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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2017 ReVision from 1A and work with partner agencies to acquire additional funding. The agency will also perform right of way services and fund and acquire easements. The City of Florence will conduct ongoing maintenance of the streetscape improvement parts of the project, as well as receiving federal funding that FURA is responsible to match. It will also grant easements. “What we’re pulling off with this 101 ReVision involves a lot of moving parts, a lot of partnerships and something new,” said Councilor Joshua Greene, who also chairs FURA. He said that ODOT Area 5 Manager Frannie Brindle was a “champion for the city’s cause.” “What we are doing as a community is something that Eclipse from 1A During the meeting, the group also discussed 2,000 sets of protective sunglasses that were donated by Western Lane and Florence Eye Clinic for use during the eclipse. Jam from 1A Bergman and other board members joined Greene last year on a tour of Florence. The introductory excursion was highlighted by stops at the events center, Historic Old Town and other local attrac- has not been done in the state in the way that we’re doing it. A lot of eyeballs are watching, some hopeful and some tenta- tive,” Greene said. “This is really a methodology that other small, rural communities can embrace in the future.” City councilors unanimously voted to authorize Reynolds to sign the IGAs. FURA also approved moving forward. Messmer said ReVision Florence now will get a project number from the federal gov- ernment, so billing can begin on the project. “It is very exciting to be making history with ODOT,” Reynolds said. Florence City Council meets next on Monday, Aug. 7. A ten- tative meeting scheduled for July 31 will not be held, as no one involved in the Florence Planning Commission’s Helping Hands Coalition deci- sion filed an appeal by the set Y ACHATS Yachats is recognizing two special anniversaries this month. One hundred years ago, the U.S. Post Office changed the town’s name from Oceanview to Yachats. Fifty years ago, the City of Yachats was incorporated. Thus, the “50/100 Anniversary.” On the weekend of July 15 to 16, Yachats will observe and celebrate these events with the Yachats 50/100 Anniversary Celebration and a Sunday Community Picnic. The celebration will include displays, slideshows, presentations, live music, a guided community art proj- ect, photo and picnic. The displays and multi- media presentations will be in the Yachats Commons, 441 Highway 101N, all weekend. On Sunday, at 11:30 a.m. area residents and guests will gather for an “all-Yachats” photo, just north of the picnic shelter. The picnic will follow at noon, and you may see some iconic Yachats historical fig- ures walking around in period costume. These protective glasses will be distributed beginning in August at the Western Lane Ambulance District, at 410 Ninth St., Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue Station No. 1, 2625 Highway 101, Siuslaw Public Library, the chamber and other community locations. tions. The visitors were espe- cially impressed with the tour of the facilities at the events center. Florence’s natural beauty also amazed the group. They were intrigued by the possibility of recreating the success they had achieved in Lincoln City. Bergman, an engaging and charismatic individual, was CELEBRATES ITS excited by the opportunity to be part of creating a new music fes- tival for the Florence communi- ty. “This town is ripe for this type of a festival. You have the perfect venue to stage such an event and the location is spec- tacular, which will be a great asset when recruiting musicians THE VAN FANS ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL Saturday, July 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Florence Events Center. COURTESY PHOTO Event planners are inviting people to dress up as someone associated with the town’s story, or to dress in a style from any of the past 100 years. Some of those well-known Yachats characters might even still be living and at the picnic themselves! Will they recognize each other? People may bring your own picnic lunch and take advan- tage of the chance to visit with neighbors, but hot dogs, hamburgers, condiments, plates and utensils will pro- vided by the city at no charge (for as long as supplies last). Local chefs are also sup- plying free desserts. The rest of the picnic is on your own (bring your own drinks, salad, chips or favorite summer dish). No alcohol is allowed. Live music, another sum- mer thing we all love, high- lights the chance to celebrate two very historical moments. For additional details, visit yachats.org or goyachats.com. to perform here,” he said. “This is a great location to begin building the support and groundwork for a festival that could eventually become a major entry in the summer music scene on the whole west coast.” The Jam was presented in three parts over two days. The first show was Friday night and was arranged as an informal dis- cussion interspersed with per- formances by the all-star jazz players assembled by band- leader and clarinetist extraordi- naire Ken Peplowski. Bass player Dave Captein and drummer Gary Hobbs are longtime residents of the north- west. They have played and recorded with artists from all points on the jazz spectrum. Both have also taught music at the University of Oregon. The most recognizable name on the program was comedian and pianist Pete Barbutti, who has been performing for more than 50 years, notably with 1970s television icons Johnny Carson, Merv Griffin and Mike Douglas. Barbutti’s comedic stylings were familiar to the crowd and very well received. There were also accom- plished players from the younger generation at the Jam as Aaron Johnson, originally from Coos Bay and now resid- ing in New York, played sax and clarinet alongside seasoned per- former Peplowski. Piano player Ehud Asherie also resides in the Big Apple, after spending the early years of his childhood in Italy. Both younger men acquitted themselves well in the extensive musical interplay that was cen- tral to all the performances. The Saturday afternoon per- formance was free and geared specifically to young people. A small group of youngsters came forward and interacted with the pros, leading to what Greene referred to as his personal high- light of the Jam. “The high point of the week- end for me was the Saturday afternoon kid’s performance. The show began with a young people’s parade, led by Ken Peplowski. There were three young people that remained on stage after the parade that were amazing,” he said. “One of them drummed with Gary and one of them went note for note with Clairdee, our incredible vocal- ist. So now, these children’s lives will be changed forever, because of those few moments on stage with those profession- als. It was truly amazing.” One of the participating youths was Nyah Vollmar. Vollmar is a 13-year-old that is set to start eighth-grade in the fall. Her time on stage Saturday was short but memorable, as she sang and “scatted” with Clairdee. “I was kind of nervous, but it was really fun,” Vollmar said. “I got a chance to meet the musi- cians backstage and they were really nice. I had a great time talking with them.” Vollmar, who occasionally duets with Florence jazz great Maree Beers, participates with Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops (CROW) and takes acting and singing lessons. “I love music,” she said. “I think it is really cool and I think I want to do something with music when I get older, I’m just not sure what yet.” The Saturday evening per- formances were the most well attended of the Jam and show- cased songs from what is referred to as “The Great American Songbook.” Greene relayed the senti- ments of the musicians, stating that the group was impressed with the attention and familiari- ty with the song list performed that was evidenced by the crowds. Peplowski also mentioned that the musicians who took part in the first night were not dis- couraged by the somewhat understated turnout for the per- formances. “It is up to us to plant a seed and water it a little. Hopefully that seed will take root and keep growing over the next couple of years as it continues to grow, like we did at the Siletz,” Peplowski said. “I think the community will embrace what Joshua is trying to do here and this will become a major sum- mer event.” HARDWARE We are serving: • Homemade pie and cake (a la mode of course) • Hot and Cold beverages • Homemade candies and breads GUN l a t o T ION T A ID LIQU LE SA ! NOW Sponsored by: Th e Friends of Florence Van Fans (a non-political volunteer organization). All proceeds support the vans, which transport cancer patients daily to Eugene and Springfi eld for radiation treatment. Vans run fi ve days a week free of charge, and all workers are volunteers. Ice Cream compliments of Bj’s Ice Cream ff o % 20 ms all fi rear Dunes Village Shopping Center Highway 126 at Highway 101 Florence 541-997-8024 Local Pet Care Guide Linda’s Pet Grooming “Pet Stop” Linda Wheeler Owner/Groomer Full Service Dogs & Cats (541) 902-7622 4456 Hwy. 101 • Florence, OR 97439 35+ years experience ...need a friend? MEET BOB The name’s Bob. I’m a spunky Manx with a BIG personality. I love to play as much as I love to nap. I’m FIV positive so I need a home with no other pets please! ANNIVERSARY Historic Yachats Oregon in 1953 Please, come spend a relaxing aft ernoon, enjoy the ice cream, and do something that will help a neighbor or friend. Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door. 50/100 7 A If you would like to meet Milo or any of his friends, please visit us at: OREGON COAST HUMANE SOCIETY 2840 Rhododendron Drive • Florence • 541-997-4277 www.oregoncoasthumane.org This message brought to you by: Siuslaw News 148 Maple St., PO Box 10, Florence, OR 97439 (541) 997-3441 • www.thesiuslawnews.com
