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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2015 Ladies of Elks offer scholarships COURTESY PHOTO “Best Friend” painting by Claudia Ryerson-Ignatieff guests can buy raffle tickets to win a voucher for a portrait of their pet to be painted by well- known local artist John Leasure. The drawing will be held at 2 p.m. Also, there will be a photo booth set up for pet photos, to be developed almost instantly. Complimentary refresh- ments will be served to delight pet owners and their pets, and there will be a bin for donations of pet food for the FAHS. This exhibit will be a win- win for all involved in this annual event. Artists are encouraged to sign up for a rod by Jan. 25 at the FEC. Items in 3-D relating to the animal theme are also welcome for the display case, at $20 for up to three items, space permitting. Application forms are avail- able weekdays at the FEC office, or on its website at www.eventcenter.org. There’s still time to make a difference in the community Would you like to see more public involvement in the City of Florence to make sure your voice is heard? Would you like to make a difference and help contribute to the goals and objectives of the city as a whole? Then consider applying for one of the open positions on one of the city’s committees. The deadline for applica- tions is Thursday, Dec. 31, so apply today. These positions offer citi- zens an excellent opportunity to volunteer their services on significant matters. Committee member contri- butions are invaluable to the Mayor, the City Council, as well as the city. The following boards and committees are currently fill- ing vacancies for varying term lengths, with positions set to begin Feb. 1, 2016. • Audit Committee — 1 open position • Budget Committee — 3 open positions • Environmental Manage- ment Advisory Committee (EMAC) — 3 open positions • Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA) — 2 open positions • Florence Urban Renewal Budget Committee — 1 open position • Planning Commission — 2 open positions • Transit Advisory Comm- ittee — 4 open positions (1 for an area high school stu- dent). Applying for a position is easy. Applications are avail- able at Florence City Hall and can be downloaded from the City’s website at www.ci. florence.or.us. City Hall is open Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to noon; and 1 to 5 p.m. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. For details regarding the duties and responsibilities of these bodies, residency requirements of applicants, term lengths or any other questions, contact City Recorder Kelli Weese at 541- 997-3437. Applicants will be inter- viewed by the City Council on Jan. 13 and 14, 2016. Introducing VISIT OUR STORES IN EUGENE, SPRINGFIELD & BEND M. JACOBS FINE FURNITURE Open Sat & Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE STATEWIDE DELIVERY • CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-275-6221 Shop online at www.mjacobsfamilyofstores.com FINAL DAYS! Florence Ladies of Elks, B.P.O.E No. 1858, is now offering applications for scholarships and vocational training to any graduating senior from the high schools of Siuslaw, Mapleton, Reedsport and Triangle Lake who plans to attend an accredited college, universi- ty, trade or vocational edu- cation program. This year, $2,000 awards to four-year institutions will be available in addition to several assistance awards of $1,000 for professional cer- tification programs at two- year institutions. Students should request an application packet from their school counselor, along with an information sheet detailing what to include when submitting the application packet. All packets must be com- plete. The deadline for all application is Saturday, March 5, with a postmark no later than Monday, Feb. 29. Awards will be announced in April. Funds for scholarships and grants awarded by the Ladies of Elks are accumu- lated through fundraising projects held throughout the year. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK Calling all artists for ‘Love of Animals’ The month of February will include the second annual “For the Love of Animals” exhibit at the Florence Events Center (FEC). This highly successful event is a chance as an artistic community to support the local Florence Area Humane Society (FAHS). By renting a rod for $20 for up to three paintings or photo- graphs, artists can help get the word out about the importance of supporting shelter animals. 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