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Santiam Canyon Young Professionals group brings energy and vision

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They’ve got a hashtag and they’re not afraid to use it

By Nicole Miller It’s 8 a.m. on a warm summer day in the scenic Santiam Canyon. Cars are pulling in to the parking lot of Trexler Farm Café in Stayton, Oregon. Twentyand thirty-somethings are hopping out and bustling into the quaint farm store café’s “boat room,” where they gather for the newly formed North Santiam (NS) Young Pros meet-up, coordinated

by GROW EDC, on the third Thursday of each month at 8 a.m. Young men and women greet each other with excitement in their voices and smiles upon their faces. While some have attended the NS Young Pros meetups before, there are always new faces. “YP Selfie”: NS Young Pros selfie with Grady Hardage, With a variety of professionals rang- Janai Hill, Emily Gooch, Eli Justman, Chad Seegmiller, ing from banking managers to race car guest speaker Paula Newman, Elaina Turpin, Nicole drivers, and non-profit (cont’d on page 4) Miller, Jennifer Sandberg, Julie Hilty and Jason Burns.

Mayoral hopefuls interviewed live on KYAC Upcoming events include a council candidate forum on October 15; Read the letters from both Mayoral candidates stating more about their political platforms on Page 2 of this issue

Mill City Mayoral candidates Tim Kirsch (left) and Thorin Thacker, (middle) held a pleasant forum of “on the air” questioning moderated by Ken Cartwright (right) and Tim Widmer (not pictured).

This past Wednesday night the two candidates for the position of Mayor of Mill City were interviewed live on the air by Ken Cartwright of KYAC FM during the Mill City Mayor Candidate Forum. It will be re-broadscast on the community funded radio station on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 1pm and Sunday, Oct. 12 at 8am. Next, on Wednesday, October 15 at 7pm, KYAC will host the Mill City candidates for city council, live on the air.

Ken Cartwright and Tim Widmer will moderate the forum by asking 6 questions to each candidate followed up by closing statements from each candidate. There are seven candidates in all running for three seats for the Mill City, city council. Two of those candidates are current city council members and wish retain their seats. “Time permitting, we will take calls from residents of Mill City if they have further questions for the candidates,”said Ken Cartwright. Listen live at 94.9 FM or online at www.kyacfm.org.

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November 20% off canine spays. December 20% off canine neuters.. New hours on Thursdays from 1-2 pm on a walk-in basis.

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The Canyon Weekly would like to invite all candidates running for public office in the North Santiam Canyon to submit a statement of their political intentions. We ask that your statements remain under 300 words, and we will not be able to edit for content or space. Please send to: editor@thecanyonweekly.com or The CW, PO Box 52, Mill City, 97360 no later than 10/27/2014. The Canyon Weekly officially does not endorse any candidate and continues to remain neutral.

Tim Kirsch, Current Mayor of Mill City TO THE CITIZENS OF MILL CITY: My name is Tim Kirsch and I am the Mayor Mill City. I am again running for Mayor of our beautiful city. While serving as Mayor I have been instrumental in several much needed upgrades to our city’s livability, some of which are; the addition of a one million gallon water reservoir, the rehab of the south reservoir, rebuilding of all three sewer pump stations, two drinking water wells, the transference of our surface water rights to those wells that allowed our city to keep its senior water rights while reducing the chemical treatment of our water, replacement of thousands of feet of antiquated or inadequate water transmission lines, restrooms and play equipment in Kimmel Park, the building of a new City Hall, a sidewalk on Fairview street

from 1st street to Kimmel park, improvements in other parks,,improvements at our sewer plant, and equipment upgrades. In the last 10 years the City’s net worth has increased approximately two million dollars. We have consistently received a “strong” rating by our financial auditors. We haven’t raised water or sewer rates since 2008-2009, and have never increased property taxes while I have been in office. These are all things that I have advocated for, and the list goes on. When re-elected I will serve in a manner that continues to upgrade our infrastructure, and enhance the livability of our community. I am asking that you look at our community’s forward movement and vote Tim Kirsch for Mayor. Thank you for your past and future support,Tim Kirsch, Mayor of Mill City.

Thorin Thacker, Mayoral Candidate

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My name is Thorin Thacker, and I’m running for Mayor of Mill City. I believe our first responsibility in taking an elected position is to give representation to the ones we’re suppose to be representing. That includes fortifying Council with an active role, and making decisions as a collective. It’s not our place to vote FOR you, it’s our duty to vote for YOU! I believe in transparency of government and communication. I have a reputation of asking the hard questions during council meetings, and in my professional career, a reputation of being efficient and very effective. I believe in customer service and treating our citizens with dignity and respect. Asking for solutions from the ones with the issue, and working to find a resolve that is amicable to everyone. I believe in community service, being involved and interacting with our citizens and community. I consider myself fiscally conservative, but also understand the importance of spending the money we’ve budgeted. That’s how we take care of our town, do repairs, preventative maintenance, and to make our town more pleasant and

livable. It’s so very important we spend wisely and get the most out of the money budgeted as possible. My goals as Mayor are heavily influenced with cleaning up Mill City with strong focus on H.W. 22. I also plan on getting to the bottom of the issue with ODOT’s H.W. 22 project. Finally putting to rest the rumors and concerns, finding the facts and/or timeline, and give the needed reassurance to our businesses so that they may move forward with much needed repairs without fear of ODOT taking their building or access. I’m very motivated to work with and help our business and the economic development of Mill City, getting the most out of a tourist initiative to bring more money into our town, and make us more of a destination. I plan to work with Council, spending special attention to code enforcement, specifically the one’s concerning our image. Working on the curb appeal of our town and the result it will have on our pride of ownership. In short, my goals as your Mayor will reflect honest representation, fortifying Council, and cleaning up our town to reflect the place it deserves to be. Please Vote Thor-IN

Lyons Fire chili cook off brings out the crowds

The line for the chili and salsa tasting was filled with eager judges; the classic car show brought in a record number of participants, said organizers (photo by Shanna Hall Photography); Olivia and Maddi Gulstrom were selling handmade knitted hats; Michelle Gates was selling her Bigfoot T-shirts, as a partial fundraiser for the department. Photos by Michelle Gates.

The Lyons Fire Department’s annual Chili Cook Off and Car Show was a resounding success, said event organizers. It’s one of the few fundraisers that the department puts together, and has grown

every years since the volunteers began. “We would like to thank everyone that came out to support our event,” said organizers. “Congratulations to all the winners! Thank you all for your support.”

• 1st - #7 Teressa Donahue The winners, by category: • 2nd - #9 Cord Deck Car Show • Best Dodge: #7 Jerry Mumper ‘37 Ply Se- • 3rd - #10 North Santiam School District Salsa Competition dan Delivery • Best Ford: #52 Ken McMackin ’56 Ford • People’s Choice: #10 North Santiam School District F100 • Firefighter’s Choice: #6 Patty Fief • Best GM: #3 Mike Peterson ’62 Impala • Best in Show: #54 Terry & Jackie Wells ’32 Ford Coupe • Sleeper: #36 Brett Bartlett ’79 Chevy • Chief’s: #66 Dennis & Sandra Tiernan ’50 Chevy Pick-up Chili Competition People’s Choice: • Dept: Lyons Fire Dept Public • 1st - #10 North Santiam School Dist. • 2nd - #9 Cord Deck • 3rd - #7 Teressa Donahue Firefighter’s Choice:

Marion Forks closing for now

We are sad to inform you that June and Wayne, the owners and operators of Marion Forks Restaurant will be retiring at the end of October. There are no current plans for Marion Forks to remain open at this time. The family corporation that owns the buildings will be working with realtors to find a successor manage the business. Thank you for your years of great service and great food June and Wayne and crew! We hope you enjoy your retirement thoroughly!

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“These are our heirs apparent, the thinkers and doers who are making an investment of their time, energy, money.”

(cont’d from page 1) directors to local entre- gion-wide, further anchor the investment

preneurs, they all share these young people have made in our coma common bond: They are under 40, doing munities and provide an active forum for business in the Santiam Canyon. “Hashtag- them to do business their way,” says GROW NS Young Pros!” they shout. The group EDC executive director Allison McKenzie. loves using their hashtag “My favorfor organic marketing and ite part is that social media, especially these young NS Young Pros member pros have deNicole Miller, a public signed these relations consultant who meet-ups thrives on all things marthemselves. keting. This is an or“I always look forward ganic process to our ‘hashtag-NS Young coming diPros’ group,” says U.S. rectly from the What: North Santiam Young Pros Bank Small Business Regroup, and is Who: People 40 & under who live and/or lationship Manager Chad probably more work in the Santiam Canyon, from Aums- m e a n i n g f u l Seegmiller, smiling. “I not ville/Scio up through Marion Forks only get to network with as a result,” When: Third Thursdays of the month, other young professionsays McKen8-9:45a.m. als in the area, but there is zie. “That’s Where: Trexler Farm, 20146 Ferry Road always something really why we have SE, Stayton, OR 97383 valuable for me to learn. speakers, for My favorite topic so far example, and was time management. I can directly apply other similar groups don’t. That’s why we that to my life and job. Who knew that time meet in the morning during a work-week-management is so powerful?” -many people with young families want this These are our up-and-coming business and to be business-focused so they can keep their community leaders (some are already). They family or evening social time sacred.” haven’t had a forum to speak together with “These are our heirs apparent, the thinkone voice or come together to network with ers and doers who are making an investment and learn from each other. This new group of their time, energy and even money in our will provide that opportunity. communities. They have a unique way of “Our hope is that making connections doing business and getting things done, and among folks in this age group will inspire we want to support them in that effort,” says larger economic development projects re- McKenzie.

The Young Pros have chosen a meeting format that includes networking time, a featured young pro spotlight and a speaker on a topic of their choice. Topics so far have included negotiating various personality types, conflict resolution and time management. Many speakers tend to be baby boomers. “We’ve gone this route because we want to help the young pros build more solid relationships with the people who came before them. Baby boomers and millennials have a lot in common, particularly their interest in volunteerism, community building and bringing passion to causes they believe in. We want to make sure they have an opportunity to interact together in a meaningful way while the baby boomers are still in the work force.” The October 16 speaker topic is about the latest and greatest tips on social media for business with Nicole Miller of Word’s Out PR in Stayton. While Miller is not a boomer, she is a millennial who can speak on a topic of great interest to these young pros. “Through the Young Professionals group, I have learned skills that are so valuable. I have met new people and have connections that I wouldn’t have had without this awesome group,” says Elaina Turpin, assistant director of the Stayton/Sublimity Chamber of Commerce. “The best part is, this group doesn’t feel like just another meeting, it’s one I look forward to attending. I love being surrounded with forward-thinking, futureoriented, community-minded people. We’re always looking for new people to join our group. ”

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Volunteers clean up 2,400 pounds of garbage from Detroit Lake Courtesy of the North Santiam Watershed Council: Thank you to the 70 plus amazing volunteers who came out to the First Annual Detroit Lake Shore line & River side Clean-Up event on Saturday, September 27, 2014. We collected approx i mately 2,400 pounds of trash from along the Detroit Lake Shoreline and along the Breitenbush River. And Just in time for the Detroit Lake Mud Run this Saturday! Special thanks to our Event Planning Committee: Detroit Lake Recreation Area Busi ness Association, Federal Lakes Recreation Committee for Detroit, North Santiam Watershed Council, Oregon SOLVE, Oregon State Parks, US Forest Service — Detroit Ranger District. And to our Event Sponsors: Cascade Pacific RC&D, City of Detroit, Detroit Lake Recreation Area Business Association, Fred Meyer (North Salem Location), Kane’s Marina, Korner Post Restaurant & Steel Wheels Lounge, KYAC 94.9 FM, Community Radio, Marion County Public Works, Mountain High Grocery, Oregon State Parks, Ore gon SOLVE, Pacific Sanitation, Inc, US Forest Service — Detroit Ranger District.

Congratulations to Santiam Elementary September Students of the Month!

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SES Tigers of the Month for September 2014 are (in no particular order): Ace Aerni, Eva Sloan, Mason Lindemann, Rose Lyness, Avyn Beattie, Gracie Saari, Audrey Weir, Abigail Allen, Emma Larson, Aolani Gouveia and Aiden Meola.

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“Santiam Canyon Community Radio-KYAC” Tune in to local community radio 94.9 fm KYAC to learn about local events, community interviews, and much more!

Respected farrier dies of heart attack while hunting

Members of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team and the Mounted Posse with assist by an Oregon Air National Guard Helicopter, were called out Monday morning in search of a reported missing hunter. The hunter was identified as 37 year old Corey Fred, an experienced outdoorsman who lived nearby. He had last sent a text on Saturday at 6am saying he was hunting on his property on Old Mehama Rd. SE, which abuts up against forest land. Monday evening the searchers found Mr. Fred dead. The state medical examiner determined he died from natural causes. It was deemed he had a heart attack and fell hitting his head on a rock while hunting.

Corey Fred was well known in the area as a well respected farrier who had a natural love and respect for horses. “He was a great guy, very kind & easy for everyone to get along with,” said Shyla Ann Herman who used Mr. Fred’s farrier services for years. He leaves behind a son, who is in first grade. Members of the Fred family are planning funeral services for this Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 1pm at Cascade High School, 10226 Marion Rd SE, Turner, OR 97392. Anyone who may be interested in making donations to the Fred family can go to www. youcaring.com and search for “In memory of Corey Fred.”

Obituary Virgil Dean Payne Sr. Dec 7, 1941 – Sept 30, 2014

It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce the death of Virgil Dean Payne, Sr., Virgil was born in Konawa, Oklahoma to Clyde and Gladys Payne. He met Lucille Fleming in Stayton, Oregon when she was only 13 years old, and they eventually married on March 11, 1962 in Konawa, Oklahoma. They had three children, Denise, Quonna, and Virgil, Jr.

Virgil and Lucille moved to Oregon 1965. Virgil worked for William Wallace in farming operations for 12 years. He later worked for Young and Morgan Trucking as a diesel mechanic for 25 years. Virgil enjoyed his family, camping and cars. His favorite car was a 1951 Mercury. He loved to travel with his wife; together they saw much of the United States as well as going on many cruises. Virgil is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lucille, children; Denise and Roy Pallett, Quonna and Alan Bender; Virgil Payne,

Corey Fred was a well respected farrier. Photo courtesy of Shyla Ann Herrmann.

Jr. and Janel Page, grandchildren; Caitlin (Joshua) Coyle, Luke Pallett, Paul ( Alicia) Bender, Emilee (Matthew) Kadell, Kellee (Cody) Coonrod, Julee Bender, Aaron Bender, MacKayla Payne, great grandchildren; Hailey; Rowan, Clora, William, Olivia. Virgil was a devoted and loving family man with a wonderful sense of humor and a kind heart when it came to babies and animals. His family, extended family and friends feel very blessed to have had him in their lives. He will truly be missed.

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RC club works hard to clean up Davis Air Field

By Bruce Brunstad A newly formed local RC Club, the “Cascade Cloud Clippers” has gotten permission to fly their RC (Radio Controlled) model aircraft at Davis Field in Gates. During times of clear weather and low wind (typically in the mornings and evenings,) the brightly colored model aircraft can often be seen looping and diving over the flying field - their pilots Before and after the blackberry clearing always watchful for full sized aircraft on approach for landing. On Saturday, October 4th, a group of RC aircraft enthusiasts took part in clearing blackberry bushes that had completely engulfed a parked full size aircraft. The parked aircraft is a twin engine Piper Aztec, located outside the from the RC club for being allowed to fly hangar at Davis Field. The aircraft is their aircraft at Davis Field. It is possible not currently in flying condition and that other maintenance activities could be has been parked for many years. ers fly them? Contact Gene Slye, owner of Popscheduled in the future. This blackberry-clearing project Interested in joining an RC club and flying pa Al’s at 503- 897-2223 and get more informawas meant as a show of appreciation model RC aircraft? Or of simply watching oth- tion on flying times.

Classified Ads Lost and Found

Found Ring on September 12 between the Mill City Christian Church and Mill City Presbyterian Church. Please call to identify. leave a message including name, phone number and a description of the ring. 503-779-3686.

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Classified Ad Rates Text: words for $5/week. move in today. Info: Mike or mon. + dep. Mill City. Call 503- Photo:25 25 words + photo $10/ Pam Wright 503-897-3206, 503- 897-2249. week. 871-7141. Addtl words: .20 each Rideshare ads are FREE! HELP WANTED BUSINESS FOR SALE Wanted: Home Care for 89 Lost & Found ad are FREE! Antique Mall Business for max 25 words year old. Limited care needed Deadline: Saturday noon for the sale. ODDS N ENDS Antiques but needs someone to spend following Wednesday publication. in Mehama includes computer the night, manages own meds, Submit your ad to phone signs office supplies Editor@TheCanyonWeekly.com and life! Still works, does not Checking account for $2000. Drop Box Locations: always need 24 hour. Not bed Inventory extra. 503-798-3914. ridden, in wheelchair but active. Mehama True Value Kelly Lumber, Mill City 503-897-2700. FOR RENT Gates Post Office

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CLASSES

Handgun Safety Class with local experts Bob and Shane Pedroli. Range classes are ongoing. Oregon and Utah/Arizona multistate We’re Moving October 1st! certifications available. Mill City Baptist Church is becoming Mill City Baptist Home 503-580-9397 www. Fellowship and you won’t see us at our location on the highway anymore. All our normal services and activities are still happening oldwestprosconcealandcarry. com though and we’d love to see you there! Please call for more CPR/AED/First Aid information or check us out on Classes: American Heart Facebook @ www.facebook.com/millcitybaptist. Association certified classes Pastor Richard Cole 503-277-3586 for Public and Healthcare Youth Pastor Derek Ownby 865-310-1230 Providers. Contact instructor

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North Santiam Canyon Events 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). Submit your event to: Editor@TheCanyonWeekly.com.

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teams from 1998-99. Family, friends, and community are all invited. Tickets: $20 adults, $10 students K-6. Checks payable to Santiam Hall of Fame. RSVP’s must be made by October 22. Info: 503-897-2311 or david.plotts@santiam.k12.or.us. There will be no sales at the door.

Santiam Valley Grange Annual Haunted House Opens October 17 - Nov 1, (varied hours around 6pm-9pm) at 1140 5th Street, Lyons. Bigger and better every year! Appropriate for all ages. Either go through spooky for younger children if they don’t like to get really scared, or go through scary for bigger kids and adults...if you dare! Admission Thursday, October 9 price is $3 or 3 cans of food or nonperish7pm Canyon Readers Book Club welable food items. Proceeds benefit Grange comes guest speaker and outdoor writer Hall upkeep and the Lyons Fire department Jerry McGee at Trexler Farm Restaurant annual toy and food drive. to discuss his books Follow the River and On Saturday October 25th Ark Animal Care Lost and Found. Copies of his books can in Mill City is holding a special discounted be purchased through Amazon or contact clinic for feline neuters /spays $20 neuters Herb Bastuscheck - japanherb@yahoo.com (unlimited spots) $50 spays (8 spots avail- or 503-859-2668. Signed copies are available). There are also discounted vaccines, able from Jerry for a special $10 each plus flea prevention, and deworming. Cash only $3 postage. Home cooked dinners will be available at 6pm, or come to book discusplease! Please call (303) 897-6004. sion at 7pm. “Keep On Keeping On” is the theme for this years Santiam Alumni Tournament 7pm The Mill City/Gates American LeNovember 7th-9th. For more info write: gion (Post 159) meets today and on the 2nd Thursday of every month (Nov 13, Dec 11) santiam.alumni.2014@gmail.com

EventsThis Week

12th annual Santiam Canyon School District Hall of Fame Banquet November 8, 7pm in the high school commons. Enjoy this special evening to recognize Damien Ramirez (90), Gerald (Jerry) Long (82), and Kurt Carpenter (73), former staff member Mike McClain, and the girls basketball

7pm Football Santiam VS Kennedy at Davis field in Mill City. Can’t make it to the game? Listen to it live on 94.9 FM KYAC, or stream it online at www. kyacfm.org.

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and get details as www.runwildadventures. com. Sponsored in part by the Detroit Lake Recreation Area Business Association. Www.detroitlakeoregon.org. 9am-3pm Mill City Craft Fair sponsored by and located at Liberty Fellowship Church, between Mt. Edge Café & Circle K on Hwy 22 in Mill City. New vendors welcome. 10x10 for $10, table only for $5. Inside and outside spaces available. Upcoming events are on Oct 11 & 25, Nov 8 & 22, Dec 13 & 20. Info: Cindy Mudrick at 503-198-0070 or cindymudrick@gmail.com. 10am-2pm The Mill City Historical Society is having an open for the public at the building on Wall Street next to the museum from 10 am to 2 pm. Everyone is invited to came and see the rejuvenated oldest commercial building in Mill City. Weather permitting there will also be several old cars on display.

13th Annual Santiam Canyon School District Scholarship Banquet and Auction to raise funds for the senior class. October 11, doors open at 4pm. Dinner served at 5:30pm. Located at the Salem Elks Lodge No. 336, Saturday, October 11 2336 Turner Rd. SE. Dinner tickets are $35 9am – Detroit Lake Mud Run each, sponsorship - $250 Early Bird Raffle Run Wild Adventures returns to Tickets must be purchased by 10/6/14 are $2 bring their downright dirty running each. Dinner is Prime Rib, Herbed Chicken, event to our community. Register Roasted Red Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Salad,

Veterans Outreach provides local help

If you are a Veteran and need an appointment with ODVA or the Salem Vets Center, we can provide numbers to be called. If you are unable for some reason to make an appointment yourself, we will make it for you. If transportation is a problem, we may be able to help whether going to Salem Vets Clinic or the VA hospital in Portland. If hunger is the issue, we can connect with agencies providing emergency food baskets. If a person finds themselves in crisis, we want to help. We especially want to hear from the homeless vet. We are local veterans providing help to veterans. If you’re a veteran and in need of assistance we urge you to phone one of the volunteers listed here. Tom White 503-897-2139, Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Assn. Jim Gulliford 503-897-2872, Disabled American Veterans. Jan Jones 503-559-3352 8

Mill City

Presbyterian

Church Sunday Worship Ted Buck, Pastor 360-904-3055

236 SW Broadway

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church Mass on Saturdays -5pm-

Gates Community Church of Christ

“..reaching the canyon for Christ.” Mike Stair, Minister Worship Service 10 AM 40070 Gates School Rd (503)897-3210

716 S. 1st Ave Mill City 503-769-2656 Seasonal Vegetable, Rolls, Dessert and Beverage. Sponsorships and Auction items needed! Info: contact the District Office, Alexis Winn, Stacie Cook or Nicole Miller. 897-4143. North Santiam Watershed Council meetings are held at the Stayton Community Center at 400 Monday, October 13 7 pm Lyons Library Board Open House at West Virginia Street on the 2nd 279 8th St., Lyons. Featuring the grand prize Thursday of every month except July/ drawing for an Apple I-Pad from the Adult August at 7pm. 503- 930-8202 or www. northsantiam.org. Summer Reading Program. Join the Canyon Gleaners. Learn more about how low-income families Tuesday, October 14 can participate in a local food sharing/ gathering program. For more info call 5036 pm High School Girls VolleyBall. 897-4031. Santiam VS Regis. Home Game for

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

Mill City

Christian Church www.

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Sunday Worship 10 am

Mill City

Santiam

Wednesday, October 15

6:30 PM. The Fall meeting of the Federal Lakes Recreation Committee for Detroit Lake (FLRCDL) will be held at the new Gates FD (140 E Sorbin St., Gates) which is by the bridge crossing the N Santiam river. (Not the Ranger Station) This will bring us up to date on projects that are proposed, completed, or in progress at Detroit Lake.

Thursday, October 16

6 pm High School Girls Volleyball. Santiam at Western Mennonite.

Weekly Events

Lyons Library is located at 279 8th St. Hours: Tue/Thu 1pm-6:30pm, Fridays 1- 5 pm (new hours!) And Sat: 10am3:30pm, Sun-Mon-: Closed. Info: 503859-2366 Mill City Library is located at 250 SW 2nd Ave. Hours: 1012/1:30-3:30pm on Tues-Fri. Sat 10-12. Closed Sun & Mon. Info: 503-

Mondays

7pm Santiam Canyon Community Chorus rehearses at the Canyon Arts Center on Hwy 22. Joanne Hebing 503859-342

Tuesdays

10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Bible Fellowship, Lyons 910-4918 12pm 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

Call before you Burn!

The Backyard Burn Information Line is 877-982-0011 and is updated daily at 8am. 7:30pm AA Meeting at Idanha City Hall.

Thursdays

10am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates Church, all levels! 503-897-2102. 12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals. MC Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Ruth: 503-897-2204 12-4:30pm Food Distribution Day at Canyon Gleaners in Mill City. 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. 7-9pm Bingo with the Idanha Detroit Fire Dept, every other Thursday at the Detroit City Hall meeting room.

7pm AA Meeting at Gates Community Fridays Church of Christ 1pm Canyon Senior Center Pinochle 7pm Youth Bible Study 9th grade-age 25 at 844 S First St. Mill City 503 897-4176. Baptist Home Fellowship. Bible study and Sundays snacks. 1095 SW 1st Ave., Mill City. 11am Gates Community Church of Christ 32 week series The Story at 40070 Gates School Road. The Story takes the Bible, puts it in chronological order, and reads like a novel. Info: 503-897-3210. 4-6pm Youth Group at Mehama Community Church 11336 Morris St. Grades 6-12; games, music and bible studies. Info: 503-859-2849 or Facebook. 9

Linn County Sheriff’s Office Police Log: Sept 28 - Oct 4

Date: 09/28/14 Time: 9:00 Description: SUSP-CIRCUMSTANCES 6TH ST Lyons Caller reporting that a female called this morning and identified herself as an investigator w/the courts for custody. She called this morning and wanted to speak Date: 09/28/14 Time: 9:24 CRIM MISCHIEF HAZEL ST Mill City Caller advising that someone has been using a blow dart gun in the area and they have been finding them in their yard. Caller found another one this morning. Date: 09/28/14 Time: 10:58 SUICIDAL-SUBJECT Mill City Caller states that a female who has been staying with her just said she was going to leave and drive herself and her kids into the river. Date: 09/28/14 Time: 17:46 WELF CHECK Mill City Caller was at the location this morning and was talking to the

residents to check on the children as they prepare for school. Date: 09/28/14 Time: 18:05 100 Block GROVE ST Mill City dog has been barking all day next door Owners are not home Dog is currently in the side yard. Date: 09/29/14 Time: 7:33 CIV DISP RPT SPRING ST Mill City Contact caller by phone regarding a civil issue between him and the landlord Date: 09/29/14 Time: 11:16 shop was broken into last night Date: 09/29/14 Time: 11:36 BURGLARY REPORT female on property who will not leave The suspect, and is leaving now Date: 09/29/14 Time: 14:23 CRIM MISCHIEF SPRING ST Mill City male is back at the property, causing a scene and has kicked the door in. Date: 09/29/14 Time: 15:20 FRAUD IVY ST Linn County someone has a loan application filled out in callers name. Caller would like contact OCTOBER BARGAINS from a deputy of the MONTH ® Date: 09/29/14 Time: 16:43 CHILD While supplies last. ABUSE REPORT KINGWOOD AV Mill City KING2-In-1, 24-In. Squeegee Push Broom WOOD COURT W 565 582 B4 APTS assign immediate response The info being reported is in regards to the physical abuse to both kids by the 9.5W Dimmable LED Light Bulb E 180 867 B4 father There is currently an open CW case 20-Lb. Wild Bird Food Date: 09/29/14 Time: L 501 272 1 20:01 SUSP-CIR-

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did not have a title to the motor home at that time. Date: 10/01/14 Time: 15:25 TRESPASS 3RD AV Mill City Caller is requesting deputy check the location for someone living in the manufactured home in the fenced area. Caller advises he got information that his step daughter Date: 10/02/14 Time: 15:16 PROP-FOUND MAIN ST Lyons LYONS TIMBERTOWN RESALE Caller states that he found a police flash light laying outside near his store. He thinks someone may have set it down when they were out in the area dealing with a bike Date: 10/02/14 Time: 18:28 CRIM MISCHIEF CEDAR ST Lyons Caller reporting when she came home today there was dog waste in the driveway so she put it back in the neighbors yard and they put it back into caller’s yard. Date: 10/02/14 Time: 19:20 TRESPASS *IN PROGRESS* SPRING ST Mill City Caller reporting she has evicted tenant from the listed property, and he should have been out by now. Caller states he is at the location now with at least Date: 10/03/14 Time: 6:08 MENTAL-OTHER 800 Block 1ST AV Mill City MILL CITY MARKETPLACE short heavy set thinning hair female running around the area of the market. Looks like she might have been having a mental episode. Caller does not see her anymore and Date: 10/03/14 Time: 10:09 Date: 10/03/14 Time: 12:38

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Local Business Directory Autobody & Paint

•Canyon Auto Rebody 21916 Ferry Rd. SE, Mehama 503-859-3247 www.canyonautorebody.com

Auto Repair

•Mike’s Auto Repair and Diesel: Small engines & motorcycles at 27860 N. Hwy 22, Mill City. 503 897-6061

Antiques/Resale

•Odds and Ends Antiques and Collectables at 11227 Grove St., S.E. Mehama 503-859-2688 •Lyons Timbertown Resale: Home accessories, gifts, more. 1313 Main St. Lyons. 503-859-4054; 503-983-5277 Facebook

Business Development

•GROW EDC: Free & confidential business & non-profit consulting. Info@ growsantiam.org 503-871-5188

Clothing Resale Boutique •Santiam Treasures 228 Broadway St, Mill City (301) 904-7217

Computer Services

•WidmerWeb Design 503-569-1229

Construction

•Hueller Construction Inc. CCB #114169 www.huellerconstruction.com 503-859-3575 Facebook

Firearm Instruction

•Old West Enforcement Professionals NRA#1787-91947 BCI# 1102466 www.oldwestprosconcealandcarry.com 503-580-9397

Firewood

•Camp Firewood at Hardwood Components at 20573 Hwy 22 in Mehama 503-859-2144

Health and Wellness

•Chiropractic Physicians Clinic and Wellness Center 11247 Grove St., Mehama 503-859-2181 •Mill City Dental 503-897-2353 •Mill City Pharmacy 218 S.W. Broadway, Mill City 503-897-2331 •Santiam Medical Clinic 280 S. 1st Ave. Mill City 503-897-4100

Heating and Cooling

•Focus Heating and Construction, Inc. (503) 428-2591 focusheatingandcooling.com

Golf Courses

•Elkhorn Valley Golf Course 32295 North Fork Rd SE, Lyons (503) 897-3368 www.elkhorngolf.com

Groceries

•Mountain High Grocery and Gifts 220 D St. Detroit 503-854-3696 •Detroit Market and Supplies 100 Detroit Ave. N. 503-854-3767 Facebook •Mill City Market Place 829 1st Ave. Mill

City www.millcitymarketplace.com 503-897-2006 Facebook

Landscaping

•Siegmund Landscape, Excavation and Supply 503-769-6291

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Restaurants: Mill City/Gates

•Giovanni’s Mountain Pizza 146 N.W. Santiam Blvd., Mill City 503-897-2614 •J and S Deli & Pub 100 SE Juniper St., Lodging Mill City (503) 897-2997 facebook •Curt’s Place Rental Suite in Gates •Mountain Edge Cafe 320 N.W. Santiam www.curtsplace.net 503-897-6126 •Oak Park Motel 112 E. Central St. Gates, Blvd., Mill City 503-897-2741 Affordable pricing and clean rooms. 503- •Poppa Al’s Famous Hamburgers 198 N.E. Santiam Blvd. Mill City 897-3420 www.oak-park-motel.com (503)897-2223 •Adventure Vacation Homes 528 N.E. •Rosie’s Mountain Coffee House 647 Santiam Blvd, Mill City 503-897-6500 N.E. Santiam Blvd., Mill City 503-897www.adventurevacationhomes.com 2378 www.rosiesscones.com Facebook •Elkhorn Valley Inn B&B 33016 North •Sierra Restaurant and Market 302 N. Fork Road S.E., Lyons 503-897-3033 Santiam Hwy, Gates 503-897-2210 www.elkhornvalleyinn.com Facebook •Lodge at Detroit Lake Restaurants: Lyons/Mehama 175 Detroit Ave, Detroit 503-854-3344 •Trexler Farms 20146 Ferry Rd. SE, www.lodgeatdetroitlake.com Mehama 503-859-4488 •All Seasons Motel 130 Breitenbush www.trexlerfarm.com Facebook Road, Detroit 503-854-3421 Restaurants: Detroit/Idanha www.allseasonsmotel.net •Korner Post Restaurant 100 Detroit Avenue, Detroit 503-854-3735 Marinas •The Cedars Restaurant and Lounge 200 •Detroit Lake Marina 115 Breitenbush N. Detroit Ave, Detroit 503-854-3636 Road, Detroit 503-854-3423 •Sandy’s Lakeside Coffee 1487 N. www.detroitlakemarina.com Santiam Hwy, Idanha •Kane’s Marina 530 Clester Rd., Detroit •Idanha Grill and Store 183 Hwy 22, 503-854-3362 Facebook Idanha 503-854-3354 Meat Processing www.idanhagrill.com Facebook •Gene’s Meat Market 21991 Fern Ridge •Marion Forks Restaurant and Lounge Road SE, Mehama 503 859-2252 34970 Hwy 22, Idanha (at Marion Forks) Mini-Mart 503-854-3669 Facebook •River’s Run Deli~Fuel~Groceries 105 Breitenbush Rd, Detroit RV Repair (503) 854-3039 •Santiam RV Service 503-394-2348 Mole and Gopher Removal •LandCare: Learn more at Signs & Graphics www.land-care.com 503-897-5200 •White Water Signs and Graphics 503804-3613 www.whitewatersigns.com Outdoor Excursions •Kayak the Santiam 503-569-1229 Security www.kayakthesantiam.com •Independent Security Solutions www.enrgkayaking.com Business and Residential CCB#202956 •North Santiam River Trips with Bill 503-580-3299 or Facebook Sanderson 503-897-3301 Sporting Goods/Liquor Store www.nsrtrips.com •Santiam Sports Center 250 NW 9th Ave. •The Oregon Experience: Fishing, rafting Mill City ( 503) 897-2881 drift-boating. 503-897-3291 Supplies www.oregon-experience.com •Kelly Lumber Company 757 Hwy 22 East, Mill City Painting (503)897-2363 •Leading Edge Painting, Interior & exterior painting, staining, woodworking. •Mehama True Value 11267 Grove St. Mehama 503-859-2257 ww3.truevalue. 503-539-3744 benszym@hotmail.com com/mehamatruevalue Pets and Animal Care •Ark Animal Care Veterinary Services Taverns/Bars arkanimalcare@wavecable.com 503-897- •Red Barn Bar and Grill 916 Main St., 6004 Facebook Lyons. 503-859-2826 Facebook •Trio Tavern and Food 815 SW Linn Blvd. Psychotherapy •Gregory J. Johanson, M .Div, Ph.D., NCC Mill City 503-897-3380 Facebook Director, Grace Counselling Center. 503Towing 897-4830 greg@gregjohanson.net •STR Santiam Towing and Recovery 1-877-859-5757 Real Estate www.strtowing.com •Green Mountain Real Estate 280 11

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As the cat move stealthily through the forest, Rich decided to take a shot. In all his years of hunting he had never seen a cougar out in the woods before. This would be his first attempt. The cat continued towards them from down wind, Rich Cole said the woods were “completely silent” as not looking in their direction, and not seeming to be aware the 125 pound animal advanced toward them of the two hunters. On opening day of deer season this past Rich Cole set his sight, he Saturday, Pastor Rich Cole of the Mill City could see the hind end of the animal clearly. He would hit Baptist Church was out in the woods first the hind quarter first, he planned, then have an extra shot thing in the morning hunting with his son, for the top. Doug. As he set the safety on his rifle to off the distinct “click” They were quietly combing the hills southdisrupted the silence. The cat and Rich Cole locked eyes. west of Frank Lumber company. The entire He took his shot, and it landed as planned. Within that morning they had not seen even a trace of a second, the hunt was over. deer, and they found out that was maybe for “I tell you, from what was in his stomach there was notha good reason. ing, he was hungry. He was an old tom cat, missing some After a morning of no luck they opted to teeth, and weighed in take a break. As they sat in silence, munchat 125 pounds,” said ing on their snack of peanut butter and jelly Rich Cole. sandwiches, the two kept careful watch for The night watchany activity, but there was none. The woods man at Frank Lumwere absolutely silent. ber Company menAfter about half an hour they heard a twig tioned to Cole that snap down wind from them. he had been noticing “Doug saw it first - it was a big cat, a cougar, about 40 yards away, making it’s way through the tall timber towards us,” said Rich Cole. Both Rich and Doug were wearing No Scent, an effective product to mask the scent of a human; however, they think that perhaps it was the peanut butter gave away their resting place. “It was the eeriest thing I’d ever seen. We could see the cat advancing in our direction quickly. He was maneuvering through a landmine of dried twigs and leaves, yet the woods remained completely silent,” said Rich Cole. Doug didn’t have a cougar tag, but Rich did. 12

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there had been no deer coming around to the edges of the property like usual for a couple weeks prior. Since Saturday’s hunt however the deer are back, 3-5 of them every night now, and Tuesday night there were 7.

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