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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 2021 | 3A Community News Oregon Health Authority expands community-based education, outreach PORTLAND—Oregon Health Authority has expanded its mul- tilingual Safe + Strong education and outreach campaign with a new theme and materials to help com- munities find simple, culturally specific information on safely con- necting with family and friends this winter. Led by the theme “Love Finds a Way,” new campaign materials and resources available in 12 languag- es provide fresh public health rec- ommendations on preventing the spread of COVID-19. “Oregonians continue to show their resilience through this pan- demic by finding new ways to stay connected while physically apart,” said Oregon Public Health Direc- tor Rachael Banks. “Whether it is wearing a mask when around any- one you don’t live with — includ- ing close friends and relatives — or keeping our social groups small, love, and a good plan, will keep us strong.” Since launching in April with the support of Brink Communications, the campaign web- site has been a trusted place to get culturally relevant tools and informa- tion, as well as a hub for finding resources like food and rental as- sistance, unemployment benefits and health coverage. The campaign has partnered with more than 170 community-based organizations (CBOs) statewide to expand access to lifesaving information and sup- port. By working directly with com- munity organizations representing groups most affected by health dis- parities, the Safe + Strong campaign Shorewood Senior Living Is about comfort, independence, laughter, good food, health and friendship. New Years Special 950 sq. . two-bedroom two bath fi rst fl oor unit. Outdoor pa o with area to plant fl owers for spring. Full kitchen, large walk-in shower, and a tub for relaxing in the second bathroom. Storage in every room. Lots of natural light. Faces South with view of trees. Rent includes all u li es, three meals per day, Cable, WIFI and more. $3995.00 per month for 2 residents guaranteed price for one year. 541.997.8202 • shorewoodsl.com Just off Highway 126 on Spruce Street 1451 Spruce Street, Florence will help communities continue to make safe choices, while recog- nizing people need simple plans to protect themselves and their fam- ilies. The site’s new “Make a plan” page contains reminders and infor- mation on what activities are low, medium or high risk for spreading COVID-19. “While hope is on its way with the arrival of vaccines, helping our communities understand and ac- cess vital information to continue to stay safe this winter is critical for ev- eryone’s health and well-being,” Banks said. “We know how much people want to gather and spend time with their loved ones. Thankfully, there are safe ways for us to do so without spreading this deadly virus.” OHA data show that 38% of COVID-19 cases have been linked to people who identify as Lati- no/a/x. And more than 50% of cases have been linked to people identify- ing as Black, Asian, American Indi- an/Native Alaskan, Pacific Islander, or Latino/a/x. The state’s history of racism and oppression, as well as in- equitable access to medical services, have exacerbated the impacts of COVID-19 in many communities across the state. Safe + Strong focuses on Orego- nians who are Black, Indigenous and People of Color. The expanded effort will use strategically targeted digital, radio, broadcast, print and other out-of-home advertisements to help create awareness. Online ad- vertisements in 12 languages — En- glish, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Korean, Hmong, Somali, Chuukese, and Marshallese — will connect Oregonians directly to resources and information on the website. The campaign is anchored with two new television spots, available in English and Spanish: • “A Thousand Words” and “En Mil Palabras” • “Across the Way” and “A Través De Todo” Learn more at www.safestron- goregon.org. Florence City Council to meet Monday, Jan. 4 On Monday, Jan. 4 at 5:30 p.m., the Florence City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meet- ing via videoconference for both the outgoing 2020 City Council and the incoming 2021 City Council. Due to COVID-19 re- strictions, citizens will not be able to attend city meet- ings in person. Interest- ed citizens may listen and view the meeting through the ‘GoToWebinar’ plat- form. For access to a link to the meeting, visit the City of Florence website at ci.florence.or.us/council/ city-council-meeting-191. Meetings are also shown live on Cable Channel 191 and online at ci.florence. or.us/citymanager/pub- lic-meetings-live. Those without access to the inter- net or Charter Cable may listen to the meeting live via phone conference line. To do so, contact City Record- er Kelli Weese at 541-997- 3437. Those wishing to ex- press their views to the City Council may do so in the following ways: 1. Submit Written Testi- mony: • Email comments to kel- li.weese@ci.florence.or.us; • Mail to Florence City Hall, Attn: City Council, 250 Highway 101, Florence, OR 97439 • Drop Off at the City of Florence drop box located at Florence City Hall (250 Hwy 101) to the right of the main entrance. ** Note: Written com- ments received at least two hours prior to the meeting (Jan. 4 at 3:30 p.m.), that concern a public hearing or action item on the agenda, or are designated as com- ments to be provided for the meeting, will be distrib- uted to the Florence City Council, posted to the City of Florence website, and made part of the record. 2. Verbal Testimony Citizens may provide ver- bal comments at the meet- ing via the GotoWebinar platform. • Complete a speaker’s card at least 1 hour prior to the start of the meeting (Jan. 4 at 4:30 p.m.). Speakers cards are available online at www.ci.florence.or.us/ council/request-address- city-council-speakers-card or by contacting City Re- corder Kelli Weese at 541- 997-3437. Once a speaker’s card is received, City staff will then contact the speak- er to let them know the process to participate in the meeting, so please include contact information on the speaker’s card. For more information on the City of Florence’s Tem- porary Public Meeting Pol- icies, visit the City of Flor- ence website at ci.florence. or.us/em/public-meeting- during-covid-19. For details regarding the upcoming City Council meeting, please contact City Recorder/Economic Devel- opment Coordinator Kelli Weese at 541-997-3437 or via email at kelli.weese@ci. florence.or.us. Fill out Best Books Questionnaire Apply now for Dunes City Budget Each year, Siuslaw Public Library Adult Services Li- brarian Kevin Mittge pres- ents the “Best Books” of the previous year in a fast-mov- ing “60 books in 60 min- utes” program around the end of February. Even though the library won’t be hosting an in-per- son program this year, there will be a virtual presentation online, with follow-up vid- eos posted to the library’s YouTube channel. The library asks for in- put from library patrons each year as to their favor- ite books of the year. If you would like to provide input as to your favorite books of 2020, please click on the link on the library’s website at www.siuslawlibrary.info. The link is the poster en- titled “Best Books 2020 Sur- vey” on the scrolling screen in the middle of the page. The Siuslaw Public Li- brary will not share your name or email address with anyone else. Only a selec- tion of books will be pre- sented in the program — we have to make some choices to keep the program lim- ited to an hour! — but all books recommended will be included in the booklist provided. Dunes City’s Budget Committee is seeking five additional members to re- place vacancies created as terms ended or members were elected to the Dunes City Council. This is the group that helps guide the fiscal future of the city by setting spending guidelines and recommends projects to pursue for the upcoming fiscal year. If you want to learn more about how the city’s fund- ing is obtained and how the money is spent, and you want to get involved, this may be the ideal place for you to serve. If you would like to volunteer, please stop by Dunes City Hall, 82877 Spruce St. in Westlake, or call 541-997-3338 after Jan. 4, 2021, to obtain an appli- cation. The application is also available at www.du- nescity.com. There is no cutoff date for applications; however, early applicants may be ap- pointed by the Dunes City Council at its next regular- ly scheduled time, which is the fourth Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. Applicants will be no- tified of the date the city council will consider their application and should plan on attending the meeting. All applicants must re- side in Dunes City. WEDNESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY JANUARY 2 JANUARY 3 JANUARY 4 JANUARY 5 JANUARY 6 JANUARY 7 JANUARY 8 Rain/wind Showers Rain Rain Rain Showers Showers 52°F 46°F 52°F 45°F 50°F 45°F 51°F 43°F 49°F 41°F 49°F 42°F 49°F 41°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. T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM /S IUSLAW N EWS @S IUSLAW N EWS