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2 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2016 Aquarium extends hours, launches summer programs Siuslaw Athletic Booster Club an additional offering is avail- able every afternoon through- out the summer. Debuted last year, the pelican presentations have become a rewarding experience for the birds, train- ers and visitors alike. Speaking of birds: The daily Vulture Chat at noon allows visitors to “talk” with turkey vultures through the interpre- tive skills of aviculturists. People will learn about the vultures’ keen sense of smell — a rarity in the bird world — as well as their somewhat unconventional method of keeping cool on hot days. (Hint: It involves going to the bathroom.) On certain days each week, visitors can view the feeding frenzy in the shark infested waters of the Open Sea exhibit, or witness the slow-motion drama of a sea star extruding its stomach to consume a clam during the Tide Pool Feed. Returning this summer is the Drifter Detectives Plankton Discovery Station, where kids and their families learn about marine life unseen by the naked eye. Families can also learn about the unique adapta- tions of marine and coastal ani- mals at the Passages Discovery Zone. Be sure to mark your calen- dar for World Oceans Day on June 25 and Tuna Fishery Day on Aug. 17. For details about all of these programs, when to see them and to buy advance tickets or make reservations, visit aquarium.org. The Oregon Coast Aquarium will be open every day this summer from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. starting Saturday, May 28. Summer hours and scheduling will last until Labor Day, Sept. Lane County Sheriffs, Bi-Mart offering free boat inspections The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Bi- Mart again this year to offer free boat inspections to help the community get on the water safely. Let Lane County Sheriffs help you double check to make sure you have every- thing you need. In Florence, bring your boat (any kind) to Florence Bi- Mart, 4310 Highway 101, on June 4, from noon to 2 p.m., for a free boat inspection. Voice your opinion! Submit letters to: Editor@TheSiuslawNews.com. 5. For more information, call 541-867-3474 or visit aquari- um.org . The Oregon Coast Aquarium, at 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Road in Newport, is dedi- cated to the highest quality aquatic and marine science programs for recreation and education so that the public better understands, cherishes, and conserves the world’s natu- ral marine and coastal resources. The OCA is an accredited Association of Zoos and Aquariums institution, as well as a 501(c)3 non-profit organi- zation. Relay For Life NEEDS YOU! WE NEED CHAIRPERSONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: ENTERTAINMENT FOOD COURT SURVIVER If you are interested or need more information, please contact Bobbi Harris, Event Chair at 541-991-1957 www.RelayForLife.Org/FlorenceOR to elect new officers at meeting The Siuslaw Athletic Booster Club will hold a spe- cial membership meeting on Tuesday, June 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Siuslaw High School library to nominate and vote in new board members for the 2016-2017 school year. Anyone interested in volun- teering some time to support the athletic programs of the middle school and high school, come to the meeting. Regular membership meet- ings are held once a month at the high school. The SABC has supported athletics by pro- viding funding for team uni- forms and equipment, score- boards, track resurfacing, the Ian Foster Scholarship Fund (for participation fees) and, new this year, two $1,000 scholarships to Siuslaw sen- iors. The club also helps support the Athlete of the Year recep- tion on Friday, June 3, and the Hall of Fame dinner on Friday, Aug. 19. For questions or to get on the committee for the annual booster club auction to be held Aug. 20, contact Gina Castro Brandt at 541-997-4089. The Florence Organic Farmers’ Market will start its 20th season on May 28 and continuing through October 29. The market will be open THIS SATURDAY from 10am-2pm at 310 Highway 101 ( Pro Lumber) The market accepts WIC and Farm Direct Nutrition vouchers. For more information, call Maria at 541-902-8815. FREE Youth Day and BBQ at Siuslaw Rod & Gun Club July 16th • 9am-3pm Register by July 10th / Accompanied by Parent Teaching Gun Safety and more Contact Harold Johnson 541-997-1543 or harolyn49@yahoo.com Want Breaking News? More Photos? www.TheSiuslawNews.com A weekly roundup of shopping, savings and doings around town. THE OLD SCHOOL FURNITURE STORE 1550 HWY 101 & 6TH 541-997-9424 Monday - Saturday 10-5 FREE FLORENCE DELIVERY NEW FURNITURE ARRIVING WEEKLY FROM GREAT MANUFACTURES ASHLEY / BEST / COASTER / PERDUE / CORSICANA DESKS/OFFICE CHAIRS CURIO CABINETS BOOKCASES/LAMPS MATTRESSES/BED SETS SWIVEL ROCKER RECLINERS ELECTRIC RECLINERS SOFAS/COFFEE TABLES DINETTE SETS GIZMO SAYS: COME SEE OUR BARK..... NO BITE!!! WE LOVE SPECIAL ORDERS BARK SALES Beauty Bark (dyed red or black) Fine or Medium Fir Nuggets • Bark Rock • Hemlock FLORENCE SAW SHOP & RENTAL CENTER EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT BACKHOE EXCAVATOR SKID STEER LOADERS • SCISSOR LIFT MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM-5PM 1550 HWY. 101 & 6TH STREET 541-997-2653 ROCK PRODUCTS GOT SAND? Yes, We Do! We gladly sell to the Public Delivery or Pick-Up By the bucket or by the truck load! Red Cinder Black, Blue and Gray Rock Landscape Rock of any size ( 1ft. - 5 ft.) Round Rock, all sizes Cobble Quarry Rock (1/2 inch - 6 inch) Concrete Mix GARDEN COMPOST Top Soil Mint Compost Come by and browse our full service landscape (Other materials by order) We Have Organic Steer-Plus! products. You want it? We can get it! DEQ: 37943 CCB: 192681 GIZMO SAYS: COME SEE OUR BARK..... NO BITE!!! ROCK PRODUCTS Red Cinder • Black, Blue and Gray Rock Landscape Rock of any size ( 1ft. - 5 ft.) Round Rock, all sizes Cobble • Quarry Rock (1/2 inch - 6 inch) Concrete Mix 4525 Hwy. 101 Florence DEQ#37943 • CCB#192681 541-997-6300 Driveways and all phases of Excavation CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK NEWPORT — Whether it’s a behind-the-scenes tour above the Passages of the Deep, a smooch from a 500-pound sea lion, or a playful encounter with a 4-foot-tall brown peli- can, visitors will find plenty of exciting and engaging activi- ties at the Oregon Coast Aquarium throughout the sum- mer. The aquarium, ranked among the 10 best in the United States, will offer a vari- ety of education programs this summer to broaden the world of marine science for new and return visitors alike. Beginning May 28, perenni- al favorites such as the Sea Lion Kiss will be offered four days a week, Friday through Monday. Visitors interested in a behind-the-scenes tour can schedule one any day of the week, and the comically majes- tic brown pelicans will make twice-daily appearances, at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The pelicans, initially very shy, have settled comfortably into their on-stage feeding pre- sentations — so much so that
