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Replacement History Highway Signs Find Temporary Home at the Track

ByTom Atkinson

We lost quite a few History Highway signs in the wildfire and efforts to replace them have been underway for a while. Last week all seven newly printed signs were delivered and are temporarily hanging on the fence at the McKenzie Community Track until they can be reinstalled as close to their original position on the highway as possible.

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Deadline 23 Oct. for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)

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ByTom Atkinson

If you have not yet applied for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) now is the time as the deadline for new applications is tomorrow the October 23rd. We have embedded the application instructions below but be warned they require a lot of paperwork to support your application. Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is funded by FEMA and…

Our HFF Anniversary Tribute
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Our HFF Anniversary Tribute

ByTom Atkinson

Monday September 7th 2020 On this day a year ago our lives were forever changed. We must remember those who have lost so much and honor those who risked their lives and fought to keep the flames at bay. We share with the community stories of heroism and hope to help in the healing process…

PUC APPROVES TELECOM PROVIDERS TO OFFER ALTERNATIVE SERVICES TO WILDFIRE SURVIVORS
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PUC APPROVES TELECOM PROVIDERS TO OFFER ALTERNATIVE SERVICES TO WILDFIRE SURVIVORS

ByTom Atkinson

PUC APPROVES TELECOM PROVIDERS TO OFFER ALTERNATIVE SERVICES TO WILDFIRE-IMPACTED CUSTOMERS AS RESTORATION EFFORTS CONTINUE  SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved an agreement, resulting in access to alternative service options to certain telecommunications customers impacted by the recent wildfires while their landline telephone service is being restored. The agreement was reached by PUC…

Holiday Farm Fire Tree Planting
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Holiday Farm Fire Tree Planting

ByTom Atkinson

Source: McKenzie Watershed Council After the wildfire devastated the McKenzie Valley the McKenzie Watershed Council and Pure Water Partners have leaped into action, working with multiple partners to begin the long job of restoring the natural splendor of the valley. They recently posted this heartfelt interview with McKenzie resident Sue McAlister of Blue River about…

$4.7 Million Granted to Communities Impacted by Fires
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$4.7 Million Granted to Communities Impacted by Fires

ByTom Atkinson

Source: McKenzieRiverReflectionsNewspaper.com McKenzie Valley projects receive $1/2 million The 2020 Community Rebuilding Fund, a collaborative effort led by the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) in partnership with Meyer Memorial Trust, The Ford Family Foundation, and American Red Cross, announced today $4,439,256 in grants to support 40 organizations throughout the eight Oregon counties ravaged by fires. Locally…