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The Canyon WeeklyMarch 7, 2012 Volume 3, Issue 10

News and Life - For Our Side of the Mountain!Serving the communities of Lyons, Mehama, Elkhorn, Mill City, Gates,

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The Santiam Lady Wol-verines basketball team placed 3rd in the OSAA 2A State Basketball Tour-nament in Pendleton last weekend. Regis won their third straight state title with a 59-49 win over Scio in the State Championship game. It was a Tri-River Conference 1-2-3 finish at the tournament.

In the quarterfinal round Wednesday, the Lady Wolverines defeated rival Portland Christian 47 to 42 to advance to the final four. Junior post Brittney Thompson led the charge with 14 points and 14 re-bounds and garnered play-er of the game honors. The ladies then moved on to

LADY WOLVERINES TAKE 3RD IN STATEDomination of Tri-River teams makes us wonder, “What’s in the water?”

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Lyons medical marijuana theft

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Shunning the trend to outsource manu-facturing jobs to foreign companies with cheap labor, MasterCraft Furniture, Inc of Wilsonville is choosing to relocate their factory to Stayton, on Wilco Road, at the former Phillips Products location. Fueled by a contract with Ikea, Master-Craft found themselves outgrowing their Wilsonville space. Seeking expansion, the 20,000 square foot building in Stayton fit the bill, and the new tenants expect to be-gin moving in this month. Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber issued a statement praising Mastercraft’s expan-sion in Stayton. “This is a perfect exam-

ple of an Oregon company ‘in-sourcing,’ providing Oregonians with jobs formerly sent overseas.” The state is providing a $125,000 forgiv-able loan from the Governor’s Strategic Reserve Fund to assist MasterCraft with the financing of its new facility and work force training costs, state officials said. MasterCraft currently has 150 employ-ees, and this expansion will likely add 100 more over the next two years. According to a spokesperson for the Stayton/Sublim-ity Chamber of Commerce, job seekers should apply thought the Oregon Employ-ment Department’s iMatch Skills system.

Manufacturing employer coming to Stayton

Furniture company expands from Wilsonville - and keeps jobs on home soil

Brittany Thompson going for the basket.

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The Canyon Weekly (PP-1) is published weekly each Wednesday by Karen Widmer/ The Canyon Weekly 120 N. 1st St, Mill City, Or, 97360 P.O. Box 721 Lyons, OR 97358. Subscription price: $38 annually. Application to mail at Periodicals Postage Rates is Pending at Mill City, Oregon 97360 Postmaster: Send address changes to The Canyon Weekly, PO Box 721, Lyons, OR 97358. Phone: 503-990-3037. [email protected].

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StaffKaren WidmerOwner, Editor, Publisher Billing, Advertising Sales, PhotographyMill City & Gates Beat Reporter [email protected] 503-990-3037Michelle GatesAssistant Editor, Layout and DesignCirculation, Advertising DesignPaper Subscriptions, PhotographyLyons & Detroit Beat Reporter [email protected] 503-510-4396Tim WidmerPrinting & Circulation, Online SubscriptionsWeb Content/Online Web GuruAdvertising Design, Photography, Billing [email protected]

Contributing WritersBill Sanderson Charla Raven Steve Nielsen Marty Magee

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Letters to the EditorHave a comment or want to tell us what you think about local issues or stories?

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by Bill Sanderson The Council meeting for February 28 was very efficient and friendly. All councilors and the City Recorder were present along with half a dozen guests. An additional guest was the City Re-corder from Gates, Oregon, who com-mented on common affairs and proce-dure. The consent agenda (including previous council minutes, accounts payable, and liquor license applica-tions) were approved and there were no general citizen comments. City Hall update included news that the siding installation has begun and the roofing sub-contractor (Gates and Sons from Aumsville) has been selected. The Trail Enhancement project has been reduced in scope and is being re-organized. Many community members strongly support this Trail project and hope the City staff prioritizes work on this. New grant applications will follow. The City Personnel handbook is still being reviewed to make sure that some policies do not conflict with existing or-dinances. CCIS is providing advice to

our legal staff for revisions or modifi-cations, and Mr. McGehee will incor-porate those. The schedule from the insurance company indicates that the review should be completed by March 15, 2012. The handbook will then be presented to Council for approval and adoption. New business items included infor-mation that nominees are needed for the Marion White Volunteerism Award. Nominations may be made to the staff or to council. The First Christian Church has applied to close SW 3rd Ave to vehicular traffic between SW Broadway and SW Cedar Streets during youth activities, typically on Thursday, Friday or Saturday nights during the school year and Wednesday nights during the summer. Minutes from the Planning Commis-sion were presented and accepted. 4th of July committee had no report; there have been changes within the commit-tee. Mayor Kirsch adjourned the meeting at 6:29 p.m. until the next meeting on March 13, 2012.

Mill City City Council Notes The following is a submission from a local resident about what happened at the last

city council meeting for Mill City. The submission has not been verified by The Canyon Weekly nor by the City of Mill City. As such, it is printed as opinion only. Official

meeting minutes are available through Mill City City Hall.

Linn deputies investigate medical marijuana robbery near Lyons Press Release - Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports his deputies are investigat-ing a robbery of a private residence in the 44000 Block of Thomas Creek Rd near Ly-ons. On 02-29-11 at 3:29am, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office 9-1-1 center received a call from a 57 year old man reporting he and his roommate had just been bound with duct tape and robbed.

The men reported that two male suspects entered the residence through an unlocked front door wearing masks. The suspects duct taped the hands and ankles of both men. Neither victim was injured. The two sus-pects said they had a gun, though no weap-on was displayed. The suspect males were described as white males approximately 30 years of age, 5’10” to 6’ 0” tall, wearing un-known color coats and jeans. The suspects

took containers of medical Marijuana and less than $200 in cash. It is believed approximately ¼ pound of processed marijuana was stolen. The suspects were last seen leaving the residence and

the victims heard a vehicle leave the area. A search of the area was conducted by sev-eral deputies and the suspects were not lo-cated. Approximately 10 grams of marijuana was recovered in the area where the sus-pects’ car was believed have been parked. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Linn County Sheriff’s Office Detectives at (541) 967-3950. According to Sgt. Art Sprague of the Linn County Sheriff’s Office (a former member of the now disbanded Mill City Police De-partment) there is no new evidence available as of Monday.

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a Friday afternoon match-up in the state semi-final round against league rival and two-time defend-ing state champion Regis. The Wolver-ines lost 44 to 28 in a great effort. They were actually down by just six points with three minutes to play, but eventually succumbed to the Rams balanced attack, led by seniors Whitney Koehnke and Kasse Keudell. Freshman guard Han-nah Thompson was named player of the game for the Wolverines. Santiam then moved on to play a Satur-day afternoon consolation game (3rd/5th) vs. the Enterprise Outlaws of the nearby Blue Mountain Conference. The Wol-verines prevailed in a low scoring affair, 29 – 22 to take third place in state. Se-nior J.J. Halemeier scored 11 points and pulled down 10 rebounds and Freshman Hannah Thompson was named player of the game. Two Wolverines were also named to the all-tournament team, which is voted on by the coaches. J.J. Halemeier was named to the all-tourna-ment second team and Brittney Thompson was honored as an all-tournament first team se-lection. This marks the Lady Wolver-ines’ fourth trip to Pendleton in the past six years. They have finished in the top three each time, including a state cham-pionship in 2009. The commu-nity has a lot to be proud of.

These ladies have consistently placed at or near the top of the 2A level, which en-compasses over forty schools around the state. Most importantly, they do it with class. Congratulations ladies, and coach-ing staff, on another great season! Santiam Wolverines team members: Players - Seniors: J.J. Halemeier, Lacie Prindel, Alexis Strong; Juniors: Brittney Thompson, McKenzie Reeser, Olivia Santos; Sophomores: Kelsey Arndt, Ali-sha Clark, Harli Davidson and Fresh-man Hannah Thompson; Team Manager - Jocelyn Urban; Coaches: Head Coach – Randy LaFollett; Assistant Coaches – Rich Moore and Rob LaFollett. This year marked Pendelton’s 50th year of hosting the State Basketball Tourna-ment. In Celebration all were invited to meet on the floor of the Armory who had played there in years past. Joining from our local contingent included Vicky Por-ter, Debbie Fawcett , Stephanie Grenbe-mer and David Plots.

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It’s been a long time since Ken Cartwright hosted Bluegrass Jams in Salem, but they’re back. The first jam is March 25 (and will usually be the third Sunday of each month) from 2-5pm at the Clockworks Coffee House on N. Commercial St. This is a free jam open to all players of bluegrass music at a intermediate or advanced level. You’re welcome to come and listen or bring your non electric, traditional bluegrass instrument and music and do some pickin’ and grinnin’ with us. Info: Ken at 503-507-2941. Sponsored by the Salem chapter of the Oregon Bluegrass Association.

Bluegrass jams return to Salem

Wolverines: Two named to all tournament team

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Canyon Weekly seeks contributing writers

Are you a local writer who is yearning to share your story? Do you have an in-terest in the riches our canyon communi-ties have to offer, or a hobby or pursuit that might inspire the next generation, or even this generation? We’d like to hear from you. The Canyon Weekly is current-ly seeking submissions of all types, from budding wordsmiths to published authors, journalists, biographers and poets. Email your story:[email protected].

Medical Equipment available for loan

The Canyon Senior Center at 844 S. 1st St in Mill City has a revolving loaning li-brary of medical equipment available to borrow for any locals in need. An array of wheel chairs, crutches, commode, show-er chairs etc. are on hand. Donations of equipment are always welcome too. Info: 503-897-4176. The Senior Center is open Mon-Thursdays 10-2, Fridays 10-4.

Mill City Community Garden plots open

Registration is open for plots at the Com-munity Gardens in Mill City. A 15x15 foot plot is $10 for the season. Info: Susan Chamberlin at 503-949-5965

PGE to host Cascade Crossings power line

project meetings Portland General Electric is hosting seven informational open houses in early March to update landowners and others interested in its proposed Cascade Cross-ing Transmission Project. PGE will share maps of its current proposal and be avail-able to discuss the project. The PGE open houses are intended to provide feedback to PGE, and are not part of the formal government permitting pro-cesses. Representatives from the state and federal permitting agencies will attend to provide information and answer questions about their review processes and provide opportunities for public input. Info: Cas-cadeCrossingProject.com. Locally, two of the seven PGE open houses are scheduled:

• Stayton: March 12, 4 – 7 p.m., Stayton Community Center, 400 W. Virginia

• Mill City: March 15, 4 – 7 p.m., Mill City Middle Sch., 450 S.W. Evergreen

Portland General Electric Company is headquartered in Portland, Ore., and is a fully integrated electric utility that serves approximately 822,000 residential, com-mercial and industrial customers in Or-egon. Visit Potland General Electric at PortlandGeneral.com.

Idanha/Detroit Fire to hold budget meeting

A meeting of the Budget Committee of the Idanha/Detroit RFPD will be held on March 19, 5:30pm at the Detroit City Meeting Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013, to receive the budget message and receive comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting; any person may appear. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after March 19, 2012 at 120 Detroit Ave, 9am-4pm.

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Hiker dies after fall at Silver Falls State Park

A 56-year old Woodburn man died Fri-day night after apparently slipping and falling to his death while hiking in Silver Falls State Park. On March 2, 2012 at 10:20pm, OSP re-ceived a report that Daniel Frank Bonham, age 56, from Woodburn, was overdue af-ter going hiking earlier in the day at Sil-ver Falls State Park. OSP troopers, State Park rangers and Marion County Sheriffs Office Search & Rescue responded to the park at approximately 11:15pm and began searching for the hiker. At approximately 2:45am, State Park

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Cascade Crossing Transmission Project

Open House Meetings in Your Area Portland General Electric is continuing to work on permit applications for its proposed Cascade Crossing Transmission Project, a 215-mile transmission line that would run from Boardman, Ore., to the Salem area. The project, which could deliver up to 2,600 megawatts of electricity to customers, is proposed to enhance reliability of the region’s electrical grid, provide transmission access to more renewable energy projects and help meet customers’ growing energy needs.

PGE is hosting seven open houses in early March to meet with landowners and others interested in the project. While the information will be preliminary and subject to change, PGE will share maps of the current proposal and be available to discuss various aspects of the project.

Meeting Schedule

Date Location Venue

Monday, March 54 – 7 p.m.

Boardman Port of Morrow Conference Center Hall2 Marine Drive

Tuesday, March 610 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Boardman Port of Morrow Conference Center Hall 2 Marine Drive

Thursday, March 84 – 7 p.m.

Maupin S. Wasco County High School 699 4th Street

Saturday, March 1010 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Salem PGE Line Center 4245 Kale Street NE

Monday, March 124 – 7 p.m.

Stayton Stayton Community Center 400 W. Virginia

Tuesday, March 134 – 7 p.m.

Portland Two World Trade Center Plaza Conference Room 121 S.W. Salmon Street

Thursday, March 154 – 7 p.m.

Mill City Mill City Middle School450 S.W. Evergreen

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rangers spotted the man’s body near Winter Falls. Due to darkness, difficult terrain, and ice and snow on the trails, the recovery of his body started about 7am. The recovery effort was co-ordinated by Marion County Search & Rescue. Preliminary investigation indicates Bonham slipped while hiking and fell about 100 feet to where he was found. Family members told in-vestigators he was a frequent park visitor who knew the area well. Oregon State Police, with the assistance of Marion County Sheriffs Office and the medical examiner, are continuing the investigation. The man’s body was recovered Saturday morning.

Linn County Sheriff recruiting teen search and rescue volunteers

The Linn County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting young men and women, ages 14-18, to join the Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue Team and par-ticipate in an 11 day summer training program. This will be the 19th Search and Rescue Train-ing Academy in Linn County and will be held June 22 through July 2. Those who are interested in becoming an inte-gral part of the Sheriff’s Office search and res-cue mission should have an interest in commu-nity service and a desire to be a part of a highly trained & professional life saving organization. There is an application process that includes oral interviews, a background check and physi-cal aptitude test. Successful applicants will be eligible to attend the 11 day Search and Rescue Training Academy in June. The training will include classes in wilderness survival, shelter building, search tactics, first aid/CPR, map and compass reading, rappelling, and many more topics. There will also be a 3 day field exercise in the Cascades that includes a 20 mile hike. Info: Staff Sergeant Joe Larsen at the Linn County Sheriff’s Office (541-812-2272) or vis-it the Linn County Sheriff’s Office website at www.linnsheriff.org. Applications are available on the website and at the Sheriff’s Office in Al-bany.

Local youth group to host spaghetti fundraiser

Wyldlife Spagehetti Dinner Fundraiser will be held on March 14, from 5:30- 7:30pm at the Santiam High School Commons. Please come out and support your local kids earn an oppor-tunity for to go to church camp this summer for only $5 per dinner.

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Two of Santiam’s top Wrestlers went to the mat at the State Wrestling tour-nament in Portland last weekend, ac-companied by Coach Kerry Crowston and Coach JJ Jensen. Senior Robert

Young won one match against Elgin, and was one opponent away from plac-ing, with a loss in his second match. Sophomore Peyton DuPuis had a great showing in his second trip to State, los-

ing two close matches, but with more chances to come next year! Great job Robert and Peyton! Thanks for rep-resenting Santiam High School with such a strong showing!

Pictured L to R are Peyton DuPuis, JJ Jensen, Kerry Crowston

and Robert Young.

Santiam High wrestlers go to state

Young dance teams from throughout the state will be converging at Santiam High School Gym this Saturday as the Valley Starlights host their 3rd annual competition. Dancers ranging from 1st-8th grade compete in several dif-ferent age groups and categories such as hip hop, lyrical and jazz. The Valley Starlights, coached by Carrie Larsen and her assistant, Mandy Hartline, is a club team consisting of girls from Salem, Stayton, Sublimity, Mill City and Gates. These girls prac-tice about 3 times a week as a team - and their talent is outstanding. Local dancers include Chloe Stinson and

Grace Goodell who, even though are 5th grader, will be dancing on the Ju-nior High team. The Santiam Wolverettes with coach Christina Stinson will be helping with the event and presenting an exhibition dance. The doors will open Saturday, March 10, 10:30am and the competition starts at 11:30am. Admission: Adults $6, se-niors and students $4, kids under 6 are free. Anyone who brings a canned food donation will get $1 off of their admis-sion. A gift table and concession stand are available all day at the competition.

Junior dance team competition Saturday

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Create a Vision for Your Business.Use right and left brain techniques to create a compelling vision for your business & make practical plans to achieve it. Saturday, March 10, 9am – 1pm, Trexler Farm - Mehama

How to Read Your CustomersMake your sales life easier by learning how to read customers as soon as they walk in the door. A fun, dynamic class that can change your business life. Monday, March 12, 6– 9pm Trexler Farm – Mehama

Building Relationships, Building Sales Learn how to increase your sales and customer satisfaction by building solid relationships with customers. Monday, March 19, 6pm – 9pm Trexler Farm - Mehama

Create a Vision for Your Business.Use right and left brain techniques to create a compelling vision for your business & make practical plans to achieve it. Thursday, April 5, 6pm – 9pm, Gates Fire Hall – Gates

Three Simple Steps to Business Success. An in-depth look at improv-ing the management of your business in three simple steps. Businesses that follow this model have a 90% success rate. Saturday, April 7, 9am – 1pm, Gates Fire Hall – Gates

Identify Your Target Market & How to Reach It. Knowing who you are aiming for saves time, money and energy – and increases profits! Figure out who your best custom-ers are and how to reach them most effectively. Thursday, April 12, 6pm – 9pm, Gates Fire Hall – Gates

Offered in Sublimity at Canyon Edge Cafe:

• Identify Your Target Market & How to Reach It - March 13, 6pm – 9pm

• Three Simple Steps to Business Success - March 17, 9am – 1pm

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Upcoming FREE Business Classes All classes are free & will include refreshments. Open to micro-enterprise own-ers with five or fewer employees or area residents thinking about opening a busi-ness. Priority seating goes to low/moderate income folks.

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by Marty Magee “Meet me at Lowe’s.” I drove to Lowe’s - about a mile away in Clovis, California. Jim Clough, our builder, drove over 30 miles to Lowe’s in Salem, Oregon. He called me from his cell phone when he arrived. I picked out the exact granite-like sink I wanted, gave him the number. He con-firmed with me we were looking at the same thing—740 miles away. Jim called or e-mailed with suggestions and questions. We talked until we agreed. “Which way do you want this side garage door to swing?” and “Do you want a window in the attic?” We had our own concerns. “I hate losing our den.” and “What if I add a couple feet on the side of your living room and dining area?” As a child, we had a built-in ironing board—just a little con-

venience and memory. I asked for it. Jim did it. My 96-year-old mom still cooks. We ordered a pull-out shelf for her mixer. We got it. We came to see our tall tan and orange Mill City house only a couple of times before we moved in. “I wish we’d asked for a win-dow in this upstairs guest room.” “I can do that!” And he did. We built our house long dis-tance. Because of Jim’s integrity and skill, it worked—clear down to the kitchen sink.

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Marty Magee is a local author/playwrite who lives in Mill City with her husband, David, and her mother Georgia Aker. Her play, Bringing Spices, will be present-ed at Mill City Baptist Church April 8, 11am. She is also the author of “Ebenezer and Ninety-Eight Friends, Musings on Life, Scripture, and the Hymms.”

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Members of the Mill City Fire Department would like to remind everyone that when you change your clocks forward in time for Day-light Savings on March 11, you should also take the time to check your smoke detectors. Older detectors need to have the batteries change at least twice a year, the newer detec-tors have a ten year battery. If your detector is ten years old or older, it should be replaced. Smoke detectors DO save lives. Take the time to get your children involved in monthly smoke detector tests to make sure they are working properly, along with the test also drill

with family members to evacuate your home in case of a fire. Every home needs multiple detectors, one is not enough. There should be a detector outside of every bedroom and at least one on every floor of your home. The sound of a detec-tor can increase your survival from a fire by at least 50%. The fire departments have bro-chures on how to maintain and the placement of detectors in your home, if you are interested in these you can call the fire hall at 503-897- 2390 or stop by and pick them up.

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Pre-season deals at Lodge at Detroit Lake The Lodge at Detroit Lake welcomes you to try out their beautifully rebuilt lodge - and save some money - if you book by March 31 & stay by April 30. Try this option for your vacation that’s close to home and enjoy massage ser-vices, jetted tubs, free wi-fi and HBO. Or invite your family and friends to en-joy some peaceful time at Detroit Lake

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March 1, local history buffs gathered at Gates Fire Hall to be entertained by the compelling stories and historical tales of Pat Wilkins, a veteran journal-ist/author/ KATU news anchor and host of KATU’s on-the-road series North-west Journal. Pat, who now describes himself as retired, detailed a time in Oregon’s His-tory when Zachary Taylor was presi-dent and Abraham Lincoln was offered governorship of the Oregon Territory. Of course Mr. Lincoln declined, much to the urging of Mrs. Lincoln, with her rightful concerns over young Eddy Lincoln’s health. In a torrid turn, Mr. John Gaines was awarded the status of Governor but lost two young daughters to yellow fever en route around Cape Horn, and his wife was killed from a fall from a horse soon after he arrived in Oregon. Another story Mr. Wilkins presented, The Challenge of Gates Hill Road, led the audience through his white knuck-led adventure ride with his dog, Hydi as they travelled the local passageway connecting Gates with the Little North

Fork. In a recent winter, as a lark, Wilkins nosed down the north side of Gates Hill Road which had turned to ice. The author was notably shaken by what proved to be a harrowing to-boggan-like slide down that two mile stretch. This story, along with others featuring dogs, will be included in Pat Wilkins’ soon to be published, Perfect Dogs Tales and Stories of other Re-markable Animals. Mr. Wilkins is currently a contribut-ing writer to the West Side Newspa-per in Salem. He is also the author of Somewhere in Oregon, Somewhere in the Pacific Northwest, Somewhere in Eastern Oregon, and Somewhere in Oregon, Gems of State History. The North Santiam Historical Society meets the first Thursday of each month. Upcoming: April 5, May 3 and June 7. The Canyon Life Museum in Mill City will be opened for Memorial day weekend, Thursday, Friday and Satur-day and is also available for touring by appointment. For information call Francis Thomas at 503-897-2816.

Historical society hosts author Wilkins

Last week, The Canyon Weekly reported that the A cappella singing group Soul-d Out was from Wooburn High School. These talented young men and lovely young ladies are actually from Wilsonville High School. The Canyon Weekly

sincerely apologizes for the mis-information.

Events Coming Soon

Chaplain for Home Visits Pastor John Olivera of Mill City visits those who cannot get out for prayer. 503-910-8164FREE RIDE to Gates Community Church of Christ for Sunday services. Call 503-897-3210 (lv msg) and Dale Di-etzel will stop by your house. He’ll call you with time. Sunday School at 9:45am.

Wolverettes State Dance Team Com-petition, Portland Memorial Coliseum. Thursday - Saturday (March 15-17)

Free Job Interview Workshop. March 15, 7pm. Stayton Public Library E.G. Siegmund Meeting Room, 515 N. First Avenue, Stayton. Learn how to land your next job. No registration required. Info: 503-769-3313

Detroit Lake Recreation Area Business Association meets March 17, 10am at Cedars Restaurant in Detroit

Tummies, Tots and Tweens kid stuff sale March 24, 9am-4pm at Santiam Val-ley Grange in Lyons. Maternity, baby and children’s equipment and accessories. 1140 5th St, Lyons. 503-859-2161.North Santiam River Guides Associa-tion meets on Wednesday, March 28 at 6p.m. at Neufeldt’s Diner in Aumsville. River outings and fishing clinics and youth activities and cleanup projects will be discussed. Guests are welcome.Mill City Lions Club meets March 28 (2nd & 4th Wednesday) 6:30pm at Mt. Edge Cafe, 320 NW Santiam Blvd, Mill City. Info: Sandy Lyness 503-551-2645

Drug and Alcohol Free Grad Night Party fundraiser and Polaris Quad raffle. March 31, over 18 only. Tickets: $20 each (only 300 sold) purchase at the Santiam Canyon School District Office or U.S. Bank in Mill City.

Habitat for Humanity annual Spring Breakfast fundraiser March 31, 8-9:30 am at Regis High School (550 W. Regis St., Stayton) to celebrate the impact Habitat has within the SLAMMS (Stay-ton, Lyons, Aumsville, Mehama, Mill City, and Sublimity) service-area, and to

raise funds for its current Mill City Build and future builds. Free. RSVP to Doug Doornink at 541-401-3003 by March 9.

Canyon Readers at Trexler Farm in Mehama. This group has about 6-10 people of all ages in a comfortable group discussion format. Upcoming books include - Apr 12: The Hunger Game by Suzanne Collins. May 10: The Inven-tion of Air by Steven Johnson. Dinner 6:30pm, discussion at 7pm. Meets every second Thursday of the month. Info: Herb Bastuscheck 503-859-2668.

Federal Lakes Recreation Committee, Detroit Lake meets April 18, 2012.

Events This WeekWednesday, March 7

7pm North Santiam School Board Special Session. Renewal of Contracts/Board Goals. This session of the School Board will be held at the district office, 1155 N Third Avenue, Stayton.7pm Mill City 4th of July Committee meets at Mill City City Hall, 228 SW Broadway St.

Thursday, March 87:15-8:15am Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast at Gates Elementary School. Must purchase tickets in advance, and don’t forget to wear your Jammies (no slippers please.) Info: 503-897-2191. 6:30pm Canyon Readers at Trexler Farm in Mehama. The River of Doubt - Theodore Rooseveldt’s Darkest Journey by Candice Millard.. Dinner 6:30pm, dis-cussion at 7pm. Info: Herb Bastuscheck 503-859-2668.6:30pm Idanha/Detroit Fire Dept Volunteer Recruit Meeting at Detroit Meeting Hall. Info: Chief Jim Trett 503-854-3494 or Kevin Hills 503-507-5858Interested in volunteering? No training required, no residency requirements. Housing provided for non-residents in a brand new fire hall with separate mens/womens quarters. Volunteers start with general first responder train-ing. For safety, this department does not enter burning buildings. Criminal and background check required. Small

per call pay.7-8pm Lyons-Mehama Water District Board meets at Mehama Fire Hall7-9pm North Santiam Watershed Council public meeting: PGE on the Cascade Crossing Project at Stayton Community Center (400 W Virginia St). Info: 503-930-8202

Friday, March 95-8pm Doernbecher Carnival at San-tiam High School 6-9pm Parent’s Time Out - kids movie night at Canyon Bible Fellowship, 446 Cedar St, Lyons. Bible story, popular kids movie, games. Info: 503-859-26276-8pm Zumbathon® Charity Event March 9, 6-8pm at the Mari-Linn School gym (641 Fifth Street) to help fund the sixth grade class trip to the OMSI Santi-am Science School this May. $10/adults, $5 for kids 12 & under; tickets at the door. Zumbathon info: 503-949-7621 or [email protected]. Outdoor School info: Rosa Carbaugh, 503-385-7641 or [email protected].

Saturday, March 1010:30 Valley Starlights host dance team competition for teams, grades 1-8. Santiam High School Gym. Adults $6, seniors and students $4, kids under 6 are free. Bring a canned food donation to get $1 off of your admission.11:30am Prom Dress donation collec-tion event “All Dressed Up”, an event of gathering gently used special occa-sion dresses, dress shoes, accessories for the young ladies of the Canyon, will be collecting items at the Valley Starlight Dance competition, SHS gym in Mill City. Info: Canyon Crisis Center 503-897-2327, or on Facebook.Steak Night at Mill City Moose Lodge.

Sunday, March 11Daylight Savings Time Begins

Monday, March 124:30pm Home Opener - Santiam Var-sity Baseball7pm Idanha City Council meets at city hall

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: [email protected]. Please check with the event organizer before planning your schedule.

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Tuesday, March 139am Mill City Municipal Court meets at MC Fire Hall6pm Lyons Planning Commission meets at city hall6pm Mill City City Council meets at Mill City Middle School library6:30pm Detroit City Council meets at the Detroit meeting room

Wednesday, March 141pm Lyons Garden Club at the Lyons Fire Department meeting room. Info: Jean Evett, 503-859-2563 or Diane Stockmar at 503-394-2197.4:30pm Varsity Baseball at Santiam5:30-7:30pm Wyldlife Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at the Santiam High School Commons. Please come out and support your local kids earn an opportunity for to go to church camp this summer. $5 per dinner.6:30pm Mill City Lions Club meets at Mt Edge Cafe 320 NW Santiam Blvd, Mill City. Info: Sandy Lyness 503-551-26457pm Wolverette’s Dance Team Town Performance Santiam High School’s award winning team performs free for the community. Dancing to the theme Unbro-ken, the team invokes powerful emotions with their graceful - yet edgy - choreogra-phy. Santiam High School gym.7-9pm Lyons Rural Fire District Board meets at the Lyons Fire Hall meeting room. Topics include a Board vote on bringing a bond measure to ballot.

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 Canyon 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 up-coming performances. All levels welcome. Info: Jo Ann at 503-859-3426.

Tuesdays10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Bible Fellowship, Lyons 910-491812pm Senior Meals Fellowship Hall,

MC Presbyterian. Meals on Wheels: Ruth:503 897-22041pm Bingo Mill City Eagles Lodge7:30pm 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 paint-ing, all levels welcome. Weekly on Wednesdays. Drop in, open to all. 503 859-22137pm Wii Bowling MC Eagles Lodge. 7pm AA Mtg Santiam Chapel, Lyons.

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. All kids MUST be picked up by 9pm. 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 Santi-am High School commons 265 SW Ever-green St. Mill City 503-949-7621

Fridays.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

Mill City Moose Lodge Calendar:Mondays: 5-7pm, $1 Hot Dogs Tuesdays: 5-7pm $1 BurgersWednesdays: Lodge Meetings start at 6pm. Members welcome sit in and give in-put. Activity planning is the first Tuesday of each month. Fridays: 7-9pm Pool PracticeSundays: 12pm Pool League

Members and Guests Welcome.

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North Santiam River volume forecast is for a Packsaddle flow of about 1,100 cu-bic feet per second flow for the next ten days or more. Mehama flow is expected to be around 2,300 cfs and around 4 ft deep. Fish counts going over Willamette Falls have been slow because of the cold wa-ter, but we have 3,785 Winter Steelhead, 6 Summer Steelhead, and 1 Chinook counted so far. Summer Steelhead are not counted in January or February, but they do come over in modest numbers. As the water warms, the big fish numbers will again appear. Newly arriving steelhead and salmon are first available in the North Santiam in the area of Green’s Bridge and Jefferson. The junction of the North and South Santiam rivers is a place where fish hang out for long periods of time while they decide which river to ascend. Some of the new fish have already gone to Stay-ton Island and Mehama and Minto Park, but most of them are down by Jefferson and Green’s Bridge. Many boaters participated in the Learn the River Trip from Green’s Bridge to Santiam Rest Stop at the I-5 Bridge. Prior to the trip, the run was scouted so the lead-ers had recent experience with the divided channels. Years ago, all the channels in the run were clear and novice boaters could just drift right through safely. Big storms and floods washed trees down and cre-ated obstacles that can sink boats. There are three of these situations now between one and three miles down from Green’s Bridge. The safe channels are easy to ne-gotiate, but boaters need to identify the safe route. Taking the wrong channel can cause rescue work. There is so much good fishing water in that area that it would be easy to spend 8 hours on the 5 mile drift from Green’s Bridge to Jefferson. Steelheaders Salem Chapter meets on Wednesday March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Wholesale Sports in Salem. Upcoming events will be planned for and discussed. Guests are welcome.

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Looking for ride share to Stayton. I work Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm. Gas prices are going up. call Carol Anne 503-897-3582. Please leave a message if no answer.

Remember, ride share ads in The Canyon Weekly are ALWAYS FREE!

Are you in need of clothing, bedding, household goods, furniture, medical equipment? These items and more available at no charge for the people of the North Santiam Canyon. Local resource center has plenty to share. 503-991-4230.For Rent CLEAN 2 bedroom 1.5 Bath duplex with single car garage and fenced backyard. Washer/dryer hookups. Newer Stove and Refrig. Close to schools. SEC 8 considered. $650 Rent + security de-posit. Call 503-510-2021 for info.For Rent: Studio apt. on the creek in Gates. $450.00/mo with a $450.00 depos-it. Call Jim 503.871.3344. No Fri. night or Sat. calls please.For Rent: 2 Bdrm, 1 bath home in Gates. Single car garage, deck, shed, refrigera-tor, yard. Electric and wood heat. $650 per month plus 1 month deposit. 503-859-3575.Space for rent. Suitable for an office or Salon in Gates. (503) 897-2966 or (503) 897-2161.For Rent. 3BR, 2 Bath, 1500 sq ft house on a large lot in Gates. $800 Mo. + $600 deposit. Call 503-897-3174.For Rent: 2 bedroom Apartment in Gates. $500/month, $500 deposit. Water and sewer included. No Friday night or Saturday calls please. Jim 503-871-3344.Babysitter available in Lyons area. 12 years old, available from 3 to 8 week-days and some weekends. Call 541-619- 7416.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].

Quilts, Quilts, Quilts! Crib, Twin, Double, Queen and King Sizes avail-able. Hand made by a local crafter with years of experience. Price range from $25-$250. Many with hand embroidery. Make great gifts for all occasions. 503- 897-8888Epson 800 or 1800 Printer Ink Car-tridges for sale. 10 cartridges, all colors, brand new, never opened. $50 or best offer. 503-897-2236.1982 Red C-30 Chevrolet Dually Dump Steel bed 87” wide by 142” long, with 42” racks. Runs OK, rebuilt dump cylinder. Needs brake job. $2800 OBO. David 503-854-3320 ext 383 voice mail or [email protected] Breitenbush Hot Springs, Detroit OreThe Canyon Weekly is proud to an-nounce our expanded services. Get your business seen in print and online - featur-ing Google Ad Words and search engine optimizations. Call for your free consul-tation today! 503-569-1229Let your Home Shine with Ellie’s Af-fordable Housecleaning. Fast, Friendly, and Reliable - thorough cleaning for your home, cabin or business. Plenty of local refs. 503-689-4713.

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Mill City Middle School’s February, 2012

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Mill City Middle School ~ Tigers of the Month

Gates Elementary Students of the Month

Gates Elementary School’s January 2012 Students of the Month: Front row left to right: Shania Katlong, Jen-essa Leon, Julia Miller, Hope Schenk, and Emily Larson. Back row left to right: Preston Tinney, Katelynn Kindred,

Quinten Cook, Haley Kosack, and Cole Cottell. The Lyons Playgroup is from 1-2:30pm at the Lyons Fire De-partment on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Playgroups are tons of fun for children and the whole family! Anyone who has a child 0-5 is invited, and it’s FREE! For more information, call Hanna at Family Building Blocks at 503-507-5582

Lyons play-group continues on 3rd Tuesday

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

Mill City

Christian Church

Sunday School 9am

Worship 10am

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Gates Community Church of Christ

“..reaching the canyon for Christ.”Mike Stair, MinisterSunday School 9:45am

Worship 11am

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The American Legion A group of veterans providing services to veterans. If you’re a veteran and in need of help, we want to provide that help - and urge you to phone one of the four local volunteers listed below.

Tom White 503-897-2139 CoordinatorJan Jones 503-559-3352 CoordinatorJim Gulliford 503-897-2872 CoordinatorBarb Thomas 503-897-2594 Coordinator

Mary Helen (Gordon) Wright was born at home in Portland, Oregon, on January 25, 1935 to James Bruce Gordon and Edna Anita (Richards) Gordon. She died of pan-creatic cancer at her home surrounded by her 4 children on March 4, 2012. Mary is survived by her sisters Alice Reese, Janice Swanson, and brother James Bruce Gordon. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, older sister Edna Walker and younger brother Bob Gordon. Mary graduated from Detroit High School and then earned her teaching certificate, Bachelor’s degree and Special Education endorse-ment from Oregon College of Education. She spent her entire teaching career in the Mill City School District, retiring after 37 years. Mary cher-ished her friends and was blessed with many life-long friendships from high school, col-lege and her teaching years. Mary and James Wright were married July 10, 1955. They have 4 children: Kathy and Ken Kindred, Jim Wright, David Wright and Laurinda, Susan and Jimmy Hagberg. They have 8 grandchildren: Korey Kindred, Kristy and Lanny Martin, Miles and Jas-mine Wright, Ryan Wright and Curea, Bran-don Wright and Becca, Jennica Hagberg and Neil, Jesse Hagberg, and 5 precious great-grandchildren, Katelynn Kindred, Ka-leb Martin, Cailyn and Conner Wright, and

Matthew Wright. Mary and James enjoyed party bridge for many years, and taught the game to Kathy and Ken so they would always have a full table. After retiring, Mary enjoyed playing duplicate bridge. She developed many spe-cial friendships during the years and after her cancer diagnosis, set a goal of obtaining her Life Masters. She went to many tour-

naments with friends and with Kathy as her partner. Mary is remembered for her Love of life, family, friends and laughter. She was totally at peace with her life and wanted to live each good day but was ready to say Good Bye when her days weren’t good anymore. Mary told her family that she lived a blessed life which was only enhanced after her diagnosis of cancer. Found in Mary’s note-book of handwritten po-

ems was the following: If when I’m gone others say, “She loved life, I remember her laughter, she cared for me” and at the end, “she understood, she was my friend.” Then my loved ones, go your way knowing I rest content thereafter. Mary’s last wish was that her body could be used for medical research, she was ac-cepted by the MedCure Research program. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Santiam High School Commons on Sunday, March 11 at 2pm. There will be a potluck for all friends and family to enjoy.

ObituaryMary Helen WrightJanuary 25 1935-March 4 2012

Notice of budget committee meeting &

hearing on state revenue sharing City of Mill City

A public meeting of the Budget Commit-tee of the City of Mill City to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013, will be held at Mill City Presbyterian Church, 236 SW Broadway St., Mill City. The meeting will take place on the 21st day of March, 2012 at 7pm. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message. A second meeting of the Budget Committee will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7pm to conduct a public hearing concerning pro-posed uses of state revenue sharing funds. This notice is in accordance with ORS 221.770. Citizens may submit public tes-timony regarding the use of these funds in writing or by appearing in person at the hearing. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after Thursday, March 21, 2012 at City Hall between the hours of 9am-4pm, Monday through Friday. City Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call Stacie Cook or Trisha Ruby at 897-2302 before noon on the day prior to the Budget Committee meeting if you need an interpreter for the hearing impaired or any other special ac-commodation. Info: Stacie Cook, CMC, City Recorder 897-2302 or Trisha Ruby, Finance Clerk 897-2302 (City Hall).

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Organizers of the annual Youth Benefit Golf Tournament are seeking youth-oriented groups who need funds to support their ac-tivities. An estimated $9,000 is available for scholarships and youth programs like sports, clubs, educational groups and troop organi-zations, which was raised at the 2011 sum-mer golf tournament. Typically, scholarships are awarded in $500 increments. Eligible programs must serve the North Santiam Canyon communities of Lyons, Mehama, Elkhorn, Mill City, Gates, Detroit, Idanha, Stayton and Sublimity. Requesting organizations should send 4

copies your request (with a detailed descrip-tion of how those funds would be used) to YBGT ℅ Mike Long PO Box 107, Mill City OR 97360. Requests must be received by March 31, 2012. Over 11 years, the golf tournament has raised over $90,000 for local youth causes. They are currently seeking sponsors and players for the 2012 summer fundraiser on August 25, 2012 at Elkhorn Golf Course. Last year’s largest sponsors included San-tiam Memorial Hospital and Dr. Pierce - He-matology Oncology of Salem. Created and spearheaded by Mill City resi-

dent Mike Long, the event is organized in partnership with the Canyon Senior Center and the North Santiam Chamber of Com-merce. Info: Mike Long 503-897-4902 or [email protected] or www.YBGolf.com. Other local businesses and individuals that supported our youth causes include: Mill City Pharmacy, Ark Animal Care, Kelly Lumber Sales, Mrs. Josephine Reid, Mill City Dental Center, Frances & Emmet Thomas, Mill City/Gates American Legion, North Santiam Funeral Service, NW Pre-ferred Federal Credit Union, Brad & Karen Yates, Dave Valencia - State Farm Insur-ance, Focus Heating & Construction, Inc., Giovanni’s Mountain Pizza, Rosie’s Moun-tain Coffee House, Circle K, Mill City Vol-unteer Fire Fighters, Mike & Jan Long and others.

Funding available for youth causesDeadline March 31, sponsors sought for next year’s golf fundraiser

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