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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015 National Police Week May 10-16 The wives of Florence Police are inviting area resi- dents to “Paint the Town Blue” during National Police Week, May 10 through 16, as a show of support for local law enforcement. Residents are asked to dis- play blue ribbons, bows and lights during that week. You can also thank a police officer in person or send a card to the station. 3 A Honoring area veterans Veterans of Foreign Wars award honors local emergency responders National Police Week began in 1962, when President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day. Since then, it has evolved into an entire week to honor those in law enforcement who have given their life in the line of duty. Today, the event draws upwards of 40,000 attendees at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. PHOTOS BY CHANTELLE MEYER/SIUSLAW NEWS Tom Benedict, senior vice commander for the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 3232, honored a local Oregon State Police (OSP) officer, a firefighter and an emergency med- ical technician (EMT) for public service and patriotism to the United States. OSP Sgt. Brewster awarded Senior Trooper Justin Goldsmith of Florence the law enforce- ment award for his professionalism, guidance and care for his fellow officers and community. Chief Jim Langborg from Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue (SVFR) awarded Captain Mike Barrett for his duties with the SVFR at the Sutton Lake Station. Western Lane Ambulance District interim district manager Brian Burright awarded Matt House an award for his emergency services and commu- nity care under former director Henry Hanf, as interim manager after Hanf’s death and now in support of the new interim directors. NOW PLAYING MAY 8 - 14 NEW this week: ex machina (R) “A sleek contraption for capturing our imagination.“ THE AGE OF ADALINE (G) “As tender and endearing as a lamb” RETURNING: WOMAN IN GOLD (PG-13) Starring Helen Mirren! CONTINUING: AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON (PG-13) “A whole summer of fireworks packed into one movie.” Rolling Stone SPECIAL EVENTS: KILL! - Sat - Final Samurai Saturday DELI MAN - True Story Tuesday Make sure to review both sides of May ballot Lane County Elections is reminding voters to review both sides of their ballots before casting their votes. “Once a ballot is returned, it cannot be amended or recast,” said Lane County Clerk Cheryl Betschart. “Be sure to flip the ballot over as some ballot styles have measures and can- A BIG Th ank You To All the Businesses Th at Participated in Florence Food Share’s 2 nd Annual “Feed Th e Need” City-Wide Food Drive: Banner Bank • Bay St. Grille • Boys & Girls Club • Bon Jour Boutique Central Coast Disposal • Central Lincoln PUD City Hall • City Lights Cinema Coast Insurance • Drift wood Shores • Elderberry Square • Elk’s Lodge Th e Firehouse • Florentine Estates Florence Events Center • Four Square Church Fred Meyer • Fresh Harvest • Funky Monkey • Grocery Outlet Habitat for Humanity Restore • Homegrown • Humane Society • Jambo Kathleen & Nina’s • Lane Community College Laurel Bay Gardens • Les Schwab Mini Pet Mart • Mo’s • Natural Dentures • Old Town T-Shirts On Your Feet With A Splash • Oregon Pacifi c Bank • Pacifi c Pines RV Park Peace Health • Periwinkle Station • Port of Siuslaw Real Food Co-op • Restobar • Safeway Shipping Solutions • Siuslaw School District • Siuslaw News Siuslaw Outreach Services • St. Vincent de Paul • 3 Rivers Casino Th e Shorewood • T.R. Hunter Real Estate Traveler’s Cove • True Value Hardware Twin Lakes Grocery • U.S. Bank • Western Lane Ambulance didates that will appear on the back side of the ballot, depend- ing on where the person is reg- istered to vote.” If you are a registered voter anywhere in Oregon and have changed your address, there is still time to update your regis- tration to your current address and receive a ballot. You can check the status of your ballot and voter registra- tion at www.lanecounty.org/ elections. Lane County Elections staff is also here to help. Voters with questions can contact Lane County Elections at 541-682-4234. Lane County Elections is located at 275 W. 10th Ave., on the corner of 10th and Lincoln streets in downtown Eugene. The office is open from 9 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. On Election Day, May 19, the office will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dewberry wins Rotary Speech Contest Andrew Dewberry, a local home-schooled sophomore, won first prize at the local 4- Way Test Speech Contest, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Florence. Second-prize winner was Kashni Kalra from Siuslaw High School. In his winning speech, Dewberry discussed the impor- tance of recognizing un-sung heroes and how it holds up to the 4-Way Test. Kashni, an exchange stu- dent, discussed immersion in a culture. The contest was held on WEDNESDAY THUIRSDAY Monday, April 13, at the Florence Event Center. The winners were congratulated and presented their prizes at the Rotary meeting on April 28. Dewberry received a check for $500 and Kashni a check for $350. The students also gave their prize-win- ning speech to Rotary mem- bers. In addition to developing their own ideas for interest- ing speeches, the contestants also had to be sure that their speech topics were subject to the Rotary 4-Way Test: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? The judges and timing procedures for the Speech Contest were provided by volunteers from the Florence Rotary Club and the Siuslaw Talespinners Toastmasters Club. On Saturday, May 9, Dewberry will represent Florence in the finals at the District 5110 Speech Contest in Eugene. FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY MAY 6 MAY 7 MAY 8 MAY 9 MAY 10 MAY 11 MAY 12 Clouds and Sun, Showers Partly Sunny Partly Sunny Mostly Sunny Sunny, Showers Possible Clouds, Limited Sun Sun & High Clouds 56°F 43°F 59°F 45°F 62°F 46°F 63°F 48°F 60°F 47°F 60°F 48°F 55°F 46°F Part of protecting your automobile investment is finding an auto repair shop you can trust. 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