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For much of the last century, fish hatcheries have been built in the Northwest, across the U.S., and around the world to boost fish populations where wild numbers have gone down. But an analysis of more than 200 studies on hatchery programs meant to boost salmonid numbers across the globe – including salmon, trout, and whitefish – shows that nearly all have had negative impacts on the wild populations of those fish. Most commonly, hatchery fish reduce the genetic diversity of wild fish, lea...
As part of her campaign promise to visit every county in the state, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek stopped in at McKenzie Fire & Rescue’s Leaburg Station last Thursday. Kotek said she was focused on listening from community to talk about their hopes, challenges, and what issues are unique to each area. Offering insights as athe owner of Meyer’s General Store in Blue River, Melanie Brite said that she and others have talked alot over the last 3 years about the lack of recovery resources for sma...
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is accepting grant applications for the new Small Forestland Investment in Stream Habitat (SFISH) Program. “Our goal is to improve fish habitat and water quality while helping small forestland owners fix their roads which are essential for the management of their forestlands,” said SFISH program coordinator Josh Hanson. The SFISH Program is a grant program established to help small forestland owners (SFOs) with road improvement projects that increase fis...
Rural residents who need help with fuels reduction to help make their homes less at risk from wildfire may be able to receive up to $4,000 in work from Lane County – and, unlike other grant programs, it does not require property owners to cover any of the cost. The focus of the grant is providing 50 feet of defensible space around homes through vegetation clearing. “This new grant funding is going to make a big difference for at least 100 properties in our community,” said Lane County Land Management Technician Cammryne Anderson. “Othe...
December 20, 1812 There was once a shoemaker, who worked very hard and was very honest: but still he could not earn enough to live upon; and at last all he had in the world was gone, save just leather enough to make one pair of shoes. Then he cut his leather out, all ready to make up the next day, meaning to rise early in the morning to his work. His conscience was clear and his heart light amidst all his troubles; so he went peaceably to bed, left all his cares to Heaven, and soon fell asleep. In the morning after he had said his prayers, he...
McKenzie Varsity Sports Schedule This Week The McKenzie Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball teams are not scheduled for action until after the first of the New Year. Both teams return to Mt. West League play on January 3, at Finn Rock, versus Mohawk. Yoncalla Tops Clash Of Eagles McKenzie Hoops Pauses For Winter Break McKenzie Boys and Girls Basketball wrapped up their pre-season, non-league games with a trip south to the Valley of the Yoncalla Eagles. The game played last Thursday, December 14, will be the last in 2023 as McKenzie play pauses...
Dec. 7: 11:03 a.m: Disturbance, Dispute - 89000 blk, Bridge St. Dispute between family members at a residence. No crime articulated. 8:58 p.m: Disturbance, Dispute - 91000 blk, hill Rd. Landlord/tenant dispute over water and power. Determined to be civil in nature. Dec. 8: 8:56 a.m: Tree Down - 41800 blk, Deerhorn Rd. 9:48 a.m: Incomplete 911 Call - 38200 blk, McK. Hwy. 12:12 p.m: Water Patrol - Bellinger Landing. 12:50 p.m: Foot Patrol - 39500 blk, McK. Hwy. 12:53 p.m: Disturbance, Dispute -...
Dec. 13: 01:37: Fatal Crash – Milepost 35, Hwy. 126E. Responded to a single-vehicle crash. The preliminary investigation indicated a Saturn sedan, operated by Delbert Hughes Jr. (57) of McKenzie Bridge, was traveling eastbound when it left the roadway for unknown reasons and struck a telephone pole. Hughes Jr. was declared deceased at the scene. The highway was impacted for approximately one hour during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by Lane County Medical Examiner's Office and O...
Dec. 12: 18:15: 41000 block, Madrone St. Medical, Heart. Patient Assessed, 1 Transported. Dec. 13: 1:26: 89000 blk, Old Mohawk Rd. Auto Aid, Medical. Disregarded En Route. 1:40: McK. Hwy./Eagle Rock Dr. Motor Vehicle Accident. Confirmed Deceased. 9:06: 87000 blk, Cedar Flat Rd. Public Assist. Lift Assist. Dec. 14: 8:04: 38000 blk, McK. Hwy. MVA. Non-Blocking/Injury. Dec. 15: 0:05: 8100 blk, A St. Medical, Heart. 0:05 Patient Assessed, Refusal Obtained. 16:57: 37000 blk, Camp Creek Rd. Medical, General. Patient Assessed, 1 Transported. 18:23:...
Dec. 13: 01:37: Motor Vehicle Accident – McK. Hwy./Eagle Rock Dr. Vehicle versus telephone pole. Unknown injuries, caller can’t tell if anyone is still in vehicle. 18:58: Medical – 55000 block, McK. River Dr. Female, Conscious, Breathing. Dec. 17: 05:28: MVA, Unknown Injury – McK. Hwy./Milepost 49. Single vehicle rollover vs. tree, female driver is out....
Ignoring moisture and insect damage in the home leads to serious problems down the line. An annual inspection is essential to head them off. Whether you do it yourself or hire someone, start your inspection by checking out this article from the Oregon State University Extension Service on home moisture problems to help solve many problems you might encounter. If you plan to inspect, maintain, or repair yourself, begin by taking a tour around the exterior of the house. Does water wick up the...
Continued From Last Week Big League Chew (1977) Baseball players, back in the day, were somewhat famous for chewing tobacco on the field. Fans would see them pull a pouch of Red Man or Beech-Nut out of their uniform pocket, dip out a big pinch, and stuff it in “between the cheek and gum.” Sometimes it would even make a visible bulge. Minor-league slugger Rob Nelson probably chewed the stuff too, although he played for the Portland Mavericks; in Portland, as in most of the Pacific Northwest, mois...
In my husband's family, family members send Christmas cards to other family members (parents to children, brothers and sisters to one another, etc.) even though the family always spends time together at Christmas for a meal and gift exchange. My husband and I do not know of any other family that does this. We both always understood Christmas cards were for family members one would not be seeing because they live too far away, or that Christmas cards were sent from one family to another. We do...
Cunard cancels Jacque Ewing-Taylor's transatlantic cruise and promises to reimburse her expenses. But it doesn't. How can she make Cunard do the right thing? My husband and I were booked on the Queen Mary 2 sailing from Southampton to New York earlier this year. The cruise line canceled the sailing just before our departure. A Cunard agent told us to stay on board that night and depart the following day. The cruise line gave us a form to fill out that said, “For any incurred expenses with y...
Jeffrey Schiff's Carrier air conditioner stops working during a heat wave. The manufacturer tells him to wait for the parts. But how long is too long? I’m writing to you because I’ve been unable to resolve a problem through normal customer service channels. My problem is with Carrier, the air conditioning manufacturer. My air conditioner has been down for more than three weeks because of a leaking coil. It is still under warranty. The information I’ve received from Carrier indicates the coil...
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