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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2016 Seven Coldwell Banker brokers honored May 18. The scholarship win- ner will be announced on Monday, May 23. “We have a strong educa- tion program in our schools and at our trap sites, and want to support students moving forward in their education as they pursue a course of study in the fields of Natural Resources,” said STEP presi- dent Ron Caputo. Counselors at both Siuslaw and Mapleton High schools have the applications. For information, students should see their counselors or contact Caputo at 541-997- 4981. dŚĞ^ŚŽƌĞǁŽŽĚŽīĞƌƐΖƚŚĞƉĞƌĨĞĐƚůŝĨĞƐƚLJůĞΖ͊ ,I\RXOLYHGKHUH\RXZRXOGKDYHPRUHWLPH IRU\RXUKREELHV)XQ$FWLYLWLHV:HGRWKHa 6KRSSLQJ • &RRNLQJ • &OHDQLQJ • *DUGHQLQJ • 0DLQWHQDQFH 3OXVOLYH LQPDQDJHPHQW $OOLQRQHPRQWKO\SD\PHQW • Seven local real estate bro- kers at Coldwell Banker Coast Real Estate were recently hon- ored for their 2015 production within the Coldwell Banker system. Of the approximately 85,000 Coldwell Banker asso- ciates worldwide, Chuck Gesik and Lynnette Wikstrom were awarded the International Sterling Society Award, plac- ing them in the top 17 percent in terms of productivity. Dave Forsberg, Dennis Pease and Diana Hackett were awarded the International Diamond Society Award, plac- ing them in the top 12 percent. Wanda Johnson and Rick Cox received the coveted dis- tinction of International President’s Circle, placing them in the top 6 percent of Coldwell Banker Associates worldwide. Also in 2015, Andy Johnson, owner and principal broker of the local firm, received the “Office Manager’s Award for Excellence,” a distinction pre- sented to only 213 of the 2,966 Coldwell Banker office man- COURTESY PHOTO Back row from left: Rick Cox, Chuck Gesik, Dennis Pease and Dave Forsberg; front row from left: Diana Hackett, Lynnette Wikstrom and Wanda Johnson agers worldwide. And lastly, the local firm garnered top distinction among the region as a “Premier Buying or Selling? I can help. ZĞƟƌĞŵĞŶƚůŝǀŝŶŐĂƚŝƚƐĞƐƚ͊Ε ŽŵĞƚƌLJŽƵƌEĞǁŚĂŝƌzŽŐĂ &ƌŝĚĂLJ͛ƐΛϵĂŵ ϭϰϱϭ^ƉƌƵĐĞ^ƚ͕͘&ůŽƌĞŶĐĞΕϱϰϭͲϵϵϳͲϴϮϬϮ ƐŚŽƌĞǁŽŽĚƌĞƟƌĞŵĞŶƚƐŚŵ͘ŽƌŐ Desiree Johnson Principal Broker 541 999-5223 Perfect cottage nestled in the trees with a short walk to the beach. Built in 1965 and lovingly cared for. 2 bdrm 2 bath with peek of the ocean, wood burning fireplace, and large deck for entertaining. $199,900. #2575-16622577 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 Office” recognized as a top producing company for its size. “In small-town Florence, to have seven of our brokers receive such coveted recogni- tion in the Coldwell banker system is truly a rare and extraordinary achievement,” said Johnson. “It is no doubt a by-product of their tireless work ethic and an outstanding ability to connect with people and serve their needs.” Coldwell Banker Coast Real Estate, one of Florence’s longest established local busi- nesses, is located at 100 Highway 101. The firm cele- brates its 60th year in business in 2016 and has been an affili- ate of Coldwell Banker, the nation’s premier real estate net- work, since 1999. Locally, Coldwell Banker Coast Real Estate offers a glob- al referral and marketing and online network among world- wide affiliates, and a dominant local presence in the real estate market. This past year Coldwell banker Coast had involvement in nearly 1 out of every 2 homes sold in the area. For more information, call 541-997-7777. FOLLOW US FOR THE LATEST NEWS /S IUSLAW N EWS ❘ @S IUSLAW N EWS A weekly roundup of shopping, savings and doings around town. FLORENCE SAW SHOP STIHL THE #1 SELLING BRAND OF CHAINSAWS & OUTDOOR POWER TOOLS SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS FULL RENTAL SHOP FOR THE HOMEOWNER & CONTRACTOR GIZMO SAYS: COME SEE OUR BARK..... NO BITE!!! 1550 HWY. 101 & 6TH STREET 541-997-2653 MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM-5PM BARK SALES Beauty Bark (dyed red or black) Fine or Medium Fir Nuggets • Bark Rock • Hemlock GIZMO SAYS: COME SEE OUR BARK..... NO BITE!!! BARK SALES Beauty Bark (dyed red or black) Fine or Medium Fir Nuggets • Bark Rock • Hemlock 4525 Hwy. 101 Florence DEQ#37943 • CCB#192681 541-997-6300 ROCK PRODUCTS GOT SAND? Yes, We Do! We gladly sell to the Public Delivery or Pick-Up By the bucket or by the truck load! 1550 HWY 101 & 6TH GARDEN COMPOST Top Soil Mint Compost Come by and browse our full service landscape (Other materials by order) We Have Organic Steer-Plus! products. You want it? We can get it! DEQ: 37943 THE OLD SCHOOL FURNITURE STORE Red Cinder Black, Blue and Gray Rock Landscape Rock of any size ( 1ft. - 5 ft.) Round Rock, all sizes Cobble Quarry Rock (1/2 inch - 6 inch) Concrete Mix CCB: 192681 541-997-9424 Monday - Saturday 10-5 FREE FLORENCE DELIVERY NEW FURNITURE ARRIVING WEEKLY FROM GREAT MANUFACTURES ASHLEY / BEST / COASTER / PERDUE / CORSICANA DESKS/OFFICE CHAIRS CURIO CABINETS BOOKCASES/LAMPS MATTRESSES/BED SETS SWIVEL ROCKER RECLINERS ELECTRIC RECLINERS SOFAS/COFFEE TABLES DINETTE SETS WE LOVE SPECIAL ORDERS Driveways and all phases of Excavation CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK STEP offers scholarship Applications are available for the 2016 Florence Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program’s (STEP) Natural Resources Scholarship. The $500 scholarship is offered to a graduating high school senior residing in the Florence or Mapleton School District boundaries. The appli- cant must maintain a 2.8 grade point average or better and intend to pursue a career in Natural Resources. Initial screening of applica- tions will be done by the coun- selors at the high schools. The committee will meet with the finalists Wednesday, 11 A
