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Wishing you all the Merriest of Christmases! photos by Holly Hemphill

...and envisioning a bright and beautiful 2014

It seems like the entire North Santiam Canyon showed up Wednesday night at the Santiam gym for the community Christmas program, There was standing room only for the hour and a half show,that featured some serious local talent and highlighted the dedication of groups and individuals set on bringing the musical arts to the students of the Santiam Canyon School District. The students, grades K-12 were joined in song by the Canyon Community Chorus who blended in perfect harmony with the Jr/Sr High Choir. A beautiful evening.

Baby it’s Cold Outside

organization dedicated to canine friends is looking for volunteer skilled craftsmen to help provide shelter from the storm

When the temperatures drop many of our four footed fur friends are left outside to fend for themselves. Sadly, some pet owners find themselves either unprepared or unable to bring them inside or to afford decent shelter. That’s when Fences for Fido (FFF) steps in. Its an all volunteer organization that gets dogs off of their chains and into safe, fenced yards, and also provides the low income pooches shelter from the cold as well. Recently the person who builds the dog houses for the local FFF group can no longer participate, and they in dire need of a skilled volunteer willing to help. FFF provides all of the materials as well as the pattern to go by. “We are really short on houses right now and there are a ton of dogs waiting,” said Liz Cutler, a volunteer from Gates. Interested? Contact Kelly Peterson at hawthorne360@yahoo.com or call (503) 621-9225.

New Music/Arts venue officially opens in Mill City

By Holly Hemphill

A “sold out” show welcomed the opening of the new Canyon Arts Center in MIll City on Friday the 13th The Canyon Arts Center is located on Highway 22 where the old scooter store used to be, right next to the old Chevron. Ken Cartwright has a music repair shop inside and has plans to open a community FM From left to right on stage. Steve Blanchard radio station in one of the from Hillsboro, Ken Cartwright, Clyde Clev- rooms of the building. enger from Salem, Chris Luquette from ArKen’s vision is to con lington Virginia. (Continued on page 9)

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SCSD online survey available now Dear Santiam Canyon families and com- tiam Junior/Senior High School is going munity members, through Accreditation and needs your inIn order to improve upon our schools put. and continue in the areas in which we are Please take some time to complete the successful, we are seeking your help. We survey by January and support our schools! would like all parents of Santiam Canyon You can find the link to the Parent Survey students to fill out an online survey that on our webpage at santiam.k12.or.us asks for your feedback regarding many different facets of our schools. Thank you, Your opinion is valued and will be used to help shape our future. The school board Todd Miller is undertaking a comprehensive Strategic Superintendent Planning process to guide our decisions Santiam Canyon School District and budget into the future and the San-

Funding Opportunities for Youth Causes Stayton/Sublimity to Detroit/Idanha

This summer’s 13th annual Youth Ben- and others wishing to support youth proefit Golf Tournament was a smashing grams should send four copies of their resuccess, and the proceeds generated at quest for funds and a description of how this fund raising event will go directly to the funds would be used for youth projthe youth of the greater Santiam Canyon ects to : Youth Benefit Golf Tournament, area. P.O. Box 107, Mill City, OR 97360. The eligible programs must provide ben- The deadline for submission of appliefits for youth programs in the Santiam cations is March 31, 2014. All requests Canyon (Stayton-Sublimity to Detroit- should state the amount of funding reIdahana). quested and name, address, phone numRepresentatives of youth organizations ber/email of the contact.

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On the 13th Day of Christmas opens at Santiam High

Rosie is Retiring!

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Submitted by Bill Brown Veronica is a young woman with a problem. She has been receiving all the traditional gifts of the Twelve Days of Christmas and the only signature is from “TrueLove.” On the thirteenth day of Christmas she is living in fear of what will come next to the door despite the assurances of her roommate, Bridgette, that the gifts should stop. But there are yet more surprises as the first knock on the door brings a policeman with a court order charging Veronica with keeping an unlicensed menagerie (the forty cows) a warning of a pending investigations by the Labor Board for the dancers, pipers and maidsa-milking and a possible fine by the Health Board for inadequate milk storage. Other knocks on the door bring two wild and crazy senior-citizen neighbors, a maid-a-milking with a fiery way of dealing with exboyfriends, a neighbor who can’t sleep, a maintenance man with an eviction notice, the local news, and Mrs. Henderson, whose new cat, Pookums has had a nasty runin with the geese-a-laying. Knowing she has to do something to save her home and her sanity, Veronica resorts to drastic and humorous measures. But will impromptu parades, hunting out of season,cottonballs and eggnog be enough, and just who is this TrueLove anyway and what do CeeCee and DeeDee the old-timers from across the building know about all this? The play was written in 2005 by Dwayne Yancey who lives in Virginia and has published several other popular one-act and full-length plays, but On the Thirteenth Day of Christmas had never been produced on stage before. The high school drama class was able to do so with the special permission of Mr. Yancey for two days of performance last week. Cast includes, in no particular order: Hope Tompkins, Harli Davidson, Carlos Delacruz, Hannah Thompson, Ashley Newton, Chris Smith, Lauren Hebing, Brenden Grigsby, Jose Salinas, Joey Walczak, Preston Librandie, Braeden Cook and Kelsey Arndt. Crew: Rose Kiel, Lyra Thummel, Jasmine Bedortha, Tim Hagen, Camille Minton, Tim Hagen, Kole Amaral, Jasmine Bedortha, Andrew Carbaugh, Joe Chilowinski, Braeden Cook, Macoy Cook, and Brittany Goodson,

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JS Deli & Pub schedules soft opening for this weekend Family focused eatery features all ages games, plus adult-only hours on weekend nights After months of hard work, the JS Deli, Pub and Lottery is set to open on Thursday, Dec 19th. The family friendly eatery will offer a variety of menu choices to all ages from 10am-10pm, seven days a week, with adults only hours on Fri-Sat until midnight for those over 21. The building, located at S. 1st and Juniper in Mill City, was formerly a preschool but it’s now been transformed into an open concept establishment full of games for kids and adults alike. That includes free WiFi, a pool table, wide screen TV for broadcast sports and four classic video game machines, which, of course, have already been

tested by the staff. “We had a little competition,” said deli manager Julie Setzer. “We we were over here playing them, you know, to test the quality!” JS Deli, Pub & Lottery was created by owner Paul Johal, who purchased the building earlier this year then had to decide what to do with it. “We weren’t really sure what we wanted to put there,” said Johal. “Our ﬁrst thought was a dollar store, but then people kept coming in and telling us that they wanted a place to eat. So that’s what we did.” He said that while the deli has a full liquor license, they

will only be selling beer and wine for the ﬁrst three months because they want to get a feel for their customers before they offer full liquor service. “We want this to be a nice, warm, safe place,” said manager Julie Setzer. “We’re deﬁnitely a family environment.” The deli was scheduled to open a few months ago, but liquor liscense requirements pushed the opening date back a bit.

As a ﬁrst time project, Johal and his team weren’t familiar with OLCC regulations. “They wanted to know all of the seating arrangements beforehand, but that’s one of the things that we did last,” said project assistant Sandi Stegemann. Flooring changes also pushed the openind date back a bit, said Johal. The ofﬁcial grand opening for the deli is scheduled for an upcoming month. Video poker lottery will be installed in March; this time, the standard delay is because of lottery regulations. Paul Johal is also the owner of Mill City Market Place, and more info about JS Deli can be found on the market’s page at Facebook.com/MillCityMarketPlace or call the deli at 503-897-2995.

Family friendly food and games are the focus of the new eatery, with adult only hours on Fri-Sat from 10pm-midnight. Pictured: electrician David Orr, deli manager Julie Setzer, grocery store manager Sandi Stegemann, server Christina Clayton & owner Paul Johal.

Local Speak: Holiday plans? By Daryl Atwood When some of the local people where asked “What are your plans for the holidays?” most said that they were traveling, and some as far as out of state, so that they could be with their families. Others are staying here in town. • Helen Kim will be working for the holidays at the Lyons Corner Market. • Jennifer Evans will be traveling from Aumsville to Lyons so she can spend time with her family here. • Karlton Bruns will be going as far as Washington (a little bit of a drive) to be with his loved ones. • Stan Franklin will be spending his holidays with his kids. • Don Maccalla will be traveling to Woodburn to spend the holidays with his family there. The holidays are always about being with family and having a good time, regardless of ethnic background or religious beliefs. Just remember to be safe in your celebrating and traveling so that every one can enjoy this special time of year. As hard as things are in this economy, people can still be with family and that means the world to a lot of people.

Knitting for Tuition

Lyons local Brianna Freeman is knitting her way through college, one hat and two slippers at a time. The 21 year old student is attending Ecola Bible College in Cannon Beach. She’s working on a 1 year certiﬁcate in Bible Studies and she’s hoping to earn her $2900 winter term tuition costs before she returns to campus next month. To do that, she started Bree’s Knitting, and has been making and selling hand knitted slip-

pers, hats and gloves at an affordable $25-50, depending on materials and project size. Freeman started knitting about 6 years ago after she saw a family member doing it and thought it looked interesting. So far, she’s raised several hundred dollars toward her fees, and is accepting new orders. Just email Bree’s Knitting at reading.kitten@ gmail.com or call 503-877-7762 to order.

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Angeline Pisano (Ciaravino), be- They lived most of their married Care of the Northwest for assistloved daughter, wife and mother life in Southern California, mov- ing in the care and comfort of Anjoined our Lord in Heaven on No- ing to Mill City, Oregon in 2002. geline. vember 26, 2013. Angeline was preceded in death Services to be held in Mill City. Angeline was born on November by her mother and father, her hus- Final resting place to be along11, 1920 in Detroit Michigan. She band Albert, and all of her sib- side her husband Albert, at Calwas one of 7 children of Ignazio lings. vary Catholic Cemetery in East Ciaravino and Anna Laudicina. Angeline leaves behind her, her Los Angeles, California. She married Albert Pisano on son Greg, daughter-in-law Lori, February 23, 1946. They moved 4 grandchildren and many nieces Arrangements entrusted to Wedto California where they owned and nephews. dle Funeral Services, online contheir business, Alberto’s Interi- Angeline was loved my many dolences at ors for many years. They had one and will be greatly missed. www.Weddle-Funeral.com son, Gregory Pisano. A huge thank you to Hospice

Eight ways to protect your garden from ice and cold By Denise Ruttan – The Arctic blast that re- upward helps restructure the branches to a grass if it is frozen, Penhallegon said. cently chilled much of Oregon might make more upright position before the storm. Keep your greenhouse above 35 degrees and you worried about your plants. “Rhododendrons are hammered right now plants inside will likely survive, Penhallegon Ross Penhallegon, a horticulturist with the particularly because the frozen ground,” advised. Oregon State University Extension Service, Penhallegon said. That’s because there’s no Next spring you may notice some brown advises several ways to protect your land- water available to move needed moisture and freeze streaks and damage on the leaves of scape from frigid conditions. nutrients from the roots to the leaves and to the spring-flowering trees and bulbs you put “Insulation is the key thing for people to other tissues throughout the plant, he said. in the ground recently, Penhallegon said. Rethink about,” said Penhallegon, a horticul- Thirsty rhododendron leaves will look floppy member that this cold spell likely will cause ture professor in OSU’s College of Agricul- and weak until the temperatures move above a lot of leaf and tissue damage. Frost damtural Sciences. “The biggest issue is that it’s 32 degrees and the ground thaws. A mulch age causes leaves to appear water-soaked or only December. This is the first of many cold of leaves or snow, or compost, can help in- shriveled, or to turn dark brown or black — spells. We still have the rest of December, sulate root systems, allowing water to move but does not always kill the plant. January, February, parts of March and even from the ground and into the plant most of Generally do not water your plants in freezlonger in eastern Oregon in which we could the winter. ing conditions, Penhallegon said. But shrubs still see some potential damage.” It’s especially important to protect container growing underneath the eaves of a house are “Mulch, compost, leaves and any kind of or- plants since the pots can freeze, Penhallegon susceptible to drought damage. Water them ganic matter will protect root systems. Snow said. Cover them with compost, mulch, old deeply every six to eight weeks only when can also be a tremendous insulator for many blankets, or anything that can help insulate the air temperature is above freezing and earplants,” he added. them. Don’t leave pots hanging. Place on the ly in the day. Below are more of Penhallegon’s tips to ground and cover. shield your garden from frost. Most trees go dormant in the winter and can About Gardening News From the OSU ExThough snow can act as excellent mulch withstand temperatures in the negative de- tension Service: The Extension Service proon the ground, it can also weigh down the grees. The exception? Non-native trees that vides a variety of gardening information on its branches of shrubs with frail structures, such do not have the same cold tolerance as native website at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/ as arborvitae, boxwoods, young rhododen- trees. Be sure to plant trees with cold har- community/gardening. Resources include drons and azaleas. Every two to three days, diness such as most tree fruits, Douglas fir, gardening tips, videos, podcasts, monthly knock the snow off branches and wrap rope spruce, birch, and maples. calendars of outdoor chores, how-to publicaaround the branches of bushes and shrubs. Don’t walk on your lawn, especially if there tions, information about the Master Gardener The branches of bushes and shrubs can be is no snow insulating the grass. Walking on program, and a monthly emailed newsletter. completely restructured. Tying the branches it can break the leaf tissue and damage the 6

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FOR SALE For Sale: 7,000 Watt Generator 120-240 electric start $450.00Pressure Washer 6 H.P 2350 P.S.I 50 foot hose $150.00503-897-2590 For Sale in Mill City Local breeder has Cockatiels, White Doves, Lovebirds and Parakeets ready for homes. Call Brian @ (503)897-6103 for more info. 1999 grey Ford Taurus wagon, 198k miles, runs good just needs a tune up. Seats 7, newer tires, tags good until 9/2014. Has minor body damage but a great commuter or student car. $950 obo. Lyons. Video available on Facebook or 503-5104396.

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Handgun Safety Class with local experts Bob and Shane Pedroli. Range classes are ongoing. Oregon and Utah/Arizona multistate certifications available. Info 503-5809397 www.oldwestprosconcealandcarry. com CPR/AED/First Aid Classes: American Heart Association certified classes for Public and Healthcare Providers. Contact instructor Kurt Hueller at 503-859-3575 or kah@wvi.com.

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It’s a two-night holiday party with the Valley’s Premier Show band, Friday, December 20 The Reckless Rockhounds! Come & dance with the band Friday & Happy 9th Birthday Sophia Widmer! Saturday December 20th & 21st at the convivial Eagles Lodge 127 N. Broadalbi- 8am – 9am Community Leadership nin historic downtown Albany! Great food, Roundtable at Mill City City Hall, 444 S inexpensive cocktails and a huge dance 1st Avenue, Mill City floor! The music starts at 8 pm. Eagles- Open to the public. Please come and join members and guests* welcome in the conversation *fo’ mo’ info’ and to be a Guest of the Band, Saturday, December 21 call the Reckless Rockhounds Hotline Winter Solstice (503)798-0601 The longest, darkest night of or the lodge at (541)926-6622

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The Gleaners will also be selling Christmas trees in the Canyon Gleaners parking Sunday, December 22 lot. Trees will be priced at $10 each. 10am - 2pm Free clothing distribution at the Canyon Gleaners in Mill City. Open Mass Times for the Holiday Season to all community members. at St. Catherine of Siena: 1st & Ivy in Mill City: 11 a.m.Mill City Baptist Church presents Tue, Dec 24 - 8 PM “What’s the Big Deal About Herald?” an Sat, Dec 28 - 5 PM original play by local author Marty Magee Tue, Dec 31 - 5 PM based on a story in her Christmas book. Each angel has a speConcerned about your property value? cific job. Charley’s job is to get people out of the mud. He is jealous of Herald, who has the Price Analysis important job of anNo Hassle Quick Turnaround nouncing the arrival of for New Listings the Baby King. A fun Suzette Boudreaux, Broker play--with a message about our King. And Call 503-949-4643 for details the children will sing!

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6 pm. A Christmas Concert ”The Christmas Gift” Will be For performed by Bass/baritone John Headrick di- of Gates. All are welcome! Come to the Living Water Church of God at 132 Sorbin

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Monday, December 23

10 a.m. - 3 p.m Christmas Holiday Bake Sale in the U. S. Bank lobby, Highway 22, Mill City. Sponsored by Canyon Gleaners. Variety of baked goods, pies, regular and no sugar. 503-859-4454 or 503-507-8846 .

Tuesday, December 24

Merry Christmas!! Ongoing Weekly Events Mill City Library hours are 10-12 and

1:30-3:30 on Tuesday through Friday. Saturday 10-12. The library is closed on Sunday & Monday. North Santiam Watershed Council meetings are held at the Stayton Community Center at 400 West Virginia Street, Stayton, OR on the second Thursday of every month except July and August. Meetings begin at 7:00pm and everyone is welcome. For more information call (503) 930-8202 or go to www.northsantiam.org Santiam Hearts to Arts meets the first Saturday of the month at Mill City City Hall, from 9:30-10:30am. New board members and volunteers are always welcome!! Info: http://www.heartstoarts.org/

Mondays

7pm Santiam Canyon Community Chorus rehearsals at the Mill City Christian Church. For more information contact Joanne Hebing at 503-859-3426.

Tuesdays

9am Downward Dog Yoga at Gates Fire Hall, Sorbin St. in Gates 10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Bible www.millcitychristian- Fellowship, Lyons 910-4918 church.org 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian. Sunday Worship Meals on Wheels. Ruth:503-897-2204.

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Canyon Arts Center Opens cont. from front page tinue doing the concerts with a variety of musicians and entertainment and to use the center as a art gallery as well. Local artists Denise Sanders and Paul Toews brought select works of art for sale to adorn the walls for this special event. “One nice part about the concerts is that it brings people to Mill City that might never come here,” said Ken Cartwright, noting visitors from Portland, Salem, Albany, Bend and Corvallis. . The grand opening featured Chris Luquette who plays with Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen, Steve Blanchard who plays with Jim Faddis and Prairie Flyer, and Emerald Adams on the harp who is currently a solo artist. They played bluegrass, country/western, and some Norman Blake tunes. Food and drinks were provided. The Canyon Arts center is in partnership the Santiam Hearts to Arts program The Santiam Hearts to Arts radio station would allow local artists to be showcased as well as musicians and other art related material – the possibilities are endless! For more information visit their website: www.heartstoarts.org. $3.50 donation recommended. 7:30pm Santiam Al-Anon, Mt. View Church, Aumsville. Newcomers welcome.

Detroit Fire Dept, every other Thursday at the Detroit City Hall meeting room.

6:30 pm Downward Dog Yoga at Gates Fire Hall, Sorbin St. in Gates 7 pm AA meeting at Gates Community Church of Christ 7:30pm AA Meeting Idanha City Hall.

6:30pm Youth Group at Mill City Baptist Church 7th grade to 24 years. 815 NW Santiam Blvd. Sunday. 1pm Canyon Senior Center Pinochle 844 South First St. Mill City 503 897-4176

Wednesdays

Thursdays

9am Downward Dog Yoga at Gates Fire Hall, Sorbin St. in Gates 10am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates Church, all levels! 897-2102 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals. Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian Church. Ruth:503 897-2204 12-4:30pm Food Distribution Day at the Canyon Gleaners in Mill City. 3:30-5pm Good News Club at Mill City Baptist Church. Kids K-4 grade. Bible stories, singing, games, snack. Free. 815 Santiam Blvd. 5:30-8pm Youth Night Ages 10-18 Mill City Christian Church. Kids MUST be picked up by 8:15. Free. Not held on weeks with Friday school. 6pm Bible Study at Living Water Church of God, Sorbin St. Gates. 7-9pm Bingo with the Idanha

Fridays

Sundays

4-6 pm Youth Group at MehamaCommunity Church 11336 Morris St. Grades 6-12; games, music and bible studies. Info:503-859-2849 or facebook 6:30 pm Youth Group Mill City Baptist Church. ages 6-12. 815 NW Santiam Blvd.

Public Hearing Notice Notice is hereby given that the Mill City will not have driveway access to Hwy 22. seven days prior to the hearing. Any person Planning Commission will hold the follow- A duplex is a permitted use in the Highway wishing to provide testimony must address ing public hearings at its regular meeting on Commercial (CH) zone but must comply with the decision criteria. Decision criteria for a January 10, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. at the City Hall, the site plan review criteria for multi-family multi-family dwelling site plan review are 444 1st Avenue, in Mill City. The Commis- dwellings. The Mill City Zoning Code re- found in Section 17.16.100 of the Mill City sion will consider the following proposals: quires submittal of a site plan for a duplex Zoning Code. The Searchable City Code can (1) File No. 2013-05 Site Plan Review – to the Planning Commission for review and be viewed under “Documents” at the City of Duplex 200 Block, NW 5th Avenue approval before a building permit may be is- Mill City website: http://www.ci.mill-city. The City has received a land use application sued. Marion County Assessor’s Map T09S or.us/ Failure to raise an issue precludes apfrom Tom Blaylock requesting the City ap- R3E Section 30DA, Tax Lot 02701. peal and failure to specify to which criterion prove a site plan for the construction of a new The hearing will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Fri- the comment is directed precludes appeal duplex in the 200 block of NW 5th Avenue day, January 10, 2014 during the regularly based on that criterion. in Mill City. The property is located behind scheduled planning commission meeting at 264 NW 5th Avenue and will be accessed via the City Hall, 444 S. First Avenue, Mill City, City Hall is accessible to persons with disa 25’ wide driveway easement from NW 5th Oregon. The application, decision criteria abilities. Avenue. The duplex will abut Hwy 22 but and staff report will be available at City Hall

Linn County Sheriff Report ~ 12-8-13 to 12-13-13 12/08/13 6:51 VEH-STOLEN IVY ST Mill CityVehicle taken sometime after 2300 last night. 12/08/13 10:24 JUV-COMPLAINT BROADWAY ST Caller said her friend is at her house with her 9 yo son and he is out of control and breaking things and caller would like a deputy to come talk to him. 12/08/13 16:35 VEH-RECOVERED LYONS MILL CITY DR Caller reporting that a lady is possibly next door sitting outside. There is PC for her on the board.she is wearing a black

jacket, jeans, and a red bb cap. 12/08/13: 20:26 DOG COMPLAINT LAUREL ST Mill City Caller advised there is a white and brown pitbull running loose around the neighborhood. Caller advised for the most part the dog is fine but can be aggresive. 12/08/13 21:30 ESCAPE RPT 400 Block IVY ST Mill City 12/15/13 LINN COUNTY Clinton, running with no shirt 714 is not hurt running towards Walker res 12/09/13 18:14 JUV-COMPLAINT

GROVE ST Mill City enroute. caller reports juveniles are pull- 12/12/13 13:48 DOG COMing each other, on tubes PLAINT LAUREL ST Mill City with a dirt bike. ongoing for last Caller advi dog control has no few hours. unit available. She has a 12/10/13 14:51UNAUTHORpit bull on her porch. It will not IZED ENTRY TO MOTOR VE- leave and is becoming HICLE5TH ST Lyons PR says more aggresive. No collar and a that Fedex delivered a package at cut on the back of its 11:39 and when he got home at 12/13/13 6:19 HAZ-TRAFFIC 1320 it was gone. HWY 226 Linn County 12/11/13 12:47 HARASSMENT rocks in the roadway rocks RPT SANTIAM BV Mill City removed SANTIAM COTTAGES 12/13/13 15:27 THEFT-RPT male is beating up female with TREE FARM RD Linn caller fists no weapons seen. advises that rentors are stealing 11/13 21:33 DOG BITE firewood for their 4KINGmarijuana growthey also have WOOD not paid the rent or the power bill AV Linn 12/13/13 17:39 CUSTODIAL County INTERF Private Lessons Acoustic Guitar Narrative SANTIAM POINTE LOOP Mill Taught in Mill City • Chords Dog bit Citycaller says she is the custoby Professional Musician • Strumming female on dial parent of a 1 yo. she let Tom Cole wrist and the child’s father take her for • Flat & Finger Picking of Stoddard and Cole forearm. visitation and he won’t • Singing and Playing Music/Comedy Duo Medics are give her back.

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Services Directory Autobody & Paint Canyon Auto Rebody 21916 Ferry Rd. SE, Mehama www.canyonautorebody.com (503) 859-3247

Auto Repair

Classic Auto and Tire Center 48347 Lyons-Mill City Drive, Mill City(503)897-2256 Mike’s Auto Repair and Deisel small engines& motorcycles at 27860 N. Hwy 22, Mill City 503 897-6061

Antiques/Resale

Odds and Ends Antiques and Collectables 11227 Grove St., S.E.Mehama 503-859-2688 Lyons Timbertown Resale Home accessories, gifts, more. 1313 Main St. Lyons. 503-859-4054; 503-507-1326. Facebook.

Business Development

GROW EDC: Free & confidential business & non-profit consulting.info@ growsantiam.org 503-871-5188

Coffee Stands

Canyon Espresso at the corner of Hwy 22 and Gates Hill Rd., (503) 897-6031

Computer Services

WidmerWeb Design (503) 569-1229 www.widmerweb.com

Construction

Hueller Construction Inc. CCB #114169 www.huellerconstruction.com 503-859-3575.

Firearm Instruction

Old West Enforcement Professionals NRA#1787-91947 BCI# 1102466 503580-9397 www.oldwestprosconcealandcarry.com

Health and Wellness

Chiropractic Physicians Clinic and Wellness Center 11247 Grove St., Mehama (503)859-2181 Santiam Healing Arts Reconnective, energetic healing for all. Special Canyon pricing. Colleen Samuel (503) 897-3357 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

Lyons Heating & Cooling Inc. CCB#96400 (503)859-2325 www.lyonsheating.net

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 829 1st Ave. Mill City 503-897-2006www.smhselectmarket.com

Landscaping

to get your business seen in the directory call Karen at (503)990-3037

Siegmund Landscape, Excavation and Supply (503)769-6291

Locksmith

Gabriel Smith licensed locksmith: lock repair, keys, parts. OCLS #5373 Smithlockoutservices@live.com (541)519-2410

Lodging

Curt’s Place Rental Suite in Gates. www.curtsplace.net (503)897-6126 Adventure Vacation Homes 528N.E. Santiam Blvd. (Hwy 22) Mill City (503) 897-6500 www.adventurevacationhomes.com Elkhorn Valley Inn B&B 33016 North Fork Road S.E, Lyons (503) 897-3033 www.elkhornvalleyinn.com facebook Lodge at Detroit Lake 175 Detroit Ave, Detroit (503) 854-3344 www.lodgeatdetroitlake.com All Seasons Motel 130 Breitenbush Road, Detroit (503) 854-3421 www.allseasonsmotel.net

Marinas

Detroit Lake Marina 115 Breitenbush Road, Detroit www.detroitlakemarina. com 503 854-3423. Kane’s Marina 530 Clester Rd., Detroit (503) 854-3362

Mole and Gopher Removal LandCare learn more at www.land-care.com 503-897-5200

Outdoor Excursions

Into the Wild Equine Adventures mountain forest horseback rides (503)586-8072 www.itwtrailrides.com Kayak the Santiam (503)569-1229 www.kayakthesantiam.com www.enrgkayaking.com North Santiam River Trips with Bill Sanderson (503) 897-3301 www.nsrtrips.com The Oregon Experience fishing, rafting drift-boating. (503) 897-3291. www.oregon-experience.com

Painting

Leading Edge Painting -Ben Szympruch interior,exterior painting, staining, woodworking (503)539-3744 benszym@hotmail.com

Pets and Animal Care

Ark Animal Care Veterinary Services (503) 897-6004 arkanimalcare@wavecable.com Santiam Healing Arts Reconnective Healing for your horses and pets.. Colleen Samuel. (503) 897-3357

Lyness, Broker 280 NE Santiam Blvd, Mill City www.GreenMtRealEstate.com (503)551-2645

Restaurants & Dining

Mill City/Gates Rosie’s Mt Coffee House 647 N.E. Santiam Blvd. (Hwy 22) Mill City (503)8972378 www.rosiesscones.com Facebook Giovanni’s Mt.Pizza 146 N.W. Santiam Blvd. (Hwy 22) Mill City (503)897-2614 Mountain Edge Cafe 320 N.W. Santiam Blvd. (Hwy 22) Mill City (503)897-2741 Sierra Restaurant and Market 302 N. Santiam Hwy (Hwy 22) in Gates (503) 897-2210 Lyons/Mehama Trexler Farms 20146 Ferry Rd. SE, Mehama (503)859-4488 www.trexlerfarm.com Facebook Detroit/Idanha Korner Post Resturant 100 Detroit Avenue Detroit (503) 854-3735 The Cedars Restaurant and Lounge 200 N. Detroit Ave, Detroit (503)854-3636 K.C.’s Espresso, Sandwiches and Stuff 210 Forest Ave., Detroit (503)854-3145 Idanha Grill and Store 183 Hwy 22, Idanha (503)854-3354 www.idanhagrill.com facebook Marion Forks Restaurant and Lounge 34970 Hwy 22, Idanha (503)854-3669

RV Repair

Santiam RV Service (503)394-2348

Signs & Graphics

White Water Signs and Graphics (503)804-3613 www.whitewatersigns.com.

Supplies

Mehama True Value 11267 Grove St. Mehama (503) 859-2257 ww3.truevalue. com/mehamatruevalue/

Taverns/Bars

Red Barn Bar and Grill 916 Main St., Lyons (503)859-2826 facebook Trio Tavern and Food 815 SW Linn Blvd. Mill City (503) 897-3380 facebook

Towing

STR Santiam Towing and Recovery 1-877-859-5757 www.strtowing.com

Wood Products-retail

Psychotherapy

Camp firewood at Hardwood Components, 20573 Hwy 22 in Mehama (503)859-2144

Real Estate

Weddings Your Way All seasons, indoors or out, all denominations. Colleen Samuel (503) 897-3357.

Gregory J. Johanson, M .Div, Ph.D., NCC Director, Grace Counselling Center. (503)897-4830 greg@gregjohanson.net Green Mountain Real Estate Sandy

Weddings

Pennick Farm Christmas Trees Noble firs $3/foot U-Cut Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 9am-5pm at the corner of Gates Bridge East and Green Mountain Road

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Kindergartner wins “Principal for the Day”

Six year old Caleb Bennett, a student in Mrs. Moberg’s kindergarten class at Santiam Elementary, got to experience the other side of life on December 2. He was the grand prize winner of the pie sales fund raising contest, selling 23 pies, and for this he became “Principal of the Day.” Mr. Caleb Bennett visited classrooms with his assistant for the day, Todd Miller. He helped with the morning announcements and the assembly, and was even called down to check in on Mrs. Hansen’s class to make sure all the children were behaving appropriately. “And they were behaving extremely well, all were very intrigued by the new principal!” said Todd Miller, Superintendent of Schools and the “Assistant Principal” for the day. No changes in policy were made, however, and no disciplinary actions, hiring or firings took place that day. “He did a great job,” said Mr. Miller, pictured at right with Mr. Bennett Photos by Roseanna Juhola

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The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Hikes in the Willamette Valley/Cascades: (OPRD) invites the public to ring in 2014 by * Champoeg State Heritage Area, 9:30-10:30 a.m.participating in one of 30 guided hikes to take -meet at visitor center place in state parks on New Year’s Day. This is * Elijah Bristow State Park, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.the third year that OPRD has participated in First -bring your horse and meet at equestrian staging Day Hikes, a nationwide initiative sponsored by area America’s State Parks (www.americasstateparks. * Luckiamute Landing State Natural Area, 10:00 org) to encourage people to enjoy the outdoors a.m.-noon--meet at north trailhead and celebrate the New Year by getting out for a * North Santiam State Recreation Area, 11:00 walk in a state park. Last year, more than 420 a.m.-noon--meet at North Santiam picnic shelter people participated in First Day Hikes in Oregon. * Silver Falls State Park, 10:00-11:00 a.m.--meet OPRD will waive the day-use parking fees on on porch of South Falls Lodge Jan. 1 for all visitors to participating state parks * Willamette Mission State Park, 10:00-11:00 a.m. that normally require a permit. 28 parks are par- and 12:30-1:30 p.m.--meet at main entrance flagticipating in First Day Hikes this year: pole loop

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