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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2018 Military Museum to expand hours, days of operation The Oregon Coast Military Museum (OCMM) has announced it is expanding its open days to five days each week, beginning May 1. Previously, the museum was only open three days each week — Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The schedule is now expanding to Wednesday through Sunday, with the hours from noon to 4 p.m. each day. “This allows visitors one additional week day and one additional weekend opportuni- 3 A E ARTH D AY 2018 ty to visit us,” said Chief of Staff Geoff Cannon. “With this change, we’re also recruiting additional volunteers who can now work shorter shifts rather than the six-hour shift previ- ously.” Anyone interested in volun- teering can contact Cannon at the museum 541-902-5160. The OCMM is located at 2145 Kingwood St. in Florence. For more information, visit www.oregoncoast militarymu- seum.com. Rose Hill Road to be closed Lane County Public Works has announced a road closure that will take place Tuesday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The closure will occur on Rose Hill Road, between milepost 0.20 and 0.35, for a realign- ment project. There will be no alternate route, so travelers should plan accordingly For more information, con- tact Devon Ashbridge, public information officer, at 541- 682-4526. GIFTS THAT PAY YOU INCOME MARK BRENNAN/SIUSLAW NEWS Members of the Florence Master Recyclers were among the participants in the first Florence Earth Day Festival held on the Port of Siuslaw’s boardwalk this past Sunday, April 22. Visitors circulated betwen booths and listened to music while discussing the importance of a healthy enviornment and ways to reduce waste and pollution. Is a Charitable Trust or Gift Annuity right for you? Through The Salvation Army’s popular and fl exible charitable trust or gift annuity program, you can enhance your income and make a gift with favorable tax results. Port Hole Books receives national IBD honor Consider the benefi ts of giving today: 1. Secure Income • Fixed-for-life or adjustable 2. Special savings • Tax deduction • Tax-exempt income 3. Attractive rates 4. Solid backing by one of America’s most trusted charities Request more information and a customized illustration without obligation. For information call 800-481-3280 , or return the coupon below. Age 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 Port Hole Books in Gardiner, Ore., is one of six bookstores nationwide being honored during Independent Bookstore Day by Ingram Book Distribution, the largest wholesale book distributor in the world. Ingram contacted Port Hole Books owner Ellen Traylor last week, notifying her that the store was one of a handful that would be featured on the IBD blog. “Indie Bookstores are con- sidered important parts of our communities ... and a home ONE-LIFE GIFT ANNUITY RATES Rate Age Rate 4.7% 78 6.4% 4.8% 79 6.6% 4.8% 80 6.8% 4.9% 81 7.0% 5.0% 82 7.2% 5.1% 83 7.4% 5.3% 84 7.6% 5.4% 85 7.8% 5.5% 86 8.0% 5.7% 87 8.2% 5.8% 88 8.4% 6.0% 89 8.7% 6.2% 90+ 9.0% Two-life rates available. Rates subject to change. away from home,” said Essence Briscoe, Ingram’s Marketing Coordinator. In the spirit of Independent Bookstore Day, Briscoe said the recognition celebrates “all the amazing things [book- sellers] do.” “Port Hole is honored to be one of six bookstores selected to be featured on the Ingram blog for this important day,” said Traylor. The blog article featuring the stores chosen for the honor can be seen at www.ingramcontent .com/blog/Discover-6-Indie- Bookstores-Celebrating- BookstoreDay-2018 Saturday, April 28, marks the fourth annual Independent Bookstore Day, and is touted in Publishers’ Weekly as the “hol- iday for bookstores.” “Books have been one of the most important parts of my life since childhood,” said Traylor. “As a bookseller for 25 years, a published author and publisher, I embrace the world of the book in all its facets.” When asked what makes her store unique, Traylor explained that Port Hole Books is one of the great Oregon Coast book- stores, of which there are only a few left. Traylor’s plans for the April 28 celebration include in-store specials that will be featured on social media. Traylor invites the public to drop by Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., when there will be refreshments and a 20 percent discount storewide. Port Hole Books, 77567 Highway 101 in Gardiner, offers free book searches, appraisals and special orders. Planned Giving Information Request Please send me information about gifts that pay income. Please send me my FREE Will Planning Booket. The Salvation Army is included in my estate plan. Name(s) _______________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________ City, State, and ZIP ______________________________________________________ Phone (________)_____________________________Age(s)_____________________ Email __________________________________________________________________ The Salvation Army, Offi ce of Gift Planning 8495 SE Monterey Avenue, Happy Valley, OR 97086 Toll-Free 800-481-3280 • Email: plannedgift@usw.salvationarmy.org Web: www.salwest.org Learn about implications of legislation on healthcare The Adult Continuing Education Series at Lane Community College has announceed its next class, “Is Healthcare Healthy?” This three-week seminar will be held on successive Fridays, May 4, 11 and 18. Each class is from 1 to 3 p.m. $9.50 | $8.50 Sen/Student/Military | $8 Matinees Before 2 | $7.50 Child | $6.50 Members | Performing Arts: $19/$15/$10 APRIL 27 – MAY 3 FRI 27 12:20 PM PG-13 156 MIN – An unprecedented cinematic 3:00 PM journey ten years in the making and spanning 6:00 PM 8:50 PM the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe. AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR SAT 28 SUN 29 MON 30 TUE 1 WED 2 THU 3 12:20 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 8:50 PM and will have three to four pre- senters. Classes will be held in room 103 on the LCC-Florence campus. Moderators for each class are ACES Steering Committee members Judy Schwartz, Montee Kennedy, Bill Durst, Dave Ripley and Martha Lehr. The first session, May 4, will focus on recently passed and pending legislation and the possible policy implications of each. This session is intended to be a big picture view of the healthcare landscape. Speakers are Western Lane County Commissioner Jay WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Bozievich, Vanessa Cornwall (Peter DeFazio’s healthcare liaison) and Sue Blane, lobby- ist for the PeaceHealth Medical System. Week two will focus on the specific impacts of such legis- lation on local providers and users. The class will examine policy changes that need to be made and how such legislation will affect the delivery of healthcare in Oregon. Speakers will include Marty Wilde, Executive Director of the Lane County Medical Society and Dr. Patrick Luedtke, Lee Mercer from Healthcare for All Oregon, and Jesse O’Brien from OSPIRG. Week three will focus on specific impacts of such legis- lation on long term care and on advocacy for consumers. Speakers will be Jon Bartholomew representing the AARP, Karla Martinez from the Oregon Insurance Commission and Kevin Groves, long term care consult- ant who works at Oregon Pacific Bank. The classes are free but reg- istration is required. Call LCC at 541-997-8444 to register. FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY APRIL 25 APRIL 26 APRIL 27 APRIL 28 APRIL 29 APRIL 30 MAY 1 Sunny Mostly Cloudy Showers Showers Showers Showers Partly Cloudy 67°F 48°F 59°F 48°F 54°F 47°F 53°F 44°F 53°F 43°F 55°F 43°F 57°F 44°F CHAPPAQUIDDICK - PG-13 107 MIN – “Does a 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 2:40 PM 2:40 PM 2:40 PM 2:40 PM 2:40 PM remarkably economical job of encapsulating the 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:10 PM madness of that week without overwhelming us with historical detail.” Chicago Sun-Times 7:10 PM 7:10 PM 7:10 PM ISLE OF DOGS – PG-13 101 MIN – “Fills the 12:05 PM 4:40 PM 12:10 PM 12:10 PM 12:00 PM 12:40 PM 12:10 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM screen with astonishing images, tells a touching 3:40 PM tale of outcast dogs and a faithful boy, and does so with ultra lively deadpan wit.” WSJ 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 12:15 PM 12:15 PM 12:15 PM 12:15 PM 12:15 PM PAUL, APOSTLE OF CHRIST PG-13 108 MIN – “It’s an impressively staged, 4:25 PM 3:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 7:10 PM 4:30 PM well-acted, thoughtful and faithful telling of the 9:00 PM 9:00 PM last days of the Apostle Paul.” Chicago Sun-Times 2:20 PM 2:35 PM 2:25 PM PG-13 90 MIN – “In its simplicity and punch, 4:55 PM 4:55 PM 5:05 PM this is a film that feels as if it could have been 6:50 PM 6:55 PM 7:00 PM made decades ago, in the classic age of Planet of 9:15 PM 9:15 PM the Apes or The Omega Man.” The Guardian A QUIET PLACE – Emily Blunt, John Krasinski 2:25 PM 5:05 PM 7:00 PM 2:25 PM 3:00 PM 5:05 PM 5:05 PM 7:00 PM 6:50 PM 2:25 PM 5:05 PM 7:00 PM RAMPAGE – Dwayne Johnson + George the Ape 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 12:50 PM 12:50 PM 12:50 PM 12:50 PM 12:50 PM PG-13 115 MIN – “[Winning cards] include the 6:20 PM 6:20 PM 6:50 PM comic chemistry of a superbly picked cast who 9:20 PM 9:20 PM bring everyone in on the joke.” Telegraph UK Events & Performing Arts: OLD VIC: MESSIAH – Encore 180 MIN – Semi-staged performance using Handel’s classic work. 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