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8 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 Florence, Lane County stripe streets today Under a cooperative agree- ment, City of Florence and Lane County crews will begin street striping, weather depend- ent, on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Typically, the striping can be completed within one day, however as we enter end of summer season, weather plays a larger role in the operation. It may be necessary to complete striping tomorrow, Sept. 10. The City of Florence main- tains 87.98 lane miles of road- way with approximately 37.97 of those center lane miles. Next to traffic control device maintenance, striping is a top safety priority. Crews can only stripe when the road is dry and the temper- ature is above 50 degrees. Remember to give striping crews plenty of room and watch for the “wet paint” signs on Florence streets. Although crews will use fast-drying, water-based paint, driving over fresh stripes or changing lanes when following a striping crew can remove the reflectivity of the stripe, reduce safety, increase maintenance costs and spray paint onto your vehicle. The City of Florence and Lane County do not assume responsibility for paint on vehi- cles. The city and county will deny all reimbursement claims if a driver crosses wet paint. Therefore, Florence and Lane County crews ask drivers and pedestrians to watch out for “wet paint” signs. Watch for “wet paint” warn- ing signs and warning trucks. Don’t change lanes behind a striping truck. The paint they use is engi- neered to last, so it may be very difficult to remove from your vehicle if you drive on it while it’s wet. Once crews spray the paint on the roadway, it can take as little as thirty seconds or as long as five minutes to dry. If you do happen to drive over wet paint, it should be removed within the hour by a high-pressure hose and using warm soapy water. The paint is an alternative that is better for the environ- ment. As the paint is applied, glass beads are deposited upon the wet paint to reflect lots of light. For more details about street striping operations, call City of Florence Public Works at 541- 997-4106. DAV seeks drivers Recently, a few trips to the Portland VA Hospital for local Disabled American Veterans (DAV) had to be canceled due to the lack of van drivers. DAV is in desperate need of volunteer drivers who are willing to drive vets in the DAV van on day trips to Portland. Veterans need to make the trip for medical appointments. The drive is about four hours to Portland, plus four hours waiting for appoint- ments and four hours for the return trip, a total of about 330 miles and 12 hours. Anyone interested in con- tributing time as a DAV van driver should call Jim Swant at 541-997-3695 or Tom Zahara at 541-997- 1123 for more inform- ation. GREENTREES VILLAGE COMMUNITY WIDE YARD SALE SAFETY FIRST SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Spruce Point Assisted Living presents: TH S 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM SafetyMan says “Always be Safe to Ensure an Active & Independent Lifestyle” GATES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Both on the East & West Sides 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. Know Your Numbers Avoid Bathroom Dangers THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015, 2:00 PM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2015, 2:00 PM We will talk about cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI) numbers and more. Learn what the numbers mean for various screenings to stay in control of your health. Dangers exist all around your home, and unless safety precautions are in place, you leave yourself in danger. Recognizing these dangers, and making some common sense decisions, will go a long way in protecting you and your family. The Truth Behind Senior Moments 1 600 & 1601 Rhododendron THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015, 2:00 PM Learn what’s normal and what is not when it comes to short-term memory loss. Learn the early signs of Alzheimer’s and other related dementias. Come fi n d a Bargain! 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 It’s Not Just For Golfers! DINING REVIEW Of Grill & Lounge at Sandpines Special Freelance Review Lunch at the Lounge & Grill at Sandpines is a treat, but especially wonderful if the weather cooperates and you can sit outside to enjoy the view will having a tasty lunch and refreshing beverage. Th e most diffi cult part for me was to decide what to pick from all the options on the menu. Soup & Salad or a hearty sandwich, a burger or chicken or cod or a club? Finally decided on the Blue Belly Burger with gorgonzola, smoked bacon, caramelized onion, LTO (lettuce, tomato, onion) & mayo on a telera bun. I also upped the ante by switching out the fries for sweet potato fries. We also ordered Spicy Chicken Bites served with a chili aoili and a bowl of clam chowder. While waiting for the food to arrive, we enjoyed the view from the beautiful patio on a perfect sunny aft ernoon in Florence. With a refreshing glass of sauvignon blanc, the lunch was off to a wonderful start. Th e appetizer consisted of sriracha and sesame encrusted pieces of boneless chicken served hot and spicy with the sauce on the side and our taste buds welcomed them happily as they were served at just the right temperature to dig in and lick the fi ngers aft erwards. Th e Chowder, while a little heavy on the potatoes, had ample chunks of clams and great fl avor. It was served steaming hot with oyster crackers. Soon the burger arrived and it was cooked medium just as I had ordered. Aft er cutting it in half to make it easier to share, the consumption began. Th e meat was juicy, the onions were nicely caramelized and the gorgonzola and bacon completed Rods and Rhodies WE NOW HAVE CRAFT BEER ON TAP FRIDAY Friday Grilled Ribeye topped with blue cheese bacon butter, Yukon mashers and seasonal veggies SATURDAY: Teriyaki Chicken and 3 Spicy Prawns with coconut rice and sautéed broccoli Open for Lunch & Dinner • Lunch Specials Daily Reservations Suggested. 165 M APLE S T . • 541-997-9811• Mo’s WWW . MAPLESTREETGRILLE . COM Mo’s Hi, Welcome Restaurant to ® ~ FEATURED LOW-CARB SELECTIONS ~ SHRIMP MEDLEY (two shrimp skewers, a shrimp cocktail and a small shrimp salad) SALMON: Grilled, Poached, or Blackened CHICKEN BREAST: Boneless, Skinless Breast of Chicken Reservations welcome Simply the Best PASTA Sample our chef’s irresistible pasta creations like crab stuffed ravioli, portobello mushroom ravioli, pesto linguini, & baked lasagna SHRIMP SKEWERS: 2 Grilled Shrimp Skewers All of the above are served with Green Beans or Mixed Steamed Veggies and a Shrimp Dinner Salad ONLY $11.95 Where good friends & great food come together! 1285 Bay Street in Old Town Florence (541) 902-8338 Hours: Monday-Sunday 11:00am to Close Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 3:00pm to 5:00pm the fl avor profi le. Several napkins were destroyed during the process and the sweet potato fries added the sweet crunch to a very pleasant experience. Th e Lounge at Sandpines is an intimate, cozy place with comfortable seating, a full bar, a good wine list, a couple of televisions for the sports enthusiasts and a great view of the golf course. Lunch hours are 11 - 4 on Monday & Tuesday, 11:30 to 5 on Wednesday through Sunday. If you want to try the dinner menu, the Grille & Lounge at Sandpines serves dinner from 5 - 8 pm on Friday & Saturday nights. Th e September Saturday night special is one pound of steamer clams served with garlic toast for $11. For reservations call 541-997-4623, ext. 106. Sandpines is located at 1201 35th Street in Florence. Every Month Mo's has brought in special "Motivation for Kids" tables which raise money NEW for local ITEMS charities that are devoted to helping the wellbeing of local children. BBQ month PORK C.R.O.W RIBS: Baby Back Pork Ribs with the This is the local James honored. Gang BBQ Sauce charity being BLACKENED SALMON CEASAR SALAD Mo’s Old Town, Florence • Daily 11 am - 8 pm ® Mo’s Town, Florence • Daily 11 am - 8 pm Serving Old Bowls of comfort for Over 50 Years Serving Bowls of comfort for Over 50 Years • 541-997-2185 Go together Like University y of Oregon or Oregon State Football At the Sur u rf f side Lounge Surfs YOUR Duck and Beavers Football Central ● Free Oregon/Oregon State Mardi Gras Beads ● Football Appetizer Menu is Back! *We have Growlers ● Pac 12 Channel and Fox 1 Sports Available Call 541-997-8263 88416 1 ST Ave. Florence, OR The Grill & Lounge at Sandpines September Saturday Night Dinner Special One Pound of Steamer Clams in a Chardonnay, Garlic, Butter Sauce, And Served with Garlic Toast ONLY $11 1201 35th Street at Kingwood, Florence Highway 101 & 35 St. 541-997-4623