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Cascade Relief Team Extend Blue River Cleanup to 3rd Week
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Cascade Relief Team Extend Blue River Cleanup to 3rd Week

ByTom Atkinson

Extended Cleanup Dates & Times March 3rd , 2021, 8:30AM – 5pm March 4th, 2021, 8:30AM – 5pm March 5th , 2021, 8:30AM – 5pm March 6th 2021 9:00am- 5:00pm March 7th 2021 9:00am -5:00pm They can’t get enough! Yes, Cascade Relief is coming back to Blue River for a THIRD week to help clean…

The Hardest Lesson I’ve Learned – Cristian A. Collazo
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The Hardest Lesson I’ve Learned – Cristian A. Collazo

ByTom Atkinson

Last month Janicé Myers of Iron Forest posted on Facebook a heartfelt essay on the wildfire written by her son Cristian. I have posted her Facebook message below followed by his essay as it is full of meaning for all of us who lived through the disaster. Click Janicé’s Facebook post below to visit her…

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…

Vida McKenzie Community Center Call to Action
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Vida McKenzie Community Center Call to Action

ByTom Atkinson

Dear Valley Business Owner, As you know, among the many structures lost in the Holiday Farm Fire, Vida McKenzie Community Center burned to the ground.  The Board of Directors of VMCC intends to rebuild the Center as  a more accessible and flexible venue, transforming it into a true community hub, utilized every day for group…

5 Ways to Love the McKenzie River
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5 Ways to Love the McKenzie River

ByTom Atkinson

Source: TravelOregon.com By Jen Anderson Editor’s note: Call destinations before you visit to make sure they’re open. Stay posted on what Oregon’s new COVID-19 guidelines mean for you, and follow these steps for social distancing outdoors. Also, remember to bring your face covering, required for all of Oregon’s public indoor spaces and outdoors when keeping 6 feet of…

Surplus Doug Fir Seedlings Available
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Surplus Doug Fir Seedlings Available

ByTom Atkinson

ODF Western Lane District has put out a message to let McKenzie residents know that their State Forests Division has approximately 3,000 Douglas fir seedlings available. If you, your neighbor, or someone you are working for is looking for seedlings contact John Enos at 541-214-0181 for any questions regarding the available seedlings. Check out the…