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
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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
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“I bought the store two weeks ago and we’re
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parade come together. The whole shebang
will have 84 entries. It’s so much fun to see.
We’re hoping for sunshine!”
—N ANCY P EARSON ,
E VENTS C OORDINATOR
F LORENCE A REA C HAMBER OF C OMMERCE
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“Sunday’s parade is my favorite part. I just
love the Shriners in their little cars. I just go
crazy about that. I love the kids, and I love
Scott Waiss and his giant bicycle.”
—B ETTINA H ANNIGAN ,
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Florence’s 109th annual Rhody Days continue with exciting weekend events
Apex Helicopter Rides
May 20-22 –
Sunrise to sunset
Florence Municipal Airport
Contact: 997-3270
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