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10 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 Harbor seals splash in Port of Siuslaw ‘Chicago’ presale tickets: You’ve got it coming The Last Resort Players are proud to announce that tickets for “Chicago,” playing at the Florence Events Center the first two weekends in November, are now available. David and Rosemary Lauria direct the star-caliber cast of “Chicago.” Local performers sing, dance and murder their way through Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse’s classic musical of the best and worst of the jazz age. The presale ticket price is $18 for adults and $16 for sen- iors and military. The special presale runs until today, Sept. 30, at the FEC box office, 715 Quince St., or online at www.event center.org. Regular ticket sales open Thursday, Oct. 1. Regular tick- et prices will be $20 for adults and $18 senior and military. “Chicago” will be per- formed at the FEC Nov. 6 to 8 and 13 to 15. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees will be at 2 p.m. For more information, go to www.lrpproductions.org or find “LRP: Chicago” on Facebook. Buying or Selling? I can help. PHOTOS BY CHANTELLE MEYER/SIUSLAW NEWS 1941 Willow St – This1008 sqft, 3 bdrm, 1 bath home has new kitchen and bathroom cabinets, new vinyl double-pane windows, and wood lami- nate flooring. Large fenced backyard, and carport with storage. Clean, painted and ready to go. $159,000. #2494-15181366 Three harbor seals followed fishing boats into the Port of Siuslaw docking area during Florence’s annual Rods ‘n’ Rhodies on Saturday, Sept. 12. People visiting the car show or walking through the Boardwalk Market watched the seals play, splash, tease seagulls and swim past the boats. SOS from 1A “We don’t know of any other community where this happens. Other similar organi- zations from around the state were impressed when we told them about our march and the people we get to participate in it,” Wiegan said. “For the past three years, following the march, we have had someone approach us to tell us that because of the march, they have become aware of our services and that they are coming into SOS to get help. That in and of itself is worth the time and effort to put on the march,” he added. Earlier this month, as a pre- City from 1A “I’m really happy with what we’ve received as bids on this project,” Miller said. “We had a really excellent turnout with the bids for this project. I con- sidered three of them being very close.” Ray Wells’ bid came in $8,386 below the engineer’s cost estimate, and according to the staff report, “has completed similar projects with very good results.” “Sounds good to me,” said Florence Mayor Joe Henry. The Siano Loop improve- ments are fully funded. Miller then spoke about the next Rhododendron Drive project. “This is an engineering serv- ices contract for $223,666 to Civil West Engineering. It sounds like a lot, but there’s a lot going on,” he said. The staff report said, “The goal of this project is to com- plete road improvements that will include traffic and pedes- trian improvements in accor- dance with the 2012 Transportation System Plan along with the water system upgrades.” The project involves upgrad- ing to a 16-inch waterline, starting at Kingwood Street, going north to Rhododendron Drive, then from Rhododen- dron down to Ninth Street. According to the staff report, “The existing water system in this area is severely undersized and needs to be increased to better service the professional office district.” Miller said, “This will pro- vide additional fire suppression for the hospital, which is in desperate need. Basically right now, the hospital cannot lude to Domestic Violence Awareness Month, two advo- cates from SOS, Marie Hickman and Pamela Long, spoke to the Florence Area Community Coalition during the coalition’s monthly meet- ing. During the presentation, Long discussed the services provided by SOS that are nec- essary to support victims of domestic violence and others in financial stress. “Not only is it a situation of safety, concern and health issues, but we have housing and utilities assistance, laun- dry assistance and transporta- tion. There are also a lot of security and safety issues we have to deal with,” Long said. She explained that SOS does have a “safe house” in Florence, but, “because it is such a small town, we like to have a client who is from Florence located to a different community for their safety. There is no disclosure of where our safe house is here. Clients who are housed in our shelter are from another area, for their safety, so they are not found.” Long stressed that SOS needs emergency hotline vol- unteers. “We need people who are dedicated and believe in the cause,” she said. One of the goals that SOS has for this year, according to Wiegan, “is to get more men expand anymore without addi- tional fire flow. This will pro- vide that.” In addition, the engineers will look at the condition of that section of road. “We like to couple things together as we do projects and this is one of them,” Miller said. As part of the project, engi- neers will check for accessibil- ity and make sure existing curbs and curb cuts meet requirements. The next part of the project will be a $32,000 construction services contract that will put in a storm line for future use. “We will put the infrastruc- ture in so we don’t have to tear the street back up,” Miller said. That aspect of the construc- tion will likely start in July, with a completion date of October 2016. “If I understand correctly,” Henry said, “we’re going to be able to resurface from Ninth Street to 101, and we will ulti- mately have sidewalks or paths, so that by the end of 2016, ... you could walk from Wildwinds to 101 on the paths, is that correct?” “That is correct,” Miller said. “I think that’s outstanding,” Henry said. “Thank you Mayor Henry for that very concise summa- ry,” said Councilor Susy Lacer, “because that paints a really beautiful picture for those who like to recreate along Rhododendron Drive.” “It’s because you and your staff did such a great job of saving us money on the other piece,” Henry added to Miller, “that now within our existing budget, without having to raise fees and do all that stuff, we can do this.” Councilor Joshua Greene said, “It’s a great job. I’m so happy you could schedule this project in.” The city council approved both contracts unanimously. involved and to realize that domestic violence is a problem that affects everyone in our community. Awareness of what is happening is an extremely important aspect of what we do.” SOS will also be holding its annual Soiree fundraiser this Sunday, Oct. 4, at Homegrown Public House. The goal for this year’s event is to reach its fundraising goal of being able to “burn the mortgage.” For more information, call SOS at 541-997-2816. __________ Follow Jack on Twitter @SNews_Jack. Email him at jack@thesiuslawnews.com. Melody Beaudro Principal Broker 541 991-2151 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 541-991-6803 Residential Commercial Free Estimates • Steam Cleaning • Stain Removal • Upholstery • Urine Extraction • Water Restoration Cutting Edge Equipment Professional & Knowledgeable Jordan Nivilinszky Licensed Bonded Insured __________ Follow Chantelle on Twitter @SNews_Chantelle. Email her at cmeyer@thesiuslawnews.com. FOLLOW US FOR THE LATEST NEWS /S IUSLAW N EWS ❘ @S IUSLAW N EWS For details, check our website at www.fraaoregon.org FRAA ART CENTER 120 Maple St. Hours Open: Wed.-Friday - Noon to 5:00 p.m. Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5p.m. Phone: 541-997-4435 Sept.-Oct. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Classes and Workshops: SPECIAL EVENTS: Make It and Take It: Beaded Bracelet Tuesday, Oct. 6th, 4:00-5:30 BreakBeat Poets Performance: All the way from Chicago, 4 nationally known hip-hop Poets are here in Florence. $5 admission. (Tickets available at the Art Center) Friday, Sept. 25th, 3-5 p.m. Instructor: Bettie Egerton Fee: $20 members/$25 non-members All supplies provided. Learn how to make a lovely beaded bracelet for yourself or for gifts. ONGOING CLASSES: Oil Painting with Michael Wood Contact: fmwood@msn.com Mondays, 3-6p.m. Call Michael for details, fees, and more information Friday, Oct. 9th: Spoken Word Poetry Contest. $$$ Prize for winner 5:00 Poets Registration- $10 6:00 Performance begins - $5 admission fee Oil Painting with John Leasure Contact: 541-991-2754 or jnleasure@hotmail.com Saturdays, 9a.m. – noon WRITING WORKSHOPS: Step-by-Step Writing Workshop with Catherine Rourke: • Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1-3 p.m. • Tuesday, October 13, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10th, 3-5 p.m. Second Saturday Art Tour Tuesday, Oct. 20, 3:00-4:00 p.m. FRAA Annual Meeting. Board member elections. Friday, Oct. 23rd, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. See Jim for your auto sales needs! • Tuesday, November 3, 1-3 p.m. These workshops are designed to help writers who often don’t know where to start. Whether creating a short story, screenplay, article, essay, novel, memoir or nonfiction book, every writer needs a direction. FEE: $20/members $25/non-members 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 Catherine Rourke 928-300-5568 cell GRAND OPENING FOR FRAA ART CENTER: All are invited to join us as we celebrate the grand opening of our new Art Center at 120 Maple St. in downtown Florence!!!