SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2017
Civil rights work to be
recognized at library
On Saturday, Feb. 25,
KXCR, Community Radio,
and Citizen’s Democracy
Watch will commemorate 400
years of social justice
activism.
The event will be held in
the Bromley Room at the
Siuslaw Public Library, and is
free to the public.
The commemoration will
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include a remembrance of
those who gave their lives to
work for equal rights from
1717-2017. The meeting will
conclude with a conversation
discussing issues of social jus-
tice and work that remains to
be done.
For more information con-
tact Jenny Velinty at 541-997-
7573.
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dinner with your Sweetheart!
Reservations Required
Sign up deadline:
Saturday 2.11.17 5:00pm
Four course meal and
wine tasting featuring:
Jackson Family Wines
$110 per couple
$60 single
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On Jan. 31, employees from Oregon Marine Construction began working on a number of minor repairs at the
port. The ladder on the dock behind ICM was removed as it is a safety hazard. Dock B will also be leveled by
the addition of a large ballast tank. Repairs should be completed next week.
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AARP to begin free tax preparation assistance
at Siuslaw Public Library beginning Feb. 2
Local AARP members will
soon begin assisting communi-
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ty members with federal and
state tax returns.
Tax assistance will be pro-
vided in the Bromley Room at
the Siuslaw Public Library,
every Monday and Thursday
from Feb. 2 through April 13.
Assistance will also be avail-
able on Saturday, April 15,
from 9:15 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Individuals are asked to
bring their 2015 tax return, a
photo ID, social security card,
2016 tax and medical docu-
ments, including Medicare, pri-
vate, and their medical insur-
ance information. This service
is provided free of charge to
residents of all ages with low or
moderate income levels.
For more information con-
tact Frank Williams, AARP
Local Coordinator, at 541-997-
7836
Elk’s Lodge presents ‘Best Wurstfest’ to
benefit local students on Feb. 25
Clarinet
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Saturday, , Feb 11, 2 pm matinee
Saturday
Florence Events Center 541.997.1994
On Saturday, February 25,
the Elks Lodge invites the pub-
lic to attend “The Best
Wurstfest” on the Oregon
coast. Admission to the event
is $5 and there is no charge for
children 12 and under.
The Wurstfest will feature
live German folk music and
dancing along with authentic
Bratwurst,AppleStrudel,
Pretzels, beer and wine.All
proceeds from this event go to
fund Vocational Scholarships
to be awarded to deserving stu-
dents in our community.
For more information call
541-997-3352.
Dunes City seeks to fill council vacancy
Dunes City is accepting
applications for a City
Councilor.
Anyone interested in apply-
ing for this position must com-
plete an Application for
Appointive Office form avail-
able at Dunes City Hall or from
the city’s website at www.
dunescity.com/permits-and-
forms.
Applications may be mailed
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
or delivered to Dunes City
Hall, 82877 Spruce St.,
Westlake, OR 97493, or
emailed to recorder@dunescity
or.com.
There is no cutoff date for
submitting applications, but
applications could be consid-
ered and the position filled dur-
ing the Feb. 9 City Council
meeting.
This is a volunteer position
with a term ending date of Jan.
10, 2019.
All applicants must reside in
Dunes City. The City Council
meets the second Thursday of
the month at 7 p.m. in Dunes
City Hall, and in Special
Sessions as necessary.
To find out more about the
Dunes City Council, visit www
.dunescity.com/contacts/city-
directory.
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