County Bans E-Cig Sales to Minors

18 December 2014
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County Bans Sales of E-Cigarettes to Minors

A popular and ever growing trend will now be off-limits to those under 18 in unincorporated areas of Lane County. The Lane County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to prohibit sales of e-cigarettes and liquid nicotine to minors. Eugene, Springfield and Oakridge are the only cities in Lane County that have similar bans.

Public Health Director Patrick Luedke (LUDD-kee) held up a small vial of the liquid nicotine used in e-cigarettes. He told commissioners under current rules a 12-year old could buy the cookie dough flavored material and distribute it to his brothers and sisters. It contains enough nicotine to kill four toddlers.

The regulation goes into effect in 30-days and only applies to unincorporated parts of Lane County.

It also establishes a tobacco retail license with fees from that going to enforcement.

West Lane Commissioner Jay Bozievich supported the proposal, but voted against it saying there were too many potential legal challenges. Springfield Commissioner Sid Leiken also voted against… saying more public comment was needed.

Cinema Grand Opening

Two free screenings of the namesake of Florence’s City Lights Cinemas will highlight the grand opening of the four-screen movie house beginning today.

The celebration will emphasize that City Lights is much more than just cinema. It will also include and art show; a presentation of the National Theater Live’s Frankenstein and a Sunday morning jazz brunch.

Charlie Chaplin’s classic 1931 comedy City Lights will be screened at 7:30 this evening… for free; another free showing is scheduled for Saturday afternoon. Mystery lovers can see Agatha Christie’s “A Murder is Announced” at no cost tomorrow morning at 11; and Saturday is Kids Day with free popcorn for 12 and under, plus free candy.

It wraps up Sunday morning with live Jazz with the sounds of the Miles To Go Quartet at 11.

Humor at the Speed of Life

Syndicated humor columnist Ned Hickson will be signing and selling copies of his latest volume this weekend in Florence.

Hickson will be donating 50-percent of the sales from his book “Humor at the Speed of Life” to Siuslaw Outreach Services during the event.

SOS Director David Wiegan says you’ll find Hickson in the furniture department near the books at Fred Meyer from ten AM to Noon Saturday.

Wiegan heartily recommends the book, calling it – quote – “laugh out loud funny”.

First Day Hikes

If you’re not into the Tournament of Roses Parade and the early morning football bowl games, you can join several other Oregonians for a “First Day Hike” on New Years Day.

For the fourth year in a row, several Oregon State Parks will be hosting guided hikes to start the year off.

There are 31 locations participating statewide, in our area there are three… Carl G. Washburne State Park 14 miles north of Florence where a guided hike by a local historian will tour the China Creek Ranch. At Honeyman State Park three miles south of Florence hikers will meet at the West Woahink Meeting Hall. In Winchester Bay, walkers can gather at the Lake Marie day-use area at Umpqua Lighthouse State Park. A complete listing of all First Day Hikes and times can be found at KCST.com.

Florence Dental Clinic Recognized by Oregon Bankers

A local dental practice was recently honored by the Oregon Bankers Association.

Florence Dental Clinic, owned and operated by Drs. Brian Holmes and Justin Linton received a “Community Applause” award during the OBA Executive Conference two weeks ago in Seattle.

They were recognized for their efforts to provide dental care and education to youngsters in the area. The dentists and their staff have been bringing dental vans to Siuslaw and Mapleton schools every year since 2002. That effort has led to a marked decrease in incidents of periodontal disease during that time.

Dee Osborne, with Siuslaw Bank in Florence nominated the business. She said they’ve provided more than $400-thousand in free care through the vans; plus assist several other fund raisers and volunteer efforts.

Additional Charges in Springfield Hit and Run

Additional charges of manslaughter and intoxicated driving have been filed against a Veneta woman accused of hitting a man with her car, then stopping 11 blocks later to remove him from the roof rack of her vehicle and leaving him to die on a street in Springfield.

30-year old Isabel Gloria McDaniel was initially charged with criminally negligent homicide. Her husband was also charged with evidence tampering.

She pleaded not-guilty Wednesday to charges in the eight-count indictment related to the December 11th death of Daniel Ortiz-Reynaga.