Part of State Route 161 is a little easier on the eyes due to the efforts of a group of church volunteers. From the edge of Eatonville north to Dogwood Park at the Eatonville Cutoff Road intersection, the crew from CenterPoint is making a mission out of removing litter. Most recently, 86 large plastic bags were filled with trash that was picked up along the roadway. CenterPoint's group teamed with the state Department of Transportation's (DOT) Adopt-a-Highway program six years ago and has faithfully committed to cleaning the well-traveled stretch of SR-161 three times a year. CenterPoint sees Adopt-a-Highway as a way to promote pride in the surrounding community and remind people not to litter. "This is another opportunity for citizens to work together to help make this community a little nicer place in which to live,GÇ¥ said pastor Jonathan Cross. Thousands of miles of state highways across Washington are "adoptable" through Adopt-a-Highway, according to DOT officials. Efforts of groups are recognized on roadside signs provided by the state. Cleanups usually are done on weekends and mid-day during weekdays, when traffic volumes are lower. Volunteers are advised not to pick up large or dangerous items. Instead, they're asked to mark them and call their DOT coordinator to arrange for removal by highway workers. Information about the program is available at wsdot.wa.gov/operations/adoptahwy
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