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Wednesday, June 1, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 25 New bridge installed on the McKenzie River Trail By Craig F. Eisenbeis Correspondent The popular McKenzie River Trail has a new replace- ment bridge upstream of Sahalie Falls. “It was nearing the end of its lifespan and was starting to rot,” said Tyson Cross, rec- reation trails specialist for the Willamette National Forest. “It needed repair, and a new one seemed to be the best option.” Funding became available through a federal grant from the Recreation Trails Program (RTP). Cross explained that the RTP grant funds are chan- neled through the states, so the projects can be locally assigned and managed. In Oregon, the managing agency is the Oregon Recreation and Parks Department. The previous bridge was simply a big log fitted with handrails for safety. The new bridge surface is both wider and flatter; and the new design is a signifi- cant upgrade, especially for cyclists. According to Cross, the new bridge is a double-girder, glue-laminated structure that typically has a lifespan of more than 50 years. After the girders were put in place, Forest Service representative Wayne Chevalier said the bridge was mostly assembled on site. “We opted to go with the ramp approaches,” Cross said, “because we manage it as a Class 4 bike trail that is open to hiking, backpacking and mountain bikes. It is closed to horses.” National Forest trails are classed from one to five, but classification is more closely linked to trail work and main- tenance than degree of diffi- culty. Generally, Class 1 trails have the fewest improve- ments and refinements. The very fact that this trail has a bridge puts it in a higher class. Ramp construction was completed last week, and the new bridge is now open for public use. Much of the fin- ishing work, including the ramps, was performed by workers from Lane County Youth Services, a work Old-School CORK CELLARS — LOCALLY OWNED — 350 WINES BARBER SHOP Veterans Discounts & Hot Shaves! photo by craiG eisenbeis A new double-girder replacement bridge has been installed on the McKenzie River Trail upstream of Sahalie Falls. program designed to provide opportunities for “adjudicated youth.” “It’s part of the sher- iff’s work program,” Cross explained. “The pro- gram is very helpful to us.” The Martin Luther King Sales • Service • Installation Residential • Commercial Outdoor seating! Door & Opener Tune-Up - $89 CHEF-CREATED SATURDAY DINNER SPECIAL: CIOPPINO Walk-Ins NEW on! ti Loca No appt. needed (seafood/tomato soup) C O R K Tues-Sat 12-8 p.m. 391 W. Cascade Ave. 541-549-2675 161 Elm St., #D (Next to Metamorphosis) 541-549-9000 Tues-Fri 8 AM-5 PM Sat 8 AM-3 PM NEW! POOL TABLE COMPLIMENTARY BEER ON TAP! Smile, Sisters! We’re committed to your dental health! Exceptional Health, Prevention & Aesthetics Ben Crockett, D.D.S. p 541-549-9486 f 541-549-9110 410 E. Cascade Ave. • P.O. Box 1027 • Sisters, Oregon 97759 Hours: Mon., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thurs., 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Dale Lester CCB#151832 541-815-1523 youth behavior, performance, and attitude. The Center reports that enrolled students have shown reading and math score improvements of up to two grade levels and a 70 percent reduction in recidivism. DOES YOUR CAR HANDLE LIKE A BUCKIN’ BRONCO? B SISTERS GARAGE DOORS Plus Craft Beer Memorable Lunches & Dinners Education Center provides services and support to juve- nile offenders who have suf- fered disruptions to their regular school studies and attendance. This Youth Services pro- gram is designed to bring about positive changes in SCHEDULE YOUR ALIGNMENT TODAY! SC DAVIS TIRE 541-549-1026 Serving Sisters Since 1962 188 W. Sisters Park Dr. In Sisters Industrial Park across from SnoCap Mini Storage No idea what to get them? Honor them with an ad in the The Nugget! Birthday? Anniversary? Graduation or Special Occasion? T A H T S ’ O H W L? R I G Y P P A H Come e Celebrat Karen’s ! Birthday A way to share with the Sisters com munity how special th ey are! Love is Life’s Gre Adventure… atest r 6 ! l a i c Saturday, Decembe o S e i P 5 & 7 p.m. It’s a Drop in between The more pie the of Hood & sha Fir • Corner can re. Eurosports bring one to you have a fave, merrier! If you t it together! We can help you pu FREE! re a es ic rv se n ig es D Th ank you, Ann , incredible love & for 25 years of epic adventures . Call Karen Kassy at 541-549-9941
