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SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2018 ❚ SIUSLAW NEWS 990 ܂ STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS Let’s Talk About Sympathy #PoweringGood: Power Equipment Helps People Give Back (NAPSA)—While digging out after a winter snowstorm can be a lot of hard work, the job is made easier thanks to many people who use their snow throw- ers to clear not only their own driveway, but also their neighbors’. Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), says he hears stories every win- ter about neighbors using snow throw- ers to help each other after storms. “We know of a 77-year-old man in New York named Pat Papa, for example, who uses his Ariens snow thrower to dig out his own driveway. Then he clears seven other driveways on his street just because that’s what good neighbors do.” Kiser says this spirit of giving back and helping out is part of what knits com- munities together across the country. “Outdoor power equipment is often the thread that connects neighbors and com- munities,” explains Kiser. The spirit of giving remains strong throughout the year. The effect of out- door power equipment to do good can be seen in the aftermath of the blizzards of winter, the tornadoes of spring, the wildfi res of summer or the hurricanes of fall. Nonprofi t organizations such as Team Rubicon, AmeriCorps Disaster Response Teams, Baptist Disaster Relief Teams and others train and organize entire chain- saw crews to deploy in the aftermath of disasters, knowing the good that fast- moving saws can do. They use their chain saws to clear roadways of trees and trim debris into manageable pieces—ulti- mately helping crews get power lines back up and running quickly. “These do-gooders—from organized groups to individuals like Sister Margaret Ann, who started clearing debris herself in Miami after Hurricane Irma—play a vi- tal role in recovery,” says Kiser. “They make it possible for their devastated communi- ties to get back to normal faster.” After one of the most active hurricane seasons on record, the steady hum of generators is also part of the post-disas- ter landscape. When the grid is knocked out by strong storms, generators stay on, powering the heating and cooling infrastructure, as well as communication systems, that communities need. Smaller units power air-conditioning or heating systems, appliances, lights, phones and even laptops. Larger backup generators keep emergency response operations and hospitals up and running. And as by Jim McCann (NAPSA)—When someone you know loses a friend or family mem- ber, it’s not easy deciding when and how best to re- spond. You may fi nd your- self unsure of what to say or do. Sometimes, a simple phrase such as “I’m sorry for your loss” can be ex- traordinarily meaningful. Here are six more helpful tips on how to approach someone who is grieving: In times of trouble, Americans help each other, often thanks in part to qual- ity outdoor power equipment. residents and public safety offi cers re- spond to fl ooding after a major storm, engine-powered water pumps help dry out homes and businesses. “The reality is that outdoor power equipment powers good in so many ways,” notes Kiser. Amid all the stories of neighborly acts with snowblowers and lawn mowers, larger community efforts also emerge. For example, the nonprofi t GreenCare and SnowCare for Troops pro- grams arrange for landscapers to mow lawns and clear driveways for deployed and injured military service members and their families. In response to Hurricane Harvey, which devastated parts of Texas, genera- tor manufacturers Briggs & Stratton, Gen- erac, and Kohler ramped up production and deployed inventory, technicians and spare parts as close as possible to the di- saster zone. “It takes an industry with heart to power good, and we’d like to hear more examples of how people are using the equipment our industry makes in posi- tive ways,” says Kiser. If you have an ex- ample of “powering good”—ways out- door power equipment including lawn mowers, chain saws, generators and snow throwers help people—you can share it using #PoweringGood on Facebook or Twitter. Expressing sympa- thy doesn’t have to be scary. Listen Allowing a grieving person to express how he or she feels can be a huge help. Try to listen without offering advice or inter- rupting. Letting people share memories and talk about their loved one can be a part of the healing process. Be Specifi c When Offer- ing Help Make a specifi c com- mitment to being with the person who needs you. Offering assistance with day-to-day matters can be very comforting but be sure to offer something specifi c, such as “I’m com- ing over with groceries on Saturday.” That way, you’re offering help with- out placing the burden on the grieving person to fi gure out what to bring and when. Help your loved ones heal by giving them time to talk and share memories. Navigate Social Media Appropriately When acknowledging the news of a loss, stick with the communication medium through which you initially received the information. If the news came by phone, return the call. If you learned about the death through social media, it is appropriate to reply on social media; just be sure to keep your mes- sage brief on public pages. 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