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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2016 11 A Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops (CROW) isn’t clowning around, even though youth and community actors dressed up in costume for the second annual Scare- CROW Haunted Maze last weekend. CROW’s serious dedication to the arts was honored with two new grants this week. “It was the best news to get this weekend,” said CROW Artistic Director Melanie Heard. “I went out to my mailbox and found the news. I almost did a happy dance!” No wonder Halloween is one of Heard’s favorite holi- days. CROW received $3,000 from the Autzen Foundation. This grant has been awarded to social service, arts and cul- ture, educational and youth- centered organizations in Turf from 1A “The scale of damage, since it is torn up so horribly, is real- ly going to take some serious rehabbing,” Helberg said. “First you have to take out the clumps of dirt and rake the area so it grows in evenly and then you have to reseed, so it’s a long process of recovery.” The time required to rehab Honoring 100 years of Sigslaw River Coast Ggard Station Outbreak Parade Begins at 1pm Great viewing along the Port Parking Lot and Bay Street. 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Ninety-six statewide organi- zations received grants from $1,000 to $5,000, totalling $300,000. CROW was one of 16 organizations honored in the South Willamette Valley region. “OCF grants are as varied as our state ... but they all have a single goal: improving our community,” OCF’s web- site said. Heard said, “Both grants are for general operational support such as ticketing fees and Florence Events Center rental costs. These funds make it possible for CROW to operate more smoothly and without dividing our focus so greatly. This way, we can uti- lize more of our small profit margin from ticket sales and et cetera for future arts pro- gramming for the kids.” As a nonprofit, all of CROW’s proceeds funnel back into arts programming for area kids. Dance classes, acting instruction and work- shops are all part of what CROW has to offer, as well as the yearly mainstage musical at the events center and sev- eral smaller productions throughout the year. “CROW is exceptionally grateful to both organizations for truly understanding that the arts really do matter. Thank you for supporting the arts — and CROW — in Florence,” Heard said. For more information on CROW, visit www.crowkids. com. a damaged area is only one element of the repair. Cost is another. “I would guess this repair will run into thousands of dollars, when you include staff time, resource applica- tion and seeding,” he said. Helberg requested that any visitors to the park call the Honeyman main office if they witness any destructive behavior. He said,“Really we just want to bring it to everyone’s attention that this kind of behavior is going on in our day use area. We would just love a hand. If anybody sees anything out of the ordinary or if they see something they are unsure of, they should just report it to us.” Honeyman State Park is three miles south of Florence on Highway 101. The park office can be reached at 541- 997-3851. Fred Meyer, Bi Mart, Rite Aid and the Peace Harbor walk in clinic. “Back in 2009, the H1N1 Swine Flu cost about $9 billion nationally. We shouldn’t be spending that on healthcare. We shouldn’t be spending money on a disease that is pre- ventable,” Davis said. Davis said Lane County is also experiencing a significant rise in the number of syphilis cases. “Our syphilis rates are out of control as well. We are seeing over a 1,000 percent increase in Lane County. Four or five years ago I thought syphilis was extinct, but it has had a resurgence,” he said. Davis said the Center for Disease Control (CDC) sees a link between the rise in HIV and syphilis with the decline in safe sex practices. “In 2010, Lane County saw two cases of syphilis, which is on par for a county of 330,000 people. Our new average is 50 to 60 cases and is into both our male and female populations,” Davis said. Untreated, syphilis can lead to internal organ break down and dementia. Davis said all these condi- tions are preventable. Flu can be avoided through vaccina- tions and sexually transmitted diseases can be avoided through simple, inexpensive proactive precautions. For more information, call PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center at 541-997- 6300. Operations like the small community where I grew up in Iowa. People are real friendly. I enjoy that,” he said. Dickerson moved to Florence with his wife Danielle. SVFR Fire Marshall Sean Barrett said, “His background is impressive and his people skills have been really posi- tive.” SPOTLIGHT Burns’s Riverside Chapel – Florence Funeral Home 2765 Kingwood Street • 541-997-3416 • www.burnsriversidechapel.com With a nearly 30-year history serving the Florence area, Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home is the best place for your end-of-life needs. “We’re pretty much a traditional funeral home,” said co- owner Alan Burns. “We do help any family we can in any way possible. We have crematories here, and the public cemetery.” Th e chapel off ers many services to best fi t the client’s needs. “Th e loss of a close friend or family member can be one of the hardest challenges many of us face. Although a natural part of life, the process of mourning is important and personal. Each of us handles the mourning process diff erently. Because of this, we tailor each funeral service to the exact specifi cations of our patrons,” the website said. Th is includes traditional funeral service, cremation, memorial services, transportation and even donation to a university. Alan and Karen Burns moved to Florence from Roseburg in 1987, bringing nine years of past experience with a funeral home. Th ey wanted to provide a family- operated, professional funeral service with the highest quality and compassion for coastal residents. “My wife and I serve everybody we can,” Burns said. Chances are, you know a person or family who has benefi ted from the Burns’ care. Th ey provide service to the communities of Florence, Reedsport, Deadwood, Mapleton, Swisshome and Yachats. Th ey also provide pet cremation services as the only pet crematorium on the Oregon coast. “Our family is honored and privileged to serve your family,” the chapel’s website said. Burns’s Riverside Chapel has been at its current location at 2675 Kingwood St. since construction completed in 2006. Before then, the chapel was located in Old Town. Th e Burns family has also been involved with city government and community organizations over the years. Burns served as city councilor and mayor of Florence. “Back in the early 1990s, there was nobody representing the business community and young families. Everybody in service was a lot of retirees,” Burns said. With his young family, he was able to off er a perspective that refl ected the growing Florence community. And with his small business — the chapel employs four people — he was able to see how the community should work with business owners. “Our family will take care of yours when you need it most,” Alan said. “It’s so important to provide the utmost kindness and comfort for people at such a challenging time.” Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home Memorial, Funeral & Crematory Services “Our family helping your family with dignity, respect & integrity.” from 1A experience and understanding will be very keen in leading our people that way,” Langborg said. Dickerson, who was raised in Iowa, enjoys the similari- ties between Florence and his old hometown. “The community is a lot Hoberg’s Complete Auto Repair www.hobergsautorepair.com 345 Hwy. 101 541-997-2413 Kevin McMullen 3rd Generation Owner hobergsautorepair@gmail.com Serving Your Auto Needs Since 1945 HIT THAT LIKE 2765 Kingwood St., Florence www.burnsriversidechapel.com 541-997-3416 BUTTON! F ACEBOOK . COM /S IUSLAW N EWS CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK CROW earns grants totalling $8,000