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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2019 | 7A MARKET from page 1A Roussett was also glad that some of the small issues that had come up during season one had worked themselves out. “People have gotten used to where we are and there is less confusion about us and the Boardwalk Market. Peo- ple have also gotten used to the grassy area. Plus, we’ve doubled and tripled our volunteer staff and we have more volunteers showing up every week,” she said. One difference that cus- tomers may see next year is a possible change in the market’s operating hours. There have been some re- quests that the market open earlier in the day but there is a reason for the current opening time of 3 p.m. “We may consider start- ing earlier, but the reason the hours are as they are, is so the farmers can have time to pick in the morning and then come with the freshest produce they have,” she said. The staff and farmers that participate in the mar- ket not only need custom- ers to come and buy food from them, but also they ask members of the com- munity to support them at a fund-raising event that cap- tures the essence of the idea behind the Farmers Market. The event was held at a local agency that has made getting food to those con- cerned with food security a priority: Florence Food Share. “We recently held our PHOTOS BY MARK BRENNAN/SIUSLAW NEWS Customers were plentiful, as was the late season produce, at the last Florence Farmers Market of the season. Market staff thanked the public for the strong support and look forward to offering even more options next year. Farm to Table Dinner, it was a sold-out event, which was really great,” Roussett said. “Anthony from Organ- ic Noodles and the vendors provided the produce and the vegetables, which were wonderful, and we were at Florence Food Share’s gar- den which was a really beau- tiful site.” Roussett also said there were not any significant re- curring problems this sea- son, but there was one over- riding sentiment that all of the individuals involved in the market wanted to share with the public. “We are so grateful to the community for their enthu- siasm and to the volunteers that have made this pro- gram happen,” she said. “We will be back next year with even more healthy, sustain- able things to share with people.” nificant upgrades to the Old Town with the addition Port of Siuslaw Manager camping and RV facilities this summer of full-service David Huntington and port There have also been sig- the port maintains east of RV sites along the riverfront. commissioners had budget- ed for the Mo’s upgrade and posted the job requirements and associated specifications Florence Food Share provides food to last year. At the time, they those who are hungry in our community. If you have four hours a week available, only received one bid to un- we are in need of volunteers to staff our dertake the project. Front Desk and also act as Guides as cli- “The port has made it a ents walk through the pantry. Please call our volunteer coordinator, Sarah Lovejoy, priority to upgrade to up- @ 541-997-9110 (Monday – Friday, before grade our facilities and the noon) to learn more about volunteering. Mo’s walkway has been a info@lorencefoodshare.org 2190 Spruce Street. concern for a few years now. We’ve repaired it a number of times, but it had reached the end of its life expectancy and was becoming a safety issue, so we decided we had to replace the old wooden ReStore processing volunteer needed to help walkway with a material with donation sorting process. more suited for this envi- For more information contact Floyd at 541-997-5834 ronment,” Huntington said. The single bid received was from Oregon Ma- Assisting those in need in our Community. rine Construction (OMC) Do your part and Free Hot Meals Mon-Wed-Fri which came in at just over 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM $158,000. volunteer today Brien Mill is the area co- ordinator for OMC and HELPING HANDS COALITION to help support New Location:Community Baptist Church recognized the potentially 4590 Hwy. 101, Florence (Across from Fred Meyer) dangerous state of the walk- these local Call 541-997-5057 to Volunteer way while working in and around the dock area be- non-proft hind Mo’s. Th ere are many opportunities to organizations in “The walkway had really volunteer and a variety of skills deteriorated over the years. and talents are always in need. our community! Most of the support beams are wood and needed seri- Volunteer interest forms may be relies heavily ous attention. I saw the con- on volunteers. found online, at the shelter and dition and talked with the at our Th rift Shop on Bay Street. port manager about it,” Mill www.oregoncoasthumanesociety.org/volunteer/ said. “When the job was ap- proved by the commission- ers, we bid on it. I was really surprised to hear that we were the only company to bid on it.” The need for maintenance Your Memory Care Respite Center needs you! on port-held properties is Seeking volunteers for our Coffee Club: nearly constant. Much of Conversation & companionship in a caring setting while providing respite for caregivers. that work is routine and Contact us at memcarerespite@gmail.com accomplished by port staff, but some projects, like the replacement of the walk- way and the utility trusses that are housed beneath the walkway, needed additional discussion and authoriza- tion by the Port of Siuslaw commission. “We budgeted for it in last year’s budgetary cycle and we planned for it to happen this fall, when we usually work on off-season proj- ects,” Huntington said. In addition, there are oth- er problems in and around the marina that arise. Those vary from retrieving a lost boat engine to diving be- low water lines to repair the pipes and conduits that pro- vide electricity and water to longterm renters of slips at the port and the businesses that are located along the Siuslaw River. Some of this type of work can be done by the employ- ees, but if the job calls for extended underwater work or metal fabrication for infrastructure, others are called upon to assist. Mill has been a recurring and important presence on the waterfront for years and has worked on a variety of projects for the port and for many individual boat own- ers. This familiarity with the water and the effects of the river and the tides on the docks and boat slips in the marina has given Mill a unique and valuable per- spective. Mill has also taken a per- sonal interest in not only the structural integrity of port properties but also the manner in which the work he and the team from OMC integrates modifications into the specific project under consideration. His metalworking skills and his sense of the history and culture of this area is ex- tensive and informs all of his work. That was definitely the case on this project as Mill realized it was imperative to retain the classic feel of the restaurant while improving the structural integrity of the entrance to the building. According to Mill, “The walkway needed a lot of work and took about three weeks from start to finish, but it was worth it. It is a lot safer now and I think it looks great too.” The cultural and financial importance of Mo’s was one factor in the tight timeline proposed by OMC and Mill is pleased the project went well. Another aspect of the im- proved utility truss installed underneath the walkway, which connects the restau- rant’s fire suppression system to the building, adds a local flavor to the upgrade while helping to hide the utility and water lines running from the street to the restaurant. Mill decided there was an opportunity to add to the city’s public arts focus by contributing his time and the materials necessary to add a unique and interesting touch to the walkway. “As you may have also no- ticed, the utility-hanger truss on the bottom was designed and painted to resemble our Siuslaw River drawbridge. There have been several art projects popping up around town, and I wanted to con- tribute. I had this unique opportunity to use the Mo’s walkway as a canvas, so I took advantage of it,” Mill said. PORT from page 1A Volunteer Get involved Donate Memory Care Respite of Florence Join the Peace Harbor Hospital Volunteers. <RXZLOOÀQGDQDUHDRILQWHUHVW in a caring organization. FRAA ART CENTER 120 Maple Street Phone: 541-997-4435 Hours Open: Wed-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-5pm Closed: Monday, Tuesday Peace Harbor Volunteers 400 9th Street, Florence, OR 97439 541-997-8412 ext. 2218 Classes, Workshops & Events Volunteer Get involved Donate Do your part and volunteer today to help support these local non-proft organizations in our community! Meals on Wheels are available to people 1570 Kingwood • PO Box 2313, over the age of 60 who cannot get out much Florence due to illness or advanced age and who are not eating properly, regardless of income. Cafe 60 is available for those who prefer to laneseniormeals.org make new friends in a dining room setting. Operating Monday, Wednesday and Friday 541-997-5673 Saving men one PSA test at a time. 541-997-6626 maribob@oregonfast.net Someone to talk to... who understands! To include your organization in this directory, NEW DATE: Annual Members’ Meeting NEW! The Big Wave Spooky Word Contest 2019 Tuesday, November 19th, 10:00 am. Come learn about what we have been doing and upcoming events, hear annual survey results, provide suggestions for our future, and vote for new board members. Friday, October 25th, 7 pm at FRAA Admission free. Poets, songwriters, storytellers all welcome. Must be your original work. Limited to 4 minutes. Registration at 6:30 pm. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places as well as best costume! Winter Arts Festival Applications We are accepting applications for the Winter Arts Festival until November 1st. The dates are January 25th & 26th, 2020. Applications are available on our website and at FRAA. Painting with John Leasure Saturdays 9 am - 12 pm No painting experience required. Contact: jnleasure@hotmail.com or 541-991-2754 for details and fees. Big Wave Poetry 1st Tuesday Open Mic Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 7:00 pm Admission is free and refreshments will be available. Poetry Workshop Small group meeting of poets to enhance their written word. Last Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8:30 pm. Write fraaoregon@gmail.com if you are interested in joining. Next Art Change-Out Day Monday, November 11, 2019, 9-11 am Please pick up your artwork and bring something new to help keep the art at FRAA fresh to our visitors. Writers Workshop Writers discuss their current works and get inputs from other writers. 2nd Tuesday, Monthly, 1-4 pm Write fraaoregon@gmail.com for details please call us @ 541-997-3441 For more information about classes, visit fraaoregon.org. To register for these classes, please call or visit FRAA at our Art Center on Maple Street.
