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by James Day
Santiam Canyon residents just keep plugging along through fires, droughts, COVID-19 and anything else that threatens their special corner of the world. And people keep coming to this special place because of its astonishing natural beauty, wild spaces and true grit. Nearly five years removed from the catastrophic 2020 wildfires that wiped out huge chunks of Canyon businesses, residences and forests, the recovery continues and people keep going and things keep happening and it all winds up feeling quite inspirational.
Take Detroit for Example
Detroit, which was nearly wiped off the map by the 2020 wildfires, has acquired a high-energy city employee named Justin Montrie, who came to Detroit via a federal program run by AmeriCorps called Resource Assistance for Rural Environments. Montrie is a RARE figure. He has a bachelor’s degree and two master’s degrees and is working on a doctorate in urban history. He has worked for the Peace Corps, hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and says he loves to “travel and find green spaces.”
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His big project in Detroit is to reimagine Detroit City Park. With the assistance of councilor/parks commissioner Michele Tesdal and a community task force, the reimagining is moving forward quite nicely.
Key upgrades in the design plan for the park include:
• A heavy timber pavilion for community events and shelter
• An ADA-accessible playground with natural, earth-tone equipment
• Improved walking paths and tree-shaded areas
• Greenspace for concerts and open play
• A future stage and splash pad are envisioned for performances and family fun.
Early in the process the name of The Dam Park emerged as the front-runner and things have stayed that way.
Those backing the concept were riffing off of the iconic “Best Place by a Dam site” sign that used to adorn the Cedars Restaurant and Lounge, which burned in 2020. That’s classic Canyon wisdom.
“This is a really good project,” Tesdal said, adding that city officials think the community will help offset any funding gaps.
“The people of Detroit are good at volunteering and people donate. That will happen for us. With the help of volunteers and grant money I believe this park can become the diamond of the city. It could be a treasured centerpiece with farmers’ markets, craft sales, activities for kids and adults, a community garden and whatever else we can imagine.”
Down the hill a few miles in Mill City the largest housing development in the Santiam Canyon has opened. The 54-unit Beech Apartments on the west edge of town, are the result of some serious collaborations.
Mill City Mayor Tim Kirsch has stressed the importance of adding housing for the Canyon given that the lost homes in 2020 represented in many cases a loss of employees for the region’s businesses.
“It is a big deal for Mill City and the whole Santiam Canyon as it will add a much-needed inventory of affordable workforce housing,” Kirsch said.
Built to give preference to families affected by the 2020 wildfires, Beech Street Commons offers ten one-bedrooms, 12 two-bedrooms, 28 three-bedrooms and four four-bedroom townhomes set aside at 30% and 60% of local adjusted median income. continued next page
The deal was put together by a collaboration of Green Light Development, Home First Development, Marion County and the Marion County Housing Authority, and Oregon Housing and Community Services.
The development was funded with Local Innovation Fast Track (LIFT) funds through Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) also
were used. Marion County also supplied one of the two tax lots that was consolidated into one 4.33-acre parcel.
Future projects in the area, a cottage cluster for seniors and another affordable housing project called Santiam Meadows, won’t arrive for a few years, but when they do, the new housing will be connected via a new road network to Highway 22.
Mill City also is the home of Eddy’s Phillys, which was named business of the Year by the North Santiam Chamber of Commerce. Eddy’s has taken over a piece of Poppa Al’s, the longstanding burger shop that reeled in Canyon residents and tourists for decades.
Canyon-wide efforts continue to put together a sewer system for the region. Only Mill City currently has one, with the amount of land (and the ensuing regulations) required for septic systems leading to the formation of the North Santiam Sewer Authority, a joint entity involving Marion County, Mill City, Gates, Detroit and Idanha.
The group has $50 million in COVID-19 pandemic relief funds in hand to work with on the Mill City-Gates phase, with the initiative receiving a huge boost when Governor Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 1189 on May 5, 2025. The legislation doesn’t add any money to the pot, but perhaps more importantly, it eases the regulatory burden on the project, which might be completed as soon as November of 2026.
When your region is named for a river, water always is going to be top of mind. The two dams on the North Santiam River, at Detroit and Big Cliff, provide flood control, irrigation, hydropower and recreation to the region as well as a huge economic boost to Detroit and other Canyon towns. The two dams, however, also make it harder for endangered fish stocks to pass to and from their
30 years.
spawning grounds, a challenge that is made more of a challenge by higher-than-healthy water temperatures.
The US Army Corps of Engineers, which is under court orders to fix both problems – passage and temperature – originally had planned to draw down Detroit Lake starting this fall to help answer the fish passage question. Unfortunately, a similar Corps effort on the South Santiam/Green Peter Reservoir system in 2023 and 2024 led to kokanee die-offs and water quality issues miles away in Albany and Millersburg.
Detroit Mayor Jim Trett, who is also incoming president of the Oregon Mayors Association, organized a meeting of Canyon mayors in March. Trett also had the Canyon’s back in a meeting of a group studying federal lakes in April.
The end result? The Corps postponed the lake drawdown until at least the fall of 2026.
“Of course we are pretty happy that they put it off for at least a year while they do more studies to provide us with more of the information that we have asked for,” Trett said.
“This gives us a little bit of time to relax and take a thoughtful approach to things,” Detroit Councilor Denny Nielsen said.
And Canyon life flows on.
P.O. Box 222 Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-5000 info@northsantiamchamber.org • www.northsantiamchamber.org
• Networking • Increased Visibility
• Local Community Involvement
• Business Promotion and Marketing
• Opportunities for Education & Training
Belonging to the Chamber offers an in-person network of talent and resources. It gives your business or organization the power of a united voice here, within the Santiam Canyon community. But most of all, it brings you opportunities to learn, grow and connect.
The NSCC believes the Canyons beauty is not only in its landscapes: it’s in the collaboration, determination, and resilience of its people and the businesses and services they have built and maintained. Together, we are stronger.
Call 503-897-5000 to speak with our NSCC Community Liaison about the membership plan that works best for you!
Membership starts at just $100 a year! All members receive premium listings in our annual directory (this publication). Upper level members receive much more!
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President: GINA BREWSTER
American Calf Products & Mill City-Gates Mini Storage 209-996-5668 • gina@americancalf.com www.americancalf.com
Vice President: DAVE VALENCIA Valencia Insurance Agency, Inc. 503-769-1800 • www.davevalencia.com dave.valencia.b8eg@statefarm.com
In April the Chamber recognizes the outstanding community and business leaders in the North Santiam Canyon. Nominations accepted in every January for Business of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, Community Improvement Award and more! Sponsored by Allied Rock, Consumers Power Inc., Focus Heating & Cooling, Freres Engineered Wood, Pacific Power, Santiam Hospital & Clinics, Siegmund Excavation & Construction, Siegmund Landscape Supply, and Upward Bound Camp. Info: 503-897-5000.
The Chamber strives to bring together a variety of community interests with festivals at Kimmel Park traditionally presented in association with Santiam Hearts to Arts, and KYAC 90.1 FM and sponsored by Santiam Hospital.
The Mike Long Youth Benefit Golf Tournament is Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Mallard Creek Golf & RV Resort in Lebanon. This annual event has raised over $250,000 for local youth groups and scholarships. Players and sponsors are always welcome. This event is organized by friends and family of Chamber Past President Mike Long in his memory, and sponsored by Santiam Hospital and Freres Engineered Wood. To register: www.ybgolf.com
Secretary: LISA FOLLIS
Santiam Canyon School District 503-897-2321 • lisa.follis@santiam.k12.or.us
Treasurer: SANDY LYNESS
Sandy Lyness Real Estate Investments, LLC 503-551-2645 • sandylyness@yahoo.com sandylynessrealestate.com
Past President: REX MITTELSTAEDT Rex ImagesPromotions 503-897-2691 • rex@reximages.com www.reximages.com
Director at Large: DAVE VALENCIA Valencia Insurance Agency, Inc. 503-769-1800 • www.davevalencia.com dave.valencia.b8eg@statefarm.com
Director at Large: BEVERLY THACKER Community Advocate / Mike Long Youth Benefit Golf Tournament 503-507-1875 • thacker.beverly@yahoo.com
Chamber Liaison: MOLLIE RICHARDSON 503-897-5000 • northsantiamchamber.org • info@northsantiamchamber.org
Many of our programs are run exclusively by local people who reserve five hours a month to help grow our community Chamber board meetings are held by conference call, or in person, on the third Thursday of the month, from 8:30 – 10 a.m. To join, email info@northsantiamchamber.org, call 503-897-5000. Help us make our community a better place to live and thrive!
Association of Northwest Steelheaders
Founded in 1960, with 12 chapters in Oregon and Washington. The Salem Chapter meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Keizer City Hall, 930 Chemawa Road, Keizer. Meetings feature guest speakers and fishing guides with how-to programs and presentations. Volunteer activities center around the preservation of local fisheries, parks and youth fishing programs. Contact Mike Ferris, 971-273-3422 or salemnwsteelheaders.org.
Canyon Catalysts
The Canyon Catalysts are residents who help keep Mill City a wonderful place to live. Join neighbors in promoting, preserving, and revitalizing its quality of life by beautifying our public spaces. Catalysts work in small groups and independently. There are a variety of ways to participate. See the City of Mill City website, “Volunteer Opportunities” tab for contacts. Joanne Olson, 503-302-7420 or Dawn Plotts 503-551-6473.
Canyon Gleaners
Gleaners is a non-profit self-help food program. It is not a food bank or emergency food provider. The mission is “To give a hand up to those struggling to put food on the table for themselves and their families.” All board members are volunteers. Membership is based on household size and runs from $10 per month to $30, for families of 10 or more. Food distribution is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays, in the back of Stewart’s Hall, 150 SW Broadway, Mill City. Julie, canyongleaners@aol.com.
Canyon Service Center
Formerly the Canyon Senior Center, the CSC was established in 1994 to provide opportunities for people over 50 to socialize, learn, and serve the community. Located at 844 S. First St. in Mill City, the CSC is funded through donations, including recyclable cans and bottles, and used clothing (deposit in parking lot shed). It loans donated medical equipment and is always in need of wheelchairs and commodes in good condition. www.facebook.com/ groups/cscmillcity, 503-897-4176, or email cscmillcity@gmail.com.
Fourth of July Committee
In 1956, Mill City held its first “organized” July Fourth celebration and first “organized” parade in 1959. The Fourth of July Committee is an official Committee of the City of Mill City. Festival grounds are in Mill City’s Kimmel Park. Food and craft vendors, entertainment, parade and fireworks by the Mill City Rural Volunteer Fire Department bring many visitors. Events have included a Mutt Show, horseshoe, cornhole, basketball and softball tournaments, a fun run and old-fashioned family games. The committee
is always looking for volunteers and ideas. Contact: info@ci.mill-city.or.us.
Meals on Wheels
The lunch program, also now known as Connections Café, meets every Tuesday and Thursday starting at noon. Open to all 60 and older. It is located at 360 Broadway St at the Mill City Presbyterian Church. Reservations are appreciated. Site Manager Vicki Emery, 503-879-2204.
Mill City / Gates
Community Assistance Center
A food bank that has been helping Canyon residents for more than 30 years. Food is given out twice each week (Tuesday morning and Thursday evening) and financial help in emergency situations is coordinated through the Ministerial Association. Volunteer opportunities always exist, whether sorting incoming food or arranging for distribution. Contact: Susann Heller-Tuers, 503-897-2177 or Dan Lemke, 503-302-7754.
Mill City Library
The library is dedicated to providing services to the Santiam Canyon. Volunteers work morning or afternoon shifts providing books and access to WiFi computers and printers. The book collection is made up of donations as well as titles purchased by the library. To volunteer, stop by when the Welcome sign is out. 236 SW Broadway, 503-897-6149
Mill City Lions Club
A small but active club open to anyone who has a heart to serve others. The Lions’ motto has always been “We Serve.” The club areas of emphasis are sight, hearing, and diabetes. Contact Sandy Lyness, 503-551-2645; Dan Lemke, 503-302-7754; Steve Dougherty, 503-566-8899.
Mill City Odd Fellows
Through the Mill City Odd Fellows building, this organization provides a space for other non-profit organizations and community use that assist children, the elderly and everyone in between. Users include The Canyon Gleaners, Hearts2Arts and KYAC radio and the Santiam Canyon Chorus. The building’s future is to serve for community and private events. Contact: Tony Trout, 503-910-6414 or tonyltrout@gmail.com.
Mike Long Youth Benefit Golf Tournament
The tournament was established to raise funds for scholarships and youth programs in the Santiam Canyon. Thanks to the support and generosity of golfers, sponsors, and volunteers more than $380,000 in scholarships and grants have been distributed. Volunteers are welcome. www.ybgolf.com
City of Lyons
Lyons is a local government serving the citizens of Lyons. Residents may volunteer to serve on the city council, planning commission, budget committee or library board or volunteer at the Lyons Public Library. The city holds an annual city-wide clean-up day in May; volunteers are welcome. Contact: Micki Valentine, 503-859-2167 or cityoflyons@wavecable.com.
City of Gates
Gates was founded as a settlement for miners and loggers who lived in the area during the winter months. A post office was established in February 1882. The city was incorporated in 1950 with a mayor and five-member council. cityofgates.com, 503-897-2669.
City of Mill City
Mill City is the largest of the communities located in the North Santiam Canyon. It is rich in logging and mill history and offers many outdoor recreational opportunities including fishing, rafting, kayaking and more. The historic Phoenix Column Railroad Bridge spans the North Santiam River. It provides a beautiful view of Mill City Falls, where salmon and steelhead spawn each year. Contact: City Hall, 503-897-2302 or millcity@ci.mill-city.or.us
Facebook: City of Mill City, Oregon or www.ci.mill-city.or.us.
City of Detroit
Detroit was founded during the construction of the Oregon Pacific Railroad. The city prospered as a center for the logging industry in the 1920s. It was incorporated in 1952, the same year it was relocated to higher ground due to the construction of the Detroit Dam. The Detroit Lake Recreation Area Business Association hosts events throughout the year, including May’s Detroit Lake Fishing Derby and July’s “Fireworks Over the Lake.” detroitoregon.us, 503-854-3496.
City of Idanha
Idanha’s original name was Muskrat Camp. It is the smallest city in North Santiam River country and the highest settlement along the river. 503-854-3313 continued next page
Mill City residents work with the Linn County Sheriff’s Office to keep neighborhoods safe. Volunteers meet, share concerns and pass on information to LCSO. Watch-area leaders meet with the LCSO Liaison Officer. The watch helps neighbors connect with and look out for each other. Mill City residents on the Marion County side are included. Contact: Michael Mattingly, LCSO, 541-917-9182; Dawn Plotts, Mill City Police Commissioner, 503-551-6473.
Through networking events and programs, the North Santiam Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to facilitating the growth and protection of commerce in the Santiam Canyon. A volunteer board helps business owners, non-profits and local government work together. Keep up with activities by visiting Facebook at northsantiamchamber. Contact: 503-897-5000 or nschamber.org.
The North Santiam Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization made up of those who are interested in preserving and sharing the rich history of the North Santiam Canyon. The museum contains exhibits, artifacts, documents, photographs and stories of people who lived and settled in the area: the Kalapooias, miners, loggers, farmers, and beyond. Museum: 143 N.E. Wall Street, Mill City, open during the summer and by appointment. Office: 129 N.E. Wall Street and is open on Saturdays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 3 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Contact: Melody Munger, 503-910-3429; Frances McGuire, 503-897-2816; or Carol Cree, 503-897-2876.
The quilters group has been quilting for each other since before the 1980s. They meet Thursdays, 10 a.m. at the Gates Community Church Fellowship Room. Anyone who enjoys sewing, fabrics, visiting, etc. is welcome. You need not be a quilter. Contact: Cheryl Dolby, 503-8972102 or Carolyn Lichlyter, 503-897-3398.
The North Santiam River Guides Association provide resources and knowledge to enjoy the scenery and fishing on the North Santiam River. For more than 60 years the association has been helping people learn to drift the North Santiam through “Learn the River” trips. The club-sponsored outings begin in the Spring and run into the Summer. Members and the public are welcome. Contact: Glenn Tadina, 503-769-5598 or www.nsrga.com.
The chorus is a non-audition, community chorus which rehearses in Mill City and performs throughout the Santiam Canyon. Rehearsals are Mondays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Stewart’s Hall in Mill City. Contact: Jo Ann, 503-859-2502.
Santiam Hospital & Clinics promote healthy living by empowering our patients to embrace a healthy lifestyle.
• Women’s Center including surgery with da Vinci Robotics, midwifery and lactation consultation. Our Family Birth Center has compassionate, highly-trained RNs, labor tubs and OHSU NICU Telemedicine Support.
• Family Medicine Clinics in Aumsville, Mill City, Stayton and Sublimity.
• Santiam General Surgery Clinic offers open and laparoscopic repair of a wide range of conditions using da Vinci Robotics, as well as upper endoscopies and diagnostic and preventative colonoscopy screenings.
• Santiam Orthopedic Group is a premier comprehensive orthopedic practice offering the latest surgical and non-surgical treatments including CORI Surgical Navigation System, total joint replacement, PRP therapy, sports medicine,
• Santiam Cardiology Clinic provides broad-based cardiac care including echocardiography, nuclear medicine, and stress testing plus management of heart failure, lipids, anticoagulation, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, valvular heart disease and
Our full-service Sleep Disorder
County, state and federal agencies continue to work to restore Santiam Canyon parks and natural areas after many were heavily damaged during the 2020 wildfires. The green numbered areas are open now. The yellow numbered through the facility means that officials still were working on opening the park for 2025 and that it MIGHT open this year. The means the facility is closed for 2025. Please also note that the amenities list for the parks might not match the reality on the ground because of the continuing restoration work.
ADA SERVICES
Upward Bound Camp
40151 Gates School Rd.
Gates, OR 97346
503-897-2447
upwardboundcamp.org
ADVERTISING
KYAC 90.1 FM Community Radio
P.O. Box 172
Mill City, OR 97360
503-897-6397 kyacfm.org
Our Town / The Canyon Weekly
2340 Martin Drive #104 Stayton, OR 97383
503-769-9525 thecanyonweekly.com
Davison Auto Parts
21385 Santiam Hwy. Mehama, OR 97384 503-859-2100 davisonnapa.com
Santiam Towing and Recovery 611 Main St. Lyons, OR 97358
503-859-5757 strtowing.com
D&W Automotive
118 N. Center St. Sublimity, OR 97385 503-769-7471 dwautomotive.com
Jefferson Truck & Auto 922 N. Second St. Jefferson, OR 97352 541-327-1100 dwautomotive.com
Les Schwab Tires
400 S.W. Sublimity Blvd. Sublimity, OR 97385 503-769-3446 lesschwab.com
Associated General Contractors Oregon –Columbia Chapter 9450 S.W. Commerce Ci., #200 Wilsonville, OR 97070 503-682-3363 agc-oregon.org
Freres Building Supply 101 N. First Ave. Stayton, OR 97383 503-769-2879
freresbuildingsupply.com
Stayton Builders Mart 1080 Wilco Rd. Stayton, OR 97383 503-769-7118 staytonbuildersmart.com
Eddy’s Phillys
198 N.E. Santiam Boulevard Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-6010
Mill City Subway 509 Santiam Blvd. NE Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-6087
Trexler Farm, Inc. 20146 Ferry Rd. SE Stayton, OR 97383 503-859-4488 trexlerfarm.com
CHILD CARE
Oregon Charter Academy 833 Santiam Blvd. Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-2272 oregoncharter.org
Gates Community Church of Christ
40070 Gates School Rd. Gates, OR 97346 503-897-3210 gatescommunity church.net
Mill City Christian Church
400 Kingwood Ave. Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-2716 millcitycc.com
COFFEE & ESPRESSO
Canyon Expresso 101 N. Santiam Hwy. E. Gates, OR 97346
Mountain Grounds Coffee Co. 909 NW Santiam Blvd Mill City, OR, 97360
Rosie’s Mountain Coffee House 647 NE Santiam Blvd. Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-2378 silverfallscoffee.com
Sandy’s Lakeside Coffee & RV 1487 N. Santiam Hwy. Idanha, OR 97350 503-854-3349
COLLEGES
Chemeketa Community College 4000 Lancaster Dr. SE Salem, OR 97305 503-399-5000 chemeketa.edu
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Canyon Crisis and Resource Center 825 Santiam Blvd. Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-2327 canyoncrisis.org
Chemeketa Community College 4000 Lancaster Dr. SE Salem, OR 97305 503-399-5000
Detroit Lake Foundation P.O. Box 4779 Salem, OR 97302 detroitlakefoundation.org
Gates Community Church of Christ 40070 Gates School Rd. Gates, OR 97346 503-897-3210
gatescommunitychurch.net
Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency
280 NE Santiam Blvd. Mill City, OR 97360
503-339-9080
mwvcaa.org/programs/crp
North Santiam Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 222 Mill City, OR 97360
503-897-5000 northsantiamchamber.org
North Santiam Fraternal Order of Eagles #3384 640 SW Broadway Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-3100
Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce
175 E. High St. Stayton, OR 97383
503-769-3464 staytonsublimity chamber.org
40151 Gates School Rd. Gates, OR 97346
503-897-2447 upwardboundcamp.org
Associated General Contractors Oregon –Columbia Chapter 9450 S.W. Commerce Ci., #200 Wilsonville, OR 97070 503-682-3363 agc-oregon.org
Bergby Construction, Inc. 1527 Industrial Way SW Albany, OR 97322 541-971-8983 bergbyconstruction.com
Castle Construction, Inc. 315 Frontier Dr. Gates, OR 97346 503-580-2354
Elements Construction & Remodeling 3000 Market St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-871-1248
Focus Heating & Cooling
637 Wilco Rd. Stayton, OR 97383 971-315-4486 focusheatingand cooling.com
Rich Duncan Construction, Inc. 2295 Rural Ave. SE Salem, OR 97302
503-390-4999 richduncan construction.com
CONTRACTORS
Associated General Contractors Oregon –Columbia Chapter 9450 SW Commerce Ci., #200 Wilsonville, OR 97070 503-682-3363 agc-oregon.org
NW Preffered Federal Credit Union 393 E. Florence St. Stayton, OR 97383 (866) 236-6968 nwpreferredfcu.com
DIRT, GRAVEL & AGGREGATE PRODUCTS
Allied Rock 18825 Old Mehama Rd. Lyons, OR 97358 503-769-3034 alliedrockllc.com
EDUCATION
Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr. SE Salem, OR 97305
503-399-5000
Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency
280 NE Santiam Blvd. Mill City, OR 97360
503-339-9080
mwvcaa.org/programs/crp
North Santiam School District
1155 N. Third Ave. Stayton, OR 97383
503-769-6924
nsantiam.k12.or.us
Oregon Charter Academy 833 Santiam Blvd. Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-2272
oregoncharter.org
Santiam Canyon School District
P.O. Box 197 Mill City, OR 97360
503-897-2321
santiam.k12.or.us
Linn County 300 S.W. Fourth Ave. Albany, OR 97321 541-967-3825 co.linn.or.us
Marion County 555 Court St NE, Suite 5232 Salem, OR 97301 503-588-7975 co.marion.or.us
Gates Fire Hall 140 Sorbin Ave. E Gates, OR 97346 503-897-2842 gatesfd.org
Stewarts Hall 158 SW Broadway Mill City, 97360 503-507-2941
Detroit City Hall and Community Center 345 W Santiam Ave. Detroit, OR 97342 503-854-3496
Siegmund Excavation & Construction
100 SW Sublimity Blvd. Sublimity, OR 97383
503-769-6280 siegmundexcavation.com
FARMS, EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
Broken Bow Ranch
40101 Gates School Rd. Gates, OR 97346 503-897-2232
A&W
1215 W. Washington St. Stayton, OR 97383 503-769-5654
Eddy’s Phillys
198 N.E. Santiam Boulevard Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-6010
Get-A-Way, The 218 NE Santiam Blvd. Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-6022
Mill City Subway 509 Santiam Boulevard N.E. Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-6087
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Valencia Insurance Agency, Inc. 1203 N. First Ave. Stayton, OR 97383 503-769-1800 davevalencia.com
NW Preffered Federal Credit Union
393 E Florence St. Stayton, OR 97383 866-236-6968 nwpreferredfcu.com
FOOD TRUCKS
Korner Burgers and More 100 Detroit Ave. Detroit OR 97342
Lucy’s Food Cart Corner of First Ave. & Broadway Mill City, OR
FORESTRY/ WOOD PRODUCTS
Frank Lumber Co./ Frank Pellets 47983 E. Lyons Mill City Dr. Lyons, OR 97358 503-897-2371 frankpellets.com
Freres
Engineered Wood 141 14th Street Lyons, OR 97358 503-859-2121 frereswood.com
Henness Logging, Inc.
39646 Gates School Rd. Gates, OR 97346 503-897-3319
FLOWER SHOPS
Stayton Flowers 1486 N. First Ave. Stayton, OR 97383 503-769-6331 staytonflowers.com
FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
North Santiam Fraternal Order of Eagles #3384 640 SW Broadway Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-3100
FUNERAL HOMES
North Santiam Funeral Service 224 N. Third Ave. Stayton, OR 97383 503-769-9010 santiamfuneral.com
Weddle Funeral Service 1777 N. Third Ave. Stayton, OR 97383 503-769-2423 weddle-funeral.com
FURNACES – HEATING
Focus Heating & Cooling 637 Wilco Rd. Stayton, OR 97383 971-315-4486 focusheatingand cooling.com
Santiam Heating & Sheetmetal, Inc.
41713 Stayton Scio Rd. Stayton, OR 97383 503-769-8483 santiamheating.com
GARBAGE COLLECTION
Ask Me About Recycling 1740 Shaff Rd., #105 Stayton, OR 97383 503-569-0146 askmeaboutrecycling.com
Pacific Sanitation, Inc.
3475 Blossom Drive NE Salem, OR 97305 503-393-1031 pacsan.net
GARDENING & LANDSCAPE SUPPLY
Siegmund Landscape Supply
21393 N. Santiam Hwy. SE Stayton, OR 97383 503-769-6291 siegmundlandscape.com
& SOUVENIRS
Metal Art Your Way
33635 North Fork Rd. SE Lyons, OR 97358 503-897-3253
Old Pharmacy Hub, The 218 SW Broadway St. Mill City, OR 97360
Silver Springs 20573 Hwy. 22 Mehama, OR 97384 503-859-2144
Rex Images Mill City, OR 97360 815 NW Santiam Blvd. 503-897-2691 reximages.com
Stayton Flowers 1486 N. First Ave. Stayton, OR 97383 503-769-6331 staytonflowers.com
GROCERY STORE
7 Star Grocery Store 829 SW First St. Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-2006
Mountain High Grocery 220 D St. W. Detroit, OR 97342-0018 503-854-3974
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
Focus Heating & Cooling
637 Wilco Rd. Stayton, OR 97383 971-315-4486 focusheatingand cooling.com
Santiam Heating & Sheetmetal, Inc.
1713 Stayton Scio Rd SE, Stayton, OR 97383 503-769-8483
HOUSING
Deer Creek Hollow
245 N. Santiam Hwy. E. Gates, OR 97346 sites.google.com/view/ deercreek/home
INSURANCE
Valencia Insurance Agency, Inc. 1203 N. First Ave. Stayton, OR 97383 503-769-1800 davevalencia.com
INTERNET SCTC
503-769-2121 sctcweb.com
JANITORIAL
Moonlight Maintenance, Inc. 41818 Kingston Jordan Rd. SE Stayton, OR 97383 503-769-5836 cleanwithmoonlight.com
LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES
North Santiam Paving Co. 41203 Kingston Lyons Dr. SE Stayton, OR 97383 503-859-3311 nspor.com
NorthRock, Inc.
46195 Lyons-Mill City Dr. Lyons, OR 97358 503-769-3439 north-rock.com
Siegmund Landscape Supply
21393 N. Santiam Hwy. SE Stayton, OR 97383 503-769-6291 siegmundlandscape.com
LEGAL SERVICES
Stayton Law 582 E. Washington St. Stayton, OR 97383 503-769-7741 staytonlaw.com
LOCAL PRODUCE / FARM STAND
Matson Farm 28391 River Rd. SE Mill City, OR 97360 503-979-9797
Spring Chicken Farms 47600 Lyons Mill City Dr. Lyons, OR 97358 503-385-5680
LOGGING
Siegmund Excavation & Construction
100 SW Sublimity Blvd. Sublimity, OR 97383 503-769-6280 siegmundexcavation.com
MARINAS
Detroit Lake Marina 115 Breitenbush Rd. Detroit, OR 97342 503-854-3423 detroitlakemarina.com
Kane’s Marina 530 Clester Rd. Detroit, OR 97342 503-854-3362 kanesmarina.com
MEDICAL & DENTAL
Mill City Dental Center
548 S. First Ave. Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-2353 millcitydentist.com
Santiam Hospital & Clinics
1401 N. Tenth Ave. Stayton, OR 97383 503-769-9241 santiamhospital.org
Santiam Elementary 503-897-2368
Santiam Junior/Senior High 503-897-2311
Santiam Canyon Preschool 503-897-0987
Oregon Charter Academy 503-897-2272
Santiam Medical Clinic
280 S. First Ave.
Mill City, OR 97360
503-897-4100 santiamhospital.org/ clinic-santiam-medical
Santiam Mobile Medicine 1881 W. Washington St. Stayton, OR 97383 503-507-5356 santiammobilemedicine.com
METAL ART
Metal Art Your Way
33635 North Fork Rd. SE Lyons, OR 97358 503-897-3253
MINI MARKET
H&B CBD Mini Market 100 Detroit Ave S. Detroit, OR 97342 503-854-3143
Idanha Country Store 183 Hwy. 22 Idanha, OR 97350 503-854-3354
MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY
Deer Creek Hollow 245 N. Santiam Hwy. E. Gates, OR 97346 sites.google.com/view/ deercreek/home
NEWS MEDIA
Canyon Weekly, The 2340 Martin Dr., #104 Stayton, OR 97383 503-769-9525 thecanyonweekly.com
KYAC 90.1 FM Community Radio P.O. Box 172 Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-6397 kyacfm.org
Torri Lynne's Flower House 49865 Kingwood Ave. Gates, OR, 97364 971-283-1853
PHARMACY
Stayton Pharmacy
102 Martin Dr. Stayton, OR 97383 503-769-2616
PRINTING & DESIGN
Our Town / Mt. Angel Publishing, Inc. 2340 Martin Dr., #104 Stayton, OR 97383 503-769-9525 mtangelpub.com
Rex Images
815 N.W. Santiam Blvd. Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-2691 reximages.com
PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS
Rex Images 815 NW Santiam Blvd. Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-2691 reximages.com
PUBLIC AGENCIES
City of Detroit
345 Santiam Ave. W. Detroit, OR 97342
503-854-3496 detroitoregon.us
City of Gates
101 Sorbin Ave. W. Gates, OR 97346
503-897-2669 cityofgates.com
City of Lyons
449 Fifth Street Lyons, OR 97358 503-859-2167 cityoflyons.org
City of Mill City
444 S. First Avenue Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-2302 ci.mill-city.or.us
Marion County Board of Commissioners 555 Court St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-588-5212 co.marion.or.us
Linn County 300 SW Fourth Ave. Albany, OR 97321 541-967-3825 linncountyor.gov
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
Canyon Crisis and Resource Center 825 Santiam Blvd Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-2372 canyoncrisis.org
Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency
280 N.E. Santiam Boulevard Mill City, OR 97360 503-339-9080 mwvcaa.org/programs/crp
RADIO STATION
KYAC 90.1 FM Community Radio P.O. Box 172 Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-6397 kyacfm.org
REAL ESTATE
Laura Erickson/Coldwell Banker Professional Group 503-415-1328 laurasellsit.com
Sandy Lyness Real
Estate Investments
49258 S.E. Kingwood Ave. Mill City, OR 97360 503-551-2645 sandylynessrealestate.com
RECREATION
Detroit Lake Foundation P.O. Box 4779 Salem, OR 97302 detroitlakefoundation.org
Detroit Lake Marina 115 Breitenbush Rd. Detroit, OR 97342 503-854-3423 detroitlakemarina.com
eNRG Kayaking 115 NE Wall St. Mill City, OR 97360 503-772-1122 enrgkayaking.com
Kane’s Marina 530 Clester Rd. Detroit, OR 97342 503-854-3362 kanesmarina.com
North Santiam Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 222 Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-5000 northsantiamchamber.org
Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce
175 E. High St. Stayton, OR 97383 503-769-3464 staytonsublimity chamber.org
Ask Me About Recycling 1740 Shaff Rd., #105 Stayton, OR 97383 503-569-0146 askmeaboutrecycling.com
Pacific Sanitation, Inc.
3475 Blossom Dr. NE Salem, OR 97305 503-393-1031 pacsan.net
RESTAURANTS
A&W
1215 W. Washington St. Stayton, OR 97383 503-769-5654
Eddy’s Phillys
198 N.E. Santiam Boulevard Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-6010
Get-A-Way, The 218 NE Santiam Blvd. Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-6022
Giovanni's Mountain Pizza
146 NW Santiam Blvd. Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-2614
H&B CBD Mini Market (Papo's Bar)
100 Detroit Ave S. Detroit, OR 97342 503-854-3143
Idanha Bar & Grill
183 Hwy. 22 Idanha OR 97350 503-854-3354
Kane’s Marina 530 Clester Rd. Detroit, OR 97342 503-854-3362 kanesmarina.com
Mill City Grill
100 SE Juniper St. Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-6130
Mill City Subway 509 Santiam Blvd. NE Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-6087
Rosie’s Mountain Coffee House
647 NE Santiam Blvd. Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-2378 silverfallscoffee.com
Santiam Trio Tavern 815 SW Linn Blvd. Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-3380
Sierra Mexican Restaurant 302 Hwy. 22 Gates, OR 97346 (503)897-2210
Taste of Hawaii 815 Santiam Blvd. SE Mill City OR 97360 503-897-6004
RIVER GUIDES
eNRG Kayaking 115 N.E. Wall St. Mill City, OR 97360 503-772-1122 enrgkayaking.com
North Santiam Paving Co. 41203 Kingston Lyons Dr. SE Stayton, OR 97383 503-859-3436 nspor.com
NorthRock, Inc. 46195 Lyons-Mill City Dr. Lyons, OR 97358 503-859-3311 north-rock.com
Siegmund Excavation & Construction
100 SW Sublimity Blvd. Sublimity, OR 97383 503-769-6280 siegmundexcavation.com
Allied Rock
18825 Old Mehama Road Lyons, OR 97358
503-769-3034 alliedrockllc.com
RV PARKING & STORAGE
Apple Pi Storage
2245 Apple Lp. Lyons, OR 97358 503-559-7169 applepistorage.com
Detroit Lake Marina
115 Breitenbush Rd. Detroit, OR 97342 503-854-3423 detroitlakemarina.com
Lakeview RV Park
110 Lake St. Detroit, OR 97342 503-507-5048 lakeviewrvpark-detroit.com
Sandy’s Lakeside
Coffee & RV
1487 N. Santiam Hwy. Idanha, OR 97350 503-854-3349
Santiam Self Storage, LLC
2160 Apple Lp. Lyons, OR 97358 503-979-3821 santiamselfstorage.com
SALON
Di’s Doin’ Hair
789 S.W. Spring St. Mill City, OR 97360 503-580-6761
SELF STORAGE
Apple Pi Storage 2245 Apple Lp. Lyons, OR 97358 503-559-7169 applepiestorage.com
Lyons Mini Storage 240 25th St. Lyons, OR 97358 503-859-2345 lyonsministorage.com
Santiam Self Storage, LLC 2160 Apple Lp. Lyons, OR 97358 503-979-3821 santiamselfstorage.com
Santiam Canyon Tool Library
40070 Gates School Rd. Gates, OR 97346
503-881-1931 santiamcanyontoollibrary. myturn.com
Barker Surveying
3657 Kashmir Way SE Salem, OR 97317 503-588-8800 barkerwilson.com
Les Schwab Tires
400 SW Sublimity Blvd. Sublimity, OR 97385 503-769-3446 lesschwab.com
Detroit Lake Foundation P.O. Box 4779 Salem, OR 97302 detroitlakefoundation.org
North Santiam Fraternal Order of Eagles #3384 640 SW Broadway Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-3100
Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce 175 E. High St. Stayton, OR 97383 503-769-3464 staytonsublimity chamber.org
Freres
Engineered Wood 141 14th Street Lyons, OR 97358 503-859-2121 frereswood.com
Consumers Power, Inc. 6990 West Hills Rd. Philomath, OR 97370 800-872-9036 cpi.coop
Pacific Power 525 Wilco Rd. Stayton, OR 97383 503-767-6809 pacificpower.net
Frank Pellets, LLC
47983 E. Lyons-Mill City Dr. Lyons, OR 97358 503-897-2371 frankpellets.com
Upward Bound Camp 40151 Gates School Rd. Gates, OR 97346 503-897-2447 upwardboundcamp.org
Linn County Sheriff’s Office (business calls) 1-800-884-3911
Marion County Sheriff’s Office (business calls) 503-588-5032
Canyon Crisis Center ............................................ 503-897-2327
Santiam Integration Team, Resource Assistance 503-769-9319
Poison Control Hotline 1-800-452-7165
Detroit Ranger District ........................................ 503-854-3366
CARTS Bus Service 503-585-5187
ODOT Highway Conditions 503-378-2299
Linn County Offices (general services), ...................................... 300 Fourth St. SW, Albany 541-967-3880
Marion County Offices (general services) 451 NE Division St., Salem 503-588-5037
Gates City Hall, PO Box 577, Gates, 97346 503-897-2669
Gates Rural Fire Protection District...................... 503-897-0898
Detroit City Hall, 160 N. Detroit Ave 503-854-3496
Idanha City Hall, 111 Highway 22 503-854-3313
Idanha-Detroit Rural Fire Protection District, 107 Highway 22 503-854-3494
Lyons City Hall, 449 Fifth St 503-859-2167
Lyons Public Library, 279 Eighth St. ..................... 503-859-2366
Lyons Rural Fire District (business calls), 1114 Main St ....................................................................... 503-859-2410
Lyons - Mehama Water District 503-859-2367
Mehama Fire Department (business calls) 503-769-2601
Mill City City Hall, 4445 1st Ave. .......................... 503-897-2302
Mill City Municipal Court, 252 Cedar St. SW 503-897-2302
Mill City Public Library, 250 SW Second Ave. 503-897-4143
Mill City Rural Fire District (business calls) 503-897-2390
Mill City Water Bills, 252 Cedar St. SW 503-897-2302
Mill City Police/Linn Co Sheriff. (business calls), 252 Cedar St. SW 503-897-2301
Santiam Memorial Hospital, 1401 N Tenth Ave., Stayton .............................. 503-769-2175
Permits and other information 503-769-3400
Marion County Economic Development ................ 503-588-5032
North Santiam Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 222, Mill City 503-897-5000
Chemeketa Center For Business & Industry, 626 High St, Salem 503-584-7310
Regis High School, 550 W Regis St., Stayton ........ 503-769-2159
St Mary Catholic School, 1066 N Sixth Ave., Stayton 503-769-2718
Lourdes Charter School, 39059 Jordan Rd, Scio.... 503-394-3340
Santiam Canyon School District (SCSD) office, 150 SW Evergreen, Mill City 503-897-2321
Santiam Elementary, 450 SW Evergreen, Mill City. ............................. 503-897-2368
Santiam Junior/Senior High School 265 SW Evergreen Road, Mill City 503-897-2311
North Santiam School District office (NSSD) 1155 N Third Ave., Stayton 503-769-6924
Mari-Linn School, 641 Fifth St., Lyons. ................. 503-859-2154
Oregon Connections Academy 833 NW Santiam Blvd, Mill City 800-382-6010
Stayton High School, 757 Locust St., Stayton ....... 503-769-2171
Stayton Middle School 503-769-2198
Chemeketa Community College .................................................. 4000 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem 503-399-5120
& SERVICES
Northwest Natural Gas Business calls 1-800-422-4012 Gas odor emergencies 1-800-882-3377
