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Biz Beat 9-17-2015

Biz Beat

We hear Pacific Recycling has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is currently closed. The scrap metal processor based at 3300 Cross Street in Eugene had employed an average of 55 full-time workers. It listed assets and liabilities ranging between $10 million and $50 million in a petition filed in Oregon Bankruptcy Court, according to a story Aug. 31 in the industry newsletter American Metal Market. Company President Rod Shultz told AMM that “we’ve overcome many obstacles while heavily investing in new capital improvements. Continue reading →

Eugene Community Mourns Passing of Chef Gabriel Gil

Known best for his influence on local restaurants past and present, including Rabbit Bistro and Bar, Soubise and Tacovore

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Gabriel Gil. Photo by Jeremy Bronson

Eugene lost a culinary legend with the passing of chef Gabriel Gil last week. Known best for his influence on local restaurants past and present, including Rabbit Bistro and Bar, Soubise and Tacovore, Gil was a friend and inspiration to many in the local restaurant community.  Gil was 43 years old and died after suffering a medical crisis. His partner in life and work, Amy Hand, says working with Gil was “challenging but rewarding. I learned a tremendous amount from him — he upped my personal game. It was inspiring to work with him.” Continue reading →

War Dead 9-17-2015

War Dead

In Afghanistan • 2,363 U.S. troops killed (2,355 last month) • 20,071 U.S. troops wounded in action (updates NA) • 1,599 U.S. contractors killed (1,599) • 16,179 civilians killed (updates NA) • $713.4 billion cost of war ($709.4 billion) • $285.4 million cost to Eugene taxpayers ($283.8 million)   Against ISIS • $6 billion cost of military action ($5.4 billion) • $2.4 million cost to Eugene taxpayers ($2.2 million) Continue reading →

Burgerville coming to Corvallis

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After all the hullabaloo about In-N-Out Burger making its Oregon premiere in Medford, it's now Corvallis' turn to take the spotlight: Burgerville is headed for the land of OSU. For those already acquainted with Burgerville, we can hear the cheers already, but for the uninitiated, let's just say it's the Oregon spin on fast food, with local ingredients, vegetarian options and pretty much the best milkshakes ever, made with fresh Oregon blackberries and strawberries. Continue reading →

South Willamette forum tonight

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A neighborhood forum on the South Willamette Special Area Zone (SW-SAZ) rezoning will be from 7 to 9 pm tonight (Sept. 16) at the Good Samaritan Society Community Room, 3500 Hilyard Street. This forum is sponsored by the four neighborhood associations affected by the SW-SAZ rezoning: Friendly, Amazon, Southeast and South Hills Neighbors. Presentations are scheduled from city planning, neighborhood groups and 1000 Friends of Oregon. The largest segment of the forum will be a public Q&A. Continue reading →

Activist Alert 9-10-2015

Activist Alert

350 Eugene, a local climate activist group, will hold its fall gathering from 7 to 8:45 pm Thursday, Sept. 10, at First United Methodist Church, 1376 Olive Street. The group is planning for the Paris 2015 United Nations climate summit Nov. 30 to Dec. 11. A global climate march is being planned in November. Continue reading →