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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2015 FAHS offering food at two locations for Rhody Days Enjoy hot dogs and ham- burgers hot off the grill on Saturday, May 16, at Grocery Outlet, and help provide care for the once-homeless cats and dogs at the Florence Area Humane Society’s no-kill shel- ter. This month’s Grocery 3 A Checking out Siuslaw Public Library Community celebrates 100 years of local library service Outlet Rhody Days sale runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hot dogs and Polish dogs cost $2, ham- burgers are $3 and cheese- burgers are $3.50. Homemade pastries by FAHS volunteers cost 50 cents. ~ g{tÇ~ lÉâ ~ I would like to thank the community, my family and friends for your outpouring of love and support. I am blessed by your generosity. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Kelly Wittwer Burnett )OH[LELOLW\ PHOTOS BY CHANTELLE MEYER/SIUSLAW NEWS Sue Gilday Insurance Agcy Inc Sue Gilday, Agent 1275 Rhododendron Drive Florence, OR 97439 Bus: 541-997-7161 The Siuslaw Public Library district celebrated 100 years of library service in the area at a Florence Area Chamber of Com- merce “Business After Hours” on May 7. Live music, catering by Mon Ami, photos with a giant library card and the chance to mingle with librarians, Friends of the Library and chamber members brought more than 250 people to the library. State Farm ® RǥHUVOLIHLQVXUDQFH WKDWDOORZVÁH[LELOLW\WRSURWHFW \RXUIDPLO\·VÀQDQFHVQRWRQO\LQ WKHIXWXUHEXWWRGD\ Call me now to see how I can help you and your family get better life coverage. Economic Development Committee seeks volunteers Enhance Your Outdoor Recap focus of Friday ‘90by30’ meeting Your #1 Local Yard, Garden, and Landscape Experts! Living Spaces! Plant Now For Rhody Fest—And Beyond! Lots of healthy, colorful rhodys and azaleas ........ 15% off True Color Spots! Elegant planters—wishing wells, cedar planters, colorful pots—full of vibrant fl owers! ................... 15% off Largest baskets, best value in town! Gorgeous, healthy Fuchsias, Begonias, Petunias All hanging baskets ....................................... 15% off Entertain Outdoors! • New! Decorative metal and stone garden benches • Welcome guests with gracious warmth—we have fi re pit kits, and the crew to install them • Pave the way to your unique style: check out our new fl agstone and all our hardscape options Lisa’s Avant Gardener Tips of the Week Reflections on the past month’s activities supporting Child Abuse Prevention Month will highlight the Friday, May 15, meeting of the West Lane 90by30 Initiative regional team. The team will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Siuslaw Elementary School. Anyone interested in learn- ing more about the 90by30 Initiative and its efforts to reduce child abuse and neglect in Lane County and, specifical- ly, in our Siuslaw region, is WEDNESDAY THUIRSDAY Award-winning Landscaping Service LCB#6718 Patios • Water Features • Fire Pits Outdoor Lighting • Irrigation Systems Home & Garden Décor NURSERY • LANDSCAPING • GARDEN CENTER 88493 Hwy. 101 Florence Open 7 days • Just 2 min. N. of Fred Meyer 10% Senior Discount Every Tuesday 997-5973 encouraged to attend. Those members who attend- ed the annual conference will share their insights. One opportunity is for the Leadership Team to make its own “What Would We Do?” video vignette that would be available to show in communi- ty education endeavors. There will also be an oppor- tunity to talk about the events of the last month, including the pinwheel gardens, which were set up throughout Florence and Mapleton to draw public atten- FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY MAY 14 MAY 15 MAY 16 MAY 17 MAY 18 MAY 19 Mostly Cloudy, Showers Afternoon Showers Afternoon Showers Mostly Cloudy Sun and Clouds Periods of Sun Cloudy, Tapering Rain 58°F 47°F 60°F 49°F 59°F 48°F 59°F 47°F 61°F 48°F 62°F 50°F 55°F 49°F Paul Potter - Owner We are wishing everyone a safe and fun-filled Rhododendron Festival Weekend! WRITTEN WARRANTY ON ALL REPAIRS NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY NAPA CAR CARE CENTER CALL 541-997-5049 4515 HWY 101 NORTH www.LaurelBayGardens.com Find us on Facebook tion to Child Abuse Prevention Month and ways to collect more community surveys. More volunteers are needed to become involved in the regional team, which covers the Mapleton and Siuslaw School District boundaries. Jesika Kazcenski and Lynn Anderson co-chair the West Lane team. For more information, con- tact outreach coordinator Rose Wilde at 541-953-2643. MAY 13 • Create true color spots for your outdoor living areas. Start with geraniums and lobelia. • Protect new growth on shrubs from harsh coastal winds with a small wind break for a few weeks. • Fertilize new roses and watch new growth for aphids and disease. Use neem oil spray as needed. “We’re glad to get you growing!” zens an opportunity to have their voices heard on these important issues. Review of the committee makeup and tasks will be on the City Council meeting agen- da for the May 18 Florence City Council meeting. Applying for a position is easy. Applications are available at Florence City Hall and can be downloaded from the city’s website at www.ci.florence.or. us. City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 5 p.m. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. The dead- line to apply is May 22. For details regarding the duties and responsibilities of this body, residency require- ments of applicants, term lengths or any other questions, contact city recorder and eco- nomic development coordina- tor Kelli Weese at kelli.weese @ci.florence.or.us or call 541- 997-3437. services to assist the city in: • The creation of a business retention and expansion pro- gram • The creation of a business marketing and recruitment pro- gram • Research and review of alternatives for potential struc- tures for the city’s future eco- nomic development efforts Committee member contri- butions are invaluable to the Mayor, the City Council, as well as the city and offer citi- State Farm Life Insurance Company (Not licensed in MA, NY or WI) - State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (Licensed in NY and WI) - Bloomington, IL 1505051 The City of Florence is cur- rently recruiting for vacancies for a potential new Economic Development Committee. These positions will offer business owners and managers, public officials and citizens the opportunity to volunteer their
