August 21, 2023 3:00 a.m.

Douglas County Commissioners Tom Kress, Chris Boice and Tim Freeman along with the county’s Senior Services Department have named Caroline Sutherland as the Senior Services Volunteer of the Month for August.

Kress recently presented Sutherland with the award at the Bistro-Sixty Senior Dining Site in Riddle.

Senior Services Coordinator Amanda Hilburn nominated Sutherland for the award, thanking her for “Outstanding volunteerism and willingness to help out wherever she is needed”.

Sutherland has lived in the county since 1995 and has been volunteering at the Riddle Bistro Sixty Senior Dining Site for about eight years.

Dining sites prepare meals on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at seven rural dining site locations in Glide, Glendale, Reedsport, Riddle, Sutherlin, Winston and Yoncalla. Those who know of family or friends who are unable to drive, need assistance with daily living activities, would benefit from hot meal delivery or need other assistance can call the Senior Services Department at 440-3677. Those interested in volunteering can call 440-4225.