The Canyon Weekly January 19, 2011
Volume 2, Issue 3
News and life ~for our side of the mountain!
Local Residents Get Waterlogged
Drivers on Hwy 22 were greeted with this scene in Gates.
Spectators at the Lyons-Mehama Bridge. One resident has his very own new river.
N. Fork Rd was closed due to hazardous driving conditions. By Michelle Gates
Local rivers got deep this past Jan 16 after 1.08‖ of rain fell in three days, in addition to increased snow melt from rising temperatures. Spectators crowded the LyonsMehama Bridge as local homes were threatened and twenty foot logs were pushed down river. Road closures included the North Fork Rd. in Mehama due to overflowing drainage paths. Residents in Gates were also chal-
lenged, including the Munger family who were trapped by a nearby rising creek that covered their driveway. ―We could hear large boulders rolling upstream,‖ said Melody Munger. Gates Fire Department was called to assist residents in the Roundtree Way/ Garden Ln area; no injuries were reported. Lyons, Mill City, Idanha/ Detriot and Stayton Fire Departments were not called out for any flood related assistance.
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From going green and managing your money to maintaining your personal soul and space… here are some ways you can customize your life in the Santiam Canyon and
Live Sustainably Sustain Your Body & Soul: Misty Mountain Massage Years of tension can make it hard to sustain living at the break-neck pace that most of us are used to. ―There are layers of your body that you don‘t even perceive exist,‖ said Caroll Hueller, massage therapist and proprietor of Misty Mountain Massage in Mehama. ―I feel for that resistance and that‘s what I try to work out.‖ Many of Caroll‘s clients see the time spent in her office as a customizable mini-vacation, where they can get everything from serious deep tissue work to a relaxing mental time out—and some time spent with their soul. It‘s an experience that Caroll doesn‘t take lightly. ―We don‘t hold anything closer than ourselves...I consider it the greatest honor when someone entrusts their body to me. If I can create a moment of peace for someone—sometimes that makes all the difference.‖ Misty Mountain Massage offers half and full hour massages from $35-50 and schedules appointments on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. They are located right off Hwy 22 in Mehama. Call 503-510-6723 for more information.
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Wayne Miley If you are like many people, the pressure to buy Christmas gifts often gets us into debt we don‘t want. That‘s when you begin already dreading next Christmas and what should be one of the happiest times of the year. In order to begin breaking this cycle, sit down with statements and receipts for last year‘s holiday purchases. Figure out what you spent. Is it excessive? Did you buy things on impulse? Were the gifts really necessary? This information will help you determine several things. Are you overspending? Who is it really necessary to buy for? You may find that there needs to be cutbacks. These are hard choices but necessary if you are going to begin a new chapter in your financial life. I encourage you to start now Try this: Figure out what you spent last year, break it down buy the number of months until Christmas, then start saving that amount in a money market account that you don‘t normally access. Don‘t touch it. It is not your emergency fund. The only reason to touch is if you find a great deal on a gift you have planned to buy anyway. Contact Wayne Miley, Senior Mortgage Banker at 503-8812022.
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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.
What do you do to live more sustainably? “I’m becoming more aware of my environment—for example, I make more of an effort to recycle paper in the classroom. I help teach my students to be more aware, also.” Maria Plotts, Mill City
“I have a composting toilet in Alaska—I’m trying to start a side business up there building them.”
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Eat Sustainably: Broken Bow Ranch Beef The all natural, family run Broken Bow Ranch in Gates specializes in ―happy cows‖ that are fed a strict natural diet of grass hay, grown right on the 500 acre site. It‘s full circle farming with this herd of 66 angus cattle— even the cows contribute by providing fertilizer back to the grass hay fields. Prime rib and T-bones are butchered fresh to order in whole, half & quarter cow size. Contact 503-897-3455.
Sustainable Fuel: Packsaddle Pellets Local manufacturer Frank Lumber in Mill City based their pellet division on a strong foundation of resource conservation and efficient forestry management. These 100% Douglas Fir heating pellets are free of added chemicals for a clean burning heat with a high heating value— and makes use of the waste wood that comes from their lumber operations. Retail purchase at Kelly Lumber Sales, Hwy 22 in Mill City.
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Local Residents Tips for Cleaning Naturally Diana Barlow: Baking soda, lemon juice, salt and vinegar are the only cleansers you need! Old ratty flannel nighties and holy t-shirts work best for dusting or windows! Jill Shane Saari: Lemon oil will remove permanent marker from hard surfaces (like a table). Carolyn Riege: For dust mites in your sheets, about 10+ drops of eucalyptus essential oil in the laundry will do the trick...borax nips mold in the bud (earthen plastering trick.) Jill Cohen: Mix ½ cup lemon juice into 1 cup of olive oil to make furniture polish. Shake well and apply a small amount evenly over the furniture with a clean flannel cloth, and then dry. Elaina Turpin: Baking soda works great at cutting grease and ring around the tub. Then I don't have to worry about the kids taking a bath. Keri Sanders: Homemade laundry soap recipe: 1/3 bar naptha soap grated and heated until dissolved in 1/2 gallon of water. Once dissolved, add 1/2 cup borax and 1/2 cup washing soda (not baking soda). Stir until dissolved, then add to 5 1/2 cups water. Cover and let sit over night...will look like egg drop soup when done. Use 1/2 cup per load of laundry...can be used in HE machines. Cost is 1 cent per load. And you can make your own Febreeze with fabric softener and water....any scent you would like..... Sandy Yvonne Nippert: Microwave a an old unused coffee mug about half full of plain distilled vinegar. The moisture helps loosen stuck on particles and it deodorizes the microwave. Sheila Hoover: Two or three tennis balls (unused, especially by the dog!) in the dryer will replace dryer sheets. It can be noisy, but it works. Alice Kintner: Pre-soaking clothes in lemon juice and water for 20 minutes before washing prevents staining.
The Oregon Experience Winter fishing trips on the Santiam can be great. You just have to pick a good day with good water levels. Occasionally, you can hook into a lunker. This big native steelhead just had to come out of the water for a few seconds to get his picture and the hook removed. Then he happily swam away! This day of Jan. 8th, we hooked three, landed two and kept one fin clipped mint bright 5 pounder. If you’re a hardy soul, with warm gear, a love for fishing and the outdoors,
The Oregon Experience is for you. Contact Arden Corey at 503-897-3291.
Mill City Inaugurates Mayor, Council Members Mill City inaugurated a new mayor and four new city council members this past Jan 11. The inauguration was held at Mill City Middle School where city attorney Jim McGhee swore in each new representative. ―I feel great about (the future),‖ said council member Justin Merrill. ―I really think we‘re going places.‖ In addition to the newly inaugurated members, councilor Ann Holaday retained her seat on the council. Clockwise from top right: city council members Justin Merrill; M. Susann Heller; Fred Smith; Thorin Thacker; mayor Tim Kirsch; the city government panel.
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Boys Santiam Wolverines vs. Central Linn Cobras Although final score was 37-69 (Cobras), our local Santiam Wolverines played an exceptional home game this past Jan 11. The stands were full of spectators cheering for the home team. ―It‘s a great way to support what our student athletes are doing,‖ Travis Reeser, athletic director of Santiam HS.
Girls Santiam Wolverines vs. Culver The girls fought hard this past Jan 14 against Culver. Stephanie Sappington came out in the second quarter. With her aggressive defense, she caused several turn-overs that the Lady Wolverines were able to capitalize on and end the evening with a victory. The Lady Wolverines are at Western Mennonite on Tuesday, Jan 18 and will be hosting Kennedy on Friday, Jan 21.
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Gates Elementary Students of the Month - December Front row: Ethan Breen, Harmony Pond, Cathryn McCormick, Marcos Moreno, Janessa Leon. Back row: Tyler Goforth, Miranda Fuentes, Stephanie Gouveia, Colin Thurston, Quinton Cook.
Aumsville Tornado Victims Benefit Concert A Success By Ken Cartwright
It was a dark and stormy night, as the classic story starts out, but it didn't stop over 550 people from coming to the Cascade High School auditorium for a benefit concert Saturday night, January 15, 2011. Inside, it was bright and the sun was shining as donated talent took to the stage putting a smile on the faces of the people who came to hear the music and bid on donated auction items. The concert, produced by Ken Cartwright and AM 1460 KCKX Radio, included: Stoddard and Cole, The Baxter Hill Bluegrass Band, Pat Robinson and the Music In The Getto Band, The Oregon Valley Boys, Old Circle Bluegrass Band, Bluestone County, BobbiLynn Forbus and ended with Zach Driscoll & Jered Widman.
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From left: Christine Walker of Gates works on her oil painting titled ‘Great Blue Heron’ this past Jan 12 while instructor Judy Holman provides feedback.
Local Expression: Judy’s Art Class With the Santiam Canyon slowly becoming the next art destination, it seems appropriate that Lyons resident Judy Holman would bring her teaching skills out of Chemeketa Community College and into our inspiring corner of the world. 30 years ago, Judy took her first art class. Now, she invites all ages and abilities to come to her acrylic and oil painting class held at Mill City Eagles Hall every Wednesday from 10am-3pm. ―I had one student who was very nervous,‖ said Judy. ―I just told her to push the paint into the canvas...she did, and became a very good artist.‖ First time painters should call ahead if they need all supplies; otherwise, drop in as desired. $10 per class. 503-859-2213.
Obituary
Photo by Melody Munger
Viola Hirte, 94 Oct 14, 1916 - Jan 11, 2011 Memorial Service: Jan 30, 3pm at Gates Community Church of Christ Viola Margie Sharp Hirte was born in Scotts Mills on October 14, 1916. She married William ‗Bill‘ Hirte (deceased). She and Bill operated Hirte‘s Lockers in Mill City for 20 years. During this time, she was an active member of the Order of Eastern Star and later studied oil painting through Judy Holman‘s painting classes. Also during that period, she participated in a bowling league where she achieved local fame as ―Quite the Bowler!‖ She also enjoyed crocheting and embroidering along with quilting with the North Santiam Quilters. She is survived by Douglas and Sherry of Connecticut, Sharon and Jim Fuller of Newport, and Cheryl and Jim Dolby of Gates in addition to 10 grandchildren and their spouses, 18 great-grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild. Donations to: Gates Comm. Church or Willamette Valley Hospice.
This photo of a Blue Heron was captured recently at John Neal Park in Lyons by life long Mill City Resident Teri Ottosen (Mumey).
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River Report January 19, 2011 503-897-3301 The flood watch advisory was reduced today for Mehama and Jefferson, but the river will continue to be overly high for another two weeks, probably. Adventurous boaters and anglers can have some thrilling trips with these special conditions. Detroit Lake had more than 13,000 cubic feet per second of rain and snowmelt flowing into it on January 16, and only 4,480 was being released downstream at Packsaddle and Niagara. The reason for the reduced flow is to avoid flooding in Mehama (at 20,000 cfs on Jan 16) and Jefferson, both of which were bank full. Some new steelhead started crossing Willamette Falls on January 6, and we have had daily numbers of 5 or 50 steelhead per day or some number in between. So far, we have 1,361 winter steelhead and the summer steelhead are not being counted yet. Very substantial river changes are probable, and a few people may be interested in running the river with the present unusual conditions. Most people will wait until the weather improves.
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Join us in the 2011 Seasons of Hope Relay For Life of Stayton Area Kick Off Luau Party. It’s a party, so invite your family, friends, co-workers and neighbors. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life: at Relay, teams of people camp out at Regis High School and take turns walking or running around the track. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relay is an overnight event. For more information, contact Event Chair Alisha Oliver at staytonrfl@gmail.com or 503-302-4356.
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Jan 24, Special School Board meeting for public input on a potential Local Option Levy. 6:30 pm. Mill City Middle School Commons. 450 SW Evergreen.
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Jan 25 Basketball: Santiam VS Scio, Home Game. JV starts at 4pm. Varsity at 5:30.
Free Weekly Events Thursdays, 7pm Teen Movie Night First Christian Church, Mill City. 503 -602-8742 Tuesday, 10am-2pm Quilting Club (Quilt, Quilt, Quilt) Canyon Baptist Church 446 Cedar St, Lyons 503-910-4918 Tuesday and Thursday 12 noon: Senior Meals. Fellowship Hall Mill City Presbyterian Church. Ruth Higgs, 503 897-2204 donation suggested. Fridays, 1pm Open Pinochle, The Canyon Senior Center ,Mill City. Fridays 10am–12pm: Kid Zone for 1st thru 6th grade. Mill City Baptist Church. Mon & Thurs 4pm-8pm: Youth Center for 7th thru 12th grades. Mill City Baptist Church. 503-536-5414 Wednesdays 7pm. Alcoholics Anonymous Santiam Chapel, Lyons.
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Top: The rescheduled Winter Concert was held this past Jan 12. Grades 1-5 have been preparing since last November and were led by music teacher Dal Rymple.
Mari-Linn School Fun Literacy Night with JuggleMania
Free pizza, books and entertainment punctuated the night this past Jan 13 as locals came together to celebrate literacy. The highlight was Jugglemania, with performer Rhys Thomas, who amazed kids and adults alike. “I shared the books that I used to learn the tricks that has taken me to 17 countries,” said Thomas. The event was paid for by a Federal Title 1 grant that supports literacy.
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