http://www.thesiuslawnews.com http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1745 Annual event is Dec. 5 and 6 and moves to Florence Events Center. The 13th annual Empty Bowls project to benefit Florence Food Share will be held on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5 and 6, at the Florence Events Center. Local artists and potters Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:42:01 -0600 http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1744 Arlie and Co. to build ‘neighborhood village’ over next 10 years. North Florence could be looking a lot different in the coming years. During its Nov. 12 meeting, the Florence Planning Commission has finally approved a Eugene-based development company’s request to construct a 17-acre mixed-use Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:40:33 -0600 http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1743 Besides managing a nearly 100-year-old family business, Florence residents Bob and Kay King have accomplished what no other logging company in Oregon has done: win an Austin Family Business Award. “We’re very proud,” Bob King said. “We’re thrilled to death to be chosen, and Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:39:32 -0600 http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1742 Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski, left, bows his head in prayer during the opening ceremony for the 11th annual Tribal State Government-to-Government Summit held at Three Rivers Casino Nov. 13. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:03:13 -0600 http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1741 QCCF, five-year strategic plan and special programs director position also discussed. Although it had been more than a week since the Siuslaw school levy failed at the polls, the decision by local voters weighed heavily on everyone’s mind at the Nov. 12 Siuslaw School District Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:01:31 -0600 http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1740 Contributed by the Florence Chapter of the Archimedes Movement They say, “use it or lose it.” So local health reform activists are back and building on energy uncovered a year-and-a-half ago when 1,100 local residents signed petitions supporting health reform for submission to Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:00:40 -0600 http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1738 As part of a safety drill, hospital staff practice evacuating patients. “Doctor Red all clear,” said a voice over the Peace Harbor Hospital intercom. “Doctor Red all clear.” The announcement, which is code for the containment of a fire, came as doctors Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:55:00 -0600 http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1737 Ever since Kym Adams started a cash credit account a year ago at Books ’N’ Bears for Siuslaw schools to purchase new books, she has been overwhelmed by the positive response from students. But now she needs help from the community. “One person can only Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:53:59 -0600 http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1736 Many residents declined to vote for councilor candidates, yet the count varies daily. Dunes City candidates competing for one of the four vacant council seats are still on edge this week as votes continue to be counted — changing the outcome of the race almost Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:52:48 -0600 http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1735 Siuslaw Valley firefighters and volunteers offer free smoke alarm checks. Most people say they understand the importance of a working smoke alarm. Understanding, however, is just part of the battle. The Office of the State Fire Marshall reports that in 2004, there were 41 fire Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:52:04 -0600 http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1729 The votes have finally been counted and the dust has appeared to have settled on a wild 2008 election cycle. The excitement apparently was not just with the campaigns. Lane County elections reported that ballot counting had been stalled for just under two hours on Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:16:41 -0600 http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1728 Councilors wait as seats determined one vote at a time. Whoever said your vote doesn’t count has obviously never witnessed a Dunes City election, where even one vote can make all the difference in a heated race between candidates. Ever since Lane County election results Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:14:27 -0600 http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1727 Two school-related state measures also fail, while the LCC bond passes. With the possibility of teachers disappearing, classrooms expanding and budgets tightening, Siuslaw schools had desperately looked to Florence voters for help this election, but they were turned away once again — leaving supporters feeling Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:13:31 -0600