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By TONY REED Siuslaw News

At its May 6 meeting, the Florence City Council authorized the sale of two parcels of City property, to be used for the construction of an affordable rental complex and an early learning child care center.

“The interested parties are Our Coastal Village, Inc. for Parcel 1, with the intention to build an Affordable Apartment Rental Complex, and Chestnut Management, LLC. for Parcel 2, with the intention to build an Early Learning and Child Care Center, the printed staff report states. “The

interested buyer has proposed purchasing the city-owned property as described and shown above to create the Elm Park Planned Unit Development (PUD) and build an Affordable Apartment Rental Complex and an Early Learning and Child Care Center. The vision at this time is to break the PUD up into two distinct parcels.”

According to staff reports, the property is located between Greenwood Street and the undeveloped platted rights-of-way of Fir, 10th, and 11th Streets, north of 9th St. City Manager Erin Reynolds explained that while the May 6

meeting was the first of three public hearings, the council had already held three confidential executive session meetings on the topic.

The property is just northwest of the police department on Greenwood St. and is currently undeveloped and contains only trees and shrubs. It’s 1.48 acres in size and is zoned professional office district and was deemed a surplus property in 2018.

“You might ask what happened in 2018 that made us deem it as surplus property,” Reynolds said. “Back in the decades prior to the last 20 years or so, the City really thought that we would end up moving and consolidating all City operations around

Rhododendron Festival Month kicks off

The Florence City Council paused for a photo with the Rhody royalty following a proclamation declaring May as Rhododendron Festival Month. Each member of the royalty was given a free pass to the carnival which starts May 16. Results from the coronation ceremony at Florence Event Center May 11 are on our website at thesiuslawnews.com A full schedule of events, maps, and information can be found in this week’s Rhododendron Days special section inside this issue.

the Florence Justice Center, so when the Florence Justice Center was built in the 1990s, we knew we needed a newer City Hall and actually needed a home for Public Works.” She said while working out details, it was decided the location wasn’t suitable, and a process in 2018 led to the remodel of the City Hall building that’s used today.

“The concept at this time is to build a multi-unit, affordable rental apartment complex,” Reynolds said, “of approximately 36 units, varying in size from 2 and 3 bedrooms, and would be named Elm Park Apartments.”

Reynolds explained that the smaller parcel would host an early learning facility for about 50 kids of various ages up to five years old. However, the project will be seen as one development called Elm Park, she said.

“At its most basic terms the sales price agreed by the City Council is for Parcel 1 at $266,000 and Parcel 2 at $71,000,” Reynolds said, noting that the $5.27 per square foot price was arrived at through comparable sales numbers of recent years.

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While going over specific terms of the sale, Reynolds said the Escrow process is expected to take a long time.

She said all proceeds from the sale go into the City’s general fund to support housing and economic development.

The buyer will have to do all environmental, geotechnical, and other studies and other plans, reports, and applications at their own expense.

Reynolds also said that within the next 180 days, the city will be deemed qualified for SB1530 infrastructure project funding that incentivizes housing development and offers $1.9 million to the city to do infrastructure work around the neighborhood to stimulate housing development.

Reynolds said a “bit of matchmaking” was occurring between the childcare facility developers and Head Start of Lane County, which has previously expressed great need for childcare facilities in the area. A Memorandum of Understanding would state that the facility would be used for some Head Start children but have no financial commitment from the City.

Reynolds said after 180 days, and a contingency period that could last up to a year, the city would move

to close on the transaction and construction can begin, if the buyer has checked all the applicable boxes.

“Construction is to be completed within 1 year of closing or by Dec. 21, 2026,”

Reynolds said, explaining that council approval will not result in the immediate opening of an affordable housing complex and child care facility. “There is a lot of work yet to be done but this is a significant step toward that.” She said the learning facility completion deadline is December 31, 2027, and the city is expected to meet its infrastructure deadline of June 30, 2025.

On behalf Representing the buyers, Layne Morrill, an attorney practicing tax law for 48 years, said he moved to Yachats in 2005 and spends half a year there and the other half in Arizona. He said he partnered with locals to work toward affordable workforce housing at a site in Yachats. He said as owners of a small area to be developed, he and others were in the same position as the City of Florence regarding the 9th Street transaction. A small apartment complex was completed in 2010 there, inspiring him to learn more and plan and complete further projects.

“I got too many people mad in Yachats about affordable housing, so I had to move south,” he remarked, “to see if I could find a more receptive community- and did I ever.” He said his organization started at Oak Manor

Apartments in Florence in 2021 and was completed in April and March of this year.

Showing a site plan for the proposed Elm Park development, Morrill said residents and clients would enter through a center alley driveway and buildings in the upper parcel are expected to be three stories tall with a single-story office building.

“We’re envisioning a family-centers apartment project,” he said. “These will be primarily 2- and 3-bedrooms, with a few one-bedroom [units] thrown in. The idea is to get children in there so they can walk across the sidewalk to Head Start or the Early Learning Center.”

He said eligible families must not make more than 60 percent of the area median income and the rent will be “extremely low.”

As for the Early Learning Center, Morrill said Head Start will determine the programming needs and how the space will be set up and utilized.

“There is a long road between here and there and I believe we have a good chance of doing it again,” Morrill said. “We’re looking at a total of about $18 million for the apartment complex and about $12.2 million for the early learning center, so that’s a lot of grants to come up with and we are in the process of starting down that road, and lining all those up to make it work.”

Council comment

Councilor Robert Carp praised the safety aspects

that went into the planning and relationship between the learning center and the apartments. Councilor Sally Wantz said she has seen the projects Morrill spoke of and called them “a class act.” Councilor Bill Meyer said he also appreciated the developments in Yachats and said the Florence project is well thought out.

Councilor Jo Beaudreau said the project serves as “an incredible example of partnerships” that will serve many aspects of the community.

Mayor Rob Ward said the project was the first he’d seen with an early learning center included, calling it “an incredible idea that’s so needed” and will make a positive difference in Florence.

Public comment

Under public comment, Childcare Sector Strategist for Lane County, Holly MarConte, said she has been working to develop childcare with several partner agencies on childcare, and Florence is at the forefront of that effort. She spoke of the urgency for childcare development, specifically in Florence by noting that an estimated 114 childcare spaces are open for over 640 children in the birthto-5-year age group.

“Only 69 of those are licensed childcare and provide full daycare for children and families, she said. “That means there’s access for about 10 percent of the children in the Siuslaw Region.” She said no centers provide care for children under 2 and there are fewer options outside the region. Noting several constraints to childcare development, Mar-Conte said the proposed project is “incredibly exciting” and said all of the partner agencies she works will are willing to help.

Charleen Strauch Executive Director of Lane County Head Start, said the project would meet low-income housing and

childcare needs together. She said the placement of the two next to each other is “a perfect setting.” She said Head Start has been trying to get 0-3 year-old centers for many years and has a long wait list. “To know that there’s an opportunity to find a location to actually serve those younger kids is very exciting,” she said. “I’m in complete support.”

After little further discussion, the Council voted unanimously to authorize the execution of the property sale.

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I want to thank the entire staff of Spruce Point Assisted Living and Memory Care Center for the compassionate and competent care they recently provided for my father-in-law. We had to move him here from Florida at the age of 97 after the death of his wife of 65 years. Within days of moving him to Spruce Point he entered hospice care due to a multitude of medical conditions and dementia. The

staff at Spruce Point were consistently caring and kind, adapting their care methods to meet the specific needs of my father-in-law. They always treated him with respect and never-ending patience. We are so grateful to have such a quality care facility in our small town.

AMERICAN HERITAGE CHRONICLES

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As our community and region celebrates our beautiful rhododendron flower with the long-standing annual festival, I am reminded of an inquiry forwarded to me in 2013 by then-editor of the Siuslaw News, Theresa Baer, when I served as Executive Director of the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce. It was sent by a reader, challenging the claim that we were celebrating the 106th anniversary of the Rhody Festival that year. Fast forward that to today and it would be the 117th festival.

However, even though the Rhododendron Festival began celebrating our community and the beautiful flower associated therewith back in 1908, the festival itself has not been held each of those years – interrupted multiple during those years as a result of WWI and WWII,

the Depression and even a pandemic.

The Rhody Festival enjoyed early success in the early 1900’s but as the front page of The West, predecessor to our Siuslaw News of today, reported in its May 19, 1916 edition: “On account of conditions the committee in charge of arrangements for the Rhododendron Carnival at Florence which was set for May 27, 1916 has decided to postpone the Carnival til some future date.”1917-era editions reported that WWI continued and in place of articles about pageantry, were articles about registration for the military draft and authorities going after ‘slackers’. 1918 front page stories reported the war nearing an end, again with stories about Siuslaw boys in the draft, U-boats at work and plans to recruit nurses.

While the Great War had ended, we celebrated no Rhododendron Festival again from 1919 all the way until 1934, presumably as a result of the stock market crash as well, enjoying the tradition again annually until 1940 when war clouds once again threatened our nation. In 1941, a limited celebration was held, but from 1942 through 1946, the Siuslaw Oar again reported not on the annual Rhody Festival but instead reported on scrap rubber drives, national defense raid wardens, ration boards, air raid drills, a lagging fifth war bond drive, and finally, WWII ending after nearly six years of conflict. In 1947 festivities returned to our river, streets and front pages. Festivities succeeded for several decades after that, until our society was hit with the Covid 19 pandemic,

canceling the celebration once again in 2020, as well as other community events such as the annual September Rods & Rhodies Car Show in Historic Old Town, and the annual Veterans Day parade in November.

Although a virtual parade replaced the big annual Rhody Days Parade traditionally held on Sunday, other festival related events were canceled. In 2021, despite hopes and great anticipation, all festivities were halted, including the previously attempted in-fill virtual parade. So even though this community celebration dates its heritage back 117 years, the reality is that its actual celebration has been enjoyed only 92 times.

Let’s hope we have no more wars, depressions nor pandemics to disrupt future celebrations!

Mary Kaufman Florence

judges notice confidence and authenticity.

Other judging categories were interview, fitness, and even gown presentations.

Ashlyn said she started the process almost a year ago by getting a coach and doing preparation work.

She’s a junior at Siuslaw High School, and according to the Miss Teen USA website, is a member of the National Honors Society, and Interact Club, and holds office in the Leadership Council in her school.

“She continues her service by advocating for youth confidence and service through cheerleading in her platform Rally Confidence,” it states.

Ashlyn’s mom Kristen said she was excited for and proud of Ashlyn. The two were in Portland Monday morning

shopping before doing a television interview there.

“We’re all a little shocked and overwhelmed right now because this is her first time doing a pageant, so we really didn’t expect it,” she said. “What I’m most proud of is that she did this on her own.”

Kristen said that when Ashlyn first said she wanted to get into the pageant, she was hesitant, knowing how much time it could take up.

“She researched it and did everything on her own, she found her dresses, and

she worked a job so she could pay for everything by herself,” Kristen said. “The only thing I did was pay for hotels in Portland but she did everything else. She found a coach, she’s been listening to podcasts and doing everything on her own. She went out there and was just herself and it showed.” Kristen said Ashlyn brought her cheerleader energy to the pageant. Ashlyn and fellow cheerleader Claire Lindell were chosen to cheer in the London New Year’s Parade this year after

attending a cheer camp over the summer where they tried out for the All-American Team.

“I was just so happy to represent Florence,” Ashlyn said, “and Florence is growing. We’ve had multiple pageant queens lately.” Kristen said the family has lived here since the late 1970s and she and her family own businesses here.

Asked if she would have any advice for younger girls reaching for their dreams and goals, Ashlyn said, “You can definitely do it. I thought

since I’m 17 and a lot of the girls were younger, I didn’t think this was something I could do, and going into it,

Community Briefs

Help create a social experience

A mission is afoot to create a homegrown, locally sustainable, schedule of inclusive social events for adults who experience intellectual or developmental disabilities.

These meetings will be hosted by Lisa Utz, Director of Special Programs, Siuslaw School District. She will discuss the efforts of other non-profits who are already doing this work and how we can create our own opportunities here in Florence. We are looking for input, feedback

and volunteerism from families and community agencies.

Two startup meetings are scheduled to allow people the flexibility to attend.

They are Wednesday, June 12 from 1-2pm at Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue in the upstairs meeting room, 2625 Hwy 101 and Friday, June 15 from 10:30-11:30am at Siuslaw Public Library in the Bromley Room, 146 9th Street. PLEASE RSVP so we know how many people to expect. For an RSVP form, please email Lisa Utz at lutz@ siuslaw.k12.or.us

Crafts & Miniatures Flea Market at the Senior Center

The Central Coast Miniatures Club of Florence is pleased to announce an Arts, Crafts, and Miniatures Flea Market open to the public at the Senior Center, 1570 Kingswood in Florence, during the Rhody Day Festival weekend on Saturday, May 18th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

You’ll find a wide variety of art and craft supplies and materials, hobby and craft books and magazines, miniatures kits and building materials, scale materials and supplies, rooms boxes and dollhouses, as well as a huge assortment of ready to use miniature furniture, accessories, and completed miniature creations! Come to the Flea Market and take home some inspiration!

For more information, you are welcome to contact us at centralcoastminiaturesclub@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Oregon Friendly Driver Course May 15th

at the Siuslaw Public

Library

In partnership with Safe Lane Coalition, the City of Florence is offering an Oregon Friendly Driver Course in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Library on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 6 pm – 7:30 pm. Light refreshments will be provided. The Oregon Friendly Driver Course is an easy free way for Oregon drivers to create safer streets for everyone. This is an approximately 60 to 90 minute course to help drivers better understand the rights and responsibilities of

people using our streets. This course will take a look at the laws that exist and how to use new infrastructure. As a result, participants will learn how they can be a safer, more friendly driver on Oregon roads. This course offering is funded by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Additional details of this course offering and Bike Month 2024 can be found on the May is Bike Month page on the City of Florence website at www. ci.florence.or.us/bc-emac/bikemonth2024. If you have any questions, please contact City of Florence Associate Planner Clare Kurth at planningdepartment@ci.florence.or.us.

Construction update

From Florence Public Works K&E Excavating continues to move efficiently. They brought in a second crew last week and began asphalt grinding from Wildwinds to New Hope Lane. They continued work on the water and stormwater systems in the project area. In addition, they met with the City project team and Lane County Waste Management for coordination.

For the week of May 6th, the contractor will continue their work in realigning and reconstructing New Hope Lane and work on the retaining walls. They will continuing their way north with the milling machines to complete the asphalt grinding between New Hope Lane to 35th Street. Work on the installation of the new sewer main line, beginning at the Siuslaw Village sewer pump station and working north will also begin this week.

With the new sewer line installation, residents that live in the 3400 block of Rhododendron Drive and south (including Marine Manor) should use 9th Street to access your homes. Due to

the sewer line work, the area north of these residents near the sewer pump station will be for emergency access only.

Please proceed cautiously through the work zones if needing business or residential access. Access to the Oregon Coast Humane Society and the Lane County Transfer Station will be available from 9th Street. Please adhere to the flaggers during construction to keep the crews and public safe. Please use alternate routes for all other travel.

Business Access Business access to the Lane County Transfer Station and the Oregon Coast Humane Society will remain available from 9th Street. Please proceed cautiously through the work zones if needing business or residential access, and adhere to the flaggers during construction to keep the crews and public safe.

Frequently asked questions

With the Rhododendron Drive Realignment & Improvement project in full swing, the City has developed a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) webpage to address questions about the project. Questions that were asked during the Project Open House in March have been included on the webpage. As we receive questions throughout the project, the list will be updated. To check out the questions and answers, visit the Rhododendron Drive Realignment & Improvement Project FAQ webpage. Questions About the Project If there are any questions regarding the project, please feel free to call Public Works at 541-997-4106 or email publicworks@ci.florence.or.us.

Thank you for your patience throughout this much anticipated project! Rhody Drive Project Team

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Everyone has an amazing family history – but most have no clue how truly remarkable it is because they have never investigated their ancestors.

Join Willamette Writers Coast Chapter and Laurence Overmire, author and genealogist on May 18 from 2 -3:30 p.m. at the Newport Public Library to learn more about how to research your family tree, and how it can help in

Digging for Ancestral Gold

the writing of fiction, non-fiction, memoir, or poetry. This presentation looks at the big picture of our ancestral heritage and why it is so meaningful and important. How it inspires people to discover who they are. When genealogy becomes a part of your knowledge base, it can impact areas of your writing such as characterization, dialog, or point of view.

Laurence Overmire has a multi-faceted career as

genealogist, poet, actor, director, and educator. As one of the pioneers in online research, he has helped thousands of people discover their family roots. Overmire’s how-to book Digging for Ancestral Gold: The Fun and Easy Way to Get Started on Your Genealogy Quest offers an easy step-by-step process to find your own ancestral gold.

He is the author of seven genealogy books, including

six epic family histories. He researched early immigrants to America, tracing not only their celebrated ancestors, but also prominent Americans who descended from them. He has authored five books of poetry including The Ghost of Rabbie Burns: An American Poet’s Journey Through Scotland, which according to his great-grandmother Burns’ family tradition includes a descent from

the uncle of the iconic poet Robert Burns. For more about the author, go to: LaurenceOvermire.com

This meeting is co-hosted by the Newport Public Library.

More info

The WW Coast Chapter hosts presentations, a mix of in-person and virtual events, from September through June.

Willamette Writers, the parent organization of the Coast Chapter, is the largest writer’s association in Oregon and one of the largest in the nation. Programs are free and open to all writers 18 and up. There are Young Willamette Writer chapters for those under 18. To become a member of a chapter and the parent organization, join Willamette Writers at their website, https://willamettewriters.org

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Pet of the Week

PAQUITA

Paquita is 1.5 years old and weighs 46 pounds. She is a husky mix who’s sweet as can be. Paquita is shy when she meets new people but warms up quickly, especially if there are treats involved. She would do great living with a confident dog to teach her how to “dog.” If you’d like to add Paquita to your family, stop by the shelter or apply online.

If you would like to meet them or any of their friends, please visit us at: OREGON COAST HUMANE SOCIETY

2840 Rhododendron Drive • Florence • 541-997-4277 www.oregoncoasthumanesociety.org

Shelter hours are 10am until 5pm seven days a week.

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SPORTS & LIFESTYLE

Lady Vikings place 6th in district golf

Suslaw senior Emily Gortz placed 12th overall to help the Lady Vikings to a six-place finish in the 4A/3A/2A/1A Special District 3 girls golf championships at Running Y Golf Course in Klamath Falls. North Bend and Marist finished first and second to advance to state, while Esha Reddy of Marist took medalist honors with a two-day total of 151.

More than 70 golfers and 13 full teams competed in the two-day event.

“We are very proud of our girls’ accomplishments this year,” Siuslaw coach Chuck Johns aid. “We feel that this

season was very successful for our girls’ program.” Gortz finished with a twoday total of 193, following a 99 Monday with a 94 Tuesday.

Jenna Young tied for 23rd with a 107-103—210 and

Vikings’ Klampe winds third district title

EXPLODING WHALE SPORTS

Siuslaw junior Ryan Klampe rallied from six shots back Tuesday to win medalist honors and lead the Vikings to a state berth with a second-place finish at the 3A/2A/1A Special District 2 boys golf championships at Florence Golf Links.

Klampe fired a 2-underpar 70 for a two-day total of 151, passing first-day leader Blake Knurowski of East Linn Christian, who shot 76-77—153.

It was Klampe’s third district title in three years.

Western Christian won the team title at 342330—672, with Siuslaw second at 340-338—678 and East Linn Christian third a 354-357—711

Those three teams qualify for next week’s state championships at Emerald Valley Golf Course in Creswell.

“This was as gutsy of an athletic performance that I have witnessed in my 39 years of coaching multiple sports,” Siuslaw coach Chuck Johnson said. “I want to nominate Ryan as athlete of the week.”

Gage Slaughter of Western Christian was third at

82-78—159, while teammate Kaden Robinson (78-83) and Blanchet Catholic’s Joseph Beyer (77-84) shared fourth place at 161.

The top five individuals also earned state berths.

For the Vikings, Will Johnson was eighth place at

83-84—167, Braxton Hulet tied for 12th place at 85-89— 174 and Micah Blankenship tied for 25th at 91-95—186.

Camden Linton shot 91 on Day 1 and Jaxon Chiang 96 on Day 2.

junior Alex Burnett has been named Coast Radio’s athlete of the week after winning the javelin at 125 feet, 8 inches at the McKenzie End of the Season track and field meet. Siuslaw senior Dylan Jensen was honorable mention after recording a season-best in the 800 meters of 2:04.31a at the Wally Ciochetti Invitational. The athlete of the week award is co-sponsored by Coast Radio, the Siuslaw

Whittaker Creek and Clay Creek campgrounds

From BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Whittaker Creek and Clay Creek campgrounds will remain closed at the start of the 2024 season. Both sites are in the Coast Range between Eugene and the Oregon Coast, off Highway 126 on the Siuslaw River.

Bureau of Land Management officials made the difficult decision to keep the campgrounds closed due to low staffing and the lack of campground host volunteers.

“Without adequate staffing, we can’t host visitors,” said

Ben Watts, outdoor recreation planner for the BLM. The BLM relies on seasonal staff and the volunteer hosts to manage reservations, clean and maintain facilities, and ensure safe drinking water.

“Public safety, especially the safety of our visitors, is our top priority,” Watts said. “Opening sites without necessary staff leads to risks including increased crime and damage to natural resources.”

Both campgrounds were due to open at the end of April. All visitors with existing reservations have been notified.

to remain closed for now

Should adequate staffing and a camp host be secured, Whittaker Creek Campground may open later in the season. For information about becoming a campground host at this site, please call John Wardle at 503-375-5646 or send an email to BLM_OR_ NO_Mail@blm.gov

The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation.

Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public

lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Sydney Barnett was 47th with a 119-131—250.

Macali Lade shot 113

Annual residential backflow testing coming to Florence

testing? It’s spring and it is time

Do you part and volunteer today to help support these organizations in our community.

Peace Harbor Volunteers

Want to make a difference in the community and make new friends? Do you have a few hours a month? If so, we would love to have you join the Volunteer Program at PEACEHEALTH PEACE HARBOR MEDICAL CENTER. Opportunities are available both in and out of the Hospital setting. All training provided. Applications are available at the Lobby Volunteer Desk or the Gift Shop located in the Hospital at 400 9th Street, Florence, OR 97439.

Us Too Florence

Saving men one PSA test at a time. “Someone to talk to...who understands!” 541-997-6626 • 47maribob38@gmail.com www.ustooflorence.org

include your organization in this directory, please call

FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025 Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for adults is at 9:00 a.m. Online services at www.florenceunitedmethodist.org or find us on Facebook.

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. Website: florence4square.com

NEW LIFE LUTHERAN E.L.C.A.

NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A.

“Serving Christ by serving others.” 21st & Spruce Streets—(541) 997-8113 Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m. Online services available on our FaceBook, YouTube, and website: www.florencenewlifelutheran.org

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, L.C.M.S.

Worship Services 10 am • Bible Study 9:00 am Pastor Steve Waterman 85294 Hwy. 101 S. – 997-8038 Facebook.com/ResurrectionLutheranChurchFlorence www.puppro.wixite.com/rlcflorence

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.”

SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF THE DUNES CATHOLIC CHURCH 1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312 Mass Times: Daily: Tue, Wed, Fri 9:00 AM Adoration & Confession Fri 9:30-10:30 AM Saturday 5:30 PM

Dancers of all ages will take the stage on May 24 and 25 at 7 p.m., as C.R.O.W. presents their Spring Dance Showcase. The event is open to the public, and C.R.O.W. encourages local audiences to come and support the wonderful performers.

“We are excited to be returning for yet another beautiful Dance Showcase at the Florence Events Center - featuring so many talented performers of all ages and dance genres,” says Melanie Heard, C.R.O.W.’s Artistic Director, and director of C.R.O.W.’s Flight Dance Team. “This year’s program is packed with talent, and it warms my heart to see how much C.R.O.W.’s dance program has grown and flourished over the past several years, thanks to our wonderful teachers, choreographers, students, and guest artists.”

Heard’s artistic background stems from the genre of classical ballet, and she studied with the Joffrey Trainee Program, Kirov’s Universal Ballet School, Ballet West and Houston Ballet in her youth.

C.R.O.W.’s 2024 Spring Dance Showcase

She is committed to bringing that same level of dance professionalism to the local area, and is excited about the future of Dance in the community of Florence.

Heard looks forward to debuting several of her own original choreography pieces, including a Modern/ Contemporary fusion piece based upon the Constellations and a beautiful Contemporary trio entitled “The Nicest Thing.” C.R.O.W. Dance teacher, Cara Richter will also debut an energetic Michael Jackson mash-up, which is certain to remind you why MJ was the “King of Pop.”

The 2020 Spring Dance Showcase will feature class performances by C.R.O.W.’s Ballet, Contemporary, Belly Dance, Tap, and Hip Hop classes, choreographed by Angela Palmer, Elyse Stewart, and Cara Richter. In addition, local solo/duo/small group dancers and special guests will dazzle audiences. The Tutu Dads will pirouette back to the stage, with another cheeky yet somehow dazzling crowdpleaser. Last but not least,

the Tip Top Tappers and Teen Tappers, will “keep the beat with their tappin’ feet.” “Plus, there will most definitely be some humor and surprises,” says Heard.

Adult tickets are $16, Military/Seniors are $14 (with ID at box office only) and youth (12 and under) are $12. All proceeds from the show support the C.R.O.W. Dance

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541-997-6025.

2. Mail to Florence City Hall; Attn: City Council, 250 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439 3. Drop off at Florence City Hall (250 Hwy 101) during regular business hours, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or at the City of Florence drop box located at Florence City Hall to the right of the main entrance.** NOTE: Written comments must be received at least 2 hours prior to the start of the meeting (May 20, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.) to be distributed to the City Council and made part of the record. Citizens may provide verbal comments / testimony at the meeting either in person or virtual-

ly. In order to participate verbally at the meeting, citizens are required to complete a speaker’s card at least 1 hour prior to the start of the meeting (May 20, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.). Speaker’s cards are available online at www. ci.florence.or.us/council/ request-to-address-citycouncil-speakers-card, or by contacting the City Recorder via email at cityrecorder@ci.florence.or.us or by phone at 541-9973437. For more information about this notice, or any Florence City Council proceedings, please contact City Recorder Lindsey White at 541-997-3437, or via email at cityrecorder@ ci.florence.or.us.

PUBLIC NOTICE SN24-2088 PUBLIC NOTICE CLAIMS against the Estate of MARY L. SIMPSON, of Florence, Oregon, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 24PB03940, are required to be presented, with proper vouchers, to the Personal Representative, ELAINE M. WILLIAMS, at PO Box 1948, Florence, Oregon 97439, within four (4) months from May 15, 2024, the date of publication, or such claims may be barred. Any person whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the court records, the Personal Representative, or the

attorney for the Personal Representative. Laurel L. Ferguson Attorney for Personal Representative PO Box 1153, 327 Laurel St Florence, OR 97439

Publication Date: May 15, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE SN24-2087 NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE

MEETING A PUBLIC MEETING OF THE Budget Committee of the Siuslaw School District, Lane County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, will be held at the Siuslaw School District Office, 2111 Oak St., Florence, Oregon. The meeting will take place on May 15, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to hear public input and finalize the proposed budget. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained at the school district office, 2111 Oak St., Florence, Oregon between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm and it can also be found on the district website. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. Additional notice and information may be located on the Siuslaw School District website: www.siuslaw.k12.or.us.

Future meetings: June 12, 2024 - Board Adopts Approved Budget with Amendments PUBLIC NOTICE LCL24-2086 NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Heceta Water People’s Utility District, Lane County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, will be held at the Heceta Water PUD office located at 87845 Hwy 101 N Florence, Oregon. The option to attend virtually Via GoToMeeting will also be available please visit the district’s website for access to the link. The meeting will take place on the 4th of June at 4:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may attend the virtual meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after May 30, 2024 on The Heceta Water PUD website, https://hwpud.com/

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