Vaccines Approved for Oregon Use
Oregon has been approved for the new COVID-19 vaccines and booster. The decision came down on Friday as the Western States Workgroup made their recommendation to the top state’s health officer. Dr. Dean Sidelinger said the administration of the booster can now move forward with a vaccine that is more engineered for the current strains of the virus. Sidelinger says they expect a shipment any day and that the new booster can be administered after at least a two month separation from the last booster. Priority will be first to those who are extremely susceptible and at a high risk of serious illness or death were they to contract the virus. He also said that no matte which previous version of the vaccine or booster you received you can get the latest variation. Moderna is approved for ages 18 and older and Pfizer can be given to ages 12 and older.
SNAP Benefits Extended
Emergency SNAP benefits for Oregon residents has been continued through at least the month of September. Those who have received benefits can expect them again as part of the increased amount brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Households have been receiving the added support since March of 2020. Benefits will be distributed on September 15 for households that are already signed up for benefits others that sign up and qualify will receive them on either September 30, or October 4.
Planning Commission
The Florence Planning Commission has moved its September 13th meeting at city hall to tomorrow evening at 5:30. Other than monthly reports the commission will have a public hearing of a Phase II Site Investigation report related to slope stability for a property at 56 Shoreline Drive. The property owners are planning a single family residence.
Rods N Rhodies
This weekend is the Rods N Rhodies annual car Show. It is the 14th annual show that brings in classic vehicles, hot rods and rat rods from all over the west. The two day event is a charity event that supports the Transportation Solutions charity that helps families with needed car repairs in order to have safe and reliable transportation to and from work and school. Transportation Solutions mainly provides minor repairs, but on a case by case basis has done significant repairs on vehicles. Money is collected through entry fees, raffles and 50/50 drawings. The event begins on Friday at noon for a car show and shine at the Port of Siuslaw Parking lot where all classic vehicles are welcome, then on Saturday there will be a closed show on the streets of old town and an awards presentation for hot rods in a multitude of categories.
