The Canyon Weekly June 18, 2014
Volume 5, Issue 25
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
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Mill City gears up for “4th with the Family” Celebration! New events planned for the July 4th weekend, along with the tried and true family fun
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Upward Bound seeks to purchase former Gates Elementary School
Thirty three members of the graduating class of 2014 walked into the journey of adulthood Friday evening at Santiam Jr/Sr High Gym. The evening was highlighted by a video of snapshots of the graduates in different stages of their lives. Teachers Bob Zauner and Jason Saari both gave their sage advice and inspiration freely to the listening students, one last time. Many local scholarships were awarded that night, with a large percentage of the grads
seeking post high school education. Class president Sirafima Frolov announced the graduates as Superintendent Todd Miller and School Board Chair Richard Moore handed out the diplomas. At the end of the evening the joyous new Santiam Alumnus threw their hats into the air to the cheers of crowd. Shortly after receiving their congratulations, they were off for the traditional senior skip party to the Oregon Coast.
The following letter from SCSD Superintendent Todd Miller outlines the plan: Dear Santiam Canyon Residents, I am pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative deal on the sale of the former Gates School property. This is wonderful news for the school district and the community. The tentative deal is with the wellregarded local non-profit of Upward Bound. Upward Bound has big plans to reclaim this wonderful property to provide year round recreational and educational programs for persons with developmental disabilities, More information about Upward Bound and the future campus plans
can be found at their website, http:// upwardboundcamp.org or by contacting them at 503-897-2447. Upward Bound has a thirty-five year history of providing quality accredited programs. The Gates School property has been closed down for two years and it was vital to get someone in there soon. We could not have found a better partner. We are excited to see what Upward Bound has in store for the property and for possible services they could offer. After several months of negotiations, agreements were made that preserved the best interests of both the school district (cont’d on page 2)
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Local matron explains why Mill City needs a skate park
Joanne Hebing of Mill City is a mother and a grandmother an active proponent of developing a skate park in Mill City. Each week, Mrs. Hebing has been submitting reasons why she believes a skate park would be a good thing for any community. The Mill City Skate Park Committee meets at least each month which are announced on their Facebook page: Mill City Skate Park Project: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/59714118193/ Skate parks can displace other less desirable activities in an area. Skaters love skateboarding. That’s what they’re into. For the dedicated skater, any activity that disrupts their time skateboarding is going
to be a problem...and few obstacles will prevent the skater from pursuing it. When skateparks are built in places where there are existing problems--criminal activity, vandalism, and so on--the skaters will serve to displace those people who prefer a remote, secluded environment. The skatepark can be an attraction for family outings. It is increasingly common to see families skating together. Often, a mother or father who skated in their youth has their interest rekindled when their children get into it. It’s a great way for a family to spend time together, without requiring a lot of planning, expense, or preparation.
Super: Historic murals at Gates Elem.will be moved to Mill City
(cont’d from page 1) and Upward Bound.
The property has been a liability to the school district, with high maintenance costs and little or no use. Over time, without an occupant, the property would have deteriorated more and become less desirable for possible buyers and for Gates community members. We also saw a wonderful opportunity to add a great community resource and partner. Upward Bound has agreed to allow us to keep our school buses housed on the site for the next few years and continue to work with other local non-profits or other groups as a community partner. They are civic-minded and a great asset to our community. In the coming weeks, we will be moving the last of our items from the Gates property into Mill City. The historic murals in the halls of Gates Elementary School will also be carefully moved to Mill City and put back up at Santiam Elementary
School. Lots of work needs to be done and a work party is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25 and Thursday, June 26. If interested, please contact the district office at 503-897-2321 for details. We welcome all help! Originally, the idea of selling the historic property was difficult to think about without some nostalgic remorse, but I have come to see that this is the best move for this property, our school district and the community. I am thrilled to see the property come back to life again and continue to offer great memories to all those who get the opportunity to enjoy it. As the remaining paperwork is completed and plans are made, a new era is beginning in our area as opportunities are formed. I am thrilled to help make this happen and see their efforts succeed. So, please join me in welcoming our new community organization, Upward Bound, as they begin a new chapter in the work they do.
Community Chorus seeks new director
May Tigers of the Month
Group offers monthly stipend for talented organizer The Santiam Canyon Community Chorus, based in Mill City, is looking for a director to begin after July 1, 2014. The Chorus is presently comprised of 11 women and 10 men, all experienced singers and has been in existence for 10 years. The group performs throughout the Santiam Canyon and the Willamette Valley and rehearses September through June each year. The Chorus Director is responsible for guiding the selection of music, coordinating performance details, directing one rehearsal and one sectional a week
and working with the Chorus Council. The director and chorus have the support of Santiam Hearts to Arts, a 501c3 non-profit organization, which is offering the individual who will be contracted as the chorus director a small stipend of $350 a month for a probationary period of 6 months, renewable at $500 a month thereafter. Interested applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest describing their musical experience (including any directorial experience) to Sheila Hoover, Santiam Hearts to Arts
President, at Sheila. hoover@heartstoarts. org. The position will be open until filled; applicants are encouraged to submit materials immediately
American Legion begins annual flag sale and fundraiser
Congratulations to Santiam Elementary School’s last Tigers of the 2013-14 school year (not in order): Payte Hansen, Kylee O’Brien, Lindsay Briley, Aliyah Swinford, Joseph Pedro, Tita Ceballos, Natalie Noggle, Sarah Hildebrandt, Aolani Gouviea, Katelynn Kindred, Benjamin Crall, Sarah Adams.
each and can be purchased at the Gates Post 503-897-4088. Annual dues are just $15. Office (503-897-2966) and the Lyons Public Library (503-859-2366). Flags can also be purchased during the July 4th Mill City Pa- The Mill City Volunteer Fire Department rade; a booth will be centrally located along wants to remind everyone that June 15th was The Mill City-Gates American Legion Aux- the parade route. the last day of backyard burning. Burning is iliary Unit 159 are selling high quality, allnow prohibited. weather 3x5 American flags. Flag proceeds go to the auxiliary and will help us support and advocate for veterans, active military and their families, and also support the initiatives and programs of the American Legion. A reminder to members of the North SanThe high quality nylon flags have brilliant tiam Historical Society that the 2014 Garden The ladies raffle basket for this year’s Youth color, are lightweight, quick drying, and fly Tour debuts the River Garden Tour this Sat- Benefit Golf Tournament is now on display with the slightest breeze, as well as are du- urday, June 21. All members and their guests at US Bank in Mill City, said event organizrable and resists stretching. They have em- are welcome. Please meet at 10am at the ers. The ladies basket is filled with goodies broidered stars and have sewn stripes with Canyon Life Museum, 129 NE wall St Mill from the bottom up. Although the men’s raffle basket is not on display, it’s contents also double-stitched seams. The outside edges City and bring a box lunch. have 4 rows of lock Donation for the tour is $15 per contain many goodies & surprises. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5, and can stitching to resist person or $20 per couple. All protearing and have ceeds go to benefit the Canyon be purchased for both baskets at the bank. heavy canvas headLife Museum and the North San- The final drawing will be after the golf tourings with full-sized tiam Historical Society. The sum- nament on Aug. 2, during the meal. “Thank brass grommets. mer plans are for a new garden you for your continued support of this yearly Flags are made in the tour each month. To join the North tournament. The benefits for the youth in our U.S.A. and are $20 Santiam Historical Society call canyon have totaled $133,710 to date.”
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OSU: Early summer is prime time for planting fall and winter gardens By Tiffany Woods at the OSU Extension Office Have you always wanted to harvest vegetables from your garden through the fall and into the winter? With a little extra planning and care, you can enjoy fresh vegetables from your garden most of the year. Early to mid-summer is the time to plant seeds for a fall and winter garden, said Pat Patterson, a winter gardening expert and Master Gardener volunteer with the Oregon State University Extension Service. Many cool-season crops such as broccoli, lettuce, spinach, chard, kale and carrots produce well in the fall and, in mild-winter areas of the Pacific Northwest, hold through the winter if protected. “A good strategy is to plant these vegetables in mid- to late
summer after you harvest spring crops and as space is available,” advised Patterson. “To be successful, you need to plan ahead, choose varieties wisely and give proper care to your plants.” Choose varieties that are suited to fall and winter harvest. Some are designated specifically for fall planting, while others perform well only in the spring. Some good varietal selections for several vegetables appropriate for fall and winter gardens include: Beets: Winterkeeper, Albina Verdura, plant around July 15 Broccoli: Purple Sprouting, White Sprouting Late, Rudolph, plant in June through July Cabbage: Danish Ballhead, Excel, Gloria, Melissa, plant June or July. Carrots: Bolero, Merida, Royal Chantenay, plant around
July 15. Kale: Winter Red, Winterbor, Tuscan, plant in June or wait Beets can be planted in mid-July for a fall or until late July winter garden. Photo by Lynn Ketchum. Lettuce: Winter Density, early June. Oak Leaf, Black Seeded Simp- Swiss chard: Perpetual, Rhuson, Continuity (best under barb, Charlotte, Ruby Red, plant cloche), plant head lettuce to in June through July mid-July and leaf lettuce to Aug. To learn more about how to 10. Black Seeded Simpson may plan and grow a fall and winter be sown in late October and will garden, view the publication Fall usually come up well in the fol- and Winter Vegetable Gardening lowing spring. in the Pacific Northwest. There’s Spinach: Bloomsdale Savoy, information on planting times Tyee, Renegade, Olympia, Hy- and choosing varieties and garbrid 424, Melody, Welder Baker, den locations. It also explains St. Helens (plant in well-drained how to pre-sprout seeds, care for soil), plant first half of August. young plants, prepare for frost, Put in as a transplant in October, and extend the growing season Renegade survived the 2013- with cold frames, cloches, row 14 winter and was harvested in covers and hotbeds.
Santiam 4-H Garden Program Oregon State University Extension Service – Linn County
The Oregon State University Extension Service – Linn County is hosting a free summer garden program for children ages 8 – 11. It is a fun, learning environment that incorporates garden-related games, activities and craft projects. Participants will also make delicious, healthy snacks using produce. Parents will be responsible for transportation. For more information contact Anne O’Rourke, OSU Education Program Assistant, 503-610-3445 or e-mail anne.orourke@oregonstate.edu. Return filled permission form to the elementary office by Monday, June 9th.
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Septic tank: Is danger lurking in your backyard? A preventable tragedy, far from home, hits close to a former resident’s heart
By Karen Widmer Isaiah Orr was a typical seven year old boy. Happy go lucky, precocious and known in the neighborhood to hold a deep spiritual conviction. On June 6 he was playing outside his home in rural southern Arizona, less that 30 feet from his front door, when he disappeared. He had fallen into a septic tank that service his mobile home park. It was covered only with a rotting piece of plywood that had been pushed to the side. Isaiah died that day. His frantic mom found him after an elderly neighbor reported seeing him fall. By the time the rescue crew pulled him out it was essentially too late. This story was brought to our attention by Dan and Khrystyl Best, former residents of Mill City and popular volunteer rangers at Fishermen’s Bend Park. The Bests moved to Arizona last year, and lived nearby Isaiah’s family. Khrystyl is best friends with Isaiah’s mother, Beth, and was holding the little boy’s hand when he died. “It’s such a horrible and preventable tragedy, Dan and I are really trying to get the word out that this is an unknown danger. There are laws out there about septic tanks, but that doesn’t mean that people follow them,” said Khrystyl Best, voicing concern about her friends back home in Mill City. Surprisingly accidents and
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deaths related to falling into septic systems is not all that rare. A quick internet search brings up pages full of people and animals unwittingly taking their last step on earth in their own backyard. These are events that happened in the past 10-15 years in urban, sub-urban and rural settings. Many of the victims have been children as the fluid levels of the septic system are often higher than the child is tall. The tragedies reach across the nation, and every local government has laws concerning safe capping of septic systems. The landowners of Isaiah’s trailer park reported the tank was deemed safe by an inspection in January. Mill City previously was served exclusively by individual septic systems on each property. When the public septic system was installed the regulations stated that all septic systems no longer in use must be crushed and filled in. However it is unclear if individual properties were inspected for compliance. Other canyon communities remain on septic systems only. Homeowners and renters alike are encouraged to thoroughly check their properties for any sign of an old septic that may not be sufficiently protected. One popular way of covering old systems has been a decorative windmill or a garden bed. Take care when moving such things if an old septic is suspect-
Isaiah Orr on June 5, 2014, the day before his tragic accident. His family hopes to bring greater awareness to the potential dangers of ill equipped septic systems by sharing his story.
ed on the property. Older homes and homesteads may have outdated and unused systems hidden under years of plant growth. Signs may include a sagging indentation in the yard or ground that may indicate a slab of wood or eroding concrete
underneath. A heavy steel plate is now covering the site that took Isaiah Orr’s life. His family is actively seeking to move from their rented home, unable to bear living in a place that has brought so much pain.
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FIZZ Boom READ!
Coming Soon!.
Upcoming Lyons Library Summer Blues and Brews at the Elkhorn ValReading schedule: ley Inn with the Rose City Rats on All Special events to be held at either Lyons City Park or City Council Chambers 448 Cedar St Lyons
• July 3, 3pm Come join clown Angel Ocasio for an afternoon of Comedy and Magic Mayhem at Lyons City Park. Bonus Points: Dress Patriotic. • July 10, 3pm Alex Zerbe is the “Professional Zaniac”. Humor and zany ideas will inspire kids to read. Meet at Lyons City Park. Bonus Points: Dress Inside~Out! • July 17, 3pm An afternoon of Crafty Craft Fun! Meet at Lyons City Hall. Bonus Points: Dress like an Astronaut. • July 24, 3pm Magician Tim Alexander presents a Spell Bounding, Magical Good Time! Meet at Lyons City Park. Bonus Points: Dress with your clothes on Backwards • July 31, 3pm Jason Ropp: He’s back with You’re Electric! and his handmade puppets , along with his humor, will delight all. Meet at Lyons City Park. Bonus Points: Dress Mix-match. • Aug. 7, 3pm Reptile Man! Rich Ritchey engages audiences with reptiles and a hair-raising good time with snakes,lizards, turtles and more! Meet at Lyons City Park. Bonus Points: Dress like an Alien or Robot. • Aug. 14, 3pm Summer Reading Program (SRP) finale: Party and Laboratory Room at Lyon City Hall Council Chambers and Lyons City Park. Wear Your PJ’s for this Special day for all who completed the program by reading (or being read to) 10 hours or more!
June 28, 1-6pm at 33016 North Fork Rd., Lyons. Presented by the North Santiam Chamber of Commerce. Tickets on sale at US Bank, Mill City, are $20 and includes one complimentary drink from Gilgamesh Brewery. 21 and over only. Info: 503-897-5000.
Crafts, collectibles and treasures galore. Lunch available; hamburgers, cheeseburgers, potato salad, desserts, coffee and punch. Tables and tail-gating available. Free admission, free parking. For more info call 503Mill City 4th of July Festivities July 3-5. 859-2161. Quite possibly the Best Small town 4th 10 am Detroit Lake Recreation Area BusiOf July Celebration West of the Missis- ness Association Meeting at Detroit City sippi! See page 5 for details. Hall. The primary purpose of DLRABA is to Old Timey Picnic at the Old School stimulate, promote, encourage and Community and Youth Center in Medevelop economic health, tourism and vitality hama. Save The Date! On Friday, July 4, of the greater Detroit Lake area. OSCYC will be throwing an Old Timey Picnic and Open House from 12-4pm. Tuesday, June 24 There will be games, food, music and 9am to 12pm. All Kids ages 4 years through more. Info: Ron Adams at 503-859-2477. entering 6th grade are invited to attend AgenFireworks Over the Lake in Detroit. July cy D3 Vacation Bible School at the Mill City Baptist Church. Participants are guided 5, 2014. Info: detroitlakeoregon.org. through an investigatory journey “to learn the truth about Jesus, to Discover Decide, Defend.” Music making, crafts and map reading Thursday, June 19 3pm Lyons Public Library Summer Read- and praise are all planned parts of the mission. Dates are June 24-28, Snacks provided. And ing program: Fizz! Boom! Read! Come dabble in Experiments at Lyons City Park. this event is FREE! Mill City Baptist Church, 448 Cedar St. Info: 503-859-2366 or lyon- 815 Santiam Blvd (HIghway 22) Mill City, Oregon. spl@ccrls.org or www.lyons.plinkit.org
Events this Week
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Saturday, June 21
Wednesday, June 25
Volunteer work party to help move histor9am-3pm Farmers Market/Craft Fair ic murals and school equipment from Gates at 250 N.W. Santiam Blvd in Mill City. Elementary to their new location at Santiam Vendor set up time 7 am -9 am. $10 booth Elementary. Time TBA. Please contact the space. For more Information call Cindy at district office at 503-897-2321 for details. We 503-798-0070 or e-mail cindymudrick@ welcome all help! gmail.com. 9am-3pm Santiam Valley Grange Flea Thursday, June 26 Market at 1140 E 5th Street, Lyons. Volunteer work party to help move historic
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murals and school equipment from Gates Elementary to their new location at Santiam Elementary. Time TBA. Please contact the district office at 503-897-2321 for details. We welcome all help! 3pm Lyons Public Library Summer Reading program: Mad Science: Spin! Pop! Boom! Crazy Science! Meet at Lyons City Hall 448 Cedar St. Info: 503-859-2366 or lyonspl@ccrls. org or www.lyons.plinkit.org Bonus Points: Dress like a scientist or doctor.
Weekly Events
Lyons Library is located at 279 8th St. Hours: Tue/Thu 1pm-6:30pm, Sat: 10am-3:30pm, SunMon-Fri: Closed. Info: 503-859-2366 Mill City Library is located at 250 SW 2nd Ave. Hours: 10-12/1:30-3:30pm on Tues-Fri. Sat 10-12. Closed Sun & Mon. Info: 503-897-4143. North Santiam Watershed Council meetings are held at the Stayton Community Center at 400 West Virginia Street on the 2nd Thursday of every month except July/August at 7pm. 503930-8202 or www.northsantiam.org. Join the Canyon Gleaners. Learn more about how low-income families can participate in a local food sharing/gathering program. For more info call 503-897-4031.
Mondays
Gates Community Church of Christ
503-897-2716 251 SW 3rd St, Mill City
Mill City
Christian Church “..reaching the canyon www.millcitychristianfor Christ.” Mike Stair, Minister
Worship Service 10 AM 40070 Gates School Rd (503)897-3210
church.org
Sunday Worship 10 am
6:30-8:30pm Youth Group at Mill City school. Baptist Church 7th grade to 24 years. 815 6pm NW Santiam Blvd. Sunday. Bible 7pm Santiam Canyon Community Cho- Study rus rehearses at the Canyon Arts Center at on Hwy 22. Joanne Hebing 503-859Living Water Church of God, Sorbin St. 3426. Gates. Tuesdays 7-9pm Bingo with the Idanha Detroit 10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Bible Fire Dept, every other Thursday at the Fellowship, Lyons 910-4918 Detroit City Hall meeting room. 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian. Meals Fridays on Wheels. Ruth:503-897-2204. $3.50 1pm Canyon Senior Center Pinochle donation recommended. 844 S First St. Mill City 503 897-4176. 7:30pm Santiam Al-Anon, Mt. View Church, Aumsville. Newcomers welcome. Saturdays
Wednesdays 7pm Mill City Baptist Saturday Night 7pm AA Meeting at Gates Worship Service Non denominational. Community Church of Christ 815 Santiam Blvd., Mill City 503-2777:30pm AA Meeting at 3586. Idanha City Hall. Thursdays
Sundays
10am-3pm North Santiam 4-6pm Youth Group at Mehama ComQuilters, Gates Church, all munity Church 11336 Morris St. Grades levels! 503-897-2102. 6-12; games, music and bible studies. 12pm Meals on Wheels, Se- Info:503-859-2849 or Facebook. nior Meals. Fellowship Hall, 6:30pm Youth Group Mill City Baptist MC Presbyterian Church. Church. ages 6-12. 815 NW Santiam Ruth: 503-897-2204 Blvd. 12-4:30pm Food DistribuStop by Kayak the Santiam with tion Day at Canyon Gleaners eNRG at the old bank building and in Mill City. 5:30-8pm Youth Night Ages say "hi" to Ducky or Tim. Come 10-18 Mill City Christian talk with us about our current Church. Kids MUST be specials. Or call Tim picked up by 8:15. Free. Not @503-569-1229 held on weeks with Friday
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Linn County Sheriff’s Office Police Log for June 8 - June 13
Date: 06/08/14 Time: 2:13 DISTB-NOISE BLOWOUT RD SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND Caller said they are camping about 1-1 1/2 past location on the side of the road. She said where there is a cluster of boulders. Walk towards the boulders. Date: 06/08/14 Time: 14:13 PROP-FOUND BLOWOUT RD Linn County HOOVER CAMPGROUND camp host found a backpack left at a campsite.backpack has wallet and clothes inside 411 checked for listing - no listing (rdh) Date: 06/08/14 Time: 16:55 BURGLARY REPORT CHURCH ST Idanha Caller reporting 2 bags of coats and coveralls taken out of shop at listed location. Caller available for phone contact. Date: 06/09/14 Time: 0:00 WELF CHECK NORTH MCCULLY MOUNTA Male drives a double cab gold ford pu. Caller’s husband is a diabetic and is in the area checking on some Christmas Tree Farms that they own. Date: 06/09/14 Time: 8:09 CRIM MISCHIEF CHERRY ST Mill CityPr said that her vehicle window was broken. She said it looks like someone shot it Date: 06/09/14 Time: 13:09
Description: WELF CHECK SWEET BRIER RV PARK PR would like a welfare check on her grandson. He is at this location with his mother. Pr said there is verbal abuse, poor living conditions, and the child Date: 06/09/14 Time: 19:48 VEH-STOLEN HWY 226 Linn County caller advises that his girlfriend has his truck he is very hostile and angry caller does not want his girlfriend to get in trouble. Date: 06/09/14 Time: 23:08 DISTB-DOMESTIC BIRCH ST Lyons Just left residence, caller advises he is drunk, he is going to the store and will be back any minute. Date: 06/10/14 Time: 5:53 MENTAL-OTHER KINGWOOD AV Mill City Lady has been screaming and pounding on doors since 0500 she has a warrant Date: 06/10/14 Time: 9:40 ASSAULT REPORT 1ST AV Mill City SANTIAM MEDICAL CLINIC A person showed up to the clinic and says she was assaulted Date: 06/11/14 Time: 16:43 JUV-COMPLAINT KINGWOOD AV Mill City Caller reporting there are multiple juveniles that are breaking into #5 and taking her cats and giving
them away to other people. Date: 06/11/14 Time: 20:27 DOG COMPLAINT caller states that there was a small blk and white dog running loose in the area. It is possibly a shih tsu or a terrier. Date: 06/12/14 Time: 3:21 DISTB-DOMESTIC KINGWOOD AV Linn County male threw female out of the bed. she states that her arms are bruised Male has been taking chemo treatments and is acting up. Date: 06/12/14 Time: 6:06 SUSP-PERSON 3RD AV Mill City Caller reporting there is a male scoping out his neighbors truck. Male left EB on Main st. about 5min ago. Date: 06/12/14 Time: 14:14 5TH AV Mill City advising of a vehicle that speeds through the neighborhood. This happens a lot and caller would like some extra patrol in the area. Date: 06/12/14 Time: 19:26 THEFT-RPT 4TH AV Mill City Caller states that someone took a lawn mower, an antique table and chair set, antique pedestal and various other items. Date: 06/13/14 Time: 18:13 THEFT-RPT NEAL PARK RD Linn County JOHN NEAL PARK BOAT RAMP PR says that someone cut the lock on a money box. There is $200 miss-
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ing and a note book. PR says that he will be at the park until a deputy gets Date: 06/13/14 Time: 19:17 EXTRA PATROL EVERGREEN ST Mill City SANTIAM JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL Narrative PR says that Graduation starts at 2000 and goes no later then 2130. PR would just extra patrol because last year they had a veh broken into. Description: DISTB-OTHER 100 Block KINGWOOD AV Mill City male subj on scene, high on Meth callers father-inlaw is on scene, is outside and male subj is his son...... Date: 06/14/14 : FIREWORKS COMPL WEST MCCULLY MTMOUNTAIN PR says that a veh drove pass his house lighting off fireworks from their veh into the trees. PR did not see the veh sunknown any info about the veh or the driver. Date: 06/14/14 Time: 23:19 Description: SUSP-VEHICLE 38200 Block SANTIAM HWY Linn County MP61 HWY 22 Narrative No one around veh Date: 06/15/14 Time: 0:12 Description: EXTRA PATROL 700 Block 5TH ST Lyons MARI LINN SCHOOL out on foot Date: 06/15/14 Time: 0:31 SUSP-VEHICLEU 1100 Block 5TH ST Lyons out with 2 vehs
Local Business Directory Autobody & Paint
•Canyon Auto Rebody 21916 Ferry Rd. SE, Mehama 503-859-3247 www.canyonautorebody.com
Auto Repair
•Mike’s Auto Repair and Diesel: Small engines & motorcycles at 27860 N. Hwy 22, Mill City. 503 897-6061
Antiques/Resale
•Odds and Ends Antiques and Collectables at 11227 Grove St., S.E. Mehama 503-859-2688 •Lyons Timbertown Resale: Home accessories, gifts, more. 1313 Main St. Lyons. 503-859-4054; 503-983-5277 Facebook
Business Development
•GROW EDC: Free & confidential business & non-profit consulting. Info@ growsantiam.org 503-871-5188
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 Facebook
Firearm Instruction
•Old West Enforcement Professionals NRA#1787-91947 BCI# 1102466 www.oldwestprosconcealandcarry.com 503-580-9397
Firewood
•Camp Firewood at Hardwood Components at 20573 Hwy 22 in Mehama 503-859-2144
Health and Wellness
•Chiropractic Physicians Clinic and Wellness Center 11247 Grove St., Mehama 503-859-2181 •Mill City Dental 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
City www.millcitymarketplace.com 503-897-2006 Facebook
Landscaping
•Siegmund Landscape, Excavation and Supply 503-769-6291
Lodging
•Curt’s Place Rental Suite in Gates www.curtsplace.net 503-897-6126 •Oak Park Motel 112 E. Central St. Gates, Affordable pricing and clean rooms. 503-897-3420 www.oak-parkmotel.com •Adventure Vacation Homes 528 N.E. Santiam Blvd, 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
•Giovanni’s Mountain Pizza 146 N.W. Santiam Blvd., Mill City 503-897-2614 •J and S Deli & Pub 100 SE Juniper St., Mill City (503) 897-2997 facebook •Mountain Edge Cafe 320 N.W. Santiam Blvd., Mill City 503-897-2741 •Poppa Al’s Famous Hamburgers 198 N.E. Santiam Blvd. Mill City (503)897-2223 •Rosie’s Mountain Coffee House 647 N.E. Santiam Blvd., Mill City 503-8972378 www.rosiesscones.com Facebook •Sierra Restaurant and Market 302 N. Santiam Hwy, Gates 503-897-2210
Restaurants: Lyons/Mehama •Trexler Farms 20146 Ferry Rd. SE, Mehama 503-859-4488 www.trexlerfarm.com Facebook
Restaurants: Detroit/Idanha
Mole and Gopher Removal
•Korner Post Restaurant 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 (at Marion Forks) 503-854-3669 Facebook
Outdoor Excursions
•Santiam RV Service 503-394-2348
Marinas
•Detroit Lake Marina 115 Breitenbush Road, Detroit 503-854-3423 www.detroitlakemarina.com •Kane’s Marina 530 Clester Rd., Detroit 503-854-3362 Facebook •LandCare: Learn more at www.land-care.com 503-897-5200 •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
RV Repair
Signs & Graphics
•White Water Signs and Graphics 503804-3613 www.whitewatersigns.com
Security
•Independent Security Solutions Business and Residential CCB#202956 503-580-3299 or Facebook
Sporting Goods/Liquor Store
Painting
•Santiam Sports Center 250 NW 9th Ave. Mill City ( 503) 897-2881
Pets and Animal Care
•Mehama True Value 11267 Grove St. Mehama 503-859-2257 ww3.truevalue. com/mehamatruevalue
•Leading Edge Painting, Interior & exterior painting, staining, woodworking. 503-539-3744 benszym@hotmail.com
Golf Courses
•Ark Animal Care Veterinary Services arkanimalcare@wavecable.com 503897-6004 Facebook
Groceries
•Gregory J. Johanson, M .Div, Ph.D., NCC Director, Grace Counselling Center. 503897-4830 greg@gregjohanson.net
•Lyons Heating & Cooling CCB#159527 503-859-2325 www.lyonsheating.net
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•Elkhorn Valley Golf Course 32295 North Fork Rd SE, Lyons (503) 897-3368 www.elkhorngolf.com
Psychotherapy
•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 Place 829 1st Ave. Mill
Real Estate
•Green Mountain Real Estate 280 NE Santiam Blvd, Mill City www.GreenMtRealEstate.com 503-897-4500
Restaurants: Mill City/Gates
Supplies
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
Weddings
•Weddings Your Way: All seasons, indoors or out, all denominations. Colleen Samuel 503-897-3357. 11
ODFW Weekly Recreation Report: N. Santiam River
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Officals: The bag limit on trout has increased to five adipose fin-clipped fish in the Santiam River basin, and there is no restriction on the size of fish kept. Flows have hardly changed at all since last week at the Mehama gague. Fish can be found throughout the river, but are more concentrated in the lower sections, where new summer steelhead and spring Chinook are staging. Counts at Willamette Falls as of June 10 show over 23,000 spring Chinook and about 10,000 summer steelhead have entered the upper basin. Of those, about 3,000 spring Chinook and 1,300 summer steelhead have made it above Stayton on the North Santiam through June 14. Warming water temperatures should make fish more active. When the ‘bite’ is on, bobbers and jigs are the preferred angling method with spoons, spinners and egg clusters also being effective. Currently the entire river
below the Minto Fish Facility is open to salmon and steelhead fishing. River levels best for fishing are below 3,000 cfs at the Mehama gauge (currently the gauge is around 2040.) CAUTION: The section between Shelburn and Green’s Bridge remains hazardous for boaters because of downed trees and multiple side channels. Better bets are the floats below Green’s Bridge and above Stayton. UPDATE: The new boat slide at Upper Bennett Dam will be closed starting June 20 in order to perform routine maintenance on the dam. It is scheduled to re-open around Labor Day. Boaters can use the boat slide at Lower Bennett dam on the north channel around Green Island in order to reach the Stayton boat ramp.
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Christ Child Academy recently had a cap and gown Graduation ceremony with a slide show presentation of their monthly field trips & parties. The preschoolers performed their bible memory verses, A to Z in sign language, sang two songs and were recognized for their achievements by Teacher Whende Thomas. Pictured left to right: Bella Courtad, Kayleigh Storey, Rhiannon Pack, Manny Bias, Haddy Beattie, Jrayden Hansbery. Not pictured: Ace Aerni and Macy Willett.
Sheriff’s Office - don’t get taken: scammers now using threat of police fine to get cash
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resident to make them aware of a pending fine. The official then makes arrangements to make payment of the fine onto a Green Dot prepaid credit card. What can you do? 1. Be suspicious of callers who demand immediate payment for any reason. 2. Never give out personal information to anyone who emails or calls you unsolicited. 3. Never wire money, provide debit or credit card numbers or Green Dot Money-Pak card numbers to someone you do not know. 4. Utility companies and government agencies will not contact you demanding immediate payment by MoneyPak. 5. Remember that anyone who has the number on a Green Dot Money-Pak card has access to the funds on the card. 6. Report any suspicious calls to your local law enforcement agency. The Sheriff’s Office wants you to know that education and awareness are our best tools to combat these types of crimes. Please protect yourself from being scammed. For additional information on scams and how to combat them you may go to http://www.doj.state.or.us/consumer/pages/scam_alert.aspx