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(Last Update from Publication Source: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:50:20 GMT) |
 General election to include seats on Dunes City council |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:55:21 -0500) |
| The council for Dunes City will have a number of vacancies that will be up for election on November 2010 ballots.
Seats currently being held by Mayor Eric Hauptman and Councilors Peter Howison, Richard Koehler, Susie Navetta and newcomer Troy Sathe will be open. Their (Read more.) |
Sheriff's department to add traffic safety deputy |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:54:55 -0500) |
| Lane County has second-highest fatality rate among Oregon counties.
New deputy's mission will be to reduce number of incidents.
In 2009, 40 people died on Lane County roadways, giving Lane County the second-highest number of traffic deaths of all Oregon counties (Multnomah County with (Read more.) |
Tests show Woahink, Siltcoos lakes are healthy |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:54:24 -0500) |
| Woahink and Siltcoos lakes are the primary drinking water sources for Dunes City, and for that reason, preserving the quality of the lakes remains a high priority for the city's approximately 1,330 residents.
At the July 8 Dunes City Council meeting, Mark Chandler, volunteer project (Read more.) |
Full Steam
Ahead |
(Article Publication Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:43:29 -0500) |
| Visitors to Siltcoos Lake gather to "let off steam" with their custom steamboats.
Residents of Westlake awoke on a recent weekend morning to the sound of small boats chugging across Siltcoos Lake, talking to each other through short blasts from their whistles.
The boats, about (Read more.) |
Fleenor discusses county budget,
relationship with cities |
(Article Publication Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:42:35 -0500) |
| The worsening state of the Lane County budget and the county's tenuous relationship with its cities were among the topics discussed during West Lane County Commissioner Bill Fleenor's 175th community dialogue held Thursday morning, July 22, at the Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue hall.
About (Read more.) |
Retired Siuslaw Bridge mechanisms on display |
(Article Publication Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:42:00 -0500) |
| The Siuslaw Pioneer Museum has set up a display on its back deck featuring historical components recently removed from the Siuslaw River Bridge. The parts are on indefinite loan to the museum from the Oregon Department of Transpor-tation, who have been painting and repairing the (Read more.) |
Adrift in driftwood |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:24:56 -0500) |
| In beach areas with significant amounts of driftwood, it is expected to discover elaborate sculptures formed from logs to shield against the occasionally severe winds and storms. Take the North Jetty, for example. A dozen or so manmade and structurally sound driftwood huts, fences and (Read more.) |
Council postpones decision on water territory |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:24:12 -0500) |
| City will notify property owners of intended service change.
Next meeting is Aug. 16.
Florence City Council decided Monday evening to continue the public hearing regarding the withdrawal of portions of Heceta Water District's territory that are within current city limits until the Aug. (Read more.) |
Port dredging delayed |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:23:27 -0500) |
| Work on the Port of Siuslaw's turning basin has come to a halt after an accident with the tug and barge earlier this month.
On the evening of July 6, a tug was towing the loaded barge to a disposal site outside the Siuslaw River (Read more.) |
Former park manager pleads guilty to theft |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:22:24 -0500) |
| A former Oregon State Parks manager pleaded guilty to second-degree theft July 12 in Lane County Circuit Court.
Dennis Davidson, 52, of Florence was sentenced to 18 months of court probation and six days in jail and was ordered to pay $1,028 in restitution for (Read more.) |
Siuslaw News - Sports |
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(Last Update from Publication Source: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:50:25 GMT) |
Vik football youth camp Aug. 16-21 |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:14:45 -0500) |
| The term "school of hard knocks" will take on a new meaning in a few weeks when football players ranging from grades 5 to 12 take to the field at Siuslaw High School for the 15th annual Siuslaw Football Camp.
"We'll be offering three camps, (Read more.) |
Grab a club, 'Golf for the Cause' Aug. 10 |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:14:11 -0500) |
| Third annual event will raise funds to fight cancer.
On Tuesday, Aug. 10, men and women can golf at Ocean Dunes Golf Links for reduced green and cart fees during the third annual Golf for the Cause Scramble.
The tournament will raise funds for the (Read more.) |
Building his own road to success |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:13:43 -0500) |
| A return to the world of body building has this Florence resident pumped.
Jeremy Bernhardt is no stranger to the rigors of brute strength, and how a commitment to achievement can lead to the top. As a wrestler for the Siuslaw Vikings in 2001, Bernhardt (Read more.) |
Marine Board seeks boaters' feedback on statewide boating access improvements |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:12:55 -0500) |
| Boating facility open house scheduled for Aug. 17 in Florence.
Is there a sudden drop off at the end of the boat launch? Are the boarding floats partly submerged? Is the parking adequate for long trucks and trailers and easy to maneuver in? Are there (Read more.) |
Take a hike with the ODNRA |
(Article Publication Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:08:11 -0500) |
| Guide program is part of pilot program in Oregon and Washington.
People traveling along Highway 101 between Florence and North Bend can take part in guided interpretive walks through the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.
"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to share (Read more.) |
Roots of local trail run deep |
(Article Publication Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:07:25 -0500) |
| Granted, it's a bit of a trek getting there, but well worth the 17-mile drive up the North Fork to reach the PAWN old growth trail.
Along the way, one must endure mile after mile of lush, green hillsides and sweeping pastures banked by the (Read more.) |
Padres promote, demote players from Em's roster |
(Article Publication Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:06:46 -0500) |
| Padres hope moves will make improvements to clubs.
In a host of player moves, the Padres have promoted third-baseman Jedd Gyorko to Fort Wayne (Low-A), sent infielder Brian Guinn back to the Arizona Padres (Rookie) and added infielder Paul Bingham to the Emeralds roster.
Gyorko, (Read more.) |
Golf tourney offers something for everyone |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:30:08 -0500) |
| Event will support fight against polio.
There's something for everyone at Florence Rotary's "Cool at the Coast" golf tournament on July 31. Spouses, significant others, and non-golfing friends will find plenty to do, according to Deb Lamb, event co-chair.
"Not a golfer? Not to worry! (Read more.) |
Sport refuses to roll over |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:29:34 -0500) |
| Siuslaw wrestlers, coaches begin fund- raising efforts again.
While many people are enjoying their summer by hiking, swimming or relaxing in the sun, members of the Viking wrestling team are chopping firewood, washing cars or clearing brush in an effort to raise the money needed (Read more.) |
Look out: native turtles on the move, says ODFW |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:28:33 -0500) |
| Many water-based turtles are on land laying eggs for summer.
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists advise Oregonians to be on the lookout for turtles on roads and in parks, yards and campgrounds this summer.
"It's not uncommon to see female turtles on (Read more.) |
Siuslaw News - Obituaries |
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(Last Update from Publication Source: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:50:28 GMT) |
Lilah Scott Mattie |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:17:39 -0500) |
| MATTIE-Lilah Scott Mattie of Florence died July 26, 2010. She was 95. Arrangements are being handled by Burns's Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home. (Read more.) |
Chad Richter |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:17:20 -0500) |
| RICHTER-Chad Richter died July 21, 2010. He was 27.
A memorial celebration will be held on Saturday July 31, at 1 p.m. at the Community Baptist Church.
Arrangements are being made by Burns's Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home.
(Read more.) |
Naoma Ruth Hine |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:16:46 -0500) |
| HINE-Naoma Ruth Hine died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, July 19, 2010.
She was born to Leroy Sylvester., and Anna Jean Heath on a farm in Attica, Kansas, on Sept. 5, 1923, the youngest of eight children.
Ruth attended elementary (Read more.) |
Clara Helen Freeman |
(Article Publication Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:20:33 -0500) |
| Freeman-Clara Helen Freeman, 99, of Florence, Ore., died July 19, 2010, at her home in Florence. She was born Sept. 20, 1910, in Newman Grove, Neb.
Arrangements are being made by Affordable Burial & Cremation Co. (Read more.) |
Beverly Rittschof |
(Article Publication Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:19:40 -0500) |
| Rittschof-Beverly Rittschof died July 20, 2010, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. She was 91.
Beverly was born Dec. 4, 1918, in Chicago, Ill., the second of Marcus and Lorena Johnson's three girls.
She met Fred Rittschof on a blind date while they (Read more.) |
Fern Maher |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:20:21 -0500) |
| MAHER-Fern E. Maher, 80, of Florence, passed away July 19, 2010. Arrangements are being handled by Burns's Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home. (Read more.) |
Donna Ann Martin |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:19:47 -0500) |
| Martin-Donna Ann Martin, 55, of Florence, formerlyof Roseburg, passed away July 2, 2010. She was born to Donna J. Teller and Leon T. Teller Aug. 17, 1954.
She was a professional cook most of her life. She loved gardening and camping and (Read more.) |
Robert (Bob) C. Stanton |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:19:19 -0500) |
| STANTON-Robert (Bob) C. Stanton, 69, of Redmond (formerly of Crooked River Ranch) passed away on July 17, 2010. Per his request, there will be no services.
Bob was born in Corvallis, Ore., to Donald and Marguerite Stanton but was raised and educated through his (Read more.) |
Naoma "Ruth" Hine |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:18:44 -0500) |
| HINES-Naoma "Ruth" Hine, 86, of Florence, passed away July 19, 2010.
Arrangements are being handled by Burns's Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home.
(Read more.) |
Lewis (Lew) Ward Hodges |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:18:13 -0500) |
| HODGES-Lewis (Lew) Ward Hodges, a much loved husband, father, and grandfather, left this world to go fishing with his dad July 16, 2010, due to complications from pneumonia.
Lew was born in Oakland, Calif., April 24, 1943, to William Ward Hodges and Berneice Hodges. (Read more.) |
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