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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!

Public Safety Power Shutoff Events
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Public Safety Power Shutoff Events

ByTom Atkinson

Source: LaneElectric.com Overview A Public Safety Power Shutoff, also called a PSPS, occurs in response to severe weather. We turn off power to help prevent wildfire and keep our community safe. Multiple factors are considered when deciding to turn off your power, and we take the decision very seriously. How a PSPS is Determined: We…

BR Park Design Event – Open House!
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BR Park Design Event – Open House!

ByTom Atkinson

The Blue River Community Park (managed by the Blue River Park District) was heavily impacted by the recent Holiday Farm Fire in 2020. While this fire was a tragedy for so many, there is an opportunity to rebuild the park even better than it was before. Check here for more details on the plans. The…

New Site Available for Forest Slash Disposal
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New Site Available for Forest Slash Disposal

ByTom Atkinson

At this Saturday’s co-operators’ taskforce meeting in Rainbow, Shane Kamarath from the Forest Service shared some information about where residents are able to safely and legally dispose of forest slash debris. The location for forest debris that is coming from the Forest Service Residence Cabins will be placed on an existing slash pile that is…

ODE Energy Efficient Rebuild Funding
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ODE Energy Efficient Rebuild Funding

ByTom Atkinson

Source: Oregon.gov A total of $10.8 million is available from the Oregon Department of Energy for energy efficient rebuilding incentives for residential and commercial structures. Building owners can receive incentives to rebuild to current building code or above code – incorporating these energy efficiency improvements help make buildings more comfortable and support long-term affordability through lower…

Cooperator’s Update Friday 16th October
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Cooperator’s Update Friday 16th October

ByTom Atkinson

Following the fires that have devastated so much of the McKenzie Valley since Labor day, a lot has happened to meet the emergency needs of victims and start supporting residents as they look towards the intermediate clean-up, building resilience as winter approaches, and looking forward towards the long-term efforts of rebuilding property and livelihoods. A…