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PRESS RELEASE - An ex-citing and promising new en-deavor is coming to the San-tiam Canyon this fall thanks to the GROW EDC board. GROW recently vot-ed to become a trustee of KIVA Zip, a San Francisco-based non-profit providing tech-nology and structure that allows financially excluded and socially impactful entrepreneurs to access zero percent business loans up to $5,000 for the first loan and $25,000 for subse-quent loans, for up to a 24-month term. To be eligible an entrepreneur must be at least 18 years old and not currently in bankruptcy or foreclosure. The role of the trustee is to help KIVA Zip identify entre-preneurs who could benefit from their program, publicly endorse them on the website and provide ongoing support throughout the loan term. As

the local trustee, GROW will begin by putting an endorse-ment committee together over

the summer. This committee will help screen entrepreneurs based on character, trust, repu-tation and social impact rather than traditional financial met-rics. This committee will be a separate decision-making group from the GROW board, though as trustee, GROW holds the final responsibility to endorse potential borrow-

ers to KIVA Zip. “When we vouch for the character, busi-ness and social impact of the

entrepreneur, we are saying these are cred-ible borrowers,” says McKenzie. “This process is based a lot around the story of the person who owns the business. We will help the en-trepreneur tell his or her story in an effec-tive way that makes it compelling for poten-tial lenders to invest in that person,” explains McKenzie. These loans are crowd-funded by hun-

dreds of lenders, both locally and around the world, who may lend as little as $5 each to rally around an entrepreneur as potential customers, busi-ness advisors and brand am-bassadors. Unlike traditional lending avenues, borrowers are required to reach out to at least 15 lenders from their own network and

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Series of year-round craft fairs coming to Mill City

The Mill City 4th of July Committee is proud to introduce the official 2014 celebration button. Congratulations to Kielyn Thurston for the design and Joel Hills for slogan: “4th with the Family.” Buttons are on sale now for just $1 each at Mill City City Hall. Purchase one today to help support your local celebration!

Sharlene Trexler and Mary May of Trexler Farm Cafe in Mehama learn about

the KIVA Zip program from Allison McKenzie of GROW EDC.

Mill City chooses 4th of July button

Reprinted with permission: Special thanks to Stacie Cook at The Mill City Messenger. The 2015 Drug and Alcohol Free Graduation Committee is bringing back the annual 4th of July Street Dance! This event

Grad committee brings back 4th of July street dance

Local crafters have a new venue to sell their wares! Liberty Fellowship Church on High-way 22 in Mill City will be offering booth space in a warm and dry location on sched-uled dates twice a month through the end of the year. Each space available is 10 X 10, and rents for $10 for the day. It’s an extra $5 to hook up to power, if you need it, and you can rent a table for $5 if you need one.

Dates for the fairs are June 21, July 12 and 26, August 9 and 23, September 13 and 27, October 11 and 25, November 8 and 22 and December 13 and 20. Hours are 9am-3pm, with vendor set up hours between 7am-9am. “We are trying to help crafters in our area to be able to have a safe place to go to sell their crafts,” said event coordinator Cindy Mudrick. “We are also trying to bring more people to the Mill City area. It’s a great town

and we want others to know this.” The location at 250 NW Santiam Blvd, Mill City is situated between Mountain Edge Cafe and Circle K and provides ample park-ing for customers. For more information or a vendor applica-tion, please contact Cindy Mudrick at 503-798-0070 or email cindymudrick@gmail.com. Applications are also available at Mill City City Hall.

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American Legion begins annual flag sale and fundraiser

The Mill City-Gates American Legion Auxiliary Unit 159 are selling high qual-ity, all-weather 3x5 American flags. Flag proceeds go to the auxiliary and will help us support and advocate for veterans, ac-tive military and their families, and also support the initiatives and programs of the American Legion. The high quality nylon flags have bril-liant color, are lightweight, quick dry-ing, and fly with the slightest breeze, as well as are durable and resists stretching. They have embroidered stars and have sewn stripes with double-stitched seams. The outside edges have 4 rows of lock stitching to resist tearing and have heavy canvas headings with full-sized brass grommets. Flags are made in the U.S.A. and are $20 each and can be purchased at the Gates Post Office (503-897-2966) and the Lyons Public Library (503-859-2366). Flags can also be purchased during the July 4th Mill City Parade; a booth will

be centrally located along the parade route.

Salad lunch offered at Canyon Senior Center

The Canyon Senior Center has scheduled a salad lunch for noon on Wednesday June 18, 2014 at the Senior Center 844 SW 1st St, in Mill City. The selections of salads available include; Taco Salad, Chicken Salad and Green Salad.. Lunch includes the various salads, deviled eggs, rolls and desert. Suggested donation of $1 for senior center members and $3for non members. Join us for an enjoyable lunch and con-versation!

Burn season ends June 15 The Mill City Volunteer Fire Department wants to remind everyone that June 15th is the last day of backyard burning. Don’t wait until the last day to burn, because it may not be a burn day. If you have some-thing to burn get it done now so you won’t have it piled up all summer.

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Joanne Hebing of Mill City is a mother and a grandmother an active proponent of developing a skate park in Mill City. Each week, Mrs. Hebing has been submit-ting reasons why she believes a skate park would be a good thing for any community. The Mill City Skate Park Committee meets at least each month which are announced on their Facebook page: Mill City Skate Park Project: https://www.facebook.com/groups/59714118193/ In the future there are going to be many legitimate places to skate in the city. The time to embark on that positive future is now. Creating a skatepark in our commu-nity is inevitable. It’s only a matter of time before everyone comes to understand the

opportunity skateparks represent. There is no reason to delay the investigation any longer. The time to start the process is to-day....right now. A skatepark is a place where skateboard-ers and other people who might not cross paths in the street can come together. Skateparks are social spaces that will at-tract interest from all parts of our commu-nity. In cities across the nation the local skatepark is a landmark that everyone is familiar with. Our skatepark will include amenities that visitors can enjoy so that it’s understood by everyone--skaters and onlookers--that we appreciate and support what these kids are doing.

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The U.S. Forest Service is seeking vol-unteers to serve on the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council. The Council, established under the Na-tional Trails System Act, will provide recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture about matters relating to the administration and management of the Pacific Northwest Trail, specifically ad-vising on trail uses, establishing a trail corridor, and prioritizing future projects. Designated by Congress as a National Scenic Trail in 2009, the Pacific North-west Trail connects people and commu-nities along a 1,200-mile route in Mon-tana, Idaho and Washington. Interested

candidates should have a desire to per-petuate and protect the characteristics and values of the Trail while taking into consideration other public interests along the Trail corridor. Members will serve a two year term and may serve consecutive terms. The first Council meeting is tenta-tively scheduled for April 2015, and will meet approx. 2x a year for 3 years. Info on eligibility and applying, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/pntadvisory-council or contact Matt McGrath, Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Pro-gram Manager at 425-783-6199; mtm-cgrath@fs.fed.us. Nominations must be received by Sept. 30, 2014.

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Santiam Hearts to Arts is pleased to an-nounce the addition of Mr. Lonnie Miller to its Board of Directors. Mr. Miller lives in Stayton and works in the healthcare field. He is a member of the Santiam Canyon Com-munity Chorus. He is also a licensed pilot. Over the past year, the Board of Santiam Hearts to Arts has been working to restruc-ture the organization and its direction while continuing to offer arts-related programs in the Santiam Canyon School District and the greater Santiam Canyon Community. Re-cently, Colleen Samuel, who championed the Irena Sendler Project several months ago, left the board due to health issues. Renate Medley, one of the organization’s founders, longtime art advocate and Grants Director gave notice that she will take a one-year leave of absence from Board du-ties at the end of December. She hopes to see Hearts to Arts encourage new members to come to the board and bring new visions. Additionally Denise Sanders has stepped down from the board due to time limita-tions and will continue working with Hearts To Arts as an artist at large. Mike Medley,

Secretary/Treasurer, is also expected to step down from Board membership in December. The board consists of President Sheila Hoover; Secretary/Treasurer Mike Medley; Community Outreach Director Jo Ann He-bing; Grants Director Renate Medley; Mar-keting Director Ken Cartwright; and Direc-tor At Large Lonnie Miller, who was elected to complete Ms. Samuels’ term, which runs through December 2013. Board members are volun-teers, must live in the San-tiam Canyon and be willing to assist with the growth and development of the organi-zation. Board members are asked to commit to participa-tion in two meetings a month as well as to assist as needed on projects and development of new programs in the community. The time requirement is approximately 8-10 hours a month. Anyone interested in learning more about the Board and its activities is invited to con-

tact Santiam Hearts to Arts. President Sheila Hoover stated, “We are particularly in need of people who like to write and are interested in grant writing, those who have expertise in promoting a group or organization through social media, or have other program administration skills

to offer.” One of the most anticipated pro-grams Hearts to Arts offers is the new low-power FM radio station, KYAC 94.9 FM. Ken Cartwright and Mike Med-ley are making ready the studios and doing the en-gineering to get

it on the air by the first part of July. A call for volunteers to work at the station and or train to be a DJ is forthcoming. For more information please call the new station phone number 503-897-(NEWS) 6397.

Santiam Hearts to Arts welcomes new director Group seeks additional volunteers to serve on their Board, readies KYAC FM Radio for debut this summer

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Agriculture, 4-H Youth, Family & Community Development, Forestry, and Extension Sea Grant Programs. Oregon State University, United States Department of Agriculture, and Linn County cooperating. The Extension Service offers its programs and materials equally to all people.

Santiam 4-H Garden Program Oregon State University Extension Service – Linn County

The Oregon State University Extension Service – Linn County is hosting a free summer garden program for children ages 8 – 11. It is a fun, learning environment that incorporates garden-related games, activities and craft projects. Participants will also make delicious, healthy snacks using produce. Parents will be responsible for transportation.

For more information contact Anne O’Rourke, OSU Education Program Assistant, 503-610-3445 or e-mail anne.orourke@oregonstate.edu.

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the Committee in efforts to raise funds to host a fun, safe, drug and alcohol free post-graduation celebration for the Class of 2015. The Mill City Council has authorized use of the City Hall parking lot, 444 S 1st Avenue to host the dance, which will be held Friday, July 3, 2014 from 7-10pm. The event will cost $2 per person to enter or $5 for a family. Tickets will be available for pur-chase in June. Concessions will be available during the dance with a small selection of snacks and fun items. In addition, the Committee is planning to bring back the cake walk event for $1 per try at a great dessert.

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Street dance: cake walk and pie eating contest

happens Thurs, July 3 at Mill City City Hall

Donations of desserts are welcome! A pie eating and pie baking contest will take place during the event beginning at 7pm. Entry for the pie eating contest will be $1 and the pie baking contest will be FREE! Ribbons to be awarded

for the winners. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets or additional informa-tion can be obtained by contacting Sta-cie Cook at 503-897-3235 or maisie@wbcable.net.

the trustee before the KIVA worldwide network kicks in. “The upshot is that people in the com-munity get literally invested in these businesses, so there are a whole bunch of people rooting for them,” says McK-enzie. “We can recommend up to three en-

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trepreneurs in the first round and once we see that the money is start-ing to be paid back, we can begin to add other people to the queue,” says McKenzie. Loans are generally paid off in six to 12 months, sometimes in weekly or monthly installments. The most successful loans are those that are for things to help bring in business and increase profitability. “We are excited about this program because it fits so closely with our mission. We can help entrepreneurs

we believe in find funding and simultane-ously improve the economic vitality of our communities,” says board member Sue Nichols. According to kiva.com, the organization made its first loan in Uganda in 2005, and has since made over one million loans in 75 countries. KIVA Zip aims to improve access to capital, support entrepreneurs who would not qualify for conventional loans, and facilitate local and global con-nections that have a positive social im-pact. Kiva brought its micro-lending plat-form to the U.S. in 2013. GROW’s crowd-funded microlending program will roll out this fall for entrepre-neurs who reside within the GROW EDC service area, including the communities of Aumsville, Scio, Stayton, Sublimity, Lyons, Mehama, Mill City, Gates, De-troit and Idanha. To learn more, contact Allison McKenzie at 503-871-5188 or al-

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This years’ Summer Reading Program at Lyons Library starts June 17th and runs through August 14th, with engaging, educational and interactive fun for everyone and is FREE to all! Sign-ups start June 17 for all kids ages 0 through high school. Kids keep track of all hours they read, or are read to, for a chance to win priz-es and earn rewards. Earn a “Test Slide” with each hours read to spend a the end of summer Laboratory. After 10 hours of reading every reader gets a book bag and an

entry into the Labora-tory Factory party and store on August 14. Read an additional 10 hours and earn a chance to win 1 of 6 theme bags full of goodies! Come join in on the fun each Thursday, June 19 - August 14, at 3pm at either the Lyons City Park or the City Council

Meeting room, depending on the presenter that week. Sign- ups begin June 17 at Lyons Public Library, 279 8th St in Lyons during reg-ular library hours: Tues-day - Thursday 1-6:30pm, Saturday 1-3:30pm. Closed Sunday, Monday & Friday. All programs are free and open to all ages, with the exception of the “Labora-tory Party” This is the SRP finale for those who have completed the program by reading (or read to) 10 hours

or more. Hours must be turned into the li-brary by 3:30 on Aug. 9th. Lyons Public Library is located at 279 8th St / 448 Ce-

dar St. Info: 503-859-2366 or lyonspl@ccrls.org or www.lyons.plinkit.org Become a Friend of the Ly-ons Library at friendsoflyon-slibrary@gmail.com. Meets the 2nd Saturday of January, April, July and October at 9am at the Library.

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Organizers: Sign up for FIZZ Boom READ on June 17

• June 17 Sign- ups begin• June 19, 3pm Come dabble in Ex-

periments at Lyons City Park. Bonus points: Dress like an Inventor.

• June 26, 3pm Mad Science: Spin! Pop! Boom! Crazy Science! Meet at Lyons City Hall. Bonus Points: Dress like a scientist or doctor.

• July 3, 3pm Come join clown An-gel Ocasio for an afternoon of Com-edy and Magic Mayhem at Lyons City Park. Bonus Points: Dress Patriotic.

• July 10, 3pm Alex Zerbe is the “Pro-fessional Zaniac”. Humor and zany ideas will inspire kids to read. Meet at Lyons City Park. Bonus Points: Dress Inside~Out!

• July 17, 3pm An afternoon of Crafty Craft Fun! Meet at Lyons City Hall. Bonus Points: Dress like an Astronaut.

• July 24, 3pm Magician Tim Alexan-der presents a Spell Bounding, Magi-cal Good Time! Meet at Lyons City Park. Bonus Points: Dress with your clothes on Backwards

• July 31, 3pm Jason Ropp: He’s back with You’re Electric! and his hand-made puppets , along with his humor, will delight all. Meet at Lyons City Park. Bonus Points: Dress Mix- match.

• Aug. 7, 3pm Reptile Man! Rich Ritchey engages audiences with rep-tiles and a hair-raising good time with snakes,lizards, turtles and more! Meet at Lyons City Park. Bonus Points: Dress like an Alien or Robot.

• Aug. 14, 3pm Summer Reading Pro-gram (SRP) finale: Party and Labora-tory Room at Lyon City Hall Council Chambers and Lyons City Park. Wear Your PJ’s for this Special day for all who completed the program by read-ing (or being read to) 10 hours or more!

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James T. Wright, 87, a Mill City resident since 1956, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on May 27th 2014. He was born on July 31st, 1926 in Bristol, OK, To Lottie & Bruce Wright. Out of seven children, his sister Mildred Oliver is the lone survivor. James was preceded in death by his wife Mary H. Gordon, who he married in 1955. Mary’s fam-ily loving accepted James into their family and played a huge

role in his life. James was survived by: Kathy & Ken-ny Kindred, Sue & Jimmy Hagberg, Jim Wright and Da-

vid Wright. He had eight grand-children and six great grandchil-dren that meant the world to him. He worked as a log truck driv-er for many years. In younger days, James volunteered at the

Mill City Lions Club and Mill City Volunteer Fire Department. He had many a hunting story from both deer and elk trips spent with Bruce Gordon and other family members and friends. He enjoyed working in the yard, mowing lawns around town, and cutting hay for many years. Playing cards and games with family and friends was al-ways a big part of his life. James was always quite the jokester! He spent the last 1.5 years of his

life at home at the Elliott Resi-dence in Sublimity, OR where he made many friends and torment-ed the staff with his wry sense of humor! Memorial Service to be held at Marion Estates, Mau-rice’s Bistro, on Saturday, June 21 at 1:30pm at 390 SE Church ST, Sublimity, OR. The family requests that memorial contribu-tions be made in James’ honor to The Mill City Fire Depart-ment, PO Box 412 Mill City, OR 97360.

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Barbara Pate passed away on June 1, 2014 at her home in Gates at the age of 93. She was born January 3, 1921 in Browns-ville, Oregon. She married Roy Pate in Unionvale, Oregon on September 10, 1938, and lived most of her life in the Santiam Canyon where she and her late husband Roy raised 5 daughters. She held many jobs, but her work as a nursing supervisor at the Marian Estates was her favorite. She would always ex-press how much she loved taking

care of those old folks. Among all the won-derful memories, her family will always re-member her love for

flowers. She spent many hours working in her yard and growing beautiful roses, rhodies, lilacs, clematis, and camellias with her cats always by her side. Barbara is survived by her daughter Phyllis Burns (husband Chuck) of Springfield, Sharon Whitten (husband Rusty) of Battle Ground, WA, Judy Cram (husband Jack) of Gates, and Lisa Richards (husband Maurie) of Gates, eleven grandchildren, and twenty-two great grand-children. She was preceded in

death by her husband Roy, her daughter Carol, and great grand-son Jack. A family memorial in her honor will be held at a later

date. In lieu of flowers the family encourages donations be sent to Willamette Hospice or the Gates Fire Department.

Barbara Pate January 4, 1921 - June 1, 2014

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LOST & FOUNDLost Dog! May have recently been seen in Mill City. Lost Feb. 16 on Gates Hill Road ¼ mile up. 3 yr old Yorkie, neu-tered male. Answers to Sancho and is very friendly. No collar or ID. REWARD! Please call 503-897-4060 anytime. I need my friend back.

FOR SALENew Price $40,000 Single wide older manufactured home for sale on a 50 x 100 foot lot in Mill City. 2 bedrooms with a built on addition. Ready to move in today. Info: Mike or Pam Wright 503-897-3206, 503-871-7141.For Sale in Mill City Local breeder has Cockatiels, White Doves, Lovebirds and Parakeets ready for homes. Call Brian 503-897-6103 for more info.

FOR RENTFOR RENT: 2 Bed, 1 Bath DUPLEX, stove, refer, micro, DW, garbage disposal, W/D hook-ups, forced gas furnace & WH. Single car garage, fenced back yard. All utilities paid by tenant. $650/mos + $600/dep + app fee, Section 8 OK, no pets. (503) 897-2550 New Construction Two bed-room, two bath duplex with A/C and Garage. All appliances installed including washer/dryer and dishwasher. 1/2 block

from Kimmel Park and North Santiam River. $775/month. 503-997-6160.Darling one bedroom apart-ment on creek for rent in Gates. $600.00 a month + security deposit. Water and sewer paid. Call Kathy 503-897-2404 or Jim 503-871-3344.

CLASSESHandgun Safety Class with local experts Bob and Shane Pedroli. Range classes are ongoing. Oregon and Utah/Arizona multistate certifications available. Info: 503-580-9397 www.oldwestprosconcealand-carry.comCPR/AED/First Aid Classes: American Heart Association certified classes for Public and Healthcare Providers. Contact instructor Kurt Hueller at 503-859-3575 or kah@wvi.com.

PUBLIC NOTICESThe City of Gates will have 3 Council positions and 1 Mayor position open for the Novem-ber election. Qualifications: you must be a resident of Gates for the past 12 months prior to the election and must be a registered voter in Gates for the past 9 months. Packets and a complete list of qualifications are available at: Gates City Hall 101 Sorbin Ave. Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm. If you have any questions,

please call City Hall at 503-897-2669. PUBLIC NOTICECITY OF MILL CITYCity Council & Mayor Nominat-ing Petitions Available Three City Councilor positions and the position of Mayor for the City of Mill City will be up for election during the General Election to be held on Novem-ber 4, 2014. Councilor positions have a term of four years and the Mayor’s position has a term of two years. All persons who are registered voters (electors) and who have resided within the city limits of the City of Mill City during the twelve months immediately pre-ceding the election are eligible to be candidates for these posi-tions. Election petitions, required forms, and further information are available at City Hall, 444 S 1st Avenue, Mill City, Oregon during regular business hours beginning Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Completed petitions must be filed with the City of Mill City before 4:00 p.m. PST on August 26, 2014.

PUBLIC NOTICE: The City of Lyons will have 2 City Coun-cil positions, and 1 Mayoral po-sition open for the November election. Qualifications: 1) The

candidate must be an “Elector” (18 years of age or older and a registered voter) 2) The candidate must have resided in Lyons during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the election. Packets and a com-plete list of qualifications are available at Lyons City Hall 449 5th St Monday – Thursday 8:30 – 2:30. If you have any questions, please call City Hall at 503-859-2167.

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Free vacation bible school

starts June 24 All kids ages 4 years through entering 6th grade are invited to attend Agency D3 Vacation Bible School at the Mill City Baptist Church in just a few weeks. Participants are guided through an in-vestigatory journey “to learn the truth about Jesus, to Discover Decide Defend.” Music making, crafts and map reading and praise are all planned parts of the mis-sion. Dates are June 24- 28, 9am to 12pm. Snacks are provided. And this event is FREE! Mill City Baptist Church is lo-cated at 815 Santiam Blvd (Highway 22) Mill City, Oregon.

Coming Soon!.Santiam Valley Grange Flea Market June 21, 9am-3pm at 1140 E 5th Street, Lyons. Crafts, collectibles and treasures galore. Lunch available; hamburgers, cheese-burgers, potato salad, desserts, coffee and punch. Tables and tail-gating available. Free admission, free parking. For more info call 503-859-2161.All Kids ages 4 years through entering 6th grade are invited to attend Agency D3 Vaca-tion Bible School at the Mill City Baptist Church. Participants are guided through an investigatory journey “to learn the truth about Jesus, to Discover Decide, Defend.” Music making, crafts and map reading and praise are all planned parts of the mis-sion. Dates are June 24-28, 9am to 12pm. Snacks provided. And this event is FREE! Mill City Baptist Church, 815 Santiam Blvd (HIghway 22) Mill City, Oregon.Blues and Brews at the Elkhorn Valley Inn with the Rose City Rats on June 28, 1-6pm at 33016 North Fork Rd., Lyons. Presented by the North Santiam Chamber of Commerce. Tickets on sale at US Bank, Mill City, are $20 and includes one compli-mentary drink from Gilgamesh Brewery. 21 and over only. Info: 503-897-5000.

Old Timey Picnic at the Old School Community and Youth Center in Mehama. Save The Date! On Friday, July 4, OSCYC will be throwing an Old Timey Picnic and Open House from 12-4pm. There will be games, food, music and more. Info: Ron Adams at 503-859-2477.Fireworks Over the Lake in Detroit. July 5, 2014. Info: detroitlakeoregon.org.

Events this WeekThursday, June 12

7pm North Santiam Watershed Council meets at Stayton Community Center, 400 W Virginia Street. The Council Coordina-tor will present potential grants, outreach projects and work plan items for the coming 2014-2015 year. Meetings are open to the public.7pm Canyon Readers Book Club meets on the second Thursday evening of the month at Trexler Farm Restaurant. Dinner starts at 6pm, book discussion at 7pm. Up-coming book club topics: June 12 - Speak Swahili, Dammit - James Penhaligan, July 10 - Make No Bones by Aaron Elkins. New members always welcome. Info: Contact Herb Bastuscheck at 503-859-2668.

Friday, June 139am Mill City Planning Commission

meets at 444 S First Avenue. Meet-ings are open to the public.8pm Santiam High School Graduation 265 SW Evergreen Street, Mill City.

Saturday, June 149am-4pm City of Detroit Annual Clean Up Day Located behind the former grade school at 110 Patton Rd S. The city has 3 dumpsters available: General trash, yard debris, and metal. Charges are per

pickup load, or per item for appliances, tires, and e-waste. Latex paint only, and non-broken car batteries are accepted free of charge. Construction material is accepted towards the end of the event if space al-lows. No dumping of chemicals or propane cylinders is allowed. For a price list or ad-ditional information please contact city hall at 503-854-3496, or detroit@wvi.com.7pm Mill City Baptist Saturday Night Worship Service Non denominational. 815 Santiam Blvd., Mill City 503-277-3586.

Sunday, June 15Happy Father’s Day!

12 pm - 8 pm Treat Dad, Grandpa or the whole family to lunch or dinner at the Mt. Edge Cafe in Mill City. Juicy baby back ribs w/blackberry chipotle sauce, corn on the cobb, potato salad, potato roll and des-sert. Call for reservations: 503 897-2741.or try...10am-5pm “Santiam Canyon’s Favorite Brunch” Featuring Sharlene homemade signature dishes made with locally pro-duced products. Brunch includes a full buf-fet, non-alcoholic beverages, and a dessert bar! Beer, wine, and mimosas are extra. $25.00 per person, children 10 and under $15, and 3 and under free. Al fresco dining is also available by the fountain next to the pond. Call for reservations: 503.859.4488,Trexler Farm Café, 20146 Ferry Rd. SE, Stayton, OR 97383

Tuesday, June 17Sign- ups for Summer Reading program at Lyons Public Library, 279 8th St,Lyons

Event submissions are printed FREE! The Canyon Weekly cannot guarantee placement; however, priority is given to emailed submissions, and events occurring in the North

Santiam Canyon (Lyons/Mehama to Marion Forks). Submit your event to: Editor@TheCanyonWeekly.com.

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Tue/Thu 1pm-6:30pm, Sat: 10am-3:30pm, Sun-Mon-Fri: Closed. Info: 503-859-2366Mill City Library is located at 250 SW 2nd Ave. Hours: 10-12/1:30-3:30pm on Tues-Fri. Sat 10-12. Closed Sun & Mon. Info: 503-897-4143.North Santiam Watershed Council meetings are held at the Stayton Commu-nity Center at 400 West Virginia Street on the 2nd Thursday of every month except July/August at 7pm. 503- 930-8202 or www.northsantiam.org.Join the Canyon Gleaners. Learn more about how low-income families can participate in a local food sharing/gather-ing program. For more info call 503-897-4031.

Mondays6:30-8:30pm Youth Group at Mill City Baptist Church 7th grade to 24 years. 815 NW San-tiam Blvd. Sunday.7pm Santiam Canyon Com-munity Chorus rehearses at the Canyon Arts Center on Hwy 22. Joanne Hebing 503-859-3426.

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 dona-tion recommended.7:30pm Santiam Al-Anon, Mt. View Church, Aumsville. New-comers welcome.

Wednesdays 7pm AA Meeting at Gates Community Church of Christ7:30pm AA Meeting at Idanha City Hall.

Thursdays10am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates Church, all levels! 503-897-2102.12pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals. Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian Church. Ruth: 503-897-220412-4:30pm Food Distribution Day at Canyon Gleaners in Mill City.5:30-8pm Youth Night Ages 10-18 Mill City Christian Church. Kids MUST be picked up by 8:15. Free. Not held on weeks with Friday school.6pm Bible Study at Living Water Church of God, Sorbin St. Gates.7-9pm Bingo with the Idanha Detroit Fire Dept, every other Thursday at the Detroit City Hall meeting room.

Fridays1pm Canyon Senior Center Pinochle 844 S First St. Mill City 503 897-4176.

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

during regular library hours: Tuesday - Thurs-day 1:00 - 6:30, Saturday 10:00 - 3:30 Closed Sunday, Monday & Friday. Details on pg 5.

Wednesday, June 18 10am Medicare Assistance Workshop with SHIBA (Senior Health Insurance Benefits As-sistance) on June 18, 10am at Lyons City Hall. Certified counselors will be available to assist Medicare recipients with questions, claims and appeals. Counselors will discuss the basics of Medicare, options for changes and assist with applications for limited income subsidies, also known as extra help. Spouses, friends and family members, including adult children, are welcome to attend. SHIBA services are always free and impartial; a program of RSVP/OCWCOG. Info: Debbie 541-812-084912pm Canyon Senior Center Salad Lunch at 844 SW 1st St, in Mill City. Selections include Taco Salad, Chicken Salad and Green Salad. Lunch includes the various salads, deviled eggs, rolls and desert. Suggested donation of $1 for

Senior center members and $3for non members.

Weekly Events Lyons Library is located at 279 8th St. Hours:

Gates Community

Church of Christ

“..reaching the canyon for Christ.”

Mike Stair, MinisterWorship Service 10 AM40070 Gates School Rd

(503)897-3210

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

Mill City

Christian Church

Sunday Worship 10 am

www.millcitychristian-church.org

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6/08/14 Time: 3:26 MVC-INJURYMetcom ER to one veh roll overBlue dodge van unknown injury06/01/14 Time: 8:21SUSP-PER-SON GATES BRIDGE EAST caller was releasing a raccoon up by a logging site and saw 2 gangster looking males wandering around the area contact caller for better description of location06/01/14 Time: 11:47 FIRE ARMS COMPL 24TH ST Lyons lots of gunshots from the area sounds like 9mm going on for last 4-5 mins.06/01/14 Time: 14:34 PARK PATROL NEAL PARK RD Lyons JOHN NEAL PARK out on foot06/01/14 Time: 18:19 CRIM MIS-CHIEF 2ND AV Mill CityMeet the caller at her residence for contact. 2 jvnls went into a vacant duplex and cause damage. Would like a deputy to take pictures.06/01/14 Time: 19:53 CIV DISP RPT CHERRY ST Mill CityCaller would like to speak with a deputy regarding neighbor issues. 06/02/14 Time: 15:35 JUV-RUN-AWAY RPT SANTIAM BV Mill City GIOVANNIS MOUNTAIN PIZZA 15 mins ago, possible run-away walking east from location.Male wearing blue zip up hoodie, blue jeans, carrying backpack, light dirty blond hair.06/02/14 Time: 16:43 SUSP-CIRCUMSTANCES DEFORD AV Caller advising that there is a camp trailer near this location that has people that are living in thetrailer with people coming and go-ing constantly.06/02/14 Time: 17:29 THEFT-RPTMYRTLE ST Mill CityCaller advising that someone has stolen 2 of her garden hoses from the house.06/02/14 Time: 19:49 TRESPASSMAIN ST Lyons RED BARN TAVERN Suspect in parking lot, refusing to leave. Suspect threat-ened to physically harm the owner and several other patrons at the location.06/03/14 Time: 13:59 TRESPASS

SANTIAM BV Mill City Caller reporting people are staying under the buses at the church next door to the Mill City Circle K. No one is there at this time.06/03/14 Time: 16:08 TRESPASSIVY ST Mill City Caller reporting a burg at listed location, the house isfor sale and juveniles have been breaking into the house. Caller will be at location at 1700hrs06/04/14 Time: 10:22 TRESPASSOAK ST Pr reporting having prob-lems with the neighbor. Pr would not elaborate06/04/14 Time: 12:28 DISTB-DO-MESTIC SUNSET CT Mill Cityfemale v female verbal onlyparties are seperated06/04/14 Time: 14:03 ASST-OUT-SIDE AGENCYLYONS MILL CITY DR Narrativeinfo from OSP elderly male, with dementia, is walking on Hwy 226family members are on scene, male wont get into their veh06/04/14 Time: 17:55 DISTB-DO-MESTIC CEDAR ST Idanhacaller wants her son trespassed from her property....verbal ex-change between caller and son, and she has told him several times to leave, and he is refusing.....06/04/14 Time: 19:22 CRIM MIS-CHIEF Block MAIN ST LyonsCaller states that a juvenile, about 10-12 yo male, just threw a rock at his car and broke his wind-shield.Caller is parked in front of the of the residence.06/05/14 Time: 3:20 SUSP-PER-SON 13TH ST Lyons6/08/14 LINN COUNTY SHER-

Caller rents out a property at her home. She woke up to find her tenants moving stuff around at the location. She thought it was odd that they were moving their own stuff at night.06/05/14 Time: 13:10 ASST-PER-SON HWY 226 Linn Countycaller says he is out with a horse that is tangled in fence and needs help lost connection06/05/14 Time: 16:59 TRESPASSBLOWOUT RD Linn County SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUNDreport of campers not paying fees earlier today06/05/14 Time: 17:57 ASSAULT REPORT LYONS MILL CITY DR Linn County caller was assaulted at location caller is at the city hall now caller does not need medics06/05/14 Time: 18:24 HARASS-MENT RPT MAIN ST Lyonscallers daughter was contacted on FB by a 20 yo male who made a comment that she looked ‘sexy’When she said ‘I am only 13’, the male replied ‘flirtin06/05/14 Time: 20:03 DISTB-OTHER FAIRVIEW ST Mill City KIMMEL PARK caller reports that a group of boys, 9-12 of them, were at the park, spray painting on the trees near the gazebo area, most had skateboards.06/06/14 Time: 5:46 SUSP-VEHI-CLE LYONS MILL CITY DR Linn

County 714: Engine has been tam-pered with and the stereo has beenremoved.06/06/14 Time: 11:35 ASST-OUT-SIDE AGENCY 2ND AV Mill City SUB STATION will be transporting 2 males for P&P to jail06/06/14 Time: 11:50 ASST-OUT-SIDE AGENCY 2ND AV Mill City MILL CITY S O SUB STATION06/06/14 Time: 13:02 BURGLARY *IN PROGRESS* IVY ST Mill City a neighbor of the location saw the refrigerator being removed from location - house is for salecurrently unoccupied06/06/14 Time: 15:55 THEFT-RPTALDER ST Mill City Caller report-ing susp is harassing him leaving messages and has stole items from his property. Caller requesting deputy respond to his location.06/07/14 Time: 0:16 SUSP-VE-HICLE KINGSTON-LYONS DR Caller advised that the next road east for her address, there were 2 cars that pulled into the driveway. One appeared to be a car and the other appeared to be a wrecker06/07/14 Time: 15:24 TRESPASS *IN PROGRESS* HWY 226 Linn County SWEET BRIER RV PARKCaller reporting that his fiance’s sister is on scene causing a dis-turbance and going through the caller’s truck. theorized charges on her debit card

Linn County Sheriff’s Office Police Log for June 1 - June 7

Giovanni’s Mt. Pizza

Highway 22 (503) 897-2614Mill City, OR

We offer over 50 types of beer, and gluten free options too!

An inmate who escaped May 4, 2014, from Deer

Ridge Correctional Institu-tion in Madras is now in custody in the Multnomah County Detention Center. Law enforcement offi-cials arrested Clinton Orvill Swearingen II , a former Mill City resident, on Friday eve-ning at approximately 7:36 p.m. on charges of disorderly conduct in the second de-gree, failure to obey a police officer, and resisting arrest.

During his time as an es-capee he was seen several times in the Mill City area Swearingen entered DOC custody on Feb. 4, 2014, on one count of theft in the first degree, two counts of bur-glary in the second degree, and two counts of unauthor-ized use of a motor vehicle out of Linn County. His ear-liest release date was Dec. 10, 2017.

Escaped prisoner captured in Portland

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Autobody & Paint•Canyon Auto Rebody 21916 Ferry Rd. SE, Mehama 503-859-3247www.canyonautorebody.com Auto Repair•Mike’s Auto Repair and Diesel: Small engines & motorcycles at 27860 N. Hwy 22, Mill City. 503 897-6061Antiques/Resale•Odds and Ends Antiques and Collect-ables at 11227 Grove St., S.E. Mehama503-859-2688•Lyons Timbertown Resale: Home acces-sories, gifts, more. 1313 Main St. Lyons. 503-859-4054; 503-983-5277 Facebook Business Development•GROW EDC: Free & confidential busi-ness & non-profit consulting. Info@growsantiam.org 503-871-5188Coffee Stands•Canyon Espresso at the corner of Hwy 22 and Gates Hill Rd. 503-897-6031Computer Services•WidmerWeb Design 503-569-1229 www.widmerweb.comConstruction•Hueller Construction Inc. CCB #114169 www.huellerconstruction.com 503-859-3575 FacebookFirearm Instruction•Old West Enforcement Professionals NRA#1787-91947 BCI# 1102466 www.oldwestprosconcealandcarry.com 503-580-9397Firewood•Camp Firewood at Hardwood Com-ponents at 20573 Hwy 22 in Mehama 503-859-2144Health and Wellness•Chiropractic Physicians Clinic and Wellness Center 11247 Grove St., Mehama 503-859-2181•Santiam Healing Arts: Reconnective, energetic healing for all. Special Canyon pricing. Colleen Samuel 503-897-3357•Mill City Dental 503-897-2353•Mill City Pharmacy 218 S.W. Broadway, Mill City 503-897-2331•Santiam Medical Clinic 280 S. 1st Ave. Mill City 503-897-4100Heating and Cooling•Lyons Heating & Cooling CCB#159527 503-859-2325 www.lyonsheating.netGroceries•Mountain High Grocery and Gifts 220 D St. Detroit 503-854-3696•Detroit Market and Supplies 100 Detroit Ave. N. 503-854-3767 Facebook•Mill City Market Place 829 1st Ave. Mill City www.millcitymarketplace.com

503-897-2006 FacebookLandscaping•Siegmund Landscape, Excavation and Supply 503-769-6291Lodging•Curt’s Place Rental Suite in Gates www.curtsplace.net 503-897-6126•Oak Park Motel 112 E. Central St. Gates, Affordable pricing and clean rooms. 503-897-3420 www.oak-park-motel.com•Adventure Vacation Homes 528 N.E. Santiam Blvd, Mill City 503-897-6500 www.adventurevacationhomes.com •Elkhorn Valley Inn B&B 33016 North Fork Road S.E., Lyons 503-897-3033 www.elkhornvalleyinn.com Facebook•Lodge at Detroit Lake 175 Detroit Ave, Detroit 503-854-3344 www.lodgeatdetroitlake.com•All Seasons Motel 130 Breitenbush Road, Detroit 503-854-3421 www.allseasonsmotel.net Marinas•Detroit Lake Marina 115 Breitenbush Road, Detroit 503-854-3423www.detroitlakemarina.com •Kane’s Marina 530 Clester Rd., Detroit 503-854-3362 FacebookMole and Gopher Removal•LandCare: Learn more at www.land-care.com 503-897-5200Outdoor Excursions•Into the Wild Equine Adventures 503-586-8072 www.itwtrailrides.com•Kayak the Santiam 503-569-1229 www.kayakthesantiam.com www.enrgkayaking.com•North Santiam River Trips with Bill Sanderson 503-897-3301 www.nsrtrips.com•The Oregon Experience: Fishing, rafting drift-boating. 503-897-3291www.oregon-experience.comPainting•Leading Edge Painting, Ben Szympruch: Interior & exterior painting, staining, woodworking. 503-539-3744 benszym@hotmail.comPets and Animal Care•Ark Animal Care Veterinary Services arkanimalcare@wavecable.com 503-897-6004 Facebook•Santiam Healing Arts: Reconnective Healing for your horses and pets. Colleen Samuel at 503-897-3357Psychotherapy•Gregory J. Johanson, M .Div, Ph.D., NCC Director, Grace Counselling Center. 503-897-4830 greg@gregjohanson.net

Real Estate•Green Mountain Real Estate 280 NE Santiam Blvd, Mill City www.GreenMt-RealEstate.com 503-897-4500Restaurants: Mill City/Gates•Rosie’s Mountain Coffee House 647 N.E. Santiam Blvd., Mill City 503-897-2378 www.rosiesscones.com Facebook•Giovanni’s Mountain Pizza 146 N.W. Santiam Blvd., Mill City 503-897-2614 •Mountain Edge Cafe 320 N.W. Santiam Blvd., Mill City 503-897-2741•Sierra Restaurant and Market 302 N. Santiam Hwy, Gates 503-897-2210Restaurants: Lyons/Mehama•Trexler Farms 20146 Ferry Rd. SE, Mehama 503-859-4488 www.trexlerfarm.com FacebookRestaurants: Detroit/Idanha•Korner Post Resturant 100 Detroit Av-enue, Detroit 503-854-3735•The Cedars Restaurant and Lounge 200 N. Detroit Ave, Detroit 503-854-3636•K.C.’s Espresso, Sandwiches and Stuff 210 Forest Ave., Detroit 503-854-3145 •Idanha Grill and Store 183 Hwy 22, Idanha 503-854-3354 www.idanhagrill.com Facebook•Marion Forks Restaurant and Lounge 34970 Hwy 22, Idanha (at Marion Forks)503-854-3669 Facebook RV Repair•Santiam RV Service 503-394-2348Signs & Graphics•White Water Signs and Graphics 503-804-3613 www.whitewatersigns.comSecurity•Independent Security Solutions Business and Residential CCB#202956 503-580-3299 or FacebookSupplies•Mehama True Value 11267 Grove St. Mehama 503-859-2257 ww3.truevalue.com/mehamatruevalueTaverns/Bars•Red Barn Bar and Grill 916 Main St., Lyons. 503-859-2826 Facebook•Trio Tavern and Food 815 SW Linn Blvd. Mill City 503-897-3380 FacebookTowing•STR Santiam Towing and Recovery 1-877-859-5757 www.strtowing.comWeddings•Weddings Your Way: All seasons, in-doors or out, all denominations. Colleen Samuel 503-897-3357.

Local Business Directory To get your business seen in the directory, call Karen at 503-990-3037

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Still Only 75¢ That’s just 3 quar-

StrawberriesLocal . Oregon Grown

Fresh Picked Daily

Hwy 22

MehamaFern Ridge Rd

Hwy 226 - Lyons

North Fork Rd

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Pints....2 for $5 1/2 Flats....$13.00 Flats....$21.00

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Must be a current Volunteer Firefighter with the Detroit, Gates, Mill City or Lyons Fire Districts. Volunteers stationed at Elkhorn and Mehama are also eligible. Family members of current

volunteers may redeem free items; please bring the volunteer’s ID. One per volunteer, please. Free items are available on a first come, first serve basis and while supplies last.

Bring your Volunteer Firefighter ID card on Free Pints for Firefighters!!

•1 FREE pint of locally grown Oregon Strawberries &

•1 FREE pound of All Beef Wisconsin Bratwurst

Saturday, June 14 Between 10am-2pm - And get:

According to Anne O’Rourke, the Education Program Assistant for the OSU Extension Service, the Santiam Canyon School District’s 4-H Garden Pro-gram winter and spring ses-sions were a great success. So much so that the Exten-sion Service has offered to

continue the program through the summer months as well. Volunteers are encouraged to apply to ensure the program success. “They do not need any gardening experience - just come with a smile, patience and willing to get dirty,” said O’Rourke. “This is also a great opportunity for adults to learn about gardening and try new food recipes. For instance, this was my first time planting in a straw bale but am learning and experimenting with it and so are the volunteers. High school students ages 16 and older can also volunteer.” O’Rourke recaps the past winter and spring sessions to give

her future students an

idea of what’s to come: “Curious eyes focused on the seed experiment and the germination results. As a re-cycling project, children brought in old t-shirts and made them into tote bags. They also snacked on Cuban baked bananas topped with low-fat vanilla yogurt. Future gardeners also learned about soil components and what makes healthy plants. With their new repurposed bags they were able to carry their radish, sunflower, nas-turtium and kale plants home. And sunflower sprouts were served at the salad bar at the school, thanks to the garden club’s green thumb.” In the spring, the Santiam 4-H young gardeners and volunteers planted a straw bale garden with

cherry tomatoes, yellow squash, lemon cucumbers and lettuce greens for a summer harvest. Gardeners dug a hole in the top of the bale, loosened transplant roots, placed the plant in the hole and spread compost around the plant roots. Life Skills students at the high school planted herbs and flowers along the bale sides. The Garden participants also prepared a Lem-ony Garbanzo Bean Dip served with blue corn tortilla chips and carrots. This is an easy, delicious and healthy recipe that uses cilan-tro as an ingredient and each child brought home a cilantro plant. “ Interested in participating in the Summer Gardening Club, or be-coming a volunteer? See the adver-tisement on page 4 for all the fun details!

2014 Summer Garden Club teaches kids to grow food

Kayla Downer and Ethyn Wilsonshow their lemony garbanzo dip that they made at the Santiam

Garden Club,