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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016 Election from 1A The other candidates, Joshua Rogers and Guy Rosinbaum, received 14.9 and 11.7 percent of the votes, respectively. Statewide, political parties solidified nominations for such positions as governor, secretary of state and state representa- tives. For governor, Gov. Kate Brown will be the Democratic Party candidate and Bud Pierce, a veteran and physician, will be the Republican Party candidate. The U.S. senator will be a choice between incumbent Democrat Ron Wyden and Republican Mark Callahan. For U.S. Representative, Fourth District, incumbent Democrat Peter DeFazio will run against Republican Art Robinson. It was a closed-primary vote for the presidential candidates. In the Republican Party, Donald Trump won 64.2 per- cent of the vote. In the Democratic Party, Bernie Sanders beat Hillary Clinton with a vote of 55.7 percent. R HODODENDRON F ESTIVAL S CHEDULE RHODY DAYS WEEKEND EVENTS Rhody Queen and Court Display Open daily – 12-4 p.m. Half-price on May 22 Siuslaw Pioneer Museum Contact: 997-7884 Elks Barbecue and Pie Sale May 21-22 – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Elks Lodge, 1686 12th St. Contact: 997-2610 American Rhododendron Society’s Festival Flower Show & Plant Sale May 21 – 1-5 p.m. May 22 – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Florence Events Center Contact: 997-3082 Davis Carnival May 20-22 – All day Port of Siuslaw parking lot Contact: 997-3128 Sounds of the Supremes and Drifters May 21 – 7 p.m. May 22 – 3 and 6 p.m. Three Rivers Casino Resort Contact: 997-7529 Maple Street Vendor Fair May 21 – 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 22 – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Maple Street in Old Town Contact: 997-3128 SATURDAY, MAY 21 Let it Ride Poker Run 8 a.m. to noon Three Rivers Casino Resort Register at www.rebel-rally.com Contact: 997-7529 Arts Festival 2016 May 21 – 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 22 – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Florence Events Center Florence Regional Arts Alliance Contact: 902-1933 Bonds 24th annual Rhody Days Car Show ’n’ Shine 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Grocery Outlet parking lot Presented by Beachkomber’s Car Club Contact: 902-0916 Coast Radio Classic Car Cruise 5:30 p.m. KCST 106.9 FM Live Broadcast Cruise starts at 6:30 p.m. Old Town and Bay Street Contact: 997-9136 Junior Parade Staging at 11 a.m., parade starts at noon Miller Park and Oak Street Presented by Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue Contact: 999-0600 SUNDAY, MAY 22 Elks Lodge Breakfast 7-11 a.m. Elks Lodge, 1686 12th St. Contact: 997-2610 109th annual Rhododendron Grand Floral Parade Staging at 10 a.m. Parade begins at noon Starts at Highway 101 and 27th Street and ends in Old Town Contact: 997-3128 or florencechamber.com Kiwanis Kids Games Right after Junior Parade JV Baseball Field Siuslaw High School Contact: 999-7083 schools,” she said. In addition to the $4 million from the bond measure, Mapleton received an additional $4 million grant from the state of Oregon that was triggered by the passage of the bond. Mapleton will also apply for two state seis- mic improvement grants of up to $1.5 million each for the high school and elementary school buildings in July. “They are competitive grants, so those funds are not guaran- teed,” O’Mara said. “They can only be used to improve the seis- mic stability of the buildings and to create ‘shelter in place’areas to be used in the aftermath of an earthquake.” The Siuslaw district will lose an additional $4 million state grant award that was contingent upon approval of the bond. Siuslaw Superintendent Ethel Angal said, “I feel sad that what we did in this shortened process was just not enough for our com- munity. We had good support; we just didn’t have quite enough.” According to Lane County records, there were 368 more “no” votes out of a total of 5,970 total votes cast. “The same problems still exist,” Angal said. “We are going to have to deal with them in some way. There is not enough general fund money to provide instruc- tion and take on huge capital projects. At some point we are going to have to bond.” Statewide, 13 of 22 school dis- trict bond measures on the ballot passed. Club “That will allow us to rehearse indoors, protected from the weather,” John said. “After a few months, once we get the basics down, we will start field practice Sunday afternoons in Miller Park behind the Teen Center.” John hopes the club’s drum corps will be ready to perform for the Veteran’s Day parade in November and have the official rollout at the 2017 Rhody Days parade. According to John, initial enrollment in the drum corps will be limited to 15 students. Annual enrollment in the club’s drum corps is $35 and includes a practice pad, drum- sticks and all learning materials. Non-club members need to join the club and pay the $25 annual membership. Scholarships are available. “No child will ever be turned away because they can’t afford the startup costs,” Tracy said. “Drum corps members in sixth grade and above are wel- come to use the Teen Center facilities, including access to free after-school hot meals, but are not required to do so,” she added. Tracy said the club intends to partially subsidize the drum corps through the club’s conces- sion stand and through dona- tions. “We are looking for spon- sors,” she said. “We would like to talk to anyone who might want to be a sponsor for the drum corps.” John plans to refurbish old marching drums donated from high school and college pro- grams. Boys and Girls Club Executive Director Chuck Trent said, “We are marching to the beat of a different drum. We are providing new services and hav- ing a bigger impact on our com- munity. At the same time, the Boys and Girls Club is making sure these kids have life skills learned through a variety of enrichment programs. ... “This is about music educa- tion, but it is also about disci- pline, commitment and fun. It is where this club needs to be going,” he added. For more information on the program, call 541-902-0304. Coastal Conference on Faith from 1A According to John, the club’s drum corps is going to follow the traditional drum corps lineup, which has snare drums, bass drums and tenor drums. He said tenor drums could go from a sin- gle drum up to four-drum quad sets. “We want to maintain the cul- ture and tradition that goes along with the drum corps,” John said. “Everyone in each section, snare, bass and tenor has a ranking. Players can challenge other play- ers to move up in ranking. It pro- motes healthy competition, respect and self-discipline. The program will be based around that. “Once we get to a perform- ance level, we will be able to compete with other drum corps,” he said. The drum corps will meet and practice Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., after the regular Teen Center program ends. Featured Speaker LAURA MORETT of Survivor Realty TV series. Laura is an inspirational speaker for both men and women on being a Survivor and Finishing Strong in their faith. Cost: $10 in advance/ $15 at the door Includes lunch and child care up to age 10. Limited Seating…Get your tickets early! MUSIC • ICEBREAKERS • DOOR PRIZES For registration, tickets and information: www.revival-fl orence.info or call Bill Specht 503-508-4314 or purchase tickets from Florence Christian Church, Mon. -Th u. 9am-3pm or call 541-997-2961 The 109th annual Rhododendron Festival runs through Sunday, May 22. How will you “Catch the Wave?” For more informa- tion, go to www.florencechamber.com. ON THE STREET Homegrown Underground Live Entertainment Starts at 3 p.m. Homegrown Public House 294 Laurel St. Let it Ride Motorcycle Show 1-3 p.m., with awards after from 1A Saturday, June 4th, 2016 • 9:00 am- 3:00pm Location: Florence Christian Church @ 990 2nd St. Three Rivers Casino Resort Contact: 997-7529 Hot Dog and Hamburger Sale 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Grocery Outlet parking lot Florence Area Humane Society Contact: 997-4277 38th Annual Rhody Run Race starts at 9 a.m. Florence Events Center Contact: 997-3518 or www.eclecticedgeracing.com According to O’Mara, the dis- trict will be able to start some projects this summer, but the majority of the work will be com- pleted over the next three years. “We appreciate the voters’ overwhelming support of the What are you most excited for about Rhody Days? 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