December 8, 2010
Volume 1, Issue 7
News and life ~for our side of the mountain!
Season of Giving See our center page for ways you can help our local residents have a better holiday season…..
NSCEDC, Local Agencies Consider New Multi-Use Trail System Members of the North Santiam Canyon Economic Development Corporation and local forest service agencies met this past week to discuss the development of a new multi-use trail system from Santiam Horse Camp to Detroit Lake. The trail is a small part of the overall development plan, according to Brandon Haraughty, the Trails Coordinator for the Willamette National Forest, who indicated that the eventual goal is a trail system from Mill City to the Pacific Crest Trail. “The biggest part is getting clearance from all the „ologists‟ involved,” said Haraughty. “The groups involved would need to get funding for all the research that‟s needed...such as is this a viable place to put the trail, how does it affect water drainage and how does it affect the species that live there. This research needs to be done before any trail gets started.” The trail would be open to all non-motorized traffic and would include a segment to Monument Peak. Options for developing the area could (cont‟d on back pg.)
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Art Levy Proposed at Santiam School Dist. Mtg
The Santiam Canyon School District is considering proposing a property tax levy to fund a comprehensive music, art and sports program in the May, 2011 elections, according to Brad Yates, the school district superintendent. No specific decisions have been made, but possible levy requests could range from 2575 cents per $1,000. The idea is still in the beginning stages and the district will start with surveying teachers, then surveying local residents to identify specific needs. Currently, the district operates with very limited art, music and sports programs. Contact them at 503-897-2321.
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“It happens a lot,” said Ben Anderson, owner of Idanha Grill, located just up Hwy 22 from Detroit. “The host brings them to the Country Store to buy a soda, then they walk next door to the restaurant where all their friends and family are waiting to surprise them.” Not only will you surprise your guest, you‟ll be eating some of the best food in the canyon at very reasonable prices. Idanha Grill does fabulous vegetarian as well as the local favorite buffalo burger, all in a casual but sophisticated setting. Anderson started the grill in 2009 because “we thought Idanha had potential.” Many residents agree, and you can see Idanha Grill for yourself at IdanhaGrill.com or call 503-854 -3354. They‟re open ThursdaySunday from 10am-7pm and they request patrons call ahead during the winter season.
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The Santiam High School Wolverettes hosted the 33rd annual dance competition this past December 4. The Wolverettes, who were not allowed to compete because their team picked the judges, performed at the beginning of the second round of the competition. Their performance music centered around the theme „Beautiful‟, which included Christina Aguilera's song „I am Beautiful‟. “We chose the song because it‟s about finding the beauty within,” said coach Christina Stinson. Despite their exhibition only performance, coach Stinson explained that the event is still a learning opportunity for the
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team. “The judges record their comments during the performances, including ours, and then the girls can hear their feedback,” she said. The event is sanctioned under the Dance and Drill Coaches Association and drew nine teams from Dallas, Philomath, Scappoose, Sherwood, Sprague, Stayton, St Helens, Westview and Woodburn. It also packed the house, with spectators forming a line out-
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Santiam Canyon’s With available grants significantly down, those who seek assistance through this 24/7 help center may not get what they need without your donations. The Resource Center provides canyon residents with items like clothing, toiletries, and even gas and phone cards—to help bridge the gap between our remote areas and main social services in larger towns. Monetary donations and new clothing are needed the most and both can be deducted on your upcoming tax return. “In places like our area, there‟s a better ability for (those who need help) to be isolated,” said Cherie Girod. “We don‟t ask to see anything; we help anybody in need.”
Not sure what to do with your leftover wrapping paper this holiday season? Donate it, along with a few unwrapped toys and new clothes to the Lyons Fire Dept. Last year, Amy and the LRFD helped 72 kids have a better season. This year, they‟ll be sending the wrapped presents by fire truck to local families on Dec.18, so get your donations in by Dec 13 to any one of the barrels around town. Items for teens are especially helpful, like music, games & MP3 players, cosmetics, and teen-geared clothing and hair products. Call 503-859-2410 for more information.
Santiam High School boy‟s and girl‟s basketball teams will be competing against Kennedy Trojans, as well as hosting the Slam Dunk Hunger Night this coming Dec 14 at 3:30pm. Admission is three cans of food per person and raffle tickets can be purchased by attendees (6 for $5) for a chance at one of
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Once again, churches in the Mill City/Gates area have partnered to help locals this Christmas. Many residents have seen the Giving Trees at Mill City Pharmacy and US Bank (or the posters around town) - Bruce Sexton has seen how these charities hit home with local residents. “We get people that are literally in tears because they‟re in such need,” said the volunteer coordinator, telling of a local woman who had no food for her last holiday dinner. “This is why we do it,” he said.
of Lyons at the Mill City So far this year, they‟ve received 52 requests Betty Burroughs Pharmacy Giving Tree. for food boxes (with a cost of $40 each) and 80 requests to be placed on the Giving Tree, which serves kids up to 6th grade. They particularly need canned meats like tuna, 5 lb bags of flour and sugar, and 1 lb cans of shortening for the Christmas Food Boxes (any extras goes to the MC/ Gates Community Assistance Center (Food Bank)). Monetary donations will help purchase food and provide assistance for locals who need help with rent, utilities, and gasoline. Donations are tax deductible and residents can submit applications up to Dec. 10. Residents must make less than $1670 monthly for one person ($577 for each additional person) and kids must be 6th grade or under to be placed on the Giving Tree. Applications are available at the Mill City Pharmacy. Call Mill City Presbyterian Church 503-897-2291for more information.
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River volume last week was somewhat high because of rain and melting snow. Packsaddle varied from 2,620 cubic feet per second flow up to 3,070. Mehama flow was from 4,240 cfs up to 10,300. This week, the fish in the lower river sections should be headed upstream into warmer water. This situation is unusual because most of the year the water is colder upstream because of the glacier fed water in Detroit Lake. Anglers who follow fish movement and temperature will be fishing higher up in the river as the water levels drop. The Army Engineers are scheduled to drop the river level from last week's average flow by 2/3 on Dec 16. Heavy rain or snowmelt early this week would change the forecast. Packsaddle to Fishermen's Bend is too high for casual boating early this week, and it will change to have ideal volume for experts and anglers probably later this week. Fishermen's Bend to Mehama has moderate whitewater and some fish.
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The After School Activities Program is an hour long activity group started by Dottie Maas (pronounced moss) and Linda Grace to help fill kids time and to teach them to interact with others. It falls on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month when school is in session at Marri-Linn Elementary school science lab from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. “We‟re noticing that the kids are brought closer together in doing things,” said Dottie Maas. “We‟re trying to teach kids how they can help each other with things.” The program has grown from 14 to 40 kids in just it‟s first year! They are non-religious and currently looking for volunteers and always welcome new kids. For more information, call 503-859-2157.
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In this segment, we ask local residents their opinion on a topic question. Answers are not representative of the views of The Canyon Weekly.
What was your favorite subject in school and what do you do now? “Math. Back in the old days it was easy—all we had to do was add and subtract.” John Wills, retired maintenance supervisor, Young & Morgan
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(continued from front page) include utilizing old logging roads, which are ideal for local horseback riding proponents. “The logging trails already have a great foundation,” said Jahn Hoover, co-owner of Into The Wild, a local equestrian excursion business. “They wind through the forests and that‟s what attracts horseback riders.” Using logging roads would also help with budget issues. Currently, the Oregon Dept of Forestry budget has enough to maintain existing trails, but not build new ones. Instead, the department sees this as an opportunity to partner with the local user groups. “Ultimately, we are responsible for whatever is constructed,” said Jay Sandmann, State Forest Unit Forester. “We often work with user groups who have a positive effect on our recreation area.” Previous plans for this type of trail system were met with complaints from private property owners who did not want trail users crossing their land; this system will primarily cross public lands. Construction will not begin until 2013-14, said Sandmann. The next meeting will be Jan 10 at Trexler Farm.
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