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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2017
DISASTER PREP
B Y D AVE R OBINSON
Special to the Siuslaw News
H
ere on the Oregon Coast we are
accustomed to fairly balmy
weather. We rarely see snow at
our altitude and it is discussion-worthy
if we drop below freezing. These past
couple of weeks have given all of us rea-
sons to re-think our winter driving
habits and how we approach snowy
mornings.
Our local counties don’t bother with
buying snow removal gear, so when it
does snow, schools close, people don’t
go to work and those who do show up
are either lauded for their bravery or
chastened for their foolishness.
One family friend spent 16 hours
stranded with her eight-year old daugh-
ter in the Portland area. Icy roads, snow
and total gridlock shut down the entire
city and surrounding area.
Fortunately her gas tank was on full
when the adventure began and she was
wise enough to ration her gasoline by
starting her car to warm up only when
absolutely necessary.
Another person I heard of lives on the
east side of Portland and works a few
miles west of the city. He made it to
work by mid-afternoon on Monday and
stayed in a motel through Thursday
night because of the dangerous travel-
ling conditions.
AARP to begin tax
prep at library Feb. 2
Make a plan
I grew up in Nebraska and can’t
remember staying home through the
worst blizzards. School may have been
released early to send the students home
on the bus, but society simply did not
come to a standstill because of a little
snow, ice and wind.
Simply put, the local governments
were equipped with snow removal
equipment and the locals knew to adjust
their driving habits when the roads
turned slick.
The best advice for motorists is sim-
ply “stay home!” You can’t have an
accident, contribute to the gridlock or
get stranded at the side of the road if you
call off the trip.
Some of the toughest decisions I have
had to make involve cancelling a trip,
especially if someone else is counting
on you to be at a particular function 200
miles from home.
Pilots have been known to suffer from
a disease known as “get home-itis”
when they are gone from home and bad
weather sets in. The wrong decision can
be more than inconvenient; crashing an
airplane has been known to have serious
consequences.
Better to remain overnight in an air-
port lounge than become the object of a
search party.
I have become fond of a quote that
keeps popping up on social media:
“Good judgement comes from experi-
ence, and experience often comes from
bad judgement.”
I have also learned it is best to learn to
profit from other peoples’ mistakes.
Bottom line is this: If you find your-
self travelling in winter conditions, take
along some extras. A blanket or two,
something to eat, maybe a thermos of
coffee and for goodness sake, a full tank
of gas.
Of course tire chains, maybe a tow
strap, a charged-up cell phone and your
paid-up auto club membership.
Then before you go, do what pilots
do, let somebody know where you are
going, the route you will be taking and
an estimated time of arrival.
That way we’ll know where to send
the search party.
______________________
Dave Robinson is the postmaster in
Bandon, Ore., and author of “Disaster
Prep for the Rest of Us.” He may be
contacted at disasterprep.dave@gmail.
com. Visit his website for more disaster
preparedness tips, www.disasterprep-
dave.blogspot .com.
AARP tax service will once
again be available for residents
of Florence and nearby com-
munitys.
Taxes will be prepared in
the Bromley Room at the
Siuslaw Public Library, 1460
Ninth St., every Monday and
Thursday from Feb. 2 through
April 13. Help will also be
available on Saturday, April
15, from 9:15 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Bring 2015 tax return, a
photo ID, social security card,
2016 tax documents and med-
ical documents, including
Medicare, private, govern-
ment, market place or Cover
Oregon insurance information.
This is a free, in-person tax
preparation service.
For more information con-
tact Frank Williams, AARP
Local Coordinator at 541-997-
7836
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Tickets avai
lable at
Casino Cage
(Cash Only)
All proceeds support Siuslaw 2017 Project Graduation!
Chance to win over $5,000.00 worth of Gift s & Prizes!
Location & Time: Th ree Rivers Events Center, doors open at 5 p.m.
First game starts at 5:30 p.m.
Price: $25.00 includes 2 bingo cards; extra cards available to purchase!
Beverages available for purchase! Dinner from Hole in the Wall BBQ only $5.
Open to all ages!
Date: Saturday, February 4 th , 2017
SOS recieves donation from Cow Creek Umpqua
Recently, the Cow Creek
Umpqua Indian Foundation
awarded Siuslaw Outreach
Services (SOS), 1576 12th St.,
with $7,500 to support its
Emergency Voucher Program.
The program helps local res-
idents address a particular
financial burden due to a recent
crisis they have experienced.
The funds can go toward
heating bills, water bills and
prescriptions.
The funds can also be used
for bathing facilities, laundry
and transportation for the
homeless.
In rare cases, the funds may
also be used to place homeless
families with children in a
motel during nights where the
temperature is at a freezing
level.
Last year, SOS spent more
than $45,000 to aid 2,350 peo-
ple with emergency vouchers.
For more information, call
541-997-2816.
Prosser to speak of ‘heart truth’ for women at DAR
In recognition of National
Heart Month, the Oregon
Dunes Chapter Daughters of
the American Revolution
(DAR) will feature important
information with a program
presented by retired RN, Katie
Prosser, at its monthly meeting
on Friday, Jan. 27, beginning at
12:30 p.m.
Katie will share “The Heart
Truth,” to educate members on
a brief overview of the history
of women and heart disease
and common myths specific to
women.
Heart disease is the leading
cause of death for women in
the United States. Almost two-
thirds (64 percent) of women
who die suddenly of coronary
heart disease have no previous
symptoms.
Though Daughters of the
American Revolution is a line-
COURTESY PHOTO
Katie Prosser
age organization, members of
the community are welcome to
attend and learn more about
heart health for women in a
casual setting.
This information could make
a difference for you or those
you care about.
This local chapter supports
active duty military, veterans
and is proud to award an annu-
al scholarship to a graduating
senior.
For more than a century, the
members of the National
Society Daughters of the
American Revolution have
dedicated themselves to histor-
ical preservation, promotion of
education, and encouragement
of patriotic endeavor.
Any woman 18 years or
older, regardless of race, reli-
gion or ethnic background,
who can prove lineal descent
from a patriot of the American
Revolution, is eligible for DAR
membership.
Women interested in mem-
bership or attending a meeting
HUGE
INDOOR
YARD SALE
THE LARGEST YARD SALE UNDER ONE ROOF!
OVER 35 BOOTHS
INDIVIDUALS , FAMILIES AND NON PROFIT GROUPS
Saturday
January 28
8 a.m. — 2 p.m.
Florence Events Center
715 Quince Street
Florence, Oregon
541-997-1994
$1.00
Admission
as a guest can contact Karen
Childs at 541-997-7154.
To learn more about the
DARevolution, visit www.dar.
org.
Contact:
Michelle Rose at 541-999-0401
Kay King at 541-997-2248
For details, purchase advanced tickets or reserve a special table for groups of
8 or more!!
All Sponsorships and Donations are tax deductible - EIN #93-0962789, Credit
cards will be accepted, excluding the Casino Cage. In the case of multiple bingo
winners on any single game a play off game will determine a single winner.
Top Prizes • Golf Membership
Fred Meyer Shopping Spree
Sunriver Getaway & Much More!
Th ank you to these donors and many others!
Florence Yamaha • Beauty By Delivery Day Spa
Silver Lining Boutique • Toni’s Canine Castle • Christa Smoley
Teresa’s Sunrise Expresso • Dutch Bros. • Oregon Pacifi c Bank
The SIUSLAW PIONEER MUSEUM
showcases the pioneer heritage
of this area, and now we wish to
SHOWCASE the VOLUNTEERS who
make it possible… Thank You!
••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Jane Ashley; Allan Bacon;
John Barnes; Elsie Caldwell;
Virginia Carroll; Chris Colling;
David Dumas; Judy Fleagle;
Joe Fyie; Dianna Kramer;
Georgia
Garrett;
Beverly
Hopps; Shirly Hunt; Lonnie
Iholts; Earl Jensen; Fred Jensen; Betty Johnson; Jean Kent; Joy Mc
Court; Dorie Miles; Diane Neale; Deane Nordahl; Terri Pennington; Del
Phelps; Rosie Puderbaugh; Bob Richardson; Gini Read; Alyson Scott;
Peter Shoys; Steve Skidmore; Nancy Sobottka; Lynn Taylor; Bill Tizzard;
Sharon Waite; Jeff Williams; Harry
Zinn; Sandy Zinn;
Cemetery Clean Up
Silas Gorder; Jamie Gorder; Max
Kuhn; Clara Kuhn; Shawn Murray;
Leesa Murray; Jason Osburn;
Crystal Osburn; Darrel Sheets;
Shannon Sheets; Kathy Tidwell;
Derek Wells; Catholic church teen
youth group; Bear Cub Scouts
Pack 777.
Museum Hours:
February to April & October to December
Tuesday through Sunday 12:00pm to 4:00pm
…………………………….
May 1 st through September 30 th
Open 7 days a week 12:00pm to 4:00pm
278 Maple St in Florence, Or.
www.siuslawpioneermuseum.com
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Wednesday, January 25th
1pm & 6pm
Walk-ins Welcome
Florence Event Center, 715 Quince St.
OR/Utah–valid in WA $80
or Oregon only $45
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