SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2019 | 5A
ROBOTS from page 1A
The LEGO competition
presents competitors with a re-
al-world based scientific chal-
lenge and requires them to em-
ploy research, coding, problem
solving and engineering to solve
the challenge problems.
This year, a mixed grade
group of students are preparing
to compete in the LEGO com-
petition, which will be held to-
day at Oregon State University.
Jaimisyn Kopilec is the mid-
dle school’s math intervention
and robotics instructor and she
will be overseeing the trip to
Corvallis.
“This is a group of sixth-, sev-
enth- and eighth-graders who
are competing in the FIRST
LEGO League Challenge at
Oregon State University,” she
said. “We’ve got about 20 stu-
dents and it’s a full day. … We
get assigned a table to hang out
at and practice tables to work on
throughout the day.”
The first portion of the chal-
lenge is to complete as many
tasks as possible in 2.5 minutes.
The team also has to present
their robots to the judges and
be prepared to discuss an im-
portant aspect of the competi-
tion: the core values at the base
of all of the work done during
the challenge. These values are
BOWLS from page 1A
One of the most successful
fundraising events that the or-
ganization coordinates each
year is the “Empty Bowls” ar-
tisan sale, which is modeled
after similar events held in cit-
ies across the nation. Over the
past decade, it has become one
of this area’s primary sources
of funding for, with local artists
creating and donating hundreds
of unique bowls to sell to the
public during that time.
Judy Plumery, board chair-
person for Florence Food Share
and the Empty Bowls event, said
it is one of her personal fund-
raising favorites.
discovery, innovation, impact,
inclusion and teamwork.
“The judges will want the stu-
dents to explain how they exem-
plified these values during the
semester,” Kopilec said. “From
what I understand, they will be
presenting some sort of theoret-
ical problem and the students
will need to use these core val-
ues to work through it and they
won’t have any time to prepare
for it.”
Another aspect of the chal-
lenge is the inclusion of an over-
all theme that will positively im-
pact the communities where the
students live.
“This year the theme is ‘City
Shapers,’ and the students are
supposed to take a public open
space or building that needs im-
provement or redesigning and
work with that space. We have
one team that is creating an out-
door event space somewhere in
the Gallagher Park area where
the city has an old public works
building,” Kopilec said.
The students attending Ko-
pilec’s class on Thursday were
energized and eager to make the
trip to OSU.
Mason Jung was one of the
most active members of the
group and he was eager to share
details of the work being done.
“What you are seeing here is
an endurance course,” he said.
“For these robots, we need and
coders. We need people that can
program and people that can
build. There are two parts to ev-
ery robot. The programmer will
program the robot to do things
and the engineer needs to build
a project that will work with the
robot.”
The enthusiasm shown by
Jung and all of his classmates
was clear when discussing the
work and time they have in-
vested, and the student’s teacher
seemed to appreciate the growth
of the team over the semester.
“There was one day about
a month into it where I just
watched this collaboration hap-
pening very naturally,” Kopilec
said. “To see these kids that
didn’t know each other before
working together, it was just
beautiful.”
The Intel Oregon FIRST
LEGO League Qualifying
Tournament is being held
Dec. 7 and 8 at Oregon State
University in Corvallis. For
more information, visit ortop
.org/fll/fll-team-resources/
corvallis-intel-oregon-first-
lego-league-tournament.
Jung said, “I’m really excited
because it’s my first time com-
peting and I’m ready. Our robot
is ready. Our engineering is a lit-
tle off, but I can fix that because
I’m one of the engineers.”
“I’m a fan of this event, espe-
cially because it speaks to our
core value of alleviating hunger.
When you enter the Florence
Events Center and see hundreds
of beautiful — but empty —
bowls, you can’t help but think
about all of the people in our
community who wonder on a
weekly basis if they will be able
to stretch their food budget to
feed their families,” she said.
Another important aspect of
the experience for Plumery is
the willingness of the commu-
nity to turn out every year to
support the fundraiser.
“I’m struck by how the com-
munity comes together to make
this fun event happen,” she said.
“The many artists who donate
their talents, the restaurants
who offer a free cup of soup
during December for each bowl
purchased, the volunteers who
donate their time to organize
and run the event and the cus-
tomers who purchase bowls
for themselves or as Christmas
presents — all knowing that
their purchase not only gives joy
to the recipient, but feeds a hun-
gry family.”
The Empty Bowl event will
continue Saturday from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from
noon to 3 p.m.
For information about
Florence Food Share, visit
www.florencefoodshare.org.
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 class 8:30am • Sunday school 10am
Coffee Fellowship Following Service
2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025
FOURSQUARE CHURCH
COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. Miller talks about
Advent with Unitarians
On Sunday, Dec. 8, start-
ing at 10 a.m. at the Flor-
ence Unitarian Univer-
salist Fellowship (FUUF),
Rev. Dr. Ruth Miller will
deliver the message ti-
tled, “Coming Toward the
Nature of Prophetic Wis-
dom.”
“The annual winter hol-
iday season is upon us.
Advertisers encourage us
to shop for gifts. Regular
meetings are canceled be-
cause there are too many
parties and family events.
What’s it all about?” Mill-
er asked. “‘Advent’ means
‘coming toward.’ What’s
coming toward us? What
Lutherans hold Advent
services on Wednesdays
New Life Lutheran
Church in Florence will be
having short Wednesday
evening services starting at
5:30 p.m. on Dec. 11 and 18
as people wait for the cele-
bration of Christmas.
In the series called
“Wounded and Waiting
for Christmas,” these Ad-
vent services will center
on waiting and watching
The community is invit-
ed to celebrate Christmas
with St. Andrew’s Episco-
pal Church in December.
Sunday, Dec. 22, is the
fourth Sunday of Advent,
with Eucharists at 8 a.m.
for Rite I and 10 a.m. for
Rite II, with music.
On Tuesday, Dec. 24,
there will be a 5 p.m.
Watch
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
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.
florencecrossroadag.org • office@florencecrossroadag.org
21st & Spruce Street – 997-8113
Pastor Rachel Simonson – All are welcome
Adult Forum 9:00 a.m. – Sunday school !0:30
Worship Service Sun. 10:30 a.m.
www.florencenewlife Lutheran.org
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - SBC
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW
Here to serve your denture needs:
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
Dentures
Partial Dentures
Immediate Dentures
Implant Dentures
Relines & Repairs Same Day
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.churchofchristflorence.org
FLORENCE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
12th and Nopal –997-9020 • Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Online Worship Service@ florencenaz.church
Wednesdays Celebrate Recovery 5:30 pm
facebook:florenceoregonchurchofthenazarene
FLORENCE EVANGELICAL CHURCH
1318 Rhododendron Dr. • 541-997-2523
Sunday Service 11am ( Children Sunday School)
Mid-Week Activities, all ages.
“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.
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
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
www.churchofchristfl orence.org
DENTURE SERVICES INC.
LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED
Open 4 days a week!
Monday-Thursday
10am - 2 pm
William Foster LD
Sherry, Offi ce Manager
“As a denture wearer myself,
I can answer your
questions and address
your denture concerns.”
~ William Foster, LD
Financing: Citi Health Card
12 Month no Interest
524 Laurel St.
541-997-6054
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
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.
Christmas Eve Candlelight
Service with the King’s Col-
lege, Cambridge Festival of
Nine Lessons, carols and
the Holy Eucharist, Rite II.
The Christmas Day Eu-
charist is at 10 a.m., also
Rite II with Christmas
hymns.
St. Andrew’s is located at
2135 19th St. in Florence.
“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
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.
RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS)
for God in the midst of
wounds — whether they be
from loss or heartbreak, are
from fear around current
events or are even from the
church itself.
New Life Lutheran
Church is at 2100 Spruce
St. For more information,
visit www.florencenewlife
lutheran.org or call 541-
997-8113.
St. Andrew’s plans annual
Christmas services
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 6pm-7pm
Website:florence4square.com
1935 25th St. – 997-7660 • Pastor, Ron Allen
Wednesday 6 p.m., Sun.; 11 am & 6pm, Bible Study 9:45am
Sharing the Hope and Love of Jesus Christ
to our community by being Living Proof of a Loving God
are we coming toward?”
She will discuss why this
is the name of the days
leading up to Christmas,
Dec. 25.
“What does prophecy
have to do with it? What
does it mean for us now
and in the future?”
These are some of the
questions Miller will ex-
plore in this Sunday’s pre-
sentation.
FUUF is located at
87738 Highway 101 at
Heceta Beach Road and
is wheelchair accessible.
Each service concludes
with refreshments and a
dialogue circle.
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