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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2017 Study from 1A involved in the expedition. Students also used a workbook to record the work standards they completed during the project. This was Halpin’s way of getting students deeply engaged in their studies. “We took all of the science standards, all of the social studies standards and some of the reading standards and put them in those little books by each student’s display,” she said. “They have to work those core competencies as a project form and a presentation form, verses a work sheet.” Four students were selected to give presentations to sec- ond-graders, similar to what they experienced two years earlier. Presentations were given on Thomas Jefferson, by a student who dressed as Jefferson, com- plete with wig; Sacagawea, the Shoshone Indian who, with her husband and infant accompa- nied the expedition; York, Clark’s slave and manservant; and Seaman, Lewis’s black Newfoundland dog. The rest of the class displays were set up in the ele- mentary school hall- way for stu- dents to enjoy. Halpin said, “The second- graders who got to hear the presenta- tions will have a chance to do their own Lewis and Clark pres- entation in two more JACK DAVIS/SIUSLAW NEWS years. It is p r e t t y One of Gina Halpin’s fourth-grade students empowering shows maps, instruments and a globe used that the stu- in the class’ section on the Lewis and Clark dents that Expedition. Western Lane Community were sec- Foundation donated globes, protractors ond-graders and more to help with the four-month proj- two years ect. ago are now able to do this.” they are in my class, doing the Halpin sees the project as a same project and taking the way to get students immersed same core competencies that and excited about their studies. go with common core that lend “The second-graders in the themselves nicely to historical audience will be fourth-graders facts and any literature ties we in two years and, most likely, if have here in Oregon,” she said. Miller Park 2285 Highway 101 • Florence, OR 97439 (541) 997-8866 Deadlines for press releases and news items are by noon Mondays and Thursdays. Email them to: P RESS R ELEASES @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM . from 1A A popular myth circulated in the Florence area — that Miller Park is a haven for drug dealers — is not what police have found. Police Commander John Pitcher said, “Other drugs play a factor in our day-to-day lives as police officers, but alcohol is by far the No.1 issue we are dealing with in our communi- ty.” Turner added, “Methamphetamine and other variations of that narcotic and marijuana are minimal com- pared to alcohol.” According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, youth who start ! s U h t i W a n i h C Discover Beijing Shanghai Suzhou Hangzhou 10 Day Trip $2,099 Various Cities Travel Dates April 3-11, 2018 YOUR TRIP INCLUDES are & • Roundtrip international airf & Tax are airf ic est dom e nes Chi • 4-and 5-star hotel accommodations • 3 meals each day • Deluxe bus tours tour • Fluent English-speaking guides ions • Entrance fees for attract for single occupancy, occupancy, Add $500 $6,000 to fl y Business Price refl ects Double Add , ers ber Memb Add $200 for Non-Cham Terra-Cotta Warriors Itinerary, Everything visa required Class, Add $200 for the ed, Valid passport and on the itinerary includ t Departure Travel insurance Including all tax & Pos An orientation meeting will be held Wednesday, May 17, 2017, 5:30-7:00 p.m. At Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce, 700 E. 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Steelquist is also quick to point out that not all the infor- mation out there is negative; there are in fact positive sto- ries to share. “We have a lot going on out there that is good news. We have stories of recovery for sea otters and other species. We have protected areas that are thriving and every year we have this amazing parade of migratory wildlife off of our coast,” he said. Steelquist continued his summation. “We have to pay attention and we have to choose actions as individuals and as commu- nities to stave off some of the bad things that are happening in the environment. At the same time, we have to experi- ence every day that we have, even if it’s just driving up the highway headed for work. We can take the time to appreciate a sunrise or a sunset.” drinking before the age of 15 are six times more likely to develop alcohol dependence or abuse than people who begin drinking at or after age 21. Turner said his department has been working on a three- pronged approach to the teen alcohol problem. According to Turner and Pitcher, Florence police will be using the recently approved School Resource Officer (SRO), police bicycle patrols through Miller Park and the launch of a local version of a Lane County program called Healthy Directions. Pitcher said, “The police department, along with the schools and Lane County Mental Health, are involved in starting a new program called Healthy Directions. It is target- ing underage drinking and sell- ing alcohol to minors. We are still in the forming stages. We will be doing things like party patrols and prevention educa- tion.” In addition, Castle is work- ing to create what she calls the Black Ribbon Project to spot what she refers to as predators in places like Miller Park. “Walk through the park and use your eyes and ears. Make basic eye contact and capitalize on the power of positive para- noia. Is there an area in your neighborhood that you see kids going to? Why are they there? As a community, we have to be the eyes and ears,” Castle said. She added, “I don’t think the parks should be avoided. There needs to be more community awareness so people who would be the predators would shrink back a little and say, ‘I know that they know.’” Castle suggests tying a black ribbon around a wrist or on a car antenna. “Black ribbons are very subtle,” she said. “The only people that would really notice are either the watchers or the predators. It will make the predators nervous. If they go into one of those little bunkers of bushes they have and see a black ribbon, they go ‘Ooop.’” Turner said, “Working through the programs we have coming up, Healthy Directions, SRO and the bike program will help combat the problem. Hanging out in the park shouldn’t be a bad thing. We have to figure out which are the bad hangouts and which are the good hangouts.” For more information on the Black Ribbon project, call Brenna Castle at 541-590- 3515. Broadcaster about the work he does, citing “We have a full-time local news department and put a strong emphasis on public affairs programming and air more high school sporting events than most stations,” Thompson said. This interest in sharing the Florence’s stories and news translates to an ongoing com- mitment to the residents, non- profits and businesses here. Even high school students get the chance to be on the air during Viking Hour. “We produce events in the community and provide a voice and airtime for many of our institutions and nonprofit groups. We’re a small commu- nity station but I think we sound as good as many stations in bigger markets,” Thompson said. He said he believes that maintaining Coast Radio’s focus on the needs of the com- munity will prompt listeners to forgo the Pandora and Spotify options and choose the simpler solution of tuning into a station that cares about the people in their listening area. “While the industry has gone to consolidation and music- intensive formats, we continue to focus on being a locally owned community radio sta- tion,” Thompson stated.“In this age of technology, you can find multiple options for your spe- cific music tastes or to get regional or national program- ming and information, but Coast Radio offers all that — as well as local programming and personalites that you can’t find anywhere else. That’s what sets us apart from internet streaming, Pandora and the many other entertainment options now available.” Coast Radio broadcasts on KCST, FM 106.9, and KCFM, AM1250 — FM 104.1. It is also available online at www.kcfmradio.com. and tell them a bunch of things that leave everyone in the room feeling helpless and depressed,” he said. One technique Steelquist suggests in his talks to prevent audience members from becoming overwhelmed with negative information is sim- ple: go for a walk. “My approach has been to start with the experience of what’s close by. Let’s cele- brate what we have around us,” he stated. “If we are familiar with a particular stretch of beach and we notice that the sea stars there are suf- fering, while that might trig- ger some worry and even con- cern, at the same time it gives us context and the ability to see that we can provide infor- mation on a specific situation that may be helpful.” The benefit of having inter- ested individuals involved in the natural world in a direct way is clear to Steelquist; it gives people the opportunity to be the eyes and ears for their community and to have an impact on the situation. from 1A Coast Radio’s commitment to best small market stations in the country.” Thompson believes his team is what sets Coast Radio apart from others and is eager to share their enthusiasm for their mission. “ I am very proud of our staff, not only for what they do daily on the radio but also what they do in the community. 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