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Siuslaw River since 2015.
“The last three years have
brought us many successes and
some struggles, and through it
all we’ve experienced them to-
gether as a family — whether
that be as a sector, as a com-
munity or as a unit,” Tregoning
said.
Mullen highlighted some of
the station’s accomplishments
in that time.
“Over the last three years as
a station, you have complet-
ed over 550 law enforcement
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He talked about Station Siu-
slaw River and its performance
in recent reviews and inspec-
tions.
“You knocked it out of the
park. Absolutely impressive,”
Mullen said. “You perform not
only to standard, but to the
highest standard. … A job well
done.”
Tregoning and his wife Amy,
along with children Jon and
Berkley, have served at Station
boardings, 85 search and res-
cue cases and were responsi-
ble for saving and assisting an
impressive 129 lives and over
$5.5 million worth of proper-
ty. There are people walking
around Florence today talking
and enjoying the Oregon coast
because your willingness and
professionalism to go out and
answer the call,” he said.
These actions happened due
to the team at Station Siuslaw
River, Mullen said, as well as
the man at the helm, Tregoning.
In that three years, Tregoning
was instrumental in drawing
Sector North Bend’s attention
to infrastructure needs at the
station. His partnerships and
friendships with the City of
Florence, Oregon Coast Mil-
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“Things are done better when
working as a team — the sum
of all parts are greater than the
whole,” Mullen said. “For the
people here in Florence, you
should be extremely proud and
thankful that we have these men
and women standing in watch
to make sure you are safe.”
Tregoning addressed thanks
to the City of Florence, local
emergency response organiza-
tions, veteran and civic groups
and community partners. He
also thanked Coast Guard Aux-
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support of Station Siuslaw River
and its personnel.
“Family is where I’d like to fo-
cus my remarks today,” Tregon-
“To the crew, and now my shipmates of Station Siuslaw River, I accept this
challenge to lead you with a high level of pride and professionalism that we
will adhere to as team Siuslaw. ... We will stand the watch with pride, profes-
sionalism and dignity. We have a duty to the people we serve, and their lives
depend on us. We owe them the very best. We will do everything we can as a
team to continue our commitment to excellence.”
— Senior Chief Jay Nilles
Officer in Charge of Station Siuslaw River
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itary Museum, Coast Guard
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ing said. “To the crew of Station
Siuslaw River, I am most appre-
ciative that you are always there
to help a shipmate in need. As
with any family, we have our
occasional disagreements and
squabbles … but when it real-
ly matters, you guys have al-
ways been there for each other.
The words that were read are
a reflection of your successes,
which there have been many. …
I have been very proud to watch
you grow with one another, and
I will miss every one of you.”
Afterward, Mullen returned
to the podium and confirmed
that Nilles was still up to the
task.
Nilles comes to Florence with
his wife Erin and their children
Zakary and Maci. He last served
as officer in charge of Station
Morro Bay in California.
Mullen offered him words
of encouragement through his
leadership philosophy — “Serve
with compassion, act with pur-
pose and model professional-
ism.”
“I know you’re ready for com-
mand, and congratulations,”
Mullen said. “You’ll find that
command is the most challeng-
ing assignment. You’re at the
varsity level now. …
“Command will hit you when
you ask the question, and there
are crickets and big eyes look-
ing at you. You’ll go, ‘What do
we do?’ And you’ll turn to see
everyone looking at you. See,
it is you that will hold that an-
swer. It is you that the members
of Station Siuslaw River are
going to turn to. It is you that
will be expected to make those
tough choices. Command will
be the most frustrating, the
most exhilarating, most fun,
most — insert your own word.
You won’t know what that word
is yet until you sit in the seat.”
At that point in the ceremony
Tregoning read his orders re-
lieving him of duties at Station
Siuslaw River and Nilles read
his orders to accept the com-
mand.
“To the crew, and now my
shipmates of Station Siuslaw
River, I accept this challenge
to lead you with a high level of
pride and professionalism that
we will adhere to as team Siu-
slaw,” Nilles said. “Together as
a team, we will work to contin-
ue to strengthen relationships
within the City of Florence,
the community and our part-
ner agencies. We will stand the
watch with pride, professional-
ism and dignity.
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A Weekly Listing of Community Events in the Florence Area
Submit all Events Information via Email to PressReleases@TheSiuslawNews.com
Tuesdays
Yoga for Pain Management & Easeful
Body
Sponsored by PeaceHealth Peace
Harbor
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Free and drop-ins welcome
Lane Community College Florence
Center
Florence Farmers Market
3 to 7 p.m.
Open to public
Kingwood and Bay streets
Ocean Dunes Golf Links
Port of Siuslaw Office, 100 Harbor St.
36th annual Elliott Fun Bass
Tournament
Presented by the Florence Siuslaw
Lions Club
Darlings Marina and RV Resort
541-997-8108
Siuslaw Soil and Water Conservation
District Board Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Open to Public
Siuslaw SWCD Office
1775 Laurel Way, Ste #4
Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library
Book Sale
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Open to public
Siuslaw Public Library
Siuslaw School District Band Concert
7 p.m.
Open to public
Florence Events Center
June 3
Wednesdays
36th annual Elliott Fun Bass
Tournament
Presented by the Florence Siuslaw
Lions Club
Darlings Marina and RV Resort
541-997-8108
Points of Grace Community
Acupuncture
Experience relief from pain and stress
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Donations appreciated
1845 Highway 126
Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library
Book Sale
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Open to public
Siuslaw Public Library
Weekdays
Therapeutic Yoga at the Yachats
Commons
Various times each day
Donations accepted
Yachats Commons
Email altruh444@gmail.com for info
June 4
FOR Environmental Team
Florence ORganizes
4 p.m.
Open to public
Siuslaw Public Library
June 2
21st annual Fore Kids! Golf Classic
Fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club
of Western Lane County
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Registration required
Port of Siuslaw Budget Meeting
6 p.m.
Open to public
Alva Bracey
Broker
Your goals are my
top priority.
Let’s get together!
Call, Text or Email
Cell: 541-505-1180
June 5
Florence Startup Happy Hour
5 to 7 p.m.
Open to public
Beachcomber Pub
Florence Big Wave Open Mic Night
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Open to public
FRAA Art Center
Siuslaw School District Choir
Concert
7 p.m.
Open to public
Florence Events Center
Non-Profit Fair
10 a.m. to noon
Open to public
Shorewood Senior Living
Call 541-997-8104,
Florence Antiques
&
Coast Jewelers
Coastal Woman Veterans June lun-
cheon
11:30 a.m.
Open to women veterans and their
guests
Jerry’s Place
RSVP to ncoughlan@aol.com
June 10
End of Life Options in Oregon
Discussion sponsored by End Choices
1 p.m.
Open to public
Siuslaw Public Library
Endchoices.com
“A Nice Family Gathering”
Presented by Last Resort Players
2 p.m.
Tickets required
Florence Events Center
“Meanwhile The Earth” Poetry by
Stacie Smith
Sponsored by the Yachats Academy of
Arts and Sciences
2 p.m.
$5 donation suggested
Yachats Commons
2nd Saturday Gallery Tour
3 to 5 p.m.
Auto, Home, Life, Business
Flood, Antique Auto, RV’s
Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicare Supplements
Health Insurance
Phone (541) 997-9497
1234 Rhododendron Dr / Florence
CCB# 55030
County Transfer & Recycling
jmirvis@charter.net
Florence, Oregon
June 8
We buy, sell and consign quality
estate/heirloom jewelry & furniture.
Gold, silver, platinum jewelry with
precious & semi precious stones.
Awards • Plaques • Name Badges
Gifts • Signage • Glassware
541-997-5691
541-361-9080
Coastal Fitness Spring Show
Performance
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Tickets required
Florence Events Center
“A Nice Family Gathering”
Presented by Last Resort Players
7 p.m.
Tickets required
Florence Events Center
ESTATE JEWELRY AND
ANTIQUE FURNITURE!!!
COAST REAL ESTATE
CROW Business After Hours
Florence Area Chamber of Commerce
5 to 7 p.m.
CROW Center for the Performing Arts
3120 Highway 101
Open to public
Historic Old Town and Uptown
Florence
2ndsaturdaygallerytour.com
June 9
2018 Endowment Book Presentation
With librarian Kevin Mittge
Alva@CBCoast.com
Florence Public Works Open House
2 to 6 p.m.
Open to public
2675 Kingwood St.
“A Nice Family Gathering”
Presented by Last Resort Players
7 p.m.
Tickets required
Florence Events Center
June 7
541-997-7777
100 Hwy. 101,
Florence, OR
CUSTOM ENGRAVING
& CUTTING
1 to 2 p.m.
Open to public
Siuslaw Public Library
Glass For Every
Purpose
Commerical • Residential
Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly,
One Time Pick-Up.
1780 Kingwood St.
Easy curb side recycling program-
No additional costs to our customers.
5078 Coastwood Lane
541-997-8526
Call us at 541-997-8233
Visit rivercal.org for
more calendar events.
