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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 | 7A PREPARE from page 1A “The anniversary of the devastating wildfires that affected so many Orego- nians last year falls during Preparedness Month and on top of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic,” said OHA Behavioral Health Director Steve Al- len. “People often experi- ence heightened distress surrounding the anniver- sary of a disaster event, so it’s a good time to recog- nize and work to support ourselves, our families and our community’s emotional health needs right along with our other preparedness activities.” Allen says Prepared- ness Month is a good time to empower community members to take action by preparing for the next public health emergency. That preparation can dis- place fear of disasters. “Kits and plans are a starting point and what we put in them can save lives and also bring com- fort,” says Allen, not- ing how including a few fun activities or toys can make a difference for kids. “When it comes to protecting our emotion- al health, sometimes it’s about having healthy cop- ing strategies.” Some of these coping strategies include taking care of your body through sleep, exercise and healthy eating; taking lots of breaks to unwind or help strong feelings fade; stay- ing informed while still avoiding exposure to too much news; and reaching out for help when needed. Children and youth can be especially vulnerable to stress during and after emergencies. Communi- ties can support them by encouraging them to par- We are open and ready to assist you! Johnston Motor Company Since 1939 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 ticipate in their families’ preparedness activities in age-appropriate ways. After a disaster, adults can help kids by encour- aging them to share what they’re thinking, answer their questions, limit their exposure to media cover- age of disasters, keep to routines, and get them support when they need it. Emergency man- agement professionals around the country chose the theme “Honor with Action” for this year’s Pre- paredness Month. After the wide range of disas- ters this past year, it fits well with OHA’s emphasis on emotional health pre- paredness and recovery. “Our social connections are an important part of what make us resilient,” Allen says. “The pandem- ic, along with the wild- fires disaster, has made it hard to stay connected, but it is more important than ever to re-establish connections or build new ones. Take time to honor the losses of the past year by reaching out to loved ones and neighbors. Also, reach out to survivors and see what help they need.” If you or someone you know is thinking of harm- ing themselves or needs help because of drug or alcohol use, call Lines for Life which is a 24/7 cri- sis line at 800-273-8255. Lines for Life also offers LEVY from page 1A detailed budgetary pro- cess both districts under- go each fiscal cycle and the mindful manner in which he and his staff approach the process. “The board of directors have been very prudent in making sure that every sin- gle dollar received in rev- enue is spent openly and wisely. As a public agency our budget, including all our expenses, is open to review by our citizens and we are happy to answer any questions on our finances,” Schick said. “We have been able to maintain our ser- vice levels despite increas- es in healthcare and other benefit costs, and increases in the costs of equipment, fuel and medical supplies.” He also points out the paramedic wage scale has been frozen at 2018 levels, which was a proposal for- warded by WLAD employ- ees to ensure the district can remain in good shape financially. The decision to ask for a new levy was discussed in detail at prior WLFEA board meetings, with di- rectors voting to send the request to voters. Former WLAD Direc- tor Farnsworth has stated if the costs to run the de- partment were reduced, the levy would not be needed. He said he believes the wages paid to WLAD employees are inexplica- bly high and should be re- duced to cut unreasonable September 2021 A Special Supplement to Your community partner. peacehealth.org/Florence Siuslaw News After the Storm Why hire a disaster restoration service 72-Hour Emergency Kit Creating an emergency kit with WLEOG View this section online @thesiuslawnews.com EmergencyPreparedness Preparing for Uncertainty How much should you stockpile in an emergency? Published today in the Siuslaw News tax. A few even directly oppose the levy. The reasons given for this opposition are cen- tered around high salaries paid to WLAD employees and unrealized financial savings expected after the administrative functions of the two districts were merged, among others. There is also a con- tingent within the com- munity who believe that residents would be better served by a private com- pany model rather than the publicly funded model now in place. Schick has responded to these criticisms, citing the Faith – Friendship - Fellowship – Fun To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441 BAHA’I FAITH OF FLORENCE FOURSQUARE CHURCH Ongoing Devotions, Study Circles, Services to the 1624 Highway 101 (next to A&W) –- 997-6337 Community, Join us on Facebook. Join your friends via zoom, Monday’s 7:30-8:30p.m. Pastor George Pagel – Something for the entire family. Sun. Services: 9:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. “SPIRITUAL CONVERSATIONS” Wednesday Bible Study returns this Fall. Florence Baha’i Community For info: 541-590-0779 Website: fl orence4square.com THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST NEW LIFE LUTHERAN E.L.C.A. OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 21st & Spruce Streets—997-8113 2705 Munsel Lake Road, All are welcome! Pastor, Paul Strike • All are welcome. Sunday Worship Services are at 10 AM & 11:15 AM. Sunday in-person worship service@ 10:30. Bishop Larry Farnsworth 541-999-1979 Also available to you on website www.fl orencenewlifelutheran.org. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 4590 Hwy. 101, Across from Fred Meyer –- 997-7418 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW Sunday School, 9:30a.m. – Worship, 10:45 3996 N Hwy 101 541-997-7136 Wed. Prayer - 6:00 p.m. – Internet and in person Sunday services at 10AM, Wed. Ministries 1-8 Grade 7 p.m. Call the church for details. Reverend Greg Wood CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD All Welcome. Come as you are. Corner of 10th & Maple- 541-997-3533 Sunday Services are 9am and 11am and on RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) Facebook live and KCST at 11am “War is still not the answer.” FCNL Wednesdays at 7pm We meet Sunday’s at 11am in our homes. https://www.fl orencecrossroadag.org/church-online Call 408-482-1141 or 541-997-4237 for locations. Other platforms update after the service. fl orencecrossroadag.org RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, L.C.M.S. offi ce@fl orencecrossroadag.org Worship Services 10 am • Bible Study 9:00 am Pastor Steve Waterman FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 85294 Hwy. 101 S. – 997-8038 2nd & Ivy - 541-997-2961 - Non-Denominational DVD of Weekly worship service available. Service is on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. www.puppro.wixite.com/rlcfl orence Sunday Service also streaming live at 10:00 am at fl orencechurch.com 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. 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 CHURCH DIRECTORY F LO E N C R 1285 Bay Street, Old Town Florence (541) 902-8338 www.1285Restobar.com specialized support for se- niors, military members, youth and those facing racial equity concerns. In addition, it provides spe- cialized services through its COVID-19 & Oregon Wildfire Outreach Pro- gram. Find more infor- mation at www.linesfor- life.org. Other services: • Call to Safety provides support for persons of all genders facing domestic and sexual violence. Call or text 503-235-5333 or visit calltosafety.org. • Wildfire-focused sup- port can be reached at https://www.safestron- goregon.org/. • More mental health resources for the public are available at https:// w w w. o re g on . g ov / o h a / HSD/AMH/Pages/Get- Help.aspx costs. Farnsworth and oth- er community members have paid for and printed informational materials and run advertisements in local media outlets, in- cluding the Siuslaw News, detailing his position. Schick has gone on the record disputing the inter- pretations of Farnsworth and remains convinced the approval of the levy is central to maintaining the current level of service provided to area residents. “I am very concerned that the false and mis- leading information be- ing actively put out by Farnsworth, Marks, and Pilcher in the Siuslaw News is not being coun- tered by actual facts, easily confirmed facts. I think our citizens deserve to see both sides and I would be happy to provide an alter- native view to the distor- tions being presented by this extremely small but vocal opposition group,” Schick said. Additional in-depth in- formation regarding the vote to authorize the levy will be included in the Nov. 2 Election coverage. For more information on WLAD, visit www. westernlaneambulance. com. Do you part and volunteer today to help support these organizations in our community. Habitat for Humanity Florence Habitat ReStore Volunteer to help Florence Habitat forHumanity ReStore. From customerservice to donation coordination, there’s a volunteer opportunity for you! Our greatest need right now is cashiers. We are grateful for your continued support! 541-997-5834 | 2016 Hwy 101, Florence • 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 FLORENCE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 87738 Hwy 101 at Heceta Beach Road RUAUU? All are welcome to explore the answer. Until it is safe to meet in person, Sunday Worship Services are available 24/7 on our website: www.florenceuuf.org FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025 Link to Sunday services at www.fl orenceunitedmethodist.org or fi nd us on Facebook. Saving men one PSA test at a time. “Someone to talk to...who understands!” 541-997-6626 • maribob@oregonfast.net www.ustoofl orence.org Give us a call 541-997-3441 to get us your updates or email to: mberg@thesiuslawnews.com To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441