Fatal Wreck Saturday
A Saturday morning wreck on Highway 126 claimed the life of a Florence Man. 39 year old Chad Colborn failed to negotiate a corner near milepost 29 when his Chevy Colorado left the roadway and struck a tree. The accident happened early, around 6:15 in the morning. another passenger in the vehicle Skeyla Wardrobe, 26, of Mapleton was transported via air ambulance with critical injuries. There were two other passengers 34 year old Shane Sprinkly and 24 year old Jaydon Woodruff of Eugene, both were transported with non-life threatening injuries. The accident caused a closure of highway 126 for about 5 hours while the crash was investigated. Oregon State Police were assisted by West Lane Fire, Central Lane Fire and Rescue, Lane County Sheriff’s Office and ODOT.
State of Emergency
Governor Kate Brown declared a state of emergency over the weekend due to the imminent threat of wildfire. Extreme temperatures, wind, storms and dry lightning along with persistent drought were the reasons for the declaration. While not every area is in the same amount of danger the emergency spans statewide. Another round of hot weather is forecast for the week around the state with Portland once again nearing the century mark. Eugene is also expected to reach the mid to upper 90’s.
25K for Pioneer Museum
A standing room only crowd packed the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum Friday evening for a birthday party for Sea Lion Caves. It was 90 years ago that the popular tourist attraction opened for business. Steve Saubert, the grandson of one of the founders, said the museum, in Old Town, is a significant part of the community. With that, he presented a check to the museum, from Sea Lion Caves.
“We are proud to present a check for $25,000.”
Saubert went on to say he and the rest of the families who own Sea Lion Caves said they are proud of the community and asked people to join them in supporting the Museum.
“make a donation. It can be huge, or it can be small. We have created some VIP passes, family passes for you which will get you into the Sea Lion Caves free”.
Several people pitched in Friday evening, gathering nearly $500. Saubert said they will continue to accept donations at the museum for the next few weeks.
