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The Canyon Weekly
August 21, 2014
Volume 5, Issue 34
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Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul. ~John Muir Tucked into a private corner of the Little North Fork of the Santiam there is a summer camp, Upward Bound, that has been introducing alter-abled people to the great outdoors for over 36 years. The camp looks like any typical summer camp with arts and crafts, a swimming hole and fishing, camp tents, fire pits, sing-alongs and a stage for talent shows. The camp counsellors sport nicknames such as Bug, Muskrat and Nurse Stitch, and grinning campers mill about in shorts and summer tans and with stories to share for the rest of the year. What’s different is that most of the space is wheelchair accessible and adaptive sporting equipment is plentiful. In 1978, Laura Pierce and two others founded Upward Bound Camp. Her husband Jerry joined them in 1980, volunteering for the year as a camp cook, motivated to serve by his experience working with war (Continued on page 12) orphans in Vietnam. Pictured left: Jerry and Laura Pierce pose in front of the recently purchased property in Gates that will hold the new UBC Gates Camp-US, offering expanded educational and recreational opportunities .
Positive changes ahead for the view on Highway 22 OSCYC Grand Opening: Notice some BIG changes on the south side of the Highway near the flashing yellow light in Mehama? It’s been a year in the making: the Old School Community & Youth Center (OSCYC) will be celebrating their Grand Opening Saturday, August 30th, 12 noon to 4pm. Festivities include official flag raising, selfguided tour, classic family-friendly games, a lunch of hot dogs or pulled pork sandwiches
that starts at 1pm and plenty of musical presentations. The OSCYC mission is to be “a place for fun, instruction, conversation, and crossgenerational learning opportunities, “ said Colleen Gulstrom. To get there turn south at the Gingerbread House Restaurant on Hwy 22, then east on Emma St. “You’ll see a party going on!” Follow them on Facebook: The Old School Community and Youth Center
Clean up in Mill City near the US Bank: Tom Blaylock of Gates purchased 2 lots on the South side of Hwy 22 just west of the US Bank with the intention of business development. “We took out old sheds, scrub brush, piles of tires and loads and loads of old furniture from that site,” said Blaylock. The plan is for 50 mini storage units to be built and ready to rent out there by this fall. One set back Blaylock found was when planning in Mill City (cont on page 4)
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Dear Editor and FriendsIt is with regret that I am writing this letter to inform our friends in Mill City that we will be looking to move out of Mill City. Since moving here in 2007, we have caught our neighbor teasing my dog, then calling the police about his barking. My truck was ran into while parked in my driveway that was a hit and run. My house was shot up recently as was my wife’s truck. Each time the police was called, but
no arrests were made. We are afraid that next time my wife, her 80 year old mother, and myself may be the next target. We put down roots, my wife has opened a business employing eight residents of Mill City, helping run a non profit for the disabled. I am a registered nurse and we hate to move, but our safety is more important. We want to thank all the nice people and friends we have made. Joe Thurman, Mill City
Free natural healing workshop offered in Gates on August 22
Are you interested in feeling better? Do you want alternatives in healing? “As members of our society we are faced with many choices that seem to be made for us, but when it comes to our health it is up to us to take responsibility and educate ourselves in ways to feel better,” said Marta Barraza of Mcaly Sky Natural Herbal Products “The greatest news is that we all have a choice to take our health into our own hands and discover ways to better ourselves and our community.” Marta invites you to start feeling healthy, happy and better. Join her for a free intro-
ductory workshop of natural healing. Friday, August 22 at 6pm behind the Frontier Restaurant on Hwy 22 in Gates. Plan to learn some basics on alternatives in healing and everyday living. Also learn about some local herbs that can help heal asthma, allergies and more. Info: Marta at 971-239-8913 or email Mcalysky@outlook.com.
The next Young Professionals Meet-Up is on Thurs, Aug 21 from 8 – 9:30am at Trexler Farm. Paula Newman of Figaro’s Pizza will be the guest speaker that day, talking about conflict resolution and clear communication, a very useful technique for business as well as personal relationships. This is a fun and lively group, open to all under-40 entrepreneurs, key employees and civic leaders who live or work in GROW’s territory, from Aumsville/Scio
to Marion Forks. Small Steps, Big Results is set to resume after its summer hiatus on Monday, August 25 from 8 – 10am at Trexler Farm. Anyone in the area who wants to work on their business, non-profit or special project in an inspired environment is invited to join this engaging group of fun and supportive go-getters. A guaranteed cure for entrepreneurial solitude or the Monday morning blues! Both classes are free and brought to you by GROW-EDC.
Two free business workshops scheduled for August at Trexler Farm in Mehama
Back to School Info Fair at Santiam High this Saturday
Santiam Canyon Youth and Families Alliance (SCYFA) hosts the annual back to school fair to share what services and programs are offered in the Santiam Canyon. A free ticket for drawings will be given to everyone upon entry to the fair. Some of the organizations featured at the fair include: SCYFA First Books with a free book to each child; 4-H; Santiam Canyon Parent Teacher Organization with school projects; Girl Scouts; Neighborhood Watch with Gates and Mill City representatives; Mill City-Gates Lions Club; Robo Wolverines-Jr/Sr High - Robotics Club; North Santiam Chamber of Commerce; Linn County Alcohol and Drug with information of Services Available; Switchback Computer Cafe; Family Building Blocks – Keeping Children Safe and Families Together; YoungLife/WyldLife; Mill City Gates Recreation Association with sign-ups for fall sports and a big welcome to Upward Bound. Come see what they have planned for the Gates School property. Saturday, August 23, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Santiam Elementary Commons.
Board Member position available at Lyons Library
The Lyons Library Board has a vacant position to fill, and are seeking persons of interest. The Library Board meets the second Monday of the month, Sept - June, at 7:00pm in the Library. This term ends June 30, 2017. If you are interested in libraries and how they run, send or drop off a letter of interest to the library OR come to the next Library Board meeting on Sept. 8, 2014, to see what is involved.
Lyons Garden Club to host Garden and Quilt Tour Sept 6 The Lyons Garden Club will be hosting
their first annual Garden and Quilt Tour on Saturday, September 6 from 10 am to 4 pm in the Lyons area. Five area gardens will be featured along with a display of quilts from the Canyon Baptist Quilt Group and a plant sale at one of the homes and refreshments at the home of Jerri Snyder (one of the homes on the tour). Tickets will be on sale for $10 per person and it will include a guide map of the fea-
tured gardens. You must present your ticket to the hostess at each home to be verified. Proceeds will be donated to support the Joseph’s Storehouse Food Bank that is held at the Mari-Linn School. Tickets will be available at the following locations: Santiam Chapel Assembly of God, 440 5th St., Lyons, 503-859-2643; Canyon Bible Fellowship, 446 Cedar St., Lyons, 503-859-2627; Mehama Community Church, 11336 Morris St., Mehama, 503-859-2849; Mehama True Value Hardware, 11267 Grove St., Mehama, 503-859-2257. Lyons Garden Club members will also have tickets available or contact Jerri Snyder, coordinator, at 503-859-2896.
End of Summer BBQ at Mill City Christian Church tonight
Mill City Christian Church is having an End of Summer BBQ for all youth age 10 through high school Thursday August 21 from 5:30- 8pm. Come join us for good food and games!
Santiam Hospital Auxiliary Harvest Breakfast on Sept. 7
The annual Santiam Hospital Auxiliary Harvest Breakfast will be held Sunday, September 7 from 7 am to noon at the Sublimity Fire Hall at 115 N. Parker St., Sublimity. All you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, milk and juice. Adults $6; Seniors 60+ $5; Kids 5-10 $4; and Kids 4 and under Free. Proceeds fund the Auxiliary Medical Scholarship Program and purchase items for the hospital. For information contact Char Bartosz at 503-749-2910. In 2013 the Auxiliary awarded 14 medically oriented scholarships for a total of $10,000 to area students. Upcoming plans for a future fundraiser include a Fall Frolic Fashion Show to be held on October 9th at 6:00 pm in Stayton Community Center. Clothing will be by Chico’s and modeled by local ladies. Tickets will be $20 per person and includes a free glass of wine and free ticket for door prize drawings. Appetizers and wine will be served and music will be performed by a muscial group, Sound Waves. Tickets for the fashion show will be sold by Aux-
iliary members and be available at the hospital reception desk and Prudential Real Estate Professionals office. For more information on the fashion show contact Mary Lou Hazelwood 503-769-5635 or Char Bartosz 503747-2910.
Race for the Arts fun runs to be held on September 13
Time to dust off those running shoes and get a sweat on! Join SPARC and a whole lot of other patrons of the arts for a day of fun run and ymmy treats. The event includes a 5k and 3k run, fun walk, kids’ run, and bonbon munching. Proceeds from “The Race for the Arts” helps to fund the drama and music programs at Santiam Junior/Senior High School and helps pay for the continued upgrading of the SHS auditorium and music room. The registration form can be accessed on the district website. This event is brought to you by: The Santiam Performing Arts Restoration Committee (SPARC).
Man falls off Mill City bridge, rescued by fire dept
Mill City Rural fire Department responded to the call Tuesday afternoon of an emergency at the foot bridge that crosses the Santiam River. According to witnesses a male visitor from out of town had been seen climbing the old railroad trestle and traversing the beams while “acting belligerent and flicking cigarette butts” at passing boaters floating below. He later apparently fell from the bridge, landing on the concrete footing and then the ground below sustaining a head injury. He was then transported to Santiam Hospital.
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Trail and Area Closures on West Side of Waldo Lake Press Release--An emergency closure for public health and safety has been issued for
the west side of Waldo Lake due to an active fire (Green Fire). An area closure is now in effect; the closure means several trails, or portions of them are temporarily unavailable for use. The impacted trails include: •A portion of the Jim Weaver/Waldo Lake Trail (#3590) starting at its junction with Wahanna Trail (#3583) continuing south to its junction with High Divide Trail (#3572); •Waldo Mountain Trail (#3592) at its junction with Salmon Lakes Trail (#3585); •Waldo Meadows Trail (#3591) at its intercept with Cupit Mary Meadows Trail (#3560); •Koch Mountain Trail (#3576) at the trailhead; •Black Creek Trail (#3551) at the trailhead; •High Divide Trail (#3572) at its junction with the Waldo Lake Wilderness boundary; There are no road closures associated with the Green Lake Fire. See the attached map for the complete closure area. If you see a fire on National Forest lands, please call either 911 or 541.225.6400 to report it. Follow us on twitter @willametteNF for updates throughout the day. For additional information, contact the Middle Fork Fire Information line at 541.782.5359 between the hours of 8 am and 6:30 pm.
Fire Department Urges Extra Caution While Driving The Mill City Volunteer Fire Department would like to wish everyone a safe upcoming Labor Day weekend. The volunteers urge motorists to take extra precautions while traveling on this busy weekend. Traffic is generally heavy on long vacation weekends, so be extra careful when on the road. So far this summer has been very busy. The volunteers have responded to nearly 60 calls for service since June 1st. Summer is almost over and we hope things will start to slow down. School is set to begin Tuesday September 2nd, and we would also like to remind everyone to keep an eye out for children, especially on the streets surrounding the schools.
Hwy 22 Improvements
Mow down that tall grass to help prevent fires (continued from page 1) in Marion County both A message from the Mill City Fire Department The Mill City Fire Department would like to remind everyone that tall dry grass is very dangerous this time of year. This tall dry grass burns very fast and can spread quickly to adjoining property. Currently, there are many properties within city limits with tall grass. All of these should be mowed as soon as possible to help eliminate any potential fires. If you have tall dry grass on your property and a fire does start, you can he held liable for any damage caused to other
Linn and Marion counties become involved. “We’ve been working on this for 9 months now,” properties. The City of Mill City has a tall grass or- said Blaylock. The improvement does not involve dinance that is in effect due to the dry hot water or sewer or electrical hookups. Rosie’s expands parking: weather. Just West of Rosie’s Mountain Coffee House on If you have seen tall grass in your neighborhood, call city hall at 503- the north side of the highway in Mill City you’ll 897-2302 or call the fire hall at 503-897- see a newly installed sign made by Whitewater 2390 and we can relay the information to Signs indicating extra parking available. “We get so busy, especially in the summer, our lot get so City Hall for you. Please remember that no open burning is full,” said Sarah, the manager of Rosie’s, noting the extra space will be a welcome addition for allowed due to the weather. their customers.
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Canyon comes out for Dog Daze
Sales, sales, sales... plus an art show, a custom skate ramp, friends, family and food AND some very successful fund-raisers for local organizations and groups highlighted last Saturday’s Dog Daze and City Wide Sales in Mill City, Gates, Lyons and Mehama. Pictured here are some random moments of the day’s events. Did you get an amazing buy that day? We’d like to hear about it.
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Obituaries Joan (Stepanof) Reynolds July 10, 1932 – August 18, 2014
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Mill City – Joan, 82, died August 18 in Mill City. She was born to Charles and Anna ”Spike” (Reap) Stepanof in Quantico, VA, and grew up a Marine Military “Brat”. Joan lived in San Diego, CA for many years until moving to the Gates/Mill City area in 1978. She worked in the aircraft industry for 17 years and most importantly was “Girl Friday” at the Salk Institute for 13 years both in San Diego. Joan was very athletic, having tried out for the Olympic swim team in 1952, was an avid bowler for 25 years and an extremely hard worker. She married Lee Reynolds on January 25, 1961 in San Diego. Joan and Lee, with their family, owned and operated the Frontier Country Restaurant “Bird House” in Gates for 32 years. While owning the restaurant they were very involved in the community, and awarded the “Hall of Fame” from the Santiam School District in 2008 for their involvement and support of the schools. Joan is survived by her husband: Lee of Mill City; children: Deborah (John) Schaer of Gates, James (Elaine) Reynolds of Seattle, WA, and Lyn (Dennis) Mitchell of San Diego, CA; brother: George (Arlene) Stepanof of San Diego, CA; sister: Pam (Tim) Dickey of San Diego, CA; grandchildren: Amanda (Adam) Long of Mill City, Michael Schaer of Gates, Gabe Mitchell of San Diego, CA, Nikki Mitchell of San Diego, CA, and Hailee Reynolds of Seattle, WA; and great-grandsons: Joshua Long and Zackery Long both of Mill City. She was preceded in death by brother, Charles, and sisters, Mary, Anna and Fran. The family would like to extend a special Thanks to Salem Hospital and Marian Estates for all the wonderful care they gave to Joan. Graveside service will be Friday, August 22, 2014 at 11:00 am at Fairview Cemetery in Mill City. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Serving the family, North Santiam Funeral Service, Stayton.
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James L. McGuire Jr. April 6, 1971 – August 14, 2014 Gates – James, 43, died Thursday in Stayton. He was born in Florence, and grew up in Portland graduating from Franklin High School in 1989. James received his associates degree from college in Arizona. He has lived the last 21 years in Gates. James enjoyed Tuff Truck racing and being with his family. He liked camping and trips to the beach dunes to ride quads. James was manager of Staples for many years. He married Dianna Michaels on April 3, 2000 in Las Vegas, NV. James is survived by his wife: Dianna McGuire of Stayton; parents: James “Roy” & Lorria “Lori” McGuire of Gates;mother-inlaw: Rita Elkins of Stayton; children: Robyn McGuire of Aumsville, Rebecca Santilli of Stayton, Amber Cooper of Tacoma, WA, Jeremy Michaels of Salem & Hannah Meinhardt of Stayton; brother: Jeffery McGuire of Utah; sister: Retta Jean Morales of Portland; grandchildren: Kaileyana Cooper, Kaileb Cooper, Dante Santilli, Caden McGuire and Conner Michaels. He was preceded in death by grandson, Anthony Santilli, and sister, Candy Jo McGuire. Celebration of Life will be Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 12:00 pm at the Covered Bridge Park in Stayton. Serving the family, North Santiam Funeral Service, Stayton.
Susan K. Dunn May 6, 1944 – August 1, 2014 Sublimity – Susan, 70, went home to be with the Lord on August 1st in Salem. She was born in Moline, IL and adopted as an infant by Ken and Kathryn VanSchoick who raised her in Seattle and on Whidbey Island. Susan moved to Oregon from Alaska in 1978 living in Lebanon, Salem, Gates and Sublimity. She worked as a Phlebotomist for many years. Susan enjoyed camping and sewing and beach combing for agates. She always had a hug and a smile for everyone. She was a member of Cascade View Free Methodist Church in Sublimity, being very strong in her faith and enjoying
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bible studies with her church family. Susan is survived by her children: Alan (Tricia) Klaus of Silverton, OR, Kathryn Schaffner of Elgin, OR, Nancy (John) Johnston of Amity, OR and Sondra Gregory of WA; sister and friend: Cheryl Millet of Federal Way, WA; 22 grandchildren and 6 – great-grandchildren. Her parents, son, John Schaffner and brother, Richard VanSchoick, preceded her in death. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. at Cascade View Free Methodist Church, 11677 Sublimity Rd., Sublimity, OR 97385. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the church. Serving the family, North Santiam Funeral Service, Stayton.
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7:30am-4:40pm M-Th Families of students enrolling in Santiam Elementary or Santiam Junior Senior High for the 2014-15 year are eligible for school supply assistance . Families will be contacted prior to school starting REAL ESTATE FOR SALE for supply pick up. Drop by the District of- Race for the Arts. September 13 The See our web site at fice or call 503-897-2321 to sign-up. at 150 event includes a 5k and 3k run, fun walk, greenmtrealestate.com kids’ run, and bonbon munching. RegisSW Evergreen, Mill City. tration info on SCSD website. 503-897-4500 Trexler Farm is celebrating the fifth year of CALL A PROFESSIONAL TODAY! its popular farm café with a community cel- Detroit Lake Shoreline and RiverHelen Merrill 897-2689 Nancy Kelle 897-2590 ebration on Saturday, August 30 from 11am- side Cleanup: Saturday September 27 Linda McAlister 859-3076 Sandy Lyness 897-2142 from 10am to 1pm RAIN OR SHINE! 6pm. Kathy Power 881-6680 - DRESS FOR THE WEATHER. Join 280 NE Santiam Blvd. ~ Mill City us for the Detroit Lake shoreline and The Mehama Old School Community Email: greenmt@wbcable.net Breitenbush riverside fall clean-up. and Youth Center Grand Opening will be Pancakes, eggs, ham, biscuits & gravy, August 30th at Emma St Se, Mehama. (See Bring your helping hands and we’ll provide gloves & trash bags. Food provided by coffee and juice. Cost: $5, 6 and under free front page) Detroit Lake Recreation Area Business As- (must be accompanied by an adult). For sociationRegister to volunteer before the more info call 503-859-2161 The Lyons Garden Club will be hosting event by going to http://www.solv.org/gettheir first annual Garden and Quilt Tour on 9am-1pm Arts and Crafts Fair at Liberty Saturday, September 6 from 10 am to 4 pm involved/event-registration Day of event registration will begin at 9:30 Fellowship Church. Hwy 22 in Mill City Tickets will be on sale for $10 per person and am Registration Location: 160 Detroit Ave next to Circle K. it will include a guide map of the featured N. (City Hall), Detroit, OR Clean-Up: 10 to gardens. see page 3 for ticket info. contact Jerri Snyder, coordinator, at 503-859-2896. 1pm (Map of clean-up locations will be pro- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santiam Canyon Youth vided at check-in) and Families Alliance (SCYFA) hosts the For more information contact the North Sanannual back to school fair to share what serThe Detroit Ranger District is hosting a tiam Watershed Council at (503) 930-8202 vices and programs are offered in the Sanpublic meeting for visitors and residents of or at Council@NorthSantiam.org tiam Canyon. at Santiam Elementary Comthe Santiam Canyon to share their thoughts mons. and priorities about road management on Thursday, August 21 12-3pm and 4-7pm Santiam Elementary the Detroit Ranger District and the WillaRegistration School supply lists can be 11am - 3pm. Pat Kelly and crew invite all mette National Forest Saturday, found on the district website. of us to help Kelly Lumber Sales celebrate santiam@k12.or.us 65 years serving the North Santiam Can5:30- 8pm. Mill City Christian yon. Expect to find raffle give-aways and Church is having an End of Sum- door prizes throughout the day and free barmer BBQ for all youth age 10 becued hot dogs and refreshments. through high school Thursday Monday, August 25 August 21 from Come join us for 8 – 10am Small Steps, Big Results at Trexgood food and games! ler Farm. Classes are free and brought to Friday, August 22 you by GROW-EDC. 503.871.5188. 6pm Free Natural Healing Workshop behind the Frontier Restaurant on Hwy 22 in Gates Lyons Library is located at 279 8th St. For more information contact Hours: Tue/Thu 1pm-6:30pm, Sat: 10amMarta at (971)239-8913 or 3:30pm, Sun-Mon-Fri: Closed. Info: 503emailMcalysky@outlook.com 859-2366 Saturday, August 23 Mill City Library is located at 250 SW 2nd Ave. Hours: 10-12/1:30-3:30pm on 7am-10am Santiam Valley Tues-Fri. Sat 10-12. Closed Sun & Mon. Grange Pancake Breakfast, Info: 503-897-4143. Santiam Valley Grange Hall, North Santiam Watershed Council 1140 5th Street, Lyons. 8
Weekly Events
Mill City
Presbyterian
Church Sunday Worship Ted Buck Pastor 360-904-3055
236 SW Broadway
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church Mass on Saturdays -5pm-
716 S. 1st Ave Mill City 503-769-2656 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. 503- 930-8202 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.
Gates Community Church of Christ
“..reaching the canyon for Christ.” Mike Stair, Minister Worship Service 10 AM 40070 Gates School Rd (503)897-3210
Mill City
Mondays
6:30pm Youth Group at Mill City Baptist
Church 7th grade to 24 years. 815 NW Santiam Blvd. 7pm Santiam Canyon Community Chorus rehearses at the Canyon Arts Center on Hwy 22. Joanne Hebing 503859-342
Tuesdays
10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Bible
503-897-2716 251 SW 3rd St, Mill City
Mill City
Christian Church www.
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Sunday Worship 10 am
Fellowship, Lyons 910-4918 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian. Meals on Wheels. Ruth:503-897-2204. $3.50 donation recommended. 7:30pm Santiam Al-Anon, Mt. View Church, Aumsville. Newcomers welcome.
Wednesdays
7pm AA Meeting at Gates Community Church of Christ 7:30pm AA Meeting at Idanha City Hall.
Thursdays
10am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates Church, all levels! 503-897-2102. 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals. MC Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Ruth: 503-897-2204 12-4:30pm Food Distribution Day at Canyon Gleaners in Mill City. 5:30-8pm Youth Night Ages 10-18 Mill City Christian Church. Kids MUST be picked up by 8:15. Free. Not held on weeks with Friday school. 6pm Bible Study at Living Water Church of God, Sorbin St. Gates. 7-9pm Bingo with the Idanha Detroit Fire Dept, every other Thursday at the Detroit City Hall meeting room.
Fridays
1pm Canyon Senior Center Pinochle 844 S First St. Mill City 503 897-4176.
Saturdays
7pm Mill City Baptist Saturday Night Worship Service Non denominational. 815 Santiam Blvd., Mill City 503-277-3586.
Sundays
4-6pm Youth Group at Mehama Community Church 11336 Morris St. Grades 6-12; games, music and bible
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Linn County Sheriff’s Office Police Log for Aug 10- Aug 16 Date: 08/10/14 Time: 12:09 UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY TO MOTOR VEHICLE GOLDEN LEAF CT Lyons gas taken from a company truck last night this occured at the callers residence caller is home for conatct Date: 08/10/14 Time: 13:49 TRESPASSnBLOWOUT RD Linn County HOOVER CAMPGROUND People with listed vehicles were to be out of location by 1300.Date: 08/10/14 Time: 15:37 MVC-INJURY 1ST AV Mill City MILL CITY BRIDGE Caller advises that she is a caregiver for a child that hit a motor vehicle with his bike. There is damage to the vehicle and she attempted to make contact with the owner of Date: 08/10/14 Time: 21:47 DOG COMPLAINT MAIN ST Pr reporting that there was a dog running in the road, it was struck by a vehicle, and injured. Pr said he thinks the dog owner may be camping. Date: 08/10/14 Time: 23:09 DOG BITE 4TH AV Mill City Pr said a friend had his pit bull dog over earlier and it bit her son. Date: 08/11/14 Time: 2:14
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PROWLER *THERE NOW* 3RD AV Mill City Pr reporting someone was knocking on her daughters window Pr said her husband and a neighbor are out looking for them. Date: 08/11/14 Time: 7:20 ASSAULT REPORT LYONS MILL CITY DR Linn Caller believes her daughter was assaulted. Callers daughter stayed at a friends house last night and Date: 08/11/14 Time: 9:21 VEH-RECOVERED 5TH ST Lyons Caller reporting vehicle was in front of her house 10 ago Male and female with vehicle, Callers neighbor gave male a ride to the end of the street to another honda car, Date: 08/11/14 VEHRECOVERED JUNIPER ST Lyons Attempted contact with RO. Left message. Date: 08/11/14 Time: 16:10 CIV DISP RPT 4TH AV Linn County Caller states that people are at his house and on his property. The subjects are at the property painting the
doors and pedestals. Caller states that they are agents of 08/12/14 Time: 8:49 DISPUTENEIGHBOR CEDAR ST Idanha Caller has been having a problem with the neighbor across the street and her dogs running loose. Caller said her dogs keep coming on to his property and defecating. Date: 08/13/14 Time: 10:51 NEGLECT BROADWAY ST Mill City MILL CITY
GLEANERS caller saw an adult female hitting a small child, possibly 3-4 yo. caller saw the female hit the child outside the veh, then got into the veh and struck the child several times. Date: 08/13/14 Time: 16:07 HARASSMENT RPT IVY ST Caller advises that he use to work with an individual doing landscaping and since then has branched out on his own. Date: 08/13/14 Time: 19:55 HARASSMENT RPTCOLE SCHOOL RD Female saying that male is pushing her around and then gave the phone to her husband. He said he was asleep in his chair and his wife came over. 08/13/14 Time: 22:03 DISTBNOISE IVY ST Mill City neighbor is playing very loud music...this is an on going problem Date: 08/15/14 Time: 2:56 SUSPPERSON 5TH ST Lyons MARI LINN SCHOOL man and woman walking around the
area female came into caller’s yard and picked a flower. they walked over to the school. Date: 08/15/14 Time: 10:37 HARASSMENT RPT7TH ST Lyons Caller would like to talk to a deputy re: her son being harassed by 2 other males. He has a bruise from being pushed by males at the store and they have thrown apples at Date: 08/15/14 Time: 18:42 Unit: 784 Disposition: No Additional Report Necessary HWY 22 784: Was advised there is a large tree in the middle of Hwy 22 approximately mp62. 784: The road way is now clear. Date: 08/16/14 Time: 4:56 DISPUTENEIGHBOR 7TH AV Mill City Caller takes photo of stars in the middle of the night and stays outside and watches the stars. caller advi that the neighbor was video taping him and was trying to Date: 08/16/14 Time: 16:33 DISTB-OTHER BROADWAY ST Mill City white male, 60’s, 5-09, whi hair, balding on top, wearing cut offs with blue t-shirt Date: 08/16/14 Time: 20:14 Description: ASST-PERSON Unit: 701 Disposition: No Additional Report Necessary 600 Block FAIRVIEW ST Mill City KIMMEL PARK Caller advi there is an on going issue with people coming late to the park and staying past the closing of the park. Date: 08/16/14 Time: 22:48 Description: DOG COMPLAINT 8TH PL Mill City dog barking -contact caller at listed address
Local Business Directory
To get your business seen in the directory, call Karen at 503-990-3037
City www.millcitymarketplace.com 503-897-2006 Facebook
NE Santiam Blvd, Mill City www. GreenMtRealEstate.com 503-897-4500
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
Clothing Resale Boutique •Santiam Treasures 228 Broadway St, Mill City (301) 904-7217
Computer Services
•WidmerWeb Design 503-569-1229
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
•Focus Heating and Construction, Inc. (503) 428-2591 focusheatingandcooling.com
Golf Courses
•Elkhorn Valley Golf Course 32295 North Fork Rd SE, Lyons (503) 897-3368 www.elkhorngolf.com
Groceries
•Mountain High Grocery and Gifts 220 D St. Detroit 503-854-3696 •Detroit Market and Supplies 100 Detroit Ave. N. 503-854-3767 Facebook •Mill City Market Place 829 1st Ave. Mill
Landscaping
•Siegmund Landscape, Excavation and Supply 503-769-6291
Restaurants: Mill City/Gates
•Giovanni’s Mountain Pizza 146 N.W. Santiam Blvd., Mill City 503-897-2614 •J and S Deli & Pub 100 SE Juniper St., Lodging Mill City (503) 897-2997 facebook •Curt’s Place Rental Suite in Gates •Mountain Edge Cafe 320 N.W. Santiam www.curtsplace.net 503-897-6126 •Oak Park Motel 112 E. Central St. Gates, Blvd., Mill City 503-897-2741 Affordable pricing and clean rooms. 503- •Poppa Al’s Famous Hamburgers 198 N.E. Santiam Blvd. Mill City 897-3420 www.oak-park-motel.com (503)897-2223 •Adventure Vacation Homes 528 N.E. •Rosie’s Mountain Coffee House 647 Santiam Blvd, Mill City 503-897-6500 N.E. Santiam Blvd., Mill City 503-897www.adventurevacationhomes.com 2378 www.rosiesscones.com Facebook •Elkhorn Valley Inn B&B 33016 North •Sierra Restaurant and Market 302 N. Fork Road S.E., Lyons 503-897-3033 Santiam Hwy, Gates 503-897-2210 www.elkhornvalleyinn.com Facebook •Lodge at Detroit Lake Restaurants: Lyons/Mehama 175 Detroit Ave, Detroit 503-854-3344 •Trexler Farms 20146 Ferry Rd. SE, www.lodgeatdetroitlake.com Mehama 503-859-4488 •All Seasons Motel 130 Breitenbush www.trexlerfarm.com Facebook Road, Detroit 503-854-3421 Restaurants: Detroit/Idanha www.allseasonsmotel.net •Korner Post Restaurant 100 Detroit Avenue, Detroit 503-854-3735 Marinas •The Cedars Restaurant and Lounge 200 •Detroit Lake Marina 115 Breitenbush N. Detroit Ave, Detroit 503-854-3636 Road, Detroit 503-854-3423 •Sandy’s Lakeside Coffee 1487 N. www.detroitlakemarina.com Santiam Hwy, Idanha •Kane’s Marina 530 Clester Rd., Detroit •Idanha Grill and Store 183 Hwy 22, 503-854-3362 Facebook Idanha 503-854-3354 Meat Processing www.idanhagrill.com Facebook •Gene’s Meat Market 21991 Fern Ridge •Marion Forks Restaurant and Lounge Road SE, Mehama 503 859-2252 34970 Hwy 22, Idanha (at Marion Forks) Mini-Mart 503-854-3669 Facebook •River’s Run Deli~Fuel~Groceries 105 Breitenbush Rd, Detroit RV Repair (503) 854-3039 •Santiam RV Service 503-394-2348 Mole and Gopher Removal •LandCare: Learn more at Signs & Graphics www.land-care.com 503-897-5200 •White Water Signs and Graphics 503804-3613 www.whitewatersigns.com Outdoor Excursions •Kayak the Santiam 503-569-1229 Security www.kayakthesantiam.com •Independent Security Solutions www.enrgkayaking.com Business and Residential CCB#202956 •North Santiam River Trips with Bill 503-580-3299 or Facebook Sanderson 503-897-3301 Sporting Goods/Liquor Store www.nsrtrips.com •Santiam Sports Center 250 NW 9th Ave. •The Oregon Experience: Fishing, rafting Mill City ( 503) 897-2881 drift-boating. 503-897-3291 Supplies www.oregon-experience.com •Kelly Lumber Company 757 Hwy 22 East, Mill City Painting (503)897-2363 •Leading Edge Painting, Interior & exterior painting, staining, woodworking. •Mehama True Value 11267 Grove St. Mehama 503-859-2257 ww3.truevalue. 503-539-3744 benszym@hotmail.com com/mehamatruevalue Pets and Animal Care •Ark Animal Care Veterinary Services Taverns/Bars arkanimalcare@wavecable.com 503-897- •Red Barn Bar and Grill 916 Main St., 6004 Facebook Lyons. 503-859-2826 Facebook •Trio Tavern and Food 815 SW Linn Blvd. Psychotherapy •Gregory J. Johanson, M .Div, Ph.D., NCC Mill City 503-897-3380 Facebook Director, Grace Counselling Center. 503Towing 897-4830 greg@gregjohanson.net •STR Santiam Towing and Recovery 1-877-859-5757 Real Estate www.strtowing.com •Green Mountain Real Estate 280 11
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Now is the perfect time to purchase a ductless mini-split system. Many tax rebate incentives available. Call Jason for more information! 503-428-2591 www.focusheatingandcooling.com ccb #168985 “God has sent the right people and the right resources at the right time and we are confident He will do so as we begin this very big project at Gates.” ~ Laura Pierce, director of Upward Bound
(continued from front page) According to their website: “The purpose of Upward Bound Camp is to provide on-going Christian based recreational and educational camp experiences for persons with disabilities, twelve years of age and over in an environment that presents opportunities for growth outside the individual’s usual routine or habitat.” Over the years the organization has come to the understanding that there are two populations of special needs people that are currently being under-served in the available space and capacity at the campus on the Little North Fork: 1) The very medically fragile people who must be closer to definitive medical care and 2) the higher functioning individuals who maybe grew up in inclusive environments or attended public schools yet have social delays. The second portion of the UBC Gates Camp-Us program would be more educationally based, featuring 21 day programs for students 21 and over. The project purpose is “to create opportunities for engagement, exploration, education and empowerment.” Classes will be focused on adult living and pre-vocational skills in a “hands-on, fun way.” Daily routine, nutrition and meal planning, and stress relief such as yoga and nature appreciation all are in the plans along with horticulture and landscape training complete with a greenhouse. Upward Bound is looking forward to collaborating with the greater community of the Canyon in this effort and bring with them highly qualified and trained staff in first aid, nursing assistance, National Archery Instruction and the Fine Arts--music, theater and dance. They will be looking for volunteers that might want to share some of their special skills as well. “We are here to help all people celebrate who they are, who they were created to be,” said Laura Pierce. Renovations are currently underway with the first 21 day camp planned to start November 1 of this year. They also are entertaining the idea of hosting speical events such as weddings and outdoor schools. For more info visit their web site at www. upwardboundcamp.org.
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Reason we live here #238...The Little North Fork swimming holes in all their splendor. See this photo and every past issue of The Canyon Weekly in full color at www.thecanyonweekly.com