Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The Siuslaw news. (Florence, Lane County, Or.) 1960-current | View Entire Issue (May 23, 2015)
SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2015 9 A OSP to increase patrols Memorial Day Weekend “Click It or Ticket” campaign, cover the Memorial Day holi- day period, which begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 22, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 25. The focus will be on ensur- ing passengers are properly buckled up; child passengers are in the right restraint system; and impaired drivers are removed from the road. Oregon safety restraint law requires the following: • Child passengers weighing less than forty pounds must be restrained in a child seat. • Children under one year or weighing less than 20 pounds must be restrained in a rear-fac- ing child seat. • A child over forty pounds must be restrained in either a child seat or a booster seat appropriate for the child’s size until he/she reaches age eight or 4’9” tall and the adult belt system fits properly. • Best practice (but not Oregon law): Children age 12 and under should sit in the back seat due to airbag dangers. Key Safety Restraint Facts for Oregon: • Oregon leads the nation with highest reported seatbelt Do your part and volunteer today to help support these local non-proft organizations in our community! down and be alert. • Share the road. Don’t tail- gate and check your mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes. • Be on the lookout for bicy- clists, pedestrians and other vulnerable users of our roads. • Always use safety restraints and child safety seats correctly • Don’t drink and drive; don’t be impaired and drive. These can be deadly combina- tions. • Move over if you are approaching any type of emer- gency vehicle, tow truck or roadside assistance vehicle which is stopped on the road- side with emergency lights acti- vated. Friends of Library seeking volunteers Volunteer•Get involved•Donate Volunteers needed for new home construction, home repairs, general offi ce work, public relations and program administration. Join an operating committee and help Habitat help others! Call 541-902-9227 or e-mail to fl orencehabitat@gmail.com Offi ce located at 2004 HWY 101, Florence Those living in or near Florence and Mapleton have a popular public library that meets the many needs of its diverse population. The Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library is seeking help in meeting its goal of support- ing the Siuslaw Public Library. To achieve those goals, vol- unteers are needed in the fol- lowing areas: • Join the Friends of the Library (FOL). There is a great need for volunteers to work on the Friends’ many projects, such as book sorting, book sales activities, greeting card creation, membership recruit- ing and data management, HELPING HANDS COALITION newsletter creation, publicity generation, website mainte- nance and other special proj- ects, such as last year’s Literary Basket project. Funds generated by the Friends’ many projects are used to support the library. As an example, revenues from 2004 book sales totaled $8,100. • Donate pre-read (used) books. Both fiction and non- fiction books are always in demand and may be brought to the library on Ninth Street. Fiction books include mys- teries, literary novels, science fiction, fantasy, crime fiction, romance, adventure and many other categories. Non-fiction includes biogra- phies and autobiographies, art books, cook books, reference books, gardening, pets and pet care, health, economics, poli- tics, how-to books, travel guides, history, sports and more. Both hard back and soft cover books are welcome. Information about FOL, including membership infor- mation, can be found online at www.siuslawlibrary.org. Click on the Friends of the Library link. You can also con- tact the Library Friends at www.SiuslawLibraryFriends@ gmail.com. Drivers needed for Senior Connections Drive your own vehicle to take Florence Senior Citizens who otherwise have no trans- portation to their medical appointments in Florence, Eugene, Springfield, Coos Bay and North Bend. Mileage is reimbursed at Assisting those in need in our Community. Free Hot Meals Mon-Wed-Fri 11 AM - 2 PM PO Box 1296 • 1339 Rhododendron Dr. Florence, OR 97439 Call 541-997-5057 to Volunteer Join the Peace Harbor Hospital Volunteers. You will find an area of interest in a caring organization. Peace Harbor Volunteers 400 9th Street, Florence, OR 97439 541-997-8412 ext. 209 Meals on Wheels are available to people over the age of 60 who cannot get out much due to illness or advanced age and who are not eating properly, regardless of income. Cafe 60 is available for those who prefer to make new friends in a dining room setting. • Get rested before you are tested. Fatigued drivers are more frequent during holiday weekends because of increased travel and activity. Be patient and allow plenty of time to reach your destination. • Pay attention. An inatten- tive driver is a growing safety concern on our roads and an increasing factor in traffic crashes. • Know before you go: Stay up to date on road conditions by visiting TripCheck.com or calling 5-1-1. • Even when workers are not present, all work zone speed limits still apply and fines dou- ble. Inactive work zones still have equipment, detours, and incomplete changes in the road- way so drivers need to slow use: 98.18 percent. NHTSA estimates 175 people were saved in Oregon during 2013 because they were buck- led up. • OSP, sheriffs and local police will be working day and night to increase proper safety belt and child car seat use dur- ing a statewide traffic enforce- ment “blitz” from May 18 through May 31. • Child car seats reduce the likelihood of infants under 1 year old being killed in a crash by 71 percent and the fatal risk for toddlers aged 1 to 4 by 54 percent, and 58 and 59 percent for infants and toddlers in SUVS, pickups and vans. Boosters reduce the risk of serious injury for four to eight year olds by 45 percent. 1570 Kingwood • PO Box 2313, Florence 541-997-5673 laneseniormeals.org Operating Monday, Wednesday and Friday Saving men one PSA test at a time. 541-997-6626 maribob@oregonfast.net Someone to talk to... who understands! .405 cents per mile. This reim- bursement is not taxable and does not interfere with OHP or Food Stamp determination. The hours are typically weekdays. Drivers decide which days and hours they are willing to help and can accept or decline rides any time. Drivers will not be asked to transport people during dan- gerous road conditions. If interested in volunteering, contact Kristine Sirmans, Florence Senior Connections, at 541-902-9430 ext. 7830. BOOKS & CLOTHING SALE 50% OFF This Sunday and Monday To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441 May 24 & 25 ALL BOOKS & CLOTHING We are now open until 8pm on Sunday! St. Vincent de Paul 2315 Hwy. 101 Florence 541-997-8640 svdp.us “Have some fun, save some money, do something nice for your neighbor.” CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK Motorists who choose to drive impaired, not use their safety restraints, drive distract- ed or make other dangerous driving decisions should expect to draw the attention of law enforcement officers statewide during the 2015 Memorial Day holiday weekend. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers, county sheriffs and local police officers will step up enforcement efforts, now through May 31, to help save lives by cracking down on traf- fic violators. The increased enforcement efforts, part of the national