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6 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2017 ‘Pounding’ for Florence Food Share today The 18th annual “Pounding” to benefit Florence Food Share will be held today, Nov. 18, at Grocery Outlet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted by local businesswoman Cindy Wobbe, this annual food drive aims to fill the local food bank’s pantries with much needed canned, boxed and frozen food items in time for the holiday season. Started in 2000 and held the Saturday just before T h a n k s g i v i n g , Wo b b e matched the public’s dona- tions pound for pound, result- ing in over 80,000 pounds of donations over a 15-year span, until she sold her restaurant. In 2015, an anonymous donor stepped in to continue the sponsorship, matching pounds with dollars. “I’ve never asked who it is,” Wobbe said. “I’m just deeply grateful that someone stepped in to help. Over 600 families in our community rely on food share to keep from going hungry each month and this food drive has been a godsend year after year.” This is the third Pounding this same anony- mous donor has offered to match the total poundage with funds. An additional sponsor, Top Hydraulics, has just announced that it will also match the total number of pounds donated. “I’m thrilled for Food S h a r e , ” Wo b b e s a i d . “Florence Food Share is fac- ing a crisis right now. Donations of food and money are at a critical low, and the need for services continues to rise.” The addition of Top Hydraulics’ matching dona- tion means that for every pound of food received at the Pounding, Food share will receive a match of $2. “What a wonderful and timely gift for food share,” said Wobbe, who will be joined by local radio person- ality Wayne Sharpe of KCST Radio, who has conducted a live radio remote on location every year since the begin- ning. Grocery Outlet owner and operator Woody Woodbury will mark specials through- out the store of items most desperately needed at the food bank and plans to have extra staff available during the event to help with push- ing grocery carts, loading boxes of canned foods and ringing in customers at the checkstands. Last year’s event raised a record 11,111 pounds of food, and both Wobbe and Woodbury said they hope an even larger turnout this year . Grocery Outlet is located at 2066 Highway 101. Photos of loved ones sought for Hospice Light up a Life PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Hospice is reaching out to community members for photos of loved ones who have passed away. These photographic memories will be included in a slide show at Hospice’s 22nd annual Light Up A Life Ceremony, set for Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The event includes an opening prayer and introduction of the local Peace Harbor Hospice team, followed by a cere- monial reading of the names of loved ones, with music per- formed by Peace Harbor’s Strings of Compassion. Hospice welcomes photos of any loved ones who have passed, whether or not they were involved in Hospice care. As the photos will be shown to a public audience, a signed release form is required. Families can visit the Hospice office at 2230 Kingwood St. in Florence to pick up a form; forms will need to be signed and returned with a photograph no later than Nov. 30. The Light Up A Life Ceremony ends as the house lights are dimmed and the lights on the holiday tree and Menorah are lit. There is no cost to attend and refreshments will be served. Family and friends are invited to share in remem- brance and compassion for those who have passed. Light Up A Life is Peace Harbor Hospice’s only fundrais- er. Stars may be purchased in memory of a loved one who has passed. All stars will be inscribed with the loved one’s name and will be hung on either the holiday tree or placed on the Menorah table. Peace Harbor Hospice is a nonprofit 501(c) organization. All contributions are tax deductible, and 100 percent of the funds benefit Peace Harbor Hospice and the community it serves. To learn more, contact Jackie Guy at 541-997-3418. Signed release forms and photographs can be mailed to Peace Harbor Hospice, 400 Ninth St., Florence, OR 97439 or dropped off at the Hospice office at 2230 Kingwood St. Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office is closed from noon to 1 p.m. C RIS N OAH OF E UGENE JOINS O REGON P ACIFIC B ANK ’ S B OARD OF D IRECTORS Oregon Pacific Bank recently announced that Cris Noah has been welcomed as the newest member of the Bank’s Board of Directors. Noah will be Oregon Pacific Bank’s 11th board member, bringing with her a unique set of skills and expertise to add to the board’s collective base of knowledge. “We are thrilled to have Cris join us as our newest board member,” said Ron Green, president and CEO of Oregon Pacific Bank. “We look forward to Cris’ help in growing our professional banking services in the Eugene and Springfield area, as well as her contributions to the bank’s strategic planning and financial risk manage- ment processes. She brings with her a high level of pro- fessional expertise that will further aid us in meeting the needs of the Lane County community.” Noah was born and raised in Eugene, where she received a bachelor’s degree in busi- ness administration from the University of Oregon, with an emphasis in marketing and accounting. Throughout her high school Cris Noah and college years, she gained experience within the banking industry. After graduation, Noah’s career path led her to become a Certified Public Accountant, where she would spend some time working for a CPA firm before moving into the med- ical industry. She spent a sig- nificant part of her career with the Oregon Medical Group as Controller, Director of Finance and CFO, before being promoted to Chief Executive Officer where she was heavily involved in the organizations strategic plan- ning, growth and develop- ment. As of June 2016, Cris retired from her position of CEO at the Oregon Medical Group. In her retirement, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, skiing and playing tennis. Passionate about helping her local community, some of her previous commitments include the position of execu- tive committee member of the United Way Health Care com- mittee, helping to expand access to care for thousands of Lane County residents, and she was a previous member of the United Way 2016 HealthCare Investment Committee. “I am eager be a part of Oregon Pacific Bank’s Board of Directors,” said Noah. “I am proud to support commu- nity based business thriving in our local cities.” Learn more about Oregon Pacific Bank and its Board of Directors at opbc.com/board- members. Breaking news, photo galleries and MORE! Visit the Siuslaw News online WWW.THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM BOYS & GIRLS CLUB of Western Lane County Aft er nearly 29 years in business, ON THE COAST PRINTING, INC. has decided to close our doors on DECEMBER 18, 2017. I will be merging and WORKING at Th e Shippin’ Shack beginning January 20. 2018. 541-997-9195 • email: inkdude22@yahoo.com 1856 37th Street, Florence, OR 97439 1601 15th Street • Florence, OR 97439 541-902-0304 Great Futures Start Here 541-997-7121 opbc.com @OregonPacBank Get involved Florence Food Share provides food to those who are hungry in our community. If you have four hours a week available, we are in need of volunteers to staff our Front Desk and also act as Guides as clients walk through the pantry. Please call our volunteer coordinator, Ivy Medow, @ 541-997-9110 (Monday – Friday, before noon) to learn more about volunteering. info@lorence- foodshare.org 2190 Spruce Street. Invest in Florence by banking locally! member Volunteer Donate Do your part and volunteer today to help support these local non-proft organizations in our community! 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 Assisting those in need in our Community. Free Hot Meals Mon-Wed-Fri 12:30 AM - 1:30 PM HELPING HANDS COALITION Volunteer New Life Lutheran Church, 2100 Spruce St, next to Foodshare, Call 541-997-5057 to Volunteer Get involved 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. Donate Holiday Bazaar Friday, November 24th 1:30pm-3:30pm Do your part and volunteer today to help support these local non-proft organizations in our community! 1570 Kingwood • PO Box 2313, Florence 541-997-5673 laneseniormeals.org Operating Monday, Wednesday and Friday Saving men one PSA test at a time. 541-997-6626 maribob@oregonfast.net Someone to talk to... who understands! Kick Off the Holiday Season With: Santa and His Reindeer!! Craft Vendors Bake Sale To include your The Salvation Army organization in this directory, Western Lane County please call us Col. Sam Spayd, Volunteer Kettle Coordinator P.O. Box 1041, Florence, Oregon 97439 @ 541-997-3441 541-991-6139 Chili Feed Join us at: 375 9th St. Florence D EADLINE P RESS R ELEASES I S E VERY M ONDAY AND T HURSDAY BY N OON . E MAIL P RESS R ELEASES @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM . FOR
