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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2017 Become a better driver, get better insurance rates A Smart Driver Safety class is being offered by Lane Community College in Florence on Tuesday, Jan. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Shorewood Retirement Residences. This course offers an oppor- tunity to learn how to drive more efficiently and safely. The course contains up-to-date information about changes over time related to aging, vehicles and roads. The course is open to all ages. The content of this course can help boost safety aware- ness, refresh and improve 3 A School Board efforts recognized by community driving skills, minimize crash risk, increase confidence, pro- long mobility, and maintain independence. Completion of this six-hour driving refresher course can yield discounted auto insur- ance premiums for safe driv- ing individuals 55 and older. Pre-registration is required and can be made by calling the LCC-Florence at 541-997- 8444. The course fee is $20 with a $5 discount for current AARP- members, the fee includes a workbook and other materials, and is payable to AARP at the class. Florence Area Democrats to discuss health care options On Jan. 15, at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center, the Florence area community is invited to participate in a conversation about what the repeal of the Affordable Care Act could mean to the Florence area, as well as the nation. The conversation will also include discussion about the implications of repealing the Affordable Care Act without providing a replacement plan. “Republicans in Congress want us to trust that they will come up with a viable replace- ment plan for the Affordable Care Act after a repeal and delay,” said Pat Reno, a local health care advocate. “Many of us have trouble seeing how they can agree on a plan in two to three years when they haven’t been able to in six years. “And what happens to health care in the meantime?” Because the Affordable Care Act has provisions that affect Medicaid and Medicare, these two programs will also change, causing a big impact on the Florence area with its population makeup of seniors and low-income families. Information on what you can do to save Health Care will be available at the meet- ing, as well as providing an ability to connect with others who have similar concerns. The event is sponsored by Florence Area Democrats and is free and open to the public. People of all ages are invit- ed to attend. The Senior Center is located at 1570 Kingwood. DENTURE SERVICES INC. LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Open 4 days a week! PHOTO BY MARK BRENNAN/SIUSLAW NEWS The efforts of School Board Members were recognized and acknowledged by the community with gift baskets and Certificates of Appreciation on January 11. Student Darik Rutland lead the Pledge of Alligence and recieved a certificate for his many positive contributions to Siuslam Middle School. Pictured from left are Board members Bill McDougal, Guy Rosenbaum, John Barnett, Darik Rutland, Suzanne Mann-Heintz and Paul Burns. Severe weather causes blood supply shortage Lane Blood Center is asking people to schedule a blood donation during the next week as chilly weather and flu-and- cold season dramatically reduce the blood supply in the region. “A normal dip in donations during the holidays is expected, but in the first 10 days of January we’re already down 800 units below what is need- ed,” said James P. AuBuchon, MD, president and CEO. “Regular donors are delaying coming in because of illness, Here to serve your denture needs: Dentures Partial Dentures Immediate Dentures Implant Dentures Relines & Repairs Same Day Monday-Thursday 10am - 2 pm William Foster LD Sherry, Offi ce Manager “As a denture wearer myself, I can answer your questions and address your denture concerns.” ~ William Foster, LD 524 Laurel St. 541-997-6054 Financing: Citi Health Card 12 Month no Interest while extreme winter weather and treacherous road condi- tions in southwest Washington and Oregon have hampered donors in those communities.” Nationwide, severe winter weather and seasonal viruses are causing acute shortages at many blood centers. Today about 20 percent of U.S. blood centers (one in five) are report- ing emergency blood invento- ries: a one day or less supply of common blood types. On average, only 1 center in 20 is experiencing supply chal- Finalists for the National G e o g r a p h i c S o c i e t y ’s Geography Bee at Siuslaw Elementary School and Siuslaw Middle School have been announced. Elementary school finalists are: Jaldyn Collins, Jesse Holden, Tony Johns, Anthony McCabe, Ty Malloy, Brynlee Manue, Riley Olson, Ally Sevilla, Joel Sissel, Spencer Tucker and Rosa Velasco. Middle school finalists are: Brea Blankenship, Michaela Butchart, Rhys Fleming, CJ Franklin, Matthew Fusaro, Ava Glowacki, Owen Harklerode, Laena Jagoe, Camp LaCouture and Jason Rawlins. All of these students scored high in the preliminary qualify- D EADLINE THE EAGLE HUNTRESS G 87 MIN – Great for kids! Narration by Daisy Ridley, some easy to read subtitles. “An inspiring story for children of all ages to believe that they can do anything, a reflection of the unfairness of gender roles and a rare and unique look at a remote part of the world.” NYDN FRI 13 12:50 PM 1:40 PM 5:10 PM 4:10 PM 9:20 PM 6:20 PM 12:20 PM HIDDEN FIGURES 3:10 PM PG 127 MIN – Also stars Kevin Costner “Watching Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and 6:00 PM Janelle Monáe is pure pleasure…a dazzling piece 8:50 PM of entertainment and a window into history, bucks the trend of the boring-math-guy movie.” JACKIE R 95 MIN - “Brilliantly constructed, diamond- hard character study observes the exhausted, conflicted Jackie as she attempts to disentangle her own perspective, her own legacy, and, perhaps hardest of all, her own grief from a tragedy shared by millions.” Variety PATRIOTS DAY 12:20 PM 3:10 PM 6:00 PM 8:50 PM SUN 15 MON 16 TUE 17 WED 18 THU 19 3:20 PM 12:40 PM 12:50 PM 12:50 PM 12:50 PM 6:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:10 PM 5:20 PM 5:10 PM 9:20 PM 9:15 PM 9:20 PM 12:20 PM 3:05 PM 5:10 PM 7:50 PM 12:20 PM 3:10 PM 6:00 PM 8:50 PM 12:20 PM 3:10 PM 6:00 PM 8:50 PM 12:20 PM 3:10 PM 6:00 PM 8:50 PM 12:20 PM 3:10 PM 6:00 PM 8:50 PM 12:40 PM 11:00 AM 12:45 PM 2:45 PM 12:40 PM 3:00 PM 12:40 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 3:00 PM 7:05 PM 3:00 PM 9:35 PM 3:00 PM 7:10 PM 7:10 PM 7:10 PM 9:20 PM 8:40 PM 3:00 PM MANCHESTER BY THE SEA R 137 MIN – Winner Golden Globe Best Actor 6:05 PM “A film of surpassing beauty and heart. Even at its 9:00 PM most melancholy depths, it brims with candid, earnest, indefatigable life.” Washington Post R 133 MIN – True Story – Mark Wahlberg “A great American movie about the greatness of ordinary Americans.” NY Post SAT 14 12:30 PM 3:20 PM 6:10 PM 9:00 PM 1:15 PM 12:15 PM 3:00 PM 5:30 PM 5:50 PM 6:10 PM 8:20 PM 8:00 PM 9:20 PM 3:00 PM 12:10 PM 3:00 PM 6:05 PM 3:00 PM 6:05 PM 9:00 PM 7:20 PM 9:00 PM 10:50 AM 3:40 PM 6:30 PM 8:30 PM 12:30 PM 3:20 PM 6:10 PM 9:00 PM 12:30 PM 3:10 PM 5:20 PM 8:10 PM 12:30 PM 3:20 PM 6:10 PM 9:00 PM 12:30 PM 3:20 PM 6:10 PM 9:00 PM 12:30 PM 3:20 PM 6:10 PM 9:00 PM THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL EVENTS: Films are regular prices | Performing Arts $19/$15 Member/$10 Student ROH: LES CONTES D'HOFFMANN 11:00 AM 210 MIN – Encore of Offenbach’s opera ROYAL OPERA HOUSE: THE NUTCRACKER areas can call 1-800-398-7888 or visit BloodworksNW.org /schedule. Appointments are encour- aged, but walk-ins are wel- come. Lane Blood Center is located at 2211 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97405. Patient need for blood is continuous, driven by the need for surgeries, organ transplants and cancer treatment. Bloodworks supports more than 90 hospitals in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. SES, SMS finalists named for Geography Bee THIS WEEK’S FEATURES: $9 | $8 Senior/Student/Military | $7.50 Matinees Before 3 | $7 Child | $6.50 Members JANUARY 13 - 19 lenges at this level. Normal inventory is a 4-day supply. “Sometimes when local sup- plies dip, we can reach out to other regions for short term help. But there is no extra sup- ply out there right now,” AuBuchon said. Type-O donors (positive and negative) are especially need- ed, but all types are welcome. Donors are urged to schedule an appointment this week by calling 541-484-9111 or visit LaneBlood.org. Blood Donors closer to Portland or Seattle 6:00 PM 180 MIN – Who says the holidays are over? Box Office opens 30 min. prior to 1 st Film | 1930 HWY 101 | www.citylightscinemas.com | Times: 541-305-0014 FOR ing round; 25 moderately hard multiple-choice questions offered to all fourth- through eighth-grade students. The top eleven students from the elementary, and the top ten students from the middle school were declared finalists. The finals and championship rounds will be held Tuesday, Jan. 17. The elementary finals will be in the afternoon starting at 1 p.m. in the elementary school library, while the middle school finals will start at 9 a.m. at the middle school library. This event is not open to the general public. However, parents, siblings, guardians and relatives are welcome to attend. Sign in at the main office in the building of the event. The winners and runners-up will be announced immediately at the end of each Bee. P RESS R ELEASES I S E VERY M ONDAY AND T HURSDAY E MAIL P RESS R ELEASES @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM . BY N OON . FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY JANUARY 14 JANUARY 15 JANUARY 16 JANUARY 17 JANUARY 18 JANUARY 19 JANUARY 20 Mostly Cloudy Mostly Sunny Cloudy Rain Rain Rain Showers 48°F 31°F 51°F 35°F 55°F 47°F 53°F 49°F 51°F 43°F 46°F 37°F 44°F 35°F WEDNESDAY THURSDAY RECEIVE $10 OFF your next visit when you get something shrink wrapped! Pricing begins at $10/ft . Bring this ad in or simply mention you saw it. 4515 Hwy. 101 N., Florence 541- 997-5049 AJ and Megan Shervin, Owners Open Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
