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an excellent weekend to sneak in one more trip to the coast before school really gets up and running for the year. It’ll be a great time for folks to come see these amazing cars, shop some amazing deals, and get time for our uncrowded beaches; our beautiful lakes, forests, and dunes; go sandboarding, golfing, horseback riding; and to check-out our amazing arts, foods, and chowder scene.”

Up to 125 of the west coast’s best high-end hot rods and custom cruisers from 1976 and earlier will be in town for the weekend. “At Rods N Rhodies you know you’ll see some of the West Coast’s See HOT ROD page 7A

Siuslaw School District approves local option levy A local option levy, a new covered playground structure for the elementary school, and a discussion on how the board communicates with each other and the public were just some of the issues discussed during the Wednesday, Aug. 23 Siuslaw School District board meeting.

A local option levy will be headed to the general election ballot this November after the board unanimously approved a resolution for the ongoing levy.

The levy will not raise current taxes - it is instead an extension of a levy that has been in effect since 2009, which provides approximately 8.5 percent of the school’s annual operations.

The funding is used for

a wide variety of purposes, including learning resources for students, vocational classes, fine arts, music programs, physical education and additional teachers to keep classroom sizes manageable.

The measure authorizes the District to levy property tax at a rate of $0.75 per thousand dollars of assessed value each year commencing July 1, 2024 for five consecutive years.

The estimated tax of a median assessed home valued at $216,863 would be $13.55 per month or $162.64 per year.

This is not a bond to pay for the remodeling of the ailing school facilities, which has been rejected by voters in the past. However, Siuslaw See LEVY page 7A

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Mayor Ward: “We need to send a message to the Governor” The Florence City Council voted 3-2 against approving city owned land for a proposed yearround, 24/7 shelter that aimed at providing transitional housing for the local homeless population during a City Council meeting on Monday, Aug. 28.

Mayor Robert Ward, along with Councilors Robert Carp and Bill Meyer, voted against the proposal, while Councilors Sally Wantz and Jo Beaudreau voted in favor.

At issue was a proposal made by the Florence Emergency Cold Weather shelter, which had partnered with the Devereux Center in Coos Bay to open a fully staffed facility that would provide mental health and drug addiction services. They received funding from Governor Tina Kotek’s “All In” initiative to combat homelessness, though the offer runs out in December.

If the council decided to let the project be set up on City property, FECWS and the Devereux Center could build the shelter.

If the council did not vote in favor of the shelter, the future of FECWS as an emergency cold weather shelter in the

winter could be in jeopardy - they would have to find a place to move to and raise enough funding for the move itself.

But the discussion of the council rarely turned to FECWS or the merits of the shelter itself.

Comments were instead directed at the politics surrounding state rules and regulations regarding homelessness, how they relate to smaller communities like Florence, and where state funding goes.

“I feel we need to send a message back to the Governor and say we’re doing it wrong, and that’s why I’m not supportive of this at this time,” Mayor Rob Ward said.

The stance left many unanswered questions on how the City of Florence will work to deal with the issues of homelessness directly in the community, and it also casts the immediate future of the Florence Cold Weather Shelter (FECWS) in doubt.

“Keep in mind, this could still happen in Florence,” Ward said of the project. “And there’s not a whole lot we as a city can do about it because of legislation that was passed by the state.”

And the issue of homelessness in general, which

has bitterly divided the community over the last month, is only beginning.

“We’re going to be revisiting this again, because right now people have a right to camp on City Hall property right in downtown, and we can’t tell them not to unless we have a place for them to go. And that’s not a situation we created,” Ward said. “It’s frustrating for us right here as it is for everybody else in the state. … We’re going to have to decide how we’re going to provide a place for people to camp.”

The meeting began with a presentation by City staff on the facts of the proposal, and then the floor was given to the council, who spoke one by one regarding their thoughts.

Councilor Jo Beaudreau “I understand that there’s a lot of frustrations within the community, and I myself have suffered some issues with people who may have behavioral health issues,” Beaudreau said. “But in the long run, I think that by providing this land for the use of the emergency shelter, it will end up lowering costs in our judicial system and provide opportunities for less repeat issues within

that system.”

Beaudreau was the first council member to speak that night, saying “I’m not really sure how to start to tell you the truth because there’s a lot to absorb,” she said. Instead of statewide issues, Beaudreau focused on how it would meet the criteria laid out by the state, including accessibility and 24 hour staffing.

“I think that for people who are looking for jobs, and I have seen this in our community, people haven’t been able to take a shower, to go to a job interview, to get a job to lift themselves up, and they were too ashamed to even show up to that interview because they smelled,” she said.

Beaudreau later used her position as a small business owner in town to relate to concerns of the business community.

“Tourists don’t want to see people unhoused, or business owners don’t want people sleeping on their doorsteps,” she said.

“We don’t want people dying on the doorsteps of our businesses.”

On Oct. 26, 2021, an unhoused woman passed away outside of the former Clawson’s WheelSee SHELTER page 4A

The Sign Guy: Ray Sherrill’s journey to the corner

By Will Yurman, special to the

Siuslaw News Befitting his 80 years, Ray Sherrill tells a lot of stories.

They flow like rainwater down a rocky hillside, bouncing off a pebble of a thought into memories unplanned and unpredicted. The story of a summer bus ride to his uncle’s ranch becomes a rumination on American monetary policy before taking a turn to plastics and bull riding gathering at the bottom of the hill with one thought.

“I lack ambition,” Ray says, repeatedly, without prompting. “It’s something missing in my personality. I was behind the door when they passed out ambition.”

Ray sold replacement windows in Kansas, wrote legal briefs for a law firm in California, worked on his Uncle Freckles’s ranch in Oklahoma, taught, landscaped, and worked on an oil rig, twice.

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Ray Sherrill sits on the corner of Highway’s 101 and 126, hoping to start a conversation about helping people. Photo by Will Yurman. slowed by emphysema, pauses after a few steps to catch his breath. But he can, and does, sit on the corner of highways 101 and 126 in Florence for an hour, or two, or three, or “once in a great while for four hours,” holding one of his three-word signs including, “Hate is Bad,” and “Racism is Wrong.”

Right From Wrong Ray Sherrill was born in January of 1943, in Long Beach, California to Mildred Ann Brown and Bertram Sherrill. His father died when Ray was four. His mom raised him

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and taught kindergarten for 30 years. “An angel.

A saint. Everyone who knows her says she’s a saint,” he said.

On a New Year’s Day, when Ray was eight, he sat at the breakfast table reading the Sunday newspaper. A recent graduate from the funny pages to the front page, he read about the laws that would go into effect that first day of the new year. “How do remember all these?” He asked his mother. “You can’t,” he remembers her replying. “But you know the difference beSiuslaw News 2 Sections | 20 Pages Copyright 2023

tween right and wrong.

Do what’s right. Don’t do what’s wrong,” she told him.

“I’m not saying I never did much wrong. But I always knew it was wrong when I was doing it,” he said with a chuckle.

Learned to work hard As a young boy, Ray spent summers working for his uncle Freckles Brown, a cowboy and rodeo rider, on Brown’s ranch near Lawton, Oklahoma. Warren Granger Brown earned his nickname the old-fashion way – working long days in the sun. Later in life, the champion bull rider was quoted as saying, ”I don’t have freckles anymore. I reckon those bulls shook ‘em all off,” according to an obituary you can still find on the Rodeo Hall of Fame website.

Ray worked on Brown’s ranch and traveled to rodeos with him, doing whatever his uncle asked.

“Ranch work – building fence, feeding cattle. The horses of course.”

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173 emergency service personnel have been responding to the Three Buttes Fire, located approximately 15 miles northeast of Florence, which has been burning in the area since Aug. 26.

An Incident Command Center has been set up by the US Forest Service (USFS) across the street from the Florence Events Center. The cause of the fire was lightning.

At press time, the fire was zero percent contained, however the coverage of the area has remained relatively stable, hovering around 65 acres since it first began.

“The fire is primarily a ground fire with slow growth and moderate behavior; it has exhibited more robust activity for short periods of time but is generally creeping and smoldering,” reported Heidi Rieck of Idaho Team 1, which is the interagency incident team responding to the fire.

No significant winds were expected throughout the week, and cooler temperatures and high humidity have also kept the fire at bay.

The incident was rated as a Type 1 fire, meaning local firefighting agencies like Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority (WFLEA), have not been called to the scene.

“We rate incidents from 1 to 5. This is a Type 3 incident with a Type 1 fire being a national event, a Type 2 more of a Statewide event, and Type 3 being more local,” WLFEA Chief Michael Schick said. “We would deal with Type 4 and 5 events with local resources. We are hoping for

grandchildren. Jerry was very proud Grandpa and was well known for telling anyone who would listen all about them. He often held Texas Hold’em Tournaments at his home which were always a hit, and of course he almost always won. Jerry was a proud American who loved his country and always had to have his flag flying in perfect order.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 52 years, Judy Matheny of Florence, Oregon, his son Shane

Matheny of Salem and his daughter, Amanda Hennessee of Florence, Oregon and four grandchildren, Caleb Hennessee, Ashley Hennessee, Layla Matheny, and Grayson Matheny. He is also survived by his two sisters, Lillian Howery and Linda Jo Leiby, as well as many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life for Jerry will be held at Florence Golf Links (formerly Sandpines) on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 3:00pm.

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assisted with many golf tournament fundraisers.

He took great pride in his 64 1/2 Fastback Mustang which he enjoyed showing off during the Rhododendron Festival Car Cruise and Show & Shine. Judy and Jerry participated in several car shows as part of the Rhody Cruisers.

After retiring from the car business, Jerry spent his remaining years working part time at Sandpines Golf Links and golfing every chance he had. His pride and joy were his

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Jerry worked as the Sales Manager for Springfield Toyota. Jerry took much pride in the car business and worked for Springfield Toyota for 17 years.

After Toyota, he worked for his friend Paul Harris at Paul Harris RV in Glendale, Oregon. When Jerry was not working, he loved to water ski, camp, and play co-ed softball.

In 1996, Jerry took a job at Johnston Ford Motor Company in Florence, Oregon. Judy soon followed and took a job at Oregon Pacific Bank.

Jerry became an icon at Johnston Motor Company on “The Car of the Day” with Wayne Sharp on KCST Radio. He was an active member of the community serving on the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Board, the Boys & Girls Club Board and a Rotarian. He loved to golf at Sandpines and

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Mark Twain boat in Dis- In 1977 their daughter neyland. Shortly after that Amanda was born. Six time, he received his draft months later they moved papers, so they quickly to Eugene, Oregon where

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The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking suggestions for a theme for its 118th annual Florence Rhododendron Festival on the third full weekend of May—May 16 to 19, 2024. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, Sept. 5. A prize of $100 is available to the winner.

“We’re looking for a theme that helps us celebrate our local natural beauty and our floral superstars—something that entices people from all around to come celebrate with us the second-longest running floral festival in Oregon,” said Bettina Hannigan, the Chamber’s president and CEO. “The festival, with its carnival, Rhododendron Court, parades, classic car cruise, vendor fair, and flower show serves as the unofficial kickoff to the summer tourist season here in Oregon’s Coastal Playground.”

Last year’s winner was “Rip Roarin’ Rhodies,” submitted by Brian Sandahl of Florence.

“Brian’s was a great theme to signify the celebratory nature of the Florence Rhododendron Festival,” Hannigan said. “It lent itself to lots of fun and creativity for our parades, civic displays, auxiliary events, and especially our marketing. We’re looking for that level of energy and creativity for our 2024 theme.”

Next up will be a call to creatives to submit a logo design to fit the theme.

Designs must incorporate the Rhododendron flower,

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Details of the logo contest will be available at FlorenceChamber.com in late September.

The festival opens the weekend prior with the coronation of Queen Rhododendra, the King of the Coast, and their royal court at the Florence Events Center. The Davis Shows Carnival at the Port of Siuslaw property in Old Town opens on Thursday of “Rhody Week.”

Saturday traditionally features the annual 5K Rhody Run and Walk, the junior parade and kids’ activities, the annual Rhody Classic Car Show ‘n’ Shine, and the Coast Radio Classic Car Cruise through Old

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At noon on Sunday the grand floral parade promenades down Highway 101 and into Historic Old Town next to the carnival.

Throughout the event there will be a vendor’s fair in Old Town, a spectacular rhododendron show at the Florence Events Center, and live music, art, and other festivities all over town.

“Generations of families have enjoyed the Florence Rhododendron Festival by attending, enjoying the Davis Shows carnival, exhibiting their rhodys, showing off their classic cars and motorcycles, being in the parades, and shopping and dining all around town,” added Hannigan. “It’s a family tradition, an Oregon institution.”

The Florence Rhododendron Festival is Oregon’s

second-oldest floral festival, bested only by a year by the Portland Rose Festival, and sees thousands of visitors from around the state and across the country.

To submit your theme email info@florencechamber.com with the subject line THEME or drop it off at the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce’s Visitors Center at 290 Highway 101.

For more information on the annual Florence Rhododendron Festival, including applications for the Rhododendron Court, exhibitor space, parade entries, or to volunteer on the Chamber’s Rhody Fest committee, contact event coordinator and tourism development director Mitzi Hathaway at Events@FlorenceChamber.com or 541997-3128.

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The woman was found under the canopy of the restaurant, near the front door, dying from natural causes, according to the Florence Police Report.

“I am saddened by some of the divisive comments that have gone on in the community, but I also really celebrate that people talked.” Beaudreau said.

She wrapped up her comments by stating that the same issues with drugs, mental illness and abuse happen with those that are housed and not visible to the public.

“Unfortunately, people who are unhoused, we see that and we have made big judgments on that,” she said. “We should also look at ourselves.”

She ended by saying that it was important to continue to build community support in dealing with these issues, including the medical and faith based communities, as well as county and state agencies.

“As counselors, we run to make hard decisions and have really good conversations with the community. I also ask that the community listen, ask questions and be curious.”

Councilor Robert Carp “Having a 365 day 24/7 shelter in your community affects the safety and the quality of life of our city and the greater urban area,” Carp said reading from a statement. “I’ve worked with the homeless problem for 35 years, 15 years as a firefighter, 22 years as a police officer. I have lived with this problem my whole career.”

Carp, who retired from his career in California, stated he had given the unhoused resources and first aid, but had also ar-

rested them for crimes committed.

“This is a problem that’s been going on for decades, if not 100 years. Is it worse today?

It is worse today because we’re perpetuating it, not solving it,” he said.

Carp listed large amounts of money spent by various governments on homelessness, while at the same time allowing available psychiatric beds to fall far below minimum recommended levels.

“The majority of homeless folks need mental health and drug treatment,” Carp said. “When I was a kid, these folks were called hobos. They came through town, they mowed your lawn, they swept your property, they cleaned your business, they washed dishes in your restaurant for a few bucks for a meal. Today, they work at taking - from the shelters, the churches, the nonprofits, the food pantries.”

He then pointed to cities like San Francisco and Portland that have spent millions of dollars on homelessness and were still having issues.

“Let’s stop kidding ourselves with compassion, this is enabling not fixing,” he said. “What happened to the respect for the people that have worked their whole lives, paid their taxes on a nice retirement home where’s the compassion and the respect for the citizens, the property owners, the taxpayers?”

He stated he had personally cleaned up three camping areas in homes, one being in his own backyard.

“Let us remember all the people who have come before us that have made Florence the wonderful town that tourists come

to see, and people come to retire to - let’s take care of Florence.”

Councilor Bill Meyer “The Governor [Tina Kotek] started this process by declaring a homeless crisis,” Meyer said, keeping his comments brief.

“She should have also declared a mental health crisis and a substance abuse crisis in light of the damage that Measure 110 has caused.”

Measure 110, which was passed by a majority of Oregon residents in 2020, essentially decriminalized drug use and has been widely criticized, both nationally and statewide, for its negative impact on both drug addiction and mental health issues.

“We are experiencing a total breakdown in society, and cities are being asked to do the heavy lifting by the State of Oregon,” he said.

He mentioned Oregon House Bill 4212, which removed land use barriers that might otherwise prevent emergency shelters from locating on certain sites.

“If you meet that basic criteria, it doesn’t matter that our land use code says ‘You have to file these land use applications first,’” City Attorney Ross Williamson told the council at the beginning of the meeting when describing the law.

Meyer continued, “That’s where you can clearly see that the state is pushing the role they expect cities to assume.

This is very scary. The long game we’re seeing by every signal from the state of Oregon is to have the cities do the heavy lifting on homelessness without any funding stream.”

Councilor Sally Wantz “Maslow’s [Hierarchy

of Needs] has said that someone can’t work on higher level goals in their life when they are using all their time and energy just trying to meet their basic needs, like food, water and shelter,” Wantz said.

“A secure shelter will help meet that first need.”

While she didn’t get into many specifics of the proposed program, she stated that the qualified caseworkers in a controlled environment, could help people with addiction treatments, which could then lead to employment and permanent housing.

“Having a roof over your head should not be a luxury,” she said.

She stressed that the shelter will not be a permanent solution.

“It is meant to be a stepping stone to the next level for those who do the work and move on,” she said.

According to estimates

by Siuslaw Outreach Services and FECWS, approximately 250 people in Florence are without permanent housing.

“They’re sleeping in tents in the woods and public property, or sleeping in their cars,” she said. “Let’s say we find 20 or 30 of those folks who would welcome the opportunity to get out of their current situation and they move into this new facility. We’ll still have 250 people without permanent housing, only this time some are getting help from professionals and have a good chance of moving out of the shelter and into a stable life.”

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“This is hard for me to say because I don’t want to isolate anybody, I’ve heard all sides,” she said.

“But I was shocked and extremely disappointed when I heard the threat two weeks ago that if our mayor rammed this through, those who voted for him will not forget.”

The comment, which occurred during a public comment meeting on Aug. 14, began with the speaker suggesting that the council had intentionally fast tracked the proposal to avoid public comment.

They ended by saying: “Mr. Mayor, one year ago, most of the faces you see here that are strongly opposed to this initiative,

supported your candidacy and voted you into office. If you run through this initiative that will undoubtedly hurt this city for more money, they will never forget.”

While Wantz did not name either individuals in her comments, she stated, “Not many other threats have come our way, but none will play a part in my decision today.”

Later in the meeting, Ward addressed the issue.

“There were some comments made by certain people in the community, to be honest, which I have very little respect for anymore, that implied that we were trying to sneak something under the table,” he said. “I think we’ve clearly demonstrated that didn’t happen

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with all of this that took place.”

Wantz closed her comments by hoping the community could come together to support all challenges that were discussed in the issue.

“Let’s put our collective minds together and make Florence a community where everyone - everyone - has the opportunity to succeed I believe,” she said.

Mayor Robert Ward “One of my biggest frustrations is not with the decision here,” Ward said. “It is with how the state of Oregon is trying to address this problem.

They’re totally ignoring mental health as a real problem that we’re addressing.”

Ward began his comments by addressing the community wide split on the issue, but “the good news is that within our community, we’re just in transition right now in having housing units for people that otherwise couldn’t afford them. …

There’s probably going to be 120 units that will be available that will have adjustable rent to fit the income of these people.”

He didn’t speak specifically about the shelter, focusing on issues with the state.

His comments began by acknowledging the community split on the issue, while praising vari-

ous housing projects that were nearing completion in the area, but spent the majority of time focusing on the state, including a perceived lack of interest from organizations on the issue, as well as challenges like Measure 110.

“And I found that when I was at the Oregon Mayor’s Conference, talking to people that live in cities along the Idaho border, they’re getting infiltrated with people from Idaho because it’s illegal to have drugs - but in Oregon, that’s okay,” he said.

Ward said that the state needed to focus on mental health first.

“I wish that our governor would be putting more money toward mental health and tackling that issue,” he said. “You look at the League of Oregon Cities (LOC) and information that’s available on the website. They talk about all kinds of things, but they don’t talk about mental health, and mental health is so much of the problem.”

He said he intended to speak with smaller cities in the state about the issue.

“I’m hoping we can get a group of us to get together and actually meet with the governor and say, ‘Hey, you know, we’re spending our money in the wrong place.”

Ward closed with stating he had seen the 2019

You are invited to attend the City Club of Florence’s September Event on Thursday, September 14, at 1:30 p.m. in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library.

September features Siuslaw High School Principal, Mike Harklerode.

The public is urged to attend the ‘City Club of Florence’ meeting on Thursday September 14, when the special guest speaker will be Mike Harklerode, Principal of Siuslaw High School. City Club meetings begin promptly at 1:30 p.m. in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth Street, in Florence.

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of his travels have been through the Midwest and along the west coast. His Bucket List includes an east coast tour of historical sites – and of Scandinavia. An avid reader, Harklerode alternates between reading fiction and non-fiction.

Although he says he is not much of an athlete, Harklerode is a life-long sports fan, and an “owner” of the Green Bay Packers and all three of his kids are on the season ticket list.

Harklerode says the field of Education is “fascinating and we are in a time of rethinking the role that education plays in America”. Early on, he wanted to be part of shaping the changes that are on the horizon.

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Wantz was concerned that holding the proposed shelter “hostage, like ‘We’re not going to do this and we’re going to send a message’’ while giving up.

“I understand that there’s concern about the governor’s rulings, the governor making homelessness a priority over mental health,” she said, stating the council should still approve the shelter.

“Then let’s come up with a letter we can send to the Governor that says we want mental health.”

Meyer did not address the proposal, instead talking about the negative effects of Measure 110.

Beaudreau offered that if the agreement with FECWS did not work, the city could terminate the lease. No discussion was held on that either.

The council eventually voted against the proposal 3-5.

Ward closed the meeting by stating that other work was being done on addressing homelessness by organizing groups within the city. However, no specifics were given on what those plans were.

“We are a city in motion, but we definitely have a lot of pieces. I’m proud of the work that they do,” Ward said.

Left unsaid was what the future of the Florence Cold Weather Shelter would be.

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documentary “Seattle is Dying,” a video report

by Seattle news station KOMO as a possible approach to both homelessness and mental health.

“I’ve watched that video, and at the end they talked about the state of Rhode Island,” he said of the video. “The state of Rhode Island is having success, and the reason they’re having success is that number one, you break the law, you go to jail - boom,” he said.

But jail, he argued, was a good place for people with mental health issues to be.

“Because you’re in jail, if it’s determined you have a mental health issue or drug and alcohol issue, you’re required to go through a treatment program. It’s not optional.”

He then stated Rhode Island would pay for medication the rest of the patient’s life, however the program itself is much more complicated and limited.

“I’m most frustrated with where and how we’re spending our money. We’re kind of being required to spend our money in a certain way,” Ward said. “Personally, I feel we need to send a message back to the Governor.”

The final vote Very little discussion on the shelter was had after the prepared comments.

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of our schools.

New age learning in a school that not only is old, but the heating system is so out-of-date that parts are no longer available and must be individually manufactured – at significant cost to the District and, obviously, is not cost effective.”

Harklerode went on to say, “the most challenging part of my job is ensuring that our school serves ALL students. Each and every student deserves the same opportunities offered by more affluent districts.”

City Club meets Thursday, September 14, at 1:30 p.m. in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library, time: 1:30 p.m. Call 541-9990745.

This program is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Siuslaw Public Library District.

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6A | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 | SIUSLAW NEWS SHERRILL from page 1A Ray said his uncle taught him to work hard.

But Ray insists it wasn’t ambition. He simply didn’t want to disappoint Uncle Freckles.

“I don’t work that hard for me,” he said.

“I worked really hard to make him look good.”

Ray carried the lesson forward.

He spent 10 years working for a law firm, writing briefs. Where others would write four or five pages, Ray said, his briefs might be forty, fifty or sixty pages long. “As I told my boss once, I saw my job as gathering rocks for him to throw.” And his boss told Ray those briefs won cases, Ray said.

Before and after the law firm Ray worked as an oil rigger, first as a teenager and then again when he was 40.

It was that second time when Ray broke a promise to himself.

“I swore when I went to work at the oil field I’d do things that were stupid.

I’d do things that were foolish. I just wouldn’t do anything that was stupidly foolish,” Ray said. And mostly he kept that promise.

But someone, Ray never learned who, threw a wrench into his plans.

They dropped a 36-inch pipe wrench down the well. “You don’t drop wrenches down the well.

That’s a major no-no.”

Ray worried that wrench would cost the crew their jobs.

As Ray tells it, he was the skinny one on the rig.

He had the crew wrap rags around his ankles and then a chain around the rags and lower him, head first, into the well.

He held a rope as they lowered him down, and he held his breath because

of the fumes. One tug of the rope meant stop and two meant pull him up fast. He grabbed the wrench and yanked twice.

“Every once in a while I think about it,” he said.

“Oh Christ I was stupid.

Incredibly stupid.” He did it, he said, to protect their jobs, for Jerry the rig runner who had never done anything but oil rig work and for all the other men on the crew.

Know the difference between right and wrong, work hard and don’t do anything stupid, unless it’s to help someone else.

At 80, Ray is retired from cowboying, oilrigging, teaching and the rest. What he does do is sit. He sits at the intersection in a folding chair, wearing rainbow mittens to ward off the Florence chill. And he holds his signs. “Hate is Bad.” “Lies are Bad.” “Bigotry is Bad.” “Racism is Wrong.”

His first signs were more complicated. “Alt facts are not facts. They are lies,” on one side, and “Check out the facts for yourself. Educate yourself,” on the reverse. They were Ray’s response to the notion of alternative facts – a phrase coined by then-President Donald Trump spokesperson Kellyanne Conway.

He spent two years as part of the Gorge Ice Resistance in The Dalles, Oregon – residents protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s detention of immigrants in the local jail. For two years, every day, Ray said, they were out with their signs. And it taught him an important lesson.

“It was a learning experience making these signs.

People don’t read paragraphs like that.”

So now the signs are

short. The ideas pointed. His ultimate goal is two-word signs – “Hate Hurts.” and “Love Heals.” But he’s 80, and as he says, not an artist.

So those will have to wait.

For now, it’s about the hope of starting a conversation, of changing the mind of that one in a hundred, or one in a thousand. And he plans to do it for as long as he can keep breathing.

“Helping people. That’s my reward. That’s my pay. That’s why I’m on the corner. Trying to get people to think for a moment. Maybe even have a conversation about it.

But think about it. Everything. The universe, the nature of the universe.

As Ray says, he has no ambition.

Yurman, who lives in Florence, is a professor at the University of Oregon’s journalism program, and has recently started the website West of the Tunnel telling the lives of the Siuslaw region through stories, photographs and audio recordings. See more at www.westofthetunnel.org.

Friends of the Library Big Labor Day Weekend Book Sale

Fall is just around the corner, so it’s time for the Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library’s Labor Day weekend book sale on Saturday, Sept. 2, and Sunday, Sept. 3, in the Bromley Room at the main branch, located at 1460 9th Street in Florence.

Sale hours are 10 a.m.

- 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sunday. As usual for this sale, current members of the Friends will be given early access at 9am on Saturday. Memberships may be purchased at the door.

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Unless marked otherwise, hardcover books and soft cover trade paperbacks will be $1 each and pocket paperbacks will be 50 cents. Children’s books will be 25 cents each. And there will also be hundreds of DVDs, CDs and audio books for sale, all just $1.00 each.

On Sunday, from 1pm until closing at 3pm, the popular “Bag Sale” will be back, with all

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SIUSLAW NEWS | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 | 7A LEVY from page 1A School District Superintendent Andrew Grzeskowiak said that work on facilities is still desperately needed.

“Additional funding for facility remodeling will be necessary in the future,” he told Siuslaw News.

“The amount of money required for these types of projects will require a bond, and cannot be covered by general operating funds. The school district is looking to continue with the facility updating and renewal process in the future. There are mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems that are nearing the end of their useful life, as well as the need to revitalize learning spaces for students & teachers, while increasing the seismic stability of older buildings.”

He did not state when, if ever, a facilities bond

would go to the public, but it wouldn’t occur until at least 2024.

The board received updates on a new, covered exterior play area for the elementary school, which will include room for a basketball court and space for volleyball and pickleball.

The structure, which will be located on the west side of the school building, will be mostly metal in construction, but also include a solid concrete wall that will help protect against the wind.

For particularly rainy days, a group of large doors can be closed to keep inclement weather outside, but can also be opened up during good weather.

“We’re also planning including some translucent panels on the top to bring some daylight in so it feels light and airy,

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comfortable place to be in,” said Carson Shields of Sonderstrom Architects as he provided an update to the board.

The timeline of the project is still not set in stone.

Soderstrom is currently in the process of securing land use permits, which should take two months to review. After that, a public hearing will be held, and if approved, bids will go out for construction.

Whether or not construction will take place during the school year or not is yet to be determined.

In other news from the meeting, the board voted unanimously to double the number of student representatives on the board from two to four.

Starting last year, the board instituted a policy that allowed students to sit at the table, with all of the same privileges of discussion that other board members had. While they couldn’t vote on motions or attend executive or emergency sessions, they provided unique input for the board.

In a bid to get a broader variety of student voices, the board upped the representatives.

Before the meeting began, the board read aloud and agreed upon the operating agreement for the

board members, which included a host of guidelines the board will follow when dealing with themselves, district employees and the public at large.

Protocols included putting the children’s education and well-being first, clearly stating goals to the superintendent, and ensuring that any requests from the board that will have political implications for board members are to be directed to the superintendent.

Longtime board member John Barnett also stressed the protocol of “debating the issues” and treating each board member with respect.

“There’s going to be situations that are going to be hot topics, and there’s going to be differences of opinion,” he said.

“Speaking from experience, there’ve been situations where I walked in with a thought of how I was going to vote or handle something, and then I listened to six other intelligent people and all of a sudden I would have a self reflection and realize, ‘Okay, maybe the thought I had when I walked in might be slightly different.’ There’s recent situations we’ve all dealt with where we walked in with thought we knew some-

thing, and then there’s new information. Just kind of keep an open mind to new information.” stressing that issues before the board will go through the district first before reaching the board.

“The last stop, not the first, will be the board,” the agreement read. “We agree that it is important to follow the chain of command. While the board is eager to listen to its constituents and staff, each inquiry is to be referred to the person who can properly and expeditiously address all the issues.”

The last section came into play during the public comment section of the meeting, when a group of student soccer players brought concerns to the board over the Boys Varsity Soccer program.

“We have several boys soccer teammates that have come with our concern for the way our program is being led,” student Nick May told the board. “We feel like there isn’t much constructive work being done, and we feel like we’re not improving with our sport.”

May stressed that the issue wasn’t to get a new coach, but to improve on the sport and team.

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es Derek Van Duch and Reymoundo Brito Gonzalez, who were two of three assistants who recently resigned from the team, felt the district had not properly looked into issues facing the team.

“Nobody has had questions or has taken actions to investigate what is happening,” Brito Gonzalez said. “I’m worried about the soccer program.

They’re looking for other alternatives. They’re looking to not play soccer.

I would like to see some changes. Please take action. This cannot continue like this. Something is going on, please open your eyes.”

Van Duch added that various attempts to contact the school board and school officials have not resulted in any communication.

While no specifics about issues with the program were shared, Grzeskowiak later stated that an issue with the school’s spam filter automatically rejected the i-cloud email accounts that the complaints had been sent from. School administrators, including High School Principal Mike Harklerode and the remaining coaching staff, will be looking to resolve concerns over the team.

HOT ROD from page 1A most gorgeous, amazing, awe-inspiring hot rods all around town,” said organizer Gary Cargill of the local charitable nonprofit Rods N Rhodies, Inc. Though known primarily for the annual September event, Rods N Rhodies became its own local volunteer-led nonprofit in 2018 with a vision to provide automotive repair and maintenance assistance to locals in need. This year’s event will be a benefit for their mission and goals.

Friday starts with an all-comers “Kool Car Stand-Around” show-andshine at the Port of Siuslaw parking lot at the east end of Bay St. There will be food, music, and up to 100-plus cars on display.

Owners of any classic car are welcome to exhibit at this event along with the invited vehicles.

The Community-wide Garage Sale also starts Friday and will feature doz-

ens of sites all over town, including some retail stores. Treasure hunters can pick up a guide to the Community-wide Garage Sale at the Siuslaw News office, 148 Maple St., at TheSiuslawNews.com, or FlorenceChamber.com and cruise the bargain trail all weekend to discover scores of commercial and private sales across the Siuslaw region.

“This is one of our biggest and favorite events of the year,” says Misty Berg, office manager at The Siuslaw News. “This will be the Siuslaw News’ 10th annual sale. Participants pay just $15 for inclusion on the official map, lots of publicity, and extra signage. We know that bargain hunters come to Florence from all around the Northwest just for this big event.”

Rods N Rhodies’ main event takes place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a temporarily-closed-off Bay Street. The event includes

a classic Saturday night cruise in and around Old Town, raffles with lots of prizes, and award presentations for the exhibitors.

Music from the ’50s to the ’70s will be provided all weekend by Russ Strohmeyer, a popular DJ on the car show circuit.

“He’s a master, a car enthusiast, and his DJ equipment is to die for,” said Cargill.

On Saturday, Bay St. will be blocked to regular traffic beginning at 7 a.m. for exhibitors to enter at the west end at Kingwood.

From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. cars will be on display along both sides of the street, there will be themed music, and raffle tickets for sale. The awards presentation begins at 4:00 p.m. with exhibitors vying for the Merchant Award, Children’s Choice Award, Peoples’ Choice Award, and Best of Show Award.

Visitors are invited to vote for the Peoples’ Choice by obtaining a ballot in Old Town and returning it by 3:00 p.m. Following the presentation, cruisers will begin the annual classic car cruise in and around Historic Old Town.

“The cruise is one of the public’s and exhibitors’ favorite events during the weekend,” said Cargill.

“Low and slow is the goal.”

Popular characters “Rod” and “Rhody,” will help kids with a special ballot for the Children’s Choice Award. Kids who vote receive a small goodie bag. The couple will also inform the public about our Transportation Solutions Project which assists

local families in need with transportation solutions,” Cargill added.

About the benefit aspect of the event, Cargill says, “Most of us go through day-to-day activities without even thinking about how we will get to where we want to go. We have the means of transportation that is reliable and comfortable.

However, within our community, there are many with jobs among those who struggle to make ends meet and don’t have that luxury.

“Many families who do own transportation may not have the means to properly maintain the vehicle for safety and reliability. Sometimes it comes down to a choice between the car or food, clothing, or housing. An unexpected flat tire has been known to cost a person a job for making them late. A burned-out headlight or taillight yields an expensive citation. Worn out windshield wipers can impair vision leading to an accident. We want to change that for as many as possible,” he added.

There are multiple levels of opportunity for businesses and individuals to sponsor various aspects of Rods N Rhodies during this year’s event or support their year-around charitable work. Contact Rods N Rhodies president Gary Cargill at 541-999-6513 or florencerodsnrhodies@ gmail.com.

For more information on the Community Wide Garage Sale, contact Misty Berg at 541-997-3441 or by email at mberg@thesiuslawnews.com.

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Allies by the Sea enjoys an afternoon at Cleawox Lake as they help build a regional community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Photo provided by Lisa Utz. The Florence community has a new support team for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities! Allies By The Sea, LLC, is a provider organization that has been approved by the State of Oregon to provide support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They offer services in attendant care,

transportation and self expression programming.

To encourage new customers to explore their programming and to celebrate with current adults in their programs, Allies By the Sea held an Ice Cream Social event on August 21 at Cleawox Lake. The sun was shining and smiles were all around. There were 25 customers and

staff from Eugene, and about 5 or so families came out from the Florence community. Food was provided, music was playing, and the summer weather was perfect!

There were fun activities like ladder ball, corn hole, a big bubble maker, hula hoops, sidewalk chalk, swimming, and sand castle building.

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Change of Service: The Moral of the Story

By Karen D. Nichols Who doesn’t want to save $600 a year on your cell phone? Ralph discovered that all we had to do was change our Phone 1 company service to Phone 2 company service. Just a phone call away from great savings! Since the account was in my name, I needed to make the change. No Problem.

After a long wait calling Phone 2, they would send a SIM card to change out of my old iPhone. It came in a couple of days.

At 11 a.m., I called Phone 2. We needed a number from Phone 1 to release to Phone 2. Now mind you, I’m not the techiest turnip in the tech patch. After waiting 30 minutes, Phone 1 said they would text me the release number. Great.

I’ve only texted a few times. (Not my preferred contact method.)

He sent the number. I tried to find the text. When I did find the number, I’d been timed out. Try again. And I did—ten tries failed. With frazzled brains cells, I finally beat the time machine.

No problem now. I’ll just pop that card into my phone. Now find the minuscule hole on the side of the phone. Turning over and around— no hole. I got eagle-eye,

Ralph. Nope.

I called Phone 2. I waited and waited. All the way from the Philippines, a nice young lady asked if I had a cover on the phone.

I looked. “No. no cover.”

“Do you have another device so I could look at your phone?”

“Uh. I’ll get my husband’s iPad. Well, sure enough. It did have a plain black cover that looked like part of the phone. Who knew?

After 15 minutes, Ralph yanked off the tight-fitting cover.

Yep, a small hole on the side. Ah, Ah, Ah. Not so fast. I read the directions. I had the tiny tool for the tiny silver card.

I opened the creditcar-sized package and found the devise and tiny SIM card inside.

I inserted the tiny tool and a mini tray slid out.

No way, my long fingernails would work to remove and insert the nanscopic cards.

“RALPH!” At 4 o’clock that evening, the transfer completed, we fell into our easy chairs. Was it worth the $600? You betcha!

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Downstairs has two bedrooms, media room & bath plus a great finished golf cart garage w/ lots of storage & wine cellar. The outside has new paint, newer roof & a gorgeous redone yard. Owners also added new ductless heat pump & fiber optics. Fire pit in the back to enjoy cozy nights & watch the golfer’s finishing up their day. This is a fabulous home & worthy of taking a look at. Make an appointment. Don’t let this one slip by. $639,900 CB#12541/MLS#23108448

4790 DIER WAY Beautiful Colonial style, brick-sided home situated between two of Florence’s scenic lakes just South of town. Featuring an abundance of living space, this home shows great attention to detail in its build & interior finishings. The crown moulding throughout the home & attention to detail make this home very unique in today’s market. Two-car, two-door garage & additional poured concrete pads on the side of the home allow for ample parking for multiple cars, ATV’s and an RV. Detached woodworking shop on the property that was refinished in July ‘23 has ample room for any of your hobbies, activities, or just additional storage.

There is room for extra storage in the third story above the bonus room as well. The back patio sits in solitude between mature trees & the backside of the home and has a fire pit Sitting on just over an acre of land, the possibilities are endless w/ this private & secluded property. $849,000 CB#12550/MLS#23313124

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345 HIGHWAY 101 HEART OF THE CITY RE-DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY. Prime location w/over 400 feet of Hwy 101 visibility & frontage + rear access along Laurel Street. 1.18 acre site consisting of 5 older buildings: zoned Main Street A intended for high density mixed - use (commercial + residential). All the Highway improvements are now complete and your next venture awaits. Possible owner terms on approved credit. Please note: All businesses have vacated. $998,000. 11963/MLS#20079659

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5193 BOY SCOUT RD. Your dream home location is calling. Flat 1+ acre lot is just waiting for your new home.

Well is already in and the lot has been cleared, and septic site approval has been completed, electric is at the corner. All corners have been marked and surveyed. Come live surrounded by nature on this private south facing lot in the South Lakes area. Just around the corner from Darlings Marina and Siltcoos Lake. Located just minutes to the Oregon Dunes, the Pacific Ocean, Siuslaw River and Old Town Florence. $229,000 CB#12584/MLS#23463462

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8TH STREET TL#100-600 Don’t miss this fantastic development parcel that is set to develop duet homes or single family structures. Quotes are available for the street improvements and quotes are available for PUD underground improvements.

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2105 WILLOW LOOP BRAND NEW CREEKFRONT HOME IN WILLOW DUNES. 3 bedrooms + den and 2 baths. Shop space in garage. Construction nearing completion soon. Kitchen features a center island and pantry, quartz countertops and custom cabinetry. Separate bedroom wings and tall ceilings in great room. Cedar shingle accents on exterior. 2 covered patios. Call for appointment today! $698,000 CB#12556/MLS#23552443

2107 WILLOW LOOP BRAND NEW CREEKFRONT HOME IN WILLOW DUNES. Tons of concrete parking and circular driveway. 3 bedrooms + den and 2 baths. 1/3 acre lot. Custom kitchen with island and pantry. Separate bedroom wings with spacious primary suite with walk-in closet. Covered rear patio adjacent to Munsel Creek. Construction is nearing completion, so call for appointment today! $698,000 CB#12557/MLS23101833

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173 emergency service personnel have been responding to the Three Buttes Fire, located approximately 15 miles northeast of Florence, which has been burning in the area since Aug. 26.

An Incident Command Center has been set up by the US Forest Service (USFS) across the street from the Florence Events Center. The cause of the fire was lightning.

At press time, the fire was zero percent contained, however the coverage of the area has remained relatively stable, hovering around 65 acres since it first began.

“The fire is primarily a ground fire with slow growth and moderate behavior; it has exhibited more robust activity for short periods of time but is generally creeping and smoldering,” reported Heidi Rieck of Idaho Team 1, which is the interagency incident team responding to the fire.

No significant winds were expected throughout the week, and cooler temperatures and high humidity have also kept the fire at bay.

The incident was rated as a Type 1 fire, meaning local firefighting agencies like Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority (WFLEA), have not been called to the scene.

“We rate incidents from 1 to 5. This is a Type 3 incident with a Type 1 fire being a national event, a Type 2 more of a Statewide event, and Type 3 being more local,” WLFEA Chief Michael Schick said. “We would deal with Type 4 and 5 events with local resources. We are hoping for

grandchildren. Jerry was very proud Grandpa and was well known for telling anyone who would listen all about them. He often held Texas Hold’em Tournaments at his home which were always a hit, and of course he almost always won. Jerry was a proud American who loved his country and always had to have his flag flying in perfect order.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 52 years, Judy Matheny of Florence, Oregon, his son Shane

Matheny of Salem and his daughter, Amanda Hennessee of Florence, Oregon and four grandchildren, Caleb Hennessee, Ashley Hennessee, Layla Matheny, and Grayson Matheny. He is also survived by his two sisters, Lillian Howery and Linda Jo Leiby, as well as many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life for Jerry will be held at Florence Golf Links (formerly Sandpines) on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 3:00pm.

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assisted with many golf tournament fundraisers.

He took great pride in his 64 1/2 Fastback Mustang which he enjoyed showing off during the Rhododendron Festival Car Cruise and Show & Shine. Judy and Jerry participated in several car shows as part of the Rhody Cruisers.

After retiring from the car business, Jerry spent his remaining years working part time at Sandpines Golf Links and golfing every chance he had. His pride and joy were his

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Jerry worked as the Sales Manager for Springfield Toyota. Jerry took much pride in the car business and worked for Springfield Toyota for 17 years.

After Toyota, he worked for his friend Paul Harris at Paul Harris RV in Glendale, Oregon. When Jerry was not working, he loved to water ski, camp, and play co-ed softball.

In 1996, Jerry took a job at Johnston Ford Motor Company in Florence, Oregon. Judy soon followed and took a job at Oregon Pacific Bank.

Jerry became an icon at Johnston Motor Company on “The Car of the Day” with Wayne Sharp on KCST Radio. He was an active member of the community serving on the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Board, the Boys & Girls Club Board and a Rotarian. He loved to golf at Sandpines and

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The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking suggestions for a theme for its 118th annual Florence Rhododendron Festival on the third full weekend of May—May 16 to 19, 2024. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, Sept. 5. A prize of $100 is available to the winner.

“We’re looking for a theme that helps us celebrate our local natural beauty and our floral superstars—something that entices people from all around to come celebrate with us the second-longest running floral festival in Oregon,” said Bettina Hannigan, the Chamber’s president and CEO. “The festival, with its carnival, Rhododendron Court, parades, classic car cruise, vendor fair, and flower show serves as the unofficial kickoff to the summer tourist season here in Oregon’s Coastal Playground.”

Last year’s winner was “Rip Roarin’ Rhodies,” submitted by Brian Sandahl of Florence.

“Brian’s was a great theme to signify the celebratory nature of the Florence Rhododendron Festival,” Hannigan said. “It lent itself to lots of fun and creativity for our parades, civic displays, auxiliary events, and especially our marketing. We’re looking for that level of energy and creativity for our 2024 theme.”

Next up will be a call to creatives to submit a logo design to fit the theme.

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an element representative of the Florence area (river, bridge, ocean, lighthouse for example), along with the theme and “Rhododendron Festival 2023.”

Details of the logo contest will be available at FlorenceChamber.com in late September.

The festival opens the weekend prior with the coronation of Queen Rhododendra, the King of the Coast, and their royal court at the Florence Events Center. The Davis Shows Carnival at the Port of Siuslaw property in Old Town opens on Thursday of “Rhody Week.”

Saturday traditionally features the annual 5K Rhody Run and Walk, the junior parade and kids’ activities, the annual Rhody Classic Car Show ‘n’ Shine, and the Coast Radio Classic Car Cruise through Old

Town.

At noon on Sunday the grand floral parade promenades down Highway 101 and into Historic Old Town next to the carnival.

Throughout the event there will be a vendor’s fair in Old Town, a spectacular rhododendron show at the Florence Events Center, and live music, art, and other festivities all over town.

“Generations of families have enjoyed the Florence Rhododendron Festival by attending, enjoying the Davis Shows carnival, exhibiting their rhodys, showing off their classic cars and motorcycles, being in the parades, and shopping and dining all around town,” added Hannigan. “It’s a family tradition, an Oregon institution.”

The Florence Rhododendron Festival is Oregon’s

second-oldest floral festival, bested only by a year by the Portland Rose Festival, and sees thousands of visitors from around the state and across the country.

To submit your theme email info@florencechamber.com with the subject line THEME or drop it off at the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce’s Visitors Center at 290 Highway 101.

For more information on the annual Florence Rhododendron Festival, including applications for the Rhododendron Court, exhibitor space, parade entries, or to volunteer on the Chamber’s Rhody Fest committee, contact event coordinator and tourism development director Mitzi Hathaway at Events@FlorenceChamber.com or 541997-3128.

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The woman was found under the canopy of the restaurant, near the front door, dying from natural causes, according to the Florence Police Report.

“I am saddened by some of the divisive comments that have gone on in the community, but I also really celebrate that people talked.” Beaudreau said.

She wrapped up her comments by stating that the same issues with drugs, mental illness and abuse happen with those that are housed and not visible to the public.

“Unfortunately, people who are unhoused, we see that and we have made big judgments on that,” she said. “We should also look at ourselves.”

She ended by saying that it was important to continue to build community support in dealing with these issues, including the medical and faith based communities, as well as county and state agencies.

“As counselors, we run to make hard decisions and have really good conversations with the community. I also ask that the community listen, ask questions and be curious.”

Councilor Robert Carp “Having a 365 day 24/7 shelter in your community affects the safety and the quality of life of our city and the greater urban area,” Carp said reading from a statement. “I’ve worked with the homeless problem for 35 years, 15 years as a firefighter, 22 years as a police officer. I have lived with this problem my whole career.”

Carp, who retired from his career in California, stated he had given the unhoused resources and first aid, but had also ar-

rested them for crimes committed.

“This is a problem that’s been going on for decades, if not 100 years. Is it worse today?

It is worse today because we’re perpetuating it, not solving it,” he said.

Carp listed large amounts of money spent by various governments on homelessness, while at the same time allowing available psychiatric beds to fall far below minimum recommended levels.

“The majority of homeless folks need mental health and drug treatment,” Carp said. “When I was a kid, these folks were called hobos. They came through town, they mowed your lawn, they swept your property, they cleaned your business, they washed dishes in your restaurant for a few bucks for a meal. Today, they work at taking - from the shelters, the churches, the nonprofits, the food pantries.”

He then pointed to cities like San Francisco and Portland that have spent millions of dollars on homelessness and were still having issues.

“Let’s stop kidding ourselves with compassion, this is enabling not fixing,” he said. “What happened to the respect for the people that have worked their whole lives, paid their taxes on a nice retirement home where’s the compassion and the respect for the citizens, the property owners, the taxpayers?”

He stated he had personally cleaned up three camping areas in homes, one being in his own backyard.

“Let us remember all the people who have come before us that have made Florence the wonderful town that tourists come

to see, and people come to retire to - let’s take care of Florence.”

Councilor Bill Meyer “The Governor [Tina Kotek] started this process by declaring a homeless crisis,” Meyer said, keeping his comments brief.

“She should have also declared a mental health crisis and a substance abuse crisis in light of the damage that Measure 110 has caused.”

Measure 110, which was passed by a majority of Oregon residents in 2020, essentially decriminalized drug use and has been widely criticized, both nationally and statewide, for its negative impact on both drug addiction and mental health issues.

“We are experiencing a total breakdown in society, and cities are being asked to do the heavy lifting by the State of Oregon,” he said.

He mentioned Oregon House Bill 4212, which removed land use barriers that might otherwise prevent emergency shelters from locating on certain sites.

“If you meet that basic criteria, it doesn’t matter that our land use code says ‘You have to file these land use applications first,’” City Attorney Ross Williamson told the council at the beginning of the meeting when describing the law.

Meyer continued, “That’s where you can clearly see that the state is pushing the role they expect cities to assume.

This is very scary. The long game we’re seeing by every signal from the state of Oregon is to have the cities do the heavy lifting on homelessness without any funding stream.”

Councilor Sally Wantz “Maslow’s [Hierarchy

of Needs] has said that someone can’t work on higher level goals in their life when they are using all their time and energy just trying to meet their basic needs, like food, water and shelter,” Wantz said.

“A secure shelter will help meet that first need.”

While she didn’t get into many specifics of the proposed program, she stated that the qualified caseworkers in a controlled environment, could help people with addiction treatments, which could then lead to employment and permanent housing.

“Having a roof over your head should not be a luxury,” she said.

She stressed that the shelter will not be a permanent solution.

“It is meant to be a stepping stone to the next level for those who do the work and move on,” she said.

According to estimates

by Siuslaw Outreach Services and FECWS, approximately 250 people in Florence are without permanent housing.

“They’re sleeping in tents in the woods and public property, or sleeping in their cars,” she said. “Let’s say we find 20 or 30 of those folks who would welcome the opportunity to get out of their current situation and they move into this new facility. We’ll still have 250 people without permanent housing, only this time some are getting help from professionals and have a good chance of moving out of the shelter and into a stable life.”

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“This is hard for me to say because I don’t want to isolate anybody, I’ve heard all sides,” she said.

“But I was shocked and extremely disappointed when I heard the threat two weeks ago that if our mayor rammed this through, those who voted for him will not forget.”

The comment, which occurred during a public comment meeting on Aug. 14, began with the speaker suggesting that the council had intentionally fast tracked the proposal to avoid public comment.

They ended by saying: “Mr. Mayor, one year ago, most of the faces you see here that are strongly opposed to this initiative,

supported your candidacy and voted you into office. If you run through this initiative that will undoubtedly hurt this city for more money, they will never forget.”

While Wantz did not name either individuals in her comments, she stated, “Not many other threats have come our way, but none will play a part in my decision today.”

Later in the meeting, Ward addressed the issue.

“There were some comments made by certain people in the community, to be honest, which I have very little respect for anymore, that implied that we were trying to sneak something under the table,” he said. “I think we’ve clearly demonstrated that didn’t happen

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with all of this that took place.”

Wantz closed her comments by hoping the community could come together to support all challenges that were discussed in the issue.

“Let’s put our collective minds together and make Florence a community where everyone - everyone - has the opportunity to succeed I believe,” she said.

Mayor Robert Ward “One of my biggest frustrations is not with the decision here,” Ward said. “It is with how the state of Oregon is trying to address this problem.

They’re totally ignoring mental health as a real problem that we’re addressing.”

Ward began his comments by addressing the community wide split on the issue, but “the good news is that within our community, we’re just in transition right now in having housing units for people that otherwise couldn’t afford them. …

There’s probably going to be 120 units that will be available that will have adjustable rent to fit the income of these people.”

He didn’t speak specifically about the shelter, focusing on issues with the state.

His comments began by acknowledging the community split on the issue, while praising vari-

ous housing projects that were nearing completion in the area, but spent the majority of time focusing on the state, including a perceived lack of interest from organizations on the issue, as well as challenges like Measure 110.

“And I found that when I was at the Oregon Mayor’s Conference, talking to people that live in cities along the Idaho border, they’re getting infiltrated with people from Idaho because it’s illegal to have drugs - but in Oregon, that’s okay,” he said.

Ward said that the state needed to focus on mental health first.

“I wish that our governor would be putting more money toward mental health and tackling that issue,” he said. “You look at the League of Oregon Cities (LOC) and information that’s available on the website. They talk about all kinds of things, but they don’t talk about mental health, and mental health is so much of the problem.”

He said he intended to speak with smaller cities in the state about the issue.

“I’m hoping we can get a group of us to get together and actually meet with the governor and say, ‘Hey, you know, we’re spending our money in the wrong place.”

Ward closed with stating he had seen the 2019

You are invited to attend the City Club of Florence’s September Event on Thursday, September 14, at 1:30 p.m. in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library.

September features Siuslaw High School Principal, Mike Harklerode.

The public is urged to attend the ‘City Club of Florence’ meeting on Thursday September 14, when the special guest speaker will be Mike Harklerode, Principal of Siuslaw High School. City Club meetings begin promptly at 1:30 p.m. in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth Street, in Florence.

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Hailing from the upper Midwest, Harklerode was born and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin, then earned his BA in Education at LaCrosse University, and his Master’s Degree in Education from George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon. Early on, Harklerode thought he’d return to the Midwest. But it didn’t take long before he began calling Oregon “home.”

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of his travels have been through the Midwest and along the west coast. His Bucket List includes an east coast tour of historical sites – and of Scandinavia. An avid reader, Harklerode alternates between reading fiction and non-fiction.

Although he says he is not much of an athlete, Harklerode is a life-long sports fan, and an “owner” of the Green Bay Packers and all three of his kids are on the season ticket list.

Harklerode says the field of Education is “fascinating and we are in a time of rethinking the role that education plays in America”. Early on, he wanted to be part of shaping the changes that are on the horizon.

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Wantz was concerned that holding the proposed shelter “hostage, like ‘We’re not going to do this and we’re going to send a message’’ while giving up.

“I understand that there’s concern about the governor’s rulings, the governor making homelessness a priority over mental health,” she said, stating the council should still approve the shelter.

“Then let’s come up with a letter we can send to the Governor that says we want mental health.”

Meyer did not address the proposal, instead talking about the negative effects of Measure 110.

Beaudreau offered that if the agreement with FECWS did not work, the city could terminate the lease. No discussion was held on that either.

The council eventually voted against the proposal 3-5.

Ward closed the meeting by stating that other work was being done on addressing homelessness by organizing groups within the city. However, no specifics were given on what those plans were.

“We are a city in motion, but we definitely have a lot of pieces. I’m proud of the work that they do,” Ward said.

Left unsaid was what the future of the Florence Cold Weather Shelter would be.

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documentary “Seattle is Dying,” a video report

by Seattle news station KOMO as a possible approach to both homelessness and mental health.

“I’ve watched that video, and at the end they talked about the state of Rhode Island,” he said of the video. “The state of Rhode Island is having success, and the reason they’re having success is that number one, you break the law, you go to jail - boom,” he said.

But jail, he argued, was a good place for people with mental health issues to be.

“Because you’re in jail, if it’s determined you have a mental health issue or drug and alcohol issue, you’re required to go through a treatment program. It’s not optional.”

He then stated Rhode Island would pay for medication the rest of the patient’s life, however the program itself is much more complicated and limited.

“I’m most frustrated with where and how we’re spending our money. We’re kind of being required to spend our money in a certain way,” Ward said. “Personally, I feel we need to send a message back to the Governor.”

The final vote Very little discussion on the shelter was had after the prepared comments.

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of our schools.

New age learning in a school that not only is old, but the heating system is so out-of-date that parts are no longer available and must be individually manufactured – at significant cost to the District and, obviously, is not cost effective.”

Harklerode went on to say, “the most challenging part of my job is ensuring that our school serves ALL students. Each and every student deserves the same opportunities offered by more affluent districts.”

City Club meets Thursday, September 14, at 1:30 p.m. in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library, time: 1:30 p.m. Call 541-9990745.

This program is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Siuslaw Public Library District.

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6A | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 | SIUSLAW NEWS SHERRILL from page 1A Ray said his uncle taught him to work hard.

But Ray insists it wasn’t ambition. He simply didn’t want to disappoint Uncle Freckles.

“I don’t work that hard for me,” he said.

“I worked really hard to make him look good.”

Ray carried the lesson forward.

He spent 10 years working for a law firm, writing briefs. Where others would write four or five pages, Ray said, his briefs might be forty, fifty or sixty pages long. “As I told my boss once, I saw my job as gathering rocks for him to throw.” And his boss told Ray those briefs won cases, Ray said.

Before and after the law firm Ray worked as an oil rigger, first as a teenager and then again when he was 40.

It was that second time when Ray broke a promise to himself.

“I swore when I went to work at the oil field I’d do things that were stupid.

I’d do things that were foolish. I just wouldn’t do anything that was stupidly foolish,” Ray said. And mostly he kept that promise.

But someone, Ray never learned who, threw a wrench into his plans.

They dropped a 36-inch pipe wrench down the well. “You don’t drop wrenches down the well.

That’s a major no-no.”

Ray worried that wrench would cost the crew their jobs.

As Ray tells it, he was the skinny one on the rig.

He had the crew wrap rags around his ankles and then a chain around the rags and lower him, head first, into the well.

He held a rope as they lowered him down, and he held his breath because

of the fumes. One tug of the rope meant stop and two meant pull him up fast. He grabbed the wrench and yanked twice.

“Every once in a while I think about it,” he said.

“Oh Christ I was stupid.

Incredibly stupid.” He did it, he said, to protect their jobs, for Jerry the rig runner who had never done anything but oil rig work and for all the other men on the crew.

Know the difference between right and wrong, work hard and don’t do anything stupid, unless it’s to help someone else.

At 80, Ray is retired from cowboying, oilrigging, teaching and the rest. What he does do is sit. He sits at the intersection in a folding chair, wearing rainbow mittens to ward off the Florence chill. And he holds his signs. “Hate is Bad.” “Lies are Bad.” “Bigotry is Bad.” “Racism is Wrong.”

His first signs were more complicated. “Alt facts are not facts. They are lies,” on one side, and “Check out the facts for yourself. Educate yourself,” on the reverse. They were Ray’s response to the notion of alternative facts – a phrase coined by then-President Donald Trump spokesperson Kellyanne Conway.

He spent two years as part of the Gorge Ice Resistance in The Dalles, Oregon – residents protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s detention of immigrants in the local jail. For two years, every day, Ray said, they were out with their signs. And it taught him an important lesson.

“It was a learning experience making these signs.

People don’t read paragraphs like that.”

So now the signs are

short. The ideas pointed. His ultimate goal is two-word signs – “Hate Hurts.” and “Love Heals.” But he’s 80, and as he says, not an artist.

So those will have to wait.

For now, it’s about the hope of starting a conversation, of changing the mind of that one in a hundred, or one in a thousand. And he plans to do it for as long as he can keep breathing.

“Helping people. That’s my reward. That’s my pay. That’s why I’m on the corner. Trying to get people to think for a moment. Maybe even have a conversation about it.

But think about it. Everything. The universe, the nature of the universe.

As Ray says, he has no ambition.

Yurman, who lives in Florence, is a professor at the University of Oregon’s journalism program, and has recently started the website West of the Tunnel telling the lives of the Siuslaw region through stories, photographs and audio recordings. See more at www.westofthetunnel.org.

Friends of the Library Big Labor Day Weekend Book Sale

Fall is just around the corner, so it’s time for the Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library’s Labor Day weekend book sale on Saturday, Sept. 2, and Sunday, Sept. 3, in the Bromley Room at the main branch, located at 1460 9th Street in Florence.

Sale hours are 10 a.m.

- 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sunday. As usual for this sale, current members of the Friends will be given early access at 9am on Saturday. Memberships may be purchased at the door.

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Unless marked otherwise, hardcover books and soft cover trade paperbacks will be $1 each and pocket paperbacks will be 50 cents. Children’s books will be 25 cents each. And there will also be hundreds of DVDs, CDs and audio books for sale, all just $1.00 each.

On Sunday, from 1pm until closing at 3pm, the popular “Bag Sale” will be back, with all

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The Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library is a 501 (c ) (3), all volunteer non-profit organization and all profits from book sales are used to benefit the Library in its mission. Book sales are the major source of revenue for the Friends, along with donations.

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SIUSLAW NEWS | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 | 7A LEVY from page 1A School District Superintendent Andrew Grzeskowiak said that work on facilities is still desperately needed.

“Additional funding for facility remodeling will be necessary in the future,” he told Siuslaw News.

“The amount of money required for these types of projects will require a bond, and cannot be covered by general operating funds. The school district is looking to continue with the facility updating and renewal process in the future. There are mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems that are nearing the end of their useful life, as well as the need to revitalize learning spaces for students & teachers, while increasing the seismic stability of older buildings.”

He did not state when, if ever, a facilities bond

would go to the public, but it wouldn’t occur until at least 2024.

The board received updates on a new, covered exterior play area for the elementary school, which will include room for a basketball court and space for volleyball and pickleball.

The structure, which will be located on the west side of the school building, will be mostly metal in construction, but also include a solid concrete wall that will help protect against the wind.

For particularly rainy days, a group of large doors can be closed to keep inclement weather outside, but can also be opened up during good weather.

“We’re also planning including some translucent panels on the top to bring some daylight in so it feels light and airy,

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The timeline of the project is still not set in stone.

Soderstrom is currently in the process of securing land use permits, which should take two months to review. After that, a public hearing will be held, and if approved, bids will go out for construction.

Whether or not construction will take place during the school year or not is yet to be determined.

In other news from the meeting, the board voted unanimously to double the number of student representatives on the board from two to four.

Starting last year, the board instituted a policy that allowed students to sit at the table, with all of the same privileges of discussion that other board members had. While they couldn’t vote on motions or attend executive or emergency sessions, they provided unique input for the board.

In a bid to get a broader variety of student voices, the board upped the representatives.

Before the meeting began, the board read aloud and agreed upon the operating agreement for the

board members, which included a host of guidelines the board will follow when dealing with themselves, district employees and the public at large.

Protocols included putting the children’s education and well-being first, clearly stating goals to the superintendent, and ensuring that any requests from the board that will have political implications for board members are to be directed to the superintendent.

Longtime board member John Barnett also stressed the protocol of “debating the issues” and treating each board member with respect.

“There’s going to be situations that are going to be hot topics, and there’s going to be differences of opinion,” he said.

“Speaking from experience, there’ve been situations where I walked in with a thought of how I was going to vote or handle something, and then I listened to six other intelligent people and all of a sudden I would have a self reflection and realize, ‘Okay, maybe the thought I had when I walked in might be slightly different.’ There’s recent situations we’ve all dealt with where we walked in with thought we knew some-

thing, and then there’s new information. Just kind of keep an open mind to new information.” stressing that issues before the board will go through the district first before reaching the board.

“The last stop, not the first, will be the board,” the agreement read. “We agree that it is important to follow the chain of command. While the board is eager to listen to its constituents and staff, each inquiry is to be referred to the person who can properly and expeditiously address all the issues.”

The last section came into play during the public comment section of the meeting, when a group of student soccer players brought concerns to the board over the Boys Varsity Soccer program.

“We have several boys soccer teammates that have come with our concern for the way our program is being led,” student Nick May told the board. “We feel like there isn’t much constructive work being done, and we feel like we’re not improving with our sport.”

May stressed that the issue wasn’t to get a new coach, but to improve on the sport and team.

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es Derek Van Duch and Reymoundo Brito Gonzalez, who were two of three assistants who recently resigned from the team, felt the district had not properly looked into issues facing the team.

“Nobody has had questions or has taken actions to investigate what is happening,” Brito Gonzalez said. “I’m worried about the soccer program.

They’re looking for other alternatives. They’re looking to not play soccer.

I would like to see some changes. Please take action. This cannot continue like this. Something is going on, please open your eyes.”

Van Duch added that various attempts to contact the school board and school officials have not resulted in any communication.

While no specifics about issues with the program were shared, Grzeskowiak later stated that an issue with the school’s spam filter automatically rejected the i-cloud email accounts that the complaints had been sent from. School administrators, including High School Principal Mike Harklerode and the remaining coaching staff, will be looking to resolve concerns over the team.

HOT ROD from page 1A most gorgeous, amazing, awe-inspiring hot rods all around town,” said organizer Gary Cargill of the local charitable nonprofit Rods N Rhodies, Inc. Though known primarily for the annual September event, Rods N Rhodies became its own local volunteer-led nonprofit in 2018 with a vision to provide automotive repair and maintenance assistance to locals in need. This year’s event will be a benefit for their mission and goals.

Friday starts with an all-comers “Kool Car Stand-Around” show-andshine at the Port of Siuslaw parking lot at the east end of Bay St. There will be food, music, and up to 100-plus cars on display.

Owners of any classic car are welcome to exhibit at this event along with the invited vehicles.

The Community-wide Garage Sale also starts Friday and will feature doz-

ens of sites all over town, including some retail stores. Treasure hunters can pick up a guide to the Community-wide Garage Sale at the Siuslaw News office, 148 Maple St., at TheSiuslawNews.com, or FlorenceChamber.com and cruise the bargain trail all weekend to discover scores of commercial and private sales across the Siuslaw region.

“This is one of our biggest and favorite events of the year,” says Misty Berg, office manager at The Siuslaw News. “This will be the Siuslaw News’ 10th annual sale. Participants pay just $15 for inclusion on the official map, lots of publicity, and extra signage. We know that bargain hunters come to Florence from all around the Northwest just for this big event.”

Rods N Rhodies’ main event takes place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a temporarily-closed-off Bay Street. The event includes

a classic Saturday night cruise in and around Old Town, raffles with lots of prizes, and award presentations for the exhibitors.

Music from the ’50s to the ’70s will be provided all weekend by Russ Strohmeyer, a popular DJ on the car show circuit.

“He’s a master, a car enthusiast, and his DJ equipment is to die for,” said Cargill.

On Saturday, Bay St. will be blocked to regular traffic beginning at 7 a.m. for exhibitors to enter at the west end at Kingwood.

From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. cars will be on display along both sides of the street, there will be themed music, and raffle tickets for sale. The awards presentation begins at 4:00 p.m. with exhibitors vying for the Merchant Award, Children’s Choice Award, Peoples’ Choice Award, and Best of Show Award.

Visitors are invited to vote for the Peoples’ Choice by obtaining a ballot in Old Town and returning it by 3:00 p.m. Following the presentation, cruisers will begin the annual classic car cruise in and around Historic Old Town.

“The cruise is one of the public’s and exhibitors’ favorite events during the weekend,” said Cargill.

“Low and slow is the goal.”

Popular characters “Rod” and “Rhody,” will help kids with a special ballot for the Children’s Choice Award. Kids who vote receive a small goodie bag. The couple will also inform the public about our Transportation Solutions Project which assists

local families in need with transportation solutions,” Cargill added.

About the benefit aspect of the event, Cargill says, “Most of us go through day-to-day activities without even thinking about how we will get to where we want to go. We have the means of transportation that is reliable and comfortable.

However, within our community, there are many with jobs among those who struggle to make ends meet and don’t have that luxury.

“Many families who do own transportation may not have the means to properly maintain the vehicle for safety and reliability. Sometimes it comes down to a choice between the car or food, clothing, or housing. An unexpected flat tire has been known to cost a person a job for making them late. A burned-out headlight or taillight yields an expensive citation. Worn out windshield wipers can impair vision leading to an accident. We want to change that for as many as possible,” he added.

There are multiple levels of opportunity for businesses and individuals to sponsor various aspects of Rods N Rhodies during this year’s event or support their year-around charitable work. Contact Rods N Rhodies president Gary Cargill at 541-999-6513 or florencerodsnrhodies@ gmail.com.

For more information on the Community Wide Garage Sale, contact Misty Berg at 541-997-3441 or by email at mberg@thesiuslawnews.com.

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Allies by the Sea enjoys an afternoon at Cleawox Lake as they help build a regional community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Photo provided by Lisa Utz. The Florence community has a new support team for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities! Allies By The Sea, LLC, is a provider organization that has been approved by the State of Oregon to provide support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They offer services in attendant care,

transportation and self expression programming.

To encourage new customers to explore their programming and to celebrate with current adults in their programs, Allies By the Sea held an Ice Cream Social event on August 21 at Cleawox Lake. The sun was shining and smiles were all around. There were 25 customers and

staff from Eugene, and about 5 or so families came out from the Florence community. Food was provided, music was playing, and the summer weather was perfect!

There were fun activities like ladder ball, corn hole, a big bubble maker, hula hoops, sidewalk chalk, swimming, and sand castle building.

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exploring programs with Allies By The Sea, please check out their website at https://www.allies-llc. org/alliesbythesea-program-schedule. Here you will find schedules for the courses and activities, as well as information for getting contracts set up for service through Lane County Developmental Disabilities Services.

Change of Service: The Moral of the Story

By Karen D. Nichols Who doesn’t want to save $600 a year on your cell phone? Ralph discovered that all we had to do was change our Phone 1 company service to Phone 2 company service. Just a phone call away from great savings! Since the account was in my name, I needed to make the change. No Problem.

After a long wait calling Phone 2, they would send a SIM card to change out of my old iPhone. It came in a couple of days.

At 11 a.m., I called Phone 2. We needed a number from Phone 1 to release to Phone 2. Now mind you, I’m not the techiest turnip in the tech patch. After waiting 30 minutes, Phone 1 said they would text me the release number. Great.

I’ve only texted a few times. (Not my preferred contact method.)

He sent the number. I tried to find the text. When I did find the number, I’d been timed out. Try again. And I did—ten tries failed. With frazzled brains cells, I finally beat the time machine.

No problem now. I’ll just pop that card into my phone. Now find the minuscule hole on the side of the phone. Turning over and around— no hole. I got eagle-eye,

Ralph. Nope.

I called Phone 2. I waited and waited. All the way from the Philippines, a nice young lady asked if I had a cover on the phone.

I looked. “No. no cover.”

“Do you have another device so I could look at your phone?”

“Uh. I’ll get my husband’s iPad. Well, sure enough. It did have a plain black cover that looked like part of the phone. Who knew?

After 15 minutes, Ralph yanked off the tight-fitting cover.

Yep, a small hole on the side. Ah, Ah, Ah. Not so fast. I read the directions. I had the tiny tool for the tiny silver card.

I opened the creditcar-sized package and found the devise and tiny SIM card inside.

I inserted the tiny tool and a mini tray slid out.

No way, my long fingernails would work to remove and insert the nanscopic cards.

“RALPH!” At 4 o’clock that evening, the transfer completed, we fell into our easy chairs. Was it worth the $600? You betcha!

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83927 VIEW TERRACE DR. SECLUDED CUSTOM HOME nestled on over 2 acres & 2 separate tax lots. Panoramic vistas of protected wetlands, this property is a nature lover’s dream. Enjoy lake access via a deeded easement & registered dock on Woahink Lake. The single-story layout offers effortless living. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths & a large bonus room w/ wood stove. A covered deck provides the perfect lookout for watching wildlife. Beautifully updated kitchen is the heart of the home. Custom cherry cabinets offer abundant storage and an expansive granite island. The primary suite has access to the covered deck. The attached bath features a beautiful step-in custom tile shower. The property has a large shop & plenty of parking for your RV, boat & toys. A new roof, new interior & exterior paint just to name a few of the updates make this home completely move-in ready. Don’t miss this chance to own a retreat where every day feels like a getaway. $925,000 CB#12594/MLS#23136563

2463 WILLOW LOOP E. Stately and classy 1 owner home on 1/2 acre private lot in Willow Dunes. Immaculately maintained since built in 2005. Beautiful 2 sided gas fireplace in living room and library/den. Spacious rooms and oversized windows to enhance the views of surrounding natural vegetation. Upstairs features a complete bonus suite with mini kitchen and electric fireplace, perfect for in-laws, guests, or an ADU. Luxurious master bath with heated tile floors and steam shower.

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5600 MUNSEL LANE Welcome to your own slice of rural paradise, conveniently nestled amidst nature’s beauty yet only a stone’s throw away from town.

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812 8TH ST. Welcome to your new haven! This charming splitlevel home, nestled in a highly desirable neighborhood, offers a cozy retreat with endless potential.

With 1477 square feet of living space, this property provides ample room for your creative vision to flourish. Gather around the inviting fireplace in the spacious living area, creating the perfect ambiance for relaxation and warm gatherings. A new roof was installed January 2023, so while this home needs some additional love, it presents a fantastic opportunity for those with a creative eye and a desire to make it their own. With a little renovation and personal touch, you can transform this space into a stunning representation of your unique style. End of street privacy within walking distance to shops and Old Town. $450,000 CB#12585/MLS#23045168

5600 SHADY LANE Extraordinary & rare opportunity to own a magnificent south-facing home on the picturesque Woahink Lake.

Custom built by the renowned Carter Brothers, featuring a unique timber frame construction w/ exquisite attention to detail. The exterior of the home is adorned w/ beautiful cedar siding & boasts a dramatic tiled roof. 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms offer space for comfortable living & entertaining. The main floor has newer custom floors, an expansive deck, the primary bedroom suite, a den/office, a living area, and a chef’s kitchen. The lower level provides lake views from almost every room & more living spaces & another large deck. There are two primary suites, with one located on each level. Large dock, a rare full boat house, & an inside boat lift. The property is ready for your full-time residence or a delightful vacation home! $1,590,000 CB#12574/MLS#23296923

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Downstairs has two bedrooms, media room & bath plus a great finished golf cart garage w/ lots of storage & wine cellar. The outside has new paint, newer roof & a gorgeous redone yard. Owners also added new ductless heat pump & fiber optics. Fire pit in the back to enjoy cozy nights & watch the golfer’s finishing up their day. This is a fabulous home & worthy of taking a look at. Make an appointment. Don’t let this one slip by. $639,900 CB#12541/MLS#23108448

4790 DIER WAY Beautiful Colonial style, brick-sided home situated between two of Florence’s scenic lakes just South of town. Featuring an abundance of living space, this home shows great attention to detail in its build & interior finishings. The crown moulding throughout the home & attention to detail make this home very unique in today’s market. Two-car, two-door garage & additional poured concrete pads on the side of the home allow for ample parking for multiple cars, ATV’s and an RV. Detached woodworking shop on the property that was refinished in July ‘23 has ample room for any of your hobbies, activities, or just additional storage.

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345 HIGHWAY 101 HEART OF THE CITY RE-DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY. Prime location w/over 400 feet of Hwy 101 visibility & frontage + rear access along Laurel Street. 1.18 acre site consisting of 5 older buildings: zoned Main Street A intended for high density mixed - use (commercial + residential). All the Highway improvements are now complete and your next venture awaits. Possible owner terms on approved credit. Please note: All businesses have vacated. $998,000. 11963/MLS#20079659

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The success of Siuslaw High School Athletics - Part II

A tough as nails football player and Viking legend were just some of the former Siuslaw athletes inducted into the Siuslaw High School Hall of Fame ceremony on Friday, Aug. 11, bringing eight new people into the fold.

“If you look at the people being in-

ducted today, and you think it took 12 years for these people to get in, it’s just a sign of the type of success that Siuslaw High School had going back many, many years,” Siuslaw High School Athletic Director Chris Johnson said in an introduction to the meeting, which was an oppor-

Brad Wilson (1976) Football, basketball, track The biggest talk our dad It wasn’t until the ninth ever had was when my dad grade that his coordination sat me and my brother down started to come together, when we were really little,” and in his sophomore year, Brad Wilson said. “He told he was on the varsity team. us, ‘Don’t ever let anybody But one night, after he atpick on you. If you let some- tempted to intercept a pass, body do that, they’re go- the receiver struck Wilson ing to pick on you for your right in the lower spine. whole life. Stand up for “I fell to the ground and yourself. Win, lose or draw, my legs wouldn’t move, and they’ll never pick on you we all knew it wasn’t good. again.’ From that day on, I I couldn’t play football for a was fearless.” full year,” he said. “I asked When Wilson began play- the doctor if I could ever play ing football for Siuslaw, he football again, and he said, was small at just 145 points, ‘Well, my recommendation but the tough spirit his fa- is that you cannot play.’ He ther instilled on him led him didn’t say I couldn’t, he said to set a single-season rush- recommendation.” ing record in 1975, amassing So he got a second opin1,405 yards and 15 touch- ion. downs in just eight and one“I said, ‘Hey dad, can I half games. play football? He said sure,” Wilson said he was first Wilson recalled. introduced to full contact In his junior year, Wilson football by his brother when was back on the field and he was 11. by his senior year, he racked “We shared a bedroom up even more records and and the beds were about six helped take the team to the feet apart,” Wilson recalled. state championship.

“And the object was whoev“When you’re playing er had the pillow was run- football, you think of all ning back. And if you made the stats,” Wilson said. “But it to the other bed, it was a once you’re through, the imtouchdown.” portant things have nothing When he actually started to do with that. When I look football properly in seventh back at my career, I don’t grade, it didn’t go well. think about me running the “I was just as awkward as ball or making a touchdown. could be,” Wilson said.

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tunity for athletes, coaches and friends to celebrate the school, and a life devoted to the love of sports.

This is the final part of a series celebrating the lives of past Siuslaw athletes.

Kevin McMullen Accepting for his brother Allen McMullen Football, basketball, track “Allen was 13 months on his way to the end.” older than I was, and he was McMullen, the first of Viking, no doubt about it,” many great running backs to Kevin McMullen said while suit up for coach Len Luteaccepting a posthumous ro, used a blend of power, award for his brother, Al- balance and deceptive speed len. “He told me one time, ‘I to emerge as Siuslaw’s career can’t wait to put on Blue and rushing leader with 2,264 Gold and go to Hans Peter- yards by the time he graduson Field.’ He lived for that. ated.

That’s what he wanted. And Then in 1972, he accomthat’s what he did. And I’m plished a feat no other Vireally proud of him.” king in history has been able When introducing the to match - registering three award, Don Hunt stated rushing touchdowns from that there were three out- beyond 60 yards in the same standing backs in the first game.

40 years of Siuslaw High But beyond the statistics, School Football. The first Allen was known for his rewas Del Reavis, followed by lationships with his team.

Tooey Emery.

“He was very much one of “Eighter years after Emery those guys that respected evcomes McMullen, bursting eryone on the team, even the onto the scene as a junior underclassmen,” Hunt said. in 1971,” Hunt said. “He “Sometimes seniors can be set a single season rushing pretty mean to the freshmen record with 1211 yards and and sophomores, make fun 16 touchdowns.” of them and bully them. It His signature moment wasn’t like that at all with that season was at Bandon, Allen.” the old Cranberry Bowl that Hunt reached out to Althey hosted, and hardly ever len’s former teammate, Rob lost.

Dimick for his memories of “They didn’t like losing Allen’s kindness.

“Allen was a really good that game,” Hunt said. “It was a 14-14 game, very late, guy. He treated the youngand there was only one play er guys on the freshmen and left in the game, the ball on JV teams like teammates the seven yard line. Alan we all looked up to Allen,” broke three different tackles See MCMULLEN page 5B

Florence books event draws writers, publisher and editors from west coast

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Since its first edition in 2010, the Florence Festival of Books has drawn nationally renowned authors, publishers and seminar speakers for a two-day event.

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Authors looking for publishers, and publishers looking for their next great-selling authors, expert panelists, avid readers, and book collectors will gather in a nearly 8000 sq. ft. exhibit hall with up to 50 exhibits—making this event a big annual favorite for bibliophiles.

FACE President Rachel Pearson invites the public, saying, “Join us at the 12th Annual Festival of Books as readers of all ages celebrate printed words and their digital versions, attend workshops by experts, purchase delicious chef-prepared food, and of course, buy lots of books. Exhibitors will include only authors and publishers with published works.

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Get your pet vaccinated and microchipped at OCHS Saturday Oregon Coast Humane Society (OCHS) has scheduled a Microchip and Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the shelter on Rhododendron Drive. Low-cost microchips and vaccines will be available. The clinic is open to healthy dogs and cats above 8 weeks old and available by appointment only.

Microchips cost $40 and vaccines cost $20 each. Dog vaccines available are rabies, DHPP, Leptospirosis, and Bordetella (kennel cough).

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“Our local veterinarian community is overwhelmed with requests from new patients,” she said. “We hope to lighten that stress, allowing animals to get the vaccines they need while they wait for appointments as new patients at our local clinics.”

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WILSON from page 1B I think of the lifelong friends that I made.”

He remembered his coach, Len Lutero, who made Wilson give 110 percent in everything he R did.

E No class I ever took in school prepared me for life - getting divorced, raising three boys on my own, holding the

same job for 30 years, or losing a loved one.

But football did. You had to work hard, never give up teamwork, all those things that helped me in life. Between my folks and coach Lutero, they gave me the tools to navigate through a sometimes unfair, cruel world.”

MCMULLEN from page 1B Dimick said.

Right before Allen passed in 2006, the Vikings were heading to the state game against Sisters. He wanted to go, and I said I would take him” his brother Kevin said. “His wife called me Friday night

and said, ‘He’s not going to make it.’ I said, ‘Okay, tell him I’ll come down after the game.’”

An hour before the game kicked off, Allen passed.

“I know he was at the game,” Allen said. “I know that was the only way he could get to that game.”

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Proceeds raised from the event will stay local and benefit breast cancer patients through Oregon Cancer Foundation. This Foundation provides a wide array of support and financial assistance that aids breast cancer patients with many facets of their cancer treat-

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It’s an opportunity to proudly raise awareness in the community and offer hope, strength, and courage to all women who have been affected by breast cancer.

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Early bird registration is $25 through August 31 and guarantees a t-shirt, pink ribbon pin, and swag bag. Registration from September 1 – October 1 is $35, and onsite registration on

October 1 is $45.

A fundraising event will also be held at the Florence Regional Arts Alliance to benefit the CoastBusters Walk for Breast Cancer, called Bra-Va. The event will be two-part, with a bra decorating party held Saturday, September 16 from noon-4 pm at FRAA (120 Maple St.).

An entry fee of $5 will include materials to create a decorated bra, along with refreshments.

Following the decorating party will be an auction on Saturday, November 4 from 3-5 pm at FRAA,

to auction off the beautifully decorated bras. All proceeds will go towards CoastBusters.

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Sponsorships are also available with marketing benefits on official event flyers, t-shirts, social media, and more.

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Design a logo for Florence Area Community Coalition the Florence resumes monthly meetings Veterans Day Parade Committee The Florence Veterans Day Parade Committee is looking for an official logo, and they want you to help! Get your creative ideas flowing and design and eye-catching show stealing new logo that will help the committee represent our Veterans and show all of your appreciation for them.

Designs are encouraged to be Patriotic and reflect values of our communities Veterans.

To enter, design a logo and upload either a .jpeg, .png, .tiff or .pdf format and submit it online at www.oregoncoastmilitarymuseum.com/VetParade, or mail to PO Box

2040, Florence, OR, 97439.

You can also bring a physical copy to the Oregon Coast Military Museum Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Submission deadline is Sept. 9.

The winning logo will receive a free Family Membership to the Oregon Coast Military Museum (valid for 1-year) and a Thank You gift basket. Design submission will become the property of the Florence Veterans Day Parade Committee (501c3 Non-profit) and may be used at their discretion.

After a summer break, the Florence Area Community Coalition will resume their monthly meetings on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 10:45 a.m. in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library District, located at 1460 Ninth St. FACC meetings are free and open to the public.

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meeting will feature a guest speaker, presenting information on a topic that will be of interest and use to the residents of this area.

This month’s speaker will be Libby Kennard, the Mid-Valley Coordinator for the Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (PRO).

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it organization with a mission of providing information and peer support to people living with Parkinson’s disease. Kennard will share information about the services and programs that PRO provides including counseling, support groups, education and exercise classes.

The mission of the

FACC is to improve the quality of life in Western Lane County through partnerships, networking, volunteerism, community involvement, education and awareness.

For more information, visit http://www.florenceareacc.org, or contact the FACC at florenceareacc@gmail.com.

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ANCHOR OF HOPE CHURCH Live like Jesus, share His Love.

1318 Rhododendron Driv www.anchorofhopeflo.com Sunday Service 11am Livestream on Facebook @anchorofhopeflo

FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025 Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages is at 9:00 a.m.

Online services at www.florenceunitedmethodist.org or find us on Facebook.

BAHA’I FAITH OF FLORENCE Monthly Interfaith Devotions in-person & Zoom 4th Monday 7:00 pm “Ye are all leaves of one tree ...” -Baha’i Writings Join us on Facebook: Florence Baha’i Community For info and meeting location: 541-590-0779 ALL ARE WELCOME!

FOURSQUARE CHURCH 1624 Highway 101 (next to A&W) –- 997-6337 Pastor George Pagel – Something for the entire family.

Sunday Service 10:00 am Wednesday Bible Study returns this Fall.

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NEW LIFE LUTHERAN E.L.C.A. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 21st & Spruce Streets—997-8113 4590 Hwy. 101 N, across from Fred MeyerPastor, Paul Strike • All are welcome.

541 997-7418 Sunday in-person worship service@ 10:30.

SUNDAY SERVICES - Adult Bible Study Also available to you on website 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; www.florencenewlifelutheran.org.

High School Youth 7- 9 PM MID-WEEK- Women’s Bible Study-Tuesday PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW 10:00-Noon and Thursday 3996 N Hwy 101 541-997-7136 7:00-8:00PM; Men’s Bible Study Thursday Internet and in person Sunday Services at 10:30am, 8:00-9:30 AM; Middle Adult Sunday School is at 9:30am.

School Youth Wed. 7-9 PM. Call the church for details.

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CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) Corner of 10th & Maple- 541-997-3533 “War is still not the answer.” FCNL Sunday 9am We meet Sunday’s at 11am in our homes.

1st Service in person Call 541-515-8191 for locations.

Sunday 11am 2nd Service in person & Online RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, L.C.M.S. Children’s Church (0yrs-12yrs) in person & Online Worship Services 10 am • Bible Study 9:00 am Wednesdays at 7pm Pastor Steve Waterman https://www.florencecrossroadag.org/church-online 85294 Hwy. 101 S. – 997-8038 Other platforms update after the service.

Facebook.com/ResurrectionLutheranChurchFlorence florencecrossroadag.org www.puppro.wixite.com/rlcflorence office@florencecrossroadag.org ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL Church Welcomes You FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Worship Sun. 10am Wed 11am 2135 19th St. 2nd & Ivy - 541-997-2961 - Non-Denominational 541-997-6600 standssecretary19@gmail.com Labyrinth & Service is on Sunday at 10:00 am Garden daily 8am-5pm Sunday Service also streaming live at 10am “Be the change.” at florencechurch.com FLORENCE JEWISH HAVURAH MEETS ONE FRIDAY NIGHT MONTHLY 541-590-3611 OR 831-419-6275 FLORENCE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 87738 Hwy 101 at Heceta Beach Road RUAUU? Come explore the answer with us.

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SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF THE DUNES CATHOLIC CHURCH 1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312 COVID-19 Compliant Masses have been scheduled.

Please call our office for details.

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Florence Food Share looks for artists for Empty Bowls It’s planning time, and Florence Food share is searching for artists to participate in its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser.

The 26th annual event will be held the first weekend in December at the Florence Events Center.

“If you’re not a potter making ceramic bowls, there is no need to worry; we accept artwork from artists who work in all mediums,” said Empty Bowls Committee member Desiree Clifton. “Food Share can also help with supplies and ceramic firing for artists, thanks to the generosity of community sponsors.”

Every year, Empty Bowls presents handmade bowls, various art pieces, and extensive si-

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lent auction items to the public for purchase. All proceeds contribute to Florence Food Share’s mission to help alleviate hunger in Western Lane County. Local artists, volunteers, and the business community all work together to make this family friendly event successful.

The Empty Bowls planning committee is making a call to community members who would like to participate by creating bowls, or by donating artwork or silent auction items.

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Please complete an application and return to 97j@ siuslaw.k12.or.us or the Siuslaw School District Office, 2111 Oak Street, Florence, OR 97439, by September 11, 2023, no later than 5 p.m. Information and application can be found on the district website at www. siuslaw.k12.or.us/o/siuslaw-school-district/page/ budget-committee-openings.

New Trauma Healing group in Florence the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, from 10am12pm. All self-identified women are welcome to join.

For more information, call 541-590-3877 or email GenHealbyAlysone@gmail.com.

Dave Cowden brings classic rock to Starlight Cabaret

National recording artist and local resident Dave Cowden will be playing at the Starlight Cabaret on Friday, Sept.

15 at the Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, located at 87738 US Hwy 101.

The show, which will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m., will feature classic rocks standards from the Fifties, Sixties and Seventies that the audience will know and love.

Donations are appreciated. To book tickets, email dmichaelproductionsnw@gmail.com.

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structions. Application deadline September 30, 2023.

HELP WANTED All Positions - Papa Murphy’s - Under New Ownership- $14-16/ hr. includes tips. Apply in person or at indeed. com. 1737 12th Street, 541-997-7272.

Associate Teacher - Early Childhood CARES has a position opening for an Associate Teacher for Florence classroom.

Position manages, plans, and implements daily activities in a preschool classroom that includes children with developmental delays and disabilities. For complete job announcement, requirements, and application instructions, refer to job #532395 on UO jobs page at careers.uoregon.edu.

Open until filled. EO/ AA/ADA institution committed to cultural diversity.

Client Advocate positions- Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority is hiring for three Client Advocate positions within the Crisis Response Program.

These positions are full time with benefits.

Client Advocates work with law enforcement and community partner agencies to help people experiencing mental health issues.

See https://wlfea.org for job description and application in-

FLORENCE

Crew Members – McDonalds is seeking enthusiastic & outgoing individuals looking for flexible schedule flexible hours. TEXT: OR192 to 38000 to apply.

Customer Service Representative Zolezzi Insurance Agency is looking for a licensed customer service representative at their Florence location. Email resumes to craig@zianw.com.

Housekeeping Driftwood Shores Resort is hiring in the housekeeping department. We need Housekeepers. We offer competitive wages and .

Pick up an application at the front desk or call to speak to the Head of Housekeeping. 541997-8263.

Maintenance Position - Florentine Estates - Full Time with competitive wages and benefits including PTO, paid holidays, health insurance & IRA. Duties include general maintenance and grounds maintenance.

Job requires valid ODL, criminal history check and drug testing. Call 541-997-1762 M-F 8-4 for application/ Resume information.

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Teaching Assistant - Early Childhood CARES has a position opening for a Teaching Assistant for Florence classroom.

Position assists with the preparation and implementation of appropriate curriculum for preschool children with developmental delays and disabilities.

For complete job announcement, requirements, and application instructions, refer to job #532382 on UO jobs page at careers. uoregon.edu. Open until filled.

EO/AA/ADA institution committed to cultural diversity.

Wastewater Treatment Operator (Level 1 – 3)- The City of Florence is recruiting for one vacancy to support the Public Works Department.

The position filled will depend upon the qualifications of the selected candidate.

The hiring pay range depends upon the qualifications and position filled, but ranges from $18.36-$32.65/hr.

The application period closes August 28th at 4:00 pm.

This a 40-hour per week position that includes employer paid medical premiums and other great benefits. This is a great position for someone that has experience in construction or in utility treatment/distribu-

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tion and wants to work as part of a great small team.

To learn more about the role and apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/ careers/florenceor. The city only accepts electronic applications.

Questions may be directed to (541) 5904012 or recruitment@ ci.florence.or.us. The City of Florence is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.

Sweet Boy need New Start Purebred Maltese is one year old and looking for love. Shy rescue that is ready to shine with a little TLC. Loves dogs and cats. $400.00. jtc.snider@gmail.com

PUBLIC NOTICE The Florence Planning Commission will hold an evidentiary public hearing at 5:30 PM on September 12, 2023 at Florence City Hall, located at 250 Highway 101, Florence, OR concerning the following recommendation to City Council: PC 23 17 TA 04 & PC 23 CA 01 – Transportation Systems Plan Code Update and Comprehensive Plan Amendments: City-initiated amendments to Florence City Code Title 10 to implement state legislation related to transportation systems, and update definitions, parking standards, driveway separation distances and street typicals for cross sections, and housekeeping amendments. Amendments to the Florence Realization Comprehensive Plan include Chapters 2: Land Use and 12: Transportation and Appendices to adopt the 2023 Florence TSP. This meeting will occur in person and via video conference. Meetings air live on Cable Channel 191 and stream at www.ci.florence. or.us/citymanager/ public-meetings-live.

GARAGE SALES Estate Sale!

9/1-9/3 8am-3pm each day 87746 Saltaire St Large bought items will be scheduled with buyers to be picked up from 3pm-6pm each day.

Garage Sale Saturday September 9th 9am-3pm 65 Park Village Dr. Florence Variety of household items and some hobby stuff

MED EQUIPMENT Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with the compact design and long-lasting battery of Inogen One. Free information kit! Call 855-792-9764.

MISC FOR SALE Free Moving Boxes and Packing Materials. Call: 541-5511996. Leave a message if now answer.

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Total Gym - Almost New – All Extras $700 Call for Appt.

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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to the community, Boy Scouts of America Camp Baker is partnering with the Department of Defense via the Innovative Readiness Training Program to provide civil engineering assistance: widening roads, installing conduit, and other construction. This will take place September 6-10, 2023. Any individuals with questions or who would like to objections to military assistance for this project may contact Stan and Ann Anderson 541-997-3526 or email stanapac1@gmail. com. Failure to file comments will be considered an effective waiver of objections to military assistance.

Publication Dates: August 25 & 1, 2023.

LEGAL NOTICE CLAIMS against the Estate of DANIEL A. LAGALO, of Florence, Oregon, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB06915, are required to be presented, with proper vouchers, to the Personal Representative, TAMRA S. PIERSON, at 417 Juniper St, Florence, OR 97439, within four (4) months from Friday, August 18, 2023, the date of first publication, or such claims may be barred.

Any person whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the court records, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative. /s/ Laurel L. Ferguson, Attorney for Personal Representative, PO Box 1153, 327 Laurel St.,Florence, OR 97439.

Publication Dates: August 18, 25 & September 1, 2023

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DEADLINES Legal Notices, Regular classified ads, Boxed, Display Classified Ads, Vehicle/Boat Promos & Service Directory - Thursday, end of day one week and one day prior to publication date.

ADJUSTMENTS If your advertisement appears incorrectly, notify us immediately.

We will not be responsible for more than

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Testimony shall be given in in-person or in writing or through a request to participate in the conference call.

Those testifying via conference call must complete and submit a speaker’s card by 3:30 the day of the hearing. For additional information on the criteria, proposal or how to provide testimony, or any other questions, visit the City of Flor-

ence website at www. ci.florence.or.us/bc-pc/ request-address-planning-commission-speakers-card, contact the City of Florence Planning Department at (541) 9978237, or visit the City’s website at www.ci.florence.or.us. Publication Date: September 1, 2023.

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Beautiful residence has 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 1736 sq. ft. of living space. Fully fenced yard & 2-car garage w/repair pit. Garden paradise with a upstairs loft, open kitchen, main bath w/jetted tub. Additional buildable lot. $599,000 List #1175/23176942

Three bedroom two-story home with 2124 sq. ft. of living space. Upper level main living space has 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, and full kitchen. Lower level has finished living space with slider to fenced yard. $384,000 List #1163/23611822

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.53 Acre flag-lot nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac in the beautiful gated community of Fawn Ridge West.

Property has paved road access. All City of Florence utilities, in a beach area neighborhood. $120,000 List #1162/23445033

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NOTICE OF POTENTIAL ORDINANCE PASSAGE On September 11, 2023, the City of Florence City Council will review and consider an ordinance concerning the following…

Ordinance No. 8, Series 2023 – An Ordinance amending Florence City Code Chapter 7-1 regarding parking on city streets and impounding vehicles parked in violation of the code.

This notice serves as official publication of the availability of the ordinances. The full text of these Ordinances is available on the City of Florence website at www.ci.florence.or.us, on or before Monday, September 4, 2023, or may be inspected at Florence City Hall, 250 Hwy 101, Florence, Oregon during regular business hours.

Persons wishing to address the City Council may submit comments in writing or may provide verbal comments.

Written testimony may be submitted by: 1.

Email to the City Recorder at cityrecorder@ci.florence. or.us; 2.

Mail to Florence City Hall; Attn: City Council, 250 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439 3.

Drop off at Florence City Hall (250 Hwy 101) during regular business hours, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or at the City of Florence drop box located at Florence City Hall to the right of the main entrance. ** NOTE: Written comments must be received at least 2 hours prior to the start of the meeting (September 11, 2023 at 3:30 p.m.) to be distributed to the City Council and made part of the record.

Citizens may provide verbal comments / testimony at the meeting either in person or virtually. In order to participate verbally at the meeting, citizens are required to complete a speaker’s card at least 1 hour prior to the start of the meeting (September 11, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.). Speaker’s cards are available online at www.ci.florence.or.us/council/request-to-address-citycouncil-speakers-card, or by contacting the City Recorder via email at cityrecorder@ci.florence.or.us or by phone

at 541-997-3437.

For more information about this notice, or any Florence City Council proceedings, please contact City Recorder Lindsey White at 541-997-3437, or via email at cityrecorder@ ci.florence.or.us. Publication Date September 1st, 2023.

PUBLIC NOTICE In the matter of the estate of, DOROTHY M. MCGUIRE, DECEASED Case No.: 23PB05963, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached to the undersigned personal representative at P. O. Box B, Florence, Oregon, 97439, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Scott T. Bailey, Attorney at Law, P.C. at P.O. Box B, Florence, Oregon 97439. Dated and first published August 18th, 2023. Publication Dates: August 18, 25 & Sept 1, 2023.

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lished: Sept 1st, 8th & 15th, 2023. Keith A. Grigg, Personal Representative, Kay Hyde-Patton, Attorney for Personal Representative, Leahy Cox, LLP, 188 W. B Street, Bldg.

N, Springfield, Oregon 97477. (541) 746 9621.

Publication Dates: September 1, 8 & 15, 2023.

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NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed and has qualified as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Linda Sue James, deceased, Lane County Probate No. 23PB07470. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at 188 West B Street, Bldg. N, Springfield, Oregon 97477, or the claims may be barred.

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HOROSCOPES ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may want to move your relationship in a different direction, but your partner is resistant.

This could be a conflict, or something that opens up a dialogue.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you might feel like doing all you can to make a problem go away, and think that acting immediately is the way to go. But ponder a few options beforehand.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, a professional opportunity that seems to have many positive financial outcomes actually could have a down side to it. It’s best if you do your research before acting.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 You may think that others do not understand you, Cancer. But

that may be a good thing. You can focus on explaining your position and maybe make a few friends along the way.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you tend to be attracted to things that tempt fate or may even be considered forbidden. When others want you to walk the straight and narrow for a bit, it could be tough.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, an opportunity to get away presents itself. Enjoy this muchneeded respite and don’t he afraid to go the extra mile to ensure the trip is as memorable as possible.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 You may want to do it all, Libra, but sometimes you have to let others know you have limits. When you don’t, it is easy to get taken advantage of or run yourself ragged.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, are you ready for an adventure? Identify some new hobbies and then learn all you can about getting out there and doing those types

of activities with frequency.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 A loved one may want to be more cozy with you this week, but you’re content to have ample space and do your own thing, Sagittarius. Let your views be heard on this situation.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you may want to tell a loved one what they want to hear right now to make a difficult situation go away. However, that only postpones the inevitable tough talk.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 You have been feeling like it is time to break away from your regular routine, Aquarius. It could be because there has been added stress on your shoulders. A vacation may be needed.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 There are some limits to doing all of the work on your own, Pisces.

First off, you may lack the time and the expertise. Bring on helpers this week if anyone is available.

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11781 Alder Avenue, Mapleton - Lovely 3 bedroom home with additional back lot, fruit trees, mountain views and many upgrades. Wood floors, high ceilings, wood burning fireplace, and an additional 4th bedroom suite with its own exterior entrance. $375,000. #3481- 23614222

3030 Pine St, North Bend - About as close as you can get to SWOCC without being on campus. Clean, well cared for original home. Two-car garage, huge living room and kitchen, big bedrooms. Fenced backyard, close to schools and shopping. Potential owner financing. $375,000. #3474-23273688

89510 Hwy 101 #9 - 1991 Fleetwood 2 bdrm, 2 bath home in the 55+ Buck Lake Park. Split bdrms, foam insulated roof, thermo pane windows with large back deck. Borders Siuslaw National Forest land within 50' of Dune Lake and 100' from Buck Lake and communal areas. $119,000. #3473-23159403

Tahkenitch Lake Float House - Rare and incredible opportunity. Boat access only. Battery powered electricity, nice hot water and shower, compost toilet, refrigerator and range use propane and in working order. Fishing and boating paradise. Can not be a rental. $99,000. #3475-23087023

494 Hwy 101 - HWY 101 frontage commercial building within walking distance to Old Town. Retail on main floor, living space upstairs. Perfect investment or work/ live space in Florence! Currently leased. $375,000. #3280-21490746

87657 Hwy 101 - Don't miss this business/living opportunity! This 2808 Sq Ft commercial building on 1.52 acre is the perfect place for your business. Upstairs is a 3 bed, 1 bath living area with a kitchen and living room.

This unique property has great potential! $399,000. #3440-23528647

89326 Levage Dr - This 1646 sqft, 2 bed, 2 bath home sits on 0.24 acres with views of Sutton Lake. The adjacent lot has plenty of space for storage and has RV hookups. This property is a great place to relax and build your dream home at the same time! $650,000. #3476-23336359

5761 Lake St - Panoramic views of Siltcoos Lake!

Completely remodeled, upgraded 3 bdrm, 2 bath home on an acre. Granite counters, cook island, LVP floors, stainless appliances. Views from each room, RV parking or room for toys. This is a must-see! $597,900. #347123189605

1198 Winsome Cir - Great in-town home on quiet culde-sac. This home has a beautiful kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances and open concept living.

3 bdrms, 2 baths with a large bonus room above the otversized garage. $642,000. #3418-23197925

25040 Pistol River Lp, Gold Beach - Own your own private oceanfront retreat. 5 acres of pristine land on the bluff with a guest cottage and panoramic views of Meyers Beach. Open concept living, fully equipped kitchen, patio, and exterior hot tub enclosure. $1,675,000. #3447-23683078

1699 27th St - New 2020, 1 bdrm, 1 bath manufactured home. The open-concept layout seamlessly connects the living area to a wellequipped kitchen, creating an inviting space for entertaining or unwinding. The bedroom offers ample natural light and closet space. $125,000. #3464-23169350

165 Outer Dr - 1992 Park Model, 1 bdrm, 1 bath with vaulted ceilings and a loft area, plus an enclosed office entrance. Property also has a neat detached guest unit that is 1 bdrm, 1 bath with kitchenette. Large, covered patio deck includes hot tub and yard. $210,000. #344823366180

5170 Grand Ave #4 - Adorable home in Big Spruce Mobile Home Park. Private oasis with no neighbor on one side and a paver front patio. 2 bdrms, 1 bath, indoor laundry, updated kitchen with cook island, and mud room. Fenced back patio to BBQ and relax. $145,000. #3468-23087005

63 Shoreline Dr - Wonderful home with amazing views in gated Shelter Cove. Nestled on top of a hill catch beautiful Siuslaw River and distant ocean views. This home has both a breakfast nook and a formal dining room, plus full-span deck in front. $899,999. #344323215919

264 Nopal St – Charming and cozy 2 bdrm home walking distance to Florence Old Town. Fenced front yard, spacious backyard with 2 storage sheds. Great in-town location close to restaurants, shopping, Old Town, the Siuslaw River, and the Port. $445,000. #3401-23410519

87735 Hwy 101 #11 - Nicely updated and spacious 2 bdrm, 1 bath mobile-only. Newer windows and sliders, recently painted kitchen and newer appliances. Enjoy the new deck on 3 sides and creek frontage. Convenient carport and storage shed as well. $99,500. #342423151866

92030 Hwy 101 - The only home on the Oregon Coast with unobstructed view of Heceta Head Lighthouse!

40 private acres on Cape Creek, surrounded by State Park and Forest Service lands. 1725 sqft home with shop, bunk house and guest cabin. $1,690,000. #345423061174

206 Bourbon St - Located in the unique community of Coast Village, this charming 2 bdrm, 2 bath mobile home offers the comforts of an office, utility room, garden area, as well as covered parking and a workshop. Embrace relaxation and excitement in this gated community! $250,000. #3470-23574411

89510 Hwy 101 #10 - A peaceful setting for this 1975 Manufactured Fuqua mobile home. Backs up to the forest/greenbelt for great views and wind protection.

Workshop has new pressure-treated wood floor and new sliding glass door. $130,000. #3412-23373792

3760 Hwy 101 #5 - Coastal cutie, refreshed, furnished and ready for you! Lots of updates since '19 including flooring, carpet, windows, interior paint, furnace, range, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, and walk in shower with seat. Newer washer/dryer included. Forced air heat. $105,000. #3433-23400176

1600-67 Rhododendron Dr - This unique 2 bdrm, 2 bath home sits on 0.19 acres right next to the clubhouse of Greentrees. Very spacious living room with wood stove.

This is not a manufactured home, it was built onsite with modular components and a perimeter foundation. $350,000. #3417-23416009

1600-140 Rhododendron Dr - Wonderful manufactured home in Greentrees. 2 bed, 1-1/2 bath home with 1008 sq ft, den, kitchen, living room, and an extra space that could be an office. 2-car carport and an outside work area with laundry room and storage. $345,000. #345223285399

Hemlock Street #1508 – Wooded investment lot located South of Florence, but still just minutes from Old Town, dunes and more! No current improved access to the property. Buy now - build later! $20,000. #3378-22427654

Clearwater Cove Way #2500 – This area of fine homes with partial lake views would make a wonderful site for your new home. Located in the South Lakes area on a paved cul-de-sac. Septic approved, cleared, sunny and ready to go. $225,000. #3216-21617899

Bonnett Way #29 – Come build your custom dream home in beautiful, gated Fawn Ridge West. Unique, upscale neighborhood with city utilities ready and approved.

Hear the ocean on this quiet cul-de-sac with potential ocean views from second story home. $130,000. #328221376459

8 Wild Winds St - Riverfront 2 bdrm, 2 bath house with HOA dock and riverfront trail. Meticulously maintained, featuring an open floorplan, river views, hardwood floors, central VAC system, modern appliances, and an oversized garage. $589,000. #3428-23153473

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