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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2016 C OAST G UARD U.S. Coast Guard Station Siuslaw River awarded Petty Officer Second Class Machinery Technician Second Class (MK2) William Coulter as the Sailor of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2016. Of the almost 35 USCG crewmembers assigned to Station Siuslaw River, only one shipmate per quarter receives the distinguished title Sailor of the Quarter. Sailor of the Quarter recognizes a USCG member for superior performance and achieve- ments. During this quarter, Coulter displayed notable accomplish- ments that earned him the dis- tinguished award. According to Station Siuslaw River Senior Chief Timothy Tregoning, Coulter demonstrates an exemplary can-do attitude, outstanding initiative and excellent leader- ship to junior peers. His devotion to duty and extracurricular morale-boost- ing activities has proven to be a AWARDS MK2 C OULTER attracted him to the USCG military branch. Serving in the Coast Guard for past 4-and-a-half years, he is cur- rently an engineer and crewmember on the Motor Life Boats. He plans on staying with the USCG for a full PHOTOS BY DEBORAH HELDT CORDONE military career. MK2 William Coulter selfless- Coulter ly volunteers his off-duty time as a v o l u n t e e r great asset. Firefighter for In 2015, Coulter Siuslaw Valley was nominated for Fire and Rescue. Enlisted Person of He can also be the Year. He also maintains a 4.0 GPA while seen performing with the obtaining general education for USCG Color Guard at many community events. Earlier this an associate’s degree. Coulter, who has been sta- year, he had the honor of par- tioned in Florence for over ticipating in the giant three years, is from Houston American flag ceremony at Seattle’s Safeco Field during a Texas. According to Coulter, his Mariners game. —Submitted love of the ocean and surfing by Deborah Heldt Cordone Club to discuss family history research Why do people research their family history? Is there a benefit to knowing where you came from? Is it important for children to grow up hearing family stories? Millions of Americans and others around the world have turned researching their roots into a multi-million dollar hobby and the Internet has made researching your family history easier and more acces- sible than ever before. Kevin Mittge, adult servic- es librarian at Siuslaw Public Library, will discuss the cur- rent state of genealogy at the Florence City Club meeting Friday, June 3, at noon at Driftwood Shores, 88416 First Ave. Lunch is available prior to the meeting at 11:30 a.m. Mittge, a native of Kirkland, Wash., received his Master of Librarianship from the University of Washington and has worked at the Siuslaw Public Library since 2000. He has been researching his fam- ily history since his teens, written a family history of his Oregon Trail ancestors and traveled widely in search of relatives. As a tribute to all of the brave men and women who have fallen in service to the United States, I encourage everyone to connect with our local VA centers where there is always a great need for volunteers. h ere is so much we can do to show our appreciation to our veterans – or just lend a helping hand – right here on the Oregon Coast! Please do not hesitate to contact our offi ce for more information on recent legislation that helps protect and support our state’s veterans. Mittge is the current president of the Siuslaw Genealogical Society and a member of the Glenada Odd Fellows Historic Cemetery Association, the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Oregon Library Association. At the City Club meeting on June 3, Mittge will discuss the fast-moving technological and scientific changes made to genealogy research and share stories from his own family research and local his- tory projects he has worked on. Call (503) 986-1705 or email sen.arnieroblan@state.or.us. Senator Arnie Roblan Vintage market sets up shop June 3 to 4 Gypsy Camp Vintage Market is coming to the Oregon coast at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., on Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4. On Friday evening, everyone is invited to the “Champagne and Shop,” from 4 to 8 p.m. Come sip champagne or beer and browse the best vintage goods on the coast. The market continues on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit GypsyCampVintage Market.com for more informa- tion. Cost of admission for the Friday night event is $7 and will also allow you admission on Saturday. The cost for Saturday only is $5. 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Look for an entire section dedicated to out- door living. Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Lane County Announces 19th Annual Fore Kids Golf Classic Saturday • June 4, 2016 Registration: 8:30 am. Shotgun Start 10am Ocean Dunes Golf Links - $89 per player includes cart, awards ceremony BBQ, silent auction. Hole–in-One Prize of $1,000,000 Hole-in-One Prize of Ford F-150 Truck donated by Johnston Motors Hole-in-One Prize of Set of Calloway Irons Putting Contest Prize of $5,000 All proceeds go to provide After School Care and Tutoring/Homework Help for kids K – 12th grade. 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