Small Town News

	Obituary 05/15/2013 OBITUARY Sentinel Tribune / STPNS Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)- Ardith (Ardy) Pederson... View
	Hwy. 242 open for some 05/09/2013 TRANSPORTATION McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- 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 ... View
	Weight limit lifted from bridge 05/09/2013 TRANSPORTATION McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- VIDA: Another chapter of the Goodpasture Covered Bridge story is now complete with revised bridge load posting signs installed. The bridge is now weight limited at 44-tons, which will allow legal loaded trucks (80,000 lbs.) to carry an additional 8,000 lbs. for more efficient transport of logs, roc... View
	Forest Service opts for newer airtankers 05/09/2013 NATURAL RESOURCES McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell announced on Monday that the agency has issued a notice of intent to award contracts to five companies to provide a total of seven Next Generation airtankers for wildfire suppression.... View
	Students document guiding’s heritage 05/09/2013 HUMAN INTEREST McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- VIDA: The River Stories history project at the University of Oregon added to their video library during a cookout at Roy and Shelly Pruitt’s house last Saturday. During the outing, Roy showed the steps necessary to mix and bake perfect biscuits in a Dutch oven. Other McKenzie River guides, includin... View
	Obituary 05/08/2013 OBITUARY Sentinel Tribune / STPNS Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)- Frances Jorgenson... View
	Rodney Gertner Received “Hall of Fame Award” 05/08/2013 COMMUNITY Sentinel Tribune / STPNS Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)-     Walnut Grove — When it comes to Lions in Walnut Grove the first  name that comes to mind is Rodney Gertner. Gertner has been involved as a Charter member of the club since it’s  formation 48 years ago in 1965. The club was formed in 1965 under  ... View
	Hwy. 126 in line for maintenace work 05/02/2013 TRANSPORTATION McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- A survey seeking safety improvements along the McKenzie Highway ended up with over 500 signatures in support two months ago. The author, Dr. Dennis Ary of Leaburg says he’s been in contact with Oregon Dept. of Transportation officials and has gotten a positive response. Concerns that led to the pet... View
	$2,000 signs stolen from Leaburg Hatchery 05/02/2013 CRIME McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- 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.... View
	Ranger district will start up prescribed burnings 05/02/2013 NATURAL RESOURCES McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- MCKENZIE BRIDGE: With spring quickly approaching, the McKenzie River Ranger District’s fire management team is once again preparing for their Spring controlled burning.... View
	Spring Week had a hic-up, hic-up, hic-up 05/01/2013 EDUCATION Sentinel Tribune / STPNS Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)-     WWG — This is not the first time some Spring week activities had to be changed due to weather. But this is probably the only time coronation had to be postponed for a snow storm. ... View
	Road 15 repairs planned for June 05/02/2013 TRANSPORTATION McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- Work will begin soon to complete repairs to Forest Service Road 15, the route accessing the Blue River Reservoir from Highway 126. The job is projected to be completed by the end of June. During this time, traffic will be limited to one lane. A one-day closure will also be needed to complete paving... View
	Speed bumps launch complaints 04/25/2013 TRANSPORTATION McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- LEABURG: Speed bumps atop Leaburg Dam were re-moved during reconstruction of the Eugene Water & Electric Board’s fish ladder. After workers complained about having to scramble out of the way of speeding vehicles when working on the one lane roadway, the utility installed four rubber  traf... View
	Fence posts injure men in accident 04/25/2013 DISASTER AND ACCIDENT McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- LEABURG: Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing 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 hospital for treatment of injuries sustained after large pieces of w... View
	Keeping an eye on the cooks 04/25/2013 TOURISM McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- Walterville: Onlookers paid close attention last Saturday when river guides like Jon Payne competed in the annual cook-off at Hendricks Wayside. Taking first place for appetizers was Billy Pruitt’s “Billy Rolls” - bacon wrapped, filled chicken, jalapeno cream chicken roll. Doug Caven won first plac... View
	Theisen named AD of the Year 04/24/2013 EDUCATION Sentinel Tribune / STPNS Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)-     WWG — To say Leo Theisen has a passion for athletics would be a gross understatement. He has been highly involved with athletics since his first position at Walnut Grove High School in 1980. He coached several sports, done some refereeing, and been an Athletic Director since... View
	Obituary 04/24/2013 OBITUARY Sentinel Tribune / STPNS Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)- Doris Elizabeth Pederson ... View
	Caps and Gowns 05/15/2013 EDUCATION Sentinel Tribune / STPNS Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)-     WWG — For thirty-six seniors this will be the end of 13 years  of education and the beginning of new challenges and further education. Some will go on to higher education of four years or more, some will attend community colleges learning practical skills. Others w... View