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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2017 Community Suppers to continue in January For anyone who would like to join in a friendly meal once a week, a group of area churches including St. Andrews Episcopal, New Life Lutheran, Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw and Florence United Methodist Church will continue hosting weekly sup- pers for the community. There is no cost, but dona- tions towards the cost of the meals will be accepted — but not required. Come for a meal, no strings attached, Wednesday nights from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. • Jan. 3: At the Presbyterian Church, 3996 Highway 101 • Jan. 10: At New Life Lutheran Church, 21st and Spruce streets • Jan. 17: At the Episcopal Church, 2136 19th St. • Jan. 24: At the United Methodist Church, Second and Kingwood streets • Jan. 31: At the Episcopal Church, 2136 19th St. D EADLINE APPROACHING FOR F LORENCE G ARDEN C LUB SCHOLARSHIP The Florence Garden Club is seeking applicants for a scholarship which awards local adult students pursuing specific technical certifica- tions. The candidate must be over the age of 18 and from the Florence or Mapleton areas. The candidate must be pur- suing certification for water- shed resources management, watershed science, water con- servation, water plant operator or other sustainability/renew- able energy careers. Applications and informa- tion are available by email request to deettemiller@gmail .com. Deadline for submitting application is Jan. 11 for the spring 2018 term. Let me Showcase your property. DISASTER PREP B Y D AVE R OBINSON Special to the Siuslaw News A sk any prepper why they pre- pare and you’ll get a variety of answers: Societal collapse, major natural disaster, zombie apoca- lypse (whatever that is), or nationwide economic breakdown. If you’ve been following interna- tional news, you are probably aware the (socialist) economy in Venezuela is in free-fall. According to the Associated Press, shortages now top the nation’s list of concerns, even more than safety. ATM limits of $8 per day have not kept pace with triple- digit inflation. Long lines at pharmacies, banks, gas stations and even the mortuary don’t compare to the lines at grocery stores. When the grocery supply trucks fling open their doors, no one knows if they will contain pantry sta- ples or dog food. Identification cards with fingerprint verification are used to monitor grocery purchases and shoppers are restricted to one shop- ping trip every eight days. Are you getting the picture? So what are they really short of? Everything actually, but primarily, food. On one hand the Venezuelan government is telling people that it’s illegal to hoard food, and at the same time they tell the citizenry they need to grow their own food. There was no 5 A Listening to Venezuela exception or provision for those living in urban apartments (Check out my blog entries on growing sprouts in a quart jar.) Then there’s the shortage of hygiene items. Laundry soap, toilet tissue, toothpaste, feminine items and paper towels. The list goes on and on. How do you prepare against a nationwide shutdown? Almost the same way you would prepare for any other disaster. With an economic meltdown, there will be little damage to the physical infrastructure. But every other system, service and supply line will be crip- pled. Think of what’s on your shop- ping list and consider what all you would run short of if you couldn’t go to the store for a month, or longer. Some of us go to the store every day to buy groceries for dinner. Few people think ahead with no concern for anything ever going wrong. I wonder if those folks in Venezuela thought their government would some- how make it all okay and ensure their needs were met as always? Many of us in the U.S. are exactly of that opinion. We relax in the comfy hammock of government oversight and so-called consumer protection, not suspecting how fragile that entire house of cards may be. Check your pantry, storage closet and supplies to see if you have on hand what you’d need to survive a lengthy period. If you’re an urban apartment dweller, your needs and plans will differ from those of us in a rural setting. Urban folks need to decide to either “shelter- in” or to bug out. Make your plans now! City folk need to understand when there are shortages, there will always be those who are not shy about cross- ing the line to forcibly take what they need. The phrase, “May you live in inter- esting times,” seems to be seeking ful- fillment these past months. Increased racial tensions, attacks on police offi- cers, attempted coups and terrorist activity across the globe make for a pandemic of global instability. If you think this doesn’t affect you and the security of your loved ones, then snuggle down into your little hammock of denial and trust the gov- ernment to meet your needs. Dave Robinson is the postmaster in Bandon, Ore., and author of “Disaster Prep for the Rest of Us.” Contact him at disaster- prep.dave@gmail .com. Visit his website for more disaster preparedness tips at www.dis- asterprep dave.blogspot.com. Siuslaw Vision 2025 members Spencer, Lacer to speak at FACC Dan Gilday Broker 541 554-1844 North Lane #6200 – Build your dream home on this hillside half acre lot, stick built or manufac- tured. Road frontage, water and power available, native vegetation, hemlock, cedar, alder, and fir trees. Short distance to Sutton Lake and minutes from town. $14,000. #2582-16289530 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 Anyone looking for things to do in the Siuslaw region, who has an event that needs sharing or is planning an event should come to the Wednesday, Jan. 3, meeting of the Florence Area Community Coalition (FACC) from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library. Meg Spencer and Susy Lacer, members of the Siuslaw Vision 2025 team, will talk about RiverCal.org, a new online community calendar for use by everyone in the Siuslaw region. Not only can individuals post dates for meetings, but they can create and submit press releases to local media and more. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend the meeting and learn about these opportunities. Each month, FACC encourages dona- tions to a local nonprofit, either cash or J OIN U S I N W ORSHIP WATCH! 3 ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK FLORENCE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST (3ABN) TV UHF Channel 48. 24 hour Christian TV highlights Bible studies of prophecy, inspira- tional music, health lectures, healthy cooking and more. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB of Western Lane County 1601 15th Street • Florence, OR 97439 541-902-0304 Great Futures Start Here FLORENCE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP BAY BERRY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Friday Evenings – 6 p.m. SINGSPIRATION You are invited to come and sing your favorite Ole Time Gospel songs. Come and enjoy a time of fellowship & refreshments before we sing. Bay Berry Square is 1.5 miles north of Fred Meyers’ Store 88906 Highway 101 N, Florence, OR (milepost 185N) For Info: Jack - 541-999-8278 + Ron - mccrary9483@gmail.com THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Located at Munsel Lake Road and North Fork Road Worship Services 10:00 AM Sunday All are welcome! 541-997-7268 Volunteer Get involved Florence Food Share provides food to those who are hungry in our community. If you have four hours a week available, we are in need of volunteers to staff our Front Desk and also act as Guides as clients walk through the pantry. Please call our volunteer coordinator, Ivy Medow, @ 541-997-9110 (Monday – Friday, before noon) to learn more about volunteering. info@lorence- foodshare.org 2190 Spruce Street. 87738 Hwy 101 at Heceta Beach Road RUAUU? All are welcome to explore the answer. Sunday Worship Service ~ 10:00 a.m. www.FlorenceUUF.org - (541) 997.2840 FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 10:30 on 1st Sunday of each Month 9:00 and 10:30 each following Sunday Adult Classes at 9am; Children’s Sunday School at 10:30m Coff ee Fellowship Following Service 2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025 Donate Do your part and volunteer today to help support these local non-proft organizations in our community! FOURSQUARE CHURCH 1624 Highway 101 (next to A&W) –- 997-6337 Pastor George Pagel – Something for the entire family. Sun. Services: 10:45 a.m., Wed. Bible Study 7 p.m. Website:fl orence4square.com COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 4590 Hwy. 101, Across from Fred Meyer –- 997-7418 Sunday School, 9:30a.m. – Worship, 10:45 Wed. Prayer - 6:00 p.m. –Wed. Ministries 1-8 Grade 7 p.m. NEW LIFE CHURCH-UPC Senior Center, 1570 Kingwood • 541-991-9398 Sunday Services: 10am and 6pm Wednesday Bible Study 7:00pm CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD Corner of 10th & Maple –997-3533 Wednesday, 7 p.m. - Family Connections Adult Bible Class, 9:30am on Sundays. Sunday Services, 9am and 10:45am. fl orencecrossroad.org • offi ce@fl orencecrossroad.org Volunteers needed for new home construction, home repairs, general offi ce work, public relations and program administration. Join an operating committee and help Habitat help others! Call 541-902-9227 or e-mail to fl orencehabitat@gmail.com Offi ce located at 2004 HWY 101, Florence NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A. Assisting those in need in our Community. Free Hot Meals Mon-Wed-Fri 12:30 AM - 1:30 PM 21st & Spruce Street – 997-8113 Adult Forum 9 a.m. – Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship services; Sun. 10:30am & Mon. 5:30 pm Pastor Lori Blake www.lutheranchurchfl orence.com FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - SBC 1935 25th St. – 997-7660 • Pastor, Dr. Marvin Owen Series “People of the Bible.” on Wednesdays 6 p.m. A friendly place to worship, vacationers welcome. Sun.; 11am & 6pm, Sunday school 9:45am. HELPING HANDS COALITION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2nd & Ivy – 997-2961 –Non-Denominational Traditional Worship Service 10:00 a.m. , Reverend Greg Wood Sunday School and Nursery – Organ and Choir All Welcome. Come as you are. 3996 N Hwy 101 997-7136 Volunteer RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) Get involved “War is still not the answer.” FCNL We worship in homes at 11am Sundays Call 997-4237 or 902-9511 for locations. Worship Service: 9:00 am & 10:30 am Middle School and High School youth groups meet on Wednesday. RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, L.C.M.S. FLORENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST Pre-Denominational (Romans 16:16) 1833 Tamarack Street (2 blocks east of Hwy. 101 on 18th St.) Bible Study: Sunday 10 a.m.; Worship: Sunday 11 a.m. www.churchofchristfl orence.org Every Sun., Bible Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m. 85294 Hwy. 101 S. – 997-8038 DVD of Weekly worship service available. Pastor Randy Benscoter FLORENCE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 12th and Nopal –997-9020 Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 10 am Wed., Women’s Bible Study Saturdays, Mens’ Breakfast @ 8 a.m. Online Worship Service@ www.fl orencenaz.com 2135 19th St. –- 997-6600 8:30am, Tuesdays, Morning Prayer Sunday Services: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. - Wed, 11 a.m. Everyone Welcome – Come walk our Labyrinth. FLORENCE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 1318 Rhododendron Dr. –- 997-2523 – Worship at 11:00 AM –- Sunday School at 9:30 AM – Variety of Sunday evening activities - 5 PM Wed. Bible & Children classes at 6:00 PM Call for details. Join Us In Worship 4 lines, approx 15 words, $10 a week 4 week Minimum Deadline 3 p.m. Mondays. 4445 Hwy 101 (South of Fred Meyer) – 997-3951 Worship on Saturday 10:30 A.M. Adult/Children’s Sabbath School 9:15 A.M. goods. This month’s featured agency is the Emergency Cold Weather Shelter, which always in need of blankets, health and hygiene supplies, non-perishable foods and other items to shelter those who need it. For more information, call 541-999- 2927. SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF THE DUNES CATHOLIC CHURCH Masses: Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. 1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312 To be included in this directory contact the Siuslaw News at 997-3441, or drop off information at 148 Maple St., Old Town, Florence. Donate Do your part and volunteer today to help support these local non-proft organizations in our community! New Life Lutheran Church, 2100 Spruce St, next to Foodshare, Call 541-997-5057 to Volunteer Meals on Wheels are available to people over the age of 60 who cannot get out much due to illness or advanced age and who are not eating properly, regardless of income. Cafe 60 is available for those who prefer to make new friends in a dining room setting. 1570 Kingwood • PO Box 2313, Florence 541-997-5673 laneseniormeals.org Operating Monday, Wednesday and Friday Saving men one PSA test at a time. 541-997-6626 maribob@oregonfast.net Someone to talk to... who understands! To include your The Salvation Army organization in this directory, Western Lane County please call us Col. Sam Spayd, Volunteer Kettle Coordinator P.O. Box 1041, Florence, Oregon 97439 @ 541-997-3441 541-991-6139
