Make the McKenzie Connection!
Make the McKenzie Connection!
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Last Friday, Blue River property owners received an in-depth update on a sweeping water infrastructure plan set to replace the community's entire network of lines, hydrants, and service connections. The project, according to Joel Zeni of Brinks Land Improvement, covers about 31,000 linear feet of pipe and is scheduled to begin around October 20. The work will continue through next September, though crews hope to finish earlier. Activities will start near the system's 300,000-gallon water tank...
Applications reopened at Lazy Days Mobile Home & RV Park on Monday, October 7, for new modular and park model homes near Blue River. The housing project, rebuilt after being destroyed in the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire, includes 20 modular homes and 10 park model RVs, along with a community building, playground, and other shared amenities. Available homes include one-bedroom park models ($750 per month) and two-bedroom modular units ($1,000 per month), with some utilities included. Modular homes...
Outdoor burning remains off-limits across Lane County as fire season continues, with the fall burning season now officially delayed until October 15, according to the Lane Fire Defense Board. The restriction applies to all areas of the county and will stay in effect until conditions improve. Backyard burning was originally closed June 7, when fire season began. Residents are urged to check the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) website at lrapa.org for daily burn approvals and to...
Fate & Fire is the theme of the Eugene Symphony's 60th Anniversary Season kick off on Sunday, October 12, with an electrifying afternoon of music and the Masterworks debut of new Music Director, Alex Prior. Bernstein's West Side Story Overture will burst to life with high-energy rhythms and iconic melodies. Virtuoso Kristin Lee is then set to take the stage for Vivian Fung's Violin Concerto, a bold and mesmerizing showcase of artistry and innovation. The night will build to a thrilling finale...
The Oregon Department of Transportation is rushing to fill vacant positions as it recovers from resignations and a hiring freeze. The department normally begins hiring winter maintenance positions in July, Deputy Director Travis Brouwer told the Joint Committee on Transportation on Wednesday afternoon at the Oregon Capitol. But the threat of layoffs as the department waited for legislative action spurred an exodus of the state's transportation workers, he said. Between late June to late...
The Upper McKenzie Rural Fire Protection District (UMRFPD) recently wrapped up a successful summer internship funded by the Special Districts Association of Oregon (SDAO). The district received an SDAO Internship Grant, a program designed to help special districts complete targeted projects. With the funding, UMRFPD brought on Taylor Wickizer, a volunteer with the department, to serve as a Safety and Compliance Intern. Over a four-month period, Wickizer led a comprehensive compliance review,...
s Lane County residents, we've all experienced it: hazy orange skies, smoke smells that linger for days, and a persistent anxiety during dry, windy conditions. Wildfire and smoke are no longer seasonal rarities: they are now expected conditions. To address these new realities, Lane County Emergency Management is taking a critical step to update our community's playbook for this new era, and they need your help. They are asking residents to take a short survey to share their personal experiences...
When we read in this newspaper about problems and tragedies it’s easy to become distressed. To increase happiness, think about things for which you have gratitude. My family does this at the end of dinner when we say “grats.” This involves one person telling us three things for which she or he is grateful. Then we have a conversation about what was said. Being the old guy at the table, I often discuss how one of those things was different in earlier times. For example, if televisions are cited, I might talk about how, when I was young, we didn...
I’m getting tired of the Book Ban Police fussing about which books are “bad” or not. Shouldn’t that conversation be with parents/guardians and their children? I love libraries and education, and I feel that book bans are a waste of time. We have bigger fish to fry other than book bans. Sincerely, Corinne Brown Eugene...
If you want to find out who all of Oregon's registered voters are, where they live, the party if any they're associated with, which recent elections they voted in, and more, you can easily get that information. All you have to do is send a request and pay a fee - the amounts are not extravagant - to the Oregon Secretary of State's Office. Usually within a few days they will send that data, generally in the form of emailed spreadsheet. It's an easy process, long has been available in Oregon (as...
McKenzie Varsity Sports Schedule This Week The McKenzie Varsity Volleyball team hosts Mohawk on Tuesday, October 7, and match time is scheduled for 6:00 pm. The Eagle team travels to Alsea on Thursday, October 9, to participate in a three-way match. McKenzie plays Alsea at 3:00 pm and follows with a match versus Eddyville Charter at 4:30 pm. The McKenzie Varsity Cross Country teams host the Old Mill XC Invitational on Saturday, October 11. The meet will be held at the Aaron and Marie Jones Community Track and the Three Sisters Meadow. A boys...
The cities of San Francisco and Pittsburgh are currently in a battle for bragging rights: Which town is home to the world's steepest street? Is it Canton Avenue in Pittsburgh, a 21-foot stretch of which is at a 37% grade? Or Bradford Street in San Francisco, which claims a shorter stretch as high as 39%? Neither one, says the Guinness Book of World Records. In fact, they say, it's Baldwin Street in Dunedin, New Zealand, which is 34.8% over a longer stretch of roadbed than either American...
As cooler weather arrives, insects and spiders begin searching for warm, protected places to spend the winter - and homes often provide the perfect refuge. "Just like us, they're coming inside to get warm," said Brooke Edmunds, horticulturist with the Oregon State University Extension Service. "They're not feeding on homes or humans. Most are minding their own business. They aren't aggressive toward people, not even the spiders." Boxelder bugs can gather by the thousands on the south- and...
Sept. 30: 11:38 a.m: Criminal Mistreatment - 38400 blk, Emerald Way. 11:59 a.m: Recover Stolen Vehicle - 92000 blk, Maple Ln. 1:09 p.m: Incomplete 911 Call - Foley Ridge Rd. Oct. 1: 3:23 p.m: Fraud - 40000 blk, Deerhorn Rd. 4:23 p.m: Hit & Run - Shotgun Creek Rd. 9:16 p.m: Reckless Driving - Marcola Rd. Oct. 2: 11:12 a.m: Fraud - 38500 blk, E. Cedar Flat Rd. 4:08 p.m: Assist, Follow Up - 92200 blk, Treston Ln. Oct. 3: 10:28 a.m: Welfare Check - 92100 blk, Marcola Rd. 3:45 p,m: Unlawful Use of Vehicle - 95100 blk, Hazel Ln. 3:58 p.m: Motor...
Oct. 6: 12:07: Crash, Non-Injury – Hwy. 126E, Milepost 22. Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash. A silver van was slowing down westbound to make a let turn into a driveway off the left shoulder. A white Chevrolet Tahoe was travelling behind the slowing van and moved over to the right lane to pass the van. As the van attempted a left turn, they swung wide right and side swiped the left front of the Tahoe with the van’s right front. Both vehicles moved off the roadway into a driveway. No injuries were reported. The van was towed due to dam...
Sept. 29: 7:29: 49500 blk, McK. Hwy. Medical, General. Patient Assessed, 1 Transported. 16:20: 44400 blk, McK. Hwy. Medical, Heart. Patient Assessed, Refusal Obtained. Sept. 30: 16:14: 87900 blk, Dowdy Ln. Medical, General. Patient Assessed, 1 Transported. 21:26: Collins Ln./McK. Hwy. MVA. Extended Extrication, 1 Transported. Oct. 1: 14:50: 38900 blk, Upper Camp Creek Rd. Medical, General. Patient Assessed, Refusal Obtained. 22:27: 87800 blk, Lupe Ln. Medical, General. Patient Assessed, 1 Transported. Oct. 2: 19:47: 41900 blk, Deerhorn Rd....
Oct. 1: 21:28: Medical – 54000 block, McK. River Dr. Male, Conscious, Breathing. Oct. 2: 11:28: Medical – 54000 blk, McK. River Dr. Female, Conscious, Breathing. Oct. 4: 00:35: Medical – 55000 blk, McK. River Dr. Male, Conscious, Breathing. 17:11: Medical – 87900 blk, Aufderheide Dr. Injury, person in need is breathing normally. Oct. 5: 17:23: Motor Vehicle Accident – Old McK. Hwy./Milepost 57. Rolled vehicle. Minor injuries. Oct. 6: 16:01: Medical – 54000 blk, E. King Rd. Male, Conscious, Breathing. The Upper McK. Fire District’s...
I am 20, my boyfriend 21, and we have been dating for about a year. We fell in love quickly and have casually discussed marrying once we finish school. We are aware that is not in the immediate future. We hardly fight and agree on most things, except he is positive he doesn’t want children and I am positive I would like to be a mother someday. He is wonderful with children, but says he wants to devote his life to his wife, a career, and travel, without worrying about raising kids. Should I c...
I paid $575 through Affirm for TopResume’s “executive tier” resume service, but what I received was a poorly reformatted version of my original CV and a generic cover letter. Despite multiple requests for a refund, TopResume insists their no-refund policy applies -- even though they assigned me an inexperienced writer and admitted fault by offering reassignment. Affirm sided with TopResume, claiming the company’s terms protect them. I’ve found dozens of similar complaints online, and TopResume...
I booked a flight from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazú, Argentina, for my family. I bought the tickets on Flybondi, an Argentine low-fare airline, through FlightHub. Despite carefully entering our flight details, the airline said our passport numbers were random characters. We had to buy new tickets for $1,114 on Flybondi. FlightHub blamed the airline, but Flybondi confirmed FlightHub entered fake passport data. FlightHub has refused to give us a refund, claiming the tickets are nonrefundable....
ACROSS 1. Treble, bass and alto 6. OB-GYN test 9. Hoodlum 13. *In 1921, the World Series was first broadcast on it 14. Tribute poem 15. Cursor mover 16. Same as Amir 17. Neither here ____ there 18. *Any member of the 2002 World Series champs 19. *World Series trophy presenter, Rob ____ 21. *2024 World Series winners 23. "___ and the City" 24. German industrial valley 25. Gift topper 28. Kids' building block 30. *Player with most career World Series home runs 35. Good vs ____ 37. Ball of yarn...
