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Commission allows McGuire named Dunes City mayor home to be built

By TONY REED Siuslaw News

Neighbors expressed frustration during a lengthy Planning Commission discussion regarding a request to build a manufactured home at 7th and Laurel Streets while keeping a travel trailer nearby to serve as a temporary residence.

The property is located at the corner of 7th and Laurel Streets in Florence and is divided into two 2,500 square foot parcels.

Property owner Brian “Bud” Castleman asked for a conditional use permit without a design review, a temporary conditional use permit and variance request. His plan is to construct a manufactured home on the east parcel and park a travel trailer on the west parcel during construction.

Staff explained that single use dwellings are exempt from design review but need a conditional use permit and that the proposed unit is in compliance with local rules.

The request to use an RV also meets code requirements if it’s not blocking other uses.

After a lengthy explanation of variance requests and measurements, staff said the project would meet local requirements and a variance to reduce front and rear yard sizes is the most practical solution based on the small lot size. An alley entrance is also the only feasible solution, for the same reason, according to staff reports. Since manufactured homes come in set sizes and shapes, many will not fit on the small lot without variance and setback adjustments.

“The variances do not create special privileges for the lot or the property owner, they are to get minimum required items on the lot,” planner Clare Kurth said.

While staff recommended approval of the requests, neighbors had other issues with the way the property owner has been using the lots for over a year.

When asked, staff said the RV currently parked there is not in compliance with city codes.

His plans Castleman said he has been staying in a travel trailer parked on the property and has paid all necessary fees for hookups there but still doesn’t have water or power.

Asked for his inten-

tions, Castleman said he wants to put a new manufactured home on the small lot, with a slight front deck and a carport out back.

“The carport and driveway will be pretty much out of sight,” he said, noting that he wanted to get the house on site as soon as possible. When asked, he said the RV and onsite building materials would go away when the home is installed, possibly until the end of April.

Neighbors weigh in Neighbor Pat Oliver said she submitted photos of the property and another lot owned by Castleman, where she said travel trailers have been parked. Oliver said he has been living in the unpermitted travel trailer and said the proposed porch would be too close to the sidewalk.

Sarah Long expressed concern over the word “temporary,” saying people have been coming and going from the property and several trailers have been located there over the past year to 18 months. She said old building material has been collected onsite and “It looks like a junkyard over there.” Long said a possible “outhouse” has been built on the property and neighbors are tired of the traffic and smells.

“How long is temporary?” she asked. “This has been going on for way too long.”

Deena and David Lapore said while they’re not against the building of a home, trash in lots looks bad and prompts homeless persons to stop and look through it. David said police have been called to the property before. He questioned where the toilet waste from the RV goes.

“Just do something,” he said. “Be part of the neighborhood, not the issue of the neighborhood.”

Deena said the original permit to divide the lot said nothing about using it for materials storage and asked for a definition of what “temporary” will look like.

“Isn’t this what city codes are for? So things like this don’t happen and go on and on without the residents being given … I didn’t get a letter about this.”

Neighborly support Neighbor Lori Mattson spoke of the building materials, which she said See HOME page 4A

By TONY REED Siuslaw News

Dunes City swore in Ed McGuire as mayor at its Nov. 15 City Council meeting.

McGuire, also a Dunes City Planning commissioner, was chosen through interviews conducted by an ad hoc committee. According to Recorder Jamie Mills, the city attorney has recommended that McGuire not serve on the commission while mayor.

“So, we’re also looking for planning commissioners,” she said.

Mills said the city received seven applications for the council and will

Cheering to help cheerleaders

Ashlyn Hart and Clair Lindell help the Boys and Girls Club youth cheerleaders perform a balancing feat. Photos by Tony Reed/Siuslaw News

By TONY REED Siuslaw News Three groups of cheerleaders performed before an enthusiastic audience in a showcase at Siuslaw Elementary School on Nov. 15 to help two of their own go to London.

Cheerleaders Claire Lindell and Ashlyn Hart will travel over the Atlan-

tic at year’s end but need to do their own fundraising for the trip. Hart explained to the crowd that she and Lindell attended a cheer camp over the summer where they tried out for the All-American team.

“Me and Claire are going to London Dec. 26, we’ll be there for a week and we’ll be cheering in

the London New Years Day Parade,” she said.

The showcase featured performances by the high school and Boys and Girls Siuslaw High cheerleaders Club youth cheer teams go all the way up to help as well as an all-star per- two other cheerleaders formance. Raffle priz- raise money to go to es were handed out by London. Photos by Tony cheerleaders at the end of Reed/Siuslaw News fundraising goal of about the showcase.

Lindell explained af- $8,000 since it costs terward that they have a See CHEER page 9A

Commission to continue Dollar General application

By TONY REED Siuslaw News The Florence Planning Commission seemed close to approving a design review for a 10,640 square-foot Dollar General Store on Highway 101, but delayed the process a month for further consideration.

The proposed location is between Burger King and Chen’s Restaurant on Highway 101 on the northeast corner of 35th St. At its Nov. 14 meeting, the commission heard a report from Planner Roxanne Johnston, who noted that the original application came in June 19 and has since been locally published. The design review looked at whether

INSIDE Obituaries — A2 Sports — B1

Dunes City Recorder Jamie Mills swears in new mayor Ed McGuire at the start of the Nov. 25 meeting. Photo by Tony Reed/Siuslaw News conduct interviews. close of the Aug. 9 City Former Mayor Sheldon Council meeting, saying Meyer resigned at the “I think that you deserve

better. I’m not sure I’ve been that attentive or on top of things, for numerous reasons. Officially, I’m resigning as of right now.” Councilors thanked him for his service, which includes being mayor five times.

Rory Hammond and Robert Orr resigned soon after, citing family illness and personal conflicts, respectively.

Council president Susan Snow served as interim mayor in the meantime.

Mills explained that councilors usually fill vacated mayoral positions, but the two who submitted applications withdrew them later.

Opinions — A3 Classifieds — B6-7

Once approved and permitted, a Dollar General store will be located A drawing of the building front was just north of Burger King in Florence. shown to the Planning Commission. Photo by Tony Reed/Siuslaw News Photo by Tony Reed/Siuslaw News be responsiCommissioners mulled project plans met criteria related to zoning, parking, landscaping, lighting, storm water management and others.

She said the store would share access with Burger King and said trees would need to be planted in dividers between them.

Dollar General would

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ble for maintaining a 6-foot fence between the business and a neighborhood to the east.

Johnston said developers would need to use best management practices to manage storm water.

The storefront will face Highway 101, with some parking out front and some on the south side.

several aspects of the building, from color combinations to lighting options, and spent some time discussing the proposed depth of the front entryway. When asked, Kirk Farrelly, PE, of Capital Growth Buchalter, said making small changes to aspects of the See DOLLAR page 9A

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OBITUARIES BERNHARDT—RobBURKHART—Robert Calvin and Mary Elizaert Owen Bernhardt, Sr., Steven Burkhart died at beth (Scarberry) Prater.

85, passed away peacefully home in Florence, Oregon The family came to Florat his son’s home on Saturday, ence in 1950. Trudy was in Vancouver, October 28, preceded in death by Carl, Wash., on No2023, at the age her husband of 69 years, vember 2, 2023. of 72. He was and her sisters Laura He is survived born on July Wieczorek, Ilet Scarberry, by his wife Do14, 1951, to and Ruby Pace. She is surris; son Robert Jr. Nancy L Mar- vived by her siblings Violet (Butch); daughter tin and John R Ruede and Jerry Prater, his RoxAna; stepBurkhart at Bo- wife Ida, and numerous Robert daughter MeloHing Air Force nieces and nephews.

Bernhardt dy; sister Linda; Base Hospital Trudy is also survived and many grandchildren Washington, DC. by her children Bev Eland great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will liott (husband Ken), Roger Close family gave him be held on Sunday, No- Center (wife Pixie), and the nickname Sonny, but vember 19th, 1 pm at Flor- Randy Center. She adored for most others he was ence Seventh-day Adven- her nine grandchildren, known as Bob. He was tist Church 4445 Hwy 101 their spouses, and her 18 born on Sept. 16, 1938, in Florence, Oregon. in lieu great grandchildren.

North Bend, Ore., to Rob- of flowers or gifts, donaTrudy loved gardenert and Viola Bernhardt. tions may be made to one ing. She grew beautiful He had two siblings, sister of these charities: 3ABN flowers and in later years Linda and brother Dean. at www.3abn.org; TAD- loved to grow vegetables The family settled in Ma- SAW {Train a Dog Save a which she shared with her pleton, Ore., where he Soldier) www.tadsay.org; church family and friends. graduated from Mapleton Wounded Warrior Project She was often called the High School. He married at www.support.wound- “The Tomato Lady.” She Roberta Rae Palmer in edwarriorproject.org loved to read mysteries, 1957 and together they He is survived by his crochet, and do jigsaw had three children, Robert wife Susan Burkhart, six puzzles. In early years Jr (Butch), Mark and Rox- children Jason (Tara.) Bur- she sewed for the family Ana. khart, John Burkhart, Re- and enjoyed crafting. She Roberta passed away bekah Burkhart, Samuel cared for countless chilfrom cancer in 1981. Son (Melody) Burkhart, Gen- dren in church nurseries Mark passed away from evieve {Joseph) Tremain, and fed people at church cancer as well.

Elizabeth Burkhart, and socials for years. She loved Bob worked as a log nine grandchildren. to cook and have people truck driver, a logger and He spent his last work- in. She and Carl welcomed a mechanic. Over his life, ing years cooking and many people new to the he lived in many Oregon caring for the Residents at Florence area. Fishing and towns, including Maple- Shorewood Senior Living. crabbing were favorite acton, North Bend, Coos He wanted all to know tivities, so fish fries and Bay, Eugene, Aloha, Cor- that he loved God and crab dinners were often nelius and Salem, as well loved his family. on the menu. She loved to as in Arizona and Vancouhelp people including asver, Wash.

CENTER—Gertrude sisting older friends with Bob was preceded in Trudy Center passed away their transition to leaving death by his parents, Rob- November 2, Florence to be ert and Vi; his brother 2023, at the age closer to famDean: his wife Roberta; of 86 surroundily or moving and his son Mark. ed by her family. locally into asMemorial services for She is now in the sisted living. family and close friends arms of her heavTrudy and will be held on Saturday, enly Savior. her husband Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. at the She was born Carl built Mapleton Evangelical in Paw Paw, Kenmore than fifty Gertrude Church, 87978 Riverview tucky on May 2, homes in the “Trudy” Center Florence area.

Ave, Mapleton, OR 97453 1937, one of six children born to James It was not unusual to see

her setting trusses, running the cat, painting a house, doing whatever needed to be done. It gave her great pleasure to see those homes being built.

A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, November 18th, at First Baptist Church, Florence, Oregon.

Thank you to the hospice team and to Burns Crematorium

in 1987 when Kent transferred to the Florence Les Schwab as brake and alignment technician, which he excelled at for the next 30 some years. He retired at the end of 2014. Kent was well known in the community, having six children and 11 grandchildren. He helped anyone he could, and was always willing to find an answer if he didn’t have one. Kent was an active member of CommuniGIBSON—Kent Gib- ty Baptist Church where son was born to Boyd and he will be greatly missed.

Temple Gibson January Kent is survived by his 16, 1958. He wife Teresa, two was the youngbrothers Mitch est of four boys, Gibson and Keland is preceded ly Gibson, all six in death by both kids and eleven parents and his grandchildren. oldest brother.

Services will Kent married be held SaturTeresa in June day November Kent of 1978 and to18, 2023 at four Gibson gether they have pm. The public six children. Kent and Te- is invited to attend. resa moved to Florence

STOBER—Gregory Charles Stober, longtime educator, firefighter, and world traveler, passed away on October 27, 2023. He will be missed by all who were lucky to have known a n d loved him.

Born Gregory t o Stober Katherine and Anthony Stober on March 11, 1956, Greg spent his childhood years growing up in Richmond, California. After graduating from high school, he moved to Oregon, earning his master’s degree in special education from the University of Oregon in 1978. His teaching career encompassed the Siuslaw School District, Elmira See OBITS page 4A

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LETTERS (Editor’s Note: Submissions are always welcome as part of our goal to encourage community discussion and exchange of perspectives.)

Say thank you I found out from Rite Aid I have to wait until Tuesday, next week to talk to their corporate managers to set up a thank you box I have. But could you still encourage folks to send Thank yous

to staff or drop off at the store? Hopefully by next Tuesday I can place my box & variety of thank you notes. They close the 29th of November.

— Lisa Mallett, Florence

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I nearly became a Florence resident as a kid when my dad was offered the city manager’s job, but now, after being gifted with the key to the city, we shall henceforth consider ourselves honorary citizens!

With our sincere gratitude, — Paul and Vicki Linnman

Live rough and know the real world

By Jacob Richards Guides in the outdoor industry inevitably come up with collective nicknames for customers.

On horseback they’re “dudes,” on the river they’re “mers” — short for customers — and

they’re “sticks” if you’re trying to trick a trout.

Sometimes the terms trend a little negative — “flatlander” comes to mind, and there’s another name I’ve come to use but need to explain it.

It comes out of what I do: For the last decade,

I’ve guided multi-day whitewater fly-fishing trips through western Colorado’s Gunnison Gorge during the summer. Then I spend the fall guiding horseback hunting outfits in wilderness. It adds up to around 100 nights a year sleeping rough.

I’ve met a lot of people from all over the country, and, sad to say, too many s e e m oblivious to how s c a r c e clean water is in the outback and also how much work it takes to make water safe for drinking.

That’s why I sometimes call them “water poopers.”

Spill a big batch of filtered water, treat a horse like a car rather than a living being, or behave in some other entitled way, and you might get saddled with this moniker. If a client takes offense, I explain that a water-pooper assumes that a flush toilet is necessary to life, and they usually agree: “Yep, that’s me. Never thought about it that way.”

On the river, and in hunting camp, water is precious: We filter every drop of water that we drink. We haul the water from the river or the creek to camp and then let gravity filters purify it, one drop at a time.

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toilet setup with a great view, but some clients never get over their distaste of having to use it.

At trip’s end, our portable toilet gets packed out, leaving nothing behind.

On the mountain every fall, we usually have to dig two 5-footdeep outh o u s e h o l e s at least 40 paces from the main tents. After a stalagmite of poop and toilet paper inevitably forms, the “campjack” has the unlucky job of knocking over the tower. We fill in the hole when it’s three-quarters full and then dig a new one.

Wilderness guides love saying things like “misery makes memories,” or “embrace the suck.” It’s good for a laugh when rain, mud or a sudden freeze moves in, but it helps make living deep in the wilderness an experience to learn from and remember. It also breaks the water-pooper spell we fall into in the “real world.” Being responsible for our personal needs connects us to the realities of life that modern civilization hides.

Our elk camp is located in an aspen forest licking down into Gambel oak brush, and every year I notice that the land is drier and hotter.

Aspens are not doing well. The mature trees are dead or dying and only saplings seem to have any vigor. A little creek used to run cool enough to hold some fingerling trout, but vegetation is moving higher up the mountain and the creek is warm. The elk rut also happens later in the fall each year.

At some point every season after six weeks in the wild, I drive home, and as I crest the ridge and see the lights of Grand Junction, it hits me: Some 150,000-plus people live in the area, and they all defecate in purified water without a second thought.

For those first few days back in civilization, the absurdity is overwhelming. But I also can see the bigger picture of our careless lives. Living in a wild place separates us from what is essential: Shelter. Energy. Food. Clean water.

Waste removal. We’re forced to take individual See LIVE page 9A

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Give your fellow Veteran a lift

By Cal Applebee Guest Article

With the greater Florence community enjoying a larger veteran population of around twenty-one percent, as opposed to the state average in Oregon of only eight percent, combined with the fact that we are an older retirement population, it is only natural that there is a need for getting these aging veterans to out of the area medical appointments. That challenge has been partially met by a program instituted back in 1987 by the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization as a part of their Transportation Network program in conjunction with the Veterans Transportation Services of the Veterans Administration.

One of many programs available to DAV members, the Van Program functions by staging DAV vans in rural areas, available to transport veterans from that region, to VA hospitals in Portland and Roseburg. The vans are purchased by DAV, then ownership is transferred to the Veterans Administration who then coordinates the program. The vans often make daily trips to the two regional VA hospitals, five days a week, Monday through Friday, but more typically, only when there is a Veteran with a scheduled appointment.

The vans are driven by volunteers, many who are veterans themselves, however, anyone can volunteer to drive. Often, those volunteer drivers have relied on the van themselves in their past. While the hours can be demanding for volunteer drivers from outlying areas, they often feel the rewards are worth it.

HOME from page 1A started arriving over a year ago. She said while it’s not the prettiest area but there is no trash or other issues.

She said Castleman has been waiting for a long time to get electricity to the property so he can start building. She said the small building was a tool shed, contrary to earlier reports it may have been an outhouse.

“It seems to me that since Covid, we’ve all been afraid and we haven’t been really good neighbors,” she said, “but stuff takes time… construction takes time.” She said while a fence around the area would be nice, she felt Castleman was doing his best to make the property compliant.

“I find him to be a person of his word and I’m hoping he won’t be judged so harshly,” she said, adding that while he did pile materials, he should be given time to make a “nice little home there.”

Castleman said he hopes to bring a nice place to the area, but some neighbors walk out and “scream obscenities,” rather than introduce themselves and ask what’s going on. He said the project takes time and money.

“I’m doing the best I can there and I’m going to keep after it until I can get it done,” he said. “I’m an easy-going person. If people are curious, stop by and talk to me.”

Director Wendy Farley-Campbell said the city doesn’t have a specific code regarding storage of building materials on a residential property. She suggested that some of the building materials could be placed out of sight behind the travel trailer.

After some discussion, the commission approved

Jim Swant has driven more than 100,000 miles while helping veterans reach medical appointments in other locations. More volunteer drivers are desperately needed for the program. Contributed photo “I didn’t serve, but I wanted a way to recognize the sacrifices of the Veterans who did. I feel like I get more from my interactions with them than they benefit from my time.” According to volunteer driver Patty Davis from Milwaukee.

“I’ve built relationships with Veterans, and I look forward to seeing them when they need me.”

But like so many other volunteer-based organizations in communities across America, as our population ages, it becomes harder and harder to recruit volunteers.

The Florence van program was instituted in 2003, and at one time, counted around a dozen volunteer drivers. Today, that number is down to just one, despite the fact that there are two vans available to serve both Portland and Roseburg. Volunteers are needed.

Long time driver and volunteer Jim Swant has logged around 100,000 miles in the more than ten years of driving, and now is the local DAV Chapter 23 coordinator for the program, in addition to being the Chapter Commander.

A USAF veteran himself,

he has enjoyed the years of service helping fellow veterans with their needs.

“I had one veteran who rode with me that had a serious hearing issue, and after repeating myself numerous times, discovered he had really outdated hearing aids, and was able to get him connected to VA benefits to solve his need.

That was really rewarding.”

Parties interested in volunteering their time to help our nation’s Veterans can find information on both the VA’s website, https:// www.va.gov/HEALTHBENEFITS/vtp/ or the DAV ‘s website, https://www. dav.org/get-help-now/medical-transportation/. The process can be somewhat daunting as it involves an application process that includes both a background check as well as a physical exam. Those individuals interested in exploring volunteer opportunities with the van program can contact Swant at the DAV Chapter 23 located on 21st Street here in Florence, or by calling 541-991-8014, as he can help guide potential drivers through the process.

the conditional use permit and variances, required the manufactured home be complete on the lot in 180 days, and approved the temporary permit to keep the travel trailer until the final inspection approval,

after which it must be removed, along with remaining materials. It was noted that during construction, the RV must be kept up in such a way as to comply with city codes.

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OBITS from page 2A High School, and EJ King MS/HS in Sasebo, Japan.

He recently retired from teaching, returning to Oregon.

He was a lifelong learner, continuing his education to become an administrator, twice completing his Intermediate EMT, and becoming the first to achieve Fire Officer 1 at SVFR. Greg had a strong sense of community and service, serving on the Western Lane Ambulance District board and as an active member of the

Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue for more than 25 years. He worked his way up to becoming a Battalion Chief /Training Officer and was responsible for training many of the volunteers who moved on to full-time status within several fire departments.

He is survived by his wife, Arda, family Barnaby & Kristin Bielskis, Benjamin Bielskis, grandchildren Asher and Paisley Bielskis and sister Barbara Shaffer.

He leaves behind nieces Deborah (Mike) Curci,

Dianna (Buster) Dixon, and nephew Tony (Dora) Shaffer and numerous great nieces and nephews. Greg also had several close friends that he considered family, all of whom he loved greatly.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday December 2, 2023, from 11:00 to 3:00 at Western Lane Fire & EMS Authority, (formerly Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue) Station 1 located at 2625 Hwy 101, Florence Oregon. Lunch will be served.

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The American College of Surgeons has recognized PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend for excellence in patient safety and quality of surgical care.

RiverBend is one of 56 U.S. hospitals – 78 worldwide – recognized for “achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care” in 2022. It was among 615 hospitals that participated in the respected American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program.

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gical care to our patients,” said Dr. Kim Ruscher, surgical chief medical officer at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend and a pediatric surgeon. “This honor speaks to skill and dedication not only of our surgeons, but of our surgical teams. Our surgeons, as well as our excellent medical and nursing staff, strive every day to provide the very best care for our patients.”

The goal of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program is to reduce surgical morbidity (infection or illness related to a surgical procedure) and surgical mortality

(death related to a surgical procedure). It also aims to provide a firm foundation for surgeons to apply what is known as the “best scientific evidence” to the practice of surgery.

Hospitals were evaluated on outcomes for surgical care in these eight clinical areas: • Mortality • Cardiac arrest and myocardial infarction • Pneumonia • Unplanned intubation • Ventilator use for more than 48 hours • Renal failure • Surgical site infections: superficial and deep incisional and organ/space • Urinary tract infection

Low meat yield means commercial Dungeness crab season delayed

Pre-season testing shows Dungeness crabs are too low in meat yield in some ocean areas, delaying Oregon’s commercial season until at least Dec. 16.

Targeted to open Dec. 1, Oregon’s ocean commercial Dungeness crab season can be delayed so consumers get a high-quality product and crabs are not wasted.

The commercial bay crab fishery (currently open) closes at 12:01 a.m. Dec. 1 in conjunction with the delayed ocean commercial season. It will reopen when the ocean commercial season does so.

The next round of crab meat yield and biotoxin testing will occur in the coming weeks. Results help determine if the season opens Dec. 16 or is

further delayed or split into areas with different opening dates.

ODFW tests crabs out of Oregon’s six major crabbing ports in partnership with the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission, Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), and the commercial Dungeness crab industry.

Weekly season opening updates are posted online until the decision to open the season is made.

Oregon, California and Washington coordinate Dungeness crab quality testing and the commercial season opening dates.

California and Washington are delaying their commercial seasons until at least Dec. 16. A history of Oregon’s commercial crab landings is available online.

During the 2022-23 season, the commercial Dungeness crab season was delayed and opened in stages due to low meat yield biotoxin levels above the safety threshold. Commercial fishermen landed over 31.5 million pounds of crab at an ex-vessel value of $85 million.

The recreational ocean Dungeness crab season is slated to reopen Dec. 1 as scheduled.

Recreational crab harvesting in bays, estuaries, and on beaches, docks, piers, and jetties is currently open coastwide. Recreational crabbers should always call the Shellfish Hotline (800-448-2474) or visit the ODA Recreational Shellfish Biotoxin Closures webpage before crabbing.

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All other fishing regulations apply including closures, bag limits and size restrictions. See the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for rules and remember to check for any in season regulation changes at the Recreation Report especially for salmon and steelhead fishing.

Click on the zone where you want to fish and then click the “Regulation Updates” tab to see the in-season changes.

The Recreation Report is updated weekly and features the best bests for fishing for the upcoming week.

Depending on water levels and conditions, fishing could be good for Chinook or coho salmon; again be sure to check regulations first because not all rivers are open. Trout will also be stocked the week before Thanksgiving at several popular lakes in the Willamette Valley.

For beginners, Easy Angling Oregon is a great guide to getting started fishing in Oregon. If you live near Portland, Bend, Medford, Roseburg or in Lane

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Remember to check ocean conditions and take safety precautions—always clam with a friend and never turn your back on the ocean.

Currently, crabbing is open in bays, beaches, estuaries, tide pools, piers and jetties along the entire Oregon coast. Crabbing is closed in the ocean due to the annual closure from Oct. 16-Nov. 30 each year.

Call the ODA Shellfish safety hotline at 1-800-448-2474 or check their Shellfish page before you go clamming or crabbing. The Oregon Department of Agriculture regularly tests shellfish and closes areas when naturally occurring biotoxins get to levels that make crabs and clams unsafe to eat.

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Happy Holidays

Special greetings from Siuslaw News & Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County I’m Thankful For —

I’m Thankful For —

I’m Thankful For —

my family, my friends, food, waFor my family, Disneyland, my my mom, my sister and me! Also ter, to learn and sports. friends and gymnastics. for my home, my UnderArmor ~Aaron B., 8yo ~Lilly B., 9yo costume and where I live. I’m thankful that we have a big, giant lake.

I’m Thankful For — I’m Thankful For — ~Jacob T., 8yo Family and Friends, TV and my my aunt Titi, my sister even dog Rusty.

though she is really exhausting I I’m Thankful For — ~Emmett B., 9yo still really lover her. I’m thankful for Ms. Sam. I’m thankful for God My mommy and dada and my keeping us alive. friends. Doing sports to keep me I’m Thankful For — ~Lucien B., 7yo healthy and making funny faces Axaolts, they are lizards that live and things for Ms. Morningstar underwater and are different coland playing board games with my ors, they are also kind of fish that family.

I’m Thankful For — are going extinct. I’m also thank~ Maren F., 6yo life, my dad, my grandma visiting ful for my family, my stuffy vex and my dogs.

me, my mom and sister, my house. ~May R., 9yo ~ Cora N., 8yo

I’m Thankful For —

Ms. Sam and Ms. Morningstar, my dad Job, my uncle Steven, MadI’m Thankful For — I’m Thankful For — dox, Max, Owen, Mr. Bryan, my For my family, friends, sonic and a my dad, my brother, my friends, roof, Fortnite, Emmett, Lincoln turkey. mama and my house. ~ Reece K., 6yo ~ Makenna R., 7yo and his sister, supper from Boys and Girls Clubm sushi and Jesus. ~ Joseph D., 8yo I’m Thankful For — I’m Thankful For — Deer, unicorns, mama, daddy, I my mom, my grandma and like my sister Maya and sleep. grandpa, my dad, I’m thankful for I’m Thankful For — my mom, my step-dad, my broth~ Kiana, 6yo God, my dog Lucky. ~Alison W., 8yo ers, my sister that I used to have.

Thanks Giving and all the holiI’m Thankful For — days.

I’m Thankful For — For my whole entire family, my ~Forrest W., 9yo the stuff that I own because a lot pets, the earth we live on, Mineof stuff that I own make me happy craft and soccer.

I’m Thankful For — ~Lincoln C., 8yo and they were all a lot of money my Dogs: Bolt and Remi and creed and that’s why I’m thankful for and rev and Bearet, my famithat.

I’m Thankful For — ~ Maddox U., 9yo ly, food and water, ketchup, my my mom, my grandma, my Aunt, grandparents, grambee, spiders, my other auntie, her name is fainting goats, mom and DaD, I’m Thankful For — Trinity. I’m thankful for my aunt macie, clothes, shoes, sushi my Muckille, and I’m thankful for people playing with me, my mom, friends and roper (horses). my grandpa, my dog, my cats, my my cats, my parents, I like bread. ~ Mia M., 8yo gruncle, God, for play, my brother Jesus. I’m Thankful For — name Dominic. I’m thankful for him. I’m thankful for the people I’m Thankful For — getting fed. that help my family. ~ Aspen H., 8yo ~Julian G., 6yo my dad, my mom, my family, my friends. I care about others. Everybody is very nice to me. Keeping I’m Thankful For — I’m Thankful For — others safe. I’m kind to others.

My family, my friends, my dog and my support from my friends, my Playing with my friends, having food. family, my mommy. I am thankful fun with others, respecting oth~ Lucy A., 7yo for and love when my mom treats ers, being kind to others and prome forward and I treat her back. tecting my family. My family and That means we support eachother.

I’m Thankful For — friends.

My family, my friends, my Ninten- I am thankful for mac-n-cheese. ~ Grayson H., 6yo ~ Dean W., 5yo do switch, for having my own TV in my room.

Hope you had a ~ Bobby H. I’m Thankful For — food, hydration and water, I’m thankful for the animals that are I’m Thankful For — around me and my family. I’m Lollipops, swings, playgrounds, my mommy, grandma, my broth- thankful for seeing my friends everyday and the holiday’s. I’m er Nathan. I’m thankful for my thankful for what god has given birthday, drawing, parachutes us and life. I’m thankful for comand cake. ~ Nichole G., 5yo ing here and this world and for what people do for me. ~ Cooper A., 10yo

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Happy Holidays

Special greetings from Siuslaw News & Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County I’m Thankful For —

mama, my tablet, my sister and her dog, my grandma and grandpa, my other dog who is my mom’s, my house and my toys and my bed and my mom’s bed. i love it. PBS kids, I watch it a lot. My couch, spaghetti. ~Ella B., 7yo

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my little sister playing with me.

My mommy and daddy. My mommy and daddy taking care of me when I am sick. Broccoli. ~Willow T., 6yo

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when I go to California and I get to see my friends, playing with my dogs when I go to Makenna’s house and I get to play with her cat, my family, when I get to go to the park with my cousin and ice cream. ~Raelynn K., 6yo

my friends, my family, drive RC cars, drive my dad’s X-Maxx, the I’m Thankful For — I’m Thankful For — lawn mower and ice cream and Legos, Pokemon Cards, my friends, Slurpees. my mom and dad, my dog, Rocko. ~Owen W., 8yo My friends, my aunt, my uncle, rocks-some rocks are really cool. ~ Thane L., 7yo going to the park and for being into this world.

I’m Thankful For — ~Maia B., 5yo I’m Thankful For — going to the beach with my family my mommy, my daddy, Ms. Hayden, my grandpa, my grandma, my friends, Vanessa, Ms. Sarah, orange juice, coke, cake, play at the park, my car, the Boys and Girls Club and my nanna. ~ Anthony W., 6yo

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and evem my grandma. Hanging with my teacher and her dog Shadow. Playing with my brother and my cousins, doing firewords with my family on fireworks day.

Hanging out with my family. My favorite food is ham and cheese sandwich and my cat Binks…she’s a black cat. ~ Aaliyah C., 5yo

my mom, Ms. Sam, Ms. Hayden, Vanessa, Stecher, my dad, papa, I’m Thankful For — subway, baseball and football. ~Ace W., 6yo my mom, my grandma, my grandpa, being ale to play, the park because I go there almost every I’m Thankful For — Monday because Mondays is my not eating Turkey, eating pie-the grandpa’s day off and going to one my dad bought at the store A&W because that the best place for dessert, my mom’s parents to go to dinner. that live in Eugene, and pretty ~Annabelle H., 6yo much my dad’s parents too.

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my mom, my Kyle my dog Koda, Grandma, Uncle Matt, dad, Allison, my friend Alison, my fish finley, my cat Meowgi, playing in the snow, golfing, papa ghost, Aaron and Madison. I’m thankful for water, we need water to live.

I’m thankful for God, Thanksgiving and Santa. ~Carter Jo G., 7yo

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Ms. Morningstar, Ms. Sam, Ms. Barbara, All the Boys and Girls Club staff, my family, my dog, Hazel, she’s very cute, my fish, Blue.

My bedroom, my sister, my dad and my mom my friends, chicken tenders, my neighbors, how Mr. ~Ewan R., 5 yo Bryan tells us we can have secI’m Thankful For — my devices, my mom, my dad, the onds. It’s good to be at Boys and I’m Thankful For — Girls Club. school.

T.V., popcorn and my family. ~Isabella R., 7yo ~Jaikeb W., 7yo ~ Emmett B., 9yo

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dad, mom, my sister, spending time with my dad, sushi and going swimming. ~Easton M., 7yo

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my mommy and daddy, my brothmy mom and daddy, Ms. Sam, m dog Diesel, my house, my brother, er, my dog, my toys, playing with my uncle, golf, football and base- my dog Tucker. ~Eva W., 6yo ball. ~Aidan B., 7yo

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Elvis Presley, family and pets. helping daddy, hugs, running, Ms. I’m Thankful For — I’m thankful ferrets and candy.

Sam, my brother Linkin and giving helping other people, playing MiFrends. necraft sleeping and my brother. hugs, and wearing headphones. ~Luke P., 8yo ~Linkin J., 6yo ~ Caleb J., 6yo

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Happy Holidays

Special greetings from Siuslaw News & Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County I’m Thankful For —

I’m Thankful For —

being with my daddy, my mom, Teachers, Boys and Girls Staff, my my brothers. family, chocolate pancakes with ~Elijah D., 5yo chocolate chips in them. I like orange juice. I’m thankful for everybody.

I’m Thankful For — ~Everly P., 5yo my family, my friends and my dog. ~Parker O., 6yo

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my dad and mom, Tanner, Uncle Bryan, Eli and Marley and Ms. Sam, fishing and hunting and sports. ~Wesley E., 6yo

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my dad, my mom, my stepdad, the forest, my friends, my dad, my staying with Anya, playing outI’m Thankful For — cousins, Ms. Bonnie, my mom and side, playing with my toys, my my mom and my dad. My papa stuffed animals, bacon and eggs. my friend that says hi to me. and little brother. My dogs. ~Aurora H., 5yo ~D’artanian E., 5yo ~Kane H., 5yo

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waterparks, my grandma, my mom , my dada, Aunt Titi, my brother, Ms. Sam and all my family and friends. ~Hennleigh B., 5yo

my mom, my 3 sisters, and I’m thankful for everyone I have in my family, my dad and aunties. I’m thankful to have friends. ~Myla K., 7yo

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Taylen, my aunt Tasha, my grandmy mommy, my daddy, my friends, my teachers and Ms. Sam. ma Sue, my mommy and my dad~Matthew H., 5yo dy, drawing and friends. ~ Trent L., 7yo

I’m Thankful For —

my teacher, my mom and dad, my I’m Thankful For — uncle, my grandpa and grandama. my family, gymnastics, food and ~ Blakelyn, 6yo God. ~Berti R., 9yo

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my mom, my dog, my dad, my grandma, my grandpas, my uncles, baseball, football, basketball, my aunts, my friends, pizza, chicken and mac-n-cheese and eggs, my Nintendo and my brother. ~Wyatt W., 8yo

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It was noted that once complete, the two shifts at the store would each employ two to three people.

Only one public comment came in writing from Ivy Meadows, whose oppositions were more philosophical than code-related, according to staff.

After some discussion about windows and color contrasts, commissioners asked that plans be revised plans with barriers to protect a bicycle parking area from

vehidesigned c l e s , plans, he d o o r said it a n d shouldn’t trim rebe a visions, problem. a n d Coman enmissiontrance er Eric depth Haupti n man had creased to leave early, from 2 but first feet to 4 said he feet. would When vote to Farrelcontinue ly was a s k e d A sign next to the lot shows the proif he a use is being considered for cess latc o u l d the property. Photo by Tony er once m o r e c o m e Reed/Siuslaw News back in a month with re- information was avail-

able. Remaining commissioners Sandra Young, Laurie Green Wendy Krause and Debbe Ubnoske voted to continue the design review on Dec. 12 when the applicant returns with updated designs.

Not to be confused A Dollar Tree store currently does business at 1670 Highway 126 in Florence. While the stores are similarly named, their prices and merchandise differ.

Dollar Tree offers most merchandise in the $1 range while Dollar General offers merchandise for a variety of prices.

COLUMN from page 3A responsibility for all of those things in the backcountry.

Of course, I’m a water-pooper, too. No one is immune. No matter how you wipe it, we all clean ourselves with dead trees, even protestors sitting in old growth forests.

I might just be a river rat and mule skinner, but I know that many of our most pressing environmental and social issues stem from this water-pooper line of thinking.

Stepping out of the system to take responsibility for ourselves, even for

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a few days in the wild, can be eye-opening. It’s amazing to realize how fragile our luxuries are, from toilets that whisk waste away to having clean water pour out of a tap.

It is unwise to take these luxuries for granted.

Jacob Richards is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring conversation about the West. He is an outdoor guide and writer and lives in Fruita, Colorado.

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Great “move-in ready” home in Greentrees East. Comes with newer appliances and a brand new dishwasher. Roof and newer stove were replaced in 2011. Water heater replaced in 2016. Carpets are freshly cleaned. Come enjoy the benefits of this 55+ gated community on the Oregon Coast. This one won’t last long!

Split-level home in highly desirable neighborhood. 1477 SF of living space. Inviting fireplace in spacious living area, perfect ambiance for relaxation and warm gatherings. New roof Jan. 2023. 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. End of street privacy within walking distance to shops & Old Town.

Charming 2-story home boasts 2138 SF of comfortable living space. Nestled in a serene neighborhood with captivating filtered Woahink Lake views. New roof was installed in 2019. This property is a canvas waiting for your personal touch. Attractively priced, making it a fantastic investment for those looking to customize their space while enjoying the beauty of the south lakes area.

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HEART OF THE CITY RE-DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY. Prime location with approximately 247 feet of Hwy 101 visibility and frontage + rear access along Laurel Street. .67 acre site consisting of 3 older uninhabitable buildings: zoned Main Street A intended for high-density mixed-use (commercial + residential). All the Highway improvements are complete and your next venture awaits! Apartments/Condos/Commercial...Re-develop today!

Panoramic ocean view home in Fawn Ridge West. 4,244 square feet, 3 bdrm, 3.5-bath including a Mother-in-law suite w/separate entrance and elevator. Expansive great room with gourmet kitchen, high end appliances & butler’s pantry. Large .54 acre lot & a 2nd buildable .74 acre lot adjacent on Bambi Court is included, plus a 53’ deep by 20’ RV garage w/ full RV hookups & 16-foot door.

Stately and classy 1 owner home on 1/2 acre. Immaculately maintained since built in 2005. 2 sided gas FP in living room and library/ den. Upstairs bonus suite with mini kitchen and electric fireplace.

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Den/library with custom built-ins and TV included. Huge kitchen with solid surface counters and downdraft range and wall oven.

Wonderful move-in ready home in Sandpines West gated community. Craftsman touches inside & out. Covered front porch. Hardwood floors & gas fireplace in living room. Large kitchen with pantry & all appliances are included. Great sun deck with privacy screen; fenced backyard with zen-like, low maintenance water feature. All this and a stones throw to the golf course and close to beaches.

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Welcome to your dream home in the heart of Florentine! Remodeled triple wide manufactured home. 2,562 SF of spacious living space. 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, and large vaulted ceilings. New paint interior and exterior. This residence offers comfort and style in every corner. Florentine offers a charming community atmosphere while being close to shopping, dining, and outdoor recreational activities.

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!

Panoramic views of the river, ocean, and bay. Prime location, newer roof, and all cedar siding. Over 2585 SF of living space. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a den. Open & spacious floor plan. Oak hardwood, tile & carpet flooring throughout. Chef’s kitchen, a pantry and top-of-theline stainless steel appliances. Custom floor-to-ceiling masonry gas fireplace. Cathedral vaulted ceilings. Expansive wood deck, experience the beauty of your own private beach area, accessible via private stairs.

Must see this 4002 Sq Ft home featuring a basement wood shop, 3 beds, 3 baths, and captivating views. Nestled on 36 acres with Siuslaw River frontage, it offers tranquility and natural beauty. This property has multiple outbuildings including an 1800 Shop. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a remarkable estate that combines spacious living, riverfront access, and abundant potential.

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Charming in-town cottage with a lot of history and future potential. 1936 built home has a lot of character & uniqueness. Constructed on a double lot gives the future owner of this home plenty of room & options for projects. Great location in west old town.

One of the best locations Florence has to offer. Pristine 6+ wind protected acres w/ beautifully treed & Mtn views, creek frontage.

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Escape the ordinary and step into your very own recreational paradise w/ this exceptional parcel of land. Near the dunes, this level & graded lot offers endless possibilities for outdoor enthusiasts & nature lovers alike. Whether you’re dreaming of a serene weekend retreat or a basecamp for outdoor adventures, this F2 zoned gem is your canvas to create the ultimate recreational haven. Buyers and their agents to do due diligence on any additional use.

Incredible 13 acre oceanfront parcel north of Florence. Bluff-top ocean panoramic vistas for as far as the eye can see. A Walking trail is cut in - allowing breathtaking views and access to the existing well. Rare and coveted parcel...buy and hold for possible future homesite development, Lane County approvals required.

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Return to the Sea

Stranded sea turtle found near Coos Bay released a year later

The Olive Ridley sea turtle is an endangered species. The crucial rescue and rehabilitation of Pumpkin was made possible thanks to the collaborative efforts of OCAq, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Turtles Fly Too, and SeaWorld San Diego and Rescue.

Photo courtesy of Kyle Williams/SeaWorld Rescue

An Xray of Pumpkin. Upon intake, staff followed typical protocol to assess and determine Pumpkin’s needs. Her temperature and lethargic behavior confirmed her cold-stunned status, and veterinary staff conducted x-rays, eye exams, and other diagnostics to determine if she had internal injuries that needed addressed. Photo Courtesy of Oregon Coast Aquarium

Oregon Coast Aquarium staff check Pumpkin the sea turtle’s temperature. When a stranded turtle is brought to OCAq, staff provide immediate care while coordinating with other wildlife facilities to establish long-term rehabilitation and release plans.

Photo Courtesy of Oregon Coast Aquarium

By BREE LAUGHLIN The World

The tides had taken a turn for the worst for the sea turtle dubbed “Pumpkin” in October, 2022.

The endangered Olive Ridley sea turtle washed ashore at Horsfall Campground in Coos County. The sea turtle was found to be cold stunned – a condition that can render them incapable of eating or navigating.

“Sea turtles can forage the open ocean off Oregon’s shores without issue during the summer—but if they don’t turn south before the weather changes, they risk getting caught in cold currents and winter storms,” said Courtney Klug, communications and marketing specialist with the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

“As such, Oregon sees a marked increase in sea turtle strandings between fall and spring,” she said.

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“From there, our dedicated team of aquarists sprang into action,” Klug said.

The Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport is one of three wildlife rehabilitation facilities in the Pacific Northwest, and the only one in Oregon, authorized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to provide specialized care to endangered marine life, like sea otters and sea turtles.

Aquarium staff determined newly-dubbed Pumpkin was a sub-adult female. Lethargic and cold-stunned, she required round-the-clock monitoring and treatment.

Cold-stunned turtles present a unique challenge, aquarium representatives said. To avoid shocking the animal, their body temperature must be raised slowly.

Pumpkin arrived at the Oregon Coast Aquarium with a body temperature just below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. She was transferred to increasingly warm water baths, raising her body temperature five degrees per day until it reached a 75 degree temperature.

At the same time aquarium staff were providing care – they were also coordinating with other wildlife facilities to establish long-term rehabilitation and release plans.

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then transferred to facilities such as SeaWorld San Diego, who can provide prolonged care and arrange to release turtles to the warm waters off the coast of California,” Klug said.

After receiving confirmation that SeaWorld San Diego staff were prepared to take in Pumpkin, a flight plan unfolded.

T h e transport to San Diego was m a d e p o s sible by Turtles Fly Too, a non-profit organization that coordinates and facilitates the use of general aviation to transport endangered species and critical response teams, while educating communities on marine life conservation.

Volunteer pilot Peter Lewis, dubbed the “Turtle Flier,” flew a Socata TBM 700 Turboprop from Santa Barbara, CA to Newport, OR. “The turtle, nestled in a custom-made stretcher and crate, was loaded onto the plane, and they departed for San Diego,” aquarium representative Klug said.

In the following months, the SeaWorld Rescue team helped Pumpkin build up the strength to swim on her own, getting her to a healthy weight and activity level.

About a year after her rescue, Pumpkin was successfully returned to the ocean.

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The Oregon Coast Aquarium, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Turtles Fly Too, and SeaWorld San Diego and Rescue worked together to support the turtle through every phase of its recovery, Klug said.

“The Oregon Coast Aquarium is committed to Oregon’s marine wildlife, and will continue these efforts with the belief that even one saved animal can help species recovery,” the aquarium representative said.

All seven remaining sea turtle species are at risk of extinction due to threats like habitat loss, pollution, and entanglement.

“By doing everything in our power to care for and return injured and stranded turtles to the ocean, we can help support species’ survival,” Klug said.

“Many view sea turtles as magical, charismatic creatures—and they are. They play a vital role in supporting ocean health by maintaining sea grass beds and transporting nutrients to nesting dunes,” Klug said.

If you find a sea turtle on the beach, do not attempt to move the animal. Placing it back in the water increases its risk of injury and delays potential rescue efforts. Instead, immediately contact the Oregon State Police Tipline at 800-452-7888 or the Marine Mammal Stranding Network (MMSN) in Oregon, Washington, and California at 1-866-767-6114.

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2B | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2023 | SIUSLAW NEWS

Air Force veteran Monique DeSpain will challenge Val Hoyle in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District DeSpain says public safety, government accountability are top campaign issues

By JULIA SHUMWAY Oregon Capital Chronicle

A Republican Air Force veteran and attorney plans to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle, counting on voters’ frustrations with crime and homelessness and suspicion of Hoyle’s ties to a troubled marijuana business to overcome a Democratic registration edge in a southern Oregon congressional district.

Monique DeSpain, a 30-year veteran of the Air Force and Oregon Air National Guard who retired as a colonel, launched her campaign for the 4th Congressional District this week. She said her campaign is focused on public safety, creating a prosperous economy and on ensuring government transparency and accountability.

That last point is a dig at Hoyle, a freshman congresswoman and former head of the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries who Republicans have sought to paint as ethically compromised.

Hoyle, like many Oregon Democratic candidates, received campaign donations from the owners of La Mota, a cannabis company involved in the downfall of former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan because Fagan took a side job for the company’s owners while they were involved in an audit conducted by her office.

Hoyle returned most of her La Mota contributions after she decided to run for Congress instead of reelection as labor commissioner.

As labor commissioner, she also pushed for a nonprofit organization founded by La Mota co-owner Rosa Cazares to receive a $554,000 grant, Willamette Week reported. She has declined to turn her personal cell phone over to the labor bureau to extract public records, instead hiring her own attorney to decide which texts count as public records. Under Oregon law, text messages, emails and other communication sent or received on personal devices are considered public records if they involve government business.

DeSpain, who spent much of her time in the military as an attorney with the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, said her experience conducting workplace investigations stands in sharp contrast to Hoyle’s stance on public records.

“As a JAG I used to do investigations like that, and if somebody refused to provide me with a record that would facilitate the investigation, I would consider that obstruction,” she said. “It’s just not how a person in a leadership position like Val Hoyle has been should be behaving.”

Hoyle has denied any wrongdoing. A spokeswoman told the Oregonian/OregonLive last week that Hoyle left decisions about what texts to turn over to the bureau to her attorney, who previously worked as a public records lawyer for former Gov. Kate Brown.

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elected office before, but she has worked for the past few years for one of the state’s most prominent Republicans, Salem state Rep. Kevin Mannix.

Mannix, the architect of Oregon’s mandatory minimum sentencing laws, has run twice for both attorney general and governor, lost a congressional primary in 2008 and previously served as chairman of the Oregon Republican Party.

She joined Mannix’s law firm and another organization he led, Common Sense for Oregon, that sued Brown over her use of clemency powers, including releasing nearly 1,000 people from prison early during the COVID pandemic. A circuit court judge in Marion County halted the release, but the Oregon Court of Appeals overturned that ruling and affirmed Brown’s power to commute sentences.

DeSpain described herself as a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. She submitted written testimony to the Legislature opposing an omnibus gun bill that would have required all gun buyers to obtain a permit and require any legal challenges to the bill to

be filed in Marion County to prevent opponents from venue-shopping to find a favorable judge in a more conservative rural county.

She said she agreed with the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that abortion should be regulated by states, saying she wouldn’t support a nationwide abortion ban or efforts to codify Roe v.

Wade federally.

“Oregonians have made perfectly clear that they’re pro choice, and the law is fixed on that,” DeSpain said. “It can be modified through the state legislature, which is the proper place for that, and as a congresswoman for Oregon, I will not support the return of the abortion issue to the federal government.”

DeSpain said she would be an independent voice, not in lockstep with her party, but couldn’t immediately give an example of an issue where she differed from the Republican party line. She eventually said she would disagree with Republicans who don’t view border security as an issue.

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the specter of people not agreeing on securing the border, I will be having a differing opinion on that,” she said. “With my military background, my life experience, my legal background, I know that that is a real threat to our country and will not have any issue with disagreeing with somebody who’s not going to see it that way.”

Hoyle had a 7-point win in 2022 over former Army National Guardsman Alek Skarlatos, who is now running for a state House district. Skarlatos came within 5 points of Hoyle’s predecessor, longtime Democratic Rep. Peter DeFazio, in 2020, but redistricting in 2021 gave Democrats a larger advantage in the district.

Nevertheless, GOP groups including the National Republican Congressional Committee have indicated that flipping Oregon’s 4th and 6th districts and reelecting U.S. Rep. Lori ChavezDeRemer in the 5th District are among their top priorities in 2024.

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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.

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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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Wednesdays at 7pm https://www.florencecrossroadag.org/church-online Other platforms update after the service. florencecrossroadag.org office@florencecrossroadag.org

RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) “War is still not the answer.” FCNL We meet Sunday’s at 11am in our homes.

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ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL Church Welcomes You Worship Sun. 10am Wed 11am 2135 19th St. 541-997-6600 standssecretary19@gmail.com Labyrinth & Garden daily 8am-5pm “Be the change.”

NEW LIFE LUTHERAN E.L.C.A. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A. 4590 Hwy. 101 N, across from Fred Meyer“Serving Christ by serving others.”

541 997-7418 21st & Spruce Streets—(541) 997-8113 SUNDAY SERVICES - Adult Bible Study Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m.

9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Online services available on our FaceBook, YouTube, High School Youth 7- 9 PM and website: www.florencenewlifelutheran.org MID-WEEK- Women’s Bible Study-Tuesday NEW LIFE PENTOCOSTAL CHURCH 10:00-Noon and Thursday Located in Park Place Plaze (Suite J) 7:00-8:00PM; Men’s Bible Study Thursday Sunday Morning@ 10AM and 8:00-9:30 AM; Middle Wednesday Night @ 7pm School Youth Wed. 7-9 PM. Pastor Tim Banks Sunday Worship streams live at Community Baptist 541-252-2319 Church Facebook Page PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD 3996 N Hwy 101 541-997-7136 Corner of 10th & Maple- 541-997-3533 Internet and in person Sunday Services at 10:30am, Sunday 9am Adult Sunday School is at 9:30am.

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SIUSLAW NEWS | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2023 | 3B

Oregon State University drops out of plan to manage Elliott State Research Forest The university’s new president ended the multi-year collaboration over disagreements about conservation and timber harvests

By ALEX BAUMHARDT ty of resolving the competing interests of state, Oregon Capital tribal, industry, environChronicle mentalist and communiAfter five years of col- ty interests,” it said in a laborating with tribes and release. state agencies to create In her letter, Murthy the largest research forest said she was concerned in North America, Ore- the current management gon State University of- and habitat plans for the ficials have decided they 80,000-acre forest north will no longer participate of Coos Bay would not in its management. allow enough logging and The announcement would not bring in suscame in a letter from the tainable revenue.

“Regretfully, I find the university’s new president, Jayathi Murthy, current trajectory of the to the State Land Board planning process is on on Monday, just over a a course that will fail to month before the state’s deliver the public good deadline to submit a crit- anticipated, and falls ical habitat conservation well short of the ‘world plan for the Elliott State class research forest’ enResearch Forest to feder- visioned,” she wrote. She al agencies for approval. added that the ConfedThe university’s decision erated Tribes of Coos, stems from “the difficul- Lower Umpqua and Siu-

A section of Elliott State Forest near Loon Lake was logged. (Courtesy of Francis Eatherington)

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Two Oregon State University College of Engineering faculty members are partnering with NASA on a $525,000 National Science Foundation project to examine the role that gravity, or the lack thereof, plays in microbial growth.

Dorthe Wildenschild and Tala Navab-Daneshmand will send specimens to the International Space Station to see how biofilms – aggregates of microorganisms that stick to each other and to surfaces – develop in “partially and variably water-saturated porous media,” in this

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New information about microgravity-grown biofilms can also lead to improved understanding of altered microbial behavior in space that can affect engineered s y s tems, as well as hum a n health o n crewed spaceflights, she added.

The environmental engineering researchers are hoping the OSU samples can be launched to the space station via space shuttle in late summer 2025 – and are planning for some of the work performed on them by astronauts to be live-communicated as part of STEM outreach events on the Oregon State campus.

“We don’t know yet when we will be offered a spot on a space freighter, but we will likely need more than a year and a half to prep for sending the samples up and preparing the highly detailed protocols for the astronauts,” Wildenschild said.

The project will pay particular attention to the tradeoff between capillarity and gravitational forces in microbial growth. Capillarity is a phenomenon, driven in part by a liquid’s surface tension, in which a liquid spontaneously rises or falls in a narrow space, such as a thin tube – or in the voids of a porous

material.

The researchers want to know what role capillarity plays in how biofilms grow and evolve into three-dimensional structures in the pore space. Gravity also plays a part in that growth and evolution, and on Earth, they can’t switch gravity off to study only the role of capillarity.

“We’re sending the samples to space to eliminate gravity so we can better understand the interplay between gravity and capillarity, and how each of these forces affect biofilm growth and architecture,” Wildenschild said. “The research conducted on the ISS will also provide opportunities to explore 3D objects when the samples are microCT scanned upon return to Earth to allow for comparison between biofilms grown in the presence or absence of gravity. The 3D scans will give viewers the feeling of flying through the object.”

The researchers hypothesize that based on the flow domain – the interplay between capillary, gravitational and viscous forces – they can predict what kind of biofilm will grow: compact, fluffy, patchy, etc. Viscosity affects a fluid’s resistance to flow.

“We can control viscosity and by turning off gravity in space, we can compare the growth patterns to those obtained on earth and thereby tease out the role gravity versus capillarity plays in the formation of biofilms,” Wildenschild said.

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ELLIOT from page 3B work collaboratively with the prospective board, tribes, stakeholders and partners to map out options and actions needed for the research forest to become a reality.”

From working forest to research forest The Elliott State Research Forest, formerly the Elliott State Forest, was Oregon’s first “state forest” taken from the ancestral lands of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. Since the early 1900s, it was logged to provide revenue for the state’s Common School Fund. In 2016, the state took it out of production, in large part because it had been too heavily logged and lawsuits claiming violations of the Endangered Species Act had limited much of the logging still allowed in the forest.

The State Land Board attempted to sell it to a private timber company, but under pressure from environmentalists brought the Department of State Lands, Oregon State University and the Confederated Tribes together as co-partners to manage it as a future research forest.

By December 2022, state officials voted to buy the forest with $220 million of Oregon taxpayer funds, and to take it out of production for schools.

The Legislature created a new government entity, the Elliott State Research Forest Authority, to oversee the management of the forest by the state, tribes and university.

According to current habitat and forest management plans, about onethird of the forest cannot be intensively logged and about one-third of it cannot be logged at all. About 14,000 acres, nearly onefifth of the forest, is open to clearcutting and about 3,400 acres of old growth up to 160-years old can be logged. An unknown number of acres could be used as carbon sinks to offset polluters who buy into carbon credit markets.

That was also a point of contention for Murthy, according to her letter.

Desired timber harvests Walker of the state lands department said in her letter that taking some acreage out of logging and putting it into carbon sequestration would help the state meet climate resilience goals without impacting research, and she reiterated that the forest management and habitat plans currently drafted reflect the realities of com-

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plying with federal laws.

“I also want to reaffirm basic expectations for the Elliott State Research Forest,” she wrote. “The research forest must be supported by a habitat conservation plan that complies with the Endangered Species Act.” Brad Kneaper, council chair of the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians said in a news release Wednesday that the acreage taken out of management for logging would hurt species and the forest’s health.

“This approach stands in contrast to a tribal approach, which favors active stewardship to promote an ecologically diverse and resilient landscape,” he wrote.

Kneaper referred to the reserve acres as “no touch” and said that they would lead to overgrown tree canopies crowding out diverse species and plant life in the forest.

“These forests have been stewarded by tribal people since time immemorial. We traditionally used fire, pruning, harvesting, and planting to create a healthy and diverse landscape,” he said.

“The forest was healthy, and helped to provide the tribe with the culturally important species such as deer and elk, salmon and lamprey, berries and cedar on which our people and our culture thrived.”

In the news release, Kneaper applauded Oregon State’s “decision to delay final action on the Elliott and continue to work with the tribe,” suggesting the tribe could follow suit.

“The tribe hopes that the Department of State Lands will reevaluate this position and will continue to work with the tribe rather than move forward against the opposition of the tribe,” he wrote.

What’s next?

The newfound dissatisfaction from the tribes and university this late in the planning process confounds Bob Sallinger, a member of the nine-member board of the Elliott State Research Forest Authority and director of the nonprofit Bird Conservation Oregon.

“The fact is that everyone – OSU and the tribes – were at the table when all of these decisions were made for the better part of half a decade,” he said.

“We’re still getting our heads around what has happened, but I think it’s entirely possible to move forward based upon the work that was done.”

Sallinger said Oregon State’s exit will not sink the ship, and that perhaps it will play a less involved role but still benefit from the forest.

“They can do research on the forest, or they can choose not to. I don’t think OSU was necessarily essential to moving this forward,” he said.

Walker wrote that the state lands department would submit its habitat conservation plan to federal agencies and that she would soon release additional information on a path forward.

“Oregonians across the state came together in support of a research forest and collaboratively created the foundations we are continuing to work from: the Elliott as a publicly owned forest that has completed its obligation to funding schools, but will continue to contribute to conservation, recreation, education, indigenous culture and local economies as a research forest,” she wrote.

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Just 7 miles inland with 250’ of deep-water frontage and private dock on the Siuslaw River. Beautiful glass sunroom, open kitchen and detached garage with shop area. $729,000. #349123114070

INVITATION FOR BIDS November 14, 2023 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be accepted by the City Public Works Director or Directors’ designee at the City of Florence, 250 Highway 101 North, Florence, Oregon 97439; the time of the bid receipt will be recorded by either official. Acceptance of bids will be officially closed at 2:00 PM Pacific Time: November 29, 2023, , and immediately thereafter the bids will be publicly opened and read in the City Hall Council Chambers.

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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. #337822427654

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Cleared parcel located in the beach area of Florence measures .31 acres in size with a large 22’x36’ metal workshop with 10’ tall sliding doors. Home site is leveled & ready for your build with water, power & septic. $269,900 List #1202/23104836

Investment lot opportunity! Located within the north Florence City Limits and zoned service industrial district. Water & sewer to property line.

Paved access to north & east side of property. $275,000 List #1154/23097764

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Mercer Lake View property with place-holder home. Permits & plans for a new home are ready & approved for you to complete the vision. .24 ac location & dock across road. Plans for 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1431 sq. ft. home. $650,000 List #1125/22294905

Sandpines West 3 bdrm, 2 bath home with 1896 sq. ft. of living space which includes an upper den area, and a living room with vaulted ceilings. Attached 2-car garage. Landscaped yard & covered patio. $585,000 List #1195/23308580

Unique property located up the North Fork of the Siuslaw River Road on 20+ acres overlooking river & fields. Barn style home has 2 bdrms, 2 baths, 2,026 sq. ft. of living space. 3 outbuildings + greenhouse. $650,000 List #1167/23161787

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 an upstairs loft, open kitchen, main bath w/jetted tub. Additional buildable lot. $599,000 List #1175/23176942

Build your custom home or place your manufactured home on this .15 acre lot. Located on a cul-de-sac in the Siuslaw Village neighborhood of Florence. $75,000 List #1174/23622889

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Commercial building features paved parking and a 4,156 sq. ft. building on a .21 acre lot. Two story with main commercial space below and bathroom, lounge & storage above. $649,000 List #1171/23549465

Build your custom home or place a MFD home on this great lot across from the Munsel Lake boat landing. Septic approval on file. Great location ready to go! $159,900 List #1185/23145536

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lowing project: CITY OF FLORENCE GREENTREES VILLAGE WATER SERVICE MODIFICATION CITY PROJECT NO. WA 23-01 All proposals must be submitted on the regular forms furnished and shall be accompanied by an unconditional certified check or bidder’s bond in an amount equivalent to five (5) percent of the total amount of the bid. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder who will be asked to furnish a separate 100% Corporate Surety Performance Bond and a separate 100% Payment Bond for the faithful performance of the contract. The Contractors may be asked to have their Surety furnish a letter certifying they have currently reviewed the Contractor’s financial statement and that the Contractor is financially sound prior to award.

The complete digital contract documents

may be downloaded for a $22.00 non-refundable fee by inputting the QuestCDN project #8838978 on the website. Please contact QuestCDN. com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information.

An informational copy of the contract documents is on file for inspection at the City of Florence office. All prospective bidders must provide a valid e-mail address and be added to the Plan Holders List by obtaining a paper copy of the documents or downloading the documents from www. questcdn.com. Notification of Addenda issuance will be issued via e-mail to the addresses listed on the Plan Holders List. Bid results will be made available on the city’s website.

Technical questions regarding the project should be directed to: Tyler Duncan, PE at

425/471-8625, tduncan@rh2.com.

This is for public work and therefore subject to prevailing wage requirements of ORS 279C.800 thru 279C.870. A subcontractor listing is required and can be submitted with the bid. If the subcontractor listing is not submitted with the bid, it must be received within two (2) hours after the bid closing time and date at the City of Florence, 250 Highway 101 North, Florence, Oregon 97439 to the attention of Mike Miller (facsimile is acceptable) at 541-902-1333.

Failure to supply a correct subcontractor listing will result in bid rejection.

The deadline for questions and requests for changes is three (3) days prior to the bid opening date. Protests of bid results must be in writing, must be made within five (5) days of the posted award date, and must otherwise be in accordance with City Public

Contracting Rule 137049-0260.

The City reserves the right to waive any minor informalities or irregularities in bids. The City may reject any bid not in compliance with all prescribed public bidding procedures and requirements, and may, for good cause, reject all bids upon a finding by the City of Florence if it is in the public interest to do so in accordance with ORS 279C.395.

Published Date: November 17, 2023, By Mike Miller, Public Works Director. Publication Dates: November 17 & 22, 2023.

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Pacific View Dr #700 - This 0.69-acre lot in Pacific View Business Park is now available for your business venture.

The park provides space for offices, service businesses, light manufacturing, research and development facilities, assembly, packaging, warehousing and supporting uses. $199,000. #3497-23155611

88875 Bayberry LN #20 - Wonderful home in the Mercer Lake Resort RV Park with 2 bdrm, 2 bath, an updated white kitchen with built-in microwave. The home comes fully furnished and sold as is. No land included in this sale. A covered front porch and large carport, with tool shed and small yard in back. $135,000. #3499-23246291

8130 Hwy 126 - This 4 bdrm, 2 bath farmhouse was built in 1926 by Florence pioneer Jens Fredricksen.

Just 7 miles inland with 250' of deep-water frontage and private dock on the Siuslaw River. Beautiful glass sunroom, open kitchen and detached garage with shop area. $729,000. #3491-23114070

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. $875,000. #344323215919

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. $639,000. #3418-23197925

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

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. $369,000. #348123614222

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

88875 Bayberry Ln #24 - Discover lakefront living at Mercer Lake Resort! 2 bdrm, 1 bath manufactured home with spacious kitchen, laundry, and covered deck.

Carport, boat access, and serene lake views. Perfect for 55+ residents. $850/month space rent covers trash, water, sewer. $139,000. #3489-23418307

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. $199,000. #344823366180

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

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

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

84966 Hwy 101 - Incredible opportunity to own rare RR2, dividable acreage. Split off 2 acres and build your dream home! 4.5 acre property with privacy, RV/ boat storage, pond and more. 1979 ranch style home with 3 brms, 2.5 baths and 2095 sqft. $799,000. #348323571702

4842 Seapine Dr - Great beach area location. Clean, well cared for 2 bdrm, 1 bath with lots of parking, circle driveway, and RV parking. Large 125'x125' lot. Garden area, shed, covered porch and some fencing. $275,000. #3487-23321576

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

Pine Ct #1400 – Large city lot! Ready to build or place manufactured home on this cul-de-sac lot with views of a pond. City services to the lot line. This lot has enough room for your home and RV parking. $179,000. #339922580467

37th Street #1300 - Don't miss out on this 0.14 acre parcel in the heart of Florence near shopping and schools. The owner is a known reputable builder can provide home plans to fit site for a fee. $125,000. #345723383628

Levage Dr #5600 - Discover your piece of coastal heaven! This .26- acre lot is a hidden gem, perfectly situated within walking distance to Sutton Lake and the pristine Baker Beach. Build your dream home or vacation retreat amidst breathtaking natural beauty. $49,000. #3462-23567810

Vine St #100 - This 0.52 acre lot is a perfect opportunity to build your dream home! Just minutes away from grocery stores, Bay Street, Post Office, and the Siuslaw School District. This lot is in a great community a few minutes away from the beach, lakes, and hiking trails. $95,000. #3477-23101617

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. $220,000. #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

Shoreline Dr #116-120 – Five small lots make up this one beautiful future building site. The CC&Rs state lots will not be buildable until they are serviced by the City sewer system. Currently adjacent to the grass field used as the community drain field. Wooded, rolling lots. $50,000. #332822033562

Vine St #1700 - You do not want to miss out on this listing! 0.39 acre lot, perfect for your dream home. All the convenience of living in town with the privacy afforded by mature trees. This lot is a wonderful way to use your imagination while you build your next home. $105,000. #3478-23174729

89318 Levage Dr - This one of a kind, ready to build lot is a great chance to build your dream home! There is a shared septic tank with the home to the right of the lot. Water is available but does not currently work. This lot is also great for storing your RV, boat, and fun toys. $150,000. #3490-23154417

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

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