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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015 Presbyterians announce new choir director Paul Guthmuller The Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw has hired new choir direc- tor, Dr. Paul Guthmuller. He will start work the day after Easter with his first c h o i r COURTESY PHOTO rehearsal on Dr. Paul T h u r s d a y, Guthmuller April 9. He is also interim di-rector of the Florence Com-munity Chorus. Guthmuller received his Bachelor of Arts degree at Rutgers University in music education. He was very active in off-Broadway musical the- ater. He earned his master’s degree in vocal music from the Peabody Conservatory of John’s Hopkins University. He became a sought-after church soloist and sang with Baltimore Opera and local musical theater. Guthmuller moved to Eugene in 1988 to pursue an advanced degree in vocal music and was awarded a doc- torate of music arts in 1998. He was director of music at Mt. Tabor Methodist Church in Portland and Central Pres- byterian Church in Eugene. He has been a teacher of voice, opera and choral music at the University of Oregon, Oregon State University and Southern Oregon University. Guthmuller said he and his wife, Carrie, are thrilled to come to the central coast to live, work and worship. The choir is open to anyone who enjoys worshipping God through music. For more information, call 541-997-7136. GET SPOILED FROM HEAD TO TOE Sit back and enjoy a spa I N BRIEF Soroptimists sell roses for local scholarships Only $20 Enjoy a no-chip fi nish for up to two full weeks! Skin Care | Massage | Nail Care | Waxing | Hair Care Beauty Products | Gift Cards | Expires 04-30-15 Paraffi n Pedicure FACC Scholarship deadline is today Scholarship applications are now available for the Florence Area Community Coalition Scholarship. Seniors from Si- uslaw or Mapleton high schools are invited to apply for the $500 scholarship to be awarded at the FACC Community Volunteer Recog- nition Event at the Florence Events Center on April 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. The scholarship can be used for two-year or four-year insti- tutions of higher education or technical schools. Applications are available at both high schools. Tickets for the annual Soroptimist Rose Sale are available through April 20, for $20 per dozen. Delivery will be April 29. Proceeds fund the scholar- ships awarded to local stu- dents. Roses can be delivered to the recipient at home or work. Tickets can be purchased from any Soroptimist or by calling Jo Hine at 541-997- 2233. LIHEAP program still has openings Siuslaw Outreach Services still has openings for the LIHEAP energy assistance program. Persons who wish to join may call 541-997-2816 or stop by the SOS office. 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Mapleton Lions offer Easter breakfast The Mapleton Lions Club will host an Easter pancake breakfast on Sunday, April 5, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Rhody Society early flower show set The Siuslaw Early Rhododendron Show will be April 11 and 12. In addition to exhibiting flowers, rhododen- drons and azaleas will be for sale. The exhibit will include azaleas, rhododendrons and Bonsai. The show is free and open to the public from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The exhibit will be at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. For more information, call 541-997-3082 or visit www. siuslawars.org/. Poetry Group meets Wednesdays Hair and Manicurist Station For Rent. 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