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January, more than 375 trees have been planted in sites across the city by the program's volunteers. For more information about this or other tree planting projects, call Rick Olkowski, NeighborWoods coordinator, at 682-4831 or Mark Snyder, urban forester, at 682-4819. Eu.qene Police Department Volunteer Honored as Senior Role Model Eugene Police Department (EPD) volunteer Frances Powell was among seven volunteers honored as OASIS (Older Adult Service and Information Service) Senior Role Models at a celebration on April 20. OASIS is a national, nonprofit educational organization designed to enhance the quality of life for mature adults. Offering challenging programs in the arts, humanities, wellness, technology and volunteer service, OASIS creates opportunities for older adults to continue their personal growth and provide meaningful service to the community. Each year, OASIS solicits nominations from Lane County agencies for its annual OASIS Senior Role Model Awards. Five non-OASIS volunteers are recognized at the annual anniversary gala. Award winners are selected based on their involvement in activities that have made a difference and had a positive impact, whether in the lives of individuals or in the Lane County community at-large. All volunteers, age 50+, who deserve to be recognized for outstanding community service are eligible. This is the first year an EPD volunteer has been selected for this honor. Each of the OASIS Senior Role Model Award recipients was paired with a presenter at the celebration. Frances was delighted to learn that her presenter was Mayor Kitty Piercy! Frances has been volunteering for EPD since 2002. While paging through a catalog of classes offered through the Campbell Center, she noticed a free Consumer Scams, Fraud & Identity Theft class offered by EPD's volunteer Speakers Bureau. She was immediately intrigued, and soon contacted the department to learn about the Volunteers in Policing (VIP) Program and to find out how to join the Speakers Bureau. Since joining the VIP Program, Frances has given presentations to 23 community groups. This represents a total of 775 citizens who have benefited by hearing this important crime prevention topic. In addition to volunteering for the Speakers Bureau, Frances assists the Financial Crimes Unit (FCU), where she reviews police reports and enters key information into a database. The information Frances enters is instrumental in helping the detectives track forgery/identity theft/credit card victims and suspects in non-sufficient funds/account closed cases. Frances also provides support to the department's Party Patrol Program. Following the issuance of a "First Response Notice," Frances ensures that the legal owner of the property is notified about the issuance of the notice, and the potential that fines may be imposed if police respond again within a 90- day period. Frances has prior volunteer experience with the AARP's Tax-Aid Program. In addition to volunteering for EPD, she volunteers at the Campbell Center. For more information, contact Volunteers in Policing Program Coordinator Carrie Chouinard at 682-5355 or carrie.f, chouinard@ci.eugene.or, us. Hult Center Presents Pilobolus on April 26 What is Pilobolus? The official definition is "a sun-loving fungus that lives in cow dung." But Pilobolus is also the name of a dance company that has mixed inventiveness with humor and has thrived--even with the name--for more than 30 years. Pilobolus started in 1971 by a group of Dartmouth students. They have broken all the rules, with great success, ever since. Famous for their unique approach to dance that is rooted in humor, imagination and creative play, Pilobolus' dancers are among the strongest and most versatile in the business. With repertoire styles ranging from playful to gravity-defying, with names such as "galloping sofas", "fat gnomes" and "flogs", this definitely is not your typical dance company. They call themselves "the dance company for those who don't like dance...and for those who do." The show is a unique and delightful event, suitable for all ages. For more information, contact the Hult Center Ticket Office at 682-5000. EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 3 April 21,2005