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6 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 Club Multiple arrests made after police search business from 1A Trent plans to fund the cov- ered basketball area project through a combination of grant money and private donations. The $7,500 necessary to replace the club’s worn out fur- nace with a new heat pump was obtained through a grant. The Teen Center, 1601 15th St., which reopened last September after having been closed for nine months, has seen a 400 percent increase in membership last school year. “Given the growth trend we are seeing, especially with all the fifth graders coming in to the Teen Center, I think we will start the school year with over 50 students, compared to nine last year when we reopened the Teen Center,” Trent said. “On behalf of the board, I want to say thank you to our commu- nity that has been phenomenal in their support and encourage- ment,” Trent said. “When I look back a year ago, it took a lot of faith for many of the people to stand behind us, considering where we were at the time.” Florence Police Department served a search warrant Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 2 p.m., at Fresh Detailing, 1745 15th St., regarding drug distribution. According to police, multi- ple people were taken into cus- tody and pending charges will be announced as the informa- tion is updated. Police said the investigation into this incident is ongoing and more information will be forthcoming as it is available. Free recycling event Aug. 27 The City of Florence Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) is offering Florence residential households free recycling of tires, appliances and propane tanks at Siuslaw High School, 2975 Oak St., on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the annual Black and White Recycling Day. People can recycle: tires of 22 inches or less, at a maxi- mum of 10 per household; small and large appliances of all kinds; and propane tanks of PHOTOS BY JACK DAVIS/SIUSLAW NEWS A worker installs a new heat pump (at right) at the Boys and Girls Club Teen Center. Other improvements include the expansion for the basketball court (above) and a new chain link fence with a locking gate that will separate the Teen Center from Miller Park. 5 gallons or less. The Black and White event will not accept commercial waste such as vehicle tires, commercial appliances or hot water tanks. The event partners with Central Coast Disposal, County Transfer and Recycling, Lane County, Les Schwab Tires and Potters Tire and Automotive. For more information, visit the website www.ci.florence .or.us/planning or call 541- 997-8237. design • print • copy • ship Flight from 1A After moving to Florence, she discovered the closest fly- ing instructor was in Coos Bay. She was pleased to learn that Tomeny had retired to Florence and was giving flight instruc- tions. “I’m a current instructor and a retired Air Force test pilot,” Tomeny said. “When I first got here, someone at the airport Wave from 1A The City of Florence will have no financial obligation under the grant, but will pro- vide approximately 108 hours of staff time. City staff will provide input and review the maps, assist with drafting policy and gave me her card and said, ‘There is someone in town that wants flying lessons.’ “She did fantastic. We flew four or five times and then she soloed. The first time we flew it was a new airplane and the second time there was a quan- tum leap in her ability,” he said. Lucio still has work to do before she can get her pilot’s license. “Solo flying is one step implement ordinances based on the mapping products and moving the proposal through the land use adoption process. Other participating commu- nities and counties include Cannon Beach, Tillamook County, Waldport, Reedsport and Coos County, with Coos Bay and North Bend most likely joining in. closer to getting your license,” Tomeny said. “On Monday, we did the next step, which is learning to navigate to other airports. 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