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Siuslaw NewsFriday, November 17, 2023 Florence, Oregon 12

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By TONY REED Siuslaw News

At its Nov. 6 meeting, the Florence City council adopted its share of the 2023-2028 Lane County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). FEMA requires that plans need to be approved by all jurisdictions within the county before each can use the plan. The plan was created to reduce risks from natural hazards and serves as a future guide for decision-makers. It also serves as the basis for the state to provide technical assistance and project funding. Assistant City Manager Megan Messmer said

a jurisdiction cannot apply for reimbursement during a natural disaster unless its plan is complete. Messmer said staff have been working to update the previous plan for about a year. “Every five years this plan comes up for adoption after it has been updated,” she said. “We also use this plan to apply for pre-emptive mitigation dollars… We use this plan to outline why a particular project will help us mitigate a natural hazard within our community and those mitigation dollars are very competitive.” Said Florence’s hazards are different from the rest of the county, but that the overall plan looks at 88 different action items.

The update involved several meetings and public comments before coming back to FEMA. On the coast, most hazards are seasonal and somewhat predictable, including flooding, outages, snow issues, heat and wildfires. Less predictable hazards like windstorms, earthquakes, tsunamis, and landslides were evaluated based on frequency, probability, vulnerability and the maximum threat posed by them. Messmer said pandemics were taken from the list of natural hazards in the last update. Lane uses the plan Of Oregon counties, Lane has received the most hazard mitigation funding in the last 10 years, meaning it’s been

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The math is explained in the Powerpoint presentation to the council. By TONY REED Siuslaw News In what Mayor Rob Ward called “a black and white issue,” the Florence City Council voted to spend $156,000 to purchase and outfit two new police vehicles. Public Works Director Mike Miller said the new 430-horsepower, twin turbo V6 hybrid crewcab Ford trucks can be bought for a price below MSRP, for $51,000. However, outfitting the trucks with police equipment adds to the cost. “That’s the lights, the sirens the radio, partitions, all the different systems, the decals and everything that goes on a police vehicle,” he said, adding that the combined cost comes to $71,061 per truck. Miller said changes to the Ford lineup prompted staff to consider purchasing the full hybrid in consideration of fuel economy. He said that with a standard engine, the 18mpg estimate is pushed down to about 12 actual miles per gallon, since the vehicles

spend a lot of time idling. “At $4 per gallon of fuel, it’s very important to have high efficiency and high-mileage vehicles in the fleet. Funding was budgeted for 2023 to 2025 at $225,000, along with$15,000 in savings from other funds were available. Miller said the city has bought another police vehicle which it has not yet received That vehicle cost $61,975. Savings after the purchases and outfitting would total $6,900 Miller said. Police equipment will be added to the vehicles by Lehr, a Salem Company, at $26,153 each. When asked, Police Chief John Pitcher said officers have driven a similar vehicle in the Public Works fleet and feel it will suit their needs and provide a place to put items like bicycles and evidence. Miller added that the outfitting will include lockable storage inside the truck beds. With very little discussion, the council voted unanimously to purchase the vehicles.

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Story & Photos By TONY REED Siuslaw News A rainy morning turned into a clear afternoon for the 2023 Florence Veterans Day Parade. Led by a Color Guard in raincoats down Bay Street, the parade put Russ Connelley in the Grand Marshal’s seat at the font of a line of military Jeeps. Appearing in a 1954 Military Jeep was Mayor Rob Ward with Oregon Rep. Tim Sapps. Local Jeep clubs brought many more jeeps of varying sizes and styles. Other entries came from the US Coast Guard Siuslaw River, Florence Habitat for Humanity, the Oregon Coast Humane

Military and civilian Jeeps were a Steve Olienyk major part of the parade. Society, The Catholic form of several young parade. According to one Church/ Knights of Co- cheerleaders. Roses and organizer, Cal Applebee, lumbus, the Florence Area tiny flags were handed out some unregistered entrants Ambassadors and the US along the parade route. also arrived at the start to Coast Guard Auxiliary. Rhody Cruisers brought take part in the parade. The Siuslaw High School some classic and vintage Around the entire city Marching Band, led by Se- horsepower to the parade of Florence, hundreds of nior Drum Major Aiden while Central Coast EV flags lined major streets. Armstrong, could be heard Association brought the The flags were put there for several blocks around. voltage. the day before by Florence The Boys and Girls Club According to the parade Kiwanis Club and collectof Western Lane county tally, about 224 people and ed again later. brought the cheer in the 64 vehicles took part in the See PARADE page 9A

A celebration of the exploding whale Story & Photos By TONY REED Siuslaw News A week of exploding whale-related activities culminated in a celebration in Old Town Florence Sunday, with an in-person appearance from the man whose 1970 newscast anchored Florence in the history books. Monday’s City Council meeting started with a pair of “whales” named Flo and Rence and a proclamation recognizing the 53rd anniversary of the exploding whale. Read aloud by Mayor Rob Ward, the proclamation recognized the lesson learned by putting dynamite under a dead whale and added, “Flor-

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said, “to make sure those Public Works operations lifelines Indiegogo continue to opercenter •and is developing launches: Aug 2nd • In-Store Dining Takeaway ate, and that what those erosion control measures Website for campaign: mitigation efforts aim to for Rhody Drive. Seismic tinyurl.com/silajuice support.” retrofits for city water She said collaborations tanks and Aug seismic reinIndiegogo launches: 2nd are ongoing toFindsecure forcements or relocation us on Facebook or Instagram for campaign: funding and Website make projfor a city-owned SILAplans JUICERY ects happen. tinyurl.com/silajuice fire station are being deFlorence specific veloped. Messmer said Find Florence Newor Instagram projects includus on Facebook has its own list of hazards, ed in the SILA JUICERY update are an which are windstorms, emergency fuel center, a wildfire, tsunami, win- stabilization project for ter storms, earthquakes, the Coast Guard Road, landslides, tidal impacts, updated tsunami sirens, coastal erosion, drought undergrounding of utility See HAZARD page 4A and floods.

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successful in working through the process of receiving those funds, she said. “A lot of that is due to the plan [and] that we have well thought-out projects for those,” she said. Using some local fire disasters as an example, Messmer said some damaged areas were not built back the same, but in ways that will help prevent them from being damaged again. The plan’s five key objectives are to strengthen infrastructure against earthquakes, enhance community resiliency, to look at how hazards will impact differing areas of the county, reduce longterm risk and promote regional collaboration to implement projects.

• Treats • Wraps • Juices • Handcrafted • Healthy •Fresh Smoothies • Treats Wellness Messmer said the colWhile tidal impacts and • Shots Wraps lective goal is to sustain coastal erosion set Flor• Juices Smoothie community lifelines to ence apart from the coun• Bowls Smoothies food, energy, medicine, ty, a variety of impacts • Wellness Acai Bowls water, shelter, communi- from storms can cut off Shots cation and transportation lifelines in the area. • Smoothie in the event of a natural To address those haz•Bowls In-Store Dining • Takeaway emergency. ards, the plan says Flor• Acai “That’s our Bowls job,” she ence has completed a

Some kids were shy about Paul Linnman taking photos with Mermaid and Mermaid Luna but others brought their Luna pause for best coloring to show her. a photo. ence should be proud sary celebration every and celebrate being rec- year. She noted that the ognized worldwide for U.S. government has a the whale and how it has manual on how to (and led us to be creative and how not to) dispose of a catalyst for taking time large marine mammal to care for nature which carcasses. is vital for the survival of “They learned from us, our home, livelihood our event here,” she in Florence and beyond.” said. “I’s nothing to be Councilor Jo Beau- ashamed of. This debadreau noted that more cle has turned into a lopeople join the anniver- cal legend and is known

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Santa Paws pet food drive, photos coming Santa Paws has dusted off his boots and is ready to take pictures with pets to kick off the PAW-liday season. There will be three dates this year at two Florence businesses. They are: Saturday, November 18, at Mini Pet Mart (2630 US-101); Saturday, December 2, at Florence Shipping Solutions (2006 US-101); and Wednesday, December 13, at Mini Pet Mart (2630 US-101). Each event runs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Community members are invited to bring their furry family members (and human ones, too) for pictures with Santa. Kurt Kennedy, who plays Santa Paws for OCHS, is a longtime supporter of the organization. Three local photographers – Deborah Larson, Stephanie Ford, and Greta Olivas

Santa Claws, or Santa Paws, will conce again be available to take photos with local pets during the Santa Paws food drive. Contributed photos -are donating their talents and time to take photographs that can be emailed or printed after the events. In conjunction with pictures, OCHS will be hosting Pet Food Drives at the same time. Oregon Coast Humane Society feeds over 350 community pets each month with more animals

added regularly. Donations of dog and cat food and supplies are used for shelter and community pets to ensure no animal ever goes hungry. OCHS Executive Director Elizabeth Thompson says that community partnerships like these make it possible to help even more

animals. “We’re so grateful for the support we receive throughout the year from Mini Pet Mart and Florence Shipping Solutions. They both host donation jars and their customers contribute hundreds of dollars to support our shelter pets. They also gather donations of food and pet supplies, and host fun events annually that support our work.” Donations for pictures with Santa Paws support shelter and community animals in Florence. Suggested donations start at $20, but no one will be turned away. Oregon Coast Humane Society is a nonprofit, limited intake shelter promoting a lifetime commitment to pets.

OBITUARY EDWARDS—Deborah April Edwards On October 31, 2023 at the age of 57, Deborah decided to leave this world after a decades-long personal battle. Born on April 26, 1966 Deborah (who often preferred to go by Debrah) grew up in Reno, NV. After living in several cities as an adult, she found her home in Florence, OR. Deborah lived life on her own terms. She was mercurial, strong-willed, and resourceful. She had a strong appreciation for music, design, beauty, and creature comforts. While she had no children, she doted on several beautiful cats in her lifetime.

Deborah is predeceased by her parents, Mary and Norman Edwards, for whom she was a diligent and fearless caretaker until their final days. She is survived by three sisters, Dawn Uccelli, Dianne Edwards and Jessica Devin, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. She felt a special connection with her niece Elisabeth Devin. Cremation will be handled by Burns Riverside Chapel. There will be no services. If you wish to honor Deborah, do something beautifully unexpected and wildly kind today. “Love’s in need of love today,” Stevie Wonder once sang. Deborah would agree.

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Pulling thistles, sowing hope oldest and most enthusi- termination. All flowers belong where it’s growastic of the crew. While and buds are removed ing. But as humans, we’re we were waiting for a and placed in bags or inconsistent. friend at a trailhead this bins. The plant, a longTo a farmer dependent summer, she spotted a lived biennial, must be on crops for a living, a musk thistle on a steep cut off below the base, or weed is any plant, native slope, went to her car for pulled, to prevent further or otherwise, that comsome gloves and signaled blooming. petes with the crop. To for me to follow. “Let’s All of us volunteers are a hand spinner of wool, get that one,” she said. suited up in protective the invasive and noxious We ended up uprooting gear that includes heavy tansy is welcome for its several. rich golden dye. To By Susan Marsh Musk thistle (Cara rancher whose cattle or sheep forage For the past few years duus nutans) is an inon public land, tall I’ve participated in “This- vasive weed, and like larkspur and severtle Thursdays,” targeting many invasive plants, al members of the a popular trail near Jack- it is adaptable and pea family, all native son, Wyoming. The week- vigorous, producing plants, should be ly weed party was orga- prolific seeds. It comsprayed, for they are nized in 2019 by Morgan petes for light and toxic. Graham, wildlife habitat nutrients with native We also pull out specialist with the Teton plants. Eventually, it other invasives such County Conservation can replace them. To be fair, it has as Canada thistle, District, and it attracts qualities. hound’s tongue, salmore volunteers each year positive Bees, butterflies and sify, toadflax and — 16 of us in 2023. knapweed. Despite To slow the steady other pollinators are our best efforts, these march of musk thistle, attracted to its maplants are flourisha fast-spreading weed genta flowers, and from Eurasia, we spend it blooms later than Musk thistle blossom, credit: ing. As we work, it’s fun when bicyclists Thursday morning each many native wildSusan Marsh whizzing by yell out week bending down to flowers, extending the tackle these interlopers. season for insects. Song- gloves, long sleeves and “thank you!”, though sturdy boots. The work some shake their heads. We know what we do is birds eat its seeds. But wildlife and live- is hard, but the hours “You’re pissing in the a drop in the bucket, but right here, along this trail, stock won’t eat musk this- go quickly with conver- wind,” one called. tle because of its spines. sation, laughter and imBut before-and-after we see results. Joining Morgan is a Where it grows, grazing promptu contests to see photographs show that mixed crew: native plant animals must forage more who can pull out the larg- our hours of work make a difference. There is satenthusiasts, elk hunters, heavily on other plants, est thistle without tools. their vigor, We talk about plant isfaction in seeing the employees of non-profits reducing and the Forest Service, which allows musk this- ecology in general, but beds of two pickup trucks plus “youngsters” in their tle to invade ever more one question often comes filled with bags of musk space. up: “What makes it a thistle blossoms. 30s and retirees like me. Tackling a stand of weed?” Simply put, a Part of me admits that My friend Mary, nearly 80, wins the prize as the musk thistle requires de- plant is a weed if doesn’t I’m not making a huge difference, but a bigger FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY part is glad I have done NOVEMBER 17 NOVEMBER 18 NOVEMBER 19 NOVEMBER 20 NOVEMBER 21 NOVEMBER 22 NOVEMBER 23 my little bit for however long its effects may last. My Thistle Thursday friends agree. That’s why we keep coming back. It’s a way to say, “I’m just going to enjoy my life for as long Rain Showers Cloudy Showers Showers Showers Partly Cloudy as it lasts.” Pulling weeds and filling buckets with their flowers is a lot like tending a garden at home. We’re just tending a larg62°F 56°F 54°F 57°F 58°F 55°F 53°F er garden, the Eden we all 47°F 42°F 47°F 48°F 45°F 47°F 43°F inherited. Most of all, we’re exFull Service Repair • Tire Sales pressing what is perhaps Friendly, Knowledgeable Technicians the most precarious of human sentiments these days: Hope. Susan Marsh is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring conversation about the West. She is a naturalist and writer for Mountain Journal, which Locally Owned. Community Minded covers Yellowstone’s wildlife, wild lands and culture. A longer version Over 19 years of this opinion appeared experience in mountainjournal.org.

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WHERE TO WRITE President Joseph Biden State Rep. Boomer Wright The White House (Dist. 9) 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW PO Box 39000 Washington, D.C. 20500 Florence, OR 97439 Comments: 202-456-1111 503-986-1409 | 541-361-6042 Switchboard: 202-456-1414 Email: Rep.BoomerWright@ TTY/TDD: 202-456-6213 oregonlegislature.gov www.whitehouse.gov Lane County Dist. 1 Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek Commissioner Ryan Ceniga 900 Court St., Suite 254 125 E. Eighth St. Salem, Ore. 97301-4047 Eugene, OR 97401 541-682-4203 503-378-4582 Email: Ryan.Ceniga@ www.oregon.gov/gov co.lane.or.us U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden Florence City Council 202-224-5244 | 541-431-0229 www.wyden.senate.gov Mayor Rob Ward & Councilors Bill Meyer, Sally Wantz, Robert U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley Carp & Jo Beaudreaux 202-224-3753 | 541-465-6750 Florence City Hall, 250 www.merkley.senate.gov Highway 101, Florence, 97439 541-997-3437 U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle ci.florence.or.us (4th Dist.) Dunes City Council 202-225-6416 www.hoyle.house.gov Mayor Sheldon Meyer & Councilors Rory Hammond, State Sen. Dick Anderson Tom Mallen, Susan Snow, Melissa Stinson, Robert Orr (Dist. 5) 503-986-1705 & Melissa Stinson Email: Sen.DickAnderson@ Dunes City Hall, 82877 Spruce St., Westlake, OR 97493 oregonlegislature.gov 541-997-3338 dunescityhall.com

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Florence Public Arts Committee launches call for Art Exposed ReVision Florence The city of Florence Public Arts Committee (PAC) would like to announce the launch of the next call-for-artists for the Art Exposed Rotating Outdoor Art Gallery. Since 2018, this program has installed public art throughout Historic Old Town Florence for community members and tourists alike to enjoy. The 2024-26 call expands the program up to Highway 101 through Art Exposed ReVision Florence. Once selected, the art is scheduled to be installed in April 2024 and be on display through 2026. For Art Exposed ReVision Florence, artists are encouraged to submit unique pieces that demonstrate extraordinary creativity. Artists will be paid a $1,500 stipend to display their art for a two-year period. During this time, the art is available for sale. If a piece sells, the City of Florence retains 30% of the proceeds to reinvest in the Public Arts Program, https://www. c i . f l o r e n c e . o r. u s / e c o nomicdevelopment/public-art-program. The six new locations for Art Exposed ReVision Florence stretch between the Siuslaw River Bridge and the intersection with Highway 126. Existing plazas with large-scale art plinths are

at Nopal Street, Maple Street, and Laurel Street. Each location has site requirements that are listed in the call. How to apply: Details of the call and locations are in the entry form. Applications will only be accepted through CaFé – https://www.callforentry.org/ – a wellknown site for managing all types of art entries throughout the United States and internationally. Artists can register an account for free in order to apply to this and other calls by visiting CaFé online. It is very easy to register to apply and by registering once, artists have access to “calls” from all over the world. There is a $25 fee to submit an application. All artists over 18 years old are eligible for entry. To apply to the Callfor-Artists, or for more information about the Art Exposed program, visit the City of Florence at https://www. c i . f l o r e n c e . o r. u s / b c p a c / a r t - e x p o s e d - f l o rences-rotating-outdoor-art-gallery. The deadline for submission is December 15, 2023, at 9:59 p.m. (PT). Selection Process: After the call closes, the Public Arts Committee Art Exposed Subcommittee will review applications based on the criteria in the call.

The Subcommittee will provide their recommendations for the public to review and provide feedback. Final selections of art pieces will be made during Public Arts Committee meetings in January 2024. Community members are encouraged to attend the committee meetings and submit comments. More information is available at https://www.ci.florence. or.us/bc-pac. For additional questions, please contact Chantelle Meyer, City of Florence Economic Development and Communications Analyst, via email at chantelle.meyer@ci.florence.or.us. Background: Art Exposed ReVision Florence is a .7-mile stretch of the Oregon Coast Highway and part of the Florence Urban Renewal District’s ReVision Streetscaping Project, which was completed in 2019. Adding vibrant, large-scale public art in the highway district has been part of the plan for the project since the beginning. The Florence Urban Renewal Agency approved the placement of up to six pieces in its adopted 2023-2025 Biennial Budget. Three plinths are already in place for public art, and Art Exposed ReVision Florence will add another three locations

based on the architect’s plans. The Art Exposed Rotating Outdoor Art Gallery Program is a dynamic bi-annual rotation of public art that improves the livability of the Florence area, creates a unique sense of place, and enhances community identity, while also providing an increased economic impact for visitors and residents. Art Exposed offers the community a chance to view interesting, “fresh” artwork every two years at a low cost, while providing artists with an opportunity to display and sell their work to a wide audience. The Florence Public Arts Committee works with City of Florence staff to operate Art Exposed. They write a callto-artists which is shared to local, regional, and state artists; manage the artist application portal through CaFÉ; compile the applications with a subcommittee; review the selection as a committee; solicit public comment; and vote on finalists in a public meeting. City staff then notifies the artists and negotiates contracts. Learn more online at https://www.ci.florence. o r. u s / b c - p a c / a r t - e x posed-florences-rotating-outdoor-art-gallery.

Florence Nativity Festival Starts Friday, Dec 1

Come away from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and escape to an afternoon filled with the joy of the Christmas season. See hundreds of nativity scenes, crèches, tapestries and other art forms depicting the birth of Christ. Enjoy live mu-

sic, homemade cookies from vintage recipes and help assemble a community nativity puzzle. The Festival will culminate on Sunday at 5 p.m. with a Christmas Devotional message, live from Salt Lake City, Utah, featuring music by the Mormon

Tabernacle Choir. Attend Friday, Dec. 1 through Sunday, Dec 3 from 1 - 5 p.m. each day. The event is held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ local building located at the corner of Munsel Lake Road and North Fork

HAZARD from page 1A lines and local emergency education programs. While the Port Siuslaw Bulkhead is out of the City jurisdiction, including it in the plan may help the port secure funding later if needed, Messmer said. Lane County adopted the updated plan on Oct. 10 and will wait for jurisdictions to adopt the plan before it can be sent to FEMA. After correcting a misstatement about public comment references to climate change in various documents, the council voted unanimously to adopt the plan. Plan for the worst While the Hazard Mit-

igation Plan focuses on reducing hazards, emergencies still occur and the City of Florence has plans ready to deal with them when they happen. “The City of Florence is part of the West Lane Emergency Operations Group (WLEOG),” Messmer said after the meeting. “The West Lane Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is managed by that group and the City of Florence adopted the most recent EOP in 2016. WLEOG is an intergovernmental agency that formed in 2008 to coordinate emergency preparedness and response in west Lane County.” She said the City of Florence partners with

the City of Dunes City, Western Lane Fire & EMS Authority, the Port of Siuslaw, Peace Health Peace Harbor Medical Center, and the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians Police Department. Messmer has been the chair or WLEOG for many years. “Other agencies and organizations are associate members of the Group and we work closely with Lane County Emergency Management,” she said. “In fact, WLEOG just hosted the Emergency Preparedness Expo at the Florence Events Center this past Saturday, which was well attended.”

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The Kiwanis Club of Florence will once again be sponsoring a Florence Community Free Thanksgiving Dinner on November 23, noon to 2 p.m. at the Florence Elks Lodge, 1686 12th St. The organizers are pleased to announce this year the dinner will once again be back to Dine-In. After three years of a drive-thru, To-Go meal, we are excited to be back togeth-

er with friends and family dining together. River Cities Taxi will again offer free transportation within the city limits to and from the Elks Lodge. Call 541.997.8520 to arrange transportation. While this is a free community dinner, cash donations are accepted as well as dry/canned food donations for Florence and Mapleton Food Share.

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an official vendor. • Check the weather forecast and road conditions before traveling. • Start tree hunting early in the day to have plenty of daylight hours. • Remember to tell someone where you are going and when you will return. • Bring emergency supplies; include a rope and tarp to move your tree to your vehicle. • Bring a map and compass as cell service may be limited. • The tree you choose must be at least 200 feet from main roads, recreation sites, and campgrounds. Stay away from areas alongside streams, rivers, and lakes.

the Pounding is modeled after the early tradition often practiced in small communities when a new family or preacher would move to town. “To help folks get their feet firmly planted, everyone would join together and contribute a pound of food to fill the pantry. Someone would bring a pound of flour, another a pound of sugar, and somebody else a pound of beans. When everybody chips in, we can fill those shelves pretty quickly,” said Wobbe. “Nearly 800 families in our community are food insecure and rely on Food Share each

month for assistance. The current housing crises and economic challenges place extraordinary stresses on both Food Share and the families they serve. That need is not going to go away. This food drive has been a godsend year after year.” To date, this event has raised nearly 200,000 pounds of food. Wobbe will be joined by local radio personalities from KCST Coast Radio, which has conducted a live radio remote on location every year since the beginning. Purchasing food from Grocery Outlet is not required; food from

any commercially packed source will be accepted. However, Florence Grocery Outlet marks specials throughout the store of items most desperately needed at the food bank and plans to have extra staff available during the event to help with pushing grocery carts, loading boxes of canned foods, and ringing in customers at the check stands. Grocery Outlet is located at 2066 Hwy. 101. The Pounding will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 18, and continue until 2 p.m.

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When not in the office, Sam enjoys all sporting events, especially football and golf, and spending time with his family. For more information or to reach Sam Johnson, call 541-999-0155. Coldwell Banker Coast Real Estate, one of Florence’s longest established local businesses, (originating in 1956) offers a global referral, marketing, and online network among 3,000+ offices worldwide, and a dominant local presence in the real estate market. For more information, contact Coldwell Banker Coast Real Estate at 541997-7777.

Free fishing days in Oregon Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 24-25 SALEM, Ore.—Make fishing part of your Thanksgiving weekend plans with friends and family. Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24-25, 2023. No fishing/shellfish licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag, Columbia River Basin Endorsement or Two-Rod Validation) are required those two days. Both Oregon residents and nonresidents can fish for free. All other fishing regulations apply including closures, bag limits and size restrictions. See the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for rules and remember to check for any in season regulation changes at the Recreation Report especially for salmon and steelhead fishing. Click on the zone where you want to fish and then click the “Regu-

lation Updates” tab to see the in-season changes. The Recreation Report is updated weekly and features the best bests for fishing for the upcoming week. Depending on water levels and conditions, fishing could be good for Chinook or coho salmon; again be sure to check regulations first because not all rivers are open. Trout will also be stocked the week before Thanksgiving at several popular lakes in the Willamette Valley. For beginners, Easy Angling Oregon is a great guide to getting started fishing in Oregon. If you live near Portland, Bend, Medford, Roseburg or in Lane County, there are lots of nearby options. Prefer to crab or clam instead? MyODFW.com has all the information you need to get started clamming or crabbing. Remember to check ocean conditions and

take safety precautions— always clam with a friend and never turn your back on the ocean. Currently, crabbing is open in bays, beaches, estuaries, tide pools, piers and jetties along the entire Oregon coast. Crabbing is closed in the ocean due to the annual closure from Oct. 16-Nov. 30 each year. Call the ODA Shellfish safety hotline at 1-800448-2474 or check their Shellfish page before you go clamming or crabbing. The Oregon Department of Agriculture regularly tests shellfish and closes areas when naturally occurring biotoxins get to levels that make crabs and clams unsafe to eat. As of mid-November, there are some razor clamming closures along the coast but these may change by Thanksgiving Weekend so check before you go.

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Book Review “Midnight is the Darkest Hour ” by Ashley Winstead A killer haunts a small Southern town, and two outcasts—the preacher’s daughter and the boy from the wrong side of the tracks—hold the key to uncovering the truth. For fans of Verity and A Flicker in the Dark, Midnight is the Darkest Hour is a twisted tale of murder, obsessive love, and the beastly urges that lie dormant within us all…even the God-fearing folk of Bottom Springs, Louisiana. In her small hometown, librarian Ruth Cormier has always felt like an outsider,

even as her beloved father rains fire-and-brimstone warnings from the pulpit at Holy Fire Baptist. Unfortunately for Ruth, the only things the townspeople fear more than God and the Devil are the myths that haunt the area, like the story of the Low Man, a vampiric figure said to steal into sinners’ bedrooms and kill them on moonless nights. When a skull is found deep in the swamp next to mysterious carved symbols, Bottom Springs is thrown into an uproar—and Ruth realizes only she and Everett, an old friend with a dark past, have the power to comb the town’s secret underbelly in search of the true evil. A dark and powerful novel like fans have come to anticipate from Ashley Winstead, Midnight is the Darkest Hour is an examination of the ways we expect love, religion, and stories to save us, the lengths

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we have to go in order to take back power, and the monstrous work of being a girl in this world. Death Café The next scheduled Death Café will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 1 to 3 pm. At a Death Café people drink tea, eat cake, and discuss death. Our aim is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. Pre-registration is requested, though dropins are not turned away. To register please visit: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/copy-of-death-cafe-at-siuslaw-library-tickets-754934237627. Mobile WiFi hotspots available for checkout Need some Internet service at home or on a trip for a brief period? The library offers WiFi hotspots for check-out for up to one week, with one renewal allowed if there are no holds. Each hotspot kit includes

the hotspot device, an AC adapter and cord, and a user guide. The hotspots are available to patrons whose library cards are in good standing and must be requested at the Circulation desk where all users must sign an agreement upon check-out. Hotspots not returned will have their service terminated and will no longer be usable. Please note that the hotpots will only work where there is available cell service. For more information, please check with Circulation staff. Holiday closure The library will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23, and the following day, Friday, Nov. 24. Regular hours resume in Florence on Saturday, Nov. 25, at 10 a.m. and in Mapleton the same day at noon. We wish you all a very happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday!

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Wildfires and drought have led to $11.2 billion in damages to privately held timberland in California, Oregon and Washington over the past two decades, a new Oregon State University study found. That represents about a 10% reduction in the value of private timberland in the three states. Based on recent climate change attribution studies by other scientists, the authors of the study attribute about half of the economic damages to climate change. While past research has estimated impacts of climate change on the value of forests in the future, researchers were interested in how climate change has already affected the value of forests in the new study. “This study shows that climate change is al-

Wildfires have caused major damage to private timberland in Oregon, Washington and California over the last few years. Contributed photos ready reducing the value a national strategy to es- say. large part because there is “The bulk of the dam- more private timberland of western forests,” said timate the impacts of cliDavid Lewis, a natural mate change on the value age is from altered risk ex- west of the Cascades that resource economist at Or- of the nation’s natural cap- pectations in land markets has been in close proximegon State. “This isn’t a ital, such as forests, miner- – not direct damage to the ity to large wildfires in reexisting tree stock on the cent years. hypothetical future effect. als, oceans and rivers. For the study, Lewis stand,” Wang said. “That These are damages that • In Washington, west have already happened and postdoctoral scholar is a key and somewhat of the Cascades, drought because it is riskier to hold Yuhan Wang, who led the surprising finding.” stress led to a .2% loss work, analyzed a dataset In the three-state study in timberland value, and assets like timberland.” The study, published of just over 9,000 sales of region, about one-third large wildfire caused a 5% in the Journal of Envi- privately-owned timber- of all forests are privately decrease in timberland valronmental Economics land that were a minimum owned, with the remain- ue. East of the Cascades, and Management, is beof 10 acres from 2004 to der owned by federal, state the losses were 3.5% due ing released shortly af- 2020 in California, Ore- and local governments, to drought stress and the authors note. How- 8.1% because of large ter the White House an- gon and Washington. They then linked the ever, most of the timber wildfires. nounced plans to develop transactions with data harvested – and almost all The authors note that on small and large wild- the timberland bought and the findings have several fires along with data on sold – is privately held. policy implications. They drought stress accessed by The researchers broke show that climate change a measure known as vapor down the findings by state can alter the value of natpressure deficit. and also by east and west ural capital, in this case They found that across of the Cascades in Oregon private timberland, and the three states the recent and Washington. Findings impact private investincreases in drought stress include: ments and potentially reCrystell Wise have already reduced the • In California, drought quire public intervention Principal Broker, economic value of timberstress accounted for a .2% to prevent management CRS, SRS, SRES 87520 Rice Rd - Charming 4 bdrm, 2 bath, land by 1% on average gain in timberland valchanges. 541 991-9487 1764 sqft home on a 0.27 acre lot. Enjoy an while increases in large ue and a 13.7% decrease Also, the findings proopen den and kitchen, cozy fireplace, and a modern kitchen with island and coffee bar. wildfires have reduced due to large wildfires. The vide new insights into esSpacious primary suite and 3 more bedrooms timberland values by an drought stress gain is in timating wildfire damages, upstairs. Covered patio, garage and carport. additional 8.7% over the part a result of most of the beyond property losses, $430,000. #3492-23221872 past two decades. private timberland being health care costs, injuries, 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 The research also concentrated in the wetter fire suppression costs and showed that the bulk of northwestern region of the air and water quality damlarge wildfire-induced state. ages. losses (nearly 7.4% of the • In Oregon west of “The study helps us 8.7%) were not due to the Cascades, drought understand the effects of direct burning of private stress losses were 1.6%, historical climate shocks timberland, but instead and large wildfire losses on the economic value of related to increasingly were 7.7%. East of the natural capital and also frequent neighboring fires Cascades, drought stress provides insights into the that have altered land- dropped to 1.1%, and potential benefits of acowners’ expectations of large wildfire loss declined tions to mitigate extreme fire arrival and increased to 6%. The difference be- weather events,” Wang risk of investing in private tween east and west of the said. timberland, the authors Cascades in Oregon is in

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Siuslaw News staff A public comment at the Nov. 6 meeting generated some interesting discussion regarding the placement of temporary private signs along the public right of way. Michael Allen, of Florence Climate Emergency Campaign, said he came to the council to appeal the City Manager’s decision to deny his ability to post signs along a roadway during climate strikes in front of City Hall. Allen said he was told by city code enforcement the signs block the right of way, which he said was incorrect. Allen brought up signs placed in front of City Hall to

honor local high school graduates which have occurred for a couple years. Allen said that in a meeting with Mayor Ward, he said the climate strikes would continue. “You agreed with that and your response was that it was important to educate the public,” Allen told Ward. Allen asked that the city grant an exception when it comes to prohibiting temporary signs in front of City Hall. Since the council rules prevented it from addressing the comments and distracting agendized business, Allen’s comments were addressed about 90 minutes later under council

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reports. City Manager Erin Reynolds said code chapter 478 regulates the placement of signs, and stressed that it does not regulate the content of such signs. “We are a government and we honor First Amendment right to free speech, so this is not about content, it’s about time, place and manner of placement of signs,” she said, noting that the city cannot grant exceptions to a single entity unless it considers making exceptions for all. Regarding the signs displaying high school graduates, Reynolds recalled that 2020 was a difficult year for graduates, as they were unsure if COVID restrictions would take away their graduation ceremonies. “The city code allows government entities, in this case, it was the school district, to place temporary signs in the right of way,” she said. “Yes, the school district accepted private funding from a private entity, in this case, Kiwanis sponsored those signs, but they were a governmental entity.” Reynolds said conversations took place at the city level at that time, but the school district has continued to print and place signs without Kiwanis’ sponsorship. Reynolds said the city can consider revisiting its codes regarding signs but Mayor Rob Ward based on the report, he saw no reason to do so.

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BEWARE THE SNEAKER WAVE

They´re called sneaker waves because they appear without warning, often surging high up on the beach with deadly force, and are impossible to predict. Sneaker waves also carry a large amount of sand that can saturate your clothes, weighing you down and making escape difficult if not impossible. How to play it safe: Never turn your back on the ocean.

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TAPS emanated from the last entry in the 2023 Veterans Day Parade. Tony Reed photos Spectators over the entire parade route received hand-delivered roses.

WATCH THOSE LOGS

The ocean is strong enough to pick up even the biggest log and plop it down on top of you. Some logs may look small, but even the tiny ones can be waterlogged and weigh tons. How to play it safe: If you see a log in the surf or on wet sand, stay off it.

RIP CURRENTS

Rip currents are strong currents of water that rush out to sea. They are stronger than even the best swimmer. These currents can swiftly sweep unwary beachcombers and waders off their feet and out to sea. Rip currents may appear as dark, choppy water. Any time you see debris and foam floating out to sea, chances are you have found a rip current. Avoid the area. How to play it safe: Parents keep your kids close when playing in the ocean. If caught in a rip current, don’t panic . Swim parallel to the beach until you are out of the current, then head for the beach.

The Boys and Girls Club cheerleaders performed at several locations during the parade.

It was all red, white, blue and big smiles on this float.

KNOW THE TIDES

Incoming tides isolate rocks from headlands and the shore. Avoid the temptation of strolling out to an interesting rock without knowing when the tide rolls back in. Free tide tables are readily available at state park offices, information centers and many shops and motels. How to play it safe: Stay off rocks and small, enclosed beaches. Know when the tide is coming in by visiting the tidetable website at the Hatfield Marine Science Center http://weather.hmsc.oregonstate.edu/weather/ tides/tides.html

HIGH WAVES CAN REACH YOU

Tides and waves can sweep over rocks, jetties and headlands, knocking you off and carrying you out to sea. How to play it safe: Assume nothing is “high enough” and avoid exposed rocks, jetties and headlands during strong wave action (like during and after storms).

BEWARE OF HIGH, STEEP CLIFFS

Assume that all cliff edges are unstable. Wet trails or soft sand and earth can make for unstable footing. Rocks can be slippery even when it isn’t raining. How to play it safe: Make sure you wear proper footwear, and stick to the trails. Stay behind guard fences and railings, and don´t get too close to the edge.

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Standing at the base of an Oceanside cliff can be dangerous, especially if it has an overhang. In some places, winter storms and high waves have eroded the shoreline, increasing the chance of collapse and slides. How to play it safe: Beware of falling rocks, and don´t climb on bluffs and eroding hillsides. Don´t walk along the base of cliffs unless absolutely necessary.

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OHA urges mpox vax after 17 cases since July STAFF REPORT Country Media, inc. Following an increase in cases the number of mpox cases in recent months, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has issued an advisory reminding people about the availability of a safe and effective vaccine against the virus. Seventeen mpox cases were reported to OHA and local public health authorities between July 20 and Oct. 31. The number of cases prompted state

health officials to distribute a statewide advisory to health care providers this past week, recommending they consider mpox when evaluating patients with mpox symptoms regardless of the patient’s reported risk, vaccination status or level of community transmission. The advisory also states that testing patients with rashes, lesions or symptoms compatible with mpox should be considered part of comprehensive sexual health care.

Tim Menza, M.D., Ph.D., senior health adviser for OHA’s mpox response, said Oregon saw one to three mpox cases per month before mid-summer. While the recent increase in cases since July 20 is still lower than the 10 to 15 cases reported each week at the height of the 2022 outbreak, these cases show that mpox is still spreading in Oregon. “We never declared the 2022 outbreak over because we were concerned about increases like the

one we are seeing now,” Menza said. “And it gives us an opportunity to remind folks in the community that vaccination against mpox remains a valuable tool for reducing the risk of mpox infection.” The JYNNEOS mpox vaccine is free and readily available to anyone in Oregon who wants to be vaccinated, regardless of insurance status. It is also highly effective: According to a study published in May in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the vaccine was found to be 75% effective for those receiving one dose and 86% effective for those who had two doses. Mpox spreads primarily through close, skin-toskin contact. Most often, it has spread through intimate or sexual contact, and during contact with the lesions of an individual with mpox through a caregiving relationship, such as a parent caring for a child or an adult caretaker of another person. Mpox symptoms can start between a few days to three weeks after contact. The most common are flu-like symptoms of fever, chills, sweats, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes and feeling tired. Most people will develop a rash within a few days of the flu-like symptoms; some people only develop a rash, which may start on or near the penis, testicles, labia, vagina or anus. It may also be on other areas like the hands, feet, chest, face or mouth. People who suspect they have mpox should contact their health care provider to let them know before going in to be seen. The provider may recommend testing for mpox. Those who don’t have a health care provider can call 2-11 for help finding a clinic or health care provider. For more information about mpox in Oregon, visit OHA’s mpox website or the CDC’s mpox page, https://mpoxvaxmap.org/. Vaccination clinics can also be searched by ZIP code with the mpox vaccine locator tool at https:// www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/ Monkeypox/Pages/vaccine.aspx.

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Charming Craftsman style home. Conveniently located off Sutton Lake Rd, north of town. Seamless blend of classic charm & contemporary updates. The living room features high vaulted ceilings and large windows. Recently updated primary bathroom, gourmet kitchen, fireplace, and a gardeners paradise. Beautiful backyard deck creates a wonderful space for entertaining.

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

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Bright, recently updated home in a well established neighborhood on Myrtle Loop. Home has new LVP flooring & a fresh paint job on the exterior. It has parking room for a boat or small RV in addition to a 2-car driveway. The backyard boasts many great features: a poured concrete, covered patio, raised beds and is all fenced in for privacy from your neighbors. Extremely clean and move-in ready!

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

Wonderful move-in ready home in Sandpines West gated community. Craftsman touches inside & out. Covered front porch. Hardwood floors & gas fireplace in living room. Large kitchen with pantry & all appliances are included. Great sun deck with privacy screen; fenced backyard with zen-like, low maintenance water feature. It’s all here...well maintained value-priced and ready for you

Imagine coming home to a meticulously maintained custom built log home. Enjoy beautiful river frontage & your own bountiful year-round freshwater creek. 22 acres of seclusion. Chef’s kitchen w/ a big island, plenty of counter space, open floor plan & wood stove. Relax by stargazing on your private balcony inside the owner’s suite! 2640 SF wrap around deck with breathtaking views. In the winter months enjoy storm watching and rest assured with a whole house 20,000 watt generator. Full RV hookups.

Panoramic river & ocean view. Custom home w/ open & spacious floor plan. Construction beginning soon! 3-bedroom 2.5 bath in Sea Watch Development. Lg. porch & covered patio. High ceilings, heat pump, excellent quality construction & option for RV Garage.

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Beautiful new home in Fawn Ridge West. Construction to begin soon, allowing you to customize certain aspects. 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the potential for ocean views. Open concept great room. Kitchen boasts quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and custom cabinets. Custom primary suite. Large porch & covered patio.

BRAND NEW CREEKFRONT HOME IN WILLOW DUNES. Tons of concrete parking and circular driveway. 3 bedrooms + den and 2 baths. 1/3 acre lot. Custom kitchen with island and pantry. Separate bedroom wings with spacious primary suite with walk-in closet. Covered rear patio adjacent to Munsel Creek. Construction is complete! Call for appointment today

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

The Cottages next to Ocean Dunes Golf course. This is the largest unit w/ 2635 sq. ft. of living space. Spacious and vaulted w/ granite kitchen, great pantry and primary bedroom on the main level with jetted tub and walk-in shower. Private outside area off dining with a water feature. Huge laundry & lots of storage. Living and primary both have electric fireplaces. Move in ready.

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

645 IBOLT COURT

212 BOURBON ST.

2463 WILLOW LOOP E.

5600 SHADY LANE

5600 MUNSEL LANE

This is a rare opportunity to convert this home into a River View property as it once was. At the current time there is trimming and clearing needed to restore and reclaim that beautiful Siuslaw River view. This home is priced as is. The home will need work or replacement. Please do not disturb the seller. Appointment required.

This is part of an estate and being sold ‘as-is’. Travel trailer has an addition & upgraded electrical. Driveway is paved. Reasonably priced handyman special located in gated park. It has the potential of becoming a real jewel. Surrounded by trees & natural vegetation. Close to common area with clubhouse and laundry.

Stately and classy 1 owner home on 1/2 acre. Immaculately maintained since built in 2005. 2 sided gas FP in living room and library/ den. Upstairs bonus suite with mini kitchen and electric fireplace. Luxurious master bath with heated tile floors and steam shower. Den/library with custom built-ins and TV included. Huge kitchen with solid surface counters and downdraft range and wall oven.

Magnificent south-facing home on the picturesque Woahink Lake. Custom built by the renowned Carter Brothers, featuring a unique timber frame construction. 4 bdrms., 3.5 baths offer space for comfortable living. Main floor has newer custom floors, an expansive deck, primary bedroom suite, a den/office, a living area, and a chef’s kitchen. Lower level provides lake views, another primary suite & deck. Large dock, a rare full boat house, & an inside boat lift.

Unique split-level gem offers the perfect blend of tranquility & convenience. This well-loved 1 owner home, built in the 1960s, is now on the market for the first time. Imagine the stories & memories that await you as the fortunate new owner of this cherished property. Spacious layout, large private lot, and proximity to fishing, shopping, and golf, this home presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

812 8TH ST.

29 SHORELINE DRIVE

83440 CLEAR LAKE RD.

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905 BELLEVUE DR., REEDSPORT

Charming split-level home in highly desirable neighborhood. 1477 SF of living space, ample room for your creative vision to flourish. Inviting fireplace in spacious living area, perfect ambiance for relaxation and warm gatherings. New roof Jan. 2023. While this home needs some additional love, it presents a fantastic opportunity for those with a creative eye and a desire to make it their own. End of street privacy within walking distance to shops and Old Town.

This stunning 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom abode features Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring throughout. Experience airy living with vaulted ceilings flowing into a covered patio, perfect for year-round entertaining. The primary bedroom offers private patio access, including an en-suite bathroom patio. An open-concept layout reveals a chef’s dream granite kitchen, ensuring culinary delight. A spacious living room with a wood stove.

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

Remarkable Coastal ranch with ultimate seclusion & privacy. Warm, sunny weather located approx. half way between Florence and Eugene. NW contemporary Farmhouse design. Peak internet, Pioneer phone/cable, and Blachly-Lane CO-OP Electric. Great salmon & steelhead fishing right from your own property w/ 2,000+ feet of crystal clear Lake Creek frontage. Elk and wildlife abound. Well maintained 1981 built custom home with open beamed ceilings and tall picture windows. Ag/shop building is 35x60 with full bath.

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home boasts luxurious living spaces & a wealth of impressive features. The innovative ceiling cassette mounted ductless heat pump system guarantees year-round comfort. Chef’s kitchen is a masterpiece of design & functionality. The primary en-suite bathroom is adorned w/ a custom tiled rollin shower, complete w/ custom water features. Both bathrooms boast tile flooring & solid surface counters.

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Experienced Vikings looking to fast-track on the court By Exploding Whale Sports For the Siuslaw News The Siuslaw Vikings boys basketball team may be in the fast track for success. “This will be the deepest roster from top to bottom talent wise that I’ve seen at Siuslaw in the last 15 years,” Siuslaw coach Dylan Perry said, on the eve of the first day of practice. “The roster has a lot of experience from last year that should benefit them going forward.” The biggest benefit will be Perry’s option to ramp up the offense, as the Vikings and all of Oregon high school basketball enters the era of the 35-second shotclock. “The depth of our roster will allow us to play the style we have been trying to install the last two years,” he said. “We will look to play at a very fast pace this sea-

son, pushing the ball in transition offense and pressing the full court on defense.” The Vikings return six players who started games last season — seniors Andrew Jensen-Norman and Landon Severy, juniors Gabe De Leon, Mike Felkins and Ryan Klampe and sophomore Micah Blankenship. Severy was listed as 6-foot-6 last season as a junior, Jensen-Norman 6-4 and Klampe 6-3. “There are also several other returning varsity players that will have an opportunity to start for us this year based on preseason practices,” Perry said. Those players include juniors Chaz Edblom, Justin Allen, Max Reynolds, and Landon Curley and sophomores Will Johnson and Jordan Pitcher. “Conditioning will be our main focus the first month of the season as

it takes time to get into ‘basketball shape’,” Perry said. “The goal is to get a little bit better each day. At the end of each day can we say we got better? The answer should be yes.” The Vikings were 7-17 overall and 2-10 in their first season in the 3A Mountain Valley Conference. Returning players will practice after this school this coming seeking, while new players will have tryouts at 6 a.m. Monday and Tuesday. “The first year players experience the speed and pace of which varsity basketball is played at is a big learning curve,” Perry said. “Things eventually slow down and the guys are just able to play ball. “I saw this evolution during summer basketball this past summer as the guys were more comfortable with the See BOYS page 6B

Lady Vikings may have the tools to succeed By Exploding Whale Sports For the Siuslaw News Aaron McNeill knew that he had a major rebuilding project in the fall of 2021 when he returned to the Siuslaw sidelines as a head coach for girls basketball after an eight-year absence. He probably did not realize he needed to construct a basement before working on the foundation for a winning season. The Lady Vikings are 2-45 the past two season, with the wins last season at Reedsport (35-24) and Mapleton (38-33). McNeill is building on intangibles if not wins. He may have both this season, Siuslaw’s second in the 3A Mountain Valley Conference. “I am really looking forward to this season,” McNeill said, as he looks forward to Monday’s first practice

for the 2023-24 season. “We look to build on improvements from last season.” Most of last season’s builders return, and they will have a nice contingent of novice workers and experienced newcomers to push them to new heights. (Siuslaw lost just two seniors off a 12-player roster that included no juniors.) “We return this season with a core group of girls with quite a bit of varsity experience from last season, “McNeill said, “including juniors Makayla Bender, Macy McNeill and Sophia Montoya and sophomore Laryssa Wieber.” But there is more. “We are adding some athletes that I feel will provide more depth and play important roles on our team this season,” McNeill said. They include post players Mia Snider, a 5-8 sophomore middle

blocker on the volleyball team, and junior Kamorah Lake, a transfer from Willamette. “We are also adding senior Makayla Freeman, who played her freshman year and has potential to be an impact player for us this season,” McNeill said. Then there are the novices, aka the seven freshmen who signed up to play this season. “I believe some (of the freshmen) have the potential to develop into players that can contribute to our varsity team this season,” McNeill said. “I’m really excited to see what this group can accomplish during their four years in our program.” Practice begins Monday. The first game is Nov. 29 at North Bend. The first home game Dec. 6 against Toledo. Let the building begin. On the clock See GIRLS page 6B

2023-2024 Schedule Wednesday, Nov. 29 — at North Bend, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 — vs. Reedsport, 4:30 p.m., Winter Lake Showcase, Coquille Saturday, Dec. 2 — vs. Glide, 2:30 p.m., Winter Lake Showcase, Coquille Wednesday, Dec. 6 — Toledo, 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 — North Valley, 6:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11 — Marshfield, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 — at Taft (Lincoln City), 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 — at Waldport, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, De.c 19 — at South Umpqua (Tri City), 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27 — Bandon Dunes Tournament, TBA Thursday, Dec. 28 — Bandon Dunes Tournament, TBA Friday, Dec. 29 — Bandon Dunes Tournament, TBA Wednesday, Jan. 3 — Elmira, 6 p.m., Mountain Valley Conference opener Tuesday, Jan. 9 — Harrisburg, 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12 — at Sisters, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 — Pleasant Hill, 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 — at La Pine, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23 — Creswell, 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 — at Elmira, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30 — at Harrisburg, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 — Sisters, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 — at Pleasant Hill, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 — La Pine, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 — at Creswell, 7:30 p.m. Coach: Dylan Perry Assistants: Nick Johnson (JV), Bill Shaw (JV2)

2023-2024 Schedule Last season: 2-22 overall, 0-12 in Mountain Valley Conference Wednesday, Nov. 29 — at North Bend, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 — vs. Reedsport, 3 p.m., Winter Lake Showcase, Coquille Saturday, Dec. 2 — vs. Glide, 1 p.m., Winter Lake Showcase, Coquille Wednesday, Dec. 6 — Toledo, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 — North Valley, 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11 — Bandon JV, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 — at Taft (Lincoln City), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 — at Waldport, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19 — at South Umpqua (Tri City), 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27 — Bandon Dunes Tournament, TBA Thursday, Dec. 28 — Bandon Dunes Tournament, TBA Friday, Dec. 29 — Bandon Dunes Tournament, TBA Wednesday, Jan. 3 — Elmira, 7:30 p.m., Mountain Valley Conference opener Tuesday, Jan. 9 — Harrisburg, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12 — at Sisters, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 — Pleasant Hill, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 — at La Pine, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23 — Creswell, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 — at Elmira, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30 — at Harrisburg, 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 — Sisters, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 — at Pleasant Hill, 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 — La Pine, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 — at Creswell, 6 p.m. Coach: Aaron McNeill Assistant: Sara Truax (JV)

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C.R.O.W.’s production of The Holly Jolly Follies will be held on the mainstage at the Florence Events Center during the first weekend of December. Artistic director Melanie Heard said the performances are sure to give audiences the “warm fuzzies” along with a whole lot of laughter. Courtesy Photos Holly Jolly Follies to give audiences the of the Holly Jolly Fol- been named “Florence’s artistic director, and “warm fuzzies” along lies this year revolves cutest couple” in years C.R.O.W. founder, with a whole lot of around Elfis and Pris- past. Melanie Heard said the laughter. sy – two recurring elf “There’s a little bit of performances are sure The central theme characters that have See FOLLIES page 2B

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2B | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2023 | SIUSLAW NEWS FOLLIES from page 1B a conflict and there is a lot of comedy… and a lot of really fun situations that happen,” said artistic director Heard. During the show, Elfis receives an official invite to perform with the World Famous Flying Elvis’s in Las Vegas, but that means leaving the love of his life behind to pursue his dream. Meanwhile, Prissy faces the exciting prospect of a new suitor. Will this be the end for the two elf lovebirds, or will there be wedding bells? “The big question at the end is, ‘What’s going to happen?’ Is he going to come home to her? Are they going to get married? I’m not going to tell you that. I can’t give it away. You have to come see the show,” Heard said. Heard created the 2023 Holly Jolly Follies script for the first time this year. She is carrying the torch for her mother who had written the scripts since 2016 and passed away in April. The Follies will fea-

Courtesy Photos ture assistant direction by Genevieve Shahan, musical direction by Maree Beers, and live musical accompaniment by Marty Adams, plus many other musicians, volunteers and performers. In addition to the “Home” performance, this year’s offerings include the Flight Dance Team – back with two original new works choreographed by Heard, entitled ‘Sparkling Diamonds’ and ‘River.’ There will also be several vocalist performances, teen and adult tappers, C.R.O.W.’s dance class performances, a commercial spoof, live music, and

the World Famous Tutu Dads. The Tutu Dads are fathers and father-figures who wanted to be involved with the production and provide comedy relief. “They will shake their tail feathers as Vegas Showgirls like nothing you’ve ever seen before,” the Holly Jolly Follies director teased. Heard said putting the Follies together is no easy feat, since it involves a diverse crowd of talents and a huge cast of volunteers. But C.R.O.W. (Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops) in Florence is no stranger to the task, having taken the reins for this community event back in 2016. “The Follies is an important gift to our entire local community,” said Heard. “It is my honor and privilege to bring this beautiful show to life each year, and I’m truly thankful to each and every person who helps to make it possible.” Ticket sales from the

Holly Jolly Follies support C.R.O.W.’s free and lowcost arts programming, including scholarships for youth, educational materials, and production costs for the non-profit’s Spring mainstage production (Disney’s Newsies), which will hold open auditions in January and be performed live on stage in April, 2024. In addition, a gingerbread contest will be on display in the lobby. For more information about the contest, visit http:// www.crowkids.com/gingerbread For tickets to the Holly Jolly Follies, visit the Florence Events Center website at www.eventcenter. org, or call 541-997-1994. Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for kids 12 and younger. Military can receive an in-person $2 discount at the box office window. Show times are Friday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. For additional details, visit www.crowkids.com.

Guests invited to Siuslaw Athletic Booster Club Newcomers are welcome at the Siuslaw Athletic Booster Club’s monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, at Coldwell Banker, 100 Highway 101, next to the bridge. Planning is underway for the club’s major money maker, the annual auction, which has a ten-

tative date of Saturday, Aug. 24. Recent club donations in support of Siuslaw High School and Siuslaw Middle School athletics include $8,000 for hoop replacement (main and auxiliary gyms), $3,000 for girls soccer, $3,000 for ticket-booth improvements at Hans

Petersen Memorial Field and $1,741 for basketball uniforms. Club officers include president Cameron Jagoe, vice-president Londi Tomaro, secretary Deanna Frazier and treasurer Carl Frazier. The club is seeking a membership chair, as well as help organizing

the club auction. Phone number for the club is 541-997-1139 (Jagoe, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday). Email siuslawabc@ outlook.com. Mailing address is Siuslaw Athletic Booster Club, 625 Highway 101, PMB #327, Florence, OR 97439.

West Lane Community Emergency Preparedness and Public Information Assessment The City of Florence and the West Lane Emergency Operations Group (WLEOG) are working to improve public outreach to provide west Lane County with relevant, timely, and accessible information about emergency preparedness and potential emergencies our community may experience. As part of these efforts, we are asking for your participation in the West Lane County Community Emergency Preparedness and Public Information Assessment. Your participation in this survey will provide WLEOG members and partners with a better understanding of the community’s level of preparedness, access to information, and informational gaps so that we can, in turn, provide you with the

resources you want and need. Your responses will also inform the direction of future public outreach, preparedness campaigns, training opportunities, and preparation events in the Florence area. The survey should take roughly 15 minutes to complete and your partic-

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BOYS from page 1B pace of play, and beat teams that they had lost to the previous regular season.” All seasons begin with a sense of optimism. Perry’s cup appears to runneth over.

“This group of young men are very competitive with lots of athleticism,” he said. “I look forward to watching them take the next step this season and do something special.”

GIRLS from page 1B McNeill says he is not sure how he feels about the 35-second shot clock, which will be introduced into Oregon high school basketball this season. His take: “I was just part of a zoom meeting provided by the Lane County Basketball Officials Association, discussing the new rules for this upcoming season, including the implementation of the shot clock. This year will require patience, as the shot clock, as well as some significant rule changes, are new for all involved. The shot clock adds another element of focus for our officials, making their job even more challenging. It will be a learning experience for all, and I’m sure, frustrating at times for officials, coaches, players and fans. Patience and respect for officials and clock operators will be more important than ever this season. “Personally, I am not sure how I feel about the shot clock. I’m not sure what influence it will have regarding our team offensively, as we typically didn’t possess the ball for that length of time (35 seconds). We either got a shot off or turned the ball over (argh!) before 35 seconds would have expired. We’d like to get the best shot opportunity out of our offensive sets in the shortest amount of time (without forcing a bad shot), so I am not sure if the shot clock will be much of a factor offensively. Defensively, it can

be a motivating factor — you only have to play tough defense for up to 35 seconds per possession if you can secure the defensive rebound. “Where I see the shot clock potentially influencing the game is at the end of close, competitive one-possession games. Where in the past, a team could ‘run’ as much clock as they wanted without concern for a shot clock violation. If there is more than 40 seconds on the game clock, the team that is behind (assuming by 3 points or less) may not elect to foul (force the team to shoot, and hopefully miss, free throws) as the offensive team must attempt a shot within the 35 seconds. The defensive team is still going to get a possession, assuming they control the defensive rebound. So in those situations, it will definitely be something to think about for coaches. “At the end of each quarter, coaches may also try to play the clock in their favor to gain an ‘extra’ possession. For example, if we have the ball with 55 seconds remaining, we may try to get a score/shot with 45 seconds or more remaining, guaranteeing that we will get at least one more possession at the end of the quarter (again, assuming we secure the ball via steal, rebound or shot clock violation). Even if the opponent uses most of their 35 seconds after our possession, we will have at least 10 seconds remaining to try to score.”

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ANCHOR OF HOPE CHURCH Live like Jesus, share His Love. 1318 Rhododendron Driv www.anchorofhopeflo.com Sunday Service 11am Livestream on Facebook @anchorofhopeflo

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

BAHA’I FAITH OF FLORENCE Monthly Interfaith Devotions in-person & Zoom 4th Monday 7:00 pm “Ye are all leaves of one tree ...” -Baha’i Writings Join us on Facebook: Florence Baha’i Community For info and meeting location: 541-590-0779 ALL ARE WELCOME!

FOURSQUARE CHURCH 1624 Highway 101 (next to A&W) –- 997-6337 Pastor George Pagel – Something for the entire family. Sunday Service 10:00 am Wednesday Bible Study returns this Fall. Website: florence4square.com

NEW LIFE LUTHERAN E.L.C.A. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 21st & Spruce Streets—997-8113 4590 Hwy. 101 N, across from Fred MeyerPastor, Paul Strike • All are welcome. 541 997-7418 Sunday in-person worship service@ 10:30. SUNDAY SERVICES - Adult Bible Study Also available to you on website 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; www.florencenewlifelutheran.org. High School Youth 7- 9 PM MID-WEEK- Women’s Bible Study-Tuesday PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW 10:00-Noon and Thursday 3996 N Hwy 101 541-997-7136 7:00-8:00PM; Men’s Bible Study Thursday Internet and in person Sunday Services at 10:30am, 8:00-9:30 AM; Middle Adult Sunday School is at 9:30am. School Youth Wed. 7-9 PM. Call the church for details. Sunday Worship streams live at Community Baptist Reverend Greg Wood Church Facebook Page All Welcome. Come as you are.

CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) Corner of 10th & Maple- 541-997-3533 “War is still not the answer.” FCNL Sunday 9am We meet Sunday’s at 11am in our homes. 1st Service in person Call 541-515-8191 for locations. Sunday 11am 2nd Service in person & Online RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, L.C.M.S. Children’s Church (0yrs-12yrs) in person & Online Worship Services 10 am • Bible Study 9:00 am Wednesdays at 7pm Pastor Steve Waterman https://www.florencecrossroadag.org/church-online 85294 Hwy. 101 S. – 997-8038 Other platforms update after the service. Facebook.com/ResurrectionLutheranChurchFlorence florencecrossroadag.org www.puppro.wixite.com/rlcflorence office@florencecrossroadag.org ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL Church Welcomes You FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Worship Sun. 10am Wed 11am 2135 19th St. 2nd & Ivy - 541-997-2961 - Non-Denominational 541-997-6600 standssecretary19@gmail.com Labyrinth & Service is on Sunday at 10:00 am Garden daily 8am-5pm Sunday Service also streaming live at 10am “Be the change.” at florencechurch.com FLORENCE JEWISH HAVURAH MEETS ONE FRIDAY NIGHT MONTHLY 541-590-3611 OR 831-419-6275 FLORENCE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 87738 Hwy 101 at Heceta Beach Road RUAUU? Come explore the answer with us. Sunday Worship Services ~ 10:00am www.florenceuuf.com

SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF THE DUNES CATHOLIC CHURCH 1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312 COVID-19 Compliant Masses have been scheduled. Please call our office for details.

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Lost Mushroom Picker Rescued by Lane County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office received the report of a missing mushroom picker Monday afternoon at about 2:30 p.m. A man who had been lost in the woods in the area of Herman Peak Road, northeast of Florence, managed to hike his way out of the woods to a house in the Mercer Lake area. The man reported to authorities that he had become separated from his girlfriend a couple of days prior and that she was believed to still be lost somewhere in the woods. Lane County Sheriff Search and Rescue

mic, very persondisorientnel reed and sponded difficult to to the move. The area and US Coast began G u a r d searchprovided a ing for helicopter her. but were T h e unable to female was lo- Lane County Search and hoist her due c a t e d Rescue members help stabilize out by SAR a woman who got lost while to heavy that person- mushroom picking and was in fog nel late poor condition when found. had set in the area. in the Contributed photo Rescuers evening. She had fallen into an made the decision to staarea in the woods that bilize and remain with was very difficult to ac- her through the night uncess. She was hypother- til they could attempt to

hike out in the morning. That morning at about 5:30 a.m., rescuers were able to get the female up to the nearest roadway and into an ambulance. She was transported to an area hospital for treatment. “I am so proud of our search and rescue team.” said Lane County Sheriff Cliff Harrold. “Their care and compassion for others is so apparent. Our community is a better place because of these brave men and women and their dedication to saving the lives of others.”

Southern Alaska’s national forests key to meeting climate, conservation goals, OSU study shows By Steve Lundeberg Guest Article Analyses of U.S. national forests led by Oregon State University scientists shows that increased protections for two Alaskan forests is a key to meeting climate and biodiversity goals. In a paper published in AGU Advances, OSU College of Forestry researchers make the case that greater conservation efforts in the Tongass and Chugach national forests in southern Alaska are crucial because of their landscape integrity, high carbon stocks and wildlife habitat extent. “More thoroughly safeguarding those forests from industrial development would contribute significantly to climate change mitigation and species adaptation in the face of the severe ecological disruption that’s expected to occur over the next few decades as the climate rapidly gets warmer,” said Oregon State’s Bev Law, who co-led the study. At 16.7 million acres, the Tongass is America’s largest national forest. The Chugach is the second-largest at just under 7 million acres. Not only are they the biggest national forests, they are the most intact, Law said, and provide habitat for iconic, keystone species such as the bald eagle, brown bear and gray wolf. “Those forests are also cool and wet, with carbon stocks that are only minimally affected by wildfire, stocks that are likely to increase as the climate changes,” she said. “Protecting the Tongass and Chugach is a high priority if we

want to have a chance to once widespread and attain global goals relat- abundant across much of ing to climate and diver- North America. sity of species.” “Forests play an inLaw and collaborators credibly important part in the College of Forestry in trying to mitigate cliteamed up with research- mate change and supers at Southern Oregon port biodiversity,” Law University, the Woodwell said. “For six decades, Climate Research Center ecosystems on land have and EcoSpatial Services annually been removing L.L.C. to look at 152 na- roughly 30% of all the tional carbon forests dioxa n d ide huc o m mans p a r e h a v e them in b e e n terms putting of cari n t o b o n t h e density atmoand acsphere, cumua n d lation, f o r total ests do b i o most m a s s of that carbon work. stocks, B u t habiintact tat for forests eagles, Two Alaskan forests, including w i t h b e a r s the Tongass National Forest h i g h a n d are key to meeting climate and carbon wolves, conservation goals a recent d e n s i a n d study showed. Contributed ty and l a n d - photo h i g h scape integrity – defined biodiversity are disapas degree of modification pearing at a frightening by humans. pace, lost to agriculture, The authors report logging and other industhat almost 31% of all tries, and development.” high-landscape-integrity In addition to sequesarea found in national tering carbon and proforests – areas with mini- viding wildlife habitat, mal or no human modifi- intact forests provide a cation – is in the Tongass range of ecosystem serand Chugach, at 25.3% vices, including helping and 5.6%, respectively. to keep water clean, the Those forests also authors note. And in the combine to account for quest to establish nanearly half of all bald ture-based climate solueagle habitat available tions, public lands have in national forests, 37% outsized importance beof brown bear habitat cause they are more likeand 18% of gray wolf ly than private lands to habitat – no other loca- afford more stable cartion has more than 4% bon storage. of the total wolf habitat Still, at present, federal found in the U.S. inven- forest lands are caught tory of national forests. up in a numbers game, All three species were and conservation has

some ground to make up on the scoreboard, Law said. “National forests account for 76% of all federal forest land, but logging and other industrial activities are allowed throughout most of that, with only about 19% classified as reserved in one way or another from timber production,” she said. “That means there is a substantial gap between current preservation and the preservation targets for protecting biodiversity and carbon stocks.” Ramping up protection in the Alaskan forests offers a big opportunity for closing that gap, the authors point out. Right now, 35% of the Tongass is protected at the two highest levels as categorized by the U.S. Geological Survey and the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and 57.6% of the Chugach. “Those two forests have historically been wetter and cooler than most national forests, and over the next 100 years they are projected to have much larger increases in precipitation and much lower increases in maximum temperatures,” Law said. “Combined with a relatively low occurrence of wildfire, that makes preserving these forests in their intact state highly possible – if there is the political will to take bold action.” William Ripple and Christopher Wolf of the OSU College of Forestry contributed to this research, which was coled by Logan Berner of EcoSpatial Services. Berner earned a Ph.D. under Law at Oregon State.

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Oregon water officials say permitting must change to keep tens of thousands of wells from going dry By ALEX BAUMHARDT proposed rule changes that would bring Oregon waOregon Capital ter permitting laws up to Chronicle date. Most importantly, The Oregon Water Re- the agency is attempting to sources Department must define a “stable level” of update its 68-year-old rules groundwater and has comfor permitting new wells or mitted to withholding new double down on regulating water rights in areas where existing ones, department the level is not deemed staofficials said. ble. If it doesn’t, the growNot everyone is haping problem of the state’s py. Some farmers and the depleted groundwater re- water districts that serve serves “is going to get very them fear it’s a moratorium expensive,” said depart- on all new groundwater alment director Doug Wood- locations around the state. cock. Mark Landauer, a lobbyist Many of Oregon’s 20 for the Special Districts Asgroundwater basins are sociation of Oregon, said being sucked dry faster the state water agency’s than water can naturally proposed changes are too be replaced, according to broad. “We believe that we the agency. This is an issue across the West, where should be looking at badrought, river diversions sin-specific rules rather and groundwater deple- than this one-size-fits-all tion have left parts of seven approach,” he said. states scrambling to ration State Reps. Ken Helm, what water is available to D-Beaverton, and Mark them from the Colorado Owens, R-Crane, tried earRiver Basin. lier this year to do just that. Woodcock presented up- The lawmakers proposed dates to Oregon’s ground- a bill that would direct the water permitting laws at state water resources dea hearing last week by the partment to stop issuing Oregon House Commit- any new water rights until tee on Agriculture, Land officials could provide an Use, Natural Resources inventory of how much and Water. The agency – groundwater was left in with input from farmers, each of the state’s 20 baenvironmental groups and sins. The bill died in comwell owners – has worked mittee but set the stage for for more than a year on many of the changes the

water resources department is proposing. Oregon’s 1955 Groundwater Act requires the state to maintain stable levels of groundwater but does not define what a stable level is. The new rules would define stability as maintaining spring water levels year over year. The water level after a winter recharge period and before summer irrigation should return to about the level it was the year before. “So we’ll pump down groundwater systems in the summertime, but we always want those to come back up after the wet season,” said Justin Iverson, a groundwater manager at the water agency. New wells could not be permitted if they were found to diminish the quantity of surface water and instream water needed by the senior water rights holders. Iverson said if permitting rules don’t change, it’s possible up to 50,000 Oregon wells that are 50 feet below the water table or less could go dry, costing hundreds of millions of dollars to replace. In the last three years, the water resources department has received more than 1,000 complaints about wells run dry. Many are in areas where aquifers

Merkley: Biden Administration’s move to protect communities from wildfire and smoke impacts generations to come.” Merkley has spent years advocating for federal resources, solutions, and investments to combat increasingly extreme wildfire seasons and catastrophic smoke events that blanket the west. In Fiscal Year 2022, as Chairman of the Interior Environment Appropriations Committee, Merkley created this new program that funded wildfire smoke mitigation at $4 million. In Fiscal Year 2024, it’s currently marked in the Senate bill at $9 million. The EPA’s MOU is an outgrowth of the program and in line with Merkley’s Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act bill and

will be used to help coordinate between the different federal agencies. Merkley is also the author and lead sponsor of the Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act, which would allow the president to declare a “smoke emergency” and unleash federal assistance when wildfire smoke creates intense, hazardous air quality conditions. This MOU will be in partnership with Department of Interior (DOI), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

A coalition of environmental groups called the Oregon Water Partnership expressed relief the agency is willing to practice caution in permitting. The coalition includes The Nature Conservancy, Oregon Environmental Council, WaterWatch of Oregon, Wild Salmon Center. Trout Unlimited, Environmental

Defense Fund and Sustainable Northwest. “The state has historically allocated groundwater rights without knowing whether water was really available,” said Zach Freed, sustainable water program Director for The Nature Conservancy, in a statement.

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have been overdrawn after years of permitting with little regard for how much water is left, Woodcock, the agency director, said. “What we’re concerned about is with the increasing summer temperatures, increasing water uses, that 1,000 wells is going to turn into many thousands,” he told the committee.

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LEGALS PUBLIC NOTICES TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE The Trustee under the terms of the Trust Deed described herein, at the direction of the Beneficiary, hereby elects to sell the property described in the Trust Deed to satisfy the obligations secured thereby. Pursuant to ORS 86.771, the following information is provided: 1. PARTIES: Grantor: JAMES BARNETT Trustee: CASCADE TITLE COMPANY Successor Trustee: NANCY K. CARY Beneficiary: DUANE M. HOWARD AND DONNA HOWARD 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The real property is described as follows: Lot 149, GREENTREES, as platted and recorded in Book 64, Page 21, Lane County Oregon Plat Records, in Lane County, Oregon 3. RECORDING. The Trust Deed was recorded as follows: Date Recorded: June 30, 2021 Recording No. 2021043112 Official Records of Lane County, Oregon 4. DEFAULT. The Grantor or any other person obligated on the Trust Deed and Promissory Note secured thereby is in default and the Beneficiary seeks to foreclose the Trust Deed for failure to pay: Monthly payments in the amount of $506.12 each, due the first of each month, for the months of December 2022 through August 2023; plus late charges and advances; plus any unpaid real property taxes or liens, plus interest. 5. AMOUNT DUE. The amount due on the Note which is secured by the Trust Deed referred to herein is: Principal balance in the amount of $77,289.22; plus interest at the rate of 4.50% per annum

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from November 1, 2022; plus late charges of $400.00; plus advances and foreclosure attorney fees and costs. 6. SALE OF PROPERTY. The Trustee hereby states that the property will be sold to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed. A Trustee’s Notice of Default and Election to Sell Under Terms of Trust Deed has been recorded in the Official Records of Lane County, Oregon. 7. TIME OF SALE. January 11, 2024 11:00 a.m. Lane County Courthouse, Front Entrance, Inside by Security, 125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon 97401 8. RIGHT TO REINSTATE. Any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time that is not later than five days before the Trustee conducts the sale, to have this foreclosure dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due, other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred, by curing any other default that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed and by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with the trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amount provided in ORS 86.778. __________ NOTICE REGARDING POTENTIAL HAZARDS (This notice is required for notices of sale sent on or after January 1, 2015.) Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufac-

turing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. ________________ You may reach the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at 503684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at 800-4527636 or you may visit its website at: www. osbar.org. Legal assistance may be available if you have a low income and meet federal poverty guidelines. For more information and a directory of legal aid programs, go to http:// www.oregonlawhelp. org. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to Lisa Summers, Paralegal, (541) 686-0344 (TS #44841.1). DATED: August 17, 2023. Nancy K. Cary, Successor Trustee, Hershner Hunter, LLP, P.O. Box 1475, Eugene, OR 97440. Published on October 27th, November 3rd, 10th & 17th, 2023. ___________________

RESOLUTION PC 23 31 DR 07 – Siuslaw Elementary School Play Structure: An application from Carson Shields, of Soderstrom Architects, for Design Review of a new metal structure at the Siuslaw Elementary School, at 2221 Oak Street, in the High Density Residential District. Meetings air live on Cable Channel 191 and stream at www. ci.florence.or.us/citymanager/publicmeetings-live. Testimony can be given in writing or through a request to participate in the meeting. Those wishing to testify either in person or via conference call must submit a speaker’s card at www.ci.florence.or.us/ bc-pc/request-address-planning-commission-speakers-card by 3:30PM on November 28, 2023. Testimony not submitted in compliance with the above procedures, will not be included in the record. For additional information contact the Planning Department at planningdepartment@ci.florence. or.us or 541-997-8237. Publication Date: November 17, 2023. ___________________

IFICATION. The project generally consists of the following work: replacing approximately 200 LF of 8-inch AC waterline with approximately 200 LF of 8-inch C900 waterline, modifications to one utility vault appurtenances, abandonment of one utility vault, repair of pavement surface. Work is to be performed at the intersection of Center Road and Rhododendron Drive. The work shall be substantially complete by May 10, 2024 (140 calendar days). The bid proposal shall be submitted under sealed cover and marked with the Contractor’s name and following project: CITY OF FLORENCE GREENTREES VILLAGE WATER SERVICE MODIFICATION CITY PROJECT NO. WA 23-01 All proposals must be submitted on the regular forms furnished and shall be accompanied by an unconditional certified check or bidder’s bond in an amount equivalent to five (5) percent of the total amount of the bid. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder who will be asked to furnish a separate 100% Corporate Surety Performance Bond and a separate 100% Payment Bond for the faithful performance of the contract. The Contractors may be asked to have their Surety furnish a letter certifying they have currently reviewed the Contractor’s financial statement and that the Contractor is financially sound prior to award. The complete digital contract documents may be downloaded for a $22.00 non-refundable fee by inputting the QuestCDN project #8838978 on the website. Please contact QuestCDN. com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free

membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. An informational copy of the contract documents is on file for inspection at the City of Florence office. All prospective bidders must provide a valid e-mail address and be added to the Plan Holders List by obtaining a paper copy of the documents or downloading the documents from www. questcdn.com. Notification of Addenda issuance will be issued via e-mail to the addresses listed on the Plan Holders List. Bid results will be made available on the city’s website. Technical questions regarding the project should be directed to: Tyler Duncan, PE at 425/471-8625, tduncan@rh2.com. This is for public work and therefore subject to prevailing wage requirements of ORS 279C.800 thru 279C.870. A subcontractor listing is required and can be submitted with the bid. If the subcontractor listing is not submitted with the bid, it must be received within two (2) hours after the bid closing time and date at the City of Florence, 250 Highway 101 North, Florence, Oregon 97439 to the attention of Mike Miller (facsimile is acceptable) at 541-902-1333. Failure to supply a correct subcontractor listing will result in bid rejection.

The deadline for questions and requests for changes is three (3) days prior to the bid opening date. Protests of bid results must be in writing, must be made within five (5) days of the posted award date, and must otherwise be in accordance with City Public Contracting Rule 137049-0260. The City reserves the right to waive any minor informalities or irregularities in bids. The City may reject any bid not in compliance with all prescribed public bidding procedures and requirements, and may, for good cause, reject all bids upon a finding by the City of Florence if it is in the public interest to do so in accordance with ORS 279C.395. Published Date: November 17, 2023, By Mike Miller, Public Works Director. Publication Dates: November 17 & 22, 2023. __________________

the undersigned personal representative at P. O. Box B, Florence, Oregon, 97439, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Scott T. Bailey, Attorney at Law, P.C. at P.O. Box B, Florence, Oregon 97439 Dated and first published November 10, 2023. /s/ Arlene Hartzell, Personal Representative. Publication Dates: November 10, 17 & 22, 2023.

Notice of Public Hearings Notice is hereby given that the Florence Planning Commission will hold two public hearings in person and via videoconference on November 28, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the City of Florence City Hall Chambers located at 250 Highway 101, to consider and deliberate on the following: RESOLUTION PC 23 26 DR 05 – Central Lincoln PUD Fence Material Exception: An application from Rocco Gibson, on behalf of Central Lincoln PUD, to replace and install additional 6’ high chain link fencing with one foot of barbed wire to top of fencing for safety and security reasons, at 966 Hwy 101, in the Main Street, Area A District,

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INVITATION FOR BIDS November 14, 2023 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be accepted by the City Public Works Director or Directors’ designee at the City of Florence, 250 Highway 101 North, Florence, Oregon 97439; the time of the bid receipt will be recorded by either official. Acceptance of bids will be officially closed at 2:00 PM Pacific Time: November 29, 2023, , and immediately thereafter the bids will be publicly opened and read in the City Hall Council Chambers. The City of Florence is requesting qualified Contractors to submit bids on the CITY OF FLORENCE GREENTREES VILLAGE WATER SERVICE MOD-

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