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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2015 Culvert work to restrict traffic on Quince, 101 A contractor for ODOT will conduct exploratory work on culverts in the Florence area this week, creating intermit- tent lane restrictions on Quince Street and Highway 101. Beginning yesterday, April 28, and continuing through Thursday, April 30, the con- tractor will be closing lanes on Quince Street, between 10th Street and Highway 101, and on northbound Highway 101, between Quince and 28th streets. Closures may occur between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. During the lane closures, motorists will be directed to the available lane of travel via electronic reader boards. No significant delays are expect- ed. The culvert exploration is associated with a project to replace the storm drain liner beneath Quince Street and install a culvert liner beneath Highway 101. Construction of that project will occur in September. 3 A Greener way of life 2015 Greener Florence Awards go to Food Share, Morgan Country Kitchen PHOTOS BY CHANTELLE MEYER/SIUSLAW NEWS Florence Council President Joshua Greene and City Manager Erin Reynolds award Florence Food Share (left) and Morgan’s Country Kitchen (right) the 2015 Greener Florence Awards on Monday, April 20. The City of Florence rec- ognized and supported this business and service organization because they are mindful of their impact on the envi- ronment. All the applicants, which included Real Food Co-Op, Helping Hands and Siuslaw Genealogical Society, gave extra effort to reduce, reuse, recycle or compost in 2015. The award recipients received a certificate signed by Mayor Joe Henry and a plaque inscription on view in the Florence City Hall lobby, 250 Highway 101. PeaceHealth Hospice receives WLCF grant PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Hospice has received a $1,000 grant from Western Lane Community Foundation (WLCF) to help fund the annu- al Light Up A Life (LUAL) event held in December. LUAL is an annual fundrais- er and memorial service com- bined, sponsored by Peace Harbor Hospice Board. Kathy Murphy, manager of Home Care Services, received the check at a Rotary luncheon in March. “The Light Up A Life event provides an opportunity for families to come together as a community to reflect, remem- Davis Carnival returns for 65th appearance! ber and honor loved ones who have passed,” said Murphy. “It helps increase awareness of health care needs during the end-of-life process and how hospice can help supply those needs by supporting patients, families and caregivers during times when they can feel most vulnerable.” There are a variety of expenses involved in putting on the annual LUAL event. All expenses are deducted from the total donations that are received from the fundrais- ing event. Therefore, the funds received from WLCF will be applied toward a portion of the expenses that will be incurred. As a result, more of the money that is received from the fundraiser can be kept and used by hospice during the upcom- ing year to provide programs and services to hospice patients, their families and their caregivers. Western Lane Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization chartered for the purpose of receiving, adminis- tering and distributing charita- ble funds for the benefit of res- idents in western Lane County. Resources come from indi- viduals, businesses and other Junior and senior Rhody Court Scholarship Showcase at FEC May 6 This year’s junior and senior Rhody Courts are gearing up for the Rhododendron Court Scholarship Showcase set for Wednesday, May 6, at 6:30 p.m., at the Florence Events Center. Formerly known as the Rhododendron Pageant and now held in advance of the annual Rhododendron Festival, this year’s event features nine senior high students from Siuslaw High School who will compete for scholarships and titles Queen Rhododendra and King of the Coast. WEDNESDAY THUIRSDAY The junior court is made up of five princesses representing grades 1 through 5 from both Florence and Mapleton. For the past several weeks, members of the Senior Rhody Court and Junior Princesses have been serving as ambassa- dors for the festival by visiting senior residences and volun- teering in the community. Most recently, the junior and senior courts have been rehearsing their talents for the fun-filled Rhody Showcase. Court members will be judged individually on partici- 290 Highway 101 541-997-3128 & Th e Shippin’ Shack SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY APRIL 29 APRIL 30 MAY 1 MAY 2 MAY 3 MAY 4 MAY 5 Clouds and Sun Sunny, Breezy in pm Partly Sunny Sunny, Windy in the Afternoon Planety of Shunshine Partly Sunny Sun & Clouds, Cooler 58°F 43°F 60°F 45°F 61°F 45°F 61°F 45°F 61°F 45°F 62°F 46°F 61°F 45°F 625 Highway 101 541-997-5888 Parade applications still available at the Florence Chamber visitor center and on-line at www.fl orencechamber.com pation, mentorship, public speaking and platform presen- tation, pin sales, and talent. Queen Rhododendra and King of the Coast will be crowned at the end of the showcase. Both courts will make appearances in the Kids Parade and Grand Floral Parade dur- ing the 108th Rhododendron Festival, May 15 through 17. Advance tickets are on sale now for $13 and are available through the Florence Events Center box office. FRIDAY Apparel Now Available at: Florence Chamber Visitor’s Center: organizations. WLCF selects qualified recipients for fund- ing, based on need, in the form of grants, scholarships and donations for specific projects. The areas served by the Foundation include Florence, Mapleton, Dunes City and Deadwood. The foundation’s mission is to improve life throughout Western Lane County by encouraging and maintaining philanthropic activity. WLCF focuses its giving in four major areas: culture, medicine and science, educa- tion, and social and civic services. Part of protecting your automobile investment is finding an auto repair shop you can trust. A trustworthy mechanic whom you're comfortable with can ease any concerns you have when taking the car in for maintenance, whether that maintenance is a routine tuneup or more extensive repairs. Though mechanics differ greatly, find one you can trust and one who knows your car. Make sure your tires are operating safely and efficiently. Call or come in today for your FREE Tire Check! Paul Potter - Owner WRITTEN WARRANTY ON ALL REPAIRS Rhody Showcase (May 6th) tickets available at the FEC NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY NAPA CAR CARE CENTER CALL 541-997-5049 4515 HWY 101 NORTH V O I C E Y O U R O P I N I O N ! Write a Letter to the Editor today. Email: Editor@TheSiuslawNews.com.