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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2019 | 3A Community News HOSA joins Lane Blood Works for blood drive Siuslaw High School’s HOSA Chapter is working with Lane Blood Works to host a community blood drive on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The event will take place at Siuslaw High School, 2975 Oak St., from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the sec- ond day of high school stu- dent registration. All blood donated stays in Lane County. Community members can walk in without an appointment. The Siuslaw HOSA chapter will receive Fresh catch $500 for every 25 people who donate. Hannah Waller, treasur- er for Siuslaw HOSA, said the money from the event goes to registration for competitions, equipment needed by the chapter and travel fare for the students. HOSA Future Health Professionals is a student organization that seeks to empower students to be- come leaders in the global health community. For more information, visit hosa.org. DENTURE SERVICES INC. LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Open 4 days a week! Here to serve your denture needs: Dentures Partial Dentures Immediate Dentures Implant Dentures Relines & Repairs Same Day Monday-Thursday 10am - 2 pm 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 524 Laurel St. 541-997-6054 l a u n n A d 22n MARK BRENNEN/SIUSLAW NEWS T una was the catch of the day Wednesday at the Port of Siuslaw main cleaning station. Dozens of anglers have been catching their limit of crab and salmon in the Siuslaw River recently and, a few miles away in the Pacific Ocean, tuna is being found in good numbers. Florence Coin Show August 17 & 18, 2019 Florence Events Center 715 Quince Street, Florence, Oregon Saturday 10-5 • Sunday 10-3:30 COINS, STAMPS & CURRENCY APPRAISALS FREE ADMISSION For more information contact: DENNIS HANKINS 541-401-0949 Or TERRY WOODWARD 541-997-2682 Peace Harbor to begin offering monthly childbirth, newborn class The Women’s Services team at PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center has launched a new monthly Childbirth and Newborn Care Class for expectant parents. The daylong class is held the second Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Conference Room D at Peace Harbor, 400 Ninth St. This month’s meeting is today, Aug. 10. This class is intended to help expectant parents pre- pare for one of life’s most rewarding yet challenging experiences — the birth of a baby. Taught by Peace Harbor labor and delivery nurses, the class covers all aspects of childbirth, as well as lac- tation and caring for your newborn. Lunch and a tour of the delivery unit are included. All expectant parents are encouraged to attend — both those who are having their first child, and those who want a refresher. Par- ticipants should dress com- fortably and bring one or two pillows, as well as their partners or labor support- ers. Registration is required as class size is limited, so call 541-897-9048 to regis- ter. Volunteers needed for DA’s Victim Services program The Lane County Dis- trict Attorney’s Office needs new volunteers to help support its Victim Services Division. Volunteers serve as vic- tim advocates and work with people who have been victims of crimes being prosecuted by the District Attorney’s Office. “This is an incredibly re- warding place to volunteer,” said Lori Silano, director of Victim Services. “Many of our volunteers stay year after year because of the powerful connections they make with one another and clients as they work to help victims of crime under- stand their rights and par- ticipate in the legal system.” Volunteers will be select- ed through an application and interview process. Eligible individuals must be at least 18 years of age, able to pass a com- plete criminal background check, and be willing to commit eight hours per week for a one-year period. Hours are between 8 a.m. and noon, Monday through Friday. Applicants are not required to have knowledge of, or experi- ence in, legal or counseling services. Successful volunteers are those who possess a wide SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY AUGUST 10 AUGUST 11 AUGUST 12 AUGUST 13 Sunny Sunny 73°F 57°F 72°F 57°F AM Showers Partly Cloudy 66°F 56°F 72°F 56°F variety of talents and life experiences. The application deadline is Aug. 14 and applications are available online. For more information, interested applicants can contact Carrie Paul at 541- 682-7445 or carrie.paul@ co.lane.or.us. Selected volunteers will receive classroom instruc- tion along with one-on-one training in the areas of the criminal justice system, victimology, crisis inter- vention and other areas necessary to become a suc- cessful victim advocate. WEDNESDAY THURSDAY AUGUST 14 AUGUST 15 Partly Cloudy Mostly Sunny 70°F 57°F 69°F 58°F FRIDAY AUGUST 16 AM Showers 68°F 58°F Receive $5 off when you spend $100! WE ARE YOUR ONE STOP CAR CENTER • Full Service Repair • ASE Certifi ed Technician • Shrink Wrap • Tire sales Locally Owned. Community Minded Aj Shervin, Owner