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8A | SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 | SIUSLAW NEWS LEAGUE from page 1A Grundon has been navi- gating the challenges of pro- moting student participation in firearm related activities during a time of national attention directed at gun vi- olence. He is confident that proper training can be a tool used to decrease shootings through education and un- derstanding. “I believe in the league’s core values, which are: safe- ty being the No. 1 concern, and then for the athletes to have fun and develop marks- manship — in that order,” he said. “There are a lot of misconceptions and mixed emotions when it comes to instructing students about firearms.” By starting this program, Grundon said he hopes he can teach students the criti- cal importance of safety and proper handling of firearms so that they can safely enjoy the wide variety of shooting sports. On the other side, there has also been concern about the district even offering shooting as a team sport. “We have received a lot of support from many in the community, mostly because there is a strong tradition of hunting and shooting in this area,” Grundon said. “Our community is unique be- cause a significant number of families are active hunt- ers and have passed on this legacy/tradition onto their children.” There are a number of re- quirements students must meet in order to participate in the Siuslaw Clay Target League, all related to safety and parental approval. “Currently, I have 21 stu- dents that are actively com- pleting the requirements so FORE! THE KIDS 24th Annual Golf Classic June 5th at Florence Golf Links MARK BRENNAN/SIUSLAW NEWS Sean Grundon, coach of the Siuslaw Clay Target League, demonstrates safety procedures to stu- dents. that they can compete this ammunition — neither of season. Eleven students have which are allowed in Siu- completed the online safe- slaw School District vehi- ty course and the hands-on cles. training day,” Grundon said. Only coaches or parents “The program that I am try- of participants can trans- ing to create is inclusive and port firearms or ammuni- is providing opportunities tion and students must trav- for athletes who would oth- el to competitions in school erwise not be able to interact vehicles. in a sports team setting for “In addition, the coach- various reasons.” ing staff wants to hold a For example, one member community training on how of the team is at extreme risk to safely have firearms in due to COVID-19 concerns the home with children or but, through the sport, has a grandchildren,” Grundon place to interact with peers. said. “Numerous families The recent wave of gun vi- that normally would not olence that has been sweep- have had a firearm in the ing the country includes Fri- home pre-pandemic now day’s shootings in Lexington, do for various reasons. How Ky., and Indianapolis, Ind. many of those new firearm So far, this totals 45 mass owners reside in the Flor- shooting events in the past ence area? Are those fire- month. arms stored safely? Are chil- On Friday, Gov. Kate dren and grandchild able to Brown ordered all flags at access those firearms? Oregon public institutions “These are some of the to be flown at half-staff until issues that I am currently sunset on April 20to honor talking with the School’s and remember the victims of Resource Officer to address the shootings. with the community.” Grundon acknowledges The Siuslaw Clay Target those situations. However, league will participate in he believes education is key it’s first match virtually this to reducing gun violence. Monday. For this reason, there are a For more information on number of procedures in the league, contact Coach place governing the trans- Grundon at sgrundon@ portation of firearms and siuslaw.k12.or.us. Reserve Your Team Today! $90 entry, $ Million Shoot-Out, HIO, Team & Individual Awards, BBQ and More 10am Shotgun Start (8am check-in) Contact Pat Bennet: 209-986-4793 or pat@pebennettco.com PLUS! 10th Annual Helicopter Golf Ball Drop! Tickets $5. Get yours today at the Boys & Girls Club or call 541-350-4852 to purchase! 54 Balls Drop on the 18 18th Fairway at 3pm, Be there! TWO Grand Prizes!! 1st Grand Prize $1,000 2nd Grand Prize $500 closest furthest Compassion • Self Respect • Character • Self Discipline All proceeds of these events support programs for local youth Grades K-12 1501 Airport Road/PO Box 739, Florence • 541-902-0304 www.BGCWLC.org • We are a 501c3 nonprofit Faith – Friendship - Fellowship – Fun OF WESTERN LANE COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441 THE BAHA’I FAITH OF FLORENCE Ongoing Devotions, Service Projects, Informal Gatherings. For More Information Visit us on Facebook: Baha’I Community of Florence, Oregon Or Phone 541-590-0779. FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025 Link to Sunday services at www.florenceunitedmethodist.org or find us on Facebook. FOURSQUARE CHURCH THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST 1624 Highway 101 (next to A&W) –- 997-6337 OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Pastor George Pagel – Something for the entire family. 2705 Munsel Lake Road, All are welcome! Sun. Services: 10:45 a.m. Zoom Worship Services: 10 AM & 11:30 AM Sunday. Wednesday Bible Study returns this Fall. Bishop Larry Farnsworth 541-999-1979 Website: florence4square.com 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. NEW LIFE LUTHERAN E.L.C.A. 21st & Spruce Streets—997-8113 Pastor Jim Abbott, All are welcome. Sunday in-person worship service@ 10:30. Also available to you on website www.florencenewlifelutheran.org. CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD Corner of 10th & Maple- 541-997-3533 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW Sunday Services are 9am and 11am and on 3996 N Hwy 101 541-997-7136 Facebook live and KCST at 11am Internet and in person Sunday services at 10AM, Wednesdays at 7pm Call the church for details. https://www.florencecrossroadag.org/church-online Reverend Greg Wood Other platforms update after the service. All Welcome. Come as you are. florencecrossroadag.org RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) office@florencecrossroadag.org “War is still not the answer.” FCNL Since we meet in homes, we are taking a mindful pause. FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Call 997-4237 or 902-9511 for information. 2nd & Ivy - 541-997-2961 - Non-Denominational Service is on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, L.C.M.S. Sunday Service also streaming live at 10:00 am Worship Services 10am 1st & 2nd Sunday at florencechurch.com and 8am 3rd & 4th Sunday 85294 Hwy. 101 S. – 997-8038 FLORENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST DVD of Weekly worship service available. Pre-Denominational (Romans 16:16) www.puppro.wixite.com/rlcflorence 1833 Tamarack Street (2 blocks east of Hwy. 101 on 18th St.) ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Bible Study: Sunday 10 a.m.; Worship: Sunday 11 a.m. Welcomes you to Worship Services www.churchofchristflorence.org Sunday at 9am and Wednesday at 11am 2135 19th St. – 997-6600 FLORENCE EVANGELICAL CHURCH Reservations Required Call or Email 1318 Rhododendron Dr. • 541-997-2523 standrewssecretary19@gmail.com Sunday Service 11am ( Children Sunday School) Labyrinth & Garden Open Daily 8am - 5pm Mid-Week Activities, all ages. www.standrewsflorence.org FLORENCE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF THE DUNES 4445 Hwy 101 (South of Fred Meyer) – 997-3951 CATHOLIC CHURCH Worship on Saturday 10:30 A.M. 1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312 Adult/Children’s Sabbath School 9:15 A.M. COVID-19 Compliant Masses have been scheduled. Please call our office for details. FLORENCE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 87738 Hwy 101 at Heceta Beach Road RUAUU? All are welcome to explore the answer. Give us a call 541-997-3441 Until it is safe to meet in person, Sunday Worship Services to get us your updates or email to: are available 24/7 on our website: www.florenceuuf.org mberg@thesiuslawnews.com Rotary Club of Florence Rotarian of the Month ROGER RANTA ROGER RANTA Bertrand Russell could have written the following in describing the principles of life Roger Ranta has led: “The most valuable things in life are not measured in monetary terms. The really important things are not houses and land, stocks and bonds, automobiles and real state, but friendships, trust confidence, empathy, mercy, love and faith.” ROGER THE MARINE Roger lived the Rotary Motto “Service Above Self” far before he became a Rotarian 25 years ago. He selflessly served our country as a United States Marine Major for 20 years ; most of those years as a helicopter pilot ROGER THE PARENT The other Rotarian Motto is “One Profits Most Who Serves Best”. No one has profited more from service than Roger and his late beautiful and gracious wife Judy. They adopted , mentored and loved several children (many who were handicapped) that have gone on to wonderful, rich lives with families of their own. All one has to do is read Roger’s Facebook Page to realize that the profit has come to Roger in the form of love and respect expressed by his adult children. ROGER THE SINGER Roger is a great singer. On your birthday, if you are a member of his church, a fellow Rotarian, relative or friend, you can expect a call from Roger singing Happy Birthday to you with his wonderful and rich voice. A voice that has inspired many in his congregation. ROGER THE ENTERTAINER To the left Roger is pictured as the Train Station Manager in the play The Crash of The Cushman Cannonball ; one of several performances Roger has given over the years.