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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2017 11 A Grange awards Scholarships ‘Inside Out’ exhibit features local cartoonist Don COURTESY PHOTO Ada Grange #570 awarded three $500 Harley Huff Sr. Memorial Scholarships to (L-R) Jack Pickell, Andrew Rannow and Brogan Cornish, all seniors at Siuslaw High School, who were chosen based on their excellent com- munity service projects and activities. The Gallery Above been recognized by The Silver Lining The New Yorker Boutique will be hosting Magazine, Mad the Second Saturday Magazine, Marvel Gallery Tour, with a Comics and champagne and hors Hallmark Cards. d’oeuvre reception for “He is just one of exceptional cartoonist the reasons that and artist, Don, on June makes Florence such 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. an exceptional place Don will actually be to reside,” said drawing and composing Fleenor. his new cartoons during Don is all about the reception for all to the ability to make enjoy and watch the cre- people laugh at life ative process unfold. and themselves. He A card table will be has been heard say- set up and ready for his ing that he likes to exceptional humor to be draw cartoons turned into finished car- because he wants to COURTESY PHOTO toons right before visi- bring happiness and Cartoonist Don works on one of his cre- laughter to all who tors’ eyes. “His drawing not only ations, now on exhibit at the Gallery see his work. enliven your spirit but Above Silver Lining. Don’s subject mat- your mouth and cheeks ter depicts normal hurt from laughing so much,” laughter pouring down from everyday life from The New said gallery owner Kimberly the upstairs Gallery Above.” Yorker and Mad Magazine Don’s freelance work has genre to current American life Fleenor. “I continually hear today. “His captions are perfectly placed, suited and written for each drawing. His characters are reminiscent of the cartoons from all of our childhoods,” Fleenor said. The cartoon captioning con- test is going strong and all are welcome to participate. The winner will receive a gift cer- tificate from LoveJoy’s or from the Silver Lining Boutique. “We look forward to sharing this unique artistic show, com- plete with champagne, coffee and appetizers for all art enthu- siasts and anybody that enjoys a good laugh,” Fleenor said. “I guarantee you will feel better and more light hearted after participating in this show. Life is great and so is Don's art- work.” The Gallery Above the Silver Lining Boutique is at 2217 Highway 101. Soroptimists award $33,000 in scholarships Soroptimist International Club of Florence awarded $33,000 in scholarships and awards to eight young women from Siuslaw High School dur- ing the school’s Scholarship Night Presentation on May 25. This is the most that the Florence Club has ever award- ed. From the fundraisers, espe- cially Bras for a Cause, along with other fundraisers, the club was able to present awards to a record number of students. Scholarship chairperson Nancy Boskett and member Carol Bennett presided during the presentation. COURTESY PHOTO This year’s scholarships went to eight young women from Siuslaw High School. VOICE YOUR OPINION! Write a Letter to the Editor today. Email Editor@TheSiuslawNews.com. It’s Garage SaleTime!!!! Friday, June 9th, 4-7pm Saturday - Monday, June 10-12 10am-6pm 5 0-80% OFF S ELECTED M ERCHANDISE Come early for best selections on New & Used Women Clothing and Shoes, Accessories and Jewelry! We’re located at the F LORENCE P LAYHOUSE Corner of 1st and Laurel, Old Town Florence SSD to host ‘Twilight’ program updates Siuslaw School District Twilight Afterschool Pro- gram Director Lisa Utz will be hosting ongoing advisory group meetings to update the community on Twilight pro- grams, and to gather input and feedback for program development and improve- ment. The district would like to hear from parents and fami- lies, students, teachers, com- munity members and busi- nesses. The district needs mem- bers of the community to make known their support of current “Twilight” school programs. The following dates and times have been scheduled for open forum meetings through the end of year: Thursday, June 8 at 5 p.m. at Siuslaw Elementary Library Tuesday, June 13 at 4 p.m. at Siuslaw SD District Office For more information con- tact Twilight Programs Office at 541-997-5462. LCC to host instructors workshop Lane Community College Florence Center’s Continuing Education program will hold an informational workshop for community members interested in teaching non- credit courses. Community members are invited to attend one of two workshops planned for 10 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. on Monday, June 12, on campus at 3149 Oak St. Prior teaching experience is not required, but extensive knowledge, experience and passion in the content area is necessary. For more information, contact Marsha Sills at 541- 997-8444, ext. 4825 or email her at sillsm@lanecc.edu.
