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Food Pantry Back Up and Running in Blue River
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Food Pantry Back Up and Running in Blue River

ByTom Atkinson

As part of the transition from emergency assistance to longer-term recovery, the former site of the Blue River Relief Center at the McKenzie School has now reverted to being the storage and distribution site for the local food pantry. When? – Every second and fourth Friday of the month,  11:00 am to 2:00 pm If you can’t…

Blue River’s Resilience And Rebirth Captured In Phoenix Sculpture
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Blue River’s Resilience And Rebirth Captured In Phoenix Sculpture

ByTom Atkinson

Source: KLCC.org By Brian Bull A monument to resiliency and rebirth now stands in the McKenzie River Corridor town of Blue River, which was ravaged by last year’s Holiday Farm Fire.  The metal phoenix sculpture – called “Viribus” was installed Thursday morning and will watch over Blue River as it rebuilds. Sculptor Jud Turner and…

Steps to Prepare For New Federal Funding Programs
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Steps to Prepare For New Federal Funding Programs

ByTom Atkinson

Source: Oregon.gov The American Rescue Plan has earmarked billions of dollars to support small businesses to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is anticipated that programs, including the new Restaurant Revitalisation Fund (RRF) and Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOG), will be available sometime in April. Attached you will find an overview of…

Wildfire Recovery Update – April, 2022
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Wildfire Recovery Update – April, 2022

ByTom Atkinson

Source: DebrisCleanupNews.com Northern Operations Holiday Farm Fire area (Lane County, McKenzie River area, Highway 126): Ash and debris removal is complete; hazard tree removal is 93% complete. State-led hazard tree work along Highway 126 is nearly complete. Hazard tree removal work on county-maintained roads is also nearly complete, with work finishing on Goodpasture Road, Gate…