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About The Siuslaw news. (Florence, Lane County, Or.) 1960-current | View Entire Issue (May 18, 2016)
SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2016 Burgers, hot dogs on sale during Rhody Days This month’s Oregon Coast Humane Society, formerly known as Florence Area Humane Society, barbecue fundraiser coincides with Rhody Days and will be shar- ing the parking lot with the Car Show ’n Shine car show at Grovery Outlet’s parking lot, 2066 Highway 101. Serving times are from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Breakfast items will include biscuits and gravy, sausage biscuits or homemade gourmet scones for $3. Hot dogs and hamburgers 3 A Library gift adds 54 large-print books hot-off-the-grill will also be available. Hamburgers cost $4, hot dogs and Polish dogs are $3; cheese is .50 cents. Cold drinks are $1 and include a variety of soft drinks plus bottled water. Also featured are other homemade pastries by humane society volunteers. This event raises money to help provide care for the cats and dogs awaiting their forever home at the humane society. Grocery Outlet owner Woody Woodbury sponsors this event. JACK DAVIS/SIUSLAW NEWS Jim Grano hands Siuslaw Public Library Director Meg Spencer a check for $270. Grano gave the money to the library on behalf of himself and his two brothers in honor of their 89-year-old mother, Spruce Point resident Jane Borras. The brothers donated the money to purchase 54 fiction and nonfiction large-print books in their mother’s name. “We were able to purchase the books for just $5 each. It was a wonderful coincidence of timing,” said Spencer. According to Grano, each brother agreed to give $90 in honor of their mother’s 90th birthday in June. Mayor proclaims Safe Boating Week May 21-27 On May 16, City of Florence Mayor Joe Henry presented U.S. Coast Guard Station Siuslaw River Senior Chief BMCS Tim Tregoning with a city proclamation for Safe Boating Week in May. The annual campaign kicks off the weekend before Memorial Day with National Safe Boating Week and contin- ues throughout the year. Several Coast Guard members attended the presentation at city hall. 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PHOTO BY ROBERT STEELE Florence City Manager Erin Reynolds and Mayor Joe Henry (wearing life jackets) stand with local Coast Guard and auxiliary members at Monday’s city council meeting. has a safe, secure and enjoy- able recreational boating expe- rience this season. While enjoying the Siuslaw River, Pacific Ocean, local lakes and other nearby recreational waterways, boaters (including the paddle craft community) are encouraged to always wear their appropriate life jacket and understand navigation rules. In the State of Oregon, all boaters who operate a motor- boat over 10 horsepower are required to take an approved boating safety course and carry a boater education card onboard. A variety of paddling education courses are also available in Lane County. Port of Siuslaw Manager Steven Leskin reminds boaters, “The river is for everyone and it is responsible WEDNESDAY THURSDAY to follow boating etiquette.” Paddle sports, which include kayaks, canoes and paddle boarders, is a quickly growing activity. Leskin requests that “motorized vessels respect paddlers and give them a wide berth and reduced wake.” To help the public embrace the wearing of life jackets and safe boating, there are two events this month: May 20: Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day. A fun way to heighten awareness of differ- ent life jacket styles and demonstrate their comfort and versatility by wearing them to work. Participants can take a picture of themselves wearing their life jacket while at work and post it to Coast Guard Station Siuslaw River’s Facebook page. May 21: Life Jacket World Record Day. Thousands of peo- ple from around the world will attempt to set the world record for the most life jackets worn in one day. Station Siuslaw River invites people to participate in this event at the Coast Guard Station off Rhododendron Drive. This Saturday, from 9 to 9:30 a.m., you may come to the station with your life jacket, sign a form as a participant and have your photo taken. To be part of breaking the world record, you must be present during that time period. For more information about either event or to have your photo taken at work wearing a life jacket, contact Deborah Heldt Cordone, USCG Auxiliary Public Affairs staff officer, at 541-991-9300. —By Deborah Heldt Cordone FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY MAY 18 MAY 19 MAY 20 MAY 21 MAY 22 MAY 23 MAY 24 Cloudy Most of the Time Cooler with Spotty Showers Mostly Cloudy Passing Showers Passing Showers Cloudy Passing Showers 63 °F 50°F 57 °F 45°F 59°F 47°F 62°F 50°F 60°F 51°F 59°F 51°F 61°F 46°F New! 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