SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2016
Mapleton Community
Foundation announces grant
Applicants must be a not-
for-profit organization.
Funds will not be awarded
to individuals or for operat-
ing expenses.
Grant applications can be
obtained at the Mapleton
Post
Office,
Mapleton
Public Library or by calling
Kathy West at 541-268-
4665.
Application deadline is
May 11.
240
HOURS
Siuslaw Friendship Club names new officers
Recently,
the
Siuslaw
Friendship Club announced its
new officers during its April
luncheon.
New
offciers
include:
Treasurer Dee Darrow, secre-
tary Jeanette Bratcher, vice
president Pam Thompson,
president Janet Van Kleek and
consultant Judy Sause.
The club meets on the sec-
ond Thursday of the month,
September through June, for
lunch and a general meeting at
Driftwood Shores at 11 a.m.
The primary goal of the club
is raising funds to support
Florence charities such as Food
Share, SOS, Florence Area
Humane Society, Helping
hands and Habitat for
Humanity.
In addition to luncheons and
fund raisers, the club sponsors
card games: 5 Crowns on the
COURTESY PHOTO
From left: treasurer Dee Darrow, secretary Jeanette Bratcher, vice president
Pam Thompson, president Janet Van Kleek and consultant Judy Sause
third Tuesday each month;
Pinochle on Thursdays; Hand
and Foot on the second and
fourth Fridays of the month;
and Triple Play on the first and
third Mondays.
Annual dues are $15.
Everyone is invited to a card
game or meeting.
For more information, call
Janet Van Kleek at 503-708-
5038.
Florence Bark for Life event set for June 11
Is your family prepared?
If an emergency happens in your community,
it may take emergency workers some time to reach you.
You should be prepared to take care of yourself and
your family for a minimum of 240 hours.
Get your emergency sanitation kit started
with these essentials:
❑ Plastic bucket with tightly fi tting lid
❑ Plastic bags and ties
❑ Disinfectant, soap Improvised toilet seat
(5-gallon bucket or a coffee can)
❑ Paper cups and plates
❑ Plastic utensils
❑ Personal toiletries & hygienic needs
❑ Toilet paper
❑ Aluminum foil
❑ Paper towels
Bark for Life of Florence
has started preparations for its
third annual event at Miller
Park on Saturday, June 11,
from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Registration starts at 10 a.m.
The bark committee has
been busy adding new events
to make the day full of fun and
games and contests.
Bark for Life of Florence
kicked off its third year with a
campaign through booster.com
selling its purple tie-dyed T-
shirts, which supporters are
wearing around town now.
Once again, Bark for Life
will be participating in the
Rhody Parade on May 22,
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IDENTIFY • PREPARE • SURVIVE
L OOKING
when float marshals Angie and
Mike Bartlett — and canine
ambassador Afghans Audi and
Wilson Barrett — will be rid-
ing on the Hawaiian-themed
“Catch the Wave” float.
Loyal owners and dogs will
walk next to the float to show
their support for the main
event June 11 at Miller Park.
Friends and their canine fami-
ly members are encouraged to
participate. Join or leave the
parade anywhere along the
route. Local DJ, “magic man”
Al Rojas, will rock the
bystanders with great dance
and shout music.
This year, many new Bark
FOR
for Life events have been
added for dogs and their
“uprights,” including games,
contests and barnyard agility.
Surf City dog trainer Dina
Pavlis and her great team have
added some simple dog trick
introductions and a special
demonstration in nose work,
which teaches dogs to recog-
nize certain scents. There will
be other demonstrations, inter-
esting acts on stage and a
fundraising silent auction as
well.
Contests will include best
dog/owner look-a-likes, best
costume, best trick and more.
All are welcome to come and
join the events for a few hours
of fun with their beloved
canine member.
Register online at www.
booster.com/barkforlifeofflo
rence2, or register at Miller
Park on June 11 at 10:30 a.m.
All registered participants will
receive a bag with a purple
bark for life bandanna, a poop
bag, a “pawsport” and a few
doggie treats for the instruc-
tion classes.
Anyone interested in start-
ing a Bark for Life team can
visit www.florencebark.org
and follow the instructions.
—Submitted by Peggy
Budd-Loa
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The Mapleton Community
Foundation is currently ac-
cepting grant applications
from nonprofit organizations
for community projects
within the Mapleton School
District boundaries.
The applications should
demonstrate how the fund-
ing would educationally,
culturally, physically or civi-
cally improve the students or
residents of the area.
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