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‘Heroes work here’
O
n Thursday, a small group of community members gathered to
present a banner to the Florence Police Department, located in
the Florence Justice Center, 900 Greenwood St. The banner,
which states “Heroes Work Here” and “Support Our Law Enforcement,”
is to show support for local law enforcement officers who protect and
serve the community. People at the presentation included Florence
Police Chief Tom Turner, Commander John Pitcher and Officer
Matthew Braaten, as well as Jeff Ashmead, Sherry Harvey, Jacquie
Beveridge, Pam Henry and Florence Mayor Joe Henry.
Here’s your chance to have a bit of history for just $3!
Th e Blast From Th e Past Rhododendron Festival Buttons
are a fun memory from the year of COVID. You can get yours at
the Siuslaw News Offi ce on Maple Street in Old Town Florence.
Ada Grange #570 names scholarships winners
Elissa Hurley
Ada Grange #570 awarded its 2020
$500 Harley Huff Sr. Scholarships to
graduating seniors Elissa Hurley and
Hannah Rannow of Siuslaw High
School and Mapleton High School se-
nior Theryn Schwertzer.
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
Hannah Rannow
The recipients were chosen from 32
applications Ada Grange received and
were awarded based on the applicants’
community service, volunteering and
service to their community.
Ada Grange has been awarding
Theryn Schwertzer
scholarships since 1993 in memory of
Harley Huff Sr., a long-time Grange
member who was a strong advocate
of giving back to your community and
continuing your education.
Follow Ada Grange on Facebook.
Siuslaw Watershed hosts online stream of ‘The Story of Plastic’
Join Siuslaw Watershed
Council online for a virtu-
al screening of “The Story
of Plastic” with a live Q&A
on Wednesday, July 1, at 6
p.m. This film is presented
in partnership with the Siu-
slaw Chapter of Surfrider
Foundation.
“The Story of Plastic”
brings into focus an alarm-
ing, man-made crisis and
the heroes who are working
every day to rise up against
big plastic.
After the film, people can
learn more from panelists
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
We’ve got you
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Serving Florence since 1990
about efforts underway in
Oregon to reduce plastics
and ways that you can get
involved.
Spanning three conti-
nents, the film illustrates
the ongoing catastrophe:
fields full of garbage, ver-
itable mountains of trash,
rivers and seas clogged with
waste, and skies choked
with the poisonous emis-
sions from plastic produc-
tion and processing.
The July 1 panel includes:
• Kelly Bell, Lane Coun-
ty Master Recyclers
Coordinator
• Britte Kirsch, Lane
County Master Recy-
cler
• Megan Ponder, The Sto-
ry of Plastic Producer
• Charlie Plybon, Oregon
Policy Manager for
Surfrider Foundation
The panel discussion will
provide an opportunity for
the community to ask local
experts about plastic pollu-
tion issues and solutions.
Tickets are by donation
and benefit the Siuslaw
Chapter of Surfrider Foun-
dation.
Registration is required.
Then, 48 hours before the
panel discussion, attendees
will receive a link to stream
the film on their own. The
link will be delivered to the
email address used to regis-
ter. In that same email, peo-
ple will also receive Zoom
info for the panel discus-
sion. Everyone should
watch the film before the
panel discussion.
For more information,
v i s i t w w w. s i u s l aw. o r g /
events/.
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Pacific Publishing and
Florence Regional Arts Al-
liance (FRAA) invite artists
to submit their photography
for the cover of the 2021
Edition Central Coast Con-
nection Business Directory
& Phone Book.
Imagine having your
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of the area’s best known art-
ists have been featured over
the past three decades,” said
Publisher Jon Thompson.
“We embrace the impor-
tance of local art in our
community and are incred-
ibly proud of the iconic
covers that have graced the
FRIDAY
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.  
photograph on the cover
of a publication that was
delivered to almost 18,000
residents in Florence, Reed-
sport, Yachats and Mapleton
area last year.
“The book covers gener-
ate a tremendous amount
of feedback each year. Many
240
HOURS
Is your family prepared?
If an emergency happens in your community,
it may take emergency workers some time to reach you.
You should be prepared to take care of yourself and
your family for a minimum of 240 hours.
Get your emergency sanitation kit started
with these essentials:
❑ Plastic bucket with tightly fi tting lid
❑ Plastic bags and ties
❑ Disinfectant, soap Improvised toilet seat
(5-gallon bucket or a coffee can)
❑ Paper cups and plates
❑ Plastic utensils
❑ Personal toiletries & hygienic needs
❑ Toilet paper
❑ Aluminum foil
❑ Paper towels
This message brought to you by the West Lane
Emergency Operations Group. www.wleog.org
IDENTIFY • PREPARE • SURVIVE
book in the past.”
Thompson noted that this
will be the 30th year of the
publication that is produced
in Florence.
The winner of this contest
will receive $300 as well as
have their photo and bio in
the phone book.
To learn further details
and instructions about this
contest, go to the FRAA
website www.fraaoregon.
org/central-coast-entry-in-
structions.html.
The deadline for submis-
sions is July 15, 2020. Pho-
tography should represent
the area the publication
serves from Yachats to the
North, Reedsport to the
South, and East to Dead-
wood.
Pacific Publishing will
determine the winner by
July 22, and notice of being
chosen as the winner will be
made via email after July 22.
People should send all
questions to fraaoregon@
gmail.com.
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