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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, JULY 6, 2019 | 5A MAPLETON from page 1A The family had come to the high school after a family barbeque. “I like to see my niece so happy and excited,” Malena said. “And blow stuff up,” Jesse added. “We’ve just got some sparklers and stuff, but we’re waiting for the big stuff.” Malena laughed — “All American,” she said. It had been two years since the last fireworks show happened in Maple- ton. The property that originally act- ed as a staging area for the traditional river show sold, and the new owners wouldn’t allow fireworks to be set off there. Those owners moved on, and the new owners said they would allow the show to continue, but not this year. “They have to do some repairs to the area,” said Janine Maree Halver- son, who was handling publicity for the show. “They didn’t do it this year, but we’re praying that it’s ready for the Fourth of July next year, and we’ll try and go back to the original spot. That’s our ultimate goal — to view them from the river again.” This year’s show was set off just south of the Siuslaw Watershed Coun- cil building, which is located in the high school parking lot. The community began gathering in the parking lot hours before the big show began at 10 p.m., meeting up with old friends and family. Tyler Packebush was showing off his newborn girl, Emma Jean. “She’s almost four months old,” he said. Fourth months and two days. “I graduated from Mapleton and I usu- ally work in Wyoming, but I’m back now.” Packebush was spending the week with his family, eating hamburgers and showing off Emma. The family gath- ered around the baby. “It’s her first fourth,” he said. Just a few yards away, a young boy screamed, “A smoke bomb! Duck and cov- er!” A group of youth were setting of various fireworks through- out the evening — firecrackers, smoke bombs, whistlers. PHOTOS BY JARED ANDERSON/SIUSLAW NEWS “Guys, watch this, Katie and other kids joined their families in watch!” one of the watching fireworks in Mapleton on Thursday. boys said as he lit a Whistling Bee. “Run, run, run!” he each other.” Moffett said that her Fourth yelled as embers began to fly over their of July tradition was usually just heads. “Whoa, that one shot all the way watching fireworks with her family: over our car!” he exclaimed as other her two daughters, her little sister and her father, who had just come families laughed. Watching them were Larry and in from Idaho. “We only do sparklers, but we don’t Lanell Baker. Lanell said the fireworks were im- set them off,” she said. “But usually if portant because they bring communi- we can be together as a family, that’s the most important thing.” ty together. Moffett’s baby daughter began to “It brings people and families to- cry, but not because of the various ex- gether to do things,” she said. When asked how their family had plosions going off. “She says, ‘I’m getting teeth,” Moffett spent their fourth, Larry said, “We said. went riding today.” Not long after, the first firework “We took grandma, she’s 86,” Lanelle went off. added. “It’s starting, it’s starting!” another “She still rides with us,” Larry agreed. “We rode to Ada, a little town kid yelled as people started to rush over the ridge there. I wouldn’t say it’s over to where they could view them. Unlike previous years, a new effect a Fourth of July tradition. But any ex- had taken over the 20-minute show, as cuse to go riding with family.” Melissa Moffett, who had never seen the smoke from the fireworks became fireworks in Mapleton before, also be- trapped in between the tall hills. The thick cloud didn’t obscure the fire- lieved that the day was about family. “We’ve been here for about two and works outright, but enhanced them a half years, and this is the first time at times and creating an otherworldly for fireworks,” she said. “I think it’s effect. “When you’re down on the river, important locally because we’re a little community, and we enjoy supporting you don’t get the smoke because it’s Siuslaw News + already going down river,” Halverson said. “I was personally bummed by the smoke at times, but it would clear and come back. It was pretty cool.” And it was loud, as each boom of an exploding firework created an echo chamber throughout the valley. Some of the audience, who had gathered on the track field by the mid- dle school and had some difficulty see- ing the show, came down to the lower field to see the show more clearly. “Everybody thought it was spectac- ular, they’re all very happy to have the fireworks back,” said Halverson, reit- erating that the hope is to bring back the fireworks to its original place next year. The deadline for donations is Feb- ruary to ensure that technicians, which this year included Terry Saubert, Carl Halverson and Chris Ellis, among oth- ers, can set up a good show. “Our ultimate goal is to keep doing it each year,” Halverson said. Florence Bahá’í community gathers FUUF contemplates ‘consideration’ The membership of the Florence Bahá’í Community invites all who are interested in learning more about the Baha’i Faith and to com- memorate the anniversary of the execution of the Báb, which occurred in 1850 Ta- briz, Persia. The event will be Wednesday, July 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Bromley room of the Siuslaw Public Library. Re- freshments will be served. A movie about the Báb’s life will be shown, along with a short play about him, and devotions will be held. The Báb called for revolu- tionary changes to the pre- vailing system of religious belief and governance, and taught the unity of all reli- gions. J OIN U S I N W ORSHIP THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Located at Munsel Lake Road and North Fork Road Worship Services 10:00 AM Sunday All are welcome! 541-997-7268 FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 10:00 a.m. Sunday Adult Classes at 9am; Children’s Sunday School at 10:30m Coff ee Fellowship Following Service 2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025 FOURSQUARE CHURCH COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 4590 Hwy. 101, Across from Fred Meyer –- 997-7418 Sunday School, 9:30a.m. – Worship, 10:45 Wed. Prayer - 6:00 p.m. –Wed. Ministries 1-8 Grade 7 p.m. 1624 Highway 101 (next to A&W) –- 997-6337 Pastor George Pagel – Something for the entire family. Sun. Services: 10:45 a.m., Wed. Bible Study 7 p.m. Website:fl orence4square.com CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A. Corner of 10th & Maple –997-3533 Wednesday, 7 p.m. - Family Connections Adult Bible Class, 9:30am on Sundays. Sunday Services, 9am and 10:45am. fl orencecrossroadag.org • offi ce@fl orencecrossroadag.org 21st & Spruce Street – 997-8113 Adult Forum 9 a.m. Worship service: Sun. 10:30am Welcome to all! www.fl orencenewlifelutheran.org FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - SBC PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW 1935 25th St. – 997-7660 • Pastor, Ron Allen Series “People of the Bible.” on Wednesdays 6 p.m. A friendly place to worship, vacationers welcome. Sun.; 11am & 6pm, Sunday school 9:45am. FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2nd & Ivy – 997-2961 –Non-Denominational Worship Service: 9:00 am & 10:30 am Middle School and High School youth groups meet on Wednesday. FLORENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST Pre-Denominational (Romans 16:16) 1833 Tamarack Street (2 blocks east of Hwy. 101 on 18th St.) Bible Study: Sunday 10 a.m.; Worship: Sunday 11 a.m. www.churchofchristfl orence.org FLORENCE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 12th and Nopal –997-9020 • Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Mens’ Breakfast @ 8 a.m. Online Worship Service@ fl orencenaz.church Wednesdays Celebrate Recovery 5 pm facebook:fl orenceoregonchurchoft henazarene FLORENCE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 1318 Rhododendron Dr. • 541-997-2523 Sunday Service 11am ( Children Sunday School) Mid-Week Activities, all ages. Traditional Worship Service 10:00 a.m. , Reverend Greg Wood Sunday School and Nursery – Organ and Choir All Welcome. Come as you are. 3996 N Hwy 101 997-7136 FLORENCE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 87738 Hwy 101 at Heceta Beach Road RUAUU? All are welcome to explore the answer. Sunday Worship Service ~ 10:00 a.m. www.FlorenceUUF.org - (541) 997.2840 we could find just one good old lie to knock the edge off a hidden splendor? For exam- ple, it is absolutely not true that weeds have no earthly value — I can introduce you to a very healthy goat.” FUUF is located at 87738 Highway 101. Each service concludes with refresh- ments and a dialogue circle to explore the questions that come up during each wor- ship service. For more information, visit www.florenceuuf.org. Watch “In Search of the Lord’s Way” Sunday, 7:30 AM KMTR Cable Channel 12 Western Lane Translator Channel 16.2 Then visit the Florence church of Christ 1833 Tamarack Florence, Oregon and experience the joy and simplicity of pre-denominational New Testament Worship. (Romans 16:16) Bible Study: Sunday, 10:00 am Worship: Sunday, 11:00 am www.churchofchristfl orence.org RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) “War is still not the answer.” FCNL We worship in homes at 11am Sundays Call 997-4237 or 902-9511 for locations. RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, L.C.M.S. Marina & RV Resort Every Sun., Bible Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m. 85294 Hwy. 101 S. – 997-8038 DVD of Weekly worship service available. Pastor Randy Benscoter Presents ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2135 19th St. –- 997-6600 8:30am, Tuesdays, Morning Prayer Sunday Services: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. - Wed, 11 a.m. Everyone Welcome – Come walk our Labyrinth. SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF THE DUNES CATHOLIC CHURCH Masses: Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. 1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312 A PROFESSIONAL FIREWORKS SHOW CELEBRATING OUR NATION’S INDEPENDENCE! SATURDAY, JULY 6th– 10:00 PM Family-friendly activities start at 3:00 pm! Parking is limited. Walk-ins welcome FLORENCE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 4445 Hwy 101 (South of Fred Meyer) – 997-3951 Worship on Saturday 10:30 A.M. Adult/Children’s Sabbath School 9:15 A.M. On Sunday, July 7, from 10 until 11 a.m. at the Flor- ence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (FUUF), the Rev. Marcia Pearce will share a message titled, “Consider- ation.” Pearce shared a Louise Hay quote: “Though I walk through the valley of death, I do not have to build a condo there.” “We need to find new ways of looking at old ideas, espe- cially regarding ourselves,” Pearce continued. “What if Join Us In Worship 4 lines, approx 15 words, $10 a week 4 week Minimum Deadline 3 p.m. Mondays. < BARBECUE! < LIVE BAND! < GAMES! < WALK-IN (BRING A CHAIR) < WATCH FROM LAND OR LAKE < FAMILY ACTIVITIES! 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