Make the McKenzie Connection!
Make the McKenzie Connection!
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RAINBOW: Animated patriotic icons - ranging from the Statue of Liberty to the American flag - were joined by Tokatee’s own logo in brightening the night sky last Saturday. The images were part of a 13-minute light show that drew plenty of shouts and applause when it capped off the golf club’s 57th July Celebration. Throughout last Saturday the steady flow of events included a 4-man scramble golf tournament, food trucks, live music, and an outdoor beer garden. As twilight drew closer, even mor...
Due to concerns about protecting wild Chinook salmon that are holding in the McKenzie River near Leaburg Dam and meeting broodstock needs for hatchery production, a portion of the McKenzie River will close to salmon angling effective July 15th. The closure will be in effect from July 15th through December 31st in the mainstem McKenzie River from Leaburg Dam downstream approximately one mile - to the mouth of Trout Creek. Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife officials say angling is impacting a...
On July 5, a lighting-caused fire was reported in the Three Sisters Wilderness near Mink Lake Basin north of Park Trail #3530. The fire is named the Moonlight Fire and is approximately 2 acres. The fire behavior is characterized by creeping and smoldering. Currently, 10 smokejumpers are on the scene working to suppress the fire. A medium-sized type 2 helicopter will arrive later today and will be working out of McKenzie Bridge. Tomorrow, McKenzie River’s 20-person hand crew will arrive in a...
Six projects to improve communities in Oregon have received grants from AARP. The organization has announced the recipients of its annual Community Challenge program. Oregon’s grant projects total more than $65,000. Stacey Triplett, engagement director for AARP Oregon, said this quick-turnaround program fills a gap for many communities. “Funding that’s local, that’s meant to be flexible, that comes right out within weeks of when it’s been requested is hard to come by,” Triplett pointed out...
Both the Willamette National Forest and local Oregon Dept. of Forestry lands have changed their Fire Danger warnings from ‘moderate’ to ‘high’. On July 4th, the ODF change impacted approximately 1.9 million acres of state, private, county and Bureau of Land Management lands in Lane, Linn and portions of Douglas County. The National Forest moved from an Industrial Fire Precaution Level I to IFPL II on July 5th. Officials cautioned that any spark could have the potential to start a wildfire. Dry c...
On and around Labor Day 2020, wildfires burned over one million acres of forestland in Oregon, including over 370,000 acres of privately owned land. Now, funding and support are available to help small forest landowners in western Oregon impacted by the 2020 Labor Day wildfires recover and replant, while also reducing the risk of future wildfires. “This is a chance for small forest landowners to get the support they need to recover from the devastating 2020 Labor Day fires in western Oregon by replanting native trees and helping make their l...
Reprinted from “McKenzie River Reflections and Recipes” McKenzie High Booster Club 1971 By Prince Helfrich The McKenzie River was first discovered by Donald McKenzie in 1811. Trails from Eastern Oregon following the north bank of the river had been used for years by Indians who made the trip in the fall to catch salmon and dry them and pick wild huckleberries for their winter food. The McKenzie was first called the McKenzie Fork as it was thought this stream was a tributary of the Willamette River. As late as 1935, parties of Eastern Ore...
Summer has arrived and so have the weeds to take over our gardens and make us tear our hair out in frustration. Ed Peachey, Oregon State University Extension Service weed specialist, can relate. He sees weeds everywhere and has plenty of advice to share. The first line of defense is identification. “If you don’t know what you have, you don’t know what to do,” he said. “Each species has unique characteristics and vary in how they are controlled.” Even those who subscribe to the philosophy...
June 25: 8:42 a.m: Vicious Animal - 92000 block, Spicer Ln. Two large dogs got out of their yard through an open gate. One of the dogs was aggressive with the caller’s husband. Dogs were returned to their property and the gate was chained shut. 4:45 p.m: Suspicious Vehicle - Quartz Creek Rd. & Pond Rd. Deputy located a Vehicle while on patrol and contacted two individuals. No crime and the deputy cleared. 9:56 p.m: Suspicious Conditions - 41800 blk, Madrone St. Caller advised that she heard noises inside residence. Dispatch stayed on the p...
June 27: 22:19: Medical – McK. Hwy./River St. Broken ankle. June 28: 12:09: Medical - Between Milepost 69 & 70, Old McK. Hwy. 19:06: Medical – 91000 block, Mill Creek Rd. Female, Conscious, Breathing. June 29: 19:42: Motor Vehicle Accident, Unknown Injury - Aufderheide Dr/Mp. 56. Automated message: "Crash has occurred in Ford vehicle.” July 2: 13:36: Medical - Blue Pool, Tamolitch Falls. Subject jumped off main rock into water and broke legs. Patient is out of the water, on the shore. July 3: 12:49: Medical – 91000 blk, Taylor Rd. Female,...
I’ve been looking for so long to find someone to secretly talk to, to gain some insight, validation, or hope. My situation is the result of the choices I made, but I just need someone to hear me. I have been married for eight years. During the short time we dated, I knew he wasn’t the true person I thought I’d spend my life with. The day I was going to tell him I didn’t want to see him anymore was the day I learned I was pregnant. It was not intentional. While switching birth control pills,...
After Debbie Schembri's brother dies, she cancels her Alaska vacation. Can she get a refund for her airline tickets? I had tickets on United Airlines to fly from San Jose to Anchorage last summer. In August, my brother died unexpectedly, and we canceled our travel plans. I reserved my airline flights through Booking.com and followed all their instructions regarding a refund. I sent my brother's death certificate and obituary. Booking.com asked for more proof that we were related and finally,...
When Robertann Usher's home security company merges with ADT, he discovers he has a five-year contract with a higher price. Getting out will cost him $527. Is that legal? I have a problem with my ADT bill and was hoping you could help me. I had a home security system through Ackerman Security, which recently merged with ADT. I recently received my first bill with ADT and decided to discontinue my service. I paid $63 quarterly for security service with Ackerman Security. ADT's prices are higher....
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