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10 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2016 Meet winners of Backstreet challenge O UTWARD V ENTURES TO GO ‘O N THE T OWN ’ After sharpening their wits and honing the right side of their brain, the results these artists have achieved will absolutely amaze and delight you. The finished pieces will be exhibited at Backstreet Gallery through July 31. The winners are: Best of Show — “Fireworks Over the Siuslaw” by Bill Johnson; First Place — “Enigma” by John Stead; Second Place — “Time Flies” by Terry Dewey; and Abby Mucker took Third Place. Michael Anderson, guitarist extraordinaire, will be back to strum great tunes from the ’40s to the present. Visit Backstreet on July 9 for a gallery full of fun, fine art, great appetizers and guitar music at its best. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The deadline to register to experience the musical “On the Town” with the Lane Community College Florence Center’s Outward Ventures program has been extended to Monday, July 11. The Outward Ventures group will attend the 3 p.m. matinee performance on Sunday, Aug. 7, at the Shedd This paving will help preserve the roadway for several more years. There will be one travel lane maintained during the construc- tion. This paving is part of Phase 1 of the Rhododendron Drive gravity sewer project to elimi- nate the Sandpines sewer pump station. For more information or to register, visit www.lanecc.edu S N the web Visit us on T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM BUD’S UPHOLSTERY Boat Tops & Cars • Complete Auto & Boat Interiors • Canvas Work Rhody Drive construction moves to Thursday Construction work previous- ly scheduled for July 5 has been delayed until Thursday, July 14. Ray Wells, Inc. will be per- forming a grind/inlay to remove and repave 2 inches of asphalt on Rhododendron Drive from approximately 250 feet north of 35th Street to just south of Eden Lane, for a total length of approximately 1,500 lineal feet. Institute in Eugene, but those interested must register by the deadline. The World War II-era musi- cal features beloved classics such as “New York, New York” and “Some Other Time.” 10 am-6 pm Mon-Sat. Be ready for Summer. We’re booking appointments now! Over 41 yrs Experien ce 4981 Hwy. 101, Complex B 541•999•6078 541-997-4856 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FACEBOOK.COM/PETERSENAUTODETAIL Specialty Salads for a healthy & delicious meal! Indulge your craving for something fresh and satisfying with our chef’s delicious salad creations. Open Daily for Lunch 11-6pm beer, wine & cocktails! Daily Happy Hour 3-6pm Try Our Unique NEW Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich topped w/cheese, bell peppers, onions & mushrooms. (w/side) ONLY $12 The Grill & Lounge at Sandpines 1201 35th Street at Kingwood, Florence Highway 101 & 35 St. 541-997-4623 A weekly roundup of shopping, savings and doings around town. THE OLD SCHOOL FURNITURE STORE NEW FURNTIURE AT OLD SCHOOL PRICES NEED A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP? COME TO THE OLD SCHOOL FUNITURE STORE FOR A NEW MATTRESS WHILE YOU ARE THERE CHECK OUT BEDROOM SETS 6th & HWY 101 541-997-9424 Monday-Saturday 10-5 Monday - Saturday 10-5 • HWY 101 & 6th Street 997-9424 FREE IN TOWN DELIVERY FLORENCE SAW SHOP & RENTAL CENTER Pressure Washers • Paint Sprayers Scaffolding • Floor Sander Linoleum Roller • Air Nailer Reservations taken for all equipment MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM-5PM 1550 HWY. 101 & 6TH STREET 541-997-2653 COME IN TODAY AND BROWSE ROOM AFTER ROOM OF NEW FURNITURE BEST HOME FURNISHING ASHLEY FURNITURE INDUSTRIES COASTER OF AMERICA SPECIAL ORDERS— PICK YOUR FABRIC * FREE IN TOWN DELIVERY * STIHL IS THE NUMBER ONE SELLING BRAND OF GASOLINE POWERED HANDHELD OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT IN AMERICA. FLORENCE SAW SHOP HAS CHAIN SAWS FOR HOME OWNERS AND PROFESSIONALS ALONG WITH TRIMMERS – EDGERS - BLOWERS - BRUSHCUTTERS GIZMO SAYS: COME SEE OUR BARK..... NO BITE!!! BARK SALES Beauty Bark (dyed red or black) Fine or Medium Fir Nuggets • Bark Rock • Hemlock 4525 Hwy. 101 Florence DEQ#37943 • CCB#192681 541-997-6300 MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM TO 5PM HWY 101 & 6TH 541-997-2653 FLORENCE SAW SHOP & RENTAL CENTER CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK Commemorating independ- ence month, Backstreet Gallery welcomes all to enjoy the fantastic creations of the July Community Challenge, “Summer Box Social Celebrates the American Spirit,” at a reception honoring the artists today, July 9, from 3 to 5 p.m., during the Second Saturday Gallery Tour. Local citizens were invited to decorate, redesign, embel- lish, enhance or spruce up the round boxes in anyway their creative spirit might lead them.