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JULY 21, 2021 |
Opinion
WEDNESDAY EDITION
| 5A
Siuslaw News
P.O. Box 10
Florence, OR 97439
LETTERS
(Editor’s Note: Viewpoint submis-
sions on these and other topics are always
welcome as part of our goal to encourage
community discussion and exchange of
perspectives.)
A Blessing During
A Difficult Time
Unfortunately, my husband, Jim (aka
Buck), wasn’t feeling well. As a result, I
took him to PeaceHealth PeaceHarbor’s
ER on Sunday, July 11. He was quickly
taken into an ER room where Andrew,
the RN, made him as comfortable as
possible.
Fortunately, Dr. Graham was on duty
that night. Dr. Graham suspected im-
mediately what was happening to my
hubby! He ran several tests and kept us
informed throughout the evening.
Unfortunately, Buck had to be ad-
mitted into the hospital. Dr. Graham
and Andrew were so kind and attentive
throughout the evening. Thank you for
your quick response to my husband! We
appreciate you both very much.
Once in the hospital, Buck and I both
were taken care of extremely well! For
example, every time someone came in
to check on Buck, they asked me if I
needed anything as well.
Carrie, the RN, went out of her way
to help Buck make better soda choices!
And her positive attitude was much ap-
preciated.
Libby, the CNA, turned a bad situa-
tion into such a warm and loving envi-
ronment. Her kindness will always be
remembered.
Also, Vickie, Kelly and Cassie were al-
ways kind and attentive as well.
We know it’s your job. However, the
level of care, thoughtfulness, and kind
gestures meant the world to us. You
were all such a blessing to us during a
very difficult time.
We feel truly blessed to have such
kind and knowledgeable staff at our
little rural hospital. We can’t thank you
enough!
— Karen Buckmaster
Florence
An Event from the Heart
As we come out of COVID, it is good
to have fun things to look forward to —
like the Art From the Heart Walk that
Peace Harbor Medical Foundation has
organized. It has been great to help plan
the art walk.
It will kickoff at the heart sculpture
on Bay Street on Friday night, July 23,
in Historic Old Town Florence at 5 p.m.
There, folks can pick up their passports
and maps of participating businesses.
The art walk will be a chance to see
old friends and be out and about. Lo-
cal galleries and businesses will display
auction art and some will offer nibbles
and beverages along the way.
Participants will make their way
around Bay Street during the 5 to 8 p.m.
event to get their passport stamped and
then deposit it at the Siuslaw News, 148
Maple St., in a drawing for a chance to
win a photo shoot with local photogra-
pher Rodger Bennett.
The planning team is so appreciative
of Rodger’s generous donation.
The purpose of the Art From the
Heart Walk will be to draw attention to
the cardiac services available at Peace-
Health Peace Harbor Medical Center
and also to also highlight the virtual art
auction beginning that night at 5 p.m.
The auction will run for 10 days. Once
participants are registered for the auc-
tion, they will receive updates on items
on which they have placed a bid. The
link for the auction site is peacehealth.
org/artfromtheheartwalk.
Everyone is encouraged to register
now so they can look at the 50-plus
items available for bid.
Funds raised from the auction will be
used for services in the cardiac unit and
also to fund diagnostic machines need-
ed to alleviate the drive to Eugene.
The “Art for the Heart” team is very
excited for the event and we hope that
all will come to Bay Street that night to
enjoy the festivities.
— Kay King
Florence
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