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About The Siuslaw news. (Florence, Lane County, Or.) 1960-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 16, 2016)
THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM ❘ / SIUSLAWNEWS ❘ @ SIUSLAWNEWS SATURDAY EDITION SAILORS NAB WIN ❘ JANUARY 16, 2016 ❘ $1.00 Senior Center opens to all INSIDE — A3 SPORTS — B SERVING WESTERN LANE COUNTY SINCE 1890 FLORENCE, OREGON Season of RAIN starts in the new year Archie Knowles B Y C HANTELLE M EYER Siuslaw News As the winter brings more rain- fall to the coast, the City of Florence continues to work with Regional Accelerator and Innovation Network (RAIN) on economic development opportuni- ties in the area. RAIN will host three events locally to provide support for entrepreneurs and innovators launching new ideas and startup companies in Florence. City Manager Erin Reynolds invited the community to get involved with RAIN at the Jan. 11 Florence City Council meeting. “I wanted to give an update on the economic development FOLLOW THE TRAIL front,” Reynolds said. “RAIN’s motto is always, ‘What’s next?’ What’s next is three more mee- tups with an entrepreneur who is a local guy.” See RAIN 7A The Trail Band opens annual Winter Music Festival, which continues this weekend, with special Kids Concert or a split second, some of the teachers from Siuslaw Elementary School may have had a flashback while watching The Trail Band on Thursday, as the eight-piece band filled the Florence Events Center with sound. F The Trail Band (above) and members of the Indian Education program (at right) perform Thursday at the Florence Events Center for hundreds of local school children. COURTESY PHOTOS B Y J ENNIFER C ONNOR Marv and Rindy Ross founded The Trail Special to Siuslaw News Band in 1992, but started their careers as _________________________ successful performers in the band Quarterflash in the 1980s. The Rosses toured as Quarterflash with Elton John, Linda Ronstadt and The Beach Boys before finding their new shining light — telling Oregon’s story through music to students. See FESTIVAL 7A overhaul breaks ground Tuesday Work begins on campground near Mapleton in preparation for Memorial Day opening MAPLETON — Lane County, the U.S. Forest Service and Oregon State Parks are hosting a groundbreaking on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 11 a.m. to mark the beginning of work that will allow Lane County to reopen and operate the Archie Knowles Campground and Day Use Area. Grant funding from both the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and Siuslaw National Forest totaling $143,814 will allow Lane County to rehabilitate, reopen and manage the 4.5-acre site. Reopening the campground has been a priority of area residents since the U.S. Forest Service closed the camp in 2010. “Thanks to Lane County’s leadership and investment, the public will be able to once again enjoy Archie Knowles Campground,” said District Ranger Michele Jones of the Central Coast Ranger District. The groundbreaking will be held at Archie Knowles Campground, located 18 miles east of Florence along Highway 126, and is open to the public. Parking is limited; guests are asked to park at Camp Lane (15761 Highway 126) and shuttle service will be provided to and from the event. The groundbreaking will feature brief remarks from Lane County Commissioner Jay Bozievich and representatives of Siuslaw National Forest, the Siuslaw Watershed Council, Save Archie and the Mapleton School District. Work at Archie Knowles will begin immediate- ly following the groundbreaking so that the camp- ground is available to campers beginning Memorial Day, May 30. The work includes updating the water, waste and electrical systems as well as the restroom. The project will also pave all campsite spurs and create a campsite compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Archie Knowles Campground was named for a former forest service ranger who was the child of early area settlers Albert and Lillian Knowles. Lane County currently manages 2,200 acres of parkland, comprised of 70 parks. There are four other camping facilities provided by Lane County Parks. Each year, Lane County Parks accepts more than 10,500 reservations for its facilities and more than 1 million annual visitors. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY HOSTS DIVISION CONFERENCE Annual ‘Change of Watch’ installs new officers at leadership gathering in Florence ast Saturday, Jan. 9, the local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 52 hosted the annual “Change of Watch” conference for the entire division, which encompasses most of the Oregon coast and southern Willamette Valley. The leadership gathering was to formally install newly elected officers, along with recognizing accomplish- ments and service of outgo- ing and continuing members. Auxiliary officers, Auxiliary command and active-duty Coast Guard command in full uniform regalia, along with community members, converged at the Best Western in Florence to attend the time-honored cer- emony. The Coast Guard Auxiliary, which is a volun- teer organization, offers pub- lic education about boating safety and conducts boat safety checks. They work side-by-side with active- duty Coast Guard and even assist with boating emergen- cies and station monitoring, among other duties. During the ceremony, Flotilla and National Staff Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coastal Events . . . . . . . . . . . Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Religion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 SideShow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B Word on the Street . . . . . . . A7 B Y D EBORAH H ELDT C ORDONE Special to Siuslaw News INSIDE L B7 A8 A2 A4 Officer Norm Hoffman of Eugene was promoted to commander of the local Flotilla. He also was master of ceremonies. Flotilla Staff Officer Bradley Hooper of Florence was sworn in as vice com- mander. Hooper also led the Color Guard for the occa- sion. Auxiliarist Dale Yellin of Grants Pass was sworn in as commander of Division 5 for 2016, relieving Division Commander Dennis Wood. Auxiliarists from Florence, Depoe Bay, North Bend, Yaquina Bay, Brookings, See AUXILIARY 7A THIS WEEK ’ S PHOTOS BY DEBORAH HELDT CORDONE From left: 2015 District Commander Dennis Wood and newly elected 2016 District Commander Dale Yellin and Flotilla 52 Commander Norm Hoffman TODAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY 54 51 53 47 55 45 53 46 WEATHER Full Forecast, A3 S IUSLAW N EWS 126 TH Y EAR ❘ I SSUE N O . 5 C OPYRIGHT 2016 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK January and February meetings kick off next round of entrepreneur support
