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Razed Blue River business launching community-based fundraiser to rebuild

Melanie Stanley is spearheading a brick-by-brick fundraiser to rebuild Meyer’s General Store after the Holiday Farm Fire.
Traditional financing is unavailable because the business has no income post-fire, hindering reconstruction plans.
Supporters can buy engraved paving stones at $100 each to fund the rebuild and honor donors.
Lower-cost options include a $25 t-shirt reading 'I HELPED REBUILD MEYERS GENERAL STORE.'
Campaign rollout will begin on Meyer’s General Stores’ Facebook page ahead of Christmas.
The project includes rebuilding essential local services adjacent to Blue River, like a new fire station and post office.
Meyer’s store has long served as a gathering place, earning the nickname ‘unofficial city hall.’
Owner Melanie Stanley says progress stalled due to permitting delays and supply chain issues.
The effort reflects broader post-fire rebuilding in the McKenzie River area, with real estate values remaining strong nearby.

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