SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2015
Learn about bridge protection
project at Sept. 9 open house
The Oregon Department of
Transportation is protecting,
restoring and improving the
safety of the historic Siuslaw
River Bridge on Highway 101
in Florence. Major work will
begin mid-September.
The community is invited to
an open house Wednesday,
Sept. 9, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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Dunes City holds first Community Expo
at Florence City Hall, 250
Highway 101.
At the meeting, ODOT will
explain upcoming construc-
tion on the bridge and answer
questions from the communi-
ty.
Learn more about the proj-
ect online at www.siuslaw
bridge.com.
Wed-Sat 10-7
At City Lights Cinema
1930 Highway 101,
Florence
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State Sen. Arnie Roblan addresses attendees to the Dunes City Community Expo held Saturday, Aug. 22 at the
city hall. Vendors and speakers provided information, demonstrations and lectures on disaster preparedness,
effective septic disposal and well-water safety. More than 500 free hot dogs and chili were given out during the
five-hour event.
Enlund retires from WLAD board after eight years
Karl Enlund retired from his
position as a board member on
the Western Lane Ambulance
District (WLAD) last month.
To commemorate his eight
years of service to the commu-
nity, he was presented a plaque
by WLAD executive director
Brian Burright.
“I was talking to WLAD
board member Anne Stonelake
Florence City Wide
Garage Sale
September 11-13, 2015
presented by
the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce
in 2008, and she urged me to
run for the position — so I
did.”
Enlund worked as a State
Police Officer in Oregon from
1970 until his retirement in
1989. As a former emergency
services worker, Enlund felt
his input as a board member
would be valuable. He stated
that his experiences dealing
with regulations, people in
emergent situations, etc.,
would be helpful at WLAD.
“It’s not just about jumping
into an ambulance and picking
up people,” Enlund said. “It’s
all about knowing the busi-
ness, the regulations, equip-
ment, etc.”
Enlund recalled the high
points of being on the board of
directors when he discussed
his trip to Chehalis, Wash.,
where
Braun
Northwest
Ambulances are manufactured.
“I got to watch how they
make ambulances and how
much they cost,” said Enlund,
who also described working
with WLAD members and
helping staff purchase equip-
ment as high points.
According to Enlund,
WLAD’s future challenge
will be the upcoming
“Operation Levy” election in
two years.
COURTESY PHOTO
WLAD executive director Brian Burright (right) presents
Karl Enlund with a plaque for his eight years of service.
“If the levy doesn’t pass,
you might be able to do some
of it for a while, but then you
might have to cut staffing,”
warned Enlund, who also
stressed the importance of
funding a new building. “We
need something a little better
than this building, because it’s
getting old.”
Enlund reflected on his
years as a WLAD board mem-
ber and felt that his time and
dedication was much appreci-
ated by the community.
He said that he had tremen-
dous respect for Western Lane
Ambulance District and will
miss his time there.
“It was an honor to serve
Western Lane Ambulance
District,” Enlund said. “All the
paramedics down here are
really passionate about their
jobs and helping the people
here, and the public doesn’t
realize how some of the inci-
dents affect them — and how
professional they are about
doing their jobs.”
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How To Participate
The fee to participate is $15. An ad for the City Wide Garage Sale with a map of all participation sales will
be published in the Siuslaw News on September 9th and 12th. The event will also be listed on several
yard sale websites. Because of print deadlines, the registration deadline is 5pm September 2nd.
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great sale. Please post signs only on private property with the owner’s consent. Posting signs on City
utility poles, street or signal light poles, and median strips is against the municipal code.
Additional maps will be available at the Florence Visitors Center, Siuslaw News,
Banner Bank, Laurel Bay Gardens and Mon Ami.
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