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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
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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-
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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.
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that would be impossible
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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.
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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.
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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.
