Author Archives: Tim Foelker

Zoom Problems After Updating?

It came to our attention that the latest update of Zoom on Windows PCs may have some trouble connecting to the speaker/microphone. Jerry Mohr, she’s our most recently elected SCCO board member and a technical professional, has this to say. … Continue reading

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Local Evacuation Zones—Levels of Evacuation Information

Hello neighbors, The Lane County, the City of Eugene, and the City of Springfield Emergency Management Teams have shared this update: “In our continued effort to enhance the safety of our communities, Eugene Springfield Fire has developed Evacuation Zones to be … Continue reading

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You Are Invited To Meet With Lane County’s Emergency Manager…

…to learn more about emergency alerts for evacuations, warnings and other incidents Thursday, July 15, 7:00-8:00 pm. Registration is required: click here Featured Topic: Patence Winningham-Melcher, Emergency Manager, Lane County talks all about ALERTS!  How do we get them?  When … Continue reading

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More About Crazy Jumping Worms

OSU Extension Service has added information about jumping worms. Sightings are being reported in Oregon and you are encouraged to report any sightings from your garden. Report sightings of Jumping Worm in Oregon at Oregoninvasiveshotline.org. Related: Take a worm inventory … Continue reading

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Thank You Lane County Budget Committee, and SCCO Board

Thanks are in order to Lane County Commissioner Pat Farr for championing the County’s funding of the River Road and Santa Clara Neighborhood Association’s gap in City Funding of our outreach budgets for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.  Thanks are also in … Continue reading

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