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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2017 5 A POLICE LOG Florence Police August 8 Theft was reported in the 2400 block of Oak Street. Fire was reported in the 89000 block of Shore Crest Drive. Arrest, with warrant, was reported in the 1400 block of Highway 101. Dispute was reported in the 2200 block of 12th Street. Trespass was reported in the 2000 block of Highway 101. Arrest, with warrant, was reported in the 600 block of Siano. August 9 Criminal mischief was reported in the 2000 block of Letters 23rd Street. Trespass was reported in the 2000 block of Highway 101. Fraud was reported in the 100 block of Maple Sreet. Arrest, with warrant, was reported at the Florence Jail. August 10 Theft was reported in the 4700 block of Highway 101. Trespass was reported in the 4300 block of Highway 101. Harassment was reported in the 1200 block of 10th Street. Arrest, with warrant, was reported in the 400 block of Ninth Street. DUII was reported at PeaceHealth Harbor Hospital. August 11 Trespass was reported in the 1500 block of Ninth Street. Dispute was reported in the 1200 block of Bay Street. Fight was reported at the Lagoon Campground. Accident, without injury, was reported at Second and Highway 101. Theft was reported on Rhododendron Drive. Theft was reported in the 1400 block of Highway 101. August 12 Theft was reported in the 2000 block of Highway 101. Accident, with unknown injury, was reported on the cor- ner of Ninth and Maple. Animal abuse was reported in the 100 block of Harbor Street. the history or the art can avail them- from 1B selves of the opportunity. S TATUES GLORIFY HISTORY — OF SLAVERY Memorials to those who fought the war to defend slavery are historic. However, in light of the Union pre- vailing in the Civil War, they should not be allowed on public property. This solution would mean the public properties that were “given” the monuments should return them. Those groups can display them someplace where those interested in On the other hand, those who suf- fered racial injustice ought not be reminded of the Confederate leaders as they go about their civic duties in public buildings. And much less should they feel these individuals are glorified. —Mary Lehman Florence N OTHING COULD BE CLEARER In the editor’s opinion piece “Sign Hit and run accident was reported in the 2000 block of Highway 101. August 13 Accident, without injury, was reported in the 2000 block of Highway 101. Theft was reported on 12th Street. August 14 Accident, without injury, was reported in the 9000 block of Highway 101. Arrest, with warrant, was reported in the 1600 block of Rhododendron Drive. August 15 Trespass was reported in the 1600 block of 30th Street. Dispute was reported in the 3700 block of Highway 101. on Hwy 101...,” (Aug. 19), he wrote about “...the selectively ambiguous words of our President.” The President condemned violent groups. Both sides. Nothing could be clearer. Assuming he started condemna- tions by name on the extreme right, how far left would he have to iterate denunciations by name to be unam- biguous? Would it have been enough to stop at that liberal bastion, the ACLU which supported Unite the Right in their suit to have their permit rein- stated? —Ian Eales Florence F ABRICATED PRETENSE OF CIVILITY The character of our contempo- rary and future culture depends, in part, on the extent to which we let Trump-era near-white supremacists and science-deniers misdirect our attention. If they want to celebrate the fact Let me Showcase your property. Richard Beaudro Principal Broker 541 991-6677 Theft was reported in the 1600 block of 10th Street. Theft was reported in the 100 block of Highway 101. Dispute was reported at Gleneda Ridge. Theft was reported in the 700 block of Highway 101. August 16 Arrest, with warrant, was reported on the corner of 18th and Vine. Illegal Burning was reported at Hemlock and Glenada. Arrest was reported in the 1300 block of 11th Street. Criminal mischief was reported in the 2400 block of 16th Street. Theft was reported in the 700 block of Highway 101. Accident, without injury, was reported in the 2200 block of Highway 101. Criminal mischief was reported in the 3400 block of Laurelwood Street. August 17 Shots fired was reported in the 4600 block of Pacific Avenue. Illegal burning was reported 1.25 miles Southeast of Florence. Theft was reported in the 500 block of 18th Street. Child neglect was reported in the 2000 block of 18th Street. Dispute was reported on the corner of 35th Street and Sandpines. that Oregon, as a new state, had sig- nificant racist credentials — it did not finally ratify the 14th Amendment until the 1970s — it speaks to what their values are. 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