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The Canyon WeeklyJune 22, 2011 Volume 2, Issue 25

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Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary in Scio will be the home for two recently rescued horses. “Cali”, a 3yr old paint and “Robi”, a 6yr old buckskin were removed from a North Fork home June 18 due to owner abandonment and malnutrition. The horses had been kept in a make-

shift “dog run” 15’x40’paddock with 12” of mud. The property owner, who called local authorities, said he’d rented

Local sanctuary takes rescued horses

A semi-trailer hauling mixed cleaning chemicals overturned on Hyw 22, east of Gates June 20. The afternoon crash stopped traffic for over four hours, according to an Oregon State Police press release. Eight volunteer firefighters from Gates Rural Fire Department were the first on the scene, identifying the hazardous fluid as sodium hydroxide (aka lye or caustic soda), a corrosive cleaning chemical. The driver, Timothy L. Ratzenburg of Palmdale, CA had apparently lost control while attempting to avoid an unidentified object in the highway. A carton inside the trailer ruptured during the crash, spilling the sodium hydroxide onto other chemi-

cals in the trailer. Hazard-ous fumes emanated from the trailer, resulting in the closure of the highway. Oregon State Police, ODOT, Gates Fire Dept and four local, emergency-trained resident team (CERT) members coordinated the traffic closure and clean-up. “Each agency brings to the table their own experience,” said Gates Fire Chief Gary Swanson. “We have to work together.” While this type of incident doesn’t hap-pen very often, Swanson reminds stopped drivers to be patient. “It’s a difficult situa-tion and it’s hard for people to understand.

We had to do it for their safety.” The incident had an added bonus for local Sierra Mexican Restaurant & Store, who reported a packed restaurant and huge in-crease in ice cream sales. “One guy was from LA going to Idanha,” said Maria Martinez. “There were just a bunch of really nice people.” No significant injuries from the crash were reported. Officials are continuing the investigation.

Hazmat crash closes Hwy 22Gates Fire Dept first on scene, identifies Sodium Hydroxide

Photo: Oregon State Police

Desperately Seeking SasquatchTV crews come to Willamette National Forest after sighting

Last week we asked if Big Foot existed in the North Santiam Canyon. This week-end we decided to dig a bit deeper, by ask-ing the question to experts gathered at the Oregon Sasquatch Symposium on the Old McKenzie Hwy. The resounding answer? Yes, without a doubt....that is, of course, unless you want solid scientific evidence. From a retired state trooper, to a psychol-ogist, a psychiatrist, several science teach-ers and the host of the popular Finding Bigfoot TV show on Animal Planet - all who claim to have had an encounter with the elusive creature, Bigfoot is indeed real, and the lack of evidence to back up their claims is as confounding to them as it is to

the skeptics. “Nobody wants to be ‘the Bigfoot guy” and get laughed out of the bar,”says Thom Powell, a science teacher from Oregon City who wears his cynicism on his sleeve, and debunked the concept as “pseudo-sci-ence” to his students, until he moved rural and heard unexplainable sounds from the forest. He became intent on proof. After years of failing to capture clear images on camera to prove it’s existence, he chose to capture the essence and innocence in his novel Shady Neighbors, a story that honors the mystery without having to dig out the hard science. “I’m convinced they don’t want to be ‘found’,” (cont’d on page 2)

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It might be family dedi-cation that drives Andrew Siegmund, co-owner of the third generation Sieg-mund Excavation - or it might just be his passion to support the local com-munity and economy. Either way, the company has proven staying power, something their 19 local employees appreciate. Andrew’s dad Lou Sieg-mund started it all back in 1970, excavating and building logging roads for companies like Freres Lumber. That’s still their main line of work, but local requests have taken them into the landscaping business, as well. Siegmund Excavation recently moved their base operations to Hwy 22 in Mehama - where there used to be Budd’s Bark, a landscaping supply business. “People were coming in and asking if we were going to sell bark dust,” said Andrew. “It seemed

really necessary.” Now, the company supplies locals with all types of landscaping products from gravel to stone, pavers to personal project sized concrete trailers with just the right amount of mixed concrete for patios and postholes. They also offer a lot for the community, like their recent donations to Mari-Linn School for playground and sign base materials. “I enjoy what I do,” said Andrew, a second generation Stayton High graduate, married to Tiffany Siegmund, a Regis High graduate. “We make a point to patronize here whenever we can...we believe in the value of supporting local business.”

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At the yard (l to r) Owner Andrew Siegmund with crew Sergio Mora, Ben Gloor, Rick Thayer, Nolan Quigley and

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43 local kids joined officers from the Stayton Police Dept June 16 at their 29th Annual Junior Police Fishing Derby. The fish were hard to find, but as Sergeant Danielle Wetzel said, “They’re all master casters now.” The kids, ages 8-13, came from Stayton and Mill City and travelled to Hoover Boat Ramp with the officers as part of the efforts to promote good relationships between youth and law enforcement.

Pictured: Local participant Cassie Stewart shows just how the donations of four other fishers, plus 3 rainbow trout (caught with a pink light-up pole from Santiam Sports Center) can make the

the area in April to the woman who owned the horses. He saw the owner wasn’t caring for them and had been feeding them until it became more than he could handle. He was unable to get a response from the owner. Both horses suffer from rain rot, mud fever, muscle loss and hoof rot and score low on the body condition scale. Treatment is expected to be long and costly. Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary (www.lighthousefarmsanctuary.org) will care for them until a home is found. “They’re such sweet animals,” said Wayne Geiger of Light-house Farm Sanctuary. “Their pen was completely surround-ed by grass. It’s frustrating to see this kind of thing.” Officials are trying to locate the owner; charges are pending until the investigation is complete.

Horses are responding to feed and care, said sanctuary manager

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Photos and story by Danielle Treib It was a great turn out Saturday night at the 1st Annual Detroit Lake Recreation and Business Association (DLRA-BA) Luau despite the weather. During the event they had a variety of foods from Can-

yon Green Apple Po-tato Salad to a birthday cake. The local fire hall was decorated to really make you feel like you were at a Luau, includ-ing face painting for the kids and a vari-ety of contests. While members of the com-munity enjoyed ham-burgers and hotdogs, this was a great time to

visit with friends and meet new ones. DLRABA President Dean O’Donnell said there are two purposes for this Luau. The first is a DLRABA membership

drive, while educating the public on what the DLRABA group does for the community. For example, they do the event banners for area events. The second is they work on community partnerships where they help make sure needs are met for area residents, and a majority of the money the DLRABA group raises pays for the fireworks over the Detroit Lakes. Their mission is to “stimulate, promote, encourage, and develop the economic health, tourism and vitality of the greater Detroit Lake area.” For More information on the Detroit DL-RABA group, you can visit their website at http://detoitlakeoregon.org or email info@detroitlakeoregon.org.

Locals come out for Detroit Lake Luau

Mariah Pranger, Rebecca Pranger, Emily Frey, Mariah Garcia with Sage Hartung

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The DLRABA officers: Oliver Laymen, Keith Munn, Dean O’Donnell and Bob Franz.

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With outdoor season fast approachingg, many locals and visitors are wondering just where they enjoy the forests - and how much it will cost them. For visitors, it can be a confusing mix of nine different federal agency or state passes, ranging from a $1 day pass to $85 annual go-anywhere in Oregon & Wash-ington pass. Luckily, there’s quite a few spots in our area that are still free. With over 111,000 acres, the Detroit Ranger District covers a large area around Detroit Lake. About 3/4 of the camping, hiking and day use sites are free, said Jennifer O’Leary, the district spokesper-son. “It all depends on what kind of ex-perience the visitor wants,” said O’Leary.

“Places where we’ve been asked to provide amenities like garbage, handicap access and rest rooms are the places where you’ll likely need a trail pass.” The district does receive federal tax money to maintain their recreation sites, but that only covers about 1/4 of the operating costs. “We find money where we can...through grants and partnerships with groups like the BackCountry Horseman, who maintain horse corrals and trails and we take care of the garbage & toilets.” The rest of the cost comes from permits, including a $3,000 annual toilet paper bill. So how do you find the right permit for your trip? Consider an annual pass for frequent visits (5-8+ times a year),or bring a few dollars or a check to pay at the site (all trail heads requiring a pass have fee stations). Oregon State Parks pass is $3/day, but some passes like BLM are $10/day. For more personal help, check with the Detroit Ranger Station on Hwy 22, Detroit (503-854-3366, open 7 days 8am-4:30pm till labor day - view a pass chart at fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev2_024660.pdf) or lo-cal retailers like Santiam Sports Center on Hwy 22, Mill City (503-897-2881, M-T 7-7, F 7-9, Sa 6-9, Su 6-5, selected area passes) and Mountain High Grocery in Detroit (503-854-3696, www.mhgrocery.com, Su-Th 5-10 F-Sa 5-11, selected area passes).

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grand opening withfree samples, July 2

Often thought of as ‘Heaven in a Cup-cake’, the locally known home delivery bakery will soon celebrate the grand opening of their retail location at the for-mer pizza parlor on 711 Main St, Lyons. Owners Sara Smith & Bonnie Taylor have spent the past several months reno-vating the building and planning the ex-pansion of their successful home deliv-ery to a more personal environment. “We’re really excited to be able to serve people face to face,” said Sarah Smith On Saturday, July 2, the bakery will be celebrating their grand opening with free samples, coffee and tea from 10am-2pm Starting July 5, Sugar & Spice Bakery will be open regularly for walk-in ser-vice on Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat from 5am-10am. They’ll feature a daily special and offer warm breakfast items like home-made biscuits and gravy, as well as lo-cally roasted coffee from Sister’s Coffee Company.

Santiam High fall pop culture class seeks

acoustic guitars Plans are being made to expand the

American Pop Culture class for the next school year. The class includes the op-portunity for students to learn to play the guitar and perform here in our commu-nity. Dollars are tight so we are asking for donations in several forms: cash to purchase guitars or your good condi-tion acoustic guitar that needs a regular player. Contact Ross Miller at 503-897-2321.

40th Wedding Anni-versary Party for Ken

& Kathy Kindred Please join Mill City Postmaster Kathy Kindred and her husband Ken as they celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary June 25, 2pm at 1273 SE

4th Ave, Mill City. The couple met through Kathy’s cousin Janet in Mill City and were married on June 26, 1971 at Mill City Presbyter ian Church. After

seven years of marriage, they had two children, Korey and Kristy, who blessed the them with two grandchil-

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dren, Katlyn and Kaleb. Kathy was an icon in the local high school women’s movement by help-ing to break the stigma against wom-en wearing pants at school. There will be an open house at 2pm and potluck at 5pm. Please come help them celebrate!

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block. Fresh to You’s Oyster mushrooms grow right here in the Santiam Can-yon and their Shiitake mushrooms are sourced from nearby Jordan, OR. Fresh deliveries come in 1-2x a week and lo-cal epicureans can get them for only $3.50 a bag. Find Fresh to You Produce for local, no-spray strawberries grown right on-site, too. 503-769-9682 www.ftyp.com

Wildland firefighters: sweat-ing for our safety

Firefighters and incident command personnel from the local U.S. For-est Service and Oregon Department of Forestry donned 45 pound packs for a 3 mile, fast paced hike around the Mill City school track this past week to en-sure they have the physical fitness level needed for their positions. At lap nine, most of the men and women strode by with smiles and po-lite waves. “They make it look easy,” said Jennifer O’Leary, spokesperson for the Detroit Ranger District. “What they

have to do on average is rigorous, to say the least.” These troops keep busy around here. Last year there were hundreds of light-ening strikes in remote areas of the De-troit and Sweet Home districts, with each needing to be investigated in per-son. Currently, about half of the Detroit/Sweet Home North Zone fire crews are on assignment at the largest wildfire in Arizona’s history near the town of Ea-ger, but they should be returning home soon.

Spring MC Middle School Honor Roll

Seventh and eighth grade students who received a 3.5 GPA or better for the third nine weeks of the 2011 school year have earned the distinction of being on the Mill City Middle School Honor Roll.Congratulations to (Seventh Graders): Julian Downey, Andrew Grenbremer, Lindsey Reeser, Ashley Thompson, Destiny Bruce, Rebecca Bright, Nata-lie Cole, Caleb Cunderman, Elijah Nielsen, Wyatt Goffin and Austin Faw-cett. (Eighth Graders): Joey Walczak, Timmy Hagen, Braeden Cook, Mariah Goodell, Alexis Kirsch and Hannah Thompson.

Mill City schools earn $1449 from Box Tops

$1,449 was earned this past year for the Gates and Mill City Schools by collect-ing the red “Box Tops For Education “ logos from many popular products and foods. An easy way to help our local schools is to keep clipping and saving all through the summer. This Fall you can drop off your cache of “Box Tops” at any of the local schools.

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R. Ritchey, the Reptile Man, delighted the crowd of well over a hundred on the lawn of the Lyons Library last week on a perfectly sunny Thursday afternoon. Part of the library’s Summer Reading Program (funded by a Ready to Read grant), Mr. Ritchey shared part of his beautiful collection of almost 100 snakes, lizards, and turtles with an enthusiastic audience of kids from up and down the canyon. Many of his creatures were rescued from abusive and neglectful situations. “One little alligator had his tail bit off while caged with a turtle, by the time he got to me he had almost (died). Now he’s part of the troup,” said Ritchey. The Lyons Library will continue to have special shows throughout the summer Thursdays at 3pm, with the Puckett Family Magic Show and illusions slated this week on June 23. Dress code theme: backwards. Lyons Library is located at 279 8th St. Info: 503-859-2366. “Reptile Man” R. Ritchey can be contacted at www.oregonreptileman.com.

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Parents seeking alternative educational outlet can learn how the Scio based, tu-ition-free Oregon Connections Academy (ORCA) can meet their individual needs in Albany on June 29, according to a press release. The state’s largest virtual public school will host a free information session for families interested in learning about online education. ORCA is a fully accredited provider of virtual K-12 schooling, combining the expertise of public education, strong parental involvement and the flexibility of technology-enhanced learning. Because it is a public school, there are no costs for tuition or fees to attend. The session will take place on Wednesday June 29th at 6:30 pm at the Phoenix Inn Suites, 3410 Spicer Drive Southeast in Albany - where families can meet with representatives and other parents, explore the school’s program and curricu-lum, and learn about the enrollment process. Other topics covered include: how teachers interact with students in the virtual environment, the benefits of person-alized learning, college preparation, socialization, the role of the parent or other Learning Coach, and the use of technology.For those unable to attend an in-per-son Information Session, real-time virtual sessions with a school representative are available and you can find out more by going to www.ConnectionsAcademy.

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Summer is still a week away by river stan-dards. Detroit Lake is full now, but the North Santiam River below it is still a little high for best recreational purposes. Snow above De-troit is still melting away, and it will be gone during this week. Today’s forecast is for river flow to drop from 2,750 cubic feet per second flow at Packsaddle down to 2,200 on Tuesday and down to 1,700 on Wednesday for a week or more. So the river is going to be in summer condition after Wednesday. Water levels recently have made navigation more comfortable on the middle and lower riv-er sections. Most of the fish are in those areas also. However, bank anglers have caught a few fish at Packsaddle and Minto Parks. Recent trips from North Santiam State Park to Mehama have been delightful. Birds and deer and other animals have been active and visible near the shores. There are more than a dozen premium salmon holes that can be anchored in on this long drift even in high water, so fishing trips can still be productive if the fish are in the mood to strike. This week, river temperature will rise a little and river volume will drop a lot. Both will have a positive effect on the fish bite. The moon is also waning. Prime time fishing is approaching later this week. Since the fish runs have been a month late this year, the activity is going to be terrific for the remainder of June and longer. Guided drift boat and raft trips available. Visit www.nsrtrips.com to schedule your vacation today. 503-897-3301.

Local Lamb Available. All natural pasture & grass fed. Chops, shanks, roasts, ground and more. Misty Mountain Farms 503-859-3575 mmfarms@wvi.com.FOR RENT Large 3 bed, 2 bath duplex, fenced back yard, F/G furnace, single car garage. $715 per month + $600/dep. + application fee. Section 8 OK. 503-897-2550. CCB 171684.FOR RENT Space next to Gates Post Office, used to be a beauty salon. Call 503-897-2966 or 503-897-2161 for more information.Cort’s Hauling Anything hauled! Plus housekeeping, residential & rentals. Housecleaning: $20/hr. Hauling: call for estimate. Serving Stayton thru the upper North Santiam Canyon. 503-881-2626New fitness classes in Lyons! Zumba and Zumba Gold . Classes start July 6th. Call 503 383-4359 or visit www.santiamdance.comParts Master motor oil $2.65/qt. Auto Parts, New & used tires now available

at CLASSIC AUTO & TIRE CENTER 48347 Lyons Mill City Dr 503-602-5914Garage Sale - Cleaning out a storage unit Sale! June 24 and 25, 9am-6pm 733 Birch St in LyonsFor Sale 30” almond colored electric range, works great! $75. 503-854-3437 after 7pm. Goat Milk available for $3.29 per quart, please ask about our “U-Milk” option. For animal use only. 503.900.000596 Nissan hard body pickup. 86,000 miles, $3300, come check it out at 1517 Main St., Lyons. Lyons Auto Sales 503-884-9754 or email grandpa-fix@yahoo.com.FOR RENT New 3 bedroom, 2 bath

home in Gates. $750/mo. Call Jim 503-871-3344. Please no Friday night or Saturday calls.FREE Kittens 2 female, 8 weeks. Rescued barn kittens, need some human experience but want to be friendly. Already got a purr out of one. VERY CUTE. Black/white and tiger with blue eyes. Lyons. 541-619-7416

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We’ve Been Hacked Last week, The Canyon Weekly offered up a challenge to all you Sudoku fans - a chance at free coffee in exchange for a completed EVIL puzzle. We’ve since found out about an iPhone app that lets players take a picture and solves the puzzle for them! Who knew? Thanks to Pastor Brian Byers (of course we thought he was just too smart for us.) No worries all you old-fashioned solvers (like Dennis Jenkins of

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Across2. Clip these to earn money for local schools.6. Kids in the local Pop Culture class need these to get strumming.7. You can get a free one for your pearly whites, check out page 10, Soft-Touch.10. Gate’s Fire Dept. has one named Gary.12. ORCA offers an alternative one.14. Stayton Family Practice helps you get a good night of this.16. Not just for books, snakes like to hang here too.20. The Lighthouse in Scio is this to many neglected animals.Down1. Help pay for the $3,000 toilet paper

bill a nearby trail head facilities.3. I refuse to believe anything I can’t see.4. Can relate to evidence and you can buy it at Siegmund’s via their new U-Cart.5. Our Sudoku Challenge! By an i-phone!8. A whole pound at Giovanni’s.9. Zumba classes now in Lyons, and regular ones too.11. Nasty spill on Hwy 22 east of Gates.13. You can get a free on at Detroit Lake Pizza with their ad this week.15. Hosted a fishing derby in Detroit.17. Grand opening in Lyons July 2!18. Congratulations to Ken and Kathy on 40 of them!19. Yes, It is officially here as of June 21st, and it looks like it’s real!

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Coming Soon!Donations needed for Hot August Nights school supply fundraiser Mill City Moose Lodge is looking for dona-tions to raffle off to benefit the schools in our local community - by providing under-privileged children with the sup-plies they need to attend. Also accepting donations of school supplies: notebook paper (wide rule & college rule), pink erasers, pens (black ink) & pencils, calculators...and more. Drop off at Mill City Moose Lodge Mon-Fri 4pm-8pm or Sat-Sun 12pm-5pm. Free Summer Meals for kids ages 1-18. • 11:30am-12:30pm at Santiam H.S.

cafeteria. Mon-Thurs thru August 18th. (Except July 4th.) Adults $2.00.

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Santiam High Reunion Class of ‘81 July 2-3. Informal dinner at Mt. Edge Cafe on July 2, 7pm. Family style

potluck July 3, 2pm at Russ & Judy Goffin’s house. Info: Cindy Zosel (Kirsch) 360-260-0803 or jc5zosels@aol.com (subject: reunion).

Mill City’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July (1st-4th) 4 days of fun filled events including July 1st: Keizer Big Band DanceFireworks Over The Lake July 2, dusk at Detroit Lake. Watch from shore or water.Detroit Sailing Regatta July 9 & Aug 27 Hosted by DLRABA at Kane’s Marina, “A” dock. Free. Mill City Eagles Lodge Third

Annual Bottom Fishing Trip July 9 with Newport Tradewinds. Please come join us. It’s always a great time and sometimes we even catch fish. $59.00/adults (minimum 18 adults) $34.50/under 14. Sign-up at the lodge or call Bob Yates at 897-3174. Must be paid by July 1st.Marian Estates Bingo July 13th, 2-4pm. Maurice’s Bistro at Marian Estates 390 SE Church St. Sublimity, OR 97385.(503) 932-4667 $5.00 to play 10 Game Packet (3-up) and dauber included Open To Everyone - Win CA$H Prizes!Yoga in the Ancient Forest with Opal Creek, July 14-17 Explore the joys of yoga practice while surrounded by a thriving old-growth forest. Cost is $350/adult, 10% member discount applies. www.opalcreek.org or 503-892-2782.Santiam Valley Grange Car Show and BBQ in Lyons July 16. Ribs or chicken $10. Vehicle registration $5. Dash plaques for first 100; registration

9am. Judging at noon. Ed Andersen 541-990-5553 or 36545 Freeman Rd, Scio 97374Youth Benefit Golf Tournament August 6, 9am at Elkhorn Golf Course. All proceeds benefit local youth causes. $90/person or $360/4 person team by July 31, add $10/person

after. Info: Mike Long 503-897-4902 mikelong@ybgolf.com or www.YBGolf.com.Canyon Readers at Trexler Farm in Mehama: July 14 discussion is Moloka’i by Alan Brennert. August 11 discussion is The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula Le Guin. Dinner starts at 6:30 or come for the discussion which starts at 7:00. Info: Herb Bastuscheck 503-859-2668.

Local EventsThursday, June 233pm Puckett Family Magic Show and illusions at the Lyons Library. Dress code theme: backwards. 279 8th St. Info: 503-859-2366Friday, June 2410-10:30am Mill City Planning Commission workshop at the fire hall6-7:30pm Fish Dinner at Mill City Eagles Lodge Fillets or Shrimp with garlic bread. New members/guests welcome. 897-3100Saturday, June 259am-2pm YOUNG LIFE Car Wash Fundraiser at US Bank on Hwy 22. All proceeds for summer camp. Donations requested. Info: Curtis 503-897-3498.Learn The River with Bill Sanderson Packsaddle to Fishermen’s Bend (re-scheduled). 503-897-330112pm Third Annual BBQ & Horseshoe Tournament Relay for Life Fundraiser - Porters For A Cause team at John Neal Park, Lyons. Hot Dogs, Sausage Dogs, Chili, Chips and soda or water. (Donations will gladly be accepted to cover the cost of food) Horseshoe Tournament will have two divisions, men’s and co-ed. Trophies will be awarded. Register by June 22 to guarantee a spot, $15 per team. Call Pauline at 503-480-9385 to register.1-8pm, Oregon Connections Academy

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graduation ceremony for local online students. Salem Conference Center, 200 Commercial Street SE8pm Karaoke at Mill City Eagles Lodge New members/guests welcome. Tuesday, June 289-11:30am Mill City Municipal Court6-8:30pm Mill City City Council Meeting at MCMS library6-7pm Lyons City Council Meeting7pm Habitat for Humanity Benefit Recital at United Methodist Church (1450 Fern Ridge Road SE, Stayton)Enjoy the musical stylings of baritone Jesse Cromer and Sara Greenleaf on piano at a Habitat for Humanity benefit recital. Proceeds go to support home builds in the Salem, Keizer and Santiam Canyon areas.Detroit City Council Meeting city hallThursday, June 306-9pm Mill City Fourth of July Committee meeting at Scout Cabin 49003 Remine Rd

Weekly Events Mondays4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12 grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, ect. FREE. Mill City Baptist Church.6-7:30pm Eagles Lodge Taco Night New members welcome. 897-3100Tuesdays10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Baptist Church 446 Cedar St, Lyons 503-910-4918 12pm Senior Meals Fellowship Hall, Mill City Presbyterian Church. Meals

on Wheels avail. Ruth:503 897-22041pm Eagles Lodge Bingo Open to everyone. Mill City 897-31007:30pm Santiam Al-Anon for family and friends of alcoholics, open meeting,

Mt. View Church, First and Main,Aumsville (across from Neufeldt’s Restaurant)Wednesdays10am-3pm Judy’s Art Class at Mill City Eagles Lodge. Open to the public. $10, 503-859-2213.4pm-close Wild Wing Wednesday at Marion Fork Restaurant Wings your way (spicy,bbq,or plain) 60 cents each. 503-854-36697pm. AA Meeting Santiam Chapel, Lyons. 7:30-8:30pm Idanha AA at City HallThursdays12pm Senior Meals. Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian Church, 897-220410am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates Church, all levels! 897-21024pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12 grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos Ball. FREE. Mill City Baptist Church.4pm-close Tex Mex Thursday at Marion Forks Restaurant Mexican cuisine for your enjoyment. Only $9.99. 503-854-36695:45-9:30pm Teen Movie Night

Ages 10-18 First Christian Church, Mill City. All kids MUST be picked up at 9:30pm. Free. 503-602-8742 6pm Cedars Taco Night, Detroit FridaysFree Knife Sharpening Fridays Gene’s Meat Market on Fridays from 3pm-6pm; Located at the flashing yellow light on Hwy 22 in Mehama. 503-859-2252.10am-12pm Kid Zone Fun, crafts and a FREE sack lunch. Mill City Baptist Church. 140 N. 1st. St (503) 536-54141pm Canyon Senior Center Open Pinochle 844 South First St, Mill City 503-897-41767:30-8:30pm Idanha AA Mtg at City Hall

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says Powell, “They’re playing with us.” That sentiment was reflected repeatedly throughout the weekend. “The Willamette National Forest is a perfect habitat for ‘Squatch,” says Cliff Barackman, science teacher and host of Finding Bigfoot, which aired this past Sunday highlighting recent sightings in the mid-Willamette Valley and surrounding foothills. “But Big Foot and TV don’t mesh well. 15 guys with lights and cameras yelling at each other through the woods at night....not exactly ideal con-ditions,” said Barackman. “This being has been eluding man for centuries, each Na-tive American tribe identifies them, white man has been reporting them since the 1800’s, yet no one can yet ‘prove’ one.” (Got proof? cliffbarackman.com) At 6’9”, an imposing figure himself, Dr.

Matt Johnson, a Clinical Psychologist from Grants Pass had an encounter with Big Foot that radically altered his life. While hiking with his family near the Or-egon Caves he heeded the call of mother nature, where he witnessed a large hairy creature, much larger than himself, walk through the woods and crouch down be-hind a log to watch his wife and 2 children, who were below on the trail. At that mo-ment, “Bigfoot walked right off the pages of myth and legend and into reality. I had no cognitive ability to understand what I was seeing,” said Johnson, who claims no previous official interest in the subject. Soon he found himself as one of Oregon’s key credible witnesses. “I’m sure not do-ing this for fame, or to build my business,” jokes Johnson, “It’s like, come see me, I’m a psychologist and I saw Bigfoot! What a

great marketing scheme.” One researcher, Joe Beelant of West Linn focuses his investigation on the ar-eas between Estacada and Detroit. Since 1997 he has been gathering information on sightings, historical reports, and secondary evidence for a book in the making. So far he has gathered “over 85 incidents includ-ing 6 credible sightings, including one just south of Gates.” Joe welcomes stories and inquiries: joebeelant@comcast.net.

On July 11th, meet at Santiam High School Gym and you will be directed where to go

from there. Info: call Brenda at 503-536-5414.

Beach BlastCelebrating

God’s Faithfulness

Mill City Baptist Church

Summer Fun for Kids

Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Dig into adventure-filled Bible stories, create wonderful beach crafts, and

experience extraordinary Beach Blast music! We’ll embark on our sandy

adventure on

July 11-15, 9am -Noon140 N. 1st,

Mill City

Info:503-536-5414

Free Basketball and VolleyBall Camp

July 11th thru 15th1:00pm to 4:00pm

Santiam High School Gym

Sponsored by Mill City Baptist Church and FBC Powell, Knoxville Tenn.

Attention:Middle School and High School

StudentsWe Are Offering A Free Basketball and

Volleyball Clinic To All Middle School and High School Students (Male And Female).

(cont’d from front page) Pictured: (l) Toby Johnson, organizer

of the Oregon Sasquatch

Symposium with (r) Cliff Barack-

man, host of Finding

Bigfoot on Animal Planet.