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Police to conduct Pedestrian
Enforcement Operation today
The Florence Police De-
partment will conduct a
Pedestrian
Enforcement
Operation at Ninth and
Kingwood streets from 11
a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday,
Sept. 21. The operation will
be canceled if it is raining.
Under Oregon law, a
crosswalk exists at any
public street intersection,
whether marked with paint
or unmarked. Crosswalks
also exist between intersec-
tions (mid-block) where in-
dicated with white paint.
At a traffic signal, drivers
must:
• Stop and remain
stopped for pedestrians un-
til they have cleared the lane
in which the driver is trav-
eling and the adjacent lane.
At any other crosswalk
— those without a signal —
drivers must:
• Stop and remain
stopped for pedestrians un-
til they have cleared the lane
in which the driver is trav-
eling and the adjacent lane.
• Stop and remain
stopped for students cross-
ing (or about to cross) a
street under the direction of
a crossing guard.
• Stop and remain
stopped for a blind or blind
and deaf pedestrian using a
cane or a guide dog, until
the pedestrian is completely
across the roadway.
It is not only unsafe but
also illegal in Oregon to
pass a vehicle stopped at a
crosswalk for a pedestrian.
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F
lorence Regional Arts Alliance
(FRAA) is pleased to share
the talents of local artist Ronald
Hildenbrand in the lobby of Ore-
gon Pacific Bank in Florence, 1355
Highway 101, during the month of
September.
Hildenbrand is very active in the
local art community, including be-
ing a current member of the Flor-
ence Public Arts Committee, and
past member of the FRAA Board of
Directors and FEC Gallery Commit-
tee.
He attended the American Acade-
my of Art in Chicago and worked in
graphic arts while in the military. His
career included working in package
and label design for an International
Company in San Francisco, and he
“Resting” by Ron Hildenbrand
had his own Art Studio in Fairfield,
for his mural designs and paintings. woodworking and scratch art.
Calif.
Since retiring to Florence 13 years
Hildenbrand has an ongoing ex-
Highlights of his artistic back-
ground include being featured on ago, he has continued his love of hibit at FRAA Art Center, 120 Maple
the TV Show “Bay Area Backroads” oil painting, and has also enjoyed St. in Historic Old Town Florence.
ODOT gives ReVision construction update
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The Oregon Department
of Transportation (ODOT)
is committed to providing a
safe and efficient transpor-
tation system, which it does
by investing in Oregon’s fu-
ture through roadway im-
provement projects.
Access for pedestrians,
including those with dis-
abilities, will be available
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and identified through or
around the work zones. For
updates on traffic, “Know
Before You Go” at Trip-
Check.com or call 511.
For the ReVision Flor-
ence Streetscaping Project,
drivers on Highway 101
from Siuslaw River Bridge
to Highway 126 should ex-
pect night work through
the end of September.
Crews are working nights
the week of Sept. 22. Pave-
ment grinding along south-
bound Highway 101 is
scheduled for that Sunday
at 8 p.m. Paving is sched-
uled to start Monday at 8
p.m., weather permitting.
Northbound and south-
bound traffic will be on the
east side of the Highway
101.
Expect single lane clo-
sures in both directions of
the highway, along with
side street closures. In ad-
dition, daytime crews are
installing new curb and
gutter on Highway 101.
This project is a part-
nership with the City of
Florence to improve the
streetscape and pave. ADA
facilities along U.S.101 will
also be improved, along
with streetscaping ameni-
ties, new street lighting, the
undergrounding of over-
head utilities, bike lanes,
parking spaces and land-
scaping and irrigation im-
provements.
The project is to be com-
pleted by the end of No-
vember.
For
more
informa-
tion, visit www.oregon.
gov/odot/projects/pages/
project-details.aspx?proj
ect=19496 or www.ci.flor
ence.or.us/urbanrenewal/
revision-Florence.
Expo focuses on senior health, opportunities
Florence Good Life Expo
is an event you don’t want to
miss. It takes place Thursday,
Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. at the FEC, 715 Quince
St., and features informa-
tion designed especially for
seniors, caregivers and their
friends and family members.
Admission is free, though
a donation of canned food
for Florence Food Share is
appreciated. As a special
treat, BJ’s Ice Cream is dish-
ing up free scoops all day.
Plus, all attendees will be en-
tered into a special raffle.
Hundreds of Florence res-
idents are embarking on an
exciting new phase of their
life.
Men and women 50 and
older are looking for infor-
mation on everything from
retirement benefits to recre-
ational opportunities, health
concerns and housing op-
tions.
“We have a diverse senior
population in this communi-
ty and we hope the Boomer
and Senior Expo offers new
and creative ways to meet
the needs of these residents,”
said Siuslaw News Publisher
Jenna Bartlett. “We have pro-
grams for active seniors who
are looking for everything
from new fitness activities
to financial services, or in-
formation and tips for those
who need assistance getting
around safely and afford-
ably.”
The seventh annual Flor-
ence Good Life Boomer &
Senior Expo, presented by
the Siuslaw News and spon-
sored by PeaceHealth Peace
Harbor and Banner Bank,
provides the perfect venue
for businesses to present to
this strong and vibrant pop-
ulation.
Attendees at this expo can
look forward to free health
screenings and accessing
investment guidance, travel
news, retirement choices and
attending a variety of educa-
tional seminars.
The expo includes a di-
verse range of exhibitors,
entertainment and educa-
tional seminars with the
goal of helping the 50-plus
demographic manage and
enhance all aspects of their
lives.
There will also be chanc-
es for volunteer opportu-
nities and community en-
gagement. However, people
should note that this year
there will not be flu shots
offered.
Come spend the day and
learn how various business-
es can help anyone make
the most of their retirement
years.
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