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2 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2015 BIRTH OBITUARY ALMERICO—John J. Almerico, 91, formerly of Florence, passed away Nov. 15, 2015. J o h n was born May 31, 1924, a native son of San John Almerico Francisco, Calif., he graduated from George Washington High School in 1942. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps stationed in the China- Burma-India theater. After the war, John graduat- ed from the University of San Francisco with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He later moved to Bakersfield, Calif., where he met his wife of 55 years, Ruth Bowe, at a Catholic Social Club dance. They married on June 30, 1960. Together they moved back to San Francisco and had three children: John Paul, and twins James and Jacqueline. John’s early career was spent working as a bookkeeper for Pacific Fruit Express, KRON TV and KBAK TV. He returned to government service with the U.S. Department of Labor in San Francisco in 1962, working as an investigator and ultimately served as area director for the Wage and Hour Division until his retirement in 1981. John always enjoyed travel- ing with his wife and family. In the course of his life he vis- ited all 50 states, as well as Canada, Mexico, Ireland, the UK, Europe, Greece, Turkey, Morocco, India and China. John and Ruth spent their retirement years together in Lake of the Pines and Folsom, Calif., and later Florence, until Ruth’s passing earlier this year. John and Ruth will be interred together in the Roseburg National Cemetery in Oregon. He will be remembered for his great stories, good humor and love for his family. John is survived his son, John Paul Almerico; son and daughter-in-law, James and Banafsheh Almerico; daughter and son-in-law, Jacqueline and Martin Adams; stepson and daughter-in-law, Donald Poindexter and Mary Anderson; stepson and daugh- ter-in-law, Ronald and Sydney Poindexter; grandchildren: Sarita, Nicholas, Jonathan, Ian, Blake, Amber, Amy, Joshua, Nicole, Desiree, Adam and Lauren; and 19 great- grandchildren. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. LORENZ—Sophie Anne Lorenz, a girl weighing 7 lbs., 13.5 ozs., was born to Katherine Sue Wesler and Phillip Cody Lorenz of Florence on Nov. 19, 2015, at 5:15 p.m., at PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center. Now playing nov 27 - Dec 3 POLICE LOG WEATHER DATA D ATE Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. H IGH 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 55 52 55 49 53 50 52 Rainfall Month: 9.68” L OW R AIN 48 40 43 40 39 37 37 0.57 0.33 1.19 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.30 Week: 3.39” Year: 48.58” Courtesy of Roger Cunningham reported on Highway 126. Dispute was reported in the 1600 block of Pine Court. Illegal camping, lodging was reported in the 700 block of Quince Street. Alarm was reported in the 1600 block of Highway 126. Nov. 19 Alarm was reported in the 700 block of Highway 101. Alarm was reported in the 1900 block of Highway 101. Alarm was reported in the 1700 block of 20th Street. Alarm was reported in the 1600 block of Highway 126. Theft was reported in the 3300 block of Highway 101. Illegal camping, lodging was reported in the 100 block of Park Village Loop. Illegal camping, lodging was reported in the 700 block of Highway 126. Shots fired was reported in the 900 block of Kingwood Street. Alarm was reported in the 1600 block of Highway 126. Nov. 20 Alarm was reported in the 1600 block of Highway 126. Accident, without injury, was reported in the 900 block of Highway 101. Alarm was reported in the 1500 block of 12th Street. Child abuse was reported in the 800 block of Wecoma Loop. Accident, without injury, was reported at Highway 126 and Siuslaw Road. Dispute was reported in the 100 block of Outer Street. Accident, without injury, was reported on Sweet Creek Road. Hit-and-run accident was reported in the 1600 block of 30th Street. New This Week: suffragette (PG-13) - The amazing story of one of the earliest feminist movements against the State as Maud Watts (Carey Mulligan), a laundress, gets spun into the world of suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst (Meryl Streep) and the fight for equality. Continuing: Creed (PG-13) - Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) gets back into the ring, this time as mentor of none other than Appolo Creed’s son. THE GOOD DINOSAUR (PG) - An Apatosaurus creates an unlikely bond with a human boy in this new Pixar release. In 2D and 3D. THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 2 (PG-13) - The leader of the rebellion, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence), aims her bow and army at the Capitol to finally defeat President Snow. Special Events: Help us plan for the future! Take a short survey online at www.SiuslawLibrary.org or pick up a copy at the Library. coriolanus - Sat 11/28, 11am - National Theatre Live Hamlet - Wed 12/2, 5:30pm - Encore of the fantastic adaptation of a Shakespearean classic starring Benedict Cumberbatch. Member FDIC Proud to be part of Team Florence. From helping PeaceHealth Harbor Medical Center finance its new emergency room, to donating school supplies to the Boys & Girls Club, to serving on the boards of local nonprofits, we’re dedicated to helping Florence grow and thrive. Stop by 777 Highway 101, Florence, Oregon, and say “hello.” Let’s create tomorrow, together. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK Florence Police Nov. 16 Alarm was reported in the 85100 block of Highway 101. Two accidents, without injury, were reported at milepost 202 on Highway 101. Identity theft was reported in the 3600 block of Highway 101. Disorderly subject was reported in the 87700 block of Highway 101. Dispute was reported in the 1300 block of Rhododendron Drive. Alarm was reported in the 2500 block of Highway 101. Theft was reported in the 1600 block of 14th Street. Theft was reported in the 700 block of Highway 101. Accident, with unknown injury, was reported in the 900 block of Highway 101. Alarm was reported in the 2200 block of Oak Street. Alarm was reported in the 2200 block of 21st Street. Alarm was reported in the 1600 block of Highway 101. Nov. 17 Arrest, with warrant, was reported in the 2200 block of Highway 101. Illegal camping, lodging was reported in the 700 block of Maple Street. Theft was reported in the 4300 block of Highway 101. Death investigation was con- ducted in the 300 block of Laurel Street. Burglary was reported in the 1800 block of Highway 126. Alarm was reported in the 2000 block of 19th Street. Alarm was reported in the 900 block of 30th Way. Theft from vehicle was report- ed in the 2000 block of Highway 101. Burglary was reported in the 1700 block of 12th Street. Theft from vehicle was report- ed in the 1600 block of Highway 101. Dispute was reported in the 1300 block of Nopal Street. Disorderly subject was reported in the 400 block of Ninth Street. Accident, without injury, was reported at milepost 9 on Highway 126. Dispute was reported in the 1300 block of Highway 101. Nov. 18 Arrest, with warrant, was reported at 37th Street and Highway 101. Accident, without injury, was reported in the 84500 block of Highway 101. Fraud was reported in the 600 block of Hemlock Street. Dispute was reported in the 4700 block of Highway 101. Illegal camping, lodging was reported in the 500 block of Highway 101. Burglary was reported in the 200 block of Munsel Creek Loop. Disorderly subject was reported in the 300 block of Ninth Street. Fire was reported in the 400 block of Sherwood Street. Alarm was reported in the 1300 block of Spruce Street. Accident, without injury, was
