October 24, 2013 by Tim Widmer

The Canyon Weekly October 24, 2013

Volume 4, Issue 42

Your local news source for the North Santiam Canyon Serving the communities of Lyons, Mehama, Elkhorn, Mill City, Gates, Niagra, Detroit, Breitenbush, Idanha and Marion Forks

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The first ever Great Pumpkin’s Ball proved to be a huge community success with a large turnout at the Santiam Gym Saturday night. Kids of all ages, from babies to grandparents dressed up, “Zombied Out” and danced the night away. “The collaboration between H2A, PTO, The Wolverettes who taught the “Thriller” dance, the International Club who sold yummy desserts and the American Pop Culture Club was stellar! This was a free event by Hearts to Arts with requested donations and several small children emptied their wallets of $.27 and $.50 which makes it an even greater gift,” said event coordinator Jahn Hoover. Hearts to Arts is inviting comments on their facebook page for the committee to take into consideration for what they hope to be a new keystone event for Mill City. For many more photos see page 4 of this issue.

By Michelle Gates The Santiam Valley Grange in Lyons is hosting their annual Haunted House, and everyone gets to get involved!! These local volunteers were dressed in spooky attire (thanks to the adults who run the show) and they proceeded to scare the beejeezus out of anyone who dared to enter. The entry price of $3 per person, or 3 cans of food, helps raise funds to keep the Grange building in good shape, as well as helps stock local food banks. Hours are Oct 18-26: 6pm-9pm, Oct 27-30: 6pm-8pm, Oct 31: 6pm-10pm and Nov 1: 6pm-8pm. The Haunted House can also be adjusted to each group upon request, and is appropriate for all ages. Located at 1140 Fifth St., Lyons.

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Willamette National Forest open to all

Employees of the Detroit Ranger District are glad to welcome visitors back to the Willamette National Forest. All Forest lands, roads and trails that are typically open at this time of year are available for the public’s use and enjoyment. Due to the recent lapse in government funding, some developed recreation sites were closed as no one was available to address maintenance needs; they are now open again. “Forest lands including roads and trails were open during the shutdown, we know that there were still many impacts to Forest visitors related to the Ranger Station and some developed facilities being closed. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we get back to the important work of managing the public’s National Forests.” Grady McMahan Detroit Ranger District Ranger

Abbreviated Notes from Mill City Council Meeting 10/22/2013

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persistent councilor finds over $20,000 extra cash, clean up of empty buildings pursued on Highway 22

Apparently a bond for $25,000 was taken out on Joy Cronin,a City of Mill City employee, prior to her conviction in the arson of city hall. This is a commonplace occurrence, to insure the city against loss in the case of embezzlement. It appeared that there may be some doubt if that bond was recoverable, as Cronin was found guilty of arson, not embezzlement. But thanks partially to the persistence of Councilor Thorin Thacker, who pursued the matter, the city is now $20,700 richer. “I was surprised at how much resistance I got from staff and council,” said Thacker,

whose statements ignited a short argument of disagreement from other members of the board. In other news, letters have been written to owners of dilapidated buildings that line Highway 22 in Mill City inviting them to voluntarily clean up their properties. Properties such as “the cow building” and the old Texaco have been left empty and in disrepaired for years, creating a less than favorable presence in the community. “Hopefully the owners will take this into consideration,” said Mayor Tim Kirsch.

Pies for Sale!

Santiam’s PTO is sponsoring a fundraiser that will help pay for classroom and reward field trips and weekly behavior rewards for SES students. Students are currently selling Berries, Pies and Fruit Cobbler made by Willamette Valley Pie Company, using fruit that is grown in the Willamette Valley. Students will earn prizes for the top individual sellers and the top classroom sales. The sale ends Oct 31, and orders will arrive at the school on November 19 -- just in time for Thanksgiving dessert! All products are frozen and will need to be picked up by parents for delivery of orders. Take a look at the posted photo of the sales flyer. If you would like to purchase pies, berries or cobblers, but have not been approached by a SES student, please call the Elementary School and they will have someone contact you.

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Mill City Welcomes Ken and Jan Cartwright

New business opening in old Independent Press office Ken Cartwright is well known in the North Santiam Canyon and the Willamette Valley for his expertise in building and repairing stringed instruments and his long history of musical accomplishment in the world of Bluegrass. Ken owned and operated Cartwright’s Music Repair in Salem and then Stayton and DJ’d for various radio stations, most recently KMUZ 88.5 out of Salem where he hosts a Wednesday morning show from 7-10 am. Ken also runs “Eye for Art” videography business. Not one to give into the lure of “retirement” Ken and his wife of four years, Jan, an accomplished bluegrass musician herself, have leased the old Independent Press Building at 475 NE. Santiam Blvd. Hwy 22 in Mill City. There Ken will teach Suzuki method violin, build and repair stringed instruments, possibly hold Bluegrass jams, and possibly, just possibly start a community FM radio station right here in Mill City. Ken is working with a group in the Mill City area to acquire a FCC license to put a FM community radio station on the air that will serve Mill City, Gates, Lyons and Mehama and some outlying areas. Paperwork has recently been filed for this station with the FCC and it will be late this year or early next year before it is known whether this endeavor will get the FCC nod. Press releases will follow as soon as we have more information. In the meantime on Saturday,November 2, 9am-6pm Ken will be

Fall into a good book! Friends of the Lyons Library Fall Book Sale The Friends of the Lyons Library will have their annual Fall Book Sale on November 16, 2013 from 9:00 – 3:00 at the St. Patrick’s Hall in Lyons, on the corner of Ash & 7th Streets (across from the Lyons Library). A great variety of new and gently used books, DVD’s, cassettes, videos, CD’s, and puzzles to choose from. Hard backs are $1.00 and paperbacks 50 cents, OR purchase a book bag for $5.00 and stuff it with yummy books. Speaking of yummy, stop in and purchase some hearty fall soups: pepper jack with broccoli or potato with bacon, along with corn muffins, from 11:00 – 2:00. And coffee is free! And, yet another great reason to stop by is the 50 / 50 Raffle. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. The drawing will take place at 2:30 and the lucky winner will split the pot. You may purchase tickets early at the Lyons Library. If you have questions or are interested in becoming a Friends member, call Brenda at 503-859-3152 or the library at 503-859-2366. will be selling a few things. “For years I had a music store and repair shop and have accumulated an excess of repair parts, pieces etc: I’m still doing some repair but not the type and volume that I used to do, so this stuff has to go. Machine heads, bridges, locking nuts, trem arms, pickup, pickguards, potentiometers, knobs, some amps, some PA gear, some older instruments (not many) instrument makers wood for violins and mandolins and some electric guitars, necks, electric and acoustic,” said Ken. There will be no presales and th the terms are cash. “I Won’t give it away as I can Ebay or Craig’s list the parts, but definitely cheaper than anywhere else you can buy it,” he ads. So, What does a community radio mean to you? You can contact Ken by email at kenc@wvi.com if you have ideas, or write a letter to the editor and let everyone know.

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Lady Wolverine Volleyball team advances to league play-offs

photo courtesy of Kara Conner (and this may be our cutest photo yet) The Santiam Lady Wolverines defeated Western Mennonite 3-0 in the first round of the Tri-River Conference Volleyball playoffs Tuesday night. With the win Santiam moves to one game from qualifying for the state playoffs. Thursday, October 24th Santiam will travel to East Linn Christian to take on the Eagles. Game time is 6pm. Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for students. The two teams each beat the other team during the regular season to split 1-1. Winner of this game will qualify for the state playoffs, but will still play in the Tri-River Conference tournament at Culver High School on Saturday, October 26th at 12:00pm to determine the 3rd and 4th seed to state. Winner will play the loser of the #3 Regis at #2 Kennedy game which is also Thursday night. At 1:30pm league champions Culver will play the winner of the Regis-Kennedy game for the #1 and #2 seed to the state playoffs. GO SANTIAM!

Lauren Hebing and Jordan Saari were Santiam’s selection for Linn County First Citizen. They are competing against 2 candidates from each Linn County schools that include Sweet Home, Lebanon, West Albany, South Albany, Harrisburg, Central Linn, Scio and Santiam. Winners will be announced the first of November at a luncheon. All students will participate in the Albany Veterans Parade Nov. 11th.

Fund raising begins for Mari-Linn Outdoor School

by Michelle Gates Fifth grade students at Mari-Linn are getting ready for Outdoor School, and they’re working hard to do it. This year, they’ll be going to an OMSI camp just outside of Sandy, OR in early June, 2014. It will cost them $220 for each student, so they’re getting a head start on the fundraising. Last Saturday, several of those kids spent the sunny afternoon washing cars for quite a few lucky drivers in the school parking lot. The efforts were organized by parent Annie Beaumont, with a rotating shift of parent and kids who came to help, including Destiny Torres,

Noelle Saunders, Jade Beaumont, parent Tammy Hall, and many others.

Donors were giving readily, and parent Annie Beaumont worked hard to make sure they got what they paid for by getting her hands deep in the water buckets time after time. And not everyone even needed the wash job. “One guy just drove in and gave us nine dollars!!” said 10 year old student volunteer Noelle Saunders. The kids raised nearly $250 that day, which will be split between the participants. The fifth grade Outdoor School will be hosting several other fundraisers throughout the year, and always welcomes personal or business donations. Contact Shannon Stinnett at Mari-Linn School for more information.

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Three solutions to common compost problems

By Denise Ruttan As you recycle autumn leaves into compost this fall, consider the science that transforms waste into “black gold” for your soil. “There are more microorganisms in a teaspoon of topsoil than there are people on planet Earth,” said Nick Andrews, small farms specialist and compost expert for the Oregon State University Extension Service. “Compost is similar. It’s teeming with billions of microorganisms for each ounce of compost.” Those billions of microorganisms aren’t sitting still. Their metabolism works hard to convert organic material into fuel – activity that heats up compost. Compost must reach 130 to 135 degrees to kill weed seeds and pathogens, Andrews said. Turn the pile after its first 3-5 weeks with a garden fork to add air and break up clumps of material. If the pile is big enough – one-half to one cubic yard – and well-built with a good carbonto-nitrogen ratio, moisture content and porosity, it should heat up within a week and stay hot long enough for you to turn the pile and “process” the raw material to kill pathogens and weed seeds. If compost just isn’t happening, Andrews offered these troubleshooting tips. Problem: It isn’t heating up because the pile is too small. For a continuous fuel source, microorganisms need at least one-half cubic yard to one cubic yard of fresh organic material, Andrews said. During harvest time in August and September, that’s realistic for most gardeners.Solution: Make sure you have a steady source of fresh material. If you don’t, you could cool-compost the rest of the year, or build a worm bin, using earthworms to de-

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Lais and his wife/passenger Susan Lais, age 70, were extricated from the car by firefighters. Lyman Lais was transported by Air Link air ambulance to St. Charles Medical Center in Bend with serious, non-life threatening injuries. Susan Lais was transported by Lyons Ambulance to Salem Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. OSP was assisted at the scene by Lyons Rural Fire Protection Dis-

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Check out these Halloween Happenings! Santiam Valley Grange #828 Hosts the Annual Haunted House Located at 1140 5th St. Lyons OR $3.00 per person or 3 cans of food Tickets at door. Appropriate for all ages! Can be adjusted for each group or family to be either spooky or scary! Oct 18-19 6-9pm Oct 20-24 6-9pm Oct 25-26 6-9pm Oct 27-30 6-8pm Oct 31 6-10pm Nov 1 6-8pm

November 2 from 6pm-8pm “Get-YourScream-On” Professional Wrestling Fundraiser at Mari-Linn School, 641 5th St., Lyons. Featuring WWE Hall of Famer and former Mr. USA Tony Atlas. This event is back by popular demand, for the third time this year!! Proceeds benefit ASB activities for students. Tickets available at Mehama True Value and Mari-Linn School: $10 front row, $7 second row, $5 general admission. Info: 503-859-2154 or 503-5104396. The next Small Steps, Big Results class is Monday, Nov 4 from 8 – 10am at Trexler Farm (20146 Ferry Rd SE, east of Stayton off of Hwy 22). Get inspired with other entrepreneurs in a fun, lively atmosphere as you plan your next steps for your business, non-profit or special project. Free! For more info call Allison at 503.871.5188.

Santiam Inernational Club Poinsettiea Sales November 4-13 Contact Caroline Mill City Eagles Community Halloween Gillaspy to order 503-897-2311 ext. 240 or caroline.gillaspy@santiam.k12.or.us. ProParty October 31 ceeds to help Iinternational club members 6-8pm at the Santiam Elementary Gymobtain their dreams of traveling abroad. 46 nasium. All are Welcomed to this FREE annual event. Games and prizes and more! participants are slated to travel to Europe in the Summer of 2014 with visits to England, Donations of wrapped candies are being France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. accepted at the Mill City Eagles Lodge. Adult volunteers welcome. The Stayton Red Hat Strutters will hold their November 6 noon luncheon at Trexler Trunk or Treat at Mill City Christian Farm Inc., 20146 Ferry Rd. SE, Stayton, Church October 31st from 5:30-7:30. phone number is 503-859-4488. Ora Jean Sponsors decorate the trunks of their vehicles for kids to come and find their treats. Evett will be the hostess, contact Jean to Contact youth minister Matthew Shepherd make your reservations at 503-859-2563. for more info. (503) 510-8414 facebook/ A head count is needed by November 1, so please call. It is going to be a buffet lunMillCityFCC cheon and the cost is $10.00 per person. There will be a sign up sheet for those who would like to host a month for 2014. New members and guests are always welcome. The group is always open to suggestions for activities and luncheon locations.

Gates Community Church of Christ “..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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There are no fees to join, if you wish to receive a mail notice of meetings a small donation for postage is appreciated, or if you have an email address we can notify you also. Please contact Diane Stockmar at 503-394-2197 about the Stayton Red Hat Strutters club if you have questions or would like to join.

Santiam High Alumni Tournament November 8, 9 and 10.

The 11th annual Santiam Canyon School District “Hall of Fame” Banquet is Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 7pm in the junior/senior high school commons. Tickets are $20 per person and RSVP’s must be made by October 2. There will be no sales at the door. The Santiam Holiday Bazaar will be held on November 23 from 9am -2pm. Cost is $10.00 per table . Set up either on Friday the 22nd or from 7-9am on Saturday. Contact Caroline Gillaspy for more information: 503-897-2311 ext. 240 or caroline.gillaspy@santiam.k12.or.us. Proceeds to benefit the International Club .

Events this Week Friday, October 25

7pm Santiam High School Football at Chemawa.

Saturday, October 26

9am-4pm “Bag Sale” fundraiser for Santiam Jr. Sr High Leadership Class hosted by Santiam Treasures Resale Store at the Santiam Jr/Sr/ High Commons. Hundreds of items of gently used clothing and shoes will be available to buy by the bag full! Just $3 per plastic grocery sack. 100% of proceeds to go to the Leadership students who will then determine how to distribute to activities and events at Santiam schools.

Monday, October 28

7pm All residents of Mill City are invited to come learn about developing a Neighborhood/Community Watch Mill City with Linn County Sheriff Neighborhood Watch Liaison, Jim Lepin. Monday, October 28 at 7pm at Mill City City Hall. Topics will include: Overall Neighborwww.millcitychristian- hood Watch training; Recognizing and church.org reporting suspicious activities; Using the Crime Map on LCSO web page (www. Sunday Worship linnsheriff.com); Linn-Benton Alert sys10 am 503-897-2716 251 SW 3rd St, Mill City

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Ongoing Weekly Events

Mill City Library hours are 10-12 and 1:30-3:30 on Tuesday through Friday. Saturday 10-12. The library is closed on Sunday & Monday.

Mondays

7pm Santiam Canyon Community Chorus rehearsals at the Mill City Christian Church. For more information contact Joanne Hebing at 503-859-3426.

Tuesdays

10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Bible Fellowship, Lyons 910-4918 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian. Meals on Wheels. Ruth:503-897-2204. $3.50 donation recommended. 7:30pm Santiam Al-Anon, Mt. View Church, Aumsville. Newcomers welcome.

Wednesdays

Spaghetti Lunch at the Canyon Senior Center at noon, on the second & fourth Wednesday of each month. $3.00 for non-members; $2.00 for members. 9am Downward Dog Yoga * New Location!*Gates Fire Hall, Sorbin St. in Gates 10am-3pm Judyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Class at Mill City Eagles Hall. Oil painting, all levels welcome. Weekly on Wednesdays. Drop in, open to all. 503-859-2213 .7 pm AA meeting at Gates Community Church of Christ 7:30pm AA Meeting Idanha City Hall.

Thursdays

meets at Trexler Farm Restaurant. Come early for dinner at 6pm or come for the discussion at 7pm. The club will meet monthly every 2nd Thursday evening. Sep- Fool by Christopher Moore Oct- Life of Pi by Yann Martel Nov- Killer Angels by Michael Shaara Contact person: Herb Bastuscheck 503-8592668 7-9pm Bingo with the Idanha Detroit Fire Dept, every other Thursday at the Detroit City Hall meeting room.

Fridays

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Free Knife Sharpening Friday at Geneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meat Market in Mehama (limit 5 please). At the flashing light on Hwy 22. 6:30pm Youth Group at Mill City Baptist Church 7th grade to 24 years. 815 NW Santiam Blvd. Sunday. 1pm Canyon Senior Center Pinochle 844 South First St. Mill City 503 897-4176

Sundays

4-6 pm Youth Group at MehamaCommunity Church 11336 Morris St. Grades 6-12; games, music and bible studies. Info:503-859-2849 or facebook 6:30 pm Youth Group Mill City Baptist Church. ages 6-12. 815 NW Santiam Blvd.

10am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates Church, all levels! 897-2102 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals. Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian Church. Ruth:503 897-2204 12-4:30pm Food Distribution Day at the Canyon Gleaners in Mill City. 3:30-5pm Good News Club at Mill City Baptist Church. Kids K-4 grade. Bible stories, singing, games, snack. Free. 815 Santiam Blvd. 5:30-8pm Youth Movie Night Ages 10-18 Mill City Christian Church. Kids MUST be picked Concerned about your property value? up by 8:15. Free. Not held on weeks with Price Analysis Friday school. No Hassle Quick Turnaround 6pm Bible for New Listings Study at Living Water Church of Suzette Boudreaux, Broker God, Sorbin St. Gates. Call 503-949-4643 for details 7 pm The Canyon Book Club www.OpenGateRealty.com/cw

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Linn County backroads scene of high speed chase pursuit leads to arrest of “Salem’s Most Wanted”

Last Friday morning. Senior Deputy Kevin Ely was patrolling on Stayton Road just west of Stayton when he was passed by a 1995, white, Honda Accord when Ely recognized the vehicle as a stolen car that was taken the previous night in Salem. Senior Deputy Ely turned his marked patrol vehicle around and began following the stolen vehicle, while waiting for backup to arrive, when it began driving erratically through the city of Stayton and then finally out into Linn County. The stolen vehicle took off through the winding roads with speeds estimated as high as 110 miles per hour. Senior Deputy Ely backed off his pursuit of the vehicle as he could not continue at the speeds it was driving due to the treacherous nature. He had lost sight of the car, but when Deputy Ely rounded the corner of the 39000 block of Brock Road South he found the vehicle again but this time it was on its top and stopped in the middle of the road.

The suspect Bradley Robert Bender age 28 was trapped inside of the driver’s seat of the vehicle. Senior Deputy Ely quickly came to the aid of Bender and helped him escape from the stolen vehicle. Bender was not injured in the crash and he was taken into custody without incident. The stolen vehicle was a total loss. Mr. Bender was transported to the Marion County Jail where he will face charges of Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Unlawful Entry of a Motor Vehicle, Attempt to Elude, Reckless Driving, and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. In addition to his charges Mr. Bender was wanted on outstanding warrants in both Marion and Linn County for Burglary in the First Degree, Aggravated Theft in the First Degree, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree, Theft in the First Degree, Theft in

Help protect yourself and your neighbors from crimeCommunity Watch forms in Mill City

All residents of Mill City are invited to come learn about developing a Neighborhood/Community Watch with Linn County Sheriff Neighborhood Watch Liaison, Jim Lepin. The meetings are on Wednesday, October 23 at 7pm and Monday, October 28 at 7pm at Mill City City Hall. Topics will include: Overall Neighborhood Watch training; Recognizing and reporting suspicious activities; Using the Crime Map on LCSO web page (www. linnsheriff.com); Linn-Benton Alert system; Prevention of thefts and burglaries. Both meetings will present the same information in an effort to accommodate as many people as possible.

the Third Degree, Failure to Appear, Operating a Vehicle Without a License, two counts of Possession of Burglary Tools, Burglary in the Second Degree and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. Mr. Bender is being held on $143,500.00 bail. The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the public that these types of high risk events happen very quickly and deputies must make quick decisions while operating emergency vehicles at high speeds. If you are driving your car and see an emergency vehicle with its lights and sirens activated please pull to the right and stop your vehicle until the emergency vehicle can pass.

Linn County Sheriff Report 10-18 to 10-19 10/18/13 13:30 SUSPCIRCUMSTANCES LINNWOOD DR Gates Reporting sounds of metal and sawing at the house across the street, she was asked to call if she hears any activity going on there 10/18/13 18:13 ASSAULT REPORT SANTIAM BV Mill City Caller does not want medics. States that he was just kicked in the kidney and he is hurting real bad. Caller is at his residence. 10/18/13 19:05 MENACING *IN PROGRESS* LINN BV Mill City TRIO TAVERN Customer just pulled a knife on patron. Caller used pepper spray and got it everywhere. 10/18/13 21:33 SUSP-PERSON GATES BRIDGE RD Gates Caller believes that there is a male on a motorcycle that is not suppose to

be there. She thinks he is poaching. Caller refuses to give her info. 10/18/13 T18:57 TRESPASS EAST MCCULLY MOUNTAI Linn County Caller states she has a no trespass order for susp and susp came into the driveway yelling and honking her horn. Wanted to know who was in the home and harrassing them. 10/18/13 Time: 19:05 MENACING *IN PROGRESS* LINN BV Mill City TRIO TAVERN Customer just pulled a knife on patron. Caller used pepper spray and got it everywhere. 10/19/13 17:32 MENTALOTHER KINGWOOD caller is concerned about his neighbor - going through a breakdown - has taken apart heater and range at location he's off his meds - hx of schizophrenia

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

House Painting

Leading Edge Painting -Ben Szympruch interior,exterior painting, staining, woodworking (503)539-3144 benszym@hotmail.com

Groceries

Mountain High Grocery and Gifts 220 D St. Detroit, (503)854-3696

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

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

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

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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Dillon Davidson promoted to Sergeant We would like to congratulate Dillon Davidson for his recent promotion to Sergeant as an Army Ranger stationed at Ft. Lewis Washington. Dillon has just returned from his 3rd tour of Afghanistan. Dillon is the son of Joe and Kim Davidson and brother of Brody and Harli of Mill City. Thanks for keeping the country safe son, Love Mom and Dad.

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Fall tradition of old fashioned cider press party in Lyons yields gallons

By Michelle Gates More than a few locals got together last Sunday for the annual Gulstrom Cider Press party.... this group of friends and family goes the old fashioned route and buys a trailer full of fresh apples direct from the orchard, then gets together for some fresh cider making fun. This year, they churned out 73 gallons of the freshest cider you ever tasted, with a few apples left over for some applesauce and pies. They all pitch in $5 a gallon to cover costs, plus a few hours of labor; some cut apples, and some

used the custom cider press that was made for a family member years before. As for the remaining apple bits that are left after pressing? Those go to the very appreciative animals at the Hueller farm, just across the highway.

Saturday, Nov 2 6:00pm-8:00pm Mari-Linn School Gym $10 front row $7 second row $5 general admission

Get your tickets NOW!! at

Mari-Linn School Mehama True Value www.StaytonEvents.com Mehama

16 oz Flavored Latte $2.50!! Tues Only

Mon-Thurs 5:30a4p Fri 5:30a-5p

ProWrestling Tournament & Fundraiser at Mari-Linn School

General Admission only $5