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The Canyon Weekly April 4, 2012

Volume 3, Issue 14

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

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Nationally renowned musical comedy coming to Mill City Santiam Hearts to Arts fundraiser to bring full-time music teacher to Santiam Canyon schools next year

If laughter is the best medicine, then Santiam Hearts to Arts has the perfect spring tonic for you! The 3rd annual Spring Awakening Celebration is taking on a new twist - bringing the phenomenally funny and amazingly talented musical stage duo Stoddard and Cole to Santiam Auditorium. These top notch entertainers have shared the stage with the likes of Keith Urban, the Beach Boys and the Oakridge boys, and have been perfecting their craft working together since the 70’s. “I saw these guys in concert, and I can easily say it was hands down the funniest show I’ve ever seen,” said Caroline Gillaspy.

“We are very fortunate to have them,” said Renate Medley, president and co-founder of Santiam Hearts to Arts. Professional guitar player and instructor Tom Cole moved to Mill City last year to be closer to his family in the northwest. He credits the mountains, the people and the fair weather that drew him to the North Santiam Canyon. “It’s amazing how the weather will be awful down in the valley, then I come home to the sun shining,” said Cole. “I’m looking forward to being part of all this.” This show is brought to us, in part, thanks to a generous gift from Pacific Power - and

Girl Scouts awarded for bravery, teamwork during purse theft

Two young ladies were selling Girl Scout cookies with their mothers in front of Stayton Safeway Feb 17 when one of the mothers had her purse snatched from the booth. Less than a month later, Abby Beattie and Cassie Klagge were awarded a Bronze Pin and plaque from the Stayton Police Department for bravery and working as a team. A young man had grabbed Scout mom Aimee Beattie’s purse and took off running across the parking lot. As Beattie gave chase, the two girls ran inside the store alerting the staff to call 911. The thief was chased about the parking lot by bystanders and finally threw the

largely from the tireless volunteers with Santiam Hearts to Arts (H2A). The brainchild of Renate Medley, H2A in now in its 5th year and has grown exponentially from its humble beginnings of an after school art club. Dedicated to serving the Santiam community through promotion of a wide variety of creative arts, H2A has been instrumental in bringing us the district wide Poetry and Art contest, the Big Band Dance Night with the Keizer Big Band, Black History Month event and the Theater Outreach productions featuring Anne of Green Gables and The Thirty Nine Steps. This year they are stepping into larger roles with the Mill City (cont’d on page 2)

purse back, but managed to escape. Surveillance tapes from Safeway showed a clear photo of him, and it was posted online and in the local papers. A few days later, the Stayton Police received a call by a mother who recognized the photo as her 16 year old son who had since left the area. A warrant was issued for his arrest and he was taken into custody last Wednesday. Mill City Troop 10102 Girl Scouts Abby Beattie “We are all so proud of those girls (l) and Cassie Klagge (r) were awarded the Bronze for keeping their cool and doing ex- Pin, a girl scout award for bravery and courage and actly what they were supposed to working as a team, from Stayton Police Department Officers Paul Eves and Corbin Lantz on March 11. do,” said Kathy Klagge.

Pacific Power works to restore service after spring storm

the cold and dark wondering how we could have ever possibly survived without our well pumps, forced air furnaces & fridges. The Spring Break storm left thousands without power, dropping tree limbs and power lines, “hitting hard in Albany, Sweet Home, Lacomb, and clear over to Lincoln City, in addition to the North Santiam Canyon,” said Doris Johnston, Regional Community Manager for Pacific Power. The crews were dispersed immediateThe Canyon Weekly ly - including some brought up from the southern part of the state. They set to PO Box 721 Lyons, OR 97358 www.TheCanyonWeekly.com work assessing and triaging where the editor@thecanyonweekly.com crews could be most effective. “The downed trees were an issue gain503-990-3037 ing access to some areas. Once we have access it is imperative that we work The Canyon Weekly is published weekly each Wednesday by Karen Widmer/ The Canyon Weekly from the substation-out through the 120 N. 1st St, Mill City, Or, 97360 P.O. Box 721 main distribution lines, picking up the Lyons, OR 97358. Subscription price: $38 annually most customers as we go.” Postmaster: Send address changes to The Canyon Pacific Power is planning a compreWeekly, PO Box 721, Lyons, OR 97358. Phone: 503990-3037. hensive tree trimming project througheditor@thecanyonweekly.com. out the canyon this year surrounding

In 1910, Pacific Power was formed in Oregon, delivering power to 7000 customers at a cost of 15 to 20 cents a kilowatt hour. Ten years later, homes began to get electric refrigerators and stoves sold door to door from the back of a truck. It wasn’t until later on in the century that the families of the North Santiam Canyon were fully powered up Jump a few decades into the future, to just two weeks ago, and the bunch of us sat in

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the power lines on the public lands, and reminds us that it’s the property owner’s responsibility to maintain their own trees from the “service drop” to the house. “If you do need to trim your trees, we can schedule a crew out to disconnect your service drop for a period of time to allow you to work safely. We don’t recommend homeowners to try trimming with live lines,” said Johnston. “Weather-heads and meter-bases in need of repair must be done by an electrician. I encourage everyone to take a look outside at where the electricity enters the home to assess for damage. Our number one concern is for the safety of our customers and our employees.” She also encourages the use of surge protectors for electronic equipment. To schedule a service drop call 888-8817070. To report a power outage call 877 LITESOUT. Do not touch downed lines! Call 911 immediately then call toll free 888-8817070.For more info: www.pacificpower.net.

During the recent power outages, many businesses had to either shut down or get creative. One of those, Mill City Pharmacy, made a big impression on Detroit resident Mary O’Dell. She needed her prescription - and was elated to see that the pharmacy was doing everything they could to keep getting those medications into patients hands. “I had called the day before and I drove down to get my prescription. But the power was out and so were their computer systems. So the pharmacy staff were hand writing all the prescriptions. They went out of their way to do that. It was awesome. I think that they just need to be recognized for their generosity and helpfulness. Now I do all of my prescriptions right there.” The Canyon Weekly would like to thank all of the local businesses and community members helped out our local neighbors during the last snowstorm.

Hearts to Arts, con’t from page 1

4th of July Celebration and the Cascade Foothills Saturday Faire in Gates. By far, their greatest undertaking has been the Canyon Arts Festival, now in its third year, drawing thousands of people to Mill City each spring for the “meet the artists” art gallery, live entertainment, theatrical productions, crafts fair, bikepowered spin art and literary workshops. This month, H2A is helping to bring the Ethos music program to Mill City Middle School for 4 days of drumming and percussion workshops. And recently, H2A dedicated $500 to SHS’s pop-culture class to keep the music flowing there. “Our main focus this year is to bring a full time music teacher to Gates Elementary and Mill City Middle School through the Americorp Volunteer program next

year,” said Renate Medley. “And the ticket sales from this upcoming concert will be a huge part of obtaining that goal.” Tickets are on sale now at Mill City Pharmacy, U.S. Bank in Mill City and Santiam High School via the International Club or by calling 503-507-3930. Online tickets: www.heartstoarts.org with paypal or credit card. Tickets may be available at the door, but with limited seating of 350 it is not guaranteed. Showtime: Saturday April 14, 6:30pm at Santiam Auditorium, 265 SW Evergreen St., Mill City. Dessert will be available provided by the International Club. Santiam Hearts to Arts meets on the first Saturday of each month at 10am at Trexler Farm Cafe, 20146 Ferry Rd. SE, Mehama. Interested in joining? Just show up, or call 503-897-2949. Next meeting is April 7th.

Gene’s Meat Market opens Keizer store

The local market known for their great tasting meats is now offering the same great tastes in Keizer. Steve Geisy at Gene’s Meat Market noticed that a lot of his customers were making the gas guzzling trip from the Salem area to his market in Mehama, so he thought he would make it easier on them and give them a more convenient place to shop. The satellite store, Gene’s Smokehouse, is located at 4906 River Road next to All Stars Sports Grill and just south of Safeway on River Road. It’s about 900 square feet and holds many of the same products as the market in Mehama, like hams, bacon, beef jerky, sausages (german and summer) and turkey.

Kay Geisy and her granddaughter are running the Keizer store, keeping the business a family affair. They opened Gene’s Smokehouse about three weeks ago after planning to open another location for the last couple of years, said Steve Geisy. The Keizer location will be open Wed-Sat 10am-5pm; contact 503390-5386 for more information.

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Local Speak: What did you do for Spring Break? “I broke my nose roughhousing with my brother!” Christine Morreira, Little North Fork “I worked all week at Giovanni’s Mountain Pizza.” Allison Allbritton, Mill City

“Well, we had no power for 3 days so we sort of camped out inside, then spent the rest of the time cleaning up after ourselves once the power came back on!” Shelly Moberg, Mill City

(Note to self: Next time power is out all over the canyon, Gio’s has a generator!)

“We took our exchange student on a road trip through the redwoods and on to San Francisco.” Bruce Sexton, Mill City Denise Sanders of Lyons took advantage of the weather last week and got in some excellent cross country skiing up near the Santiam Pass at Ray Benson Sno-Park.

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Canyon Fireworks BBQ Competition: help us stoke the fire!

The First Annual Canyon Fireworks BBQ Competition will be held on Sunday, July 1, 2012. This is the newest event for The City of Mill City’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. To make it a success, we need your help and sponsorship! Funds raised will go toward the required prize money for the winning teams; in order to hold the event, we must raise at least $2500 in prize money; to attract enough teams to compete, and we need to raise approximately $5000. This event will be sanctioned by the Pacific Northwest Barbeque Association (PNWBA) and will be open to its member teams as well as individuals and groups from the local area. Cooks will compete in several categories including Chicken, Ribs, Sausage and Tri-Tip. A “People’s Choice” award is also being considered if donated funds allow. Please help us by donating toward our fundraising goals; all sponsors will be mentioned in our publicity and print materials, listed on the City’s website and acknowledged on the Fourth of July Committee’s Facebook page. Those contributing at the Roman Candle level or above will receive additional acknowledgement at the event itself. Canyon Fireworks BBQ Competition

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Sponsorship Levels: $ 10 - $100 Firecracker $101 - $250 Cherry Bomb $251 - $500 Roman candle $501 - $1000 M-80 $1001 or more Skyrocket *Funds must be pledged by April 20, 2012. All donations must be dropped off or sent to City Hall NO LATER THAN June 15th. The City of Mill City is a non-profit organization. For more information about the event and sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Event Coordinator, Sheila Hoover, at (503) 586-8071 or sheila@itwtrailrides. com; the staff at Mill City’s City Hall will also be able to answer questions.

Lyons city wide clean up day May 19

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electronic equipment. • Passenger tires up to 26” will be accepted at a minimal charge. • Vehicles with titles taken at no charge. • Vehicles without titles, Oregon plates only - $50.00 • Liquids, fluids will not be accepted. • Motors: accepted if drained of fluids. • No propane tanks or 55 gallon barrels with residue. • Concrete will not be accepted. Volunteers are always needed and welcome to come and help out for the day or part of the day. We hope to be supplying FREE house paint to residents on a first come first served basis. Info: City Manager Mary Mitchell 503-859-2167

Rep. Sprenger announces town halls

SALEM—Representative Sherrie Sprenger (R-Scio) announced her plan to host a two town halls in her district. Both meetings will include an overview of the recently adjourned February Legislative Session followed by a general discussion. “I’m looking forward to sharing accomplishments from the session, but more importantly listening to constituents,” said Rep. Sprenger. The first will be hosted with Senator Fred Girod (R-Lyons) on Tuesday, April 10, 7-8pm at the Stayton Public Library. Rep. Sprenger will also be having a town hall at the Sweet Home Police Department on Thursday April, 19 from 7-8pm at 1950

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Historical Society to showcase heritage center

North Santiam Historical Society will meet on Thursday, April 5 at 7pm at the Gates Fire Hall. The program is about Willamette Heritage Center, which is the new organization that includes both Mission Mill Museum and Marion County Historical Society. A slide show will be presented that shows some of the exhibit items that are relevant to the North Santiam Canyon and pioneer history. Kylie Pine will explain both the layout of the museum and the organizational structure of Willamette Heritage. Both members and guests are welcome.

“We’re looking for people who would like to have fun with the public and are willing to volunteer their time a few days a month, including holiday weekends, to help with our Bigfoot productions at Fish Bend,” said Dan Best, aka Ranger Dan. “Currently we are looking for an actor to portray a ranger, an actor to portray a guest and could use several 6’+ tall actors to wear one of our 2 professional Sasquatch costumes. We also need a few enthusiastic people who are comfortable waiting in the dark, listening for cues to help enhance the experience of the audience.” If dabbling in the performing arts this summer appeals to you, give Ranger Dan a call at 503-949-5225. Dan is also working on his current film production The Legend of Boggy Creek and bit parts may be available.

Lyons Garden Club to host Bauman Farms Canyon Crisis Center The Lyons Garden Club will hold their seeks donations monthly meeting on April 11, 1 pm in the Lyons Fire Department Conference room. Hostesses will be Nina Leffler and Barbara Rice. Refreshments served. Guest speaker will be a representative from Bauman Farm & Garden. Guests and new members are always welcome. Dues to join are $5/year which includes an activity book and name tags and notifications of upcoming events. Upcoming event for May 9 will be a road trip to visit Wavra Farms and Nursery and have lunch at the Oregon Gardens Restaurant. If you are interested please notify the club ahead of time. For more information please contact Jean Evett 503-859-2563 or Diane Stockmar 503-394-2197.

Fishermen’s Bend seeks a few good thespians

Each summer, Ranger Dan and the crew at Fishermen’s Bend like to drum up the drama, entertaining their campers and guests with live productions of The Legend of Skookum Canyon, a fictitious place that seems just a bit like home. In the evening, the guests arrive at the amphitheater for a fireside chat with the camp ranger, but soon find out that something has the ranger a bit unsettled. A story unfolds, with many surprises in store, including a couple “uninvited guests.”

The Canyon Crisis Center in Mill City needs your help. We are out of these items: shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, baby shampoo, baby powder, baby lotions, body lotions, toothpaste, make-up, hair brushes, soap-less hand wash and small boxes of laundry soap. To donate, please call Cheri at 503-897-2327.

Stayton Area Rotary Annual Wine Tasting

April 14, 6pm, Silver Falls Winery, 4972 Cascade Hwy SE, Sublimity. Rotary Club Members invite you to join them at this fun annual event. Tickets are $25 single/$50 Couple, and are available at Roth’s Fresh Market, Stayton Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Members or at staytonevents.com. Win a full course dinner for twelve, wine included, provided by Trexler Farm. Raffle tickets are $20. Featured Participants At This Year’s Event Include: Silver Falls Vineyards ~ Abiqua Wind Vineyard, Willamette Valley Vineyards ~ Del Rio Vineyards & Winery, Seven Brides Brewing ~ Trexler Farms Catering ~ Gene’s Meat Market ~ Artist Paul Toews/Art Gone Wild. Projects receiving benefit from Rotary involvement and fundraising include student scholarships like Polio Plus and area youth activities, community projects, Stayton Food Bank and Peer Court.

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~ It’s a very, very hoppy Santiam Canyon Easter ~ Thursday, April 5

Friday, April 6

Canyon Gleaners Easter Bake Sale April 5 & 6, 10am-3pm US Bank, Hwy 22 Mill City. Santiam Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Easter Tulip Sale April 5-6th from 9am-3pm in the hospital lobby and at Santiam Medical Clinic and Mehama True Value. All proceeds go the scholarship program and also to purchase needed supplies for the various hospital departments. In 2011, the Auxiliary awarded 10 scholarships for a total of $7,850. Preorders or info: Char Bartosz 503-749-2910 or Maryann Meredith 503-897-4808. Tulips are $5 per bunch of 10 tulips or $100 for a box of 20 bunches. They are available in a variety of colors while the supply lasts. Lakeside Easter Egg Hunt April 6, 2pm at Lakeside Assisted Living, 2201 N Third Avenue, Stayton. Children participating in the hunt should bring their Easter baskets and meet in the lobby. The egg hunt will be held outdoors, weather permitting, and divided into age groups. Be the first to find the prize egg in you age group and win a prize. Be sure to bring your camera, the Easter Bunny will be stopping by. Light refreshments will be served.

Saturday, April 7

Campus Easter Egg Hunt April 7 (rain or shine), 10am at Marian Estates in Sublimity, near the pond. Children ages 0-10 are invited to hunt for over 4,000 plastic eggs. Camp Taloali Easter Activities 15934 North Santiam Highway (between Lyons and Stayton) April 7 - 11:30am lunch, 1pm Easter Egg Hunt, followed by activities, including climbing tower if weather permits. Free, but donations are gladly accepted to help pay for re-certification of climbing tower. RSVP to camptaloali@ comcast.net or 971-239-8153 Canyon Critters Academy First Annual Easter Carnival at Gates Elementary April 7, 11am-3pm. Free admission, tickets .25 each: carnival games like duck pond, cupcake walk and bean bag toss and others. Egg Decorating Contest at 11:30am - Most Original, Cotton Tails Choice and Most Eggcellent. Professional photos by JMJ Photography. A donation will be made to the Santiam High International Club for donating their time to run games which will go towards their trip to Europe in 2014. The remaining proceeds will go in a fund for much needed supplies and an outdoor playground for Canyon Critter’s Academy Preschool.

Sunday, April 8

Community Easter Sunrise Service April 8, 6:30am at Fairview Cemetery. Sponsored by the Mill City/Gates Ministerial Association. Easter Brunch April 8, 9am at Mill City Presbyterian Church on 3rd & Broadway. Worship at 10am. Community Easter Service at Mill City Middle School, sponsored by Mill City Christian Church. April 8, 10am. Gates Fire Department annual Easter Egg Hunt at Gates Elementary School April 8, 1pm. Join the Easter Bunny for this FREE event (donations accepted - all proceeds go

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across Linn County. These are kids who have pledged to “take a S.T.A.N.D. - Students Taking Action Not Drinking,” who, in the video, are seen enjoying dancing and hanging out with friends at a party, and not relying on alcohol to set the scene. The video is set to be shown at school assemblies. “The statistics show that - these days - 93 out of 100 thirteen year old kids in Oregon do NOT drink,” says Caroline Gillaspy. “And we want to reward our kids for their healthy choices by giving them a graduation party they can truly remember.” Raffle ticket to win the quad are available at the Mill City U. S. Bank and at the Santiam Canyon School District Office, or call 503 897-2227.

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Missoula Children’s Theatre cracks us up

What a great excuse to get together with neighbors and laugh ourselves silly, then afterwards gather in the high school commons to agree how universally adorable our children are. Last week, 35 local kids participated in the week-long workshop to prepare them for two weekend performances, and a lifetime of memories. The production of Cinderella was not just a great learning opportunity for community kids, it was truly a lot of fun for everyone. Pictured here is the entire local cast of Cinderella -MCT style. Thank you Missoula Children’s Theatre!

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FREE Notary Public Educational Seminar April 26, 2-5pm at Trexler Chaplain for Home Visits Pastor John Farm in Mehama with the Secretary Olivera of Mill City visits those who of State. Covers the rules cannot get out for and regulations for Oregon prayer. 503-910Notaries, how to identify the 8164 signer, what to record in your FREE RIDE to journal, what requirements Gates Community are needed to create a proper Church of Christ Oregon Notarial Certificate. for Sunday services. Call 503-897Retreat and Conference Center Info: http://notsem.sos.state. or.us/ Register on-line, or 3210 (lv msg) and 503-986-2200. Dale Dietzel will stop by your house. Stayton Lions Club Annual $14 to $26 He’ll call you Barkdust Sale Sat, April 28 (Sliding Scale) with time. Sunday and Sat, May 5 at Norpac. School at 9:45am. $70 per load of 2.5 yards of Reservations required.

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fir barkdust. Info: 503-559Stoddard and Call 503.854.3320 4738. Cole performs www.Breitenbush.com at Santiam High Canyon Readers at Trexler School AuditoFarm in Mehama. This group has about rium Saturday, April 14. Fundraiser for 6-10 people of all ages in a comfortable Santiam Hearts to Arts. Tickets sold by group discussion format. Upcoming the Santiam High International Club for books include - May 10: The Inven$10 each. tion of Air by Steven Johnson. Dinner All Dressed Up Prom Dress Giveaway April 14, 11am-5pm, Stayton Public Library. Formal wear and accessories giveaway for teens going to prom at local area high schools. Students must show student ID, or a report card or transcript. Event is free for high school students. Info: 503-881-0711.

6:30pm, discussion at 7pm. Meets every second Thursday of the month. Info: Herb Bastuscheck 503-859-2668.

Federal Lakes Recreation Committee, Detroit Lake meets April 18, 2012.

SHS Class of 1967 45th Reunion Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8 & 9, 2012 at John Neal Park in Lyons. Info: Sandy 503-8974236 or Susann 503-897-2177.

North Santiam Quilters 31st Annual Spring Fling Quilt Show April 20-21 at Gates Community Church of Christ. Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-3pm. Admission $2. Raffle prize: queen “Bride’s Bouquet” quilt - tickets $1ea or 6/$5. Soup luncheon from 11am-2pm.Info: 503-8973398.

Dog Training Classes! 6-week Obedience and Social Skills Class starts Wednesday, April 25, 6:30pm at Mill City Scout Cabin. $75. Pre-Registration required. Private Lessons and other classes also available. Call Linda at 503859-3647 or e-mail: socialgracesdogtraining@gmail.com

Canyon Life Museum in Mill City will be open for Memorial Day weekend (May 24-26: Thursday, Friday and Saturday) and open for touring by appt. Info: Francis Thomas at 503-897-2816.

Events This Week Wednesday, April 4

7pm Fourth of July Committee meets at Mill City City Hall.

Thursday, April 5

Mill City Middle School Math Day 9am-3pm Santiam Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Annual Easter Tulip Sale Stayton hospital lobby, Santiam Medical Clinic in Mill City, Mehama True Value Hardware. Info: 503-749-2910. $5 per

bunch of 10 tulips or $100 for a box of 20 bunches. North Santiam Historical Society meets at Gates Fire Hall. Info: Francis Thomas at 503-897-2816. 4-7pm SHS Track Meet at Regis 6-7:30pm Stayton High School 8th Grade Open House 757 W Locust Street, Stayton. All 8th grade students and parents are invited. 6-9pm FREE business classes with GROW North Santiam Registration required, call Allison at 503-871-5188. Create a Vision for Your Business Gates Fire Hall – Gates 6:30-7:30pm Santiam Canyon School District Board Meeting

Friday, April 6

9am-3pm Santiam Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Annual Easter Tulip Sale Stayton hospital lobby, Santiam Medical Clinic in Mill City, Mehama True Value Hardware. Info: 503-749-2910. $5 per bunch of 10 tulips or $100 for a box of 20 bunches. 10am-3pm SHS International Club car wash fundraiser at Poppa Al’s in Mill City. $5 per car (exterior wash only) with $1 off any specialty burger at Poppa Al’s. 4:30-6:30pm SHS Varsity Baseball home game vs. Western Mennonite

Saturday, April 7

9am-1pm FREE business classes with GROW North Santiam Registration required, call Allison at 503-871-5188. Three Simple Steps to Business Success. Gates Fire Hall. 10am Santiam Hearts to Arts meets at Trexler Farm Cafe, 20146 Ferry Rd. SE, Mehama. All interested welcome. Call 502-897-2949. Santiam Hearts to Arts meets the first Saturday of each month. 12-2pm SHS Varsity Basketball home game vs. Monroe

Sunday, April 8

See our Easter Calendar, page 6

Monday, April 9

7-9pm Lyons RFPD Board meets at the Lyons Fire Hall

Tuesday, April 10

family will take place from 9am Mill City Municipal Court at Mill 6-7:30pm. 6-9pm FREE business classes City Fire Hall with GROW North Santiam 4:30-6:30pm SHS Varsity Baseball Registration required, call Alhome game vs. Regis lison at 503-871-5188. Identify 6pm Mill City City Council meets at Your Target Market & How to Mill City Middle School library Reach It. At Gates Fire Hall. 6-7pm Lyons Planning Commission 6:30pm Mill City Gates meets at Lyons City Hall 6:30pm Mari-Linn School PTA meets at Recreation Association meets at Scout Cabin - 49003 Remine Rd, the school library. Mill City. Non-profit youth sports 6:30pm Detroit City Council meets at Mon-Thurs 5:30a-4p Tue-16oz Flvrd Latte$2 Fri 5:30a-5p organization with scholarships for Detroit meeting room Thur-Double Punch Sat-Sun 6:30a-5p 7pm Gates City Council meets at Gates low income participants. Hwy 22 & Gates Hill Rd 503.897.6031 6:30pm Canyon Readers at Trexler City Hall Farm in Mehama. The Hunger Game 12pm Senior Meals Fellowship Hall, Wednesday, April 11 by Suzanne Collins. Dinner 6:30pm, dis- MC Presbyterian. Meals on Wheels: 6:30pm Mill City Lions Club meets at cussion at 7pm. Info: Herb Bastuscheck Ruth:503 897-2204 Mt. Edge Cafe, 320 NW Santiam Blvd, 503-859-2668. 7:30pm Santiam Al-Anon, Mt. View Mill City. Sandy Lyness 503-551-2645 6:30-8pm College 101 Night at Regis Church, Aumsville 7-8pm Lyons-Mehama Water District High School. Open to all community Wednesdays Board meets at Mehama Fire Hall members - high school, parents, future 10am-3pm Judy’s Art Class at Mill 7:15-8am Granola for Grandparents college students. Presentation on colat Mari-Linn School in Lyons. Grandmas lege information (7pm) with pizza dinner City Eagles Hall. Oil painting, all levels welcome. Weekly on Wednesdays. Drop and Grandpas come have breakfast with (6:30-7pm) Info: 503-769-2159. in, open to all. 503 859-2213 your grandchild. Friday, April 13 7pm AA Mtg Santiam Chapel, Lyons. 8-9:30 am Coffee with the Superin5pm Steppin’ Up Dance Recital Tara tendent at Mari-Linn School in Lyons. Thursdays Manning brings her annual dance school Superintendent Gardner will be discuss10am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, recital with “The Steppin’Up Dancers to ing Long Range Facilities Planning and Gates Church, all levels! 897-2102 Santiam Auditorium. $5 at the door. 503Professional Learning Communities. 12pm Senior Meals. Fellowship Hall, 409-3440. 6pm Bovine Vaccination Information MC Presbyterian Church. FREE Happy Friday the 13th! Do you know Clinic with Dr. Ryan Scholz, DVM from 4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12 where Jason Voorhees is? Ark Animal Care. Reps from vaccine grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos companies will be available for questions. Ball. FREE. Mill City Baptist Church. Gates Fire Hall. Info: 503-897-6004 4pm Weight Watchers meets at Santiam Canyon School District office on EverThursday, April 12 Mondays green, Mill City. Weigh in at 4pm; meet4-7pm SHS Track home meet vs. Ken4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12th ing begins at 4:30. $155/session, prorated. nedy and Scio grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, ect. Info: Nichole Cooper 503-897-2321. 5:30-7:30pm Family Science and EnFREE. Mill City Baptist Church. 5:30-9:30pm Youth Movie Night Ages gineering Night at Mari-Linn School in 6:30-8pm Zumba in the Canyon SHS 10-18 Mill City Christian Church. All Lyons. Book Fair open from 5:30-6pm. commons 265 SW Evergreen St. Mill kids MUST be picked up by 9pm. Free. Engineering Activities for the whole City 503-949-7621 6-8pm EPIC Youth Group at Santiam 7-8:30pm Santiam Com- Chapel in Lyons. Free. munity Chorus rehearses 6:30-8pm Zumba in the Canyon at Mill City Christian Santiam High School commons 265 SW Church. Please join us as Evergreen St. Mill City 503-949-7621 we prepare music for upFridays coming performances. All 10am-12pm Kid Zone Fun, crafts and levels welcome. Info: Jo a FREE sack lunch. Mill City Baptist Ann at 503-859-3426. Church. 140 N. 1st. St (503) 536-5414 Tuesdays 1pm Canyon Senior Center Open 10am-2pm Quilting Pinochle 844 South First St, Mill City Club Canyon Bible Fel503-897-4176 lowship, Lyons 910-4918 7:30-8:30pm Idanha AA at City Hall

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Bill Sanderson’s River Report April 4, 2012 503-897-3301

On March 31, the North Santiam River rose significantly because of heavy rainfall and plenty of snowmelt upstream from Detroit Lake. The river and tributaries rose and became muddy. The last week of March, Detroit Lake rose more than ten feet, even with increased outflows. The lake is twelve feet above the desired level, and that water will be released as soon as possible. There is still ten feet of storage between the present level and the summer lake level. The high river water is expected to last until April 12 or longer. The projected flow is to have about 6,000 cubic feet per second flow at Packsaddle from April 3 until April 10, but that forecast will be revised on April 2 and may change dramatically. If that flow (or higher) actually happens, there will be navigational difficulties in all river sections above Green’s Bridge. There will be the possibility of trees and logs moving around and changing river channels again. Last week, anglers were able to catch fresh steelhead in the lower sections. Below many of the gravel bar islands, there is pocket water that is two or three or four feet deep, and the upstream bound steelhead like to rest in that water. They attack spoons and spinners that invade their territory. Jigs, bait, flies, and drift gear also work well. The secret is to find water that is clear enough, slow enough, and shallow enough to hold fish. There are dozens of drifts like that in every different run on the river. For the week of March 30 through April 7, it will be necessary to check the river level and the forecast the day before any trip is considered. It may be that the whole week will be washed (flooded) out and that all trips may be cancelled. It may also be that things settle down and several days might be workable. Next “Learn the River” trip is scheduled to run from Stayton to Green’s Bridge on April 7 (possibly delayed due to high water.) Steelheaders Salem Chapter meets at Wholesale Sports on April 4 at 6:30pm.

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Linn County Sheriff’s Office Police Log for March 26 to April 1 Date: 03/26/12 Time: 17:42 CRIM MISCHIEF 300 Block 5TH AV Mill City Caller’s neighbor came and wrote profanity on the callers fence. Neighbor has been trespassed from the property already. Date: 03/26/12 Time: 18:29 VIOL OF RESTR ORDER 500 Block DOUGLAS ST Mill City Caller reporting susp has been texing her daughter and telling her to tell caller things. Date: 03/26/12 Time: 20:31 DISTB-OTHER 900 Block 3RD AV Mill City yelling coming from house, sounds like female is getting slapped. Date: 03/27/12 Time: 6:53 TRESPASS 800 Block KINGWOOD AV Mill City Caller states that she has posted no trespassing signs. Sometime during the night and took her renter’s vehicle off the property. Her

renter has been in a legal battle Date: 03/27/12 Time: 9:51 SUSP-PERSON 45800 Block LYONS MILL CITY DR Male sleeping inside a toyota corolla dx gry parked in front of apt 6 Has been parked at the location since yesterday. Date: 03/27/12 Time: 10:23 HAZ-TRAFFIC 46700 Block LYONS MILL CITY DR Per 755 contacted STR, they will be enroute for vehicle. Date: 03/27/12 Time: 15:21 THEFT-RPT 100 Block 3RD AV Mill City Caller requesting contact regarding people using his trailer. The trailer is currently chained to a post at the location. Date: 03/28/12 Time: 11:52 LITTERING 200 Block 1ST AV Mill City lighting a cig carton on fire and throwing it out the window while parked at clinic. 736 will stand by for 714

Date: 03/28/12 Time: 17:59 JUV-COMPLAINT 600 Block FAIRVIEW ST Juveniles threw tree branch in roadway Date: 03/28/12 Time: 23:46 SUSP-VEHICLE 600 Block FAIRVIEW ST Mill City PR advises that a vehicle just came into the park and is sitting behind the baseball field. Pr is the park host Date: 03/29/12 Time: 9:26 UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY TO MOTOR VEHICLE 42400 Block KINGSTON-LYONS DR caller reports his veh broken into sometime over night, a cell ph and charger were taken caller is at home for contact Date: 03/29/12 Time: 18 :21 HARASSMENT RPT 300 block 5TH AV Mill City Pr advised that she and her family are being threatened by their neighbor. It became

physical on 3/20. Pr said he reported this but was unhappy about the result. Date: 03/30/12 Time: 14:23 VIOL CITY ORD 1200 Block MAIN ST LYONS FIRE DEPT Caller works at City Hall and has received a call that there is a black Escalade that is left parked in front of location during the week and is moved on the weekends. Date: 03/30/12 Time: 19:16 DOG COMPLAINT 300 Block LOCUST ST dog barking.

Mill City Fire Department Calls March 20-26 3/21------01:17------------------NW Santiam BLvd---------------------------Misc 3/21-----04:46-------------------SW Evergreen-------------------------------Misc 3/22-----06:53------------------SE Kingwood---------------------------------Misc 3/24-----07:19------------------SE 7th Ave-------------------------------------Medical 3/24------19:04------------------S. 1st Ave-------------------------------------Medical 3/25-------07:01----------------NW Santiam Blvd----------------------------Misc 3/26-----08:57------------------SE Fairview-----------------------------------Medical 3/26-----16:13----------------------SE 4th Ave---------------------------------Misc 3/26-----22:45-------------------NE Santiam Blvd--------------------------Medical

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Detroit cowboy Michael Conway, better known as Maverick, passed away last week at age 62. Described by ebrate his life. There, his brother Tim Conmany agreed that the way as a poet, MaverCowboy Thanksgiving ick was born in Susanshould continue - and ville, CA and earned should be re-named his Bachelor’s Degree “Maverick’s Cowboy from the University of Thanksgiving” in honor California, Davis. He earned his Master’s Degree from the University of Nevada, Reno and attended law school for one year. Above: This family photo (courtesy of Over the years, Maver- Gloria Loveberg) shows Maverick (cenick worked in construc- ter) his sister Jeanne Winjeg (left) and his mom Mary Conway (right). Right: tion, real estate, built Kane’s Marina hosted Maverick’s celjeeps and was primarily ebration of life. His brother Tim Conway known in Oregon for (left) and Kane’s owner Larry Loveberg his company Maverick (right) remembered him as a good man. of the man who worked so Video Productions. hard to make it happen. But in Detroit, Maverick was best known The remembrance packed Kane’s upper as a cowboy. He came to the area in 2005 floor. Several family members traveled from from Montana and made fast friends with out of state to thank the Detroit community. the owners of Kane’s Marina. In 2008, he Maverick’s mom Mary Conway came from rented an RV there - and from then on, could Susanville, CA, his brother Tim Conway often be found at his favorite morning spot came from Sacramento, CA and his sister on the lower deck, drinking coffee with Jeanne Winjeg came from Tacoma. Kane’s owner Gloria Loveberg. Many of Maverick’s friends stood up to Maverick was well known for organizshare stories about the man who helped ing the annual Cowboy Thanksgiving. He make Detroit a unique place to be. brought the tradition from Montana, where “He was always giving advice about somethe feasting holiday is celebrated in January, thing,” said Autumn Warden, now of Silverafter the calving season. ton, who used to work at Kane’s Marina. “I told him that we didn’t have any cowHere’s just a few things that they said: boys,” said Detroit resident Kevin Hills. “I “He had a presence. When he walked into told him we’re a logging community. But he a room, you kinda felt it. He had a wealth of said that didn’t matter.” spirit and brought a lot to Detroit. He had For Maverick, it was more about getting people together. First he tried Cowboy Golf, but that didn’t work. So the Cowboy Thanksgiving was born - and started with a rained out event eight years ago at Kane’s Marina with 30 people. It’s now grown to an event that requires two acres. Last Saturday, the De16

so many dimensions and offered so much.” “It seems so odd not to have him here (at a community gathering). He always organized everything.” “He would find these strange people to talk to - and had a gift for getting the oddest people to feel very welcome. He made people that had never been to Detroit feel like they were a part of it.” “He was a cowboy from inside out. He didn’t just put on a hat.” “When I took over Cedars Restaurant two years ago, they said ‘This is Maverick, he comes with the place.’ We’re definitely going to miss him.” “If you sat down and started talking to him, you were good for an hour.” “He was a good cook. He enjoyed that.” “I bugged him for years to be on city council. He said he’d rather be a rogue. I think he might have been smarter than me.” “He was pretty sharp. He was sweet and kind and the only cowboy I’ve ever known.” “He loved being in Detroit. He wanted to have people around him.” “I’ve never met anyone like him.” “He ate more oysters - I bought 160, we had 10 people eating them and I think Betty only ate two.” “He used to tell me ‘I wonder what the poor people are doing today.’ We were the poor people.” “He was a heck of a friend.” “What’s a ‘baileywick’? It’s a Maverickism, we’ll never know.” Other Maverickisms that were often heard: “Just one more, then I’m gonna go...” “Let me tell you a story...” “Call a spade a spade...”

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Family friend Dana Andersen spoke on behalf of the family. “It’s so good to hear all of your stories. We are so grateful to this community - you’ve been his family these last few years. I’m just so grateful you all are here.”