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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2020 | 3A Get Results...List With Richard. Richard Beaudro Principal Broker 541 991-6677 Community News Long-time Peace Harbor physician retiring Monday 1240 Xylo St – Central lo- cation in town, large fenced backyard, low maintenance landscaping. Roomy interior with separate family room area, and large kitchen and dining. Home will need some TLC, but there’s lots to like here. $260,000. #3066- 20148310 Dr. Ron Shearer, a long- time family doctor and physician leader at Peace- Health Peace Harbor Med- ical Center, is retiring after 25 years of service. The community is invit- ed to a socially distanced celebration Monday, June 1, from noon to 1 p.m. at Peace Harbor’s 380 Build- ing. All current or former patients and colleagues, as well as any community well-wishers are invited for a special “drive-by” (and/ or stop-by) sendoff. Deco- 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 visit our website: florencefarmersmarket.org shop online with WhatsGood Marketplace pick up local goods, Tuesdays, 4-6pm Family doctor and physician Dr. Tom Shearer COURTESY PHOTO rate your cars, bring signs, give him a wave and let him know how much he will be missed. For safety reasons, en- ter off Ninth Street and exit onto Rhododendron Drive. Those who like to stop and visit with Dr. Shearer are asked to park in the visitor or employee lot to the west and walk over. Please remember safe social distancing practices to protect health and well- ness. Chamber announces cancellation of annual fireworks display SNAP shoppers : ask us about our DoubleUp program email contact@florencefarmersmarket.org All departments are open by appointment. Thank you for your understanding as we slowly start to provide services. We will keep you updated as we progress through getting our business hours back to normal. For the safety of our community we are following measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19. (541) 997-3475 • 2150 Hwy. 101, Florence www.johnstonmotorcompany.com “Based on the most current regulations from Governor Kate Brown’s ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ measures, we are unable to produce our annual Inde- pendence Day celebration,” said Bettina Hannigan, executive director of the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce. “Thankful- ly, our contracts with the fireworks technicians and the Port of Siuslaw for the launch site are in place for next year.” Chambers of commerce and other organizations across the state are taking major economic hits from canceling summer and fall events. Some are even can- celing events through the end of the year. “We waited as long as we could to make this de- cision in hopes of host- ing this fun day of family events and fireworks, but given the timeline to put this event together — with the producers of the pie- and watermelon-eating contests and the providers of the bounce houses, mu- sic and fire-works — there is no way to plan for it with any certainty,” Hannigan explained. “Currently, we are in the wait-and-see stage with all the planning that goes into our Wine and Chowder Trails held on Columbus Day week- end. But we’re optimistic.” Hannigan added that during Phase One of Gov- ernor Brown’s reopening plan, “We are all staying local and hopeful we’ll be receiving our out-of-area visitors soon. We must put the health of our commu- nity and our visitors first. That means being vigilant in adhering to Governor Brown’s recent edicts. “As a chamber of com- merce, and as a communi- ty at large, our top priority should be preventing fur- ther spread of COVID-19 and taking care of each other through these uncer- tain times.” According to Hannigan, around 1,900 people in Florence rely on tour- ism-based employment, and tourism pumps about $147 million into Flor- ence’s economy each year. She explained that be- cause so much changes so quickly with respect to the COVID-19 situation, the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce is working hard for member businesses and the community to continue promoting and advancing the cause of commerce and doing all they can to make Florence the best place to live, work, shop, eat, play, and stay — now, and as the crisis eventually passes. For a list of businesses in Florence that are open, visit https://bit.ly/YesWeAre- OpenFACC. Applicants sought to fill Siuslaw Library Board vacancy The Siuslaw Public Li- Directors due to the res- brary District has a va- ignation of current board cancy on its Board of member Mark Tilton. The board will inter- view applicants and ap- point a replacement at a regular meeting June 17. The person selected by the board as a replace- ment will be eligible to run for election in May 2021 at the end of Mark Tilton’s current term. “Mark Tilton served as the vice-president of our board for two years and was instrumental in the process for incorporat- ing a new Siuslaw Pub- lic Library Foundation,” said board president Jane Yecny. “He has served the district very well, and the district board and staff alike will miss his thoughtful voice. My hope is that we will find another dedicated and passionate library patron to serve in his place.” Tilton said he is resign- ing to address needs at home. The library board is composed of five resi- dents of the district who are elected to four-year terms. In addition to re- siding in the Siuslaw Pub- lic Library District, mem- bers must be qualified electors. The responsibilities of the board of directors in- clude setting library poli- cies, approving the annu- al budget and hiring and supervising the Library Director. All Siuslaw Public Li- brary District board members serve without remuneration. Meetings are held on a monthly basis and addi- tional meetings are sched- SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY MAY 30 MAY 31 JUNE 1 JUNE 2 Rain 61°F 47°F Partly Cloudy Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny 65°F 51°F 67°F 52°F 65°F 50°F uled as needed for plan- ning or special pur-poses. Currently, meetings of the board are being held via videoconferencing and/or telephonically. Individuals interest- ed in serving on the li- brary board must submit a completed application and skill inventory form no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, by email to ref@siusalwli- brary.org. Applications can also be mailed to ar- rive prior to the deadline to Siuslaw Public Library District, 1460 Ninth St., Florence, Ore. 97439. Application packets are available online at the li- brary’s website: www.Siu- slawLibrary.org. If a hardcopy of the ap- plication is needed, email ref@siuslawlibrary.org or call 541-997-3132. WEDNESDAY THURSDAY JUNE 3 JUNE 4 FRIDAY JUNE 5 Mostly Sunny Mostly Cloudy AM Showers 69°F 52°F 72°F 54°F 74°F 55°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. 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.