Prepare For Eclipse
It is still more than two months away but the Oregon department of transportation is already cautioning citizens to be prepared for the influx of people that will be arriving in the first state to be able to view the eclipse. ODOT says the estimated one million plus visitors to the state will put an unusual drain on services and products, including gasoline, food, and other essentials. The usual warnings about traffic delays and detours during the days before and right after the eclipse have been issued, but ODOT is also saying that you should stock up on normal items that you use in case of shortages. They warn that Food, prescription medicines, gasoline and water may be in short supply during that time and a little preparation could avoid headaches. They are also saying that if you have the ability to work from home during that time it would be a good idea to do so. If you do plan on being part of the event, ODOT recommends that you arrive early, stay put during the event, and plan on leaving late.
Museum Celebrates Anniversary
The Oregon Coast Military Museum will be celebrating its second anniversary. The event will be on July 1st in concordance with the annual Wings and Wheels Fly-in and Car Show. There will be free admission on that day and food provided by Pops Gingerbread Smokehouse. The celebration will also include door prizes, helicopter rides and bi-plane rides. Tickets can be purchased at the Museum on Kingwood, the Chamber office on 101 and Florence Tech Solutions and Beach House Gifts on Bay street.
Giving in Public Service
Public service, whether it is in a paid position or a volunteer one is a choice for many that makes sense. One of the factors in deciding to run for an office or board position is the responsibility of making decisions that may impact the community at large or even one’s own job or personal reputation. It is one of the things discussed on this month’s Our Town on Wednesday. Ron Green, CEO of Oregon Pacific Bank was very cognoscente of that possibility.
“The concerns when I weighed the reasons not to do this is that my allegiance is to my employer. And if I was ever to do anything publicly that would affect my employer, that could be a problem.”
This month on Our Town we will look at Familiar Faces in New Places. Our Town can be heard on KCST from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday and rebroadcast on Thursday on KCFM from ten til noon.
