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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2020 | 3A Community News City of Florence seeks to fill committee, commission vacancies positions should expect to attend recurring meetings and devote time for study of issues and performance above and beyond meeting attendance. Volunteer time is vital in working towards solutions to local government issues. “City Committees work tirelessly to provide much needed volunteer time to keep many of the City’s pro- Would you like to see more public involvement in the City of Florence to make sure your voice is heard? Would you like to make a difference and help con- tribute to the goals and objectives of the City as a whole? City committees general- ly meet once per month as a group. Persons interested in Getting rid of 'Huh?' for over 20 years Scott C. Anderson, Au.D. Steven G. Anderson, Au.D. HEARING ASSOCIATES of Florence HearingAssociatesofFlorence.com FLORENCE • 1901 Hwy 101, Ste A 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 • Environmental Man- agement Advisory Com- mittee • Public Arts Committee • Transportation Com- mittee Applying for a position is easy. Applications can be completed on the City’s website at www.ci.florence. or.us and are available by contacting Weese via email at kelli.weese@ci.florence. The deadline for applica- tions is Dec. 31. The following commit- tees and commissions are currently filling vacancies for varying term lengths, with the positions set to be- gin on Feb. 1, 2021. • Planning Commission • Budget Committee • Community & Eco- nomic Development Com- mittee or.us or by calling 541-997- 3437. For details regarding the duties and responsibilities of these bodies, residency requirements of applicants, term lengths or other ques- tions, contact Weese at 541- 997-3437 or email at kelli. weese@ci.florence.or.us. Mudmusic presenting pre-Christmas pitfired ceramics event Call today to schedule an appointment. 541.991.4475 grams functioning at a level that would be impossible without their services,” said City Recorder/Economic Development Coordinator Kelli Weese. Anyone interested in serving their City and get- ting involved should con- sider applying for one of the open positions on the City’s commissions or com- mittees. 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 V ISIT S IUSLAW N EWS ONLINE : TheSiuslawNews.com “ I’m here to support the community and the Siuslaw News.” Delbert L. "Del" Phelps Real Estate BROKER “I love to help people buy and sell property” Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate 1875 Hwy 101, P.O. Box 276, Florence, OR. 97439 Cell - 541-991-7787 dphelps@bhhsnw.com • oregoncoastallistings.com A member of the franchise system of BHHS affi liates, LLC On Friday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., well- known local ceramic art- ist Mike Schwartz will be hosting a pre-Christ- mas sale at his Mudmu- sic studio. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will be an outdoor sale, with entry into the studio limited to two peo- ple at a time. For visitors’ protection, Schwartz will wear a mask and asks that visitors do the same. “The current situation means everyone working together,” Schwartz said. The sale will be out- doors, rain or shine so that social distancing may be maintained. Since the weather is uncertain in De- cember, the sale will be set up at the front of his garage just behind the overhead door so that both his visi- tors and ceramic art will be protected from the weath- COURTESY PHOTO Local ceramics artist Mike Schwartz at work creating his unique pitfired ceramics pieces. er. Schwartz’s work is pit fired, an ancient process in which ceramic works are not fired in a kiln but in an open fire. No glazes are used; the dramatic colors achieved are due to the in- teraction of fire and smoke working on salts and met- als applied to the ceramics. Each piece is thrown by Schwartz on the potter’s wheel to create one-of-a- kind works of art. “Certainly much better than an ‘ugly sweater’ gift,” joked Schwartz. A psychiatrist in a pri- or life, Schwartz moved to Florence in 1995 and learned to become a potter to fulfill his view of retire- ment. “It’s all about rein- vention, retirement should not be spent just sitting around,” said Schwartz, whose work can be seen in five Oregon Coast galleries from Gardner to Astoria. Locally, Schwartz’s work can be seen at the Riv- er Gallery on Bay Street year-round. Come to his Mudmusic Studio sale and meet the artist, view his unique works and have an opportunity to purchase an early Christmas gift. To preview Schwartz’s work, visit his new website at mudmusicstudio.com. Mudmusic Studio is located at 04899 Heceta Beach Road, 1.3 miles west of Highway 101. For more information, call 541-997-1012. SVFR, U.S. Marines team up to distribute toys Dec, 8 For the third year in a row, Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue is partnering with the U.S. Marines to host one of four toy distribution sites in Lane County. Due to COVID-19, this year’s distribution will work dif- ferently than past events. Pre-registration is re- quired as usual (https:// eugene-or.toysfortots.org/ local-coordinator-sites/ lco-sites/default.aspx?n- PageID=100&nPreview- Ind=200). Distribution will be held at SVFR Station 1, 2625 Highway 101, on Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. After confirming the required paperwork is in order at the car, includ- ing proof of residency in Lane County, proof that the child lives with you and proof of the child’s age, toys will be bagged for each child. However, no one will be allowed out of their vehi- cles to enter the fire station bay to pick out toys as in years past. Once the toys have been received, organizers will not be able to take any- thing back. “We are once again hav- ing the Coast Guard come to the rescue to help with this event,” said SVFR or- ganizer Capt. Pete Warren. “In addition, Florence PD is always there, and the Kiwanis Club will be help- ing us this year, too. They, along with firefighters of Siuslaw Valley, are com- mitted to ensuring chil- dren continue to receive toys in the area. “Please contribute at the places around town with toy donation boxes.” Annual ‘Empty Bowls’ event postponed until February Due to the current state- gatherings, Empty Bowls wide freeze placed on social 2020, which was scheduled for December, will be post- poned until early 2021. Though the current freeze is set to expire the day before the annual event was scheduled to begin, the Empty Bowls Committee has determined that it is in the best interest of the community to postpone the event for approximately three months in hopes that there will be an improve- ment in the pandemic. The new dates for Empty Bowls are tentatively set for Feb. 18, 19 and 20 and have been secured at the Flor- ence Events Center to hold the annual fundraiser. More information will be provided as the new dates approach. The event, which bene- fits Florence Food Share, will happen but at a safer time for all concerned. WEDNESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY NOVEMBER 21 NOVEMBER 22 NOVEMBER 23 NOVEMBER 24 NOVEMBER 25 NOVEMBER 26 NOVEMBER 27 Mostly Sunny Rain AM Showers Rain Rain Partly Cloudy PM Showers 55°F 37°F 50°F 43°F 52°F 44°F 53°F 44°F 51°F 40°F 52°F 40°F 53°F 42°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.
