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4 A ❘ WEDNESDAY EDITION ❘ OCTOBER 5, 2016 Siuslaw News P.O. Box 10 Florence, OR 97439 NED HICKSON , EDITOR ❘ 541-902-3520 ❘ EDITOR @ THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM Opinion Together, we are more than words, ink and paper Whether it comes from your laptop, tablet, phone, local news stand or mail box, home- town newspapers are still a crucial part of a community’s shared experience. What it actually is, of course, is a wallpaper stretch- er. Ok, I’ll stop. The cranks, gears and rollers on this Redington Printer first came off of a Chicago assembly line in 1908. It eventually made its way to Oregon, where it trav- eled the coastline by boat between Coos Bay and Florence, printing and deliver- ing the latest news. It stopped from port to port, offering those communities a shared experience through words, ink and paper. More than 100 years later, that same combination of words, ink and paper is being distributed on a grander scale but with no less importance than it did in the early 1900s. In the lobby of our front office sits the ultimate conver- sation starter, a large mechani- cal device with giant gears, cranks and rollers that I’ve convinced one or two tourists is the very first industrial pasta maker. I might’ve even told a few that it’s a taffy puller. And maybe a mechanical massage chair. I’m sure there’s a photo on someone’s Facebook page somewhere to that affect. What accomplishments we need to remember and which mistakes not to repeat. Today marks the 1,560th time I’ve been a part of pro- ducing this shared experience From the Editor’s Desk N ED H ICKSON They inform, inspire and chronicle the aspects of our lives that define who we are as a community — and do so in a way nothing else does. And just as importantly, they provide a look into the past for future generations, offering a snapshot in time. Who we were. How we got here. we call Siuslaw News. And every time I walk into the office on Wednesday morning and see it sitting on my desk, I marvel at how so many people come together on a deadline twice a week — from reporters and ad designers to office staff, sales people and pressmen — to contribute to the experience we all share between these pages of words, ink and paper. But it’s not just newspaper staff that makes the experience complete. It takes community involvement and support. Without it, the pages are one dimensional rather than a reflection of its readers — the key component to a true com- munity newspaper. For this reason, as we cele- brate National Newspaper Week (Oct. 2 to 8), I want to thank you, our readers and subscribers, for helping make this newspaper what it is through your letters to the edi- tor, press releases, phone calls, bacon-gingersnap cookies, Guest Viewpoints and com- munity columns like “Neighbors” and local arts reviews. Did I mention bacon-gin- gersnap cookies? I’m very proud to be a part of the tradition at Siuslaw News for nearly two decades now — and a member of this special community for even longer. And even though that Redington printer (pasta maker, taffy puller, etc.) is no longer making its way up and down the coast, inspiring com- munity conversation with the latest news, it remains a sen- tinel to that tradition — inspir- ing its own conversation that continues today. Write Siuslaw News editor Ned Hickson at nhickson@thesiuslaw news.com or P.O. Box 10, Florence, Ore. 97439. L ETTERS TO THE E DITOR P OLICY The Siuslaw News welcomes let- ters to the editor concerning issues affecting the Florence area and Lane County. Emailed letters are preferred. Handwritten or typed letters must be signed. All letters should be limited to about 300 words and must include the writer’s full name, address and phone number for verification. Letters are subject to editing for length, grammar and clarity. Publication of any letter is not guaran- teed and depends on space available and the volume of letters received. Libelous and anonymous letters or poetry will not be published. All submissions become the prop- erty of Siuslaw News and will not be returned. Write to: Editor@TheSiuslawNews.com LETTERS In defense of Donald Trump Try to keep this in mind: Donald Trump did not steal your money. Donald Trump did not raise your taxes. Donald Trump did not quadru- ple the price of food. Trump is not stirring a race war. Trump did not leave any U.S. soldiers in Benghazi to be slaughtered and desecrated. Trump did not shrivel our military, and betray our veterans. Trump did not cripple our econo- my. Trump did not increase our debt to 20 trillion dollars. Trump did not ruin our credit, twice. Trump has not destroyed our Social Security Department, making it impossible for Americans to retire. Trump did not double African American unemployment. Trump did not set free all of terrorists in Guantanamo Bay. Trump did not steal your rights, violate U.S. Constitutional law or com- mit treason. Yet Trump is being ripped apart in the news, nonstop. USPS# 497-660 Barrack Hussein Obama, Hillary Clinton and the criminals occupying our government, are not. The media is the Democratic Party. Save our culture. Stop listening to them. Dianna Allison Florence Powerful message There was a wonderful display on the walls in the entrance to the library for the month of September and I hope that people were able to take a few moments to reflect on the power of the message presented by Birgit Lyon, the pho- tographer. It makes me think of the trouble that is hap- pening right now in this country. We are being torn apart by the divisive climate of our politics. We are a nation of immigrants and all have made this country what it is. Granted, there are flaws and troubles like in every family. It takes all of us working together to get a government that works for everyone to be strong and fair to address the needs of every cit- Thanks for the change The fall Single Mom’s Oil Change at the Nazarene Church was a great success. The team changed the oil in 20 cars. A big, big thanks goes to Napa, which pro- vides the oil filters at a deep discount, and to Shell Oil who provides all the oil used. Thank you so much. Elisa Gray Florence Talk is cheap In response to Stephanie Spralding’s “Thoughtful, Sane Letter...” Thank You for your voice of reason. Seems to me, America has lost her moral compass. We are in the midst of mass hysteria on both sides. Is Hillary perfect? A resounding no! Is Trump perfect? No! However awful Clinton’s actions were, they pale in comparison to Trump’s. Talk is cheap. Actions speak louder than words. Please look closely at the experience of both candidates. America is not a for-profit business where we can just claim bankruptcy whenever we like. Vote your conscience, watch the next two debates closely. Listen carefully. Who will attack and tell lies? Who has actual plans for America’s future? God Bless America. Please... Gail Hanson Florence Copyright 2016 © Siuslaw News Publisher, ext. 327 General Manager, ext. 318 Editor, ext. 313 Advertising Director, ext. 326 Office Supervisor, ext. 312 Production Supervisor Press Manager DEADLINES: Wednesday Issue—General news, Monday noon; Budgets, four days prior to publication; Regular classified ads, Monday 1 p.m.; Display ads, Monday noon; Boxed and display classified ads, Friday 5 p.m. Saturday Issue—General news, Thursday noon; Budgets, two days prior to publication; Regular classified ads, Thursday 1 p.m.; Display ads, Thursday noon; Boxed and display classified ads, Wednesday 5 p.m. Soundings, Tuesday 5 p.m. NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTION RATES: In Lane County — 1-year subscription, $71; 10-weeks subscription, $18; Out of Lane County — 1-year subscription, $94; 10-weeks subscription, $24; Out of State — 1-year subscription, $120; Out of United States — 1-year subscription, $200; E-Edition Online Only (Anywhere) — 1-year subscription, $65. Mail subscription includes E-Edition. Website and E-Edition: www.TheSiuslawNews.com WHERE TO WRITE Published every Wednesday and Saturday at 148 Maple St. in Florence, Lane County, Oregon. A member of the National Newspaper Association and Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. Periodicals postage paid at Florence, Ore. Postmaster, send address changes to: Siuslaw News, P.O. Box 10, Florence, OR 97439; phone 541-997-3441; fax 541-997-7979. All press releases may be sent to PressReleases@TheSiuslawNews.com. John Bartlett Jenna Bartlett Ned Hickson Susan Gutierrez Cathy Dietz Ron Annis Jeremy Gentry izen in our country. We need to make sure that we are not build- ing a new wall that will divide us for years. This family needs to be strong and tolerant of each other and work for all. Things can not be fixed by making new classes of people to hate and fear. The world is still suffering from those years of hate when the Berlin Wall was built. We must be better than that. Each vote counts and each person in this fam- ily is important. Nancy Rickard Florence Pres. Barack Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Comments: 202-456-1111 Switchboard: 202-456-1414 FAX: 202-456-2461 TTY/TDD Comments: 202-456-6213 www.whitehouse.gov Gov. Kate Brown 160 State Capitol 900 Court St. Salem, OR 97301-4047 Governor’s Citizens’ Rep. Message Line 503-378-4582 www.oregon.gov/gov U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden 221 Dirksen Senate Office Bldg Washington, DC 20510 202-224-5244 541-431-0229 www.wyden.senate.gov FAX: 503-986-1080 Email: Sen.ArnieRoblan@state.or.us U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley 313 Hart Senate Office Bldg Washington, DC 20510 202-224-3753/FAX: 202-228-3997 541-465-6750 State Rep. Caddy McKeown (Dist. 9) 900 Court St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1409 Email: rep.caddymckeown@state.or.us U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (4th Dist.) 2134 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515 202-225-6416/ 800-944-9603 541-269-2609/ 541-465-6732 www.defazio.house.gov State Sen. Arnie Roblan (Dist. 5) 900 Court St. NE - S-417 Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1705 West Lane County Commissioner Jay Bozievich 125 E. Eighth St. Eugene, OR 97401 541-682-4203 FAX: 541-682-4616 Email: Jay.Bozievich@co.lane.or.us
