2008 Mill City Fourth of July Celebration
This year's theme is Canyon Pride and as usual the kick off event for the festivities is the Annual Queen's Coronation. The
Santiam High School Auditorium will be the location of the Coronation, Saturday June 28th, at 3:00 pm. The 2008 Queen's court includes, Cilla Davidson, Taylor Gonzales and Teryn Thomas. One of these lucky girls will be crowned Queen and will proudly reign over the rest of the events. New to this year's coronation is a "Mr. Mill City" contest to be held during the time the judges' scores are tallied.
Grand Marshal of this year's parade is Mrs. Josephine Reid, wife of the late Dr. John Reid. The Reid's have a made Mill City home for well over 50 years and have a long history of giving generously to the community.
Calendar of Events:
Sunday, June 29th
Location: Kimmel Park
Mutt Show - $1.00 entry fee
Registration at Noon, Show starts at 1:00pm
All dogs must be on a leash!
"Dog-atories"
Best Costume Mutt Ugly Most Colorful Portliest Pooch
Best Trick Mutt/Owner look alike Frisbee Champ
Special Awards: Tiniest Dog, Oldest Dog, Largest Dog, Farthest Traveled
Mutt of the Year: Will ride in the Grand Parade
July 3, 2008
Street Dance, 8 pm - 11pm at the Mill City Middle School Covered area
Music DJ by Chad Dowling Productions
No Fireworks allowed at the dance! Security will be enforced and violators will be asked to leave!
July 4, 2008
Lions Club Breakfast, 7:00am - 11:00am at the Santiam High School Commons! Great Menu!
$6.00 adults and $4.00 for 12 and under
Festival Grounds:
Vendors will be on the grounds at Allen Field. Call Josh Weathers at 503-385-5313 for information on participating and pricing.
Grand Parade: $5.00 per entry, Kids 12 and under enter free, Final registration at 11:00am at Kimmel Park, Judging at 11:00am sharp! For more information or a release and registration form for the parade contact 503-769-8608.
Parade begins at NOON
Fireworks! Fireworks! Fireworks! The best part of the celebration! The Mill City Fire Department undoubtedly has a show stopping display of fireworks to dazzle the crowd. Donate generously to the Firefighters as they "pass the can!"
If you are in the Santiam Canyon area for the Fourth of July, be sure to visit Mill City for an Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration! I love Oregon! Let me show you why.
If you are thinking of buying or selling in Mill City, Gates or any of the surrounding cities, please call me at 800-423-7740 x1910.
Now more than ever experience counts!
Leslie Stewart, Realtor, CRS, eCertified
Licensed Broker in the State of Oregon
1155 First St, Stayton Oregon 97383 503-769-3449 www.BrendaAndSandy.com
Classical Chinese Garden, Portland Oregon
Tucked amongst the tall buildings in Portland is a gem of a tourist stop. Add the Portland Chinese Garden to your list of things to do when in Portland. The garden itself encompasses approximately one city block.
A pebbled walkway leads you passed one of several of the limestone rocks imported from China. It is reported that the Tai Hu rocks are prized for their four virtues which are: being top heavy, the rough texture, their slenderness, and the holes that allow the force of life to flow freely. The surrounding vegetation adds a colorful contrast to monochromatic rock formation.
The unique-shaped entrance entices the visitor to explore the courtyard of tranquility and leads to joyful anticipation of what may be around the next bend. Step on the rocks and massage your feet. It must have taken many hours to set these stones. The rock patterns are beautiful.
The garden proud incorporates the five elements of a classic Chinese garden: water, architecture, stone, plants and literature and arts. I love the reflective value of the water features, the goldfish, and the intricate wooden carvings. But I would have to say the many different pavilions were my favorite feature. I may never have the opportunity to visit China, but am glad I had a chance to visit the Classical Chinese garden in Portland.
For more information on hours and admission, Visit Portland Classical Chinese Garden
I love Oregon. Let me show you why! Call me at 800-423-7740 x1910 or email at LeslieS@prurep.com.
Now more than ever experience counts!
Leslie Stewart, Realtor, CRS, eCertified
Licensed Oregon Realtor in the State of Oregon
1155 First St, Stayton Oregon 97383 www.BrendaAndSandy.com
Free fishing Day at Detroit Lake
No license? No problem.
Free fishing weekend, this Saturday, June 7th, is your opportunity to try fishing anywhere in the state, without having to buy a license. We hope you'll discover a sport that you'll want to do again and again.
If you have a friend who's never fished before, this is your opportunity to introduce him or her to a pleasurable, life-long activity or take the kids to a free fishing weekend event.
Join the fun at Detroit Lake. More information can be obtained by calling Greg Grenbremer at 503-854-3522
Other areas of the State are sponsoring similar events. Clamming and crabbing are free on the Coastal areas as well. For more information contact the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, ODFW.
Detroit Fishing Derby June 19th, 2008
Santiam Canyon law enforcement agencies are organizing the 25th Annual Fishing Derby. This event benefits children from single-parent homes. The all day derby includes lunch and is aimed a children between the ages of 8-13. Space is limited to the first 50 children who register. Registration can be done by calling Donna Zimmerman of the Stayton Police Department at 503-769-3423.
Thanks to a very nice Realtor from Idaho, I had a request to add a weekly fishing report for the North Santiam. I appreciate your interested and the suggestion. I hope this helps! Leslie
North and South Santiam River: The North Santiam has been very high for the last several days and, though flows are moderating, is forecast to remain that way for a while. The South Santiam is fishable, but still a little high and expected to remain so during the near future. Steelhead numbers are increasing in the rivers and Chinook are beginning to show up in the lower Santiam.
The river is beginning to clear up but the water level for this time of year is unseasonably high.
Fish count at Willamette Falls, (Oregon City) as of Wednesday, May 28:
Daily Cumulative
Summer Steelhead 206 6107
Spring Chinook adult 164 5120
Spring Chinook jack 9 52
Spring Chinook mini jack 3 18
Stream flows in the Breitenbush and North Santiam rivers above Detroit Reservoir, and in Quartzville Creek above Green Peter Reservoir have come down from the very high levels of last week, but are still high and cold. Scheduled stocking will be delayed for another week.
Reported by: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Santiam River at From the Railroad Bridge in Mill City
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North Santiam River Water Levels
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Station Number |
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Gage Height & Feet |
Discharge ft3/s |
Long-term median flow |
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Sunday, June 01, 2008 |
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NORTH SANTIAM RIVER AT NIAGARA, OR |
06/01 10:56 |
4.74 |
3,440 |
2,030 |
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ROCK CREEK NEAR MILL CITY, OR |
06/01 11:00 |
7.58 |
129 |
31.0 |
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LITTLE N SANTIAM RIVER ABV EVANS CR, AT ELKHORN,OR |
06/01 10:30 |
6.43 |
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LITTLE N SANTIAM R BLW CANYON CK, NR MEHAMA, OR |
06/01 10:30 |
7.36 |
1,110 |
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LITTLE NORTH SANTIAM RIVER NEAR MEHAMA, OR |
06/01 10:00 |
5.24 |
1,240 |
510 |
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NORTH SANTIAM RIVER AT MEHAMA, OR |
06/01 10:10 |
5.42 |
5,520 |
2,770 |
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NORTH SANTIAM R AT GREENS BRIDGE, NR JEFFERSON, OR |
06/01 11:00 |
17.08 |
5,420 |
2,240 |
Reported by the USGS Water Resources
I love the Santiam Canyon and all it has to offer, let me show you my favorite places! If you are looking
for a home on the beautiful Santiam River, please contact me by phone at 800-423-7740x1910 or by email at leslies@prurep.com .
Now more than ever experience counts.
Leslie Stewart, Realtor, CRS, eCertified
Licensed Broker in the State of Oregon
The Brenda Bonebrake and Sandy Edwards Team
Prudential Real Estate Professionals
1155 First St, Stayton Oregon 97383
503-769-3448 800-423-7740 x1910
leslies@prurep.com
The City of Mill City, Oregon is once again planning for the upcoming holiday. Planned completely by volunteers and funded by donations, the celebration begins with a Kiddie Parade which is followed immediately by the Grand Parade. It is a
n old fashioned parade with participants from all over the Santiam Canyon.
The parade is lead by the Grand Marshall, followed by the queen and her court. Many repeat parade entries include the Shriner's motorized bathtubs, the Linn County Mounted Patrol, and units from the Gates, Lyons and Mill City Fire Departments. Be sure to check out the Mill City Fire Department "Princesses" truly a sight to see. The parade wouldn't be complete with out a visit from Smokey the Bear down from his patrol of the Willamette National Forest headquarters in Detroit.
After the parade, many vendor booths can be visited on Allen Field, at Santiam High School. The Arts and Crafts show is held in the high school gym and there is some talk of a car show this year.
Music and food booths are available at Kimmel Park beginning around 7:00 in the evening. Kimmel Park is the gathering point for the spectacular display of fireworks sponsored by the Mill City Fire Department. The Fire Department works very hard through out the year to raise money to provide the residents and visitors to an outstanding program. From the first loud "BOOM" resonating throughout the canyon as it echoes off the mountain sides, to the traditional "Good Nite" sparkling in the night sky, the men and women volunteers of company 790 works diligently to make every July Fourth a celebration and the fireworks display the pentacle of the evening.
Come see and hear for yourself why the fireworks in the canyon are something to behold.
If you would like more information on the Fourth of July Celebration in Mill City, please contact our office by email at info@BrendaAndSandy.com or call our office at 800-423-7740 x 1910.
Leslie Stewart, Realtor, CRS, eCertified
Prudential Real Estate Professionals
1155 First St, Stayton OR 97383
503-385-0033
LeslieS@Prurep.com
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