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…

Excessive Heat Watch This Week
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Excessive Heat Watch This Week

ByTom Atkinson

Source: Alerts.Weather.gov EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAYAFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING… MCDC – Local Info: In the midst of this heatwave the Upper McKenzie Community Center and Living Waters Church buildings are both operating as cooling centers 11am-6pm thru Friday 13th Aug. WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 100possible. WHERE…Portions of Southwest…

Oregon Covid Dashboard Update
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Oregon Covid Dashboard Update

ByTom Atkinson

Source: GovStatus.eGov.com The range of data dashboards and resources here are really incredible so take a look if you want to keep informed as this pandemic progresses. Below is a screenshot from the latest update dashboard for earlier this week. The stunning dominance of the Delta variant (Yellow) is clear as is the rise in…

Investing in Infrastructure Virtual Exchange
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Investing in Infrastructure Virtual Exchange

ByTom Atkinson

Investing in Infrastructure: Rural Strategies for Building and Maintaining Healthy Local Economies Monday, August 16, 20213:00 – 4:00 PM Eastern TimeFollowed by Peer-Learning Breakout Sessions from 4:00 to 4:45 PM Register for the Virtual Exchange Water, roads, bridges, broadband, affordable housing – these pieces of physical infrastructure are all critical to fostering prosperous rural communities…

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!

Time Capsule From 1949 Found in Destruction of the Holiday Farm Fire
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Time Capsule From 1949 Found in Destruction of the Holiday Farm Fire

ByTom Atkinson

Source: KPIC.com LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A piece of history has been discovered in the destruction from the Holiday Farm Fire. The Vida-Mckenzie Community Center was burned in the Holiday Farm Fire, with only the concrete portions still standing. It was demolished on Friday, and residents found something long-rumored to be in the cornerstone of…

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…

Drive-Thru Bingo Nets Over $4,000!
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Drive-Thru Bingo Nets Over $4,000!

ByTom Atkinson

Source: VidaCommunityCenter.com On July 10th Vida McKenzie Community Center held a first ever Drive-Thru Bingo event. Of the 92 participants, there were many local residents but also folks from as far away as San Francisco (this couple actually won the grand prize!) and Grants Pass. Over $4000 was raised to help rebuild the Community Center!…

OHA Recommends Universal Mask Use For All Public Indoor Settings
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OHA Recommends Universal Mask Use For All Public Indoor Settings

ByTom Atkinson

Source: Content.GovDelivery.com Contact: OHA External Relations, orcovid19.media@dhsoha.state.or.us OHA recommends universal mask use for all public indoor settings In response to a large jump in cases and hospitalizations and new national guidance calling for masking measures to prevent the spread of the highly transmissible Delta variant, the Oregon Health Authority today is recommending universal mask use in public…

Update from Vida McKenzie Community Center
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Update from Vida McKenzie Community Center

ByTom Atkinson

Source: VidaCommunityCenter.com JULY 2021 December 2020, a Preliminary Title Report on the VMCC property was prepared by Cascade Title Company. January 2021, a topographical survey of the VMCC property was completed by WJ Eimstad Co. The survey revealed that Lane County had constructed the masonry restrooms at Helfrich Landing that 100% encroached on the VMCC…