November 23, 2022 10:50 a.m.

Douglas County Commissioners Tim Freeman, Chris Boice and Tom Kress, along with the Douglas County Senior Services Department have announced that Tom and Tina Medler were given the Douglas County Senior Services Volunteers of the month award for October 2022.

Commissioner Tom Kress presented the couple with the award at the Bistro Sixty Senior Dining Site in Sutherlin. It is located inside the Sutherlin Senior Center on East Central Avenue. Lead food service worker at the site, Victoria Kietzman nominated the couple for the award. Keitzman said, “Tom & Tina are the foundation of Bistro Sixty in Sutherlin. They are passionate about their duties and fulfill them with kindness and a smile. They’ve done every single job, including driving for our Meals on Wheels program. The best part of how they serve is the time they take sitting and visiting with those who dine with us”.

A County Government release said the Medlers have volunteered at Bistro Sixty Sutherlin for 18 of the 19 years they have lived in the county.

Bistro Sixty Senior Dining Sites prepare meals on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at seven rural dining site locations in Glide, Glendale, Reedsport, Riddle, Sutherlin, Winston and Yoncalla. Residents who know of family or friends who would benefit from hot meal delivery are encouraged to call the Aging & Disabilities Connection in the county’s Senior Services Department at 440-3677. Those interested in volunteering can call the same number as well.