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Kiwanis Sweet Dreams
Pillowcase Project continues
People can continue to
make pillowcases for the
Kiwanis Club of Florence’s
Sweet Dreams Pillowcase
Project. There are pillow-
case kits available at Coast
Insurance, 777 Maple St.,
for people who want to
make them at home.
Contact Jean Murphey,
jean@coastinsurance.com,
or call Coast Insurance 541-
997-3455 to make arrange-
ments.
Completed pillowcases
will be delivered to Doern-
becher Children’s Hospital
by the end of March. Fin-
ished pillowcases are due by
March 26.
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Artists prepare for ‘A Novel Call for Art’
A
s people venture
through best practices,
fear, stocking up and being
kind to others, they may or
may not have a place to ex-
press their thoughts. Beaux-
Arts Fine Art Materials &
Gallery is hosting a call for
art related to the current
times as a way to encourage
healthy and positive behav-
ior.
“A Novel Call for Art:
Expression of Feelings,
Thoughts, Connections and
Beyond during a Pandemic”
is open to all artists — visu-
al, literary, performing, culi-
nary and beyond.
Ideally, a show or exhi-
bition will be created from
what is submitted, though
the deadline has yet to be
finalized.
The parameters are big
for the exhibition since this
call includes various types
of expression. Currently,
images, videos and more
will be linked to a special
gallery site available online.
BeauxArts owner Jo
Beaudreau decided to host
the art call after the pan-
demic caused her to tempo-
rarily work from home.
“As a person who studied
art, visual arts and Ameri-
can studies, our expressions,
“If it is food, write down
the recipe and flavors, take
an image or video, and eat it
up,” she said.
It’s an acknowledgement
that things are ephemeral,
thoughts and interactions
matter,” Beaudreau said.
“We may not see it now or
later, but others will. Keep-
ing records of day to day
and expressions of our life
and interactions have value.
We can learn more about
ourselves and others, work
through various issues and
empower each other.”
She encouraged people
to make something, save it
somehow and share it with
others.
and the way people are be-
ing asked to live is very fluid
right now.
“Expression helps us pro-
cess, take action and mo-
tivate us,” Beaudreau said.
“We can share our experi-
ences to our next genera-
tions and those who are far
away.”
To participate in “A Novel
Call for Art,” people should
email Beaudreau at to
BeauxArtsFAM@gmail.com
or contact her through her
store’s social media page.
Content will be posted in a
special online gallery once
art has been submitted.
“As more and more peo-
ple are self-quarantining, we
want to celebrate you and
what you create,” Beaudreau
added. “Contact BeauxArts
if you need inspiration or
ideas.”
Some project ideas could
be to:
• Create a book. Books
can be all sorts of things,
think outside of the Book!
Keep a portfolio of what you
create and add notes about
your thoughts.
• Make a journal with day
to day updates that include
who you talked to, your feel-
ings, poems, short stories
and experiences.
• Perform a song and re-
cord it.
• Make a gourmet meal or
try a new recipe.
• Write a poem.
• Draw, paint or color, us-
ing whatever materials you
already have.
• And many more.
Oregon Pacific Bank announces Community Emergency Loan Fund
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Oregon Pacific Bank has
developed a Community
Emergency Loan Fund to
help local businesses and
nonprofit
organizations.
The bank has committed to
lending up to $5,000,000 to
local businesses and non-
profit agencies that are head-
quartered and operate in the
communities of Coos Bay,
Eugene, Florence, Medford
and Roseburg. These funds
will be invested in local com-
munities to reduce the eco-
nomic impact of COVID-19.
“We believe small busi-
nesses and nonprofits are the
social and economic driv-
ers of the communities we
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Fruit and Yogurt $11
Clam Chowder
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Fish Tacos $15
Cod Fish & Chips $14
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Classic Caesar Salad $8
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serve,” said Ron Green, Pres-
ident and CEO of Oregon
Pacific Bank. “Collectively
throughout Oregon, our
small businesses represent
the largest employer of our
community members. They
are the people that volunteer
on our local boards, are in-
volved in our civic organiza-
tions and sponsor our local
youth sports teams. During
these unprecedented times,
many of our small business-
es and community organi-
zations that we rely on are
at risk. Oregon Pacific Bank
is committed to helping our
communities succeed, and
we will invest in the viabil-
ity and success of our small
businesses.”
Oregon Pacific Bank’s
Community
Emergency
Loan Fund will make it eas-
ier for business owners and
nonprofits to qualify for a
draw down line of credit.
Each loan is not to exceed
$100,000 or 50 percent of its
2019 revenue. The loan will
start with 12 months of in-
terest-only payments, with
zero-percent interest for
the first 6 months. After 6
months, the loan will convert
to a 4-percent interest rate.
At the end of 12 months, the
loan will be amortized over
a 7-year period at a fixed in-
terest rate of 6 percent, with
monthly payments of princi-
pal and interest.
The amount the bank has
set aside could support at
least 50 businesses, though
not everyone will qualify or
need to borrow up to the
maximum limit.
“We are proud to be able to
offer additional resources to
our local community, but re-
spectfully ask that applicants
consider their true financial
need before applying,” Green
said. “Oregon Pacific Bank
will be there to help our lo-
cal businesses, but we will
first want to determine what
other resources are available
that you could invest in your
business or nonprofit orga-
nization.”
The bank recommends
looking at some less-com-
mon solutions during this
emergency. Some examples
could include considering
private capital from friends
or relatives, selling un-
der-utilized equipment, ex-
tra property or inventory, or
talking to a financial advisor
about an early withdrawal
from your IRA.
“If your business is via-
ble, and you have no other
alternatives, please apply,”
added Green. “The intent of
our Community Emergency
Loan Fund is to provide as-
sistance to those who truly
need funds to cover oper-
ating expenses, so that their
business will remain viable
through the economic re-
covery.”
Oregon Pacific Bank’s
Community
Emergency
Loan Fund online applica-
tion can be found online at
www.opbc.com/community
-emergency-loan-fund.
Meals on Wheels continues service three days a week
Senior and Disability Ser-
vices is continuing to oper-
ate Meals on Wheels routes
across Lane County in re-
sponse to the COVID-19
pandemic.
Operations have been
amended to ensure precau-
tions that prioritize the safe-
ty of meal recipients, staff
and volunteers are at the
frontlines of these efforts.
All Meals on Wheels
routes are continuing to op-
erate with volunteers, who
will have no direct contact
with meal recipients in or-
der to minimize health risks
for all parties.
These health risks are be-
ing alleviated by a “knock
and drop” approach that
allows volunteers to make
deliveries and also check on
consumers while maintain-
ing appropriate social dis-
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
MARCH 21
MARCH 22
MARCH 23
MARCH 24
Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Showers
55°F
36°F
55°F
41°F
48°F
39°F
tancing measures.
Florence’s Café 60 partic-
ipants have been temporar-
ily put on Meals on Wheels
routes, which are delivering
on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays only.
For more information
about Meals on Wheels, call
the Aging and Disability Re-
source Connection at 541-
682-3353 during business
hours.
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
MARCH 25
FRIDAY
MARCH 26
MARCH 27
Showers
Showers
50°F
41°F
51°F
40°F
Prime Rib Dip $15
On a French Roll With Au Jus
& French Fries
Bacon Cheese Burger $15
& French Fries
AM Showers
Scattered
Th understorms
Chicken Saltimbocca $25
Served with Starch and Fresh Vegetables
Penne Mediterranean $22
48°F
38°F
50°F
39°F
With Grilled Chicken or Prawns $25
Parmesan Halibut $30
Served with Starch and Fresh Vegetables
House Salad $7
Choice of Dressings, Served with Bread
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Florence OR 97439
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*Consuming raw or undercooked meats,
poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food
borne illness, especially if you have a medical condion.
Although we serve Gluten Free Item’s please note this is a
Commercial Kitchen where floor is used daily throughout our
kitchen.
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