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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2015 R OTARY S TUDENTS OF THE Q UARTER COURTESY PHOTO Rotary recently awarded its Student of the Quarter recognition to Mapleton High School’s Zac Croson and Mapleton Middle School’s Matthew Tennison. SAFETY S FIRST Spruce Point Assisted Living presents: SafetyMan says “Always be Safe to Ensure an Active & Independent Lifestyle” Join us as we host a lecture series to increase safety awareness on fall prevention, common home injuries and provide solutions to keep you and your loved one safe. Classes are FREE to the public. Surviving the Heat THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015, 2:00 PM We will discuss the importance of adequate hydration and nutrition to safely navigate the hot summer months. Falls Are Preventable THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015, 2:00 PM The opportunity to help reduce falls among older adults has never been better. Fall prevention programs can reduce falls and help older adults live better, longer lives. 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 9 A POLICE LOG Florence Police June 15 Dispute was reported at milepost 1 on Highway 101. Alarm was reported in the 90900 block of Deadwood Creek Road. Illegal camping, lodging was reported at 32nd and Redwood streets. Accident, without injury, was reported in the 2500 block of Highway 101. Hit-and-run accident was reported in the 4700 block of Highway 101. June 16 Accident, without injury, was reported at milepost 19 on Highway 126. Theft was reported at 7-11 on Highway 101. Accident, without injury, was reported at Chestnut Street and E. Mapleton Road. Fire was reported in the 4000 block of Highway 101. Smoke was reported in the first block of Sailors Ravine Court and in the Florence area. Alarm was reported in the 1900 block of 16th Street. Child abuse was reported in the 900 block of Jasper Lane. Criminal mischief was reported in the 2400 block of Willow Street. Accident, without injury, was reported at Highway 101 and Quince Street. Harassment was reported at Windsong Senior Apartments on Spruce Street. Hit-and-run accident was reported in the 400 block of Laurel Street. Illegal camping, lodging was reported at the Florence Events Center on Quince Street. Alarm was reported in the 5600 block of Maple Drive. Fire was reported on Mercer Lake Road. Harassment was reported in the 400 block of Myeena Loop. Fire was reported in the 88900 block of Rustic Lane. Fire was reported in the 6100 block of View Road. June 17 Loud noise was reported in the 1300 block of 12th Street. Disorderly subject was reported in the 88500 block of Fourth Ave. Death investigation was con- ducted in the 300 block of Spruce Point. Accident, with injury, was reported in the Umpqua Dunes area of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Theft was reported in the 1600 block of Highway 126. Illegal camping, lodging was reported in the 700 block of Highway 101. Accident, with unknown injury, was reported at Highway 126 and Highway 36. Trespass was reported in the 4800 block of Darlings Loop. Dispute was reported 1.25 miles south of Florence. Theft from vehicle was reported in Old Town Florence. June 18 Illegal camping, lodging was reported at the vacant Rite Aid building on Highway 101. Dispute was reported in the 1800 block of 37th Street. Illegal camping, lodging was reported in the 1300 block of Highway 101. Dispute was reported in the 1800 block of 37th Street. Death investigation was con- ducted in the 88200 block of Rhododendron Drive. Theft of motor vehicle was reported in the 1600 block of Rhododendron Drive. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1600 block of Second Street. Alarm was reported in the 2300 block of 11th Street. Criminal mischief was reported in the 2000 block of Highway 101. Dispute was reported in the 85200 block of Hemlock Street. Disoriented subject was reported in the 2000 block of Highway 101. Arrest was reported in the 1300 block of Bay Street. June 19 Safety hazard was reported at First and Harbor streets. Fraud was reported in the 500 block of Skookum Court. Accident, with unknown injury, was reported 1.25 miles south of Florence on Highway 101. Theft of services was report- ed at St. Vincent de Paul’s. Loud noise was reported at 15th and Maple streets. Criminal mischief was reported in the 3800 block of Spruce Street. June 20 Fire alarm was reported in the 3300 block of Redwood Loop. Hit-and-run accident was reported at Highway 101 and Munsel Lake Road. Burglary was reported in the 2000 block of 52nd Street. Theft was reported in the 500 block of Hemlock Street. Accident, with injury, was reported in the 85300 block of Highway 101. Alarm was reported in the 1500 block of 12th Street. Fraud was reported in the 2000 block of 12th Street. Fire was reported in the 83100 block of Siltcoos Station Road. Medical alarm was reported in the 1600 block of Rhododendron Drive. Dispute was reported in the 5600 block of Highway 126. Dispute was reported in the 1750 block of Eighth Street. Disorderly subject was reported in the 1000 block of Highway 101. June 21 Dispute was reported at Highway 101 and Tamarack Street. Disorderly subject was reported in the 1700 block of 43rd Street. Alarm was reported in the 1500 block of 43rd Street. Alarm was reported in the 2200 block of Primrose Lane. Theft from vehicle was reported in the 4000 block of Highway 101. Accident, with unknown injury, was reported in the 15500 block of Highway 36. Theft was reported in the 700 block of Highway 101. Fire was reported in the 88900 block of Twin Lakes Court. Burglary was reported in the 100 block of Pine Tree Loop. Accident, with unknown injury, was reported near Chestnut Street. VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT JEAN CHAPMAN Siuslaw Pioneer Museum Jean Chapman volunteered for the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum from 1973 when she moved here until Th anksgiving day 2013 when she passed away. She was a tireless worker, made wonderful decorations and served in many capacities over the years. During the last 10 years Jean donated over $310,000 toward the museum’s new location in Old Town & the buildings pay off through the Museums Legacy Fund. Let me Showcase your property. Th e Siuslaw Pioneer Museum is the home of historic displays, pictures and other information about the Siuslaw River area, including Th e Pioneers and the City of Florence. Th ese displays feature the Pioneers whose occupations were primarily as loggers and fi shermen. In the early days the Siuslaw River was the primary and nearly exclusive means of travel in the area. Visitors to the museum will have the opportunity to see real settings that these early pioneers lived in. You could spend just an hour or two at the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum or perhaps make a day of it and include a self guided Historic Walking Tour which begins at the museum and brings you by 21 diff erent buildings & locations in the Old Town Florence area. Amy Johnson Broker, CSA 541 999-7875 16862 Hwy 36, Deadwood – Amazing creekfront property with an 1128 sq. ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bath, newly remodeled home on 9.61 beautiful acres. Plenty of room for RVs, animals and toys with fruit trees, tool shed, barn, pastures and more. $214,000. #2318-14680870 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 Th e museum’s Research Library has documentary information regarding our local history and pioneer families. An audio-visual presentation shows a brief history of Florence along with information on early shipwrecks. Siuslaw Pioneer Musum 278 Maple Street, Florence, Or. 97439 Alpha Bit Café Home Insulation First Baptist Church Oregon Pacifi c Bank Wanda Johnson, Broker Coldwell Banker Coast Real Estate SPONSORED BY: County Transfer and Recycling Florence Habitat for Humanity