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6A | SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018 | SIUSLAW NEWS There was no largo in Vivace Pittsburgh, Pa., where, in addition to singing and songwriting, he breeds horses. The quartet was accompanied by Mike Bell on piano and Elyse Jacob- son on violin. The vocalists soloed and harmo- nized together and in pairs. True to their name, they began with songs in Italian — “Santa Lucia,” the traditional Neapolitan song; Courage’s love aria, “O Mi Babbino Caro” from Puccini’s “Gianni Schicchi” opera; and “Caru- so,” by Lucio Dalla, a song about the last days of Enrico Caruso, the iconic Italian tenor. But the vocalists were multilingual. The sopranos demonstrated their fa- cility with French in the “The Flower Duet” from the opera “Lakmé” by Leo Delibes. Songs in English included “Stars” from “Les Miserables,” the title song from “Phantom of the Opera” and the Beatles’ “Yesterday.” The quartet concluded the first set with a sort of competition, a pop-clas- Vivace Review by Burney Garelick for SEAcoast Entertainment Association T here was nothing lugubrious, plodding or slow about Vivace’s performance May 24 at the Florence Events Center. True to its musical meaning, Vivace delighted the crowd with a variety of lively songs from its classical and pop repertoire. This was the final concert in SEA- coast Entertainment Association’s (SEA) 2017-18 season series. Season tickets will go on sale Aug. 1 SEA’s next season, which begins in October. Vivace includes four vocalists—so- pranos Melody Courage and Tiffany Desrosiers, baritone tenor Gabri- el Macdonald and tenor Joel Ros. Courage, Desrosiers and Macdonald studied music in British Columbia, Canada, and Courage has a degree in Opera Performance. Ros hails from THREAT from page 1A Grzeskowiak found that in the past, if the possibility of a student bringing harm to them- selves or others arose, class- mates or individuals from the community reported the issues to school staff for counseling. “After the school closure in North Bend (in April), there’s probably a student who thinks they can get a day off of school by just scrawling graffiti on the wall,” Grzeskowiak said. “In es- sence, it’s the same as pulling a fire alarm in a full theater. They’re causing a public haz- ard.” Still, officials are taking con- tinual precautions. Students were searched as they entered the school Wednesday morning, including the students’ back- packs and pockets. Those types of searches will be not carried out on a regular basis, but new long-term restrictions have been put in place. Once a student arrives in the morning, they are required to place their backpack directly in their locker, where it will remain until the end of the day. Only materials directly related to class are permitted to be carried by students during school hours. If a student does have a backpack out during the school day, they will be searched. Lockers are also subject to random searches if deemed necessary. In addition, students are dis- allowed from leaving classrooms sical battle of interpre- tations of “Sole Mio,” the Italian evergreen by Giovanni Capur- ro. It was now or never as Desrosiers and Ros rushed to sing the pop version, while Courage and Macdonald deliv- ered the elegant classical version. The singers left it to the crowd to choose. The foursome re- turned with a haunting “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen. Desrosiers delivered songs by Mariah Carey and Celine Dion, while Ros sang Josh Groban’s “You Raise Me Up” by Irish-Norwe- gian duo Secret Garden. Elvis didn’t escape the repertoire with his hit, “Can’t Help Falling in Love with You,” sung by Desrosiers and Macdonald. The concert concluded with “Nessun Dorma,” the aria from Puc- cini’s opera “Turandot” and one of the best known tenor arias in the genre. The big surprise of the second set when courses are in session, un- less medically necessary. “This will go on until we can figure out who is the person who is causing the fear,” Grzeskowiak said. “I’m not going to say we’ll continue this through the end of the year. Most kids come in, and there are not a lot of backpacks anyway. Most kids are toting by hand.” In the meantime, authorities are scouring social media and speaking with students and school staff to track down the perpetrator, which is believed to be a student at the school. If or when the student is found, they will face suspen- sion and expulsion, followed by possible criminal charges by local authorities. Threatening a was the stunning duet between Jacob- son and Bell. The violinist and pianist performed a lively arrangement of varying tempos. These sterling musi- cians had us yearning for more. But it was time to say Buona Notte — Good Night, Florence, City of Rho- dodendrons. The witty and affable performers left the stage to a standing ovation. A good time was had by all as the sun set on SEA’s 2017-18 concert sea- son. Ciao, Vivace. It was a pleasure! school is a Class A misdemean- or in Oregon and can result in up to $6,250 in fines and up to a year in jail. “They’re inciting fear in the community with this immature stunt,” Grzeskowiak said. After the school was searched Tuesday night, Siuslaw Middle School Principal Andy Marohl sent out a recorded message to parents regarding the incident. The decision to do so was not taken lightly. “We’re never going to look and say, ‘It’s just graffiti,’ then turn away from it,” Grzeskowiak said. “So, we look at it, run through the evaluation, do the search, and let parents know.” Grzeskowiak also hopes that by releasing information, those THIS WEEK Health students fundraise for June conference ON THE Stephanie Rogers’ Health Occupations Students (HOSA) Program students are holding a yard sale and raffle fundraiser this weekend to raise money to send six students to Texas to compete in June. “The fundraiser will allow us to send students to the international conference to compete in the HOSA International Lead- ership Conference in Dallas, Texas,” Rogers said. The HOSA students, also called “Future Health Professionals,” were invited to attend the June 27 to 30 conference this summer. So far, the students have raised about $6,700 of the needed $11,400. “We are trying desperately to save every penny to send the six students to Texas to compete,” Rogers said. The yard sale will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 26, and Sunday, May 27, at 5412 Brownings Corners Road in Florence. For more information, call 419-631-1656. with knowledge of the threat will step forward. There have been at least 84 threats made to schools in 2018, according an April 11 article by North Bend newspaper The World, with incidences occur- ring in Mapleton, North Bend and Roseburg. “I hope this is not the new normal,” Grzeskowiak said. “I hope it will get back to the point where kids can go to school and feel safe. Unfortunately, for the immediate future, people’s nerves are a little raw. People are really sensitive, and schools are going to be on the lookout for students that are in some state of distress who are looking to harm themselves or others. We’re going to maintain vigi- lance on our end.” To help avoid continuing threats, Grzeskowiak hopes that parents will remain actively in- volved in their children’s lives. “They need to be talking to their children about how they’re feeling, what’s going on with their friends, and actively look- ing at what’s going on with their social media,” Grzeskowiak said. “Have an open dialogue with their kids about what is and isn’t acceptable social behavior. “If a kid is angry or depressed, we have some resources to help those kids. But if we don’t know about it, and the parent doesn’t know about it, and it builds and it builds, the kids will end up harming themselves or others. Communication is key.” COAST A Weekly Listing of Community Events in the Florence Area Submit all Events Information via Email to PressReleases@TheSiuslawNews.com Yard Sale and Raffle Fundraiser for Siuslaw High School Health Occupation Students 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to public 5412 Brownings Corners Rd. Tuesdays Yoga for Pain Management & Easeful Body Sponsored by PeaceHealth Peace Harbor 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free and drop-ins welcome Lane Community College Florence Center 21st annual Crafts on the Coast Spring Arts & Crafts Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to public Yachats Commons 440 Highway 101 Florence Farmers Market 3 to 7 p.m. Open to public Kingwood and Bay streets “Midnight in Florence” Literary Salon 6 to 8 p.m. Open to public FRAA Arts Center CJReditor@gmail.com Wednesdays Points of Grace Community Acupuncture Experience relief from pain and stress 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations appreciated 1845 Highway 126 Music Matters Benefit Concert With FloTones, CROW & Miles To Go Quintet 7 p.m. Tickets required Florence Events Center May 26 Monthly meeting for Central Oregon Coast British Car Club 9 a.m. breakfast 10 a.m. meeting Florence Golf Links (formerly Sand Pines Golf) Clubhouse May 27 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to public 5412 Brownings Corners Rd. 21st annual Crafts on the Coast Spring Arts & Crafts Festival 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to public Yachats Commons 440 Highway 101 Music Matters Benefit Concert With FloTones, CROW & Miles To Go Quintet 3 p.m. Tickets required Florence Events Center May 28 Florence Elks Memorial Day Service 9 a.m. for donuts and coffee 10 a.m. for service Open to public Florence Elks Lodge Broker Your goals are my top priority. Let’s get together! Call, Text or Email Cell: 541-505-1180 Call 541-997-8104, Florence Antiques & Coast Jewelers COAST REAL ESTATE jmirvis@charter.net Florence, Oregon June 3 36th annual Elliott Fun Bass Tournament Presented by the Florence Siuslaw Lions Club Darlings Marina and RV Resort 541-997-8108 Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library Book Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to public Siuslaw Public Library Phone (541) 997-9497 1234 Rhododendron Dr / Florence County Transfer & Recycling 541-997-5691 541-361-9080 Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library Book Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to public Siuslaw Public Library Auto, Home, Life, Business Flood, Antique Auto, RV’s Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Supplements Health Insurance CCB# 55030 Awards • Plaques • Name Badges Gifts • Signage • Glassware June 2 We buy, sell and consign quality estate/heirloom jewelry & furniture. Gold, silver, platinum jewelry with precious & semi precious stones. Alva@CBCoast.com U.S. Coast Guard Station Siuslaw River Change of Command Ceremony Master Chief Boatswain’s Mate Timothy Tregoning will be relieved by Senior Chief Boatswain’s Mate Joseph Niles 10 a.m. By invitation only U.S. Coast Guard Station Siuslaw River 36th annual Elliott Fun Bass Tournament Presented by the Florence Siuslaw Lions Club Darlings Marina and RV Resort 541-997-8108 ESTATE JEWELRY AND ANTIQUE FURNITURE!!! 541-997-7777 100 Hwy. 101, Florence, OR CUSTOM ENGRAVING & CUTTING June 1 21st annual Fore Kids! Golf Classic Fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration required Ocean Dunes Golf Links Memorial Day Service 1 p.m. Open to public Veterans Memorial Park Yard Sale and Raffle Fundraiser for Siuslaw High School Health Occupation Students Alva Bracey Lane Community College Closed No classes will be held and no services will be available, unless otherwise announced by a department or pro- gram, in honor of Memorial Day Lane Community College Florence Center lanecc.edu/calendars/academic- calendar Glass For Every Purpose Commerical • Residential Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly, One Time Pick-Up. 1780 Kingwood St. Easy curb side recycling program- No additional costs to our customers. 5078 Coastwood Lane 541-997-8526 Call us at 541-997-8233 Visit rivercal.org for more calendar events.
