The Canyon Weekly December 5, 2013
Volume 4, Issue 48
Your local news source for the North Santiam Canyon Serving the communities of Lyons, Mehama, Elkhorn, Mill City, Gates, Niagara, Detroit, Breitenbush, Idanha and Marion Forks
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Scrooge hits Lyons Market Steals money donation jar meant for Christmas gifts and meals for children in need
On Thanksgiving Mike Golden to take charge and do what was suffered a major heart needed to be attack. He was with done to save his his wife Debbie and grandpa. Mike 13 year old grandson is still in Salem Mikey Golden. Mikey Hospital ICU who had no prior where the doctraining in CPR called tors/nurses/staff 911 and was able to have praised perform the steps givMikey for his en by the 911 operaquick actions to tor until the Mill City save the life of Volunteer Fire Departhis grandfather. ment arrived and took over. Mikey was able
The people of the canyon communities have a way of taking care of themselves, especially around the Holidays. It appears though, that one individual recently though only of them self, and brazenly swiped a donation jar laden with money from the Lyons Market. Each year, in addition to seeking cash donations, the Lyons Fire Department collects new toys for children who might not otherwise have a Christmas. The money is collected in jars throughout town and helps to purchase Christmas dinners, shoes and clothes for the little ones. In light of recent happenings, if you plan on making a larger cash donation, please drop it by or mail it to the fire department Donation barrels for new toys are located at: Mehama True Value, Mari-Linn School, Corner Market, Lyons Market, Your Country Kitchen,Lyons Library & Lyons Fire Hall Donation money tins are at: Red Barn, Gene’s Meat Market, Gingerbread House, True Value, Corner Market, Lyons Market, Your Country Kitchen & Lyons Fire Department.
Once again the Canyon community is helping those in need during the Christmas Season. Ingredients for a traditional Christmas turkey dinner and gifts for all children 6th grade and younger will be given to each family in need. The churches of Mill City and Gates coordinate the effort and are providing the food boxes, U.S. Bank, Mill City Pharmacy, and Mill City City Hall donate space for the Giving Trees, and many generous community members provide volunteer time, money, and gifts. How can I buy gifts for children? Tags are available on Giving Trees at the Mill City Pharmacy, U.S. Bank in Mill City, and Mill City City Hall. Some are for one child, some are for two or three children in one family. Take one or more tags off the tree, fill out the bottom half and leave it in the box under the tree, and keep the top of the tag. Buy clothing and a toy for each child, bag each child’s unwrapped gifts separately, and bring them to the Santiam School District Office by Thursday, December 12th. How can I donate food?
You can donate non-perishable food at the Mill City Food Bank, Santiam schools, U.S. Bank, or any of the participating churches in Mill City and Gates. For a list of foods most needed for Christmas boxes, contact a participating church. Donated food not used in Christmas Boxes will be given out at the Mill City food bank. Can I donate money? If you would like to donate money toward either food or gifts, you may take or send it to one of the participating churches, deposit it at the counter at U.S. Bank, or drop it off at the Santiam School District Office. If I have a question, who do I contact? Call the Mill City/Gates Ministerial Association at 503-897-2291 or Terri Crall at 503-897-3090.
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Santiam H2A Seeks new board members Santiam Hearts to Arts (H2A)will hold its annual Board Elections on Saturday December 7th. All positions are open for nomination (individuals can nominate themselves or may nominate others who are present and able to agree to serve). Office terms are one year in length and are filled on a volunteer (unpaid) basis. The Board’s goal in 2014 is to continue its development and broaden the organization’s active participant core. Participants are needed to assist with planning and implementation of various projects throughout the year. Participants DO NOT have to be on the Board to assist with Santiam Hearts to Arts’ many projects and programs in the community. Major projects in 2014 will include coordination and presentation of a program for Holocaust Remembrance,
the ongoing development of a community radio station and support of several ongoing projects such as ETHOS and American Pop Culture, Santiam Canyon Community Chorus, the Meet the Masters art program and more. All are welcomed warmly! Santiam Hearts to Arts has actively partnered with the Santiam Canyon School District, SCSD PTO, SCYFA, the Santiam Canyon Community Chorus and the Santiam High School International Club, as well as others. Santiam Hearts to Arts meets at City Hall in Mill City from 9:30-11:30 AMon the first Saturday of each month. Meetings are open to the public! To learn more about the organization, please visit www.heartstoarts.org or call (503) 897-2949.
By Elaina Turpin On December 2 about 30 people gathered for the first of Santiam Canyon School Board’s Strategic Planning sessions. They held this first session in conjunction with the SCSD PTO meeting. Gary Swanson was on hand to facility the session which invited attendees to contribute ideas about what they would like to see for the future of the schools. The district provided a document to attendees with their mission statement and some categorized areas that they outlined for possible division of ideas. These included: Governance & Communication, Infrastructure (Facilities and Technology), Staff Development & Recruitment, Program Options & Supports, and Academic Excellence. Superintendent Todd Miller said a short introduction in which he discussed the great value of community support with the school. The district hopes to have a completed plan by early spring.
“I was pleasantly surprised to see the turnout of around 30 people & the valuable input they had. I filled up 4 pages of notes. A couple suggestions that struck a chord with me and that I’ve been hearing more of, is partnering with other schools and community colleges to fill in some of the gaps. Mentoring came up again and again, with suggestions of getting on board with the ASPIRE program, Character Education, Career readiness, Peer Helpers and an Academic Excellence Program. These sessions are so important to informing the strategic planning process. I hope the next listening session will be as well attended and thought provoking as this one was,” said School Board member Yvonne Hanna. Those that missed this session are invited to attend the next School Board meeting on December 11, at 6:30 PM, at the Elementary Commons.
SCSD public planning session: partnering, mentoring, ASPIRE
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It’s Beginning to look a lot like Christmas! music, events plays and gatherings highlight the upcoming weeks Join the Chorus in Songs of Season!
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The Mill City Historical Society will have belly full of laughs! its Christmas Program December 5th at 7 Mill City Christian Church Hosts Special pm at the Gates Fire Hall. The program will Event with Actor Steve Wilnet, Professional include the North Santiam Canyon Chorus. dramatist Steve Wilnet will be performing his one-man show The chorus is directed by Jahn Hoover and titled Away will be accompanied by Joanne Hebing on With The Manger the piano. All are invited to come listen to at Mill City Christhe 30 member chorus and join in singing tian Church on SunChristmas songs. Public is welcome, and day, December 8th refreshments will follow. Come and Enjoy! at 10am . Steve has Relax to a soothing piano concert over 30 years of exAward Winning Oregon Pianist in Concert perience in the draJohn Nilsen at Detroit Community Church matic arts. He has on December 7th at noon. performed in film, television, radio and live John Nilsen has appeared with such lu- theatre. As an actor and writer his passion is minaries as Jose Feliciano, Jesse Colin to bring spiritual truth to the stage in a relYoung,David Foster, Alex De Grassi, Ken- evant, creative and compelling manner. ny G and many others. Admission is free. Away with the Manger is a drama adapted Come join us from the novel by author Chris Fabry. The story revolves around the life of Jackson Sing songs, bring food, Win gifts! Grim, a forty-something family man and The City of Mill City will be hosting it’s columnist for the Hartville Daily News. An second annual tree lighting event on Sunday, anonymous letter, reprinted by Jackson, December 8th at 5 pm. sparks the flame that turns into a four alarm Once again the City will be in partnership blaze in the lives of all who reside in the with local community groups and businesses small town of Hartville. You’ll laugh with to bring this wonderful event to our citizens. Jackson as he tells the story of how a plyIt looks like Santa will be able to stop in for wood hand painted manger scene divides a visit, and the Santiam Canyon Community the residents of Hartville, and then Chorus will be singing songs of the season. ultimately brings them together in A new addition this year will be a canned a way that only God could imagfood drive benefiting our local Mill City ine. You’ll also be touched by the Food Bank. For every non perishable food spiritual growth that takes place in item the bearer will receive a raffle ticket for Jackson’s heart. Though not a relia chance to win one of many prizes donated gious man Jackson takes one step by local artisans. closer to God and we are left with So, mark your calendars and be sure to re- a warm feeling of hope, not only member to bring in some canned or boxed for Jackson and the residents of foods to be entered into the drawing. We Hartville, but also for ourselves. look forward to celebrating the season with The production is suitable for all friends and family. ages and the public is invited to
Santiam Drama Presents The World Premier of “The 13th Day of Christmas”
This play has never before been produced and tells the story of a young woman who has mysteriously received all the gifts of the twelve days of Christmas, throughout every day. Now she has received a citation for keeping unregistered farm animals, an eviction notice for the noise and disruption caused by ladies dancing, lords leaping and pipers piping, and investigation by the health department and fair employment regulators concerning milk and milking maids. All this and she has no clue who her “True Love “ is. How will she deal with neighbors, TV film crews, and most of all, Mrs. Henderson? December 12 and 13 at 7:30 PM at Santiam Auditorium. Tickets: $5.00.
Bluegrass Christmas at Cartwright’s Music Repair
Join Ken and Jan at their new music venue: In concert with Chris Luquette (guitarist from the Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen Band) and Steve Blanchard (guitarist from the Prairie Flyer Band) will perform HOT bluegrass guitar, a rare treat to hear these two great players in such an intimate setting.
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A look back in time... local news for December 5, 2001 Bill and Kathy Klagg announced the birth of their new baby girl, Cassandra. Mill City Library was holding a Holiday Tea, the business association in Detroit was planning a festival and the Gates Neighborhood Watch was considering a lighting contest. Meanwhile in Gates, Mr. Anderson was filing various lawsuits against the city,
and failing in his pursuits. Young wrestlers, brothers Cody and Spencer Crawford,Zach and Blaine Murell and Ross Farthing were recognized for their winnings at a recent tourney, and Liz Cutler and Kathy Carr were featured in a large photo on the back page posing with “Elvis” at their recent visit to Graceland.
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December is “good deal” month at Oregon State Parks. From December 1- December 31, visitors and gift-givers can save $5 on the 12-month day-use parking permit. Parking fees are required at 26 Oregon state parks, and cost $5 per day, unless you have a 12 or 24-month pass. The 12-month pass is on sale for $25 regularly $30 - in December. “This makes a great gift,” said Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) spokesman Chris Havel. “And with $5 off, it’s also a big bargain “ The permits are transferable from vehicle to vehicle, making them a versatile value in today’s economy. OPRD also offers a 24-month pass, priced at $50, that Havel said is “always a good deal.” The Oregon Coast Passport is also discounted $5 in December. The passport is a multi-agency product, valid at Oregon State Parks, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and National Park Service sites along the Oregon Coast. The coastal passports are on sale for $30--regularly $35--in December. The 12- and 24-month OPRD permits, coastal passports and OPRD gift certificates can be purchased by calling the Oregon State Parks Information Center, 1-800-551-6949. Callers may use debit or credit cards that have VISA or MasterCard logos. Walk-in customers can buy the OPRD permits at major OPRD offices, some state park friends’ group stores and selected local businesses throughout the state. A list of vendors is posted at http://www.oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=v. page&id=30 The coastal passports are sold at some coastal state parks, federal agency offices and local vendors in several coastal communities.
Does it have to be Goodbye? By Marty Magee I seldom see or hear her anymore. She has been replaced. I miss her pleasant sound. I miss the smiles she never failed to provoke. In the ‘50s, we heard her wherever we went. She stuck around even in the ‘60s. As I stood on my soapbox, my brother reminded me she would be glad to hang with me and my friends. I can take her to the mall, to church, the doctor’s office. There aren’t many places she won’t go with me. This cheered me some. However, I still miss the public “Merry.” Her full name is “Merry Christmas.” She has been replaced by the bland greeting, “Happy Holidays.” On my day in February, my friends don’t need to give me a present or a party, but to hear those three magical words, “Happy Birthday, Marty!” is music to my ears. What better way to say, “Happy Birthday, Jesus,” than, Merry Christmas. Not a Christian? I’m not a Jew, but I’m glad to say, “Happy Hanukah” to my Jewish friends. Is Eid your time of celebration? Eid Mubarak to you! So, can’t you appease me for one short month? Please bring my friend back to the streets of Downtown USA, to my grandchildren’s schools and to the stories of these winter days. Don’t make me say goodbye to Merry Christmas. Marty Magee is the author of: Twenty-Five Days Around the Manger and Ebenezer and Ninety-Eight Friends. She is also the writer of the play “What’s the Big Deal About Herald?” which will be presented at Mill City Baptist Church on December 22.
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By Michelle Gates On a frozen Wednes- most went to slaughter. Torrey came from the you can talk to and love on your sponsored day morning, Lyons resident Jessica Ritchie auction yard and was very skinny, but after horse, while the horse remains in care. They went outside to meet the farrier. a few months, her coat is shiny and soft and also take donations of items that can be sold They met in she now serves the family as a on eBay or Amazon such as books, movies, the front pasgreat riding horse. horse tack, collections, or items that can be ture and talked She was one of the lucky used for their yearly silent auction such as about two of ones. She was spotted at the gift packages. her new horslivestock auction by HNBAR To volunteer, call Joy at 503-569-1969 or es, Danny and organizer Joy Laudhal, who David at 503-569-1797. Visit their website at Cody. They’re purchased her and took her un- harmonynewbeginnings.org or www.facean older pair der the rescue’s umbrella. Sad- book.com/HNBAR. “Please remember your of equines, ly, her team mate could not be donation is tax deductible, we are a public seasoned and purchased and did not survive charity 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue. quiet, which is Jessica Ritchie holds Cody (left) and farrier her circumstances. With your help, we are here touching lives good because Veronica Gates holds Danny while the two It’s a common occurrence and offering a safe place for animals to heal.” she got them discuss their equine experiences. for Joy Lindhaul to be at an for her kids auction, desperately tryIt’s a pasture ing to save as many anithat farrier Veronica Gates is familiar with. mals as she can from the slaughter buyShe’s met with Ritchie in that very same ers. The rescue group’s Facebook page is place for over a decade. They used to only often full of requests for more funds to talk about the animals that Ritchie owned, save horses from certain death, as well as but that changed about a year ago. That’s requests for gear like trailer tires and hay. when Ritchie went looking for a pet donkey “All of the money goes to the horses,” - and brought home Moses from Harmony said Jessica Ritchie. “It’s a great group New Beginnings Animal Rescue (HNBAR). to foster for and they’re very reputable.” Ritchie thought she would just find a long- The groups’s tax returns verify that. In eared friend, but what she found was an 2012, Harmony New Beginnings Animal equine rescue group that was doing great Rescue operated on less than $28,000 things. Since then, she’s assisted with a with 10 board members, none of whom handful of horses that were destined for some received any pay. very hard fates. Full sponsorship for a horse is $100.00 a Destined for a terrible fate, Torrey hit the jackpot One of the rescued horses that she adopted month, which includes a horse bio sheet, when she was adopted by Ritchie from Harmony is named Torrey, a sorrel draft mare who al- photograph, and monthly visits where New Beginnings Animal Rescue.
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brary to do so. Library hours:Tuesday - Thursday 1:00 - 6:30, Saturday 10:00 - 3:30. Closed Sunday, Monday & Friday. All foods received will go to Joseph’s Storehouse, which will be distributed to those in need in our community through the monthly food bank.
Gates Neighborhood Watch Christmas Events coming up on December 14th:
1pm is the coloring contest at the Gates Post Office. Bring in your coloring sheet and receive a bag of goodies! 7-9pm Is judging for the Outdoor Lighting Contest for the Gates area. Prizes for the winners donated by local businesses! 7-9 pm is also the judging for the Gingerbread Village Contest.Make a Gingerbread buiilding for the village, bring it to the Post Office Early in December and see it displayed in the viewing area of the Gates Post Office. Mill City Baptist Church presents “What’s the Big Deal About Herald?” an original play by local author Marty Magee based on a story in her Christmas book. Each angel has a specific job. Charley’s job is to get people out of the mud. He is jealous of Herald, who has the important job of announcing the arrival of the Baby King. A fun play--with a message about our King. And the children will sing! Play at 11 a.m. Sunday, December 22. Christmas Holiday Bake Sale - Monday, December 23rd and Tuesday, December 24th. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the U. S. Bank lobby, Highway 22, Mill City. Sponsored by Canyon Gleaners. Variety of baked goods, pies, regular and no sugar. 503-859-4454 or 503-507-8846
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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Events this Week See page 3 for more details! Thursday, December 5
The Mill City Historical Society will have its Christmas Program December 5th at 7 pm at the Gates Fire Department. Public is welcome, and refreshments will follow. Come and Enjoy!
Saturday, December 7
Award Winning Oregon Pianist in Concert John Nilsen at Detroit Community Church on December 7th at noon. John Nilsen has appeared with such luminaries as Jose Feliciano, Jesse Colin Young,David Foster, Alex De Grassi, Kenny G and many others. Admission is free. Come join us
Sunday, December 8
10am Mill City Christian Church Hosts Special Event with Actor Steve Wilnet, Professional dramatist Steve Wilnet will be performing his one-man show titled Away With The Manger at Mill City Christian Church 5pm City of Mill City Annual Tree Lighting. It looks like Santa will be stopping by for a visit, and the Santiam Canyon Community Chorus will be singing songs of the season. A new addition this year will be a canned food drive benefiting our local Mill City Food Bank. For every non perishable food item the bearer will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of many prizes donated by local artisans. .Wednesday, December 11 12 Noon: Canyon Senior Center Annual Holiday Potluck. Participants should bring a dish to share with others. There will be a drawing to win a turkey. If you have questions, please call the Canyon Senior Center at 503/897-4176.
12 Noon: The Lyons Garden Club Annual Christmas Potluck Lunch at the 503-897-2716 Lyons Fire Department Conference room 251 SW 3rd St, Mill City . Club officers will hostess the luncheon. Bring your favorite dish to share and Mill City some loved gift wrapped treasure for the White Elephant Gift Exchange. Officers for 2014 will be installed. Guests and www.millcitychristian- new members are welcome to attend. If you want to bring an unwrapped toy or church.org some canned food to donate to the Lyons Sunday Worship Fire Department for local distribution it
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would be appreciated. Call Jean Evett for information 503-859-2563 or Diane Stockmar 503-394-2197.
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. 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 the first Saturday of the month at Mill City City Hall, from 9:30-10:30am. New board members and volunteers are always welcome!! Info: http://www.heartstoarts.org/
Mondays
7pm Santiam Canyon Community Chorus rehearsals at the Mill City Christian Church. For more information contact Joanne Hebing at 503-859-3426.
Tuesdays
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:503-897-2204. $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.
Thursdays
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 up by 8:15. Free. Not held on weeks with Friday school. 6pm Bible Study at Living Water Church of God, Sorbin St. Gates. 7 pm The Canyon Book Club 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 503859-2668 7-9pm Bingo with the Idanha Detroit Fire Dept, every other Thursday at the Detroit City Hall meeting room.
nity Church 11336 Morris St. Grades 6-12; games, music and bible studies. Info:503859-2849 or facebook 6:30 pm Youth Group Mill City Baptist Church. ages 6-12. 815 NW Santiam Blvd.
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Fridays
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 503 897-4176503
Sundays
586-8072
4-6 pm Youth Group at MehamaCommu-
Downward Dog Yoga classes
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503.586.8072
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A message from Mill City FD: Burn season to end soon The Mill City Volunteer Fire Department wants to remind you that December 15th will be the last day to burn for this year. Remember to call the burn information line daily at 1-877- 982-0011 between now and then if you plan to burn and, please do not burn illegal materials and make sure that you have your burn pile under control at all times. In the past we have responded to fires that were caused by a burn pile or barrel that was either placed to close to a structure or built under trees with low hanging branches that can catch on fire.
DEQ regulates all backyard burning and it is hard to say how many more burn days there will be before the 15th. Be considerate of your neighbors when burning so that you don’t smoke out the neighborhood. If your pile just sits there and smokes then it is not dry enough to burn and should be covered and left to burn next spring. If you do not get it all burned by the 15th, cover your pile for the winter and burn season will resume again next March. Please do not burn out of season, this will only get you a citation from DEQ.
Linn County Sheriff Report ~ 11-24 to 11-29 11/24/13 0:24DISTB-DOMESTIC male vs female male is breaking things in the house, physical withthe female. 11/24/13 6:10 10TH ST Lyons 33 yo male, was found cold to the touchhx of renal failure and dialysis. 11/24/13 13:03 DOG COMPLAINT COLE SCHOOL RD Linn County Metcom received call of 2 puppies that appear to have been dumped on the side of the road on Stayton Scio between Cole Scool and Kingston Jordan in the curves. 11/25/13 9:26 6TH AV Mill City Caller would like to advise that
her car was stolen last night, they wrecked it, and brought it back. She would like a deputy to respond. 11/25/13 11:24 THEFT-RPT BIRCH ST Lyons Reporting her horse was stolen. They know who took the horse, and he said he would bring it back, but it has not been brought back so far 11/26/13 8:31 FRAUD SANTIAM GAS MILL CITY Customer paid with fraudulent card 11/26/13 12:08 2ND AV Mill City 10 yo caller being followed by 2 large dogs, and is frightened. Caller states that one of the
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dogs almost bit her hand. 11/26/13 16:57 CRIM MISCHIEFSANTIAM POINTE LOOP Mill City Reporting she has a 05 Chrysler sebring convertable that she has just discovered has a cut through the top. She says it was fine last night. She says they went 11/26/13 17:20 GROVE ST Mill City male v female heading towards 2nd. Female on the curb. male kicking her. other person stopped it. male now chasing female. 11/27/13 3:01 VEH-STOLEN ALDER ST Mill City caller reporting her veh was taken sometime after 2330 veh taken from the driveway - caller says her key was taken from inside the house 11/27/13 7:08 Trf Citz Compl 6TH ST Lyons caller states that everday he goes to work the vehicle passes him in no passing zones and speeds.caller states that this is an ongoing problem. 11/27/13 21:08 THEFT-RPT LYONS MILL CITY DR Linn County caller loaned a jacket to a friend about 1 1/2 months ago The friend will not give it back caller spoke with 739 about this and was going to attempt to 11/28/13 0:02 CHILD ABUSE REPORT COLE SCHOOL RD Linn County Caller reporting abuse to her children 11yo and 6yo by their father. 11/28/13 10:04 ASST-PERSON MILL CITY MARKETPLACE Caller reports her babydaddy is at the market to pick up there child and does not have the carseat installed properly. Caller is requesting a deputy respond to location
11/28/13 10:30 UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY TO MOTOR VEHICLE ELM ST Lyons Compl had vehicle broke into.Going to McMinville and will call back when ready for 11/28/13 11:18 UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY TO MOTOR VEHICLE CEDAR ST Lyons Caller’s vehicle was broken into sometime overnight. Wedding ring and several other items were stolen out of his vehicle. 11/28/13 14:41 DISTB-DOMESTIC ALDER ST Mill City Caller’s son’s father took some glass and started cutting himself. Was cutting himself on his arm. Then punched caller’s boyfriend in the stomach 11/28/13 17:01: BURGLARY REPORT GROVE ST Mill City The unit across from 236 Grove, Caller was unsure of the address. The front door is open, unknown who owns the home. 11/29/13 10:00 FRAUD MILL CITY MARKETPLACE Caller says the subject paid for items with a check to an account that was closed, not just non sufficient funds 11/29/13 13:22 UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY TO MOTOR VEHICLE 14TH ST Lyons Caller reporting theft of items from veh Dept/Incident#: 07-13017288 Call Number: 133330200 11/29/13 14:08 HARASSMENT RPT MAIN ST Lyons Caller would like to report that her estranged daughter was going through the mail at the callers residence out of the mailbox. She also went around to all the windows banging
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
Weddings
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still only Pennick Farm Christmas Trees Noble firs $3/foot U-Cut .75 cents Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 9am-5pm Canyon Espresso at the corner of 16 oz Flavored Latte $2.50!! Tues Only Gates Bridge East and Hwy 22 & Gates Hill Rd 503.897.6031 Green Mountain Road Mon-Thurs 5:30a4p Fri 5:30a-5p
Cub Scouts collecting food 503 385 -5835 this Saturday Open November 29 through December 20th
Kik: taking texting to a new level Technology Review by Trinity Saunders
Editors note: Trinity Saunders is an 8th grade student at Mari-Linn School in Lyons. She has contributed several articles to The Canyon Weekly, including acting as our 6th grade reporter in 2011. Kik is a phone messaging application founded in 2009. It’s like texting, but easier and faster and without having to have people’s phone numbers. It was made as an easier way to communicate with friends, and is available free on all smart phones and some tablets. It is the simplest, fastest and most real chat experience you can get on a smart phone. Kik isn’t just for messages though. The Kik team has recently added features allowing you to send pictures, videos, sketches and more. I have had lots of fun sending memes, smileys, and pictures to all of my friends. Some more pros to this awesome app are: its quick and easy setup, (it tells you how to do everything) and supports group chats, giving you freedom to have a conversation with all your friends in one chat room. It indicates when a buddy has viewed the message, runs in the background, notifies you when you have a message, even shows you if you have any contacts with a kik account. The default color is green but can be changed via settings. This app takes up your whole screen but you can still access your notifications bar. Also, when creating your account it gives you the option to choose your own user name and profile picture. With a four and a half star out of five star rating and 90 million active users why not try it?
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Please
consider donating can foods for the Cub Scouts Food Drive this Holiday season! On Saturday at 10am, the Cub Scouts will be going door to door from Lyons to Mill City collecting can foods. If you wish to donate please leave a
message with your address at (503) 990-9642. If you will not be home Saturday, that is ok. Just leave non-perishable foods in a bag on your porch and scouts wil pick up. All donations go directly to Mill City Food Bank. Please help our Cub Scouts learn to be outstanding citizens and feed a local family for the holidays too!