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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016
Innkeeping retirement to include ‘Tripps’
Innkeepers Wayne and
Susan Tripp are trading in the
comfort and beauty of
Florence’s River House Inn for
a new motorhome and time
with grandkids.
After five-and-a-half years
as hosts and managers for
Hoagland Properties, the local
hoteliers that own both The
River House Inn and The Old
Town Inn, the Tripps will be
road “trippin’” around the
country from their new retire-
ment
headquarters
near
Beaverton, Ore.
During the Tripps’ tenure,
The River House Inn won
TripAdvisor’s prestigious Hall
of Fame Award for achieving
the coveted Travelers’ Choice
Award for five years in a row.
The Tripps leave The River
House Inn as TripAdvisor’s
third-ranked accommodation in
Florence.
“We’ll miss the guests,” said
Wayne. “We have loved getting
to know so many great people.
When they come to Florence,
they’re here for fun. It’s rare to
find a grumpy guest; but if they
come in that way, they rarely
leave that way.
“Most of our guests seem to
COURTESY PHOTO
From left: Craig Sanders, Hoagland Properties presi-
dent; Loretta and Gary Hoagland, owners; and new
retirees, Susan and Wayne Tripp
be return guests, and we got to
know many by name.”
Online reviews confirm it,
often commenting on the man-
agers’ friendliness and helpful-
ness.
One guest, a 70-year-old
retired New York City police-
man, was on a British
Columbia-to-San Francisco
bike ride to raise funds for a
post-9/11 childcare facility in
New York City.
Eight miles south of
Florence, he called Wayne say-
ing his bike broke, and that
Wayne was the only person he
knew in Florence. One thing
led to another, and they ended
up in a Eugene bike shop for
the needed part.
The next day, the policeman
treated Wayne to a sandrail ride
at Sandland Adventures out of
gratitude for the outstanding
customer service.
“We treat everyone like fam-
ily, whether they need advice,
comfort or some teasing,” said
Wayne, who described one of
the lighter moments as a time
when a motorcycle club of
Harley-Davidson owners was
checking in, asking one partic-
ularly burly fellow how his
Honda was running. Twice.
The temporarily indignant
rider and his crew promised
pay-back for the slight, then
left smiling and waving after
their stay.
“No alarms, no doorbells, no
schedule,” said Susan. “We’ll
get to see more of our family
and come and go as we please;
but it sure has been fun, and
we’ll be back frequently.
“We have absolutely loved
Florence.”
POLICE LOG
Florence Police
May 1
Loud noise was reported at
16th and Pine streets.
Alarm was reported in the
2100 block of 19th Street.
Accident, with unknown
injury, was reported on Heceta
Beach Road.
Criminal mischief was
reported in the 900 block of
Greenwood Street.
Disorderly subject was
reported on Heceta Beach
Road.
Animal abuse was reported
in the 700 block of Quince
Street.
Alarm was reported in the
1700 block of Kingwood
Street.
Intoxicated subject was
reported in the 200 block of
Laurel Street.
Accident, with unknown
injury, was reported in the
Glenada area.
Dispute was reported in the
1700 block of 43rd Street.
May 2
Alarm was reported in the
100 block of Nob Hill Drive.
Illegal camping, lodging was
reported in the 4900 block of
Highway 101.
Alarm was reported in the
88000 block of Leeward Drive.
Child abuse was reported in
the 1600 block of 17th Street.
Arrest, with warrant, was
reported in the 900 block of
Greenwood Street.
Theft was reported at 15th
and Spruce streets.
Identity theft was reported in
the
1600
block
of
Rhododendron Drive.
Arrest, with warrant, was
reported in the 5300 block of
Highway 101.
Trespass was reported in the
2400 block of Highway 101.
Loud noise was reported in
the 1500 block of 10th Street.
May 3
Theft of services was report-
ed in the 400 block of Ivy
Street.
Alarm was reported in the
100 block of Nob Hill.
Theft was reported in the
Florence area.
Illegal camping, lodging was
reported in the 1300 block of
Highway 101.
Theft was reported in the
300 block of Ninth Street.
Theft was reported in the
900 block of Greenwood
Street.
Theft of services was report-
ed in the 900 block of Highway
101.
Theft was reported in the
3200 block of Munsel Lake
Road.
Theft was reported in the
1300 block of Bay Street.
Dispute was reported in the
3200 block of Munsel Lake
Road.
Disorderly subject was
reported in the 2900 block of
Oak Street.
Illegal camping, lodging was
reported in the 700 block of
Quince Street.
Water rescue was reported
on Dune Lake.
May 4
Disorderly subject was
reported in the 1600 block of
12th Street.
Theft was reported in the
first block of Harbor Street.
Illegal camping, lodging was
reported on Quince Street.
Disorderly subject was
reported at milepost 184 on
Highway 101.
Alarm was reported in the
200 block of Laurel Street.
Motor vehicle theft was
reported in the 1300 block of
12th Street.
Harassment was reported in
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the 4500 block of Joshua Lane.
Dispute was reported on
Foulweather Street.
Accident, with unknown
injury, was reported at milepost
12 on Highway 126.
Harassment was reported in
the 2200 block of 11th Street.
May 5
Harassment was reported in
the 300 block of Ninth Street.
Alarm was reported in the
1500 block of Kingwood
Street.
Theft was reported in the
2900 block of Oak Street.
Theft of services was report-
ed in the 900 block of Highway
101.
Alarm was reported in the
1900 block of Seabrooke Lane.
Dispute was reported in the
4700 block of Highway 101.
May 6
Illegal camping, lodging was
reported in the block of
Prowler was reported in the
1700 block of 19th Street.
Alarm was reported in the
100 block of Nob Hill Drive.
Animal abuse was reported
in the Glenada area.
Theft was reported in the
1900 block of Pine Street.
Trespass was reported in the
1300 block of Mulberry Street.
Dispute was reported in the
300 block of Laurel Street.
Alarm was reported in the
1700 block of Willow Loop.
May 7
Alarm was reported in the
2900 block of Oak Street.
Alarm was reported in the
600 block of 35th Court.
Illegal camping, lodging was
reported in the 1800 block of
Highway 126.
May 8
Illegal camping, lodging was
reported in the 1800 block of
Highway 101.
Illegal camping, lodging was
reported in the 2700 block of
Highway 101.
Alarm was reported in the
2400 block of Highway 101.
Fire was reported at the
North Jetty of the Siuslaw
River.
Criminal mischief was
reported in the 1500 block of
Highway 101.
Fire was reported at Sixth
and Maple streets.
Accident, with injury, was
reported at the South Jetty of
the Siuslaw River.
Trespass was reported in the
1600 block of Ninth Street.
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During a recent meeting, members of the Siuslaw
Friendship Club named Jeanette Bratcher as the
club’s Person of the Year for her outstanding service
to the club and the Florence community.
Homegrown to host local
vendor fair Rhody Weekend
On Saturday, May 21, dur-
ing the Rhododendron Festival
weekend, come to the
first Homegrown Rhody
Underground vendor festival.
Homegrown Rhody Under-
ground is a block party on
Maple Street outside of
Homegrown Pub and Deli.
There will be local artisans,
live music, Oregon brews, bar-
becue, a kids tent and lots of
fun for the whole family.
Local crafters, creators and
artists who would like to have
a booth at the fair are encour-
aged to sign up. All items must
be handmade by the vendor.
Resale items will not be
allowed.
Visit Homegrown’s website
or facebook page for informa-
tion and an application, or pick
one up at Homegrown, 294
Laurel St., or call 541-997-
4886.
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Relay For Life
FUNDRAISER
Yard Debris Disposal
WEDNESDAY,
MAY 25TH • 6:30 PM
AT ADA GRANGE
at the Kingwood entrance to the airport,
located at Kingwood & 27th St.
Next Date is May 14th
9am to 2pm
COST
30% of proceeds go to
Relay For Life
Team: Love Connection
Please call for more information and/or RSVP
by May 20, 2016 to Loni at 541-997-6933
www.RelayForLife.Org/FlorenceOR
Member SIPC
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Pampered Chef
Fundraiser
Party
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Pickup load
$10
Small Utility Trailer
(Single Axle)
$10
Medium Utility
Trailer
(10-12 ft)
$15
Large Utility Trailer
(12-18ft)
$20
Greater than
20 cubic yards
$20 +$5/yard over
2016
Collection
Dates:
May 14
June 18
July 16
August 20
September 17
October 15
Bring:
• Tree Clippings
• Leaves
• Grass Clippings
• Weeds
• Prunings
• Brush
DO NOT
Bring your:
• Food &
Household waste
• Animal Waste
• Plastics
• Construction
Debris
• Hazardous Waste
For questions, please contact the
City of Florence Public Works Department at 541-997-4106