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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021 | 3A Community News LCC to close for MLK Day Lane Community Col- lege will be closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday on Monday, Jan. 18. No classes will be held and no services will be avail- able, unless otherwise an- nounced by a department or program. For more information see the academic calendar on- line or call Joan Aschim at 541-463-5591 or email her at aschimj@lanecc.edu. Honoring MLK Jr. National Day of Service on Jan. 18 This year, the Baha’i com- munity of Florence Ore- gon is collaborating with KXCR radio 90.7 to host a live broadcast in place of an in-person gathering, honor- ing the late Rev, Martin Lu- ther King. The event will take place Monday, Jan. 18, from 4 to 5 p.m. on 90.7 FM. MLK Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service. It encourages all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. It brings to light Dr. King’s vision and legacy of truth, love and justice in how people serve their communities. Monday’s MLK radio program will feature “Voic- es of Our Community,” young and old residents who will speak, recite poet- ry and play music. Presenters will be doing a live Zoom call which will be streamed on KXCR 90.7 FM between 4 and 5 p.m. (KXCR’s Grab Bag Hour). The Zoom program will be available to view on both KXCR and the Bahai com- munity of Florence Oregon’s Facebook pages after the broadcast. NO MORE GUTTER CLEANING, OR YOUR MONEY BACK GUARANTEED! CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE 15 % AND! 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Utilities at the lot line; septic approved. $275,000. #3138-20332598 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 CROW announces new board members N on-profit youth theatre organiza- tion CROW (Children’s Reper- tory of Oregon Workshops) recently announced the addition of four new members to its board of directors for the 2021-22 term. “It has been an important goal for us to expand our board, and we are ex- cited to have accomplished this task,” said Melanie Heard, CROW’s Artistic Director and Founder. “We believe that continual growth, introspection and improvement are central to the long-term success of CROW. Our new board members will bring a fresh and energetic perspective to our organiza- tion, as we navigate the difficult path to re-opening post-COVID.” CROW hopes to re-open in Sum- mer 2021, pending the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine and guidelines set forth by state government. Meanwhile, new board members in- clude: • Lori Grimmett, whose creative spirit of the arts and entertainment in- dustry began over 30 years ago build- ing unique experiences for software developer conferences worldwide. Taking the knowledge and experience, Grimmett refocused into distinc- tive guest experiences for Casinos in North America, building and direct- ing numerous event platforms. She has driven multi-channel event revenue streams as well as managed a substan- tial event staff for music festivals in the Pacific Northwest. Grimmett says her true passion is “grassroots and com- munity” and that she is excited to be part of CROW team. • Alicia Hickson’s introduction to CROW began in 2015 through par- ticipation in The Holly Jolly Follies. She was invited to play an elf named “Prissy,” who swoons and faints over the elf, Elfis, portrayed by her hus- band and Siuslaw Newspaper editor, Ned Hickson. She remembers her schooldays fondly and says “Choir was composed of 4th to 8th graders and choir selection happened in 3rd grade. To be a part of it was some- thing special so when I was selected, I was so excited. For the children of our community to have these opportuni- ties, to be a part of something special, to be excited — that is something spe- cial.” • Jennifer Marus lives in Florence with her partner and their 14-year- old son. During her workdays, she exercises her left-brain doing taxes and bookkeeping for Buckwald & Hornung. During her free time, she flexes her right-brain with all sorts of creative activities, but most know her as “the belly-dancer.” She has been studying Middle Eastern dance for just over a decade and has branched into other dance forms, such as Bol- lywood. Jennifer loves performing, and all aspects that go into creating theatre magic and “hopes to lend her support for the arts in any way she can while serving on the board for this wonderful organization.” • Amy Owens has been involved with CROW since the beginning. When her kids were cast in their first CROW show in 2011, she volunteered to help backstage. That ultimately led to her discovering her love for the performing arts. Since then, she has performed in several shows, learned to make props, helped out with cos- tumes, assisted with microphones and has worked backstage filling in whenever there is a need for every CROW show to date. Owens says she has “treasured the time she has got- ten to spend with her children and getting to know many of the amazing kids in our local community that have participated in CROW.” Heard says, “CROW is excited to welcome Lori, Alicia, Jennifer and Amy to the board, and we are excit- ed about what the future will hold for our children in the arts.” For more information about C.R.O.W. please visit www.crowkids. com. Kids and families organizations can receive up to $50,000 in grants over two years from United Way United Way of Lane County has opened a two- year grant opportunity for organizations and initia- tives helping kids and fami- lies throughout Lane Coun- ty thrive. Organizations are invited to submit Letters of Intent to apply now through Jan. 14 at 5 p.m. These grants, called Community Support Awards, are intended to Visit us on the web T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM S IUSLAW N EWS support projects and or- ganizations whose efforts align with one or more of United Way’s four outcome Areas: family health & sta- bility, kindergarten read- iness, elementary school success and youth success. Awards may be used to de- liver programs, sustain or increase organizational ca- pacity, or enhance collabo- rative partnerships focused on a mutual goal. United Way of Lane County is prioritizing pro- posals serving rural com- munities in Lane Coun- ty; American Indian/ Alaska Native (AI/AN), Asian, Black, LatinX, Mul- tiracial, and Hawaiian/Pa- cific Islander populations; under-represented and/or underserved populations including, but not limited to people living with physi- cal and cognitive disabilities and LGBTQ+ people, and ALICE families (Asset Lim- ited, Income Constrained, Employed), or families nav- igating poverty. Applicants must provide services in Lane County, Ore., have 501(c)(3) tax-ex- empt status, be classified as a public entity, or have a qualified fiscal sponsor (i.e. a sponsoring tax-exempt organization). Applicants may submit more than one Letter of Inquiry. Collab- orative projects involving multiple partners are ac- ceptable. Interested organizations can learn more at www. unitedwaylane.org/sup- port-award-loi. With the vision of en- suring all children are suc- cessful in school and life, United Way brings together passionate individuals and organizations that have the knowledge and resources to get things done, engaging top leadership from every sector to develop strategies that will change systems, and invests in programs and services that address our community’s current social crises. To learn more, visit www.unitedwaylane.org. 2021 Women’s March on Saturday This year the national Women’s March will spon- sor a virtual event to share their vision for the future and demand the immediate care and long-term invest- ments our communities deserve from Jan. 16 to 18, the weekend before the U.S. Presidential Inauguration. Folks may RSVP at WEDNESDAY THURSDAY act.womensmarch.com/ signup/for ward-togeth- er-rsvp/. Locally, Florence ORga- nizes (FOR) is sponsoring our own event. Families are invited to join organizers us at the corners of Highways 101 and 126 in Florence at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16. People are asked to bring hopeful attitudes and pos- itive signs, and wear cos- tumes. This year’s theme is “#ForwardTogether.” Participants will practice safety, including social dis- tancing and wearing masks. For more information, contact Nora Kent at 541 515 8191. FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY JANUARY 16 JANUARY 17 JANUARY 18 JANUARY 19 JANUARY 13 JANUARY 14 JANUARY 15 Partly Cloudy AM Clouds PM Sun Showers 54°F 45ºF 59°F 49°F 54°F 43°F Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy PM Showers 54°F 43°F 54°F 44°F 56°F 45°F 55°F 43°F Health is our #1 Priority! At Shervin’s we are taking extra precaution in order to ensure that our customers and staff are kept safe and healthy during this quickly changing situation. 1 Car Sanitation – All cars are wiped down with a sanitizer before and aft er the service. We wipe down any areas in the interior where employees have touched, such as door handles, the steering wheel, keys, shift ers and power window panels. 2 Hand Sanitation- Our staff will continue to wash their hands throughout the day and change gloves aft er each car they service. 3 Give Customers Options- We will pick up and deliver your vehicle to your home. You may also drop your key in our secure mailbox for drop-off s to avoid or minimize contact. 4 Employee Illness is Serious- We are encouraging employees not to shake hands. We are practicing “personal distancing” and encouraging employees to stay home if they feel under the weather. 5 Wipe Down High Touch Points- We wipe/spray counters, credit card machines, door handles, phone handles, kitchen areas, and chair arms and tables in waiting area multiple times a day. We continue to be focused and committed to working with each of you to ensure we continue to meet and exceed your expecta- tions. We are here for you. We thank you for your business and more importantly, your friendship. Please be safe and exercise extra precaution during this challenging time.
