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2B | SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2021 | SIUSLAW NEWS CARS from page 1B abide by the Oregon Health Authority’s guidelines in ef- fect at the time, and to bring their patience and good manners when attending, dining or shopping.” Friday starts with an all-comers “Kool Car Stand-Around” show-and- shine at the Port of Siuslaw parking lot at the east end of Bay Street There will be food, music and 100+ cars on display, including the 2019 event winners. Own- ers of any classic car are welcome to exhibit along with the invited vehicles. Rods N Rhodies’ main event takes place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Bay Street. The event also includes a classic Saturday night cruise in and around Old Town, a poker walk and raffles with lots of prizes and awards for the exhibitors. We are open and ready to assist you! Music from the 1950s to the ’70s will be provid- ed all weekend by Russ Strohmeyer, a popular DJ on the car show circuit. “He’s a master, a car en- thusiast, and his DJ equip- ment is to die for,” said Cargill. Bargain hunters can pick up a guide to the Commu- nity-wide Garage Sale at the Siuslaw News office, 148 Maple St., at TheSiu- slawNews.com and in the Wednesday and Saturday editions of the newspaper that week. Maps will also be available at Florence- Chamber.com. People can then cruise the bargain trail all week- end to stop by dozens of commercial and private sales all over town. On Saturday, Bay Street will be blocked to regular traffic beginning at 7 a.m. for exhibitors to enter at the west end at Kingwood. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. cars will be on display along both sides of the street, there will be themed music, and raffle tickets for sale with a different win- ner’s name drawn every half hour. The awards presentation begins at 4 p.m. with ex- hibitors vying for the Mer- chant Award, Children’s Choice Award, Peoples’ Choice Award, and Best of Show Award. Visitors are invited to vote for the Peo- ples’ Choice by obtaining a ballot in Old Town and returning it by 3 p.m. According to Cargill, “Rod” and “Rhody” — re- tired teachers in blue and pink overalls like mechan- ics wore back in the day — will help kids with a special ballot for the Children’s Choice Award. Kids who vote receive a small goodie bag. “The couple will also inform the public about the Rods N Rhodies, Inc.’s Transportation Solutions Project, which assists lo- cal families in need with transportation solutions,” Cargill added. At 4:15 p.m., immedi- ately following the awards presentation, cruisers will begin the annual classic car cruise in and around His- toric Old Town. “The cruise is one of the public’s and exhibitors’ fa- vorite events during the weekend,” said Cargill. “Low and slow is the goal.” Rods N Rhodies uses this annual event as a benefit to highlight Rods N Rhodies, Inc. and its Transportation Solutions Project. “Most of us go through day-to-day activities with- out even thinking about how we will get to where we want to go,” Cargill said. “We have the means of transportation that is reliable and comfortable. However, within our com- munity, there are those who struggle to make ends meet and don’t have that luxury. “Many families who do own transportation may not have the means to properly maintain the vehicle for safety and reli- ability. Sometimes it comes down to a choice between the car or food, clothing, or housing. An unexpected flat tire has been known to cost a person a job for mak- ing them late. A burned- out headlight or taillight yields an expensive cita- tion. Worn out windshield wipers can impair vision leading to an accident. We want to change that for as many as possible.” There are multiple levels of opportunity for busi- nesses and individuals to sponsor various aspects of Rods N Rhodies during this year’s event or support their year-around charita- ble work. Contact Rods N Rhodies President Gary Cargill at 541-999-6513 or flor- encerodsnrhodies@gmail. com. LITTLE from page 1B scribed my pain level at a 7 or 8, I realized, according to this interpretation, I was only a 4 or 5 with an occa- sional 6 during my most serious exacerbations. When I looked at the in- terpretations of pain at the 8, 9 or 10 levels I realized I have never been to these levels. The two pitfalls that many injured athlete’s make are: Saying your pain is a 12 on a scale of 1-10. 2. Smiling and convers- ing, and then saying your pain is a 10. The description of a lev- el 8 pain is: INTENSE. You have trouble talking and physical activity is severe- ly limited. A 9 is: EXCRU- CIATING. You cannot do regular activities and can- not converse without cry- ing out. (When I broke my ankle on my front porch, about a decade ago, my conversing probably woke up the neighborhood and I apologize for my inap- propriate language I may have uttered.) A 10 is: UNSPEAKABLE. Worst pain imaginable. Very few people ever experience this level. There is a poster that is on the wall of many locker rooms across the country. It is a quote from the late Coach Vince Lombardi of the 1960’s Green Bay Pack- ers. It says there is no gain without pain. I have learned through experience that pain is a signal by your body to BACK OFF. You may want to rest, if only for a short time, to allow your body to recover. It does not mean there will not be temporary pain experienced by most ath- letes. In my current rehab from surgery, I was told pain is to be avoided in my therapy as the repair may be compromised. All athletes will experi- ence pain to some degree while playing. Be watch- ful if the pain interferes with the ability of the athlete to compete. Fall sports GO!!! Johnston Motor Company Since 1939 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 not only read these de- scriptions I asked for a print out. Where I once de- Do you part and volunteer today to help support these organizations in our community. Habitat for Humanity Florence Habitat ReStore Volunteer Opportunities • AM shift is 9-1, PM shift is 1-5 Contact Ivy 541-902-9227 ext. 101 www.fl orencehabitat.org Helping Hands Coalition We are in need of volunteers on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. We need volunteers to serve food, set up for meals and also prepare meals beginning at 11:00 am and fi nishing at 2:00pm. New Location: Community Baptist Church, 4590 Hwy. 101, Florence (Across from Fred Meyer) Oregon Coast Humane Society relies heavily on volunteers. There are many opportunities to volunteer and a variety of skills and talents are always in need. Volunteer interest forms may be found online, at the shelter and at our Thrift Shop on Bay Street. www.oregoncoasthumanesociety.org/volunteer/ Us Too Florence Saving men one PSA test at a time. “Someone to talk to...who understands!” 541-997-6626 • maribob@oregonfast.net www.ustoofl orence.org We couldn’t be prouder to be your community partner. 290+ PPP loan applications funded in our Florence community To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441 $14.7 Million Join a League! 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