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Senator Mike Crapo took time from his busy schedule to meet with the Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative Board for lunch on Aug. 29. Discussions included: How is collaboration going for KVRI are we making gains toward Forest Restoration; will there be continued funding for Forest Restoration work; is there potential for a budget fix to fund the Forest Service to fight wildfires without exhausting their budget for other work; whats happening with funding for Secure Rural Schools ... which provides money to the County for Roads; and sharing the huge success of Burbo…