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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2016 Social studies, science fair at Sonshine Christian Sonshine Christian School invites the public to a science and social studies fair on Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Students will exhibit their displays dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Susan B. Anthony, and Patrick Henry; recite portions of well-known speeches, and answer ques- tions about their experience at Florence’s only Christian elementary school. “Our school board presi- dent, Nathan Large, came in and did some pretty cool electrical projects with the students,” said principal 8 TH GRADERS EXPERIENCE 3 A E LLIS I SLAND Karen Nelson. “They wired a door bell, a horn, blinking lights, a rotating beacon and a fan, all of which will be on display.” Nelson and school board members will also be on hand to answer questions about what the kids learn, how they interact in a multi-grade classroom, field trips, com- munity service projects, and how much it costs. Refreshments will be pro- vided. Sonshine Christian School is at 4445 Highway 101, at the Florence Seventh-day Adventist Church, next to Potter’s Tire and Automotive. We are community minded with a passion for the people we serve. PHOTOS BY CHANTELLE MEYER/SIUSLAW NEWS S member 541-997-7121 opbc.com L L E E O O M M L L I I D D @OregonPacBank Siuslaw Coho Partnership awarded large grant T O T T R T R O N E E Y Y A A T T A T A N O T O N E R E R Y Y N :,//6¬352%$7(/,9,1*758675(9,6,216 :,//6¬352%$7(/,9,1*758675(9,6,216 216 Nopal Street (Old Town) iuslaw Middle School (SMS) eighth graders symbolized the “tired, poor, huddled masses” as they re-enacted the Ellis Island immigrant experience Monday, Feb. 1, in the middle school commons. Students went through processing, testing and evaluation before eventually being cleared and allowed to take an oath of loyalty to the United States of America. Earlier in the day, Rachel Atkins, top left, presented her one-woman play, “The New American,” to the students during three performances. SEAcoast Entertainment Association sponsored the Living Voices presentation. 40 Years Lane County Legal Experience 10 Year Coast Resident 997-9983 HIT THAT LIKE BUTTON! F ACEBOOK . COM /S IUSLAW N EWS The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) awarded $86,020 to the Siuslaw Coho Partnership at the Jan. 26-27 board meeting. The award was one of eight grants totaling $937,369 pro- vided to local organizations statewide to support fish and wildlife habitat and water qual- ity programs that seek to devel- op plans and partnerships that support landscape-scale habitat improvements for native fish and wildlife. “The members of the Siuslaw Coho Partnership have a successful history of bringing together local partners, landowners and agencies to plan and implement restoration projects in the Siuslaw and Coastal Lakes watersheds,” said Dan Carpenter, Siuslaw Watershed Council executive director. “We are excited to be able to apply this experience to the development of restoration plans for coho salmon popula- tions in the Siuslaw and Coastal Lakes watersheds. “Restoration projects such as these support the local econo- my and communities during project implementation and into the future, as residents and visitors alike enjoy the benefits of healthy ecosystems that sup- port strong coho populations.” The Siuslaw Coho Partnership is a collaboration between the Siuslaw Watershed Council, the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, the Siuslaw Soil and Water Conservation District, the Siuslaw National Forest, and the Eugene District BLM. The Partnership will be developing restoration plans that will lead to on-the-ground projects that increase the qual- ity and quantity of key coho salmon spawning and rearing habitat in the Siuslaw and Coastal Lakes watersheds. Work on this planning phase is expected to begin March 1, 2016, and be completed by June 2017, and is expected to lead to on-the-ground projects in subsequent years. Funding for grants awarded by the OWEB Board comes from three primary sources: the Oregon Lottery, Salmon License Plate revenues and Federal Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery funds. Since 1999, the Oregon Lottery has provided over $500 million to OWEB’s grant program that helps restore, maintain and enhance Oregon’s watersheds. Combined, the lottery has earned more than $9 billion for watershed enhancements, pub- lic education, state parks and economic development. For more information about the Oregon Lottery visit www.oregonlottery.org. For additional information about this project contact Dan Carpenter, SWC Executive Director, at coordinator@ siuslaw.org or 541-268-3044. City of Florence seeks corrections officer Florence is accepting appli- cations for a full-time correc- tions officer through Monday, Feb. 15, at 5 p.m. The corrections officer is responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations of the City of Florence Jail, prevent- ing escapes, maintaining order and discipline among inmates to and from cells to court and other related appointments and providing supervision of security while maintaining custody of those detained. The salary will be $22.83 to $26.49 an hour. A job description with more detail and a list of require- ments is available at www.ci.florence.or.us/police/ corrections-officer-0. Applications should be sub- mitted to Human Resources, City of Florence, 250 Highway 101, Florence, OR 97439. Questions may be directed to Megan Messmer at 541- 902-2182. SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY FEBRUARY 6 FEBRUARY 7 FEBRUARY 8 FEBRUARY 9 FEBRUARY 10 Variable Clouds Partly Sunny, & Beautiful Mild, Plenty of Sunshine Partly Sunny, & Mild Cloudy 54°F 42°F 59°F 47°F 61°F 46°F 62°F 48°F 59°F 49°F WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11 FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12 Cloudy, Cloudy, with Possible with Possible Rain Rain 57°F 45°F 54°F 38°F LOVE YOUR TIRES Tread depth: Tires should have more than 2/32-inch tread depth. Use a tread depth gauge, or check by inserting a penny into each groove with Lincoln's head upside down. If you can see all of Lincoln's head (including his hair!), it's time to shop for a new set of tires at Potter's. Make sure your tires are operating safely and efficiently. Call or come in today for your FREE Tire Check! Paul Potter - Owner WRITTEN WARRANTY ON ALL REPAIRS NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY NAPA CAR CARE CENTER CALL 541-997-5049 4515 HWY 101 NORTH