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SATURDAY EDITION | NOVEMBER 21, 2020 | $1.00 ESS R OG RS EA <ŝƚĐŚĞŶ<ůƵƩĞƌ Your Kitchen Store and So Much More! RESS PR 0 Y PR PR AT I N G 1 3 Every Tuesday Evening 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm November 10 th - December 22 nd Sign up for a Drawing ĂĐŚtĞĞŬ͊ ESS RESS E BR 2020 &ŽƌůůzŽƵƌ,ŽůŝĚĂLJEĞĞĚƐ Kick of the Coziest of Seasons, Sprinkle & Share ƚŚĞDĂŐŝĐǁŝƚŚĂŐŝŌĨŽƌĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞŽŶLJŽƵƌůŝƐƚ͘ ͻ^ƚŽĐŬŝŶŐ^ƚƵīĞƌƐͻŽĐŽĂĂƌ ͻ^ƉĞĐŝĂůƚLJ&ŽŽĚƐ ͻ,ŽůŝĚĂLJĠĐŽƌ • Kids Korner ͻĂƚŚΘŽĚLJ • Plus So Much More! R OG OG CEL SN S 1890 ,ŽůŝĚĂLJŌĞƌ,ŽƵƌƐ Ăƚ<ŝƚĐŚĞŶ<ůƵƩĞƌ PR W SIU THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM OG AW NE L S I NSIDE — A8-A12 Siuslaw reviews updated in-person education metrics Siuslaw News Board also discusses superintendent evaluation VOL. 130, NO. 94 F LORENCE , O REGON NEWS & VIEWS THAT DEFINE OUR COMMUNITY WEATHER B Y C HANTELLE M EYER Siuslaw News On Wednesday, Siuslaw School Board met for a regular meeting, held via Zoom and streamed live on YouTube at the district’s “97-J” channel. During the brief 6 p.m. work ses- sion, Siuslaw Superintendent Andy Grzeskowiak gave an update on school metrics based on Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s press confer- ences in October and early Novem- ber, as well as Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE) “Ready Schools, Safe Learners.” This pro- cess is what schools across the state will follow as they transition from comprehensive distance learning to limited in-person instruction while following safety guidelines under the COVID-19 pandemic. The metric changes include looking at county positivity rates, rather than the whole state; ana- lyzing data more comprehensively; and increasing access to in-person instruction at the elementary level. What this means for Siuslaw is that the school district may begin transitioning into limited in-per- son instruction in the coming weeks — depending upon Lane County’s numbers of positive COVID-19 tests. Even while the county remains in the transition phase, some in-person instruction will be able to get started. “Limited on-site, in-person in- struction is a maximum of two hours per day to support primary instruction,” Grzeskowiak said, adding that primary students will be the first back in classrooms. “We’re talking about academic supports, assessments, social and emotional health supports and relationship building. That is all preparation for getting kids used to being on campus again.” One of the back-to-campus met- rics is that students are limited in their interactions. They must stay in cohorts of no more than 20 and participate in no more than two co- horts per week. Coming back will be “very rigid and very structured,” Grzeskowiak said. “It will be limited not just by the amount of time and space, but See SSD 6A Sunny skies with a high of 54 and a low tonight of 36. Full forecast on A3 COMMUNITY MARK BRENNAN/SIUSLAW NEWS FILE PHOTO Though recent weather events and COVID-19 restrictions have altered the City’s holiday decorat- ing and activities, such as last year’s tree display (above), plans are moving forward to bring holi- day cheer to the community in different ways. City spreads holiday cheer B Y C HANTELLE M EYER Siuslaw News W ith Thanksgiving approaching this Thursday, Florence is well on its way into the holiday season. Soon, the streets will be glittering with lights and the rest of the markers of merriment that make up this special time of year. However, with safety precau- tions in place due to the COVID- 19 pandemic, the City of Florence, Florence Area Chamber of Commerce and other partners will not be hosting the annual Florence Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting, which usually hap- pens the weekend after Thanksgiving. Instead, creative thinkers at all levels of the com- munity have come up with ways to brighten some moods and spread a little holiday cheer. According to Florence Project Manager Megan Messmer, the city is working on three main LIFESTYLE components to bring the holidays into Historic Old Town, city facil- ities, businesses and homes. These activities are for people to do on their own, within their cohorts, and all around town. “It keeps it bright and cheery, and that’s something we’ll bring to Old Town,” she said. The first of these is the tradi- tional holiday decorations and lights put up by Florence Public See CITY 5A Florence committees discuss annexation, work plans B Y M ARK B RENNAN Siuslaw News City of Florence boards and committees continue to meet, with several of them finalizing plans presented to the Florence City Council on Nov.16. The Florence Planning Commission met Tuesday, Nov. 10, to consider Resolution PC 20 22 and Resolution PC C 20 23 — applications from Michael Farthing, on behalf of Benedick Holdings, LLC, requesting to annex approximately 48.82-acres of property and a right-of-way, and also to apply a City of Florence zoning designation to annexed lands. All commissioners, with the exception of Eric Hauptman, were in virtual attendance at the meeting. The applicant’s proposal con- sists of annexing Oceana Drive and property described as Assessors Map No. 18-12-10-40, Tax Lots 400 and 401 and MR 18-12-10- 34 Tax Lot 801. Oceana Drive is located east of Rhododendron Drive within Idylewood, and the property is located south and west of Heceta Beach Road; south of Kelsie Way and Kelsie Court within the Heceta South subdivision; east and south of Sandrift Street; and east of the eastern terminus of Cloudcroft Lane within Idylewood and Idylewood 1st and 2nd Additions. The property is proposed to be See Ceramic artist Mike Schwartz INSIDE — A3 SWC announces top photos. INSIDE — B1 RECORDS Obituaries & emergency response logs Inside — A2 SIDE SHOW Activities and comics every Saturday Inside — B4 CLASSIFIEDS Listings and public notices Inside — B5 PLANS 7A FOLLOW US FOR THE LATEST NEWS : Environmental Management Committee reviews Tree City USA designation B Y M ARK B RENNAN Siuslaw News — Arbor Day Foundation Chief Executive Matt Harris steps needed to retain that sta- tus, and if there were ways EMAC might support that retention and increase participation by land- owners in the region in the goal of planting more trees locally. Titmus is also the lead individu- al on the EMAC Tree subcommit- tee, and he walked EMAC through a review of the history and future requirements associated with the Arbor Day Foundation designation of “Tree City.” The Arbor Day Foundation has put in place a number of easy-to-at- tain standards required to continue recognition as an accredited Tree City. Florence first achieved Tree City recognition in 2019 by meet- ing the program’s four require- ments: a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita and an Arbor See EMAC 7A @S IUSLAW N EWS T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM S IUSLAW N EWS 2 S ECTIONS | 20 P AGES C OPYRIGHT 2020 The Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) met Nov. 17 with a short agenda and action required on only one issue: trees, and more specifically, Flor- ence’s official designation as a Tree City USA through the Arbor Day Foundation. EMAC Vice-Chair Michael Tit- mus chaired the meeting, which was primarily focused on the next “Everyone benefits when elected officials, volun- teers and committed citizens in communities like Florence make smart investments in urban forests.” /S IUSLAW N EWS WOODED RETREATS & WATER VIEW HOMES FOR SALE...LAKES, RIVERS, OCEAN & TREES! S IUSLAW R IVERFRONT S OUTH L AKES A REA F RESH & L IKE -N EW N ORTH L AKES A REA S OUTH L AKES A REA COAST REAL ESTATE 11821 E. MAPLETON RD Large 2007 Riverfront manufactured home features 2 master bedrooms, large living room, dining room and kitchen with river views. 2 decks for outdoor living, landscaped yard, 2 metal ramadas for storage. Large workshop off the garage. It’s a must see! $575,000 #12111 MLS#20585484 QUINTESSENTIAL CABIN IN THE WOODS A perfect secluded getaway close to lakes, dunes, and recreational areas. Small but cozy cabin with large double garage and bonus room above. Tons of RV parking for trailers, boats, ATV’s, etc. Brand new roof (August 2020) on the main house. Get ready to make years of great memories at the Coast...dunes, lakes, beach & more! $319,900 #12054 MLS#20294660 1335 MULBERRY LANE Quiet, town-center location and fresh and like-new inside & out spacious split level plan. New roof, interior / exterior paint, flooring appliances, and fixtures. Great rear deck for BBQs or outside living. Oversized garage. Ductless heat pump, vaulted ceilings, and more. 1800 sf w/ 3 BR / 2 BA. Move-in ready! $389,000 #12048 MLS#20630889 5080 McCRAE ROAD Adjacent to Baker Beach horse trails! Tucked behind a high dune, wind-protected and remodeled cabin enjoys fabulous east-facing views of wetlands, abundant wildlife, and the coastal mountains, and is just minutes north of Florence. Surrounded by Siuslaw National Forest and a short hike to Lily Lake and miles of sandy beach, saddle your horse and be on beach trails in moments. The large master bedroom opens to a private deck. High quality fin- ishes throughout. Check out the virtual tours! $297,500 #12110 MLS#20381061 DESIRABLE SOUTH LAKES LOCATION with a private wooded setting and a fenced yard! This 3 bed, 2 bath home has been well maintained. 2 pellet stoves with one in the primary bedroom. Vaulted ceilings, sun porch, some newer flooring, and a heat pump. 2-car garage, room for RV parking, and a bonus 300 SF shop behind the garage. NEW CUSTOM COMMERCIAL GRADE ELEVATOR. This is an amazing elevator with custom hardwood paneling/trim and commercial-grade features. At $256 per square foot, it’s a great buy! $396,900 #12085 MLS#20488478 541-997-7777 “We’re next to the Bridge” 100 Hwy. 101 See all Florence Listings at cbcoast.com
