The Canyon Weekly
February 6, 2015
Volume 6, Issue 6
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North Santiam River Guides dinner features the history of the drift boat
Author Roger Fletcher of Dallas, Oregon has a life long passion for the small wooden boat. So much so that he wrote a book about them: Drift Boats and River Dories. Fletcher has
Above: Bob Lusk, the outgoing president of the North Santiam River Guides Association, reports on the annual fish count totals for 2014. He then announced the newly appointed president, Bill Sanderson, pictured at right, drifting down the N. Santiam River.
been researching, building and writing about them since 1995, and presents with an apparent and deep love for both the rivers and wooden boats that float them. Set in the backdrop of the Gates Fire Hall, Fletcher addressed the crowded room of boaters and guides after enjoying a dinner prime rib catered by Trexler Farms. The presentation featured historic photos and films of boats on the river showing men in hats and ties, and women in skirts and furs, out for a day on the water.
Excerpt from Drift Boats and River Dories:
If you have felt the quiet wake of wood on water, Or the tranquility of a river canyon made crisp by your oneness with that milieu; If you have danced with white water under crystal skies, Or nestled on a velvet sandbar under panoplies of stars, Then you have felt the river’s touch.
Our history: Living in Niagara during WWII
everything a kid needed at that age was raYou didn’t go by fashion; you wore what tioned. Shoes were hard to come by, and our could be bartered. You didn’t go by style, Vignettes in time, as told Mom, Eda Stafford, was dedicated to good you went by need. When school was out, by lifelong Canyon resident feet, but our feet grew faster than you took your shoes off and Carmen Barnhardt to her You kept track those stamps. We did a lot of traddidn’t put them on again undaughter, Melody Munger of neighbors ing of those ration stamps, espetil school on August 22, 2014 cially for shoes. On Christmas Eve started in the fall. in Niagara so of 1941, Aunt Florence Muise died Yes, everybody kept track we could trade Part 1 of 3: and Wiley, Ollie and Louise came hand-me-downs. of what everybody else had Sugar. Coffee. Shoes. Gas. Tires. to live with Grandpa and Grandma and kept in mind what othYou didn’t go Marvin Stafford, my brother and I were 10- Nystrom. er people needed. We took by fashion; you care of each other. 11 or 12 years old during WWII and about If Wiley or Ollie had outgrown certain sizes, then Mar- wore what could Regarding other rationed vin’s shoes went to items, some people weren’t be bartered. them. You kept track You didn’t go by physically up to tending a of neighbors in Niaggarden, so we traded. style, you went ara so we could trade There existed a great tradby need. hand-me-downs. ing business and people There were 14 kids in were fair-minded. George Niagara at that time and I was and Eda Stafford, our Mom and Dad always the only girl. My hand-me- had a big garden. Once in a while, by trading downs, which were lovely, vegetables we would get gas stamps saved came from a neighbor, Bur- ahead and then we would trade gas stamps nell and Francie Stone who for sugar. lived a couple miles away at Everyone’s rations were pretty short. Mom the Fred Stone place locat- needed sugar to do all the canning she did… ed on the s-curves between over 2,000 quarts of fruit, beef, salmon, venGates and Niagara. ison, jams and jellies and (cont’d on page 4) 1 By Melody Munger
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Beginning to advanced photographers are invited to spend three days of learning in Jefferson Park Wilderness
Photographer Cory J. O'Neill, whose image is featured on the 2015-16 North Santiam Canyon Calendar, will be hosting a photographer workshop in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness this coming October. "This photo adventure is the most unique workshop I offer," said O'Neill. "Jefferson Park, located in Mount Jefferson Wilderness, is one of the most beautiful places in Oregon. In the fall, cold temperatures transform this gem into a perfect location for shooting fall colors and, in some years, early winter snowfall." The workshop will entail moderate to difficult hiking conditions, but students can participate with any level of photography experience. The cost is $575 per person and it will happen between October 2-4, 2015. "We will enter the park during the early night on Friday, then spend all of Saturday and Sunday morning exploring and capturing the essence of this wilderness gem," said O'Neill. "Along the way, we'll discuss and practice shooting techniques such as depthof-field blending, exposure bracketing, twilight photography, night photography and photo stitching, plus other tools that will take your images to the next level. In addition, you will have the opportunity to upload your images from the weekend for review and sharing." Students can register at http:// www.coryjoneillphotography.com/pages/ workshopstwo_main.php. O'Neill is an award winning artist, and was called a “Master of Modern Landscape Photography” by Outdoor Photographer Magazine. One of his recent images of Mt. Jeffer-
son was featured on the cover of the local North Santiam Canyon Calendar. He said that it was quite the adventure that day: “After being trapped in my tent for almost 30 hours due to torrential rains, I woke at 4am to find myself in fog so thick that my flashlight could not cut through to my feet. Using my map, compass, and hiking poles, I stumbled blindly along
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This calendar was made possible by the collaboration of many local groups, and the generosity of the contributing photographers. We hope you enjoy your time in the North Santiam Canyon, and that all of your memories are as beautiful as the nature around us.
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Cover Image: Morning Glory (Mt. Jefferson) by Cory J. O’Neill Photography
Photographer Cory J. O’Neill (left) is coming October 2-4 to share his photography insights. Pictured above is his image of Mt. Jefferson, titled Morning Glory, which was featured on the local 2015 North Santiam Canyon Calendar.
the trail, climbing 1500 feet in 3 miles towards the summit of Jefferson Park Butte. I arrived at the summit still surrounded by fog, and began to descend - for the third time in two days - back to my tent when I noticed the fog lifting. Several minutes later, the clouds rolled back to reveal the faintest outline of Mount Jefferson, and I sprinted 500 vertical feet to capture the event from this location. The explosion of light lasted less than four minutes, and is perhaps the most dramatic sunrise I have ever witnessed.”
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scheduling two separate Entry Level Testing sessions: * Session #1 - Saturday, March 14, 2015 * Session #2 - Monday, March 16, 2015 Both sessions will be held at the Oregon Public Safety Academy, 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, in Salem. Applicants should prepare beforehand for Entry Level Testing. Candidates can create an account now by building a profile following the instructions detailed on the www.osptrooper.com website. The complete application for employment is comprised of the E-Recruit profile, the supplemental questionnaire, and any required attachments. The Oregon State Police is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women and minorities to apply. Information about our agency, the different opportunities that are available, how our hiring process works, and updates to our hiring process can be found atwww.osptrooper.com. Questions about the application process can be directed to the Oregon State Police Recruitment Unit at (503) 378-4175. IF you are ready to go we have a place for you in the Oregon State Police.
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Our history: Living in Niagara during WWII (cont’d from page 1) vegetables. Often, there to buy those War Bonds!
wasn’t enough sugar for all that canning, D.B. Hills, the bank president and the fruit without sugar wasn’t very tasty. would count up all the dollars Mom canned with half pints, pints, quarts for bonds and then cash out and gallon jars. Potatoes, carrots and pars- the bonds. You didn’t espenips were often canned in the gallon jars. cially “want” in those days, Our neighbors would steal canned food you “needed! from us because they spent the whole sumPart 2 of 3: mer up at Marion Lake and did no canning Niagara Boys or preparation for winter. After they ate the in the War stolen food, they put the jars along our fence line. We would gather the empty jars and It was kind of ironic, Richard Mom would fill them once again. Those jars Knutson’s birthday was June Carmen Barnhardt (center) with her 3 daughters: Melody meant more food could be stored for the win- 17th, and when he turned 17, Munger (left), Debra Corning, Lisa Chaldize and her ter. Dad and Grandpa usually raised a beef or he got his notice that he was great-granddaughter, Liberty Munger, who represents 2 each year which they would slaughter, and being drafted into the Army, the 6th generation of Niagara settlers! then the cutting and canning began in ear- his brother Roy was already job driving sailors back and forth to the Nanest! Nothing went to waste. Nothing. And in the Marines. Richard was at Utah Beach landing. He was driving a val Base in Portland. Verna was proud of we never went hungry. her work there. We peeled chittam bark (used in laxatives), supply truck and the Germans were shooting Verna’s Mom was Julia Stoffel, my Mom’s at him like crazy. and collected fir sister. During the war, the nearest doctor was Carl Ball was in the South Pacific, the They never took Dad cones to sell to purat Gates and Julia was stricken with a rupworst of the fighting was there. The chase War Bonds (to war) because tured appendix. Grandpa Nystrom saved her which helped fi- loggers were classified Japanese did awful things to our boys. life by taking Julia in his arms and running Walt Ball was a German POW. When nance the war. as vital because they the war was over, the Gates, Niagara down the railroad to Gates. Yelling for help When Marvin and were providing lumber and Mill City boys came home from along the way, neighbors, in relays, helped I graduated from to build the Victory all over the world; Manilla, Russia, carry Julia to the doctor. Dr. Allen saved JuGates High School lia’s life, yet she walked with a limp the rest we each had around ships which were built China and Europe. Some POW’s were of her life. $2000 in War in Portland, Oregon. so badly mistreated, they never fully About Melody Munger recovered. Mrs. Carey who cooked at bonds. Oh how we Melody considers the Santiam Canyon one Gates School for many years; had 4 kids in 3 hated to cash those bonds when the war was of spectacular natural beauty and appreciates over. We had worked so hard for those War branches of services; Eugene, Norman, Don those who have gone before us in settling this Bonds and hated to cash them because we and Gale.Aunt Mabel had 3 in the service corner of the world. These people, or “stepknew the value of a dollar and how hard they Carl Leroy Knutson, Richard Allen Knut- ping stones” have carved a home in this rugged were to come by. We sure saved our dimes son and Orville Andre Knutson.Marvin got wilderness, which we now call home. Melody drafted, but it was practically on the day retired from teaching 31 years in both Jordan of truce, so he never went in. Valley and the Santiam Canyon School districts They never took Dad because loggers and continues to teach Haitian teachers at Lifewere classified as vital because they line Christian Mission in Grand Goave, Haiti. were providing lumber to build the Vic- Melody continues to lobby in Washington DC tory ships which were built in Portland, for The National Writing Project and was a Oregon. My cousin, Verna Hunziker Teacher Consultant for the Writing Project, teaching teachers in Oregon and the Galapagos helped build Victory ships. Islands. Melody is a frivolous writer of poetry In Verna’s 1942 class at Gates High and short stories and writes to remember! MelSchool, only girls graduated, which was ody is married to Scott Munger, has 2 sons and quite common. Upon graduating, Verna 5 grandchildren, whom she adores and states immediately went to Portland and got a that the “Grammy gig” is a splendid one!
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Siletz Tribe donates $4500 to local Santiam scholastic efforts
The Santiam Canyon School District extends a huge Thanks to the Siletz Tribe for their generosity at awarding the following grants. Pictured, left to right: •Sarah Beachy received $1500 award to purchase supplies for her marine biology class.
•Susan Chamberlain accepted a $1500 award to cover the expenses needed to run the after school robotics program. •Teresa Avis received $1500 to help purchase Lego education robotics kits for her enrichment class.
Miss Oregon visits Santiam Elementary
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Santiam Elementary School Vice Principal, Margo Williams had the pleasure to take the 6th grade girls to meet and interact with
Miss Oregon on Wednesday. Miss Oregon is Rebecca Anderson, age 23 from Oregon City. She’s dubbed “Miss Cascade” and her favorite quote is, “Don’t let anyone take your sparkle.” Miss Oregon spoke about setting academic goals, focused on science, math and technology, discussed with them careers and planning ahead for the future. So this event begets the question: Did you know that the 6th grade girls have goals? Well here are some of our future: REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Doctors, Bakers, gymnasts, Veterinarians, Teachers, Forensic See our web site at greenmtrealestate.com Anthropologist, Guitarist, Coundog rescuers, professional 503-897-4500 selors, softball players, dancers and poCALL A PROFESSIONAL TODAY! lice officers.
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Tax time is fraud season! Here’s how not to get taken to the cleaners
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Santiam Outdoors Corner by Tim Widmer North Santiam State Park: 1.4 Mile Hiking Loop
How to Get There: On Hwy 22, about half way between Mill City and Mehama, turn into the North Santiam Recreation State Park. Once in the park, take a left and follow down the road until you see the parking area. When to Go: Hiking season can be year round, nicest when the trail is not muddy from a winter downpour. What to Do: Camping, Picnics, hiking, and popular rafting/kayaking put in or takeout. Difficulty: Medium, due to slight elevation change. Are you facing time constraints on your next hiking adventure? Check out the trails at North Santiam State Park. Aimed to please, the trails are mostly single track and seem to wander far from civilization.
Crossing creeks, ducking under a tree that creates a natural tunnel, and walking along the North Santiam River are the features we encountered last week on our 1.4 mile loop. Starting at the parking area, walk toward the pay kiosk, where there are camping spots and nice picnic spots. After a short bit you come to a great picnic area near the riv-
er that also serves as a great escape for the heat in the summer when the temperatures are hot. Continue on the single track, you can cut the hike short and go left on either of the first two options. If you choose the longer path, like we did, stay right and you will soon cross the road you came into the park. Continue working your way right when options present
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themselves. There is viewpoint you pass, and you cross over some creeks. The river comes back into view and you can walk back up the road. When you find the next trail, take a right and it will take you past a covered picnic area, and near the bathrooms. Spot your car, or take another loop.
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Coming Soon! The February Mill City Garden Club meeting will be held at the park like oasis, of Alan Thompson at 1pm Wednesday February 18, in Lyons. New members and visitors welcome. Please contact President Betty Heald at 503-767-4123 for more information.
plays at Santiam Auditorium.. $6 adults/ $3 kids and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling Caroline at (503) 897-2311 ext. 240. The International Club will selling desserts, coffee, water and flowers at the intermission of each show to help raise money to visit Belize in 2016.
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Feb 28 Santiam Valley Grange Spaghetti 3:30 (games start) home basketball game Dinner, 5pm-7pm, Santiam Valley Grange Santiam vs Perrydale Wednesday, February 11 Hall, 1140 5th Street, Lyons. Cost is $6 per person and includes: spaghetti, salad, gar- 1 pm The Lyons Garden Club will hold lic bread, dessert, coffee and punch. There their February meeting at the Lyons Fire will be raffles, door prizes and entertain- Department conference room. Geraldine Longfellow will be hostess. The guest ment. speaker for the day will be Jennie Meisel on invasive plants. For more information North Santiam Forest Collaborative contact President John Hollensteiner 503*Formerly known as the Breitenbush 508-5913 or Willene Kill 503-910-1138. Watershed Stakeholder Collaborative Guests and new members are always welNext Meeting: Thursday - April 2, 2015 9:30 - 3:00 pm - Lunch will be provided come. Gates Fire Hall 140 E. Sorbin St., Gates, Thursday, February 12 OR 97346 Please RSVP to Council@ 6 pm dinner, 7pm discussion Canyon NorthSantiam.org or by calling (503) 930- Readers Book Club meets at Trexler Farm 8202. Restaurant. for a home cooked dinner to discuss the current book. Don Crabtree will be guest writer describing his novel Pure Evil written under the name John Lawe Friday, February 6 3:30 (games start) Santiam Basketball with the setting in the Santiam Canyon, Salem, etc.. Don is retired and still does at Regis volunteer cold case criminal investigations Saturday, February 7 in Salem. Contact Herb Bastuscheck. 503Free Tax Service for Seniors and low 859-2668, if interested in a copy of the income through the AARP Foundation’s book and coming to the meeting. Tax-Aide program.--Walk-in services, Friday, February 13 with no appointments, will be available on 4:30 Santiam Basketball at Western Saturdays at the Silver Falls Library, 410 Mennonite S. Water Street, Silverton; and the Stayton Public Library, 515 N. First St., Stayton, 6 pm Dinner/8 pm Show beginning Feb. 7. Tax preparation hours SKATE Benefit and Dinner & Show The North Santiam Eagles in Mill City will be10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. is holding a benefit for the Santiam Kids Al Dressed Up Prom Dress Giveaway and Tourism Effort. The benefit includes 2nd annual Auction Dinner and FundLasagna dinner with Salad Bar and Garlic raiser at the Stayton Community Center, Bread for $10. 400 W. Virginia St. in Stayton. This year’s Following the meal a Baked Goods auctheme is “Mardi Gras” Tickets are $25 tion will be held plus a few other items per person. contact Anna Benefiel at 503will be auctioned off. Then, beginning at 881-0711 or email: taby02@hotmail.com. 8pm, a musical show featuring three singer For more information visit their website at songwriters in solo performances will kick www.taby02.wix.com/alldressedup or see off. The performance features renowned them on Facebook. Portland recording artists Pat Kearns, Sunday, February 8 Robert Bruce Burnham and Kat Courtney FINAL SHOW! playing a wide range of music from soft 2 pm The Stage Production “Annie” 8
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Saturday, February 14
8-11 am Valentine’s Day Breakfast ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES and one serving of scrambled eggs, ham and drink Location: Detroit’s fire station - 160 Detroit Ave. N.Cost: Adults – $7, Kids under 10 – $3.50 & Kids under 3 are free Free gift for the Ladies!! Raffle – gift certificate to Marion Forks Restaurant This is a Fundraiser for the Idanha-Detroit Fire Department Lions Club dinner and Pie Auction On February 14th the Lions Club will be hosting their annual Sweetheart’s Dinner at the Santiam Jr./Sr. High School commons. Tickets must be purchased in advance and cost $25/couple or $13/single. All proceeds go directly to the Lions Club College Scholarship fund. The Lions Club gives out several scholarships of $750 annually to local high school graduating seniors. Dinner includes Chicken Parmesan, roll, vegetable medley and cheesecake. The evening includes local entertainment, door prizes and a dessert auction. Child care is provided! Tickets can be obtained by contacting any Lions Club member, including Sandy Lyness, 503-551-2645; Dan Lemke; and Tim Kirsch. Korner Post Restaurant Valentines Dinner Feb 14th, 5pm to 8pm, 1. Serving, Traeger slow smoked Pork Loin, Baby roasted potatoes, soup or salad, vegetable, dinner roll OR Marinated Grilled Shrimp, served with rice pilaf, vegetable, soup or salad, dinner roll. Either dinners $14. or two for $27.00. 100 S Detroit Ave., Detroit, Or Reservations call: 503 859 8901
Weekly Events
A group of local citizens, dubbing themselves the Save Our Bridge (SOB) Committee, has formed and is working with the City of Mill City to promote the rehab of the historic railroad bridge. The SOBs meet each 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 2 pm at Mill City City Hall Yoga practice at the Gates Fire Hall at the new studio each Tuesday and Thursday at 9am. The classes consist of Vinyasa and Yin
Mill City
Presbyterian
Church Sunday Worship Ted Buck, Pastor 360-904-3055
236 SW Broadway
Mill City
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church Mass on Saturdays -5pm-
503-897-2716 251 SW 3rd St, Mill City
716 S. 1st Ave Mill City 503-769-2656
styles. It is a 90 minute class. On Wednesday evening “Hot Yoga” class. This class is about how low-income a 1hr Vinyasa and Yin but at a more engaged families can participate in a local and vigorous pace. $10/class. Call Julie at. food sharing/gathering program. 503-510-5519 for more information. For more info call 503-897-4031.
Mill City
Christian Church www. millcity christianchurch.org
Sunday Worship 10 am
The Canyon Senior Center is open from Mill City/Gates American Legion 10am-2pm (Mon-Thurs) and 10am-4pm Auxiliary Unit 159 Meetings are (Friday). 844 South 1st Ave, Mill City. held the 2nd Thur. of each month at 7pm at the Senior Center in Mill City. For Lyons Library is located at 279 8th St. more information contact Brenda Harris at Hours: Tue/Thu 1pm-6:30pm, Fridays 1- 5 503-859-3152 or Sandra Rupert at 503-897pm, and Sat: 10am-3:30pm, Sun-Mon-: 2966. Mill City Eagles Salutes Armed ForcClosed. Info: 503-859-2366 es Members and Veterans. Mill City Library is located at 250 SW 2nd Ave. Hours: 10-12/1:30-3:30pm on Tues-Fri. Sat 10-12. Closed Sun & Mon. Info: 503-897-4143. North Santiam Watershed Council meetings are held at the Stayton Community Center at 400 West Virginia Street on the 2nd Thursday of every month except July/August at 7pm. 503- 930-8202 or www.northsantiam.org. Join the Canyon Gleaners. Learn more
Marion Forks Restaurant Valentine Weekend Valentine's special: Dinner for 2 featuring inhouse-coldsmoked prime rib dinner for two, include beverages and dessert. $49.95 per couple. OR try another one of our special entrees - a heart shaped ribeye, crab stuffed flounder, or chicken artichoke with heart shaped pasta. Open 8am to 8pm on Feb 13, 14, & 15 Marion Forks Restaurant 34970 Highway 22, Idanha 97350. ------------Crab Benedict Breakfast Special: Friday-Sunday from 8am-noon.
Mondays
7pm Santiam Canyon Community Chorus rehearses at the Canyon Arts Center on Hwy 22. Contact Herb Bastuscheck, 503-859-2668 for info.
Tuesdays
10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Bible Fellowship, Lyons 910-4918 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian. Meals on Wheels. Ruth:503-897-2204. $3.50 donation recommended. 7:30pm Santiam Al-Anon, Mt. View Church, Aumsville. Newcomers welcome.
Wednesdays
7pm AA Meeting at Gates Community Church of Christ 7pm Youth Bible Study 9th grade-age 25 at Baptist Home Fellowship. Bible study and snacks. 1095 SW 1st Ave., Mill City. 7:30pm AA Meeting at Idanha City Hall.
Thursdays
10am or 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study at Mill City Baptist. Offered at two convenient times. Contact Brenda Cole for info 503-536-5414. Childcare available with advance notice. 10am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates Church, all levels! 503-897-2102. 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals. MC Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Ruth: 503-897-2204
Gates Community Church of Christ
“..reaching the canyon for Christ.” Mike Stair, Minister Worship Service 11 AM 40070 Gates School Rd (503)897-3210
12-4:30pm Food Distribution Day at Canyon Gleaners in Mill City. 5:30-8pm Youth Night Ages 10-18 Mill City Christian Church. Kids MUST be picked up by 8:15. Free. 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals. MC Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Ruth: 503-897-2204 12-4:30pm Food Distribution Day at Canyon Gleaners in Mill City. 5:30-8pm Youth Night Ages 10-18 Mill City Christian Church. Kids MUST be picked up by 8:15. Free. 6pm Bible Study at Living Water Church of God, Sorbin St. Gates. 7-9pm Bingo with the Idanha Detroit Fire Dept, every other Thursday at the Detroit City Hall meeting room.
Conversations from The Canyon Weekly Newsroom: If you ever wonder what happens here at the newsroom, you should know that we tend to get a little off-topic when we’re putting the issue together. So far, this week, we discussed: --Is it better to be a dog or human, when you consider your toilet options? --Is that really an appropriate outfit for Miss Oregon? Where is the khaki pants, the mountain bike and the hiking boots? --When Karen accidentally pocket-posts an old picture of her dog to Facebook, is the dog actually more popular that she is? ---If someone doesn’t wear a life jacket on the river, do you think they might really just want to “go back to the river” aka “let nature take it’s course”?
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Linn County Sheriff’s Office Police Log: Jan 25 - Jan 31 01/25/15 Time: 0:20 DISTBNOISE 4TH AV Mill City PR says the trailer that is on the prop on the corner of 4th and Cedar has turned on the generator and it woke PR up. PR would like a deputy to go and tell him to turn it 01/25/15 Time: 14:54 SUSPCIRCUMSTANCES DOUGLAS ST Mill City caller is walking by and notices that the front door is busted in house appears to be ransacked. 01/25/15 Time: 19:15 HARASSMENT RPT KINGWOOD AV Mill City PR was at listed location yesterday (a friends house) when a male there grabbed her butt. PR says that she has told him before not to touch her but he keeps
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doing it. PR is at her 01/25/15 Time: 21:17 DISTBFIGHT LINN BV Mill City TRIO TAVERN caller says 5-6 people fighting outside the tavern marion county will send a unit Date: 01/26/15 Time: 10:41 BURGLARY REPORT EVERGREEN ST Mill City SANTIAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Someone broke into the school over the weekend. 2 fire extinguisher were stolen. 01/26/15 Time: 17:51 HAZ-TRAFFIC COLE SCHOOL RD Linn County North of Hwy 226 on Cole School hay in the road way 01/26/15 Time: 18:35 THREATS LYONS MILL CITY DR Linn County A tenant broken the camera off
the building and threating the COMPLAINT Mill City SANTIAM ELEMENTARY caller in apartment and the SCHOOL Caller reporting suspect lives in apartment . that at the playground, there 01/27/15 Time: 0:05 DOG are 3 children shooting air soft COMPLAINT 6TH AV Mill pistol’s. The caller can see the City Dogs barking for 3 hrs straight right behind the callers BB’s bouncing off the school equipment. There are no adults address is on fairview. 01/27/15 Time: 22:27 DOMDate: 01/27/15 Time: 8:17 MESTIC Mill City KINGDescription: BURGLARY WOOD COURT APTS REPORT 24TH ST Linn Narrative Caller can hear County GOSHEN LUMBER them fighting upstairs, caller Decorative Bark Products Building broken into over the advi kids are in the home and the female is pregnant. Yelling night. can be heard between them. 01/27/15 Time: 14:10 MEN01/28/15 Time: 0:03 ACING RPT 1ST AV Mill City 714 received a text about DOG COMPLAINT KINGWOOD COURT APTS a male subject that had been Pit bull has come back and in the parking lot swinging a knife at people. He swung the near the callers van 01/28/15 Time: 11:37 SUSPknife at several employees. PERSON SANTIAM BV Mill 01/27/15 Time: 18:04 JUVCity green/blue hoodie black hat. Caller advises male was walking back and forth looking at mailboxes. Caller advises that he is still in the area. 01/29/15 Time: 2:35 HAZ-TRAFFIC LYONS MILL CITY DR Linn County brush in the east bound lane 01/29/15 Time: 16:10 Description: PROP-FOUND EVERGREEN ST Mill City found a glass pipe and hypodermic needle inside practice to go to tonight 01/30/15 Time: 6:24 THEFT-RPT 3RD AV Mill City Caller states that her friend was hit by a car and the driver nearly hit caller as well. 01/30/15 Time: 23:01 WELF CHECK Block HWY 226 Linn County Caller is concerned for her sister, Caller reports that her soon to be ex husband, is very abusive towards her, and the caller has been unable 01/31/15 Time: 3:36 EXTRA PATROL GREENWAY DR Linn County Caller would like a deputy to check around her residence. She advised she heard a loud noise outside and is too afraid to go back outside to retrieve her groceries. 01/31/15 Time: 15:29 WELF CHECK SOUTH MCCULLY MOUNTA Linn County Narrative Caller states that she has not heard from her sister since Monday and this is very unusual for her not to contact the caller. Caller has tried texting and calling.
Local Business Directory Autobody & Paint
•Canyon Auto Rebody 21916 Ferry Rd. SE, Mehama 503-859-3247 www.canyonautorebody.com
Auto Repair
•Mike’s Auto Repair and Diesel: Small engines & motorcycles at 27860 N. Hwy 22, Mill City. 503 897-6061
Antiques/Resale
•Odds and Ends Antiques and Collectables at 11227 Grove St., S.E. Mehama 503-859-2688 •Lyons Timbertown Resale: Home accessories, gifts, more. 1313 Main St. Lyons. 503-859-4054; 503-983-5277 Facebook
Business Development
•GROW EDC: Free & confidential business & non-profit consulting. Info@ growsantiam.org 503-871-5188
Clothing Resale Boutique
•Santiam Treasures Resale Clothing Boutique 228 Broadway St, Mill City 301-904-7217
Computer Services
•WidmerWeb Design 503-569-1229
Construction
•Hueller Construction Inc. CCB #114169 www.huellerconstruction.com 503-859-3575 Facebook
Firewood
•Camp Firewood at Hardwood Components at 20573 Hwy 22 in Mehama 503-859-2144
Health and Wellness
•Chiropractic Physicians Clinic and Wellness Center 11247 Grove St., Mehama 503-859-2181 •Mill City Dental 548 First St., Mill City. Evening appts every Wednesday. 503897-2353 •Mill City Pharmacy 218 S.W. Broadway, Mill City 503-897-2331 •Santiam Medical Clinic 280 S. 1st Ave. Mill City 503-897-4100
•Detroit Market and Supplies 100 Detroit Ave. N. 503-854-3767 Facebook •Mill City Market Place 829 1st Ave. Mill City www.millcitymarketplace.com 503-897-2006 Facebook
Restaurants: Mill City/Gates
Mini-Mart
Signs & Graphics
•Giovanni’s Mountain Pizza 146 N.W. Santiam Blvd., Mill City 503-897-2614 •J and S Deli & Pub 100 SE Juniper St., Mill City (503) 897-2997 Facebook Landscaping •Mountain Edge Cafe 320 N.W. Santiam •Siegmund Landscape, Excavation Blvd., Mill City 503-897-2741 and Supply Call today for all of your •Poppa Al’s Famous Hamburgers 198 landscaping supplies. 503-769-6291 N.E. Santiam Blvd. Mill City Lodging (503)897-2223 •Curt’s Place Rental Suite in Gates •Rosie’s Mountain Coffee House 647 www.curtsplace.net 503-897-6126 N.E. Santiam Blvd., Mill City 503-897•Oak Park Motel 112 E. Central St. Gates, 2378 www.rosiesscones.com Facebook Affordable pricing and clean rooms. 503- •Sierra Restaurant and Market 302 N. 897-3420 www.oak-park-motel.com Santiam Hwy, Gates 503-897-2210 •Elkhorn Valley Inn B&B 33016 North Restaurants: Lyons/Mehama Fork Road S.E., Lyons 503-897-3033 •Trexler Farms 20146 Ferry Rd. SE, www.elkhornvalleyinn.com Facebook Mehama 503-859-4488 •Lodge at Detroit Lake www.trexlerfarm.com Facebook 175 Detroit Ave, Detroit 503-854-3344 Restaurants: Detroit/Idanha www.lodgeatdetroitlake.com •Korner Post Restaurant 100 Detroit •All Seasons Motel 130 Breitenbush Avenue, Detroit 503-854-3735 Road, Detroit 503-854-3421 •The Cedars Restaurant and Lounge 200 www.allseasonsmotel.net N. Detroit Ave, Detroit 503-854-3636 Marinas •Sandy’s Lakeside Coffee 1487 N. •Detroit Lake Marina 115 Breitenbush Santiam Hwy, Idanha Road, Detroit 503-854-3423 •Idanha Grill and Store 183 Hwy 22, www.detroitlakemarina.com Idanha 503-854-3354 •Kane’s Marina 530 Clester Rd., Detroit www.idanhagrill.com Facebook 503-854-3362 Facebook RV Repair Meat Processing •Santiam RV Service Free propane •Gene’s Meat Market 21991 Fern Ridge systems and safety checks! 303 NE 4th Road SE, Mehama 503 859-2252 Ave. Scio, OR 503-394-2348 •River’s Run Deli~Fuel~Groceries 105 Breitenbush Rd, Detroit (503) 854-3039
Mole and Gopher Removal
•LandCare: Learn more at www.land-care.com 503-897-5200
Outdoor Excursions
•Hair Care: Licensed in home hair care for those house bound. Also foster homes, and assisted living care facilities. Janc@wvi.com or 503-269-3022
•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
•Focus Heating and Construction, Inc. (503) 428-2591 focusheatingandcooling.com
•Ark Animal Care Veterinary Services arkanimalcare@wavecable.com 503-8976004 Find us on Facebook!
•Elkhorn Valley Golf Course 32295 North Fork Rd SE, Lyons (503) 897-3368 www.elkhorngolf.com
•Gregory J. Johanson, M .Div, Ph.D., NCC Director, Grace Counselling Center. 503897-4830 greg@gregjohanson.net
•Mountain High Grocery and Gifts 220 D St. Detroit 503-854-3696
•Green Mountain Real Estate 280 NE Santiam Blvd, Mill City www. GreenMtRealEstate.com 503-897-4500
In-Home Hair Care
Heating and Cooling
To get your business seen in the directory, call Karen at 503-990-3037
Pets and Animal Care
Golf Courses
Psychotherapy
Groceries
Real Estate
•White Water Signs and Graphics Professional signs for your event or business. Located in Gates, OR. 503-8043613 www.whitewatersigns.com
Security
•Independent Security Solutions Business and Residential CCB#202956 503-580-3299 or Facebook
Sporting Goods/Liquor Store
•Santiam Sports Center 250 NW 9th Ave. Mill City (503) 897-2881
Supplies
•Kelly Lumber Company 757 Hwy 22 East, Mill City (503)897-2363 •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
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It’s official, Annie is a Huge Hit! Definitely not your average middle school production, Santiam has, once again produced cheer worthy performance. Last performance is this Sunday for a 2pm Matinee.
Still Only
75¢
That’s just 3 Quarters!
Above: The cast of Annie addresses the orchestra at the final curtain call on opening night last Tuesday. A well earned standing ovation greeted the cast, crew, and orchestra of Santiam Jr. Sr. High’s production of Annie Thursday night. People leaving at the end the show smiled at each other, humming the familiar tunes, and remarking about, “what an amazing production for such a small school.” The interchanging sets, hand designed and built by director David Berrier, brought us into the life in the dormitory at the orphanage, the seedy streets of New
York and Daddy Warbuck’s palatial mansion. There plucky Annie, again won our hearts, this time with the sweet melodic voice of Brittany Grenbemer, while Miss Hannigan, the eternal drunk played by Paige Hanna appropriately horrified us, yet with a voice that charmed. “I am extremely grateful for our musicians, that we have this assemblage of talent performing for a junior high production is something of a miracle.” said producer Ross Miller. The show also fea- Fewless, Music Director tured a live pit orchestra directed by Alyson at Santiam Schools. Cast and Crew include, in alphabetical order: Sarah Adams, Abby Joe Beatty, Michelle Briley, Colton Craigmyle, Sophie Damon, Brody Davidson, McKenzie Dodge, Casey Ferguson, Emma Gillaspy,Grace Goodell, Brittany Grenbemer. Paige Hanna, Maddison Hicks, Cassie Klagge, Maelyn Leis, Sarah Lemmer, Olivia Loveberg, Tzeitel McCormick, Madison Meola, Liliana Morales, Sabrina Morrison, Bailey Olson, Bailey Ostovar, Emma Stearns, Nathan Thummel, Colin Thurston, Student Directors: Breanna Duncan, Maelyn Leis; Lights: Andrew Carbaugh; Costuming/Backstage: Makena Amaral, Olivia Horning.
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One of the favorite moments of the night - when Sandy the very well behaved stage dog (played by Duncan Lyness) strolled in just in time to be recused by Annie from the dog catcher. .