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The Canyon Weekly December 12, 2012

Volume 3, Issue 50

News and Life - For Our Side of the Mountain!

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

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Youth Benefit Golf Tourney to auction golf ball signed

by President Obama The annual Youth Benefit Golf Tournament will have an executive presence this year, thanks to local resident Max Hebing and event organizer Mike Long.

It comes in the form of a Pro V-1 golf ball - signed by President Obama and complete with the Presidential seal, which will be put up for silent auction to raise funds for the decade-strong golf tournament aimed at providing scholarships and grants for local youths.

And it’s all thanks to a scholarship given to Max Hebing two years ago. That year, Max Hebing was awarded one of the $500 college scholarships funded by the golf tournament. A later conversation between Max’s father Mark Hebing and organizer Mike Long lead to the discovery that Mark Hebing had a collegiate tie to President Obama.

Both had attended the same college.

So Mark requested the signed golf ball, and the Office of the President obliged, lending this year’s tournament a truly official flair. The golf ball is up for silent auction and bidders can contact Mike Long at mikelong@ybgolf.com or 503-897-4902. The next Santiam Canyon

Santa Clause came to town - and visited revelers at the first annual Gates Christmas Tree Lighting on December 1 at the Gates Gazebo. Pictured here is Frances Thomas with “Old Man”. More photos by Rustbucket Photography on page 16.

Youth Benefit Golf Tournament will be held on August 3, 2013.

Over the past 12 years, the event has raised over $100,000 for local youth scholarships and youth-oriented causes. Visit www. ybgolf.com for more information.

“Wheelbarrow Burgler” caught in Idaho Man who targeted vacation homes near Detroit - by breaking in, making himself comfortable, then stealing staples with a wheelbarrow - gets caught by Boise County Sheriffs after attempt to enter Idaho home Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies received word today that Billie Jo Shrader,

the “Wheelbarrow Burglar”, has been taken into custody in Idaho. Shrader was wanted in connection with several burglaries committed this fall in the Detroit Lake recreation area.

Saturday, December 15 3pm-4pm Shrader targeted empty vacation Bring a friend, enjoy the warmth and the music homes in Detroit and Idanha, and six and join in the Christmas Carol sing along too! burglaries were reported to authorities late last November.

While staying in the houses, Shrader Happy Holidays! would make himself comfortable: showering, eating food and drinking liquor he finds stored there. He would then take camping gear, blankets, clothing and other staples when he left a house.

On virtually every case, the Shrader Homeade used a wheelbarrow to transport the FOOD & PASTRIES stolen items, so deputies dubbed him 7-5 m-sat 8-5 sun Hwy 22 Mill City (503)897-2378 the “Wheelbarrow Burglar”.

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rested Shrader on Wednesday, after receiving a tip from a homeowner who spotted Shrader entering a vacation home in Lowman, Idaho. Deputies in the Boise area are also investigating Shrader for other Boise and Lowman burglaries similar to those committed in the Detroit and Idanha areas.

Shrader is cooperating with investigators, providing details of his activities since his release from prison in October. Further details of Shrader’s arrest will be released as they are received.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the citizens of Detroit for their help in watching out for Shrader and calling in tips.

Anyone who feels they may have been a victim of Shrader’s burglaries, or has any information about the known Detroit Lake burglaries is asked to contact Deputy Cody Lane at Clane@co.marion.or.us 1

Letters to the Editor...

The Canyon Weekly PO Box 721 Lyons, OR 97358 www.TheCanyonWeekly.com editor@thecanyonweekly.com 503-990-3037

Letters to the Editor are the opinion of the writer and not necessarily those of The Canyon Weekly. Letters to the Editor may be edited for space or profanity. Send your letter to Editor@TheCanyonWeekly.com with your name and town.

Lyons Mehama Water District: A Good Old Boys club?

First, let me say that I live in and love the City of Lyons. Second, let me say that the extent of apathy existing in the voting community boggles my mind.

In our community, facts can be presented, item by item, detail by detail of the gross inadequacies of the employees and governing board of the Lyons US Postal Permit Number 5610 Mehama Water District, yet, because Letters to the Editor may be edited for space or our citizenry seems, for all intents and content and are printed as the opinion of the author. purposes, to allow themselves to be manipulated by a small, yet influential Staff Karen Widmer group of self entitled “Good Old Boys”, Owner, Editor, Publisher, Billing, Subscriptions, nothing changes.

Advertising Sales, Photography, Reporter Visit the website of the Water District karen@thecanyonweekly.com and the information displayed has not 503-990-3037 changed since the failed recall of the Michelle Gates board members. In essence, the home Assistant Editor, Copy Editor, Pagination, page gloats over the tremendous job Layout and Design, Lyons/Mehama done by the District and thanking the Circulation, Advertising Design editor@thecanyonweekly.com community for continuing to entrust 503-510-4396 (pls leave message) them for leadership and the safety of their drinking water. If you delve a litTim Widmer Printing & Circulation, Online Subscriptions tle further though, you will find failure Web Content/Online Web Guru after failure to comply with virtually Advertising Design, Photography, Billing every mandated compliance that they tim@thecanyonweekly.com promised to perform if they were not Bill Sanderson - Contributing Writer recalled. Look under alerts, violations G. R. Vince Johnson - Contributing Writer and enforcements to find year after year Rust Buck Photography - Contributing Photographer Cora Nordmo - Contributing Writer & Photographer of non-compliance including civil penalties and countless deficiencies. Take a look at the Compliance Agreement which has been extended and extended and still the requirements remain un-met and unfulfilled. Is this truly who we want to place our trust in?

In the most recent MANDATED Public Notice sent out to water users, it was stated that “This situation does not require that you take immediate action. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately.” Yet further on it states that the inadequately treated water may cause “nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.” And, that “if they persist, you may want to seek medical advice.”

The Canyon Weekly is published weekly each Wednesday by Karen Widmer/ The Canyon Weekly 160 N. 1st St, Mill City, Or, 97360 P.O. Box 721 Lyons, OR 97358. Subscription price: $38 annually.

Application to mail at Periodicals Postage Rates is Pending at Mill City, Oregon 97360 Postmaster: Send address changes to The Canyon Weekly, PO Box 721, Lyons, OR 97358. Phone: 503-990-3037. editor@thecanyonweekly.com.

These violations occurred on September 27th and September 30th yet the notice wasn’t sent out until well after the November General Election. I personally think that the timing was intentionally delayed. But, even if that is not the case, I certainly would have liked to have known if I or a family member had become sick during that period of time what the cause may have been and not left trying to remember two months later if I was sick at that time.

Long term health issues? Who knows, the Water District has failed to perform so many of the tests that there isn’t adequate information to know.

The notice also states that, in the District’s opinion, this was no big deal or they would have let us know. Well, in my opinion it most certainly was a big deal since, later in the document, it says that if your immune system is compromised or if you have an infant or an elderly household member they may be at increased risk and you should contact your health care provider. But, not to worry, the District says “you don’t need to boil your water”.

Wouldn’t it seem appropriate to replace the gloating ‘we did good’ message on the home page of the website with the warning that was mailed out or possibly send the notice out sooner than two months after this occurred? Especially since the Water District Office Manager NEVER answers her phone and there is NO office in existence to visit and to ask questions. If this latest notice doesn’t make you question the leadership and oversight of the Water District I don’t know what will. I. Farmer, Lyons

The following is a letter sent to Lyons-Mehama water customers in November, 2012: LYONS-MEHAMA WATER DISTRICT WEBSITE: LYONS-MEHAMA WATER DISTRICT.COM PHONE: (503) 859-2367 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER: LYONS-MEHAMA WATER DISTRICT DID NOT MEET THE TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS 2

Our system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this situation does not require that you take immediate action, as our customers you have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we are doing to correct this situation.

On September 27 and September 30, 2012 actual contact time was 41 minutes. required contact time was 44 minutes. we have increased this disinfectant rate.

WHAT SHOULD I DO? 1. You do not need to boil your water or take other corrective actions. However, if

you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor.

2. People with severely compromised immune systems,infants, and some elderly may be at increased risk. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from EPA’s safe drinking Water hotline at 1(800)426-4791 WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? This situation does not require you to take immediate action. If it had been, you would have been notified immedi- (cont’d on page 3)

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“Toilet Paper Bandits” target Lyons porta potties Thieves are repeatedly breaking locks and melting plastic to get at the white fluffy stuff

By Michelle Gates

As the rapper Eminem once said “food stamps don’t buy diapers.”

Well, the same is true for toilet paper, and perhaps that’s one reason for the recent rash of thefts at several porta potties in Lyons.

Over the past five weeks, someone has been repeatedly breaking the locks that hold the toilet paper on the chemical toilets near Lyons Corner Market, Lyons City Hall, the Lyons-Mehama bridge and at Freres City Park.

The thieves have done about $200 in damage, said Ace Toilets route driver Kent Kilgore, who has since dubbed the thieves the “Toilet Paper Bandits”.

“We’ve replaced about 8-10 locks - and last week, they started destroying the actual plastic holder. They burned one to soften it up and pull out the toilet paper,” said Kilgore.

Kilgore said that he doesn’t

see this kind of thing very often and any time you leave toilets in parks, something is bound to happen. “But this is the first time I’ve seen consistent toilet paper thefts like this.”

And he doesn’t think that it’s kids doing the thefts, either. “I have no idea who’s doing this, but I don’t see kids breaking locks over and over. I think it’s probably someone who needs toilet paper at home. And it’s not even very good toilet paper, it’s 1 ply. Heck, we could donate some if they need it that bad.”

Ace Toilets has not filed a police report on the thefts yet, but says the cost of the damage could potentially be passed on to the City of Lyons, who both owns and leases the affected porta potties.

No other toilets in the area have been targeted so far, including others located nearby, said Kent Kilgore.

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The local Girl Scouts are taking orders for pizzas now through December 15. Then on the 15th the girls will go down to Figaros Pizza in Stayton to make the pizzas themselves before delivering them to your door! The pizzas are $12 each, and $6 of that goes directly back to the troop. Contact your favorite Girl Scout to order get ready for a pre-holiday treat. More info call Kathy Klagge, troop leader at 503-897-5112.

Sending our best healing wishes and prayers to our dear friend and Gates’ favorite barista, Mona Rumplick. Mona will be home and recuperating soon; in the meantime, thanks to a supportive family, you can still drive by and get a cup of holiday cheer at her popular coffee stop, Canyon Espresso in Gates.

Get Well Soon Mona!

(cont’d from page 2) ately. Tests taken during

the same period did not indicate the presence of bacteria in the water.

Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. these organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.

These symptoms, however, are not caused only by organisms in drinking water, but

also by other factors. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice.

WHAT HAPPENED? WHAT IS BEING DONE? The PH level went above 7.0. Lyons-Mehama Water District has increased disinfectant levels and at this time has met all requirements.

For more information, please contact Kelly Namitz at 503-859-2367.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, or businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

This notice is being sent to you by Lyons-Mahama Water District Water ID# OR4100493 distributed November 16, 2012 3

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Big water can be exciting, and we have plenty of big water for weeks to come, probably. Recent weeks have had some high and muddy water and some high and clear water. In the best conditions, good trips have been had on lower river sections.

Detroit Lake is 24 feet too high today, and that means that extra water will need to be released and the river will be high during that process. There is 9 inches of snow at Little Meadows, at 4,000 feet elevation just a mile South of Detroit Lake. The official forecast (today) is for the river below Detroit to drop a little (down to 4,000 cfs at Packsaddle) on December 18, and that is still a high flow. It will take weeks for the Lake to drop down to the low Winter level that is needed for flood control. During this time, we can enjoy the lower and middle sections of the river when the weather and the river clarity allows.

Steelheaders Salem Chapter met on De-

cember 5 and made plans for the Christmas potluck dinner on December 18. The club is providing prime rib and ham and will show videos of old fishing trips. Dave Hopfer made videos from old club files and from old shows of Fishing the West with Larry Schoenborn.

They are worth the trip to Keizer Community Center at 7pm on Dec 18. The Chapter wants to develop another habitat improvement project on Stout Creek and wants to develop an eggs to fry program for local schools. Members need help in designing the projects and building volunteer staff to get the jobs done.

North Santiam Watershed Council meets on Thursday December 13 at Stayton Community Center at 7:00 p.m.. Several important projects may be discussed.

Steelheaders Salem Chapter meets on December 18 at 7:00 p.m. with a potluck and program at Keizer Community Center.

New Year is approaching. It is always interesting to note who catches the first steelhead of the New Year.

Outdoor Adventure: Walking on Detroit Lake

During the winter, Detroit Lake is drained - leaving behind some majestic scenery in it’s place. While most people just drive by the empty lake bed, true nature lovers take the opportunity to get out and enjoy the scenery that’s underwater during the summer. It’s an easy walk toward Piety Island from the Detroit Flats area: the sand is firm (although slick) and the stumps of the former forest create a dramatic landscape, with patches of grass and mushrooms spread between meandering streams. Wear your hiking boots for traction, and bring your best canine friend for company. Parking is free at Detroit Flats: take Hwy 22 to Detroit Ave, turn right and follow the road to the park. Pictured below: the view from below Breitenbush River, with Piety Island in the back left. Pictured top: the Detroit Lake flats area. Piety Island is off to the right, and some burning can be seen as the forest service cleans up natural lake debris.

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SCSD staff survey results

This Fall the entire staff of the Santiam Canyon School District went through major changes consolidating staff and school campuses in an attempts to improve a budget deficit of $480,000. Gates School was closed completely, and students grades k-4 were moved to what was the Mill City Susan Heagerty 503.859.4652 Middle School campus creating a new Santiam Elementary School. Grades 7-8 Canyon.Bookkeeping@gmail.com meanwhile left the middle school to join the high school campus across the street, Mill City creating a new Santiam Jr/Sr High.

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A few weeks ago the School Board sent out a survey to all the staff, in order to get a feel of how they were perceiving the recent transitions. Many of the staff had voiced the need for a confidential way to communicate their concerns.

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liminary results were presented at the school board meeting on December 6th.

Each of the school board members evaluated the surveys and they together compiled the information into categories.

It was reported at the meeting that few of the staff chose to answer the first question. Many of the staff indicated that particular question might invalidate the concept of the survey being confidential.

Question number 2 did get several responses with 15 staff members indicating the staff was meshing well and working hard, and several stated the kids were adapting well.

Overwhelmingly, however, were the statements of concern. 18 staff reported a lack of communication from the interim Superintendent to the staff, and a lack of consistency in decision making and follow through. 16 reported a disrespect and a division of staff. 14 voiced concern over the lack of high school class offerings and 13 saw problems with the playground move, as most of the pieces slated for Santiam Elementary remain in storage at the Gates campus.

Some of the other top listed concerns were: lunch timing, before and after school problems, bus problems, disregard of past successful practices or planning, lack of meetings with the whole staff, lack of visible Board involvement, lack of trust in Board and Superintendent, concern of how survey was being handled, lack of communication Board to staff, and timing of decision for Superintendent hiring.

There were many more on this list of concerns. “We are taking this very seriously,� said Dan Lemke, the School Board Chair. There are no current plans for a follow up survey, and how, exactly to address the issue brought forward has yet to be disclosed.

The next school board meeting is scheduled for January 10 at 6:30 at Santiam Elementary.

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Santiam drama class presents: A Christmas Carol photos by Cora Nordmo

Santiam’s drama class was welcomed to the stage by an enthusiastic audience Friday night, with their adaptation of Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol. The class had been practicing and set building since the beginning of the school year, and managed to pull off a highly entertaining show with the limited amount of hours available to prepare.

Set in the original language of Dickens’ day, the players tackled both the English accents and extended monologues with aplomb. Many of the young actors extend-

ed themselves to multiple roles, adding fun to the mix, and possibly giving many an inspiration to continue practicing their newfound craft.

One hilarious scene, in particular, garnered a well deserved applause, as young actresses Harli Davidson and Kennedy Dupuis played an elderly hard of hearing couple in a spat.

Directed by Bill Brown the cast consisted of:

Destiny Bruce and Lila Kennedy as narrators, Donavan Grimes as Ebeneezer Scrooge, Jose Salinas as Bob Cratchit*, Kyle Michael as Fred, Kara Conner as Poole, Joey Walczak as Marley*, Bailey Tank as the Ghost of Christmas Past*, Andres Velazquez as young Scrooge*, Kennedy Dupuis as Fan*, Adam Calhoun as Mr. Fezziwig*, Michelle Dimich as Mrs. Fezziwig, Lauren Hebing as Belle*, Kristin Mouser as Mrs. Cratchit, Harli Davidson as Fred’s wife*, and Preston Librandie as Tiny Tim. *indicates actors played more than one role.

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Santiam Elementary Students of the Month, November 2012 Back row L to R: Colin Thurston, Aiden Aerni, Lynzee Smith, Conner Forste, Lucretia Benolken, Hayden Cram Front row L to R: Peter Crall, Matthew Brady, Bailey Ostovar, Jasmine Irving, Alondra Vazquez Missing: Alexa Clark & Sophie Widmer

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 2012 Santiam High School Scholarship Banquet has been cancelled, said event organizers in a letter to their participants.

This year’s event was originally scheduled for October 20 Previous events had been organized by former superintendent Brad Yates, who is no longer with the school district.

Over eleven years, the scholarship banquet raised over $234,000 and provided 140 students with financial assistance to further their education.

Graduating students of 2013 will still be able to apply for scholarships, thanks to the financial management of past donated funds and the current interest income

from those funds.

“We currently are setting out plans for the 2013 Santiam Scholarship Banquet which will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2013. We have yet to decide on a location, but we will keep you updated as our plans come together,” said organizers, in a letter to participants.

“We want to thank those who have attended and generously donated to the banquet in the past.”

Anyone wishing to give a donation to the Santiam Scholarship fund for this year’s graduates may do so by dropping by the district office and speaking with Nichole Cooper. Monetary donations to the scholarship fund are tax deductible.

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Slam Dunk Hunger successfully helps to fill the empty shelves at local food bank

Santiam’s annual Slam Dunk Hunger Night brought out the crowd to cheer on the teams and fill up the shelves. Over 350 pounds of food were collected Friday night and delivered to the local food bank in Mill City.

In exchange for food patrons were rewarded with full on entertainment watching the Santiam Wolverines play bac.k to back games against Sheridan. The Wolverettes also

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performed their award winning routine to Ghostbusters and several in the crowd got a chance at a free throw to win a prize.

The Boys varsity lost to Sheridan 43-60.

The Girls varisty team won 53-29. Next home game is December 22 vs Scio.

Local businesses donated prizes to aid in the cause: Mill City Pharmacy a large gift basket valued at $116, Mill City Market Place

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All in excellent condition. Makes great Gifts for the beer lover in your life! 503-897-7272 Dueter Kid Comfort III child carrier/ backpack. Excellent pack for getting out on the trails with your little one. Adjustable seat comfortably carries child up to 3-4 years old. Plenty of storage space for food, gear etc. Consistently rated highest for comfort and safety. Carried our kiddos on 16-20 mile hikes, and survived! Paid $280--asking $75, they carry their own packs now. 503-990-3037

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

Health and Wellness

Santiam Healing Arts Reconnective, energetic healing for all. Special Canyon pricing.

Colleen Samuel (503) 897-3357 Chiropractic Physicians Clinic (503)859-2181 Misty Mountain Massage (503)510-6723 Mill City Dental (503)897-2353 Mill City Pharmacy (503)897-2331 Santiam Medical Clinic (503)897-4100 Santiam Vision Source (503)769-3441

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

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

OCLS #5373, CCB #189441 Smithlockoutservices@live. com (541)519-2410

Lodging

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

Outdoor Recreation Kayak the Santiam, kayak instruction. ACA Certified www.kayakthesantiam.com (503) 569-1229.

North Santiam River Trips northsantiamrivertrips.com (503)897-3301

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

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.

Giovanni’s Mountain Pizza Marion Forks Restaurant celebrates three years under new management

Marion Forks Restaurant would like to thank you for letting them serve you over the last 3 years. Wayne, June, Evie, Faye, and Becky - and all the staff at Marion Forks - would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

“We will continue to serve you with our delicious food, delightful atmosphere, and excellent service,” said owner Wayne Rettinger. “Our menu has changed, to add some more health conscious items to go along with our gluten, dairy free soups. Come enjoy the view, while you have the choice

of Darts, Pool, Dominos, Cribbage, etc. All for free!!”

Marion Forks Restaurant winter hours are: Monday thru Thursday, 8am-3pm, Friday & Saturday, 8am8pm, Sunday 8am-5pm. Come join the fun, set around the fire, and watch the river flow by.

Marion Forks also specializes in feeding large groups. Holiday party and winter fundraising party dates are still available. Call 503-8543669, and remember to please leave message - as we may be cooking and serving!

Mill City Christian to hold Christmas dinner for kids The Mill City Christian Church Thursday night youth group won’t be meeting this week, as there will be school this Friday, but they’ll be back next Thursday, December 20 for a big Christmas dinner for the kids!

From 5:30-8pm, all kids ages 10-18 are welcome to join in the feasting and celebration.

A special presentation of local bluegrass musicians and singers will be highlighting the evening, while the church volunteers serve up supper, and door prizes are awarded. “This is all for the kids, it’s their day!” said Lauretta Benjamin, the project coordinator. This annual event is free for the youth in the area, and completely funded by donations and volunteer efforts.

Mill City Christian Church is located at 233 Southwest 3rd Avenue Mill City. Info: 503-897-2716.

George L. Neal

Obituary

May 28, 1932 – Dec. 1, 2012

LYONS– George L. Neal was born in Scio, Oregon on May 28, 1932. The son of Henry and Gertrude Neal. George passed away on Saturday Dec. 1st in Sublimity. He was 80.

George’s father, Henry passed away when George was a child. He was raised by his mother, Gertrude and step father, Otto Weidman. George grew up in Lyons. He graduated from Mill City (Santiam) High School.

He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was married to Joyce A. Kale on Oct. 6, 1956 in Stayton and they made their home in the Lyons/Scio area.

He had worked as a Millwright for Stimson Lumber, as a Fabricator for Salem Equip-

ment and then for State of Oregon building maintenance before retiring in 1995.

Joyce preceded him in death on Dec. 10, 2003. He was also preceded in death by his mother, Gertrude, and step father, Otto; brother, David Neal; sister, Doris Bash and grandson, Parker Woelfle.

George had served as Secretary for the Lyons Volunteer Fire Department and on the Board of Directors for Peoples Telephone Company. He was a Charter Member of the Canyon Baptist Church in Lyons. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, photography, electronics and raising registered Angus cattle.

The family wishes to thank Marian Estates for all the tender care over the last 10 yrs, and have asked that memorial contributions be made to Marian Estates or Serenity Hospice.

George is survived by his daughters, Susan (Lyle) Basey of Dallas, OR, Julie (Gary) Woelfle of Lyons, OR; sons, Jeffrey (Peggy) Neal of John Day, OR, Gary Neal of Lyons; sisters, Hazel James of Medford, OR and Katherine McCullem of Hubbard; 7 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren.

Visitation was Dec. 5 at Weddle Funeral Chapel, Stayton. Funeral service was Dec. 6 at Canyon Baptist Church in Lyons. Military honors at Bilyeu Den Cemetery, Scio.

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Coming Soon

VOLUNTEERS WANTED Canyon Gleaners Annual Christmas The Mill City Fire Department is seeking people who would be interested in serving on Tree Sale. No Tree is more than $10. This the Board of Directors. The Board meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7pm at the fundraiser is to help us feed our members fire hall. All interested people should contact the fire hall, Monday thru Friday 8am -5pm (senior, disabled,and low-income famifor more information. You can either stop by or call 503-897-2390. lies).

Mari-Linn School Winter Concert De5, 6-8pm. Proceeds go to ASB, Outdoor August. cember 18, 6pm at the gym.

School and 8th grade Promotion. $5 gen 7-8pm Lyons-Mehama Water District Mari-Linn School Holiday Store Deadmission tickets sold at Mari-Linn. $10 Board meets at Mehama Fire Hall cember 20-21. Students will be able to front row, $7 second row tickets from 503Thursday, December 13 shop for their families on these two days in 851-9980 or tickets@westcoastwrestling6pm Wresting Meet at Santiam High the library. The store will be open before connection.com school. This is the only home meet of the and after school and by appointment. The Small Steps, Big Results Free business season and admission is FREE! newsletter has incorrect dates, so please class with GROW North Santiam, monthly 6pm Canyon Readers at Trexler Farm in put the 20th & 21st on your calendar. on the first Monday 8am at Trexler Farm Mehama. Upcoming books include - Dec Joseph’s Storehouse of Hope Christmas Cafe in Mehama. (Jan 7 & Feb 4)Open to 13: The God Antennae by Niko Zinvii.

Dinner and Play December 22, 5pmeveryone. RSVP to Allison McKenzie at Jan 10: Breaking Blue by Timothy Egan, 7pm, includes Community Christmas 503-871-5188 (or you can also just show Feb. 14: Wild by Cheryl Strayed, Mar. 14: Dinner for JSOH Guests; turkey with up). 20146 Ferry Rd SE, Mehama.

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. Dinner 6pm, all the trimmings and a short Christmas North Santiam Chamber of Commerce discussion at 7pm; meets every second play. Free, RSVP required at participating Greeters Business Networking January 8, Thursday of the month. Info: Herb Bastuschurches. Info: jsoh.food.bank@gmail.com 8:30am-10am at Living Water Church of check 503-859-2668. or via facebook: Joseph’s Storehouse of God in Gates. Guests welcome. 503-897Hope. 503-859-2849.

5000, www.nschamber.org Friday, December 14 St. Catherine’s Catholic Mission ChristZero Season Concert/Fundraiser at 9am Mill City Planning Commission mas Eve Mass will be held Dec 24, 7pm.

Mari-Linn School January 18, 7-9pm meets at city hall New Year’s Eve Mass will be held on Deat 641 5th St, Lyons. Adults $5, students 6-9pm Parent’s Time Out - Kids Movie cember 31, 5pm. Located at First and Ivy K-8 $3, pre-K are free. Popcorn and soda Night at Canyon Bible Fellowship 446 in Mill City. Info: 503-385-5241. available for purchase. All proceeds benefit Cedar St, Lyons. Movie, games and bible Mill City Eagles New Years Eve Party Mari-Linn Outdoor School. Info: Berta story. Free. Info: 503-859-2627.

December 31, 8pm “Live Music” from Ray Bodi 503-507-8259.

Saturday, December 15 Hanna, Jerry Wescott and friends. Come Santiam Valley Grange Flea Market 8-11 am Breakfast With Santa hosted by dance to live, local music and bring a “finJanuary 19 at 1140 E 5th St Lyons. Free the Canyon Senior Center. Come meet ger food” to snack on. Prize raffle during admission free parking. Lunch available.

Santa at the Santiam Auditorium Comthe festivities. Let’s ring in 2013 together!

For more info call 503-859-2708 or 503mons! Ages 0-5 free, 6-12 $3; 13 and up Professional Wrestling Event & Fun859-3445 $4. Gifts for the children too! draiser at Mari-Linn School in Lyons 11am-1pm Joseph’s Storehouse of Hope with West Coast Wrestling December Food Bank Distribution at Mari-Linn Gates Post Office Gingerbread School in Lyons. Info: jsoh.food.bank@ Village Contest Dec. 10-15. gmail.com or via facebook: Joseph’s StoreAnyone can enter and add to the village which will be on display in house of Hope. 503-859-2849.

Active Listings 12-8pm Spaghetti Feed & Silent Auction Neighborhood Report the lobby until Christmas.

Sold & Pending Price Changes Benefit for Ryan Bishop at Aumsville Fire *E-Mail Address Required Wed, December 12 Station 12pm Lyons Garden Club An1pm Gates Post Office Annual ChristSuzette Boudreaux nual Christmas Party Potluck at mas Coloring Contest Judging Info: Call 503-949-4643 for details Lyons Fire Department conference Sandra Rupert 503-897-2966. www.OpenGateRealty.com room. . Info: Jean Evett 503-8596pm First annual Community Christmas 2563 or Diane Stockmar 503Tree Lighting at Mill City City Hall. The 394-2197. event will include a visit from Santa, singCanyon Weekly.indd 1 6/20/2012 11:35:58 AM 6:30pm Mill City Lions Club ing with the Community Choir and more!

Mon-Thurs 5:30a-4p meets at Mt. Edge Cafe, 320 Info: 503-897-2302.

Chili dog and 16 oz Fri 5:30a-5p NW Santiam Blvd, Mill City. latte 5.95 Sat-Sun 6:30a-5p Gates Neighborhood Watch Outdoor Info: Sandy Lyness 503-551Lighting Contest Judging by volunteers.

Hwy 22 & Gates Hill Rd 503.897.6031 2645. No meetings in July or Includes the City of Gates and the sur-

Events This Week

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rounding rural areas. Info: Sandra Rupert 503-897-2966.

10am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates Church, all levels! 897-2102 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals.

Monday, December 17 Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian Church.

5:30pm Idanha/Detroit Fire Board meets Ruth:503 897-2204 3:30-5pm Good News Club at Mill City at Detroit meeting room Baptist Church. Kids K-4 grade. Bible 7pm Idanha City Council at city hall Mondays stories, singing, games, snack. Free. 815 7pm Lyons-Mehama Neighborhood 4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12th Santiam Blvd. change ad Watch meets at Mehama Community grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos Ball.

5:30-8pm Youth Movie Night Ages 10-18 FREE. Mill City Baptist Church.

Church 11336 Morris (Blair). Info: 503Mill City Christian Church. Kids MUST be 6-7pm Santiam Canyon AA support group picked up by 8:30. Free. Not held on weeks 859-3152. meets at Mill City Christian Church, 233 7pm Stayton High School Band and with Friday school.

SW Third Ave. Info: Chaplain John Olivera 4-5pm Weight Watchers at Work meets Choir Christmas Concert SHS Audi503-910-8164. at the SHS library. New members, transfers torium, Stayton. Performances by the 6:30-8pm Zumba in the Canyon SHS welcome! Info: Roseanna Juhola 503-897Symphonic Band, the Jazz Band and the commons 265 SW Evergreen St. Mill City 2368 Chanticlairs, Choristers and Concert Choir. 503-949-7621 6pm Bible Study at Living Water Church 7-8:30pm Santiam Community Chorus Admission is a canned food item for the of God, Sorbin St. Gates. rehearses every Monday evening at Mill Stayton Food Bank 6:30-8pm Zumba in the Canyon Santiam City Christian Church in Mill City. All are High School commons 503-949-7621 Tuesday, December 18 welcome, sopranos needed. Info: Jo Ann Fridays Hebing 503-859-3426 10:30am-12pm Family Building Blocks Free Knife Sharpening Friday at Gene’s Tuesdays - Lyons Playgroup at the Lyons Fire Dept.

Meat Market in Mehama (limit 5 please). At 10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Bible (3rd Tuesday of every month.) Open to the flashing yellow lightHwy 22.

Fellowship, Lyons 910-4918 6am-6pm Friday Day Camp at Mill City ages 0-5. FREE. Info: Hanna at Family 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals Christian Church Come all day or part; Building Blocks at 503-507-5582.

Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian. Meals learning-based; snacks, tutoring & home6pm Lyons City Council meets at Lyons on Wheels. Ruth:503-897-2204. $3.50 work help, games, friends and God. RegisCity Hall, 449 5th Street, Lyons donation recommended. tration forms at the church or call 503-8977:30pm Santiam Al-Anon, Mt. View 2714. 503-897-2716 251 SW 3rd St, Mill Thursday, December 20 Church, Aumsville City. www.millcitychristianchurch.org.

5:30pm Christmas dinner for youth ages Wednesdays 6am-6pm All Day KidsZone Fun, 10-18 with special musical presentation by 10am-3pm Judy’s Art Class at Mill City crafts,games Breakfast, Lunch and snacks.

Eagles Hall. Oil painting, all levels wellocal bluegrass artists. Door prizes. FREE. Mill City Baptist Church. 815 NW Santiam Mill City Christian Church, 251 SW. 3rd St. come. Weekly on Wednesdays. Drop in, Info: 503-536-5414 Brenda open to all. 503-859-2213 503-897-2716.

4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12 grades. 1pm Canyon Senior Center Open Pi844 South First St, Mill City Ongoing Weekly Events Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos Ball. FREE. nochle 503897-4176 6am-8am and 3pm-6pm Mill City Baptist Mill City Baptist Church.

7:30-8:30pm Idanha AA at City Hall.

7pm AA Meeting Santiam Chapel, Lyons.

Church before and after school Kids Zone. Transportation to and from school provided. 818 Santiam Blvd. 503 536-5414 6am-6pm Builders: Mill City Christian Church Before & After School Program Ages K-12yrs. 503-897-2716, 251 SW 3rd St. www.millcitychristianchurch.org.

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Linn County Sheriff’s Office Police Log: Dec 2 to Dec 8

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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

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

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Christian Church www.millcitychristianchurch.org

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Reality Check with G. R. Vince Johnson

Opinion

The Mayflower and Toothpicks?

What does the Mayflower have in common with toothpicks? a) Same thing as the covered wagons and railroads used to settle and develop the West. b) Same thing as cement dams and the foundation supporting the Statue of Liberty. c) Same thing as violins and telephone poles. d) All of the above.

The correct answer is: All of the above. Each is intimately connected with an industry developed by people who got tired of living in caves.

That industry is the production of lumber some of which was used to construct the home you live in. Obviously, dams and the foundation supporting the Statue of Liberty are not made of wood. But any structure made of poured cement requires forms made from a variety of wood products.

Without lumber there would have been no hardwood components required to make the Mayflower which arrived in 1620 with 102 souls that survived the trip. Nor the hundreds of wooden ships that brought many thousands of freedom seekers to the shores of America during the 1600’s and 1700’s.

Each of the wagons hauled across the Oregon Trail had frames, axels and wheels made from wood. Railroads could not exist without rail ties. Think about the poles used for sending telegraphs, telephone calls and electricity all over America.

Even the first airplanes had wooden compo-

nents for such things as the propellers, wing spars and framework for the fuselage and tail.

How about music? All the string instruments like pianos, harps, violins, cellos, ukuleles, guitars, have wood components. Ebony and other hardwoods are used to make woodwinds like flutes, clarinets, oboes and bassoons. Obviously, if it were not for hardwood components, music as we know it would not exist today.

Much of Santiam Canyon’s early history is devoted to the production of lumber used in the construction of homes and buildings. More recent history deals with a unique little mill known as Hardwood Components. This small family operated mill specializes in hardwood that is popular for its natural beauty. The varieties of hardwoods they cure, cut, and stock include oak, maple, burls, wild cherry and many others.

If you enjoy beautiful wood, take a look at their “Natural Edge” hardwood planks. They make great mantle pieces, table tops, bar tops or wall décor. To check them out Google “Hardwood Components” or stop by heir mill located on Highway 22 just east of Mehama.

The mill has been in operation for over 40 years.

They welcome hobbyists, browsers and professionals from all segments of the woodworking arts. You can’t miss it. They have a famous sign with a huge circular saw blade cutting through a “log.”

The “log” is only an imitation. The real stuff is inside. Stop by when you get a chance. You will be glad you did. And one final note: If you love your home, hug a logger.

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Local pirate writes award winning book

Local school counselor Mark Summers (AKA Cap’n Slappy) is already known worldwide as the co-founder of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, and now he’s coauthor of an award winning children’s book, Pirate Santa, starring Ninja Boy and Pirate Gal, a couple kids who might not exactly make Santa’s nice list.

Pirate Santa is an inspirational tale - “taking the holiday celebrations into your own hands, or hook as the case may be,” says Summers, “and its the only children’s book we know of published by a tattoo shop.” Co-author Clay Clement owns Studio City Tattoo in Los An-

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geles and the intricate and colorful artwork by Jun Alverado reflects the tattoo theme.

Does the story have a moral theme? Summers quotes Dr. Suess, “I don’t write moral in stories, children are too smart for that.” He adds, “We just wanted to tell a good tale about Santa and his cousin Cap’n Slappy, but we did throw in a bit about being kind, because we just couldn’t resist.”

Summers’ book has quickly been racking up the accolades, winning awards

75 centsg Subscribe Today! titled: Mom’s Choice, Mr. Dad, International Book Finalist, Indie Excellence Finalist and Moonbeam Children’s Book Award.

The book’s inspiration came from a whim.

“Clay emailed me saying, ‘I just bought the domain name piratesanta.com, we should do something with that,” explained Summers. www.piratesanta.com. (editor’s note: and it’s one of my children’s favorite in our collection.)

Gates first Christmas Tree Lighting brings out holiday revelers

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