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8A | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2018 | SIUSLAW NEWS AMBASSADOR from page 1A The group will visit seven coun- tries — England, France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy and Ger- many — during that time, perform- ing with other students as they tour some of the most famous locations on the continent. Siuslaw School District Director of Bands Chris Rowbotham has been working with Lizbeth for the past few years and felt she would be the perfect candidate for the trip. “I started working with Lizbeth in beginning band in sixth grade and now she is sophomore, so she’s been working with me for five years. She’s done everything from being one of the soloists at the advanced band concert to jazz solos,” Rowbotham said. “She’s always stepped up when needed and helped the other students in her section and she is a very good musician. “I am very proud of the work she does in band, especially trying to bal- ance it with her academic and athletic responsibilities.” Lizbeth was quick to point to Row- botham as one of the people that has made music such an important part of her life. “When I first started in band I thought, ‘Wow, he really knows his stuff!’ And that made me want to learn from him. I like that he push- es me. Like if it’s a solo or something hard, he’ll be like, ‘Oh, you can do that. Don’t worry,’ and then I realize I know what I am doing and I know I can play this,” Lizbeth said. Siuslaw School District Superin- tendent Andy Grzeskowiak feels that the selection of Lizbeth is a testament to her hard work and dedication as well as that Rowbotham as her musi- cal mentor. “Lizbeth’s nomination for the Or- egon Ambassadors of Music pro- gram is a great opportunity for her and really speaks well of her skills and enthusiasm for music. She is a terrific kid and musician. This also speaks well to the work of Mr. Row- botham as a music educator and the work he has done over the years bringing our band program to new heights,” he said. Lizbeth is the first student from the district to get this far into the process of becoming an Oregon Ambassa- dor of Music and, with the help of Florence Elks Lodge #1858, a large percentage of the funds necessary to make the trip a reality have been raised. Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Bruce Smith said his organization was pleased to be able to assist in such a worthwhile project. “We raise money all year long and put it in our charity fund to support the community as best we can,” Smith said. “This is one of the projects we felt deserved support, so the lodge contributed $2,501 and the Lady Elk’s contributed $2,500.” He said the two groups had a bit of a rivalry going, but all in good faith. “The Ladies of the Elks are amaz- ing,” Smith said. “They have pie sales during our dinners and they raise a lot of money with gift baskets sales throughout the year, all to support our troops and our community and they felt this was a project they real- ly wanted to be involved in and sup- port.” Patricia Jamison is a friend of the Garcia-Galvan family and has taken the lead in contacting local groups that might be interested in helping raise the approximately $7,000 need- ed to make the trip. “I’ve known Lizbeth and her family since she was elementary school and it’s always been a pleasure. They are a strong family with music as a part of their everyday life,” Jamison said. “I saw an opportunity that could be magical for Lizbeth, but things had to happen fast. We had to raise certain amounts of money by certain times and some were non-refundable. So at the start of school, we hit the deck running, trying to find the money that might support this great adven- ture.” Elks Lodge #1858 is one of the pri- mary organizations helping Lizbeth raise the money she needs to make her trip. While she has received a significant part of the funds required, more is needed to pay for meals and expenses that arise from fluctuating currency values and changes in prices. “The Elks and the Rotarians have been so helpful and so many other kind and generous people have con- tributed by donating printing and posters,” Lizbeth said. “Oregon Pa- cific Bank has also really stepped up to help me go through the process of learning how to create an account, ‘The Florence Ambassador Music ac- count,’ which is now set up so people can just stop in and make a donation if they would like to help.” The itinerary for Lizbeth’s trip is extensive and includes stops at some of the world’s most impressive and historic locations. The Tower of London, Westmin- ster Cathedral, Windsor Castle, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame, and the Arch de Triumph will highlight the recreational part of the journey, but there is also an historical aspect of the trip. There will also be trips to popular tourist destinations such as Venice, Innsbruck and the Matterhorn. “In my history class, we are talking about the Holocaust and we have talked about Anne Frank and stories like the woman in gold. And one of the places we will be going is Dachau, to one of the camps,” Lizbeth said. One of the last points made by Liz- beth during her interview was the appreciation she feels and wants to share with the many members of the community that are helping her and her family. “I just want to say thank you to ev- eryone that has support- ed me, because without them I would not be able to go on this trip,” she said. “I just want to thank everyone so much.” If you would like to contribute to the effort to send Lizbeth Gar- cia-Galvan to Europe as an Oregon Ambassador of Music, contact Ore- gon Pacific Bank at 541- 997-7172. Firefighters gather toys V olunteer fire- fighters with Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue (SVFR) gave com- munity members an early warning sign that Christmas is com- ing fast. Volun- teers joined members of the COURTESY PHOTOS Rhody Cruisers and Soroptimist Club of Florence to kick off collecting toys for families for Christmas. Along with mone-tary donations from passersby, Thursday’s toy collection event received three bicy- cles from Heidi Baggenstos and Keith Duchscher. The donation also included helmets and locks for each bicycle. Florence Food Share provides food to those who are hungry in our community. If you have four hours a week available, we are in need of vol- unteers to staff our Front Desk and also act as Guides as clients walk through the pantry. Please call our volunteer coordinator, Sarah Lovejoy, @ 541-997-9110 (Monday – Friday, before noon) to learn more about volunteering. info@lorence- foodshare.org 2190 Spruce Street. Get involved Please Join Us for Medicare Options and “Aging in Place” Workshop. 11:00 am and 2:00 pm MONDAY, NOV 5TH, 2018 Volunteer Florence Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a place to put your talents to work. From customer service to furniture repair, we offer volunteer opportunities geared toward individual interests and skills.By giving your time, you help Florence Habitat ReStore do more to support building projects that benefi t families in our community. 2016 Hwy 101 or email volunteer@fl orencehabitat.org Store hours 9am – 5pm Monday- Saturday 541-997-5834 www.facebook.com/restorefl orence Donate Do your part and volunteer today to help support SIUSLAW LIBRARY 1460 9TH Street; Florence Join the Peace Harbor Hospital Volunteers. <RXZLOOÀQGDQDUHDRILQWHUHVW in a caring organization. “BASIC RULES OF THUMB”, UPDATES/CHANGES in Medicare for 2019, will be shown during this FREE 40 minute event. Peace Harbor Volunteers non-proft organizations in 400 9th Street, Florence, OR 97439 541-997-8412 ext. 2218 For more Information please contact: Ralph Ray, Retirement Specialist 541-977-6199 these local our community! FRAA ART CENTER 120 Maple Street Phone: 541-997-4435 Hours Open: Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm Meals on Wheels are available to people over the age of 60 who cannot get out much due to illness or advanced age and who are not eating properly, regardless of income. Cafe 60 is available for those who prefer to make new friends in a dining room setting. Classes, Workshops & Events 1570 Kingwood • PO Box 2313, Florence 541-997-5673 laneseniormeals.org Operating Monday, Wednesday and Friday Volunteer Acrylic Pour Art with Pam Nedder Saturday, November 3rd, 2-4 pm. 2 spots left in this class Saturday, December 1st, 2-4 pm Make your own acrylic pour painting. All materials provided. Pre-registration req’d at FRAA or w/ Pam, pam.nedder@gmail.com . Next Art Change-Out Day Monday, November 12th, 9-11 am Please pick up your artwork and bring something new to help keep the art at FRAA fresh to our visitors. Holiday Arts Festival Held at the FEC, Saturday, Dec 1st 11-5 pm and Sunday, Dec 2nd 11- 5 pm Join us, do your Christmas shopping and support and visit with your local artist friends. Catherine Rourke will be back in 2018 with new Creative Writing Workshops! Big Wave Poetry 1st Tuesday Open Mic Tuesday, November 6th at 7:00 pm. Admission is free and refreshments will be available. Poetry Writing Class with Jeff Lovejoy Tuesday, November 13th, 6-8 pm. All levels welcome! Short readings, exercises, why we write poetry! Contact Jeff for questions and registration: jlovejoy54@gmail.com Painting with John Leasure Saturdays 9 am - 12 pm No painting experience required. Contact: jnleasure@hotmail.com or 541-991-2754 for details and fees. FRAA Holiday Closures We will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. We will shorten our open hours to 10-2 pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. For more information about classes, visit fraaoregon.org. To register for these classes, please call or visit FRAA at our Art Center on Maple Street. Get involved Donate Saving men one PSA test at a time. 541-997-6626 maribob@oregonfast.net Someone to talk to... who understands! Do your part and volunteer today to help support these local non-proft organizations in our community! To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441
