Make the McKenzie Connection!
Make the McKenzie Connection!
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NIMROD: The picturesque Eagle Rock Lodge was again the site for the McKenzie River Wooden Boat Festival. The annual event along the banks of this iconic river may have drifted by on April 27th but it continued as a tribute to local river history and the craft of wooden boat building—a testament to community and the spirited camaraderie shared on the river. The event included old and new, large and small, boasting over forty boats displaying both tradition and creativity. Among them were u...
VIDA: Ideas on ways local businesses could work together to improve the McKenzie area’s regional economy were at the core of a meeting last Saturday. The hour-and-a-half gathering at the Vida McKenzie Community Center drew about a dozen people representing businesses ranging from resorts to river guiding. Discussions centered on a model that’s been used to revitalize communities around the United States for about 40 years. By recognizing that rural economies could benefit from a custom app...
A primary in rural Lane County will determine whether the Oregon House Republican caucus will include candidates who differ from the party line on abortion. First-term Rep. Charlie Conrad, R-Dexter, faces a challenge from Republican business owner Darin Harbick in the 12th House District, which stretches south and east from Eugene to scoop up small rural communities including the McKenzie Valley, Creswell, Cottage Grove and Lowell. Conrad has earned praise from colleagues and some constituents,...
EUGENE: EWEB reports it is modernizing utility infrastructure to enhance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. The initiative includes upgrading to smart meters, which commenced in 2018, as part of ongoing efforts to improve service delivery and meet evolving industry standards. However, the utility says a small but vocal faction of smart grid opponents is obstructing EWEB’s ability to install the new meters on their properties, resorting to threats against utility workers and tactics t...
Hive Five: Oregon’s New Favorite 2024 Hobby is Beekeeping. It’s not just about getting your delicious honey (though that’s a big plus!), it’s also about helping these little pollinators thrive, which in turn brightens up your garden. At its core, beekeeping involves the care and management of honeybee colonies, often in man-made hives. What makes it particularly appealing is the deep connection it fosters with the natural world, allowing people to play a direct role in supporting the health...
Fire management officials for the Willamette National Forest expect to begin prescribed burning across approximately 500 acres in multiple Ranger Districts within the next few weeks, depending on weather, ground, and vegetation conditions. Timing is critical when planning for prescribed burns. Spring in Oregon gives fire managers the vegetation moisture and other conditions needed to fit their specific objectives, which are often unique to each project and limited to a 24-hour permit window. For this reason, public notice of specific burn...
RAINBOW: “My vision has deteriorated so quickly, and without insurance coverage for vision care, I felt lost and worried about my future,” according to Jane, a McKenzie River resident. Her relief was palpable after receiving essential vision care at a mobile clinic hosted by Casey Eye Institute and Orchid Health. “I can’t express how grateful I am. This service was exactly what I needed, she added. This Spring Break, Jane was among 106 individuals who benefited from the mobile vision clinics...
Oregon’s getting better at preventing and responding to wildfires, experts said Thursday, but much more still needs to be done. A panel of University of Oregon professors who study climate change, smoke, and wildfire discussed the 2024 wildfire season in an online forum with journalists as the West braces for summer fires. Wildfire risk in the West and Oregon this year is not abnormally higher than in recent years, said Daniel Gavin, a professor in the geography department who specializes in pal...
The League of Women Voters of Lane County (LWVLC) wants to help you prepare for the primary election coming soon on May 21st. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that is dedicated to helping voters become informed about and actively participate in government. The League does not support or oppose any political party or candidate. However, the League does advocate for important social policy issues but only after rigorous study and a consensus building review by members. The League of Women Voters produces a...
Now there’s a movie, “Civil War,” that projects the trumpian breakdown of America, with breakaway regionsband malignant militias. I didn’t go see “Civil War,” even though it’s an easy walk down to our charming old neighborhood theater, where they sell good beer that you can take to your seat along with a bag of decent popcorn. The $5 Tuesday tickets are a bargain, but I still didn’t go. I’d been reading quite a bit about “Civil War,” but by the time I worked up the determination to walk...
McKenzie Varsity Sports Schedule This Week The McKenzie Varsity Track and Field Teams return home this week, Thursday, May 2, to participate in the McKenzie End of the Season meet. The meet will be held at Aaron and Marie Jones Community Track with field events starting at 4:30 pm and track events beginning at 5:00 pm. The Eagle Varsity teams travel to Gilchrist on Saturday, May 4, with field events beginning at 11:00 am and track events starting at 1:00 pm. Eagle Boys Seventh, Girls Eighth At MVC Track Meet The McKenzie Varsity Track and...
When Hasso Hering, the legendary longtime editor of the Albany Democrat-Herald, first came to Oregon in the mid-1960s, one of the things that struck him was the quality of the roads. “All the roads were wide and smooth and well built,” he said (or words to that effect; I don’t remember verbatim). “There were no potholes. You could go all day. You could drive your Mustang as fast as you wanted, and nobody would bother you. I’d never seen anything like it.” Oregonians of a certain age will know w...
Continued From Last Week Rototilling Assuming your existing soil is acceptable for planting your new lawn, the first step normally is rototilling (Figure 1). Rototilling serves two basic functions. First, it loosens the soil to a depth of 6 to 8 inches. Second, it breaks up the soil into smaller pieces so it can be graded. With those two purposes in mind, it is clear that you need to go over the site only enough times to achieve the depth you want and a clod size you can grade. A common mistake...
April 19: 9:34 a.m: Suspicious Vehicle - 45200 block, Goodpasture Rd. Deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle and contacted an occupant. April 21: 2:32 p.m: Assault - 37800 blk, Shenandoah Lp. Deputies responded to a report of a physical dispute. Parties separated. April 22: 4:45 p.m: Assist, Follow Up - Terwilliger Hot Springs. 7:03 p.m: Assist, Follow Up - Terwilliger Hot Springs. April 23: 4:19 a.m: Alarm - 92100 blk, Marcola Rd. 11:40 a.m: Motor Vehicle Accident Unknown Injury - Aufderheide Dr. & Cougar Dam Rd. 1:55 p.m:...
April 25: 20:26: Agency Assist – 49000 block, Hwy. 126E. Troopers assisted Lane County Sheriff’s Office with searching a residence, that was related to an ongoing domestic violence call. LCSO arrested a male party for various criminal charges. Involved: 43-year-old male from Vida....
April 22: 9:57: 7000 block, Thurston Rd. Medical, Heart. Assist, 1 Transported April 23: 16:41: 39000 blk, Hendricks Park Rd. Fire , Brush Fire Extinguished. 19:59: 45000 blk, N. Gate Creek Rd.. Medical, General. Mistaken Alarm. April 24: 16:27: 41000 blk, Holden Creek Ln. Public Assist. Lift Assist. 16:54: 42000 blk, Deerhorn Rd. Mistaken Alarm. April 25: 20:16: 49000 blk, McK. Hwy. Medical, Trauma. Disregard Patient Went Via Private Vehicle Prior to Arrival. April 26: 12:27: 40000 blk, McK. Hwy. Medical, Heart. Patient Refusal. 15:35: 37000...
April 23: 11:06: Medical – 56000 block, Engles Dr. Male collapsed. 11:33: Motor Vehicle Accident, Unknown Injury - Aufderheide Dr./Cougar Dam Rd. Caller observed a car flipped over, two people in the vehicle, one person walking around, one was scratched up. April 25: 20:09: Medical – 49000 blk, McK. Hwy. The Upper McK. Fire District’s board of directors will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 20th, at the McK. Fire Station, 56578 McK. Hwy. in McKenzie Bridge....
Keith Dawe has been waiting for his refund from Expedia since 2020. But neither the online agency nor his airline can find the missing money. Where is it? I need help getting a refund from Expedia. I booked two roundtrip Air Transat tickets from Toronto to Paris through Expedia back in 2020. I had to cancel the flights. Under the refund rules during the pandemic, Expedia said I could get my money back. Expedia said it would process the refund in a matter of weeks. I waited a few months, but the...
When Grant Erwin tries to pay for parking at Seattle's waterfront, a website called ParkWhiz charges him $115 -- even though it claims his transaction didn't go through. Can he get a refund? A parking lot on Seattle's waterfront at the foot of Union Street ripped me off for over $115. When you park there, you have to go to a website called ParkWhiz and give them your credit card number. When I did that, the site told me very definitely the transaction did not go through. After repeated attempts,...
My sister is 45 and has had an affair with an old boyfriend from her youth. She says she loves him, he loves her, and they wish to pursue a life together. They are both married, though he is separated. My sister has a wonderful husband who is devoted to her even after discovering the affair. Our families are close, and we are in shock at this heartbreaking news. I believe my sister is going through a midlife crisis. Her husband is still willing to save the marriage, but he is tired of her...
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