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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2020 | 9A How to start exercising at home MARK BRENNAN/SIUSLAW NEWS Bringing Christmas to June Christmas in June, a local effort to assist in financially supporting area resi- dents during the COVID-19 pandemic, began on Monday, June 1. The proj- ect was conceived and initiated by former pilot and active community member Sam Spayd (pictured above with Nicki Lorenz and Cherry Holmes) and is focused on providing grants to those negatively impacted by the pandemic. The program is asking community members who have the finan- cial means to contribute to Christmas in June by donating at collection sites at Fred Meyer, BI-Mart and Grocery Outlet. Spayd is also looking for individ- uals to help at collection sites and with networking. To contribute to or apply for aid, contact Spayd at 541-991-6139. Pregnancy and Parenting Center reopens With specific corona- virus safety measures in place, the Florence Pregnancy and Parent- ing Center (PPC) is open again, offering pregnancy and/or parenting support and education. The PPC offers free pregnancy tests and pregnancy op- tions information, prena- tal education, parenting education and life skills education. The PPC also has a Stork Boutique with dia- pers, baby and maternity clothes, and other sup- plies. All services are free and confidential. The center, located at 1525 12th St., Suite G, is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., or call 541-902- 2273 for an appointment. The center’s weekly Fun Connections par- ent/child playgroup will remain closed until the program can safely re- sume. Rent, utility assistance available from SOS Siuslaw Outreach Services, through the support of community donations, private foun- dations, FEMA and Lane County Human Services Visit us on the web T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM Commission, has estab- lished a fund of $118,000 to provide rent and util- ity assistance to house- holds that have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 Pandem- ic and Governor Brown’s executive order. Nearly half of the funds come from Lane County Commissioners and the Human Services Com- mission. Including do- nations from community members, other sources are Ford Family foun- dation, United Way and Allstate Foundation. For more information on this and other pro- grams, or to schedule an appointment, call Siu- slaw Outreach Services at 541-997-2816 or visit florencesos.org/. Western Lane Community Foundation With over $8,000,000 in managed funds, WLCF helps the people of western Lane County give to the non-profit entities of their choice. If you are interested in creating a community legacy, visit us at wlcfonline.org or email us at wlcf@wlcfonline.org A healthy diet and an active lifestyle are great ways to achieve a healthy weight and good over- all health. Many people no doubt associate exer- cise with fitness centers and gym memberships. While gyms certainly are effective places to break a sweat, exercising at home can be an effective way to get fit as well. Working out at home may require some cre- ativity, as even home- owners with gyms in their basements may not have as much equipment Get outdoors for cardio at their disposal as they A mix of cardiovascu- would at a local fitness lar activity, which puts a center. strain on the heart and lungs to build up stami- Body weight exercises na, can help shave off the Body weight exercises pounds when paired with include push-ups, planks, strength training exercis- squats, and lunges. Alter- es. Take to the great out- nating incline and posi- doors near home to get in tioning of the body when a good cardio workout. performing some of these Rally Health, a digital, exercises is a great way data-based health advi- to work various muscle sory company, says that groups. Body weight ex- walking can constitute ercises do not necessarily a cardio workout if one require equipment, and goes at a brisk pace of that may disappoint some around three miles per people. That’s because, hour. Walking on an in- with no added weight — cline also can constitute and only one’s own body vigorous exercise that’s weight to provide resis- on par with running or tance — it’s difficult for a biking, particularly when person to challenge him- it’s a steep hill. self or herself effectively Home-based cardio and gradually build up workouts also can in- progress. clude cycling, swimming in a backyard pool or The Office of State Fire Marshal, Oregon fire ser- vice, natural resource agencies, Oregon licensed fireworks wholesalers, and health and safety experts want to encourage Orego- nians to “keep it legal and keep it safe” when using legal fireworks. The 2020 Oregon fire- works retail sales season opens June 23 and runs through July 6. “Oregonians can help each other and especial- ly our first responders by keeping all fireworks use safe and legal, especial- ly now with greater risks of wildfire this fire sea- son and the stresses that COVID-19 is putting on our systems,” said Mark Johnston, assistant chief deputy fire marshal. “Our office’s fireworks safety and education materials reinforce these important messages to help prevent unwanted fires, wildfires, and calls to responders or visits to our medical facil- ities.” The OSFM is providing downloadable items that help Oregonians under- stand the fireworks that are legal to use in Oregon without a permit, where they are permitted to be used, and the important Help support your neighbors in need who have been unemployed due to the Covid-19 shutdown. Send your kind contribution to: Christmas in June P.O. Box 1041 Florence, Oregon 97439 Call Sam Spayd 541-991-6139 Scholarship Funds Endowments Western Lane Community Foundaon, founded in 1974, is a community trust, private non-profit organizaon. The Foundaon's mission is to improve life throughout Western Lane County by encouraging and maintaining philanthropic acvity. WLCF focuses its giving in four major areas: culture, medicine and science, educaon, and social and civic services. WLCF also manages funds designated for use by other nonprofit organizaons. Come by and see Paul for a test drive! rd 2020 Fo Ranger To learn more please contact us. Call: our office # 997-1274 Write: P.O. Box 1589 Florence, OR 97439 email: wlcf@wlcfonline.org Community People Helping Community People Set up a home gym With a few barbells, dumbells and a weight bench, it’s easy to create a home gym in a basement or garage. Extra equip- ment, such as TRX resis- tance training equipment or an elliptical machine, can be added to make the gym more complete. A home gym also can be a place to do strength and stretching exercises like yoga or pilates. Many people find that they can effectively work- out at home with little to no equipment necessary. With such convenience, individuals may find they make more time for exercise, which is an im- portant component of a healthy lifestyle. — Metro Keep fireworks legal, safe in Oregon Community Grants Charitable Gifts Remainder Trusts playing a pickup sports game with the kids. Johnston Motor Company Since 1939 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 safety steps to take when using fireworks. The OSFM is asking Orego- nians to share this infor- mation with their friends, families and neighbors. The OSFM encourages everyone to use the four Bs of safe fireworks use: • Be prepared before lighting fireworks: keep water available by using a garden hose or bucket. • Be safe when lighting fireworks: keep children and pets away from fire- works. • Be responsible after lighting fireworks: never relight a dud. Wait 15 to 20 minutes, then soak it in a bucket of water before disposal. • Be aware: use only legal fireworks and use them only in legal places. In Oregon, officials may seize illegal fireworks and charge offenders with a class B misdemeanor, which could result in a fine of up to $2,500 per vi- olation and a civil penalty of up to $500. Those who misuse fireworks or allow fireworks to cause dam- age are liable and may be required to pay fire sup- pression costs or other damage. Parents are also liable for fireworks dam- age caused by their chil- dren. Despite their regulated sale and use, fireworks in Oregon continue to cause public safety and health threats every year. In 2020, the Oregon fire service faces additional burdens of protecting their per- sonnel from exposure to COVID-19 and serving the public with the disease in circulation. For the last reported five years through 2019, there were 1,173 report- ed fireworks-related fires in Oregon, resulting in more than $4.9 million in property loss and contents damage. During that same period, fires resulting from fireworks resulted one death and 37 injuries. For more information, visit the OSFM website.