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Ross Penhallegon Ross Penhallegon will share his over 40 years of gardening experience and expertise at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Blue River on Saturday, May 4th, at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event. Penhallegon, who works for the OSU Extension Service, has taught gardening and farming to people locally as well as all over the world - including Central and South America, as well as Kyrgyzstan in 2007 - among a few places. His primary focus over the years has been urban and commercial horticulture -...
McKenzie River Proposed in opposition to suction gold mining dredging the measures also include restrictions on streambank property owners in McKenzie Bridge, Rainbow, Blue River, and Finn Rock. http://www.klcc.org/Feature.asp?FeatureID=4458 McKenzie River Reflections...
Greenwashing Dear EarthTalk: I hear the term “greenwashing” a lot these days but am still not sure exactly what it means. Can you enlighten? -- Ruth Markell, Indianapolis, IN In essence, greenwashing involves falsely conveying to consumers that a given product, service, company or institution factors environmental responsibility into its offerings and/or operations. CorpWatch, a non-profit dedicated to keeping tabs on the social responsibility (or lack thereof) of U.S.-based companies, characterizes greenwashing as “the phenomena of socia...
Deadline to apply is May 15 It’s that time of year when many hunters are poring over big game statistics and summary reports, trying to figure out what controlled hunts to apply for. After software engineer Ron Wold didn’t draw a tag he was sure he would, he created the Oregon Tag Draw Percentages website https://sites.google.com/site/oregontags/ to help hunters figure out their chances. Hundreds view his website or contact him each year to get a sense of their chances. The book Oregon Tag Guide also helps hunters understand their odds. Wol...
Willamalane climbing wall A climbing open house is set for May 4, at the Willamalane Center, 250 S. 32nd St. in Springfield. The free event - for all ages - runs from 1 to 4 p.m. Participants will learn tips, tricks and see demos from climbing experts. Willamalane’s 33-foot high, 41-foot wide climbing wall features steep and expansive terrain for face and crack climbing. There is also a 12-foot bouldering wall. Walls are supervised by certified staff members. There will be giveaways and raffle prizes with support from Backcountry Gear, Entre P...
Thursday, April 18, 2013 - supporters issue press release: Oregon Scenic Waterways Outdoor businesses, the commercial fishing industry, fisheries experts, and conservation organizations applaud the passage of Senate Bill 838 and SB 401 by the Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee last night. The legislation aims to protect water quality and salmon in Oregon’s iconic river systems from the impacts of harmful suction dredge mining. “These bills safeguard Oregon’s famed rivers, which means more business and more people enjoying them...
Dutch oven cooking The McKenzie River Guides Cook-Off and Boat Safety Rodeo will be held this Saturday, April 20th, at the Hendrick’s Bridge Wayside Park. During the day, the Oregon State Police will be conducting annual boat inspections. In addition, McKenzie Fire and Rescue will be demonstrating swift water rescue on the McKenzie River at the park. The McKenzie River Guides conducts the 5th annual Outdoor Cook-Off during the rodeo. Members of the guides association will be demonstrating Dutch oven cooking techniques by grilling fresh food, f...
Wild trout study wrap-up & '13 kickoff Radio tagged trout Mark your calendars for 6 p.m. on April 30th, to attend the kickoff of the 2013 Lower McKenzie River Wild Trout Population Study. Dave Thomas will be presenting the 2012 end-of-season report, with maps and preliminary population estimates for the first three years of the study. Arlen Thomason and Scott Kinney will discuss the progress and ongoing findings from the Radio Telemetry Study. The 2013 Mark/Recapture (Floy-tagging) study season will begin on May 1st and continue through the end...
Log truck at Leaburg Lake LEABURG: Passersby may have been surprised to see a logging operation underway on the banks of Leaburg Lake last Wednesday. Eugene Water & Electric Board spokesman Joe Harwood said it involved a big fir, just back from the picnic/dock area, that was hit by an excavator three or four years ago. “We noticed the tree dying last year, so decided it had to come down.,” Harwood notes. “The guy who hauled it away plans to turn a section of that tree into a large bench, which will go brought back to the location once he’s...
Dowhill skier Spring Fling returns Saturday - Finish out the season on Saturday, April 13th, with a crazy awesome day of pond skimming, ultra-cross races, and prizes. Nevado will also be at Hoodoo for another free on-mountain demo, so come try out the latest, coolest gear on the slopes. Hoodoo's 75th Season ends this Sunday, April 14th. All good things must come to an end, but there's still time to get some turns in this weekend. The mountain will be open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (April 13-14) for the final days of Hoodoo's 75th...
McKenzie Bridge, Rainbow, Blue River & Finn Rock property owner alert from the McKenzie ClearWater Coalition McKenzie ClearWater Coalition logo The Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources will hold a public hearing in Salem at 3 PM Monday, April 15. SB 401 is on the agenda hearing agenda. The McKenzie ClearWater Coalition (MCWC) Confluence Team has been tracking this legislation because of its potential for significant impact on McKenzie residents. I urge residents to understand the impact of this legislation and provide input to...
Book cover for Ellie's Log" src="http://mckenzieriverreflectionsnewspaper.com/sites/default/files/small_Ellie%27s%20book%20cover.png" style="width: 180px; height: 101px; margin: 5px; float: left;" A newly published children’s book offers insights into the processes being studied at the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest. The Oregon State University Press, which was founded more than 50 years ago, is publishing its first book aimed at children. “Ellie’s Log: Exploring the Forest Where the Great Tree Fell” continues the press’ tradition of publicati...
Detectives arrest suspect for 1990 murder of Rachanda Pickle Rachanda Pickle SANTIAM JUNCTION: Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports that his detectives have arrested a man for murder related to the 1990 disappearance of Rachanda Leah Pickle. In the early morning hours of July 10, 1990 John and Linda Ackroyd left their residence at the Oregon Department of Transportation shops at the Santiam Junction in east Linn County, Oregon. Linda was dropped off at work by John Arthur Ackroyd, now 63 years old, who then drove to his workstation in Bend,...
SHELFNOTES FROM LEABURG LIBRARY APRIL 2013 In January we heard the President’s version of the State of the Union. The message never changes very much regardless of whoever occupies the White House: the country is in pretty good shape; promises are made to do things that don’t really matter a whole lot; a few truly courageous citizens are honored with emotional tributes; and the members of Congress behave as they always do - those belonging to the party in power leap to their feet cheering loudly every five seconds, while those on the other sid...
ClearWater Coalition logo VIDA: The McKenzie Clear-Water Coalition (MCWC) will host its annual meeting and social event on April 5th at the Vida McKenzie Community Center. Area residents are invited to join the festivities, enjoy a social evening with neighbors, gather information on current events that may impact them, meet special guests, and vote for MCWC officers. The social hour will begin at 6 p.m. During that time, voting by paper ballot will be open for MCWC officers. Candidates selected by the nominating committee are posted on the...
Posted on Friday, March 29, 2013 by eNature Eastern hare Eastern hare Spring has sprung and Easter is right around the corner. That means the Easter Bunny is on the minds of many children. And on the minds of many adults is the age-old question….. Is the Easter Bunny a rabbit or a hare? As many of our readers know, hares and rabbits are cousins. The good news for all candy-lovers is that both are well equipped by nature to handle the tasks that come with being the Easter Bunny. Rabbit vs. Hare It’s actually the European hare, or brown h...
McKenzie River Reflections...
LEED award Jon Price, Contracting Officer Representative, and Terry Baker, McKenzie River District Ranger, in the general meeting room of the Ranger District MCKENZIE BRIDGE: The McKenzie River Ranger Station has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver from the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED is a program that provides a third party verification of green buildings and rates them on a scale from Certified, Silver, Gold to Platinum. The Ranger Station scored 59 points, one point below Gold. “We are very p...
Vida Post Office meeting Photo By Walter Wilson At a meeting last Wednesday, area residents learned that hours of operation will be reduced to six per day - but the Vida Post Office will remain open. VIDA: “Walk in revenue” from people in local communities again showed support for their area’s post offices, according to Corvallis Postmaster Izaac Rudd. Just like an earlier review of operations in Blue River, a similar study showed Vida’s Post Office was still a viable operation. In both instances, hours of operation are being reduced - from ei...
Court Requires Assessment of Significant Environmental Harm March 2012 Goose meeting The house was packed when the Forest Service held a public meeting on the Goose Project at the Upper McKenzie Community Center in March of 2012. EUGENE - United States District Court Judge Anne Aiken has found that the United States Forest Service broke the law in seeking to carry out the controversial Goose logging sale near McKenzie Bridge, Oregon, without a detailed analysis of potential environmental damage. This logging sale has drawn intense opposition...
Goose project tree sitter Judge Aiken concluded today (3/26/13) that although the Environmental Analysis was adequate an Environmental Impact Statement will be necessary. The Forest Service is enjoined from going forward with the Goose Project until an EIS has been prepared. The public will have a chance to comment on a draft EIS. From the court’s order: … when considered individually, none of these significance factors might require an EIS. However, when considered collectively, they do. The Project authorizes logging that would r...
Trapper timber sale SPRINGFIELD: The Willamette National Forest will host a public meeting on the Revised Trapper Project at the Hilton Garden Inn in Springfield from 6 to 7:30 pm on Tuesday, April 2nd. The project, located near Blue River, proposes to harvest approximately 44 acres and use prescribed fire to underburn approximately 36 of those 44 acres. Officials say the meeting will give the public an opportunity to view maps, ask questions of specialists and hear opinions from other forest users and stakeholder groups. Attendees will also...
Leaburg Dam construction Pile drivers are part of the equipment being used to bolster the base of a concrete fish ladder at the Leaburg Dam. LEABURG: A Eugene Water & Electric Board contractor mobilized equipment in late February to begin a project to reinforce the fish ladder on the south side of Leaburg Dam on the McKenzie River. The area beneath the structure’s concrete foundation has been scoured out and eroded since it was built in the late 1960s, requiring substantial reinforcement to prevent the ladder from tipping. To reinforce the f...
By EarthTalk® E - The Environmental Magazine Solar panel shingles Photo by Tai Viinikka, courtesy Flickr Recently solar shingles have become price-competitive with bolt-on panels, and are getting much more popular accordingly. On top of that, federal, state and local incentives can bring the cost down considerably more. Dear EarthTalk: I’m getting my roof redone and have heard about solar shingles. Are they available—and are they practical for the Northeast? -- John Denson, Glastonbury, CT Solar shingles are photovoltaic cells d...
USFS Trapper timber sale The Willamette National Forest will host a public meeting on the Revised Trapper Project at the Hilton Garden Inn in Springfield from 6 to 7:30 pm on Tuesday, April 2nd. The project, located near Blue River, proposes to harvest approximately 44 acres and use prescribed fire to underburn approximately 36 of those 44 acres. Officials say the meeting will give the public an opportunity to view maps, ask questions of specialists and hear opinions from other forest users and stakeholder groups. Attendees will also be given t...
