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THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM | SIUSLAWNEWS | WEDNESDAY EDITION | JULY 25, 2018 | $1.00 @ SIUSLAWNEWS INSIDE 128TH YEAR | ISSUE NO. 59 SPORTS — B FLORENCE, OREGON SERVING WESTERN LANE COUNTY SINCE 1890 Celebrating 125 years PE O PLE POW ER Community volunteers describe the methods, meaning of Power of Florence City of Florence honors history with Block Party By Chantelle Meyer Siuslaw News “Can you believe that Florence is 125 years young?” asked City Recorder Kel- li Weese during the July 16 Florence City Council meeting. Yes, it is true — the City of Rhododen- drons turned 125 this year. To celebrate, the Siuslaw News has published a special com- memorative publication in today’s edition of the newspaper. It was an effort several years in the mak- ing for the small town of Florence to become a recognized city. In The West, an early precursor to the Siu- slaw News, the editor wrote, “This town is now on the eve of a great revival of business. There is not a locality on the coast where there is more inquiry made about property and business locations.” The article, dated Nov. 27, 1891, also said that: “Farmland can be bought here at rea- sonable rates, and according to location, amount and quality of improvements, they are lower than elsewhere in Lane County. … Then we have fine fir forests and varied mineral resources, all commanding atten- tion when properly set forth. Our climate is phenomenal for its mildness. Frost never does any damage to crops; a flake of snow seen in Florence is the exception, not the rule. But further than these, the government work being done here, the railway enter- prise, the new mills and the fast-growing population would awaken an interest that would result in a permanent benefit.” Siuslaw Pioneer Museum can provide further insight into the Florence area, in- cluding information on the Siuslaw Indians as the area’s original residents and how the population of nonnative settlers grew after the government opened the valley for settle- ment in 1876. See 125TH page 6A PHOTOS BY JARED ANDERSON AND CHANTELLE MEYER/SIUSLAW NEWS Power of Florence brought volunteers all over the Florence area to tidy up, give back and support the community. By Jared Anderson Siuslaw News A s the eighth annual Power of Florence event was in full swing July 21, five groups of volunteers spoke about what the event means to them. They ruminated on how volunteering enriches their lives, the commu- nity and the city they live in, with stories of perfect pancakes, Zen weeding, secret valleys, leveling bark and the importance of apple pie. P ERFECT P ANCA KE Rosie Goodwin stared at the elec- tric griddle with determination. While a group of companions worked diligently around her, with the sounds of sizzling bacon and pots and pans clanging, Rosie had one purpose: Making the perfect pancake. “I guess I’m known as the pancake flipper, that’s my fun job,” Rosie said. “I love it.” For the past eight years, Rosie wakes up at 4:30 a.m. and works her way to the United Methodist Church to serve a hot breakfast to ready vol- unteers for the Power of Florence. She doesn’t have to be at the church till 6 a.m., “but I have to do my hair,” she said. Rosie believes that taking the time to create a warm and hearty breakfast for those toiling in the warm summer ‘Eyes and ears’ of Florence Municipal Airport By Mark Brennan Siuslaw News Story & Photo By Mark Brennan Siuslaw News INSIDE Florence runs on vol- unteers. Almost all of the public organizations in town would not be able to operate as they do without the help of volunteers and Members of the Airport Volunteer Group introduce the new their contributions of thou- hybrid vehicle available to pilots who visit the airport. sands of dollars in fund- ing and thousands of volunteer many in the community are un- provide a presence at the Flor- hours. acquainted with has taken on ence Municipal Airport, both to One group of volunteers that the responsibility of helping to See AIRPORT page 8A Library Tidings . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4 Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B THIS WEEK ’ S The early onset of fire sea- son, and a high number of serious automobile accidents, resulted in multiple call-outs for both Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue and Western Lane Ambulance District over July 20 to 22, according to Chief Director Jim Langborg. “Western Lane Ambulance and Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue had a busy weekend. Combined, both districts re- sponded to over 30 emergency TODAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 69 54 71 54 68 54 70 54 WEATHER Full Forecast, A3 Service Calls our Specialty Free Quotes Licensed Bonded Insured “You see, I make little ones. For little kids, I like to make little bears. They like those, but we’re cooking for big kids now, so I’ll make them a big one.” The key to making pancakes is all in the batter, she said. You can’t make it too thin. That’s the first part. The second part is all about the flipping. See POWER page 7A Emergencies keep weekend ‘busy’ Volunteers provide support Business Quarterly. . . . . . Inside Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Community. . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Kid Scoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 morning is her way of giving back to the community. Plus, it’s the quint- essential way to showcase her innate talent. “You learn how to do it by being a mother,” she said. It just comes naturally. “I started making pancakes way back, probably, golly, in 1955,” Ros- ie said. “I was doing it for my whole family. I was young when I first made pancakes. It was usually Saturday morning when my sister and I were at home and my mother worked. I fixed it for us. My friends usually stayed, and I had to cook. Nobody wanted to do it but me.” She walked in front of the hot grid- dle, spatula in one hand, a scoop for the batter in another. “Let me make you a big one,” she said, scooping the batter on the grill. Offi ce (541) 997-6977 Offi ce here (541) 997-6977 (541) “We’re when (541) you need us!” 997-6977 999-0896 “We’re here when you need us!” P.O. Box 31,000 Serving the Florence Community for 38 years! P.O. Box 31,000 • Florence, OR 97439 calls,” Langborg said. “These calls included multiple serious vehicle accidents, ATV acci- dents on the dunes, a house fire, a water rescue and multi- ple critical medical calls.” In addition, Langborg said that Siuslaw Valley personnel were sent to help with both the Substation Fire in Moro and the Garner fire near Merlin. Last week, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown declared a state- wide wildfire emergency, which allows the Oregon Na- tional Guard to utilize heli- copters and troops to battle fires if they are needed. The high risk of ongoing fire danger was also reflected in a decision issued last Thursday by The Oregon Parks and Rec- reation Department (OPRD) to ban all campfires and open- flame cooking until further notice. The campfire and open flame ban includes camp- grounds, day-use areas and all areas of the ocean Shore and beaches managed by OPRD. 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