Make the McKenzie Connection!
Make the McKenzie Connection!
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LEABURG: Early in 1927, when the Eugene Water & Electric Board decided another power source was needed it didn't plan 10,000 years in advance. Nor did the utility have to consider what natural disasters might occur in the next million years. Today, though, potential seismic or mega-flood events are part of the design requirements mandated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). 2022 marks 95 years since EWEB made the decision to build the Leaburg hydroelectric project. It is also a t...
MCKENZIE BRIDGE: On Sunday, at approximately 8:18 am, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a raft had overturned in the McKenzie River near Paradise Campground. Paradise campground is located just upriver from McKenzie Bridge. While en route, deputies learned that one of the three involved rafters was unconscious and CPR had been performed by bystanders and paramedics. At 9:14 a.m, paramedics at the scene advised the involved male had died. Lane County Sheriff’s Sergeant Tom Speldrich said deputies arrived on the scene and...
Nearly 20 years ago the Biscuit fire burned across half a million acres in Southern Oregon. It also exposed a college sophomore to the controversy, science, and politics at play during and after the blaze. That student was Trip Jennings who assembled a team to grapple with the complex debate around the fire and worked with scientists, advocates, and local citizens to capture the story in a documentary. More than a decade later, the Eagle Creek fire ignited the Columbia River Gorge, a scenic...
Why are there dead salmon in the river? If you live close to a river or stream in the Willamette Valley, you might come across salmon carcasses or see ODFW staff and volunteers slinging carcasses into the water during September and October. In September, salmon will begin the end of their life's journey in Willamette Valley rivers as they gather to spawn and die. Historically, thousands of adult salmon spawned and died in these rivers and streams, supplying essential nutrients to fuel the...
“So, how’s it going?” is a question that’s been put to me a few times lately. Luckily I’ve been able to answer “Surprisingly well.” The Q & A’s, of course, had to deal with the decision to switch from primarily a hard copy printed newspaper to one that subscribers receive over the internet. The conversion rate is now just above 90%. A few years ago that result would probably not have been possible, judging by the rough times some of the big daily newspapers endured. Two factors seemed to have come into play for River Reflections. On...
For McKenzie Valley Wellness Board, Members and Community, First I would like to thank you for your support in the recent election. I have made the difficult decision to resign from my position as a board member. One reason being I believe my skill set as a therapist, may be of better use to MVW at a later time after the rebuild has been completed. Secondly, and more challenging to articulate is my personal struggle with supporting Orchid Health. As a former Orchid Health employee, I both observed and experienced the effects of a hostile work...
This letter serves as my official resignation as Vice President and board member. I am resigning due to my ongoing concerns that this organization continues to fail to follow the bylaws and is not acting in the best interest of McKenzie Valley Wellness (MVW) and its members. The actions and transactions that have occurred to the detriment of this organization by a couple of board members have resulted in an investigation by the Department of Justice Non-profit division. As board members, we are to be fiduciaries in the following ways. The duty...
McKenzie Varsity Sports Schedule This Week The McKenzie Varsity Volleyball match versus Mannahouse Academy, scheduled for Wednesday, September 14, has been canceled. The Eagle Varsity Volleyball team travels to Eddyville Charter on Tuesday, September 20, for a 6:00 pm contest. The McKenzie Varsity Six-man Football team travels to Mapleton, Friday, September 16. Kickoff is slated for 7:00 pm. Eagle, Wolf Contest Thrown A Red Flag! Hot, dry, low humidity, high East Winds, and power shut off throughout the region to protect from fire starts. The...
Sept. 7: 10:51 a.m: Suspicious Conditions - 36200 block, camp creek rd. 12:21 p.m: Theft of Mail - 46500 blk, Goodpasture Rd. 3:05 p.m: Citizen Contact - 91800 blk, Mill Creek Rd. 3:26 p.m: Wrong Way Driver - Deerhorn Rd. Milepost 1. 3:29 p.m: Citizen Contact - 57900 blk, McK. Hwy. 4:33 p.m: Assist Fire Department - Leashore Dr. & Goodpasture Rd. Sept. 8: 2:14 p.m. Attempt Top Locate Drunk Driver - Goodpasture Rd. & McK. Hwy. 3:34 p.m. Unlawful Use of Vehicle - 89300 blk, Old Mohawk Rd. 4:27 p.m. Threat, Harassment - 39600 blk, Mohawk Loop Rd....
Sept. 5: 18:08: 1300 block, McK. River Water Rescue. Self rescue to vehicle. Sept. 7: 12:42: 42000 blk, McK. Hwy. Medical, Heart. Patient Refusal. 15:21: 45000 blk, McK. Hwy. Medical, General. Patient Assessed, 1 Transported. 16:21: 90000 blk, Leashore Dr. Power Line Down. Secured scene, turned over to OR Dept. of Forestry. Sept. 8: 9:31: 42000 blk, McK. Hwy. Medical, General. Patient Assessed, 1 Transported. Sept. 9: 20:36: 42000 blk, McK. Hwy. Brush Fire. False Alarm. 10:02: 42000 blk, McK. Hwy. Use Restriction. Inform Homeowner of...
Sept. 8: 13:04: Odor – 91000 block, Taylor Rd. Strong smell of "white gas" in back yard. Nobody feeling sick. Sept. 9: 11:42: Motor Vehicle Accident, Injury - Old McK. Hwy./Milepost 70. USFS non-fire resource on scene. Motorcycle down, unknown patient age. Sept. 11: 08:13: Drowning – 57000 blk, McK/ Hwy. Paradise Campground. Male, Not Conscious, Not Breathing. The upper McK. Fire district board of directors will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m on Wednesday, September 21st, at the McK. Fire Station, 56578 McK. Hwy. in McKenzie Bri...
From the February 14, 2008 edition of McKenzie River Reflections MCKENZIE RIVER: A San Francisco-based company has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a preliminary permit to develop up to nine new hydropower projects on the McKenzie River. Principle Power Hydro said the plants would be constructed between river mile 75 at Scott Creek (just upstream of Paradise Campground) and just above Leaburg Dam at river mile 41. Each could be similar in size to the Eugene...
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 pesky weeds to gain a foothold, he said. And regular wear and tear can...
My friends, Nick and Elisabeth, are married but live separately. She's away at school, and he works here. They've been together eight years, married for three. To all appearances, their relationship is happy and healthy. Elisabeth is one of the most wonderful people I know. Nick is interesting and funny, but a bit sleazy, and I'm not nearly as close with him. Three years ago, Nick came on to me in a very physical way. I was shocked. He had always been flirtatious, but he flirts with everyone. I...
ACROSS 1. Relating to Vatican's Francis 6. Denouement 9. HVAC tunnel 13. Lesser Antilles destination 14. Big Island necklace 15. Truth without proof 16. Luciano Pavarotti, e.g. 17. Distressing acronym 18. Acrylic fiber 19. *Outing in a wagon 21. *Overnighting outdoors 23. "____ Te Ching" 24. RC or Jolt 25. Tax pro 28. Lowest brass instrument 30. *Alfresco meal 35. Kaa's warning 37. This and that 39. Extended family member 40. "The Sun is ____ a Star" 41. Namely (2 words) 43. "The Parent Trap"...
