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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 | 9A Siuslaw High School student to become ‘Oregon Ambassador of Music’ Oregon State University’s (OSU) School of Arts and Com- munications/Music has extend- ed an invitation to Lizbeth Gar- cia-Galvan to participate in its music tour of Europe in the sum- mer of 2019. “Oregon Ambassadors of Mu- sic” is an honor choir and band comprised of some of Oregon’s finest high school musicians un- der the leadership of some of the Northwest’s most respected music educators. Garcia-Galvan was recom- mended for consideration in early Spring 2018 by Chris Rowboth- am, Director of Bands at Siuslaw High School. Selection by OSU was based on Garcia-Galvan’s musicianship and outstanding character. AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK The Oregon Ambassadors of Music will perform in cities and villages in seven countries for 16 days. The tour will be the 13th biennial European concert tour since 1995. “Lizbeth has been in band since sixth grade,” said Rowbotham. “She started on the flute and then auditioned for the alto saxophone in January of her sixth-grade year. Ever since then, she has been playing the alto and really pushes herself to be a strong player.” Rowbotham said Garcia-Gal- van played in Advanced Band at the middle school in eighth grade and performed a solo in a piece called “The Last Rose of Summer” by Mark Williams. Garcia-Galvan performed it not only for the lo- cal band concert but also the mid- dle school district band festival, where Siuslaw Advanced Band was judged by an out-of-town cli- nician. “The opportunity to perform with the Oregon Ambassadors of Music would be life changing and would create memories for a long time — and she is truly deserving of this,” Rowbotham said. Garcia-Galvan is a sophomore honor roll student and the daugh- ter of Delfino Garcia and Guada- lupe Galvan. She has performed with both the high school’s con- cert and jazz bands. “I think music connects ev- erybody. And the experience will be a great opportunity to learn from OSU music staff,” said Gar- cia-Galvan. “I’m excited about the chance to share my music.” Fundraising efforts for Gar- cia-Galvan’s participation as an Oregon Ambassador of Music are now underway. A fundraising account has been established at the Florence branch of Oregon Pacific Bank, 1355 Highway 101, on her behalf. The Florence community is invited to celebrate this honor Lizbeth Garcia-Galvan by offering financial support for ence “Ambassador of Music” Garcia-Galvan’s participation. account. Just ask to donate to the Flor- FRONTIER from page 1A 541•999•6078 FACEBOOK.COM/PETERSENAUTODETAIL Hamburgers & Hot Dogs Sponsored by Grocery Outlet September 15th from 11am to 2pm. We will also be accepting food and other items for the dogs and cats. “There were no injuries or other build- ings damaged,” Langborg added. “The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.” Temperature levels in the burned build- ing were reported to have reached more than 500 degrees, shattering windows and severely damaging the interior of the build- ing that serves as the office for Mechelle Giger, a longtime member of Frontier’s management team. Giger has worked at Frontier for 19 years and said she looks at her workplace as much more than a job. “I’ve been crying since I walked out to the building,” she said. They tell me it started over in the snack shack and it went from there. We have tour groups coming later this week, so we’ll still be doing business later in the week — just not the next couple of days.” According to Giger, the next step is to get all the equipment and office supplies replaced so that the business can re-open by Thursday. Giger has been in contact with the Chuck BASKETS from page 1A Also WANTED: Christmas Items for the Holiday Store! no-kill shelter 1193 Bay St., Old Town Florence, 97439 • (541) 997-5705 Hours 10 am-4 pm Mon.-Sat. 12-4pm Sunday. The colors in Dukuari’s woven offerings ran the gamut from deep royal purple to almost fluorescent pinks and oranges. At Florence’s market, people have expressed that they purchase the baskets because they are not plastic and are of high quality. “These are very popular right now,” Dukuari agreed. “They are strong and hold many items.” He selects works from across the world to sell in Florence, fo- The Siuslaw News, Florence Events Center and the Florence Wiener Dog Races PRESENTS 2018 Okto-Fur-Fest Home of the Florence Wiener Dog Races DON’T BE A WEENIE! 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Shot records must indicate dog is of Dachshund breed Siuslaw News Submit your form: Mail:PO Box 10, Florence, OR 97439 Drop Off : 148 Maple Street, Florence, OR Fax: 541-997-7979 or email information to jpetersen@thesiuslawnews.com Call 541-902-3529 with questions. • NEW THIS YEAR • Small following Small mixed breed race following the the Dachshund races small small mixed mixed breed breed dogs dogs under under 15 15 pounds, pounds, no no age age category category $10 to enter your Dachshund Please call Jeanna Petersen for registration 541. 902.352 9 541.902.3529 *Purebred *Purebred Dachshunds Dachshunds Only Only PHOTOS BY NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS Siuslaw Valley firefighters spent several hours on the morning of Sept. 11 con- trolling a blaze at Sand Dunes Frontier. Chapman, owner of Sand Dunes Frontier, who was raised in Florence and currently lives in Beaverton. He intends to be at the site cusing on attention to detail and quality workmanship. “I am getting ready to go to back to Africa after the market ends,” Dukuari said. “I will go to Gambia and visit my family. Then I will go to see the people that I know that make baskets, they are in Ghana. I will go and stay with them while I restock and resup- ply and prepare my shipment for America.” Although he has been spending time in the Pacific Northwest over the past few years, Dukuari origi- Wednesday to meet with the insurance and fire inspector. “I’ve been here a lot of years and this is basically my second home,” Giger said. “Chuck’s mom and dad started the business. I worked with his mom for a lot of years, and she passed away a couple of years ago. It breaks my heart to see the building that was here in 1959 is gone. This was her life and now those memories are gone. But not completely, because the business is still here. “I love this place and these people, and we will just get started all over again on Thurs- day.” nally went in a different direction. The young entrepreneur was inspired by the example of neigh- bors and family friends who sought to improve their live- lihoods by moving abroad. In his village, people would decide to leave to try and improve the chances they would be able to live a good life. Dukuari followed in their footsteps, with some course ad- justments along the way. He first moved to Europe, but realized that he must come to the U.S. to really grow his business. “This has been going on for 50 years or more, long before I was born. I saw this as I was grow- ing up and I knew I could make money doing this,” he said. “I lived in Europe for nine years be- fore I came to America, and then I came here to do business. And business is good!” Although Dukuari has already left on his travels, the Port of Siu- slaw Boardwalk Market will still be open for weekends in Septem- ber before closing for the season.