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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2017 Free ‘Single Ladies Oil Change’ at Nazarene Church The Florence Church of the Nazarene, 1536 12th St., will be hosting a “Single Ladies Oil Change” on Saturday, Aoril 1, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Any single woman who brings her car in will get her oil changed for free. The oil change will take place at the church. For more information, call Elisa Gray at 541-997- 2915. $500 REWARD FOR SAFE RETURN. MOLLY is Missing Blonde long-haired dachshund, white on face. She’s deaf and usually responds to clapping hands. She has on a red collar with ID tag. We live on Davis Way just off Clear Lake Rd. in Dunes City. Missing since Fri., 2/10. If you find her please call 541-997-3134(hm) or 541-999-5885(cell). 3 A LCC board seeks applicants for Zone 1 seat The Lane Community College Board of Education is seeking applicants for appoint- ment to fill the remainder of the Zone 1 term which expires June 30, 2017. Zone 1 represents western Lane County including Florence, Veneta and west Eugene. Applicants should submit a letter of interest by April 1 and be prepared to interview with the board on April 12; more information is online at www. lanecc.edu/board. Board chairwoman Sharon Stiles of Florence stepped down from the post at the board’s March 8 meeting; she is moving out of district. Stiles thanked board mem- bers for their collegiality and commitment during her eight years on the board. Stiles chaired the board twice and also chaired the 2016/17 Presidential Search Commit- tee. The board approved Rosie Pryor to take over as chair and approved Matt Keating to serve as vice chair. The Zone 1, 3 and 4 seats on the seven-member board are up for election in the May 16 special election. Zone 3 repre- sents the Springfield and Marcola area and is currently held by Dr. Gary LeClair of Springfield. Zone 4 represents Eugene and the eastern part of the dis- trict and is currently held by Matt Keating. Candidates interested in running for elect- ed office must file with Lane County by March 16; information is available on- line at: www.lanecounty.org/ elections. Board members serve four- year, non-paid terms. The board has primary authority for establishing policies gov- erning the operation of the col- lege and adopting the college’s annual budget. Their charge is to oversee the development of programs and services which they believe will best serve the needs of the people of the Lane district. Port seeks new member for Budget Committee The Port of Siuslaw Board of Commissioners invites applications from residents interested in serving on the Port’s Budget Committee. Interested persons should obtain an application from the Port office at 100 Harbor St. , or from the Port’s web site: www.portofsiuslaw.com. Applications will be accept- ed until 5p.m., Friday, April 14,. Applicants must be regis- tered voters residing within the Port of Siuslaw district. The Budget Committee is a standing committee of five members that sits jointly with the Port Commission to pub- licly review and revise the annual budget. The Budget Committee approves the budg- et and tax levy. The budget then goes to the Port Commission to be adopted. Committee members serve three-year terms which expire on June 30. A Budget Committee Member is expected to spend up to 20 hours that includes reviewing the budget, and meeting 1-3 times from May through June each year. The Committee may be called to meet again during the year in the event of a significant budg- etary change. The district boundary encompasses most of the Siuslaw River watershed, including the communities of Florence and Dunes City, and extending upriver to Mapleton, Walton, Lorane and Blachly. Questions should be directed to the Port office at 541-997- 3426. Oregon studded tire season ends this Friday Drivers in Oregon are reminded to remove studded tires by Friday, March 31. “We encourage drivers to not wait until the March 31 deadline to remove their stud- ded tires, especially if they aren’t driving in the mountain passes between now and then,” said Luci Moore, State Maintenance and Operations Engineer. Studded tires are allowed in Oregon from November 1 through March 31. While the law allows Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to E E R extend the studded tire season when necessary, current weather forecasts do not sup- port an extension this year. ODOT has extended the stud- ded tire season past March 31 only four times in the past 15 years. ODOT is coordinating this announcement with the Washington state Department of Transportation: Studded tire seasons in both states will not be extended this year. ODOT encourages drivers to consider other types of traction tires or chains to help minimize roadway damage caused by studded tires. A 2014 study concluded stud- ded tires cause about $8.5 million in damage each year F Chick en Coop O N M A P L E Hop on over and see what the Easter Bunny brought to fi ll those Easter Baskets! Annual Community Health Fair APRIL 7-8-9 FLORENCE EVENTS CENTER FRIDAY, APRIL 7, NOON-5 P.M HELPFUL, INFORMATIVE EXHIBITS! Get answers from a variety of exhibitors offering valuable information on health related services, products, and trends for women, men, seniors, kids…even pets! Lots of door prizes too! CPR/ First Aid/AED class. Mental health fi rst aid overview class. SATURDAY, APRIL 8, NOON-5 P.M. FREE SEMINARS—MEET THE EXPERTS! Choose from a wide variety of insightful 30-minute seminars beginning at 1:00 with relevant, easy-to-use tips for a healthy new you! Topics include diet, nutrition, exercise, mental health, battling disease. Dr. Betlinski will lead a mental health fi rst aid certifi cation class from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday. Requires $20 materials fee. SUNDAY, APRIL 9 5K (3.1 mi.) FUN RUN/WALK 9:00 A.M On-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Entry forms available through lindasveggies@gmail. com. $20 adults, $15 kids under 18. Supports SAPPSA—Siuslaw Area Partnership To Prevent Substance Abuse. JUMPSTART KIDS’ HEALTH FAIR! NOON-5:00 P.M. Obstacle course, bouncy house, interactive learning games, and tips to live healthfully to 100! Explore the Western Lane Ambulance District ambulance and Siuslaw Valley Fire District fi retruck! law enforcement with a Class C traffic violation. Know Before You Go: ODOT maintenance crews will continue to monitor high- ways and weather forecasts and will work to clear any late-season snow or ice as soon as possible. If you must travel when weather conditions present difficulties after March 31, use other types of traction tires or chains, or postpone your travel until conditions change for the better. You can visit www.Trip Check.com or call 511 for the latest road conditions. For more information: contact Dave Thompson at ODOT at 503-860-8021. T he Jumpstart Your Health! Meet and talk with experts! to state highways. In addition to studded tires, other types of traction tires are available. These traction tires meet the Rubber Manufacturers Association standards for use in severe snow conditions and carry an emblem on the tire sidewall of a three-peaked mountain with a snowflake in the center. Research shows these tires cause no more damage than standard all-weather radial tires and that they provide better traction than studded tires when used on bare pave- ment. Drivers with studded tires on their vehicles after the deadline can be charged by -HEALTHY FREE HEART LUNCHES eople! t 100 p r fi rs …at noon fo nt ater Restaura Fri.: Bridgew h st Churc Sat.: Adventi Sun.: Subway FREE CLASS CPR/First Aid/AED The Florence Garden Club is seeking applicants for a new annual scholarship for local students over 18 pursu- ing specific technical certifi- cations. The candidate must be from the Florence or Mapleton areas. Applications and informa- tion for the July 1 fall term deadline are available by emailing deettemiller@gmail .com. 129 Maple Street , Old Town Florence 541-991-7739 SPEAK YOUR PEACE. WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR. EDITOR@THESIUSLAW NEWS.COM WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Garden Club offers adult scholarship FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY MARCH 29 MARCH 30 MARCH 31 APRIL 1 APRIL 2 APRIL 3 APRIL 4 Rain Showers Partly Sunny Cloudy Showers Partly Sunny Cloudy 53°F 44°F 52°F 38°F 59°F 44°F 59°F 43°F 55°F 40°F 57°F 42°F 58°F 46°F Adult certifi cation course by Western Lane Ambulance instructors (Friday 1:00 to 5:00) for fi rst 20 to register by e-mail: lindasveggies@gmail.com. Jonathan Betlinski M.D. MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID Join Jonathan Betlinski, M.D., of the Department of Psychiatry at Oregon Health and Science University from 1:00 to 5:00 Sat. & Sun. for this workshop leading to a national certifi cation. Topics include what to look for and how to respond in a mental health emergency, plus fi rst aid for mental health, depression, substance abuse, anxiety, and psychosis. There is a $20 fee for books and materials. Pre-registration is recommended by e-mailing lindasveggies@gmail.com 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. Lane Bloodmobile Blood Drive NOON-5:00 P.M. Jumpstart Your Yo Health is presented by the Florence Seventh-day Adventist Church and underwritten by The Korando Dental Group. 4515 Hwy. 101 N., Florence 541- 997-5049 AJ and Megan Shervin, Owners Open Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
