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Public stand divided over charter school By TONY REED Siuslaw NEWS

After lengthy discussion at its Jan. 10 meeting, the Siuslaw School District Board of Directors opted to pen a letter to Siuslaw Valley Charter School (SVCS) organizers, asking that it renounce any affiliation with Hillsdale College, a known Christian conservative institution in Michigan. On Friday, Jan 19, District Superintendent Andrew Grzeskowiak said a letter of clarification was sent to SVCS. Due to the length of the discussion, the board opted to take a break before continuing the meeting. Upon returning, the board heard a stream of public comments, mostly regarding the proposed charter school.

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High School student Madison Condy said she was afraid the charter would take needed funding from the high school, which would impact other high school students. She said even a slim possibility that the district could lose funding for approving the charter school is not worth the risk. “For a lot of people, this school and these teachers are like second homes and second parents.” She said that as a former charter school student, she didn’t feel she was given the educational building blocks she needed, and that other issues prompted staff to exclude her and put her into another classroom. “Being here at Siuslaw has been the best part of my life,” she said. “I’ve met people that love me and don’t bully me and have teachers See SCHOOL, page A7

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Council discusses upcoming camping ordinances By TONY REED Siuslaw NEWS

The Florence City council held an informal work session Jan. 11 to discuss details and potential changes to city codes to regulate camping, particularly by homeless citizens, within the city limits. “For the most part, this is brand new code that is being proposed,” Community Development Director Wendy Farley-Campbell said. “There is a small section that is related to location change in the code but that’s also something new to talk about. Everything you’re looking at is pretty much brand new to the City of Florence. It’s not new to the world of municipalities, but it is a new code section. You are literally watching how it goes from a blank sheet of paper to a draft code and then eventually adopted.” Farley-Campbell reminded the

council that the draft could be changed and revised. Farley-Campbell gave a PowerPoint presentation to the council, noting that the city needs to update its code and procedures in response to House Bills 3115 and 3124, regarding camping on public property. She said the council needs to look at the code and procedures and provide input or code updates relevant to those two house bills. Farley-Campbell explained that the work session came from recommendations made at other meetings regarding emergency shelters, and transitional housing issues. “The Ninth Circuit Court said being homeless is something you can’t control, so we can’t punish people before the act of being homeless,” City attorney Ross Williamson said. “That has dribbled down to our Oregon legislature in

their adoption of ORS 195.530, which is an independent regulation on cities to only enact reasonable regulations for folks who are experiencing homelessness. “The only new piece of information in the memo is the fact that the Grants Pass case is currently under consideration at the US Supreme Court,’ he said. That case revolves around a suit filed by a group of homeless people against the City of Grants Pass for its camping restrictions on outdoor sleeping. According to the Supreme Court docket, the petition for the case was granted January 12th, one day after this Council work session. “If they do take the case, they will likely hear it either in April or October and then it will be another several months before we actually get an opinion,” he said. “For us, even if we do get a ruling from

the Supreme Court, we are still governed by the statute,” he said. statute 195.530 was intended to codify the court ruling so even if the Court ruling changes, we still have the statute, it doesn’t automatically change. We are still governed by OS 195.530 that says we can only Implement reasonable regulations for folks that are experiencing homelessness, no matter what the Supreme Court says.” When asked, Williamson affirmed that if the Supreme Court makes a ruling, it will not only apply to the 9th circuit, but the entire United States. However, until changed, cities are beholden to ORS 195530, he said. “Tenting,” Is subject to consideration by individual cities, but no See CAMPING, page A6

King for a day, for 99 years A WWII Army veteran, Bill bounced around like a teenager at his party. If you think you have what it takes to follow in Bill’s steps, there’s one thing you A Milwaukie, Oregon resident was celebrating his should prepare for. 99th birthday Jan. 21 in Florence as the Women’s “He retired at age 95,” Debie said, noting that he March made its way down Bay Street in Florence. worked for Platt Electric Supply since 1954. At the Nosh Eatery on Bay Street, Bill King cele“They didn’t want him to leave, but he said, ‘I’ve brated with friends and family. got a list of things to do that I’ve been waiting 60 His daughter Debie was also celebrating her years to do,’” Debie said. 73rd birthday, as theirs are only three days apart. Of historical significance, Bill’s position as a motor King noted that this will be the last year he can pool driver in WWII found him transporting a lieuwear a shirt he’s been sporting on his birthday for several years. The shirt says, “Built 99 years ago,” but tenant to the International Military Tribunal, where he was allowed to sit in on the Nuremburg trials, particuking has been taping a new number over the second larly the trial of Hermann Goering. digit for five years now. Debie said Bill comes to Florence occasionally and “Next year, it’s done,” Debie said, noting that she loves to visit the Military Museum here. bought him a new shirt. By TONY REED Siuslaw NEWS

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Women’s March comes to Bay Street celebrate. Not just a dream but a reality to see, where women are truly, completely free.” Close to 100 marchers walked Denise Diamond noted that in down Bay Street together to demonstrate for women’s rights in Florence 2017, she was in Los Angeles with 300 teachers who joined an in-progJan. 21. Marchers gathered inside the hall ress women’s march there. Diamond wore a pink sweatshirt with an at Florence Methodist Church to image from that march displayed hear speakers beforehand. on it. Dawn Meadows led the group in “Since then, there have been prayer, pausing for the audience to marches each year, sometimes in add, “We are fearfully and wondersmall communities, I was in a very fully made” after each verse. small community called Idlewyld, Jennifer Smith read “Let’s Fly together,” a poem by Ayesha Islam, and we marched,” she said. “I was which signifies the strength of unity in a bigger area, Riverside County among women. It concludes, “Let’s California, and we marched.” Her poem, “Forward and Back”, build a world where love conquers recalled important Constitutional hate, and create a future we’ll all BY TONY REED SIUSLAW NEWS

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amendments, from those where women, African-American men and others were given the right to vote, to the dreams and efforts of those who marched, worked and fought to make those amendments happen. “1920, the 19th Amendment passed state ratification by one vote from Tennessee,” she read. “Rep. Harry Burn was opposed, and changed his mind when his mother used her voice. Eight Million women voted on Nov. 2, 1920.” Diamond spoke of Susan B. Anthony, Tillie Paul and Charley Jones, Sacagawea, and Harriet Tubman’s roles in history.

Marchers covered a couple blocks of Bay Street, demonstrating for women’s rights.

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OBITUARIES FRANCINE M. DERUS Seal, in Burbank, along with Francine M. Derus, born August 22, 1938. A long-time resident and artist passed away on January 14, 2024 peacefully in her own home. Her husband of 49 years was by her side, She leaves behind 3 brothers in California. Frank Butren, in Long Beach, Bob Seal, in Carlsbad, and Dick

11 nieces and nephews. Francine became interested in art as a young girl in L.A., her mother Helen Seal, was also an artist, but Francine really got into painting when she took a tole (decorative) painting class upon retirement from the Pacific Telesis Co. with a 30-year retirement. After moving to Oregon in 1989 she couldn’t find a tole class but did find a class in

watercolor painting. Along that time, she also started

teaching tole and entered art shows, Francine’s aunts were also a big influence in her art world, they were all artistically talented in many ways. One of her first art/ craft shows was with all her aunts and many cousins. Their group was named “Minnie;s Girls”, after Grandma Minnie Badsky. When Don and Francine moved to Oregon, Don remodeled an old shed into an

art studio for her. He told her “it will keep you out of my way while I remodel the old house.” It did. And started a whole new life for her. One new adventure through life led to another. Club memberships, teaching, painting. She painted well over 3,000 custom glass ornaments. Anything that could hold paint got panted. Her current ornament project is painting gourds.

Besides the art world Francine and Don belonged to the South Bay Archery Club in Palos Verdes, CA., she also was a talented cake decorating artist, as well as help run the restaurant they owned. Somewhere along this story they found a way to take a 5-month vacation which ended up in Alaska. It was on the way home from Alaska when they discovered their love for Oregon.

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“The key finding from this study was a strong divergence among snag creation Ecologists have long treatments in the extent of known that standing dead tree decay 18 to 20 years trees, commonly referred to after treatment,” Rivers said. as snags, are an important “Mechanical wounding and habitat element for forest fungal inoculation showed dwellers and act as a driver limited ability to create snags of biodiversity. and promote structural diverThey’re so important that sity in the forest. And adding in some managed forests, fungal inoculation to trees snag creation is part of the that have been topped with conservation tool kit – i.e., chain saws does not appear crews sometimes convert a to be worth the additional percentage of live trees into dead ones through techniques expense and time. It resulted ranging from sawing off their in only small increases in tops to wounding their trunks the extent of decay relative to what topping alone could to injecting them with disdo.” ease-causing fungi. In wilderness areas, snags Until now, however, key questions had remained unan- occur on their own as trees die from natural causes. swered: How well do any Some remain standing for of those techniques actually more than a century, servwork over the long term? ing as homes and feeding And which ones are cost-efgrounds for a host of vertefective for land managers brate species. seeking to enhance habitat? Snag-reliant woodpeckers Jim Rivers of the Oregon are of particular imporState University College of Forestry looked at nearly 800 tance among those species, acting as ecosystem engilarge-diameter Douglas-fir trees that had been subjected neers through their foragto snag creation treatment in ing and nesting activities. Woodpeckers help regulate southwestern Oregon in the insect pests, serve as indiearly 2000s. He learned that cators of forest health and chain-saw topping was the create nesting cavities that best way to have a rotting, are used by a host of other standing dead tree after a couple of decades, especially species. Despite snags’ ecological if the topped tree had miniimportance, standing dead mal live branches left in in trees in managed forests place. By STEVE LUNDEBERG

are often removed for their commercial value or to avoid interfering with forestry operations, especially as it pertains to worker safety during timber harvesting. In Oregon, there are no snag requirements on state or private lands. “Snags support multiple functions within forest ecosystems,” Rivers said. “They provide vertical structure and contribute to nutrient flows and carbon cycling in addition to providing habitat for a diversity of organisms. But many have been lost from managed forests, especially large-diameter snags.” In this research, Rivers examined snags near Coos Bay in a pair of study sites that total 7.5 square kilometers in area. The two sites are about 4 kilometers apart. All of the treatments resulted in some type of decay but the markers of decay, such as whether a tree was broken, was cracked along the bole or had peeling bark, were strongest on trees that had experienced chainsaw topping. Rivers said the study makes it clear that when managers interested in snag

creation are deciding which treatment or treatments to use, they should think in terms of time span – i.e., how quickly do they want decay to occur in newly created snags. For example, if the goal is rapid decay – such as within five years, to create snags in an area with few or none – chain-saw topping seems to be the best method. “But if the goal is to promote slower decay over longer time frames such as decades, mechanical wounding may be more appropriate,” he said. “Wounding involves removing a section of the tree base and leads to a slow decline.” Rivers added that concurrently implementing different treatments can extend the total period during which human-created snags are available to deadwood-dependent wildlife – and also cut costs by eliminating the need to get crews back into stands to do snag creation at multiple points in time. The Bureau of Land Management funded this research, which was published in Forest Ecology and Management.

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Scappoose resident wins Florence photo contest The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce has selected the winner of a $250 cash prize in its recently completed 2023 photo contest. The contest was conducted from September 15 through November 15. A panel of chamber members reviewed more than 200 entries through mid-December. The chamber was looking for the best photos of the fun, frolic, and distinctive scenery from Oregon’s Coastal Playground—an area up to 25 miles in any direction of Florence. Liz Happala of Scappoose entered the winning photo, taken earlier this year on the dunes between the Odd Fellows campground and the nearby public access area along South Jetty Road south of Florence. Happala says she checks the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce website for things to do while planning her family’s trips to the area. Because she follows the chamber on Facebook and gets their email newsletter, she heard about the annual photo contest and decided to enter, saying “This mom is extremely grateful to the Florence Chamber of Commerce for selecting my photo. We love Florence and all that it has to offer.” The photo will be featured in the Chamber’s Visitors’ Resource Guide and other printed marketing pieces, on the chamber’s website, and in social media.

“Liz’s photo really captured a fun “playground” moment. It was exactly what it looks like, a pause to enjoy a special sunset moment while out romping around our spectacular dunes here in Oregon’s Coastal Playground,” said Bettina Hannigan, the chamber’s president and CEO. “My love of photography and capturing snap shots of life came from my dad. He used to fly helicopters for Air America in Thailand during the Vietnam war. As the base captain and a nostalgic amateur photographer, he inspired me,” she says, “but I’ve never entered a photo contest before. I’m an amateur photographer, a mom who takes a ton of pictures and drives her kids crazy.” Happala, a building permit specialist for the city of Scappoose, says she and her family travel regularly to Florence for fun. “My husband is the police chief for the city of King City. His closest friend introduced us to the Florence Odd Fellows Campground shortly after our son was born in 2006 as they would come down often with their kids and quads to camp and ride the sand dunes. We fell in love with it all instantly and soon purchased our first ATV,” she recounts. “We would then return to Florence every spring break and during other school breaks. When the Covid pandemic hit, our toy-hauler travel trailer was the only

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This photo taken by Liz Happala of Scappoose was chosen as the winner of the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce 2023 photo contest. form of fun travel for our family. In 2021, during a regular stop-and-shop at Florence Motorsports, salesman-turned-friend Nick helped us upgrade to the CanAm Maverick RR twin turbo in the photo. Since our daughter is the main driver, for extra safety and flair we added those amazing LED whips,” she adds. “On the night of this photo my daughter drove me out from the Odd Fellows

Campground to this bluff to watch the sunset during our family Labor Day weekend trip. We were perched on this little bluff not far from the day-use area off South Jetty Road when I noticed the 5150 whips’ reflections hitting the sand and the Can-am perfectly at sunset. I snapped this photo with no filters,” Happala explained. Hannigan said, “We received between 200 and 300 entries, and it was a

really close decision, made all the more difficult by the fact that we received such a variety of outstanding amateur and professional photos. Each showed different aspects of the best of our area’s scenery, iconic bridge and architecture, natural wonders, and with people having fun in and around Florence; but this year, Liz’s showed best why we and thousands of annual visitors love this area.

When you look at it you can just feel and smell the warm fresh air and the cool sand between your toes, and you can see why we call this place Oregon’s Coastal Playground.” For more information on what the Chamber can do for you and your business, or how to join or volunteer with the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce, call 541-997-3128 or visit FlorenceChamber.com.

Florence Area Community Coalition to feature information about Benefits for local Health Care Organizations The February 2024 Florence Area Community Coalition (FACC) meeting will feature speakers Dominique Lopez-Stickney, Senior Director, Medicaid, for Oregon, Trillium, and Kellie Shoemaker Devore, Director for Lane County CCO Pacific Source. They will provide an overview of Health Related Social Needs (HRSN) benefits and Community Capacity Building Funding that is available to enhance the capacity to serve the Medicaid population, and what the requirement are if a CBO is interested in participating as an HRSN Service Provider. This meeting will be especially useful to Community Based Organizations (CBOs) that are Medicaid providers. The meeting will start at 10:45am in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library District, 1460 9th Street in Florence. The meeting will also be available via

Zoom and a Zoom link will be posted by Monday noon, February 5, 2024, on the FACC website: www.florenceareacc.org. As always, FACC meetings are free and open to the public. Meetings are a valuable opportunity for both individuals and representatives of local organizations to connect, share information and resources, find volunteer opportunities and network. The Florence Area Community Coalition is an

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For many years, Del Phelps has dedicated himself to promoting and preserving the history of the area’s pioneers through the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum. After nearly two decades, he is stepping down as the Museum’s Board President. At one time, it was typical for items we now regard as pioneer artifacts, to be found in barns and sheds throughout the Siuslaw Valley. Recognizing their historical significance, a combined effort was made to find a suitable home to preserve and honor these items. In 1973 the Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce) were generous in supporting the effort and donated funds to help establish the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum in the old Lutheran Church building south of the HWY 101 bridge. Although grateful to have secured a building to exhibit items of local history, the hope and ultimate goal was for the Museum to one day be located in Old Town, where it was felt the Museum “belonged.” It was considered to be an ideal location for both visitors and

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residents alike to appreciate and celebrate the area’s history. In 2004, the Museum’s Board President Bud Miles, approached Del to join the Museum. Del was from a pioneer family and Bud had been a friend and mentor to him for many years. As Del describes, “There wasn’t anything I wouldn’t do for Bud.” Bud’s two-step plan was for Del to initially serve as Vice President of the Museum’s Board. Following a six-month period to familiarize himself with the Museum’s mission, Bud was certain Del would then be ready to take on the role of President the following year. And so, it was. Del became the Museum’s President in 2005. That same year he learned the 1905 Florence School building in Old Town was for sale. With a significant history of its own, the school was also in a suitable location to become the Museum’s ultimate home. Del arranged for a Board meeting where members agreed to proceed. However, a plan was needed to raise funds to meet the $910,000 asking price.

“48 years later in 2013, the Supreme Court strikes down the important parts of the Voting Rights Act,” she said. Then, ten years later, steps in time, 2023, John R. Lewis Voting Rights Amendment, United States House Bill HR14 is introduced and waiting.” The John R. Lewis

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Del immediately set the project in motion. Together with the Museum’s Treasurer Lonnie Iholts, the school building owners, bank and community, a financial arrangement was formulated to acquire the building. On Feb. 1, 2006, the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum opened the doors of its forever home on Maple Street. Within eight years, the building’s mortgage was paid, with the final payment made through the generosity of a museum

member, who had gifted her house to the museum. During a recent interview for the Museum’s Oral History Project, it was apparent that as a result of his own pioneer family, Del has an intimate and personal connection to the area’s history, and a passion for its preservation. In addition, his many years of community involvement cannot be overstated. He has participated in the Volunteer Fire Department, Jaycees,

City Council, Peace Health, County Budget Committees, Oregon Coastal Zone Management Commission, the Elks, among numerous others. When asked about his accomplishments and many volunteer achievements, he stated without hesitation, “volunteer experience gives you a bigger perspective of how the world works.” He explained that for him, it has been the rewards of community service that he is most proud of. His efforts were recognized by being named Florence’s First Citizen in 2008. Reflecting on his past, he simply shrugged his shoulders and described himself as having always strived to be somewhat of a ‘visionary’, always looking ahead towards the next step or two. He attributes being inspired early on by something Bud Miles once said, “When things need to get done, you just get it done.” Del seems to have taken those words to heart and embraced a life of community service with his eyes wide open. The Museum reopens February 1, 2024 at noon.

Voting Rights Act promises to revitalize the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and would fortify legal protections against discriminatory voting practices. “But now, 23 states have obstacles to voting,” she said. “Forward and back.” Diamond urged people to hear the voices of those around the world insisting that women’s rights are human rights. “All movements- Women’s’ rights, civil rights, farmworker rights, gay rights, disability rights, the climate movement, and Black Lives Matter movement, the largest protest movement in American history, we march forward- and look back, gather strength and knowledge from those who marched before us- Who spoke before us- who acted before us- who sacrificed and persevered.” Florence City Councilor Jo Beaudreau spoke as a person, thanking those in the march who have been leading generations forward for the benefit

of the next generations of community members. Florence City Councilor Sally Wantz recalled when Beaudreau had a baby the day after being sworn in. Wantz said she enjoys wearing many hats with service organizations who really care about Florence. “What you’re doing is phenomenal,” she said, “I’m looking around, seeing all the signs. That’s exactly what you’re here for today and I don’t want to sound condescending but I want to thank the guys for being here too. This is not just a march about women for women, this is a march that women

have issues they need to take to the front, and we need the men to be with us on this.” After Paul Klippel read his poem, “Make America Dream Again,” marchers gathered at the west end of Bay Street before marching through Old Town, playing kazoos and dancing to music. Around the US, over the weekend, many other such groups marched for women’s rights to reproductive health and freedom, salary, voting and more. Themed, “Bigger than Roe,” marches took place in many small towns and big cities, and brought thousands of marchers to Washington D.C.

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particular jurisdiction has defined the term. “I would also say that Florence is a little bit late to the party in this regard,” Williamson said. “Most cities have already dealt with this and put it behind them and going on because they had a regulation on the books that was unconstitutional and had to make a change. That was not the case in Florence, while they had significant homeless problems that they just wanted to try to address.” I do recognize that Florence has homeless issues, but it hasn’t maybe risen to the boiling point that it did in other cities. coming to the game a little late means we have the experience of those other cities, so I’m able to say that what you have in front of you is a pretty common result of legislation.”

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Williamson explained that regulations can be authored in positive or negative ways, to either allow or prohibit tenting in specified areas. Councilors agreed later that the list should primarily address places where camping would be prohibited. Williamson explained that there are many areas in Florence where it would be inappropriate to camp, such as near schools, environmentally sensitive areas, riparian areas, and so forth. Once defined, whatever remains could be considered allowable tenting areas, he said, noting that it’s been the common method for other cities in Oregon. Counselors discussed the possibility of creating a map of allowed areas, rather than subjecting homeless residents to being removed from restricted areas until they find an allowable site. Reynolds noted that there is currently good communication between Public Works, police and code enforcement personnel and homeless people who are looking for legal places to camp. It was also noted that local homeless also

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communicate with each other and remain aware of prohibited camping locations. Williamson said the main policy question for local lawmakers is compliance with 195.530, which allows cities to make” reasonable regulations.” Williamson said allowable areas will need to accommodate relative populations of homeless persons. He said that after reviewing all the places where camping isn’t allowed, what remains must be adequate to serve Florence’s homeless population. “If there is not [adequate space], I would argue that that is not reasonable,” he said, later noting that the council will have to decide, at some point, whether it will need to open its parts or particular areas to tent camping, based on local data.

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Regarding recently adopted parking regulations for recreational vehicles, Williamson said it’s possible that a plaintiff could attest they are unreasonable. “You can only park in one spot for 72 hours, after that you have to move 600 ft,” he said. “Then you can only move back after 14 days. That’s an algebra equation that I do not know how to solve for x, but some plaintiff’s attorney will be able to do that, and they will be able to map out how big a population of RVs that can sustain. In other words, once that RV moves 600 feet, and after a week of doing that, is there another spot where that RV can move, based on all of the restrictions? The answer may be no after you have 20 RVs” He explained that restrictions should not be so numerous that a person could essentially run out of places to legally park within the time frames given.

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Williamson noted that the City of Portland enacted a law restricting camping during daylight hours. “On the first day that they could be sued, they were sued,” Williamson said.” Of course, that particular regulation is one of the claims in

the lawsuit, that the plaintiffs are saying it’s unreasonable, under the statute, to make [them] move every night. It’s unreasonable to say [they] can’t sleep overnight in your parks. It’s unreasonable for a host of reasons, because it’s just not hospitable, but they can say maybe, ‘I work night shift and I have to sleep during the day, and I don’t make enough money to have a house, so I put up a tent every day and sleep during the day.’ That is being litigated right now in State Court.” Williamson said that due to the speed of court cases, a decision is still likely years away. Meanwhile, Portland is continuing to regulate daytime camping. Williamson told the council it’s worth considering whether or not Portland’s regulation would be considered reasonable.

REGULATING CONDUCT

Williamson reminded the council that regulating the conduct of persons is still legal, regarding fire, garbage, trespassing, noise and other related activities. He later noted that the council will have to mull what behaviors will be prohibited for those camping in allowed public areas. Counselors mulled the possibility of whether a couple local housing projects will decrease the number of homeless RVs and tenters within Florence City limits. Williamson noted that the city manager, in emergency situations, can open city property to camping. City Manager Reynolds noted that such a decision would not be taken lightly and would involve city staff. Reynolds explained that to be adopted, the proposed code would need two public readings. After some discussion about how to schedule those readings, FarleyCampbell suggested taking the proposed code directly to those most affected by it by meeting homeless citizens at the places where they utilize charitable services. After lengthy discussion regarding a potential appeal process, property definitions,

existing rv regulations, complaint-driven enforcement, notification and parking, councilors opted to schedule a town hall-style meeting to inform residents and the homeless community of regulations being considered. Following public input, a later date would then be set for final approval. Reynolds said staff will look at available meeting dates but estimated a March meeting will be most likely. The city council takes no action on discussed matters during work sessions.

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with religious affiliations should be allowed. “I’m going to go straight to From Page A1 the point,” he said. The new that help and I’ve never been normal is the acceptance of evil within our public school happier than at this school.” systems in my opinion, as She said that for as much as she rags on the school, she sanctioned by the state of Oregon or the federal govloves it and doesn’t feel the board should let anything hap- ernment is no longer the exception, but the norm. This pen to it. Siuslaw alumni Aaron Tipler is allowed to happen in our public school systems … If said he felt the school and its we don’t allow God back in values have changed since he our school systems then- I was was a student, and that the raised on a dairy farm- We charter school would give people options that align with used to take our calves out if it was a steer we cut its nards their values. off. To me, in my opinion, Wearing a logger’s hardhat painted with the words “Jesus morally, what we’re doing is coming back” and a Hoodie right now, is taking our boys, and castrating them, and makreading “Jesus is real,” Jesse Chapman said he sees “a new ing them human steers in the normal in public schools” that name of sex change.” Out of time, Chapman conhe’s uncomfortable with. tinued to yell as he walked After a spat with Chair from the podium. Lacouture about his 2nd “History is repeating itself!” Amendment (sic) right to he shouted. speak, Chapman continued, claiming that former Soviet TEACHER OPPOSED Premier Nikita Khrushchev Amy Tregoning, a natural once said he was going to take resource CTE teacher, parent, over the US by taking God president of the local Teachers out of the schools. Chapman Association, said she disagreed took issue with the debate over with the October vote to whether or not a charter school approve the charter school.

“Charter schools offer some really awesome, unique ways for students to learn,” she said, “but I do disagree with Siuslaw Valley Charter School for several reasons, the biggest is the violation of ORS338, which was discussed tonight. It puts our district at risk of losing 90% of our budget, about 25 million, 250 teachers and 1200 students.” She said a revised application was not shared with the public, and felt there was a rush to approve the charter before the meeting in October. “I do not understand the purpose of this particular charter school, other than it looks like it’s trying to create a private school taking public funds. If that happens, we lose our funding. That includes the charter school. They (SVCS) also lose their funding because they would be associated with us,” she said. “Whether we agree with the law or not, we pay the consequences for breaking it.” She said the affiliation violates Oregon law, affecting every student, teacher and family. Kathy Farmer came to the mic to say she agrees with

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everything Tregoning said. Praising the district and its teachers, Farmer said she was confused as to why we would want to divide our children. “This seems to be a parental issue, that they don’t want their children to go to some school for whatever reason,” she said. “If you want your children to go to Christian schools, send them to Christian schools, if you want your children to be taught religion in schools, send them to a school that teaches religion. Don’t ask for public tax dollars to pay for your agenda. I’m really confused as to why our board is divided.” Farmer questioned whether some school board members would then choose to be on the board of the charter school. Farmer said she knows of an instance where a doctor moved to Florence, but left again, due to low GPA scores at Siuslaw. She also claimed that students come to the school malnourished and sleep deprived, with problems at home. “Now you are telling the children, we want something better for you,” she said. “Then make this school better… Drop this charter school and make this school better. Make it better for the community.” Tracy Leverich said charter schools can be a great value to school districts where the value of a public charter school is not outweighed by any directly identifiable, significant, adverse impacts from the quality of public education. As a teacher herself, Leverich said local teachers work very hard to achieve academic excellence. Leverage said she was concerned about the potential loss of those teachers and other programs in the district. Geography Teacher Ed Meilke said he started his career in the district as a janitor 17 years ago and his own kids went on to graduate from Siuslaw. “I’m here tonight to voice my opposition to the proposed charter school,” he said, recalling the October meeting. “The [SVSD] presentation would have you think that there’s something wrong with Siuslaw schools. They claim to be prochoice but they gave unsubstantiated reasons why Siuslaw wasn’t good enough. They cited national and statewide statistics that didn’t even apply to the school district. They would have you think that cell phone use is running rampant at Siuslaw schools. I’m a teacher, it’s not. They would have you think that teachers conduct lessons willy-nilly. They don’t. There’s a lot more involved in the process.” Meilke said that SVCS proponents know very little about how professional educators select curriculum, select lesson plans and conduct their classrooms.” He said the charter

school proponents only want to take money from a perfectly good educational institution. “This proposed charter school has only succeeded in dividing our community,” he said.

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High school student Seamus Burke spoke in favor of the proposed charter school, saying “Contrary to popular belief, charter schools actually increase School District funding. In most States, an increase in the percent of students attending charter schools was associated with an increase in most districts’ School Revenue and in some states it was also associated with an increase in state and or federal Revenue per pupil.” He said it would be highly unlikely that a charter school would bleed away District funding. “Next, charter schools outperform traditional public schools,” he said. I quote the national Charter School study 3, conducted by the Center for Research on Education outcomes at Stanford University; ‘The typical charter student in our national sample in reading and math outpace their peers.’” Burke said the charter would simply give more choices to students and families. Pastor Dale Edwards also supported charter schools, saying that in his experience, educators are called to the profession. “Oregon has a philosophy of being pro-choice,” he said, “but it also seems like it seems like it’s pro-choice for anything, other than education.” He said a charter school is another option for parents that is not forced and it’s not expected that every student attend. Brian Cole said, “words matter in law,” and it’s important to note how words like affiliation and association will be legally interpreted. He said the board should clarify language and work with the charter school to move it forward. He said that while private schools are available and teach religion, they don’t use public dollars. He said that each parent chooses whether a private school will be the best education for their children, but it costs money. “We don’t have a private school here in Florence and many people can’t afford it,” he said. “We also have homeschooling and people decide to homeschool. You don’t hear any argument against homeschooling. People make that decision to do that and they receive public schooling to do that, but in today’s world with both parents working or trying to work it would be almost impossible to homeschool, so what’s the choice that’s given a parent who wants to seek a better

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education for their child? What is there for choice for parents? The only choice they have really is the charter school and I think that the board has realized that would be a valuable asset to this area and I commend the school board for moving forward on this.”

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Duane Bean referred to Hillsdale College as the elephant in the room, saying the debate isn’t about school choice or classical education. “As legal counsel stated, the charter group had the chance to renounce their affiliation with Hillsdale College and they refused. That is significant. So, the question must be, what is so important about Hillsdale College?” Dean said that in reading the Hillsdale website, it appears to favor a return to the kind of society that existed in the United States in 1950. “Hillsdale College represents an ideological, religious and political agenda whose primary principles include returning to a world where the woman’s role is confined to the home and women are subject to the absolute authority of their husbands and that’s called the antithesis of radical feminism. Hillsdale College represents the suppression of voices of color a Native Americans and all those who dare to challenge the existing regime in this country. If you want to see an example of the embodiment of the Hillsdale College agenda, look no further than the state of Florida. The State of Florida Books have been banned, including books that describe the experiences of non-cisgender kids, politicians have imposed the ‘don’t say gay’ policy. A fantastic AP English curriculum was forcibly modified to drop the writings of one of America’s leading black intellectuals, Ta-Nehisi Coates, because he was too critical of white supremacy.” He went on to say that Florida school history curriculums have been modified to teach that slavery had positive effects, having given slaves vocational training. “If that’s what the proponents believe, then have at it, but pay for it on your own dime and don’t bleed our schools,” he said. Anika Miller said she was saddened in October to see the board move forward with the charter school proposal, saying the public did not have the opportunity to weigh in. She said the affiliation with Hillsdale College would pose significant risks to the district. Miller said SVCS would have its own School Board, which would be exempt from electoral requirements. “That raises huge red flags,” she said. “School boards ensure representation by electing their members. This practice safeguards our democratic process. Moreover, as a teacher, I felt specific offense in their repeated claims that the charter would be differentiated by their teaching of virtue. Our licensed teaching staff is deeply committed to fostering a holistic learning environment that nurtures not only academic excellence but also the development of character and values. This charter is attempting to operate a private school by manipulating public funds.” Miller said the charter proposes to allow parents to Change their child’s chosen name and pronouns, in violation of the January 2023 o d e guidance on supporting gender expansive students. Miller urged the board to consider the risks of sponsoring the charter, and consider other charter school options. “The presence of legal counsel here tonight underscores the gravity of this decision,” she said. “Let us champion models that prioritize equity, inclusivity and fairness for all students.”

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$639,500 1545 SW OCEAN TERRACE WALDPORT

15 WATERFORD DOWNS CT. E IC CED R P DU RE

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1297 BAY STREET

66 SHORELINE DRIVE

Located just 2 short blocks from 101 in the heart of Old Town Florence the iconic Kyle building was built in 1901 by William Kyle and served as a mercantile store until 1961. Great local and tourist foot traffic and visibility. Currently used as a restaurant space, it’s ready for a new tenant and a new endeavor. Restaurant, retail, the list goes on and on. 4300 sq ft with a large bar, kitchen hood and walk-in cooler, office space, 2 public restrooms, 1 employee restroom and breakroom.

For Lease @$6,900/Month

Fisherman’s paradise on the Siuslaw River. South of the Tiernan boat landing at Milepost 9 sits this 1947 farmhouse on over 6 acres. Not only do you have your own dock with a well engineered ramp, but acreage to garden, keep animals, set up a fish cleaning station or just expand your outdoor living area. The home was raised in 1998 to make it fully prepared for flooding. The first story is now a 2 car garage with significant additional space to store a boat, fishing supplies or any recreational equipment you have. The home has a primary bedroom and bathroom on the main floor with 3 additional bedrooms upstairs. A spacious living room with a separate dining area and an updated kitchen. This home is ready for you to make it your own.

The Cottages next to Ocean Dunes Golf course. This is the largest unit w/ 2635 sq. ft. of living space. Spacious and vaulted w/ granite kitchen, great pantry and primary bedroom on the main level with jetted tub and walk-in shower. Private outside area off dining with a water feature. Huge laundry & lots of storage. Living and primary both have electric fireplaces. Move in ready.

$595,900

$559,000

3290 LAURELWOOD ST.

128 SHORELINE DRIVE

4863 DARLINGS LOOP

5600 SHADY LANE

Step into to this breathtaking ocean view home located right on the South end of Waldport. This well-built and well cared for home is waiting for its next owner to enjoy the splendor of the Central Coast. With four bedrooms, two living rooms, and three bathrooms; this home boasts the space necessary for just about anything. This split-level home has a kitchen with great features, including stone countertops and extra deep cabinets, located on the upper level. In addition to the wrap around driveway and two car garage, this property has RV parking on its East end with water and electrical hookups. With all of these features and being located only a 1/4 mile from the ocean, you’re not going to want to miss your opportunity to see this property!

Great “in-town” home at the quiet end of the street. Trees and beauty surround this home and give you that feeling of being in the woods while you are minutes away from shopping, dining and conveniences. Open kitchen and floor plan. With three bedrooms, there is space for office or guests. Make this home yours!

Remodeled & beautifully updated 4 BD, 4 BA home in the upscale riverfront gated community of Shelter Cove, where you can hear the ocean. Large entryway & living room w/ new wall insert fireplace & marble like porcelain tile flooring throughout the main living area. Full kitchen remodel w/ large granite island & all SS appliances. Main floor large primary suite, with updated bathroom featuring a large soaking tub & new granite countertops. Also on the main floor is an oversized 2nd bedroom, full bath, large laundry room with storage and 3 car garage. Home is complete w/ an attached 1 BD, 1 BA casita. Everything has been done to this 2,937 SF home, now all you need to do is move in & enjoy!

Quaint & cozy South Lakes Cottage. Large corner lot (.41 acre) with garden areas, trees & great landscaping. Detached finished garage with shop/workbench area + 2 enclosed storage areas with concrete floors & electricity. Great location - just a few steps to Darling’s Resort and Siltcoos Lake. Great fishing (bass, cutthroat, perch & salmon). Fenced yard and dog run & kennel area with concrete floors. Covered patio/deck with 4 person hot tub and gutter guards for easy maintenance. Home has been well cared for and is move-in ready. RV parking has sewer hook-up. Well water with UV filtration. Ductless HP, cozy woodstove, and really nice kitchen with all appliances included + washer & dryer.

BACK ON THE MARKET WITH NO FAULT OF THE HOME! Seller has been doing some updating and maintenance to make it sure it is in pristine condition! An extraordinary & rare opportunity to own a truly magnificent south-facing home on the picturesque Woahink Lake. This stunning residence was custom built by the renowned Carter Brothers, featuring a unique timber frame construction with exquisite attention to detail throughout. The exterior of the home has beautiful cedar siding & boasts a dramatic tiled roof, making it an eye-catching architectural masterpiece.

5590 S. SHORE DRIVE

2107 WILLOW LOOP

954 NOPAL ST.

25 TWIN TREE COURT

845 MUNSEL CREEK LOOP

Panoramic ocean view home in Fawn Ridge West. 4,244 square feet, 3 bdrm, 3.5-bath including a Mother-in-law suite w/separate entrance and elevator. Expansive great room with gourmet kitchen, high end appliances & butler’s pantry. Large .54 acre lot & a 2nd buildable .74 acre lot adjacent on Bambi Court which is included, plus a 53’ deep by 20’ RV garage w/ full RV hookups & 16-foot door.

Welcome to your dream home in the heart of Florentine! Remodeled triple wide manufactured home. 2,562 SF of spacious living space. 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, and large vaulted ceilings. New paint interior and exterior. This residence offers comfort and style in every corner. Florentine offers a charming community atmosphere while being close to shopping, dining, and outdoor recreational activities.

$1,550,000

$539,500

88416 1ST AVE. #401

4764 STONEFIELD CT.

OPEN HOUSE ON FEB 9TH. Oceanfront living/investment opportunity with a rental pool! This is an A unit that has been remodeled w/ amazing views from the highest floor. The resort has a brand new deli/convenience store, indoor pool, hot tub, and children’s water play area. There is a space saving kitchenette in the unit. Own your access to miles of beautiful beach!

New construction, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom 1800 sq ft home. Upgrades throughout. Quartz countertops, undermount sinks, stainless steel appliances, LVP flooring in the main living spaces and a covered front and back porch.

$662,500

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Nestled North of Florence, this wind-sheltered haven is just around the corner from Sutton Lake & a stone’s throw away from several other pristine lakes. 4 bedrooms & 2 baths, this spacious 1630 SF home beckons with its well-thought-out floor plan, featuring a separate family room & living room. Recently updated kitchen. Fully fenced backyard. RV parking space & a double attached garage. Whether you’re seeking a primary residence or a lucrative rental opportunity, this property is a gem waiting to be discovered. Don’t let this chance slip away! Seize the opportunity to call this coastal retreat your own!

BRAND NEW CREEKFRONT HOME IN WILLOW DUNES. Tons of concrete parking and circular driveway. 3 bedrooms + den and 2 baths. 1/3 acre lot. Custom kitchen with island and pantry. Beautiful quartz countertops throughout. Separate bedroom wings with spacious primary suite with walk-in closet. Covered rear patio adjacent to Munsel Creek. Pre-wired for hot tub on patio and electric car charging station in garage. Super-efficient hybrid hot water heater. Tons of features and amenities. Quality finish work throughout with great attention to detail. Lots of value here in a great neighborhood.

3605 STATE HWY 38 #36 REEDSPORT

1260 10TH ST. #5

$459,000

Your Umpqua River oasis is waiting. This end unit condo features 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath and has great river and inlet views from all three decks. Updated kitchen appliances and nice carpet throughout the living and bedrooms. Enjoy access to the Umpqua River from the private boat launch and your own boat slip as well. Just 9 miles from Reedsport Oregon for all your conveniences.

$215,000

$698,000

COMPLETE RENOVATION!! Welcome to the perfect urban oasis in the heart of town! This cozy 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo is ideally situated within walking distance to shopping, medical facilities, library & post office. New kitchen, all new flooring, painting, wainscotings & new bathroom. Assigned parking spot. On-site laundry facilities. Whether you’re seeking an excellent investment opportunity or a cozy full-time residence, this condo presents an ideal option. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Schedule a viewing today & experience the convenience and comfort this condo has to offer!

$199,900

1961 cottage style 3 bedroom home in the center of town. Original hardwood floors, brick wood burning fireplace and fenced rear yard. Close to the library, post office and stores. Walking distance to “Old Town”. Interior has been freshly painted and ready for you to move in!

$322,000

68 SAILORS RAVINE CT. E IC CED R P DU RE

Brand new panoramic river, ocean & lake view custom home has an open & spacious floor plan. Now completed & move-in ready! 3 bedroom 2 bath in the exclusive, sought after Shelter Cove Development. Open great room, quartz counters in kitchen, bathrooms & laundry, stainless kitchen appliances, custom cabinets & custom primary suite. Large porch & oversized covered patio. High ceilings, heat pump, excellent quality construction and much more.

$797,000

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2024

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Tide Table Lady Bulldogs pounce on weary Lady Vikings

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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31

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THURSDAY, FEB. 1

At the finish line it was Creswell slashes Creswell 71, Siuslaw 19. Siuslaw 71-19 with “It was a very difficult game following a Saturday aggressive defense, road trip to La Pine and a intense game up-tempo offense competitive, versus Sisters (Monday),”

Siuslaw coach Aaron McNeill said. “Creswell is a very, Jan. 23 was predictably quick and athletic team that combustible for the Siuslaw likes to transition as much as Vikings at the starting line possible. with the Creswell Bulldogs in “Their quickness, aggresa Mountain Valley Conference sive defense and desire to girls’ basketball game at push the tempo was not a Glenn Butler Court. good combination with our The hard-charging Bulldogs tired legs.” were in no mood to slow Push the tempo, indeed. down and the Lady Vikings, Leading comfortably at halfplaying their third game in time, 40-14, the Their No four days, were running on fumes. See GIRLS, page B3 Exploding Whale Sports

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Siuslaw junior guard Makayla Bender had a team-high 10 points.

Vikings boys win 1, lose 1 at Bay City Duals Leonardo Robertson, Derrick Vanduch, Jacob Mann, Gage Mills each go 2-0

MONDAY, FEB. 5

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Danin Lacouture and Macali Lade win titles; Senior Night Doubles this Thursday Exploding Whale Sports

Siuslaw sophomore Danin Lacouture and junior Macali Lade won individual titles Saturday as the Lady Vikings finished fourth in the Harrisburg All Girls Wrestling Tournament. Sweet Home — ranked No. 1 in OSAAtoday’s 4A/3A/2A/1A coaches’ poll — won with 142 points, host Harrisburg was second with 88, Sutherlin third with 86 and the Lady Vikings’ had 79. Sweet Home had 10 athletes entered, Harrisburg 5,

forfeit over her Sweet Home opponent. Next up for the Lady Vikings is their Girls Senior Night Doubles at 5 p.m. Thursday at Glenn Butler Court. Siuslaw results at Harrisburg 115 — Macali Lade (27-0) placed 1st and scored 22.0 team points. Semifinal - Macali Lade (Siuslaw) 27-0 won by fall over Sylvia Pritchett (Woodburn) 2-10 (Fall 1:14) 1st Place Match - Macali Lade (Siuslaw) 27-0 won by medical forfeit over Trinity COURTESY PHOTO Landtroop (Sweet Home) Siuslaw sophomore Danin Lacouture 19-13 (MFFL) 120 — Abby Riggs (21-6) placed 2nd and scored 16.0 Sutherlin 12 and Siuslaw 4. Lacouture had a pair of team points. The Lady Vikings are ranked pins to capture the 135-pound Semifinal - Abby Riggs No. 4 in the OSAA today division, while Lade had a (Siuslaw) 21-6 won by fall 4A/3A/2A/1A poll released pin in the semifinals and won over Onaly Tindall (Yamhillthis past week. the first-place title by medical Carlton) 12-8 (Fall 5:51)

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1st Place Match - Lily Ridgley (Harrisburg) 21-8 won by fall over Abby Riggs (Siuslaw) 21-6 (Fall 1:14) 135 — Danin Lacouture (26-4) placed 1st and scored 18.0 team points. Round 2 - Danin Lacouture (Siuslaw) 26-4 won by fall over Alyssa Friedrich (Junction City) 1-12 (Fall 1:23) Round 3 - Danin Lacouture (Siuslaw) 26-4 won by fall over Keeley Guthrie (Sutherlin) 8-5 (Fall 4:48) 155 — Jane Lacouture (214) placed 2nd and scored 16.0 team points. Semifinal - Jane Lacouture (Siuslaw) 21-4 won by fall over Emily Grassham (Woodburn) 7-2 (Fall 5:27) 1st Place Match - Hannah Henderson (Harrisburg) 32-2 won by major decision over Jane Lacouture (Siuslaw) 21-4 (MD 11-0)

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Siuslaw finishes fourth in Harrisburg All-Girls

MONDAY, FEB. 12

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The Siuslaw Vikings boys wrestling team won one dual and lost one Friday to open competition in the two-day Bay City Duals at Marshfield High School in Coos Bay. The Vikings beat Mazama B, 53-24, and lost to Marshfield, 58-23.

Leonardo Robertson (144 pounds) was 2-0 with a pin and a technical fall, Derrick Vanduch (150) was 2-0 with two pins, Jacob Mann (175) was 2-0 with two pins and Gage Mills (2-0) with two pins. Asher Shervin (157) was 1-1 with a pin and Sawyer Larson (165) was 1-1 with a technical fall. Siuslaw also faces Hidden Valley A and Coquille in Pool A duals. Results from track wrestling.com:

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The Siuslaw Vikings boys wrestling team defeated Glide 28-24 Saturday to take seventh place in the Bay City Duals at Marshfield High School in Coos Bay. Marshfield met Mazama in the championship match,

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Siuslaw senior Derrick Vanduch while Coquille beat North Bend in the third-place dual,

54-29, and Hidden Valley topped Sutherlin in the fifthplace final, 39-36. Siuslaw sophomore Jacob Mann, junior Leonardo Robertson and senior Derrick Vanduch each were 7-0 over the two days of duals competition. Mann won with six pins and a forfeit, Robertson with four pins and three decisions and Vanduch with six pins and a decision. The Vikings next host the Senior Night Duals at 5 p.m. Thursday at Glenn Butler Court.

Team results Semifinals Friday Mazama 66, North Bend 17 Pool A Marshfield 53, Coquille 30 1. Marshfield. 2. Hidden Championship Valley. 3. Coquille. 4. Siuslaw. Mazama vs Marshfield 5 Mazama B. Consolation bracket Pool B Semifinals 1. Mazama A. 2. Sutherlin. Hidden Valley 48, Siuslaw 3. North Bend. 4. Hidden 21 Valley. 5. Glide. Sutherlin 42, Glide 30 Saturday Seventh place Championship bracket Siuslaw 28, Glide 24 First round Fifth place Mazama 57, Siuslaw 15 Hidden Valley 39, Sutherlin North Bend 45, Hidden 36 Valley 33 Third place Coquille 44, Sutherlin 30 Coquille 54, North Bend 29 Marshfield 54, Glide 24

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Lady Vikings pin down second at Marshfield Siuslaw’s Danin Lacouture, Macali Lade, Abby Riggs win individual titles Explodiong WHALE SPORTS

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Abigail Riggs (left) and Macali Lade

Sophomore Danin Lacouture and juniors Macali Lade and Abby Riggs were each 3-0 with 3 pins to win individual titles Friday, powering the Siuslaw Vikings girls wrestling team to a second-place finish in the Bay City Duals at Marshfield. The host Pirates, with 10 competitors, won the team title with 74 points, followed by Siuslaw’s five-member team with 64 and Hidden Valley’s seven-member team with 62.

Registration kicks off for spring youth soccer

North Bend (5 members) had 38, Coquille (4) 31, Mazama (4) 23 and Glide (1) 0. Danin Lacouture, Lade and Riggs scored 20 team points each and senior Jane Lacouture was 1-1 with 4 team points. Siuslaw competes Saturday at the Harrisburg Girls Tournament. Siuslaw results at Bay City Duals 100-109 pounds — Elizabeth Edwards Lost by fall to Dollie Austin, Marshfield, :21

Registration is underway through March 9 for the Siuslaw Youth Soccer Association spring season. Fee is $72. The season is April 6 to May 25, with matches at Miller Park. Age brackets include U6, U8, U10 and U12. Register online at www. siuslawsoccer.com. Contact the SYSA on Facebook, at siuslawyouthsoccer@gmail.com, 541600-4409 or PO Box 1340 Florence, OR 97439.

Current board members of the SYSA include president Bud Nelson, vice president Erin Linton, secretary Tammy McKenzie and registrar Gary Sarles. Position open is listed as treasurer. Sierra Thomas is listed as communication coordinator, Nora Vanduch head coach and Londi Tomaro referee coordinator. Members at large include Justin Linton, Nikki Harklerode, Angela Nelson, Cameron Jagoe and Londi Tomaro. Dave Spencer is in charge of field layout and marking. Openings are listed for Mapleton parent/player liaison, fund-raising coordinator and equipment coordinator.

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Pinned Amina Palaciof, Marshfield, :19 131-135 — Danin Lacouture was first and scored 20 team points Pinned Syndi Davis, Marshfield, :32 Pinned Amaya Arce, Coquille, :42 Pinned Kaydence Johnson, Hidden Valley, 4:55 143-155 — Jane Lacouture was second and scored 4 team points Pinned Bailey Short, North Bend, 1:08 Lost by decision to Megan Peterson, Hidden Valley, 8-4

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Lost by fall to Abigail Irish, Mazama, :14 111-114 — Macali Lade was first and scored 20 team points Pinned Tenaya Cherrick, Mazama, 1:09 Pinned Analise Miller, Coquille, 1:35 Pinned Siena Beckett, Marshfield, :59 113-120 — Abby Riggs was first and scored 20 team points Pinned Aniya Guyton, Marshfield, 1:05 Pinned Ilana Maguire, North Bend, 3:38

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SIUSLAW NEWS • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2024

Creswell pulls away late to edge Vikings Florence pickleball

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Siuslaw heads to Elmira on Thursday for its fourth game in six days

A two-hour class for 12 to be held at Siuslaw Region Indoor Tennis Court

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The Creswell Bulldogs scratched back from an 11-point first-half deficit Jan. 23 to beat the Siuslaw Vikings, 56-48, in a key Mountain Valley Conference boys basketball game at Glenn Butler Court. The Vikings (10-7) played Jan 25 at Elmira. With the loss, Siuslaw dropped into a fourth-placed tie in league with Sisters at 2-3. The setback damaged the Vikings’ goal of grabbing one of the league’s three berths in the 3A state tournament. Meanwhile, Creswell (8-9) moved into third-place all alone in league at 3-2. Senior Andrew Jensen-Norman had 16 points and 12 rebounds to lead Siuslaw, while junior guard Tyler Whitson led the Bulldogs with 15 points. The Vikings took control early, leading 10-5 after the first quarter and 26-20 at halftime. Creswell pulled even after three quarters, 36-36, then pulled away in the fourth quarter, at one point hitting 10 free throws in a row. Siuslaw was down by only three points with 26 seconds to play, 51-48, but Creswell put the game away at the line.

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Pickleball is not an Olympic sport. Yet. But it is one of the fastest-growing recreation activities, and it has gotten a toehold in Florence. Want to learn, or find out what the fuss is about? A two-hour Learn 2 Play Pickleball session will be held from 2:30 p.m. to

Siuslaw was down by only three points with 26 seconds on the clock but couldn’t make it up.

WLBA meeting Western Lane Baseball Association will be holding its annual meeting and Board elections Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 5:30 p.m. at TR Hunter Real Estate office in Florence. WLBA organizes baseball teams for players age 13-18 in the Florence area, including the Three Rivers Casino Sandblasters American Legion team. Anyone interested in supporting youth baseball is welcome to attend.

4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Siuslaw Region Indoor Tennis Court, 3165 Kingwood St., Florence. The class will max out at 12. Contact Chad Olson, Florence Oregon Pickleball Club, https://www.facebook.com/groups/6061 40775045270/?ref=sh are&mibextid=WaXdOe

Scholarships for Women PEO Chapter FQ in Florence has scholarships for women who are returning to school to improve their situation or who are currently enrolled in an accredited school and are looking for financial help to continue studies. Applicants for the Paula Becker P.E.O. Scholarship for Women must be females who have graduated from a Florence area school or obtained a GED

locally. The local P.E.O. Chapter FQ Education Committee will select the recipient. If interested, send your contact information to pbeckerscholarship@ gmail.com and a committee member will contact you. P.E.O. is a philanthropic educational organization established in 1869 which currently has approximately 200,000 members worldwide. Florence P.E.O. chapters FQ and DY have a combined

membership of over 70 women who raise funds for women’s education. Women interested in the Paula Becker P.E.O. Scholarship for Women should email pbeckerscholarship@gmail.com and a committee member will respond. Information on other P.E.O. scholarship and low interest education loan opportunities can be found at www.peointernational.org .

Boys

157 - Asher Shervin (Siuslaw) over Bryce Wheeler (Mazama B) Fall 5:03 165 - Sawyer Larson (Siuslaw) over Anthony Idrogo (Mazama B) TF 18-2 175 - Jacob Mann (Siuslaw) over Jayden Justice (Mazama B) Fall 0:52 190 - Seth McLane (Mazama B) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 215 - Darrell Mills (Siuslaw) over Abraham Sanchez (Mazama B) Fall 1:16 285 - Cooper Hinklin (Mazama B) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf Marshfield defeated Siuslaw 58-23 106 - Garron Castro (Marshfield) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 113 - Christian Woodram (Marshfield) over Blake Mobley (Siuslaw) Fall 1:14 120 - Hadyn Widdicombe (Marshfield) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf

126 - Trayton Forbes (Marshfield) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 132 - Reese Hite (Marshfield) over Jaxon Chiang (Siuslaw) Maj 11-1 138 - Ethan Flood (Marshfield) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 144 - Leonardo Robertson (Siuslaw) over James Steward (Marshfield) TF 18-3 150 - Derrick Vanduch (Siuslaw) over Louis `Fox` Wheatly (Marshfield) Fall 0:59 157 - Gage Saxon (Marshfield) over Asher Shervin (Siuslaw) Fall 0:53 165 - Aaron Sinnott (Marshfield) over Sawyer Larson (Siuslaw) Fall 4:39 175 - Jacob Mann (Siuslaw) over Aryan Wright (Marshfield) Fall 3:33 190 - Wyatt Petley (Marshfield) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 215 - Darrell Mills (Siuslaw) over Richardo Chacon (Marshfield) Fall 4:43 285 - Bryson Harvey (Marshfield) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf

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Siuslaw defeated Mazama B 53-24 106 - Blake Mobley (Siuslaw) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 113 - Blake Mobley (Siuslaw) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 120 - Double Forfeit 126 - Jakob Hendrickson (Mazama B) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 132 - Jaxon Chiang (Siuslaw) over Ben Boatright (Mazama B) Fall 0:18 138 - Koy Mauch (Mazama B) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 144 - Leonardo Robertson (Siuslaw) over Caden Juhl (Mazama B) Fall 2:15 150 - Derrick Vanduch (Siuslaw) over Thomas Mallinson (Mazama B) Fall 1:06

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Lady Bulldogs went on a 25-1 rampage in the third quarter. The fourth quarter, played with a running clock, favored Creswell, 6-4, as the Bulldogs emptied their bench. Siuslaw junior guard Makayla Bender was a silver lining on a grey night for the Lady Vikings. “A shout out to Makayla Bender for her team-high 10 points,” McNeill said. With little time to rest, the Lady Vikings head to Elmira on Thursday to begin the second round of league play.

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