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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2017
State Fire Marshal urges RVers to practice fire safety Campfire ban remains in effect
As Oregon’s summer
travel season continues,
State Fire Marshal Jim
Walker is reminding all
recreational vehicle (RV)
operators to remember fire
safety when operating their
vehicle.
“Getting away in an RV is
a popular pastime of
Oregonians and visitors,”
said Walker. “However, RV
users have a number of
things to pay attention to in
order to stay fire safe.”
The OSFM encourages
RV operators to follow these
fire safety guidelines:
Cooking appliances:
• Make sure to have prop-
er ventilation before operat-
ing the appliance.
• Open the overhead vent
or turn on an exhaust fan.
• Watch what you heat. A
leading cause of kitchen
fires is unattended cooking.
• Keep anything that can
catch fire away from burn-
ers.
• Never use cooking
appliances for heating.
If you smell gas:
• Check your stove knobs
to make sure they are off.
• Put out all open flames
(pilot lights, lamps, smoking
materials, etc).
• Shut off the gas supply.
• Don’t operate electrical
switches. Turning a switch
on or off can create a spark
and may cause an explosion.
• Open doors, windows,
and vents.
• Leave the RV until the
odor is gone.
• Have the gas system
checked and repaired by a
qualified professional.
Electric heaters:
• All heaters need space.
Keep things that can burn
such as paper, furniture,
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bedding, or curtains, at least
three feet from heating
equipment.
• Use portable space
heaters with an automatic
shut-off , so if they are
tipped over, they will shut
off.
• Plug space heaters
directly into an electrical
outlet. Do not use extension
cords or power strips.
Generator safety:
• Check all exhaust sys-
tem connections regularly
for leaks and tighten as nec-
essary.
• Make sure the generator
tail pipe extends past the
edge of the RV.
• Always operate the gen-
erator in an area where the
wind will carry the exhaust
fumes away from the RV.
• Allow the generator to
cool down before refueling.
Carbon monoxide alarms:
• Install a CO alarm inside
your RV.
• If the alarm chirps,
replace the batteries of the
entire alarm, depending on
the manufacturer’s recom-
mendations.
• Replace CO alarms
based on the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Smoke alarms:
• Install a smoke alarm
inside your RV.
• If the alarm chirps,
replace the batteries of the
entire alarm, depending on
the manufacturer’s recom-
mendations.
• Replace smoke alarms
every 10 years.
For more RV Fire Safety
information, download our
brochure at www.oregon
.gov/osp/SFM/Pages/rv
safety.aspx.
in Oregon state parks, beaches
Oregon
Parks
and
Recreation
Department
(OPRD) is continuing its pro-
hibiting of all campfires and
open flames in Oregon State
Parks and other properties
owned and managed by the
department.
The restrictiom began Aug.
16, and will continue until fur-
ther notice.
These restrictions extend to
all Oregon beaches.
Charcoal briquettes, tiki-
style torches and candles are
also prohibited until further
notice. Only fuel sources that
can be turned off instantly,
such as propane stoves, will be
allowed.
Some parks will also allow
propane fire pits; campers are
advised to check directly with
the park.
“Most state parks are
already under a fire restriction
due to hot, dry conditions,”
said MG Devereux, OPRD
Deputy Director. “We are
expanding these restrictions to
prevent any unintentional fires
in state parks that would add
an unnecessary burden to fire-
fighting efforts.
“We understand this is an
inconvenience for campers,
especially those who might not
see an immediate local need
for fire restrictions. We appre-
ciate the public’s patience and
understanding,”
Devereux
added.
Fireworks are also prohibit-
ed year-round in Oregon state
parks and on beaches.
The ban will be reevaluated
based on fire status, weather
and guidance from state and
local fire officials. Visitors
planning a trip should check
with park staff for the most
current information.
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
ARE YOU AT RISK?
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According to a new study by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and
the National Institute on Aging, men and women with hearing loss are much
more likely to develop dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. People with severe
hearing loss, the study reports, were 5 times more likely to develop dementia
than those with normal hearing.
Have you noticed a change in your ability to remember?
“The more hearing loss you have, the greater the likelihood of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s
disease. Hearing aids could delay or prevent dementia by improving the patient’s hearing.”
-2011 Study by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the National Institute on Aging
COURTESY PHOTO
Ladies Night gross winners with a score of 32 (from left):
Sally Wantz, Jennifer French, Shari Fisher and Susan Weathers
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Do you have trouble understanding
the voices of women and small
children when they are speaking?
Do you turn the TV up louder than
others need to?
Is it hard to follow the conversation
in noisy places like parties, crowded
restaurants or family get-togethers?
Do family or friends get frustrated
when you ask them to repeat themselves?
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Do you feel that people mumble
or do not speak clearly?
If you’ve answered “Yes” to any one of these questions, there’s good news!
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“Hearing loss, left untreated, can lead to serious problems
such as loneliness and isolation.”
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Florence Bridge Club
Thursday Afternoon Pairs Session Aug. 17, 2017
Scores after 27 rounds Average: 36.0 Section A
Pair Pct Score
Section Rank
MPs
10 70.14 50.50 A 1 0.90(A)
G. Farman - J. Reisner
2 59.03 42.50 A 2 0.63(A)
J. Weatherwax - R. Parker
8 55.56 40.00 C 3 1 1 0.45(A) L. Little - K. Hampsten
7 51.39 37.00 A 4
0.32(A) D. Caccamise - D. Laird
6 50.00 36.00 C
2 2 0.28(B) H. Baas - K. Baas
5 46.53 33.50 A
J. Smith - J. Neimand
3 40.28 29.00 C
P. Oliver - C. Lugg
4 38.89 28.00 C
D. Gustafson - M. Weiss
9 38.19 27.50 B
D. MacNeil - P. Van Riper
PNGA Junior Tourney
champions announced
The championship flight
winners from last week’s five-
day PNGA Junior Tournament
held at Sandpines Golf Links
were announced, with Drew
Warford of Snoqualmie,
Wash., winning on the 37th
hole.
Congratulations also went
to the other flight champions:
1st Flight: Victor Wang
(Sammamish, Wash.);
2nd Flight: Zachary Stocker
(Liberty Lake, Wash);
3rd Flight: Jared Beals
(Enumclaw, Wash);
4th Flight: William Fleck
(Bend, Ore.);
5th Flight: Sean Buckles
(North Vancouver, BC);
6th Flight: Conner Siebert
(Eugene, Ore.),
7th Flight – Davis Sheets
(Richland, Wash.)
You can also view final
results online at www.thepn-
ga.org.
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