The Canyon Weekly
November 2, 2011
Volume 2, Issue 44
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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Headless Horseman Rides Again
“Mommy, mommy that was CREEEEPY!” Sophie, a first grader, came screaming into the house this Halloween afternoon. For eighteen years, The Headless Horseman has been delighting and scaring the daylights out of little kids as they exit their bus after an afternoon of play and parties at Gates Elementary School. The more seasoned children smile contentedly. They have survived, year after year, despite the moment of fear. For a generation now the mystery remains: Who is this headless spectre? And what message does he bring each Fall?
Update on accidental hunting death
Happy First Anniversary, Shooter had prior history of wildlife violations Last week, we reported on an ac- meanor counts of violating wildshooting near Silver Falls life regulations. His punishment The Canyon Weekly! cidental Park that resulted in the death of a included probation, community We at The Canyon Weekly are proud and elated to announce our First Anniversary! One year ago, at the end of October, we published our first issue, a four page mini-magazine featuring the current build of the new Gates Fire Department and community center. Today we thank you, the community, for all the support and well wishes throughout the past twelve months. A BIG thank you to all our contributors, advertisers and very patient family members. When we sit down to write each week we ask ourselves, “What do we want to know more about in the North Santiam Canyon?” Please let us know - what aspects of our communities would you like to know more about? Write us and let us know! Editor@TheCanyonWeekly.com or The Canyon Weekly P.O. Box 721, Lyons, Oregon 97358. Here’s to the next twelve months!
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hiker visiting from California. As of Tuesday evening, no charges have been filed, according to the Marion County District Attorney’s Office. The incident involved Gene Collier of Turner, who was hunting on private property owned by himself and family members. The released report stated Collier mistook the hiker, who was dressed in dark clothing and passing through a field, as a bear. This is not the first time Collier has found trouble during his wildlife activities. According to Oregon online court records: In 1991, Collier was convicted in Marion County of two misde-
service and a $1,500 fine; in 1996, he was cited in Lincoln County on accusations of exceeding the bag limit for black rockfish. He was fined $105; in 2004, he was convicted in Wasco County of one misdemeanor count of violating wildlife regulations. His punishment included probation, a $625 fine and two-year suspension of his fishing license. The staff of the Canyon Weekly wish to extend condolences for all involved. A reminder to all during hunting season: Please wear Blaze Orange while hiking or mushroom picking in the woods, and insist your family do the same.
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Helping to restore fish habitat, one creek at a time
Stout creek is a tributary that begins at Shelburg Falls near Lyons, and winds its way through mostly private lands before emptying into the N. Santiam. After years of less than optimal use, this once vibrant creek held little to offer the young salmon who attempted to rear there. Non-native weeds choked out the insect breeding grounds, and silt clouded the water. Enter the North Santiam Watershed Council. Over the past several years, private landowners living along Stout Creek have been doing their part to improve Erika Lang, of the Watershed Council, shows the the health of Stout Creek and its adjacent habitats. Working voluntarily with the improvements on Stout Creek behind Hardwood Council since 2007, many have controlled invasive weeds and planted native Components in Mehama. trees and shrubs along the creek to provide wildlife habitat, shade (important for stream temperature and fish health) and to protect water quality by buffering the creek from adjacent pollutants and sediment. Dennis Jenkins, of Hardwood Componant in Mehama, and an upstream landowner worked with the Council to obtain permits and to design and construct placement of large wood pieces in the stream to improve conditions for native fish including winter steelhead, Coho and spring Chinook salmon, and cutthroat trout that call Stout Creek home. Located along the edge of the streambank the large wood helps form pools, filters sediment, traps gravels, and creates a more complex stream environment. Native trees, shrubs and vegetation are to be planted in February. The North Santiam Watershed Council works together with organizations and landowners to improve the health of the watershed. Funding for Council projects comes from multiple grant sources, including the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, Meyer Memorial Trust, and Bonneville Environmental Foundation. If you are a local landowner concerned about the stream in your backyard and what you can to improve it, please contact the Council at 503-0930-8202 or council@nsantiamwatershed.org
Niagara Ivy Pull: Volunteers get a great workout while helping out In celebration of Make a Difference Day, about 15 volunteers tiam Watershed Council, who led the event. showed up at Niagra County Park, east of Gates last weekend, English Ivy, brought to the U.S. as an ornamental, is a tough pulled on their gloves, and got to work pulling out invasive Eng- plant that tends to choke out even full grown trees. To ensure lish Ivy and other noxious weeds. eradication it must be pulled out by the roots. Noxious weeds are non-native aggressive plants brought to the U.S. mainly from Europe and Asia and have invaded vast areas across the west, including Marion County. These plants increase soil erosion, rob native plants of water, nutrients and light, reduce wildlife habitat, are potentially toxic & degrade croplands and pastures. And this group of persevering volunteers took a whack at reversing the years of growth. “We put a dent in the ivy, and several folks asked about doing more events to finish the job,” said Liz Redon the Coordinator Contractor for the North San-
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For the sake of running, and of Life
Over 130 runner set hoof around John Neal Park October 15th to raise funds for a young woman named Jamie Allen. Jamie, just 18 years old, was preparing herself for college when she was diagnosed with bone cancer. Crista Miller of Lyons had organized fun runs before. The first one was for her neighbor Jeff Silbernagel, who the memorial race is named in honor for. Jeff battled melanoma cancer, without insurance or an income. Sadly, Jeff passed away last year. Now his family, along with Miller, have started the Jeff Silbernagel Memorial Fund, to help others in the community who are struggling with medical needs. Almost $3000 was raised in this one day event, thanks to Crista and others.
Many thanks to: Linn county parks for use of the facility for free; to Life Source for donating all the refreshments after the event; to Stayton Road Runners and to all the many local volunteers- this couldn’t have happened without you. Also a big Thank You to our generous sponsors: Santiam Memorial Hospital; G&M Logging; All Around Logging; Canyon Contracting L.L.C.; Canyon Rock Products L.L.C.; Curves for woman and Ace septic who donated the portable toilets. Top finishers: 3k female Margaret Van Veen 17:40; 3k men's Andrew Parker 14:24; 5k female- Melodee Nolan 22:41; 5k mens; Brad Holbrook 19:11.
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Fungi Love: living in Mushroom land
Mushroom season is in full bloom! Or is that full mycelium? Regardless, the nearby forests are full of them, and full of seekers of their delectable flesh. Chantrelles, Matsutakes, Bolletes, hedgehogs, Hen of the Woods, plus a multitude more of edibles, medicinals and poisonous alike are lining the trails and hiding in gales. Know before you go seeking fungi for yourself. A clear guidebook, or better yet, a knowledgeable guide is optimal for your fun and safety. (note: many are poisonous!) Also, ALWAYS where bright orange, or red while picking. Rifle hunting season is still in effect. Please also know that the Forest Service at the Detroit office is now issuing permits to pick edible mushrooms, even if is for your own enjoyment. The personal use permits are free. If you are planning on selling the mushrooms for profit there is a $20/10 days or $100/year fee for a permit. Info: call Detroit Ranger Station 503 854-3366.
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Holiday decorations at upcoming Lyons Garden Club meeting
Lyons Garden Club will hold their November 9th meeting at 1pm in the Lyons Fire Department meeting room. Diane Stockmar and Stella Neal will host the meeting and serve refreshments. Guest for the meeting will be Sylvia Coleman who will demonstrate holiday decorations. Plans for activities and meetings for the coming year will be discussed. The club invites new members and guests to come and join the group. Fees are $5.00 for the year which includes a name tag and club book with upcoming meetings and events. Info: Diane Stockmar 503-394-2197 or Jean Evett 503859-2563.
Free business classes for Canyon entrepreneurs
Thanks to the City of Lyons - and a community development grant GROW North Santiam will be able to provide another series of free classes for business owners, including those just starting out. Classes are open to ALL area residents with five or fewer employees, and are designed for lowto-moderate income entrepreneurs. The three class series includes: More Sales, More Money, More Profits: Making the Most of What You Already Have will be held Thursday mornings, 8-10am on Nov 10, 17, Dec 1, 8 Mill City & Stayton at (the gorgeous new) Gates Fire Hall, 140 E Sorbin St, Gates. Topics include: Learn how to leverage your resources to greatest advantage, Get feedback & SocialGracesDogTraining@gmail.com help with your sales strategy & materials, Learn ways to make your marketing Insured Member N. Santiam Chamber of Commerce
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From Fire Chief Ohrt: Easy on the 911
911 is an emergency telephone number that provides immediate and direct access to fire, police and emergency medical services. In the past few years the number of calls the department has been receiving from the 911 center have been growing in the non-emergency category. Non-emergency calls add confusion and extra work for the dispatch center and the volunteer responders. Non-emergency calls are calls that do not threaten life or property. Illegal burns, telephone or television cables on the ground and medical calls that do not require and ambulance are all non-emergency calls. The district receives a calls where a person has a cut finger, there is no bleeding, and a regular bandage takes care of the problem. This is a non-emergency call and really does not warrant calling out all of the volunteers and an ambulance. In these cases the volunteers advise the patient to have someone drive
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them to the emergency room if they feel they need stitches, instead of tying up the only ambulance in the area. We do not want to discourage people from calling 911 in a true emergency. Please evaluate the situation before calling. A reminder: Volunteers run the calls at the local fire departments and each month they put in many hours of dedicated service. They leave work, leave their family functions, miss supper and lots of hours of sleep whenever the whistles blow because someone has called 911. If you need assistance with nonemergency phone numbers, please call the fire department business line at 503 987-2390 and someone will be happy to help you.
Rumor control:
Domestic dispute causes school lockdown
On Halloween, the staff at the Mill City Middle School was alerted that a domestic dispute was happening. Family members were concerned that children involved may be picked up by one of the disputing parents. The school took precautions to safeguard the students and had a “lock down,” meaning that no one could go in or out of the school for 1 ½ hours, while the issue was resolved. “Unfortunately on some of these cases we have to become the referee,” said Brad Yates, Superintendent of the Santiam Canyon School District. Contrary to rumors, there were no weapons or potential danger to the students, and the children involved were released safely to family.
Nuts and Bolts serves up Cider and donuts
Sunday, November 6 from 2-4pm there will be a Cider & Donut Social at Gates Fire Hall for members of the NUTS & BOLTS SOCIETY. Stop by for refreshments, a musical performance by Santiam Community Chorus at 3-3:30pm, tours of fire hall, and special museum exhibits like a “bed of nails”. Questions? Call Randa at 503-897-3902.
Community Play Group at Lyons Fire Department November 15
Family Building Blocks, a non-profit that helps struggling kids and families, will host their first Community Playgroup in Lyons on November 15, 0:30 am to 12pm at the Lyons Fire Department meeting room. The playgroup is for all ages - and is designed for parents and children to interact together while having fun with developmental activities. Snacks are also provided. The playgroup was started as part of the organization’s expanded presence in the Santiam Canyon, thanks to a near $65,000 from the Doris J. Wipper Fund. To reserve a spot, contact Hanna , the Family Support Coordinator at Family Buiilding Blocks. 503 507-5582
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and on Homecoming it rains...
As on cue, the rains came, seemingly specifically for Santiam’s homecoming football game, Wolverette performance, and coronation of the King and Queen. Suitably, the crowds came, and remained, and cheered on the home team. The Wolverines were defeated, but their spirits weren’t Owners Jim and Kathy Flack and some dampened. Details on homecoming new seating. next week.
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Tri-River Schools battle to fill Food Banks Civil war ensues
The 1981 Santiam High School girls Basketball team is slated to be inducted into the Santiam School District Hall of Fame and honored this year at the annual banquet to be held November 12th. If you are one of these young ladies, don’t hesitate! Give the school a call and come celebrate! Pictured above: Coach Carla Hazen, Cindy Kirsch, Janice Muise, Vicki Hirons, Bev Trout, Debbie Hirons,Debbie Guerin, Denise Owens, Zoeanne Carr and Kim Ward.
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The Ducks and Beavers are at it again! This time it’s about food. Santiam High School is competing against other Tri-River schools: Scio, Central Linn, East Linn and Western Mennonite to bring in the most canned foods items. The losing schools will visit the winning school and ASB officers will partake in some good hearted activities. Santiam has decided to make it a Civil War competition for the Ducks and Beavers. Community members and anyone interested Ducks unlimited? can drop of food at Santiam High and indi- These fans most cate which team they want to win with by likely know which donating. Stop by during normal school team they’ll donate food for. hours 8-3:30.
Santiam High School was filled with ghosts and goblins on Halloween at the Mill City Eagles Lodge Halloween Carnival. Organized by Lisa Follis and other lodge volunteers, the free community event was created to give kids a safe place to spend the holiday, where they enjoyed a costume contest and games for kids.
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Mari-Linn celebrates Red Ribbon Week with parade, awards and choir concert Around Lyons, it’s known as the day the parade comes to town. For the kids of Mari-Linn School, it’s known as the Red Ribbon Parade - a time to march down main street and let the community know their stance on staying drug-free. Last Thursday, the annual parade event kicked off Red Ribbon week. In 1985, DEA Special Agent “Kiki” Camarena was kidnapped and murdered by Mexican drug traffickers during an intense investigation.. Red Ribbon Week began in 1988 as a way to honor his life. Ten years later, Mari-Linn School joined the observance with a parade and assembly. They’ve been doing it ever since. “The message is always the same,” said Principal Jeri Loftus in her student newsletter. “Make positive choices toward a healthy lifestyle to have a successful life.” The entire school marched down 5th Street in Lyons, then looped through the neighborhood off Birch St. Some
students carried signs, others wore signs while the school band played atop an STR flatbed truck. The Lyons Fire Dept. escorted the group. When they got back, students assembled in the gym to hear from Break the Chain owner Tami Burns, who spoke against bullying, domestic violence and drug use. Many of them also got academic and behavior awards, including those for reading, writing essays, random acts of kindness, conserving energy and estimating. Fourth grader Seth guessed 119 pieces at the estimation station, just one shy of the actual 120. It was also the first performance for the newly created Mari-Linn choir, led by music teacher Steve Dalrymple. The school recognized 26 students for academic excellence - 22 students with a 3.0 or higher and four students with a perfect 4.0 grade. “I’m really proud to hold this huge stack of certificates,” said Principal Jeri Loftus.
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We had so much wind and rain last week (in spurts) that the power went out and the river rose quickly and dropped again. That change in volume caused some of the fish from the lower river sections to move upstream into both the middle and upper sections. Coho salmon are very, very fresh and they have started some activity in Stayton and Mehama. Some are up around Minto and Mother’s Helper Wanted in Gates Packsaddle, but most of them are just arMother’s helper wanted, 2-3 times per riving in the middle sections. November 1 week, a few hours per day. Please call 541- (today) is the first day it is legal to keep Coho (silver salmon) upstream from Stay415-0126, leave message if needed. ton. Many of them will hang out around the mouths of Stout Creek, Little North Fork, Wanted: News story ideas. and in the drifts and pools below Neal Park. What stories do YOU want to see in River volume at Packsaddle is scheduled The Canyon Weekly? Let us know. to increase a little more, and it may inE-mail: editor@thecanyonweekly.com or crease up to 3,400 cubic feet per second The Canyon Weekly from November 1 through November 10. The forecast changes frequently. PO Box 721 Big rafts can enjoy river trips on all secLyons, Or 97358 tions from Packsaddle downstream all the way to the Willamette River. The Packsaddle run is very wet and wild, and runs from You must be a redneck if you Fishermen’s Bend and lower have lots of stare at a carton of orange juice moderate whitewater. There is something because it says “concentrate.” interesting to learn about each of the river runs (there are at least five different secAs a child my family’s menu tions), and this is an excellent time of year to enjoy the change of the seasons. consisted of two choices: The peak of the Fall colors is upon us now, take it or leave it. and leaves are starting to fall. We can see Buddy Hackett more of the river banks because the trees are thinning out. Some brilliant red is still on the vine maples, and there is much rose and gold and tan showing on the trees and on the ground. Photography is really good during this color festival. Steelheaders Salem Chapter board meets at Wholesale Sports this Wednesday, November 2, at 6:30.
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Free three class series: More Sales, More Money, More Profits: Making the Most of What You Already Have will be held Thursday mornings, 8-10am on Nov 10, 17, Dec 1, 8 at (the gorgeous new) Gates Fire Hall, 140 E Sorbin St, Gates. Topics include: Learn how to leverage your resources to greatest advantage, Get feedback & help with your sales strategy & materials, Learn ways to make your marketing dollars go farther and Connect with other business owners & learn what works. Foundations of Business Success, Part 1 & 2 Why are 85-90% of businesses who apply this info still thriving after 5 years? Come find out! Simple steps you can apply today. Saturday, November 12, 9am – 1pm at Trexler Farm (Ferry Road, just off of Hwy 22 one mile west of Mehama) Quick-Start Business Plan Do you dread writing a business plan? Do you think it would be helpful to have one? Get the basics mapped out in one fun & painless morning! Saturday, November 19, 9am – 1pm at Trexler Farm. Pre-registration required. Info/registration: Allison at 503-871-5188.
Annual Santiam High School Alumni Tournament. November 11-13. Food For Fines November 15-26. Owe Library Fines? $1.00 waivd for each can/ box of food donated. $10 max per person, at the Lyons Library. 503 859-2366 Friends of Lyons Library Book Sale Nov. 19, 9am-3pm at Lyons Public Library 279 8th St. Fill canvas bag $5-hardbacks $1 each, paperbacks .50 or 5/$1. More info call: 503 859-3152 Canyon Crafters Holiday Bazaar Nov 19, 9am-3pm at Mari-Linn School. Admission Free. A large Variety of Arts and Craft Vendors. Door prizes every hour. Proceeds benefit school programs. 8x10 space avail for $35. Info: 503-859-2154 International Club is sponsoring a Holiday Bazaar November 19th from 9am-3pm in the Santiam High School commons. Cost for a table is $10.00. Entrance is free. Pictures with Santa, music, hot cider and more. Call Caroline Gillaspy for table rental (503-897-2311 ext. 240)
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9am-2pm Blood Drive in the Santiam High School Commons for the American Red Cross, organized by local students. 265 Evergreen SW St, Mill City. Call to donate: Caroline Gillaspy 503-897-2311 ext. 240 6:30-7:30pm Obedience & Rally dog training class at Mill City Scout Cabin with Social Graces Dog Training. 6 weeks on Wed, 6:30-7:30pm started Oct 19. Suitable for all friendly dogs with varied ability levels. $75 for 6 weeks or $15 per session. (No class on Nov. 23, Thanksgiving week). Pre-Registration and veterinary vaccines required 503-859-3647 socialgracesdogtraining@gmail.com
Thursday, November 3
Santiam Canyon School District Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the District Office 150 SW Evergreen Mill City.
Friday, November 4
Happy Anniversary to Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd!
Saturday, November 5
8 am Snowmobile Safety Class with the North Santiam Snowmobile Club 8am at Mill City Scout Cabin. 49003 Remine Rd. Info:503-897-2915 9 am-5 PM Marian Estates Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar in the Bistro 390 SE Church St. Sublimity, OR 97385 503769-3499. Find holiday crafts and gifts for everyone on your list. Raffle and bake sale, too! North Santiam Fine Arts Festival 12-7pm. Stayton High School. 757 W.
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Meals on Wheels avail. Ruth:503 8972204 1pm Bingo Mill City Eagles Lodge, new members welcome. 503 897-3100 7:30pm Santiam Al-Anon for family and friends of alcoholics, open meeting, Mt. View Church, Aumsville
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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 Locust St., Stayton. Individual tickets $5/ District Community Engagement Fo7pm Wii Bowling Mill City Eagles family $15. Entertainment and drawing rum at Mari-Linn. Dinner from 6-6:30 Lodge. New members always welcome. for Las Vegas trip. pm. Info: 503-859-2157 503 897-3100 7:30-10pm Drama Dinner Theatre, Din- 8 PM Stayton Area Relay for Life Team 7pm. AA Mtg Santiam Chapel, Lyons. ner at 8, Dead by 9, in the Santiam High Captain’s meeting at Regis High School 7:30-8:30pm Idanha AA at City Hall School Commons. Thursdays Library. Show your HOPE and register a 12pm Senior Meals. Fellowship Hall, team today! Relay for Life will be held Sunday November 6 Mill City Presbyterian Church. FREE next July 20-21, 2012 at Stayton High Daylight Savings, don’t forget to change School. Info: Alisha Oliver 503-302-4356 503 897-2204. your clocks back!!! 3:30 After School Story Time at the Lyor staytonrfl@gmail.com. Visit www. Cider & Donut Social at Gates Fire Hall relayforlife.org/staytonor. ons Library. 279 8th St. 503 859-2366. 5:30-9:30pm Teen Movie Night Ages for Members of NUTS & BOLTS SOCI10-18 Mill City Christian Church, Mill Wednesday, November 9 ETY Stop by for refreshments, a musiCity. All kids MUST be picked up at cal performance by Santiam Community 7pm Mehama/Lyons water district 9:30pm. Free. 503-602-8742 board meeting. Mehama fire Hall. Chorus at 3:00-3:30pm, tours of fire hall, 1pm Lyons Garden Club will hold their 10am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, and special museum exhibits like a “bed November meeting in the Lyons Fire De- Gates Church, all levels! 897-2102 of nails”. Questions? Call 4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12 partment meeting room. Randa at 503-897-3902. grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos Ball. FREE. Mill City Baptist Church. Monday, November 7 6:30-8pm Zumba in the Canyon with Puppy Kindergarten/S.T.A.R. Puppy Nicole Miller 1 hr. cardio, 30 mins. abs Mondays Class with Social Graces Dog Training. & glutes (bring your mat) $5/session. Info: Linda Grace 503-859-3647, Social- 4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12th Santiam High School commons 265 SW grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, ect. GracesDogTraining@gmail.com. Evergreen St. Mill City 503-949-7621 FREE. Mill City Baptist Church. Fridays 6:30-8pm Zumba in the Canyon with Tuesday, November 8 Free Knife Sharpening Fridays at Nicole Miller 1 hr. cardio, 30 mins. abs 6pm Mill City City Council Meeting. Gene’s Meat Market from 3pm-6pm (lim& glutes (bring your mat) $5/session. Mill City Middle School. Evergreen St. it 5, please). At the flashing yellow light Santiam High School commons 265 SW 6:30on Hwy 22 in Mehama. 503-859-2252. Evergreen St. Mill City 503-949-7621 8pm First Friday Free Soup at Gene’s Meat 7-8:30pm Santiam Community Chorus North Market. Stop by from 4-6pm for a bowl Santiam resumes at Mill City Christian Church. of fresh made, warm yummy goodness. All voices Welcome! Join us in preparaSchool First Friday of each month at the flashing tion for the holiday season. yellow light on Hwy 22 in Mehama. 503Gates Community Info: Jo Ann at 503 859859-2252. Church of Christ 3426 10am-12pm Kid Zone Fun, crafts and “..reaching Tuesdays a FREE sack lunch. Mill City Baptist the canyon 10am-2pm Quilting Club for Christ.” Church. 140 N. 1st. St (503) 536-5414 Canyon Bible Fellowship Mike Stair, Minister 1pm Canyon Senior Center Open 446 Cedar, Lyons 910Sunday School 9:45am Pinochle 844 South First St, Mill City Worship 11am 4918 503-897-4176 40070 Gates School Rd 12pm Senior Meals Fel7:30-8:30pm Idanha AA at City Hall (503)897-3210 lowship Hall, Mill City gates.community@yahoo.com Presbyterian Church. Send to: The Canyon Weekly PO Box 721 Lyons, OR 97358 or drop at Mehama True Value, Kelly Lumber, Mill City or the Gates Post Office.
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November 8 Special Election
Ballots due by Nov 8, 8pm. Postmarks do not count. Drop sites: Stayton Public Library 515 N. First St., Stayton. U.S. Bank - Mill City 400 N. Santiam Blvd, Mill City. Lyons City Hall 449 5th St. Lyons.
City of Idanha 24-318 Amends Charter: Changes election of Mayor and Council. Question: Shall Idanha Charter be amended to require the election of a Mayor at each biennial election? 24-319 Amends Charter: Sets date and time for all Council meetings. Question: Shall Idanha Charter set specific date and time for City Council meetings? 24-320 Amends Charter: Requires Voter Approval of Taxes, Fees, and Charges. Question: Shall Idanha Charter require voter approval of all proposed taxes, fees, and charges, and fee of charge increases of above 2%?
City of Detroit 24-321 Clarifies residency requirement to hold elective office in the City Question: To hold elective office, does a qualified elector have to be a full time resident of the City? 24-322 Requires Mayor to be an elected City Council member. Question: Shall the Detroit City Charter be amended to require that only elected Councilors are eligible for appointment as Mayor? 24-323 Requires Mayor to have eighteen months prior city councilor experience. Question: Should eligibility to be appointed Mayor, include a requirement for at least eighteen months prior experience as a councilor?
Lyons Fire District 22-108 Lyons Rural Fire Protection District General Bond Authorization Question: Shall Lyons Fire District be authorized to contract general obligation bonded indebtedness in an amount not to exceed $2,100,000? If the bonds are approved, they will be payable from taxes on property or property ownership that are not subject to the limits of sections 11 and 11b, Article XI of the Oregon Constitution. The estimated average annual cost of the bonds would be $1.1504 per $1,000 of assessed value. The owner of a home with an assessed value of $100,000 is estimated to pay $115.04 a year.
Citizens talk back on Detroit measures
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In an email sent to voters on October 27, the following persons voiced their opinions of the measures up for vote. It is endorsed by these local business owners & residents: Mt. High Grocery- Dean O’Donnell, The Cedars Restaurant-Oliver Layman, The Korner Post Restaurant- Rick Ladbury, Robert Franz, Jeanette Hartwell, Kim Fowler & Eric Page.
24-321 Clarifies residency requirement to hold elective office in the City. VOTE NO! This measure is intended to lock out part time residents from having a voice in local government. If this measure passes, city government will be worse than ever. Part time residents are very important to our local economy and culture. 24-322 Requires Mayor to be an elected City Council Member VOTE
NO! This measure would not allow citizens who decide to run for City Council to be eligible to be nominated as a Mayoral candidate. This measure is an attempt to blunt the small business interests of Detroit from having a voice on the council. 24-323 Requires Mayor to have eighteen months prior city councilor experience VOTE NO! This measure would strangle the city council’s ability to elect effective leadership as Mayor. This is an attempt again to lock out the Detroit small business community from having a voice on city council. Some legal experts believe this measure is unconstitutional and would likely be challenged in court, but don’t let it get that far.