December 21, 2005

the Valley TODAY

Rector to step in as city manager

The Talent City Council will appoint Police Chief Bob Rector as acting city manager at its meeting 7 p.m. meeting today.

The temporary shift will put someone in charge of city business while City Manager Betty Wheeler takes a holiday vacation. Wheeler will resume the post upon her return.

The council will also consider the authorization of land easements by TAP related to the Medford Sports Park, discuss budget transfers and talk about the housing alliance.

The meeting will be held at the Talent Community Center, 206 E. Main St.

Oregon’s flu cases double in a week

Confirmed flu cases in Oregon more than doubled last week, according to the Oregon Department of Human Services.

The number of lab-confirmed cases rose from 18 on Dec. 10, to 45 on Dec. 17.

“Annual influenza is definitely here,” said Dr. Susan Allan, state public health director in DHS. “We don’t expect flu season to be in full swing for several weeks, so we want people to know there is still time to get a flu shot.”

Oregon’s flu season generally peaks in late January or early February.

— Staff Reports