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8A | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020 | SIUSLAW NEWS County Point-in-Time Count to be held Jan. 30 Florence Police to conduct Every year, on the last Wednesday of January, the Lane County Human Ser- vices Division conducts the annual one-night Homeless Point in Time (PIT) Count. The PIT Count is a three- part survey which includes a count of the unsheltered and sheltered population of people experiencing home- lessness, as well as a Hous- ing Inventory Count, which is a point in time look at Continuum of Care beds and units dedicated to peo- ple experiencing homeless- ness. The annual PIT Count provides a snapshot of homelessness in Lane Coun- ty on a single night in Janu- ary of each year. This year’s count will be held on Jan. 30 and will survey the sleeping location of unhoused indi- viduals on Jan. 29. The PIT Count uses a survey tool which provides a means for gathering in- formation directly from in- dividuals and families expe- riencing homelessness, with the opportunity for them to inform of their needs and the causes of homeless- ness. The count allows Lane County Human Services to look at trends over the years by using consistent method- ology. The PIT results, along with other data and infor- mation, help inform Lane County about addressing needs and making progress toward goals to reduce, end, and prevent homelessness. In Florence, the count will include several new lo- cations in an effort to reach more of the community’s unhoused neighbors. Vol- unteers are needed to staff the locations as well as en- gage individuals at various spots around the town. A training will be held at the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St., on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 4:30 p.m. Volunteers must sign up at www.lane- county.org/homelesscount. In a recent talk to the Florence Area Coordinating Council, Siuslaw Outreach Services Director Bob Teter indicated that at least 50 percent of unhoused indi- viduals served throughout 2019 were local. Volunteers have arranged for a free breakfast on the day of the count at the Pres- byterian Church of the Siu- slaw, 3996 Highway 101, at 8 a.m. along with the regular free lunch provided at the Florence United Methodist Church, 333 Kingwood St., at 11:30 a.m. People can also be count- ed between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Siuslaw Public Library, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Florence Food Share, and all day at Siuslaw Outreach Services and the Dept. of Health & Human Services in Florence. In addition, the Cross Roads Assembly of God Church, Safe Shelter for Siu- slaw School and the Heart of the Coast Housing Alliance are sponsoring a free bus day on the Rhody Express for ALL local people. This will help unhoused individ- uals to reach locations to be counted. Rhody Express will also provide single-ride bus passes as a small token of thanks to those participat- ing in the count. The count is conducted in conformance with federal and state requirements. The Federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (as amended) authorized the U.S. Department of Hous- ing and Urban Develop- ment (HUD) to require the PIT count of all Continu- ums of Care. The PIT Count is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Siuslaw Public Library District. enforcement, Seat Belt Blitz The Florence Police De- partment participated in extra DUII Enforcement during the Christmas/New Year holiday season. During the extra DUII Enforcement period, the Florence Police Department arrested two drivers for driving while im- paired. Throughout the month of December, Florence Officers arrested a total of five drivers for driving while impaired, issued seven citations for driving while suspended, along with other miscella- neous traffic violations. The Florence Police Depart- ment is planning the next High Visibility Enforcement event, which will take place during Super Bowl Sunday. From Feb. 3 through 16, the Florence Police De- partment, along with other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon, will use federal funds allocated to educate and enforce with regards to safety belt use and child seat use. Proper safety belt use can reduce the risk of major crash injuries or death by up 65 percent. For more information, contact the Florence Police Department at 541-997- 3515. Your Place ...or Ours? Special events made easy! We’ve got what you need! Oregon Integrated Health comes to Florence Oregon Integrated Health (OIH) is an Integrated Pri- mary Care Clinic that has three locations in Portland, Eugene and recently opened in Florence Oregon. OIH is located at 1441 Seventh St., Suite B. OIH currently has two providers at their Flor- ence location to serve your health needs, Dr. Mario Tarasco, pri- mary care provider/naturo- pathic physician and Nurse Practitioner Nancy Feltner, psychiatric mental health. The clinic has same-day and same-week appoint- ments for both providers. The clinic will be expanding with acupuncture and addi- tional primary care provid- ers through the year. OIH also has same-day mental health counseling appointments utilizing telemedicine resources. Its therapists are located in Portland, Ore. For telemedicine visits, patients may access these services on their mobile de- vice through OIH telemed- icine application or they may arrive at the Florence clinic and can utilize the clinic’s iPads to access each appointment. Both options are covered by most people’s insurance. OIH and all its provid- ers at its three locations are accepting new patients and accepting Medicare and Medicaid, including both Trillium and Pacific Source. OIH accepts most private payers, Motor Vehicle Ac- cident Claims and Workers Compensation Claims. Representatives from OIH said they are excited to be part of the Florence community. In addition, they would like to invite pa- tients to be involved in how OIH delivers healthcare. OIH is hosting a Pa- tient Advisory Council on Thursday, Feb. 6, at noon. At that time, OIH will to discuss how it can pro- vide high quality, efficient healthcare to the Florence community. Lunch will be provided. Contact Oregon Integrat- ed Health for an appoint- ment by calling toll free 866-972-0235 or call or text #SCHEDULE to 503-972- 0235. People can schedule online at www.oregonih. com or by emailing sched- uling@oregonih.com. Tables | Chairs | Punch Bowls | Place Settings Podiums | PA Systems | AND LOTS MORE! CALL TODAY! 541-997-1994 EventCenter.org 715 Quince St. We invite you to join us. • Wednesday, 7 p.m. - Family Connections • Sunday Worship 9:00am and 10:45am Join the Community Chorus of Florence in February S IUSLAW N EWS Rehearsals and regis- tration for the Commu- nity Chorus of Florence’s spring concert will begin on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 6:30 p.m. David Aakre will again conduct the chorus. All singers from high school age and up are wel- come to join, and auditions are not required. There is a registration fee of $70 to cover the cost of music and administrative expenses. High school students will automatically receive fee waivers. Community Chorus reg- ularly rehearses on Thurs- day evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Presbyte- rian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101 in Flor- ence. The spring concert will take place on Saturday, June 6, at 7 p.m. and Sun- day, June 7, at 2 p.m., both taking place at the Presby- terian Church. For additional informa- tion, call 541-997-3469. People are encouraged to check www.communi- tychorusflorenceoregon. org for registration forms that you may complete and bring with you. Register now for booth at FEC Indoor Yard Sale The next Indoor Yard Sale is coming to the Flor- ence Events Center on Feb. 22. Starting Thursday, Jan. 23, at 9 a.m., applications to be part of the Friends of the Florence Events Cen- ter’s annual indoor yard sale will be available for nonprofit groups and in- dividuals wanting to rent a booth space to display their goods. For those who do not have a garage, adequate parking or who are in hard to find locations, this is a perfect solution to be part of this huge sale. Deadline for Press Releases Is Every Monday and Thursday by Noon. Email PressReleases @TheSiuslaw News.com. Single booths and dou- ble spaces are available for a fee from $35 to $90 and there are discounts for nonprofit groups. Space will be available up until Thursday, Feb. 20, at 5 p.m. for any group or individual to participate in the sale. For more information on purchasing a booth, come into the Florence Events Center office at 715 Quince St. or call 541-997- 1994. FEATURED PROPERTY OF THE WEEK 88150 HWY 101 Great family business that has been owned by the same owner for 20 years. A great opportunity for a fun, profitable, turn key business. Great building with lots of upgrades, roof, awning, ductless heat pump, CCTV, some fridge cases. Separate wood business can be purchased with store. (See Broker for information) $450,000 #11865 MLS#19563227 “We’re next to the Bridge” 100 Hwy. 101 See all Florence Listings at cbcoast.com COAST REAL ESTATE 541-997-7777 Corner of 10th & Maple St. • 541-997-3533 florencecrossroadeg.org email: office@florencecrossroadeg.org
