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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2017 Local ‘Red Kettle’ campaign entering final week The Salvation Army “Red Kettle” Bell Ringing campaign is beginning its final week with its $25,000 goal in sight. Red Kettle Campaign Coordinator Sam Spayd said as of this morning, it’s on track to exceed its $18,000 level heading into the final week. “With six more days of bell ringing, we could reach our goal,” Spayd said. “The aver- age day’s totals so far have been between $600 and $800. Reaching our $25,000 goal is doable.” Spayd said the main thing the campaign needs at this point are volunteers to be bell ringers. “We have five active kettles and if we man these for eight hours per day, that’s 40 hours of bell ringing per day,” Spayd said. “And with six more days there are 240 hours available to reach our goal.” Spayd said he is asking for two hours of time each day from volunteers. “Two hours isn’t much, but it can make a big difference. Even the busiest among us can hopefully find two hours to volunteer in the spirit of Christmas.” Ninety percent of all money donated will be used within Western Lane County. To volunteer or make a donation, contact Spayd at 541-991-6139. Santa to visit Justice today The Florence Police Auxiliary will host Santa Claus at the Florence Justice Center, Ninth and Greenwood streets, today from 3 to 5 p.m. Children will be able to select a toy and have their pic- ture taken with Santa. Anyone who would like to donate a new, unwrapped toy for pre-teens or early teens can drop them off at the Justice Center before Dec. 15. The Justice Center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 3 A Florence among finalists for ‘Main Street: Season 3’ Small Business Revolution announced its top 10 finalists Tuesday, Dec. 12, and Florence was included among them. This means that Florence is still in the running and has a chance to receive $500,000 in revitalization assistance to be split between six local busi- nesses. On top of the funds received, Florence would also be fea- tured in Main Street Season 3, which streams nation-wide on Hulu. A team from the Small Business Revolution (SBR) will be visiting all of the top 10 finalists throughout the month of January to collect more information about the towns, the people in them and the local business community. Florence can expect visitors from the SBR team Jan. 3-4. A welcome reception will be held Wednesday, Jan. 3, at the Florence Event Center from 5 Business Revolution to address the town, mingle and get to know the community. After the town visits, the top 10 will be narrowed down to two or three finalists, which will be announced at the begin- ning of February. After that, there will be a national vote that will deter- mine the winner. Community members and all Oregonians are invited to share what they like about Florence on social media, utilizing the hashtag #MyFlorence and tag- ging @smbizrevolution. Seasons 1 and 2 of the Small Business Revolution Main Street series can be seen on Hulu or at www.deluxe.com /small-business-revolution COURTESY PHOTO /main-street. For more information, con- Representatives from Small Business Revolution will be in tact Ellen Huntingdon at ellen. Florence Jan. 3 and 4, with a public welcome scheduled huntingdon@opbc.com or call at the Florence Events Center on Jan. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. her at 541-902-1509. to 7 p.m. It will be an opportu- nity for the host of Small H ap p y 10 5 th , E s s ie M ur p hy ! F lorence resident Essie Murphy (center) celebrates her 105th birthday today. Her daughter Peggy Meyer (right) said the com- munity is throwing her three par- ties to commemorate her big day. Murphy also chose to get her hair set by the stylists at About U Hair and Nail Salon. “She’s pretty active,” Meyer said. “She works out twice a week with her person- al trainer, and likes reading her Kindle and playing cards.” Murphy came to Florence to live near Meyer, and retains her independ- ence. Before she retired at 83, Murphy worked as a secretary. “She went from big ledger books to computers. She went through so much. It’s heart and gratitude that’s helped her live this long,” Meyer said. Oh, How We Miss You Son! Edmund L. Bower 12-19-58 to 2-05-04 CHANTELLE MEYER/ SIUSLAW NEWS Watershed Council honors Jim Grano with ‘Spirit’ See Jim for your auto sales needs! 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 The Siuslaw Watershed Council (SWC) has recognized and honored Jim Grano with its Spirit of Siuslaw Award for 2017. The Award is given annually by the SWC's Board of Directors to an individual or organization who makes out- standing contributions to health of the communities in the Siuslaw watershed. $9.50 | $8.50 Sen/Student/Military | $8 Matinees Before 2 | $7.50 Child | $6.50 Members | Performing Arts: $19/$15/$10 DECEMBER 15 - 21 FERDINAND – Classic novel brought to life PG 108 MIN – “Goofy, charming, faithful to its sweet source material, and all while advancing the standard “Be yourself” message with fresh challenges to gender expectations.” 4.5/5 *’s FRI 15 1:20 PM 3:40 PM 6:20 PM 8:30 PM SAT 16 10:50 AM 2:35 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM 9:00 PM SUN 17 1:20 PM 3:40 PM 6:20 PM 8:40 PM MON 18 1:20 PM 3:40 PM 6:20 PM 9:00 PM TUE 19 1:20 PM 3:40 PM 6:20 PM 9:00 PM THE GREATEST SHOWMAN PG 105 MIN – Hugh Jackman as PT Barnum Original musical that celebrates the birth of show business & illustrates the genius of PT Barnum WED 20 THU 21 1:10 PM 3:40 PM 9:00 PM 1:10 PM 3:40 PM 9:00 PM 1:10 PM 3:40 PM 6:30 PM 9:35 PM 12:25 PM 3:40 PM 6:30 PM 9:35 PM PG-13 119 MIN – Stars Duane Johnson “It’s an entertaining, engaging, colourful picture in its own right.” Screen International LADY BIRD – 4 Globe noms! Best Picture, Actress 12:50 PM 12:50 PM 12:30 PM 12:50 PM 12:50 PM 3:30 PM R 93 MIN - “It is smart without being smug, insightful without being condescending, funny 6:30 PM without being mean-spirited, genuinely moving.” 9:10 PM 3:30 PM 6:30 PM 9:10 PM 3:30 PM 6:10 PM 9:10 PM 3:30 PM 6:30 PM 9:10 PM 3:30 PM 6:30 PM 9:10 PM 1:10 PM 4:00 PM 6:10 PM 8:55 PM 1:30 PM 4:00 PM 6:40 PM 1:10 PM 4:00 PM 6:10 PM 8:45 PM 1:10 PM 4:00 PM 6:40 PM 9:00 PM 1:10 PM 4:00 PM 6:40 PM 9:00 PM 12:00 PM 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:45 PM 12:20 PM 2:45 PM 6:00 PM 8:30 PM 12:20 PM 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:45 PM 12:20 PM 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:45 PM 12:10 PM 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:45 PM 12:10 PM 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:45 PM SAT 16 SUN 17 MON 18 TUE 19 WED 20 THU 21 THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS 12:00 PM STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI 3:00 PM PG-13 150 MIN. – “Easily its most exciting iteration in decades — the first flat-out terrific “Star 6:00 PM Wars” movie since “The Empire Strikes Back.” LAT 8:45 PM Events & Performing Arts: NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: FOLLIES FRI 15 IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE SUNDAY MONDAY DECEMBER 16 DECEMBER 17 DECEMBER 18 Cloudy Cloudy 49°F 39°F 52°F 43°F TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY DECEMBER 19 DEMBER 20 DECEMBER 21 DECEMBER 22 Mostly Cloudy Rain Showers Showers Partly Cloudy 53°F 44°F 51°F 40°F 50°F 37°F 48°F 33°F 48°F 31°F We will hand wash your car and vacuum the inside. It’s not considered a “detail” but it is a nice, quick spruce up for your car all for $59.95. Bring your car in with this weather ad and we will give you $5 off your fi rst wash! Gift cards make the perfect present! We offer shrinkwrap as well! We are your ONE STOP Auto Care Center 11:00 AM Locally owned and community minded! 6:00 PM 180 MIN – The holiday classic 130 MIN – Kiwanis Fundraiser! SATURDAY ers throughout the state, includ- ing myself, and serves as a role model for teaching science. He encourages students and teach- ers to look at the natural world with a curious eye.” The Siuslaw Watershed Council also recognized Jim for years of dedicated service on the SWC's Executive Board of Directors, beginning near the Council's inception in 1997 and continuing through 2007. Jim's work to foster natural resources learning and stew- ardship among our students, has made a lasting impression in watershed conservation and in our beautiful Siuslaw region. We are now offering CAR WASHES. 180 MIN – Imelda Staunton shines ROYAL OPERA BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER ties to area students, writing grants that provided funding for students to get outside and learn watershed sciences on- site and from professionals that were dedicated to sharing their knowledge. “Grano has organized and led hundreds of field trips (likely over 1,000) which have impacted thousands of students and raised likely over $100,000's to provide unique experiences for our youth and teacher,” Marohl said. “Jim's impact on education doesn't end with the students of Siuslaw, Mapleton and Reedsport. Jim has been an inspiration to numerous teach- 12:25 PM 3:15 PM 3:15 PM 6:10 PM 6:10 PM 9:10 PM 9:10 PM JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE PG 104 MIN – With Dan Stevens, Christopher Plummer. “A surprisingly fresh movie about a story we all know very well.” Toronto Star Jim Grano was a science teacher for many years in the Mapleton and Siuslaw School Districts. In 1995, he started the Stream Team program in the Siuslaw School District, and the program is now in its 22nd year. “Jim had a passion for the outdoors and saw a need to educate students in environ- mental studies,” Current Siuslaw Middle School Principal Andy Marohl said. Jim retired from classroom teaching in 2007, but did not stop in his efforts to educate the region's youth. He recruited and united partners to provide field-based learning opportuni- 12:30 PM 6:30 PM Box Office opens 30 min. prior to 1 st Film | 1930 HWY 101 | www.citylightscinemas.com | Times: 541-305-0014 4515 Hwy. 101 N., Florence • 541-997-5049 AJ and Megan Shervin, Owners Open Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
