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The Canyon WeeklyJanuary 18, 2011 Volume 3, Issue 3

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Contaminated soil was found at the site of the new city hall in Mill City during the initial excavation process. The sub-stance is known as Bunker C oil, and was dumped there in the 1920’s and 30’s dur-ing the time when the Hammond Lumber Company covered most of the town, and well before environmental protection laws were widely adopted. The digging was halted immediately upon finding the sludgy substance, and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) was informed by the build team. An estimated 160 tons of soil was ex-tracted from the site, and waits, covered in tarps, to be transported to the Hillsboro area for disposal. This Bunker C oil, usu-ally used as a fuel, is considered a rela-tively low grade contaminant by the DEQ. It’s removal however, is quite costly and could cost the city $75-90 per ton to be trucked away. According to Stacie Cook, the City Re-corder for Mill City, they are seeking grants to cover the costs via the Browns-field division of Business Oregon. If ob-tained, this grant will also ensure coverage of any further testing at the site during the entire build process.

Contaminated soil found at Mill City City Hall build site

Ancient oil dump could cost the city more than $60,000 to remove

Canyon Invaded by Round Faced Snow Creatures!

With over an inch of snow in Lyons - several feet falling on the Santiam Pass last weekend - local residents took the time to decorate their front yards, back yards and neighbor’s yards with an army of snow men and snow women. Here’s just a few of the new - albeit temporary - resi-dents of the Santiam Canyon! Turn to the back page for more....

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Mari-Linn Hornet Hive after-school program to start

Mari-Linn School will start a new af-ter school program beginning January 30 for students in grades 1-8. The dis-trict grant-funded activities will be held Monday-Friday, 2:30-5:15pm. Mari-Linn is the first school in the district to implement the program. This program will have two main com-ponents: academic and recreational. Students will have an opportunity to strengthen their reading and math skills with a variety of activities, as well as be able to access such programs as Study Island, Kahn Academy, homework sup-port and other educational games. Dur-ing the recreational period, the YMCA will be organizing games, arts and crafts and other non-academic activi-ties. Snacks are provided by food ser-vice at no charge to the student. Parents wanting to enroll students in the program will need to complete a registration form. Enrollment is based on first come, first serve. There will be 40 slots available at this time. In order to keep the program sustainable, par-ents will be charged a monthly fee. The fee is based on the family’s free and re-duced lunch application. Students on free lunch will be charged $20/month; reduced lunch $35/month and $40/month for those not on free or reduced. Transportation will NOT be provided. If you would like your student to par-ticipate, please contact your student’s teacher or Jeri Loftus at Mari-Linn. 503-859-2154.

Canyon Gleaners re-ceives $15,000 grant

The Mill City Canyon Gleaners re-ceived a $15,000 grant from Meyer Memorial Trust. These funds will be used to purchase a freezer replace the food for our seniors, disabled and low income families. “It’s nice to have part-ners like them, to help with our mission in our community.” The 501©3 non-profit corporation fo-cuses on feeding low-income, disabled and senior families in the Santiam Canyon. Current members reside from

Idanha to Salem. Families must meet the income criteria set by at Oregon Food Share. Families with at least one able bodied member over 18 living in the home are required to volunteer 10 hours per month. The Canyon Gleaners is volunteer run and operates on earned income and grants (which we pay the utilities, gas, oil, phone, insurance, food and water bills) as well as by “gleaning” from local farmer’s fields and orchards. The food that we distribute is pur-chased from surplus stores and Linn-Benton Food Share. All donations are tax deductible. The thrift store is open Wednesday - Saturday.

Mari-Linn School talent show returns

It is time once again to dust off the tap shoes and sharpen your voice. Ap-plications will be available to enter this year’s talent show on January 24. Stu-dents wishing to participate must com-plete and return their application by February 3. Try outs will be held Feb-ruary 9-10. The talent show will be held on February 16th. We will hold two performances, one during the school day and another in the evening. Info: Shannon Stinnett at 503-859-2119 or [email protected].

Writing Festival returns to Mill City

Middle SchoolPublic invited to hear presenta-

tion by author Tom Birdseye Mill City Middle School will host Tom Birdseye as their guest author for the 25th Annual Writing Festival on Janu-ary 26. Tom Birdseye resides in Corvallis and has written such delightful children’s books as Storm Mountain, Tarantula Shoes and Attack of the Mutant Under-wear. He will be presenting at the Santiam Auditorium at 1pm, Thursday, January 26th and the public is welcome. After hearing Tom, students will return to the middle school to share stories they have written with each other and enjoy spe-cial treats.

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Santiam Hearts to Arts to celebrate

Black History Month Santiam Hearts to Arts is excited to celebrate Black History Month on Feb-ruary 25 at 4pm. at the Santiam High School Auditorium in Mill City. You’ll enjoy the stories and songs of black heritage as we commemorate the trials and achievements of our African-American neighbors. Santiam Canyon Community Chorus will entertain with historic spirituals. Come and enjoy the family fun. Learn more at www.heartstoarts.org. If you have a story to share, contact Renate Medley at 503-897-2949 to participate in this excel-lent event.

GROW North Santiam to continue free business classes

In addition to FREE one-on-one busi-ness consulting, GROW EDC is offer-ing a fresh round of FREE classes to entrepreneurs in February and March. Setting your goals for 2012, honing your marketing skills & strategy, learn-ing the foundations of business suc-cess, managing your time & money, plus other new topics are all on the schedule. Call Allison at 503.871.5188 for more information & to sign up!

The Canyon Weekly would like to wish Mrs. Allison McKenzie a Happy Birthday!

North Santiam Chamber of Commerce

upcoming eventsChamber Greeters

Business Networking Tuesday, February 7

8:30am - 10am Bring your business cards and learn how connecting with your local busi-ness community can bring you even more success. FREE, everyone wel-come at Greeters Networking! Hosted by: Brynie Robinson, Financial Advisor for Edward Jones Investments of Silverton. Location: Trexler Farm Cafe (20146 Ferry Rd, Mehama).

Business After HoursCasual Networking

Wednesday, February 22 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Limited session; FREE. Bring your business cards for a mix-n-mingle style refreshment hour. Located at Mill City Middle School Library. Refreshements provided by Rosie’s Coffee House.

State of the Countyw/ Marion Co. Commissoners

Wednesday, February 22 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Business and financial talk from Mar-ion County officials, followed by Q & A session. Located at Mill City Middle School Library. Bring your questions!

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Can Drive for 6th grade Outdoor School Mari-Linn School needs your cans and bottles to help fund their annual 6th Grade Outdoor School. This year, approx. 30 students will be going to an OMSI orga-nized program at Camp Attitude in Sweet Home. The group needs to raise $9000 for the trip. Please drop your clean cans and bottles at Mari-Linn School during school hours. To schedule a pick-up, call Veronica at 541-619-7416 or email [email protected]. Special thanks to Mrs. Bettman for leading the group.

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Coaching positions open at Mill City

schools Mill City Middle School is looking for a Girl’s Softball Coach for the 2012 spring season. To qualify: applicants must be van trained and approved, prior coaching experience is desirable, and candidates must have and maintain a good relationship with students/staff. Santiam High School is looking for a Head Track Coach for the 2012 spring season. Applicants must work well with athletes and have good communication skills; also must have a valid NFHS/ASEP, steroid and concussion certifi-cation and First Aid/CPR/AED card. Questions: David Plotts 503-897-2311 [email protected] Santiam High School is also hiring a High School Head Football Coach for the 2012 football season. Qualifications as above. For more information about any of these positions, contact the Santiam Canyon School District Office at 503- 897-2321.

Community radio comes back to the Santiam Canyon

A non profit 501-C3 radio station now has a transmitter on Wipper Hill in Turner and the signal can clearly be heard up and down the canyon. It’s a community radio station, broadcasting all kinds of programs from reggae to blues, bluegrass to rock, depending on which volunteer DJ is on the air. FM 88.5 KMUZ Community Radio has been in the works for over 3 years and finally hit the air on December 17, 2011. It’s studios are located at Mission Mill in Salem and it’s the only commu-

nity radio station in the mid-Willamette Valley. For more information on becoming a DJ, contributing to KMUZ or requests, call 503-990-6101. They also have live streaming right from your computer. Plug into www.kmuz.org.

“Tradio” on-air trading show returns

to Friday morning It’s a buy, sell, trade, barter or give-away program and it’s free, as a public service of FM 88.5 KMUZ Community Radio. All you have to do is call 503-990-6101 on Friday mornings from 8-8:30am and they’ll put you on the air so you can tell them what it is you have or want. If you’re a non profit organi-zation and you’re having an event, you can call that in too. Free is a very good price, especially in this economy. Tradio is hosted by local DJ Ken Cart-wright, who broadcasts his show ev-ery Wed-Fri morning on KMUZ from 7-10am and is aptly known as Ken ’till Ten. Also online at www.kmuz.org.

DLRABA works on federal bike way

project thru Detroit The Detroit Lake Recreation Area Business Association (Dlraba) will be holding a special meeting to talk about plans for a designated bike route along Hwy 46 from Estacada, OR to the City of Detroit. The Federal Bike Way Project is near completion; the DLRABA meeting will be held Saturday, January 21, 9am at the Korner Post Restaurant in Detroit to finalize plans. DLRABA’s regular business session will follow at 10am to discuss 2012

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FLRCDL to discuss area recreation &

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Channel, invasive species and Big Cliff control gates

Federal Lakes Recreation Commit-tee for Detroit Lake (FLRCDL) Win-ter meeting is this Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at the Gates Fire Hall, 140 E Sorbin St. The Army National Guard will be present to talk about the Piety Chan-nel Enhancement project that they just finished worked on this fall. Corps of Engineers will give a brief about the work on Big Cliffs control gates, and other operations going on at the Detroit Dam. Oregon Marine Board will present the latest info on the Harmful Spicies and Noxious Aquatic Weeds program that Oregon has put into place to help keep those nasty things out of Detroit Lake.

4th of July Committee seeks

nominations for 2012 Grand Marshall

The Mill City 4th of July commit-tee has begun planning for the 2012 celebration and is asking the Canyon community to nominate individuals for Grand Marshall for this July’s celebra-tion. If you know of someone whom you feel is deserving of the honor of

serving as Grand Marshall, please sub-mit the name(s) with a short descrip-tion of why the person(s) should be so honored by April 2, 2012. Information may be submitted to the City of Mill City, attention: 4th of July Committee, PO Box 256 Mill City, OR 97360 or drop off at city hall located at 228 SW Broadway. Fourth of July Committee meetings are held at Mill City City Hall the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Com-munity members interested in the cel-ebration or volunteers wanting to con-tribute to the planning process are all welcome to attend.

Mill City Fire Dept seeks office admin

The Mill City Rural Fire Protection District is seeking a part-time Office Administrator. Application and infor-mation may be picked up at the Mill City Fire Department, 400 1st Ave S, Mill City, between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Phone number is 503-897-2390.

Life in the Canyon: Year 1876

In 1876, the year Mehama was platted and recorded in Marion County, Lewis Stout, a Mehama area resident, owned 1300 acres and raised Angora goats, one of which cost $500. The goat ranch required 12 miles of fence. The town of Mehama was named for the wife of the hotel owner and ferry operator, James X. Smith. Earlier, Lewis Stout had operated the ferry across the North Santiam. Quoted from 100 Years in the North Santiam Canyon, a North Santiam His-torical Society publication. Used with permission.

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Almost 70 percent of Oregon tobacco users want to quit, and those who use the free Oregon Tobacco Quit Line have a better chance of breaking their addic-tion for good. New online coaching services, in addition to phone coaching, make the Quit Line more convenient and accessible than ever. “We know that getting help really works when people are trying to quit tobacco,” said Katrina Hedberg, M.D., M.P.H., state epidemiologist, Oregon Health Authority’s Oregon Public Health. “The Oregon Tobacco Quit Line has helped people quit over the phone for years. The greatly enhanced online services provide personal support and are a convenient option for people who need easy, anytime access or who may not want to talk on the phone.” Online, people trying to quit can re-ceive live coaching from trained ex-perts with a track record of helping people quit; ask questions or share ad-vice in user forums; and set a goal and track progress on a personal quit plan. Services are free and available 24 hours a day, and there is no limit on use. On-line users, as well as phone participants, may be eligible for free nicotine gum or patches that can be sent directly to their homes.

Online counseling can be accessed in two ways: sign up for online counsel-ing by going to www.quitnow.net/Or-egon or sign up by calling 1.800.QUIT.NOW and selecting the “chat online with a counselor” option. For the past 10 years, the Oregon To-bacco Quit Line has been an important and effective resource for anyone want-ing to break addiction to tobacco or help someone who is ready to quit. The Quit Line is paid for from taxes collected on tobacco products to promote education and prevention of tobacco use and to promote tobacco cessation programs. While the percentage of adults who smoke has decreased by 26 percent since the Oregon Tobacco Prevention and Education Program began – from 23.7 percent in 1996 to 17.5 percent in 2009 – tobacco use remains the lead-ing cause of preventable death. Reduc-ing tobacco use in Oregon can help decrease the number of cancer cases, heart disease, and other health prob-lems, which can in turn save lives and reduce health care costs. Online coun-seling services are currently available in English only; online counseling in Spanish will be available next year. Phone services are available in Spanish at 1-877-2NOFUME.

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Three people were injured Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 22E at Phantom Lane near Mehama in Marion County. Oregon State Police (OSP) is con-tinuing the investigation and driver distraction may have been a con-tributing factor. According to Trooper Andrew Goffrier, on January 13, 2012 at ap-proximately 11:10 a.m. a 2008 Ford Focus driven by Zackery Farrell, age 19, from Lyons, was eastbound on Highway 22E at about 55 mph when it crashed into the back of a stopped 1984 Oldsmobile attempt-ing to turn left from the highway onto Phantom Lane.

Farrell was transported by friends to Salem Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. He told the inves-tigating trooper that he may have been focused on his car’s stereo and didn’t see the vehicle stopped ahead before crashing into it. The Oldsmobile’s driver Jessia Thomas, age 48, from Stayton, and passenger Phillip Hennessey, age 9, were extricated from the vehicle by fire personnel and transported by ambulance to Santiam Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. All occupants were using safety restraints. Highway 22E was closed about one hour during the investigation.

What would you do if you thought you saw you neighbor doing something considered rather vile, say, draining an non-functioning septic tank into the water system that provides drinking water for a large popu-lation? That scene, as outlandish as it sounds, is pos-sibly true, and is causing a waif of anger and mistrust through the tight knit town of Idanha. Accusations have been made, and authorities and media notified that something was amiss, something that even small town neighbors refused to turn their backs on. According to Idanha City Hall records, the individual accused applied for a permit this Tuesday to request an inspection of the now new septic tank that serves tenants on his property that flanks the up-per North Santiam River, but by then the work had been completed. Permits, according to the Marion County Building Department, are to be issued before the commencement of such projects. The Marion County Building Department and the Department of Environmental Quality are both inves-tigating and keeping the media abreast of their find-ings. Further reports will be pending communications from those agencies.

DEQ penalizes excavation company $1,125 for septic system

work without a permit The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued a $1,125 penalty to Stutzman Excavating for installing a septic system without first obtaining the proper permit. Between Sept. 23 and Sept. 26, 2011, the Albany-based company installed a dosing septic tank (a tank that contains a pump) at 840 Scenic Wood Place N.W. in Albany. Oregon law requires a permit to help en-sure that septic work is performed in a reliable manner that is protective of the environment. Stutzman Excavating appealed the penalty on Jan. 6.

Serious accusations in our smallest town

Idanha resident notices neighbor possibly draining an old septic tank into

the upper North Santiam river

Mehama traffic accident injures three

Photo courtesy Oregon State Police

Snow proves hazardous for weekenddrivers on Hwy 22 above Detroit

The Gates Fire Department re-ported five accidents over the last weeked due to slippery conditions and lots of snow. The department travelled as far as mile post 65 above Idanha to respond to vari-ous incidents of cars slipping off

the road. One accident required the firefighter team to extricate an in-jured person. Local emergency re-sponders remind remind you to be prepared for slippery winter condi-tions when travelling at higher el-evations.

Events Coming Soon

Canyon Readers at Trexler Farm in Mehama. This group has about 6-10 people of all ages in a comfortable group discussion format. Come tell us your im-pression of the book! Dinner served by Sharlene Trexler, who opens her restau-rant just for the event. Upcoming books include - Feb 9: Monte Walsh by Jack Schaeffer (author’s first novel was made in to movie). Dinner 6:30pm, discussion at 7pm every second Thursday of the month. Info: Herb Bastuscheck 503-859-2668.

Chaplain for Home Visits Pastor John Olivera of Mill City visits those who cannot get out for prayer. 503-910-8164

North Santiam Watershed Council upcoming public meeting topics:• Stout Creek Stream Restoration in Partnership with Local Landowners. Thursday, February 9, 7-9pm.

• PGE on the Cascade Crossing Project. Thursday, March 8, 7-9pm

All presentations will be held at the North Santiam Watershed Council meet-ing at the Stayton Community Center (400 W Virginia St). Info: www.nsan-tiamwatershed.org; 503-930-8202

Mill City Lions Club Annual Sweet-hearts Dinner February 11, 6pm at the Santiam High School commons. Baked lasagna, salad, french bread, vegetable and cheesecake. Proceeds benefit the Lions Club College Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $25 per couple or $13 for singles. Info: Sandy at 503-897-2142, Dan at 503-897-3014, Alexis or Brad at 503-897-2321.

Mehama Fire Dept Sweethearts Breakfast & Bingo Fundraiser Feb 11-12 Bingo starts at 6pm and goes until 9pm. Breakfast starts at 7am and goes until 12pm. The Mehama Station is lo-cated at 21475 Ferry Rd.

North Santiam Snowmobile Club up-coming events:• Feb 12, Valentines Club Breakfast 9am-

noon; hosted by the Men of NSSC.• Feb 18, Potluck Dinner and Monthly

Meeting at 6:30pm Detroit City Hall.

Info: www.santiamsnowmobileclub.org

North Santiam Eagles annual Crab Dinner and fund raiser (Feb 18) for the Canyon Crisis Center. $20 for a whole crab dinner, $10 for a half crab dinner and $10 for fried chicken dinner. Draw-ing for:: Marlin .22 Caliber Rifle, Spa Package, 7’ Fenwick Rod w/Shimano Reel, Sony 8GB MP3 Player w/ Video, 3 bottles of premium wine and pool cue. Drawings will be held during the dinner.

Introduction to Permaculture and Propagating Native Plants. FREE workshop at Marion Soil and Water Conservation District: 650 Hawthorne Ave SE, Salem, Feb 16, 6-8pm. RSVP to: 503-399-5741 x 101 or 503-391-9927. In lieu of fee, a donation of canned food for Marion/Polk Food Share appreciated.

Events This WeekWednesday, January 18

6:30pm Relay for Life Kickoff Party at Regis Student Center. Featuring speakers that have won their fight, are fighting - or honoring those who have lost their life to cancer. Get your team registered! Info: www.relayforlife.org/stayton or email [email protected] or call Alisha Oliver 503-302-4356.6:30pm Federal Lakes Recreation Committee, Detroit Lake (FLRCDL) meets at the new Gates Fire Hall 140 East Sorbin St. This is for the Winter meeting only to help make for a safer drive.6:30pm Dog Obedience and Manners Classes with Social Graces Dog Train-ing. Mill City Scout Cabin on Remine Rd. Fee $75. Pre-registration needed prior to start. 503-859-3647. E-mail: [email protected]

Thursday, January 198am Coffee with the Principal at Mari-Linn School in Lyons. Agenda Items: Hornet Hive After-School Program and Delayed Start-PLC work for staff. Info: 503-859-2154.1pm Santiam Memorial Hospital Aux-iliary meets in the Freres Auditorium

at Santiam Memorial Hospital. Lunch served. Guest speaker Maggie Hudson with an update on the new construction. Info: Char Bartosz at 503-749-29107pm Gates City Council meets at Gates City Hall

Friday, January 203:30-10pm Santiam High School Bas-ketball home games vs. Kennedy

Saturday, January 217am-3pm Santiam Valley Grange Breakfast & Flea Market Breakfast: $5, (under 6 free w/adult) Pancakes, eggs, ham or biscuits and gravy served until 10am. Lunch: hamburgers & potato sal-ad. Flea market opens at 9am. Tailgaiting still available, weather permitting. 1140 5th St, Lyons. Info: 503-859-2161.11am-2pm Joseph’s Storehouse of Hope Food Distribution Day at Mari-Linn School in Lyons.12pm 8th Annual Cowboy Thanksgiv-ing in Detroit at the Hills’ barn, all day. Potluck style, outdoor community and family feast that honors the end of the cowboy calving season (that’s when the cowboys had time to sit and eat). Bring your own drink and homemade dish to share; roast pig, prime rib and salmon will be served. Young Life Church Camp accepting donations.1-3pm Regis High School Open House at Regis Student Center at 550 West Regis Street in Stayton. 5pm North Santiam River Guides As-sociation annual banquet at the Stayton Golf Club. Social hour at 5pm, dinner at 6pm, program at 7pm, tentatively. Reservations are desirable, and $25 pay-ment should be sent to Chap Milbank, NSRGA, at PO Box 13687, Salem, OR 97309. Info: Chap at 503-585-4569.6pm Stew and Corn Bread Dinner at Mill City Moose Lodge with Ship-Cap-Crew, a drawing and games to follow. Free, donations accepted. 815 NW San-tiam Blv., Mill City. Info: 503-897-5634. Members and guests welcome.6:30pm Healthcare Of, By, and For The People Meet doctors & film crew of this health care documentary filming in Detroit with Pamela L. Wible, MD. At the Korner Post & Cowboy Thanksgiv-ing.

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Sunday, January 2210am Healthcare Of, By, and For The People Breakfast at Cedars with the doc-tors & film crew of this health care docu-mentary filming in Detroit with Pamela L. Wible, MD.1pm Healthcare Of, By, and For The People filming, official presentation & collection of citizen testimony at Detroit City Hall Town Hall Meeting with Pa-mela L. Wible, MD. Free.

Tuesday, January 249am Mill City Municipal Court at Mill City Fire Hall3:30-10pm Santiam High School Bas-ketball teams play at Scio6pm Lyons City Council meets at city hall6pm Mill City City Council meets at Mill City Middle School library6:30pm Detroit Planning Commission meets at Detroit meeting room.

Thursday, January 26North Santiam Snowmobile Club An-nual Paulina Trip (Early Birds) One Day Early to Paulina, Jan 27-28 Paulina Trip (Club). Info: www.santiamsnowmobile-club.org

Ongoing Weekly EventsMondays

4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12th grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, ect.FREE. Mill City Baptist Church.6:30-8pm Zumba in the Can-yon with Nicole Miller 1 hr. cardio, 30 mins. abs & glutes (bring your mat) $5/session. Santiam High School commons

265 SW Evergreen St. Mill City 503-949-76217-8:30pm Santiam Community Chorus rehearses at Mill City Christian Church. Please join us as we prepare music for Black History Month on February 25, Spring Awakening concert on April 14 and the North Santiam Chamber of Commerce Awards Night on April 25. All levels wel-come. Info: Jo Ann at 503-859-3426.

Tuesdays10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Bible Fellowship, Lyons 910-491812pm Senior Meals Fellowship Hall, Mill City Presbyterian Church. Meals on Wheels: Ruth:503 897-22047:30pm Santiam Al-Anon for family and friends of alcoholics, open meeting, Mt. View Church, Aumsville

Wednesdays10am-3pm Judy’s Art Class at Mill City Eagles Hall. Oil painting, all levels welcome. Weekly on Wednesdays. Drop in, open to all. 503 859-22137pm Wii Bowling MC Eagles Lodge. 503 897-31007pm.AA Mtg Santiam Chapel, Lyons.7:30-8:30pm Idanha AA at City Hall

Thursdays12pm Senior Meals. Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian Church. FREE3:30 After School Story Time at the Lyons Library. 279 8th St. 859-2366.5:30-9:30pm Teen Movie Night Ages 10-18 Mill City Christian

Church, Mill City. All kids MUST be picked up at 9:30pm. Free. 10am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates Church, all levels! 897-21024pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12 grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos Ball. FREE. Mill City Baptist Church.4pm Weight Watchers meets at Santiam Canyon School District office on Ever-green,, Mill City. Weigh in at 4pm; meet-ing begins at 4:30. Approx. $155 per session, prorated. Info: Nichole Cooper 503-897-23216-8pm EPIC Youth Group at Santiam Chapel in Lyons. Free.6:30-8pm Zumba in the Canyon with Nicole Miller 1 hr. cardio, 30 mins. abs & glutes (bring your mat) $5/session. Santiam High School commons 265 SW Evergreen St. Mill City 503-949-7621

FridaysFree Knife Sharpening Fridays at Gene’s Meat Market from 3pm-6pm (lim-it 5, please). At the flashing yellow light on Hwy 22 in Mehama. 503-859-2252.10am-12pm Kid Zone Fun, crafts and a FREE sack lunch. Mill City Baptist Church. 140 N. 1st. St (503) 536-54141pm Canyon Senior Center Open Pinochle 844 South First St, Mill City 503-897-41767:30-8:30pm Idanha AA at City Hall

Tue-16oz Flvrd Latte$2Thur-Double Punch

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Diamondback Clovers 4-H Club can driveThe Canyon’s 4-H club, the Diamondback Clovers braved the wind and rain and collected over 2½ horse trailers full of returnable bottles and cans this past weekend in a fundraising extravaganza in Mill City in the field across from the fire department. Club members and par-ents alike donned blue rubber gloves and spent hours gathering and bagging the donations. The Diamondback Clovers are earning money to help with fees associated with showing their animals and attending the county and state fairs.

Regis High School to hold open house

Sunday, January 29, 2012 Regis High School will host their annual open house for families who are considering new education options at Regis Student Center at 550 West Regis Street in Stayton from 1-3pm Currently, the private high school has students enrolled from through-out the Mid-Willamette Valley. “We are extremely proud of the cal-iber of students who enroll in Regis High School,” says Principal Joni Gilles. “Regis has a great deal to offer and it’s definitely an excellent place that families should consider.” There will be nearly 30 student ambassadors acting as personal tour guides. Students who represent clubs such as Fly Fishing, National Honor Society, Drama and Ski Club will be available, as well as coaches who lead athletic teams. Parents and prospective students will get the chance to learn about the increasing tuition assistance options and to meet teachers, coaches and current students. To learn more, visit www.regishighschool.net or call 503.769.2159.

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The Wolverine men played a good game against the tough competitors from Western Mennonite. The whole team had really good hustle and ran their offense well, but weren’t

able to keep up with visiting Pioneers, who are ranked number two in the state. Earlier in the evening, the Lady Wolverines whomped the Pioneer’s womens

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Across 5. New community radio station for the canyon. 6. Trade radio every Friday on KUMZ. 10. After-school fun at Mari-Linn. 11. Bike route planned from here to De-troit. 13. Between 90 and 100 years old. 14. Free business classes coming on up. 16. Health Care Of, By, and for the _______.

Down 1. The ancient oil sludge under ground in Mill City. 2. In a barn? On January 21? What are those cowboys thinking?

3. Scores of those round headed ice be-ings invaded the canyon this week! 4. The long orange protruding olfactory device used by many snow creatures. 7. Collecting these to give to kids groups helps keeps funds flush. 8. ...for the soul. 9. Named after a local ferry operator in 1876. 12. Like kids? Like sports? maybe there’s a job for you in Mill City! 14. Won an extraordinary grant from Meyer Memorial trust. 15. How do you pronounce that? Federal Lakes Recreation Committee for Detroit Lake.

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Babysitter available in Lyons area. 12 years old, available from 3 to 8 week-days and some weekends. Call 541-619- 7416.

Help Wanted The Mill City Rural Fire Protection District is seeking a part-time Office Administrator. Application and information may be picked up at the Mill City Fire Department, 400 1st Ave S, Mill City, between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Phone number is 503-897-2390.

Give the Gift of Life: First Aid/CPR classes will be held the first Saturday of each month at Trexler Farms in Mehama Group and corporate classes also avail-able at your location by appointment.Call Kurt Hueller for more information: 503-859-3575 or email [email protected].

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Mother Nature has been unusual this year, and we only have thirty percent of normal snowpack to date. However, we have sev-eral months of probable snowfall, so it is too early to predict lake and river levels. River clarity is slowly returning, but there is only a foot or so of visibility in the North Santiam. River temperature has been get-ting colder, and is now around 40 degrees at Packsaddle and not much warmer at Mehama. Fish passage at Oregon City (at Willa-mette Falls) slows down in low tempera-ture and increases when the river warms up and clears up. We have had a few days with more than 80 steelhead and the total Winter Steelhead of 1,225 for the season. That number will increase slowly in Feb-ruary but will have dramatic increases in March, April, and May. Summer steelhead are coming in a few at a time but they will not be counted until February. Because of variable weather and river conditions, river trips require close plan-ning this time of year. Some good trips will probably be available in another week on lower river sections. Long term plans may be made for activities in more stable months but even four day forecasts are suspicious in January and February. North Santiam River Guides Association meets for their annual banquet on Jan 21 at Stayton Golf Course. Social hour at 5pm, dinner at 6pm, program at 7pm. RSVPs required. See events calendar, page 11.

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My car clock said 2:10. I could barely see out my window. The rain wasn’t stop-ping any time soon. I did see the sign: “Hours: 11-2, Monday through Friday.” I’d brought my mom to Trexler Farm Cafe for lunch and a little adventure after her pedicure. Her feet looked like they’d planned to go to the beach. She wore those throw-away flip-flops, and who knew if her nail polish had dried? Oh great, I thought. Now for a new ad-venture: getting home in this downpour. As Sharlene Trexler, the owner of Trexler Farm Cafe, ran from one building to the

other, she spotted us. She knocked on our window. “Do you want lunch?” “That’s okay. We’ll come back when you’re open,” we told her. “Let me fix you a sandwich,” said Shar-lene, speaking to my 96-year-old mom, “Here, let me help you in out of the rain.” She took Mother by the hand while I parked the car. When I got inside, I saw my mom, washing her feet with a warm rag. Then Sharlene proceeded to help her put her shoes on. By the way, her food is fresh, delicious, and never made from a can. If I didn’t know better, I’d think she made the rain stop so we could drive safely home after our lunch.

Georgia Aker grew up in rural and small town New Mexico. Born in 1915 Mrs. Aker has expe-rienced teaching in a one room school house, riding horses as a means of trans-portation, and living her childhood dream of “own-ing a big ranch and boss-ing cowboys around.” She also can claim the title of published author, with many of her writings included in devotional magazines and church hand-outs, and most re-cently her short story Love by the Spoonful fea-tured in the newest Chicken Soup for the Soul: Food and Love. In 2010 Georgia moved to Mill City with her daughter and son law, Marty and David to be closer to family who live in Salem. She credits her success as an author to her daughter, who keeps track what publishers are looking for and

what they are accepting. “I never learned to type so I write everything out in longhand. Marty does the computing for me,” said Georgia. Busy raising her 3 chil-dren, Mrs. Aker didn’t start writing in earnest until the 1970’s - prior to that she wrote for “her own entertainment.” Now she sets her liter-ary goal: “I hope to write things that will touch the

heart of people.” Georgia Aker says she isn’t currently work-ing on her next writing project, but is enjoying spending her time working on a quilt for her granddaughter, and planning out this springs vegetable garden.

(The Canyon Weekly’s word of the week: nonagenarian - a person who is 90 years old, or between the ages of 90 and 100.)

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The Mill City Garden Club met on Wednesday, Dec 21 at the home of Alice Wilson, with Betty Trevina as co-hostess. This was held at noon and was a potluck. Alice’s house was beautifully decorated in a Christmas theme and there were favors at each plate. Following the meal, a very short meeting was held, starting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved and the treasurer’s report was given. Thank you cards were read from Mill City Li-brary, Meals on Wheels, and the Com-munity Assistance Center, thanking us for our donations. Everyone gathered around in a circle for the gift exchange. Each person was given a gift and then Whende Thomas read the story of Santa Claus and Lefty Elf. Ev-ery time the word left was read, the gifts passed to the person on the left., or passed right in a similar fashion. At the end, each person kept their gift. A good time was had by all. The next meeting will be held on Wed, Jan 18 at 1pm at the home of Di-ane Miller (220 NE Alder St, Mill City).

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Date: 01/08/12 Time: 4:59 Description: SUSP-PERSON 700 Block EVERGREEN ST Mill City Narrative: A male came to caller’s door and knocked on it and when caller went to the door, the male was rambling, said he had run his Harley down the Date: 01/08/12 Time: 9:37 Description: INTOX SUBJ 100 Block 1ST AV Mill City Narrative: Caller said that there is a male at location who is refusing Date: 01/08/12 Time: 20:31 Description: WELF CHECK 600 Block SANTIAM BV Mill City Narrative: Caller states that the SO had contact with his brother this morning, he was very intoxi-cated and caused a disturbance at church. Date: 01/09/12 Time: 0:16 Description: DISTB-OTHER 800 Block LINN BV Mill City Narrative: Neighbor to the busi-ness is yelling and banging on the door, he is upset that the music was too loud. Date: 01/09/12 Time: 13:44 Desc:ASST-OUTSIDE AGENCY 500 Block 7TH ST Lyons Narrative: Caller is with Southern Oregon High Tech Task Force out of Ashland. Caller would like LCSO to contact female Date: 01/09/12 Time: 15:48 Desc: TRAFF-OTHER VIOL 500 Block IVY ST Mill City Narrative: Male on a dirt bike going up and down Ivy fast. Male starts at the west end of Ivy head-

ing east. Bike is blue. Date: 01/09/12 Time: 16:41 Desc: JUV-RUNAWAY RPT 50600 Block LINNWOOD DR Gates Narrative: Juvenile l/s 5 mins ago, juvenile headed to top of the hill. Caller is juv’s stepdad and mother said to call LCSO. Date: 01/09/12 Time: 20:45 Description: PROWLER RPT 600 Block PARKSIDE DR Mill City Narrative: Cold prowl caller says she found greasy fingerprints on the garage door. it happened within the last week. Date: 01/10/12 Time: 13:15 Description: NEG BAD CHECK 49000 Block KINWOOD AVE Narrative: Caller collected a check from subject at Kingwood address and it was written on a closed acct. Phone contact ok. Date: 01/10/12 Time: 17:06 Description: DISTB-DOMESTIC 700 Block 4TH AV Mill City Narrative: Pr said this is between father and son, has been verbal only. Pr walked to a neighbors house to call, and then Date: 01/10/12 Time: 18:42 Description: SUSP-VEHICLE 51700 Block GATES BRIDGE EAST Narrative: Vehicle has been on Gates Bridge East all day. Caller says it does not belong there. Caller saw a male walking with a gas can but is not sure if Date: 01/11/12 Time: 0:30 Desc: SUSP-CIRCUMSTANCES 800 Block 3RD AV Mill City Narrative: Caller walked down-

stairs - susp was in her house and had a gun susp ran out of her house toward Juniper St. Date: 01/11/12 Time: 11:33 Desc: BURGLARY REPORT 47900 Block LYONS MILL CITY DR Narrative: Caller believes that someone got into the house and stole some stuff. Caller noticed that his laptop has been discon-nected and his wife’s laptop has been taken. Date: 01/11/12 Time: 14:38 Desc: HARASSMENT RPT 700 Block MAIN ST Lyons Narrative: Caller said that she has applied for a restraining order thru Polk Co on suspect but it has not been served yet. Caller said sus-pect keeps sending her messages. Date: 01/11/12 Time: 20:28 Description: CRIM MISCHIEF 400 Block EVERGREEN ST Mill City Narrative: Young middle school aged male, bright green ball cap, carhart jeans, was on a motorized scooter, was riding in the grass area, tearing up the yard. Date: 01/12/12 Time: 12:25 Description: CIV DISP RPT 300 Block IVY ST Mill City Narrative: Caller said that her soon to be ex husband is incarcerated at LCJ. Before he left he took their computer. Caller said that all of her school work is on it. Date: 01/12/12 Time: 15:25 Desc: PHONE-HARASSMENT 1100 Block 2ND AV Mill City Narrative: Caller advises the susp

is now texting callers 11 year old daughter. Date: 01/12/12 Time: 16:40 Desc: ASSAULT REPORT 600 Block SANTIAM BV Mill City Narrative: Caller states that her cousin came to her house and punched the caller in the face and had a lit cigarette in her hand. Caller states that she has a scratch and a burn on her face. Date: 01/12/12 Time: 20:49 Desc: JUV-RUNAWAY RPT 47900 Block LYONS MILL CITY DR Narrative: Son has run away, unknown where he has gone. Caller thinks this connected with a theft. Date: 01/13/12 Time: 18:55 Description: SUSPECT CON-TACT - FOLLOW UP 47900 Block LYONS MILL CITY DR Narrative: Caller says subj is at location caller believes subj is wanted for theft. Date: 01/14/12 Time: 19:40 Description: DISTB-OTHER 49100 Block REMINE RD Mill City Narrative: Caller got home and his girlfriend has been drinking and has broken glass and windows there is also a condition of no alcohol on her parole Date: 01/15/12 Time: 0:05 Desc: SUSP-CIRCUMSTANCES 500 Block 7TH ST Lyons Narrative: Someone is knocking on callers front door caller does not know if they are still there, but his dog is still barking .

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ObituaryLawrence (Larry) L. Riser

Nov. 16, 1936 - Dec. 30, 2011 Larry Riser Sr. of Bend, formerly of Me-ridian, ID, went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. Born Nov. 16, 1936, in Medford, OR, he eventually relocated to Idaho where he graduated from Kuna High School in 1954. He met his bride while serving the US Forest Service as a smokejumper from 1954-1958. After 34 years of ser-vice, he retired from Hyster/Pape as a heavy equipment salesman in 1999. Larry married Vera Cole in McCall, ID, on Dec. 14, 1955.

They resided in the Boise Valley until 1974, when they moved to Portland, OR. A job transfer brought them to Central Oregon in Bend, where he retired. Larry was an avid sportsman and loved hunting, fishing, camping and snowmobiling with his family and friends. He was a member of the North Santiam Snowmobile Club, helping with volunteer work like groom-ing and maintaining the trail system. He

loved life and was an inspi-ration to all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his mother, Olga Isabella Veil, his father, Loran Ru-dolph Riser, three brothers, Carl Rosselli, Emil Ros-selli, Johnny Rosselli, and a sister, Josephine Harding. He is survived by his loving spouse and best friend, Vera

Riser, one brother, Thomas Sidener, and one sister, June Hastriter, and surviving children, Debbie Bachmann (Mike), Me-ridian, ID; Laura Biggi (Steve), Portland, OR; Randy Riser; Bonnie Ginn (Rob-ert); and Larry Riser Jr. (Jessica) Bend, OR, area, 19 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He knew Jesus Christ as his Saviour and is now enjoying a new life in heaven. Larry’s infectious laugh brought great joy to all who knew or met him. He simply brought out the best in everyone. Larry will be greatly missed! Donations/memo-rials may be made to the Central Oregon Branch of Candlelighters for Children With Cancer, PO Box 2277, Portland, OR 97208. A Celebration of Life gathering was held January 14 at BPOE Elks Lodge #1371, Bend, OR. Pastor Mike Bachmann presiding.

Editor’s Note: The following segment is provided by a local community member who attended the meeting. A representative from

The Canyon Weekly was not present and these notes have not been verified by city

hall. As such, the following segment is printed as opinion only.

by Bill Sanderson

Mayor Tim Kirsch opened the meeting with all councilors present with the Re-corder and the City Attorney. A few citi-zens were in attendance. The consent agenda was passed unani-mously and included approval of previous minutes (amended), accounts payable, ac-ceptance of revenue and expense reports for December 2011, and approval of four liquor license renewals. Councilor Thack-er requested that he be advised of upcom-ing meetings between staff and parks pro-

fessionals, including both planning and financial concerns. Elin Shepard from Oregon Energy Trust presented many options for the proposed new city hall that would reduce long term operating costs and receive incentives from the agency. The council is interested in many of the ideas, and the contractor for the new city hall may be asked to in-clude many of the features. The plans are available to the public at the city hall. The build and design team will need to put some of the ideas into the final design, so all these ideas need to be presented to Precision Builders, the chosen building contractor. The Fourth of July Committee discussed options for a barbecue contest. There is a professional firm that organizes these events & the committee is considering it.

Soil testing is being done at the new city hall location to determine the amount of contaminated soil that needs to be re-moved. Oil was dumped there for fifty years. It is now being decided if the city or Precision Builders will execute the re-moval of the soil. Oregon Parks Trail grant has time sched-ule difficulties and financial difficulties regarding matching funds for the grants. The council decided to withdraw from this project for now because of both dif-ficulties. However, there may be short term solutions that would reactivate this project. The new Linn County Deputy Sheriff Captain is Rodney David. Full council minutes are available at Mill City City Hall, 228 SW Broadway St. Info: 503-897-2302.

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ficial presentation & collection of citizen testimony In America we lose a doctor a day to suicide; 60% of doctors want to quit while patients continue to suffer. We can’t wait for politician saviors. Healthcare of, by, and for the People (a 2012 feature docu-mentary) demonstrates how citizens are bypassing partisan discord by redesigning healthcare from the bottom up. Why Detroit, Or-egon? The Ideal Medical Care Movement began in Eugene & we’re dedicated to serving rural areas. Must I participate in the film? You may speak with physicians off camera. Pamela L. Wible, MD is the executive producer of the documen-tary. She’s a board-certified family physician who opened the first clinic in the United States designed entirely by patients in Eugene, OR. Info: www.IdealMedicalCare.org or 541-345-2437.

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