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2A | WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 | SIUSLAW NEWS T HE R ECORD OBITUARIES RITCHIE—A l Ritchie, 85, of Florence, died May 13, 2018. Al was born and grew up in Globe, Ariz. He was married to Helen Ritchie, who sur- vives him, for 47 years. He was a gifted and unique man with a sharp-witted sense of humor. He will be missed by many people. He earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in mass com- munications at San Jose State University. He also earned a master’s degree in science, technology and public policy at Indiana University. Al was a master of many skills. One of his early expe- riences was in the aerospace industry as a tool and die maker, and later a proposal writer. After moving to Indi- ana, he had his own engineer- ing shop, where he designed and built complex tools. Al was also a prolific writer and photographer. He wrote for various popular publi- cations that included mo- torcycle, nature and weekly magazines. While working with Indiana governor Edgar Whitcomb, he wrote “The Whitcomb Years.” Many thought he was an in- POLICE novative, mechanical savant. There was little he could not accomplish. He built his own home in Indiana using his many skills to do all phases of construction by himself. Repurposing was a spe- cialty; he converted his old Volkswagen into an efficient, hydraulic wood splitter, for example. The wood helped heat the house during cold Indiana winters. During his life, Al was an avid speed and hill climb mo- torcycle enthusiast. He also enjoyed deep sea diving, even trading air tanks with Jacques Cousteau, skiing, reading and photography. Many of his escapades lent themselves to hilarious sto- ries. There will be no services. For those wishing to com- memorate his life, send do- nations to the Oregon Coast Humane Society in Florence in lieu of flowers. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. PRICE— James ”Jim” Price, 87, of Florence, passed away May 21, 2018. Arrangements are being handled by Burns’s River- side Chapel Florence Funeral Home. COURTS May 15 Melissa M. Hall pleaded no contest to criminal mischief. She was sentenced to one day in the Florence City Jail and must pay $175 in fines. Emily Jean Larson pleaded guilty to at- tempted possession of heroin. She was sen- tenced to two days in the Florence City Jail and must pay $230 in fines. Anthony Joseph Richter pleaded no con- test to two counts of driving while suspend- ed. He was sentenced to five days in the Flor- ence City Jail and must pay $1,055 in fines. May 23 S hane Michael Zemansky pleaded no contest to theft. He was sentenced to 10 days in the Florence City Jail and must pay $430 in fines. Brian Thomas Woods pleaded no contest to criminal trespass. He must pay $275 in fines and not contact or be in or about the residence or place of employment of the vic- tim. May 22 Crystal Dawn Porter pleaded no contest to harassment. She was sentenced to four days in the Florence City Jail. She must pay $580 in fines and not contact or be in or about the residence or place of employment of the vic- tim. May 20 May 24 Trespass was reported in the 1300 block of Bay Street. Theft was reported in the 2000 block of Upas Place. Dispute was reported at Sec- ond and Harbor Streets. Arrest, with warrant, was re- ported at Miller Park. May 21 Driving while suspended was reported in the 1000 block of Highway 101. Assault was reported in the 5000 block of Highway 126. May 22 Theft was reported in the 2200 block of North 22nd Court. Theft from vehicle was re- ported at the North Jetty. Theft from vehicle was re- ported at Sutton Lake Recre- ation Area. Harassment was reported at 36th and Spruce Street. Bomb threat was reported at Siuslaw Middle School. May 23 Burglary was reported in the 2900 block of Kingwood Street. Theft was reported in the 400 block of Juniper Street. No reports to post. May 25 Animal abuse was reported in the 1700 block of West 27th Street. Accident, with unknown in- jury, was reported on Quince Street. Trespass was reported in the 600 block of Siano Loop. Trespass was reported in the 1400 block of 12th Street. Harassment was reported in the 1200 block of Yew Street. Criminal mischief was re- ported in the 1700 block of Eighth Street. May 26 Arrest was reported in the 400 block of Ninth Street. Hit-and-run accident was re- ported on Goose Pasture Road. May 27 Criminal mischief was re- ported in the 2300 block of Highway 101. Accident, with unknown in- jury, was reported at milepost 26 on Highway 126. Trespass was reported in the 87000 block of Highway 101. AMBULANCE/FIRE Western Lane Ambulance District and Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue Ambulance and fire call runs May 17-18 Date Time 5/17/18 5/17/18 5/17/18 5/17/18 5/17/18 5/17/18 5/17/18 5/17/18 5/17/18 0:44 1:18 7:16 9:23 10:35 10:37 11:13 11:39 12:41 Area Type Shoreline Dr Rhododendron Dr South Jetty Rd Redwood Lp E Mapleton Rd 9th St Hwy 101 Munsel Creek Lp Xylo St WEATHER DATA D ATE H IGH L OW R AIN May 22 63 41 0.00 May 23 60 51 0.00 May 24 63 51 0.00 May 25 61 44 0.00 May 26 62 44 0.00 May 27 65 41 0.00 May 28 62 40 0.00 Rainfall Month: 0.76” Week: 0.00” Year: 33.73” Courtesy of Roger Cunningham Transport to PHH Transport to PHH SVFR Transport to PHH Transport to PHH Transport to PHH Transport to RB Transport to PHH Transport to PHH Transport to PHH Date Time 5/17/18 5/17/18 5/17/18 5/17/18 5/17/18 5/17/18 5/18/18 5/18/18 5/18/18 13:28 14:29 14:45 18:23 20:28 22:27 0:48 2:42 7:00 Area Type Walnut Ave 11th St 9th St 9th St Siltcoos Station Rd Oak St Terrace View Dr Hwy 101 Xylo St Transport to PHH Transport to PHH Transport to PHH Transport to RB SVFR Public Assist Transport to PHH Transport to PHH SVFR Transport to PHH SVFR SVFR Public Assist Date Time 5/18/18 5/18/18 5/18/18 5/18/18 5/18/18 5/18/18 5/18/18 5/18/18 5/18/18 11:04 11:45 13:23 13:29 14:19 14:28 15:05 17:13 20:01 Area Type 9th St LCSO Transport to PHH 9th St Transport to RB 11th St Transport to PHH Hwy 101 LCSO, SVFR Transport to PHH Oak St SVFR Public Assist Rhododendron Dr Transport to PHH South Jetty Rd FPD, SVFR Transport to PHH North Fork Siuslaw Rd OSP Transport to PHH Hwy 126 SVFR Transport to PHH Local, state Law enforcement to continue ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign Law enforcement across Ore- gon is reminding motorists and their passengers about Oregon laws during a campaign that fo- cuses on using the right safety re- straints, including for those sub- ject to Oregon’s newest occupant protection law: • Children under age two must use a child seat with harness in a rear-facing position unless the child turned one year of age prior to May 26, 2017. Children age two, or who turned one year of age prior to Need A Haircut? Stop by and meet Dwight Montgomery Dwight has over 40 years experience in cutting hair Hours: Mon - Sat 8-4 Lisa’s Kingwood Barbershop 1660 Kingwood • 541-902-9074 May 26, 2017, must continue to ride in a car seat with harness or in a booster until they reach age eight or 4 feet, 9 inches in height and the adult belt fits them cor- rectly. Why buckle up? Because stud- ies show using the proper re- straint can reduce the risk of ma- jor injury or death by 65 percent. Yet in Oregon in 2016, crash data shows lack of a safety belt or a child restraint system was a factor in 26 percent of the 343 motor vehicle occupant deaths — that’s 89 lives that might have been saved had they buckled up correctly. It’s a survival tip worth taking seriously. Oregon Department of Trans- portation (ODOT), law en- forcement and safety advocates encourage all users of the trans- portation system to take personal responsibility for being safe. Be sure to use child safety seats correctly (see your manufactur- er’s guidebook, or visit a safety seat check station.). Buckle up day and night, no matter what vehicle you’re in or where you’re going. Don’t drive impaired and put the distractions away when you are behind the wheel, on your bicycle or walking in a busy area. Extra law enforce- ment, funded by a grant from ODOT’s Transportation Safety Division, is on the lookout. oliver is lost! He is a Sheltie with white on chest, legs & tip of tail. He was last seen Tuesday, May 22 by Foglios Trucking. He is in urgent need of medication and veterinarian care. 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