The Canyon Weekly January 16, 2012
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Santiam Canyon Jackknifed trailer Schools seek $200,000 stops traffic on snow covered pass
Members of the Santiam Canyon School district board met with the public last week in a school board session with a big issue to tackle, an ongoing $200,000 in deficit that exisits for this current school year. The goal is to reduce or eliminate this seemingly overwhelming number. An open discussion was held inviting the community to give their input, and many viable ideas were tossed about the room. With a number as great as that, there appeared to be not one easy answer, but perhaps a combination of answers. As we had already cut staff positioons and closed an entire school, the people in the audience started looking outside the box. (cont’d on page 7)
Concealed carry permit applications skyrocket Mehama gun safety classes give locals a chance to arm themselves legally, and keep their sense of security Twenty-seven amendments have been ratified since the original signing of the United States Constitution, the first ten of which are known collectively as the Bill of Rights. The second of these protects the right to bear arms. On December 14, 2012 a tragedy beyond reason shocked the nation when a shooter killed 28 poeple in Connecticut. While the residents of that small town try to recover & find peace of mind, many throughout the country are actively enacting their second amendment rights. Applications for concealed handgun licenses (CHL) have increased significantly. According to Captain Tami Wood of the Linn County Sheriff’s office, 52 permits were filed on Friday in Linn County alone, and in the last two weeks of last year, 160 application passed through her office. Less than a decade ago, 170 CHL permits were issued for issued the entire year. “At this rate, we project 1374 new
CHL applications in Linn County this year,” said Captain Wood. Those seeking to legally carry a concealed handgun must apply in their county of residence, and must, amongst other things, attend a required CHL class. That’s where Bob Pedroli steps in. After retiring from work with the California High- (cont’d on page 4)
On Saturday, Jerry Korson and Liz Cutler, both of Gates, were travelling back from Bend when they came upon this semi-truck that had jackknifed on the ice and gotten stuck, completely stopping both lanes of traffic near milepost 60 on Hwy 22. According to Ms. Cutler, the driver was okay and it took just an hour to move the truck to the side of the road thanks to our friendly ODOT guys. The Canyon Weekly thanks Ms. Cutler and welcomes all local roaming reporters!
Firearm Federation to hold gun rights rally at state capital The Oregon Firearms Federation, the National Rifle Association and the Gun Owners of America are organizing a gun rights rally for this weekend at the State Capital Building in Salem, said event organizers. The “Guns Across America” Rally will be held on Saturday, January 19 from 10am-2pm. “Bring signs, family, and friends. We have strength in numbers,” said organizer Tom Tharp. This event is part of a nationwide rally day, anticipated to be held in 42 states on the same day, at the same
time, to support 2nd Amendment Rights and protest gun bans, restrictive laws, or magazine bans. “We have the Salem Capitol step reserved and are asking everyone to arrive and assemble on the front steps before noon,” said Tharp. “All political parties are being represented and this will be a respectful, peaceful, and well behaved gathering.” Participants are reminded that Salem is an Open Carry UNLOADED City unless you possess a concealed carry permit. Info: thomastharp@ymail.com 1
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Gun control? We need bullet control! I think every bullet should cost 5,000 dollars. Because if a bullet costs five thousand dollars, we wouldn’t have any innocent bystanders. Chris Rock
Did you know that Senior Citizens of the North Santiam Canyon can attend Santiam High home sporting events for FREE?! Just stop by the school Mon-Fri 8am - 4pm with ID to get your Honored Citizen pass.
One more round of applause and a huge THANK YOU to all the folks who turned out on a VERY cold Saturday in January to move two storage lockers worth of “stuff” from the Santiam Hearts to Arts storage unit - to its new home at Gates Elementary School. Previously, they had been storing their many props, signs and equipment in a paid facility, but this generous offer from the Santiam Canyon School District, allows them to use the now empty Gates School for storage, which will save over $100 per month and help them to hold even more great art opportunities throughout the year. Santiam Hearts to Arts sends an extra special thanks to Kathy Kindred, who wrangled the strong arms and willing hands of the younger folks shown in this picture and to Santiam Canyon School District for allowing them to use space at Gates School. Santiam Hearts to Arts has continued to be a foremost supporter of the arts in the schools and throughout the communities. They will be holding a Five Year Anniversary Party, Potluck and Open Mike Night on Friday, January 25 at 6:30pm at Gates Community Church, 40070 Gates School Rd. Bring a dish to share, bring your voice to sing or an instrument to play and join in the celebration of five years of bringing arts to the North Santiam Canyon Communities! RSVP to: contact@heartstoarts.org or call 503-897-2949.
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Official letter: Linn County Sheriff tells Joe Biden he won’t enforce gun control laws Sheriff Mueller writes letter to Vice President, says he “won’t permit the enforcement of any unconstitutional regulations....within the borders of Linn County.” Residents of Linn County, like those who live on the southern side of the North Santiam River, have a new ally for gun ownership rights on their side. Interestingly, it comes from the local law enforcement: Linn County Sherriff Tim Mueller, who wrote a letter to Vice President Joe Biden, stating that neither him nor his deputies would be instructed to enforce any laws that are unconstitutional. Specifically, Mueller wrote that he would not support any laws that prevent “honest, law abiding citizens from possessing certain firearms and ammunition magazines.” The letter was posted on facebook and has since gone viral, with over 31,000 likes and close to 40,000 shares within just 18 hours of being online. Former Mill City resident Brian Byers, who obtained his concealed carry permit in Oregon before moving to Idaho, said “In such a liberal state as Oregon, it is refreshing to see this timely and well spoken letter! I’d love to see Idaho’s authorities follow with something similar!” Sheriff Tim Mueller is “humbled and amazed” at the support people near and far have expressed to his letter, according to the Linn Co. Sheriff’s facebook page.
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warmer water tributaries. Stout Creek and Little North Fork are two of best January 16, 2012 the l o c a t i o ns. 503-897-3301 There are also some warmer places in the lower river around some of the islands and creeks. Even in cold weather, the river often warms up two or three degrees between Packsaddle and Mehama. Fish often congregate around Mehama because of the warmer water from the Little North Fork and also because of the scatter planting that was done two years ago.
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The North Santiam is running very cold and fairly clear this week. With below freezing temperatures at night and day temperatures in the mid thirties, the river will certainly be quite cold. That means the fish will be looking for the warmest places in the river. We don’t have any hot springs in the middle or lower North Santiam, so the best the fish will be able to find is at the mouths of
Packsaddle river flow has been running between 1,300 and 2,000 cubic feet per second last week. Mehama flow has been between 2,500 and 4,300 c.f.s. and those numbers are likely to continue for a week or more. Fish have been found in many locations between North Santiam State Park and Green’s Bridge. The fish runs and recent fishing and river running stories will be topics at the fishing club meetings coming up. North Santiam River Guides Association meets on January 23 with guest Karen Hans from Fish and Wildlife, who will be there to talk about improvement projects. Packsaddle ramp needs to be deepened and the salmon spawning bed improved. Stout Creek needs to have the mouth deepened so fish can migrate better. Other projects can be considered.
knowledge and lightreturned to his native Oregon, and for the hearted and thoughtful past 4 years has been teaching CHL classes approach puts the class through his business Old West Enforcement at ease. “I teach gun safety because I think Professionals with his son Shane Pedroli. its extremely imOn Saturday 16 portant, and I enOne woman recounted men and women joy it,” said Bob. her feelings of attended class near His students seek helplessness when she Mehama where Bob emphasized was assaulted by a group a CHL for a vanot just the rights of men several years ago. riety of reasons, but personal pro“As the matriarch of my of gun ownership, Concealed carry permit instructor Bob Pedroli warns of a storage box that tends to make condensation - and degrades ammunition. tection topped the family, it is my responsibut even more so list. One young bility to train my daughthe tremendous ed.” Dick Mullins of Aumsville was taking man who remained anonymous signed ters and granddaughters responsibilities. the class with his wife Karen, “We have six up on the day of the Clackamas Town about the proper use of The father and son grandkids in school, and the thought that Center shooting. “I’d like to think I can guns. They are team teach seamcame to me is the only thing that stops a bad help protect innocent people,” he said. useful tools, and should lessly, addressing guy with a gun, is a good guy with a gun. I “I know law enforcement can’t albe respected.” a range of topics would have liked to have been there with a ways prevent a crime, they can only from state laws and gun before he had a chance to get down that NRA rules to fundamentals of pistol shoot- investigate it after it happens. I want to be hall.” ing and proper gun and ammunition storage prepared,” said another. Another spoke of To learn more about attending a concealed and care. Bob stepped the class through wanting protection from wildlife, snakes in handgun permit class call Bob Pedroli at specifics of gun sizes, shapes and types, particular, as he spends a lot of time pros503-580-9397. Bob is also a range safety and how to choose what might be a good pecting out in the desert. officer and holds both group and individual One woman recounted her feelings of helpfit for the individual, while Shane taught range classes. “I will guarantee to make you the basics of gun cleaning. Their wealth of lessness when she was assaulted by a group a better shooter by the time class is over,” of men several years said Bob Pedroli. ago. “Now as the Karen and matriarch of my Dick Mullins family, it is my of Aumsville went to responsibility to Saturday’s train my daughconcealed ters and grandhandgun daughters about class together the proper use of for “personal protection,” guns. They are said Dick useful tools, and Mullins. should be respect4 (cont’d from page 1) way Patrol, Bob Pedroli
Regis High School holds open house on Sunday, January 27 Regis High School will host their annual open house for families who are considering new education options laster this month, said event organizers. It will be held in the Regis Student Center at 550 West Regis Street in Stayton from 1-3p.m on January 27. Regis staff, students and families will be there to welcome new faces. Regis parent Michael Jaeger says, “All six of our kids have gone through Regis High School over the past 10 years. All of them attest to the value of the education they received—from the faith dimension to the sports dimension to the more recent fine arts dimension— the experience produces well-rounded young men & women who are prepared to make a difference in the world. This is something we truly appreciate & value.” Families will learn about the academic opportunities at Regis, including honors classes in Chemistry, Biology, English 10, English 11, Writing 121 and U.S. History. There will be nearly 30 student ambassadors acting as personal tour guides. Students who represent clubs such as Fly Fishing, National Honor Society, Drama and Choir will be available, as well as coaches who lead athletic teams such as football, cross country, volleyball, bas-
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ketball, track and field, golf, cheerleading and dance. The open house will include information about the school’s ASPIRE mentoring program, which helps students access education and training beyond high school. Families will also learn about tuition assistance options. Regis currently has students enrolled from throughout the Mid-Willamette Valley including Albany, Aumsville, Gates, Lyons, Mt. Angel, Salem, Scio, Stayton, Sublimity, Turner and Woodburn. The average class size is 20 students per class. The private 9-12 grade school is open for anyone seeking a first-class, college and career preparation, values-based education. To learn more, call 503-769-2159 or visit www.regishighschool.net.
Obituary
October 9, 1928 – January 11, 2013
Patricia was born in Portland Oregon to Walter and Catherine Kerry. She graduated from Gates High School in 1947. After retiring from Cascade Employers Association in 1992, Patricia did extensive geology research, traveled the US researching, and took many road trips cross country including Oregon to New York and was a member of the Salem Keizer Senior Center. Patricia is survived by; her children Mike Jensen, Ron Jensen, and Susan Sweeney; sister Betty Kelly; grandchildren Micah Jensen, Kari Meier,
and Rob Stinson; great-grandchildren Weston Syverson, Lane and Calee Stinson, and Cassidy Meier. She was preceded in death by; her parents Catherine (Hollis) Turnidge and Walter (Iris) Kelly; sister Carolyn Brejcha. Graveside service was January 14, 2013 at Fairview Cemetery in Gates. Contributions may be made in Patricia’s name to the Union Gospel Mission and Salem Keizer Senior Center. Arrangements entrusted to Weddle Funeral Services. Online condolences may be made at www. Weddle-Funeral.com.
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Mill City Planning Commission will hold a public Give the Gift of Life: hearing as part of its regularly scheduled First Aid/CPR classes at meeting on February 8, 2013 beginning at Trexler Farms in Me9:30 a.m at the Mill City Fire Hall, 400 1st hama available monthly with minimum enrollment. Pre-registration required. Group Avenue, in Mill City. The Commission will consider the following proposal: For Sale New Price $40,000 single wide and corporate classes also available at (1) File No. 2013.01 Site Plan Reviewolder manufactured home on a 50 x 100 your location. American Heart Association foot lot in Mill City. 2 bedrooms with a First Baptist Church - New Church & ParkHealthcare Provider CPR; meets profesbuilt on addition. Ready to move in today. sional requirements. Info: Kurt Hueller 503- ing Area: Info: Mike or Pam Wright 503-897-3206, The First Baptist Church proposes to con859-3575 or email kah@wvi.com. 503-871-7141 struct a new church at 137 SW 4th Avenue Ibanez Electric Guitar RG220 - Silver in Mill City. The proposed church is an alJudy’s Art Class Every Wed. at Eagle’s with hard case. Fast neck for speed playing. lowed use in the Central Commercial zone, Hall in Mill City 10am to 3pm. Cost: $10 a Excellent condition. $200. 503-569-1229 is subject to a site plan review. The church day. Judy Holman 503-859-2213. For Sale: Entire collechas submitted a site plan showing the proFor Rent: Single-wide 1 bed/1 bath in tion of Anheuser Busch posed church building, landscaping, parkGates. $500/month plus $500 deposit. Wa- Holiday Beer Steins, 32 in ing areas, utilities and traffic circulation. ter and Garbage included. 503-897-3420 all. Buy one or buy them The property is located in the Central ComHouse for Rent. 2 bedroom get-away on all! Prices range from $15 mercial zone. Linn County Assessor’s Map the river in Gates. $735/month plus deto $120. All in excellent T09S R3E Section 30 DD, Tax Lot 2300, posit. Ref. required. Call 503-897-2242. condition. 503-897-7272 2350 and 2400. Decision criteria that apply to this proposal WANTED I’m a logging History and Dueter Kid Comfort III are found in Section 17.20.010 to Section researcher buying old logging hand tools: child carrier/backpack. 17.20.060 of the Mill City Zoning Code. crosscut saw filing tools, undercutters, Excellent pack for getting out on the trails The Searchable City Code can be viewed falling axes, kerosene hook-bottles, old with your little one. Adjustable seat comunder “Documents” at the City of Mill City woodworking tools, or any unusual /related fortably carries child up to 3-4 years old. items. Call Mark 503 364-5856. Please Plenty of storage space for food, website:http://www.ci.mill-city.or.us/ The application, decision criteria and staff gear etc. Consistently rated report will be available at City Hall seven highest for comfort and safety. days prior to the hearing. The Planning Mon-Thurs 5:30a-4p Carried our kiddos on 16-20 Chili dog and 16 oz Fri 5:30a-5p Commission may either approve, deny or mile hikes, and survived! Paid latte 5.95 Sat-Sun 6:30a-5p approve the application with conditions or $280--asking $75, they carry Hwy 22 & Gates Hill Rd 503.897.6031 modifications. Any person wishing to protheir own packs now. 503-990vide testimony must address the decision 3037 criteria. Failure to raise an issue precludes Dealers Wanted: appeal and failure to specify to which criteCrafts, antiques, rion the comment is directed precludes apartists and more peal based on that criterion. at Odd and Ends City Hall is accessible to persons with Antiques and disabilities. Please call City Hall (503-897Collectibles in 2302) by noon the day before the meeting if Mehama (former you need an interpreter for the hearing imBranch Equippaired or any other special accommodation. ment). $0.80 per If you have any questions related to the apsq ft, per month, plication, call City Hall (503- 897-2302). plus 10% of sales. Great highway Got a story for The Canyon Weekly? Give us a call ~ (503) 990-3037 visibility - spaces open now! 5036
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local union offers up $18,000 (cont’d from page 1) Ideas discussed were selling some or all of the timber on School District property, seeking a paying tenant for the Gates School campus and selling surplus equipment. The idea of fundraisers such as holding a large Banquet and auction or a series of dinners was well received, and the PTO will run the Kids Zone this year at the Canyon Arts Festival. One large expense budgeted is the repair of the leaky high s
hool roof, “perhaps we can seek a grant for that specifically,” suggestd Anita Leach, who emplored the board to consider not just the short term ramafications, but the long term. “Cutting all the trees may be extreme, and only a one time shot,” she said. Connie Brown a kindergarten teacher and union representaive reported on a recent union staff meeting, where they looked at the numbers also. The budget estimates it takes approx. $16,000 per day to run the schools. “We know we want to cut days before we cut
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Coming Soon Sleeping Beauty at Santiam Middle School with Theatre Outreach: Thurs Jan 31, 7pm, Sat Feb 2 at 2pm & 7pm, and Sun Feb 3 at 2pm. Tickets: $5 for adults, $3 seniors & students. Desserts will be served at intermission with all proceeds benefiting the drama program. 503-390-0100. Small Steps, Big Results Free business class with GROW North Santiam, monthly on the first Monday 8am at Trexler Farm Cafe in Mehama. (Feb 4)Open to everyone. RSVP to Allison McKenzie at 503-8715188 (or you can also just show up). 20146 Ferry Rd SE, Mehama. Mari-Linn Talent Show Students are now preparing to share their talent. Talent show applications are due in the office by Friday, February 8. Tryouts will be held February 14-15; the Talent Show will be held on February 20, 6:30pm. Info: Shannon Stinnett at 503-859-2119 or foothillswood@wvi.com Canyon Readers at Trexler Farm in Mehama. Upcoming books include - Feb. 7: Wild by Cheryl Strayed (Feb meeting held one week early due to Valentines Day), Mar. 14: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. Dinner 6pm, discussion at 7pm; meets every second Thursday of the month. Info:
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Events This Week Thursday, January 17 1pm Santiam Hospital Auxiliary Meeting Santiam Memorial Hospital Conference Room, 1401 N Tenth Avenue, Stayton. Char Bartosz at 503-749-2910. 4pm WeightWatchers at Work at Santiam High School Library, Mill City 4pm 5-8th Santiam Wrestling at Cascade 4pm 7/8th Santiam Bball at Jefferson 6pm North Santiam School Board (Lyons, Mehama) Special Session, followed by regular session at 7pm, at the District Office, 1155 N Third Avenue, Stayton. 7pm Gates City Council meets at Gates City Hall 7-9pm Lyons RFPD Board meets at the Lyons Fire Hall (postponed from Monday)
Friday, January 18
4pm Santiam Bball at Waldport - JV Boys - 4pm, Varsity G/B - 5:30/7pm 7-9pm Zero Season Concert/Fundraiser at Mari-Linn School 641 5th St, Lyons. Hard rock band with sounds like Metallica, Godsmack, Journey. Adults $5, students K-8 $3, pre-K are free. Popcorn and soda available for purchase. All proceeds benefit Mari-Linn Outdoor School. Info: Berta Bodi 503-507-8259.
Saturday, January 19 9am-3pm Santiam Valley Grange Flea Market at 1140 E 5th St Lyons. Free admission & free parking. Lunch available. Info: 503-859-2708 or 503-859-3445. Santiam Wolverettes Dance Team Home Competition has been cancelled. TBD - 7/8th Santiam Wrestling at Stayton Invitational 10am Detroit Lake Recreation Area Business Association meets at Cedars 11am-1pm Joseph’s Storehouse of Hope Food Bank distribution for the MehamaLyons and Detroit-Idanha area, at MariLinn School Gym. First come, first serve. Info: 503-859-2849. 2pm Detroit’s annual Cowboy Thanksgiving at Ron and Michelle’s place. The event is a potluck/BYOB. Donations are being accepted and can be given to Sarah Carpenter. North Santiam River Guides Association Annual Banquet at Gates Fire Hall. Catered dinner, and reservations are needed. Bob Lusk, Chap Milbank, and Mike Ferris will take rsvp’s. Guests are welcome.
Monday, January 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 4th Annual - Free Books at Last! Stay-
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ton Public Library, 515 N First Avenue, Stayton. To celebrate Martin Luther King Junior’s Birthday we will have a free book for every child who comes to the Stayton Public Library today. Santiam Wolverettes Dance Team Home Competition has been cancelled. TBD - 7/8th Santiam Wrestling at Stayton Invitational 5:30pm Idanha/Detroit Fire Board meets at Detroit meeting room 7pm Idanha City Council meets at city hall 7pm Lyons-Mehama Neighborhood Watch meets at Mehama Community Church 11336 Morris (Blair). Info: 503859-3152
8-11pm Santiam High School Winter Formal at the Santiam Jr./ Sr. High School Gym
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6am-8am and 3pm-6pm Mill City Baptist Church before and after Tuesday, January 22 school Kids Zone. Transportation 9am Mill City Municipal Court meets at to and from school provided. 818 city hall Santiam Blvd. 503 536-5414 6:30pm Lyons City Council cancelled this 6am-6pm Builders: Mill City Christian Church Before & After week, rescheduled to January 29, meets at School Program Ages K-12yrs. city hall. Info: 503-859-2167. 503-897-2716, 251 SW 3rd St. www. 6:30pm Mill City City Council meets at millcitychristianchurch.org. city hall Mondays 6:30pm Detroit Planning Commission 4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12th meets at Detroit meeting room. grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos Ball. Wednesday, January 23 FREE. Mill City Baptist Church. 6:30pm Mill City Lions Club meets at Mt. 6-7pm Santiam Canyon AA support group meets at Mill City Christian Church, 233 Edge Cafe, 320 NW Santiam Blvd, Mill SW Third Ave. Info: Chaplain John Olivera City. Info: Sandy Lyness 503-551-2645. 503-910-8164. No meetings in July or August. 6:30-8pm Zumba in the Canyon SHS Thursday, January 24 commons 265 SW Evergreen St. Mill City 6-7:30pm Santiam Canyon School Dis503-949-7621 7-8:30pm Santiam Community Chorus trict Board (Mill City schools) work sesrehearses every Monday evening at Mill sion; Board meeting follows at 7:30pm. City Christian Church in Mill City. All are Friday, January 25 welcome, sopranos needed. Info: Jo Ann 6:30pm Santiam Hearts to Arts Five Year Hebing 503-859-3426 Tuesdays Anniversary Party, Potluck and Open 10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Bible Mike Night! At Gates Community Church, Fellowship, Lyons 910-4918 40070 Gates School Rd. Bring a dish to 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals share, bring your voice to sing or an instru- Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian. Meals ment to play and join in the celebration of on Wheels. Ruth:503-897-2204. $3.50 Five Years of bringing arts to the North donation recommended. Santiam Canyon Communities! RSVP con- 7:30pm Santiam Al-Anon, Mt. View tact@heartstoarts.org or call 503-897-2949. Church, Aumsville
Saturday, January 26 6-9pm Casino Night & Auction Fundraiser - Lourdes Public Charter School Benefit at ZCBJ Hall, 38704 Main Street, Scio. Doors open at 6pm. Casino Gaming (hosted by Team Casino) is from 6pm-9pm. There will be a silent auction from 6pm8pm. An oral auction will be held at 9pm. Tickets are $5, (gaming scrip is extra) 21 & over please. Cash bar and snacks are available for purchase. Donations/info: Jaymi at 503-394-2602 or jsilb8898@smt-net.com
Wednesdays
10am-3pm Judy’s Art Class at Mill City Eagles Hall. Oil painting, all levels welcome. Weekly on Wednesdays. Drop in, open to all. 503-859-2213 4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12 grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos Ball. FREE. Mill City Baptist Church. 7pm AA Meeting Santiam Chapel, Lyons.
Thursdays
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(503) 897-6004 Ruth:503 897-2204 3:30-5pm Good News Club at Mill City Baptist Church. Kids K-4 grade. Bible stories, singing, games, snack. Free. 815 Santiam Blvd. change ad 5:30-8pm Youth Movie Night Ages 10-18 Mill City Christian Church. Kids MUST be picked up by 8:30. Free. Not held on weeks with Friday school. 4-5pm Weight Watchers at Work meets at the SHS library. New members, transfers welcome! Info: Roseanna Juhola 503-8972368 6pm Bible Study at Living Water Church of God, Sorbin St. Gates. 6:30-8pm Zumba in the Canyon Santiam High School commons 503-949-7621
Fridays
Free Knife Sharpening Friday at Gene’s Meat Market in Mehama (limit 5 please). At the flashing yellow lightHwy 22. 6am-6pm Friday Day Camp at Mill City Christian Church Come all day or part; learning-based; snacks, tutoring & homework help, games, friends and God. Registration forms at the church or call 503-8972714. 503-897-2716 251 SW 3rd St, Mill City. www.millcitychristianchurch.org. 6am-6pm All Day KidsZone Fun, crafts,games Breakfast, Lunch and snacks. Mill City Baptist Church. 815 NW Santiam Info: 503-536-5414 Brenda 1pm Canyon Senior Center Open Pinochle 844 South First St, Mill City 503897-4176 7:30-8:30pm Idanha AA at City Hall.
Sundays
10am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates 6:30pm Youth Group at Mill City Baptist Church, all levels! 897-2102 Church 7th grade to 24 years. 815 NW 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals. Santiam Blvd. Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian Church. 9
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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife reminds all hunters to report on their deer and elk tags Did you report on your deer and elk tags yet? Just half of 2012 tags had been reported as of Jan. 7. Don’t get stuck paying the $25 penalty fee—report your tags by the deadline, which is January 31 for most hunts. Visit www.reportmyhunt.com or call 503-947-6101.
Linn County Sheriff’s Office Police Log: Jan 6 to Jan 12
Date: 01/06/13 Time: 9:19 BURGLARY REPORT 24TH RD Caller received info from a RD i.d. theft. Date: 01/11/13 Time: 17:00 THEFT-RPT 13TH ST Lyons ST Lyons 5 vehs broken into and female visiting the home today flagged down by someone across radios taken that while she was there, a random NARCOTICS OFF the road from the pumps on Lyons Date: 01/07/13 Time: 21:37 male was passed out on the couch. 1ST AV Mill City caller is the store mgr - a customer left a small Mill City 774 - person was wish- MENTAL-OTHER WEST MC- The female also had concerns bag of meth - caller has surveiling to report a theft. Will update CULLY MOUNTAI Guns in the about drug use going lance video to id the susp. contact Date: 01/06/13 Time: 15:20 home. Unknown if she has access. Date: 01/09/13 Time: 19:31 caller at location CRIM MISCHIEF FAIRVIEW Wife is currently on medication. VIOL OF RESTR ORDER ST Mill City Picnic table put Caller states she suffers from RIVER LOOP RD Caller states Date: 01/12/13 Time: 12:57 on childs merry go round and a Date: 01/08/13 Time: 18:01 she has an RO against her husband NARCOTICS OFF ROCK CREEK RD approx .6 miles vehiclewas driving around tearing ASST-OUTSIDE AGENCY and he has been trying to call from bridge on rock creek, caller up the grass around the park Mill City Heading there now. her and has called the residence Date: 01/06/13 Time: 16:36 We be at location in approx 30-45 where she is staying, twice, look- saw some syringes, baggies and rocks that look like a controlled DISTB-NOISE SANTIAM BV min. Both parents recently arrested ing for her. substance. contact caller for more Mill City Caller would like a and would like support while con- Date: 01/10/13 Time: 12:40 precise directions - he deputy to speak with the person ducting interview. WARRANT SERV 1ST AV Date: 01/12/13 Time: 14:53 He is playing his bass extremely Date: 01/08/13 Time: 19:33 Mill City Mom called and advi loud. She can’t hear her TV over JUV-RUNAWAY RPT ALDER that son is at his girlfriends house DISTB-OTHER KINGWOOD Date: 01/06/13 Time: 16:46 ST Caller say son left approx 60 Son has a warrant and there is a no AV caller reporting woman is throwing dirt at the caller’s DISTB-DOMESTIC HAZEL ST minutes ago. Caller assumes that contact order in Leds involving window and pounding on their Mill City male vs female Male he is still in town but may be head- Date: 01/10/13 Time: 16:18 common wall states female is acting crazy. ing to Salem on Wall St. ASST-OUTSIDE AGENCY Male hung up Date: 01/09/13 Time: 9:52 ALDER ST Mill City Request Date: 01/12/13 Time: 18:44 DISTB-OTHER KINGWOOD Date: 01/06/13 Time: 22:42 TRESPASS Mill City Caller from LPD: Contact LPD and AV Mill City Caller is stating JUV-RUNAWAY RPT Lyons advising that his son is at the loca- make contact w/Officer Stein. Caller states his son left out of his tion and has been asked to leave Case # 13-0172 ~ 541-451-1751 that best friends kids are going crazy and have broken the mirror bedroom window 30-45 min ago and won’t. Date: 01/10/13 Time: 21:58 in the home. there are no known Date: 01/07/13 Time: 6:18 Date: 01/09/13 Time: 10:42 MENACING RPT 1ST AV THEFT-RPT NEAL PARK RD DISTB-OTHER Mill City Mill City Caller is working at the weapons. Linn County caller is camp host Norcom called to advise they market and has a 20 yo male in - meet him near the gate - his cell recieved a 911 call with a women the store who states that a group phone was taken while he was us- screaming “He’s beating me” and of about 6 other young males had ing the shower at location caller is then the line disconnected. pulled a knife on him. in a motor home near the gate Date: 01/09/13 Time: 17:35 Date: 01/11/13 Time: 15:38 Date: 01/07/13 Time: 8:00 WELF CHECK ROCK CREEK THEFT-RPT COLE SCHOOL
Gates Community Church of Christ “..reaching the canyon for Christ.” Mike Stair, Minister Sunday School 9:45am Worship 11am 40070 Gates School Rd (503)897-3210
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A Little Bit of Local Humor with Herb Batuscheck Events occur and are passed on - sometimes intact, sometimes with embellishment. The following event took place between two local men about 40 years ago. Both were parents of 6th grade students of mine, and both were friends, The passive member of the story is Tom Kanoff, who operated the Mill City Shell station which used to be on the corner before you cross the North Santiam Bridge. The main character is Jerry Ruby: a big man and local logger at the time. You wouldn’t have wanted to be in a confrontation with him, but he had a kind heart and would do anything he could to help anyone who need-
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ed his help. I’m basing this story on a comment from Tom which went something like, “Guess what that crazy *** did!” Jerry had a well-developed sense of humor, and practical jokes were his forte. It seems that he was driving back to Mill City after a day of logging. En route, he came upon a bear cub in the road. He slammed on the brakes, jumped out of his car, ran down the bear, grabbed it with a full nelson, lugged it back to his car, and deposited said bear into the trunk of his car. There was no mention about whether or not there was a companion to help open up the trunk.
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With the bear secure in the trunk, he drove on down to Mill City. At some point the notion came to him that it would be a good idea to stop at Tom’s station for gas. I’m assuming that the bumpy ride down the logging road cooped up in the trunk of Jerry’s car did nothing to improve the disposition of the bear. So both Jerry and the bear ended up at Tom’s station. The request to “Fill ‘er up!” was followed by the request to”Please check the air in the spare tire in the trunk. Here’s the key.” The sudden opening of the trunk presented the bear with a convenient escape route - slightly blocked by a human standing there. No Problem! Tom’s chest provided a convenient platform to the ground, and the bridge provided a convenient exit route. The bear, followed by Jerry when he could end his laughing spell, headed down the bridge. Jerry caught up with it, grabbed it with another full nelson, hauled it back to his car, put it in the trunk, and drove it back to the capture site to release it back into the wild. Jerry’s comment later, punctuated by a fit of laughter was, “It took off like a scalded cat!”
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Deputies increase patrols as Sublimity officials look for dark green 1990’s Toyota Camry driven by man who attempted to lure several kids with soccer ball Press release: Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies and school officials in Sublimity are on alert for a possible child predator who attempted to coerce several children into his car last Thursday morning. Sr. Deputy Chris Bangs responded to Sublimity Elementary School to investigate the report from the school. School officials told him at approximately 11:45am, a man driving a 1990’s dark green Toyota Camry approached several school kids who were playing in the school’s fenced play yard to the rear of the school. The man was parked on Starr Road and remained in his car. He did not come onto the school grounds or directly approach the children. He did attempt to coach them to his car by showing them a blue & white colored soccer ball and asking if it belonged to them. He held the ball outside his car window. They tried to ignore him and walk away, but he continued to back his car along the road to stay near them as he encouraged them to come to his car.
A teaching assistant monitoring the play yard spotted the man. She felt he was suspicious and began walking toward the car. When he realized he’d been observed by an adult, he quickly sped off westbound on Starr Road. The man was described as wearing a dark colored baseball hat. The children could see salt & pepper colored hair under the hat. He had a beard of the same color, and was wearing glasses. They were unable to provide an age or the race of the man. No license plate was obtained and no unusual identifying marks were seen on the car. An Internet photo of a similar mid-90’s Toyota is attached to this release. Sublimity School Principal Missy Riesterer personally notified the parents of each of the children involved and a notice was sent out to all parents of the school. The school will increase security, and have partitioned
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The suspicious man was driving a dark green Toyota Camry like this one here.
the play yard to restrict access from the road where the suspect approached the children. Children will be given additional briefings on personal safety and will be reminded what to do in situations like this one. Sr. Deputy Bangs will be increasing his patrols around the school. If you have information about this incident, please contact Deputy Bangs at 503.932.3244 or Cbangs@ co.marion.or.us .
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Pets/Vet & Training
Auto Repair Classic Auto and Tire Center (503)897-2256
Antiques/Resale Lyons Timbertown Resale. Home accessories, gifts, more. 1313 Main St. Lyons. 503-8594054; 503-507-1326. Facebook.
Butchers Gene’s Meat Market www.genesmeatmarket.com (503)859-2252.
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Psychotherapy Gregory J. Johanson, M .Div, Ph.D., NCC Director, Grace Counselling Center. (503)8974830. greg@gregjohanson.net.
Lodging
RV Repair
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Outdoor Recreation
Signs & Graphics White Water Signs and Graphics. (503)804-3613 www.whitewatersigns.com.
Kayak the Santiam, ACA Certified www.kayakthesantiam.com (503) 569-1229. Social Graces Dog Training socialgracesdogtraining@ gmail.com (503)859-3647 Ark Animal Care arkanimalcare@wavecable.com (503)897-6004 Santiam Healing Arts Reconnective healing for your horses and pets. Special Canyon pricing. Colleen Samuel. (503) 897-3357
Wood Products-retail Hardwood Components, Inc. hardwoodcomponents.com (503)859-2144 Kelly Lumber Sales www.kellylumbersales.com (503)897-2363
Weddings Weddings Your Way All seasons, indoors or out, all denominations. Colleen Samuel (503) 897-3357.