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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2017 9 A Bridge construction to continue overnight Jan. 9 to 12 Oregon Department of Transportation gives an update to the Siuslaw River Bridge Cathodic Protection Project work schedule for this week. Crews will be working on the bridge in two shifts all next week, Jan. 9 to 12. The first shift is 4 a.m. to 5 p.m., the sec- ond from 4:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. There may not be construction noise that entire time, but there will be crews onsite. • Zinc application work will continue on Span 8 of the bridge between 4 a.m. and 5 p.m. • Sand blasting will be done on Span 9 (North Arch) between 4:30 p.m. and 3 a.m. This work is done in the con- tainment structure and is likely to be noisy. It is possible crews will be working in the water during this shift. Depending on how things progress, sand blasting may be done on Friday during the day. The 4:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. work may continue next week, if needed. • Expect lane closures begin- ning at 8 a.m. each day on the bridge for various work activi- ties. • Work on replacing the rails also continues on the south side of the bridge. The southeast side is mostly complete. Most of the southwest pieces have been set in place, but the epoxy and concrete work finishing cannot be done until the tem- perature is over 40 degrees. Corner pieces will be complet- ed last. • ODOT is doing noise level testing to pinpoint some solu- tion options to construction noise concerns. The compres- sor is the piece of equipment located by Dairy Queen. The generator is currently located THIS WEEK ON THE on the barge under the bridge. People have said that sound is bouncing, so ODOT is looking into that. • We anticipate that the con- tractor will be in this location for about two months before moving to the south end of the bridge. At that time the rail work will begin on the north end. ODOT Public Information Officer Angela Beers Seydel said, “Thank you for your comments and questions — please keep them coming.” People wishing to comment on the construction’s progress may contact Beers Seydel at 541-726-2442.More informa- tion on the Siuslaw River Bridge Cathodic Protection Project is available at www.Siuslawbridge.com. The project is scheduled to be com- pleted in March 2019. COAST A W EEKLY L ISTING OF C OMMUNITY E VENTS IN THE F LORENCE A REA S UBMIT ALL E VENTS I NFORMATION VIA E MAIL TO P RESS R ELEASES @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM District Office at siuswcd@gmail .com or call 541-997-1272. Sunday, Jan. 8 Cost is $15. To reserve a seat, call Maryann Rood at 541-590-3053. Thursday, Jan. 12 F RIENDSHIP CLUB AUCTION M APLETON L IONS BREAKFAST The Mapleton Lions Club, 88148 Riverview Dr., in Mapleton, will host it’s monthly pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Menu: includes pancakes, sausage, ham and eggs. Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children age 12 and younger. Monday, Jan. 9 H ELP FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE The Siuslaw Area Partnership to Prevent Substance Abuse, SAPPSA, meets Monday at 3.30 p.m., at the Siuslaw Public Library. Come for a new year of choosing healthy living and raising awareness for a community expectation to be free from addictive drugs. The meeting is free and open to the public. W ATER D ISTRICT MEETS The Siuslaw Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its monthly scheduled board meeting at the district office, 1775 Laurel Place, Ste #4, in Florence, beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact the AARP TAX TRAINING Training for volunteers will be held to become a Florence AARP Tax Councilor. The training program lasts three weeks and takes place at the Siuslaw Public Library in the Bromley Room. For more information about this opportunity, contact Frank at 541- 997-7836 or Gary at 541-997-7112. Wednesday, Jan. 10 G OT PROSTATE CANCER HELP The Us TOO Florence Prostate Cancer Education/Support Group will meet at the Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw from 5 to 7 p.m. Urologist Bryan Mehlhaff will be present to provide the latest prostate cancer news and answer questions. Prostate cancer survivors and their spouses/loved ones will also be pres- ent to share their personal prostate cancer experiences. Bring questions and leave with answers, or just come to listen and learn. Call Bob Horney at 541-999-4239 for more information. CUSTOM ENGRAVING & CUTTING The Siuslaw Friendship Club will hold its annual white elephant auction at The Shorewood. beginning at 11 a.m., with lunch at noon. Come have some fun and pick up a bargin. For more information, call Mary Danforth at 541-613-5907. L EARN ABOUT RECYCLING The Florence Master Recyclers will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Port of Siuslaw Conference Room, 100 Harbor Str., next to the campground. The agenda will include an event schedule for 2017, ways to educate recycling in our community, and a short video. Florence Master Recycler meetings are open to the public. For more information, call 541- 590-0506. We buy, sell and consign quality estate/heirloom jewelry & furniture. Gold, silver, platinum jewelry with precious & semi precious stones. 541-997-5691 541-361-9080 Easy curb side recycling program- No additional costs to our customers. Call 541-997-8104, jmirvis@charter.net Florence, Oregon Call us at 541-997-8233 Florence Antiques R HODY C LUB TO MEET Mike Bones will give a presenta- tion on Rhododendrons Year Round on Feb. 21. This will be an informa- tive talk on selecting the plant that best fits your needs. Topics will range from plant size (6 inches to 90 feet), color, fragrance of the flowers and foliage, timing of blooming, color of the leaves, shape of the leaves and colorful new growth. The meeting starts at 6.30 p.m. for Upcoming events refreshments, followed by the pro- gram at 7 p.m. The public is invited to come to the PEO BUNCO PARTY The Ladies PEO Chapter DY will Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, host a Bunco party Saturday, Jan. 14, 3996 Highway 101. For more information, call 541- at the Ocean Dunes Club House, Bunco will be played from 1 to 4 997-3082 or visit www.siuslawars .org. p.m. Commerical • Residential Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly, One Time Pick-Up. Shorewood Senior Living, 1451 Spruce St., will celebrate its Grand Open House on Thursday, Jan. 26, from 3 to 6 p.m. A special public ribbon-cutting cere- mony will begin at 3:15 p.m., followed by hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and tours of the newly remodeled facility. ESTATE JEWELRY AND ANTIQUE FURNITURE!!! 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