r/Eugene

You know them. The people walking or biking around with jingling bags, going through your trash, and making their way out West 11th to trade hours of work for dimes that, at $2.40 a day per store, qualifies them as living above the worldwide poverty level.

I live by the universty, and without the dozen and more people making their way through the neighborhood on regular basisis, we would be ankle deep in miller high lives before two Duck games were out.

Canners are people who are working, and doing an essential job, and being treated like vermin for it. This is wrong, and should change. I think we need to accept that not everyone is cut out for a job interview and filling out a W-4, but this does not mean than they do not NEED MONEY TO LIVE.

We should accept Reality and start paying these proven refuse-movers in CASH to pick up more than just the cans.

Imagine, paying a guy who really can not do much else just $80 a day to keep one bus stop looking nice. This would be a net benefit to society at a cost much lower than constant police sweeps/other legel trouble.

tl:dr if canners went on strike, Eugene would be boned.

I’m utterly in shambles that Winco stopped making fresh bagels in-store. They were actually really good, a great value, and became our household’s go-to daily breakfast for years. I refuse to purchase the small, dense, and shitty-ass shipped-in bagels they replaced the fresh bakery ones with.

So now I’m in the market for a replacement. I buy 14 bagels every week. I doubt I can find anything close to $1/each, but hoping I don’t have to pay boutique $3+ prices. Any suggestions?

EDIT: if you’re disappointed like me, please let Winco know:

https://apps.wincofoods.com/contact-winco-foods/

https://www.facebook.com/share/1JDrQEjxgK/

EDIT2: I received a reply from Winco Corporate on Facebook:

> Hi, our stores have transitioned to new bagels to help keep our costs as affordable as possible. Our team is very receptive to feedback, we'll make sure your voice is heard regarding this change (we've been hearing from lots of others friends too). Thank you.

Hi everyone, a few minutes ago I rescued a little squirrel that was getting attacked by crows. I have him wrapped in a towel in a large box (with lots of airholes) but I need to know who to call or where to take him.

Thanks!

Looking to present wonderfully delicious meals for the the upcoming holidays — specifically for my family! We live in the Willamette Valley and I’m all about fresh organic meals from scratch. What are your go to meals/apps/desserts/etc for the holidays? I love preparing meals for my family during the colder months.

Apps, sides, meals, desserts all welcome.

Looking for the following for my new, uhh, “gardening” hobby:

Old van
Chloroform
Rags
Latex gloves
Ski mask
Duct tape
Tarp
Bone saw
Lye
Shovel

Thanks!

(This is a post poking some friendly fun at the “tactical supplier” post that went up about an hour ago)

Happy Sunday!

As title suggests, I found a nice new looking backpack containing a purse, wallet, and other personal items. I’ve set a note on the car it was near in case it was taken out and forgotten, but I figured I’d give it about an hour or so to see if anyone claims it to be theirs before I call the popo and they can hang on to it. It’s a light purple backpack.

Direct message me the name that is on the ID.

I called 911 on the driver, cops got them before they hit someone. Left lane is blocked with the car stopped.

Volunteers needed October 18th to dress as zombies for ShelterCare's Run for Your Life 5k benefit. All ages welcome, kiddos must have an adult along. Must do your own makeup, we don't have the capacity to do make up. Zombies are assigned to a place on the race course where they then scare the runners/walkers! A scared runner runs faster! This is a great opportunity for youth looking to get their volunteer hours for school!

Sign up here:

www.sheltercare.org/5k