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2 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2016 Tsunami debris, invasive species to be discussed Police seatbelt blitz in May to it to measure the abundance and diversity of these non- native species. He will discuss the scientific research that has been done by himself and others on tsunami debris since 2012. He and CoastWatch Volunteer Coordinator Fawn Custer will also provide infor- mation on how CoastWatchers and others can assist by scout- ing for and reporting on poten- tial tsunami debris. For more information about the event, or about CoastWatch and its citizen science activi- ties, contact Fawn Custer at 541-270-0027, or email fawn@ oregonshores.org. COURTESY PHOTO Tsunamni debris like this small boat can habor invasive species in breaches and barnicles. because they could harbor non- native species that have sur- vived the journey, and might prove invasive in this new ter- ritory. CoastWatch cooperates with scientists who are studying these non-native species by reporting tsunami debris found on the shoreline and the pres- ence of possible invasive organisms, and where possible actually carrying the material to the Hatfield Marine Science Center. Dr. Chapman, an inverte- brate zoologist who studies aquatic biological invasions, collects tsunami debris and samples the organisms clinging COURTS Florence Municipal Court May 10 Timothy Michael Hinde pleaded guilty of harassment and disorderly conduct. He was sentenced to two days in Florence City Jail. He must pay $325 in fines and not contact or be in or about the residence or place of employ- ment of the victim. Bryan Wayne Beaudro pleaded guilty to a misde- meanor for driving with a suspended license. He was sentenced to 15 days in Florence City Jail and must pay $2,175 in fines. Alexander Daniel Sholberg pleaded no contest to crimi- nal trespass. He was sen- tenced to five days in Florence City Jail. He must pay $50 in fines and not con- tact or be in or about the premises or place of employ- ment of the victim. WESTERN LANE AMBULANCE OPEN HOUSE Obituaries on page 6 Oregon State Police, county sheriffs offices and local police will be working day and night to increase proper safety belt and child carseat use dur- ing a statewide traffic enforce- ment “blitz” from Monday, May 16, through Sunday, May 29. Officers will also be on the alert for persons riding illegal- ly in the open bed of pickup trucks and child safety seat usage. For help with child seats, refer to the seat manufactur- er’s instructions, vehicle owner’s manual or your local child seat fitting station. A list of fitting stations can be found at: www.nhtsa. gov/apps/cps/index.htm or at http://oregonimpact.org/car- seat-resources/. Let us cater to your pets! Daily • Weekly • Monthly and “play dates” Open 7am - 7 pm Monday - Saturday • Sunday 8am - 6pm 24-Hour Caregiver on Site - Licensed and Insured 4370 Hwy. 101 North • In the Florence RV Complex (next to Bi-Mart) - Shot Records Required 541-590-2466 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Siuslaw Outreach Services is actively recruiting volunteers for our Crisis Line. h ese volunteers carry a cell phone and answer urgent calls when our oi ce is closed. We also are in need of volunteers to greet clients at our front desk for a few hours every week. All training is provided! Call our volunteer coordinator for more information or stop by and pick up an application 1576 W. 12th Street or contact Ask for Lori @ 541-997-2816 ext.14 lori@l orencesos.org 109th Rhododendron Festival Friday, May 20 - Sunday, May 22, 2016 Join us! ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ We will be having booths, demonstrations, and tours of our facilities and equipment. Parades Car Show Street Vendor Fair Flower Show 5K Run Carnival Too Much To Do In One Day! Certifi ed car seat technicians on hand for checkups and car seats in stock. Bicycle helmets will be available Free hot dogs and hamburgers May 15, 2016 12-3pm 410 9 th St. Florence, Oregon 541-997-9614 www.westernlaneambulance.com D EADLINE FOR P RESS R ELEASES I S E VERY M ONDAY AND T HURSDAY BY N OON . E MAIL P RESS R ELEASES @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM . Florence Area Chamber of Commerce 541-997-3128 fl orencechamber.com CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK Oregon has seen an upsurge of tsunami debris in the recent months, everything from buoys to bottles, washed out to sea during the Japanese tsunami of 2011, carried around the Pacific gyre for five years and finally swept onto our shores. Most impressively, but also most worrisomely, we’ve seen seven boats or fragments of boats appear on Oregon beach- es. On Tuesday, May 17, Hatfield Marine Science Center researcher John Chapman will provide back- ground information on this phenomenon, explaining what has been learned regarding the tsunami debris that continues to wash up on Oregon beaches. Dr. Chapman speaks at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) at the Lane Community College Florence branch, 3149 Oak St., in room 103. The talk, offered by the CoastWatch program of the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition, is free and open to the public (a $5 donation is suggested). Tsunami debris, but espe- cially large pieces with cavities which could provide protected temporary habitat, pose threats