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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 | 7B Pointers On Preparing For Power Outages IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON COUNTY OF LANE In the matter of the estate of, EDWARD L. PETRY, DECEASED Case No.: 19PB06817 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the under- signed has been ap- pointed personal rep- resentative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned per- sonal representative at P. O. Box B, Florence, Oregon, 97439, within four months after the date of fi rst publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be aff ect- ed by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representa- tive, or the attorney for the personal represen- tative, Scott T. Bailey, At- torney at Law, P.C. at P.O. Box B, Florence, Oregon 97439. Dated and fi rst pub- lished September 8, 2021. /s/David Petry Personal Representa- tive Publication Dates: September 8, 15, & 22, 2021 (NAPS)—More Americans suff ered extended power out- ages in 2020 than any year since Superstorm Sandy struck the New York area in 2012, accord- ing to Generac, owners of Power Outage Central, a real-time out- age tracking service that mon- itors outages throughout the United States. “In 2020, more than one out of three Americans experienced a power outage, and the U.S. power grid suff ered more out- age hours than it has in years,” said Russ Minick, chief market- ing offi cer for Wisconsin-based Generac. “With people still working, learning and shopping from home, everyone must pre- pare earlier for outages that ac- company severe weather.” Outages are statistically much more common than many other threats to the home, according to Generac’s data. 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Solar ener- Business & Service Directory generators and PWRcell battery storage systems. Eff ectively, they’re making their homes a sanctuary against Mother Na- ture’s threats.” Picking the correct solution varies for every homeowner, said Stephen Cruise of Genera- tor Supercenter, a Texas-based provider of power solutions. “A generator will run nearly indef- initely on propane or natural gas,” he said. “With correct pow- er management, a solar energy storage system can also power the whole home for extended periods. It comes down to pref- erence, local codes and budget. Th e best place to start is fi nding a great local installer who can help make the decision easy.” “Authorized dealers and in- stallers know local codes and are factory trained,” said Minick. “Th ey’re experts in local needs and can provide a one-stop solution for every homeowner.” All the resources needed to ac- quire and install backup power are available at www.generac. com. 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