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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 2018
State launches grant program
to bolster veteran services
The Oregon Department of
Veterans’ Affairs is now seek-
ing grant proposals from non-
profits and other service
providers who want to help
expand needed services for
Oregon veterans.
The grant program was cre-
ated to improve services in a
number of key areas, including
mental and physical health
care, housing, employment
opportunities and stability,
education and training oppor-
tunities, transportation, and
promoting veterans’ organiza-
tions that provide critical serv-
ices for veterans.
“One of the things that
defines the Oregon veteran
community is our ability to
creatively and effectively har-
ness available resources to
make a difference for veter-
ans,” said Sheronne Blasi, act-
ing director of the Oregon
Department of Veterans'
Affairs. “We see it happen
every day. This grant opportu-
nity is about supporting that
work, expanding services for
veterans in their communities,
and we’re confident it will
make a big impact.”
Funding for the program
comes from the Veteran
Services Grant Fund, which
was established by the
Legislature in 2017 with its
passage of House Bill 2891.
The Veteran Services Grant
Fund is funded by Oregon
Lottery revenue, which was
made possible through voters'
approval of Measure 96 in
November 2016.
Eligible
organizations
include nonprofit organiza-
tions incorporated under
501(c)(3), veterans organiza-
tions incorporated under
501(c)(19), tribal, regional,
local governments, or state
agencies, Oregon quasi-public
agencies and Oregon intergov-
ernmental agencies.
Grant proposals must be
received by Feb. 1, to be con-
sidered. All awards will be
one-time grants, ranging from
$25,000 to $250,000.
Grant awards will be
announced in the spring of
2018.
Proposals must be submit-
ted through the Oregon
Procurement
Information
Network (or ORPIN) site. For
more information or questions
about this grant opportunity,
please contact ODVA Senior
Policy
Advisor
Laurie
Skillman at laurie.skillman@
state.or.us.
Western Lane Ambulance District and Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue
Ambulance and fire call runs Dec. 24-30
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Pine St
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Rhododendron Dr
Heceta Beach Rd
9th St
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Hwy 101
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29th St
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Heceta Beach Rd
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9th St
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Area
J AN . 23 S PECIAL E LECTION B ALLOTS
Lane County Elections mailed ballots
this week for the Jan. 23 Special Election.
Ballots are expected to be delivered to all
eligible voters through Tuesday, Jan. 9.
Voters who are eligible to vote in this
election and who do not receive a ballot for
the Jan. 23 Special Election can check on
the status of their registration and ballot at
www.oregonvotes.gov. They may also
contact Lane County Elections at 541-682-
4234 to determine if they need to update
their voter registration to receive a ballot.
Voters may drop off their ballots at one
of many official drop box locations listed
in the insert included with their ballot.
Drop boxes are now open and will remain
open until 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Lane County Elections is located at 275
Type
21st St
23rd Street
Hwy 101
9th St
Jonathan Ln
Hwy 101
9th St
Hwy 101
North Fork Siuslaw Rd
9th St
Rhododendron Lp
Maple St
12th St
9th St
Skookum Dr
Hwy 36
Heceta Park Way
Saltaire St
Harvard Ave
Willow Ridge Ct
Friendly Acres
9th St
2nd St
Clear Lake Rd
9th
North Fork Siuslaw Rd
Hwy 126 SVFR
9th St
Ocean Dunes Dr
9th St
Highway 126
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IN MAIL NOW
W. 10th Avenue, on the corner of 10th and
Lincoln in downtown Eugene. Public
office hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to
4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
On Election Day, Jan. 23, the Lane
County Elections Office will be open from
7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Florence Community Suppers
County Sheriff’s office releases saturation patrol results
continue this Wednesday
During the Christmas/New State Sheriffs’ Association and lowing citations:
This year, there were 30
Anyone who would like a
friendly meal is invited on
behalf of area churches St.
Andrews Episcopal, New Life
Lutheran, Presbyterian Church
of the Siuslaw, and Florence
United Methodist Church to
weekly suppers for the com-
munity.
There is no cost, but dona-
tions towards the cost of the
meals will be accepted — but
not required.
Meals are Wednesday
nights from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
• Jan. 10: At New Life
Deadline for
WLCF grant
applications is
approaching
Western Lane Community
Foundation (WLCF) is
reminding local non-profits
that the deadline for submit-
ting a grant application is
Monday, Jan 15.
Each year, WLCF awards
several grants to local non-
profit organizations for proj-
ects/programs in its target
area of western Lane County
from Deadwood/Mapleton to
Dunes City. Grants are
awarded in the areas of edu-
cation, medicine and science,
the arts and social and civic
services.
The application can be
downloaded at wlcfonline.
org and it is highly recom-
mended that applicants
review the Grant Guidelines
included there.
Applications can be sub-
mitted to Western Lane
Community Foundation, P.O.
Box 1589 Florence, OR
97439 or to its website.
Applications will be
reviewed by the WLCF
Board of Directors and each
applicant will be contacted
by a board member for an
interview regarding the
request for funds. Grants will
be approved in February and
then awarded in late March.
Grant requests and awards
will be selected based on
merit, need, and benefit to the
community at large. Grant
amounts vary between $500
and $10,000.
For more information, call
541-997-1274 or emailing at
wlcf@oregonfast.net.
Lutheran Church, 21st and
Spruce streets.
• Jan. 17: At the Episcopal
Church, 2136 19th St.
• Jan. 24: At the United
Methodist Church, Second and
Kingwood streets.
• Jan. 31: At the Episcopal
Church, 2136 19th St.
Year’s holiday, Lane County
Sheriff’s Office deputies con-
ducted overtime saturation
patrols focused on reducing
impaired driving and related
vehicle crashes and injuries.
These patrols are funded
solely through grant monies
provided through the Oregon
the Oregon Department of
Transportation.
During this two week satura-
tion period, deputies made a
total of 15 DUII arrests. These
arrests were made by deputies
on saturation patrol and during
normal shifts.
Deputies also issued the fol-
Driving While Suspended: 9
Speeding: 7
Reckless Driving: 2
Felony Attempt to Elude: 1
Other Citations: 22
Warnings: 47
During the same time period
last year, there were 12 DUII
arrests.
hours of grant funded overtime
worked by deputies as com-
pared to 32 hours last year.
Grant funding will provide
additional overtime for DUII
Saturation Patrols throughout
the year for holidays and local
Lane County special events.
Beach Bum Doggie Resort
Homestyle Doggie Day Care & Boarding
Come Play With Us!
Call 541-999-8632
to make a play date!
1622 10th St
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Are There Signs Of The Last Days?
Does the Bible give events and signs of Jesus’ return? Are the
signs that are mentioned in Matthew 24 an indication of the
approaching end of this age and the second coming of Christ?
Does Matthew 24 really forecast the events leading up to the
second coming of Christ? What does the Bible really teach?
This class is part of an ongoing study about premillennialism.
All are welcome to attend! We meet at 6:30 p.m. every
Thursday at:
The Florence church of Christ
1833 Tamarack Street
You can contact us at (541) 997-3133, or go online to
churchofchristfl orence.org for more information.
See Jim for your auto sales needs!
2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence
(541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475
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Without the generous support and donations of the following sponsors,
restaurants, organizations, artists, students and volunteers, the Empty Bowls
2017 fundraiser to benefi t Florence Food Share could not have been possible.
We are truly fortunate to live in a community that works together to make our
town a better place to live!
Artists & Silent Auction Donors
Stephanie Ames
Kristin Anderson
Pattie Anderson
Larry Bishop
Karen Brodkin
Rhonda Butler
Alissa Clark
Steve Dennis
Kris DeNoyer
Paul Doberantz
Sam Dantone
Krissy Edson
Joshua Greene
Rod & Ruth Engleman
Kim Fleenor
Jan Gaynor
Bernie Herr
Greg Kennedy
Jeff Kernan
Debbie Kiturkes
Bonnie Kramer
Leroy Kryzycki
Phyllis Laird
Patti Land
LCC Clay Classes
Christine Larkin
Sue Lyons
Diane Mackey
Oregon Coast Woodturners
Owen Marsh
Michael MacDuffee
James McHenry
Geraldine McMahan
Kim Pickell
Nancy Reed
Jane Rincon
Michael Schwartz
Kathy Shamey
Vicki Sieber-Benson
Margie Sittner
Siuslaw High School Art
Classes
Jayne Smoley
Julie Strecker
Sponsors
Restaurants
S.L. Ahlas
All Creations Construction
Backstreet Gallery
Kathy Barbier
Larry & Crystal Farnsworth
Goodmans Floor Covering
Kuhn Investments, Inc.
Ladies of the Elks
TR Hunter Real Estate
Ray Wells, Inc.
Beachcomber Pub
Bridgewater Ocean Fresh Fish House
Firehouse Restaurant
ICM Restaurant
Jerry’s Place
LoveJoys
Le Bouchon
Maple Street Grille
Mo’s
Siuslaw Riverside Eat and Drink