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fter more than seven years, changes in sites, shifts in board members, unexpected expenses, thousands of dollars in donations and many fundraising efforts, the Oregon Coast Military Museum opened its doors in July.
“It’s been a blessing to work on the museum,” said museum board president and veteran Tim Sapp. “It’s blessed a lot of veterans who have been encouraged to be a part of this.” The museum’s goal is to preserve the history and artifacts of area veterans and military families. This is especially important in Florence, since figures state that veterans make up 20 percent of the area’s population, according to founding member and local chamber director Cal Applebee.
War-themed exhibits are on display at the new museum, 2145 Kingwood St.
SIUSLAW NEWS • THE GOOD LIFE 2015-2016 “We have a heavy retirement-age population,” Applebee said. “I started wondering what would happen to all those artifacts and all that history.” At that time, Applebee and Sapp were on the Veterans Day Parade committee with Wayne Sharpe. Applebee presented an idea to gather veterans and history in a heritage museum, and the idea took off. Sapp and Sharpe, vice president of the museum, are the last two original members on the board. “We wanted to represent all military branches,” Sharpe said. “Eventually, we want to include more history of the Florence area and how it was influenced by the military, especially during World War II.” Organizers also wanted to make sure that they maintained momentum.
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“It’s been a slow process, but a good process,” Sapp said. “We really couldn’t have gone much faster because of finances and volunteers. We’ve had a lot of volunteers, and we’ve never run out of money. We’re completely debt-free.” One way the board was able to keep out of debt was by working with the City of Florence on a 10-year graduated lease for the property at 2145 Kingwood St. This allows them to make full payments after they reach full operation. Archivist Gina Cassidy has led volunteers in sorting, tagging and prepping the donated gear, weapons, artwork, letters and books. “Information is only as good as when it’s accessible to the public,” she said. “That’s my goal as the volunteer archivist and librarian — to protect, preserve and
document what we have on hand.” For board secretary Jacquie Beveridge, one of the best parts of the whole process was watching artist, designer and museum chief of staff Judy Murphy bring all the vignettes together. “It all came together from nothing,” Beveridge said. “I loved seeing Judy’s creativity in there with the vignettes, and all the volunteers that have helped it come to life.” The other important aspect was the support and space the museum would provide for area veterans. “When you serve in the military, there is a camaraderie that never goes away. … That’s what we want here at the museum,” Cassidy said. Veterans make up half of the board, Sapp noted. “For a lot of veterans, it’s a healing process, even if it’s
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A “I got the idea when I turned 60. I ran 60 days in a row and then on the last day I ran 60 laps on the track,” said Archer, a Florence resident. “Then I just kept doing it.” Running laps, let alone 70, was a feat his pediatricians would have never thought possible. “When I was born, I had a breathing problem and they told my parents, ‘Don’t get too attached, because he probably won’t be around too long,’” Archer said. “Then when I got older, up until I started school, I had this lung condition and I would go to the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland. My treatment was to put me in front of an Xray machine and turn it up full blast for a while.” Archer got involved in competitive running when he was in the fourth grade. “I started running when they told me I couldn’t,” he said. By high school, Archer was a 440-yard sprinter. “Anything more than two laps was considered punishment.” Archer’s passion for running evolved from being a 440-yard sprinter to longer runs. About 30 years ago he met a marathoner who used to live in Florence. He talked Archer into running a marathon and trained with him, convincing Archer that going more than one or two laps was OK.
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SIUSLAW NEWS • THE GOOD LIFE 2015-2016 “Then about 20 years ago I met some guys that came over from Corvallis to run a trail run up around Cape Perpetua. They told me to get off the blacktop because it was bad for me. I jumped into the trail thing and now do that 90 percent of the time,” he said. Archer has run multiple marathons, including the Boston Marathon when he was 40 and again when he was 60. He also has run the Portland Marathon and others around the state. But mostly, Archer likes trail running. “Most of my running is up on the horse trails near C and M Stables, north of town. There is a series of trails up there that if you add them all up are probably 17 or 18 miles.” In 2003, Archer started a 10-mile trail run called Cape Mountain. The pro-
ceeds from the $40 registration fee aid the cross-country students at Siuslaw High School. If the cross-country runners help with the event, then they receive a $100 scholarship to the Steens Mountain High Altitude Running Camp. Archer got the idea from a friend who operates a similar trail run. “I’m the race director,” he said. “There is a company in Eugene that does all the timing. I do the local set up and mark the trail. Some of the parents bring food up for a potluck afterward.” He continued, “After I pay for expenses, I donate $100 scholarships to each
cross-country student who helps out. Any leftover money I donate to the track program if they need anything.” For the past several years, between 80 and 100 runners register for the run. This year the run was June 13. Over his decades of running, Archer has seen the sport evolve in some interesting ways. “The dynamics of running have changed,” he said. “Right now the halfmarathon is the fastest growing race in the country and more than 60 percent of half-marathon finishers are women.” Archer also has been
7 involved with various local runs like the Rhody Run and the Shamrock Run. “With the Rhody Run a couple of years ago, we had some complaints because the age groups stopped at 75-plus,” Archer said. “There were a couple of guys in town that were 85plus and they were getting beat by a 75-year-old. We had to add additional older age groups.” When he first started participating in road races, the age group stopped at 40-plus. “Now, the average age of a marathon runner is in the mid-40s,” he said. Archer sees running as a sport someone can continue throughout their entire life. “I ask kids, how many 85-year-old quarterbacks do you see? You can keep running forever if you want,” he said. ❖
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FLORENCE AREA DIRECTORY Volunteer Opportunities • Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County 1601 15th St., 541-902-0304 • City of Florence 250 Highway 101, 541-997-3436 • Florence Area Chamber of Commerce 290 Highway 101, 541-997-3128 • Florence Area Coordinating Council 541-902-8308 • Florence Area Humane Society 2840 Rhododendron Drive, 541-997-4277 • Florence Events Center 715 Quince St., 541-997-1994 • Florence Food Share 2190 Spruce St., 541-997-9110 • Friends of Florence Cancer Van Willamette Valley Cancer Institute, 541-683-5001 • Front Desk Florence 541-902-5122 • Habitat for Humanity 2016 Highway 101, 541-902-9227 • Helping Hands Coalition 1339 Rhododendron Drive, 541-833-8550 • Meals on Wheels Program 1570 Kingwood St., 541-997-5673 • Memory Loss Respite Center 1570 Kingwood St., 541-902-8539 • Oregon State Police Auxiliary 541-997-7156 • Peace Harbor Home Health & Hospice 2230 Kingwood St., 541-997-3418 • Senior Connections 3180 Highway 101, 541-902-9430 ext. 7831 • Senior Center 1570 Kingwood St., 541-997-8844 • Siuslaw Outreach Services 1576 12th St., 541-997-2816 • Siuslaw Pioneer Museum 278 Maple St., 541-997-7884 • Siuslaw Public Library 1460 Ninth St., 541-997-3132 • Siuslaw School District 2111 Oak St., 541-997-2651 • Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue 2625 Highway 101, 541-997-3212
Get Acquainted Health & Nutrition • Better Breathers Club Peace Harbor Medical Center, Conference Room C, fourth Wednesday, 2 p.m., 541-902-6300 ext. 5635 • Disabled American Veterans Vans to Medical Centers Florence Elks Lodge, 6 a.m., Monday through Friday • Senior Meals Program Senior Center, 11:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday, $3 suggested donation with reservations, 541-997-5673 • Senior Sunday Brunch Shorewood Retirement Residences, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., every Sunday, $6, 541-997-8844 • Singing Pines Café Senior Center, 11:30 a.m., Tuesday & Thursday, $5 with reservations, 541-997-8844
Music • Community Chorus Cross Road Church, 10th & Maple streets, 7-8:30 p.m., every Monday, Laura Merz, 541-902-8567 • Community Concert Band Siuslaw High School music room, 6:30 p.m., every Monday, Gail Nichols, 541-999-6907 • Yachats Big Band Yachats Commons, 7-9 p.m., first Thursday, $5 donation with children 12 and younger free, 541-547-4308
Social Activities • Bible Study Shorewood Retirement Residences, 10 a.m., every Monday, with Marty Adams, 541-997-8202 • Bingo –Senior Center, 1-4 p.m., every Thursday, 541-997-3945 –Shorewood Retirement Residences, 6:30 p.m. every Wed.; 9:30 a.m. every Sat., 541-997-8202 • Central Coast Miniatures Club Senior Center, 6 p.m., second Thursday • Florence Duplicate Bridge St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 12:30 p.m., every Tuesday and Thursday, 541-997-2677 • Pinochle Group Laurelwood Community Center, 1137 Maple St., every Thursday, 9:30 a.m., walk-ins welcome • Professionally Retired Ornery Single Seniors (PROSS) Senior Center, 5:30 p.m. social, third Thursday, 60 years of age and older, 541-991-6430 • Senior Party Bridge Senior Center, 12:30-4 p.m., every Wed. & Fri., 541-997-8827
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Senior Services Assistance Services • Front Desk Florence 541-902-5122 • Siuslaw Outreach Services 1576 12th St., 541-997-2816
Errand Services • Heavenly Helpers LLC 1720 34th Place, 541-991-7051
Funeral Home, Crematory, Cemetery • Burns’s Riverside Chapel/Florence Funeral Home 2765 Kingwood St., 541-997-3416
Home Health & Hospice • Peace Harbor Home Health & Hospice 2230 Kingwood St., 541-997-3418
Insurance • Oregon Health Plan 800-359-9517 • Medicare (general) 800-633-4227
Legal Services • Lane County 800-575-9283
Medical • Lower Umpqua Hospital 600 Ranch Road, Reedsport, 541-271-2171 • Peace Harbor Medical Center Primary Care 400 Ninth St., 541-997-8412 541-997-7134
Medical Equipment • All-Med Medical Supplies & Equipment 1845 Highway 126, 541-997-9600
Respite Care • Memory Loss Respite Center of Florence 1570 Kingwood St., 541-902-8539
Senior Living • Florentine Estates 182 Florentine Ave., Florence, 541-997-1762 • Greentrees Village, Inc. 1600 Rhododendron Drive, Florence, 541-997-8674 • Munsel Park Apartments 2021 12th St., Florence, 541-997-2661 • Sea Aire Assisted Living 1882 Highway 101, Yachats, 541-547-5500 • Shorewood Retirement Residences 1451 Spruce St., Florence, 541-997-8202 • Spruce Point Assisted Living Community 375 Ninth St., Florence, 541-997-6111 • Tanglewood Apartments 1956 16th St., Florence, 541-997-8817 • Terpening Terrace 50 Ruby Ave., Eugene, 541-689-0619 • Windsong Apartments 1365 Spruce St., Florence, 541-997-5398 • Ya-Po-Ah Terrace Retirement Apartments 350 Pearl St., Eugene, 541-342-5329
Care Facilities Alzheimer’s Care Unit • Elderberry Square 3321 Oak St., Florence, 541-902-8821 • Regency Florence Rehabilitation Center 1951 21st St., Florence, 541-997-8436 • Spruce Point Memory Care Unit 375 Ninth St., Florence, 541-902-7945
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• Elderberry Square 3321 Oak St., Florence, 541-902-8821 • Enchanted Gardens 1610 22nd St., Florence, 541-997-0209 • Hubbard’s Retreat — Adult Foster Care 5253 Heceta Beach Road, Florence, 541-997-8964 • Inland Point 2290 Inland Drive, North Bend, 541-756-0176 • Spruce Point 375 Ninth St., Florence, 541-997-6111
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Transportation • Rhody Express 541-902-2067
Veteran Services • Roseburg — 800-549-8387 • Portland — 800-949-1004
• Peace Harbor Home Health & Hospice 2230 Kingwood St., Florence, 541-997-3418 • New Horizons 398 Highway 101, Florence, 541-997-8115
Nursing Facilities — Long-term Care • Peace Harbor Rehabilitation & Wellness Center 685 Highway 101, Florence, 541-902-1669 • Regency Florence Rehabilitation Center 1951 21st St., Florence, 541-997-8436
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OF TIME In 1936, Florence Public Library “had enthusiasm and books but very little else,” according to coverage of the library’s 50th anniversary publication on June 3, 1965. Only one library patron was needed to maintain the grounds at this location as there was no water available to plant shrubs or flowers. The buildings were donated by the Oregon State Highway Commission and relocated behind the Cooper Building on Bay Street.
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his past May, the Florence area observed 100 years of having a public library. “One of the things I love about the library is that there aren’t necessarily lots of places anymore where all kinds of people walk in the door everyday,” said Siuslaw Public Library Director Meg Spencer. “People come in who are 2 years old, people who are 90, people who love to read, people who need to get online, people who are doing their small business. We serve all kinds of people, and that’s a cool thing.” A library first began in Florence in 1915, spurred by an editorial in The West, the local newspaper, and led by the Women’s Conservation League. By the end of 1915, the library had almost 150 items. Now, the Siuslaw Public Library District has more than 101,000 physical items between its Florence and Mapleton branches. “Add to that the e-books, digital magazines, downloadable audio books and other resources that we have online, and that means more than 165,000 materials,” Spencer said. “That’s insane.” continued on page 12
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Assistant Library Director Gayle Waiss reads to children during Story Time in the Children’s Room at Siuslaw Public Library’s Florence location (at right) on Ninth Street. Throughout its history, the library has been located behind Bay Street, in buildings donated by Oregon State Highway Commission, with Florence City Hall on Highway 101 and its current location at 1460 Ninth St. The library opened a branch in Mapleton in 1993. In 1996, the Mapleton branch moved locations to 88148 Riverview Ave. Spencer said, “We’re doing a lot of amazing things. One thing we’ve done for the past year that I am really excited about is a lot more programming.” The library often holds month-long literary themes, like “Lincoln in Oregon” in April for the anniversary of the end of the Civil War, “Blind Date with a Book” in February and celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month in October. Other programs include Baby Story Time, Teen Anime Club and Lego Club. The library also has an Early Literacy Program, in conjunction with
In 1965, Florence Public Library celebrated National Library Week with a Dr. Seuss “Bookworm.” The building was renovated in 1953, replacing windows that had been in use since before its move in 1936. PeaceHealth and Healthy Family Lane County, in which caregivers can register to get books, a bib that says “Read to me” and other learning materials. The Children’s Library also has toys and costumes for imaginative play and books, geared for fun, but that can help a child get ready for school. During the summer, the library features a reading program for children, teens and adults. One of the library’s most popular features is its gallery and display of artwork. “People are crazy for our art,” Spencer said. The library’s other services include free Wi-Fi, computers, a Spanish language section, Learning Express online test preparation, classes on computer basics, monthly programs and space that can be reserved for events and groups. Spencer said, “We are one of the best-used libraries in the country. We’re in the top 20 percent. We are well used and well loved.”
A lot of what the Siuslaw Public Library does couldn’t be done without the many volunteers who stock shelves, repair books, organize the artwork, help patrons and assist staff. Spencer estimates that more than 100 volunteers donate 4,800 hours each year. That’s not even counting the Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library, who donate time, raise funds, complete projects and hold book sales to support the library. “The Friends of the Library was established in 1977. Since then they have been raising all kinds of funding for the library,” Spencer said. Siuslaw Public Library District Board of Directors President Ian Jarman said, “Friends of the Library is instrumental in promoting the library, raising funds for special purchases and hosting many friendly receptions at the library.” One of the recent projects donated by Friends of the Library was updated lighting in the Florence branch’s
great room. Another patron built on the Friends’ donation and provided racks to hang quilts in the atrium. “I am in love with our library, as it is a community treasure,” said Jarman. “The library offers something for everyone.” Besides volunteers, the Siuslaw Public Library District has 21 employees and a five-member board of directors. “We’re our own municipal government with our own budget and human resources. We do everything in house,” Spencer said. Patrons can expect more programs added throughout the year. When the library was called “Florence Public Library” in 1950, it was only open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Now, Siuslaw Public Library in Florence is open seven days a week and the Mapleton branch is open Tuesday to Saturday. Access the library online at www.siuslawlibrary.org or call 541-997-3132. ❖
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BY JACK DAVIS Siuslaw News ________________________
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John and Maria Yager of Florence enlisted the aid of local craftsmen in building this traditional longhouse on Mindanao Island, Philippines, near the UNESCO World Heritage Site on Mt. Hamiguitan, which they helped to preserve. n 1992, John and Maria Yager conceived of a dream — to save one of the most unique rainforests in the world, the cloud forest perched atop Mt. Hamiguitan on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines, Maria’s homeland. Last summer that dream was realized when the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared the rainforest a World Heritage Site, essentially guaranteeing its preservation and preventing any further human encroachment. The journey was daunting, time consuming and filled with setbacks. When the Yagers first thought of the idea, a heavy metal strip mine was operating on the far side of the mountain, coating the trails into the rainforest in chromate, which was being extracted from the mine. Local farmers were logging off the other side of the mountain using slash-and-burn methods to clear the land. “The native people have traditionally done things a certain way,” John said. “When there is so little land, you have to convince them to do something different. It isn’t that easy when they are so very poor. Our intention was to create an alternative.”
One Florence couple’s commitment to save a rainforest half a world away
SIUSLAW NEWS • THE GOOD LIFE 2015-2016 The first step was creating a co-operative with 50 local Philippine families to draw people away from cutting down the mountain forests and to stop slash-and-burn agricultural practices. The Yagers helped plant banana and coconut trees to create sustainable revenue sources. Another project of the coop was to build a longhouse for travelers who wanted to visit the rainforest.
“We saw this as an opportunity for the people to make an income off of tourists,” John said. The now completed two-story longhouse sleeps 30 people. Mining, logging and other eco-destroying enterprises, however, continued to threaten the rainforest. “This is some of the last uncut rainforest in the Philippines,” John explained. “There is no more than 5 or
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6 percent left, at most.” The very top of the mountain was declared a national park, but something more permanent needed to be done. UNESCO finally decided to consider the rainforest as a World Heritage Site. The struggle to maintain the integrity of the mountain’s natural resources is still an ongoing challenge. “Our efforts have been directed at first to protecting
the watershed and protecting the people,” John said. “Just like here, in order to protect the community you have to come up with viable economic options that also protect our resources.” The Yagers have lived in the Florence area since 1995. They grow organic produce, nuts and fruit on their 171-acre farm, south of Florence, that are sold to local markets. ❖
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Relaxing riverfront view from all rooms.
Tooth Colored Restoration • Root Canals • Crown & Bridge • Extractions Teeth Whitening • Implant Restorations Cosmetic Dentistry Chad Clement, D.D.S., and his wife, Kim, came to Florence in 2008 seeking a coastal, small-town atmosphere for his dental practice and their family’s love of the outdoors. They also wanted a “clean, quaint and friendly” community in which to raise their six daughters, ranging in age from toddlers to teens. The Clements got more than they dreamed of when they found a beautiful office space overlooking the Siuslaw River, where every treatment room offers a sweeping view. Comprehensive services include state-of-the-art dentistry as well as restorative and cosmetic procedures. Each patient receives “safe, gentle, personal care” from Dr. Clement and his seven-member team of skilled, compassionate and highly trained professionals. “We treat everyone like family,” said Dr. Clement, who knew at age 8 that dentistry was his destiny. “Patients are not just patients they are people.” While the views and care remain stellar after nearly eight years, the one thing this family practice has changed is the expansion of its digital dentistry services. CEREC technology allows Dr. Clement to make digital impressions, enabling him to fabricate single crowns in the office in a single visit instead of
two or more visits. Also, Dr. Clement now has digital radiographs that allow him to significantly reduce the patient’s radiation exposure and produces instant images. The radiation exposure potentially can be reduced by 80 to 90 percent in comparison to the previous film-based X-ray system. Digital radiography also eliminates much of the chemical and lead waste from traditional film-based systems. Dr. Clement graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle and cum laude from the Marquette School of Dentistry in Wisconsin. His commitment to the highest standards in his practice means ongoing education and research. As dentistry evolves with 3-D imaging and oral implantology, Dr. Clement plans to expand his services with all the latest advancements. When he’s not mending smiles, Dr. Clement can be found upriver casting a line for steelhead or camping with his family. “What I love about Florence are the people,” he said. “Everyone is relaxed and friendly here. I really enjoy meeting patients of all ages.”
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Dr. Chad Clement
541-997-3423 1256 Bay St. • Florence, OR 97439 Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.