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The Canyon Weekly April 23, 2014
Volume 5, Issue 17
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Family of 6 displaced. “We lost everything!”
James Pond isn’t sure what woke him up in the middle of the night last Thursday. The first thing he saw were flames pouring out of the wall socket near the foot of his bed. Pond jumped up alerting his 9 year old twins, Harmony and Wyatt and his wife Melody, who all were sleeping nearby. After getting them outside he went back in look for 14 year old Isaac, who had already gotten out on his own. James Pond when into the house a third time, now with flames pouring out the windows, to search for 16 year old Selena. “That’s when I got burned, the flames flew into my my face so I put up my arm like this,” Pond said, motioning with his left arm
in the air that is now covered to the fingertips in gauze. Selena had escaped through the back window unscathed. Their two dogs were able to flee at well. Their elderly cat, however, wasn’t so lucky, and was found dead inside the home. “We lost everything,” said Melody Pond. Everything except for a couple photos, and the box that held their daughter Autumn’s cremation remains. “The fire just seemed to skip around it, leaving it alone,” said Melody Pond. Luckily Melody and the children were unharmed. James Pond suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burns to his left hand and arm, and scattered about his
body. In all, they estimate they had about three minutes to get out before the entire home was engulfed in flames. Mill City Fire Department was dispatched by 911 at 3:15 on the morning of April 17. A neighbor up the hill called it in after hearing the commotion. By the time the firefighters arrived, the house was totally engulfed in flames
and five to ten feet over the roof line. It took about 15 minutes to knock it down completely,and three more hours to make sure it was out. “It appears to have started from a space heater too close to combustibles,”said Fire Chief Leland Orht. “We need to remind people to have an escape plan and a meeting place (cont’d on page 3)
City of Lyons gov’t: One Alcohol related crash more councilor resigns, injures local woman several residents ask for Cllr. Orr to step down
Lyons city council hosted another packed meeting on Tuesday, with citizens coming to question several councillors about their actions. Some wanted Councillor Mark Orr to resign, and some thought the entire council should resign. Others defended Orr’s actions, indicating that they had experienced problems with the current council and staff that were not related to Mark Orr. Still others thought that the members of the current council were manipulating policy and leading them to “succumbing to
blackmail.” Councilor Byron Brown also resigned at the meeting. These are just some of the statements and conversations that were made that evening. Citizens are encouraged to go online to www.sctcweb.com and view the meeting in it’s entirety. “The complete resignation of a full city staff is shocking, and probably unprecedented and it concerns me as a citizen,” said resident Shannon Stinnett. “My understanding is that there is one councilman who is having a lot of conflict (cont’d on page 7)
A 48-year old woman was seriously injured Friday night in a single vehicle, alcohol-involved traffic crash along Highway 22E in the Gates area. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers investigating the crash later cited the driver who is being treated at Salem Hospital. On April 18, at 11:13 p.m., a 1986 Toyota pickup driven by Tammy Helton, age 48, from Gates, was traveling on Highway 22E near milepost 34 when she lost control and the pickup rolled off the highway.
Helton was ejected and came to rest on the roadway seriously injured. Helton was transported by air ambulance to Salem Hospital. Subsequent to the initial investigation, she was cited to appear at a later date in Marion County Circuit Court for DUII and Reckless Driving. OSP troopers from the Salem Area Command office are continuing the investigation. Gates Rural Fire Protection District responded to the scene to assist. The highway was blocked for about an hour. 1
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Lyons Grange Easter Egg Hunt It was a sunny day on Easter Sunday at the Santiam Valley Grange in Lyons where about 50 children from 4-12 years old came to see how many eggs they could find. There were eggs with candy and eggs with money inside. Families watching as the hunters dashed for eggs and prizes The an-
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nual event is organized through the generosity and hard work of the Grange volunteers.
Gates Fire Dept. Easter Egg Hunt Gates Fire Department held their annual Easter Egg Hunt at the former Gates Elementary School - complete with the Easter Bunny and many of the volunteer firefighters and their families there to help. Children up to age 12 were set free with others in their age group to seek out the eggs filled with prizes and candy. Donations were accepted to support the non-profit fire department, who organizes this event for the community.
Eagles raise $4500 for local charities
By Justin Merrill March was a busy month for the members of the local Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary #3384; local youth will be benefiting from fundraising efforts of the lodge. On March 22, the Auxiliary dinner chaired by Pam Rairdon raised in excess of $500 for the Santiam Canyon Parent-Teacher Organization (SCPTO). These funds couple with another endeavor will be used to assist in sending the 2014-15 sixth grade class to Outdoor School. Parents, staff, and students participated in the event which included door prizes, dessert sale, and raffle. On March 29, the lodge held its annual charity auction. This year the proceeds will go to ben-
Below: Parent Stacie Cook efit two area youth undertakings - the Mill City-Gates Recreation accepts the check from Auxiliary President Lisa Follis. Association (MCGRA) and Santiam Scholarship Fund. The dinner and auction held at the North Santiam Eagles raised $2000 for each of these charities. MCGRA supports sporting events for kids in the canyon throughout the year. The volunteer board organizes teams and coaches as well as maintaining fields and equipment. The Santiam Scholarship is allocated to graduating Seniors of Santiam Junior/Senior High. Anyone interested in assisting in future fundraising for these or other charitable causes should contact the Eagles at 503-897-3100.
Displaced family: The community has been amazing
(cont’d from page 1) for everyone in the home, and if you can, grab a cell phone on your way out the door to call 911.” Dennis Jenkins of Niagara grew up in that home at 211 S.W. Broadway in Mill City. It was originally built in 1910. His parents, Don and Thelma Jenkins, purchased the house around 1945, and lived there until their deaths in 2008. Every day for almost 40 years Dennis, the propri-
etor of Hardwood Components in Mehama, would visit with his parents in the mornings for coffee. “I have great memories about that place,” said Jenkins. Dennis’ daughter, Megan Downey, has fond memories as well. “Grandpa had so much pride in keeping the house repaired and painted, with the yard always so well manicured.” After Don and Thelma Jenkins deaths the house went to Den-
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nis’ sister, Susan, who then died in 2009. Her husband, Roger Neustadter of Eugene, subsequently took control of the property and it became a (503) 769-3200 rental. The home no longer 2201 3rd Ave., Stayton belongs to the Jenkins family, and the plans for rebuilding www.Emeritus.com are unknown at this time. The tend their deep gratitude to the sturdy green house with the tidy community for their outpouring yard and nostalgic shutters will of support. “The community has be missed. been amazing, with offers of dinThe Pond family wishes to exners, prayers, clothing and furniture for when we get into a new place. And a special thank you to the owners of Oak Park Motel for extending our stay, and the Red Cross for paying for 4 nights,” said Melody Pond. Those wishing to donate cash for the Pond family may do so at the U.S. Bank in Mill City. Donations of clothing and household items has poured in from numerous donors at Santiam Treasures in Mill City after a call out was sent by owner Nancy Horning. The Pond family is holding off accepting any more at this time as they have no where to store things. 3
Photos by Caroline Gillaspy
Powder Puff Football (counter-clockwise from top right): the White Teamgrades 8,9 and 10th; Black team-winners with a touchdown by Hannah Thompson, 7,11, and 12th grades; Seniors at their last Powder Puff game; 5-8th grade girls track. Carnival (counterclockwise from below left): What can be better than Cotton Candy (Yum Yum); Dave and Dawns grandchildren enjoying the carnival; face painting; Fredrickson/Blan family with grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
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Powder Puff football game, carnival just a few ways these kids raised money for children’s hospitals
The students of the Santiam Canyon School District kept busy last week, keeping up with a tradition that has lasted over a quarter century. Each year, for the past 25 years, the kids take a week of their free time to raise funds for the Doernbechers and Shriners Children’s Hospitals of Portland. Last week’s events were highlighted by Santiam Jr/Sr High Powder Puff Football and Macho Volleyball games, where the girls hit the football field and the boys bump, set and spike. Each player paid $1 to participate, and the audience each paid $1 to watch.
Meanwhile, kids from Santiam Elementary School were competing in a penny drive. The class who collected the most got to go watch Macho Volleyball and get free ice cream too. This year the games brought in $400 in participation and audience tickets, and Mrs. Grenbemer’s 1st grade class won the penny drive earning over $101. Later in the week the high school hosted their annual carnival in the gymnasium with a variety of activities for kids, earning even more. Over all the students netted over $1,200 to donate to the children’s hospital efforts.
js deli Children’s resale event scheduled for May 3 at St Mary
Organizers: Resale Event Great Way to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Bellies, Babies & Beyond features MidValley’s best resale deals St. Mary Catholic School’s spring Bellies, Babies and Beyond resale event will be held on May 3, 9am-1pm. in the Blanchet Catholic School gym at 4373 Market St. NE in Salem. This resale event comes on the heels of Earth Day, an environmental movement to promote green economic policies at home and in communities. As people consider what to do to celebrate Earth Day this spring, BBB organizers encourage them to remember that reducing and reusing are also a part of making a difference in the ecosystem. “We don’t have to limit being green to just one day of the year. Reusing material items such as toys and clothes is a great way to be both environmentally conscious and
financially savvy,” says event coordinator Heather Stutrud. The BBB event will feature more than 65 vendors who offer gently used maternity, infant and children’s items. Bellies, Babies and Beyond is known throughout the Salem area as the bargain shopper’s destination for baby and children’s clothes, furniture, toys, books, equipment, and maternity wear that can be purchased at garage sale prices. “Yes, you’ll find excellent bargains. You can also use this event as an opportunity to teach your children about why reusing things is a smart choice to help to preserve the environment,” says Stutrud. Admission is $2 for adults; children 12 and under are free. Vendors handle cash sales only. Parking is free and there is a snack bar available inside. Info: 503-769-2718, e-mail bbb@stmarystayton.org, or visit www.stmarystayton.org.
Three Santiam High students awarded free tuition at Chemeketa
Three Santiam High School students were selected for a free two year college tuition program at Chemeketa Community College: Alisha Clark, Sirafima Frolov and Bailey Tank. For the 2014-15 academic year, 512 high school students were selected for the Chemeketa Scholars program. “That is more than we've ever had,” said James McNicholas, the Public Information representative for Chemeketa Community College. This two-year scholarship has an approximate maximum value of $10,000 and average value of $7,500. Chemeketa Scholars receive a full tuition scholarship for up to two years in any field of study, in-
cluding technical programs. It’s awarded to applicants who earn a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 or better (as of first semester/ quarter grades of final year in high school), earn minimum COMPASS placement test scores of 80 in reading, 75 in writing and placement into Math 095 or higher, on track to earn a regular high school diploma, and enroll full-time (1218 credits) at Chemeketa the fall that immediately follows high school graduation. Other requirements apply to home schooled and military students. For more information, visit http:// www.chemeketa.edu/earncertdegree/payingforcollege/aidtypes/ scholars/ or call 503-399-5129.
RSVP: Gates Fire Dept. Mother’s Day Brunch
With Mother’s Day rapidly approaching, reservations are picking up for Mother’s Day Brunch. Funds raised from the brunch will be applied towards the purchase of vehicle extrication equipment. When victims are trapped inside a wrecked vehicle a variety of tools are needed to get them out safely. The Fire Department hopes to buy a small RAM tool that will help extricate victims more rapidly. It will be held at the Gates Fire Hall on Sunday, May 11th. The brunch will provide two seatings; the first from 10-11am, and the second from 12- 2pm. The buffet menu will include baked ham, quiche,
French toast, blueberry and banana muffins, biscuits and gravy, fruit and vegetable platters and desserts. Beverages will include: coffee, tea, orange juice, and sparkling cider. Mimosas will be sold separately at $3 each. Dining music will be provided by Gary Swanson on piano and Jon Brammeier on string bass The cost of the brunch will be $20 for adults, and $12 for children between the ages of 4-12 and those under 3 are free. One private brunch area will be available for up to eight people for $250. Reservations must be made in advance by May 4. To make reservations, call 503-897-3454, or e-mail Nancy Swanson at rtb@wvi. com. 5
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Local BLM recreation sites opening soon
Salem, Ore.— Spring is here and camping season is just around the corner! The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) recreation sites in northwest Oregon will open in early May. In the North Santiam Canyon and beyond, the BLM Salem District continues to expand and improve its recreation offerings. In 2013, more than one million people visited BLM lands in northwest Oregon. Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site, located within the Little North Santiam Recreation Area, offers overnight camping and day use recreation opportunities along a beautiful stretch of river east of Salem. Elkhorn Valley is an excellent base camp for trips along the Little North Fork Santiam including Opal Creek. The site offers high
quality opportunities for camping, swimming, hiking, picnicking and fishing. Elkhorn offers 23 family campsites, five picnic
sites, river access trails, water spigots for potable water and onsite volunteer campground hosts. Large trailers not recommended. Canyon Creek offers high quality day use recreation along the
beautiful Little North Santiam River. A large sandy beach allows for picnicking, swimming and fishing in a beautiful setting. Fifteen developed picnic sites, vault restrooms, and a hand pump for potable water are available. Traffic can be high during the busy summer season please exercise caution. Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site: Longtime favorite of Willamette Valley residents, this campground and boat launch on the North Santiam River features a range of overnight accommodations. Nestled along a forested curve of the North Santiam River, Fisher-
men's Bend site is popular with both families and large groups. The area offers family camps, picnic sites, group shelters, cabins, and river access trails. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along a one-mile nature trail that offers views of the North Santiam River and wetland habitats. A nature center and an amphitheater provide information and programs for visitors. For more information about any of these sites, call 503-897-2406 or email BLM_OR_SA_Fishermens_Bend@blm.gov. A full listing of recreation opportunities, open seasons, and fee information can be found at the BLM Salem website: http://www.blm. gov/or/districts/salem/recreation/index.php or by contacting the BLM Salem District office at 503-375-5646. Take advantage of advanced reservations at Recreation.gov.
Citizen to Councilor Mark Orr: “We have the numbers to recall you” “I was voted in by the people. If the people wish to vote me out, that’s fine.” Mark Orr
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now, but you as councilmen probably know more than the rest of us.” Stinnett asked each of the council members, “Do you think that it’s in the citizens best interest for Mr. Orr to resign?” Gary Alkire: “Yes. He has not been able to move forward. He has been an anchor in our boat. He has a personal vendetta and he cannot get out of the past. And for me, it’s affecting my job.” Byron Brown: “It’s our job to deal with business today. Things haven’t moved forward at all. The issue is repeating itself and is a roadblock. I would feel that if I was in that position, I would be resigning.” He later said, “If I was sitting in Mark’s position, I would leave.” Dan Burroughs: “If Mark’s still on a vendetta, then yes.” Jesse O’Dell: “Like Mayor Burroughs said, if there is a vendetta. I think there’s more out there than what we’ve been told so far. If (Mark Orr) can move on, and
we can move on as a city with new staff, then that would be his decision.” He said no, if Mark Orr can move on. Mark Orr replied, “I was voted in by the people of Lyons. So if they wish to vote me out, I will go out. I came in, made a statement. I’m here for the people. I wasn’t one of the good old boys, who were going to pat me on the back, this is what we’re going to do. I do what’s best for the people, so if the people wish to vote me out, that’s fine.” Stinnett asked Orr if he was aware that there is a large fee for a recall vote, and he replied that he did not know. Later in the meeting, another citizen spoke: “The hostile environment has already occurred, people have already resigned. Lawsuits could be pending. I think you should consider your options, Mr. Orr. You talked me into voting for you. I would not have voted for you had I known that under the veil of a council-
men you would cause a hostile environment.” Resident Jessica Ritchie, who has been organizing an informal recall of Mark Orr, spoke: “There are many who are concerned about future staff, and Mark Orr’s goal of taking down city hall would keep the city open to future liabilities. I tried to get his part of the story, but none of my phone calls were returned from Mr. Orr. I talked to close to 100 people, and most less than complimentary. The overall consensus was that you were not representing the citizens, and that your are serving own agenda, which was repeated by many. I’m here to ask you to resign, and to save the City of Lyons the thousands of dollars to recall you. We have the numbers to recall you.” One councilor actually did resign at the meeting: Byron Brown, because he’s says that serving on the council for the last three months cost him an
important part of his life, serving as a volunteer firefighter for the city. He said that he had talked about speaking up about the fire district siren project, and that he is now no longer a part of Lyons Fire Department. “Being here, sitting behind this table cost me that. I was (on council) to try to move something forward,” said Brown. “But I didn’t know what was happening. You live here and you know that there’s gremlins going on, but I didn’t know it was like this. I put in six years of my life training (at the fire department) to try to help the people that live here. But at this point, with where the city is at, I am not equipped to be sitting in this (council) seat. There’s a lot of things (that the city) needs to be planning for and we can’t. I am formally handing in my resignation because this (council position) cost me one part of my life that I love. I’ve got to get on raising my family in a town that I like.” 7
You’re Invited!
North Santiam
Chamber of Commerce Award Categories:
• Non-Profit of the Year: Awarded to community servers who are focused on helping the North Santiam Canyon.
• Young Adult Citizen Award: Awarded to a person be-
tween 18-35, who has substantially added to the community by helping with creating new ideas and participating with local efforts.
• Business of the Year: Awarded to a business that has shown a history of excellent products and community involvement.
• Youth of the Year: Awarded to a K-12 student who lives
or attends school in the Santiam Canyon and who is focused on academics, extra-curriculars and community involvement.
• Citizen of the Year: Awarded to a community member
who is making a difference around town. Anyone can win this one!
• President’s Choice Award Awarded to a community member; chosen by the President of the North Santiam Chamber of Commerce.
• Marion White Volunteerism Award Awarded to an outstanding volunteer; chosen by the City of Mill City.
• Student of the Year Award Awarded to an outstanding student; chosen by the Santiam Canyon School District.
• Scholarship Presentation Scholarship and youth grants
are awarded from the proceeds from the Youth Benefit Golf Tournament.
With performances and appearances by: • Santiam Canyon Community Chorus • Santiam High American Pop Culture Class • State Representative Sherrie Sprenger • Marion County Commissioner Sam Brentano
2014 Santiam Awards Night Presentation April 30, 2014 at Santiam High School Auditorium 265 SW Evergreen St., Mill City OR 97360
Meet-n-Greet 6:00pm-6:30pm Awards Ceremony 6:30pm-8:00pm
North Santiam Chamber of Commerce PO Box 222, Mill City OR 97360 503.897.5000 director@nschamber.org www.NSChamber.org
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Dear Louise, My 24 year old son never finishes anything he starts in life. He has studied engineering, switched to culinary arts, switched to fine arts, switched to anthropology and nobody knows what he will switch to next. He never masters anything that will lead to a career. In fact, he’s very proud of having many interests and claims he can’t settle on one for a career. He says he’s just built that way and there’s nothing he can do about it. How can I convince him that he’s wasting the best years of his life? Baffled Mom
If you are supporting him, his choices affect you directly, so tough love is in order. There are practical ways to help your changeling along. You could give him an ultimatum that you will support him in establishing a career, but only one. He must choose which career. Be sure he understands you will not change your mind and that you really mean it. If he veers off into something else halfway through, stop the support and he will be forced to support himself. People can and do change a bad habit no matter how they’re wired. Supporting himself makes his choice easier; in other words, helps him grow up. Everyone has to learn self-discipline in life, Dear Baffled, If he is supporting himself, you can do and learning that is part of growing up. ----Louise nothing. He’s an adult and repeated urging and advice turns into nagging. People close Dear Louise, their ears to nagging and you run the risk of I have two brothers and a sister, and they having him no longer tell you his plans. He all have something in common. They are alwill find his way. Sometimes it takes some ways late. No matter what the occasion and people a little longer to find a talent or a ca- how many times you tell them to be there at a certain time, they straggle in, one by reer.
Aphorisms by Herb By Herb Bastuscheck
Aphorism: A short, pointed sentence that expresses a wise or clever observation or a general truth
The nicest thing about the future is that it always starts tomorrow • Money will buy a fine dog but only kindness will make him wag his tail • If you don't have a sense of humor .you probably don't have any sense at all • Seat belts are not as confining as wheelchairs • A good time to keep your mouth shut is when you're in deep water • How come it takes so little time for a child who is afraid of the dark to become a teenager who wants to stay out all night? • Business conventions are important because they demonstrate how many people a company can operate without • Why is it that at class reunions you feel younger than everyone else looks? • Scratch a cat (or dog) and you will have a permanent job • No one has more driving ambition than the teenage boy (or girl) who wants to buy a car • There are no new sins the old ones just get more publicity • There are worse things than getting a call for a wrong number at 4 a.m. like, it could be the right number • No one ever says "It's only a game" when their team is winning • I've reached the age where 'happy hour' is a nap • Be careful reading the fine print there's no way you're going to like it • The trouble with bucket seats is that .not everybody has the same size bucket • Do you realize that, in about 40 years we'll have thousands of old ladies running around with tattoos? (And rap music will be the Golden Oldies!) • Money can't buy happiness but somehow it's more comfortable to cry in a Cadillac than in a Yugo • After 60, if you don't wake up aching in every joint, you're probably dead • Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind and the ones that mind don't matter • Life isn't tied with a bow but it's still a gift.
one, at least thirty or 45 minutes to an hour late. It drives me crazy. How can I get them there on time? Tired of waiting Dear Tired, Every family has a latecomer. You have three. You have two choices. You can start whatever the occasion is without them, or if it’s somewhere you’re going, like a play, leave without them. Next time, if they really want to go, they’ll be there on time. Or the best way is simply to give them a wrong time for the start of the occasion. You can, for instance, tell the always-late siblings that dinner is an hour earlier than it really is, and that way they get there just as you’re sitting down. By all means, never let them know you are giving them an early time or they’ll take that into consideration and you’ll be right back where you started. ----Louise
Mill City Skate Park: two more reasons Petition for cause gets 100 signatures By Jo Ann Hebing Skateboarders are currently under-served in the area. As a community we understand that we need to support our youth who wish to pursue active, healthy lifestyles. Without community support, those groups are required to build their own support systems outside of our community. Do we want to sit by while a significant portion of our youth meet their recreational needs with no support or involvement from our community? Skateboarding has millions of participants nationally and is growing, while participation in team sports in decline. When one considers that skateboarding is the third most popular recreational activity for kids between 6 and 18 years old, it might be assumed there would be skateparks all across our community. We have baseball fields, soccer fields, jogging paths, and plenty of other places for people to be active. Yet we have no skatepark! It's time to address the needs of today's recreational youth. Jordan Baney has spear-headed a petition signed by students and community members--I bet he's procured 100 signatures. We are so grateful that he and Mackenzie Flatman have taken the initiative to get something done, not just say that we want a skate park. 9
Classified Ads PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Mill City Rural Fire Protection District, Linn/ Marion County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015, will be held at 400 South First Avenue. The meeting will take place on the 12th day of May, 2014 at 7 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after May 5, 2014 at the fire hall, 400 South First Avenue, between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. The meeting hall is accessible to persons with handicaps. If you need any special accommodations, please contact Justin at 503-897-2390 seven days prior to the meeting. PUBLIC NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS IN MILL CITY Control of Noxious Vegetation Required Mill City Municipal Code Section 8.04.080 requires property owners to control and eliminate noxious vegetation on property within the city limits from May 15 to September 30 each year. No owner or person in charge of property shall allow noxious vegetation to be on the property or in the right of way of a public thoroughfare abutting on the
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property. An owner or person in charge of property shall cut down or destroy grass, shrubbery, brush, bushes, weeds or other noxious vegetation as often as needed to prevent them from becoming unsightly, from becoming a fire hazard, or, in the case of weeds or other noxious vegetation, from maturing or from going to seed. The term “noxious vegetation” includes, (a) Weeds or grass more than 10 inches high. (b) Poison oak or poison ivy. (c) Blackberry bushes that extend into a public thoroughfare or across a property line. (d) Vegetation that is either a health hazard, fire hazard, or a traffic hazard because it impairs the view of a public thoroughfare or otherwise makes use of the thoroughfare hazardous. The control of noxious vegetation is the property owner’s responsibility. However, the city is willing to abate the nuisance on a particular parcel of property at the request of the owner or person in charge of the property for a fee sufficient to cover the city’s abatement costs. Even in the absence of such requests, the city may abate all such nuisances 10 or more days after publication of this notice and charge the cost to the property owner or to the person in charge of the property or to the property itself. The purposes of the city’s ordinance are to encourage property owners to eliminate fire hazards which can be caused when high grass and noxious vegetation is close to combustible structures buildings and to improve the appearance of the city’s residential neighborhoods. Mayor Kirsch and the City Council thank you in advance for complying with
the city ordinance.
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PUBLIC HEARING Text: 25 words for $5/week. NOTICE - DATE CHANGE Photo: 25 words + photo $10/week. Notice is hereby given that Addtl words: .20 each Rideshare ads are FREE! the Mill City Planning ComLost & Found ad are FREE! mission will hold the followmax 25 words ing public hearings at its reguDeadline: Saturday noon for the lar meeting on May 8, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. at the City Hall, 444 following Wednesday publication. Submit your ad to 1st Avenue, in Mill City. The Editor@TheCanyonWeekly.com Commission will consider the Drop Box Locations: following proposals: Mehama True Value (1) File No. 2013-05 Site Kelly Lumber, Mill City Plan Review – Mini-Storage Gates Post Office Units & Lot Line Adjustment Publishers Notice: All real estate adver200 Block, NW 5th Avenue tising in this newspaper is subject to the The City has received a land Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal use application from Tom to advertise any preference, limitation, Blaylock requesting the City or discrimination based on color, race, religion, handicap, familial status approve a site plan for the sex, or national origin, or an intention to construction of 25 mini-stor- make any such preference, limitation age units on a vacant parcel in or discrimination. The Canyon Weekly the 200 block of NW 5th Ave- will not knowingly accept any advertisthat violates this law. All dwellings nue in Mill City. The property ing advertised are avail on an equal opis located behind 264 NW 5th portunity basis. Avenue and will be accessed City Hall, 444 S. First Avenue, via a 25’ wide driveway easement from NW 5th Avenue. The Mill City, Oregon. The applicamini-storage units will abut Hwy tion, decision criteria and staff 22 but will not have driveway report will be available at City access to Hwy 22. Mini-stor- Hall seven days prior to the age units are a permitted use in hearing. Any person wishing to the Highway Commercial (CH) provide testimony must address zone but must comply with the the decision criteria. Decision site plan review criteria for com- criteria for a commercial buildmercial buildings. The Mill City ing site plan review are found Zoning Code requires submittal in Section 17.24.050 of the Mill of a site plan for any new com- City Zoning Code. The Searchmercial building in the CH zone able City Code can be viewed to the Planning Commission for under “Documents” at the City review and approval before a of Mill City website: http:// building permit may be issued. www.ci.mill-city.or.us/ Failure Marion County Assessor’s Map to raise an issue precludes appeal T09S R3E Section 30DA, Tax and failure to specify to which criterion the comment is directed Lot 02701. The hearing will be held at 9:30 precludes appeal based on that a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2014 dur- criterion. City Hall is accessible to pering the regularly scheduled planning commission meeting at the sons with dis- (cont’d on page 11)
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Please call City Hall (503-8972302) by noon the day before the meeting if you need an interpreter for the hearing impaired or any other special accommodation. If you have any questions related to the application, call City Hall (503- 897-2302).
40-45 hr/month, Salary $9.25 – $12.17 DOQ. Preference given to citizens of Mill City. Application to City of Mill City, P.O. Box 256, Mill City, OR 97360. 503-897-2302. www.ci.millcity.or.us. EOE. Closing date: Open until filled.
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Duane “Shorty” Fleming
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April 9, 1939 – April 1, 2014
Duane “Shorty” Fleming,74, of Stayton Oregon, passed away peacefully. He was a native to Williamette Valley Oregon. He is survived by his wife Debora Fleming, his step-children: Heidi and Rod Pye, brothers: John, Richard and Jim Fleming.He devoted most of his life to logging and farming. His hobbies were drinking, fighting,smoking and fishing… He may have been an ornery cuss but, he loved life, family, and lived his life with a good heart.The family will be having a private celebration of life at a later date.
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Handgun Safety Class with local experts Bob and Shane Pedroli. Range classes are ongoing. Oregon and Utah/ Arizona multistate certifications available. Info: 503-580-9397 www.oldwestprosconcealandcarry.com CPR/AED/First Aid Classes: American Heart Association certified classes for Public and Healthcare Providers. Contact instructor Kurt Hueller at 503859-3575 or kah@wvi.com.
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Obituaries
Bertha E. Briden
January 31, 1928 - April 10, 2014
Lyons – Bertha, 86, died April 10 in Sublimity. She was born in Stayton and has lived in Lyons for many years. Bertha was a seamstress for many years. She married Derrell C. Briden on August 14, 1971 in Portland, he preceded her in death. Bertha was a member of the Episcopal Church. She is survived by: brother: William Neitling of Aumsville; sister: Bernice Burlington of Salem and close friend: Monica Cunnigham of Portland. Private services were held. Private interment was in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland. Serving the family, North Santiam Funeral Service, Stayton.
North Santiam Funeral Service Our Family serving yours. Locally family owned and owner operated email: nsantiamfs@wvi.com website: www.santiamfuneral.com
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Girl Scout Troop #10102 can/bottle drive on Evergreen and 1st in Mill City. May 3, from 10-2. 13th Annual Breitenbush Wildlife Habitat Restoration Volunteer Project May 3, 8am at the Fox Creek Group site 11 miles north of Detroit on FS Road 46. Bring leather or rubber work boots, rain gear, gloves, and tools (such as loppers) to trim brush. Dress in layers and have plenty of water. Project sites will include several locations near Breitenbush River/Marion Forks. Info: Daryl Whitmore at 503-854-4225 or dwhitmore@fs.fed.us. To pre-register for the volunteer appreciation dinner contact Rick Breckel at 503-949-7309 or rickbreckel@ gmail.com. Girl Scout Troop #10102 Figaro’s Pizza Fundraiser May 3 to May 14, Delivery on May 17. Large, unbaked pizza’s for $12: Cheese, Pepperoni, Sausage/Olives, Half Hawaiian/Half Pepperoni, Hawaiian, Veggie. Gluten Free pizza available in any kind (medium). To purchase: Kathy Klagge 503-897-5112. Mother’s Day Brunch with the fire district at Gates Fire Hall Sunday, May 11 at 1011:30am or 12-2pm. Buffet brunch includes baked ham, quiche, French toast, blueberry and banana muffins, biscuits and gravy, and fruit and vegetable platters, plus coffee, tea, orange juice, sparkling cider and mimosas. Music by Gary Swanson (piano) and Jon Brammeier (string bass). $20.00 per person. RSVP required by May 5 to 503-897-3454, or e-mail Nancy Swanson at rtb@wvi.com. Detroit Lake Fishing Derby May 16, 17 & 18 (6am-4pm Fri/Sat and 6am-2pm Sun). Info: detroitlakeoregon.org. Bake Sale and Can Drive Saturday, May 17, 10am- 2pm Help us raise funds for Mill City Baptist Church Youth Group summer mission trips. Join us at J and S
Deli and Pub at 100 Juniper St. Mill
City.
Wednesday, April 29
6pm Mill City City Council Public Goal Setting Session, to gather information Free Family Drive-in Movie at Mill City on what the community sees as priorities Baptist Church. May 23 8-9:30pm. Public welcome. Bring the kids and grand kids, sit for the upcoming years. The Goal Setting outside and enjoy a featured film. Disney’s Session will be held at City Hall, 444 S 1st Avenue. For more Frozen. Concessions information about the will be available and all session or past goals/ donations benefit the youth priorities, contact City summer mission trip fund. Recorder Stacie Cook Join us at 815 NW Santiam in the at City Hall; by teleBlvd, Mill City. phone, 503-897-2302 Santiam High School Everyone Is Cordially or by email, scook@ Auditorium, 265 SW. Invited To Attend A Life ci.mill-city.or.us. Evergreen, Mill City. Long Event in Honor of Saturday, May 10 Arey Podrabsky’s “100th” birthday on Saturday, June Doors open at 6pm. 7 from 2-5pm at the Gates Show time 6:30-9-9:30. Lyons Library is Fire Hall. LET’s CEL$10 suggested donation located at 279 8th EBRATE!!! St. Hours: Tue/Thu Mill City OddFellows 1pm-6:30pm, Sat: Lodge Comedy Night to benefit the Mill 10am-3:30pm, Sun-Mon-Fri: Closed. Info: City Skate Park project. 21 and over: featur- 503-859-2366 ing Marc Price, aka “Skippy” from the 80’s Mill City Library is located at 250 SW hit T.V. series Family Ties. June 7, 2014. 158 2nd Ave. Hours: 10-12 and 1:30-3:30 on SW Broadway, Mill City. Dinner and drinks Tues-Fri. Sat 10-12. Closed Sunday & will be available. Monday. Info: 503-897-4143 North Santiam Watershed Council meetBlues and Brews at the Elkhorn Valley ings are held at the Stayton Community Inn with the Rose City Rats on June 28, Center at 400 West Virginia Street, Stayton 1-6pm at 33016 North Fork Rd., Lyons. on the 2nd Thursday of every month except Presented by the North Santiam Chamber July/August at 7pm. 503- 930-8202 or of Commerce. Tickets on sale at US Bank, www.northsantiam.org. Mill City, are $20 and includes one comSantiam Hearts to Arts meets quarterly plimentary drink from Gilgamesh Brewery. at Mill City City Hall, from 9:30-10:30am. 21 and over only. Info: 503-897-5000. New board members, volunteers welcome. www.heartstoarts.org/ Fireworks Over the Lake in Detroit. July Mondays 5, 2014. Info: detroitlakeoregon.org. 6:30-8:30pm Youth Group at Mill City Baptist Church 7th grade to 24 years. 815 NW Santiam Blvd. Sunday. 7pm Santiam Canyon Community ChoSaturday, April 26 rus rehearses at the Canyon Arts Center on Girl Scout Troop #10102 food drive on Hwy 22. Joanne Hebing 503-859-3426. April 26, from 10am-2pm, in the parking Tuesdays lot of J&S Deli and Pub in Mill City, for the 9am Downward Dog Yoga at Gates Fire local food bank.
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FOOD & PASTRIES 7-5 m-sat 8-5 sun Hwy 22 Mill City (503)897-2378
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
6:30pm Downward Dog Yoga at Gates Fire Hall, Sorbin St. 7pm AA Meeting at Gates Community Church of Christ 7:30pm AA Meeting at Idanha City Hall.
Gates Community Church of Christ
503-897-2716 251 SW 3rd St, Mill City
“..reaching the canyon for Christ.” Mike Stair, Minister
Mill City
Sunday School 9:45am & Worship Service will be at 11 AM 40070 Gates School Rd (503)897-3210
Christian Church www.millcitychristian-
gates.community@yahoo.com
church.org
Sunday Worship 10 am
6pm Bible Study at Living Water Church of God, Sorbin St. Gates. Thursdays 6pm Canyon Readers Book Club meets 9am Downward Dog Yoga at Gates Fire Hall, on the second Thursday evening of the Sorbin St. month at Trexler Farm Restaurant. Dinner 10am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates starts at 6pm, book discussion at 7pm. UpChurch, all levels! 503-897-2102. coming book club topics: Apr 10 - Pillars 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals. Fellow- of the Earth by Ken Follett, May 8 - The ship Hall, MC Presbyterian Church. Ruth: 503 Bat by Jo Nesbo, June 12 - Speak Swa897-2204 hili, Dammit - James Penhaligan, July 10 12-4:30pm Food Distribution Day at Canyon - Make No Bones by Aaron Elkins. New Gleaners in Mill City. members always welcome. Info: Contact 3:30-5pm Good News Club at Mill City Bap- Herb Bastuscheck, 503-859-2668. tist Church. Kids K-4 grade. Bible stories, sing- 7-9pm Bingo with the Idanha Detroit ing, games, snack. Free. 815 Santiam Blvd. Fire Dept, every other Thursday at the 5:30-8pm Youth Night Ages 10-18 Mill City Detroit City Hall meeting Christian Church. Kids MUST be picked up room. by 8:15. Free. Not held on weeks with Friday school.
Fridays
1pm Canyon Senior Center Pinochle 844 S First St. Mill City 503 897-4176
Sundays
4-6pm Youth Group at Mehama Community 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.
4-H to hold trap shoot fundraiser at Albany Gun Club on May 3
The Diamondback Clovers 4-H group will be hosting a fundraising Fun Shoot May 3rd at the Albany Gun Club. Each participant will have the chance to shoot 50 targets of trap, and are asked to bring a shotgun, shells and ear and eye protection. Shooters will be divided into 5 different age groups competing for a variety of prizes. A Barbeque lunch will be
included. Cost is $20 if registered before April 27, and $25 after that. Kids 10 and under are only $15. Extra trap targets can be purchased $10 for 25, and barbeque dinner can be purchased separately for non-participating spectators for $5. For more information or to register contact Amber Tinney at adtinney@ gmail.com or 503-910-3425.
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Linn County Sheriff’s Office Police Log for April 6 - April 12
Date: 04/13/14 Time: 11:35 Description: MVC-NON INJURY NORTH MCCULLY MOUNTA Linn County Caller was involved in a 2 vehicle collision, on the gravel just off of the pavement. This is approx 100 yds from this address. Date: 04/13/14 Time: 19:39 Description: DOG COMPLAINT FAIRVIEW ST Mill City KIMMEL PARK Caller was at the park with her dog. A male juv with a brown pitbull showed up. The pitbull was off leash and was trying to attack the caller and her dog. Date: 04/13/14 Time: 22:13 Description: SUSP-VEHICLE MAIN ST Lyons CORNER MARKET Caller reporting that an older LTD wagon or rivierra with a V8 engine has been driving around the town all night. There are 2 men inside. The vehicle is currently parked near Date: 04/14/14 Time: 23:21 Description: PROWLER *THERE NOW* MAIN ST Lyons PR says that dogs are barking and she heard someone open a gate. The gate on the side of the house is the one that was Date: 04/15/14 Time: 9:52 MENTALOTHER DOGWOOD ST Linn County 76 yo male incoherent and tearing his house apart metcom requesting deputy to assist medics who are enroute Date: 04/15/14 Time: 10:03 Description: UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY TO MOTOR VEHICLE 3RD AV Mill City Veh entered, nothing taken Caller is available by phone. Date: 04/15/14 Time: 10:47 Description: DOG COMPLAINT KINGWOOD AV Mill City blue colored pit bull that is aggressive and runs at large
Date: 04/15/14 Time: 11:57 Description: ASST-OUTSIDE AGENCY ROCK CREEK RD Linn Date: 04/15/14 Time: 13:39 Description: TRESPASS *IN PROGRESS* 2ND AV Mill City Male is at callers house caller is not home caller has told male multiple times to stay away Date: 04/15/14 Time: 14:38 Description: DOG COMPLAINT KINGWOOD AV Mill City per 703 small white male poodle arrived at her house at 1600 hours caller was unable to locate the owner Date: 04/15/14 Time: 16:04 Trf Citz Compl NEIGHBORS LN Linn County caller reports listed veh just went through buses flashing red lights l/s veh headed towards Lyons, 2-3 mins ago Date: 04/16/14 Time: 16:17 Description: JUV-COMPLAINT 4TH AV Mill City caller states that he was called by the mother of a youth who was supposed to have a court date in California yesterday and he is currently in Mill City at the listed Date: 04/17/14 Time: 3:25 ASSTOUTSIDE AGENCY 200 Block BROADWAY ST Mill City METCOM requesting a deputy respond to the location to assist with traffic control while they work a house fire. Date: 04/17/14 Time: 8:27 Description: THEFT-RPT MAIN ST Lyons 3 people came into the store and stole a 30pk of beer Caller advises they appeared they may have been under age, Date: 04/17/14 Time: 13:09 Description: TRESPASS *IN PROGRESS* 2ND AV Mill City Caller states that male was previously told by the caller multiple times to not come to the callers residence and he is there now. Date: 04/17/14 Time: 21:29 Description: DOG COMPLAINT IVY ST Mill City German shepherd dog is at large, running around the neighborhood. Caller doesn't
need contact. Date: 04/18/14 Time: 15:47 Description: FRAUD LYONS MILL CITY DR Linn County Caller sent $1400 dollars to the susp who represented himself as the owner of a piece of property in Medford. The money was suppose to be for deposit and first months Date: 04/18/14 Time: 17:40 Description: FRAUD LYONS MILL CITY DR Linn County info from 714, who advised the caller this is a civil issue Caller would like to speak to a deputy about a fraud caller said he has a new phone and does not know the number Date: 04/18/14 Time: 18:42 Descrip-
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tion: DOG COMPLAINT 1ST AV Mill City caller has concerns about a pit bull that has been very aggressive in the past 703 has tried to locate the dog without success Date: 04/18/14 Time: 19:41Description: VEH-RECOVERED FAIRVIEW ST Linn County Pr advised the listed vehicle is up beyond the ponds and it appears the ignition has been punched. Pr can give deputy a better desc is needed. Date: 04/20/14 Time: 1:02 Description: DISTB-FIGHT LINN BV Mill City TRIO TAVERN 9 people involved outside of the tavern fist fighting marion county requested
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 Diesel 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; 503-983-5277. 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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Chamber of Commerce to award eight on April 30
The North Santiam Chamber of Commerce is getting ready for their annual Santiam Awards Night - and it looks to be an exciting year, said volunteer President Sandy Lyness. That’s because they’ve added two awards to the line up to reflect the increasing participation in the community. In addition to recognizing the Business of the Year and NonProfit of the Year, the group has decided to add a new category, Young Adult Citizen of the Year, to reflect the participation of a
younger generation who grew up here, and either came back after a short period, or stayed in the North Santiam Canyon to dedicated their time to growing and developing our community. The second additional award was added on behalf of the Santiam Canyon School District, who just couldn’t settle on one Student of the Year, because they had two students who deserved to be recognized, said Lyness. The theme this year is “Repair the World”, chosen through the help of the
Local vet to host first animal CPR class
Ark Animal Care is organizing their first CPR/first aid class for animals on May 1, said Dr. Keri Sanders. “This will be the second event in a series of events designed to educate pet owners about what they can do at home to take care of certain conditions or problems that may crop up. This one will focus on triage and CPR. It will be followed by a Q and A session that can be about anything; it is not limited to the discussion topic of the night.” Ask A Vet Free Seminar: CPR and First Aid for Your Dog or Cat will be held at the Scouts Cabin on Remine Rd, near Kimmel Park in Mill City. It will be held on Thursday, May 1 at 6:30pm. It is a free event, and seating is limited; it is designed to inform pet owners when is something a true emergency that needs to be seen right away or something that can wait to the next day, and includes and basic CPR and first aid for dogs and cats. Register online at https:// www.facebook.com/arkanimalcare or call 503-897-6004
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Santiam Community Chorus. “We at the North Santiam Chamber of Commerce believe that it takes many hands to create a better place, and each of the award recipients have demonstrated a dedication to the hard work it takes to bring the world together,” said Lyness. “With this in mind, we talked with our feature performers (the Santiam Community Chorus, directed by Jo Ann Hebing) and developed the theme for this year’s ceremony: Repair the World.” “The presentation starts with the song “Tikkun Olam” which is a Hebrew phrase that means exactly that - repairing the world, or healing the world. It suggests that it is all of humanity’s shared responsibility to
heal and transform.” The night also serves as the award ceremony for the Youth Benefit Golf Tournament, and checks will be given out to the 17 local groups who have been awarded grants, and to the 8 students who will receive $500 scholarships. The public is invited to join the free celebration on Wednesday, April 30 from 6pm-8pm at Santiam High School Auditorium. The North Santiam Chamber of Commerce is an all volunteer organization and thanks the sponsors of this event: Santiam Hospital, City of Detroit, The Canyon Weekly, Freres Lumber Co., Focus Heating and Construction and Pacific Power. Info: 503-897-5000 or director@nschamber.org.