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Save the date! Ice Cream Social at the Upper McKenzie Community Center
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Save the date! Ice Cream Social at the Upper McKenzie Community Center

ByTom Atkinson

Well, there’s no arguing that we’re firmly into Ice Cream weather. In fact, I don’t know about you, but for me it’s become my main food group in this 100+ degree permanent heatwave we’ve been having.  And now that we’re mostly vaccinated and starting to be able to have in-person gatherings again, our thoughts have…

Some Planning and Permit Fees to be Waived + Retroactive Reimbursement
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Some Planning and Permit Fees to be Waived + Retroactive Reimbursement

ByTom Atkinson

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org **Please Read Carefully** The Lane County Board of Commissioners has approved a fee waiver program for Holiday Farm Fire survivors to help people rebuild. The fee waivers will be available for a five-year period to the original owners of dwellings at the time they were destroyed. The fee waivers are also available to…

Lane County Long-Term Recovery Manager in Vida Thursdays
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Lane County Long-Term Recovery Manager in Vida Thursdays

ByTom Atkinson

Matt McRae, Lane County’s long-term recovery manager, is available to meet with fire survivors each Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Old McKenzie Hatchery/McKenzie River Discovery Center (44643 Highway 126).  Recovery information and resources are also available at www.mckenzierebuilds.org.

Disaster Case Managers are here to be a Resource for your Wildfire Recovery
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Disaster Case Managers are here to be a Resource for your Wildfire Recovery

ByTom Atkinson

Disaster Case Managers (DCMs) from the State of Oregon and Lane County are available to help survivors navigate the recovery process and make plans for the future.  Call 833-669-0554 to get connected.  Services include: connections to local and national resources FEMA appeals SBA loans recovery of vital documents support for rebuilding, renting or relocating Or…

Surplus Doug Fir Seedlings Available
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Surplus Doug Fir Seedlings Available

ByTom Atkinson

ODF Western Lane District has put out a message to let McKenzie residents know that their State Forests Division has approximately 3,000 Douglas fir seedlings available. If you, your neighbor, or someone you are working for is looking for seedlings contact John Enos at 541-214-0181 for any questions regarding the available seedlings. Check out the…

‘We’ll be back’: Recovery phase continues after Holiday Farm Fire
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‘We’ll be back’: Recovery phase continues after Holiday Farm Fire

ByTom Atkinson

Source: KEZI.com By Jacob Roberts, Posted: Feb 1, 2021 12:57 PM The McKenzie Community Development Corporation has been at the forefront of the response and recovery effort after the fire. BLUE RIVER, Ore. — The landscape of the McKenzie corridor is unmistakably changed in the wake of the Holiday Farm Fire that broke out last…