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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 Music from 1A The Trail Band, an Oregon- based eight-piece ensemble that features songs from the Oregon Trail era, will be returning to give the traditional kids concert this year. “In 2000, I heard The Trail Band in a concert put on by Florence Performing Arts, which is now SEAcoast. I thought, ‘We’ve got to get the school kids in to hear this,’” Pearson said. “It seemed like a simple thing, but now this is my part-time job. It is my passion, the music and the kids.” After the first successful kids’ concert, the music com- mittee decided to combine it with the folk concert by The Singing Loggers. “That’s what made it into a real folk fest,” Pearson said. The kids’ concert will also feature Lynn Anderson’s stu- dents in traditional Native American regalia and dances. The music festival committee is working to make this year the best winter festival yet. “Every time we go to talk to someone who has been involved before, they say, ‘Oh good.’ They’re just really glad it isn’t going away. It isn’t fad- ing,” Pearson said. Sponsors continue to step in, and the excitement is spreading to the community. While many things are changing this year, Pearson is positive that the changes will benefit the com- munity and the event. The artisan fair will continue in the lobby, though hopefully with the addition of wine and cider tastings. A new caterer will be at the FEC during the event as well. For her, the most important aspect of the festival is the kids’ concert, when 900 area youth from Siuslaw, Mapleton and Reedsport school districts get a “top-quality educational concert in a real theater.” __________ Follow Chantelle on Twitter @SNews_Chantelle. Email her at cmeyer@thesiuslawnews.com. What kind of cake will they serve at your retirement party? Sue Gilday Insurance Agcy Inc Sue Gilday, Agent 1275 Rhododendron Drive Florence, OR 97439 Bus: 541-997-7161 CALL ME TODAY. 1501232 State Farm, Bloomington, IL Hatter to display art at Silver Lining gallery On Saturday, Oct. 24, between 3 and 5 p.m., The Gallery Above the Silver Lining Boutique will host a reception for the diverse and detailed artworks of Sharon “Sunny” Hatter. In addition to enjoying apple pie, champagne and hors d’oeuvres, come view Hatter’s amazingly detailed art, which will remain on display through November. Hatter has lived most of her life in Oregon and has received an Associate of Applied Science degree in graphic design. Her skills from being a sign painter for 36 years are exemplified in each and every one of her creative pieces. Her attention to detail makes all of her subject matters pop from the page into life. She has been involved in a variety of philanthropic volun- teerism projects such as the Cottage Grove Friends of the Carousel and the Florence Humane Society. She also started the Cancer Warrior’s Roving Poker Motorcycle Run for the American Cancer Relays for Life. Hatter created a few stamp designs for the Lewis and Clark Days and also for the Club Chocolate? Red velvet? Well, whether you’re retiring in 15 years or 50, I can help you get ready. So when it comes time for that retirement party, all you’ll have to worry about LVÀQGLQJDJRRGEDNHU\ from 1A Referring to the recently remodeled Teen Center, Trent said, “When you see a whole building full of kids — middle school, high school, boys and girls — all getting together and having a good time, it’s excit- ing.” New programs are at the core of the Teen Center. “We have a club bucks pro- gram that we have started,” Trent said. “The kids get to exchange club bucks for a combination of school sup- plies, sweatshirts, T-shirts, games and other items. One of COURTESY PHOTO “Siuslaw Ship” pen and ink drawing by Sharon “Sunny” Hatter commemoration for the Heceta Head Lighthouse going back into service. She is also a mem- ber of the Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) and the Bay Area Artist Association. Hatter’s love for animals also includes cetaceans (whales) and her knowledge of marine life and biology is con- tinually brought though her flowing drawings. She and her husband, Rod, have created SunHat Motorcards, which incorporate her loves of motorcycles, the outdoors, animals, sea life and her pure joy and enthusiasm for life and all of its offerings. Her cards will also be avail- able at her reception and through November. Hatter works on her pen illustrations with a gel ink pen and the papers used are mostly nonwood fiber. All of her soap- stone creations are carved by hand; no motorized equipment is used, except for polishing. The soapstone is mined in Grants Pass, Ore. Her abilities include, but are not limited to, airbrushing, oil painting, water colors, pen and ink illustrations, glass etching, wood carving, pyrographics and printmaking. Silver Lining Boutique is at 2217 Highway 101. the ways the kids earn the club bucks is by bringing in test scores that they earned an A or 100 percent.” The elementary school has a similar program, using stars that may be traded for items. “We also have an ‘Ugly Dog’ contest going on,” Trent explained. “They can read a book, read a magazine or go online to find the ugliest dog. They have to know a little bit about that breed. Then they give the dog’s picture a name. The winning prize for the mid- dle school and high school will be a Nook e-reader. We are giv- ing away a Nook because it is another medium in which they can learn how to read better and have fun doing it.” The club also plans to launch a money-management course that will include refurbishing the club’s concession stand and taking it to school sports events and community events like Rhody Days. According to Trent, club members will learn money- management skills and gain business experience from oper- ating the concession stand under adult supervision. Club members will use the proceeds to pay for additional programs. Trent said the club is about to launch an annual campaign called “The Gift of a Great Future.” “Our goal is to raise $100,000 between now and the middle of January,” he said. “The money will be used to fund more programs and pay for additional qualified staff members. We are never going to have a large paid staff, but we need enough qualified peo- ple who have a heart for work- ing with the various age lev- els.” Trent also envisions using part of the money to fund at least four $2,500 continuing education scholarships for graduating Boys and Girls Club seniors at the end of this school year. He said the schol- arships would be used for vocational school, nursing school, police academy, diesel mechanic school, community college or state university. Trent stressed the need for the type of after-school pro- grams and supervision offered by the Boys and Girls Club. “Twenty-five percent of eighth graders have experi- mented with alcohol in the last 30 days,” Trent said, quoting statistics from a national Boys and Girls Club presentation. “It is around 40 percent for 11th graders. When are they doing that? They are not doing it when parents are home. They are not doing it in school. They are doing it when they are unsupervised. Smoking num- bers are similar. We offer a place where kids can come, have a good time, learn and grow, and helps keep them from being one of those statis- tics.” Graduation rates in Oregon are the fourth lowest in the country, according to a new survey released by the state. Trent sees the club as being vital to achieving higher gradu- ation rates for local students. “The way we get our gradu- ation rates up is by filling the gap between school and home,” Trent said. “We all have to work together as a community to help these kids have a great future.” The Boys and Girls Club will be holding a Bingo fundraiser beginning at 6 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 22, at the Teen Center, 1601 15th St. For more information, call 541-902-0304. __________ Family Owned BUSINESS 7 A SPOTLIGHT Chad E. Clement, D.D.S., P.C. 1256 Bay Street – 541-997-3423 • www.myfl orencedds.com Chad Clement, D.D.S., and Also, Dr. Clement now has his wife, Kim, came to Florence in digital radiographs that allow 2008 seeking a coastal, small-town him to signifi cantly reduce the by Catherine J. Rourke atmosphere for his dental practice patient’s radiation exposure and and their family’s love of the outdoors. produces instant images. Th e Th ey also wanted a “clean, quaint radiation exposure potentially and friendly” community in which to raise their six daughters, can be reduced by 80 to 90 percent in comparison to the previous ranging in age from toddlers to teens. fi lm-based X-ray system. Digital radiography also eliminates Th e Clements got more than they dreamed of when they much of the chemical and lead waste from traditional fi lm-based found a beautiful offi ce space overlooking the Siuslaw River, systems. where every treatment room off ers a sweeping view. Dr. Clement graduated from the University of Washington Comprehensive services include state-of-the-art dentistry in Seattle and cum laude from the Marquette School as well as restorative and cosmetic procedures. Each patient of Dentistry in Wisconsin. His commitment to the receives “safe, gentle, personal care” from Dr. Clement and highest standards in his practice means ongoing his seven-member team of skilled, compassionate and education and research. As dentistry evolves with highly trained professionals. 3-D imaging and oral implantology, Dr. Clement “We treat everyone like family,” said Dr. Clement, plans to expand his services with all the latest who knew at age 8 that dentistry was his destiny. advancements. “Patients are not just patients they are people.” When he’s not mending smiles, Dr. Clement While the views and care remain stellar aft er can be found upriver casting a line for nearly eight years, the one thing this family steelhead or camping with his family. practice has changed is the expansion of “What I love about Florence its digital dentistry services. CEREC are the people,” he said. technology allows Dr. Clement “Everyone is relaxed and to make digital impressions, friendly here. I really enabling him to fabricate enjoy meeting patients single crowns in the offi ce of all ages.” in a single visit instead of two or more visits. Dentistry with a View Follow Jack on Twitter @SNews_Jack. Email him at jack@thesiuslawnews.com. 2066 Highway 101, Florence 541-997-0343 Woody Woodbury Independent Owner/Operator Florence Grocery Outlet 1SPEVDFt%BJSZ%FMJ )FBMUI#FBVUZ 'SP[FO'PPETt'SFTI.FBU )PVTFXBSFTt#FFS8JOF 0SHBOJD/BUVSBM'PPET BOENVDINPSF We have ample RV parking!