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Mari-Linn School rocks the fundraising world with Professional Wrestling, and Zero Season concert sional wrestling ring. And yes, organizers assure us that they’re competing for an actual title. Wrestling event tickets start at just $5 for general admission and can be purchased at Mehama True Value or at the door. Limited front row and second row tickets are $10 and $7, respectively and should be pre-purchased for guaranteed seating. After the show, the wrestlers will have a meet-n-greet at Trexler Farm in Mehama and the public is invited to join them for dinner. RSVP to 503-859-4488 Just a few weeks later, the school is hostThe hard rock band Zero Season will be ing a Zero Season concert fundraiser performing on January 18. Proceeds on Friday, January 18 from 7pmbenefit Mari-Linn Outdoor School. 9pm. Zero Season is a hard rock band, who plays covers like Metal- entertainment.” Tickets for the concert are Meet Paxton Klein, lica, Godsmack, Journey, Bob Seger, Adults: $5, Students K-8: $3, Pre K: FREE. our official New Food and concessions will be open at both Year’s Baby, photoLynard Skynard, Alice in Chains and events and proceeds will benefit school acgraphed by JMJ PhoPhil Collins, plus their own original tography in Lyons. tivites. Both events will be held at Mariwork.The band is coming to help We can see that Linn School gym, located at 641 5th Street raise funds because of a local conthis little one’s in Lyons. nection - one of the band member’s next year will be Professional Wrestling event info: 503younger brother is attending 6th full of mischief Grade Outdoor School, where the 897-5000, www.nschamber.org or direcand fun, and we hope your New proceeds of this event will go. The tor@nschamber.org. Zero Season event info: Berta Bodi at 503Year is full of group is hoping to raise $500 from capers as well! 507-8259. the event. Find out more “I think this is the first time about JMJ that there has been anything Photography CHRISTMAS Resale Clothing like this done in this area,” said at www.jmjDRAWINGS sizes 0-6x organizer Berta Bodi. photog.com or $20 Gift Card Games & CD’s “It will be a great place for on Facebook. every Monday till kids to come hang out with Housewares, Christmas.too! their friends and hear some Come Enter Near in theand Stayton great music. Hopefully it will Library to Win! be a huge success and the band will want to come back once 611 N. 1st Ave Stayton 503.767.3234 in a while to play again and 10:30am-5pm Mon-Sat provide the locals with some 1

Mari-Linn School has two upcoming events, of the kind we don’t usually get to see here in the Santiam Canyon. They’re both family friendly, and they both bring a rockers edge to school supporters, giving locals a chance for some cool entertainment while they help raise funds for Mari-Linn ASB, Outdoor School other programs. First up is the Professional Wrestling Fundraiser with West Coast Wrestling Connection on Saturday, January 5 from 6pm-8pm. These guys are bringing us a show full of family fun, with some tough looking (and costumed) guys going rounds in a profes-

Happy New Year!

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“Happiness is the consequence of personal effort. You fight for it, strive for it, insist upon it, and sometimes even travel around the world looking for it. You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestations of your own blessings. And once you have achieved a state of happiness, you must never become lax about maintaining it. You must make a mighty effort to keep swimming upward into that happiness forever, to stay afloat on top of it.” ― Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love

Superintendent of Mill City Schools: December budget reports puts a damper on holiday cheer for district personnel and canyon communities At the December 6th school board meeting the District Financial Report was presented to the community. Although many of the numbers in the report were consistent with fiscal reporting in June of 2012 the sobering fact that the district is short about $200,000 dollars in revenue was still not welcomed news. The final audited numbers for fiscal year ending June 30, 2012 show the district to have a deficit of $571,000 dollars as of June 30, 2012. Therefore we started July with a good size hole to fill. The fiscal year (f/y) 2012-13 budget forecast in the spring of 2012 reported an anticipated deficit of $750,000. This value was the basis for the vast district reorganization that took place in a relatively short time frame. This value was used to define the shortfall in 2010-11 Average Daily Membership (ADM), shortfall in 2011-12 Average Daily Membership (ADM) and adjusted revenue from 201011 timber receipts. Each issue requires that we pay back to the Oregon Department of Education excess revenue paid to us. The payment will come from our 2012-13 revenues. We have made inroads into what our deficit since July 1, 2012. With the adjustment to both revenue and expenditures we have made gains on the deficit. The Board’s decision to not rehire positions through the summer, and make additional reductions in August saved additional funds after the adoption of the 2012-13 budget. These reductions have helped the district save about $150,000 at this time. When we

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add in the amount of the $100,000 contingency fund we get the deficit down to around $200,000 dollars. We continue to review staffing and are at work finalizing all the changes to the approved budget so we can present an accurate picture at the January 10, 2013 Board meeting. Our meeting on January 10th will have a time for community members, the district labor association, and administrators to suggest methods of reducing expenditures to close the gap between revenue and budgeted expenses. The work in January is twofold; a) approve a supplemental budget that clears up the reporting of our Tax Revenue Anticipation Note interest concerns, and 2) define a set of solutions that will reduce expenditures to get under the anticipated $200,000 shortfall. The solutions will come from a variety of areas as this problem is complex. We hope to present these solutions at a Special Board meeting and work session on Thursday, January 24, 2013. My hope for a positive set of outcomes lies in the fact that we have good people on our school board and in our district; from strong paraprofessionals to gifted teachers and experienced administrators. We will find solutions that serve our students and continues our reorganization into a district that is dedicated to living within its means while providing an outstanding education for our students. Best Regards: Dr. Brian D. Gander Interim Superintendent

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Join the fun! The Salem based professional wrestling team from West Coast Wrestling Connection is coming to give us a show & help us raise funds for Mari-Linn Outdoor School, 8th Grade Promotion and ASB activities like DaVinci Girls, class field trips and other celebrations for MariLinn students. Come start your New Year with a rockin’ good time on the first Saturday in January!

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Three ways to recycle your holiday tree Girl Scouts and firemen will collect in Mill City, while Lyons residents can drop at Freres Lumber

Looking for a way to give your Christmas tree a proper send off in the New Year? Mill City: The local Girl Scouts will be accepting trees at 527 N.W. Santiam Blvd, right near Santiam Quick Mart in Mill City, on Saturday January 5, from 11am to 4pm and Sunday January 6 from 1pm to 5pm for a small donation. Just drop them by, say hi, and help a local scouts earn money for activities. This fundraiser is a 100% profit for the Girl Scouts troop #10102 NS will help our girls go on outings through the year and purchase awards they have earned! The girl

scouts would like to thank the community for their ongoing support! Mill City: The Mill City Volunteer Firemen will again pick up your used Christmas Tree this year. They will be out January 5th at approximately 9am. The firemen ask that you donate at least 4 cans of food when your tree is picked up. All food will be donated to the local food bank for community members in need. Please call the fire hall 503 897 2390, if there is no answer leave your name and number and someone will return your call and get the information needed to get your tree. Please keep in mind that the

firemen will pick up trees everywhere in the Mill City Fire District, not just the city limits. This is your chance to help the Fire Department help the Food Bank so don’t forget to call. Lyons: Freres Lumber is again hosting their free Christmas Tree drop-off on 14th St in Lyons. Look for the sign - and the ever mounding pile of holiday timber - in the empty lot on the south side of Main St. Freres will recycle the trees in their lumber operations. This is a 24 hour drop off point, so save your tree from the burn pile and put it back into good use.

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503-897-3301 River level is dropping but temperature is cold. Clarity is tolerable. Some new steelhead are coming upstream, and we now have 412 fresh steelhead in the river system plus quite a few left over summer steelhead, some of which are still good and some of which should be returned to the river. The newest, freshest fish will be found around Green’s Bridge and Jefferson, but all locations on the middle and upper river will have the possibility of big fish some of the time. Since most of the leaves have fallen, boaters have a good view of the river banks and wildlife. Although the air temperature is cool, the view is great for looking at all the rock formations and hillsides. Deer and other wildlife is spotted more frequently now. Catching the first steelhead of the New Year is a priority for many anglers. The North Santiam is a great river to fish to fulfill that goal. Steelheaders Salem Chapter Board meets on January 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Whole-

sale Sports in Salem. New projects and outings will be discussed. Steelheaders general membership meeting will be on January 15, with a guide program by Curt Curry at Keizer Community Center at 7:00 p.m.. North Santiam River Guides Association will have their annual banquet on January 19 at Gates Fire Hall and it will be a potluck with a good program. Chap Milbank, Bob Lusk, Mike Ferris, and Dennis Chamberlin can take rsvp’s. NSRGA will have their regular meeting on January 23 with a program including Karen Hans from ODFW who will talk about the Packsaddle ramp. River volume has been around 2,500 cubic feet per second flow at Packsaddle and it is dropping down to around 1,900 cfs by January 3. With the cold temperature, snowmelt has been slow. Conditions vary according to snow, rain, and temperature. Learn the River trips start in March. Guided trips are available all year around with North Santiam River Trips.

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The annual Cowboy Thanksgiving will return again this year on Saturday, January 19 at 2pm at Ron and Michelle’s place, said organizer Bob Franz. It was started several years ago by Detroit legend Maverick, who passed away last year. Now, the tradition of eating outside, to celebrate the end of cowboy calving season, continues in his honor. To ease planning, Franz is bringing 75

lbs. of pulled pork and the event is a potluck/BYOB. Donations are being accepted and can be given to Sarah Carpenter. Ron can be contacted if you have tables, chairs or heaters you can loan or donate. “This event is for our whole community including Idanha. It is not a fund raiser but a THANK YOU for being a part of our whole experience in the greater Detroit/Idanha area,” said Franz.

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Let’s play: Guess this Moose We know the story behind this giant named “The Boss”, but do you? One of our locals, Dick Voltin of Lyons, took this trophy in Alaska a couple of years back. The last moose that Dick shot required a home renovation to hang, so we’re guessing that his wife Rose Mary Voltin wasn’t going through that again.....but can you guess where “The Boss” lives now? That’s right, he towers over the check stand at Marion Forks Restaurant, just waiting to see you.

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A few Thank You’s from our locals.... We would like to thank Rosie Damon, Caroline Gillaspy, Kathy Kindred, the Photographer, Santa and all the Young People who helped make “BREAKFAST WITH SANTA” an enjoyable event. Thank you so much. The Canyon Senior Center Thanks to the Eagles who have decorated Mill City with hanging baskets in the summer, and wreaths and swags in the winter. Also, thanks goes to those who

faithfully watered the baskets to keep them growing. Ruth & Dan Lemke The family of Vangeline “Lucky” Meyer would like to say thank you to all who attended her Celebration of Life on December 8, 2012. It was a great time remembering a very special person who impacted many lives while she was with us. Your presence was appreciated. The Family of Lucky Meyer

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Ronald Lee Harris September 15, 1948 – December 24, 2012

Ron was born in Grants Pass, the second of 9 children, grew up in California and moved to Lyons in 1988. In 1967 he married Jacqualine Brown and they had 2 daughters, Rhonda and Jeanette. They divorced and Ron married his “everything”, Brenda Lueallen. Together they had a daughter, Stacey, and Ron later adopted Brenda’s daughter, Crystal. He proudly served in the 1st and 52nd American Division of the US Army in the Vietnam War, and was a member of the Mill City-Gates American Legion Post #159. Ron was a precision machinist and mold maker in both California and Oregon. He was an avid bow hunter and fisherman, but his greatest pleasure was spending time with family and friends. Ron is survived by his wife of 32 years, Brenda; daughters: Rhonda of OK., Jeanette of TX., and Stacey of OR.; step-son Leon of CA.; brothers: Dwain, Steve, Bobby and Greg; sisters: Shelly and Bonnie; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-dad: Marian & “Bob” Reid; brothers: Mike and Jeff; and daughter, Crystal. Memorial services were held Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 4:00 pm at Mehama Community Church, 11336 Morris St. Mehama. Contributions may be made to the Friends of Lyons Library.

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Kay was born in Adams, Oregon to John and Julia Hodgen. She married Larry Reedy on March 17, 1968. they made Mehama, Oregon their home in 1996 after residing many years in Damascus, Oregon. Her family was the most important thing in her life. She is survived by children; Kevin (Renee) Reedy, Shawna (John) Carter, Kelli Reedy, 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, many loving brothers and sisters. Visitation was Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Weddle Funeral Chapel. Memorial Services were held Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Mehama Community Church. Burial was at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.

Steve Hansen October 27, 1966 - December 18, 2012

Steve’s favorite quote: I don’t want to leave this earth in a nice little package (obviously), but sliding in head first, at full speed, with the last amount of energy I have screaming “WOOHOO, WOW, WHAT A RIDE!!” From all reports, that’s exactly what he did. “He lived a full and vicarious life,” said his wife Jill Hansen. “He was huge at getting people together and making connections.” Steve was born in Portland, OR and moved to Stayton as an infant. He grew up there, graduated from Stayton High School and then went on to Oregon State UniverServing the family, North Santiam sity, which lead him to a career in sales and marketing. Funeral Service, Stayton. He met his wife, Jill Hansen, at the Newport Seafood and Wine Festival in 1993, and the two celebrated their anniversary Our Family serving yours. there each year Locally family owned and after. They moved owner operated to Pheonix, AZ in 2002. email: nsantiamfs@wvi.com website: www.santiamfuneral.com But his true love was the outdoors. (503)769-9010 224 N. 3rd Avenue ~ Stayton “He loved getting out into the wilder-

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ness and exploring,” said Jill Hansen. “He loved to travel and was very inqusitive - he wanted to know everything.” So much so, that they called him “factoid Steve” because of his knack for knowing things that others didn’t. Steve is survived by his wife Jill, parents Jim and Jan Hansen and sister Kris Hansen of Portland. He did not have any children. Memorial contributions can be made in his name to any animal shelter or group of the givers choice. Many Santiam Canyon friends have spent the past month remembering the good times. “He was a social person to the max, and had a huge heart,” said Jill Hansen. 7

Coming Soon A City’s Center: Rethinking Downtown hosted by the North Santiam Chamber of Commerce and Oregon Humanities. Wed, January 16, 6:30-7:30pm at Mill City City Hall. Nan Laurence, a senior planner for the City of Eugene, will explore the changing character of downtown activities, urban forms, and public spaces and lead participants in a conversation about how downtowns can represent a community’s ideals & aspirations. Free, public invited. Zero Season Concert/Fundraiser at Mari-Linn School January 18, 7-9pm at 641 5th St, Lyons. Adults $5, students K-8 $3, pre-K are free. Popcorn and soda available for purchase. All proceeds benefit Mari-Linn Outdoor School. Info: Berta Bodi 503-507-8259. Santiam Valley Grange Flea Market January 19 at 1140 E 5th St Lyons. Free admission free parking. Lunch available. For more info call 503-859-2708 or 503859-3445 Small Steps, Big Results Free business class with GROW North Santiam, monthly on the first Monday 8am at Trexler Farm Cafe in Mehama. (Feb 4)Open to everyone. RSVP to Allison McKenzie at 503-8715188 (or you can also just show up). 20146 Ferry Rd SE, Mehama. Canyon Readers at Trexler Farm in

Mehama. Upcoming books include - Feb. 14: Wild by Cheryl Strayed, Mar. 14: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. Dinner 6pm, discussion at 7pm; meets every second Thursday of the month. Info: Herb Bastuscheck 503-859-2668.

Events This Week Thursday, January 3 North Santiam Historical Society meets. Info: Frances Thomas at 503-897-2816. 6:30-Growing Healthy Kids in a Junk Food World--presentation at Santiam Elementary School. Free

Friday, January 4 10:30-12pm Ebay for Beginners Free Adult Computer Class at Stayton Public Library, 515 N First Avenue, Stayton. Ever wanted to use Ebay but are scared? Come learn how to buy and sell on this popular website and make sure your information is safe. Space for our computer classes is limited to eight plus anyone with a laptop, register at the library or call 503-769-3313.

Saturday, January 5 9:30am Santiam Hearts to Arts non-profit to support the arts in the Santiam Canyon will meet at Mill City City Hall. All are welcome to attend. Info: 502-897-2949. 6-8pm Professional Wrestling Event & Fundraiser at Mari-Linn School in Lyons with West Coast Wrestling Proceeds go to Mari-Linn ASB, Outdoor School and 8th grade Promotion. $5 gen admission,

$10 front row, $7 second row tickets sold at Mehama True Value 11267 Grove Street, Mehama 503-859-2257. Questions? North Santiam Chamber of Commerce: www. nschamber,org, director@nschamber.org or 503-897-5000.

Monday, January 7 8am Small Steps, Big Results Free business class with GROW North Santiam, monthly on the first Monday at Trexler Farm Cafe in Mehama. Open to everyone. RSVP to Allison McKenzie at 503-8715188 (or you can also just show up). 20146 Ferry Rd SE, Mehama. 11am Computer Class at Santiam Senior Center 41818 Kingston-Jordan Rd, Stayton. The class is in a question and answer format for all experience levels. Free for members, $3.00 per class for non-members for supplies. Info: 503-767-2009. 3:30pm High School Basketball Santiam vs. Central Linn at Santiam. JV games start at 3:30 pm, Varsity at 6:30.

Tuesday, January 8 8:30am-10am North Santiam Chamber of Commerce Greeters Business Networking at Living Water Church of God at 132 Sorbin Ave, Gates. Guests welcome. www.nschamber.org 9am MC Municipal Court at city hall 6:30pm MC City Council at city hall 6:30pm Mari-Linn School PTA meets at the school library. 6:30pm Detroit City Council meets at

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Wednesday, January 9 1pm Lyons Garden Club meets in the Lyons Fire Department Conference room. Info: Jean Evett 503-859-2563 or Diane Stockmar 503-394-2197.3:30pm High 3:30pm High School Basketball Santiam vs. Culver at Santiam. JV games start at 3:30 pm, Varsity at 6:30. 6:30pm Mill City Lions Club meets at Mt. Edge Cafe, 320 NW Santiam Blvd, Mill City. Info: Sandy Lyness 503-551-2645. No meetings in July or August. 7-8pm Lyons-Mehama Water District Board meets at Mehama Fire Hall

Thursday, January 10 6pm Canyon Readers at Trexler Farm in Mehama. Breaking Blue by Timothy Egan, Dinner 6pm, discussion at 7pm; meets every second Thursday of the month. Info: Herb Bastuscheck 503-859-2668. 6:30 Santiam Canyon School District Board Meeting at Santiam Elementary Commons. 6:30pm Mill City Gates Recreation Association meets at Mill City City Hall. Non-profit youth sports organization with scholarships for low income participants.

910-8164. 6:30-8pm Zumba in the Canyon SHS commons 265 SW Evergreen St. Mill City 503949-7621 7-8:30pm Santiam Community Chorus rehearses every Monday evening at Mill City Christian Church in Mill City. All are welcome, sopranos needed. Info: Jo Ann Hebing 503859-3426

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Linn County Sheriff’s Office Police Log: Dec 23 to Dec 30 Date: 12/25/12 Time: 2:55 He took a suitcase with him She ASST-MOTORIST NEAL last heard from him last night, he 12/20-----11:44--------SE Ivy------------------Medical CREEK RD caller called on appeared to be 12/22-----17:25-----------SW 2nd------------------Misc Date: 12/28/12 Time: 0:56 911-only cell phone - no way to 12/22------23:30-----------SW Broadway----------Misc contact caller - caller said he’s on CRIM MISCHIEF 9TH ST snow peak near camp morrison no Lyons Caller advising that someDate: 12/23/12 Time: 5:27 her, black ford PU older, revving one just egged her house. further info PROWLER RPT GREENWAY motor over and over Date: 12/28/12 Time: 5:32 Date: 12/25/12 Time: 14:29 DR Someone is trying callersdoor Date: 12/24/12 Time: 19:24 DISTB-DOMESTIC SANTITHEFT-RPT 1ST AV Mill City knobs on her back door. Caller MVC-HIT & RUN LINN BV AM BV Female’s ex boyfriend caller has video of a shoplifter, doesnt see anyone or vehicle, is Mill City just occ’d - susp e/b on that happened about 20 mins ago is on scene and has been asked to home alone and NO weapons. lmc from location contact caller by leave. He will not leave. Date: 12/25/12 Time: 15:47 Date: 12/23/12 Time: 20:45 phone Date: 12/28/12 Time: 10:02 ANIMAL - GOAT HWY 226 VEH-STOLEN ELM ST Date: 12/24/12 Time: 19:35 Linn County Goat on the highway. CRIM MISCHIEF 15TH ST Lyons Caller loaned his car to HARASSMENT RPT CEDAR Lyons Caller’s house was egged Date: 12/25/12 Time: 18:30 a friend who was visiting from ST Lyons contact caller at localast night. Caller is at the location SUSP-PERSON KINGSTONCalifornia, for an “hour or so”. It tion caller’s neighbor is yelling at and available for contact. LYONS DR caller report male has been over a month and it has caller caller is distraught because susp on rr tracks at location urinat- Date: 12/28/12 Time: 18:30 not been returned, and caller has female neighbor seems to want ing in the middle of the road - he SUSP-VEHICLE 1ST AV now learned Date: 12/24/12 Time: 19:37 Mill City Caller is suspecting that will not let motorists past - wma Date: 12/23/12 Time: 23:59 THEFT-RPT MAIN ST Lyons the drive is intoxicated. She did bro shirt, bro coat hat DISTB-NOISE ALDER ST Caller is stating that about 5 confront the driver and subj could Date: 12/26/12 Time: 6:32 Mill City Across the street from months a bar sign was taken from not walk correctly and his eyes SUSP-VEHICLE 13TH ST the property. Lyons Car is sitting at the county would not remain focused on her. Establishment Date: 12/29/12 Time: 4:04 shops and the driver states that was able to she is out of gas. Caller states she DISTB-OTHER KINGWOOD track down contacted the driver and the driver AV transfer from NORCOM. the sign at that dispatch says it sounding like a Date: 12/26/12 Time: 11:54 Date: 12/25/12 ANIMAL - HORSE THOMAS disturbance but unsure at this time. Time: 1:04 They did try to call back and the CREEK RD On Dec. 11th she SUSP-VEHICLE was renting a horse to ride and she phone LYONS MILL fell off. A young man and woman Date: 12/29/12 Time: 18:41 CITY DR caller THEFT-RPT 800 Block IVY ST were there and the young man reporting susp whipped the horse over and over tv missing. caller thinks it may veh on property have been taken by a male that to excess. The veh occupant had been living with him. Date: 12/26/12 Time: 12:52 Date: 12/29/12 Time: 21:53 TRESPASS LINN BV Caller said that her brother is at location OUT - FOOT PATROL 1ST AV and refusing to leave and is caus- Mill City on the foot bridge ing problems. Caller left location Date: 12/30/12 Time: 0:52 and just received a call from her ASST-OUTSIDE AGENCY SANTIAM BV caller says subfather who is still there and ject at location having a psychotic Date: 12/26/12 Time: 16:28 episode and wanted medical ANIMAL - GOAT HWY 226 transportation. mc fire will be Linn County responding 2 goats Date: 12/27/12 Time: 20:35 JUV-RUNAWAY RPT LYONS MILL CITY DR Reporting her son left the house about a week or so ago to stay with some friends.

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When I was in Starbuck,Washington about 35 years ago the town had a general store, a grade school, and a City Hall located in a bank that closed in 1929. While there I was told about Teeter Gibbons, one of the more interesting personalities in Starbuck’s history. He used to hang around the general store and wave at anyone passing by while proudly announcing: “There are over 200 people living in Starbuck and I’m the only one in town that has papers to certify my sanity!” Mr. Gibbons had been in a mental institution for two or three years. When he was released he was given papers to certify that he was sane and fit to return to society. Teeter believed this gave him instant celebrity status because he was the only guy in town that had papers to prove he was sane. For some reason the idea that an ordinary citizen without any significant responsibilities had papers to prove he was sane has lingered in my mind for years. The message in this odd bit of history has modern day implications. Hang on. I’ll explain. In today’s world most big corporations require CEO’s and other top level executives to have periodic reviews that include professional evaluations of their psychiatric health as well as physical. These people are responsible for the futures of thousands of employees and assets often in the billions. The owners of the company cannot afford to assign this level of responsibility to some-

one who could seriously damage their investment by making decisions impaired by some sort of unexpected physical problem or psychological disorder. To minimize this risk, it is essential to be reasonably certain that all top level executives have the physical and mental capabilities to handle their responsibilities effectively. This is obviously of increased concern during the ongoing flow of uncertainties like those that prevail today. Psychiatric exams are becoming a matter of routine in many professions. Airlines require their pilots to have periodic psychiatric evaluations. Other areas where psychiatric reviews are increasing include, law enforcement officers, air traffic controllers, astronauts, educators, military officers, athletic coaches, prison guards, court ordered competency evaluations, handlers of hazardous materials, etc. Think about the extreme and unrelenting stress impacting America at this moment: Tax rates going up, tax revenue going down, the national debt out of control, immigration issues stalled for years, frequent threats of missiles from North Korea, unpredictable dangers from irrational governments having vast inventories of lethal bio weaponry, lack of jobs, school closings, soaring college tuitions, and on and on. Isn’t it time we consider some sort of effort to determine if those who govern America during this era of uncertainty are physically and psychologically fit to handle this kind of stress? The great question from Starbuck? Why do so many Americans agree that the physical and

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Hands-off energy healing: both animals and humans have found relief, said healing arts specialist (cont’d from page 12) are just one aspect of

dis-ease. There is a whole person experience- spiritual, emotional, psychological the healing session continues to work long after,” said Colleen. When Colleen herself experienced a session, the results were so dramatic that she knew she had to learn more. Since that time 1 ½ years ago, she has taken extensive class-

es to become certified for levels 1, 2, 3 - and animals, too. She stresses that anyone can do this technique, it’s not necessarily special to her, she just took the time to learn it. “Horses in particular respond to Reconnective Healing® often having a shift in disposition and an improved relationship with their owner,” said Colleen. Recently while working with one horse in

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When I came to Colleen Samuel’s house in Gates I knew I was in for a new experience, but really had no idea exactly what to expect. Colleen has been studying an energy medicine technique dubbed “Reconnective Healing”, and I came to her to learn about it and give it a try. I had experienced different forms of energetic healing before such as qigong, and Reiki and found their benefits useful yet subtle. I figured this experience wouldn’t be much different, after all, energy is energy. So I made myself comfortable on Colleen’s massage table, laying face up and fully clothed, closed my eyes and relaxed. I promised myself I wouldn’t peek, to prevent any judgement. I expected to feel pretty much nothing, yet within moments I felt the old achy injury site in my ankle full of warm glowing energy, as if a gentle heat blan-

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ket was wrapped According to Colleen, Reconnective Healaround it, comforting® works on the energetic field that exists ing and soothing. I peeked, just a moment, to see Colleen calmly waving her hands above around and within your body. This “field” is where health and illness origimy feet. I hadn’t prenate. During a Reconnective It was like a gentle warned her about my chronic ankle problem, massage without even Healing® session, disruptions or any of pains for that a touch from Colleen’s in your body’s energy field are matter. I kept my eyes hands. At the end of my released, allowing the physical body to shift back to a state of closed the rest of the half hour session all I health and wellness. session but could tancould say was, “Wow! She says specific outcomes cangibly feel where she How did you learn to not be guaranteed but typical was working. results have included deep peace do this?!” In each spot where and relaxation, decreased pain, my body held old isfeelings of overall well being, sues the tissues would activate with radiant and because of the hands off nature there is warmth, sometime pulsating or vibrating. no contraindication of its use with any illIt was like a gentle massage without even ness or condition. You may not get the heala touch from Colleen’s hands. At the end of my half hour session all I could say was, ing experience you are expecting however. (cont. page 11) “Physical issues presented “Wow! How did you learn to do this?!”

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