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Community invited to participate in July 4 ‘Porch Parade’ Get Results...List With Brian.
Florence Habitat for Hu-
manity invites community
members to decorate their
front porches and show
their Independence Day
spirit.
With the Fourth of July
Porch Parade, people can
unleash their creativity
by decorating their front
porch.
Don’t have a porch? Dec-
orate your lawn, the side-
walk, a window or garage
door — anything visible
from the street.
The first 50 homes to
register will have a Porch
Parade yard sign placed at
their home. A map will be
created so people can walk
or drive through the com-
munity to view the partic-
ipants.
All winners will receive a
winners yard sign and:
• First place: $200 Laurel
Bay Gift Card
• 2nd place: $100 Habitat
ReStore Gift Card
• 3rd place: Custom
porch sign from Wren’s
Nest
Businesses can also par-
ticipate, with one business
winning $260 in advertis-
ing at KCST Coast Radio.
To register, or for more
information
including
guidelines, visit www.flor
encehabitat.org.
Judging will be held next
Friday, July 3. Winners
will be announced on the
Fourth of July at 10 a.m. on
KCST Coast Radio 106.9
FM.
Sponsors include Berk-
shire Hathaway NW Real
Estate, Cascade Title Co.,
City of Florence, Coldwell
Banker Coast Real Estate,
Keller Williams Realty,
Laurel Bay Gardens, West
Coast Re-al Estate Services,
Inc. and Windermere Real
Estate.
about efforts underway in
Oregon to reduce plastics
and ways that community
members 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
emissions from plastic pro-
duction and processing.
The July 1 panel includes:
• Kelly Bell, Lane County
Master Recyclers Coordi-
nator
• Britte Kirsch, Lane
County Master Recycler
• Megan Ponder, The
Story of Plastic Producer
• Charlie Plybon, Oregon
Policy Manager for Sur-
frider 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.
91 Windleaf Way – This
is a great opportunity to
build your home close to
the beach, in a great com-
munity of very nice homes.
The seller is willing to carry
so bring us an offer and
start planning your future in
Florence. $68,000. #2797-
18615048
1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200
Siuslaw Watershed hosting ‘Story of Plastic’ July 1
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
Brian Jagoe
Principal Broker
541 999-1314
Registration is required.
Then, 48 hours before
the panel discussion, at-
tendees will receive a link
to stream the film on their
own. The link will be deliv-
ered to the email address
used to register.
In that same email, peo-
ple will also receive Zoom
info for the panel discus-
sion. Every-one should
watch the film before the
panel discussion.
For more information,
visit w w w.siuslaw.org/
events.
Shorewood Senior Living
Is about comfort, independence, laughter,
good food, health and friendship.
YES, THIS ONE HAS IT ALL
FOR RENT: Two bedrooms, full kitchen
with new appliances, nice size living
area, 6X6.5 walk-in closet in the hallway.
Large bathroom with a step-in shower
and lots of storage. 750 sq. . of easy
living. Rent includes u li es, cable, WIFI,
three meals per day. FREE use of wash-
ers and dryers. Conveniently located
Call to photogs given for local phone book cover image
Pacific Publishing and
Florence Regional Arts
Alliance (FRAA) invite
artists to submit their
photography for the cov-
er of the 2021 Edition
Central Coast Connec-
tion Business Directory &
Phone Book.
Imagine having your
photograph on the cover
of a publication that was
delivered to almost 18,000
residents in Florence,
Reedsport, Yachats and
Mapleton area last year.
“The book covers
generate a tremendous
amount of feedback each
year.
Many of the area’s best
known artists have been
featured over the past
three decades,” said Pub-
lisher Jon Thompson. “We
embrace the importance
of local art in our com-
munity and are incredibly
proud of the iconic covers
that have graced the 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 con-
test will receive $300 as
well as have their pho-
to and bio in the phone
book.
To learn further de-
tails and instructions
about this contest, go
to the FRAA website at
www.fraaoregon.org/cen-
tral-coast-entry-instruc-
tions.html.
The deadline for sub-
Birdies STARTS HERE
UNLIMITED GOLF AllYear
missions is July 15.
Photography
should
represent the area the
publication serves from
Yachats to the North,
Reedsport to the South,
and East to Deadwood.
Pacific Publishing will
determine the winner by
July 22, and notice of be-
ing chosen as the winner
will be made via email af-
ter July 22.
People should send all
questions to fraaoregon@
gmail.com.
on the fi rst fl oor. Bring baby dog! Enjoy
si ng on the private pa o with iced tea
and plant some summer fl owers. Call me
for more informa on or a virtual tour.
Ask for Niki at 541-997-8202.
541.997.8202
shorewoodsl.com
Just off Highway 126 on Spruce Street
1451 Spruce Street, Florence
LifeMed ~ An
Investment in Our
Community
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Per Year
Join
Now!
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of a single membership on us for $1,295.
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PREFERRED TEE TIMES
GUEST DISCOUNT
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RECIPROCAL PROGRAMS
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Country Club
present when checking
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Meadow Lakes
Salmon Run
Springfield
Country Club
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OFFER EXPIRES 10/31/2020
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ith LifeMed, every dollar of your membership fee goes back into the Emergency
Medical Services system in our area. We provide rapid response, high quality
rescue and medical equipment, and advanced training for our Emergency Medical
Technicians, Paramedics, and Quick Response Teams to our community.
What are your LifeMed dollars doing for you?
• Providing pre-hospital care and ground transportation
• Freedom from paperwork, claim forms, and insurance billing
• Continuing education & current training for our Emergency Medical Service personnel
and Quick Response Teams (QRT’s)
• Low cost CPR and First Aid classes for the community and related public education
materials
• SafeKids Programs which include Bicycle Helmets for Children, Car Seat Clinics, Water
Safety and more
You can obtain brochure at the following locations:
Peace Harbor Hospital
Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue Offi ce
McKenzie Care Associates
Several of the PeaceHealth Buildings
Renewal Applications are in the mail and can be dropped
off at one of two secure locations:
• 2625 Highway 101
• 410 Ninth Street
FLORENCE
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For Questions or an Application
Call 541-997-9614 or Visit: WesternLaneAmbulance.com
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