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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017 3 A Local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary hosts ‘Change of Watch’ On Saturday, Jan. 14, the local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary hosted the 2017 Auxiliary Division Five “Change of Watch” at the Best Western in Florence. The annual meeting formal- ly installed newly elected offi- cers while recognizing the many accomplishments and services of Division members. Auxiliary officers, auxiliary command and active-duty Coast Guard command con- verged to attend the time-hon- ored ceremony. The Coast Guard Auxiliary, which is a volunteer organiza- tion, offers public education about boating safety and con- ducts vessel safety checks. It also works side-by-side with active-duty Coast Guard and locally assists Station Siuslaw River with culinary services, engineering, public affairs, safety patrols and station mon- itoring. Auxiliary Flotilla 52, which includes members from Florence, Eugene and sur- rounding areas, just celebrated its 50th anniversary of service PHOTO COURTESY USCG AUXILIARY From left: Lt. Commander Ben Crowell, Sector North Bend; Capt. Michael Trimpert, Commander Sector North Bend; Division 5 Auxiliarist of the Year Deborah Heldt Cordone of Florence; Senior Chief Boatswain’s Mate Tim Tregoning, Officer-in-Charge Station Siuslaw River. to the Coast Guard and local communities. During the ceremony, Flotillas from Brookings, Depoe Bay, Eugene, Grants Pass, Coos Bay and Yaquina Bay received awards and recognition for achievements in areas such as communica- tions, boating safety and pub- lic education. Florence resident, photogra- pher and Auxiliary Public Affairs Officer Deborah Heldt Cordone was particularly rec- ognized for her extensive work, which included helping to establish the City of Florence as a Coast Guard City. The Coast Guard City appli- cation is currently going up the chain of command and will eventually be sent to Congress for hopeful approval this year. For her various public affairs endeavors, Cordone was awarded the Division’s prestigious Auxiliarist of the Year Award for 2016. Special guests and speakers included Capt. Michael Trimpert, Commander Sector North Bend; Lt. Commander Ben Crowell, Sector North Bend; Senior Chief Boatswain’s Mate Tim Tregoning, Officer in Charge Station Siuslaw River; Chief Boatswain’s Mate Ben Snider, Station Siuslaw River; and District 13 Commodore Kathy Goodwin. During the ceremony, Florence resident and Flotilla Staff Officer Brad Hooper was sworn in as Flotilla 52 Commander and led the Color Guard. Depoe Bay Auxiliarist Curt Lundine was sworn in as Auxiliary Division 5 Commander, relieving Division Commander Dale Yellin of Grants Pass. Each year, auxiliarists who have “Crossed the Bar” during the past year are remembered with the ringing of a special bell for each name read. Chief Ben Snider conducted the ceremony. Coast Guard Auxiliary Division 5 encompasses most of the Oregon Coast and Southern Willamette Valley. With units in all 50 states, as well as Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa and Guam, the auxil- iary is a dedicated force multi- plier for the USCG. To learn more about the Auxiliary and its activities, visit www.cgaux.org. — Submitted by Jonathan Yoder, USCGAUX. BINGO! PTA seeks participants for multi-cultural event ADA GRANGE #570 Fundraiser for Siuslaw Bowling Teams SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 5:00 p.m. Kitchen Opens • 6:00 p.m. BINGO! Join us for Taco Bar, Regular bingo menu, homemade pies & fresh-popped popcorn! Questions? Call Nancy 541-997-2380 • 10 Miles out Canary Road I N HONOR OF THE 100 TH A NNIVERSARY OF R OTARY F OUNDATION Florence Rotary Club’s 100 Acts of Good 32. Rotary congratulates the FEC on their 20 year Anniversary in the Siuslaw News 33. Rotary Club of Florence donates $520 towards school supplies for Siuslaw and Mapleton Schools 34. Rotary members come together to donate a total of $1130 towards school supplies for Siuslaw and Mapleton Schools 35. Rotary sponsors Kaylee Graham to attend Interact District Training at Dorena Lake Camp, Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA camp) 36. Rotary’s “Bra’s for a Cause” package auctions for more than $500 at the Soroptimist Auction 37. Florence Rotary’s Interact students teach technology to seniors at Shorewood Senior Homes For more information Call President, Pat Riley: 541-991-6371 The Florence Community PTA is putting the pieces in place to hold a multi-cultural celebration on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Siuslaw Middle School. The event is a first of its kind for the PTA and open to the pub- lic with no admission charge. The goal of the event, titled “Around the World in a Day”, is designed to bring students, parents and com- The City Council Grant Program will be accept- ing applications through February 24, 2017, at 5 p.m. Applicants can apply for up to $1,000, and the program will be awarding a total of $5,000 for FY 2016-17. Applicant funding requests need to relate to at least one COMING SOON: La La Land, A Dog’s Purpose, Moonlight, The Lego Batman Movie, and much more! SAT 21 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 2016 SUNDANCE SHORTS TOUR 95 MIN – A rare opportunity to witness some of 9:10 PM 9:10 PM this year’s best short films from 2016’s Sundance! THE EAGLE HUNTRESS SUN 22 MON 23 TUE 24 WED 25 THU 26 8:20 PM PG-13 139 MIN – Viola Davis, Golden Globe “It’s all too seldom that a feature film combines brilliant acting with a spellbinding flow of language.” Wall Street Journal – 4 Stars 1:40 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 5:10 PM 12:20 PM 3:15 PM 6:10 PM 9:05 PM 11:00 AM 12:20 PM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 5:55 PM 6:10 PM 8:50 PM 12:20 PM 3:15 PM 6:10 PM 9:05 PM 12:20 PM 3:15 PM 6:10 PM 9:05 PM 12:20 PM 3:15 PM 6:10 PM 9:05 PM 12:20 PM 3:15 PM 6:10 PM 9:05 PM 11:00 AM 3:40 PM 6:25 PM 9:10 PM 12:10 PM 3:00 PM 6:15 PM 9:00 PM 12:10 PM 3:00 PM 6:15 PM 9:00 PM 12:10 PM 3:00 PM 6:15 PM 9:00 PM 12:10 PM 3:00 PM 6:15 PM 9:00 PM 12:40 PM 3:30 PM PG 127 MIN – Also stars Kevin Costner “Watching Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and 6:15 PM Janelle Monáe is pure pleasure…a dazzling piece 9:00 PM of entertainment and a window into history, bucks the trend of the boring-math-guy movie.” HIDDEN FIGURES JACKIE – Final Week MANCHESTER BY THE SEA – Final Week 4:10 PM 12:00 PM 12:40 PM 12:40 PM 12:40 PM 12:10 PM 6:00 PM 2:10 PM 6:20 PM R 137 MIN – Winner Golden Globe Best Actor “A film of surpassing beauty and heart.” WP 12:30 PM 3:20 PM R 133 MIN – True Story – Mark Wahlberg “A great American movie about the greatness of 6:20 PM 9:10 PM ordinary Americans.” NY Post PATRIOTS DAY – Final Week 12:10 PM 3:00 PM 5:40 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM R 95 MIN - “Brilliantly constructed, diamond- hard character study.” Variety 2:10 PM 3:00 PM 8:00 PM 3:00 PM 8:00 PM 12:30 PM 12:20 PM 3:20 PM 12:30 PM 3:20 PM 3:10 PM 6:20 PM 3:20 PM 6:20 PM 8:10 PM 9:10 PM 6:20 PM 9:10 PM 9:10 PM 3:00 PM 8:00 PM 12:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:20 PM 7:10 PM 6:20 PM 9:10 PM 9:10 PM NR 89 MIN – An inspiring doc that urges the prevention of cancer is within our power. nomic activity in Florence. Applications, eligibility information, and submission instructions are available on the City of Florence’s web- site at www.ci.florence.or.us. For more information, contact the City of Florence at 541-997-3437, or ci.flo rence.or.us. On Saturday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you are invited to bring your pet to the Florence Events Center to have him/her photographed in a very special Valentine’s Day Booth. Photographs cost $5 and the proceeds will go to the Oregon Coast Humane Society. The only request is that animals be held, or kept on a leash. The Friends of the FEC are celebrating animals during the months of January and February in Gallery One with the themed exhibit “For the Love of Animals.” Paintings, photography, 3-D and mixed media art are inter- spersed with photos of animals up for adoption at the local shelter. A framed oil painting of your pet by talented local artist Ron Hildenbrand will be raf- fled off. The winner need not be present to win. There will be refreshments for people and their pets, and admission is free. A donation of dog or cat food placed in a special collection container is appreciated. For more information, call 541-997-4277. FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY JANUARY 18 JANUARY 19 JANUARY 20 JANUARY 21 JANUARY 22 JANUARY 23 JANUARY 24 Rain/Windy Showers Showers Rain Rain Showers Showers 52°F 44°F 49°F 41°F 49°F 41°F 46°F 40°F 46°F 36°F 46°F 34°F 47°F 34°F RECEIVE $10 OFF your next visit when you get something shrink wrapped! 11:00 AM 180 MIN – Who says the holidays are over? THE C WORD within the City of Florence or serving City of Florence resi- dents and, • Provides assistance for essential utilities, food, clothing, or shelter; or • Provides educational or recreational opportunities for children or seniors; or • Generates/supports eco- 2:20 PM THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL EVENTS: Films are regular prices | Performing Arts $19/$15 Member/$10 Student ROYAL OPERA HOUSE: THE NUTCRACKER of the City Council Goals. In order for an application to be eligible, it must meet the following eligibility cri- teria: • Organization is a recog- nized nonprofit organization or affiliate of such an organi- zation and, • Organization is located WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 5:00 PM G 87 MIN – “An inspiring story for children of all ages to believe that they can do anything.” NYDN FENCES – Directed by Denzel Washington instrument popular in differ- ent parts of the world – whatever representation of a world culture you can offer – we would love to invite you to celebrate and share your culture with us at the event.” Individuals, groups, and local businesses are invited to participate and can reach Diane McCalmont at 541- 999-9692 with questions, ideas or to sign up. OCHS to offer pet photos for Valentine s Day THIS WEEK’S FEATURES: $9 | $8 Senior/Student/Military | $7.50 Matinees Before 3 | $7 Child | $6.50 Members FRI 20 storytelling, art, games, or other activities. “We’re hoping to have representations of cultures that our students and com- munity members can see, hear and taste to remember,” said event chair and PTA member, Diane McCalmont,. “Whether you are part of a group who does native dance, can teach an origami demonstration, play an City Grant Program accepting applications www.thefl orencerotary.org JANUARY 20 - 26 munity members together to provide education on cul- tures from around the world, while building social connec- tions with the schools and our community. While a handful of partici- pants have already signed up, the PTA planning committee is currently looking for addi- tional individuals and groups who would like to showcase their ethnicity through music, 12:00 PM 6:00 PM VOICE YOUR OPINION! 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