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Art Heist in the Canyon An unusual theft was reported last week in downtown Stayton. It was January 8th. Paul Toews, the owner and purveyor of Art Gone Wild studio had already called it a day. Toews shares the space at 349 N. 3rd St. with a small used book store. According to Toews, the bookstore manager had opted to stay later that day. When she went to close up shop she saw the building owner, John Mesa, was outside working on the roof and had an extension cord that stretched across the threshold of the door. She left the door propped slightly ajar, allow-
ing the cord to stay intact. A bit later Mesa, who was still on the roof, saw a man leaving the building with something stuffed under his coat. Thinking it was Toews, Mesa called out a greeting but the man kept walking away. He called out again and the man continued on. As the man with the stuffed coat turned, exposing his profile, it was clear it was not Toews. The theif then rushed off, dissapearing around a corner. When Toews went to investigate he discovered three art pieces missing from the studio: a snow scene by Julie McKinnon valued at $100, a
Mill City City Council seeks financing options to encourage businesses to spruce up properties
Over the course of the last few years, the Mill City City Council has held many discussions on what can be done to encourage community businesses to take pride in their properties, according to the January 15th Mill City City Council Minutes: “However, there has not been any formal decision regarding how funds may be used, what kind of program the city believes would most benefit the community and our businesses or how this program or programs might be implemented. For the past few months, staff has been gathering information from other cities throughout Oregon as to whether they have business loan/grant programs, what kind they are and what
small etched wood-art piece valued at $50 and a 18 x 22 acrylic on canvas of bleached snags. The Bleached Snags is part of a series on the subject Rocky Top and had a buyer ready to pick up on the weekend. The value is placed at $600. “It hits you in the gut,” said Paul Toews, “I’ve had hard hats and chain saws stolen and it pisses me off. Steal my art, and it hurts.” Anyone with information about the stolen art should contact Stayton Police. Toews is offering a $50 reward for information leading to the return of the paintings.
forms/processes are used to run the program. Based on the discussions held at the Council and Budget level there was a focus on gathering information on façade and landscaping programs. The City of Redmond has such a program as well as a number of other programs that may be similar to what we are looking for. During a prior discussion Finance Clerk Trisha Ruby suggested another option for the Council to consider; focused 50/50 grants to businesses. For example, one year the City may provide an opportunity for business owners to request a 50% grant from the City to assist with the painting of their building. The fol- (cont’d on page 3)
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Toews painting, titled Bleached Snags, was stolen from his studio on January 8th. Toews is offering a $50 reward for information about the theft.
New school in town: Oregon Connections Academy answers your questions
Last week the Scio School District announced they would be seeking to attempt to retain OCRA within their district. We asked the folks at ORCA to help us understand the facts about the recent changes in ORCA. Oregon Connections Academy New District Sponsor - Santiam Canyon School District Background: Oregon Connections Academy (ORCA) is one of Oregon’s first, virtual, public charter schools. It broke new ground in public education and provided an innovative school of choice for students across Oregon. Now in its tenth year of operation, ORCA serves more than 3,500 K-12 students and
continues to receive high marks from families. In a 2014 survey of parents with students enrolled in ORCA, 91% of parents recommend ORCA to other families, 86% are more satisfied with ORCA than their previous school, and 92% say their children are making good progress. As always, Oregon Connections Academy is committed to providing the best possible education to students. Therefore, when our current district partner, Scio, was unable to support ORCA’s plans to grow and further enhance the school program for our students, ORCA looked for a partner that could meet the (cont’d on page 12) 1
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Thanks to Poppa Al’s for hosting skate park fundraiser
Santiam Kids and Tourism Effort thanks Diana and Gene Slye at Poppa Al’s for sponsoring the Mill City Skatepark Project fundraiser on December 13, 2014. The special of a Quarter Pound Cheeseburger, Medium Fries and Regular Drink from 11am-8pm brought proceeds of $162.78 for the cause. “Collaboration and partnership of businesses, organizations, and community projects are the only way to achieve success,” stated Thorin Thacker.
The SKATE Board extends its appreciation to the Slye’s and their employees as well as the community members who supported the fundraising effort. Mill City Skatepark Project Committee Meetings are the Thursday following the first City Council Meeting each month at Mill City City Hall beginning at 6:30pm. Melinda Flatman, Secretary, Santiam Kids and Tourism Effort (SKATE) PO Box 494 Mill City, OR 97360 Info: sckidsandtourism@gmail.com
Applications being accepted for Santiam Memorial Auxiliary’s medical scholarship
Santiam Hospital Auxiliary will be accepting applications for the medically oriented scholarships until April 23, 2015. To qualify, applicants must have been accepted into an accredited school, college or hospital in a hospital/medical related profession. Applicants must also reside in the Santiam Hospital service area (Stayton, Lyons, Mill City, Detroit, Scio, Jefferson, Aumsville, Gates, Idanha, Marion,
Turner, West Stayton, or Sublimity). Applications are available at the Santiam Hospital at the front desk or by calling Linda Minten at 503-394-2180 or by email at staytonaux@yahoo.com. The Auxiliary would like to thank the Santiam area community for their support of this program. In 2014 the Auxiliary awarded fourteen scholarships totaling $10,000.
Mill City Fire Dept. collects 50 lbs for food bank during Christmas tree fundraiser
The Mill City Volunteer Firefighters want to thank everyone that participated in the Xmas tree recycling program again this year, said district officials. The volunteers picked up 12 trees and collected approximately 50 lbs of food for the local food bank. WINTER FIRE SAFETY TIPS The Mill City Volunteer Firefighters would like to remind residents of a few fire safety tips. 1. Never discard hot ashes inside or near your home. Place them in a metal container outside and well away from any structure. 2. Never use a range or oven as a supplemental heating device. Not only is it a safety hazard, it can also be a source of toxic fumes. 3. If you use a electric heater, be sure not to overload the circuit. Only use extension cords which have the necessary rating to carry the load.(Tip: choose a cord that is the same size or larger than the appliancecord). Avoid using electrical space heaters in bathrooms or other spaces where they may come in contact with water. 4. Frozen pipes? Never try to thaw them with a blow torch or other open flame, otherwise the hot
pipe could conduct the heat and ignite the wood inside the wall space. Use hot water or a UL labeled device such as a hair dryer for thawing all pipes. 5. Be sure to have your emergency kit available during these winter months just in case of a power outage or other disaster that could keep you stranded at home for a extended amount of time. Be sure that every level of your home has a working smoke detector, and be sure to test and clean it every month. 6. Make sure to plan and practice your home escape plan and to have a meeting place outside of the home in case you have to evacuate due to a fire or other type of emergency. Everyone in your home needs to know this plan, practice it monthly with everyone. 7. Drive slower and give your self some extra room between cars to be able to stop your car in a safe manner. It takes twice as far to stop your vehicle in snow and ice. Contact the Mill City Volunteer Fire Department if you have any questions on home fire safety.
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(cont’d from page 1) lowing year the City may change the grant to landscaping, then signage the next and keep it as a rotating program. The difference with this would be that we would be investing in the community with no request for repayment vs. a low interest loan program. If we are going to move forward with implementing a program to encourage economic enhancement then the Council needs to start discussing what the program looks
like and how we go about the process of creating a program. This topic was brought before the Council in October and a motion was made at that time to withhold further action until the new Council was sworn in. A workshop should be scheduled as soon as possible so that staff knows which direction the Council may be moving in, allowing better preparation of the budget. Consensus to set a workshop for February 3, 2015 at 6:30pm.”
Free grant writing workshops coming soon to Salem, online 1-3pm on Feb. 3 in Salem and 9:30-11am on Feb. 5 via online
Two grant writing workshops will be conducted by Oregon Heritage of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Both free workshops will cover project planning and tips for successful grant applications. The last portion of the workshop will be training on the OPRDGrantsOnline application system. This training is highly recommended if you plan to apply for one of Oregon
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Santiam High hosts wrestling tournament; five wrestlers win by a pin Left: Donovan Grimes pinning his opponent. Below: Robin Archer won his match at the Jan. 22 meet. Photos by Traci Archer.
Santiam High hosted a wrestling meet on January 22 with wrestlers from Santiam, Jefferson, Mohawk and Kingsway. According to Coach Kerry Crowston, the home team wrestlers performed well. “Over all, Santiam is improving each time. There are no seniors on the team so we have room to grow, and each meet they keep getting better and better,” said Coach Crowston. Jacob Rothrock at 126 lbs., won his match with a pin. Hunter Stroud at 145 lbs., won his match by a pin. Donovan Grimes at 160 lbs., won 2 matches with pins.
Logan Hemphill at 285 lbs,. won with a pin. Robin Archer at 132 lbs., pinned in one match and was pinned in another. Mathew Parker at 32lbs., lost a close match 13-6. Colton Craigmyle at 182 lbs., lost in one match. The Wolverines next tournament is February 14, the pre-district meet at Culver. The District Tournament will be at Santiam, Saturday, February 21.
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Santiam theater students prepare to elevate us from the Hard Knock Life with “Annie” Production opens on February 3rd at Santiam High School Auditorium
“Annie opens in less than 2 weeks!” exclaimed David Berrier, the theater director and adjunct faculty at Santiam Jr./Sr High School. “After 23 weeks of preparation, we’re ready!” The stage production, Annie Jr., is coming to school auditorium on Feb 3rd, 5th and 8th. Directed by David Berrier and co-produced by Ross Miller with musical direction by Alyson Fewless, Annie Jr. features local 6-9th grade students with an opportunity to showcase some of the area’s greatest young talent. The play is part of Santiam’s American Pop Culture Class that focuses primarily on the Performing Arts, with 33 students participating on stage, and many other helping behind the scenes. “Kids from grades 9-12 are working support as directors and set crews, and even choreographers,” said Caroline Gillaspy. A sneak preview of the musical scene, “It’s a Hard Knock Life,” performed during the Santiam Winter Holiday Concert, presented a singing and dancing stage presence to rival that of a private magnet school’s premiere performance. “We are here to do one thing, and that is to put on a fantastic show,“ said David Berrier. And Berrier knows how to do just that. This is Berrier’s 33rd show he has directed/produced in the past 9 years. He got his start late in theater at the age of 43 when he stumbled into a part at the Pentacle Theater after a no show by an actor. He says it took that one experience and the feeling of camaraderie of creating something awesome, and he was hooked on theater. Berrier later went on to founding both the Kroc Theater at the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Croc Center and Theatre Outreach, in which he remains Artistic Director.
For his “day job”, Berrier travels the globe as a “Product Evangelist” for Amazon, taking his background in theater to present new ideas, options and ways of thinking to Amazon groups. Berrier has been highly involved in developing bringing quality stage productions to Santiam over the past several years including Anne of Green Gables, Sarah Plain and Tall and Sleeping Beauty. Annie is one of the most produced shows in the world each year, with an average of 800 performances in this country alone. Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a world-wide phenomenon and was the winner of seven TONY Awards including Best Musical. It features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written including “Tomorrow”. “With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930’s New York City. She is determined to find her parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. She finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary
Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.” --Music Theater International “It’s Rags to Riches, it’s part of Americana, the legend that we can rise above,” said Berrier. The Annie Jr. production differs slightly with some of the longer, extraneous scenes deleted and a change in range in some of the musical scenes. The Santiam production features 5 custom sets designs that change to 5 separate locations.
Shows are Tuesday, Feb.3 at 7pm; Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7pm and Sunday, Feb 8 at 2 pm at Santiam Auditorium on Evergreen St in Mill City. Tickets are $6 adults and $3 kids and seniors and can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling Caroline at 503-897-2311 ext. 240. The International Club will selling desserts, coffee, water and flowers at the intermission of each show to help raise money to visit Belize in 2016.
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Obituaries
William McCall Pennick III September 2, 1973 – January 20, 2015
It didn’t matter if you were a patron of the food bank where he volunteered or the CEO of a corporation - Bill treated everyone with the same amount of respect and kindness. Gates - William McCall Pennick III, 41, of Gates, died Jan. 20, 2015, at Salem Memorial Hospital. His memorial service will be Saturday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. at Gates Community Church. He was born Sept. 2, 1973, at Camp LeJeune, N.C., to William and Christine Pennick. His father thought he was an exceptional son and was very proud of him. Bill was an accomplished athlete, particularly in baseball, both at Stayton High School, Regis High School, where he was 2A player of the year in 1991, and later at Western Oregon University where he was a two-time all-conference pitcher. Bill married Julie Kristine Jacoby on June 17, 1995, in Stayton. After graduating from Western Oregon, Bill worked in the logging industry for his family’s company. In 2005 Bill and his family embarked on their grand adventure by moving to South Hill, Virginia, where they lived for seven years. Bill again worked in the logging industry during their years in Virginia. He was also able to enrich his longtime interest in the Civil War by visiting many battlefields and other historical sites near their home. Bill loved history. The family returned to Oregon in August 2012, settling on Bill’s family’s farm near Gates. The farm was his favorite place in the world. He loved fishing, hunting and hiking through the surrounding woods. Bill started his current job at Santiam High School in the fall of 2014. He claimed this was his favorite job ever. Bill enjoyed interacting with the children at the school and helping create order in a busy school environment. He always worked hard to support his family. Bill was the epitome of a family man. He
was always deeply involved in the lives of his four children. Whether he was singing Frank Sinatra songs to the kids as babies, patiently listening to their cries of, “Papa, watch this!” or creating all sorts of fun adventures, Bill always put his family before himself. He lived to be with his family. He had a knack for making others feel welcome. At any family gathering, Bill always made time to talk to everyone, including nieces and nephews who were barely old enough to talk. He was known as “The Baby Whisperer” to so many. He had a special way with children that was apparent to everyone. It didn’t matter if you were a patron of the food bank where he volunteered or the CEO of a corporation – Bill treated everyone with the same amount of respect and kindness. He had a special gift for making everyone feel special. Coaching his son’s baseball teams brought Bill much joy. He was a wonderful teacher who always encouraged his players. He made many lasting friendships through his involvement in local youth baseball. Everyone remembers how he taught his teams the “Flip” game and would say, “By you!” when a player struck out. Bill had the rare combination of being both a great storyteller, and a wonderful listener. He mixed those qualities perfectly. His stories -- of work, of play, of family life -- invariably had listeners laughing at his impeccable timing and homespun language. His skill as a raconteur was aided by the slight Southern drawl he picked up during his years in Virginia. He was a fine conversa-
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tionalist, able to discuss any number of subjects ranging from politics to religion to the possible Bigfoot tracks he found near his family’s wooded property in 1994. Bill loved entertaining people with his experiences. Occasionally, he might have even exaggerated the truth a bit. Bill’s faith was his greatest treasure. He possessed an unwavering faith, knowing that he would ultimately end up in Heaven. He often remarked that this couldn’t come quickly enough for him. Bill was an amazing example of a Christian man. He believed that his calling was to live a quiet and simple life and to work with his hands. His Bible was old and worn and covered with his notes. It was definitely well used. Bill is survived by his wife of 19 years, Julie; his daughters, Madeline, 18, and Sarah, 5, and his sons, Jack, 16, and Jonathan, 10; his parents, William and Christine Pennick of Gates; his siblings Jared (Melissa) of Stayton, and Mandy (Ryan) of Lyons; grandparents, Lyle and Barbara Rogers of Salem; 13 nieces and nephews; and in-laws Alan and Kristine Jacoby of Salem. Donations in Bill’s memory may be made to MCGRA Youth sports, South Hill Dixie Youth, or Oregon Right to Life. Serving the family, North Santiam Funeral Service, Stayton. -----------------------------The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others. Albert Schweitzer, Nobel Peace Prize Winner
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Richard (Dick) Leo Posekany August 20, 1926 - January 18, 2015
This admirable man, a true “Foresters Forester” and a wonderful husband, father and friend. He will be greatly missed. We are thankful for the years God gave us together. Richard (Dick) Leo Posekany was born August 20, 1926 in Keystone, Iowa to Milo W. and Nora (Krueger) Posekany. He passed January 18, 2015.At 4 years of age the family moved to N. Dakota, then back to Iowa in ‘36. Dick attended a one-room grade school in Irving, then high school in Belle Plaine where he graduated with the class of ‘44. At that time he enlisted in the Army Air Force serving in Germany as a Cryptographer. He was honorably discharged as Sergeant and came back to Iowa to use the GI Bill for the College of Forestry at Ames, Iowa. He graduated from Iowa State U in ‘51, moved to Reedsport, Oregon where he was employed by Long-Bell Lumber Co and I. P. Co at Gardiner. The family moved to Mill City in ‘64 for employment with Frank Lumber Co. as Timber and Land Manager. He loved his work and the people he worked with. After retirement he continued in the Forest/ Timber Industry as Consultant and advocate.Dick was President of the Oregon Logging Conference in 1972 and helped write the original Oregon Forest Practices Act in ‘71, ‘72. He is a Charter member of the Society of American Foresters, American Forest Resource Council, Oregon Forest Resource Institute, Charter member of the World Forestry Center and Charter member of the Oregon Gardens. He was a member of the Masonic Order since 1948, Master Mason Aurora Lodge #59 and Reedsport in ‘59. He was an active member of the Presbyterian Church in Reedsport and Mill
City, Westminster in Salem and Stayton United Methodist Church. Dick loved working out at the gym with his “Buddies”, raising daffodils and other flowers to bring joy to others, keeping yards neat, hunting, watching sports, reading, farming, writing letters and history, promoting education about Forestry, the great renewable resource of Oregon, spending time with family, traveling with Phyllis and helping others. Over his lifetime, he gave 20 gallons of blood to the Red Cross. Dick is survived by the love of his life, Phyllis; sons Rick and Robert (Carol); daughters Kim and Jean (Derek) Lockhart; stepsons Thom Wright (Julie), Bob Wright (Denise), Larry Wright; 20 grandchildren; 17 great-grands; brother Lawrence (Jackie); sister Diana Castell and many loving nieces and nephews. Preceding him were his parents, sisters Lois Haloupek and Ardis Steele, brother Don, and niece LeAnn Steele. This admirable man, true “Foresters Forester,” wonderful husband, father and friend will be greatly missed. We are thankful for the years God gave us together. .Services are pending in March at West-
minster Presbyterian Church, interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to Union Gospel Mission, Salem; World Forestry Center or Willamette Valley Hospice. Assisting the family is Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service.
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North Santiam Canyon Events Event submissions are printed FREE! The Canyon Weekly cannot guarantee placement; however, priority is given to emailed submissions, and events occurring in the North Santiam Canyon (Lyons/Mehama to Marion Forks). Submit your event to: Editor@TheCanyonWeekly.com.
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Canyon Readers Book Club meets the 2nd Thursday evening every month at Trexler Farm Restaurant. 6pm for a home cooked dinner and 7pm to discuss the current book. On February 12, Don Crabtree will be guest writer describing his novel Pure Evil written under the name John Lawe with the setting in the Santiam Canyon, Salem, etc.. Don is retired and still does volunteer cold case criminal investigations in Salem. Contact Herb Bastuscheck. 503-859-2668, if interested in a copy of the book and coming to the meeting.
“acoustic roots, lean and mean, stripped down to the bare bone roots of rock and roll”. Dinner will be served starting at 6pm. Please join us for an evening of fine food and entertainment and a benefit for our community. This fundraising event is open to all. Non-members will be required to sign in.
Yoga practice at the Gates Fire Hall at the new studio each Tuesday and Thursday at 9am. The classes consist of Vinyasa and Yin styles. It is a 90 minute class. On Wednesday evening “Hot Yoga” class. This class is a 1hr Vinyasa and Yin but at a more engaged and vigorous pace. $10/ SKATE Benefit and Dinner & Show class. Call Julie at. 503-510-5519 for more On February 13th the North Santiam information. Eagles in Mill City is holding a benefit for the Santiam Kids and Tourism Effort. The The stage production, Annie Jr., is benefit includes Lasagna dinner with Salad coming to Santiam Jr/Sr High Auditorium, Feb 3, 5th and 8th. Directed by David BerBar and Garlic Bread for $10. Following the meal a Baked Goods auc- rier and produced by Ross Miller wit musition will be held plus a few other items will cal direction by Alyson Fewless. Annie Jr. be auctioned off. Then, beginning at 8pm, features local 6-9th grade students with an a musical show featuring three singer song- opportunity to showcase some of the area’s writers in solo performances will kick off. greatest young talent. Shows are Tuesday, The performance features renowned Port- Feb.3 at 7pm; Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7pm land recording artists Pat Kearns, Robert and Sunday, Feb 8 at 2 pm. $6 adults and Bruce Burnham and Kat Courtney playing $3 kids and seniors. Tickets can be pura wide range of music from soft rock to the chased at the door or in advance by calling Caroline at (503) 897-2311 ext. 240. The International Club will sell2015 Santiam Grad Night Committee presents: ing desserts, coffee, water and flowers at the intermission of each show to help raise money to visit Belize in 2016. Thursday, January 29, 2015, 7:00p.m.
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Friday, January 23
High School Basketball--JV games start at 3:30pm-Varsity at 6:30pm Western Mennonite at Santiam
Monday January 26
Semester Grading-No school day for Santiam Canyon School District
Tuesday, January 27
Have you hugged your firefighter today? State Fire Marshal Jim Walker is encouraging communities across the state to honor the
work of those in the fire service for Fire Service Appreciation Day in Oregon. In 2007, the Oregon legislature passed House Joint Resolution 25, establishing January 27 each year, as Fire Service Appreciation Day in Oregon
Wednesday, January 28
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Weekly Events
The Canyon Senior Center is open from 10am-2pm (Mon-Thurs) and 10am-4pm (Friday). 844 South 1st Ave, Mill City. Lyons Library is located at 279 8th St. Hours: Tue/Thu 1pm-6:30pm, Fridays 1- 5 pm, and Sat: 10am-3:30pm, Sun-Mon-: Closed. Info: 503-859-2366 Mill City Library is located at 250 SW 2nd Ave. Hours: 10-12/1:30-3:30pm on Tues-Fri. Sat 10-12. Closed Sun & Mon. Info: 503-897-4143. North Santiam Watershed Council meetings are held at the Stayton Community Center at 400 West Virginia Street on the 2nd Thursday of every month except July/August at 7pm. 503- 930-8202 or www.northsantiam.org. Join the Canyon Gleaners. Learn more about how low-income families can participate in a local food sharing/gathering program. For more info call 503-897-4031. Mill City/Gates American Legion Auxiliary Unit 159 Meetings are held the 2nd Thur. of each month at 7pm at the Senior Center in Mill City. For more information contact Brenda Harris at 503-859-3152 or Sandra Rupert at 503-897-2966. Mill City Eagles Salutes Armed Forces Members and Veterans.
Mondays
7pm Santiam Canyon Community Chorus rehearses at the Canyon Arts Center on Hwy 22. Contact Herb Bastuscheck, 503-859-2668 for info.
Tuesdays
10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Bible Fellowship, Lyons 910-4918 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian. Meals
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Ruth: 503-897-2204 12-4:30pm Food Distribution Day “..reaching the canyon www. millcity at Canyon Gleaners in Mill City. for Christ.” christianchurch.org Wednesdays 5:30-8pm Youth Night Ages 10Mike Stair, Minister 7pm AA Meeting at Gates Community Worship Service 11 AM Sunday Worship 18 Mill City Christian Church. Kids Church of Christ 40070 Gates School Rd 10 am (503)897-3210 7pm Youth Bible Study 9th grade-age 25 at MUST be picked up by 8:15. Free. 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Baptist Home Fellowship. Bible study and Fridays Meals. MC Presbyterian Church snacks. 1095 SW 1st Ave., Mill City. 1pm Canyon Senior Center Pinochle 844 Fellowship Hall. Ruth: 503-897-2204 7:30pm AA Meeting at Idanha City Hall. S First St. Mill City 503 897-4176. 12-4:30pm Food Distribution Day at Thursdays Sundays Canyon Gleaners in Mill City. 10am or 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study 11am Gates Community Church of 5:30-8pm Youth Night Ages 10-18 Mill at Mill City Baptist. Offered at two Christ 32 week series The Story at 40070 convenient times. Contact Brenda Cole for City Christian Church. Kids MUST be Gates School Road. The Story takes the picked up by 8:15. Free. info 503-536-5414. Childcare available Bible, puts it in chronological order, and 6pm Bible Study at Living Water Church with advance notice. reads like a novel. Info: 503-897-3210. 10am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates of God, Sorbin St. Gates. 4-6pm Youth Group at Mehama 7-9pm Bingo with the Idanha Detroit Church, all levels! 503-897-2102. Community Church 11336 Morris St. Fire Dept, every other Thursday at the 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals. Grades 6-12; games, music and bible Detroit City Hall meeting room. MC Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. studies. Info: 503-859-2849 or Facebook.
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Linn County Sheriff’s Office Police Log: Jan 11 - Jan 17 01/11/15 Time: 11:06
UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY TO MOTOR VEHICLE LINN BV Mill City TRIO TAVERN caller at MC Sub for contact, reporting his veh was broke into at the Trio, and a wedding ring was stolen. Incident happened about 30 mins ago. 01/11/15 Time: 14:01 BURGLARY REPORT Linn County Caller states that her window was broken and the entered through the front door. will wait for the dep called metcom for 772 - request that the have SPD do AOA 01/11/15 Time: 17:06 THOMAS DR Linn County Caller advises that while he was on Vacation that his home burgularized and 739 arrested someone. Upon coming home he feels as if someone else has been in his home. 01/11/15 Time: 21:16 EXTRA PATROL FAIRVIEW
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ST Mill City KIMMEL PARK 787 out on foot 01/12/15 Time: 2:50 ANIMAL - GOAT Linn County 1/18/15 LINN Narrative blk goat by rr tracks 01/12/15 Time: 5:07 Description: FIRE ARMS FAIRVIEW ST Mill City caller heard 5 or 6 rounds from southeast of the caller within 150 yards caller wants contact 01/12/15 Time: 7:27 TRESPASS Unit: 764 Disposition: No Additional Report Necessary 800 Block 1ST AV Mill City MILL CITY MARKETPLACE There is a white car with bags on top parked in the employee parking area. There are 2 people inside the vehicle sleeping and they have been warned about parking in 01/12/15 Time: 9:56 CRIM MISCHIEF
Unit: 764 Disposition: Incident Report 5TH AV Mill City GIBBS APARTMENTS Caller reporting that she evicted someone. They broke the railing and damaged the inside of the unit. 01/12/15 Time: 18:26 MVC-NON INJURY COLE SCHOOL RD Linn County veh in ditch stayton Scio in between Cole School and River road 1/18/15 PROWLER RPT Unit: 714 Disposition: No Additional Report Necessary 200 Block 7TH ST Lyons Caller reporting there are two subjects across the street at the vacant mobile home. Caller advised one of the subjects was in all black, with a flash light, looking into 01/13/15 Time: 6:45 ANIMAL - GOAT COLE SCHOOL RD Linn County black goat laying on the rail road tracks. unknown if he is injured or even alive. 01/13/15 Time: 11:02 JUNIPER ST Mill City Caller c/o the listed vehicle drives very fast on Juniper. Caller advises she thinks they drove by at 60mph. The vehicle almost hit an elderly male a couple days ago 01/14/15 Time: 8:36 SUSP-PERSON EVERGREEN ST Mill City SANTIAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL caller advises that there was a male dressed all in black waiting in the area and he was looking out of place. Caller approached him to see who or what he was waiting for and the 01/14/15 Time: 13:21 1ST AV Mill City
MILL CITY MARKETPLACE Caller advises that this is from the trespass incident. According to the caller there is a security tape showing that the female stole items. 01/14/15 Time: 18:58 BURGLARY REPORT ALDER ST Mill City Pr reporting that she received a call from a deputy about their shed being broken into. 01/15/15 Time: 13:30 NEGLECT LINN PL Mill City Minor is reporting domestic violence in the home and so is the Mom. Family has a history of drug abuse, 01/15/15 Time: 14:56 MENTAL-OTHER MAIN ST Lyons Per 720 - contact by phone to get more detail. 01/15/15 Time: 17:25 JUVRUNAWAY RPT CAMP MORRISON DR caller can still see her walking down the road. the juvenile called a friend to come and pick her up. caller unable to physically stop her 01/15/15 Time: 20:02 PROWLER RPT 7TH ST PR says there are two vehs at listed location and people walking around empty house. Unknown what type of vehs they are. 01/16/15 Time: 11:26 NEGLECT 6TH ST Lyons Closed at screening: Reported concerns do not rise to the level of a CPS assessment. Caller will seek legal assistance to possibly regain custody of the children. 01/16/15 Time: 16:12 CRIM MISCHIEF SANTIAM BV Mill City Someone broke a light off the caller’s building sometime overnight. 01/17/15 Time: 12:16 OVERDOSE THOMAS CREEK RD Linn County Male at location OD’d on alcohol, drank 2 gallons of vodka in the last couple days. Male inside RV at location.
Local Business Directory
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Autobody & Paint
•Canyon Auto Rebody 21916 Ferry Rd. SE, Mehama 503-859-3247 www.canyonautorebody.com
Auto Repair
•Mike’s Auto Repair and Diesel: Small engines & motorcycles at 27860 N. Hwy 22, Mill City. 503 897-6061
Antiques/Resale
•Odds and Ends Antiques and Collectables at 11227 Grove St., S.E. Mehama 503-859-2688 •Lyons Timbertown Resale: Home accessories, gifts, more. 1313 Main St. Lyons. 503-859-4054; 503-983-5277 Facebook
Business Development
•GROW EDC: Free & confidential business & non-profit consulting. Info@ growsantiam.org 503-871-5188
Clothing Resale Boutique
•Santiam Treasures Resale Clothing Boutique 228 Broadway St, Mill City 301-904-7217
Computer Services
•WidmerWeb Design 503-569-1229
Construction
•Hueller Construction Inc. CCB #114169 www.huellerconstruction.com 503-859-3575 Facebook
Firewood
•Camp Firewood at Hardwood Components at 20573 Hwy 22 in Mehama 503-859-2144
Health and Wellness
•Chiropractic Physicians Clinic and Wellness Center 11247 Grove St., Mehama 503-859-2181 •Mill City Dental 548 First St., Mill City. Evening appts every Wednesday. 503897-2353 •Mill City Pharmacy 218 S.W. Broadway, Mill City 503-897-2331 •Santiam Medical Clinic 280 S. 1st Ave. Mill City 503-897-4100
•Detroit Market and Supplies 100 Detroit Ave. N. 503-854-3767 Facebook •Mill City Market Place 829 1st Ave. Mill City www.millcitymarketplace.com 503-897-2006 Facebook
Restaurants: Mill City/Gates
Mini-Mart
Signs & Graphics
•Giovanni’s Mountain Pizza 146 N.W. Santiam Blvd., Mill City 503-897-2614 •J and S Deli & Pub 100 SE Juniper St., Mill City (503) 897-2997 Facebook Landscaping •Mountain Edge Cafe 320 N.W. Santiam •Siegmund Landscape, Excavation Blvd., Mill City 503-897-2741 and Supply Call today for all of your •Poppa Al’s Famous Hamburgers 198 landscaping supplies. 503-769-6291 N.E. Santiam Blvd. Mill City Lodging (503)897-2223 •Curt’s Place Rental Suite in Gates •Rosie’s Mountain Coffee House 647 www.curtsplace.net 503-897-6126 N.E. Santiam Blvd., Mill City 503-897•Oak Park Motel 112 E. Central St. Gates, 2378 www.rosiesscones.com Facebook Affordable pricing and clean rooms. 503- •Sierra Restaurant and Market 302 N. 897-3420 www.oak-park-motel.com Santiam Hwy, Gates 503-897-2210 •Elkhorn Valley Inn B&B 33016 North Restaurants: Lyons/Mehama Fork Road S.E., Lyons 503-897-3033 •Trexler Farms 20146 Ferry Rd. SE, www.elkhornvalleyinn.com Facebook Mehama 503-859-4488 •Lodge at Detroit Lake www.trexlerfarm.com Facebook 175 Detroit Ave, Detroit 503-854-3344 Restaurants: Detroit/Idanha www.lodgeatdetroitlake.com •Korner Post Restaurant 100 Detroit •All Seasons Motel 130 Breitenbush Avenue, Detroit 503-854-3735 Road, Detroit 503-854-3421 •The Cedars Restaurant and Lounge 200 www.allseasonsmotel.net N. Detroit Ave, Detroit 503-854-3636 Marinas •Sandy’s Lakeside Coffee 1487 N. •Detroit Lake Marina 115 Breitenbush Santiam Hwy, Idanha Road, Detroit 503-854-3423 •Idanha Grill and Store 183 Hwy 22, www.detroitlakemarina.com Idanha 503-854-3354 •Kane’s Marina 530 Clester Rd., Detroit www.idanhagrill.com Facebook 503-854-3362 Facebook RV Repair Meat Processing •Santiam RV Service Free propane •Gene’s Meat Market 21991 Fern Ridge systems and safety checks! 303 NE 4th Road SE, Mehama 503 859-2252 Ave. Scio, OR 503-394-2348 •River’s Run Deli~Fuel~Groceries 105 Breitenbush Rd, Detroit (503) 854-3039
Mole and Gopher Removal
•LandCare: Learn more at www.land-care.com 503-897-5200
Outdoor Excursions
•Hair Care: Licensed in home hair care for those house bound. Also foster homes, and assisted living care facilities. Janc@wvi.com or 503-269-3022
•Kayak the Santiam 503-569-1229 www.kayakthesantiam.com www.enrgkayaking.com •North Santiam River Trips with Bill Sanderson 503-897-3301 www.nsrtrips.com •The Oregon Experience: Fishing, rafting drift-boating. 503-897-3291 www.oregon-experience.com
•Focus Heating and Construction, Inc. (503) 428-2591 focusheatingandcooling.com
•Ark Animal Care Veterinary Services arkanimalcare@wavecable.com 503-8976004 Find us on Facebook!
•Elkhorn Valley Golf Course 32295 North Fork Rd SE, Lyons (503) 897-3368 www.elkhorngolf.com
•Gregory J. Johanson, M .Div, Ph.D., NCC Director, Grace Counselling Center. 503897-4830 greg@gregjohanson.net
•Mountain High Grocery and Gifts 220 D St. Detroit 503-854-3696
•Green Mountain Real Estate 280 NE Santiam Blvd, Mill City www. GreenMtRealEstate.com 503-897-4500
In-Home Hair Care
Heating and Cooling
Pets and Animal Care
Golf Courses
Psychotherapy
Groceries
Real Estate
•White Water Signs and Graphics Professional signs for your event or business. Located in Gates, OR. 503-8043613 www.whitewatersigns.com
Security
•Independent Security Solutions Business and Residential CCB#202956 503-580-3299 or Facebook
Sporting Goods/Liquor Store
•Santiam Sports Center 250 NW 9th Ave. Mill City (503) 897-2881
Supplies
•Kelly Lumber Company 757 Hwy 22 East, Mill City (503)897-2363 •Mehama True Value 11267 Grove St. Mehama 503-859-2257 ww3.truevalue. com/mehamatruevalue
Taverns/Bars
•Red Barn Bar and Grill 916 Main St., Lyons. 503-859-2826 Facebook •Trio Tavern and Food 815 SW Linn Blvd. Mill City 503-897-3380 Facebook
Towing
•STR Santiam Towing and Recovery 1-877-859-5757 www.strtowing.com
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New school in town: OR Connections Academy answers your questions
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school’s needs. at many factors including: the partner’s raWe are pleased to report that ORCA has tionale for wanting to sponsor ORCA, consigned a contract with the Santiam Canyon tract term, funding, facilities, special educaschool district – a move that will benefit our tion oversight, among others. It should be students. noted that Scio was invited to submit a new How will this move impact proposal. students and families? Do Was it legal for they have to do anything ORCA to seek a new differently in terms of partner? enrollment? Will they see a -Yes. On Decemdifference? ber 11, 2014, a judge -Our plan is to work with ruled that ORCA the Oregon Department of was able to seek a Education to ensure a smooth new partnership. transition. We expect the In fact, Scio’s own change to Santiam Canyon to board resolution be seamless to families. language (contract Why did ORCA seek a new renewal is contindistrict partner? gent “upon success-ORCA’s number one priful negotiation”) ority is serving its students. was cited by the The new relationship with Judge as a basis for Santiam Canyon will allow ruling that ORCA ORCA to provide students is not prohibited by with more services and relaw from seeking a Oregon Connections Academy sources. new district partner. students Milo and Miles Hayden. Scio and ORCA had a sucWe did not continue cessful partnership for many to negotiate, nor did years. We are pleased with the work we ac- anyone from ORCA commit to continuing complished together. But over the past few the relationship. According to the judge in years, the relationship with Scio had become her ruling, “Negotiations did fail. There was strained. Numerous communications with never a meeting of the minds between these Scio illustrate growing tension, challenges parties, despite protracted negotiation efwith the superintendent, and a breakdown forts.” “Successful negotiation” did not hapin contract renewal negotiations. Ultimately, pen. ORCA wants to grow and provide new and In seeking a new partner, why did you limit expanded services and resources to students. your search to a 25 mile radius? Scio is unable to meet our needs. Our new -In order to retain educators and adminispartner district, Santiam Canyon offered trators, many of whom are local residents, more for our students. a decision to limit the search to a 25 mile It should also be known that Scio gave radius was made. $463,000 to ORCA in early 2014 to settle What was the main reason you selected ORCA’s breach of contract claim because of Santiam-Canyon? the actions of Scio’s superintendent regard- -The decision was really based on a number ing Educational Service District (ESD) fund- of factors – Santiam Canyon’s commitment ing and resources meant for ORCA students. to quality education, innovation and serving Ultimately, it became clear from Scio’s ac- students in Oregon aligns to our mission. tions that ORCA should conduct due dili- Santiam Canyon’s ability to offer ORCA gence to see if other options for sponsorship more control over student services and promay be available to benefit ORCA students. vide more funding for students were also ORCA FAQs re: Santiam Canyon – January important. Individual Board members used 2015 a rubric to score each district on a variety What did ORCA look for in a district part- of factors. This process ensured an objective ner? review. -In reviewing possible partners we looked -When does your new partnership with 12
Santiam-Canyon begin? ORCA (with Santiam Canyon) will begin serving students in the 2015-2016 school year. The superintendent of the new partner district is ORCA’s former principal. Does this have anything to do with why you chose that district? Does he stand to gain anything? It isn’t a secret that Todd Miller is ORCA’s former principal. This puts him in a unique position to understand the nuances of ORCA and online learning. He also understands that quality school programs require quality funding. His district offered the best proposal. Regarding Todd’s feelings about the new partnership, I can’t speak for Todd or his district, but we are pleased with this new arrangement and look forward to working with Santiam Canyon. How many years does the anticipated contract with Santiam Canyon cover? -Five Is it true that ORCA sued the Scio School District in order to seek a new partner? -In an effort to halt ORCA’s steps to secure a new district partner, it was Scio’s School Board that voted to sue ORCA first at its May 21, 2014, board meeting. In an effort to seek prompt resolution to move forward for our students, ORCA decided to ask a judge to resolve the issue, which ORCA did on May 23. The judge ruled in ORCA’s favor. -Why is ORCA asking Scio to pay legal fees tied to this matter? ORCA originally didn’t ask for its legal fees to be paid by Scio. Rather, Scio requested that ORCA pay its legal fees when it responded to ORCA’s claims. For Scio to want ORCA to pay its legal fees if it won, but to now say ORCA isn’t entitled to the same is hypocritical. ORCA FAQs re: Santiam Canyon – January 2015 Scio’s and ORCA’s combined legal fees and costs are estimated to be over $200,000 – money better spent in classrooms. We will continue our column: ORCA Frequently Asked Questions in next weeks issue of The Canyon Weekly. And extended list of questions can also be seen at www.thecanyonweekly.com The Canyon Weekly is also on Facebook, where we attempted to start the support group, Luddites Anonymous, but oddly, no one responded to our freind request.