Make the McKenzie Connection!
Make the McKenzie Connection!
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Hobsons By Finn J.D. John If you’d taken a nationwide poll in 1939, asking people from outside Oregon to name as many Oregon towns as they could, the top three would probably be Portland, Salem — and Valsetz. Portland, because it’s the biggest, of course. Salem, because it’s the state capitol. And Valsetz, because of its newspaper, the Valsetz Star, and the Star’s editor, 11-year-old Dorothy Anne Hobson. The 9-year-old editor Dorothy Anne was the daughter of Henry and Ruby Hobson, the cookhouse managers for the tiny company town of Valset...
Excerpts From the September 5, 2013 Sheriff’s Reports Aug. 20: 4:40 PM: Attempt To Locate Drunk Driver – Mp. 7, Marcola Rd. Involved is a northbound small red compact that swerved 10 – 12 times, continues to cross the center line. An “old man” is the driver. Info relayed. Aug. 21: 10:10 AM: Suspicious Conditions – 56000 block, McK. Hwy. Subject was evicted, has used complainant’s credit cards to make several purchases. Info taken. Aug. 21: 5:52 PM: Dispute – 52000 block, McK. Hwy. Caller was throwing a can of peaches...
Experienced Wolves Wallop Eagles The Days Creek Wolves handed the host McKenzie Eagles a 60-20 thumping last Friday night in the non-league 2013 season opener for both 8-man football teams. The Wolves senior led team dominated the relatively inexperienced Eagles, who finished the game with 8 players on the field due to injury and ineligibility issues. It was McKenzie’s turn in the barrel so to speak as the Eagles had defeated Days Creek by decisive margins, 50-22 in 2012 and 60-6 in 2011. Senior quarterback Bailey Adams led the Eagle offense w...
Walterville parade It will be “Fair Day” on September 7th. The Walterville Grange plans to be “All Ducked Out” for the 63rd annual Walterville Community Fair. The event will have a new schedule this year so be sure to plan ahead. An added feature this year will be the Walterville Waddle 5K run/walk starting at 8 a.m. People can register early by contacting the McKenzie River Nursery or between 6:45 and 7:45 the morning of the race with a small entry fee. The GWA will serve a breakfast of cinnamon rolls and breakfast sandwiches, between 7:30 an...
McKenzie River Reflections...
