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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016 Coastal Gem Walkers G ET THE SCOOP ON CLAMMING set jaunt for May 31 AND CRABBING AT FREE CLINICS Come join the Ciastal Gem Walkers on Tuesday, May 31, as the group walks the Three Lakes YRE near Florence. Walkers will meet at the Commons in Yachats at 9 a.m. to can carpool, or meet at the Sportsman, 249 Highway 101 in Florence, at 9:45 a.m. to register. This 10K walk is rated a 1a for mostly flat terrain and good footing. It is not appro- priate for wheelchairs and dif- ficult for strollers. Leashed pets are welcome on walks, but bring water and clean up materials for pets. A sturdy 6-foot leash, not the retractable type, is required. On Wednesday, June 1, The Gem Walkerts will hold their monthly meeting at the Yuzen restaurant in Seal Rock. There will be a leg-stretcher walk at 4 p.m., dinner at 5 p.m., and the meeting at 6 p.m. For more information or directions, call Maryann Brown in Waldport at 541- 961-4279, or visit www. yachatscoastalgems.org. www.shoppelocal.biz COURTESY PHOTO Purple varnish clams are abundant along Oregon beaches beginning in June. MODEL TRAIN ENTHUSIASTS BUY - SELL - TRADE 541-255-9822 - Larry Over ars 50 Ye ce! rien Expe landl316@live.com Flore n Locat ce ion. 541•999•6078 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FACEBOOK.COM/PETERSENAUTODETAIL LINCOLN CITY — The Oregon Coast is teeming with life all year-round. And during the summer, you can learn how to harvest the coastal bounty with crabbing and clamming clinics in Lincoln City. Led by local expert Bill Lackner, these clinics are a great way to learn how to catch fresh Dungeness crab and pur- ple varnish clams. This will be Lackner’s fourth season hosting the crab- bing and clamming clinics, and he is prepared for another fun and educational program. “This is my passion. I love teaching visitors of all ages how to do this, especially the kids,” says Lackner. “At first, they are a little intimidated by it. But after I show them how fun and easy it is, then their faces light up. “There is nothing more rewarding than watching a kid feel a sense of accomplish- ment. These clinics are great character building exercises for kids and kids at heart.” The first crabbing clinic will be Wednesday, June 8, at 9 a.m., at the SW 51st Street beach access (near Mo’s Restaurant) in the Historic Taft District of Lincoln City. Each participant over the age of 12 will need a five-gal- lon bucket, a large package of chicken legs for bait, a pair of rubber gloves, and a valid shellfish license. Crab traps and gauges can be purchased from Lackner at the clinic. Prior to crabbing, participants will meet for a brief orientation on crabbing regulations, harvest methods, identification, and cleaning and cooking techniques. The first clamming clinic is Thursday, June 9, at 10:30 a.m., beginning with a presen- tation at Driftwood Public Library, 801 SW Highway 101, on the second floor of City Hall. Talks last approximately 45 minutes, followed by clam dig- ging on Siletz Bay. Participants will need a five-gallon bucket, a pair of gloves and a shellfish license. Clam bags and shovels will be available for purchase on site. Looking back on four years of hosting the crabbing and clamming clinics, Lackner thanked the city for its suppor of the clinics. “Lincoln City is a leader in supporting recreational oppor- tunities like crabbing and clamming,” says Lackner. “When we started these clinics, we wanted to show off the wonderful bay-front here in town and all of the great things you can do on it. Now it has taken on a life of its own, and I am thankful that the city con- tinues to support it.” For the full clinic schedule and more information on the crabbing and clamming clinics, call 800-452-2151 or visit www.oregoncoast.org. Learn to protect your home from wild fires Buying or Selling? I can help. Heceta Parkway #1400 – Beautiful corner lot in Heceta South. Build your dream home here and be close to the beach and town. This quiet lot of- fers superb privacy as it backs up to 40 acres of county owned woodlands. $49,999. #2485- 15161185 Amy Johnson Broker, CSA 541 999-7875 Lauren Grand will give a presentation, “Reducing Fire Risk to your Home in the Woods.” It will take place Wednesday, May 25, at Big Bear Camp Retreat Center, near Walton, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. As a woodland owner, you can take steps to increase the survivability of your family, home and property before a wildfire begins. This presenta- tion will prepare you to assess the fire risk on your property, utilize firewise landscaping methods, and obtain the sup- port you need to start protect- ing your home and property. Lauren Grand is the OSU Extension Forester serving Lane County. Grand’s role in the county is to provide objec- tive, research-based informa- tion and educational opportuni- ties for woodland owners, members of the industry, and the general public. To fulfill this role, she offers classes and workshops related to forest ecology, forest stew- ardship, and small woodland management. Before becoming an exten- sion forester Grand worked as a wood products consultant for Vinawood Ltd., and as research assistant with fire ecology labs at UC Berkeley and the Forest Service. Her expertise also includes amphibian conservation man- Siuslaw News Photo Gallery 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 NOW SHOWING THESE GALLERIES AND MORE Rhody Court Showcase Community Easter Egg Hunt Oregon Dunes Triathlon Florence Estate Sale Rhody Weekend Fri 5/20 – Sun 5/22 8am – 4pm Beautiful Vintage and Col- lectibles, Furniture, Clothing, Bed- ding, Fine and Costume Jewelry, Collectibles, Hummels, Roselane, Roseville, Lefton, Gonder, Armani, Orchard Ware, & MORE… Info and photos at facebook.com/events/476630042 542463/ 88505 3rd Ave., Florence, OR 97439. Sat 5/21 8:30am – 3:30pm 269 Ivy St Huge yard sale! Household items, tools, fishing, & garden. agement, which was the focus of her graduate work at the University of Washington. In addition, Sharmila Premdas, Siuslaw Field Office BLM, and Christopher Worthington, Eugene BLM District Planner will present “The BLM’s New Resource Management Plan.” There will also be updates on Siuslaw Watershed Council projects and programs. Folks may like to arrive early and check out the camp, go for a hike or check out the SWC restoration and work done in 2010 — including woody structures, tree plant- ing, clearing berries and see some of the native plant exam- ples. PTA Talent Show Dancing with Sea Lions Home & Garden Show Simply Marvelous! Thurs 5/18-Sat 5/21 10am-3pm 4390 Hwy 101 In RV sales building. Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles, Crafts, Shells & Household. FREE garage sale signs 541-997-3441 with your ad View at www.thesiuslawnews.com Photos available for purchase* 5x7 – $5 00 • 8x11 – $7 00 Purchase at 148 Maple St. 541-997-3441 *Photos online are reduced quality – Actual photos purchased are high resolution, high quality. 3 B
