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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2019 | 3A A Cool Walk by Two Lakes The Yachats Coastal Gems walking group in- vites the public to join members on Tuesday, Sept. 3, in Florence to explore both sides of Honeyman State Park along the shores of Woahink and Cleawox lakes in a beautiful and peaceful park setting. Dogs are allowed but must be on a six-foot non-extendable lead to walk with them and own- ers must carry and use appropriate cleanup mate- rials. The 5k (3.1 miles) walk is rated 1B for fairly level footing on natural trails. The 12k (7.5 miles) [all three sections] walk is rat- ed 2B for those same trails and a couple of easy hills. The distance and speed of walking is tailored to those at the walk that day. Walking sticks and sturdy shoes recommended. The Yachats Coastal Gems will meet first at the Sportsman, 249 High- way 101, at 9:45 a.m. then drive to the walk at 10 a.m. Though people may share rides to the walk start, please do not leave vehicles in the Sportsman parking lot during the walk. Call Maryann at (541) 961-4279 for more infor- mation or email yachats- coastalgems@gmail.com. On the day of walk, please use text or phone. Moving? Art Project? The Siuslaw News is having a sale on our end rolls, blank newsprint. 50% OFF Prices range from $4 to $50 depending on size. You can see our inventory at 148 Maple St. in historic Old Town Florence. Community News Yachats Arts Guild hosts fall show The Yachats Arts Guild Fall Show begins Saturday, Aug. 31, and continues through Monday, Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The show is located in rooms 7 and 8 of the Yachats Commons, 441 Highway 101 N. Yachats, Oregon. The guild will have over 20 framed art items in the exhibit, including water- color, oil, acrylic, mosaics and stained glass, vintage collage, jewelry and pho- tography. Also available are cards, prints and ce- ramic tiles of the original art. The art displayed will be for sale as well. The Yachats Arts Guild began in 2007 with seven founding members and has grown to the present 28 members, all from the Central Oregon Coast. Yachats Arts Guild members’ work will be on display in the annual Fall Show Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, including paintings by Carol Cassidy (above). Come meet the artists at on the sponsor’s website at The guild has an ongoing display at the Yachats Pub- the Fall Show at the Com- www.pollyplumb.org. Applications for mem- lic Library. Art by mem- mons in Yachats. Individu- bers also can be seen in als can also check out the bership are available from local galleries, restaurants, art on the Yachats Arts artists who are in atten- book stores and gift shops. Guild Facebook page and dance each day. TheSiuslawNews.com Do you know your CBD’s? Get Healthy not High A re you ready for a healthier you? New Life Lutheran welcomes new pastor On Aug. 4, New Life Lu- pecting their first theran Church welcomed child. their new pastor, Pastor The second call Rachel Simonson from was to Minnesota Minnesota. Detroit Church, a Rachel grew up in Moor- small community head, Minn., and attended of 9,000, which was Lutheran Seminary in St. equivalent to her Paul, where she met her third call which husband John, who was is Florence, Ore- also a student. In spite of gon. She says the neither of them wishing weather is more to date a fellow pastor, fate clement and she or a higher power inter- finds the congre- vened. They met and were gation of New Life married in the summer. alert and willing to Both of them did their in- work for the good ternship in Seattle, where of the church. they decided they liked the Rachel and John Pastor Rachel Simonson West Coast. both enjoy hiking Their first call was to Dakota. Pastor Rachel and have tried several of a rural parish in North worked as a three-quarter the local trails. She thinks pastor because she was ex- Florence is very nice and a good place to bring up children. The couple have two beautiful children, Anna, 6, who will begin first grade in September, and Charlie who will attend Bright Beginnings Pre- school located on church property. The New Life Lutheran Congregation is pleased to have such a bright, dedi- cated young person to lead it. New Life Lutheran Church is located at 2100 Spruce St.. For more in- formation, call 541-997- 8113 or visit wwwflorence newlife.org. Learn qualification process to be Habitat homeowner Come listen to Dr. Debbie share her knowledge on the truth about CBD & whole food plant medicine. SATURDAY, August 24, 2019 • 6:00 PM Driftwood Shores Resort Cascadia North Conference Room 88416 1st Ave., Florence, OR. 97439 RSVP Bertha 503-569-9468 Dr. Debbie Martin-Belleville ND First female Naturopath in Lane County. Current practicing physician for 35 years. FR EE Adm ission FREE Raffl e Florence Habitat for Humanity will be hosting informational meetings re- garding the steps and qual- ification process to become a Habitat Homeowner. There are three meetings for maximum convenience, and people only need to at- tend one meeting. The nonprofit will be holding these information- al meetings as it is currently accepting applications for its next Habitat Home lo- cated in Florence. This attached two-story, three-bedroom and 1.5- bath town home is close to local schools, childcare fa- cilities, grocery stores and health care services, and within walking distance to Historic Old Town Flor- ence. Habitat Homes are sold to qualifying families. Mortgage payments are set at no more than 30 per- cent of the family’s income to help ensure affordability. Florence Habitat Homes are perfect for someone living in the Siuslaw Fire District who has a need for affordable housing and would like to be a home- owner. Employers who want to see their employees live in permanent and affordable housing should help share this information. Habitat asks the follow- ing questions: • Are you ready to com- mit to the responsibility of homeownership? • Do you qualify for a loan but cannot afford any- thing on the market? • Are you ready and able to budget for ALL expenses of homeownership? • Are you willing to partner with Habitat by completing “sweat equi- ty?” volunteer hours on the construction of your home? SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY AUGUST 24 AUGUST 25 AUGUST 26 AUGUST 27 Sunny Sunny/Wind Sunny 73°F 54°F 73°F 54°F 77°F 55°F • Are you willing to spend time getting to know your neighbors, since good re- lationships with neighbors are the start of a healthy, strong community? • Do you meet the Hab- itat program income eligi- bility requirements? Attend one of the infor- mational meetings to learn more and pick up your ap- plication package. The final two meetings will be held today, Aug. 24, at 10 a.m. in the Brom- ley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St., and Monday, Aug. 26, at 5:30 p.m. at Banner Bank. 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