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2 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2015 Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue decreases severity of Florence-area fire restrictions Effective at 1 p.m. on Aug. 31, the Oregon Department of For- estry lowered the Industrial Fire Precaution Level to a I in Western Lane County and a II for Eastern and Southern lane County. The Regulated Use Closure is still in effect for the public. To follow suit, Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue (SVFR) also is easing the restrictions in the fire district. However; if the weather or fire conditions warrant, pre- caution levels may rise at any time. “Thank you for your coopera- tion in keeping our community safe,” said Jim Langborg, SVFR Fire Chief. The following are the restric- tions for all lands protected by SVFR, including the City of Florence and Dunes City. Under the state’s regulated clo- sure, except as to the owner’s le- gal right of entry upon their land, entry to all forestland is unlawful unless entrants comply with the following restrictions: • Smoking is prohibited while traveling, except in vehicles on im-proved roads, in boats on the water and on sand or gravel bars that lie between water and high water marks that are free of vege- tation. • Open fires are prohibited, including campfires, charcoal fires, cooking fires and warming fires, except at designated loca- tions, such as Improved camp- grounds with fire rings. Portable cooking stoves using liquefied or bottled fuels are allowed. • Chainsaw use is prohibited in areas subject to Industrial Fire Precaution Level III and IV. • Chainsaw use is prohibited, between the hours of 1 p.m. and 8 p.m., in areas subject to Industrial Fire Precaution Level I and II. Chainsaw use is permitted at all other hours, if the following fire- fighting equipment is present with each operating saw: one axe, one shovel, and one operational 8-ounce or larger fire extinguish- er. In addition, a fire watch is required at least one hour follow- ing the use of each saw. • Use of motorized vehicles, including motorcycles and all- terrain vehicles, is prohibited, except on improved roads or for the commercial culture and har- vest of agricultural crops. • All motor vehicles must be equipped with one gallon of water or one operational 2- pound or larger fire extinguisher, one axe, and one shovel, except when traveling on state highways and county roads and all driveways. • All-terrain vehicles and motorcycles must be equipped with one operational 2-pound or larger fire extinguisher, except when traveling on state highways and county roads. • Use of fireworks is prohibit- ed. • Cutting, grinding and weld- ing of metal is prohibited, between the hours of 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Cutting, grinding and weld- ing of metal is permitted at all other hours, if conducted in a cleared area and if a water supply is present. • Mowing of dried and cured grass with power driven equip- ment is prohibited, between the hours of 1 p.m. and 8 p.m., except for the commercial culture and harvest of agricultural crops. • Blasting is prohibited, between the hours of 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Blasting is permitted at all other hours, if conducted in a cleared area and if a water supply is present. The State Forester or an authorized representative may, in writing, approve a modification or waiver of these requirements. These restrictions shall re- main in effect until replaced, sus- pended, or terminated by an addi- tional proclamation of the state forester or an authorized repre- sentative. Find obituaries on page 6A 60th ANNIVERSARY Patricia Ann (Patnoe) and Virgle Duane Bechtold were married 60 years ago on Sept. 7, 1955, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. They were high school sweethearts in their hometown of White River, S.D. Patricia attended Black Hills State Teacher’s College in Spearfish, S.D., for one year. Before that she had worked at the local bank in White River. In 1956, the couple moved to Sioux Falls so Virgle could attend Augustana University on a football scholarship. Patricia worked at a bank until her daughter Lory was born in July 1958. In November 1961, their son Douglas was born. In July 1962, Pat and Virgle moved their young family to the West Coast. They settled in Florence, where Virgle’s sister and brother lived with their families. Two years later, twin boys were born in May. Logging was a booming industry in Oregon, and Virgle worked for several companies through the years. In the early 1970s, Patricia went back to working at a bank. During this time Virgle was superintendent for Bohemia Lumber Company, but the logging industry was in decline, with larger companies closing their logging opera- tions. After a few years, Virgle left logging and became a gen- eral contractor with his own business. Patricia retired after 25 years from Western Bank (Washing- ton Mutual), and then she final- ly convinced Virgle to retire. Now, they enjoy travelling $872 +20( &/$66,&&$5 02725&<&/( 59 back to South Dakota, as well as taking their motor home to Reno, Nev., and many Arizona destinations. Much of their time is happi- ly spent with their nine grand- children: Michael, Austin, Joel, Samuel, Chelsea, Kynan, Raudy, Kyler and Beau. .((3<285,1685$1&(6,03/( :,7++(/3)520 $%(/,1685$1&($*(1&< +:< )/25(1&(25 $%(/#$%(/,1685$1&($*(1&<&20 %2$7 &21'2 5(17(56 /$1'/25'3527(&7,21 80%5(//$ Safeco Insurance, with a principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts. ©2013 Liberty Mutual Insurance 50% OFF ALL BOOKS & CLOTHING This Sunday and Monday Sept. 6 & Sept. 7 St. Vincent de Paul 2315 Hwy. 101 Florence 541-997-8640 • svdp.us “Have some fun, save some money, do something nice for your neighbor.” CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK Patricia and Virgle Bechtold