Siletz River Cleanup Saturday

The Siletz Watershed Council hosts its annual river cleanup Saturday April 14, with the kickoff at 9:00 a.m. at Illahee Park in Siletz. After a check-in and refreshments, volunteers will move to various sections of the river to remove trash from the banks. Afterwards, volunteers return to Illahee Park between 1:00-2:00 for lunch and aprize raffle. Volunteers are reminded to dress appropriately for the Oregon Coast weather (waterproof boots, rain gear, etc.) and bring extra work gloves if possible. The Council would also like volunteers with boats able to float the river and collect trash. “This is a great opportunity to for drift boaters to help keep the river scenic,” according to Council coordinator Aaron Duzik.

Volunteers who do not pre-register are encouraged to show up before 9:00 a.m. Saturday to fill out a waiver. You can pre-register at this link. Duzik said the event depends on the river level. If the river is at five feet or below on the USGS gauge the event will go on as planned. If the river is above five feet, the event will be rescheduled for Saturday, April 21. For information call 503-621-2433.

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Obituary for James Neal of Newport

James B. Neal, 84, of Newport, died April 1, 2012. He was born July 13, 1927 to James and Helen Neal. His family said, “As a youngster, James helped his family take care of their farm in Logsden. When he was 18 years old, James joined the Army and served for two years. Upon his return to Oregon, he met and married Mary Jones. James was a logger, working in remote camps in Oregon and Alaska. His favorite memories were of his days logging in Alaska and he would share those memories over and over with family and friends. The extended Neal family would grow to include people from Alaska to Oregon, his 2nd Family at the Timbers Restaurant, and many others.” James was preceded in death by his brother Ernie, his sisters Patty and Edith, his daughter Patricia, and three grandchildren; Danelle, Jimmy and Cody. James is survived by his wife of 65 years Mary; his sons Mike (Pat) Neal, Bill (Kathy) Neal, Jerry (Anne) Neal, his daughters Linda (Jesse) Cave, Donna (Eugene) Roggenstein, Denise (Tom) Runions, Michelle Duty, Julie Skelly, Dorothy Neal, Tracy (Larry Silkett) Neal, Kelly (Herb) Smith, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A celebration of James’ life will be held at the Newport Visual Arts Center in Nye Beach on Saturday, April 7, from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

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Logsden Slide Repair Done Today

Information from the Lincoln County Public Works Department today said  the slide on Logsden Road  at MP 18.3 is nearing completion and will  reopen by 5:00 p.m. today ( March 9).  According to Steve Hodge, Assistant Public Works Director, “This large washed out area required over 9,600 tons of rock to rebuild the slope and stabilize the road bed.  In spite of some rather cold weather, the project was completed within twenty work days.Thank you for your understanding and patience while we completed this challenging task.”

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Obituary: Elly May DeHut of Logsden

Elly Mae DeHut, 59 of Logsden, died of cancer Feb. 21, 2012 at her home. She was born July 7, 1952 in Casablanca, French Morocco, Africa to Kenneth E. DeHut and Dorothy E. (Longear) DeHut. She graduated from West Albany High School and was a heavy equipment operator for 30 years. Her family said “she loved the outdoors and her animals. She enjoyed gardening and flowers, loved crafts and making stained glass. She is survived by her son, Jessie DeHut and daughter Kay (and her husband, Ashland) Glenn of Logsden, and grandchildren Tanner and Shyann Harrington. She was preceded in death by her mother. At her request, no services will be held.

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Obituary for Murl Bright of Logsden

Murl Bright

Murl Bright, 85, died February 18 at his home in Logsden. He was born in Coberg, Oregon on March 13, 1926 to Pete Gene Bright and Susie (Griffin) Bright. He attended school in Alpine, Oregon and later in Philomath. He served in the US Marine Corps from 1944-1946. His family said “Murl was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trap hunting. He was a logger all his life. He owned his own business and worked for several other companies during his lifetime. He worked for Hull-Oaks for several years before he retired. Murl and his wife, Sharon retired in Logsden, where they spent happy times in the outdoors, gardening and enjoying each other.” He is survived by his wife Sharon of Logsden; two step-daughters, Lynette Brokaw and Pam Legaux; six grandchildren; eleven grandchildren; a niece, Darlene Farmer and nephew, Norman Bright. Memorial Services are scheduled for Saturday, March 3, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Siletz Tribal Community Center in Siletz.

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