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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, JUNE 26 2021 | 3A Community News Library considers IGA with Lane Council of Librarians There is a special meet- ing of the Siuslaw Public Library District Board of Directors scheduled for Tuesday, June 29, at 4 p.m. via Zoom. The agenda includes consideration of a pro- posed Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for re- source sharing amongst the Lane Council of Librarians. Per Oregon Governor Kate Brown’s Executive Or- der 20-16 this public meet- ing/public hearing will be conducted virtually by video and telephone on the Zoom platform. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, any member of the public wishing to at- tend this meeting is invited to use the information pro- vided at siuslawlibrary.info. People may also email any written comments to: ref@siuslawlibrary.org pri- or to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29. City Lights spotlights LRP’s ‘Monologues’ Getting rid of 'Huh?' for over 20 years PHOTOS BY KATHLEEN WENZEL/LAST RESORT PLAYERS L Florence's ONLY doctors of audiology Call today to schedule an appointment. 541.991.4475 HEARING ASSOCIATES of Florence Scott C. Anderson, Au.D. Steven G. Anderson, Au.D. ive theater returns to Florence this weekend as Last Resort Players present “The Vagina Monologues,” by Eve Ensler, at City Lights Cinemas. The community seems ready to return to the stage if the four sold-out shows — not appropriate for all audiences — are any indication. The cast includes nine actors (in alphabetical order): Mary Conley, Denise Diamond, Ginny Kelly, Nora Kent, Beth Kilmurray, Justine Parker (pictured at right), Jacquelyn Serrano, Annie Schmidt and Sally Wantz, all performing a monologue about the female anatomy. For more information, visit lastresortplayers.com. $135,000 of PPE distributed to local businesses by city FLORENCE • 1901 Hwy 101, Ste A HearingAssociatesofFlorence.com Celebrating over 30 Years in Real Estate LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED • RESIDENTIAL • LAND • COMMERCIAL • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT • 1870 Hwy. 126, Suite A • PO Box 3040, Florence, OR JIM HOBERG Broker/Owner • • • 541.997.7653 Fax: 541.997.7654 VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW . JIMHOBERG . COM The City of Florence’s Eco- nomic Development team distributed over $135,000 of Personal Protective Equip- ment (PPE) over the last six months to local area busi- nesses. This program was free-of-charge to participate and relieved a financial bur- den to many businesses who had been struggling to choose between protecting their em- ployees and customers from the virus and providing oth- er services that were vital to maintaining or growing their businesses. This program was support- ed by Business Oregon, who purchased the PPE through money received through the CARES Act and distributed to local “depots” across the state for distribution. Busi- nesses signed-up on the city’s website and could receive an allotment at every distribu- tion date, which many busi- nesses did. Over 250 small business- es received PPE in the Flor- ence-area. Because the PPE was purchased by the state, businesses from outside of Florence’s city limits could partake in this program. Businesses from Mapleton, Dunes City and unincorpo- rated Lane County partici- pated. Overall, over 1,500 em- ployees benefited from the PPE distribution. The aver- age business that participat- ed had only 6.2 employees, which is considered a micro- enterprise by the Small Busi- ness Administration. The City of Florence was also able to support local non-profits through the PPE distribution, which was able to benefit over 450 routine volunteers. Throughout the entire process, Florence city staff heard time and time again about how thankful business owners were for the prod- ucts. One business owner even told staff that the financial re- lief that the free PPE gave her the opportunity to purchase Christmas presents for her children because she would not have to purchase PPE for her employees and business. A childcare provider was so thankful for the hand sani- tizer stand because it allowed her to give her students a bit more of independence when they came in from outside. A restaurant owner told us that just the hand sanitizer alone saved her business almost $200 that month. Another business owner told us that he had just ordered automat- ic hand sanitizer stands and had just spent over $500 dol- lars on them! What Does $135,000 of PPE Look Like? • 80,000 disposable masks • 1,940 boxes of disposable gloves • 6,240 packages of disin- fectant wipes • 2,200 cans of aerosol san- itizing spray • 433 gallons of hand san- itizer • 323 touchless thermom- eters • 125 automatic hand sani- tizer stands The City of Florence is thankful to have the oppor- tunity to connect with busi- nesses and support our busi- ness community throughout the pandemic in this mean- ingful way. Florence Habitat for Humanity hosts 4th of July Kids Bike Parade Florence Habitat For Hu- manity is going to celebrate Independence Day on July 4 with a celebration party like it is 1776. This year, Habitat is hosting a Fourth of July Kids Bike Parade. “We are inviting kids of all ages to participate in this community celebration,” said event chair Aric Sned- don. “Decorate your bicycle or wagon in patriotic colors, or create a patriotic costume. This event is designed to give family and friends a chance to be creative.” The parade will begin staging Sunday, July 4, at 10:15 a.m. on Hemlock Street between Rhododen- dron Drive and First Street. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. and will weave its way down Bay Street, through Historic Old Town to Nopal and then onto Second Street, continuing east to Harbor Street and terminating at the Port of Siuslaw Boardwalk. Florence Habitat for Hu- manity Executive Director Janell Morgan said, “We are excited to see what the kids come up with. We know Florence is ready to celebrate SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY JUNE 26 JUNE 27 JUNE 28 JUNE 29 Partly Cloudy Mostly Sunny 69°F 57°F 74°F 56°F AM Clouds/ PM Sun 67°F 56°F and we are excited to bring events to the community.” Parade registration forms are available online at www. florencehabitat.org or at event check in. In addition, Florence Habitat is working with the City of Florence and the Port of Siuslaw to help put on this event. “We couldn’t do it without their partnership,” Sneddon stated. For more information, go to www.florencehabitat.org. WEDNESDAY THURSDAY JUNE 30 JULY 01 FRIDAY JULY 02 Partly Cloudy Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Mostly Sunny 66°F 56°F 68°F 55°F 68°F 54°F 69°F 55°F 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.
