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6A | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2021 | SIUSLAW NEWS ODOT from page 1A Shoppe LOCAL #MyFlorence Shop. Eat. Support. ESTATE JEWELRY AND ANTIQUE FURNITURE!!! We buy, sell and consign quality estate/heirloom jewelry & furniture. Gold, silver, platinum jewelry with precious & semi precious stones. Call 541-997-8104, Florence Antiques & Coast Jewelers Auto, Home, Life, Business Flood, Antique Auto, RV’s Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Supplements Health Insurance Phone (541) 997-9497 1234 Rhododendron Dr / Florence During the project, some people have ex- pressed concerns that work completed in 2019 was either ineffective or poorly installed. That is not the case, according to Strandberg. “The project on the Siu- slaw Bridge involved re- placing the deck material of the bridge lift spans. An earlier project that uses a Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) process to seal the bridge deck is starting to deteriorate. The new sur- face is a steel grid deck, similar to what it had be- fore the FRP repairs. State Bridge crews from Ona Beach, Astoria, Eugene, Sa- lem and Albany assisted in the effort,” said Strandberg. The project was slated to be finished by the end of October, but Strandberg was pleased to announce on Thursday the work on the bridge is wrapping up BARBER from page 1A LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTERS Tires • Brakes • Shocks Alignments 4325 Highway 101 Florence, OR 97439 541-997-7178 Alva Bracey Broker Your goals are my top priority. Let’s get together! Call, Text or Email Cell: 541-505-1180 Alva@CBCoast.com 541-997-7777 100 Hwy. 101, Florence, OR COAST REAL ESTATE SAVE. SHOP finished or are finishing their journey at Camp Florence Youth Transition- al Facility, located near the South Jetty. Camp Florence is one the OYA’s four transition pro- grams, where youth have the chance to work in a community and gain extra skills to help them prepare for moving out of custody. Shop owner Geraldine Prociw connected with Camp Florence several years ago through Marc Barnum, the facility’s Vo- cation and Education Ser- vices for Older Youth coor- dinator. Tyler was the first bar- ber from Camp Florence to work at the barbershop. He has since graduated from the program and now works full time at the bar- bershop and lives in New- port. “The only thing that’s different between this bar- ber shop and any other bar- bershop is this barbershop has a team that’s willing to give everybody an op- portunity — and it doesn’t matter where you came from,” Tyler said. Jess is from Portland and never imagined he would one day be a barber. “Before I was 18 (years old), I probably went to a barbershop twice in my life,” he said. “I had hair all the way down to my chest. I couldn’t tell you why I joined, but it’s probably one of the best choices I’ve ever made.” Kincade is also from Portland and used this op- portunity to not only learn barbering but also import- ant communication skills. “It’s a good opportunity Get Results...List With Tim. Tim Sapp Owner / Principal Broker 541 999-8230 PHOTO BY RICHARD KUTSCH ODOT crews work on the new metal lift span decking on the Siuslaw River Bridge. “The project was de- just a bit early. “This work is complete. signed in house and com- There were no unusual is- pleted by our crews with- sues, other than the FRP in a very short timeline,” continued. repairs completed a cou- Strandberg ple years ago were show- “Our bridge crews worked ing signs of early wear, collaboratively to made it prompting action sooner, happen in a week, which than later,” Strandberg was quite an accomplish- ment.” said. For more information ODOT suggested driv- ers continue to prepare on the renovations cur- for delays, as there will be rently underway on the workers finishing the final Siuslaw River Bridge, go details of the project for to www.oregon.gov/odot/ Pages/index.aspx. the next few days. because it’s giving us the job we actually went to school for,” he said. “Communi- cating with different kinds of people is awesome. It’s good that we make money down there, but getting the experience is what makes it worth it.” Prociw describes all three young men as a bless- ing. She’s been on materni- ty leave and having them hold down the shop, along with fellow barber Melis- sa Harris, has worked out wonderfully. Based on what she hears from the community, the town of Florence agrees. “It’s cool when I go to the grocery store and people come up and tell me, ‘Those boys are really professional and give great haircuts,’” Prociw said. “There are re- ally great things to be said about them in the commu- nity.” These three may be help- ing Prociw, but just watch- ing them progress has been a good experience for her as well. “It’s been a true joy to be an influence in these young men’s lives,” said Prociw.” For that I’m proud of. It’s a feeling I’ve never felt be- fore, and watching Tyler transition out of the pro- gram was a moving expe- rience.” Harris has worked with the three on a day to day basis, cutting hair at their side and has been amazed at how their skills have pro- gressed. “When they first came to the shop, they were ner- vous to be a part of this new ‘scene,’” she said. “I’ve watched them evolve and now they are able to talk to different people from all walks of life and give them a great haircut while they’re at it.” For Harris, this program also reminded her of what an asset Prociw is to this community. “Not only is she (Prociw) laid back and easy going, but she is willing to help anyone, anywhere, regard- less of the situation,” Harris added. Harris, Tyler, Kincaide and Jess are all available by appointment with occa- sional walk-in spots avail- able. For appointments, call 541-590-3660. 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