Make the McKenzie Connection!
Make the McKenzie Connection!
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BLUE RIVER: The Holiday Farm Fire of 2020 removed all traces of fences and other unofficial landmarks commonly used to mark property boundaries. That caused Lane County to launch a retracement survey in "downtown" Blue River to relocate section corners, quarter-section corners, and one-sixteenth corners - all determined to be vital to the reestablishing property boundary lines. However, determining the location of underground water lines "can be difficult" because they often don't have a...
MARCOLA: People traveling in the Marcola and Camp Creek areas on Monday afternoon were surprised to encounter police roadblocks. At about 4:30 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of menacing that occurred in the 37000 block of Parsons Creek Rd., Marcola. Motorists were stopped from accessing the area after spike strips were placed on the roadway near the Riverview Market and access along Camp Creek Road was blocked near McKenzie Fire & Rescues Station #2. Some motorists also reported traffic on 42nd Street was b...
FINN ROCK: A sunny day offered a good draw for people who showed up last Saturday for an outdoor “Listening Session.” The Jones family donated the property for community uses that are still to be determined. Some of the ideas aired on Saturday ranged from walking trails to low-impact housing, all to keep much of the site’s rural character. Another Three Sisters Meadow Community Listening Session - this time indoors - is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. at the McKenzie Community School’s old gym, 51...
This weekend, February 17 & 18 is Free Fishing Weekend in Oregon.No fishing/shellfish licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag, Columbia River Basin Endorsement, Two-Rod Validation, or Rogue-South Coast Steelhead Validation/Tag) are required. Both Oregon residents and nonresidents can fish for free. All other fishing regulations apply including closures, bag limits, and size restrictions. See the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for rules and remember to check for any in-season...
February is American Heart Month, a time to recognize that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, especially in the African American community. African Americans are 30% more likely to die from heart disease than non-Hispanic whites. However, African Americans can successfully prevent and beat these diseases by understanding the risks and taking steps to address them. Being physically active, eating healthy, not smoking, and finding healthy ways to deal with stress are all ways we can improve our heart health now and...
The last segment of Oregon’s Interstate Highway system opened in 1982. One would think that since Oregon has a nationally prominent planning system, there would be efforts underway to plan for the next generation of great roads. But that is not the case. Planners almost universally hate highways, so they have made sure that the Interstate system remains stagnant. Even where changes are being contemplated, such as a new I-5 bridge over the Columbia River, they are not designed to address growth. The Interstate Bridge Replacement Project, now i...
Last Saturday people had a chance to add to their local knowledge storehouse thanks to a review of some of the background for a property they might often pass by. As Cliff Richardson explained two mills once occupied the site that is now the home to the McKenzie Community Track and Field complex and the Three Sisters Meadows parcel. Back before the 1960s, when Highway 126 was reconstructed to run through the site, it had extended to the river and was home to a sawmill started by the Armstrong...
Some houseplants seem unhappy no matter how much care and nurturing they get from their owners. Often, our homes do not provide the preferred environment — bright light and high humidity. Many plants have growth cycles attuned to day length and slow down during winter — even with artificial light. As with people, understanding the particular needs of some plants contributes to the difference between thriving and merely existing. Phalaenopsis orchid Beautiful, long-blooming and affordable in rec...
Feb. 3: 7:08 p.m: Reckless Driving - Marcola Rd. Milepost 4. Several drivers got into a dispute after being cut off. The caller believed they were then being followed, however the other vehicles stopped following the caller once in Marcola. Feb. 5: 9:30 a.m: Violation of Restraining Order - 55500 blk, Drury Dr. 8:38 p.m: Citizen Contact - 36300 blk, Sherra Ln. 10:07 p.m: Attempt To Locate Drunk Driver - Marcola Rd. & HF Williams Rd. 10:29 p.m: Weapon, Shots Fired - 92200 blk, Savage St. 10:46 p.m: Dog Bite - 92100 blk, Marcola Rd. 9:30 a.m:...
Feb. 5: 23:37: 89000 block, Bridge St. Medical, Heart. Patient Assessed, 1 Transported. Feb. 7: 4:01: 44000 blk, McK. Hwy. Medical, Trauma. Patient Assessed, 1 Transported. Feb 8: 20:52: 87000 blk, Cedar Flat Rd Medical, General. Patient Assessed, 1 Transported. 15:43: 91000 blk, Burton Dr. Mutual Aid. Assisted UMFD. 21:34: 89000 blk, Rippling Way. False Alarm/Faulty Alarm. Assisted home owner with alarms. Feb. 9: 9:53: 40000 blk, Deerhorn Rd. Medical, General. Patient Refusal. 12:05: McK. Hwy. Milepost 30. Motor Vehicle Accident. Non-Injury,...
Feb. 1: 18:14: House Fire – 45000 block, McK. Hwy. Heavy smoke from back of house, fire in the attic. Feb. 2: 17:02: Motor Vehicle Accident, Unknown Injury - MP08 Clear Lake Cutoff. White Sprinter type van off the side of the road. Lights were on, pieces on the side of the road. Complainant didn’t see anyone. Feb. 3: 12:03: Illegal Burn - Foley Ridge Rd./McK. Hwy. Small camp fire, left unattended near the side of the road. Caller put water on it but still smoldering. Feb. 5: 13:25: Medical – 52000 blk, McK. Hwy. Male, Conscious, Breat...
Nancy Epstein gets a repair bill for $3,000 after renting a Turo. But what's it for? And does she have to pay? My husband and I rented a Turo for a week while we were visiting San Diego. We paid for "minimum protection" just to be on the safe side. We did not take any photos of the car in the app before or after because we took great care of the car. The day after we returned the car, I received a bill from Turo claiming $3,000 in damages (which just so happens to be the most I would be...
I was married for 35 years to the most wonderful man. He was not only my lover but my best friend. He was so good to me. However, he had a massive heart attack and died within seconds. I was in shock for days. I made a lot of bad choices. I met a man who was nothing like me but made me laugh. He started doing little things for me and invited me to his house to meet his son. We started seeing each other. Four months ago we were married, and now it is a disaster. He lives an entirely different lif...
The touchscreen on Satoaki Omori's new HP laptop computer doesn't work, and the computer has been discontinued. Can he get a full refund -- or at least a repair? I recently had a very, very painful experience when I bought an HP Envy x360 2-in-1 laptop. I received it a few months ago, and the product was defective. The touch screen did not work. I wasted 40 hours on the phone with HP tech support but could not get a replacement screen. I finally sent it back to HP for repair. HP recently told...
ACROSS 1. Falling out 5. Bottle top 8. Door fastener 12. Shoe emanation? 13. Staff note 14. Home to Buccaneers 15. Actress Spelling 16. Thor's father 17. Kidman's husband 18. *He served two nonconsecutive presidential terms 20. *JFK and RFK's relationship, abbr. 21. Foreword 22. J. Edgar Hoover Building org. 23. Pac-Man venue 26. Long and adventurous journey 30. Rudolph's Clarice, e.g. 31. Like life, according to some 34. Is it enough? 35. Jalisco plant 37. As opposed to rent 38. Grassy mound...
