The Canyon Weekly October 24, 2012
Volume 3, Issue 43
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Mountain Edge Cafe returns to the Kirschs A new sign as you enter town, a new menu to tempt your tummy and several familiar faces help welcome you back to Mountain Edge Cafe in Mill City. Dale and Mary Kirsch of Gates, have returned once again to the restaurant business. Having been “retired” for nearly 11 months, they are now back overseeing the day to day affairs of the popular breakfast/ lunch eatery. The Kirschs were raised in the North Santiam Canyon and raised their five children here as well and have spent most of their 56 years of marriage here. Their lifelong, first hand local experience brings them both to having a deep rooted sense of the history of the canyon. The restaurant is decorated with antique logging tools and historical photos. “I really want to keep expanding on that by bringing in more photos and artifacts that show the rich diversity of community, and the history of the timber industry,” said Mary Kirsch. The restaurant will continue to serve all
the same standards, plus some more. The refurbished menu reads like a wishlist of comfort foods. “It reads like a vegans worst nightmare!” jokes Brian Barker of Lyons. Indeed, if you want steak and eggs, and bacon and sausage....you’ve come to the right place. Add in BLT’s, Rubens and hot roast beef, and the appeal increases. Ken Cartwright of Salem lists those as his fav’s, and says, “the bottomless cup of coffee is always a good thing too.” “As a vegetarian, I go there for the breakfast, and I appreciate that they have great gardenburgers,” ads Colleen Samuel of Gates. Besides their menu choices, the interesting local historical displays and the warm family friendly atmosphere, we are just glad Mountain Edge Cafe is here, and is an integral part of the community. Says Mary Kirsch, “I keep trying to retire, but here I am, and it sure is good to see everyone again.”
Lyons Rural Fire Department looks for third time charm Some outdated rescue rigs and increased maintenance costs are driving the all volunteer crew of the Lyons Rural Fire Department to seek the community’s approval of a $1 million bond measure. This will be the third time the department goes to the voters to seek funding for the continued protection services. Measure 22-115 is expected to cost Lyons homeowners about $6/month on an average $100,000 home, and the money will be used to replace the antiquated trucks. “There is no value to them being in the fire service any more, and we’ve racked up over $31,000 in the past 2 years in maintenance costs alone. If we don’t say this stuff is getting old, we’re not doing our job,” said Byron Brown, president of the volunteer association, and fire truck engineer. “Plus, home insurance agencies look to the ongoing accreditation of local fire departments to keep homeowners insurance at a low cost. It’s a win-win.” The Lyons Rural Fire Department serves about 4,000 people in the areas in and around Lyons of nearly 37 square miles.
Mountain Edge Cafe
Come in for our Hunter’s Specials Breakfast and Lunch for here or to go $6.95 Soup and Sandwich Special Open Daily 6am to 2 pm
503-897-2741
320 Northwest Santiam Boulevard Mill City 1