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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2016 Class Act Theatre (CAT) along with Florence Repertory Theatre Company, also known as Fatcat Productions, announce open auditions for two adult male roles in the upcoming pro- duction of “Sylvia,” written by A.R. Gurney. The male actors’ ages can range from young adult to retirement age. Audition dates and times for “Sylvia” are 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, and Friday, July 1. Auditions will take place at CAT, 509 Kingwood St. in Florence, at the corner of Kingwood Street and Rhododendron Drive. A monologue is not neces- sary, but those auditioning are encouraged to borrow a script from CAT by calling 541-997-4815 in order to be prepared. The stage age of one of the males is anywhere from 20 to 50, but acting range is required because this actor plays three very different characters, both male and female. The other male is a retire- ment-age husband who loves his wife, but believes she can’t understand the relation- ship between a man and his dog. “Sylvia” is a modern romantic comedy about the relationship of a man, his dog and his marriage. The dog, Sylvia, comes home with Greg after he rescues her at a park. Greg’s marriage is put in jeopardy after a series of hilarious and touching com- plications. This play is “howlingly” funny. “Sylvia” will be performed the weekends of Sept. 23 to 25 and Sept. 30 through Oct. 2. Rehearsal begins in July. Stocks. Bonds. CDs. IRAs. Mutual funds. L IBRARY RECEIVES D AVIS ART BOOK , VOL . 2 KRISTEN OHRAN PHOTO L eroy Krzycki (far right), author and publisher of the fine-art book, “The Art of Katheryn Davis,” donated two copies of the recently published Volume Two of the book for the Florence and Mapleton branches of the Siuslaw Public Library. Accepting the books are Meg Spencer, Library Director (center) and Mary Colgan-Bennetts, Art Committee Liaison. Volume Two has some 350 paintings and sketches that are not in Volume One, which is already in each library. Krzycki also donated the track lighting system in the book check- out area at the front of the Florence library. SWC to discuss effects of barred owl removal Andy Baber, AAMS® Financial Advisor . 1010 Highway 101 Florence, OR 97439 541-997-8755 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC The Siuslaw Watershed Council (SWC) will host a general meeting Wednesday, June 29, at 6:30 p.m., to dis- cuss the experimental removal of barred owls to benefit northern spotted owls. There will be a 2016 status update that includes marbled murrelets and corvids and the effects of the program on land- scape and location. The Siuslaw Watershed Council’s general meeting will be held at the Grange in Blachly on Blachly Grange Road, near the Triangle Lake Schools campus. KRAB KETTLE 280 Hwy. 101 M 541-997-8996 Mon.-Sun., 10-6 185 Nopal Street Fresh CRAB PO Box 2566 ~ Florence, OR 541-999-1913 best or 997-1234 Dgrigsby61@hotmail.com Doors open at 6 p.m. and the meeting gets underway at 6:30 p.m. The meeting agenda includes a presentation by Dave Simon, U.S. Geological Survey Research wildlife biol- ogist, on the “Experimental Removal of Barred Owls.” Barred owls were discov- ered in the Pacific Northwest in the 1960s and are now abundant in the region. Barred owls are larger and more aggressive and have taken over much of the habitat of the northern spotted owl. In 2015, field operations for an experi- mental barred owl removal began, and Simon will sum- marize the results. Kim Nelson, a research wildlife biologist at Oregon State University, will present on the effects of marbled mur- relet predation by corvids — crows, ravens and jays. The SWC board of directors and executive director will give project updates and announcements of upcoming activities. Ada Grange shows its appreciation by Appointment only “A Holistic Approach to Counseling through Mindfulness and Meditation” Choice, luxury and d Here at Spruce Point we provide assisted living as well as Alzheimer’s and dementia care in our Expressions community Managed by 375 9th St Florence, OR 97439 Prestige Senior Living Ph: (541) 997-6111 Move In Specials! www.spruce-point.com COURTESY PHOTO The ...need a friend? Chick en Coop Meet Loree O N M A P L E We have NEW ARRIVALS for Summer! Umm Hello, I’m Loree I’m a little shy at fi rst but once I get to know you I’ll love you forever. The other dogs I saw while I was passing through the shelter, on my way to my foster home, were much bigger than me. They say I’m a small-medium a nice size, a lady loves compliments I’ll take it that way. Please place an application to meet me, my foster family and to learn more about me. Beach décor, Wall Signs, Primitive Décor, Jewelry, Candles, Birdhouses and more! 129 Maple Street , Old Town Florence 541-991-7739 If you would like to meet Loree any of her friends, please visit us at: OREGON COAST HUMANE SOCIETY 2840 Rhododendron Drive • Florence • 541-997-4277 www.fl orencehumane.org This message brought to you by: Siuslaw News Ada Grange #570 education chairwoman Georgia Garrett (left), presents Ada’s School Staff Appreciation Certificate and gift card to Jeff Gray, Siuslaw School District bus driver. + DENTURE SERVICES INC. Here to serve your denture needs: Group Parking Lot Sale Fundraiser Saturday, June 25th, 8am-2pm At Johnston Motors Parking Lot 2150 Hwy 101, Florence Dentures Immediate Dentures Implant Dentures Relines and Repairs William Foster LD Sherry, Offi ce Manager FREE CONSULTATIONS www.shoppelocal.biz Relay For Life FUNDRAISER EVENT Monday-Thursday 10am - 2 pm Relines and Repairs Same Day Or by special appointment Financing: Citi Health Card 12 Month no Interest 524 Laurel St. 541-997-6054 Multiple teams will be having a group parking lot sale. Household items, toys, clothing and much more! All proceeds go to Relay For Life l orencerelay.org CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK CAT holds auditions for ‘Sylvia,’ a play about a dog 9 A