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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2017
OSP urges safe travels over holiday weekend
OSP is urging motorists to
travel safely this Thanksgiving
Holiday Weekend.
Other traffic advisories to
motorists are winter travel con-
ditions and Black Friday shop-
ping.
This
holiday
period
(Wednesday through Sunday)
will see one of the highest vol-
umes of traffic in over a decade
according to AAA Oregon and
Idaho. As with other holiday
weekends, OSP is urging
motorists to plan ahead, expect
heavy traffic and poor driving
conditions, with rain expected
at lower elevations and snow in
the mountain passes.
Know the road conditions
before traveling by going to
www.tripchceck.com.
Winter travel — Those trav-
eling in lower elevations,
expect rain and wet roadways.
Increase your following dis-
tances due to decreased traction
on those wet roadways.
For those traveling Oregon’s
mountain passes, expect snow-
fall and winter driving condi-
tions. Know when traction tires
are required by visiting
tripcheck.com.
Too often, mountain pass
crashes are caused by those not
using traction tires. These
crashes cause delays that last
hours at times. If chains are the
traction device, know how to
install or use them.
Motorists are oftrn found
struggling in deep snow and
below freezing conditions
attempting to put them on for
the first time.
During Black Friday shop-
ping, there has historically been
major traffic issues on
Interstate 5 in Woodburn on
Thanksgiving evening and the
following Friday due to the
high volume of shoppers fre-
quenting the Woodburn Outlet
Mall.
There has traditionally been
backed up traffic prior to the
Woodburn exit. Motorists are
asked to consider taking alter-
nate routes to Woodburn.
OSP will be focusing
enforcement
efforts
on
motorists driving on the shoul-
are stuck in your vehicle during
your trip
• Get a designated driver
(plan ahead) if you plan on con-
suming intoxicating substances
• Put the distractions away.
Pull over to use that handheld
electronic device, ask as pas-
senger to help or wait to arrive
at your destination to use them
• Watch your speed; often
speeding will not get you to
your destination any faster. You
will fatigue faster, burn more
fuel, and create a more haz-
ardous environment on the
highway.
• Be extra vigilant in high-
way work zones. Even when
workers are not present, all
work zone speed limits still
der of I-5, parking on the shoul-
der of I-5 and any other haz-
ardous behavior.
Another issue has been
motorists driving past the
backed up traffic and then try-
ing to squeeze in prior to the
Woodburn exit. OSP will be in
the area actively enforcing traf-
fic laws.
OSP is also urging motorists
to plan their travels:
• Expect heavy traffic vol-
umes. Take extra time to reach
your destination
• Visit ODOT’s traveler page
www.tripcheck.com
• Be prepared in the event
you become stuck during your
travels — Carry water, food,
and blankets in the event you
apply and fines double; inactive
work zones still have equip-
ment, detours, and incomplete
changes in the roadway so driv-
ers need to slow down and be
alert
• Get rested before you trav-
el. Fatigued drivers are more
frequent during holiday week-
ends because of increased trav-
el and activity; be patient and
allow plenty of time to reach
your destination.
• Wear your safety belt
Ensure your passengers and
children are properly restrained
too. We see too many crashes
were people would have
walked away with minor in any
injuries
Siuslaw Viewfinders announce November winners
The Siuslaw Viewfinders
Camera Club theme for
November was “Sky Lights”
and the results were memo-
rable.
First place went to Jane
Pittenger with a view of the
Milky Way competing with
some car headlights partially
blocked by a hill at the edge of
the ocean.
Curt Peters took second
place with a photo of the Grand
Tetons from his recent trip to
Wyoming. This picture was
taken early in the morning with Photos by (from left): Jane Pittenger, Curt Peters and John McMahon of the Siuslaw Viewfinders Club.
only the tops of the mountains
“Alpenglow.”
McMahon’s picture of fire- the Milky Way.
Monday, Dec. 4, in the
in direct light.
In
third
place
was
John
works
against
the
backdrop
of
The
next
meeting
will
be
Bromley Room of The Siuslaw
The
effect
is
called
Turtles
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of rough seas and cold water. As
soon as we find a stranded turtle, it
is our goal to stabilize the animal so
that we can get it back to warmer
waters,” said Jim Burke, Director of
Animal Husbandry at the Oregon
Coast Aquarium. “The successful
release of stranded sea turtles, as
represented by Lightning and
Solstice, supports that the aquari-
um’s efforts make a positive differ-
ence in conserving threatened and
endangered marine species.”
But the aquarium and its staff
can’t do it alone. Cooperation
between the public, as well as feder-
al and state agencies and partner
organizations are the hallmark of a
successful conservation program and
key to halting the decline of sea tur-
tle populations.
The public can also be a part of
the team effort. Anyone who finds a
sea turtle on the beach should imme-
diately note its location, remain
nearby to observe it if possible, and
contact the Oregon State Police
Tipline at 800-452-7888 or the
Marine Mammal Stranding Network
Public Library, beginning at 6
p.m.
in Oregon, Washington and
California at 1-866-767-6114.
The aquarium is open every day
this winter (except Dec. 25) from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information visit aquari-
um.org or call 541-867-3474.
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