Make the McKenzie Connection!
Make the McKenzie Connection!
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RAINBOW: Close to fifty people gathered at the Tokatee Golf Club last week for some serious discussions about fire safety and preparedness in the McKenzie area, particularly during the summer fire season. Upper McKenzie Fire Chief Joel Zeni discussed the importance of creating defensible space around homes, particularly the first 100 feet, which he noted is critical for home survival during a fire when firefighters might not be able to reach every property. He emphasized that “the first line o...
BLUE RIVER: Dietz Peters, a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, shared a deeply personal connection to the land being discussed at the opening of the McKenzie Crossings center last weekend. “They identify as Elk River and Umpqua, expressing that while they may not personally live in this area, they feel at home when visiting because it is part of their ancestral territory,” he said. Peters recounted a story told about the area’s history, and the Trail of Tears from Table Rock....
Well, it was two hours of fun in the sun at the track. At least for the elementary kids. Field Day is an annual tradition at McKenzie. The kiddos from kindergarten through sixth grade get to try out all the different field events and run a 100 meter dash with the help of some of our best high school athletes. It’s a great event on so many levels. Interactions between the older students and their young counterparts help build school spirit. The high school kids get a chance to be the teachers i...
The US Forest Service will waive recreation fees at most day-use sites across national forests in Oregon and Washington on Thursday, June 19 in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday. The fee waiver applies to day-use fees at trailheads, picnic areas, visitor centers and other recreation sites across the region’s 17 national forests and grasslands. Other fees, such as those for camping, cabin rentals, or special permits, will remain in effect. National Fee Free Days aim to connect Americans w...
Oregon maintained a troubling ranking, holding at 43rd in the nation for children’s education, according to the 2025 Kids Count Data Book, a national report developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Jenna Marie, data and research manager for the advocacy group Our Children Oregon, said both fourth grade reading and eighth grade math proficiency have hit all-time lows in the state, with only about a quarter of students meeting benchmarks. The numbers are not far from the national average. M...
Lane County’s first-ever parks levy is doing more than maintaining and improving county-owned parks—it’s also helping local community organizations enhance public access and restore natural areas through targeted grant funding. One example is the McKenzie River Trust (MRT), which received a $150,000 grant through Parks levy to support upgrades at Finn Rock Landing, a popular river access site along the McKenzie River. This grant was part of a larger $850,000 project to improve visitor safet...
Beginning June 20, the popular USDA Forest Service Annual Northwest Forest Pass will be available for online purchase at www.recreation.gov. “In a desire to be responsive to interest and input from the public, an Annual Northwest Forest can now be purchased online as we expand pass options for recreation users. Many users have been requesting digital passes for years, and we are pleased to make it happen,” said Tracy Calizon, Assistant Director of Recreation, Lands, and Minerals. The Nor...
Thank you for including the editorial by Randy Stapilus on the emergence of hate groups, especially toward government, in last week’s edition. This article was particularly meaningful for me, as I had just finished reading one of the most difficult books I’ve read in a long time, “A Fever In the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan’s Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them,” by renowned American author Timothy Egan. This book was difficult because of its intensely disturbing history of everyday Americans who were conned into hating th...
Vida McKenzie Community Center’s Tuesday Senior Center and Friday SAIL Exercise Program offer valley residents opportunities for engagement and enrichment through socializing, shared learning, and group exercise. Doors open for Tuesday’s Senior lunch at 11:00a.m. for coffee hour followed by a delicious meal at noon and a presentation from 12:30-1:15p.m. June 17th participants will learn about the decades of accomplishments achieved by the Relief Nursery. On June 25th, chef John Carlile will share his expertise in using herbs and spices to enh...
Among musicians and fans of old-time string-band music, Benjamin Franklin Jarrell is basically royalty. As a member of one of the most influential bands from the golden age of old-time music — DaCosta Woltz’s Southern Broadcasters — old Ben helped preserve that classic Appalachian-mountain style of fiddle-and-banjo string bands. His son, Thomas Jefferson “Tommy” Jarrell, is maybe the most influential old-time fiddle player even today, 40 years after his death. In Oregon, though, in the years...
The most consumed drink in the world has more benefits than just keeping us awake. Spent coffee grounds can be used as a soil amendment and compost ingredient, while liquid coffee acts as an effective slug killer. According to various sources, between 400 billion to 1 trillion cups of coffee are consumed around the world every year. No matter the number, that’s a lot of coffee, which means a lot of spent coffee grounds. Using coffee grounds in the garden keeps them out of the waste stream and g...
June 4: 11:23 a.m: Extortion - 87800 blk, cedar flat rd – Caller believed they were being extorted by the suspect who wouldn’t fully pay for a vehicle. This was determined to be a civil matter and no crime. 11:59 a.m: Suspicious Conditions - Marcola Rd. Caller reported a group of juveniles near the railroad tracks on the bridge. When deputies arrived in the area they were unable to locate anyone. June 5: 12:17 a.m: Suspicious Vehicle - Cedar Flat Rd. Caller reported a suspicious vehicle stopping in front of houses. Caller was unable to get a l...
June 9: 7:55: 89800 blk, Greenwood Dr. Medical, General. Patient Assessed, Refusal Obtained. 9:12: 40600 blk, Deerhorn Rd. Medical, Heart. Patient Assessed, Refusal Obtained. June 11: 11:22: 37300 blk, Camp Creek Rd. Illegal Burning Homeowner Advised of Current Burn Restrictions. 20:54: 1300 blk, 66th St. Medical, Heart. Disregarded by Eugene Springfield Fire. June 12: 0:59: 90300 blk, Thompson Ln. Structure Fire. Extinguished, Scene Overhauled. June 13: 8:24: 90300 blk, Thompson Ln. Structure Fire. Extinguished, Scene Overhauled. 8:58: 90300...
June 12: 00:58: House Fire – 90000 block. Thomson Ln. Caller reports neighbor`s house on fire, is hearing explosions. 13:36: Brush Fire - Blue River Reservoir Rd./McK. Hwy. Caller is seeing smoke at junction. 10:48: Medical – 91000 blk, Mill Creek Rd. Female, Conscious, Breathing. June 13: 21:28: Medical – 54000 blk. E. King Rd. Male, Conscious, Breathing. June 14: 18:13: Medical – 49000 blk, McK. Hwy. Male, Conscious, Breathing. June 15: 13:14: Medical - 60475 McK. Hwy. Subject with broken ankle 1 mile from upper river trailhead. Sweet H...
I’ve been married 16 years and thought my wife and I had a good relationship. We used to talk for hours on end. Most of her requests I would fulfill. For example, she loved steamed crabs and beer, and even though it was expensive, I would get it for her on an almost daily basis. When she wasn’t working, which was most of our marriage, I asked her to cook and clean, but she told me she didn’t like that kind of work and rarely did it. Both of us were religious and took marriage seriously. I tried...
I'm a long-time Best Buy customer and a Total Technical Support member. So when I had a problem with my computer recently, I expected Best Buy to help me. My computer was not working with the printer I bought from Best Buy. I spent five hours on the phone with Best Buy trying to get it fixed, but they could not help me. Worse, I was left with a computer that no longer connects to the internet, making it basically worthless. Since then, I have called multiple times and spoken to four more...
I rented a car from Thrifty in Anchorage and noted damage on the front bumper when I took the car. Months later, Thrifty is holding me responsible for the damage, which I didn't cause. The evidence is very clear from the paperwork I have, but Thrifty's third-party claims company, PurCo, won't listen. It claims that Thrifty lost the paperwork proving I didn't cause the damage. The paperwork clearly states that the damage was there when I checked the car out. PurCo wants me to pay $2,212. Can you...
ACROSS 1. Croat, e.g. 5. Reverential respect mixed with wonder 8. Island near Java 12. From where to eternity? 13. *"Land of the ____" 14. Rowed 15. Diabolical 16. Mideast bigwig 17. Unleashes 18. *Star-spangled banner (2 words) 20. Type of ski lift 21. *Day before Independence Day 22. Quilting party 23. Sherlock Holmes' confidant 26. Formal dinner 30. U.N. working-conditions agency 31. Sextet plus one 34. Cancel 35. Holey confection 37. Electric swimmer 38. Frame job 39. Comparison word 40. Typ...
