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The Canyon WeeklyFebruary 1, 2012 Volume 3, Issue 5

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Small groups of middle school age kids sat in circles, not just politely quiet, but intently quiet, actively listening, engaged in each others stories. Each child, all 171 of them from grades 5-8 at the Mill City Middle School, with a story to tell. Each with a story they wrote themselves to share at the 25th Annual Writing Festival. Guest Author Tom Birdseye, an award winning writer from Corvallis, joined the festival this year to shine a light on the path to becoming a published author. By his own account, Birdseye wasn’t inter-ested in academics as a youth, rather find-ing his passion in sports and the outdoors. Striking a familiar chord, he writes on his website, “I can really identify with the reluctant writer in school today. Every-thing seemed to get in the way of my com-pleting stories: from being left-handed,

to my poor spelling skills, from punctua-tion woes, to espe-cially a lack of ideas. Fortunately, the right people came along at the right time and helped me see past the hurdles, emphasizing instead the joy of the work …” His latest book, Storm Mountain, the author integrates his competence in moun-taineering with his confidence in his writ-ing. It’s a story about a daughter who wants to honor her late father by spread-ing his ashes from the same summit that took his life.

Other well know books by Tom Birdseye include: Attack of the Mutant Underwear, Eye of the Stone, and Tarantula Shoes. “Having guest authors each year is hugely important,” said

Mill City Middle School hosts 25th Annual Writing Festival

At the writing festival, guest author Tom Birdseye looks on as students share their writings.

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Mill City City Hall framework goes up, controversy continues The framing of the new city hall on 1st street in Mill City has started, and the bones of the building are starting to take on their intended shape. Driving by one might won-der how the finished project might look. Since the initial choosing of Precision Con-struction as the design build firm, the City of Mill City has been met with weekly chal-lenges to uphold their decisions. Many locals have remained quite vocal of their disapproval, and attendance to city

council meetings have taken an upward turn. Much of the discussion seems to be pointed at Precision Construction and their parent company, Hoffman Construction - who ac-cording to their website is one of the largest general contractors in the United States and has completed some of the most challeng-ing projects in the world....(with an) annual volume of $1 billion. Those statistics have proven a bit intimidating for local subcon-tractors.

That didn’t go unnoticed by the “higher ups” at Precision’s Portland office. On site is Kip Leonhardt, project superin-tendent for the build. Kip has been working for Precision Construction for over 3 years, and seen many projects through. He reports he was excited hearing about the build in Mill City and wanted to be part of it. “I was raised in Salem and have been fishing in this river since I was five,” he said, motioning towards the sound of the (cont’d on page 3)

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this year’s festival coordinator & teacher Teri Hart. “It gives our students a glimpse of the out-side world and helps make the world of writing more accessible, more attain-able.” Started in 1987 by teachers Carol Swanson and Monica Lawson, the writing festival has become a greatly anticipated event and a staple of edu-cation at the Mill City Middle School. Each year all students participate. The method in which they do so varies from teacher to teacher, and grade to grade. The outcome is an individually crafted composition - ready to read - and can be either fiction or non fiction. Some are very personal and poignant, some lighthearted and entertaining. Guest “listeners” are invited annually too, to provide an audience for the bud-

ding authors. This year 12 local volun-teers, in addition to many school staff members, came to offer an ear, and some feedback too. “The writing festival was certainly a joy. The students were talented, re-spectful, and engaged. A few had writ-ten delightful fiction and a couple were autobiographical. It was a most satisfy-ing afternoon,” wrote Gay Stuntzner, a resident of Mill City. “My time spent with the students at the story festival was a joy,” said Mill City resident Susan Chamberlin. “Tom Birdseye was interesting but no more so than the young authors in my group. They shared stories that ranged from complex fiction, as well as personal experiences that expressed emotional ties to family and exciting times far from home. I was impressed with the

thoroughness of one student who presented her writing complete with an appropriate cover drawing.”

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Santiam Snowmobile Club trip to Paulina The Idanha & Detroit based club made their annual trip to Paulina last Jan 27-28, pictured here. “Always a bonus when you scare the father when he tells

you to follow the brother,” said rider Cassidy Hills. “To get the lead foot award I would have to crash first, and so far I’m avoiding that pretty good.”

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Precision Construction: rigorous safety require-ments making it hard to find local contractors

nearby rapids. “When my boss read in your paper that the people were upset their money was going to Portland, he had a talk with me and told me to do everything I could to keep the bulk of the money local,” said Leonhardt, who admits it’s been a bit lean finding locals to bid subcontracting. “It is tough, we go through extreme paper work and safety meetings every week. It just doesn’t fit in with every one’s ideal job. Our safety program is the best there is, but it’s hard work maintaining it.” Several canyon contractors did take the challenge however. Local hires so far in-clude Z Excavation of Silverton, Lyons Heating and Cooling of Lyons, Griswold Electric of Lyons and plumbing will be done by Judson’s of Salem. Open bidding remains on drywall, roofing, finish work and siding. Frank Lumber and Freres Lumber has donated all the dimensional lumber, and the remainder is being pur-

chased from Kelly Lumber in Mill City. Kip Leonhardt, an affable man, keeps up a sense of “can-do” despite the so-so welcome and one minor setback early on. Leonhardt, who lives near Hillsborro, traded his gas guzzling truck for his daughter’s ’92 Toyota Corolla for his dai-ly commute. On the morning of Dec 29, Kip recalls, “I looked outside and asked if someone moved my car, then I realized someone sure had moved it. It was gone!” Adhering to small town standards Le-onhardt had tossed his keys to the floor-board. After all, the car was right next to the security fence. That evening Kip’s wife came to drive him home. Five days later a man by the name of Michael Gon-zalez was arrested in Salem for posses-sion of a stolen vehicle. “The craziest part was, why steal a car worth 400 bucks?” asked Kip, who con-tinues to drive the little white “beater” each day.

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Fireman’s Fundraiser at MC Moose Lodge

Mill City Moose Lodge will hold its an-nual Fireman’s “BALLOON POP” on Sunday, February 5 at 1pm at 815 NW Santiam Blvd. Mill City, OR. We have some GREAT prizes this year from many local establishments. We are looking forward to a fun filled day with the “SUPER BOWL” Party and potluck to follow. Balloons are $1 each with all proceeds to benefit Mill City and Gates Volunteer Fire Depart-ments. So grab a guest and a potluck dish and we will see you at the lodge for a POP’N GOOD TIME. (Members and Guests Welcome).

City of Lyons to host “State of the City”

address February 8, 6pm in the Lyons City Hall Council Chamber, the elected and appointed officials of the City of Lyons will be delivering a “State of the City Address”. Each of the City Councilors and Planning Commissioners will be sharing their activities for the preced-ing year as well as their aspirations for the upcoming year. Please join us for a year end review as we share our visions and goals for 2013 and beyond.

Stout Creek landowners to present

restoration project Over the past couple of years, Stout Creek landowners (Mehama) have worked together to improve the health of their watershed. Grant funding has helped remove invasive weeds, plant native vegetation, construct livestock fencing, and enhance fish habitat with large wood placements. Join us to learn what has happened and how you can get involved to restore your stream-side habitat on February 9, 7-8pm at the Stayton Community Center, 400 W. Virginia St. Info: 503-930-8202, www.nsantiamwatershed.org.

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Beware these cuties! Two Girl Scout troops from Mill City area are out in force selling those ever-tempting treats that we wait for all year long. Watch for them this week as you think about Thin Mints, Tagalongs - and those coconut things that never seem to last more than a few seconds, once opened. These gals will be selling door-to-door through mid-March. Store front sales start February 17.

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Events Coming Soon

Canyon Readers at Trexler Farm in Me-hama. This group has about 6-10 people of all ages in a comfortable group discus-sion format. Upcoming books include - Feb 9: Monte Walsh by Jack Schaeffer. Dinner 6:30pm, discussion at 7pm every second Thursday of the month. Info: Herb Bastuscheck 503-859-2668.North Santiam Watershed Council upcoming public meeting topics:• Stout Creek Stream Restoration in Part-nership with Local Landowners. Thurs-day, February 9, 7-9pm.

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

All presentations will be held at the North Santiam Watershed Council meet-ing at the Stayton Community Center (400 W Virginia St). Info: www.nsan-tiamwatershed.org; 503-930-8202Parent’s Time Out kids movie night. 6-9pm at Canyon Bible Fellowship, 446 Cedar St., Lyons. Second Friday of each month. Bible stories, popular kids movie and board games. Please pick kids up at 9pm. Info: 503-859-2627.Mill City Lions Club Annual Sweet-hearts Dinner February 11, 6pm at the Santiam High School commons. Baked

lasagna, salad, french bread, veg-etable and cheesecake. Proceeds benefit the Lions Club College Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $25 per couple or $13 for singles. Info: Sandy at 503-897-2142, Dan at 503-897-3014, Alexis or Brad at 503-897-2321.Mehama Fire Station Bingo Feb 11, 6pm-9pm, Mehama Fire Station, 21475 Ferry Road, Stayton (Me-hama). Lots of Prizes, and Conces-sions, $100 Blackout at 9pm.

55th Annual Sweetheart Breakfast, Feb 12, 7am-12:30pm. Stayton Volunteer Protection Co. #1 Annual Fundraiser at Mehama Fire Station, 21475 Ferry Rd, Stayton. Volunteers will be serving All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes, Ham & Eggs.North Santiam Eagles annual Crab Dinner and fund raiser (Feb 18) for the Canyon Crisis Center. $20 for a whole crab dinner, $10 for a half crab dinner and $10 for fried chicken dinner. Draw-ing for:: Marlin .22 Caliber Rifle, Spa Package, 7’ Fenwick Rod w/Shimano Reel, Sony 8GB MP3 Player w/ Video, 3 bottles of premium wine and pool cue. Drawings will be held during the dinner.Introduction to Permaculture and Propagating Native Plants. FREE workshop at Marion Soil and Water Conservation District: 650 Hawthorne Ave SE, Salem, Feb 16, 6-8pm. RSVP to: 503-399-5741 x 101 or 503-391-9927. In lieu of fee, a donation of canned food for Marion/Polk Food Share appreciated.Mari-Linn Talent Show February 16 with two performances, one during the school day and another in the evening. Info: Shannon Stinnett at 503-859-2119 or [email protected].

Santiam Valley Grange Flea Market, Feb 18, 9am-3pm, Santiam Valley Grange Hall, 1140 E. 5th Street, Lyons. Indoors where it’s nice and warm! Free admission, free parking, lunch available. Info: 503 859-2708 or 503 859-3445.Lyons playgroup with Family Building Blocks. February 21, 1-2:30pm at the Lyons Fire Hall. Kid-

friendly activities. Meet, play and social-ize with other parents and kids in your area. Info: Hanna at Family Building Blocks 503-507-5582. FREE for all resi-dents of the North Santiam Canyon. Who we serve: Family Building Blocks is a non-profit organization that provides ser-vices to families with children between ages 6 weeks to 5 years and women who are pregnant. Our mission is to keep chil-dren safe and families together.Business After Hours Casual Network-ing Wed, Feb 22, 5:30-6:30pm Limited session; FREE. Bring your business cards for a mix-n-mingle style refresh-ment hour. Located at Mill City Middle School Library. Refreshments provided by Rosie’s Coffee House. Info: www.nschamber.org, [email protected] or 503-897-5000.State of the County w/ Marion Co. Commissoners Wed, Feb 22 6:30-8:30pm. Business and financial talk from Marion County officials, followed by Q & A session. Located at Mill City Middle School Library. Bring your questions! Info: www.nschamber.org, [email protected] or 503-897-5000.Trio Tavern Pool Tournament and Fun-draiser to benefit GoodFellas Rescue, a bully-breed rescue group who’s mission is to rescue, re-habilitate, re-train and re-home bully breed dogs while providing community outreach and education. Join them on Feb 24, 7:30pm. $5 buy-in (you can purchase your buy-in early). Federal Lakes Recreation Committee, Detroit Lake meets April 18, 2012.

Events This WeekWednesday, February 1

3:30-10pm SHS home basketball games vs. Central Linn4-6pm MCMS home basketball games vs. Western Mennonite5pm SHS wrestling match at Scio7pm Fourth of July Committee meets at Mill City City Hall. Community mem-bers or volunteers wanting to contribute to the planning process are all welcome to attend.6:30pm Salem Steelheaders Board meets at Wholesale Sports in Salem. Visitors are welcome and the board can answer questions about club activities or current river affairs.

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Tuesday, February 27:15-8am Donuts for Dads at Mari-Linn School. Dads, join us for breakfast!8am Coffee with the Principal at Mari-Linn School after Donuts for Dads.Agen-da: Hornet Hive After-School Program, delayed Start-PLC work for staff.6:30-7:30pm Santiam Canyon School Dist board meets at the district office

Friday, February 33:30-10pm SHS home basketball games vs. Culver

Saturday, February 44pm Mt Edge Cafe Grand Opening Dinner featuring BBQ ribs, baked beans, cole slaw, choice of potato and a dinner roll. Special pricing: half a rack of ribs-$16.95, full rack $21.95.(Time TBA) SHS Wolverette Dance Team competition at Stayton High5-10pm Hoedown For Humanity, a food drive benefit for the Marion/Polk Food Share at the Elks Lodge on Turner Road in Salem. Featuring live country and bluegrass bands. Minors allowed until 9pm. Info: 503-302-3884.

Monday, Februaruy 64-6pm MCMS home basketball games vs. Blanchet

Tuesday, February 78:30-10am North Santiam Chamber of Commerce Greeters Business Network-ing Bring your business cards and learn how connecting with your North Santiam business community can bring you even more success. FREE, everyone welcome! This month’s event is hosted by Brynie Robinson, Financial Advisor for Edward Jones Investments of Silverton. Location: Trexler Farm Cafe (20146 Ferry Rd, Me-hama). Info: www.nschamber.org, [email protected] or 503-897-5000.6:30pm Mari-Linn PTA meets at the school library

Wednesday, February 81pm Lyons Garden Club meets at Lyons Fire Hall5pm SHS wrestling match at Scio6pm Lyons “State of the City” address in the Lyons City Hall Council Chamber, the elected and appointed officials of the City of Lyons will present a “State of the City Address”. Each of the City Coun-

cilors and Planning Commissioners will be sharing their activities for the preceding year as well as their aspira-tions for the upcoming year. Please join us for a year end review as we share our visions and goals for 2013 and beyond.7-8pm Lyons Mehama Water Dis-trict board meeting at the Mehama Fire Hall

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 with Nicole Miller 1 hr. cardio, 30 mins. abs & glutes (bring your mat) $5/session. Santiam High School commons 265 SW Evergreen St. Mill City 503-949-76217-8:30pm Santiam Community Chorus rehearses at Mill City Christian Church. Please join us as we prepare music for upcoming performances. All levels wel-come. Info: Jo Ann at 503-859-3426.

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

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

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

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

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We still have a big water winter! The North Santiam is high and somewhat murky but lower sections (anything below Fishermen’s Bend) are driftable. Some friends drifted from Mehama to Stayton the other day. Many new channels are available in high water, and they en-joyed some variety with different routes. Numerous large trees have been deposited along the way, and it will be interesting to note the changes when the river drops down into normal ranges. The most dramatic high water changes often are between Shelburn and Green’s Bridge. We have not heard from anyone about the new changes, and do not expect to until the river drops. Numerous kayaks have had difficulties on the Willamette River recently. Branch-es that stick up from the river bottom have been trapping boaters. Fish and Wildlife thinks we will have the best Chinook run in forty years. The steel-head runs should also be good this year. Certainly, when the river drops into shape, the North Santiam will continue to be one of the most enjoyable rivers in the valley. Dramatic changes happened at Stayton Island. At Upper Bennett, a large tree was deposited a little to the left of the tip of the island. At Lower Bennett, on the North channel, a large log washed between the fish ladder and the boatramp and broke off one of the boards. It is not an easy portage, so the South channel is advised, although there may be unknown blockages or clear channels there. Shuttle Bob will do some more investigation this week.

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Grass-Fed Local Locker Beef for Sale. $2.25 per pound hanging weight plus pro-cessing. Call Kurt or Caroll at 503-859-3575 for more information.Epson 800 or 1800 Printer Ink Car-tridges for sale. 10 cartridges, all colors, brand new, never opened. $50 or best of-fer. 503-897-2236.3 Bed, 2 Bath DUPLEX stove, refer w/ ice & water, d/w, garbage disposal. Large fenced back yard. $715/mos + $600/dep + app fee. 2 Bed, 1 Bath DUPLEX large back yard, stove, refer, D/W, W/D hook-ups, close to park. $550/mo + $600/dep + app fee. All rentals Section 8 OK. CCB# 171684. 503-897-2550 lv. msg.

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) 897-2191.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.Lift chair recliner, large and comfort-able. Wine colored, good shape, cost over $1,000 - yours for only $450! 503-769-3580.Lyons house for sale. 1 1/3 acres, barn, shop, 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, family room. 50 gal minimum well. $195,000. 503-769-3580.

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. 503 897-8888The Canyon Weekly is proud to an-nounce our expanded website design services. Get your business seen in print and online! Call for your free consulta-tion today! 503-569-1229

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Above: Front row left to right: Erin Larson, Mad-die Forste, Ryan Dodge, and Cassidy Foster. Back row left to right: Shaden Hopson,Benjamin Crall,

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igheimer. Inset: Elijiah Gambino-Cale.

Mill City Middle School December 2011 - Tigers of the Month

Pictured clockwise from top left: Mikey Dayton, Briana Snyder, Caleb Stair, Jackson Klagge, Kraig Arndt, Shyanne Ward, Talon Henness, Taylor Hicks. Not pictured: Chole Stinson.

Gates Elementary School December 2011 - Students of the Month

Santiam High School Basketball

The Wolverine Ladies played hard, but lost to Regis High (30-48) on Feb 27 (pictured). On Feb 30, they bounced back with a win over East Linn Christian Academy (43-27). The ladies are ranked #3 in Tri-River Conference - with only four more league games to play - setting their sites on the league title. The Wolverine men lost to Regis High (43-88)and lost to East Linn (35-76). The next game for both teams is scheduled for Feb 1 at San-tiam followed by another home game series on Feb 3 versus Culver.

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Date: 01/22/12 Time: 1:51 Description: CRIM MISCHIEF 600 Block SANTIAM BV Mill City: Broken window, RP on scene also called alarm RP has not gone inside. Date: 01/22/12 Time: 11:59 Description: THEFT-RPT 39800 Block ECHO HILL RD Two chainsaws stolen by sometime in the last two weeks. No serial numbers. Date: 01/22/12 Time: 12:36 Descript: VEH-RECOVERED 43200 Block THOMAS CREEK RD: Veh is just past where the pave-ment ends on Thomas Creek in the turnaround area, caller advises it has no wheels Date: 01/22/12 Time: 15:53 Description: WELF CHECK 400 Block SANTIAM BV Mill City: Caller requesting welfare check done on 2 children in the 5th wheel trailer behind the listed location. Date: 01/22/12 Time: 16:45 Description: TRAFF-DUII 1600 Block 5TH ST Lyons LY-ONS BRIDGE: Female driver unable to maintain lane of travel OSP advises caller followed her for 40 minutes. Caller turned onto 5th off of Hwy 22 toward Lyons. Date: 01/22/12 Time: 18:15 Des: SUSP-CIRCUMSTANCES 200 Block ALDER ST Mill City Red flare went up in the air, caller doesn’t hear anyone or see anyone. Caller advi this was just up from the bridge. Date: 01/22/12 Time: 21:50 Des: SUICIDAL-SUBJECT 41000 Block NORTH MCCULLY MOUNTA Marion county advi they did a cell trace for this female and it is coming up near this house. Female had been txting friends saying she has been Date: 01/22/12 Time: 22:09 Descript: MVC-HIT & RUN 300 Block SANTIAM BV Mill City:

Caller advi son is being accused of hitting a male with his car. Son denies it and father of the other kid and his brothers are coming back to callers house. Date: 01/23/12 Time: 12:38 Description: TRAFF-DUII 500 Block MAIN ST Lyons Ve-hicle was weaving all over the road. Has now pulled into the parking lot of the market. Vehicle is now parked behind the market. Date: 01/23/12 Time: 18:21 Desc: JUV-RUNAWAY RPT 47900 Block LYONS MILL CITY DR Pr reporting son as a runaway, left on Fri night. Pr said they tried to track his cell. They last knew he was in Gates. Date: 01/23/12 Time: 18:27 Desc: HARASSMENT RPT 51000 Block GREENWAY Dr: Caller alleges that susp is harassing her by flashing headlights and flashlights into her house. Caller feels this is deliberate and a campaign of harass-ment. Date: 01/23/12 Time: 20:09 Desc: JUV-COMPLAINT 50600 Block LINNWOOD DR Gates: Caller reporting the juv is act-ing out - verbally aggressive throwing things at the caller and her husband. Date: 01/24/12 Time: 13:02 Desc: HARASSMENT RPT 800 Block ALDER ST Mill City PR says the neighbor is setting off her car alarm with some type of light. PR has not seen the neighbor touch her veh just saw him flash. Date: 01/24/12 Time: 18:11 Description: PROWLER RPT 800 Block ALDER ST Mill City Caller hears something on the roof. Also someone broke into the room she rents today. A note was also left in her roommates car. Date: 01/24/12 Time: 19:56 Desc: UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY TO MOTOR VEHICLE 46500 Block LYONS MILL CITY DR: Caller reporting that his veh was broken into his wife’s pain medication was taken out of the glovebox. Percoset prescription that was just filled today. Date: 01/24/12 Time: 19:57

De: SUSP-CIRCUMSTANCES 500 Block CEDAR ST Mill City Woman called our caller and said that man was coming up stairs toward woman’s room and had a gun in his hand. Unknown if he was being... Date: 01/25/12 Time: 11:57 De: WEAPON COMPLAINT 400 Block EVERGREEN ST Mill City: Principal advises student came to school with a knife. He has the knife now. Date: 01/25/12 Time: 14:43 Description: THEFT-RPT 45900 Block LYONS MILL CITY DR: Caller states that on 04-20-94 someone stole a gun out of his vehicle when it was parked at there. Caller just found the paperwork that goes with the gun. Date: 01/25/12 Time: 15:32 Descr: HARASSMENT RPT 500 Block CEDAR ST Mill City Caller advised that one of the room-mates was escorted off the property yesterday by deputies because he was threatening the caller and the other roommates. Date: 01/25/12 Time: 18:27 Descrip: EXTRA PATROL 300 Block IVY ST Mill City Caller advising that her husband just got out of jail today and she is re-questing an occasional drive by from a deputy tonight. Date: 01/25/12 Time: 19:47 Description: WELF CHECK 100 Block 3RD AV Mill City Caller is anon, heard what she thought was crying on the phone. Is concerned for her, says she has a new boyfriend. Caller also doesn’t know her last name. Date: 01/25/12 Time: 23:36 Descrip: ASST-MOTORIST 100 Block EVEGREEN ST : Dis-abled motorist, help on the way. Date: 01/26/12 Time: 10:38 Description: THEFT-RPT 100 Block JUNIPER ST Mill City: Reporting that her soon to be ex sister in law took her computer and read emails that were between caller and her lawyer. Date: 01/27/12 Time: 17:40 Description: SUSP-VEHICLE 900 Block MAIN ST Lyons

Caller states that a yellow van has been going around the neighborhood, slowly, for last 45 mins. Reports 2 male subj in veh, going door to door. Date: 01/27/12 Time: 18:45 Des:ASST-OUTSIDE AGENCY 200 Block LOCUST ST Lyons Medics on scene of a medical alarm and unable to get in santiam canyon has disregarded us Date: 01/27/12 Time: 19:04 Description: DISTB-OTHER 500 Block CEDAR ST Mill City Female caller yelling at someone in the background, someone keeps coming into her bedroom without permission. Date: 01/28/12 Time: 10:52 Description: FRAUD 200 Block HAZEL ST Mill City Caller is power of attorney for her brother who lives at the listed ad-dress. Date: 01/28/12 Time: 11:03 Description: DISTB-OTHER 500 Block CEDAR ST Mill City PR says that her landlord is back at her house yelling at her, says that she just walked in to home. Date: 01/28/12 Time: 16:07 Description: LITTERING 39600 Block COLE SCHOOL RD: Caller reporting 2 bags of trash dumped on his property, they smell heavily of meth. Date: 01/28/12 Time: 17:20 Des: DOG COMPLAINT 200 Block 5TH AV Mill City PR says that there are 5 dogs at loca-tion that bark all day &night. Date: 01/28/12 Time: 19:07 Description: DEATH INV 51800 Block GATES BRIDGE78 yo male not responsive not breath-ing been down for awhile Date: 01/28/12 Time: 22:27 Descri: IDENTITY THEFT 800 Block ALDER ST Mill City Contact caller by phone re: interfer-ence with her banking that occurred when she was living at listed address in mill city. Date: 01/29/12 Time: 1:13 Description: DISTB-OTHER 500 Block CEDAR ST Mill City Caller alleges man has shut the power off. Couple is upstairs. Verbal only.

Linn County Sheriff’s Office Police Log for Jan 22 to Jan 29

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

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Gates Community Church of Christ

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

Worship 11am

40070 Gates School Rd(503)897-3210

[email protected]

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Press release - Recent storms continue to create hazardous driving condi-tions on Forest Service roads in the northern sec-tion of the Willamette Na-tional Forest, particularly in the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area. Pub-lic safety concerns have

prompted forest engineers to issue a tem-porary closure of Forest Service Road 2207, which accesses several popular rec-reation sites, and to perform emergency repairs on Road 2209. Heavy rains washed away fill material surrounding a culvert that supports the 2207 Road close to where it intersects with Forest Service Road 2209. Engi-neers are concerned that additional rain in the forecast may wash away even more of the unstable soils. “The width of the 2207 Road has been greatly reduced,” said Paul Bennett, Engineering Staff Officer for the Detroit and Sweet Home Ranger Dis-tricts. “We appreciate the public’s under-

standing as we make the needed repairs to ensure the safety of Forest visitors.” The 2207 Road provides access to the Three Pools Day Use Area, Shady Cove Campground, and the eastern trail-head for the Little North Santiam Trail (#3338). The trail can still be accessed by its western trailhead off of Forest Road 2209-201, also known as Elkhorn Road. Crews plan to work as quickly as pos-sible to repair the road. However, addi-tional rain and snow over the next few weeks could prevent them from being able to make the repairs until early spring. A local contractor completed repairs on deep ruts from the rainfall in Forest Ser-vice Road 2209, which provides access to Jawbone Flats, the Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center and other trails. Visitors are encouraged to use caution when driving on roads within the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area due to the potential for additional slide activity, and the presence of road hazards such as rocks and fallen trees. Updated road conditions will be posted on the Willamette National Forest

webpage at http://www.fs.usda.gov/willamette under Current Conditions and through Twitter at http://twitter.com/willametteNF. You can also call the Detroit Ranger District at (503)854-3366.

Heavy rains limit access in Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area

Culvert washout on FS Road 2207. Photo courtesy of USFS.

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