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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2021 | 5A What’s happening in the Siuslaw region Tuesdays Florence Rotary Club Noon; Zoom attendance possible Lunch purchase available Florence Events Center theflorencerotary.org KXCR Station, 1509 Ninth St., and streaming at 90.7 FM. Aug. 27 Wall Flowers & Wine 6 p.m.; tickets required Artist John Leasure presents “Turtle Flight” Florence Events Center eventcenter.org Lane County Drive Thru Vaccination Clinic 1 to 3 p.m.; free to all Open to 12+; get $50 Hosted by Lane County Public Florence Farmers Health and partners Market Siuslaw Middle School, 2525 Oak Last Resort Players 3 to 6 p.m.; open to public Hold Auditions for St.; www.LaneCounty.org/ Fresh produce and local products VaxClinics. COVID-19 “John & Jen” Intersection of Kingwood and 6:30 to 9 p.m.; open to sing- Bay streets er-actors stage age 20 to 45 Aug. 25 Florence Unitarian Universalist Grant Writing Workshop Wednesdays Fellowship, 87738 Highway 101 5 p.m.; open to public lastresortplayers.com Florence Kiwanis Club Lane County Cultural Coalition Noon; Zoom attendance possible and FRAA present workshop Aug. 28 Lunch purchase available Florence Regional Arts Alliance LRP Holds Auditions for Florence Golf Links www.florencekiwanis.org FEC 25 Year Celebration “John & Jen” Noon to 2:30 p.m.; open to sing- 5:30 to 10 p.m.; open to public Aug. 21 er-actors stage age 20 to 45 Live music, free food, BJ’s Ice Florence Unitarian Universalist Take-Out Pancake Cream, fun and games Fellowship, 87738 Highway 101 Breakfast Florence Events Center, 715 lastresortplayers.com 8 to 11 a.m.; by donation Quince St. Supports the Pregnancy and Siuslaw Student Art Parenting Center in a drive-thru Cornhole Tournament Show “We Built This format 6:15 p.m.; $20 team entry City on Heart & Soul” First Baptist Church parking lot, Florence Events Center 5 to 7 p.m.; open to public 1935 25th St. www.eventcenter.org/general/ Proceeds will go to the students page/cornhole-tournament Florence Events Center, 715 KXCR hosts fundraiser Quince St. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; open to public A Weekly Listing of Community Events in the Florence Area Submit all events information to PressReleases@TheSiuslawNews.com ESTATE JEWELRY AND ANTIQUE FURNITURE!!! We buy, sell and consign quality estate/heirloom jewelry & furniture. Gold, silver, platinum jewelry with precious & semi precious stones. Auto, Home, Life, Business Flood, Antique Auto, RV’s Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Supplements Health Insurance Phone (541) 997-9497 1234 Rhododendron Dr / Florence Call 541-997-8104, Florence Antiques & Coast Jewelers Us TOO Florence Prostate Cancer Education Support on the Oregon Coast www.ustooflorence.org BOTH MEETINGS ARE CURRENTLY ON HOLD. WATCH SIUSLAW NEWS FOR RESUMPTION • Tuesday Evening Group (2nd Tuesday) 5-7 p.m. - Ichiban Chinese/Japanese Restaurant • Urologist Dr. Bryan Mehlhaff attends. • Tuesday Lunch Group (3rd Tuesday) 12 noon – 1:00 p.m. – Ichiban Chinese/Japanese Restaurant • Urologist Dr. Roger McKimmy attends. Contact Bob for more information: (H) 541-997-6626 • (C) 541-999-4239 maribob@oregonfast.net Alva Bracey Call, Text or Email Cell: 541-505-1180 Alva@CBCoast.com 541-997-7777 100 Hwy. 101, Florence, OR Janey Turner was a guest at the Lighthouse Inn located just north of the location of the fire and wit- nessed the fire and emergency response. “It was a huge explosion, which woke us up,” she said. “We came outside and there was a big burst of fire and smoke that just ex- ploded into the sky. There was a lot of noise and it was really scary to watch. I wasn’t sure if we were going to be safe, but the fire department got here really quick.” The investigation into the cause of the fire is underway and is being led by SVFR Fire Marshal Tony Miller, who has been at the scene on multiple occasions since the initial early morning call reporting the blaze. SVFR maintained a cordon around the restaurant property for much of the day on Wednesday, releasing the scene for clean-up to begin after insuring the fire was completely out. Repair crews worked on the scene Thursday to clean the debris LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTERS Tires • Brakes • Shocks Alignments 4325 Highway 101 Florence, OR 97439 541-997-7178 COAST REAL ESTATE This message is sponsored by Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue. FIRE PREVENTION GUIDE | AT HOME wood, pellets, oil and pro- pane. Households may be el- igible for this assistance even if they received assis- tance through LIHEAP or CARES. To be eligible for ARPA funding, households must live in Lane County, be at or below 60% of area me- dian income, and the ac- count holder must live in the household. To get on the waiting SAFETY TIPS Here are some preparedness tips from the NFPA: To prevent embers from ignit- ing your home, clear leaves and other debris from gutters, eaves, porches and decks. Remove dead vegetation and other items from under your deck or porch, and within 10 feet of the house. Remove flammable materials within 30 feet of your home’s founda- tion and outbuild- ings. Wildfires can spread to tree tops, so prune your trees so the lowest branches are 6 to 10 feet from the ground. Keep your lawn hydrated and main- tained, as dry grass Will your home be spared? Loss prevention reminders: Keep a clear space around the house, free of brush or debris. Flammables stored safely. Fire extinguishers & smoke alarms in good working order. Woodstoves, heaters clean & in good repair. Electric outlets not overloaded . and shrubs are fuel for wildfire. STAY ALERT Wildfires generate media atten- tion, so stay tuned to your local news stations for the latest updates on wildfire activity. If your neighborhood or region is under an evacuation order, be sure to follow the guidance of your local officials. The NFPA recommends leaving as early as possible, even before you’re told to evacuate. Promptly leaving your home and neighborhood clears roads for firefighters to get equipment in place to fight the fire. e Graham e l y a ! K Kaylee won a $100.00 gift certifi cate for her winning photo in the recent Fishing Photo Contest sponsored by FederatedSeafood.com and Siuslaw News. We are open for dine-in, take-out, sidewalk & patio seating We are doing everything we can to safely serve our community. We are open: Noon to 8pm every day 2020 VOTED F BEST O E Nearly 45 million homes abut or intermingle with wildlands and more than 72,000 U.S. communi- ties are now at risk of wildfires, according to the National Fire Protection Association. But how do you know if you fall into this category? One way to know is to contact your local planning and zoning office to find out if your home is in a wildfire risk area, and if there are specific local or county ordinances you should be following. If you are part of a homeown- ers association, work collabora- tively to identify regulations that incorporate preparedness land- scaping, home design and build- ing material use. You can also talk to your local fire department about how to pre- pare and when to evacuate in the event of a wildfire. The more pre- pared you and your neighbors are, the better chance you’ll have of avoiding injury during a wildfire. list, visit www.lanecounty. org/arpa or call 541-682- 3378. Households will be connected with a lo- cal social service agency who will screen for eligi- bility. If the waiting list is full, applicants can check back the first business day of the following month. The ARPA Program will run through Sept. 30, 2022 or until funds are expend- ed. Congratulations Wildfire Preparedness Tips When you think of dangerous fi res, your mind likely associates them with your home, offi ce or other structures. But wildfi res have become a dev- astating force of nature leaving millions of people displaced or evacuated from their homes. and burnt materials which littered the restaurant parking lot. Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue pro- vides an all-hazards emergency response to 14,000 people over 98 square miles. Western Lane Ambulance District pro- vides emergency medical service (EMS) to 17,500 people over 564 square miles. Together, the agencies include full-time, part-time and volunteer personnel that respond to an average of 3,800 calls per year. On Oct. 1, 2019, the administrative offices of Siuslaw Valley Fire/Rescue and Western Lane Ambulance District com- bined to form Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority. County distributes funds to residents in need As of Aug. 17, the Lane County Human Services Division will provide funds available to help low-income households with their home heating and energy bills through the Federal American Res- cue Plan Act (ARPA). ARPA payments can be applied to electricity, gas, Broker Your goals are my top priority. Let’s get together! COURTESY PHOTOS Emergency crews battled a blaze at the Florence Dairy Queen early morning Wednesday. FIRE from page 1A F LO E N C R 1285 Bay Street, Old Town Florence (541) 902-8338 www.1285Restobar.com We are open and ready to assist you! Call for a free quote or policy review! 541-997-8574 www.streetsinsurance.com Is Your Insurance Policy ready for a fire claim? If you are a Homeowner: Will your coverage be enough to replace the home? Will the personal property coverage be enough to re- place your stuff? If you are a Renter: Do you have enough cover- age to replace your stuff? Do you have enough liability coverage to pay if you are at fault for the fire? Take time to review your options before the fire! Johnston Motor Company Since 1939 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475
