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6A | SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2019 | SIUSLAW NEWS ago,” Tomeny said. “He was focused then as a 14-year old and knew that he wanted to be a pilot. Actually, I flew with him on his flight back then. It’s very rewarding seeing a sharp young man follow his passion, especially now being able to solo him out.” Tomeny and LaCosse es- tablished a bond during the academy. That friendship has continued to the point where Tomeny has taken on a men- torship role with the aspiring young pilot, encouraging him and providing advice as he progresses through the cer- tification and training cur- riculum needed to become a licensed pilot. “I was looking to do an in- troductory flight to make sure I actually wanted to be a pi- lot. I had never flown before, I’d been in commercial jets, but I’d never flown,” LaCosse said. “I wanted to make sure that before I invested all this PILOT from page 1A of practicing landing and takeoffs and using instru- ments to land at the larger and more challenging air traf- fic situation in play at the Eu- gene Municipal Airport. “We did all the flight plan- ning and wrote our course up,” he said. “We took off and climbed to 9,500 feet. Then we flew up to Crater Lake and made a right turn on the out- side of the crater so I could take some pictures, which was really cool.” Tomeny first worked with LaCosse when he attended a two-week seminar sponsored by Tomeny and Spayd called the Air Academy. The classes are offered by the Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County during the summer so area students can learn about careers in aviation. “Elijah was in the first Flor- ence Air Academy two years MARK BRENNAN/SIUSLAW NEWS Elijah LaCosse and Terry Tomeny plot a flight course as part of LaCosse’s pilot preparation lessons. time and money, it was actu- ally something I wanted to do.” LaCosse said he enjoyed his time at the Air Academy and wanted to continue learn- ing, but was confronted by a common obstacle that faces many young people pursuing their dreams: a lack of money. “After the academy, I was still thinking about getting my pilot’s license, but I knew I didn’t have anywhere near the amount of money, nor did I have the revenue capabilities to make enough money to pay for it and to get it done in a reasonable amount of time,” he said. “But for my birthday, my grandpa said, ‘I have these stocks I have been saving and I can pay for you to get your pilot’s license.’” The enthusiasm LaCosse feels when discussing his fu- ture is infectious. His plans for the future have been dra- matically changed thanks to the generosity of his family. LaCosse and Tomeny are optimistic about his future — and both are determined to keep working towards their goal of obtaining a pilot li- cense for LaCosse. “Next steps are to teach him navigation and to send him solo to other airports,” Tomeny said. “We will do some night flying and then get him ready to take a check-ride with a flight ex- aminer for his private pilot’s license. But he has to be 17 to do that and his birthday is not until November. He’s progressing so well we may need to slow down.” When LaCosse was asked to sum up his experienc- es surrounding flying, his response was as upbeat as could be expected. “It’s been really awesome. I’ve been progressing really fast. It’s been amazing, a re- ally wonderful experience,” he said. “It’s really hard for me to pinpoint exactly what I like about flying, but I do know there is literally almost nothing that makes me hap- pier.” The Boys and Girls Club will again offer Air Academy classes this summer during the first two weeks of August. Interested students or fam- ilies can contact the club at 541-902-0304 or visit bgcwlc. org for more information. What’s happening in the Siuslaw region Weekly June 12 Women Veterans Day Oceans Florence Pickle-Ball Monday, Wednesday, Friday — weather per- mitting | Open to all ages & skill levels 8:30 to 11 a.m. Rolling Dunes Park, 35th St. Coastal Women Veterans Luncheon 11:30 a.m.; open to women vets and guests 1285 Restobar; RSVP to 541-590-3346, ardel- laedwards@outlook.com FLAMENCO EN VIVO S Tuesdays Yoga for Pain Management Sponsored by PeaceHealth Peace Harbor; Free — drop-ins welcome 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Yoga mats and other equipment are supplied Lane Community College Florence Center Peace Harbor Farm Stand Collaboration between PeaceHealth, Trillium Community Health Plan and FOOD for Lane County Fresh, seasonal vegetables and fruits free to peo- ple with OHP or who qualify for food assistance PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center, 400 Ninth St. Florence Farmers Market May to October 3 to 6 p.m.; open to public Intersection of Bay and Kingwood streets in Historic Old Town Florence Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families 5:30 to 7 p.m.; open to public Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church For more info, contact 541-991-3223 Yoga At The Blue Warehouse With instructor Dave Garff 6 to 7:15 p.m. | $10/session The Blue Warehouse, 80 Harbor St. eattle-based Flamenco artist, Savannah Fuentes brings her latest work, Oceans, Flamenco en Vivo, to Florence on Saturday, June 8, at 7:30 p.m. The water-themed presentation will feature singer/percussionist Jose Moreno and guitarist Pedro Cortes. Both musicians are third generation Spanish Flamenco artists and reside in New York City. The all-ages per- formance is the second engagement of a 29-date that tour that begins in Bellingham, Wash., and ends in Southern California. This is an all-ages event, with gen- eral admission for $22, VIP reserved seating for $35, student tickets for $13 and child pricing of $7. Tickets are available at eventcenter.org. For Fun Connections Playgroup For children 5 and under 9:30 to 11 a.m.; Open to families Pregnancy & Parenting Center June 8 Friends of the Library Book Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open to public Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St. Women’s Empowerment A safe space for encouragement, life skills and discussion 4 to 6 p.m.; open to women Siuslaw Outreach Services | 541-997-2816 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour 3 to 5 p.m.; Open to public Various locations around Florence 2ndSaturdayGalleryTour.com Bret Lucich & Paul Biondi Experience at Three Rivers 7 to 11 p.m.; 21+ Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino Resort Free Testing for HIV and HepC Hosted by Alliance for Men’s Wellness and HIV Alliance | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free PeaceHealth Oregon Cardiology Friends of the Library Big June Book Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open to public Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St. Jerry’s Place Pool Tournament 1:30 p.m.; $5 buy-in Not held during Rhody Weekend Jerry’s Place, 88274 Rhododendron Dr. Thursdays Ryan Marvel in Concert Kathy Parson’s House Concert Series 7 to 9 p.m.; donations accepted RSVP to kathypiano@gmail.com for details Sundays Yoga for Pain Management Sponsored by PeaceHealth Peace Harbor; Free Siuslaw Soil & Water Conservation District Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.; open to public SSWCD District Office, 1775 Laurel Way #4 2019 Yachats Farmers Market Siuslaw Talespinners Toastmasters 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Open to public Port of Siuslaw Office Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting 5:30 p.m.; RSVP required Three Rivers Casino—Events Center 541-997-3128 or Bettina@FlorenceChamber. com CDABA Artist’s Challenge Reception 5to 7 p.m. Open to public; 541-271-2485 Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Ave. Hecktic Week at Three Rivers 7 to 11 p.m.; 21+ Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino Resort June 15 Siuslaw Middle School Band Concert 7 p.m.; open to public | Florence Events Center June 11 Mapleton Lions Club Breakfast Pancakes, Eggs, Ham and/or Sausage, OJ and Coffee 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. | Cost $7 for adults, $4 kids Mapleton Lions Club, 88148 Riverview Ave. 2nd & 4th Friday Saturdays Yoga At The Blue Warehouse With instructor Tracy Markley 6 to 7:15 p.m. | $10/session The Blue Warehouse, 80 Harbor St. SAFE (Smart Alert Fearless Equipped) Women Personal safety program 6 to 8 p.m.; RSVP encouraged to safewomenflor- ence@gmail.com The Blue Warehouse, 80 Harbor St. June 9 June 13 June 14 June 10 Yachats Commons | yachatsfarmersmarket.webs.com Community Chorus of Florence 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Open to new members; Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw Points of Grace Community Acupuncture Experience relief from pain and stress; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Donations appreciated 1845 Highway 126 ta Vasca in Miami. Jose continued his studies with the Great Manolete, Farruquito, and Andres Marin and Cajon Percussion with Manuel Soler. Pedro Cortes Coming from a family of Spanish Gypsy guitarists, Cortes began his studies with his father and the es- teemed flamenco guitarist Sabicas. Cortes is a third-generation Flamen- co guitarist and uses the experience passed down to him by his family to maintain the purity of flamenco while creating new compositions. May to October | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — drop-ins welcome 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Yoga mats and other equipment are supplied Lane Community College Florence Center Yoga At The Blue Warehouse With instructor Tracy Markley 6 to 7:15 p.m. | $10/session The Blue Warehouse, 80 Harbor St. Wednesdays more info, visit savannahf.com. Savannah Fuentes Born in Seattle to parents of Puer- to Rican and Irish ancestry, Fuentes is one of the only touring artists in the Pacific Northwest region with strong links to Flamenco culture. She studies both baile (flamenco dance) and cante (flamenco singing). Jose Moreno Born into a family of famous fla- menco artists, Moreno began his flamenco career at an early age. His debut was at the famous Tablao Cos- Florence Garden Club 1 p.m.; Open to public Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101 Mapleton Cribbage Club 5 p.m.; open to public Mapleton Branch of Siuslaw Public Library, 88148 Riverview Ave. Summer Reading Family Movie Night 6 to 8 p.m.; open to children and families Siuslaw Public Library District | Siuslawlibrary.info Us TOO Florence Prostate Cancer Support Group With Dr. Bryan Mehlhaff 5 to 7 p.m.; Open to public Ichiban Restaurant | 541-999-4239 FEC Indoor Yard Sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; $1 admission Florence Events Center Jeep Junction Hosted by Oregon Coast Military Museum 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open to public Johnston Motor Co., 2150 Highway 101 Flight Dance Team Auditions Noon; open to youth CROW Center for the Performing Arts, 3120 Highway 101 | crowkids.com Spring Into Summer Acrylic Pour Art with Pam Nedder 2 to 4 p.m.; registration required Florence Regional Arts Alliance, 120 Maple St. 541-997-4435 Hecktic Week at Three Rivers 7 to 11 p.m.; 21+ Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino Resort A Weekly Listing of Community Events in the Florence Area Submit all events information to PressReleases@TheSiuslawNews.com Alva Bracey MODEL TRAIN ENTHUSIASTS Broker Your goals are my top priority. 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