Project
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The format of the conversa-
tions was designed to encourage
attendees to share their relevant
experiences and to actively lis-
ten to the presenter and the
other voices in the room.
This is an intentional and
important aspect of the series
that creates an advantage for
those listening and speaking.
“We have literally hundreds
of organizations from across the
state that have participated in
the project, holding conversa-
tions with some variations,
depending on their location,
that have resulted in starting a
dialogue between people with
different opinions and perspec-
tives on an issue,” said Davis.
The goal of the project —
initiating conversation — has
been achieved, according to
Spencer.
“The Oregon Humanities
Conversation Project is unique
because it is exactly that, a
conversation. Everyone who
attends is invited to participate
in a discussion about impor-
tant and interesting subjects
with topic experts,” Spencer
said. “It is a really special
opportunity to hear from
friends and neighbors who
may have the same or com-
pletely different opinions
about what you are dis-
cussing.”
For more information or to
view conversation topics, visit
oregonhumanities.org/pro
grams/conversation-project/.
Siuslaw Public Library is
open to all requests for future
discussions from local resi-
dents.
Job Fair
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“I thought we should bring us
all together to share and network.
We learned so much by pooling
resources,” Hickson said. “By
reaching out to the most possible
folks in the area, the fair is one-
stop shopping for both employers
and applicants.”
Thirty-four employers plan to
have tables at the fair, and more
opportunities will also be avail-
able.
The fair will have a greater
variety of offerings this year,
including self-employment oppor-
tunities through Avon and
Berkshire Hathaway Home
Services NW Real Estate and vol-
unteer opportunities with Siuslaw
Valley Fire and Rescue.
“It’s another diverse group rep-
resenting Florence and community
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The council also voted to
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and Economic Opportunities
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In addition, the council
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Groups filled 38 tables with
costumes that fit the “Dancing
with the Stars” theme, including
disco dancers, dapper couples,
1950s teeny boppers, The Village
People, line dancers, cosmonauts
and even Star Wars.
Rotarian Jennifer Connor said,
“Every year I’m really amazed at
the costumes that come out. ...
Everyone who does costumes, it’s
amazing. You guys look great —
you look great every year — but
this year everyone took it to the
next level.”
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businesses and organizations,”
Hickson said.
Another new feature this year is
a bank of computers for people to
fill out online applications.
“Our application is online,”
Hickson said. “We found that it
was a challenge to get people to
apply online. I encourage people
to bring their résumé to best fill out
any forms.”
Youth will also find options for
volunteering and employment.
“We really made an effort to
network with the school districts
and with Camp Florence. A lot of
the youth are job-ready, but this is
their first time job searching,”
Hickson said.
Resources include NW Youth
Corps and area employers who
hire people under 18 years old.
Yachats Angell Job Corps will
potentially be at the fair as well.
Hickson also recommended job
seekers of all ages connect with
Worksource Lane.
“It’s the first place people
should start. Worksource will help
you build your resume and get into
the employment system,” she said.
She said there are a few things
applicants should prepare before
they arrive at the fair, the first
being a prepared résumé, includ-
ing employment and education
history and references.
She continued, “Dress the part
of the job you’re looking for.
Business casual is the norm in
Florence. Be prepared to ask ques-
tions and put your best foot for-
ward. Some businesses will take
your résumé, and some will
require an application. Be ready
either way, and be open to what
people tell you.”
Hickson
advised
asking
employers about what the job
entails and what opportunities are
available.
Do these things, and the right
employers might find a match with
the right applicants.
One huge success last year
came from Shorewood Senior
Living, who received “a surge of
applicants” after the fair, Hickson
said.
“We made initial contact at the
fair and followed up from there,” a
Shorewood representative said.
Before long, Shorewood hired
Horst Jahn as its executive chef.
“We’re very pleased,” the rep-
resentative said.
Hickson said that now is the
perfect time to match employers
and applicants.
“March is a great time to pre-
pare for the busy season. ... The
first step to having a wonderful
summer is having qualified people
here in to fill those empty posi-
tions,” she said.
to establish, define responsibili-
ties and recruit a Housing and
Economic Opportunities project
ad-hoc committee.
Public Works Director Mike
Miller received council approval
to proceed with a $360,000 grant
request from Oregon Parks and
Recreation Development for a
concession stand, restrooms,
storage building and improve-
ments to the softball and soccer
fields at Miller Park. The grant
would require $144,000 in
matching funds that could be
accomplished through city and
volunteer labor, equipment and
material.
Public Works was unsuccess-
ful in obtaining a $750,000 grant
for the project last year.
“We are doing a better job of
outlining where the volunteer
labor will come from,” Miller
said. “We are also working with
Lane Council of Governments to
help us polish this application so
we have a better chance of suc-
ceeding.”
The final action item
approved by the council was to
allow city staff to change the city
code to allow multi-family hous-
ing to be developed on lot sizes
smaller than 5 acres.
Planning Director Wendy
Farley-Campbell said, “There
are only three properties in the
city right now that meet that (5-
acre) requirement.”
According
to
Farley-
Campbell, the city has had six
inquiries on one property in the
last two weeks, but according to
current code, it was too small.
Guard Station Siuslaw River and
Siuslaw Interact Club students
helped during the auction.
“We have a lot of people to
thank,” McMullen said.
McMullen and co-chair Kim
Erickson coordinated a huge team
of Rotarians to pull off the event,
from decorations to auction items,
food and wine to the dance floor.
“Kevin and I would just like to
thank everyone for their over-
whelming support and generosity.
We live in an amazing community
and are very honored to be part of
it,” Erickson said.
Rotarian volunteers decorated
for the event, sought out contribu-
tions, set up, tore down and ran the
auction, including packaging auc-
tion items and ringing up totals.
“Our decorations every year
continue to get better and better,”
McMullen said.
Bright stars, red carpet and opu-
lent red and gold decorations hung
from the ceiling and festooned the
events center.
Decorating Committee chair-
woman Crystal Farnsworth said,
“In the case of the Rotary Auction,
it definitely takes a club.”
Rotarians also stepped in with a
record number of donated
desserts.
McMullen said the sale of
desserts alone brought in more
than $6,200.
Father-son duo Blair and Bob
Sneddon auctioneered during the
live auction with good-natured rib-
bing.
The auction featured many
“stars,” but McMullen and
Erickson made a special point to
thank the cashiers who rang up
$93,000 in less than 20 minutes at
the end of the auction.
The show went on past 10:30
p.m. as some people danced to
beats laid down by DJ Al Rojas.
The Florence Rotary Auction is
a tradition that has lasted since
1962 and has raised a total of
$1,462,276.63 for youth scholar-
ships, community events and proj-
ects.
The retailer noticed the failed
pesticide results in the CTS on
March 10, and immediately con-
tacted the OLCC.
A wholesaler transferred the
product to the retailer before the
pesticide results were recorded in
the OLCC Cannabis Tracking
System.
The affected marijuana has a
label that includes one of the fol-
lowing OLCC License numbers:
• 050-1002850B56E
• 060-100301304FE
• 050-1002850B56E
The following package num-
bers are also included in the
recall:
• Blue Magoo: 1A40103000
05B05000000772
• Blue Magoo: 1A40103000
05B05000000769
• Blue Magoo: 1A40103000
05911000000005
The remainder of the affected
nine-pound batch of marijuana
flower has been placed on admin-
istrative hold pending the out-
come of an additional pesticide
retest.
Consumers who have these
recalled products should dispose
of the products or return them to
the retailer where they were pur-
chased.
There have been no reports of
illness.
Contact the product retailer
and/or the Oregon Poison Center
at 800-222-1222 for more infor-
mation.
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