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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2016 POLICE LOG Florence Police Dec. 12 Criminal mischief was reported in the 600 block of Highway 101. Criminal mischief was reported in the 2200 block of Kingwood Street. Theft was reported in the 2200 block of 23rd street. Theft was reported in the 1700 block of Highway 126. Fraud was reported in the 800 block of 31st Way. Child endangerment was reported in the 1500 block of 10th street. Theft was reported in the 4700 block of Highway 101. Assault was reported in the 900 block of Highway 101. Dec. 13 Accident, with injury was reported at milepost 182 on Highway 101. Theft was reported in the 900 block of Highway 101. Theft of services was report- ed in the 900 block of Highway 101. Theft was reported in the 200 block of Highway 101. Dispute was reported in the 1600 block of 19th Street. Fraud was reported in the 1600 block of 27th Street. Theft was reported in the 2200 block of Oak Street. Theft of motor vehicle was reported in the 1300 block of Bay Street. Tresspass was reported in the 5600 block of Highway 101. Dec. 14 Theft of services was report- ed in the 2100 block of Spruce Street. Theft was reported in the 1000 block of Highway 101. Dec. 15 Tresspass was reported in the 1800 block of West Park Drive. Dispute was reported at the Darlingtonia Wayside. Theft was reported in the 1000 block of Quince street. Tresspass was reported in the 1500 block of Pine street. Accident, with unknown injury was reported on Heceta Beach Road. Dec. 16 Theft was reported in the 2000 block of Highway 101. The Florence Police Department has received grant funding to support additional DUII enforcement during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday period, Dec. 15 through Jan. 1. These funds are made avail- able to the city from Oregon Impact, which administers DUII grant funding to law enforcement throughout Oregon and the U.S. High visibility enforcement, accomplished by increasing the number of officers on the streets aggressively seeking out impaired drivers, is designed to deter people from driving while intoxicated or otherwise impaired. For more information, con- tact the Florence Police Department at 541-997-3515. BIRTHS OBITUARIES DILKES—Colleen Mills Dilkes, 87, a past resident of Florence, passed away M o n d a y, Nov. 28, 2016, at her home in Clinton To w n s h i p , Mich., sur- Colleen Dilkes rounded by her family and loved ones. Collen was born Nov. 10, 1929, in the New Llano Colony, Leesville La. While residing in Florence, Collen was a member of the Florence Civic Theater, worked with the Big Brother, Big Sister Program and was very much a part of city poli- tics. Colleen was a beautiful and caring wife and mother partic- ipating in numerous school Hit-and-run accident was reported in the 700 block of Highway 101. Dec. 17 Tresspass was reported in the 1500 block of Ninth Street. Shots fired was reported in the 1600 block of Rhododend- ron Drive. Theft was reported in the 3300 block of Oak Street. Accident with unknown injury was reported in the 4700 block of Highway 101. Arrest, with warrant, was reported in the 1100 block of Highway 101. Arrest, with warrant, was reported in the 900 block of Greenwood Street. Burglary was reported in the 400 block of Myeena Loop. Florence police to hold extra DUII enforcement activities throughout the years with her three children. She is survived by her sister Eula Bishop Fish of Florence; her son Larry Knutson of Clinton Township Mich.; son Bob Mills of Florence; and daughter Marcee Mills Teeters of Eugene, Ore.; and numer- ous nieces, nephews, grand- children, great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchil- dren. A celebration of her life will be held this coming summer in Florence. JACKSON—Alline M. Jackson, 91, of Florence, for- merly of Coos Bay, passed away Dec. 16, 2016. Private internment will be held at Ocean View Memory Gardens in Coos Bay. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. FLYNN—June Katherine Flynn, a girl weighing 8 lbs., 15 ozs., was born to Rose Louise Peden and Frankie Lee Flynn of Florence on Dec. 11, 2016, at 12:13 p.m., at PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center. TERRY—Elijah Lane Terry, a boy weighing 7 lbs., 11 ozs., was born to Savannah Marie Driggers and William Counter Terry of Florence on Dec. 16, 2016, at 4:39 p.m., at PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 2 A Greentrees sponsoring free shuttle service Dec. 22, 23 As the holiday season gets into full swing, don’t let the weather or the drive all over town keep you from making that last-minute shopping trip. Greentrees Village will sponsor free shuttle rides for all passengers on the Rhody Express Thursday, Dec. 22, and Friday, Dec. 23. The Rhody Express travels in and around Florence conve- niently serving Old Town, Fred Meyer, Safeway, Grocery Outlet, Three Rivers Casino, Peace Harbor Hospital, the Siuslaw School District and many other areas of Florence. Service is provided hourly each weekday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. For more information about how to access the Rhody Express, service route maps or times, call River Cities Taxi at 541-902-2067 or visit www.ltd .org/Rhody VOICE YOUR OPINION! Write a Letter to the Editor today. Email: E DITOR @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM Elks Community Appreciation Dinner December 25, 2016 12:00 - 3:00 pm The Offi cers and Members of Florence Elks Lodge #1858 Appreciate the Florence Community for Supporting our Lodge. As a token of our appreciation, please join us for a Complimentary Dinner At the Lodge, 1686 12th Street, Florence On Christmas Day from Noon to 3:00 pm. We have a large inventory for your Holiday Shopping! River Cities Taxi will be providing free transportation for those that need it, inside the Florence City Limits Please call 541-997-8520 Fraternally, Joyce Middleton, Exalted Ruler Elks Care Elks Share WE BUY GUNS FLORENCE GUN SHOP B U Y, S E L L & T R A D E 539 H IGHWAY 101, F LORENCE (541) 997-0500 WWW . FLORENCEGUNSHOP . COM
