Source: KLCC.org By Brian Bull The last five and a half months have been a struggle for residents of the McKenzie River Corridor. After the Holiday Farm Fire ravaged the area, winter brought floods, mudslides, and collapsing trees. But this weekend, three organizations converged on the town of Blue River, to give a helping hand….
Source: KLCC.org By Rachael McDonald Community members are raising money to help rebuild the Blue River Library, which was one of hundreds of structures destroyed in the Holiday Farm Fire last September. A permanent replacement for the library is a few years off. Alice Bonasio with McKenzie Community Development Corporation says they’re hoping to set…
Source: KLCC.org By Aubrey Bulkeley Whether staying at local hotels or camping on their property, many people affected by the Holiday Farm Fire are still living in temporary situations. The McKenzie Community Development Corporation is giving out holiday boxes to 400 McKenzie River area residents featuring local blueberries, honey, and hazelnuts. Communications Director Alice Bonasio…
Source KLCC.org The outpouring of support for Oregon wildfire victims was strong following September’s destruction. But some fear awareness is waning, just as winter nears. Listen to the full Radio segment here https://www.klcc.org/post/community-advocates-warn-waning-honeymoon-period-following-wildfires Tim Laue is president of the McKenzie River Development Corporation. Standing in the ruins of the town of Blue River, he says…
Source: KLCC.org credit Rachael McDonald The library was one of hundreds of buildings in Blue River destroyed by the Holiday Farm Fire last month. Community members are already thinking about how to rebuild it. The library in Blue River was named for Frances O’Brien, a teacher who started checking out books from her front porch…