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❘ / SIUSLAWNEWS ❘ @ SIUSLAWNEWS WEDNESDAY EDITION ❘ NOVEMBER 16, 2016 ❘ $1.00 Talking turkeys ROLLING TO THE TOP INSIDE — A3 SPORTS — B 126TH YEAR ❘ ISSUE NO. 91 SERVING WESTERN LANE COUNTY SINCE 1890 FLORENCE, OREGON ECONOMY By City sees development growth land Several land sales and construction projects are a sign of healthy development & by sea MARK BRENNAN/SIUSLAW NEWS A man contemplates the Pacific Ocean at Heceta Beach near Driftwood Shores and the Siuslaw River North Jetty. Tomorrow’s Cape Perpetua Land/Sea Symposium focuses on coastal connections O n Nov. 17, the fourth annual Cape Perpetua Land/Sea Symposium will be held at the Yachats Commons in Yachats, a 20-minute drive from Florence. The event will be presented from 5 to 8:30 p.m. by the Oregon Surfrider Foundation and the U.S. Forest Service. The symposium will feature guest speakers State Sen. Arnie Roblan and Rep. David Gomberg, Oregon State University Senior Research Fellow Francis Chan and presenta- tions from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and the Oregon State Police. The purpose of the symposium, according to Surfriders Oregon Policy Coordinator Charlie Plybon, is to promote community awareness and involvement in the current B Y M ARK B RENNAN Siuslaw News research and stewardship programs ongoing in the Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve. Plybon said, “The symposium is a great opportunity to network and speak with indi- viduals and groups that are involved with the Cape Perpetua reserve and discuss how to build upon recent progress in safeguarding this vital resource.” Plybon also pointed out that the health of the ocean is directly tied to the land, which is the reason for the inclusion of “land” in the events title. Plybon said, “The ocean and terrestrial land are connected and healthy oceans require healthy terrestrial habitats to support both ter- restrial and ocean habitats.” That is also the reason that Haley Epperly, from ODFW will be discussing the importance of maintaining the health of the forests and parks that allow public access to the ocean. Laura Anderson, owner of Local Oregon, one of the coast’s premier seafood destina- tions, will give the symposium’s keynote address. Anderson is also a member of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission and works with the Newport Pacific Heritage and Maritime Center. There is no charge for admittance to the event and food and beverages will be provided. For more information or to register, go to www. eventbrite.com/e/cape-perpetua-land- sea-symposium-2016-tickets-28517128499?aff or contact Charlie Plybon at 541-961-8143. Siuslaw Valley chooses new volunteer coordinator Station 2 Chief Peter Warren selected to fill 4-year FEMA grant position B Y J ACK D AVIS Siuslaw News S INSIDE iuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue (SVFR) Old Town Station 2 volun- teer chief Peter Warren was selected over four other applicants to be SVFR’s new Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Coordinator. Warren, 58, an 11-year volunteer with SVFR, moved to Florence with his wife Elke 12 years ago after retiring from the U.S. Air Force. Fire Chief Jim Langborg said, “We had an extensive selection process that involved an application review and five different assessment stations that cov- ered everything from interviews to sce- nario based situations that would be faced in this job. “We had five applicants compete for the position. They all did well, but Pete rose to the top,” Langborg added. The position was made possible through a four-year Staffing and Adequate Firefighting Response grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Ambulance . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Library Tidings . . . . . . . . . . . Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 B6 A6 A4 Peter Warren JACK DAVIS/SIUSLAW NEWS According to Langborg, the FEMA grant totals more than $650,000 over four years and will fund the new position and pay for equip- ment, recruitment and training for new volun- teers for SVFR, Mapleton Rural Fire District (RFD) and Swisshome/Deadwood RFD. “We really need help in the recruitment Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Scoreboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B Weather Data . . . . . . . . . . . A2 THIS WEEK ’ S aspect here,” Warren said. “Recruitment and retention has dropped off signifi- cantly in some years. It is tougher now. Most families have two breadwinners now and there is not very much spare time. But it is a very important mission to have a department here. He added, “By having enough volun- teers, it will be beneficial for every- body.” Langborg said Warren has a list of goals to achieve for his first year, includ- ing recruiting 20 new volunteers; 12 for SVFR, four for Mapleton RFD and four for Swisshome/Deadwood RFD. In addition to recruiting, Warren’s first year goals include holding two joint recruit academies by Dec. 1, 2017 and certifying 15 volunteer firefighters trained at the Firefighter-1 certification level by Dec.1, 2017. Warren feels his military experience will help in his new job assignment. “One of the positions I held in the Air Force had a direct relationship to recruiting See ’Tis the season for giving 16th annual Food Share Pounding returns Nov. 19 The 16th annual Pounding for Florence Food Share, a holiday food drive, continues the Saturday before Thanksgiving thanks to host Cindy Wobbe and event sponsors KCST Coast Radio and Grocery Outlet. This year’s event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 19 at Grocery Outlet, 2066 Highway 101. Wobbe founded the event with Coast Radio’s Jon Thompson in 2001 to match dona- tions — pound for pound — for Florence Food Share. For every pound of food that the com- munity raises, the anonymous donor will make an equal contribution in dollars. People can donate any item, including fresh ingredients, frozen foods and supplies for a traditional Thanksgiving meal. The staff at Grocery Outlet, led by owner Woody Woodbury, will label many of Florence Food Share’s needed items. To donate to the Pounding, go to Grocery Outlet on Saturday, Nov. 19, and make a dona- tion of canned foods, frozen turkeys, holiday treats and other goods. People can even donate cash. For a full list of ways to donate to Florence Food Share, visit www.florence foodshare.org. COORDINATOR 11A TODAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 52 43 54 43 56 48 58 50 WEATHER Full Forecast, A3 Recent new commercial construction and land sales in Florence indicate signs of a strengthening B Y J ACK D AVIS economy. Siuslaw News The City of Florence is finaliz- ing plans and finances for the $3.3 million Public Works facility construction project. City Project Manager Megan Messmer said construction of the project will begin early January with a completion deadline for the new facility set for June 30, 2017. The city will make a decision on which bid to accept for the 13,696 square-foot Public Works facility by Dec. 19. Sealed bids were due yesterday on more than 14 acres of land across Quince Street from the Florence Events Center. The largest Quince Street parcel, totaling 13.39 acres with 6.33 acres of useable land, had a minimum bid price of $720,000. It is zoned for multiple-family, lodging, assisted living and additional commercial uses. The two development sites were offered as part of the Realty Marketing/ Northwest Fall 2016 Auction that ended Nov. 15. Options Counseling and Family Services has broken ground on phase 1 of a 2-phase 4,165 square-foot office building on Eighth Street, behind Siuslaw Public Library. Options Counseling and Family Services is a nonprofit mental health and family services agency operating in eight Oregon cities, including Florence. The new construction will expand the organization’s Florence outreach. At least one more potential new business will be discussed during the Nov. 21 city coun- cil meeting. For more information, go to the City of Florence’s website at ci.florence.or.us. S IUSLAW N EWS 2 S ECTIONS ❘ 20 P AGES C OPYRIGHT 2016 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM
