Week of October 10, 2024
Week of October 10, 2024
A Rainbow area man was seriously injured in a single-vehicle accident last Thursday night. According to a 911 caller, the motorcycle accident occurred shortly after 7 p.m. on October 3rd near milepost 50 of Hwy. 126. Now listed in critical but stable condition at Riverbend Hospital is Paul Vernon Lloyd. Reports from an Oregon State Police investigation weren’t available at press time, but a witness reported seeing some firewood in the westbound...
EUGENE: Eugene Water & Electric Board commissioners received a dam safety update for their three hydroelectric plants this month. Part of their October 1st meeting detailed the utility’s efforts to comply with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) regulations for facilities they’ve classified as having a high or significant hazard potential. On FERC’s list are the Carme-Smith, Leaburg, and Walterville projects. The first is currently generating electricity, while the canal...
BLUE RIVER: On October 2nd, the Lane County Clerk verified four recall petitions for members of the Blue River Water and Sanitation District and the Blue River Park and Recreation District. Tony Casad and Josh Cloke, who hold seats on both boards, were named in the petitions. Shannon Goodpasture-Lehr of Vida filed the petitions. In her filing for the water district, Goodpasture-Lehr claimed Casad had “been observed by multiple residents going onto private property, taking pictures, harassing...
Oregon’s 36 counties will need more than an additional $800 million per year to maintain roads and bridges, according to a new study from the Association of Oregon Counties. The study, presented to the Legislature’s Joint Transportation Committee, comes as lawmakers start to craft a multibillion-dollar transportation package over the coming months. The Oregon Department of Transportation this summer said it needed an extra $1.8 billion annually just to keep up with maintenance – let alone...
Each year, the Oregon Department of Forestry responds to about 1,000 wildfires across the 16 million acres of land it protects. It investigates the cause of every fire, and if a person or group is found to have been negligent or malicious in starting or spreading a significant fire, the agency pursues reimbursement for its firefighting costs. The agency has not been very successful in recouping those costs, according to a report discussed at a March meeting of the four-member Emergency Fire...
Do you like walking for fun, exercise, or errands? Do you wish you had more reasons to walk? Walktober 2024 is a month filled with more than 35 walks and tours, including art walks, nature walks, historical walks, coffee shop walks, walk challenges, and more in Lane County. Whether art, horticulture, exercise, or making friends is your thing, you’ll find a range of guided tours, group walks, and self-guided options to suit your tastes. The Coffee Shop Hop is returning for chances to walk,...
Devon McCourt filed an initiative with the Lane County Clerk that would prohibit members of the McKenzie School Board from serving more than two consecutive four-year terms or more than eight straight years. Members who served two successive terms would be ineligible to return for two years if approved. The initiative would also make board members subject to recall for failing to fulfill their responsibilities. Recalls could be initiated for reasons ranging from failure to attend meetings to...
The Lane County fall outdoor burning season, which typically starts on October 1st, has been delayed a second time due to persistent dry conditions and heightened fire risk. For all Lane County residents, the earliest possible outdoor burning start date is Friday, November 1. For Eugene, Springfield, and Oakridge residents, there will not be an outdoor burning season this year. The spring outdoor burning season will be the next opportunity for outdoor burning in these areas. The decision to...
McKenzie Varsity Sports Schedule This Week The McKenzie Varsity Volleyball team travels to Eddyville Charter on Tuesday, October 8, for a Mt. West League contest set for a 6:00 pm start. The Eagle team hosts Glendale on Saturday, October 12, in a non-league contest starting at noon. The McKenzie Varsity Six-man Football Team hosts Washington School for the Deaf (WA) in a non-league game on Thursday, October 10. Kickoff is at 4:00 p.m. The Eagle Cross Country teams travel to Seven Oak Middle School in Lebanon on Wednesday, October 9. The...
The climactic scene is the main thing people talk about in South Lane County when this movie comes up. It was literally a train wreck, although metaphorically, it was anything but. Buster wanted the movie's climax to involve a locomotive falling through a burning bridge into a river. With this in mind, although he borrowed the two main lakes from local logging shows, he purchased the third outright. He had plans for that third locomotive that probably would not be approved by its owner unless...
If your compost pile at home isn't getting hot, don't worry. That heap of yard debris and kitchen waste may be far from steamy, but it will break down eventually. That eases the burden on your local landfill or recycling center and provides a nutrient-rich product with ample benefits for your garden. Cool, slow composting is an easy method for people who don’t have the time or desire to tend to a hot compost pile. Hot composting requires a fairly precise recipe of ingredients and a...
Sept. 18: 1:48 p.m: Suspicious Conditions - 37400 blk, Parsons Creek Rd. A deputy made contact with a person with likely mental health issues. Sept. 27: 7:31 p.m: Burglary - 36900 blk, Boiler Creek Rd. Deputies responded to assist a caller suffering from an anxiety attack while home alone. Sept. 28: 3:23 p.m: Suspicious Vehicle - McK. River Dr. & McK. Hwy. A person with possible mental health issues was vehicle camping in the area. Sept. 29: 2:04 p.m: Criminal Mischief - 92200 blk, Carson St. Ongoing civil issue regarding shared property....
Sept. 30: 15:50: 45556 S Gate Creek Rd. Medical, General. False Alarm. Oct. 1: 6:57: 40282 Storment Ln. Medical, General. Provide Manpower. 7:45: 39399 Jameson Creek Rd. Medical General. Patient Assessed, Patient Refusal. 17:31: 88970 Ross Ln. Legal Fire pit. Confirmed Legal Campfire. 20:27: 59296 N Belknap Springs Rd. Mutual Aid. Disregarded En Route by UMFR. 23:02: McK. Hwy./Cedar Flat Assist Police. Assist LCSO with Patient Evaluation. 23:34: 88498 Missy Ln. Medical, Heart. Patient Transported. Oct. 2: 21:16: 35537 Camp Cr. Rd. Motor...
Oct. 1: 22:45: Traffic Crimes, All Except DUII – Hwy. 126E, Milepost 13. A trooper assisted Lane County deputies and Springfield Police Officers in locating a stolen Kia. The male driver of the Kia was driving recklessly with speeds in excess of 100 mph, driving on three tires and no lights illuminated. The Kia was later located and a trooper was in pursuit. The Kia crashed into a ditch and the male driver fled on foot into a heavily wooded area. The trooper later located the male hiding in blackberries. The male immediately fled on foot,...
Oct. 1: 20:21: Medical – 59000 block, N. Belknap Springs Rd. Guest advises someone is unconscious. Oct. 3: 19:06: Motor Vehicle Accident, Injury – McK. Hwy./Milepost 50. Single motorcycle accident. Oct. 6: 20:31: Vehicle Fire – McK. Hwy./Mp. 34. Vehicle on fire in the westbound lane, unknown if involved in accident. Caller is smelling burning plastic. Oct. 8: 12:46: Medical – 92000 blk, Blue River Reservoir Rd. Female, Conscious, Breathing. The Upper McK. Fire District’s board of directors will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on...
