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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2015
Ranger programs return to Cape Public input sought
Rises
Keele-UK
and
Amherst
College.
Additionally, retired profes-
sionals who are Forest Service
volunteers will join the group
this summer.
Visitors can take advantage
of ranger-led hikes and pro-
grams all summer at Cape
Perpetua and the Oregon
Dunes:
• Programs by request: 11
a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays
through Tuesdays
• Junior Ranger Programs:
11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays
“Ranger programs are great
for those who want a more in-
depth nature experience and a
chance to really connect with
these
special
places,”
Thompson said.
COURTESY PHOTO
A U.S. Forest field ranger makes a public presentation at
the Cape Perpetua day-use area.
who strive year-round to serve
the greater good of the public
through their efforts in recre-
ation, restoration and commu-
nity partnerships.”
The field ranger program,
known as Valuing People and
Places, is serving the public for
its sixth year. This year’s crew
hails from across the nation
and the United Kingdom with
degrees from the universities of
North Carolina, Oklahoma,
San Diego State, Saint Cloud-
Minnesota, California-Santa
Cruz, Eastern Kentucky,
Field rangers can be found
wherever Forest Service “wel-
come” flags are displayed
along Highway 101.
Visitors also can inquire
about field ranger programs
and locations by calling the
Cape Perpetua Visitor Center at
541-547-3289, or the ODNRA
visitors center at 541-271-
6000.
CORVALLIS
—
In
response to the two-year reau-
thorization by Congress of the
Secure Rural Schools and
Community Self-
Determination Act in April,
the Siuslaw National Forest is
soliciting project proposals to
be funded under Title II of the
act.
The federal legislation
encourages individuals, non-
profit organizations, local gov-
ernments, and others to pro-
pose projects that restore
watersheds, decommission or
maintain roads, control nox-
ious weeds, or otherwise
improve the condition of the
Forest.
Proposed projects need not
be implemented on Forest
Service lands, but must show a
benefit to national forest
resources.
Project proposals are due
electronically by 5 p.m., July
2.
Application forms, instruc-
tions and submission guide-
lines can be found online at
www.go.usa.gov/38CbB.
“The reauthorization of
Secure Rural Schools is excel-
lent news for the Oregon coun-
ties and numerous communi-
ties that partner with the
Siuslaw National Forest,” said
Jerry
Ingersoll,
Forest
Supervisor of the 630,000 acre
forest.
Eligible project proposals
submitted to the forest will be
reviewed by the Siuslaw
Resource Advisory
Committee, a balanced and
diverse group of stakeholders
representing local communi-
ties, industry, recreational
interests,
environmental
groups, elected officials and
more.
Following their review in
September, the committee will
supply Jerry Ingersoll with a
list of projects recommended
for funding.
ability. There are people will-
ing to help build the skills a
rider needs.”
Anyone who is interested in
being part of the equestrian
team, or coaching can contact
Geddes at 541-999-4957.
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“Although I learned a lot
each year of competition, I
learned and improved the most
this season,” said Holdren.
“For me, I wasn’t measuring
accomplishments with trophies
or ribbons I was most proud
gaining the confidence and
skills to be able to guide my
horse, Sequoiya, through new
events — and truly working
together as a team to make real
progress through persever-
ance.”
Perseverance, along with
commitment, were key words
for Holdren this season, who
put in several hours each week
practicing for events on her
own, in addition to working
with Sneddon.
“I introduced MaryAnn to a
new event this season, the hunt
seat, where riders leap over
fences and other obstacles,”
said Sneddon. “She took it
upon herself to learn the com-
mands, practice and improved
consistently.
“She did it without any for-
mal instruction from a trainer,
which was impressive.”
For Holdren, her years as an
equestrian were about more
than just competing and rid-
ing.
“Not all of my experiences
have been easy, each taught
me things I will practice
through the rest of my life,”
said Holdren, who sites
patience and dedication as two
qualities she has come to
appreciate as an equestrian.
“The things I learned will be
helpful in my daily life work-
ing with people, too.”
MaryAnn’s mother, Connie
Holdren, said sponsorship
from community businesses
and the support of family are a
big part of what made it all
possible.
“MaryAnn’s grandparents,
Phil and Marie Holdren and
Willard and Mary Hildebrand,
were always there to support
her and cheer her on,”
Holdren said of her daughter’s
support team. “When you’re
riding alone, that support
means a lot.”
In addition to moral sup-
port, Holdren also received
financial support from area
businesses Phil’s Saw Shop,
Johnston Motor Company,
Ladies of the Elks, KCST,
Sears, Griffe’s Cleawox
Market, One Stop and Frank’s
101 Barbershop.
For anyone interested in rid-
ing for Siuslaw or Mapleton,
both teams are looking for ath-
letes for next season.
“Skill level doesn’t matter,”
said coach Trisha Geddes.
“We help kids of all levels of
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CORVALLIS — Do you
want to take a hike with stun-
ning ocean views under a
canopy of giant trees or across
towering sand dunes in the
company of your very own
guide?
Would you like to better
understand
subjects
like
coastal rainforest ecology, cul-
tural history or dune restora-
tion?
Are you looking for opportu-
nities to connect children to the
outdoors through meaningful
educational and family orient-
ed experiences?
If you answered yes to any
of these questions, then head to
the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
and Oregon Dunes National
Recreation Area this summer to
find Siuslaw National Forest
field rangers waiting to guide
you on new adventures.
“Our field rangers create
opportunities for visitors to
make positive, memorable and
lasting connections to their
public lands,” said David
Thompson, Siuslaw National
Forest interpretive specialist
and manager of the field ranger
program. “This is also our
chance to put a face to the
efforts of those in our forest
