Mapleton School Superintendent
The new superintendent of Mapleton Schools will be taking on more than just overseeing the district. Sue Wilson will also be taking over the principal spot for the High School and Middle School. Over the summer she has been getting to know the community that she has worked with through the Lane County School District over the past several years.
“Checking in each staff member and getting to know students and families and local community members, seeing the potential right now, so in terms of concrete plans the first thing is to get the school year started. And so we’ll get there”
Wilson says they have hired some new staff including an arts teacher. The school will now offer a full time arts program with hopes of incorporating the industrial arts building and melding shop classes with classes like 3-d printing. Wilson has a background in producing a broader based school experience, one that incorporated community into the students education. Wilson joins Coast Radio for a segment on our town next week.
Community Foundation Scholarships Awarded
The Western Lane Community Foundation announce the recipients of their annual CES Awards Scholarships. The Arlis Ulman Health Careers Scholarship of 3000 was awarded to Jennifer Dietz who is currently attending LCC in the Nursing program. She was also the recipient of the Don Tiegen Scholarship, an additional 1600. Gracie Freudenthal received the Krzycki Scholarship in the amount of 2000. She is attending southern Oregon University majoring in Health and exercise science and pre nursing. Hannah Rannow received the 1500 John Seaver Scholarship. Rannow is studying biology at Oregon State University. The Glenn Butler Scholarship of 1000 was awarded to Margot Fleming who is studying Natura Resources and forest Management at OSU in Bend. The newly created Peace Harbor Hospital Health Profession Scholarship of 1000 was awarded to Brooke Vanderpool who plans to pursue a career in nursing. 5 additional scholarships of 1600 from the Western Lane Community Foundation were awarded to Ellie Halpin, Jared Northrop, Jordan Northrop Carissa Pearson and Brooklyn Cahoon.
Dune Fest
Tuesday August 2nd signifies the beginning of Dune Fest 2022 in Winchester Bay. Billed as the most fun families can have in the sand the festival brings visitors in from all over the US and lasts through Sunday. If you are interested in going, online reservations ended this past Tuesday, but there are still daily options available. There will be live music nightly and charity auctions.
Three Mile Prairie Open House
The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting to formally announce the Three Mile Prairie subdivision that is currently being developed. Tomorrow will be the open house for the new community north of Florence. The event will be from 10am until 5 pm. Tours of the model homes will be available. Coast Radio will be broadcasting live with a one hour broadcast on KCFM beginning at 11 am followed by a one hour broadcast on KCST. The model homes interiors were designed by local designer Ann Lacouture.