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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2015 OBITUARY RY E R S O N — G e o rg e Thomas Ryerson Sr. of Florence died May 6, 2015, just three days shy of his 95th birth- day while surrounded by his fami- George ly. Ryerson Born May 9, 1920, George spent his childhood years in Piedmont, Calif. He attended the University of California, where he met his beautiful bride of 57 years, Phyllis Graves. They were married on June 21, 1941, before George was called and bravely served in the U.S. Army, Infantry Division, dur- ing World War II. Upon returning home, he and his wife began a family, delighted with the birth of twins in 1946. Upon retirement, George and Phyllis moved to Shingle Springs, Calif., where he served as Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge Hiram 43 in El Dorado, and did volunteer work for the Shrine Hospital. After moving to Florence, George volunteered for Home Health and Hospice, deliver- ing prescriptions to patients for many years. He was a member of Re- surrection Lutheran Church. George is survived by daughter Claudia and son-in- law Jim Ignatieff of Florence; son George T. Ryerson Jr. and daughter-in-law Lynne from Bellevue, Wash.; as well as four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death Extra sheriffs on patrol for Rhody Days The Lane County Sheriff’s office received $20,000 in combined grant funding for three types of traffic enforce- ment focus. This funding makes possi- ble the Sheriff’s Office’s par- ticipation in state and national campaigns to reduce traffic crashes, injuries and fatalities on Lane County roads. Through grant funding, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting saturation patrols in the Florence area and along Highway 126 this weekend during the Rhod- odendron Festival. Deputies will be focusing on speeding vehicles, seat belt compliance and DUII detec- tion. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is anticipating heavy traffic and congestion on Highways 101 and 126 as a result of the festival. Motorists are advised to expect delays in the area and encouraged to drive safely, drive sober and always wear your seatbelt. IMPOUNDMENTS were his wife, Phyllis; grand- son Michael Ryerson; his brother, William Ryerson; and his sister, Virginia Johns. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, June 8, at 11 a.m., at Resurrection Lutheran Church, with lunch following. The family requests memo- rials in George’s name be given to Resurrection Lutheran Church or Home Health and Hospice. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 12625 A male Amstaff mix #12625, male Labrador mix #12626 and a male Beagle mix #12627 have been Flemming – Nagrone his classes, he will attend the University of Oregon and transfer to OHSU, where he will get his degree as a dentist. He currently works at Sandland Adventures and is the son of Natalie and Milton Nagrone. PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT Western Lane Ambulance District Ambulance Runs May 4–10 Date Time 05/04/2015 05/04/2015 05/04/2015 05/04/2015 05/04/2015 05/05/2015 05/05/2015 05/05/2015 05/05/2015 05/05/2015 05/06/2015 05/06/2015 05/06/2015 05/06/2015 05/06/2015 05/06/2015 05/06/2015 05/06/2015 05/06/2015 05/06/2015 05/06/2015 05/06/2015 05/06/2015 05/07/2015 05/07/2015 05/07/2015 05/07/2015 05/08/2015 05/08/2015 05/08/2015 05/08/2015 05/08/2015 05/08/2015 05/08/2015 05/09/2015 05/09/2015 05/09/2015 05/09/2015 05/09/2015 05/09/2015 05/10/2015 05/10/2015 05/10/2015 06:54:00 07:18:00 12:00:00 19:18:00 20:26:00 00:29:00 07:45:00 10:08:00 19:34:00 21:50:00 06:26:00 08:16:00 11:11:00 12:10:00 14:10:00 14:30:00 15:16:00 15:34:00 16:27:00 19:12:00 19:43:00 20:48:00 21:50:00 10:35:00 13:53:00 18:07:00 23:29:00 02:52:00 07:18:00 08:43:00 10:43:00 11:17:00 12:30:00 21:39:00 06:27:00 07:45:00 09:04:00 11:27:00 17:42:00 21:49:00 08:43:00 14:19:00 16:17:00 Area Type Collard Loop Sixth Street Pioneer Road Ninth Street Miller Park, West Of 18th St Highway 126 Pine Tree Loop 15th Street / Nopal Street Tiernan Road Ninth Street South Shore Drive Eighth Street 21st Street Glenbrook Circle Ocean View Drive Rhododendron Dr / Treewood Dr Ninth Street Ninth Street Ninth Street Ninth Street 18th Court Oceana Drive Harbor Street Highway 101 Highway 101 Highway 101 Laurel Street Highway 101 Kingwood Street Highway 101 Rhododendron Drive Oak Street Ninth Street Woodmere West Highway 126 Cleawox Lake Ninth Street 21st Street 3rd Street 30th Street 31st Street Woodmere West Third Street Medical Medical Medical Transfer Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Transfer Transfer Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Transfer Medical Medical Standby Transfer Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical RE-ELECT ROB WARD Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue Board of Directors Rob has been honored to serve on the Board for SVFR since 2006. His experience as a former Mayor for both Florence and Dunes City has given him an understanding and appreciation for the Policies & Procedures that guide the Fire District. Rob respects and values our Fire fi ghters and always welcomes Community input. The Florence Area benefi ts from having a quality, well trained, Fire Service and Rob will work hard to keep it that way. Rob has lived in and served our area since 1974. Vote Rob Ward - Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue Board of Directors PAID FOR BY ROB WARD WE ARE INVESTED IN YOUR SUCCESS NANCY BOSKET Cash Management & Merchant Services Representative We are Oregon Pacific Bank! We understand the needs of our small business owners and make an effort to be available in person, whenever you need us. We are invested in your success, and the success of our community! member 1355 HWY 101 F LO R E N C E 541-997-7121 www.opbc.com impounded at the Florence Area Humane Society. Call 541-997-4277 or stop by the shelter at 2840 12627 Rhododendron Drive to claim. Visit FAHS on the web at florencehumane.org. COURTS ENGAGEMENT Marissa Flemming and Milton Patrick Nagrone III announce their engagement to be married June 20, 2015, at Driftwood Shores. Marissa Flemming is a 2013 graduate of Siuslaw High School. She is currently attending Lane Community College, where she is enrolled in its dental hygiene program. She works at Best Western- Pier Point Inn and is the daughter of Kimberly and Andrew Swiderski of Florence. Milton Nagrone is a 2014 graduate of Siuslaw High School. He is attending Lane Community College as part of its Associates of Arts Transfer Degree. When he completes 12626 @OregonPacBank Florence Municipal Court May 12 Robert Bruce Poe pleaded guilty to harassment. He was sentenced to two days in Florence City Jail and must report to AMP. He must pay $375 in fines and not contact or be in or about the residence or place of employment of the victim. Lacy Rene Coles pleaded guilty to theft. She was sen- tenced to 15 days in Florence City Jail. She must pay $375 in fines and not contact or be in or about the premises or place of employment of the victim. Kurt Dillon Eskildsen pleaded guilty to theft. He was sentenced to three days in Florence City Jail and must report to Emergence Addiction and Mental Health Services. He must pay $375 in fines and not contact or be in or about the premises or place of employment of the victim. Deadlines for press releases and news items are by noon Mondays and Thursdays. Email them to: P RESS R ELEASES @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM . CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 2 A