SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017
Washington Federal
celebrates anniversary
Through April, Washington
Federal is celebrating 100
years of serving local com-
munities.
To commemorate the occa-
sion, the Florence bank branch
is inviting area businesses and
residents to join the team for
a Centennial Celebration on
Monday, April 24, from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m., at the bank,
located at 620 Highway 101.
The branch will provide
cake and refreshments and the
celebration will feature a spe-
cial drawing.
All residents are invited
to participate in this compli-
mentary, celebratory event.
“We’re excited to celebrate
F OR
THE LOVE OF
Washington Federal’s first
100 years in banking with our
Florence neighbors. This event
is our chance to say ‘thank
you’ to the community for its
support and trust,” said Arika
McGallia of Washington
Federal. “Throughout chang-
ing economies, Washington
Federal has been committed to
offering sound and safe bank-
ing.
“My team and I are hon-
ored to help continue to make
Florence a great place to live
and do business.”
For more information on
this event contact Washington
Federal Savings at 541-997-
8206.
PHOTOS BY CHANTELLE MEYER/SIUSLAW NEWS
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Next Date is April 15th
9am to 2pm
at the Kingwood entrance to the airport,
located at Kingwood & 27th St.
2016
Collection
Dates:
Pickup load
$10
Small Utility Trailer
(Single Axle)
$10
APRIL 15
Medium Utility
Trailer
(10-12 ft)
$15
JUNE 17
MAY 13
JULY 15
Large Utility Trailer
(12-18ft)
$20
Greater than
20 cubic yards
$20 +$5/yard over
AUGUST 19
SEPTEMBER 16
OCTOBER 21
Bring:
• Tree Clippings
• Leaves
• Grass Clippings
• Weeds
• Prunings
• Brush
DO NOT
Bring your:
• Food &
Household waste
• Animal Waste
• Plastics
• Construction
Debris
• Hazardous Waste
For questions, please contact the
City of Florence Public Works Department at 541-997-4106
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L OVEJOY ’ S
ovejoy’s Restaurant and Tearoom,
195 Nopal St. in Historic Old Town
Florence, held a Florence Area
Chamber of Commerce Business After
Hours on Thursday to celebrate a rib-
bon cutting. Owner Heather Burnem
(above and left, with scissors) cut the
ribbon and welcomed more than 50
guests into the tearoom. Lovingly pre-
pared sandwiches, pasties, desserts and
other hors d’oeurves were paired with
punch and tea. Chamber
Ambassadors helped
coordinate the open-
to the-public event.
Visit florence chamber.
com for information on
upcoming After Hours.
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Realty group names Tim Sapp Realtor of the Year
Florence Realtor Tim
Sapp has been named
2017 Realtor Of The
Year by the Central
Oregon Coast Board of
Realtors.
The award was
announced at the orga-
nization’s annual meet-
ing which was held at
the Florence Events
Center on March 29.
Sapp is the Owner
and Principal Broker of
TR Hunter Real Estate
and has been a real
estate broker since
1991.
The ROTY award
recognizes
Sapp’s
many years of com-
munity service in
Florence.
Tim is a decorated
Vietnam War Veteran
awarded two Silver
Stars, two Bronze
Stars, the Republic
of Vietnam Gallantry
Cross and the Purple
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Tim Sapp
Heart.
He was awarded the
Key to the City for
his work bringing
the Moving Vietnam
Memorial Wall to
Florence in 2001.
He was also instru-
mental in organiz-
ing the Veterans
Day Parade and the
Oregon Coast Military
Museum.
Tim is a “quiet”
giver, donating to
many local projects
and spending hundreds
of hours helping people
in need.
The Central Oregon
Coast Board of Realtors
was established in 1974
in Florence. It provides
professional continuing
education for Realtor
members and is known
for its advocacy for pri-
vate property rights, and
serves as the voice for
real estate in Florence
and West Lane County.
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