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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2016 March from 1A “It’s a common problem, way too common, that affects all social strata. It hits all groups sooner or later,” he added. Wiegan hopes the march will help younger generations grow up without the cycle of abuse. The Siuslaw High School band and members of the cheerleading team will par- ticipate in the march. SOS also plans to work with area schools on a series of presentations on healthy relationships, control and abuse later this year. The march will also fea- ture bagpipes. “It’s a solemn occasion, but not sad. We focus on the survival aspects. These sur- vivors remake their lives and thrive. And that’s a reason to celebrate,” Wiegan said. The March Against Domestic Violence ceremony begins at Veteran’s Memorial Park on Bay Street at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 2, with music from Siuslaw High School band. Marchers will start at 1 p.m. The march proceeds along Bay Street to the Port of Siuslaw boardwalk, and only takes about 15 minutes. For more information about SOS, go to www. florencesos.org, call the busi- ness office at 541-997-2816 or stop by, 1576 W. 12th St. For emergencies, people can call the Crisis Line at 541- 997-4444. Potter’s Tire, Automotive names new owners Florence’s Potter Tire and Automotive has a new family in charge. AJ Shervin was raised in his family business playing in the tires and pumping gas at their full-service tire, automotive and gas station. He went on to WyoTech after high school and graduated with an associates degree in applied service management. He then worked at two different car deal- erships and ended up at the family shop as the head mechanic — eventually run- ning the shop alongside his father and uncle. Being born and raised in a small town in a family business, Shervin has many experiences that help him today. His wife, Megan, also grew up in her family busi- ness and eventually ended up a partner. After visiting Florence a few times, the Port from 1A In other business, Leskin said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has proposed a regional general permit for 240 9 A HOURS Is your family prepared? If an emergency happens in your community, it may take emergency workers some time to reach you. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 240 hours. COURTESY PHOTO The Shervin family is the new owner of Potter’s Tire and Automotive in Florence. dredging to streamline the dredging process. “The corps’ original propos- al stopped at Umpqua (River) and I’m happy to say they have reconsidered their opinion and will now include the Siuslaw couple fell in love with the friendly com- munity, similar to the small town they were raised in — which is what brought them here. The Shervins were taught that a solid work ethic and the importance of excep- tional customer service are the keys to a successful business. “We are excited to be a part of such a wonderful community and to have the opportunity to carry on the legacy Paul has made with Potter’s Automotive,” said AJ. The Shervins welcome the community to come experience the same quality, pricing and honest work. Potter’s Tire and Automotive is at 4515 Highway 101 in Florence. Stop in or call 541-997-5049 for more information. (River) as a part of the original general permit. In the future that should help streamline the dredging permitting process,” he said. Leskin also reported that the state and the Port of Coos Bay have not yet reached an Intergovernmental Agreement on the administration and oper- ation of the portable dredge and that working budgets have not been agreed on for the ports that will use the dredge. “The rates are going to go up significantly because Coos Bay is a union shop,” he said. “The dredge is in Gold Beach. The schedule is to get it (here) the beginning of November. They are under a little bit of pressure to get the dredge this year given the bad rains last December.” In reference to a letter from U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley announcing a permanent 10 percent set-aside for small ports, including Siuslaw, in the federal Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, commission President Ron Caputo said, “I emailed Pacific Northwest Waterways Association Government Relations Director Heather Stebbings, thanking her for all the work they have done to make this happen.” Get your emergency kit started with these essentials: ❑ Pen and paper ❑ Money ❑ Address and phone numbers ❑ Work gloves ❑ Basic tools We are looking for : • Barbers • Beauticians • Estheticians We provide you with towels, client scheduling and more! No limit to service! We offer very competitive No Appointment Necessary! space rental fees! Come in to Glo and talk to Kristen! This message brought to you by the West Lane Emergency Operations Group. www.wleog.org IDENTIFY • PREPARE • SURVIVE WOMEN & MEN I N B USINESS Name of Business "! #$%&' # , !3(&&54 6*!4 ' & *% ) ) &# '(%" # " " (&"&& '## 74!55!8$29 :&4*;0/4! !' ! # %&#" ' $'#" #% #% !#% '" #" Women in Business will run on 6& October 15 - Deadline: October 4 -$<4 -% 13 Men in Business will run on & October 19 - Deadline: October 17 4 ;-<4 -. %&& " + #" (!% <54= 4!5!& + 4' ! )#%& #% && #(' ' $%&#" '(% 545 *3344' 138 Maple Street • Florence 541-997-1844 In Honor of All Veterans The staff at the Siuslaw News are preparing to publish the annu- al Veterans Day publication, which is a special supplement to the news- paper that is devoted to all military veterans who currently are Florence- area residents or have a connection to this area. If you are interested in sharing your military background information in the annual tribute publication, or in updating information that we have pub- lished previously, please complete this form and submit it to the Siuslaw News. Service photographs are also welcome. Submit forms and photos by e-mail to rcronk@thesiuslawnews.com, by regular mail to Siuslaw News, Attn: Ned Hickson, P.O. Box 10, Florence, OR 97439; or drop off materials at the Siuslaw News office in Old Town, 148 Maple St. If your profile was published in the 2015 Veterans tribute and you do not wish to make any changes to the profile, there is no need to resubmit this form or your military information. Please be sure that all materials are carefully labeled with your name and phone number and are submitted by October 26, 2016. Thank you for participating in this project to remember and honor our veterans. 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