The Canyon Weekly July 13, 2011
Volume 2, Issue 28
News and Life - For Our Side of the Mountain!
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Photo courtesy of DLRABA Thirteen boats joined two races on Detroit Lake July 9 - one race was from Kane’s Marina to Detroit Dam and one around Piety Island. All participants received a trophy by organizer Kerry Elwood and it appeared to be a record year for the event. “Seemed to me like there were a lot of poles in the air,” said participant Kim Fowler. Detroit Lake is known for its challenging sailing winds and attracts professional teams. Next event: August 28, 2011.
Infectious Bite: Tick season brings bigger threat of pathogens Local veterinarian treats potential canine Lyme Disease case, Detroit Ranger District reports “quite a few” ticks this year
In the Santiam Canyon wilderness, sometimes it’s the smallest creatures that can pose the biggest threat. One of those, the Western Black-Legged Tick, is known to carry Borrelia burgdorferi - the organism that causes Lyme Disease. Though not known to be fatal, the untreated infection can spread to joints,
the heart, and the nervous system, leading to severe joint pain, meningitis or other problems. “It’s always a little unnerving when you find them,” said Detroit Ranger District spokesperson Jennifer O’Leary. “I’m hearing that our employees are observing quite a few ticks this season.” While most
cases in Oregon occur on the northern and southern edge of the state, one recent potential canine case shows just how close canyon residents are to the disease. “It’s a good thing (the dog) had such a perceptive owner,” said veterinarian Dr. Keri Sanders on her Facebook page. The dog’s owner brought the canine to Dr. (cont’d on back page)
The Will To Survive Local entrepreneurs help bring the Santiam Canyon out of recession Independence Day comes but once a year - but is that one day truly enough to honor the Freedoms we have been so generously blessed with? We at the Canyon Weekly think not. So in the spirit of living the American Dream, we claim the entire month of July to give thanks for our Liberties. This week we reflect on our independent nature as members of our communities from up and down the Santiam Canyon proclaim their “Freedom from Recession” by starting up, or building up, their business - despite the national economic downturns.
Businesses are sprouting up all over. Flip through the advertisers of our own recent start-up, The Canyon Weekly, and you’ll find dozens of examples of individuals with passion and drive. Here’s a sample of just a few. Detroit Drive thorough the town of Detroit and it’s hard not to notice the transformation of the old motel on Detroit Ave. into the luxurious Lodge at Detroit Lake thanks to transplants Elaine and Doug DeGeorge. That was last years project. This year they opened up Detroit Lake Pizza
and Cantina, complete with Tex Mex snorkel gear. They recently opened “The foods and outdoor seating. Business has Snack Shack” on July 3rd with a full serbeen healthy enough for the DeGeorges vice menu, outdoor seating and breakfast (cont’d on page 2) to invite family from served all day. out of state to come www.SugarandSpiceBakeryTreats.com help for the summer. 711 Main St, At Detroit Lake Lyons Marina on BretenRetail Hours: Tues, bush Rd, the growth Wed, Fri, 5am-10am. is apparent the moSat 5am-Noon ment you walk in the door. In addition 503-859-3814 Mention this ad for a 16oz fresh to a full line of fishFree Local brew from Sister’s Coffee Co. ing gear, they carry everything from Delivery exp. Aug 2, 2011 flip-flops of all sizes to yard games and
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