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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2015 PeaceHealth names new hospital services director Rand O’Leary has been named president of hospital services for PeaceHealth Oregon, overseeing operations at all four of PeaceHealth’s Oregon hospitals: PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend, PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center University District, PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center and PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center in Florence. In his new role, O’Leary 3 A Humane Society seeks volunteers becomes a member of the PeaceHealth System Leadership Group reporting to chief operating officer Beth O’Brien. O’Leary joined Peace- Health in July of 2014 as chief administrative officer at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center. He was previously Senior vice-president and chief operating officer of Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital in Wyandotte, Mich. t p o A d ! u s SWC examines water rights, fate of sea stars Wednesday Water rights and the fate of sea stars will be examined at the next Siuslaw Watershed Council (SWC) meeting, Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There will be presentations by Michael Mattick, watermaster of Oregon Water Resources Department, and Jenna Sullivan, PhD candidate at Oregon State University, as well as regular meeting topics. The SWC meets at the Mapleton Grange, 10880 E. Mapleton Road. Visit www.siuslaw.org or call 541-268-3044 for more information. CHANTELLE MEYER/SIUSLAW NEWS What kind of cake will they serve at your retirement party? Sue Gilday Insurance Agcy Inc Sue Gilday, Agent 1275 Rhododendron Drive Florence, OR 97439 Bus: 541-997-7161 Chocolate? Red velvet? Well, whether you’re retiring in 15 years or 50, I can help you get ready. So when it comes time for that retirement party, all you’ll have to worry about LVÀQGLQJDJRRGEDNHU\ CALL ME TODAY. 1501232 State Farm, Bloomington, IL The Florence Area Humane Society (FAHS) is in need of people to help care for dogs and cats at its nonprofit shelter. FAHS seeks people who can clean dog kennels, cat condos or litter pans, answer phones, spend time with the animals or help in the office. Call 541-997-4277 or email fahs3@florencehumane.org for more info. Chamber announces Rhody Festival theme The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce is hard at work planning next year’s Rhododendron Festival, which runs from May 20 to 22, 2016. The chamber is pleased to announce that the 2016 Rhody Fest’s theme is “Catch the Wave.” Plans are already underway for next year’s 109th annual Rhododendron Festival in Florence. The festival is a long-stand- ing tradition in the area and brings together the community to celebrate the flower that makes Florence the City of Rhododendrons. In the coming week, the chamber will announce a con- WLCF awards Continuing Education Scholarships Western Lane Community Foundation (WLCF) recently unveiled the formation of a new scholarship program entitled WLCF Continuing Education Scholarships. According to Cindy Cable, president of the board of direc- tors, these scholarships are designed to address the finan- cial needs of those who are already in college or an Arts • Crafts • Fishing Derby • Live Music approved trade school, or who are about to enter school at that level for the first time after receiving their GED, a job or career change, etc. WLCF recently announced the five $1,000 scholarship awardees: Jorge Loza-Sanchez, Hannah Wartnik, Zana Mosley, Kylie Brandt and Daniel Loza- Sanchez. Loza-Sanchez will be a jun- ior this fall at Oregon State University majoring in mechan- ical engineering. He holds a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.49 while he com- mutes from Florence to Corvallis each week. He is an intern with Daimler Trucks, and upon completion of college plans to work in the automotive or aeronautical industry. Wartnik is a senior at Wheaton College in Illinois with a grade point average of 3.24. She is majoring in English writing. Wartnik was the valedictori- an of the class of 2012 at On the Waterfront in Winchester Bay A Great Family Event! September 5th and 6th No Entry Fee & Free Parking Plein Air Artists, Food Vendors, Art, Wine, Light House Tours Rain or shine come Live Music by Siuslaw High School (SHS). She plans to get her masters degree in education and eventu- ally become a teacher in an underprivileged area in either in Oregon or Illinois. Wartnik has worked at Sea Lion Caves for the past three years. Mosley will enter her junior year at Portland State University this fall, majoring in pre-nursing with the goal of becoming an RN and eventual- ly becoming a mid-wife. She has an associate of arts degree from Southwestern Oregon Community College and is a licensed certified nurs- ing assistant who works at Spruce Point in Florence during the summer. Brandt is beginning her sophomore year at Western Oregon University, majoring in psychology with a GPA of 3.39. She has worked this summer at Honeyman State Park and pre- viously graduated from Siuslaw High School with a 3.9 GPA. Saturday& Sunday 10:00 to 4:00 pm MONDAY TUESDAY AUGUST 22 AUGUST 23 AUGUST 24 AUGUST 25 AUGUST 26 AUGUST 27 AUGUST 28 Sunny Mostly Sunny Times of Sun and Clouds Mostly Sunny Possible Showers Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Showers 70°F 52°F 69°F 55°F 69°F 53°F 69°F 52°F 68°F 52°F 62°F 49°F 70 °F WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 50°F Summer Auto TIP: Battery (continued) Routine care: Scrape away corrosion from posts and cable connections; clean all surfaces; re-tighten all connections. If battery caps are removable, check the fluid level monthly. Avoid contact with corrosive deposits and battery acid. Wear eye protection and rubber gloves. Make sure your tires are operating safely and efficiently. Call or come in today for your FREE Tire Check! Paul Potter - Owner Sponsored by the Winchester Bay Merchants Association, and the Reedsport / Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce For more info visit http://www.winchesterbay.org/ or call 541-297-6073 FRIDAY SUNDAY Bursting with Joy Labor Day Weekend Balloon Sculptures Join us for... Robin and Carla Williams The Worn Out Frets Her goal is to earn a master’s degree in psychology and then become either a speech pathol- ogist or a school psychologist. Daniel Loza-Sanchez contin- ues his post high school educa- tion (2013 SHS) this fall as a sophomore with a grade point average of 3.1. He is majoring in mechanical engineering at Lane Community College. Loza-Sanchez works at Three Rivers Casino and plans to transfer to Oregon State University upon earning his AA. He plans to stay in Oregon as a mechanical engineer. The chair of the Scholarship Committee also announced that the annual Arils Ulman Nursing Scholarship will be awarded to Stacey Dixon in the amount of $3,000. Dixon currently has a GPA of 3.38. For more information on all scholarships, contact Western Lane Community Foundation at 1525 12th St. No. 18 in Florence or call 541-997-1274. SATURDAY 2015 enjoy all the artists under the big tent ! Saturday 9/5/15 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday 9/6/15 10:00 am to 4:00 pm test to design the “Catch the Wave” logo. If you would like to partici- pate in this year’s fest, email Chamber Director Cal Applebee at cal@florence chamber.com. WRITTEN WARRANTY ON ALL REPAIRS NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY NAPA CAR CARE CENTER CALL 541-997-5049 4515 HWY 101 NORTH