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Serving the communities of Lyons, Mehama, Elkhorn, Mill City, Gates, Niagra, Detroit, Breitenbush, Idanha and Marion Forks

Join us in our annual canyon-wide garage sale weekend!

Organized by the people who live here, these events bring out the bargaining spirit of sellers and a national draw from buyers. Join the fun and pick up your free map of the lower canyon garage sale sites at local city halls.

Saturday, August 20 8am-4pm Cascade Foothills Saturday Faire

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Summer Sun Sale

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Lyons mural gets a facelift

Varnish damage inspires local artist to restore her creation

Left: vendors had a wide variety of handcrafted goods. Right: Scott Johnson returned this year to entertain the vendors and shoppers with his mix of original and cover music. More photos inside, see page 7.

Local artist Denise Sanders recently took down her original art mural from 13th and Main St. in Lyons to remove brown caulking that had run down the image and to restore the underlying paint. Commissioned in 2007 at the request of Dave DeLapp, the mural focused on the beauty and recreation of the North Santiam while including local logging industry icons. It was then hung at Timbertown Resale and faces visitors headed to John Neal Park. Shortly after its hanging,

brown caulking ran down the surface. In restoration efforts, removing the caulking also removed some paint and most of the varnish. “Without varnish, oil paint quickly oxidizes and absorbs contaminates. Leaving the dark brown caulking on the mural was not an option,” said Sanders. “It was real ugly.” Sanders expects to complete the painting part of the restoration by the end of August and start the varnish part of the project in September. She will finish with the (cont’d on page 2)

Local businessman hosts international renewable energy gathering

Eighteen visiting diplomats and delegates from fifteen Central and South American countries including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and

Venezuela gathered last Wednesday at the home of local businessman and city parks commissioner Thorin Thacker on Spring St. in Mill City. They were in the United States for a nation wide renewable energy tour, focus-

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Financing, regulations prove fatal for local streaming radio

Citing lack of funding and public support, KENC radio, our online local live streaming news and music station, spearheaded by musician, community organizer and philanthropist Ken Cartwright will officially “pull the plug.” “I chose to start KENC because I saw a need in the area for a community radio station that delivered relevant news and community information that wasn’t being given,” states Cartwright. “It took a lot of marketing to get an audience. With the support of my wife, friends and others of a like mind, people began to tune us in. We began by covering city council meetings, doing interviews with people that had no voice but had something to say, championing business and community growth, traffic and weather reports that were relevant to us. We reported in depth on local politicians that were on personal missions that weren’t in the best interest of the majority of the community. It

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Lyons city mural restoration: “It has been a lot of work, but it’s coming along nicely. I really do hope that the people that see the mural enjoy it,” said Sanders. final varnish coat next July. “When the mural was first hung I fully expected it to be 5 years before I had to re-varnish it. It had deteriorated to the point that I was not sure it was worth saving, but I couldn’t just let it go any further,” said Sanders. “It has been a lot of work, but it’s coming along nicely. I really do hope that the people that see the mural enjoy it.”

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City divided over Idanha Post Office closure

As part of a national restructuring, the U. S. Postal Service is considering closing the Idanha Post Office sometime next year. It’s among one of 3,700 small branches being considered for consolidation or closure. The only employee and current postmaster is Teresa Madsen of Idahna who has held the position since 1998. Residents are divided over the closure; some are fighting to keep the last “community center”, but at least one resident feels that this is just part of how technology and the economy is changing the canyon. “We’re three miles from the Detroit Post Office,” said an anonymous resi-

dent. “Everybody uses e-mail and you can buy stamps at the grocery store. And there’s too much waste - the government needs to tighten up their belts.” Recently, closure protestors have gone door-to-door handing out letters for residents to send to state politicians and the USPS District Manager Kim Anderson. The letter to Anderson cites current postal regulations against closing post office locations based on lack of income (a law that was enacted to provide equal postal service to all communities.) Other letters indicate “We will lose our community identity and the consolidation would have a dramatic impact on our community’s economy.”

Public meetings for Detroit shoreline restoration project continues to draw crowds Maps of project available online Aug 26

In the ongoing project to restore and enhance the northeast shoreline of Detroit Lake, the battle between local resident’s privacy and promoting tourism and the area economy continue to clash heads. Several public meetings have been held over the project plans to add camping and trail systems from Kane’s Marina to Detroit Flats and Piety Island. Those plans lie directly in front of shoreline properties that residents appreciate for privacy. Designers have modified the trail and camping plans to ease concerns

and a suite of revised design schemes was presented to residents August 13 for more public input. Representatives from Detroit Ranger District said that a complete draft design with goals and objectives will be online close to August 26. It will include a comment form download and will be open two weeks for additional public input. “This is still a work in progress,” said Jennifer O’Leary, public relations for the district.

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The Mill City Gates Recreation Association requests applications for the 2011-12 youth sports season. Scholarships available; MCGRA emphasizes that no child will be turned away. Family discounts, too. Soccer, volleyball and flag football are $40/player; tackle football $70/player. Applications at Mill City City Hall. MCGRA is also looking for volunteer coaches and referees. Info: 503-8547009 (leave message). MCGRA meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:30pm at Scout Cabin on Remine Rd. in Mill City. Next meeting is August 11.

Northwest. The event features tractor, truck, ATV and horse pulling competitions, monster trucks, a fun run, parade, entertainment tent, Kid Zone, live music, and commercial and food vendors. This year, monster truck sponsors include local companies like Siegmund Excavation. For event times, visit: www.sublimityharvestfest.com/schedule.php. Presale tickets for Fri/Sat shows available at Wilco Farm Stores and Wholesale Sports August 16. Guests who bring two cans of food will receive $2 off their Sunday general admission ticket. Info:www.sublimityharvestfest.org or Festival Grounds at 503.769.3579.

Discounted tuition plans for multistudent families at Regis High School

Free booth space for Enrollment at Regis High School is up non-profits at Sublim- nearly 40 percent in two years’ time and representatives think it might be ity Harvest Festival school due to discounted tuition plan for famiEvent coordinators dedicate Cause Day on September 11

After 39 years and over 20,000 annual guests, the local festival known for tractor pulls, truck pulls and monster truck madness has dedicated September 11 as Cause Day with a non-profit row that’s free for any qualifying organization to join. “This year, the Festival membership felt it was important to recognize various social causes, be it cancer awareness or striking out hunger,” explained Festival President BJ Tuttle. “Our members tend to be deeply involved in different causes and we thought this would provide an opportunity for them to share their interests.” A booth space in non-profit row is free with proof of valid non-profit registration. Applicants must be approved by the Sublimity Harvest Festival; space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. To sign up, contact vendor coordinator Haley Hamilton at 503.979.0092 or shfsecretary@wvi.com. The three-day Festival (Sept. 9th-11th) attracts people from all over the Pacific 4

lies with multiple children. The recent consolidation of St. Mary Catholic School’s K-8th grade and Regis’s 9th-12th grade systems has provided the inspiration to offer families a discounted tuition plan. The Catholic educational community that is open and accessible to any student who is looking for values-based education. The new tuition plan is effective the 2011-2012 school year. The model is a graduated discount for siblings who are concurrently enrolled at either St. Mary or Regis schools: 1st child, full price 2nd child, 75% of the full price 3rd child, 25% of the full price 4th child, free In addition to new students this year, the Regis school facility will sport a new facelift. “Thanks to the generosity of our volunteers and amazing maintenance personnel, we will have a bright, welcoming new office—another example of the abundant community support that is a part of Regis’s legacy,” says Gilles. To learn more, visit www.regishighschool.net or call 503.769.2159.

Salem man wins Relay for Life meat box from Gene’s Meat Market

Salem resident Bruce Sharp rarely wins anything, but this time he won a $204 meat package from Gene’s Meat Market at last July’s Relay for Life events. Sharp picked up his winning box August 13 - and braved the state highway while his teenage son made his first long-distance drive from Salem to Gene’s Meat Market in Mehama. “The longest he’s ever driven was a few miles to Blockbuster and back,” said Sharp, of his sixteen year old son Brennen Hanni. Sharp was, of course, kissing the parking lot of Gene’s upon their arrival. He was also kissing the box of fresh pork, beef and bacon that owner Steve Geisy put together for him. “I like the double wrap that Steve does,” said Sharp. “And he did a great job butchering my last cow. He’s very timely.”

September completion: North Fork slide area

The known trouble spot on North Fork Road near Lyons should be completed around the first week of September, said Marion Co. Public Works inspector Ken Crossley. They excavated 35,000 cubic yards of debris that came off the mountain during last spring’s heavy rains - just a year after the road was closed for a complete area renovation. “We’re so lucky that this wall was here,” said Crossley. Three other areas on North Fork Road that pose similar slide risks are next on the project list, thanks to federal funding.

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12, 2011 at the Christian Church in Mill City. We sing from 7-8:30 p.m. every Monday evening. All voices, regardless of experience or quality, are invited to join us in preparation for the holiday season performances, which will include secular and sacred selections. We especially welcome SOPRANO voices to balance the wonderful basses and tenors. Now, isn’t that a switch? Please join us for fellowship and singing. Call Jo Ann at 503-859-3426 if you have any questions. Please join us!

Back to School Fair for Lyons, Stayton school districts

Presented by the Friends of the Family, local North Santiam School District students can get some needed supplies for the coming school season. Exhibits will also include agencies and community groups providing information about family activities and community programs. The fair will be at Stayton Middle School on Saturday, August 20 from 10am-1pm. Free school supplies and clothing give-away (student must be present). Info: Friends of the Family If you sing gospel music, play gospel 503-769-2309. music or just like to listen, come join the Canyon Gospel Sing this Friday, August 19 at the Living Water Church of God in Gates. Music starts at 7pm and we keep going until we’re done! Stay and enjoy refreshments afterwards - and bring Santiam Medical Clinic in Mill City is something to share if you like. Located offering $10 sports physicals for local at 321 Sorbin Street in Gates, right next middle and high school students planto the new fire hall. ning on participating in school sanctioned sports. Walk-in appointments are available Thursdays, September 1st and 8th, 4-6 pm on a first come first serve The 20 voice Santiam Community Cho- basis. Call for more information: 503 rus will be resuming rehearsals on Sept. 897-4100.

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River conditions last week were stable and very good, but the fish bite was unstable and unusual. Wildlife was active up until the day before the full moon, the fish bite was somewhat active: we were catching one or two steelhead per trip along with several large trout. From the full moon on the fish bite has been very soft and infrequent. Moon position is not the only variable. The next culprit that comes to mind is the fish trap project at Minto Dam, just a quarter mile upstream from Packsaddle. Perhaps the steelhead are swimming through the dam and up to the run-out from Big Cliff Reservoir. If that is true, many anglers will be fishing the riffle by the power line crossing upstream from Little Sweden and Niagara. That possibility should be checked out, and we should get a clarification from Fish and Wildlife about that. Some of the dark salmon are dying from the rigors of their migration. Their carcasses provide a major food supply for small fish and critters, especially the buzzards. The bird population around the river has increased dramatically, even with types that do not feed on fish. A little green heron and a hawk flew by last week, along with dozens of kingfishers and other birds. The North Santiam River is one of the cleanest rivers anywhere. Local people along with river users continue to pick up all the debris left by high water and by litterbugs. The teamwork involved with having a clean river is impressive. ~ North Santiam River Trips ~

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Local Events

Thursday, August 18

7-8pm North Santiam School Dist board meeting (Lyons-area schools) 9am-2pm Veterans Outreach Center at the Canyon Senior Center. Benefit help and surplus items. 844 1st Ave Mill City 503-897-4176

Friday, August 19

10-11pm Free Stargazing at Fishermen’s Bend Campground 5 telescopes for close & deep space viewing. Open to the public. Every Friday (weather pending) at Cottonwoods ball field in River Loop. Facebook: Fishermen’s Bend Campground. 1pm Canyon Senior Center Open Pinochle 844 South First St, Mill City 503-897-4176 2-5pm Marian Estates Auxiliary Annual Parking Lot Sale 390 SE Church St. Sublimity, OR 97385 - near the Bistro. 7pm Mill City Moose Lodge Wii Game Night New members/guests welcome.

Saturday, August 20

Santiam Valley Grange Pancake Breakbast Info: 503 859-3445 Dog Daze City-Wide Garage Sale Mill City & Gates Summer Sun Sale: Lyons City-Wide Garage Sale. Look for “The Community Detroit Ranger Station. That Cares” signs around town. 9th Annual Santiam Canyon 9am-3pm Hot Dogs & Hamburgers with School District Hall of Fame the American Legion Post # 159 at the Banquet on November 12, 7pm at Mon-Thurs 5:30a-4p Y in Mill City near the Mill City bridge. REAL Fruit Smoothie Fri 5:30a-5p Soda, water, and chips available too. 16oz $4.00 Sat-Sun 6:30a-5p Stop on by to enjoy a quick bite, an say Hwy 22 & Gates Hill Rd 503.897.6031 “hi” to some of your veterans! 9am-3pm Marian Estates Auxiliary $ Keep cool Annual Parking Lot Sale 390 SE this summer! Dental Church St. Sublimity, OR 97385 - near Includes Any Necessary 210 E. Water St. the Bistro. 3470 Liberty Rd S Digital x-rays & much More! Stayton, OR Salem, OR 97302 10am Detroit Lake Recreation and ($202 value) Drs. Irene Glanville, DMD & 503-769-1212 Plus Freon Business Association meets at Detroit Aaron Stensvad, DMD Expires 8/15/11 Call Today: Fire Hall Monday-Friday Irene Glanville, DMD and 8am-5pm Aaron Stensvad, DMD, 11am-2pm Joseph’s Storehouse of 503-371-2424 are licensed general dentists. Hope Food Bank distribution day at value. Not valid with other offers. and ask for Angie. No cash May apply to family member, too. Mari-Linn School Gymnasium in

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Don’t Forget To Register For School

Gates Elementary - Aug. 16,18: 1-3pm & 4-7pm. Aug. 17: 8-12am & 1-3pm. MC Middle School - Aug. 23, 25 1-3pm & 4-7pm. Aug. 24: 8-12am & 1-3pm. Santiam High School - Week of August 22nd. Letters mailed with specific times. Mari-Linn Kindergarten - Register now, for age 5 by September 1, 2011. Forms at office 7:30am-3:30pm. Info: 503.859.2154. Mari-Linn School & Stayton High School Info not available. Call 503-769-6924. Regis High School - 503-769-2159. Lourdes Charter School - 503-394-3340 Canyon Critters Academy - Registration forms at 100 SE Juniper St (ages 3-5) Oregon Connections Academy - www.connectionsacademy.com or 800-382-6010.

Lyons. 2-3pm Rock Painting: Make your own pet rock or creation with Ranger Dan at Fishermen’s Bend Campground. Family fun, free. Info: Facebook or 503-8972406 7pm 9-ball Tournament at Mill City Moose Lodge $3, payouts for 1-3 place. Info: darryl.jorgensen@gmail.com

Tuesday, August 23

9-11:30am Mill City Municipal Court at Mill City Fire Hall 11am Mill City City Council meeting at MC Middle School Library 6-7pm Lyons City Council meeting at city hall

Wednesday, August 24

6pm Social Graces Group Dog Training Class begins at Scout Cabin, 49003 Remine Rd in Mill City. Six week Obedience and Rally Obedience course for friendly, non-aggressive, vaccinated dogs only, please. Reg. $75, Summer Special price just $60. Info: Linda Grace 503859-3647, SocialGracesDogTraining@ gmail.com.

Weekly Events Mondays

4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12 grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, ect. FREE. Mill City Baptist Church. 5-7:30pm Eagles Lodge Taco Night New members welcome. 897-3100

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Tuesdays

10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Baptist Church 446 Cedar St, Lyons 503910-4918 12pm Senior Meals Fellowship Hall, Mill City Presbyterian Church. Meals on Wheels avail. Ruth:503 897-2204 1pm Eagles Lodge Bingo Open to everyone. Mill City 897-3100 7:30pm Santiam Al-Anon for family and friends of alcoholics, open meeting, Mt. View Church, Aumsville

Wednesdays

4pm-close Wild Wing Wednesday at Marion Fork Restaurant Wings your way (spicy,bbq,or plain) 60 cents each. 503-854-3669 5:30-9:30pm Teen Movie Night Ages 10-18 Mill City Christian Church, Mill City. All kids MUST be picked up at 9:30pm. Free. 503-602-8742 7pm. AA Meeting Santiam Chapel, Lyons. 7:30-8:30pm Idanha AA at City Hall 7pm Wii Bowling Tournament at Mill City Eagles Lodge. Prizes for high scores awarded at the end of each month. New members/guests welcome. 897-3100

Thursdays

grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos Ball. FREE. Mill City Baptist Church. 4pm-close Tex Mex Thursday at Marion Forks Restaurant Mexican cuisine for your enjoyment.$9.99. 503854-3669 6pm Cedars Taco Night, Detroit

Fridays

Free Knife Sharpening Fridays at Gene’s Meat Market from 3pm-6pm (limit 5, please). Located at the flashing yellow light on Hwy 22 in Mehama. 503859-2252. 10am-12pm Kid Zone Fun, crafts and a FREE sack lunch. Mill City Baptist Church. 140 N. 1st. St (503) 536-5414 1pm Canyon Senior Center Open Pinochle 844 South First St, Mill City 503-897-4176 7:30-8:30pm Idanha AA Mtg at City Hall

Saturdays

7pm 9-ball Tournament at Mill City Moose Lodge $3, payouts for 1-3 place. Info: darryl.jorgensen@gmail.com 8pm Saturday Night Movies at Mill City Eagles Lodge. Free. New members/guests welcome. 897-3100

12pm Senior Meals. Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian Church, 897-2204 10am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates Church, all levels! 897-2102 4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12 Pastor Brian Byers 503-897-2716 251 SW 3rd St, Mill City

Mill City

Christian Church www.millcitychristianchurch.org

Sunday School 9am Worship 10am

Gates Community Church of Christ “..reaching the canyon for Christ.”

Mike Stair, Minister Sunday School 9am Worship 10am

40070 Gates School Rd (503)897-3210 gates.community@yahoo.com

Solar panel program helps bring renewable energy to the canyon

(cont’d from front page) and also to learn more

about Thacker’s own involvement in the Oregon solar energy movement. Thacker, who recently joined the World Affairs Council, is a sales manager and site designer for a U.S. company that installs home photo-voltaic solar panels at no up front costs to the consumer. His company offers a unique concept, that helps to lower the consumers over all energy cost, while promoting the growth of renewable energy sources. “I’m really excited by this business design,” said Thacker. “If I can help people lower their energy bills by going solar and not having to purchase the panels themselves...well, that’s pretty cool!” Thacker’s plan may also bring more

jobs in locally - by putting together a team of sales associates, managers, and installers with a potential for more site designers. With help from local sales manager Gerado Martinez, 26 home sites in the canyon have been given the okay and local installations planned to begin within the next month. The international guests were intrigued by the concepts presented, but many found their home countries infra-

structure currently were unable to support this type of power grid. It was reported, however, that all had a great time, dining on a home cooked meal, enjoying the hospitality of Thorin and his wife Alicia, and salsa dancing on the banks of the beautiful North Santiam river. .

The delegation (pictured) is visiting Oregon under the International Visitor Leadership Program — the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional development program that aims to build mutual understanding between the U.S. and other nations. Inset: Thorin Thacker (center seated) and local sales manager Gerado Martinez (behind, left) discuss business and energy modalities.

“How Bout it come on Back?”

Local resident seeks CB, Ham Radio enthusiasts with an appreciative look at 2-way radio history By Brian Byers

It’s hard to believe that there was a time when there was no internet, no cell phones and no face book page - what did people do to connect with one another? Yes! I’m talking about C.B. radio - the amazing 4 watt A.M. or single sideband radio that anyone can purchase and operate without a license. In recent days, tuning into the local 40 C.B. channels have found the radio to be largely silent. Could it be that there are people in the canyon who would love to be able to go to a certain channel knowing that it’s the “Canyon Local Channel”? Just hear them in your imagination: “Is that you, Bob? “Yup, It’s me… I’m just heading down the hill.” “Did you have any snow up at your place this morning?” “Oh yes… 4 inches in my front yard….” In our area, it’s still a good idea to have a radio set on channel 8 or channel 10 if you head up Shepherd’s Lane or many of 12

the other logging roads in the area. Don’t forget to call out your location as you pass the mile markers. The drivers of the logging trucks can know where you are on the road before you both have to gasp for air as you try to miss one another at the last minute. Ha! Don’t ask me how I know about that! I remember my first C.B. and being in awe of the mystery of how far I might be able to talk. It was like magic! To key up the microphone, and call out, “Break for a radio check” “Anyone got a copy” and then wait in silence to see if anyone would reply… “Go ahead break.” Wow… they heard me! I wonder if they are across town or across the United States… Back then, virtually every town had at least one C.B. Rambo on the radio…the guy with the big radio who believed that no matter how obnoxious he was to the professional drivers, that no one would ever find him to knock on his door. How

little they realized how easy it actually is to find them. Sometimes a C.B. would cause a little bit of tension with your neighbors. More than one person has had the surprise of picking up the telephone or listening to the stereo or television only to find that their next door neighbor’s voice is coming through. If any of this sounds interesting to you, I’ve love to meet you! I suspect that there are others too. We’ve got plenty of talent in the canyon and we live in a generous and helpful community of folks. If there were enough interest we could even host a ham radio licensing class to help get your Amateur Radio License. The greatest thing about the venue of radio is not the fancy equipment, nor the distance that you can talk… it is the amazing and wonderful people that you encounter along the way…. people just like you, and thankfully a few who are not just like you too.. Ha! Brian Byers 503-602-8742.