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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2015 State grants available for veterans, war memorials The Oregon Heritage of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is offering grants for the construction or restoration of veterans and war memorials. “The program is designed to honor Oregon’s soldiers and veterans by comm- emorating their service to the country,” said Kuri Gill, coordinator for the program. “Local governments may apply to build or repair mon- uments on public land.” New monuments should recognize veterans and wars not already recognized. Grants for restoration could be used for broken monuments, missing ele- ments of monuments or the related design elements of monuments for veterans or earlier wars, such as World War I. Details and the application information are available at www.oregon.gov/oprd/ HCD/FINASST/Pages/grants .aspx. The application deadline is Dec. 15. For more information, contact Kuri Gill at 503- 986-0685 or email Kuri.Gill@oregon.gov. 9 A Funds secured to purchase new flower baskets The Downtown Revital- ization Team (DRT) of the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce has secured $15,377 in funding for its Old Town flower basket project. A total of 42 large, decora- tive flower baskets will be placed along Bay Street and Maple Street in late April. This is a public and private partnership project that the Downtown Revitalization Team has been working on for well over a year. The hope is that it will inspire even more businesses, both in Old Town and else- where, to add baskets in the future. These baskets are from the same supplier that was used in the very successful pro- gram in Old Town Reedsport last year. So far, 39 of the 42 baskets have been sponsored by a variety of individuals, busi- nesses and the City of Florence. The remaining three may be sponsored at $75 each by contacting executive director Cal Applebee at the Chamber Visitor Center, 290 Highway 101 in Florence, or by email at cal@florencechamber.com. In addition, a significant component in the project is a watering and maintenance agreement, which is funded by the Florence Chamber. A Request for Proposal can be found at www. florencechamber.com /chamber/flower- basket-rfp. The hanger arms for the light poles will be funded by the Florence Urban Renewal Agency and will also serve as ban- ner holders for a future project. The DRT worked with Public Works director Mike Miller to identify the poles and several buildings which will best serve for this project. COURTESY PHOTO Flower baskets like these will hang in Old Town Florence in April. WLCF math grant helps third graders Do your part and volunteer today to help support these local non-proft organizations in our community! Volunteer•Get involved•Donate Volunteers needed for new home construction, home repairs, general offi ce work, public relations and program administration. Join an operating committee and help Habitat help others! Call 541-902-9227 or e-mail to fl orencehabitat@gmail.com Offi ce located at 2004 HWY 101, Florence Thanks to a generous grant from the Western Lane Community Foundation, Siuslaw Elementary students in grade 3 have the opportunity to use the Scholastic Math Reads kit this year, in conjunction with the current Saxon Math core program. Math Reads was developed by Marilyn Burns, a well known and highly respected mathematics educator. The program uses literature to enrich children's mathemati- cal understanding of a multi- tude of math concepts. Children in grade 3 have the opportunity to read books that help them to understand the concepts of fractions, place value, money, time, multiplica- tion, estimation, measurement, problem solving, geometry and more. The books work nicely in small groups, where children can discuss the books and ben- COURTESY PHOTOS Dolly Greene’s third grade class shows math-themed books received from West- ern Lane Comm- unity Foundation. efit from a literature-based approach to mathematics. The grant request was writ- ten by grade 3 teacher, Dolly Greene at Siuslaw Elementary School. Vocalist Ken Lavigne at FEC Saturday Assisting those in need in our Community. Free Hot Meals Mon-Wed-Fri 11 AM - 2 PM HELPING HANDS COALITION PO Box 1296 • 1339 Rhododendron Dr. Florence, OR 97439 Call 541-997-5057 to Volunteer Join the Peace Harbor Hospital Volunteers. You will find an area of interest in a caring organization. Peace Harbor Volunteers 400 9th Street, Florence, OR 97439 541-997-8412 ext. 209 Real Food Co-op Open to the public Seeking volunteers Ken Lavigne has performed on many world stages, includ- ing New York’s Carnegie Hall and in England for Prince Charles — and he will grace the Florence Events Center stage this Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m., in what organizers say will be a great date night or girl’s night out. A few choice tickets remain. “Ken Lavigne. He’s got the looks. He’s got the charm. He’s most certainly got the voice. And now we’ve got him for Florence,” said Sandy Kuhlman, SEAcoast Entertainment Association board member and producer for the concert. “Ken is a great tenor both in an operatic sense and in the tradition and stylings of the all-time great crooners,” said Kuhlman. “He has been labeled a charmer, a story- teller, a humorist and an inspiring messenger of hope. “He enjoys Celtic favorites, show tunes from popular Broadway musicals, and though he has a flair for the operatic, no one should pigeonhole him as just an opera singer. He'll bring it all to the Event Center stage.” Lavigne will also make an appearance for residents at Spruce Point Assisted Living earlier in the day on Saturday as part of SEAcoast’s commu- nity outreach effort. Critics around the world write of Lavigne, “His voice seemed to be liquid gold, a pure lyric sound that had sur- prising undertones in his unforced lower range. While it was always excellent, there were times when the focus was so precise as to soothe and excite at the same time.” Lavigne is the second in a seven-performance lineup SEAcoast is bringing to the Florence Events Center this season that includes: guitarist Jesse Cook, Jan. 29; Ballet Fantastique, Feb. 20; the Glenn Miller Orchestra, March 18; Shuffle (a group so multitalented they let the audience pick the playlist), April 7; and gypsy-jazz artists The New Hot Club of America, May 13. Tickets, artist profiles, show times, video clips and more information are avail- able at are at SEAcoastEA.org. Tickets can also be pur- chased at the Florence Events Center box office, 715 Quince St., or by phone at 541-997- 1994. Tickets are $30 each, and $10 for those under 18. 1379 Rhododendron Dr., Florence, Or 97439 Library Friends seek book donations 541-997-3396 Meals on Wheels are available to people over the age of 60 who cannot get out much due to illness or advanced age and who are not eating properly, regardless of income. Cafe 60 is available for those who prefer to make new friends in a dining room setting. 1570 Kingwood • PO Box 2313, Florence 541-997-5673 laneseniormeals.org The Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library now welcome book donations on a year- round basis. Donations can be left at the circulation desk. Larger donations needing assistance can be arranged by calling the library at 541-997- 3132, or email siuslawlibrary friends@gmail.com. Donation receipts are avail- able on request. The Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. While the Friends welcome all donations and find good homes for most materials they receive, donations of text- books, encyclopedia sets and outdated periodicals aren’t accepted. Book sales are one of the Friends’ primary fundraisers. All proceeds go to support both branches of the Siuslaw Public Library and its programs. Operating Monday, Wednesday and Friday SIUSLAW OUTREACH SERVICES Florence Regional Arts Alliance Recruiting volunteers for front desk reception and help line. 9am-4pm Mon.-Fri. Please contact our volunteer coordinator 541-997-2816 lori@fl orencesos.org 1576 West 12th Street • P. O. Box 19000, Florence Saving men one PSA test at a time. 541-997-6626 maribob@oregonfast.net Someone to talk to... who understands! To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441 TWO DAYS to shop for unique works of coastal art and fine craftsmanship FRIDAY and SATURDAY December 4: 1-7pm • December 5: 10am-4pm FREE ADMISSION FLORENCE EVENTS CENTER 715 Quince Street, Florence, Oregon
