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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2020 | 3A Community News Yachats River Valley Farm Tour to celebrate 10th year Florence Republican Campaign Office now open T Florence Republicans now have a place to get candidate information and signs. The new headquar- ters is located at 1751 12th St., across from Ichiban. It will open today, Saturday, Aug. 8. Open hours will be Mon- day, Wednesday and Satur- day from noon to 6 p.m. Information is available on all Republican candi- dates for federal, state and local races in the upcoming general election. People can also stop by to sign petitions and stock up on gear promoting can- didates. Contact 541-579-2211 for more information or go to FlorenceRepublicans. com. DENTURE SERVICES INC. LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Open 4 days a week! Here to serve your denture needs: Dentures Partial Dentures Immediate Dentures Implant Dentures Relines & Repairs Same Day Monday-Thursday 10am - 2 pm William Foster LD Sherry, Offi ce Manager “As a denture wearer myself, I can answer your questions and address your denture concerns.” ~ William Foster, LD Financing: Citi Health Card 12 Month no Interest 524 Laurel St. 541-997-6054 Cel 70 ebrat + Y ing ear s! Hoberg’s Complete Auto Repair www.hobergsautorepair.com New Service d Offere FREE Taxi Ride via: River Cities Taxies he annual tour of the farms and ranches along the Yachats River Road will take place this year on Sat- urday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring locally grown fruits, vegetables, grass-fed beef, baked goods, jams, refreshments and, in one instance, live music. Seven farms will make up the roster this year, each featuring a different attraction, most with local produce or beef for sale. Because of the pandemic, visitors must wear masks and observe social distanc- ing protocols. The first two farms, Seeds of Oregon and K&R Beef, near milepost one, will offer vegetables, plants, grass-fed beef and eggs for sale. Next is Forks Farm at the T-intersection near mile- post seven, offering organ- ic fruits, blueberries, cut flowers, jams, and produce. They are florists and accept orders for floral arrange- ments suitable for weddings and other celebrations. Turn right at the intersec- tion and follow the South Fork of the Yachats River to Starshine Farm, where you’ll visit with llamas, al- pacas, and peacocks A must-see stop is the next one in line: Yaquina Nursery. This world-fa- mous nursery features cacti and succulents from lit- erally all over the planet. Most of the stock is for sale and is the place to buy a special cactus or succulent for your home or garden. Last up is The Ranch, just beyond milepost 10. The Ranch rests in a se- rene meadow setting with barn, pond, river, shade trees and picnic tables for visitors to enjoy. A wide va- riety of livestock — includ- ing horses, cows, chick- ens and geese — wander through the pastures. Also available: you-pick organic blueberries, blackberries and summer apples, plus home-baked goods and jams for sale. One added and unique feature here will be live mu- sic provided by local musi- cians. To get to the Yachats Riv- er Road, turn off Highway 101 just south of Yachats near the north bank of the Yachats River. Admission to all venues is free. Parking is readily avail- able. For more information, visit www.yachats.org. Florence City Limits Only From our shop to your home or work Kevin McMullen 345 Hwy. 101 • P.O. Box 357 Florence, OR 97439-0012 3rd Generation Owner hobergsautorepair@gmail.com 541-997-2413 Serving Your Auto Needs Since 1945 2288 11 TH S T , F LORENCE 3BR, 2BA, 1553 SF $379,500 Listing #990/20357266 • Fully fenced & landscaped backyard with raised beds • Large covered deck • Wood burning fi replace • Small storage Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located minutes from the heart of Florence. Master bedroom features wall-wall carpeting, a walk-in closet, and a master bathroom with walk-in custom shower. Master also features French doors leading to the back deck. Enjoy your fully fenced backyard with raised garden beds, landscaping, large wind protected & covered deck area. Bonus outdoor features include wood storage space, chicken coop & storage shed. Large living room includes a wood burning fi replace with custom mantel piece. Spacious kitchen has tile fl ooring, and eating area with views of the Siuslaw River. Take a look today! We Are Your “West Coast Team” 1870 HWY 126, SUITE A PO BOX 3040 FLORENCE, OR 97439 CALL US AT: 541-997-7653 OR TOLL FREE: 866-967-7653 WWW.WCRESI.COM The information contained herein is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Neither the Seller nor any Licensee warrants the square footage of any structures and/or size of the land. The buyer should exercise all due care and diligence to verify any information deemed material to their decision to purchase. Bahá’ís host Indigenous Peoples Day Zoom meeting PeaceHealth sleep specialist offers tips for better sleep during COVID-19 pandemic SPRINGFIELD—The COVID-19 pandemic has upended many of the community’s usual routines — in- cluding sleep pat- terns. “There’s abso- lutely no doubt that the pandem- ic has affected peoples’ sleep,” said Dr. Dan- iel Erichsen, a sleep specialist at PeaceHealth Medical Group’s Sleep Disorder Clinic on the Sa- cred Heart Medi- cal Center at Riv- erBend campus. Over the past few months, more adults have either lost their jobs or are working from home, and more children have had unstructured time at home without their regular sum- mer camps and activities. Many people are wondering how they might re-establish sleep pat- terns as they head into fall and school — at least online — resumes. “This is actually pretty easy,” Er- ichsen said. “People think they need to start going to bed earlier, but in- stead, they need to start in the oth- On Saturday, Aug. 8, at 2:30 p.m. on Zoom, the Bahá’ís of Florence will host a devotional to share prayers and music in honor of Indigenous Peo- ples Day. The United Nations established In- digenous Peoples Day in 1994 to be observed annually in August. This year is particularly difficult for Indig- enous Peoples around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lack of healthcare services, including clean water, soap, disinfectants and PPE’s, fewer material resources, and close living conditions pose a much higher risk of contagion and death in these populations worldwide. The oneness of humanity and unity in diversity are fundamental princi- ples of the Baha’i Faith whose teach- ings encourage us to see all people as the flowers of one garden, the leaves of one tree, and the waves of one sea. In addition, a weekly Monday noon Zoom devotional is held in honor of Navajo and other Native Americans nations affected by COVID-19. Anyone who would like to join either of the devotionals in compas- sionate action can call 541-590-0779 to get the Zoom information. er end of the sleep cycle. They need to start getting a more regular rise time and then bedtime will fall into place.” Dr. Erichsen is available for me- dia interviews to share more tips for better sleep and to discuss sleep trends. He is author of the recently published book, “Set it & Forget it: Are you ready to transform your sleep?” Pe a c e He a l t h , based in Vancou- ver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Cath- olic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Or- egon and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a group practice with more than 900 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural com- munities throughout the Northwest. Today, PeaceHealth continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collab- oration and social justice in fulfilling its mission. Visit online at peacehealth.org. WEDNESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY AUGUST 8 AUGUST 9 AUGUST 10 AUGUST 11 AUGUST 12 AUGUST 13 AUGUST 14 Partly Cloudy/ Wind Sunny Sunny Sunny Partly Cloudy Mostly Sunny Sunny 67°F 50°F 70°F 53°F 70°F 52°F 69°F 52°F 65°F 51°F 67°F 52°F 67°F 53°F 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.