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2A | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2020 | SIUSLAW NEWS On The Record OFF BAY STREET BISTRO Make your reservations now for Valentine’s Day! OBITUARIES M O NA HA N — Ja m e s Allen Monahan, 78, of Brooklyn, Mich., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, at his home with his family at his side. Jim was born July 9, 1941 in Detroit, Mich., the son of the late Frank J. and Irene (Anderson) Monah- an. On Feb. 14, 1989, in Tuc- son, Ariz., he married Peg- gy Ann Paruch and they shared 31 years to- gether. Jim was retired from the F i s h - er Body Plant of James G e n e r a l Monahan Motors in Tecumseh. Always an avid outdoorsman, he loved to hunt, fish and just be out in nature whenever possible. He also loved his fami- ly and spending time with them at family functions. Besides his wife, Peg- gy, Jim is survived by his children: Mike (Jamie) Monahan of Luck, Wisc., and Michelle (Tom) Walk- er of Horton, Mich.; four sisters: Kay (Mike) Larson of Mankato, Minn., Sheri (Jerry) Simon of Somerset, Wisc., Patti O’Connell of Hudson, Wisc., and Bar- bara Silvagni of Carolina Beach, NC; five grandchil- dren: Jayke (Alex) Monah- an, Brynlee Monahan and Erik, Lorraine and Andrew Howe; one great-grand- daughter, Charlotte Mo- nahan; and two golden re- trievers, Tucker and Toby. In accordance to Jim’s wishes, cremation has tak- en place and there will be no services. Arrangements are under the care of Handler Funer- al Home, Tecumseh, Mich. Online condolences can be made to the fami- ly at www.handlerfuneral homes.com. HARTLEY— D e l b e r t Howard Hartley, of Flor- ence, born Sept. 15, 1934, passed away Dec. 31, 2019. Delbert was the youngest of three boys born in Man- cos, Colo., to father Benjamin and moth- er Goldie Hartley. D e l lived an Delbert adven- Hartley ture-filled childhood (including a pet monkey, alligator and living in a house on stilts) in Pana- ma while his father helped build the Panama Canal. Goldie passed away when Del was a young boy. Back in Colorado he was primarily raised by his old- er, beloved brothers Ho- mer and Ben. Del joined the U.S. Navy, becoming a hospital corps- man attached the Ma- rines while in Korea and Vietnam. He made rank of Chief Petty Officer af- ter only a few years in the Navy. He married Barbara Phillips in 1960 and had their boys Patrick (1962) and Daniel (1964). In 1972, Del retired from the Navy in Monterey, Calif. Anchorage, Alaska, be- came their home, where Del worked as a physician’s assistant for British Petro- leum on the Alaskan Pipe- line. After seven years, the warmth of Arizona called. It was a time of trials, growth and change for Del, who gave his life over to Je- sus Christ as his Savior. His mind healed and his heart opened. Del and Bar- bara retired to Florence, Ore., where they camped and gold-panned all over the Pacific Northwest. Del became very active City seeks Planning Commission members The City of Florence is seeking volunteer appli- cants for the City of Flor- ence Planning Commis- sion. The Commission reviews and makes recommenda- tions on the Comprehen- sive Plan, subdivision and zoning ordinances and oth- er planning rules and regu- lations. The Planning Com- mission also serves as the Design Review Board act- ing to determine whether proposed developments uphold the zoning and sub- division ordinances of the City of Florence. The Planning Com- mission consists of seven members, of which five must live inside city limits and two may live within the Urban Growth Bound- ary. Planning Commission meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. Persons interested in po- sitions should expect to at- tend all Planning Commis- sion meetings and devote time for study of issues pri- or to meeting attendance. Volunteer time is vital in working towards solutions to local government issues. Those interested in serv- ing their city and getting involved should consider applying for the Planning Commission. Deadline for applications is Tuesday, Feb. 11. Applications can be completed from the City’s website at www.ci.florence. or.us and are available at the Florence City Hall, 250 Highway 101, during regu- lar business hours. For details regarding the duties and responsibil- ities of this commission, residency requirements of applicants, term lengths or any other questions, contact City Recorder/ Economic Development Coordinator Kelli Weese at 541-997-3437 or email her at kelli.weese@ci.florence. or.us. in his local church after Barbara passed away fol- lowing 44 years of mar- riage. He went to Africa, India and Israel on medical mission trips. Del’s next season of life began when he mar- ried his wife Denise, from Florence. They traveled overseas on mission trips together and enjoyed local adventures. On Dec. 31, Del passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord at home, sur- rounded by family. Delbert is survived by his wife, Denise Hartley; his two sons: Patrick How- ard (Chris) Hartley and Daniel John (Lori) Hartley; five grandchildren: Holden (Daisy), Hannah, Autumn, Nathan and Nicole; and many nieces, nephews and cousins he loved dearly. A celebration of his life will be held at the Church On The Rock (1750 18th St. in Florence) on Satur- day, Feb. 15, beginning at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, do- nations may be made in Delbert’s name to www.in- touch.org Burns’s Riverside Chap- el Florence Funeral Home was in charge of arrange- ments. CORRECTION In the Feb. 5 edition of the Siuslaw News section “Community Voices,” the Us Too — My Prostate Cancer Journey Part 3 column byline for Henry Azevedo was misspelled as Henry Alvarez. Siuslaw News regrets the error. Thursday – Saturday 11 am – 8 pm Sunday – 9:30 am – 8pm • Closed Monday and Tuesday 165 Maple Street, Old Town • 541-590-3569 Applications available now at Backstreet Gallery or online Backstreetgallery.org, Due Feb. 20, 2020 Show at Florene Events Center February 27 – March 31, 2020. Reception on March 4: 5 – 7p.m. DENTURE SERVICES INC. LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Open 4 days a week! 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Open 7 Days 1355 Bay St. • Old Town 541-997-6357 beachcomberpub.com 120 Maple Street Phone: 541-997-4435 Hours Open: Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm Classes, Workshops & Events 2020 Professional Development Workshops presented by Lane Arts Council and FRAA Painting with John Leasure 'DQ+DUPRQ $ FRAA ART CENTER 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour Featuring Love is in the Air FRAA artists showcase their artwork featuring Love, Hearts, Valentines! Saturday, February 8th, 3-5 pm. $P\&ODZVRQ NS All month in Febraury February 11th, 10 am - Noon: Exhibitions and Galleries Panel March 9th: 10 am - Noon: Price, Promote & Profit from Your Artwork Register online at: http://lanearts.org/ workshops-florence/ or at FRAA Art Center -HVVLH/HLJK Financing: Citi Health Card 12 Month no Interest ! R U O P E W Parking is available at the Cross Road Church overflow parking lot at the corner of 10th and Maple streets. Do not park in the li- brary parking lots. 7KH)ORUHQFH(YHQWV&HQWHUSUHVHQWV “As a denture wearer myself, I can answer your questions and address your denture concerns.” ~ William Foster, LD RAI WHEN IT WEATHER DATA D ATE William Foster LD Sherry, Offi ce Manager 524 Laurel St. 541-997-6054 Rainfall Tax preparation help available at library Wood burning brick oven Pizzas, calzones, paninis, fi sh tacos, Crab Caesar,house made desserts, Beer, wine and cocktails. Dinner specials. Saturdays 9 am - 12 pm No painting experience required. Contact: jnleasure@hotmail.com or 541-991-2754 for details and fees. FRAA Artists Featured at Siuslaw Library During the month of February, FRAA graces the hall and display case at the Library. Check it out! Writers Workshop Writers discuss their current works and get inputs from other writers. 2nd Tuesday, Monthly, 1-4 pm Write fraaoregon@gmail.com for more details. Big Wave Poetry 1st Tuesday Open Mic Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 7:00 pm Admission is free and refreshments will be available. “Love Gone Wrong” Original Poem, Prose, Story, Song Contest February 21st, sign-up at 6:30 pm, event starts 7 pm. Prizes will be awarded. Tickets at the door - $10. Questions: bigwavepoetry@gmail.com Writers on the River - Literary Salons & Workshops w/ Catherine Rourke The Blank Page: How to Conquer & Master It! Sat., February 29, 2020 10 am - 12 noon Surefire way to fill your pages! All writing levels and genres, Contact: CJReditor@gmail.com , 541-708-2120 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, March 2, 2020, 9-11 am . ŝůůΘ<ĂƟĞWƌŽƐƐĞƌ͕ĞĂĐŚ,ŽƵƐĞ'ŝŌƐ͕ĞƐƚĨŽƌ,ĞĂƌŝŶŐ͕ <^d͕ĂŶĚ^ŝƵƐůĂǁEĞǁƐ 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.
