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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019 | 3A Community News Local Lions Clubs help raise funds to build Heartfelt House The Heartfelt House, an $8.4-million project, has sparked the imaginations and pulled at the heartstrings of a diverse group of donors, including individuals, corpo- rations and community ser- vice clubs. Entirely funded through philanthropy, the house is emblematic of the region’s tremendous generosity. So far, more than 600 donors have contributed from $10 to $1 million, raising a total of $5.8 million. Set to open in June, the Heartfelt House will offer comfortable, affordable lodg- ing to out-of-town families of patients at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield and University District in Eugene. The 20,208-square-foot DENTURE SERVICES INC. house will be just a five-min- LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED ute walk from RiverBend. Open 4 days a week! Lions Clubs International and local Lions, including the service clubs in Flor- Here to serve your denture needs: ence, Mapleton and Yachats, Dentures have raised $220,000 for the Partial Dentures William Foster LD Heartfelt House. Immediate Dentures Sherry, Offi ce Manager Lion Ed Gear has wit- Implant Dentures “As a denture wearer myself, nessed that generosity first- Relines & Repairs Same Day I can answer your COURTESY GRAPHIC questions and address hand as he has talked about your denture concerns.” Artist's rendering of the Heartfelt House project offer comfortable, affordable lodg- Monday-Thursday the Heartfelt House at clubs ~ William Foster, LD ing to out-of-town families of patients at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center throughout the Willamette 10am - 2 pm Financing: Citi Health Card 12 Month no Interest Valley, coastal and southern at RiverBend in Springfield and the University District in Eugene. Oregon. 524 Laurel St. 541-997-6054 “I have not had to work nation,” Gear said. “They just bers saw the need for one Miracle Network and be- hard to get that kind of do- immediately started contrib- in the southern Willamette lieve that investing in the uting and very much wanted Valley. health and well-being of the to be a part of it.” They raised $280,000 to youngest in our community The cause resonates with help launch the Children’s is a good way to support the Aut o Pa people, Gear said, adding Miracle Network/Lions Pa- strength of the entire region,” y that many Lions either know tient Family Guest House OCCU President and CEO people who have stayed on Patterson Street near the Ron Neumann said. at a patient guest house University District campus. The 20-room guest house somewhere in the country, More than 20 area Lions will have a 10-room pediatric or they’ve used one them- Clubs have contributed to wing and an a 10-room adult selves. the Heartfelt House, includ- wing. It will be a collabora- Use your Credit or Debit Card account to renew your A guest house lessens the ing those in Florence, Ma- tion between PeaceHealth, financial burden of being pleton, Eugene, Springfield, which will own the land subscription to The Siuslaw News (includes online edition) by using from home, but even Alvadore, Junction City, Cot- and building, and Ronald AUTO PAY. Complete the credit card information on the enclosed billing away more important, it can help tage Grove, Elkton, Suther- McDonald House Charities, notice and make your payment the easy way with Auto Pay. ease the anxiety when a loved lin, Yachats, Mapleton, which will oversee day-to- one needs hospital care. Coos Bay, Jefferson, Mon- day operations. So much can’t be con- mouth-Independence, West Guests will pay from noth- Bring in or send this ad back with your payment and save $5 OFF trolled when a family mem- Salem, Brownsville, Halsey ing to a modest fee, depend- ber is in the hospital, Gear and Albany. ing on their circumstances. said. “This part is in our con- Many other groups and But no one will be turned trol,” he said. “We can help individuals also are gener- away because of inability to provide a warm bed, a kitch- ously supporting the Heart- pay. R10 Weeks = $18, (Reg. $23) R6 Months = $47, (Reg. $52) en and a place to let down.” felt House. One example is “It’s our hope that the The project is especially Oregon Community Credit Heartfelt House will provide BEST OFFER R1 Year = $71 (Reg. $76) close to Gear’s heart because Union (OCCU), which cre- a place where families in our of his role in bringing the ated a foundation earlier this region can be loved and re- Patterson Street patient guest year to deepen its involve- ceive the support that they Address: _____________________________________________ house to Eugene. ment in community service. desperately need during their City:__________________________State:_____Zip: _________ As a Lions Clubs Inter- The foundation’s inaugural most challenging times,” national director in the late gift was $500,000 to support Neumann said. Telephone Number: ____________________________________ 1990s, Gear toured a guest the pediatric wing of the There are still opportuni- house the Lions had helped Heartfelt House. ties to give to the Heartfelt Credit or Debit card Exp. Date: ___________________________ establish in Christchurch, “We have a longstanding House, which anticipates Security Number ______________________________________ New Zealand. relationship and are a long- serving up to 1,500 families He and other club mem- time supporter of Children’s a year. SWITCH TO THE CONVENIENCE OF AUTO PAY! SAVE TIME & SAVE MONEY Yes, Sign me up for Auto Pay*! Card Number: ________________________________________ Name on Card: _______________________________________ Signature of Card holder: _______________________________ Siuslaw News 148 Maple Street, PO BOX 10 Florence, OR 97439 541-997-3441 thesiuslawnews.com *Auto Pay Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. Community Suppers to begin tonight The Florence Commu- nity Suppers program, hosted by local churches, will be providing free com- munity meals to all who wish to attend. The events are aimed at hungry families, busy peo- ple, lonely seniors, friends and neighbors, all ages and any walk of life. Donations towards the WEDNESDAY THURSDAY JANUARY 2 JANUARY 3 Mostly Cloudy PM Showers 52°F 45°F 53°F 44°F cost of the meals will be accepted, but not required. Meals are held Wednes- day nights throughout the month of January, with dining times starting at 5:30 p.m. and lasting to 6:30 p.m. • Jan. 2 — Presbyterian Church, 3996 Highway 101 • Jan. 9 — New Life Lu- theran Church, at 21st and Spruce streets • Jan. 16 — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2135 19th St. • Jan. 23 — United Methodist Church, 333 Kingwood Ave. • Jan. 30 — Held at the United Methodist Church with dinner prepared by the Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY JANUARY 4 JANUARY 5 JANUARY 6 JANUARY 7 JANUARY 8 AM Showers AM Showers Showers Showers Showers 51°F 40°F 50°F 41°F 50°F 42°F 53°F 46°F 52°F 42°F Receive $5 off when you spend $100! 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