Rogue Valley News, Monday 5/30 Memorial Day – Jet Flyover Schedule, Eagle Point National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony, Boatnik Festival Highlights Today

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Monday, May 30, 2022

Rogue Valley Weather

Memorial Day Jet Flyover Schedule for Southern Oregon

Fighter jets from the Oregon Air National Guard based in Klamath Falls will conduct Memorial Day flyovers on Monday.

F-15 Eagle fighter jets from the 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field will fly over the following events:

  • 11:00 a.m. Veterans Memorial Park, Klamath Falls, Ore.
  • 11:10 a.m. Eagle Point National Cemetery, Eagle Point, Ore.
  • 11:20 a.m. Brookings Harbor Port, Brookings, Ore.
  • 11:25 a.m. Collier H Buffington Memorial Park, Gold Beach, Ore.
  • 11:40 a.m. Roseburg National Cemetery, Roseburg, Ore.
  • 12:00 p.m. Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Medford, Ore.
  • 12:05 p.m. Memory Gardens Memorial Park, Medford, Ore.
  • 12:15 p.m. Riverside Park, Grants Pass, Ore.

The jets will travel at approximately 400 MPH at an altitude of approximately 1,000 above ground.

Flights could be canceled or times changed due to inclement weather or operational contingencies. The 173rd FW is home to the sole F-15C pilot training facility for the United States Air Force.

Eagle Point National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony

The Eagle Point National Cemetery will hold its first Memorial Day ceremony since 2019 on Monday, May 30th. Senator Ron Wyden, Representative Cliff Bentz, and others are scheduled to attend.

On Monday, May, 30th , The Department of Veterans Affairs Eagle Point National Cemetery will host a solemn Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony, accompanied by speeches, a moment of silence, the playing of Taps, and a flyover by WWII Stearman Bi-planes. 

Sen. Wyden and Rep. Bentz will both be in attendance, along with David Holt, Director VASORCC, Master of Ceremony Bob Huff, the Southern Oregon Scottish Bagpipe Band, Marine Corps League and Oregon ARNG Military Funeral Honors Team.

The VA operates 155 national cemeteries and 34 soldiers’ lots and monument sites in 44 states and Puerto Rico. More than 5 million Americans, including Veterans of every war and conflict, are buried in VA cemeteries.

The Eagle Point National Cemetery will hold its Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday at 11 a.m. and is expected to last about one hour. While this will be an outdoor event, the cemetery is encouraging all attendees to follow CDC guidelines to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Boatnik Festival Highlights Today

In Grant Pass, the annual Boatnik Festival is going strong in its 60th year. There is no admission fee, but events requiring tickets include the Davis Shows Carnival and the Boatnik Brewfest.

Throughout the weekend the festivities continue in the park where there are a whirlwind of activities that include: Sprint and Drag boat racing, carnival rides, arts and crafts, children’s activities, Bingo, food vendors, Monday Sundaes, the Boatnik Brewfest, the Chevy Drive It Home Golf Shoot Out and a second night of patriotic fireworks.

Monday is the highlight of Boatnik featuring the World Famous Tom Rice Memorial White Water Hydroplane Race, and the Memorial Day Service including a jet flyover. See boatnik.com for more information.

With Memorial Day weekend here and summer travel season around the corner, the Oregon Department of Transportation wants people to know a few key things before hitting the road.

ODOT suggests checking your route on tripcheck.com with more cameras now showing road conditions, more real travel times and construction projects. With major events planned throughout the area, the department is asking people to plan for delays.

“Watch for message signs warning of congestion,” ODOT said in a press release. “Slow down and be aware of fellow travelers who may not be familiar with our state highways.”

Traffic is down to a single lane Memorial Day weekend due to construction on the new Scottsburg Bridge, according to ODOT. “Flaggers and pilot cars will provide traffic control,” according to ODOT. “Delays in Scottsburg and at Tahkenitch Creek are usually brief, though heavy traffic could produce long lines.” (SBG/File)
Drivers on the Interstate 5 corridor between Ashland and the California border should expect delays due to construction on the Siskiyou Summit during the Memorial Day weekend.
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Summer travel season begins in earnest Friday with Memorial Day weekend. The Oregon Department of Transportation has some tips on planning ahead to spend more time enjoying your trip and less time stuck in traffic.

Here is the summer travel release from ODOT:

  • Check your route on TripCheck.com. We’ve added more cameras showing road conditions, more real travel times, look for cones on our construction projects, and striped lines to see local partners road and construction information.
  • Plan ahead. Major events like the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 in Eugene, July 15-24, may cause delays on Interstate 5. Watch for message signs warning of congestion. Slow down, and be aware of fellow travelers who may not be familiar with our state highways.
  • Driving electric? Look forward to upgraded EV charging stations along major roads like I-5, I-84, and U.S. 101. Some chargers on these roads are part of the West Coast Electric Highway network and now have upgraded plug types that can connect to more EV models. You can spot the new chargers by their orange-colored stickers.
  • Construction is everywhere. Road and bridge construction occur year around in Oregon, but paving needs good weather and so large projects happens in the summer. Check out our Project Tracker and see what is planned. Check TripCheck for any delays from projects underway.  Watch for orange, slow down around work zones and help everyone get home safely.
    • Take extra caution around chip seals. This lower cost paving method extends the life of the road, but slow down as there can be loose rock around that may fly and break windows or chip paint.
    • To make travel easier for Oregonians and the thousands of visitors expected for the World Athletic Championships, some construction and maintenance projects will be on hold for three weeks in July.
  • Rules of the Road. Know what to expect on Oregon roads. The Move Over Law says you must move to another lane if an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road with emergency lights flashing. If you can’t change lanes, slow down. ODOT Incident Responders are on the road to respond to incidents with other first responder partners. Have you been driving awhile? Brush up on the rules in 2022-2023 Oregon Driver Manual.
  • Waterfall Corridor improved access. The much-loved Waterfall Corridor of the Historic Columbia River Highway can be visited by bike, bus, or tour. If you drive in your personal vehicle, you’ll need a timed use permit from May 24 until Sept. 5 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Permits are available online for a $2 transaction fee. A limited number of same-day permits (with no fee) are available in person at several area locations. More information on transportation options and permits.
  • Wildfires. Debris cleanup from 2020’s devastating wildfires is done, but some of road repairs continue this summer. Expect delays on OR 224, OR 22, OR 126, and OR 138 as crews continue to remove rocks and debris over the highway, fix fire-damaged roads, remove hazardous trees and re-seed with native plants, and repave. OR 224 is open but most recreation areas remain closed and there are multiple work zones.
    • Last year in Oregon, cars were the number one source of wildfires during the summer. Do your part to prevent them. If you have to pull off the road, stay on hardened surfaces and avoid dry grass. Never, ever toss a lit cigarette or any burning materials from you vehicle.
    • If you end up in a smoky area, turn on your headlights so others can see you.
  • Be Prepared. Make sure your vehicle is in good working order before you head out. Check your coolant, hoses, and your tires. Have emergency supplies in your vehicle. Food, water, extra medications, a first aid kit, a paper road map, phone charger, jumper cables, a safety vest and a flashlight all may come in handy as you travel.

Know before you go and have a safe trip wherever you go and however you choose to get there.

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