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8A | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2018 | SIUSLAW NEWS Unitarians to discuss ‘Power of Gratitude’ Sunday Rev. Dr. Ruth Miller will lead the worship service at the Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Sunday Nov. 25, from 10 to 11 a.m. This week's message is titled, “The Power of Gratitude.” “We experience more of whatever we focus on. This principle is becoming more un- derstood every day,” said Miller. “And, as those who followed the Oprah Winfrey show as long ago as the 1990s discovered, when we focus on what we're thankful for, our lives begin to change.” Miller is a longtime student and practitioner of this princi- ple and will help address some of these questions on Sunday: Why is this so? How does it work and what can we do with this under- standing? FUUF, located at 87738 High- way 101 at Heceta Beach Road, is wheelchair accessible. Each service concludes with refresh- ments and a dialogue circle to explore the questions that come up during each worship service. For more information, visit www.florenceuuf.org. PLAY from page 1A area, and that was a real joy. We will be doing that again with the kids in Mapleton.” All of this is done in an at- tempt to find out what the Siuslaw region wants when it comes to parks and recreation, which the Vision found was a need when they first began polling residents about what they wanted in the area years ago. “When we did the more than 700 surveys and all the work that went into the Siuslaw Vi- sion, one of the things that rose to the top was that people want- ed a shared vision,” Spencer said. “Another one was parks and recreation or community center. A lot of interest around our region for a great parks and recreation facility, program and activities.” There have been multiple groups in the region that have called for specialized facilities for their favorite recreational interests. Griffin and his fellow players are pickleball “evange- lists,” hoping to get a more ro- bust court in the region. There’s the Siuslaw Regional Aquat- ic Center group which wants to reopen the Mapleton pool. There’s also the newly formed cribbage club in Mapleton, which is helping to host Siuslaw Play Day 1.2. “Then there’s the youth soc- cer folks,” Spencer said. “There were all of these groups work- ing on their own, and some- times we can duplicate efforts.” So, the Siuslaw Vision is step- ping up to get a broad vision of what the entire community wants when it comes to parks and recreations. “To me, one of the things I love so much about the Siuslaw Vision is it makes sure we’re all on the same page,” Spencer said. “This series of events is, in part, is a way for us as a community f to come together, do some sur- veys, talk about what we would love to see in the future, and find ways we can come together around a unified vision for that in our area.” One of the concepts that keeps coming up is the need for a community center. “A space that allows a whole bunch of activities to take place, that has facilities that are di- verse and varied,” Spencer said. “A lot of meeting spaces, a lot of community rooms. I really think that seems to be a place where there seems to be a lot of interest.” However, that’s not to say that all of the regions recreational activities would be centered in one space. “I don’t think there will be a particular space that will be everything for everyone,” said Spencer. “I think the reason that it makes sense to work to- gether as a district is because it gives us more ability as a bunch of people to have spaces that work for us that are up and down the river. Deadwood has its fantastic life around their community center. Mapleton has the pool that it’s anxious to see reopen. We have some needs here in Florence for more recreation. It’s really looking at a vision for the entire area and finding spaces that would serve those needs.” Because of the various needs of the region, Spencer believes it’s important for the region to get a vision of what they truly want to happen, and then band together. “We really want to start by getting a sense of what it is we all want,” Spencer said. “It’s hard to really work toward something when you aren’t re- ally sure what that something really is. … I think part of this is finding people who have some passion and want to put some time in this and make it hap- pen. The more of those people we can find, the faster it’s going to happen. Part of the magic is when they get together — be- cause when you get a group of 150 people all on the same page, then 300, then 700… that’s how you make something really ex- ceptional happen.” Siuslaw Play Day 1.2 will take place at the Mapleton Lions Club building, 88148 Riverview Ave. from 5 - 7 p.m. The event is in collaboration with the on- going Mapleton Library Crib- bage Club, the Siuslaw Regional Aquatic Center, Mapleton Food Share, Florence Farmers Mar- ket, Pickleball Club and the Mapleton School District. For more information, con- tact siuslawvision@gmail.com or call 541-590-2425. because there isn’t a pool in Ma- pleton. Marco Polo, Sharks and Minnows. You know, fish out of water!” Santa Claus will also be there, though there will not be an offi- cial photographer. “You’ll have to do that your- self, thus #SiuslawSantaSelfies,” Spencer said. Participants will also be able to share their views on parks and recreation in the Siuslaw. “The idea is very much to help people come together to talk about the future of parks and recreation in our region, and to do it with fun,” said Spencer. “This is a series of pro- grams that we’re planning over the next while. I think we want to keep going until we hear from a lot of people about what they want to see.” The first event in the series, which was held in October, took place in various locations throughout Florence. “We had events at the Senior Center with yoga, the pickleball court with John Griffin, and we had some events at Miller Park,” Spencer said, stating that more than 50 people turned out to talk about the future of parks and recreation. “One of the things that was so interesting to see how excit- ed the kids were about the idea of having a community space where they go and play and use a pool and all of those really fun things. We invited kids to draw their vision of the future of parks and recreation in the Spirituali-tea to host film screening, birthday celebration When the Baha’is of Flor- ence hosted a screening of “The Gate,” a documenta- ry about the life of The Bab, at City Lights Cinemas last month, audience members asked, “What about Part 2: The life of Baha’u’llah?” In answer to that question, there will be a showing of “Light to the World” at the Siuslaw Public Library at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 25. Both films were produced to honor the 200th anniversa- ry of the births of The Bab and Baha’u’llah, founders of the Baha’i Faith. “Light to the World” chroni- cles the life of Baha’u’llah from his birth in current day Iran in 1817, through a series of im- prisonments and exiles over a 40-year period, to his last days in Akka, in current day Israel, where he passed from this life J OIN U S I N W ORSHIP BAY BERRY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP SVFR from page 1A It’s good to see the year-to- year balance sheet, because we didn’t have a balance sheet for most of last year. It’s good to see our cash and current assets are quite a bit higher than they were a year ago. It feels like we are in a better po- sition operation wise,” Green said. Reports from Chief Abel and Operations Chief Dick- erson were for the most part routine, although there was some confusion surrounding the final salary and vacation payments that were payed out to former Chief Director Jim Langborg. Director Carnahan was again a voice questioning the financial aspect of Langborg’s resignation, asking that staff work to clarify the situation regarding the specifics of his owed vacation and final sala- ry payments. “There is nothing we can do about this now. I just want to be open and straightfor- ward with things and I think we need to address this a little more,” Carnahan said. Staff agreed to investigate and respond to Carnahan’s concerns at a later time. The ongoing integration of SVFR and the Western Lane Ambulance was the next major item of business discussed. President Green remind- ed directors that the next board meeting will be con- vened with members from both SVFR and WLAD in Visit us on the web T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM attendance. “There is a joint board meeting of the ambulance and fire district scheduled for De- cember 19th, at which time I expect the IGA Committee is going to recommend a new job description, and then a discussion of the concern that the present IGA is probably going to be a deterrent to the hiring process — specifically the provision that it can be terminated in 30 days,” Green said. Chief Abel responded to the Green’s comments by pointing out the work being done to update and codify the qualifications sought for the permanent chief. “In one of the existing job descriptions it says the Chief Director works for both boards. Western Lane Ambu- lance as well as the fire board. In reality, the legal relation- ship — the employment rela- tionship — is with SVFR and the relationship with WLAD is through the IGA,” Abel said. “And we did actually specify duties that were included in there and good discussions of qualifications, education and years. The boards had some really great input and I think we have nailed this down.” Director Hickson has been working with Abel and Green, along with WLAD Di- rectors Ric Yecny and Larry Farnsworth, to rewrite the job requirements for the Chief Director position and said he feels the new description bet- ter represents the needs of the district. “We hammered some things out and there were clarifications in some areas, in terms of job descriptions and expectations —what we would prefer to see and what we were willing to consider. And this plan is one of the reasons we really wanted to hire Steve. His proposal for what it was going to take to find a permanent chief was very well thought out, specific and comprehensive,” Hickson said. The next meeting of the SVFR will be held Wednes- day, Dec. 19, in a joint meet- ing with the WLAD Board of Directors at SVFR Station 1. Friday Evenings – 7 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 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. 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 orencecrossroadag.org FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - SBC 1935 25th St. – 997-7660 • Pastor, Ron Allen Series “People of the Bible.” on Wednesdays 6 p.m. A friendly place to worship, vacationers welcome. Sun.; 11am & 6pm, Sunday school 9:45am. FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2nd & Ivy – 997-2961 –Non-Denominational Worship Service: 9:00 am & 10:30 am Middle School and High School youth groups meet on Wednesday. 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 FLORENCE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 12th and Nopal –997-9020 Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Mens’ Breakfast @ 8 a.m. Online Worship Service@ www.fl orencenaz.com FLORENCE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 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. FLORENCE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 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 In 2019 we will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of our business in Florence. It is time to express the appreciation and gratitude we feel, and have always felt, for the friendship, trust and loyalty of those who live in this community. It is your confi dence in us and your continued patronage that has made these 80 years such a pleasurable experience. Th ank you. Johnston Motor Company Since 1939 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 in 1892. Today, the cities of Akka and Haifa are homes to the Baha’i World Center. All are welcome to the gath- ering. After the film there will be a time for questions and answers, followed by light re- freshments and fellowship. Then on Monday, Nov 26 at 6:30 p.m., the group will cele- brate the 74 birthday of James, who has co-hosted Soups On (now Spirituali-Tea) with his wife, Suzanne, for almost 20 years. The celebration is open to all and will take place at 875 Seventh St. The topic for Monday’s eve- ning will be "Laughter." The gathering will include cake, coffee, tea and fellow- ship, ending with prayer re- quests left in the prayer pole in the garden of the Florence Playhouse in Old Town. FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 10:00 a.m. Sunday Adult Classes at 9am; Children’s Sunday School at 10:30m Coff ee Fellowship Following Service 2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025 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 NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A. 21st & Spruce Street – 997-8113 Adult Forum 9 a.m. – Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship services; Sun. 10:30am & Mon. 5:00 pm Welcome to all! www.lutheranchurchfl orence.com PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW 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 RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) “War is still not the answer.” FCNL We worship in homes at 11am Sundays Call 997-4237 or 902-9511 for locations. RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, L.C.M.S. 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 ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 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. 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 Join Us In Worship 4 lines, approx 15 words, $10 a week 4 week Minimum Deadline 3 p.m. Mondays. To be included in this directory contact the Siuslaw News at 997-3441, or drop off information at 148 Maple St., Old Town, Florence.
