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First Step Florence (FSF) has received and unfolded a house in Florence, which will be used to help local unhoused families get back on track to renting or owning their own homes.
The folding house was delivered Oct. 19 to a FSF property in Florence and unfolded on a concrete pad which had been installed there. In its unfolded state, the home is 20 by 19 feet, with two bedrooms, a restroom, shower and sink, a kitchen cabinet, vinyl flooring, and electrical connections.
Cal APPLEBEE, PRESIDENT Veterans Parade Of Florence, Inc.
Veterans Parade of Florence, Inc. has announced changes to the 2024 annual parade that honors our nation’s Veterans. Still held on the Federally recognized Veterans Day of November 11th, the parade again launches from Florence
Christian Church located at 2nd & Ivy Streets in Florence. Staging remains at 11:30 a.m. with the parade launching for its route through historic Old Town Florence at 1:00 p.m. Changes made for this year’s event which began in 2006 includes the elimination of
The FSF program also works with families to set and achieve goals for employment, budgeting and saving.
Dr. Paul Pearson, Vice President of the FSF board, reportedly connected with a
According to an information sheet provided by FSF, the cost of the folding home is less than $20,000 FSF officials are hopeful that more such houses can be added to the property to provide safe, stable transitional housing to families.
First responders from all over the coast came together at the Florence Elks Lodge Oct. 28 for a free lunch provided by the Elks and prepared by Inspire Culinary Academy. Linda Sylvester said the Elks Lodge 1858 treats first responders to lunch every year, but since Inspire students have been using the Elks kitchen for classes, the two teamed up. Inspire founder Graham Ross said students are in their final two weeks of classes and prepared a variety of sandwich combinations. Looking around the room, one could see several Florence Police Officers, fire department personnel, US Coast Guard, and other first responders enjoying the lunch.
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Merkley Monthly: Standing Up for Our Veterans
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find those records until my team cut through the red tape and tracked down all five of his medals. Last November, I had the honor of presenting Tracy with his ribbons, and it was a powerful moment to demonstrate in person how much our country appreciates his service.
Each of Oregon’s 284,000 veterans deserve the same respect and care. Veterans live in every community across Oregon. At least onein-ten folks in Curry, Coos, Douglas, Lincoln, and Clatsop counties is a veteran, and Lane and Tillamook counties are
close behind. During my town halls each year in all 36 Oregon counties, veterans share their stories of service, of struggles with suicide and mental health, and of the challenges in accessing health care and affordable housing in their communities.
Oregon’s veterans should be able to take full advantage of the benefits they earned serving our country. Here’s how I’m fighting to help.
As Oregon’s representative on the committee that funds the federal government, I helped pass a funding bill in March that increased funding for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which is providing more than $121 billion for medical care for the 9 1 million veterans across our country.
We know, though, there is much more work to do as Oregon has among the highest rates of veteran
suicide in the nation.
So, I secured $3 million specifically for the Oregon Health Authority to increase statewide awareness of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline with veterans, underserved communities, and communities of color. And I helped secure $1 84 million for three Oregon community organizations –including the Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation, which serves folks in Tillamook, Lake, and Marion counties – to provide suicide prevention programs for veterans and support services for families.
Housing is another major challenge for veterans. Veterans can use U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive
Housing (HUD-VASH) vouchers to help attain permanent housing and other services – but housing vouchers are only useful if affordable housing is available in their communities, so we need to build many more homes for families across Oregon, including homes for veterans.
And we need to make sure that veterans have access to services near where they live.
In June, I joined with Senator Wyden and Representative Hoyle to urge the VA to prioritize funding for the Roseburg Veterans Home. Douglas County is home to an estimated 10,000 veterans, many of whom served in the Vietnam War or earlier. Oregon is fortunate to have two
high-quality, award-winning state veterans’ homes in The Dalles and in Lebanon, and I’ll keep fighting to provide the same affordable, longterm care for veterans who live far from these facilities.
In addition, I’ve led the fight in the Senate against U.S. Postal Service downgrades in Oregon because mail delays hurt veterans. The VA fills about 80 percent of its prescriptions through the mail primarily using the Postal Service, so late deliveries mean late medications for veterans.
We also need to preserve our veterans’ stories of service and heroism for future generations.
My office has teamed up with the Veterans History Project, which collects unique, firsthand stories – and original memoirs, letters, and photos – of Oregon veterans from all walks of life to be
preserved in the Library of Congress for future generations. I encourage all Oregon veterans to participate in this special project and share your stories. If you have questions about the project, or if you’d like to volunteer to capture veterans’ stories, please reach out to my office.
Please also reach out if you need assistance accessing vital benefits you earned. My team works closely with the VA and the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs, and we can connect you with a Veterans Service Officer in your community who can provide free, high-quality assistance when filing benefits claims. Our veterans took care of us, now we need to take care of them. I’ll keep fighting to make sure Oregon’s veterans get the benefits they have earned.
Art Exposed ReVision Florence wins Oregon Urban Renewal Project of the Year
The City of Florence is pleased to report that
Art Exposed ReVision Florence was named the Urban Renewal Project of the Year during Oregon Economic Development Association’s 2024 Awards of Excellence in Economic Development.
Art Exposed ReVision Florence, https://www.
ci.florence.or.us/bc-pac/ art-exposed-revision-florence, is part of the city’s Rotating Outdoor Art Gallery, which the
Florence Public Arts Committee began in 2018 in Historic Old Town. In 2023 and 2024, the Florence Urban Renewal Agency worked with the Public Arts Committee to expand the program beyond Bay Street up to Highway 101. The project installed six vibrant, largescale public art pieces on Highway 101 between the Siuslaw River Bridge and the intersection with Highway 126. This area is in the Florence Urban
Renewal District and sees millions of people drive by each year. The project’s goal was to slow traffic, welcome vehicles to the City of Florence, encourage people to visit Historic Old Town, and enhance the walkable features of the Urban Renewal Agency’s ReVision Florence Streetscaping Project. Each year, the Oregon
Economic Development Association (OEDA), https://oeda.biz/, honors organizations and individuals for their efforts in creating positive economic development in Oregon communities. OEDA’s Awards of Excellence in Economic Development recognize the state’s best economic development programs, projects, partnerships, marketing
materials, and leaders. The 2024 awards were presented at the OEDA Annual Conference in Klamath Falls in October.
The Urban Renewal Project of the Year Award recognizes a project that has helped transform or revitalize a community using tax increment financing. The award referenced the Florence Urban Renewal Agency’s investment of $16,000 00 to pay for art plinths, labor done by the
Florence Public Works Department, marketing and running the call for art, and a $1,500 00 stipend to each of the artists. In return, the six artists value their work on display in Florence at a total of $112,445 00 City of Florence Economic Development Analyst Chantelle Meyer attended the Awards of Excellence night and accepted the award on behalf of the Florence Urban Renewal Agency and the Public Arts Committee.
The City of Florence thanks the members of the Florence Urban Renewal Agency Board of Directors, the Public Arts Committee, and City Staff for their work on this project.
For more information on economic development and urban renewal in Florence, visit https:// www.ci.florence.or.us/ urbanrenewal and https:// www.ci.florence.or.us/economicdevelopment. Learn more about Art Exposed, including how to purchase pieces, at https://bit.ly/ FlorenceArtExposed.
Florence Economic Development Analyst Chantelle Meyer accepting the Urban Renewal Project of the Year Award during the Oregon Economic Development Association’s 2024 Awards of Excellence in Economic Development.
“I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend.”
— Thomas Jefferson (1800)
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we have a new US President and Vice President. We may also have a new senator and a new congresswoman. The reason those stories are not on the front page of this print edition is simple, but can be a bit confusing.
As I’m writing this on Oct. 31, I don’t know who won the presidential race. I’m busy compiling the last of the stories that will go into the Nov. 6 print edition and I’ve held some space for Halloween photos. At this moment, it’s far too early to say “Dewey defeats Truman,” and even if I had reliable polling data, I’d never take that risk.
If you’ll indulge me, I’d like to explain how our deadlines and print schedule work.
Each week, our graphic artist creates what we call a “dummy,” which shows how much editorial space remains after all the paid advertising has been placed on the pages. By the end of Thursday, I
By LUCIE WINBORNE
* The term “lawn mullet” means having a neatly manicured front yard and an unmowed mess in the back.
FROM THE EDITOR
will have compiled all my stories and photos, along with many local submissions, letters, bulletins, and more. From that, I make a page plan for the editorial content. Our office manager compiles obituaries, notices, classified and legal ads and our ad rep assembles all the advertising, special section and other information.
several area papers whose deadlines overlap, so printing follows a tight schedule. A truck delivers the printed Siuslaw News to our office early in the week, and our driver delivers them to the Post Office and newspaper stands early Wednesday morning.
All of this will be sent back to the graphic artist on Friday, and she will spend the day putting all the ad and editorial content on the pages. By day’s end, we will have sent the pages back and forth several times for proofreading and double-checking. Then, it’s digitally sent to the printer in Albany. (The printer in Newport shut down in 2022 and was dismantled in 2023) Country Media manages
Meanwhile, the election is/was Tuesday, Nov. 5, after the Nov. 6 paper was already printed. Those are the time constraints of your local paper and many other weeklies face the same dilemmas.
As a weekly paper, it’s also our mission to chronicle history. In 20, 50 or 100 years, if people want to research something that happened on the Lane County coast, they will go back through old articles in this paper. We take that responsibility seriously and do our best to accurately record the
news and events that are shaping our future and will someday make up our past.
As for the top-of-thehour election results? Those were put on our website and linked to our social media right after they were announced.
In this new age, I can’t say how long print media will survive. One year ago, Forbes estimated that only 6 000 print publications remained in the US and over 4 700 of them were weekly papers. At some point, we may all switch to digital, which will change the timing of local news reporting significantly. Until then, we’ll continue to put out the best weekly paper we can while posting immediately relevant information online.
Since you’re holding this printed edition in your hands right now, we’d like to thank you for continuing to support your local weekly newspaper and we hope you’re finding it useful and informative.
STRANGE BUT TRUE
* Weird Al Yankovic wrote his parody song “The Saga Begins” before “Star Wars: Episode I” was released. Lucasfilm denied his request to see the film early, so he relied on internet spoilers for plot details.
* The human stomach can dissolve razor blades.
* In 1987, Steve Rothstein paid $250 000 for a lifetime unlimited first class American Airlines ticket. He even
hopped on planes to get a sandwich or to go to a baseball game in other cities. It cost American Airlines around $21 million, and they ended his contract in 2008
* In Italy, it’s considered bad luck to lay bread upside down -- either on a table or in a basket.
* Thanksgiving Eve is the biggest drinking and pizza night of the year.
* When the Italian writer Umberto Eco visited Paris for the first time, he only walked down streets surviving from the Middle Ages. He was studying medieval history at the University of Turin at the time and was obsessed with the era.
* In an emergency, coconut water can be used for blood plasma, due to its high levels of sodium and low levels of potassium.
* There are beaches in the Maldives that glow in the dark.
* When pencils went into mass production in the 1890s, the finest available graphite to fill them came from China. Pencil manufacturers wanted everyone to know that they used only the best Chinese graphite, so they painted their pencils yellow, the traditional Chinese color of royalty.
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Thought for the Day: “Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.” -Samuel Ullman
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DAVID CLARNO BAIRD
David Clarno Baird, 79, of Florence, Oregon, passed away at home surrounded by family on October 11, 2024
Dave was born on December 10 1944 to David J. Baird and Edna Clarno Baird in Portland, Oregon.
He attended the University of Portland for ROTC, became an officer in the U.S. Air Force, and was deployed during the Vietnam War as a pilot. He later finished his degree in political science at the University of Oregon.
Before his deployment, Dave—known as Papa to his children—married and started his family. After retiring from the military in 1985 with the rank of Major, he joined United Airlines and became a Captain. He enjoyed travelling the world. Dave married Marie Sherris in 2012, and they relocated to Florence, Oregon.
Papa’s legacy will be honored through his children, grandchildren, and his wife. He will be remembered for his preservation of family history; service to his country; love of dogs, airplanes and classic cars; and passion for college football (Go Ducks, Beavs, and Utes!).
Dave is survived by his wife Marie; daughter Michelle Baird-Johnson; son Charles David Clarno Baird; daughter Sarah Baird Reed; granddaughter Susie Baird McCurdy; granddaughters Harper and Penny Reed;
grandson, Daniel Weyers; and stepsons Craig and Jeff Sherris.
Dave was preceded in death by his father and mother; his sister, Sister Sarah Baird; daughter, Theresa Jean Baird; and best friend, Jim Schulze. A military service will be held in his honor on November 14, 2024, 1:00 p.m., at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE Mt. Scott Blvd, Happy Valley. Immediately following, there will be a small gathering for family and friends at McMenamins Old Church and Pub, Wilsonville. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Abbey Foundation of Oregon, Mt. Angel or the Oregon Coast Humane Society. Burns’s Riverside Chapel in charges of arrangements.
LEROY WAYNE SEELEY
Leroy Wayne Seeley, 66, passed away on October 2, 2024, at PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center. Wayne was born on September 27,1958 in Guthrie Center, Iowa to Robert Lynne and Sharon Kay (Brayton) Seeley. After high school, he proudly served four years in the United States Marine Corp. Following his military service, Wayne embarked on a career in telecommunications which provided him many unique opportunities to serve businesses all around the world. After retiring from his fast-paced career with Northern Telecom in 1997, Wayne relocated to the small border town of
Point Roberts, Washington where he raised his daughters until they finished high school and moved away from home. In 2006, after his own father’s passing, Wayne moved down to coastal town of Florence, Oregon, drawn in by its beauty and welcoming community. Even as his own health declined, he found strength in the support of his close friends and the community around him there.
Wayne is survived by his daughters, Shanna (James) Yaroshuk and Kaila Hernandez; grandchildren, Gracelynn, Parker, Kyler, Keagan, and Kaison; siblings, Pamela Arthur, Teresa Seeley, and Matthew Seeley; as well as a host of extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Wesley Seeley; son, Justin Wayne Seeley; and grandson, Kashton Pulve. No services are planned at this time, with the discussion of future plans of a memorial to be held at the Elks Lodge #1858 For those wishing to make donations in memory of Wayne, a GoFundMe account has been set up by his daughters. Donations will assist with the cost of his cremation and any additional funds will be given to support the local Elks Lodge.
To donate, go to: https:// gofund.me/e2f0f05c
PETE HALL
Pete Hall, 91, of Mapleton, passed away on October 21 2024, following a stroke. Pete was born on January 5, 1933, to Jewell and Filmore Hall in Scotland Arkansas. He was the
6th of 10 children.
Pete attended school in Scotland, leaving for the summer of 1951 to work at US Plywood in Mapleton Oregon, then returning to graduate from Scotland High School in 1952
Following graduation, Pete returned to Mapleton where he worked for US Plywood, Champion International and Eagle Veneer in Mapleton as well as Eagle Veneer in Junction City; 44 years in the wood products industry. After retiring from the wood products industry, Pete worked for two years for Jim Poston maintaining logging roads in the Elliot State Forest. The next ten years, Pete did lawn mowing and other yard work for people around Mapleton.
In 1956, Pete married Marion McCown in Florence Oregon. Pete and Marion went on to have three children.
Pete is survived by his wife, Marion, children; Karen Cullen (Mike), Randy (Katie) and Darla Bacher (Phil), his grandchildren; Amanda Skipper, Jason Keeper, Jack Bacher, Darby Cullen and Dayl Bacher, great-grandchildren; Ashleigh, Caitlin, Haylee, Bailey, Ava, and Evan. As well as his sister, Carolyne of Arkansas. Pete was predeceased by his parents and 8 of his siblings.
Pete was a man of great faith who took comfort in reading the Bible and attending church services. He loved his family and friends, especially treasuring time with his children and grandchildren. Pete loved watching sports and gardening. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and any opportunity to be outdoors. Pete was well known in the Mapleton community and described as a sweet man by many who knew him.
The Celebration of Life will be held at the Swisshome Evangelical Church on Saturday November 16th at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Swisshome
WALLACE AL AN GRETH SR
Wallace Alan Greth Sr passed away peacefully at his home in Florence, Oregon Saturday October 19 2024 while surrounded by family members. He was 91. His loving wife of 63 years, Roxanne, passed away in 2017
The father of five, a former Mormon Bishop, corporate president, and private pilot, has lived in Florence since 1998
Originally from Reading, PA, he met and fell in love with his wife of 63 years, Roxanne Heist while the two were working at the Reading YMCA. After becoming a Lieutenant in the US Army, the two were married in 1954 before he was promptly deployed to Nuremberg Germany with an armored infantry battalion. Their first two children Janeen and Wendye were born in Germany while he was stationed there.
After being honorably discharged as a first lieutenant, he and Roxanne purchased a home in the Southern California city of Lakewood. He worked for Northrop Aircraft in Hawthorne and Douglas Aircraft Company in Long Beach to provide for his young family. These jobs had a significant impact on him, as he eventually became a private pilot flying out Long Beach and El Monte airports. His aviation interest was passed on to his children and grandchildren. As the postwar aircraft industry in Southern California wound down, Greth found his long term career in the precast concrete industry where he worked for 33
years before retiring in 1992. He rose through the ranks during his career and eventually became President of Forni Corporation in Hayward, CA.
Greth had many interests. These included photography, flying, ham radio, woodworking, carpentry, creating jewelry with lapidary equipment, motorcycling, and traveling in motorhomes. While living in Southern California, he single-handedly built an addition on his family home to accommodate his growing family. Notably, while on a motorcycle trip with friends in southwestern Washington, he witnessed the nearby eruption of Mount Saint Helens in May of 1980
His young family enjoyed camping and cross-country trips in motor homes starting in the 1960’s. He and Roxanne continued to enjoy bigger and better motor coaches over the years and in retirement. They even traveled around the US full-time in a large motorhome for three years. “Wally” loved sharing this experience with his children and grandchildren throughout his life.
In retirement, he dedicated much of his time to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Florence where he received the honor of serving as Bishop. In this role he was proud to be an influential figure where he could serve his community. He was grateful for the love he received from the church members.
Greth is survived by his five children Wendye Manzone of Grants Pass, OR, Janeen Greth of Bend, OR, Robin (Jack) Goncalves of Antioch, CA, Wallace Alan Greth Jr of Murphys, CA, Michael (Daphne) Greth of Brentwood, CA, 15 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Greth will be buried with his loving wife Roxanne at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, California.
“The Mystical Path Explored”
the range of mystical
and what role mystics play in various cultures (including ours). Then she’ll walk us through how people learn to have mystical experiences. If you’ve ever wondered (or wished you could know) what it means to be a mystic, this is the session for you. At the Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, (off 101 at Heceta Beach Rd) Saturday, Nov. 9, from 1 to 4 p.m.Materials and refreshments supplied; love offering requested.
Having earned both the Ph.D. and the D.D. Dr. Miller is an anthropologist and futurist who is also an ordained minister in the New Thought tradition, and is the host of “Noetic Moments” on KXCR radio. She brings years of study and experience on all subjects related to consciousness and culture.
Evangelical Church.
First case of bird flu in pig discovered on small Oregon farm
All of the pigs, along with 70 backyard birds that became infected, have been humanely euthanized, the farm has been quarantined and officials are monitoring the owners and others for infection.
LYNNE TERRY Oregon Capital Chronicle
State officials announced Wednesday that a severe form of bird flu has been detected for the first time in a pig on a small farm in Crook County in central Oregon.
The farm, which was not identified, is a noncommercial operation that had an outbreak of bird flu last week in its flock of poultry, including ducks, geese and guinea fowl. Three pigs on the property that roamed with the poultry initially tested positive for bird flu in pooled oral swabs. Officials euthanized the pigs and tested tissue samples from the animals in the state veterinarian lab. Those showed that one of the pigs had the virus throughout its body.
Two other pigs — both teacups housed in a separate area of the farm with chickens — were also tested with oral swabs and one was positive for the virus. The chickens later showed signs of illness as well.
State officials have humanely euthanized the animals — including dozens of ducks, geese and guinea fowl — and their bodies have been incinerated to prevent spread of the virus. State officials quarantined the farm and provided protective gear to the owners, and they’re continuing to monitor the situation.
This is the latest instance of bird flu in the Northwest, with health officials in Washington state confirming last week that two people working in a commercial egg farm in Franklin County in south-central Washington were infected, Washington State Standard reported.
There have been 36 cases of bird flu in humans in the U.S. — and all but one was associated with contract with infected animals, Dean Sidelinger, state epidemiologist, said during a news conference.
Sidelinger said there is no sign of bird flu in the owners. He would not say how many people might have come into contact with the infected animals.
“There is no evidence of infection in humans,” Sidelinger said. “There are no pending tests.”
To date, there have been 40 outbreaks in
Report an ill or dead bird
Death or illness among domestic birds should be reported immediately to the agriculture department by calling 503-9864711 or 800-347-7028
Contact the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to report cases in wild birds by calling 866-968-2600 or email Wildlife.
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For more tips, visit the department’s bird flu page here Avian Influenzaor en Español at Avian Influenza-Spanish.
backyard flocks in Oregon, Sidelinger said, with nearly 130 people exposed. None has been infected, he said.
“The risk of avian influenza to the general public remains low,” Sidelinger said.
Those who do become infected often develop mild respiratory symptoms, including a runny nose, sore throat and cough. People can also get conjunctivitis, commonly known as “pink eye.”
Some people who’ve been infected have become severely ill and have required hospitalization, according to the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
The outbreak is the second in two weeks in Oregon, with birds in a Clackamas County commercial poultry operation also becoming infected last week. That outbreak led to 150 birds being euthanized.
The Crook County farm does not sell to retail, and there’s no risk from the outbreak to the public, officials said.
“The food supply is safe,” said Ryan Scholtz, the Department of Agriculture’s state veterinarian.
Food safety officials recommend properly cooking meat and eggs to kill the virus, along with other harmful bugs like E. coli, which can be deadly. The CDC also recommends pasteurizing milk and dairy products to kill pathogens. Check the U.S. Department of Agriculture website for food safety tips.
The strain of the virus that’s circulating in the U.S. and worldwide is endemic in wild birds, causing outbreaks in poultry and wild mammals, including seals and sea lions, along with domestic animals and hundreds of dairy cows. Officials said it’s been confirmed in dairy cattle in 14 states, including California and Idaho. Oregon has not had any cases in dairy cattle. The Crook County strain is associated with wild birds and not with dairy cows, officials said.
Waterfowl carry the virus and can infect farm animals through their droppings or other contact.
Domestic cats — especially on dairy farms — have also been infected.
But this is the first time the virus has crossed over to pigs and that could be cause for worry. Sidelinger noted that pigs are also susceptible to the human flu virus and that there could be a potential for the two viruses to co-mingle and mutate, potentially posing more of a threat to humans.
There’s no evidence now of that happening but Scholtz said that’s why state officials take these outbreaks “so seriously.”
The case also caught the attention of agricultural officials in Iowa, one of the country’s top-producing pork states.
Chris Rademache, a clinical professor in the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, said he was not worried by the Oregon case.
“This is a very unique case,” Rademache said.
Rademache said
commercial pork producers are mindful of the need to separate poultry and hogs and “do a good job” of that. He also said the state has a “robust” monitoring and testing program to catch any sort of outbreak.
“Pork continues to be safe to eat,” Rademache said.
In Oregon, officials expect the measures taken at the farm will end the outbreak, but they advised others to take these precautions to prevent their animals from becoming infected:
• Prevent exposure of domestic poultry and livestock to wildlife, especially wild waterfowl.
• Limit co-mingling of different species of livestock, especially poultry and pigs.
• Wash your hands before and after handling your flock.
• Clean vehicles, tools and equipment.
Do you part and volunteer today to help support these organizations in our community.
• Limit visitors.
• Sanitize shoes in clean foot baths
• Change clothes after contact with birds.
Cami Koons, a reporter at the Iowa Capital Dispatch, a States Newsroom affiliate, contributed to this story.
https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/10/30/ first-case-of-bird-flu-inpig-discovered-on-small-
oregon-farm/ Oregon Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@oregoncapitalchronicle.com.
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Oregonians raise about 3,000 pigs every year and at least one just became infected with bird flu.
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Florence is kicking off the holiday season early with their first Fall Fest
Saturday & Sunday, November 9-10, 2024. This two-day celebration is designed to be an experiential immersion of over 50 Oregon artisans, culinarians, woodcrafters, wildcrafters, and adventuresome vendors. Fest hours run from 10:00am - 5:00pm, indoors in the event spaces at the north end of Driftwood Shores Resort & Conference Center and in a central building in the center of the property. There will be signage and event flags to indicate vendor buildings. This isn’t just an ordinary
forward to the move to the First Step property.”
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manufacturer in China and sorted out purchase and shipping details.
When the organization started, it offered the use of small mobile units in north Florence, to families who met the criteria for assistance.
“Board President, Rev. Greg Wood, who has been working with First Step since it’s inception in 2017 is excited about the work of the board and confident that stable and secure housing of a more sustainable nature will truly help families get back on their feet and be an improvement for their children and our community,” according to a FSF release. “He is thrilled Presbyterian Community Church continues to be such a great support of the First Step Village on their property and looks
“There is a rigorous vetting process and review of the program procedures with families before they are admitted to the program,” FSF staff reported.
“Units are not rentalsthey are safe/stable housing for unhoused families (an adult + a child) to live in while they work a carefully designed program to get them in a position to be gainfully employed and rent or buy their own housing.” Families are allowed to use the homes while they work to get into regular housing and the length of time can be determined by their progress, as well as local market conditions.
“First Step owns a piece of property North of Fred Meyer on the East Side of 101 where the Bridges Program is currently serving singles and couples who are struggling with housing insecurity,” FSF staff reported. “They
continue to look for a permanent location. First Step Florence transitional housing for families will take up residence on their property by October 2025 The goal is to move from the church onto First Step property and scale up the program at the same time.”
Pearson said it’s hoped that as many as 10 families could be housed in the folding units by October 2025 A community open house will be take place Nov.10, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the unfolded house, located behind Presbyterian Community Church, 3996 N Highway 101
FSF is a 501(c)(3) organization that holds events and fundraisers, and depends on community support, volunteers and donations to reach its goals. More information can be found online at https://firststepflorence. org/
pre-registration
Drive and Ivy Street. Second Street will be closed to incoming traffic and used only for exiting the area.
Another change is that all participants which entail multiple vehicles such as car clubs and any organizations wanting to enter multiple vehicles, pre-stage at another location and arrive at the parade staging area as one composite group.
This year the Committee has also eliminated the playing of ‘rolling taps’ during the parade and replacing it with patriotic music being played from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. by both local radio
stations, KCST 106 9 and KXCR 90 7. This will enable participants to play music along the parade route, enhancing the festive atmosphere.
The Parade Committee has launched a new website for this year which can be reached at www. florenceveteransparade. org. Details about this year’s parade are available on the site and include parade route, staging and changes in pre-registration.
SPORTS & LIFESTYLE
Siuslaw advances to State soccer playoffs
Will LOHRE Country Media Inc.
Siuslaw High School has seized the final playoff berth for Special District 3 cementing the fourth and final bid with a 2-0 win against Sisters on Oct. 29
The game was played at home, and despite three regular starters out with injuries, there were several players who stepped up to play more minutes than usual or to fill positions they had not previously played for the Varsity team.
“While the new configuration could be tightened up, we are very happy with the team’s passing and play-making,” Head Coach Londi Tomaro said.
“They were looking for their teammates and making things happen together,
both offensively and defensively.”
At the outset, Tomaro said the Vikings had some good passage of play but were unable to break through a resolute Outlaw
defensive Vikings focused on working their attacks through the middle but needed to resort to trying to play longer, creative through balls to try and solve Sisters’ defense.
About midway through the first, a play changed the momentum and energy of the game.
“Yair [Brito Xilot] was contesting for the ball on the Outlaw endline, passed it back in for a combination that resulted in a shot into
the net. No goal was scored because the officials determined that the ball had passed out of bounds on the endline prior to the passing play,” Tomaro said.
“Although we did not score, that play energized the team and invigorated our attack.”
It didn’t take long after the disallowed goal for the Vikings’ pressure to pay off.
Siuslaw was awarded a penalty kick in the wake of the momentum shift, and Sailor Jensen scored the team’s first goal in the game. The Vikings took a total of 13
shots in the first half but were unable to find the net a second time in the period.
In addition to some strong attacking play, sophomore goalkeeper Terrance Masterman was a brick wall, making five saves in the opening half.
In the second half, Tomaro said Siuslaw did a better job of “winning the ball and putting together attacking combinations.”
The Vikings broke through the Sisters’ defense several times and continued to ping quality crosses into dangerous areas and create shooting opportunities.
Though the hosts had fewer shots (9) in the second half, Tomaro said they made better plays into the Outlaws’ defensive third. Despite the more
promising attacking plays, the Vikings found the net just one more time.
“Kale Jensen received a pass from Pedro Urioste Aguilar and took a low shot across the goal, burying it deep in the opposite corner for our second goal,” Tomaro said.
Masterman added seven saves to his total in the second half and kept a clean sheet for the game. The league playoff ended by a score of 2-0 The win cemented Siuslaw’s #4 rank in Special District 3 and gave them a berth in the State Playoffs; the Vikings enter the tournament as the 13 seed. They will play 20-seeded Western Christian/Amity on Nov. 2 at 4:30 p.m. in a home playoff match.
Haunted maze brings hundreds to FEC
By TONY REED Siuslaw News
CROW’s Carn-Evil of Terror haunted maze provided shelter from the rain on Halloween night as hundreds kids and adults made their way through the maze at the Florence Event Center.
On Halloween night, the entire front entryway was full of people waiting their turn to go through the maze.
CROW director Melanie Heard said Halloween was not the busiest night, even though 307 people went through the maze from 6 to 9 p.m.
Inside, the theme was a ghoulish carnival, complete with an unappetizing concessions stand, a ring-finger ring toss, a Rhodo-deadron princess and a host of creepy clowns.
She said the previous Saturday was busier, and that the week saw a total of 1,150 people. A somewhat tamer version was put on for young kids earlier in the week.
About 30 volunteers helped set up the event and there was a cast of 25 or more people inside the maze.
Noting that people came from around the region
and even into Washington, she said a particular group came from Lebanon, Since the haunted maze is the only such event to meet Americans with Disability Act requirements.
Heard said it was a particularly challenging start because there was another event at the Event Center the night before the maze was to open. She said people loaded into the Event Center at 7 p.m., worked until 4: a.m., got a couple hours of sleep and came back to work through the day in order to be ready by 6 p.m.
“That’s how they do things in professional theater,” she said. “We’re really proud of ourselves for pulling it off.”
As for the removal of all the decor and accessories, it started first thing in the morning after Halloween on November 1st. as before, almost 30 people volunteered to take down the walls, plastic, glowing dots and other accessories.
As soon as the haunted maze was taken down and boxed up, CROW volunteers and cast immediately began working on the Holly Jolly Follies.
PHOTOS BY TONY REED
As many as 100 people at a time waited in line at the Events Center for their turn to go through the haunted maze.
Holiday Bazaar and Bake sale
The Ladies of Elks will be holding their annual Holiday Bazaar and Bake sale November 1st and 2nd at the Elks Lodge in Florence. Times are Friday 1-6 pm and Saturday 9am-4pm. This event is the Ladies biggest fund raiser of the year. Included this year will be holiday decor, handmade items, baked goods and the ever popular jewelry table. Also a craft supply area has been added. On Saturday the 2nd there will be a soup and chili luncheon from 11:30 to 1:30. Cost is $8 for a bowl of homemade soup or chili and cornbread. They will also be selling tickets for their annual raffle which includes several baskets and wagons stuffed with hundreds of dollars of merchandise and gift cards.
Community Briefs
Ladies of Elks are an auxiliary of local Elks lodge 1858 and are dedicated to assisting local charities. All proceeds stay within the community.
The latest info on U.S. and China relations.
Dr. Mel Gurtov, Ph.D., UCLA, will address City Club of Florence on Thursday, Nov. 14. His topic will be “The Future of US-China Relations”. City Club meets at 1:30 p.m., in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library located at 1460 – 9th street in Florence. There is no fee and the public is always welcome!
Mel Gurtov is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Portland State University, Oregon, and Senior Editor of the
quarterly journal Asian Perspective. Previously he was on staff at the RAND Corporation in Santa Monica, Calif.
Gurtov has published over thirty books and numerous articles on East Asian affairs (specializing in China and Korea), U.S. foreign policy, and global politics from a human-interest perspective. He also, helped co-author the Pentagon Papers with Daniel Ellsberg.
His latest book is Engaging China: Rebuilding Sino-American Relations (Rowman & Littlefield, 2022). His books have been translated into Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish. Dr. Gurtov regularly visits Asia, where he has been a visiting professor and Senior Fulbright Scholar. He is fluent in Chinese.
Mel’s foreign affairs commentaries can be heard weekly on KXCR in
Florence and on KBOO in Portland. He also writes a blog and has a podcast, both of which are available by free subscription. For more information, call 541-999-0745, or go online to FaceBook.com/ cityclubofflorence.
“Shelton McMurphey Johnson House”
The Siuslaw Public Library is pleased to present Jon Kerr on Sat., Nov. 9th, at 1:00pm, in the library’s Bromley Room, discussing the Shelton McMurphey Johnson House located in Eugene.
The Shelton McMurphey Johnson House is a Victorian home and museum in Eugene which was completed in 1888
The home has been a defining landmark in Eugene for 136 years. Its rich collections, exhibits, and programs highlight the families who resided in the home and give a glimpse into the culture and history of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This program will discuss the history of the home, its residents, the preservation mission, and the recurring and upcoming events and programs at the museum. Come learn about all that the Shelton McMurphey Johnson House has to offer!
Jon Kerr (M.A.) is the Education Coordinator at the Shelton McMurphey
Johnson House where he plans events and programs for all ages at the museum and in the surrounding community. He has a background in art history and archaeology and is passionate about preserving local history for future generations to enjoy. Jon has had the privilege of working with cultural resources on both coasts, from his hometown in Maryland to his home of ten years in Oregon.
This program is free and open to the public. For more information about the program, please contact the library at (541) 997-3132
Teen Giving Tree Program Returns for 12th Year
Sponsored by Twin Lakes Grocery & Liquor, the Teen Giving Tree Program is back for its 12th year, bringing joy and holiday cheer to local teenagers.
This year, approximately 50 teens aged 13-17 are expected to benefit from this event. Teens must live in the North Lakes area of Florence or be nominated to participate. Sign-up applications/Wish Lists are available from the cashiers at Twin Lakes beginning October 1st. The sooner teens return their lists, the sooner the community can start shopping for their desired gifts.
On December 19th, a Christmas party and
distribution event will be held at the Sutton Lake Fire Station from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. Vicki Ambrosio, owner of Twin Lakes Grocery & Liquor and founder of the program, encourages teens to “enjoy their Christmas party with family and friends, perhaps open a present or two, and make it a special and memorable night.”
The community is invited to support this heartwarming program by shopping for gifts and returning them to Twin Lakes by December 13th. More information is on their website www. twinlakes.store or simply call the store at (541) 9973021 or visit Twin Lakes in person.
Blubber Blast Fun Run/Walk
Bring your family and your friends to join us in the FIRST Blubber Blast Family Fun Run Saturday, November 9, 2024. Start/Finish Line: Miller Park Registration begins at 9:00 am. Race Time at 10:00
Friendship - Fellowship – Fun FAITH DIRECTORY
To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441
ANCHOR OF HOPE CHURCH
Live like Jesus, share His Love. 1318 Rhododendron Drive www.anchorofhopeflo.com Sunday Service 11am
Livestream on Facebook @anchorofhopeflo
BAHA’I FAITH OF FLORENCE
“What is Baha’i, and Why?” 2nd Monday 7:00 pm
Interfaith Devotions 4th Monday 7:00 pm
Info and meeting location: 541-590-0779
Zoom link on Facebook: Florence Baha’i Community All ARE WELCOME!
COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
4590 Hwy. 101 N, across from Fred Meyer541 997-7418
SUNDAY SERVICES - Adult Bible Study 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; High School Youth 7- 9 PM
MID-WEEK- Women’s Bible Study-Tuesday 10:00-Noon and Thursday 7:00-8:00PM; Men’s Bible Study Thursday 8:00-9:30 AM; Middle School Youth Wed. 7-9 PM. Sunday Worship streams live at Community Baptist Church Facebook Page
CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD Corner of 10th & Maple- 541-997-3533 Sunday Services 9am 1st Service in person Sunday Services 11am 2nd Service in person & livestreamed Wednesday kids/youth night is at 6:30 NOT livestreamed. https://www.florencecrossroadag.org/church-online
Other platforms update after the service. florencecrossroadag.org office@florencecrossroadag.org
FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2nd & Ivy - 541-997-2961 - Non-Denominational Service is on Sunday at 10:00 am Sunday Service also streaming live at 10am at florencechurch.com
FLORENCE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 87738 Hwy 101 at Heceta Beach Road RUAUU? Come explore the answer with us. Sunday Worship Services ~ 10:00am www.florenceuuf.com
JOIN US IN WORSHIP
FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025 Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m. Sunday
PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH 3996 N Hwy 101 541-997-7136 Internet and in person Sunday Services at 10:30am, Adult Sunday School is at 9:30am. Call the church for details. Reverend Greg Wood All Welcome. Come as you are.
RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) “War is still not the answer.” FCNL We meet Sunday’s at 11am in our homes. Call 541-515-8191 for locations.
RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH,
Pile Burning Begins on the Siuslaw National Forest
Siuslaw National Forest. Starting today and continuing through the spring, trained firefighting personnel will ignite slash piles while fire danger is low and monitor them to ensure fire does not spread outside the immediate vicinity. Burning will be weather-dependent and only occur if conditions are deemed ideal by firefighters. Restoration projects, vegetation
management, noxious weed removal, and other brush clearing activities generated the slash piles. Burning is one of the most effective ways to remove nonmerchantable woody debris from the forest before it becomes a hazardous fuel in the dry summer months. Pile burning operations are planned on both Hebo and Central Coast Ranger Districts. Smoke may be visible from nearby trails, roadways, and waterways while the burns are in progress. Smoke impacts
are expected to be minimal and no area closures are anticipated at this time. If unsure whether smoke or a fire is from a planned pile burn, citizens can contact their local fire department, county emergency services or a nearby Siuslaw National Forest Ranger Station. Firefighter and public safety are always the top priority during any burning events. Updates will be posted on the Siuslaw National Forest Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/SiuslawNF/.
Writing Tips with David Stevenson
As a writer, have you found it difficult to begin a project? You have things to say but don’t know where to start? How and where do you get your inspiration?
Join the Willamette Writers Coast Chapter on Saturday, November 16 from 2-4 pm when Lincoln City author David Stevenson will present his craft essay he gave his MFA students: I am not a Robot: Notes from a Writing Life, at the Newport Public Library. Stevenson will talk about how he began to write and why it took so long to get “anywhere.” He will field a Q & A. Open Mic follows the talk. Participants sign up and will have five minutes to read a work of their choice.
David Stevenson is the author of Points of Astonishment: Alpine Stories (2022, short fiction), High Places, Sacrifices, Mysteries (2021, essays), Forty Crows (2018, a novel), Warnings Against Myself: Meditations on a Life in Climbing (2016, essays) and Letters from Chamonix, winner of the Banff Mountain Book Award for fiction in 2014
Presently he is an encounterer of reality and forger @ smithy of my soul; American Alpine Journal, Book Review Editor; Professor Emeritus, Western Illinois University. Stevenson was
Director and Professor at the University of Alaska at Anchorage of the MFA program.
This presentation is part of the Coast Chapter’s new “Spotlight on Central Coast Authors” series.
This program is co-hosted by the Newport Public Library.
The WW Coast Chapter hosts presentations from September through June. Programs are free and open to all writers 18 and older. There are Young Willamette Writer chapters for those under 18 Willamette Writers is the largest writer’s association in Oregon and one of the largest in the nation. Join Willamette Writers at their website, https:// willamettewriters.org.
Don’t forget to RECYCLE
New Fall/Winter Hours to Start at Siuslaw National Forest Offices
Due to seasonal changes and staffing shortages, the Siuslaw National Forest will begin implementing the following hours:
Siuslaw National Forest Supervisor’s Office, Corvallis, OR:
Open Tuesday – Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed on Monday and Friday)
Phone: 541-750-7000
Hebo Ranger Station, Hebo, OR:
Open Monday – Wednesday, Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed on Thursday)
Phone: 503-392-5100
Central Coast Ranger Station, Waldport, OR:
Open Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Phone: 541-563-8400
Cape Perpetua Visitor Center, Yachats, OR:
Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed on Monday)
Phone: 541-547-3289
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Reedsport, OR:
Open Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
*Nov. 4th through Nov. 8th ONLY:
Open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.*
Phone: 541-271-6000
Hours may fluctuate due to future staffing levels, severe weather events or federal holidays. Call ahead before visiting a ranger station, office, or visitor center to ensure the services you need are available. Major changes in visitor hours will be updated on the Forest website. Recreation passes for the Siuslaw National Forest and other public lands can be purchased online through the Forest’s website or the nonprofit partner, Discover Your Northwest and in person at vendor locations. Many recreation sites have limited cell service, and your purchase will need to be completed before you visit.
General Siuslaw National Forest questions and inquiries can be sent to r6_siuslaw_wwweb_front_desk@usda. gov
Windermere Real Estate Continues to Share the Warmth During Winter Months
by
Submitted
Veracity Marketing
As winter approaches, Windermere Real Estate brokers are teaming up to Share the Warmth by providing essential winter items for those in need. As part of the annual campaign, the Windermere office in Florence will be collecting donations from October 28 - December 20 to benefit Siuslaw Outreach
Services. This year, the organization is asking for coats, blankets and new socks in all sizes. Those who wish to contribute can stop by participating Windermere offices to drop off donations. The Windermere office in Florence, located at 1625 12th St., is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Here is a full list of all drop-off locations.
“We’re proud to see
how our brokers and community members come together each year to support those in need during the winter season,” said Christine Wood, executive director of the Windermere Foundation. “The Share the Warmth campaign is a reflection of Windermere’s deeprooted dedication to making a positive impact within the communities where we live and work.”
OSU Extension hosts classes on extending the growing season
The Oregon State University Extension Service welcomes the public to Coastal Season Extension: Optimizing High and Low Tunnels for your Farm on Nov. 6 in Florence and Nov. 7 in Lincoln City.
The same content will be covered in both classes, so please attend the one that is most convenient for you. The Nov. 6 class will take place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Lane Community College Florence Center at 3149 Oak Street in Florence.
Please register for this event at: https://beav. es/pHu. More information about this event is at https://beav.es/ SeasonExtensionFlorence
The November 7 class
will take place from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Oregon Coast Community College at 3788 SE High School Drive, Room 211 in Lincoln City. Please register for this event at: https://beav.es/pzp . More information about this event is at https://beav. es/SeasonExtensionLC.
Or call OSU Extension in Lincoln County at 541-574-6534. At this class you can expect to learn about options and best practices for season extension and hear from local farmers about their experiences extending the growing season on their farms. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made to Evie Smith, 541-2835119, evie.smith@oregonstate.edu.
Would seaweed reduce greenhouse cow gases?
Submitted by OSU
Oregon State University researchers have received a $1 million grant to study the impact of adding seaweed to the diets of beef cattle as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Recent research has found that feeding seaweed can reduce methane emissions from cattle, most of which originates from enteric fermentation that is characteristic of their digestive process.
Oregon State will investigate a specific type of seaweed – Pacific dulse, a species grown commercially on the Oregon Coast – and focus on the effects of including this seaweed in diets of cattle that graze sagebrush steppe landscapes, a common ecosystem in the western United States.
“At a time of heightened public concern about greenhouse gas emissions, this
project has the potential to help ranchers more sustainably and efficiently produce beef while also providing an economic benefit to seaweed producers,” said Juliana Ranches, project director and an assistant professor at Oregon State’s Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center in Burns, Oregon.
The five-year project is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
The agriculture sector accounts for 9 4% of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. with cattle being responsible for more than a quarter of the greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector. The majority of that contribution comes from methane produced during enteric fermentation.
For the project, about 20 cows will graze each year in an approximately 100acre pasture at the Northern
Great Basin Experimental Range in Riley, Oregon, between Bend and Burns. They will wear GPS collars and be contained within a virtual fence.
The researchers will supplement the cattle feed with Pacific dulse grown along the Oregon Coast by a company called Oregon Seaweed. They will feed different amounts of dried dulse to the cattle to access the supplementation level that most suppresses enteric methane, which is emitted during the digestive process of cows.
“We will also be looking at the way the seaweed is grown and how that impacts the compounds of interest that contribute to methane reduction,” said James Fox, an algal physiologist in the Oregon State Department of Microbiology and co-investigator of the project.
Fox will also work with colleagues at OSU-Cascades in Bend to study the impact
seaweed supplementation has on bacteria in the cattle stomachs and how the bacteria may contribute to methane reduction.
Additionally, the researchers will use an atmospheric measurement tool called an Eddy Covariance Flux Tower to measure changes in carbon dioxide and methane levels in the pasture.
“Most of the research on seaweed feed supplementation for cattle has taken place in feedlots,” said Rory O’Connor, a rangeland ecologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service in Burns and co-director of the project. “Our work is novel because we are focused on cattle that graze in the sagebrush-steppe ecosystem.”
Partners on the project include Chuck Toombs, the founder and CEO of Oregon Seaweed, and the USDA Northwest Climate Hub.
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SLN24-3035 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION: BY ORDER OF THE COURT In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Lane County, No. 24CV47696 Edward L. Lovingood Plaintiff v. Charles M. Salomone, Defendant: TO: Defendant: You are hereby commanded to appear and defend the complaint or petition filed against you in the above-entitled action within 30 days from the date of first publication of this summons upon you, and in case of your failure to do so, for want thereof, plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the complaint. This action is to rescind a deed and quiet title in plaintiff’s name in the property which is commonly known as 33788 Row River Rd, Cottage Grove OR. In this action, plaintiff seeks a judgment declaring that he is the owner of said property free and clear of any interest whatsoever of the defendant. NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS. READ THIS SUMMONS CAREFULLY You must “appear in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer”. The motion or answer must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication along with the required filing fee. It must be n proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s/petitioner’s attorney. If you have any questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763
or toll free outside the Portland area at (800) 452-7636. Richard A.
Weill, P.C. OSB 821396
Date of first publication: October 16th, 2024, 102 W. Historic Columbia River Hwy. Troutdale, Oregon 97060-2033 (503) 492-8911 Attorney for Plaintiff
SLN 24-3037
HECETA WATER PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT ENCHANTED VALLEY
BOOSTER PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS
Sealed bids for the construction of the Enchanted Valley Booster Pump Station Improvements for the Heceta Water People’s Utility District (Owner) will be submitted by electronic means only and must be received by 2:00 p.m. PDT November 21, 2024. The Heceta Water People’s Utility District will receive and accept bids ONLY through QuestCDN.com via their electronic VirtuBidTM online bid service. A virtual bid opening will be held at the day and time of the bid closing utilizing GoToMeetingTM. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. All interested parties are invited to attend. The project must be substantially complete 120 days after issuance of Notice to Proceed. Estimated construction cost for the Basic Bid is between $280,000 and $380,000. The project consists of the following major items of construction: 1. Basic Bid a. Demolition and removal of the existing Enchanted Valley Pump Station as indicated on the Plans.
b. Installation of a new duplex skid mounted pump station consisting of two new booster pumps, meter, miscellaneous valves, piping, control system, and CMU building at a location near the existing pump station with associated signal and power. c. Installation of site piping, communication and power conduits, wire and site work. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum basis as indicated in the Bid Form. No Bid will be considered unless fully completed in the manner provided in the Instructions to Bidders and
accompanied by a Bid Security executed in favor of the Owner in the amount of not less than 10% of the total amount of the Bid. Per ORS 279C.385 (2), Bid Security is to be forfeited as fixed and liquidated damages should the Bidder neglect or refuse to enter into a Contract and provide suitable insurance certificates, bonds, and other required documents for the faithful performance of the work in the event the Bidder is awarded the Contract. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: The Dyer Partnership, 1330 Teakwood Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420, (541) 269-0732. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office or online at www.questcdn. com. Complete digital project Bidding Documents are available at www.questcdn. com. To be considered a Planholder for bids, you may download the digital documents for $64.00 by selecting Requests at the top of the QuestCDN search page and inputting the QuestCDN Project No. 9383451. A Contractor must register with QuestCDN.com and download the request documents in digital form. Registering as a Planholder is recommended as Planholders will receive automatic notice of addenda and other updates via QuestCDN. Contact QuestCDN Customer Support at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in membership registration, downloading digital request information and vBid online bid submittal questions. To access the electronic bid form, download the request documents and click on the online bid button at the top of the bid advertisement page. For this project, prospective bidders must be on the Planholder list through QuestCDN for bids to be accepted. Bids will ONLY be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN.com. A PreBid Conference will not be held. All Bidders must be “equal opportunity employers” and comply with the
appropriate provisions of state and federal law. In addition, all Bidders are required to comply with ORS 656.017 regarding Workers’ Compensation. Bidder, Contractor, and subcontractors are required to be registered with Construction Contractors Board. Pursuant to ORS 279C.505(2), all Bidders must certify with their Bids that they have an employee drug testing program in place. If awarded a Contract, Bidder must provide proof of such drug testing program when executed Agreements are returned to Owner. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. Each Bidder must submit a First-Tier Subcontractor Disclosure Form to the Owner within two working hours of the time for receipt of Bids in accordance with ORS 279C.370. Each Bidder must also submit Evidence of Authority to Sign Bid and Evidence to do Business in the State within two working hours of the time for receipt of the Bid. This Contract is for a public works project subject to the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (40 U.S.C. 3141 et seq.). If state prevailing rate of wage is higher than the federal prevailing rate of wage, the Contractor and every subcontractor on the project shall pay at least the state prevailing rate of wage as determined under ORS 279C.815. ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870 will be administered and enforced in a manner that is consistent with federal law and regulations adopted or guidelines issued in accordance with the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts. No Bid will be received or considered by the Owner unless the Bid contains: 1) a statement that Bidder will comply with the provisions of 40 USC 276a and ORS 279C.840 and 2) a statement as to whether the Bidder is a resident Bidder as defined in ORS 279A.120. Bid evaluation will not include a percent increase added to the
Bid submitted from out-of-state Bidders from states which give preference to in-state Bidders, pursuant to federal requirements. Work under this Contract is funded by the federal Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund through Business Oregon and a partnership of local and/ or private funds. This funding requires the Contractor to comply with buying American Iron and Steel (AIS) as spelled out in the 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive all informalities, and to accept such Bids that in the opinion of the Owner are in the best interest of the Owner. No Bidder may withdraw or modify this Bid after the hour set
for the receipt of Bids, and thereafter until the lapse of 70 days from the Bid opening. Dated this 22nd day of October 2024 Owner: Heceta Water People’s Utility District By: Carl Neville Title: General Manager Published: Siuslaw News Florence, Oregon October 30th, 2024, and November 6th,
SLN24-3039
Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Florence City Council will hold a hearing in person and via videoconference on November 18, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the City of Florence City Hall Chambers located at 250 Highway 101, to consider and deliberate on the following: Ordinances No. 10 & 11 Series 2024: Petition from Roger Center to annex approximately .14 acres and apply the Medium-Density Residential zoning designation. The property is located at the northwest corner of 4th Ave. and Lookout St., north of Heceta Beach Rd. Meetings air live on Cable Channel 191 and stream at www.ci.florence. or.us/citymanager/public-meetings-live. Testimony can be given in writing or through a request to participate in the meeting. Those wishing to testify either in person or
via conference call must submit a speaker’s card by 3:30PM on November 18, 2024. Testimony not submitted in compliance with the above procedures, will not be included in the record. For additional information, https://www.ci.florence. or.us/council/requestaddress-city-councilspeakers-card or contact the Community Development Department at 541-997-8237. To be published November 6th & November 13th, 2024
SCORPIO -Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, it’s a good time to implement new habits or make improvements to your work life. Perhaps the balance has been skewed and you need more time for family?
SAGITTARIUS -Nov 23/Dec 21
This week could be bursting with creativity for you, Sagittarius. If you’ve been meaning to pursue hobbies or other interests, now is the time to explore and have some fun.
CAPRICORN -Dec 22/Jan 20
Making improvements to your home or livings space can give you a fresh perspective, Capricorn. It might just be the change you need to feel revitalized.
AQUARIUS -Jan 21/Feb 18
Don’t be afraid to share your ideas and connect with others this week, Aquarius. Staying curious and getting your perspective across may lead to some exciting opportunities.
TAURUS -Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, you may have a strong desire for stability and security. Now is a good time to focus on financial matters and investigate potentially valuable investment opportunities.
Financial matters may come into focus this month, Pisces. It’s a good time to look at your budget and make some tweaks, if necessary. Taking on extra work might be an option.
ARIES -Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, this week you may find yourself with some extra energy and enthusiasm for new projects. Figure out what you want to get done and think through a plan.
GEMINI -May 22/Jun 21
Communication will be key for you this month, Gemini. Whether you aim to strengthen existing relationships or start new ones, be clear and honest in all of your interactions.
CANCER -Jun 22/Jul 22
This week your focus shifts largely toward home and family, Cancer. Now might be the time to address any conflicts in your home life to reinforce family relationships. LEO -Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, this could be a week when you find yourself in the spotlight more than usual. You don’t shy away from extra attention; in fact, you will thrive this week.
VIRGO -Aug 24/Sept 22
This is a good week to start organizing and planning, Virgo. The holidays are right around the corner, and you want to be sure that everything you need to get done will be accomplished.
LIBRA -Sept 23/Oct 23
Relationships and partnerships are priorities for you this week, Libra. Figure out how you can balance your needs with those of others in your inner circle.
