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Siuslaw School District asks charter to cut ties to Hillsdale College

By TONY REED Siuslaw News

Cold temperatures triggered action by a local group to set up and staff a local warming shelter for unhoused people in Florence over the weekend.

In a presentation to the Florence City Council in December, organizer Kate McLellan said Florence Emergency Cold Weather Shelter’s policy is to offer shelter if the weather is forecasted to be below 40 degrees with wind and rain or during any weather below 34 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in Florence reached nightly lows of 30 degrees and 28.4 degrees Sunday and Monday.

The Florence City Council approved a warming shelter in November, even though a location had not yet been chosen.

When forecasts turned cold, volunteers were allowed to use the Presbyterian Church in the north end of Florence.

Linda Stent, with the Warming Center, said that just before the cold arrived, the word had not gotten out that a shelter location was available.

Nonetheless, three people were able to take advantage of the shelter on the first night it was open.

On the second night as temps dropped further, two people returned from the previous night, along with a couple and their dogs. Stent said the dogs caused no issues and slept with their owners. On the third night as the mercury dropped into the high 20s, nine people came to the church to seek warm shelter for the night.

Stent said the number of volunteers varied throughout the weekend with two to three on site at any given time and overnight.

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The Jan. 10 Siuslaw School District Board meeting was held at the middle school in anticipation of a large crowd.

Attorney sounds ‘affiliation’ alarm

By TONY REED Siuslaw News

After a repeated warning from its legal counsel, the Siuslaw School District board of directors chose

to send a letter to Siuslaw Valley Charter School, asking that it disavow, for the record, any affiliation with Hillsdale College, a known conservative, private Christian institution in Michigan.

A presentation from School District attorney Rich Cohn Lee on Jan. 10 warned the District Board of Directors that approving a charter

with affiliations to a known religious and political institution could have severe legal consequences.

In October, the board approved an application from Whitmore Academy, allowing organizers to continue working toward opening a publicly-funded charter school in Florence.

Cohn Lee said the board and others noticed some areas of the initial application, which had deficiencies and errors which needed to be corrected. He said the issues were relayed to the charter group.

“My understanding was that there were some concerns raised, pursuant See CHARTER, page A4

The state of the county SIUSLAW NEWS STAFF

During his state of the county address Jan. 8, County Commission Chair Pat Farr spent a measureable amount of time discussing homelessness and housing, but also public safety. Farr could not have known that a cold snap a week after his presentation would send county, state and utility workers out to repair

downed lines and reopen roads, but mentioned emergency management.

“Lane County provides a broad range of service, from land use to road and building Management to public health and economic development. And we are tasked with providing public safety top of the Three Sisters volcanoes to Heceta Head Lighthouse,” he said, explaining how

the system has worked in response to previous emergencies.

“During a disaster, the Sheriff’s Department becomes the lead agency,” he said. “The Sheriff’s Office works with our various partners to efficiently conduct an evacuation. The Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team utilizes a system that See COUNTY, page A2

-Commission Chair Pat Farr

After the cold, Florence was back to typical January weather.

By TONY REED Siuslaw News

Following a storm that made national news for snow and freezing temperatures in the Western United States, it was obvious that Florence had fared much better than communities to its north and east.

Some inland roads remained closed as of Wednesday morning, as crews worked to clear roads and repair downed power lines around the region

Oregon Department of Transportation information officer Julie Denney said the story was the same for most Oregon highways leading inland from the coast.

“It’s been generally heavy ice in the trees and branches falling on the road,” she said, noting that many trees took out power lines on their way down. Highway 126 from Mapleton to Eugene closed and reopened several times. The most recent closure at 5:48 a.m., closed the Highway from Mapleton to Noti.

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“We also have closures on Highway 36 between Swiss Home and Junction City, as well as Highway 34 between Waldport and Philomath,” she said Wednesday morning.

However, no major issues were reported for US 101 along the coast.

Denny cautioned that even though the storm had passed, melting ice could lead to road flooding, erosion and further roadwork.

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restraints on anything they believe is controversial. That would include climate, gender, race, evolution, gun violence, etc., all important subjects for our youth to explore.

The New York Times Magazine published an article titled “How a Conservative Christian College Got Mixed Up in the 2020 Election Plot.” It showed that Hillsdale College is highly political, backs Trump’s claim that he won the election, and aligns with DeSantis in Florida as they create book banning charter schools.

A quote by Hillsdale’s president, Larry P. Arnn in the article reveals their motives

slanted? Word limits prohibit me from correcting her/him.

Somewhat slanted In the “Letters to the Editor Policy”, I read what is to be considered for publication. I do appreciate the 300-word limit, as previous letters tended to go on and on with more supposed facts that bored me to death, and appeared to be articles rather than opinions.

I am a bit worried that the statement “letters considered in poor taste - will not be printed.” Also, I certainly question the veracity of Beverly Sherrill’s opinion “Take a stand.” Somewhat

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A charter school coming to Florence Hillsdale Christian College has established affiliations with charter schools around the country, including the one in Florence, that ascribe to the “classical” educational model.

Looking deep into the charter school application, I found they place overly restrictive

when he said, “We’re in the world-conquest business, and we have just one weapon — teaching.”

The promotion of a classical education is right out of the ultra-right’s playbook.

Beware when you see this coming to your school district. Make sure you look behind the curtain. It may be Hillsdale Christian College pulling the strings.

A link to the NY Times article: https://www.nytimes. com/2024/01/08/magazine/ hillsdale-2020-election.html Michael Allen Florence

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I am a connoisseur of editors. I have worked for them, alongside them, and have hated and admired them.

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We recorded a two-part series with Baron: a tour de force appearance. He talked about the excitement of being the editor of The Miami

Herald when Elian Gonzalez was the big story; the yearslong unveiling of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in The Boston Globe when he was its editor; and his becoming executive editor of The Washington Post and its transition from being a family property to being owned by Jeff Bezos, then the world’s richest man.

As he did in his book, “Collision of Power: Trump, Bezos, and The Washington Post,” he discussed how Trump early on had the new Post team to dinner at the White House and endeavored to co-opt them into the Trump

camp. Trump had, as Baron explained, picked on the wrong team.

Baron’s most significant achievement, I believe, was the investigation that exposed the Catholic Church. I was traveling frequently to Ireland at that time — a country, sadly, that had seen more than its share of clerical excess.

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Gunn was a superb editor and, like Ben Bradlee at the Post, gave a theatrical performance as well. All I ever saw in green ink were cryptic notes like “15 minutes.” That meant, “I will see you in the pub in 15 minutes.” It was an assignment, not an invitation.

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Charter School District request charter to cut ties to Hillsdale College

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to ORS338, which essentially bars a public school district which receives public dollars, from establishing or approving the charter that affiliates with a religious, sectarian or political organization.” Cohn Lee said the application noted an affiliation with Hillsdale College which they agreed to remove. However, he said the applicant’s website still noted the affiliation.

“As part of that dialogue, my understanding is that SBC came back and said, ‘Yes it’s true, we still have an affiliation, and by the way, we intend to continue having that affiliation.’”

Cohn Lee called it a “very concerning procedural issue,” saying the after-the-fact

Baron From Page A3

Laventhol, who became publisher of The Los Angeles Times and Newsday, came to the Post from The New York Herald Tribune, where he had risen to managing editor.

He and I worked together briefly in 1963. I remember him having a days-long battle with Marguerite Higgins, the famous foreign correspondent, over the word “exotic.”

Of course, Laventhol could only create the revolutionary Style section because executive editor Bradlee gave him free rein.

Bradlee edited with leadership while affecting a kind

intention to continue that affiliation procedurally brings the board “back to square one,” in regard to sponsoring the school.

Adding that all three of his own kids went to a charter school, and his wife helped found one, Cohn Lee said he has been involved in the charter process.

“It’s almost a situation where we’re back in a position where the original red flag issue is on the table, so it’s common sense that the board cannot now approve that, because it previously identified that issue as an area requiring correction.”

Cohn Lee added that Hillsdale College sent a memo suggesting the board essentially ignore ORS338 on its requirement that a charter school cannot be affiliated with a religious institution.

Cohn Lee said a court would use a “plain language interpretation” to determine if the charter is “affiliated” with Hillsdale College.

“Literally, judges would crack open a dictionary.

Typically, they use Miriam Webster, because the statute itself doesn’t define it. They would say the word ‘affiliation’ or ‘affiliate’ has a common English meaning,” he said, pulling up Webster’s Dictionary on his computer.

Affiliation does not mean to control. All it means is that you have an association with another organization.”

He said the SVSC’s legal counsel claimed it would be unconstitutional not to approve the application.

“But again, there’s a big problem with that argument,” Cohn Lee said. “He uses an argument of religious association. The problem is that it applies to individuals, and no one on this board, nor you, Andy [Grzeskowiak] are telling any members of SVCS or any of their affiliates or patrons that they cannot practice the religion of their choosing. That’s what religious association means, it’s an individual right. What we

Potential consequences

When asked what would happen should the board approve the charter with that affiliation in place, Cohn Lee said the real-world consequences would be much more troubling.

“Hypothetically, if the board was to approve this packet and essentially have a charter school that’s employing public dollars that integrates a religious component to it, and if any special needs students attend this school, which we have to allow, and SVCS is telling us no special needs students will attend the school which is another problem, if we have any students that are attending that school and that school is deemed to be a publicly funded school that is espousing a religious or political component, under the regulations your district can lose its entire operational budget.”

Cohn Lee called it a dangerous situation, adding that the threshold where a school

is legally considered religiously affiliated, is very low.

Board Chair Brian Lacouture asked if a violation would still apply if the curriculum is found to be non-religious.

“What worries me is the case law, the courts are very gray about where that falls.

Courts have struggled notoriously with defining what that is. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a religious curriculum, but it could be an underlying philosophy of the school, it could be things as basic as the symbology and structure of the program that have religious ties. All I’m saying …, as your attorney, it does not make sense from my perspective to take a potential risk and to roll the dice on that, and be relying on a narrow, fine distinction on that level.

The way that [ORS]Chapter 338 is worded is even more specific and prohibitive then even the general separation of church and state provisions in Continues, PAGE A5

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are saying though, is that the State of Oregon and the Department of Education has created a statutory framework that does bar a public charter school approval using public dollars. If you’re going to do that, it has a bar on affiliation with religious or political institutions or sectarian institutions, the term the statute uses. That’s a completely different situation.”

“Cohn Lee said the notion is embedded in the US and Oregon constitutions, separating church and state.

“If this was a private school, they could do whatever they want,” he said.

“The problem here is that we have public dollars that could be potentially used to create schools that are politically based or religious based. The Federal Constitution prohibits that, and the Oregon state constitution is even more stringent in its dictates about church and state.”

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different and would be a more typical charter review process.

Cohn Lee said that when the constitution. It just says you cannot approve it if there pressed, SVCS organizers is any kind of association with refused to do so and stated a group like that. Like I said, I that they would continue affilwould not feel secure defend- iation with Hillsdale.

Trustees mulled the model ing the district in that situation some more, prompting Cohn where we don’t have a lot of Lee to again stress that the knowledge about the extent to which Hillsdale and SVCS are issue is not with classical educooperating with each other or cation, but with the Hillsdale modeling or patterning activ- affiliation.

“It’s essentially a bait and ities, philosophies, beyond switch,” he said. “They said, just in-class curriculum. But if there’s an underlying polit- ‘we’ll do something’ and then after the fact, when you all ical philosophy or religious PHOTO BY TONY REED confronted SVCS, they said philosophy, my worry is that The Jan. 10 Siuslaw School District Board meeting was held at the middle school in anticipation of a guess what? We’re not going as broad as that prohibition large crowd. to do that. I don’t know if is worded, we could still be they said you can’t do anynailed and we can still face while pursuing a generic clas- and say, ‘this might be okay Sneddon asked for more charter school, accepts no thing about it. You can do the consequences. I don’t but someone else can figure and better communication sical education model, devoid money from participant something about it, which is want to put the district in that it out.’

Absolutely not.

If this from the board. of any political or religious charter schools, and does not by law you can’t approve that position.” charter school gets approved “We are looking forward to enter contracts that confer overtones. packet.”

Not the model and it goes into operational your letter, he said and we are authority to manage charter “That’s what they should Pimlott said she didn’t Director Dianna Pimlott effect and it turns out that looking forward to working have done in the first place,” feel the inclusion was a bait schools. Each charter school said the curriculum has a there’s that kind of religious with you, but again, nothing he said, adding that the appliand switch, but an oversight is governed solely by its own long-standing basis of being component or Association… has changed.” cation needs to be corrected or a misunderstanding of leadership team, which makes formed on the moral foundaIf this charter school gets in a way that addresses the terminology. decisions for which the school The correspondence tions that are long rooted. approved with public dollars “I believe the classical edu- board’s concerns. is not accountable to the A Nov. 16 letter to SVCS She asked if there are other cation curriculum itself was and then later on anyone, a “Hypothetically, he said College. Participant charter from the Board states, in schools in Oregon using clas- the intent or is the intent of that if SVCS wants to remain patron, someone who’s unsatschools may freely amend part, “On your “Intend to sical education philosophies. isfied with what happened, the charter school,” she said. affiliated with Hillsdale and or jettison the College’s curEnroll” page, it is stated Cohn Lee said there are, but “I don’t believe according apply its philosophies to their any person, can go to ODE riculum and decline to adopt that, “Siuslaw Valley Charter the legal question doesn’t and the Board of Education to the information that we learning model, the board the best practices and other revolve around the classical and complain that Siuslaw law School has accepted a letreceived that there was any should deny the application, recommendations that the education model. approved, with public dollars, ter of intent from Hillsdale intent to utilize the services of whereby SVCS could then College’s staff offer. Even the “The problem was that a charter that has this associa- College…” In the examination Hillsdale. There’s simply an directly apply to the state College’s signature curricuaffiliation statement,” he said. intent to utilize the curriculum of Oregon. Estimating that tion, we can be in big trouble. of court filings by Hillsdale lum, painstakingly developed “That’s totally aside from the itself.”

The analysis needs to happen College, the college states a the state would have the mission that is both outwardly over more than a decade, is classical model. The problem now.”

Cohn Lee countered, saying same concerns and deny the available for free to any charwas that they were directly After some discussion about political and religious as a he didn’t feel she understood application, Cohn Lee said if ter school that wishes to use private institution. After conaffiliated with an institution state law and curriculum, the that SVCS refused to drop its SVCS chooses to sue, their it, without any requirement sultation with legal counsel and an entity that is known to affiliation with Hillsdale when case would be against the board decided by informal to enter a formal relationship for the district, this affiliation be- problematic. I’ll just leave asked. vote, to send a board-reviewed state, not Siuslaw School would be in violation of ORS with the College. it at that. You, the board said, letter to SVCS asking for its “I want to be crystal clear, District.

The reply letter goes 338.035 (8), which states: disassociation with Hillsdale please assure us that you are that›s very problematic,” he on to state, “SVCS is not An entity described may Board responsibility College so the process can not going to have this affilsaid. ‘affiliated’ with Hillsdale not approve a proposal for a Lacouture questioned the move forward. iation, not with the classical Director Maureen because Hillsdale does not public charter school that is legal definition of affiliation, model, but with this particular Mittenberger asked for a affiliated with a nonpublic SVCS response control SVCS. Oregon law and association, saying he also institution.” suggestion as to How SVCS sectarian school or a religious SVCS representative Aric requires that a sponsor ‘may Cohn Lee said that if the can move forward and legally did not see the issue as a bait institution.

Sneddon said that Cohn Lee not approve a proposal for a and switch tactic, but as sufficharter simply removed the show no affiliation with It further states, “Any provided misinformation, public charter school that is cient. He asked if The Oregon statements regarding Hillsdale Hillsdale. He said that while legal operating charter school asserting that the charter had affiliated with a nonpublic College and distanced itself he is not SVCS’s attorney, he Department of Education contract cannot be in vionot removed special education sectarian school or a relifrom that institution, but not would have the final approval would advise them to work lation with a charter school from its curriculum, and that gious institution.’ There is no the classical teaching model, authority if the board were to with the board and show being affiliated with Hillsdale it was not a religious or politiquestion that SVCS would be the legal situation would be disassociation with Hillsdale, approve the application and College as Member School, cal organization. nonsectarian in its programs, move to the contract phase.

Candidate Member School or employment practices, and “The curriculum hasn’t “Under the statute, the changed from the last time we Curriculum School. There are other operations. Nor would board has that affirmative spoke. He also spoke about it ‘classical education model’ SVCS be controlled by any obligation to do that review Tim Sapp charter schools that operbeing religious. This curricuchurch or other religious orgaand to apply the law. what can Owner / lum is not religious,” Sneddon ate in Oregon without such nization. The sole grounds happen is that if you deny the Principal Broker affiliation.” stated. “If he was doing for questioning whether§ application, they then can go 541 999-8230 A reply letter from Sneddon 338.035(8) bars SVCS’s petiresearch and found a religious to the Oregon Department of 89318 Levage Dr - This one curriculum, it was a mistake.” Dec. 1 reads, “Throughout tion is SVCS’s relationship Education and complain … or of a kind, ready to build lot ORS statutes it is clear that Sneddon said that while with the K-12 Office, which they can ask ODE to directly is a great chance to build Hillsdale College does have a “affiliate” refers to “control” your dream home! There is is a program of Hillsdale approve them, in which case, religious curriculum, it is pro- or to “be in control”. Our a shared septic tank with the College, a Christian instituthe Department of Education home to the right of the lot. duced in a separate office than signed letter of intent clearly tion. The question, then, is would have to do its own Water is available but does the kindergarten through 12th shows that we are under no whether that relationship conreview. The district cannot not currently work. This entity’s control. Our letter of grade curriculum. lot is also great for storing stitutes an ‘affiliation’ within shirk its responsibilities, it intent clearly states that ‘Each “We have never entered your RV, boat, and fun toys. the meaning of the Oregon has to do its own review and $150,000. #3490-23154417 party acknowledges that it into a point where we have statute.” application of ORS338, we is a separate entity and that wanted a religious curricu1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 The letter claimed that can’t just throw up our hands lum,” he said. nothing is deemed to create denial of the charter school “We do have a piece on our a joint venture, partnership would violate the Oregon and website that we felt would be or any other relationship or U.S. Constitutions. inappropriate to just remove,” require a party to enter into “For the foregoing reasons, a subsequent transaction.’ he said. When we sent our the Siuslaw School District Hillsdale has no control over letter explaining the situaBoard of Directors should not us but rather allows us to use tion, we thought it would be terminate SVCS’s petition wrong to make something just the classical education curricbased on its relationship with ulum and the support needed disappear. It has stayed there Hillsdale College or condition to implement it.” until we had an opportunity the petition on termination of The letter also asked for to hear back from you…. it that relationship,” the letter board clarification regarding will disappear tonight.” he concludes. third party agreements. said, adding that to make it A letter from Hillsdale disappear might have given Editor’s note: The District the impression that they were College’s legal council to Board also heard extensive the district board states, “the trying to hide something. public comment on the issue, College serves as a vendor He said SVCS organizers which, due to space conand consultant to charter have spoken to the board straints will appear with an many times, and that the said schools that seek its support.

The College holds no owner- update in next week’s issue. the curriculum itself has not ship interest in any participant changed from the outset.

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SIUSLAW NEWS • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024

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Work is well underway along the beach between the Sitcoos River and Oregon Dunes Day Use Area to provide 50 acres of habitat for the western snowy plover.

Siuslaw National Forest to restore 50 acres of western snowy plover habitat The Siuslaw National Forest initiated its largest western snowy plover habitat restoration project to date by removing vegetation along the beach between the Siltcoos River and the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area. The project, located eight miles south of Florence, will create approximately 50 acres of open sand habitat. Plovers currently have little to no nesting area within this reach due to thick non-native vegetation. Once completed, the restoration is expected to benefit a suite of other native plant and wildlife species, in addition to the threatened western snowy plover.

“For the first time in 60 years plovers will have continuous breeding habitat in the Siltcoos River area,” said Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area Wildlife Biologist Cindy Burns. “Over the last 25 years we’ve restored small pockets of habitat, which helped revive the plover population. Presently, the plovers have outgrown these microhabitats and it’s time to give them more room to thrive. We’ve already seen the plovers running around the construction site; they are ready to move in.”

Overtime, invasive European beachgrass altered the formation of the sand dunes along the Oregon Coast, changing the landscape and reducing its usefulness for species like the plover. After its introduction, the invasive grass stabilized shifting sand, facilitating the development of thick pockets of vegetation

and steep, cliffy foredunes.

This change reduced the habitat’s suitability for the western snowy plover, which rely on large expanses of dry sand near the tideline to nest, feed, and protect their young.

The first phase of the restoration will create about 25 acres of open sand habitat and is expected to be completed in February 2024, before nesting season begins mid-March.

After plover nesting season ends mid-September, the project will continue through winter 2025. The main goals are: 1. Connect the Siltcoos and Oregon Dunes Day Use western snowy plover nesting areas.

2. Remove invasive beach grass.

3. Reduce the artificial foredune height to a shallower,

more accessible slope. (This allows plover chicks to reach the tideline when they’re ready to forage on their own.)

4. Maintain beach access for visitors.

Recreation areas neighboring the project site, such as the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area and the surrounding trailheads, will remain open to the public. Waxmyrtle Campground and Carter Lake Campground will reopen in May, as usual. Within the project area, heavy equipment such as dozers and excavators will be rearranging the landscape. Visitors should use caution and stay on designated trails. For more information about the western snowy plover, visit https://t.ly/-7Zs7.

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FRAA ART CENTER 120 Maple Street Phone: 541-997-4435 Hours Open: Wed-Fri 11am-4pm, Sat 11 am-4pm, Sun. 11am-4pm

OUR SHOWROOMS ARE FULL! NEW FURNITURE WEEKLY!

Classes, Workshops & Events FRAA will be re-opening on January 24th with a new floor, coat of paint and new artwork.

Come see what’s new!

Before then, to register for a class, you can call 541-997-4435 and we will call you back and register you over the phone, or you can register online at http://www.fraaoregon.org.

Transparent Watercolor Class with ELee Hadley

Students will learn/practice techniques, execute short class exercises, and paint per their own interests. 4-class series: Monday, Feb 12, 26 and March 11, 25, 12:30-3:30 pm. Cost $140 for FRAA members, $160 for non-FRAA members.

A Taste of Art Wine Call for Vendors and Juried Art Show

Event is February 17th and 18th at the FEC. To enter as a vendor or enter the Juried Art Show, applications are available on our website, http://www.fraaoregon.org.

The event to enjoy the art and taste wine is free for all to attend.

FRAA’s Color of Magic Show

At the Siuslaw Library during the month of February. All FRAA artists can participate.

Drop off artwork at the Library, February 1st, 9-10 am.

Watercolor - Color Study with Peggy Ross

Learn to use color systems to improve painting. 4-class series: Fridays, Jan 26 and Feb 2, 9 and 16, 9:45 - 11:45 am.

Cost $115 for FRAA members, $135 for non-FRAA members.

FREE IN TOWN DELIVERY

Creativity Class w/Terry Way

Steal Like an Artist (and other creative misdemeanors). 3rd Tuesday of each month 3:30 - 5:30 pm, starting February 20th. Cost per session is $15 for FRAA members, $20 for non-FRAA members.

Big Wave Poetry 1st Tuesday Open Mic

Tuesday, February 6th, 7 pm in person and Zoom at FRAA!

Poetry Writing Workshop

Small group meeting of poets to enhance their written word. Last Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8:30 pm. Email fraaoregon@gmail.com if you are interested in joining.

Painting with John Leasure

Saturdays 9 am - 12 pm No painting experience required. Contact: 541-991-2754 or jnleasure@hotmail.com for details/fees.

For more information about classes, visit fraaoregon.org. To register for these classes, please call or visit FRAA at our Art Center on Maple Street.

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SIUSLAW NEWS • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024

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2024 Bingo Fundraiser for Kids in the Arts!

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Extra! Extra! Get out your feathers, furs, and fedoras, and join C.R.O.W. for a FUN-draiser on February 17 from 5-9 p.m. at Three Rivers Casino & Resort Events Center. All proceeds go directly toward youth in the arts, and this event is sure to be total blast. The theme was chosen to coincide with C.R.O.W.’s upcoming production of “Newsies,” which will be performed for two weekends in April at the Florence Events Center.

“Fundraising events like this are made possible by countless volunteer hours, generous donations, and lots of old-fashioned hard work. We are so incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped us, including parents, volunteers, and the terrific staff at Three Rivers,” said Melanie Heard, C.R.O.W.’s artistic director.

In addition to many fastpaced, super-fun Bingo games with prizes, the event will feature a 50/50 raffle, a wheel spin game for alcohol, and a dessert auction. There will be a delicious “Italian Feast” dinner included, plus a no-host bar for 21+. This event is for adults only, ages 18+. There will be a Bingo grand prize,

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The Cast of The SpongeBob Musical in April 2023 which will be announced at a later date. Costumes are not required, but encouraged, and additional information is available on the ticket webpage.

Cast members in C.R.O.W.’s mainstage musicals do not pay a dime to participate. This fact alone, differentiates the organization from nearly all other youth arts programs in the nation, who rely on charging fees ranging from $250-$400 per child for participation.

“We don’t believe in pay to play, when it comes to our shows. We want them to be accessible for all families regardless of income status,” said Heard. “But this means that our funding must come from other sources such as this fundraiser. We are very grateful to our local community who has always believed in and supported our kids.”

C.R.O.W. recently produced the 2023 “Holly Jolly Follies” and looks forward to producing a Spring Dance

Showcase and a terrifying “Scare-C.R.O.W. Haunted Maze” this year. All funds will help C.R.O.W. to purchase costumes, set pieces, props, educational materials, and to create scholarships for deserving kids who wish to attend summer theatre camp programs and classes.

“Please buy a ticket and help us provide a myriad of arts opportunities for our kids. They need us, and we need your help,” said Heard.

Bingo tickets are $50 per person with discounts for larger reserved tables. Tickets include five bingo cards, a dauber and dinner. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for dinner and check in. The event will run from 5 - 8 p.m., with bingo games beginning at approximately 6:30. To reserve your ticket, visit www. crowkids.com/bingofundraiser Questions can be emailed to crowtheatrekids@ yahoo.com.

Backstreet Cooperative Gallery Reopens Just before New Year’s Day weekend an out-of-control vehicle crashed into the rear of Backstreet Gallery causing

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www.ustooflorence.org BOTH MEETINGS ARE CURRENTLY ON HOLD. WATCH SIUSLAW NEWS FOR RESUMPTION • Tuesday Evening Group (2nd Tuesday) 5-7 p.m. - Ichiban Chinese/Japanese Restaurant • Urologist Dr. Bryan Mehlhaff attends.

• Tuesday Lunch Group (3rd Tuesday) 12 noon – 1:00 p.m. – Ichiban Chinese/Japanese Restaurant • Urologist Dr. Roger McKimmy attends.

Contact Bob for more information: (H) 541-997-6626 • (C) 541-999-4239 47maribob38@gmail.com

structural damage and complete loss of power at 1421 Bay Street, Florence. Two other Bay Street businesses

We invite you to join us.

Sunday 9:00 1st Service in person Sunday 11:00 2nd Service in person & Online Children’s Church (0yrs-12yrs) in person & Online

lost electricity as a result of the accident. Backstreet Gallery, is a 19 year old artists’ cooperative of more than 30 members. “We were able to reopen on January 13th, 2024, due to the prompt assistance of the building owner-landlord and contractors,” said Kathryn DamonDawson, Backstreet’s current president. “Our membership gathered together to move art and operational supplies and tools away from the damaged wall. It was quite extensive and disruptive. We’ve got it all cleaned up and are relieved to reopen.”

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Corner of 10th & Maple St. • 541-997-3533 www.florencecrossroadag.org email: office@florencecrossroadag.org

A photo of the vehicle that hit the gallery.

Faith – Friendship - Fellowship – Fun

CHURCH DIRECTORY

To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441

ANCHOR OF HOPE CHURCH

Live like Jesus, share His Love.

1318 Rhododendron Drive www.anchorofhopeflo.com Sunday Service 11am Livestream on Facebook @anchorofhopeflo

BAHA’I FAITH OF FLORENCE

FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025 Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School for adults is at 9:00 a.m.

Online services at www.florenceunitedmethodist.org or find us on Facebook.

FOURSQUARE CHURCH

Monthly Interfaith Devotions in-person & Zoom 4th Monday 7:00 pm “Ye are all leaves of one tree ...” -Baha’i Writings Join us on Facebook: Florence Baha’i Community For info and meeting location: 541-590-0779 ALL ARE WELCOME!

1624 Highway 101 (next to A&W) –- 997-6337 Pastor George Pagel – Something for the entire family.

Sunday Service 10:00 am Wednesday Bible Study returns this Fall.

Website: florence4square.com

COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

NEW LIFE LUTHERAN E.L.C.A.

Corner of 10th & Maple- 541-997-3533 Sunday 9am 1st Service in person Sunday 11am 2nd Service in person & Online Children’s Church (0yrs-12yrs) in person & Online Wednesdays at 7pm https://www.florencecrossroadag.org/church-online Other platforms update after the service. florencecrossroadag.org office@florencecrossroadag.org

RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS)

NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A. 4590 Hwy. 101 N, across from Fred Meyer“Serving Christ by serving others.”

541 997-7418 21st & Spruce Streets—(541) 997-8113 SUNDAY SERVICES - Adult Bible Study Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m.

9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Online services available on our FaceBook, YouTube, High School Youth 7- 9 PM and website: www.florencenewlifelutheran.org MID-WEEK- Women’s Bible Study-Tuesday 10:00-Noon and Thursday PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW 7:00-8:00PM; Men’s Bible Study Thursday 3996 N Hwy 101 541-997-7136 8:00-9:30 AM; Middle Internet and in person Sunday Services at 10:30am, School Youth Wed. 7-9 PM. Adult Sunday School is at 9:30am.

Sunday Worship streams live at Community Baptist Call the church for details.

Church Facebook Page Reverend Greg Wood All Welcome. Come as you are.

CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD

FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

2nd & Ivy - 541-997-2961 - Non-Denominational Service is on Sunday at 10:00 am Sunday Service also streaming live at 10am at florencechurch.com

FLORENCE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 87738 Hwy 101 at Heceta Beach Road RUAUU? Come explore the answer with us.

Sunday Worship Services ~ 10:00am www.florenceuuf.com

JOIN US IN WORSHIP

4 lines, approx 15 words, $15 a week • 4 week Minimum • Deadline: Tuesday end of day one week prior

“War is still not the answer.” FCNL We meet Sunday’s at 11am in our homes.

Call 541-515-8191 for locations.

RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, L.C.M.S.

Worship Services 10 am • Bible Study 9:00 am Pastor Steve Waterman 85294 Hwy. 101 S. – 997-8038 Facebook.com/ResurrectionLutheranChurchFlorence www.puppro.wixite.com/rlcflorence

ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL

Church Welcomes You Worship Sun. 10am Wed 11am 2135 19th St. 541-997-6600 standssecretary19@gmail.com Labyrinth & Garden daily 8am-5pm “Be the change.”

SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF THE DUNES CATHOLIC CHURCH

1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312 Mass Times: Daily: Tue, Wed, Fri 9:00 AM Adoration & Confession Fri 9:30-10:30 AM Saturday 5:30 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM Fr. Amir Welcomes All to Attend

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SIUSLAW NEWS • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024

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Fisherman’s paradise on the Siuslaw River. South of the Tiernan boat landing at Milepost 9 sits this 1947 farmhouse on over 6 acres. Not only do you have your own dock with a well engineered ramp, but acreage to garden, keep animals, set up a fish cleaning station or just expand your outdoor living area. The home was raised in 1998 to make it fully prepared for flooding.

The first story is now a 2 car garage with significant additional space to store a boat, fishing supplies or any recreational equipment you have. The home has a primary bedroom and bathroom on the main floor with 3 additional bedrooms upstairs. A spacious living room with a separate dining area and an updated kitchen.

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Your Umpqua River oasis is waiting. This end unit condo features 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath and has great river and inlet views from all three decks. Updated kitchen appliances and nice carpet throughout the living and bedrooms. Enjoy access to the Umpqua River from the private boat launch and your own boat slip as well.

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Step into to this breathtaking ocean view home located right on the South end of Waldport. This well-built and well cared for home is waiting for its next owner to enjoy the splendor of the Central Coast. With four bedrooms, two living rooms, and three bathrooms; this home boasts the space necessary for just about anything. This split-level home has a kitchen with great features, including stone countertops and extra deep cabinets, located on the upper level. In addition to the wrap around driveway and two car garage, this property has RV parking on its East end with water and electrical hookups. With all of these features and being located only a 1/4 mile from the ocean, you’re not going to want to miss your opportunity to see this property!

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Remodeled & beautifully updated 4 BD, 4 BA home in the upscale riverfront gated community of Shelter Cove, where you can hear the ocean. Large entryway & living room w/ new wall insert fireplace & marble like porcelain tile flooring throughout the main living area. Full kitchen remodel w/ large granite island & all SS appliances. Main floor large primary suite, with updated bathroom featuring a large soaking tub & new granite countertops.

Also on the main floor is an oversized 2nd bedroom, full bath, large laundry room with storage and 3 car garage. Home is complete w/ an attached 1 BD, 1 BA casita. Everything has been done to this 2,937 SF home, now all you need to do is move in & enjoy!

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$215,000

Freshly remodeled inside & out. Spacious rooms and convenient east end of town location. Large .28 acre lot with long paved driveway & tons of parking. Huge 648 SF oversized, finished garage. Home is 1782 SF with separate primary bedroom wings.

Tasteful 24 x 24 tile floors and butcher block counter tops. Huge kitchen with island and pantry. Bright and sunny. Well-maintained and lightly lived in, this house represents great value in today’s market. RV parking, fenced yard and much more. Call today for appointment.

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$469,000

$662,500

845 MUNSEL CREEK LOOP

4863 DARLINGS LOOP

E IC CED R U P D RE

Quaint & cozy South Lakes Cottage. Large corner lot (.41 acre) with garden areas, trees & great landscaping. Detached finished garage with shop/workbench area + 2 enclosed storage areas with concrete floors & electricity. Great location - just a few steps to Darling’s Resort and Siltcoos Lake. Great fishing (bass, cutthroat, perch & salmon). Fenced yard and dog run & kennel area with concrete floors. Covered patio/deck with 4 person hot tub and gutter guards for easy maintenance. Home has been well cared for and is move-in ready. RV parking has sewer hook-up.

Well water with UV filtration. Ductless HP, cozy woodstove, and really nice kitchen with all appliances included + washer & dryer.

$575,000

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493 1/2 GREENWOOD ST. E IC CED R P DU RE

Split-level home in highly desirable neighborhood. 1477 SF of living space. Inviting fireplace in spacious living area, perfect ambiance for relaxation and warm gatherings. New roof Jan. 2023. While this home needs some additional love, it presents a fantastic opportunity for those with a creative eye and a desire to make it their own. End of street privacy within walking distance to shops & Old Town.

Charming in-town cottage with a lot of history and future potential. 1936 built home has a lot of character & uniqueness. Constructed on a double lot gives the future owner of this home plenty of room & options for projects. Great location in West Old Town.

$434,900

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Welcome to your dream home in the heart of Florentine! Remodeled triple wide manufactured home. 2,562 SF of spacious living space. 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, and large vaulted ceilings. New paint interior and exterior. This residence offers comfort and style in every corner. Florentine offers a charming community atmosphere while being close to shopping, dining, and outdoor recreational activities.

$539,500

5600 MUNSEL LANE

Unique split-level gem offers the perfect blend of tranquility & convenience. This well-loved 1 owner home, built in the 1960s, is now on the market for the first time. Imagine the stories & memories that await you as the fortunate new owner of this cherished property. Spacious layout, large private lot, and proximity to fishing, shopping, and golf, this home presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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SPORTS

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024

SECTION B

Tide Table OSAA moving Vikings football to new league

Siuslaw River Entrance saltwatertides.com

Siuslaw to join Coquille, Cottage Grove, Douglas, South Umpqua, Sutherlin

WEDNESDAY, JAN.24

High.................12:44 a.m. .................5.6 Low ................... 5:47 a.m. ..................3.0 High.................11:27 a.m. .................7.1 Low ...................6:44 p.m. ................ -0.5

THURSDAY, JAN.25

High.................. 1:19 a.m. ..................5.8 Low ................... 6:31 a.m. ..................2.9 High.................12:10 p.m. .................7.1 Low ...................7:20 p.m. ................ -0.5

FRIDAY, JAN. 26

High.................. 1:50 a.m. ..................5.8 Low ................... 7:11 a.m. ..................2.6 High.................12:49 p.m. .................7.0 Low ...................7:53 p.m. ................ -0.3

SATURDAY, JAN. 27

High.................. 2:20 a.m. ..................5.8 Low ................... 7:50 a.m. ..................2.5 Low ...................8:24 p.m. ................ -0.2

SUNDAY, JAN. 28

High.................. 2:49 a.m. ..................5.9 Low ................... 8:29 a.m. ..................2.3 High..................2:03 p.m. ..................6.5 Low ...................8:54 p.m. ..................0.2

MONDAY, JAN. 29

High.................. 3:18 a.m. ..................6.0 Low ................... 9:09 a.m. ..................2.2 High..................2:41 p.m. ..................6.0 Low ...................9:23 p.m. ..................0.6

Exploding WHALE SPORTS

The Siuslaw Vikings football team can cross the high desert schools of La Pine and Sisters from their league schedule starting next fall.

Instead, the Vikings likely will be in a 3A special district featuring Coquille, Cottage Grove, Douglas, South Umpqua and Sutherlin.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31

High.................. 4:15 a.m. ..................6.1 Low ..................10:37 a.m. .................2.0 High..................4:09 p.m. ..................5.2 Low ..................10:20 p.m. .................1.6

THURSDAY, FEB. 1

High.................. 4:46 a.m. ..................6.2 Low ..................11:30 a.m. .................1.8 High..................5:07 p.m. ..................4.6 Low ..................10:51 p.m. .................2.2

FRIDAY, FEB. 2

High.................. 5:22 a.m. ..................6.3 Low ..................12:31 p.m. ................1.6.

High..................6:23 p.m. ..................4.3 Low ..................11:30 p.m. .................2.7

SATURDAY, FEB. 3

High.................. 6:05 a.m. ..................6.3 Low ...................1:39 p.m. ..................1.4 High..................7:57 p.m. ..................4.2

SUNDAY, FEB. 4

Low ..................12:25 a.m. .................3.1 High.................. 6:58 a.m. ..................6.5 Low ...................2:48 p.m. ..................0.9 High..................9:29 p.m. ..................4.4

MONDAY, FEB. 5

Low ................... 1:44 a.m. ..................3.4 High.................. 8:00 a.m. ..................6.6 Low ...................3:49 p.m. ..................0.4 High.................10:38 p.m. .................4.7

TUESDAY, JAN. 6

Low ................... 3:06 a.m. ..................3.4 High.................. 9:04 a.m. ..................7.0 Low ...................4:43 p.m. ................ -0.2 High.................11:27 p.m. .................5.2

Siuslaw sophomore wrestler won individual title at Nick Lutz Memorial Invitational Siuslaw sophomore wrestler Leonardo Robertson has been named Coast Radio’s athlete of the week after winning the 144-pound division and

helping power the Vikings to third place in the Nick Lutz Memorial Invitational on Saturday at Siuslaw High School. Robertson was 4-0 with three pins, beating Wyatt Smith of North Bend by ultimate tie-breaker in the championship match.

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Lady Vikings capture Nick Lutz crown Siuslaw junior Macali Lade, senior Jane Lacouture claim individual titles In the first official season for OSAA girls wrestling it was only fitting that the Siuslaw girls win the school’s top in-season event, the Nick Lutz Memorial Invitational.

Junior Macali Lade and senior Jane Lacouture won individual titles to lead the Lady Vikings to the team title over 13 other schools.

Junior Abby Riggs and sophomore Danin Lacouture both placed second.

Siuslaw’s five athletes totaled 80 points, with Lakeview second with 56.

Oakland had 50, Douglas 48 and Madras 44 to round out the top five.

North Bend was eighth with 25 and Marshfield 11th with 20.

Lade ran her record to a state-best 26-0 with three pins, beating Zoe Vickers of Oakland in the championship match at 115 pounds in 49 seconds.

Jane Lacouture improved to 20-3 with a pair of pins, beating Hailey Gordon of Oakland in 41 seconds in the championship match at 155.

Riggs was 2-1 with a pair of pins at 120 and Danin Lacouture 1-1 with a pin at 135.

Lade had 24 of Siuslaw’s 80 points, Jane Lacouture 22, Danin Lacouture 16 and Abby Riggs 14.

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Elizabeth Edwards (0-14) placed 4th and scored 4.0 team points.

Round 1 - Tigerlilly Whitebird (Oakland) 4-3 won by fall over Elizabeth Edwards (Siuslaw) 0-14 (Fall 1:22) Round 2 - Abby Dougherty (North Douglas) 7-3 won by fall over Elizabeth Edwards (Siuslaw) 0-14 (Fall 0:11) Round 3 - Sofia Corona

Siuslaw’s Macali Lade dialed in another title Saturday (Ontario) 2-10 won by fall over Elizabeth Edwards (Siuslaw) 0-14 (Fall 3:43

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Macali Lade (26-0) placed 1st and scored 24.0 team

points.

Quarterfinal - Macali Lade (Siuslaw) 26-0 won by fall over Abbey Gheer (Douglas) 2-14 (Fall 0:21) Semifinal - Macali Lade (Siuslaw) 26-0 won by

fall over Dollie Austin (Marshfield) 8-9 (Fall 1:00) 1st Place Match - Macali Lade (Siuslaw) 26-0 won by fall See VIKINGS, page B2

Florence Elks Hoop Shoot crowns champions Top shooters advance to this Saturday’s district finals at Sweet Home Exploding WHALE SPORTS

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10-11 — 1. Miles Decker.

2. Kingston Riddle. 3. Trendel DeSantis.

12-13 — 1. Torelan DeSantis. 2. Lucca Flossi. 3.

Ranger McMillan.

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Mapleton is pegged for the 1A six-man Special District 2 North along with Alsea, C.S. Lewis, Country Christian, Eddyville, McKenzie, Siletz Valley and Triangle Lake.

The Sailors did not field a team last fall for lack of players.

The 3A playoffs will retain 16 teams but will be allotted differently. Each district will have two automatic berths, for the first 12, and the remaining four will be at-large based on rankings.

The committee next meets Jan. 24

Mapleton freshman basketball player Roenin Barrows was honorable mention.

The Athlete of the Week is co-sponsored by the Siuslaw News and the Sports Club.

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There are 40 schools in six leagues in the proposed 3A, with the Vikings in Special District 4.

The districts and schools include (average daily membership): Special District 1 — Banks (240), Kennedy (126), North Marion (377), Rainier (162), Valley Catholic (273), Warrenton (191), YamhillCarlton (194) Special District 2 — Amity (177), Blanchet Catholic (153), Dayton (202), Newport (378), Santiam Christian (170), Scio (166), Taft (305), Willamina (159)

Special District 3 — Creswell (252), Elmira (310), Harrisburg (151), La Pine (260), Madras (451), Pleasant Hill (233), Sisters (281) Special District 4 — Coquille (185), Cottage Grove (542), Douglas (270), Siuslaw (249), South Umpqua (265), Sutherlin (264) Special District 5 — Brookings-Harbor (308), Cascade Christian (157), Klamath Union (471), Lakeview (162), North Valley (315), Phoenix (407), St. Mary’s (238) Special District 6 — Burns (164), McLoughlin (276), Nyssa (163), Umatilla (228), Vale (154)

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advance to a state contest, state winners to a regional The Florence Elks contest and regional winners WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7 crowned six champions of to the national finals.

Low ................... 4:15 a.m. ..................3.2 the annual Elks Hoop Shoot The Elks Hoop Shoot High.................10:04 a.m. .................7.3 this past Saturday at Siuslaw National Finals are April Jim Hoberg, Jim Hoberg, p.m.P ..................0.7 Low ...................5:32 541-997- SOLD (7653) Elementary School, three boys 18-21 at Chicago’s Wintrust P 541-997- SOLD (7653) F 541-997-7654 F 541-997-7654 T F 1-866-967-7653 and three girls ages 8 to 13.

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TUESDAY, JAN. 30

High.................. 3:46 a.m. ..................6.1 Low ................... 9:51 a.m. ..................2.1 High..................3:22 p.m. ..................5.6 Low ...................9:51 p.m. ..................1.0

Substitute Glide for Cottage Grove and you have the 3A Far West League that the Vikings will join next school year for volleyball, boys and girls basketball, baseball and softball.

The proposed changes were released Friday in a summary of the most-recent meeting of the OSAA’s Football Ad Hoc Advisory Committee, which held its first meeting of the new year Wednesday.

The committee plans to finalize its recommendations in time for the OSAA Executive Board Meeting on Feb. 5.

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• Record: 9-5 overall, 1-1 in Mountain Valley Conference

Mountain Valley Conference Thursday, Jan. 25 • at Elmira, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 30 • at Harrisburg, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 2 • Sisters, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 6 • at Pleasant Hill, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 9 • La Pine, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 13 • — at Creswell, 7:30 p.m.

Siuslaw girls schedule Exploding whale Sports • Record: 0-14 overall, 0-2 in Mountain Valley

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over Zoe Vickers (Oakland) 9-3 (Fall 0:49)

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Abby Riggs (20-5) placed 2nd and scored 14.0 team points.

Round 1 - Abby Riggs (Siuslaw) 20-5 won by fall over Paiton Stein (Myrtle Point) 3-10 (Fall 0:22) Round 2 - Abby Riggs (Siuslaw) 20-5 won by fall over Ilana Maguire (North Bend) 1-2 (Fall 2:57)

Round 3 - Riley Stubbs (Lakeview) 20-6 won by fall over Abby Riggs (Siuslaw) 20-5 (Fall 1:00)

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Danin Lacouture (26-4) placed 2nd and scored 16.0 team points.

Quarterfinal - Danin Lacouture (Siuslaw) 26-4 received a bye () (Bye) Semifinal - Danin Lacouture (Siuslaw) 26-4 won by fall over Camille Keck (Newport) 3-1 (Fall 1:39) 1st Place Match - Lexie Newman (Brookings-Harbor) 17-3 won by fall over Danin Lacouture (Siuslaw) 26-4 (Fall 5:44)

Mann, Shawn Mann, Stecher • Friday-Saturday, Jan. Buss 19-20 — Bay City Duals, Marshfield, TBD Siuslaw girls roster • Saturday, Jan. 20 — Harrisburg All-Girls Freshmen Tournament, 10 a.m.

• Emmy Center • Thursday, Jan. 25 — Girls • Rosa Velasco-Mendez Senior Night Duals, Siuslaw, • Keelin Pearson 5 p.m.

Sophomores • Feb. 16-17 — • Danin Lacouture 4A/3A/2A/1A Special District tournaments, to be announced Juniors • Feb. 22-24 — 6A/5A and • Elizabeth Edwards 4A/3A/2A/1A championships, • Macali Lade Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Siuslaw girls schedule Portland • Abigail Riggs • Wednesday, Jan. 17 — Coach: Neil Wartnik Senior Sweet Home 3-Way, with La Assistants: Ken Smith, Sara • Jane Lacouture Pine, TBD

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Jane Lacouture (20-3) placed 1st and scored 22.0 team points.

Quarterfinal - Jane Lacouture (Siuslaw) 20-3 received a bye () (Bye) Semifinal - Jane Lacouture (Siuslaw) 20-3 won by fall over Raelynn Severson (Lakeview) 16-11 (Fall 0:54) 1st Place Match - Jane Lacouture (Siuslaw) 20-3 won by fall over Hailey Gordon (Oakland) 6-1 (Fall 0:41)

Oak Manor Apartments Call for Art Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) and Oak Manor Apartments are pleased to team up and invite emerging, mid-career, and established artists to submit 2D &/ or 3D original artwork for their property.

Oak Manor Apartments is a non-profit housing complex located at 3944 Oak Street in Florence, Oregon. The property is currently under construction with hopes to have the art from this call installed upon completion of construction and the grand opening of the property.

There are two locations for art on this property and two types of art requested in the

call. Each location has specific dimensions and particular requirements.

Location One is a 2D work that will be purchased and placed in the Property Administration Office that will welcome visitors and residents.

Location Two is a 3D, sculptural work that will be purchased and installed outside greeting residents and visitors to the property.

Both requests for Art will allow artists to display their work at this location as a permanent cultural fixture for the community at this property. Works submitted will be

considered for purchase from the Artist.

The Art selected for these locations will provide community pride, give artists an opportunity to share their art in an area with high visibility and create a sense of place for our community members and visitors.

There will be an Application & Project Presentation about this Call for Art at the Florence Regional Arts Alliance on Tuesday, January 30th at 5:30pm. The presentation will cover the Call for Art as well as the Oak Manor Property and Development.

Application is available now online at bit.l/ OakManorApartmentsCallForArt Deadline to apply is March 1st at 11:59pm.

For more information

Call for Vendors for Siuslaw High School Student Career Fair

Conference

Mountain Valley Conference Thursday, Jan. 25 • — at Elmira, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 30 • — at Harrisburg, 6 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 2 • Sisters, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 6 • — at Pleasant Hill, 6 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 9

Free to participate ~ Friday, March 15th ~ 11am to 2pm Siuslaw High School is hosting a Student Career Fair for ninth through twelfthgrade students on Friday, March 15th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Student participants will have the opportunity to visit booths from vendors, submit an application and/or a resume, and interview for part-time jobs, seasonal work, and other youth apprenticeships. This event will allow students to present themselves professionally, participate

in on-spot interviews and gain feedback from our area employers, while assisting with our seasonal recruitment needs.

If you are a local business looking to recruit and train for the upcoming season, you are invited to participate in this FREE event. Tables will be provided for vendors, along with an open audience of candidates who will circulate throughout the event.

For more information, or to sign up to participate, contact Pam at 541-997-5470.

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Tuesday, Feb. 13 • — at Creswell, 6 p.m.

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Garden Club seeks scholarship applicants

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Three bedroom two-story home with 2124 sq. ft. of living space. Upper level main living space has 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, and full kitchen. Lower level has finished living space with slider to fenced yard. $384,000 List #1163/23611822 Investment lot opportunity!

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Mercer Lake View property with place-holder home. Permits & plans for a new home are ready & approved for you to complete the vision. .24 ac location & dock across road. Plans for 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1431 sq. ft. home. $650,000 List #1125/22294905

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Two bedroom, 1.5 bath single wide 656 sq. ft. manufactured home. Great location just minutes from public beach access. Stackable washer & dryer in hallway. Large back yard & parking space. $209,000 List #1211/23182500

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494 Hwy 101 - HWY 101 frontage commercial building within walking distance to Old Town. Retail on main floor, living space upstairs. Perfect investment or work/ live space in Florence! Currently leased. $375,000. #3280-21490746

5761 Lake St - Panoramic views of Siltcoos Lake!

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11425 E Mapleton Rd - Great views of the Siuslaw River, valley, and mountains from your own spacious deck. Located about 2 miles up river with a lovely place to swim. This 1440 sqft manufactured home has 2 bdrms and 2 full baths. Lot size is 2.75 ac split by the road. $449,000. #3500-23049644

206 Bourbon St - Located in the unique community of Coast Village, this charming 2 bdrm, 2 bath mobile home offers the comforts of an office, utility room, garden area, as well as covered parking and a workshop. Embrace relaxation and excitement in this gated community! $225,000. #3470-23574411

4842 Seapine Dr - Great beach area location. Clean, well cared for 2 bdrm, 1 bath with lots of parking, circle driveway, and RV parking. Large 125'x125' lot. Garden area, shed, covered porch and some fencing. $275,000. #3487-23321576

Tahkenitch Lake Float House - Rare and incredible opportunity. Boat access only. Battery powered electricity, nice hot water and shower, compost toilet, refrigerator and range use propane and in working order. Fishing and boating paradise. Can not be a rental. $99,000. #3475-23087023

63 Shoreline Dr - Wonderful home with amazing views in gated Shelter Cove. Nestled on top of a hill catch beautiful Siuslaw River and distant ocean views. This home has both a breakfast nook and a formal dining room, plus full-span deck in front. $835,000. #344323215919

11781 Alder Avenue, Mapleton - Lovely 3 bedroom home with additional back lot, fruit trees, mountain views and many upgrades. Wood floors, high ceilings, wood burning fireplace, and an additional 4th bedroom suite with its own exterior entrance. $349,000. #348123614222

Levage Dr #5600 - Discover your piece of coastal heaven! This .26- acre lot is a hidden gem, perfectly situated within walking distance to Sutton Lake and the pristine Baker Beach. Build your dream home or vacation retreat amidst breathtaking natural beauty. $49,000. #3462- 23567810

89318 Levage Dr - This one of a kind, ready to build lot is a great chance to build your dream home! There is a shared septic tank with the home to the right of the lot. Water is available but does not currently work. This lot is also great for storing your RV, boat, and fun toys. $150,000. #3490-23154417

Pacific View Dr #700 - This 0.69-acre lot in Pacific View Business Park is now available for your business venture. The park provides space for offices, service businesses, light manufacturing, research and development facilities, assembly, packaging, warehousing and supporting uses. $199,000. #3497-23155611

4792 Seapine Dr - This unique 0.42 acre flag is ready for your dream home! Cleared with available power and water, just minutes away from the beach. The trees help make this lot relaxing and private. Seller has marked the main property corners. $189,000. #3502- 23604489

Bonnett Way #29 – Come build your custom dream home in beautiful, gated Fawn Ridge West. Unique, upscale neighborhood with city utilities ready and approved.

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Shoreline Dr #116-120 – Five small lots make up this one beautiful future building site. The CC&Rs state lots will not be buildable until they are serviced by the City sewer system. Currently adjacent to the grass field used as the community drain field. Wooded, rolling lots. $50,000. #332822033562

Hemlock Street #1508 – Wooded investment lot located South of Florence, but still just minutes from Old Town, dunes and more! No current improved access to the property. Buy now - build later! $20,000. #3378-22427654

37th Street #1300 - Don't miss out on this 0.14 acre parcel in the heart of Florence near shopping and schools. The owner is a known reputable builder can provide home plans to fit site for a fee. $125,000. #345723383628

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