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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017 Elk’s Lodge presents ‘Best Wurstfest’ on Feb. 25 A Bavarian festival to raise funds for vocational scholar- ships will be held Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Florence Elks Lodge, 1686 12th St. The “Best Wurstfest” on the Oregon coast will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and will include live German folk music, danc- ing, authentic German food such as Bratwurst, beer, wine, pretzels, apple strudel and more. Admission is $5, and chil- dren under age 12 will be admitted free. Enter through the north door of the lodge. All proceeds from this event go to fund vocational scholar- ships to be awarded to students in the community. Come and enjoy the Bavarian atmosphere. The public is welcome. For more information, com- tact Linda Tank, event publici- ty chairwoman, at linda shippos@live.com or call 541- 997-3352. Spotlight on Mutual Aid SIUSLAW VALLEY FIRE & RESCUE S Deadwood comes into action. Mapleton’s volunteer fire depart- ment, run by Chief Charlie Patterson, has about 10 active volunteer firefight- ers. Just up Highway 36, there’s Swiss Home and Deadwood fire departments with Chief’s Lindsay and Hertzbach — and roughly 15 volunteer firefighters. From these locations, volunteers head out to their respective stations after receiving emergency notification and respond where needed. They aren’t sitting around their stations, but more likely are awakened from a sound sleep or were just sitting down to dinner — just like average citizens. There are certain procedures fol- lowed at accidents to ensure worker safety and to de-escalate further chaos prior to reflowing traffic. Accidents are a hive of activity, oftentimes with many different responders walking on the highway, retrieving specialized equipment from their rigs, stabilizing vehicles, assist- ing with medical services, and some- times utilizing extrication equipment ometimes our commutes along Highways 126 and 36 are delayed due to accidents. We all know it’s annoying, especially when delayed and running late for an appoint- ment — like being stuck behind a lum- bering RV for miles on end. There are B Y P ETE “B OA ” W ARREN various rea- Recruitment & Retention sons for acci- Coordinator for SVFR dents, includ- ing drivers who are distracted, intoxicated or driv- ing without using common sense when weather dictates otherwise. Whatever the reason, when a com- mute turns into a minor or major acci- dent, who responds to those scenes when they occur farther east of Florence? 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CALL ME TO BUY, SELL OR TRADE! 541-255-9822 - Larry 541-997-2422 landl316@live.com DENTURE SERVICES INC. LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Open 4 days a week! Here to serve your denture needs: Monday-Thursday 10am - 2 pm 524 Laurel St. 541-997-6054 said discussions like this on a local level with readers from the community that journalists serve are crucial in establish- ing the level of trust and com- munication intended by the First Amendment. “Faith in journalism, espe- cially on the national level, has been shaken in the wake of this past election — some of it intentional and divisive, and some of it as an unintend- ed consequence of today’s need to get the story first out- weighing the obligation to get it right. “Democracy hinges on hav- ing informed citizens at every level. If we don’t feel we can trust the information we’re getting, it undermines our democracy as a whole.” The program will take place Sunday, Feb. 12, beginning at 3 p.m., at City Lights Cinemas, 1930, Highway 101, in the Griffith Theater. Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for seniors, students and active military, or $7 for chil- dren. “Come see the film, partici- pate in the discussion and enjoy a fun and informative afternoon,” said Anderson. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, call 541-305-0014. Watershed council distributes free native plants Saturday MODEL TRAIN ENTHUSIASTS Dentures Partial Dentures Immediate Dentures Implant Dentures Relines & Repairs Same Day Pete “Boa” Warren can be contact- ed at 541-997-3212, or the main SVFR station, 2625 Highway 101, or email Boa@svfr.org. The terms “fake news” and “alternative facts” are relative- ly new to our vocabulary and express a lack of faith in both mainstream journalism and the unprecedented amount of information we now receive through countless media plat- forms. Join Siuslaw News editor and award-winning columnist Ned Hickson and City Lights Cinemas education director Jared Anderson as they have a lively discussion about the issues of “fake news” and “alternative facts” in relation to the classic film noir “Ace in the Hole” starring Kirk Douglass. Made in 1951, Douglas plays a cynical, disgraced reporter who stops at nothing to try to regain a job at a major newspaper, eventually sacri- ficing his principles to manip- ulate a tragic situation into providing his “big story.” “You have to ask if the problems Douglas faces in the film are just as relevant — or maybe even more so — today,” said Anderson. “We’re going to explore that and other questions with Ned Hickson after watching the film.” Hickson, who has been with Siuslaw News for 17 years as sports editor before being pro- moted to editor in September, From routine checkups to treatments for surgery, Eugene Foot and Ankle Health Center is equipped to handle all your podiatric needs. Crush Injuries Diabetic Foot Comprehensive Rearfoot and Reconstructive Surgery Flat Feet Fungus Toenails Foot and Ankle Fractures. Hammertoes to free victims. Also, a partnership of agencies (police, medical, ODOT and mutual aid from Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue), may still be in route to assist. No accident scene is ever the same, accept for the goal of helping those in need while also preserving a sense of order amid what is often chaos. One of the keys to that sense of order is get- ting traffic moving safely as soon as possible So the next time you find yourself delayed by an accident on Highways 126 or 36, please give our Mutual Aid responders from Mapleton, Swiss Home and Deadwood an appreciative wave as you’re safely driving by. They are volunteers doing a needed service for the public. Be safe out there! ______________________ City Lights to host film, talk about ‘fake news’ www.TheSiuslawNews.com Achilles Tendon Ankle Instability Ankle Sprains Arthritic Foot & Ankle Care Athletes Foot Bunions Calluses Corns 7 B 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 On Saturday, Feb. 11, the Siuslaw Watershed Council will be giving away over 7,000 native plants to river, creek or lakeside landowners within the Siuslaw Basin and Coastal Lakes Area. These trees and shrubs are Simplify your financial life. Let’s talk. Andy Baber, AAMS® Financial Advisor . 1010 Highway 101 Florence, OR 97439 541-997-8755 www.edwardjones.com intended for planting next to streams and lakes in order to improve bank stability and habitat for fish and wildlife while minimizing run-off into local waters. If you are interested in vol- unteering on Feb. 11 at one of the distribution sites, let the Siuslaw Watershed Council know. Here is a list of the distribu- tion locations and times: Mapleton: 10 a.m. to noon at the SWC office at the Mapleton School District Campus, 10868 East Mapleton Road. Deadwood: 10 a.m. to noon at the Deadwood Community Center, 91700 Deadwood Creek Road Blachly: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lake Creek Rural Fire Department, 20451 Highway 36 Lorane: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Lorane Family Store park- ing lot, 80301 Territorial Highway. Voice Your Opinion! Write the editor at Financing: Citi Health Card 12 Month no Interest Member SIPC NHICKSON@ THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM
