Make the McKenzie Connection!
Make the McKenzie Connection!
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FINN ROCK: Transportation issues and how they impact education were at the core of public testimony at last Wednesday’s meeting of the McKenzie School Board. Six employees and community members all said they fear the end of an era may be in the offing if a decision is made to charter outside services. In a May 2022 posting the district was offering a $1,200 sign-on hiring bonus for new bus drivers who could earn up to $21 per hour driving daily morning and after school routes. The ad went on t...
A project to create “transitional shelters” for people facing tough times is showing signs of success. That assessment was shared last week by students during a celebration at the Everyone Village in Eugene, where people are moving into some of the tiny homes that were constructed at 16 schools around Lane County. “We got a chance to come out and see everything and what we were directly impacting,” explained Jamie Leclair, a junior at McKenzie High. “I think that made us a lot more motivated...
The McKenzie River Valley — the collective name given to Lane County’s nine unincorporated communities known as Cedar Flat, Camp Creek, Walterville, Leaburg, Vida, Nimrod, Finn Rock, Blue River, and McKenzie Bridge — is known for its small-town charm, beautiful outdoors and, currently, scorching wildfires. But the area also has a dark underbelly. Numerous people have gone missing in the area recently, and the bodies of two of those people have been recovered in just the past few months, leadi...
BLUE RIVER: Lane County Public Works is asking people to weigh in on the latest designs for Blue River Drive. Details of the proposals include a multi-use path for walking and biking for the section of roadway west of downtown. In the business district, plans show sidewalks and parallel parking on both sides of the street for two blocks,along with a “parking pocket” closer to the bridge that crosses Blue River. In previous proposals, the county asked people to comment on things they both fav...
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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this op-ed are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the McKenzie Valley School District. The recent McKenzie School District board meeting illuminated a pressing issue: the critical need for qualified school bus drivers. Amidst the voices of concerned parents and experienced drivers, the board’s response highlighted a glaring gap in their approach. It’s essential to recognize that school board meetings are the proper place to address urgent matters like this on...
McKenzie Varsity Sports Schedule This Week The McKenzie Varsity Volleyball team hosts a double-header match versus Crow/City First Christian Academy on Tuesday, September 26. The first match will start at 4:30 pm and the second will begin at 6:00 pm. The following day, Wednesday, September 27, the Eagle team travels to Mapleton for a second double-header of the week. The first match at Mapleton begins at 4:30 pm and the second match will start at 6:00 pm. The McKenzie Varsity Cross Country Teams travel to Adair Village on Wednesday, September...
Stripes may come back, but not downtown River Reflections, Volume 6, Issue 30 March 23, 1984 Yellow lines down the middle of the McKenzie Highway have been a point of conflict since the Oregon Highway Division spent $4,700 last August to sandblast off several no-passing zones. Area residents protested their removal during a 6-Year Plan hearing in Eugene as well as at a special meeting with highway officials at Leaburg in December. However, according to James Gix, Region 3 area Highway Engineer...
Lawns languish in the heat of summer unless showered with the water they require to thrive. But not to worry, the grass isn’t dead. Come fall when the rains start again, grass greens up quickly, said Alec Kowalewski, turf specialist for Oregon State University’s Extension Service. While letting your lawn go dormant in summer isn’t a bad thing — especially with concern about water shortages — lack of irrigation does allow weeds to gain a foothold, he said. And regular wear and tear can cause com...
Sept. 15: 11:26 a.m: Disturbance, Dispute - 38400 blk, Cartwright Creek Rd. Verbal dispute between caller and caller’s son. 2:05 p.m: Suspicious Conditions - 91800 blk, Mill Creek Rd. Two males were observed going through the trash at an area business. Sept. 16: 3:52 p.m: Harassment - 92700 blk, Marcola Rd. Ongoing dispute between the caller and the caller’s adult son. Advised that the son came to the caller’s work and threw an egg at her car. 9:10 p.m: Suspicious Conditions - 88900 blk, Easy Ln. Area resident reported a drone was flying over...
Sept. 24: 08:47: Crash, Non-Injury – Hwy. 126E, Milepost 23. OSP received a call regarding a single-vehicle crash into the ditch. Upon arrival, the driver of Unit #1, a white Toyota 4Runner, was outside speaking with fire personnel. Trooper spoke with the driver who advised he was traveling eastbound and as he was rounding the corner, he observed a Jeep fully in his lane of travel. He said he veered into the oncoming lane to avoid a head-on collision. When he did this, the Jeep began correcting back into the westbound lane and caused the D...
Sept. 18: 6:08: 88000 block, Marcola Rd. Mutual Aid. Disregarded. 14:08: 7000 blk, Thurston Rd. Medical, General. Disregarded On Scene. 17:23: 38000 blk, Camp Creek Rd. Medical, General. Disregarded En Route. 20:18: 88000 blk, Marcola Rd. Mutual Aid. Disregarded. Sept. 19: 16:00: 45000 blk, South Gate Creek Rd. Welfare Check. Patient Refusal. 19:06: 45000 blk, McK. Hwy. Medical, Heart. Patient Assessed, 1 Transported. Sept. 20: 19:26: 39000 blk, McK. Hwy. Medical, General. Patient Assessed, 1 Transported. Sept. 21: 7:11: Marcola Rd./Sunderman...
I am concerned about a relationship, but it is not my own. My nephew aged 21 is planning to get married this November. While I think he is young, I think the bride to be is far too young at only 17. My nephew was home-schooled through half of high school, and she was raised on a ranch and home-schooled as well. In other words, she has no real life experience. They have never dated anyone else. To top it off, he is financially irresponsible and currently holds a low paying job, while she has...
American Airlines downgraded Thomas Sennett and his family to economy class on their flights from Boston to Phoenix. Why isn't it refunding the fare difference? Last year, my family and I had first-class tickets on American Airlines to fly from Boston to Phoenix. American Airlines delayed that flight and rebooked and downgraded us to coach class on another flight. A few days later, I received an email from American Airlines that it had refunded the fare difference between first class and...
Samsung offers Joe King a refund for his home security starter kit but then refuses to pay him. Can it do that? I purchased a Samsung SmartThings ADT Home Security Starter Kit and accessories from Lowe's last year. A short while later, Samsung ended support for it and offered refunds to customers. I submitted my refund request in April 2022, and Samsung approved my refund in August, but only after I filed a complaint with the BBB. Samsung initially denied my claim because it said Lowe's was not...
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