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.
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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.
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Th e Winners:
1-10 Employees: Florentine Estates, 414 lbs. donated
11-50 Employees: Grocery Outlet, 254 lbs. donated
51-99 Employees: Oregon Pacifi c Bank, 1,021 lbs. donated
100+ Employees: 3 Rivers Casino, 783 lbs. donated
Total Pounds Donated from All Businesses:
5,227
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