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Sculpture to Honor #McKenzieStrong Spirit
An anonymous donation was recently made to the Arts and Business Alliance of Eugene in conjunction with Cinema by Niko Smart, Love for Lane County and the McKenzie CDC to commission a sculpture by artist Jud Turner to honor the resilience of the McKenzie Valley community in face of the devastation caused by the Holiday…
McKenzie Community Honors Animal Rescuer Toni Ray
This Saturday at the McKenzie Treasures Market, in spite of the extreme heat and heavy smoke in the air, the local community gathered to show their appreciation for one very special lady and the contribution she’s made to so many people in the valley over the past year. Since the fire, Toni Ray has worked…
Beware of Fraudulent Contractors
Tips: Do your research. Make sure that the contractor is registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. To conduct a contractor’s license search visit http://search.ccb.state.or.us/search/ or call 503-378-4621. FEMA does not certify contractors. Don’t wire money or pay with reloadable debit cards or gift cards. There is no legitimate reason to request those forms of…
Blue River Bottle Boys Win Statewide Earth Day Competition!
Oregon BottleDrop ran a social media video competition last week to celebrate Earth Day and the CDC helped our local superstars Pete Petty and Monty Wilson to enter with a short video showcasing the incredible work the Bottle Boys do. Check it out below. They Won! Adding to the nearly $10,000 they have already raised…
New Checklists & Videos to Prepare for Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
Source: SBA.gov New Tools to Prepare Your Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act to provide emergency assistance to eligible venues affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. The SBA is in the process of setting up the…
To Expedite Wildfire Cleanup, State Loosens DEQ Ash, Debris Rules
Source: RegisterGuard.com Michelle Maxwell Register-Guard As residents begin cleanup of their properties after the Holiday Farm Fire, one roadblock some hit was being unable to find a place to dump the ash and debris, which is considered potentially hazardous. Typically, if someone tries to take the debris or ash from a burnt property to a dump, they…
