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Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies re-ceived word today that Billie Jo Shrader,

the “Wheelbarrow Burglar”, has been taken into custody in Idaho. Shrader was wanted

in connection with several burglaries committed this fall in the Detroit Lake recreation area. Shrader targeted empty vacation homes in Detroit and Idanha, and six burglaries were reported to authorities late last November. While staying in the houses, Shrader would make himself comfortable: showering, eating food and drinking liquor he finds stored there. He would then take camping gear, blankets, clothing and other staples when he left a house. On virtually every case, the Shrader used a wheelbarrow to transport the stolen items, so deputies dubbed him the “Wheelbarrow Burglar”. Boise County Sheriff’s Deputies ar-

rested Shrader on Wednesday, after receiv-ing a tip from a homeowner who spotted Shrader entering a vacation home in Low-man, Idaho. Deputies in the Boise area are also investigating Shrader for other Boise and Lowman burglaries similar to those committed in the Detroit and Idanha areas. Shrader is cooperating with investigators, providing details of his activities since his release from prison in October. Further de-tails of Shrader’s arrest will be released as they are received. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the citizens of Detroit for their help in watching out for Shrader and calling in tips. Anyone who feels they may have been a victim of Shrader’s burglaries, or has any information about the known Detroit Lake burglaries is asked to contact Deputy Cody Lane at [email protected]

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“Wheelbarrow Burgler” caught in IdahoMan who targeted vacation homes near Detroit - by breaking in, making himself comfortable, then stealing

staples with a wheelbarrow - gets caught by Boise County Sheriffs after attempt to enter Idaho home

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The annual Youth Benefit Golf Tournament will have an executive presence this year, thanks to local resident Max Hebing and event or-ganizer Mike Long. It comes in the form of a Pro V-1 golf ball - signed by President Obama and complete with the Presidential seal, which will be put up for silent auction to raise funds for the decade-strong golf tournament aimed at providing scholarships and grants for local youths. And it’s all thanks to a scholarship given to Max Hebing two years ago. That year, Max Hebing was awarded one of the $500 college scholarships funded by the golf tournament. A later conversation be-tween Max’s father Mark Hebing and organizer Mike Long lead to the discovery that Mark Hebing had a collegiate tie to President Obama. Both had attended the same college. So Mark requested the signed golf ball, and the Office of the Presi-dent obliged, lending this year’s tournament a truly official flair. The golf ball is up for silent auction and bidders can contact Mike Long at [email protected] or 503-897-4902. The next Santiam Canyon

Youth Benefit Golf Tourney to auction golf ball signed

by President Obama

Youth Benefit Golf Tournament will be held on August 3, 2013. Over the past 12 years, the event has raised over $100,000 for local youth scholarships and youth-oriented causes. Visit www.ybgolf.com for more information.

Santa Clause came to town - and visited revelers at the first annual Gates Christmas Tree Lighting on December 1 at the Gates Gazebo. Pictured here is Frances Thomas with “Old

Man”. More photos by Rustbucket Photography on page 16.

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LYONS-MEHAMA WATER DISTRICT

WEBSITE: LYONS-MEHAMA WATER DISTRICT.COM

PHONE: (503) 859-2367

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER:

LYONS-MEHAMA WATER DISTRICT DID NOT MEET THE TREATMENT RE-QUIREMENTS

Our system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this situation does not require that you take immediate action, as our customers you have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we are doing to correct this situation. On September 27 and September 30, 2012 actual contact time was 41 minutes. required contact time was 44 minutes. we have increased this disinfectant rate.

WHAT SHOULD I DO?1. You do not need to boil your water or take other corrective actions. However, if

you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor.2. People with severely compromised im-mune systems,infants, and some elderly may be at increased risk. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by mi-crobes are available from EPA’s safe drink-ing Water hotline at 1(800)426-4791WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?This situation does not require you to take immediate action. If it had been, you would have been notified immedi-

First, let me say that I live in and love the City of Lyons. Second, let me say that the extent of apathy existing in the voting community boggles my mind. In our community, facts can be pre-sented, item by item, detail by detail of the gross inadequacies of the employ-ees and governing board of the Lyons Mehama Water District, yet, because our citizenry seems, for all intents and purposes, to allow themselves to be manipulated by a small, yet influential group of self entitled “Good Old Boys”, nothing changes. Visit the website of the Water District and the information displayed has not changed since the failed recall of the board members. In essence, the home page gloats over the tremendous job done by the District and thanking the community for continuing to entrust them for leadership and the safety of their drinking water. If you delve a lit-tle further though, you will find failure after failure to comply with virtually every mandated compliance that they promised to perform if they were not recalled. Look under alerts, violations and enforcements to find year after year of non-compliance including civil pen-alties and countless deficiencies. Take a

look at the Compliance Agreement which has been extended and extended and still the requirements remain un-met and unfulfilled. Is this truly who we want to place our trust in? In the most recent MANDATED Public Notice sent out to water users, it was stated that “This situation does not require that you take immediate action. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately.” Yet further on it states that the inadequately treated water may cause “nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.” And, that “if they persist, you may want to seek medical advice.”

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Lyons Mehama Water District: A Good Old Boys club?

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These violations occurred on September 27th and September 30th yet the notice wasn’t sent out until well after the Novem-ber General Election. I personally think that the timing was intentionally delayed. But, even if that is not the case, I certainly would have liked to have known if I or a family member had become sick during that period of time what the cause may have been and not left trying to remember two months later if I was sick at that time. Long term health issues? Who knows, the Water District has failed to perform so many of the tests that there isn’t adequate infor-mation to know. The notice also states that, in the District’s opinion, this was no big deal or they would have let us know. Well, in my opinion it most certainly was a big deal since, later in the document, it says that if your immune sys-tem is compromised or if you have an infant or an elderly household member they may be at increased risk and you should contact your health care provider. But, not to worry, the District says “you don’t need to boil your water”. Wouldn’t it seem appropriate to replace the gloating ‘we did good’ message on the home page of the website with the warning that was mailed out or possibly send the no-tice out sooner than two months after this occurred? Especially since the Water Dis-trict Office Manager NEVER answers her phone and there is NO office in existence to visit and to ask questions. If this latest notice doesn’t make you question the lead-ership and oversight of the Water District I don’t know what will. I. Farmer, Lyons

The following is a letter sent to Lyons-Mehama water customers in November, 2012:

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By Michelle Gates As the rapper Eminem once said “food stamps don’t buy diapers.” Well, the same is true for toilet pa-per, and perhaps that’s one reason for the recent rash of thefts at sev-eral porta potties in Lyons. Over the past five weeks, some-one has been repeatedly breaking the locks that hold the toilet paper on the chemical toilets near Lyons Corner Market, Lyons City Hall, the Lyons-Mehama bridge and at Freres City Park. The thieves have done about $200 in damage, said Ace Toilets route driver Kent Kilgore, who has since dubbed the thieves the “Toilet Paper Bandits”. “We’ve replaced about 8-10 locks - and last week, they started destroying the actual plastic hold-er. They burned one to soften it up and pull out the toilet paper,” said Kilgore. Kilgore said that he doesn’t

see this kind of thing very often and any time you leave toilets in parks, something is bound to hap-pen. “But this is the first time I’ve seen consistent toilet paper thefts like this.” And he doesn’t think that it’s kids doing the thefts, either. “I have no idea who’s doing this, but I don’t see kids breaking locks over and over. I think it’s probably some-one who needs toilet paper at home. And it’s not even very good toilet paper, it’s 1 ply. Heck, we could donate some if they need it that bad.” Ace Toilets has not filed a police report on the thefts yet, but says the cost of the damage could po-tentially be passed on to the City of Lyons, who both owns and leases the affected porta potties. No other toilets in the area have been targeted so far, including others located nearby, said Kent Kilgore.

“Toilet Paper Bandits” target Lyons porta potties

Thieves are repeatedly breaking locks and melting plastic to get at the white fluffy stuff

Get Well Soon Mona! Sending our best healing wishes and prayers to our dear friend and Gates’ favorite barista, Mona Rumplick. Mona will be home and recuperating soon; in the meantime, thanks to a supportive family, you can still

drive by and get a cup of holiday cheer at her popular coffee stop, Canyon Espresso in Gates.

ately. Tests taken during the same period did not indicate the pres-ence of bacteria in the water. Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. these organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.These symptoms, however, are not caused only by organisms in drinking water, but

also by other factors. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice.WHAT HAPPENED? WHAT IS BEING DONE? The PH level went above 7.0. Ly-ons-Mehama Water District has increased disinfectant levels and at this time has met all requirements. For more information, please contact Kelly Namitz at 503-859-2367.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, or businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. This notice is being sent to you by Ly-ons-Mahama Water District Water ID# OR4100493 distributed November 16, 2012

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The local Girl Scouts are taking orders for pizzas now through December 15. Then on the 15th the girls will go down to Figaros Pizza in Stayton to make the pizzas themselves before deliver-ing them to your door! The pizzas are $12 each, and $6 of that goes directly back to the troop. Contact your favorite Girl Scout to order get ready for a pre-holiday treat. More info call Kathy Klagge, troop leader at 503-897-5112.

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During the winter, Detroit Lake is drained - leaving behind some majestic scenery in it’s place. While most people just drive by the empty lake bed, true nature lovers take the opportunity to get out and enjoy the scenery that’s underwater during the summer. It’s an easy walk toward Piety Island from the Detroit Flats area: the sand is firm (although slick) and the stumps of the former forest create a dramatic landscape, with patches of grass and mushrooms spread between me-andering streams. Wear your hiking boots for traction,

and bring your best canine friend for company. Parking is free at Detroit Flats: take Hwy 22 to Detroit Ave, turn right and follow the road to the park. Pictured below: the view from below Breitenbush River, with Piety Island in the back left. Pictured top: the Detroit Lake flats area. Piety Island is off to the right, and some burning can be seen as the forest service cleans up natural lake debris.

Big water can be exciting, and we have plenty of big water for weeks to come, probably. Recent weeks

have had some high and muddy water and some high and clear water. In the best condi-tions, good trips have been had on lower river sections. Detroit Lake is 24 feet too high today, and that means that extra water will need to be released and the river will be high during that process. There is 9 inches of snow at Little Meadows, at 4,000 feet elevation just a mile South of Detroit Lake. The official forecast (today) is for the river below Detroit to drop a little (down to 4,000 cfs at Packsaddle) on December 18, and that is still a high flow. It will take weeks for the Lake to drop down to the low Winter level that is needed for flood control. During this time, we can enjoy the lower and middle sections of the river when the weather and the river clarity allows. Steelheaders Salem Chapter met on De-

cember 5 and made plans for the Christmas potluck dinner on December 18. The club is providing prime rib and ham and will show videos of old fishing trips. Dave Hopfer made videos from old club files and from old shows of Fishing the West with Larry Schoenborn. They are worth the trip to Keizer Community Center at 7pm on Dec 18. The Chapter wants to develop another habitat improvement proj-ect on Stout Creek and wants to develop an eggs to fry program for local schools. Mem-bers need help in designing the projects and building volunteer staff to get the jobs done. North Santiam Watershed Council meets on Thursday December 13 at Stayton Commu-nity Center at 7:00 p.m.. Several important projects may be discussed. Steelheaders Salem Chapter meets on De-cember 18 at 7:00 p.m. with a potluck and program at Keizer Community Center. New Year is approaching. It is always inter-esting to note who catches the first steelhead of the New Year.

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This Fall the entire staff of the Santiam Canyon School District went through ma-jor changes consolidating staff and school campuses in an attempts to improve a bud-get deficit of $480,000. Gates School was closed completely, and students grades k-4 were moved to what was the Mill City Middle School campus creating a new Santiam Elementary School. Grades 7-8 meanwhile left the middle school to join the high school campus across the street, creating a new Santiam Jr/Sr High. Several teachers and auxiliary staff lost their positions completely while oth-ers were shuffled into to new positions and classrooms. In the midst of this the former superintendent of schools, Brad Yates, resigned under allegations of sex-ual harassment of staff, and an interim su-perintendent, Brian Gander was hired at the end of the summer to temporarily fill the gap left. A few weeks ago the School Board sent out a survey to all the staff, in order to get a feel of how they were perceiving the recent transitions. Many of the staff had voiced the need for a confidential way to communicate their concerns. The survey was presented in an open ended format via email and the questions were as follows:1. Please indicate whether you are a li-censed, classified or non-represented em-ployee.2. What do you feel is going well?3. What areas do you feel need to be im-proved?4. Think of the areas that you feel are in need of improvement and share your ideas on how you would improve them.5. Is there something you felt that was agreed to by the School Board or the ad-ministration and has yet to be addressed?6. Please provide us with questions you would like survey information about? Of the 65 surveys sent out, 58 responded which equals 88% of the staff. The pre-

liminary results were presented at the school board meeting on December 6th. Each of the school board members evalu-ated the surveys and they together com-piled the information into categories. It was reported at the meeting that few of the staff chose to answer the first ques-tion. Many of the staff indicated that particular question might invalidate the concept of the survey being confidential. Question number 2 did get several re-sponses with 15 staff members indicating the staff was meshing well and working hard, and several stated the kids were adapting well. Overwhelmingly, however, were the statements of concern. 18 staff reported a lack of communication from the interim Superintendent to the staff, and a lack of consistency in decision making and fol-low through. 16 reported a disrespect and a division of staff. 14 voiced concern over the lack of high school class offer-ings and 13 saw problems with the play-ground move, as most of the pieces slated for Santiam Elementary remain in storage at the Gates campus. Some of the other top listed concerns were: lunch timing, before and after school problems, bus problems, disregard of past successful practices or planning, lack of meetings with the whole staff, lack of visible Board involvement, lack of trust in Board and Superintendent, concern of how survey was being handled, lack of communication Board to staff, and timing of decision for Superintendent hiring. There were many more on this list of concerns. “We are taking this very se-riously,” said Dan Lemke, the School Board Chair. There are no current plans for a follow up survey, and how, exactly to address the issue brought forward has yet to be disclosed. The next school board meeting is sched-uled for January 10 at 6:30 at Santiam El-ementary.

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photos by Cora Nordmo Santiam’s drama class was wel-comed to the stage by an enthu-siastic audience Friday night, with their adaptation of Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol. The class had been practicing and set building since the beginning of the school year, and managed to pull off a highly entertaining show with the limited amount of hours available to prepare. Set in the original language of Dickens’ day, the players tackled both the English accents and extended monologues with aplomb. Many of the young actors extend-

ed themselves to multiple roles, adding fun to the mix, and possibly giving many an inspiration to con-tinue practicing their newfound craft. One hilarious scene, in particu-lar, garnered a

well deserved applause, as young actresses Harli Davidson and Kennedy Dupuis played an elderly hard of hearing couple in a spat. Directed by Bill Brown the cast consisted of:

Destiny Bruce and Lila Kennedy as nar-rators, Donavan Grimes as Ebeneezer Scrooge, Jose Sali-nas as Bob Cratchit*, Kyle Michael as Fred, Kara Conner as Poole, Joey Walczak as Marley*, Bailey Tank as the Ghost of Christmas Past*, Andres Velazquez as young Scrooge*, Ken-nedy Dupuis as Fan*, Adam Calhoun as Mr. Fezziwig*, Michelle Dimich as Mrs. Fezziwig, Lauren Hebing as Belle*, Kristin Mouser as Mrs. Cratchit, Harli Davidson as Fred’s wife*, and Preston Librandie as Tiny Tim. *indi-cates actors played more than one role.

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 2012 Santiam High School Scholarship Banquet has been cancelled, said event organizers in a letter to their participants. This year’s event was originally sched-uled for October 20 Previous events had been organized by former superintendent Brad Yates, who is no longer with the school district. Over eleven years, the scholarship ban-quet raised over $234,000 and provided 140 students with financial assistance to further their education. Graduating students of 2013 will still be able to apply for scholarships, thanks to the financial management of past donat-ed funds and the current interest income

from those funds. “We currently are setting out plans for the 2013 Santiam Scholarship Banquet which will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2013. We have yet to decide on a lo-cation, but we will keep you updated as our plans come together,” said organizers, in a letter to participants. “We want to thank those who have at-tended and generously donated to the banquet in the past.” Anyone wishing to give a donation to the Santiam Scholarship fund for this year’s graduates may do so by dropping by the district office and speaking with Nichole Cooper. Monetary donations to the schol-arship fund are tax deductible.

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Back row L to R: Colin Thurston,

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Santiam’s annual Slam Dunk Hunger Night brought out the crowd to cheer on the teams and fill up the shelves. Over 350 pounds of food were collected Friday night and deliv-ered to the local food bank in Mill City. In exchange for food patrons were rewarded with full on entertainment watching the San-tiam Wolverines play bac.k to back games against Sheridan. The Wolverettes also

performed their award winning routine to Ghostbusters and several in the crowd got a chance at a free throw to win a prize. The Boys varsity lost to Sheridan 43-60. The Girls varisty team won 53-29. Next home game is December 22 vs Scio. Local businesses donated prizes to aid in the cause: Mill City Pharmacy a large gift bas-ket valued at $116, Mill City Market Place

donated 10 turkeys valued at $200, Kelly Lumber $25.00 gift certificate, Giovannis, two certificates one for a lg. pizza the other dinner for 2. Sierra Restaurant donated two gift certificates and Rosie’s donated 4 gift certificates, and vintage earrings were made by Elizabeth Reeser! Thank you to all our wonderful businesses for their continued support.

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HELP WANTED: Part time housekeeper for Lodge at Detroit Lake. $9/ hour. Also taking applications for cafe help. Cafe to open mid-December. Call Michelle or Lad-die at 503-854-3344, or come in in person.For Sale New Price $40,000 single wide older manufactured home 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, 503-871-7141Give the Gift of Life: First Aid/CPR classes at Trexler Farms in Mehama avail-able monthly with minimum enrollment. Pre-registration required. Group and corpo-rate classes also available at your location.

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Judy’s Art Class Every Wed. at Eagle’s Hall in Mill City 10am to 3pm. Cost: $10 a day. Judy Holman 503-859-2213.For Rent: Single-wide 1 bed/1 bath in Gates. $500/month plus $500

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Handgun Safety Class with local experts Bob and Shane Pedroli. Range classes are ongoing. Also scheduling classes for Dec. 8 & Dec. 22 (select classes avail in Oregon, Utah and Arizona - call for info). Oregon and Utah/Arizona multistate certifications available; see our ad on page 6. Info 503-

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Dueter Kid Comfort III child carrier/backpack. Excellent pack for getting out on the trails with your little one. Adjust-able seat comfortably carries child up to 3-4 years old. Plenty of storage space for food, gear etc. Consistently rated highest for comfort and safety. Carried our kiddos on 16-20 mile hikes, and survived! Paid $280--asking $75, they carry their own packs now. 503-990-3037

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AccountingCanyon Bookkeeping [email protected]. (503)859-4652.Auto RepairClassic Auto and Tire Center (503)897-2256Antiques/ResaleLyons Timbertown Resale. Home accessories, gifts, more. 1313 Main St. Lyons. 503-859-4054; 503-507-1326. Facebook. ButchersGene’s Meat Market www.genesmeatmarket.com (503)859-2252.ConstructionHueller Construction Inc. CCB #114169 www.huelleconstruc-tion.com (503)859-3575.Firearm InstructionOld West Enforcement Profes-sionals. RA#178791947~ BCI# 1102466 [email protected] (503)580-9397

Health and WellnessSantiam Healing Arts Reconnective, energetic healing for all. Special Canyon pricing. Colleen Samuel (503) 897-3357Chiropractic Physicians Clinic (503)859-2181Misty Mountain Massage (503)510-6723Mill City Dental (503)897-2353Mill City Pharmacy (503)897-2331Santiam Medical Clinic (503)897-4100Santiam Vision Source (503)769-3441Heating and CoolingFocus Heating and Construc-tion, Inc. CCB#168985. www.focusheatnadair.com (503)428-2591Lyons Heating and Cooling Inc. CCB#96400 www.lyonsheat-ing.net (503)859-2325

LandscapingSiegmund Landscape, Excava-tion and Supply (503)769-6291Locksmith Gabriel Smith licensed lock-smith: lock repair, keys, parts. OCLS #5373, CCB #189441 [email protected] (541)519-2410LodgingCurt’s Place in Gates. [email protected] (503)897-6126Outdoor RecreationKayak the Santiam, kayak instruction. ACA Certified www.kayakthesantiam.com (503) 569-1229.North Santiam River Trips northsantiamrivertrips.com (503)897-3301Pets/Vet & TrainingSocial Graces Dog Training [email protected] (503)859-3647Ark Animal Care

[email protected] (503)897-6004Santiam Healing Arts Reconnective healing for your horses and pets. Special Canyon pricing. Colleen Samuel. (503) 897-3357RV RepairSantiam RV Service(503)394-2348Signs & GraphicsWhite Water Signs and Graphics. (503)804-3613 www.whitewatersigns.com.Wood Products-retailHardwood Components, Inc. hardwoodcomponents.com (503)859-2144Kelly Lumber Sales www.kellylumbersales.com (503)897-2363WeddingsWeddings Your Way All seasons, indoors or out, all denominations. Colleen Samuel (503) 897-3357.

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Obituary LYONS– George L. Neal was born in Scio, Oregon on May 28, 1932. The son of Henry and Gertrude Neal. George passed away on Saturday Dec. 1st in Sublimity. He was 80. George’s father, Henry passed away when George was a child. He was raised by his mother, Gertrude and step father, Otto Wei-dman. George grew up in Lyons. He gradu-ated from Mill City (Santiam) High School. He served in the US Army during the Ko-rean Conflict. He was married to Joyce A. Kale on Oct. 6, 1956 in Stayton and they made their home in the Lyons/Scio area. He had worked as a Millwright for Stimson Lumber, as a Fabricator for Salem Equip-

ment and then for State of Oregon building maintenance before retiring in 1995. Joyce preceded him in death on Dec. 10, 2003. He was also preceded in death by his mother, Gertrude, and step father, Otto; brother, David Neal; sister, Doris Bash and grandson, Parker Woelfle. George had served as Secretary for the Ly-ons Volunteer Fire Department and on the Board of Directors for Peoples Telephone Company. He was a Charter Member of the Canyon Baptist Church in Lyons. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, photog-raphy, electronics and raising registered An-gus cattle.

The family wishes to thank Marian Estates for all the tender care over the last 10 yrs, and have asked that memorial contributions be made to Marian Estates or Serenity Hospice. George is survived by his daughters, Su-san (Lyle) Basey of Dallas, OR, Julie (Gary) Woelfle of Lyons, OR; sons, Jeffrey (Peggy) Neal of John Day, OR, Gary Neal of Lyons; sisters, Hazel James of Medford, OR and Katherine McCullem of Hubbard; 7 grand-children; and 9 great grandchildren. Visitation was Dec. 5 at Weddle Funeral Chapel, Stayton. Funeral service was Dec. 6 at Canyon Baptist Church in Lyons. Mili-tary honors at Bilyeu Den Cemetery, Scio.

Marion Forks Restaurant would like to thank you for letting them serve you over the last 3 years. Wayne, June, Evie, Faye, and Becky - and all the staff at Marion Forks - would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. “We will continue to serve you with our delicious food, delightful atmo-sphere, and excellent service,” said owner Wayne Rettinger. “Our menu has changed, to add some more health conscious items to go along with our gluten, dairy free soups. Come enjoy the view, while you have the choice

of Darts, Pool, Dominos, Cribbage, etc. All for free!!” Marion Forks Restaurant winter hours are: Monday thru Thursday, 8am-3pm, Friday & Saturday, 8am-8pm, Sunday 8am-5pm. Come join the fun, set around the fire, and watch the river flow by. Marion Forks also specializes in feeding large groups. Holiday party and winter fundraising party dates are still available. Call 503-854-3669, and remember to please leave message - as we may be cooking and serving!

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The Mill City Christian Church Thursday night youth group won’t be meeting this week, as there will be school this Friday, but they’ll be back next Thursday, December 20 for a big Christmas dinner for the kids! From 5:30-8pm, all kids ages 10-18 are welcome to join in the feasting and celebration. A special presentation of local bluegrass musicians and singers will be highlighting the evening, while the church volunteers serve up supper, and door prizes are awarded. “This is all for the kids, it’s their day!” said Lauretta Benjamin, the project coordinator. This an-nual event is free for the youth in the area, and com-pletely funded by donations and volunteer efforts. Mill City Christian Church is located at 233 South-west 3rd Avenue Mill City. Info: 503-897-2716.

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Coming Soon Canyon Gleaners Annual Christmas Tree Sale. No Tree is more than $10. This fundraiser is to help us feed our members (senior, disabled,and low-income fami-lies).Mari-Linn School Winter Concert De-cember 18, 6pm at the gym. Mari-Linn School Holiday Store De-cember 20-21. Students will be able to shop for their families on these two days in the library. The store will be open before and after school and by appointment. The newsletter has incorrect dates, so please put the 20th & 21st on your calendar.Joseph’s Storehouse of Hope Christmas Dinner and Play December 22, 5pm-7pm, includes Community Christmas Dinner for JSOH Guests; turkey with all the trimmings and a short Christmas play. Free, RSVP required at participating churches. Info: [email protected] or via facebook: Joseph’s Storehouse of Hope. 503-859-2849.St. Catherine’s Catholic Mission Christ-mas Eve Mass will be held Dec 24, 7pm. New Year’s Eve Mass will be held on De-cember 31, 5pm. Located at First and Ivy in Mill City. Info: 503-385-5241.Mill City Eagles New Years Eve Party December 31, 8pm “Live Music” from Ray Hanna, Jerry Wescott and friends. Come dance to live, local music and bring a “fin-ger food” to snack on. Prize raffle during the festivities. Let’s ring in 2013 together!Professional Wrestling Event & Fun-draiser at Mari-Linn School in Lyons with West Coast Wrestling December

5, 6-8pm. Proceeds go to ASB, Outdoor School and 8th grade Promotion. $5 gen admission tickets sold at Mari-Linn. $10 front row, $7 second row tickets from 503-851-9980 or [email protected] Steps, Big Results Free business class with GROW North Santiam, monthly on the first Monday 8am at Trexler Farm Cafe in Mehama. (Jan 7 & Feb 4)Open to everyone. RSVP to Allison McKenzie at 503-871-5188 (or you can also just show up). 20146 Ferry Rd SE, Mehama.North Santiam Chamber of Commerce Greeters Business Networking January 8, 8:30am-10am at Living Water Church of God in Gates. Guests welcome. 503-897-5000, www.nschamber.orgZero Season Concert/Fundraiser at Mari-Linn School January 18, 7-9pm at 641 5th St, Lyons. Adults $5, students K-8 $3, pre-K are free. Popcorn and soda available for purchase. All proceeds benefit Mari-Linn Outdoor School. Info: Berta Bodi 503-507-8259.Santiam Valley Grange Flea Market January 19 at 1140 E 5th St Lyons. Free admission free parking. Lunch available. For more info call 503-859-2708 or 503-859-3445

Events This WeekGates Post Office Gingerbread

Village Contest Dec. 10-15. Anyone can enter and add to the

village which will be on display in the lobby until Christmas.

Wed, December 1212pm Lyons Garden Club An-nual Christmas Party Potluck at Lyons Fire Department conference room. . Info: Jean Evett 503-859-

2563 or Diane Stockmar 503-394-2197.6:30pm Mill City Lions Club meets at Mt. Edge Cafe, 320 NW Santiam Blvd, Mill City. Info: Sandy Lyness 503-551-2645. No meetings in July or

August.7-8pm Lyons-Mehama Water District Board meets at Mehama Fire Hall

Thursday, December 136pm Wresting Meet at Santiam High school. This is the only home meet of the season and admission is FREE!6pm Canyon Readers at Trexler Farm in Mehama. Upcoming books include - Dec 13: The God Antennae by Niko Zinvii. Jan 10: Breaking Blue by Timothy Egan, Feb. 14: Wild by Cheryl Strayed, Mar. 14: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. Dinner 6pm, discussion at 7pm; meets every second Thursday of the month. Info: Herb Bastus-check 503-859-2668.

Friday, December 149am Mill City Planning Commission meets at city hall6-9pm Parent’s Time Out - Kids Movie Night at Canyon Bible Fellowship 446 Cedar St, Lyons. Movie, games and bible story. Free. Info: 503-859-2627.

Saturday, December 158-11 am Breakfast With Santa hosted by the Canyon Senior Center. Come meet Santa at the Santiam Auditorium Com-mons! Ages 0-5 free, 6-12 $3; 13 and up $4. Gifts for the children too!11am-1pm Joseph’s Storehouse of Hope Food Bank Distribution at Mari-Linn School in Lyons. Info: [email protected] or via facebook: Joseph’s Store-house of Hope. 503-859-2849.12-8pm Spaghetti Feed & Silent Auction Benefit for Ryan Bishop at Aumsville Fire Station 1pm Gates Post Office Annual Christ-mas Coloring Contest Judging Info: Sandra Rupert 503-897-2966.6pm First annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting at Mill City City Hall. The event will include a visit from Santa, sing-ing with the Community Choir and more! Info: 503-897-2302.Gates Neighborhood Watch Outdoor Lighting Contest Judging by volunteers. Includes the City of Gates and the sur-

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Monday, December 175:30pm Idanha/Detroit Fire Board meets at Detroit meeting room7pm Idanha City Council at city hall7pm Lyons-Mehama Neighborhood Watch meets at Mehama Community Church 11336 Morris (Blair). Info: 503-859-3152.7pm Stayton High School Band and Choir Christmas Concert SHS Audi-torium, Stayton. Performances by the Symphonic Band, the Jazz Band and the Chanticlairs, Choristers and Concert Choir. Admission is a canned food item for the Stayton Food Bank

Tuesday, December 1810:30am-12pm Family Building Blocks - Lyons Playgroup at the Lyons Fire Dept. (3rd Tuesday of every month.) Open to ages 0-5. FREE. Info: Hanna at Family Building Blocks at 503-507-5582.6pm Lyons City Council meets at Lyons City Hall, 449 5th Street, Lyons

Thursday, December 205:30pm Christmas dinner for youth ages 10-18 with special musical presentation by local bluegrass artists. Door prizes. FREE. Mill City Christian Church, 251 SW. 3rd St. 503-897-2716.

Ongoing Weekly Events6am-8am and 3pm-6pm Mill City Baptist Church before and after school Kids

Zone. Transportation to and from school provided. 818 Santiam Blvd. 503 536-54146am-6pm Builders: Mill City Christian Church Before & After School Program Ages K-12yrs. 503-897-2716, 251 SW 3rd St. www.millcitychristianchurch.org.

Mondays4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12th grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos Ball. FREE. Mill City Baptist Church.6-7pm Santiam Canyon AA support group meets at Mill City Christian Church, 233 SW Third Ave. Info: Chaplain John Olivera 503-910-8164.6:30-8pm Zumba in the Canyon SHS commons 265 SW Evergreen St. Mill City 503-949-76217-8:30pm Santiam Community Chorus rehearses every Monday evening at Mill City Christian Church in Mill City. All are welcome, sopranos needed. Info: Jo Ann 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 donation recommended.7:30pm Santiam Al-Anon, Mt. View Church, Aumsville

Wednesdays10am-3pm Judy’s Art Class at Mill City Eagles Hall. Oil painting, all levels wel-come. Weekly on Wednesdays. Drop in, open to all. 503-859-22134pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12 grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos Ball. FREE. Mill City Baptist Church.7pm AA Meeting Santiam Chapel, Lyons.

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10am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates Church, all levels! 897-210212pm Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals. Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian Church. Ruth:503 897-22043:30-5pm Good News Club at Mill City Baptist Church. Kids K-4 grade. Bible stories, singing, games, snack. Free. 815 Santiam Blvd. change ad5:30-8pm Youth Movie Night Ages 10-18 Mill City Christian Church. Kids MUST be picked up by 8:30. Free. Not held on weeks with Friday school.4-5pm Weight Watchers at Work meets at the SHS library. New members, transfers welcome! Info: Roseanna Juhola 503-897-2368 6pm Bible Study at Living Water Church of God, Sorbin St. Gates.6:30-8pm Zumba in the Canyon Santiam High School commons 503-949-7621

FridaysFree Knife Sharpening Friday at Gene’s Meat Market in Mehama (limit 5 please). At the flashing yellow lightHwy 22.6am-6pm Friday Day Camp at Mill City Christian Church Come all day or part; learning-based; snacks, tutoring & home-work help, games, friends and God. Regis-tration forms at the church or call 503-897-2714. 503-897-2716 251 SW 3rd St, Mill City. www.millcitychristianchurch.org.6am-6pm All Day KidsZone Fun, crafts,games Breakfast, Lunch and snacks. Mill City Baptist Church. 815 NW Santiam Info: 503-536-5414 Brenda 1pm Canyon Senior Center Open Pi-nochle 844 South First St, Mill City 503897-41767:30-8:30pm Idanha AA at City Hall.

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Date: 12/02/12 Time: 13:52 DISTB-OTHER KINGWOOD AV hispanic male reporting disturb between neighbors Date: 12/03/12 Time: 4:50 FOUND DOG THOMAS CREEK RD Found a lost dog while on pa-per route and would like to bring it to dog control until owner can be notified. Caller will call dispatch when he arrives in Albany to Date: 12/03/12 Time: 7:53 NARCOTICS OFF BROAD-WAY ST Caller lives in Califor-nia and has been visiting the area. Date: 12/03/12 Time: 9:06 THEFT-RPT DOGWOOD ST Lyons Caller reporting Christmas ornaments stolen out of the yard last night. Date: 12/03/12 Time: 17:09 WELF CHECK MOWITCH RD Caller is with child welfare and is requesting that a deputy respond to

location Date: 12/03/12 Time: 18:50 TRESPASS IVY ST Vacant house across from her, it looks like there is someone is inside, it looks like there may be a candle glowing inside Date: 12/03/12 Time: 23:02 DISTB-DOMES-TIC HWY 226 Reporting in space 3, loud argue-ment going on Date: 12/04/12 Time: 3:25 DISTB-NOISE KINGWOOD AV Caller advi loud music comi Date: 12/04/12 Time: 15:51 CIV DISP RPT LINN BV Contact caller by phone-he is renting a room at the location and

cannot get his property from the landlord. Caller is not at the loca-tion, he is at a storage unit Date: 12/04/12 Time: 16:44 SUSP-PERSON IVY ST Caller would like to talk to a deputy re: the squatters across the street. Date: 12/04/12 Time: 22:33 JUV-COMPLAINT KINGSTON-LYONS DR 12 y/o girl had her IPod and was refusing to give him the IPod, and this was verbal only. He has never hit Date: 12/05/12 Time: 11:42 VEH-RECOVERED MOUNT PLEASANT DR Listed veh is in the road missing tires and wheels Veh will be closer to Kingston Lyons side Date: 12/05/12 Time: 17:38 DISTB-OTHER KINGSTON-LYONS DR Caller reporting her 12 yo sister is out of con-trol. She’s been kicking her father and throwing objects. He’s now outside screaming Date: 12/06/12 Time: 16:56 DISTB-OTHER CHERRY ST Caller says that female at location who has been staying there just threw her phone at the caller. No weapons Date: 12/06/12 Time: 18:59 THEFT-RPT 1ST AV Caller is

reporting a stolen wallet. Caller states there was a $100 in the wallet. Date: 12/07/12 Time: 11:21 VEH-ABANDONED WILLOW ST abandoned about 4 days ago it is parked on the street Date: 12/07/12 Time: 12:30 UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY TO MOTOR VEHICLE THOMAS CREEK RD car was broken into sometime after Mon-day 12-2-12 while caller was in the hospital caller is at home for contact and will have a list of items Date: 12/07/12 Time: 19:11 JUV-RUNAWAY RPT 5TH ST Pr reporting son as a runaway. Left this afternoon Pr believes he went to the Stayton area. Date: 12/08/12 Time: 21:28 DOG COMPLAINT DOG-WOOD ST Homeowners are not home and they have 4 dogs in the house who are not being fed and tearing things up. The caller was told by the man who lives on the property in an

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b) Same thing as cement dams and the founda-tion supporting the Statue of Liberty.c) Same thing as violins and telephone poles.d) All of the above. The correct answer is: All of the above. Each is intimately connected with an industry devel-oped by people who got tired of living in caves. That industry is the production of lumber some of which was used to construct the home you live in. Obviously, dams and the foundation sup-porting the Statue of Liberty are not made of wood. But any structure made of poured cement requires forms made from a variety of wood products. Without lumber there would have been no hard-wood components required to make the May-flower which arrived in 1620 with 102 souls that survived the trip. Nor the hundreds of wooden ships that brought many thousands of freedom seekers to the shores of America during the 1600’s and 1700’s. Each of the wagons hauled across the Oregon Trail had frames, axels and wheels made from wood. Railroads could not exist without rail ties. Think about the poles used for sending tele-graphs, telephone calls and electricity all over America. Even the first airplanes had wooden compo-

nents for such things as the propellers, wing spars and framework for the fuselage and tail. How about music? All the string instruments like pianos, harps, violins, cellos, ukuleles, gui-tars, have wood components. Ebony and other hardwoods are used to make woodwinds like flutes, clarinets, oboes and bassoons. Obviously, if it were not for hardwood components, music as we know it would not exist today. Much of Santiam Canyon’s early history is de-voted to the production of lumber used in the construction of homes and buildings. More re-cent history deals with a unique little mill known as Hardwood Components. This small family operated mill specializes in hardwood that is popular for its natural beauty. The varieties of hardwoods they cure, cut, and stock include oak, maple, burls, wild cherry and many others. If you enjoy beautiful wood, take a look at their “Natural Edge” hardwood planks. They make great mantle pieces, table tops, bar tops or wall décor. To check them out Google “Hardwood Components” or stop by heir mill located on Highway 22 just east of Mehama. The mill has been in operation for over 40 years. They welcome hobbyists, browsers and profes-sionals from all segments of the woodworking arts. You can’t miss it. They have a famous sign with a huge circular saw blade cutting through a “log.” The “log” is only an imitation. The real stuff is inside. Stop by when you get a chance. You will be glad you did. And one final note: If you love your home, hug a logger.

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Local school counselor Mark Summers (AKA Cap’n Slappy) is already known worldwide as the co-founder of Internation-al Talk Like a Pirate Day, and now he’s co-author of an award winning children’s book, Pirate Santa, starring Ninja Boy and Pirate Gal, a couple kids who might not exactly make Santa’s nice list. Pirate Santa is an inspirational tale - “tak-ing the holiday celebrations into your own hands, or hook as the case may be,” says Sum-mers, “and its the only children’s book we know of published by a tattoo shop.” Co-author Clay Clement owns Studio City Tattoo in Los An-

geles and the intri-cate and colorful artwork by Jun Al-verado reflects the tattoo theme. Does the sto-ry have a moral theme? Summers quotes Dr. Suess, “I don’t write moral in stories, children are too smart for that.” He adds, “We just wanted to tell

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