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The Canyon WeeklyMay 22, 2013 Volume 4, Issue 21

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press release--At approximately 11:30pm, Monday night, Marion County Deputies were called to a disturbance at a residence in the 100 block of Main Street, Idanha. A neighbor had observed a male subject entering the residence and knew he didn’t belong there. He called 911. At about the same time, the owner of the house also called 911 saying that he was confronted by a man who assaulted him and tried to strangle him. The homeowner said the man appeared intoxicated. He tried to steal some prescription medications from the victim and ran from the house following the con-frontation. Witnesses reported him running toward Highway 22. Several deputies, including canine Deputy

Jason Bernards and Rolo, arrived in the area to search for the suspect. Rolo immediately began to track the sus-pect’s scent from the victim’s residence. He followed it across the Santiam River, and again picked up the scent on the Linn County side. Rolo and Bernards followed the scene for about a mile until Rolo stopped at the front door of a home in the 300 block of Blossom Avenue. Deputies ultimately contacted Way-lon Clayton Blanchette, 33, who lived at the house. He appeared intoxicated and matched the description of the suspect in the assault and burglary. Blanchette was arrested and booked into the Marion County Jail on charges of Bur-

glary 1, Assault 4 and strangulation. He is also being held without bail on a Parole Violation detainer. He will be in court this afternoon at 3:00pm

Deputy Jason Bernards, of Marion County Sheriff’s office and his partner, Rolo, tracked the suspect accross the Santiam River.

The results are in and the Santiam Can-yon School District 129-J has a completely new school board. Congratulations to all incumbents, and a big thank you to all who had entered the race.The results are as follows:

Director, Zone 1, Position 1 Yvonne Hanna wins with 219 votes F Gale Holfert received 154 Roberta Beldon received 51 7 Write-In votes (cont. pg 3)

K-9 follows his nose, catches bad guy in Idanha

SCSD Board member election

resultsCanyonArts Festival Saturday

Santiam Hearts to Arts (H2A) presents: Rivers of Art, the 2013 CanyonArts Festival this Saturday on the grounds of Santiam Elementary School in Mill City.

This 4th annual event has been growing and evolving each year, showcasing local artists and gifting the Santiam Canyon communities with a really great excuse to get together and celebrate!This year’s event promises to bring even more inspiration and smiles. Be sure to check out the fine artistry of Mark

Beck, pictured above. You’ll find him outside under the arch way to the front doors of Santiam Elementary throwing pottery on the wheel throughout the day. This signature event of H2A is just one of the many they create each year in part to fund ongoing arts and music classes to the students of the Santiam Canyon.To get there: From Highway 22 in Mill City, turn south at Circle K, cross the big green bridge, then keep to the right. Follow the signs, taking a left on SW 5th. (cont. pg 8)

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Representative Richardson voices concerns about plans to expand medicaid rolls

Dear Editor, The promise of Medicaid (the Oregon Health Plan), has always been to pro-vide comprehensive medical care that would result in healthier people, who would make fewer trips to emergency rooms and hospitals. Medicaid has failed to deliver for many of Oregon’s 670,000 current “clients,” yet Governor Kitzhaber wants to add at least 200,000 more Oregonians to the Medicaid rolls. This expansion and other changes in the Oregon Health Plan will create a $1 bil-lion hole in the 2015 State Budget. A recent report in the New England Journal of Medicine showed Medicaid clients went to doctors, hospitals and spent more money on health care than similarly situated folks without Med-icaid. There were two positive results mentioned in the Report: Medicaid cli-ents were less concerned about medi-cal costs and suffered less depression. However, the study found Medicaid coverage “generated no significant improvements in measured physical health outcomes.” Oregon recently launched a new Health Transformation program using Coordi-

nated Care Organizations to help reduce Medicaid costs. That new strategy is too new to evaluate and it may be premature to add thousands of new clients until we know if it’s working. Before adding 200,000 new Medicaid patients we should ask who will provide the additional medical services? Who will pay the costs? The federal gov-ernment promises to pay 100% of the expansion costs in its early years, then scale down to paying 90% in 2020 and beyond. Even if we assume the federal govern-ment will be able to keep its promises, Oregon’s revenue stream is insufficient to keep pace with the State’s anticipated additional health care costs.There are many uncertainties about the new federal Obamacare mandate on business owners, individual health policies and other considerations. Or-egon would be wise to have an alterna-tive health care plan ready, in case the “Health Transformation” strategy fails to provide the promised results or the federal government fails to make good on free Medicaid Expansion money.With the failure of Medicaid to achieve its goal of providing improved health outcomes and with the increased costs inherent with its expansion, we should be prepared to implement real reforms with a free market health plan that em-powers individuals and provides incen-tives for personal change. Now is the time to research innovative and afford-able ways for providing Medicaid health coverage that includes incentives for better health outcomes. Cordially,Dennis Richardson

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(Springfield, OR) – Governor John Kitzhaber signed a law banning gas mo-tors on Waldo Lake yester-day, May 17, 2013. “We are happy-campers today in the Forest Service!” said Meg Mitchell, Forest Supervisor for the Willamette National For-est “.. and we are happy for the future generations of campers and other users of Waldo Lake. We appreciate the State of Or-egon’s leadership initiating and passing this piece of legis-lation; now, visitors will enjoy an experience free from gas powered motors.” The story of Waldo Lake is one of shared governance and cooperation between State and Federal governments acting on behalf of people and organizations that have actively commented and worked for nearly 20 years of public meetings and debate about the management of Waldo Lake. “We look forward to continuing to work

closely with the State and the many organi-zations and individuals that care about Wal-do Lake to keep this special place special over time. Maintaining Waldo’s quietude, pristine water quality, and unique visitor experience is a legacy I’m proud to be a part of.” said District Ranger Duane Bish-

op, whose responsibilities in-clude Waldo. “Ultimately, it’s the visitors to Waldo Lake who have, and will always be, most impor-tant to its future. Luckily, ev-eryone cares about this place, including the groups that were in favor of motorized uses. It’s up to all of us to watch what we put in that lake and how we treat our neighbors so that everyone can continue to enjoy it” said Mitchell. For more information about Waldo Lake, and other special places on your Na-tional Forest, visit us on the web at http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/rec-reation/recarea/?recid=4528.

While snow is melting quickly along the Cascade Crest, be sure to call the Ranger District for current conditions before you head out 541.782.5388 as most high el-evation lakes like Waldo are still closed by snow.

Director, Zone 1, Position 2Angie Fencl wins with 206 Erick Nordmo received 74 Holly Ohrt-Breen received 169 2 Write-In votes

Director, Zone 1, Position 3Richard Moore ran uncontested winning with 413 votes there were 5 write in votes Director, Zone 1, Position 4Jeremy Tinney wins with 305 votes Glenn Wright received 82 Derek Ownby received 48 there were 3 Write-In votes Director, Zone 2, Position 1Alicia Corey wins with 247 votesRick Posekany received 194 there were 2 Write-In votes

In all just 478 ballots were cast in this race. The new board members will officialy start their new postions on July 1st

Gasoline motors banned on Waldo Lake

SCSD election results continued from page 1

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Children and their families are invited to try their hand at fishing on the 25th anniver-sary of National Free Fishing day, Saturday, June 1. Fisheries biologists from the Wil-lamette National Forest and Oregon Depart-ment of Fish and Wildlife are teaming up at three locations throughout the Willamette NF to present a fun day of free outdoor ac-tivities for families. At Hoover Campground near Detroit, ac-tivities run from a 10-2 and include fish-ing on the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife trout pond, participating in fish-related activities and casting lessons.

Tribal members of the Grande Ronde will be presenting carving demonstrations and hot dogs and sodas will be available, cour-tesy of the Paralyzed Veterans of America. There will also be a free raffle for one girl’s and one boy’s bicycle. For more informa-tion call 503-854-4000. In the Sweet Home area, the Roaring River hatchery near Scio is the place to be. From 9:30 to 2:30, volunteers and staff will help with various activities. Kids, 12 years old and younger, can participate in fish print-ing and learn about aquatic invasive spe-cies. Two ponds will allow both older and

younger children opportunities to catch fish. The trout are large this year and each an-gler will have the opportunity to catch up to two fish. The local Steelheaders will teach casting. Prizes will be awarded in various categories. For more information call 541-367-5168. At the Willamette Fish Hatchery in Oakridge, kids ages 10 and younger can try their hand at trout fishing from 9-12. Poles and bait will be provided. The staff from the Middle Fork Ranger District will be on hand; prizes will be awarded for best cast-ing. For more information call 541-782-2283.

25th annual National Free Fishing day June 1kids of all ages invited to cast a line without the fees, plus lots more outdoor activities

Santiam Junior, Chris Smith will be heading to Eugene this Friday to compete in the 100 meter dash against the states finest high school ath-letes. Smith placed second at the District meet last Satur-day with a time of 11:84. His personal best is 11:71. Says Smith, “It’s always been a goal of mine since I was a freshmen to compete in state by my JR year. This goal took a lot of hard work sweat and dedication. I was undoubtedly blessed at districts as it was a close race. After the race I was in denial and was told I took 2nd but tried not to get my hopes up until I was announced over the speaker because it was a photo finish. The pressure that I feel is almost unreal because of there will be 100’s of kids from many schools at state. I am one person representing the entire high school.

It’s also a blessing to go run on the nations best track (Haywood Field in Eugene) doing what I love and representing the place I live and love too. If I had anyone to thank it’d be the entire com-munity for the support through the passing of my parents how many people whom i’ve known have helped me in some way or another and showing me what a great place we have to live.”Good Luck Chris!

Chris Smith 100 meters-11.86, second, 200 meter-24.53 4th, Joey Walczak placed 3rd in the 800 meter 2:10.75, Caleb Stair placed 9 4:50.94, Jordan Saari placed 6th in javelin with a throw of 124 ft 3 inches, Kristin Mouser placed 3rd 100m hur-dles-18.53, Mckensie Reser placed 7th in shot put-28-2.5, Kara Conner 6th in Javelin 94-11 and 6th in high jump with a height of 4 feet.

Smith to represent Santiam Wolverines at state Track Meet

here are some more Wolverines who placed at the District meet

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Salem Steelheaders meet Tuesday May 21 at 7:00 p.m. at Keizer Community Center. The program will feature a guide for kokanee fishing. Upcoming river trips and fishing outings will be discussed. North Santiam River Guides Association will meet on Wednesday, May 22 at 6:00 p.m. at Neufeldt’s Diner in Aumsville. Upcoming river trips will be discussed. The “Learn the River” trip will be on Sat-urday June 1 from Fishermen’s Bend to Mehama. Boats shove off in the river at 10:00, but the shuttle will be done ear-lier. Most people unload boats at 7:30 and drive their rigs to Mehama and get rides back to Fishermen’s Bend. Volunteer shuttle drivers help a lot. Detroit Lake is exactly at the summer full level now, so the same amount of water that melts and rains into the Lake will be released. NorthSantiam River flow be-low Detroit will simply be a natural flow,

and recently that has been around 2,000 cubic feet per second at Packsaddle and around four feet deep at Mehama. So far, fish counts at Oregon City are 15,331 Chinook salmon and 4,218 sum-mer steelhead. We have some new fish running atJefferson, Green’s Bridge, Shelburn, and Stayton. A few of the new fish are at Mehama and a very few at Fishermen’s Bend and MintoPark and Packsaddle. Steelheaders and River Guides had a cooperative clean up at Minto Park last Saturday. Bob Lusk did a great job co-ordinating workers and equipment and new tables were installed. Bob Johnston brought his heavy equipment and saved lots of time. There are several good fish-ing drifts at the park, but most of the club members were working instead of fishing.

press reles-The Marine Board office will be staying open until 6 pm on Thursday, May 23 to help out boaters who need their boat title, registration, boater educa-tion card, aquatic invasive species permit or other business needs before heading out for the long, Memorial Day Weekend. State offices will be closed for a manda-tory furlough on Friday, May 24. Memorial Day Weekend is the official kick-off to the boating season and with

this spring’s fabulous weather, the wa-terways are the perfect escape. Plan your boating adventure using the Marine Board’s interactive boating access map where you can find nearby boat ramps, clear gasoline retailers, pumpout and dump stations, and find out what other amenities are available. Learn more at www.boatoregon.com. The Marine Board office is located at 435 Commercial Street NE, in Salem.

Marine Board office hours increased to accommodate for holiday weekend

Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into a single vehicle fatal traffic crash reported Sunday morning off Highway 226 east of Scio. The adult male victim’s name is released in this update. According to Sergeant Vonn Schleicher, on May 19, 2013 at approximately 11:24 a.m., OSP troopers from the Albany Area Com-mand office responded to report of a single vehicle over an embankment along High-way 226 near Shindler Bridge Drive around milepost 14. A vehicle was found by an area resident on its top along Thomas Creek riverbank off the highway with a deceased adult male inside. The victim is identified as BRIAN DAVID MARLER, age 49, from Scio. For an unknown reason, the vehicle left the roadway and overturned. The cause is still under investigation. OSP was assisted at the scene by Scio Rural Fire Department, Linn County Sheriff’s Of-fice, and Linn County District Attorney’s Office.

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Photo credits to Ken WoodwardBy Michelle Gates Over 900 people - and over 70,000 fish - participated in this year’s Detroit Fishing Derby, said event officials. While we’re pretty sure the fish may not have been such willing participants, the crowd that came last weekend was full of enthusiasm. Many of the town’s visitors weren’t even there to throw a line in the water; instead, they came “just to see what’s going on”. Others came as part of their annual fishing traditions. It was, after all, the 31st annual

weekend event for Detroit, put on by the Detroit Lake Recreation Area Business As-sociation, who gave away 150 raffle prizes, plus another 100 prizes at the winner’s cer-emony on Sunday. The biggest of them all was the brand new boat and trailer: won by Elaine Sharinghousen of Milwaukie. Other top prizes - two brand new kids bikes - went to Morgan Stanley,3, of Mill City and Vanessa Becera, 3, of Salem. But those prizes were just the tip of the iceberg. Others, like 9 year old Ashen Weaver, caught a $50 tagged fish. It was the

only tagged fish turned in, which means there are nine others still out there in the lake, at a total value of $500, said event offi-cials. Just make sure you turn it in by the end of the year to claim the cash. While the event is primar-

ily about bringing in visitors, it also serves as a way for the locals to get

together and help out. Many familiar faces could be seen trimming fish fins, selling raffle tickets, setting up the winners stage and acting as ambassadors for the overall Detroit community. It was the store owners and local residents - all volunteers - that were the real winners at this year’s derby.

Local residents Kevin and Jared Hills took their turn trimming fins. Participants received one raffle ticket for each fish - and the fin trim-ming serves as a redemption marker. Photo by Ken Woodward.

9 year old Ashen Weaver caught a $50 tagged fish. It was the only tagged fish turned in, which means there are nine oth-ers still out there in the lake, at a total val-ue of $500, said event officials. Just make sure you turn it in by the end of the year to claim the cash. Photo by Ken Woodward.

Fishing Derby a success, thanks to Detroit community volunteers

“DEADWOOD DICK, OR THE POT OF GOLD”

A Rootin’ Tootin’ Melodrama with audience participationCalamity Jane’s Man-trap Saloon, inhabited by toughs, miners, drunks and showgirls, is the backdrop of this melodramatic lure of the west. Ran by its proprietor the hard headed, no nonsense, Calamity Jane, the saloon reveals past indiscretions, greed, and unexpected revelations. This hilarious romp focuses on the mania-cal, scheming of the villain Black’n Red and his sides kick Chet Pussy as they plot to steal the Blossom mine gold. Throw in the

two heroes Ned Harris and Will Bill Hickok, the two ladies in dis-tress sisters Rose and Lily Blossom, the sheriff and his wife Molly Loveless, La Paloma the wannabe femme fatale, Piano Annie, Judge Nix and Tea Total Tessie with her hatchet brigade, and the stereotypical Chinese cook Pong Ping, you have all the makings of a fun audience participation production. Boo’s, hisses and cheers and are strongly encouraged!The play will be presented on Friday May 24 at 7pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 pm on Sundays, May 24 through June 2 at 8312 Macleay Rd, Salem Or. Tickets are available through the Pentacle Theatre:503-485-4300

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(cont. from front page) Outside at the festival you’ll find a kids zone with crafts and games, an interactive recycled art center, food booths , Radio controlled air craft showcase,the famous SpinArt bicycle 100% powered by humans, and ofcourse the ever lovely ladies of the First Book Giveaway wo have given away thousands of books to kids of all ages over the past several years in numerous events is and funded by the canyon’s finest orga-nizaitons! Find a lot more going on outdoors too.

Itching to try on your inner clown? The Magical Fan-tastical Theater Camp will give you the opportunity every hour, all day long! At the Top of the Hour:costumes and skitsAt 20 minutes after the hourCircus SkillsAt 40 minutes after the hourBalloons4:PM Participant Perfo-mance oon the Main Stage.

Inside the commons meet the art-ists, including featured Artist Eric Loftin of Stayton who got his in-spriation for this years poster from his love of bass fishing at John Neall Park in Lyons. Loftin, the son of Jack and Deb-bie McClain Loftin, both Santiam graduates, grew up in Mehama and now teaches at Regis High School in Stayton. (pictured here

at left, at a glass blowing workshop at the coast.)Other artisits include Paul Moseby, Jesse Thummel, Nico Escobedo, Herb Bastuscheck, Onna McCormick, Barbara Sparks and Carole-Anne Boniface. Merge into the gym to find all types handmade curiostities at amzingly family freindly prices including the lucky beaded spiders by Georgia Kosack, hand made 100% natural hand crafted soaps by Kacy Bear anch Christine Dodge, hand painted saw blades by Virgil and Joyce Trout, plus much, much more.

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Entertainment Stage Schedule: Saturday, May 25th 10:00 am - 5:00 pmEmcee: Tom Cole 10:00 am Twisty & Friends Magic Show - Family Entertainment 11:00 am Valley Hood - Local Singer/Musician 12:00 Scott Johnson - Jazz/Blues 1:00 pm Santiam Community Chorus 2:00 pm Grasshopper and the Ants - Interactive Children’s Play 3:00 pm Tom Cole, Solo Performance 4:00 pm Magical Fantastical Theatrical Camp

Santiam Hearts to Arts is looking for volunteers to help move equip-ment from the Gates School to the Mill City Elementary School on Thursday, May 23 at 6pm. This equipment is needed for the Can-yonArts Festival that takes place this Saturday at Santiam Elemen-tary. Assistance is also needed with setting up that equipment on Friday, May 24, at 12:30, and the tearing down and returning of all immedi-ately after the Art Festival on Saturday, May 25 at 4:30 pm. If you can help, or would like to volunteer a friend of yours (!) please call Kathy Kindred at 503-897-2071. Thank You!

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James R. Prine was born in Corsicana, Texas on Aug. 10, 1924, the son of Law-rence and Stella Prine. James passed away on Monday, May 14, 2013, he was 88.James was married to Marjory Teeters on Aug. 6, 1946 in Coricana, Texas. He graduated from Texas A & M with a de-gree in Veterinary medicine. He served in the US Navy during WWII, then served in the US AirForce during Korea having re-tired as a Lt. Colonel. He worked for the US Air Force Los Alamos National Labo-ratory in New Mexico in the Pathology Research Dept. until he retired in October

1993. He then moved to Mehama. He was a member of the Retired Officers As-soc and was a Ham Radio amateur op-erator, his call name W5NUI. Marjory preceded him in death on July 1, 2004.He is survived by his sons, Michael of Albuquerque, NM, David of Mehama; Daughters, Lisa Hayes of Nevada and Christine Ferron of Mehama and Lisa Hayes of; of Nevada; sister, Harriet Alb-ertson of Texas; and 6 grandchildren. A private memorial will be held with military honors at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland

JAMES R. PRINE

Mill City – Joe, 96, died Sunday, May 5 in Stayton. He was born in Neosho, MO. Joe moved to Salem in 1932, also liv-ing in Portland, Toledo, Si-letz, Monmouth, Indepen-dence, Bend from 1978 – 2007 when he moved to Mill City. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Joe worked as a bulldozer operator most of his life and did a variety of occupations. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Portland, Oddfellows, Moose, and life member of the Elks. Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing, and metal detecting. He married Rosa Formosa in Portland, she preceded him in death in 2002. Joe is survived by brothers: Gordon Weathers of Marcola, Wilbur Weathers of Coos Bay and Dillard Weathers of Springfield; and sister: Es-ther Stafford of Mill City. He was preceded in death by brothers: Basil, Ervin, Wallace, Obert, Allen, and Kenneth and sister: Ruth Gerard. A memorial service will be Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the Oddfellows lodge in Stayton. Serving the family, North Santiam Funeral Service.

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SALEM - The Oregon Department of Vet-erans Affairs will host a Veterans Summit on Wednesday, May 29th at the Salem Convention Center from 9 am until noon. This summit will focus on connecting providers that serve veterans who face challenges and have diverse needs includ-ing homelessness, mental health care, transportation, employment, education and more. ODVA Director Cameron Smith will present. Attendance is free and open to all organi-zations that service veterans including fed-eral, state, county, and community resource providers in Oregon. To register for this event go to http://or-egondva.com/2013/05/02/odva-veterans-summit-2013/ or call 503-373-2390

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Aug. 10, 1924 † May 13, 2013August 11, 1916 – May 5, 2013

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Help wanted: Korner Post Restaurant in Detroit is taking applications for experi-enced wait staff. Apply in person 10 am - 5pm at 100 S. Detroit Ave. Help Wanted: Housekeeper and restau-rant help needed at The Lodge at Detroit Lake. Apply in person at 175 Detroit Ave. in Detroit. (503) 854-3344

A call for Artists and Crafts-People for the 2013 Canyon Arts Festival May 25th at Santiam Elementary School grounds. Art Gallery 503-897-3918. Crafts booth: 503-897-3116Looking for local stories from San-tiam Canyon roaming reporters! Free blog space online. Payment by the word if used in print. contact: editor@thecan-yonweekly.com

For SaleFor Sale New Price $40,000 single wide older manufactured home on a 50 x 100 foot lot in Mill City. 2 bedrooms with a built on addition. Ready to move in today. Info: Mike or Pam Wright 503-897-3206, 503-871-7141For Sale: “76 dodge Jamboree 22 foot Class ‘C’ Motorhome. Well maintained with many upgrades. $3,000. Located in Mehama. Call Mike 503-871-1057.

Local Classes!Judy’s Art Class Every Wed. at Eagle’s Hall in Mill City 10am to 3pm. Cost: $10 a

day. Judy Holman 503-859-2213.Handgun Safety Class with local experts Bob and Shane Pedroli. Range classes are ongoing. Oregon and Utah/Arizona multi-state certifications available. Next class is April 13. Info 503-580-9397 www.oldwest-prosconcealandcarry.comCPR/AED/First Aid Classes: American Heart Association certified classes for Public and Healthcare Providers. Contact instructor Kurt Hueller at 503-859-3575 or

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For Rent: Studio $450 + $500 dep.$300 non ref. ,$100 elect. dep. 1 bdrm $450 $500 dep. $300 non-ref. MOVE IN $950 503-897-4941 (Lori)For Rent: Very nice Single-wide 1 bed/1 bath in Gates. $450/month plus $450 deposit. Stove/refigerator/washer/dryer plus water and garbage included. 503-897-3420.House for Rent, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. 954 Swift St Mill City, $650/month call (503) 897-9911Duplex for Rent 3 bedroom, 1 bath 848 Spring St Mill City, $750month. Call (503)897-9911.For Lease: Beautiful Location with views in Gates on Hwy 22 for your Busi-ness Venture. 3 largerooms + bathroom & storage. NICE. $600/month+dep. (805)712-1264

Coming soon: Volunteer and join in the fun!

Free event t shirts for the first 40 volunteers and grub for all!

Raffle prizes every hour of art, crafts plus a chance to win a stay at local B&B!

Bands to Bonseki, it’s here at the CanyonArts Festival visit

www.hearttoarts.org for more info, or call 503 897-2071 to volunteer

Canyon Readers at Trexler Farm in Me-hama. Upcoming books include - June 13: Fool by Christopher Moore. Dinner 6pm, discussion at 7pm; meets every second Thursday of the month. Info: Herb Bastus-check 503-859-2668.

Friday, May 31st is Judy Hugenberger’s retirement party. Drop by between 4:00-7:00at Fishermen’s Bend Cmpground Cedars group site. Everyone is invited!

Santiam River fesitval and Clean Up day June 1st at Hammond Park. in Mill City.Come help clen up the park and get a free lunch a a guied trip down the river. Hosted by Nrhtwest River Guides and Kayak the Santiam and “We Love Clean Rivers” Clean up from 9-11:30.

Saturday June 1st 5:30-8:00 2nd Annual Community Bingo - All proceds benefit Re-lay for Life. Santiam Valley Grange, Lyons

Dog Training Class! Begins June 26th. 8 weeks long. Puppies and Adult Dogs with completed veterinary vaccines. Wednes-days at 7:00pm, in Stayton. Puppies learn A.K.C. S.T.A.R. Puppy skills and have opportunity to earn their Award through

class. Dogs (over 1yr.) learn A.K.C. Ca-nine Good Citizen skills and have opportu-nity to earn their A.K.C. C.G.C. Certificate or Title at end. $75. class tuition. Limited enrollment. Pre-Registration recommend-ed. Instructor/Evaluator, Linda Grace / Social Graces Dog Training 503.859.3647

Events This WeekWednesday, May 23

4pm 7/8th Baseball at Santiam vs. Harrisburg Thursday, May 244pm Weightwatchers at Santiam HS libraryState track meet at Uuniversity of Oregon-

Friday, May 247pm Deadwood Dick, or The Pot of Gold 8312 Macleay Rd, Salem, see pg 7.

Saturday, May 2510-5pm Rivers of Art CanyonArts Festival all day starting at 10 am Mill City, This is quickly becoming one of the Santiam Can-yon’s signature “don’t miss” events with music, interactive art demos, craft fair and foods.. and the unveiling of the Santiam El-ementary Mural, desinged by local students.7pm Deadwood Dick, or The Pot of Gold 8312 Macleay Rd, Salem see pg 7.

Sunday, May 262:30pm Deadwood Dick, or The Pot of Gold 8312 Macleay Rd, Salem see pg 7.

Monday, May 26Canyon Life Museum in Mill City opens May 27, open Fri- Sat until Labor day (or by appt). Frances Thomas 503-897-2816.

Tuesday, May 28

5:00pm and 7:00pm The Circus is

coming! Culpepper and Merriweather Family Circus under the Big Top in Mill City, . Shows at 5 and 7pm. Tickets on sale now at Mill City City Hall, Rosie’s Mountaiin coffee House, Poppa Al’s, San-tiam Elementary School.$6 kids 2-12, $10 adults. Tickets $7 and $13 at the door. See page 5 for details.

Wednesday, May 293:30-4:30 A Farewell Celebration for Janet Sexton at Santiam Elementary Public is invited!6:30pm - Santiam Jr/Sr High Spring Awards Night - at Santiam Auditorium

Ongoing Weekly Events6am-8am and 3pm-6pm Mill City Baptist Church before and after school Kids Zone. Transportation to and from school provided. 818 Santiam Blvd. 503-536-54146am-6pm Builders: Mill City Christian Church Before & After School Program Ages K-12yrs. 503-897-2716, 251 SW 3rd St. www.millcitychristianchurch.org.

Mondays4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12th grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos Ball. FREE. Mill City Baptist Church.7-8:30pm Santiam Community Chorus rehearses every Monday evening at Mill City Christian Church in Mill City. All are wel-come. Jo Ann Hebing 503-859-3426

Tuesdays10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Bible Fel-lowship, Lyons 910-491812pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals Fel-lowship Hall, MC Presbyterian. Meals on Wheels. Ruth:503-897-2204. $3.50 donation recommended.7:30pm Santiam Al-Anon, Mt. View Church, AumsvilleWednesdays9am Downward Dog Yoga Old FireHall on

Grove St., Mehama10am-3pm Judy’s Art Class at Mill City Eagles Hall. Oil painting, all levels welcome. Weekly on Wednesdays. Drop in, open to all. 503-859-22134pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12 grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos Ball. FREE. Mill City

Event submissions are printed FREE! The Canyon Weekly cannot guarantee placement; however, priority is given to typed and emailed submissions, and events occurring in the North Santiam Canyon (Lyons/Mehama to Marion Forks).

Please submit your event to: Editor@TheCanyonWeekly.com.

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Baptist Church.7pm AA Meeting Santiam Chapel, Lyons.7:30pm AA Meeting Idanha City Hall.

Thursdays10am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates Church, all levels! 897-210212pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals. Fellow-ship Hall, MC Presbyte-rian Church. Ruth:503 897-22043:30-5pm Good News Club at Mill City Bap-tist Church. Kids K-4

grade. Bible stories, singing, games, snack. Free. 815 San-tiam Blvd. change ad4pm “Weight Watchers at Work” at Santiam High School Library.5:30-8pm Youth Movie Night Ages 10-18 Mill City Christian Church. Kids MUST be picked up by 8:15. Free. Not held on weeks with Friday school.6pm Bible Study at Living Water Church of God, Sorbin St. Gates.7-9pm Bingo with the Idanha Detroit Fire Dept, every other Thursday at the Detroit City Hall meeting room.

FridaysFree Knife Sharpening Fri-day at Gene’s Meat Market in Mehama (limit 5 please). At the flashing yellow lightHwy 22.6am-6pm Friday Day Camp at Mill City Christian Church Come all day or part; learning-based; snacks, tutoring & home-work help, games, friends and God. Registration forms at the church or call 503-897-2714. 503-897-2716 251 SW 3rd St, Mill City. www.millcitychristianchurch.org.6am-6pm All Day KidsZone Fun, crafts, games, food. Mill City

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1pm Canyon Senior Center Open Pinochle 844 South First St, Mill City 503897-4176

Sunday6:30pm Youth Group at Mill City Baptist Church 7th grade to 24 years. 815 NW Santiam Blvd. Sunday.4-6pm Mehama-Lyons Community Youth Group at Mehama Commu-nity Church 11336 Morris St. Grades 6-12; games, music and bible studies. Info:503-859-2849 or facebook.

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Linn County Sheriff’s Office Police Log: May 12 to May 18Date: 05/12/13 Time: 1:55 HAZ-TRAFFIC Caller states that there is a road barricade in the middle of the east bound lanes on Main St. The barricade has the letters NW on them. Date: 05/12/13 Time: 10:15 FIRE ARMS COMPL caller heard three ‘pops’ and a lady screamed lots of dogs started barking in the vicinity of Lyons market DISTB-DOMESTIC 200 Block KINGWOOD AV Mill City Female came to the substation to report a cold domestic Date: 05/13/13 Time: 9:59 THEFT-RPT Caller reporting theft of parts from an 89 Iroc Z Camaro. Value ~ $ 460.00 Date: 05/13/13 Time: 10:57 DEATH INV Caller is a postal delivery person, says he deliv-ers to this address. While it is not uncommon for the resident to not pick up his mail for a day or two, he apparently THEFT-RPT Caller reporting theft of bicycle. Specialized ~ white ~ value $900.00 Date: 05/13/13 Time: 20:13 JUV-RUNAWAY RPT 12 yo son just left on foot. headed toward hwy 22 from listed address. he is not wearing shoes and only 1 sock. Date: 05/13/13 Time: 21:59 SUSP-CIRCUMSTANCES the neighbor’s guest is acting

strangely. he followed caller’s sister into town and asked her where heather was...she doesn’t know who that is. Date: 05/14/13 Time: 14:20 ASST-OUTSIDE AGENCY to assist 610, who has 2 detained, one w/warrant Date: 05/14/13 Time: 19:40 HARASSMENT RPT at a house across the street from the gleaners caller will flag down the deputy caller reporting male susp has no weapons, but he’s high Date: 05/15/13 Time: 9:51 WELF CHECK Caller is concerned for her ex husband. She says that he has been on a drinking binge and she is not sure how long that has been going on. Caller said he is not answering Date: 05/15/13 Time: 12:01 LIT-TERING Just beyond the listed lo-cation, someone has dumped about a dozen tires. They are visible from the road. Caller is a forester for the Avery Family Forest. Date: 05/15/13 Time: 12:07 AS-SAULT REPORT Reporting last night female was assaulted by her parents live in companions son. Caller advises her granddaughter(victim) is at her residence Date: 05/15/13 Time: 13:18 ASST-OUTSIDE AGENCY Out with

Marion County 701 advises this is an in progress call. Welfare Check Date: 05/15/13 Time: 14:40 THEFT-RPT *Caller does not know the exact address where this occurred. Date: 05/15/13 Time: 21:58 Description: ANIMAL - COW County FAIRVIEW CEMETERY Lane County received a call from listed subject stating there is a cow loose behind the Fairview Cemetery. Date: 05/16/13 Time: 9:02 FIRE ARMS COMPL Caller heard several gunshots coming from north of the school. Un-known exactly where it came from. Caller would like a deputy to check the neighborhood. Date: 05/16/13 Time: 12:22 HAZ-TRAFFIC Vehicle blocking a driveway in front of the location on Fairview and also blocking one lane of travel. Vehicle has been at the location for at least 1 hour. Nobody has been Date: 05/16/13 Time: 17:17 SUICID-AL-SUBJECT Caller advised that he is thinking of suicide. Caller said that he wrecked his 4 wheeler and he has not been seen at a hos-pital. Swollen knees, tailbone Date: 05/17/13 Time: 2:10 DISTB-OTHER elderly residents son has woken everyone up The male is threatening everyone

no alcohol Date: 05/17/13 Time: 8:46 CRIM MISCHIEF Caller report-ing female that doesn’t live at the complex is out tearing up the grass and when asked to stop, she spit in the caller’s face. She is a guest of apt #8.Date: 05/17/13 Time: 17:16 TRAFF-DUII veh just turned onto Lulay rd all over the road, in/out of the ditch caller thinks the veh turned into a driveway Date: 05/17/13 Time: 18:12 SUSP-CIRCUMSTANCES this is a rental tenant moved out but the husband did not.water had been turned off. the turned it back on and ran the water into the street all night. Date: 05/17/13 Time: 21:57 DOG COMPLAINT dogs live at 912 sw swift. dogs have been barking for 4 hours. Date: 05/18/13 Time: 19:07 TRESPASS caller says Shy is there and is not supposed to be there. he is there at his parent’s apart-ment. he is not creating a distur-bance. Date: 05/18/13 Time: 21:18 FIRE ARMS COMPL reporting a single gunshot heard. caller thought within a few hundred yards of his house but unknown which direc-tionit was coming from.

Pubic NoticesPUBLIC NOTICE TO PROPERTY

OWNERS IN MILL CITYControl of Noxious Vegetation RequiredMill City Municipal Code Section 8.04.080 requires property owners to control and eliminate noxious vegetation on property within the city limits from May 15 to Sep-tember 30 each year. No owner or person in charge of property shall allow noxious vegetation to be on the property or in the right of way of a public thoroughfare abut-ting on the property. An owner or person in charge of property shall cut down or destroy grass, shrubbery, brush, bushes, weeds or other noxious vegetation as often as needed to prevent them from becoming unsightly, from becoming a fire hazard, or, in the case of weeds or other noxious vegetation, from maturing or from going to seed. The term “noxious vegetation” includes,(a) Weeds or grass more than 10 inches high. (b) Poison oak or poison ivy. (c) Blackberry bushes that extend into a public thoroughfare or across a proper-

ty line.(d) Vegetation that is either a health hazard, fire hazard, or a traffic haz-ard because it impairs the view of a public thoroughfare or otherwise makes use of the thoroughfare hazardous.The control of noxious vegetation is the property owner’s responsibility. However, the city is willing to abate the nuisance on a particular parcel of property at the re-quest of the owner or person in charge of the property for a fee sufficient to cover the city’s abatement costs. Even in the absence of such requests, the city may abate all such nuisances 10 or more days after publica-tion of this notice and charge the cost to the property owner or to the person in charge of the property or to the property itself.The purposes of the city’s ordinance are to encourage property owners to eliminate fire hazards which can be caused when high grass and noxious vegetation is close to combustible structures buildings and to improve the appearance of the city’s resi-dential neighborhoods. Mayor Kirsch and the City Council thank you in advance for

complying with the city ordinance

Notice of Budget Committeemeeting/hearing

A public meeting/hearing of the Budget Committee of the City of Lyons, Linn Coun-ty, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 will be held at Lyons City Hall, 449 5th Street, Lyons.   The meeting will take place on the 4th day of June, 2013 at 6:30pm.  The purpose is to receive the budget message and budget document for the City.A copy of this budget document will be available after May 23rd, 2013 at Lyons City Hall, 449 5th Street, Lyons, between the hours of 9:00am and noon and 1:00pm and 4:00pm.This is a public meeting/hearing where de-liberation of the Budget Committee will take place.  Any person may appear and dis-cuss the proposed programs with the Bud-get Committee.

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Autobody & PaintCanyon Auto Rebody 21916 Ferry Rd. SE, Mehama www.can-yonautorebody.com (503) 859-3247Auto RepairClassic Auto and Tire Center 48347 Lyons-Mill City Drive, Mill City(503)897-2256Antiques/ResaleLyons Timbertown Resale Home acces-sories, gifts, more. 1313 Main St. Lyons. 503-859-4054; 503-507-1326. Facebook. Business DevelopmentGROW EDC: Free & confidential busi-ness & non-profit consulting.info@growsantiam.org 503-871-5188Coffee StandsCanyon Espresso at the corner of Hwy 22 and Gates Hill Rd., (503) 897-6031Computer ServicesWidmerWeb Design (503) 569-1229 www.widmerweb.comConstructionHueller Construction Inc. CCB #114169 www.huelleconstruction.com 503-859-3575.Farrier ServicesVeronica Gates, Professional Farrier Serving the Canyon (541) 619-7416Firearm InstructionOld West Enforcement Professionals NRA#1787-91947 BCI# 1102466 503-580-9397 www.oldwestprosconcealand-carry.comHealth and WellnessSantiam Healing Arts Reconnective, energetic healing for all. Special Canyon pricing. Colleen Samuel (503) 897-3357Mill City Dental (503)897-2353Mill City Pharmacy 218 S.W. Broad-way, Mill City (503) 897-2331Santiam Medical Clinic 280 S. 1st Ave. Mill City (503) 897-4100Heating and CoolingLyons Heating & Cooling Inc. CCB#96400 (503)859-2325www.lyonsheating.netGroceriesMountain High Grocery and Gifts 220 D St. Detroit, (503)854-3696Detroit Market and Supplies 100 De-troit Ave. N. (503) 854-3767 FacebookMill City Market 829 1st Ave. Mill City 503-897-2006www.smhselectmarket.comLandscapingSiegmund Landscape, Excavation and Supply (503)769-6291

Locksmith Gabriel Smith licensed locksmith: lock repair, keys, parts. OCLS #5373 Smith-lockoutservices@live.com (541)519-2410LodgingCurt’s Place Rental Suite in Gates. www.curtsplace.net (503)897-6126Adventure Vacation Homes 528N.E. Santiam Blvd. (Hwy 22) Mill City (503) 897-6500 www.adventurevacationhomes.com Elkhorn Valley Inn B&B 33016 North Fork Road S.E, Lyons (503) 897-3033 www.elkhornvalleyinn.com facebookLodge at Detroit Lake 175 Detroit Ave, Detroit (503) 854-3344 www.lodgeatdetroitlake.comAll Seasons Motel 130 Breitenbush Road, Detroit (503) 854-3421 www.allseasonsmotel.net Elkhorn Valley Inn B&B 33016 North Fork Road S.E, Lyons (503) 897-3033 www.elkhornvalleyinn.com facebookMarinasDetroit Lake Marina 115 Breitenbush Road, Detroit www.detroitlakemarina.com 503 854-3423.Kane’s Marina 530 Clester Rd., Detroit (503) 854-3362Outdoor ExcursionsInto the Wild Equine Adventures (503)586-8072 www.itwtrailrides.comKayak the Santiam (503)569-1229 www.kayakthesantiam.com www.enrgkayaking.comNorth Santiam River Trips with Bill Sanderson (503) 897-3301 www.nsrtrips.comThe Oregon Experience fishing, rafting drift-boating. (503) 897-3291. www.oregon-experience.comPets and Animal CareArk Animal Care Veterinary Services (503) 897-6004 arkanimalcare@wavecable.com Santiam Healing Arts Reconnective Healing for your horses and pets.. Col-leen Samuel. (503) 897-3357PsychotherapyGregory J. Johanson, M .Div, Ph.D., NCC Director, Grace Counselling Center. (503)897-4830 greg@gregjohanson.netReal EstateGreen Mountain Real Estate Sandy Lyness, Broker 280 NE Santiam Blvd, Mill City www.GreenMt-RealEstate.com

(503)551-2645Restaurants & Dining

Mill City/GatesRosie’s Mt Coffee House 647 N.E. San-tiam Blvd. (Hwy 22) Mill City (503)897-2378 www.rosiesscones.com FacebookGiovanni’s Mt.Pizza 146 N.W. Santiam Blvd. (Hwy 22) Mill City (503)897-2614 Mountain Edge Cafe 320 N.W. Santiam Blvd. (Hwy 22) Mill City (503)897-2741Sierra Restaurant and Market 302 N. Santiam Hwy (Hwy 22) in Gates (503) 897-2210

Lyons/MehamaTrexler Farms 20146 Ferry Rd. SE, Me-hama (503)859-4488 www.trexlerfarm.com Facebook

Detroit/IdanhaKorner Post Resturant 100 Detroit Avenue Detroit (503) 854-3735The Cedars Restaurant and Lounge 200 N. Detroit Ave, Detroit (503)854-3636K.C.’s Espresso, Sandwiches and Stuff 210 Forest Ave., Detroit (503)854-3145 Idanha Grill and Store 183 Hwy 22, Idanha (503)854-3354 www.idanhagrill.com facebookMarion Forks Restaurant and Lounge 34970 Hwy 22, Idanha (503)854-3669 RV RepairSantiam RV Service (503)394-2348Signs & GraphicsWhite Water Signs and Graphics (503)804-3613 www.whitewatersigns.com.SuppliesMehama True Value 11267 Grove St. Mehama (503) 859-2257 ww3.truevalue.com/mehamatruevalue/Taverns/BarsRed Barn Bar and Grill 916 Main St., Lyons (503)859-2826 facebookTrio Tavern and Food 815 SW Linn Blvd. Mill City(503) 897-3380 facebookTowingSTR Santiam Towing and Recovery 1-877-859-5757 www.strtowing.comWood Products-retailCamp firewood at Hardwood Compo-nents, 20573 Hwy 22 in Mehama (503)859-2144WeddingsWeddings Your Way All seasons, indoors or out, all denomina-tions. Colleen Samuel (503) 897-3357.

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Local SpeakWe asked our readers what they thought about one of Santiam High’s most success-ful student programs, the Wolverines Work-ing for You (WWFY), being referred to as “damage control” and out of compliance by the outgoing interim superintendent at the SCSD school board meeting last Thursday night. Many cuts in staff and programs were discussed as well at this well attended community meeting. Here’s what some lo-cals had to say

I read part of the proposal and didn’t un-derstand most of it. But If there is going to be anymore cuts to staff I may flip a lid! My daughter has been spit on, shoved into lockers and today trampled and had to leave school due to a hurt ankle. She has scratch-es and swelling and it hurts to walk. If there isn’t enough staff to monitor the halls at break time and have missed all the times she was getting bullied and hurt today then that should tell you they need more eyes watching what the “high school kids” are doing to the “middle school kids” Alison Larson, Gates

We had a fabulous deck built by the Wol-verines Work for You and recommend the

program highly! Many of our friends have used them for yard work, clean up, etc. They are taught skills, but also how to carry on a conversation with the people for whom they are working. Todd Reeser and Dan Benjamin teach them life skills, and they both are fabu-lous role models for kids who are not going on to college, but will contribute in the work force that we need so desperately. Jo Ann Hebing, Mill City

From the information I have gotten over the years, a grant or grants support WWFY. The Dept. of Ed considers these kids “drop-outs” while the program provides training in an “alternative” learning environment. For whatever reason the kids cannot learn traditionally and Mr. Reeser offers a “Least Restrictive Environment” for them to get an education and training for their future. As for the non-compliance issues... I am not up to date but I do know that more cuts are not going to help the community, staff or kids. We need a committee to research this stuff and make recommendations. Does anyone remember the adage,

“It takes a village to raise a child”? Its time this “village” pulls together rather than preach ideals. If we want it done... LET’S DO IT! Melinda Flatman, Mill City

WWFY is a great program! Some kids just can’t sit through classes and some feel like they don’t fit in. Everyone has a different learning style and that should be recog-nized. This gives them a chance to learn a lot of things that will stay with them forever as well as make them feel accepted and a part of something positive. I’m sure it also keeps a lot of kids from getting into trouble due to being bored. Sounds like the district is doing some true “damage control” by hir-ing a new superintendent! Leanne Klecker Downey, Aumsville,

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