SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2015
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Sheriffs remind drivers to give kids a ‘brake’ at school bus crossings
Your local Sheriff’s Office
would like to remind drivers of
their responsibility to stop for
school buses displaying red
flashing lights. Because buses
are large vehicles, the level of
difficulty to see around increas-
es.
The outcome of illegally
passing a stopped school bus is
potentially devastating for chil-
dren and drivers.
Law enforcement agencies
continue to receive reports of
motorists failing to stop for
school buses from bus drivers
and other citizens each year.
With nearly 6,000 school
buses operating in the State of
Oregon, motorists need to be
alert.
Oregon
law
requires
motorists to stop whenever the
red lights on a school bus are
flashing regardless of the direc-
tion you are traveling. The law
applies to any roadway with
two or more lanes of traffic,
including multi-lane highways
such as Highway 101.
The only exception to the
law is for divided highways
with two roads separated by an
unpaved median strip or barri-
er, such as in the Lincoln and
Gleneden Beach areas. In this
case, only drivers on the same
side of the road as the bus must
stop.
A painted median strip or a
center lane used only for left
turns does not create two sepa-
rate lanes. Where this situation
exists, all lanes of traffic must
come to a complete stop.
When a bus is flashing
amber lights, motorists should
prepare to stop. When the red
lights begin to flash, motorists
traveling in both directions
must stop before reaching the
bus and must remain stopped
until the red lights are turned
off.
The same rules apply to
church or worker buses
equipped with amber and red
flashing lights.
Do your part to make our
roads safe. Be aware when fol-
lowing any type of bus, it may
be making frequent stops.
Following these tips will
help reduce the risk of traffic
crashes and pedestrian injuries
in our community.
For more information and
tips, visit www.lincolncounty
sheriff.net.
— Lincoln County Sheriff's
Office
POTTER’S TIRE
& AUTOMOTIVE
S e e J i m f o r y o u r
A u t o S a l e s N e e d s !
4515 Hwy. 101 N., Florence
541- 997-5049
Paul & Kelly Potter, Owners
Paul Potter
Owner
Our goal is not only to provide you with quality automotive repair
and services, but to make your visit as convenient and as comfort-
able as possible.
We offer complete automotive service and repair including: rou-
tine factory maintenance, brakes, clutches, alignments, tune-ups,
exhaust, electrical repair, air conditioning service, computer-
ized diagnostic repair, tires and custom wheels.
Your complete automotive needs are met right here!
2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence
(541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475
WHO’S
WHO
IN REAL
ESTATE
Diana Hackett
A native of Oregon, Diana graduated from
the University of Wisconsin with a degree in
education. She managed a boat building firm in
Coos Bay prior to leaving Oregon for a dozen
years; living in Wisconsin, Hawaii, and
Washington. When her Coast Guard husband
retired they moved to Gold Beach where she
worked with her family in an insurance agency
until finally landing in Florence in 2004. Diana
has brought her experience in management and
sales to be a top producer; putting her in the top
5% of Coldwell Banker agents nationally in
2007. She was twice selected as Favorite Real
Estate Agent in the Siuslaw News Annual
Peoples Choice Awards.
Coldwell Banker Coast Real Estate
100 Hwy 101, Florence, Or. 97439
541-997-7777 • cell: 541-999-7317
email: diana@cbcoast.com
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
WHATEVER YOUR
REAL ESTATE NEEDS,
WE’RE HERE TO
HELP!
Lynnette Wikstrom
Del Phelps
Del’s career in Real Estate
Development started in 1989 and
continued through 2005 in the devel-
opment of Florentine Estates, a pre-
miere Gated 55 and older, active
retirement community of 443 homes
on 180 acres. In 1998 he received
his real estate license and worked
out of the Prudential Branch office in
Florentine Estates. In 2005 moved
into the main office on 101 and
is still there doing what he loves,
Selling real estate.
1875 Hwy 101, Florence, OR
541-997-6000
Cell: 541-991-7787
dphelps@bhhsnw.com
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
Jim Hoberg
Lynnette Wikstrom is a born
Oregonian and has lived in the
Florence area since 1979. For 25 years
she owned and operated restaurants.
She then had a career shift and has
been enjoying all aspects of selling real
estate since 2005. She was recognized
as Realtor of Year in 2013. Among
many hobbies and interests, she's also
an avid reader and has taken up the
frustrating game of golf. She loves her
home town and invites you to allow her to show you what
Florence has to offer!
Coldwell Banker Coast Real Estate
100 Hwy 101, Florence, Or. 97439
541-997-7777 • cell: 541-999-0786
email: lynnette@cbcoast.com
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
BUYING??
SELLING??
THESE
REALTORS
HAVE THE
ANSWERS.
Berne Hill
Connie Tholen
I have been a resident of Florence
for over 10 years. Prior to moving
here, I owned a Century 21 Real
Estate firm in Elk Grove, California
for 15 years.
It was a full service office with
real estate sales, property manage-
ment and a mortgage company.
Before real estate, I worked for AT&T
for 20 years.
I currently live in the South Lakes
area with my special dogs, a West
Highland and a Cairn Terrier.
If you are in the market for a professional, personal, real
estate service, please give me a call.
I began my real estate career after
40 years employed in the engineering
field. I am a native Oregonian raised
in Helvetia having attended Hillsboro
High School.
I worked for Tektronix in Beaverton
for 13 years before moving to California
and joining the Boeing Satellite
Division as an Engineering Manager
for over 20 years.
In 2004, I retired, and returned to
Oregon and settled in Florence.
As a full time real estate broker, I pride myself in my com-
mitment to my clients. Contact me and I will help you find your
perfect home or I will help you sell your current home.
Hill & Associates Real Estate
Principal Broker & Notary
541-999-9072 • berne.hill@yahoo.com
Hill & Associates Real Estate
Broker
541-999-7868 • c_tholenl@yahoo.com
Amanda DeTar
Amy Johnson
It is my goal in life to help those in
need; from buying and selling homes
to putting a smile on their face.
Clients see me as their customer
service representative; “At no time did
we feel Amanda was trying to sell us
anything, we felt Amanda was there as
our support team, not as a Salesperson”
- Mike and Elaine. Call me to help. You
will not be disappointed in my ambi-
tion to get you what you need.
Amy was raised in Florence, and
is happy to serve the community with
their real estate needs. Buying or sell-
ing she strives to make the process
enjoyable and stress free. Since 2013,
Amy has been in partnership with her
mother-in-law, Desiree D. Johnson,
Principal Broker at TR Hunter. Amy is
a 2015 COCBR Director. The two work
under the team name, the J Group.
Call, email or stop by today to see
what their team can do for you.
Jim Hoberg is a Florence native, and has
been working in Real Estate since 1989. He
has served as a Principal Broker for 20 years,
and is the "founding father" of West Coast Real
Estate Services, Inc. He has obtained several
designations
that
require
continuing
education, which keeps him on the cutting
edge of the industry and he is constantly
looking for ways to expand his areas of
expertise. Jim enjoys helping people find
solutions to their real estate needs and
discovering why Florence is such a great
place to live.
Jim Hoberg, Broker/Owner
1870 Hwy 126, Suite A
Florence OR 97439
Phone # 541-997-SOLD (7653)
E-Mail: Jim@JimHoberg.com
Melody Ann Beaudro
After being here at TR Hunter going on
year 12 and watching the good standards
of organization, workman (worman) ship,
and that element of community that glues
us together as a whole, why be surprised
at the amount of work we do.
Obviously, it’s not all physical labor,
and much of the effort that goes into a
successful transaction is the great atti-
tudes involved in each of us, at each
office, making it a win-win situation.
Looking forward to another great year
serving Florence!
TR HUNTER REAL ESTATE
Melody Ann Beaudro, Broker
1749 Hwy 101, Florence, OR.
Cell: 541-991-2151 • Main: 541-997-1200
Fax: 541-997-8625 • melody@trhunter.com
Desiree D. Johnson
A Florence native, current 2015
“Realtor of the Year,” 2016 COCBR
President and Principal Broker at TR
Hunter Real Estate. Desiree enjoys serv-
ing the community with their real estate
needs. Desiree can be found participating
in many community projects and events
in addition to working at TR Hunter with
her partner and daughter-in-law, Amy
Johnson. The two work under the team
name, the J Group. Call, email or stop
by today and see what their team can
do for you.
TR HUNTER REAL ESTATE
TR HUNTER REAL ESTATE
TR HUNTER REAL ESTATE
Amanda DeTar, Broker
Amy Johnson, Broker, CSA
Desiree D. Johnson, Principal Broker
1749 Hwy 101, Florence, OR.
Cell: 541-999-4285 • Main: 541-997-1200
Fax: 541-997-8625 • amanda@trhunter.com
1749 Hwy 101, Florence, OR.
Cell: 541-999-7875 • Main: 541-997-1200
Fax: 541-997-8625 • amy@trhunter.com
1749 Hwy 101, Florence, OR.
Cell: 541-999-5223 • Main: 541-997-1200
Fax: 541-997-8625 • desiree@trhunter.com