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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2019 | 3A Community News The first step to better hearing? I WILL HEAR Getting your hearing tested by the ONLY doctors of audiology in Florence. Call today to start your year off right! BETTER HEARING THIS YEAR of Florence ASSOCIATES 541.991.4475 1901 Hwy 101, Ste A Florence HearingAssociatesOfFlorence.com | Doctors of Audiology Let me Showcase your property. Amy Johnson Broker, CSA 541 999-7875 90310 Hwy 101 – North Lakes area home near beaches and horse trails. Cute 2 bdrm home on 1.77 acres with large deck. Parking space for RVs and toys. Enjoy the many outbuildings/ shops and yard with a fi sh pond and mature land- scaping. $285,000. #2891-18466892 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 Sweetheart Dinner Special Thursday Feb.14 th Shrimp Scampi | Rice Pilaf | Salad | Dessert |Champagne Author Andrea Scharf to speak at library The Siuslaw Public Li- brary, 1460 Ninth St. will host Yachats author Andrea Scharf on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 1 p.m., in the Bromley Room. The author will discuss her book, “Saving Big Creek,” about a decades-long bat- tle to save almost 200 acres on the central Oregon coast from development. “Saving Big Creek,” pub- lished in 2018, is the story of a 40-year-long battle to save 186 acres of undeveloped land on the central coast be- tween Yachats and Florence. The property provides habitat for elk, Coho salmon, and the endangered Oregon Silverspot Butterfly. When an out-of-state developer purchased the property in 1979 and sub- sequently applied for a zon- ing change in order to build a destination resort, local residents went into action, testifying at Lane County planning commission hear- ings, petitioning the Board of Commissioners, filing an appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals and presenting ar- guments against approval of Industrial Development Rev- enue Bonds to finance the resort. In the process, the group expanded opportunities for citizens to have a say in local land use decisions. In “Saving Big Creek,” Scharf includes the history of the Big Creek and Tenmile area, from deep time when a shallow ocean covered the area, to indigenous settle- ments, homesteaders and more recent back-to-the- land communities, providing a long-term perspective on how land is used. Within the story, the char- acters of many of the people who were involved in the campaign to save Big Creek emerge, including that of Tom Smith, a community leader and mentor to many of the young people who went on to continue fighting for the environment. The story is an inspiration for anyone who cares about making sure we balance hu- man needs with the needs of other inhabitants of the planet. Scharf has an MFA in cre- ative writing from Vermont COURTESY PHOTO Andrea Scharf, author of ‘Saving Big Creek.’ College of Fine Arts and has published short stories and articles on a variety of subjects. She has worked as a teacher, co-founder and manager of Portland's Satur- day Market, as a small busi- ness entrepreneur, city plan- ner, marketing director and association manager, among other positions. Since moving to the Ore- gon coast, she has been ac- tive in protecting that world as founder and chair of View the Future, by monitoring water quality and by teaching others methods in support of salmon recovery. This free program is open to the public. As the event is sure to be popular and seat- ing is limited, it is suggested attendees arrive early to this event. For more information about this program, visit the Siuslaw Public Library in person, call 541-997-3132, view the library’s Facebook page, or visit www.siuslawli- brary.org. $21.00 per person Frank’s Place Restaurant and Lounge 10788 Highway 126, Mapleton • 541-268-4856 Buckwald & Hornung CPAs, PC 777 Maple St, STE B Florence, OR 97439 (541) 997-7173 www.buckwaldaccounting.com We expanded and welcome new clients! Need help navigating the complexities in the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act? Contact our experienced CPAs to schedule your appointment today! Mike Buckwald, CPA Mike@buckwaldaccounting.com Brittany Hornung, CPA Brittany@buckwaldaccounting.com There’s still time to join the Community Chorus While rehearsals and reg- istration for the Community Chorus of Florence’s Spring Concert began on Feb. 7, community members can still join the chorus begin- ning with the Thursday, Feb. 21, rehearsal. The chorus is conducted by David Aakre and audi- tions are not required.. All singers from high school age and up are wel- come There is a registration fee of $70 to cover the cost of music and administrative expenses, but high school students will automatically receive fee waivers. The Community Chorus regularly rehearses on Thurs- day evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101 in Florence. The concert will take place on Saturday, June 1, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 2, at 2 p.m., both taking place at the Pres- byterian Church. For more information, call 541-997-3469. Visit www.communitycho rusflorenceoregon.org for registration forms to com- plete and bring to sign up. Florence Big Wave hosting Love Gone Wrong poetry contest Saturday FRAA will host the annu- al Florence Big Wave Love Gone Wrong Contest this Saturday, Feb. 16. Registration starts at 6:30 p.m., and the contest begins at 7 p.m. at FRAA, 120 Maple Street in Old Town. It is open to original po- etry, prose, storytelling and song. Performance time limited to 4 minutes, former prize-winning work cannot be submitted. First-place prize is $100, second- and third-place priz- es win gift certificates. Win- ners will be picked by ballot vote from the audience. General admission is $10, $5 for LCC students and free for those attending Siuslaw Middle School, Siuslaw High School and Camp Florence. Come support this annual Love Gone Wrong spoken word contest. Refreshments will be available. Siuslaw Outreach Services offering energy assistance help through LIHEAP The Siuslaw Outreach Ser- not received assistance since vices Low-Income Housing Nov. 1, 2018. Energy Assistance Program Funds will be dispersed as (LIHEAP) is currently taking long as they are available. LIHEAP is an energy as- sign-ups for those who have sistance program designed to help low-income individuals and families during the cold- er months. Sign-ups may be done in person at Siuslaw Outreach Services, 1576 W. 12th St., via phone at 541-997-2816 or online at www.lanecounty. org/energyassistance. ‘Where Art Thou?’ exhibit this Friday at Florence Events Center Backstreet Gallery is invit- ing the Florence community to an artist’s reception on Feb. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Guest will have the op- portunity to meet the artists participating in the Back- street Gallery sponsored “Where Art Thou?” Exhibit in Galleries One and Five. 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