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Floods damaged over 100 homes in Lane County

Submitted by KVAL News
Friday, January 27th, 2012, 4:21pm

EUGENE, Ore. - More than 100 homes suffered damage in last week's floods, prompting the county to declare an emergency.

Reports have already come in from Cheshire, Deadwood, Cottage Grove, Florence, Eugene, Mapleton, Junction City, Springfield, Veneta, Vida, Swisshome and West Lake, the county said.

Early damage assessments found more than $900,000 in damage to public inrastructure.

Lane County continues to work to tally damages and encourages community members and business owners to continue to report initial damages. You can report damages online at www.lanecounty.org/damages or call the Sheriff’s Office Phone Bank at 541-682-3977
Noon – 8 p.m., each day through Sunday, January 29.

The Lane County Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 to adopt an order for Emergency Declaration in Lane County.
 
This 4-0 vote, with Commissioner Pete Sorenson absent, came early Friday afternoon.

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Foundation grants $4,500 to Habitat for Humanity

Submitted by KVAL Communities Staff
Friday, January 27th, 2012, 2:00pm

From a press release

Springfield / Eugene Habitat for Humanity is benefactor of a gift from the HOME Foundation, the charitable arm of the Oregon Association of Realtors.

The Eugene chapter of Habitat for Humanity will receive $4,500 as part of more than $96,000 awarded to Habitat chapters throughout Oregon, as well as several other non-profits around the state. (25 total grants awarded).

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Kids can create building-block masterpieces in Block Kids Competition

Submitted by Emily Pruse on Wednesday, January 25th, 10:38 pm
Kids can create building-block masterpieces in Block Kids Competition

From a press release:

The Science Factory Children's Museum & Exploration Dome is proud announce its continued co-sponsorship of the 2012 Block Kids Competition in conjunction with Chapter 77 of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) in Eugene.

 

Block Kids is a nationally-recognized, award-winning building competition for children in elementary school, grades 1 through 6.  All participants are given identical kits containing 100 interlocking blocks, a hard hat, and three additional materials of their choice including: string, aluminum foil, rock and cardboard.  Registered children will be divided into sections by grade levels and will have the chance to compete against their peers.  Participants are given a 45-minute building period during which they are able to construct limitless possibilities powered by their
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Springfield girls sweep season series from Willamette

Submitted by KVAL Sports on Wednesday, January 25th, 4:05 pm

Springfield, OR - Mercedes Russell poured in 32 points to lead Springfield past Willamette and keep the Millers unbeaten in the 5A Midwestern League on Tuesday.

The Millers led the Wolverines 29-16 at halftime and only extended their lead in the third quarter even after Russell left the game after getting hit in the face.  Springfield led 43-22 at the end of the third.

The Millers won 57-35 to sweep the season series against Willamette.  Springfield is now 13-3 overall and 5-0 in league play.  Willamette fell to 14-2 overall and 4-2 in league play.

Tuesday's Scores

By The Associated Press

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL

Bend 68, Summit 41

Benson 81, Franklin 47

Central 59, Cascade 43

Churchill 78, South Eugene 50

Cleveland 54, Jefferson PDX 50

Corvallis 61, Silverton 51

Cottage Grove 56, Junction City 43

Dallas 60, Lebanon 44

Eagle Point 70, North Valley 53

Grant 64, Lincoln 63

La Grande 69, McLoughlin 35

La Pine 75, Sweet Home 68

La Salle 58, Gladstone 39

Madison 54, Wilson 53

Madras 81, North Marion 51

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Screwball comedy radio play ‘Philadelphia Story’ runs Feb. 10-12 at Wildish Theater

Submitted by Willamalane on Wednesday, January 25th, 3:45 pm

Fred Crafts’ Radio Redux Players present “The Philadelphia Story” – one of the greatest screwball comedies of all time –Feb. 10-12 at Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main St., Springfield.

The play, presented by Willamalane Park and Recreation District, will be staged in the manner of a 1940s radio broadcast. It includes vintage commercials and period sound effects and music that honor the Golden Age of Radio. The show is performed in front of a studio audience as if being broadcast live on the air.

“The Philadelphia Story” will be performed on three consecutive days – 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10-11 and 2 p.m. Feb. 12.

Tickets – at $13 for adults and $10 for students/seniors (ages 62 and up) – are available at any Willamalane facility or by calling 541-736-4544.

The plot is about a socialite whose impending wedding plans are upset by the simultaneous arrival of her ex-husband and a tabloid magazine reporter.

“This show has it all – a witty script, crackling dialogue, sharp characters, a high society setting and a preposterous premise,” said Fred Crafts, the show’s producer and director.

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Free Noche de Lotería set Jan. 27 at Willamalane Adult Activity Center

Submitted by Willamalane on Wednesday, January 25th, 3:43 pm

An evening of games, dinner, music and prizes is scheduled Friday, Jan 27, at Willamalane Adult Activity Center in Springfield.

Noche de Lotería is scheduled 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the center, 215 W C St. The free event includes an enchilada dinner that runs 6-7 p.m. Additional enchiladas are $1 each. Lotería, a traditional Mexican game of chance, is from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Flood? Yes. Disaster? Maybe

Submitted by KVAL News
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012, 12:49pm

EUGENE, Ore. - Was last week's storm a disaster?

Lane County officials are still compiling the damage assessment and expect to have an answer by Friday, said Linda Cooke with emergency management.

For the county to declare a disaster, 25 or more homes must be damaged by a weather event and/or the county must suffer $1.2 million in public infrastructure damage.

Cooke expects damage from last week's flooding will qualify for a disaster declaration. She encouraged residents to document damage before they make repairs.

Even as people clean up from last week's storm, another round of rain brings the threat of flooding back to the region.

"We are very concerned about landslides," Cooke said. "Anyone who lives in a slide-prone area or a base of a hill should evaulate their property and make sure they are keeping themselves out of harm's way. That is a huge concerns for us right now."

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