SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Roads closed due to slides
Lane County Public Works
announced Tuesday morning
that hazardous road conditions
have closed two routes in the
Florence area.
Big Creek Road, off
Highway 101 north of
Florence, is closed through
tomorrow, Feb. 18, from mile-
posts 2.7 to 3.7 due to a slide.
Alternate routes include
Highway 126 to North Fork
Siuslaw Road and Upper
North Fork Road.
North Fork Siuslaw Road,
off
Highway
36
near
Mapleton, is closed indefinite-
ly from mileposts 15.7 to 15.9
due to an unstable slide area.
Taking Highway 126 to
North Fork Siuslaw Road is an
alternate route.
The county will notify the
public when the road reopens.
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Mallen fills Dunes City council seat
Now playing Feb 19 - 25
New This Week:
Hail, Caesar! (PG-13) - When super star Baird Whitlock (George
Clooney) goes missing, it’s up to studio fixer Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin) to
solve the case. Directed by the Coen Brothers (Fargo, Barton Fink).
Room (R) - A heartwarming tale of triumph between a five year old boy
and his Ma. Nominated for four Oscars, including Best Picture!
CONTINUING:
the Danish girl (R) - The amazing love story between two Danish
artists, Einar (Eddie Redmayne) and Gerda (Alicia Vikander), and Einar’s
pioneering transformation. Nominated for four Oscars, including Best Actor.
deadpool (R) - Wise cracking mercenary Wade Wilson, afflicted by
terminal cancer, is subjected to life altering experimentation that transforms
him into a new breed of superhero: Deadpool.
how to be single (R) - A group of lonely-hearted New Yorkers look
for love in the city that never sleeps.
KUNG FU PANDA 3 (PG) - Po, the lovable kung fu panda hero, returns
to face the evil Kai!
Special Events:
Rhapsody/two pigeons - 2/20, 11am - Royal Ballet Encore!
bicyCles 101 presents: bikes vs cars -
2/23, 12pm + 6:30pm - True Story Tuesday about the advantages of bicycle
transportation in metropolian areas.
Les liaisons dangereuses - 2/24, 6pm - National Theatre Live
presents an astounding production from Josie Rourke.
JACK DAVIS/SIUSLAW NEWS
Westlake resident Tom Mallen takes the oath of office read by Dunes City Mayor Rebecca Ruede at the Feb. 11 city
council meeting before joining fellow councilors Maurice Sanders (far left), Ed Scarberry (far right), Sheldon Meyer,
Ken Platt and Duke Wells. Mallen was appointed to fill the vacancy created when former councilor Jamie Mills stepped
down to become acting Dunes City administrator.
Florence Food Share
Monthly Statistics
January 2016
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Households served 685
Ages served
Infants . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Children 3-12 . . . . . 273
Teens 13-17 . . . . . . 168
Adults 18-54 . . . . . . 866
Seniors 55+ . . . . . . . 499
Total served. . . . . . 1,890
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egional Accelerator and Innovation Network (RAIN) continued its economic
development partnership with the City of Florence at its Encore Entrepreneur
event on Feb. 11. From left, Florence Economic Development Coordinator
Kelli Weese, Eugene encore entrepreneur Tom Keating, City Manager Erin Reynolds
and RAIN regional coordinator Carl Hulan met with “active retirees” at the Blue Bill
Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino Resort. RAIN is working to bring outside funding
into the area to increase economic growth and development. Its next event is
Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Riverside Cafe, 1340 Bay St., at 5:30 p.m., when local artist
Jayne Smoley will talk with artists who wish to start or expand their marketing efforts.
For more information, go to www.meetup.com/Startup-Florence-Oregon-Coast/.
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CLEAR YOUR VIEW
Using a rain repellent product on windows and
mirrors helps water run off cleanly, improving
visibility. Also, it’s important to remember to
clean the inside of your windows at least once
a week.
Make sure your tires are operating safely and effi ciently
Call or come in today for your FREE Tire Check!