SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2015 Local librarian given ‘Literacy Shout-Out’ On Friday, Feb. 20, Siuslaw Public Library Youth Services Librarian Gayle Waiss received a special “Literacy Shout-Out!” award from the Emerald Empire Reading Council (EERC). Designed to recognize the literacy work of local educators, the award received by Waiss was the first time a librarian had been selected to receive this special recognition. Current EERC presi- dent Lynn Woodworth nominated Waiss for the award and shared the reasons for the special recognition. “Gayle is an amazing children’s librarian whose energy and com- mitment are contagious. As she reads to children, COURTESY PHOTO books come alive,” said Woodworth. “The chil- Siuslaw Public Library board president Ian Jarman and Emerald Empire Reading Council president Lynn dren remain almost Woodworth present Youth Services Librarian Gayle Waiss (center) with a “Literacy Shout-Out!” frozen taking in the sto- meeting of the Siuslaw Public Library her honor at receiving this recognition for ryline, action, problems and solutions.” Waiss received the award at the monthly District Board of Directors, and expressed her work with young readers. Learn how to ferment food for better health Join Laurie Stone at Real Food Co-op on today, Feb. 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. to learn how easy it is to fer- ment foods at home. She will discuss the many health benefits of fermented foods such as increasing the bio-availability of vitamins, increased probiotics, and natural preservation. Fermentation is the process in which a substance breaks down into a simpler substance. Microorganisms like yeast and bacteria play a role in the fermentation process, creating beer, wine, bread, kimchi, yogurt and other foods. Laurie graduated as a Certified Holistic Nutritionalist from the Wellspring School of Healing Arts in June of 2013. She joined her husband, Mark Stone, licensed acupuncturist, in practice at Stonehaven Center of Balance and Well Being in Florence. Laurie’s education had an emphasis on traditional Chinese medicine. She utilizes both TCM and holis- tic approaches to allow for more possibilities in help- ing clients bring balance into their bodies. Laurie is experienced in alternative cooking and meal planning for those with food allergies. She has worked with people who have liver disease, diabetes, menstrual issues, gout, autoimmune disease, and cholesterol issues. She feels that food should be the foundation for the healing process. Laure also believes the body has an innate intelligence giving it the ability to heal itself when it is provided with the nourishment it needs. Real Food Co-op is located at 1379 B Rhododendron Drive Everything in the store is non- GMO and is focused on sourcing locally and in bulk. The store is open to the public. For more information, call 541-997 3396. A weekly roundup of shopping, savings and doings around town. THE OLD SCHOOL FURNITURE STORE 1550 HWY 101 & 6TH 541-997-9424 Monday - Saturday 10-5 FREE FLORENCE DELIVERY NEW FURNITURE ARRIVING WEEKLY FROM GREAT MANUFACTURES ASHLEY / BEST / COASTER / PERDUE / CORSICANA acrauto.com DESKS/OFFICE CHAIRS CURIO CABINETS BOOKCASES/LAMPS MATTRESSES/BED SETS SWIVEL ROCKER RECLINERS ELECTRIC RECLINERS SOFAS/COFFEE TABLES DINETTE SETS • Repairing all makes and models • Serving Florence for 34 years 18 Mon th Unlimi , ted Mileag e Warran ty 1736 West 15th Street • Florence 541-997-6700 joel@acrauto.com WE LOVE SPECIAL ORDERS GIZMO SAYS: COME SEE OUR BARK..... NO BITE!!! BARK SALES Beauty Bark (dyed red or black) Fine or Medium Fir Nuggets • Bark Rock • Hemlock ROCK PRODUCTS GOT SAND? Yes, We Do! We gladly sell to the Public Delivery or Pick-Up By the bucket or by the truck load! STIHL THE #1 SELLING BRAND OF CHAINSAWS & OUTDOOR POWER TOOLS SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS FULL RENTAL SHOP FOR THE HOMEOWNER & CONTRACTOR 1550 HWY. 101 & 6TH STREET 541-997-2653 MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM-5PM Red Cinder Black, Blue and Gray Rock Landscape Rock of any size ( 1ft. - 5 ft.) Round Rock, all sizes Cobble Quarry Rock (1/2 inch - 6 inch) Concrete Mix GARDEN COMPOST Top Soil Mint Compost Come by and browse our full service landscape (Other materials by order) We Have Organic Steer-Plus! products. You want it? We can get it! DEQ: 37943 FLORENCE SAW SHOP CCB: 192681 GIZMO SAYS: COME SEE OUR BARK..... NO BITE!!! ROCK PRODUCTS Red Cinder • Black, Blue and Gray Rock Landscape Rock of any size ( 1ft. - 5 ft.) Round Rock, all sizes Cobble • Quarry Rock (1/2 inch - 6 inch) Concrete Mix 4525 Hwy. 101 Florence DEQ#37943 • CCB#192681 541-997-6300 Driveways and all phases of Excavation CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 10 A