May 4, 2011 Volume 2, Issue 18 News and life ~for our side of the mountain! Serving the communities of Lyons, Mehama, Elkhorn, Mill City, Gates, Niagra, Detroit, Idanha, Breitenbush & Marion Forks THE CANYON WEEKLY 75 cents Your purchase helps us keep your news fresh, local and positive. Thanks for helping us grow the Santiam Canyon! Randy and Kathy Mickey, Proprietors 218 SW Broadway in Mill City (503) 897-2331 Mill City Pharmacy Stop in today ~ shop locally & find your perfect gift for Mom! Please order 48 hours in advance. Lyons, OR SugarandSpiceBakeryTreats.com Mother’s Day is May 8 Order your gift basket today! Made just for your mom with your choice of coffee or tea, plus quiche, scones, cookies and a Sugar & Spice mug—all wrapped beautifully in a basket your mom will love! Serve 2 for $25 or serve 6 for $55. 503-859-3814 Free Local Delivery Local residents joined republican OR state rep. Sherri Sprenger at Rosie‟s Mountain Coffee House April 30 to ask—and answer— questions about state legislation. Some canyon residents were con- cerned about current legislation, like how to better manage state re- sources instead of issuing a kicker refund. They also wanted to know if Oregon will move forward with a “castle doctrine” - the right to use deadly force to protect property. “Overwhelmingly, people do not want to lose their kicker refund,” said Sprenger. And “This is not a state, in my opinion, that will get (castle doctrine).” Focusing on her agenda of jobs and the economy, Sprenger spoke of legislation to ease the cost of trans- porting biomass to help support the timber processing industry. House Bill 3608 would establish a tax credit for the Budget Cuts May Lead to Education Lay Offs by Michelle Gates Due to budget shortfalls, up to ten employees could lose their positions with the Santiam Canyon School District, according to Brad Yates, district superintendent. The district is facing a $500,000- $600,000 shortfall because of a combination of factors, including the state of the economy, labor negotiations and OR Senate Bill 250 - which would allow larger districts to pull out of shared school services. Labor negotiations with both classified and non- classified staff are scheduled for May 13. The eco- nomic forecast, out May 12, will help determine how many positions must be cut. Senate Bill 250 would allow larger school dis- tricts to withdraw from the Education Services District (ESD). ESD receives 2 nd Annual Canyon Arts Festival Shines Rain clouds were kept at bay as sun- shine and smiles prevailed over this weekend‟s events. The two day cele- bration of the arts kicked of with Battle of the Bands April 29 as three hard driven, guitar heavy rock bands wowed the all age audience. The local guys, March of May, took home the first place cash prize and free studio time. April 30 was a whirlwind of fun runs, juggling school, dog tricks, bicycle spin art, fish painting, and mosaic making. The steady crowd at the food court stage was treated to back to back music shows and a hilarious interactive live theater. Inside the middle school, local artists demonstrated their techniques— and craftspeople sold their wares, all to a back drop beautiful pan flute music. The day was topped off by a non-stop show of amazingly talented friends and neighbors from up and down the can- yon coming together for a full fledged music, singing and dancing extravagan- za at the Evening Performance. The packed audience was delighted. “Amazing,” said Kim Reines of Mill City. “I loved it!” Cont’d on back page State Representative Visits the Canyon Sherri Sprenger Talks Hybrid Car Tax, " Castle Doctrine, Biomass Credits and Kicker Refund at Community Forum Cont’d on page 7 Zephyr of the Amazama Juggling School and Odin Bogle take “Flora“ for a walk. Jennifer and Hunter Crow team up to build a tool box at the Home Depot kids interactive workshop.
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May 4 , 2011 Volume 2 , Issue 18
News and life ~for our side of the mountain!
Serving the communit ies o f Lyons, Mehama, Elkhorn, Mil l City ,
Gates , Niagra, Detroit , Idanha, Breitenbush & Marion Forks
T H E C AN Y O N W E E K LY 75 cents
Your purchase helps us keep
your news fresh, local and
positive. Thanks for helping us
grow the Santiam Canyon!
Randy and Kathy Mickey, Proprietors
218 SW Broadway in Mill City (503) 897-2331
Mill City Pharmacy
Stop in today ~ shop locally & find
your perfect gift for Mom! Please order 48 hours in advance. Lyons, OR SugarandSpiceBakeryTreats.com
Mother’s Day is May 8 Order your gift basket today!
Made just for your mom with your choice of coffee or tea, plus quiche, scones, cookies and a Sugar & Spice mug—all wrapped beautifully in a basket
your mom will love! Serve 2 for $25 or serve 6 for $55.
503-859-3814 Free Local Delivery
Local residents joined republican
OR state rep. Sherri Sprenger at
Rosie‟s Mountain Coffee House
April 30 to ask—and answer—
questions about state legislation.
Some canyon residents were con-
cerned about current legislation, like
how to better manage state re-
sources instead of issuing a kicker
refund. They also wanted to know if
Oregon will move forward with a
“castle doctrine” - the right to use
deadly force to protect property.
“Overwhelmingly, people do not
want to lose their kicker refund,”
said Sprenger. And “This is not a
state, in my opinion, that will get
(castle doctrine).”
Focusing on her agenda of jobs and
the economy, Sprenger spoke of
legislation to ease the cost of trans-
porting biomass to help support the
timber processing industry.
House Bill 3608 would establish a
tax credit for the
Budget Cuts May Lead to Education Lay Offs
by Michelle Gates Due to budget shortfalls, up to ten employees
could lose their positions with the Santiam Canyon
School District, according to Brad Yates, district
superintendent. The district is facing a $500,000-
$600,000 shortfall because of a combination of
factors, including the state of the economy, labor
negotiations and OR Senate Bill 250 - which
would allow larger districts to pull out of shared
school services.
Labor negotiations with both classified and non-
classified staff are scheduled for May 13. The eco-
nomic forecast, out May 12, will help determine
how many positions must be cut.
Senate Bill 250 would allow larger school dis-
tricts to withdraw from the Education Services
District (ESD). ESD receives
2nd
Annual Canyon Arts Festival Shines Rain clouds were kept at bay as sun-shine and smiles prevailed over this weekend‟s events. The two day cele-bration of the arts kicked of with Battle of the Bands April 29 as three hard driven, guitar heavy rock bands wowed the all age audience. The local guys, March of May, took home the first place cash prize and free studio time. April 30 was a whirlwind of fun runs, juggling school, dog tricks, bicycle spin art, fish painting, and mosaic making. The steady crowd at the food court stage was treated to back to back music
shows and a hilarious interactive live theater. Inside the middle school, local artists demonstrated their techniques—and craftspeople sold their wares, all to a back drop beautiful pan flute music. The day was topped off by a non-stop show of amazingly talented friends and neighbors from up and down the can-yon coming together for a full fledged music, singing and dancing extravagan-za at the Evening Performance. The packed audience was delighted. “Amazing,” said Kim Reines of Mill City. “I loved it!”
Cont’d on back page
State Representative Visits the Canyon Sherri Sprenger Talks Hybrid Car Tax, "Castle Doctrine, Biomass
Credits and Kicker Refund at Community Forum
Cont’d on page 7
Zephyr of the Amazama
Juggling School
and Odin Bogle take
“Flora“ for a walk.
Jennifer and Hunter Crow
team up to build a tool box
at the Home Depot kids
interactive workshop.
Your Santiam Canyon home loan specialist. Call today to see how
Open 7days a week at 7am Hwy 22 in Mill City (503) 897-2223
Join us this summer on an Opal Creek Expedition—a week
exploring the ancient forests of Opal Creek. Base your
explorations out of the historic mining town of Jawbone
Flats. Hike through the tall trees, learn about the wildlife of the ancient forest, backpack to
the ridge tops for amazing views and snorkel the clear mountain streams. Sign up for a week
full of adventures you won’t forget! Opal Creek Expeditions serve students ages 10-16.
www.opalcreek.org (503) 892-2782
Peak Season Special
Buy one, bring a friend for half price!
July 2nd–Sept 14th
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Buy one, bring a friend for free! May 1st-July 1st
& Sept 15th-Nov 1st
Visit our website for details.
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Offering 2-4 hour horseback rides on the serene
trails above the beautiful North Santiam Canyon.
All levels of riders welcome!
Call to schedule your natural experience today!
41639 Stayton-Scio Rd. 1/2 mile south of Stayton
(503)769-9682 www.ftyp.com
Stop by today and help your mom get ready
for summer with a
beautiful hanging basket!
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Happy Mother’s Day, May 8
Gifts, Flowers and Baskets: Fresh to You Produce Large selection of beautiful bas-
kets that say, “I love you, mom!” Potted plants, vegeta-
ble starts or give her a complete landscaping design that
she‟ll remember for years to come! 503-769-9682.
41639 Stayton-Scio Rd. www.ftyp.com
Santiam FFA Plant Sale Hanging baskets, annuals, perennials, vegetables and
herbs. May 6-7, 10am-4pm. Santiam HS greenhouse, Mill City. 503-897-2311
or santiamast.org/plantsale. Proceeds benefit Santiam FFA.
Rebekah’s 51st Annual Plant Sale Baskets, Martha Washington Plants and
more! May 6-7, 9am-5pm Liberty Fellowship Church (on Hwy 22 by Circle
K). 503-897-3254. Proceeds benefit the community thru widespread donations.
Sugar & Spice Bakery Treats Gift Basket Made just for your mom with
your choice of coffee or tea, plus quiche, scones, cookies and a Sugar & Spice
mug—all wrapped beautifully in a basket your mom will love! Serve 2 for $25
or 6 for $55. 503-859-3814. Order early!
Events: May 7, 2pm: Mom & Me Tea Party Santiam Valley Grange, Lyons. $7.50
for two, $2.50 each addtl party member. Gentlemen welcome! Prizes for the
best: young ladies hat, matching hats, best overall hat. Plus raffle, crafts &
door prizes. Info and tickets: 503-859-2161
May 8, all day: Poppa Al’s Free Ice Cream Sundae for Mom with any meal
purchase. Hwy 22, Mill City. 503-897-2223.
May 8, 8-11am: Mill City Eagles Lodge Mother’s Day Breakfast with Ter-
ry & Tom. May 8, 8-11am. 640 SW Broadway, Mill City 503-897-3100. New
members always welcome.
May 8, 8-11am: Mill City Moose Lodge Mother’s Day Breakfast cooked by
the Men of the Moose. New members always welcome. $5. 815 NW Santiam
Blvd, Mill City.
May 8, 2pm ‘till closing: Marion Forks Restaurant steak and prawn din-
ner for Mom‟s special day! 34975 Hwy 22, past Idanha. 503-854-3669.
Country At Heart Gift Shop 343 5th St. Lyons
Open Thurs-Sat. 10-4
Shop now, shop local for flowers and gifts for mom!
Bouquets, Balloons, Candles, lots of gift
items. Refreshments & Gift Basket Drawing!
503 859-4566
“Grass Fed so You don’t have to be” Harmony Jack Farms offers Organically Grown,
Natural Meats at Grocery Store prices.
We Sell by the Pound
Harmonyjackfarms.com 503.767.2174
Certified Organic Chicken Eggs
Beef Pork Goat Veal
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Beyond Organic: Local Farmer Works From the
Ground Up It‟s environmental stewardship at it‟s fin-
est. Andy Westlund, owner of the Scio-
based Harmony Jack Farms runs his car on
vegetable oil—and his cows, pigs, goats
and chickens on some of the healthiest
grass in the valley, all in the name of rais-
ing some of the most nutrient rich local
meats available. “We look at our soil under the microscope,” said Westlund.
“We do our own quality assessments. We‟ve found that the more life and miner-
als in the soil, the more nutrients in the meat.”
Harmony Jack Farms, run by Andy, his wife Jeannette and partners Pat Ross
and Jacob Hair, use efficiency models to get locals better meats at up to 30%
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tions. “We try to make a difference every where we can,” said Westlund. Call
503-767-2174 or visit HarmonyJackFarms.com for more information.
