U of O Students Complete “Dream Phase” on Detroit Lake Waterfront Enhancement Project

By Michelle Gates

Eleven University of Oregon architectur-

al students completed the ‗dream phase‘

of the proposed new recreation develop-

ments at Detroit Lake this past week, ac-

cording to Grady McMahan, the USFS

District Ranger.

The Detroit Lake Comprehensive Res-

toration and Enhancement Design Project

results are termed the ‗dream stage‘ be-

cause this part of the project allowed stu-

dents to come up with ideas not con-

strained by budget or time.

Proposals such as building ―Treasure

Island‖ style camping and lookout tow-

ers, adding landscaping and trails, and

developing wetland and wildlife habitats

to attract the nearly 100 species of birds that migrate to the area were presented

at The Detroit Lake Area Recreation and Business Association

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meeting this past Nov 16.

The meeting was attended by concerned

local residents, who wondered if the

development would provide a real bene-

fit to the community—such as in the

form of new jobs and increased tourism

revenue.

Resident Kim Fowler wondered about

how the project would impact emergen-

cy and maintenance services. ―How

much does the community benefit,‖ said

Fowler. ―Has anyone done a feasibility

study? Where do the long term funds

come from?‖ Some questions remained

unanswered; others were compared to

previous recreation area developments.

―What we have found in (previous developments) is that it changed the behav-

ior of the people who use the area,‖ said Dani Pavoni, the USFS Recreation

Specialist. ―This type of development is designed to draw people through town

and attract day users...the kind of people who are not as prepared as regular

campers and who are more likely purchase supplies locally.‖

Residents were provided with sticky notes to attach to the projects with com-

ments and suggestions for the students. The proposals have been returned to the

students for refinement, and the Waterfront Enhancement Project will be re-

worked through the second phase—ending near the end of November—and

will continue to be revised through summer, 2011.

The project is focused on the Santiam Flats campground, Piety Island and its

access trail, and the Detroit Flats shoreline to Kaines Marina. Construction will

not begin for two to three years, said Grady McMahan.

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Part of the project area includes the winter access to Piety Island. Some home-

owners are concerned that further develop-ment of the lakefront will lead to increased

property taxes and misuse by the higher number of visitors.

Grady McMahan, United States Forest Service District Ranger, speaks to

resident Kim Fowler at the DLARBA meeting this past Nov 16. Several stu-

dent ‘dream phase’ proposals are shown in the background.

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The summit was organized by

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―I thought the workforce stayed

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―I thought that we would see

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The survey received 47 re-

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canyon workers commute to

Salem and Stayton. Only 240 of

the 1,900 working residents

both live and work in the can-

yon.

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knowledge of basic computer

software is the biggest need for

the future.

One idea from community

members suggests a partnership

with the local school district to

provide areas for community

computer classes & training.

Other ideas include ways to

beautify Hwy 22 and promote

tourism.

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What are you most thankful for this year?

―I am, at the moment, thankful for

family, community, my health,

snow in November that doesn't

stay, being a part of my (step) kids'

lives, and having a great group of

friends who share a love of the

Santiam Canyon with me!‖

Sheila Hoover, Mill City

―I am thankful for sooooooo many

things....I am thankful for my job

that provides for my family all the

things that we need.... And I am

thankful for my family who are the

most important things in my life. I

am truly blessed!!‖

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The North Santiam is clear enough to have a chance of finding fish, but there are many places for them to hide. When the river is high the current is too strong for fish to lay in normal chan-nels. They move to shallow water around the gravel is-lands in the lower river, and many hungry birds follow. River volume for the next ten days will likely continue at about 7,300 at Niagara. At these flows, the lower drifts below Fishermen‟s Bend are passable, but the channels between Shelburn and Green‟s Bridge are diffi-cult. Recent rains made the ground soft, and winds blew trees over. Packsaddle to Fishermen‟s Bend has major difficulties with the high water, big rap-ids, and whirlpools. Fisher-men‟s Bend to Mehama has big water but is an excellent trip for experienced boatmen. Mehama to Stayton has sev-eral large, passable rapids. Snow and ice this week will cause thousands of ducks and geese to congregate in the slower moving waters. Photographers, sightseers, and anglers have ample op-portunities with proper gear.

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Four years ago, Scott saw a

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Sophie Widmer, age 5 of Gates,

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Help spread the word about how awesome they are. Advertising is a great way to help that person on your list who has a hobby or business. Experts say that you should advertise in seven ways and The Canyon Weekly can get them started with four weeks of advertising for $60. That in-cludes the initial design and layout too. Call Karen at 503-990-3037.

Give back all year long. Got a reader on your list? Mill City Middle School magazine sales has gone online this year, and proceeds go toward the school’s Outdoor School. Visit www.qsp.com, click on shop, and enter school number 425090290. Call 503-897-2368 for more info.

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2010 Gift Guide…. Part 2

Mill City Middle School held an unprecedented number of youth wrestling teams this past Nov 17. The home team, the Mill City Tigers, included wres-tlers from fourth to eighth grades who attend either Mari-Linn Elementary or Mill City Middle School. They competed against Lebanon, Woodburn, and Stayton teams, with a total of 70 wrestlers in all. Members of the Tigers who finished undefeated were: Jonah Downer, Austin Whitmire and John Carle. Those who performed exceptionally well (in no particular order) were: Michael Dayton (2 of 3 wins), Brandon Saarie, Robin Archer, Dakota Livolsi, Dillion Baquet, Logan Hemphill, Caleb Cunderman, Harley Peach, Michael Golden, Devin Whitmire, Jose Salinas, Joseph Myers and Jesse Guzman. Tigers youth wrestling ends just prior to basketball

season. “Often times, wrestling finds kids who have athleticism, mental disci-pline and strength but who can’t find a niche in other sports,” said Joe Da-vidson, the head coach. Contact the Mill City Middle School 503-897-2368 for more information, including about wrestling in the Mat Club, designed for younger kids ages four to fourth grade.

Clockwise from top: Jonah Downey on his way to winning his first match; Robin Archer performs honorably; Brandon Saarie gets ready to compete; the four teams in attendance

get instruction from coach Joe Davidson before the competition begins.

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