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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	$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
	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
	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
	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
	April 11, 2013, McKenzie Sports Update 04/11/2013 SPORTS McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- Relentless Rain Reschedules Red Devils... View
	Guides cook-off promises great food 04/11/2013 CLUB AND ASSOCIATIONS McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- WALTERVILLE: The McKen-zie River Guides Cook-Off and Boat Safety Rodeo will be held next Saturday, April 20th, at the Hendrick’s Bridge Wayside Park... View
	Small-kerneled hazelnut developed 04/11/2013 AGRICULTURE McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- Oregon State University has developed a new high-yielding, blight-resistant hazelnut for the baking and chocolate industries.... View
	Digging in for the future 04/11/2013 CEREMONY McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- BLUE RIVER: A wonderful day of celebration last Friday at the McKenzie Community Track and Field featured a ground breaking for the multi-purpose building that will be constructed at the track. Mrs. Marie Jones and two other members of the Jones family joined track board president, Jeff Sherman, an... View
	Suspect arrested for murder of Santiam teen 04/11/2013 CRIME McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- SANTIAM PASS: Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reported last week that detectives arrested a man for murder related to the 1990 disappearance of Rachanda Leah Pickle.... View
	McKenzie Sports Update - April 4 04/04/2013 SPORTS McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- Eagles Beat Braves... View
	Inside the forest 04/04/2013 ENVIRONMENT McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- The Oregon State University Press, which was founded more than 50 years ago, is publishing its first book aimed at children.... View
	Timber sale back on the drawing board 04/04/2013 LAND MANAGEMENT McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- EUGENE: U.S. District Court Judge Ann Aiken ruled last Thursday that an Environmental Impact Statement will be necessary before the Forest Service can go forward with the 2,100 acre Goose Project. The action was the result of a lawsuit filed by two environmental groups, Cascadia Wildlands and Orego... View
	Big day coming for McKenzie Track 04/04/2013 FESTIVE EVENT McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- BLUE RIVER: The stage is set for a big day at the McKenzie Community Track and Field in Blue River this Friday, April 5th. The Aaron and Marie Jones Invitational Track Meet, featuring more than 350 athletes from eight area schools, will start the day’s activities at 1 p.m. with the field events, fo... View