Important Wildfire Update + Links – August 11
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Important Wildfire Update + Links – August 11

ByTom Atkinson

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org The Knoll Fire, being managed as part of the Middle Fork Complex Fire, is burning near the confluence of Deer Creek and the McKenzie River. It has prompted a Level 1 evacuation notice for the Belknap area in Lane County and a Level 1 notice for the Trail Bridge Reservoir area in Linn…

Local Policy Makers Visit Blue River Water District
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Local Policy Makers Visit Blue River Water District

ByTom Atkinson

Today a group of local elected Representatives, Environmental Groups & Agencies visited the Blue River Water District Wellhead to discuss the effects of the fires and the plans for reconstruction and expansion of the District to include a new Sanitation District. Water District board member Alice Bonasio, Water District Superintendent Al Artero and Jason Carman…

Survey – Have Your Say on the New O’Brien Memorial Library – Complete Before Aug 8th
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Survey – Have Your Say on the New O’Brien Memorial Library – Complete Before Aug 8th

ByTom Atkinson

What would you like to see at our rebuilt O’Brien Memorial Library?  The Library Board of Directors is seeking your input through a brief online survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OBrienMemorialLibrarySurvey5 Please respond by Sunday, August 8. If you would prefer a paper copy, you can visit the Library and pick one up during regular hours.  Thank you!

Update -Camp Noah, Spaces Still Available!
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Update -Camp Noah, Spaces Still Available!

ByTom Atkinson

UPDATE: Camp Noah still has space available, see below!! The first session of Camp Noah for elementary-aged children begins next week, but there are open slots still available in all sessions. To find out more about Camp Noah and how it supports children affected by trauma (while still helping them have a blast at summer…

Update: Salmon Spawning Restoration Project at Finn Rock Reach
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Update: Salmon Spawning Restoration Project at Finn Rock Reach

ByTom Atkinson

The Finn Rock Project will take place on land owned and managed by McKenzie River Trust. Beginning in June of 2021, McKenzie River Trust Staff, partners, and local contractors will begin the restoration process. The project will take place during a salmon-safe window of time with completion happening before the end of August 2021. Work…

Land Management + FEMA Available Upriver this Weekend
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Land Management + FEMA Available Upriver this Weekend

ByTom Atkinson

Lane County Land Management in Leaburg this Weekend We are looking forward to seeing many of you on Saturday at the Land Management rebuilding drop-in session at the Leaburg Fire Station. Click here to see the event poster.  The McKenzie Rebuilds website has also been updated to include information related to HB 2289 and the…

Community Emergency Notification System Test – July 9th 10am
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Community Emergency Notification System Test – July 9th 10am

ByTom Atkinson

Community Emergency Notification System Test for McKenzie Fire & Rescue Service Area On Friday, July 9, at 10:00 a.m., Central Lane 911 will conduct a test of the Community Emergency Notification System for the McKenzie Highway area serviced by McKenzie Fire & Rescue. The test notification messages are intended to reach landline telephones in a…

Wildfire Recovery Funding is a Huge Win for the McKenzie Community
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Wildfire Recovery Funding is a Huge Win for the McKenzie Community

ByTom Atkinson

“The funding is a huge win for the work we’ve been doing.  It is literally the largest fundraising win we have ever got.” Chris LaVoie, Director, McKenzie Community Development Corporation and McKenzie River Chamber of Commerce It is with great joy that we are able to share some fantastic news this week, reminding us that…

Vaccination Clinic at the School July 1st
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Vaccination Clinic at the School July 1st

ByTom Atkinson

Lane County Public Health will be holding a vaccination clinic on at the McKenzie River Community School tomorrow, July 1st. The clinic will run from 5 – 6 pm in the Old Gym. Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are welcome too! Schedule now at www.lanecounty.org/vaxclinics Click on the link that says, “Schedule a vaccine appointment.”

McKenzie International Brings Track to community hit hard by wildfires
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McKenzie International Brings Track to community hit hard by wildfires

ByTom Atkinson

Source: KEZI.com By: Andrew Haubner In many ways, track is about birth and rebirth. You start each lap at 0 even if the race clock says otherwise. The Mckenzie area’s recovery after the holiday farm fire is a marathon. But a track event this week signalled the start of a new lap that may lead…