Bus Service Improves Through E. County
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The Lincoln County Transit website also has links to vanpool information.
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The Lincoln County Transit website also has links to vanpool information.
Old RIver Road in Siletz may be closed for months
Lincoln County Assistant Public Works Director Steve Hodge today reassured residents the department is “committed to getting our road system back to normal as quickly as possible” after January storm damage. The back-to-back storms submerged parts of many county roads and damaged others with rivers and creeks scouring away road embankments. Some roads were completely blocked by rock and debris slides from adjoining slopes. During the bad weather, Hodge said Lincoln County crews responded to nearly 175 incidents at an anticipated cost approaching $1.5 million. Hodge said most of the county’s roads are now open to travel, but work will continue for the next several months.
Roads still closed and undergoing repair include:
Logsden Road, which suffered a large slide at MP 18.3 that cut away more than a full lane of road surface. Engineers have determined the slope can be rebuilt with suitable sized rock. Work begins the week of February 6, and should be complete by March 1. Logsden Road will remain closed at MP 18.3 until the repairs are done.
Harlan Road has six major wash-out areas with many smaller shoulder washouts. County road workers removed a large volume of slide material from the road’s surface as well. Intermittent road closures (closure during work hours only, with off hour access permitted) continue for the rest of this week. It is anticipated that repair work will be completed by Friday February 3.
Old River Road slumped 15-20 feet over a substantial area, and the wooded area between the road and the Siletz River remains unstable. A geotechnical investigation is being done this week with a final report expected February 10. At that point engineers will decide how to proceed on repair. Fixing Old River Road, could “take a number of months,” according to Hodge.
The Toledo Police Department is accepting applications for its Explorer Program. According to a press release, “This is a unique opportunity for young adults between the ages of 14 and 21 to learn the fascinating field of law enforcement. The Explorer Program will provide career orientation experiences, leadership opportunities, and community service activities.” The primary goals of the Explorer Program is to help young adults choose a career path within law enforcement and to challenge them to become responsible citizens of their communities and the nation, it said. To apply, pick up an application form at the Toledo Police Department (250 W. Business 20) or attend an informational meeting at the Toledo Police Department on January 11 at 6:00 p.m. For more information please contact Officer Michael Pace at 541-336-5555.
Some of the hundreds of gifts for area children wrapped up and ready to go
Who could say no to Mrs. Claus?
Lincoln County’s Mrs. Claus and her elves delivered surprise Christmas gifts to 150 area families December 23, packing the sleighs a little tighter than in 2010. Generous friends, neighbors and local businesses donated roughly 150 gifts to about 100 families in 2010. The number of families on Mrs. C’s gift list this year was close to 150. Volunteers tried to ensure each child received at least two gifts and stocking stuffers. In addition, newly-recruited elf, “Mike the Bike Man” took in 46 donated bicycles and got them into running condition.
Mrs. Claus is ready to take donations of unopened, unwrapped toys and used bicycles for 2012. Mike the Bike Man said he can get bikes into shape in very little time, provided it has no major problems. “A little wax or paint…if the bearings need tightening, I’ll do that,” he said. “I’ll make sure the bicycle is safe.” Mrs. Claus is carrying on a Lincoln County tradition started many years ago by Dorothy Grover of Newport. To sign up as an elf, or get more information, call 541-336-2088. Delivery runs last week were made by employees of M&K Bark and volunteers from Toledo Fire and Rescue. Much of the gift wrapping was done at Oregon Coast Bank.
20 acts will take the stage December 3 for the second auditions of the “Lincoln County’s Got Talent!” 44 acts totaling 50 students faced. The 29 students chosen for the next round were: Vocalists Saoirse Crone, 13 and Michaela Lee, 13; and dancer Kaden Parker, 7 (Crestview Heights); DISPARITY, comprised of Gage Pursifull, 15, Leland Loomis, 16, Fulton Miller, 16, and Corie McBride, 17 (Eddyville); Vocalist Sydnie Oleman, 14; Duet: Victoria Kidman, 14 and Joycie Reid, 15; ROOM TEMPERATURE comprised of Casey Rilatos, 17, Savanna Rilatos, 14 and Tirzah Rilatos, 14, (Toledo JR/SR) and Raydar Taylor, 12 (Siletz Charter School);
Vocalists Kyle Bertness, 14, and Marlene Williams, 15, Pianist Cherry Shen, 17 and FLANNELWOLF, comprised of Ethan Bear, 18, Grayson Bear, 15, Connor Price, 14 (Newport HS); dancer Tryston Wolfe, 10 (Newport Middle School); Vocalist Laura McCrum, 13 (Isaac Newton MS); Vocalists Samantha Raines, 15, Tristan Smith, 14, and Faith Wood, 13 (Taft HS); vocalist Lillian Salsbery, 10 (Taft Elementary); musician Jason Mickel 18, (OCCC); Vocalist Ethan Church, 17 (Lincoln City)
The “Lincoln County’s Got Talent!” Finale is Saturday, February 4, 2012, 7:00 p.m. at the Newport Performing Arts Center. The top five performers receive prizes. Proceeds from Finale ticket sales and contributions collected from Top Ten Concerts and other local youth performances are used to provide housing assistance for homeless youth and their families, through the Homeless Youth Alliance of Lincoln County. The Alliance’s mission is to help families move into permanent, sustainable housing. For information, or to become a sponsor or volunteer, call 541-765-4558 or send an email. You can also find the group on Facebook.
Judges were Fred Schmale, Mary VanderMeiden, Howard Lackey, JJ Hendricks, Vickie Steen and Mary Ann Gerke.
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