January 5, 2011
Volume 2, Issue 1
News and life ~for our side of the mountain!
Feels Like We’re Living In A Winter Wonderland
Locals and visitors agree, the North Santiam Canyon is the winter place to be! By Karen Widmer Right: Jack Schwarte
(shown) and Laurie Garrett of Salem enjoy snow shoeing at Maxwell Butte and warming up with a cup of coffee at Rosie’s. They snow shoe or ski at least twice a month,. “It is good for the soul to hike amongst the trees and through the snow,” said Jack. Above: The North Santiam’s creeks and rivers are the year round kayaking destination for Gerry Orr, of Gates, Cliff Priddy of Turner and Chris Watson of Milwaukee. “I’d say I’m here 70 times a year, but I’d like to make it more,” said Chris. All report Giovanni’s as one of their favorite haunts, and yes ladies, they’re all single!
Photo courtesy of Laurie Garrett
Left: Gates residents Josh
Photo courtesy of Josh Weathers
and Alycia Weathers and son, Ben, can be found out exploring the nearby hills on any given day. The New Year inspired them to create a new friend. Here they are on Monument Peak welcoming “Fred’ to the family.
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Below: A winter stroll around John Neal Park finds Bert and Shirley Krock from Lyons, who moved to the area twelve years ago from Salem and never looked back. “We walk year round, every day if we can,” said Bert. “We dress for the weather.” So does their furry friend, Pepper, who luckily lives just a block away with her people.
Above: Benjamin
Above: Rick Greenman, of Salem, found here casting for steelhead at Fisherman’s Bend in the subfreezing temperatures. When asked if he got cold, his response? “Oh yeah!”
and Gavin Rash reenact the civil war at their family cabin in Detroit. “The forest is therapeutic for us and our wild boys,” said mom Renee.
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New Midwife Comes To The Canyon By Jill Cohen
Elise Erickson comes to our area with a strong vision of helping women throughout the life span, offering care from adolescence through menopause. Midwives offer more than just birth care. They focus on prevention, support, listening and attending to medical and emotional issues. Elise Erickson is specialized in natural birthing options such as the use of aromatherapy, water birthing, massage, and the oneon-one care that is unique to midwifery care. She is also supportive of conventional pain management such as epidurals when desired and offers breastfeeding support and consultation as needed. Like every midwife I have known, Elise knits and crochets as she waits for births. There is an old adage that if you keep your hands busy the baby will come. She has worked extensively with the Hispanic community and speaks Spanish. Backed by Santiam Memorial Hospital, Elise has the vision and the passion to be there for her women. She is currently at the Santiam Medical Clinic in Mill City every Tuesday for woman’s and prenatal care. For more information or to schedule an appointment: 503-897-4100.
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PROMOTING GOOD HEALTH
Local Speak In this segment, we ask local residents their opinion on a topic subject. Opinions are not representative of the views of The Canyon Weekly.
Did you make a New Year’s Resolution last year, and how did it go? “I failed. I tried to quit smoking. This year, I’m going to read the US Constitution once a month.” Noal Hardman, Lyons
“...to be more involved in my children’s lives. Now I go on field trips, volunteer in their classes, and I’m their girl scout leader.”
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“...to loose weight...and I did! I go to Curves in Stayton 3 times a week.” Lois Bryant, Idanha
“...to quit smoking...did it work? No.” Kelly Hastings, Idanha
“I never make them. I figure, live life for what it is each day.” Melinda Flatman, Mill City
“May all your troubles be as short lived as your New Year’s resolutions!” Brian Beyers, Mill City
Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and I thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling? Unknown
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Freres Lumber Co in Lyons is accepting Christmas trees for recycling at their 14th St location. The program, started in 2007, recycles about 50 trees a year. The trees will be chopped up and used for fuel to generate power for the plant. “We started it as a service for our employees,” said Kyle Freres. “We also do it as a community service...otherwise, many of these trees would end up in burn piles.”
Mill City Fire Dept Picks Up Trees
For three cans of food, The Mill City Volunteer Fire Department will pick up district resident’s Christmas trees this coming Jan.8. The event serves as a way to help support the Community Assistance Center (Food Bank). Last year, they picked up 30 trees, which are taken to Frank Lumber Mill and recycled as bark dust. This year, the volunteers will be serving residents within these boundaries: Dogwood St (towards Gates) Freres Plant 4 on Hwy 226 and Phillips Hill on Hwy 22. For pick-up, call 503-897-2390 by Jan 7th.
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Mill City Seeks Proposals For New City Hall The request for bid proposals to build the new City Hall facility has been officially opened. The facility will be located next to the Mill City Fire Hall (S 1st Ave & SE Fairview St) and will contain a courtroom, public restrooms, storage and a special meeting area. The city will hold a pre-bid meeting on
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Jan 14, 2011 at 1pm at 228 SW Broadway St, Mill City. Proposals must be received by 4pm on Jan 28, 2011. Construction is scheduled for this coming summer, 2011. Funding for the project will come from insurance funding, city reserves, and outside sources. Proposal instructions are available at the current city hall. Info: 503-897-2302.
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Diamondback Cloverleaf 4-H Can Drive The local livestock club braved freezing temperatures this past Jan 2 to raise funds for their annual trip to the Linn County Fair. The group has 26 members from all over the canyon and focuses on family involvement, as well as teaches kids about the benefits of community service. This fundraiser was held next to the Mill City Fire Hall and brought just enough funds to cover one of the ten animals that they will purchase, raise and sell at the fair. They also organize “work days” to help local residents with chores like stacking wood and clearing brush. “We do community service so that the kids know its not always about the money,” said group leader Aniese Mitchell. Email jtinney@wvi.com or donate thru Chase Bank, Stayton.
Turn Trash (phones) Into Cash
By Karen Widmer
For books for the Gates Elementary Library, that is. Gary Plotts’ 4th grade class decided they wanted to do something different as a fundraiser this year. “Another class was selling licorice, then we found a company who refurbishes junk electronics,” said Mr. Plotts. Old cell phones, laptops, videogames, video game consoles, digital cameras, PDAs, Palm Pilots, MP3 players, ink cartridges, and laser cartridges, working or not, are all accepted. “They’ll take the old phones, for instance, get them working, then give them to victims of domestic abuse,” he said. Drop your items off at the Gates School Office, Monday through Thursday 8am-3pm, call 897-2191 for more information.
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River Report January 5, 2011 503-897-3301 We are having a slow snow melt this week, and it’s predicted to be dry with little rain and cold air temperatures. Detroit Lake is back down to low elevation, which means we have maximum flood protection. There was so much recent snow that has yet to melt that Detroit Lake will get deep fast when it warms up. The Engineers would like to have Detroit stay at the low level (110 feet below summer level) all of January and February, and then the Lake should rise slowly up to the summer full level the first week of May. While the Lake is filling up, the river flow below it will be low. Fish passage has been slow for the last month because of the natural timing of all Willamette system fish. Steelhead always start coming in the river in slow numbers in January and February and increased numbers start in March. There are chances to catch some very fine steelhead in the North Santiam in the winter, and it is challenging.
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Celebrating Our Future By Karen Widmer
Literacy Night, January 13, at Mari-Linn School. Pizza dinner starts at 5:30-6:30, followed by Jugglemania. World renowned juggler Rhys Thomas is featured, integrating comedy with skills to bring attention to the importance of literacy. This event is FREE , all are welcome, and all children who attend will receive a free book too!
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Jan 6, 6:30 pm Santiam Canyon School Dist. Board meeting. 150 SW Evergreen, Mill City 503 897-2321 Jan 11 8am, Chamber Greeters, hosted by People’s Telephone Company & WVI.Trexler Farm, Mehama. Jan 11 Home Game: Santiam Wolverines Basketball vs Central Linn. JV games start at 3:30, Varsity 6:30. Jan 13, 1pm, Mill City Middle School Writing Festival featuring guest writer David Greenburg, author of Slugs. Jan 13, 5:30pm-7:30pm Literacy Night at Mari-Linn Elementary School 503-859 -2157 Jan 13, 6:30pm Free Zumba Demo “exercise in disguise” SHS Commons, Evergreen St., Mill City. Info: Nicole Miller 503-949-7621 Jan 15, 6pm “Little Opry in the Valley-Tornado Victims Relief Fund Concert”. Aumsville Community Center, 595 Main St. Call Ken at 503-769-5362. Jan 17, 7:30-8:30pm Community Chorus Rehearsals at Mill City Christian Church each Monday evening. All ages and abilities are invited to attend our rehearsals where vocal techniques and music reading skills are developed. But most of all, we sing for FUN! Come give it a try. Jo Ann Hebing 503859-3426
On Going Events Thursdays, 7pm Teen movie Night at First Christian Church, Mill City. Free. Call 503-602-8742 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 noon: Senior Meals. Fellowship Hall of the Mill City Presbyterian Church. Call Ruth Higgs, 503 897-2204 for more information. Fridays, 1pm Open Pinochle, The Canyon Senior Center in Mill City. Fridays 10am–12pm: Kid Zone for 1st thru 6th grade. Fun, crafts and a free sack lunch. Mill City Baptist Church. 503-536-5414 Mon & Thurs 4pm-8pm: Youth Center for 7th thru 12th grades. Air hockey, Ping -Pong, foosball and more. Free. Mill City BaptistChurch. 503-536-5414 Wednesdays 7pm. Alcoholics Anonymous Santiam Chapel, Lyons. Wednesdays & Fridays 7:308:30pm Idanha Alcoholics Anonymous Idanha City Hall. Lyons Library Book Drive, new & gently used books needed. Lyons Public Library 279 8th St Lyons, 503-8592366 Do you know a preschooler in the Lyons/Mehama School district who would like to receive a tote full of books and goodies? Jeri Harbison, 503-859-2154
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