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In keeping with a tradition held for many years, the teachers and staff of Gates Elementary School lined up and bid fare-well, for one last time, to their students as they departed on their buses home. Friday, June 15, 2012 will be known as the final day of classes at a school that has served our community since 1923. The day was bittersweet. The children, excited as they should be at the prospects of summer fun, laughed and high-fived their way to board the buses, waving vigorously at the crowd as they passed. The teachers held fast to the smiles and waves, a few shed-ding tears only after the buses were gone.

Gates Elementary originally held the Gates School, a four room schoolhouse, with two rooms that converted into a 30 x 60 foot auditorium that also served for functions of the com-munity. The downstairs area that has been the cafeteria, originally was a low ceiling gymnasium. According to an article by Wil-

lis Grafe in the Historic Marion, “A hot soup program was instituted in 1931 at no cost to the pupils. Donations from the community and vol-unteer cooks to do the work took care of it all. Vegetable and/or bean soup was served on the first and last two days of the week, and hot choco-late on Wednesday. All other requirements for lunch were brought from home.” At that time, the end of the electrical line was in Mill City, so the school was powered by a small generator. No daytime artificial light was provided but “the big windows provided more light than we were used to at home anyway,” wrote Grafe. The school has seen many changes over the years. Recent budget woes and a ongoing de-scending enrollment forced the Santiam Canyon School District to make the drastic decision to close Gates Elementary School

and consolidate students to the two Mill City campuses that currently house the middle and high schools. While the school board con-tinues to struggle to balance the books with the concerns of the community, volunteers are helping to pack boxes and pre-serve memories. Last Monday, parents, grandparents, retired teachers and helpful commu-nity members descended on the school to help the teachers sort through what should stay and

what should go. Bill Pennick of Gates, and his sister Patsy Vinson (of Chel-tenham, England) were there to say their final good-byes. They reminisced while searching the names on the historic mosaic they helped build in the school hallway. “I think I remember putting that piece in right there,” said Pen-nick, pointing to the frame of the state capital. “This has been a good school, hasn’t hardly changed a bit.

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Fugitive jumps from Gates bridge, gets bit by police dog A fugitive jumped from Gates Bridge last Sunday, only to be captured once on the shore of the North Santiam River. It started when the Linn County Sheriff’s Department received a call at 12:51pm that there was an intoxicated man on the bridge, said Sergeant Flint Labard. Deputies Church and Titus re-sponded to the call. Turns out,

the intoxicated man was Jede-diah Andersen, 29, who wasn’t too happy to see the deputies, probably because he had an outstanding parole and proba-tion warrant. When Deputy Titus told subject he was under arrest, Andersen, who was carrying an Arizona driver’s license, didn’t agree. He said, “Well, you better pull

your guns and start shooting then” - while at the same time gesturing wildly and flexing his muscles, said Sergeant Labard. The arresting officers attempt-ed to taze Andersen twice, but he managed to knock the darts off of his chest. Andersen then jumped off the Gates Bridge and floated down-river. He came up on the Linn

County side, where a canine unit from the Salem Police Dept found him, cornered him - and bit him. In all, five vehicles from Mar-ion County and three vehicles from Linn County cordoned off areas on either side of the river in the town of Gates, Anderson was transported to the hospital for injuries sustained.

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Dear Editor, A death has occurred in the Santiam Canyon. Another school is closing: Gates Elementary. Cause of death? There is no single answer, but topping the list is the irresponsible shutting down of the timber industry which provided stable jobs to the hard-working people of the Santiam Canyon. These are people who know their neighbors, search for a lost child, provide meals to strangers when disaster strikes, send their high school graduates on with one of the most generous schol-arship programs in the state, and volun-teer sacrificially to deal with the closure of yet another school.

The consequences of decisions made by state politicians hurt people in profound ways. Would you seriously consider how our tax dollars are spent? Which is more important? An electric car charging sta-tion in Detroit or their school? A tree or the education of a child? Stricter green regulations for new homes or the chance for a young family to build a home? I urge you to consider carefully your support for governmental programs that shut down of the responsible use of our natural resources. There is a price to pay. The citizens of the Santiam Canyon are paying that price. Respectfully, Melody Munger of Gates

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By Bruce Sexton Each month, between 80 and 100 emergency food boxes are distributed through the Mill City-Gates Food Bank. In each box, a 3-5 day supply of food is given to a family in need based on the government guidelines. Over half of the people receiving food are children. The supply of food includes cereal, canned and frozen vegetables, fruit, mac&cheese, soup, pasta, flour, rice, beans, canned and frozen meat, and milk. Most of the food is purchased through Marion-Polk FoodShare as part of the Or-egon Food Bank. The two main products we purchase are flour and mac&cheese. The Food Bank is located at 240 SW. Cedar, behind the Presbyterian Church in the old scout building. It is open Tues-days 10am-12pm and Thursday 6pm-8pm. It is run completely by volunteers from area churches and organizations.

Improvements are continuing to be made to the building and supplies. Last summer, with the help of Wolverines Working for You, the garage area was repaired along with a concrete driveway and flooring. A ramp was built inside the garage to allow better access for clients and moving food. The week of June 25-29, improvements are being made to the west wall. The unused chimney is being removed, flooring and siding are being replaced to deal with water damage. If you would like to volunteer to help with the repairs, please contact board member, Bruce Sexton at the Presby-terian Church at 503-897-2291. If you would like to make donations toward re-pairs and ongoing food purchases, please mail your donation to The Community Assistance Center (Food Bank), PO Box 1006, Mill City, OR 97360.

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Kayakers stranded in river near Idanha, family rescued by helicopter

A Dallas family of four went kayaking on the N.Santiam River Saturday afternoon but encountered swift currents, sending them all into the water near Idanha. Victor Reppeto (45), his wife Elizabeth (43) and their sons Gabriel (12) and Ma-son (11) took to the water in three kayaks and a fold-a-boat. Shortly after, Victor lost an oar and Gabriel experienced diffi-culty handling the swift current and high water. The parents moved Gabriel to the fold-a-boat but it soon began taking on water. All four ended up the water. Elizabeth and Mason made it to shore, but Victor and Gabriel were swept down-stream. They were able to find tempo-rary safety on several large rocks in the middle of the river, but the current pre-vented rescuers from reaching them by

water. Elizabeth called 911 and waited on the roadway to direct deputies to Victor and Gabriel. Marion County deputies were called to the scene just before 3pm, where depu-ties saw Victor and Gabriel stranded on the rocks in the middle of the river. They immediately mobilized a rescue effort and called upon the Salem-based Oregon Army National Guard unit to ex-tricate the kayakers using an airlift. An HH60 Blackhawk rescued the father and son about 7pm. All parties were wearing personal floa-tation devices. Neither Victor nor Gabriel required medical assistance. This is the 2nd time in less than a week that the OR Army National Guard assist-ed in a rescue effort.

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Good weather predictably starts for the summer on the North Santiam about now. Good fishing, for both summer steelhead and Chinook salmon, starts about now. This is a great time for simply running the North Santiam, or for fishing. River levels are still a little high for optimal fishing in the upper sections, but are ideal for the lower runs. All sections are good for scenic trips. River temperature flowing into Detroit Lake averages about 52 degrees. North Santiam River temperature at Packsaddle var-ies from 45 up to 52. Green’s Bridge temperature varies from 55 to 61. Steelhead are most active around 50 degrees, and salmon are most active around 55. Both fish will move around within the river system in or-der to find their preferred tem-perature. Steelhead often move around about 8 or 10 miles per day to maintain the temperature range they like. Anglers can coordinate their fishing loca-

tions to the best time of day for temperature and fish action. If we paid attention to only river temperature, we would fish downstream early in the day and work our way upstream. However, other variables are also important. As of June 14, we have 24,897 Chinook Salmon and 17,150 summer steelhead in the Willa-mette River system. The num-bers are shared with North and South Santiam, McKenzie, and Middle Fork Willamette rivers. Juvenile steelhead and salmon and trout often feed on caddis larva, often from the river bot-tom and still in their casings. Right now, some of the cad-dis are emerging, and there is some dry fly action. The medi-um large orange-brown caddis bugs look like quite a target for big trout.. The Packsaddle run certainly has the most thrilling navigable whitewater on this river. There are a few short stretches of tran-quility, but most of the run in-

cludes big waves, whirlpools and mountain scen-ery. The medium whitewater on the lower sections has more relaxation and it is interest-ing to watch the geography change to foothills and valley floor farm-land. The type of rope that is used for lining boats over the slide at Stayton Island is important. If the rope is fairly stiff, it will not coil around itself or around the hands or feet of the user. If the rope is soft and loose, the coils can ensnare body parts and cause great amounts of discom-fort and awkwardness. Having good equipment is an important part of safe boating. The next month will be some of the best fishing so far this year. Good planners will make arrangements to take advantage of it.

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For the 16th consecutive year, fire management officials are hosting an interagency Fire School June 25-29 at Sweet Home High School. The week-long classroom and field-based training event is designed to prepare new firefighters from all areas for the rigors of battling blazes - in Oregon’s forests and in the rural-urban interface. Approximately 200 trainees from a variety of agencies across western Oregon are participating at a new site along Mark’s Ridge. Students sleep in tents and eat their meals together, giving them a taste of what it’s like to be in a real fire camp. The five-day course culminates in a live fire exercise on Fri-day, June 29. “Safety is paramount in every aspect of wildland firefight-ing, and it begins with our training exercises,” said Paul Hiebert, Fire Management Officer for the Detroit Ranger Dis-trict. “We stress the importance of everyone working together to do the best job they can do to protect people and the places that communities value by suppressing wildfires.”

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170 volunteers hike with 10,000 fish to stock Marion Lake

Last week, 10,000 fingerlings - aka baby fish - traveled 2.4 miles over land to their new home in Marion Lake, thanks to the help of 170 volunteers. Organized by Greg Grenbemer of the State of Oregon Fish and Wild-life Department, this annual event gives locals the chance to volun-teer in a fun way, as well as helps Marion Forks Fish Hatchery to dis-tribute the fish to out of way places. “It was healthy, purposeful, mul-tigenerational, and inexpensive option to volunteer,” said Susan

Chamberlin of Mill City. “And it was a lot of fun.” Each volunteer carried 35 pounds of the juvenile fish in packs on their backs, including local residents Mi-cah and Jeff Keto and Susan Cham-berlin’s husband, Dennis. Once there, the fish were released into Marion Lake. Volunteers had signed up previ-ously to take part in the fingerling release. Info: Marion Forks Fish Hatchery 503-854-3522 or www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/visitors/marion_forks_hatchery.

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Friday, June 29• 1pm Opening Ceremonies: City Hall Grand Opening, ribbon cutting, facility tour, ceremonial events with local community groups, dessert and snacks.

• 7-10pm Reckless Rockhounds present music & dancing for all ages Kimmel Park. Food & drinks available from The Wooden Nickel.

Saturday, June 30• All Day Softball Tournament: Santiam High Softball Field, Evergreen St. $25 fee per team or $5 per person that wishes to join a team.

• 11am-1pm 36th Annual Mutt Show at Kimmel Park. $2 per entry and all dogs must be on a leash. Categories include Longest Tail, Most Patriotic, Owner/Mutt Look-a-like and Mutt of the Year. Organized by Linda Grace of Social Graces Dog Training. Registration begins at 10am. A special thanks to the numerous business-es that donated to the show this year.

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Sunday, July 1• All Day Softball Tournament: Santiam High Softball Field, Evergreen St.$25 fee per team or $5 per person that wishes to join a team.

• All Day 1st Annual BBQ Competition at Kimmel Park.• All Day Food & drinks from The Wooden Nickel at Kimmel Park. • 3pm Old Fashioned Family Games at Kimmel Park.• 5pm Community Picnic and Service with Mill City/Gates Ministerial Associa-tion at Kimmel Park.

Wednesday, July 4 - Independence Day• All Day Festival Grounds: Food, crafts and more at Kimmel Park.• All Day Food & drinks available from The Wooden Nickel at Kimmel Park.• 7-11am Lions Club Breakfast at Santiam High commons. $6/adults,$4/under 12. • 9am 5K Run/Walk organized by Rick Posekany. • 12pm Grand Parade Chaired by Susann Heller and the Santiam High School. Class of ’67. Register at Mill City City Hall or before the parade. Judging begins at 11am. The parade will follow the same route as last year.

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(away from the fire) with the low heat and the smoke of a charcoal or wood fire. Cash prizes and commemorative tro-phies/ribbons for 1st-6th place in each of the four meat categories will be dis-tributed at the Awards Ceremony at 5pm. There will also be both a Grand Cham-pion and Reserve Grand Champion se-lected for their cooking performance throughout the competition. Canyon Fireworks competitors may be individuals or large teams; the entry fee is $65 regardless of the size of the team. Membership in PNWBA is NOT required to participate, but all competi-tors will be expected to follow PNWBA rules and procedures. (Rule info: www.pnwba.com) Info about the Canyon Fireworks BBQ Competition, registration and pay-ment forms at http://www.pnwba.com/events/2012/2012.comp.or.millcity.can-yonfireworks.pdf or call PNWBA Vice-President Derrick Williams at 971-570-1405 or [email protected]. Pre-registration is required for this event. No onsite registration is permitted. There is still time to register your team! Someone is going to go home with all the prize money and bragging rights—it may as well be Aunt Bertha’s Memorial BBQ Team from right here in the Canyon!

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The rain was falling side-ways, and the winds were blowing, but that didn’t stop the staff and students at Gates Elementary from having a great time on Field Day last week. They brought the fun indoors with them. Laughter and bouncing balls filled the gym and the halls, while

the newly constructed cov-ered play area set the stage for water drenching fun....when in reality all they had to do was step out from the cover to get wet. Above: Marcos Moreno sets up to score in indoor floor hock-ey. Right: Fourth Grade teacher Gary Plotts getting his “aloha” attitude on.

Below: The students and staff of Gates Elementary School enjoyed a morning at the movies the last week of school. All students who had no conduct referrals for the year were eligible to kick back and watch Dolphin Tale at the Star Theater in

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I even remember hanging my coat in those same closets.” Kelly Juhola has been work-ing for the school district since 1986. For the past 17 years he has rode his bike almost daily from his home in Gates to his work as custodian at Gates El-ementary. Juhola chooses the gentle path, and says he re-minds himself each day: “I am prosperous.” He also chose this year to retire, he jokes “to learn how to yodel and take up cage fighting” - in reference to spend-ing more time at home with his

wife, Bobbie. He describes Gates Ele-mentary School as four gen-erations of building melded together: 1929, 1954, 1964 and 1978 - with windows consisting of single pane alu-minum, wooden sash, and double pane thermal with the gas all missing. “It wasn’t easy taking care of that place, but it was fun,” said Juhola Teri Moberg, a second grade teacher whose job will be con-solidated into teaching first grade part time next year,says of

Juhola, “I wish I had words to adequately de-scribe what a wonder Kelly Juhola is to our world. He is gentle; he is kind; he takes pride in what-ever he is do-ing, whether it is work re-lated, or per-sonal. Kelly is

a man to cherish as a friend and a co-worker. Our school district will miss him terribly,” As for Juhola’s real retirement plans, “I’m going to grow a gar-den, pick some mushrooms and I want some chickens.” His wife Bobbie nods in agreement. There currently are no plans to reopen Gates School, and many are speculating on what may become of this place that holds so much local history. In the meantime, the move continues to take place, and volunteers are welcome to help load boxes into trucks Saturday, June 23 at 9am. “We can use all the help we can get, so yes, tell people to come on down,” said Alicia Corey, a volunteer coordinator. For more

information on how you can help log into “Save the Can-

yon” on Facebook, or call Alicia at 503-877-0395, or just show up.Pictured above: Volunteers like Alicia Corey help pack up. Left: Bill Pennick and Patsy Vinson

visit memories. Inset: First grade teacher Stephanie Grenbemer thrilled to have her room all

packed. Bottom left: Leo Poole, retired teacher, and Holly Breem

teamwork on the box taping. Bottom left: Kelly Juhola on the

last day of Gates Elementary

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Mari-Linn summer art classes for grades 2-8Hey Kids: Are you looking for a fun summer learning opportunity? Do you love art? Sign up for four weeks of Miss Penny Holms’ summer art classes at Mari-Linn School in Lyons. Classes are held Mondays from 9:45 to 11:45 for students entering 2nd and 3rd grade; and Tuesdays from 9:45 to 11:45 for those entering 4th and up. Starts the week of July 2nd. Children will learn mixed media and art journalism. $40 per student (covers the cost of art sup-plies). Contact volunteer art teacher Penny Holm 503-569-9296 “Miss Penny has been teaching art as a volunteer in the primary grades at Mari-Linn for five years,” said Mari-Linn teacher Connie Franklin. “Students have developed a love of art due to Miss Penny’s passion. We are fortunate to have her here in our community.” Reference: Connie Franklin 503-859-2719.

ENDS JUNE 30

check online for school budget update

Last days at Gates Elementary brings community efforts, fond memories

Events Coming Soon For You and Your Dog... Social Graces Dog Training is now taking registrations for these 6-week Classes:--Obedience & Social Skills (dogs 6 mo. and up, or with approval) on Mondays starting July 23 in Stayton.--Rally Obedience (varied, fun & challeng-ing skills on courses) on Tuesdays starting July 17 in Stayton. All classes start at 6:30pm. Enrollment fee: $75/6 week class. Pre-registration required. Private lessons available. Info: Linda 503-859-3647; [email protected].

Marion County Commissioners upcom-ing meetings and info sessions:• July 11, 9am at Gates Fire Hall: regular business meeting; open to public. Will be televised by CCTV www.cctvsalem.org.

• July 11, 12pm at Detroit Ranger Station: open invitation, round table style discus-sion of topics of interest like land use and development, roads, public safety, emergency response.

Info/topics: Don Russo, Economic De-velopment Manager Marion County Board of Commissioners 503-589-3264Santiam Memorial Hospital Auxiliary meets July 19, 1pm; conference room on the main floor. Update on the new hospital expansion. Includes light luncheon; open to the public. New members welcome. Info: Char Bartosz 503-749-2910.Santiam High School Class of 1962 Reunion: 50-year class reunion will be held at Santiam High School Commons in conjunction with the Mill City Alumni Assn. annual pot-luck meal from August 5, 11:30am-4pm. Please come and bring friends, family. Contact: Mary Ann (Bas-sett) Kosiewicz, Cheryl (Hirte) Dolby or Jeanne (Britton) Devine.

Events This WeekWednesday, June 20

1pm & 7pm Free Fire Extinguisher Classes at Mehama Community Church, 10336 Morris Street. Learn when and how to use a fire extinguisher. Each adult that completes the class will receive a FREE fire extinguisher (while supplies last). Max. 25 participants. Info: Stayton Fire District 503-769-2601 9:30pm 50’s Walk-in Sci-Fi Theater“Teenagers from Outer Space” Fisher-men’s Bend amphitheater. Free. Thursday, June 213pm Jason Ropp presents “Puppets” at Lyons City Hall for summer reading program. Dress theme-Aliens/Astronauts.7pm Board of Directors - Gates Rural Fire Protection District meets at the Gates Fire Hall to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 as approved by the Gates Rural Fire Protections District’s Budget Committee.7-8pm North Santiam School Dist (Lyons) board meeting

Friday, June 229am Mill City Planning Commission meets at MC Fire Hall1-3pm Become weed wise in Detroit: noxious weed workshop with the North Santiam Watershed Council at Detroit Meeting Hall (150 Detroit Ave N, Detroit, OR). Free. Identify/treat for priority weed species; what technical resources/work occurring in the area; ask questions on weeds, treatment and native options. Register: 503-930-8202 or council @nsantiamwatershed.org.7-9pm Lyons Library Board meets at the Library.10pm (weather permitting)Stargazing with the Big Telescopes. Cottonwoods ball park, Fisherman’s Bend. (Gates

close at 10 so come early.)Saturday, June 23

9am-2pm Young Life Car Wash for kids to camp - at US Bank.10am-4pm Carwash at Mill City Baptist Church.9am-3pm Santiam Valley Grange Flea Market at 1140 E 5th, Lyons. Free admission, free parking!

Lunch available. Proceeds benefit the Grange building fund. Info: 503-859-270811am-4pm All Dressed Up Prom Dress Drive Bring gently used and new special occasion dresses, shoes, jewelry and accessories to the Sublimity Fire Hall. Donations will be given away to local teens at next years All Dressed Up Second Annual Prom Dress Giveaway “Because Every Girls Deserves to be a Princess”3pm Kids Workshop “Hummingbird Feeders” Fishermen’s Bend educational center. FREE. call to sign up. 897-24069:30pm “The Secret World of Bats” movie presentation. Fishermen’s Bend’s most popular program last year returns. Come early to get your seat. Amphitheater. FREE Monday, June 25Free Junior Golf Clinic at Santiam Golf Club, 8724 Golf Club Road, Aumsville. Learn the basics and have fun while you learn! 8-12 year olds: 10-11:30am, 13-17 year olds: 11:30am-1pm. Registration limited, (503) 767-GOLF.

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your event to: [email protected]. See any need for corrections? Please give us a call at 503-990-3037.

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Tuesday, June 269am Mill City Municipal Court meets at Mill City Fire Hall6-7pm Lyons City Council at city hall6pm Mill City City Council meets at Mill City Middle School library6:30pm Detroit Planning Commission meets at Detroit meeting room.

Wednesday, June 276:30pm Mill City Lions Club meets at Mt. Edge Cafe, 320 NW Santiam Blvd, Mill City. Info: Sandy Lyness 503-551-2645

Ongoing Weekly EventsMondays

4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12th grades. Air Hockey, etc FREE. Mill City Baptist Church.6:30-8pm Zumba in the Canyon SHS commons 265 SW Evergreen St. Mill City 503-949-7621

Tuesdays10am-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

Wednesdays10am-3pm Judy’s Art Class at Mill City Eagles Hall. Oil painting, all levels wel-come. Weekly on Wednesdays. Drop in, open to all. 503-859-22135:30-8:30pm Youth Movie Night Ages 10-18 Mill City Christian Church. All kids MUST be picked up by 8:30. Free. 7pm AA Mtg Santiam Chapel, Lyons.

Thursdays10am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates Church, all levels! 897-210212pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals. Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian Church. Ruth:503 897-22043:30-5 Good News Club at Mill City Baptist Church. Kids K-4 grade. Bible stories, singing, games, snack. Free. 140 N. 1st St. Mill City.4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12 grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos Ball. FREE. Mill City Baptist Church.4-5pm Weight Watchers at Work meets at the SHS library. New members, transfers welcome! Info: Roseanna Juhola 503-897-

2368 #25. 6pm Bible Study at Living Water Church of God, Sorbin St. Gates.6:30-8pm Zumba in the Canyon Santiam High School commons 265 SW Evergreen St. Mill City 503-949-7621

FridaysFree Knife Sharpening Friday at Gene’s Meat Market in Mehama (limit 5 please). At the flashing yellow light on Hwy 22.10am-12pm Kid Zone Fun, crafts and a FREE sack lunch. Mill City Baptist Church. 140 N. 1st. St (503) 536-54141pm Canyon Senior Center Open Pi-nochle 844 South First St, Mill City 503-897-41767:30-8:30pm Idanha AA at City Hall.

St. Mary Catholic Schoolin Stayton invites you to explore our

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• Busing available from Lyons

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Every Saturday, local pro-duce directly from local farms will be available in Mehama, thanks to Michelle Gates and Trinity Saunders of Lyons. The family operated Sun-shine Produce started this last weekend in the front yard of Hardwood Compo-nents with local strawber-ries. Each coming Saturday from 10am-2pm, the two will set up a stand at the rotating

saw sign on Hwy 22 in Me-hama - and bring seasonally fresh fruits and vegetables to the canyon from farms in the Willamette Valley.

The produce sellers are for-merly from Mill City, where they moved after starting a small stand behind Don’s Gas in Mehama.

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For Sale $50,000.00 (as is) Old Mobile with Addition 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath 50’ x 100’ Fenced Lot. Info: Mike or Pam Wright 503-897-3206, 503-871-7141

Give the Gift of Life: First Aid/CPR classes at Trexler Farms in Mehama avail-able monthly with minimum enrollment. Pre-registration required. Group and corpo-rate classes also available at your location. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR; meets professional require-ments. Info: Kurt Hueller 503-859-3575 or email [email protected].

Farm fresh eggs - Locker Beef & Pork - Certified Boer Goats - Goats for rent. Elkhorn Valley Livestock. Ranch: 503-897-3224 / Cell: 503-269-6823 / Email: [email protected]. 32325 N. Fork Rd., Lyons, Oregon

For Sale: Frigidaire Electric Ceramic Cook-top, looks new, works perfectly. I switched to gas. $250. Call me: 503-859-1259 - in Lyons

For Sale: Refrigerator, looks like brand new - 2 door Whirlpool $265. See at Timbertown Resale in Lyons.

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.

Do you need childcare? I have openings for ages 3-12. I am CPR and First Aid trained. Call Carrie at 503-897-2678.

Space for rent. Suitable for an office or Salon in Gates. (503) 897-2966 or (503) 897-2161.

Help Wanted Experienced bookkeeper. Pay DOE. Must have 2 years experience. To ap-ply, call Ark Animal Care 503 897-6004.

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You’re clear for takeoff at Amazing Wonders Aviation™! Come join us as we fly to some of the world’s greatest natural wonders and encounter

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Date: 06/10/12 Time: 14:53 TRESPASS BROADWAY ST Mill City Caller is selling the property but still currently owns it. Advised there are people tres-passing on the property. Date: 06/10/12 Time: 15:14 DISTB-DOMESTIC 13TH ST Lyons Brown and cream mobile home. Several vehicles parked in the driveway, unknown make or model. Date: 06/10/12 Time: 15:48 CRIM MISCHIEF RIVER RD Mill City 2 juveniles walk-ing down the street shooting stop signs w/a bb gun. Last seen headed towards the liquor store. Date: 06/11/12 Time: 11:42 CAT COMPLAINT KING-WOOD AV Mill City Caller reporting 20 malnourished and neglected cats Date: 06/11/12 Time: 15:41 ASSAULT REPORT 5TH ST Lyons caller says his friend was assaulted a couple of minutes ago this occurred in front of the city hall Date: 06/11/12 Time: 17:53 JUV-COMPLAINT CEDAR ST Mill City caller reporting a child has been staying with her and mom never came to get him. Date: 06/11/12 Time: 19:55 TRAFF-OTHER VIOL IVY ST Mill City caller was ap-proached at his house and told by a witness that susp motorcycle was seen e/b Ivy at location 70-75 mph - there is a blonde

woman passenger - Date: 06/11/12 Time: 20:02 SUICIDAL-SUBJECT SANTIAM BV Mill City took 12 ativan some benedryl female is poss alone unk time frame - spoke 20 minutes ago Date: 06/11/12 Time: 21:24 TRESPASS FAIRVIEW ST Mill City park host said park is closed and there are people going down to fish 4 male adults and 2 female adults. in small red passenger Date: 06/12/12 Time: 15:01 DOG COMPLAINT SAN-TIAM BV Mill City caller reports dog that is aggresive and just bit a child. Caller will call back to advise if child needs medics would like to speak with a deputy Date: 06/12/12 Time: 20:16 ASST-OUTSIDE AGENCY EAST MCCULLY MOUNTAIN Stayton pd officer Leonard would like lcso to go to the listed ad-dress to follow up on a stolen trailer rpt - check house next to listed address - Date: 06/13/12 Time: 0:44 VEH-RECOVERED 6TH ST Lyons Stayton pd case#syp12001809 vict of above-referenced car theft says that stolen veh is at location - per santiam cyn, request lcso deputy Date: 06/13/12 Time: 19:36 HARASSMENT RPT SANTIAM BV Mill City caller being harassed by her neighbors

she is being called names and is tired of it this is also being done in front of her children Date: 06/13/12 Time: 21:45 DISTB-NOISE 6TH AV Mill City caller reporting neigh-bor has just started using power tools they have skill saws and other equipment running and it is keeping everyone awake Date: 06/14/12 Time: 6:57 CRIM MISCHIEF 1ST AV Mill City Caller was repossess-ing a vehicle at the listed address and a juvenile at the location took a felt tip marker and marked on the caller’s truck. Date: 06/14/12 Time: 10:43 FIRE ARMS COMPLAINT NEAL CREEK RD Caller received info 2nd hand from Weyerhauser. Male at the loca-tion shooting in an unsafe man-ner. Male was Date: 06/14/12 Time: 16:56 NEGLECT 2ND AV Mill City Caller advd there was a toddler sitting by himself with no adults around. Date: 06/14/12 Time: 22:18 DISTB-OTHER KINGWOOD AV Mill City reporting male in a hospital gown with blood all over the gown subject has a gun in his hand Date: 06/14/12 Time: 23:27 DISTB-NOISE DOUGLAS ST Mill City Caller says the neighbors are using their power tools again tonight Date: 06/15/12 Time: 19:25

DOG COMPLAINT FAIR-VIEW ST Mill City pit bull got loose and is running around Date: 06/15/12 Time: 23:39 JUV-COMPLAINT HAZEL ST Mill City juveniles out in the backyard playing with fire. they have a burn barrell that they keep putting something in making it flare up. they are also kicking something back Date: 06/15/12 Time: 23:58 UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY TO MOTOR VEHICLE 7TH AV Mill City when she entered she entered her veh, there was a drunk male sleeping in it. Veh was unlocked. Date: 06/16/12 Time: 3:37 DOG COMPLAINT CHERRY ST Mill City caller says neigh-bor’s dog was out on his hot tub growling. dog was last seen in his front yard. caller is awake for contact....see hazard flag Date: 06/16/12 Time: 17:10 TRESPASS TREE FARM RD Caller reporting 2 atvs just went behind the weyerheauser gate. Date: 06/16/12 Time: 19:19 WATER ASSIST NEAL PARK RD Linn Co. raft overturned ap-prox 5 min past Fisherman Bend, 2 unaccounted for. One may have got to shore at the park. Date: 06/16/12 Time: 21:39 SUSP-PERSON 7TH ST Lyons caller found a male lying on the ground he does appear to be breathing subject is respond-ing verbally to caller

Linn County Sheriff’s Office Police Log for June 11 to June 17

Calls for Mill City Fire June 5 - June 116/5...10:44---SE Kingwood----Fire Alarm/False Alarm6/5-----19:06----N. Santiam Hwy----False Alarm/UTL6/5-----22:27----SW 2nd Ave-------------Medical6/5-----23:42----S. 1st Ave----------------Medical6/6------10:56---S. 1st Ave----------------Medical6/7-----18:43----SW 2nd Ave-------------Medical6/10-----10:16---SE Kingwood-----------Misc6/11----12:56----SE Evergreen-----------Medical6/11-----20:07---NE Santiam Blvd------Medical

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Across4. Dog.6. To Gates School.7. Makes Stoddard and Cole a bit funnier.11. ...and herbs available at Chiropractic Physi-cians Clinic and Wellness Center in Mehama.12. Cooking contest coming up July 1st!13. Used to be at the cafeteria in Gates.16. The Sardine Creek fire of ‘51 exposed it.

Down1. Tournament for the 4th of July festivities.2. Fresh, locally grown,available in Mehama on

Saturdays.3. Baby Fish.5. Plays with Tom Cole.8. A intoxicated fugitive thought he could escape by jumping off one.9. Help feed 100 families/month locally.10. Gratitude for our volunteer firefighters.12. Helicopter used to snatch kayakers from the river this week.14. Been cleaning Gates school for 17 years now.15. Both Detroit and Mill City are famous for their spectacular displays.17. Plays with Joe Stoddard.

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Getting ready for summer is one step easier, thanks to a local youth church group. On Saturday June 23 from 9am to 2pm, Santiam Canyon Young Life will host a car wash fund-raiser at US Bank in Mill City - to raise funds to help send thes kids to camp. It’s an all volunteer group, so 100% of the funds will be used for camp. In 2012 Santiam Canyon Young Life reserved 47 spots for high school and middle school stu-dents to attend camp. Since 1996, Santiam Canyon Young Life has been sending high school kids to summer camp. Whether it was Malibu in British Columbia, Woodleaf in Northern California, or Washing-ton Family Ranch near Antelope,

Oregon, many kids have expe-rienced an unforgettable, often times life changing week. Through grants, fund raising activities, work projects, and generous donations from can-yon residents, Santiam Canyon Young Life has been able to as-sist kids with the cost of camp. In 2008, with the addition of a Wyldlife program – Young Life for middle school age kids – the number of kids attending sum-mer camp virtually tripled. If you would like to make a donation to Young Life, a check made out to Santiam Canyon Young Life may be mailed to: Santiam Canyon Young Life, 211 SW Kingwood, Mill City, OR, 97360. We appreciate your support!

Car wash fundraiser sends kids to camp

Joe Stoddard and Tom Cole took to the stage once again at Santiam Auditorium Saturday night and brought the house down. Their hilarious antics, mixed with amazing musical talent stepped right through the night while comedian and radio personality, Terry Sol as MC kept the laughs coming be-tween sets. Joining the stage was also was world class fid-dler Eddie Parente who jumped right in with his lightening fast finger work, carrying the al-ready great music to a higher level. A special treat for the eve-ning was 13 year old singing

prodigy Jenna Elmer, a seventh grade student at Mari Linn with a special vocal performance displaying remarkable range and power. Also a quick visit from a couple “nuns” from Aumsville Community The-ater’s recent show “Nunsense” gathered a few giggles. The entire evening was a fun-draising effort to support both the Mill City and Gates fire de-partments, in a collaboration of Stoddard and Cole, along with sponsors Security Alarm Cor-poration, of Albany, KCKX 1460- Cowboy Country, and yours truly, The Canyon Week-ly.

Stoddard & Cole + Parente = fun

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