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on Aging and Head Start. Her
work has gone toward breaking
Joe Henry — Position: Florence the chain of generational depen-
Mayor
dence on government housing by
Henry is employed as a mort- encouraging self-sufficiency.
gage originator. His background
includes more than 36 years in Woody Woodbury — Position:
business management with two
Florence City Councilor
major companies, plus profit
Woodbury retired in April
and loss responsibility for 350 from Florence Grocery Outlet,
consumer and mortgage branch where he worked to provide em-
offices, with approximately 1,350 ployment opportunities to peo-
employees.
ple from all walks of life. He was
appointed to the Florence City
Geraldine Lucio — Position: Council in January after former
Florence City Councilor
councilor George Lyddon vacat-
Lucio is a small business owner ed the position.
who operates Old Town Barber-
shop. Previously, she worked for
Question 1: What are your
USAA and JP Morgan providing qualifications in applying for
internet support and customer
this position?
service. She then switched gears
Henry: I have leadership train-
and attended Avenue Five Insti- ing and years of experience in all
tute School of Cosmetology to aspects of management in a large
become a third-generation bar- corporation, including financial
ber.
management, human resources,
marketing and loss mitigation.
Maureen Miltenberger — Posi- The recent successes of our city
tion: Florence City Councilor are perhaps the best testimonial
Miltenberger is retired from of my ability to work with people
over 40 years in the fields of ed- of all backgrounds and achieve
ucation, program development, results. Of course, none of the
program supervision and work results would have been possible
with homeless and low-income without the leadership and quali-
populations. She taught in Yach- ty people we have in our city gov-
ats and Guam before leaving in ernment.
1978 to work with food banks
Being Mayor is about being a
and gleaning programs. She was coach and encouraging high per-
the executive director of The formance people to perform.
Community Action Agency in
Lucio: I’m a successful small
Lewiston, Idaho, which includ- business owner and employer,
ed six food banks, a weatheriza- which requires a variety of skills
tion program, The Area Agency such as financial management,
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Mayor Joe Henry
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Geraldine Lucio
running for councilor
Maureen Miltenberger
running for councilor
Woody Woodbury
running for councilor
marketing, customer service,
leadership and the ability to del-
egate, as well as communication,
negotiation, coaching and prob-
lem solving. I know how to man-
age a budget and I am fiscally
cautious.
I’m also a good listener. As a
barber, I hear a lot about people’s
concerns and what’s going on in
their lives. I have the opportunity
hear the real issues/concerns that
people have. I could use that in-
formation to make our commu-
nity better. I don’t have my own
agenda.
Plus, since I am somewhat new
to town, I have a fresh approach
to issues. I’ll have a new perspec-
tive to offer Florence.
Miltenberger: I have years of
experience in the development
and implementation of regula-
tions, policies and procedures. I
have worked with people from all
walks of life in a variety of situa-
tions. Previously, I was appointed
and then elected to the Canby
City Council. I am familiar with
the operations of our city council
as I have attended many council
meetings and Planning Com-
mission meetings. I am also the
chairperson of the Environmen-
tal Management Advisory Com-
mittee (EMAC) for the city. I am
retired so have the time required
to prepare for the council meet-
ings and work sessions.
Woodbury: I’m currently
serving as a city councilor for the
City of Florence. I’m a success-
ful business owner who recently
retired. I served seven years on
the Florence Area Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors,
including one year as vice presi-
dent and two years as president.
I am also currently a director for
Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue
Board of Directors.
Woodbury: I have volunteered
for numerous nonprofits over
the last 13 years. I also current-
ly serve on the Airport Adviso-
ry Committee as an ex-officio
member for the Florence City
Council. I also have experience
with Florence Urban Renewal
Agency the Boys and Girls Club
of Western Lane County, Flor-
ence Food Share, Friends of the
Florence Events Center and Hab-
itat for Humanity.
that all business owners and citi-
zens of Florence feel like they are
being equally treated and being
served regardless of race, faith,
gender or sexual orientation. I
would like the city to encour-
age more public participation in
council meetings and work ses-
sions.
Woodbury: Bringing more
affordable housing to Florence
and working to bring more jobs
across all skill levels.
In
Honor
of All
Veterans
The staff at the Siuslaw News is preparing to
publish the annual Veterans Day publication, which
is a special supplement that is devoted to all military veterans who
currently are Florence-area residents or have a connection to this area. It
will be printed in the Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 edition, before Veterans Day,
annually held each Nov. 11.
If you are interested in sharing your military background information
in the annual tribute publication, or in updating information that we have
published previously, please complete this form and submit it to the Siuslaw
News. Service photographs are also welcome.
Submit forms and photos by email to mberg@thesiuslawnews.com, by
regular mail to Siuslaw News, Attn: Misty Berg, P.O. Box 10, Florence,
OR 97439; or drop off materials at the Siuslaw News office in Historic Old
Town Florence, 148 Maple St.
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wish to make any changes to the profile, there is no need to resubmit this
form or your military information.
Please be sure that all materials are carefully labeled with your name and
phone number and are submitted by Friday, Nov. 2, 2018.
Thank you for participating in this project to remember and honor our
veterans.
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Question 2: How are you in-
volved in the community?
Henry: I am president and
treasurer of Resurrection Luther-
an Church, have been mayor of
Florence for four years, a board
member and treasurer of the Or-
egon Coast Military Museum,
the business manager of Shelter
Cove HOA, and a member Flor-
ence Elks and Friends of the Flor-
ence Events Center.
Lucio: I have attended, spon-
sored and supported a variety of
events and fundraisers for many
worthwhile causes here in Flor-
ence, such as the Boys and Girls
Club, The Salvation Army, Green
Carpet Fashion Show, Hair Cuts
for Veterans, free haircuts for
kids at Crossroads Assembly
Church and volunteering at our
local Elks Lodge.
More recently, I have been at-
tending city council meetings
and meeting with key people in
our city, such as the city manager
and Florence Area Chamber of
Commerce, to get input and per-
spective for moving forward to
solve some of our most pressing
issues.
Miltenberger: I am the chair-
person of EMAC, the committee
that was responsible for educat-
ing the community regarding
the harm of polystyrene and ul-
timately getting its sale banned
from in the city limits. We cur-
rently have a public survey to as-
certain how our community feels
about banning single use plastic
bags.
I am also the chairperson of
the Siuslaw Climate Alliance, the
group that was responsible for the
Earth Day celebration in April of
this year. I am a volunteer tutor
at Lane Community College in
the Adult Basic Education de-
partment. I have participated in
the women’s marches held in our
community as well as organizing
the “Never Again” march held
in response to our recent school
shootings.
Question 3: What do you see
as the upcoming priorities for
your position?
Henry: Priorities in our com-
munity are of course housing
and continued growth and job
creation. Working within the ed-
ucational system to help develop
skilled workers.
Lucio: Property crime/theft;
affordable housing; homeless-
ness; promoting small business;
illegal camping; expanding the
tax base; recruitment and reten-
tion of businesses; and keeping
Florence affordable.
Miltenberger: The most ob-
vious priority in Florence is the
lack of affordable housing. I
strongly support all economically
viable efforts to increase housing
and overall livability in Florence,
to attract and keep medical pro-
fessionals, educators and skilled
laborers. I will work for increased
activities and facilities, such as a
park in Old Town, for our youth.
I will also encourage diverse cul-
tural experiences supported or
encouraged by our city.
Woodbury: We are a “City in
Motion” and I will continue to
work to improve city services as
well as to improve the quality of
life for our citizens.
Question 5: Is there anything
you’d like to add?
Henry: The success of the city
in the past four years has been a
simple matter of getting the right
people in the right places, giving
them some encouragement and
then getting out of the way and
letting them excel. One of the
things I have worked hard on is
keeping people’s agendas — in-
cluding my own — out of city
government and that has paid off
and will continue to do so in the
future if we remain aware of this
critical issue.
Lucio: I will listen, participate
and step outside of the box when
needed. Getting to know the
other council members, putting
Florence first and finding ways to
work together on key issues will
be my priority. I am ready for the
challenge. I love Florence.
Miltenberger: I was born in
North Bend, grew up in New-
port and have chosen to retire
in Florence. I feel that as a native
Oregonian, and someone who
has spent many years in different
areas of the coast, I have the best
understanding of the needs of
citizens living in our remarkable
city.
Woodbury: I enjoy serving my
community and working with
Question 4: What do you
the city’s council and staff as we
anticipate as being your biggest continue to improve services
challenges?
through proper management of
Henry:
Maintaining
a our budget and resources.
non-partisan atmosphere within
City Government.
Only residents within the City
Lucio: Finding a way to work of Florence will be able to vote on
together without becoming po- the candidates for city council.
larized, while finding real solu- However, Dunes City residents
tions.
will also have councilors on their
Miltenberger: The biggest ballots. Read about those candi-
challenge I see is working with dates in Saturday’s edition of the
the council and staff to make sure Siuslaw News.
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120 Maple Street
Phone: 541-997-4435
Hours Open: Wed-Fri 11am-5pm,
Sat 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
Classes, Workshops & Events
FRAA Hosts Chamber Business
After Hours
Thursday, October 18th, 5-7 pm. Join us
for the celebration, enjoy the food,
beverages and our artwork while listening
to Jeff Lovejoy.
NEW! Acrylic Pour Art with Pam
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Saturday, October 20th, 2-4 pm.Make your
own acrylic pour painting. All materials
provided. Pre-registration req’d at FRAA or
w/ Pam, pam.nedder@gmail.com .
NEW! Felting 1 with Ginny Kliever
Saturday, October 27th, 1:30-4:30 pm
Learn the art of felting making a coin
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Next Art Change-Out Day
Monday, November 12th, 9-11 am
Please pick up your artwork and bring
something new to help keep the art at
FRAA fresh to our visitors.
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YES
NO
Do we have your military photo on file? YES
NO
(Note: If you have submitted photos in the past, we will still have them on file.)
Writers on the River w/ Catherine
Rourke Will return soon. Stay tuned!
NEW! The Big Wave Spooky Word
Contest
Friday, October 26th, 7 pm at FRAA
$10 admission. Poets, songwriters,
storytellers all welcome. Must be your
original work. Limited to 4 minutes.
Registration at 6:30 pm. $100 First Prize,
gift certificates for 2nd and 3rd prize as
well as best costume!
Big Wave Poetry 1st Tuesday
Open Mic
Tuesday, November 6th at 7:00 pm.
Admission is free and refreshments will be
available.
Poetry Writing Class with Jeff
Lovejoy
Tuesday, November 13th, 6-8 pm. All
levels welcome! Short readings,
exercises, why we write poetry! Contact
Jeff for questions and registration:
jlovejoy54@gmail.com
Painting with John Leasure
Saturdays 9 am - 12 pm
No painting experience required.
Contact: jnleasure@hotmail.com or
541-991-2754 for details and fees.
For more information about classes, visit fraaoregon.org. To register for
these classes, please call or visit FRAA at our Art Center on Maple Street.
