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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2019 | 9A The first step to better hearing? I WILL HEAR Getting your hearing tested by the ONLY doctors of audiology in Florence. Call today to start your year off right! BETTER HEARING THIS YEAR of Florence ASSOCIATES 541.991.4475 1901 Hwy 101, Ste A Florence HearingAssociatesOfFlorence.com | Doctors of Audiology Stocks. Bonds. CDs. IRAs. Mutual funds. Andy Baber, AAMS® Financial Advisor . 1010 Highway 101 Florence, OR 97439 541-997-8755 www.edwardjones.com PHOTOS BY MARK BRENNAN/SIUSLAW NEWS The City of Florence has started a major upgrade at Miller Park, with work continuing throughout much of the summer. The main restrooms and concession stand will be replaced using funds secured through a grant obtained by the Public Works Department. Member SIPC Ginny Verville Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Winner! Best of Breed & Best Opposite Sex We invite you to join us. • Wednesday, 7 p.m. - Family Connections • Sunday Worship 9:00am and 10:45am Corner of 10th & Maple St. • 541-997-3533 www.florencecrossroad.org email: office@florencecrossroad.org In 2019 we will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of our business in Florence. It is time to express the appreciation and gratitude we feel, and have always felt, for the friendship, trust and loyalty of those who live in this community. It is your confi dence in us and your continued patronage that has made these 80 years such a pleasurable experience. Th ank you. Johnston Motor Company Since 1939 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 MILLER from page 1A the outdated facilities at the park, including new re- strooms and an updated con- cession stand. The underly- ing electrical and plumbing systems to these buildings will also be replaced. The money was received after Public Works Director Mike Miller applied for state and federal assistance to up- grade parts of the deteriorat- ing infrastructure at the park and the initial stages of the project have begun. According to Miller, the project is a bit behind sched- ule but, as with many projects of similar scope, delays are inevitable. In this case, the original contractor awarded the bid was unable to begin work as expected and an al- ternate vendor was selected. This change caused a brief delay in construction, which is now beginning, with initial work underway to prepare the site for a complete over- haul later this summer. “We have crews placing and compacting gravel for the footings and slab to bring everything up to final grade before the concrete is poured. Once the gravel is compacted and to the final grade, crews will install the rebar for the slab and then pour the con- crete footings and slab,” Mill- er said. “The rough plumbing and electrical conduits have been installed, with the labor to install the plumbing do- nated by several of our area plumbers.” The upgrades to the park are important as community use of the park has increased, as evidenced by the Aug. 6 return of Florence Police De- partment’s “National Night Out,” a safety and informa- tional event that made its de- but last year. The National Night Out was designed to offer an in- clusive community event that is oriented towards improv- ing communication and trust between local first respond- ers and residents. Last year’s event was such a success that Police Chief Tom Turner re- ported that the Florence Po- lice Department had been awarded the “Rookie of The Year Award” for its efforts. The improvement of all of the parks in Florence was included in the 2019 City of Florence Workplan and highlighted as a priority goal during the next biennium. The current workplan specif- ically mentions working with the Siuslaw Baseball Associ- ation, Siuslaw Youth Soccer Association and other com- munity partners to improve and expand sport and fitness opportunities for residents at Miller Park. Florence has nearly 200 acres of public park lands at 22 different sites, many of which offer opportunities for volunteers to assist staff in maintaining the parks. There is also an Adopt-a- Park Program, which allows individuals to focus their vol- unteer efforts on one park in which they have a particular interest. For more information, visit ci.florence.or.us or call 541- 997-4106. SPARKLE from page 1A Campfires from visiting RV- ers lit the dusk air as hundreds packed Darlings’ parking lot and marina to partake in the festivities. A live rock band entertained the audience as the commu- nity gathered to play games, eat barbecue from Darlings’ restaurant and catch up with old friends. A few good Samaritans even handed out free sparklers to children by the dock. As the stars began to shine and the pyrotechnicians were in place, the band played a Jimi Hendrix-inspired rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” which was almost immediate- ly followed by the first round of crashing booms as the fire- works lit up the light sky. The firework staging area, located on the marina dock, was just a few hundred feet from land, giving the audience the full impact of the hundreds of multi-colored fireworks that exploded above Siltcoos Lake. PHOTOS BY JARED ANDERSON/ SIUSLAW NEWS DENTURE SERVICES INC. LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED are inesses s u b y munit ese com rvice needs. h t g in se ow lax, kn h all of your e r o t it y w It’s eas to help here Call the Siuslaw News to Join Our Senior Directory 541-997-3441 Open 4 days a week! 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