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6 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2015 Florence Christian Church offering VBS Florence Christian Church would like to invite all 4- year-olds through fifth- graders to its Everest Vacation Bible School (VBS), where kids will learn how to conquer challenges with God’s mighty power. It will take place the week of Aug. 3-7, from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Kids will learn through amazing experiments, untamed games, lip-smack- COLORFUL COLORADO ing snacks, surprising Bible adventures, fun music and a special mission outreach project for the Food Backpacks for Kids program — which provides food packs for at-risk children in the Florence and Mapleton area. For more information or to register, contact the church office at 541-997-2961 or visit www.florencechurch. com. Florence Area Democrats give highway clean sweep PHOTO BY SHARON FITZGERALD As you enter the state of Colorado, there is a sign that says, “Welcome to Colorful Colorado.” On Sunday, July 19, this group of people plus a few others gathered at Woahink Lake for an afternoon picnic and fellowship to share their colorful stories of days gone by in the beautiful state of Colorado. Lane LifeCare – Join Western LifeMed Today! ® COURTESY PHOTO Joel Forbes, Ray Plumery, Karin Radtke, Sue Jones and Ron Preisler pose for a photo as the Florence Area Democrats cleaned the first two roadside miles of Highway 126 on Saturday, July 18, as part of the Power of Florence day of service. Judy Plumery, Annie Schmidt, Bill Garrow and Hans Radtke also participated. Items needed for Relay For Life annual auction The Relay For Life of Florence is seeking quality new items for its annual silent auction on Saturday, Aug. 8, from noon to 5:30 p.m. at Miller Park. Money raised will go to benefit the American Cancer Society. Silent auction items such as gift certificates, gift baskets, themed baskets, travel and lodging packages are appreci- ated. Donations are tax- deductible and in-kind donation receipts can be pro- vided. For more information or to make a silent auction item donation, contact Nancy Bosket at 541-997-7121 or by email at nancy.bosket@opbc .com. Voice your opinion! Submit letters to: Editor@TheSiuslawNews.com. The Grill & Lounge at Sandpines A FOUR COURSE SPECIAL DINNER Featuring Del Rio Winery and Vineyards SATURDAY AUGUST 1, 2015 Beginning at 5:30pm $40 per person $75 per couple Gratuity not included-Reservations required 541-997-1940 Ex. 106 Limited to fi rst 50 Reservations 1201 35th Street at Kingwood, Florence Highway 101 & 35 St. 541-997-4623 Let me Showcase your property. Amanda DeTar Broker 541 999-4285 5241 Dunewood Dr – Beautiful 3 bdrm home in upscale neighborhood. Enjoy the open floor plan with views of the fenced backyard and seasonal lake. Kitchen has pull-out pantry, eating bar and breakfast nook, great entertaining space. See it to believe it. $335,000. #2409-15441512 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 D.A.V. BINGO Play Bingo and Support Our Veterans! Join Us Sundays at 4:30 p.m. (doors open at 3:30 pm) Last Sunday of every month we have potluck. Bring your favorite dish! Disabled American Veterans #23 HELPING PEOPLE ONLY 7 DAYS LEFT! 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Western Lane Great Benefi ts Ambulance District When you belong to MISSION LifeMed you STATEMENT and your family will receive medi- To provide quick, efficient, cally necessary emer- professional and caring gency ambulance service pre-hospital emergency within your service medical service and area. These benefi ts include: transport to all persons pre-hospital in our area, emergency and to have treatment, and physician- the highest standards authorized transport of excellence. between hospitals. These benefits include: “Your service was prompt, profes- sional, compassionate, considerate, pre-hospital emergency concerned with comfort & safety. You treatment, and physician- can see that I was very impressed with authorized the way I was transport treated & transport- ed… Thank hospitals. You!!!” – A.F., Florence, between Oregon 1. 1. 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