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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016 Peanut butter drive helps stock Food Share shelves BIRTHS DICARLO— Malcom James DiCarlo, a boy weigh- ing 7 lbs., 4 ozs., was born to James and Carrie DiCarlo, of Florence on May 13, 2016, in Salem, Ore. ROCKWELL— Kiley Reighn Rockwell, a girl weighing 7 lbs., 15 ozs., was born to Charity Rose Hinkel and LeRoy Herburt Rockwell of Florence on May 17, 2016, at 5:54 p.m., at PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center. The Florence Organic Farmers’ Market will start its 20th season on May 28 and continuing through October 29. The market will be open THIS SATURDAY from 10am-2pm at 310 Highway 101 ( Pro Lumber) The market accepts WIC and Farm Direct Nutrition vouchers. For more information, call Maria at 541-902-8815. RV’ers, PARTS we are your complete RV and SERVICE Automotive Repair Facility PARTS SERVICE On Site Repairs In shop or Mobile ASE CERTIFIED TECH for Truck, Auto and RV Repair 541-997-8287 DENTURE SERVICES INC. Here to serve your denture needs: Dentures Immediate Dentures Implant Dentures Relines and Repairs William Foster LD Sherry, Offi ce Manager More than 150 jars of peanut butter totaling 390 pounds were collected last week at Johnston Motor Company for the Florence Food Share Pantry. The donations were made by local residents during the Northwest Ford dealer’s peanut butter drive May 12- 21. A highly desirable staple, peanut butter is expensive and difficult for emergency pantries to acquire in quan- tities needed during the summer months. KCST Radio, Northwest Ford and Johnston Motor Company teamed up to raise the much needed protein for Florence Food Share. Adventists to barbecue for free tasting event The Seventh Day Adventist Church of Florence, 4445 Highway 101, will be offering a free “Summer Tasting Event” on Thursday, May 26, beginning at 6 p.m. There will be free samples, demonstrations and recipes for the community. The public is invited to enjoy healthy substitute ideas for hamburgers, hot dogs and more. To pre-register, call 541- 999-2052. FREE CONSULTATIONS Monday-Thursday 10am - 2 pm Relines and Repairs Same Day Or by special appointment Financing: Citi Health Card 12 Month no Interest 524 Laurel St. 541-997-6054 3 A Deadlines for press releases are Mondays and Thursdays by noon. Email them to: P RESS R ELEASES @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM . Your #1 Local Yard, Garden, and Landscape Experts! Pre-Summer Fix-ups for Yards & Patios Patios, walkways, and landscape edging! Close-out sale prices on select wall block and pavers! BIG COUPON SAVINGS Shop early for best selection. Defi ne new spaces! New shipment of gorgeous metal and wood trellis! Perfect for climbing plants and privacy screens. Made in America! Add some summer to your yard with fresh bark mulch! All bark $5.00 off per yard COURTESY PHOTO Johnston Motors’ Brian Johnston and Food Share Executive Director Norma Borton Chat with RAIN founders June 1 Caroline Cummings, ven- ture catalyst with RAIN (Regional Accelerator and Innovation Network), is excit- ed to return to Florence on Wednesday, June 1, from 5 to 7 p.m., for the “Founders Fireside Chat” at the Oregon Dunes Golf Links, 3345 Munsel Lake Road. This event is free to attend, and the City of Florence and RAIN will pro- vide refreshments. Present and future entrepre- neurs, supporters, mentors and investors can RSVP to the event at www. meetup.com/Startup-Florence- Oregon-Coast/. “We have a fun and educa- tional evening planned for you,” Cummings said. “This time we have three Founders (entrepreneurs) sitting fireside to share their entrepreneurial stories with you and to answer your questions.” The Founders are: Katie Brown, a serial entrepreneur who has built sev- eral food and beverage busi- nesses and is now in the fash- ion apparel industry. She launched her line, Katie Brown L.A., over a year ago and is selling her line across the nation. She will share her story about how she integrates her work and life, as well as what it’s like building a high growth fashion line in Eugene, Ore. Find more information at katiebrownla.com. Derek Schloss, co-founder of cowbucker.com, a line of hats, with his University of Oregon classmates while in college. They have since land- ed accounts all over the coun- try and are growing fast. Schloss will share his entrepre- neurial journey, including how he and his co-founders are ramping up to raise more capi- tal to grow. He will also share the impact of going through the RAIN Eugene Accelerator. Todd Edman founded Waitrainer, a software that sim- plifies training and increases staff and customer retention in the restaurant industry. Edman is also the former CEO/Owner of Lunar Logic, a software development firm in Eugene. He will share what it was like to spin-out a new software company from Lunar Logic as well as what it was like going through the RAIN Eugene Accelerator. Find more infor- mation at waitrainer.com. RAIN and the City of Florence are working hard to motivate economic develop- ment in the central Oregon coast region of Lane, Linn, Lincoln and Benton counties. For more information, go to www.meetup.com/Startup- Florence-Oregon-Coast/. Coos Bay man dies in Highway 126 crash Oregon State Police report that motorcyclist Khris M. Sacket, 59, of Coos Bay, died in a Highway 126 motor vehi- cle accident on May 21. According to police, Sacket was driving his 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle east- bound on Highway 126 at about 4:45 p.m. when the motorcycle failed to negotiate a sweeping right curve at mile- post 26. Sacket crossed the centerline and into the path of a westbound 1992 Lexus sedan. The motorcycle threw Sacket, traveled off the road- way and caught fire. Sacket was pronounced deceased on scene by emergency person- nel. The driver of the Lexus, Toby Lee Gray, 45, of Florence, received minor injuries and was taken by COURTESY PHOTO Oregon State Police and Lane County Fire respond Saturday to an accident on Highway 126, where motorcy- clist Khris M. Sacket of Coos Bay died after crossing the centerline and colliding with a vehicle. ambulance to PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center in Florence. Highway 126 was closed for an hour while the investigation was conducted. Oregon Department of Transportation and Lane County Fire assisted. Police said this is an ongo- ing investigation. Good thru 6/1/16 at Laurel Bay Gardens WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Let’s put some “Oh!” in your Organic garden! It’s easy! It’s not too late to plant your summer garden! • Organic potato starts now in. Plant now for fall harvest. • Sustainable and delicious… South American vegetable starts: Yacon, Andean carrot, & Oca. Plant now for fall harvest. • Grow your own salsa! Tomato and tomatillo plants available now! • See us for the best in organic soils, fertilizers, and garden pest control. Dave’s Weekly Garden Tip FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY MAY 25 MAY 26 MAY 27 MAY 28 MAY 29 MAY 30 MAY 31 Passing Morning Showers Periods of Sun, Showers Variable Clouds, Showers Consierable Cloudiness Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Periods of Clouds and Sun 60°F 49°F 59°F 48°F 59°F 48°F 61°F 47°F 63°F 48°F 65°F 51°F 63°F 47°F • Foamy spittle bugs on plant stems look unsightly but do not harm plants. Wash off with water or use insecticidal soap if desired. • Cut off and remove new growth of undesirable shrubs such as salal and blackberries. Wait until leaves have hardened off in mid-summer to spray with herbicides. “Bamboo Dave” Sedlacek “We’re glad to get you growing!” Award-winning Landscaping Service LCB#6718 Patios • Water Features • Fire Pits Outdoor Lighting • Irrigation Systems Home & Garden Décor NURSERY • LANDSCAPING • GARDEN CENTER 88493 Hwy. 101 Florence Open 7 days • Just 2 min. 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