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Two Hour Parking

Celine — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:00:26 +0000

The Our Town building on 3rd Ave. was painted this interesting shade of green. The above is a view of the side wall, where it meets the police station parking lot. It’s certainly a bold choice, I guess one could say. You can see what it used to look like on Google Maps Street View. It’s a wee bit different now.

Nighttime Radio Service

Celine — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:00:02 +0000

Guest photographer Jon Goodman sent in today’s photo. His description:

Peering into Porter & Lau in the late afternoon dusk, comes this glowing offer.

For those who don’t know, Porter & Lau, also known as Porter TV & Appliance, was an electronics and appliance store in downtown Stayton on 3rd Ave. The long closed building is still there, and this neon sign is still lit after all these years. I adore this sign, so extra thanks to Jon for sending in the photo. I’m glad it’s still turned on.

Back In Black

Celine — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 07:00:21 +0000

Rumours Restaurant / Santiam Depot (I’m not sure exactly what’s it’s called nowadays, so let’s go with both) on 3rd Ave. got a fresh coat of paint sometime recently (it used to be blue), so of course that requires a photo. I thought I had a daytime photo of the old look, but it appears I don’t. I do have a nighttime shot from 2007 if you’re interested.

Star * Star

Celine — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:00:56 +0000

I happened by the Star Cinema on 3rd Ave. a couple of days ago, and noticed they have repaired their awesome neon sign. The last time I noticed it, some of the letters were dark. I have no idea when that happened, but I’m very glad they did. The people who run the Star do a wonderful job.

No Parking At Any Time

Celine — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:00:26 +0000

I think the sign on this motorcycle shop, The Eagles Nest on 1st Ave., may mean only those on four wheels. Two-wheelers seem to get an exception.

Inkjet Refills

Celine — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 07:00:42 +0000

This is a new LED sign up on the back wall of Postal Connections. It is bright. Very bright. I’m fairly certain if you sit and stare at it for a while it will blow your mind. I haven’t tried it, so it’s just a guess.

Al Erations Laundry And L Ather

Celine — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:00:10 +0000

This reader board at Stayton Cleaners on Washington St. made me chuckle. I can’t decide if two guys named Al Erations and L. Ather are asking for folks’ laundry, or if ol’ Al wants to lather someone’s laundry all by himself.

For the curious, the two missing letters on the sign are ‘t’ and ‘e’.

Lost In Translation

Celine — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:00:55 +0000

Today’s photo is of the parking lot side of the Red Apple Chinese restaurant on 2nd Ave., next to the Post Office. I have no clue what the characters say, if anything. Maybe it’s the name of the restaurant. Dunno. I can’t just copy and paste it into Google Translate, so I’m a little lost. If anyone knows, please leave a comment or email me. Thank ya kindly.

Seriously

Celine — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:31:22 +0000

This sign lives at one of the parking exits at a veterinarian clinic on 1st Ave. So, you know, don’t turn left there.

Direction

Celine — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:00:39 +0000

Guest photographer Jon Goodman sent in today’s photo of a Stayton sight I’ve never noticed before. His description:

This roadsign sits on a pole on the cannery’s property where Gardner tees into Washington. Maybe that’s why it’s never been removed. This is one of the last of it’s kind locally. It’s a reminder of a time when Washington was part of the main route up the canyon.

Very cool find, Jon. Thanks so much for sending it in.