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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2017 SHIBA warns of scam Medicare phone calls Oregon’s Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance program (SHIBA) is warning individuals to be wary of “cold calls” being made in their name. SHIBA staff members and volunteers help consumers understand and enroll in Medicare, but they never make unsolicited phone calls. Anyone who did not contact SHIBA first should refuse to share any personal information and hang up on any unexpect- ed caller claiming to be from SHIBA. Rejecting this type of “cold calls” is a smart habit to avoid scams. Oregon SHIBA has received one report of a simi- lar suspicious call being made here. “We help people over the phone all the time," said Lisa Emerson, Oregon SHIBA pro- gram manager, “but only when they call us, or when we're returning their call.” SHIBA has a statewide net- work of trained volunteers who educate and advocate for people of all ages who have or want to enroll in Medicare. These volunteers, plus five state employees, help con- sumers understand their rights and Medicare insurance choic- es. To find a SHIBA counselor in your area, contact SHIBA at 1-800-722-4134. Florence Foursquare Church Christm as Baza ar Saturday, November 18, 9 am to 3 pm Handcraft ed quilts, bags, aprons, gift baskets, gift drawings and more! Florence Foursquare Church 1641 Highway 101 (next to A&W's) THE BAHA’I’S OF FLORENCE PRESENT 200 TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF BAHA’U’LLAH WORLD LIGHT OF TO THE WORLD LIGHT THE BAHA’I FILM FILM with with MUSIC a a BAHA’I MUSIC & & POETRY POETRY SUNDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2017 2:00-4:00 PM FOR MORE INFO: 541-590-0779 CLASS ACT THEATER 509 Kingwood St., Florence, OR All Welcome-No fee or donations accepted 3 A Heceta Lighthouse to host Victorian Christmas The community is invited to attend the Heceta Head Lightstation’s 22nd annual Victorian Christmas Open House. Doors will be open to the public from 4 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 9, 10, 16 and 17. Visitors are sure to enjoy the beautifully decorated Keeper’s House.Each evening local musicians will perform holiday favorites, while local sponsors provide warm drinks and cook- ies. In addition, Santa Claus will also be visiting each evening. A free shuttle service from the Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint parking lot will be available. There is a $5 day use fee required for parking. Admission to Keepers House is free. The Heceta Lighthouse Gift Shop will be open for those last minute gifts, and the State Park will have the lighthouse open as well, so bring a flashlight and rain jacket, just in case. COURTESY PHOTO The annual Victorian Christmas Open House at the Heceta Lighthouse will be Dec. 9, 10, 16 and 17.Santa Claus will be there and hot beveridges and cookies will be served. Remembrance during Hospice, Palliative Care Month November is National Hospice and Palliative Care month. PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center Hospice — your community hospice team — serves an area of 25 square miles surrounding the city of Florence, including Westlake, Mapleton, Deadwood and Swisshome. Hundreds of families in our community have benefited this year from the services our non- profit hospice provides. “It is an honor to be invited into the homes of our commu- nity neighbors and to help them through what is a very difficult time as they face the challenges of life threatening illnesses,” said Nancy Allen, one of the home health aides. Peace Harbor Hospice pro- vides care to individuals who have a prognosis of six months or less by focusing on the phys- ical, emotional and spiritual needs of the families and their loved ones. Hospice offers nurses, thera- pists, social workers, aides, volunteers and chaplain servic- es, all under the direction of the hospice and palliative care board-certified physician. Peace Harbor Hospice is sponsoring its 22nd annual Light Up A Life fundraiser cer- emony on Sunday, Dec. 9, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Florence Events Center. The ceremony presents a wonderful opportunity to honor and cher- ish the memories of your loved ones. Stars can be purchased to recognize a loved one who has died or to recognize someone special in your life. The stars, each with the loved one’s name attached, are hung on a holiday tree; Stars of David are placed on a Menorah table. Recognition is also given during the “reading of the names” segment of the ceremo- ny. Peace Harbor Hospice is a non-profit 501(c) organization; all contributions are tax deductible. One hundred per- cent of the donations to Light Up A Life benefit Peace Harbor Hospice and the Florence-area patients and families we serve. Donations can be mailed to Peace Harbor Hospice, 400 Ninth St., Florence, or can be dropped off at thr office at 2230 Kingwood St. To learn more or contribute, call 541-997-3418. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an hourlong break at noon. The hospice team offers its deep gratitude to the communi- ty for its continued support of this important service. Buying or Selling? I can help. Salvation Army to host supporters supper tomorrow 88339 2nd Ave – Enjoy a fi ve minute walk to the beach from this adorable double wide mobile. This delightful 2 bdrm, 1 bath home has a new deck, landings, sheetrock and fl ooring! Living here would be like being on vacation at the beach every day! $137,500. #2726-17257452 Brian Jagoe Principal Broker 541 999-1314 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 The Salvation Army- Western Lane County is having a Supporters Supper on Thursday, Nov. 9, at the ICM Restaurant in Old Town Florence. All Salvation Army support- ers and anyone interested in volunteering this Christmas season will enjoy a choice of four choices at a price of $12 each. Vo l u n t e e r R e d K e t t l e Coordinator Sam Spayd will be encouraging individuals, churches and civic organiza- tions to plan on participating in this year’s 2017 Red Kettle Campaign that begins the day after Thanksgiving and ends on Christmas Eve. Representatives of The Salvation Army, including offi- cers and staff, have been invit- ed to come share how money raised locally has been used to benefit Western Lane County. Spayd and Salvation Army representatives are available to address local churches and civic groups. Anyone interested in volun- teering is encouraged to attend the ICM Restaurant dinner, beginning at 6 p.m. RSVP by calling 1-800-481- 3280 or email plannedgift @usw.salvationarmy.org with your name(s) and phone num- bers. Donations for this year’s Kettle Campaign can be sent to to: The Salvation Army- Western Lane County, P.O. Box 1041, Florence, Ore. 97439. Caregiving Support Group to meet Nov 14 The Florence Caregiving Support Group is open to any- one who gives or receives care. The group meets to allow area residents to connect and discuss caregiving issues, find care providers or consumers, WEDNESDAY THURSDAY and work toward improving caregiving at the local and state level. At the next meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 14, the group will view the documentary “Care,” which shows the lives of caregivers from around the country. Meetings start at 5:30 p.m. in the meeting room at The Shorewood, 1451 Spruce St. For more information, call Steve Benson at 541-429- 2600. 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