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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020 | 3A Community News FOLLOW US FOR THE LATEST NEWS /S IUSLAW N EWS @S IUSLAW N EWS City, Chamber to host virtual Rhody Days Grand Floral Parade T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM T Pizza Calzones Clam Chowder FAMILY STYLE SPECIALTIES: Wednesday- Prime Rib Thursday- Lasagna Friday- Spaghetti & Meatballs Take Out Only 1285 Bay Street, Old Town Florence (541) 902-8338 9 201 VOTED F BEST O E DAILY SERVING: F LO E N C R www.1285Restobar.com O LD D SCHOOL Quality, Style, SelecƟon #1 Brand of home furniture in the USA Come choose your Sofa Recliner Loveseat SecƟonal Special order the fabric BUD’S UPHOLSTERY Boat Tops & Cars Over 49 Years Experience 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Mon.-Sat. 4981 Hwy. 101, Complex B (Intersection of Munsel Lake and Hwy. 101 N.-just north of Fred Meyer) 541-997-4856 yourself for the parade. Send either photos or videos of your parade entry. Want to showcase a talent? Send photos or videos of family marching bands, dance routines, etc. Don’t want to be in the pa- rade but still participate? Send photos or videos sitting on the curb, standing in your driveway or sidewalk, or hanging out on the couch. Don’t forget to cheer for all the parade entries. The awards: Judges will be highlighting the award-winning entries during the virtual parade. For more information, visit www.ci.florence.or.us/community/ 2020-rhody-parade. To submit a parade entry or ask a Anything creative. Decorate your question, email RhodyParade2020@ car, bike, wagon, bicycle, scooter or just gmail.com. Governor announces limited opening of state recreational areas Ashley Furniture • Complete auto & boat interiors • Canvas work he City of Florence and the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce have announced they are moving the 113th Rhododendron Festival Grand Floral Parade online. The Virtual Rhododendron Fes- tival Grand Floral Parade will pre- miere on Facebook on Sunday, May 17, at noon. This virtual parade will fea- ture entries from community members, organizations and local businesses. Entrants are encour- aged to use rhododendrons from their yards or made at home, as well as other materials to decorate parade entries. Send a video or photo of the float or entry to include in the virtual parade. So what kind of entries will be in- cluded? Be Ready for Spring! Make Your Appointment Now! Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday the limit- ed opening of some state parks, outdoor recreation facilities and areas across Oregon for day use effective May 5, with camping opportunities becom- ing available as federal, state, local and private providers are able to prepare their facilities for visitors. Ski resorts will also be able to resume activities un- der a new executive order that will be forthcoming. “Enjoying Oregon’s beauty and bounty is one of our state’s time-honored traditions,” said Brown. “As we begin to slowly open up recreation sites, state parks and ski areas opportuni- ties, it is critical we ensure the health and safety of staff, vol- unteers, and the public. And that begins with each of us tak- ing personal responsibility to be good stewards of our parks, and each other.” Under the governor’s “Stay Home, Save Lives” executive order, not all outdoor recre- ation areas were closed. How- ever, as concerns about pub- lic health and safety due to crowding and lack of physical distancing grew, Brown sup- Th is year is going to be diff erent, but we can still keep the tradition of celebrating with our FROM BabyTO Graduate 8TH GRADE • HIGH SCHOOL • COLLEGE Now is the time to reserve your graduates a spot in this special section just for them. ported the decisions of local, state and federal jurisdictions to close sites to protect the health and safety of their com- munities. Oregon’s outdoor recre- ation providers and the Ore- gon Health Authority (OHA) have partnered to create rec- ommendations for safety and gradually offering limited out- door recreation opportunities. This approach means not all day-use and camping areas will open at once. Reopening outdoor recre- ation areas will be a phased approach as it becomes safe for some communities and recre- ational providers to do so. It will also mean a change in the way Oregonians visit some fa- miliar sites. Columbia River Gorge parks and recreation areas, as well as coastal areas that are not yet ready to welcome visitors back, will remain closed for now, while the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department coor- dinates with local jurisdictions and partners in Washington to determine the appropriate tim- ing for reopening. The Oregon Parks and Rec- reation Department (OPRD) has already announced a small number of inland state parks that will offer limited services beginning today, May 6: • Tryon Creek in Portland • Willamette Mission north of Keizer • Mongold boat ramp at De- School: Birth Date: Parents: Grandparents: Deadline is Friday, May 29th Drop off in the Siuslaw News Door Slot or mail, with the coupon below, payment, your graduate’s favorite baby picture along with a current picture to be published side by side on June 3rd.† Enclose Check for $35.00 and mail to “Baby to Graduate Review” Siuslaw News P.O. Box 10, Florence, OR 97439 Or stop by our offi ce at 148 Maple St. (in Old Town Florence) leaving home. Your favorite trail or camp site may remain closed, or need to be closed on a temporary basis, to prevent crowding and protect public health. • Plan ahead and come pre- pared as service levels may be different than you are accus- tomed to. • Visitors may find limited restroom services available. Plan to bring your own soap, water, hand sanitizer and toilet paper. • Bring a mask to cover your nose and mouth. Visit less crowded areas, visit during off- peak times and have a back-up plan. • If you don’t feel well, don’t go. If you have symptoms of a fever, cough or shortness of breath, stay home. Take care when you get there: • Be safe and responsible by choosing activities within your comfort zone. • Leave no trace, and pack out what you pack in. • Maintain personal hygiene by washing your hands often, bringing your own water, hand sanitizer, soap, and toilet paper. • Avoid crowds. Be prepared for last minute changes to en- sure the safety and health of Guidelines for responsible others. Keep at least 6 feet be- outdoor recreation tween you and other Orego- Prepare before you go: nians enjoying the outdoors. • Limit recreation activities • All of the standard ways and recreate only with people to protect public health ap- in your household. ply in the outdoors too, like • Check what’s open before maintaining physical distance. Launch one boat at a time. • Leave at least one parking space between your vehicle and the vehicle next to you. • It is wildfire season. Please remain safe and vigilant to en- sure forest health and safety. Do not start fires in undes- ignated areas. Check if your campground or park allows outdoor fires before you strike a match. If permitted, make sure you are building a campfire prop- erly and that you have water or an extinguisher on hand. Before you leave, ensure the campfire is out. If it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave. CONGRATULATIONS LAUGHING SPARROW r’s ea f y is r o o Th nne hot wi et P st! e P te th Con WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Grad’s Name troit Lake • State Capitol State Park in Salem • The Cove Palisades boat ramp at Lake Billy Chinook near Culver • Prineville Reservoir boat ramp near Prineville • Joseph Stewart boat ramp on Lost Creek Lake near Shady Cove • Pilot Butte to pedestrians (no vehicles) in Bend Limited day-use will slow- ly return to other state parks starting the week of May 11 based on the readiness of the community around the park to welcome visitors, and how prepared the park is with staff, supplies and equipment. State parks will open and close with little advance no- tice; updates will be posted online at oregonstateparks.org or call 800-551-6949 (Mon- day through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and should be checked before visiting. Not all restrooms will be open, and parking will be lim- ited. State park camping will return as soon as it can be safe- ly managed, and while prepa- rations are being made, no opening date has been selected. FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY MAY 9 MAY 10 MAY 11 MAY 12 Showers Showers 61°F 51°F 59°F 50°F MAY 6 MAY 7 MAY 8 AM Showers Mostly Sunny Sunny 59°F 45°F 70°F 49°F 73°F 51°F Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy 69°F 51°F 64°F 50°F Health is our #1 Priority! Grad’s Name: 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. 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. School: 2 Hand Sanitation- Our staff will continue to wash their hands throughout the day and change gloves aft er each car they service. Birth Date: 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. Parents: 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. Grandparents: Your Name: Address: Phone: †Please attach a self-addressed envelope for picture return. 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.
