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The Canyon WeeklyFebruary 13, 2014 Volume 5, Issue 7

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By Daryl Atwood Last Thursday was an unlucky day for one truck driver in Lyons. Around 10am on Feb 6, a tractor trailer car-rying lumber from a Freres plant was caught in the bad weather conditions. The driver slid off the road and struck a power pole on the corner of 5th and Main St., near the Corner Market. It could have been due to the 3-4 inches

of snow that had accumulated at the time. Lyons Rural Fire Department was the first to respond to the accident that morning. Lt. James Grover said

t h e r e were no injuries, but parts of Mehama and Lyons were without power most of the day. It took utility workers until 10:30pm to replace the damaged pole and get the high voltage lines up and power back to local residents. Lt. James Grover said that, “They are doing all that they could do to serve the commu-

nity.” Deputies from the Linn County Sheriff’s office and volunteers from the Lyons Fire Department rerouted traffic around the ac-cident through 7th and Birch. The detour meant that larger vehicles were delayed. The fire department responded to the acci-dent in their new engine which was recently purchased thanks to a bond measure that passed last year. (photo by Jessica Chad-Ritchie)

Semi truck crashes into power pole, leaves residents in the dark

A Mid-Winter’s Snow Storm 2014Two weeks ago we reported on our front page the unusual winter dry spell that led to multiple forest fires in the area. This week,

of course, we report on the snow, and next week it will be all about floods, no doubt. This leads us to wonder what next weather surprises await us in the upcoming weeks. Both Linn and Marion County Sheriff’s department reported assisting hundreds of

citizens last week due to the snow. This in-cluded not only motor vehicle accidents, but also helping install chains, numerous wel-fare checks, giving rides home and picking up needed medications at the pharmacy. We asked our readers, via the Canyon Weekly face-book page, to send in the pho-tos of the storm. Should you have attempted to cross the bridge into Mill City in your car last Thursdayyour scene might have looked a lot like this (at left) sent in by Alison DeRenzo. The piles of snow on the hood

seemingly blending into the inches of snow on the ground makes it look like she was buried up to the doors. Most of the photos sent in were of our plucky canyon folk out in the weather just having a good time, and, for the most part, staying out of their vehicles. Here a couple un-named “old chicks” (left) don’t let the weather dictate their wardrobe or trans-portation choices in a photo sent in by Tonya Davenport. And Nytasha Huel-ler sent in this one of Hannah Brooke Gerdes, (right) who appeared mystified after she broke her sled behind 4-wheeler. What ever the weather brings us, we will see you next week!

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This past week of snowy weather made things harder for most canyon residents, but is also gave a few others some time to get creative. “We were stuck at home...so we were like, why don’t we do a project for The Canyon Weekly,” said Michelle Gates, who is the writer and director of the first ever Canyon Weekly commer-cial. The 53 second video, which was de-signed for online viewing and premiered on Facebook a few days ago, highlights stories from past issues, like the saga of the Mill City City Hall arsonist - and the wheelbarrow burglar who struck Detroit. “We chose the stories because of their interest. Some of them were also a big part of my past,” said Gates, who is also the co-creator of the weekly publication. She stepped down last year to move onto other projects, but still contributes to The Canyon Weekly frequently. The text in the commercial is also com-pelling. “Three years ago, we started tell-ing your stories. We learned about your dreams, and your past. You shared your life, and we shared it with you. It’s been

a great journey. We’re glad you came along.” And invites their readers to keep coming back. “Please join us for more.” While most viewers will appreciate the visuals, it’s the behind the scenes work that really makes the commercial shine. That part of the project was done by vid-eo production specialist Daryl Atwood, owner of Heeler Productions. He created the video in Adobe After Effects. “I work with Adobe software a lot, and it seemed like a good place to direct my energy that day. It was a fun project,” said Atwood, who studied multimedia design in college and has been mak-ing his own personal videos for about 2 years. He jokes that these kind of proj-ects “feed my Adobe addiction!” This is Atwood’s first commercial video project with Heeler Productions. He also does freelance graphic logo design work for corporate clients. The Canyon Weekly’s first commercial can be seen at www.facebook.com/Heel-erProductions or on The Canyon Week-ly’s website at www.thecanyonweekly.com, or their Facebook page.

Snow day leads to first Canyon Weekly commercial

The North Santiam Chamber of Com-merce has scheduled a number of ex-citing events for 2014. We begin our events with the annual Santiam Awards Night,Wednesday April 30, 2014. This event is a combination of wonderful en-tertainment provided by the local talent in the Canyon along with the presentation of the Annual Chamber awards to the: Non-Profit Business of the Year; Youth of the Year; Business of the Year; Canyon Citi-zen of the year; and this year the Chamber is adding Outstanding Young Adult of the Year. There also will be the presentation of the Freres Lumber Company Youth Benefit Golf Tournament Scholarship awards and funding assistance grants for youth programs in the Santiam Canyon (Stayton-Sublimity to Detroit-Idanha). Mark June 28th on your calendar to at-tend Blues & Brew at Elkhorn Valley Inn, further details to follow thru chambers number at 503-897-5000, atten: Nancy Horning or Sandy Lyness 503-551-2645. August 2, 2014 The Chamber once again will co-sponsor the wonderfully suc-cessful Youth Benefit Golf Tournament. Thanks to the outstanding support of our sponsors/donors; our participants; and

an outstanding cadre of volunteers this event will have distributed $113,710.00 in scholarships and funding assistance for youth programs with the distribution of this years awards in April. This is a fun event (what other golf tournament has a Tri Tip lunch and on course hours devours?) and provides support for the youth of the Santiam Canyon. Please vis-it the tournament we site at www.ybgolf.com for information on sponsorship/dona-tions and playing in the event. Questions should be directed to Mike at mikelong@ybgolf.com or 503-897-4902. The Chamber will also start a monthly business profile of our major supporting business members. “All of this is made possible when you, the community, becomes a part in the future of the Chamber and its events in our beautiful canyon. Now is the time to jump on board!” says Chamber’s presi-dent, Sandy Lyness. The North Santiam Chamber of Com-merce Board meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8:30, at Green Mtn. Real Estate in Mill City. All are welcome.Find more info at: www.nschamber.org

Update from the North Santiam Chamber of Commerce

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The Estacada Development As-sociation and Estacada Cham-ber of Commerce would like to invite you to the Cascading Rivers Scenic Bikeway Work-shop on February 25, 2014. The new bikeway will extend from Detroit to Estacada. It is recommended that anyone who is interested in capitalizing on cycle tourism attend. Please register in advance by contact-ing Connie Redmond, Chamber Administrator of Estacada Area Chamber of Commerce at 503-630-3483 or estacadachamber@rconnects.com. Date: Tuesday February 25, 2014. Time: 9am-4pmLocation: North Mall Office Building, 725 Summer St. NE Room 124A Salem, OR 97301.Comments: Lunch will be pro-vided. Sponsored by Travel Or-egon & Oregon Parks and Rec-reation In 2012, 1.2 million travel trips

in Oregon included bicycling as an activity and these visitors spent $400 million.

Mill City Garden Club

MinutesSubmitted by Whende ThomasThe Mill City Garden Club met at 1 o’clock on Wednesday June 15th at the home of Alice Wil-son. Two different kinds of ice cream were served also cookies, coffee, and tea. After eating, a short meet-ing was held. Members in atten-dance were; Alice Wilson, Judy Wooldridge, Marie Harmon, Betty Heald and Alice Bond. A card was fine by all members in attendance for Yvonne Zimmer-man, who is in the hospital after suffering a stroke. It was then decided that next month’s meeting will take place at the home of Whende Thom-as’ on February 19th. at 1 pm. Members were then encouraged to start collecting items for the annual dog days garage sale fundraiser. A fun flower packet game was then played, Alice Wilson won the prize. The members would like to

thank Alice Wilson for opening her lovely home to us. We encourage new mem-bership, No Gardening ex-perience necessary. Please contact Whende Thomas at 503.871.2128 for more informa-tion.

Valentines Dinner at Marion Forks

Looking for that perfect gift for Valentines Day? Perhaps be-ing served up a delicious din-ner, in a cozy lodge like setting, surrounded by a winter-won-derland would suffice? Bonus points--they’ll do the dishes too! Valentine dinner at Marion Forks Restaurant is served noon till 8 pm on Friday, February 14. Steak and prawns w/ dessert for 2. $25.

Ken’s Bad, but clean, Joke of the

Week Arcelor-Mittal Steel, feeling it was time for a shake-up, hired a new CEO. The new boss was determined to rid the company of all slackers. On a tour of the facilities, the CEO noticed a guy leaning against a wall. The room was full of workers and he wanted to let them know that he meant business. He asked the guy, “How much money do you make a week?” A little surprised, the young man looked at him and said, “I make $400 a week. Why?” The CEO said, “Wait right here.” He walked back to his office, came back in two min-utes, and handed the guy $1,600 in cash and said, “Here’s four weeks’ pay. Now GET OUT and don’t come back.” Feeling pretty good about him-self the CEO looked around the room and asked, “Does anyone want to tell me what that goof-ball did here?” From across the room a voice said, “Pizza delivery guy from Domino’s.”

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The $5 Million Dollar TheftI recently pilfered at least $5 mil-lion dollars worth of data from an office in Salem, Oregon. It included all kinds of information including how scientists are us-ing newly developed technology to track zebras. Wildlife officials are now scanning their stripes rather than knocking them out with tranquilizers and installing microchips. The technology is similar to that used for bar codes scanned at checkout lines in Su-permarkets. It is faster, easier and less expensive. And by the way, it also works for tigers and giraffes! Some of the information was very disturbing because it docu-mented the massacres and un-speakable atrocities going on right now in the Congo, Uganda and Rwanda. What kind of in-sanity is this? We have the time, money and energy to develop high tech systems to track Ze-bra’s, while at the same time we find ways to hide our lack

of concern about many thou-sands of innocent people being tortured and killed over the past several decades? Other information was about lots of money. Like the facts about a man in England using a metal detector to find a lost tool. Instead of a tool, he found $5.3 million dollars worth of gold treasure buried around 1,500 years ago! His find included over 300 sword hilts, 92 pommel caps and 10 scabbard pendants. Oddly, there were no coins or women’s jewelry. This reminded me that Eng-land’s history had an era when warriors wore ornate pendants while using swords trimmed with golden artwork as they slaughtered each other defend-ing causes scholars would try to understand two or three centu-ries later. There were a lot of facts about America’s Wild and Scenic Riv-ers. There were several photo-graphs of wild rivers including

the Owyhee River in Ore-gon. Oregon has about 1 1 0 , 9 9 4 miles of riv-er, of which 1,916.7 miles (less than 2%) are designated as Wild & Scenic. The purpose of this program is to protect the natural beauty of wild rivers for the enlightened joy of future generations. It was reas-suring to discover that many of us living today are finding ways to share the beautiful realities of nature with generations yet to be. There were far too many pages of additional data to review in a column of this size, so it seemed appropriate to limit comments to a minimum and close with the confession submitted below: I found this “information” while in the waiting room at the VA Clinic in Salem, Oregon. It was neatly packaged in an easily filched November 2011 issue of the National Geographic. As I

scanned the pages I realized that it took years of effort and mil-lions of dollars to compile, pub-lish and distribute this incredible data all over the world. And there it was. Just laying there. A $5 million dollar temptation far beyond my ability to resist. I thought it provided interest-ing material for one of my col-umns so I slipped it into a folder and took it home. If this column is ever published, I will mail a thank you note to the National Geographic. And of course, I’ll include a note of apology to the Doctor when I personally re-turn $5 million dollars worth of information to the VA Clinic in Salem, Oregon.Editors note: This column is for the “Grumpy Old Man” in CA.

Forests are the backyard for many Oregonians, and as much a part of Oregon’s identity as the Oregon Trail. These forests are managed by government agen-cies and private landowners to benefit Oregonians environmen-tally, economically, and socially. Across Oregon, the state man-ages more than 800,000 acres of state-owned forestland. In the convenience of your own home, easily hop online and tell

us how you’d like to see Oregon state-owned forestlands man-aged, ask pressing questions and stay current on the latest news through the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) new State Forests Online Community and agency Twitter account. Aiming to ensure all voices are at the table, we offer a suite of online tools to meet you where you’re at. Have general questions about a

particular tree in the park down the street? Want to know the best camping spots in the Santiam State Forest? Concerned about fire risk on your property in Au-gust? Not able to attend a Board of Forestry meeting but want to know what happened? By submitting your e-mail to the online community, you can contribute to surveys and con-versations to help inform Board of Forestry decisions, and re-

ceive the latest news and invita-tions to events and open houses as we showcase conservation lands and evaluate alternatives to the current NW Oregon Forest Management Plan. You can also find us on Face-book (https://www.facebook.com/oregondepartmentofforest-ry) Twitter: @ORDeptForestry (https://twitter.com/ORDeptFor-estry)

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Recent Santiam graduate, Max Hebing, is well known about town for his guitar skills and his frequent accompaniment at local stage pro-ductions. Cur-rently he is get-ting a bit more exposure and experience in the world of musi-cal performance. Last October He-bing, a student at Western Oregon Uni-versity (WOU) in Monmouth, auditioned for the a capella group “15 Miles West.” (Monmouth is 15 miles west of Salem)

Now he performs as one of the soloists.(stage front in photo above)

The group competed in Eugene on Febru-ary 1 and tied for first place. Next they will be going to round 2 in Southern California on April 5th. Hebing is majoring in Psychology and

minoring in Music. He has been in the Honors Program since his freshman year and got his first 4.0 last quarter. He has performed on guitar, drums and piano at

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These local boys didn’t seem overly disappointed in missing a couple days of school due to snow! Brothers Wyatt and Kobe, with little cousin Manny figured out a way to keep occupied. Photo by Jodie Bias

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HELP WANTEDNOTICE OF VACANCIES

Position: Junior High (7th & 8th Grade) Track Coaches Two Positions OpenQUALIFICATIONS: ODE Type 20, fourteen (14) passenger ac-tivity vehicle approved would be preferable but not required. Prior coaching experience desirable. Good working relationship with students and staff. If you have questions about this position you are encouraged to call David A. Plotts at Santiam High School. You can reach him at 503-897-2311 or send him an email at david.plotts@santiam.k12.or.us. You can also view the opening at our website, www.santiam.k12.or.us.DEADLINE: Open Until FilledEMPLOYMENT TO BEGIN: Beginning of 2014 Season,

March 17, 2014APPLICATION PROCE-DURES: 1. District Application 2. Resume 3. Personal letter of intent, which addresses specific qualifications.Fingerprinting will be scheduled upon acceptance of position. Fees associated with the criminal check and fingerprinting process will be paid by the employee.SEND TO: Santiam Canyon School DistrictPO Box 197Mill City, OR 97360(503) 897-2321 Fax (503) 897-4004

HELP WANTED/NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: High School Head Track CoachQUALIFICATIONS: This posi-tion is for the 2014 track season. Candidatesneed to be able to ef-

fectively work with athletes and also be a good commu-nicator. If selected, candi-dates would need to possess a valid NFHS/ASEP, steroid and concussion certifica-tion; as well as have a valid First Aid/CPR/AED card. ODE Type 20, fourteen (14) passenger activity vehicle approved would be prefer-able but not required. If you have questions about this position you are encouraged to call David A. Plotts at Santiam High School. You can reach him at503-897-2311 or send him an email at david.plotts@santiam.k12.or.us. You can also view the opening at

our website, www.santiam.k12.or.us.DEADLINE: Open Until FilledEMPLOYMENT TO BEGIN: Beginning of 2014 Season, March 3, 2014 APPLICATION PROCE-DURES: 1. District Application 2. Resume 3. Personal letter of intent, which addresses specific qualifications Fingerprinting will be scheduled upon accep-tance of position. Fees associ-ated with the criminal check and fingerprinting process will be paid by the employee.SEND TO: Santiam Canyon School DistrictPO Box 197Mill City, OR 97360(503) 897-2321 Fax (503) 897-4004

HELP WANTED/NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: High School Assis-tant Track Coach QUALIFICATIONS: This posi-tion is for the 2014 track season. Candidates need to be able to ef-fectively work with athletes and also be a good communicator. If selected, candidates would need to possess a valid NFHS/ASEP, steroid and con-cussion certification; as well as have a valid First Aid/CPR/AED card. ODE Type 20, fourteen (14) passenger activity vehicle approved would be preferable but not required. If you have questions about this position you are encouraged to call David A. Plotts at Santiam High School. You can reach him at 503-897-2311 or send him an email at

david.plotts@santiam.k12.or.us. You can also view the opening at our website, www.santiam.k12.or.us.DEADLINE: Open Until Filled EMPLOYMENT TO BEGIN: Beginning of 2014 Season, March 3, 2014 APPLICATION PROCE-DURES: 1. District Application 2. Resume 3. Personal letter of intent, which addresses specific qualificationsFingerprinting will be scheduled upon acceptance of position. Fees associated with the criminal check and fingerprinting process will be paid by the employee.SEND TO: Santiam Canyon School DistrictPO Box 197Mill City, OR 97360(503) 897-2321 Fax (503) 897-4004

HELP WANTED/NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: 7th/8th Grade Girls Softball Coach QUALIFICATIONS: Type 20 van trained and approved or has the ability to be approved. Having prior coaching experi-ence is desirable. Good working relationship with students and staff.EMPLOYMENT TO BEGIN: Spring 2014APPLICATION PROCE-DURES: 1.District Application 2. Resume 3. Personal letter of intent, which addresses specific qualifications. Fingerprinting will be scheduled upon accep-tance of position. Fees associ-ated with the criminal check and

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Special Classified Ad SectionCoaching Positions Available at Santiam Jr/Sr High

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(continued from page 6) fingerprinting process will be paid by the employee.SEND TO: Santiam Canyon School Dis-trict, PO Box 197, Mill City, OR 97360Santiam Canyon School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sex or age.Send to Santiam Canyon School District, 150 SW Evergreen St./PO Box 197, Mill City, OR 97360, Phone (503) 897-2321 Fax (503) 897-4004For all positions: **In-District applicants need to submit a letter of application with qualifications to the District Office.**

LOST AND FOUNDFound: in the Santiam Jr/Sr High school gym : a size large silver band. Please call the school at 503-897-2311 to identify. Lost Dog: Female wolf malamute mix, white with silver on back about 75 pounds. Single black claw on front paw. Name is Talla. Last seen Hwy 46 milepost 12 on August 10th. REWARD! please call (541)351-1335 or (503) 510-5370.

FOR SALEFor Sale: 6 piece bedroom set, no mattress 503-930-2153. Nice set. $500 OBO

For Sale in Mill City Local breeder has Cockatiels, White Doves, Lovebirds and Parakeets ready for homes.Call Brian @ (503)897-6103 for more info.

For 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, 503-871-7141

FOR RENTFor Rent: 3 Bed, 2 Bath DUPLEX, stove, refer, micro, DW, W/D hook-ups. Single car garage, fenced back yard. All utilities paid by tenant. $675/mos + $600/dep + app fee, Section 8 OK, no pets. (503) 897-2550 SMALL 2 bed, 1 bath HOUSE. Gas wall furnace, stove, refer on a large lot. Avail-able now. No Pets. $575/MOS + $600/dep + app fee. (503) 897-2550

IN HOME CAREState Certified caregiver available for care in your home. 13 years exp. DHS provider number. Available for early morning, eve-ning and nights. Call Joan (541)852-5753

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Sale: Feb 14-16. 9am-4pm. 570 SE King-wood Blvd, Mill City. Whole house, indoor, antiques, kitchen, clothing, décor, books, holiday decorations, cabinets, brass queen memory foam bed, and more!

CLASSESHandgun Safety Class with local ex-perts Bob and Shane Pedroli. Range classes are ongoing. Oregon and Utah/Ari-zona multistate certifications available. Info 503-580-9397 www.old-westproscon-cealandcarry.com

CPR/AED/First Aid Classes: American Heart Association certified classes for Public and Healthcare Providers. Contact instructor Kurt Hueller at 503-859-3575 or kah@wvi.com.

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Coming Soon!.

Community Leadership RoundtableFri, February 21, 8am – 9am at Mill CityCity Hall, 444 S 1st Avenue, Mill City Open to the public. Please come and join in the conversation. Everyone is a leader!

Note date change due to weather: Monday February 24, 8-10am “2014: Big Vision, Inspired Results!” Create a vision for your business, nonprofit or special project in this lively 2-hour workshop. Fun, practical and FREE! Trexler Farm, Ferry Road in Mehama. For more info call Allison at 503.871.5188

4-H Bingo Fundraiser March 8 at the Odd Fellows Lodge in Stayton. 122 N. Third Ave. Doors open at 6 and Bingo starts at 7.

The Oregon Parks and Recreation De-partment will hold public meetings in Estacada and Detroit for a proposed Cascading Scenic Rivers Bikeways. The meetings will be held at: ~Estacada: March 18, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., at the Estacada City Hall, 475 SE Main St. ~Detroit: March 19, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m., at the Detroit City Hall, 160 N Detroit Ave

Mill City 2014 Graduating Seniors and

Grad Night Committee would like to invite you and your family to a fun filled family event and fundraiser. Donkey Basketball is coming to town! April 7 at 7pm in San-tiam High School Gym in Mill City. Yes, real donkeys are playing basketball! With people riding them ofcourse. 4 Teams will be battling it out for championship. This event is sure to bring lots of laughs. Come one, come all! Buy your tickets in advance as cost will be $1 more each at the door. Advance admission costs: Adults $8 Students (7-12 gr) $6 Children (K-6) $4 Kids under school age are FREE Contact Sata Frolov for tickets and for more info 503-806-5058 or email satafrolov@ya-hoo.com

Events this Week(Santiam Hospital Auxiliary invites you to their annual sale of See’s Candy and Val-entine floral arrangements on February 12-14 from 9 am to 3 pm each day in the Santiam Hospital Foyer, while supply lasts. For more information or to pre-order con-tact Wilma Shelton 503-769-5290 or Char Bartosz 503-749-2910.

Thursday, February 135pm Santiam Wresting match at Scio High School.

5-7 pm The City of Mill City will be host-ing an Open House to allow citizens the op-portunity to view the proposed Mill City Master Parks Plan document and maps. The Open House will be held at City Hall; 444 S 1st Avenue, Mill City. For more infor-mation or for ques-tions concerning this please contact City Recorder Stacie Cook at (503) 897-2302 or scook@ci.mill-city.or.us.

Happy Birthday Oregon!!Friday, Febru-

ary 147pm (doors open at 6:30) Live Music: Slipshod featuring Matt Snook on Reso-nater guitar, banjo and vocals and Steve Blanchard on Guitar and vocals, $12 per person. Canyon Performing Arts Center. 475 NE Santiam Blvd.. Mill City. call 503-507-2941 for more information. Advanced tickets highly recommended.

Santiam High Basketball at W. Men-nonite JV G/B 4:30/4:30pm - VG/B 6pm/7:30pm

Saturday, February 1510 am Detroit Lake Recreation Area Business Association (DLRABA) meets at Detroit City Hall.

Pre-district Wrestling meet @ Central Linn - TBD 12 noon-4pm Coffee Klatch for Santiam Canyon artists. An art show and chance to get together to talk the formation of a new art gallery and a coop. For more in-formation call 503-507-2941.

6-9:pm Mehama Fire Station and the Stayton Volunteer Protection Co. #1 Annual Bingo BINGO: 25 cents per game

6 pm Mill City Lions Sweetheart Dinner and Pie Auction at the San-tiam Jr./Sr. High School Commons. $25.00 per couple and $13.00 for single.If you haven’t bought your tick-ets please give a call to either Sandy Lyness 503-551-2645 or Dan Lemke 503-897-3014. Child care will be provided.

Sunday February 167 am -noon Mehama Fire Station and the Stayton Volunteer Protection Co. #1 Annual Sweetheart Breakfast. Adults $6.00, Seniors & Children 7-12 $5.00, 6 & Under Free Proudly serving the communities of Stay-ton, Mehama, Marion and Elkhorn “Volunteer Service With Pride”

Wednesday, February 194 and 5 pm Jr. High Basketbal; : Santiam at Mt. Angel.

Weekly Events Lyons Library is located at 279 8th St., Lyons. Hours:Tue-Thu: 1pm-6:30pm Sat:

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

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

Coming up at the Canyon Performing Arts Center 475 NE Santiam Blvd.. Mill City

March 9th: Storey Road, a celtic group Celebrating St. Pat-ricks day on a Sunday afternoon. $15 per person..

March 15: Jacob Jolliff and Wes Corbett. These two guys are part of the National group JOY KILLS SORROW. They will blow you away with their mandolin and banjo skills plus the vocals. $15 per person.

April 6: The Misty Mamas.. 4 highly skilled players and sing-ers who perform bluegrass and American. $15 per person..

April 13: Jim Faddis & Farmstrong. Americana is the word to describe this group with STRONG vocals and solos. Sunday Afternoon $15 per person. .. If you’d like to purchase tickets or be on our special concert news NewsLetter, send an email to kenc@wvi.com or call 503-507-2941. Advanced tickets highly recommended.

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10am-3:30pm 503-859-2366Sun-Mon-Fri: Closed Mill City Library is located at 250 SW 2nd Ave Hours are 10-12 and 1:30-3:30 on Tuesday through Friday. Saturday 10-12. The library is closed on Sunday & Monday. (503) 897-4143

North Santiam Watershed Council meet-ings are held at the Stayton Community Center at 400 West Virginia Street, Stayton, OR on the second Thursday of every month except July and August. Meetings begin at 7:00pm and everyone is welcome. For more information call (503) 930-8202 or go to www.northsantiam.org

Santiam Hearts to Arts meets quarterly at Mill City City Hall, from 9:30-10:30am. New board members and volunteers are al-ways welcome!! Info: http://www.heartsto-arts.org/

Mondays7pm Santiam Canyon Community Chorus rehearsals at the Mill City Chris-tian Church. For more information contact Joanne Hebing at 503-859-3426.

Tuesdays9am Downward Dog Yoga at Gates Fire Hall, Sorbin St. in Gates10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Bible Fellowship, Lyons 910-491812pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian. Meals on Wheels. Ruth:503-897-2204. $3.50 donation recommended.7:30pm Santiam Al-Anon, Mt. View Church, Aumsville. Newcomers welcome.

Wednesdays 6:30 pm Down-ward Dog Yoga at Gates Fire Hall, Sorbin St. in Gates7 pm AA meeting at Gates Com-munity Church of Christ7:30pm AA Meeting Idanha

City Hall.Thursdays

9am Downward Dog Yoga at Gates Fire Hall, Sorbin St. in Gates10am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates Church, all levels! 897-210212pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals. Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian Church. Ruth:503 897-220412-4:30pm Food Distribution Day at the Canyon Gleaners in Mill City.3:30-5pm Good News Club at Mill City Baptist Church. Kids K-4 grade. Bible stories, singing, games, snack. Free. 815 Santiam Blvd. 5:30-8pm Youth 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.6pm Canyon Readers Book Club meets on the second Thursday evening of the month at Trexler Farm Restaurant. if interested in dinner and 7pm if interested in book discussion. Jan.9-Life in a Jar by Jack Meyer, Feb.13-The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, Mar.13-Red Heart by James Thom, Apr.10-Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. New members always wel-come. Contact Herb Bastuscheck, 503-859-2668. 7-9pm Bingo with the Idanha Detroit Fire Dept, every other Thursday at the Detroit City Hall meeting room.

Fridays6:30pm Youth Group

at Mill City Baptist Church 7th grade to 24 years. 815 NW Santiam Blvd. Sunday.1pm Canyon Senior Center Pinochle 844 South First St. Mill City 503 897-4176

Sundays4-6 pm Youth Group at MehamaCommu-nity Church 11336 Morris St. Grades 6-12; games, music and bible studies. Info:503-859-2849 or facebook6:30 pm Youth Group Mill City Baptist Church. ages 6-12. 815 NW Santiam Blvd.

Gates Community Church of Christ

“..reaching the canyon for Christ.”

Mike Stair, MinisterSunday School 9:45am

& Worship Service will be at 11 AM40070 Gates School Rd

(503)897-3210gates.community@yahoo.com

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

Mill City

Christian Church

Sunday Worship 10 am

www.millcitychristian-church.org

Linn County Police Report 2-02-14 to 2-8-14

Mill City Fire Department reminds us to:Practice Your Family Fire

Escape Route The Mill City Volunteer Firemen would like to remind everyone to cre-ate and practice your fire escape plan. When a smoke detector goes off does everyone in your home know what to do? It is important to have two pre-pared escape plans from your home. Practice the routes with your family during your monthly fire drills .Desig-nate a meeting place outside the home, it may be a tree, street light or a neigh-bors house, just make sure everyone knows where to go in case of a fire. Knowing what to do in case of a emergency can limit the pan-ic and potential for injuries. Make your fire drills spontaneous and use this time to check your smoke detectors.

02/02/14 DISTB-DOMESTIC7TH ST Lyons Screaming in the background, caller gives address and then there is more fighting and line goes dead.On callback, caller answers phone without saying anything.02/02/14 SUSP-CIRCUM-STANCES 1ST AV Mill City MILL CITaY MARKETPLACECaller reporting male at location wants to talk to deputy.Male now calling from King-wood Apt 02/02/14 UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY TO MOTOR VEHICLE HALL AV Mill CityCaller’s vehicle was broken into sometime last night. Caller is currently at church. Will call

back in about02/02/14 WELF CHECKLYONS MILL CITY DR Linn Caller is concerned for his fi-ance who lives with his mom. His mom is on drugs. Caller last spoke to her about noon on Sun-day.02/03/14 HARASSMENT RPTLYONS MILL CITY DR LinnCaller reporting that he was chased for miles and has hislife threatened. Caller did not observe any weapons, susp was last seen.02/03/14 Description: DISTB-OTHER KINGWOOD AV Mill City KINGWOOD COURT APTS females fighting, there is a small child watching as they

physically assaulted each other.1st caller refused to give info02/03/14 DISTB-DOMESTIC7TH ST Lyons Female in SO lobby wanting to report physical altercation with daughter.02/03/14 SUSP-VEHICLELYONS MILL CITY DR veh keeps driving by callers houselast seen about 3 minutes ago travelling East.02/03/14 SUSP-CIRCUM-STANCES 5TH ST Lyonstwo subjects have left the school property with a childschool staff does not know if the child is related to thesubjects02/03/14 CUSTODIAL IN-TERF 6TH AV Mill City

Pr said the mother of the child has not re-turned her from a visit. Pr said all of the child’s clothes have been tak-en from the house. Per the PR, he is to02/04/14 DISTB-OTHERALDER ST Mill CityMale at location will not leave and has been drinking This has just been yelling. No weap-ons.

02/06/14 1ST AV Mill CityThe dog at the location is chained 24 hrs a day w/ noshelter and is limping badly.Info was relayed from 703. He already spoke with 743.02/07/14 Time: 20:17Description: FIRE ARMS COM-PL44600 Block CAMP MORRI-SON DR Linn CountyPR says that there is a white suv that is shooting from thePR says that the veh was at the end of his driveway. Veh02/07/14 JUV-COMPLAINTLYONS MILL CITY DR Linn County PR says that her 16 yo daughter will not come out of listed location. PR says that this is her boyfriends house. PR says that the parents at location are not making her come02/07/14 MVC-NON INJURYKINGWOOD AV Linn Countycar hit fence and driver left02/08/14 Description: FIRE ARMS COMPL THOMAS CREEK RD Linn CountyCaller reporting someone shoot-ing above his property and hejust heard the bullet whiz by.02/08/14 HAZ-TRAFFICCAMP MORRISON DR Linn County on Camp Morrison, large branch in the road

Some scams involve suspects calling a victim and claiming they have won a large amount of money or other prizes. Usually the victim re-ceives a check and are instructed to cash the check and send them a processing/handling fee to receive the prize. The check is later found to be overdrawn and the victim is out funds. Other scams claim to have a family member under arrest or taken hostage and then demands money for bail or ransom. Most of these cases involve an attempt to get the victim to wire transfer money to the suspect using a service such as Western Union. In some cases, a suspect will approach the vic-tim either in person or on-line and ask for help cashing a check. The suspect asks the victim to cash the check and in return the suspect will give the victim money for cashing the check. The check is later found to be fraudulent. One of the most common computer scams is a virus warning claiming your computer is

blocked by a US Government firewall. A screen pops up claiming laws were broken and mon-ey must be sent to them within a certain time frame. It may also ask for personal information and advises that an actual virus is downloaded onto the computer. These are well known scams, please do not give out any personal information to someone you do not know. This includes your account numbers, Social Security numbers, names, ad-dresses and date of birth. If you fall victim to one of these scams and have been defrauded money or personal in-formation, please call your local law enforce-ment agency and report it immediately. If you suspect a scam and have not been defrauded, we recommend reporting this activity directly to the United States Department of Justice at www.justice.gov/criminal/fraud/contact/re-port-fraud.html

Canyon residents targets of recent scams

Parole and Probation deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office are searching for Antonio Romero Griego, age 51, of Salem. Mr. Romero is a predatory sex offender who has moved out of his residence at 2245 Maple Avenue NE in Salem and stopped having regular contact with his probation officer. Mr. Griego is 6’00” tall, 200 pounds, w/graying hair and brown eyes. Mr. Griego has an active war-rant for his arrest for Parole Violation. Please do not attempt to contact Mr. Griego, if you know of his location please call the Marion County Sher-iff’s Office at 503-588-5032. You may remain anonymous.

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Services Directory to get your business seen in the directory call Karen at (503)990-3037

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)897-2256Mike’s Auto Repair and Dieselsmall engines& motorcycles at 27860 N. Hwy 22, Mill City 503 897-6061Antiques/ResaleOdds and Ends Antiques and Collect-ables 11227 Grove St., S.E.Mehama503-859-2688Lyons 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.huellerconstruction.com 503-859-3575.Firearm InstructionOld West Enforcement Professionals NRA#1787-91947 BCI# 1102466 503-580-9397 www.oldwestprosconcealand-carry.comHealth and WellnessChiropractic Physicians Clinic and Wellness Center 11247 Grove St., Me-hama (503)859-2181Santiam 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.comLandscaping

Siegmund Landscape, Excavation and Supply (503)769-6291Locksmith 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 MarinasDetroit Lake Marina 115 Breitenbush Road, Detroit www.detroitlakemarina.com 503 854-3423.Kane’s Marina 530 Clester Rd., Detroit (503) 854-3362Mole and Gopher RemovalLandCare learn more at www.land-care.com 503-897-5200Outdoor ExcursionsInto the Wild Equine Adventures mountain forest horseback rides (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.comPaintingLeading Edge Painting -Ben Szympruch interior,exterior painting, staining, wood-working (503)539-3744 benszym@hotmail.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.GreenMtRealEstate.com (503)551-2645

Restaurants & DiningMill City/Gates

Rosie’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, Mehama (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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By Daryl Atwood It is not easy for Linn County Dog Control deputies to enforce laws in the rural areas. Currently there are 8 officers that work in animal control in our area. Regular patrol officers are contracted out in situations that the animal control can’t get to, so in some cases, an officer would be the first to respond to a complaint. Undersheriff Bruce Riley and newly reas-signed Deputy Corey Putney are hoping to create a new image for the agency. They are asking for volunteer help and want to em-phasize adoptions over termination. They are dedicated to helping resolve the current issues that involve the canyon’s residents. Officials are hoping that new changes in management will be more efficient. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office took over the animal control facility in Albany last July following the investigation on previ-

ous management selling donated food and medical supplies. There will be facility changes to the Alba-ny location to accommodate all of the ani-mals, including livestock. The new building structure will have room for the animals to exercise and for some a chance to play with their new families. Patrol Capt. Kevin Gilford is hoping to resolve animal licensing barriers with an updated website. He has over the last six months taken over the facility’s computer and building concerns. His current project is to provide an online portal that locals can use to get their licenses and tags for their pets, making it more convenient for pet owners in places like our area, and the rest of Linn County. Right now applicants have to commute to Albany, Lebanon or Sweet home to keep their pets licenses and tags

current. Staff Sergeant Steve Looney was newly hired and is wanting to get more involved with the public, especially when it comes to areas with children. He has already been reaching out to the schools and the children there. He is a 10 year veteran of law en-forcement and has experience as a detective in child abuse cases. He was quoted to to be very passionate about helping victims and has the same passion for animals. If you need help feeding your pet, you can pick up a free bag of dog or cat food at the Linn County Animal Control. 3008 Ferry St. S.W., from 8am to 5pm. Sergeant Steve Looney said the facility has numerous bags of donated food, that was provided by lo-cal businesses. To learn more about Linn County Animal Control, call 541-967-3925, or visit: www.co.linn.or.us.

Linn County Dog Control under new managementOfficials add new staff, and work toward online pet licensing portal for easier rural access

We asked some of our readers, via the internet, to send in their best shots of the big snow last week and the response was won-derful! Thank you everyone! What a lot of fun! Out of 27 separate participants we chose five with a random number generator. Many of these photographers entered mul-tiple photos. Each chosen has won a $10 gift certificate to Can-yon Espresso in Gates! And the winners are (drum roll please!): Alison DeRenzo, Cyndy Woodruff, Lizzie Cole, Jessica Wills and Tonya Dav-enport. Just stop by Canyon Espresso during normal business hours to redeem your winnings!

Pictured above is Mona, at Canyon Espresso, braving out the mid-win-ter storm. and serving up the “Joe” Photo thanks to Kimberly Johnson.

Photo Contest winners picked!