Cover that cough and wash those hands…
The Swine Flu threat may have appeared to come and go earlier this year, but many public officials expect a second wave beginning this fall.
205 – “As many as 40% of the workforce, including the city and everywhere else, could be out sick at the same time. Even if the symptoms are mild, even if it isn’t fatal, that has an impact on our workforce.”
Florence City Manager Bob Willoughby says they’re stressing that people take some simple steps to protect themselves and others from the spread of flu. The first suggestion: get a flu shot. Following that: provide ‘social distance’, cough into your sleeve, wash your hands often and, if you do have symptoms…
206 – “Stay home when you have a fever and stay home at least 24-hours after your temperature returns to normal. I think we need to take those things seriously.”
Willoughby says information on how to protect yourself is available from many sources… including your own health provider, Lane County Public Health, and the Centers For Disease Control.
Coastal residents will have plenty of chances to bend the ear of a U-S Senator today and tomorrow. Democrat Ron Wyden will complete a coastal swing tomorrow afternoon when he opens a Town Hall meeting at Siuslaw High School. That’s at 1:30. Before that, Wyden will be in Reedsport at the high school for a 10:30 AM meeting. He’ll hold two Town Halls today… starting off with a 10:30 AM meeting in Gold Beach and a 4:30 session at Sunset Middle School in Coos Bay.
The ‘last hurrah’ of summer gets underway today. Thousands of motorists will be on Oregon highways as they travel to and from their Labor Day destinations. Also on the road… hundreds of law enforcement officers. Lane County Sheriff’s Deputies along with Oregon State Troopers and local police will be paying extra attention to drivers under the influence, those driving recklessly and those without the benefit of seat belts. Since 1970 an average of seven deaths have occurred on roadways in the state over the holiday weekend… last year eleven deaths were recorded.
The 15th Annual ‘Concert by the Lake’ is set for this weekend at East Woahink Day Use Area at Honeyman State Park. The concert is sponsored by the Florence Kiwanis club and promises four hours of music featuring local artists as it raises money to assist with child care needs in the community. Admission is free, there’s no charge for parking and concessions are low priced… organizers will have plenty of opportunities for music lovers to donate. The concert runs from 11 to three on Sunday.
Ducks get dumped by Boise State 19-8
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - The biggest home game in Boise State history
became a four-quarter bullying of their big-conference neighbors to
the west that left frustrated Oregon players hitting each other
after a teammate punched a Broncos player.
Kellen Moore threw for 197 yards and a touchdown, and the
14th-ranked Broncos pushed aside No. 16 Oregon 19-8, shoving aside
their biggest obstacle between them and a possible second BCS
berth.
D.J. Harper scored on a 1-yard run early in the third quarter
and Boise State held on for a shaky final 25 minutes of mistakes
and turnovers to record their 50th straight regular season home
victory and ruin Chip Kelly's debut as Oregon head coach.
PORTLAND ST-OREGON ST
Vikings ready for Pac-10 test
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) - Oregon State is expected to roll in
Saturday's season opener against lower-division Portland State, but
Vikings coach Jerry Glanville says his team can't wait for the
test.
Portland State finished 4-7 in its second season under
Glanville. He says he's eager to get a read on how his team will
fare against a Pac-10 opponent to start season No. 3.
Glanville says the Beavers have very good players and a very
good coaching staff. He says that's a tough combination to beat,
but it's the type of team his club wants to play.
The Vikings are led by former Corvallis High quarterback Drew
Hubel.
He looks to impress his hometown fans after throwing for 2,912
yards and 18 touchdowns last season.
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