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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2016 3 A Florence Dems to discuss WLCF awards grants to 39 nonprofit organizations So far, 2016 is proving to be Helping Hands April 2 a very good year for 39 non- The Florence Area Democratic Club will meet Saturday, April 2, at 11 a.m., in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St. Information will be present- ed about the Helping Hands Coalition program in Florence. State Representative Val Hoyle, candidate for Secretary of State in the May 17 Primary election, will attend as a guest speaker. Everyone is welcome to attend. FOLLOW US FOR THE LATEST NEWS /S IUSLAW N EWS ❘ @S IUSLAW N EWS profit recipients from through- out western Lane County who received grants totaling $71,000. Recipients were awarded checks at the Rotary Club of Florence meeting on Tuesday, March 15. These funds will further projects that fall within the four Western Lane Community Foundation grant criteria areas of focus; culture, medicine/science, education Do your part and volunteer today to help support these local non-proft organizations in our community! COURTESY PHOTO WLCF grant recipients with checks handed out on the March 15 meeting Volunteer•Get involved•Donate 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 Memory Loss Respite Center of Florence A place in Florence for loved ones suffering from memory loss needs volunteers. Please contact 541-902-8539 for more information. 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 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 Operating Monday, Wednesday and Friday and social/civic services. WLCF received 56 applica- tions requesting over $176,000 in funds. This year’s grants covered a wide range of projects, includ- ing partnering with the Central Oregon Coast Amateur Radio Club as it establishes an emer- gency field deployable com- munications trailer; both Mapleton and Siuslaw School districts, which are benefiting by several projects funded to enhance the students educa- tional curriculum that are not covered with regular school district funding, such as one- on-one computers and online academic subscriptions; both Mapleton and Siuslaw elemen- tary, which will use the grants to receive library books; and at the district, a grant to replace the audiometer for conducting hearing evaluations. The arts were represented as well, including SEAcoast Entertainment’s “Living Voices Educational Theater” Project, and FloTones music library upgrade. Florence and Mapleton Food Share received funds to help maintain and upgrade their equipment vital to serv- ing the needy. The Rotary Club of Florence established the Western Lane Community Foundation in 1974 as a com- munity trust, a private non- profit organization to attract, administer and distribute pri- vate charitable resources for the benefit of residents in western Lane County. Through these resources the Foundation helps sustain and enhance the quality of life in western Lane County by sup- porting non-profit organiza- tions operating in all fields of interest. The Foundation manages current assets of $5,000,000, which consist of Designated Funds; assets that are estab- lished by donors to support certain organizations, Field of Interest Funds; donors who set a criteria of a particular area of community service that they want the grant distributed to, and general funds; which are flexible resources the founda- tion can apply to address changing community needs. To see the complete list of all 2016 grant recipients, or to establish your own endowment, visit www.wlcf online.org or call our execu- tive director Gayle Waiss at 541-997-1274. Caregiver receives Tomorrow’s Leader award Each year at the Catholic Health Assembly, the Catholic Health Association (CHA) of the United States offers four awards that recognize remark- able contributions to Catholic health care. This year, a PeaceHealth caregiver has been chosen by the Catholic Health Association’s Awards Committee as one of Tomorrow’s Leaders for the health ministry — a recogni- tion program to honor young people who will guide the health ministry in the future. William “Chip” Scott, RN in the emergency department at PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center, was one of 10 outstanding young leaders recognized for 2016. His department manager, Jan Finley, nominated him for this recognition. Chip has been with PeaceHealth Peace Harbor for almost 14 years. “Chip’s knowledge, even as a relatively new graduate when I first met him, was impressive, and has only grown over the past seven years I have worked with him,” said Dr. William Foster, Medical Director for the Emergency Department. “His calmness in even the most stressful situations is much appreciated by all he works with. When there is a critical patient in the ED, I am always glad when Chip is my nurse.” “Chip is a natural leader,” Finley said. “This is evi- denced by his fellow staff members nominating him as both the ED Council Chair and the House Council Chair, his ability to remain calm and focused during an emergency and his passion for improving processes related to patient care and safety.” Scott always finds a way to connect with patients, coworkers and his community. He and his family regularly donate and volunteer with a local church to provide food, SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY MARCH 26 MARCH 27 MARCH 28 MARCH 29 Passing Showers Cloudy, Showers Clouds & Sun, Showers 54°F 46°F 51°F 42°F 51°F 42°F clothing and shelter for the homeless in Florence. These contributions are outside of his work or job role but clear- ly relate both to the PeaceHealth Mission and his commitment to his communi- ty. As one of Tomorrow’s Leaders, he will be the guest of CHA at the 2016 Catholic Health Assembly in Orlando, Fla., this June, where he will be recognized during the annual Awards Banquet. In addition, he will be attending an exclusive leader- ship formation retreat, which brings him face to face with several senior executives from across Catholic health care. CHA pays for all travel and expenses for the honorees to attend the assembly and the formation retreat. The Catholic health min- istry of tomorrow will depend on strong leadership and pas- sionate commitment to the healing mission. WEDNESDAY THURSDAY MARCH 30 FRIDAY MARCH 31 APRIL 1 Plenty of Sunshine Plenty of Sunshine 63°F 44°F 59°F 48°F SOS is looking for a few great volunteers! We have morning opportunities available at the front desk! Spend a few hours each week greeting clients, answering the phone and helping our community. All training is provided. Call our Volunteer Coordinator- Lori @ 541-997-2816 Saving men one PSA test at a time. 541-997-6626 maribob@oregonfast.net Someone to talk to... who understands! Partly Sunny, Partly Sunny, Showers Showers 56°F 42°F 61°F 42°F When you are on the road, PULL OVER If the downpour or spray from other vehicles is too heavy, just stop driving. When visibility is so low that you can't see the edges of the road or the vehicles in front of you, pull off the road as far as possible, turn on your hazard lights and wait out the storm. Make sure your tires are operating safely and efficiently. Call or come in today for your FREE Tire Check! To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441 Paul Potter - Owner WRITTEN WARRANTY ON ALL REPAIRS NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY NAPA CAR CARE CENTER CALL 541-997-5049 4515 HWY 101 NORTH