Rachel Pearson with Siuslaw School children holding a generous check from the Florence Rotary Club. Including a Rotary member challenge and Three Rivers Casino barbeque, the group raised $8,400 for the Textbook Fund.

The kitchen van was provided by Three Rivers Casino & Hotel, Balloon sculpture donated by A Little Guy Balloon Company. 999-4935.

Roby's Furniture offered their large sign on Highway 101 to use as a billboard to advertise the barbeque dinner. Roby's Furniture is located at 18th Street and Highway 101, Florence, Oregon. Phone: 541-997-8214