The Canyon Weekly V1-7

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.)

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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-

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The Santiam Community Chorus

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Mill City Middle School.

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“It happens a lot,” said Ben

Anderson, owner of Idanha

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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-

falo burger, all in a casual but

sophisticated setting.

Anderson started the grill in

2009 because “we thought

Idanha had potential.” Many

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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

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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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Your overall intensive, issue - specific approach to body wellness.

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-

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Women‟s Fellowship Hall.

Live entertainment and door

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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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Christmas Eve

Candlelight

Service

Dec 24 ~ 7pm

3rd & Broadway

503-897-2291

OPEN HOUSE December 27th 4-7pm

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