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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2015
Lane County Health confirms case of measles
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EUGENE — Lane County
Public Health has confirmed a
case of measles in Lane
County. Currently, it is
believed that this case is linked
epidemiologically
to
the
Disneyland Cluster in Southern
California and is the first in
Lane County since 2007.
Measles is an acute, highly
contagious viral disease that
begins with flu-like symptoms
that progress into high fever
and a rash that covers the whole
body. Symptoms usually take
10-12 days to appear, and an
individual is able to transmit
the virus from four days prior
to four days after rash onset.
Measles is rarely life-threat-
ening, but those with very
young children, people who are
older, or people with sup-
pressed immune systems are at
a higher risk of pneumonia,
brain infection, and death.
“The best way to protect
yourself from the virus is to get
the MMR (Measles-Mumps-
Rubella) vaccine. Most people
got it when they were less than
a year old, but it is never too
late to protect yourself,” said
Dr. Patrick Luedtke, Public
Health Officer of Lane County.
In Oregon, two doses of
measles vaccination, given at
least four weeks apart, have
been required for school chil-
dren since 1998. People are
considered immune to measles
if they received these vaccina-
tions or if they have had
measles in their lifetime.
Currently, Lane County
Public Health is conducting a
full epidemiological investiga-
tion to determine the potential
reach and contacts of this case.
If you think that you may
have measles, stay home and
call your health care provider
from there. Don’t go into the
doctor’s office or clinic,
because you may be putting
those around you at unneces-
sary risk.
For more information, call
Lane County Public Health at
541-682-4041.
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PENING
SPECIAL
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British Car Club
meets today
Community Chorus
begins Jan. 26
The Central Oregon Coast
British Car Club will hold its
first monthly meeting for
2015, rain or shine, on
Saturday, Jan. 24, at 9 a.m., at
Kozy Kitchen Restaurant,
820 Highway 101.
Plans for electing officers
will be forming. Anyone
interested in British vehicles
is welcome to attend.
For more information, call
541-997-7354
Anyone who likes to sing
should consider joining the
Community
Chorus
of
Florence Oregon.
Registration for the spring
session is 7 p.m. on Monday,
Jan. 26, at Cross Road Church
on 10th and Maple streets.
The registration fee is $60
with financial aide available
for those who qualify.
Rehearsals are every Monday
from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Cross
Road Church. For more infor-
mation, visit www.community
chorusflorenceor.org, or call
541-902-8567.
Learn to bowl better
The Central Oregon Coast
Bowling Association is spon-
soring a bowling clinic for
new or beginning bowlers on
Saturday, Jan. 24.
Instructor will be John
Vansickle, a certified level
one USBC coach. Location
will be Holiday Bowl, from 2
to 4 p.m. Cost is $5.
For more information, call
Norma Parry at 541-997-
9491.
Biondi to celebrate
birthday with bash
Big Biondi’s Birthday
Bash will take place Sunday,
Jan. 25, at the Travelers Cove
Restaurant, 1362 Bay St.,
where he has been peforming
for 15 years. The celebration
beginst at 9 p.m. and will
include other birthday cele-
brations. Biondi is also cele-
brating that his second bout
with cancer is in remission.
Luncheon to benefit
Mapleton Food
Share
An annual luncheon and
game
party
benefitting
Mapleton Food Share will
take place Jan. 26, beginning
at 11:30 a.m., at the Florence
Elks Lodge.
Admission to the event will
be $12, with lunch provided
by the Elks Lodge’s chefs
promptly at noon.
There will also be door
prizes, a raffle and table
games.
Any non-perishable food
items will be accepted at that
time for Mapleton Food
Share.
All proceeds will go to
Mapleton Food Share.
For more information or to
register, contact Jan Naylor at
541-997-9396.
Women in Transition
registration to begin
Free orientations previewing
the Women in Transition pro-
gram at Lane Community
College will be held Tuesday,
Jan. 27, from 1:30 to 4 p.m.,
and again Wednesday, Feb. 4,
from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in
the Women’s Center, Building
1, Room 202, main campus in
Eugene, 4000 E. 30th Avenue.
Interested participants are
invited to come learn about the
courses which empower
women to become economical-
ly and emotionally self-suffi-
cient through access to educa-
tion and training.
For more information, call
the Lane Women’s Center at
541-463-5353.
Interior / Exterior Services available
Senior Monthly Detail Package $65.00
call for details!
At Coastline Mobile detailing, we offer
honest, quality services and the convenience
that eliminates the need to leave your
vehicle at a business location. We happily
come to you!
Make a Difference
Day Jan. 28
Call Alex to set up an appointment
for a free fi rst time quote.
541-285-4575
On Wednesday, Jan. 28, all
five Roby’s Furniture locations
will be closed to allow all
employees to participate in the
fourth annual Make a
Difference Day.
Each Roby’s location will
will be participating in a local
community service project.
This year, the Florence loca-
tion is at Siuslaw Outreach
Services to help with interior
painting and landscaping.
or visit our website at
www.coastlinedetail.com
Trudie,
Denyse,
Shelby and
Lalitha
Time for a new
look?
Call and make
your appointment
today. We look
forward
to seeing you!
Humane Society
hosts event Jan. 31
A reception to benefit the
Florence Area Humane Society
is on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Florence
Events Center.
Donations of dog or cat food
will be accepted.
ALL OF YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS
Serving Florence and surrounding areas.
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r the
month of
January!
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1487 Hwy. 101
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Responsible, Reliable and Reasonable
Helping to take care of the community
and support his family.
Come on in Tuesday-Friday
for Self Serve Dog Wash
Nails and Teeth
• WATER HEATERS • GARBAGE DISPOSALS
• SINKS/FAUCETS • PUMPS • WATER SYSTEMS
• GAS PIPING • DISH WASHERS • REPIPES
• SHOWERS • TOILETS • DRAIN CLEANING
Playroom
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Ask Dr. Rincker, the Podiatrist
Q:
A:
What is a Neuroma?
Buy a Burger or Sandwich and
get $3.00 off the Second one!
(Equal or lesser value, elk burgers not included)
A painful condition that affects the ball of
your foot as if you are standing on a
pebble. This can cause sharp, burning pain
in the ball of your foot & into your toes.
Check out our daily $6.95 early bird special
7:00 am to 9:00 am
(Monday through Friday)
435 Highway 101
541-902-2449
Eugene Foot & Ankle
541-997-2319 • 340 9th St., Florence, OR
Visit us online: www.TheSiuslawNews.com.
Spruce Point Assisted Living
& Memory Care
Living, Loving, & Thriving
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Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory
related illnesses can be very overwhelming. We’re here to help.
All seminars are free and
open to the public.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2:00 PM
Holiday Tips for Families & Caregivers
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015, 2:00 PM
Alzheimer’s Disease: The Truth Behind the Myths
Denise, Twila, Lori
Making appointments
now for
Valentine’s Day!
541-997-8440
498 Highway 101, St. B
Formerly Studio W the Salon
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015, 2:00 PM
Refreshments provided.
To register for these free
events please call
(541) 997-6111
or email us at
rkilfoy@prestigecare.com
Dementia Drugs; Facts and Myths Exposed
WEDNESDAY , MARCH 18, 2015, 2:00 PM
Successful Communication Tips & Strategies to
Communicate with Someone Affected by
Memory Loss
Spruce Point Assisted Living
& Memory Care
375 9th Street
Florence, Oregon 97439
Prestige Senior Living
an assisted living and
memory care community
www.spruce-point.com
