Make the McKenzie Connection!
Make the McKenzie Connection!
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McKenzie District protecting standing trees Personal use firewood cutting does not apply to standing or dead trees on the McKenzie River Ranger District, despite a press release from the Willamette National Forest that applied to other areas. The McKenzie District's restriction is designed to protect both wildlife habitat and the safety of individual firewood cutters. Firewood cutting information and guidelines are available at https://go.usa.gov/xvrDp. Handouts will also be made available to pick up from the front doors of the respective...
State guidelines in effect A ban on outdoor burning put in place April 5 to protect air quality during the coronavirus outbreak was modified by the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency to match state regulations. "Instead, county residents are encouraged to voluntarily stop outdoor burning activities as communities respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic," LRAPA said in a statement Thursday evening. In response to the "Stay Home, Save Lives" Executive Order to reduce the effects of the COVID-19 virus, a coalition of Oregon state agencies...
In response to the growing number of Lane County residents infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19), a respiratory illness, the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) will ban all outdoor burning activities in Lane County. This ban begins April 5, 2020 and continues until further notice. LRAPA remains sensitive to the need for outdoor burning to manage and maintain lands. However, smoke from local fires may result in numerous negative consequences for the public. · COVID-19 patients recovering at home may have their condition...
The Eugene Water & Electric Board is encouraging customers who plan to apply for bill assistance to use the utility’s online application. The utility's offices are closed to the public due to the challenges of COVID-19, but customers can still conduct business online. That includes staying current with payments, and applying for the EWEB’s Customer Care bill assistance program. The utility offers the $260 credit annually to customers who meet income guidelines, and in response to the coronavirus, the utility is extending the program to cus...
Lane County Public Health has reason to believe that unidentified community members may have spent time in close contact with someone who has severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, also known as coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The suspected point of exposure occurred on March 11 at First Christian Church’s Interfaith Prayer Service (1166 Oak Street, Eugene). The individual who tested positive did not get tested until March 17 due to preexisting medical conditions that made it difficult to assess COVID-19 symptoms. Lane County P...
Online community proves less than welcoming Frank King DEERHORN: Frank King is probably the most famous among 200 people recently on a cruise ship. Not because he was working as an on-board comedian, but because he joined them in leaving Cambodia after their vessel finally found a place to dock. Regarding his decision, King says he’s, “Awfully sorry I scared anybody or caused any trouble.” The M.S. Westerdam deviated from a normal voyage after it left Hong Kong in early February. While the Holland America ship was underway officials in the P...
On January 26, 2020 at approximately 9:50 a.m., the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a deceased female at Terwilliger Hot Springs off Forest Service Road 19 in eastern Lane County.? Investigation indicates that a 25-year-old female had been at the hot springs with two friends when she experienced a medical event.? Lifesaving efforts were initiated by bystanders and taken over by Upper McKenzie Rural Fire Protection District personnel before the woman was pronounced deceased. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office and the Lane Cou...
Terry Miller After no show for embezzlement hearing EUGENE: The woman accused of stealing money from the McKenzie River Food Pantry failed to appear when her hearing came before the Lane County Circuit Court on January 13th. Terry Lee Miller, 48, of Blue River was scheduled to plead guilty to charges she allegedly stole $17,894 over a two-year period when she served as the non-profits treasurer. Three days later, she was arrested in the courthouse shortly after 10 a.m. and lodged in the county jail for nine individual felony charges - four...
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THE RUSTIC QUILT, 12/20/18 Vinnies smokin BBQ, 12/27/18 River Stop Restaurant and Sports Bar, 1/3/19 The RV Store, 1/10/19 Nadine Scott, Broker, 1/17/19 THE WAYFARER RESORT, 1/24/19 Meyer’s General Store & Liquor Store, 1/31/19 THE CADDISFLY RESORT, LLC, 2/7/19 Patsy’s Stage Stop, 2/14/19 McKenzie Station Espresso (Pub), 2/21/19 McKenzie River Lavender, 3/14/19 INDIGO CAFÉ, 3/21/19 EVERYONE’S MARKET, 3/28/19 MCKENZIE FEED AND TACKLE, LLC - MCKENZIE TACKLE GUIDE SERVICE, 4/4/19 Judy Casad, Broker, 4/11/19 Heather Buch, County Commi...
RV Store By Dan Purkey Born and raised in the Springfield area, Gary Wilson has developed a One-Stop, locally owned, family-run RV service shop to cater to the needs of the McKenzie Highway corridor and beyond. After 20 years with Weyerhaeuser as a “log scaler,” the mill closed down and Weyerhaeuser paid for Gary to complete an RV tech school program. After completion, Gary worked for Burkett Trailer Sales Shop; and ultimately joined Al’s RV Store. When the owners of Al’s retired in 2007, Gary Wilson bought the business and changed the name to...
Nadine & sign By Dan Purkey Unbelievable circumstances have led extraordinary persons to become influential people in the development of the McKenzie River’s future! Over forty years ago, Nadine met Neil Scott on the Pan-American trail, via Guatemala, Hitchhiking! Neil’s parents owned the “Heaven’s Gates Cottages” in Vida, so Nadine and Neil moved to Vida to manage the “Cottages” for twelve years. After Neil’s parents sold the “Cottages,” Nadine started a business catering to weddings, in-home parties, and other events for seventeen years. Li...
Wayfarer boat By Dan Purkey The McKenzie River brings exceptional individuals together to create and develop beautiful and serene utopias! Such a place is the Wayfarer Resort, founded by Harry Sandstrom in the late ‘50’s, sold to Pat and Terry Patton and ultimately bought by Andy and Liz McWilliams in 2008. Andy grew up in the Fresno, California area and enrolled at the University of Oregon in 1977. While attending college, Andy lived and worked at “The Berry Patch” and caught the McKenzie River “fever.” In 1982, he started a successful...
Meyer's Store" src="http://www.mckenzieriverreflectionsnewspaper.com/sites/default/files/small_Meyer%27s%20Store.jpg" style="width: 180px; height: 154px; margin: 5px; float: left;" By Dan Purkey One may argue that the resiliency of the Meyer’s General Store and Liquor Store in Blue River can be seen in the nine lives of CC (The Cat) that has taken up residency at the store! The story of Blue River has been a roller-coaster ride dating back to the mid ‘40’s. During the logging days of the 50’s and 60’s, Meyer’s Store, the Save-A-Way Market, serv...
Caddisfly By Dan Purkey To know Dick and Doris Lauer is to know McKenzie River history. In the 1920’s, the Lauer/Dotson legacy began in the Deerhorn area and the development of the Walterville Powerhouse. Florence Lauer (Dick’s Mother) was relaxing in her new McKenzie home contemplating the name of the future family-owned resort. The date was the late ‘50’s, the homestead and the three cottages were almost completed but she needed a name! Then, suddenly, a caddisfly (larger than a mosquito, but loved by trout) appeared on the window of her dec...
Patsy's" src="http://www.mckenzieriverreflectionsnewspaper.com/sites/default/files/small_Patsy%27s.jpg" style="width: 180px; height: 135px; margin: 5px; float: left;" By Dan Purkey History strongly suggests that the Stage Stop was indeed, a spot where stages stopped along the McKenzie River trail in the early 1930’s. At that time, the Stage Stop was open for fur trading, with a mercantile store and a few small rooms housing pioneers - like river guide Roy Pruitt and his “painter” mother – Ina! In later years, Steve Roache took over the p...
McK Station By Dan Purkey Our story begins just northwest of the McKenzie Bridge, with a service station and a drive-thru espresso. Subsequently, a gift shop emerged, along with a lunch and dinner menu, a custom-designed bar (built by Chris Parazoo) and eventually a breakfast – dinner dining experience in a rustic ambiance with home cooking, handmade gifts and shared stories with local folk! From George Sherman, then Closen Christian and finally Cyndy Parazoo the Station Espresso became the McKenzie Station Espresso (Pub) in 2009. From...
McK Lavender By Dan Purkey Highlight July 12 to 14 on your calendar and attend the annual Lavender Festival on the McKenzie River, featuring the “Bloom on the Farm” and hosted by Carol and Charles (Chuck) Tannenbaum. You will be sure to enjoy the intoxicating “herb of relaxation,” the essential scented soaps, oils and sprays; and can also explore culinary treats, crafts, music and more! The McKenzie River Lavender Farm was created and is being nurtured by a remarkable lady, Carol Tannenbaum. Born in Georgia, raised in Alabama and educate...
Indigo By Dan Purkey There is no doubt the word “Indigo” has special significance to Linda Chmiel; beyond the tropical plant of the pea family, which was cultivated as a source of dark blue dye. Human Indigo adults are known for being intelligent, creative, promoting a healthy peaceful life and having an innate desire to make the earth better! After growing up in Englewood, California, and graduating from Cal State Long Beach in Fine Arts, Linda became a seeker of personal wisdom from the Sequoia National Park, covered wagon living, to Bre...
Everyone's Mkt" src="http://www.mckenzieriverreflectionsnewspaper.com/sites/default/files/small_Everyone%27s%20Mkt.jpg" style="width: 180px; height: 135px; margin: 5px; float: left;" By Dan Purkey Several weeks ago, according to what I have been told, we had one of the most damaging wet snowstorms in the last hundred years. Many of us are still recovering from the results of the storm. During the course of several weeks Everyone’s Market, under the leadership of Happy Dhami and a welcoming team of associates, chose to stay open - providing g...
McK Feed & Tackle By Dan Purkey In February of 2010, Chris and Michelle Wright officially became the owners of the McKenzie Feed and Tackle store, subsequently adding the McKenzie Tackle Guide Service (which is a passion of Chris since casting into a large yellow Tonka truck in his front yard at a very early age)! Transplanting from Dallas, Texas, Michelle met Chris at Thurston High School, became best of friends, married in 2009 and gave birth to a beautiful little girl: Sterling! Chris and his mom (Dani) learned the business originally from C...
Judy Casad By Dan Purkey We are honored to have Judy Casad and her husband as a significant part of our community for the last several years. Immersed in community involvement and educating families on all aspects of home ownership has been two hallmarks of Judy’s focus! Judy’s journey began in the Greater Seattle area, where she eventually moved to the City of Anacortes and began an extended career in the salon, hair design and day spa industry. I say “industry,” because she had a major impact as an industry trainer in all facets of the bus...
Blue Ridge By Dan Purkey Plato once said: “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” Such was the case for a young boy, adopted by a Canadian/American father and an American mother, who instilled in him a love for music and instruments at a very young age. Karl “Charlie” Klassen started his journey in Fargo, N.D., spent time in Tunis, Tunisia (His father was an orthopedic surgeon for CARE), two years with his family at the Mayo Clinic, then on to the University of Wiscons...
Organic Redneck By Dan Purkey When you bring together local, hardworking, blue collar, rural farmers who grow vegetables and fruits with no pesticides; you have just described the Organic Redneck Growers! As a few customers have noted: “Friendly staff with AMAZING produce and honey!!!....Nothing like fresh vegetables and …great fruit selection…” Family owned, Jack Richardson’s step-father and mother (Douglas and Carol) and siblings began organic farming years ago in Cottage Grove. In 1996, they bought 20+ acres along the McKen...
