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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016 Siuslaw schools perform Choir Palooza at FEC Siuslaw Choir Palooza will hit the Florence Events Center stage on Tuesday, May 24, at 7 p.m. Siuslaw middle and high school choir students are getting ready for the big show, which will feature all the choirs in a performance. The event is free and open to the public. Donations to the choir fund for concert expenses will be accepted. Siuslaw middle and high schools choir director Debra Young will lead the students in fun “palooza” songs. Come out and hear the district’s talented students sing from their hearts. COURTESY PHOTO Hannah Rasmussen, Alizabeth Norton (back row), Cameron Kentta (middle), Sabrina Marsh and Jasmine Vasquez (front) real estate auctions 87.9 +/- Acres in 3 Parcels on Oregon Coast Sells to the highest bidder at auction above the opening bids indicated WALDPORT, OR • Parcel 1 - Property includes two parcels separated by Ocean Hills Drive. Southern parcel is 24.77+/- ac and northern parcel is 2.64+/- ac. Opening Bid: $115,000 • Parcel 2 - Approx 9.35ac lot. Opening Bid: $150,000 • Parcel 3 - Approx 51.17ac lot. Opening Bid: $125,000 Above properties auction: 11:30am, Thu May 26 at Parcel 1: Ac, Waldport, OR Also Auctioning May 26 MAPLETON, OR • 10818 Hwy 36 4,200+/- sf all metal building with newer roof and siding. On intersection of Hwy 126 and Hwy 36 800.982.0425 • williamsauction.com/Waldport OR PHILIP R. HEILIGER RE LIC 201211071; WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS RE LIC 200908034 BUYER’S PREMIUM MAY APPLY. 3 A Museum director receives special recognition Florence resident Cal Applebee was one of three past board members of Travel Lane County recognized for their past service at the organiza- tion’s 2016 Visitor Industry Celebration luncheon held May 6. Past board members Andy Vobora and Glenda Polling were also recognized for their service in “...providing impor- tant direction and enhanced the work of the board and staff in marketing the Eugene, Cascades and coast region.” Applebee served on the board of the regional destina- tion marketing organization while he served as executive director of the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce, from which he retired at the end of February. Applebee was named execu- tive director of the Oregon Coast Military Museum effec- tive May 1, “This is precisely why we wanted to bring Cal on as our executive director,” said Museum Board president Wayne Sharpe. “He is well known in the tourism industry and will bring focus and expo- COURTESY PHOTO From left: Andy Vobora, Glenda Polling and Cal Applebee sure to our museum. He has already hit the streets with our new rack cards at various loca- tions within the county and the coast and has begun a new strategic planning process for where we want to go in the future.” Applebee said, “There are a lot of things we need to accom- plish as we approach our first anniversary. Folks can watch our website for ways to partici- pate in our strategic planning as we value their input. “And we’re always looking for volunteers to man the museum as well,” Applebee added. The museum is located at 2145 Kingwood St. in Florence, and is open to the public Thursday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.oregoncoastmil itarymuseum.com. Working toward ‘A Greener Florence’ City awards Lofy Construction, Florence Food Share, others with annual award B Y C HANTELLE M EYER Siuslaw News Florence City Council and the Environmental Man- agement Advisory Committee (EMAC) selected four appli- cants for this year’s Greener Florence certificates. Of the four, Lofy Construction and Florence Food Share will each receive an inscription on the Greener Florence plaques. From Baby to Graduate (it seemed like just a few short years) 8th Grade, High School or College ~ Grad’s Name ~ School Birth Date: Parents: Grandparents: Coming Saturday, June 4th Planning Director Wendy Farley-Campbell presented EMAC’s recommendation for the awards at the city council meeting May 16. Mayor Joe Henry handed out the awards. “This is the sixth year of the Greener Florence Award Program, which likes to rec- ognize business and commu- nity service organizations for their efforts in making Florence a greener communi- ty,” Farley-Campbell said. City Councilor Susy Lacer said, “Great job everyone!” EMAC created “A Greener Florence” in April 2010 to learn about and recognize the efforts taken by Florence-area businesses and organizations to reduce their impact on the environment. The Greener Florence Awards apply to both busi- nesses and organizations that reduce the amount of waste going into the waste stream; reuse or contribute to the reuse of materials; recycle materials; compost waste material; performs community education; and contribute to the environment in other ways. Florence received one busi- ness nomination, Lofy Construction, and three com- munity organization nomina- tions: Florence Food Share, Florence Area Humane Society Thrift Store and the Siuslaw Genealogical Society. All the nominees were awarded Greener Florence certificates. “A perpetual plaque recog- nizes the best overall applica- tions,” said the city council’s packet. Lofy Construction’s name will go on the Greener Florence Business Award and Florence Food Share will receive an inscription on the Greener Florence Community Service Award. Both plaques will be on dis- play at Florence City Hall, 250 Highway 101. “The business reduces impact on the stormwater sys- tem by sweeping driveways,” Farley-Campbell said of Lofy Construction. “They are also committed to not using any chemicals in their cleaning processes and pressure wash- ing.” Darryl Detar, who applied for Lofy Construction, said, “On all remodels we remove items that can be reused and bring them to places such as Habitat for Humanity or the humane society for resale.” The company also reuses lumber whenever possible, recycles cardboard and con- crete debris and sends vegeta- tion debris to Sand Ranch for composting. Florence Food Share com- posts food, recycles many materials and has switched to more sustainable systems. “They have composted over 100 pounds of food waste per month, which is quite a bit, and do water conservation through a system of drip irri- gation and a water catchment system for rainwater,” Farley- Campbell said. Florence Food Share has also created partnerships with Fred Meyer, Safeway and Grocery Outlet to create the Fresh Alliance Program to uti- lize products at or past the “sell by” or “best by” date, a process that allows consum- able goods to be distributed and not go to waste. The Siuslaw Genealogical Society has a recycle program that collects small electronic equipment at various loca- tions and events around town. These items are sent to sus- tainable resource nonprofits. The Oregon Coast Humane Society, formerly Florence Area Humane Society, Thrift Store recycles containers and keeps donated items out of the landfill. FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY MAY 21 MAY 22 MAY 23 MAY 24 MAY 25 MAY 26 MAY 27 Variable Clouds with Showers Passing Showers Passing Morning Showers Clouds and Sun, Showers Some Sun, Showers Possible Showers Possible Showers 59°F 51°F 57°F 52°F 58°F 47°F 61°F 48°F 61°F 46°F 62°F 46°F 62°F 47°F WEDNESDAY THURSDAY “Baby to Graduate Review” Deadline is Wednesday, June 1st Now is the time to reserve your graduates a spot in this special section just for them. Just bring in or mail, with the coupon below, your graduate’s favorite baby picture along with a current picture to be published side by side on June 4th. What a special way to show off that graduate that you are so proud of! Please attach a self-addressed envelope for picture return. Enclose Check for $35.00 and mail to “Baby to Graduate Review” Siuslaw News P.O. 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