To celebrate the Fourth of July Wednesday, Eugene residents can run in the Butte to Butte race, catch a fireworks show and concert at Alton Baker Park, watch the fireworks at Civic Stadium or attend the Eugene Symphonic Band’s performance at Washburn Park.
Whatever you choose to do, make sure to celebrate this July Fourth with a flourish, in honor of those founding fathers.
High temps predicted for Fourth Holiday
With temperature hanging in the high 80s and low 90s all week long, Eugene residents are bracing to beat the heat in a variety of ways.
Despite low water levels, marine officials said low-water ramps will allow boating to continue all summer on almost all of the Willamette Valley’s waterways.
Higher education budget expected to pass soon
The Oregon University System budget needs only Gov. John Kitzhaber’s stamp of approval to go into law after the Senate and House approved the $722 million, two year package during the end of last week. The budget increases tuition 4 percent for next year, and 3 percent the year after that.
Bryan Bracey last pick in NBA draft
Former Oregon basketball player Bryan Bracey has turned in his green and yellow jersey for the black and silver of the San Antonio Spurs.
Bracey was chosen 58th overall by the Spurs, who made him the last pick of the 2001 NBA draft Wednesday night. That tagged him “Mr. Irrelevant” of this year’s draft.
Bracey was the first Oregon player drafted since Terrell Brandon was chosen in the first round in 1991. Bracey was the eighth Oregon player ever to be drafted in the first two rounds.
The forward from Chicago had individual workouts with the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors, but was never contacted by the Spurs.
San Antonio currently has five forwards on its roster, including superstar Sean Elliot. The other Spurs forwards are Danny Ferry, Malik Rose, Samaki Walker and Ira Newble.
Bracey was drafted before Gonzaga forward Casey Calvary, Michigan State guard Charlie Bell and George Washington’s SirValiant Brown, who all made big impacts at this year’s NCAA Tournament.
Auditors find fault in University’s use of funds
According to state auditors, University donation funds were used to pay for, among other expenses, athletic events and airline tickets, staff parties and gifts for departing faculty members.
Auditors also criticized University officials for improperly using University credit cards and making lump-sum payments to employees without adequate documentation.
Read the Emerald on Tuesday, July 3 for complete stories.