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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2015 5 B FAHS to host special Adams offering more than tickling ivories event at FEC Jan. 31 your pet by artist Ron Hildenbrand. The only requirements for entrance to this special event is to bring in dog food or cat food of your choice to place in the container. Also, if you bring your pet to be photographed, your pet must be on a leash and remain in the designated area for pho- tographing. The amazing art work in Gallery One, and the endearing photos in Gallery Five, will be on view all month at the FEC. For animal lovers in Florence, this is an opportuni- ty to come and show support. A quiet word about your hearing. We’re very good listeners. Brad Smith, Au.D. Sandi Ybarra, Au.D. Gail Leslie, Au.D. Doctors of Audiology FLORENCE: 541-997-7617 1525 12th Street, Suite 2 EUGENE: 541-686-3505 401 East 10th Avenue, Suite 110 www.hearingassociates.net Hearing is believing 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 . Sheriff share new rules for chained dogs Last year, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office shared information with you about a new Oregon law. A significant change concerning the mini- mum care standard for dogs that live on chains was estab- lished. Here is important informa- tion regarding that law. A multitude of agencies lob- bied for the new legislation to address the problems associat- ed with chronically chained dogs. Chained dogs are often associated with complaints of excessive barking, aggression, biting, running at large and long-term neglect. House Bill 2783 was passed and became effective Jan. 1, 2014. It created the offense of unlawful tethering of a domes- tic animal and established such offenses as Class B violations, a $260 standard fine amount. The measure provides that unlawful tethering occurs when a person tethers a domestic ani- mal in their custody or control: • With a tether that is an unreasonable length given the size of the animal • With a collar that pinches or chokes the animal when pulled • For more than 10 hours in a 24-hour period • For more than 15 hours in a 24-hour period if the tether is attached to a pulley or a run- ning line (zip-line) Some potential issues with tethering include: • Chained dogs do not make for good guard dogs because they are unable to stop an intruder. Since most chained dogs are not socialized, they are unable to distinguish a real threat from a family friend or neighborhood child. The best guard dogs are those who live inside the house and are treated as part of the family. • The lack of a fence barrier to protect the dog from outside dangers raises the risk of dog bites, makes dogs vulnerable to unwanted breeding and attack by other dogs or animals because a chained dog cannot defend himself or herself. • Continuous chaining is inhumane and unsafe for dogs. Dogs are, by nature, social beings that thrive on interac- tion with people and other ani- mals. A dog kept chained in one spot for months or even years suffers immense psychological damage. A continuously chained dog usually becomes neurotic, anx- ious, and aggressive, some- times barking excessively. • In some cases, the necks of chained dogs become raw and infected from poorly fitting collars. • Dog tethers can easily become entangled with other objects, preventing the dog from reaching food, shelter or water and even choking or strangling the dogs. • Chained dogs can become a target for other animals and people intending to do harm. • Because they are vulnera- ble, fearful, and cannot escape, their natural instinct is to become highly territorial and aggressive. This can present a significant risk of injury to the public through dog bites and attacks. Since there is no physical barrier between a dog and a child or other community member, tethered dogs can pose a risk to neighbors or passersby (frequently chil- dren). According to a scientific study in Pediatrics, chained dogs are 2.8 times more likely to bite, but for victims under 12, that number rises to 5.4. Gone are the days of having a dog chained in the yard all day and night. The happiest and healthiest dogs have a fence for a border. For more information and tips, visit www.lincoln countysheriff.net. — Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Monoprint at KB Gallery Thursday Local artist Liz Johnson invites all artists, beginning or experienced, to participate in a monoprint “Print ‘n Sip” ses- sion at Kenneth B Gallery on Thursday, Jan. 15, from 5 to 8 p.m For this event, Johnson will demonstration her unique method of combining various methods for one distinct mono- type. After the demonstration, she will guide others while they produce their own prints. The event costs $35 and includes all materials neces- sary for attendees to complete at least one monoprint. Tickets Denture Services, Inc. can be purchased online at www.KennethBGallery.com or by calling SK Lindsey at 541- 999-5875. Liz Johnson is currently the featured artist at the gallery and her solo show, “Living on the Edge,” portrays more than 20 richly colored large-format monotypes through Jan. 17. The show has been well received by the public.All are welcome and the event is free. COMPLETE DENTURE SERVICE Ladies Elks scholarships available Tuesday 1/6 Sula Odette Deborah Peterson Florence Florence Safeway Safeway Wednesday 1/7 Sue Holt Ray Bray Florence Florence Cheveux Spa Safeway Thursday 1/8 Randy Hobby Stephanie Brown Florence Florence Grocery Outlet Safeway Friday 1/9 Michael Mc Cord Joe McKean Florence Florence Pacific Pines RV Park & Storage Safeway Saturday 1/10 Carolyn Tweedy Dee Ohlsen Florence Florence Safeway Animal Hearts Sunday 1/11 Randy Hobby Deborah Peterson Florence Florence Florence Liquor Store Safeway Richard Ulrich Mary Ford Florence Florence Grocery Outlet Oceanside Vet Hospital Monday 1/12 William A. Foster, L.D Denture wearer Sherry Offi ce Manager • Dentures • Relines • Partials • Repairs • Implant Retained Dentures William A. Foster, L.D. “Locally Owned and Operated” Serving the Central Oregon Coast Emergency Appointments Available Denture Services, Inc. 524 Laurel Street, Florence 541-997-6054 Visit us online: www.TheSiuslawNews.com. The Florence Ladies of Elks, B P O E #1858, is now offering applications for scholarships and vocational training to any graduating senior from the high schools of Siuslaw, Mapleton, Reedsport and Triangle Lake who plans to attend an accredited college, university or trade/vocational education program. Students are advised to request an application packet from their counselor, along with an information sheet detailing what to include when submitting the applica- tion packet. All packets must be com- plete. The deadline for all appli- cations is March 5, 2015, with a postmark no later than Feb. 28, 2015. Awards will be announced in April. Funds for scholarships and grants awarded by the Ladies of Elks are accumulated through fundraising projects held throughout the year. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK The community is invited to attend a kick-off reception to benefit the Florence Area Humane Society on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event will be held at the Florence Events Center. The community is invited to come anytime during those hours to have refreshments provided by Red Rose cater- ing, view animal art work by local artists in Gallery One; view photos of pets available for adoption in Gallery Five; have a photo taken with your pet in the FEC lobby for a donation of your choice; and buy raffle tickets for a chance to win an original portrait of The popular local advanced students. musician Marty Classes are on Adams performs all Thursday evening around Florence, and anyone can regis- including the ter at Lane Florence Playhouse Community College. last summer, per- It is not required to forming “If I Didn’t take the introductory Care” with friends in class in order to take a tribute to the Ink the advanced class, Spots. however students For those who must have their own missed it, they can iPad for both classes. enjoy Adams’ musi- If music or tech- cal talent at nology aren’t of inter- S h o r e w o o d est, Adams is also R e t i r e m e n t leading a Bible Study Residences every every Monday morn- Friday evening at 5 ing at 10 a.m. at p.m. S h o r e w o o d Shorewood is pro- R e t i r e m e n t viding a free dinner Residence, followed while those in atten- Providing music is only one of Marty Adams’ talents around town. (courtesy by a free lunch. dence enjoy the photo) For more informa- music. tion on any or all In addition, Adams is teach- College annex on “Making the ry class followed by “Making of these classes, call 541-997- ing a class at Lane Community iPad myPad,” as an introducto- the iPad myPad 2” for more 8202.