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The Canyon WeeklyJune 8, 2011 Volume 2, Issue 23

News and Life - For Our Side of the Mountain!Serving the communities of Lyons, Mehama, Elkhorn, Mill City, Gates, Niagra,

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Inside this issue: 3 days of beer runs, crossword winners, graduations, auctions and watersheds!

Mill City homeowner Cherie Girod has had so many encoun-ters with her resident cougar over the past week that she’s named it Henri Mancini after the com-poser of the Pink Panther theme song. While it doesn’t sing “de dunt”, the dark colored, 75 pound feline predator has gotten so comfort-able that it began visiting her front porch and sitting under her car. Girod has been worried about her family and farm animals - and her house cat, missing since June 1, the same night that the cougar stared her down after crawling from under her car. Since that day, Girod has spent some time staring down local authorities who she thinks are taking too much time responding to her re-quests for a trapper. After several calls to state sena-tors and other higher ups, the Dept of Fish and Wildlife came to verify the cougar’s presence on June 3. They found several tracks

along a river - and one track next to her horse pasture. According to state regulations, a cat can only be trapped and removed if it poses a threat to human safety. One definition of such a threat is by showing a loss of wariness of humans and repeatedly being sited during the day. Many of Girod’s sightings have occurred at night, but one time it paced her at her fence line during the day. Neighbors are concerned, too. Debi Aggas lives next door and notes that

Sharing the road, sharing the river

The Santiam Canyon is a Mecca for outdoor en-thusiasts, especially on warm spring weekends.Visitors from all across the country come to share in our abundant natural beauty. From the trails of Mt. Jefferson to the flows of the North Santiam River, the people come to experience what we lo-cals have the opportunity to enjoy on a daily basis. Pictured above: Members of “Bike the US for MS” from the eastern states make a quick pit stop in Mill City Monday before heading east on Hwy 22. Final destination: San Diego. These adventurers bike to raise funds and awareness for Multiple Scle-rosis research. www.biketheusforms.org. Below: Team Leaders Nathan and Rob from “Adventure Without Limits”, an equal op-portunity recreation provider from Forest Grove, prepare a group of students from Oregon School for the Deaf at Hammond Park in Mill City for a float down the N. Santiam. www.awloutdoors.com.

Dances with CougarsLocal landowner struggles with repeated visits

from a big cat

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By Michelle Gates When it comes to the environment, Santi-am Canyon residents have struggled with the ability to use their land like they want and still comply with government regula-tions to protect native species. Local landowner Tom Fencl is one of those. “I saw the writing on the wall,” said Fencl. “It was either let the environmen-talists control everything or get involved.” Twenty years ago, Fencl joined the North Santiam Watershed Council, a non-profit creek restoration group that helps land-owners return creeks and watersheds to their natural state. Funded by grants and utility fees, the group is community driven, local and vol-untary. They can even help landowners get paid to give up agricultural land for restoration efforts. Through the federal government’s farm bill, landowners can receive rents for acreages that they designate for this pur-pose. Properties must be agricultural and the respective county starts by doing a site check to determine eligibility. Zoning is not necessarily a determinate and the his-

tory of the property use can sometimes qualify it. “A lot of landowners don’t even know the program ex-ists,” said Liz Redon, coor-dinator for the Watershed Council. Local residents, as well as members of the Mill City Planning Commission, joined a tour June 4, of several San-tiam Canyon restoration sites, including the Snake Deford Creek Restoration Site on Tom Fencl’s property. The group braved fields of cow patties to see the restora-tion efforts and were thankful to property owners for letting them come see their ef-forts. Tom Fencl partnered with the Watershed Council and spent three days in 2009 us-ing his log loader to place logs back into Snake Deford Creek. He also built fencing to prevent stream-side grazing and cow crossing bridges to prevent soil erosion. Now, native fish are returning and the base of the stream bed is building up to

flood plain level, which will help prevent widespread flooding of the surrounding fields. And he’s not the only local who’s getting involved. Steve Kirsch’s property runs right through Valentine Creek, where he’s been working with the Watershed Coun-cil to restore native vegetation and collect fish data, among other projects. For more information, contact the North Santiam Watershed Council at 503-930-8202 or www.nsantiamwatershed.org.

Local farmers work toward creek and wetland restoration

Federal program pays landowners rent for qualifying agricultural watersheds

Mill City landowner Tom Fencl (left) family has worked on this property since 1922. He saw the environmental

changes coming twenty years ago and feels its important to stay involved. “When mom and dad were doing this, you farmed to your best management practices. They

didn’t have time to think about conservation. I felt that if I didn’t get proactive, there would be so many restrictions on the land that I wouldn’t be able to do anything with it.”

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Mill City Habitat house gets help from Africa

Refugees from Egypt and Kenya spent June 4 at the Mill City Habitat for Humanity house build on Kingwood - helping to finish the win-dows and exterior doors. The seven participants are in America as a result of a civil war in 1990 which left many people in Africa living in refu-gee camps. The volunteers are among five families that live in the northern Willamette Valley and sev-eral where there just to get out and help. Three are local high school students who will use the volunteer hours toward graduation require-ments. The Canyon Weekly thanks all the vol-unteers for their help!

Mill City Christian Church auction grosses over $14,000 for building fund

Top: Mill City Mayor and auctioneer Tim Kirsch drives the crowd. Left: Beth and Sarah Chatleain share a laugh.

The bays of the new Gates Fire Hall were once again filled last Saturday, not with fire trucks and gear, but with tables of happy friends and neighbors getting together for a common cause, to help the Mill City Christian Church raise money for a new building. Potential bidders dined on roast beef and chicken, and strolled the silent auction tables while taking in music provided by Ken Cartwright and friends. The live auction followed, with items such as weekend at the coast, a ready to butcher steer, and a king sized hand stitched quilt taking top dollar. “Regardless of the money raised for the building, it was a great event for the community, both socially and as a witness to our abilities to come together and support each other in our endeav-ors,” said Pastor Brian Byers. The current building, although structurally sound, was built before 1929 and not only doesn’t meet current handicap accessibility standards, but also is “sorely lacking in square feet,” according to Pastor Byers. Other issues include the only two toilet rooms are in the basement, again, not wheel chair accessible and the wir-ing is completely outdated. “If you turn a switch on at the front of the church, the restrooms have no power at all,” reports the pastor. To donate or learn more visit their web site at www.millcitychristianchurch.com.

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Todd Miller takes the helm at local online

K-12 school Oregon Connections Academy (ORCA), the state’s leading tuition free virtual public school is proud to announce Todd Miller from Gates will become the new Principal at the school this month. “I am thrilled to begin working with the staff at ORCA,” said Miller. “I see a bright future for Oregon Connections Academy and I am hon-ored to lead this talented team.” Miller has served as Principal at Gates Elementary School, Vice Principal at Mill City Middle School in Mill City, and held other teaching positions in the Santiam Canyon School District. Miller explained, “My experiences as a special education teacher and school adminis-trator in rural Oregon public schools have helped prepare me for this unique position.” Jerry Wilks, the current Principal and Executive Director at ORCA, is retiring after 41 years in education. He has been at Oregon Connections Academy since 2007. ORCA currently serves over 2500 stu-dents from all over the state. The school offers Oregon-certified teachers, a standards-aligned curriculum, state-of-the-art technology tools, an extensive selection of electives and clubs, and community experiences to create an individualized alternative to the brick-and-mortar classroom. Oregon Con-nections Academy started in 2005 and operates under a charter from the Scio School District. “This school fills such a needed niche and it has proven successful for stu-dents grades K through 12. The more I learn about the school, the more I am amazed,” noted Miller. “The individu-alized education each ORCA student receives was one of the many reasons I made the tran-sition from brick-and-mortar schools to this virtual educa-tion environment.” Enrollment is currently un-derway for the next school year. Families interested in free virtual school from home

are encouraged to learn more at www.ConnectionsAcademy.com

4th of July fundraiser buttons on sale now

It’s an easy way for locals to help sup-port Mill City’s Fourth of July celebra-tion - and be a part of a long-standing tradition. For just $1, the buttons are available for sale at Mill City City Hall, Mill City Pharmacy, US Bank, and through this year’s prince and princess.

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What’s more, modern technology has also brought us “invisible braces,” like Invisalign®, which give teens and adults a virtually invisible way to straighten teeth, while also allowing you to chew food, sleep without disrup-tion, and avoid entanglements with an-noying wires. To learn more about how to make your next dental visit more comfortable, and, get a free check-up, exam and digital x-rays in the process (a $202 value, FREE to Canyon Weekly readers), just call SofTouch™ Dental at 503-371-2424 and mention the Canyon Weekly. © 2011, Jerry Jones Direct. Used with permission

Wild Wing Wednesday &Tex Mex Thursday

at Marion Forks Restaurant

Local restaurant owner Wayne Ret-tinger is getting ready for the summer travel season by offering spicy, BBQ or plain wings for only .60 each every Wednesday. On Thursday, take the fam-ily for a short jaunt into our beautiful forest and get festive with $9.99 Tex Mex Thursday. Only at Marion Forks Restaurant on Hwy 22, just past Idanha. Dinner specials run 4pm-close. Open daily 8am-8pm.

Sheriff reports three days of beer runs at

Circle K It could have been the Memorial Day holiday that brought out some unknown beer thieves to Mill City’s Circle K con-venience store. According to the Linn County Sher-iff’s report, the store was targeted on 9:30pm, May 29 by a balding man in his mid-20’s who headed west out the

door with an 18 pack of Coors Light. One day later, at 12:56am, a man again visited the store in search of free beer. This time, the caller reported the man was on foot, but also reported hearing a car door slam. There was no indication of what brand of beer was taken. May 31, 3:36pm the beer thief appar-ently needed a refill. A white male in his mid-20’s with a slender build, about 5’6”, bald with a black sweater and jeans made off with even more beer, brand unknown. No official connection between the three beer runs has been made.

Free summer meals for kids at Santiam

High School The USDA Summer Food Service Program is offering free meals for ages 1-18 at Santiam High School cafete-ria this summer. Starting June 20 thru August 18, meals will be served Mon-Thurs (except July 4) from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Meals are free for ages 1-18 and adults can eat for $2. For more information or to get involved, contact the school dis-trict office at 150 SW Evergreen, Mill City or 503-897-2321.

Metal /Progressive/AltRock concert Saturday Four young bands with lots of energy and love for music are playing in Mill City this Saturday at Liberty Fellow-ship on Hwy 22 next to Circle K. The all northwest line up includes Adonija, Our Mistaken Grace, Disco for Deer, and the N. Santiam Canyon’s own March of May. Show starts at 8pm with tickets $5. Brought to you by End-ing Evermore Productions from Salem.

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Gates Elementary April Students of the Month

Back row (l to r): Alexis Saari, Nevaeh Beldon, McKenzie Dodge, Benjamin Crall,

and Connor Forste. Front row (l to r): Grace Goodell, Alizabeth Gonzales-Twede, Jace

Aguilar, Julia Miller, and Mariah Petty.

Mill City Middle School 8th Grade Graduating Class In no particular order: Kara Conner, Breanna Duncan, Kennedy Dupuis, Anna Frieden, Maygan Grigsby, Jorge Guzman,

Timmy Hagen, Lily Hopson, Dakota Livolsi, Nicholas Martin, Davina Moore-Hamilton, Jose Salinas, Daisy Sandoval, Jesus Vazquez, Joey Walczak, Salvador Winn, Grant Allbritton, Jordan Baney, Michael Baney, Breaden Cook, Carlos Delacruz,

Mariah Gandy, Mariah Goodell, Elizabeth Higgins,Alexis Kirsch, Rebecca Marr, Ashley Newton, Christian Syverson, Hannah Thompson, also pictured teacher Janet Sexton.

The sun shone brilliantly for the kids at Gates Elementary last Friday for their “Aloha School Luau” and field day. The smiles that abound were even more brilliant as grades K-4 raced from one event to the next, led on by visiting students from Santiam High. Pictured: Miranda Fuentes runs under the big parachute while 4th graders from Angela Moreno’s class learn wind technology. Odin Bogle from Connie Brown’s kindergarten class carries a rubber chicken over an obstacle course.

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CONGRATULATIONS

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Congratulations 2011 Adult Learners! Tim Widmer (below) of Gates obtained his Masters of Education from Lewis and Clack College while work-

ing full time as a special ed teacher in the area. Tim’s expertise is in online learn-ing and he created www.hy-bridteachingcafe.com as his thesis. Jill Cohen (right, posing with her “Alice the Nurse” doll) of Gates received her Registered Nurs-ing degree from Chemeketa after working for 20 years as a homebirth midwife, and while raising her two youngest children. Jill will continue to work at Santiam Hospital.

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The snowfields on Mount Jefferson and Three Fingered Jack got new snow in May this year, and they are melting slowly but they have a long way to go. This has been one of the wettest Springs on record. Most of the early snow usually runs into Detroit Lake by the end of May, but it will be mid to late June this year before the lake outflow (which needs to match inflow) reduces enough to provide safe navigation flows below the Lake in the upper river. Some of the lower river sections are both navigable and fishable in higher levels, such as we have now. The run between Packsaddle and Fishermen’s Bend is very sensitive to high water for both navigation and fish liv-ability. Steelhead and salmon do not spawn well in high water. Half a dozen of the rapids between Packsaddle and Mill City have very large waves and whirlpools that are navigation problems, especially above 2,500 cubic feet per second river flow. Even when flows are high, lower river sections may be excellent for boating and fishing, depending on river clar-ity and temperature. This year, it looks like the river may drop under 2,500 cfs as late as June 15 or June 20. The Army Engineers are look-ing closely at forecasts, and there are so many variables that they need some flexibility for predictions.There is another “Learn the River” trip sched-uled for June 18 from Packsaddle to Fisher-men’s Bend. Info: 503-897-3301.

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Keyboardist Needed for 5pm Saturday evening church services. St. Catherine’s of Sienna in Mill City. Fee negotiable. Email lharrington @wbcable.net or call (503) 897-3432

New fitness classes in Lyons! Zumba and Zumba Gold . Classes start July 6th. Call 503 383-4359 or visit www.santiamdance.com

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Across3. Plans underway to restore these, and the waterfowl thank you.6. Buy yours for a buck to support the 4th.7. They’re “wild” at Marion Forks.9. Eat all you want for $9 at the Korner Post on Fridays.12. With a big cat or a big band.13. Kids can get these free all summer!17. An acronym for a local online school.18. Free concert series at this park in July.19. Dinner and an auction to help build one.20. Metalcore/progressive rock this Saturday.

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Coming Soon!Learn the River with Bill SandersonJune 18: Packsaddle to Fisherman’s Bend. Join members of the North Santiam River Guides Association, and North Santiam Watershed Council. Info: 503-897-3301 Father’s Day Car Show at Marian Estates in Sublimity. June 18, 1-3pm. Free hot dogs and sno-cones with music by The Breeze and dance performance by Steppin’ Up Jazz. 390 SE Church St. Info: 503-769-3499.Nominations for the Santiam High School 2011 Hall of Fame due June 20. Categories: Former Student, Former Staff Member (teacher, coach, classified staff), Former Team or Group, and Supporter or Booster for the school district. Info: 503-897-2311.North Santiam Chamber of Commerce opens new visitor centers July 1 at Green Mountain Real Estate in Mill City and Trexler Farm, Mehama.Santiam High Reunion Class of ‘81 July 2-3. Informal dinner at Mt. Edge Cafe on July 2, 7pm. Family style potluck July 3, 2pm at Russ & Judy

Goffin’s house. Info: Cindy Zosel (Kirsch) 360-260-0803 or jc5zosels@aol.com (subject: reunion).Marian Estates June 25 Open House/Health Fair/BBQ/Antiques appraisal AARP Driver Safety Class Aug 8-9, 9am-1pm, Canyon Senior Center. Participants who qualify can receive a discount on their insurance premiums (savings determined by insurance company.) 8 hours total; there is no on-street practice or “final exam”. The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Social Graces Rally Obedience Dog Classes starts June 5. Tuesdays at 6pm at Scout Cabin in Mill City. Learn coordinated movements for fun, low key walking courses. Six weeks, $75. All ages of dogs; basic obedience and

instructor approval needed. Limited enrollment, multiple dog/class discounts avail. 503-859-3647. Canyon Readers at Trexler Farm in Mehama: July 14 discussion is Moloka’i by Alan Brennert. August 11 discussion is The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula Le Guin. Dinner starts at 6:30 or come for the discussion which starts at 7:00. Info: Herb Bastuscheck 503-859-2668.

Local EventsWednesday, June 82-4pm Marian Estates Auxiliary BINGO, Mau-rice’s Bistro at Marian Es-tates, 390 SE Church Street, Sublimity. $5.00 to play, 10 Game Packet (3-up) and dauber included. Open to everyone - Win cash prizes.

Info: (503) 932-4667.6:30-8:30pm Lions Club meets at Mt. Edge Cafe7pm Kroc Theater Presents Anne of Green Gables at SHS Auditorium.Proceeds benefit the SHS International Club. Adults $6, kids with adult are FREE. 503-897-23027pm Lyons-Mehama Water District board meeting at Mehama Fire HallThursday June 9

6:30pm Canyon Readers at Trexler Farm, Mehama. This week: Titus Groan by Mervyn Peake. Dinner at 6:30pm, discussion starts at 7:00pm. Info: Herb Bastuscheck 503-859-2668. 6-8pm Mill City Gates Recreation Association meets at Scout Cabin 49003 Remine Rd, MCFriday, June 109-11:30am Mill City Planning Commission at the fire hall11am First Books last book give-away at Santiam High School Commons. Sponsored by the Frank Foundation and SCYFA.5pm Prime Rib Dinner at Mt. Edge Cafe Reservations recommended. $17.95 and up. 503-897-2741. Baby Back Ribs served on Saturday.8pm Comedian Chris Warren performs at Mill City Eagles Lodge Tickets are $10 each, purchase at the door. New members welcome. Saturday, June 1110am T-ball at Moberg field. Mill City vs. True Value T’s7-10pm Ending Evermore Productions Presents “The Beginning” at Liberty Fellowship Church 250 Santiam Hwy. Bands include: Adonijah, Disco for Deer, our Mistaken Grace and our own local band March of May $3/$5 at door.Free fishing statewide to all persons, regardless of age. State size restrictions and catch limits are in effect.

10am-1pm Ages 12 and under: Free Fishing Day at Foster Lake Lewis Creek Park on the north shore of Foster Lake. (541)367-3492 10am-2pm Ages 18 and under: Detroit RD Free Fishing Clinic Kids Hoover Campground on Detroit Lake. 503-854-4219 9am-12pm Ages 10 and under: Middle Fork RD Free Fishing Event

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Sunday, June 12Free fishing statewide to all persons, regardless of age. State size restrictions and catch limits are in effect.Monday, June 137-9pm Lyons Fire District Board Meeting at the fire hall7-9pm Lyons Library Board meetingTuesday, June 14Fourth of July weekend Slow pitch Softball Tournament sign-ups due. Game held on July 3 at Allen Field in Mill City. $5 individuals/$20 teams. 503-897-2302.6-8pm Mill City City Council Meeting at MCMS libraryThursday, June 1628th Annual Free Junior Police Fishing Derby at Detroit Lake. Free. Kids will be picked up and returned in Mehama, Mill City and Detroit. Ages 8-13 and pre-register with the Stayton Police Department by June 12. Fishing pole and tackle provided. Permission slips/more info at Santiam Sports Center in Mill City (897-2881) or through the Stayton Police Dept.6:30pm Santiam Canyon School Dist budget meeting at the district office on Evergreen. 503-897-23217-8pm North Santiam School District Board Meeting

Weekly Events Mondays4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12 grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, ect. FREE. Mill City Baptist Church.6-7:30pm Eagles Lodge Taco Night New members welcome. 897-3100

Tuesdays10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Baptist Church 446 Cedar St, Lyons 503-910-4918 12pm Senior Meals Fellowship Hall, Mill City Presbyterian Church. Meals on Wheels avail. Ruth:503 897-22041pm Eagles Lodge Bingo Open to everyone. New members welcome. Mill City 897-31007:30pm Santiam Al-Anon for family and friends of alcoholics, open meeting, Mt. View Church, First and Main,Aumsville (Next to Neufeldt’s Restaurant)Wednesdays10am-3pm Judy’s Art Class at Mill City Eagles Lodge. Open to the public. $10, 503-859-2213.4pm-close Wild Wing Wednesday at Marion Fork Restaurant Wings your way (spicy,bbq,or plain) 60 cents each. 503-854-36697pm. AA Meeting Santiam Chapel, Lyons. 7:30-8:30pm Idanha AA at City HallThursdays12pm Senior Meals. Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian Church, 897-220410am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates Church, all levels! 897-21024pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12

grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos Ball. FREE. Mill City Baptist Church.4pm-close Tex Mex Thursday at Marion Forks Restaurant Mexican cuisine for your enjoyment. Only $9.99. 503-854-36695:45-9:30pm Teen Movie Night Ages 10-18 First Christian Church, Mill City. All kids MUST be picked up at 9:30pm. Free. 503-602-8742 6pm Cedars Taco Night, Detroit FridaysFree Knife Sharpening Fridays Gene’s Meat Market on Fridays from 3pm-6pm; Located at the flashing yellow light on Hwy 22 in Mehama. 503-859-2252.10am-12pm Kid Zone Fun, crafts and a FREE sack lunch. Mill City Baptist Church. 140 N. 1st. St (503) 536-54141pm Canyon Senior Center Open Pinochle 844 South First St, Mill City 503-897-41767:30-8:30pm Idanha AA Mtg at City Hall

Gates Community Church of Christ

“..reaching the canyon for Christ.”

Mike Stair, MinisterSunday School 9am

Worship 10am

40070 Gates School Rd(503)897-3210

gates.community@yahoo.com

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Free concerts at Mill City’s 4th of July Celebrations

New this year! Free Concerts in the Park at Kimmel Park in Mill City July 2, 3, 4th!

Saturday, July 2nd• Hank Hirsch and friends 4-6pm.• Kevin Asman and Tongue and Groove

(“Muhatma Gumbo” Blues) 6-8pm• The Green Machine Jazz Ensemble

8-10 pmSunday, July 3rd• Moonlight Mile with Robert Richter

and Dana Fontaine (Folk and Celtic) followed by

• RTA (Alternative/New Alternative)Monday July 4th • Local Battle of the Bands winner-

March of May (post-hardcore/experi-mental/metalcore)

• RTA 5pm until??

many animals that usually live in her

field are gone, like deer and geese. She hasn’t actually seen the cougar, but worries about her family. “My grandkids are here all the time. I can’t let them out of my sight.” Other neighbors are less concerned about the threat to animals, like Jahn

Hoover. His herd of goats and horses have remained untouched, which he thinks is because of his herd dog, Brina, who lives outside in the pasture. Cherie Girod doesn’t feel her small dogs would stand much chance against the cougar, but she has used other tactics to try to scare it away. She’s installed a motion sensor alarm and “at least 1,000” motion lights. Friends of Facebook have recommended other ways to get rid of it, but Girod has kept her sense of humor. “He’s my juvenile boyfriend and I’m actually the old cougar after him,” joked Girod. “I wouldn’t mind him so much if he wasn’t so jealous and wanted eat my family and come in the front door...my husband is home, for crying out loud. Maybe I’ll invite him over for tea.”

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Neighbors use dogs, lights to scare cougar

Santiam High School 2011 graduating class had a better than average send off, thanks to their hard work and generous donors. The Seniors were awarded a potential of $537,503 in college scholarships this year. It is a poten-tial, as the students must follow through and complete their schooling to be eligible for the entire amount. Considering there are only 42 students in this years graduating class, and 6 of those are exchange students, the opportunities to have their college tuition at least partially paid for is impressive. In addition to the 2 full ride U of O Quinn Scholarships already awarded, there were several military related awards,a $500 Ethyl Hickey award to the Valedictorian, Phillip Sexton; the Tom Hirons award for $2000 went to Jacob Strickland; and two $1000 per year awards from an anonymous donor “the Wolverine” went to Daniella Martinez and Daniella Salinas. Also, the Santiam Scholar-ship committee awarded $18,285 total dis-tributed amongst 11 students. Local money supporting local kids The Santiam Scholarship is funded each year by proceeds from the Scholarship Ban-quet and auction that takes place each fall. Another Canyon “don’t miss” event.

SHS graduates eligible for over half a million

in scholarships