Forest Health Bill would bring $17-million stimulus funding to Oregon
The creation of possibly hundreds of wood-products sector jobs in Oregon is the aim of a bill introduced this week by Oregon’s Senate delegation. U.S. Senator Ron Wyden is a co-sponsor of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
211 -- "A bill so we can go in and thin out millions and millions of acres of overstocked second growth."
If approved, the bill would bring about $17-million to Oregon. Wyden says the jobs created will aid in the recovery.
212 -- "I think the economy is stablizing but there's a long way to go. I'm focusing on those areas like transportation, wood products, holding down energy health care bills because that is what will get us the most economic relief most quickly."
The funding would be used for projects in some of the hardest hit areas of the state where unemployment is at its highest. Places like Coos and Curry Counties along the Coast, and in the central and eastern portions of Oregon.
Who says things slow down after Labor Day? Most people look at the first Monday in September as the end of the busy summer season. Not so in Florence. There are several key events happening this weekend.
One such event… the annual Rods and Rhodies Classic Car Show. It begins this evening as volunteers with the Rhody Cruisers car club begin barricading a four block stretch of Bay Street in Old Town. That will be the site of a car show that has drawn, by invitation, more than 160 of the finest classic automobiles in the western United States. Cars will be on display all day tomorrow and through Sunday afternoon. Some key events, a classic car cruise at six tomorrow night followed by a street dance. Then the awards ceremony at one Sunday.
Also on tap tomorrow the Siuslaw Valley Safety Fair at the Middle School on Oak Street. No fewer than five rescue helicopters are expected to be on display, along with equipment and information from nearly two-dozen public safety and volunteer groups. Last year’s show surpassed expectations according to Fire Marshall Sean Barrett.
215 – “Acutally a lot better. You know you always talk to the different agencies. They’re busy people, they’ve got calls to run, they’re on duty and stuff. So you try to invite as many as you can and hoping that a few will show up. And last year, all but one actually showed up.”
That runs from ten to four pm.
Then Sunday it’s the ‘Concert by the Lake’ at East Woahink Day Use Area at Honeyman State Park. Organized by the Florence Kiwanis Club it will feature three different local bands on stage beginning at 11:00. The concert is free, parking is free and concessions are moderately priced. Organizers say they’ll be accepting donations… all of which will go towards the Quality Child Care of Florence initiative.
And, finally, the class of 1959 will be highlighted at this year’s Siuslaw High School Alumni Association ‘all-class’ reunion at Three Rivers Casino. Dinner starts with a no-host social at five tomorrow night.
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
Northwest League Baseball:
The Salem Keizer Volcanoes beat the Tri City Dust Devils 2-1, in 13-innings last night to repeat as league champions. The Volcanoes lost the first game of the championship series then swept three in a row for the title.
Prep Volleyball:
The Siuslaw Vikings opened the season with a three-game loss to the Marshfield Pirates last night in Coos Bay, 25-14; 25-17; 25-19. The Reedsport Braves picked up a non-conference win, in three games, over the Waldport Irish.
On The Schedule:
Prep football gets underway tonight in the area… The Siuslaw Vikings open up against the LaSalle Falcons at home this evening. That game will air on Coast Radio Sports beginning at 6:45. Reedsport will host the Oakland Oakers and the Mapleton Sailors, also at home, will play host to Portland Lutheran. All games kick off at seven o’clock. //
On the cross country course tomorrow it’s the annual Road Lake and Dune meet hosted by Reedsport High School in Winchester Bay. The Braves also host the Reedsport Volleyball Invitational. The Siuslaw Vikings will be in attendance and competing at both. //
And on the college gridiron Oregon opens up at home tomorrow evening against the Purdue Boilermakers. Airtime on 106.9 KCST will be at six with kickoff at 7:15. The Oregon State Beavers are at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas against the University of Nevada-Las Vegas… kickoff for that game will be at eight pm… the pregame show on KCFM 104.1/1250 is at seven.
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