SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2019 | 7A
SUPPORT from page 1A
said Kevin Sweetman, U.S.
Coast Guard Communication
Supervisor at North Bend.
“And that appreciation comes
from all of our units, from all
the way down to the California
border up to Depoe Bay. All
the local communities up and
down the coastline have been
overwhelming with their sup-
port. We greatly appreciate it.”
How much was donated
to the nonprofit Chief Petty
Officers Association of Coast
Guard Sector North Bend,
whose district includes the U.S.
Coast Guard Station Siuslaw
River, hadn’t been completely
tabulated as of Friday.
“We still haven’t had all the
units report everything they
received,” Sweetman said. “A
lot of stuff is being processed in
the mail as well and being sent
to units. I really don’t want to
HOUSING from page 1A
The local real estate market
has rebounded over the past
few years, with many long-time
residents taking advantage of
the robust market to sell their
property. This presents a chal-
lenge to renters, and to poten-
tial home buyers, as the cost for
both rental units and homes
continues to rise steadily and
the number of available places
to live is rapidly diminishing.
This lack of available af-
fordable housing has a ripple
effect, in that employers have
few options for housing for
workers that they have hired
for projects of all types. This
shortage of housing would be
less noticeable if there were
more Florence area residents
that were prepared to work in
the construction industry. Un-
fortunately, the pool of skilled
workers for almost all parts of
the construction sector is near-
ly non-existent.
speculate.”
However, estimates could
put the total amount of dona-
tions within the North Bend
Sector in the hundreds of thou-
sands.
The Siuslaw News collect-
ed more than $30,000 in cash
and checks from the commu-
nity as support poured in for
the Station Siuslaw River after
a call for donations came from
Florence Mayor Joe Henry and
the Oregon Coast Military Mu-
seum.
As of last Thursday, $9,100
alone had come in from the
American Legion Post 59, Vet-
erans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Post 3232, Disabled Ameri-
can Veterans (DAV) Florence
Chapter, the VFW Auxiliary,
the American Legion Ladies
Auxiliary and the Band of
Brothers. However, additional
funds have come in since that
initial count, pushing the to-
tal donated by these veterans’
groups above $10,000. (See
photo on A6.)
An additional $20,000 has
come in from communi-
ty members looking to help,
giving checks as high as $500
and cash donations as small as
$5 — any amount that people
could afford. Even coins made
it into the mix, including a
large jar of quarters donated by
the Moore family.
This isn’t counting the stacks
of gift cards that came in.
“There have been a lot of gift
cards,” Sweetman said. “A lot
of food donated as well. It’s in-
credible to see how much food
has come in from everywhere.
Not just from people, but from
different businesses all over.”
Spruce Point gave free lunch
to servicemen and their fami-
lies, Darlings Marina and RV
Resort gave 50 percent dis-
counts to all Coasties and their
immediate family members,
Cross Road Assembly of God
offered assistance with gas, gift
cards to Fred Meyer and utility
bills, Domino’s Pizza provided
gift cards and 50 percent off at
locations in Florence and Coos
Bay, and Siuslaw Outreach
Services provided assistance
— among many others who
donated anonymously.
“I’ve heard a lot of success
stories of landlords and util-
ity companies deferring pay-
ments, and credit card com-
panies deferring payments,”
Sweetman said.
Money poured in from
around the state as well, in-
cluding $90,000 from the
American Legion Department
of Oregon, which wrote 60
checks at $1,500 each through
its Temporary Financial Assis-
tance program.
While the current shutdown
is coming to a close, many of
the long-standing issues that
caused the government shut-
down — including the funding
of a border wall — have not
yet been settled. The current
agreement only provides a
three-week reprieve for both
sides to find a more permanent
solution. If one is not found by
Feb. 15, the government could
be shut down again.
Because of that, Sweetman
stopped short of expressing to-
tal relief for the current agree-
ment.
“I don’t have a grasp of the
situation,” he said, stating he
had not yet looked at the spe-
cifics of the deal. “From what I
heard, it’s three weeks. It’s a re-
lief for sure, but temporarily. I
think we would all do a lot bet-
ter when an actual budget gets
approved.”
It is unclear when federal
government will release funds
for federal workers.
This means that workers
have to be brought in from
other locations and there are
not enough places available to
house these workers.
This shortage of places to
house workers often delays, or
even cancels, construction of
all types from occurring.
The City of Florence is aware
of this problem and has taken a
number of steps to address this
obvious need.
Florence City Council, in
consultation with staff from
the Planning Department,
have made changes to the reg-
ulations builders must meet to
make it easier to build with the
hope that a number of homes
can be completed and occu-
pied quickly.
One of the most anticipated
of these changes in zoning al-
lows for much smaller homes
to be built. These units are
commonly referred to as Aux-
iliary Dwelling Units (ADUs)
and they may provide a reason-
ably priced way to quickly add
to the local housing inventory.
The city has put in place a
streamlined planning process
to assist builders in obtaining
the necessary permits to build
ADUs and one organization
is poised to move forward fo-
cusing solely on the construc-
tion of ADUs, the Heart of the
Coast Housing Alliance.
Eric Hauptman is the head
of this new group, which has
seen the changes in regulations
and believes the construction
of ADUs is a priority for the
city.
“The housing alliance’s plan
is to market the advantages of
ADUs to homeowners in our
targeted areas. The Florence
City Council has addressed
the building of ADUs by fast
tracking applications as well as
waiving system development
charges,” he said.
In June 2018, the State of
Oregon required that counties
and municipalities begin per-
mitting ADUs in every resi-
dential zoning district.
However, there are sever-
al variables to consider when
applying for permits to build
ADUs — including the avail-
ability of water and sewer ser-
vices and available parking be-
ing primary among them.
The Heart of the Coast
Housing Alliance also has
plans to start a construction
facility to produce ADUs in
town, using local labor to pro-
duce the units. The group also
intends on providing instruc-
tion to those wishing to learn a
construction related trade.
Hauptman says the inclusion
of a teaching component to the
mix will provide some long-
term options for young people
in the area.
“It is also the intent of the
alliance to construct ADUs
locally in an enclosed produc-
tion facility, which will include
classrooms for instruction in
basic construction technology
skills reinforced by hands-on
training on the production
floor,” Hauptman said. “We
also propose to enlist the sup-
port of journeymen and ed-
ucators for our classrooms.
The opportunity to learn by
producing will be available to
interested students of all ages.”
The process of locating and
securing a production and ed-
ucation facility are in the initial
stages at this time but Haupt-
man is optimistic an appropri-
ate space can be secured.
“We would prefer finding
an existing building and con-
verting it rather than having
to build from the ground up.
Challenges would be finding
both a classroom facility and
a manufacturing facility. Of
course, financial support is
crucial, as is support from the
City of Florence,” he said.
Other needs include instruc-
tors, the selection of subject
matter and classroom equip-
ment, textbooks and tools.
The Heart of the Coast
Housing Alliance also realizes
this effort is only a small part
of the needed solution to Flor-
ence’s housing shortfall.
“Our objective is to, per-
haps in a limited but effective
way, address an issue that, left
unchecked could negatively
impact the economies of west-
ern Lane County for years to
come,” Hauptman said.
For more information on the
Heart of the Coast Housing Al-
liance, email info@heartofthe
coast.org.
J OIN U S I N W ORSHIP
BAY BERRY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Friday Evenings – 7 p.m. SINGSPIRATION
You are invited to come and sing your favorite Ole Time Gospel songs.
Come and enjoy a time of fellowship & refreshments before we sing.
Bay Berry Square is 1.5 miles north of Fred Meyers’ Store
88906 Highway 101 N, Florence, OR (milepost 185N)
For Info: Jack - 541-999-8278 + Ron - mccrary9483@gmail.com
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Located at Munsel Lake Road and North Fork Road
Worship Services 10:00 AM Sunday
All are welcome! 541-997-7268
COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
4590 Hwy. 101, Across from Fred Meyer –- 997-7418
Sunday School, 9:30a.m. – Worship, 10:45
Wed. Prayer - 6:00 p.m. –Wed. Ministries 1-8 Grade 7 p.m.
CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Corner of 10th & Maple –997-3533
Wednesday, 7 p.m. - Family Connections
Adult Bible Class, 9:30am on Sundays.
Sunday Services, 9am and 10:45am.
fl orencecrossroad.org • offi ce@fl orencecrossroadag.org
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - SBC
1935 25th St. – 997-7660 • Pastor, Ron Allen
Series “People of the Bible.” on Wednesdays 6 p.m.
A friendly place to worship, vacationers welcome.
Sun.; 11am & 6pm, Sunday school 9:45am.
FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
2nd & Ivy – 997-2961 –Non-Denominational
Worship Service: 9:00 am & 10:30 am
Middle School and High School youth groups meet on
Wednesday.
FLORENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST
Pre-Denominational (Romans 16:16)
1833 Tamarack Street (2 blocks east of Hwy. 101 on 18th St.)
Bible Study: Sunday 10 a.m.; Worship: Sunday 11 a.m.
www.churchofchristfl orence.org
FLORENCE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
12th and Nopal –997-9020
Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Saturdays, Mens’ Breakfast @ 8 a.m.
Online Worship Service@ www.fl orencenaz.com
FLORENCE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
4445 Hwy 101 (South of Fred Meyer) – 997-3951
Worship on Saturday 10:30 A.M.
Adult/Children’s Sabbath School 9:15 A.M.
FLORENCE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP
87738 Hwy 101 at Heceta Beach Road
RUAUU? All are welcome to explore the answer.
Sunday Worship Service ~ 10:00 a.m.
www.FlorenceUUF.org - (541) 997.2840
FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Worship Services 10:00 a.m. Sunday
Adult Classes at 9am; Children’s Sunday School at 10:30m
Coff ee Fellowship Following Service
2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025
FOURSQUARE CHURCH
1624 Highway 101 (next to A&W) –- 997-6337
Pastor George Pagel – Something for the entire family.
Sun. Services: 10:45 a.m., Wed. Bible Study 7 p.m.
Website:fl orence4square.com
NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A.
21st & Spruce Street – 997-8113
Adult Forum 9 a.m. – Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
Worship services; Sun. 10:30am & Mon. 5:00 pm
Welcome to all!
www.lutheranchurchfl orence.com
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW
Traditional Worship Service 10:00 a.m. , Reverend Greg Wood
Sunday School and Nursery – Organ and Choir
All Welcome. Come as you are.
3996 N Hwy 101 997-7136
RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS)
“War is still not the answer.” FCNL
We worship in homes at 11am Sundays
Call 997-4237 or 902-9511 for locations.
TRIPLE P
POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM
An online parenting course for parents
with children ages 2-12.
• Triple P is available
in English and
Spanish, and is free
if you or your child
are Trillium (OHP)
members.
• You can access the
course anytime, on
any device, for up to
12 months after you
sign up.
• Triple P doesn’t tell
you how to parent,
but gives you tools
you can use to meet
your family’s needs.
• It can help you raise
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and have a calmer
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RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH,
L.C.M.S.
Every Sun., Bible Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.
85294 Hwy. 101 S. – 997-8038
DVD of Weekly worship service available.
Pastor Randy Benscoter
ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
VISIT
www.lanetriplep.com
to learn more about Triple P
and to sign up!
2135 19th St. –- 997-6600
8:30am, Tuesdays, Morning Prayer
Sunday Services: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. - Wed, 11 a.m.
Everyone Welcome – Come walk our Labyrinth.
SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF THE
DUNES
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Masses: Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m.
1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312
Join Us In Worship
4 lines,
approx 15 words,
$10 a week
4 week Minimum
Deadline
3 p.m. Mondays.
To be included in this directory contact
the Siuslaw News at 997-3441, or drop off
information at 148 Maple St., Old Town, Florence.
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