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The Canyon WeeklyFebruary 22, 2012 Volume 3, Issue 8

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Congratulations Santiam High School Wolverettes Dance Team for placing first in your division last weekend at West Salem High School!

Last Friday evening, two 4th grade Girl Scouts from Gates Elementary and their mothers parked themselves in front of the Safeway in Stayton and set up the tradi-tional cookie selling stand. The girls - Abby Beattie and Cassie Klagge, both 9 years old - were excited to earn money for their badges and activities. They discussed how they longed to earn the coveted Bronze Award, one of the highest honors bestowed on Junior Scouts. This was Abby’s first sale ever. Cassie had a bit more experience as her mother, Kathy, has been the leader of Troop 10102 for six years. Sales were going well, and the girls were courteous and respectful, but one young man stood out. Abby’s mother, Aimee, recalls, “I no-ticed him come in and out of the store several times, then he sat outside smoking a cigarette for over 30 min-utes. I kept glancing back thinking - what is he doing?” At one passing Abby asked the man if he’d like to buy cookies, he declined. Next thing they knew he was too

close. Ammie’s purse sat on the ground close to her feet, while she sat side by side with Kathy. “He came from behind, touched me on the shoul-

Mom’s purse snatched at local Girl Scout cookie sale

Paige Hanna of Mill City has never met Anton Xavier, but she knew she wanted to help him. Anton’s mother Celia, and Paige’s mother, Yvonne were good friends and roommates in the Army. 15 years had passed and Celia found herself in Oregon for a conference, so she took the opportunity to reunite with her old buddy, Yvonne. It was a wonderful reunion, accord-ing to Yvonne and the Oregon chil-dren bonded quickly with the visiting Jamaican native. Less than a month later the Hanna’s received devastating news. Celia’s son Anton had been in a horrible ac-cident over Christmas vacation with four of his cousins in Jamaica. One of his cousins died immediately, two sustain serious injuries, and Anton was thrown from the car and was par-alyzed from the neck down. Paige knew immediately that she wanted to help. His therapy to re-cover was going to cost the family a

lot. Through her appreciation for his mother, she had felt a kinship to this young man. “I tried making necklaces to sell at first, but that didn’t sell well,” said Paige, now just ten years old, “So I started recycling bottle caps I get from friends, I cut out photos and words, and use a

10 yr old raises money for car accident victimPaige Hanna recycles bottle caps into wearable art and

raises almost $300 for Anton Xavier, now paralyzed

Paige Hanna

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On Mill City City Hall When we last spoke about the progress of the new Mill City City Hall, (the edi-tor) felt that I was opposed to the project. This is not correct. I would love to see an attractive, functional building properly sited for the citizens of Mill City. What I am opposed to is for the staff and council to barge ahead and commit the city to expenditures that are not cur-rently available. I fear that the citizens of Mill City will be saddled with cost overruns that they will have to bear ad-ditional fees to bail out this project. The current city budget lists the budgeted cost of the new building at $340,000 yet the council has committed to spend over a half a million for the new facility. When questioned about where the mon-ey will come from the mayor stated that the money is available we just have to move it around. Chapter IX Section 38 of the city charter states in part “Funds deposited into the water and sewer funds shall be used exclusively for the main-tenance, operation and improvements of the city’s water and sewer systems”, yet the current city budget shows trans-

ferring $26,000 from the sewer fund to the general facilities fund and $53,669 from the water fund to the general facili-ties fund. While this may not be illegal it indicates a propensity to burden these funds with potential cost overruns on the new city hall. Does this portend that the citizens will be saddled with higher water and sewer rates? The current site for the new build-ing is unfortunate at best. The building is very close to 1st street and encroaches into the proposed Fairview Street. When questioned about this placement of the structure, citizens were told that this was necessary to allow for park-ing. Why did not staff and council con-sider obtaining additional property from the adjoining property owner? When I spoke with the owner of the adjoining lot he said that the city did not contact him and if they had he might have donat-ed the property to the city. Why was the staff and council in such a hurry to move forward that the citizens ended up with a building placement that disappoints a large number of citizens. Mike Long, Mill City

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Saturday February 25 at 4pm, join in as the communities of the canyon cele-brate Black History Month. With respect and admiration, the Canyon Community Chorus and the Santiam High Chorus and Guitar class come together to com-memorate the Path to Freedom that Black Americans have endured. This is a free event. For more information, call director Joanne Hebing at 503-897-3426. Sunday, February 26 from 6-8pm, find yourself taken away into the land of Glee - and the TV show “The Sing Off” - as Rosie’s Mountain Coffee House presents

A Divine Night of Music, a bene-fit concert for the OSU women’s a cappella group Divine, so that they can compete at the Interna-tional Collegiate Competition of A Cappella in Los Angeles. The group will perform popular songs like I Want You Back (Jackson 5) and Halo (Beyonce), among others. Tickets are $10/adults, $5/students, under 5 free. Purchase at the door or at Rosie’s Coffee House prior to the event. Both events take place at Santiam Audi-tiorium on Evergreen Street in Mill City.

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Mill City Lions club honors Caroline Gillaspy with Rod Winn AwardAnnual club Sweetheart Dinner raises $2195 for scholarships

Each year, the Mill City Li-ons Club has chosen a well deserving community mem-ber to be honored with the Rod Winn Award. This year, it was Caroline Gillaspy. Rod was a very dedicated Lion member, who served his community and family with great purpose. Since his pass-ing 3 years ago, Rod’s fellow Lions decided to pay tribute to his name by honoring an individual of like conviction. Sandy Lyness presented the award to Caroline Gillaspy in appreciation of her hard work at Santiam High School and the community overall. “Most importantly, she does it in a kind, respectful and caring way,” said Lyness. Gillaspy is the Special Edu-cation Instructional Aide/Assistant and the Activities Director for the school. She or-ganizes the Leadership class, Student Body Officers, the bi-annual Red Cross Blood Drive and also drives the after school activ-ity bus as a separate duty. “She has a wonderful sense of humor and always has a smile on her face,” said Ly-ness. The award was presented as part of the Li-ons Club annual Sweethearts Dinner, held at Santiam High School commons in Mill City.

Emcee’d by Lions Club President Dan Lemke (aka the Lion King), about 100 locals were entertained by singer/songwriter Valley Hood over dinner. 37 of the attending came from just one neighborhood in Lyons, down Tuck-willa Lane. Tim Kirsch led the an-nual auction of desserts, pies, cookies, cinnamon rolls and brownies. Bas-kets brimming with gifts were also given away as prizes. And a Valentines trivia game was played, appropriately called: Does anyone have a heart tattoo they are willing to share? Top bid of the evening

went for a Southern Lemon Meringue Pie for $200, made by Sandy Lyness of Green Mountain Real Estate. Second highest bid was $170 for Lynda Harrington’s famous brownies. A total of $ 2195 was raised for the Lions Club Scholarship fund on the dessert auction alone. Last year, the group awarded 4 scholarships locally for $750 each. After adding up the money from the auction, the total was greater than people had actually bid, so some people obviously rounded up their donation to the cause.

Special thanks to Dan and Maryann Me-ridith for the beautiful Hawaiian flower ar-rangements they donated to be auctioned - and a big thank you to the 33 individuals that walked away with something sweet. The Lions Club is the largest service orga-nization in the world with a motto of “we serve”. Locally, they raise funds for scholar-ships. They are also known for their program to get glasses for anyone who can’t afford them, working closely with Dr. Storey in Stayton (Lion Club member) for global dis-tribution. The program also works with eye tissue banks around the nation and help to transport eye tissue in emergencies in a re-lay from Bend to Portland for surgery. The Lions Club also they makes the annual birthday calender for the community and organize the annual 4th of July breakfast. They meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at Mt. Edge Cafe at 6:30pm. Info: Sandy Ly-ness 503-551-2645

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Are you a local writer who is yearning to share your story? Do you have an in-terest in the riches our canyon communi-ties have to offer, or a hobby or pursuit that might inspire the next generation, or even this generation? We’d like to hear from you. The Canyon Weekly is current-ly seeking submissions of all types, from budding wordsmiths to published authors, journalists, biographers and poets. Email your story:[email protected].

Watershed Council seeks outreach

coordinator The North Santiam Watershed Council (NSWC) is soliciting qualifications for a Watershed Community Outreach Services Contract. The NSWC is a locally-driven, non-governmental, non-regulatory community based organization that facilitates stew-ardship and restoration projects based on scientific analysis to improve water health; and develop partnerships to plan, fund, implement those projects. Qualifications include: Degree in edu-cation, natural or social science or other relevant subject area preferred; your own software and hardware; ability to work independently; experience developing and delivering education and outreach programs; experience working with vol-unteers, including active recruitment and training; experience or familiarity with issues related to watershed management; others. Contract duration will be from April 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. Approx 20 hours/week. This is an independent contractor position. Please submit cover letter, resume and

3 references in the form of email attach-ments to [email protected] by 5 pm February 27th using the subject line “Community Outreach Qualifica-tions”. Info: Liz Redon at 503-930-8202, [email protected].

BLM seeks summer campground hosts

BLM, the Bureau of Land Management, is a federal agency that manages several local campsites. They are looking for for camp hosts for the 2012 summer season. The positions include a campsite with fire pit, electrical, water and sewer hookups in beautiful Western Cascade locations. They are looking for friendly people with their own RV. Contact Khrystyl,503-897-2171.

Medical Equipment available for loan

The Canyon Senior Center at 844 S. 1st St in Mill City has a revolving loaning li-brary of medical equipment available to borrow for any locals in need. An array of wheel chairs, crutches, commode, show-er chairs etc. are on hand. Donations of equipment are always welcome too. Info: 503-897-4176. The Senior Center is open Mon-Thursdays 10-2, Fridays 10-4.

Mill City Communty Garden plots open

It’s gardening time again and registration is open for plots down at the Community Gardens in Mill City, near Kimmel Park. A 15x15 foot plot may be had for a fee of $10 for the season. Please call Susan Chamberlin at 503-949-5965 for more in-formation.

Prom dress assistance group seeks donations

The costs of getting dressed for prom, as we all know, can be so ridiculously high

that even the most reasonable of parents might find themselves at odds: Prom dress or rent? Dress shoes or groceries? With the goal of easing that burden, Ann Benefield of Stayton has established “All Dressed Up”, an event of gathering gently used special occasion dresses, dress shoes and accessories for our young ladies. Ann, teamed with the local Canyon Cri-sis Center, will be collecting the items March 10 at the Valley Starlight Dance competition that will takes place at the Santiam High School gym in Mill City. If you would like more information, have a gently used formal dress, dress shoes, or accessories you would like to donate, or are someone or know someone who might be in need of any of these items, contact the Canyon Crisis Center at 503-897-2327, or look up them up on Facebook.

Lyons Garden Club to host Egan Gardens

Lyons Garden Club will hold their Wednesday, March 14 meeting in the Ly-ons Fire Department meeting room at 1 pm. Jean Evett and Celeste Braswell will be the hostesses, serving refreshments. The guest speaker will be Ellen Egan of Egan Gardens. The Garden Club serves the entire Santiam area and new members and visitors are always invited to attend. For more information contact Jean Evett, 503-859-2563 or Diane Stockmar at 503-394-2197.

City of Lyons budget committee vacancy

The City of Lyons announces current va-cancies on the Lyons Budget Committee. If interested, please contact Lyons City Hall 449 5th Street, Lyons, Oregon or call 859-2167 for additional information. Ap-plicants must be residents of the City of Lyons.

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Mill City budget committee vacancy

The City of Mill City has four va-cancies on the city’s budget commit-tee. The Budget Committee will meet three or four times during the months of March and April, 2012 to prepare the city’s budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013. Citizens interested in serving on the City of Mill City Budget Com-mittee are encouraged to contact City Recorder Stacie Cook at City Hall (503)897-2302.

MCGRA sports team begins registration

The Mill City-Gates Recreation As-sociation in is now accepting registra-tions for spring T-ball, Softball and Baseball. Fees for co-ed T-Ball (ages 4-kindergarten) and co-ed Coach Pitch (grades 1-2) are $35. Grades 3-4 soft-ball and baseball -$45, grades 5-6 soft-ball and baseball -$55, and grades 7-8 baseball-$75. Scholarships available. Applications can be picked up, and dropped off at Mill City City Hall or Gates Elementary School or can be mailed in to MCGRA PO Box 714, Mill City, 97360. Call and leave a message if any questions at 503-854-7009. A board member will return your call as soon as possible. Or email at [email protected] or find them on facebook.

Habitat for Humanity to host annual Spring Breakfast fundraiser

On Saturday, March 31, Habitat for Humanity of the Mid- Willamette Val-ley and area supporters will gather at Regis High School (550 W. Regis St., Stayton) to celebrate the impact Habi-

tat has within the SLAMMS (Stayton, Lyons, Aumsville, Mehama, Mill City, and Sublimity) service-area, and to raise funds for its current Mill City Build and future builds. The SLAMMS Spring Breakfast will feature a full breakfast and a pro-gram designed to raise awareness of Habitat’s mission to eliminate poverty housing and the work it has done to build simple, decent, affordable hous-ing in partnership with local families in need. Funds raised will support the Mill City Build in partnership with the Alvarado family and the next build in partnership with Riggs family. The event, which will be held from 8 to 9:30 am, is free and open to the pub-lic; volunteer Table Hosts will be fill-ing tables and there will be room for walk-in guests. For more information or to RSVP, contact Doug Doornink at 541-401-3003 by Friday, March 9.

Fourth of July BBQ competition officially sanction by NW assoc The first annual Mill City 4th of July BBQ Competition, officially named “Canyon Fireworks BBQ Compe-tition” has been sanctioned by the Northwest BBQ Association. If you’ve ever considered yourself a BBQ aficionado, now is the time to show off that talent. Look for info re-garding the event in future posts. The event will be hosted by the Mill City 4th of July Committee and we are beginning to look for sponsors. As always, if you or someone you know would like to volunteer, we are al-ways in need of good help! The next meeting will be Wednesday, March 7 at 7pm, Mill City City Hall, 228 SW Broadway St.

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On Saturday, March 3 from 1-3pm at the Mill City Presbyterian Church, Jim and Paula and fam-ily will be sharing in the celebration of 50 years of marriage. Paula and Jim married on January 6, 1962. They met on a “sort of” blind date. “We were fixed up by a friend of the family,” said Paula. They walked around Silver Creek Falls and “every-thing kinda clicked.” Paula said Jim was always kind of shy. Jim had been in the service as was back home working at the mill in Lebanon. He knew he liked Paula so “Instead of asking me to go steady, he asked me to marry him,” Paula laughs. Jim was always interested in forestry, so Paula’s brother helped him get set up for a job. According to Paula’s calen-der: “We met in April and he got a job in January in Astoria. We got married so we could be in Astoria together.” The Gunderson’s moved to Gates in 1970, then bought a house with a small shop along highway 22 in Mill City in 1973. There, Paula ran The Doughnut Shop until 1978, while Jim worked for the Forest Service out of Mehama.

Paula later sold real estate locally and worked as the city recorder for Mill City for 17 years. They raised their 2 children, Kim and Walter, in Mill City and are now proud grandparents. Their secrets to a long lasting and loving relationship? “We went into it very committed and stubborn. Neither

one of us never thought we wouldn’t give it our best shot, and neither of us would ever give up,” said Paula. “We joked later that we were so poor we never could have afforded a divorce. We considered maybe murder a few times, but never divorce,” she laughs, admitting that’s an old joke.

The two have been long time mem-bers of Mill City Christian Church and they continue to be active volun-teering. Paula was recently seen mak-ing breakfast for all the visitors at the North Santiam Chamber of Commerce networking session held in the church late last year. As for Jim? He is a saint. He makes a habit now of cleaning the dog droppings out of the church yard every Thursday afternoon for the eve-ning’s youth group activities so the kids don’t accidentally step in anything. Jim, quietly, gives his nod to how the two have maintained their steadfast love: “We’ve been partners, neither has been dominate. We worked together for everything. We respect each other.” In addition, they both love dogs and they walk them every day. “Just today, we went and got a 13 year old dog to adopt. I just had too,” said Paula.

The Anniversary party in their honor (March 3, 1-3pm at the Mill City Presbyterian Church) is hosted by their children and grandchildren. They’d like to ex-tend an invitation to all friends through this press announce-ment. Info, well wishes: [email protected] or call 503-897-3348.

Congratulations Jim and Paula, here’s to 25 more!

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The public is invited to join Dr. Pame-la Wible, MD and a panel of physicians from across the country this weekend in Detroit as they continue gathering public testimony on ideal health care. Dr. Wible and her crew are filming a feature film documentary Of the Peo-ple, For the People, By the People uti-lizing the town of Detroit as the model of how a community can decide the direction of their health and how they envision a community clinic. The first series of local filming took place in January, where the initially recalcitrant audience quickly became excited at the prospects of “taking their lives into their own hands.” The program focuses greatly on pro-viding strong preventative health care by adopting healthier diets and habits - and nipping disease in the bud with nutrition. “We really don’t want to be just giv-ing our patients another pill and turning away,” said Dr. Sunil Pai, of Albuquer-que, New Mexico. “As physicians, our greatest goal is your health.” Dean O’Donnell, owner of Mountain High Grocery in Detroit, was there last month taking in all the informa-tion - and the impact has been lasting.

“I’m perplexed as to how this might progress in Detroit, but I want to find out. (Dr. Wible) is obviously impact-ing (the physicians) on the way they view their practice. And the fact that so many of them took time out from their busy schedules to come to us, to learn from us, what the people want. I’m impressed that they are trying to bring their practice and themselves into a more simple and better lifestyle.” “As for a clinic, I’d love to have any-thing close,” said O’Donnell, who plans to attend again this weekend. Pamela L. Wible, MD is a board-certified family physician & pioneer in community designed healthcare. She opened the first clinic in the United States designed entirely by patients in Eugene, OR. is www.IdealMedical-Care.org or 541-345-2437.

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Sunday, Feb. 26, 1pm, Detroit City Hall ~ town hall meeting. Official presentation & collection of

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Michelle and James were married in Spokane, Washington on February 12,1998 after dating a mere 3 months and 11 days. They met when James was working as an attendant at a gas station and Michelle was his customer.

“I looked at him and told him he had the prettiest blue eyes I’d ever seen,” remembers Michelle. And as if that weren’t enough to steal a man’s heart, “She brought me a plate of turkey dinner on Thanksgiving when I was

scheduled to work, then that was it,” said James. Throw away the key. The couple now live in Mill City, have been mar-ried 14 years, and have a total of four sons between the two of them.

Michelle & James Cornwell celebrate 14 years

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Jason Allen Bodda, 28, died February 13 in Stayton. He was born in Portland and lived all of his life in the Stayton area. Jason is survived by his father: Kermet Bodda Sr. of Stayton;

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and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother: Margie Bodda and grandfathers: Harvey Bodda Sr. and Donald Clark. A gathering of family and friends was held at Stayton Community Center on Sunday, February 19, 2012.

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After the District wrestling event last weekend in Scio, Payton Dupuis and Robert Young (who attend Santiam High School, 2A/1A Special District 3), qualified for the State Championships which takes place this coming weekend February 24-26 at the Portland Coliseum. Robert Young, 18, is a Senior this year and was originally from Spokane, WA. “It is not going to be easy, but I am confident,” said Young. “I do not wrestle for myself, I wrestle for God.” Young also went to the State Championships his Sophomore year

competing in weight bracket 130lbs. His current weight bracket is 170 lbs. Payton Dubois, 16, is a sophomore this year and wrestles in weight bracket 132 lbs. He recalls his step father taking him to wrestling practice for other groups when he was in Kindergarten. He has been wres-tling ever since. Dubois also went to State last year for wrestling. When asked about the future, he speaks of the medical field or possibly becoming an electrician. He hopes to wrestle in college as well and is looking forward to this weekends events. “I”m not nervous, just relaxed,” said Dubois. The parents of the boys are extremely proud. Dubois’ mother, Nicki Robinson said, “What a journey this has been, how amazing!” Michelle Cornwell, Young’s

mom, writes “Your dad and I are so proud of you. At the moment we knew you made it to State it brought tears to our eyes. We know how hard you have worked to get this far. You did it son. Go to State and just be you...we love you and good luck.” Head Wrestling Coach Kerry Crowston at-tended Eastern Oregon University and start-ed his teaching career in Elgin. Last year in the Feb. 2011 issue of The Canyon Weekly, he was quoted saying “Everyone has shown great improvement over the course of the year. Next year should be quite a year.” His optimistic statement rang true as the major-

ity of the wrestlers placed in Districts and two have qualified for State. There has been a surge this year with par-ticipation in wrestling, with “Some really good kids coming from the middle school next year,”said Crowston. Santiam High Schol principal David Plotts is pleased to see the growth in wrestling as he encourages kids to be involved in posi-tive activities. There has even been discus-sion of the school hosting a meet in the near future. It would be great to have more com-munity support for our Canyon wrestlers. Tickets for the State Championships at Portland Coliseum range from $8-10 and available at the site. Parking rates range from $6-10. Additional information can be found at http://www.osaa.org/wrestling/

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The Santiam Lady Wolverines will be hosting the North Douglas Warriors in an OSAA state first round game this Friday night at 7pm. The winner of the game will be one of the final eight

teams left in 2A and will compete in Pendleton Feb 29th - March 3rd. Show your support of these hard working young ladies. See you at the game!! GO Wolverines!

Zumba® Fitness instructor Nicole Miller will be hosting a Zumbathon® Charity event on Friday, March 9, 6-8pm at the Mari-Linn School gym (641 Fifth Street) to help fund the sixth grade class trip to the OMSI Santiam Science School this May. This family-friendly community event is open to all ages and fitness levels. “When a student’s mom contacted me about doing a Zumbathon for the out-door school experience I thought this would be a terrific match,” said Miller. “I love the cause, I’m committed to creating opportunities for Canyon area youth and it feels like a great time of

year to offer a family fun event.” Cost is $10/adults, $5 for kids 12 & under; tickets at the door. Local busi-nesses have contributed some great give-a-ways for the evening. The Mari-Linn PTA will be available to answer questions about the school program. Nicole Miller’s regularly-held “Zumba in the Canyon” fitness classes are Mon-day and Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm at the Santiam High School commons. Join them on Facebook, call 503-949-7621 or e-mail [email protected]. Outdoor School info: Rosa Carbaugh, 503-385-7641 or [email protected].

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Wolverette’s Dance Team Town Performance Santiam High School’s award winning team performs free for the community.

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Stinson, with costuming by Connie Robison, their complimentary town performance is scheduled for March 12, 7pm at the Santiam High School gym.

Events Coming Soon

Chaplain for Home Visits Pastor John Olivera of Mill City visits those who cannot get out for prayer. 503-910-8164FREE RIDE to Gates Community Church of Christ for Sunday services. Call 503-897-3210 (lv msg) and Dale Di-etzel will stop by your house. He’ll call you with time. Sunday School at 9:45am.

North Santiam School Board Special Session, 7pm, Renewal of Contracts/Board Goals. This session of the School Board will be held at the district office, 1155 N Third Avenue, Stayton.

North Santiam Snowmobile Club First Aid and CPR Class on March 3, 10am. This class will take about 3 hours to complete and will be held in the City of Detroit’s Hall. This is a requirement to operate the snow cat and groomer and a great idea for all of us to attend. Bever-ages and munchies will be available at the class. $5 per person. Please RSVP to Doug Eilers at [email protected].

Lyons Fire Dept is accepting clean cans and bottles to raise funds for leukemia and lymphoma research. Now through March 6.

Canyon Readers at Trexler Farm in Mehama. This group has about 6-10 people of all ages in a comfortable group discussion format. Upcoming books include - Mar 8: The River of Doubt - Theodore Rooseveldt’s Darkest Journey by Candice Millard. Apr 12: The Hunger Game by Suzanne Collins. May 10: The Invention of Air by Steven Johnson. Din-ner 6:30pm, discussion at 7pm. Meets every second Thursday of the month. Info: Herb Bastuscheck 503-859-2668.

North Santiam Watershed Council public meeting: PGE on the Cascade Crossing Project. Thursday, March 8, 7-9pm at Stayton Community Center (400 W Virginia St). Info: www.nsan-tiamwatershed.org; 503-930-8202

Prom Dress donation collection event “All Dressed Up”, an event of gather-ing gently used special occasion dresses, dress shoes, accessories for the young

ladies of the Canyon, will be collecting items March 10 at the Valley Starlight Dance competition, SHS gym in Mill City. Info: Canyon Crisis Center 503-897-2327, or on Facebook.

Wolverette’s Dance Team Town Per-formance Santiam High School’s award winning team performs free for the com-munity. Dancing to the theme Unbroken, the team invokes powerful emotions with their graceful - yet edgy - choreography. Led by coaches Christina Stinson and Kaytlyn Stinson, with costuming by Con-nie Robison, their complimentary town performance is scheduled for March 12, 7pm at the Santiam High School gym.

Free Job Interview Workshop. 7pm. Stayton Public Library E.G. Siegmund Meeting Room, 515 N. First Avenue, Stayton. Free class on interviewing tech-niques to help you land your next job. No registration required. Info: 503-769-3313

Detroit Lake Recreation Area Business Association meets March 17, 10am at Cedars Restaurant in Detroit

Drug and Alcohol Free Grad Night Party fundraiser and Polaris Quad raffle. March 31, over 18 only. Tickets: $20 each (only 300 sold) purchase at the Santiam Canyon School District Office or U.S. Bank in Mill City.

Federal Lakes Recreation Committee, Detroit Lake meets April 18, 2012.

Events This WeekWednesday, February 22

4-6pm MCMS basketball home game vs. Scio5:30-6:30pm Business After Hours Casual Networking Limited session; FREE. Bring your business cards for a mix-n-mingle style refreshment hour. Located at Mill City Middle School Li-brary. Refreshments provided by Rosie’s Coffee House. Info: www.nschamber.org, [email protected] or 503-897-5000.6:30-8:30pm State of the County w/ Marion Co. Commissioners Business and financial talk from Marion County

officials, followed by Q & A session. Located at Mill City Middle School Li-brary. Bring your questions! Info: www.nschamber.org, [email protected] or 503-897-5000.North Santiam River Guides Association meets. Info: Bill Sanderson, North Santiam River Trips. 503-897-3301.

Thursday, February 234-7pm SpringFest 2012 at Fresh to You Produce in Stayton at 41639 Stayton Scio Rd. 503-769-9682 [email protected] or www.ftyp.com

Friday February 244pm MCMS boys basketball at Mt. Angel6pm The Jungle Book, a production of Lourdes Public Charter School and Missoula Children’s Theater. Jordan Hall, 39043 Jordan Road, Scio. Free, donations accepted. 7:30pm Trio Tavern Pool Tournament and Fundraiser to benefit GoodFel-las Rescue, a bully-breed rescue group who’s mission is to rescue, re-habilitate, re-train and re-home bully breed dogs while providing community outreach and education. $5 buy-in (you can purchase your buy-in early).

Saturday, February 259am-1pm Bellies, Babies, & Beyond at Blanchet Catholic School Gym, 4373 Market Street NE, Salem. Over 65 vendors with gently used maternity, infant, and children’s items. Cash only. Admission $2, 12/under free. Free park-ing. Hosted by St. Mary Cathoic School Booth rentals and admission support St. Mary School programs and activities. Vendor booths: Kelly Rush a503-859-2754 or [email protected] Lyons Fire “Fill The Boot” to raise funds for leukemia and lym-phoma research at the Lyons Market and Lyons Corner Market. 6pm The Jungle Book, a production of Lourdes Public Charter School and Missoula Children’s Theater. Jordan Hall, 39043 Jordan Road, Scio. Free, donations accepted. 4pm Black History Month celebration with Santiam Hearts to Arts at the San-

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tiam High School Auditorium, Mill City (265 SW Evergreen St). 6:30pm Ideal Medical Care Health Documentary Filming in Detroit at the Korner Post Restaurant ~ Meet the doctors! 50 doctors from across the coun-try will meet with local residents to dis-cover how best to serve YOU. Feb 25-26, Mar 17-18. Public invited, free. www.IdealMedicalCare.org, 541-345-2437.

Sunday February 2610am Ideal Medical Care Health Docu-mentary Filming in Detroit at Cedars Restaurant ~ Town Breakfast Official presentation & collection of citizen testi-mony. Pamela L. Wible, MD is a board-certified family physician & pioneer in community-designed healthcare, who opened the first clinic in the US designed entirely by patients. www.IdealMedical-Care.org or 541-345-2437.6-8pm A Divine Nite of Music, a benefit concert for the OSU women’s a cappella group Divine, so that they can compete at the International Collegiate Competition of A Cappella in Los Angeles; sponsored by Rosie’s Mountain Coffee House. A cappella is singing without music. The group will perform popular songs like I Want You Back (Jackson 5) and Halo (Beyonce), among others. Soul-D Out, from Wilsonville High School (and recent competitor on the TV show Sing Off) will also perform. The event will be at Santiam High School Auditorium with re-freshments and a meet-n-greet following the performance. Tickets are $10/adults, $5/students, under 5 free. Purchase at the door or at Rosie’s Coffee House prior to the event.

Monday, February 277-9pm Distinguished Scholar Awards at SHS Auditorium, Mill City

Wednesday, Februrary 294pm MCMS boys basketball home game vs. St. Mary

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Ongoing Weekly EventsMondays

4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12th grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, ect.FREE. Mill City Baptist Church.

6:30-8pm Zumba in the Canyon with Nicole Miller 1 hr. cardio, 30 mins. abs & glutes (bring your mat) $5/session. Santiam High School commons 265 SW Evergreen St. Mill City 503-949-76217-8:30pm Santiam Community Chorus rehearses at Mill City Christian Church. Please join us as we prepare music for up-coming performances. All levels welcome. Info: Jo Ann at 503-859-3426.

Tuesdays10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Bible Fellowship, Lyons 910-491812pm Senior Meals Fellowship Hall, Mill City Presbyterian Church. Meals on Wheels: Ruth:503 897-22041pm Bingo Mill City Eagles Lodge5-7 PM $1 Burgers at Mill City Moose Lodge7:30pm Santiam Al-Anon for family and friends of alcoholics, open meeting, Mt. View Church, Aumsville

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

Thursdays12pm Senior Meals. Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian Church. FREE3:30 After School Story Time at the Lyons Library. 279 8th St. 859-2366.5:30-9:30pm Teen Movie Night Ages 10-18 Mill City Christian Church. All kids MUST be picked up by 9pm. Free. 10am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates Church, all levels! 897-21024pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12 grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos

Ball. FREE. Mill City Baptist Church.4pm Weight Watchers meets at Santiam Canyon School District office on Ever-green,, Mill City. Weigh in at 4pm; meet-ing begins at 4:30. Approx. $155 per session, prorated. Info: Nichole Cooper 503-897-23216-8pm EPIC Youth Group at Santiam Chapel in Lyons. Free.6:30-8pm Zumba in the Canyon with Nicole Miller 1 hr. cardio, 30 mins. abs & glutes (bring your mat) $5/session. Santiam High School commons 265 SW Evergreen St. Mill City 503-949-7621

Fridays8-8:30am Tradio (Trade Radio) FM 88.5 KMUZ Community Radio. All you have to do is call 503-990-6101 on Friday mornings from 8-8:30am.Free Knife Sharpening Fridays at Gene’s Meat Market from 3pm-6pm (lim-it 5, please). 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 at City Hall

Mill City Moose Lodge Calendar:Mondays: 5-7pm, $1 Hot Dogs Tuesdays: 5-7pm $1 BurgersWednesdays: Lodge Meetings start at 6pm. Members welcome sit in and give in-put. Activity planning is the first Tuesday of each month. Fridays: 7-9pm Pool PracticeSundays: 12pm Pool League Come and support your lodge teams and get a bite to eat from our open grill.

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North Santiam River conditions remain good for both scenic and fishing trips. The river volume is very good in all river sec-tions and is predicted to remain so for at least another week or until we get heavy sustained rainfall. After the big storms and high water in re-cent weeks, some of the river channels have been found to be clear of obstructions. We know that there are tree problems in the North Channel around Stayton Island, and the South channel is navigable. There have been some changes at the tip of the island, but boats can still use the boat slide. It ap-pears that the river is trying to make a new channel to the North and connect to Valen-tine Creek before it gets to the island. Cau-tious boaters will use the S. channel. It is unusual for the Steelheaders Salem Chapter to meet during the same week as North Santiam River Guides Association, but this week we have the Steelheaders meeting on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Keizer Community Center and we have the River Guides meeting on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in Aumsville at Neufeldt’s Restaurant. The upcoming series of “Learn the River” trips will be discussed, and the first trip is com-ing up on March 3 from Green’s Bridge to Santiam Rest Stop at I-5 bridge. The ramp is on the North end of the bridge. There are some upcoming fishing clinics and outings on coastal rivers to be discussed. A recent First Aid class at the Mehama Fire Hall was attended by several members of the clubs. When surprises happen on the riv-er, it is good to have trained people to help with the emergencies. The classes will be available frequently through the year, and reservations can be made. The presently advocated technique is to give thirty chest compressions and then two breaths. Our local fire departments have AED machines and emergency responders, so they should be called immediately if there are any res-cues that may need that kind of support. 911 dispatch will refer calls to the proper responders. Fortunately, there are excellent personnel available in Gates, Mill City, Ly-ons, Mehama, and Stayton.

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Are you in need of clothing, bedding, household goods, furniture, medical equipment? These items and more available at no charge for the people of the North Santiam Canyon. Local resource center has plenty to share. 503-991-4230.3 Bed, 2 Bath DUPLEX stove, refer w/ ice & water, d/w, garbage disposal. Large fenced back yard. $715/mos + $600/dep + app fee. Section 8 OK. CCB# 171684. 503-897-2550 lv. msg.For Rent: 2 Bdrm, 1 bath home in Gates. Single car garage, deck, shed, refrigera-tor, yard. Electric and wood heat. $650 per month plus 1 month deposit. 503-859-3575.Space for rent. Suitable for an office or Salon in Gates. (503) 897-2966 or (503) 897-2161.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.Ocean Front Condominium at The Sandpiper in Lincoln City, 1 bed/1 full bath, full kitchen dining and living areas with private covered deck. Sleeps 4, available April 27-May 4. $500 for the week. 503-897-3271 or 503-930-0328.Babysitter available in Lyons area. 12 years old, available from 3 to 8 week-days and some weekends. Call 541-619- 7416.Give the Gift of Life: First Aid/CPR classes will be held the first Saturday of each month at Trexler Farms in Mehama Group and corporate classes also avail-able at your location by appointment.Call Kurt Hueller for more information: 503-859-3575 or email [email protected]. Quilts, Quilts, Quilts! Crib, Twin, Double, Queen and King Sizes avail-able. Hand made by a local crafter with years of experience. Price range from $25-$250. Many with hand embroidery. Make great gifts for all occasions. 503- 897-8888

Epson 800 or 1800 Printer Ink Car-tridges for sale. 10 cartridges, all colors, brand new, never opened. $50 or best offer. 503-897-2236.Grass-Fed Local Locker Beef for Sale. $2.25 per pound hanging weight plus processing. Call Kurt or Caroll at 503-859-3575 at Misty Mountain Farms for more information.1982 Red C-30 Chevrolet Dually Dump Steel bed 87” wide by 142” long, with 42” racks. Runs OK, rebuilt dump cylinder. Needs brake job. $2800 OBO. David 503-854-3320 ext 383 voice mail or [email protected] Breitenbush Hot Springs, Detroit OreThe Canyon Weekly is proud to an-nounce our expanded services. Get your business seen in print and online - featur-ing Google Ad Words and search engine optimizations. Call for your free consul-tation today! 503-569-1229Let your Home Shine with Ellie’s Af-fordable Housecleaning. Fast, Friendly, and Reliable - thorough cleaning for your home, cabin or business. Plenty of local refs. 503-689-4713.

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The Mill City 4th of July committee has begun plan-ning for the 2012 celebration and is asking the Can-yon community to nominate individuals for Grand Marshall for this July’s celebration. If you know of someone whom you feel is deserving of the honor of serving as Grand Marshall, please submit the name(s) with a short description of why the person(s) should be so honored by April 2, 2012. Information may be submitted to the City of Mill City, attention: 4th of July Committee, PO Box 256 Mill City, OR 97360 or drop off at city hall located at 228 SW Broadway. Fourth of July Committee meetings are held at Mill City City Hall the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Community members interested in the celebra-tion or volunteers wanting to contribute to the plan-ning process are all welcome to attend.

Free tax help in March, April

AARP Tax-Aide will be available to help people of all ages from 2pm-8pm on Wednesdays: Feb 22; March 7, 14, 21; April 4, 11 at the Stayton Public Li-brary E.G. Siegmund Meeting Room, 515 N. First Ave, Stayton. This free service can answer most of the tax issues faced by low- and moderate-income taxpayers, with special attention to those over age 60. AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be available for walk-in appointments to help prepare tax returns. Call 503-769-3313 for info. AARP Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service.

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Trying to minimize your environmental footprint in 2012? One of the best ways to reduce your footprint is to reduce stuff—especially unsolicited stuff that’s deliv-ered to your door. One example is phone books. Some people receive many copies from many different companies. The Oregon Depart-ment of Environmental Quality recom-mends that if you don’t need a new phone book you can opt out by contacting book publishers or registering. DEQ estimates that in 2003 there were 6.45 million sets of white/yellow pages published and distributed in Oregon, and there were only 1.33 million house-holds in the state. And that was nine years ago. Nationally, only about 20 percent of phone books are recycled. The rest end up in landfills or are burned.

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Press Release - House Bill 4119, which would establish a pilot cougar manage-ment plan modeled after a successful plan implemented in Washington State, received a public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources. Rep. Sherrie Sprenger (R-Scio) said that her legislation would allow counties who want to participate in implementing a pilot project overseen by the Oregon Depart-ment of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) which allows the hunting of cougars with dogs. The bill is the same concept as the bill she advocated for last session (House Bill

2337). The bill passed the House of Rep-resentatives in 2011 with overwhelming bipartisan support, yet failed to be heard in the Senate committee in which it was referred. Rep. Sprenger continues to ad-vocate for this issue as a result of the re-sounding concerns from her district about their increasing cougar conflicts, livestock and animal loss. “There is no need for taxpayers to be pay-ing for the ODFW to harvest cougars when we have citizens already willing to do so at no cost,” said Rep. Sprenger. “This is a responsible plan to give communities a tool to deal with growing conflicts.”

Rep. Sprenger opened the testimony with invited guest Kevin Strong, the Business Manager for the Sweet Home School Dis-trict. He recounted the many cougar sight-ings around schools and school bus stops that have been getting more frequent. Among those testifying in support of the bill were the Association of Oregon Coun-ties and the Oregon Hunters Association. House Bill 4119 passed 6-1 upon a vote after the hearing. The bill now goes to the Ways and Means committee and then must receive a two-thirds vote in the House and Senate Chambers.

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der, grabbed my purse and ran,” said Aimme, who gave chase screaming, “Stop him, he has my purse!” Meanwhile, the two Girl Scouts ran inside the store yelling for help and for someone to call 911. Bystanders joined in, cir-cling the parking lot to corral the thief in. Another woman heard the screaming and came at him from a different direc-

tion, while a man came running to aid the women from yet an-other part of the lot. The thug, out of options, threw the purse at the woman and took off. He escaped down the street. “It was a nightmare,” says Aimee, who still appears a bit shook up. “It’s hard to believe that he actually touched my shoulder. But I’d really like to thank the good Samaritans that came to our aid.” “I haven’t stopped thinking about it,” said Kathy. In all her years with scouts she never had experienced anything so low. The girls both got a good look at the man, and were able to give the Stayton Police a thor-ough description.

special glue to fix them in and started selling them at our church for 25 cents each.” She recruited her brother, Parker, and cousins Aiden and Daelyn to help. “My family and I have prayed every day for his recovery for the past two years.” It has been a slow process, but Anton’s supporters have not giv-en up hope. He can now move his arms completely and is walking

on a treadmill. Just this last week he can start to feel him self sit in the wheel chair. Anton remains in weekly therapy at $700 a month, and Paige plans on continuing her fundraising ef-forts. In the past 3 months her and her young family members have produced hundreds of bottle cap trinkets and have raised over $296 and will be sending it on to Anton in March.

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The girls and their moms, and this time, their dads, will be re-turning to sell cookies at the same Safeway this Friday night from 6-8pm. And that bronze award the girls were ruminating about will be honorably bestowed to each of them next week. The suspect is described as a white male adult, wearing a blue jacket with a black hoodie sweat-er underneath, light blue jeans and tennis shoes. He had facial hair on chin, believed to have ar-

rived in a silver van. The girls also noticed he has missing teeth on either side of his mouth on top. His photo was also recovered from the store’s surveillance cam-eras and he was positively iden-tified as the perpetrator. Anyone who recognizes the suspect or who has additional information is encouraged to call. For further information, contact: Sergeant Michael Meeks, Stayton Police Department, 503-769-3421. Ref-erence case # 12-461.

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