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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2017 Meet Santa at Spruce Point Holiday Bazaar Nov. 24 Santa Claus and his rein- deer are making an appear- ance at Spruce Point Assisted Living and Memory Care on Friday, Nov. 24, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. All are welcome to visit during the Spruce Point Holiday Bazaar. There will be craft vendors, a bake sale and chili feed, with Santa as the special guest. The event is free to attend. Spruce Point Assisted Living and Memory Care is located at 375 Ninth St. The Spruce Point Holiday Bazaar is looking for crafters and artisans to par- ticipate in the event. There is limited space, so people are encouraged to sign up early. For more information on being a vendor, email lisa.douda@avalonsenior living.com. Library Tidings News about the Siuslaw Public Library Library Tidings, a regular feature of the Siuslaw News, features news about upcoming Siuslaw Public Library pro- grams for adults and children, new books and videos, and other library news of interest to the community. Library Tidings by Kevin Mittge Book Review “Quakeland” By Kathryn Miles Earthquakes. You need to worry about them only if you’re in San Francisco or the Pacific Northwest, right? Wrong. Humans have been making enormous changes to subter- ranean America — and Mother Earth, as always, has been making some of her own. The earthquakes that these changes induce will have con- sequences most of us do not expect and cannot even imag- ine. Welcome to “Quakeland.” What will happen when Memphis, home of FedEx’s 1.5-million-packages-a-day hub, goes offline as a result of an earthquake along the unsta- ble Reelfoot Rift? FEMA has estimated that a modest 7.0 magnitude quake along the Wasatch Fault under Salt Lake City would put a $33 billion dent in our economy. When the Fukushima reactor in Japan melted down, tens of thousands were displaced. If New York’s Indian Point nuclear point plant blows, 10 million people will be dis- placed. How would that evacuation even begin? Kathryn Miles descends into mines in the Northwest, dis- sects Mississippi levee engi- neering studies, uncovers the horrific risks of an earthquake in the Northeast, and inter- views the seismologists, struc- tural engineers and emergency managers around the country who are addressing this ground-shaking threat. “Quakeland’s” tour of our land is full of spine-tingling and life-saving discoveries and is as fascinating and frighten- ing as it is irresistibly com- pelling. Hang-It All on display The 25th annual “Hang-It All” art display is now up and patrons stopping by the library will be treated to a wide variety of local creative talent. From photography to paint- ing to 3-dimensional art, this display has it all. Hang-It All runs through Nov. 30. Patrons are encour- aged to vote on their favorite art piece, once each day. The People’s Choice Award will be announced at the con- clusion of the show. Borrowing material from other libraries Do you ever need a book or other material that we don’t have here at the Siuslaw Public 5 A Library? You can always ask if we can order it on “interlibrary loan.” Interlibrary loan is a system where we search for the materi- al at other libraries and request to borrow it for you. Books are usually the easiest to borrow. Many libraries have restric- tions on lending audiovisual materials such as DVDs, videos and recorded books, as well as special collections such as genealogy or local history, but it’s always worth a try to see if we can borrow it. The next time you need something just stop by the ref- erence desk and we will see if we can help you out. Apply to join the library’s Art Committee Do you have an interest or background in the arts? Would you like to help with library art displays and programs? The library’s Art Committee is seeking new members to give a few hours of their time each month to community art. Selected members will serve three-year terms, including a monthly meeting and partici- pation in arts events at the library. Pick up an application at the circulation desk and apply through Saturday, Nov. 18, at 5 p.m. Operation Christmas Child to host gift collection site Florence Evangelical Church will again be the Florence-area collection point for the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind, Operation Christmas Child. Florence residents, fami- lies, churches and groups can be part of spreading joy to millions of children around the world by filling shoebox- L OOKING FOR es as Christmas gifts for chil- dren in need. This year’s National Collection Week is Monday, Nov. 13, through Monday, Nov. 20, at Florence Evangelical Church, 1318 Rhododendron Drive. Florence project coordina- tors hope to collect 500 shoe- box gifts for delivery to chil- dren overseas. Collection hours are Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. With additional times, Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 5 to 8 p.m., and, Monday, Nov. 20, from 8 to 10 a.m. For more information about dropping off shoeboxes, call the church at 541-997-2523. Operation Christmas Child has been an annual project of Samaritan’s Purse since 1993. The project has delivered gift-filled shoeboxes to more than 124 million children, in more than 150 countries and territories. For information on how to pack a shoebox visit www .samaritanspurse.org/occ. B REAKING N EWS ? www.TheSiuslawNews.com INVITATION FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by Daniel Hurley, Waste Management Division Manager, at the Offi ce of the th Department of Public Works, Waste Management Division, 3100 E. 17 Avenue, Eugene, Oregon, until 10:00:00 A.M., local time, THURSDAY, November 30, 2017, at which time and place they will be opened for the following project: Contract No. 17/18‐01 Florence Transfer Station Tipping Floor Repairs Lane County November 2017 Festival of Trees "Walking Through a Winter Wonderland" Th e approximate quantities are: Approximately 36 CY of structural concrete overlay, 190 square feet of AR 400 3/8” metal sheet and associated steel materials. Estimated cost range: $71,000 to $79,000. A portion of the bidding information is available through Lane County’s Website at http://apps.lanecounty. org/pw_plan/Projects.aspx? (select “2017 Projects”). Information available on the website includes: Invitation for Bids, Plan Holders List, Plans and Special Provisions, Addendums, and Bid Results, but does not include the Bid Booklet required for submitting a bid. Plans and specifi cations may be reviewed at the Lane County Waste Management Central Receiving Station between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, on or aft er November 8, 2017. Interested parties may obtain printed copies of the plans and specifi cations for a nonrefundable $35.00 charge for each set. Only bidding documents (Bid Booklet) obtained directly from Lane County Department of Public Works offi ce may be used to submit bids. Bidders must obtain the Bid Booklet required for submitting a bid directly from the Department of Public Works Customer Service Center or from the Reception Desk at the Central Transfer Station, Glenwood, either in person or by calling 5416823882. Only a Bid Booklet obtained directly from Lane County Department of Public Works may be used to submit a bid. Lane County will not consider a bid for a public improvement contract unless the bidder is licensed by the Construction Contractors Board or the State Landscape Contractors Board. Th is project does not require the Contractor or subcontractor to be licensed under ORS 468A.720 for asbestos abatement. Prevailing wage rates for public works contracts in Oregon are required for this project pursuant to ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870. Th e Contactor shall pay each worker in each trade or occupation employed to perform any work under the contract not less than the existing State (BOLI) prevailing wage rate. Lane County will not consider a bid unless the bid contains a statement by the bidder that the bidder will comply with ORS 279C.838 and ORS 279C.840. Each bid must contain a statement as to whether the bidder is a resident or nonresident bidder, as defi ned in ORS 279A.120. Each bidder must be an “Equal Opportunity Employer” and comply with the appropriate provisions of state and federal law. Each bidder is required to comply with ORS 656.017 regarding worker’s compensation, unless the bidder meets the requirements for exemption under ORS 656.126. Pursuant to ORS 279C.505(2), Lane County’s performance under this contract is conditioned upon the Contractor’s compliance and warranty that a Drug Testing Program will be maintained for its employees. Lane County may reject a bid that does not comply with prescribed public contracting procedures and requirements, including the requirement to demonstrate the bidder’s responsibility under ORS 279C.375(3)(b), and the County may reject for good cause all bids aft er fi nding that doing so is in the public interest. All envelopes must be sealed and plainly marked on the outside showing the name of the bidder, name of the project, contract number and the word “BID”. Each bid must be submitted on the required form and be accompanied by a cashier’s check, certifi ed check, irrevocable letter of credit issued by an insured institution as defi ned in ORS 706.008, or surety bond payable to “Lane County”, Oregon in an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid. Lane County Department of Public Works Waste Management Division th 3100 E. 17 Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97403 # # # Saturday, November 25 10am to 4pm Trees, Wreaths, and Stockings galore! FREE ADMISSION!!
