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About The Siuslaw news. (Florence, Lane County, Or.) 1960-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 25, 2015)
SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015 Learn about Florence retirement resources On Friday, Feb. 27, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., in partnership with Lane Community College (LCC), Front Desk Florence will introduce available resources in the community and discuss the many events, activities and opportunities in and around the area that can contribute to an 3 A Cold weather shelter flags signal when open optimal retirement. Whether a longtime resident or new to Florence, this work- shop is for everyone. Pre-registration for this free workshop is required through LCC, 3149 Oak St., or call 541- 997-8444 to register. There are no fees, tuition or costs to attend. LEE OMLID A A T T T T O O R R N N E E Y Y 40 Years Lane County Legal Experience 10 Year Coast Resident :,//6¬352%$7(/,9,1*758675(9,6,216 216 Nopal Street (Old Town) 997-9983 For life insurance, call a good neighbor. PHOTO BY KATHLEEN WENZEL Sue Gilday Insurance Agcy Inc Sue Gilday, Agent 1275 Rhododendron Drive Florence, OR 97439 Bus: 541-997-7161 Call me and I’ll help you choose the right life insurance for you and your family. We put the life back in life insurance. ™ Florence Emergency Cold Weather Shelter volunteers Laureen MacDonald, Kate King, Linda Castro and Jan Hirsch display new shelter flags to be flown during inclement weather to announce that the shelter is open. The flags will be posted at the shelter van pickup locations around Florence, including Fred Meyer, Safeway, Siuslaw Public Library and south of Siuslaw River Bridge. Two larger flags will be placed in front of the Masonic Lodge, the shelter’s home base, located south of Florence at 84910 Highway 101. Flag poles were provided by Kiwanis Club of Florence. Port president releases State of the Port report New funding sources top priority for Port of Siuslaw B Y J ACK D AVIS Siuslaw News State Farm Life Insurance Company (Not licensed in MA, NY or WI), State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (Licensed in NY and WI), 1311000 Bloomington, IL ! n Tur According to the State of the Port report, issued by Port of It’s Our Join the Boosters at www.BoostSouthwestOregon.org Siuslaw commission President Ron Caputo, commissioners met Jan. 8 to review the port’s five-year strategic busi- ness plan and establish priorities for the next three years. In addition, one of the top priorities set by the commis- sion this year is to seek new funding sources to help reduce existing port debt and establish a reserve fund for future work projects. Caputo reported that expan- sion and improvements made to the RV Park would help keep the park operating near capacity during the summer and fall months, making the park a strong income source for the port. Another priority set by the commission is the addition of a new restroom at the east sec- tion of the park. The report stated the port would continue to work with state and federal delegations, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Coast Guard to keep the Siuslaw River channel open and push for needed repairs to the jetties. The commissioners, accord- ing to the report, will continue to support the local commercial fishing fleet and attract more boats and fish-related business- es to the commercial boat basin in Old Town. The commission- ers also will continue to sup- port all other fishing-related enterprises in the port district, including fishing charters, sports fishing and kayakers. Caputo ended the report with assurances that the port will continue to work with local businesses and governmental agencies to create new oppor- tunities for increased economic development. ‘Our Town’ photo exhibit complements play During March, the Last Resort Players’ theatrical production of “Our Town” will be in collaboration with the Florence Events Center gal- leries. Works by local photogra- phers and artists capturing “Life in Our Town” will be exhibited. Entries will either follow WEDNESDAY THUIRSDAY the themes of the play – every- day living, love and marriage and the reality of death – or will focus on our own town of Florence. The glass case will also offer 3-D artwork. LRP’s “Our Town” will be presented on March 20 and 21 at 7 p.m., and 22 at 2 p.m. It will be repeated on March 27 and 28 at 7 p.m., and March 29, at 2 p.m. The three-act play has two intermissions, and the audiences will be able to enhance their theatrical experience by visiting Gallery One in the FEC during inter- missions to reflect on the art- work and its relation to the play. FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 1 MARCH 2 MARCH 3 Sunny Occasional Rain Early A couple of Showers 55°F 41°F 53°F 42°F 51°F 28°F FEBRUARY 25 FEBRUARY 26 FEBRUARY 27 Mostly Cloudy Cloudy with showers or Two Cloudy with Mostly Sunny a little Rain 54°F 45°F 54°F 46°F 53°F 41°F 55°F 39°F NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY CALL 541-997-5049 4515 HWY 101 NORTH