The Canyon Weekly January 24, 2014
Volume 5, Issue 4
Your local news source for the North Santiam Canyon
Serving the communities of Lyons, Mehama, Elkhorn, Mill City, Gates, Niagara, Detroit, Breitenbush, Idanha and Marion Forks
“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” opens next week Though considered a “good man” by his friends, Charlie Brown can’t seem to win the heart of the Little Red-Haired Girl, nor his friend Lucy, her crush, the piano-playing Schroeder. Meanwhile Snoopy and Linus daydream and the rest of the friends battle with kites, school, baseball and misunderstandings before finally coming to realize what makes them truly happy. What is happiness? Will Charlie every fly his kite? Will Lucy ever marry Schroeder? How will Linus carry his blanket through life? All of these questions and more will be answered in an evening of comedy, song and dance at Santiam Auditorium in Mill City. We tried to get some quotes from the di-
rector during their busy rehearsal schedule about what drives them to perform on the stage. Says Sally, “ This is my report on the past. The past has always interested people. I must admit, however, that I don’t know much about it. I wasn’t here when it happened.” To this Charlie brown replied, “Good Grief!” This group of highly talented Santiam Jr. High Students will be performing this well loved classic under the expertise directing of seasoned thespian, Amy Jensen. “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” The Musical . Showtimes 7pm, doors open at
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Local recreation access roads under threat of closure Budget shortfall means little maintenance funding for Willamette Nation Forest, agency seeks input to decide which roads to keep open
By Michelle Gates If you like to get outdoors in these parts, there’s a good chance you used a forest service road to get there. From Opal Creek to Hoodoo, and many places in between, the USDA Forest Service is the one responsible for maintaining vehicle access through roads on the Willamette National Forest. But thanks to an everdecreasing budget, they’re under the wire to try to decide which ones they should keep open, and which ones they should close. The problem is that many of the 6,500 miles of roads were built by logging efforts between 1953-1998. At the time, the forest
service believed that the forest harvest revenues would continue to pay for long term road maintenance. But logging stagnated in the early 1990’s and that revenue stream dropped. Now their budget for road maintenance is less than 1/3 of the $5.9 million they really need every year. “If we don’t maintain the roads, they’ll start closing themselves,” said Matt Peterson, a Recreation Staff Officer for the Willamette National Forest. Nature is their big enemy when it comes to keeping roads open. Tree growth and water erosion are big problems - and 60,000 culverts are nearing the end of their useful life.
It would cost nearly $1 billion to fix them all. Peterson, along with other forest service staff, are trying to find out just which of the endangered roads should be kept open. It’s part of the multi-year Roads Investment Plan designed to guide the agency’s actions over the coming decade. Their decision strategy means they need to get up close and personal with various user groups and ask people which roads are the most important to them. They recently met with the Detroit Lake Recreation Area Business Association to do just that. (continued back page)
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DLRABA finalizes summer event schedule
By Michelle Gates After months of planning, the Detroit Lake Recreation Area Business Association (DLRABA) has announced their 2014 event lineup. They host four annual family friendly events that draw thousands of visitors each year: The Detroit Lake Fishing Derby will be held on the three day weekend of May 16,17,18. This annual event is attracting new BBQ and other food vendors, and of course, someone gets to take home a boat. Oh, and you get to fish. They cooperate on occasion.
The sky will be full of rockets on Saturday, July 5 at 10pm when DLRABA sets off their annual Fireworks Over The Lake show. This year’s events will cost upward of $11,000 and is paid for by the proceeds from the Fishing Derby. Visitors can park and watch for free at many of the best spots. More prefer to watch from their boats. If classic cars are what you crave, it’s a good bet you’ll find one you like at the Cruz-In at the Lake on September 20, which fills up Main St. from 10am-
3pm. Visitor’s stories are abundant and new entrants are always welcome to join the club. Winners drive off with some respectable prizes. On October 11, it’s time for down and dirty athletes to brave the sticky mud of the reservoir bed and compete in the 6 mile Detroit Lake Mud Run with Run Wild Adventures. Fun to do, fun watch. Run, get dirty, drink some beer. Or pretend you made it 6 miles and just drink the beer. For more information, visit http://www.detroitlakeoregon.org/.
SCPTO family night: pizza, playdough and family support
By Elaina Turpin On Tuesday, January 14, the Santiam Canyon PTO held it’s first family night. About 15 people attended this evening presentation. Attendees were served pizza and salad while the children got to play with playdough. The PTO will be planning future evenings and is looking for the public’s input on topics they would be interested in learning more about. Some topics suggested include bullying, cyber security and college prep. Contact the PTO for more information at scsdpto@gmail.com. Or attend a meeting, open to all community members, on the first Monday of every month. Family Building Blocks discussed the services they offer. They did an exercise that demonstrated how the pathways in the mind are formed. At the end of the evening the children got to present their playdough creations for a free book from Family Building Blocks. “The positive interactions a parent has with their children (continued on page 5)
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Celebrating the Centennial Mill City hosts Master of Oregon Poet Laureate Parks Plan Open House William Stafford The City of Mill City will be hosting an Open House to allow
Lyons Public Library has just added several of his works and everyone is encouraged to read or watch at least 1 book or DVD. Books titles are: “Ask Me: 100 Essential Poems”; “Writing the Australian Crawl”; “Down in My Heart”; “The Way it Is: New & Selected Poems”; “Writing the World: Understanding William Stafford”; “Early Morning: Remembering My Father William Stafford”; “Every War Has Two Losers”; “William Stafford: Life& Poems”. The last 2 titles are also on DVD. “Under a Silver Sky: Anthology of the Pacific Northwest V.1” and “Good Poems for Hard Times” are available from the CCRLS card catalog as an electronic resource. You may search the CCRLS card catalog by going to www.ccrls. org or link from Lyons Library web site (www.lyons.plinkit.org) and click on the link to the CCRLS web site. If you already have a card, you may place a hold on an item(s) and pick it up from the Lyons Library. For more information, call the library during open hours and we will be happy to assist you. Open hours are Tuesday - Thursday1:00 - 6:30 and Saturdays 10:30 - 3:30. We are closed Sundays, Mondays and Fridays. Our phone number is 503-859-2366. We are located at 279 8th Street.
citizens the opportunity to view the proposed Mill City Master Parks Plan document and maps. The Open House will be held at City Hall; 444 S 1st Avenue, Mill City from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2014. For more information or for questions concerning this please contact City Recorder Stacie Cook at (503) 897-2302 or scook@ ci.mill-city.or.us.
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Renovations continue on museum expansion
By Michelle Gates The North Santiam Historical Society is moving right along on their restorations of the soon-to-be addition to the Canyon Life Museum. The former state bank building on Wall St. in Mill City is quickly transforming into more space to showcase the group’s artifacts. Project Director Frances Thomas said that the crew is getting ready to sand the floors and cover the interior cement wall with traditional ship lap wood siding. They have also selected the dye color for the decorative moldings. Last week, local craftsman Dan Benjamin and his team could be seen working on the exterior door awnings. He’s the contractor
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overseeing the project. “A lot of people have expansion of the Canyon Life Museum. had input,” said Frances Thomas.”Dan gives The museum is open on Fridays and Saturus options, and gives us direction.” days from Memorial Day to Labor day and The displays inside will tell by appointment of canyon life between 1935throughout the 1985. Some, like the farm year. For more exhibit “tells about some information call of the canyon agriculture in Frances Thomas flat spots—and in some not at (503)897so flat. Growing food was a 2816 or visit matter of survival,” accordwww.linncouning to their website. tyroots.com/ Last year, the historical canyon_life_ society received a $40,000 museum. project grant from Meyer Memorial Trust. The build- Pictured: Contractor Dan Benjamin and ing itself was donated by Jo- helper Chris Smith work on the awning sephine Reid in 2009 for the over the wheelchair accessible entrance.
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Obituary
Doris F. Henness
October 14, 1925 – January 8, 2014 Gates – Doris, 88, died January 8 in Gates. She was born in Milner, ND and has lived in Gates for the past 32 years. Doris worked as a dietitian at Marian Estates for 10 years. She was a member of the Ladies Moose and the DAR. Doris enjoyed embroidery, going to the coast, and crabbing at Winchester Bay. She married Keith Henness on August 18, 1953 in Stayton. Doris is survived by her husband: Keith of Gates; sons: Denis Teeters of Lyons and
Ron (Pam) Henness of Aumsville; daughter: Terry (Mike McKibben) Henness of Albany; sister: Madge Boedigheimer of Turner; 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers: Fred, Bill and Tony and daughter-in-law: Linda Teeters. A Celebration of Life potluck will be Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 1:00 pm at the Lyons Grange Hall in Lyons. Private interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Gates. Serving the family, North Santiam Funeral Service, Stayton.-
Flea Market brings Gates natives back to the Canyon By Daryl Atwood The grange hall in Lyons had tables of an assortment of things to buy last Saturday. 16 vendors came to town; their tables had various items, from handmade clothing to inexpensive toys, used and new. Once a month the Santiam Valley Grange Hall holds an event; this month was a community flea market. A portion of the money made by the vendors goes to the maintenance and costs involved in keeping the grange hall open, said Jesse O’Dell, a grange volunteer. He was the one behind the event and he was happy about the turnout and the money that was raised. At the flea market, it was easy to find friendly local vendors that have been in the area a long time, as well as a crowd of peo-
ple looking over all the things on display to They also like all of the amenities probuy. vided to them as vendors (like the easy acSome lucky visitors may have had the cess to the facilities) as well as a friendly chance to talk to Jim and atmosphere. “It is well Suzanne Bevier, who came organized,” said Suzanne from Salem. They have long Bevier. family ties to the canyon; The couple travel all over many of their ancestors were the Willamette Valley with born and raised in Gates. all of the crafts they sell. At one time, they were They have only been comeven members of the Saning to Lyons for the past tiam Valley Grange Hall. few years and are anticiThe Bevier’s make and sell pating coming back next various hand knitted items year. “I like coming back from pillows and sweaters here because of my history to toys. They like to come in the canyon,” said Suover to the grange not only zanne Bevier. to share some history but to make a little extra money.
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The Scoreboard Santiam High Basketball update this week: Boys Varsity
1/15 vs. Waldport L 39-44 1/17 @ Toledo L 32-80 1/21 vs. Western Mennonite L 37-58 1/27 vs. Central Linn 1/29 @ Kennedy 1/31 vs. Regis
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Girls Varsity:
1/15 @ Waldport W 62-18 1/17 @ Toledo W 66-19 1/21 vs. Western Mennonite W 64-54 1/27 vs. Central Linn 1/29 @ Kennedy 1/31 vs. Regis
support for children and families cont from pg 2 have a major impact on the development of their brains. When babies are first born, they look for the warmth of their mothers and fathers to help them feel safe and secure. As children develop, how their parents respond to their needs shapes their emotional, mental and social well-being.” “We know parenting is difficult and for parents and caregivers who feel challenged by their parenting role, Family Building Blocks is designed to support children and their families to help promote safe and secure relationships. We offer to walk along side you, listen to your story and support your parenting goals” said Julie C. Hilty, Community Outreach Coordinator for Family Building Blocks. Family Building Blocks offers free playgroups for families with children under 5 at their Stayton location, 1st Thursday from Noon-1:30 PM. If you would like to attend contact Christy at 503-769-1120. Assistance may be available for transportation.
Introducing the 2013-14 Santiam Wolverettes: back row left to right-Rose Kiel, McKenzie Flatman, Makena Amaral, McKenna Aerni, Elyse Davis, Sammi Dayton, Jose Salinas bottom row left to right- Lauren Hebing, Mary Scalf, Sara Burris, Shantal Velasquez, Brooke Baney, and Halli Gissel. The team will be competing at Tigard High School on February 8th, at West Salem High School on February 22nd and at Thurston High School on March 1st. State competition will take place at the Memorial Coliseum in Portland on March 21st and 22nd. The Wolverettes will be holding a can and bottle drive to raise money to pay for registration fees, supplies and their hotel rooms while at the State competition. You’ll find them this Saturday in Mill City at the corner of Evergreen and 1st Street from 10 am-2 pm. The dancers will be walking around town collecting donations, so be prepared! Please come down and make a donation and help your local dance team raise funds for state!
Santiam Canyon School District #129J Budget Committee openings
There are currently two openings for members on the budget committee to work with the Santiam Canyon School Board. One opening is from the Mill City/Gates area, the other is from the Detroit/Idanha area. The current board would like you to consider representing Santiam Canyon families on this important committee. To apply for this opening download an application from the district website www. santiam.k12.or.us, or please submit a brief statement about your desire to represent your community to: Todd Miller, Superintendent
Santiam Canyon School District #129J, PO Box 197, Mill City, OR 97360 Applications and letters may also be brought to the school at: Santiam Canyon School District #129J 150 SW Evergreen St., Mill City, OR 97360 The following qualifications are required for eligibility as described in Santiam Canyon School District #129J policy. The individual must be: a) An elector of the district (qualified to vote under Section 2, Article II of the Oregon Constitution)
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How to attract wild birds to your yard this winter By Denise Ruttan Wild birds can sometimes use a little help from us to thrive in winter. “In the springtime we focus on providing nesting sites and food for migratory birds, whereas in winter our winter residents and migratory birds still need food, shelter and water,” said Dana Sanchez, wildlife specialist for the Oregon State University Extension Service. “These things are not found so easily in winter.” Lesser gold finches, robins, juncos, chickadees, varied thrush and other species call Oregon home during the winter. They’re scrambling for what little there is to eat in the cold days – namely, insects, seeds, and berries. “In addition to winter residents we get some altitudinal migrants,” Sanchez said. “When it’s warmer in the Willamette Valley than the higher elevations, we have birds that come down to the lower elevations to try to root arthropods out of the moss on tree
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branches and visit feeders. Some birds also eat the fruits of hawthorns and snowberries.” During these frigid months, it is more important than ever for birds to conserve energy, Sanchez said. As humans keep a finan-
cial budget during leaner times, birds must maintain an “energy budget,” she said. Birds are limited in their ability to store excess fat because of their biological need to fly. Oregonians can help birds by providing dense shrubbery or evergreens to serve as shelter from the weather and other challenges. Small birds, especially songbirds, need to find shelter quickly from raptors and other predators, Sanchez said. They also need shelter in close proximity to food so they don’t have to expend as much energy flying to find sustenance. “Consider native plants because they are more adapted to conditions we have here in Oregon in the winter, and many are adapted to resist heavy deer damage,” Sanchez advised. “Choose shrubs that offer a perching structure.” Oregon grape is one good choice. Birds also look for insects to eat in leaf litter and under the moss and lichen that grows on shrubs. Below are some additional tips to attract wild birds to your yard and to help them survive the long winter. · When choosing shrubs for your yard, include wildlife-related questions in your research. Some nonnative shrubs produce berries and fruits that are acceptable to wildlife, but have fruits or berries that are toxic. For example, although long hailed as a wildlife-friendly landscaping shrub, berries of the Nandina species contain toxins that can harm birds or other animals. Prevent water in birdbaths, · hummingbird feeders and other dishes from freezing by rotating with fresh water throughout the day
or covering it lightly. · Be sure to clean bird feeders regularly to prevent disease. · If you add a water feature such as a pond, “realize that other things could use that water, like raccoons and bullfrogs,” Sanchez said. “Providing habitat for native wildlife is really important but be careful about what comes uninvited.” · Offer a variety of feeders positioned at different heights and locations around your yard. Also provide a variety of feeds. The diversity will attract a variety of birds with different feeding habits. · Consider providing suet, a high-energy food for birds. Other good choices include specially designed feeders that offer black oil sunflower seeds or Nyjer thistle seed. Other birds will enjoy a standard style feeder that supplies a mix of seed types. Finally, some Anna’s hummingbirds now remain in the valley through winter. Feed them the standard mixture of dissolved sugar – four parts water to one part sugar. But keep an eye on nighttime temperatures. It might be necessary to bring your feeders in at night and set them out again each morning so that your hummers will have liquid food available. About Gardening News From the OSU Extension Service: The Extension Service provides a variety of gardening information on its website athttp://extension.oregonstate. edu/community/gardening. Resources include gardening tips, videos, podcasts, monthly calendars of outdoor chores, how-to publications, information about the Master Gardener program, and a monthly emailed newsletter.
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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). Please submit your event to: Editor@TheCanyonWeekly.com. Relay For Life of the Santiam Canyon . will meet Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Sublimity City Hall, 245 NW Johnson. Stayton Red Hat Strutters will hold Team Captains meeting at 6 p.m.; Relay their February 5 luncheon at Los Dos committee meeting to follow. The goal Amigos Hacienda, 3140 Lancaster Dr. for the 2014 Relay is to have 25 teams. If NE, Salem, OR at noon. Please contact you want more team building information, Marcia Johnson, February’s hostess at please attend the February meeting. Month503-581-3472 to make your reserva- ly meetings provide team support, fundtion.There will be a buffet luncheon raising ideas, and much more. For more available for $7.00 from noon to 3 pm information, call Julie at 503-428-4195 or or you may order off the regular menu. Kim at 541-285-8405. Join us! Help Finish For restaurant information call 503- the Fight against cancer. 315-7000. Members can meet at the Stayton Friends of the Stayton Pool, Meeting Park N Ride at 11:15 to carpool. For Wednesday 12 Feb 2014, 7pm Stayton more club information please contact Community Center. 400 W Virginia St. the Queen, Diane Stockmar 503-394- Stayton. Discussing March Spaghetti Din2197 or Jean Evett at 503-859-2563. ner Benefit. All are welcome. There are no dues to join, but if you would like to have information mailed The Oregon Parks and Recreation Departto you a small donation for postage ment will hold public meetings in Estacada is appreciated, others can be notified by emails if available. New members and Detroit for a proposed Cascading Scenic Rivers Bikeways.The meetings will be held and guests are always welcome, just at: let the hostess know in advance. The ~Estacada: March 18, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Stayton Red Hatters meet on the first Wednesday of each month at different at the Estacada City Hall, 475 SE Main St. ~Detroit: March 19, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m., at the locations. Detroit City Hall, 160 N Detroit Ave. Mehama Fire Station and Events this Week the Stayton Volunteer Saturday, January 25 Protection Co. #1 Annual 10am to 2pm. The Santiam Wolverettes ReBingo and Sweetheart fundable Can and Bottle Drive, Saturday, Breakfast. BINGO: February 8, January 25 on the Corner of Evergreen and 2014 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 1st in Mill City. February 14: Slipshod featuring Matt Snook on Resonater pm .25 cents per game guitar, banjo and vocals and Steve Blanchard on Guitar and BREAKFAST: Febru- All Dressed Up Dinner and Auction Benary 9, 2014 - 7:00 am efit at the Stayton Community Center. Silent vocals, $12 per person ...... t0 12:00 pm. Adults and live auction, a fashion show, catered February 25: Coffee Klatch for Santiam Canyon artists. A art $6.00, Seniors & Chil- dinner. Tickets $25 call Anna Benefiel at show and chance to get together to talk the formation of a new dren 7-12 $5.00, 6 & 503 881-0711. facebook site “All Dressed art gallery and a coop. Free, noon to 4 PM...... Under Free Up 2014 Dinner/Auction Fundraiser” March 9th: Storey Road, a celtic group Celebrating St. Pat- Proudly serving the ricks day on a Sunday afternoon. $15 per person...... communities of StayMonday, January 27 March 15: Jacob Jolliff and Wes Corbett. These two guys are ton, Mehama, Marion High school Basketball Santiam vs. Cenpart of the National group JOY KILLS SORROW. They will and Elkhorn tral Linn 6:30pm girls varsity/ 8pm boys blow you away with their mandolin and banjo skills plus the “Volunteer Service varsity With Pride” vocals. $15 per person....... Tuesday, January 28 April 6: The Misty Mamas.. 4 highly skilled players and sing6:30pm – 9:00pm ers who perform bluegrass and American. $15 per person...... Mill city City April 13: Jim Faddis & Farmstrong. Americana is the word to Council meets at describe this group with STRONG vocals and solos. Sunday City Hall. Afternoon $15 per person........ May 10 (pending) National singer, songwriter fiddler Laurie 7pm/ doors open Lewis and mandolinist singer songwriter Tom Rozum. Join us at 6:30. You’re a for our last show of this season with a GREAT performance. Good Man, Char$15 per person... lie Brown~ the Laurie B Lewis and Tom’s show will end our concert season Musical Santiam unless something special comes up that we can’t say no to.. If Auditorium. Tickyou’d like to purchase tickets or be on our special concert news ets $5 all seats. NewsLetter, send me an email to kenc@wvi.com
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North Santiam Watershed Council meetHigh school Basketball Santiam at Kenne- ings are held at the Stayton Community dy. 5:30pm girls varsity/ 8pm boys varsity Center at 400 West Virginia Street, Stayton, OR on the second Thursday of every month Thursday, January 30 except July and August. Meetings begin at 5-7 pm City of Mill City Open House to 7:00pm and everyone is welcome. view the proposed Mill City Master Parks For more information call (503) 930Plan document and maps. Mill City City 8202 or go to www.northsantiam.org Hall; 444 S 1st Avenue, Mill City (503) 8972302 or scook@ci.mill-city.or.us. Santiam Hearts to Arts meets quarterly at Mill City City Hall, from 9:30-10:30am. New 7pm/ doors open at 6:30. You’re a Good board members and volunteers are always Man, Charlie Brown~ the Musical Santiam welcome!! Info: http://www.heartstoarts.org/ Mondays Auditorium. Tickets $5 all seats. 7pm Santiam Canyon Community Chorus rehearsals at the Mill City ChrisFriday, January 31 High School Basketball Santiam vs Regis. tian Church. For more information contact Jv girls 3:30 pm, JV Boys 5pm, Varisty Girls Joanne Hebing at 503-859-3426. 6:30 pm Varsity boys 8 pm.
Tuesdays
Hall, Sorbin St. in Gates 10am3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates Church, all levels! 897-2102 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals. Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian Church. Ruth:503 897-2204 12-4:30pm Food Distribution Day at the Canyon Gleaners in Mill City. 3:30-5pm Good News Club at Mill City Baptist Church. Kids K-4 grade. Bible stories, singing, games, snack. Free. 815 Santiam Blvd. 5:30-8pm Youth Night Ages 10-18 Mill City Christian Church. Kids MUST be picked up by 8:15. Free. Not held on weeks with Friday school. 6pm Bible Study at Living Water Church of God, Sorbin St. Gates. 6pm Canyon Readers Book Club meets on the second Thursday evening of the month at Trexler Farm Restaurant. if interested in dinner and 7pm if interested in book discussion. Jan.9-Life in a Jar by Jack Meyer, Feb.13The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, Mar.13Red Heart by James Thom, Apr.10-Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. New members always welcome. Contact Herb Bastuscheck, 503-859-2668. 7-9pm Bingo with the Idanha Detroit Fire Dept, every other Thursday at the Detroit City Hall meeting room.
9am Downward Dog Yoga at Gates Fire Hall, Sorbin St. in Gates Saturday, February 1 10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Bible 7pm/ doors open at 6:30. You’re a Good Fellowship, Lyons 910-4918 Man, Charlie Brown~ the Musical Santiam 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian. Meals on Auditorium. Tickets $5 all seats. Wheels. Ruth:503-897-2204. $3.50 donation recommended. 7:30pm Santiam Al-Anon, Mt. View Church, Aumsville. Newcomers welcome. Lyons Library is located at 279 8th St., Wednesdays Lyons. Hours:Tue-Thu: 1pm-6:30pm Sat: 6:30 pm Downward Dog Yoga at Gates 10am-3:30pm 503-859-2366 Fire Hall, Sorbin St. in Gates Sun-Mon-Fri: Closed 7 pm AA meeting at Gates Community Mill City Library is located at 250 SW Church of Christ Fridays 2nd Ave Hours are 10-12 and 1:30-3:30 on 7:30pm AA Meeting Idanha City Hall. 6:30pm Youth Group at Mill City Baptist Thursdays Tuesday through Friday. Saturday 10-12. Church 7th grade to 24 years. 815 NW SanThe library is closed on Sunday & Monday. 9am Downward Dog Yoga at Gates Fire tiam Blvd. Sunday.
Ongoing Weekly Events
Gates Community Church of Christ
503-897-2716 251 SW 3rd St, Mill City
“..reaching the canyon for Christ.” Mike Stair, Minister
Mill City
Sunday School 9:45am & Worship Service will be at 11 AM 40070 Gates School Rd (503)897-3210
gates.community@yahoo.com
Christian Church www.millcitychristianchurch.org
Sunday Worship 10 am 9
Felon attempts to elude deputies in Stayton, found hiding in attic Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, acting on information that a wanted female was at her residence in the 11000 block of Grove Street SE in Mehama, responded to arrest her Friday night at about 9:30 p.m. Jessica King, age 35, was arrested without incident for an outstanding warrant at her residence. During her arrest Ms. King was found to be in possession of methamphetamine paraphernalia. After Ms. King’s arrest, Deputies learned that hiding inside of the residence was Steven Nida, age 45, of Lyons. Mr. Nida was wanted for two outstanding felony warrants. According to Deputies, Mr. Nida has a past history of assault and witnesses reported he may be armed with a gun. Deputies used their
loud hailing equipment and attempted to get Mr. Nida to surrender. After he refused to come out, a Salem Police K9 was called to the scene for assistance. When Deputies and Officers attempted to make entry to arrest Mr. Nida, they found he had locked the doors to the residence. At that point, Deputies forced entry into the house to arrest Mr. Nida. After a room by room search of the house, Mr. Nida was found hiding in the attic. Mr. Nida was arrested without incident. Inside the house Deputies did locate a small caliber handgun which was seized as evidence and will continue to be investigated. Both King and Nida were transported to the Marion County Jail. King was booked for her outstanding bench warrant for Burglary in
the Second Degree and issued a citation to appear for the Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine Mr. Nida is currently in custody for his warrants which carry the charges of ten counts of Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Failure to Appear on the charge of Attempt to Elude. Mr. Nida’s bail is set at $115,000.00.
Linn County Sheriff Report ~ 1-12-14 to 1-18-14
01/12/14 Time: 6:22 HAZTRAFFIC CAMP MORRISON DR Linn County About 1 1/2 mile down Bilyeu from Camp Morrison there is a tree blocking 3/4 of the road. 01/12/14 7:58 HAZ-TRAFFIC LYONS MILL CITY DR Linn approx 12 in tree across the RR tracks contacted A & E RR, they will send someone out 01/13/14 17:49 SUSP-VEHICLE NORTH MCCULLY MOUNTA Linn County caller reporting the veh is cruising the area - caller is concerned because of number of burgs in the area no need to contact caller, just patrol the area 01/15/14 10:13 TRESPASS IVY ST Linn County caller would like to report that an individual is casing his house There have been several strange occurences lately caller would like the person from his property 01/15/14 17:33 CRIM MIS-
CHIEF GATES BRIDGE RD Gates caller reports somone kicked in back door nothings appears to be missing at this time caller is on her way home at this time, son came home 01/15/14 17:34 JUV-COMPLAINT FAIRVIEW ST Mill City KIMMEL PARK Pr reporting several juv’s riding non street legal scooters and mc’s in the road and the park 01/15/14 20:36 THEFT *IN PROGRESS CAMP MORRISON DR Linn County Past the bridge next to the vacant shop. Right next bridge. White Nissan truck was there. Male carrying a shopping basket. Stated to the caller that 01/16/14 2:03 HAZ-TRAFFIC SHEPHERDS LN Linn County half mile to 1 mile down. Caller states that a Motorhome went into ditch Caller is still behind the vehicle. No one is in the front 01/17/14 5:07 SUSPPERSONJUNIPER CT Lyons male in his 50s, riding his bike down Juniper, casing out houses.
Caller states that he hasn’t gone on any properties, but caller is concerned that he’s susp. 01/17/14 9:36 CIV DISP RPT WALL ST Mill City KEVIN LONG & ASSOCIATES Caller reporting that they rec’d product back from a client and the product came back damaged. There is a contract and caller would like contact by a 01/17/14 12:34 CIV DISP RPT KINGWOOD AV Mill City caller reporting that his former girlfriend took his winnebago on 1/15/14 - she was drunk and put it in the ditch at Shepherd’s Lane. 01/17/14 18:05 MVC-INJURY BIRCH ST Lyons Car vs pedestrian 17 yo female victim 01/17/14 19:53 TRAFF-DUII KINGSTON-LYONS DR Linn County Vehicle headed EB on on Kingston Lyons. Turned the corner and over corrected and nearly went into the ditch, 01/17/14 20:59 HARASSMENT RPT LYONS MILL CITY DR Linn County WOODLAWN TRAILER PARK Caller says that she and her 21 yo daughter are being stalked and harassed by callers sister. .01/17/14 Time: 23:46 Description: MVC-HIT & RUN 5TH ST Lyons vehicle hit a telephone pole, and then left the scene. driver poss intoxicated.
poss a toyota camry 01/18/14 8:56 4TH AV Mill male/female - physical - no weapons fire dept is staged 01/18/14 9:42 UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY TO MOTOR VEHICLE IVY ST Mill City Caller advised that he had gas stolen from his vehicle. This occured sometime between 1-09-14 to 1-17-14. 01/18/14 12:37 THEFT-RPT HAZEL ST Mill City caller reporting items taken. Personal property was in a “friend”’s car - then he drove off in the car and the caller has not heard from susp 01/18/14 15:39 MVC-HIT & RUN 5TH ST Lyons caller’s fence was damaged by a veh last night contact caller by phone 01/18/14 23:29 LOST DOG 4TH AV Mill City Caller has lost his 22 yo blk lab/rott mix. “Buddy” has a choke chain. He is blind and partially deaf. Very friendly and loves kids. Update on Buddy: it was noted that Buddy has been found and is back in the care of his family after a shout out to neighbors on facebook proved successful. 22 years as a faithful friend... someone give that dog a bone!
Services Directory Autobody & Paint Canyon Auto Rebody 21916 Ferry Rd. SE, Mehama www.canyonautorebody.com (503) 859-3247
Auto Repair
Classic Auto and Tire Center 48347 Lyons-Mill City Drive, Mill City(503)897-2256 Mike’s Auto Repair and Deisel small engines& motorcycles at 27860 N. Hwy 22, Mill City 503 897-6061
Antiques/Resale
Odds and Ends Antiques and Collectables 11227 Grove St., S.E.Mehama 503-859-2688 Lyons Timbertown Resale Home accessories, gifts, more. 1313 Main St. Lyons. 503-859-4054; 503-507-1326. Facebook.
Business Development
GROW EDC: Free & confidential business & non-profit consulting.info@ growsantiam.org 503-871-5188
Coffee Stands
Canyon Espresso at the corner of Hwy 22 and Gates Hill Rd., (503) 897-6031
Computer Services
WidmerWeb Design (503) 569-1229 www.widmerweb.com
Construction
Hueller Construction Inc. CCB #114169 www.huellerconstruction.com 503-859-3575.
Firearm Instruction
Old West Enforcement Professionals NRA#1787-91947 BCI# 1102466 503580-9397 www.oldwestprosconcealandcarry.com
Health and Wellness
Chiropractic Physicians Clinic and Wellness Center 11247 Grove St., Mehama (503)859-2181 Santiam Healing Arts Reconnective, energetic healing for all. Special Canyon pricing. Colleen Samuel (503) 897-3357 Mill City Dental (503)897-2353 Mill City Pharmacy 218 S.W. Broadway, Mill City (503) 897-2331 Santiam Medical Clinic 280 S. 1st Ave. Mill City (503) 897-4100
Heating and Cooling
Lyons Heating & Cooling Inc. CCB#96400 (503)859-2325 www.lyonsheating.net
Groceries
Mountain High Grocery and Gifts 220 D St. Detroit, (503)854-3696 Detroit Market and Supplies 100 Detroit Ave. N. (503) 854-3767 Facebook Mill City Market 829 1st Ave. Mill City 503-897-2006www.smhselectmarket.com
Landscaping
to get your business seen in the directory call Karen at (503)990-3037
Siegmund Landscape, Excavation and Supply (503)769-6291
Locksmith
Gabriel Smith licensed locksmith: lock repair, keys, parts. OCLS #5373 Smithlockoutservices@live.com (541)519-2410
Lodging
Curt’s Place Rental Suite in Gates. www.curtsplace.net (503)897-6126 Adventure Vacation Homes 528N.E. Santiam Blvd. (Hwy 22) Mill City (503) 897-6500 www.adventurevacationhomes.com Elkhorn Valley Inn B&B 33016 North Fork Road S.E, Lyons (503) 897-3033 www.elkhornvalleyinn.com facebook Lodge at Detroit Lake 175 Detroit Ave, Detroit (503) 854-3344 www.lodgeatdetroitlake.com All Seasons Motel 130 Breitenbush Road, Detroit (503) 854-3421 www.allseasonsmotel.net
Marinas
Detroit Lake Marina 115 Breitenbush Road, Detroit www.detroitlakemarina. com 503 854-3423. Kane’s Marina 530 Clester Rd., Detroit (503) 854-3362
Mole and Gopher Removal LandCare learn more at www.land-care.com 503-897-5200
Outdoor Excursions
Into the Wild Equine Adventures mountain forest horseback rides (503)586-8072 www.itwtrailrides.com 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
Painting
Leading Edge Painting -Ben Szympruch interior,exterior painting, staining, woodworking (503)539-3744 benszym@hotmail.com
Pets and Animal Care
Ark Animal Care Veterinary Services (503) 897-6004 arkanimalcare@wavecable.com Santiam Healing Arts Reconnective Healing for your horses and pets.. Colleen Samuel. (503) 897-3357
Lyness, Broker 280 NE Santiam Blvd, Mill City www.GreenMtRealEstate.com (503)551-2645
Restaurants & Dining
Mill City/Gates Rosie’s Mt Coffee House 647 N.E. Santiam Blvd. (Hwy 22) Mill City (503)8972378 www.rosiesscones.com Facebook Giovanni’s Mt.Pizza 146 N.W. Santiam Blvd. (Hwy 22) Mill City (503)897-2614 Mountain Edge Cafe 320 N.W. Santiam Blvd. (Hwy 22) Mill City (503)897-2741 Sierra Restaurant and Market 302 N. Santiam Hwy (Hwy 22) in Gates (503) 897-2210 Lyons/Mehama Trexler Farms 20146 Ferry Rd. SE, Mehama (503)859-4488 www.trexlerfarm.com Facebook Detroit/Idanha Korner Post Resturant 100 Detroit Avenue Detroit (503) 854-3735 The Cedars Restaurant and Lounge 200 N. Detroit Ave, Detroit (503)854-3636 K.C.’s Espresso, Sandwiches and Stuff 210 Forest Ave., Detroit (503)854-3145 Idanha Grill and Store 183 Hwy 22, Idanha (503)854-3354 www.idanhagrill.com facebook Marion Forks Restaurant and Lounge 34970 Hwy 22, Idanha (503)854-3669
RV Repair
Santiam RV Service (503)394-2348
Signs & Graphics
White Water Signs and Graphics (503)804-3613 www.whitewatersigns.com.
Supplies
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
Wood Products-retail
Psychotherapy
Camp firewood at Hardwood Components, 20573 Hwy 22 in Mehama (503)859-2144
Real Estate
Weddings Your Way All seasons, indoors or out, all denominations. Colleen Samuel (503) 897-3357.
Gregory J. Johanson, M .Div, Ph.D., NCC Director, Grace Counselling Center. (503)897-4830 greg@gregjohanson.net Green Mountain Real Estate Sandy
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New Facebook page for Canyon
Mick Evans of the Little North Fork recently started a new facebook page specifically for residents and visitors of the North Santiam Canyon. It’s called Santiam Canyon Compliments, a place to post about positive experiences with other people and businesses. No negativity, no spam. Evans, a born and bred Welshman got the idea from the small town Machynlleth, Wales. “They started a Facebook page for locals to share the good experiences in the community. They felt that there was too much negativity on the web, and wanted to create something positive,” said Evans, “so, if you have something good that happened, or wanted to publicly thank someone, here’s the place to share it!”
access roads under threat of closure (continued from front page ) Speaker Matt Peterson passed out questionnaires that asked, specifically, what areas and attributes they should consider when making a final decision to close or maintain a certain road. “It’s not just about money. Virtually every value of the Willamette National Forest requires road,” said Peterson. “The decision needs to be based on what is the greatest good. It’s not something we can do in our office, we need the community’s input.” The community outreach portion of the project will continue with public meetings during the summer of 2014. More public meetings will occur in 2015 as the plan is being finalized.
Officials are also working on an online feedback form that will be launched at www.usda. gov/goto/willamette/roads, said Peterson. More information about that project can also be found there. “There’s a whole social sphere to our lands and we want to maintain access out there. We know that not everyone will agree,” said Peterson. “But this plan needs to uphold our tradition of access to abundant land.” The majority of roads in the Willamette National Forest are maintained for high clearance vehicles only. Only about 25% of roads can be traveled with a standard clearance passenger car.
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Hwy 22 & Gates Hill Rd
Welcome to the Canyon Business Buzz!
Each week we plan to highlight a local home-based business, to introduce the people of the canyon communities to ways to shop close to home, meet their neighbors and save cash! This week we proudly present:
Shanna Hall Photography
Shanna Hall didn’t choose photography as her home-based business. Rather, “it chose me,” she says. Her husband bought her a camera for her 25 birthday and immediately she began taking portraits of family and friends. Word of mouth of her unique images spread quickly, then, “before I knew it I had quite the business growing. I love it. Getting to watch families grow and change. I feel so blessed to have a job I absolutely love!” said Hall. Hall specializes in family portraits and children. Her most memorable recent shoot was of a newborn. She used a newspaper as the background, and it was adorable, but the little one was a bit fussy. “The dad knew right away that I needed help to calm her,so he turned on the vacuum. Surely she quieted right up!” laughed Hall. Hall, a lifelong resident of Lyons (formerly Shanna Johnston) is married with two children Jaselyn, 5 and Jax 1/1/2. She graduated from Stayton High in 2004. for more information about her business you can call (503) 871-6563 or visit her facebook page Shanna Hall Photography or her website: jshall8.wix.com/shphotography Photo above of baby Ashlyn Zahler, parents are Louie & Brittany of Scio, Oregon ,taken 1-12-14
Private Lessons Taught in Mill City
Chords by Professional Musician Strumming Tom Cole Flat & Finger Picking of Stoddard and Cole Singing and Playing Music/Comedy Duo
503-798-3142
16 oz Flavored Latte $2.50!! Tues Only
Mountain Coffee House ESPRESSO Homemade
FOOD & PASTRIES 7-5 m-sat 8-5 sun Hwy 22 Mill City (503)897-2378