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The Canyon Weekly March 5, 2014
Volume 5, Issue 10
Your local news source for the North Santiam Canyon
Serving the communities of Lyons, Mehama, Elkhorn, Mill City, Gates, Niagara, Detroit, Breitenbush, Idanha and Marion Forks
Lyons welcomes Byron Brown as new city councilor
Editor’s Note: Lyons City Council welcomed Byron Brown as a new councilor on February 15. The position had been vacant for 4 months. Brown is a Lyons resident who currently volunteers with the city’s fire department. He said that he applied for the position of city councilor because he “just wants to help out.” Brown was approved with a vote by the council with the majority approval: 3 yay, 1 nay. His service was determined by a vote, rather than an election, because Brown is filling a partial term left open by the resignation of former councilor Troy Donahue. Brown will fill the position as City Councilor until his term ends on December 31, 2014. After that, he will go to the voters to determine if he should serve them for another 4 years, as per the city’s election rules. The following is an abbreviated transcript of the City Council meeting on February 25. By Daryl Atwood Councilors quoted are: Dan Burroughs - Mayor, Gary Alkire - City Mayor Pro-Tem Mark Orr - City Councilor, Jesse O’Dell - City Councilor Byron Brown was sworn in as a Lyons City Council member on Feb. 25, 2014. He was the only applicant in over 4 months. The council had not previously established a deadline for the open position. Councilor Mark Orr pushed for keeping it open longer, stating, “Why not give it two weeks to give everybody a chance.” Mayor Dan Burroughs thought that the few months that they have been accepting applications has been long enough. He said, “We just haven't had any applicants until Byron.” And he argued “It’s been going on for several (cont’d on page 10)
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The Lady Wolverines have been working hard to defeat their opponents. At Vernonia last week, the team won with a 30 point lead. Here, Lindsey Reeser celebrates after the game. Photo by Caroline Gillaspy; more on page 6.
Santiam girls qualify for quarter finals
By Daryl Atwood The Santiam High School girl’s basketball team won 41-37 against North Douglas in the Quarter Finals Wednesday night at Pendleton. Earlier in the season, the Lady Wolverines defeated North Douglas, and they did it again on March 5. They now go on to play Western Mennonite in the Semifinals on March 7, who they lost to earlier in the season. If they win, they will play the winner of the Lost River/ Regis game in the Finals and the State Championship. They also defeated Vernonia 67-37 at their game on February 28. The team is currently ranked 7th with just a few games left to the Finals. In 2012, the Lady Wolverines finished 3rd in the State Finals.
The Old School Community and Youth Center in Mehama invites you to the
City Councilor Byron Brown stands, ready to be sworn in on Feb 25. Mayor Pro-Tem Gary Alkire stands behind him. The position had been open for 4 months. Photo by Ken Cartwright.
“Ya'll Come Community Meeting” Tour the facility, catch the vision, ask questions and meet other like-minded folks.
Sunday, March 9 at 2pm
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