By Michele Smith
The Times
Snow Causes Delays, Cancellations in Dayton
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The Dayton City Public Works crew has been busy this winter, keeping city streets cleared of snow and safe for drivers.
DAYTON--The Dayton City Crew cleared all the streets in Dayton at least once, and sanded street routes daily as needed, during last week's snowy and cold weather, according to Dave Elkins at the city public works department.
"We're doing just fine. We've had a few broken water pipes, and have had to turn off some water meters," Elkins said.
County Emergency Management Services Director Lisa Caldwell reported a higher volume than normal of 911 calls due to stuck vehicles, but nothing extraordinary.
The county road crew has been working overtime and on weekends to try to keep up with the series of storms, according to Wayne Tate at the county public works department.
"We have been working on the bus routes and mail routes primarily," said Tate.
Tate said the crew is going to get to some of the mountain roads for clearing this week. Some mountain roads have drifted shut because of the wind that came with the last snow storm, Tate said.
Dayton School District Superintendent Doug Johnson said that Maintenance Supervisor John Delp, and Custodian Jim Gallaher have been vigilant in working to keep school sidewalks and parking areas clear.
Johnson said that the district's transportation supervisor Danon Griffen and the bus drivers have done a great job ensuring safety to and from school.
"Danon is the eyes and ears of the district at 5 a. m., communicating with others and seeing what roads are like by driving them," Johnson said.
"I know the state guys are also working on Highway 12 to keep traffic flowing as well," Johnson reported.
There have been two school closures and three two-hour delays during the school year so far. School was cancelled last week on Monday, and there were late starts on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Snow fell most of the day on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday last week, with temperatures in the 20s, dropping into the single digits on Wednesday night. It was minus four degrees on Thursday morning at 8 a.m.
Temperatures are expected to rise into the 40s this week, with periods of rain likely. There is also a possibility of floods in small creeks and streams, according to the National Weather Service in Spokane.
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