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2A | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2019 | SIUSLAW NEWS On The Record Community OBITUARIES WILSON—Shirley June Wilson, 93, born in 1925, died April 4, 2019, in Flor- ence, Ore., at PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Hospital. Shir- ley was a resident of Flor- ence for almost 30 years. S h e was pre- ceded in death by parents, Richard A. and Olive S. Wilson, Shirley Wilson f r o m Minne- sota; her two older brothers, Rich-ard and Byron Wilson. Just seven weeks ago, she lost her best friend and younger sister, Mary E. Wilson, from Med-ford, Ore. This seemed to have taken the wind right out of her sails. Surviving Shirley are many loved nieces and nephews from around the country. After high school in Min- neapolis, she enlisted at the end of World War II, in the WAVES (Woman’s Naval Reserve), and as a result was a proud member of the Wil- mette Valley Honor Flight in 2014. After the war, she joined the Hormel Girls and USO, touring towns in the U.S. and around the world, dancing, singing and bang- ing a mean drum. Before moving to Florence in 1991, she spent almost 30 years in Los Angeles at KABC in the sales group. The prime ben- efit was being able to sneak away to the fantastic KABC box seats in Dodger Stadi- um, to watch her adored LA Dodgers in person. Give her a dog on her lap, the Dodg- ers on the radio or TV and she was happy. While in Florence, she enjoyed hav- ing lunch with friends, vol- unteering, playing golf and going to her favorite church. She will be sorely missed. No service is planned. Donations can go to Oregon Coast Humane Society. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home. WITTWER—Irene Col- well Wittwer, 80, a Florence resident since 1946, passed away April 5, 2019. She is a member of Siu- slaw High School class of 1956. Her daughter Tammy Wittwer and sons, Steven Wittwer and Michael Witt- wer, survive her. She is also survived by her brothers, Arnold Colwell and Roger Colwell; her seven grand- children; a great grandson and a future great-grand- daughter. Irene was proceeded in death by her loving and car- ing hus- band, Richard W i t - twer, a n d their daugh- t e r , Kelly Irene Wittwer Wittwer Burnett. Irene loved her family and friends. They were all very special to her. A Celebration of Life will be Sunday, April 28, at 1 p.m. It will be at the Seventh Day Adventist Church locat- ed at 4445 Highway 101 in Florence. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home E ASTER E GG H UNT Enjoy the Fun! e m o C The Hunt begins at 10:00! Miller Park Field Area 18th & Oak Streets SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH Ages 1-10 BIRTHS TripCheck offers safety tips for drivers in heavy spring rains Heavy rain can create dan- gerous driving conditions including reduced visibility, reduced traction between tires and the road, and less predictable car handling. Before heading out, driv- ers should visit TripCheck. com to check their route, and give themself more time to get where they are going. Also remember to: • Slow down, especially through high water. Driv- ing through several inches of water at high speed can cause you to lose control of the car. • Be aware of the poten- tial for hydroplaning, when your tires encounter more water than they can scatter. Your tire loses traction with the road. If this occurs, ease off the gas, gently apply the brakes and steer straight ahead. • Keep your distance; you may need more time to slow down. • Turn on your headlights to improve visibility. • Disengage your cruise control. • Check your brakes. Af- ter driving through a pud- dle, check that brakes are working properly by tapping them gently a few times. Crews are working to re- move landslides and mon- NEDCO offering classes on finances Neighborhood Econom- ic Development Corpora- tion (NEDCO) is offering the first of two free Finan- cial Wellness classes at the Siuslaw Public Library on April 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free but advanced registration is required at nedcocdc.org/ florence-classes. “Financial Foundations Course” is the first class and will focus on build- ing more financial stabil- ity and meeting financial goals. For more information, visit the website at nedcoc- dc.org/florence-classes. WEATHER DATA D ATE April April April April April April April H IGH 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 L OW 54 50 49 55 50 52 46 45 44 45 46 41 38 39 itor water on the roadways all around the state. Be pre- pared for delays by making sure vehicles are fully fueled, and carry extra supplies. For more tips on driving safe- ly in Oregon’s challenging weather, visit www.oregon. gov/OD OT/pages/win- ter-driving.aspx. LENTWYLER—Ry- lynn Renae Lentwyler was born April 3, 2019, to Hannah and Bryan Lentwyer, of Florence, at Peace Harbor Medical Center. Rylynn weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz., and was 19.5 inches long. Activities & Guests Th e Easter Bunny Florence Police Department Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue Face Painting Co-hosted by Siuslaw High School Interact Club, & The Rotary Club of Florence. Fun STARTS HERE WIN A JOHN DEERE ZERO-TURN MOWER EVERY FRIDAY IN APRIL AT 9PM Earn entries en on Fridays. One entry for every 50 same-day points earned from Noon to 8:30pm. Adults - $24.99 • Children under 10 - $11.99 Children under 5 - Free Reservations strongly suggested 877.374.8377 Day SUNDAY, MAY 12 • 10AM-3PM THREE RIVERS CASINO RESORT EVENT CENTER IN FLORENCE Roast of Beef with Pink Peppercorn Demi-Glace Build your own omelet • Scrambled Eggs • Bacon & Sausage Biscuits & Gravy • Breakfast Potatoes Quiche • Chicken Cordon Bleu Roasted Pork Loin with Mushroom Sauce • Teriyaki Salmon with Ginger Chips Mashed Potatoes & Gravy • Au Gratin Potatoes • Wild Rice Pilaf Grilled Squash Medley • Broccoli, Cauliflower and Cheese Sauce • Salad Bar Fresh Fruit • Pasta Salad • Potato Salad • Fresh Baked Rolls Berry Cobbler • Assorted Pies and Cakes • Truffles Petit Fours • Chocolate Mousse • Cheesecakes • Muffins & MUCH MORE! THREE RIVERS CASINO RESORT EVENT CENTER IN FLORENCE 2019 MEN’S NIGHT THURSDAYS AT 5:30PM May 2 - September 26 9 HOLES OF GOLF • RENTAL CLUBS (if needed) FUN PRIZES Join the Fun AnytimeT hisSeason! For more information or to sign up Call Bob Rannow at 541.997.3232 BILLY RAY CYRUS LIVE IN CONCERT SATURDAY, MAY 25 TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT THREERIVERSCASINO.COM R AIN 0.10 0.58 0.87 0.09 0.38 0.07 0.20 Rainfall Week: 2.29” Month: 9.33” Year: 33.65” Courtesy of Roger Cunningham FLORENCE 8 7 7 - 3 7 4 - 8 3 7 7 | T H R E E R I V E R SC A S I N O . CO M
