Mayor Rob Ward, center, snips the ribbon to open the community fair at the Port of Siuslaw Boardwalk. From left, are BlazerDancer Kyra, Mascot Blaze, Senior Vice President of Sales at Moda Health Scott Loftin, TV Studio Analyst and Radio Analyst Michael Holton, Mayor Ward, TV Analyst Lamar Hurd, Radio play-by-play Analyst Travis Demers, play-byplay Announcer Kevin Calabro, BlazerDancer Savannah and mascot Douglas Fur.
Rain didn’t spoil
By TONY REED Siuslaw News
Moda Health professionals and Portland Trailblazers personalities spent the day in Florence Sept. 17, talking to kids about physical health and nutrition, engage them in fun activities and health education.
At Siuslaw Elementary School that morning, Todd Bosma, Director of Game Operations and
Local saves visitor’s life
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A local man is being hailed as a hero for his action last month in saving a visitor to the coastwho was pulled out by a Riptide near Driftwood Shores. According to Western Lane fire and EMS Authority report the 23-year-old man was visiting from out of state, and was swimming in the ocean when he found himself pulled about a hundred yards out to sea.
Inside Driftwood Shores, Ryan McCarty, A chef and resident there, looked out his window to see the man struggling. As he is a surfer, McCarty grabbed his board and donned his wetsuit before running 300 yards across the flat beach and paddling another 100 yards out into the water. According to WLFEA reports, The man went under just before McCarty reached him, most likely too tired to remain
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MODA/Trailblazers event
Events, got kids charged up while talking to the about ways to be successful in school. Mascots Blaze the Trail Cat and Douglas Fur, and the BlazerDancers greeted students and kept them energized during the morning assembly.
Four kids, Alexander, Mikey, Lily and Olive, got to engage in some friendly, one-on-one competition in a race across the gym that involved doing jumping jacks,
jumping rope and riding a fat-tired tricycle.
Bosma acknowledged all the kids in the school for continuing to cheer for the second place finishers, even after the first had crossed the line.
When kids were done, teachers Allie Bottger and Angela Desarro had a go at it. Kids screamed wildly as the two jumped rope, did jumping jacks and found
themselves neck and neck in a tricycle drag race to the finish line where Bottger prevailed.
As the winner of the teachers’ race, Bottger took on the kids’ champion Lily, but lost the race in the home stretch.
The school was presented a large bag of playground balls from MODA Health and an autogrphed
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(last names not provided). Allen said he and others would like to know what the district will do when it comes to increasing climate education in local schools. Activated students When students were asked how they got involved in climate research and action Kurth said his mom works at city planning where he met Allen, and was inspired to take part in climate activism. He helped with protests and started
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POW/MIA Day recognized
Mayor Rob Ward proclaimed Sept. 20 as POW/MIA Recognition Day in Florence, to recognize the sacrifices made by Prisoners of War/Missing in Action military personnel and to support efforts to locate them and provide closure for their families. Councilor Robert Carp, a US Veteran, joined members of the VFW Post 3232 at the podium to accept the proclamation. Staff raised the POW MIA flag at City Hall on Sept. 19 at 8:30 a.m. Tony Reed photo
Daniel “Paul” Hill
Daniel “Paul” Hill, age 85, of Elizabethton, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the Life Care Center of Gray, TN. Paul was born in Elizabethton on February 12, 1939 to the late Jason and Mary ScalfHill. In addition to his parents, Paul was also preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ann Smith – Hill; and five siblings: Betty Mathes, Kay Church, Leroy Hill, Dennis Hill and Terry Scalf.
Paul was a dedicated father, grandfather, who loved the outdoors especially spending time in the woods hunting and on the water fishing. Paul moved to Florence, Oregon in 1966 and raised his family there until 1981. While living in Oregon, Paul worked as an auto mechanic for multiple Dealerships in Oregon. His employment led to stops in Florence, Coos Bay/ North Bend and Junction City, Oregon before returning to his hometown in Elizabethton to retire. He loved cars but most of all, spending time with family and friends especially when it included “front porch sitting”.
Survivors include three sons: Michael Hill of Las Vegas, NV, Joseph Hill of Clarksville, TN, and Jeffery Hill of Eugene, OR; his grandchildren: Brian Hill of Springfield, OR. Tara Hill of Seattle, WA, Daniel Hill of Tempe, AZ, Samuel Hill and Maxwell Hill both of Clarksville, TN; his siblings: Sue Elliott and Gary Hill both of Elizabethton, TN and Cecil Hill of Huntsville, AL. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service for Daniel was conducted at 1:00 PM on Sunday, September 22, 2024 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton. The family received friends between the hours of 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM in the funeral home chapel prior to the service on Sunday. Paul’s service was livestreamed from the Chapel, to view the livestream simply go to our website at www. tetrickfuneralhome.com and click on Paul’s obituary page. Once the page is visible, a link will appear below the heading, simply click the link and the livestream will appear on the screen. The committal and entombment followed in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers were selected from family and friends. Words of sympathy may be shared with the family by visiting our website at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton is honored to serve the Hill family. Office phone: (423) 542-2232.
Larry Leonard Beveridge
Larry Leonard Beveridge of Florence, Oregon, was born in 1937 in Little Falls, Minnesota to Arline Glendora (Stout) and Leonard Roland Beveridge. He gained his well-deserved angel wings on 2 September 2024.
He is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Jacquie, and son Jeffrey, whom he adopted. Jacquie adopted his children from his first marriage to Barbra Jean Crites, daughters Rene and Randee, and son Richard. Jacquie’s son Jimmy and Larry’s son Robert predeceased him. Ten grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren are scattered around the U.S.
He was uprooted and transplanted to Great Lakes, Illinois, Richmond, California, Agana, Guam, and San Diego, California when his Dad, who had already served in the U.S. Navy, reenlisted at the start of WWII. At Ocean View Elementary, Larry joined the school safety patrol. The SDPD officer who guided him later worked for him on the police department.
His quick wit was one of his best attributes. His infectious laugh and romantic charm were bonuses. As an instructor at San Diego Miramar College and in many classes for the San Diego Police Academy, the students/ recruits enjoyed his zany methods of teaching subjects such as EMT, Non-lethal chemical agents, traffic accident reconstruction, and the art of ticket writing.
His strong work ethic started at age 7 when he sold newspapers on the street corner before he knew how to make change. While in high school, he worked as a stock clerk at Big Bear Market. As a scuba diver, he supplemented his income for several years by harvesting abalone to sell. Following college at San Diego State, he worked for Convair as a metallurgist, which spawned his lifelong interest in metals and gems. He applied for San Diego Police Department, which was ready to hire him until they learned he wasn’t quite 21 Luckily, he was old enough just a few weeks later and attended the police academy along with several high school classmates.
Larry was one of several officers who worked for a local dry-cleaning company in addition to their regular work. After arriving at the business at 6 am, they loaded up the trucks and headed to the 32nd St. Navy base. Navigating the gangplanks with heavy bags of uniforms kept them in shape and supplemented their income.
Just 7 years after becoming a police officer, Larry qualified as an expert witness
in traffic accident reconstruction. This led to his enhanced career as the expert for the City and County of San Diego for several years before he retired and opened a private practice. He opened offices in Sacramento, CA, and Atlanta, GA. During his law enforcement career, he created a training program so officers could issue citations when they hadn’t witnessed the accident. He participated in the first Police Olympics, was tapped to be a SWAT sergeant for the newly formed unit and was the sergeant for the School Safety Patrol.
Professionally he served as North County Transit District Accident Review Board Chairman, president of the San Diego Forensic Consultants Association and was a member of the California Association of Highway Safety Leaders, Southwestern Association of Technical Accident Investigators, and National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists.
Many other activities kept him busy. In addition to being in the marching band, he was the high school newsletter editor. He went on to serve as the drum major at San Diego State. He possessed a gift of playing woodwinds and had a band for a few years while he was in college. Many hours were spent playing cribbage and poker. He taught backyard swim classes and coached Little League. In 1993, he joined the Elks Lodge. Fishing was a passion and evolved into a business called “The Other Party” where they hosted in-home parties for people to buy fishing gear. This expanded to organizing chartered fishing trips to Baja California. He was in the first confirmation class at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, where he went on to serve several terms
as an elder years later. After he and Jacquie attended a Marriage Encounter weekend, they were asked to be a presenting couple. It was Larry’s idea to renew their marriage vows every five years. Several friends were so moved when they attended that they also renewed their vows.
After the 1981 death of son, Jimmy Beveridge, Larry and Jacquie supported the creation of the Hug-A-Tree and Survive Program to teach children very basic wilderness survival principles. The program expanded to several other countries and has saved countless lives. They were presented with the San Diego Public Safety Award and spoke at two SARSCENE Conferences in Canada. He agreed to retire in Florence, Oregon in 2003. Before long he became vice-president and then president of their Homeowners Association. His inner artist created glass yard art that was sold in a local shop after debuting at the Rhody Days Arts and Crafts Fair.
He and Jacquie were blessed to travel to seventy countries and make friends all over the world.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 5, 2024, from noon- 3 pm at Florence Elks Lodge, 1686 12th Street, Florence, Oregon 97439. Please call 541-999-4708 or email: LarryCelebrationOfLife@ gmail.com, to let us know if you plan to attend. In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution to either:
The Good Deed Project 501C P. O. Box 1136 Florence OR 97439 San Diego Police Museum http://www.sdpolicemuseum.com/
Michael B. Slifer
Michael B. Slifer—known simply as “Mike” or “Slife”— was a military brat born in Heidelberg, Germany in 1970.
After several typical military family moves, he graduated from Würzburg American High School in Germany in 1988.
Mike was a man of integrity and service, spending his entire professional life in public service. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps Reserve while attending college, achieving the rank of Corporal. After college, he was a cherished high school teacher and coach in Phoenix, Arizona, coaching basketball, football, and other sports, as well as a sportswriter for DevilsinDetail, covering ASU football. He then moved to Florence, Oregon, becoming a State Trooper with the Oregon State Police, which he truly loved. In Oregon he continued his military service, attending OCS and becoming an officer in the Oregon Army National Guard, serving as a fire support officer, company commander deployed to Qatar, and most recently provost marshal
in preparation for deployment overseas.
Some of his awards and decorations include: The Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal & Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal W-M Device, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Oregon Emergency Service Award, Oregon Superior Soldier Award, and Oregon Faithful Service Ribbon.
Beyond his professional achievements, Mike loved his dog, Winston, and watching college football. He stayed close with many of his friends from around the country and very much loved his family, taking time to meet up with them several times a year. Mike was always one to lend a listening ear to those in need and provide unbiased and sage advice.
Mike’s legacy of service and leadership will continually inspire those who knew him best.
A joint ceremony with the Oregon State Police (and Honor Guard) and Oregon Army National Guard was hosted at Camp Withycombe on August 21. Funeral and interment with military honors was in Cameron, Wisconsin on September 6, with
OPINION
Since the founding of Greentrees Village (GTV) in 1973 it has become one of the most desirable places to live in Florence. Unique are the ‘greenbelts’ which provide a visual screen of privacy between lots. There are 27 references in the GTV Rules & Regulations pertaining to the greenbelts:
• Maintain the naturalistic look of GTV,..support
wildlife, and serve as natural wind breaks.
• Greenbelts serve as a required, undeveloped, setback from the property line
• Greenbelts shall not be used for lot development, storage, fences, etc.
So, it came as a shock that GTV recently allowed construction of a fenced enclosure within a protected greenbelt. As an owner I am concerned
that this precedent will lead to further degradation of the greenbelts, and negatively impact property values.
Ten years ago the Rhody Path project (2014) proposed a double lane multi-use path that would have eliminated GTV resident’s protected ‘greenbelts’ on the eastern side of Rhododendron Drive.
Approximately 85% of GTV’s owners signed a petition that
resulted in all greenbelts intact!
The 500+ owners in GTV should reject this new policy. We must respect the vision of the founders of GTV to establish a green and visually esthetic community.
Ralph Wagnitz Florence
Southern Oregon tribes sue feds over offshore wind energy plans
ALEX BAUMHARDT
Oregon Capital Chronicle
Officials from the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians are suing the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management over its decision to greenlight two areas off the Oregon Coast for potential floating wind energy projects.
The southern Oregon tribe – which passed a resolution against floating offshore wind energy in those areas last November – filed its suit Friday in U.S. District Court in Eugene against the ocean energy bureau, accusing it of violating two federal laws meant to protect the environment and culturally significant areas.
“The decision to file this legal action was not taken
lightly,” Brad Kneaper, chair of the tribal council, said in a news release. “We would much rather work collaboratively with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to determine where the best places are to develop wind energy, minimizing the impacts to the coast and our people.”
The suit comes two weeks after federal officials announced they would hold an auction for companies interested in surveying and proposing floating offshore wind energy farms in two lease areas. One area, a 61,000-acre site, is located 30 miles off the coast of Coos Bay, while the other, spanning nearly 134,000 acres, is located 20 miles off the coast of Brookings. If fully developed, wind farms on the two sites could generate more than 3.1 gigawatts of
renewable energy, enough to power 1 million homes, federal officials said.
Tribal officials say the two proposed offshore areas are in the tribes’ ancestral territory and that the areas are home to fish and other marine species and have views of significant cultural, historic and economic significance to the tribe.
Kneaper said in the release that the tribe is willing to withdraw the lawsuit if the October lease sale is delayed and the bureau commits to assessing the cumulative and future impacts of wind energy development not just along the Oregon Coast, but also across all development areas being auctioned off along the West Coast.
“BOEM does not discuss pending litigation through the media,” John Romero, a spokesperson for the ocean
energy bureau, said in an email.
The lawsuit
In the suit, the tribe, represented by attorney Rick Eichstaedt of the Spokanebased law firm Rey-Bear McLaughlin, accused the ocean energy bureau of violating the federal National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA, as well as the National Historic Preservation Act, which requires federal agencies to protect culturally significant sites.
The tribe claims the agency failed in an environmental assessment to consider not just the current impacts of surveying and potentially developing the areas for wind energy, but also future impacts as well as the cumulative effect of wind power generation along the entire West Coast, not just off the coast of Oregon.
The bureau has auctioned five areas off the California coast for floating wind energy projects. In July, it released an environmental assessment of the two Oregon lease areas, and said there would be no significant impact to people or the environment as companies survey, study and plan proposals.
Any projects proposed by developers would need to go through another environmental impact analysis, and the public and interested parties would also be able to comment before it could be approved and built.
Kneaper said the July assessment ignored the cumulative and future impacts of wind development and failed to identify alternative areas that did not have the same cultural and historic importance for the tribe and marine species.
“The tribe has consistently urged that BOEM delay moving forward with wind energy development until a better understanding is made of the impacts to fish, wildlife,
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Moda Rain didn’t spoil Moda/Trailblazers event
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County. As things were wrapping up in the Elementary School, MODA and Trailblazers staff crashed a 7th and 8th grade Physical Education class in Siuslaw Middle School.
Climate Students discuss having climate educations
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the environmental club at the school.
Amara credited her mom, through gardening and hiking, along with the Farm to School program at the High School and Our Future Oregon.
Lake said she grew up in Texas where climate education was scarce.
“I also grew up religious and was also taught of the last days and how there would be fires and different natural disasters,” she said. “That was interesting to me because I feel like I saw a lot of people blaming what was happening on the last days and use that to defend their lack of action. If there was anything that made me want to help more, because I have a love for the earth, I always had that growing up, and it makes me want to show my love through acting and learning.”
Staff talked to kids about exercise and nutrition and how they affect mental performance as well. Students were taught the fundamnetals of basketball and were shown stretching exercises before receiving prizes from the team and Moda Health. In the Port of Siuslaw that afternoon, Mayor Rob Ward cut the ribbon to the community event, where several booths were set up for photos, dental care exhibits, merchandise helath insurance information and photos. Ward accepted a personalized
What’s being taught
Moderator Rachel asked for each students’ experience when it came to learning about climate change and the environment, in and out of the classroom.
“Have you asked your teachers to integrate climate impacts?” she asked. “What have you learned about, specifically in the classroom, and how has that interacted with your outside learning?”
Lily said climate education in her school has been mostly science-focused.
“For the most part, when we talk about climate change and why it’s happening and its impacts, it’s always my science teachers talking about it,” she said. “I think it could be more diversified how teachers talk about it since I think climate change can be linked to a lot of things, maybe not just in science.” She said that now, as part of other organizations, she’s learning from several sources including events, activists and scientists. As part of the Eugene Sustainability Commission, she has also learned about the relationship between policy, climate and sustainability.
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#24 Florence jersey and a commemorative plaque from Moda Health.
A free-throw court was set up in the parking area, complete with a large, rubberized red floor. The light rain got less light, but didn’s scare away many of the kids and adults who continued to shoot free throws and visit with MODA and Trailblazer dignitaries
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Kurth said that in his small school district, there was discussion about integrating climate change into the four main classes.
“I don’t remember if it went through, but I don’t think it did because we have a fairly conservative school board, but I was one of a small handful of students who wanted the school board to go through with that and spoke up about it,” he said. Kurth added that in aquaculture and forestry classes, both teachers spoke about climate change in addition to fire science and salmon conservation. He learned in marine biology that the ocean ecosystem is changing rapidly.
“As Lily talked about, you really only hear those topics in science classes, because a lot of teachers don’t know how to tie it into their curriculum in a way that they are not going to get in trouble for, with their school board or principal.”
Amara called herself lucky to attend Ashland High School for its liberal approach, and where climate change is integrated into other curriculums.
“I think my first big environmental project was in math, in 6th grade,” she said. “We are luck to have teachers that are really in tune to the environment and wanting to have positive change.”
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She said her school also has many contacts with larger organizations that can help students to branch out and learn more.
Kamorah said that in Texas, she had to learn about the issues on her own.
“Like Lily said, I think it should be integrated into every subject because it affects our lives and every part of them,” she said, adding that it would also be beneficial for students to learn the history of climate action and the various movements that have shaped it.
“I learned about Greta Thunberg’s movement in my freshman year but that was something I had to choose to do, and I wish that everyone had learned about it instead of just me, because it had a big impact on me and it inspired me to join my green club and get started in climate activism.”
A call to educators
Moderator Rachel noted that as teachers integrate climate into their studies, they may find that students connect to it in different ways, if through historic action, policy or the science-based approach.
“I’d really love to hear how you envision teachers and administrators partnering with students and community-based partners to promote climate
education and sustainability initiatives,” she said to the panelists.
Lily said teachers can give students resources and platforms to enhance what they are already doing and learning.
“It’s sometimes difficult for teachers to talk about climate change and say, ‘you have to go do this, you have to go take action,” she said, “but they can always amplify the effect of what students are doing. What I’ve found resonates with me a lot and what I appreciate from certain teachers that I have are how they go out of their way to talk about opportunities in the community to get involved and connect that with whatever we are learning about, whether that’s climate education or something else.”
Lily added that understanding will spur action when it comes to the climate and policies, but climate education also helps students think critically about global issues and the media they encounter. She spoke of how a former teacher would use online video clips to start the class but ended classes with the open invitation to keep discussing the topic with others.
Kurth suggested that schools need to remove the fear of getting in trouble for teaching about climate issues.
He recalled a time when local climate activist Mike Allen gave posters to a few students, saying the school board got angry about it.
“If we could remove some of that stigma about it, teachers could teach about it without fear of getting in trouble,” Kurth said. “The hard part about getting kids involved in anything is that it’s really hard to find kids who want to volunteer. This is a regular problem with school clubs and community things.”
Amara suggested that teachers, students and administrators could have a discussion about what they want to happen and how to make it work without anyone getting in trouble. Kamorah said it can be hard to have the topic led by administrators because it leaves students feeling like they have no power in the process.
“On the other end of the spectrum, it’s sometimes hard to feel like we’re the generation that’s left to solve this problem,” she said, adding that “it’s all of us against the problem,” and not split against each other.
Allen later said he shared the video of the panel discussion with the Siuslaw School Board but as of press time, Chair Brian Lacouture could not be contacted.
Miss Bottger edges out Miss Desarro at the finish line.
Tribe
Southern Oregon tribes sue feds over offshore wind energy plans
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development will impact the fragile marine environment.”
Kneaper accused the bureau of being driven by politics and ignoring concerns among coastal residents. In November, Coos County residents will vote on a ballot initiative to oppose offshore
development, and a coalition of independent fishing boat operators, seafood companies and
groups have also asked Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek to intervene to stop floating offshore wind
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A local man saves visitor’s life
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afloat. McCarty was able to grab the man and pull him up, even though he was flailing.
He was able to get the man back to the shore, but it was obvious that he nearly drowned.
“The victim was becoming more coherent as the two approached the shoreline, reports said. “When the two got ashore, the victim was coughing and expelling large amounts of salt water.”
WLFEA and Coast Guard personnel were summoned, but it was determined that without McCarty’s actions, the man most likely would have drowned.
“Mr McCarty saved the man’s life at precisely the moment it was over for him,” a WLFEA report said. Dispatch logs were used to determine that it took McCarty around eight minutes to rescue the man and it took fire personnel only five minutes to arrive on scene.
The swimmer declined further medical attention and was transported to peace Harbor Hospital for further evaluation.
development from moving forward.
Wider picture
Under Oregon’s climate change policies, the state needs to curb its greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century. The Climate Protection Program, which is currently being redone by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, has set a target of reducing emissions from fossil fuels in Oregon by 50% by 2035 and by 90% by 2050.
Wind energy will be needed to help achieve those goals, officials say, and offshore wind is slated to be part of the solution. The Oregon Department of Energy’s latest energy report said the state needs about 20,000 megawatts of energy to come from offshore wind by 2050 to meet that target.
The Biden administration also has wind energy plans.
It is planning for up to a dozen offshore wind energy auctions through 2028, with the hope of developing a total of 30 gigawatts of wind energy – enough to power more than 10 million homes – on the East and West coasts to be deployed by 2030. The Oregon sites would account for about 10% of that, according to the bureau. https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/09/16/
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Dodson celebrates 100 years
Annual Spaghetti Dinner
You’re invited to a delicious Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, September 28th, between 4:00 - 7:00 at the Florence Senior and Activity Center, 1570 Kingwood Street.
This event is sponsored by the Pregnancy and Parenting Center and equips them in providing free prenatal, parenting, and life skills classes and support to anyone interested in our local area.
Tickets will be sold at the door and will cost $10.00 for 18 years’ old and up; $5.00 for 11-17 years’ old; FREE for 10 years’ old and under.
Community Briefs
Heart Maps Workshop at Serene Abundance Studio
Serene Abundance Studio in Florence will host a Heart Maps Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 5th, from 1 to 4pm.
Join instructor, Heather Rose LeCompte, and learn to create an Expressive Art piece that helps you creatively problem solve by identifying your strengths, beliefs, values, and goals. Materials included, no prior experience needed. Call 541-590-3877 to register, or visit sassflo.com/events
Ghost Light Players
A new theatre company is about to spread its wings in the Florence community.
“Ghost Light Players” is putting the finishing touches
on its first production, a play entitled The Woman In Black, in time for its opening weekend, Friday and Saturday, September 27th and 28th.
“Ghost Light Players” was launched in July of this year by three of Florence’s long time theatre regulars, Rose Wood, Sheena Moore and Mary Conley. All three have a long list of theatre credits in Florence theatricals and have worked together on several local productions including The Sound of Music, Chicago, Grey Gardens, Master Class and Mamma Mia!.
The venue is an unusual one.
“Florence Golf Links has been exceptionally generous in allowing us to use a portion of the clubhouse to stage The Woman In Black. It’s been quite a challenge and I feel we’ve made very effective and creative use of the space to put across the eerie and spooky atmosphere the play
requires,” remarked Rose Wood, assistant director and sound designer.
The Woman In Black is a gothic horror tale adapted for the stage by Stephen Mallatratt and based on a book by Susan Hill.
The Woman In Black opens for a two weekend run on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27 and 28; and the following weekend, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4 and 5, at the Florence Golf Links at Kingwood and 35th Street. Curtain time for all performances is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $22 and can be purchase in advance through www.cur8.com or with cash only at the door. Children under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Fall Fest applications needed
Driftwood Shores Resort & Conference Center is
accepting vendors for the Fall Fest – All Things Oregon event, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9-10, 2024. This special event is focusing on Oregon made products and experiential services. “We think that celebrating local, the spirit of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest lifestyle will result in a vibrant, enjoyable event for the whole family. We’re putting together a nice blend of Oregon made gift offerings as well as some culinary and adventure-experience offerings.” says Terry Hankins, director of sales and marketing at Driftwood Shores, “This event also coincides with the 54th Exploding Whale Memorial Celebration at Homegrown Public House, Sunday, November 10, 2024. The exploding whale is a definite Oregon legend, so combining these two events just makes sense for a fun-filled weekend in Florence!”
Wyden praises Biden-Harris Effort to slow the flow of fentanyl
Senate Finance Committee
Chairman
Wyden, D-Ore.,
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announcement that it will take action to
more low-value packages and support legislation similar to Wyden’s bipartisan FIGHTING for America Act, which would
crack down on fentanyl and other illicit goods entering the United States under expedited, tariff-free “de minimis” procedures.
“I’ve spoken with far too many Oregonians whose lives were ruined by the scourge of fentanyl trafficking. It’s on the federal government to take action to shut down the trade in this deadly drug,” Wyden
said. “President Biden’s actions today are a positive step to reform our customs procedures, so CBP can do more to stop fentanyl from
entering our country and poisoning our communities. Congress should build on this action with a global solution, like my bipartisan FIGHTING
for America Act, which would tighten the rules for importing low-value packages and help CBP more effectively stop unlawful goods from crossing our borders.” Wyden, with Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., released the bipartisan FIGHTING for America Act in August to stem the flow of low-value shipments from China and other foreign nations and increase CBP oversight to crack down trafficking of fentanyl and other illegal goods. Wyden previously secured language in the 2024 appropriations bill that would address illegal drug trafficking by directing CBP to designate the importation of fentanyl and other illicit goods through the expedited de minimis process as a priority trade issue.
SPORTS & LIFESTYLE
Siuslaw Soccer wins over North Bend at home
A chilly wind and setting sun didn’t slow down the Vikings Boys soccer team Sept. 16 as they pounded several balls into the net against the North Bend Bulldogs. According to Oregon School Activities Association, the final score was 5 to 2 Vikings. The team will play Elmira on their field Sept. 25. Tony Reed photo.
Culinary program ongoing, looking forward to next class
By TONY REED Siuslaw News
A local class that has been providing free culinary education to young people in the area is about to conclude its first session and is looking forward to the second.
Founder Graham Ross said the class opened Aug. 19 and four students will conclude their kitchen/lab training and will start a 40-hour internship at the end of the month. Ross said students have been enjoying the classes and are doing well. Ross said he’s grateful to the Elks Lodge for providing the kitchen space. The next full class will start in December or January. Ross said he hopes to move into a newly constructed location off Highway 101.
Caught by phone last week, Ross and class were about to travel to a food service distributor in Eugene, and had already taken trips to Oregon Culinary Institute, and more.
The class will put its new skills to the test when they prepare a Belgian waffle fundraiser breakfast Sept. 28.
The class teaches everything from knife skills to fundamental nutrition, meat preparation and cooking techniques, creating menus and even controlling costs. When the class started, Ross said it teaches them to be prep cooks, which gives them a start in an industry that could take them in many directions.
The program’s culinary Advisor is Chef Jack Strong, a Native American with the Siletz Tribe who is currently executive chef at Allison Inn in Newberg.
Ross said the class was designed to reach “disconnected” youth, give them direction into a rewarding career, and help them find their own independence. Tuition subsidies are available and some qualifying students may end up paying nothing for the education. For enrollment information, contact Ross at graham@
Surfrider Offers Shoreline Planning Webinar
and the Surfrider Foundation are jointly sponsoring a webinar for those who
the Oregon coast and are concerned about the impact of climate change to our public shoreline. “Managing the Coastal Squeeze: How We Respond to Shrinking Beaches and Rising Seas” takes place online on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. The webinar will explore the ways in which we currently manage our beaches, dunes, and adjacent shorelands in the era of the “coastal squeeze,” as sea level rise and increased storm surges come up against riprap and other infrastructure. Two presenters will be featured: Kevin Herkamp is the Ocean Shore Program Coordinator with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. His role at OPRD involves developing and improving the permitting program and protections for our public shoreline (officially known as the Ocean Shore State Recreation Area) established under the 1967 Beach Bill. Over the past 30 years, Kevin has worked for the State of Oregon with multiple natural resource agencies. He will provide an overview of Oregon’s entirely public shoreline, the laws protecting it, the challenges facing it, and opportunities for public involvement.
Rhiannon Bezore is the Coastal Shores Specialist with the Oregon Coastal Management
Chef Torres talks about OCCI program
Students sharpen their knife skills
Today, the U.S. House of Transportation & Infrastructure Committee passed U.S. Representatives
Hoyle and Ezell applaud POWER Act
Val Hoyle’s and Mike Ezell’s bill – the Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience
(POWER) Act. This bill would provide more eligibility and flexibility for public power utilities to invest in long-term hazard mitigation and grid resilience solutions, strengthening critical infrastructure before and after natural disaster strikes.
“I’m thrilled that my bill, the POWER Act, passed the committee today with the strong support of my Democratic and Republican colleagues. As the threat of severe weather events continues to increase, we should be investing taxpayer dollars into critical infrastructure that can withstand the next disaster instead of building back the same way,” said Hoyle. “My bill gives electric utilities more tools to rebuild for resilience after a disaster, boosting
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local safety and economies. I’d like to thank Rep. Mike Ezell for his partnership on this bill and I’ll continue working to get it signed into law.”
“I have led many recovery efforts following natural disasters in South Mississippi and understand that the faster essential services are restored, the quicker the community is able to recover,” Ezell said.
“The POWER Act will support this by streamlining restoration efforts for electric utilities to strengthen our nation’s critical infrastructure. A more efficient and effective process will ultimately save taxpayers money and encourage more resilient infrastructure. Thank you to Rep. Hoyle for also seeing this critical need to protect our constituents.”
During disasters, utilities must respond quickly to restore power. Today, utilities can be reimbursed to get power up and running, but then they become ineligible for future federal funds that would make their electrical infrastructure more resilient.
The POWER Act addresses this problem by allowing public power utilities to access federal hazard mitigation funding after they have restored power to better community safety and well-being.
“The POWER Act will not only help communities recover from disaster, but also position them to be more resilient in the future,” said APPA President & CEO Scott Corwin. “It will both facilitate the repairs necessary to protect life and property and
provide the means to make meaningful hazard mitigation investments. This is good policy that will help strengthen our nation’s electric grid.” The President can declare a major disaster for any event that causes damage too severe for state and local governments to adequately respond, making recovery costs eligible for reimbursement through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The POWER Act modifies Hazard Mitigation Grant Program eligibility for public electric utilities to make the program more useful in practice. To become a law, the bill needs to be considered on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate before being sent to the President’s desk.
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
To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441
Friendship - Fellowship – Fun FAITH DIRECTORY
To
Beach Road
RUAUU? Come explore the answer with us. Sunday Worship Services ~ 10:00am www.florenceuuf.com
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 standrewssecretary19@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,
Degree and PhD in Coastal Geology from the University of California, Santa Cruz and the University of Melbourne in Australia. Before coming to Oregon, she worked with Virginia Sea Grant and Texas A&M University to help communities with their coastal resilience goals. She will offer an introduction to the coastal State Planning Goals, and then focus on Goal 18, and particularly on its provisions and requirements for shoreline armoring and dune grading, including non-structural options. She will also describe resources to learn more (Coastal Atlas, Coastal Erosion Guide, Beaches and Dunes Storymaps). While the webinar will provide information relevant throughout the Oregon coastal region, it will be especially applicable to the current process in Clatsop County to update the county’s comprehensive plan concerning beaches, dunes, shorelands, and estuaries.
Oregon Shores and Surfrider will also introduce their new Oregon Beaches Forever campaign, a joint effort to foster a statewide conversation about the future of our beaches. For information about this webinar or the Oregon Beaches Forever campaign, contact Phillip Johnson, Oregon Shores’ Shoreline and Land Use Manager, (503) 754-9303, phillip@oregonshores.org; or Kaia Hazard, Surfrider’s Oregon Regional Manager, at khazard@surfrider.org.
BEAT THE PICKERS PANEL FOOTBALL CONTEST 2024
Classified
Florence
driving record and resume with work references. 541.997.9172 cpwinc27@gmail.com
Garage Sale: New & Used household items, clothes, some new luggage, picnic table, Adirondack chairs, McDonald’s toy collectibles, vintage jewelry... the works. Great stuff! 880088 Lake Point Drive (in The Reserve).
SLN24-3030 Notice of Permit Amendment T-14146. T-14146 filed by City of Florence, Attn Mike Miller, 250 Hwy 101 Florence, OR 97439, proposes an additional point of appropriation change under Permit G-16885. The permit allows the use of 0.6 cubic feet per second from Wells 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 in Sec. 23, T18S, R12W, W.M. for Municipal Use within the City of Florence Service Area. The applicant proposes to add an additional point of appropriation in Sect. 23, T18S, R12W, W.M. The Water Resources Department has concluded that the proposed permit amendment appears to be consistent with the requirements of ORS 537.211. The last date of newspaper publication is 10/02/2024. Visit us on the web www.thesiuslawnews.com
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CAPRICORN -Dec 22/Jan 20
Libra,
Capricorn, you may find that things are very profitable for you this week.
If you are an entrepreneur, business will be solid. If you perhaps sell on the side, money will flow.
SCORPIO -Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, do not chase people down, simply wait for them to come to you with your natural magnetism. You don’t want to exert energy this week unnecessarily.
SAGITTARIUS -Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, rather than showing people all of your cards, hold some information close to the vest and maintain a bit of mystery. Others likely will be intrigued.
AQUARIUS -Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, for quite some time you have been focusing on everyone but yourself. You have to change your ways if you can get the rest and healing that you need right now.
PISCES -Feb 19/Mar 20
There is no doubt that you’ve earned a few commendations, Pisces. But this week you need to accept congratulations without being boastful. Exhibit both humility and pride.
ARIES -Mar 21/Apr 20
There is nothing wrong with a bit of self-indulgence, Aries. But you do not want to go overboard with your treats and other must-haves. Moderation is key in everything.
CANCER -Jun 22/Jul 22
Everyone wants a piece of you right now, Cancer. It is equally flattering and exhausting. You’ll have to be choosy regarding where and with whom to dedicate your time.
TAURUS -Apr 21/May 21
You have a no-nonsense bearing that immediately has people drawing close to you and trusting you, Taurus. Put that out in full force as you try to win favor on the job this week.
GEMINI -May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, don’t let your quest for excitement pull you in too many different directions right now. You need to stick to one plan for a certain amount of time and see things through.
LEO Jul 23/Aug 23
It is time to make a decision after working through various scenarios, Leo. Plans need to be made and it will take time to sort through all of the details. Everything will work out.
VIRGO -Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, is a particular relationship getting too intense for you? It might be the time to ease up a bit and take a step back. Distance could provide the clarity you need.
