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About The Siuslaw news. (Florence, Lane County, Or.) 1960-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 21, 2017)
2 | FIRE PREVENTION WEEK | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2017 F IRE P REVENTION & P ROTECTION Ron was hired in July 2007 as Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer for the Oregon Pacific Bank, and was appointed as President and CEO in August 2013. Ron serves on the Lane Community College Advisory Board, is active with the Florence Rotary Club, and is a strong supporter of the Boys and Girls Club of West Lane County. Ron is a graduate of Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington and has been in banking since 1989. Ron is the board chairman of the Peace Harbor Medical Center Community Board of Directors and a member of the Peace Harbor Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors. Ron Green F LORENCE H EATING & S HEET M ETAL , I NC . Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue Board of Directors Woody Woodbury G ROCERY O UTLET 2006 Highway 101 • 541-997- 0343 Ned Hickson S IUSLAW N EWS 148 Maple Street • 541-997-3441 1645 Kingwood • 541-997-2422 Elected to the board in May 2015 owner of Grocery Outlet. Woody opened Grocery Outlet in 2005 and enjoys serving his community. He also is a director on the Florence Urban Renewal Agency representing Lane County. Ned Hickson has been a member of the Florence community since 1981. He graduated from Siuslaw High School in 1984 and was a regional chef for Morrison, Inc., where he oversaw opera- tions and restaurant development for res- taurants in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and Kentucky. In 1998, he returned to Florence and began his career as a jour- nalist at Siuslaw News. He is nationally syndicated columnist, author, award-win- ning journalist and was promoted to edi- tor in 2016. He also served as a volunteer firefighter/engineer at Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue from 2010-2015, and was Recruit of the Year in 2010. Elected to the board May 2015- Tony is a Florence native. He is married to Melissa, both are Siuslaw HS graduates. They have two sons Kevin and Kyle, also Siuslaw HS graduates. Tony and Melissa own Tony’s Garage specializing in auto service and repair. The Phillips family including Kevin’s wife Lindsey work in the day to day operations. Tony is a ASE Certified Master Technician. His hobbies and interests include classic automobiles, motorcycles, travel and relaxation time with his family and friends. Married to Lesa and together they have 9 children and 18 grandchildren. He has a been a volunteer member since 1986 and is happily retired. His hobbies include motorcy- cles and ATV’s. Elected to the board in May of 2015. Tony Phillips John Carnahan S ERV P RO OF S OUTH E UGENE /F LORENCE servprosoutheugeneflorence.com •541-345-0115 C OAST I NSURANCE S ERVICES I NC 777 Maple Street (Across from Post office) • 541-997-3455 Administrative Administrative Staff Staff Chief Jim Langborg Chief Jim Langborg has been in the fire service for over 24 years and in EMS for over 30 years. He began his career in the United States Air Force where he served as a Medic. He is married to his wife Tina and they have a 25-year-old daughter who lives in Vancouver, WA. When Jim and his wife aren’t working, they enjoy riding ATVs, fishing, and camping. Jim’s interests in the Fire Service and EMS began early in life after becoming a fan of the TV show “Emergency.” Jim and his wife consider the Pacific Northwest their home and were thrilled when they had the opportunity to live in Florence and become part of the incredible team of SVFR and WLAD. H ECETA S ELF S TORAGE 87632 Hwy. 101 • 541-997-9702 Captain Jeff Larson I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. Riding and fixing up motorcycles. Long walks on the beach with my girlfriend Shelbey and our dog Jimmy. I joined the SVFR Team to support my hometown after I left the USAF after 6 years. I love what I do as the training officer because I know I make a difference. N EW C ONCEPTS S ALON • V ANESSA C OMBEST 1569 9th Street • 541- 902-7712 Holly Lais I went through SVFR Volunteer Firefighter Academy in August 2017 and joined their Administrative team the same year. I am currently working hard to become an EMT. I have a wonderful husband, Kore (married this September) and a happy Cocker spaniel named Marley. I enjoy hiking, kayaking, reading, and cozying up on the couch with a hot cup of tea. O REGON P ACIFIC B ANK 1355 Hwy 101 • 541-997-7121 Div. Chief/Fire Marshal Sean Barrett Sean has been an active member of the fire Department since 1987. Proudly married to his beautiful bride, Robyn, has 3 children, 2 step-sons and 4 grandchildren. Sean enjoys camping, boating, and riding his ATV. He also restores antique fire apparatus and collects fire memorabilia. His primary focus is the department… just ask his family. Recruiting & Retention Coordinator Pete "Boa" Warren Boa entered the department in 2006, was '07 Recruit of the Year, '09 FIrefighter of the Year and '12 Officer of the Year. President of a Transportation Brokerage, he and his wife Elke, have two children. "You'll frequently see me riding my scooter around town. I like to take care of business from one of the many great coffee shops here in Florence. I'm thankful for the opportunity to once again serve the community like I did when I was in the Air Force. Both types of services create unique bonds which lasts forever." F LORENCE J ANITORIAL S ERVICES H ECETA S ELF S TORAGE 541-997-2385 87632 Hwy. 101 • 541-997-9702 Mary Dimon Mary joined SVFR in 2012 as a firefighter, works presently at Administrative assistant. She has 3 children, Kevin, Kalli and Raelee. 4 Grandbabies, Andre, Michael, Stella & Nicholas. Mary enjoys spending time with family & especially love spending time with the grands. She also enjoys hiking, traveling, Gardening, & Beachcombing. J AMIE M ILLS Division Chief Jim Dickerson Julie joined the department in 2014 and is married to Bill, a former Firefighter in Kern County. Her hobbies include volunteering at the Elks Lodge, kayaking, hiking and riding ATV’s. Julie was previously a paramedic in Bakersfield, CA. Finance/HR Mgr, Julie Brown C RAIG D RAFTING & D ESIGN 997-6926 Division Chief Jim Dickerson started with SVFR in 2016, began his career in emergency services in 1996, and serves in the USCG Reserves as a damage controlman. OPS graduated from Drake University in Des Moines, IA with degrees in Pre Law, Political Science, and Sociology and has been a professor for two community college fire/ems programs. OPS and his wife Danielle enjoy travel, motorsports, movies, and music. Chief Dickerson loves the challenge of the fire service and is excited to be a part of SVFR. J AMIE M ILLS Career Career Firefighters Firefighters Started with SVFR in 2014, works as a full time firefighter/EMT for SVFR. Maried to Malanie, they ahve dones Dan, Cody and Stevie, He enjoys hunting, softball, hiking, fishing, and anything outdoors. Tony Miller PJ Crescioni Started with SVFR in 2013, works as a Firefighters/Engineer/ EMT for SVFR. Married to Danielle, their dog, Bella is like their kid. He enjoys riding motorcycles, 4x4ing, hiking, hunting, fishing, love fighting fire and fixing things. C OUNTY T RANSFER & R ECYCLING S IUSLAW S CHOOL D ISTRICT O FFICE 541-997-8233 2111 Oak St • 541-997-2651 Started in 2012 at SVFR is a career Senior Captain at SVFR married to Claire, they have three children, Caleb, Talia, & Dylan. He enjoys hunting, fishing, spending time with family and friends. Captain Andy Gray S TREETS I NSURANCE 1234 Rhododendron • 541-997-8574
