The Canyon Weekly June 13, 2012
Volume 3, Issue 24
News and Life - For Our Side of the Mountain! Serving the communities of Lyons, Mehama, Elkhorn, Mill City, Gates, Niagra, Detroit, Breitenbush, Idanha and Marion Forks
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Detroit first in canyon to get electric vehicle charging station
As part of a statewide electric vehicle (EV) program, the Oregon Department of Transportation selected Detroit to host the Santiam Canyon’s first electric charging station. The new station is located on Detroit Avenue, across from Cedars Restaurant and Mountain High Grocery, on property owned
by Bob and David Layman. Construction of the EV station only took 2 days. “It went up really quickly,” said project liaison Lee Layman, who said that contractors approached her with the idea last year. The actual electric supply service won’t start for a few weeks, said Art James, Project Director of the Oregon Innovative Partnerships Program, a division of ODOT. It will start supplying power at the same time as a new station in Sisters becomes operational. The stations have a pay-at-the-pump feature, and two types of chargers that can serve two cars at a time: a 480 volt charger for allelectric vehicles (gives an 80% charge in 20-30 minutes) and a smaller Level II charger which gives a 240 volt charge similar to those used for dryers and refrigerators, and typically takes 45 minutes.
Oregon’s ban on self-service fueling does not extend to electric chargers, which motorists can operate themselves. The Detroit station was funded by a $2 million grant from the TIGER II program of the U.S. Department of Transportation, which was awarded to develop up to 20 EV fastcharging stations in Oregon. “Detroit is a good stepping stone for people coming out of the Willamette Valley,” said ODOT representative Art James. The majority of new cars are now scheduled to have electric plug-ins compatible with one of these types of chargers. Last month, one Southern Oregon charging station saw 124 customers - and by 2020, plug-in cars could account for as much as 20 percent of new vehicles sold in Oregon, according to ODOT.
Searchers find seven missing hikers It was an unlucky week for seven recreation enthusiasts in the Santiam Canyon. Two groups of hikers - three people near Elkhorn and four people near Detroit - were both lost, then found again, thanks to search and rescue groups. Jason Bisbee, 21, Dan Bisbee, 26, Dave Bisbee, 50, and Mark Hibdon, 21, all from the Salem/Keizer area, took a very long stroll Sunday from French Creek Road SE near Detroit - to where they were found in the Willamette National Forest near Dome Rock later that night. The hikers had texted a friend about 8pm, reporting they were lost. Oregon State Troopers found two of the hikers at 9:30pm and the other two hikers about 30 minutes later. Two days later, searchers were out again. This time, looking for a group of three missing hikers near Opal Creek.
Danielle Sanders, 22 of Three hikers found near Henline Mountain were Salem, Jordan Schillings, transported by National Guard to Elkhorn Golf Course. 22 of Salem, and KristoPhoto courtesy of Oregon State Police. pher Brown, 23 of Monmouth had planned to visit Jawbone Flats last Monday, but instead they spent a cold 38 degree night together outdoors, all of them under a single sleeping bag. from the 4400’ level of Henline Mountain Authorities staged a command post at Elkhorn Fire District Station on (about 6 miles from their vehicle) and took North Ford Road in Lyons and a search party them to Elkhorn Golf Course. As summer approaches, authorities would of 24 people was deployed. like to remind hikers to properly prepare for The missing hikers were able to make weak calls by cell phone, but searchers were un- their hike. All the missing hikers are reported to be able to use GPS technology to locate them in good condition. The parties from each of because of coverage issues. At 10:30pm on Tuesday morning, a Nation- the two searches have chosen to refuse interal Guard helicopter found and rescued them views at this time.
Dad to the Stoddard and Cole Firefighter Benefit June 16 TakeProceeds to Gates/Mill City Fire Depts - Music and Comedy Variety Show 7pm A great show for a great cause! See Page 9 s s
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