Radar speed signs installed at Icicle Road bridge

Just installed, there are now Evolis Radar Speed Signs accompanied by “Narrow Bridge” and “25mph” signs, at each end of the Icicle Road bridge over the Wenatchee River in Leavenworth, to slow motorists and make it safer for drivers, bikers and pedestrians. IRCC is proud to have made it happen.
Icicle Road Concerned Citizens evolved because they saw a problem and decided to fix it! Motorists were speeding on Icicle Road and were not paying attention to the fact that the bridge over the Wenatchee River, built in a different era, is narrow and has little to no place for walkers and bikers other than the roadway itself. They came together to talk about possible solutions, then met with county officials to share their concerns and talk about funding. It became apparent after meetings with County Commissioner Keith Goehner, and Eric Pearson and Josh Patrick from the Chelan County Public Works Department, that the amount of funding the county receives for regular yearly maintenance is not adequate to cover extra projects.
Narrowing down their project to something they might be able to do on their own, the group met with Sergeants Mike Harris and Bruce Long from the Chelan County Sheriff’s Department, and Josh Patrick, Assistant Director from Public Works. They decided on the Evolis Radar Speed Signs that had been proven effective in other areas of our state. The Icicle group, (IRCC) decided to raise the money to purchase the signs, and Public Works agreed to install and maintain them. The amount needed was finally met on Nov. 15, nearly a year after the group first gathered. The group expresses appreciation to the Chelan County Public Works Department, and Chelan County Sheriff’s Department, particularly Josh Patrick and Mike Harris who attended several meetings and supported the group and their project from beginning to end.
The desire to help by donating to projects in need has, as everyone knows, been stretched beyond limits this past year, so it is with a heartfelt “thank you” that the group honors this list of donors:
Caring Friends $1 - $50
Ray and Diane Norman, Jeremy and Lachovia Freeland, Karen Geiger, Sharon Waters, Joyce and Ray Schiferl, Kevin Farrell, Richard and Theresa Litzenberger, Buford and Val Howell, Paula Helfel, Derek and Gabrielle Sheffield, Lisa Therrell, YouCaring on-line donors, Dana Schafer, Tony and Dee Torkelson, Michael and Jill Barich, Gaylord and Karen Haas, Zoey Sheffield, Alma McKean.
Shining Stars $51 - $150
Robert and Sharon Wheelon, Arnis and Sharon Ohaks, John and Mary Schramm, Harvey Strand, John and Cyntheia Baumann, Bill Jenkins, John Agnew and Patty Hebert, Tracy and Dennis Baker, Alex Schmidt and Stacey Barnhill, Thomas Fox and Ardith Gordon, Laurie A. Griffith, Gary and Janice Planagan, YouCaring online donors, Steven and Joleen Younger, Sherry Thompson, Jayson and Barb Ringel.
Bridge Builders $151 - $300
Carol Rae Hanson, Gro Buer and Bruce Williams, Mara Merritt and Adam Miller, David Johnson, Christine and Dan Cassayre, Kevin and Camiekae Lynch, Dwight and Lynn Stoddard, Wenda and James O’Reilly, MaryCarol Nelson, Richard and Patricia Thirlby.
Kind Benefactors $301 - $600
Alan Whittemore, Michael and Shannon Tait, Jim and Rachel Clifton, and a gracious Anonymous donor.