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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2018 | 9A Travelers should plan for a safe holiday trip The name you have learned to trust, now in our new state of the art practice in Eugene! Thanksgiving, shopping and Civil War combine for a busy I-5 CORVALLIS—Heavy con- gestion is expected on Inter- state 5 this week in the Wil- lamette Valley, as travelers celebrate Thanksgiving, Friday shopping and Friday’s Civil War football game between the Oregon State Beavers and the University of Oregon Ducks. Starting on Wednesday afternoon and continuing through Sunday, travelers should expect busy roads and record numbers of travelers, according to travel experts. Football fans heading to the Dr. Sarah Rincker, DPM, FACFAS 4750 Village Plaza Loop, Suite 202, Eugene, Oregon 97401 541-650-6170 Has it been 5 years or more since your tank was pumped? Then it’s time! Civil War in Corvallis on Fri- day — with a 1 p.m. kickoff — are reminded to leave early and allow plenty of travel time. Pack your patience, make sure your vehicle is in good work- ing order and take emergency supplies you might need. Each year, the Oregon De- partment of Transportation (ODOT), state and local law enforcement and other inci- dent responders coordinate their efforts to better manage the increased traffic on I-5 and other major corridors in the Willamette Valley. Staffing is increased to help deal with the heavy congestion and clear crashes, more vari- able message signs are posted to warn travelers of congestion and delays, and extra efforts are made to manage the traf- fic flows around the Civil War and Black Friday shopping. A few safety reminders: • Know before you go. Check road and traffic conditions on ODOTs travel site, www.Trip- Check.com, or call 5-1-1. • Stay alert and focused while driving at all times. • Keep a safe following dis- tance at all times. • Before leaving, plan out a possible alternative route. • If you need to check your route, have a passenger look at any devices or pull to a safe place off the roadway. • If you see vehicles on the side of the road, slow down and move over to the next lane. For the latest information on road conditions, visit www. tripcheck.com. WLCF 2019 grant applications still available Call us to today to schedule an appointment. Check Saturday’s paper for a coupon good on your next service. Lowest Prices Guaranteed—We will match any competitors price ! 541-997-8885 In this time of Thanksgiv- ing, Western Lane Communi- ty Foundation (WLCF) is very thankful to offer the 2019 grant cycle to eligible applicants. Each year, WLCF awards several grants to local non- profit organizations for proj- ects/programs in its target area of Western Lane County. Grants are awarded in the ar- eas of education, medicine and science, the arts and social and civic services. In 2018, over $73,000 was awarded to several of these worthy causes. The annual amount to be awarded is de- termined by the performance of the invested portfolio of discretionary funds during the current year. Grant requests for the 2019 grant cycle will be accepted until Jan. 15, 2019. The appli- cation may be downloaded at WLCF’s website. It is highly recommended that applicants review the Grant Guidelines included there. Please sub- mit applications to Western Lane Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1589, Florence, OR, 97439, or by email to wlcf@ wlcfonline.org in PDF format. Completed applications must be postmarked or re- ceived no later than close of business on Jan. 15. Applications will be re- viewed by the Board of Direc- tors and each applicant will be contacted by a Board Member for an interview regarding the request for funds. Grants will be selected in February and then awarded in late March. Selected grant recipients will be required to submit a grant report by Aug. 31, 2019. Grant requests and awards will be selected based on mer- it, need, and benefit to the community at large. Grant requests and award amounts vary greatly, but are usually between $100 and $5,000, de- pending on the nature of the grant project and funds avail- able for distribution. For more information, con- tact WLCF at the address above or by calling 541-997- 1274. Volunteers needed for Submit nominations now AARP's tax preparation help for annual Siuslaw Awards AARP has provided free in- come tax preparation for the residents of Florence and the surrounding communities for more than 20 years. The Florence site needs ad- ditional volunteers to prepare income tax returns this season. All Proceeds Will Benefit C.R.O.W. — Our Local Children’s Performing Arts Organization Home for the Holidays A Christmas Tour of Homes Training will be provided starting the third week of Janu- ary and tax preparation begins in early February through April 15. Anyone interested should contact Dave Riordan at 510- 468-1796. Visit us on the web T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . 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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. 19, to be distributed before Christmas break. ccb#55030 1780 Kingwood St. • 541-997-8526 •Helps those in need in Lane County • Charitable donation •We do all the paperwork The 12th annual Siuslaw Awards event is fast approach- ing. The awards banquet, spon- sored by the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce, will take place Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the Florence Events Center. This event recognizes ex- cellence in the local business community by naming recip- ients for awards in: Excellence in Customer Service, Curb Ap- peal, Non-Profit Achievement, Community Caring, Innova- tion in Business and the Stu Johnston Business of the Year Award. The Chamber will also rec- ognize an individual or busi- ness that has selflessly given of their time and efforts in sup- porting the Chamber and its efforts with the Distinguished Service Award. Two outstanding individuals in the community will be hon- ored with the Future First Citi- zen Award and the First Citizen Award. The First Citizen Award recognizes that individual who has given selflessly to the com- munity based on community involvement, leadership and overall community impact. The Future First Citizen Award recognizes that student based on his or her academic success as well as civic involve- ment and contributions to the community. Anyone can choose to nomi- nate their own or another busi- ness for the Siuslaw Awards. Applications are available now either at the Florence Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center or online at www.florencecham- ber.com. Nominations must be sub- mitted to the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce by Nov. 28. First Citizen and Future First Citizen nomination forms are available through area ser- vice clubs on Friday, Nov. 30, and are due back to the Cham- ber by Friday, Dec. 21. For more information, call Florence Area Chamber of Commerce at 541-997-3128. Christmas Gift List Toys • Books Clothing Houseware Furniture Gift Certifi cates St. Vincent DePaul’s 2315 Hwy 101 541-997-8460 Open Daily St. Vincent de Paul 2315 Hwy. 101 • Florence • 541-997-8460 We are your gift giving headquarters PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Volunteers Gift Shop PORT HOLE PUBLISHING 179 Laurel Street, Suite D FLORENCE LET US PUBLISH YOUR BOOK PORT HOLE BOOKS 77567 Hwy. 101 • GARDINER Open Monday - Friday 10am-4pm 541-997-8412 PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Volunteers 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
