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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016 Rotary names middle school Student of the Quarter N EW 7 A PORT MANAGER MEETS , GREETS COURTESY PHOTO On Feb. 9, the Florence Rotary Club presented Siuslaw Middle School (SMS) stu- dent Brea Blankenship with an award for being chosen as Student of the Quarter. Blankenship was nominated by staff members at the middle school. Pictured are (from left): SMS teacher Hilary Roach, Student of the Quarter Blankenship and Rotary President Crystal Farnsworth. PHOTO BY JACK DAVIS/SIUSLAW NEWS More than 70 people turned out to meet and mingle with new Port of Siuslaw Manager Steven Leskin (center wearing tie) at the Florence Events Center on Feb. 12. Leskin signed a five-year contract with the port that began Feb. 1. Buy cookies, Rhody pins to support local youth A LICE B RAUER C HRISTIAN P RESCHOOL CITRUS FUNDRAISER Please call to Order your box of California Navel Oranges and/ or Texas Rio Star Ruby Red Grapefruit $30.00 per box Orders are due by March 24th, 2016. Deliver date will be April 1st. 2285 Highway 101 • Florence, OR 97439 All proceeds go to support the preschool academic program Meggan Haslett, Director 541-603-1562 (541) 997-8866 Eugene Foot and Ankle Health Center Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons Crush Injuries Diabetic Foot Comprehensive Rearfoot and Reconstructive Surgery Flat Feet Fungus Toenails Foot and Ankle Fractures. Hammertoes Heel Spurs Ingrown Toenails Injuries Neuromas Plantar Fasciitis Sports Medicine Trauma Warts To help you understand your options, we've included descriptions of some of our leading services on our website. www.eugenefootandankle.com Florence 4480 Highway 101 Building G Mon/Tues (541) 997-2319 Eugene 1680 Chambers St. (541) 683-3351 Professional All Breed Grooming & Bathing Liing Life to the Fullest & Feeling Younger Longer MerDog Spa (541) 997-6111 375 9th St Florence, OR 97439 www.spruce-point.com Learn how to embrace life changes while managing your health 1487 Hwy. 101 Florence, OR 97439 Maintaining a Positive Mental Outlook on Life Thursday, January 21st, 2pm GENTLE EXPERIENCED GROOMERS By appointment Come on in Tuesday-Friday for Self Serve Dog Wash, Playroom, Nails and Teeth have been noticeable. “I highly encourage the community to support and get involved with these youth.” You can find Rhody pins at many local businesses. In addition, Girls Scouts will have tables set up in town. Twin Lakes Store, three miles north of Florence on Highway 101, has boxes of cookies on hand from local Girl Scout Naveah Benson, Troop 11752 and Rhody Pins from Taylor Coolidge. Learn about the Siuslaw School Garden Monday From routine checkups to treatments for surgery, Eugene Foot and Ankle Health Center is equipped to handle all your podiatric needs. Achilles Tendon Ankle Instability Ankle Sprains Arthritic Foot & Ankle Care Athletes Foot Bunions Calluses Corns It’s Girl Scout cookie time and the official Rhody Days pins are now available. “Both causes are worthy of our attention and support,” says Vicki Ambrosio, owner of Twin Lakes Store. “I was a Girl Scout through my soph- omore year in high school. The lessons and experience it gave me have been invalu- able in my adult life. My step-daughter was a Rhody Princess one year and again — the lessons and grace she gained from that experience Interested in helping area youth learn more about gar- dening? Come to the group meeting Monday, Feb. 29, at 3:15 p.m. in the Siuslaw Public Library conference room, 1460 Ninth St., to find out how to be involved. The Siuslaw School Garden is at the Siuslaw Elementary School, where there are currently 18 garden beds. The plan is to expand the project with a greenhouse and drip irriga- tion this spring. Volunteers are needed to help with work in the garden, one-time projects, working with the students, grant writ- ing and community educa- tion. The garden gives students an opportunity to learn more about plant life cycles, com- posting, healthy eating, stress relief and community proj- ects, as well as providing an opportunity to bring their academic studies outside. Want Breaking News? More Photos? www.TheSiuslawNews.com Learn How to Keep Your Memory Sharp Thursday, February 18th, 2pm Florence, Oregon (541) 999-8002 Diabetes and Diet—Making Food Choices That Work for You Thursday, March 17th, 2pm 45% OFF Implants NOW FREE CONSULTATION See the DentureMaster’s difference, we do it all right here! Let me Showcase your property. Dr. James Ridley,DDS 206 Nopal Street Florence, OR 97439 CALL NOW 541-997-6226 Amanda DeTar Broker 541 999-4285 85304 Glenada Rd – Custom home built in 2012 close to town. 2 large bdrms fit king bed. Guest bath has roll-in tiled shower. Hardwood floors, granite counters, vaulted ceilings, open floorplan. Utility room can be 3rd bdrm. Greenhouse with southern exposure. $222,000. #2403-15000399 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200