The sale of the Red Cross building at 1265 14th Avenue has been finalized. The group is currently searching for smaller and more economical facility. They are in the process of downsizing to meet the news of the new facility and will be having a sale this Friday, July 30th, from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Everyone is invited so, please stop by and bring your pick-up truck. They have file cabinets, office supplies, and much, much more.
If you have any questions please call Melissa Mullins at (360) 430-7715 or Julia Bishop at (360) 270-9227.
Office Supply Sale
Friday, July 30, 2010
9:00am - 3:00pm
American Red Cross
1265 14th Ave
Longview, WA 98632
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Multiple Tragedies Highlight Local Water Dangers
This article from KATU.com lists the various water-related accidents that occurred over the weekend, including one in the Toutle River on Saturday. The Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office and the Department of Emergency Management encourages people of ALL ages to wear a life jacket when enjoying our local lakes and rivers.
Make Water Safety Your Priority
*Swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards.
*Always swim with a buddy; do not allow anyone to swim alone. Even at a public pool or a lifeguarded beach, use the buddy system!
*Ensure that everyone in the family learns to swim well. Enroll in age-appropriate water orientation and Learn-to-Swim courses.
*Never leave a young child unattended near water and do not trust a child’s life to another child; teach children to always ask permission to go near water.
*Have children or inexperienced swimmers wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets around water, but do not rely on life jackets alone.
*Even if you do not plan on swimming, be cautious around natural bodies of water including ocean shoreline, rivers and lakes. Cold temperatures, currents and underwater hazards can make a fall into these bodies of water dangerous.
*If you go boating, wear a life jacket! Most boating fatalities occur from drowning.
*Avoid alcohol use. Alcohol impairs judgment, balance and coordination; affects swimming and diving skills; and reduces the body’s ability to stay warm.
Make Water Safety Your Priority
*Swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards.
*Always swim with a buddy; do not allow anyone to swim alone. Even at a public pool or a lifeguarded beach, use the buddy system!
*Ensure that everyone in the family learns to swim well. Enroll in age-appropriate water orientation and Learn-to-Swim courses.
*Never leave a young child unattended near water and do not trust a child’s life to another child; teach children to always ask permission to go near water.
*Have children or inexperienced swimmers wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets around water, but do not rely on life jackets alone.
*Even if you do not plan on swimming, be cautious around natural bodies of water including ocean shoreline, rivers and lakes. Cold temperatures, currents and underwater hazards can make a fall into these bodies of water dangerous.
*If you go boating, wear a life jacket! Most boating fatalities occur from drowning.
*Avoid alcohol use. Alcohol impairs judgment, balance and coordination; affects swimming and diving skills; and reduces the body’s ability to stay warm.
Is It Possible to Predict an Earthquake?
Not yet, but scientists are much closer to identifying patterns and improving earthquake "forecasts." Check out this article from the LA Times about earthquake patterns and what it could mean for the Northwest.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Talley Way On-Ramp Closure Notice
From www.tdn.com
The on-ramp from Talley Way to westbound Tennant Way (SR 432) will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday and Friday nights so crews can finish work on a new, safer on-ramp, the Washington State Department of Transportation announced Wednesday.
The new SR 432 on-ramp provides a longer merging distance and more gradual curve than the existing ramp. During the shutdown of the old ramp, workers must build an embankment, install utilities and lay fresh asphalt.
This work is part of the $35 million I-5, SR 432 Talley Way Interchange project, which remains on track for completion in 2012, according to WSDOT.
The on-ramp from Talley Way to westbound Tennant Way (SR 432) will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday and Friday nights so crews can finish work on a new, safer on-ramp, the Washington State Department of Transportation announced Wednesday.
The new SR 432 on-ramp provides a longer merging distance and more gradual curve than the existing ramp. During the shutdown of the old ramp, workers must build an embankment, install utilities and lay fresh asphalt.
This work is part of the $35 million I-5, SR 432 Talley Way Interchange project, which remains on track for completion in 2012, according to WSDOT.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Kalama River Road Closed at Summers Creek
The Cowlitz County Department of Public Works will close Kalama River Road at milepost 14.16 (Summers Creek) to all traffic beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, July 19th.
The road will be closed for approximately four months to allow for the construction of a new permanent bridge that will span Summers Creek. The new bridge will replace a culvert structure that was destroyed in the January 2009 flood event.
A detour around the road closure has been established utilizing the Weyerhaeuser 6000 Road. The detour route will be clearly marked for motorists traveling through the area. Those with questions are encouraged to contact the Department of Public Works at (360) 577-3030.
The road will be closed for approximately four months to allow for the construction of a new permanent bridge that will span Summers Creek. The new bridge will replace a culvert structure that was destroyed in the January 2009 flood event.
A detour around the road closure has been established utilizing the Weyerhaeuser 6000 Road. The detour route will be clearly marked for motorists traveling through the area. Those with questions are encouraged to contact the Department of Public Works at (360) 577-3030.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Seattle to Portland Bike Race this Weekend
From http://www.tdn.com/
Drivers crossing the Lewis and Clark Bridge should expect delays up to 20 minutes Sunday for cyclists riding in the Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic, according to the Washington Department of Transportation.
Washington State Patrol troopers and other flaggers will stop southbound traffic over the bridge in 15-minute intervals from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to allow cyclists to pass.
Flaggers will also be on hand Sunday at West Side Highway at Castle Rock, Lexington and Longview to direct traffic.
Organizers expect about 10,000 cyclists for the 200-mile Seattle-to-Portland ride, which celebrates its 31st anniversary this weekend.
The two-day ride begins Saturday morning at the University of Washington. Most cyclists spend the night in the Centralia-Chehalis area, but some ride far enough the first day to sleep in Longview and Kelso, and some ride the whole distance in one day.
Drivers crossing the Lewis and Clark Bridge should expect delays up to 20 minutes Sunday for cyclists riding in the Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic, according to the Washington Department of Transportation.
Washington State Patrol troopers and other flaggers will stop southbound traffic over the bridge in 15-minute intervals from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to allow cyclists to pass.
Flaggers will also be on hand Sunday at West Side Highway at Castle Rock, Lexington and Longview to direct traffic.
Organizers expect about 10,000 cyclists for the 200-mile Seattle-to-Portland ride, which celebrates its 31st anniversary this weekend.
The two-day ride begins Saturday morning at the University of Washington. Most cyclists spend the night in the Centralia-Chehalis area, but some ride far enough the first day to sleep in Longview and Kelso, and some ride the whole distance in one day.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
State Burn Ban Begins July 15th
The state Department of Natural Resources Monday announced a statewide burn ban on all state-protected lands starting Thursday, July 15 through Sept 30. The ban covers all forestland in Washington except for federal lands.
"Wildfires are dangerous for people and property and result in large expenditures of public funding that can be avoided through prudent actions to prevent them," Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark said in a prepared statement.
The ban applies to all outdoor burning, including currently permitted burns, with three exceptions:
1. Recreational fires in approved fire pits within designated state, county, municipal or other campgrounds
2. DNR-approved prescribed fire, undertaken to enhance or restore fire-dependent ecosystems and forest health
3. As approved in writing by DNR when there are compelling reasons for an exception.
Use of gas and propane self-contained stoves and barbeques will continue to be allowed during the ban.
"Wildfires are dangerous for people and property and result in large expenditures of public funding that can be avoided through prudent actions to prevent them," Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark said in a prepared statement.
The ban applies to all outdoor burning, including currently permitted burns, with three exceptions:
1. Recreational fires in approved fire pits within designated state, county, municipal or other campgrounds
2. DNR-approved prescribed fire, undertaken to enhance or restore fire-dependent ecosystems and forest health
3. As approved in writing by DNR when there are compelling reasons for an exception.
Use of gas and propane self-contained stoves and barbeques will continue to be allowed during the ban.
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