Make the McKenzie Connection!
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Rain Decreases Fire Danger; Backyard Burning Allowed Until June 15 Illegal burn pile $4,200 Assessed Fine - Burning garbage, tires, furniture, treated wood, etc. on a non-burn day With the recent change in weather, the Lane Fire Defense Board and State Department of Forestry have reconsidered their decision to close the backyard/open burning season. Rainfall totals have been sufficient to saturate vegetation and dry areas, making it safe to burn. The burning season will be reopened on Friday, May 24, at 10:00 a.m.“The backyard/open burning s...
BE PREPARED FOR WINTER CONDITIONS OVER WILLAMETTE PASS AND SANTIAM PASS THIS MORNING May 22nd, 2013 Santiam Pass webcam Motorists traveling over mountain passes to and from the southern Willamette Valley this morning should be prepared for winter driving conditions and monitor www.TripCheck.com prior to traveling. Approximately five inches of snow fell overnight on the Santiam Pass on US 20, and Willamette Pass on OR 58 (Willamette Hwy.). Motorists should carry chains or traction devices, and extra clothing or blankets. Chain requirements are b...
McKenzie River: All hatchery rainbow trout released into the McKenzie River are marked with an adipose fin clip and anglers must release all non fin-clipped (wild) trout in the mainstem river. The lower 11 miles of the McKenzie River below the Hayden Bridge - and the McKenzie River upstream from Forest Glen Boat Ramp at Blue River - are restricted to angling with lures and flies only, and all trout must be released Trout Stocking Schedule: Trout stocking is well underway on many lakes and reservoirs throughout the state. Last week’s releases o...
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The Old McKenzie Pass will opens to motorists on June 16 Rotary snow plow The McKenzie Pass Highway (OR 242) will officially open to all traffic on Sunday, June 16th, at 9 a.m.. The highway has been closed due to winter snows since November 13th. The opening on June 16 is well over one month ahead of the latest ever, which occurred on July 29, 1999. Motorists driving the curvy road need to be aware of bicyclists and pedestrians on the roadway - and take proper precautions. Vehicles longer than 35 feet are prohibited from using the highway. The...
What do you know about candidates for the McKenzie School board? Voting image FINN ROCK: People had an opportunity last Thursday to match faces with names that appear on the May 21st ballot, during a candidates forum for three contested seats on the McKenzie School Board. There are seven candidates vying for the contested positions. One was Melissa Norlund, running for position seven, who noted she both lives and works in the area. “I have an active three year old and would like to preserve this school for him to attend,” she said. Norlund wasn...
Leaburg Hatchery sign The manager of the Leaburg Hatchery reports that the entry sign stolen last week has been recovered. According to Erik Withalm, hatchery manager, the sign was found at the Old McKenzie Hatchery at Leaburg Lake this morning. Withalm said the caretaker at the old hatchery found the sign in the back parking lot propped up against a tree. “We’re very happy to have this historic sign back at Leaburg Hatchery,” Withalm said. “We’d like to thank the local community for their support, especially Majestic Forest Products in Eugene...
Rotary plow on Hwy. 242 On April 24th, ODOT crews had cleared a single lane to the summit of the Old McKenzie Pass Highway - at the Dee Wright Observatory - from the east gate. Two days later the East side access to Dee Wright was available to pedestrians and bicyclists only. And, on May 1st, the entire length of the Old McKenzie Pass Highway was opened up for cyclists and pedestrians only. People are reminded to be careful and obey the rules of the road. Motor vehicle access is not yet authorized. McKenzie River Reflections...
Community clean-up events, such as the Springfield Clean-Up happening this weekend, are no longer able to collect lawn chairs, plastic bins, tubs, baskets, playground toys, flower pots, or any large bulky plastic items to recycle. This season, an outlet to properly dispose and recycle these unusual plastics does not exist. The two major plastics processors (International Paper Recycling and Agriplas) that collect non-curbside and mixed-ridged plastics from small and large businesses in our area have reportedly stopped accepting mixed plastics....
USFS RD. 15 detour The scenic Aufderheide Drive (Forest Service Road 19) that connects Blue River and Westfir will close for four days for road work. The closure will occur near milepost 14, beginning at 12 p.m. on Monday, May 20th, until 12 p.m. on Friday, May 24th. The closure stretches from Forest Service Road 1928 to Forest Service Road 1940, cutting off access to the Kiahanie Campground. Travelers from highway 126 would be able to reach Box Canyon and Erma Bells but could not reach the North Fork River. Travelers from highway 58 would stil...
Haggard-looking conifers result of 2012 dry spell Drought struck tree Some Douglas-firs and other conifers in northwestern Oregon look noticeably haggard this spring, and concerned residents are asking why. As with most events in the long life of trees, the cause goes back a ways - in this instance, to last summer and fall. "My best explanation is drought stress," said Brad Withrow-Robinson. "We had a pretty hard end of summer last year - No rain until mid-October - then, boom! It was winter." The Oregon State University Extension forester...
It’s more than camping and fishing this summer in Lane County Ocean Watch Lane County 4-H is promoting a summer camp on the 64 foot sailing research vessel, the Ocean Watch thru OSU and the Hatfield Marine Science Center. Campers will construct an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and learn what it takes to be a 4-H Marine Ambassador at the OSU campus. Then, campers go to Newport where they live and work at the Hatfield Marine Science Center and on the 64-foot sailing research vessel, Ocean Watch. Lane County Youth finishing 9th, 1...
Grinning girls Marissa and Erica McClintock, 5-year old twins from Coos Bay, OR, enjoy free pastries at the Cinco de Mayo party. The McClintock family regularly vacations at Black Butte Ranch and says they “always stop at Ike’s” when traveling through the McKenzie River Valley. The McKenzie River Lions Club had an all-day Cinco de Mayo fundraising party at Ike’s Pizza which was so successful that Ike’s was running out of food by the end of the evening. Ike’s contributed 25% of the sales to the Lions, and the Lions again thank hosts Tom Burden...
"Stamp Out Hunger" Goal is 1.5 Million Pounds of Food Food Drive logo By Chris Thomas Donating food to a hungry family in Oregon this Saturday will be as easy as putting a bag of nonperishable food on your front porch near the mailbox. The goal for this year's annual "Stamp Out Hunger" drive in Oregon - and Clark County, Wash., too - is 1.5 million pounds. The largest annual canned-food drive in the nation also is one of the busiest days of the year for letter carriers in Oregon, who pick up all that food as they deliver the mail on their...
Damage area on USFS Rd 15 USFS Road 15 will be closed next Monday and Tuesday (May 13th & 14th) for paving. It was extensively damaged in January of 2012 when heavy rains caused soil under the road to collapse, removing 180 feet of the pavement near milepost 2. Last year, much work was done to repair it, with nearly everything complete except the paving. That work will occur next week, requiring a full road closure for up to two days. Work will continue though, but the road will be open to one lane. Officials expect to have it back to a...
LRAPA logo An early backyard burning ban in Lane County is now in effect. Due to high fire danger, LRAPA and the Lane Fire Defense Board have now (5/6/13)prohibited all backyard and open burning in Lane County, except on the coast....
AOC logo The Oregon House Committee on Transportation and Economic Development heard testimony Monday about the problems Oregon counties continue to experience with their roads. Of the 68,128 road miles in Oregon, counties are responsible for 26,692 miles, 39 percent. The remainder is divided between the federal government, Oregon Department of Transportation and cities. Jon Oshel, County Road Program Manager for the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) told the House committee, chaired by Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-Ontario) and members that funding...
US News logo McKenzie is on Page 11 & Thurston on Page 16, on the 17 page "Best High Schools in Oregon" ranking in n US News and World Report's rankings. The study evaluated more than 21,000 public high schools in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Schools were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals based on state proficiency standards and how well they prepare students for college. McKenzie River Reflections...
Leaburg hatchery sign LEABURG: After a decade of weathering, the signs at the entrance driveway to the Leaburg Hatchery had been taken down. The signs laminated butcher block teak panels were refinished. But now they could be bobbing down the river or hanging in someone’s hideaway. Leaburg Trout Hatchery manager Erik Withalm says last Thursday night or Friday morning someone made off with them - a 3 foot by 4 foot sign and a smaller 1 foot by 4 foot panel. Unfortunately, it wasn’t an isolated incident. There have been other thefts in recent yea...
Rotary plow at Dee Wright On April 24th, ODOT crews had cleared a single lane to the summit of the Old McKenzie Pass Highway - at the Dee Wright Observatory - from the east gate. Two days later the East side access to Dee Wright was available to pedestrians and bicyclists only. And, on May 1st, the entire length of the Old McKenzie Pass Highway was opened up for cyclists and pedestrians only. People are reminded to be careful and obey the rules of the road. Motor vehicle access not yet authorized. McKenzie River Reflections...
Tuesday, April 30, 10:50 am. Highway is blocked. OR 126E (McKenzie Hwy.) is blocked by the crash of a log truck east of Springfield, near Cedar Flat (MP 10) in Lane County. The truck has jackknifed and lost its load. It has also hit a utility pole and utility lines are down on the highway. Motorists should anticipate delays or seek an alternate route. McKenzie River Reflections...
Cougar HB2624, which would enable counties to vote on whether to bring dogs and hunters back in the management mix has been passed by the Oregon House. It would allow hunters to use dogs to hunt black bears or cougars and use bait to hunt black bears by exempting that county from the applicability of the statute banning those methods of taking wildlife. Contact your legislator and tell them how you feel about the bill's effects on rural Oregon. For more information, go to: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2013R1/Measures/Text/HB2624/Introduced...
Dear EarthTalk: What is the “Monsanto Protection Act” and why are environmentalists so upset about it? -- Rita Redstone, Milwaukee, WI Many engineered foods The so-called Monsanto Protection Act is actually a provision (officially known as Section 735) within a recently passed Congressional spending bill, H.R. 933, which exempts biotech companies from litigation in regard to the making, selling and distribution of genetically engineered (GE) seeds and plants. President Obama signed the bill and its controversial rider into law in March 201...
Truck wreck Photo Courtesy OSP The driver and a back seat passenger were seriously injured last Saturday when fence posts penetrated the windshield of a Chevy Suburban. LEABURG: Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are con-tinuing the investigation into cause of a Saturday afternoon single vehicle injury accident that occurred on Highway 126 near Leaburg. Two people were transported to a Springfield hos-pital for treatment of injuries sustained after large pieces of wood from a fence penetrated the windshield and struck both men. The wreck...
Tent breakfast The scene will be an improvement over the 2011 breakfast. Have a great breakfast followed by a fun day. The McKenzie Fire and Rescue Volunteers Association will be holding their annual Fisherman’s Breakfast to kick-off the opening day of fishing season on Saturday, April 27. The volunteer association has hosted the breakfast for over 30 years as a fund raiser for the association. The money raised from the breakfast goes back into the community to help families at Christmas time and for other special needs projects as d...
