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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2018 | 3A G ENERAL N EWS WLCF hosting free workshop for local nonprofits June 27 The Western Lane Com- munity Foundation (WLCF) will present a workshop on legacy donations for local non-profits who are interest- ed in growing and establish- ing endowments in support of their organizations through legacy giving on Wednesday, June 27. “Endowments allow non-profit organizations to establish long term funding while giving donors the peace of mind that their generous gifts will benefit the orga- nizations they care over the long term,” said Gayle Weiss, Executive Director of West- ern Lane Community Foun- dation. “We want to provide a learning opportunity to the non-profits in Western Lane County so they can plan for their future.” Western Lane Community Foundation is a nonprofit or- ganization chartered for the purpose of receiving, admin- istering and distributing char- itable funds for the benefit of residents in Western Lane County. WLCF ’s assets are current- ly in excess of $7 million with the income from those as- sets being deployed through grants, endowments and scholarships in Western Lane County. The workshop will be a collaborative effort between WLCF and the Oregon Com- munity Founda-tion (OCF), with Sara Brandt, Senior Phil- anthropic Advisor of OCF, presenting “Understanding and Encouraging Legacy Giv- ing.” Brandt brings over 30 years of professional experience in development grant making and charitable gift planning to her position at OCF, which currently manages assets of $1.9 billion, comprising more than 2,800 permanent funds; one of which is Western Lane Community Foundation. OCF is ranked in the top ten community foundations in the United States based on assets. Weiss will also discuss how WLCF can support and assist local non-profits in establish- ing new endowments within our community. The workshop is open to board members and staff of local nonprofits along with individuals who may be in- terested learning about legacy giving. The two-hour program will be held at the Bromley Room at the Siuslaw Library, located at 1460 Ninth St., beginning with coffee at 9:30 a.m. Those interested in attend- ing are requested to R.S.V.P. via email to Western Lane Community Foundation at wlcf@wlcfonline.org Please provide the name of your or- ganization and names of at- tendees by Friday, June 22. This program is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Siuslaw Public Library. You’ve come along way Babies! OCHS reopens thrift store, sets date for membership meeting By Mark Brennan Siuslaw News This week, Oregon Coast Humane Society (OCHS) con- tinued to move in a proactive manner to address issues of concern to the community, the organization’s members and the Oregon Department of Justice. OCHS’s recently elected board of directors has already hired Barbara Butzer as inter- im executive director, and she has taken a hands-on role in re- shaping the organization. Butzer reported that the OCHS Thrift Store on Bay Street in Historic Old Town Florence has reopened. OCHS is also in the process of gather- ing resumés from candidates to help run the popular venue. “We are looking to hire a weekend manager for the thrift store and we hope to find some- one as soon as we can to help to run the store for us,” Butzer said. “If anyone out there has experi-ence or wants to apply for the position, we encourage them to stop by the store, drop off a resumé and talk with us.” The new OCHS Board has been meeting weekly since be- ing seated in April, and direc- tors want to continue to im- prove communication between the board and the public by sharing the concrete steps they have taken to restore the posi- PHOTO BY FIRST LAST/SIUSLAW NEWS The Oregon Coast Humane Society Thrift Store on Bay Street is currently seeking applicants for individuals interested in helping run the store, which raises funds for the shelter. tive relationships. Board President Jack Han- nigan especially wants members of OCHS to know their opin- ions and thoughts are welcome. “When board members ad- opted the 2006 by-laws to return to a membership driven organi- zation, we decided to make our meetings more traditional, so there will be a question and an- swer period after board reports,” Hannigan said. He added that the next meet- ing will be on Wednesday, June 20, at at Lane Community Col- lege Florence Center in room 103. “We are having our annual membership meeting, which will be for members only,” he said. For information on becoming a member of OCHS, volunteer- ing or getting involved, call 541- 997-4277 or visit www.oregon- coasthumanesociety.org. Free screenings of ‘Revenge of the Electric Car’ to include electric car rides June 19 With support from Central Lincoln, the Siuslaw News, KCST Radio and City Lights Cinemas, Florence’s Green Mov- ie, set for June 19, will be two showings of the documentary “Revenge of the Electric Car,” a sequel to “Who Killed the Elec- tric Car?” about Jaguar-esque electric coupes GM leased to drivers in the 1990’s, but later repossessed and dismantled. A short panel discussions featuring local electric vehicle owners will be held after each showing of “Revenge,” and mov- ie goers will be able to test drive or ride in a Tesla 3 or a Tesla X, as well as the more-affordable Chevy Bolt, Kia Soul and Nissan Leaf. “Revenge of the Electric Car” shows how four car companies are launching electric vehicles for fans and hoping to win over skeptics. Director Chris Paine (who also directed “Who Killed the Electric Car?”) obtained un- precedented access to electric car research and development programs at General Motors, Nissan and Tesla Motors, while also following an independent mechanic converting gas-pow- ered cars to electric vehicles. As more and more models of electric cars arrive in show- rooms and driveways around the world, “Revenge” offers an entertaining account of this revolutionary time in transpor- tation. Paine shows auto makers as they race each other to create the first, best, and most pop- ular electric cars for the new car market, including a surre- al exchange between GM’s old guard, and Tesla’s infamous and mercurial Elon Musk. “We are really excited about these showings of ‘Revenge of the Electric Car’ at City Lights,” says Central Lincoln’s Director of Employee, Customer & Com- munity Services Mark Freeman. “Since the electricity Central Lincoln provides customers is 97 percent carbon-free, custom- ers who drive electric help keep Oregon’s air clean. Driving elec- tric is also cheap — the cost of charging an EV for 1,000 miles in Central Lincoln’s service area is up to 75 percent cheaper than buying gas for 1,000 miles. “We think customers who test drive an EV after both showings of Revenge will be happily sur- SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY JUNE 9 JUNE 10 JUNE 11 JUNE 12 Showers Showers Mostly Sunny Sunny 56°F 47°F 58°F 49°F 65°F 49°F 65°F 50°F prised at how quiet and speedy EVs are.” All who drive an electric car or ride in an electric car after the movie showings will receive a com-plimentary copy of Elec- tric Car Insider’s ‘EV Buyer’s Guide,’ which includes info on all commercially-available EVs in the U.S., including electric motorcycles and bicycles. Show times for “Revenge of the Electric Car” are set for Tuesday, June 19 at 1:30 p.m., and at 6:3 0 p.m. Free tickets are first-come, first-served, and should be picked up in advance at City Lights Cinemas, 1930 Highway 101, but are limited to four per person. To sign up to drive or ride in an electric car after the movie showings, send an email to in- fo@clpud.org or call 541-574- 2004 and leave a message. TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY JUNE 13 JUNE 14 FRIDAY JUNE 15 Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy 63°F 50°F 61°F 49°F 63°F 52°F A big congratulations to all graduates! We are proud of you! From all of us at Shervin's Tire & Automotive" Monday -Friday • 8am-5pm 4515 Hwy. 101 N., Florence 541- 997-5049 AJ and Megan Shervin, Owners Aj Shervin, Owner