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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2017 POLICE LOG Florence Police March 14 Harassment was reported in the 1000 block of Eighth Street. Accident, with injury, was reported in the 200 block of Chestnut Street. Dispute was reported in the 3500 block of Oak Street. Fire was reported in the 91000 block of Highway 101. Harassment was reported in the 1000 block of Maple Street. Trespass was reported in the 5600 block of Highway 126. March 15 Accident, without injury, was reported at milepost 12 on Highway 36. Trespass was reported in the 1600 block of Highway 126. Child abuse was reported in the 100 block of Sailor Lane. Accident, without injury, was reported in the 800 block of Highway 101. Fraud was reported in the 800 block of North Marsh Lane. Fraud was reported in the 2300 block of 18th Street. Accident, without injury, was reported at milepost 19 on Highway 126. March 16 OBITUARIES Trespass was reported in the 87000 block of Lake Point Drive. Bomb threat was reported in the 89000 block of Sutton Lake Road. March 17 Fraud was reported in the 1600 block of Rhododendron Drive. Harassment was reported in the 1400 block of Zebrawood. March 18 Trespass was reported in the 2200 block of 19th Street. Trespass was reported in the 1800 block of Highway 126. Dispute was reported in the 89000 block of Levage Drive. Accident, with vehicle and bicycle, was reported in the 3500 block of Myrtle Street. Dispute was reported in the 5600 block of Highway 126. March 19 Rescue was reported in the vicinity of Baker Beach Road. March 20 Trespass was reported in the 85000 block of Highway 101. Theft was reported in the 1700 block of Highway 126. Dispute was reported in the 87000 block of Rice Road. Dispute was reported in the 3800 block of Highway 101. Department of Revenue warns of identity theft Personal income tax returns are due April 18, but fraudsters could be trying to use your identity to commit tax fraud right now. Tax agencies nationwide are reminding taxpayers to protect their tax information through- out the year, but to be especial- ly careful this time of year, when tax documents might be more accessible to criminals. “Fraudsters are always look- ing for more information to use in submitting bogus refund claims,” said Ken Ross, the head of the Oregon Department of Revenue’s anti-fraud efforts. “Protecting taxpayers from identity theft goes hand-in- hand with protecting the state from tax fraud.” Ross said that fraudsters won’t hesitate to grab data off of an unsecured Wi-Fi network or steal the W-2 from your purse in your car, if the opportunity arises. Taxpayers keeping their own tax information secure is an important part of combating fraudsters. What do I need to know as a taxpayer? Protect your information help keep sensitive information out of the wrong hands by doing the following: • Beware of phishing scams, where fraudsters will try to get you to share personal informa- tion by email or over the phone by pretending they already know it. Calls that ask you to “confirm” your Social Security number are a common exam- ple. • Be cautious when using Wi-Fi. Unsecured Wi-Fi net- works are a popular target for hackers, especially as more taxpayers connect their mobile devices to them. • Change passwords fre- quently. Experts recommend changing passwords every 60- 90 days and not using the same password in multiple places. • Keep tax documents physi- cally secure and inaccessible to criminals. If your tax docu- ments aren’t in your presence, keep them locked up. • Hang up on suspicious phone calls. No matter how urgent someone makes a situa- tion sound, you can always hang up, call the Department of Revenue at their published phone number 503-378-4988 or 1-800-356-4222, and know that you’re dealing with an actual employee. • Verify your identity. Revenue staff follow up on sus- picious tax returns. When you file your return, they’ll send you a letter if they’re not sure it’s legitimate. If you get an identity verifi- cation letter, respond as soon as you can. You can verify your identity by mail or by taking an online identity verification quiz. Report identity theft if you think or know your identity was stolen at www.oregon.gov /dor, or call 503-947-2000. Septic repair loans coud be offered through DEQ SALEM — The Oregon Senate has passed a bill allow- ing residents and small busi- nesses with failing septic sys- tems to use an existing low- interest loan program to assess and potentially hook up with existing community septic sys- tems. Senate Bill 812, which was passed on a 27-0 vote on the Senate floor Monday, specifies that septic system loan funds can be used to conduct a regional evaluation of commu- nity on-site septic systems to determine if repair or replace- ment is necessary. It also says that if a commu- nity septic system is available that the loan funds must be used to connect to the existing septic. The home or business then would be disconnected from the onsite system that had been failing. “This bill allows residents or businesses that have failing septic systems to connect to community systems, when one exists and it’s possible for them to do that,” said Sen. Arnie Roblan (D-Coos Bay), who carried the bill. “This makes it easier and cheaper for people to hook up to existing systems that work, when it’s possible, without having to completely rebuild their system.” This bill adds clarity to spe- cific grant agreement compo- nents for the low-interest loan program administered by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and created by Senate Bill 1563 in the 2016 Legislative Session. That bill appropriated $250,000 to DEQ to administer the low-interest loan program. Loan funds can be used to replace, upgrade and evaluate residential and small business on-site septic systems that are failing. When there is an exist- ing sewer system, funds can be used to hook up to that, but the clarification in SB 812 was necessary to include communi- ty septic systems as a qualify- ing alternative. More than 30 percent of Oregonians rely on septic sys- tems to treat wastewater from their homes and businesses. Failing and malfunctioning systems can pollute Oregon’s land and waterways with raw sewage, creating significant public health hazards. “It’s good for the environ- ment and water quality and $9 | $8 Senior/Student/Military | $7.50 Matinees Before 3 | $7 Child | $6.50 Members | Performing Arts: $19/$15/$10 Now Showing March 24 - 30 FRI 24 12:40 PM BEAUTY AND THE BEAST – [No Passes] 3:00 PM PG 129 MIN - “Here’s some Disney magic for 5:50 PM you: The new Beauty and the Beast actually improves upon the animated classic.” USA Today 8:40 PM SAT 25 SUN 26 MON 27 TUE 28 WED 29 THU 30 12:50 PM 3:00 PM 5:50 PM 8:40 PM 11:50 AM 3:00 PM 5:50 PM 7:30 PM 12:40 PM 3:00 PM 5:50 PM 8:40 PM 12:40 PM 3:00 PM 5:50 PM 8:40 PM 12:40 PM 3:00 PM 5:50 PM 8:40 PM 11:45 AM 3:00 PM 6:20 PM 8:45 PM 5:45 PM THE BOSS BABY PG 97 MIN – Animated blast of fun. 8:00 PM THE BOSS BABY 3D – with Alex Baldwin PG-13 106 MIN – Action/Adventure Manga Classic! I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO – James Baldwin PG-13 95 MIN – Oscar nominated documentary 2:10 PM 6:20 PM GHOST IN THE SHELL 7:20 PM 3:00 PM 6:45 PM 4:05 PM 7:45 PM 2:10 PM 6:20 PM 3:40 PM 1:55 PM 2:10 PM KEDI - NR 80 MIN - “A work of unconditional love 12:10 PM 10:50 AM 2:10 PM 12:10 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 PM 12:10 PM that celebrates a spot on Earth where an odd symbiosis between humanity and a purring segment of nature has flourished for centuries.” LIFE – Stars Ryan Reynolds NR 103 MIN – Sci-Fi/Horror/Thriller “A riveting reminder that it still ain't smart to mess with Mother Nature!” LIFE 3D – And Jake Gyllenhaal 4:20 PM 8:30 PM ROYAL BALLET: THE SLEEPING BEAUTY 5:50 PM 4:20 PM 8:30 PM 8:10 PM 4:05 PM 4:20 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 12:20 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:40 PM 2:35 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 4:55 PM 6:10 PM 6:10 PM 5:00 PM 6:10 PM 6:10 PM 6:10 PM 9:05 PM 8:35 PM 12:20 PM THE SHACK PG-13 132 MIN - Faith-based drama (bestselling 3:15 PM novel was set in the Oregon wilderness) starring 6:00 PM 8:45 PM Octavia Spencer and Sam Worthington. Events & Performing Arts: 5:00 PM 8:40 PM FRI 24 8:35 PM 8:35 PM 8:35 PM 8:35 PM 12:30 PM 12:00 PM 12:10 PM 2:45 PM 3:05 PM 5:40 PM 6:20 PM 8:30 PM 8:35 PM 12:20 PM 3:15 PM 6:00 PM 8:45 PM 12:20 PM 3:15 PM 6:00 PM 8:45 PM 12:20 PM 12:20 PM 3:15 PM 3:15 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:45 PM MON 27 TUE 28 SAT 25 SUN 26 WED 29 THU 30 11:00 AM “Petipa’s ballet is rich with detail, with moments.” PAINTER'S SERIES: THE ARTIST’S GARDEN 12:00 PM 6:00 PM 87 MIN – A study of US Impressionists NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: HEDDA GABLER 6:00 PM 160 MIN – 4 Stars – Ruth Wilson is A+ Box Office opens 30 min. prior to 1 st Film | 1930 HWY 101 | www.citylightscinemas.com | Times: 541-305-0014 public health,” Roblan said. “It benefits rural Oregon tremen- dously.” SB 812 now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration. BARRETT—Julie Barrett, who was a long-time resident of Florence, passed away unexpectedly Feb. 23, from complications of surgery. Julie was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014. She had surgery to remove the cancer the end of January. She fought hard and was in remission when she passed away. She is survived by her mother; five older siblings; her partner of more than 10 years; three children: Jennifer Barrett-Neet, Stefanie Barrett- Dean and Kevin Hoyt. She most enjoyed spending the last five years in the com- pany of her five grandchildren, whom she shares with her ex- husband, Doug Barrett. She was taken way to soon and will be forever missed. A service will be held for her Friday, March 24, at the meeting Yurt at West Woahink State Park, at 2 p.m. Correction WEATHER DATA In the page six photo of the Saturday, March 18, issue of Siuslaw News, “Reno,” a Miniature American Shepherd was mistakenly referred to as “her.” Reno is a male and was awarded a “Select” ribbon at this year’s Westminster Dog Show in New York City. Siuslaw News regrets the error. D ATE March March March March March March March H IGH 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 55 52 52 56 56 59 51 Rainfall Month: 12.80” L OW R AIN 50 42 36 38 35 33 41 1.89 1.58 0.02 0.16 0.82 0.00 0.60 Week: 5.07” Year: 46.81” Courtesy of Roger Cunningham Frank’s 101 Barbershop WELCOMES JEFF STONELAKE Jeff was raised in Florence. He is a Air force Veteran of 27 years. Jeff recently lived in Bend, but is HAPPY to be living back in Florence. Stop by and say hello! Jeffs hours are: Tuesday - Saturday 8am-5pm (cell) 530-575-8251 (shop) 541-902-9588 396 Highway 101, Florence CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 2 A
