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6 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 WLAD medics share Honor Flight memories Belly Dancing troupe to LCC Florence announces summer class offerings The Lane Community College Florence Center Summer schedule is out. Registration has begun for both credit and non-credit community education classes. The term runs from June 23 through Aug. 13. For more information, call Lane Community College at 541-997-8444, stop by the col- lege at 3149 Oak St. and pick up a schedule, or visit www.lanecc.edu/florence. The summer term office hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Take advantage of onsite classes, online classes and cooperative education. Fitness, dance, art, photog- raphy, opera, Outward Ventures, and pet workshops are also being offered. LCC Florence’s director, Russ Pierson, is also teaching a seven-week sustainability course, “Reconnecting with Earth.” Local 851, in helping out finan- cially in support of his Honor Flight expenses. Also accompanying Mullins on his last Honor flight was WLAD senior paramedic Charlie York. “The one thing that every veteran gets out of this trip is the love from the average citi- zen and most of all, the chil- dren,” said Mullins. “They are taken aback by the outpouring of love and gratitude the public gives them as our group moves throughout the weekend.” Mullins describes children wanting to take pictures with their heroes and thanking them for their freedom — something lacking when they returned home from their tours of duty decades past. “A discussion I remember on my second trip in October 2013 was when a child about 12 years old was amongst a small group all the same age,” said Mullins. “This child said ‘Thank you, sir, for your serv- ice. And thank you for our free- dom. “A veteran responded to the child,” Mullins added. “‘Well, you’re very welcome.’ the vet- eran said. ‘We saved it for you. It’s up to you guys. You guys promise me you’ll protect and cherish it. We are depending on you now.” Mullins said the child thought a moment, then responded, “Ok, we will, sir.” —Submitted by Albert Kreitz, WLAD NOW BUYING USED CARS & TRUCKS perform at City Lights City Lights Cinemas and It’s About Time Productions will present an evening of world music and belly dancing on the Chaplin Stage at City Lights Cinemas on Thursday, June 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. with a 20-minute intermission. Local belly dancer Angela Palmer, Troupe Damali and belly dancers from MEDGE (Middle Eastern Dance Guild of Eugene) will perform to the live music of Americanistan, as well as to selections from their new CD, “Beautiful Nights.” Americanistan is not a place or political statement. It’s an eclectic band of musicians based in Eugene. The band covers a wide range of styles, reflecting the variety of dancers that they accompany. The band’s eclecticism is also reflected in their vast array of unusual instruments. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for mem- bers, $12 for non-members. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Siuslaw School District music pro- grams. For more information, visit www.citylightscinemas.com or call the City Lights at 541- 305-0014. Brought to you by this newspaper in partnership with PUBLIC NOTICES Always in your newspaper: Now in your inbox, too. Under 100,000 miles. I f n o b o d y k n o w s w h a t ’ s g o i n g o n , n o b o d y c a n d o a n y t h i n g a b o u t i t . That Th T h at at’s ’ s w hy ’s y w e ke e ep e p sa s ay a y in ing g y ourr l loc ocal al and sta tate te g ovv er e nm m en n t shou sh h ou o u l ld d k eep e e p ee p u bl pu b is ishi hing ng g t the heir ir p pub ub b lil i c no noti ticess in n t the he n newsp spap aper er.. 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Due to the combi- nation of Mullins’ fascination with World War II and being able to take care for so many WWII veterans in his ambu- lance district, Mullins was invited to participate in an Honor Flight as a team leader for six WWII veterans and their guardians. He’s been doing it ever since. “My first flight was May 2013. Each trip is three days COURTESY PHOTO long,” Mullins explained. “We meet Thursday night for dinner, WLAD senior paramedics and Honor Flight team leaders fly out Friday, in D.C. Darrek Mullins and Charlie York. Saturday, fly home Sunday.” der as he wept. Another leader Each trip has the same memorials and Arlington.” Each Honor Flight involves stood on his other side with his schedule: WWII memorial first thing in the morning; then memorable moments and peo- hand on his other shoulder.” Mullins told him how hon- Korean, Lincoln, Vietnam, then ple. On his last flight, Mullins the Naval memorial; a sack recalled a very poignant occur- ored they were to be standing lunch at the FDR memorial; rence regarding a gentleman with him, while the other then Air Force the memorial; a who signed up to be a guardian, leader pointed to the wall and special viewing of the chang- and he was a Vietnam veteran. said “And your brothers are “I asked him if he had been honored to be there with you ing of the guard; and then fin- to D.C. and he said he hadn’t,” also.” ish at the Marine Memorial. Mullins described it as one After dinner there are letters recalled Mullins. “I replied from home, family, friends, with excitement, ‘You get to of about 200 special moments over three days. “Honor Flight school children and strangers, see your wall.’” Mullins shared with him that as a worthy organization. all thanking them for their he was excited and honored Honoring veterans with our service. “The veterans are also pre- that he got to be there with him time and financial support is the least we can do for the sac- sented with a flag with a letter in his special moment. “I was with him at the wall rifice they have made so we of authenticity that has flown over our State Capitol,” said when he was overcome with can enjoy our freedom,” said Mullins. “They also get a letter emotion,” said Mullins. “For a Mullins, who also credits his the International from our Governor. My period of time I stood next to union, favorites are each of the war him with my hand on his shoul- Association of Firefighters