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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2018 | 3A G ENERAL N EWS Applications open for Master Recyler program Lane County Waste Man- agement Division is offering a free course this winter that provides comprehensive train- ing on local solid waste issues. Hear from local experts, tour local facilities and learn why things are (or are not) recycla- ble. The Waste Management Division hosts this course to help Lane County residents and businesses reduce, reuse, recycle and rethink waste hab- its. Winter classes will be held on Tuesdays from 5:30. to 8:30 p.m., Jan. 8 through March 5, 2019, at Lane Communi- ty College’s Florence Center, 3149 Oak St. Applications are available at www.lanecounty.org/mas- terrecyclers or by calling 541- 682-2059. Completed applica- tions may be submitted by fax, email or regular mail. Retirees, folks new to the area, teachers, green job seek- ers, parents, high school and college students studying sus- tainability, business owners and employees tasked with reducing solid waste in the workplace all find common purpose in the Master Recy- cler community. “The Master Recycler pro- gram provides valuable and Fri.-Sat., 10/26-10/27, 9am-4pm Sun. 10/28., 9am-3pm 5502 NF Siuslaw Rd., collectibles, tools, jewelry, furniture, camping equip., No Early Birds. necessary waste reduction education to our communi- ty, generating inspired and engaged program graduates who provide outreach and examples of practical sustain- ability during our events, at our schools and in our neigh- borhoods,” said Deveron Musgrave, Waste Prevention and Green Building Program Coordinator at City of Eu- gene, who took the program in 2014. “Our local Master Re- cyclers not only inspire those around them to waste less — they encourage their friends and neighbors to do more.” The Master Recycler train- ing course includes 35 hours of classroom instruction: nine consecutive Tuesday evening classes, a Saturday compost demonstration and two Sat- urday multi-site field trips to area solid waste and recycling sites. Instructors are local experts in solid waste from business, government and non-profit sectors. The course is free for those who volunteer 30 hours to ed- ucate and assist their commu- ni-ties in the year following the training. For more information, con- tact Kelly Bell at 541-682-2059 or kelly.bell@co.lane.or.us. FREE Grand Marshal Staff Sargent Tim Sapp (second from left) was named Grand Marshal for 2018 Vets Day Parade set for Sunday, Nov. 11, begin- ning at 1:30 p.m. in Old Town. The announcement was a surprise that had been planned for four months and kept secret from Sapp. The all-volunteer com- mittee had a pizza feast from sponsor RestoBar, and surprised Sapp with a com- memorative plaque — the banner shown is a mini version of one that will be carried in the Parade in front of the 1960s authen- tic Vietnam Jeep he will be riding in. PHOTOS BY MARK BRENNAN/SIUSLAW NEWS garage sale signs 541-997-3441 with your ad DENTURE SERVICES INC. LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Open 4 days a week! KXCR to host special Halloween programming On Oct. 30 and 31, the KXCR 90.7 FM will offer a live broad- cast of musical melodies and memories from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. as the station opens its doors to meet and greet KXCR listeners. Come in for treats and spend time with the station’s volunteer staff. D.J.s will award prizes for the best costume on Wednes- day at 7 p.m. “We’re eager to show folks what community radio can do,” said KXCR’s Stu Hender- son. “We want to hear what our listeners enjoy most about our programming. Learn what's happening at our community supported station as we move toward streaming programs on the web and have a broader connection with our communi- ty radio station listeners.” The public is invited to bring the family to meet KXCR vol- unteers on Halloween after- noon and into the. Here to serve your denture needs: Dentures Partial Dentures Immediate Dentures Implant Dentures Relines & Repairs Same Day Monday-Thursday 10am - 2 pm 524 Laurel St. 541-997-6054 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 Financing: Citi Health Card 12 Month no Interest Oregon Coast Military Museum announces new board members The Oregon Coast Military Museum (OCMM) recently an- nounce the election of two new members to the Board of Di- rectors. Ann Dowdy and Shelly Medeiros were both elected with unanimous votes at the October board meeting. Executive Director Cal Ap- plebee described the candidates “Each of these individuals bring some phenomenal back ground and experience that is going to really enhance our board make up and help us to continue to grow as an institution. I am re- ally excited to see them join us and look forward to working with each of them.” Dowdy, a native Oregonian, has an undergraduate degree in Non-profit Management and Communications, and exten- sive experience in the non-prof- it field, including museums. She currently sits on the board of the Oregon Museums Associ- ation, which the Oregon Coast Military Museum is a member of. In addition, her family en- joys extensive military heritage, including husband, Terry, who is Retired USCG Chief Warrant Officer. They recently retired in Florence. Medeiros has an extensive accounting and financial man- agement background including financial controller and general manager of an online distribu- tion company. Already involved in other volunteer work in the community, she and her hus- band, Alan, retired to Florence in 2015, and both Alan and daughter Jolene, who also sits on the board, are United States Air Force veterans. 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