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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015 7 A Backstreet hosts heartfelt exhibit through February “Milagros Hearts” by Backstreet artist Jane Rincon Backstreet Gallery artists have put their heart into the “Heart” exhibition for the month of February. With more than 20 talented artists pouring their heart out into their media with their interpretation of the heart theme, it’s bound to be an interesting show. There will be a reception in their honor on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, from 3 to 5 p.m., at 1421 Bay St. Beside the array of tasty appetizers, guests will enjoy the talented Rebecca Phillips with her quartet, aptly called “Just for Fun,” with Richard Jones on clarinet and tenor sax, Lou Invernon on flute and Barbara Jones on bass. Gallery member Jill Hardin will possibly join them on a song or two, while Phillips fills in with other vocals, along with her keyboard work. Simplify your financial life. Let’s talk. Andy Baber, AAMS® Financial Advisor . 1010 Highway 101 Florence, OR 97439 541-997-8755 www.edwardjones.com Petty Officer Veach led the students on an exploration of the station and two of the Coast Guard’s boats. Tour from 1A On Feb. 4, seven students, ages 8 to 11, went to the U.S. Coast Guard Station off Rhododendron Drive with Grano and Twilight teacher Ben Wells. Petty Officer Alan Veach led the Coast Guard tour. “I’ve been in the Coast Guard for 12 years,” Veach said. “I’m a boatswain’s mate, first class. I drive boats. Well, on a good day I drive boats. On a bad day I do paperwork.” “What would they have to do, Alan, to get into the Coast Guard?” Grano asked. This is one of the most important parts of the field trip for Grano. “One of the goals is to pres- ent students with careers that they may not know about and how to get there. We always talk to the hosts about that,” he said. Veach answered, “There are two career paths you can take. You could enlist in the Coast Guard, which means you would be an enlisted person, a petty officer like myself, or you could go to the academy Visit the Siuslaw News online at Member SIPC WWW.THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM Serving up ROMANCE at or get a commission as an offi- cer. To enlist, you have to complete high school or get your GED, be able to read at an eighth grade level, pass some physical exams and go to an eight-week long boot camp.” “I really like it,” he said. “In a lot of ways, it’s just like any other job with good days and bad days, but the good days are really good. It’s a nice feeling to go out and help peo- ple.” After this, Veach asked the students a question of his own. “Who wants to go on a boat?” Madyson, 9, said, “I want to go, I want to go! It looks so big!” “I have been on a boat before,” said Cannon, 10. Another student said, “I’ve never been on a boat!” “I would be on a boat if I got to go to Cub Scouts like Cannon!” said Alora, 9. “Well we’ll get you on one today,” Veach said. Veach led the tour onto a 47-foot motor lifeboat and then onto the much smaller 25-foot defender class boat. Students got to visit the engine room, climb into the pilot chairs, and even hear an exam- ple of an alarm onboard. The tour ended by the Coast Guard’s bell. “I would like to thank you for asking such thoughtful questions,” Veach said. “You each asked very perceptive questions. Thank you for pay- ing attention and listening and not touching stuff. If every tour was like this, I would want to give tours a lot more often.” “You’re welcome!” the stu- dents yelled in unison. The Magical Mystery Bus Tours also help students learn more about their community. “Kids tend to prejudge a place,” Grano said. “If they’re going to the police station, they say, ‘Oh, I’ve been there before’ or ‘I don’t like police, I’m not going.’ When they don’t know where they’re going, they just sign up because they want to go on the field trip and then we surprise them with where we go and how good it is.” So far, Grano and Twilight tutors have taken students to the Florence Police Department, Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue, the Sea Lion Caves, Siuslaw Public Library and PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center. Fire Marshal Sean Barrett guided the students on a scav- enger hunt. “Students broke into four or five groups and climbed through the cab of the engine, they opened doors and com- partments. They just got to run and scramble,” Grano said. Barrett said, “I loved doing it. It was my favorite thing. I said to them, ‘I shouldn’t go around and tell you what I know. You should tell me what you know.’” Youth Services Librarian Gayle Waiss also set up a scavenger hunt. “Students learned all the stuff that the library has to offer. Which is amazing. It’s like Disneyland or something. … It was tremendous, her effort,” said Grano. Grano was very impressed by the graciousness of the tours’ hosts. “There were so many folks that the students met that were doing different things. The stu- dents learned they could do those jobs and help others in doing them,” he said. Grant and redirect the campaign to the Corvallis, Salem and Portland markets. The chamber’s ad campaign will use a combination of newspaper insertions, 30-sec- ond television commercials and social media to reach those markets. Applebee believes the Uncurbed Adventures cam- paign has been successful. “We saw a 16 percent increase in TRT revenues over projections,” he said. “We also compared our TRT revenues from when the campaign ran last year, compared to two years ago, and the revenues are up by about 11 percent. We do know that a lot of people came from the Bend market and some from Medford.” This year, the campaign will begin in April and run for three months. from 1A “This year’s grant only required 10 percent matching funds, but we were able to raise 50 percent for a total of $7,500,” he continued. Applebee said the chamber was going to take the Uncurbed Adventures cam- paign that launched last year in the Bend and Medford markets Florence Area Humane Society Celebrate February Holidays Valentine Day Specials: PESCADO ALA VERACRUZANA: (HALIBUT VERACRUZ STYLE) GRILLED HALIBUT SAUTEED WITH PEPPERS, CHERRY TOMATOES, SCALLIONS, CAPERS, GREEN OLIVES, AND PRAWNS. SMOTHERED IN SPECIAL SAUCE. 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Tickets $10.00 per person Children under 6 free Available At: FAHS Thrift Shop FAHS Shelter Three Rivers Casino Siuslaw Newspaper, Sponsor On Your Feet Raining Cats and Dogs Mary Ann’s Natural Pet Baked Potato with toppings Assorted Desserts Ocean Dunes Golf Links Clubhouse Friday, February 13, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. All proceeds go to the animals awaiting homes at the Florence Area Humane Society Shelter