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Two arrested in Mill City on drug charges Press release - Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports on February 14 a drug related search warrant was executed at 876 SE 3rd Avenue, Mill City, as a result of an investigation by Linn County Sheriff’s detectives.

Detectives, assisted by the Linn Regional Swat Team executed the search warrant at 8:55 a.m. yesterday. Two adults and four juveniles were located in the residence at the time the search warrant was served. All people located in the residence lived there with the exception of one juvenile who was visiting.

Detectives seized dealer amounts of methamphetamine, digital scales, packaging material, two firearms, methamphetamine and marijuana drug paraphernalia, and stolen property.

Kami Lou Weaver, 42, was arrested for Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, Child Neglect I, and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor.

Keith James Rupert, 23, was arrested for Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Child Neglect I, and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor.

The Department of Human Services was called to the scene and placed the three juveniles, (two four year olds and a 14 year old) who lived at the residence into protective custody. The Department of Human Services released the fourth juvenile, age 14, to family friends.

Lyons volunteer firefighters raise $900 (and counting) for leukemia & lymphoma Every year, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society holds the Scott Firefighter Stairclimb to raise money for cancer research. This year, they’ll welcome three volunteer firefighters from Lyons, who will be joining firefighters from around the country in climbing 69 flights of stairs at the Columbia Center in Seattle on March 10.

And they’ll all do it in full gear, because “It pales in comparison to what blood cancer patients must go through,” according to the event website.

Three volunteer firefighters from Lyons have raised $900 for the cause: James Grover raised $500, Josh Liddle raised $150 and Byron Brown raised $250. And that number is still growing, as Byron Brown continues toward his goal of $500.

Brown has been participating in the event for the past three years.

“I’ve been working very hard this year to make sure that I am as prepared as I can be for this year’s climb,” said Brown. He’ll be facing nearly 800 vertical feet in full uniform. “I hope that you can help me in my fight to come up with a cure for leukemia and lymphoma. I will not let you down.”

To donate directly, Google search the Scott Firefighter Stairclimb, click “Donate” and search for Byron Brown’s name. All donations are tax deductible.

The local firemen have also arranged for a pizza fundraiser through Papa Murphy’s Pizza in Stayton. Just mention the cause on February 21, and the team will be present to thank you from 4pm-7pm that night, with 20% of the purchase price going to the cause.

Santiam girls basketball closes in on state tournament The Santiam Lady Wolverine basketball team is moving right along and advancing to a state qualifying game after winning their second Tri-River Conference League playoff game against Kennedy last Saturday with an impressive score of 56-39.

This was a welcome victory after a disappointing loss on Valentine’s Day

to Western Mennonite 42-47. On Saturday, February 23 at 6pm, the 9th ranking Santiam will face off 8th ranking Pilot Rock at Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton.

The winner of the game will advance to the state tournament in Pendleton, with the first game on February 28 at 6:30pm. Go Lady Wolverines!!

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City of Mill City: How does your budget balance?

The Canyon Weekly received a letter from Mill City resident Mike Long to Mill City City Councilor, Scott Baughman. Mr. Long expresses deep concerns about noted budget discrepancies.

Dear Councilor Baughman: I have serious concerns about the status of the City of Mill City General Facilities Fund. During the 2.12.13 council meeting the City Recorder in response to councilor Thacker’s inquiry stated that although two of the line items were over budget that the entire fund was o.k. During that same meeting the mayor stated that the city had the money and that the city recorder had done a wonderful job managing the budget.

A review of the General Ledger Revenue Analysis and Expenses vs. Budget report distributed at the 2.12.13 meeting indicates that the above statements are not correct. According to the expense portion of that report the city has spent $317,329.83 of the general facilities fund for this fiscal year (see page 22). Looking at the revenue portion of that report you will see that the city has received only $222,337.27 in the general facilities fund.

At this point in the fiscal year the city has spent nearly $95,000.00 ($94,992.56) more money than is in the fund!! How

does the city plan to close this gap? According to the budgeted data included in the revenue portion of this report the city expected to receive $145,000.00 in grant income but only has received $49,387.00.

During the city hall update portions of the last 3 council meetings I have not heard any mention of any pending grant funds expected. This same report has the city expecting $129,000.00 in insurance payment but only receiving $78,340.27 to date.

The response to citizen Ann Carey’s question about the receipt of additional funds from the insurance settlement - the city recorder and the mayor’s response indicated more wishful thinking than actual hard evidence of the possibility of receiving additional funds.

Based on the past history I do not feel satisfied that the city will balance this fund (during the last fiscal year the city overspent in the general facilities fund by $125,000.00 which they balanced by raiding the housing rehab fund).

I have contacted you since other than councilor Thacker, you appear to be the only other member of council that is concerned about the spending of our taxpayers dollars.

C. Michael Long, Mill City

Canyon Senior Center, Poppa Al’s partner for ongoing spaghetti lunch

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Thanks to the generous support of Poppa Al’s Famous Hamburgers of Mill City, the Canyon Senior Center will be hosting a spaghetti lunch twice each month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

The first lunch is scheduled for Wednesday February 27 at noon and will feature

spaghetti; garlic bread and coleslaw.

Come enjoy good company over a hearty meal at the Canyon Senior Center, 844 South 1st Ave, Mill City. Suggested donation is $3.00 per person for non-senior center members and $2.00 for center members.

Clowning show helps raise Local business expo funds for the Arts planned for mid-March Don’t miss Clowning Around with Chris Corrado this Saturday night at 7pm for a chance to both help support the arts in the canyon and get a few giggles in, too.

Chris Corrado, a seasoned circus performer, will be teaching a series of Circus Arts Classes to local school age kids throughout the day on Saturday, in balloon twisting, clown skits and juggling. Then that evening, as the students have honed in on their skills, Corrado will take them to the stage for an evening performance of Clowning Around fun!

The tickets for this fundraising event for Santiam Hearts to Arts

are $10 each with all proceeds going directly back into bringing arts into the community such as Ethos in the School (an in school music program provided for free to all Santiam Elementary Students), Missoula Children’s Theater and the Canyon Arts Festival.

Each child that participates in the workshop get a free ticket to give away too! Tickets are on sale now at U.S. Bank in Mill City, Santiam Elementary, Mill City Pharmacy and through the Santiam International Club members. Come join the show!

7pm Satruday at Santiam Auditorium.

Mural project starts at Santiam Elem School

Santiam Hearts to Arts along with The Santiam District School Parent Teacher Organization is excited to announce they are combining forces to help Santiam Elementary School raise money to restore the playground and bring art to our community!

This week the all the students at Santiam Elementary have received their invitations to submit their best illustrations depicting why they love living in the North Santiam Canyon, anything from sports and outdoor activity to family life and the beautiful scenery. All students are encouraged to participate and all drawings will be displayed at this year’s Canyon Arts Festival, May 25th.

A panel of judges will be choosing several of the works of art to be depicted in a large mural that will be overseen and coordinated by local professional artists. Members of the community and business will be invited to purchase a section of the mural to claim as their own, in a large paint by number fashion. Sections will range in price with sections priced from $25 up to one large one that will sell for $5000. February 28th 2013 is the deadline for entries, and the winners will be announced the first week of March.

The Stayton/Sublimity Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the first annual Discover Local Business Expo, March 15, 2013, 1-7pm at Stayton Middle School, 1021 Shaff Rd. Explore the local treasures the Santiam Canyon has to offer! This new event gives area residents and visitors a chance to become more informed about what is available locally. Local shopping is becoming more of a trend as people place more value on the economic vitality of their communities. The Expo features business, products and services from Aumsville to Detroit.

One can of food to benefit the Stayton Area Food Bank gets you free admission to see 100 vendors displaying goods and demonstrating services and door prize drawings throughout the day totaling more than $2000, plus a flat screen TV give away! Or follow the golden path Treasure Hunt to be eligible to win the grand cash prize.

Info: Stayton/Sublimity Chamber of Commerce’s website at www.staytonsublimitychamber.org or call 503-769-3464.

Members of the North Santiam Chamber of Commerce are also invited to join at discounted pricing.

The actual painting of the mural Concerned about your property value? will begin in May with the official unveiling at the Canyon Arts FesPrice Analysis tival.

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Have moles or gophers attacked your yard or garden? Maybe you sympathize with Bill Murray’s travails in the movie, “Caddyshack.”

But Chip Bubl, a horticulturist with the OSU Extension Service, has a soft spot for moles. “I’ve caught a few moles by the tail (with traps),” Bubl said. “Because I admire them, I put them in a bucket and take them to a canyon area on my property and release them.”

Moles leave a trail of destruction in the Santiam Canyon, but how much do you really know about them? By understanding them, you can better control them or, who knows, you might even start to like them.

Moles are not rodents, they are insectivores, a type of carnivore that feeds primarily on insects, earthworms and grubs. They like to tunnel, and their tunnel system “is like the aisle of a grocery store for feeding on earthworms and insects,” said Bubl.

Moles cause the biggest damage to vegetable gardens because their tunnel system is indiscriminate.

Their runways excessively aerate plant roots, causing plants not to soak up water as well. Then there’s the voles, also known as meadow mice, who use the mole runways to feed on plants. Moles often get blamed for plant damage caused by voles.

You can tell you have a mole on your hands if the mounds in your yard or garden take on a volcanic, rounded shape, Bubl pointed out. Gopher mounds, on the other hand, are flatter on top and shaped like a crescent with a distinctive plug in the center.

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Moles are extremely territorial and protective of their tunnels, which give them access to food. Moles breed once a year and from February to May moles scout for mates; after the female mates, she boots out the male.

The mother digs a cavity the size of a small volleyball in one of her tunnels.

She pads it with fresh green material that becomes hot compost, providing a toasty blanket for her babies when she leaves the nest. Females give birth to one to five babies. “After 36 days, it’s tough love in the mole world,” Bubl said. “She kicks them out.”

To control moles, Bubl suggests the following: Build raised beds and layer the bottom with welded wire for a barrier to route moles.

Persistent tilling of the garden can sometimes repel moles from the area.

When using drip irrigation, understand that it attracts moles right next to your plant row by leaving moist soil for earthworms, one of the mole’s favorite snacks.

Traps are a good control method. The scissor-jaw trap is recommended. With a probe or iron rod, locate a tunnel in which moles are the most active to place the trap.

Exercise extreme caution and read and follow all label directions if you choose chemical bait because you are handling a toxic substance.

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Are you yearning for Spring to arrive? Do you look longingly out at your garden beds, imagining them full of fresh health green veggies and vibrantly hued flowers of every color? We do too! Come join us next Thursday, February 28th from 4-7pm as Fresh to You Produce and Garden Center presents SpringFest in their annual welcome to Spring celebration.

This year you can enjoy complimentary food and wine tasting, along with learning more about incorporating edible fruit and nut producing plants and trees into your landscape. And...there will be door prizes too! Fresh to You Produce and Garden Center, 41639 Stayton Scio Rd, Stayton just over the bridge from the DMV. Info: 503-769-9682.

Free seed share planned for March 2

The 3rd annual Seed Exchange will be held at the Marion-Polk Food Share building at 1660 Salem Industrial Dr. NE Salem on Saturday, March 2nd, from 10am-12pm.

No seeds? No problem. Seeds available for all. Bring seeds to share, meet local gardeners & seed savers. Everyone takes home seeds! For more information, call 503-581-3855 x329 or Imcdonald@marionpolkfoodshare.Org. This event is hosted by Marion-Polk Food Share’s Community Gardens Program

Fishermen’s Bend to enforce leash laws after woman ends up in river during stroll with pup

By Dan Best

Fishermen’s Bend Campground, during the off season, is loved by many from hikers taking in the beauty and quiet majesty of the trees and animals to the fishermen who love the river and the challenge of catching that “big one”.

Fishermen’s Bend is a lot of things to a lot of people- but there are those who think a public park means it’s “theirs” and whereas while the people help to create public parks, there are those who would believe they can do anything they feel like in those parks, which brings me to writing this article.

Fishermen’s Bend has a mission statement: “It is our mission to provide visitors with the best recreation experience possible, providing for their safety and welfare within the parameters of Federal regulations and the guidelines of the Salem District, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).”

That statement says a lot about how we think here at the park. It means we put recreation at our forefront but within the safety and welfare of our guests and all this is under our leadership of the BLM. In the last few years, we have had several issues within the park. Many of these have cost YOU the taxpayers many thousands of dollars while others have the potential to cost not only the taxpayers money, but even someone’s life.

As an example, last year we had that surprise spring snowfall of 14” and we promptly shut the gates to the park and posted closed. Some may ask why we would close the park as it is public. Those who know me know the last thing I want to do is close the park, but safety prevails and in this case we had a dangerous condition. After the storm we had many electric lines down. Some were live for awhile and we treat all lines, dead or alive, as dangerous.

The power company opened the gate and left a orange pylon and a closed sign in front of the entrance to show everyone “do not enter”. But someone decided to drive around the pylon into the park, just as the power company cut the power line and the power pole fell within yards

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(503) 897-6004 The most recent issue to come up is walking the dogs without a leash during the off season. Off the record, I own two well behaved dogs that love to run around the park during the off season, it’s their freedom time and they think it’s “their” park. That said, the park is not owned by any individual but is to be shared by all.

We have not enforced the leash law at Fishermen’s Bend during the off season, until now. This winter we had a very large overly friendly dog run at an unsuspecting walker with a small dog. The walker was so scared that she grabbed her dog and ran into the river then falling in, to get away from the dog.

Remember the mission statement “providing safety and welfare”. So even though my dogs, or anyone else’s by that matter, do not like it, we now have to enforce the dog leash for everyone all year.

It’s interesting how everyone seems to have their idea of what is fun in the woods. For many its to get away from the noise and stress of the city, and to some it’s to get away from reality, drink beer and listen to music. One persons idea of recreation does fit all others. This has always been the debate among recreation planners and will continue to be.

Our park, like others, has to make certain decisions that do not agree with us.

Our idea of recreation is toward family values, children playing in a safe environment, quiet time at night and dogs on leashes. If that’s your idea of fun, then Fishermen’s Bend is the place to visit.

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Mrs. Plotts and Mrs. Sexton and all the third grade students are enjoying using the new dictionaries.

MCGRA sign ups close March 1

Mill City Gates Recreation Association (MCGRA) is taking registrations for spring sports; applications are due March 1, 2013. MCGRA is a volunteer run, non-profit sports groups serving the upper North Santiam Canyon. Upcoming sports programs 7-5 m-sat 8-5 sun Hwy 22 Mill City (503)897-2378 include T-Ball for 4yr-K (co-ed, $40), Coach Pitch for 1st-2nd graders (co-ed, $40), Softball for 3rd-4th & 5th-6th graders (girls, $50), Baseball for 3rd-4th & 5th-6th graders (boys, $50) and Baseball for 7th-8th graders (boys, $75). Discounts are available based on the number of family members applying: for 2 children, take $10 off, for 3 children, take $15 off and for 4 children, take $20 off of the season fees. There is a $5 late fee for all Does your Furnace needs fixing? We serve the whole registrations submitted after the March 1st deadCanyon with the same great rate and a timely line. Registrations and fees may be dropped off at CCB# Santiam Elementary (450 SW Evergreen St. PO response that will warm you up quick. 168985 Box 198 Mill City, OR 97360) or Mill City City Call Jason 503-428-2591 www.focusheatandair.com Hall (444 S 1st Avenue, 503-897-2302.)

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The Santiam Canyon School District Parent Teacher Organization would like to invite the public to attend the SCSD Vision Quest February 20th at 6pm, at Gates Fire hall.

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The 2012-13 Santiam Wolverine wrestling team. Left to right: Mike Dayton, Jose Salinas, Cody Quinton, Chris Smith, Coach Kerry Crowston, Adam Calhoun, Jordan Saari, Payton Dupuis and Logan Hemphill.

Congratulations to our Santiam wrestlers at their recent district meet! Adam Calhoun, Cody Quinton and, Payton Dupuis each won a 3rd place , Mike Dayton, Jordan Saari and Jose Salinas each took a 4th place, while Chris Smith and Logan Hemphill both took a 5th place.

Softball team seeks equipment, coach holds candle fundraiser

Santiam Softball has a season ahead of them but are short on a few essential items, namely jersey, softball bats and balls, and catchers equipment. So far 13 girls have signed up to play, and their first game is March 11th, yet they have only 7 jerseys and 1 regulation bat. “I am really

excited to be coaching this team,” said Coach Tia Melson, who also is an alumni Santiam player, but she’s finding the $150 budget more than challenging to work with as a typical regulation bat can cost upwards of $100. So Coach Melson is holding a Partylite Candle fundraiser in

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Event submissions are printed FREE! The Canyon Weekly cannot guarantee placement; however, priority is given to typed and emailed submissions, and events occurring in the North Santiam Canyon (Lyons/Mehama to Marion Forks). Please submit your event to: Editor@TheCanyonWeekly.com. See any need for corrections? Please give us a call at 503-990-3037. badge, reserved premium seating section, Lyons. Come and experience a showcase meet and greet with performers after the of entertainment acts as Mari-Linn students Adult Computer Class - Managing Your show (orders of 4 or more VIP tickets perform dancing, singing, acting, musical Digital Photos March 1, 10:30am, Stayton receive a signed CD). Sponsored by Frank instrument solos and much more as they go Public Library. Learn what you can do and Lumber Co., Inc., Lakeside Assisted LivWild over talent! Free admission. how you can to do it with digital photos. ing and Nature’s Pet Salem.

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Gates Fire Hall Spring Fundraising 9am Clean up Day at North Santiam Lyons Garden Club Meeting March 13, Concert “Music in Bloom” April 19-20 at State Park with Steelheader’s Salem 1pm at the Lyons Fire Department. Hostthe Gates Fire Hall, featuring music from Chapter and North Santiam River Guides esses: Barbara Rice, Nina Leffler and Fran popular Broadway shows like Fiddler on Association to clean up trails, picnicking Ward. The program will feature Ellen Egan the Roof, West Side Story, Camelot and and camping areas. Meet at the park. Info: from Egan Gardens in Salem with news on Chorus Line. General admission tickets Bill Sanderson, NS River Trips at 503-897the newest plants and planting ideas, plants are $18, reserve seats $22. Tickets on sale 3301 or visit www.nsrtrips.com may be available for purchase. Info: Betty prior to the concert. Info: 503-897-3454.

5-7pm Spaghetti Dinner at Santiam ValGarrison 503-859-4604; Jean Evett 503ley Grange Hall 1140 5th St., Lyons with Mari-Linn Professional Wrestling 859-2563, Diane Stockmar 503-394-2197. spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, desert, punch Fundraiser returns for another fun event and coffee. Play starts at 7pm. Cost: $5.50, Canyon Readers at Trexler Farm in Meon May 4, 6-8pm, with West Coast Wreskids under 5 are free. Proceeds support hama. Upcoming books include - Mar. 14: tling Connection. Proceeds will benefit the The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom.

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6pm Mill City Eagles Lodge Crab Feed April 11: The Ape House by Sara Gruen. events such as BBQ, breakfast events and and Dinner, with raffle and auction, on May 9: Lazy B by Sandra Day O’Connor. luncheons. Sponsors welcome! Info: 503Tickets are on sale now: $20 for a whole June 13: Fool by Christopher Moore. Din859-2154 or 503-510-4396. crab, $10 for a half crab and $10 for chickner 6pm, discussion at 7pm; meets every en. This annual event supports local charisecond Thursday of the month. Info: Herb ties, and this year’s recipient is the Santiam Bastuscheck 503-859-2668.

Wednesday February 20 Canyon Senior Meals Program. Prices for Stoddard and Cole Benefit Concert for 6:00pm Santiam Canyon School ditrict dinner includes baked beans, cole slaw, GoodFellas Pet Rescue March 23, 7pm at PTO will hold a Vision Quest at Gates clam chowder and garlic bread. One dinSantiam High School Auditorium in Mill Firehall to discuss school board openner ticket will be drawn for a cash prize of City. Music and Comedy, a great show ings and the future of our schools. $100.00. Auction items: 1 Ton Packsaddle for a great cause! Tickets $10 - or get VIP Thursday, February 21 Brand Premium Pellets, Lacrosse McCortickets for $25 each, includes: concert 3-7pm Free Senior mick Wireless Weather Station, Southern Tax Help - AARP Textiles Queen Sheet Set- Ivory, Beaver Tax-Aide Program Blanket, Platinum Crown 40 Piece DinStayton Public Library nerware Set, Outdoor Camp Table, His515 N First Avenue. toric Brick Dated 1912 from Oregon State 7pm North Santiam Hospital w/DVD of “One Flew Over The School Board meeting Cuckoos Nest”, selected fine wines.

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School, 1021 Shaff Road.

7pm Clowning Around with Chris Cor6-8 pm Detroit rado -Fundraiser for Santiam Hearts to Ranger Station Arts at Santiam Auditorium, 265 SW Ever“GROW on the green Street, Mill City. show starts at 7pm Road” free business and tickets are $10. see page 3 for more workshop for entredetails. www.heartstoarts.org preneurs. info: AllTuesday, February 26 sion 503 871-5188.

6:30pm Lyons City Council meets at City Friday, Feb 22 Hall, 449 5th Street, Lyons.

6:30pm Talent Gone Thursday, February 28 Wild! at Mari-Linn 2012 4-7pm Springfest at Fresh to You ProSchool student talent duce and Garden Center Get excited for show 641 Fifth Street,

Coming Soon

Events This Week

Spring with new plants for Spring color, specialty food and wine tasting, edible landscape and garden plants. Fun Door Prizes!

41639 Stayton-Scio Rd, Stayton. 503-7699682 or www.ftyp.com

Meals on Wheels.

Calls for the Mill City Fire Department Ruth:503-897-2204.

2/6-----09:52----------SE 4th Ave. ------------------------------Medical $3.50 donation rec2/10-----22:16----------SW Ivy---------------------------------Medical ommended.

2/11-----22:37----------Lyons/Mill City Drive------------Misc 4pm “Weight Watchers at Work” with Friday school.

6pm Bible Study at Living Water Church Ongoing Weekly Events at Santiam High School Library.

7:30pm Santiam Al-Anon, Mt. View of God, Sorbin St. Gates.

6am-8am and 3pm-6pm Mill City Baptist Church, Aumsville Fridays Church before and after school Kids Wednesdays Free Knife Sharpening Friday at Gene’s Zone. Transportation to and from school Meat Market in Mehama (limit 5 please). At provided. 818 Santiam Blvd. 503-536-5414 9am & 6pm Downward Dog Yoga Old FireHall on Grove St., Mehama the flashing yellow lightHwy 22.

6am-6pm Builders: Mill City Christian 10am-3pm Judy’s Art Class at Mill City 6am-6pm Friday Day Camp at Mill City Church Before & After School Program Eagles Hall. Oil painting, all levels welChristian Church Come all day or part; Ages K-12yrs. 503-897-2716, 251 SW 3rd come.

Weekly on Wednesdays.

Drop in, learning-based; snacks, tutoring & homeSt. www.millcitychristianchurch.org. open to all. 503-859-2213 work help, games, friends and God. RegisMondays 4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12 grades. tration forms at the church or call 503-8974pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12th Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos Ball. FREE. 2714. 503-897-2716 251 SW 3rd St, Mill grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos Ball.

Mill City Baptist Church.

City. www.millcitychristianchurch.org.

FREE. Mill City Baptist Church.

7pm AA Meeting Santiam Chapel, Lyons.

6am-6pm All Day KidsZone Fun, crafts, 6-7pm Santiam Canyon AA support group games, food. Mill City Baptist Church. 815 Thursdays meets at Mill City Christian Church, 233 10am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates NW Santiam Info: 503-536-5414 Brenda SW Third Ave. Info: Chaplain John Olivera Church, all levels!

897-2102 1pm Canyon Senior Center Open Pi503-910-8164.

12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals. nochle 844 South First St, Mill City 7-8:30pm Santiam Community Chorus Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian Church.

503897-4176 rehearses every Monday evening at Mill Ruth:503 897-2204 7:30-8:30pm Idanha AA at City Hall.

City Christian Church in Mill City. All are 3:30-5pm Good News Club at Mill City welcome, sopranos needed. Info: Jo Ann Saturday & Sunday Baptist Church. Kids K-4 grade. Bible Hebing 503-859-3426 6:30pm Youth Group Sunday at Mill City stories, singing, games, snack. Free. 815 Tuesdays Baptist Church 7th grade to 24 years. 815 Santiam Blvd. change ad 10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Bible 5:30-8pm Youth Movie Night Ages 10-18 NW Santiam Blvd. Sunday.

Fellowship, Lyons 910-4918 Mill City Christian Church. Kids MUST be 9am Saturday Downward Dog Yoga at the 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals picked up by 8:15. Free. Not held on weeks Old FireHall in Mehama on Grove Street.

Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian.

Marty Lou Hornback

Obituary

February 1, 1947 - February 4, 2013

Marty Lou Hornback died on February 4 2013, while vacationing in Arizona with her husband Ron Hornback. Marty had a sudden heart attack and died. She did not suffer, but slipped away to her Heavenly Father, whom she had served faithfully throughout her life.

Marty was happily married for almost 47 years. She had 2 daughters, and 8 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. Marty loved all people and enjoyed life. She had a terrific sense of humor and a contagious smile that happily displayed her love of Jesus. Marty loved to share her faith and blessings with everyone.

She volunteered at Goodwill and the Salvation Army as a child. As an adult she worked for many years at Safeway in Stayton as a checker and a Front End Manager. She worked for Marion County Facilities Management team for many years; she retired

& husband Daniel Willett & daughter Macy Lou ( Marty’s Namesake) of Salem, Teryn & Austin Thomas of Mill City. Katrina & husband Alan Clouse & their 2 sons. Christian & Benjamin Baker, step-son Christopher Stafford of Keizer, and 2 step- daughters; Victoria Baker & son Tayton of Casper Wyoming, and Shelby Baker & daughter Ava of Salem. Marty is also survived by Sister & brother in law Katherine & Reverend Cannon Samir J. Habiby of Swanzey New Hampshire & brother & Sister in law Richard & Sydney Ganitch of Irvine Ca. Marty was a blessing to all who knew her and a recent comment she posted on her Facebook wall represents her love for all : “ It is my Our Family serving yours. deepest desire for evLocally family owned and eryone I know to have owner operated a personal relationship with Jesus Christ”. email: nsantiamfs@wvi.com website: www.santiamfuneral.com A celebration of life was held February 16 (503)769-9010 224 N. 3rd Avenue ~ Stayton at Foothills Church in Stayton, Or 9

in February of 2011. Marty and her husband Ron built and co-owned Rusty Wheel Trailer Manufacturing in Scio, Oregon from 1989 to 2011. She enjoyed serving on social committee at Foothills church in Stayton where she was a member. She was a Rebekah, a Scio Buckaroo, a Brownies Troop Leader, Sunshine Committee member, a Bible Study Fellowship Leader, and recently joined the Mill City Garden Club.

Marty is survived by her husband Ronald Hornback of Scio Oregon. Daughter Whende & Son in law Anthony Thomas of Mill City Oregon & their 3 children; Tegan

North Santiam Funeral Service

Linn County Sheriff’s Office Police Log: Feb 10 to Feb 16 Date: 02/10/13 Time: 13:22 DISTB-NOISE Mill City caller reporting loud music - heavy bass coming from manufactured home caller is sick and cannot leave to speak with them Date: 02/10/13 Time: 16:54 DISTB-DOMESTIC Mill City Caller has a dispute with her mother who lives at location caller wants to pick up her mail and other personal items caller has been thrown out of location and her mother won’t...

Date: 02/10/13 Time: 19:56 THEFT-RPT Mill City caller states that jewelry is missing caller would not cooperate, just screaming at 787 caller would not answer any questions Date: 02/11/13 Time: 7:00 ASST-PERSON LINN CO SO S&R POSSE CAMP Open gate for individuals who lost a horse near the camp.

Date: 02/11/13 Time: 11:34 THREATS Linn County Caller advised that she has been trying to get some stolen property back and that the suspect has threatened to take out a “hit” on the caller.

Date: 02/11/13 Time: 22:41 TRAFF-DUII Linn County 1 vehicle roll over, no further vehicle information

Date: 02/13/13 Time: 11:25 CRIM MISCHIEF Lyons PR says that someone keyed his tr uck.

Date: 02/13/13 Time: 11:50 BURGLARY *IN PROGRESS* Mill City wife called our caller and said that someone was in the shop rummaging around the wife let the dog out and suspect is probably gone Date: 02/13/13 Time: 14:30 SUSP-PERSON Mill City male-hispanic has been parking near the playground comes around 1030 and stays til about noon. an employee approached him and he ran away on foot.

Date: 02/13/13 Time: 16:25 DISTB-NOISE Mill City caller hears music - loud bass behind caller’s address no need to contact caller - just stop the noise Date: 02/13/13 Time: 22:31 FIRE ARMS COMPL Lyons Caller heard gunshots aprox 5 ago.

In the east of callers location.

Date: 02/14/13 Time: 9:40 SEX OFFENSE Linn County 754 flagged down with info.

Somone is sending pornagraphic pictures to the Pr’s childs phone Date: 02/14/13 Time: 10:29 ELDER ABUSE Linn County caller’s mother in law and her grand mother in law live at loca-

tion vict contacted caller this morning to report her Date: 02/14/13 Time: 12:48 IDENTITY THEFT Linn County 2 charges of 193.66 each on her mastercard - she doesn’t know these charges Date: 02/14/13 Time: 16:47 SUSP-CIRCUMSTANCES Mill City caller reporting that 2 people are at her door knocking she does not know them and will not open the door she has asked them to go away and they keep knocking Date: 02/14/13 Time: 23:02 FIRE ARMS COMPL Linn County Caller is reporting that she has been hearing shots since 2030 tonight. last shot was heard about 5 ago. Unk where they are coming from. States they are close.

Date: 02/15/13 Time: 4:38 DISTB-DOMESTIC Mill City thit the caller right now I am listening to the caller right now and he is verbally abusing her Date: 02/15/13 Time: 19:44 TRESPASS *IN PROGRESS* Linn County Caller owns a tree farm next to location and he said that 2 subjects got out of a vehicle that is parked at the gate (unknown description) and went behind the gate with...

Date: 02/15/13 Time: 21:37 FIRE ARMS COMPL Linn County Caller said that she was just woke up by someone shoot-

ing a firearm. She has heard about 12 shots. Caller does not want ...

Date: 02/16/13 Time: 11:42 SUSP-PERSON Linn County Out w/male.

Date: 02/16/13 Time: 12:16 THEFT-RPT Mill City Caller reporting that a guy stole her stereo. Caller requesting phone contact.

Date: 02/16/13 Time: 12:57 INTOX SUBJ Mill City Caller wants to rept his vehicle as stolen. Caller wanted to rept his vehicle stolen on Friday, because his wife has the vehicle. He says she stole it since his.

Date: 02/16/13 Time: 16:21 SUICIDAL-SUBJECT Mill City Using ProQA Medical is a foster kid and doesnt want to go back to the location caller is translating to medics.

Date: 02/16/13 Time: 18:23 VEH-RECOVERED Linn County Caller states that there has been people on the property that belongs to his neighbor. They have vehicles in there that caller said they have been taking apart and Date: 02/16/13 Time: 21:01 FIRE ARMS COMPL Linn County Caller requesting a deputy contact her as well as contact the neighbours.

Date: 02/16/13 Time: 23:25 MENTAL-OTHER Mill City Caller reporting it sounds like someone is yelling.

Ford Family Foundation holds alumni celebration March 5

Calling all Ford Family Foundation alumni for an “Alumni Celebration” on March 5. Anyone who has participated in the Ford Institute Leadership Program in the Gates/Mill City area, and has not already been contacted via email or telephone, please call Yvette Rhodes with the Ford Institute at 541-957-5574.

Gates Community Church of Christ “..reaching the canyon for Christ.”

Mike Stair, Minister Sunday School 9:45am Worship 11am 40070 Gates School Rd (503)897-3210

gates.community@yahoo.com

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503-897-2716 251 SW 3rd St, Mill City

Mill City

Christian Church www.millcitychristianchurch.org

Sunday Worship 10 am

Classified Ads Small Business for sale or lease, currently flower and gift shop with dog grooming.

Great walk in opportunity. Please call Judy at 503-897-3051.

For Sale New Price $40,000 single wide older manufactured home on a 50 x 100 foot lot in Mill City. 2 bedrooms with a built on addition. Ready to move in today.

Info: Mike or Pam Wright 503-897-3206, 503-871-7141 Judy’s Art Class Every Wed. at Eagle’s Hall in Mill City 10am to 3pm. Cost: $10 a day. Judy Holman 503-859-2213.

For Rent: Single-wide 1 bed/1 bath in Gates. $500/month plus $500 deposit. Water and Garbage included. 503-897-3420 Handgun Safety Class with local experts Bob and Shane Pedroli. Range classes are ongoing. Oregon and Utah/Arizona multistate certifications available. Info 503-5809397, oldwestenforce@wavecable.com A call for Artists and Crafts-People for the 2013 Canyon Arts Festival to be held Saturday, May 25th at the Santiam Elementary School grounds. Art Gallery participants will have three 4’X4’ display panels provided per $10 entrance fee. For more information call Paul Mosby at 503-8973918. Crafts booth are a 10’ x 10’ space, with a $10 entrance fee for more information call Joyce at 503-897-3116 Give the Gift of Life: First Aid/CPR classes at Trexler Farms in Mehama available monthly with minimum enrollment.

Pre-registration required. Group and corporate classes also available at your location.

SodukuSuperHard

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR; meets professional requirements. Info: Kurt Hueller 503859-3575 or email kah@wvi.com.

Ibanez Electric Guitar RG220 Silver with hard case. Fast neck for speed playing.

Excellent condition. $200. 503-569-1229

Publishers Notice: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on color, race, sex, religion, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. The Canyon Weekly will not knowingly accept any advertising that violates this law. All dwellings advertised are avail on an equal opportunity basis.

For Rent Cozy, 1 bedrm unit above garage w/river view in Gates Small kitchen, bathw/shower, shared laundry. Includes cable,water,garbage. 550 sq ft. NO PETS, non-smoking in unit. $500/month. 503-8043613.

Classified Ad Rates Text: 25 words for $5/week.

Photo: 25 words + photo $10/week.

Addtl words: .20 each

Rideshare ads are FREE! Lost & Found ad are FREE! max 25 words

Deadline: Saturday noon for the following Wednesday publication.

Submit your ad to Editor@TheCanyonWeekly.com Drop Box Locations: Mehama True Value Kelly Lumber, Mill City Gates Post Office

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Full Line of Poultry Feed and Care Products

Found Dog: Black and white with some brown markings, long hair appears to be border collie mix female. Well mannered.

Found on Kingwood near post office in Mill City. No microchip. Please call 503991-9387.

House for rent in Mill City: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, garage, fenced yard. $900/month, garbage included. $600 deposit. Pets negotiable. Call 503-877-0395.RENTED Multi-Family Garage and Estate Sale Furniture, Housewares, Electronics, Software and Tools February 23 and 24 9AM to Dark 365 SE Myrtle Street Mill City Oregon

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M-Sat 8-6 Sun 9-3 Correction: In last week’s article “SCSD board votes to search for a new superintendent” it stated that that decision was preempted by a move from board member Arnie White that the board consider hiring Dr. Gander in a permanent superintendent position, while seeking other leadership for the principal position. Correction: Mr. White moved that Brian Gander be considered for a one year contract as superintendent, while seeking other leadership for the principal position.

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Bill Sanderson’s River Report

Periodical Postage Paid

February 20, 2013

503-897-3301

The North Santiam is running lower than last month but higher than it should be because Detroit Lake is not filling up according to schedule. Either more snowmelt and rain needs to flow into Detroit Lake, or outflow from the lake needs to be reduced in order to meet the release schedule. It is probable that we will get heavy rains and/or snow soon and the problem will self-correct.

Since the river is lower than last month, conditions are better for river runners and anglers. All sections are very good for scenic trips and several drifts are particularly fishy.

The river forecast is for the present level to continue for a week and a half and will change when rains come. Some new Spring growth is noticeable. Buds are growing, and there is some new color to the river banks. The leaves are mostly gone, so the visibility is great. River color and clarity is very good. Weather is variable.

North Santiam River Guides Association will meet on February 27 at 6:00 p.m. at Neufeldt’s Diner in

Aumsville.

The “Take a vet fishing” program is organized by Roy Brand with SOVAH: Serving Our Veterans At Home. Steelheaders are helping organize the trips to help our troops reduce stress and return to normal life in the States (whatever normal is?).

North Santiam State Park has a couple of miles of hiking trails that are a little over-

Canyon Espresso

Mon-Thurs 5:30a-4p Fri 5:30a-5p Sat-Sun 6:30a-5p

Hwy 22 & Gates Hill Rd

Services Directory Auto Repair

Classic Auto and Tire Center (503)897-2256

Antiques/Resale

Lyons Timbertown Resale.

Home accessories, gifts, more.

1313 Main St. Lyons. 503-8594054; 503-507-1326. Facebook.

Construction

Hueller Construction Inc. CCB #114169 www.huelleconstruction.com (503)859-3575.

Firearm Instruction

Old West Enforcement Professionals. NRA#178791947~ BCI# 1102466 oldwestenforce@wavecable.com (503)580-9397

Health and Wellness

Santiam Healing Arts Reconnective, energetic healing 12

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grown and need some maintenance. Bob Lusk (503-859-2880) has been organizing a clean up with the park management for April 13. Both Steelheaders and River Guides will participate and members are encouraged to bring tools for clearing the trails. It is possible for members to have a picnic and fishing clinic after the work is done. Many new fish will be swimming through the park waters at this time.

Anglers on the North Santiam are fortunate that our steelhead will hit many different lures and baits.

Diving and wiggling plugs, flies, and bait with diver combinations all work well. The best success strategy is to get a good bait in front of a fish. With this cold water, they will not move far to take baits, but they do jump and fight like crazy after being hooked.

Get your business out there! In print and online. Services Directory listings are $80 per year. $20 one time set up fee for online. Call Karen: 503-990-3037

for all. Special Canyon pricing.

Colleen Samuel (503) 897-3357 Chiropractic Physicians Clinic (503)859-2181 Mill City Dental (503)897-2353

Heating and Cooling

Focus Heating and Construction, Inc. CCB#168985. www.focusheatnadair.com (503)428-2591 Lyons Heating and Cooling Inc. CCB#96400 www.lyonsheating.net (503)859-2325

Landscaping

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

Locksmith

503.897.6031

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Gabriel Smith licensed locksmith: lock repair, keys, parts.

OCLS #5373 Smithlockoutservices@live.com 541-519-2410

Lodging

Curt’s Place in Gates. curtsplace@wavecable.com (503)897-6126

Pets/Vet & Training

Social Graces Dog Training socialgracesdogtraining@ gmail.com (503)859-3647 Ark Animal Care arkanimalcare@wavecable.com (503)897-6004 Santiam Healing Arts Reconnective healing for your horses and pets. Special Canyon pricing. Colleen Samuel. (503) 897-3357

Psychotherapy

Gregory J. Johanson, M .Div, Ph.D., NCC Director, Grace Counselling Center. (503)897-

4830. greg@gregjohanson.net.

RV Repair

Santiam RV Service (503)394-2348

Signs & Graphics

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

Wood Products-retail Hardwood Components, Inc. hardwoodcomponents.com (503)859-2144 Kelly Lumber Sales www.kellylumbersales.com (503)897-2363

Weddings

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