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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2018 | 3A G ENERAL N EWS New podiatrist joins PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Joseph Wilkinson, DPM, has joined the Orthope- dics team at PeaceHealth at PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center as a podi- atrist. Dr. Wilkinson is Peace Harbor’s first podiatrist, and he’ll help fill a growing need for foot care services in the Florence area. His ar- eas of expertise and interest include sports medicine, trauma and treating the foot problems of patients with diabetes. He earned his doctor of podiatric medicine at West- ern University of Health Sciences in Pomona, Calif. He completed his residency at Detroit Medical Center in Detroit, Mich. Kiwanians help keep lights on at B&G Club Dr. Joseph Wilkinson will be joining Peace Harbor as the areas first podiatrist. Dr. Wilkinson is fluent in Spanish, and enjoys run- ning, weightlifting, hiking, camping, rock climbing and canyoneering. To schedule an appoint- ment with Dr. Wilkinson, call 541-997-7104. The name you have learned to trust, now in our new state of the art practice in Eugene! COURTESY PHOTO Recently, the Kiwanis Club of Florence presented Chuck Trent of the Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County $3,000 to “Help Keep The Lights On.” This donation helped fulfill the Kiwanis Club mission of “Serving the Children of the World.” Like the Kiwanis Club, the Boys & Girls Club believes that the future of the nation rests with its children. Today’s kids will become tomorrow’s parents, workforce and leaders. With the support of orga- nizations like the Kiwanis Club of Florence, the Florence community can help keep the lights on at the Boys & Girls Club. Pictured are (from left) Jean Murphey, President of Kiwanis Club of Florence, and Chuck Trent, execu- tive director of the Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County. Dr. Sarah Rincker, DPM, FACFAS 4750 Village Plaza Loop, Suite 202, Eugene, Oregon 97401 541-650-6170 Estate Sale Fri. 8/24, Sat. 8/25 Sun. 8/26 9am-5pm 87763 Saltaire Street Ice Cream Social & Bake/Rummage Sale Mapleton Grange Friday 8/25 11am-3pm Come Join Us! Saturday 8/25 9am-3pm 4938 Mitchell Loop Road Lots of goodies! Fabric, decor, toys, household & books. 8/24-8/25 8am-3pm 707 Quanaugh Court Women’s clothing (some vintage), jewelry, pictures, misc. 8/25-8/26 8AM-2PM 4677 Mitchell Loop Road (South of bridge) High end Washer/Dryer & dressers, furniture, dishes, clothes, tools. ESTATE SALE! Fri. 8/24, Sat.8/25, Sun.8/26 9am-7pm 1040 Royal St. George Drive Furniture, W/D, lawnmower, tools, housewares, collectibles, 1999 Cadillac. All Must Go! HIT THAT LIKE BUTTON! F ACEBOOK . COM /S IUSLAW N EWS Western Lane Community Foundation announces new board members The Western Lane Commu- nity Foundation recently filled two openings on its Board of Directors. Jim Grano, Presi- dent, and Gayle Waiss, Exec- utive Director, announced the elections of Sam Spayd and Bart Mealer. Spayd moved to Florence in 1993 and has been involved in many aspects of the commu- nity since that time. He had a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force and as a captain for United Airlines. He has been a community volunteer for the past 25 years, devoting countless hours of volunteerism and philan- thropic activity. He was one of the original board members and creators of the Oregon Coast Military Museum and Deeds of Valor. Spayd has been a member and Chairman of the City Air- port Advisory Committee for over ten years and is the annu- al Salvation Army “Red Kettle Campaign” coordinator, an active member of the Board of SeaCoast Entertainment Association, and has been responsible for fundraising from corporate sponsors. In conjunction with the Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County, Spayd created a highly successful two-week program, the Florence Air Academy, which introduces teens to aviation and future career opportunities. Spayd is also a member of the Rotary Club of Florence. Mealer moved to Florence from Yakima, Wash., in 2006 to take a job with the Bonne- ville Power Administration. After more than 30 years in the electrical utility industry, WEDNESDAY THURSDAY AUGUST 22 AUGUST 23 Partly Cloudy AM Clouds/ PM Sun 63°F 56°F 66°F 52°F he retired and began a second career as an active volunteer. He has been involved in many Florence area charitable organizations, including serv- ing as a board member with Florence Food Share, Siu- slaw Outreach Services and Friends of Florence. Mealer has also been the coordinator for the production garden at Food Share since 2008. He began as a volunteer driver for the Friends of Flor- ence bus in 2009, and super- vised and trained drivers for five years. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer for the Friends. Western Lane Commu- nity Foundation is celebrat- ing its 43rd anniversary this year. The Board of Directors is responsible for more than $6,500,000 in managed funds under the auspices of Oregon Community Foundation. 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, Oregon. Resources come from indi- viduals, businesses and other organizations. WLCF selects qualified re- cipients for funding, based on need, in the form of grants, scholarships and donations for specific projects. WLCF also manages funds desig- nated for use by other non- profit organizations. The area served by the Foundation is Florence, Mapleton, Dunes City and Deadwood, Oregon. For more information, con- tact Gayle Waiss, Executive Director, at 541-997-1274 or online at www.wlcfonline. com. 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