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In what seemed like a rather routine vote Oct. 16, the Florence City Council approved its Transportation System Plan, along with its necessary amendments and ordinances. However, the approval marks the end of a long process that will now serve as a guide for future transportation planning in Florence. According to the city website, the transportation plan was to be updated in 2012 to guide transportation planning for the next 25 years. “In developing the Updated TSP, the city of Florence has identified the following notable considerations including, but not limited to: seasonal traffic impacts; topographic constraints; parking management opportunities and challenges; tsunami and earthquake resiliency concerns; and opportunities to better support bicycle, pedestrian, transit, and access options, in general,” the

website states. The city has held several open houses and meetings regarding the plan, and a draft was prepared June 29. What it means Community Development Director Wendy Farley-Campbell said she has been involved in the TSP since the start and it also took teamwork by staff from the City Manager’s Office, Public Works and Community Development. Asked what the approval will mean to community members, Farley-Campbell said they can now look at the TSP and see transportation improvements planned for where they live, work and travel. “They can see if there will be a safer, more convenient, or less expensive way to get their destinations,” she said Oct. 23. “With the multi-use path being built maybe now they can buy that bike they have been wanting since the route will be safer for them, or maybe taking the bus will now be

an option since the routes are getting shorter and more areas will be served. Maybe they will be able to walk to the store since sidewalks are planned for the area.” She said visitors can look forward to more recreational trail options, as well as transit options to get from Florence to Eugene and farther east. “Will Old Town have a new traffic flow for Bay Street, new wider sidewalks…maybe?” she said. “The city will be leading that community conversation in a future project.” Asked what parts of the TSP required the most time, research and attention Farley-Campbell said it was important that the consultants used suitable information and correct assumptions. “Community Development and Public Works staff spent considerable time reviewing the tech memos shown in Volume 2 being particular to ensuring the methodology used to inform project decisions was fair to those

whom would be affected,” she said. “The Stakeholder Committee also cross-checked the work and provided feedback or ground-truthing on the function of certain transportation systems or congestion and connection problems in the city.” She added that the project task of organizing, promoting, and hosting the citizen involvement and public input sessions needed consistent time dedication. “This part of the project was very significant to ensure that diverse perspectives were solicited on how transportation works or doesn’t in Florence and getting input into what the gaps are in the Florence transportation systems,” she said. “The 2023 TSP speaks to the advances in transportation technology and the broadening diversity of community expectations,” she said, when asked which part she is most happy with. “It reflects a national trend to become less vehicular centric, offering more in

the way of other modes of transportation. This specific feature of the new plan takes a big step to considering all of Florence’s citizens especially those that do not drive or own an automobile and those that want to drive less or own fewer automobiles. Another exciting feature of the new TSP is a planned Tsunami evacuation route from Rhododendron Dr. to Oak St.to be located somewhere between 46th Street and Munsel Lake Road.” Asked what changes the community will see first, now that the plan is approved, Farley-Campbell said completed and underway projects will be celebrated, followed by staff updating capital improvement plans and begin the process of budgeting and grant research to fund future priority projects. However, successes came not only from staff time, but a community planning effort. “Citizens were offered methods to participate through the volunteer

committee, three public in-person and virtual open houses, and an online comment portal,” she said. “City amenities are their best when citizens engage in their planning. In Spring 2024, the City will be recruiting for committee volunteers to give feedback on the refinement plans for the transportation projects and other exciting projects in the City’s work plan.” She suggested that any member of the community who wants to positively influence the future of Florence should do their part and volunteer. The TSP was a joint program of the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development, and funding came from a Transportation and Growth Management Program grant and city match. More information can be found at the City of Florence website at https://www.projectcomment.com/florencetsp.

New restaurant opens at Reedsport Golf Course

Reed joins Siuslaw News From Staff Reports While Tony Reed is still a newcomer to the Oregon coast, he is certainly no stranger to the newsroom - or the coast. He’s been reporting for northern California newspapers since 1999 and has won several state and national awards for his work. Most recently, he hails from Newport, where he’s been a reporter and photographer since May. Prior to that, he worked in Weaverville County, California where he was part of the Trinity Journal’s news team. He’s also worked for Media Newsgroup papers in Clearlake, Lakeport, and Fort Bragg, Calif., as well as the Del Norte Triplicate in Crescent City, Calif. “I’ve lived on the coast for almost 20 years,” he said. “It’s where I feel most at home, most alive and most inspired. It’s been a dream come true to get back the coast and now I get to live in Florence? I’m pinching myself.” He’s covered the police, fire and emergency news beat, as well

The new restaurant and bar offers sweeping Club One manager Crystal Litton prepares for a views of the Reedsport Golf Course. catering event on Saturday, October 21. Tony Reed as courts, government, community news and environmental issues. He’s an avid motorcyclist and mechanic, a former volunteer firefighter/first responder, writer and musician who spends much of his spare time doing scenic and model photography. As associate editor of the Siuslaw News, Tony will still be reporting and taking photos but will also be responsible for compiling print and digital content. “I am excited to have Tony join our team in Florence,” Editor David Rupkalvis said. “He is a talented and dedicated journalist who loves telling stories that impact communites like Florence.”

By BREE LAUGHLIN Country Media A new restaurant, “Club One,” is helping to reinvigorate a historically-popular location in the Reedsport community. Club One employees said patrons have been excited to be able to dine at the restaurant and bar located at Reedsport Golf Course. “Everybody has been super happy when they walk in,” said Crystal Lit-

Disposal changes approved in Florence By TONY REED Siuslaw News The Florence City Council approved the removal of personal garbage cans from the city’s rate schedule while also voting postpone a rate review meeting for an-

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ton, Club One restaurant manager. “I hear this used to just be one of the most popular places in all of Reedsport. The bar was always packed on Friday and Saturdays. So we’re really hoping to get that vibe goClub One offers a variety of restaurant menu ing again,” she said. The space was renovat- options, catering event items and specialty ed before the restaurant cocktails from the bar. opened. It offers sweeping “We’ve really nailed it casual, but sprinkled with views of the golf course. with the food. We have an more upscale items. A new chef also brings excellent chef,” she said. The menu includes “lite a variety of quality cuisine The restaurant manag- bites” of crab stuffed to the menu, Litton said. er describes the menu as See CLUB page 4A

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other year at its Oct. 16 meeting. According to Community Development Director Wendy Farley-Campbell, waste hauler County Transfer and Recycling requested the changes to Environmental Management Advisory Committee

and a public process has occurred. CTR acquired the former hauling service last year and has been updating equipment and wants to only use only containers that work with its hauling trucks. Farley-Campbell said

the first request asked to adjust the rate schedule “for a new classification of service” and the second asked to postpone a rate review. Since CTR acquired Central Coast Disposal a year ago, it has been See CITY page 6A

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OBITUARIES Florence, OR CONTAXIS—Cecelia and Marguerite E.W.W. Luncheon immediately Mallary Whitehouse. A. Contaxis, of Florence, following mass Oregon, passed She was proceeded in away peacefully at St Mary’s of death by her husband, G, on September the Dunes Cath- Leo Pennel Sr. and her sib15, 2023 at her olic Church lings Arnold Whitehouse, daughter, ChrisHall Muriel “Juni” Whitetina Voogd’s house Ludwig, Anne home surroundWEBB—Bri- Whitehouse Miller and E. ed by family an Scott Webb Hale Whitehouse. and friends. She passed away She is survived by her was laid to rest Cecelia Contaxis p e a c e children: at St Mary’s fully on Blake W. Cemetary in Oakland, October 18, 2023. Pennel, R. California with a beauti- Brian was born in Hale Penful Celebration of Life on Florence, Oregon in nel, MarSeptember 30, 2023. 1958 to Lloyd and guerite Cecelia was born to the Adeline Webb and “Martee” late Joseph Aresto, (born lived most of his life P e n n e l in Italy) and Agnes Me- in the Florence/MaD . V. M . , deiros (born in Hawaii), pleton area. and George Brian Webb and raised in Oakland CA, Brian worked for Leo Pennel where she met and mar- many years with his dad Jr. and many nieces and ried her high school sweet in the refrigeration busi- nephews on the east and heart, Emmanuel “Mal” ness and was later self-em- west coast. Contaxis and had 3 chil- ployed in the HVAC Sky’s early years were dren, Nicholas Contaxis business. He was also a spent in The Berkshires of of Alturas CA (deceased), member of the Florence Massachusetts. Her father Christina Voogd (James) Elks Lodge. owned a paper finishing of Florence OR and VinHe is survived by his mill and her mother taught cent Contaxis (Georgia) wife of 36 years, Christine multiple subjects at a small of Chico CA. Cecelia is Webb, his mother, Adeline private school. The family preceded in death by her Landwehr (Webb), his sis- moved to southern Maine late husband, Emmanuel ters, Terry McLaren and where she attended a “Mal” Contaxis, brother Brenda Webb, his broth- one-room schoolhouse at Nicholas Aresto, and lov- er, Ken Webb, daughters Wells Beach before seting son, Nicholas Contax- Kayla Center, Alissa Webb tling in Cape Porpoise. is. and Jamie Foster, as well She attended high school Cecelia was blessed as 8 grandchildren and at Northfield School for with 5 grandchildren: Pe- many nieces and nephews. Girls in Massachusetts, ter Voogd (Kayla); NaBrian had many inter- which was founded on talie Contaxis (Fernando); ests but especially enjoyed the principles of faith, inChristopher Voogd (La- traveling, fishing, riding clusivity and community. Tia); Janell Neal (Josh); his Harley and spend- Values she carried with Andrew Contaxis (Steph- ing time with family and her throughout her life. anie) along with 7 great- friends. There was rarely She participated in Choir grand-children with #8, a dull moment while in and loved singing, espesoon to arrive. his company - he loved cially at Christmas when For 25 years, Cecelia to laugh and have a good the girl’s school combined worked at the Nabisco time. He had the most with the neighboring boy’s factory in Oakland CA generous heart and will be school, and hundreds until company closure missed beyond measure. of voices sang together. in 1995, after which she Services are currently She also participated in retired. She remained in being planned and will be sports, in which she loved Oakland till 2017 before announced at a later date. and excelled. She attended moving to Florence, OrColby Sawyer but transegon to be closer to her PENNEL—Marguerite ferred and graduated from daughter Christina and “Sky” Whitehouse Pen- the University of New her family. Cecelia was nel, a long-time resident Hampshire with a Bachfull of life, ready for any of Maelor of Science majoring new adventures present- pleton, in Education. She was ed to her. Cecelia was a O r e a member of the Alpha free-spirited, fun loving g o n , Xi Delta sorority where individual with a gracious passed she made lifelong friends beautiful soul and conta- a w a y gious gorgeous smile. She peacewill be truly missed by all. f u l l y Please join us as we cel- on Deebrate her with: cem“Sky” Pennel Celebration of Life ber 6, Saturday November 4, 2022. She was 91years 2023 old. 11:00 Mass at St Mary’s Sky was born in Great of the Dunes Catholic Barrington, MassachuChurch setts August 30, 1931, to 85060 Hwy 101 A.A. “O.B.” Whitehouse

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and had many fond and happy memories with her sorority sisters. Physical education classes were her favorite. She participated multiple sports, her favorites being field hockey, skiing and shooting. The shooting coach allowed her on the team as she had a better aim and could out shoot the men having learned how to hunt from her father. There are a few deer and elk that will attest to this as well. Holidays and weekend passes continued at Cape Porpoise Maine. Sky loved to sail in the harbor, swim and enjoy lobster and clam bakes with her family on the surrounding islands. Sky loved the ocean and anything to do with water. “The seas ran through her veins.” She also accompanied her father into the great outdoors, enjoying hunting, fishing, skiing, and stopping by to see L.L. Bean in his original shop. Buying mittens from bins and

her first pair of L. L. Bean boots. Sky’s teaching career started at Old Orchard Beach Maine. She then accepted a job in Mapleton Oregon to teach high school and junior high girls physical education, health, home economics, and coach girls’ athletics. In her first two years of coaching her teams won conference championships in volleyball and basketball. She also

coached field hockey and track and field. Her track teams won multiple championships and Sky was named state and national track coach of the year awards on several occasions. Mapleton’s track field was named in her honor. She believed young women should be strong and independent and deserved opportunities to follow their own dreams and above all, See PENNEL page 4A

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Harmful rhetoric

In the Siuslaw News edition on Oct. 20, reporter Tony Reed covered the Oct. 11 Siuslaw School Board meeting with an article titled “State makes school boards ‘mandatory reporters.’ At the end of the article on page 5B, Reed added a rant made by Jesse Chapman during public input. Chapman said that Communists taught sex education in the 60s, then took out a flyer which he described as “left-wing, Marxist, global warming propaganda.” I was in the audience when Chapman called out the school board for not screening the flyer before handing them out to students. I recognized the flyer as my own. It was an invitation to attend a youth sponsored Global Climate Strike that was held in front of the Florence City Hall on Sept. 15. What Chapman did not acknowledge is that I presented the flyer to the School Board at their meeting the previous month and asked that it be distributed at the high School. After the public input, High School Principal Mike Harklerode asked for copies of the flyer which he made available to his students. Not included in the article was my response during public input to the ludicrous claim by Chapman. At the end of my input, I linked

Our own house

We have three major news television stations, MSNBC, FOX and CNN. They now seem to report on what they consider the major news story of the day with little else. And of course, they have their pundits who are all retired this or that. Recently the Maui Fire and the destruction of Lahaina received 24- hour coverage which it should have because it occurred on one of our home grounds. Then the invasion of Ukraine by Russia pushed aside Maui and that is all we heard about for weeks. Now we have the Hamas-Israel Conflict which has pushed Ukraine to the sidelines. Big Brother USA has put our foot into another international mess

Mental health in Oregon is a sever issue

I have a daughter who is severely mentally ill and needs help. She is 34 and, in the state of Oregon they can check themselves out of hospitals and mental facilities. She has been in and out of hospitals and mental facilities for a long time now. I’m afraid she’s going to die on the streets somewhere as a “ Jane Doe.” I wasn’t sure how to get her the help she needed, so I called the police department to see

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that has been ongoing for 75 years. We and our NATO partners have sent billions to Ukraine in military support which I think we should but how much have we sent to Maui? With everything going on outside our borders we can’t seem to get our own house in order to run our own government due to a few radicals in Congress. — Win Jolley, Florence

More and more dangerous

Methamphetamine is a potent stimulant that has the potential to cause delusions, hallucinations, and paranoia. Meth causes people to stay up late, which leads to this negative behavior. Some people might believe that methamphetamine overdose is practically unheard of. The problem is that although methamphetamine overdoses are uncommon, they have recently peaked. Heroin and Cocaine are the most typical ingredients in speedballs. Numerous people have died as a result of speed-balling, including Chris Farley, River Phoenix, and John Belushi. It still applies even though Farley died from morphine and cocaine while Belushi, Phoenix, and Phoenix died from heroin and cocaine. However, Fentanyl has made it much deadlier recently. The increase in overdoses is caused by the addition of Fentanyl to drugs. Up to fifty times as potent as heroin and one hundred times as potent as morphine, respectively, is fentanyl. Users are not even aware of what they are taking due to the extreme potency of fentanyl and the fact that it is added secretly to stimulants. They are unsure of why using makes them feel different. An intense rush occurs when an opioid and a stimulant are combined. To “counteract” each drug’s negative side effects, they use speedballs. Meth can make a person anxious, agitated, and paranoid, whereas Fentanyl can make a person feel sleepy and have trouble staying awake. These two cancel each other out when they are combined. However, there is a higher risk when using two different drugs. To learn what to look for, visit: https://www. narcononnewliferetreat. org/blog/meth-and-fentanyl-the-new-speedball. html — David Long, Narconon

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what I could do. The officer that I spoke with told me I would need to get a court order in order to do this, which would also require a lawyer. I can’t afford a lawyer. I feel like their saying my daughter’s life isn’t important enough because I’m not a wealthy person. My daughter is going to die because it seems like it’s just about who has more money. What can I do to save her life. I’ve tried everything I know to do. More and more of our children are dying every day on the streets because families can’t afford to get the help for their loved ones that is so needed. Help me help our lost children to get the help they desperately need. — Janie “Janelle” Burford, Corvallis

Chapman’s comment to my concerns about how the charter school will deal with controversial issues. “The previous speaker is an example of what might happen. I’m the one who brought what he held up to the board for circulation about climate strikes that I conduct every Friday and invited students to join us. Is that something that a charter school would prohibit?” A student representative on the school board who attended the strike was appalled at the outrageous attack. There was no rebuke from the School Board during the meeting or after. I commend the Siuslaw News for its thorough coverage of the Global Climate Strike and the administrators at the high school for circulating the flier. It is my hope that the Siuslaw News and the members of the School Board will strongly condemn harmful rhetoric that fosters hate and divisiveness in our community. — Michael Allen, Florence

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WHERE TO WRITE President Joseph Biden State Rep. Boomer Wright The White House (Dist. 9) 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW PO Box 39000 Washington, D.C. 20500 Florence, OR 97439 Comments: 202-456-1111 503-986-1409 | 541-361-6042 Switchboard: 202-456-1414 Email: Rep.BoomerWright@ TTY/TDD: 202-456-6213 oregonlegislature.gov www.whitehouse.gov Lane County Dist. 1 Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek Commissioner Ryan Ceniga 900 Court St., Suite 254 125 E. Eighth St. Salem, Ore. 97301-4047 Eugene, OR 97401 503-378-4582 541-682-4203 Email: Ryan.Ceniga@ www.oregon.gov/gov co.lane.or.us U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden Florence City Council 202-224-5244 | 541-431-0229 www.wyden.senate.gov Mayor Rob Ward & Councilors Bill Meyer, Sally Wantz, Robert U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley Carp & Jo Beaudreaux 202-224-3753 | 541-465-6750 Florence City Hall, 250 www.merkley.senate.gov Highway 101, Florence, 97439 541-997-3437 U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle ci.florence.or.us (4th Dist.) Dunes City Council 202-225-6416 www.hoyle.house.gov Mayor Sheldon Meyer & Councilors Rory Hammond, State Sen. Dick Anderson Tom Mallen, Susan Snow, Melissa Stinson, Robert Orr (Dist. 5) 503-986-1705 & Melissa Stinson Email: Sen.DickAnderson@ Dunes City Hall, 82877 Spruce St., Westlake, OR 97493 oregonlegislature.gov 541-997-3338 dunescityhall.com

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Her love for the outdoors did not end with the move out west. She hunted for deer and elk and an occasional bear with her husband and sons. Fishing was a passion, often out catching everyone on the boat, bringing home limits of salmon and crab and if the tides were right, stopping by the clam flats for a limit of clams. She won the Mapleton Salmon Derby several years. She continued to love to sail, boat, water ski, and swim. Snow skiing was her winter sport. Loading up her four kids and usually a few more into to family station wagon and driving four hours to the ski slopes, skiing all day, and then driving the four hours home. Then getting her kids up and ready for Sunday school the following morning. Her energy and love for the great outdoors were boundless.

As was her faith and love. And if she wasn’t in the the forest or on the ocean, she was on the beach walking six dogs. Sky always advocated for female sports. She thought that girls and women should be strong, healthy and independent. She improved the lives of thousands of girls and women. She was adored by her family and friends. She was the best of us. An inspiration. She was one of a kind. Her impact is immeasurable. It would take volumes to get her life down on paper. Sky’s the limit! Her family and friends would love to see and fellowship with all who have been impacted by the life of Sky Pennel. A Celebration of Life is schedule for November 4, 2023 at the Mapleton Lions Club at 2 p.m.

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FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025 Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages is at 9:00 a.m. Online services at www.florenceunitedmethodist.org or find us on Facebook.

BAHA’I FAITH OF FLORENCE Monthly Interfaith Devotions in-person & Zoom 4th Monday 7:00 pm “Ye are all leaves of one tree ...” -Baha’i Writings Join us on Facebook: Florence Baha’i Community For info and meeting location: 541-590-0779 ALL ARE WELCOME!

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RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) “War is still not the answer.” FCNL We meet Sunday’s at 11am in our homes. Call 541-515-8191 for locations.

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NEW LIFE LUTHERAN E.L.C.A. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A. 4590 Hwy. 101 N, across from Fred Meyer“Serving Christ by serving others.” 541 997-7418 21st & Spruce Streets—(541) 997-8113 SUNDAY SERVICES - Adult Bible Study Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m. 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Online services available on our FaceBook, YouTube, High School Youth 7- 9 PM and website: www.florencenewlifelutheran.org MID-WEEK- Women’s Bible Study-Tuesday NEW LIFE PENTOCOSTAL CHURCH 10:00-Noon and Thursday Located in Park Place Plaze (Suite J) 7:00-8:00PM; Men’s Bible Study Thursday Sunday Morning@ 10AM and 8:00-9:30 AM; Middle Wednesday Night @ 7pm School Youth Wed. 7-9 PM. Pastor Tim Banks Sunday Worship streams live at Community Baptist 541-252-2319 Church Facebook Page PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD 3996 N Hwy 101 541-997-7136 Corner of 10th & Maple- 541-997-3533 Internet and in person Sunday Services at 10:30am, Sunday 9am Adult Sunday School is at 9:30am. 1st Service in person Call the church for details. Sunday 11am Reverend Greg Wood 2nd Service in person & Online All Welcome. Come as you are. Children’s Church (0yrs-12yrs) in person & Online

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booked already for company parties. So we’re really excited about that,” Litton said. During the winter season, Litton said she is also looking forward to attracting new patrons from Reedsport and surrounding communities like Florence, Coos Bay, Lakeside and Winchester Bay. “Then by next summer, we will already be established and it will be wild and crazy season,” she said. Club One is located at 1 Country Club Drive in Reedsport. They are open from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, call 541-3616144.

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Santa Paws and his an event to contact her helpers have dusted directly. off their elf slippers The Christmas Store and are hard at work is run entirely on volpreparing for Oregon unteer power, so all Coast Humane Sociproceeds go directly to ety’s Christmas Store. the care of the animals The annual event is at the shelter. A giving a Florence favorite tree will also be availand opens for the able for community season on Wednesmembers who wish to day, November 1st. buy gifts for shelter This year’s Christmas residents. There are Store is located at still volunteer oppor1179 Bay Street, next tunities available at the to the OCHS Thrift Christmas Store, and Shop, and open Mondonations of holiday day through Saturday The South Coast Humane Society will open its Christmas items and general merfrom 10 a.m. to 4 Store this week, full with help from Santa Paws and chandise are accepted p.m. and Sunday 11 others helpers. Contributed photos year-round during regshared that there seem that help wagging tails. a.m. to 4 p.m. ular thrift shop hours. “The Christmas Store to be even more vintage Photos with Santa are Call 541-997-5705 for is such an important and specialty items than also planned at locations more information. Florence, fundraiser for the ani- ever before, and that this throughout Oregon Coast Humane mals. We save seasonal year they’re adding in with three confirmed Society is a nonprofit, items all year long to some gift items to make dates so far. limited-intake shelter A schedule of events that promotes a lifetime make this event extra it more of a one-stop special for our customers shopping experience for will be posted on the commitment to pets. Viswebsite and Facebook it us online at oregonand friends,” said OCHS their customers. Holiday shoppers will pages for the thrift shop coasthumanesociety.org Executive Director Elizabe greeted on opening and the shelter, and or call 541-997-4277. beth Thompson. As expected, there is day by one of Santa’s Thompson encourages no shortage of merchan- furry helpers to thank local businesses or orgadise this year. Thompson them for their purchases nizations that can host COAST RADIO PRESENTS

CLUB from page 1A mushrooms, house cheese bread and a charcuterie board; traditional menu items such as salads, sandwiches and burgers; and house favorites fish and chips, pastas and steak dinners. Homemade dressings and sauces add a special touch to menu items, Litton said. Club One had a soft opening over the summer while managers and employees fine-tuned restaurant operations. Now Club One is running smoothly and offers not only a restaurant menu, but also space and food items for catering events. “Our December weekends are pretty much

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Pacific Northwest’s semiconductor and sustainable timber industries to be strengthened by two Oregon State-led federally designated Tech Hubs

eais to ns urBy Sean Nealon ies Guest Article ay, ter Oregon State University is the leader of two m-federally designated Tech beHubs – one focused on bemicrofluidic technology n,”for semiconductors and the other on mass timber atdesign and manufacturveing – announced today by arethe White House. 8 The White House, ghthrough the U.S. Deor-partment of Commerce’s 61-Economic Development Administration, announced the designation of 31 Tech Hubs. They were selected from nearly 400 applications. Oregon State University is the only university to lead two Tech Hubs.

“OSU has long been the state’s engine for economic development and scientific advancement,” said Oregon State President Jayathi Muthy. “These two OSU tech hub teams are outstanding examples of the important role our university plays in promoting economic, social, cultural and environmental progress for the people of Oregon, the nation and the world.” The Tech Hub program is an economic development initiative designed to drive regional innovation and job creation by strengthening a region’s capacity to manufacture, commercialize and deploy technology that will advance American com-

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technical expertise, innovation and talent pipeline – to expand and enhance microfluidics applications in semiconductors, biotech and more,” said Scott Ashford, Oregon State’s Kearney Dean of Engineering. “It builds on the already strong partnerships Oregon State has with CorMic’s key contributors.” The team is led by Tom Weller, the Michael and Judith Gaulke Chair in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Oregon State. “Microfluidics is an enabling technology for key industry sectors, including semiconductors, biotechnology and chemical manufacturing. For example, microfluidics-based cooling is the way forward for increasing semiconductor performance and massively reducing energy expenditures, which will have a national impact on fossil fuel pollution,” Weller said. “CorMic brings together our region’s expertise, critical assets and partnerships to enable innovation, accelerate technology development and reduce barriers to market adoption for this technology with critical national security implications, establishing Corvallis as a self-sustaining, globally competitive microfluidics Tech Hub within the next decade.” HP Inc, a leading microfluidics technology company which has a Corvallis manufacturing facility, is a key partner. “HP appreciates this recognition of our advanced microfluidics

technology platform, and we’re excited to work with our long-time partner, Oregon State University, at our campus in Corvallis to support the local community,” said Paul Benning, HP senior fellow. The Pacific Northwest Mass Timber Tech Hub aims to be a global leader in mass timber design and manufacturing to lower the construction industry’s carbon footprint and increase housing affordability. Building off the region’s wood products research and development expertise and its abundance of experienced architectural, engineering and construction firms, this Tech Hub will invest in advanced materials science to mainstream mass timber as a viable and sustainable construction alternative. “Ten years ago, mass timber construction was essentially just a concept in the U.S., but with its collaborators and partners, the TallWood Design Institute has led the way in turning concept into reality through interdisciplinary research, education and outreach,” said Tom DeLuca, Cheryl Ramberg-Ford and Allyn C. Ford dean of the Oregon State College of Forestry. “The Mass Timber Tech Hub will build on this, advancing the College of Forestry’s goals of equitably promoting sustainability and innovation to drive economic growth and policy change, while also meeting the natural resource demands of a growing population.”

The team is led by Iain Macdonald, director of the TallWood Design Institute, a research collaboration between Oregon State’s College of Forestry and College of Engineering and the University of Oregon School of Design. “This Tech Hub designation recognizes, validates and builds on the collaborative work that Oregon State University has done over the last three years with University of Oregon and our other Mass Timber Coalition partners,” Macdonald said. “We look forward to working with EDA and the private sector to achieve our joint vision: evolving the Pacific Northwest into a globally competitive industry ecosystem for mass timber design, manufacturing and construction.” In addition to the Tech Hub designation, the microfluidics group at Oregon State received a $450,000 grant from the Department of Commerce to further develop the project. Business Oregon also provided a $50,000 local match. The mass timber team at OSU didn’t seek the development grant from the Department of Commerce because it has already completed much of the initial development work through previous grants, including a National Science Foundation grant received by its University of Oregon partners earlier this year. Tech Hubs was authorized by the CHIPS and Science Act, which President Joe Biden signed into law in August 2022.

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Lane County taxpayers have started to receive their 2023-24 property tax statements. Statements are available online, as well as information about the county value trends, levy changes, and individual property tax account information, at www. LaneCountyOR.gov/AT. Statements were also mailed October 19. The first payment is due on November 15. Lane County Assessment and Taxation collectsproperty tax on behalf of 85 separate taxing districts, including cities, schools, education service districts, water districts, rural fire districts, urban renewal districts and other taxing districts such as park and recreation, library, and ambulance districts. The total property tax certified for all tax levies combined in 2023-2024 is $695.8 million. This is approximately 5.1 percent more than in 2022. The total amount of taxes billed changes each year because of the addition of new or renewed local option and bond levies, the expiration of local option and bond levies, the 3 percent statutory increase in Max-

imum Assessed Values (MAV), the addition of new properties to the tax roll, and the number of exemptions granted. Oregon’s constitution limits the increase in the MAV of each property to 3 perc e n t p e r y e a r, unless there h a v e b e e n change s made to the property, s u c h as new c o n struction or additions, new partitions or subdivisions, removal from special assessment or exemption programs, or changes in zoning and use of the property. The statement shows the property’s Taxable Value (TV), which is the lower of the Real Market Value (RMV) or the MAV minus any exemptions. Most properties will continue to see the 3 percent statutory in-

crease in MAV. Lane County’s January 1 RMV increased from $90.8 billion to $97.8 billion, an overall increase of approximately 7.65 percent from January 1, 2022. T h e total TV for all properties c o m bined in Lane County increased by 3.86 percent over last y e a r, f r o m $39.9 billion in 2022 to $41.4 billion in 2023. There are 180,741 property tax accounts in Lane County consisting of: 54.4 percent residential/tract; 16.6 percent exempt; 9.6 percent commercial; 6.4 percent industrial; 4.2 percent farm/forest; 4.9 percent multi-family; and 3.9 percent business personal property, utilities and other. Property values for

tax purposes are set only once a year at the time of certification. Certification occurred for the 2023–24 tax roll on October 5, 2023. Oregon does not reset property values at the time of sale, nor does it reset property values for tax purposes at the time of a refinanced loan. The 2023–24 tax statement reflects a property’s RMV as of January 1, 2023, based on sales of similar properties during 2022. Market value changes for individual properties will vary each year due to many factors including the general real estate market, property location and changes made to the property such as new additions, remodels, or demolition. Voters in the past year have approved changes to the tax levies and bond rates which are then applied to a property’s TV. However, Oregon’s constitution limits the total tax rate that can be billed to an individual property to no more than $10 per $1,000 of market value for government and $5 per $1,000 of market value for schools. These limits do not apply to bonds.

CITY from page 1A updating its fleet and disposing of old equipment, while merging routes and billing processes. Farley-Campbell said the company’s books are still being adjusted and a rate review at this time would not be accurate. Staff recommended to approve the rate schedule change and delay of base rate review. Other cans While it was recommended that the hauler remove the 32-gallon can from the schedule, staff found that the 21-gallon can was also a customer-provided can. City codes require providing a 21-gallon can for recycling, she said, but the city is not currently using that opportunity to recycle. “Staff is recommending removing the 21-gallon can if you do proceed with removing this service,” she said. With no council questions or public comment, the council voted unanimously to remove the customer–provided cans from the rate schedule and delay the next rate review to November 2024. Reasons for change Days after the approval, CTR Site Manager Brian Enochian explained that the city’s code and schedule go back to a time when haulers got out of the trucks and manually threw cans of garbage into a compactor. Back then, customers had their own cans and filled them with refuse to be disposed of. Enochian said new trucks use a mechanical arm to dump the refuse into the truck and the driver stays in the cab. He said the process takes about 10 seconds, in comparison to the minute or so it took haulers to manually dump into the trucks by hand. “Environmentally, it’s a lot better because there’s less idling time,” he said. “But safety has always been our biggest reason for doing this. A

lot of haulers are injured manually dumping cans. The reason we went to an automated system was to prevent driver injury and fatigue.” In his letter to EMAC, Enochian also noted that customer convenience was also a priority, since eliminating the personal cans frees the customer from having to deal with them. “Our carts are more robust and easier to roll than most units available to the general consumer,” he said. “We ensure they are compatible with our equipment and not subject to premature failure.” Farley-Campbell noted that with personal cans, lids may fall off, causing the refuse to

blow around, attract animals and be strewn around. Enochin cited efficiency as another reason to eliminate the personal cans, since a single driver and vehicle can cover a greater area. His letter added that the ratepayer will see savings over time because of the company’s cost-savings. He said anyone with questions should visit the CTR website, countytransferandrecycling. com or call 541 9978233. Farley-Campbell later explained the difference in price now that the small customer cans have been removed from the rate schedule. “In short, if I had a 30-gallon can getting

picked up weekly and now had to pick a cart size from the hauler, I would pick the 32-35 gallon weekly service,” she said. “That new service is $31.95 per month. I would have been paying $27.45 using my own can. That is a difference of $4.50 a month and $54 a year.”

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the agency’s aggressive approach to initial attack to preserve natural resources, protect communities, and increase firefighter safety, as well as investments of additional staffing and aircraft resources from the 2021 Legislature. Overall, the department put out 94 percent of fires at 10 acres or fewer this year. The start and end of fire season restrictions and regulations are set by each forest protection district based on the conditions in their area including drought, climatic forecasts, and season trends. These restrictions and regulations of activities prone to start wildfires, such as debris burning and certain equipment use, are intended as preventative measures during times with elevated wildfire risks. The arrival of steady, soaking rain coupled with cooler temperatures and shorter days usually triggers the closure of fire season. The end of fire season removes ODF imposed fire restrictions on ODF-protected lands. However, many structural fire departments in Oregon still require a permit for debris and slash burning, so check with your local fire department before starting a burn. As Oregon transitions out of fire season, ODF districts across the state are shifting their attention to wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts. Clearing vegetation, creating defensible space around homes, and safely burning debris piles are just a few ways ODF is working with local landowners, members of the public and fellow fire response agencies to mitigate wildfire risk. For more tips on how to keep yourself, your loved ones and your property safe from wildfire at any time of year, visit ODF’s Fire Prevention website or Keep Oregon Green’s website. ODF protects about 16 million acres of private, county, state and federal forest and grazing lands in Oregon.

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FLORENCE AREA

WHO’S WHO IN BUSINESS 2023 Local professionals dedicated to moving our community ahead through innovation, industry and a commitment to doing business locally.

Misty Berg Group Office Manager I’m an original Florence born Lady right here! My Grover Family has roots that go back decades in the Westlake/Ada area. My Stinger family moved to Florence in the 50’s. I married my husband, Justin Berg, four days before I started working at Siuslaw News in 2010. Thirteen years later and he’s still a lucky man! We have three Awesome kids and one lovable furson- Shakina, McCainley, Kiki and our furson Freddy. I love Florence and I love my job. I started as an Office Assistant in 2010, leaving for a while between late 2016-early 2018. I became Office Manager in 2021, then Group Office Manager for Siuslaw News and Cottage Grove Sentinel in 2022. The people I work with are Family and I’m always happy to see their faces when I get to work! Happy Fall Y’all!

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Ginny has been grooming dogs and cats since 1991 when she bought a shop in Hawaii. After selling the very successful business there known as Classy Clippin’ she decided to move to Florence in 2005 and open Aloha Pet Grooming. Along with her dedication to quality Pet Grooming she has also become very successful on the Dog Show circuit showing and breeding her beloved Miniature American Shepherds. Ginny has accomplished the “Breeder of Merit” award with AKC. Pursuing her dreams she now owns RENO which is a Platinum Grand Champion and a 2x Best of Breed winner @ the well known Westminster Kennel Club Show in NYC, along with his daughter taking Best of opposite sex in 2019. Reno was #1 Miniature American Shepherd in 2018 & 2019 in the US and is now retired and living a happy dogs life at home. Ginny feels fortunate to be doing what she loves. She has passion and dedication for dogs, cats and all animals.

A leader with a reputation for tenaciously protecting the interests of clients, Laura is experienced with sellers, buyers, investors and commercial real estate. Her specialty is selling homes with a 30 Day Marketing Plan using multiple strategies and proven approaches to get homes sold, and Laura sells 99% of the homes she lists during their active market time. Born into a real estate family, Laura knows what works and has a long record of success.

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Terry Lee Tattoo Artist

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Lisa Riberal Owner Lisa and her husband Gary moved to Florence after Lisa took a temporary work assignment as a hospice nurse. During this time Lisa fell in love with the culture, community and the people of Florence. The decision to move was easy. While working as a nurse Lisa was able to bring her Business into reality and now has more than just an online presence. Her Holistic Wellness business U.B.U. Naturally was formed in a physical location. Lisa has taken her many years of nursing experience, applying it in her products and services. She makes her own pain-gel, aromatherapy blends, candles, bath products, herbal remedies and teas. Her services include Nurse Consulting, Functional Nutrition and Reiki. Lisa’s intention is to bridge the gaps in healthcare by providing educational services to the community.

U.B.U. Naturally Mind Body & Spirit 302 Kingwood St. • Florence 541-653-7736

Stewart Riddle

Custom Jeweler A question commonly asked in our store is “where do you get the name SJ Custom Jewelers?” And it comes from us, the family who owns and operates it. S for Stewart + J for Jamie = the catchy name of your favorite jewelry store. Our family-owned business is local to Newport as well as Florence. Both stores provide quality products and services. You can walk in and find the S (Stew) working as well as a few sweet employees that we treat like family, and, anyone who’s been in our stores, knows that we try to treat everyone like family! We specialize in custom jewelry. Whether that is engraving the handwriting of a loved one onto a charm or creating the perfect, one of a kind engagement ring, we’ve got you covered. Because we know at SJ Custom Jewelers, that jewelry is more than beautiful, it’s meaningful.

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Jeanna Petersen Senior Multi Media Sales Consultant Jeanna has worked at the Siuslaw News since February of 2003. She works in the advertising department as a Multi Media Sales Consultant. She enjoys getting to know her clients and helping them with their advertising needs. She was born in Springfield, Oregon, where she grew up and graduated from Thurston High. She married Dave in 1979 and moved to Florence. Jeanna and Dave have two sons, Bryce and Trent. Bryce and wife Carly live on the family timber farm outside of Springfield. Trent and wife Jenna live and work here in Florence. In 2019 Jeanna’s Mother Jean moved to Florence. The family enjoys having her close by as well. With another year behind them, that puts them one year closer to retirement. Their tiny house is near completion and the rocking chairs for the front porch have been ordered. Summertime will be here soon and that means time to sit in the sunshine, relax and enjoy their little piece of paradise. It is what keeps them going! The dream!

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I love what I do. My career in Real Estate began in 1989, the last 29 years of which I have been licensed as a Principal Broker. During this time I’ve had the privelege of working on a wide array of Real Estate transactions and dealing with many wonderful clients, contractors and vendors in the Florence area. I have obtained several designations that require continuing education, which I feel keeps me on the cutting edge of the industry. I am constantly looking for ways to expand my areas of expertise. This allows me to provide a higher level of service to my clients. I have a deep respect for the goals and concerns of my clients and, because of this, we try to exceed the expectations of my clients. This has made me both friends and clients “for life”. To ensure efficient & complete service for my clients I have carefully selected a team of assistants who are as enthusiastic about helping you with every aspect of your Real Estate needs, as I am. We are known for providing outstanding service and sticking with our clients till the job is done.

With over 9 years’ experience, Terry Lee can design and create your custom, one of a kind tattoo! Walk-ins welcome or by appointment.

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RN, BSN, CFRN Brittany Countryman is the Clinic Manager and Advanced RN Injector at Pacific Hope Aesthetics with over 12 years of experience in the medical field. Prior to aesthetics, Brittany worked in critical care & emergency medicine. As a certified advanced RN injector, Brittany is passionate about using her skills as a nurse to put safety first, make clients feel comfortable, and bring out their natural beauty. Has completed her Certification from OSU as a Community Health Worker.

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Sheila Snyder Thermographic Tech

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Linda has been a Multi-Media Advertising Sales Consultant with the Siuslaw News since April 2022. She enjoys working at the Florence newspaper as it gives her the opportunity to assist the community with their advertising needs, as well as to meet new people and to get involved in happenings around town. When she’s not working she can be found walking on Heceta Beach with friends and/or family. Linda lives in Kla Ha Nee with her husband, Steve and their mini golden-doodle, Lucy.

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I’m an Oregon native, and I live on the beautiful coast in Florence, Ore. I am a graduate of Siena Heights University, and I carry a bachelor’s degree in science/surgical technology. For the past ten years I have worked in the operating room assisting surgeons and helping surgical patients as a registered surgical first assistant. Moving forward in my healthcare journey, I am so excited to be able to offer medical infrared imaging. I became interested in this field while I was on my own journey recovering and healing from my own health issues. During this time, I realized that there is a need in the community and surrounding areas to have access to thermography and how valuable it is to everyone. I am currently a certified clinical thermographic technician and business owner with an Imaging studio in Florence. I also provide thermography at clinics and wellness centers throughout the Pacific Northwest to bring access to communities in need. In my free time if you can’t find me imaging at the studio or in the operating room, I will most likely be deep sea fishing with family and friends. Or I might be out rescuing animals to take back home to our small farm with all the other rescued animals. I look forward to meeting you. I believe thermography is one of the greatest gifts you can give to yourself if you want to learn and understand what is going on with your body.

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Rachel Gion Community Health Worker

Rachel was raised in Florence, Oregon. She enjoys Surfing, Hiking, Fishing, and everything our Coastal Community offers. With a passion for helping others, Rachel has worked in healthcare for 14 years. Completing her Certification from OSU. She serves as a Community Health Worker. Working as a liaison between medical, social services, and community resources. Make an appointment with your OIH Provider to be referred for CHW Resource Support.

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Ronda Perkins Co-Owner

Ronda Perkins and Troy Nelson (business/ life partner) moved to Florence 3 years ago to open Northwest Memory Care. Ronda has had a passion for serving people with memory loss, disabilities and mental health concerns all her life. Ronda’s intention was to become a nurse however she began working as a caregiver at age 19, quickly moving into upper management roles eventually becoming co-owner of a 100-bed memory care community in Springfield, Oregon. 30 years later she’s still at it and loves every minute! Troy Nelson is the Facilities Manager at Northwest Memory Care. Troy is also a plumbing contractor. His background in construction has proven to be an asset in maintaining the building and has provided many conversation topics with the men of the house. Troy enjoys visiting with the folks and helping where he can. If you need Memory Care for a loved one Northwest Memory Care is the place to go! We are a small home, nestled in the forest with loving caregivers that put their heart and souls into their work. Come see our beautiful home, and meet Ronda, Troy and the team!

Northwest Memory Care 5292 Harvard Ave. Florence, OR • 541-590-3725

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Giving tree benefits local teens Siuslaw News staff With Christmas now less than two months away, Christmas lists are being accepted to make the holidays a little brighter for many teens living in the North Lakes area. For the 11th year, the Teen Giving Tree Program sponsored by Twin Lakes Grocery & Liquor wilt benefit 45 local teens living north of Heceta Beach. “I know this seems early to think about Christ-

mas” said Vicki Ambrosio, Owner and operator of Twin Lakes Grocery & Liquor and the Founder of this yearly event. “But in order to shop for what the kids want, we have to have their list in hand. That is why we start in October.” Ambrosia urged folks to pick up applications at Twin Lakes Grocery and Liquor and get their lists in as soon as possible. “The sooner a Teen returns their list, the sooner the community can begin

shopping,” a release stated. ‘This is especially important for those items that are asked for that need ordered online or shipped.” Ambrosio said she’s delighted to be able to bring back the party after two years of drive-up exchanges due to COVID. We are so happy to have the party back on” she said. “The teens have made it clear, they miss the party, so did I,” she said. “While the drive-up event was able to get gifts to more teenagers,

the Christmas party really feels like Christmas morning. Family and friends all together, opening presents and having a good time. This age group needs more of that in their life.” The party will happen Tuesday night Dec. 19 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Sutton Lake Fire station just down the block from Twin Lakes. For more info check online at www.TwinLakes. Store or call the store directly at (541) 997-3021.

Stand-down to assist local homeless Siuslaw News staff A local effort to improve access to care for homeless and at-risk people is coming to Florence Nov. 18 in the form of the first Community-Wide Stand-down. Pastor Rick Chilton said a local task force organized to better serve veterans noted the high rate of suicides in the Siuslaw region and decided to find ways to help the at-risk population, with a focus on U.S. veterans. He said many agencies will come together to help with five areas of health. Dentists, barbers, medical,

mental health and social workers will be onsite to help relieve some of the burdens that can cause a person’s sense of well-being to crack. He said at-risk persons can come to the event, have breakfast, get a haircut, speak with counselors, find clean clothes, speak with employment counselors, get dental cleanings and checkups, and more. “It’s a comprehensive service that just says, ‘We’re here,’” Chilton said. “Most importantly, to help our veterans.” However, he added that the event will help pregnant

women, families, homeless persons, seniors, disabled persons and others at risk. Chilton said it’s been found that 60 percent of citizens ay they’re in financial distress. “If they have no money to live, it starts to put cracks in their well-being,” he said. “We’re here to help them stabilize by taking some pressure off.” “We are working hard to facilitate an event that is as comprehensive as possible, but also simple in scope,” according to a release last week. At the end of the day, I’d like to say that we’ve strengthened community

Hospital employee charged for mishandling cash By Tony Reed Siuslaw News Little has been disclosed about a case being handled in Douglas County involving charges filed against a hospital employee. Lower Umpqua Hospital District released a statement Oct. 18, saying an unnamed employee was placed on administrative leave for “mishandling of patient cash payments.” “The District also immediately notified Law Enforcement of the alleged criminal activities,” the release states. “As of Oct. 6, the employee identified in this matter has been officially charged.” No further information was provided. “Lower Umpqua Hospital District appreciates the efforts of the Reedsport Police Department

and Douglas County District Attorneys office,” the LUHD release states. “We look forward to the due process of law in court.” On DA Rick Wesenberg’s behalf, staff at the Douglas County DA’s Office refused to give any information about the case or disclose the legal cause

for withholding the information. Therefore, it is not known if the alleged “mishandling of patient cash payments” is being handled as a felony, if the subject was arrested or jailed, or what specific charges have been filed. An arraignment is set for Nov. 7.

alliances and illuminated more Whole-Health based avenues for assistance. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the Florence Elks Lodge but the full schedule has not been finalized.

Randi Braaten of the Florence Public Works Department will present the “Adopt-APark” Program to the Florence Garden Club at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, at the Florence Presbyterian Community Church, 3996 Hwy 101. The public is invited to attend this program at no charge. Braaten will include a Power Point presentation showing what Galla-

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Be Ready – Storm Ready Preparedness Expo November 4, 2023 Please call the Siuslaw News at 541-997-3441 to sign up. You may pay by credit or debit card. There are two classes being offered. Positions in the class are on a first paid for, first reserved basis and classes are limited to the first 25 paying participants in each class.

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FRAA ART CENTER 120 Maple Street Phone: 541-997-4435 Hours Open: Wed-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat 11 am-5pm, Sun. 11am-5pm

Classes, Workshops & Events Transparent Watercolor Class with ELee Hadley Students will learn/practice techniques, execute short class exercises, and paint per their own interests. 4-class series: Mons, November 13, 27, and December 4, 18, 12:30-3:30 pm. Cost $140 for FRAA members, $160 for nonFRAA members. All Classes Register in person, via phone, or online at fraaoregon.org. Payment required when registering. All classes at FRAA. 12th Annual Holiday Arts Festival December 2nd and 3rd at the FEC Applications are available to reserve your booth (fraaoregon.org). We share the FEC with Empty Bowls and Holly Jolly Follies! What a great way to celebrate! Open Studio Fridays! @ FRAA

No registration required. Drop-in, bring your materials, and create. All artistic mediums welcome. Every Friday, 11 am 3:30 pm. Limited to 8 artists. Starting November 1, FRAA will close at 4 pm each day.

gher Park will look like after renovation. She will also provide information on other programs available for “adoption.” The Garden Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month from September to December and January to June. Membership fee is $20. More information can be found about the Florence Garden Club on Facebook.

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Bra-Va! Auction - All proceeds benefit CoastBusters Walk for Breast Cancer Saturday, November 4th, 3-5 pm at FRAA. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres and music with Denny Weaver. Big Wave Poetry 1st Tuesday Open Mic Tuesday, November 7th, 7 pm in person and Zoom at FRAA! Poetry Writing Workshop Small group meeting of poets to enhance their written word. Last Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8:30 pm. Email fraaoregon@gmail.com if you are interested in joining. 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.

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By Exploding Whale Sports For the Siuslaw News The Siuslaw Vikings football team can still make the 3A state football playoffs, but they may need to beat Pleasant Hill tonight (Friday, Oct. 28) at Hans Petersen Memorial Field to make it happen. Kickoff for the Senior Night game is 7 p.m. Last Friday, the Sisters Outlaws clinched at least a share of the Mountain Valley Conference with a 27-20 victory on Homecoming Night over the visiting Vikings. Sisters improved to 7-1 overall and 5-0 in league with a game remaining at home this coming Friday against Harrisburg. Siuslaw is now 4-4 overall and 3-2 in league, a game ahead of both Pleasant Hill and La Pine in the standings, who are 2-3 in league. Pleasant Hill won at Creswell on Friday, 27-14. A Siuslaw win against Pleasant Hill would clinch the league’s third automatic qualifying berth. Sisters and Elmira already have earned the top two seeds. A loss to Pleasant Hill could end the Vikings’ season if it is just a two-way tie, with the Billies getting the playoff nod on a head-tohead tiebreaker. A three-way tie with the Vikings, Billies and La Pine likely would favor Siuslaw, with

the third seed going to the highest-ranked team. There is also a long-shot possibility of a fourth league team taking the one at-large berth for the 16-team state playoffs. Four different Outlaws scored Friday, with Sisters expanding a 14-6 halftime lead to 21-6 by scoring on a 51-yard pass fro. sophomore Hunter Bronson to junior Landen Scott, on the third play of the second half. Sophomore Will Johnson scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to keep the Vikings in contention, the first on a 19-yard pass from sophomore quarterback Micah Blankenship with 9:26 left in the game to cut the lead to nine, 21-12. The Outlaws upped the margin to 15 on a 1-yard run by senior Justin DeSmit with 3:38 to play, 27-12. With Blankenship hurt, Johnson capped a 12-play, 81-yard drive, scoring a TD from the 1 and running in a 2-point conversion with 1:10 to play for the final score. Sisters successfully grabbed the onside kick and ran out the clock. The Outlaws had the ball twice in the first half and scored twice, going 90 yards in 13 plays on the first drive and 65 yards in 11 plays on the second. Senior Tony Gonzalez scored the first TD on a 5-yard

run 35 seconds into the second quarter and sophomore Ethan Eby ran 7 yards for a score 2:20 before the half. The Vikings answered Sisters’ first TD with a 7-play, 65-yard that took 2 minutes and 25 seconds and finished with a 4-yard Max Reynolds run at the 9-minute mark. Siuslaw had a shot at a score as time ran out at halftime, Micah Blankenship was stopped at the Sisters 3 on an 12-yard pass from Will Johnson. Freeze date for the playoffs is 10 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 28). Elsewhere Friday, Elmira beat visiting Harrisburg, 34-15, and, in a non-league game, La Pine lost to visiting Yamhill-Carlton, 35-14. Next Friday, to close the regular season, Harrisburg is at Sisters, La Pine at Creswell and, in a nonleague game, Elmira visits Valley Catholic. Scoring from Coast Radio broadcast SIUSLAW…0-6-0-14 — 20 SISTERS….0-14-7-6 — 27 First quarter No scoring Second quarter Sisters — Tony Gonzalez 5-yard run (Reid Woodson kick), 11:25 Siuslaw — Max Reynolds 4-yard run (run failed), 9:00 Sisters — Ethan Eby 7-yard run (Reid Woodson kick), 2:20 Third quarter Sisters — Landen Scott 51-

yard pass from Hunter Bronson (Reid Woodson kick), 10:20 Fourth quarter Siuslaw — Will Johnson 19yard pass from Micah Blankenship (run failed), 9:26 Sisters — Justin DeSmet 1-yard run (kick failed), 3:38 Siuslaw — Will Johnson 1-yard run (Will Johnson run), 1:10 NOTES The Vikings will have four seniors playing their final regular-season game — Tate Bottensek, Talin Loomis, Dayne Muller and Cort Waggoner. The four seniors are the fewer than any team on Siuslaw’s schedule this fall. Banks had 12, Newport, La Pine and Creswell 11 each, Kennedy and and Harrisburg 10 each and Sisters 8. This week’s opponent, Pleasant Hill, has 6. ... Tonight’s game could be the last in the broadcast booth for veteran Vikings play-byplay stalwart Bob Sneddon. “Bob will be transitioning out of football, and Ryan Denning, who has recently been working with him, is heir apparent,” Coast Radio general manager Jon Thompson said. “That transition should take place next year. We are trying to recruit some younger broadcasters.” … Siuslaw coach Sam Johnson has a new day job as a real-estate broker for Coldwell Banker Coast Real Estate.

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Siuslaw’s boys and girls cross country teams won team titles Thursday, Oct. 19, in the 3,000-meter Run for the Brownies at the Florence Golf Links. Siuslaw sophomore Alison Hughes was the first girls fin-

isher in 11 minutes, 31.58 seconds as the Lady Vikings won with 21 points. Cottage Grove had 54 and Tillamook 55. Siuslaw senior Brayden Linton finished second to lead the Vikings boys to the team title with 34 points. Tillamook had 45, Cottage Grove 46 and Reedsport 92. Senior Talan Ross was

fourth, sophomore Kale Jensen seventh, sophomore Camden Linton eighth and senior Dylan Jensen 13th to complete the Vikings’ top five. Cottage Grove junior Carter Bengtson was overall winner in 9:16.03. Results are at https://www. athletic.net/CrossCountry/ meet/223435/results/all

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Legislative committee dismisses complaints by Republican state senators over walkout One of the Republicans who filed a complaint, Sen. Lynn Findley, called the Senate president a “dictator” and called the committee process a “sham” By JULIA SHUMWAY AND LYNNE TERRY Oregon Capital Chronicle Senate President Rob Wagner didn’t create a hostile work environment or retaliate against two Republican senators by refusing to excuse their absences during a walkout that blocked the state Senate from functioning for six weeks, a legislative panel ruled Friday. Four members of the Senate Committee on Conduct, two Republicans and two Democrats, voted unanimously to dismiss complaints from Republican Sens. Lynn Findley and Cedric Hayden against Wagner over his decision to deny their requests for excused absences while the walkout was underway. That decision affects both senators because a voter-approved constitutional amendment bars lawmakers with 10 or more unexcused absences from serving another term. Findley and Hayden are barred from serving another term under the amendment, though Findley, whose term expires in January 2025, is among five senators who have sued to block the law. Hayden’s term ends in 2027. Following the votes, a Wagner spokesman, Connor Radnovich, said the outcome was the right one. “As the investigator concluded in her report and the Senate Conduct Committee affirmed today, the Senate president acted appropriately and fairly when applying Senate rules during the 2023 Republican walkout,” Radnovich said in an email. Findley, however, who testified before the votes, had another point of view. He blasted Wagner as a “dictator” and said

Sen. Lynn Findley, R-Vale, decried legislative rules that led to the dismissal of two complaints against the Senate president as a “sham” (Ben Botkin/ Oregon Capital Chronicle) that under Senate rules his rights are not protected, even though elderly at age 71 and disabled. “We don’t have a sitting president in a Democratic society. We have a dictator,” Findley said referring to the Senate president. “I have no rights as a sitting member of the Oregon State Senate. I have no rights for recourse.” He called the complaint process “humiliating” and indicated that if he had known that the complaint process would be so public, with reporters seeking comment from him in recent days, he would not have pursued the issue. “This is absolutely the worst thing that I’ve ever experienced in my life – in my professional career,” Findley said. “This is a sham of a process.” Hayden did not testify but responded to an investigation of the complaints through his Salem-based law firm in submitted testimony. “Senate President Rob Wagner violated long-standing legal protections by denying Senator Hayden’s requests for excused absences,” the letter from Sherman Sher-

man Johnnie and Hoyt said. An independent report Committee members voted based on a 24-page report by Sarah Ryan, an attorney for Portland-based Jackson Lewis P.C., who conducted an investigation for the Legislature. She found that state rules do not protect members of the Legislature in the same way that they would protect employees. Hayden, R-Fall Creek, alleged that Wagner created a hostile work environment and engaged in religious discrimination by denying his requests to be excused to observe the Sabbath. He also objected to Wagner rejecting his requests for excused time off to care for his disabled daughter, consult with his attorney about the complaint and participate in a federally mandated inspection as a wildland firefighter. Findley, R-Vale, alleged that Wagner created a hostile work environment by abridging his right to protest and denying his request to attend a church service. Hayden filed a separate complaint with the Oregon Bureau of Labor

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By ALEX BAUMHARDT Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon high schoolers will not need to fulfill an essential skills requirement in order to graduate for at least the next five years. The Oregon Board of Education on Thursday voted unanimously to pause a decade-old requirement that students show additional proficiencies in reading, writing and other skills on top of taking regular courses in those subjects. The essential skills requirement will be suspended through the 2027-28 school year. The decision sparked criticism from Republican lawmakers, including a group led by former gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan, who said the requirement is needed to ensure students have the necessary skills. The decision followed an earlier decision by the board to suspend the requirements throughout the pandemic due to school closures. It has since received feedback from districts and the Oregon Department of Education that it was burdensome to teachers and students, and that it was being misapplied. Republican legislators say the board is reneging on its duty to ensure students are prepared to graduate. “If I had to distill this into one simple statement, it’s quite simply that they did not work,” Dan Farley, assistant superintendent of research, assessment and data at the agency, told the board Thursday. A report from the Oregon Department of Education to the Senate

Committee on Education in September 2022 recommended ending the requirement, because schools were mostly using students’ state standardized test scores, called the SBAC test, to measure whether they were proficient in essential skills. This was counter to what the requirement was intended to do, said state Sen. Michael Dembrow, D-Portland, who was on the state education board when the requirement was approved. “Having this kind of assessment was not really to show whether or not students could read or write, but rather, could they apply what they were learning to the real world. And their scores on the SBAC are really not indicative of that,” he said. The education department had hoped students would complete projects, write essays or engage in experiences that measured their ability to use those essential skills – such as listening, critical and analytical thinking, management and teamwork – once they left their classrooms. Strong reaction against decision State Rep. Tracy Cramer, R-Woodburn, and a member of the Oregon House Education Committee, reacted angrily over the decision and the lack of a public comment period prior to the vote. “I think the bigger issue here is that the board has continued to remove standards and has not come up with a game plan,” she said. “I think that’s why parents and Oregonians are kind of frustrated. Just because graduation rates are improving, it doesn’t mean proficiency is.”

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likely won’t make them whole, they said. “The powers that be move pretty slowly when it comes to this stuff,” said Ray Monroe, a Pacific City dory fisherman. Monroe is a member of the Oregon Salmon Commission, an industry-funded group that’s legally part of the state Department of Agriculture. While the national oceanic agency prepares to distribute the relief, the federal commerce department is also considering a request by Kotek to quickly declare a disaster for this year’s closed Chinook season. Former Gov. Kate Brown initially asked for a disaster declaration in 2021. Chinook salmon have consistently struggled to migrate from California, but some other salmon populations have rebounded in recent years, including federally-protected coho that have been mostly off-limits to commercial fishing for about 15 years. Drivers of disaster Chinook fishing off the Oregon Coast is heavily

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ious salmon populations on the West Coast in recent years. North said that’s apparently becoming more common. In addition to the newly-announced disaster and Kotek’s request for a Chinook disaster this year, the federal government has declared salmon fishery disasters in Oregon at least four times since 1994, often in tandem with California. Most recently, the national oceanic agency doled out almost $9 million to compensate Oregon and California communities affected by a Chinook downturn in 2016 and 2017. The Oregon Salmon Commission helped coordinate those payments, said Jeff Reeves, a veteran fisherman based near Coos Bay who is the board’s chairman. Fishermen, restaurateurs and others received about $8,000 each, he said. But the money took a few years to arrive, and Reeves said too many checks went to businesses that weren’t directly involved in fishing. “I’m not trying to sound unappreciative, but that was not enough to save the fishermen,” Reeves said. Hard times Reeves has fished the central Oregon Coast for decades. He said Oregon’s Chinook fishing fleet is “on life support”: Last year, just 180 boats landed Chinook or coho compared with a peak of 3,900 boats in the late 1970s, federal records show. And when Chinook numbers are low, the fishermen are often stuck. It’s not easy for them to pivot from Chinook “trolling” to fishing for other catch because commercial fishing in general is time-intensive, heavily-regulated and expensive. When

regulators restrict salmon catches, fisherman can’t afford to upkeep their moored boats; in Coos Bay, they are falling into disrepair or arrears. Some have burned, Reeves said. “I’ve seen lots of good people go by the wayside because they had invested in the salmon fishery,” he said. Fishing is the first love of Monroe in Pacific City, but he has had to take other jobs throughout the years, such as cleaning homes and working for a local soil and water conservation district to make ends meet. Like Reeves, he’s frustrated with regulators’ decisions to close the fishery. He said they’re based on shaky projections and puts local communities in “survival mode.” Some bright spots Other coastal salmon populations are faring better than Klamath and Sacramento-run Chinook, Shaun Clemens, the state acting deputy director of fish and wildlife, told a state legislative committee this month. The national oceanic agency protected Oregon coastal coho in 1998 under the Endangered Species Act. That population may have improved enough to be delisted in the coming years, Clemens said. North said Chinook from the Columbia River returned strong this year. Those fish typically migrate north to Washington and British Columbia. Oregon commercial fisheries could benefit from loosened protections for coho, as well as a massive dam removal and river restoration project on the Klamath River, which is expected to strengthen salmon runs. “I just hope there’s a few of us left to capitalize on that,” Reeves said.

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Klamath River dam removal topic of Nov. 1 Science Pub talk in Corvallis By Sean Nealon Guest Article The world’s largest dam removal project currently being undertaken on the Klamath River and will be the topic of Oregon State University’s Science Pub on Nov. 1. Desiree Tullos, a professor of biological and ecological engineering, and Bryan Tilt, a professor of anthropology, will give the talk at 6 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. It can be viewed in person or online. They will talk about the Klamath River dam removal, which started earlier this year, and its impact on the river’s ecosystem and people. They will also describe their interdisciplinary and cross-cultural research project in the area. Tullos, Tilt and several other researchers, including scientists from the Yurok Tribe, have been awarded $895,000 in

With several dams along the Klamath River coming down in the coming months, work is being done to understand how the changes will impact the river. Contributed photo grants from Oregon Sea by the hydroelectric dams, Here are links to regisGrant to study the connec- which were built between ter for the event in pertions between river quality, 1918 and 1962 and pro- son or online. The Old World Deli is water use and the aquatic vide power through Paciflocated at 341 SW 2nd St., food web and what they iCorp. The Klamath runs more Corvallis. will look like after four Sponsors of Science Pub Klamath River dams are than 250 miles from Oregon’s high desert interior in include the Oregon Musedismantled. The dam decommission- Klamath Falls through the um of Science and Industry, ing effort, whose goals Cascade Mountains before Old World Deli, Oregon include improving water entering the Pacific Ocean State’s Research Office and Oregon State University. quality and fish habitat, in- in northern California. Registration is required cludes restoration of 2,000 acres currently inundated to attend Science Pubs.

South Coast opens for mussel harvesting The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce a new shellfish opening. Mussel harvesting is now open along the entire Oregon coast from the Columbia River to the California border. Levels of the marine biotoxin paralytic shellfish toxin have dropped below the closure limit on the south coast. Razor clamming is open from the south jetty of the Columbia River to Tillamook Head (south of

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cused absences, denials and news articles about the walkout. Ryan wrote that Wagner knew Hayden’s religion was important to him, but that he didn’t know Hayden was a Seventh Day Adventist or what Hayden’s faith required for the Sabbath when he denied Hayden’s requests. She added that Findley told her that he doesn’t attend church services every Sunday. Wagner has continued rejecting senators’ requests for excused absences, most recently during a September session to confirm Gov. Tina Kotek’s nominees to state boards and commissions. Sen. Brian Boquist, R-Dallas, requested an excused absence for that Friday session, saying he needed to attend a Catholic Mass for the feast of Saint Michael, Saint Gabriel and Saint Raphael. He was marked absent, as was Hayden. Ryan said in the future the Legislature might want to change the rules to protect members in these circumstances.

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fees not exceeding the amount provided in ORS 86.778. ________________ NOTICE REGARDING POTENTIAL HAZARDS (This notice is required for notices of sale sent on or after January 1, 2015.) Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. ________________ You may reach the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at 503684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at 800-4527636 or you may visit its website at: www. osbar.org. Legal assistance may be available if you have a low income and meet federal poverty guidelines. For more information and a directory of legal aid programs, go to http:// www.oregonlawhelp. org. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to Lisa Summers, Paralegal, (541) 686-0344 (TS #30057.31501). DATED: July 19, 2023. Nancy K. Cary, Successor Trustee, Hershner Hunter, LLP, P.O. Box 1475, Eugene, OR 97440. EXHIBIT A A portion of Government Lots 2 and 3 of Section 22, Township 19 South, Range 12 West of the Willamette Meridian, Lane County, Oregon, described as follows: Beginning at an iron pipe on the West boundary of Oregon Coast Highway No. 101, 2625.72 feet North of the South line of said Section 22; thence West, 659.17 feet to an iron pipe on the approximate North-South center line of said Section 22; thence South 1° 01’ West along said center line, 368.31 feet to an iron pipe on the North line of the property conveyed to Guy Houghtaling and wife recorded November 8, 1945, in Deed Book 302, Page 153, Lane County Oregon Deed Records; thence East along said line, 520.00 feet to an iron pipe on the West boundary of the aforementioned Oregon Coast Highway; thence along a 3° 03 50” curve to the left, the long chord of which bears North 21° 35’ 22” East, 396.00 feet to the point of beginning, in Lane County,

Oregon. Published on October 13th, 20th, 27th and November 3rd, 2023

Lane County Courthouse, Front Entrance, Inside by Security, 125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon 97401 8. RIGHT TO REINSTATE. Any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time that is not later than five days before the Trustee conducts the sale, to have this foreclosure dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due, other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred, by curing any other default that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed and by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with the trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amount provided in ORS 86.778. ________________ NOTICE REGARDING POTENTIAL HAZARDS (This notice is required for notices of sale sent on or after January 1, 2015.) Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. ________________ You may reach the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at 503684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at 800-4527636 or you may visit its website at: www. osbar.org. Legal assistance may be available if you have a low income and meet federal poverty guidelines. For more information and a directory of legal aid programs, go to http:// www.oregonlawhelp. org. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to Lisa Summers, Paralegal, (541) 686-0344 (TS #44841.1). DATED: August 17, 2023. Nancy K. Cary, Successor Trustee, Hershner Hunter, LLP, P.O. Box 1475, Eugene, OR 97440. Published on October 27th, November 3rd, 10th & 17th, 2023.

C AR OLINA IN THE FAMILY COUR T OF THE THIR TEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, COUNT Y OF GREENVILLE, 2023-DR-23-2289 SUMMONS, COM PLAINT FOR DIVOR CE (ONE-YEAR SEPAR ATION) AND NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLIC ATION D emar is T. Shumper t vs. Har vey T. Davis, D efendant. TO: HAR VE Y T. DAVIS, the above -named defendant. YOU ARE HEREBY SUM MONED and notified that a complaint for divorce based upon the ground of one year separation has been filed against you in this cour t. You are not required to answer the complaint but if you do, you should ser ve a copy of your answer upon plaintiff through his attor ney Amanda N. Bruton at 235 East M ain Street, Ste. 115, R ock H ill, SC 29730. YOU ARE FUR THER NOTIFIED THAT A FINAL HEARING has been scheduled in this matter on D ecember 20, 2023, at 12:00pm at the Greenville Count y Family Cour thouse located at 350 Halton R oad, Greenville, SC 29651. Publication Dates: O c to ber 20, 27 & No vember 3, 2023.

ry Daniels, Personal Representative. Publication Dates: October 20, 27 & November 3, 2023.

claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at P.O. Box B, Florence, Oregon, 97439, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Scott T. Bailey, Attorney at Law, P.C. at P.O. Box B, Florence, Oregon 97439. Dated and first published October 20, 2023. /s/ Steven Barry Daniels, Personal Representative. Publication Dates: October 20, 27 & November 3, 2023.

NANCY K. CARY Beneficiary: UMPQUA BANK DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The real property is described as follows: As described on the attached Exhibit A RECORDING. The Trust Deed was recorded as follows: Date Recorded: March 8, 2017 Recording No. 2017011633 Official Records of Lane County, Oregon DEFAULT. The Grantor or any other person obligated on the Trust Deed and Promissory Note secured thereby is in default and the Beneficiary seeks to foreclose the Trust Deed for failure to pay: Monthly Variable payments, due the Second of each month, for the months of May 2023 through July 2023; plus late charges and advances; plus any unpaid real property taxes or liens, plus interest. AMOUNT DUE. The amount due on the Note which is secured by the Trust Deed referred to herein is: Principal balance in the amount of $19,959.01; plus interest at variable rates from April 2, 2023; plus late charges of $13.11; plus advances and foreclosure attorney fees and costs. SALE OF PROPERTY. The Trustee hereby states that the property will be sold to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed. A Trustee’s Notice of Default and Election to Sell Under Terms of Trust Deed has been recorded in the Official Records of Lane County, Oregon. TIME OF SALE. Date: December 14, 2023 Time: 11:00 a.m. Place: Lane County Courthouse, Front Entrance, Inside by Security, 125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon 97401 RIGHT TO REINSTATE. Any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time that is not later than five days before the Trustee conducts the sale, to have this foreclosure dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due, other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred, by curing any other default that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed and by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing

Successor Trustee: NANCY K. CARY Beneficiary: UMPQUA BANK 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The real property is described as follows: As described on the attached Exhibit A 3. RECORDING. The Trust Deed was recorded as follows: Date Recorded: March 8, 2017 Recording No. 2017011633 Official Records of Lane County, Oregon 4. DEFAULT. The Grantor or any other person obligated on the Trust Deed and Promissory Note secured thereby is in default and the Beneficiary seeks to foreclose the Trust Deed for failure to pay: Monthly Variable payments, due the Second of each month, for the months of May 2023 through July 2023; plus late charges and advances; plus any unpaid real property taxes or liens, plus interest. 5. AMOUNT DUE. The amount due on the Note which is secured by the Trust Deed referred to herein is: Principal balance in the amount of $19,959.01; plus interest at variable rates from April 2, 2023; plus late charges of $13.11; plus advances and foreclosure attorney fees and costs. 6. SALE OF PROPERTY. The Trustee hereby states that the property will be sold to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed. A Trustee’s Notice of Default and Election to Sell Under Terms of Trust Deed has been recorded in the Official Records of Lane County, Oregon. 7. TIME OF SALE. December 14, 2023 11:00 a.m. Lane County Courthouse, Front Entrance, Inside by Security, 125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon 97401 8. RIGHT TO REINSTATE. Any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time that is not later than five days before the Trustee conducts the sale, to have this foreclosure dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due, other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred, by curing any other default that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed and by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with the trustee’s and attorney’s

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE The Trustee under the terms of the Trust Deed described herein, at the direction of the Beneficiary, hereby elects to sell the property described in the Trust Deed to satisfy the obligations secured thereby. Pursuant to ORS 86.771, the following information is provided: 1. PARTIES: Grantor: JAMES BARNETT Trustee: CASCADE TITLE COMPANY Successor Trustee: NANCY K. CARY Beneficiary: DUANE M. HOWARD AND DONNA HOWARD 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The real property is described as follows: Lot 149, GREENTREES, as platted and recorded in Book 64, Page 21, Lane County Oregon Plat Records, in Lane County, Oregon 3. RECORDING. The Trust Deed was recorded as follows: Date Recorded: June 30, 2021 Recording No. 2021043112 Official Records of Lane County, Oregon 4. DEFAULT. The Grantor or any other person obligated on the Trust Deed and Promissory Note secured thereby is in default and the Beneficiary seeks to foreclose the Trust Deed for failure to pay: Monthly payments in the amount of $506.12 each, due the first of each month, for the months of December 2022 through August 2023; plus late charges and advances; plus any unpaid real property taxes or liens, plus interest. 5. AMOUNT DUE. The amount due on the Note which is secured by the Trust Deed referred to herein is: Principal balance in the amount of $77,289.22; plus interest at the rate of 4.50% per annum from November 1, 2022; plus late charges of $400.00; plus advances and foreclosure attorney fees and costs. 6. SALE OF PROPERTY. The Trustee hereby states that the property will be sold to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed. A Trustee’s Notice of Default and Election to Sell Under Terms of Trust Deed has been recorded in the Official Records of Lane County, Oregon. 7. TIME OF SALE. January 11, 2024 11:00 a.m.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON COUNTY OF LANE In the matter of the estate of, DELORIS DANIELS, DECEASED. Case No.: 23PB08750; NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached to the undersigned personal representative at P.O. Box B, Florence, Oregon, 97439, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Scott T. Bailey, Attorney at Law, P.C. at P.O. Box B, Florence, Oregon 97439. Dated and first published October 20, 2023. /s/ Steven Bar-

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, COUNTY OF GREENVILLE, 2023-DR23-2289 SUMMONS, COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE (ONE-YEAR SEPARATION) AND NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION Demaris T. Shumpert vs. Harvey T. Davis, Defendant. TO: HARVEY T. DAVIS, the above-named defendant. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and notified that a complaint for divorce based upon the ground of one-year separation has been filed against you in this court. You are not required to answer the complaint but if you do, you should serve a copy of your answer upon plaintiff through his attorney Amanda N. Bruton at 235 East Main Street, Ste. 115, Rock Hill, SC 29730. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT A FINAL HEARING has been scheduled in this matter on December 20, 2023, at 12:00pm at the Greenville County Family Courthouse located at 350 Halton Road, Greenville, SC 29651. Publication Dates: October 20, 27 & November 3, 2023. PUBLIC NOTICE CLAIMS against the Estate of JANET M. LIGHT, of Mapleton, Oregon, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB08601, are required to be presented, with proper vouchers, to the Personal Representative, Cassandra Light, at 87471 Tiernan Road, Mapleton, Oregon 97453, within four (4) months from October 6, 2023, the date of first publication, or such claims may be barred. Any person whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the court records, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative. /s/ Laurel L. Ferguson, Attorney for Personal Representative, PO Box 1153, 327 Laurel St, Florence, OR 97439. Publication Dates: October 6, 13 & 20, 2023. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON COUNTY OF LANE In the matter of the estate of, DELORIS DANIELS, DECEASED. Case No.: 23PB08750; NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having

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come and meet federal poverty guidelines. For more information and a directory of legal aid programs, go to http:// www.oregonlawhelp. org. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to Lisa Summers, Paralegal, (541) 686-0344 (TS #30057.31501). DATED: July 19, 2023. Nancy K. Cary, Successor Trustee, Hershner Hunter, LLP, P.O. Box 1475, Eugene, OR 97440.

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EXHIBIT A A portion of Government Lots 2 and 3 of Section 22, Township 19 South, Range 12 West of the Willamette Meridian, Lane Coun

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NOTICE REGARDING POTENTIAL HAZARDS (This notice is required for notices of sale sent on or after January 1, 2015.) Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. You may reach the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at 503684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at 800-4527636 or you may visit its website at: www. osbar.org. Legal assistance may be available if you have a low in-

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