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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2017 FloTones to perform at Presbyterian Church Groups give spring break beach safety tips Western Lane Ambulance District (WLAD) and Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue (SVFR) are conducting a Public Awareness Campaign for regional television, radio and newspaper agencies regarding ocean and beach safety during this week’s spring break along the coast. Thousands of visitors are estimated to visit Oregon beaches during that time, as well as throughout the follow- ing months as the weather warms. While beaches can be fun, relaxing places for families and individuals, it can also bring unseen dangers. One of the deadliest hidden beach dangers are sneaker waves, which surge high on the beach without warning. They can carry a lot of sand and pull beachgoers into the ocean, thereby making it tough to get out. Don’t ever turn your back on the ocean. Rip currents, also known as “rip tides,” are another hazard to avoid. These conditions are when extremely strong cur- rents encroach along the shore and have the potential to “rip” swimmers out to sea. If a per- son is caught in one, swim horizontal to the beach until able to swim out of it. Parents should keep chil- tide is coming in. Beachgoers can quickly become surround- ed by water. Visit a tidetable website for tide schedules, if you are plan- ning these activities. Also, stay off logs in the surf or wet sand. The ocean can pick up small or large logs and drop them down on beach- goers. Finally, beware of high waves as they can knock beachgoers off rocks, jetties or headlands. Always assume that even if you think you are standing high enough from the ocean, you may not be. For more information or safety tips, contact WLAD or COURTESY PHOTO SVFR. Members of WLAD and SVFR work on an ocean and — Al Krietz, WLAD EMT-P beach safety video. dren close at all times. If adults see strange water condi- tions, stay out of the water. Rip currents can be seen as choppier or darker areas of water. Also, be careful when on high cliffs. Wear proper hiking shoes and don’t go too close to the edge — especially when an ear is marked “danger” or has protective fencing. Understand the local tide times. It’s never a good idea to go wading out to a rock or island in the ocean when the FTS Internet Lounge on Bay Street next to BJ’s Ice Cream TUTORING AND CLASSES Just because we live in a computer age doesn’t mean that everyone is comput- er-savvy, that’s where we come in. We teach individuals and businesses how to get the most out of their electronics and the internet. Below are just a few examples of the most common services requested, but certainly not the only services. Twice a month we will have a group class in the evening on various topics. See our sched- ule on sign up at www.fl orencetechsolutions.com or call us at 541-991-3705 • Social media: Facebook | Pinterest | Youtube • Anti-virus | Malware • Soft ware updates • Organize fi les & folders | Create shortcuts • Setup new tablet and/or smartphone both (iPad, Android) • Basic & advance email | Gmail • View & share photos | Print photos • Organize fi les & folders | Create shortcuts • Get photos on all of your devices with iCloud or Google Drive Sign up now FlorenceTechSolutions.com or call us at 541-991-3705 The FloTones will present Songs of Faith and a hymn sing-along at the Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw at 3996 Highway 101 at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 2. Featured favorites include This Little Light of Mine, Down to the River to Pray/Lord Listen to Your Children, Deep River, The Prayer/Lead Us Lord, Hallelujah, He Never Failed Me Yet and more. Freewill donations for this concert will support the Florence Emergency Cold Weather Shelter as well as the FloTones. New Glo Sugar Scrubs All natural with 3 ingredients. All scrubs made in-house! Coffee * Green Tea * Sweet Orange C & Hair Salon m Je much 138 Maple Street Florence 541-997-1844 Get Results...List With Tim. Tim Sapp Owner / Principal Broker 541 999-8230 See Jim for your auto sales needs! 5242 Dunewood Dr – Stunning new 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath home with views of Heceta Lake. The large master suite features walk-in shower, double vanity and large walk-in closet. Open floor plan, large laundry room with sink, upstairs bonus room with origami ceiling. $529,000. #2688-17459106 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 Visit us online: www.TheSiuslawNews.com. RACK UP the The Savings tires you trust are now on sale! Pirelli up to $60 Mail-in rebate Cooper up to $100 visa prepaid credit card Continental up to $70 card (Only when you buy a new set of 4 or more qualifying) Up to 15% off ALL TIRES Come in or call for price quote today! (Offer ends 3/31/17) More rebates available on other brands of tires in the coming months. 4515 Highway 101, North Florence 541-997-5049 • Open Mon-Fri 8 - 5 Aj Shervin, Owner CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 12 A
