BRIEFLY.Byline: The Register-Guard REGION Spencer Creek Grange to host law officials Lane County's district attorney and a law enforcement representative will speak to the next meeting of the Spencer Creek Grange, at 7 p.m. tonight, Lorane Highway and McBeth Road. Speakers include District Attorney Doug Harcleroad and a representative from the sheriff's office. For more information, call 686-0583 Oregon Bus Project staff, Vicki Walker Vicki Walker (Born on May 29, 1956 in Monroe, Washington) is a politician from the U.S. state of Oregon and a member of the Democratic Party. She has been elected to political office in both houses of the Oregon Legislature. to speak State Sen. Vicki Walker, D-Eugene, and members of the Oregon Bus Project will speak to the next meeting of Oregon Women's Action for New Directions. The free event is from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at McNail-Riley House, 13th Avenue and Jefferson Street. For information, call Oregon WAND at 338-8605. Institute offers testing for vascular disease People over 50 who have leg pain when walking or exercising that stops after a rest, are a past or current smoker, have diabetes and have a family history of abdominal aortic aneurysm abdominal aortic aneurysm A focal aortic dilation of ≥ 50% ↑ in diameter, accompanied by distension and weakened aortic wall Epidemiology Incidence is rising 12/105–1951; 36/105 can get a free test to determine whether they have peripheral vascular disease Peripheral Vascular Disease Definition Peripheral vascular disease is a narrowing of blood vessels that restricts blood flow. It mostly occurs in the legs, but is sometimes seen in the arms. . Other symptoms include cold feet or legs, numbness and tingling Numbness and Tingling Definition Numbness and tingling are decreased or abnormal sensations caused by altered sensory nerve function. Description The feeling of having a foot "fall asleep" is a familiar one. , or foot sores that don't heal. The Oregon Heart & Vascular Institute (inside Sacred Heart Medical Center Sacred Heart Medical Center may refer to: In the United States:
To qualify and preregister pre·reg·is·ter v. pre·reg·is·tered, pre·reg·is·ter·ing, pre·reg·is·ters v.intr. To take part in preregistration. v.tr. To enroll (a student) during a period of preregistration. for a free screening, call 686-7218. 2006 Buddy Walk slated to kick off on Sunday The 2006 Buddy Walk, which promotes acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome Down syndrome, congenital disorder characterized by mild to severe mental retardation, slow physical development, and characteristic physical features. Down syndrome affects about 1 in every 730 live births and occurs in all populations equally. , will take place Sunday at River Front Carousel Park in Salem. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the one-mile walk starts at 11 a.m. Activities, lunch and carousel rides are planned afterward. For information, contact Tamra Sacchi at Willamette Valley Down Syndrome Association, (503) 393-3474 or tamrasacchi@hotmail.com. 'Sooner Stroll' planned for Oklahoma fans Downtown Eugene Inc. and the Convention and Visitors Association of Lane County Oregon have teamed up to make sure Oklahoma Sooner fans in town for Saturday's big game have a nice time in Eugene - at least until the game starts. A "Sooner Stroll" through downtown Eugene starts at 7 p.m. Friday with one-hour stops scheduled at: The Ax Billy Grill & Sports Bar, Downtown Athletic Club The Downtown Athletic Club was an athletic club in a 35-story building located at 19 West Street in Lower Manhattan, New York City, USA. It was founded in 1926. By 1927, it had purchased this site next to the Hudson River to construct its own building. , 10th Avenue and Willamette Street; Ambrosia ambrosia (ămbrō`zhə), in Greek mythology, food and drink with which the Olympian gods preserved their immortality. Extraordinarily fragrant, ambrosia was probably conceived of as a purified and idealized form of honey. restaurant, 174 E. Broadway; Hilton Eugene, 66 E. Sixth Ave.; Rock N Rodeo, Willamette Street and Seventh Avenue; and Jogger's Bar and Grill, 710 Willamette St. Participating businesses will offer food and drink specials and may feature live music. Several raffle prizes will be offered along the way. Duck fans are welcome to attend the events as well. Send announcements to: Briefly News at The Register-Guard, P.O. Box 10188, Eugene, OR 97440, fax 683-7631 or e-mail rgnews@guardnet.com. |
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