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Canyon Weekly December 7th issue.TRANSCRIPT
NSCEDC, Local Agencies Consider New
Multi-Use Trail System Members of the North Santiam Canyon Eco-
nomic 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 De-
troit Lake.
The trail is a small part of the overall devel-
opment plan, according to Brandon
Haraughty, the Trails Coordinator for the
Willamette National Forest, who indicated that the eventual goal is a trail sys-
tem 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 seg-
ment to Monument Peak. Options for developing the area could (cont‟d on back pg.)
Season of Giving See our center page for ways you can help our local residents have a better holiday season…..
December 8, 2010 Volume 1, Issue 7
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Art Levy Pro-posed at Santiam School Dist. Mtg
The Santiam Canyon School
District is considering propos-
ing 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 25-
75 cents per $1,000. The idea
is still in the beginning stages
and the district will start with
surveying teachers, then sur-
veying local residents to iden-
tify specific needs.
Currently, the district oper-
ates with very limited art, mu-
sic and sports programs. Con-
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The Santiam Community Chorus
performed this past Dec 2 at the
Mill City Middle School.
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“It happens a lot,” said Ben
Anderson, owner of Idanha
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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 buf-
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sophisticated setting.
Anderson started the grill in
2009 because “we thought
Idanha had potential.” Many
residents agree, and you can see
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during the winter season.
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Mill City Hosts
33rd Annual
Dance Comp
The Santiam High School
Wolverettes hosted the 33rd
annual dance competition this
past December 4.
The Wolverettes, who were
not allowed to compete be-
cause their team picked the
judges, performed at the begin-
ning 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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503-897-2460 team. “The judges record their
comments during the perfor-
mances, 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, Spra-
gue, Stayton, St Helens,
Westview and Woodburn.
It also packed the house, with
spectators forming a line out-
side the high school. Each paid
admission to get in, making
this a major fundraiser for the
Wolverettes, who receive only
limited funds from the school.
Other contributors were Sug-
ar & Spice Bakery and Sierra
Restaurant & Market; both
donated food for the competi-
tion judges.
For more information on how
to participate, call Santiam
High School at 503 897-2311.
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 Re-
source 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 plac-
es 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 prod-
ucts. 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 pur-
chased by attendees (6 for $5) for a chance at one of
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Season of Giving
Once again, churches in the Mill City/Gates
area have partnered to help locals this Christ-
mas. 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 resi-
dents. “We get people that are literally in tears
because they‟re in such need,” said the volun-
teer coordinator, telling of a local woman who
had no food for her last holiday dinner. “This is
why we do it,” he said.
So far this year, they‟ve received 52 requests
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 Pres-
byterian Church 503-897-2291for more information.
Betty Burroughs of Lyons at the Mill City Pharmacy Giving Tree.
five gift baskets filled with local goodies, or a shot at making a 1/2 court shot or
free throw shot. Food will be available including brownie sundaes and yakisoba
noodles. All food donations go to the local food bank. 503-897-2311
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North Santiam River Report December 5, 2010
503-897-3301
River volume last week was somewhat high because of rain and melting snow. Pack-saddle varied from 2,620 cu-bic 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 an-glers probably later this week. Fishermen's Bend to Mehama has moderate whitewater and some fish.
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The Lyons Rural Fire Department tacked roofing shingles for traction this past Dec 3 to a injured Lyons resident’s slippery entry stairs. The
shingles were donated by EMT Jay Henderks (middle) and volunteer
firefighters Walter Dyer, Tom Leseman, Dustin Campbell (left) helped tack them in. EMT Trevor Fosmark (right) led the efforts.
ASAP Helps Kids By Trinity Saunders, 5th grade reporter
The After School Activities
Program is an hour long activi-
ty group started by Dottie
Maas (pronounced moss) and
Linda Grace to help fill kids
time and to teach them to inter-
act with others. It falls on the
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every
month when school is in ses-
sion 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 vol-
unteers and always welcome
new kids. For more infor-
mation, call 503-859-2157.
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Local Speak 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 supervi-
sor, Young & Morgan
“Science & Art. I liked working
with design and experimenting.” Laurie Davis, owner Hair EZ in Lyons
“Art, because that was my passion.
I had an extraordinary teacher…
that‟s what inspired me the most.” Caroline Gillaspy, Activities Director for
Santiam High School
“Math, for sure.” Jim Clough, building contractor in Gates
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Local Events
Dec 8 & 9, 7:30 pm Santiam
Drama Club presents, “The
Little Theater’s Production
of Hamlet”. A coming of age
comedy. Tickets $5/ under 5
free. Santiam Performing Arts
Auditorium 265 Evergreen St,
Mill City 897-2302
Dec 10, 1 pm Open Pinochle
Canyon Senior Center, Mill
City 503-897-4176
Dec 11 12pm-2pm Mill City
Presbyterian Church Christ-
mas Party & Luncheon.
Women‟s Fellowship Hall.
Live entertainment and door
prizes. 503-897-3030
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“Oregon’s Own” 234th
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Evergreen St. Mill City
Free business help!
December 14, 8-9:30 am
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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 op-
portunity to partner with the
local user groups.
“Ultimately, we are responsi-
ble for whatever is construct-
ed,” said Jay Sandmann, State
Forest Unit Forester. “We of-
ten 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 prop-
erty 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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Candlelight
Service
Dec 24 ~ 7pm
3rd & Broadway
503-897-2291
OPEN HOUSE December 27th 4-7pm
at Gates Community
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