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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2017 Holiday food drive to be held at Fred Meyer Dec. 2 The Florence Christian Church, in partnership with Fred Meyer, will be holding a holiday food drive on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All food and cash donations will benefit Florence Food Share. Peace Harbor providing needed palliative care The term “palliative care” was not unfamiliar to Charles and Bertha Morris. The Florence couple had heard it several times over the years, so when PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center launched its own palliative care program, they were among the first to call to inquire about services for Bertha. Bertha was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease at the age of 70. This incurable, degenerative nerve disease results in muscle weakness, difficulty with balance and loss of sensation in the feet, lower legs, hands and forearms. Bertha has lived with the con- dition for several years, and her symptoms continue to worsen. Her primary desire is to live her life as fully as possible, focusing on quality of life and participating in as many enjoy- able activities as she can. “Palliative care has been so helpful for Bertha,” said Charles, Bertha’s primary care- giver. “The fact that Dr. Kerner comes to our home for visits has been invaluable. We don’t have to waste Bertha’s energy on getting in and out of the car for a doctor visit.” Having a physician on the team — Stephen Kerner, DO — who visits patients in their homes is a key component of Peace Harbor’s Palliative Care Most needed items for the local food pantry are: Flour, coffee, baby and adult diapers, Hamburger Helper, mac and cheese, canned meat (tuna, chili, Spam, etc.), canned tomato products (diced, stewed, etc), milk and eggs. S ’ K R I D - 6 201 - F E BEST O F LO E N C R Two years in a row! Best Burger Best Sandwiches Best Doughnuts We serve Breakfast and Lunch! Donuts • Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Burritos Deli Sandwiches and so much more! Open 7 Days a week! Eat in or call for take out! 1136 Hwy. 101 • Florence 541-997-8630 CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT CLASS MULTI-STATE WA MT ME ND VT MN OR ID NH WI SD NY MI WY IA PA NE NV IL UT CO CA AZ OH IN WV KS OK NM MO MA CT RI NJ MD DE VA KY NC TN AR SC MS AL GA TX LA November March 29th 2 & 6pm 1 1pm pm & 6 pm Florence Event Center Vancouver Trap Club 715 Quince St. 11100 NE 76th Street Walk-in’s welcome. FL AK HONORED RESIDENT NON PERMIT NOT HONORED Multi-State: $80.00 Oregon Included No Fee Oregon Only: $45.00 Shaun Curtain 360-921-2071 or email: FirearmTrainingNW@gmail.com | www.FirearmTrainingNW.com program. “This is the type of care I love providing and that is des- perately needed in Florence,” Kerner said. Providing timely symptom management is a priority for the Palliative Care team — omething Bertha also appreci- ates. “Dr. Kerner was able to get me on a medication that has made all the difference in the world. I do not have near as much pain as I used to, which means that I can do more of the activities I love to do every day,” she said. Palliative care programs serve patients who have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness and desire alleviation of symptoms — whether social, physical, emotional or spiritu- al. There are no time restric- tions, so patients can receive it at any time and at any stage of illness. Palliative care fills the gap for patients who want and need comfort and treatment at any stage of disease, whether termi- nal or chronic. The Peace Harbor Palliative Care team currently consists of a physician, a medical social worker, a medical office assis- tant and several volunteers. Services include pain and symptom management as well COURTESY PHOTO Bertha and Charles Morris utilize PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center’s palliative care program. as psychosocial support. Emphasis is placed on Advance Care planning, including dis- cussion about health care goals and completion of Advance Directives and Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) forms. Beginning on Jan. 10, 2018, the Peace Harbor Palliative Care program will host a series of classes designed to train prospective volunteers to work directly with palliative care patients in the community. The trainings will be held at Lane Community College Florence Center and include an overview of palliative care, the roles of the care team and the volunteer, communication and spirituality. Training will be every Wednesday through Feb. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. If you are interested in vol- unteering or if you have ques- tions, contact Donna Becker at dbecker@peacehealth.org or 541-902-6734. Local writer becomes recommended read United Cerebral Palsy Los Angeles (UCPLA) has accept- ed Russ Dixon’s book, “Donnie of the Oregon Coast,” as recommended reading. After an Avian flu sweeps through a Northwest forest, an egg hatches. Donnie, the new- born bird, is born with huge feet, and is plagued with teas- ing and bullying by other birds. With his parents’ love and encouragement, during his adventures Donnie finds his way. His experiences are those which children and even adults will find uplifting. Dixon is a member of Backstreet Gallery in Historic Old Town Florence, where he shows his beautifully crafted wood pieces, many of which are birds. One day the inspiration came for the creation of a spe- cial bird. The wonderful wood- en bird sparked the story that COURTESY PHOTO Backstreet Gallery crafted wood artist Russ Dixon’s book “Donnie of the Oregon Coast” was just listed as a rec- ommended read by United Cerebral Palsy of L.A. evolved into a marvelous book of courage, strength and posi- tive growth. Dixons book, and the wood- en sculpture that gave rise to it, are available at Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St. in Florence. PORT HOLE PUBLISHING 179 Laurel Street, Suite D FLORENCE 17th ANNUAL ‘TREE OF GIVING’ Begins Monday, Nov. 27th LET US PUBLISH YOUR BOOK Stop by for a coff ee or hot chocolate and cookies. Select an ornament from the tree representing gift requests for specifi c necessities by a high school student in our community. Return gift s to us by Dec. 13, to be distributed before Christmas break. PORT HOLE BOOKS 77567 Hwy. 101 • GARDINER ccb#55030 1780 Kingwood St. • 541-997-8526 NEW-USED-RARE! WE HAVE IT ALL! Best-Selling Author, Ellen Traylor, Owner/Publisher 541-999-5725 Sotheby’s, eBay Master Dealer and Appraiser for Discovery.com portholebooks.com • portholepublications.com DONATE NOW! Maximize your donation by donating to Cars for a Cause by Dec. 31st. We accept cars, trucks, RVs, boats & motorcycles CALL NOW! Looking for a unique gift this holiday season? Gift Certificates for the Florence Events Center To purchase – simply drop by the box office Monday to Friday between 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM 715 Quince St * Florence, OR * 541-997-1994 Gift Certificates are good for redeption for any ticketed show at the FEC for one year from purchase. •Helps those in need in Lane County • Charitable donation •We do all the paperwork St. Vincent de Paul 9 A 2315 Hwy. 101 • Florence • 541-997-8460 Always the perfect gift! Christmas Gift List Toys • Books Clothing Houseware Furniture Gift Certifi cates St. Vincent DePaul’s 2315 Hwy 101 541-997-8460 Open Daily
