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2 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2017 OBITUARY YOUNKERS—Terrence (Terry) Frederick Younkers, 75, of Florence, passed away Oct. 27, 2017, at his residence, Elderberry Square. Terry was born in Hammond, Ind., on Terrence Dec. 27, Younkers 1941, to Fred and Betty (Ruble) Younkers. He spent his early years in Indiana, until the family moved to California when he was nine. Terry joined the U.S. Navy right after finish- ing high school. After his Navy service, he worked on movie sets for Universal Studios. He also worked in fiberglass building speedboats and dune buggies. ODOT START TO In 1970, he moved to Florence and it was here he settled, raised his family and lived the rest of his life. Terry was an avid fisher- man. He owned and operated a commercial fishing boat out of the Port of Siuslaw for many years. After that, he owned and operated Terry’s Dings and Dents auto body repair until retirement. He enjoyed bass fishing at the many local lakes and spending time out- doors. Terry is survived by his mother, Betty Jane Ruble; his brother, Barry Younkers; his children: Rory Dee Carkuff, Tawnie Courtney, Brett Younkers and Kim Howell; his 10 grandchildren: Shad, Shaelein, Madeline, Allison, Ashlie, Meagan, Chelsea, Brenna, Jordan, and Ryan; and four great-grandchildren. ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL S TUDDED The studded tire season in Oregon has began and contin- ues through March 31, 2018. Oregon Department of Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n ( O D O T ) encourages drivers to consider other types of traction tires or chains. A study completed in 2014 concluded studded tires cause about $8.5 million in damage each year on state highways. Alternatives to studded tires include • Chains: Link chains, cable chains or other devices that attach to the wheel, vehicle, or outside of the tire that are specifically designed to increase traction on snow and TIRE SEASON ice. Drivers should note that link chains may not be recom- mended for use on some types of vehicles; check your owner’s manual. Other types of traction tires are available. These traction tires meet Rubber Manufacturers Association standards for use in severe snow conditions and carry a special symbol on the tire side- wall showing a three-peaked mountain and snowflake. ODOT provides bad-weath- er driving tips at www.ore- gon.gov/ODOT/COMM/pages /winterdriving.aspx. Florence-area transient couple arrested for local theft spree B Y N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News This past Tuesday, Nov. 7, Florence Police took a report of a stolen vehicle from the Harbor and First streets area. A witness had observed an unidentified male and female driving a U-Haul pickup in the area during the time of the vehicle theft. In a separate call made to Lane County Sheriffs the next day, a report was given of a vehicle being broken into in the Mapleton area, with a purse being stolen. In that instance, a witness observed a female and a U- Haul pickup in the area closely matching the description from the Florence-area incident. WEATHER DATA D ATE H IGH Oct. 31 Nov. 1 Nov. 2 Nov. 3 Nov. 4 Nov. 5 Nov. 6 62 58 52 53 49 51 51 Rainfall Month: 1.76” L OW R AIN 38 37 44 36 35 36 35 0.00 0.03 0.57 0.06 0.72 0.36 0.02 Week: 1.76” Year: 83.68” FLORENCE POLICE Zachariah and Laura Wells At 9 p.m. that evening, the Florence Police Department was advised that a white U- Haul pickup was in the parking lot of Fred Meyer. After arriv- ing on scene, officers conduct- ed an investigation that led to the discovery of evidence from the two prior incidents, along with evidence of other possible crimes. Correction In the annual Veteran’s Day Tribute section pub- lished Nov. 8, Laurie Fox was listed as serving a tour of duty in Vietnam; Fox was a member of the Women’s Army Corps during the Vietnam era (1969-70) and was a non-combat veteran. Siuslaw News regrets the error. Courtesy of Roger Cunningham Eugene Foot and Ankle Health Center Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons From routine checkups to treatments for surgery, Eugene Foot and Ankle Health Center is equipped to handle all your podiatric needs. Achilles Tendon Ankle Instability Ankle Sprains Arthritic Foot & Ankle Care Athletes Foot Bunions Calluses Corns Crush Injuries Diabetic Foot Comprehensive Rearfoot and Reconstructive Surgery Flat Feet Fungus Toenails Foot and Ankle Fractures. Hammertoes Heel Spurs Ingrown Toenails Injuries Neuromas Plantar Fasciitis Sports Medicine Trauma Warts To help you understand your options, we've included descriptions of some of our leading services on our website. www.eugenefootandankle.com Florenoe 4480 Highway 101 Building G Mon/Tues (541) 997-2319 Eugene 1680 Chambers St. (541) 683-3351 Zachariah Wells, 39, and Laura Wells, 40, were arrested in connection with both the stolen vehicle and purse. The stolen vehicle was recovered in a separate loca- tion. The Wells, both Florence- area transients, have been lodged in the Florence City jail and will be transported to Lane County Jail. Currently, Zachariah Wells has been charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Mischief I, Theft I, Unlawful Entry into a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Mischief II and Theft III. Charges against Laura Wells include Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Mischief I, Theft I, Unauthorized Possession of a Controlled Substance II, Unlawful Entry into a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Mischief II and Theft III. An investigation into other possible crimes is ongoing. On Sunday afternoon, a Florence resident reportedly had her wallet stolen while shopping in Fred Meyer, although a connection with the Wells’ has not been determined at this time. 240 HOURS Is your family prepared? If an emergency happens in our community, it may take emergency workers some time to reach you. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 240 hours. Get your emergency kit started with these essentials: ❑ Battery powered radio ❑ First aid kit an manual ❑ Sleeping bags and blankets (wool or thermal) ❑ Manual can opener ❑ Waterproof/windproof matches ❑ Water storage (1 gallon/person/day) ❑ Water purifi cation tablets ❑ Non-Perishable Food ❑ Utility knife ❑ Emergency candles ❑ Extra eyeglasses and contact lenses ❑ Essential medications This message brought to you by the West Lane Emergency Operations Group. www.wleog.org IDENTIFY • PREPARE • SURVIVE Festival of Trees "Walking Through a Winter Wonderland" What better place than WINE COUNTRY to help people age well? Saturday, November 25 10am to 4pm Serene. Carefree. Easy. That’s life at Hillside. We provide elegant accommodations, restaurant-style dining and all the opportunities to engage your interests, passions and purpose. Call (503) 376-7103 today to schedule your personal visit. 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