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Fall classes at LCC
Florence start Sept. 29
While Lane Community
College’s Florence Cen-
ter will remain closed to
public access through the
fall term, classes will be
offered online, many via
live, interactive zoom ses-
sions.
Registration is open now.
For credit class informa-
tion, visit www.lanecc.edu.
For community educa-
tion offerings, visit lanecc.
edu/fall2020.
Staff is working remote-
ly but are available to help.
People can call 541-997-
8444 to leave a message,
and a staff member will re-
turn their call.
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Constitution Week celebrated in the US
S
ept. 17 began the
national celebra-
tion of Constitution
Week.
This week-long
commemoration of
America’s most im-
portant document
is one of our coun-
try’s least known
official observanc-
es. The U.S. Con-
stitution stands as
a testament to the
tenacity of Amer-
icans
throughout
history to maintain
their liberties and
freedom, and to en-
sure those inalien-
able rights to every
American.
The tradition of
celebrating the Con-
stitution was started
many years ago by the National Soci-
ety Daughters of the American Rev-
olution (DAR).
In 1955, the Daughters petitioned
Congress to set aside Sept. 17-23
annually to be dedicated for the ob-
servance of Constitution Week. The
resolution was later adopted by the
U.S. Congress and signed into Public
Law #915 on Aug. 2, 1956, by Presi-
dent Dwight D. Eisenhower.
DAR is known as the largest wom-
en’s patriotic organization in the
world. It has over 175,000 members
with approximately 3,000 chapters in
all 50 states and 13 foreign countries.
The Oregon Dunes Chapter of
DAR annually creates a display at
Siuslaw Public Li-
brary in Florence to
commemorate Con-
stitution Week.
DAR’s objective
is to perpetuate
the memory and
spirit of the men
and women who
achieved
Ameri-
can Independence
by the acquisition
and protection of
historical
spots
and the erection of
monuments; by the
encouragement of
historical research
in relation to the
Revolution and the
publication of its re-
sults; by the preser-
vation of documents
and relics, and of
the records of the
individual services of Revolutionary
soldiers and patriots; and by the pro-
motion of celebrations of all patriot-
ic anniversaries.
To obtain further information
about this organization, contact
Jacquie Beveridge (Regent, Oregon
Dunes Chapter NSDAR) at 541-997-
8311.
RAIN features Florence women-owned businesses
Oregon RAIN (Regional
Accelerator and Innovation
Network) will feature four
of the Florence area’s tal-
ented female entrepreneurs
selling fine jewelry, cus-
tom handbags, artisan gift
boxes and crafts for kids
in RAIN’s first ever virtual
sales expo. Join the team
from RAIN on Tuesday,
Sept. 22, at noon for an en-
gaging hour of studio tours
and product demos.
Included will be Lind-
sey Phillips, Jayne Smoley,
Kassy Keppol and Tivonya
Stephenson.
“We are super excited
to feature women entre-
preneurs from Florence in
our first-ever virtual sales
expo,” said RAIN Executive
Director Caroline Cum-
mings. “Hopefully you can
all join us and share this
with other people you know
who may want to support
Florence
women-owned
businesses.”
Phillips is the owner and
founder of Meant Manu-
facturing, www.meantmfg.
com, which creates custom
handbags and accessories.
“We pride ourselves in
sourcing local materials,
including Pendleton Wool,
to produce the highest
quality goods,” said Phil-
lips. “Every product we
produce is designed by us,
cut by us, sewn by us and
loved by us. We are proud
to be made in America.”
Smoley is the owner and
founder of Harriet & Pine,
harrietandpine.com, which
curates artisan gift boxes.
“We love to create mean-
ingful and purposeful gifts
using products that sup-
port our gallery of fami-
ly-owned businesses, both
large and small,” Smoley
said. “We believe that be-
hind the success of every
small business, there is a
family. Families that care
about the products they
make and the customers
that they serve.”
Keppol is the owner
and founder of Dragon
Art,
www.kassykeppol.
com/dragon-art.html,
a
multi-platform
resource
for crafts for kids. In her
Dragon Art Crafting Sub-
scription Box, people can
learn to craft with full-col-
or instructions and videos,
made by artists working
today for artists of all ages.
Stephenson is the owner
and founder of T&L Fine
Jewelry,
t-l-fine-jewelry.
myshopify.com, which cre-
ates eco-friendly jewelry.
T&L’s motto is “Fine Jewel-
ry with a Conscience.” Ste-
phenson utilizes ethically
sourced, sustainably mined
and certified recycled con-
tent metals and gemstones
for an eco-kinder approach
to the art of personal
adornment.
People can register to
attend the event through
w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m /
OregonRain.org.
Free workshop helps explain Medicare Meet local, county and state
The public is invited to a times confusing and com-
candidates at Florence forum
free Medicare Workshop on plicated federal health in-
Visit us online:
www.TheSiuslawNews.com
Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m.
at Florence Events Center,
715 Quince St.
The hour-long workshop
will be presented by Dana
Dane of Futurity First In-
surance Group. The purpose
is to help explain the some-
surance program to anyone
who will soon turn 65 and
enroll in Medicare.
“Medicare 101” will touch
on the Medicare enrollment
process as well as review
Medicare Part A, B and C.
The workshop is available
at no charge. To register,
call Dane at 541-997-1410.
Dane, an insurance advisor,
will be present with infor-
mation. For accommoda-
tion of persons with special
needs, call 711.
Futurity First is an indepen-
dent insurance organization.
The community has an
opportunity to meet Lane
County, district, state and
national Republican can-
didates, along with local
non-partisan candidates for
Florence City Council, on
Saturday, Sept. 26, begin-
ning at 2 p.m. at the Florence
Events Center, 715 Quince
St.
The public is invited to
ask questions and visit with
Republican candidates Alek
Skarlatos (U.S. House can-
didate), Duane “Boomer”
Wright (Oregon House),
JoRae Perkins (U.S. Senate)
and Dick Anderson (Oregon
Senate).
In addition, non-partisan
Florence City Council can-
didates Jo Beaudreau, Joe
Henry, Maggie Bagon, Bill
Meyer, Sally Wantz and Mar-
garet Wisniewski will speak
and take questions as well.
Music will be provided by
Taylor Winona of Florence.
The event is free to the
public and masks are re-
quired.
For more information, call
541-579-2211.
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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.
