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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2017 City seeks to fill council member vacancy The City of Florence is in the middle of an ambitious two-year work plan to help move Florence toward the City’s efforts to become Oregon’s Premier Coastal Community. Service on the Florence City Council offers an opportunity for residents to become involved in their city govern- ment and to help shape the direction of the city. For more information about the City’s Goals and Work Plan visit www.ci.florence. or.us/council/city-council- goals-work-plan. The Florence City Council meets regularly on the first and third Mondays at 5:30 p.m., and in work sessions generally on the first and third Wednesdays at 10 a.m. In addition, Florence City Councilors serve as liaisons on one or more city committees and often represent Florence at many different events and groups. Anyone interested in serv- ing on the Florence City Council, can download an application at www.ci.flo- rence.or.us. Applications are also avail- able at Florence City Hall – 250 Highway 101 in Florence. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018. Applicants need to reside in the Florence city limits for at least one year prior to appoint- ment and be a registered voter. Applications will be reviewed by the Florence City Council and may be invited to interviews with the Council the week of Jan. 17. For more information about the process, visit the City of Florence website at www.ci. florence.or.us, or contact City Recorder and Economic Development Coordinator Kelli Weese at kelli.weese@ci. florence.or.us. F LORENCE G ARDEN C LUB OFFERING $500 SCHOLARSHIP The Florence Garden Club is seeking applicants for a scholarship which awards local adult students pursuing specific technical certifica- tions. The candidate must be over the age of 18 and from the Florence or Mapleton areas. The candidate must be pur- suing certification for water- shed resources management, watershed science, water con- servation, water plant operator or other sustainability/renew- able energy careers. Applications and informa- tion are available by email request to deettemiller@gmail .com. Deadline for submitting application is Jan. 11, 2018 for the spring 2018 term. 3 A Peace Harbor palliative care helps fill community need After one full year of opera- tion, the PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center Palliative Care team said it is clear that the program is pro- viding much-needed and val- ued services to the Florence community. “I think the need for these services has long been estab- lished in Florence,” said Stephen Kerner, DO, palliative care medical director. “We are just now getting the opportuni- ty to offer this extra layer of support to patients dealing with serious illness. “It’s all about providing the right care at the right time.” Palliative care fills the gap for patients who want and need comfort and treatment at any stage of an illness. Patients receiving palliative care servic- es must have a diagnosis of a serious or chronic illness and a desire for easing of symptoms- physical, social, emotional or spiritual. The primary focus is on pain and symptom management, with the goal of improving quality of life. The Peace Harbor program has served approximately 160 patients since December of 2016. The team has focused on serving the highest-need popu- lation, including residents of local facilities and those who are homebound and unable to get to the clinic for medical care. “These patients have long fallen through the cracks of our health care system and will often get their medical care COURTESY PHOTO Palliative Care team members Stephen Kerner, Donna Becker and Suzan Larson through the Emergency Department at a time of crisis,” said Suzan Larson, the pro- gram’s medical office assistant. Donna Becker, the team’s medical social worker, said patients feel supported and know they are not alone. The program has significant- ly increased use of hospice services, which provide an interdisciplinary approach to care for the terminally ill. Palliative care programs across the country have proven to make hospice referrals in a more timely manner, getting patients the additional support they need when they qualify for it. Emergency room visits and hospitalizations have also decreased for this patient popu- lation. The Palliative Care team strives to respond to patients who have new or worsening symptoms within one to two days, which has led to better management of symptoms and less need to seek emergency care. The team of three hopes to add a second provider, said Becker. “Right now, we are limited in how many patients we can serve due to the size of our team. I anticipate that this pro- gram will continue to grow over the coming years; the need is definitely there.” Beginning in January, the team will host a series of class- es to train prospective volun- teers to work directly with pal- liative care patients. Trainings will be held at Lane Community College and include an overview of pallia- tive care, the role of the team and the volunteer, communica- tion and spirituality. Sessions start on Jan. 10 and will continue every Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, through Feb. 14. Anyone interested in volun- teering or with questions can contact Donna Becker at dbecker@peacehealth.org or call 541-902-6734. Viewfinders announce December contest winners December photo winners were by (from left) Stephanie Ames, Curt Peters and Craig Shreeve. The Siuslaw Viewfinders Camera Club theme for $9.50 | $8.50 Sen/Student/Military | $8 Matinees Before 2 | $7.50 Child | $6.50 Members | Performing Arts: $19/$15/$10 DECEMBER 22 - 28 FRI 22 SAT 23 SUN 24 MON 25 TUE 26 WED 27 THU 28 11:10 AM 4:00 PM 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 11:30 AM 2:20 PM 2:20 PM 4:55 PM 4:55 PM 7:20 PM 7:20 PM 1:30 PM 4:00 PM 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 1:30 PM 4:00 PM 9:35 PM 1:00 PM 3:30 PM 8:50 PM 1:20 PM THE GREATEST SHOWMAN PG 105 MIN – Hugh Jackman as PT Barnum 3:50 PM Original musical that celebrates the birth of show 6:20 PM business & illustrates the genius of PT Barnum 8:40 PM 1:40 PM 3:50 PM 6:20 PM 8:40 PM 11:10 AM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:05 PM 7:05 PM 1:20 PM 3:50 PM 6:20 PM 8:40 PM 1:20 PM 3:40 PM 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 1:20 PM 3:50 PM 6:20 PM 8:40 PM 12:10 PM 3:15 PM PG-13 119 MIN – Stars Duane Johnson “It’s an entertaining, engaging, colourful picture 6:10 PM 9:10 PM in its own right.” Screen International 12:10 PM 3:15 PM 6:10 PM 9:10 PM 11:20 AM 2:10 PM 2:10 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 7:50 PM 7:50 PM 12:10 PM 3:15 PM 6:10 PM 9:10 PM 12:10 PM 3:15 PM 6:10 PM 9:10 PM 12:10 PM 3:15 PM 6:10 PM 9:20 PM 12:00 PM STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI 3:00 PM PG-13 150 MIN. – “Easily its most exciting iteration in decades — the first flat-out terrific “Star 6:00 PM Wars” movie since “The Empire Strikes Back.” LAT 8:50 PM 12:00 PM 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:50 PM 11:00 AM 1:45 PM 1:45 PM 4:45 PM 4:45 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 12:00 PM 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:50 PM 12:00 PM 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:50 PM 12:00 PM 3:00 PM 6:10 PM 9:10 PM TUE 26 WED 27 THU 28 FERDINAND – Classic novel brought to life PG 108 MIN – “Goofy, charming, faithful to its sweet source material, and all while advancing the standard “Be yourself” message with fresh challenges to gender expectations.” 4.5/5 *’s 1:30 PM 4:00 PM 6:30 PM 9:00 PM JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE Events & Performing Arts: ROYAL OPERA BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER FRI 22 SAT 23 SUN 24 MON 25 11:00 AM 180 MIN – The holiday classic NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: YOUNG MARX 6:00 PM Curt Peters took second with an up-close photo of a raven straight out of Edgar Alan Poe. Craig Shreeve’s third place image was a composite of the Bandon Lighthouse with a magnificent old pirate ship apparently about to crash onto the rocks. SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY DECEMBER 23 DECEMBER 24 DECEMBER 25 Cloudy Rain 50°F 37°F 48°F 40°F TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY DEMBER 27 DECEMBER 28 DECEMBER 29 Cloudy Showers Rain 48°F 41°F 50°F 40°F 50°F 40°F DECEMBER 26 Parly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy 48°F 36°F The next meeting of the Viewfinders Club will be Monday, Jan. 8, in the Bromley Room of The Siuslaw Public Library. The theme for January is “The Sound of Music.” 51°F 40°F We are now offering CAR WASHES. We will hand wash your car and vacuum the inside. It’s not considered a “detail” but it is a nice, quick spruce up for your car all for $59.95. Bring your car in with this weather ad and we will give you $5 off your fi rst wash! Gift cards make the perfect present! We offer shrinkwrap as well! 180 MIN – 1 st play at 1 st new theatre in 80 years SMALL BUSINESS REVOLUTION Main Street: Preview & Community Forum December was “Moods in Black & White,” and members came up with an a wide array of photo submissions. First place went to Stephanie Ames for her photograph, which showed a couple dodg- ing a gigantic wave at the coast, titled “They Survived.” 6:00 PM We are your ONE STOP Auto Care Center Locally owned and community minded! 120 MIN – FREE! Box Office opens 30 min. prior to 1 st Film | 1930 HWY 101 | www.citylightscinemas.com | Times: 541-305-0014 4515 Hwy. 101 N., Florence • 541-997-5049 AJ and Megan Shervin, Owners Open Monday - Friday 8am-5pm D EADLINE FOR P RESS R ELEASES I S E VERY M ONDAY AND T HURSDAY BY N OON .
