SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015 9 A Chief Turner swears in Eugene man arrested for church burglary Florence police arrested a suspect at the scene of a church burglary early Sunday morn- ing, May 3. At approximately 4:30 a.m., the Florence 911 Center was advised of an intrusion/burglar alarm at New Life Lutheran Court PHOTO BY CHANTELLE MEYER/SIUSLAW NEWS City recorder Kelli Weese swears in Florence Police Chief Tom Turner during the city council meeting on May 4. Turner officially began as chief of police on May 1. Yard Debris Disposal Next Date is May 9th 9am to 2pm at the Kingwood entrance to the airport, located at Kingwood & 27th St. COST 2015 Collection Dates: Pickup load $10 June 20 Small Utility Trailer (Single Axle) $10 Medium Utility Trailer (10-12 ft) $15 Large Utility Trailer (12-18ft) $20 July 18 August 15 September 19 October 17 Greater than 20 cubic yards $20 +$5/yard over Bring: Even students who are newer to the area, like Princess Alizé Giselle Castellanos, Siuslaw fourth grader, know the impor- tance of tradition. “I want to be someone that inspires kids to be the best they can be. … I want to president of the United States, and I need to start making my impression on people,” she said. The princes and princesses in the Senior Court have other rea- sons to be part of the showcase. Princes Keoni Castro, Trey Cornish, Joseph Dotson and Jonathan Griffes are only the sec- ond set of male students compet- ing for the title of King of the Coast. Senior Court princesses Courtney King, Trista Lane, Natalie Madden, Kennedy Roylance and Bailey Wells join a Junior Court princesses Elizabeth Perez, fifth grade; Olivia Moore, first grade; Adelaide Ficcadenti, second grade; Ariana Galvan Mendez, third grade; and Alize Giselle Castellanos, fourth grade line of princesses competing for Queen Rhododendra since the Rhododendron Festival began in 1908. Through a speech platform, volunteering, visiting clubs like Rotary, Kiwanis, the Elks and Soroptomists and appearing at Monday’s Florence City Council THRIFTY THURSDAYS! Hair Cuts $15.00 Manicures $15.00 Pedicures $25.00 Brow Wax $5.00 Lip Wax $5.00 Full Set Acrylics $35.00 Colors $10.00 Off Weaves $15.00 Off DO NOT Bring your: For questions, please contact the City of Florence Public Works Department at 541-997-4106 Jason Sherman Schedule yo ur appointmen t now to insu re your spot! 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All Participants will be entered into a raffle for a $25 Gift Card. To RSVP and to find out about our Move In Specials call (541) 997-6111 or visit us today! Spruce Point Assisted Living 375 9th Street, Florence, Oregon 97439 www.PrestigeCare.com Meeting, these senior students at Siuslaw High School are demon- strating that the youth of today still have something to offer. These nine seniors have impressive scholastic, civic, ath- letic and extra-curricular achievements. They volunteer with area youth and at Florence Area Humane Society and are mem- bers of CROW, National Honor Society, Key Club, Interact Club, sports teams and dance compa- nies. “I am striving to leave behind a legacy of faith, dedication and Bank from 1A Green said that the expand- ed hours at the main branch will require additional staffing and that many of the staff from the Safeway branch should be hired at the main branch. “Right now we have a num- ber of on-call positions at Safeway that are not full-time employees,” he explained. “Those positions will likely be eliminated, but the four full- time positions will be trans- ferred over to the main branch.” Green added that this employment estimate was not yet finalized and was based on a preliminary staffing model. Buds from 1A 541-991-7739 Mother’s Day Specials Gail Leslie, Au. D. scene, saw a subject inside the church. The suspect exited the church carrying property he had taken from within the church and was arrested by the officer. Jason Eugene Sherman, 42, from Eugene, was identified as from 1A • Tree Clippings • Leaves • Grass Clippings • Weeds • Prunings • Brush • Food & Household waste • Animal Waste • Plastics • Construction Debris • Hazardous Waste Church, 2100 Spruce St. A Florence police officer responded to the church and, after arriving on He went on to say, “Medical marijuana facilities in a regulat- ed and secure area actually reduce the acquisition of the product to minors if they seek to acquire it illegally, if at all.” Buds4U determines minors to be persons under the age of 21. If a doctor prescribes med- ical marijuana to minors, only the patient’s legal guardian can enter Buds4U to acquire the product. Foskett said, “It is in our full intention to be neighborly and to do things in a way that works for the benefit of all businesses in the area.” As the commissioners pre- the suspect. Sherman was taken to the Florence City Jail on burglary, criminal trespass and theft charges. The case has been sub- mitted to the Lane County District Attorney’s office for adjudication. service,” said Prince Jonathan Griffes, who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout this year. They plan to go into fields in medicine, psychology, business and education. Princess Trista Lane said, “I am most satisfied when teaching. … I can’t think of a better way to help my community than shaping children into kind, compassion- ate and eager-to-learn individu- als.” The students will compete for scholarships and the titles of Queen Rhododendra and King of the Coast. Court members will be judged individually on participa- tion, mentorship, public speaking and platform presentation, Rhododendron commemorative pin sales and talent. Queen Rhododendra and King of the Coast will be crowned at the end of the showcase, and both courts will make appearances in the Kids Parade and Grand Floral Parade during the 108th Rhododendron Festival, Friday, May 15, through Sunday, May 17. Tickets for the Showcase are $13 and are available through the Florence Events Center box office, 715 Quince St. “I just want to emphasize that OPB is a bank that is headquartered here,” he said. “We recently celebrated 35 years in business in this com- munity and we are very com- mitted to servicing our clients and the entire community. “As much as we are trying to grow as an enterprise and be more successful financially, we are committed to Florence and we are going to do every- thing we can for Florence,” he added. OPB is headquartered in Florence and has two branches outside of Florence, in Coos Bay and Roseburg. The com- pany also has trust and wealth management offices in Eugene and Medford. pared to vote, Vice Chairman John Murphey defined the action they were about to take. “The planning commission can only make our decision by ORS statute, on the city code, and the comprehensive 2020 plan,” he said. “At times we can make decisions based on our feelings and are able to talk with people about issues. Those are called legislative issues. ... All issues that have been before us tonight were quasi-judicial. We can only make our decision based on the code and the plan. … It’s based on purely facts and codes.” With city codes and state reg- ulations in mind, the Planning Commission approved the con- ditional use license to Buds4U. THE FACES OF AGENT ORANGE What you should know 40 years later TOWNHALL MAY 9, 2015- 1:00 PM - Florence Elks Lodge Purpose 1. Outreach to All affected Veterans and Their Families 2. Outreach to Health Practicitioners & Disability-Related Service Agencies. 3. Medical Care for Affected Children and Grandchildren 4. A Fresh Approach to Research 5. Direct Service to Veterans and Their Families, In Their Communities. We want to hear your Stories! Contact Paul Gargis 702-286-6969