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8A | SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2019 | SIUSLAW NEWS Mural from 1A “It was nice to see such a great turnout to celebrate the new mural. It is hard work to accomplish big communi- ty projects and Florence has many underway,” Westlund said. “I can’t remember a time in the last 25 years where I’ve sensed as much momentum, civic pride and optimism. It really feels different, from the new City Hall and public art projects, to the new streets- cape. “Florence is looking and feeling like a place that is cared for by its residents. That makes it an even better visitor destination and I’m certain that visitors will reflect that pride and enthusiasm during and after their stay. Congratu- lations to all the organizations working so hard to make Flor- ence look and feel so good.” Parenting from 1A well as maternity clothes and supplies,” said Kirby. An additional benefit of- fered by the programs at the PPC is the opportunity for parents to learn while accu- mulating credits that can be exchanged for soon-to-be- needed baby supplies. “Our program at the PPC is an ‘Earn While You Learn’ program,” Kirby explained. “As moms and dads, women and men take individualized classes, they earn baby cred- its which they can use to get items from our Stork Bou- tique, and there are other ways they can earn baby cred- its as well.” There are also other ser- vices that PPC offers especial- ly for pregnant women. “We also recognize that women facing unplanned pregnancies may want a safe place to talk about their op- tions. We provide non-judg- mental, compassionate sup- port and information for women facing an unplanned pregnancy,” Kirby said. “All our services are free and con- fidential and offered to people of all walks of life.” Henry made a brief open- ing statement praising the work done by the Public Art Committee and thanking the artists, Angelina Marino and Joel Heidel, for their work and turned the microphone over to the Chairperson of the Public Arts Committee, Har- len Springer. Springer and City Council- man Joshua Greene have been deeply involved in the multi- year process to bring art to the city as part of an expanding overall public art program. Springer quickly recapped the process used to arrive at this point in the mural’s creation, focusing on the many cultur- ally affiliated elements of the two panels of the piece. “Thanks to the hard work and dedication of Public Art Committee members which started four years ago with a vision to celebrate art and integrate art into the commu- Kirby and the volunteers at PPC also offer some post- birth options for parents that include a chance to meet oth- er new parents and their ba- bies through a play group on Wednesdays, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. However, the time for the play group will change be- ginning Sept. 4, and be from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Kirby hopes parents and particularly women in search of answers about pregnancy will visit PPC, regardless of their religious affiliation or marital status. nity, this is our tenth project — and what we believe will be a valuabe part of stimulating economic activity by mak- ing our city more vibrant,” Springer said. “Thanks to all who helped us, especially the City Council and staff, our Public Works department, FURA, Central Lincoln PUD, Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, and a special thanks to the Oregon Community Foundation for the grant to help us pay for it all.” The artist responsible for the design and content of the mural, Angela Marino, spoke briefly, thanking the Public Art Committee and the City Council for the opportunity to contribute to Florence’s pub- lic art collection. Marino said she was initially surprised by the controversy surrounding the work but has been pleased with the response of the public “We recognize that family life can be tough, and we want to be a place of support and education for parents seek- ing to grow in their parenting skills. “We are here to help moms, dads, and families grow strong,” she said. PPC is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and interested moms and dads can just drop in to find out more about the ser- vices offered at PPC or call 541-902-2273 to make an ap- pointment. Get Results...List With Jan. Jan Jagoe Broker 541 999-0879 89310 Levage Dr – Enjoy this 3 bdrm, 2 bath home with vaulted ceilings, sepa- rate living and family rooms, and sunroom to the large backyard. Kitchen with cook island, double oven and pan- try. Master bath has custom shower and heated fl oors. $359,000. #2901-18621943 now that the mural has been finished. Rickbone, who has been in- volved with the development of the Public Art Program in Florence for a number of years, told the audience she was very happy with the re- sults. “Harlen Springer called me four or five years ago. We knew each other from FRAA and other art-related organi- zations. He reached out and said a Public Art Committee was being formed, and that they would like to pick my brain to get some ideas on how to proceed,” Rickbone explained. “So, we provid- ed some documentation and some advice — and now to see the mural on the wall, years later, is very exciting. “I was really happy with the great community interest and it was very nice to see that many people attend the dedi- cation.” Perhaps the most meaning- ful moment of the dedication took place during the rib- bon-cutting ceremony when both Greene and Henry put aside past personal differenc- es and warmly shook hands to the delight, surprise and ap- plause of the crowd. State Representative for District Nine, Caddie McK- eown, was unable to attend the dedication but forwarded remarks that Springer read to the crowd. He explained that McKeown supports the idea that public art can be an eco- nomic driver for Florence and other communities within her district. “Public art is especially im- portant in small towns. It not only enriches the aesthetic of our communities for visitors and locals alike to enjoy but requires that leaders and com- munity members come to- gether to craft a plan to make their shared home more beau- tiful,” McKeown said in her statement. “Under the lead- ership of the Florence Public Arts Commission, this com- munity has done just that. You should be proud of the collab- oration and history that this mural represents, and I am so sad I had to miss its dedication ceremony today. “This mural will commu- nicate to those who view it a sense of what Florence val- ues as a community — the 85-year-old Siuslaw River bridge and its vital function as a gateway to the ocean, the lo- cal flora and fauna that make Florence one of the most beau- tiful destinations on the West Coast, and the deep-rooted cultural traditions of the Na- tive Americans. Congratula- tions on a wonderful addition to your community.” Sign Up For Fall/ Winter Leagues! Looking for something different to do this winter? Break out of your old routine and join us for good old fashioned fun at Holiday Bowl. We have plenty of leagues for men and women, kids and social leagues. League Bowling begins after Labor Day Weekend! 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