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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2017 Alzheimer’s Assoc. to offer class in Florence The Alzheimer ’s Association Oregon Chapter will hold a free community education class, “Effective Communication Strategies,” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Siuslaw Public Library, Bromley Room, 1460 Ninth St. Communication is more than just talking and listening — it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body lan- guage. As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Join the Alzheimer’s Association Oregon Chapter to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral mes- sages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help connect and communicate at each stage of the disease. This class is free, but regis- tration is required. To register, call 800-272- 3900. For a full list of upcoming classes, visit www.alz.org/ oregon. Let me Showcase your property. Amy Johnson Broker, CSA 541 999-7875 94947 Hwy 101 – Perfect little beach cabin with ocean views, bordered by 222 Forest Service acres.1 bdrm, 1 bath, 363 sqft cabin with large kitchen and vaulted ceilings. Would make a great vacation rental year round. Two lots included to- taling 1.19 acres. $189,000. #2609-16006562 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 See Jim for your auto sales needs! 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 Papa Murphy’s hopes to reopen soon Accident shuts down popular pizza maker after man drives car into store front B Y M ARK B RENNAN Siuslaw News According to a statement released by Florence Police Commander John Pitcher, his department was contacted Tuesday, Aug. 22, at 4:29 p.m. with a report that a vehicle had run in to the front of Papa Murphy’s Pizza, 1737 12th St. Upon arrival, officers con- tacted the operator of the vehi- cle, John Hoaks, 74, of Florence, whose footwear got caught under the gas pedal. As a result, the vehicle jumped the parking stops, and struck the front of the building, caus- ing considerable damage. There were no injuries reported and no citations have been issued at this time. Papa Murphy’s Area Supervisor Wendy Elkins was at the store at the time of the accident. “It happened so quickly,” she said. “I was behind the counter and the driver just hit the curb and drove right into the front of the store. Fortunately, he was OK and nobody else was hurt.” EDITOR@THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM SAT 26 Anyone driving by the Florence Habitat for Humanity (FHFH) homes on Nopal Street lately may be wondering what was going on. In this past year, four homes on the street have come back to FHFH due to cir- cumstances that were unfore- seen by the homeowners. The process of revitalizing the neighborhood with the help of local and out of town volun- teers, as well as the homeown- ers in the neighborhood, has begun. Alan Bourne, who is one of many of the volunteers work- ing on the street, said “With the help of the community, some grants and the homeowners, we hope to make this neighbor- PeaceHealth and the City of Florence are inviting the Florence community to attend the third in a series of health- care town halls. 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FRI 25 3:45 PM 6:20 PM 8:55 PM 12:20 PM 2:55 PM 5:30 PM 8:05 PM 2:45 PM 5:20 PM 7:55 PM 3:45 PM 6:20 PM 8:55 PM 11:30 AM 3:10 PM 4:20 PM 7:30 PM 4:10 PM 4:10 PM 8:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:10 PM 1:30 PM 4:00 PM 6:25 PM 8:50 PM 1:30 PM 4:00 PM 6:25 PM 8:50 PM 1:30 PM 4:00 PM 6:25 PM 8:50 PM 1:30 PM 4:00 PM 6:25 PM 8:50 PM 1:30 PM 4:00 PM 6:25 PM 8:50 PM 12:30 PM 3:00 PM 5:25 PM 7:50 PM The damage to the store is extensive and Papa Murphy’s has remained closed since the accident. Elkins is hopeful that the store will be able to reopen soon, although the timeline remains unclear. “We are not open yet and are not 100 percent sure when we are reopening, but it won’t be too long. We will probably reopen with just drive-up win- dow service to start when we do reopen,” she said. hood everything it was meant to be.” One of the first FHFH fami- lies that will move there in the next month or so is the Pinnock-Davis Family. Parents Curby and Angela and their four children (ages ranging from 8 to l month) are busy working out their sweat equity hours that will help them buy this house from FHFH. Although Curby works Monday through Friday locally while Angela cares for their children, he can be found most Saturdays working on the house with his parents, Cary and Cheryl. Many days, he is reluctantly the last one off the work site when the doors are locked, because he is so excited about owning a home of his own. When asked how he heard about FHFH, he said a friend of Angela’s had an application but decided not to apply. When she asked if the Pinnock’s wanted to take the application, Curby said, “Of course” when he heard he would be getting a refurbished house on Nopal Street and not a brand new house somewhere in the com- munity. He added that he had mixed feelings until he found out the move-in date “jumped 365 days ahead” with these homes on Nopal. Curby said he has loved working with the volunteers and his family members to make this house their home. “This FHFH home is a bless- ing and a dream come true; we have been renting forever,” he said. “We are so excited to be a part of this neighborhood where we already know some people.” The public can support the work of FHFH by joining in the BeachWalk annual fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 9, to provide more decent homes for people who live in Florence. For more information, con- tact Linda Stent at 541-844- 5573. The public is encouraged to participate in this free event by attending one of two sessions: from 7 to 8 a.m. or noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at the Florence Events Center. Mayor Joe Henry will facili- tate. During the September town hall, PeaceHealth leaders will: • Provide a provider recruit- ment update • Discuss recent initiatives focused on community benefit • Host a question and answer segment Community members are encouraged to submit questions before the event on the Facebook event page at face book.com/peaceharbor or by emailing PublicAffairsPHOR @peachealth.org. Participants also are wel- come to submit questions dur- ing the event. “Since January 2016, we have succeeded in matching more than 6,000 community members with newly recruited primary care providers,” said Rick Yecny, chief administra- tive officer, Peace Harbor Medical Center. “Our hope is to continue demonstrating our commitment to serving our val- ued community members and meeting their healthcare needs.” For the latest information about the event, visit peace health.org/WeCare. 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