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News and Life - For Our Side of the Mountain! Serving the communities of Lyons, Mehama, Elkhorn, Mill City, Gates,
The Great Spring Storm of 2012 The Great Spring Storm of 2012 will definitely be a memorable one. Record snowfalls dumped across the north western part of the state early last Wednesday morning bringing the beauty usually reserved for Christmas, and wreaking havoc on the trees that were preparing themselves for spring. Power outages hit the greater part of the North Santiam Canyon, sparing Idanha, of all places. Many residents from Lyons to Detroit reported being without electricity for 3 days, and some for up to 5 days. Downed trees halted the flow of traffic on Highway 22 and the multiple downed power lines
A large tree across both lanes of Highway 22 just east of Kelly Lumber in Mill City halted traffic for several hours.
caused concern for safety. While crews scrambled to clear roads and repair lines, families, neighbors, and the
Left: Snow day also means play day. With no power available to run The Cedars restaurant in Detroit, owner Oliver Layman and company took the opportunity to recreate The Never Ending Story - and took a ride on Falcor.
local fire departments joined forces to maintain comforts. Many people expressed frustration at the response to reported downed power lines, with some confusion and fear over what exactly to do when encountering one.
Deputies issue 24 speeding tickets over weekend during safety campaign Press Release - Deputies from the Marion County Traffic Safety Team conducted a safety campaign on Highway 22 east of Salem on Friday afternoon. Sergeant Craig Cunningham supervised the effort that included three traffic safety cars and a motorcycle. The focus of the campaign was on speeders and those who were following too closely. Highway 22 is a divided four-lane roadway that’s posted for 55mph. It’s a major thoroughfare for travelers from the valley to Detroit Lake or
central Oregon. It’s heavily traveled during the summer. the road is filled with loaded 18-wheelers and cars with boats in tow; all presenting additional hazards to motorists. Between 2pm and 3:30pm, a total of forty vehicles were stopped. 32 citations and 8 warnings were issued. 24 of the citations were for speeding, with 8 drivers cited for speeds in excess of 80mph. Eight citations were issued for following too closely. Sergeant Cunningham commented, “The summer driving season is just around the
corner. We want to encourage drivers to drive at speeds that are safe for the conditions, and to follow at a distance that will allow them to stop when traffic demands it. Our focus is to reduce injuries and deaths from motor vehicle crashes. We know that these violations increase a driver’s chance of being hurt or killed.” Additional TST safety campaigns will be scheduled throughout the summer. Drivers are encouraged to drive safely and to buckle up.
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Campus Easter Egg Hunt April 7 (rain or shine), 10am at Marian Estates in Sublimity, near the pond. Children ages 0-10 are invited to hunt for over 4,000 plastic eggs.
Community Easter Service at Mill City Middle School, sponsored by Mill City Christian Church. April 8, 10am.
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Canyon Critters Academy First Annual COME AND Easter Carnival at Gates Elementary April 7, CELEBRATE 11am-3pm. Free admission, tickets .25 each: WITH US!! . carnival games like duck pond, cupHope to see you there. cake walk and bean bag toss and others. The Canyon Weekly Egg Decorating Contest at 11:30am (United States Postal Service: Periodical permit pending) Most Original, Cotton Tails Choice and PO Box 721 Lyons, OR 97358 Most Eggcellent. Professional photos www.TheCanyonWeekly.com by JMJ Photography. A donation will editor@thecanyonweekly.com be made to the Santiam High Interna503-990-3037 tional Club for donating their time to The Canyon Weekly (PP-1) is published weekly each run games which will go towards their trip to Europe in 2014. The remaining Wednesday by Karen Widmer/ The Canyon Weekly 120 N. 1st St, Mill City, Or, 97360 P.O. Box 721 proceeds will go in a fund for much Lyons, OR 97358. Subscription price: $38 annually. needed supplies and an outdoor playApplication to mail at Periodicals Postage Rates is Pending at Mill City, Oregon 97360 Postmaster: Send ground for Canyon Critter’s Academy address changes to The Canyon Weekly, PO Box 721, Preschool .
Gates Fire Department annual Easter Egg Hunt at Gates Elementary School April 8, 1pm. Join the Easter Bunny for this FREE event (donations accepted - all proceeds go toward the Gates Fire Dept operations). Plastic eggs are filled with candy and prizes; Ages 0-12 - egg hunts divided into six age groups.
Bringing Spices presented by Mill City Baptist Church on April 8, 11am. An original play by local author/play-write Marty Magee. Free. Author Magee explains, “Modern ladies come to Jesus tomb, saddened by our Lord’s death, each for a different reason. After pouring their hearts out to this dead Jesus, a little girl shares with them that “Jesus Is Alive!” This is the whole point: Jesus is Alive! There will Lyons, OR 97358. Phone: 503-990-3037. editor@ be six ladies coming to the tomb, one reading scripture, two little girls, one soloistthecanyonweekly.com. -and probably a guitarist.” Helping to organize the play are Brenda Cole, Phyllis Periodical Postage Permit Pending at Mill City, OR Hays, Roberta Beldon and Verona Goodell are all doing the set. 140 North 1st Letters to the Editor may be edited for space or content Avenue Mill City. and are printed as the opinion of the author.
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April 5-6th from 9am-3pm in the hospital lobby and at Santiam Medical Clinic and Mehama True Value. All proceeds go the scholarship program and also to purchase needed supplies for the various hospital departments. In 2011, the Auxiliary awarded 10 scholarships for a total of $7,850. Pre-orders or info: Char Bartosz 503-749-2910 or Maryann Meredith 503897-4808. Tulips are $5 per bunch of 10 tulips or $100 for a box of 20 bunches. They are available in a variety of colors while the supply lasts.
Spring Fling Quilt Show in Gates
The North Santiam Quilters return this year with their 31st annual quilt show slated for April 20-21 at Gates Community Church of Christ. Eleven ladies of varying age and sewing experience gather each Thursday afternoon at the meeting hall to honor the age old tradition of the quilting circle; stitching up heirloom quality spreads, sharing friendly gossip, and enjoying each other’s company. Returning to join old friends at the up-
coming quilt show, long time canyon resident Nancy Stoddard will be on hand with her intricate pot-holders, table runners and placemats for sale. Nancy will turn 101 this month, and keeps a keen eye on the quilting scene. This year’s raffle prize is a queen sized “Bride’s Bouquet” patterned quilt, set in deep rich colors, offset with white Diamonds full of bright bouquets. Tickets are a mere $1 each or 6 for $5 and can be purchased from any of the quilters now and on the day of the show. A soup luncheon will also be available from 11am2pm each day. Show hours: Friday 10am-8pm and Saturday 10am-3pm. Admission is $2. Questions? Call Carolyn at 503897-3398. Pictured: Kathleen Pratt, Pearl Bruton and Joy Charles display the Bride’s Bouquet quilt that is the raffle prize.
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Detroit students get new bus shelter
Thanks to generous donors to the Detroit Neighborhood Watch, the kids of Detroit have a new bus shelter. Local kids Carolina Quintero, Destiny Bruce, Rochelle Cosack, Hailey Cosack, Vanessa Gonzalez, Cassidy Foster and Joel Hills came together to help under the guidance of Bob Bruce and Jim Cosack. Armed with cans of paint, brushes and plenty of creative energy the Kids of Detroit now have a snug dry place to wait. A total of 26 students in the Santiam Canyon School District live in the Detroit/Idanha area, making the minimum 30 minute commute to school 4 days a week.
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Detroit Lake will soon be stocked with 10,000 trout
Ten thousand rainbow trout are scheduled to be released at Detroit Lake between April 2 and 6, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. A general Oregon Angling License is all that’s required to fish for trout. Youth 14-17 years old need a juvenile angling license and kids under 14 fish for free. Did you know that the Oregon state record rainbow trout was caught in 1982 and weighed in at 28 lbs? The world record rainbow trout, albeit disputed, was a hefty 42 lb 2 oz fish caught on a lake in Saskatchewan where it was known genetically altered fish had escaped from a nearby farm. These fish, however, were altered to be unable to reproduce, channeling all their energy into growth instead. Planning on going fishing? Tons of useful information is available at www.dfw. state.or.us.
International Club organizes car wash fundraiser
Get your car shining for Easter Weekend! Car Wash Fundraiser for Santiam High School International Club April 6,
10am-3pm at Poppa Al’s in Mill City. You can buy your tickets in advance or at the event. Tickets are $5 per car (exterior wash only) and that also gets you $1 off any specialty burger at Poppa Al’s. For Tickets call Caroline at 503507-3930 or 503-897-2311 ext. 240. Or just show up Friday, April 6, between 10am and 3pm and drive off in a shining clean car.
Cinderella hits the stage this weekend
Thirty-five local kids have been practicing their lines, learning some new dance steps and polishing their timing this week to bring to us unique comic rendition of Cinderella. Thanks to, in part, generous past grants from the Youth Golf Tournament, the travelling Missoula Children’s Theater (MCT)is back in town. Each visit they amaze us with their uncanny ability to take a room full of eager kids, and within less than a week’s practice they pull together a highly entertaining show. This spring break they are led by visiting actors/ directors Ted Drury, a second year alumni of MCT who hales from Missouri, and Eli Halterman of Colorado. They spend their year travelling the states, week by week, bringing theater to communities. Last week they were in Camana Island, Washington. They will be here through this Saturday for
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In brief: Mill City Council Meeting Notes
by Bill Sanderson March 27, 2012: Mayor Tim Kirsch called the meeting to order and all councilors and city recorder were present. Previous minutes and accounts payable were approved. New business: New City Hall plans were discussed and two change orders approved for removal of contaminated soil and additional engineering fees. Grant funding may be available for these costs. Personnel handbook revisions are being reviewed by City County Insurance services. When the revisions are reviewed by
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The First Annual Canyon Fireworks BBQ Competition will be held on Sunday, July 1, 2012. This is the newest event for The City of Mill City’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. To make it a success, we need your help and sponsorship! Funds raised will go toward the required prize money for the winning teams; in order to hold the event, we must raise at least $2500 in prize money; to attract enough teams to compete, and we need to raise approximately $5000.
This event will be sanctioned by the Pacific Northwest Barbeque Association (PNWBA) and will be open to its member teams as well as individuals and groups from the local area. Cooks will compete in several categories including Chicken, Ribs, Sausage and Tri-Tip. A “People’s Choice” award is also being considered if donated funds allow. Please help us by donating toward our fundraising goals; all sponsors will be mentioned in our publicity and print materials, listed on the City’s website and acknowledged on the Fourth of July Committee’s Facebook page. Those contributing at the Roman Candle level or above will receive additional acknowledgement at the event itself. Canyon Fireworks BBQ Competition Sponsorship Levels: $ 10 - $100 Firecracker $101 - $250 Cherry Bomb $251 - $500 Roman candle $501 - $1000 M-80 $1001 or more Skyrocket *Funds must be pledged by April 20, 2012. All donations must be dropped off or sent to City Hall NO LATER THAN June 15th. The City of Mill City is a non-profit organization. For more information about the event and sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Event Coordinator, Sheila Hoover, at (503) 586-8071 or sheila@itwtrailrides. com; the staff at Mill City’s City Hall will also be able to answer questions.
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Bonifaces celebrate 20 years of marriage
The first day of spring this year not only marked a storm to remember, it also happened to mark 20 years of blessed matrimony for one Gates couple. On March 21, 1992, Carole Anne Crawford married Michael Boniface in Arcadia, California. It rained that day, which according to Carole Anne, symbolized good luck. The two were introduced to each other by a friend and then married 4 months and 1 week later. “We knew from the first date we wanted to spend our lives together,” said Carole Anne. “And twenty years later, we’re still madly in love.” The couple has made their home
in Gates for 10 years now and both are active with the Gates Volunteer Fire Department. Michael was recently advanced to the status of Captain. They celebrated their anniversary at the Gates Fire Hall with fellow firefighters and their families - with a spaghetti dinner cooked up by Chief Gary Swanson and his wife Nancy, as the fire crews were quite busy all day dealing with the emergencies brought on by the storm, and most of the crew, including Carole Anne and Michael, were without power at home.
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sisting of 6 heats to determine overall winner. The winning line-up Tigers (1st grade Scouts): Jules Lee (1st place) Ashton Saari (2nd place) Marcos Moreno (3rd place). Wolves (2nd grade scouts): Peter Crall (1st place) Asher Kent (2nd place) Seth Philippi (3rd place) Jason Ritchie (4th place). Webelos (4th and 5th grade scouts): Benjamin Crall (1st place) Gabe Voth (2nd place) Ethan Saari (3rd place) Overall Pack Winners: Benjamin Crall (1st place) Isaac Nieto, Gus Klumb, Ian Jules Lee (2nd place) Peter Crall (3rd place) Fitterling, Brian Ritchie. Overall Pack Winners: Benjamin Crall (1st place) Jules Lee (2nd place) Peter Crall (3rd place) Siblings of scouts had their own race, but did not race in the finals. Siblings who participated include: Isabel Nieto (1st place tie) Jesse Moreno (1st place tie) Sawyer Kent (1st place tie) Elena Nieto (a close 2nd).
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FREE business classes with GROW North Santiam for micro enterprise business owners. (Preference given to low to moderate income and businesses with five or fewer employees.) Registration required, call Allison at 503-871-5188. • Create a Vision for Your Business Thursday, April 5, 6pm – 9pm, Gates Fire Hall – Gates • Three Simple Steps to Business Success. Saturday, April 7, 9am – 1pm, Gates Fire Hall – Gates • Identify Your Target Market & How to Reach It. Thursday, April 12, 6pm – 9pm, Gates Fire Hall – Gates
1-3pm SHS Varsity Baseball game at Sheridan 6pm North Santiam River Guides Association meets at Neufeldt’s Diner in Aumsville. River outings and fishing clinics and youth activities and cleanup projects will be discussed. Guests are welcome. 7pm Mill City Budget Committee meets to conduct a public hearing concerning proposed uses of state revenue sharing funds. Mill City Presbyterian Church, 236 SW Broadway St., Mill City. Info: 503-897-2302 6:30pm Mill City Lions Club meets at Mt. Edge Cafe, 320 NW Santiam Blvd, Mill City. Sandy Lyness 503-551-2645
Bovine Vaccination Information Clinic with Dr. Ryan Scholz, DVM from Ark Animal Care. Reps from vaccine companies will be available for questions. April 11, 6pm at Gates Fire Hall. Info: 503-897-6004 Stoddard and Cole performs at Santiam High School Auditorium Saturday, April 14. Fundraiser for Santiam Hearts to Arts. Tickets sold by the Santiam High International Club for $10 each. All Dressed Up Prom Dress Giveaway April 14, 11am-5pm, Stayton Public Library. Formal wear and accessories giveaway for teens going to prom at local area high schools. Students must show student ID, or a report card or transcript. Event is free for high school students. Info: 503-881-0711. Federal Lakes Recreation Committee, Detroit Lake meets April 18, 2012.
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8-9:30am Habitat for Humanity annual Spring Breakfast fundraiser at Regis High School, to raise funds for its current Mill City Build. Info: Doug Doornink at 541-4013003 Drug and Alcohol Free Grad Night Party fundraiser and Polaris Quad raffle. March 31, over 18 only. Tickets: $20 each (only 300 sold) purchase at the Santiam Canyon School District Office or U.S. Bank in Mill City.
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5pm Gates Community Church of Christ: Palm Sunday Potluck followed by a community worship service at 6pm.
Tuesday, April 3
8:30-10am North Santiam Chamber of Commerce Greeters Business Networking hosted by Lakeside Assisted Living at 2201 3rd Avenue, Stayton. Free, guests welcome. 503-897-5000, director@nschamber.org 4:30-6:30pm SHS Varsity Baseball at Country Christian
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7pm Fourth of July Committee meets at Mill City City Hall.
Thursday, April 5
9am-3pm Santiam Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Annual Easter Tulip Sale Stayton hospital lobby, Santiam Medical Clinic in Mill City, Mehama True Value Hardware. Info: 503-749-2910. $5 per bunch of 10 tulips or $100 for a box of 20 bunches. North Santiam Historical Society meets. Info: Francis Thomas at 503897-2816. 4-7pm SHS Track Meet at Regis 6-7:30pm Stayton High School 8th Grade Open House 757 W Locust Street, Stayton. All 8th grade students and parents are invited. 6:30-7:30pm Santiam Canyon School District Board Meeting
Friday, April 6
9am-3pm Santiam Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Annual Easter Tulip Sale Stayton hospital lobby, Santiam Medical Clinic in Mill City, Mehama True Value Hardware. Info: 503-749-2910. $5 per bunch of 10 tulips or $100 for a box of 20 bunches.
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 Santiam High School commons 265 SW Evergreen St. Mill City 503-949-7621 7-8:30pm Santiam Community Chorus rehearses at Mill City Christian Church. Please join us as we prepare music for upcoming performances. All levels welcome. Info: Jo Ann at 503-
859-3426.
Tuesdays
10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Bible Fellowship, Lyons 910-4918 12pm Senior Meals Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian. Meals on Wheels: Ruth:503 897-2204 1pm Bingo Mill City Eagles Lodge 7:30pm Santiam Al-Anon, Mt. View Church, Aumsville
Wednesdays
10am-3pm Judy’s Art Class at Mill City Eagles Hall. Oil painting, all levels welcome. Weekly on Wednesdays. Drop in, open to all. 503 859-2213 7pm AA Mtg Santiam Chapel, Lyons.
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
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Thursdays
10am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates Church, all levels! 897-2102 12pm Senior Meals. Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian Church. FREE 3:30 After School Story Time at the Lyons Library. 279 8th St. 859-2366. 4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12 grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos Ball. FREE. Mill City Baptist Church. 4pm Weight Watchers meets at Santiam Canyon School District office on Evergreen, Mill City. Weigh in at 4pm; meeting begins at 4:30. $155/ session, prorated. Info: Nichole Cooper 503-897-2321. 5:30-9:30pm Youth Movie Night Ages 10-18 Mill City Christian Church. All kids MUST be picked up by 9pm. Free. 6-8pm EPIC Youth Group at Santiam Chapel in Lyons. Free. 6:30-8pm Zumba in the Canyon Santiam High School commons 265 SW Evergreen St. Mill City 503-9497621
Mill City Pharmacy Randy & Kathy Mickey, owners
9-6 Mon-Fri 9-5 Sat
503-897-2331
218 SW Broadway, Mill City
Fridays
Free Knife Sharpening at Gene’s Meat Market in Mehama (limit 6, please.) Bring to 21991 Fern Ridge Rd Mehama. Info: 503859-2252 10am-12pm Kid Zone Fun, crafts and a FREE sack lunch. Mill
City Baptist Church. 140 N. 1st. St (503) 536-5414 1pm Canyon Senior Center Open Pinochle 844 South First St, Mill City 503-897-4176 7:30-8:30pm Idanha AA at City Hall 9
Classified Ads Looking for ride share to Stayton. I work Monday through Friday 8am to 5 pm. Gas prices are going up. call Carol Anne 503-897-3582. Please leave a message if no answer. Ride share ads are ALWAYS FREE! Are you in need of clothing, bedding, household goods, furniture, medical equipment? These items and more available at no charge for the people of the North Santiam Canyon. Local resource center has plenty to share. 503991-4230. For Rent: Studio apt. on the creek in Gates. $450.00/mo with a $450.00 deposit. Call Jim 503.871.3344. No Fri. night or Sat. calls please. For Rent: 2 Bdrm, 1 bath home in Gates. Single car garage, deck, shed, refrigerator, yard. Electric and wood heat. $650 per month plus 1 month deposit. 503859-3575. Space for rent. Suitable for an office or Salon in Gates. (503) 897-2966 or (503) 897-2161. Farm fresh eggs - Locker Beef & Pork - Certified Boer Goats - Goats for rent. Elkhorn Valley Livestock. Ranch: 503897-3224 / Cell: 503-269-6823 / Email: elkhornlivestock@gmail.com. 32325 N. Fork Rd., Lyons, Oregon For Rent. 3BR, 2 Bath, 1500 sq ft house on a large lot in Gates. $800 Mo. + $600 deposit. Call 503-897-3174. For Rent: 2 bedroom Apartment in Gates. $500/month, $500 deposit. Water and sewer included. No Friday night or Saturday calls please. Jim 503-871-3344. Help Wanted: bartender/cook position available at the Mill City Eagles Lodge. Contact the Lodge at 503-897-3100 Give the Gift of Life: First Aid/CPR classes will be held the first Saturday of each month at Trexler Farms in Mehama Group and corporate classes also available at your location by appointment. Call Kurt Hueller for more information: 503-859-3575 or email kah@wvi.com. Quilts, Quilts, Quilts! Crib, Twin, Double, Queen and King Sizes available. Hand made by a local crafter with 10
Classified Ad Rates Text: 25 words for $5.00/week. Photo: 25 words + photo $10/week. Addtl words: .20 each
Rideshare ads are FREE! Lost & Found ad are FREE! max 25 words
Deadline: Saturday noon for the following Wednesday publication. Submit your ad to Editor@TheCanyonWeekly.com or Drop Box Locations: Mehama True Value Kelly Lumber, Mill City Gates Post Office Publishers Notice: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on color, race, sex, religion, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. The Canyon Weekly will not knowingly accept any advertising that violates this law. All dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.
years of experience. Price range from $25-$250. Many with hand embroidery. Make great gifts for all occasions. 503897-8888 Babysitter available in Lyons area. 12 years old, available from 3 to 8 weekdays and some weekends.541-619- 7416. Epson 800 or 1800 Printer Ink Cartridges for sale. 10 cartridges, all colors, brand new, never opened. $50 or best offer. 503-897-2236. Dog Sitter Needed! In your home: Swing shift 2:15 pm to midnight. Days may vary. Puppy is 9 weeks old, 16 pounds, husky/hybrid. Needs house training and loving attention. Willing to pay $15/shift. 541-852-5753. 1982 Red C-30 Chevrolet Dually Dump Steel bed 87” wide by 142” long, with 42” racks. Runs OK, rebuilt dump cylinder. Needs brake job. $2800 OBO. David 503-854-3320 ext 383 voice mail or fishhookcreek@yahoo.com Breitenbush Hot Springs, Detroit Ore The Canyon Weekly is proud to announce our expanded services. Get your business seen in print and online - featuring Google Ad Words and search engine optimizations. Call for your free consultation today! 503-569-1229
Bill Sanderson’s River Report March 28, 2012 503-897-3301
It could take several weeks for Detroit Lake to drop down into the expected level. We had so much snow and rain last week that we still have plenty flowing into, and out of, the lake. The water is still glacier cold above Detroit and Idanha. At Packsaddle it has been hypothermic for humans, cold for fish. For years, we figured that steelhead started moving up the Willamette (crossing the Falls at Oregon City) when river temperature got up to 50 degrees and the salmon started moving at 55 degrees. The natural timing of the run may or may not coincide with the temperature, but the two variables do seem to be related somehow. In early March, we had a comparative rush of steelhead with numerous days over 100 fish while the water temperature was in the low 40s. The temperature has not changed much, but the fish numbers have decreased. The passage numbers will surely increase again soon, and perhaps they will coincide with an increase in river temperature. Perhaps the numbers will increase without any temperature change. Who knows? March, April, May, and June are the biggest months for fish passage in the Willamette. We are in the early parts of our fish runs, and so far we have 2 Chinook salmon, 272 Summer Steelhead, and 4360 Winter Steelhead. All the fishery professionals are predicting good fish runs for this year, so we expect the good numbers to start again soon. Obviously, the fish are first available in the lower river. Green’s Bridge and Jefferson are the hot spots as the fish first come upstream. Stayton has several holding areas, and many of the fish take their time going upstream from Mehama and Lyons. A few of the fish hurry upstream to Packsaddle Park, but most meander along the way. The best and most reasonable sections on the North Santiam this week are all below Mill City because of fish location and severity of whitewater. Steelheaders Salem Board meets on April 4 at 6:30pm in Wholesale Sports. North Santiam River Trips www.nsrtrips.com
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503-897-2716 251 SW 3rd St, Mill City
Mill City
Christian Church
www.millcitychristianchurch
Sunday Worship 10am
Gates Community Church of Christ “..reaching the canyon for Christ.”
Mike Stair, Minister
Sunday School 9:45am Worship 11am 40070 Gates School Rd (503)897-3210 gates.community@yahoo.com
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Fences for Fido helps local friends
2012
Photos by Chris Hoy
Brewster is a happy dog. He already had a pretty nice life. A 4 year old chocolate lab, he spent a great deal of time indoors with the family, but he’d often spend a majority of his day on a cable run in the family’s front yard. The cable was becoming embedded in the bark of the tree. According to Brewster’s human, Angie Conner of Mill City, he would sometimes break free from the chain and run off around town, getting himself into trouble. “About three months ago he came home with nine puncture wounds after a fight with a pit bull. We were at wits end. Then a volunteer with the group Fences for Fido(FFF) stopped by who said Brewster could get a fence for free!” said Angie. “Like many of our clients, they wanted and needed a fence, but since fencing is so expensive, other family needs had to come first.” said Michelle Blake, the Marion County outreach coordinator for Fences For Fido. So a group of FFF volunteers came out on Saturday, March 3 and dug the post-holes to set the 4x4 posts in concrete. A week later 15 volunteers came out and installed the fence.
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“With a crew that size - and even on a cold, rainy day - we finished the fence in under three hours. And then we had our payday: cutting Brewster off of that chain and throwing his ball,” said Michelle. “We all adored Brewster. He’s just got that infectious Labrador happiness. I always tell our clients that we pay our workers in dog kisses. Brewster gave out bonus pay that day.” Fences for Fido was founded in Portland in May 2009 with a mission to improve the quality of life for dogs who spend most or all hours on a chain by providing fenced yards, spay/neuter, and insulated shelters. In three years, they’ve unchained over 300 dogs in Portland, SW Washington, and the Willamette Valley. The Marion County chapter has built about 70 fences, and a small Linn County chapter is also getting on its feet with a new outreach coordinator. “Our focus right now is to get a strong core group of volunteers in Linn County. Volunteers don’t necessarily need to have fencebuilding experience. There’s a job for every skill level,” said Michelle Blake. Want to learn more? Go to: www.fencesforfido.org.