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8 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2015 I N BRIEF Pre-registration is required. To register for the class, call 541-267-6152. Tickets for the annual Soroptimist Rose Sale are available through April 20, for $20 per dozen. Proceeds fund the scholarships awarded to local students. Roses will be delivered to the recipient’s home or work April 29. Tickets can be purchased from any Soroptimist or by calling Jo Hine at 541-997- 2233. Scouts host Sunday breakfast Us TOO’s Bob Horney speaks twice at Health Fair today Us TOO Florence Facilitator Bob Horney will be presenting two seminars on prostate can- cer at today’s Community Health Fair at the FEC. Horney will be in Room 3 at 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.. His information will cover PSA screening, diagnosis, treatment or non-treatment of prostate cancer, which, for men, is the most frequently diagnosed non-skin cancer and the second most frequent cause of cancer death. HAM exams today The Central Oregon Coast Amateur Radio Club will host an FCC license exam session on Saturday, April 18, for those interested in obtaining or upgrading their Ham Radio license. Exams will be available for technician, general and ama- teur extra class licenses. The exam will be held at the Siuslaw Fire Dept., second floor, and will begin at 10 a.m. There is a $15 fee (cash only) for testing. For more information, con- tact Bill Herbner at 541-997- 0442 or email at K7BBH@ W7FLO.com. Club informa- tion is also available at www.W7FLO. com. Enjoy pancakes and support scouting when Cub Scout Pack 777, Boy Scout Troop 777 and the Florence Elks join forces to put on a pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, April 18, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., at the Elks Lodge on 12th Street. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausages, juice and/or coffee. Pancakes are $5 a plate, or all you can eat for $8. A bake sale of homebaked goodies is planned along with the break- fast. Proceeds from this fundrais- er will help support scout pro- grams and camping in the pack and troop. Local public radio station to turn 1 year old Sunday KXCR is planning to cele- brate its first year on air Sunday, April 19. Everyone is invited to the Ninth Street studio for food, fun and sharing the communal community radio experience. KXCR wants your input to help create the kind of non- commercial radio the commu- nity wants. Doors are open from noon to 5 p.m., but, in case one can’t attend in person, call 541-997-5252 to let us know you’re listening to the live anniversary show on 90.7 FM. Eat pizza, help teens and SAPPSA Monday Eat at Abby’s Pizza on Monday, April 20, between 5 and 8 p.m., and help Siuslaw Area Partnership to Prevent Substance Abuse (SAPPSA).. Abby’s donation will help SAPPSA provide 1,500 wallet- sized Teen Support Directories to youth and families in local schools. The April Pre-diabetes/ Diabetes Support Group has been cancelled. The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 19, at 2 p.m., in the conference room at the Siuslaw Public Library. Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month. SECURE Shredding Services ARS annual Plant Auction April 21 On Tuesday, April 21, begin- ning at 7 p.m., The Siuslaw Chapter of the Ameri- can Rhododendron Society will host its annual plant auction. Choose from hard-to-find and unusual rhododendrons, azaleas and companion plants. There will be refreshments and plant viewing starting at 6.30 pm. at the Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101, in Florence. For more information, call 541-997-3082 or visit www. siuslawars.org. New Construction • Remodels & Repairs Guaranteed Services Free Estimates “Your Quick Response Team!” (541) 999-0237 LCC offers web classes April 21 LCC/Florence has a fully equipped computer lab. Instructor Lynda Green will give people hands-on help and answer questions about Only $1 Per Pound Now Offering navigating the internet on Tuesday, April 21, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This PC-based course, “Click Here” runs for four weeks. For more information, call Lane Community College at 541-997-8444, stop by the college at 3149 Oak St., or go to www.lanecc.edu/ florence. Diabetes meeting for April canceled Protect yourself against consumer fraud and identity theft! Eugene Foot and Ankle Health Center Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons Living with foot or ankle pain? Let us help get you back on your feet. Dr. Rincker is a Foot and Ankle Podiatric Physician & Surgeon now accepting new patients in HOW IT WORKS 1 DROP YOUR DOCS IN SECURE BINS You can feel confident dropping your sensitive paper documents into a locked bin. 2 A SECURE TRUCK ARRIVES Once a month Iron Mountain comes and transports our full bin in their secure vehicle and replaces it with an empty one. 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Drinks are $1. Shred confidential documents today Oregon Pacific Bank (OPB) will be holding its eighth annual Free Shred Day on Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until the truck is full. Trucks will be set up to accept confidential paper materials to be shredded onsite in the Florence OPB Branch parking lot, 1355 Highway 101. The event is open to the local public. Coast Guard offers boating classes today The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct an 8- hour boating safety education course Saturday, April 18, in Charleston. The course covers the basics of boating safety, rules of the road and Oregon boating laws. A test at the end of the course will qualify boaters for their Boater Education Card, under the Oregon Mandatory Boater Education Program. The Boater Education Card is required for all motorboat operators of all ages for boats more than 10 horsepower. Additional provisions apply to youths. The cost of the course and materials is $15. 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