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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.
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Faith – Friendship - Fellowship – Fun
OF WESTERN LANE COUNTY
CHURCH DIRECTORY
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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.
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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)
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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
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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.
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RUAUU? All are welcome to explore the answer.
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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.