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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2020 | 3A Mapleton Lions cancel Easter Egg Hunt, breakfast The Mapleton Lions Club is cancelling its upcoming an- nual Easter Egg Hunt set for April 11, as well as the Easter Breakfast on April 12. The decision was made due to concerns regarding the spread of the COVID-19 virus. “We appreciate the com- munity’s understanding and will make a decision on May’s activities in due time,” said Kathy West of the Mapleton Lions Club. For more information, con- tact West at 541-268-4665. Watch “In Search of the Lord’s Way” Sunday, 7:30 AM KMTR Cable Channel 12 Western Lane Translator Channel 16.2 Then visit the Florence church of Christ 1833 Tamarack Florence, Oregon and experience the joy and simplicity of pre-denominational New Testament Worship. (Romans 16:16) Bible Study: Sunday, 10:00 am Worship: Sunday, 11:00 am www.churchofchristfl orence.org Currently closed. Reopen for take-out orders April 13th. Th ank you to all our loyal customers! We appreciate your support and miss seeing all of you. Starting April 13th, we will be making fresh and delicious foods daily. Please call us for menu items available and place your order. We will deliver the order to your car! Note: Th e annual Jose Dela Mora Scholarship Fundraiser will be rescheduled. 2825 Hwy 101, Florence • 541-997-1144 Community News Siuslaw News + FUUF donates to Florence Habitat A lthough Florence Uni- tarian Universalist Fel- lowship has joined other area religious institutions by moving weekly meetings on- line, members of the fellow- ship continue to give. The fellowship’s offering during January and Febru- ary, in the amount of $1,684, went to Florence Habitat for Humanity. Habitat is cele- brating 20 years in Florence and actively working with the City of Florence to bring affordable housing to the lo- cal community. At Habitat for Humanity, they build. They build be- cause they believe that ev- eryone, everywhere should have a healthy, affordable place to call home. When a family helps build or im- prove a place they can call home, they are also building a better community, and a better life for themselves. Habitat’s website can be found at florencehabitat.org. One of the seven cove- nants or principles that Uni- tarian Universalists affirm is, “The inherent worth and dignity of every person.” The fellowship’s commu- nity donation for March and April will be going to Flor- ence Food Share. For more information on FUUF President Ray Plumery & Habitat Director Janell Morgan the Florence Unitarian Uni- versalist Fellowship, or links to its weekly Zoom services now on YouTube, visit www. FlorenceUUF.com. Three Rivers Casino Resort to continue closure The Confederat- ed Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians of Oregon Tribal Council has direct- ed casino manage- ment to extend the temporary closure at the Three Rivers Casino Resorts in Florence and Coos Bay. The temporary closure that began on March 18 will remain in effect. While Three Rivers Casino Resorts in Florence and Coos Bay had no reported cases of COVID-19, the temporary closure is a result of guidelines issued by the National Centers for Disease Control to reduce exposure to the virus. The Three Rivers Casino Resorts’ Executive Manage- ment team will continue to monitor the situation nation- ally and locally, and will make a decision when to announce a reopen date based on the safety of its team members and guests. Updates on casino operations will be posted on the website, threeriverscasino. com, as new information be- comes available. Three Rivers was initially opened as a casino-only facility in 2004 and was expanded into a full-service resort including the adjoining ho- tel in 2007. Owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indi- ans, Three Rivers Casino Resort has strong ties to the communities along the Central Oregon Coast. For more information, visit threeriverscasino.com. The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians are made up of three tribes: two bands of Coos Tribes: Hanis Coos (Coos Proper) and Miluk Coos; Low- er Umpqua Tribe; and Siuslaw Tribe. The tribes trace their ancestry back to the aboriginal inhabitants of the South-Cen- tral coast of Oregon. For more information, visit ctclusi.org. Contest begins to rename the Friends of the FEC Want your name to go down in Florence history? Looking to make a valuable contribution to our community that won’t cost you a cent? Here is your chance! Despite the current need for social distancing, the Friends of the Florence Events Center is actively working from home in the process of “rebranding.” This vibrant 501(c)3, also known as the Friends of the FEC, exists to support the events center through staging events, raising funds and vol- unteering. It is a separate entity from the city-owned FEC. A short list of the Friends’ efforts includes: 1. Sponsoring activities at the FEC: Festival of Books, Indoor Yard Sale, Art Gallery galas, performances such as 2020 Rhododendron Court Introducing Pri n cess Chloe Madden New Life Lutheran moves online the Winter Music Festival and more. 2. Coordinating with the FEC director to upgrade office equipment, backstage tech and theater lighting and sound. 3. Awarding “performance grants” to local nonprofits, thereby increasing the use of Florence’s premier performing arts venue. In other words, the Friends help pay the theater rent for the Siuslaw middle high school Bands and Choirs, Florence Community PTA, CROW, The Last Resort Play- ers and others. 4. Volunteering! The Friends help stage events such as the State of the City Expo, Florence Food Share Crab Crack, the Country Music Series Con- certs and others. Sound positive? YES IT IS! New Life Lutheran leadership is suspending all worship services through April due to the covid-19 emergency. Parishioners and the community will still be able to enjoy a mini service led by Pastor Rachel Simonson and accompanied by or- ganist Brian Lindsay by going to the church’s website, florencenewlife- But the Friends of FEC needs your help finding a new name that represents who we are and what we do. To help stimulate your creative juices, the winner will receive $100, along with a personalized brick, placed in the FEC Walk of Fame at the main entrance. To win, simply submit your idea and have it chosen as the best representation of our or- ganization. Surely you can come up with a zinger of a name that tells the world about the Friends’ goals and activities. People are welcome to send in more than one idea. Send all submissions via email to Friends of the FEC Vice President Ken Janowski at 12kj34@gmail.com by April 30. lutheran.org, and selecting its You- Tube link. Those in need of spiritual assis- tance are encouraged to call 541- 997-8113. There will be a notification when services resume. New Life Luther- an is located at 2100 Spruce St. Call 541-997-8113 for more information. WEDNESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY APRIL 4 APRIL 5 APRIL 6 APRIL 7 APRIL 8 Showers PM Showers AM Showers Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny 47°F 40°F 51°F 40°F 53°F 37°F 57°F 39°F 58°F 41°F APRIL 9 FRIDAY APRIL 10 Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy 56°F 41°F 51°F 40°F Health is our #1 Priority! At Shervin’s we are taking extra precaution in order to ensure that our customers and staff are kept safe and healthy during this quickly changing situation. Sponsored by: 1 Car Sanitation – All cars are wiped down with a sanitizer before and aft er the service. We wipe down any areas in the interior where employees have touched, such as door handles, the steering wheel, keys, shift ers and power window panels. 2 Hand Sanitation- Our staff will continue to wash their hands throughout the day and change gloves aft er each car they service. 3 Give Customers Options- We will pick up and deliver your vehicle to your home. You may also drop your key in our secure mailbox for drop-off s to avoid or minimize contact. 4 Employee Illness is Serious- We are encouraging employees not to shake hands. We are practicing “personal distancing” and encouraging employees to stay home if they feel under the weather. 5 Wipe Down High Touch Points- We wipe/spray counters, credit card machines, door handles, phone handles, kitchen areas, and chair arms and tables in waiting area multiple times a day. We continue to be focused and committed to working with each of you to ensure we continue to meet and exceed your expecta- tions. We are here for you. We thank you for your business and more importantly, your friendship. Please be safe and exercise extra precaution during this challenging time. www.shoppelocal.biz
