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The Canyon Weekly April 16, 2014
Volume 5, Issue 16
Your local news source for the North Santiam Canyon
Serving the communities of Lyons, Mehama, Elkhorn, Mill City, Gates, Niagara, Detroit, Breitenbush, Idanha and Marion Forks
eNRG Kayak company wins grant for Mill City life jacket loaner station
This year, there will be a new addition to the community of Mill City, thanks to a recent grant that Sam Drevo, owner of eNRG Kayaking, Tim Widmer and We Love Clean Rivers applied for and won this last month.
Sea Tow foundation graciously offered Life Jackets to be used for anyone in need to enjoy their float down the river. It started last year during eNRG Kayak the Santiam’s first year guiding and teaching out of the eNRG Kayak and Rafting shop in Mill City. Local Guides Tim Widmer and Eric “Ducky” Monroe noticed a trend on two stretches of river. During peak season many people sampled the river unguided and unprepared. The few close calls they witnessed from private boaters usually was the result of improper gear that was not meant for fast moving currents, and lack of personal flotation devices. “85% of all (cont’d on page 3)
Party at Packsaddle gets outed by Twitter On April 11, the Marion County Sheriff's Office began receiving tips from its community partners about a large party with underage drinking set to take place somewhere in Marion County. The party was said to be organized via Twitter and to have a trend of #ProjectNat. The Sheriff's Office attempted to be proactive and try and prevent the party from happening so using our social media we broadcasted the party's information and contacted the party's organizer trying to make him aware of the consequences of his actions. At 9:30pm that night, the party was located at Packsaddle Park. When deputies arrived they found a stage, a bon fire, alcoholic beverages and several party goers. Deputies also lo-
cated the party’s organizer Nathaniel Gray, age 19, of Salem. Mr. Gray was uncooperative with deputies and as a result of his actions he was arrested and taken to the Marion County Jail where he was charged with disorderly conduct, furnishing alcohol to a minor, offensive littering and providing a place for minors to consume alcohol. In addition to his criminal charges the Sheriff's Office has been informed that the Gates Fire Department may seek penalties for its reimbursement from Mr. Gray for its response to extinguish the bonfire. Marion County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the public for its outpouring of tips that lead us to the early intervention of this event.
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Lyons resident organizes city councilor recall
An effort to recall Lyons City Councilor Mark Orr has begun in Lyons, said organizer Jessica Ritchie. An informal petition has been signed by 30 residents so far, which she said she obtained in a very short time frame. The effort comes in the wake of three city staff who resigned last month. Each of them cited Councilor Orr as the reason for an ongoing hostile work environment. Former city manager Mary Mitchell was one of those who resigned. “The city no longer functions as a whole to benefit all citizens, but rather has become dedicated to spending an inordinate, unprecedented amount of time and energy dealing with the whims of a single contentious city council member.” Other councilors have had significant problems with Orr, as well. Like Mayor Dan Bur- (cont’d on page 5)
Woman dies in Mehama accident
On April 16 at 2:45 p.m., a 2000 Chrysler 3000 fourdoor driven by Barbara Ann King, age 54, from Lyons, was traveling northbound on Highway 226 at a high rate of speed when it traveled through a stop sign at the intersection with Highway 22E. The vehicle continued straight across the T-intersection and crashed through a guardrail. It went airborne for approximately 70 feet before crashing into an unoccupied parked flatbed truck at Gene’s Meat Market parking lot. King was pronounced deceased at the scene. She was using safety restraints. OSP troopers from the Salem Area Command office are continuing the investigation. An OSP collision reconstructionist is assisting, and investigators are looking into if the driver had a medical emergency that may have contributed to the cause of this crash. OSP was assisted at the scene by Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Lyons Rural Fire Protection District, and ODOT. Photograph - Oregon State Police
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open to salmon and steelhead fishing. River levels best for fishing are below 3,000 cfs at the Mehama gauge The Oregon Department of Fish (currently the gauge is around 10,000 and Wildlife Recreation Report cfs). CAUTION: The section between Shelburn and Green’s Bridge remains hazardous for boaters beNorth Santiam River flows currently stand at 5,800 cfs at Mehama, higher cause of downed trees and multiple side than last week but still fishable. Best channels. Better bets are the floats below conditions might be found in the lower Green’s Bridge and above Stayton. reaches where new winter steelhead are UPDATE: The boat slide at Upper Bennett staging. Counts at Willamette Falls as of Dam on the North Santiam was repaired on March 30 show 3,002 winter steelhead 1/28/14 and is now ready for use. For boathave entered the upper basin, along ers, portage around Upper Bennett between with the first few spring Chinook and Mehama and Stayton should be much easier. 353 fresh summer steelhead, although it The Detroit Lake reservoir was last stocked will be a few weeks before they can be in mid-October with 7,000 legal-sized rainfound in the Santiam in good numbers. bow trout. It will be stocked for the first At Bennett dam, our video counts show time in 2014 this week with 10,000 legal 120 winter steelhead have passed above size rainbow trout. Currently the reservoir as of March 17. Warming water tem- is about 15 feet below full below, but the peratures should make fish more active. Mongold boat ramp is available. We would love to hear about your recent When the ‘bite’ is on, bobbers and jigs are the preferred angling method with fishing experience to share with our readers. spoons, spinners and egg clusters also Photos are welcome. Send your email to edbeing effective. Currently the entire itor@thecanyonweekly.com or The Canyon river below the Minto Fish Facility is Weekly PO Box 52, Mill City, OR 97360.
RSVP to the Gone Fishing: Mother’s Day Brunch Volunteer Instructor Training
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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is looking for anglers to share their love of fishing with families and children by becoming volunteer angling instructors. The agency will be hosting angler instructor training in Springfield on April 26, 10am-4pm at the Department of Forestry at 3150 Main Street, Springfield, OR. Lunch will be provided. According to Shahab Farzanegan, ODFW angling education coordination, the day will in include basic fishing skills, stewardship, aquatic resources and water safety. “Potential volunteers will also learn about upcoming events in their area and how they can get involved,” he said. Preregistration by April 23 is required. To register, contact Darlene Sprecher at (503) 947-6025 or by e-mail at Darlene.m.sprecher@state.or.us.
Taking the ladies in your life out for brunch is a wonderful way to honor them on Mother’s Day, and lend your support to the local fire district. Reservations are being taken for the Mother’s Day Brunch at Gates Fire Hall on Sunday, May 11 at 10-11:30, and 12-2pm. Includes baked ham, quiche, French toast, blueberry and banana muffins, biscuits and gravy, fruit/vegetable platters/desserts/beverages. Mimosas are $3 each. Music by Gary Swanson (piano) and Jon Brammeier (string bass.) $20 adults, $12 for under 13. One private brunch area will be available for up to eight people for $250. RSVP by May 5. 503-897-3454, or e-mail Nancy Swanson at rtb@wvi.com
Swiftwater rescue teams train in Gates
Swiftwater rescue technicians from Banks Fire Dept., Linn County Sheriff, Jefferson County Fire & Rescue spent a day on the North Santiam River in Gates last week, learning and perfecting their skills for the upcoming summer season. These skills are necessary for rescuing others that find themselves stuck in the middle of the river on rocks, or trapped in debris, etc., said Travis Reid, the owner/operator of Oregon Rescue, a group dedicated to professional rescue instruction in Bend, OR. “The North Santiam River never ceases to amaze for one of the superior training grounds in the Northwest. All (of the participants) brought a lot to the table and gave it their all. Great work and hats off to a great set of professions-level rescuers in Spring 2014.” The group was based at Gates Fire Hall and walked the mere 10 yards to practice on the water. “Thanks to Chief Swanson at Gates Fire Rural Protection District. You and your hospitality make Gates a place worth visiting,” said Reid. Top: photo by Tim Widmer. Right: photo by Travis Reid of Oregon Rescue.
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Class III rapids on N. Santiam among reasons for safety concerns
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drownings could have been prevented by proper use of a PFD,” said Drevo president of the We Love Clean Rivers board. “Our partnership with Tim Widmer from Kayak the Santiam & eNRG Kayaking will offer life jackets to floaters that forget them or those who hadn’t thought about bringing one when visiting the N. F. Santiam River. Hopefully this makes Mill City Falls, and the Santiam a safer place to paddle.” Stop by the shop if you are unsure of the stretch of river you intend to run. For those who are looking to improve on their safety skills and paddling skills, eNRG/Kayak the Santiam also offers several levels of boating classes. eNRG Kayaking offers swiftwater rescue classes and aca instructor courses as well. As of January 1, 2010, all boaters are required to wear coast guard approved type 3 PFD’s when navigating class III whitewater. Pack Saddle to Mill City has class 3 rapids year round, and the Mill City to
Mehama run has some class III sprinkled in. The life Jackets will be in front of Kayak the Santiam at 140 N. 1st street starting May 1st. There also will be informational pamphlets available from Sea Tow outlining their cause. The Sea Tow Foundation is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting safe boating practices. One of the ways that the Sea Tow Foundation does this is through their Life Jacket Loaner Program. Since 2008, the Sea Tow Foundation has distributed nearly 22,000 life jackets to boaters across the country. These life jackets have been purchased through a grant from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, as administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. 3
You’re Invited!
North Santiam
Chamber of Commerce Award Categories:
• Non-Profit of the Year: Awarded to community servers who are focused on helping the North Santiam Canyon.
• Young Adult Citizen Award: Awarded to a person be-
tween 18-35, who has substantially added to the community by helping with creating new ideas and participating with local efforts.
• Business of the Year: Awarded to a business that has shown a history of excellent products and community involvement.
• Youth of the Year: Awarded to a K-12 student who lives
or attends school in the Santiam Canyon and who is focused on academics, extra-curriculars and community involvement.
• Citizen of the Year: Awarded to a community member
who is making a difference around town. Anyone can win this one!
• President’s Choice Award Awarded to a community member; chosen by the President of the North Santiam Chamber of Commerce.
• Marion White Volunteerism Award Awarded to an outstanding volunteer; chosen by the City of Mill City.
• Student of the Year Award Awarded to an outstanding student; chosen by the Santiam Canyon School District.
• Scholarship Presentation Scholarship and youth grants
are awarded from the proceeds from the Youth Benefit Golf Tournament.
With performances and appearances by: • Santiam Canyon Community Chorus • Santiam High American Pop Culture Class • State Representative Sherrie Sprenger • Marion County Commissioner Sam Brentano
2014 Santiam Awards Night Presentation April 30, 2014 at Santiam High School Auditorium 265 SW Evergreen St., Mill City OR 97360
Meet-n-Greet 6:00pm-6:30pm Awards Ceremony 6:30pm-8:00pm
North Santiam Chamber of Commerce PO Box 222, Mill City OR 97360 503.897.5000 director@nschamber.org www.NSChamber.org
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Letters to the Editor...
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City of Lyons Mayor: the truth about staff resignations To The Editor, On Wednesday April 2nd 2014 The Canyon Weekly released a story about The City of Lyons. Daryl Atwood wrote the story and interviewed former Lyons City Manager, Mary Mitchell. I was trying to find out why the article had anything to do with the Lyons-Mehama Water District as it had nothing to do with them. The City of Lyons is trying to mend fences with the Water District and the story did not help. Also, I think a little research should have been done about Mrs. Mitchell's comments. Mrs. Mitchell did tell me on Monday March 17, 2014 at City Hall that she was planning on quitting her job. I tried to talk her out of it. Possibly take a long vacation or leave of absence to calm the waters and think it over, but she said no and that she was done. She did not give me a resignation letter at the time making it hearsay. I asked the Assistant City Manager, Audrey McNerney, if she was planning to leave as well. Her response was that she was not considering it at this time. At that time I went back to work at my regular job . On Tuesday March 18, Councilor Alkire went to City Hall and Mrs. Mitchell told him that she was leaving her position and handed him a resignation letter. After he read it she took the letter back stating that
she was not finished with it. On Wednesday March 19 I received a voicemail from Mrs. McNerney stating that she was leaving her position as well. I went to City Hall to speak with her but her mind was made up. At this point I still had not received a formal resignation letter from either of them, so I still considered this as hearsay. Being the Mayor they should have given a formal letter to me when they verbally quit. On Friday March 21 I went to lunch with friends and asked Mrs. Mitchell to join us. She joined us for lunch and I asked if she had a resignation letter for me yet. She said she was rewriting them and would call when it was done. On Monday March 24, the day before our scheduled meeting,she called and said that the letter was ready. I was also informed by Councilor Alkire on Thursday March 20 that Doug Miller was leaving too. We finally got formal copies of Mrs. Mitchell's and Mrs. McNerney's resignation letters on Monday March 24 and Mr. Miller's on Tuesday March 25 All of this is documented and not a lie. On Monday, April 7 we hired Kristin Rea to fill in part time. She has proven to be a great help to us and City Hall. We are lucky to have found her in this turbulent time. Mayor Dan Burroughs
Editors response: Our reporters do their best to find out the actual facts of a story. The original article was a culmination of interviews of several witnesses to the events who stated that Mrs. Mitchell’s resignation letter was handed to Mayor Burroughs in a timely manner. The reference to the Lyons Mehama Water District was made to show a precedence as to why three city staff would name one individual (Councilor Mark Orr) as the reason for their resignations. Past events were pertinent in this case.
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roughs, who filed a report with the city after Orr stole his personal notes in late 2013. Burroughs said that he felt threatened by Orr, and felt that Orr had used the theft of the notes as a means to influence council, just two days before council was scheduled to discuss disciplinary action against Orr. Burroughs wrote, “During my conversation with Orr, he said to me that if any one of us (the council) tried to throw him under the bus it would be bad for them because he had notes and letters from other times. He would use them to throw us under the bus and we had no idea what all he would use against us. I told him I don’t f--ing like anyone threatening me.” Jessica Ritchie thinks that Orr “doesn’t represent the people. He’s just not professional. Our council needs to be a good
representative of the community, and right now it is not. As citizens, we need to make sure that the people and the representatives are like-minded.” Ritchie started the informal recall effort a few weeks ago, and said that “generally the people are very eager to sign.” But said that she’s having trouble figuring out the process because there’s no one at city hall who can answer questions. A few days ago, she ran into a state elections official who told her to wait for official forms to gather more signatures. “It turns out that the Mayor is now our election official and the only one who can start the process legally.” Ritchie said that she will be at the next Lyons City Council meeting at city hall on February 22 at 6:30pm. For questions, call Jessica Ritchie at 503-881-1116.
To the Editor, Thank you for forwarding Mayor Burroughs’ letter to me for comment. I have not read the newspaper articles regarding my resignation nor have I kept up with media reports so, I am unaware of any article(s) with regard to the Water District. As for my resignation, after receiving many calls, emails and messages about the statements made during the Council meeting regarding when my resignation was submitted, I went to the SCTC website and watched the video of the meeting. I was livid when I saw that both Council members I had notified of my resignation had stated that they were unaware of my resignation until a short time before the Council meeting. It was stated that they (the Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem) had “heard about it” (my resignation) but that it was “hearsay” only. My understanding of the meaning of the word hearsay is “information heard by one person about another and is based on the reports of others rather than on personal knowledge”. I spoke to the Mayor in person on Monday morning, March 17 and spoke to the Mayor Pro-Tem in person the following day. My written resignation letter was submitted the day following my verbal resignation. (I did add additional clarifying information to my resignation letter after I had submitted it) I am not sure what part of face to face meetings is considered hearsay. I followed protocol with regard to my resignation as my job description states that “I am directly supervised by the Mayor or the Mayor Pro-Tem”. I submitted my resignation on the 17th to allow two full work weeks prior to my departure. When I told the Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem that I would not be attending the March Council meeting and provided my written explanation as to the reasons why, the one request that I personally made was that they not “throw me under the bus” regarding the timing of when they received my resignation. I fully understand why they didn’t wish to be held responsible for not informing the other Council members of my resignation but, for me, that does not make it acceptable to lead citizens to believe that I had left my position and the City irresponsibly by only providing a “couple days’ notice”. I am appreciative that Mayor Burroughs, in his letter acknowledges that I did inform him on March 17 of my intended departure. With regard to providing the Mayor with a formal written resignation on the 17th, as he stated, my mind was made up and I conveyed this fact to him. Nothing changed with regard to my resignation or the reasons for it and the absence of a formal document that day, to me seems an insignificant detail. I wish Mayor Burroughs and Mayor Pro-Tem Alkire nothing but the best and for success in leading the other Council members and the new staff in managing the business of the City. Mary Mitchell 5
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Happy Easter!! Here is your event listings for the holiday on Sunday, April 20, 2014: Easter Special at Marion Forks Restaurant 12-5pm: Choice of Ham or Turkey, with scalloped potatoes, country style stringed beans, with a choice of soup or salad, and rolls. 2 for $25. Reservations/info:503-854-3669 Catholic Church Services: There will not be any services held at St. Catherine of Siena Mission Church in Mill City during Holy Week. The following is a list of services in the surrounding area: Immaculate Conception, Stayton: Apr 17, 6:30pm Holy Thursday; Apr 18, 6:30pm - Good Friday; Apr 19, 9pm - Easter Vigil; April 20, 8am/10am/12pm Easter Sunday. Our Lady of Lourdes, Jordan: April 17, 7pm - Holy Thursday; Apr 19, 9pm - Easter Vigil; April 20, 9am - Easter Sunday. Easter Sunrise Service will be held at Fairview Cemetery at 7am with Gates Community Church. This year we will hear from Ted Buck, pastor of Mill City Presbyterian Church. Matthew Shepherd, youth pastor of Mill City First Christian Church, will be leading us in song. Chairs are provided, dress warmly, and we hope to see you there! Easter Egg Hunt at Gates Elementary School The public is invited to join the Gates Fire Department at 40151 Gates School Rd at 1pm. See below for more info. Easter Breakfast at the North Santiam Eagles Lodge. 8-11am, new members and guests welcome. 640 SW Broadway, Mill City. 503897-3100. Santiam Valley Grange Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 1pm, 1140 E 5th Street, Lyons. Fun for all ages, hot dogs, cocoa, coffee served .
Coming Soon!. gon.org. Bake Sale and Can Drive Saturday, May
Girl Scout Troop #10102 food drive on April 26, from 10am-2pm, in the parking lot of J&S Deli and Pub in Mill City, for the local food bank. Girl Scout Troop #10102 can/bottle drive on Evergreen and 1st in Mill City. May 3, from 10-2.
17, 10am- 2pm Help us raise funds for Mill City Baptist Church Youth Group summer mission trips. Join us at J and S Deli and Pub at 100 Juniper St. Mill
City.
Little Opry in the Canyon
Free Family Drivein Movie at Mill City Baptist Church. May 23 8-9:30pm. Public welcome. Bring the kids and grand kids, sit outside and enjoy a featured film. Disney’s Frozen. Concessions will be available and all donations benefit the youth summer mission trip fund. Join us at 815 NW Santiam Blvd, Mill City.
13th Annual BreSantiam High School itenbush Wildlife Auditorium, 265 SW. Habitat Restoration Evergreen, Mill City. Volunteer Project Saturday, May 10 May 3, 8am at the Doors open at 6pm. Fox Creek Group site 11 miles north of Show time 6:30-9-9:30. Detroit on FS Road $10 suggested donation 46. Bring leather or rubber work boots, rain gear, gloves, and tools (such as loppers) to trim brush. Dress in layers Everyone Is Cordially Invited To Atand have plenty of water. Project sites tend A Life Long Event in Honor of Arey will include several locations near Podrabsky’s “100th” birthday on Saturday, Breitenbush River/Marion Forks. Info: June 7 from 2-5pm at the Gates Fire Hall. Daryl Whitmore at 503-854-4225 or LET’s CELEBRATE!!! dwhitmore@fs.fed.us. To pre-register Blues and Brews at the Elkhorn Valley for the volunteer appreciation dinner Inn with the Rose City Rats on June 28, contact Rick Breckel at 503-949-7309 1-6pm at 33016 North Fork Rd., Lyons. or rickbreckel@gmail.com. Presented by the North Santiam Chamber Girl Scout Troop #10102 Figaro’s of Commerce. Tickets on sale at US Bank, Pizza Fundraiser May 3 to May 14, Mill City, are $20 and includes one comDelivery on May 17. Large, unbaked plimentary drink from Gilgamesh Brewery. pizza’s for $12: Cheese, Pepperoni, 21 and over only. Info: 503-897-5000. Sausage/Olives, Half Hawaiian/Half Fireworks Over the Lake in Detroit. July Pepperoni, Hawaiian, Veggie. Gluten 5, 2014. Info: detroitlakeoregon.org. Free pizza available in any kind (medium). To purchase: Kathy Klagge 503-897-5112.
Events this Week
Mother’s Day Brunch with the fire district at Gates Fire Hall Sunday, May 11 at 10-11:30am or 12-2pm. Buffet brunch includes baked ham, quiche, French toast, blueberry and banana muffins, biscuits and gravy, and fruit and vegetable platters, plus coffee, tea, orange juice, sparkling cider and mimosas. Music by Gary Swanson (piano) and Jon Brammeier (string bass). $20.00 per person. RSVP required by May 5 to 503-8973454, or e-mail Nancy Swanson at rtb@wvi.com. Detroit Lake Fishing Derby May 16, 17 & 18 (6am-4pm Fri/Sat and 6am-2pm Sun). Info: detroitlakeore-
Thursday, April 17
9am-3pm Santiam Hospital Auxiliary Easter Tulip sale on April 16, 17 & 18 while supply lasts. at Santiam Hospital Foyer at 1401 N. 10th Ave., Stayton; Santiam Medical Clinic, 280 S. 1st Ave., Mill City and Mehama True Value Hardware at 11267 Grove St., Mehama. See listing under April 16th for info. 10am-3pm Easter Bake Sale with the Canyon Gleaners at the US Bank lobby, Highway 22, Mill City. Variety of baked goods, pies, regular and no sugar. 503-8594454 or 503-507-8846. 5pm North Santiam School Board Special/Executive Session (Mari-Linn School) at Stayton Elementary School, 875
N Third Avenue. Performance Evaluation at the beginning of the Special Session.
Friday, April 18
8am Community Roundtable meets at Mill City City Hall. Info: 503-897-2302. 9am-3pm Santiam Hospital Auxiliary Easter Tulip sale on April 16, 17 & 18 while supply lasts. at Santiam Hospital Foyer at 1401 N. 10th Ave., Stayton; Santiam Medical Clinic, 280 S. 1st Ave., Mill City and Mehama True Value Hardware at 11267 Grove St., Mehama. See listing under April 16th for info. 10am-3pm Easter Bake Sale with the Canyon Gleaners at the US Bank lobby, Highway 22, Mill City. Variety of baked goods, pies, regular and no sugar. 503-859-4454 or 503-507-8846.
Saturday, April 19
9am-3pm Santiam Valley Grange Flea Market at 1140 E 5th St Lyons. Crafts, collectibles and treasures galore. Lunch available; hamburgers, cheeseburgers, potato salad, desserts, coffee and punch. Tables and tail-gating available. Free admission, free parking. Info: 503-859-2161. 9am -2pm Joseph’s Storehouse of Hope food distribution at MariLinn School in Lyons. Guests served: 11am-1pm. Volunteers needed: 9am-2pm. Fun to help others and serve in our community! 10am Detroit Lake Recreation Area Business Association meets at Detroit City Hall. Discussions will include: Neighborhood Watch, Detroit Lake Brochure, Detroit Clean-Up Day, Detroit Lake Fishing Derby (May 16), Fireworks Over the Lake (July 5), Cruz-In at the Lake (Sept 20), Detroit Lake Mud Run (Oct. 11), Two Rivers Bikeway Program status and volunteers, fundraising for these events. Info: DLRABA@hotmail.com. 11:30am-3pm Camp Taloali Easter Event 15934 North Santiam Hwy, Stayton. Easter Egg Hunt (at 11:40am), lunch, activities and climbing tower if weather permits. Open to the public. Free but donations are accepted. RSVP camptaloali@ comcast.net or 971-239-8153. 1-5pm Discover Local Expo with the Stayton/ Sublimity Chamber of Commerce at Regis High School, 550 W Regis St., Stayton. Explore the local treasures the Santiam Canyon has to offer! This event gives area residents and visitors a chance to become more informed about what is available locally. Admission: 1 can of food, ben-
Gates Community Church of Christ
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“..reaching the canyon for Christ.” Mike Stair, Minister
Mill City
Sunday School 9:45am & Worship Service will be at 11 AM 40070 Gates School Rd (503)897-3210
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Aery Podrabsky, a lifelong (except for a few years here and there) resident of Mill City is turning 100 years old this June and is still running around with the energy of a man many decades less. His colorful presence and abundant energy is an inspiration to many. We would like to hear from you. Do you have a story to share about Aery? Send us a letter at The Canyon Weekly P. O. Box 52, Mill City, OR 97360 or email to editor@thecanyonweekly.com. efits Stayton Food Bank. Info: www.staytonsublimitychamber.org or 503-769-3464. 6pm Poker at the North Santiam Eagles Lodge in Mill City. Texas Hold-‘em Style. Final game ‘til Fall. Food Available: Proceeds benefit Youth Golf Tournament. New members and guests welcome.640 SW Broadway, 503-897-3100.
Sun, April 20 Happy Easter!! See more holiday events on Page 8. Mon, April 21
6:30pm Lyons City Council meets at City Hall 449 Fifth Street. 6:30pm Mill City City Council meets at City Hall, 444 S First Avenue.
Wed, April 29
6pm City of Mill City Goal Setting Session at City Hall to obtain as much community input as possible on potential projects and goals for the City of Mill City. 503897-2302
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Linn County Sheriff’s Office Police Log for April 6 - April 12
Date: 04/06/14 Time: 7:52 Description: NARCOTICS OFF COLE SCHOOL RD Linn County caller says veh is at the bottom of his driveway partially in the roadway. someone sitting in the passenger seat with the door open Date: 04/07/14 Time: 3:11 Description: PROWLER *THERE NOW* JUNIPER LN Lyons caller thinks he can hear mumbling outside caller also has seen flashlights through his windows prior to calling, caller thought he heard a females Date: 04/07/14 Time: 8:04 Description: FRAUD FAIRVIEW ST Linn County Caller reporting someone has used her credit card number, charging between $600$800 on her Discover . Date: 04/07/14 Time: 12:40 Description: TRAFFDUII LOCUST ST Lyons Vehicle left headed west on 22 to Salem. Caller advising that the male has been drinking. Caller wants contact if male is located. Date: 04/07/14 Time: 14:47 Description: THEFTRPT 4TH AV Mill City caller reporting items taken from boat parked outside the res.
Date: 04/08/14 Time: 11:07 Description: TRESPASS GROVE ST Mill City Caller reporting there are 34 boards that have been removed from her neighbors address. Caller believes this is the correct address. It is going to be the red house. Date: 04/08/14 Time: 17:15 Description: BURGLARY REPORT NEAL PARK RD Lyons Caller reporting someone broke the sky light to the restrooms and vandalized the inside of the building. This occurred sometime over this last week. Date: 04/08/14 Time: 19:52 Description: JUVCOMPLAINT KINGSTONLYONS DR Linn County Info from Metcom. Caller reporting that she went somewhere with her dad earlier today and he got mad at her and made her get out of Date: 04/09/14 Time: 10:02 Description: SUSPVEHICLE DR Linn County veh pulled out of callers driveway. now headed toward stayton 2 young males inside Date: 04/09/14 Time: 10:41 Description: DOG COMPLAINT IVY ST Mill City out with a dog wrapped up
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in its chain Date: 04/09/14 Time: 19:20 Description: DISTBDOMESTIC KINGWOOD AV Mill City Female vs male. Female slapped the male in front of the children Both parties are separated. He is out front, she is in Date: 04/10/14 Time: 6:30 CRIM MISCHIEF JUNIPER CT Lyons PR says that someone scratched one of their vehs sometime last night Date: 04/11/14 Time: 14:35 WELF CHECK LYONS MILL CITY DR caller works for linn co juvenile she would like to have lcso check for family at listed location Juvenile is scheduled to be released Date: 04/11/14 Time: 15:39 Description: DISTBOTHER 7TH AV Mill City roommate dispute this has gotten physical caller is locked in a bedroom upstairs parties are separated Date: 04/11/14 Time: 16:54 Description: DOG COMPLAINT KINGWOOD AV Mill City Caller reporting that her neighbor's Pitbull has attacked his dog, this is the second time in a week Date: 04/11/14 Time: 16:58 Descrip-
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tion: CHILD ABUSE REPORT 5TH AV Mill City caller works for dhs caller received some video on her facebook video of adult striking with an iron rod unk identity of child Date: 04/11/14 Time: 17:47 Description: DISTBDOMESTIC EVERGREEN LN Linn County Caller states that her 15 yo foster daughter has been pushing the caller and one of the other children in the house. Date: 04/11/14 Time: 18:42 Description: HARASSMENT RPT ASH LN Lyons Caller has returned home and there is a dead cat on her porch that looks like has been put there deliberately. Date: 04/12/14 Time: 10:50 Description: SUSPPERSON ALDER ST Mill City blonde wfa whi shirt, blu jeans approx 20 yo acting erratically rolling in the grass near the north bank of the river Date: 04/12/14 Time: 11:31 Description: THREATS JUNIPER ST Lyons Caller purchased a riding lawn mower from a male in Lyons. It came with a 30 day guarantee. Caller had to take the mower back to him and after he had unloaded.
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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 Diesel 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; 503-983-5277. 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.
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Grass roots effort to build a skate park gets revitalized with comedy fundraiser
The Mill City OddFellows Lodge #144 will hosting a 21 and over comedy night to benefit the Mill City Skate Park project. Marc Price, also known as "Skippy" from the 80's hit T.V. series Family Ties, is donating his comedic talent for this event. He will
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be making his trip up to Mill City That’s just 3 quarters! from his home in L.A. to headline the event on the evening of June 7, 2014. The benefit will be held in the Gleaners. Dinner and drinks will be availhistoric Odd Fellows lodge, 158 SW Broad- able. More details to come, check back here way, Mill City - up stairs of the Canyon in The Canyon Weekly!
“Safe place to recreate” named Group has raised about $30,000 toward as one reason for skate park cause, seeks additional funds to move forward
The Mill City Skate Park Committee is gaining momentum with meetings, special events and fundraisers. Several years ago, the youth of the community led up a fundraising campaign to build a local skate park. Countless hours of car washes, bottle drives, scrap metal removal and t-shirt sales help to build about $30,000 in
funds available. However, a good skate park takes a bit more than that; typically they cost upward of $100,000. The fundraisers stopped after the arson of Mill City City Hall. Now, however, the grass roots movement is taking shape once again. Joanne Hebing, on of the committee’s greatest supporters sent in these reasons, just a couple of
the many to come, of why building a skate park in Mill City is a good idea. Reason #1 for building a skate park in Mill City: it will provide a safe place to recreate. A majority of the deadly accidents that happen to people while they’re skateboarding involve a motor vehicle. In towns and cities across the nation the most interesting terrain for skateboarding is found in the street and sidewalks. The skate park will be the safe place to skate, but for it to be effective, it must be From the Mill City Messenger: Every 3-5 years, the City of Mill more interesting than what’s City holds an open forum session to discuss needs and issues within out “in the wild.” the city. The information gathered at this forum is used to outline goals and priorities of the Council for upcoming years. The Mill City City Council has set a date for the next forum, a public Goal Setting Session, to gather information on what the community sees as priorities for the upcoming years. The Goal Setting Session will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 6pm at City Hall, 444 S 1st Avenue. Anita Leach will be facilitating the session. Please plan to attend this important meeting and have your voice be heard! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. We want to hear from our citizens what you see as the highest priorities for our community. Ultimately, the City Council will take the information received from the session and outline a list of 10-12 priorities/goals for the near future (3-5 years). For more information about the session or past goals/priorities, contact City Recorder Stacie Cook at City Hall; by telephone, 503-897-2302 or by email, scook@ci.mill-city.or.us.
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Reason #2: Skate parks, if designed and constructed correctly, are fiscally conservative and require very little maintenance. When a skate park is built correctly, it will require virtually no structural maintenance for years. The nation’s oldest skate parks have been servicing skateboarders for 30 years and most have required little more than cosmetic maintenance. For a skate park to meet this high expectation, it should feature no fixture; all of the materials used that are intended to be skated on should be fixed into the forms with grout and concrete.