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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2018 OBITUARIES form a ‘can-do’ attitude that has permeated through the organization. His talk will discuss how these changes came about, and what is next in keeping the City moving forward. City Club’s program, which is open to the public, will be held in the Bromley Room at the Siuslaw Public Library in Florernce from noon to 1 p.m., followed by a short period for questions. Visit us online: www.TheSiuslawNews.com. | OREGON Before many residents were even notified Tuesday morning, authorities at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service canceled a tsunami watch for the central and north coasts of Oregon and the south coast of Washington. “A small tsunami was observed in Alaska, but this event does not pose a threat to the coastal areas of Washington and Oregon,” a NOAA report stated at 4:28 a.m. “Once again, the tsunami watch has ended for the coastal areas of Washington and Oregon.” At 12:31 a.m. local time on Jan. 22, there was a magni- tude 7.9 earthquake 174 miles from Kodiak, Alaska, which triggered a tsunami watch for the surrounding areas. Tsunami watches are an advance notice to areas that could be impacted by a tsuna- mi at a later time. Watch areas may be upgraded to a warn- ing or advisory status, or can- celed, based on new informa- tion. AARP set to provide free annual tax preparation service AARP is once again provid- ing free tax preparation for the citizens of Florence and the surrounding communities. Federal and Oregon tax returns will be prepared at the Siuslaw Public Library, Bromley Room, 1460 Ninth St., every Monday and Thursday from Feb. 1 through April 12, plus Saturday, April 14, from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Space is limited. People should bring their R E-CORNER ✔ YES PYREX AND OTHER TYPES OF TEMPERED GLASS ARE NOT RECYCLABLE. NO Pick Up YOURS Today! Pyrex bakeware and Coffee Pots are indeed a form of glass, but because of the way it is manufactured to withstand high temperatures, it is not recyclable. Passports are available at the following locations: Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Th e Siuslaw News FRAA - Florence Regional Arts Alliance Backstreet Gallery Vardanian Gallery Th e River Gallery Rodger Bennett Photography Purple Pelican Siuslaw Public Library Florence Events Center Florence City Hall BeauxArts Fine Art Materials & Gallery 2016 return, photo ID, Social Security Card and 2017 tax documents, including health insurance information. For joint returns, both spouses must be present. Sorry, no out-of-state returns. For more information, con- tact David Riordan, AARP Tax-Aide Local Coordinator, at scoredave@hotmail.com or 510-468-1796. Dave’s RV SE In the front-page article “SVFR, WLAD discuss 2017 and Future Plans” (Jan. 20), Siuslaw News would like to clarify that the audit conducted by Chris Mahr was a regular, annual audit, but that a separate review at the request of the Chief Director was conducted into administrative practices and payroll accounting to ensure there were no illegal or unethical activities. Mahr plans to present the audit at the February meetings of the boards of directors of Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue and Western Lane Ambulance District. FLORENCE A statement released by the City of Newport said, “In the event of a local earthquake and tsunami, residents must be prepared to evacuate to higher ground immediately. The grounds shaking from the earthquake will be your first warning of a possible local tsunami.” Western Lane Emergency Operations Group (WLEOG) offers local information about emergency preparedness. For more information and the Florence Tsunami Evacuation Map, visit wleog.org/tsuna- mi_flood. An update on the City of Florence Facebook page said, “Today’s warning is a great reminder to prepare for tsunamis by learning evacua- tion routes, creating a go-kit for your family and signing up for emergency alerts.” The city’s emergency pre- paredness site is ci.florence. or.us/em. People who wish to sign up for storm warnings or tsuna- mi alerts should visit www .weather.gov/subscribe to determine the best way they wish to receive notice. Additional resources are available at tsunami.gov and weather.gov. Siuslaw News COAST DIS AL IC 02-7 1) 9 55 4 C LARIFICATION PASS q PORT ART To help you navigate all the Florence art community has to off er B Y C HANTELLE M EYER L SA PO On Friday, Feb. 2, the City Club of Florence will host Mayor Joe Henry, who will give a State of the City Address, discuss the accom- plishments of the City of Florence over the last year and explain what is next for 2018. During his three years in office, Mayor Henry says he has been working to build the foundation for a change in leadership and culture at the City, allowing Florence to Idaho. Bob is survived by his wife of 72 years, Willie (Huntington) Reindl; two chil- dren: Susann (and Kim) Ecklund of Idaho; and Phil Reindl of Oregon; two grand- children: Heidi (and Mike) Harper of N o r t h Carolina, and Andy Reindl of Ohio. Bob was preceded in death by his son, Melvin, Robert Reindl in 1962. Born in Havre, Mont., in November 1923, the second son of Emmet and Vesta Reindl, his family relocated to Florence, Ore., in 1930, where Bob remained a long-time resi- dent. After high school, Bob joined the U.S. Navy in October 1942. He served for three years as a hospital corps- man and field medic while assigned to the 2nd Marine Division in the south Pacific during WWII. In 1945, he was reassigned back to the Navy and served three more years aboard vari- ous ships, travelling through- out the Atlantic and Mediterranean seas. Bob had a passion for the outdoors and, in 1959, began his 25-year career with the U.S. Forest Service. Beginning at the Mapleton Ranger Station, he later transferred to the Hebo Ranger Station, where he com- pleted his service and retired in 1984. Bob and Willie then moved to Dallas, Ore., where he enjoyed volunteering for Meals on Wheels, RVing, gardening, family time and membership at Trinity Lutheran Church. As friends and family will attest, he was an avid hunter and fisherman throughout his life, and had a story for every adventure. A life celebration and honors burial will be held for Bob in Oregon at a future date; friends and family will be notified in advance. Condolences can be sent to: sadieslair@gmail.com. SANFORD —Heather Marie Sanford, 28, of Florence and Eugene, passed away Jan. 8, 2018. A memorial celebration is being held Saturday, Jan. 27, at Ocean Dunes Golf Course, in the Banquet Room, from noon to 5 p.m. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home was in charge of cremation arrange- ments. IL E Mayor Joe Henry to speak at next City Club meeting 97828. CANAVARRO—Long-time Florence resident, artist, pub- lished author, illustrator, artist representative, pet sitter and friend to many, Susan Canavarro, 71, passed away peacefully in her sleep Jan. 10, 2018. Susan was born Oct, 14, 1946, and graduated from Pacific Grove High School and went on to attend Cal-State University in Chico, Calif., and graduated with a BFA in art. From there, she went to San Jose State University and gradu- ated with a MFA in Susan Painting. Canavarro Susan authored the book, “Fragments: Growing Up Bohemian Poor in Dementia’s House,” and was a published illustrator for two books, “Lemon Custard” and “One year in the Time of Violence,” written by Jack Remick. Susan also provided techni- cal expertise and guidance on the book, “The Art of Katheryn Davis.” Susan was ready to publish her next book about the cats and dogs she sat for and loved titled, “Confessions of a Florentine Pet Sitter.” Susan loved to draw, paint, blog and folk dance. Bohemian music was her favorite. She helped many local artists in setting up a Florence artists website to display and sell their craft. Susan’s art was accepted in many art shows in which she won awards for. Two of her paintings will now be on dis- play at the Florence Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in her memory. Cindy Wobbe will hold a special exhibition and sale of Susan’s art, with the proceeds going to the Oregon Coast Humane Society. Susan leaves behind a half sister, Bobbie Quercia; a cousin, Susan Raines; and other family members in north- ern California and Oregon. There will be a private family ceremony in Bodega Bay, Calif. Burns’s Riverside Chapel will be handling the final arrangements. Donations in Susan’s memo- ry can be made at The Oregon Coast Humane Society in Florence. REINDL—Robert E. (Bob) Reindl, 94, formerly of Florence, passed away Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, at the Veterans Hospital in Boise, M High School, Class of 1961. Bob’s first job was at Erskine Lumber Company in Swisshome. For a short time, Bob worked at the Lane County Bank in Florence, at Central Lincoln PUD and as a Reserve Police officer in Florence. Bob also owned and operated “Rip’s Tire Service” in Estacada, Ore. Bob’s first love was truck driving. Specifically log truck driving. He enjoyed being in the forest every day and he was especially fond of owning and operating his self-loader log truck. Bob hauled logs to many mills around Oregon. He worked for years out of Crescent, Ore., hauling into the mill at Gilchrist and to mills at Oakridge, Vernonia, John Day and La Pine. Although log truck driving entailed many hours of driving and keeping his truck repaired, Bob was never happier than when he was in his log truck. After recovering from an acci- dent in 1993 involving his log truck, Bob went to work in Bend, Ore., driving aggregate truck for Hap Taylor and Sons as well as Action Earth Movers. In 1961, Bob married Sue Calbreathe and they had three children: Wayne, Jackie and Jon Dale. They made their home in Florence and Swisshome. After their divorce, Bob mar- ried Jaquelin Holm, and they had one daughter, Apryle. In 1997, Bob Married Shellea Means and they have two boys: Deni and Tucker. They made their home in Bend, and then move to Joseph, Ore. in 2002. Bob and Shellea owned and operated two restaurants, Sargent’s Café in Bend and Mountain Air Café in Joseph. Bob was preceded in death by his parents: Harry and Lorraine; his older brother, Bill; and son, Jon Dale. He is survived by his wife Shellea; his children: Wayne Van Winkle of Eugene; Jackie Franklin of Eugene; Apryle Van Winkle of Gresham; Deni Van Winkle of Redmond, Wash.; and Tucker Van Winkle of Joseph. Bob and Shellea also have two young ladies they adopted in their hearts as their own chil- dren: Bethany Bertsch of Moscow, Idaho, and Emelle Henderson of Portland, Ore. Bob has 10 grandsons, two great-grandsons and one great- granddaughter. The family suggests the remembrances may be made to: Lending Heart Community Resources, c/o Susan Gilstrap, P.O. Box 64, Wallowa, Ore., 4 NIELSEN—Sallie Powell Kelly-Nielsen, 88, former long-time Florence res- ident, passed away in Springfield on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. She was born in Sallie Nielsen P o r t l a n d , Ore., on Jan. 13, 1929, to Eleanor and George Powell. Sallie briefly attended the University of Oregon before settling in Eugene to raise seven children. In addition to Eugene and Florence, Sallie lived in Hawaii and Alaska before coming back to her beloved Florence. She moved to Springfield a few years ago to be near her chil- dren. In 1989, she married the love of her life, Dick Nielsen, who added many more children, grandchildren and great-grand- children to her extended fami- ly. Sallie was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, George; her sister, Evelyn; and her husband, Dick. Sallie leaves behind her seven children: Herald (Gwen), George Michael (Janice), Mary Alice, Eleanor (James), Evelyn (Glenn), Margaret (Andrew), and Corey (Renee); 13 grand- children, 16 great-grandchil- dren and one great-great grand- daughter. Sallie never knew a stranger. Her kindness, cheerfulness, and liveliness will be missed by all. A funeral mass will be held Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, begin- ning at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1150 Maxwell Road. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to St. Vincent de Paul. VAN WINKLE—Robert “Bob” Van Winkle, 74, former- ly of Swisshome, died Jan. 19, 2018, at the Memory Care Village within the Wallowa Valley Senior Living Center Enterprise, Ore. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, Jan. 27, at 11 a.m. at the J o s e p h B a p t i s t Church. A recep- tion will fol- low the serv- ice in the Fellowship Hall of the Robert church. 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