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2 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 Western Lane Ambulance District and Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue Ambulance and fire call runs Sept. 17-21 Date Time 09/17/2017 09/17/2017 09/17/2017 09/17/2017 09/17/2017 09/17/2017 09/17/2017 09/17/2017 09/17/2017 09/17/2017 09/17/2017 09/17/2017 09/17/2017 09/18/2017 09/18/2017 09/18/2017 09/18/2017 09/18/2017 09/18/2017 09/18/2017 09/18/2017 09/18/2017 09/18/2017 09/18/2017 09/18/2017 09/18/2017 09/18/2017 09/18/2017 09/18/2017 09/19/2017 09/19/2017 09/19/2017 09/19/2017 09/20/2017 09/20/2017 09/20/2017 09/20/2017 09/20/2017 09/20/2017 09/20/2017 01:03:00 01:28:00 11:56:00 12:40:00 13:59:00 14:30:00 16:07:00 17:05:00 18:09:00 18:43:00 21:26:00 21:51:00 23:28:00 00:10:00 03:16:00 04:52:00 08:50:00 10:39:00 11:09:00 11:56:00 12:23:00 13:19:00 14:00:00 14:15:00 17:04:00 18:04:00 18:15:00 19:26:00 23:37:00 08:45:00 12:11:00 15:15:00 17:17:00 02:50:00 02:57:00 12:30:00 13:41:00 14:04:00 17:00:00 18:05:00 Area Type 22nd Street 911 Response Knoll Way Transport to PHH Eigtth Street Transport to PHH Laurel Court Transport to RB Highway 126/Quince Street FPD — 911 Response Rhododendron Drive 911 Response Ninth Street Transfer to RB Ninth Street Transfer to RB View Loop 911 Response Bay Berry Ln SVFR Transport to PHH Rhodowood Drive Transport to PHH Spruce Street Transport to PHH Highway 101 911 Response Ninth Street Transfer to RB South Cove Drive Transport to PHH No Jetty Road SVFR — 911 Response Ninth Street Transport to PHH Canary Road Transport to PHH Bay Street 911 Response Sweet Creek Road MFD 911 Response Western Way Transport to PHH Highway 36 Transport to PHH Ninth Street Transfer to Facility Ninth Street Transfer to RB 12th Street Transport to PHH Rhododendron Drive 911 Response Highway 101 SVFR —Transport to PHH Oak Street Transport to PHH Rhododendron Drive 911 Response 31st Street 911 Response Quanagh Court 911 Response Glenbrook Circle Transport to PHH Highway 101 Transport to PHH Greenwood Street FPD — 911 Response Munsel Creek Loop Transport to PHH Ninth Street Transfer to Home Ninth Street Transport to PHH Highway 101 911 Response Ninth Street Transfer to RB Ninth Street Transfer to RB Date Time 09/21/2017 09/21/2017 09/21/2017 09/21/2017 09/21/2017 09/21/2017 09/21/2017 09/21/2017 09/21/2017 09/21/2017 09/21/2017 09/21/2017 09/21/2017 09/22/2017 09/22/2017 09/22/2017 09/22/2017 09/22/2017 09/22/2017 09/22/2017 09/22/2017 09/22/2017 09/22/2017 09/22/2017 09/22/2017 09/22/2017 09/22/2017 09/22/2017 09/22/2017 09/23/2017 09/23/2017 09/23/2017 09/23/2017 09/23/2017 09/23/2017 09/23/2017 09/23/2017 09/23/2017 09/23/2017 09/23/2017 01:43:00 02:27:00 04:22:00 05:41:00 11:48:00 12:10:00 12:48:00 12:48:00 17:04:00 18:44:00 19:30:00 20:05:00 22:19:00 06:37:00 09:16:00 09:19:00 09:40:00 10:30:00 11:03:00 12:20:00 13:42:00 15:04:00 15:55:00 17:30:00 17:40:00 18:08:00 19:00:00 21:28:00 22:09:00 00:38:00 03:21:00 04:50:00 12:52:00 15:25:00 16:12:00 17:15:00 17:37:00 19:46:00 20:00:00 20:48:00 Area Type Munsel Creek D Willow Loop Coosah Court Highway 36 MFD Willow Ridge Court Buckskin Bob Juniper Street Ninth Street 20th Street Highway 36 Ninth Street Oak Street Ninth Street Rhodowood Drive Highway 36 Foulweather Street 21st Street Ninth Street 38th Loop Willow Ridge Court Laurelwood Street Spruce Street Manzanita Drive Ninth Street Ninth Street Friendly Acres Road Oak Street Oceana Drive Leavitt Loop Chestnut Street Collins Loop Rhodowood Drive Hobbit Trail SVFR 21st Street South Jetty Road Ninth Street Highway 101 Ninth Street Highway 101 Brownings Corner Road Transport to PHH Transport to PHH 911 Response 911 Response 911 Response MFD — Transport to Helo Transport to PHH Transfer to RB 911 Response 911 Response Transfer to RB Transport to PHH Transfer to Facility Transport to PHH Transport to PHH SVFR — Transport to PHH SVFR — Transport to PHH Transfer to RB Transport to PHH 911 Response SVFR — Transport to PHH SVFR — Transport to PHH SVFR — Transport to PHH Transfer to RB Transfer to RB 911 Response Standby Transport to PHH Transport to PHH MFD — Transport to PHH Transport to PHH Transport to PHH Transport to PHH Transport to PHH 911 Response Transfer to RB SVFR — 911 Response Transport to PHH FPD, LCSO — 911 Response Transport to PHH DriveHealthy looks to reduce distracted driving Who are Oregon’s safest drivers? That’s what a new campaign created by the American Automobile Association (AAA) of Oregon /Idaho, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Oregon State Police seeks to discover. DriveHealthy’s aim is to help reduce the incidence of distracted driving in Oregon by introducing friendly com- petition. A recent survey found that while 69 percent of Oregonians are very uncom- fortable riding with a driver who is sending a text mes- sage, 72 percent admit to driving distracted themselves. In Oregon, on average eight people are hurt or killed by a distracted driver each day. This has contributed to the largest increase in traffic fatalities in Oregon in a decade. At the same time, cell phone use in vehicles has strong addictive properties: Changing this behavior will be difficult. “We’re connected to each other socially with technolo- gy,” said ODOT Director Matthew Garrett. “And the fact is, that connection does- n’t stop when we get behind the wheel. So we want to replace the addiction to the phone by using those same social connections, combined with immediate feedback on driving and friendly competi- tion.” Garrett explained how the program works. “You get with your closest friends, family or co-workers and form a group. Your group works together to beat others in the same category — like schools, civic clubs, religious organizations or co-workers at other Oregon businesses. You can also compete on your own as an Oregon resident,” he saod. Organizations can register at www.DriveHealthy.org. They can download a free app from Lifesaver, lifesaver- app.com, and the competition begins. Each month is a new opportunity to compete. Will it be effective? Data suggests that a recent similar campaign in Boston reduced distracted driving among par- ticipants by 47 percent. By not opening your phone while driving, you keep your score high. At the end of each month, the groups with the highest scores win bragging rights on the DriveHealthy website. “We’re convinced,” said Garrett, “that while technolo- gy helped create the problem, technology can also help pro- vide a solution to distracted driving.” DriveHealthy started as the result of a statewide task force, which also recom- mended passage of tougher cell-phone laws. House Bill 2597 takes effect Sunday, Oct. 1, and, among other changes, increases the penalty for using a mobile electronic device while driving to $2,000. Businesses, corporations, organizations and media out- lets can support the DriveHealthy campaign in a variety of ways: 1. Adopt the campaign as a cause for your organization. 2. Sponsor media promo- tion for DriveHealthy in your local market. 3. Sponsor monthly re- wards for the best drivers. For information on how to sponsor DriveHealthy month- ly rewards, contact LifeSaver at info@lifesaver-app.com. For information on how to adopt DriveHealthy in your community, contact Tom Fuller by phone at 503-986- 3455 or email him at Thomas.Fuller@odot.state. or.us. Florence couple arrested for marijuana trafficking B Y N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. — Illinois State Police arrest- ed Florence residents Donald A. Weaver, 56, and Tonja L. Weaver, 55, after a traffic stop in Edwardsville, Ill., turned up drugs and cash. The Weavers were charged with marijuana trafficking and possession with intent to deliver. On Sept. 12, the couple was traveling on Interstate 55 when Illinois State Police stopped them for speeding and improper lane usage. After receiving permission from Donald Weaver to search the pick-up truck and a flatbed trailer it was towing, the trooper, assisted by a canine unit, discovered a hid- den compartment where police reportedly found more than 5,000 grams of marijua- na. Further investigation led to the discovery of $4,500 in the truck, which was seized by agents with the Metropolitan Enforcement Group of Southwestern Illinois. Local authorities filed a civil suit in order to take pos- session of the property under state law, which allows assets to be forfeited when connect- ed with drug offenses. Bail of $75,000 each was issued by the judge, with the Weavers posting the required $7,500 each before being released Sept. 18. Both are awaiting a court date in October. Dunes City seeks Citizen Advisory Committee applicant The Dunes City Planning Commission is seeking appli- cants for appointment to a Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC will provide recommendations on proposed changes to Dunes City’s Zoning and Development Code (Sections 155.1, 155.2 and 155.3). Applicants must complete an Application for Appointive Office form available at Dunes City Hall or from the City’s website at dunescity.com/ permits-and-forms. Applications may be mailed or delivered to Dunes City Hall, 82877 Spruce St., Westlake, OR 97493, or emailed to planning@dunes cityor.com. Applications must be received in Dunes City Hall by noon on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Applicants will be notified when appointments will be made and should plan to be present. Details of the CAC’s responsibilities will be provid- ed. It is expected that the CAC will convene as often as neces- sary to complete its review and provide its recommenda- tions to the Planning Commission. For additional information, contact the planning secretary at 541-997-3338. Umpqua River Bridge in Reedsport to close for repairs Oct. 4 Highway 101 will be closed at the Umpqua River Bridge (milepost 211) in Reedsport for six hours start- ing at 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, due to repair work. There is no local detour during the nighttime closure. Several of the bridge_s crossbeams were damaged in a hit-and-run crash in June. The closure will allow work- ers to repair the damage. Emergency service vehi- vaccine. The Florence Senior Center is located at 1570 Kingwood St. People should make sure to bring their insurance or Medicare card. Open every saturday 10am-2pm THANK YOU! Mapleton Grange would like to thank all that were involved in painting and cleaning up around the grange building. Flu shots to be available Oct. 11 at Florence Senior Center Rite Aid will be at the Florence Senior Center on Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to noon. Anyone 65 years and older can receive a flu vaccine, and anyone under 65 years of age can receive the Quadrivalent cles will be given priority through the work zone. 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