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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2017 C ITY SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT 3 A Library to host Oregon covered bridge expert ON TAKE - OUT CONTAINERS Oregon covered bridge expert and enthusiast Jerry The City of Florence’s verbal input. Russell of Salem will talk Environmental Management The primary motivation is about the history and location Advisory Committee (EMAC) to reduce foam litter in and of Oregon’s many covered is surveying consumers and around the Florence area, bridges on Saturday, July 15, at businesses in Florence about especially in lakes, creeks and 1 p.m. in the Bromley Room at their use and opinions of along ocean beaches. Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 expanded polystyrene foam Other potential benefits Ninth St. in Florence. This food and beverage containers. include reducing the costs to presentation is part of the The Florence community process recycling at recovery library’s Adult Summer will have an opportunity to facilities due to foam contami- Reading “Build a Better meet with EMAC at a Public nation (foam is not recyclable World” program. Forum to be held at City Hall locally), reducing harm to Russell is a state expert in on Monday, July 17, at 6:30 wildlife and improving human covered bridges, and Oregon p.m., at Florence City Hall. health. features the largest collection This public forum will be an For more information, con- of them in the West. opportunity to learn more tact Wendy FarleyCampbell at The heyday of covered about the efforts regarding the Florence Planning Dept. bridge building in Oregon foam containers and to provide by calling 541-997-8237. occurred between 1905 and 1925, when there were an esti- mated 600 covered bridges in New Glo Sugar Scrubs the state. By 1977, this number All natural with 3 ingredients. All scrubs made in-house! had dwindled to 56. Coffee * Green Tea * Sweet Orange The Covered Bridge Society of Oregon, of which Russell is the vice-president, works to C ensure the preservation of Oregon’s covered bridges for future generations. Society members work with legislators, & Hair Salon local governments, news organizations and historical m societies to provide funding, Je maintenance and protection to much save the state’s roofed bridges. 138 Maple Street Not only does the society Florence work to preserve the actual 541-997-1844 FLORENCE ROTARY CLUB’S 8TH ANNUAL “COOL AT THE COAST” SUMMER GOLF SPECTACULAR AT OCEAN DUNES GOLF LINKS (541) 997-3232 www.coolatthecoast.com Saturday, August 5, 2017 • Shotgun Start 10 a.m. 2017 FORD MUSTANG HOLE IN ONE PRIZE SPONSORED BY THREE RIVERS CASINO RESORT Teams of four • Scramble format • Gross & Net Divisions Tee prizes: Long Drive, Accuracy Drive, and KPs on all Par 3s Prize Drawings • Long Putt Contest • $5,000 putt-off Entry Fee $85 per player, $340 per foursome Includes beverages on the course, breakfast snacks, cart, and lunch 2017 Cool at the Coast Sponsors Florence Eye Clinic • 1285 Restobar • Dr. Brian Holmes & Dr. Justin Linton Heceta Self Storage • Best for Hearing • Peace Harbor Medical Center Janet Huston • Florence In Bloom • First American Title Company Florence Yamaha • Fairway Estates at Sandpines • Lane Community College Bridgewater Restaurant • On Your Feet with a Splash • Breen Marine PHOTO BY MARY COLGAN-BENNETTS Pengra (Fall Creek) Bridge near Jasper, Ore. physical structures, they also document historic locations of bridges no longer in existence. This interesting and inform- ative historic bridge talk by Russell is accompanied by an extensive and marvelous pho- tograph display, “The Covered Bridges of Lane County,” taken by the library’s own Mary Colgan-Bennetts. Over many months, Colgan-Bennetts, an avid photographer, took pic- tures of each of the 20 Lane County covered bridges. Posted with each photo is information about the bridge. This is a must-see exhibit and will be on display in the library lobby through July 31. The covered bridge program is open to the public and will appeal to all who want to learn the fascinating history of the covered bridges of Oregon, including their locations. For more information about this and other adult summer reading programs, visit the Siuslaw Public Library, call 541-997-3132 or visit www.siuslawlibrary.org. Matheny retires from OPB after 21 years Judy Matheny, a long-time employee of Oregon Pacific Bank, retired Friday after 21 years at Oregon Pacific Bank and 37 years in the banking industry. Matheny is well known in the community for her work in the bank’s Trust Department, where she worked as a Trust Officer assisting many area residents with estate planning and settlement, wealth man- agement and a variety of other trust and fiduciary services. Matheny’s banking career began in 1992, when she worked as a teller, financial services representative and Branch Consolidation Specialist for the First Interstate Bank of Oregon in Eugene. In 1996, she was hired by Oregon Pacific Bank as an administrative assistant for the bank’s Trust and Investments COURTESY PHOTO Judy Matheny Department. After earning her Certified Trust & Financial Advisor (CTFA) designation in 2001, it wasn’t long until she became a Trust Officer in 2002 and was promoted to Assistant Vice President in 2005. “Working with Judy was one of the greatest pleasures I ever had,” says Jay Boelter, Director of Trust & Wealth Management Services. “Judy was a big part of our trust department. Her knowledge and years of experience helped bring the department to where it is today. “She set a great example for everyone at work. She was a role model by the ways of her teamwork, diligence, efficien- cy and friendliness. All of us here at Oregon Pacific Bank wish her the very best in her retirement.” Matheny personally inter- viewed and hired her succes- sor, Tina Meyers, in 1998. Meyers will be filling Matheny’s role as Trust Officer and CTFA for Oregon Pacific Bank’s Trust Department in Florence. Learn more about Oregon Pacific Bank’s trust department by visiting www.opbc.com/ trust-administration. Fire Marshal gives wildfire prevention tips State Fire Marshal Jim Walker is cautioning Oregonians and summer visi- tors to be vigilant with wildfire prevention and safety. The OSFM encourages everyone to follow these wild- fire prevention guidelines: • Know fire risks and obey fire restrictions, such as camp- fire bans. • Avoid parking or driving on dry grass as hot vehicles can start a wildfire. • Vehicles are required to have a shovel and fire extin- guisher or at least a gallon of water in many areas. • Do not use candles, fire- works, tiki torches or other SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY JULY 15 JULY 16 JULY 17 Partly Cloudy Sunny 64°F 51°F 67°F 49°F open flames in wildland areas. • Remember that sky lanterns are illegal in Oregon airspace. • Dispose of smoking mate- rial in deep, sturdy ashtrays. For more wildfire preven- tion information and restric- tions, visit www.keeporegon green.org. 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