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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015 Rhody court speaks out Rhododendrons to bloom at ARS Early Flower Show The Early Rhododendron Flower Show will take place April 11 and 12. The flower show is sponsored by the Siuslaw Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society. Both flower shows are held at the Florence Events Center and are judged. The show is open to the public — 3 A without charge — as soon as judging is completed. The Siuslaw Chapter also has an outdoor plant sale dur- ing both shows. Doors open at noon to the public on Saturday and remain open until 5 p.m. On Sunday, viewing will be available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Community Easter Egg Hunt at Miller Park Field Area 18th and Oak Streets Saturday April 4th 10:00 A.M. PHOTO BY CHANTELLE MEYER/SIUSLAW NEWS Rhody Court Princesses Natalie Madden, Trista Lane and Courtney King, (front, holding banner), join Soroptimist International of Florence for their first speaking engagement featuring their platforms. The Senior Court will contin- ue to present on topics like the arts, social responsibility, mentorship, self esteem and abuse at events leading up the Rhododendron Court Scholarship Showcase at Florence Events Center on Wednesday, May 6, at 6:30 p.m. SOLVE beach cleanup nets 62,500 pounds of debris Ages 1-10 Come and enjoy the fun! Co-hosted by Siuslaw High School Interact Club, & The Rotary Club of Florence. Oregon beaches are ready for summer after shedding close to 63,000 pounds on Saturday, March 28. That’s when more than 5,000 volun- teers helped clear the entire Oregon coast of trash at the annual SOLVE Spring Oregon Beach Cleanup. An Oregon tradition for 30 years, the twice-annual coast- wide beach cleanups have seen nearly 240,000 SOLVE volun- teers remove an estimated 3.2 million pounds of trash from our beaches since 1984. “Oregon’s beaches are a big part of who we are as Your #1 Local Yard, Garden, and Landscape Experts! Let’s Get Hoppin’! 11th Annual EASTER EGG HUNT! April 3-5 Oregonians,” said Lisa Van Lannen, Oregon Parks Recreation Director. “The beach is for all of us, and car- ing for it has become a wonder- ful public tradition. We are grateful to SOLVE and to the thousands of citizens who give their time and energy to keep- ing our beaches clean.” The most common items found during the event were tiny bits of plastic, cigarette butts, fishing rope, glass bottles and plastic bottles. Interesting items found by volunteers included a large dock washed up near Battle Rock, a discarded baby stroller in Seaside, 200 feet of fishing rope in Cannon Beach, a bro- ken mailbox near Cape Lookout State Park, and a bay- onet at Sunset Beach. There were also many inspiring stories from across the coast. In Gold Beach, the Visitor Center partnered with the U.S. Forest Service for their first-ever community-led Spring Oregon Beach Cleanup event. A crew of 43 volunteers cleared nearly 1,500 pounds of litter off of five miles of beach, and a lucky few even collected prized glass blown floats. At the Sand Lake Recreation Area, more than 100 members of the Sand Lake Duners led the cleanup effort, helping to give back to the beaches they love. Serving as beach captains since the 1980s, the Rockaway Beach Lions Club welcomed 140 volunteers with free lunch, including hot dogs and dona- tions from the Metro Korean Lions Club. They cleared more than 3,500 pounds off the beach and road. At Short Beach, a few brave volunteers hiked up and down hundreds of steps to pick up lit- ter, while Netarts Oceanside Fire and Rescue hauled debris off nearby Bayocean Spit. Many of the event’s spon- sors also joined in the effort. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department coordi- nated over half of the 45 check- in sites, and helped haul thou- sands of pounds of trash. Local transfer stations and coastal counties once again generously donated their services up and down the coast. Major Sponsor, Fred Meyer, brought more than 100 volun- teers out to the Seaside cleanup and joined Media Sponsors K103fm and KOIN 6. Fifty volunteers from The Standard, the event’s Supporting Sponsor, joined the New WLCF scholarship deadline is April 15 Search our store for hidden eggs fi lled with great savings. Find coupons for up to 20% off your purchase, great surprise gifts, or free fl owers! A new Roger and Sherrie McCorkle $500 scholarship has been added to the list of 18 Western Lane Community THANK YOU for making Free Potting Day a big success! We had a great response and will be able to make a donation of our custom blended potting soil to Siuslaw elementary school’s garden project! JUST IN! NEW SPRING COLOR FOR YOUR GARDEN! Perennials and annuals throughout the nursery, and gorgeous spring home décor in our gift shop. Lisa’s Avant Gardener Tip of the Week Cut branches of spring blooming shrubs such as bridal wreath spirea and forsythia for indoor blooms. WEDNESDAY THUIRSDAY Foundation (WLCF) scholar- ships for a total of $31,000 to be awarded this spring. The scholarship program is SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY APRIL 1 APRIL 2 APRIL 3 APRIL 4 APRIL 5 APRIL 6 APRIL 7 Partly Sunny, Showers Partly Sunny Afternoon Rain Mostly Cloudy, a Little Rain Cloudy, Showers Afternoon Showers, Partly Sunny Rain 52°F 40°F 54°F 39°F 54°F 40°F 53°F 40°F 53°F 40°F 53°F 42°F Award-winning Landscaping Service LCB#6718 Patios • Water Features • Fire Pits Outdoor Lighting • Irrigation Systems Home & Garden Décor 88493 Hwy. 101 Florence Open 7 days • Just 2 min. N. of Fred Meyer 10% Senior Discount Every Tuesday 997-5973 Make sure your tires are operating safely and efficiently. Call or come in today for your FREE Tire Check! 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NURSERY • LANDSCAPING • GARDEN CENTER Pelican Pub cleanup in Pacific City. In addition, the nonprofit, Washed Ashore, took debris from several check-in sites. Due to their efforts, over 1,000 pounds of debris will be re-pur- posed and turned into educa- tional art sculptures at their Bandon facility. “The combined effort of all these partners has a tremen- dously positive impact on our beaches and coastal communi- ties,” said Maureen Fisher, CEO of SOLVE. “Today, Oregonians from across the state chose to spend their Saturday protecting the health of our wildlife and beaches, and that is truly inspiring,” she concluded. The Spring Oregon Beach Cleanup is made possible by coordinating sponsors: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, and Local Coast Garbage and Recycling Haulers. Major Sponsors included: Fred Meyer, and the Oregon Department of Transportation. Supporting sponsors were: Howard S. Wright — a Balfour Beatty Company, Northwest Natural, and The Standard. Media Sponsors were K103fm and KOIN 6.