The Canyon Weekly July 11, 2012
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Volume 3, Issue 28
News and Life - For Our Side of the Mountain! Serving the communities of Lyons, Mehama, Elkhorn, Mill City, Gates, Niagra, Detroit, Breitenbush, Idanha and Marion Forks
Drivers give officer thumbs up for catching 112mph hwy speeder The reckless driving of a 30-year old Aloha man resulted in his arrest and the impound of his father’s car near Mill City. Sr. Deputy Jeff Nicoloff was working on Highway 22 near milepost 27 around noon last Sunday when he spotted a speeding red 2007 Acura RDX traveling westbound. At the time, the driver - Jason Scott Butters of Aloha, Oregon - was passing another vehicle and could barely control his car. Deputy Nicoloff clocked the car going 112mph and stopped the vehicle. The driver, Butters, told the deputy he wasn’t sure how fast he was going, but felt it was
“safe” because he was passing other cars. Apparently other drivers disagreed with his assessment as they honked their horns, waved and gave the deputy a “thumbs up” as they drove by the car stop. Butters was arrested for reckless driving and cited for excessive speed. He was booked into the Marion County Jail. The vehicle, which belonged to his father, was impounded at the scene. He has prior speeding convictions on his record.
Press release - The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has received a number of disturbing calls and emails from concerned residents reporting that domestic animals are being used for target practice in areas of Marion County. The reports indicate that people who are responding to Craigslist ads offering free domestic animals to good homes, and then using the animals (specifically cats) for target practice. Officials are currently trying to determine if these reports are factual. Some reports are quoting Facebook postings and we have heard that there may be photos supporting the behavior. Marion County Sheriff’s Office aggressively investigates all reports of animal neglect or cruelty. To report information about these crimes, call Marion County Sheriff’s Office Tip line at
503.540.8079 (and remain anonymous) or email Deputy Mark Ferron at Mferron@co.marion. or.us. Send any photos depicting this behavior or showing the animals reportedly shot to Deputy Ferron or the Public Information Officer, Don Thomson at dthomson@co.marion.or.us or call 503-932-8002. If these reports are factual, we need your help to stop these attacks and arrest the offenders.
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Mill City hosts best small town Fourth of July Celebration Photo by Rust Bucket Photography
Sheriff asks for public’s help to investigate animal abuse reports
Residents and visitors agree - this year’s Fourth of July Celebration and Parade brought a jovial flair to the the City of Mill City as flags were waved and freedom exclaimed on Evergreen Street, throughout town, and in Kimmel Park on July 4. Parade entrants like the North Santiam Historical Society (above) competed for top honors this year. For more about the fun filled event, including photos of the crowd and entrants, see pages 4 and 5 of this issue.
Customer Appreciation Day All day Saturday! Win prizes: Color TV, DVD Player and Kid’s Bike Meet Chester Cheeto! Balloons &Coloring Contest
Great Deals! Watermellons just 19 cents/lb
FREE HOT DOGS with chips, soda & popcorn
Saturday, July 14 10am-5pm
Mill City Market Place 829 1st Ave., Mill City 503-897-2006
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