SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
Florence has several veter-
ans groups in town and one
active military base, the United
States Coast Guard Station
Siuslaw River. With military
presence of veterans and
active-duty alike comes mili-
tary heritage and ceremony.
Officer in Charge BMCS
Tim Tregoning, assisted by
Executive Petty Officer BMC
Ben Snider, inspected station
personnel during a recent
morning’s Call to Colors.
Coinciding with an all-hands
assembly known as Quarters,
this dress uniform inspection
imparted a formal note to the
morning raising of the
American flag.
The Coast Guard considers
its uniform a symbol of armed
services heritage and reflects
the pride shared by Team Coast
Guard. Common uniformity is
core to maintaining a profes-
sional military appearance both
individually and as an organi-
zation.
The men and women of
DEBORAH HELDT CORDONE
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Station Siuslaw River prepare for the traditional
Uniform Inspection at the Call to Colors.
Station Siuslaw River embrace
their military heritage, profes-
sional responsibility and lead-
ership and are always ready to
serve the mariners of this com-
munity.
The Coast Guard motto is
Semper Paratus, meaning
“Always ready.”
Western Lane pursues levy
to maintain current services
Western Lane Ambulance
District is seeking renewal of a
five-year local option levy to
maintain services for the dis-
trict. Voters first approved the
five-year levy in 2012 to fund
the district’s operations costs.
That levy is set to expire at the
end of 2017.
In anticipation of bringing a
renewal measure to voters,
Western Lane conducted an
informal survey of local resi-
dents. Over 1,000 people com-
pleted surveys, and showed
overwhelming support for a
renewal measure.
The measure before voters
this November asks “Shall the
district renew existing 45 cents
per $1,000 assessed value for
five years beginning 2017-
2018 for emergency medical
operations?”
Interim District Manager,
Brian Burright said, “This levy
renewal will allow us to con-
tinue to provide the same level
of quality emergency medical
services to the over 20,000
regional residents we serve.
We have 14 full-time, highly
trained and skilled para-
medics. We run three ambu-
lances 24 hours a day to meet
the growing need of the com-
munities we serve. Medicare
reimbursement rates continue
to decline, while our call vol-
ume has increased by over 24
percent since 2012”.
The levy renewal will not
increase taxes or fees for resi-
dents in the service district and
would allow the ambulance
district to keep pace with the
growing demand of the vital
services it provides.
With five licensed ambu-
lances and 14 full time para-
medics, the Western Lane
Ambulance District serves
over 20,000 residents in
Florence,
Dunes
City,
Mapleton, Canary, Deadwood,
Swisshome, Sutton, Clear
Lake North Fork, Ada, Green
Leaf and Cushman.
Lane Community College Florence Center to offer computer classes
Lane Community College
Florence Center offers a set of
new computer classes tailored
for the novice computer user as
part of the new fall Continuing
Education program.
U.S. Air Force veteran and
technology consultant Jolene
Medeiros will offer three cours-
es to help students become
more familiar with today’s
technology.
Another new Continuing
Education instructor, Patrick
Hawke, will teach an introduc-
tory course on basic web design
that targets curious students
who are interested in creating
or revamping their website.
“We’re excited that these
two instructors, who are both
new to the Florence communi-
ty, are offering their expertise
to our students,” said Marsha
Sills, Lane Florence Center
Continuing Education program
coordinator. “Both reached out
to Lane to see how they could
help the community grow more
comfortable with technology.”
Medeiros will offer a basic
computer course on Monday
evenings starting Sept. 26,
catering to those who want to
grow more comfortable using
the computer. She described
this course as an extremely
basic class designed to give stu-
dents a solid foundation to
build more skills.
Each session is self-paced
and includes group exercises to
reinforce the skills students
learn in class, she said.
“Once you have an under-
standing of the basics, you will
have a clearer understanding on
which to expand your knowl-
edge and skill with computers
and browsing the Internet.
Learning to use computers can
feel intimidating at first, but
this course targets people of all
ages and skill sets,” Medeiros
said. “Whether you have never
used a computer before or just
need a refresher course, the
class is meant to be fun and I
encourage questions.”
Medeiros will also offer two
other courses: “Social Media
Savvy” on Wednesdays, for
those interested in learning the
basics of social media networks
to stay connected to family and
friends, and “Internet Safety”
on Tuesdays, to educate stu-
dents about ways to securely
and effectively share files, use
social media and shop online.
The course will also cover
the importance of strong pass-
words and protective software
to guard computers and smart-
phones and tablets.
Hawke’s course will cover
the basics of web design and
will be beneficial to business
owners or those interested in
sharing their interests with oth-
ers.
While websites are now the
ideal way for businesses to
attract new customers and
inform current clientele, the
course may also be of interest
to artists or other community
members interested in creating
sites to show their work or keep
in touch with family and
friends, Hawke said.
“I tell my students ‘create the
Internet, rather than consume
it,’” Hawke said. “I teach from
the ‘maker mindset’ perspec-
tive of creating and innovation.
While the class will benefit
business owners, I’ve also had
great success in this class with
people who’ve created websites
of personal interest.”
His class will be offered
Wednesday evenings for 11
weeks starting Sept. 28.
For more information about
these computer courses, regis-
ter online at www.lanecc.edu
/ce or call 541-997-8444.
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