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Canyon Life Museum opens “new” building
Saturday’s open house unveiled the beautiful restoration of the oldest commercial building in Mill City The former Santiam Lumbering Company Building, the oldest commercial building still standing in Mill City, is now ready to become a vital part of the North Santiam Historical Society and Canyon Life Museum, said organizers. The North Santiam Historical Society purchased the building on Wall Street in 2009, thanks to a generous donation from Josephine Reid. Built in the 1890’s, it was originally three stories tall and housed Mill City’s railroad depot, post office and the Wells Fargo freight and money exchange of-
fices. The Santiam Lumbering mill manager, John Shaw, and his family, also lived in the upstairs apartments. Over the years the building has been home to numerous businesses. Restoration was recently finished ahead of schedule thanks to a grant from the Fred Meyer Memorial Trust. Special thanks are extended to Bill Shepard and Dale Kirsch for their careful demolition of the interior of the building and to Dan Benjamin and Jenny Reid for their exceptional skills in saving and restoring the building.
Mill City Planning Commission addresses Governor Kitzhaber on issue of field burning Group says smoke in Santiam Canyon’s wilderness area is a violation of the Federal Clean Air Act
By Gay Stuntzer Every year, the 6,000 to 8,000 residents of the North Santiam Canyon are forced to breathe air polluted with smoke from field burning. It is common knowledge among local residents that burning is not allowed when winds are blowing in the direction of major population centers, but is allowed when the wind blows from west to east, straight toward the canyon. On October 6, 2014 members of the Mill City Planning Commission sent a letter to Gov. John Kitzhaber and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Director Dick Pedersen asking for relief. The planning commission believes the continued degradation of our air quality violates state guidelines which are designed to ensure that residents of low-income communities do not face inordinate environmental hazards and health risks. Commissioners have shared the letter with members of the Oregon Environmental Justice Task Force. Smoke from field burning also drifts into the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Area which is in violation of the federal Clean Air Act according to the Planning Commission State officials say field burning in Oregon
has been reduced by 90 percent in recent years. Unfortunately, the remaining 10 percent has a severe impact on residents of the North Santiam Canyon - especially those who suffer from asthma or other respiratory disorders. Following are excerpts of the letter sent. The entire manuscript can be read at Mill City City Hall. Editor’s Note: this letter was edited for space. Copies of this letter are also available by email. Please direct all correspondence/comments to Gay Stuntzner, PO Box 686, Mill City, OR 97360, 503-8972236, d.g.stuntzner@frontier.com and/or David Leach, PO Box 758, Mill City, OR 97360, 503-897-2762, adleach@wbcable.net. Dear Governor Kitzhaber and Mr. Pedersen, Annually, in the months of August and September, citizens in the North Santiam Canyon are forced to breathe the noxious smoke-filled air due to agricultural field burning. Our city and county officials in the Canyon receive complaints each year from citizens who are experiencing severely detrimental health issues, such as trouble breathing, burning eyes and skin irritation. Phoned complaints to the State Department of Agriculture concerning smoke incursions have
produced no relief, and after many years of no action, many of us are frustrated and see no further use in calling. After complaining numerous times, one Mill City resident has been placed on the ODA Smoke Notice List which regularly advises: “Test fires will be conducted in the (various) areas today with the possibility of limited open field burning to follow. There is also a possibility of other test fires in surrounding fire districts. Please do not respond to this message. This message is for information purposes only.” Such a response does nothing to reduce the impact of poor air quality, and the “do not respond” directive serves to reinforce our belief that we have no alternative but to accept the smoke. Although significant reductions in field burning have been made, from our standpoint these reductions have primarily served to placate complaints from larger population centers while our air quality is apparently of little concern. In addition, the filthy black residue coats everything outdoors -- sidewalks, decks, patios, garden vegetables -which is then brought inside. We have observed over the years that burning is allowed only when the wind is not blowing from east to west, (cont’d on page 4) 1
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Organic food source close to home? Dear Editor, I am wondering if there is interest in bringing some healthier food options to the canyon. Seems like we have to travel at least to Stayton, and more likely to Salem for options that are GMO free, organic, gluten free, meat raised without extra antibiotics and growth hormones, eggs and dairy fed non GMO food or some odd, but very healthy things, like kefir grains, also GMO free beer. Is anyone else interested in brainstorming
about it? Health food grocer? Deli? Food co-op? Food buying club? Do we have enough interest to support a store front? Seems like a good idea to me. I also suggest that there are plenty of people traveling up 22 who would possibly appreciate such an option. Store, healthy deli/organic salad bar. We want those tourist dollars and I want the healthiest food possible easily accessible locally. Anyone else? Hopefully, Kristen Gustafson
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October is Fire Prevention Month and the Mill City Volunteer Firemen have tips to make your home safer. If you rent and do not have working smoke alarms, contact your landlord or property manager. All rental units are suppose to have working smoke alarms. How Old is Your Alarm? Smoke alarms that are 10 years old or older should be replaced. 1⁄2 of home fires deaths happened in homes without a working
smoke alarm. Properly installed and maintained smoke alarms save lives and protect against injury and loss due to fire. For increased protection, install a smoke alarm on every level of your home, outside sleeping areas and in each bedroom. Does your alarm work? Test your smoke alarm once a month using the test button. Smoke from a fire spreads fast and is deadly. Working smoke alarms give early
warning so you can get outside quickly and escape to your meeting place. A common reason for a non-functioning smoke alarm is that people disable it after a false alarm. If a smoke alarm alerts (or sounds) and there is not a fire (i.e burnt toast), push the hush button. Do not remove the battery. Open the windows and doors to clear out the smoke. For more fire safety tips you can contact the Mill City Volunteer Fire Department and 503-897-2390.
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Public Library. Stayton Library to Lyons Buy a book bag for $5 and fill it with host job fair on Nov 8 many of the fiction and non-fiction
The Stayton Public Library job fair will have representatives from local businesses and manufacturers, NORPAC, WorkSource Oregon and staffing agencies on NOvember 8, said organizers. They will answer questions and provide information about their organizations. There will also be information on drug testing what is tested and what to expect. The library will provide print and online resources. This is an opportunity to meet employers for both seasonal and long-term employment. Coffee and cookies will be provided. “I help a lot of patrons who are looking for work and writing resumes on the library computers. I think a job fair is a great way to connect our members with current resources.” Stephanie Rubel, Library Assistant. The event is on Saturday November 8, 2014 from 10am-4pm at Stayton Public Library E.G.Siegmund Meeting Room. Info: Katinka Bryk 503-769-3313, katinka@ccrls.org.
books, and audio/visual materials. A 50/50 raffle, and due to a generous donation, a Mini I-Pad raffle will also take place. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Tickets will be sold from now to the end of the book sale. You may purchase tickets from Friends members or at the Lyons Public Library and the U S Bank in Mill City. The Friends have supported the Lyons Library in many ways. With the purchase of new computers and computer chairs for the Internet stations; supporting the summer reading program; the purchase of a digital camera for programs, and more. If you would like to learn more or become a member, contact Brenda at 503-859-3152 or Stella at 503-859-2322.
Gates Fire Dept instead of rows of chairs. Hors d’oeuvres gets ready for will be served, and wine and beer will be Lyons Library book Autumn Rhythms sold. The doors will open an hour before the sale happens Nov 15 concert in November concert. Tickets are $25 each and must be paid Mark your calendars for November 15,
Plans are underway by the Gates Fire Dis2014! The Friends of the Lyons Library will trict for a fall concert, said event organizers. have their annual book sale from 9am-3pm This year’s theme is “Autumn Rhythms” at the St. Patrick’s Hall on the corner of Ash and will feature a wide variety of musical & 7th Streets in Lyons, just across from the numbers. Singers will present solos, duets and small group ensembles. There will also be instrumental numbers featuring piano and string bass. The event is scheduled for Friday, November 21, 7:30pm, Saturday, November 22, 7:30pm, and Sunday, November 23, 5pm at the community space at the Gates Fire Hall. Seating will be cabaret-style at tables
in advance to be reserved at the door. There will only be 64 seats available each night. Tickets are now on sale. For reservations call Nancy Swanson at 503-897-3454 or email rtb@wvi.com.
Detroit Dam road to close on October 24
The road over Detroit Dam will be closed on Friday, October 24 from 8am-3pm in order to perform annual maintenance. A crane will block the road while machinery is put in place. If the work cannot be completed on Friday due to unfavorable conditions, the alternate day would be Saturday, October 25. “We apologize for the inconvenience,” said Christie L. Johnson, the Park Ranger/ Outreach Specialist (Willamette Valley Project) for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 3
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FOOD & PASTRIES 7-5 m-sat 8-5 sun Hwy 22 Mill City (503)897-2378 often (cont’d from page 1) but from west to east into communities where air is not monitored for quality and where terrain tends to trap the smoke. This untenable situation affects all citizens living east of Lyons/ Mehama on the highway 22 corridor and even extends into the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness area, where Forest Service personnel have noted that field burning smoke settles into the forest, a violation of the Clean Air Act of 1963. Mt. Jefferson Wilderness is a Class I Airshed (Clean Air Act - Code of Federal Regulations, Reference (40 CFR PART 81.425). An article regarding a Colorado wilderness workshop defines a Class 1 Airshed as “the highest designation under federal standards, which essentially equates to pure air. The Clean Air Act tolerates no degradation of visibility in Class 1 Airsheds.” (See www.wildernessworkshop.org/our-work/ wilderness/w-monitoring/air/) In addition, when noxious air has moved eastward up the canyon, smoke often settles on Detroit Lake, adversely affecting tourism and recreation. As for Oregon’s air quality monitoring stations, there are none east of Lyons along ORE 22, but there are air quality monitoring stations in communities about the size of Mill City (e.g., Enterprise, population 1888), as well as in smaller communities (e.g., Cove, population 555), several unincorporated communities (Carus and Provolt), and many communities that straddle I-5. (See http://www. deq.state.or.us/lab/aqm/stations/ aqmStationMap.htm) The North Santiam Canyon narrows significantly east of Lyons and smoke concentrates as 4
it moves up the Canyon and into affected on days when smoke ac- monitoring stations east of Lythe Mount Jefferson Wilderness. cumulates in our canyon. ons/Mehama, i.e., in Mill City, With no monitoring stations in Local officials are sympathetic, Detroit and the Mt. Jefferson Wilthe upper Canyon it is difficult to but have no decision-making au- derness, which would insure the understand how compliance with thority to force those who are pol- integrity of the Clean Air Act? either health or airshed (2) Why are our citistandards can be verified. zens, who live in less Mill City Planning It is understandable how wealthy communities in Commission: Field burning citizen complaints can be the North Santiam Candismissed when there is hurts those with medical issues. yon, not given the same no mechanism for meaconsideration as citizens “We know of community suring air quality in our living in the Willamette communities. Valley? residents who are severely On an extensive field (3) Why should noxaffected on days when smoke burning day, the smoke ious smoke be directed is so dense in Mill City, accumulates in our canyon.” east in our direction for instance, that the surrather than west toward rounding foothills, usually in luting the air to discontinue the Salem? plain sight, are totally obscured. practice. (4) Must our citizens live in an This is clearly “particulate polIn 1996 the Seattle Times re- environment less healthy than lution” as described by the EPA ported that, according to a study those to the west of us and suffer in Basic Information. “Some of released by Eastern Washington serious health consequences? the pollutants which form haze University, “field burning releas- (5) Why is preferential treatment have also been linked to serious es cancer-causing smoke” (see at- directed toward some Oregonians health problems and environmen- tached article). There is no reason while pockets of less-populated/ tal damage. to suggest that the same findings low-income areas are considered Exposure to very small particles would not be found in Oregon if of lesser significance? in the air have been linked with such a study was conducted. (6) Why are our citizens “disincreased respiratory illness, deIt is with these issues in mind proportionately affected” by the creased lung function, and even that we call upon Governor noxious smoke-filled air? premature death. In addition, par- Kitzhaber and the Environmen- (7) Forest residue burning is reticles such as nitrates and sulfates tal Justice Task Force to address stricted in the Mt Jefferson Wilcontribute to acid rain formation concerns with which our citizens derness; why isn’t field burning which makes lakes, rivers, and have been dealing for decades. smoke also restricted? streams unsuitable for many fish, Based on the justice issues as (8) Is this not clearly an “imporand erodes buildings, historical related, we believe agricultural tant environmental justice issue”? monuments, and paint on cars.” field burning should either be: (9) How is the State of Oregon (http://www.epa.gov/airquality/ (a) regulated so that our com- complying with Environmental cleanair.html) munities are afforded the same Justice standards in its smoke The Department of Environmen- consideration as our State Capitol management? (10) Why does tal Quality, Division 266, Field and other larger Willamette Val- the ORE 22 buffer zone extend Burning Rules (Willamette Val- ley cities and towns or (b) disal- east through Salem and end at ley) specifically refers to “dan- lowed. Decisions for field burn- Mehama/Lyons rather than exgers to public health” as a quali- ing should be based on the same tend further east to Detroit? (11) fying factor to ban field burning. criteria as those used for all Or- Lastly, what detrimental effects We believe our communities egon communities, regardless of does this smoke have on climate experience such health dangers size or wealth. change and global warming? with greater frequency than most We respectfully request answers Sincerely, others, and we know of commu- to the following questions: The Mill City Planning nity residents who are severely (1) Why are there no air quality Commissioners
2014 Scholarship Banquet: Masquerade Ball
Who is who? No one knows, but this celebratory crowd was happy to empty their pockets in the name of secondary education at the auction and benefit on Saturday. Photos by Rustbucket Photography.
Tickets now on sale for Santiam Canyon School District’s Hall of Fame Banquet
By David Plotts There’s only about one week left to purchase tickets for this year’s Hall of Fame Banquet. The 12th annual Santiam Canyon School District “Hall of Fame” Banquet is Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 7pm in the Junior/Senior High School commons. This year’s recipients are former students Damien Ramirez (90), Gerald (Jerry) Long (82), and Kurt Carpenter (73). Former Staff member Mike McClain, and former teams girls basketball teams from 1998-99. Members of the basketball team were Lisa Adams, Shayna Carr, Amber Fredrickson, Drenda Madsen, Nettie Gillaspy, Annie Gillaspy, Reanne White, Katie Tonroy, Rachel Quihuis, Kendra Stewart, Maria Guiteriez, and Erin Plotts. Coaches were Rich Moore, David Plotts, Harold Shannon, and Janet Sexton. Damien Ramirez is a well-respected teacher and coach at West Salem High School. He previously taught at North Salem and South Albany High School. He has received numerous honors while working as an educator and coach over the last 19 years. He is well-respected by colleagues and by students and parents alike. Damien graduated from Western Oregon University where he earned All-Conference honors in football,
while pursuing his teaching degree. Gerald (Jerry) Long graduated from Pacific University (Forest Grove) with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in social work and a minor in psychology. He was a member of the Boxer Football Team and earned three varsity letters. Jerry has worked for over 27 years with the Department of Corrections. He currently is the Assistant Superintendent if General Services at the Oregon State Correctional Institution. He has served as a youth coach for several organizations in the Salem area. Kurt Carpenter started Carpenter’s Plumbing many years ago and has served the local canyon ever since. Through hard work, diligence, quality work and high ethical standards he has grown his business. Kurt has helped local residents and the school district on numerous occasions when emergencies have occurred. He has been very generous in donating time and expertise in helping others out. He has served as a positive role model for Santiam students of what a successful Santiam graduate and business person can do. Former staff member Mike McClain taught in the school district from the early 1970’s through the early 1980’s. Mr. McClain taught English classes, drama, Head Track & Cross Country Coach and assistant Bas-
ketball Coach. Mr. McClain was also very instrumental in helping start the Santiam Civics Theater and local school humanities program. Mr. McClain left Santiam and went to the Central Point School district where he moved up the ladder from teacher to administrator to Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent. Mr. McClain was well known and respected and later led classes to aspiring future administrators. The 1998-1999 Girls Basketball Team ended an 18 drought for girl’s athletics qualifying for a state tournament. Through a lot of hard work and team focus the 1998-99 team set a standard of excellence that teams for the next decade plus used as a model to live by. This team put Santiam Girl’s Basketball back on the map, and it still continues to be one of the elite programs around the state. Come out and enjoy this special evening where so many have brought special recognition to the Santiam Canyon School District. Family, friends, and community are all invited. Cost is $20 per person for adults and $10 for students K-6. Make checks payable to Santiam Hall of Fame. RSVP’s must be made by October 22nd For more information contact Santiam Junior/Senior High School at 503-897-2311 or email david.plotts@santiam.k12.or.us. There will be no sales at the door. 5
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Bill Sanderson’s North Santiam River Report for October 13, 2014
Fall colors are beautiful. River level is scheduled Day, and that is today! Many of the ash, alder, mato be constant around 3,000 cubic feet per second ple, and cottonwood leaves are turning color and at Packsaddle and around 4.5 feet deep at Me- falling. The river will seem to be quite different hama. That forecast should be good for two weeks, with the approaching seasonal changes. but rain could change that. Detroit Lakes Recreation Committee meets Big rafts with expert operators can enjoyably Wednesday October 15 at 6:30 at the Gates Fire run the river above Mill City until Hall in Gates, OR with Dave heavy rains come. Then, it will still White organizing and presidNorth Santiam be good for running the river below ing. Much important business Mill City, good from Mehama to is discussed about the upper River Trips Stayton, good from Stayton to Jefriver and the Lake. Visitors are 503-897-3301 ferson, and also good down to the welcome. www.nsrtrips.com Santiam Rest Stop or even to IndeSteelheaders Salem Chapter pendence. Lots of juvenile fish are bilsan@wvi.com is scheduled to meet on Tuesgrowing and migrating, so there are day October 21 at 7:00 p.m. lots of big birds also. at Keizer Community Center. With the large number of Silver salmon (Coho) Tom Khaffun has been providing great programs coming upstream from Oregon City, fishing for and help is needed with website posting and newsthem is pretty good in several locations. They letter publication. move according to river temperature and that is North Santiam River Guides Association unusual this year. Many of the Coho and the late meets on Wednesday October 22 at 6:00 p.m. at Summer Steelhead are concentrated in a few loca- Neufeldt’s Diner in Aumsville. Bart DeBow from tions right now, so anglers have a chance to have Fish and Wildlife with show videos of recent fish excellent results. passage at Bennett Dams at Stayton Island. We The peak of Fall colors often is around Columbus will get the best technical information available
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May 7, 1968 – October 7, 2014 Mehama – Steve, 46, died October 7 in Salem. He was born in Canyonville and lived all of his life in the Mehama/Lyons area, graduating from Stayton High School in 1986. Steve worked as a welder and was also self employed. He enjoyed cutting firewood, going to
Obituary the sand dunes, and doing mechanics. Steve is survived by his daughters: Randi and Mandi; brother: Jim; sister: Trina and granddaughter: Audriiana. A memorial service will be Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 4:00 pm at St. Patrick’s Hall in Lyons. Serving the family, North Santiam Funeral Service, Stayton.
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K9 Deputy Hondo Retires Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley reports that after a long, nearly nine year career with the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, K9 Deputy Hondo will be hanging up his leash to live a leisurely life of retirement. During Hondo’s entire career, he was partnered with Deputy John Trenary. As you can imagine, the bond between Deputy Trenary and Hondo was very strong making the two inseparable. Hondo was deployed over 500 times in his career and is credited with finding over 185 pounds of illegal drugs (marijuana, methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine) with a total “street value” of approximately $750,000. Alerts from Hondo also lead to the
location and seizure of nearly 700 pieces of drug paraphernalia, over 100 items of MDMA and prescription controlled substances comingled with illegal drugs, and over $126,000 in currency from drug sales proceeds. The children who swarmed around Hondo at school presentations and public appearances loved him. His friendly, happy demeanor made Hondo an incredibly effective ambassador to the Linn County community; humanizing our Office to the citizens we serve. Unfortunately, Hondo’s arthritis is preventing him from continuing his career. Medically, he is no longer suited for law enforcement. Though his back might be failing, his spirit is just as energetic and fun loving as ever. Hondo has certainly earned an ex-
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Coming Soon! Santiam Valley Grange Annual Haunted House Opens October 17 - Nov 1, (varied hours around 6pm-9pm) at 1140 5th Street, Lyons. Bigger and better every year! Appropriate for all ages. Either go through spooky for younger children if they don’t like to get really scared, or go through scary for bigger kids and adults...if you dare! Admission price is $3 or 3 cans of food or nonperishable food items. Proceeds benefit Grange Hall upkeep and the Lyons Fire department annual toy and food drive. On Saturday October 25th Ark Animal Care in Mill City is holding a special discounted clinic for feline neuters /spays $20 neuters (unlimited spots) $50 spays (8 spots available). There are also discounted vaccines, flea prevention, and deworming. Cash only please! Please call (303) 897-6004. “Keep On Keeping On” is the theme for this years Santiam Alumni Tournament November 7th-9th. For more info write: santiam.alumni.2014@gmail.com
teams from 1998-99. Family, friends, and community are all invited. Tickets: $20 adults, $10 students K-6. Checks payable to Santiam Hall of Fame. RSVP’s must be made by October 22. Info: 503-897-2311 or david.plotts@santiam.k12.or.us. There will be no sales at the door. Save the dates! Plans are underway by the Gates Fire District for a fall concert scheduled for Friday, November 21st. at 7:30 pm, Saturday, November 22nd. at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, November 23rd. at 5:00 pm. The concert will be held in the community space at the Gates Fire Hall. Seating will be cabaret-style at tables instead of rows of chairs. Hors d’oeuvres will be served, and wine and beer will be sold. The doors will open an hour before the concert. This year’s theme is “Autumn Rhythms” and will feature a wide variety of musical numbers. Singers will present solos, duets and small group ensembles. There will also be instrumental numbers featuring piano and string bass. Tickets are $25 each and must be paid in advance to be reserved at the door. . There will only be 64 seats available each night. Tickets are now on sale. For reservations call Nancy Swanson at 503897-3454
12th annual Santiam Canyon School District Hall of Fame Banquet November 8, 7pm in the high school commons. Enjoy this special evening to recognize Damien Ramirez (90), Gerald (Jerry) Long (82), and Kurt Carpenter (73), former staff memThursday, October 16 ber Mike McClain, and the girls basketball 10am or 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study at Mill City Baptist. Offered at two convenient times. Contact Brenda Cole for info 503-536-5414.
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Childcare available with advance notice. 3:30-5pm Good News Club at Mill City Baptist. Children 1st-6th grade. Snacks, songs, Scripture lessons and games. Bus transportation from school is available with a form from the school office. Contact Janice Smith for info 503-930-5813. 6 pm High School Girls Volleyball. Santiam at Western Mennonite.
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7 pm High School Football, Santiam at Central Linn Santiam Valley Grange Annual Haunted House Opens October 17 - Nov 1, (varied hours around 6pm-9pm) at 1140 5th Street, Lyons. Admission price is $3 or 3 cans of food or nonperishable food items. Proceeds benefit Grange Hall upkeep and the Lyons Fire department annual toy and food drive.
Saturday, October 18
10 am DLRABA meets at Detroit City Hall. There will be some important discussions surrounding changing DLRABA meetings to a quarterly schedule as well as the Detroit Lake Foundation and Detroit Lake Community Center. This will be our last scheduled meeting for 2014 so we hope you will make the effort to attend.
Monday, October 20
4/4:45 and 6 pm High School Volleyball Kennedy at Santiam. Last home match of
Veterans Outreach provides local help
If you are a Veteran and need an appointment with ODVA or the Salem Vets Center, we can provide numbers to be called. If you are unable for some reason to make an appointment yourself, we will make it for you. If transportation is a problem, we may be able to help whether going to Salem Vets Clinic or the VA hospital in Portland. If hunger is the issue, we can connect with agencies providing emergency food baskets. If a person finds themselves in crisis, we want to help. We especially want to hear from the homeless vet. We are local veterans providing help to veterans. If you’re a veteran and in need of assistance we urge you to phone one of the volunteers listed here. Tom White 503-897-2139, Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Assn. Jim Gulliford 503-897-2872, Disabled American Veterans. Jan Jones 503-559-3352 8
Mill City
Presbyterian
Church Sunday Worship Ted Buck, Pastor 360-904-3055
236 SW Broadway
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church Mass on Saturdays -5pm-
Mill City
Gates Community Church of Christ
“..reaching the canyon for Christ.” Mike Stair, Minister Worship Service 10 AM 40070 Gates School Rd (503)897-3210
503-897-2716 251 SW 3rd St, Mill City
Mill City
Christian Church www.
millcitychristianchurch.
Sunday Worship 10 am
716 S. 1st Ave Mill City 503-769-2656
the season. 5 pm JV Football at Santiam
Weekly Events
Lyons Library is located at 279 8th St. Hours: Tue/Thu 1pm-6:30pm, Fridays 1- 5 pm (new hours!) And Sat: 10am-3:30pm, Sun-Mon-: Closed. Info: 503-859-2366 Mill City Library is located at 250 SW 2nd Ave. Hours: 10-12/1:30-3:30pm on Tues-Fri. Sat 10-12. Closed Sun & Mon. Info: 503-897-4143. North Santiam Watershed Council meetings are held at the Stayton Community Center at 400 West Virginia Street on the 2nd Thursday of every month except July/August at 7pm. 503- 930-8202 or www.northsantiam.org. Join the Canyon Gleaners. Learn more about how low-income families can participate in a local food sharing/gathering program. For more info call 503-897-4031.
7:30pm Santiam Al-Anon, Mt. View Church, Aumsville. Newcomers welcome.
Wednesdays
7pm AA Meeting at Gates Community Church of Christ 7pm Youth Bible Study 9th grade-age 25 at Baptist Home Fellowship. Bible study and snacks. 1095 SW 1st Ave., Mill City. 7:30pm AA Meeting at Idanha City Hall.
Thursdays
10am or 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study at Mill City Baptist. Offered at two convenient times. Contact Brenda Cole for info 503-536-5414. Childcare available with advance notice. 10am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates Church, all levels! 503-897-2102. 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals. Mondays MC Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. 7pm Santiam Canyon Community Ruth: 503-897-2204 Chorus rehearses at the Canyon Arts 12-4:30pm Food Distribution Day at Center on Hwy 22. Joanne Hebing 503Canyon Gleaners in Mill City. 859-342 3:30-5pm Good News Club at Mill City Tuesdays Baptist. Children 1st-6th grade. Snacks, 10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Bible songs, Scripture lessons and games. Bus Fellowship, Lyons 910-4918 transportation from school is available 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals with a form from the school office. Contact Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian. Meals Janice Smith for info 503-930-5813. on Wheels. Ruth:503-897-2204. $3.50 5:30-8pm Youth Night Ages 10-18 Mill donation recommended. City Christian Church. Kids MUST be picked up by 8:15. Free. Not held on The Canyon Weekly USPS 2014 statement of Ownership, management and circulation, Publication #5610. PO Box 52, Mill City, OR 97360. Owner, Publisher, Editor Karen Widmer. (503) 990-3037. 208 mailed issues via USPS weekly. 212 issues sold on newsstands. 15 issues free at various locations. total 420 printed issues each week. Mailed Outside-County Pain Subscriptions stated on PS Form 3521 84/ avg past 12 mos. 86 current. Mailed In-County Paid Subscription stated on PS Form 3541 124 avg. past 12 mos., 122 current. Paid Distribution outside the mails including sales through dealers and countersales 187, avg past 12 mos. current 187. Total printed distribution 420. Percent paid 94%. Paid electronic copies avg past 12 mos. 110, current 118. Total print distribution and paid electronic copies 530. Signed 10/9/2014, Karen Widmer Owner/Editor The Canyon Weekly.
Call before you Burn!
The Backyard Burn Information Line is 877-982-0011 and is updated daily at 8am. weeks with Friday school. 6pm Bible Study at Living Water Church of God, Sorbin St. Gates. 7-9pm Bingo with the Idanha Detroit Fire Dept, every other Thursday at the Detroit City Hall meeting room.
Fridays
1pm Canyon Senior Center Pinochle 844 S First St. Mill City 503 897-4176.
Sundays
11am Gates Community Church of Christ 32 week series The Story at 40070 Gates School Road. The Story takes the Bible, puts it in chronological order, and reads like a novel. Info: 503-897-3210. 4-6pm Youth Group at Mehama Community Church 11336 Morris St. Grades 6-12; games, music and bible studies. Info: 503-859-2849 or Facebook. 7pm Youth Group 7th grade-age 25 at Baptist Home Fellowship. Bible study and snacks. 1095 SW 1st Ave., Mill City.
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Linn County Sheriff’s Office Police Log: Sept 28 - Oct 4 10/05/14 Time: 13:15 MENTAL-POH KINGWOOD AV Linn County Caller reporting that her husband is dying of cancer and is threatening to kill her as “he will only do minimum time because of the cancer. 10/05/14 Time: 14:49 DISTBARMED 4TH AV Mill City caller says his brother is threatening to stab him. caller is outside brother just broke out window in callers veh. 10/05/14 Time: 18:53 JUVRUNAWAY RPT SANTIAM BV Mill City MOUNTAIN EDGE CAFE 10/05/14 Time: 20:02 MENTAL-OTHER KINGWOOD AV Mill City KINGWOOD COURT APTS PR says that repeat caller is yelling to another neighbor “you are a dead woman”. PR says that she has been getting worse all day.
10/06/14 Time: 5:10 DISTBOTHER KINGWOOD AV Mill City KINGWOOD COURT APTS Pr reporting that repeat callera is outside yelling at the neighbors 10/06/14 Time: 7:09 1ST AV Mill City MCFD responded to location for a breathing problem and there was no medical issue. 10/06/14 Time: 8:00 DISTBDOMESTIC Block MAIN ST Male left on bike. Male vs female 10/06/14 Time: 17:02 JUV-RUNAWAY RPT KINGWOOD AV Mill City KINGWOOD COURT APTS Caller said there is a history of her son running off and they always find him and bring him back. 10/07/14 Time: 0:56 DISTBNOISE GROVE ST Mill City Caller advised that her neighbor is out hammering and it has awoken her twice tonight. She would like him to stop. 10/07/14 Time: 1:30 - OUT WITH OCTOBER BARGAINS BIKE IVY ST Mill City ® of the MONTH 771: Out with a While supplies last. white male on a bicycle. 771: Warned for no light. 2-In-1, 24-In. Squeegee Push Broom 10/07/14 Time: 12:12 W 565 582 B4 7TH ST Lyons **Closed at screening Caller is reporting suspected neglect . 10/07/14 Time: 12:35 9.5W Dimmable LED Light Bulb E 180 867 B4 Trf Citz Compl Block SANTIAM BV Mill City US BANK MILL CITY 20-Lb. Wild Bird Food L 501 272 1 BRANCH Caller states that a customer just left. He was having trouble seeing to get to the counter and YOUR CHOICE to leave. Male pulled Qt. Motor Oil out about 5 min ago. Choose from HD-30, 10W-30, 5W-30 or 10W-40. H 151 604, 608, 610, 612 F12 He was headed east on Hwy 10/07/14 Time: 13:01 DOG COMPLAINT Sale ends 200 Block 1ST AV MEHAMA TRUE VALUE 10/31/2014 11267 Grove ST.Mehama Or. dog running thru 503 859 2257 traffic
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764 - tried to get the dog. It took off. Now UTL 10/07/14 Time: 13:37 TRAFFDUII JUNIPER ST Mill City J S DELI AND PUB Female driver just left in vehicle headed NB. Caller said that she had 1 beer at location but is acting 10/07/14 Time: 16:41 NEGLECT Block LYONS MILL CITY DR Linn County FIR VIEW APARTMENTS Mother is not responding to the doctor’s office and they want to see her 1 month old baby back at the doctor’s office due to baby’s weight loss. 10/07/14 Time: 18:06 THEFTRPT 4TH AV Mill City Caller advised that she went outside and the neighbors had hooked a hose up to the callers faucet and were taking water from her residence. Caller confronted the male 10/08/14 Time: 13:33 NEGLECT 4TH AV Mill City DHSFAX Police confirm injury to 5 yo minor who was assaulted by his brother was taken into custody. 10/08/14 Time: 14:53 TRAFF-DUII 1ST AV Mill City SANTIAM MEDICAL CLINIC female operator left almost 10 mins ago s/b on 1st female was pt in the clinic, and the can verify she was. 10/08/14 Time: 16:06 FRAUD 7TH AV Mill City male subj contacted caller by ph and told her she had a virus in her computer. Male then told caller a “code” to type into her computer, wherein he got access. Date: 10/08/14 Time: 19:00 JUV-COMPLAINT 5TH AV Mill City GIBBS APARTMENTS PR says that her 13 year old grandson is out of control. He has punched a hole in the wall. Grandson is in the living room and PR is outside. 10/09/14 Time: 14:57 NEGLECT 4TH AV Mill City - closed a screening The info is second hand and from and anon caller. Reported 10/12/14
10/09/14 Time: 15:50 JUV-COMPLAINT 2ND AV Mom states that her son won’t leave her friends house and come home with her. She says that the people there are trying to take custody of him and that they have 10/09/14 Time: 19:23 PROP-FOUND 200 Block CEDAR ST Lyons PR would like to speak to a deputy about some IDs and check books that she has found in her parents things. Phone contact is fine 10/09/14 Time: 20:07 SUSP-CIRCUMSTANCES JUNIPER ST Mill City J S DELI AND PUB Female who was not 21 went into the lottary room and now will not give staff the ticket. Ticket is $14 10/10/14 Time: 11:49 CHILD ABUSE REPORT LYONS MILL CITY DR Narrative This will be assigned as a 24 hour response as there are concerns that the mother is mentally abusive to the child and has been neglectful to him in that she left him without 10/10/14 Time: 11:54 1ST AV Mill City MILL CITY BRIDGE Caller said that there is “big wheeled scooter” that the driver drives on the street and is usually going pretty fast. Caller said he ususally goes from Gates to Mill City. 10/10/14 Time: 12:02 CRIM MISCHIEF NEAL PARK RD Linn County JOHN NEAL PARK BOAT RAMP Caller would like a deputy to call him regarding the fact that some one loosened the valve on a propane tank at location and it was leaking gas. 10/10/14 Time: 12:40 WELF CHECK ALDER ST Mill City Caller would like a deputy to go by his ex-wife’s house to check on the children. He is in Idaho and had recently had her served with custody papers but she has not
Local Business Directory
To get your business seen in the directory, call Karen at 503-990-3037
City www.millcitymarketplace.com 503-897-2006 Facebook
NE Santiam Blvd, Mill City www. GreenMtRealEstate.com 503-897-4500
Autobody & Paint
•Canyon Auto Rebody 21916 Ferry Rd. SE, Mehama 503-859-3247 www.canyonautorebody.com
Auto Repair
•Mike’s Auto Repair and Diesel: Small engines & motorcycles at 27860 N. Hwy 22, Mill City. 503 897-6061
Antiques/Resale
•Odds and Ends Antiques and Collectables at 11227 Grove St., S.E. Mehama 503-859-2688 •Lyons Timbertown Resale: Home accessories, gifts, more. 1313 Main St. Lyons. 503-859-4054; 503-983-5277 Facebook
Business Development
•GROW EDC: Free & confidential business & non-profit consulting. Info@ growsantiam.org 503-871-5188
Clothing Resale Boutique •Santiam Treasures 228 Broadway St, Mill City (301) 904-7217
Computer Services
•WidmerWeb Design 503-569-1229
Construction
•Hueller Construction Inc. CCB #114169 www.huellerconstruction.com 503-859-3575 Facebook
Firearm Instruction
•Old West Enforcement Professionals NRA#1787-91947 BCI# 1102466 www.oldwestprosconcealandcarry.com 503-580-9397
Firewood
•Camp Firewood at Hardwood Components at 20573 Hwy 22 in Mehama 503-859-2144
Health and Wellness
•Chiropractic Physicians Clinic and Wellness Center 11247 Grove St., Mehama 503-859-2181 •Mill City Dental 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
•Focus Heating and Construction, Inc. (503) 428-2591 focusheatingandcooling.com
Golf Courses
•Elkhorn Valley Golf Course 32295 North Fork Rd SE, Lyons (503) 897-3368 www.elkhorngolf.com
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 Place 829 1st Ave. Mill
Landscaping
•Siegmund Landscape, Excavation and Supply 503-769-6291
Restaurants: Mill City/Gates
•Giovanni’s Mountain Pizza 146 N.W. Santiam Blvd., Mill City 503-897-2614 •J and S Deli & Pub 100 SE Juniper St., Lodging Mill City (503) 897-2997 facebook •Curt’s Place Rental Suite in Gates •Mountain Edge Cafe 320 N.W. Santiam www.curtsplace.net 503-897-6126 •Oak Park Motel 112 E. Central St. Gates, Blvd., Mill City 503-897-2741 Affordable pricing and clean rooms. 503- •Poppa Al’s Famous Hamburgers 198 N.E. Santiam Blvd. Mill City 897-3420 www.oak-park-motel.com (503)897-2223 •Adventure Vacation Homes 528 N.E. •Rosie’s Mountain Coffee House 647 Santiam Blvd, Mill City 503-897-6500 N.E. Santiam Blvd., Mill City 503-897www.adventurevacationhomes.com 2378 www.rosiesscones.com Facebook •Elkhorn Valley Inn B&B 33016 North •Sierra Restaurant and Market 302 N. Fork Road S.E., Lyons 503-897-3033 Santiam Hwy, Gates 503-897-2210 www.elkhornvalleyinn.com Facebook •Lodge at Detroit Lake Restaurants: Lyons/Mehama 175 Detroit Ave, Detroit 503-854-3344 •Trexler Farms 20146 Ferry Rd. SE, www.lodgeatdetroitlake.com Mehama 503-859-4488 •All Seasons Motel 130 Breitenbush www.trexlerfarm.com Facebook Road, Detroit 503-854-3421 Restaurants: Detroit/Idanha www.allseasonsmotel.net •Korner Post Restaurant 100 Detroit Avenue, Detroit 503-854-3735 Marinas •The Cedars Restaurant and Lounge 200 •Detroit Lake Marina 115 Breitenbush N. Detroit Ave, Detroit 503-854-3636 Road, Detroit 503-854-3423 •Sandy’s Lakeside Coffee 1487 N. www.detroitlakemarina.com Santiam Hwy, Idanha •Kane’s Marina 530 Clester Rd., Detroit •Idanha Grill and Store 183 Hwy 22, 503-854-3362 Facebook Idanha 503-854-3354 Meat Processing www.idanhagrill.com Facebook •Gene’s Meat Market 21991 Fern Ridge •Marion Forks Restaurant and Lounge Road SE, Mehama 503 859-2252 34970 Hwy 22, Idanha (at Marion Forks) Mini-Mart 503-854-3669 Facebook •River’s Run Deli~Fuel~Groceries 105 Breitenbush Rd, Detroit RV Repair (503) 854-3039 •Santiam RV Service 503-394-2348 Mole and Gopher Removal •LandCare: Learn more at Signs & Graphics www.land-care.com 503-897-5200 •White Water Signs and Graphics 503804-3613 www.whitewatersigns.com Outdoor Excursions •Kayak the Santiam 503-569-1229 Security www.kayakthesantiam.com •Independent Security Solutions www.enrgkayaking.com Business and Residential CCB#202956 •North Santiam River Trips with Bill 503-580-3299 or Facebook Sanderson 503-897-3301 Sporting Goods/Liquor Store www.nsrtrips.com •Santiam Sports Center 250 NW 9th Ave. •The Oregon Experience: Fishing, rafting Mill City ( 503) 897-2881 drift-boating. 503-897-3291 Supplies www.oregon-experience.com •Kelly Lumber Company 757 Hwy 22 East, Mill City Painting (503)897-2363 •Leading Edge Painting, Interior & exterior painting, staining, woodworking. •Mehama True Value 11267 Grove St. Mehama 503-859-2257 ww3.truevalue. 503-539-3744 benszym@hotmail.com com/mehamatruevalue Pets and Animal Care •Ark Animal Care Veterinary Services Taverns/Bars arkanimalcare@wavecable.com 503-897- •Red Barn Bar and Grill 916 Main St., 6004 Facebook Lyons. 503-859-2826 Facebook •Trio Tavern and Food 815 SW Linn Blvd. Psychotherapy •Gregory J. Johanson, M .Div, Ph.D., NCC Mill City 503-897-3380 Facebook Director, Grace Counselling Center. 503Towing 897-4830 greg@gregjohanson.net •STR Santiam Towing and Recovery 1-877-859-5757 Real Estate www.strtowing.com •Green Mountain Real Estate 280 11
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Indoor craft fair grows each month
“I never met a rock I didn’t like,” said vendor Dave Driver, sitting here with a wide variety of his inanimate friends.
The Indoor Crafts Fair at Liberty Fellowship Church is gaining momentum, has been growing with vendors for each event, said organizers. This past weekend, 15 vendors participated with a wide variety of goods for sale. Upcoming plans include a door prize drawing for visitors. Each vendor will donate an item that will be won by a lucky shopper. The vendors also join in a potluck with each event. The next event is scheduled for October 22; booth spaces are still available. (See page 7 for details.) For more info see their facebook page: Liberty Fellowship Craft Fair.
Wind blows down tree & four cars crash into it; Lyons, Gates fire respond
Press release - Highway 22 was partially blocked Monday morning for a couple hours after several vehicles struck a downed tree on Highway 22 between Gates and Detroit in Marion County. No vehicle occupants required transport to a hospital and two of the damaged vehicles were towed from the scene. According to Senior Trooper Frank Hagen, on October 13, 2014 at approximately 6:30am, strong winds led to a tree falling onto the highway near milepost 36. The driver of an eastbound pickup safely pulled onto the shoulder after running over the tree. Immediately afterward, a westbound pickup struck the tree and then crashed into an embankment. An eastbound Chrysler PT Cruiser and westbound log truck both also struck the tree. The Chrysler then collided nearly head-on with the loaded log truck. Fire and medical responders from Lyons Fire District and Gates Fire District assisted with traffic control for an hour while ODOT personnel cleared the tree from the road. Occupant names are not available for this release at this time. 12
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