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About The Siuslaw news. (Florence, Lane County, Or.) 1960-current | View Entire Issue (May 23, 2015)
O FFICER P ETE K NOWLTON Josh is a Florence native. He graduated from Siuslaw High School in 2003 and attended University of Oregon, making the football team as a walk-on candidate. For several years, Josh served as the Athletic Director for the Florence Boys & Girls Club. Josh started with the Police Department as a Communications Offi cer in 2012; he became a Police Offi cer in late 2014. He enjoys sports, coaching, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends. Pete came to the Florence Police Department this year from the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians Tribal Police Department. He is excited to be serving the citizens of Florence in his new capacity. F LORENCE H EATING & S HEET M ETAL O REGON P ACIFIC B ANK 1645 K INGWOOD • 541-997-2422 1365 H WY . 101 • F LORENCE • 541-997-7121 CCO J ANET W INES C OMMUNICATIONS O FFICER N ICOLE B OGGS Jan was born and raised in the historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and has been active in Emergency Services since age 16. Her idols in life are Goofy and Mr. Spock. Nicole is the newest dispatcher at FPD, starting her employment in 2015. She was born and raised in Florence and graduated from Siuslaw High School. J.D. E F NTERPRISES E LECTRIC A&W AMILY R ESTAURANT OX 31,000 • 541-997-6977 17 TH & P.O. H WY . B 101, F LORENCE • 541-997-8124 C OMMUNICATIONS O FFICER K IM G REENWOOD Kim has been with the Florence Police Department for 36 years. She enjoys traveling to exotic locations, reading, gardening and frolicking with her 2 golden retrievers. F IRST B APTIST C HURCH 1935 25 TH S TREET • F LORENCE • 541-997-7660 C OMMUNICATIONS O FFICER Y OLANDA R OSS Yolanda has worked as a law enforcement dispatcher since 1976 and was hired by the City of Florence in 1995. Yolanda and her husband are involved in the local SASS Cowboy Action group/Siuslaw River Rangers. She also enjoys listening to audio books while walking her dogs. O N S POT S ECURITY F LORENCE • 541-997-9092 T RUE V ALUE H ARDWARE 1750 H IGHWAY 126 • F LORENCE • 541-997-8024 A SSISTANT TO C HIEF T URNER , S USIE B ARBA Susie has lived in Florence since 2005. Susie enjoys reading, camping, beach combing and spending time with her family, friends, and her dog Sherman. M ERDOG P ET S PA 1487 B H WY . 101 • FLORENCE • 541-999-8002 C OMMUNICATIONS O FFICER A NGELA B ROG Angie was born and raised in the Florence/Mapleton area. She has been employed by the Florence Police Department since 2008. When not working she enjoys traveling, shopping, and discovering new activities to enjoy with her family. T RUE V ALUE H ARDWARE B AY S TREET F AMILY T YES 1750 H IGHWAY 126 • F LORENCE • 541-997-8024 1421 B AY S TREET • F LORENCE • 541-997-2066 C OMMUNICATIONS O FFICER T YLER M ARLER Tyler began training as a communications offi cer with FPD in May, 2014. He completed his Associates Degree through Southwestern Oregon Community College and is a Volunteer Firefi ghter with Siuslaw Valley Fire. P RO L UMBER , I NC 310 H WY . 101 • F LORENCE • 541-997-3438 C OMMUNICATIONS O FFICER L AURA O LSON Laura has been a Communications Offi cer with FPD since May 2014. She has a degree in Sociology from The University of Oregon. Laura was born and raised in southern California, but has spent the last 6 years here on the Oregon coast. Laura enjoys read- ing, Geocaching, and exploring the coast with her family. H ECETA S ELF N S EWS TORAGE S IUSLAW 87632 H WY S . TREET 101 • F • LORENCE 148 M APLE F LORENCE • 541-997-9702 • 541-997-3441 C ODE E NFORCEMENT O FFICER D AN F RAZIER Dan moved to Florence in 1979 and graduated from Siuslaw High School in 1981. His father was a career police offi - cer. Dan worked in the lumber mills for over 28 years prior to becoming the Code Enforcement Offi cer for the City of Florence one year ago. Florence Police Auxiliary Volunteers Pictured, left to right: Mike Nielsen, Bob Belk, Bob Timmons, Tom Mallen, Gary Stine (back row), Pat Rongey, Marty Adams, Hugh Guinn, and Leonard Larson. Not pictured: Andi Belk, J.A. Catling J.D. E NTERPRISES E LECTRIC R ON ’ S P AINT & S UPPLY P.O. B OX 31,000 • 541-997-6977 • CCB # 23013 5071-P H WY . 101 • 541-902-7926 Reserve Offi cer Rick Alexander, Reserve Offi cer John Brejska Reserve Offi cer Cameron Thrall CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK O FFICER J OSHUA T HOMAS