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6 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2016 OPB, FRAA celebrate new art installation COURTESY PHOTO Siuslaw School District announces 2016-17 registration for students Siuslaw School District has announced registration days and first-day information for students attending the 2016-17 school year. Siuslaw Elementary School Registration: All Grades, Aug. 16-18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Siuslaw Middle School Registration: All Grades, Aug. 17-19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Aug. 22-26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Siuslaw High School Registration: All Grades, Aug. 17-18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Note: These two days are also photo and locker assign- ment days. First day of school for all grades is Sept. 7, except for Kindergarten, (Sept. 12) and seventh and eighth grade, (Sept. 8). Call the district office at 541-997-2651 for more infor- mation. Members of Oregon Pacific Bank (OPB) and Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) presents a check to artist Colleen Goodwin-Chronister (fifth from left) after the installation of her art at OPB. Oregon Pacific Bank (OPB), in collaboration with the Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA), is thrilled to announce the installation of “Positively Florence” by Colleen Goodwin-Chronister in the bank’s Florence branch at 1355 Highway 101. The triptych painted on can- vas depicts three scenes of Florence’s Historic Old Town and has been purchased by the bank as a permanent installa- tion. Goodwin-Chronister is a local Florence artist who spe- cializes in contemporary real- ism with highly detailed oil paintings. She has earned pres- tigious awards in juried shows throughout the country and is equally at ease creating paint- ings in her studio as well as large-scale exterior murals. This project was the result of a “Call to Artists” facilitated by FRAA in partnership with OPB back in May of this year. The judges from FRAA selected the finalists from all entries sub- mitted and representatives from OPB decided the overall winner. The chosen work was com- pleted and installed on the Aug. 8 deadline. “Working in partnership with FRAA was fantastic,” says Ellen Huntingdon, Marketing Coordinator at Oregon Pacific Bank, who originally contacted FRAA and oversaw the project. “The entire process from start to fin- ish was well organized and extremely professional. “I would highly recommend contacting FRAA for assis- tance if there is any interest in adding quality local artwork to your place of business.” Huntingdon also said she was very impressed with Goodwin-Chronister, who was able to “...perfectly render the exact design from her submit- ted proposal on a large scale in a timely and professional man- ner,” Huntingdon says. “We are already hearing positive feed- back from clients and staff, and are thrilled to own such a beau- tiful and unique piece of work.” The community is invited to stop by Oregon Pacific Bank’s Florence branch any time to view the artwork. The branch is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.. and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Contact Oregon Pacific Bank at 541-997-7121 or the Florence Regional Arts Alliance at 541-997-4435 for more information. Therefore, Siuslaw Outreach Services (SOS) is accepting new applicants for the pro- gram until Aug. 31. Those who have not received LIHEAP funds since Nov. 1, 2015, are eligible to apply. For more information, con- tact SOS at 541-997-2816. OFF Implants NOW Dr. James Ridley,DDS FREE CONSULTATION 206 Nopal Street Florence, OR 97439 See the DentureMaster’s difference, we do it all right here! CALL NOW 541-997-6226 Premium Burgers grilled to mouthwatering perfection! New applicants being accepted for LIHEAP Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHE- AP) is a federally funded utili- ty assistance program design- ed to help low income house- holds deal with increase heat- ing costs that come during the winter months. 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The Siuslaw River Bridge Cathodic Protection Project continues, mileposts 190 to 191 on Highway 101. ODOT crews are making repairs to the existing concrete and rein- forcement, giving a new pro- tective coating to the bridge, adding seismic restraints, replacing the rail and improv- ing pedestrian access. This project will be completed in March 2019. Single lane closures will be used for materials transfers, bridge rail and other roadwork on the approaches to the bridge. Delays may be up to 20 minutes but will normally be five minutes or less. The job is to be completed by the end of March 2019. On Highway 126, ODOT is replacing a bridge membrane just west of Veneta. The proj- ect, from Torrence Road to Cornerstone Drive, mileposts 40 to 47, will include seven miles of paving, adjusting guardrails and bridgework. This will mostly be done with nightwork Sundays through Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with intermittent lane clo- sures.The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of October 2016. VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT KRISTIN JOHNSEN Friends of Florence Kristin has been a volunteer driver for Friends of Florence since January 1999. She has the most years of any of our drivers. As of October 2015 she had driven 198 trips for a total of 27,536 miles. She is a dei nite asset for Friends of Florence. Submitted by Dan Clements John C. Bachmann, DVM Lindsey A. Franz, DVM Call Today to Schedule Your Appointment Friends of Florence P.O. Box 598, Florence OR, 97439 8:00 - 5:00 p.m. Open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. Dr. John Bachmann and his certified Veterinary Technician Elizabeth First Baptist Church Wanda Johnson, Broker Coldwell Banker Coast Real Estate 541-997-9300 County Transfer and Recycling 1739 West 22nd Street, Florence Chad Clement, D.D.S., P.C SPONSORED BY: Oregon Pacii c Bank Sawnson’s Pest Management Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County