2A | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2019 | SIUSLAW NEWS
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OBITUARIES
BENNETT—Ardella avid Beaver fan.
On June 22, 1947, in
M. Bennett, 90, of Flor-
Reedsport, she married
ence, died Feb. 3, 2019.
Robert S. Ben-
Ardella was
nett. Bob and
born Dec. 10,
Ardella raised
1928, in Olym-
three
daugh-
pia, Wash., the
ters and lived in
daughter
of
Corvallis, Klam-
Herman
and
ath Falls, Salem
Dorothy Husen.
and Beaverton,
She attended
Ore., as well as
school in Bor-
Ardella
Spokane, Bain-
deaux, Wash.,
Bennett
bridge
Island
and graduated
and
Poulsbo,
from Reedsport
High School in 1946. She Wash.
During those years,
attended Oregon State
University and became an Ardella was an involved
60th ANNIVERSARY
and supportive mother.
She served as Girl Scout
leader, PTA member and
Mother Advisor for Rain-
bow Girls. She famous-
ly kept her daughters
dressed in clothing that
she sewed, including two
wedding dresses.
In addition to sewing,
Ardella expressed her
creativity through her
artwork, crafts and gar-
dening.
Wherever they lived,
Ardella and Bob enjoyed
camping, fishing and
many strong friendships.
Growing up on the Or-
egon Coast and having
so many fond memories
there, they decided to
move to Florence when
Bob retired.
Ardella was an active
member of the Presbyte-
rian Church of the Siu-
slaw. She also enjoyed
her involvement in PEO,
Masonic Widows and
playing bridge with Flo-
rentine neighbors.
Ardella is survived by
her daughters: Terresa
Hodge (Gerry) of Olym-
pia, Wash., Dorothy Cole-
man (Doug) of Bremer-
ton, Wash., and Barbara
Herrman (Tim) of Col-
lege Station, Texas.
She is also survived by
four grandchildren, Tony,
Joel, Andrea and Doro-
thy, and three frequent-
ly photographed great
grandchildren.
Ardella was preceded in
death by her sister Mary
Perkins.
A memorial service
will be held at 1 p.m. on
Saturday, Feb. 16, at the
Presbyterian Church of
the Siuslaw.
Memorials in her name
may be made to the Pres-
byterian Church of the
Siuslaw in Florence.
Burns’s Riverside Chap-
el Florence Funeral Home
was in charge of arrange-
ments.
SCALF—William “Bil-
ly” Scalf Jr, 54, passed
away Feb. 6, 2019, in Eu-
gene.
Services will be held
later this spring.
Arrangements
are
under the direction of
Dunes Memorial Chapel.
FIELD TEST
CANDIDATES WANTED
URGENT NOTICE: You may be qualified to participate in a special Field
Test of new hearing instrument technology being held at a local test site.
Leo and Shirley Stapleton
On Jan. 23, 1959, Leo and
Shirley Stapleton got mar-
ried in Ojai, Calif.
This year, they celebrated
their 60th wedding anniver-
sary at Disneyland, where
they went for their honey-
moon.
They have lived in Flor-
ence since 1974 and have
one son, three daughters,
five grandsons and one
granddaughter.
We are looking for additional candidates in Florence and the surrounding areas.
Dates: February 13 - February 15, 2019
Product Test Sites:
Winter travel conditions
to continue across Oregon
Oregon highway man-
agers are expecting trou-
blesome driving condi-
tions to remain across
northern state highways
for the next 3 to 4 days.
Interstate 84 through
the Columbia Gorge re-
mains a primary focus of
snow and ice removal ef-
forts with the addition-
al concern about heavy
rainfall in the western
Gorge.
Va r i o u s l o c a t i o n s
along the highway are
experiencing
heavy
winds as well.
Weather conditions
across the northern tier
of highways remain un-
stable with temperatures
hovering at just above or
just below freezing.
Motorists can expect
to find a patchwork of
conditions due to vary-
ing temperatures within
short proximity, with
associated snow, ice and
An industry leader in digital hearing devices is sponsoring a product field test in your area next week
and they have asked us to select up to 15 qualified candidates to participate. They are interested
in determining the benefits of GENIUS™ 3.0 Technology in eliminating the difficulty hearing aid
users experience in difficult environments, such as those with background noise or multiple talkers.
Candidates in other test areas have reported very positive feedback so far.
possibly freezing rain
found adjacent to nearly
bare highway surfaces.
East of the gorge ex-
pect heavy snow in
mountain passes and
high winds in some ar-
eas. Motorists should be
prepared to install chains
when required and plan
extra travel time.
ODOT snow removal
teams are on a 24-7 work
status with extra crews
being deployed to Inter-
state 84 as necessary.
Motorists are urged to
understand driving con-
ditions on their selected
travel routes ahead of
leaving from the point of
origin and to use Trip-
check.com to “know be-
fore you go”.
Stay on main highways
and avoid following GPS
navigation devices onto
unfamiliar routes that
may not be plowed or
passable.
Dunes Memorial Chapel
serving Florence and the surrounding area
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1938 Newmark St.,
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FLORENCE
2775 Hwy 101 Suite B
Florence, OR 97439
NEWPORT
1217 N. Coast Hwy. Suite D
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541-236-2628
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In an effort to accurately demonstrate the incredible performance of these devices, specially trained
representatives will be conducting testing and demonstrations during this special event.
In addition to an audiometric hearing evaluation, candidates will receive a fiber-optic otoscope exam,
a painless procedure that could reveal common hearing problems such as excessive wax or damage
to the eardrum, as well as other common cause of hearing deficiencies.
Qualified Field Test Candidates:
• Live in Florence or the surrounding area
• Are at least 55 years of age or older
• Have experienced some level of hearing difficulty, or currently wear hearing aids
• Don’t currently work for a market research company
• Call BEFORE February 15, 2019.
We have a limited supply of the GENIUS™ 3.0 test product
currently on hand and ready for testing. We have also been
authorized to offer significant discounts if you decide to
take the hearing instruments home. If you choose not to
keep them, there’s no risk or obligation of any kind.†
TO PARTICIPATE:
1) You must be one of the first 15 people to call our office
Mention Code: 19FebField.
2) You will be required to have your hearing tested in our
office, FREE OF CHARGE, to determine candidacy.
3) Report your results with the hearing instruments to the
Hearing Care Specialist over a three week test period.
FIELD TEST
PARTICIPANTS
Will be tested and
selected same-day.
Qualified candidates will be selected on a first-come,
first-served basis so please call us TODAY to secure
your spot in the Product Field Test.
Participants who qualify and complete the product test
will receive a FREE $100 Restaurant.com Gift Card* as a
token of our thanks. Exp. February 15, 2019
AVOID WAITING
CALL AND MENTION CODE: 19FebField!
*One per household. Must be 55 or older and bring loved one for familiar voice test. Must complete a hearing
test. Not valid with prior test/purchase in last 6 months. While supplies last. Free gift card may be used toward the
purchase of food at participating restaurants where a minimum purchase may also be required. See restaurant.
com for details. Not redeemable for cash. Promotional offer available during special event dates only. †If you are
not completely satisfied, the aids may be returned for a full refund within 30 days of the completion of fitting, in
satisfactory condition. See store for details.
Dunes Memorial Chapel
2300 Frontage Road, Reedsport, Oregon 97467 • 541-271-2822
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