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2 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017 BARRETT—Julie Barrett, who was a long-time resident of Florence, passed away unexpected- ly Feb. 23, from com- plications of surgery. Julie was diagnosed Julie Barrett 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. Siuslaw Public Library soon to be tobacco free zone The Siuslaw Public Library District Board recently voted to designate the Florence cam- pus of the Library District a smoke and tobacco free cam- pus. The act was taken at the Board’s regular meeting held on Wednesday, March 15, and the new policy will take effect April 15. The new policy prohibits tobacco use and smoking in all forms in or on property owned by the Library District. Devices utilized for the use or smoking of tobacco are also included in the prohibition. These include electronic cigarettes, inhalant delivery systems,smoke-free oral tobacco use, cigarillos, cigars, pipes, hookahs, and any other preparation or delivery method of tobacco. The new policy applies to employees, patrons, and all other visitors. Tobacco use or smoking will be allowed in enclosed vehicles parked more than 25 feet away from any entrance or air intake vent. For more information about the new policy please visit the Siuslaw Public Library in per- son, call 541-997-3132, or visit the Library’s website at www.siuslawlibrary.org. Florence Municipal Court March 21 Nickolus McKane Ough pleaded guilty to failure to carry or present a valid license. He was sentenced to four days in Florence City Jail. He must pay $525 in fines. Chelsie Marie Kelley plead- ed no contest to criminal tres- pass. She was sentenced to four days in Florence City Jail. She must pay $375 in fines and not contact or be in or about the residence or place of SVFR recieves improved protection class rating Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue is pleased to announce that they have received an improved insurance protection class rating from the Insurance Service Office (ISO). ISO is an organization that provides information on fire loss risk to insurance compa- nies. Insurance companies use ISO ratings to determine prop- erty insurance rates. The previous rating was a 5/10 rating and the new rating is a 4/10. Fire Chief Jim Langborg stated that properties within five road miles of a fire station H IGH March March March March March March March 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 55 52 52 56 56 59 51 Rainfall Month: 12.80” 1.89 1.58 0.02 0.16 0.82 0.00 0.60 Week: 5.07” Year: 46.81” stop; however, the driver failed to yeild. The deputy pursued the vehicle at varying speeds aver- aging 45-55 miles per hour. The driver of the stolen vehi- cle eventually stopped when she encountered downed trees on a gravel road and was unable to go any further. The deputy was able to take the suspect, 48-year-old Pruett, into custody without incident. Pruett was lodged at the Douglas County Jail on charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and attempting to elude police in a vehicle. Douglas County Sheriff's Office was assisted by Lane County Sheriff’s Office and Reedsport Police Department. CRAIG’S Bar-n-Que (Maple and Highway 101 in Florence) L OW R AIN 50 42 36 38 35 33 41 qualify for the improved rat- ing. Langborg advised that ISO also includes a sub-cate- gory rating that includes prop- erties within five to seven road miles of a fire station and a credible water source. Chief Langborg recom- mends that fire district proper- ty owners contact their insur- ance companies to determine if these improved ratings could lower their property insurance rates. Citizens wanting more information can call Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue at 541- 997-3212. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office arrested Bobbie Pruett, a Florence- area tran- sient, on Thursday after a pur- suit involv- ing a stolen vehicle. Around 2:30 p.m. Bobbie Pruett on March 23, a deputy in the Reedsport area overheard Oregon State Police looking for a stolen sil- ver Volvo from the Lane County area. A short time later, the deputy spotted the vehicle on Lower Smith River Road near mile marker 7. The deputy confirmed the vehicle was stolen and attempted to make a traffic Now open at the Pro Lumber parking lot WEATHER DATA D ATE employment of the victims. Benjamin Von Fisk pleaded guilty to harassment. He was sentenced to two days in Florence City Jail and must report to treatment. He must pay $625 in fines and not con- tact or be in or about the resi- dence or place of employment of the victim. Lori Lynette Reseigne pleaded no contest to improper use of dialing 911. She must pay $450 in fines and report to treatment. 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