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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2021 | 7A Western Lane Ambulance seeks to renew levy In November, local vot- ers will decide whether to renew a five-year supple- mental levy to fund the Western Lane Ambulance District. The levy, which makes up 26% of the dis- trict’s operational funds, is critical for maintaining current services in Flor- ence and surrounding ar- eas, Fire and EMS Chief Michael Schick said in a recent interview. The proposed levy re- 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 E BEST O F LO E N C R 1285 Bay Street, Old Town Florence (541) 902-8338 www.1285Restobar.com A weekly roundup of shopping, savings and doings around town. Make your life easier with HONDA. Florence Saw Shop is your local HONDA Power equipment dealer. Come see our selection of Generators, Mowers, Tillers and Pumps. O LD SC H O OL RECLINE & REWIND WITH POWER BOOST FABRIC AND LEATHER 1550 6TH ST. & HWY 101 MONDAY—SATURDAY 10-5 541-997-9424 BARGAINS OF THE MONTH TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 1750 HIGHWAY 126 DUNES VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER FLORENCE, OR PHONE (541) 997-8024 SALE DATE: AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 31, 2021 SAVE $ 6 14.99 Filtrete™ Ultra Allergen Furnace Filters F 870 550/568/576/584 F6 #F 870 550 newal will mean no in- crease in taxes because it maintains the current funding level of 45 cents per $1,000 of assessed home value. For a home in Florence with a me- dian assessed value of $204,000, the cost would be $92 a year, or less than $8 a month. The five-year levy received the support of 78% of voters in the 2016 election. The administrative of- fices of Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue and Western Lane Ambulance District combined in 2019 to form the Western Lane Fire & EMS Authority (WLFEA). The next step will be to combine operational per- sonnel into the Authority, Schick said. This union is expected to save taxpay- er dollars in the long run by avoiding the duplica- tion of administrative and bookkeeping costs as well as the ability to share per- sonnel as needed. A transition date hasn’t yet been set for the move, but Schick said admin- istrative staff is recom- mending that the Board of Directors approve the move for July 1, 2022, as a potential start date. Though the two agen- cies are sharing some re- sources currently, an offi- cial merger of the districts would require approval by voters. “Recent polls have in- dicated strong support, but a complete transition is likely four to five years out,” Schick said. Directors from both agencies have expressed an interest in making sure that the expansion of the authority will work as planned before commit- ting to a full merger. According to Schick, the arrangement between local fire and ambulance agencies allows more flex- ibility in answering calls. He said it is possible to staff up to four or five am- bulances at one time us- ing personnel from both agencies. Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue has nine career firefighters, three part- time firefighters and about 35 volunteer firefighters. Some of the part-time po- sitions are shared between the two agencies. Some of the many ben- efits of moving forward with the union includes retaining a publicly fund- ed EMS service under local control, which en- sures that citizens receive consistent high-level emergency medical care, delivered by trained and certified emergency med- ical responders who live and work in our commu- nity. “Our district is 564 square miles—there’s a lot of territory to cover,” Schick said. “We believe that we would have fewer ambulances available in western Lane County if a private service was put into place.” For more information, visit www.wlfea.org. ATHLETES from page 1A for unvaccinated athletes should be through Thurs- However, unvaccinated day, Sept. 2, and able to re- athletes do need to con- sume normal activities on tinue to isolate for the full Friday, Sept. 3. 14 day period, as recom- Siuslaw School Dis- mended by Lane County trict is working closely Public Health. With the with Lane County Public current surge of cases in Health to respond to this Lane County, the 10 day news to protect the health isolation option is not of the community. People available. can contact Lane County The period of isolation Public Health at 541-682- 1380 on the COVID-19 Hotline if they have any questions related to the isolation period guide- lines. Full football team activ- ities can resume on Sept. 3 after the primary isolation of unvaccinated players has been completed, with- out the development of any further positive cases amongst the team. Faith – Friendship - Fellowship – Fun CHURCH DIRECTORY To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441 BAHA’I FAITH OF FLORENCE FLORENCE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP Ongoing Devotions, Study Circles, Services to the 87738 Hwy 101 at Heceta Beach Road Community, Join us on Facebook. RUAUU? All are welcome to explore the answer. Join your friends via zoom, Monday’s 7:30-8:30p.m. Until it is safe to meet in person, Sunday Worship Services “SPIRITUAL CONVERSATIONS” are available 24/7 on our website: www.florenceuuf.org Florence Baha’i Community For info: 541-590-0779 BAY BERRY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Friday Evenings – 7 PM SINGSPIRATION You are invited to come and sing your favorite Ole Time Gospel songs. Come and enjoy a time of fellowship & refreshments before we sing. NEW LOCATION Now Meeting in Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church at 1935 East 25th Street For Info: Jack - 541-999-8278 or Ron - mccrary9483@gmail.com THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 2705 Munsel Lake Road, All are welcome! Sunday Worship Services are at 10 AM & 11:15 AM. Bishop Larry Farnsworth 541-999-1979 COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 4590 Hwy. 101, Across from Fred Meyer –- 997-7418 Sunday School, 9:30a.m. – Worship, 10:45 Wed. Prayer - 6:00 p.m. – Wed. Ministries 1-8 Grade 7 p.m. OUR SHOWROOMS ARE FULL! NEW FURNITURE WEEKLY! FREE IN TOWN DELIVERY Great Values Everyday Ashley Furniture Best Recliners Corsicana Mattresses Open 10-5 Monday –Saturday 1550 6th St. & Hwy 101 541-997-9424 CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD Corner of 10th & Maple- 541-997-3533 Sunday Services are 9am and 11am and on Facebook live and KCST at 11am Wednesdays at 7pm https://www.fl orencecrossroadag.org/church-online Other platforms update after the service. fl orencecrossroadag.org offi ce@fl orencecrossroadag.org FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2nd & Ivy - 541-997-2961 - Non-Denominational Service is on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service also streaming live at 10:00 am at fl orencechurch.com FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025 Link to Sunday services at www.fl orenceunitedmethodist.org or fi nd us on Facebook. FOURSQUARE CHURCH 1624 Highway 101 (next to A&W) –- 997-6337 Pastor George Pagel – Something for the entire family. Sun. Services: 9:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study returns this Fall. Website: fl orence4square.com NEW LIFE LUTHERAN E.L.C.A. 21st & Spruce Streets—997-8113 Interim Pastor David Brauer-Rieke, All are welcome. Sunday in-person worship service@ 10:30. Also available to you on website www.fl orencenewlifelutheran.org. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW 3996 N Hwy 101 541-997-7136 Internet and in person Sunday services at 10AM, Call the church for details. Reverend Greg Wood All Welcome. Come as you are. RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) “War is still not the answer.” FCNL We meet Sunday’s at 11am in our homes. Call 408-482-1141 or 541-997-4237 for locations. RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, L.C.M.S. Worship Services 10 am • Bible Study 9:00 am Pastor Steve Waterman 85294 Hwy. 101 S. – 997-8038 DVD of Weekly worship service available. www.puppro.wixite.com/rlcfl orence ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL Church Welcomes You FLORENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST Worship Sun. 9am Wed 11am 2135 19th St. Pre-Denominational (Romans 16:16) 541-997-6600 standssecretary19@gmail.com Labyrinth & 1833 Tamarack Street Garden daily 8am-5pm (2 blocks east of Hwy. 101 on 18th St.) “Be the change.” Bible Study: Sunday 10 a.m.; Worship: Sunday 11 a.m. www.churchofchristfl orence.org SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF THE DUNES CATHOLIC CHURCH FLORENCE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312 1318 Rhododendron Dr. • 541-997-2523 COVID-19 Compliant Masses have been scheduled. Sunday Service 11am ( Children Sunday School) Please call our offi ce for details. Mid-Week Activities, all ages. FLORENCE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 4445 Hwy 101 (South of Fred Meyer) – 997-3951 Worship on Saturday 11:00 A.M. Adult/Children’s Sabbath School 10:00 A.M. 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