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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020 | 7A We specialize in helping people get along with people CAFA, a mental health agency, now has a branch open in Florence Counseling for individuals, couples & children; neurofeedback; & group classes including parenting & emotional intelligence development Location: 491 Laurel Street Florence, Oregon 97439 Contact: 541-686-6000 ex. 561 Lori is a LoriM@Cafaweb.com long time Florence www.cafaweb.com resident Now accepting clients on Thursdays Get Results...List With Jan. Jan Jagoe Broker 541 999-0879 2083 15th St – Great, well cared for home, updated throughout, including a Trane heating and air conditioning system. Downstairs master has a bath and large wrap- around walk-in closet. The three-car garage has a drive through door making a great shop area. $399,000. #3021- 19564454 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 Come check out the new F150 Diesel. Johnston Motor Company Since 1939 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 www.TheSiuslawNews.com Winners announced for Elks State Eye Clinic poster contest Once again, the Florence Oregon Elks Lodge #1858 sponsored the Oregon State Eye Clinic poster contest for Siuslaw Elementary School. The presentations were made in the newly remod- eled gym at Siuslaw Elemen- tary by Bob Catterton, the local chair for the annual poster contest, and Joyce Middleton, the chair for the district eye program, Flor- ence Lodge Trustee and Or- egon State Trustee. The three top awards went to Sailor Jensen for first place; Mollie Burtt for second place; and Harper Young took third place. This year, our sec- ond-place winner Mollie Burtt placed first at the dis- trict level and her poster has been sent on to compete at the state competition. The Elks are hoping to open the new Elks Chil- The Elks awarded local students in the annual Eye Clinic poster contest. (From left) Bob Catterton, Harper Young, Sailor Jensen, Mollie Burtt and Joyce Middleton dren’s Eye Clinic in Portland by October 2020. This is the major charitable project for the Oregon Elks Associa- tion. The Elks became involved with the Oregon School of Medicine in 1949 and have contributed enormously to the growth of the clinic. An- nually, the visual program of the Oregon State Elks As- sociation contributes to the Elks Children’s Eye Clinic. First COVID-19 case confirmed in Lane County Lane County Public Health (LCPH) was no- tified Monday that a test submitted by a local pro- vider came back positive for COVID-19. This is the first positive test in Lane County. The resident is a 69-year- old man who lives in a pri- vate residence in the Eu- gene/Springfield area. Contact investigations are ongoing but, based on the current informa- tion obtained, this case is thought to be an example of community transmis- sion. He is currently at home, following all LCPH rec- ommendations, and is medically stable. Individuals who had contact with the commu- nity member will be con- tacted by Lane County Public Health so they can work with their health care provider on next steps. Communicable disease investigations are current- ly happening. If a public contact exposure point is identified, that informa- tion will be shared with the public. Symptom onset for this individual began on March 1 with a fever, body aches, chills and a light cough. A test was taken by the patient’s provider on March 13. Community members are encouraged to prac- tice the same hygiene and social distancing measures that have been recom- mended by Lane County, the Oregon Health Au- thority, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These preventative mea- sures include: • Covering your mouth when coughing or sneez- ing. • Washing your hands often for at least 20 sec- onds with soap and water. • Regularly cleaning “high touch” areas includ- ing doorknobs, counter- tops, computer keyboards, phones, and faucet han- dles. • Avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose with unwashed hands. • Practicing social dis- tancing. • Staying at home if you are sick, and limiting visi- FEATURED HOME OF THE WEEK Congratulations, MaryAnn! BEFORE AFTER 87942 LIMPIT LANE CUSTOM HOME, MINUTES TO BEACH. Heated garage with an open floor plan. Lighted horseshoe pit and plenty of room in the backyard for play and entertainment. Home on a quiet cul-de-sac provides plenty of privacy. $438,500 #11970 MLS#20086585 “We’re next to the Bridge” 100 Hwy. 101 PeaceHealth patient, MaryAnn, is on the path to a brighter future after weight loss surgery. Love your new life Losing weight can help you move well, breathe easier and reverse some health conditions. What’s not to love? They not only financially support the clinic, but Elk members also donate thou- sands of hours at the Casey Eye Institute assisting pa- tients and helping with proj- ects for the staff. Weight loss surgery See all Florence Listings at cbcoast.com 541-997-7777 Some People’s Legacies Are Written on Monuments But yours will be written on lives Most of us would like to leave a lasting legacy to show our lives have made a difference–that we have contributed to an important work or cause that will benefit the lives of others for generations to come. 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Additionally, vulnera- ble populations and those with health complications should follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommenda- tions to stay at home and avoid groups of people. “We understand that this is a difficult time for our community, and that each of us is impacted in a different way,” said Dr. Patrick Luedtke, Public Health Officer. “A posi- tive test result does not alter our response, we will continue to monitor all potential cases, do con- tact investigations, and work to reduce the spread of COVID-19 across Lane County.” Dunes City to update emergency services Dunes City is seeking information to help iden- tify the numbers of indi- viduals in the city consid- ered “at risk” of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) within city limits. “This would mean any- one over 65 years of age and/or individuals with underlying health prob- lems,” Dunes City Record- er/Administrator Jamie Mills stated in a city-wide email. The information will be given to Western Lane Ambulance District and local medical centers to let them know how many might be at risk for the virus within Dunes City limits. “That way they can plan and obtain supplies be- fore the need arises,” Mills said. Dunes City is not re- questing specific names of residents and requests private information not be shared with the city. In- stead, staff are looking for general information. For example, “On Park- way Drive, from Boy Scout to the end there are 25 individuals who meet this criteria, with possibly two more if the second-home owners are in town. One of the year- round residents is on oxy- gen and another is wheel- chair bound.” Mills said, “If neighbors could work together to let me know this information as soon as possible, it will make obtaining adequate resources and getting help much faster and easier, should we need it.” Information can be sent to Mills at recorder@ dunescityor.com.
