Articles from the April 20, 2023 edition
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A time for thanks
MCKENZIE BRIDGE: The work volunteers do isn’t apparent in the short posts that appear in the published weekly logs. Behind the many responses to fire, medical emergencies, or vehicular accidents...
Another look at "Sparks City"
There’s plenty of history associated with the town of Blue River, including its function as a collection station for the McKenzie Toll Road between Springfield and central Oregon from 1891 to 1895....
"Week of the boats"
A lot of careful measuring, sanding, and fitting of parts for iconic McKenzie River drift boats is set to wind up this week. The work, part of a boat-building class led by Jason Hayes of Hayes Custom...
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State agency budget cuts could hit rural OR hardest
Under a proposal in the Legislature, Oregon’s service agencies could see spending cuts, which could hit hardest in rural areas. Under the Committee on Ways and Means co-chair budget, state agency...
'Atomic Bamboozle' documents 'False Promises' of new nuclear tech
A film premiering this week tackles the potential harms of the nuclear industry. Portland State University professor emeritus Jan Haaken directed the documentary “Atomic Bamboozle: The False...
Guest Opinion
Marijuana is legal in Oregon for medical and recreational use. 4/20 celebrations are large events promoting the industry and its products. Cannabis companies use this day to market and sell their...
McKenzie Sport Report - April 20
McKenzie Varsity Sports Schedule This Week The McKenzie Track and Field teams participate in the Cascade at Sweet Home track meet on Tuesday, April 18, to be held at Husky Stadium on the campus of Sweet Home High School. Field events begin at 4:00...
Sheriff's Report - April 20
April 7: 7:46 a.m: Assault - 38000 blk, Railroad Ln. A caller reported a physical dispute between he and his partner. No injuries reported. 4:25 p.m: Reckless Endangering - 91300 blk, Donna Rd. A caller found a possible bullet hole in their...
McK. Fire & Rescue - April 20
April 10: 8:05: McK. Hwy./Page Ln. Motor Vehicle Accident. Non-Injury/Blocking. 13:12: 40000 block, McK. Hwy. Medical, General. Patient Assessed, 1 Transported. April 12: 6:01: 42000 blk, McK. Hwy. Medical, General. Patient Assessed, 1 Transported....
Upper McK Fire Report - April 20
April 4: 17:36: Medical – 49000 block, McK. Hwy. Female, Conscious, Breathing. April 12: 21:23: Medical – 51000 block, Blue River Dr. Female, Conscious, Breathing. April 14: 18:26: Medical – 91000 blk, Dearborn Island Rd. Female, Conscious,...
NewsArk
From the April 23, 1982 McKenzie River Reflections By the 1870s, log driving was becoming a common practice on the McKenzie but it was the 1890-1910 period that old timers recalled as THE DRIVES....
Seeds vs. starts – Factors to consider when deciding what's best for your garden
When starting a garden, the first step is often deciding what will be in the garden. Will it be a vegetable garden? Will flowers and fruits be included too? These are important questions to answer...
Direct Answers
My husband of four years has been arrested for the fourth time for hurting me. This time, he strangled me. I always go back with him. He is in jail now with no money to post for his own bail. I...
TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER
When Airbnb bans Svitlana Marchenko from the site, it won't tell her why. Could it have something to do with her residence? The answer is complicated. Airbnb has suspended my account, but it won't...
PROBLEM SOLVED
One of John Edmunds' new American Tourister bags is defective. Does he have to ship it to Texas at his expense, or can he get an exchange? Last summer, I bought two pieces of American Tourister...
Crossword
ACROSS 1. Centrally localized 6. Tube in old TV 9. Precedes drab 13. Giraffe's cousin 14. Big Island flower necklace 15. Icelandic currency 16. Grating sounds 17. Software program, for short 18. Tool...
