The Canyon Weekly December 14, 2011
Volume 2, Issue 50
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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Construction starts at Mill City City Hall
Design team taking bids from local contractors, needing “everything from concrete on up” It’s official. After months of planning, re-planning and quite a bit of scrutiny, the security fence is now up, the build team trailer is parked, and the ground officially broken at the site of Mill City’s new City Hall on the corner of 1st and Fairview. Council members, citizens, donors and builders gathered Tuesday afternoon to witness what is no-less than a momentous occasion. Adam Thomas, the team leader from Precision Construction was there, shovel in hand. “I’m just happy to be able to get started on this project,” he said, reporting that excavation will begin this Thursday by Z Excavation of Silverton. The entire build process will take roughly 5 ½ to 6 months to finish, weather permitting, according to the design build team. As the crowd milled around in the frosty mud the word “finally” was echoed repeatedly. “I’m quite pleased to be finally underway,” said city councilor Ann Holaday. “It’s exciting for the community. I’m really looking forward to the ribbon cutting!” “I’m just glad it’s finally getting started,” said councilor Justin Merrill.
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“The turn out, at such a short notice, shows the strong support from the community,” said Mayor Tim Kirsch. “ I too am happy to see it finally get going, and I’m happy we took our time to get it done right.” The short ceremony with photo ops was scheduled just prior to the evening’s city council meeting, where community members again mentioned concerns about the costs, and the choice of design team. Bill Downer, a former mayor and current business owner, voiced his opinion to the council. “Almost ½ million dollars and the new one doesn’t look a lot better than the one that burnt down. I’m disappointed we didn’t go with a local builder, I know a local framer who wanted the job, but he wasn’t contacted,” Downer said. Mayor Kirsch replied,” The local contractors can put in bids. We welcome the
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bids, so send them over!” Kirsch further explained that the Precision Construction design team is still looking for “everything from concrete on up” including framing, sheet-rocking and roofing. Potential subcontractors can visit the on-site trailer for information, and the council members stressed at the meeting to please pass the word to neighbors and friends who might be qualified and interested. The city of Mill City has a new up-to date website also, and can be viewed at www.ci.mill-city.or.us. The plans for the city hall, with projected costs and updated information is located under “News and Events.”
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USFS: From the Desk of the Ranger
Salmon viewing in the Upper North Santiam River just got better! The Detroit Ranger District had a successful season working to improve fish habitat above Detroit Dam - in preparation for more fish which will be moved upstream after the Minto Fish Collection Facility rebuild is completed. For example, specific projects improved salmon and steelhead habitat by using contractors based in Oregon, including some from the Santiam Canyon. Partner funding from the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board helped increase these accomplishments. Habitat improvements benefit all aquatic life and overall watershed health. The Horn Creek Stream Restoration at Marion Forks Fish Hatchery improved a mile of habitat with wood placement and added spawning gravel to the stream. It’s an easy place for people to go to see spawning salmon every fall. Additional spawning habitat was important here because fish were digging up each other’s eggs due to lack of space. What does wood placement do? Trees placed in the stream provide refuge from predators and high flows. They also change flows, causing the creation of pools and spawning gravels and increase aquatic biodiversity and density
which provides food for the fish. Tree falling is a good way to easily put wood into creeks and rivers. This technique was used at Cleater Bend Campground into the Breitenbush River, French Creek and the North Santiam River above Marion Forks. Barrier culverts were removed this summer on the North Santiam River where it crosses Road #2266 (Parish Lake Road) and Road #2257 near Big Meadows Horse Camp. Some culverts create barriers that fish can’t get past. Now both crossings are cement bridges which don’t restrict fish passage at all. With the North Santiam Watershed Council working on improving habitat in the lower North Santiam, and great progress being made on the Minto Fish Collection Facility rebuild, I am very excited as I see all of the habitat improvements being completed on the Detroit Ranger District above Detroit Dam. The future for salmon and steelhead in the North Santiam looks very bright. I hope you will take the time to come visit your National Forest to enjoy the fishing and watch salmon spawning in their improved habitat. Grady McMahan, Detroit District Ranger gmcmahan@fs.fed.us (503)854-4200
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The ever popular Santiam Canyon School District Holiday Program proved a community wide people pleaser, (with a crowd size rivaling that of July 4th) packing the gym at Santiam High School Tuesday night. The Emcee for the evening, Superintendent Brad Yates, in a Santa hat and black leather vest, kept the pace rolling as he introduced each class, kindergarten through high school. Classic rock guitar riffs and a harmonizing choir, jingle bells and red-nosed reindeer, Frosty and Feliz Navidad, and more came pouring from the children of the community all dressed in their holiday best.
Many highlights included the 6th graders signing “Somewhere over the Rainbow” with glowing gloved hands under black lights, a narrated video produced by the 7th and 8th grade classes named, “What really happened to Grandma” and a show stopping performance of Santa Baby by senior high student Valley Hood wth her guitar. After all the singing and signing was done, the crowd was treated to a reading of The Night Before Christmas and invited to join in a song, just before Santa and his helper elves came roaming through the crowds passing out bags of treats for all.
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Clockwise from top: He sees you when you’re sleeping! The 1st-2nd grade class singing “Santa Clause is Coming to Town”; SHS Band members Aaron Burks and Jesse Keen; Ellie Funez-Angel, Angie Hopson, and Amanda Perez taking photos - in front of a full crowd; singer Valley Horn performing Santa Baby. Center: Paparazzi shot of “THE REAL SANTA” caught in the crowd, with who he claimed was Mrs. Santa (later identified as Phyllis Scoot of Gates). “It’s a long trip from the North Pole to the Equator!” said THE REAL SANTA.
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Natural Christmas trees, especially those purchased right after Thanksgiving, need special care to keep their freshness and fire resistance. The Mill City Fire Department has some tips: Put the tree in water as soon as possible. If the tree was purchased at a lot, make a fresh cut at least ½ inch up on the end before putting it in your stand. This will improve the tree’s ability to absorb water. Water the tree daily. An average tree may consume between a quart and a gallon of water per day. If the water level gets below the cut of the trunk a seal will form and it will not absorb. Keep the tree away from all sources of heat to preserve its freshness. Miniature or LED lights will not dry the needles out as fast as the larger bulbs. Make sure to never leave the lights on when you leave the house or when you go to bed at night. A dry tree can burn very quickly. If the needles are starting to fall off, get brittle or turn a dull green then it’s time to remove the tree. For more information on Christmas or Winter fire safety tips, contact the Mill City Fire Department at 503 897-2390, and have a safe and Merry Christmas!
Christmas Eve Mass Celebration
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Mill City will celebrate Mass for Christmas Eve on Sat, Dec 24 at 7pm. For information on other Catholic services in the area, call 503-769-2656.
SCYFA to pursue grant funding for local youth
Santiam Canyon organization seeks community input for ways to use possible $18,000 youth grant Members of the public are invited to attend a special meeting of the Santiam Canyon Youth & Families Alliance (SCYFA), scheduled for Dec. 19, 5:30pm at the Santiam Canyon School District Office, 150 SW Evergreen, Mill City. As the name implies, SCYFA is comprised of area citizens who recognize the importance of building strong families, and the role that we as a community play in our children’s future. SCYFA is in the process of pursu-
ing funds from the Marion County Children and Families Commission for a project to enrich our community. The project must be a collaborative effort with other community partners, and must have measurable results. They are able to request up to $18,000 for the 2011-12 fiscal year. This project must meet one of at least three goals. It must: 1) help youth succeed, 2) help build safe, strong families, or 3) advance community literacy. Interested parties are encouraged to join in the discussion of some proposed ideas that would meet one of the above goals. We want to hear your ideas on our community strengths, weaknesses, challenges that face children, youth and families, gaps or needs that are still lacking. The deadline for the funding application is January 6, 2012, so the group will be proceeding quickly. Please contact Nichole Cooper at 503-897-2321 (Santiam Canyon School District Office) by December 16 for more information.
Burn season ends December 15
December 15 is the last day of backyard burning this year. Please make sure to call the burn information line at 503769-3400. Burning season will reopen next spring, so cover those piles that did not get burnt and they will be good and dry to burn next spring. Remember NO BURNING AFTER DECEMBER 15!
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Students at Mari-Linn School are selling raffle tickets to raise funds for athletics like football, volleyball, basketball and track. The raffle tickets are good for a 20lb pork pack (steaks, chops, ribs or sausage) or a 30lb combo pack (ground beef, roasts, steaks and bacon) from Gene’s Meat Market in Mehama. Tickets drawn on January 13. Tickets are $2 each (or 6 for $10) and can be purchased at the school office, 641 Fifth St, Lyons, 7am-4pm Monday - Friday. Info: 503-859-2154.
Update from the North S. Snowmobile Club Trails are ready. Snow Cat is ready, Groomer ready, Parking lots ready, Sleds are ready, We are all ready... so Snow.
Our Thankgiving Dinner was a huge success this year. 48 people, 1 turkey, 1 ham, and all the fixings. It was one of our finest Thanksgiving Dinners ever, really. Nothing like good food and good company. Our Christmas Potluck Dinner and Monthly Meeting will be Dec 17, 6pm at Detroit City Hall, everyone’s invited. We can show everyone what good eating is all about. Please bring the your children, I heard Santa might be there. Don’t forget your White Elphant Gift. The McCoy Creek Snowmobile Area Lower Parking Lot is about as completed as it can be at this time. Thanks to the Federal Lakes, USFS, NW Quaders, and a whole lot of good people from the North Santiam Snowmobile Club to put it all together. Great job, folks. With the help of the “Detroit” U.S. For-
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Students and family gathered at Mari-Linn School cafeteria December 8 to celebrate the winter season by making gingerbread houses and listening to performances by the newly formed Hornet Choir and 4th grade violinist Myra Cross. Attendees were given petite gingerbread house forms in the shape of recycled milk cartons - and decorations were donated by each class, like red hots from the 6th grade class and gum drops from the 3rd grade class. Sugar and Spice Bakery of Lyons donated the icing. The free event also served as practice for the Hornet Choir, a 6th grade elective class lead by music teacher Steve Dalyrmple. It was their first performance for the community, with students singing Winter Fantasy, Thinking of You/I’ll Be Home for Christmas (a montage dedicated to our troops away from home), Skateboarding Santa and Mary & Joseph. Pictured left: Students Avery Ryes, Dawson Ryes and Ryan Nimin making gingerbread houses. Bottom: Choir performance with 6th graders Willow Curry, Alyssa Black (hidden) Makenzie Stout, Tim Kane, Trinity Saunders, Lyndsey DeSantis, Emilee Robbins (hidden), Joslyn Corrder, Madi Knox, Kayla Ritchie and music teacher Steve Dalrymple. Singer Sheree Donahue was absent.
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Bill Sanderson’s River Report December 14, 2011 503-897-3301
Many things are excellent when they are cold and clear, including the North Santiam River. Most of the leaves have fallen from the hardwood trees, so we can see more of the river bank and valley as we drift down the river. Steelhead, salmon, and trout are visible through the clear water, and we see lots of them. There are also quite a few juvenile fish that big birds are feeding on. River volume at Packsaddle last week was around 1,300 cubic feet per second, and Mehama was 1,700 cfs. That is about 3 ½ feet deep on the Mehama gauge. The forecast is for the river to have the same volume for the next week. Unexpected rains would change that. River temperature is cold. Upstream from Detroit Lake, the temperature is around 38F. Below the Lake, it is 44 at Packsaddle and around 38 at Mehama. Note that the river gets colder as it flows over the icy ground as it goes down into the valley. Packsaddle to Fishermen’s Bend or Mehama is in very good condition for expert boaters. The big waves and tricky white water are manageable this week, and rains will make that run hazardous later in the season. Winter officially starts December 20, which is the shortest day of the year. Fishermen’s Bend to Stayton has dozens of excellent medium difficulty rapids and lots of places for fish, game, and boaters to enjoy. The river is a little colder than Packsaddle and Minto areas, so some of the fish will be going upstream for better water.
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Events Coming Soon Steelheaders Salem Chapter meets on Dec. 20, 7pm at Keizer Community Center with a potluck dinner. Fishing in Bristol Bay, Alaska and plans for upcoming Learn the River trips, Minto Park cleanups, and fishing clinics. Guests welcome. North Santiam River Guides Association meets at Neufeldt’s Diner in Aumsville on December 28, 6pm. Learn the River Trips and planning for the annual Winter banquet. FREE Zumba demos at Santiam High School Commons with Nicole Miller. • Thursday, Jan. 5 5:30-6pm • Wednesday, Jan. 11 6:30-7pm Thinking of your New Year’s Resolution? Come give it a try - and see why so many are integrating this into their health and weight loss goals! North Santiam Chamber of Commerce Greeters Networking Do you have a business or customers in the Santiam Canyon? Join us a out monthly networking events to make community connections and promote your product or service. Free, guests welcome. Info: 503-897-5000, www.NSChamber.org or director@nschamber.com. • January 3, 2012 at 8:30-10am at Poppa Al’s Famous Hamburgers 198 NW Santiam Boulevard, MIll City. Canyon Readers at Trexler Farm in Me-
hama. This group has about 6-10 people of all ages in a comfortable group discussion format. Come tell us your impression of the book! Dinner served by Sharlene Trexler, who opens her restaurant just for the event. Upcoming books include - Jan 12: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Feb 9: Monte Walsh by Jack Schaeffer (author’s first novel was made in to movie). Dinner 6:30pm, discussion at 7pm every second Thursday of the month. Info: Herb Bastuscheck 503-859-2668.
Events This Week
Wednesday, December 14
12pm Lyons Garden Club meets at Lyons Fire Hall. Christmas potluck luncheon; please bring a White Elephant/$10 gift to exchange. $5 annual dues, new members/guests welcome. Info: Jean Evett 503-859-2363 or Diane Stockmar, 503-394-2197. 2-4pm Marian Estates Auxiliary BINGO at Maurice’s Bistro 390 SE Church St. Sublimity, OR 97385. (503) 932-4667 4-6pm Mill City Middle School girls basketball at St. Mary’s. 4pm Mill City Middle School Girl’s Basketball game at St. Mary’s. 6:30pm Dog Obedience and Manners Classes with Social Graces Dog Training. Special time with your doggie “Best Friend” during the Holidays! Includes walking on leash, coming when called,
polite greetings and understanding a communicating effectively with your dog. Mill City Scout Cabin on Remine Rd. Fee $75. Pre-registration needed prior to start. Individualized Instruction also available on pre-scheduled basis (arranged location or Instructor may come to you!). 503859-3647. E-mail: socialgracesdogtraining@gmail.com 7pm Mari-Linn School Long Range Planning Commission at the North Santiam School Dist office. 7-8pm Lyons-Mehama Water District Board meets at Mehama Fire Hall
Thursday, December 15
7pm North Santiam School Board (Mari-Linn) meets at the District Office, 1155 N Third Avenue, Stayton. 5:30pm Free Christmas Feast for kids at Mill City Christian Church. Complete with turkey and all the trimmings. All youth ages 10-18 welcome. 251 SW 3rd St, Mill City.
Friday, December 16
3:30-10pm Santiam High School Basketball home games vs. Colton 7pm Giving Tree Wrapping Party Come help at Mill City Eagles Lodge (640 Broadway). Donations of wrapping paper, tape and ribbon also needed. Gates Neighborhood Watch Coloring Contest Awards for toddlers thru 4th grade at the Gates Post Office. 7-9pm Annual Gates Neighborhood
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Watch Outdoor Lighting Contest judging for homes in the Gates area. 7pm Gates City Council meets at Gates City Hall
Saturday, December 17
11am-2pm Joseph’s Storehouse of Hope Food Bank Distribution Day at Mari-Linn School 641 Fifth Street Lyons. Volunteers please come at 9am. Thank you for your help! 9am-12pm Breakfast with Santa at Santiam High School Commons. Pictures with Santa are $3, All-You-Can-Eat breakfast: $4 adults, $3 ages 6-12 and FREE for ages 5 and under. Sponsored by the Canyon Senior Center. 10am-12pm Santa Clause is Coming to Town! Mill City Eagles Lodge at 640 Broadway, Mill City. Bring the children with their Christmas wish lists! Free. Info: 503-897-3100. 6pm Detroit Snowmobile Club Christmas Potluck Dinner and Monthly Meeting. Beaverages 6pm, dinner at 6:30pm at Detroit City Hall, 7pm Once Upon a Grinchmas . Christmas production at Santiam Chapel Assembly of God 44- 5th St, Lyons. 503859-2643. Free.
Monday, December 19
5:30pm Idanha/Detroit Fire Board meets at Detroit meeting room. 5:30pm Santiam Canyon Youth & Families Alliance public input meeting to discuss possible uses of $18,000 youth grant being sought. Santiam Canyon School District Office, 150 SW Evergreen, Mill City. Info: 503-897-2321 Holiday SHS Varsity Basketball tournament at Bandon High. Dec 19-21. 7pm Lyons-Mehama Neighborhood
Watch meets at Meham Community Church 1136 Morris (Blair).
Ongoing Weekly Events Mondays
4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12th 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
4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12 grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos Ball. FREE. Mill City Baptist Church. 6-8pm EPIC Youth Group at Santiam Chapel in Lyons. Free. 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 Tuesdays on Hwy 22 in Mehama. 503-859-2252. 10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Bible First Friday Free Soup at Gene’s Meat Fellowship, Lyons 910-4918 Market. Stop by from 4-6pm for a bowl 12pm Senior Meals Fellowship Hall, of fresh made soup. First Friday of each Mill City Presbyterian Church. Meals on month at the flashing yellow light on Wheels: Ruth:503 897-2204 Hwy 22 in Mehama. 503-859-2252. 1pm Bingo Mill City Eagles Lodge, new 10am-12pm Kid Zone Fun, crafts and members welcome. 503 897-3100 a FREE sack lunch. Mill City Baptist 7:30pm Santiam Al-Anon for family and Church. 140 N. 1st. St (503) 536-5414 friends of alcoholics, open meeting, Mt. 1pm Canyon Senior Center Open View Church, Aumsville Pinochle 844 South First St, Mill City Wednesdays 503-897-4176 10am-3pm Judy’s Art Class at Mill 7:30-8:30pm Idanha AA at City Hall City Eagles Hall. Oil painting, all levels welcome. Weekly on Wednesdays. Drop in, open to all. 503 859-2213 Lyons 7pm Wii Bowling MC Eagles Lodge. New members welcome. 503 897-3100 7pm. AA Mtg Santiam Chapel, Lyons. First Year Anniversary Sale! 7:30-8:30pm Idanha AA at City Hall
Timbertown Resale
Thursdays
15% OFF STOREWIDE
12pm Senior Meals. Fellowship Hall, Dec 16-18, 2011 Mill City Presbyterian Church. FREE 3:30 After School Story Time at the Ly(503) ons Library. 279 8th St. 503 859-2366. 1313 Main St, Lyons 859.4054 5:30-9:30pm Teen Movie Night Ages 10-18 Mill City Christian Church, Pastor Brian Byers Gates Community 503-897-2716 Mill City. All kids MUST be picked 251 SW 3rd St, Mill City Church of Christ up at 9:30pm. Free. 503-602-8742 “..reaching 10am-3pm North Santiam QuilMill City the canyon ters, Gates Church, all levels! 897for Christ.” 2102 Mike Stair, Minister
Christian Church
Sunday School 9:45am Worship 11am
www.millcitychristianchurch.org
40070 Gates School Rd (503)897-3210
Sunday School 9am
gates.community@yahoo.com
Worship 10am
Canyon Espresso
Mon-Thurs 5:30a-4p Fri 5:30a-5p Sat-Sun 6:30a-5p
Tue-16oz Flvrd Latte$2 Thur-Double Punch
Hwy 22 & Gates Hill Rd
503.897.6031
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Linn County Sherriff’s Office Police Log for Dec 4 to Dec 11
Description: DOG COMPLAINT 200 Block ALDER ST Mill City. Narrative: Caller reporting that the neighbors dog attacked their dog. Caller will be contacting Marion Co dog control and reporting this to them as well. Date: 12/06/11 Time: 19:21 Description: THEFT-RPT 39900 Block MAD CREEK RD Linn County Narrative: Caller said that he has had several saws taken and he knows where they are/who took them. Date: 12/07/11 Time: 2:53 Description: PROWLER *THERE NOW* 41600 Block KINGSTON-LYONS DR Linn County. Narrative: Caller reported that she got a 911 call advising someone was trying to get in her house then said someone was in her house and the phone disconnected. Date: 12/07/11 Time: 11:10 Description: TRAFF-OTHER VIOL 500 Block MAIN ST Lyons. Narrative: Caller reporting excessive speeds on Main St. today there was a van driving backward at about 40mph. the van is a light brown colored mini van. Date: 12/07/11 Time: 13:49 Description: SUSP-CIRCUMSTANCES 47100 Block LYONS MILL CITY DR Linn County. Narrative: Pr advising that her storage unit was entered. Date: 12/07/11 Time: 18:17 Description: SUSP-CIRCUMSTANCES 500 Block ALDER ST Mill City. Narrative: Female caller was yelling, 393 N. Santiam Hwy. • Stayton, OR 97383 stating that her careDate: 12/04/11 Time: 11:17 Description: SUSP-CIRCUMSTANCES 100 Block BROADWAY ST Mill City Narrative: Caller hard to understand..Spanish accent. Something about someone calling on the phone. Would like a deputy to come by. Date: 12/05/11 Time: 14:38 Description: TRESPASS 39600 Block ROCK CREEK RD Linn County Narrative: The is a camp on Weyerhauser property, male has red hair and this is an adult male. Weyerhauser would like him off the property. Date: 12/05/11 Time: 18:32 Description: DISTB-OTHER 800 Block 1ST AV Mill City MILL CITY MARKETPLACE Narrative: Female at store that is causing a disturbance, she is heavily intoxicated and is refusing to leave the store, she is knocking things down, and is trying to buy more alcohol Date: 12/05/11 Time: 19:15 Description: DISTB-OTHER 45000 Block THOMAS CREEK RD Linn County Narrative: Caller said that her son is flipping out on drugs. She needs him to go to the hospital. Date: 12/06/11 Time: 13:34
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takers were leaving, and someone else was there who didn’t know how to care for her, and she feels her life is being Date: 12/09/11 Time: 8:55 Description: DISPUTE-NEIGHBOR 1300 Block DOGWOOD ST Lyons. Narrative: Caller said that her brother is moving out and taking her stuff as well as his own. Male has guns in the house and he is a felon. Date: 12/09/11 Time: 17:23 Description: ASST-MOTORIST 43800 Block HWY 226 Linn County MP23 HWY 226. Narrative: flat tire, 740 - tire has been fixed and subjects are on their way Date: 12/10/11 Time: 8:11 Description: TRESPASS *IN PROGRESS* 100 Block 1ST AV Mill City. Narrative: Female at location who has been asked to leave but will not leave. unk weapons, unk if she walked/drove to location. Date: 12/10/11 Time: 12:27 Description: SUSP-CIRCUMSTANCES 700 Block 3RD AV Mill City. Narrative: Caller would like to talk to a deputy re: her mothers house at listed location, her mom is in the hospital and the neighbors have taken her keys and her dog. Date: 12/10/11 Time: 13:39 Description: WELF CHECK 50200 Block KINGWOOD AV Linn County DAVIS AIRSTRIP. Narrative: Emergency landing, pilot was directed by the Seattle tower to land at this airstrip. Piper single engine. Date: 12/10/11 Time: 23:45 Description: TRESPASS 800 Block SANTIAM BV Mill City MOOSE LODGE. Narrative: Male has been asked to leave but is refusing Susp is in tan coat. Male is leaving at this time. Unkn for sure is he is still there.