The Canyon Weekly October 12, 2011
Volume 2, Issue 41
News and Life - For Our Side of the Mountain!
Serving the communities of Lyons, Mehama, Elkhorn, Mill City, Gates, Niagra, Detroit, Breitenbush, Idanha and Marion Forks
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Gates Fire Dept considers partnership with Idanha-Detroit Fire Dept
Idanha-Detoit fire chief resigns; two agencies consider partnership to revamp struggling district By Michelle Gates
With a population of about 300, it’s hard to find volunteer firefighters who live in the Idanha-Detroit Rural Fire District. With a fire chief who lives closer to Portland, that job gets even harder. That’s one reason interim Fire Chief Ivan R. Loock gave his resignation earlier this month. “The fact that I am not a resident within the...district simply complicates my continued position as your loyal Fire Chief,”
wrote Loock in his resignation letter to the Idanha-Detroit Fire Dist. Board of Directors. The fire board anticipated this challenge and had already asked the Gates Rural Fire Protection District to help them reorganize. Right now, the partnership is in the development stages and several meetings are scheduled this month to discuss how it would work. The Gates fire department isn’t going to take over the Idanha-Detroit fire depart-
ment, said Chief Gary Swanson. Both departments would remain separate entities with separate boards of directors. The goal is to return the Idanha-Detroit dept. back to its former robust state - like it was before last year’s near $100,000 embezzlement and recent loss of ambulance certification. “If you have a program that’s attractive, you’ll get lots of volunteers,” said Swanson. “Well trained volunteers in small numbers can do an incredible job.”
- and art - are changing Environment in Evolution Howthenature Santiam Canyon’s economy By Karen Widmer
Many of us have memories of the North Santiam Canyon in it’s heyday when the booming economy was based mostly on the rich natural resources available for harvest. In the 70’s, our young people could count on making a decent living working in the woods felling trees or setting choke, or in one of the many mills that lined the Highway 22 corridor. To celebrate our riches we played games on the 4th of July
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with the hatchet toss, tree climbing and the bucksaw events. Our schools thrived, our businesses were many. Jump 40 years into the future and that picture has changed dramatically. Several viable mills remain and the woods are still producing lumber, some businesses are still opening and families are still choosing to make the canyon their home. And the reasons they choose to stay here are many and varied.
“I really came for the river,” says artist Denise Sanders of Lyons, “I just love the Little North Fork.” Denise moved to her modest home near the confluence of the North Santiam and Little North Santiam rivers six years ago where she met her husband Kelly. She has recently been chosen as the featured artist in next springs Canyon Art Festival and is highly involved with the local grass roots group Santiam Hearts to (cont’d on page 3)
Education Summit Please Join Us! Free...Everyone Welcome
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The North Santiam Chamber of Commerce has invited area schools - both public and private - to help you navigate the educational options for your family. School representatives will talk about the future of Santiam Canyon education and be available to answer your questions. Info: 503.897.5000, director@nschamber.org.
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News from the Woods Planning your trip outdoors: staying safe in the forest
Recreational opportunities in the National Forest do not end with the summer. During this time of year, many people head to the woods to see fall colors, harvest mushrooms or hunt. While it is a great time to visit the forest, it is also important to remember that during this season the weather is unpredictable and can change rapidly. “Every year on the Willamette National Forest, someone gets lost or injured in the woods,” said Forest Supervisor Meg Mitchell. “Taking measures to prepare for unexpected events can mean the difference between an inconvenience and an emergency.” Don’t let a sunny day fool you. A day that starts out cloudless can quickly become one of wetting rains and freezing temperatures. Even if you are only part of the day, there are some important steps to take to stay safe: • Tell a friend or relative where you are going and when you expect to be back. Cell phones do not work in most areas in the National Forest. Global Positioning Systems are not reliably either. A detailed map of the area is invaluable. • Bring warm clothes and rain gear in case of inclement weather. Dress in layers with clothing made of wool or synthetic fabrics that wick water. Some people just take a heavy coat, but it can cause you to sweat and that dampens your clothes. The danger is, when you stop moving, the wet clothing quickly cools your body temperature, increasing the risk of hypothermia. • Carry a first aid kit and know a little about basic first aid. • Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle. There are many recommendations for what goes into this kit. Typical items include flashlight, extra food and water, a blanket, matches, rope and a knife. • Have an alternative source of water. You can survive for a long time without food, but not without water. Bring extra water or water purification tablets. • Check with the local Ranger Station for current conditions. Call ahead to see the status of a trail or road system. For example, did you know that Waldo Lake got snow last week? During hunting season, it is also important that everyone heading into the woods wear hunter orange. It is a simple step that makes you distinguishes clearly as a human being. Be sure and
wear it so that it’s visible from all angles. For example, a vest and hat would meet that requirement. For more information on current conditions on the Willamette National Forest, go to www.fs.usda.gov/willamette or contact them at5 41-225-6300. For more information on hunter safety, visit the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife website:http://www.dfw.state.or.us/.
Elk Lake Campground, others re-opened after fire closure
The Detroit Ranger District on the Willamette National Forest has re-opened a portion of the Opal Creek Wilderness, the Elk Lake Campground, Dunlap Lake, Gold Butte Lookout, and portions of Humbug Creek and other watersheds on the north slopes of the Breitenbush River. “We appreciate the public’s support and respect for these closures, we are now well past any danger of fire, and have completed all the rehabilitation needed,” said Detroit District Ranger Grady McMahan.
Detroit Ranger District plans to burn slash piles
In a continuing effort to reduce the build-up of hazardous fuels and improve forest health, the Detroit Ranger District is planning to burn slash piles this fall that were created during timber harvest. Pile burning cleans up material remaining after commercial thinning projects. Some material that remains after thinning is also used for biomass (firewood, fence posts, chips, energy production, etc.), The burns will likely occur during the month of October. The actual dates of ignition will depend on local weather conditions; the burns are done on cooler and wetter days so that the fire does not move beyond the pile being ignited. The burns will occur along Forest Service roads 4696 and 4697; these roads access Elk Lake and Gold Butte Lookout. There are approximately harvest 11 units, totaling 77 acres. Each unit is expected to take one day to ignite, followed by several days of mop-up and monitoring. As a result of the treatments, residents and visitors may see or smell smoke during ignition days, particularly when travelling on roads 4696 and 4697. Depending on weather conditions, light smoke may settle in surrounding valleys following burning operations. The prescribed burns will be carefully monitored. Local authorities will be notified prior to ignition days. No road closures are expected during burn ing operations. There will, however, be an Kitchens & Baths • Interior & Exterior Remodels Windows & Siding • Master Suites increase in Forest Service vehicle traffic on roads that access the drainage area. Visitors Local, Dependable are asked to avoid the area due to safety conCraftsmen. Residential & Commercial Remodeling cerns. Signs will be posted on affected roads www.huellerconstruction.com . 503.859.3575 . Lyons, OR . CCB #114169 if closures become necessary.
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Lyons mural artist to be featured at 2012 Canyon Arts Festival in Mill City Lyons artist Denise Sanders recently refurbished this mural that hangs at Timbertown Resale near John Neal Park. Sanders was chosen as the 2012 Canyon Arts Festival Featured Artist. Arts (H2A). “I am very honored,” said Sanders, about being chosen as their featured artist. H2A, as the group is known, is a group of artists and art lovers, who see the canyon as a potential home base for a community of artists and writers, with ongoing galleries and festivals. Renate Medley founded the group, and cites the beauty and the “clean and green” of the area as a major pull for artists of all types. “I fell in love with Oregon in the 70’s and wanted to move here ever since. We found this place on the river in Mill City and knew we had to make it our home,” said Medley, who moved here in 2006 (cont’d from page 1)
with her husband, Mike. Since their arrival, they have thrown themselves headfirst into the local art scene, helping to support art festivals and hosting visiting actors and musicians. Painting the town Denise Sanders fell in love with art with her first set of watercolors she got as a child. Growing up in Scio, she didn’t actually ever take art classes in school, but remembers watching her grandmother paint. It wasn’t until her son was born in 1984 that she sat down and took the time to let her art grow. Now it is a integral part of her life. Sanders wall sized mural depicting life in the North Santiam Canyon is back on display on the side of the Timbertown building in Lyons after months of painstaking restoration. The mist on the mountains and the flow of the water leans more to a piece of fine art to be gazed at - rather than something to be driven past. You can find it on the corner of Neal Park Rd and Main. Several more pieces of Denise’s work can be seen at the Lyons Library. They depict whimsical creatures and fairy tale land. Many more are posted on her Facebook page. Reflecting on her education, Denise remembers taking only two or three art classes in her life. “I am thankful for that actually,” she said. “I never learned any rules that I’d have to un-learn.” Does the North Santiam Canyon have a potential future as an artists haven, inspired by the mountains and the waters? Or are we already part way there?
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Detroit Post Office goes pink for cancer fundraising
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Detroit Postmaster Vicki Spier sees the month of October as a time to help those around the globe - and those right at home. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Spier has gone out of her way to decorate the Detroit Post Office to help. She’s doing it because of her personal experience with three Detroit breast cancer survivors. Her goal? Sell 50 sheets of the stamps that also raise funds for research. In 2008, the postal service created Breast Cancer Awareness stamps for this purpose. They cost 55 cents each and are good for first class postage. The difference between the sale price and the usual 44 cent postage goes directly to fund research for the sometimes fatal disease. As of Tuesday, Postmaster Vicki Spier has sold 27 sheets of stamps. On her first day, she sold seven sheets. She’s now over half way to her goal. And her efforts are helping more than just those affected by breast cancer. “This community needed something to focus on,” said Spears. “It’s a positive thing for us.”
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Cash for our schools can be as easy as swiping your card at the checkout counter. Our local schools have partnered with Safeway and have the potential of earning up to $25,000 annually. You buy, and Safeway gives back 1% - 4% on qualifying purchases to the school of your choice. Three easy steps will get you on your way: Sign up for a Safeway Club Card, if you don’t already have one. Go to escrip.com and click on 1-
Sign Up. Enter your Club Card number. Local participating schools include Gates Elementary and Mari-Linn Elementary. If you’d like to participate but don’t have access to a computer just stop by these schools and ask to get signed up. Info: Gates Elementary (8972191) or Mari-Linn School (859-2154).
Education Summit coming Oct 19
The North Santiam Chamber of Commerce is holding an Education Summit on Wednesday, October 19, 6pm-8pm at Gates Fire Hall (140 E Sorbin St, Gates). Highlights include a performance from Canyon Critters Pre-School Academy and representatives from areas schools who will discuss the future of education in the Santiam Canyon. Guests include Oregon Connections Academy, Lourdes Charter School, Mari-Linn Elementary, Regis High School, State Representative Sherrie Sprenger and refreshements Free, open to everyone. Info: 503-8975000 or director@nschamber.org or www.NSChamber.org.
Low cost spay/neuter program at local vet
Ark Animal Care’s second annual low cost kitty spay/neuter day is set for October 28th. Here are the details you need to know: • Pre-registration required (we will not take drop-ins that day.) • Space is limited to 10 females and 25 males; $15 cash deposit required (applied to final cost). • Males are $25 (so $10 on day of surgery after deposit) and females are $55 ($40 after deposit).These prices include surgery, anesthesia and a pain injection. • Pain medications to come home are
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optional for $12.00. • All surgeries must be pre-paid in cash the day of surgery. • Additional services will be offered at discounted prices (such as vaccines, microchips, etc). If we fill every spot on this one day, it will help reduce the feral and stray cat population over the next 7 years by a min. of 14,000 cats (conservatively) or up to 14,000,000. The truth lies somewhere between. In any event, we feel that this service is vitally important and look forward to making a difference in the community with this situation. Call Ark Animal Care today to reserve your spot 503-897-6004.
Fall Harvest Festival starts at Fresh to You Produce
In celebration of the annual harvest season, local produce grower Fresh to You is hosting their Fall Harvest Festival on Oct 22 and Oct 29, 12pm-5pm. The two Saturday events will have hay rides, a hay maze, a corn maze, and an obstacle course for just $2 each or $5 for all. Horse drawn carriage rides for $2 each will also give families a chance to see what life was like before the invention of the automobile. Locals can also get great prices on fresh and flavorful Stayton-grown tomatoes - for canning or just eating. Other seasonal produce includes winter squash like Delicata, Acorn and Sweet Meat, all that can help you find your inner winter comfort. Homegrown corn, cabbage, pumpkins, pears and onions are also plentiful this time of year. For more information, contact Fresh to You Produce and Garden Center at 41639 Stayton-Scio Rd, Stayton (thru Stayon toward Scio, just over the river), 503-769-9682 or www.ftyp.com.
MCGRA Winter Sports Sign-ups
The Mill City/Gates Recreation Association is now moving into their winter sports season with basketball and wrestling available. Basketball will be open for boys and girls ages 4 thru 6th grade. Wrestling will be open for kindergarten
thru 6th grade. Fees are $40 for the first participant, with discounts available for multiple kids signing up in a family. Scholarships are also available for any child unable to pay. Applications for both registration and scholarships are available at Mill City City Hall and Gates Elementary School. Please call and leave message if you have any question. 503 854-7009.
Santiam Hearts to Arts plans 2012 events
Santiam Hearts to Arts has BIG PLANS for the Canyon community and outlying areas. 2012 promises to bring lots of fun and excitement with a series of happenings that include a Black History event with a well known guest speaker, Santiam Canyon Community Chorus musical tribute, and family activities. Don’t miss this important event on February 25, 2012. As the winter fades away, you’ll want to attend “Spring Awakening” a music and dance performance that will open the festival season on April 28th. Soon to follow, CanyonArts Festival on May 19th with muralist Denise Sanders as the featured artist. Finally, get out your poodle skirts and leather jackets for a late summer Motorcycle Cruise in and 50s Sock Hop with 50s and motorcycle related art and fashion on display (including leather jackets, velvet paintings etc.). In addition, we’re working on school assemblies, senior events, and kid’s activities. If you want to find out more about what’s happening with local arts in our community, come attend one of our meetings on the first Saturday of every month at Trexler Farms at 10:00 a.m. or visit our website www.heartstoarts.org There’s no stopping our group’s passion for the arts! Stay tuned details!
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Memorial Service for Raymond Curtis Keys February 19, 1963-October 6, 2011.
Keys was living in Salem and has family in the Gates area. His memorial service will be held Thursday, October 13 at 2pm at Living Water Church of God 132 Sorbin St, Gates.
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It’s a rite of passage for many Mill City Middle School students - a trip away from school that gives a dose of reality to the education track. Once a year, local sixth graders get a chance to explore the world at Outdoor School. This time, it was at the Oregon Coast at Camp Meriwether just south of Cape Lookout. “Many of the things the students learn apply toward their science curriculum,” read the letter to students. “However, a fairly large piece deals with learning life skills; cooperation, tolerance, teamwork, empathy, responsibility, friendship, etc...” The students spent Sept 26-30 studying topics like forest products and forest renewal, wildlife identification, stream
conditions and outdoor survival. They also had to work through several tasks designed to teach them about the world beyond their own lives - by simulating what it would be like to be blind, deaf or have asthma, as well as how to get things done when it takes group cooperation. But the school couldn’t happen without local donors like the Lions Club, who sponsors four students annually at a cost of $75 each. The other $35 is paid by the student. Other fundraisers that support the Outdoor School include the sixth grade Spell-a-thon and a several thousand dollar donation from the Friends of Paul Bunyan. Community members have also donated over the years. “We greatly appreciate their generosity.”
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specific qualifications relating to the position to 150 SW Evergreen Street or PO Box 197 Mill City, Oregon 97360 or fax to 503-897-4004. Fingerprinting will be scheduled upon acceptance of position. Fees associated with the criminal check and fingerprinting process will be paid by the employee. **In-District applicants need to submit a letter of application with qualifications to the District Office.**
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Mari-Linn gets ready for holiday bazaar
The ongoing annual fundraiser full of holiday cheer is seeking vendors. 15 spaces have already been reserved at the Mari-Linn Canyon Crafter’s Holiday Bazaar coming this Nov 19, 9am3pm at Mari-Linn School gymnasium. Over the years, a variety of groups have organized the event. Last year, the school had 32 vendors and raised about $1000 for school activities. This year, Melaine Norman and Principal Jeri Loftus are embracing the day - and will use the proceeds to help fund the boys basketball team, sixth grade Outdoor School and other field trips.
“It’s really festive,” said Principal Jeri Loftus. “It starts me thinking about Christmas.” The bazaar traditionally draws local hobbyists who make jams and jellies and other handmade treats, in addition to Saturday market fare like Scentsy candles. Loftus said her favorite item from last year was a pair of microwavable slippers that keep her feet warm. The event will have hourly door prizes and admission and parking are free. 8x10 vendor space is $35. Info: Melanie Norman or Jeri Loftus: 503-8592154
Lyons-area church group resumes Parents Time Out - movie night for kids
Canyon Bible Fellowship in Lyons (formerly Canyon Baptist Church) is resuming their popular Friday night movie events - designed to give local parents a safe place to leave the kids while they enjoy a night of rest and relaxation. Earlier this year, the group hosted a three month series of movie nights with showings like How to Train Your Dragon, Cars and Bolt. “Parents really appreciated the free time to do those things they can’t usually do with kids in tow,” said Teresa Bell. The local church organizes the free,
drop-in, all ages movie night on the second Friday of each month with snacks like popcorn and fruits or veggies. The next event will be October 15, 6pm-9pm with the following schedule: 6-6:30pm Bible Story; 6:308:30pm Current Popular Kid Movie on Video; 8:30-9pm Board Games (Please pick the kids up promptly at 9pm). Events are scheduled until June, 2012 at Canyon Bible Fellowship 446 Cedar Street, Lyons. Event info: 503-8592627. To volunteer, contact Teresa Bell 503-897-4721.
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For the next week, we expect the North Santiam to be fairly high but clear. Navigation will be Vendors wanted at the Canyon wet and wild upstream from Fishermen’s Bend Crafters Holiday Bazaar in Lyons, but lower river sections will be easily and comNovember 19, 9am - 3pm. $35 for 8’ fortably runable by experienced boaters. x 10’ booth space. contact Melanie or Wildlife is abundant in the Fall because of the Jeri at 503 859-2154 food supply provided by the spawning Chinook salmon, mushrooms, and the last chance before Notice: Foreclosure lien auction sale winter to fatten up on greenery. Leaves have 10am, Oct 21 2011. started to fall and the change of seasons is obviProperty is a 1995 4x4 Dodge pickup, ous. auto trans, needing much repair. Summer steelhead are still available in upper Linn Co. Courthouse, North side main and middle river sections. Because most of the lobby, 300 SW 4th ave, Albany, Or. normal drifts are high and fast, the fish lay in Lien against Ervin Warn, by James different locations than usual. Expect to find the Turner $5237.00, (min bid). steelhead around the sides of gravel bars and below islands. Publishers Notice: All real estate advertising Coho (silver salmon) lay in different water in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise than steelhead and in different types of water any preference, limitation, or discrimination than coastal coho, which are most often caught based on color, race, sex, religion, handicap, in the bays. In the river, they will look for runs familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation with little current. Those locations are mostly or discrimination. The Canyon Weekly will in the lower river, and the coho have no reason not knowingly accept any advertising that (other than straying) to go upstream from the violates this law. All dwellings advertised are available on an equal Little North Fork. Coho anglers have the chance opportunity basis. for success from Neal Park to Stayton or even Get ready for winter road conditions! below Stayton and around Green’s Bridge and 1998 Chevrolet Blazer LT, Jefferson. Slow drifts are plentiful down there fully loaded, leather seats, with and there is lots of solitude. seat warmer. Newer tires. Automatic Several professional paddle raft groups have 4 wheel drive, non-smoker, well been running Packsaddle to Mill City. They use maintained. No dents or scrapes. Most mileage is local. Was asking small 12 and 14 foot rafts and six or eight guests straddle the tubes and everyone paddles. They $4900, now $4200 or OBO. Call wear good wetsuits and are well equipped. It 503-551-2645 is not uncommon for those rafters to go swim1997 Range Rover - Land Rover ming. North Santiam River Trips uses larger rafts Complete Comfort, low mileage 125K. Well maintained, all service (usually 16 foot) with bench front seats and a records. Great tires,all elec, boatman who uses oars to row the raft. Guests sunroof, dark navy blue, tan sometimes receive a little overspray from the leather, heated seats. CD player, whitewater, but generally they can relax and tinted window, Good Condition, enjoy the trip without being immersed in water GREAT FUN!! Rare Find and Ex- and paddling hard. tremely Affordable. Randy 541709-7199 or Eve 503-897-3347
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Santiam Memorial Hospital Auxiliary meets Oct 20, 1pm in the Freres Auditorium with sandwich/fruit luncheon free for all Auxiliary members and guests/visitors. Info: Char Bartosz 503-749-2910. 11th annual Santiam Canyon Scholarship Banquet and Auction with the Santiam Canyon Scholarship Committee. Oct 22, 3:30pm “Attitude” Adjustment Time, 5pm dinner at Salem Elks Lodge No. 336 at 2336 Turner Rd. SE Salem. Tickets $30 and include “Oktoberfest” Buffet and entry into the gift basket raffle. Ivy removal at Niagara County Park Oct. 22, 9am-12pm in celebration of Make a Difference Day. Organized by North Santiam Watershed Council. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and bring gloves, clippers if you have them. Other tools will be provided. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Niagara County Park is located on the south (right) side of Hwy 22 approx. 5 miles east of Gates. Info: www.nsantiamwatershed.org, or 503-930-8202. Bob’s Burgers Benefit Dinner and “Doomsday Survivor Party” Oct 22 at Mill City Eagles Lodge. Proceeds benefit Hollie Golden who was injured in a vehicle accident. Come buy some burgers and fries and stick around for the night’s events! New members, guests welcome. 503-897-3100 Community Halloween Party October 31, 6pm-8pm at Mill City Eagles Lodge. New members, guests welcome.897-3100 Snowmobile Safety Class with the North Santiam Snowmobile Club on Nov. 5th, 8am at Mill City Scout Cabin. 49003 Remine Rd. Info:503-897-2915 North Santiam School District Com-
munity Engagement Forum at MariLinn on Nov 8, 6:30-8pm. Dinner from 6-6:30 pm. Info: 503-859-2157 Canyon Readers at Trexler Farm in Mehama. Nov. 10: The Innocent Man by John Grisham. Dinner at 6:30pm, discussion at 7pm. Herb Bastuscheck 503-8592668. 9th Annual Santiam Canyon School District Hall of Fame Banquet Nov 12, 7pm at the high school commons. The Hall of Fame committee is looking for individual sponsors ($150) or all recipient sponsors ($600). Info: David Plotts, Caroline Gillaspy 503-897-2311. Canyon Crafters Holiday Bazaar Nov 19, 9am-3pm at Mari-Linn School. Proceeds benefit school programs. 8x10 space avail for $35. Info: 503-859-2154 Mill City Eagles Lodge Holiday Bazaar Nov 19 with bake sale and craft table at Santiam High School. Info: New members, guests welcome. 503-897-3100
Friday, October 14
9am Mill City Planning Commission meets at MC Fire Hall. Vacancy open, contact city hall at 503-897-2302. 6-9pm Parents Time Out - Kids Movie Night at Canyon Bible Fellowship, 46 Cedar St Lyons (formerly Canyon Baptist Church). Free, all ages. Movie, snacks, games and bible stories. 2nd friday of each month. Info: 503-859-2627. 7pm Santiam High School Football at Wednesday, October 12 Kennedy. 1pm Lyons Garden Club meets at Lyons 7pm Canyon Gospel Sing at Living Fire Department meeting room. New Water Church of God at 132 Sorbin St,. members invited. Info: Jean 503-859Gates. Free, everyone welcome. Info: 2563 or Diane 503-394-2197. 503-897-2769 2-4pm Marian Estates Auxiliary 10 am-1pm Open House for Oregon BINGO at Maurice’s Bistro at Marian Connections Academy at Centennial Estates.390 SE Church St. Sublimity 503- Elementary School 38875 NW First Av932-4667 $5.00 to play 10 Game Packet enue in downtown Scio. 4pm Football at Mill City Middle Saturday, October 15 School. 8am Jeff Silbernagel Memorial 3K & 4pm Mill City Volleyball at Mt Angel. 5K Fun Run & Walk at John Neal Park, 7pm Theater Outreach presents “The Lyons. Early registration at 8am, race 39 Steps” at the Santiam High School starts at 9am. Entry Fee: $10.00. All proAuditorium. The Tony-award winning ceeds go to help pay for medical costs for Broadway farce of the classic 1935 Hitch- a young cancer patient. Info: Crista Miller cock film with a talented cast of just four 503-580-4907 actors. $6 adults, youth accompanied 1pm-3pm Canned food drive at the Mill by a parent are free. Info: City Dental Office parking lot, hosted by Caroline Gillaspy 503Girl Scout Troup #10102. Food will be 897-2311 donated to the local food bank. 7pm Lyons-Mehama 32 Annual Regis Auction Call Ron or Water District Rate Sue if you’d like to be invited. 503 749Increase meeting at 1935 www.regishighschool.net Mehama Fire Hall, 21475 Monday, October 17 Ferry Rd. The Board of Puppy Kindergarten/S.T.A.R. Puppy Directors is seeking public Class with Social Graces Dog Tr.aining. input about a potential Info: Linda Grace 503-859-3647, Socialbase rate increase. GracesDogTraining@gmail.com.
Events This Week
Thursday, October 13
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4:30 Santiam High School Volley ball at Culver. 6:30pm Canyon Readers at Trexler Farm in Mehama: Islands in the Stream by Earnest Hemmingway. Dinner at 6:30pm, discussion at 7pm. Herb Bastuscheck 503-859-2668. 6:30pm Mill City Gates Recreation Assoc meets. Scout Cabin 49003 Remine Rd 7-9pm North Santiam Watershed Council Meeting at the Stayton Community Center (400 W Virginia St). Free, public welcome. Info: www.nsantiamwatershed.org, 503-930-8202.
4pm Mill City Middle School Volleyball at East Linn.
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5pm Santiam JV Football home game. 5:30pm Idanha/Detroit Rural Fire Protection District meets at Detoit Fire Hall
with Social Graces Dog Training. 6 weeks on Wed, 6:30-7:30pm starting Oct 19. Suitable for all friendly dogs with varied ability levels. $75 for 6 weeks or Tuesday, October 18 $15 per session. (No class on Nov. 23, 8am Marketing Roundtable with Thanksgiving week). Pre-Registration GROW North Santiam at Trexler Farm. and veterinary vaccines required.Limited Open to anyone who wants to discuss sales and marketing issues, get ideas from enrollment. Info: 503-859-3647 or socialgracesdogtraining@gmail.com peers, and generally wake up to great Thursday, October 20 marketing fun with GROW at Trexler 7-8pm North Santiam School District Farm! Info: Allison 503.871.5188 or Board meeting (Mari-Linn) Info: 503www.growSantiam.org. 859-2154 4:30 Santiam High School Volleyball home game.
Ongoing Weekly Events
Wednesday, October 19
4pm Mill City Middle School Volleyball at St. Mary’s. 6pm-8pm Education Summit at Gates Fire Hall with the North Santiam Chamber of Commerce at 140 E Sorbin St, Gates. (See ad page 1)Free, open to everyone. Info: 503-897-5000 or director@ nschamber.org or www.NSChamber.org. 6:30pm Federal Lakes Recreation Committee Detroit Lake meets at Detroit Ranger Station. Info: www. detroitlakeoregonrecreation.com 6:30-7:30pm Obedience & Rally dog training class at Mill City Scout Cabin
Mondays
4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12 grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, ect. FREE. Mill City Baptist Church. 6:30-8pm Zumba in the Canyon with Nicole Miller 1 hr. cardio, 30 mins. abs & glutes (bring your mat) $5/session. Santiam High School commons 265 SW Evergreen St. Mill City 503-949-7621 7-8:30pm Santiam Community Chorus resumes at Mill City Christian Church. All voices Welcome! Join us in preparation for the holiday season. Info: Jo Ann at 503 859-3426
Tuesdays
10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Bible Fellowship 446 Cedar, Lyons 910-4918 12pm Senior Meals Fellowship Hall, Mill City Presbyterian Church. Meals on Wheels avail. Ruth:503 897-2204
Gates Community Church of Christ “..reaching the canyon for Christ.”
Mike Stair, Minister
Sunday School 9:45am Worship 11am 40070 Gates School Rd (503)897-3210
7:30pm Santiam Al-Anon for family and friends of alcoholics, open meeting, Mt. View Church, Aumsville
Wednesdays
10am-3pm Judy’s Art Class at Mill City Eagles Hall. Oil painting, all levels welcome. Weekly on Wednesdays. Drop in, open to all. 503 859-2213 7pm. AA Mtg Santiam Chapel, Lyons. 7:30-8:30pm Idanha AA at City Hall
Thursdays
12pm Senior Meals. Fellowship Hall, Mill City Presbyterian Church. FREE 503 897-2204. 5:30-9:30pm Teen Movie Night Ages 10-18 Mill City Christian Church, Mill City. All kids MUST be picked up at 9:30pm. Free. 503-602-8742 10am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates Church, all levels! 897-2102 4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12 grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos Ball. FREE. Mill City Baptist Church. 6:30-8pm Zumba in the Canyon with Nicole Miller 1 hr. cardio, 30 mins. abs & glutes (bring your mat) $5/session. Santiam High School commons 265 SW Evergreen St. Mill City 503-949-7621
Fridays
Free Knife Sharpening Fridays at Gene’s Meat Market from 3pm-6pm (limit 5, please). At the flashing yellow light on Hwy 22 in Mehama. 503-859-2252. 10am-12pm Kid Zone Fun, crafts and a FREE sack lunch. Mill City Baptist Church. 140 N. 1st. St (503) 536-5414 1pm Canyon Senior Center Open Pinochle 844 South First St, Mill City 503-897-4176 7:30-8:30pm Idanha AA Mtg at City Hall
Saturdays
8pm Saturday Night Movies at Mill City Eagles Lodge. Free. New members/ guests welcome. 897-3100
Pastor Brian Byers 503-897-2716 251 SW 3rd St, Mill City
Mill City
Christian Church www.millcitychristianchurch.
Sunday School 9am Worship 10am
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Don’t Miss It!
Theater Outreach presents
A comic rendition of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film noir
The 39 Steps Tonight!
Wednesday, October 12 at 7pm at Santiam Auditorium
Open house, art show at online school to focus on fundraising for breast cancer and food banks
Students and teachers are going the ey raised will go to the Oregon Affiliate of extra mile to help local charities at the the Susan G. Komen Foundation.” Annual Open House for Oregon ConnecSean White, 15, is the OCA’s National tions Academy (OCA) this Friday, Oct Junior Honor Society (NJHS) President 14, 10am-1pm at Centennial Elementary explained, “We are also having a food School (38875 NW First Avenue,Scio). drive to support the Linn-Benton Food The National Honor Society (NHS) will Share. We encourage families to come have a special student/teacher Art Gal- help those in need.” lery to showcase pieces from the school’s “It is great to see students reaching out to students and staff. This year’s NHS Presi- the community and making a difference,” dent, Naomi Smith, 17, senior, said, “Our said High School English Teacher and chapter is auctioning off student artwork NHS/NJHS Advisor Katy Naylor. that was donated by middle school and The Art Gallery is the brainchild of 17high school students. The auction is a year old Megan Bernatzki, a senior at “Passionately Pink Fundraiser” and mon- OCA, who does drawings and paintings
in pencil, pen and watercolors. “I got involved in putting together this Art Gallery because of my love and interest for the arts, and the hope of finding other students who share that feeling,” said Bernatzki The OCA Open House is one of two annual events that allow students to meet teachers and other students from around the state. Events planned include: Simon Says, Math Ball Addition, Spelling and Crafts for the younger grades. The Geography of Oregon game, Academic Scavenger Hunt, and a new event called “What does a Virtual School Look Like?” will be available.
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