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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 2016 U.S. Bank awards performance grant to CROW On Dec. 23, David Spray, Sales and Service Manager of the Florence Branch of US Bank, awarded a grant check in the amount of $2,500 to local youth non-profit organization, CROW (Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops) Accepting the grant was Melanie Heard, artistic director and founder of the program. Funds were provided as part of the US Bank Foundation's 2016 “Play” grant cycle, which provides support for local arts organizations that enhance the economic vitality of the com- munity. US Bank Foundations web- site states that “Research shows that there are many important benefits of arts edu- cation for children. Our arts in education grants provide fund- ing for arts-focused nonprofit organizations that bring visual and performing arts program- ming to low-and moderate- income K-12 schools and youth centers.” According to Heard,this is exactly the important kind of work that CROW has provided since 2011 - allowing local children and families the opportunity to access high-cal- iber arts education right here in a rural coastal community. Heard believes that youth in rural areas are entitled to the same opportunities as other students. She also believes in the strong need for arts education and the impact it has on the cre- ation of well-rounded children. “Kids that are exposed to the arts frequently score higher in academics, have reduced social problems, and emerge from our program more confident, poised, creative, and dedicated to problem solving,”Heard said. This educational philosophy is where CROW’s motto stems from: “The Arts Really DO Matter.” “We were honored to have received grant funds in 2016,” said Heard, “and thank the US Bank Foundation for its incred- ible generosity and support.” For more information about CROW or to contact Heard, call 541-999-8611. Financial Peace University program to be offered More than 4.5 million people have positively changed their financial future through Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (FPU). The nine- week course provides families and individuals with practical tools to gain control of their finances and set themselves up for long-term financial success. The course meets once a week where a different lesson is taught by Ramsey on DVD, followed by a small-group dis- cussion. Lessons include budg- eting, relationships and money, getting out of debt, saving for emergencies and investing. L OOKING FOR FPU will be held in Florence at the Florence Christian Church, 990 Second St. in Florence. Classes begin Sunday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. Through common-sense principles and small-group accountability, FPU gives peo- ple the tools they need to change their behavior and suc- ceed financially. On average, families who complete FPU pay off $5,300 and save $2,700 in the first 90 days. Following the class nearly 94 percent of those families budget regularly. “FPU will not only trans- form the way you handle money, but also your marriage and other areas of your life,” says Ramsey. “This isn’t a bor- ing financial class. We make learning about money fun and easy to understand so people in every situation can benefit from the information.” Ramsey knows first-hand the pain that financial stress can cause. After creating a net worth of more than a million dollars by age 26, he quickly lost it all. Since then Ramsey has helped families and indi- viduals across the country learn how to get control of their finances and avoid debt so they don’t have to experience the same pain he did. FPU lessons also include guest speakers Rachel Cruze, speaker and daughter of Dave Ramsey and Chris Hogan, counselor and speaker for the Dave Ramsey organization. After purchasing a member- ship each participant receives a workbook, Dave Ramsey’s Complete Guide to Money, an envelope system and an audio CD library. For more information, visit www.daveramsey.com. B REAKING N EWS ? www.TheSiuslawNews.com Join Us In Worship 4 lines, approx 15 words, $10 a week 4 week Minimum Deadline 3 p.m. Mondays. To be included in this directory contact the Siuslaw News at 997-3441, or drop off information at 148 Maple St., Old Town, Florence. J OIN U S I N W ORSHIP WATCH! 3 ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK (3ABN) TV UHF Channel 48. 24 hour Christian TV highlights Bible studies of prophecy, inspirational music, health lectures, healthy cooking and more. FLORENCE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP N.W. Corner of Heceta Beach Road & Hwy. 101 Every Sunday at 10 a.m. All are welcome. (541) 997-2840 BAY BERRY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP SINGSPIRATION You are invited to come and sing your favorite old time gospel hymns Every Friday night at 7pm • Non-denominational Bay Berry Square; 101 at Sutton Lake Dr. /milepost 185 N. For more information , please call 541-997-2681 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE GROUP “God Is Life” Meeting Thursday at 3pm 575-313-3640 THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Located at Munsel Lake Road and North Fork Road Worship Services 10:00 AM Sunday All are welcome! 541-997-7268 COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 4590 Hwy. 101, Across from Fred Meyer –- 997-7418 Sunday School, 9:30a.m. – Worship, 10:45 Wed. Prayer - 6:00 p.m. –Wed. Ministries 1-8 Grade 7 p.m. CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD Corner of 10th & Maple –- 997-3533 Bible Study at 9:00 A.M. Services: Worship, 10:30 A.M. fl orencecrossroad.org • offi ce@fl orencecrossroad.org FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - SBC 1935 25th St. – 997-7660 • Pastor, Dr. Marvin Owen Series “People of the Bible.” on Wednesdays 6 p.m. A friendly place to worship, vacationers welcome. Sun.; 11am & 6pm, Sunday school 9:45am. FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2nd & Ivy – 997-2961 –Non-Denominational Worship Service: 9:00 am & 10:30 am FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1st Sunday of each month worship at 10:30 am 2nd-5th Sundays worship at 9am and 10:30am Every Sunday Adult Sunday School at 9am Children and Youth Sunday School at 10:45 AM 2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025 FOURSQUARE CHURCH 1624 Highway 101 (next to A&W) –- 997-6337 Pastor George Pagel – Something for the entire family. Sun. Services: 10:45 a.m., Wed. Bible Study 7 p.m. Website:fl orence4square.com FLORENCE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 12th and Nopal –997-9020 Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 10 am Wed., Women’s Bible Study Saturdays, Mens’ Breakfast @ 8 a.m. Online Worship Service@ www.fl orencenaz.com FLORENCE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 1318 Rhododendron Dr. –- 997-2523 – Worship at 11:00 AM –- Sunday School at 9:30 AM – Variety of Sunday evening activities - 5 PM Wed. Bible & Children classes at 6:00 PM Call for details. FLORENCE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 4445 Hwy 101 (South of Fred Meyer) – 997-3951 Worship on Saturday 10:30 A.M. Adult/Children’s Sabbath School 9:15 A.M. SALEM — Oregon Department of Revenue offi- cials have announced that no personal income tax refunds for the 2016 tax year will be issued until after Feb. 15, 2017. The refund hold will allow data-matching of amounts claimed on returns to what employers report on Forms W- 2 and 1099. “Data-matching reduces potential refund fraud, and fraud is a problem we want to tackle from every direction we can,” said Ken Ross, manager of Revenue’s anti-fraud efforts. “The IRS, Oregon, and other states are taking similar measures to prevent potential fraud, capitalizing on the requirement that employers submit W-2 and 1099 informa- tion by Jan. 31.” Ross referred to the IRS’ announcement earlier this year that taxpayers claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit won’t see their federal refunds until after Feb. 15. Revenue stops millions of dollars in fraudulent refunds each year: In 2015, anti-fraud efforts stopped $6.9 million in fraudulent refunds claimed on almost 4,000 different returns. Fraudsters are known to submit fraudulent returns early, trying to go unnoticed among the many early filers requesting legitimate refunds. Among returns filed before Feb. 15, approximately 90 per- cent request a refund. “No one wants to hold up a taxpayer’s legitimate refund, and taxpayers have been pretty understanding of the need to combat fraud,” Ross said. “We take very seriously our respon- sibility to make sure tax dol- lars go to the legitimate own- ers and not to fraudsters.” Visit www.oregon.gov/dor to get forms, check the status of your refund or make pay- ments, call 503-378-4988 (or 800-356-4222 toll-free) or email questions.dor@oregon. gov for more information. For TTY for hearing or speech impaired, call 800-886- 7204. During peak calling times, you may experience an extended wait. Sherrif’s Office warns public about new phone scam The Lane County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports of a new wave of phone scams. Scammers are claiming to be from the “Lane County Sheriff’s Department” or the “US Marshal’s Office Civil Division.” Community members are told by the scammers that they have outstanding warrants, unpaid citations, or have failed to appear at jury duty and can remedy the issue by purchas- ing gift cards. After the cards are purchased, the callers will ask for the numbers on the cards which allow access to the gift card funds. Scammers are calling from the numbers 541-357-3302 and 541-327-9121, though additional calls may be made from other numbers. The numbers are equipped with voicemail messages claiming to be one of the above listed governmental agencies. A male with a slight southern accent has also answered the line. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind community members to be cautious of phone calls demanding payment in the form of gift cards. When returning a phone call that you think might be a scam, use the publicly listed number for that agency. If you are the victim of a phone scam and have lost money as a result of the scam, please report it to your local law enforcement agency. If you did not send any money, you do not need to call and report it. 6th Ever! 2610 Kingwood, Florence • 541-268-2025 Sunday Worship @ 10:00 a.m., experience the Power of the Holy Spirit Pastors: George & Beverly Sisemore Intercessory Prayer & Worship, Thursday night @ 5:00 pm fl orencevineyardchurch.com NEW LIFE CHURCH-UPC 1424 15th Street •541-991-9398 Sunday Services: 10am and 6pm Tues. Bible Study 7:00pm NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A. 21st & Spruce Street – 997-8113 Adult Forum 9 a.m. – Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship services; Sun. 10:30am & Wed. 6pm. Pastor Lori Blake www.lutheranchurchfl orence.com PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW Traditional Worship Service 10:00 a.m. , Reverend Greg Wood Sunday School and Nursery – Organ and Choir All Welcome. Come as you are. 3996 N Hwy 101 997-7136 RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) Pre-Denominational (Romans 16:16) 1833 Tamarack Street (2 blocks east of Hwy. 101 on 18th St.) Bible Study: Sunday 10 a.m.; Worship: Sunday 11 a.m. www.churchofchristfl orence.org Revenue Department to hold tax refunds until February FLORENCE VINEYARD (GOD’S POWER HOUSE) Middle School and High School youth groups meet on Wednesday. FLORENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST 5 A “War is still not the answer.” FCNL We worship in homes at 11am Sundays Call 997-4237 or 902-9511 for locations. RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, L.C.M.S. Every Sun., Bible Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m. 85294 Hwy. 101 S. – 997-8038 DVD of Weekly worship service available. Pastor Randy Benscoter ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2135 19th St. –- 997-6600 8:30am, Tuesdays, Morning Prayer Sunday Services: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. - Wed, 11 a.m. Everyone Welcome – Come walk our Labyrinth. SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF THE DUNES CATHOLIC CHURCH Masses: Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. 1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312 Gems Fossils Agates Gem, Minerals Mineral & Vendors Fossil Show Lectures Family Fun The Rock Doc Special Displays January 14 & 15 10-4 Yachats Commons 4th & Hwy 101 www.YachatsAgateFestival.com FOLLOW US FOR THE LATEST NEWS /S IUSLAW N EWS ❘ @S IUSLAW N EWS WWW .T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM
