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Byline: The Register-Guard

Expert to discuss

solutions for traffic

A traffic expert will discuss neighborhood solutions at a public meeting from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday at the Eugene Public Library, 100 W. 10th Ave.

Mojie Takallou, an associate professor of civil engineering at the University of Portland, will be hosted by the Friendly Area Neighbors.

Space is limited. If you plan to attend, send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call Brian Kelly at 434-1040.

Army seeks comment

on plans for reservoir

LOWELL - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public comment on Lane County's request to fill about an acre of Dexter reservoir.

The project would enlarge an existing parking lot, improve pedestrian access to the old Lowell covered bridge, and install a floating fishing dock. It would place nearly an acre of graded rock riprap onto the bed of the reservoir, then cover the rock with embankment material and asphalt.

Proposed mitigation steps include installing riparian vegetation along the bank.

For a copy of the Corps' official notice of the project, write to Michele Hanson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1600 Executive Parkway, Suite 210, Eugene, 97401-2156. The notice is also posted at www.nwp.usace.army.mil/op/g/notices/200400732.pdf.

Written comment must reach the Corps by Thursday. For information, call 465-6878.

Fire department board looking for volunteers

COTTAGE GROVE - The South Lane County Fire & Rescue Board is seeking residents of the fire district to serve on two committees. One will study 911 dispatching service issues. The other will make recommendations for the future site and construction of a new fire station to serve the district's Creswell area.

To apply, submit a letter outlining background and interests to Fire Chief Dan Olsen, 233 Harrison Ave., Cottage Grove, 97424. Letters may also be e-mailed to [e-mail].