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The Canyon Weekly December 5, 2012

Volume 3, Issue 49

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Detroit seeks master parks plan, with help from Gates Fire grant writing class Grant writing class organized by GFDESS helps several local non-profits, including a potential $5,000 grant for Detroit’s Master Parks plan By Michelle Gates

Detroit Mayor Shari Flanders (speaking) and Detroit City Administrator Christine Pavoni (right) attended the four class series on grant writing held during October and November.

Some time ago, Gates Fire Chief Gary Swanson started talking with statewide non-profit grant providers. They noticed that they weren’t getting grant applications from the Santiam Canyon area at the same

rates as from other areas. They figured that it wasn’t for lack of need - but perhaps local organizations needed some help to learn how to write for donated funds. It turns out that they were right. Over the last two (cont’d on page 3)

Detroit Ranger District starts clean-up plan at Opal Creek Recreation Area mine sites

By Michelle Gates

The Detroit Ranger District is seeking comments on how to clean up hazardous elements at Ruth and Morning Star mining sites in the Opal Creek Recreation Area, said district officials in a press release. The hazardous elements found there include lead, arsenic, iron, and maganese. The mine sites are located about 2 miles east of Jaw Bone Flats, a historic mining camp. The mines were active until the late 1980’s, producing lead and zinc ore. Both mines have the potential to contaminate nearby watersheds like Battle Axe Creek and “could pose a potential health threat to aquatic ecosystems in the area,” said Grady McMahan, District Ranger for

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the Detroit Ranger District. At Ruth Mine, numerous elements exceeded either State or Federal restrictions, according to a preliminary assessment done in October of 2004. Most notably were arsenic (598 mg/kg), lead (6490 mg/kg), chromium (4339 mg/kg), iron (211,968 mg/kg), manganese (22,797 mg/kg). At the Morning Star Mine (a.k.a Blue Jay Mine), the most notable elements of concern are antimony (616 mg/kg) and lead (4160 mg/kg), according to a preliminary assessment done in July of 2005. The District wants to clean up these sites, and is asking for public input on just how the they think it should (cont’d on page 2)

As part of the project, Detroit Ranger District crew would clean up hazardous levels of of antimony and lead at Morning Star Mine (a.k.a. Blue Jay Mine) near Opal Creek. The project also addresses the nearby Ruth Mine.

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A new art show featuring the work of Gates artist Paul Toews is hanging on the gallery wall at Rosie’s Mountain Coffee House this month. Toews art is influenced greatly by nature and his profound respect of the lessons learned through observation of the world outside. His pieces include watercolor, acrylics, and pen and ink on wood. Toews spent 40 years working in the woods as a hook tender and a side-rod, running several logging operations, all while maintaining his lifelong artistic callings. He has been teaching and selling art exclusively for the past 15 year now, with his main gallery at Art Gone Wild in Stayton.

Cupboards bare at local food bank

The shelves at the Mill City/Gates Community Assistance Center, also known at The Food Bank, were eerily empty this last week. “Usually we have a lot more, I have been part of this organization for 20 years now, and have never seen these shelves this bare,” said Mike Stair, pastor of Gates community Church of Christ. Mike and his son Caleb, a frequent volunteer, were there to take stock in the stores, and lack thereof. “We are part of

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Recommended activities include moving and covering contaminated piles of waste rock, placing boulders for bank and channel stabilization, and monitoring water quality. “This clean-up project will allow us to reduce the threat of hazardous substances being released into Battle Axe Creek, Ruth Creek, and Blue Jay Creek,” said District Ranger Grady McMahan. The District’s evaluation and cost analysis 2

Toews home studio east of Gates is open by appointment for Sunday afternoon viewing of his more extensive collection. “Art is one way to feel like I’ve not just taken, but contributed,” said Toews. His current display can be seen at Rosie’s Mountain Coffee House at 647 NE Santiam Boulevard Mill City (on Hwy 22).

of the clean up options are online at http:// www.fs.usda.gov/goto/willamette/ruthmorningstar-mines and copies of the documents are available at the Detroit Ranger District 44125 Santiam Hwy, Detroit. A 1980 environmental act requires that proposed clean-up activities be designed to minimize risks to human health and the environment from contamination associated with hazardous substances found at the site. The clean up project is part of an ongo-

the Marion Polk Food Share program, yet their funding has decreased this year,” said Pastor Stair. The Food Bank is ran entirely by volunteers and donations. They gift boxes of foods, at no cost, to low income families in the North Santiam Canyon on Tuesdays 8-10 am and Thursdays 6-8 pm. Of note lacking from the shelves were tuna, canned chili or other prepared entree types of food. Tomato products and fruits were non-existent. “We pretty much need everything,” said Pastor Stair, who reported fresh fruits and vegetables were welcome as well. Recently the local girl scouts gathered 50 pounds of food to share, and throughout this week there are many opportunities to donate. As you glean through the pages here, perhaps you might find your inspiration. For more information call the Mill City/Gates Ministerial Association (503)897-2291 ing program in the Forest Service to address impacts associated with abandoned and inactive mine sites on National Forest lands. The Forest Service will accept written comments regarding the proposal up to 45 days after this notice. Comments can be mailed to Lyn Medley at HC 73 Box 320, Mill City, OR 97360, or emailed to lmedley@fs.fed. us. For more information: Grady McMahan, District Ranger for the Detroit Ranger District 503-854-4200, gmcmahan@fs.fed.us.

Hands on grant class gives “better vision” to city leaders They heard about the class from an email sent out by the North Santiam Chamber of Commerce - and they needed $5,000 to potentially partner with Oregon State University and map out the future of city parks in Detroit. Presently, the city doesn’t have any parks, but they want to turn the now empty elementary school grounds into one, said Mayor Flanders. But “before we can have designated parks, the city has to have master plan to detail out what we want to do.” Thanks to the grant writing class, Flanders and Pavoni have completed their application for the funds. They’ll submit the grant application to Oregon State Parks and Recreation division in January, when the funding process for the state opens. Mayor Flanders said that the grant project was much easier for them, thanks to the teaching style of Meredith Howell, the class facilitator from Rural Development Initiatives. Lunchtime speakers like Louis King, the Program Coordinator “The class was just wonfrom the Spirit Mountain Community Fund, provided real derful,” said Mayor Flanworld guidance to the developing grant writers.

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trict Emergency Support Services has been hosting a professionally led grant writing series for non-profits, with help from the Doris J. Wipper Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation, The Ford Family Foundation and the non-profit Rural Development Initiatives. Eleven representatives from local groups attended the classes in October and November at Gates Fire Hall. Two of those came from the City of Detroit: Mayor Shari Flanders and City Administrator Christine Pavoni, who brought with them an idea to develop a master parks plan for the city.

ders. “The way Meredith applied the topics to what were working on gave me a better vision of where we had to go.” The hands on class encouraged participants to bring a real grant project with them. It was designed for the beginning grant writer and led students through the steps of budgeting, how to make an application attractive to funders, what ideas are more fundable, what exactly is the grant writer’s job vs. the Board of Director’s jobs and other topics on successful grant writing. Class facilitators also brought in a few experts in the field, including representatives from local funding organizations, like Louis King, the Program Coordinator from the Spirit Mountain Community Fund, who gave the group some hints on how to get funding from their group, as well as talked one-on-one with the students. Both said that grant writing is a process. “You have to think of the first grant as a process and oh, you might get funded,” said facilitator Meredith Howell. “The first try is always really hard.” Detroit Mayor Shari Flanders anticipates that it will take several years to complete a city park, partly due to some asbestos clean up at the former school.

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Heavy rain on occasion and some snow melt caused high water all of last week. Detroit Lake is two feet above the low Winter level, and it drop back down as soon as rainfall slows down. Then, river levels will drop. Until then, we will have high water with good boating and fishing on lower river sections and risky trips on the Packsaddle run. Last Sunday, river volume was 6,770 cfs flow at Packsaddle and the water was 46 degrees. Most of the normal fishing drifts are flooded out, but there are good drifts below the gravel bars. Mehama river volume was 10,600 and it was 6.4 feet deep. Little North Fork volume was 2,440 cfs, and many steelhead took a break from the floodwaters by going up the little river for a break. Several have been caught miles upstream from the main river. As the main river drops, many of those fish will go back downstream. However, some will stay up there until spawning time. It’s a rare treat to be able to fish the very beautiful Little North Fork for steelhead. River flow forecast is for 6,800 cfs at Packsaddle for the next week and a half. Weather could change that. A good guess is that boat trips should start below Mill City for at least two weeks until the weather stabilizes at a lower level. The good news is that excellent

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Reminder: Burn season ends December 15

Burn season ends on December 15, said officials from Mill City Fire Department. “Make sure to get all your backyard burning done by this date. If you can’t get it all burned, cover your pile and it will be ready to burn next spring. The Department of Environmental Quality states that all burning if prohibited from Dec 15th – March 1st. If you are caught burning out of season, you

can face a citation from DEQ. Please don’t burn after Dec 15th.” Even during burn season, officials remind residents to check with their local burn info line or fire department for days and hours before burning. (Mill City: 503-769-3400).

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What is your sagest advice for staying healthy during the winter/holiday season? Best advice is avoid alcohol. Also avoid too much sugary foods and enjoy a walk in the fine wintertime air. Scott A Foster, Mill City (former resident) Exercise (play) and fresh air. Cross country skiing is my first line of defense! Denise Sanders, Mehama Wash your hands and encourage everyone else to wash theirs too! Sheila Hoover, Mill City My recent one is add a healthy dose of spices to the cooking, I’m using lots of cumin, turmeric and cinnamon. Karen Widmer, Gates Stay hydrated! Colleen Gulstrom, Lyons Put Listerine type mouthwash in small spray bottle, use 1 spray to back of throat 3 or 4 times a day. Also wash your hands often. Eat your veggies. Listen to your body, rest when it says you’re tired. Elaine Wheaton, Mill City Eat well, love greatly, and cherish the ones you’re with. Melinda Flatman, Mill City

Local churches organize Giving Tree, food boxes: applications due Dec. 7 By Terri Crall Giving Trees are up in Mill City! Once again the Canyon community is helping those in need during the Christmas Season. Ingredients for a traditional Christmas turkey dinner and gifts for all children 6th grade and younger will be given to low income Canyon families. The churches of Mill City and Gates are providing the food boxes, U.S. Bank, Mill City Pharmacy, and Mill City City Hall are donating space for the Giving Trees this year, and many generous community members provide volunteer time and gifts. For those wishing to buy gifts for children, tags are available on Giving Trees at Mill City Pharmacy, and U.S. Bank, and Mill City City Hall. Some are for one child, some are for two or three children in one family. Take one or more tags off the tree, fill out the bottom half and leave it in the box under the tree, and keep the top of the tag. Buy clothing and a toy for each child,

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bag each child’s unwrapped gifts separately, and bring them to the Santiam School District Office by Friday, December 14. Food boxes and gifts will be handed out on Friday, December 21 from 9am1pm and from 2-6pm. Food pick-up will be at the Mill City Presbyterian Church and gifts will be across the street at Mill City Christian Church. You must come and pick up your gifts on this day or call ahead of time to make other arrangements. If you send someone else to pick up your food and gifts, you must send a note giving permission for them to pick up your boxes. Money for gifts or food are accepted at one of the participating churches, at U.S. Bank, or at the Santiam School District Office. Applications for low income families are available at Mill City City Hall, the Santiam School District Office, the Mill City/Gates Community Assistance Center, and Mill City Pharmacy. They must be turned in by Friday, Dec 7 at the Santiam School District Office. Call the Mill City/Gates Ministerial Association (503-897-2291) with any questions.

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ners of the raffle will have the opportunity to make a free throw, or even go for the half court shot. Local businesses have provided prizes for the lucky winners including a big basket full of goodies from Mill City Pharmacy. The Wolverines have gotten off to a good start this year and we are looking forward to a successful season. Last week the Varsity Girls team skated past Gervais with a win of 44-33, while the Varsity Boys team led the crowd on an exciting touch and go winning 46-45.

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As you already may know Santiam Jr/ Sr High hired a new FFA advisor, Kirk Hutchinson, who used to work at Perrydale High School. During his years working at Perrydale, he and his FFA chapter created Food For All, a service learning project sponsored by FFA to teach students a variety of skills while putting food on the table for needy families. Last year this program raised over 200,000 pounds of food that helped many struggling families in need during the holiday season. This program has grown over the years and includes Perrydale, Willamina, YamhillCarlton, Amity, Centeral, Sheridan, Dayton and now Santiam FFA Chapters. What sets this food drive apart from oth-

ers is that we go and collect food directly from farms all around Oregon, and then haul it all back to the schools and we package the food ourselves. On Monday, December 10, some of the Santiam FFA kids will be going to the different farms that have agreed to donate some of their produce. We will store all the food we have collected in the shop at the high school and are planning to start packaging all the food into bags that have also been generously donated. Each family will receive 40 lbs of food including: 10 lbs of Potatoes; 10 lbs of mixed veggies including beets, rutabaga, parsnip, and turnups, 5 lbs of onions, 2 lbs celery, 2 lbs of carrots, 1 squash, 1 head of cabbage, 2 lbs of pears, 3 lbs of apples, 3 lbs of oranges, 1/2 lb of dried fruit and 1/2 lb of nuts.

Just in the Santiam canyon area there are 100 families in need that we will give each 40 lbs of food too. We are also giving some of the food to the Food Bank in Mill City and any extra food we have left over will be given to the Oregon Bank. Applications for low income families are available at Mill City City Hall, the Santiam School District Office, the Mill City/ Gates Community Assistance Center, and Mill City Pharmacy. They must be turned in by Friday, Dec 7 at the Santiam School District Office. Call the Mill City/Gates Ministerial Association (503-897-2291) with any questions. Editors note: The sincerity and tenacity of the Santiam FFA students never ceases to amaze and delight us. We are heartened to know these kids are our future leaders.

Save your box tops this holiday season and help local kids Congratulations to Mrs. Kent’s 2nd grade class at Santiam Elementary School for winning the first “Box Tops for Education” contest of the school year. Mrs. Kent’s class collected 740 boxtops, and the school collected a total of 2,320 box tops, which earns them $232 to spend on something for their school! And... the winning class gets an ice cream

party to celebrate their success! Each redeemed box top is worth 10 cents that goes directly back into Santiam Elementary. In the past, their efforts have paid for special presenters at assemblies, special events and playground equipment. The next contest starts after Thanksgiving, so please save those box tops and labels. If

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address the decision criteria. Failure to raise an issue precludes appeal and failure to specify to which criterion the comment is directed precludes appeal based on that criterion. City Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities. 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). Budget Committee Member Needed There currently exists an opening for a member on the budget committee to work with the Santiam Canyon School Board. The current board would like you to consider representing Santiam Canyon families on this important committee. To apply for this opening download an application from the district website www.santiam.k12.or.us, or please submit a brief statement about your desire to represent your community to: Dr. Brian D. Gander, Interim Superintendent Santiam Canyon School District #129J PO Box 197 Mill City, OR 97360. Applications and letters may also be brought to the school at: Santiam Canyon School District #129J 150 SW Evergreen St. Mill City. The following qualifications are required for eligibility as described in Santiam Canyon School District #129J policy BBBA (ORS 137.230-137.285, ORS 332.016-332.018, ORS 332.124-332.126). The individual must be: An elector of the district (qualified to vote under Section 2, Article II of the Oregon Constitution), 18 years of age or older, registered to vote in at least the past 20 days, must be a resident of within the Santiam County School District #129J for the past year beginning November 27, 2011, may not be an employee of Santiam Canyon School District #129J. Come and join a great tradition of public service by supporting the families of the Santiam Canyon School District #129J with your skills. Application Deadline is: December 31, 2012 at 7pm.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Mill City Planning Commission will hold the following public hearing at its regular meeting on December 14, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. They will consider the following proposal: (1)File No. 2012.09.08 Replat of Phase 3 Village at Santiam Pointe Subdivision The property owner Jack Yarbrough proposes to replat Phase 2 of the Village at Santiam Pointe subdivision. This proposal applies to the area north of Santiam Pointe Loop NE and does not affect any of the riverfront lots in the subdivision. The proposal will abandon the previously approved Phase 2 plat north of Santiam Pointe Loop NE and revert back to the original Village at Santiam Pointe subdivision as recorded in the Plat Records of Marion County on May 16, 2003 in the Book of Town Plats, Volume 42, Page 91, Marion County, Oregon. The applicants propose to reduce the number of lots from 14 to 4 lots. Lot sizes will range from 0.80 acre to 1.22 acres. The property is located on the north side of Santiam Pointe Loop NE. Marion County Assessor’s Map 9 3E 29CC. The hearing will be held on Friday, December 14, 2012 during the regularly scheduled planning commission meeting beginning at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall, 444 First Avenue, Mill City, Oregon. Private lessons available now The application, decision criteria and staff report will be available at City Hall Sign Up @www.kayakthesantiam.com seven days prior to the hearing. Any per503-569-1229 son wishing to provide testimony must

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“Lucky” Vangeline Meyer “Lucky” Vangeline Meyer, 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Mrs. Meyer and husband “Rusty” Paul Meyer were long time Mill City residents. During that time she ran P & L Bookkeeping Service from her home. Many local residents will best remember her as a good and faithful friend and loving Grandmother. The grandchildren were her shining stars. She is preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Verna Clemens; her husband Rusty Paul

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Coming Soon Canyon Gleaners Annual Christmas Tree Sale. No Tree is more than $10. This fundraiser is to help us feed our members (senior, disabled,and low-income families).

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Joseph’s Storehouse of Hope Call 503-949-4643 for details Upcoming Events: Food Bank www.OpenGateRealty.com Distribution - Dec. 15, 11am-1pm. Christmas Dinner and play Dec 22, 5pm-7pm, includes Canyon Weekly.indd 1 6/20/2012 11:35:58 AM Community Christmas Dinner for JSOH Guests; turkey with Mon-Thurs 5:30a-4p Chili dog and 16 oz Fri 5:30a-5p all the trimmings and a short latte 5.95 Sat-Sun 6:30a-5p Christmas play. Free, RSVP reHwy 22 & Gates Hill Rd 503.897.6031 quired at participating churches. Info: jsoh.food.bank@ gmail.com or via facebook: Joseph’s Storehouse of Hope. 503-859-2849.

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First annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting at Mill City City Hall. December 15, 6pm. The event will include a visit from Santa, singing with the Community Choir and more! Info: 503-897-2302. Mill City Eagles New Years Eve Party December 31, 8pm “Live Music” from Ray Hanna, Jerry Wescott and friends. Come dance to live, local music and bring a “finger food” to snack on. Prize raffle during the festivities. Let’s ring in 2013 together!

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Small Steps, Big Results Free business class with GROW North Santiam, monthly on the first Monday 8am at Trexler Farm Cafe in Mehama. (Jan 7 & Feb 4)Open to everyone. RSVP to Allison McKenzie at 503-871-5188 (or you can also just show up). 20146 Ferry Rd SE, Mehama.

North Santiam Chamber of Commerce Greeters Business Networking January 8, 8:30am-10am at Living Water Church of God in Gates. Guests welcome. 503-8975000, www.nschamber.org

Events This Week Gates Neighborhood Watch Poinsettias Sale and Fundraiser starts Dec 1-8, 9am-12:30pm at Gates Post Office. Gates Neighborhood Watch Outdoor Lighting Contest Now until Dec 15, entries judged by a team of volunteers. Includes the City of Gates and the surrounding rural areas. Gates Post Office Gingerbread Village Contest Dec. 10-15. Anyone can enter and add to the village which will be on display in the lobby until Christmas. Gates Post Office Annual Christmas Coloring Contest Dec. 10-15. Judged on Dec 15 at 1pm. Info: Sandra Rupert 503-897-2966.

Wednesday, December 5 7pm Fourth of July Committee meets at Mill City City Hall. 7pm Post 159 of the American Legion (Mill City/Gates) meets the first Wednesday of every month at the Senior Center, 844 SW 1st St in Mill City. All eligible veterans are welcome to sit in and/or join us.

Thursday, December 6

North Santiam Historical Society meets. Info: Frances Thomas at 503-897-2816. 6:30-7:30pm Santiam Canyon School District (Mill City, Gates) meets at the district office.

Friday, December 7 9-11am Wolverette’s Kids Dance Camp at SHS $20 per child, includes snacks. Performance on Dec 11, 7pm at SHS gym. 3:30pm Slam Dunk Hunger Night at Santiam! JV basket ball games start at 3:30pm, Varsity games start at 6 pm. Raffle to try a free throw and half court shot and win prizes. Admission to game night 3 cans of food or regular price. All food and proceeds go to stock the shelves at the community food bank. 6-7:30pm Eagles Bake Sale to Benefit the Mill City Food Bank Buy a dessert and support your community! The more the merrier… bring something to add to the assortment.

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503-897-2614 Have you tried our Calzone? Stop in today! Saturday, December 8 9-11am Wolverette’s Kids Dance Camp at Santiam High School $20 per child, includes snacks. Performance on Dec 11, 7pm at SHS gym at the Santiam Canyon Holiday Show. 6 pm Gates Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony by the gazebo, with Santa and the Santiam Community Chorus. Cookies and hot cider, too! 7:30pm Santiam Drama Class presents Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol at Santiam Auditorium in Mill City. Admission $5. Appropriate for all ages,

Monday, December 10 7-9pm Lyons RFPD Board meets at the Lyons Fire Hall 7pm Mill City RFPD meets at the fire hall. Info: 503-897-2390

Tuesday, December 11 9am Mill City Municipal Court city hall 6:30pm Mill City City Council city hall 6:30pm Mari-Linn School PTA meets at the school library. 6:30pm Detroit City Council meets at Detroit meeting room 6:30pm Santiam Canyon School District Holiday Program Extravaganza! Singing presentations from all classes grades K-6; Grades 7-12 choir and guitar ensemble; Special performances by Childrens Wolverette Dance class and the cast of Sleeping Beauty. Featuring an old time community sing along and Santa too! Admission is free and all are welcome. A box to donate

foods for the food bank will be available too. See you there! Santiam High Gym in Mill City, 6:30 pm.

Wednesday, December 12 12pm Lyons Garden Club Annual Christmas Party Potluck at Lyons Fire Department conference room. . Info: Jean Evett 503-859-2563 or Diane Stockmar 503-394-2197. 6:30pm Mill City Lions Club meets at Mt. Edge Cafe, 320 NW Santiam Blvd, Mill City. Info: Sandy Lyness 503-551-2645. No meetings in July or August. 7-8pm Lyons-Mehama Water District Board meets at Mehama Fire Hall

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10am-3pm Judy’s Art Class at Mill City Eagles Hall. Oil painting, all levels welcome. Weekly on Wednesdays. Drop in, open to all. 503-859-2213 4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12 grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos Ball. FREE. Mill City Baptist Church. 7pm AA Meeting Santiam Chapel, Lyons.

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10am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates Church, all levels! 897-2102 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals. Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian Church. Ruth:503 897-2204 3:30-5pm Good News Club at Mill City Baptist Church. Kids K-4 grade. Bible stories, singing, games, snack. Free. 815 Santiam Blvd. change ad 5:30-8pm Youth Movie Night Ages 10-18 Ongoing Weekly Events Mill City Christian Church. Kids MUST be picked up by 8:30. Free. Not held on weeks 6am-8am and 3pm-6pm Mill City Baptist with Friday school. Church before and after school Kids 4-5pm Weight Watchers at Work meets Zone. Transportation to and from school at the SHS library. New members, transfers provided. 818 Santiam Blvd. 503 536-5414 welcome! Info: Roseanna Juhola 503-8976am-6pm Builders: Mill City Christian 2368 Church Before & After School Program 6pm Bible Study at Living Water Church Ages K-12yrs. 503-897-2716, 251 SW 3rd of God, Sorbin St. Gates. St. www.millcitychristianchurch.org. 6:30-8pm Zumba in the Canyon Santiam High School commons 503-949-7621 Mondays Fridays 4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12th Free Knife Sharpening Friday at Gene’s grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos Ball. Meat Market in Mehama (limit 5 please). At FREE. Mill City Baptist Church. 6-7pm Santiam Canyon AA support group the flashing yellow lightHwy 22. 6am-6pm Friday Day Camp at Mill City meets at Mill City Christian Church, 233 SW Third Ave. Info: Chaplain John Olivera Christian Church Come all day or part; learning-based; snacks, tutoring & home503-910-8164. work help, games, friends and God. Regis6:30-8pm Zumba in the Canyon SHS tration forms at the church or call 503-897commons 265 SW Evergreen St. Mill City 2714. 503-897-2716 251 SW 3rd St, Mill 503-949-7621 City. www.millcitychristianchurch.org. 7-8:30pm Santiam Community Chorus rehearses every Monday evening at

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New TV Virus in the Canyon There is a new kind of virus in my TV set. I’d bet 10 to 1 that every TV set in Santiam Canyon has the same virus. It keeps repeating the same thing over and over again. “Ask your doctor!” “Ask your doctor!” Sometimes it gets a little snobby and it says: “Ask your healthcare professional!” Marketing people and the FDA refer to this virus as DTC or Direct-To-Consumer advertising. My research indicates that this virus was legalized in New Zealand in 1981 and the United States in 1997. This is unbelievable! It is illegal everywhere else in the whole wide world but currently allowed in Canada and Mexico but only if broadcast from the U.S. When I was a kid it was against the law to advertise prescription drugs. I remember radio ads about over-the-counter medications. Back in the 1960’s there was a “patent medicine” known as “Hadacol.” When someone asked why they called it “Hadacol” the answer was easy: “Well, they had a call it something so they called it Hadacol!” It was claimed that Hadacol cured everything from arthritis to obesity. In addition to being a vitamin supplement, it also had 12% alcohol. This may explain why it sold so well in the “dry” counties located in the South. The marketing methods used for this item were very basic. The company hired people to go out and ask every drug store in the state if they had

any “Hadacol.” When the druggist said he had never heard of it, they would pout and walk out. A week or so later a cheerful salesman would stop by and take orders from every pharmacy in town. The “Hadacol” legend became a really big deal in the days of radio advertising. TV has changed everything! Today, if you have trouble sleeping, heartburn, allergies, arthritis, depression, asthmatic symptoms, runny nose, itchy toes, too much cholesterol, too little energy, dry skin, burning eyes, irregularity, breathing problems, and on and on, the solution is simple: Just turn on the TV and wait a minute or two. It will tell you what to do. An article published November 3, 2012 by The International Business Times has this headline: Doctors Now Hitting Patients with Extra Fees if They Ask Too Many Questions. Wow! To read the entire article just Google: “Doctors now hitting patients” And now things are getting worse! There is another virus showing up in my TV. It is telling me that I might get a bunch of money if I was harmed by all different kinds of bad drugs, asbestos or certain defective medical devices. In addition to hearing the TV telling us to “Ask a doctor” it is now telling people to “Call an attorney.” Well that makes some sort of sense. Doctors have all kinds of answers and Lawyers have all kinds of questions. I’d go on and on with this, but you get the point.

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Career opportunity grants available for artists Two deadlines, December 17, 2012 and April 15, 2013, remain for applications from Oregon artists for the Oregon Arts Commission’s Career Opportunity Grants. Career Opportunity Grants enable artists working in all disciplines to take advantage of unique opportunities to advance their careers. The grants, ranging up to $1,500, can fund artists’ participation in opportunities such as national and international exhibits, travel to trade fairs and film festivals, and attendance at conferences or workshops to expand artists’ professional knowledge base. In combination with that program, the Arts Commission manages The Ford Family Foundation’s Opportunity Grants re-

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ODFW to stock ponds with huge trout

Trout fishermen yearning to catch a big fish will have the opportunity to do so during the months of December and early January as the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife kicks off its annual brood trout stocking program. That’s when rainbow trout weighing from 7-12 pounds will be released at several locations around the Willamette Valley. The large fish are produced as part of ODFW’s brood trout program at Roaring River hatchery near Scio, one of the agency’s primary trout rearing facilities. Brood trout are 3- and 4-year-old trout used to produce the eggs necessary to sustain the hatchery program. Although trout can continue to produce eggs for many years, at age four they reach what hatchery managers consider the point of diminishing returns, according to Luke Allen, manager of Roaring River hatchery. So these are removed from the hatchery system and taken to local fishing holes to make room for the next generation of brood stock. “These are big, beautiful fish,” said Alex

Farrand, fish biologist at ODFW’s South Willamette Watershed District. “For many trout fishermen, the opportunity to catch one of these lunkers is the highlight of the year.” This year brood trout are being released at 10 locations across the Willamette Valley – Canby Pond in Canby, Henry Hagg Lake near Forest Grove, Huddleston Pond in Willamina, Junction City Pond near Eugene, Mt. Hood Pond in Gresham, Sheridan Pond in Sheridan, Timber Linn and Waverly lakes in Albany, Walter Wirth Lake and Walling Pond in Salem. Some of these lakes have already been stocked and the remainder will receive fish next week and periodically during the next 4-6 weeks. Anglers are reminded that Henry Hagg Lake is closed for the winter and will not reopen to fishing until the first Saturday of March 2013. Many of the brood trout exceed 20 inches, which means the daily bag limit on these fish is one per day under Oregon sport fishing regulations.

Future stockings depend on the availability of brood stock, according to Farrand, who explained that these fish aren’t available for release until after they’ve spawned. Any additional stockings will be announced in ODFW’s weekly recreation report, which is posted on-line on Wednesday mornings at www.dfw.state.or.us/RR/willamette. For detailed directions to the release sites, anglers are encouraged to visit the agency’s online trout stocking map, which can be accessed at http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/fishing/ trout_stocking_schedules.