The Canyon Weekly May 23, 2012
Volume 3, Issue 21
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Tragedy on the North Santiam
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Two lives are lost, recovery efforts suspended as river levels rise
On Friday afternoon, a 911 call was dispatched to Gates Fire Department, 2 people were reported in the river near Niagra Park. Jacob Allen of Gates and his good friend, Eric Johnson of Keizer, had set out to take Jacob’s two young sons, 5 year old Anthony Berlin and 3 year old Angel, to go fishing along the banks of the Santiam. They chose a trail on the south side of the river on the far end of Gates Bridge East to explore. Anthony scurried off for a moment and slipped into the water. Johnson dove into the river to save the child but tragically drowned in the attempt. Allen jumped in after his friend and son, unable to reach them he pulled himself back to safety aware that three year old Angel was now on the banks alone. He grabbed Angel and ran up the trail to the logging road to flag down a passing motorist who called 911.
Gates Fire Department Assistant Chief Dan Benjamin was first on the scene and was Left: Rescue crews prepare to search. Right: a view from the quickly joined south side of the Niagra area where the family was fishing. by Deputies from Linn and cies searched the dangerous waters and the Marion Counties and the Lyons ambulance. banks of the North Santiam River. Mr. Johnson’s body was recovered by divIn order to facilitate recovery efforts, the ers later that day in a pool near the incident. US Army Corps of Engineers gradually reAnthony was nowhere to be seen. duced flows from Big Cliff Dam from 3,600 A rapid and intense search ensued. Dive cfs Friday evening down to 1,800 cfs by Teams, search teams and swim specialists Saturday morning decreasing the turbidity using flotation devices and underwater cam- and danger to the rescue teams and alloweras engulfed the area. Helicopters from ing for a continued and more intense search REACH Air Ambulance and a Black Hawk for Anthony. Excess water flowing into the from Oregon Army National Guard and North Santiam above (cont’d on page 16) over 130 rescue personnel from 16 agen-
The Santiam Canyon School District met in a open special session last Tuesday evening to decide how to fit the local schools into a budget deficit of over $700,000. After serious consideration, the district voted to close Mill City Middle School for the 2012-13 school year. They will house grades K-6 at Gates Elementary, and seventh and eighth grades at Santiam High School. The vote was decided by a 2-3 margin,
with school district board members Grenbemmer, Sanders and White voting in favor of closing Mill City Middle School, while Posekany and Lemke voted for Gates Elementary to close. The overall agenda for the meeting was to decide which of the three schools in the district would remain open, and which would be closed. The public was invited to first speak their mind. “We’ve got some people working here that
School district votes to close Mill City Middle School
really shouldn’t be here,” said Butch Aerni of Mill City. “Maybe the days of the good old boys are gone.” “I hope you make the best decision for the community,” said Steve Higgenbothem, who recalled the closing of the schools in Detroit years ago - schools that remain empty and in disrepair to this day. Teri Hart, a Mill City Middle School teacher, voiced concern about the Talented and Gifted students. “The chain (cont’d on page 2)
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Middle school will re-open under long-term plans, said district official
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(cont’d from page 1) of acceleration may be broken if the middle school closes.” Dan Lemke, Chairman of the School District Board, addressed the large crowd that filled the seats in the Santiam High School commons.“We have poured over and pondered over all the options presented as individuals, but have not been able to discuss this as a board. It has been determined that is not a possibility at this time to keep three schools open. We need to allow ourselves to discuss this openly as a group.” The board then discussed amongst themselves the pros and cons of each scenario in front of a compliantly quiet audience. The atmosphere was somber. Arnie White, a 25 year school district board veteran from Gates summarized his plea to retain Gates School. “I don’t want to close any of those buildings, so many emotions, so many logistics, it’s mind boggling, overwhelming,” White said, stating it would cost less to re-open the middle school if closed, as opposed to Gates Elementary School. The long term plan would be to return to the three school system in the near future. Board member Greg Grenbemmer of Marion Forks also favored keeping the elementary school open for various reasons, stating classroom size and security as major pulls. Board member Keri Sanders of Mill City stayed optimistic about returning to a three school system also, but favored
closing Gates and keeping the middle school after crunching the numbers. Board member Dam Lemke, also of Mill City favored keeping the middle school open over elementary school in Gates. “I honestly believe closing Gates would be the best short term fix. What ever the outcome, I believe we will have some silverlinings behind all this.” Board member Rick Posekany remained undecided, citing the pros and cons of both. After much discussion, the board moved to vote, deciding to close Mill City Middle School in a 3-2 vote. For the 2012-13 school year, Gates Elementary School will remain open, housing grades K-6. Mill City Middle School will close, with hopes that it would be temporary. Santiam High School will be home to grades 7-12. Lemke announced that the board as a whole would support the group decision, and they would now move forward in this together. The other board members agreed wholeheartedly. Mill City Middle School principal Jack Thompson voiced concerns of fitting all the students into Gates. “I want the board to accept that if the kids just won’t fit there (in Gates) then we will have to look at other options.” The next Santiam Canyon School District Board meeting will be May 31 at 6:30 the Mill City Middle School where the overall budget will be discussed.
In an effort to help revitalize our community a new group, Save The Canyon, has been created to help locals join forces for economic and community growth. Topics range from the school system to recreation to business. Please join them on Tuesday, May 29, 6:30pm at Mill City Middle School. SAVE THE CANYON Tuesday, May 29, 6:30pm Mill City Middle School
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By Paul Kiefer Detroit Lake received a new addition to the town this past weekend - in the form of an equipment rental shop, The Experience Store. Terri Vandeveere and her partner Michael Miller opened the store so they could live in the city they love so much, while at the same time providing an affordable option for those who want to go out on the water, but who don’t have access to outdoor equipment like kayaks and paddleboards. The Experience Store has a fleet of 24 kayaks and standup paddleboards, with drop-off and pick-up options. Group or
family discounts are available, and maps or lessons are available upon request. They will also planning to host a kids kayak camp on taught by a licensed lifeguard (children 12/under) and carry a line of tie-dyed t-shirts from Why Not Wear Art, as well as offer a selection of local honey. Camping packages are also available for individuals or families; both fourperson and two-man tents are available. “You can rent an entire camping package for less than what a tent costs,” Vandeveere said. The Experience Store is located at 155 Detroit Ave. Walk-ins or reservations at (503) 610-BOAT.
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Road to Three Pools scheduled to reopen for Memorial Day Weekend Detroit Ranger District restricts glass containers
Press Release–Vehicle access to Three Pools Day Use Area, a popular destination in the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area, will reopen in time for Memorial Day weekend. A section of the road that leads to Three Pools, Forest service Road 2207, was washed away by heavy rains during a winter storm. This will be the first season for a new restriction on glass containers within the Day Use Area. The crystal clear pools attract thousands of visitors each year, particularly for swimming. “The amount of broken pieces of glass that have been left on the rocks surrounding the pools and river in recent years poses a safety hazard for everyone,” said Dani Pavoni, Recreation Staff Officer
for the Detroit and Sweet Home Ranger Districts. “This change will go a long way in helping people enjoy Three Pools without the risk of getting hurt by unexpectedly stepping on pieces of glass. Plastic bottles, cans and thermoses are great alternatives.” The Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area offers an array of hiking trails including Henline Mountain Trail (#3352), a 2.7 mile difficult trek that offers spectacular views of old-growth forests in the North Santiam Watershed, and the Little North Santiam Trail (#3338), a 4.5 mile easy trail with at least one difficult section that follows the Little North Santiam River. There are several creek crossings on the Little North Santiam Trail. A new wooden bridge is scheduled to be installed across Little Cedar Creek this fall; the previous
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River level changed quite a bit last week because of a rescue operation that is still happening. The North Santiam is flowing about 1,820 cubic feet per second at Packsaddle and about 2,580 at Mehama (4.1 feet deep), and that may increase quite a bit as soon as the rescue work is done. Boats that are on the upper river might have a big problem when the water rises and makes the big rapids even bigger and less than safely navigable. Updated forecasts from the Army Engineers are critically important in situations like this. River clarity is very good. We can see the bottom in many places and the fish can see baits and lures and other predators. Navigation is good, for people with experience, downstream from Mill City.
bridge was removed due to the presence of rot. A log bridge was also removed from the Opal Creek Trail, commonly known as the Kopetski Trail, due to rot making the trail impassable. Recreation staff plan to reroute the trail during the summer of 2013. For more information contact the Detroit Ranger District at (503)854-3366 or visit the Willamette National Forest website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/willamette. The mission of the USDA Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The Agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to State and private landowners, and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the world.
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Detroit Lake increased up to a foot and 9-6 Mon-Fri a half above full pool during the rescue 9-5 Sat Randy & Kathy Mickey, owners mandated lower water. That extra water will need to be released as soon as possible. All the boat ramps at the Lake are in service. 218 SW Broadway, Mill City Numerous fresh summer steelhead have been caught and confirmed between Mehama and Jefferson. Flies, spoons, and jigs have been successful. Different color patterns are preferred by different anglers and by different fish. Changing colors may help. North Santiam River Guides Association, Steelheaders Salem Chapter, and North Santiam Watershed Council participate in the “Learn the River” trips; next one is from Fishermen’s Bend or Mill City to Mehama on June 2, 10am. ten was wet and/or cold and the river was tors are welcome to attend and participate. too high for best boating. The Fourth of July We used to have a big whitewater run on and Labor Day are much better weekends Memorial Day weekend, but the weather offor the North Santiam.
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Sciences Comp; Terryn Frazier and Dlanie E. Coates of Stayton High School. Students who were awarded $500 scholarships were: Alexis Mitzel, Cascade High School; Brianne Frieden, Santiam High School; Shelby Lawrence, Linfield College; Valerie Fisher, OIT. Monies from the Auxiliary fundraisers and donations throughout the year go to the Auxiliary scholarship program. For further information or to make donations contact Char Bartosz at 503-749-2910.
Porter Family raises $3,000 for cancer
Fundraising continues with community bingo at Lyons Grange . Last year, the Lyons-based Porter Family Team raised over $2000 for American Cancer Society during Relay For Life in Stayton. This year, they’ve raised over $3,000 - and still have another fundraiser coming up. The family is hosting a community bingo at the Santiam Valley Grange in Lyons
on June 2nd, from 5:30pm-8:00pm. Bingo cards are $.25 each and there will be food and drink available for purchase. Contact Colleen at 503-580-2034 after 3:30pm for more information about the event. Thanks to everyone for supporting this great cause!
Regis Track Fundraiser Set for May 25 Health and Fitness Fun Day for students starts at 11am
Since 2011, Regis High School supporters and the community have worked diligently to raise the funds to upgrade their track. As a part of this effort, the school is holding a “Health and Fitness Fun Day” for Regis and St. Mary Catholic School students Friday. The event will allow students to show their support of the Regis Track Project by pledging one hour of jogging or walking on the track. Regis and St. Mary students have raised more than $2,500 in donations to date in anticipation of the Health and Fitness Fun Day. “The Regis track was upgraded and resurfaced in 1995 as a 400 meter eight-lane track. We got 15 really good years of life out of that track; now our track is rapidly deteriorating and in need of resurfacing,” explains Mike Bauer, track coach and counselor at Regis. “The school board agreed that it is time to upgrade the track with a quality surface and provide additional improvements to our track and field facilities. We want it to last and serve
the needs of the community for many years to come.” The track serves Regis and St. Mary track and field athletes as well as athletes training for other sports, Regis PE classes, annual community events like Relay for Life, Boy Scouts, YMCA, Special Olympics, as well as regular community walkers, joggers and athletes of all ages and abilities. “The track is a tremendous community resource. Already, our community has responded generously,” says Bauer. “With bighearted gifts from OR State Bridge Construction, Inc., North Santiam Paving and more than $140,000 in donations from grants and individuals, we are now nearly 2/3 of the way to our total goal of $300,000.” To contribute to the Health and Fitness Fun Day, contact track coach Mike Bauer at 503-769-2159x 207. To learn more, see this YouTube video that was made to help describe the project: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=hmCT0yh9LG0.
Memorial Day ~ May 28 Mill City-Gates American Legion Unit 159, with the Women’s Auxiliary, invite you to join us in a Memorial Day Ceremony on May 28, 2012 at 12pm at the Fairview Cemetery (between Mill City & Gates). Refreshments will follow. Info: call Brenda at 503859-3152 or Sandra at 503-897-2966. The rangers and volunteers at Fisherman’s Bend Campground, just west of Mill City, have a whole list of free Memorial weekend events planned that promise fun for the whole family. May 25, 9:30pm - join Ranger Dan at the Cottonwoods Ball Field in River Loop to peer through one of two giant telescopes and get an up close look at Saturn, Mars and the Ring Nebula. (Please know that the gate to enter Fisherman’s Bend closes at 10pm, cars can leave at any time.) May 26 - Kids can make their own recycle bag at the Education Center. Learn how to Reduce, RE-use and Recycle at 2pm. The River Rats will be playing classic rock at the Firs Shelter from 1-5pm. At 8:30pm, come to the Amphitheater to join in a campfire sing-a-long, stories, and possibly be treated to Fish-Bend’s signature production Legend of Skookum Canyon. Interested in volunteering to act in productions for the summer season? Facebook: Fishermen’s Bend.
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Marjorie Mary (Ashby) Dickson, born October 2, 1921 in Shaw, Oregon to Wayne and Lena Ashby, passed away on April 17, 2012. She had been battling cancer, defying the odds by surviving much longer than expected, and stayed positive and cheerful into her final days. Marjorie was raised in Lebanon, Oregon, where her father was a car and insurance salesman. Her mother was a seamstress. After graduating from Lebanon High School, she attended college at the Oregon College of Education (WOU) where she met her husband, Adrian (A.J.) Dickson. They were married in 1945 at Camp Adair. Marjorie taught at Dallas and in Corvallis at Harding Elementary School. After a brief time in Junction City, they moved to Stayton in 1954, where she taught at Mehama Elem. for 27 years. Marjorie attended Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Salem. She loved flowers, books, angels, her grandchildren, and playing the piano. She was very generous and charitable, giving donations without anyone knowing that she was the donor. She is survived by her husband, Adrian J. Dickson (Stayton, OR), daughter, Nancy Campbell (Hillsboro, OR) son, Richard Dickson (Lebanon, OR) and daughter-inlaw Tammy Dickson . Her grandchildren include Jamie Kerr (San Juan Capistrano, CA) Brittany Dickson (Christmas Valley, OR) and Aaron Dickson (Lebanon, OR) aA Celebration of Life was held on April 29 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the Stayton Community Center in Stayton, OR. All inquiries were handled by Weddle Funeral Services.
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Main street Detroit, on Detroit Ave, was filled last Sunday as participants in this year’s Fishing Derby gathered for the Awards Ceremony - where prizes were raffled, including a SmokerCraft boat sponsored by Riverview Community Bank. The three-day fishing derby serves as a fundraiser for the annual Fireworks Over the Lake - this year on Saturday, June 30.
Happy Birthday! North O’Connor turns 30 Just a few quotes to help him celebrate....
North O’Connor will hit the 30 year milestone on May 24, 2012. His mom, Eve, is sending a few birthday wishes, with love, in his name: A person can motivate by fear, and motivate by reward. But both those methods are only temporary. The only lasting thing is self motivation. -- Homer Rice Success is about having, excellence is about being. Success is about having money and fame, but excellence is being the best you can be. -- Mike Ditka Sweet are the uses of adversity. -- William Shakespeare We must be steady enough in ourselves, to be open and to let the winds of life blow through
us, to be our breath, our inspiration; to breathe with them, mobile and soft in the limberness of our bodies, in our agility, our ability, as it were, to dance, and yet to stand upright. -- T.S. Eliot Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong. -- Ella Fitzgerald If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, again. Then quit. There’s no use in being a fool about it. -- W.C. Fields
1. Correction: In the May 16 issue of The Canyon Weekly, a Letter to the Editor discussed potential ways to alleviate the current school budget crisis. There, it was stated that a tax in the amount of 25 cents per $1000 of home value, on a home worth $100,000, would cost the homeowner $250 per year. That cost was miscalculated. The actual cost for the homeowner on a house with an tax appraised value of $100,000 would be just $25 annually. A tax of $1 per $1000 on the same home would be $100 per year. Thank you, Sam Suitt for calling this to our attention.
Photo courtesy of Julie Wisser, Riverview Community Bank.
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Events Coming Soon The folks at Gates Community Church would love to have you visit this summer. Knowing how inviting the lovely summer weather is in our area, a few small changes have been made in the times of service. Beginning on June 3, Sunday School hour will begin at 9am and Worship Service at 11am. Hope to see you there! Mill City Baptist Church FREE Clothing Exchange Drop Off. Clean out your family closets and bring us your good condition clothes, then come back on June 2 to get some free clothes. All sizes needed. Mill City Baptist Church 140 N. 1st St, Mill City. Drop off times: May 21 3-6pm,
May 25 4-6pm. Info: Jessica Bradley at 503-602-5874 . The next Santiam Canyon School District Board meeting will be May 31 at 6:30 the Mill City Middle School where the overall budget will be discussed . Santiam High School Spring Awards Night. May 31 featuring the Santiam Guitar/Choir Ensemble. In honor of those who selflessly serve our communities, Joe Stoddard and Tom Cole present: A Benefit Concert for our Volunteer Firefighters for Father’s Day weekend. This is a great show for a great cause. Saturday, June 16, 7pm at Santiam Auditorium. Tickets on sale now! Proceeds to benefit both the Mill City and Gates Fire Departments. $10 in advance at US Bank in Mill City, Santiam High School International Club 503-897-2311, Mill City Fire Department 503-897-2390 or the Gates Fire Department 503-8972929. Tickets will be $12 at the door. Mill City City Hall Grand Opening June 29, 1pm. Tentative plans include dedication, flag raising ceremony and ribbon cutting, in conjunction with the Mill City 4th of July Opening Ceremonies, followed by The Rockhounds 7-10pm. Info: Mill City City Hall at 503-897-2302.
Events This Week
Wednesday, May 23
6:30pm Mill City Lions Club meets at Mt. Edge Cafe, 320 NW Santiam Blvd, Mill City. Info: Sandy Lyness 503-551-
2645
Thursday, May 24
8-10:30 am. Marketing Boot camp for entrepreneurs who want more in-depth how to marketing help including how to write an effective ad, and what to write on a website. Canyon’s Edge Cafe, Sublimity. Registration required. 503 871-5188. allison@growsantiam.org.
Friday, May 25
9am Mill City Planning Commission meets at Mill City Fire Hall. 9:30pm Join Ranger Dan at the Cottonwoods Ball Field in River Loop to peer through one of two giant telescopes and get an up close look at Saturn, Mars and the Ring Nebula. (Please know that the gate to enter Fisherman’s Bend closes at 10pm, cars can leave at any time.)
Saturday, May 26
9am-4pm Car Wash Fundraiser Mill City Baptist Youth Group “The Rock” car wash fundraiser to host a Free Christian Rock Concert this July. All proceeds go to the July event. Get your car shiny for Memorial Day! 263 7th Street, Lyons. 2pm Kids can make their own recycle bag at the Fisherman’s Bend Education Center. Learn how to Reduce, RE-use and Recycle Free. 1-5 pm. The River Rats will be playing classic rock at the Firs Shelter at Fisherman’s Bend. 8:30pm Join in a campfire sing-a-long and story telling at the Fisherman’s Bend Amphitheater, and possibly be treated to Fish-Bend’s signature production Legend of Skookum Canyon.
Monday, May 28
12pm Mill City-Gates American Legion Unit 159, with the Women’s Auxiliary, invite you to join us in a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Fairview Cemetery (between Mill City & Gates). Refreshments will fol-
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Tuesdays
Tuesday, May 29
6:30 pm Save The Canyon Gathering In an effort to help revitalize our community a new group, Save The Canyon, has been created to help locals join forces for economic and community growth. Topics range from the school system to recreation to business. 6:30pm at Mill City Middle School. All welcomed.
Wednesday, May 30
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 SHS 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.
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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 reccomended. 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.
503.798.3142 Mill City Baptist Church. 4-5pm Weight Watchers at Work meets at the SHS library. New members, transfers welcome! Info: Roseanna Juhola 503-8972368 #25. 5:30-9:30pm Youth Movie Night Ages 10-18 Mill City Christian Church. All kids MUST be picked up by 9pm. Free. 6pm Bible Study at Living Water Church of God, Sorbin St. Gates. 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 503-949-7621
Fridays
Free Knife Sharpening Friday at Gene’s Thursdays Meat Market in Mehama (limit 5 please). 10am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates At the flashing yellow light on Hwy 22. Church, all levels! 897-2102 10am-12pm Kid Zone Fun, crafts and a 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals. FREE sack lunch. Mill City Baptist Church. Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian Church. 140 N. 1st. St (503) 536-5414 Ruth:503 897-2204 1pm Canyon Senior Center Open Pi3:30-5 Good News Club at Mill City Bapnochle 844 South First St, Mill City 503tist Church. Kids K-4 grade. Bible stories, 897-4176 singing, games, and snack. Free. 140 N. 1st 7:30-8:30pm Idanha AA at City Hall. St. Mill City. 4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12 grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos Ball. FREE.
Vacation Bible School July 16-19 9am-12pm
Mill City Baptist Church 503.536.5414
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You’re clear for takeoff at Amazing Wonders Aviation™! Come join us as we fly to some of the world’s greatest natural wonders and encounter God’s awesome power! As we fly around the world, kids will takeoff from Worship at The Worship Rally Hangar and make their first stop at the stunning Victoria Falls for Bible Study. While flying around the world, kids will also visit: Snacks at the Paricutin Volcano, Missions Under the Northern Lights, Music at the Matterhorn, Recreation at the Grand Canyonand Crafts at the Great Barrier Reef. Amazing Wonders Aviation™ will be an event to remember!
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Classified Ads 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: 2 Bed, 1 bath. Newly reburbished. $600/month. 503 897-9911. Moving Sale - Pure Country. 50 years of stuff! May 26-27-28, 9am-5pm. Beautiful 1950 gas range $600; man cave stuff, too. 28399 Santiam Hwy, Mill City 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. Do you need childcare? Openings for 3-12 yr olds in Gates. 503-897-2678 Give the Gift of Life: First Aid/CPR classes will be held monthly at Trexler Farms in Mehama Group and corporate classes also available at your location. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR; meets professional requirements. Info: Kurt Hueller 503-8593575 or email kah@wvi.com. TWO BOATS: 13’ SMOKERCRAFT LIKE NEW fully equipped, with fish/ depth finder. Also 14’ deep haul Klamath with trailer. See at Timebertown Resale in Lyons. PUBLIC NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS IN MILL CITY Control of Noxious Vegetation Required Mill City Municipal Code Section 8.04.080 requires property owners to control and eliminate noxious vegetation on property within the city limits from May 15 to September 30 each year. No owner or person in charge of property shall allow noxious vegetation to be on the property or in the right of way of a public thoroughfare abutting on the property. An owner or person in charge of property shall cut down or destroy grass, shrubbery, brush, bushes, weeds or other noxious vegetation as often as needed to prevent them from becoming unsightly, from becoming a fire hazard, or, in the case of weeds or other noxious vegetation, from maturing or from going to seed. The term 12
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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.
“noxious vegetation” includes, (a) Weeds or grass more than 10 inches high. (b) Poison oak or poison ivy. (c) Blackberry bushes that extend into a public thoroughfare or across a property line. (d) Vegetation that is either a health hazard, fire hazard, or a traffic hazard because it impairs the view of a public thoroughfare or otherwise makes use of the thoroughfare hazardous. The control of noxious vegetation is the property owner’s responsibility. However, the city is willing to abate the nuisance on a particular parcel of property at the request of the owner or person in charge of the property for a fee sufficient to cover the city’s abatement costs. Even in the absence of such requests, the city may abate all such nuisances 10 or more days after publication of this notice and charge the cost to the property owner or to the person in charge of the property or to the property itself. The purposes of the city’s ordinance are to encourage property owners to eliminate fire hazards which can be caused when high grass and noxious vegetation is close to combustible structures buildings and to improve the appearance of the city’s residential neighborhoods. Mayor Kirsch and the City Council thank you in advance for complying with the city ordinance. 1x5cr/9,16,23
MILL CITY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF VACANCY The City of Mill City has three vacancies on the Mill City Planning Commission, as of June 30, 2012. Interested residents should submit a letter stating their interest in the position by June 5, 2012. The basic eligibility requirement is residence within the city limits or within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). The Planning Commission meets once per month on the 2nd Friday of the month at 9:00 a.m. with meetings currently being held at the Fire Hall. Addition al work sessions are scheduled as needed. The Planning Commission reviews all land use applications and development proposals. They also consider amendments and updates to the city’s zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan. Applicants are encouraged to explain why they are interested in serving on the Planning Commission and describe their involvement in the community. Letters of application should be addressed to: Mayor Tim Kirsch, City of Mill City P. O. Box 256, Mill City, OR 97360 Questions may be directed to City Recorder Stacie Cook, CMC at (503) 897-2302. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Mill City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing as part of its regularly scheduled meeting on June 15, 2012 beginning at 9:30 a.m at the Mill City Fire Hall, 400 1st Avenue, in Mill City. The Commission will consider the following proposal: (1) File No. 2012.07 Site Plan ReviewMill City Baptist Church - New Church & Parking Area The Mill City Baptist Church proposes to construct a new church at 403 S. First Avenue in Mill City and a parking lot on an adjacent parcel owned by the Santiam Canyon School District at the corner of S. First Avenue and Evergreen St. The proposed church is an allowed use in the Central Commercial zone, is subject to a site plan review. The church has submitted a site plan showing the proposed church building, landscaping, parking areas, utilities and traffic circulation. The property is located in the Central Commercial zone. Linn County Assessor’s Map T09S R3E Section 30 DD, Tax Lot 7600. Decision criteria that apply to this proposal are found in Section 17.20.010 to Section 17.20.060 of the Mill City Zoning Code.
The Searchable City Code can be viewed under “Documents” at the City of Mill City website:http://www.ci.mill-city.or.us/ The application, decision criteria and staff report will be available at City Hall seven days prior to the hearing. The Planning Commission may either approve, deny or approve the application with conditions or modifications. Any person wishing to provide testimony must address the decision criteria. Failure to raise an issue precludes appeal and failure to specify to which criterion the comment is directed precludes appeal based on that criterion. City Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call City Hall (503-8972302) by noon the day before the meeting if you need an interpreter for the hearing impaired or any other special accommodation. If you have any questions related to the application, call City Hall (503- 897-2302). SANTIAM CANYON SCHOOL DISTRICT 129J - 2012 MECHANICAL UPGRADE PROJECT Bids Due 2:00 PM, June 13, 2012 INVITATION FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be accepted at Willamette Education Service District, by Darren Lee, Sr. Project Manager, at 2611 Pringle Rd, Salem, Oregon 97302 until 2:00 PM Local Time, June 13, 2012 at which time and place bids will be closed. The bids will be publicly opened and read immediately after closing. The work consists of: Santiam High School • Replacement of one two-deck multi-zone air handling unit with a variable air volume roof top unit. • Replacement of the Shop Boiler with full condensing high performance hot water boiler. • Replacement of all steam traps in the main building. • Replacement of [2] Lennox GS-8 105 DM heating units with new high efficiency units • Mechanical Systems control upgrades Elementary School • Replacement of existing thermostats with 7-day programmable thermostats. The following deadlines and restrictions are applicable to the project: Contract must meet a Substantial Completion date of August 24, 2012. A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at 10:00 AM on May 30, 2012 at the Santiam High School, 265 SW Evergreen Street, Mill City, Oregon. All bids must be submitted on the pro-
The District reserves the right to reject any posal forms furnished to the bidders. Each bid proposal shall be submitted in a sealed or all bids, to waive formalities, and to postenvelope and plainly marked “2012 ME- pone the award of the contract for thirty (30) CHANICAL UPGRADE PROJECT” and days. All bids and all prices quoted in bids show the name and business address of the shall be firm for a period of thirty (30) days bidder. Each bid must be accompanied by after the bid closing date. Dated this 23rd Day of May, 2012 an unconditional cashier’s check, certified Darren Lee, Sr. Project Manager check or surety bond of the bidder in the amount of ten percent (10%). Unsuccessful on behalf of: Santiam Canyon School District 129J bidders will have their security refunded to them when the contract has been awarded. CITY OF MILL CITY Plans, specifications, the required bid proCity Council & Mayor posal form, and other bid documents may be Nominating Petitions Available reviewed at and obtained from: Two city councilor positions and the po• Fox Blueprinting Company, 141 Com- sition of Mayor for the City of Mill City mercial St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 will be up for elections during the General Phone:503-362-4994 Election to be held on November 6, 2012. • WESD Web-Site: http://www.wesd.org/ Councilor positions have a term of four psg/bid/santiam-canyon-school-district years and the Mayor’s position has a term Any objections to or comments upon the of two years. bid specifications must be submitted in writ- All persons who are registered voters (elecing to the attention of Mr. Darren Lee, Sr. tors) and who have resided within the city Project Manager, WESD, 2611 Pringle Rd, limits of the City of Mill City during the Salem, Oregon 97302. To be considered, twelve months immediately preceding the such objections or comments must be re- election are eligible to be candidates for ceived at least FIVE (5) working days be- these positions. fore the bid closing date. Election petitions, required forms, and furThis contract is for a public work subject ther information are available at City Hall to ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870 (the Oregon (228 SW Broadway Street, Mill City, OrPrevailing Wage Rate Law). BOLI wage egon through June 30, 2012/444 S 1st Avrates will be applicable to this project. The enue, Mill City, Oregon after July 1, 2012) wage rates are included in the bid docu- during regular business hours beginning ments which are available as noted above. Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Completed petiNo bid for a construction contract shall be tions must be filed with the City of Mill City received or considered by the public con- before 4:00 p.m. PDT on August 28, 2012. tracting agency unless the bidder is licensed Stacie Cook, CMC, City Recorder by the Construction Contractors Board of Dated this 7th day of May 2012 the State of Oregon as required by ORS 1x5cr/5-23, 6-13, 7-18 701.035 and 701.055. Each bid must identify whether the bidder is an Oregon resident bidder, as defined in ORS 279A.120. Bidder’s attention is directed to compliance with ORS 279C.370 regarding submission of the First-Tier Subcontractor Disclosure Form. If the contract amount exceeds $100,000.00, the First-Tier Subcontractor Disclosure Form will be required and may be submitted either with the bid or within two (2) hours after the bid clos ing time and date at the bid site address. Failure to provide the First-Tier Subcontractor Disclosure Form may result in bid rejection. 13
Linn County Sheriff’s Office Police Log for May caller 13 says toheMay 20 needs a cop at caller advi people are camping 7TH AV Mill Cit
Date: 05/13/12 Time: 8:46 BURGLARY REPORT TREE FARM RD Linn County Shed broken into and items taken. Date: 05/13/12 Time: 11:07 VEH-RECOVERED KINGSTON-LYONS DR Linn County veh near location no tires or wheels looks like it has been stripped near a tree farm Date: 05/13/12 Time: 15:16 INTOX SUBJ BLOWOUT RD Linn County Caller advising that there is a very intoxicated male near the boat ramp. Checked w/Linn County and they have no one on in the area. Date: 05/13/12 Time: 20:10 BOLO - ATL INFORMATION SPRING ST Mill City Marion co is looking for the listed male who is a suspect in an assault against another male on the Marion Co side of the river. He was driving the listed vehicle and going to Date: 05/14/12 Time: 16:52 SUSP-CIRCUMSTANCES
Pr advised that the back door to this house is open again. Pr said it was closed earlier. 714 took a DR on a burg 12-6443. Date: 05/15/12 Time: 1:55 DISTB-NOISE LINN BV Mill City caller complaining of extremely loud music coming from the tavern, for last several hours. caller does not want contact. Date: 05/15/12 Time: 18:32 TRAFF-OTHER VIOL 7TH AV Mill City PR says there are under age kids riding dirt bikes and a 3 wheeler up and down fairview on road. PR would like to speak to a deputy also. Date: 05/16/12 Time: 7:26 SUSP-CIRCUMSTANCES 24TH ST Lyons Caller says that he has video footage of someone stealing from the business. Date: 05/17/12 Time: 10:18 TRESPASS GATES SCHOOL RD Linn County
on private property Caller advi its the knife river quarry that they Date: 05/17/12 Time: 23:00 ASST-OUTSIDE AGENCY 3RD ST Lyons Caller requesting that a deputy drive by the location and see if the listed vehicle is at the location. Date: 05/18/12 Time: 7:40 CRIM MISCHIEF 7TH ST Lyons caller reporting his house was egged a few weeks ago and he didn’t report it. now his son’s veh has been egged. Date: 05/18/12 Time: 13:35 DOG COMPLAINT KINGWOOD AV Mill City caller reporting 6 or more dogs living at location Date: 05/18/12 Time: 16:50 TRAFF-OTHER VIOL REMINE RD Mill City Pr reporting several juv’s racing up and down Fairview on ATV’s Date: 05/18/12 Time: 20:24 DISTB-DOMESTIC BLOWOUT RD Linn County
space 7 sounds like a verbal domestic caller said a female is being ‘verbally and physically Date: 05/19/12 Time: 8:51 MVC-HIT & RUN EVERGREEN LN Linn County mailboxes and road sign damaged Date: 05/19/12 Time: 13:06 THEFT-RPT LYONS MILL CITY DR Linn County Pr would like to speak to a deputy about a problem he is having with the ex boyfriend of a tennant. Date: 05/19/12 Time: 23:47 PROWLER *THERE NOW* 1ST AV Mill City subj was at the window, yelling inside the house caller didn’t see or hear any veh leave the area caller doesn’t see or hear anything at this time Date: 05/20/12 Time: 0:49 DISTB-NOISE LINN BV Mill City Loud music Location has the door open
4th of July Committee chooses theme Stronger Than Ever Theme created by SHS student; 4th grade Gates Elementary student designs event button
Mill City 4th of July Committee would like to announce the winners of the 4th of July theme and button contests. The committee feels very strongly about trying to involve all members of the community in the 4th of July planning process, especially our youth. This year the committee challenged the Santiam High School students to submit ideas for a theme and describe what the 4th of July means to
them. Gaby Almendarez was chosen by the committee as the winner of this contest. Stronger than Ever is the theme for the 2012 festival. Gaby’s ideas about what the 4th of July means were pride, volunteering and strength. Gaby is a Junior at Santiam High School. She is involved in dance, choir and other volunteer
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activities. Honorable mention included JJ Halemeier, and Hannah Jenson. Gates Elementary 4th graders tackled designing a button for the 4th of July. Jenna Meola was chosen as the winner. Jenna’s design will be made into buttons and those buttons will be sold to raise funds for the 4th of July. Honorable mention included Brody Davidson and Halley Connor. The committee would like to thank all the students that participated and also thank the local businesses that donated gift certificates to the winners and runner ups. Thank you Rosie’s Mountain Coffee House, Mill City Market Place, Broadway Video and the Canyon Gleaners.
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Soduku -traditional (right)
Go ahead, try me!
The objective of the game is to fill all the blank squares in a game with the correct numbers. There are three very simple constraints to follow. In a 9 by 9 square Sudoku game: • Every row of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order • Every column of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order • Every 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9
Soduku - chain (left) The objective of the game is to fill all the blank circles in a game with the correct numbers. Each puzzle consists of a group of circles arranged in a square grid and containing given clues in various places. The object is to fill in all the empty circles so that the numbers 1-5 appear exactly once in each row, column and chain.
Free Relationship Advice. If your special someone complains that you never take her anywhere expensive, escort her to your car, be a gentleman and hold the door open for her ... then take her to the nearest Gas Station. Brian Zauber, Gates
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The festival on May 19 was a fun-filled day of arts, music and vendors at Mill City Middle School. Organized by Santiam Hearts to Arts, this was the fourth annual event. Pictured: Dave Shelton draws caricatures, the Home Depot bird house building station; musicians performed throughout the festival Detroit Dam was stored in the reservoir causing the water level to rise about 1.5 feet above maximum conservation pool. As these water levels rose in the reservoirs the Corps was forced to release water back into the river late Monday afternoon, causing the river to rise considerably and intensifying the already treacherous predicament. Divers and swift water rescue teams continued to search the river from where the drowning occurred as far as Gates. A swift water kayak and raft team also searched the river to Mill City, nearly 9 miles on the river. Unfortunately all efforts proved to be unsuccessful and Anthony remains missing. As of Monday afternoon major search operations have been suspended according to Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller. Over the course of the search there were at least two incidents where divers were forced to abandon the river due to extremely dangerous conditions. “It was amazing to watch the resources that were committed to the search and rescue operations,” said Gates Fire Chief, Gary Swanson. “And the fact that those operations lasted as long as they did, with as many workers as were involved, and many who are volunteers, show the high level of 16
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dedication that these rescuersDrowning, cont’d from Page 1 Our thanks to the have in helping people. As the host agency brave men and women who choose to serve for this incident they have our heartfelt their communities. thanks and gratitude for their efforts.” Our prayers and thoughts for our neighbors “The average person in our communi- who are suffering the loss of loved ones. ties has no idea of the danger presented by The following is the list of agencies that the river. We are exposed to it every day, participated in the search including those and we make the tragic mistake of assuming that provided support personnel: there is no danger. People using the North Gates Fire Department Santiam for recreational purposes simply Lyons Ambulance cannot ignore using proper safety practices. Linn County Sheriff’s Office As a fire chief I have been involved 8 res- Marion County Sheriff’s Office cue operations that resulted in drowning Benton County Sheriff’s Office along this waterway. One is too many,” said Lane County Sheriff’s Office Swanson. “At a minimum any person rec- Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reating on the Santiam should be wearing a Jefferson Fire Water Rescue Team life preserver.” Scio Fire Water Rescue Team Although major search operations have Salem Fire Water Rescue been suspended for the time being the vol- Albany Fire Water Rescue unteers of Gates Fire Department and the Sweet Home Fire Department Linn County Sheriff’s Office have not given Newburg Fire Department up and deputies and other search teams will NORSAR K-9 Team be checking the river periodically. Further Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit search operations that include divers and Gates Community Emergency Response swift water teams will resume when water Marion County Sheriff’s Crisis Chaplain levels recede. The spring snowmelt makes Oregon State Police the water significantly colder and the water REACH 8 Air Ambulance levels high, swift and very dangerous even Oregon Army National Guard for the strongest swimmer. City of Gates