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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016 Swisshome motorcyclist dies in head-on crash Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by 56-year-old Michael R. Lucier of Swisshome, was traveling eastbound when it collided with a 1999 Ford Ranger. Lucier was pro- nounced dead at the scene. The driver of the pickup, 23-year-old Rodney D. Pruett of Florence, was not injured. The highway was closed for several hours while the inves- tigation was conducted. Oregon Department of Transportation and the Florence Police Department assisted at the scene. S TAFF R EPORT MAPLETON — A Swisshome man died Friday evening after the motorcycle he was riding failed to negoti- ate a corner on Highway 36 near milepost 7, crossed the centerline and struck a pickup head on. At about 5:15 p.m. on June 24, Oregon State Police troop- ers and emergency personnel responded to the crash near Mapleton. According to police, a preliminary investi- gation revealed that the 2004 Youth invited to build hovercrafts at WindFest “Miss Smith” will be at the Florence Master Recycler booth at WindFest, located at the east end of the Port of Siuslaw Boardwalk, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, July 1, to teach youth to build hover- crafts. Smith is a volunteer for the Elementary School Science Program. Old CDs and DVDs will be provided and reused to build the hovercrafts and youth will be able to take the hovercrafts home. Parents are welcome to spend time at the booth to learn ways to improve recy- cling, reduce trash, save natu- ral resources and preserve the environment. Smith and the Master Recyclers will be back at WindFest with more projects for youth on the Fridays of July 15 and Aug. 12 and 26. 3 A CROW awards $6K in scholarships Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops (CROW) announced that nearly $6,000 in scholarship funds was awarded to local kids to partic- ipate in CROW’s 2016 Summer Youth Theater camp program. These scholarships will benefit 26 local youth who would not otherwise be able to afford to attend the program. The summer camps are the major educational component to the CROW program, during which students learn the key skills required to audition and perform in a main stage show. In order to obtain a scholarship, applicants were required to respond to several essay ques- tions on various topics such as what drives their desire to be involved in the performing arts. “Once again, we were impressed by the well-written applications, letters of recom- mendation, and touching per- sonal narratives we received via the scholarship applica- tions,” says CROW Artistic Director Melanie Heard. “So many local families have over- come tremendous obstacles such as financial difficulties, the passing of loved ones, enor- mous medical bills, sudden job loss and so much more. We feel very blessed to have the funds to provide to these kids, so that workshop space, which can also be used for small per- formances, as well as a set- construction workshop, cater- ing prep kitchen and updated ADA restrooms. CROW plans to renovate the back portion of the build- ing (to include green room, dressing rooms, and more stor- age space) once additional funds have been secured. In order to be fully func- tional and ready for the kids COURTESY PHOTO this summer, CROW will still The first of CROW’s Summer Youth Theater Camps begins need to invest thousands of July 11. Twenty-six students received nearly $6,000 in dollars into the building, scholarships to attend the three camps. which means that there will be they can attend camps without Local audiences enjoyed more fundraisers on the hori- adding additional stress to their April’s production of “Shrek zon in summer and fall. One such fundraiser will be families.” Jr.” at the Florence Events Heard also pointed out that Center, and CROW is already a car wash during “Power of none of the scholarship funds in the planning stages for the Florence” on Saturday, July would be possible without the Spring 2017 musical. The 16, held in OPB’s parking support of CROW’s donors, musical’s title will be revealed lot. “We are tremendously sponsor, and supporters, as at the Florence Playhouse at 3 well as a new partnership with p.m. on Aug. 5th, at the end of grateful to all who have helped the Siuslaw School District’s camp showcase for “Technical us get this far,” says Heard. “We’re almost there, but we Twilight program. Theater Camp.” “We are fortunate to live in The showcase and “reveal” still have a little more magic to such a vibrant, artistic commu- is free to the public, although accomplish!” If you would like more nity that truly understands the seating is limited. importance of quality arts edu- CROW is in the process of information about the CROW cation,” she says. completing phase one renova- program, including ways that CROW is a 501(c)(3) non- tions on its new artistic space, you can donate to help make profit organization, headquar- at 3120 Highway 101, where many kids’ dreams come true, contact Heard at tered in Florence, with an edu- camps will be held this year. or visit cational philosophy of “The The new building features a 541-999-8641 arts really do matter.” large rehearsal, class and www.crowkids.com. Oregon launches ‘Just Hang Up’ campaign Tips to help Oregonians avoid phone scams Every year Oregonians lose thousands of dollars to tele- phone scams. Last year, Jeff D. from Silverton, Ore., learned his aging father wired $1,300 to a scammer in Paris, Texas. The scam was simple. A caller told his father over the phone that he had won $350,000 and a GMC Denali. There was just one catch — his father had to pay the taxes before he could claim his prize. Jeff never thought something like this could happen to his father. “These people are masters at manipulative techniques. They prey on the emotional status of people who want to help their family and others,” said Jeff. In commemoration of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15), Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum released a “Just Hang Up!” campaign to educate Oregonians about imposter scams and fraudulent phone calls. To launch the campaign, the Oregon Department of Justice will distribute hundreds of posters to retirement centers and state agencies throughout Oregon. The poster includes six tips on when you should “Just Hang Up!” These include if the caller: 1. Asks you to wire money or buy a prepaid card; 2. Says you have won a prize or a gift but you need to pay fees or taxes first; 3. Asks you to visit websites or download software; 4. Asks for usernames, passwords, account numbers, or your home address; 5. Says the offer is only good for today; or 6. Asks you to keep the call a secret. If you have fallen victim to a fraud or a scam, contact the Oregon Attorney General’s Consumer Hotline at 1-877- 877-9392 or online at www.oregonconsumer.gov. Construction to impact traffic June 30 and July 5 The City of Florence is busy at work with multiple con- struction projects in the area of Rhododendron Drive and 35th Florence Unit of Civil Air Patrol is recruiting volunteers. Come by our display at “Wings and Wheels” for more details. FOLLOW US FOR THE LATEST NEWS /S IUSLAW N EWS ❘ @S IUSLAW N EWS www. the siuslawnews.com Next meeting: Monday, July 18th at the Florence Airport Oi ce 2d Lt Sue Owen, Commander 541-999-9499 Street. On Thursday, June 30, Florence Public Works crews will be repairing a section of 35th Street between Myeena and N. Siano loops that has settled over time since the street was first constructed. Vehicles will be detoured onto Myeena Loop coming from Rhododendron Drive and onto Siano Loop coming from Kingwood Street. In the area of work, 35th Street will be closed. The settlement most likely is caused by the decomposition WEDNESDAY THURSDAY of organic material from a burn pile when the street was con- structed. The repair is being made in preparation of a upcoming chip and fog seal of 35th Street between Pine Street and N. Siano Loop after this summer. On Tuesday, July 5, Ray Wells Inc. will be performing a grind/inlay to remove 2 inches of asphalt and paving back 2 inches of asphalt on Rhododendron Drive from approximately 250 feet north of 35th Street to a location south of Eden Lane. The total construction will be approxi- mately 1,500 lineal feet. One travel lane will be maintained during the con- struction. This paving is part of Phase 1 of the Rhododendron Drive gravity sewer project. The gravity sewer project, between 35th Street to south of Eden Lane, eliminates the Sandpines sewer pump station. As a reminder, the chip seal done last year in this area was a temporary fix. This paving will help preserve the roadway for several more years. FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY ✔ News ✔ Sports ✔ Obits ✔ Events ✔ e-Edition JUNE 29 JUNE 30 JULY 1 JULY 2 JULY 3 JULY 4 JULY 5 Partly Sunny Mostly Sunny Sun and Clouds Partly Sunny Partly Sunny Partly Sunny Mostly Sunny With your 66°F 53°F 66°F 53°F 67°F 56°F 66°F 52°F 67°F 53°F 67°F 51°F 64°F 50°F e-edition subscription you can read the entire SIUSLAW NEWS online from your computer with internet access no matter where you are! L OG O N T ODAY ! Siuslaw News + www.shoppelocal.biz