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City allows delay in senior housing project

Exploding whale memorial celebration happening soon

A plan to build a senior housing project across the street from Fred Meyer has been delayed another year, leaving the land vacant for now and allowing signs announcing the project to fade even more. Photos by Tony Reed/Siuslaw News ing project in Florence. homes, according to public improvements By TONY REED The project site, just Planning Director Wen- required for the develSiuslaw News across Highway 101 dy Farley-Campbell. opment, that means the At its last regular meet- from Fred Meyer, if built Planner Roxanne streets and utilities, etc,” ing Oct. 24, the Florence out as planned, will Johnston explained the she said. “With this parPlanning Commission host an Assisted Living circumstances that led to ticular request, the tranapproved a one year de- Center with 10 cottag- the extension request. sitional cottages on lots sign review extension to es offering independent “The project is stalled 3 and 4 of a tentative allow developers time to living for those needing due to substantial in- plan for that whole PUD secure funding and build minor assistance and creases in interest rates for Phase 1, they would infrastructure for a se- memory care, along with … tightening of lending not have been able to nior assisted living hous- apartments and attached opportunities for the See DELAY page 6A

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A public celebration remembering the exploding whale in Florence will be held Nov. 12, 53 years after the whale was blown up. Contributed photos By BREE LAUGHLIN Country Media The Florence community has made a fun event out of a messy situation that occurred more than 50 years ago. It happened one fateful afternoon on the shores of Florence on Nov. 12, 1970. A giant decaying whale was becoming quite the curious spectacle on a Florence beach. It was decided that explosives would be used to get rid of the whale carcass. But not all went as planned. A newscaster covering the event reported, “The blast blasted blubber beyond all believable bounds.” It’s that time of year again, when the community of Florence and cult exploding-whale lovers across the globe memorialize the famous whale occurrence. An “Exploding Whale Memorial Celebration” is happening Sunday, Nov. 12, from noon to 6 p.m. at Homegrown Public House and Brewery, 294 Laurel Street in historic Florence Old Town. The celebration is being described by organizers as free, family friendly, open house style, a little quirky, very artsy and a lot of fun. An exciting twist this year is Paul Linnman, the very one who made this report world-famous, will be joining for the cele-

bration. Those who attend the event can meet representatives from marine-based and nonprofit agencies from noon to 3 p.m. Florence’s official-unofficial whale mascots, Flo and Rence will also be present to visit and take photos with. At 3:45 p.m. there will be a public toast to the whale. Everyone who attends is encouraged to bring small offerings and mementos to the whale to be placed at the art installation on the east side of Homegrown. The exhibit will naturally evolve throughout the day into the evening when it glows with lights and the reflections of the colorful contributions. Wearing “whaley” fun costumes is encouraged too. The community is also being invited to view the Exploding Whale exhibit at the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum across the street from Homegrown Public House at 278 Maple Street. It is open from noon to 4 p.m. The exhibit has actual whale bones from the honored whale and the museum is full of interesting Florence historical displays. A Whale Trail Map of Florence businesses is also available for the event. It offers activities and cool items for sale to commemorate the occasion. See WHALE page 6A

A single raven hangs out at the Highway 101 overlook south of Heceta Head Lighthouse Monday morning. Photo by Tony Reed/Siuslaw News

ODOT looking to repair Siuslaw River Bridge Siuslaw News staff Florence’s landmark bridge over the Siuslaw River will likely see some preservation work, but it won’t likely happen for a few years. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation website, a project to repair areas of the bridge is in the design phase, which is expected to cost $575,000. “The Siuslaw River Bridge is in fair condition but needs repairs to extend its useful life,” according to an ODOT project description released last month. “The bridge currently has a lot of patches and damage from tire tracks. Several support columns are crack-

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The bridge was completed in 1936. The metal grated center is a drawbridge which generates a distinctive noise when vehicles pass over. According to the US Historical Marker Database, the bridges antiquated opening controls were replaced with a computerized system in 2011. “In the past, it opened mainly for cargo ships or The Siuslaw River Bridge will likely see some pres- barges carrying lumber ervation work in the coming years. Photo by Tony from local sawmills,” the Reed/Siuslaw News database states. “Today, ing and damaged. The strip and repaint the bridge it opens mainly for fishing sidewalks and curbs are to better preserve it. boats and sailing vessels The design phase is ex- with tall masts.” cracked and separating.” The report says ODOT pected to happen from A video of the bridge will need to install a new 2024 to 2026, with work opening can be found on deck surface, repair the col- following in 2027. Funding Youtube at https://youtu. umns, and repair the deck for the repairs has not been be/RyrpOPUA3aQ?feajoints. It will also need to estimated or secured. ture=shared

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Boys & Girls Club teams up with Florence Food Share for Empty Bowls fundraiser

The club members at Boys & Girls Club have been working to create one-of-a-kind bowls for the Empty Bowls fundraiser. Contributed photos The Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County is excited to announce its partnership with Florence Food Share for the upcoming Empty Bowls fundraiser. Members of the Boys & Girls Club have dedicated several weeks to crafting beautiful and unique bowls that will be showcased at the Florence Events Center in December. What makes this year’s Empty Bowls fundraiser even more special is

the collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club. The club members have poured their creativity and dedication into the creation of beautiful, one-of-a-kind bowls, each of which will carry the message of hope, unity, and compassion. By participating in the Empty Bowls fundraiser, the Boys & Girls Club is not only supporting Florence Food Share but also reinforcing their commitment to the communi-

ty. We are thrilled to be a part of this fantastic initiative. Our members have put in a lot of hard work and love into crafting these bowls, and we are eager to see them in the hands of those who want to make a difference. We believe in the power of unity and community, and Empty Bowls perfectly represents these values. The Boys & Girls Club members have shown that they

can make a difference, not just within their own organization but in the wider community. We encourage everyone to come out, show their support, and help fill the empty bowls of those in need. The Empty Bowls fundraiser will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Dec. 2, and noon to 4 p.m., Dec. 3, at the Florence Events Center. Admission is free.

Operation Christmas Child gift collection Anchor Of Hope Church (Florence Evangelical Church) is once again the area collection point for Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind. Florence residents, families, churches, and groups can help spread joy to millions of children around the world by filling shoeboxes as Christmas gifts for them. The gifts can include school supplies, clothing, toothbrushes,

and toys for children ages two to 14. (No liquids, lotions, toothpaste, candy, or gum please.) From the distribution sites boxes are flown to countries around the world, and then delivered to communities by trucks, and even donkeys, camels, or canoes. Operation Christmas Child has been an annual project of Samaritan’s Purse since 1993. The project has delivered giftfilled shoeboxes to more

than 209 million children, in more than 170 countries and territories. For information on how to pack a shoebox visit www.samaritanspurse. org/occ. This year’s National Collection Week is Monday, Nov. 13 to Monday, Nov. 20. Florence project coordinators hope to collect at least 500 shoebox gifts this year. Anchor Of Hope Church (Florence Evangelical Church) is at 1318 Rhododendron

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Drive. Collection hours are Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 13th and 14th from 10 am – 2 pm. Wednesday, Nov. 15th from 10 am – 7 pm. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Nov. 16th, 17th, 18th, from 10 – 2. Sunday, Nov. 19th from 1 – 5. Plus, Monday, Nov. 21 from 8 – 10 AM. Donations to help with postage are also appreciated. For questions about dropping off shoeboxes, call the church (541) 9972523.

OBITUARIES BURDIC—Pennie Burdic, 70, of Florence, OR passed away on October 13, 2023. There will be no services.

geocaching, kayaking, and RV camping. He spent hours digitalizing family photo’s and liked to create video’s and post his travel adventures on HENSON—Kenneth Youtube. He is survived by his wife, A Henson born in three sons Eugene, Oregon and grandon May 9, 1948, children. A passed away uncelebration expectedly on Sepof life will tember 17, 2023. be held at He was much noon on loved by his famiovember ly and friends and 12, 2023 will be missed. Henson at the Kenny enjoyed painting, woodworking, Honeyman State Park, building and flying ra- Woahink Recreational dio controlled airplanes, Meeting Center.

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November 9th - 7 to 10 p.m.

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Office: Office Hours: Are we now giving high constructed – a “wall”, its zenith (if its lowest The positive thing is that, 148 Maple St./PO Box 10 Monday to Thursday: school graduates an E for so to speak, something to point can be considered, in spite of all that has Florence, OR 97439 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday: Closed Effort? As the recipient which, ironically, Trump in this respect, its highest) been done to destroy and of a rigorous Yale edu- often referred – and there during the Trump admin- overcome it, the law has cation, former president is no way around it. The istration when it ceased to begun to act. Our way of George W. Bush famously “jig is up”, as one report- be the Republican party life, our democratic way, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY said, “Rarely is the ques- er said, no more tricks, no altogether. Dwight Eisen- in spite of all the injuries The Siuslaw News welcomes Letters to the Editor tion asked: Is our children more lies; and no amount hower, Nelson Rocke- it has received, might yet and Guest Viewpoints as part of a community dislearning?” of blame or invective feller, Gerald Ford, or be resurrected. There is cussion of issues on the local, state and national lev— Jim White, hurled at the Democrats George H.W. Bush, would hope through law. Short el. Letters are subject to editing for length, grammar Florence (who still seem, somehow, certainly not recognize of another revolution, one and clarity. Publication of any letter is not guaranto be able to function pret- it. Now, with the ouster against ourselves, which teed and depends on space available and the volume The Republican Party is ty coherently and coopera- of Kevin McCarthy and is intolerable, it is all we of letters received. in a Shambles tively, thus indicating that the failure to elect a new have left. And it is beginThe Republican Party is the disorder which the Re- Speaker of the House, a ning to appear that with Email letters to worldeditor@countrymedia.net in a shambles; nay, I cor- publicans are experiencing terribly important posi- honorable persons wieldrect myself: it is not in a is not a product of our un- tion, one which previously ing its power, it will be TO BE CONSIDERED FOR PUBLICATION: shambles – it was in sham- ruly times but one of their had been an uncomplicat- strong enough to succeed. Letters must address pertinent or timely issues of interest to our readers at-large. In addition: bles under Kevin McCar- construct) -- none of these ed, even facile, decision to — George Durant, • Letters reflect the opinion of the writer. The thy – now, it is destroyed. accusations will convince reach – with this inability, Florence Siuslaw News cannot verify the accuracy of all statements made in letters. Authors should ensure any information is accurate, fair and not from second-hand knowledge or hearsay, and include sourc(about $380,000 today) ten left out of the tale. ie and TV star Brian By J. Mark Powell es where possible. and was intended to last Because a movie starlet Keith.) Then, in 1932, • Letters have a suggested 300-word limit and InsideSources.com only 18 months. once chose the landmark in the depths of the may be edited for grammar and clarity. Occasional“Hooray for HollyThe development for her final exit. Great Depression, she ly letters will be longer. wood, that screwy bal- came and went, but the Poor Peg Entwistle. was swindled out of her • Authors must sign their full name and include lyhooey Hollywood,” sign still endures. The Born in Britain in 1908, promised payout when their street address (only city will be printed), as well the old song goes. And lights were lost in 1933 her childhood was un- the plug was pulled on a as a daytime phone number and/or email address for nothing screams “Hol- (too expensive), and happy with her parents big Broadway show. verification. The person who signs the letter must lywood!” louder than the name was trimmed divorcing and her actor Fed up, she headed be the actual author. Siuslaw News does not accept that famous white sign in 1949 (too long). The dad taking her to Ameri- west to give Hollywood anonymous Letters to the Editor. on Mount Lee towering original wood deterio- ca. Fair-haired and blue- a try. But Tinsel Town • Siuslaw News will not print form letters, libelous over Beachwood Can- rated to the point that it eyed, she followed in her greeted her with a less letters, business promotions or personal disputes, yon. After all, it literally came within a whisker father’s footsteps and than warm welcome. She poetry, open letters, letters espousing religious views without reference to a current issue, or letters conspells it out for you. of being demolished. It made it to the Broadway appeared for two weeks sidered in poor taste. Letters also may not be part of Believe it or not, it’s was replaced with met- stage by age 17, where in a play that summer letter-writing campaigns. been there exactly 100 al, and when that wore she met with modest suc- opposite a young Hum• Writers are limited to one published letter every years now. However, out, an updated version cess. (Bette Davis later phrey Bogart. Despite two weeks. when it went up in 1923, with larger letters was said Entwistle inspired the good reviews, film it originally said: “Holly- unveiled in 1978. (With her to become an ac- work was slow in comTO SUBMIT TO THE SIUSLAW NEWS: woodland” (and utilized financial support coming tress.) ing. She finally landed a Emailed submissions are preferred. All letters need 4,000 bulbs to light up from an eclectic group of But there were tears small part in a big-budto include full name, address and phone number; “Holly,” “Wood,” and celebrities that includ- along the way. Her fa- get RKO release called only name and city will be printed. Handwritten or “Land” one at a time). ed rocker Alice Cooper, ther was killed by a hit- “Thirteen Women.” But typed letters must be signed. But it wasn’t celebrat- crooner Andy Williams, and-run driver in 1922. she didn’t live to see it on The newspaper, at the sole discretion of the pubing the new motion pic- Playboy founder Hugh In 1927, she married the silver screen. lisher and editor, reserves the right to reject any letture industry; it actually Hefner, cowboy singer the decade-older Robert On September 18, the ter that doesn’t follow the above criteria. plugged the even newer Gene Autry, and Les Kel- Keith, only to divorce now 24-year-old EnHollywoodland housing ley, creator of the auto him two years later for, twistle told the uncle she development with the trade’s legendary “Kelley among other things, not had been staying with same name located below Blue Book.”) telling her he’d been she was going to a drugWHERE TO WRITE it. And it wasn’t cheap, It’s been quite a sto- married before and had store and then to visit either: The whole she- ry. But one part of the a 6-year-old son. (Who some friends. She never President Joseph Biden State Rep. Boomer Wright bang cost a cool $21,000 famous sign’s past is of- grew up to become mov- came home. The White House (Dist. 9) Two days later, a womFRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW PO Box 39000 an hiking below the HolWashington, D.C. 20500 Florence, OR 97439 NOVEMBER 4 NOVEMBER 5 NOVEMBER 6 NOVEMBER 7 NOVEMBER 8 NOVEMBER 9 NOVEMBER 3 lywood sign came upon Comments: 202-456-1111 503-986-1409 | 541-361-6042 a woman’s shoe. Then a Switchboard: 202-456-1414 Email: Rep.BoomerWright@ jacket. And then a purse. TTY/TDD: 202-456-6213 oregonlegislature.gov A short note inside exwww.whitehouse.gov Lane County Dist. 1 plained everything. “I Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek Commissioner Ryan Ceniga am afraid, I am a cow125 E. Eighth St. 900 Court St., Suite 254 ard. I am sorry for evEugene, OR 97401 Salem, Ore. 97301-4047 erything. If I had done Rain Rain Rain Rain AM Showers Rain 503-378-4582 541-682-4203 PM Showers this a long time ago, it www.oregon.gov/gov Email: Ryan.Ceniga@ would have saved a lot co.lane.or.us of pain. P.E.” Her body U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden Florence City Council 202-224-5244 | 541-431-0229 was found in a nearby www.wyden.senate.gov Mayor Rob Ward & Councilors ravine. She had climbed 63°F 59°F 57°F 56°F 56°F 58°F 56°F Bill Meyer, Sally Wantz, Robert up a workman’s ladder 51°F 51°F 50°F 46°F 47°F 56°F 45°F U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley Carp & Jo Beaudreaux and had jumped from the Florence City Hall, 250 202-224-3753 | 541-465-6750 top of the letter H. Full Service Repair • Tire Sales www.merkley.senate.gov Highway 101, Florence, 97439 Entwistle’s death 541-997-3437 Friendly, Knowledgeable Technicians was national news. But U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle ci.florence.or.us 1932 was a presidential (4th Dist.) 202-225-6416 Dunes City Council election year, and that, www.hoyle.house.gov Mayor Sheldon Meyer coupled with the severe & Councilors Rory Hammond, economic crisis, pushed Tom Mallen, Susan Snow, State Sen. Dick Anderson it off the front page in (Dist. 5) Melissa Stinson, Robert Orr short order. It didn’t take 503-986-1705 & Melissa Stinson long for Peg Entwistle, Email: Sen.DickAnderson@ Dunes City Hall, 82877 Spruce her brief career, and her St., Westlake, OR 97493 oregonlegislature.gov 541-997-3338 heartbreaking short life, dunescityhall.com to be forgotten. Why select such a Locally Owned. Community Minded prominent place for her finale? We’ll never know; she took the answer with Over 19 years her to the grave. experience See HISTORY page 6A

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Behind the Headlines: Zero/Us TOO Florence By BOB HORNEY PROSTATE CANCER SURVIVOR ZERO/ Us TOO CHAPTER LEADER It is a GAME-CHANGER! Words to that effect spilled out of my mouth as I stood in Urologist Dr. Bryan Mehlhaff’s Florence office and laid a new Squeezer Klip Incontinence Clamp on his desk in front of him. This was an exciting moment for me because I was hoping he hadn’t seen one before…and I was correct. So, you might ask, “What is “unique” about a Squeezer Klip Incontinence Clamp?” I’m glad you asked because it is something that certain men in our community could undoubtedly make use of – if they knew about it. That’s my goal here – make sure this information is “out there” for those individuals. This is not an advertisement I ran across, but a where-have-you-been personal experience I am living. Since being diagnosed with prostate cancer in December 2001, having surgery on January 30, 2002, and 40 sessions of radiation ending on Valentine’s Day 2008, life has been one adjustment after another. The end result of all that has been a continuing battle with incontinence due to the radiation damaging my bladder. Regarding that damage: My prostate cancer took about 7 years to announce its full return. Fortunately, I was under Dr. Mehlhaff’s watchful eye and he nailed it’s return while getting me all lined up for radiation. By that time, my intestines had resettled and made the normal position for radiation to the prostate bed totally impossible. So, they turned me on to my stomach, took pictures and…EUREKA…the intestines had fallen out of the way. That meant the radiation would enter through my back. With that change, my bladder also (unfortunately) received some of the radiation, BUT my prostate bed was able to receive its full dose of radiation that TOTALLY CURED ME OF PROSTATE CANCER! THANK YOU OUI RADIATION CENTER! In December of 2021 I underwent placement of a Supra Pubic Catheter (SPC) with daytime/ nighttime bags for urine which helped immensely with sleeping through the night and greatly reduced potty breaks during the day. But the urinary

leakage continued. That eventually led me to the use of Bard Cunningham Incontinence Clamps which effectively shut off the urethra which diverted the urine directly from the bladder through the SPC to a daytime leg bag or nighttime drain bag. New Year’s Eve 2022 came with a heart attack, stents and all the necessary medications including the anti-platelet Brilinta and then the blood thinner Plavix. At that point, I said, “No more invasive procedures!” Not even to resolve my incontinence. So, while relying on the SPC and Bard Cunningham Incontinence Clamps I carried on – kind of. There were two problems with that combo which made my discovery of the Squeezer Klip Incontinence Clamp a momentous occasion to me. I explain: #1, the SPC (catheter) can become clogged/ blocked by blood clots, mucous buildup from inside the bladder, sediment, etc.. That blockage requires attention. Fortunately, most of us who use an incontinence clamp can remove the clamp and let the urine exit the bladder through the urethra as it used to do, but that is a very temporary fix. However, for those men who have had the urethra internally blocked off permanently, it is an urgent situation… either get the catheter unblocked or replace it. I used our PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Emergency one time for that (with wonderful results), but now can do it myself and have the necessary catheters, lubricant and other materials on hand. These blockages sometimes absolutely refuse to be cleared, necessitating replacing the catheter. Replacing the catheter is neither difficult nor painful and I highly recommend that men learn how to do it and have the necessary supplies on hand. #2, the incontinence clamp must be removed and placed in a new po-

sition every several hours because it not only shuts down the urethra (by the bottom of the clamp), but also shuts down the blood vessels (by the top arm of the clamp). That also means NO clamp at night – so find other means of dealing with nighttime leakage like absorbent pads. The design of the Squeezer Klip Incontinence Clamp is based entirely upon the male anatomy and the need to maintain the critical blood flow. It is made specifically to allow the blood to flow continuously while shutting down the urine flow through the urethra. It has sponge pads on the top and bottom of the clamp just like the other incontinence clamps with ONE EXCEPTION: The top sponge is divided into two separate sponges with about a 3/16-inch opening in the center between the two sponge parts. My experience: As I place the top arm of the clamp, I line that opening up where the Central Vascular Group (4 delicate veins, arteries and 2 nerves) is located, bring the bottom of the clamp up under the urethra and close the clamp. Because the central vascular group has not been compressed, it continues to supply nourishing blood. The result is remarkable comfort and leakage control. After fine-tuning the clamp fit for comfort and effectiveness, I can go about my business all day and go to bed with few, if any, additional measures taken. Day/night/ day/ night it keeps the blood flowing and the urine diverted through the SPC to a drain bag.– the best of both worlds. Full disclosure: When I use the toilet I sometimes release the clamp just to give my anatomy a short break. If it needs adjusting for my comfort or could use repositioning, I do it at that time. Something else that I don’t see on other incontinence clamps is settings on the hinge end of the

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clamp. Squeezer Klip Incontinence Clamp has 3 settings on the hinge end which permits the user to keep the pressure equal across the clamp. Also, this clamp lets me make tiny adjustments by means of a small plastic screw on the closure end, so I get a super fit. Actually, I can go about my daily tasks like yard work, cardiac rehab activities and others with basically no awareness of it. NOTE: Since my incontinence is less of a problem at night, I loosen the screw one or two turns (give my anatomy a bit of a break) and get along fine. When preparing for the next day, I retighten the screw. I’ve also learned that if I am going to be exerting a bit with my tasks, I simply tighten the clamp a bit with the plastic screw. It works! See why I call it a Game-Changer? I happened to find mine on Vitality Medical. I have since seen it on other sites and at a comparable price. A single clamp seems to run around $80 - $85 and a packet of 2 around $155 – $166. That seems like a lot of $$$ for the clamps – and it is - but it will pay for itself over time when I consider the pads, etc. that I won’t be buying in the future. Plus, it is certainly much more convenient to stop the leakage with this clamp than to find some way to absorb the leakage while I sleep. Want to know more about it? Look online for Squeezer Klip Penile Clamp. You may also reach out to me at 47maribob38@gmail.com.

A solemn proclamation

Those passing City Hall in Florence Monday may have noticed the flags waving at half-staff. Gov. Tina Kotek ordered the placement on Oct. 26, following President Joe iden’s proclamation in response to the mass shooting in Lewiston Maine that killed 18 people and wounded 13 others. “This act of violence is absolutely devastating,” Kotek said. “My heart goes out to the victims’ families, the LewisPhotos by Tony Reed/ ton community, and Siuslaw News every American who Monday to mark the has been shaken by this tragedy, per the Govertragedy.” Flags flew at half-staff nor’s order.

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STAFF REPORT Country Media, Inc. The Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) program was expected to open a waitlist this week for Oregon families seeking day care services. The ERDC program helps families pay for child care through state and federal funds. The ERDC waitlist will open after an unprecedented increase in demand and limited available funding. Families should apply by 11:59 p.m. Nov. 3, 2023, if they think they may be eligible, according to the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) “We want to be sure families have had ample opportunity to apply for ERDC before the program opens a waitlist. We also want families to know there are other affordable child care programs they may qualify for,” DELC Director Alyssa Chatterjee said. “The good news is that the increase in ERDC enrollment means the recent changes to the program allow it to work better for families. We will continue working with the Legislature to identify more funding to

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its emphasis on ceaseless, unbroken connection. Understanding Hospice and End of Life Care The library is pleased to partner with Peace Health in presenting Understanding Hospice and End of Life Care, a program on Thursday, Nov. 16th, at 11 am, in the library’s Bromley Room. As a resource for those facing the challenges of aging, serious illness, end of life, or grief, Peace Harbor Hospice can help. Topics to be discussed include: hospice philosophy of care, benefits of hospice, roles of hospice care team members, common myths associated with hospice, and end of life symptom management. This program is free and open to the general public. Friends of the Library to Meet The Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library will be meeting on Friday, Nov. 17th, in the Bromley Room. All Friends members and

those interested in joining the Friends are welcome. The Friends support the library with fundraisers, including their very popular book sales, and with volunteers for special events. Consumer Reports Online Did you know that library patrons can access Consumer Reports online? Just visit the library’s website, www. siuslawlibrary.info, and log in with your library card and PIN. Once into your account click on “Databases”, and then select Consumer Reports. Consumer Reports is one of our most highly requested resources and it is great to be able to provide this online access to our patrons. Holiday Closure In honor of Veterans Day, the library, both Florence and Mapleton branches, will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 11th. Regular hours resume at 1pm the following day (Sunday) in Florence, and at 12 noon on Wednesday.

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to North Sentinel’s coastline. He returned to the Andaman Islands after the missionary’s death. The Last Island is the tale of those voyages, a poignant work of history as well as travel, a journey in both time and place. It reveals the stories of others drawn to North Sentinel’s mystery over the centuries, from British imperial adventurers to an enigmatic Victorian photographer to modern-day anthropologists. It chronicles neighboring Andaman tribes’ encounters with the outside world, unfolding a dark saga of race, science, and empire worthy of a Joseph Conrad novel. And it shows how the web of modernity is drawing ever closer to North Sentinel’s shores. The Last Island is a beautifully written meditation on the end of the Age of Discovery. It will speak to any reader interested in the limits—and dangers—of our globalizing society and

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Metro Creative Connection families will be selected from the waitlist based on the date they were added. The first to apply will be the first selected for eligibility screening and potential enrollment. support the program.” Here is what families need to know: • Families currently receiving ERDC will continue to receive benefits as usual after November 3, 2023. • Families earning up to 200% of the federal poverty level (e.g., up to $5,000 per month for a family of four) may be eligible for ERDC and are encouraged to apply right away. Families can apply in the following ways: • Go to Benefits.Oregopn.gov • Visit or call their local office • Dial 1-800-699-9075 Families can text the

word “children” to 898211 or call 211 if they need help finding their local office or figuring out how to apply to ERDC. Some families outlined in Oregon Rule can skip the waitlist: • Families recently or currently receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors (TA-DVS) • Families referred by the Child Welfare division of the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) • Families reapplying for ERDC within two months of benefits ending. After November 3,

2023, families applying for ERDC that do not meet an exemption above will be placed on a waitlist. DELC will regularly follow up with families on the waitlist to provide updates. The waitlist is likely to be in place for at least 18 months, depending on the level of investment and the rate at which families leave the program. Families who need support paying for child care after November 3, 2023 are encouraged to reach out to 211 or their local Early Learning Hub to learn more about programs such as Preschool Promise and Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten. Once more funding becomes available and enrollment drops to a sustainable level, families will be selected from the waitlist based on the date they were added. The first to apply will be the first selected for eligibility screening and potential enrollment. Once a family is selected from the waitlist, they will receive a notice inviting them to apply for ERDC within 45 days. Go to Oregon.gov/ DELC/ERDC to learn more.

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Lane County voters: Remember to sign the return envelope and return your ballots early

Voters are urged to return their ballots as early as possible to ensure they are received at Lane County Elections by the 8 p.m. deadline on Tuesday, November 7. In order to be counted, ballots must be received at Lane County Elections by: • Regular mail. Ballots must be postmarked no later than November 7, 2023 and received no later than November 14, 2023 to be counted. • A 24/7 ballot drop box. • Lane County Elections. Ballots can be turned in directly to the Lane County Elections Office during business hours. “We have wonderful, secure elections that allow all eligible voters the opportunity to return their ballots in the

way most convenient for them,” said Lane County Clerk Dena Dawson. “Every voter should make a plan for how they plan to return their ballot and ensure their ballot is received on time.” Voters must also remember to sign their ballot return envelopes before mailing or returning their completed ballot to Lane County Elections. The signature is a security measure used to verify identity. Election workers who have received training in handwriting analysis compare it to signatures in the voter registration record. A ballot may only be counted if the signatures match. If you forget to sign the envelope or your signature does not match, you will receive a notice from Lane County Elections advising you of the issue

and how to fix or “cure” it. You have until the 21st day after the election to cure your signature issue and have your ballot counted. What can you do to ensure your signature matches? Sign your natural signature. If you don’t usually sign with a middle initial don’t sign your ballot envelope with it. Election workers are trained to look for specific characteristics within each signature. If you think your signature has changed significantly, contact Lane County Elections. Don’t sign another person’s name. Even if someone gives you permission to sign, or you have power of attorney, it is against the law in Oregon to sign another person’s name on a return envelope. It’s forgery.

Request help if you have difficulty signing. If it is difficult for you to sign, on either a temporary or permanent basis, you can complete a signature attestation form and return it to Lane County Elections along with a new voter registration form. Completing these forms will allow you to use a signature stamp or other indicator that represents your signature. Correct a mistake if you accidentally sign your name on someone in your household’s envelope. If you and another person in your household sign each other’s return ballot envelopes, simply place a line through the incorrect signatures and sign the correct envelopes. Voters with questions can email elections@ lanecountyor.gov or call 541-682-4234.

DELAY from page 1A start construction until all of the infrastructure was in.” Johnson said the applicant is asking for an additional year to get the infrastructure in and complete legal requirements. What will be Johnson said the completed project will provide a 64-bed assisted living facility with 10 related cottage units, and a 42-unit apartment building and two single-story commercial structures. “Again, none of those can be constructed until the streets are in with power and utilities. ” Johnson said. The project will need six lots, three streets and other infrastructure. After going over procedural criteria, Johnson showed a map of the proposed development. Johnson said the applicant will need to abide by a list of conditions before the extension expires Oct. 25, 2024. When asked, Johnson said there can be no additional extensions and that this was a one-time request. Asked what the applicant will do if interest rates remain high, Johnson said only they know. However, the entire project will need to be resubmitted to the commission for reapproval at some point, she said. “Everything is very reliant on the next thing,” Director Wendy Farley-Campbell added. Applicant Peter Englander, of American United Management, has been involved in the project since 2017, explained that the rental units will be for older folks in continuing care. Englander explained that the purpose is to provide age-appropriate rental units to tenants who will be able to access services in the rest of the complex. “This is a model that’s become quite poular nationwide,” he said. “It’s not a complete Continuing Care Retirement Community, but a bit of a hybrid where there’s a number of these independent living or transitional housing. It’s probably more appropriate to call them quasi-independent living to be associated with assisted living facilities.” If allowed to develop the two cottages first, they will be two of ten cottages within the total

project, he said. Explaining that the project has been ongoing four total years, Englander noted that it has had unforseen issues along the way. “A year into it, we ran into COVID,” he said, adding that it was one of the largest impacts on the senior housing market. “Financing assisted living (and) senior housing facilities has become extremely difficult. A number of new senior housing starts across the country have plummeted. There has now been recovery of this market so it’s on the upswing but because there was such devastation in the market, a lot of investors and capital sources are focused on buying underperforming assets [and] not building new ones so this is a rare attempt at financing a new facility.” He said the company has been working with a smaller, private lender which is not as affected by national markets. “Interest rates that construction projects are required to pay now have

gotten very, very high, closer to 10% overall but this lender has been very accommodating and continues to be very interested in this project,” Englander said. “Our appraisal is underway for the construction of the assisted living facility and these units and is actually planning to come out and visit the project in the next few weeks.” Englander said the project construction is still expected to start in stages but will start with the necessary infrastructure. He said a commitment from the lender is expected in the next 30 to 45 days. After explaining that state code changes have delayed progress, Englander said he hopes to start building the infrastructure in the next couple months. “We really think we are going to be able to put it all together,” he said. After some discussion about terms and procedures, the board voted to allow the extension. Farley-Campbell later explained that, typically,

if a building permit is not pulled and a foundation constructed and inspected within a year of getting a land use approval the land use approval expires. This extension gives the applicant another year to get the infrastructure (streets, utilities) constructed, plat the lots, pull the building permits and building the foundation, she said. Pressed after the vote about a date to start building the infrastructure, Englander said he needs a financing commitment first. He said the plan is to deposit the money into a city account to commence the infrastructure work on streets, lights and sidewalks, which will be required to get financing for construction of the entire project. He said new construction designs have been updated and the project is currently out to bid.

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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!

FOURSQUARE CHURCH 1624 Highway 101 (next to A&W) –- 997-6337 Pastor George Pagel – Something for the entire family. Sunday Service 10:00 am Wednesday Bible Study returns this Fall. Website: florence4square.com

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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

RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, L.C.M.S. Worship Services 10 am • Bible Study 9:00 am FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Pastor Steve Waterman 2nd & Ivy - 541-997-2961 - Non-Denominational 85294 Hwy. 101 S. – 997-8038 Service is on Sunday at 10:00 am Facebook.com/ResurrectionLutheranChurchFlorence Sunday Service also streaming live at 10am www.puppro.wixite.com/rlcflorence at florencechurch.com

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SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF THE DUNES CATHOLIC CHURCH 1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312 Mass Times: Daily: Tue, Wed, Fri 9:00 AM Adoration & Confession Fri 9:30-10:30 AM Saturday 5:30 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM Fr. Amir Welcomes All to Attend

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Backed by a new cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, researchers at Oregon State University will soon begin testing approximately 1,600 wild animal specimens for the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. Researchers in OSU’s Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine want to learn which animal species can harbor and transmit the virus to better predict future zoonotic disease outbreaks, where a pathogen jumps from animals into humans. They will also be sequencing the full viral genome of SARS-CoV-2 whenever they find it to determine if the strain is related to recent COVID

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said. “That would be like a reset of the whole thing.” It’s more likely that variants circulating among animals will become less capable of infecting humans as they evolve, but Dolan says it’s not worth taking the chance of the opposite outcome. “While it’s rare, when it does happen, it’s really bad,” he said. “It’s worth keeping an eye on it, to see what’s going on.” Dolan will work closely with the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory housed at Oregon State. The diagnostic lab tests agricultural and wildlife animal samples for infectious diseases, and in April 2020, began testing human samples for COVID-19, filling a crucial gap in the early days of the pandemic. “From my standpoint, this project re-emphasizes the ‘one health’ mission of the lab: We don’t deal only with diseases that affect only nonhuman animals; we do lots of work that directly relates to public health,” said Kurt Williams, director of the diagnostic lab. The research will focus more on wild animal species that may come into

contact with humans, such as rodents and bats, as opposed to domestic or livestock animals because existing surveillance measures can detect the spread of SARS-CoV-2 among those groups, Dolan said. He’s partnering with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and wildlife rehabilitators throughout the state for this work. The two-year, nearly $1 million cooperative agreement provides funding for lab technicians to add SARS-CoV-2 tests to testing panels they’re already conducting on animal samples that have been submitted to Fish and Wildlife or the diagnostic lab for other reasons. The project will only test mammals, no birds or reptiles, as mammals are the most likely animals to be infected, Dolan said. “It’s a good investment to start looking at these human-wild animal interfaces and monitoring these sorts of diseases,” Dolan said. “It may not result in diseases that enter the human population or spread among humans, but for the relatively small investment of monitoring, we’re much better prepared to deal with it.”

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It was about as perfect a day as possible for the Siuslaw Vikings cross country teams at the recent district meet at the Valley of the Rogue State Park. Two-for-two for team titles. Two-for-two for individual titles. And two-for-two for coach-of-the-year honors. Perfect. “We always come to championship qualifiers with the idea to survive and advance,” Siuslaw coach Chris Johnson said. “Today we were able to do that, but we had a pretty great day in the process. Sophomore Alison Hughes won the girls title and Brayden

Linton the boys’ as the Vikings swept the varsity titles to advance to next week’s state meet at Lane Community College in Eugene. Hughes was the only runner under 20 minutes for the 5,000 meters, clocking 19 minutes, 54.49 seconds, as the Lady Vikings finished 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8 for 17 team points and the 3A/2A/1A title. Linton was the only runner under 17 minutes, winning in 16:32.62, as the Vikings boys finished 1, 3, 5, 6 and 12 for 27 points and the 3A title. For the girls, senior Corduroy Holbrook was second in 20:04.66, sophomore Adylin Holbrook third in 20:13.94, junior Maya Wells seventh in

20:36.85 and junior Addison in 17:06.31. McNeill eighth in 20:38.99. ALL-DISTRICT The Bandon girls were secFirst team ond with 66 points and LakevGirls iew third of nine teams with Alison Hughes, sophomore 105. Corduroy Holbrook, senior For the boys, senior Talan Adylin Holbrook, sophoRoss was third in 17:17.71, more Maya Wells, junior senior Dylan Jensen fifth in Boys 17:25.36, sophomore Camden Brayden Linton, senior Linton sixth in 17:33.22 and Talan Ross, senior sophomore Kale Jensen 12th Dylan Jenssen, senior in 18:08.68. Camden Linton, sophomore The Cascade Christian boys Second Team were second with 49 points Girls and Glide third of 10 teams Addison McNeill, junior with 77. Boys Reedsport (59 points) and Kale Jensen, sophomore Bandon (72) placed 1-2 in the Honorable mention boys 2A/1A championship Girls with Illinois Valley junior CurAbigail Jones, sophomore tiss Heier individual champion

Waggoner wins major all-league recognition By Exploding Whale Sports Guest Article Seniors Cort Waggoner of Siuslaw and Brett Highburger of Elmira are Co-Linemen of the Year on the Mountain Valley Conference all-star football team, Vikings coach Sam Johnson announced Sunday. Both will be in action Friday in the 3A state playoffs, Waggoner with his Vikings at Dayton and Highburger with his Falcons at North Valley (Grants Pass). “While we don’t make it an emphasis in our program to care about stats or awards it’s always nice to see our own players get rewarded for their efforts,” Johnson said via email Sunday night. Waggoner, No. 52 on the Siuslaw roster, is listed as 6-foot, 225 pounds. He was all-league at center and at defensive tackle in 2022. Waggoner excels in the classroom, with a near 4.0 grade point average. Highburger, No. 56 on the Elmira roster, is listed as 6-4, 280. He is the reigning 3A state wrestling champion at 285 pounds. Both players anchor lines on both sides of the ball. “(League coaches) combined the offensive and defensive linemen of the year this year to be called ‘CO’ Lineman of the Year,” Johnson said. The list of all-stars in all fall sports is expected soon. Wag-

goner will not be the last Vikings honored. “(We) just finished up at the all league meeting today,” Johnson wrote Sunday night. “(We are not) supposed to release full reports on it yet, but the one thing we can release are players of the year.” Johnson was overall pleased with the all-star selections. “We faired very well at the all league meeting coming away with lots of awards,” Johnson said. “A couple of our kids I feel should have won some that didn’t, but it was a very tough and competitive league with a lot of deserving players. “To the kids who won

awards, congratulations. And to the ones who didn’t, I hope they use it as fuel for our playoff run.” Siuslaw dominated its regular season finale, beating Pleasant Hill 51-7 to clinch a berth in the playoffs. The Vikings will visit No. 3 seed Dayton, with kickoff at 7 p.m. tonight. Playoffs First round, Friday, Nov. 3 No. 14 seed Siuslaw (5-4) at No. 3 seed Dayton (9-0), 7 p.m. 16 Burns (3-4) at 1 Banks (9-0) 15 Warrenton (5-4) at 2 Cascade Christian (9-0) 13 South Umpqua (6-3)

at 4 Kennedy (8-1) 12 Scio (6-2) at 5 Lakeview (8-1) 11 Yamhill-Carlton (6-3) at 6 Sisters (8-1) 10 Santiam Christian (6-3) at 7 Vale (8-0) 9 Elmira (7-2) at 8 North Valley (7-2) Quarterfinals, Nov. 10-11 Winner Siuslaw at Dayton vs. winner Yamhill-Carlton at Sisters Winner Burns at Banks vs. winner Elmira at North Valley Winner Scio at Lakeview vs. winner South Umpqua at Kennedy Winner Santiam Christian at Vale vs. winner Warrenton at Cascade Christian

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