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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2019 | 7A MURAL from page 1A serious thought given to the cul- ture and history of the location where the mural will be placed. For critics of the mural, the process of selecting the winning design had already passed the point where public input on the selection of the art could be tak- en into account by the art com- mittee or the city council at the April 1 Florence City Council meeting. For those in support of Ma- rino’s design, the installation is the positive end result of a three-year effort to bring a large, modern art piece to the City of Florence. The final steps in the journey of the mural started this week as the creative force behind the design, Marino and her partner, Joel Heidel, arrived in Florence to begin the installation. The couple has been at the PUD building during the week, working in the rain and the cold, sketching the major elements of the work onto the recently white-washed wall. A public PORT from page 1A Following that approval, the commissioners heard a short presentation from Maureen Miltenberger, Chairperson of the Florence Environmental Management Advisory Com- mittee (EMAC) and member of the Siuslaw Climate Alliance. Miltenberger introduced herself and then thanked com- missioners for allowing her group the use of the port-owned grassy area next to the board- walk for last month’s Earth Day celebration. The event took place under less than ideal conditions as the weather was breezy and chilly, but Miltenberger was positive about the event and the support. “We wanted to thank you for letting us use the boardwalk and the preparation that happened right before it, so we got to use the electricity, which was great. We just wanted to really thank paint day on Friday included community members in the be- ginning of the mural. The pair spoke about the cre- ative process and the timeline for the installation of the mural. Marino and Heidel have each been artists for much of their lives and have worked togeth- er on many different types of sculpture and mural pieces over the years. “We both have been doing art forever. I started in theater and music at a very young age and switched to visual art in my twenties,” Marino said. The couple has developed a method of sharing the ideas that inspire them and incorporating those thoughts into the final submission. The process begins with the team familiarizing itself with the location of the instal- lation and deciding on the best way to translate that basic un- derstanding into a visual frame- work, the couple said. “It’s hard to claim 100 per- cent ownership of anything either of us comes up with, be- cause we have been exchanging ideas and concepts for so long, even on work we are doing in- dependently,” Marino said. “We work together, we live with the work and we have similar ways of thinking about art, but we ap- proach it from different points of view.” Heidel is primarily a sculptor but grew up in a household that was focused on art and the artis- tic process. His familiarity with art of many different types and genres has prepped him for the work he now does with Marino. “My parents were both artists and my father was the head of the Art Department at Portland State and chairman of the de- partment until 1980, so I grew up with art and artists all around me,” said Heidel, who is also a trained welder. “I took that skill and what I know from growing up and working with Angelina and use it to create metal sculp- tures.” The couple feel that Heidel’s expertise in working with metal brings a slightly different sense to the work produced by their studio. Heidel has studied and worked extensively in other me- diums, including glass, enamel and metal. He also visited mu- seums and art institutes across Europe while growing up. “I met Angelina and we did a collaborative sculpture togeth- er. Beyond that, Angelina was a painter but she had already started doing murals — so I be- came the assistant muralist. I do have some sensibility for things, but Angelina is the one who ac- tually creates the murals,” Heidel said. Marino and Heidel will be staying in Florence during the installation of the mural. They said the designs created for any client starts with knowing the community. “All of the work we do, whether it is public project or a private commission, comes from things that we believe are associated with the community or the client that we are work- ing with,” Marino said. “A lot of times when you are talking to a client or a community, the past, present and the future are the areas they want to connect with, which is what I try to bring to the work.” The controversy surround- ing the selection and funding for the Marino-Heidel mural has not been a problem for the artists. The time in Florence has been an opportunity to consider a change in location for themselves and the business they own and operate. In fact, the couple has enjoyed their stay so much that they have looked at a property for sale in Florence with a shop and an RV parking area as a possible future home. “Everybody, every person, every place we go and everyone we have talked with has been fabulous. We love everything about this area, and it’s been a really great experience,” Mari- no said. “This is so cool for us because I have always wanted to spend time in Florence. I used to drive through as a kid, and I love this area — and now here we are. Plus, I am super pleased that out of 124 submis- sions, we were chosen. Thank you City of Florence!” the commission for letting us do that,” she said. “We had over 20 presenters, dancers and bands and the enthusiasm of the participants and the people who were there was awesome.” Miltenberger also expressed the hope that the port would support the event next year. Meyer thanked Miltenberger for her efforts and said he hopes that the weather might be more cooperative in the future. The second presentation of the evening was the reading of a proclamation issued by Port Manager David Huntington, recognizing the week of May 18 to 24 as Safe Boating Week in Florence. The importance of boating as a recreational and commercial option for residents and visitors to the area was mentioned as just one of the positive impacts that boating as an activity has on our local economy and culture. Senior Chief Jay Nilles, of- ficer in charge of U.S. Coast Guard Station Siuslaw River, was on hand to accept the proc- lamation. Nilles spoke briefly of the strong connections between his command and the city and residents of Florence and one of his primary tasks, keeping the waterways in and around the city safe and navigable. “We’ve had a long-standing relationship with the port and the community, and we receive great support from both the port and the community,” Nilles said. “We monitor (the Siuslaw River) bar very closely. ... We make sure we can get people in here or keep them out, because we just want to keep people safe. That’s important for us because the more recreational traffic we can get across that bar safely, is better for the port and it’s better for the community.” The commissioners then turned their attention to se- lecting a waste hauler for the district. There are two waste removal companies serving the Florence area, County Transfer and Recycling (CTR) and Cen- tral Coast Disposal (CCD), and representatives of both compa- nies made brief presentations to the commissioners. Dave Twombly, owner of CCD, spoke first and pointed out that CCD is completely lo- cally owned and staffed, em- ploying 14 individuals. He went on to suggest that more of the money paid to his firm would stay in the community then his competition, which is based in Texas. Twombly also mentioned CCD had previously worked with the port as the district’s hauler and had enjoyed a good working relationship with them over the years. The earlier con- tract with CCD was not re- newed because the bid request included cost estimates for the maintenance of portable toilets, which is not a service offered by CCD. That service is not part of the port’s current bid request. Brian Enochian, operations manager for CTR, followed Twombly and made a strong case for retaining CTR as the hauler for the port. His presen- tation highlighted the impor- tance of the contract to CTR and made his desire to retain the contract clear. His willingness to submit to the port a lower bid price was explained reasonably as an ef- fort to offer the lowest price point possible. He went on to suggest a later discussion with the city might accept Enochian’s reasoning for classifying the waste removed from the port differently, resulting in a lower cost. After both companies made their case for approval, they answered a couple of follow-up questions regarding pick-ups during busy periods and clarifi- cation of the rate structure used in submitted bids. Huntington recommend- ed the bid from CCD as his preference, based primarily on staff input. With little further debate, the Port Commission unanimously voted to award the new contract to CCD. Among other business, the port’s long-range plan to in- crease the number of rental sites is progressing. Huntington next presented cost estimates for one element of the plan, the installation of electrical stations for the re- cently completed “C” row. The port has received bids for the requested modifications, so the commissioners discussed the cost of installation. Commissioner Craig Brandt expressed concern that more information was needed to ad- equately determine which bid to accept. Brandt felt the cost for other aspects of the project, specifically the cost of “trench- ing,” was needed to select an electrical vendor. A discussion followed as Meyer believed a decision could be made on the agen- da item, suggesting bids for trenching were due and could be considered separately. However, as talk continued it became clear that Brandt’s posi- tion carried merit and the need for a later meeting was agreed upon and scheduled for May 20. Improving the walkway and docking area around Mo’s Restaurant was the most ex- pensive action item of the night. Huntington reported that surprisingly, only one bid was received for the project. That singular bid was submit- ted by Oregon Marine Con- struction (OMC) and totaled nearly $160,000. The long-term, positive re- lationship between Brien Mill, OMC’s Florence Operations lead, and the staff at the port was part of the discussion that followed. The timeline for the project was explored and Hun- tington said the work will be- gin in September and should last about a month. The com- missioners then approved the OMC bid. Huntington continued by updating commissioners on the much-needed dredging of the port’s docking and egress areas. “We are first on the list for the dredging and there might be a little more money avail- able, but we are definitely at the top of the list,” he said. “We al- ready have a dredge waste site picked out. … We don’t have a permit in place at this time, but hopefully we will soon.” The project will begin in mid-November and could con- tinue until February, according to Huntington. Commissioner Craig Zolez- zi then gave updates on the Fourth of July Fireworks pro- cess, indicating there were no apparent obstacles to the dis- play and that the needed certi- fications and permits required was progressing well. Commissioners were pleased with staff ’s extra effort to make sure Florence had a fire-works display this year. Huntington added his belief that the proper paperwork was forthcoming. The meeting was then ad- journed. The Port of Siuslaw Com- missioners will hold a Budget Meeting and a Special Session Meeting this Monday, May 20, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Both meetings are open to the public. For more informa- tion call 541-997-3426 or visit portofsiuslaw.com. J OIN U S I N W ORSHIP 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 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 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. 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 CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A. 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 orencecrossroadag.org • offi ce@fl orencecrossroadag.org 21st & Spruce Street – 997-8113 Adult Forum 9 a.m. Worship service: Sun. 10:30am Welcome to all! www.fl orencenewlifelutheran.org FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - SBC PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW 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@ fl orencenaz.church Wednesdays Celebrate Recovery 5 pm facebook:fl orenceoregonchurchoft henazarene FLORENCE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 1318 Rhododendron Dr. • 541-997-2523 Sunday Service 11am ( Children Sunday School) Mid-Week Activities, all ages. 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. 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 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 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 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. Siuslaw News + Watch “In Search of the Lord’s Way” Sunday, 7:30 AM KMTR Cable Channel 12 Western Lane Translator Channel 16.2 Then visit the Florence church of Christ 1833 Tamarack Florence, Oregon and experience the joy and simplicity of pre-denominational New Testament Worship. (Romans 16:16) Bible Study: Sunday, 10:00 am Worship: Sunday, 11:00 am www.churchofchristfl orence.org www.shoppelocal.biz
