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The Canyon WeeklyDecember 14, 2011 Volume 2, Issue 50

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

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It’s official. After months of planning, re-planning and quite a bit of scrutiny, the security fence is now up, the build team trailer is parked, and the ground officially broken at the site of Mill City’s new City Hall on the corner of 1st and Fairview. Council members, citizens, donors and builders gathered Tuesday afternoon to witness what is no-less than a momentous occasion. Adam Thomas, the team leader from Precision Construction was there, shovel in hand. “I’m just happy to be able to get started on this project,” he said, reporting that excavation will begin this Thursday by Z Excavation of Silverton. The entire build process will take roughly 5 ½ to 6 months to finish, weather permitting, ac-cording to the design build team. As the crowd milled around in the frosty mud the word “finally” was echoed re-peatedly. “I’m quite pleased to be finally underway,” said city councilor Ann Hola-day. “It’s exciting for the community. I’m really looking forward to the ribbon cut-ting!” “I’m just glad it’s finally getting started,” said councilor Justin Merrill.

“The turn out, at such a short notice, shows the strong support from the commu-nity,” said Mayor Tim Kirsch. “ I too am happy to see it finally get going, and I’m happy we took our time to get it done right.” The short ceremony with photo ops was scheduled just prior to the evening’s city council meeting, where community mem-bers again mentioned concerns about the costs, and the choice of design team. Bill Downer, a former mayor and cur-rent business owner, voiced his opinion to the council. “Almost ½ million dollars and the new one doesn’t look a lot better than the one that burnt down. I’m disap-pointed we didn’t go with a local builder, I know a local framer who wanted the job, but he wasn’t contacted,” Downer said. Mayor Kirsch replied,” The local con-tractors can put in bids. We welcome the

bids, so send them over!” Kirsch further explained that the Precision Construction design team is still looking for “everything from concrete on up” including framing, sheet-rocking and roofing. Potential sub-contractors can visit the on-site trailer for information, and the council members stressed at the meeting to please pass the word to neighbors and friends who might be qualified and interested. The city of Mill City has a new up-to date website also, and can be viewed at www.ci.mill-city.or.us.The plans for the city hall, with projected costs and updated information is located under “News and Events.”

Construction starts at Mill City City Hall Design team taking bids from local contractors, needing “everything from concrete on up”

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USFS: From the Desk of the Ranger Salmon viewing in the Upper North Santiam River just got better! The De-troit Ranger District had a successful season working to improve fish habi-tat above Detroit Dam - in preparation for more fish which will be moved up-stream after the Minto Fish Collection Facility rebuild is completed. For example, specific projects im-proved salmon and steelhead habitat by using contractors based in Oregon, including some from the Santiam Can-yon. Partner funding from the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board helped increase these accomplishments. Habi-tat improvements benefit all aquatic life and overall watershed health. The Horn Creek Stream Restoration at Marion Forks Fish Hatchery improved a mile of habitat with wood place-ment and added spawning gravel to the stream. It’s an easy place for people to go to see spawning salmon every fall. Additional spawning habitat was impor-tant here because fish were digging up each other’s eggs due to lack of space. What does wood placement do? Trees placed in the stream provide refuge from predators and high flows. They also change flows, causing the creation of pools and spawning gravels and in-crease aquatic biodiversity and density

which provides food for the fish. Tree falling is a good way to easily put wood into creeks and rivers. This technique was used at Cleater Bend Campground into the Breitenbush River, French Creek and the North Santiam River above Marion Forks. Barrier culverts were removed this summer on the North Santiam River where it crosses Road #2266 (Parish Lake Road) and Road #2257 near Big Meadows Horse Camp. Some culverts create barriers that fish can’t get past. Now both crossings are cement bridges which don’t restrict fish passage at all. With the North Santiam Watershed Council working on improving habitat in the lower North Santiam, and great progress being made on the Minto Fish Collection Facility rebuild, I am very excited as I see all of the habitat improvements being completed on the Detroit Ranger District above Detroit Dam. The future for salmon and steel-head in the North Santiam looks very bright. I hope you will take the time to come visit your National Forest to enjoy the fishing and watch salmon spawning in their improved habitat.

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The ever popular Santiam Canyon School District Holiday Program proved a community wide people pleas-er, (with a crowd size rivaling that of July 4th) packing the gym at Santiam High School Tuesday night. The Emcee for the evening, Superin-tendent Brad Yates, in a Santa hat and black leather vest, kept the pace rolling as he introduced each class, kindergar-ten through high school. Classic rock guitar riffs and a harmonizing choir, jin-gle bells and red-nosed reindeer, Frosty and Feliz Navidad, and more came pouring from the children of the com-munity all dressed in their holiday best.

Many highlights included the 6th grad-ers signing “Somewhere over the Rain-bow” with glowing gloved hands under black lights, a narrated video produced by the 7th and 8th grade classes named, “What really happened to Grandma” and a show stopping performance of Santa Baby by senior high student Val-ley Hood wth her guitar. After all the singing and signing was done, the crowd was treated to a read-ing of The Night Before Christmas and invited to join in a song, just before Santa and his helper elves came roam-ing through the crowds passing out bags of treats for all.

Santiam School District Holiday Program

Clockwise from top: He sees you when you’re sleeping! The 1st-2nd grade class singing

“Santa Clause is Com-ing to Town”; SHS Band

members Aaron Burks and Jesse Keen; Ellie Funez-Angel, Angie Hopson, and Amanda Perez taking photos - in front of a full crowd; singer Valley Horn performing Santa

Baby. Center: Paparazzi shot of “THE REAL SANTA” caught in the crowd, with who he claimed was Mrs. Santa (later identified as Phyllis Scoot of Gates).

“It’s a long trip from the North Pole to the Equator!” said THE REAL SANTA.

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Fire Safety 101: your holiday tree

Natural Christmas trees, especially those purchased right after Thanks-giving, need special care to keep their freshness and fire resistance. The Mill City Fire Department has some tips: Put the tree in water as soon as pos-sible. If the tree was purchased at a lot, make a fresh cut at least ½ inch up on the end before putting it in your stand. This will improve the tree’s ability to absorb water. Water the tree daily. An average tree may consume between a quart and a gallon of water per day. If the water level gets below the cut of the trunk a seal will form and it will not absorb. Keep the tree away from all sources of heat to preserve its freshness. Min-iature or LED lights will not dry the needles out as fast as the larger bulbs. Make sure to never leave the lights on when you leave the house or when you go to bed at night. A dry tree can burn very quickly. If the needles are start-ing to fall off, get brittle or turn a dull green then it’s time to remove the tree. For more information on Christmas or Winter fire safety tips, contact the Mill City Fire Department at 503 897-2390, and have a safe and Merry Christmas!

Christmas Eve Mass Celebration

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Mill City will celebrate Mass for Christmas Eve on Sat, Dec 24 at 7pm. For information on other Catholic ser-vices in the area, call 503-769-2656.

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Members of the public are invited to attend a special meeting of the Santiam Canyon Youth & Fami-lies Alliance (SCYFA), scheduled for Dec. 19, 5:30pm at the Santiam Canyon School District Office, 150 SW Evergreen, Mill City. As the name implies, SCYFA is comprised of area citizens who rec-ognize the importance of building strong families, and the role that we as a community play in our chil-dren’s future. SCYFA is in the process of pursu-

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ing funds from the Marion County Children and Families Commission for a project to enrich our commu-nity. The project must be a collab-orative effort with other community partners, and must have measurable results. They are able to request up to $18,000 for the 2011-12 fiscal year. This project must meet one of at least three goals. It must: 1) help youth succeed, 2) help build safe, strong families, or 3) advance com-munity literacy. Interested parties are encouraged to join in the discussion of some pro-posed ideas that would meet one of the above goals. We want to hear your ideas on our community strengths, weaknesses, challenges that face children, youth and families, gaps or needs that are still lacking. The deadline for the funding ap-plication is January 6, 2012, so the group will be proceeding quickly. Please contact Nichole Cooper at 503-897-2321 (Santiam Canyon School District Office) by December 16 for more information.

Burn season ends December 15

December 15 is the last day of back-yard burning this year. Please make sure to call the burn information line at 503-769-3400. Burning season will reopen next spring, so cover those piles that did not get burnt and they will be good and dry to burn next spring. Remember NO BURNING AFTER DECEMBER 15!

Gene’s Meat Market/Mari-Linn athletic rafflefundraiser

Students at Mari-Linn School are selling raffle tickets to raise funds for athletics like football, volleyball, basketball and track. The raffle tickets are good for a 20lb pork pack (steaks, chops, ribs or sau-sage) or a 30lb combo pack (ground beef, roasts, steaks and bacon) from Gene’s Meat Market in Mehama. Tickets drawn on January 13. Tick-ets are $2 each (or 6 for $10) and can be purchased at the school office, 641 Fifth St, Lyons, 7am-4pm Mon-day - Friday. Info: 503-859-2154.

Our Thankgiving Dinner was a huge success this year. 48 people, 1 turkey, 1 ham, and all the fixings. It was one of our finest Thanksgiving Dinners ever, really. Nothing like good food and good company. Our Christmas Potluck Dinner and Monthly Meeting will be Dec 17, 6pm at Detroit City Hall, everyone’s invited. We can show everyone what good eat-ing is all about. Please bring the your children, I heard Santa might be there. Don’t forget your White Elphant Gift. The McCoy Creek Snowmobile Area Lower Parking Lot is about as complet-ed as it can be at this time. Thanks to the Federal Lakes, USFS, NW Quaders, and a whole lot of good people from the North Santiam Snowmobile Club to put it all together. Great job, folks. With the help of the “Detroit” U.S. For-

rest Service, we now have new windows and a new chimney at the warming hut at McCoy Snowmobile Area. They even did a little remodeling and clean up. We do appriciate you all. Update, CPR and First Aid Class will be held sometime in January, 2012. We wanted to wait until hunting season was over to get the maxium turn out. I hope you understand.

Club Calander Dec 31, 6pm New Years Eve Ride and Potluck Dinner at the Shelter: Dinner 7pm, Night Ride at 9pm.Jan 1, 10am New Years Ride at 10am, Lunch at the Shelter at 12pm.Jan 16-21, 2012 OSSA Convention in Burns, OregonJan 26 Annual Paulina Trip (Early Birds) One Day Early to Paulina, Jan 27-28 Paulina Trip (Club).

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Students and family gathered at Mari-Linn School cafeteria December 8 to cel-ebrate the winter season by making gingerbread houses and listening to perfor-mances by the newly formed Hornet Choir and 4th grade violinist Myra Cross. Attendees were given petite gingerbread house forms in the shape of recycled milk cartons - and decorations were donated by each class, like red hots from the 6th grade class and gum drops from the 3rd grade class. Sugar and Spice Bakery of Lyons donated the icing. The free event also served as practice for the Hornet Choir, a 6th grade elec-

tive class lead by music teacher Steve Dalyrmple. It was their first performance for the community, with students singing Winter Fantasy, Thinking of You/I’ll Be Home for Christmas (a montage dedi-cated to our troops away from home), Skateboard-ing Santa and Mary & Joseph.

Pictured left: Students Avery Ryes, Dawson Ryes and Ryan Nimin making gingerbread houses. Bottom: Choir

performance with 6th graders Willow Curry, Alyssa Black (hidden) Makenzie Stout, Tim Kane, Trinity Saun-ders, Lyndsey DeSantis, Emilee Robbins (hidden), Joslyn

Corrder, Madi Knox, Kayla Ritchie and music teacher Steve Dalrymple. Singer Sheree Donahue was absent.

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McDonalds of Stayton Mari-Linn School Midwest Construction Mill City Presbyterian Church Modern Building Systems North Santiam Paving N. W. Natural Gas Our Town OutsidePride.com Pacific Coast Electric Pacific Power Foundation Panezanellie’s Poppa Al’s Pro line Construction Prudential Real Estate Red Built Regis High School Rick’s Track Hoe Service. Inc Ron Broughton Construction Rosies Mountain Coffee House Salem Contractors Exchange Skyline Ford Slayden Construction St Boniface Catholic Church Stayton Christian Church Stayton City Planner Stayton Elementary School Stayton Police Stayton Family Mortgage Stayton High School Stayton High School Key Club Stayton Planning Commission Stayton United Methodist Church Sublimity Fire Sublimity Harvist Festival Sugar and Spice Trahan Construction Trexler Farm Store Cafe Stayton United Methodist Church U S Bank Wells Fargo Bank West Coast Bank

Merry Christmas to all Our Wonderful Supporters

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Many things are excellent when they are cold and clear, including the North Santiam River. Most of the leaves have fallen from the hardwood trees, so we can see more of the river bank and valley as we drift down the river. Steelhead, salmon, and trout are visible through the clear water, and we see lots of them. There are also quite a few ju-venile fish that big birds are feeding on. River volume at Packsaddle last week was around 1,300 cubic feet per second, and Mehama was 1,700 cfs. That is about 3 ½ feet deep on the Mehama gauge. The forecast is for the river to have the same volume for the next week. Unexpected rains would change that. River temperature is cold. Upstream from Detroit Lake, the temperature is around 38F. Below the Lake, it is 44 at Packsaddle and around 38 at Mehama. Note that the river gets colder as it flows over the icy ground as it goes down into the valley. Packsaddle to Fishermen’s Bend or Me-hama is in very good condition for expert boaters. The big waves and tricky white water are manageable this week, and rains will make that run hazardous later in the season. Winter officially starts December 20, which is the shortest day of the year. Fishermen’s Bend to Stayton has dozens of excellent medium difficulty rapids and lots of places for fish, game, and boaters to enjoy. The river is a little colder than Pack-saddle and Minto areas, so some of the fish will be going upstream for better water.

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Events Coming Soon

Steelheaders Salem Chapter meets on Dec. 20, 7pm at Keizer Community Center with a potluck dinner. Fishing in Bristol Bay, Alaska and plans for upcom-ing Learn the River trips, Minto Park cleanups, and fishing clinics. Guests welcome.North Santiam River Guides Associa-tion meets at Neufeldt’s Diner in Aums-ville on December 28, 6pm. Learn the River Trips and planning for the annual Winter banquet.FREE Zumba demos at Santiam High School Commons with Nicole Miller.

• Thursday, Jan. 5 5:30-6pm• Wednesday, Jan. 11 6:30-7pm

Thinking of your New Year’s Resolution? Come give it a try - and see why so many are integrating this into their health and weight loss goals!North Santiam Chamber of Com-merce Greeters Networking Do you have a business or customers in the Santiam Canyon? Join us a out monthly networking events to make community connections and promote your product or service. Free, guests welcome. Info: 503-897-5000, www.NSChamber.org or director@nschamber.com. • January 3, 2012 at 8:30-10am at Poppa Al’s Famous Hamburgers 198 NW Santiam Boulevard, MIll City.

Canyon Readers at Trexler Farm in Me-

hama. This group has about 6-10 people of all ages in a comfortable group discus-sion format. Come tell us your impression of the book! Dinner served by Sharlene Trexler, who opens her restaurant just for the event. Upcoming books include - Jan 12: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Feb 9: Monte Walsh by Jack Schaeffer (author’s first novel was made in to movie). Dinner 6:30pm, discussion at 7pm every second Thursday of the month. Info: Herb Bastuscheck 503-859-2668.

Events This WeekWednesday, December 14

12pm Lyons Garden Club meets at Lyons Fire Hall. Christmas potluck lun-cheon; please bring a White Elephant/$10 gift to exchange. $5 annual dues, new members/guests welcome. Info: Jean Evett 503-859-2363 or Diane Stockmar, 503-394-2197.2-4pm Marian Estates Auxiliary BIN-GO at Maurice’s Bistro 390 SE Church St. Sublimity, OR 97385. (503) 932-46674-6pm Mill City Middle School girls basketball at St. Mary’s.4pm Mill City Middle School Girl’s Basketball game at St. Mary’s.6:30pm Dog Obedience and Manners Classes with Social Graces Dog Train-ing. Special time with your doggie “Best Friend” during the Holidays! Includes walking on leash, coming when called,

polite greetings and understanding a communicating effectively with your dog. Mill City Scout Cabin on Remine Rd. Fee $75. Pre-registration needed prior to start. Individualized Instruction also available on pre-scheduled basis (arranged location or Instructor may come to you!). 503-859-3647. E-mail: socialgracesdogtrain-ing@gmail.com7pm Mari-Linn School Long Range Planning Commission at the North San-tiam School Dist office.7-8pm Lyons-Mehama Water District Board meets at Mehama Fire Hall

Thursday, December 157pm North Santiam School Board (Mari-Linn) meets at the District Office, 1155 N Third Avenue, Stayton.5:30pm Free Christmas Feast for kids at Mill City Christian Church. Com-plete with turkey and all the trimmings. All youth ages 10-18 welcome. 251 SW 3rd St, Mill City.

Friday, December 163:30-10pm Santiam High School Bas-ketball home games vs. Colton7pm Giving Tree Wrapping Party Come help at Mill City Eagles Lodge (640 Broadway). Donations of wrapping paper, tape and ribbon also needed.Gates Neighborhood Watch Coloring Contest Awards for toddlers thru 4th grade at the Gates Post Office. 7-9pm Annual Gates Neighborhood

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Watch Outdoor Lighting Contest judging for homes in the Gates area. 7pm Gates City Council meets at Gates City Hall

Saturday, December 1711am-2pm Joseph’s Storehouse of Hope Food Bank Distribution Day at Mari-Linn School 641 Fifth Street Lyons. Volunteers please come at 9am. Thank you for your help!9am-12pm Breakfast with Santa at Santiam High School Commons. Pic-tures with Santa are $3, All-You-Can-Eat breakfast: $4 adults, $3 ages 6-12 and FREE for ages 5 and under. Sponsored by the Canyon Senior Center.10am-12pm Santa Clause is Coming to Town! Mill City Eagles Lodge at 640 Broadway, Mill City. Bring the children with their Christmas wish lists! Free. Info: 503-897-3100.6pm Detroit Snowmobile Club Christ-mas Potluck Dinner and Monthly Meet-ing. Beaverages 6pm, dinner at 6:30pm at Detroit City Hall,7pm Once Upon a Grinchmas . Christ-mas production at Santiam Chapel As-sembly of God 44- 5th St, Lyons. 503-859-2643. Free.

Monday, December 195:30pm Idanha/Detroit Fire Board meets at Detroit meeting room.5:30pm Santiam Canyon Youth & Families Alliance public input meeting to discuss possible uses of $18,000 youth grant being sought. Santiam Canyon School District Office, 150 SW Ever-green, Mill City. Info: 503-897-2321Holiday SHS Varsity Basketball tour-nament at Bandon High. Dec 19-21.7pm Lyons-Mehama Neighborhood

Watch meets at Meham Community Church 1136 Morris (Blair).

Ongoing Weekly EventsMondays

4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12th grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, ect.FREE. Mill City Baptist Church.6:30-8pm Zumba in the Canyon with Nicole Miller 1 hr. cardio, 30 mins. abs & glutes (bring your mat) $5/session. Santiam High School commons 265 SW Evergreen St. Mill City 503-949-7621

Tuesdays10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Bible

Fellowship, Lyons 910-491812pm Senior Meals Fellowship Hall, Mill City Presbyterian Church. Meals on Wheels: Ruth:503 897-22041pm Bingo Mill City Eagles Lodge, new members welcome. 503 897-31007:30pm Santiam Al-Anon for family and friends of alcoholics, open meeting, Mt. View Church, Aumsville

Wednesdays10am-3pm Judy’s Art Class at Mill City Eagles Hall. Oil painting, all levels welcome. Weekly on Wednesdays. Drop in, open to all. 503 859-22137pm Wii Bowling MC Eagles Lodge. New members welcome. 503 897-31007pm. AA Mtg Santiam Chapel, Lyons.7:30-8:30pm Idanha AA at City Hall

Thursdays12pm Senior Meals. Fellowship Hall, Mill City Presbyterian Church. FREE3:30 After School Story Time at the Ly-ons Library. 279 8th St. 503 859-2366.5:30-9:30pm Teen Movie Night Ages 10-18 Mill City Christian Church, Mill City. All kids MUST be picked up at 9:30pm. Free. 503-602-874210am-3pm North Santiam Quil-ters, Gates Church, all levels! 897-2102

4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12 grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos Ball. FREE. Mill City Baptist Church.6-8pm EPIC Youth Group at Santiam Chapel in Lyons. Free.6:30-8pm Zumba in the Canyon with Nicole Miller 1 hr. cardio, 30 mins. abs & glutes (bring your mat) $5/session. Santiam High School commons 265 SW Evergreen St. Mill City 503-949-7621

FridaysFree Knife Sharpening Fridays at Gene’s Meat Market from 3pm-6pm (lim-it 5, please). At the flashing yellow light on Hwy 22 in Mehama. 503-859-2252.First Friday Free Soup at Gene’s Meat Market. Stop by from 4-6pm for a bowl of fresh made soup. First Friday of each month at the flashing yellow light on Hwy 22 in Mehama. 503-859-2252.10am-12pm Kid Zone Fun, crafts and a FREE sack lunch. Mill City Baptist Church. 140 N. 1st. St (503) 536-54141pm Canyon Senior Center Open Pinochle 844 South First St, Mill City 503-897-41767:30-8:30pm Idanha AA at City Hall

Gates Community Church of Christ

“..reaching the canyon for Christ.”Mike Stair, MinisterSunday School 9:45am

Worship 11am

40070 Gates School Rd(503)897-3210

gates.community@yahoo.com

Pastor Brian Byers 503-897-2716

251 SW 3rd St, Mill City

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Sunday School 9am

Worship 10am

www.millcitychristianchurch.org

1313 Main St, Lyons (503)859.4054

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Date: 12/04/11 Time: 11:17Description: SUSP-CIRCUMSTANCES100 Block BROADWAY ST Mill CityNarrative: Caller hard to understand..Spanish accent. Something about someone calling on the phone. Would like a deputy to come by.Date: 12/05/11 Time: 14:38Description: TRESPASS39600 Block ROCK CREEK RD Linn CountyNarrative: The is a camp on Weyerhauser property, male has red hair and this is an adult male. Weyer-hauser would like him off the property.Date: 12/05/11 Time: 18:32Description: DISTB-OTHER800 Block 1ST AV Mill City MILL CITY MAR-KETPLACE Narrative: Female at store that is causing a disturbance, she is heavily intoxicated and is refusing to leave the store, she is knocking things down, and is trying to buy more alcoholDate: 12/05/11 Time: 19:15Description: DISTB-OTHER45000 Block THOMAS CREEK RD Linn CountyNarrative: Caller said that her son is flipping out on drugs. She needs him to go to the hospital.Date: 12/06/11 Time: 13:34

Description: DOG COMPLAINT200 Block ALDER ST Mill City. Narrative: Caller reporting that the neighbors dog attacked theirdog. Caller will be contacting Marion Co dog con-trol and reporting this to them as well.Date: 12/06/11 Time: 19:21Description: THEFT-RPT39900 Block MAD CREEK RD Linn CountyNarrative: Caller said that he has had several saws taken and he knows where they are/who took them.Date: 12/07/11 Time: 2:53Description: PROWLER *THERE NOW*41600 Block KINGSTON-LYONS DR Linn County. Narrative: Caller reported that she got a 911 call advising someone was trying to get in her house then said someone was in her house and the phone disconnected.Date: 12/07/11 Time: 11:10Description: TRAFF-OTHER VIOL500 Block MAIN ST Lyons. Narrative: Caller reporting excessive speeds on Main St. today therewas a van driving backward at about 40mph. the van is a light brown colored mini van.Date: 12/07/11 Time: 13:49Description: SUSP-CIRCUMSTANCES

47100 Block LYONS MILL CITY DR Linn County. Narrative: Pr advising that her storage unit was entered.Date: 12/07/11 Time: 18:17Description: SUSP-CIR-CUMSTANCES500 Block ALDER ST Mill City. Narrative: Fe-male caller was yelling, stating that her care-

takers were leaving, and someone else was there who didn’t know how to care for her, and she feels her life is beingDate: 12/09/11 Time: 8:55Description: DISPUTE-NEIGHBOR1300 Block DOGWOOD ST Lyons. Narrative:Caller said that her brother is moving out and tak-ing her stuff as well as his own. Male has guns in the house and he is a felon.Date: 12/09/11 Time: 17:23Description: ASST-MOTORIST43800 Block HWY 226 Linn County MP23 HWY 226. Narrative: flat tire, 740 - tire has been fixed and subjects are on their wayDate: 12/10/11 Time: 8:11Description: TRESPASS *IN PROGRESS*100 Block 1ST AV Mill City. Narrative: Female at location who has been asked to leave but will not leave. unk weapons, unk if she walked/drove to location.Date: 12/10/11 Time: 12:27Description: SUSP-CIRCUMSTANCES700 Block 3RD AV Mill City. Narrative: Caller would like to talk to a deputy re: her mothers houseat listed location, her mom is in the hospital and theneighbors have taken her keys and her dog. Date: 12/10/11 Time: 13:39Description: WELF CHECK50200 Block KINGWOOD AV Linn County DAVIS AIRSTRIP. Narrative: Emergency landing, pilot was directed by the Seattle tower to land at this airstrip. Piper single engine.Date: 12/10/11 Time: 23:45Description: TRESPASS800 Block SANTIAM BV Mill City MOOSE LODGE. Narrative: Male has been asked to leave but is refusing Susp is in tan coat. Male is leaving at this time. Unkn for sure is he is still there.