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6 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016 Elks hosts U.S. Marine Corps anniversary Parent group offers support for people with disability Surfing through the Waves of the Uniquely Gifted, a new community group for parents living in Florence and Mapleton, offers support for parents raising a child with a disability. Its next meeting will be Monday, Nov. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Early Childhood CARES/Head Start classroom at 2325 Oak St. Childcare and dinner will be provided. Come connect with other parents who are raising a child with special needs. The group will share in the joys and spe- cial challenges of raising a child with a diagnosis. To RSVP or for more infor- mation about this group, email Kerri Lockhart at kerrilock- hart1225@gmail.com or call 541-232-4659. Surfing Through the Waves is a collaboration with The Arc Families Connected of Lane County. 2285 Highway 101 • Florence, OR 97439 (541) 997-8866 JACK DAVIS/SIUSLAW NEWS An estimated 125 former marines, family and friends attended the 241st U.S. Marine Corps anniversary dinner hosted by Florence Elks Lodge 1858 Thursday. (Inset): The traditional “Missing Man Table” was set to honor serv- ice personnel who were either killed or declared missing in action. Now’s the time … Medicare Advantage Plans Stand-alone RX Plans ACA Health Insurance many companies represented Next PTA meeting Nov. 15 Florence Community PTA invites everyone to attend the next member meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 15, beginning at 4 p.m., in the Siuslaw Elementary School library. The local PTA encourages community members to work together to improve the educa- tion, health, safety and well- being of area students. The mission of Florence Community PTA is to support and speak on behalf of chil- dren and youth in the schools, in the community, and before government bodies and other organizations that make deci- sions affecting children; to assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; and, to encourage parent and public involvement in our schools. Florence Community PTA serves all public schools in the Siuslaw School District and invites everyone to become a member and support our local students. For more information, email FlorenceCommunityPTA@ yahoo.com or visit www. FlorencePTA.org. Medicare Open enrollment runs Oct 15 - Dec 7, 2016 Health Insurance Marketplace Open enrollment runs Nov 1, 2016 - Jan 2017 For information call Move-ins & new qualifiers have additional opportunities to enroll 800-481-3280 or return coupon. Name(s) Reserve an appointment to review & compare … Michael Streets, Licensed Agent 1234 Rhododendron Drive, Florence Phone 541-997-9497 Address Tires Brakes Shocks Alignments LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTERS 4325 Highway 101 Florence, OR 97439 City, State, Zip Age(s) Phone ( ) E-mail The Salvation Army, Bill Olson, Gift Planning Office 8495 SE Monterey Avenue, Happy Valley, OR 97086 E-mail: plannedgiving@usw.salvationarmy.org Visit: www.salwest.org ©2016 The Salvation Army 541.997.7178 TEL 541.997.7195 FAX TB ACGA4 Siuslaw News www.StreetsInsurance.com Email: Mike@StreetsInsurance.com Photo of the Week: By James Kazad Doing the right thing since 1952. Let us cater to your pets! Daily • Weekly • Monthly and “play dates” Open 7am - 7 pm Monday - Saturday • Sunday 8am - 6pm 24-Hour Caregiver on Site - Licensed and Insured 4370 Hwy. 101 North • In the Florence RV Complex (next to Bi-Mart) - Shot Records Required 541-590-2466 Choice, luxury and d Here at Spruce Point we provide assisted living as well as Alzheimer’s and dementia care in our Expressions community Prestige Senior Living Ph: (541) 997-6111 www.spruce-point.com 375 9th St Florence, OR 97439 Move In Specials! SUBMIT PHOTOS (JPEGS) BY EMAIL TO E DITOR @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM Est. 1936 Managed by “Sand, Seagrass and Sky” BY NOON ON T HURSDAYS Breakfast •Lunch • Dinner “Growlers Filled Here” GIFT CARDS Full Service Lottery • Full Bar • 20 Beers on Tap Open 7 days a week beachcomberpub.com 541-997-6357 1355 Bay St. • Old Town