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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2020 | 3A Community News Port demolishes blue barns, continues upgrades By Mark Brennan Siuslaw News T he Port of Siuslaw continues to make im- provements to its marina and campground facili- ties during this down time mandated by the gover- nor’s executive order which mandated closing of many state facilities during the Covid-19 pandemic. The latest step in the up- grades at the port is the complete removal of two long blue metal sheds that have been used as a place for individuals and commer- cial companies to rent space floor storage of boats, crab pots and fishing gear. The dilapidated structures have deteriorated dramatically over the years and presented more of an obstacle to in- creasing rental revenue than an incentive. Port Manager David Huntington thought when he first took over manage- ment of the facility that it might be possible to clean the sheds up and repair the obvious roof damage. That proved to be impossible. “The buildings are prob- ably 50 years old and they were just too far gone to repair. We had someone look at the roof to see what it would cost. Compared to the amount of money we could receive for renting the spaces, and it just didn’t make sense,” Huntington said. The removal of the sheds comes in the wake of a com- pleted dredge of the harbor, which was finished in mid- April. The total cost of the removal project was approx- imately $18,000. Huntington says the tear- down of the decades-old buildings, which were used for public storage, will be 2750 KINGWOOD Florence Dental Clinic Brian G. Holmes, D.M.D, Justin H. Linton D.D.S. 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The plan is to build full-service camping stations for recreational vehicles. accomplished quickly and the debris from the site will be repurposed where possi- ble. Unfortunately, the age-re- lated deterioration of the materials and the unsanitary conditions caused by de- cades of animal occupation made them unacceptable for most recycling applications. “We tried to find some- one to take down the build- ings in exchange for the ma- terials and we weren’t able to find anyone that was in- terested,” Huntingdon said. “They said the cost of bring- ing in the equipment would be more than the materials were worth.” The Port of Siuslaw and its commissioners have ap- proved the work being done and the hope is to replace the buildings with full-ser- vice camping stations for recreational vehicles, as soon as a reasonable time- line for reopening all parts of the port has been deter- mined. The Port of Siuslaw dock- ing facilities and the marina remain closed, as does the port campground, until the ban on non-essential travel is lifted or modified by the governor. Florence celebrates Building Safety Month 2020, ‘Dog on the Job’ contest During May 2020, • Week Three, May City of Florence 18-24 – Resiliency. Building Department Sustainability. Innova- will participate in the tion. 40th annual Build- • Week Four, May ing Safety Month, a 25-31 – Training the worldwide campaign Next Generation presented by the Inter- national Code Coun- 2020 Dog on the Job cil, its members, and Photo Contest partners to promote The City of Flor- building safety. ence hosted its sec- This year’s cam- ond annual Dog on paign, “Safer Build- the Job Photo Contest ings, Safer Commu- this year. Staff asked nities, Safer World,” local contractors to highlights the im- submit photos of their portance of building Owner Ron Mann’s pups Lizzie & Abner dogs helping them on codes for providing were runners up in City of Florence’s 2019 their job sites. Four a strong and resilient Dog on the Job Photo Contest. winners will be select- built environment, ed by the review com- and regularly updated codes ters. Homes and buildings mittee and will be featured that ensure that communi- that are built in compliance throughout the month of ties are protected in the face with building safety codes May. and the officials who en- of disasters. Check in with the City of As we prepare ourselves force the codes are essen- Florence website at www.ci. for the increased severity tial to helping communities florence.or.us/building and and frequency of natural minimize the risks of death, the City’s Facebook page at disasters, building safety is injury and property damage www.facebook.com/City- even more important. Di- in the event of a disaster. ofFlorenceOregon for the This year’s campaign Dog on the Job Photo Con- saster mitigation through the adoption and enforce- themes are: test winners. • Week One, May 1-10 – ment of building codes is The city will also be ac- one of the best ways for Disaster Preparedness knowledging local contrac- • Week Two, May 11-17 – tors as it celebrates Building communities to prepare and protect against future disas- Water Safety Safety Month 2020. 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At Shervin’s we are taking extra precaution in order to ensure that our customers and staff are kept safe and healthy during this quickly changing situation. 1 Car Sanitation – All cars are wiped down with a sanitizer before and aft er the service. We wipe down any areas in the interior where employees have touched, such as door handles, the steering wheel, keys, shift ers and power window panels. 2 Hand Sanitation- Our staff will continue to wash their hands throughout the day and change gloves aft er each car they service. 3 Give Customers Options- We will pick up and deliver your vehicle to your home. You may also drop your key in our secure mailbox for drop-off s to avoid or minimize contact. 4 Employee Illness is Serious- We are encouraging employees not to shake hands. We are practicing “personal distancing” and encouraging employees to stay home if they feel under the weather. 5 Wipe Down High Touch Points- We wipe/spray counters, credit card machines, door handles, phone handles, kitchen areas, and chair arms and tables in waiting area multiple times a day. We continue to be focused and committed to working with each of you to ensure we continue to meet and exceed your expecta- tions. We are here for you. We thank you for your business and more importantly, your friendship. Please be safe and exercise extra precaution during this challenging time.
