Make the McKenzie Connection!
Make the McKenzie Connection!
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VIDA: Crews from Oregon Woods are taking advantage of clear skies to do work aimed at upgrading the condition of the second longest covered bridge in Oregon. The 237 foot long Goodpasture Covered Bridge was constructed in 1938 at a cost of $13,154. The upgrades now underway will total $641,000. Officials say current construction activity will repair damage to trusses and the roof from both the snow storm of a couple years back that stressed the roof trusses, as well as some issues from the...
"I felt it was a great honor to be asked, and I have always believed that public art has the power to bring people together, and this seemed like a really good opportunity for that potential," explains Jud Turner, a Eugene sculptor invited last winter to create a sculpture for the McKenzie River community by a coalition of groups - McKenzie River Development Council, Love for Lane County and the Arts and Business Alliance of Eugene. Working with people who live in Blue River, Turner says...
Since 2019, Chief Bucich and McKenzie Fire & Rescue have been seeking alternate water sources as some of their regular draft sites became unusable. One solution that came up repeatedly is the strategic placement of water tanks throughout the fire district, especially in areas ways of getting down to the river is limited. The result was a decision to construct holding tanks. The tanks, which hold 15,000 gallons of water, are gravity fed, and designed to be used with minimal personnel, leaving cri...
A new report identifies some of the most ecologically important rivers in Oregon (including the South Fork McKenzie). Conservation Science Partners looked at 54,000 miles of unprotected rivers and streams in Oregon, highlighting watersheds with outstanding water quality, recreational value and that support rare or at-risk species. More than 5,700 river miles were in the range of at least 30 aquatic Species of Greatest Conservation Need. Caitlin Littlefield, lead scientist for Conservation Science Partners, said many rivers are under threat as...
A little-noticed initiative by Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-WA, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-OR and five other senators would boost local jobs, accelerate sales and improve economies. The Local Journalism Sustainability Act, S. 2434, is designed to help local news media support their newsgathering missions. One provision goes far beyond offering aid to community newspapers, local news websites and other news- gatherers. It would help small businesses to dig out of the economic doldrums by supporting their advertising costs in local news outlets, which in turn...
McKenzie Athletic Director Fred Heins announced the cancellation of the Eagle’s Varsity Volleyball season this week and the probability that Varsity Football will also not occur. Lack of student/athletes showing up for opening practices and no coaches applying for the Varsity and Middle School Volleyball Coaching positions were the primary reasons for the cancellation of the Volleyball season. Thus far, just four students have turned out for volleyball and Heins stated a minimum of eight would be required to participate in the Mountain West L...
Aug. 27: 12:00 p.m: Boat Check - 88700 blk, Potter Ln. 1:46 p.m: Citizen Contact - 44500 blk, McK. Hwy. 2:10 p.m: Civil Service - 51600 blk, Blue River Dr. 6:30 p.m: Citizen Contact - 42800 blk, McK. Hwy. 8:55 p.m: Suspicious Subject - 88400 blk, Gemstone Rd. Aug. 28: 5:19 a.m: Illegal Burn - 6900 blk, Thurston Rd. 1:15 p.m: Open Gate - Lat: 44.195371 Long: -122.819549. 7:53 p.m: Suspicious Condi-tions - 42700 blk, McK. Hwy. 8:49 p.m: Assist, Follow Up - 89200 blk, Marcola Rd. 11:41 p.m: Attempt To Locate Drunk Driver - Greer Dr. & McK. Hwy....
Aug. 24: 09:14: Crash, Non-Injury – Hwy. 126E, Milepost 16. Troopers were dispatched to a non-injury, single-vehicle crash. Investigation revealed a White 1998 GMC P35 van was traveling eastbound when for an unknown reason, a White 1999 Ford F350 truck, traveling westbound, crossed into the EB lane of travel. The GMC attempted to avoid colliding with the Ford and drove into the WB ditch, where it came to rest. The operator of the GMC was provided a copy of the crash report. The operator of the GMC contacted his own tow company to assist in r...
Aug. 23: 7:33: 87000 block, Lupe Lane. Medical, General. Patient Assessed, 1 Transported. 7:41: 88000 blk, Bridge St. Medical, General. Patient evaluation /lift assist. 14:48: 42000 blk, McKenzie Hwy Medical, General. Lifting Assistance Provided. 15:21: 88000 blk, East Of Eden Rd. Medical, General. Patient Assessed, 1 Transported. Aug. 24: 13:11: 36000 blk, Camp Creek Rd. Medical, Trauma. Patient Assessed, 1 Transported. 23:39: 38000 blk, Camp Creek Rd. Medical, General. Patient Assessed, 1 Transported. Aug. 25: 12:37: 38000 blk, McK. Hwy....
Aug. 23: 17:25: Medical – 55000 block McK. River Dr. Female, Conscious, Breathing. Aug. 24: 13:00: Fire Alarm – 51000 blk, Blue River Dr. General fire alaem and smoke detector inside. Aug. 25: 21:17: Medical - Taylor Rd./McK. Hwy. Female, Conscious, Breathing. Aug. 28: 13:03: Brush Fire - Echo St./ Blue River Dr. 4X4 at bottom of power pole. Aug. 29: 02:10: Medical – 54000 blk, McK. River Dr. Female, Conscious, Breathing. Aug. 30: 12:38: Medical – 56000 blk, McK. Hwy. Female, Conscious, Breathing. 14:51: Medical - McK. Hwy. /Milepost 42. Mal...
Next time you're in the neighborhood of Portland's Pioneer Courthouse Square, take a minute to look at the wrought-iron fence and archway at its south end. Looks a little out of place, doesn't it? That ironwork is all that's left of what was probably the grandest hotel in Oregon history. The Portland Hotel started as a railroad baron's scheme in the mid-1880s, and was opened in 1890 - a riotously colorful yet stolidly tasteful stone palace of hospitality, at the dawn of some of the most...
I identify as a self-sufficient, dependent person. I consider myself a beautiful woman, not in a conceited way, but I've been told this my entire life. I am an empath. I've dedicated my life to working in social services. I am a free spirit, yet an entrepreneur at heart. I love empowering women, and I'm working on becoming a certified self-love coach. I am 35; my partner is 38. He cheated on me during our entire relationship. He never admitted to the timeline, but he claims it wasn't years....
ACROSS 1. The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical 5. Hallucinogenic drug 8. Some special effects, acr. 11. Chip in Vegas 12. Cordelia's father in Shakespeare play 13. One in squirrel's stash 15. Dissenting clique 16. Tangerine/grapefruit hybrid 17. Type of lemur 18. *Popular messenger 20. Mosque prayer leader 21. Down Under marsupial 22. Thanksgiving serving 23. *100 days of snapping, e.g. 26. Military's inactive force 30. Repeated Cuban dance step 31. The Kinks' lead singer, a.k.a. godfather of...
