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City of Talent Receiving Over $1.1 Million in FEMA Wildfire Resiliency Grants

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US Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is awarding the City of Talent more than $1.1 million through Defensible Space and Hazardous Fuel Reduction grants. The Senators from Oregon said the investments will help the Jackson County community boost forest management efforts and reduce dangerous fuels to build increased wildfire resiliency, which is vital as Talent continues to recover from the catastrophic 2020 Almeda Fire. Talent was hit especially hard, losing hundreds of homes and businesses in the Almeda Fire. Federal funding stemming from the disaster declaration continues to help the city and communities across the state recover, rebuild and increase preparedness to face future wildfire threats. Through the FEMA grants, Talent will receive $1,038,835 to fund the mitigation of wildfires to local residential and commercial infrastructure by reducing the threat to human life and property. The project will be implemented within two miles of homes and other structures specifically covering 74.8 acres of the Bear Creek Greenway and 5.82 acres of the Wagner Creek Greenway. Talent will also receive $69,250 to fund the city's management costs to mitigate wildfire risks to local and commercial infrastructure. ...Read more

OR National Guard Program Offers High School Students Credits & Career Skills

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High school students in Oregon will have a paid opportunity to learn professional technical training while earning academic credit as part of a newly-endorsed program call the Oregon Plan. Created by the Oregon National Guard, the plan received official approval last month from the Oregon Department of Education, which is required as part of its regular renewal process. Established in 1995 as the Military Career Education Cluster Concept, The Oregon Plan enables school districts across the state to award academic credits to students who complete qualified military training and instruction. Approximately 700 high school students have joined the Oregon Guard since 2020. Multiple high schools across Oregon have approved the program including schools in Jackson, Josephine, Douglas, Klamath and Lake counties in Southern Oregon. By enabling credit proficiencies through military training, the Oregon National Guard and The Oregon Plan exemplify a commitment to developing educated, skilled and work-ready youth for future success. Many of the credits earned may also translate into college credits toward a higher education degree. ...Read more

Four Grants Pass High School Seniors Named 2024 Ford Scholarship Winners

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District 7 is proud to announce that four Grants Pass High School seniors have been named 2024 Ford Scholars. The Ford Scholars program is a highly competitive scholarship awarded to students from Oregon and Siskiyou County, California, who plan to complete a four-year degree in their home state. Selected students must demonstrate care for their community, a strong work ethic, leadership potential and outstanding character. The scholarship amount varies by student, but it provides 90% of unmet need -- up to $40,000 a year. Congratulations to GPHS seniors Jasmine Cruz-Aguirre, Camille Noriega, Lucia Paz Oyangoren and Haley Soy. Grants Pass High School's Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony is Friday. We Are GP! ...Read more

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