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VOL. 129, NO. 64
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SPORTS
PHOTO BY MARK BRENNEN/SIUSLAW NEWS
Florence Mayor Joe Henry (left) and City Councilor Joshua Greene, who have often been at odds in the debate over public art, shake
hands in a celebratory moment during last Wednesday’s mural dedication ceremony, prompting a round of smiles and applause from
fellow councilors and members of the Public Art Committee.
Mural dedication bridges differences
Wednesday’s mural dedication ceremony was upbeat and well attended
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By Mark Brennan
Siuslaw News
The most significant example of
public art in Florence was on full
display at Wednesday’s long-an-
ticipated dedication of the “Stitch-
ing Time” mural on the corner of
Quince Street and Highway 126.
A crowd of over 100 turned out
for the ceremony, including Chief
David Brainard of the Confederat-
ed Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua
and Siuslaw, and Catherine Rick-
bone, Executive Director for the
Oregon Coast Council of the Arts,
along with senior members of City
of Florence staff.
Master of Ceremonies for the
dedication was Florence Mayor Joe
Henry, who offered praise and ap-
preciation for the effort by all of the
participants involved in the project.
Public response and debate on
the “Stitching Time” mural has
been both mixed and at times heat-
ed, with differing opinions regard-
ing the content and placement of
the mural propelling the subject of
what constitutes good art — and ul-
timately whether the city should be
involved in the purchase and place-
ment of art.
Kari Westlund from Travel Lane
County was on hand for the cere-
mony and said she believes the mu-
ral is a great addition to the attrac-
tions offered in this area.
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Local family nurtures deep roots in logging history
By Victoria Sanchez
Siuslaw News Intern
Somewhere in the moun-
tains about two miles from
Winchester Bay in Reedsport,
sounds of engines and metal
moving across cables echoes
throughout the canyons. Miles
of dark emerald evergreens
cover the rolling hills, with the
tops hidden by early morning
fog. Above the deep canyon is a
large ledge known as a “landing,”
upon which yarders, loaders and
a logging truck work in unison
as 120-foot trees are pulled by
cable up to the landing. Dan
Wagoner is a sixth-generation
logger who, along with his wife
Jennifer, now are vice president
and partners of R&R King log-
ging in Florence.
“In our market niche, we have
the yarders. We usually log the
stuff nobody else wants to — or
can — log.
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Parenting Center offers options, education to soon-to-be parents
By Mark Brennan
Siuslaw News
Pregnancy and the birth of a
baby can be overwhelming experi-
ences for new mothers and fathers.
One of the best ways to handle the
responsibilities that come with
bringing a new life into the world
is by getting information that will
help with understanding the many
challenges awaiting parents.
Helping to provide this infor-
mation are volunteers at the Preg-
nancy and Planning Center (PPC)
located at 1525 12th Street, Suite
G, in the Florence Business Center.
Susan Kirby is PPC’s Director and
she hopes parents to be will stop in
if they have questions or need some
other type of support.
“We offer prenatal education
and support, parenting education
and support, life skills education,
pregnancy tests and pregnancy op-
tions information, a weekly play-
group for parents and their new
born to 5-year-old children, and a
Stork Boutique with diapers, baby
clothes, blankets, baby supplies, as
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SAVE THE DATE: A UGUST 16, 11:30 AM - 1 PM •FREE LUNCH
50’s Party Car show, a raffle and a BBQ!
Serving Ribs, potato salad, baked beans, chips and a beverage for lunch
Live entertainment brought to you by The Hanson Family Singers
RSVP is appreciated: nhill@shorewoodsl.com
1451 Spruce Street, Florence
541.997.8202