January 3, 2014

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Volume 5, Issue 1

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Serving the communities of Lyons, Mehama, Elkhorn, Mill City, Gates, Niagara, Detroit, Breitenbush, Idanha and Marion Forks

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How to celebrate A New Year

Thieves pry open drawers, take parcels from locked drawers

Sometime between late evening on December 31 and early afternoon January 1st several large locked parcel boxes where pried open in the Mill City Post office and their contents removed.

Inside those boxes where 3 packages, presumably intended for someone other than the culprit(s) who damaged federal property to remove them.

The Mill City Post Office has ten large locked boxes that can hold large packages for patrons who cannot make it to the Post Office during normal business hours to retrieve from the postal workers.

If anyone noticed anything suspicious during these hours or anyone leaving the premises with large packages they are encouraged to contact the Linn County Sheriff Department at (503) 967-3911. Photo by Charla Raven

There is more than one way to celebrate the coming of a New Year. Many readers reported snugging into bed early for a good night’s sleep, while others partied till the wee hours of the morning. Many shared the time with family and friends either gathered around a feast or sharing a ceremonial moment.

Neighbors from the Elkhorn area, Mick Evans and Mike Sheets (pictured at top), took to their dual sport bikes for a New Years Day ride in the woods. They landed at Tom Rock, a 3,400 ft elevation peak in the mountains immediately south of Mill City. From here you are looking north over Gates to Mt. Horeb and beyond. You can also see Evans Mountain, part of Henline Mountain and Rocky Top. (Photo courtesy of Mick Evans) Dozen of midnight revelers (right) congregated at the Mill City Eagles to laugh and dance till the clock struck twelve. (Photo courtesy of Bob Yates.) More on page 5.

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Community Roundtable highlights good things soon to come to the good people of the Canyon!

Members of the Community Roundtable group met in December at Mill City City Hall to discuss their efforts at bettering the entire Santiam Canyon community. Here are a few highlights:

“Parents Nights” start Jan. 14

The Santiam Canyon School District Parent Teacher Organization has been working to bring informational “Parent’s Nights” to our community. The first, brought to you by “Family Building Blocks”, a local program that serves families and young children will be held on Tuesday, January 14 at 5:30p.m. at the SJSHS cafeteria. Dinner will be provided! Please RSVP for the event so that an accurate food order can be made. To RSVP email scsdpto@gmail. com or call Santiam Elementary School at (503) 897-2368 and leave a message for Angela Moreno.

The event will provide information on the Family Building Blocks program, which includes services such as: • Home Visits • Therapeutic Classroom • Respite Care • Family Nights • Parent-Child Interaction Groups • Referrals to Community Resources In addition, representatives will be speaking on childhood brain development.

“Parent’s Night” is open to everyone. If you or someone you know could use the assistance of Family Building Blocks, please plan to attend.

For more information about the Family Building Blocks program visit their website;www.familybuildingblocks.org.

Canyon Life Museum expanding

Francis Thomas spoke of the efforts of the Historical Society to transform the original railroad depot on NE Wall St. into an extension of the existing museum.

“It’s the oldest commercial building in Mill City that still stands,” said Thomas.

The project has been ongoing for several years and right now they’re deciding what color to dye the interior

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wood (they decided to use dye rather than stain because it’s a more historically accurate technique). They’ve also been approved to use the old “wavy glass” in two of the windows that they are replacing -”If we can find it,” said Thomas.

Neighborhood Watch update Mill City now has six areas involved in the local Neighborhood Watch programs.

They are looking for residents in the few remaining areas that don’t have the program established yet to volunteer to participate. City Recorder Stacie Cook said that there have been increased patrols by the local police and several arrests have been made lately.

Sweethearts Dinner planned

Sandy Lyness mentioned that the Lions Club will be having their annual Sweetheart’s Dinner on the Saturday after Valentine’s Day. She is also President of the Chamber of Commerce and said that the business group has changed the name of their monthly networking group from Greeters to Business Showcase. The events are open to everyone and they are looking for local businesses who would like to host an upcoming event.

Canyon Calender success

Michelle Gates spoke about the first annual Beautiful North Santiam Canyon Calendar, indicating that the first printing had sold out in a week and that the second printing was now available in stores: Lyons Timbertown, Mehama True Value, Rosie’s Coffee, Mill City Pharmacy, Santiam Treasures (Mill City), Mt High Grocery & Detroit Market, Idanha Store and Marion Forks Restaurant. “It was really well received,” said Gates.

New Deli/Pub Opened in Mill City

The new J&S Deli, Pub and Lottery reported a very successful first day open on Thursday, December 19, (cont pg 3)

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(cont from page 2)with sales higher than expected. They have been approved for a full liquor license, but will only have beer & wine for the first three months, in order to find out The Lyons Garden Club will have their Januwhat the community wants. ary 8th meeting at 1 pm in the Lyons Fire Time to clean up the town Department conference room. Diane StockCity beautification was also a topic at the mar, Betty Garrison and Jean Evett will be Community Roundtable meeting. Letters hostesses. The guest speaker will be Richard have been sent to the owners of the vacant Johnson of Old Tree Bonsai with a presentabuildings on Hwy 22 in Mill City, request- tion on how to grow and maintain a bonsai ing their participation in helping increase the plant. attractiveness of the city. It was asked who It is time for renewal of the group memberowns these buildings, and what can be done ship dues which will be $12.00 for the year, to convince them to invest some maintenance upon paying you will receive your new yearto attract more tourism visitors and middle ly activity club book. class families to the area.

New members and guests are always welElectric car charging station come. For more information contact Diane Stacie Cook reported that there will be a Stockmar at 503-394-2197, or Jean Evett at new electric car charger station going in at 503-859-2563.

Mt. Edge Cafe in Mill City. It has been approved by the city planning commission, and ODOT intends to go through with their plans.

Master Parks Plan Open House

The Master Parks Committee has finished review of the final draft and for-warded the document to the Planning Commission. An open house has tentatively been set for January 30, 2014 to allow the public an opportunity to view the document prior to holding a public hearing.

“It’s a conceptual plan,” said Stacie Cook.

“It basically says here’s what we have, what we need and where we think it should go.”

The community Roundtable group meets monthly on the 3rd Friday at 8am; contact City Hall for more information. All are invited from any community of the Canyon.

Invitation to singers from the Canyon Chorus

ing out this week taking pre-sales for their famous cookies. You can order now until January 20. Sales at the local stores will start on February 14.

Free Networking event for Business and non-profits Get the new year off to an energetic start with Small Steps, Big Results on Monday, January 6 from 8-10am at Trexler Farm. Offered

by GROW EDC, it’s a great way for entrepreneurs, non-profits and others working on special projects to celebrate their successes, make plans and set a strategy for starting the new year. All are welcome. And it’s free!

Ken’s bad but clean, Looking for folks who like to SING! Sopranos especially needed. No auditions, Joke of the Week no formal training or music reading skills An 85-year-old widow went on a blind date needed. No cost to participate, either. Santiam Canyon Community Chorus rehearses Monday evenings from 7-8:30 at the Christian Church in Mill City (on the corner of SW Broadway and SW 3rd, next to the Presbyterian Church). Come join us...we would love to sing with you! Rehearsals start January 13th...there is lots of fun ahead, so come join us!

with a 90-year-old man.

When she returned to her daughter’s house later that night, she seemed upset.

“What happened, Mother?” the daughter asked.

“I had to slap his face three times!”

“You mean he got fresh?”

“No,” she answered. “I thought he was dead!”

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2014 Beautiful North Santiam Canyon Calendar Haven’t seen one yet?

Here’s what people are saying: “WOW” “I was just there last week!”

“That’s my favorite place to hike.”

“This is a really beautiful calendar.”

“I didn’t even know that place was there.”

“I’m sending them to all my family members!”

NOW IN STORES: Mill City Rosie’s Coffee House Santiam Treasures Mill City Pharmacy Lyons/Mehama True Value Hardware Timbertown Resale Detroit & East Mt. High Grocery Detroit Market Idanha Country Store Marion Forks Restaurant Info: santiamcanyoncalendar@gmail.com

Images Showcase: Detroit Lake & Reservoir . Olallie Lake Opal Creek Wilderness . Sawmill Falls Little North Fork Santiam River Mt. Jefferson Wilderness/Boca Cave Niagara Dam . Mill City Falls Big Cliff Lake . Fishermen’s Bend Three Pools near Opal Creek

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Celebrate 2014!

Several of our readers sent in photos of their New Years celbrations. Clockwise from left: Gates area kids: Julia Miller, Avery LeBard, Tanner Peters, Amelia LeBard, Noelle Miller.--A few folks in the upper Santiam Canyon celebrated the eve of 2014 at the Idanha Grill with gourmet hors d’oeuvres and prime rib, thanks to restaurant owners and hosts Ben and Jeff. New faces were welcomed, including the new owners of the River Mountain RV Park, Jim and Laurie Preston (and son Vince), as well as some familiar faces like Rick Ladbury and Jeanette Hartwell of Detroit. It was a “New York” theme event - meaning the revelers celebrated the ball drop at 9pm on the east coast, which gave many of them time to join other late night events around Idanha and Detroit.--Friends and family gathered at Josh Weather’s home in gates for a New York theme party as well.--Revelers at the Mill City Eagles Lodge (pictured below) partied the night away to the rambunctious tunes of the Rockhounds. All Eagles Photos thanks to Bob Yates, the winner of Beautiful North Santiam Canyon 2014 Calender!!

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Local Speak: 2014 Resolutions and Reflections

By Daryl Atwood

Welcome to 2014! We wanted to find out what you had going on so we spent a few days out and about. As it turns out, last year some of you went to exciting places like Barcelona and others found bigger places to live. For the coming year, some are looking to travel more and keep on living better. Read on for more of your neighbors reflections: What is your 2014 New Years resolution?

Ann Vaughn at Cedar’s Restaurant in Detroit would like to find her Jack Russell terrier named Badger that has been missing. Justin Hartwell from Detroit just wants to keep living. Miranda Patterson at Mountain High Grocery didn’t really have a resolution since she breaks them anyway. Vince Benson of Idanha wants to eat more Jelly Beans. Jea-

Obituary Marilyn S.Geesman September 26, 1948December 16, 2013 Marilyn was born and raised in California, moving to Oregon In 1972.

She was employed at Fairview Training Center from 1973 until its closer in 2000. During her employment she worked on Martin Cottage, Chamberlain Cottage, Byrd Cottage.

Johnson Cottage, Central Staffing and Central Operations.

nette Hartwell of Detroit would like to travel more this year. Best of luck to those who had their resolutions.

What was the best thing that happened to you last year?

Juan Morales from the Mehama NAPA got to move into a nice three bedroom house with his wife and kids. Bob Layman and his wife from Detroit took a cruise to Barcelona with two other couples - Jim and Melva Davidson’ as well as Denny and Phillis Mills. They got to visit Rio, in Brazil and the Canary islands along the way to Bar-

celona Spain. And lastly, Linda Stirling (a visiting writer from Camas, Washington) got number one best seller “Confession of a Sunday School Psychic” on Kindle.

Congratulations to her!

Is there one thing that you’re looking forward to in 2014?

Walter Budd, owner of Mehama True Value, is hoping to sell the store and retire. Don Wiltse, owner of Don’s Gas in Mehama, is just hoping to make it through another year. Jeanette Weikum from Idanha is trying to move into a bigger house with more room.

Editors note: We don’t know what Amy Flores of Mill City (pictured here) resolves to do, but we do know that she likes to celebrate traditionally. with a bottle of bubbly!

Marilyn was a loving, caring, and compassionate person with a tremendous sense of humor. She enjoyed setting on her deck and watching all the wildlife that came into her backyard. In addition, Marilyn assured that they all have food to eat.

Marilyn loved Harley Davidson motorcycles and music. In 1998, her and close friend Sue Birge traveled to Sturgis for the big rally held there. While rock and roll music was her love, the Rolling Stones was her passion.

As a teenager she attended one of their concerts and her love for them grew from there.

One could argue that she was their number one fan.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Bertha Geesman. She is survived by a very large family of friends and will greatly missed. At Marilyn’s request no service will be held. A celebration of life will be held later with good food, good friends and Rolling Stones music.

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Budget Committee Openings for City of Mill City The City of Mill City has two (2) vacancies on the city’s budget committee. Budget Committee members serve a three (3) year term.

The Budget Committee will meet three or four times during the month of April, 2014 to prepare the city’s budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015. Citizens interested in serving on the City of Mill City Budget Committee are

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Single black claw on front paw. Name is Talla. Last seen Hwy 46 milepost 12 on August 10th. REWARD! please call (541)351-1335 or (503) 510-5370.

A view from the CW office last week

encouraged to contact City Recorder Stacie Cook at City Hall (503)8972302. A letter of interest must be submitted no later than Friday, February 28, 2014 at 4:00p.m. to City Recorder, PO Box 256, Mill City, OR 97360 or via email to: scook@ ci.mill-city.or.us. runs good just needs a tune up. Seats 7, newer tires, tags good until 9/2014. Has minor body damage but a great commuter or student car. $950 obo. Lyons. Video available on Facebook or 503-510-4396.

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Please submit your event to: Editor@TheCanyonWeekly.com.

Texas Hold-em style Poker at the Eagles Lodge in Mill City.. Proceeds to benefit the Youth Benefit Golf Tournament. January 18. Contact Eagles Lodge for more info.

Coming Soon!

“Parent’s Nights” brought to you by “Family Building Blocks,” a local programthat serves families and young children will be held on Tuesday, January 14 at 5:30p.m. at the SJSHS cafeteria. Dinner will be provided! Please RSVP for the event. email scsdpto@gmail.com or call Santiam Elementary School at (503) 8972368 and leave a message for Angela Moreno.

On January 25, All Dressed up will be holding their first ever Dinner and Auction Benefit at the Stayton Community Center where there will be both a silent and a live auction, a fashion show and a lot of fun!

Of special note is the auctioning off of 10 beautiful brand new designer wedding gowns, and each can be seen at the facebook site “All Dressed Up 2014 Dinner/Auction Fundraiser” Dinner and drinks will be catered by the Wooden Nickel. Tickets are $25 a person and must be purchased in advance. Proceeds will go towards the purchases of additional dresses, in sizes that are not commonly donated. For more information or to purchase tickets call Anna Benefiel at 503 881-0711.

Events this Week Friday, January 3

High School Basketball at Santiam vs.

Kennedy - Girls JV/V - 5/6:30, Boys JV/V - 3:30/8pm.

Saturday, January 4

9am High School Wrestling - Willamina Tournament 9:30 am Santiam Hearts to Arts meets at Mill City City Hall, from New board members and volunteers are always welcome!!

Info: http://www.heartstoarts.org/

mined. (girls varsity only)

Monday, January 6 School resumes

8-10am Free Networking event for Business and non-profits. Get the new year off to an energetic start with Small Steps, Big Results at Trexler Farm. Offered by GROW EDC, it’s a great way for entrepreneurs, non-profits and others working on special projects to celebrate their successes, make plans and set a strategy for starting the new year. All are welcome.

And it’s free!

6:30pm-7:30pm SCSD PTO meets at Santiam Elementary Multi-Purpose Room.

Wednesday, January 8

1 pm Lyons Garden Club meets in the Lyons Fire Department conference room.

Diane Stockmar, Betty Garrison and Jean Evett will be hostesses. The guest speaker will be Richard Johnson of Old Tree Bonsai with a presentation on how to grow and maintain a bonsai plant.

It is time for renewal of the group membership dues which will be $12.00 for the year, upon paying you will receive your new yearly activity club book. New members and guests are always welcome.

For more information contact Diane Stockmar at 503-394-2197, or Jean Evett at 503-859-2563.

6:30pm – 7:30pm Lions Club Meeting Mountain Edge Cafe Meeting of the Lions Club. Come learn about what we do and how you can assist.

6:30pm – 7:30pm Santiam Canyon School District School Board Meeting 150 SW Evergreen St. Mill City

Thursday, January 9

7pm – 8pm 4th of July Committee Mill City City Hall - 444 S 1st Avenue Skate Park Committee Meeting High School Basketball at N. Douglas Mill City City Hall - 444 S 1st Avenue (Endowment game) - Time to be deterMonthly meeting of the Skate Park Committee to plan for and discuss size, Gates Community location and funding to construct a local 503-897-2716 Church of Christ 251 SW 3rd St, Mill City skate park. “..reaching the canyon for Christ.”

Mike Stair, Minister Sunday School 9:45am & Worship Service will be at 11 AM 40070 Gates School Rd (503)897-3210

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Ongoing Weekly Events Christian Lyons Library is located at 279 8th St., Mill City

Church

Lyons. Hours:Tue-Thu: 1pm-6:30pm www.millcitychristian- Sat: 10am-3:30pm 503-859-2366 church.org Sun-Mon-Fri: Closed Mill City Library is located at 250 SW 2nd Ave Sunday Worship hours are 10-12 and 1:30-3:30 on Tues10 am

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Lakeside an Emeritus Senior Living Community

We offer a wide range of services from retirement living and assisted living. If you are looking for a new place to call home without the hassles of daily living, we are committed to helping you and your family find the right fit.

North Santiam Watershed Council meetings are held at the Stayton Community Center at 400 West Virginia Street, Stayton, OR on the second Thursday of every month except July and August.

Meetings begin at 7:00pm and everyone is welcome. For more information call (503) 930-8202 or go to www.northsantiam.org Santiam Hearts to Arts meets quarterly at Mill City City Hall, from 9:30-10:30am.

New board members and volunteers are always welcome!!

Info: http://www.heartstoarts. org/

Mondays

Tour today to learn more about 7pm Santiam Canyon Comour current specials! munity Chorus rehearsals at the Mill City Christian Church. For more information contact Joanne Hebing at 503-859-3426.

Tuesdays

(503) 769-3200 2201 3rd Ave., Stayton www.Emeritus.com

9am Downward Dog Yoga at Gates Fire Hall, Sorbin St. in Gates 10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Bible Fellowship, Lyons 910-4918 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian.

Meals on Wheels.

Ruth:503-8972204. $3.50 donation recommended.

7:30pm Santiam Al-Anon, Mt. View Church,

Aumsville.

Newcomers welcome.

Wednesdays

6:30 pm Downward Dog Yoga at Gates Fire Hall, Sorbin St. in Gates 7 pm AA meeting at Gates Community Church of Christ 7:30pm AA Meeting Idanha City Hall.

month at Trexler Farm Restaurant. if interested in dinner and 7pm if interested in book discussion. Jan.9-Life in a Jar by Jack Meyer, Feb.13-The Book Thief Thursdays

by Markus Zusak, Mar.13-Red 9am Downward Dog Yoga at Heart by James Thom, Apr.10Gates Fire Hall, Sorbin St. in Pillars of the Earth by Ken Gates Follett. New members always 10am-3pm North Santiam welcome. Contact Herb BasQuilters, Gates Church, all lev- tuscheck, 503-859-2668. 7-9pm els! 897-2102 Bingo with the Idanha Detroit 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Fire Dept, every other Thursday Meals. Fellowship Hall, MC at the Detroit City Hall meeting Presbyterian Church. Ruth:503 room.

897-2204 Fridays 12-4:30pm Food Distribution 6:30pm Youth Group at Mill Day at the Canyon Gleaners in City Baptist Church 7th grade to Mill City.

24 years. 815 NW Santiam Blvd.

3:30-5pm Good News Club Sunday. at Mill City Baptist Church.

1pm Canyon Senior Center PiKids K-4 grade. Bible stories, nochle 844 South First St. Mill singing, games, snack. Free. 815 City 503 897-4176 Santiam Blvd.

5:30-8pm Youth Night Ages 10-18 Mill City Christian Church. Kids MUST be picked up by 8:15. Free. Not held on weeks with Friday school.

6pm Bible Study at Living Water Church of God, Sorbin St. Gates.

6pm Canyon Readers Book Club meets on the second Thursday evening of the 9

Firemen to recycle Christmas Trees The Mill City Volunteer Firemen want to recycle your Christmas tree again this year. On January 11th firemen will be going around to pick up your tree in the Mill City Fire District. They will be asking for 4 cans of canned goods that they will be donating to our local food bank. The fire men ask that you call by January the 10th to get on the list. Call the fire hall at 503 897 2390, if there is no answer, leave a message with your name, address and

phone number so we can make sure to get you scheduled.

Until then make sure that you are taking care of your Christmas tree by watering it everyday. If your tree starts to dry out remove it from your house immediately.

Dry trees can catch on fire very easily, and make the fire spread to other areas of your home. Hope you had a Merry Christmas and here’s to a safe and a Happy New Year.

Backyard Burn Season is officially over on December 15. If you plan on burning before then please call the burn information line daily at 1-877- 982-0011

Linn County Sheriff Report ~ 12-22-13 to 12-26-13

12/22/13 2:14 SUSP-VEHICLE SANTIAM BV Mill City CIRCLE K MILL CITY Has been parked at the location since 0015. Caller doesn’t know if someone is sleeping in it 12/23/13 9:22 UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY TO MOTOR VEHICLE DOGWOOD ST Lyons Pr reporting theft of some clothes and other items 12/23/13 9:30 UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY TO MOTOR VEHICLE 6TH ST Lyons Reporting theft of a wallet and a GPS unit 12/23/13 10:01 THEFT-RPT CEDAR ST Lyons Pr reporting vehicle broken into and items taken Pr will not be home until after 1730.

12/23/13 11:25 THEFT-RPT 10TH AV Mill City mail theft 12/23/13 13:15 THEFT-RPT GOLDEN LEAF CT Lyons PR says sometime during the night someone went through his vehs and stole a bike from his shop.

12/23/13 18:54 SUICIDALSUBJECT CAD Report 5TH ST Lyons Caller states that his uncle is threating to com-

mit suicide and has attempted to swing at callers dad. Caller states the the susp is upstairs, dad is downstairs 12/23/13 19:46 HARASSMENT RPT KINGWOOD AV Mill City KINGWOOD COURT APTS Caller states that the neighbor gal came over and yelled at her and her family.

Made the daughter who is 3 feel uncomfortable and scared.

12/24/13 7:40 DOG COMPLAINT HWY 226 Linn County WEASEL FLATS Pr said in this area, there is a german shepard running in and out of traffic. It does have a collar on it.

12/24/13 7:43 SUSP-VEHICLE MAIN ST Lyons LYONS MARKET caller says truck has been sitting in the parking lot “cool industries” truck. truck is running and has been sitting there for hours.

12/24/13 13:32 TRESPASS ALDER ST Mill City Lady was allowed to stay overnight. She was supposed to leave and now is taking things that don’tbelong to her.

12/24/13 20:38 DISTB-NOISE

KINGWOOD AV Mill City KINGWOOD COURT APTS a lady called and would like to speak with the deputy that dealt with the situation last night (773) about her rude and loud neighbors. Ongoing issue.

12/24/13 22:37 TRESPASS *IN PROGRESS* LYONS MILL CITY DR Linn County Caller reporting subjects were trespassing on his property.

He is now out with the suspects on Fishermans Rd at the gated community.

12/25/13 4:34 VEH-STOLEN DOGWOOD ST Lyons Just happened. unk direction.

Caller states that the susp got in a fight with her boyfriend and then took the callers purse and car and left 12/25/13 6:17 UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY TO MOTOR VEHICLE BROADWAY ST Mill City caller reporting theft of gas by siphoning at location contact caller at res no desc of susps 12/25/13 9:07 CRIM MISCHIEF 4TH AV Linn County caller reporting his kitchen win-

dow was broken from the outside - occ’d sometime during the night - caller did not hear the event 12/25/13 15:19 PHONE-HARASSMENT 3RD ST Lyons Caller works for STR. Male keeps calling the STR number and is threatening the caller and the caller’s family. He states that she stole the crack from his car and won’t stop 12/26/13 13:32 JUV-COMPLAINT ALDER ST Mill City verbal only - destroying property and disobeying his parents juvenile is on probation through marion co mother was unable to reach her son’s P.O. 12/26/13 21:06 DISTBDOMESTIC MAIN ST Lyons Across the street to the east, at the dark blue house, there are 3-4 males physically fighting. opened at the cole school address. he has it on video.

May we see less and less of this column in 2014.

May each week bring a reduction of crime and strife and an increase in respect and honor.

Services Directory Autobody & Paint Canyon Auto Rebody 21916 Ferry Rd. SE, Mehama www.canyonautorebody.com (503) 859-3247

Auto Repair

Classic Auto and Tire Center 48347 Lyons-Mill City Drive, Mill City(503)897-2256 Mike’s Auto Repair and Deisel small engines& motorcycles at 27860 N. Hwy 22, Mill City 503 897-6061

Antiques/Resale

Odds and Ends Antiques and Collectables 11227 Grove St., S.E.Mehama 503-859-2688 Lyons Timbertown Resale Home accessories, gifts, more. 1313 Main St. Lyons.

503-859-4054; 503-507-1326. Facebook.

Business Development

GROW EDC: Free & confidential business & non-profit consulting.info@ growsantiam.org 503-871-5188

Coffee Stands

Canyon Espresso at the corner of Hwy 22 and Gates Hill Rd., (503) 897-6031

Computer Services

WidmerWeb Design (503) 569-1229 www.widmerweb.com

Construction

Hueller Construction Inc. CCB #114169 www.huellerconstruction.com 503-859-3575.

Firearm Instruction

Old West Enforcement Professionals NRA#1787-91947 BCI# 1102466 503580-9397 www.oldwestprosconcealandcarry.com

Health and Wellness

Chiropractic Physicians Clinic and Wellness Center 11247 Grove St., Mehama (503)859-2181 Santiam Healing Arts Reconnective, energetic healing for all. Special Canyon pricing. Colleen Samuel (503) 897-3357 Mill City Dental (503)897-2353 Mill City Pharmacy 218 S.W. Broadway, Mill City (503) 897-2331 Santiam Medical Clinic 280 S. 1st Ave. Mill City (503) 897-4100

Heating and Cooling

Lyons Heating & Cooling Inc. CCB#96400 (503)859-2325 www.lyonsheating.net

Groceries

Mountain High Grocery and Gifts 220 D St. Detroit, (503)854-3696 Detroit Market and Supplies 100 Detroit Ave. N. (503) 854-3767 Facebook Mill City Market 829 1st Ave. Mill City 503-897-2006www.smhselectmarket.com

Landscaping

to get your business seen in the directory call Karen at (503)990-3037

Siegmund Landscape, Excavation and Supply (503)769-6291

Locksmith

Gabriel Smith licensed locksmith: lock repair, keys, parts. OCLS #5373 Smithlockoutservices@live.com (541)519-2410

Lodging

Curt’s Place Rental Suite in Gates. www.curtsplace.net (503)897-6126 Adventure Vacation Homes 528N.E. Santiam Blvd. (Hwy 22) Mill City (503) 897-6500 www.adventurevacationhomes.com Elkhorn Valley Inn B&B 33016 North Fork Road S.E, Lyons (503) 897-3033 www.elkhornvalleyinn.com facebook Lodge at Detroit Lake 175 Detroit Ave, Detroit (503) 854-3344 www.lodgeatdetroitlake.com All Seasons Motel 130 Breitenbush Road, Detroit (503) 854-3421 www.allseasonsmotel.net

Marinas

Detroit Lake Marina 115 Breitenbush Road, Detroit www.detroitlakemarina. com 503 854-3423.

Kane’s Marina 530 Clester Rd., Detroit (503) 854-3362

Mole and Gopher Removal LandCare learn more at www.land-care.com 503-897-5200

Outdoor Excursions

Into the Wild Equine Adventures mountain forest horseback rides (503)586-8072 www.itwtrailrides.com Kayak the Santiam (503)569-1229 www.kayakthesantiam.com www.enrgkayaking.com North Santiam River Trips with Bill Sanderson (503) 897-3301 www.nsrtrips.com The Oregon Experience fishing, rafting drift-boating. (503) 897-3291. www.oregon-experience.com

Painting

Leading Edge Painting -Ben Szympruch interior,exterior painting, staining, woodworking (503)539-3744 benszym@hotmail.com

Pets and Animal Care

Ark Animal Care Veterinary Services (503) 897-6004 arkanimalcare@wavecable.com Santiam Healing Arts Reconnective Healing for your horses and pets.. Colleen Samuel. (503) 897-3357

Lyness, Broker 280 NE Santiam Blvd, Mill City www.GreenMtRealEstate.com (503)551-2645

Restaurants & Dining

Mill City/Gates Rosie’s Mt Coffee House 647 N.E. Santiam Blvd. (Hwy 22) Mill City (503)8972378 www.rosiesscones.com Facebook Giovanni’s Mt.Pizza 146 N.W. Santiam Blvd. (Hwy 22) Mill City (503)897-2614 Mountain Edge Cafe 320 N.W. Santiam Blvd. (Hwy 22) Mill City (503)897-2741 Sierra Restaurant and Market 302 N. Santiam Hwy (Hwy 22) in Gates (503) 897-2210 Lyons/Mehama Trexler Farms 20146 Ferry Rd. SE, Mehama (503)859-4488 www.trexlerfarm.com Facebook Detroit/Idanha Korner Post Resturant 100 Detroit Avenue Detroit (503) 854-3735 The Cedars Restaurant and Lounge 200 N. Detroit Ave, Detroit (503)854-3636 K.C.’s Espresso, Sandwiches and Stuff 210 Forest Ave., Detroit (503)854-3145 Idanha Grill and Store 183 Hwy 22, Idanha (503)854-3354 www.idanhagrill.com facebook Marion Forks Restaurant and Lounge 34970 Hwy 22, Idanha (503)854-3669

RV Repair

Santiam RV Service (503)394-2348

Signs & Graphics

White Water Signs and Graphics (503)804-3613 www.whitewatersigns.com.

Supplies

Mehama True Value 11267 Grove St. Mehama (503) 859-2257 ww3.truevalue. com/mehamatruevalue/

Taverns/Bars

Red Barn Bar and Grill 916 Main St., Lyons (503)859-2826 facebook Trio Tavern and Food 815 SW Linn Blvd. Mill City (503) 897-3380 facebook

Towing

STR Santiam Towing and Recovery 1-877-859-5757 www.strtowing.com

Wood Products-retail

Psychotherapy

Camp firewood at Hardwood Components, 20573 Hwy 22 in Mehama (503)859-2144

Real Estate

Weddings Your Way All seasons, indoors or out, all denominations. Colleen Samuel (503) 897-3357.

Gregory J. Johanson, M .Div, Ph.D., NCC Director, Grace Counselling Center.

(503)897-4830 greg@gregjohanson.net Green Mountain Real Estate Sandy

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503.897.6031

Mud slide brings pizza slingers, diners into action

The week before Christmas a mass of mud and rock, clinging to the cliff near Giovanni’s Mt. Pizza finally let loose, eventually covering both lanes of Hwy 22 on a blind curve. “Traffic was skidding to stops, and veering into our parking lot, it was pretty scary” said Starr Lutz, a Giovanni’s employee.

Bob Netter of Gates and Greg Lewelyn of Scio were just finishing their lunch when they saw the melee. “They The slide, now cleared, reached into both lanes forcing traffic to cross into the just jumped right up and went out to direct traffic,” said parking area of Giovannis , just west of Poppa Al’s. Photo by Jim Brotherton.

Lutz who noted they were well prepared with orange vest and a manor of authority. “ I can’t say enough good about them, they were life savers, they really knew what they were doing.” Meanwhile Gio’s employees Chase Howard and John Sorrick jumped into action as well, taking a broom and shovel and clearing one lane of traffic to allow travellers to pass. After several phone calls

by Lutz to various agencies, ODOT eventually showed up to take over and clear the road completely.

Pie sales lead to fire truck ride for first grader State of Cha-Ching.

Dave Valencia Ins Agcy Inc Dave Valencia, Agent 1203 North First Avenue Stayton, OR 97383 Bus: 503-769-1800

Six year old Zach Long of Mill City got a chauffeured fire truck ride from his home to his classroom, all because he sold pies. He sold enough of them to family, friends and neighbors that he won 5th place in a Santiam Elementary contest to help raise funds for field trips and special events.

When asked what his favorite part of the ride was Zach said, “when I got to honk the horn.”

Zach’s big plans for 2014 are to play baseball and hang out with his friends. No word on any future ambition to become a fireman yet.

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