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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2015 PeaceHealth schedules disaster drill today PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center in Florence, in coordination with local emergency responders, will be conducting a mock mass- casualty drill today, Aug. 19. The drill is scheduled to start around 8 a.m. at Siuslaw High School and will continue throughout the morning, concluding around 11 a.m. The drill will test the preparedness and response of local agencies should a real disaster occur. The event, staged by PeaceHealth, will focus on response plans for an actual disaster that would trigger a sudden influx of patients, media, and concerned com- munity members in addition to the day to day patient activity at the hospital. It will also provide on-scene train- ing for local emergency responders. The scenario for the prac- tice event is a simulated explosion in the high school shop. Volunteers will be par- ticipating in the exercise to play the roles of patients and family members. In addition to the planned participants, community members are welcome to view the training as it will provide real-life crowd con- trol training for emergency responders. Onlookers are encouraged to watch but are reminded to be respectful to the fact that it is a training to better prepare the hospital and responders. Organizers caution that the event is a significant exercise and the local com- munity can expect to see emergency responders at PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center and Siuslaw High School looking and act- ing as if it were a true disas- ter. Emergency staff and drill participants with mock injuries may be seen by motorists and pedestrians in the area. Care to hear a little secret? Not all hearing aids sound the same. Gail Leslie, Au. D. Sandi Ybarra, Au. D., Doctors of Audiology Call to schedule a consultation. You’ll find we’re expert listeners. FLORENCE: 541-997-7617 1525 12th Street, Suite 2 EUGENE: 541-686-3505 VOICE / TTD 401 East 10th Avenue, Suite 110 www.hearingassociates.net Hearing is believing Russell photography on display at Silver Lining The Gallery Above the Silver Lining Boutique, 2217 Highway 101, is showing the incredible photography of Richard Russell now through September. The champagne and hors d’oeuvre artist’s reception will be held Sept. 12, from 3 to 5 p.m., during the Second Saturday Gallery Tour in Florence. This show should not be missed by anyone who appreciates artistic expres- sions and photography. Russell’s artistic statement is so simple yet so diversified and compassionate. “My passion has always been the human condition. I like to think that I go where nobody else wants to go, can’t go, will not go or are afraid to go, and bring these realities to the people at large,” Russell said. “Photography is the vehicle that I choose in my attempt to bring these images home. I basically consider myself a documentary and portrait photographer. I believe my camera is the best tool in the recording of time,” he added. No truer words could be said about Russell’s ability to bring out the spirit, the soul, the essence of whatever sub- ject matter that he tackles. Youth PHOTO BY RICHARD RUSSELL “Railroad Tracks” and other photography by Richard Russell will be shown through September at the Gallery Above the Silver Lining Boutique in Florence. He is completely able to portray the personalities through his attention to detail and his illuminating use of lights and darks with his cam- era. Russell’s subject matters and portraits sing, speak and tell a complete story even though each photograph is unique and compelling in a very personal way. His com- positions are exciting, stark, crisp and filled with emotion on every level. His controlled use of light accentuates the very purpose of each photo, and truly brings them to life. You feel as if you know the people he is portraying, and you desire to know even more. You can almost hear the blues music bursting out of his Northwest Blues 1996 calendar, where quite a few of these photos are collectors items and hanging in noteworthy museums and galleries. During the past 40 years, his works have been shown up and down the West Coast, from Los Angeles to Seattle. Russell is a native of Hibbing, Minn. In 1962 he joined the U.S. Navy as a navy photo lab technician and was immediately drawn to the enormous abilities of a cam- era. He followed this navy career doing independent work in photographic labs throughout the Los Angeles area. His formal studies came from the Los Angeles Art Center, as well as informal studies from 40 years of trials and error. Russell is currently a mem- ber of Photo Zone, the fine art photography co-op based in Eugene, Ore. Through this affiliation, his signature black-and-white shot titled “Railroad Tracks” was recent- ly chosen for a poster of an upcoming movie starring Robert Redford. from 1A “We are just here to serve and create a resource for our community,” Gowing added. Regarding transportation to and from the church, Gowing said they were still working things out with the school district. He said that students could “possibly get on the bus that comes closest to the church and bus over after school. We are still working out the logistics on that.” With the current space allotted for the program, Gowing estimates the center could handle from 30 to 45 students. For more information, call Jeff Gowing at 541-997- 3533. Arts • Crafts • Fishing Derby • Live Music JACK DAVIS/SIUSLAW NEWS Cross Road Assembly of God Church Student Pastor Jeff Gowing readies the new church youth center that will focus on helping local teens improve their academic per- formance this coming school year. Crew from 1A present — we’re both so invested into this lifeboat sta- tion, it’s helped to mold us all. We love to hear the sea stories from the past, and they enjoy seeing how things have changed and advanced in today’s service.” The motto of the day was “You have it easy now, because back in the day...” fol- lowed by a story of how the Coast Guard used to conduct business back then. The two teams had many conversations about Homer, the 1970 station dog — the same dog that lies buried on the station grounds. He is memorialized with a shining brass monument that still stands today. Both duty crews ate pizza together, toured the station and even got a feel for the salt air on the Siuslaw River bar, Snider said. Bruce Fitzgerald, part of the commissioning crew and also a retired postmaster, pre- sented Snider and the crew with a framed plaque contain- ing a postal stamp that com- memorates the 225th Anniversary of the Coast Guard, as well as the national postmark for Aug. 4. The reunion crew also took a tour of Heceta Head Lighthouse, held a reunion banquet at Three Rivers Casino Resort and toured the Oregon Coast Military Museum. “Of all the things that may have changed, one thing remains the same,” Snider said. “We still have good peo- ple standing the watch — ready to answer the call.” Snider thanked Dennis Neblich for coordinating the “First Crew Reunion,” MK2 Manny Mercado for taking pictures and MK3 Matt Schmader for helping prepare the report. We’re co ming to FLOREN CE Aug. 24 2015 On the Waterfront in Winchester Bay A Great Family Event! September 5th and 6th Labor Day Weekend Join us for... Plein Air Artists, Food Vendors, Art, Wine, Light House Tours Rain or shine come enjoy all the artists under the big tent ! Saturday 9/5/15 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday 9/6/15 10:00 am to 4:00 pm 7 A No Entry Fee & Free Parking Bursting with Joy Balloon Sculptures Robin and Carla Williams Because there’s nothing quite as inviting as a freshly cleaned area rug. 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