9th Street Paving This Week
The weather has finally cooperated with efforts to finish the paving project on Ninth street in Florence. The City of Florence has had to wait for the right weather window to complete the project started last year. New water lines and upgrades to sewer outlet were completed early, but rain and cold weather, both here and in the valley kept the project from an early spring projected date. On Friday the city released the time line for the completion of the project. Beginning tomorrow flaggers will be located between Rhododendron Drive and Kingwood as crews from Riverbend Materials begin paving patches along the roadway and then removing a layer of asphalt with a process called rotomilling. According to the city the process will take about two days to complete before the next phase of the project which is laying hot oil and a fabric underlayment. The West bound lane will be paved first on Thursday followed by the east bound lane on Friday. The entire process will take about 7 days and is expected to be completed by Tuesday, July 19th. the City of Florence suggest that people that work along that corridor find alternative routes to work, but if that is not an option, be prepared for some delay and drive carefully.
Air Academy
The Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County will be putting on its Air Academy again. this year the event will take place from August 1st to August 12th. the event allows 12-18 year olds to learn about aviation during the two week course led by retired Colonel Terry Tomeny. Students will learn the principles of aviation and receive information about careers in the aviation industry. Students will learn about drones, remote control airplanes and even have the opportunity to go for a flight, one on one with an instructor. There is no cost to current members of the club. Non-members cost is $25.00. to sign up for the course visit the Boys and Girls Club at 1501 Airport Road.
Planning Commission
The Florence Planning Commission will meet tomorrow evening and will consider a petition to annex 3.49 acres belonging to Dennis and Faith Elmer. The property is located along Highway 101 just southeast of Heceta Beach Road. The commission will also consider a conditional use permit to allow for the temporary placement of modular classrooms at Siuslaw High School on Oak Street. As well as an application related to the conversion of a former print shop into a deli on property located at 1856 37th street. The commission meets at City Hall at 5:30.
COVID-19 Breakthrough Numbers
The rate of COVID-19 in persons that are fully vaccinated continues to outpace vaccinated individuals. The Oregon Health Authority reported that of the 45,843 cases reported in the month of June 25,907 or 56.5% were in cases where a person was either partially or fully vaccinated. The OHA says that Oregon has been back in a high risk category for some time and people should consider returning to mask wearing indoors and in crowded spaces. The OHA still says that vaccines are safe and effective. Those who have gotten the virus that were vaccinated generally see minimal symptoms with some exceptions. The OHA will report the July figures on August 11th.
