McKenzie International Brings Track to community hit hard by wildfires
In many ways, track is about birth and rebirth. You start each lap at 0 even if the race clock says otherwise. The Mckenzie area s recovery after the holiday farm fire is a marathon. But a track event this week signalled the start of a new lap that may lead to some steadier times ahead.
Posted: Jun 25, 2021 5:56 PM
Updated: Jun 25, 2021 10:45 PM
Posted By: Andrew Haubner
Blue River, Ore. Standing in the middle of the McKenzie Community Track, one could almost be forgiven for forgetting what happened here nine months ago. Cars line the parking lot as some of the best athletes in the world warm up and relax. The vibe is loose, the trees are green and the sky is painted hues of blue and orange as the sun sets. While the immediate area around the track looks largely unchanged, the hillsides surrounding it tell a different story; one that started on September 7th, 2020.
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