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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2018 Port A PRIL F LORENCE F EST from 1A Huntington said. “I know that it was probably a hard decision for the commission- ers, and their concern is the port. The decision to find a port manager is something they don’t take lightly. They want to do the right thing. It’s going to be a position that affects this port for years to come.” The appointment of a commissioner as interim manager is not unheard of and was needed in this case, the commissioners felt, because of McClure’s imme- diate departure. Having someone with knowledge of the port as interim is particu- larly important in this active period, as Rhody Days quick- ly approaches, and the port’s yearly budget comes due. “We’re coming up on this time of the year, and think we’re going to need some time to put some things together,” Commissioner Mike Buckwald said. “I think it’s important.” Huntington will not receive benefits during his tenure, though he will work full time in the temporary position, making an hourly wage equivalent to the man- Interim Port Manager Dave Huntington ager’s posted salary, which equals $31.25 and hour. He will not be voting in any Port of Siuslaw Board of Commissioners issues as long as he is interim director. Huntington, who owns HuntingFish Charters, a guide and charter service that takes people fishing in the river and offshore, initially joined the port commission- ers because he had concerns with the Port of Siuslaw’s direction and wanted to get involved. “It’s more of a community port than anything else,” Huntington said. “I’ve grown up here. I’ve been dealing with this port since I was a kid, and it’s always been important to me.” The Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) is very excited to invite all artists to participate in the second annu- al FlorenceFest to be held at the Florence Events Center on April 27 and 28, 2018. Last year’s event was a huge success as over 700 peo- ple attended. FRAA sold almost 40 percent of the art selected. This year’s event, which will feature two days of jazz, art and wine, will be highlighted by talented jazz musicians and outstanding wine from some of the best wineries throughout the state. Selection for the exhibit will be made by Margaret Prentice, who is an accomplished painter and printmaker and has curated numerous exhibitions through- out the Northwest. She is cur- rently Professor Emeritus in the Art Department at the 11 A EXTENDS CALL TO ARTISTS University of Oregon, where she taught drawing, intaglio, and relief printmaking, paper- making a n d a r t i s t ’s books for 26 years. H e r original prints are included in the b o o k “Contemporary Print-making in the Northwest” published by Craftsman House. She has exhibited her work in over 250 collections nationally and internationally. Her work may be found in over 55 public collections including the Houghton Library and Harvard Uni- versity, Dartmouth Univers- ity, Northwestern University, the National Library of New Zealand and the Getty Mus- eum Collection, among others. H e r paintings are cur- rently repre- sented by White L o t u s Gallery i n Eugene. This year, FRAA will be expanding the awards. The selection committee will select three overall winners with cash prizes: First place = $1,000 Second place = $500 Third place = $250 In addition, three separate cash awards of $250 each will be given for outstanding work in 2D, 3D and photography. There will also be a “People’s Choice” selection, which will be awarded based on votes of those in attendance. Selected artists can also continue to exhibit their work at the Florence Events Center in Galleries 1 and 5 through the end of May. For additional details and to submit an entry, go to the Café website: www.callforentry.org. This is a well-respected and profes- sional site for managing entries. It is easy to register and there is no charge for artists to use Café’s website. The deadline for entries is March 18, 2018. This is an opportunity to be part of a very successful event. If you have any questions, contact FRAAFlorenceFest@gmail. com. Rhododendron Society to hear about shade gardens The Siuslaw Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society (ARS) has its next meeting on Tuesday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101. This free event features coffee and cookies and Get Wild from 1A Pierson continued, “Dina was one of those people who was looking for a way to do something for the whole region and she had these ideas and thoughts about the out- doors and education. Since she has a great Rolodex of people she knows, it helped this get started pretty quick- ly.” Vision Quest’s mission is to offer programs and experi- ences that reflect the diversity of the Siuslaw region’s natu- ral environment. As part of the Siuslaw Vision, volun- teers under Pavlis came together to focus on outdoor education for community members and people beyond the region. The initiative’s programming includes part- ners from LCC Florence Center, Oregon State Parks, Siuslaw Public Library and a social environment. This month’s topic is shade gardens, with information from Seabright Gardens. So you have lots of shade and don’t know what to grow. There is a fix for that! Hostas, ferns and epimediums are just three groups of plants that will prosper under that oak tree or in the shade of the neighbors house. Hostas are super hardy easy to grow shade plants that have little care issues. Ferns come in many shapes and sizes and add a peaceful and fresh look to the landscape. Epimediums are like little harbingers of spring; many shoot forth from the ground in February and immediately cover themselves with cute lit- tle columbine type flowers. the U.S. Forest Service who want to bring high-quality, free programming about the outdoors. “When we first met, we realized that a lot of people — like me, and I’ve lived here a few years — are still trying to ‘live like a local,’” Pierson said. “These programs will be a point of enjoyment for both our residents and new people to get introduced and figure out everything they wish they knew. And we’re hoping to get some folks from the val- ley to come and engage.” Vision Quest plans to have a dual component to each month’s program, both indoor and outdoor. The March 17 and 18 programs will look at whales, since Oregon’s Whale Watch Week is officially March 24 to 31. “Park Ranger Parsons is going to be at Cape Perpetua literally showing people how to use binoculars to spot whales on Sunday,” Pierson said. “We’re super excited about that one, since it’s going to be hands-on and kids will be able to come,” Pavlis said. “I’ve heard the whales are early this year, that they’re already coming through. People said they’ve already had lots of sightings, so we’re hopeful that we’ll have good sightings, too.” On April 21 and 22, Vision Quest will learn “All About Birds” with the Cascade Raptor Center and then go on a half-mile birdwatching hike on the Lagoon Trail at Siltcoos Lake. On May 12 and 13, “Tracks in the Sand” will look at wildlife in the Oregon dunes and the tracks animals make. Pavlis will lead this program. Future Get Wild topics will depend on input from a sur- vey Vision Quest plans to run, but Pavlis said the group has a whole list of ideas. These including trail and “hidden hikes;” river exploration starting in the Upriver com- munity; foraging for edibles and learning how to cook and prepare them; geology of the area featuring agates and fos- sils; and the history of log- ging in the region. “I can see these topics just rotating forevermore, both in terms of attracting people from the valley and hoping our kids get educated in out- door stuff,” Pierson said. “We wanted these programs to be a little bit different — by hav- ing one at the cinemas, bring- ing in the raptor center, and having food and drink avail- able at some of them — to spice things up so people aren’t coming to the same talk they always come to.” Even the indoor compo- nents of the Get Wild series will be interactive, such as cracking open the right rocks to find fossils or meeting a raptor in person. Currently, Vision Quest is able to run through a grant from Western Lane Community Foundation and Siuslaw Vision’s funds, but it is looking for ways to access other grants or sources of income. Some of that will come through partnerships already in the works with other groups that focus on the coast’s natural resources. “Once people meet us and see our energy, there might be more opportunity for connec- tions,” Pavlis said. “They need to know about us, too.” For more information about Vision Quest’s upcoming programs, visit www. f a c e b o o k . c o m / visionquestlivelearnexplore/ and rivercal.org. 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 . 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