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Keeping Cool This Summer

ByTom Atkinson July 14, 2021October 22, 2021

THIS CAMPAIGN HAS NOW CLOSED The McKenzie Community Development Corporation is offering free fans for valley residents without Air Conditioning. Oregon is in the grip of a severe drought, and – along with the entire Pacific Northwest – we’re experiencing record-breaking high temperatures. And while these dangerous conditions would be challenging at the best of…

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

ByTom Atkinson July 13, 2021July 12, 2021

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…

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Federal Relief Resources for Renters and Landlords

ByTom Atkinson July 8, 2021July 8, 2021

Source: USDR.gov The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced a one-month extension of the CDC Eviction Moratorium expiring on July 31, 2021. USDA recognizes the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered an almost unprecedented housing affordability crisis in the United States. The American Rescue Plan (ARP) provided billions of dollars to support distressed tenants…

OSU: Wildfire Wednesdays – Fire Aware. Fire Prepared

ByTom Atkinson July 8, 2021July 8, 2021

Source: Extension.OregonState.edu Are you ready for the wildfire season? Last summer’s 2020 wildfire events impacted most Oregonians and we learned that EVERYONE living in Oregon should be prepared for a wildfire emergency. Oregon State University’s Forestry & Natural Resources Extension along with state and local agencies and community partners, want to help Oregonians prepare for…

Community Emergency Notification System Test – July 9th 10am

ByTom Atkinson July 8, 2021July 8, 2021

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

ByTom Atkinson July 6, 2021July 6, 2021

“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…

Opinion – It Seems to Me…

ByTom Atkinson July 5, 2021July 6, 2021

Source: McKenzieRiverReflectionsNewspaper.com By Tim Laue – July 1st 2021 It has been nine months since the Holiday Farm Wildfire devastated more than 170,000 acres and destroyed more than a thousand structures and five hundred homes in the McKenzie Watershed. Three seasons (Fall, Winter, and Spring) since thousands of McKenzie folk had to run for their…

Can Do Spirit

ByTom Atkinson July 2, 2021July 1, 2021

Source: EugeneWeekly.com By Henry Houston Claim 52 is raising money to support McKenzie River watershed recovery The McKenzie River is Eugene’s only water source. Without it, the area’s breweries would be missing a vital ingredient to their beverages. Claim 52 is creating a special beer that supports McKenzie River Trust’s efforts to restore the McKenzie…

Vida McKenzie Community Center Call to Action

ByTom Atkinson July 2, 2021July 3, 2021

Dear Valley Business Owner, As you know, among the many structures lost in the Holiday Farm Fire, Vida McKenzie Community Center burned to the ground. The Board of Directors of VMCC intends to rebuild the Center as a more accessible and flexible venue, transforming it into a true community hub, utilized every day for group…

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Update: Don’t Miss Tokatee’s July 2nd Celebration!

ByTom Atkinson July 1, 2021July 3, 2021

Update: After conserted community backlash to the planned firework display Tokatee canceled the worrisom display but threw a great paty anyway! Back for 2021, Tokatee golf course, located in the heart of the McKenzie River valley, is holding a family Celebration this Friday July 2nd with music from country star @benruemusic followed by fireworks. When…