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6A | SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2018 | SIUSLAW NEWS PASSENGER from page 1A One of his most important accomplishments as chief was his involvement in the process that led to the creation of the Siuslaw Valley Fire Protection District. He was determined to provide better fire protection for area residents and worked closely with current Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue (SVFR) Budget Committee member and retired Operations Chief Marvin Tipler to integrate the city and rural fire services that were operating separately in the 1980s. “Skip was in the city fire department and I joined the rural department in 1981,” Ti- pler said. “We were two differ- ent departments and we did a lot of things differently. SVFR Board member John Carna- han and I were both in the rural fire department and we worked with Skip because he ran the jaws of life for the city, so John and I started going to city fire drills. That’s when I really got to work with and get to know Skip.” Passenger and Tipler contin- ued to advance in the ranks of their respective departments, forging a friendship over the years that was primarily driv- en by their shared interest in improving fire safety for their fellow firefighters and the community. The idea of merging the two departments was initially con- sidered impossible, due mostly to the competitive nature of the individuals in both depart- ments. Passenger was deter- mined to make the merger a reality. Eventually, Florence City Council approved the measure to merge after Passenger’s tes- timony and proceeded down a path that is similar to the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) being formed today be- tween SVFR and Western Lane Ambulance District. “Skip became my assistant chief and I was the assistant chief at the rural department. We did some purchasing to- gether for both of our depart- ments and worked really well together,” Tipler said. “He continued working on merg- ing the two departments until the city council approved the merger. We continued working together and had a great rela- tionship until he retired.” The example that Passenger set for those he worked with is something that Charleston Fire Chief Michael “Mick” Sneddon remembers as a young fire fighter. “I grew up around Skip and the Passenger family around the fire station. Skip was very active with the fire depart- ment from many years,” said Sneddon. “He was part of the fireman’s muster team in the late 1970s and early 1980s with the Florence Fire Department with Engine 3.” Both Tipler and Sneddon agree that Passenger was deep- ly commitment to the protec- tion and safety of the residents under his care. “Skip was completely dedi- cated to his job and to protect- ing this community. His first priority was always to safe- guard and secure the people of Florence,” Tipler said. A celebration of Passenger’s life will be held Friday, June 22, at 2 p.m., at Musgrove Family Mortuary/West Lawn Memorial Park in Eugene. THIS WEEK ON THE See Jim for your auto sales needs! 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 TheSiuslawNews.com COAST A Weekly Listing of Community Events in the Florence Area Submit all Events Information via Email to PressReleases@TheSiuslawNews.com www.siuslaw.k12.or.us; 541-997-2651 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 Wednesdays Points of Grace Community Acupuncture Experience relief from pain and stress 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations appreciated 1845 Highway 126 Weekly Yoga at the Yachats Commons Therapeutic — Tuesday 9:30 to 11 a.m. & Friday 8 to 9:30 a.m.; gym Vinyasa Flow for beginners/intermediate —Thursday 3 to 4:30 p.m.; Room 8 Bikram-Ease —Tuesday 4:20 to 6 p.m.; Room 8 541-47-4139 and altruh444@gmail.com Weekdays from June 19 to Aug. 17 Summer Meal Program Free to youth 18 and under; no questions asked Breakfast: 8 to 8:30 a.m., Siuslaw elemen- tary and high schools Lunch: Elementary: 11:30 to 11:55 a.m. Miller Park: Noon to 12:15 p.m. Siuslaw Public Library: 12:20 to 12:35 p.m. High school: 12:40 to 12:55 p.m. June 17 June 16 “A Nice Family Gathering” Presented by Last Resort Players 2 p.m. Tickets required Florence Events Center Yard Debris Disposal Days 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Disposal costs vary Kingwood and 27th streets ci.florence.or.us June 18 Oregon Coast Military Museum’s 2nd annual Jeep Junction Show & Shine 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to public Johnston Motor Company “Game On!” Vacation Bible School Registration Tailgate Party Noon to 2 p.m. Open to public First Baptist Church, 1935 25th St “Ghosts in the Kelp: Sea Otters in Oregon” With author Bob Bailey 1 to 2 p.m. Open to public Siuslaw Public Library Arts and Craft Supplies Sale 2018 4 to 7 p.m. Open to public FRAA Art Center Soroptimist Community Event 5:30 to 7 p.m. Open to public to meet local Soroptimist members 87218 Munsel Lake Road June 19 Us TOO Florence Prostate Cancer Support Group With Dr. Roger McKimmy Noon to 1 p.m. Open to public Ichiban Restaurant 541-999-4239 Boys and Girls Club Eighth-Grade Graduation Dance 5 p.m. Open to eighth-grade students Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County, 1501 Airport Road “A Nice Family Gathering” Presented by Last Resort Players 7 p.m. Tickets required Florence Events Center Jesse Mead 7 to 11 p.m. Open to public 21+ Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Florence Green Movie: “Revenge of the Electric Car” Sponsored by Central Lincoln PUD Hosted by Siuslaw News and Coast Radio 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. Open to public City Lights Cinemas Broker Your goals are my top priority. 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I’M LOCATED HERE IN FLORENCE. 541-255-9822 - Larry landl316@live.com CUSTOM ENGRAVING & CUTTING 541-997-7777 100 Hwy. 101, Florence, OR COAST REAL ESTATE 541-997-5691 541-361-9080 jmirvis@charter.net Florence, Oregon June 20 Governor’s Marketplace The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion/Affirmative Action 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open to public Florence Events Center Herbal Provings & Musings 6 to 7:30 p.m. $10 admission; bring your own mug Rose & Crown Apothecary 1845 Highway 126 Suite H RSVP at 541-902-8860 June 21 Reptile Man Children’s Summer Reading Program 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Open to youth and families Siuslaw Public Library Peace Harbor Volunteer Luncheon & Installation of Officers 11:30 a.m. Lunch purchase required Florence Events Center RSVP to womangolfer7@gmail.com Windermere Real Estate Business After Hours Florence Area Chamber of Commerce 4 to 6 p.m. Windermere Real Estate - Florence 1625 12th St. We buy, sell and consign quality estate/heirloom jewelry & furniture. Gold, silver, platinum jewelry with precious & semi precious stones. Call 541-997-8104, Florence Antiques & Coast Jewelers County Transfer & Recycling Glass For Every Purpose Olem Alves and Inner Limits 7 to 11 p.m. Open to public 21+ Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino Resort June 23 Kiwanis Golf Tournament 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration required Ocean Dunes Golf Links Writers on the River “Writing to Heal Your Life” 10 a.m. to noon FRAA Art Center CJReditor@gmail.com, 541-708-2120 Copa Cabana Beach Soccer Tournament All Day 800-422-5091 Driftwood Shores Trails Locals Love Hosted by Vision Quest 1 to 2:30 p.m. Open to public Siuslaw Public Library RiverCal.org Olem Alves and Inner Limits 7 to 11 p.m. Open to public 21+ Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino Resort Visit rivercal.org for more calendar events. ESTATE JEWELRY AND ANTIQUE FURNITURE!!! CCB# 55030 Awards • Plaques • Name Badges Gifts • Signage • Glassware Open to public Florence Events Center Diabetes/Pre-diabetes Support Group 2 p.m. June 22 Open to public Aging in Place Forum: “A Plan for Siuslaw Public Library the Future” Hosted by Florence Area Community Caregiver Support Group Coalition 6 p.m. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Alva Bracey MODEL TRAIN ENTHUSIASTS Open to public Spruce Point Assisted Living 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 Auto, Home, Life, Business Flood, Antique Auto, RV’s Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Supplements Health Insurance Phone (541) 997-9497 1234 Rhododendron Dr / Florence