Make the McKenzie Connection!
Make the McKenzie Connection!
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EWEB prepares LEABURG: $2 million and $12,000 were some of the price tags that came up during the Eugene Water & Electric Board’s upriver meeting last month. Both numbers were related to February’s snowstorm that knocked out power to 20,000 of the utility’s customers, including some 7,000 in the McKenzie River area. Gerry Aster, a Goodpasture Road resident since ‘96, told the gathering she’d spent years likely earning a “crazy tree lady” note next to her name because of her calls about tree trimming. She criticized the practice saying most t...
The McKenzie Chamber of Commerce is holding its Annual Meeting for members and non-members of the community on April 7th from 1 to 3 p.m. at Takoda’s Restaurant in Rainbow. At the annual meeting, the chamber will hold its annual elections. Members and non-members are invited to attend. There will be a free lunch, a review of accomplishments for 2018 and discussion of upcoming plans. The chamber is interested in getting feedback from the community for future events and assistance to the community. If you would like to become a member or run f...
New ODOT Roadcams give visual updates in Rainbow Rainbow roadcam RAINBOW: Oregon has an extensive network of cameras that showcase this attractive, scenic and diverse state. New Tripcheck cameras along the McKenzie section of Hwy. 126 are now online. The new sites will also provide remote weather information to help the National Weather Service. ODOT’s travel information website has been in operation since 2000. Currently, there are more than 300 cameras in the TripCheck network. Most TripCheck cameras update every five minutes. The fresh c...
Air stagnation predicted for Lane County this weekend The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency is predicting a period of air stagnation and issuing a “YELLOW” home wood heating advisory starting Friday January 11th, at 4 p.m. and into next week, possibly breaking by Monday evening, January 14th. Forecasting from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and National Weather Service declared stagnation in parts of the lower and central Willamette Valley as well as other parts of Oregon for the next few days. “There will be little to no ve...
Man, Woman & Business of the Year Man Schaefers Readers who nominated Steve Schaefers cited his lifetime commitment as a volunteer and advocate for the McKenzie River. That included all the hours he’s put in as a board member for the McKenzie Guides Association, river clean-ups, volunteering to guide and connect to children with disabilities, founding (with Dana Burwell) the life jacket program and, “Being the guide who is called most times to deal with hazards in the river – putting himself in harms way in doing so.” Steve also has b...
Friends of family set up online medical fund Xander LEABURG: Jessica and David Saydack’s young son, who was rescued from the McKenzie River last month, has been recovering from that ordeal at Doernbecher’s Children’s Hospital in Portland. On Sunday, October 21st, Xander got into the McKenzie river in the family’s front yard. With the help of paddle boarders, Jessica got Xander from the water and began chest compressions until McKenzie Fire & Rescue transferred him by medical helicopter to several facilities, ending at Doernbecher’s. Because o...
CASCADES VOLCANO OBSERVATORY WEEKLY UPDATE U.S. Geological Survey Friday, October 26, 2018, 9:11 AM PDT (Friday, October 26, 2018, 16:11 UTC) CASCADE RANGE VOLCANOES Current Volcano Alert Level: NORMAL Current Aviation Color Code: GREEN Activity Update: All volcanoes in the Cascade Range of Oregon and Washington are at normal background levels of activity. These include Mount Baker, Glacier Peak, Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams in Washington State; and Mount Hood, Mount Jefferson, Three Sisters, Newberry, and Crater Lake in...
The Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority advises the outdoor burning season will reopen this Saturday, October 27th. Make sure you check their website for the advisory before you burn and that you are familiar with the rules! Our outdoor burning pamphlet has been updated. Check it out here or grab a hard copy at our office: https://bit.ly/2JhV2uP Remember to be thoughtful of your neighbors and where your smoke my travel. If possible, try an alternative like composting, chipping, or hauling away. Always practice caution and burn safely!...
Scott Rohter cites “hostile and defamatory” comments Rohter lake sign VIDA: Both candidates for Oregon’s District 4 Senate seat didn’t attend Sunday’s Candidates Forum at the Vida McKenzie Community Center. Incumbent Floyd Prozanski declined, reported he had previously committed to an event in Douglas County. Challenger Scott Rohter sent a note saying he had planned to be there until he came to doubt the meeting would be conducted in an “orderly and civil manner.” Other candidates, including East Lane Commissioner rivals Heather Buch and Gary...
Statement from Scott Rohter County commissioner candidate Heather Buch Commissioner candidate Gary Williams House District 7 candidate Christy Inskip House District 7 candidate Cedric Hayden Closing statements from the candidates Related page - McKenzie Hwy. traffic accidents...
The fall outdoor burning season is expected to open on Friday, Oct. 13 for many Lane County residents. The season, originally set to start Oct. 1, has been delayed. The Lane County Fire Defense Board decided to postpone the opening of the season due to the drier weather conditions and heightened fire danger still present in Lane County. “It has been a very dry summer and the fire dangers have not been reduced enough to open for fall burning yet,” said Lane Regional Air Protection Agency spokesperson, Jo Niehaus. “The Fire Defense Board will...
Dunbar auction The Doug Dunbar Memorial Scholarship Raffle will be held on Wednesday, July 3rd. Tickets ($1 per ticket or $5 for 6 tickets) are available from Quin Anderson [email protected] The Doug Dunbar Memorial Scholarship was established in honor of Doug Dunbar who was one of 14 firefighters who perished on the South Canyon Fire June 6th, 1994. Scholarship recipients are chosen from applicants who submit a thoughtful paper on some aspect of natural resources. The Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior from McKenzie High...
Hwy 242 burn OLD MCKENZIE PASS: Bicyclists entering Hwy. 242 from the east have seen it and next month motorists should view it too - a landscape littered with burned trees. The Old McKenzie Highway remains closed for the season after wildfires heavily burned the area the previous summer. The Milli Fire, which started on August 11th, burned a total of 24,000 acres on the east side of the Old McKenzie Pass adjacent to the scenic byway. Access from the west will continue to be closed until at least the end of next week, according to Lou Torres,...
Lane Commissioner Candidates From left: Kevin Matthews, Heather Buch, James Barber and Tim Laue. FINN ROCK: Four of the six people on the May primary for East Lane County Commissioner attended a McKenzie Chamber Candidates Forum last Monday. James Barber, Heather Buch, Tim Laue and Kevin Matthews were there. Unable to attend was Frank King, who was doing standup comedy on cruise ships, and incumbent Gary Williams, who was dealing with a family medical crisis. "Why I'm Running": James Barber Heather Buch Tim Laue Kevin Matthews More: Questions...
OCF award will match donations dollar-for-dollar Discovery Park logo LEABURG: Plans to build a world-class facility to honor the McKenzie River got a big boost this month, thanks to the award of a $25,000 gift. To date, the Friends of the Old McKenzie Fish Hatchery has acquired over $1.2 million in cash and physical assets for the “McKenzie River Discovery Park” project at Leaburg Lake. The MRDP Interpretive Center has been planned to offer education and experiential learning, featur-ing themed areas - including movie theaters, trails, cul...
Plastic and glass won’t be recovered Plastic recycling WALTERVILLE: “Effective December first our company will no longer take plastic or glass through our recycling program.” That’s not something she wanted to do, according to Cheri Fuller, who along with her husband Darin, owns McKenzie Disposal. They aren’t alone. Last month Lane County let people know that due to disruptions in the global recycling markets it would not be accepting most plastics at the Glenwood Transfer Station in Eugene as well as at all the other outlying transfer...
"Abe Lincoln spoke out last Sunday" Lincoln WALTERVILLE: “In giving freedom to the slaves, we guarantee freedom to the free.” Those words were spoken last Sunday by actor Steve Holgate who was wearing makeup and a period costume to portray Abraham Lincoln. Channeling the 16th U.S. President, he reflected that the Civil War had, “Begun as a conflict of our Union and became a revolution for men’s souls.” Holgate’s appearance at the Walterville Community Center was a fundraiser for the Leaburg Library. A twelve-score crowd (about 125 people) fil...
Work began on Tuesday Goose logs MCKENZIE BRIDGE: The start of logging at the Goose Timber Sale in the Willamette National Forest north of McKenzie Bridge has generated a response from environmentalists. The Cascadia Forest Defenders (CFD) have maintained a tree sit protest inside the Goose Timber Sale since late May and CFD reported evidence of logging on Tuesday, October 17th. The group said their tree sit was searched and extensively photographed this Wednesday by Lane County Sherriff’s Deputies and Forest Service Officers with a promise t...
AZUL pic “Azul, A Venue For Art,” opened with a celebration on July 14th. The Blue River gallery highlights art, craft events and specialty workshops, The current show features sixteen upriver artists along with San Francisco painter Hailey Malaika O. Clarke. “Malaika is my sister, and has put her fair share into making Azul a reality” says co-owner Cricket Clarke. “My Mom was the instigator of the gallery as she wanted a show space for her new series of paintings that capture organic movement in vibrant colors.” Jane, co-owner of Azul says ...
Outdoor burning date pushed back to October 7th due to fire danger The fall outdoor burning season is expected to open on Saturday, Oct. 7 for many Lane County residents. The season, originally set to start Oct. 1, has been delayed a week. The Lane County Fire Defense Board decided to postpone the opening of the season due to the drier weather conditions and heightened fire danger still present in Lane County. “The little bit of rain we have seen has helped, but it is not quite enough to end the fire season,” said Lane Regional Air Pro...
Over the last 11 days the Lane County Sheriff’s Office has been assigning extra patrols to the McKenzie Bridge community due to the fire activity. This provided a law enforcement presence in areas that do not routinely see patrols. During several occasions, the deputy assigned used available time to follow-up on previously reported crimes that occurred prior to the fire activity. Several community members provided useful information and relayed concerns regarding people and specific residences believed to be involved in criminal activity. T...
Wildfire Near Potato Hill Closes Highway 20 Around 3:00 p.m. on August 29, a fire was reported on the Willamette National Forest near Potato Hill (approximately milepost 76 on Highway 20.) The fire began on the south side of the highway but has crossed and is burning near Lost Lake, prompting the closure of Highway 20. Willamette National Forest fire crews are responding, along with air resources. The fire is estimated at about five acres and is burning in the 2003 old B&B fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. McKenzie River...
A privilege and a blessing Mary Sherman BLUE RIVER: Mary Sherman, well-respected family nurse practitioner at the McKenzie River Clinic, will be retiring at the end of August. Mary has practiced medicine at the Clinic almost since its beginning. The Clinic opened its doors in March, 1977, and Mary came to work three years later, in 1980. Mary was among the first nurse practitioners licensed in Oregon, after earning her Master’s in Nursing from the University of Washington. At the time, many people didn’t understand the exact role of family nur...
Closures include a large section of the Aufderheide Scenic Byway (FS Road 19) Wildfires and extreme fire danger have prompted new fire restrictions and closures on the Willamette National Forest. A campfire ban will go into effect across the Willamette National Forest on Saturday, August 12, due to increased fire danger. This temporary ban prohibits all campfires, even in developed sites and in campfire rings. The use of chainsaws and generators is banned and smoking is also prohibited, except in vehicles, trailers, and developed recreation...
EWEB project to begin July 15 Leaburg Forest map LEABURG: Area residents will gain a look at sustainable forestry next week. The Eugene Water & Electric Board has contracted with Trout Mountain Forestry to create a Stewardship Plan for the Leaburg Forest. As part of its Healthy Forests Clean Water Program, EWEB plans to actively manage 60 acres of the 900-acre property. The project was designed to demonstrate best forest management practices to protect water quality and improve forest health. Work will include protection of sensitive habitat...
