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2 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2015 Sea of Lights brightens aquarium for holidays N E W P O RT — S C U B A Santa, sparkling lights and an ocean of holiday cheer will greet visitors every weekend this December at the Oregon Coast Aquarium’s Sea of Lights celebration. Over half a million colorful lights and holiday decorations will surround visitors with the spirit of the season as they explore the aquarium after hours. Santa will be present every night of Sea of Lights until Christmas to pose for photos and note visitors’ Christmas wishes. This family-friendly event kicks off with a special celebra- tion Dec. 4, 5 and 6, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Admission to the first weekend of Sea of Lights is $2 with 2 cans of nonperish- able people or pet food for the local food bank. Entry is $8 per person with- out donation. Admission is free for aquarium members, but they are encouraged to bring an item to donate. Sea of Lights will continue to illuminate the aquarium every following Saturday and Sunday of December from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is $8, or free with same day paid admission. “Sea of Lights lets the aquar- ium give back to the communi- ty, but we also organize it for the sheer fun of it. There is no other place to go see a big light display on the central Oregon Coast,” said Michele Steen, the event’s organizer. This year’s Sea of Lights is proudly presented by Walmart. Customers who spend more than $100 at Walmart’s Newport will receive a voucher for one free admission to Sea of Lights at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Offer valid while supplies last and certain dates are sub- ject to blackout. See store for details. Attendees using a voucher are encouraged, but not required, to make a food or toy donation. Join in the merriment this December at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, 2820 SE Ferry Slip Road, Newport, Ore. 97365. The aquarium is open every day, except Dec. 25, this winter from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information visit www.aquarium.org or call 541- 867-3474. Westlake Boat Ramp closed for repairs through Dec. 15 Lane County Parks, with help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), are making repairs to the dock abutment at Westlake Park. The repairs make it necessary to close the boat ramp while the work is completed. Signs are posted in the park indicating the ramp is closed and directing visitors to other boat ramps. Park visitors should expect the ramp to remain closed through Dec. 15. Access to Siltcoos Lake is available in two other loca- tions: • Darlings Resort (4879 Darlings Loop, Florence). Darlings Resort has agreed to waive its $5 launch fee for Lane County Annual Parks Pass holders during the repairs. • Tyee Boar Ramp (Tyee Forest Service Campground, 4621 Pacific Avenue, Westlake) The abutment was damaged by storms in 2012. Disaster funds were made available after those storms. OPRD seeks public input on special pass for veterans campsites at Oregon State Park campgrounds. The proposed changes will: allow these reservations to be made online; simplify the stay limit to 10 days per month; add showers to the list of fee waivers available to pass hold- ers; add a $5 fee for replace- ment of a lost pass; clarify C OASTAL G EM W ALKERS YACHATS — The Yachats Coastal Gems are planning on perfect walking weather for its December stroll. On Tuesday, Dec. 1, the group will be walk- ing the Depoe Bay Three Loops by the Sea YRE. This 10K walk is rated a 2b for some hills and uneven foot- ing. A walking stick might be useful on the forested trail por- tion of the walk. It would be difficult for wheelchairs or strollers. Since the walk is divided into three separate loops, it is easy to modify the distance for folks who want a shorter walk. Those wishing to carpool to Depoe Bay should meet at the Commons in Yachats at 8:55 a.m., or meet at the Sea Hag in Depoe Bay at 10:15 a.m. to register for the walk. As always, leashed pets are SET when a pass can be revoked or temporarily suspended; add penalties for failure to cancel; and impose a penalty for leav- ing early without letting park staff know. More details, including the proposed rule language can be found at www.bit.ly/Veterans _Pass_Rules. D ECEMBER welcome on walks, but be sure to bring water and clean up materials for your pet. Walks require a sturdy 6-foot leash, not the retractable type. On Wednesday, Dec. 2, the group will hold its monthly Looking for a unique gift this holiday season? OPRD will accept comments until 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 18. Comments can be emailed to oprd.publiccomment@oregon .gov and written comments can be sent to Richard Walkoski, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, 725 Summer St. NE, Suite C, Salem, OR 97301. JAUNT IN meeting in conjunction with the annual holiday potluck and white elephant gift exchange at the home of Jim and Sue Finlayson in Yachats. The potluck, club meeting and gift exchange will begin at D EPOT B AY 5 p.m. For more information or directions, call Maryann Brown in Waldport at 541-961- 4279. Club website is at www. yachatscoastalgems.org. Siuslaw News Congratulates Brook Carpenter, Halloween Coloring Contest Winner. Brook is 6-years old and attends Siuslaw Elementry School. Thank you to all that entered our Contest. G ift Certificates for the Florence Events Center To purchase – simply drop by the box office Monday to Friday between 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM 715 Quince St * Florence, OR * 541-997-1994 CCB# 55030 No need to stand in line for ATV passes The ATV permit and Oregon State Parks day-use parking permits are now available for online purchase at www.oregonstateparks. org. On the website, follow the “Shop” link to buy the 24- month ATV permit and 12- or 24-month day-use parking permit from the Park Store. “We’re expanding our online services in response to visitor comments and requests,” said Lisa Sumption, director of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. “In the coming months, we’ll offer addition- al items in our Park Store that we believe will appeal to our park visitors.” The 12-month parking per- mit is $30 and the 24-month parking permit is $50. Both are honored at all 26 Oregon State Parks that charge a day- use parking fee. The $10 ATV permit must be displayed on ATVs operat- ed on public lands designed for ATV use. Park Store purchases can be made using a VISA or MasterCard. The permanent permits and day-use permit hangtags are delivered via U.S. mail at no cost to the customer. Customers should print the temporary permit attached to the Park Store e-mail receipt so they can visit a park or ride an ATV that day. The temporary permit is valid 14 days from the purchase date and is designed to fit on a vehicle dashboard or kept with visitors operating motorcycles, open vehicles and ATVs. Gift Certificates are good for redemption for any ticketed show at the FEC for one year from purchase. PORT HOLE PUBLISHING 15th Annual ʻTree of Givingʼ ready November 30th. Always the perfect gift! 179 Laurel Street, Suite D FLORENCE Stop by for coffee & cookies and pick up an ornament to help a local High School teen in need of necessities. LET US PUBLISH YOUR BOOK 1780 Kingwood St. 541-997-8526 PORT HOLE BOOKS 77567 Hwy. 101 • GARDINER Holiday Clearance Sale 10 - 50 % Off NEW-USED-RARE! WE HAVE IT ALL! Best-Selling Author, Ellen Traylor, Owner/Publisher 541-999-5725 Sotheby’s, eBay Master Dealer and Appraiser for Discovery.com portholebooks.com • portholepublications.com • Gift s • Decorations • Ornaments • Antiques and much more! Marvels By The Sea 575 Highway 101 541-997-1267 Deck Your Halls! The Holiday Shop ★ NOW OPEN DONATE NOW! Maximize your donation by donating to Cars for a Cause by Dec. 31st. We accept cars, trucks, RVs, boats & motorcycles CALL NOW! St. Vincent DePaul’s 2315 Hwy. 101 997-8460 •Helps those in need in Lane County • Charitable donation •We do all the paperwork St. Vincent de Paul 2315 Hwy. 101 • Florence • 541-997-8460 M-F, 10-8 Sun., 10-6 OPEN DAILY CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking public com- ment on proposed rule changes to the Special Access Pass pro- gram. This program grants veter- ans with a service connected disability a fee waiver for up to 10 days per month in standard
