SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2021 | 3A Community News ‘Women continue to lead’ — Women’s History Month 2021 Getting rid of 'Huh?' for over 20 years T Call today to schedule an appointment. 541.991.4475 Scott C. Anderson, Au.D. Steven G. Anderson, Au.D. HEARING ASSOCIATES of Florence HearingAssociatesofFlorence.com FLORENCE • 1901 Hwy 101, Ste A We are open for dine in, take-out, sidewalk & patio seating We are doing everything we can to safely serve our community. We are open: 11-8 daily 9 201 VOTED F F LO E R E BEST O NC 1285 Bay Street, Old Town Florence (541) 902-8338 www.1285Restobar.com Let me Showcase your property. Price Reduced Melody Beaudro Principal Broker 541 991-2151 Shoreline Dr #131 – Wonderful ocean views on buildable land in the Kla-Ha-Nee development. A private gated community of high-end ocean- front and ocean view houses. Walk to the ocean, breathe the fresh air, and take in the natural beauty. Utilities at the lot line; septic approved. $268,500. #3138-20332598 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 oday wraps up Women’s History Month, a month-long commemora- tion of the role of women in shaping the world as we know it. The month honors and celebrates the struggles and achieve- ments of American women throughout the history of the U.S. American women have struggled throughout our history to gain rights not simply for themselves but for many other underrepresented and disenfranchised groups in America. The U.S. Library of Congress, Na- tional Archives and Records Admin- istration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smith- sonian Institution and the U.S. Ho- locaust Memorial Museum join in commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. Women’s History Month had its or- igins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28, which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week begin- ning March 7, 1982, as “Women’s History Week.” “American women of every race, creed and ethnic background helped found and build our Nation in countless re- corded and unrecorded ways,” Presi- dent Ronald Reagan stated. “As leaders in public affairs, American women not only worked to secure their own rights of suffrage and equal opportunity but also were principal advocates in the ab- olitionist, temperance, mental health re- form, industrial labor and social reform movements, as well as the modern civil rights movement.” Throughout the next five years, Con- gress continued to pass joint resolutions designating a week in March as “Wom- en’s History Week.” In 1987, after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed Pub. L. 100-9, which designated the month of March 1987 as “Women’s History Month.” In his proclamation, Reagan said, “Historians today stress all that women have meant to our national life, but the rest of us too should remember, with pride and gratitude, the achievements of women throughout American history.” Between 1988 and 1994, Congress passed additional resolutions requesting and authorizing the President to pro- claim March of each year as Women’s History Month. Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclama- tions designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” These proc- lamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields. On March 1, President Joe Biden again proclaimed the month. He cited recent examples of women working during the pandemic, as well as the global efforts to avert further loss of life. “In our current moment of crisis, women continue to lead,” the presi- dent said. “From vaccine researchers to public health officials to the countless heroines on the frontlines, women are working around the clock to defeat COVID-19.” He acknowledged other steps for- ward, this time through the role of Vice President Kamala Harris. “This year has also marked an his- toric milestone of women’s leadership 232 years in the making, with the inauguration of America’s first wom- an Vice President,” Biden said. “We have made significant progress in the United States, thanks to the persistence and tireless work of countless women.” The president declared his intent to further promote gender equality and civil rights through the selection of a re- cord number of women to serve in Cabi- net-level positions. “During Women’s History Month, let us honor the accomplished and visionary women who have helped build our coun- try, including those whose contributions have not been adequately recognized and celebrated,” Biden said. “And let us pay tribute to the trailblazers from the recent and distant past for daring to envision a future for which no past precedent ex- isted, and for building a Nation of end- less possibilities for all of its women and girls.” For more information, visit www. womenshistorymonth.gov. Foundation awards grant to Methodist Church free lunch For 26 years, the Florence United Methodist Church has hosted the Free Lunch (FL) program from its certified kitchen and dining room. District Bishop Elaine Sta- novsky closed the entire fa- cility, as well as others within her jurisdiction, on March 15, 2020, due to COVID-19. The FL program made ar- rangements with Subway to carry on its mission of serv- ing a healthful, hot meal each Tuesday and Thursday to anyone in need. In February, the program surpassed 2,000 of the Subway meals thanks to support from the Peace Health Peace Harbor Com- munity Foundation, Salva- tion Army and United Way of Lane County, as well as many generous, private donations. The Western Lane Com- munity Foundation has re- cently awarded a grant to FL to continue to sustain the Subway program while church officials explore how and when to reopen the church kitchen and dining room. Grants are awarded in the areas of education, medi- cine and science, the arts and social and civic services. WLCF funds come from individuals, businesses and other organizations. No date to reopen has been set as yet. FL is committed to returning to service by late summer. At the closing of the facil- ity, FL was comprised of six organizations — Florence Unitarian Universalist Fel- lowship, Baha’i, Florence First Christian, St. Mary’s Lady of the Dunes, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and the Florence United Methodist Church (FUMC). In June, FL volunteers will coordinate with these orga- nizations to survey returning volunteers in order to contin- ue in their rotation of serv- ing a hot meal once a month from the church kitchen and dining room located at 333 Kingwood. FL hopes to recruit the help of several new organizations to share the lunch rotation. For information on how to help, contact P. Ziegelasch at 541-603-6948. Nonprofits can apply for Mapleton Community Foundation grants Mapleton Community Foundation grant appli- cations and guidelines for 2021 are available at the Ma- pleton and Deadwood Post Offices and at the Mapleton branch of the Siuslaw Public 1255 Bay St • Next to Book N Bears 541-991-3322 • FlorenceArtefacts.com Library on Thursdays from noon to 5 p.m. The deadline for submis- sion is May 7. The following are the cri- teria for the grants: • Funds are to be used to *+, ( 6147,88$ 9 :1/6 ) ! 4 " # 5 $ % & " & ' " () % * ! ( + , (% !% % $ - ./ / $ 0$. + + ! $ .1 2+ #.#3 $- & ./ 0 4 4 5 ed to individuals, or for op- erating expenses. For more information or to receive an electronic copy of the application, contact Kathy West at 541-268- 4665. Mapleton cancels Easter Egg Hunt Food boxes still available To avoid any confusion, canceling its annual Easter the Mapleton Lions Club is Egg Hunt, that would have been held this weekend, due to concerns with the spread of COVID-19. “We appreciate your un- derstanding,” the Mapleton Lions Club announced. People can contact Carl and Kathy West at 541-268- 4665 with any questions. ! " # $% & $' ( ) benefit students or residents living within the Mapleton School District boundaries. • Grant applicants must be a qualifying, not-for- profit 501(c)3 organization. • Funds will not be award- 1/ -.2 324 -5. 5 5 5 5 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Knights of Columbus Council 15773 is continuing its Free Food Box Program through the month of April. The food giveaway takes place every Saturday in April from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Mary Our Lady of the Dunes Cath- olic Church, 85060 Highway 101, south of the Siuslaw Riv- er Bridge. 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