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2A | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2020 | SIUSLAW NEWS On The Record City of Florence, LCC launch scholarship program related to COVID-19 The City of Florence and Lane Community College are excited to offer full scholarships for local area workers who wish to participate in Lane Com- munity College’s Envi- ronmental Services Aide Certification program or their Hospitality/Tourism Sector Quick Course. These scholarships are available to anyone who works in the City of Flor- ence’s city limits begin- ning yesterday, Nov. 20. “We are pleased to part- ner with the City of Flor- ence on this scholarship program. This program and the people who participate in it display a commitment to the health, wellbeing and safety of our commu- nity and the people who visit it,” said Russ Pierson, Dean of Lane Community College’s Florence Center. Businesses should en- launched the Environ- mental Services Aide (ESA) program, in di- rect response to the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis. The 18-hour rapid cer- tification program aims to train people how to thor- oughly clean and disinfect healthcare facilities, such as hospital, out-patient services, and nursing homes. LCC President Marga- ret Hamilton and Oregon Bureau of Labor & Indus- try Commissioner Val Hoyle began discussing the need for a statewide program of this caliber in early April and formed a team to develop curric- ulum under the direc- tion of Russ Pierson, the Florence Branch of Lane Community College’s Course Background Dean. In May 2020, Lane Once Lane Community Community College College launched the full courage their staff to go through either program. Depending on the level of participation of employ- ees, businesses will receive a Gold Star (90 percent of staff participation), Silver Star (75 percent partic- ipation) or Bronze Star (50 percent participation) window cling to proudly display on their doors. To apply for a scholar- ship, complete the quick application found on the City’s website and re- turn to Sarah Moehrke, Economic Development Catalyst, by email at sar- ah.moehrke@ci.florence. or.us. Questions about the application or program can be directed to Moeh- rke via email or by calling 541-991-8276. Environmental Services Aide program, they re- ceived numerous requests from businesses and agency partners through- out Lane County to cre- ate a shorter course that was ultimately designed with restaurant, retail, and hospitality workers in mind. LCC in turn created an 8-hour quick course that is specifically designed to protect the community of restaurant, hospitality and retail workers that contin- ues to show up and serve our communities and our visitors. While there is some content overlap with the 18-hour course, the QuickCourse focuses less on information specific to healthcare facilities to provide more information for frontline workers out- side of the medical field. 11-27 $25 Do A Little Post Turkey Day Shopping. For Every $100 You Spend Get A $25 Gift Card! *One Day Only, Gift Card Can Not Be Used The Same Day And Only On Future Purchase 1255 Bay Street (Next to Books N Bears) 541-991-3322 Open Wednesday – Sunday 12-4pm M,W,F Classes 8 to noon T,Th 8 to noon Monday thru Friday 8 to noon OBITUARY dog to many Florence el- ders, went to the Big Ken- nel in the Sky on Nov. 20, 2020. Chloe was a dedicat- ed AKC-certified ther- apy dog for more than FREE Classes begin September 8 a decade and, last year, received a 1,000-hour service pin from Peace- Health Peace Harbor Vol- unteers. All dogs go to heaven! Getting rid of 'Huh?' for over 20 years NOW OPEN AND ACCEPTING STUDENTS 2100 Spruce street at New Life Lutheran Church Messianic Jewish Dance Team Meets Every Wednesday at 4:00p.m. Contact us: Director Kristi Ryan bbcpre@yahoo.com Text 541 999 0783 Licensed through the State of Oregon Call today to schedule an appointment. Chloe Anne Tenmile TENMILE —Chloe Anne Tenmile, beloved dog of Ardella and Bob Edwards, and therapy 541.991.4475 HEARING Scott C. Anderson, Au.D. Steven G. Anderson, Au.D. ASSOCIATES of Florence HearingAssociatesofFlorence.com FLORENCE • 1901 Hwy 101, Ste A Looking for Women & Men that want to learn deeper ways to worship. Call Ruthanne: 541-997-8186 Or Karen: 541-997-4465 HIT THAT LIKE BUTTON! F ACEBOOK . COM /S IUSLAW N EWS LET’S KEEP IT UP LET’S ALL #MASKUP We know it’s tough that we all need to do our part and keep wearing masks. But here’s what we also know: The science has not changed. Masks slow the spread of COVID-19. So please join us as we all embrace this simple ask: Wear. Care. Share with #MaskUp. Together, wearing is caring. And together, we are saving lives.
