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VISIT www.lanetriplep.com to learn more about Triple P and to sign up! nomenal program, we have a tremendously generous com- munity, and we just want to make sure that the language that’s adopted here is not too restrictive regarding organi- positive news on that. I need your help to make that pos- sible. The students need your help making that possible. It all begins with your voting tonight.” Only two comments were completely against the policy, However, I do feel that especially because the com- Three Rivers Resort does mercial advertising language offer opportunities that we comes across as new. should be utilizing,” he said. Perry, who was the first to “Students are welcome in comment, urged the board several areas within the to think about this com- “In May, I will be presenting on the upcoming munity, and not just make organization. However, if policies are amended so we scholarship awards ceremony as a preview for changes “because some- dismiss the entire entity of the incredible support and generosity that’s pres- body from another area Three Rivers based off sin- us we need to,” he said. ent in our community. I sincerely hope I have the told gle elements of their oper- The final speaker, a man ation, we must hold other opportunity to share increased positive news on named David, advised organizations accountable that. I need your help to make that possible. The against changing the poli- using the same criteria.” students need your help making that possible. It cies at all. Moser listed some of “All I can do is tell you the groups in town who all begins with your voting tonight.” that starting this process primarily interact with — Steve Moser, and trying to find a mid- the schools through schol- Siuslaw High School Counselor dle road is not the way to arships, which the coun- go. Just don’t implement. seling office promotes It’s nonsense for us to sit through materials distributed zations that are involved in Several of the speakers ac- here and come as a group and to junior and high school stu- the scholarship program. Of knowledged the updated lan- have to fight this and stand dents. This included a schol- course, any decrease in schol- guage and thanked the board here for something that real- arship administered through arship money would mean and policy committee for lis- ly makes little to no sense. It Western Lane Community students not being able to go tening to public concern. really doesn’t — because we Foundation, the Dan Bar- to college. It’s that critical,” he “Let me state that I fully didn’t have it before, and we num Memorial Beachcomb- said. support the policy review don’t need it now. We do need er Scholarship. Although the Orr is also involved in committee’s proposed revi- the money and we do need Beachcomber Pub donates several school district com- sions. Those modifications the support for the school. the money, Western Lane mittees as well as founder would not limit our commu- You guys are asking for over ultimately handles the funds of the Students for a Better nity support to a degree other $100 million and didn’t get it. and awards. Would the strict World nonprofit, which seeks options might,” Moser said. And now we’re over trying to interpretation of the policy to provide scholarships for Similarly, Bob Sned- limit what funds we get here. prevent the scholarship? Siuslaw and Mapleton high don, another Siuslaw alum, It’s just common sense,” he “It’s tough to find where school seniors. agreed. However, he asked said. the line is drawn,” he said. “Accordingly, I simply ask for further clarity with the Moser also talked about that you reject any policies new policy Board discussion the other scholarships pro- that might restrict the school “I think it’s important that and decision vided by the community, and and student connection with you guys talk specifically At the start of the meeting, his work with the ASPIRE the broader community,” he about what is in the draft and the school board decided to (Access to Student Assistance said. “The partnership we what the interpretation is,” he wait to make a decision until Programs in Reach of Every- have now is vital and we need said. “You’re going to create the public comment period one) program. Community it to be even stronger.” the policy; staff is going to was complete. In fact, a sec- member Bob Orr also talked Moser added, “At the May carry it out. It’s always helpful ond agenda was prepared to about ASPIRE. board meeting, I will be pre- if they have a good, clear un- move the policy discussion “One of our primary jobs senting on the upcoming derstanding not only of what of KI – Public Solicitation in in the program is to help scholarship awards ceremony the words are in the policy District Facilities and KJ – connect students with schol- as a preview for the incredible but what the intentions are. Commercial Advertising and arships. I’m sure all of you support and generosity that’s Intentions change ‘with the its accompanying adminis- know how incredibly im- present in our community. I winds’ sometimes, but it’s a trative rules to the front of portant those scholarships sincerely hope I have the op- good idea to have that con- the meeting. are to our students. It’s a phe- portunity to share increased versation I’ve found.” See POLICIES page 7A POLICIES from page 6A WEEK #2 WINNERS TOP 5 Women LORI COFFINDAFFER 3.64% AVA ANALCO 3.35% GUADALUPE GALVAN 2.37% JESSICA ESQUIVEL-AVALOS 2.16% AUDREY PEARN 2.14% DIRK ANDERSON 1.82% TYRELL HUNT 1.23% DELBERT HANKS 0.90% WES MAHLING 0.82% TOP 5 Men Contestant Name WOMEN’S RESULTS Lori Coffindaffer Ava Analco Guadalupe Galvan Jessica Esquivel-Avalos Audrey Pearn Phyllis “Kay” Moore Betty Scarbrough Kristi Riggs Gina Lovato Terri Mason Margaret Jane Free Gina Halpin Vickie Hunt Crystal Buel Vida Hanks OVER Weekly % Lost 3.64% 3.35% 2.37% 2.16% 2.14% 2.00% 1.71% 1.68% 1.43% 1.34% 1.12% 0.94% 0.83% 0.82% 0.78% Sharon Dutton Leonor Marmion Kassey Keppol Samantha Brooks Aurea Hine Betty Blake Jessica Holmes Theresa Fox Tammy Cole Jennifer Curley Evie Jorgensen Renee Lacosse Sandy Mccarney Sherry Meyer Carissa Pefley Sharon Rieke Sandra Studders Jamie Wilby Carley Seibetta $1,000 IN PRIZES & GIFTS 14-WEEK CONTEST January 30 – May 8, 2019 •Weigh in each week at Coastal Fitness & Aquatics •2285 Hwy. 101, Florence, each Wednesday, 7:30a.m.-9:00a.m. -or- 4:30p.m.-6:00p.m. •Weekly leaders in each category (male & female) will be pictured in the Saturday edition of the Siuslaw News. •Look Good - Feel Good! 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