12 A SIUSLAW NEWS
❚ SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2015
Fireworks: Keep them legal, keep them safe
SALEM — The Office of
State Fire Marshal (OSFM),
Oregon fire service, Keep
Oregon Green, natural resource
agencies, Oregon fireworks
wholesalers and safety experts
encourage Oregonians to
“Keep it Legal and Keep it
Safe” when using fireworks.
The 2015 Oregon fireworks
sales season continues through
Sunday, July 5.
The OSFM and its partners
want everyone to know what
fireworks are legal in Oregon,
where they are permitted, and
the important steps to take for
fireworks safety.
“People often forget that
legal fireworks can only be pur-
chased from Oregon permitted
fireworks retailers and stands,”
says State Fire Marshal Jim
Walker. “Regulations limit
where those fireworks may be
used. For example, fireworks
are prohibited on all Oregon
beaches and in parks and camp-
grounds.”
July 4th holiday forest visi-
tors are advised to leave all
fireworks at home. The use of
fireworks is prohibited on all
national forestland and most
other public lands.
“Fireworks compound the
threat to already dry forests,”
says Keep Oregon Green presi-
dent Kristin Babbs. “Enjoy
fireworks where they belong:
on the pavement, safely away
from houses, vehicles and
flammable vegetation.”
Oregon law bans possession,
use or sale of fireworks that fly,
explode or travel more than six
feet on the ground or 12 inches
into the air.
Fireworks commonly called
bottle rockets, Roman Candles,
and firecrackers are illegal in
Oregon.
There were 165 reported
fireworks-related fires in
Oregon during 2014, resulting
in 33 injuries and more than
$178,000 in property damage.
Over the past five years,
from 2010 through 2014, there
were 839 reported fireworks-
related fires in Oregon resulting
in one death, 159 civilian
injuries and more than $3.9
million in property damage.
Officials can seize illegal
fireworks and fine offenders up
to $1,000 per violation. Those
who misuse fireworks or allow
I N BRIEF
fireworks to cause damage are
liable and may be required to
pay fire suppression costs or
other damage.
Parents are also liable for
fireworks damage caused by
their children.
“All Oregonians share the
responsibility to use only legal
fireworks and use them careful-
ly,” says Walker. “And we
encourage you to be aware and
considerate of neighbors and
their pets, before deciding on
when and where you choose to
light fireworks.”
The OSFM encourages
everyone to use the “Four “B’s”
of safe fireworks use:
• Be Prepared before lighting
fireworks: keep water available
by using a garden hose or buck-
et.
• Be Safe when lighting fire-
works: keep children and pets
away from fireworks.
• Be Responsible after light-
ing fireworks: never relight a
dud. Wait 15 to 20 minutes then
soak it in a bucket of water
before disposal.
• Be Aware: use only legal
fireworks and use them only in
legal places.
Professional All Breed Grooming & Bathing
Ham radio operators
hosting 24-hour event
Lane Community College
will close on Fridays through
Friday, Aug. 28.
No services will be avail-
able, and no classes or events
will be held, unless otherwise
scheduled by a department or
program.
Today through tomorrow,
June 27-28, members of the
Central Oregon Coast Amateur
Radio Club will establish four
amateur radio stations capable
of communicating all over the
world at Sutton Campground in
group area A.
Beginning at today 11 a.m.,
local hams will operate these
stations continuously for 24
hours until tomorrow at 11 a.m.
During that time they will
communicate with other sta-
tions in Canada, the United
States and Oceania to test abili-
ties, equipment and practices.
British Car Club meets
today
The Central Oregon Coast
British Car Club will hold its
monthly breakfast meeting,
rain or shine, today, June 27,
starting at 9 a.m., at Kozy
Kitchen
Restaurant,
820
Highway 101.
Anyone with an interest in
British vehicles is welcome to
attend.
For more information, call
541-997-7354.
song circle. Beginners meet
first from 1:30-2:30 p.m. The
group meets in the Bromley
Room of the Siuslaw Public
Library, 1460 Ninth St.
Meetings are open to ukulele
players of all levels and those
interested in learning about the
club and/or listen and sing
along. For information, email
janetwellington@charter.net.
FAHS Garden Tour
tomorrow
The Florence Area Humane
Society will host its annual
Tour of Gardens tomorrow,
June 28, featuring five distinc-
tive gardens in the Florence and
Mapleton area.
Tickets are $15 and the tour
will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A colorful glass garden art
tree is being offered as the raf-
fle prize.
Tickets for this item are one
for $3, four for $10 and eight
for $20 and will be available
today during the monthly Hot
Dog and Hamburger Sale at
Grocery Outlet and tomorrow
at the gardens during the Tour
of Gardens.
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Ukulele players
to strum tomorrow
Florence Ukulele Club (The
Flukes) will meet Sunday, June
28, from 3 to 4:00 p.m, for a
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