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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016
Learn how you can help
preserve Oregon beaches
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Come to Beachcomber Pub,
1355 Bay St., on Wednesday,
June 29, at 6:30 p.m., when
Surfrider
Oregon
Field
Coordinator Ryan Cruse will
be speaking about the
Surfrider mission and how the
community can become lead-
ers in protecting the local
coastline.
The Siuslaw Chapter of the
Surfrider Foundation covers
the Florence region and the
chapter’s work is focused on
monitoring water quality
through the Blue Water Task
Force Program, organizing
rapid response beach cleanups,
running a monthly marine
debris monitoring program and
developing education and
stewardship activities related
to the recently established
Cape
Perpetua
Marine
Reserve.
People can also consider
becoming a member of the
chapter’s executive committee.
Siuslaw Chapter is currently
seeking interested individuals
who want to be involved with
the leadership and develop-
ment of programs and events.
Positions available include
vice chair, secretary and vol-
unteer coordinator.
Visit the chapter’s event cal-
endar for meeting details or
contact Lisa at chair@siuslaw
.surfrider.org.
The Surfrider Foundation is
a nonprofit grassroots organi-
zation dedicated to the protec-
tion and enjoyment of the
world’s oceans, waves and
beaches through a powerful
activist network.
Founded in 1984 by a hand-
ful of visionary surfers in
Malibu, Calif., the Surfrider
Foundation now maintains
more than 250,000 supporters,
activists and members world-
wide.
S UMMER
SOFTBALL STANDOUTS
COURTESY PHOTO
The Siuslaw 18B Fast-Pitch summer softball team won the Father’s Day Classic High
School Division Bronze Tournament last weekend in Newberg. Team members and
coaching staff include (back row from left): Coach Sean O’Mara, Claire Waggoner,
Jenicah Ecker, Chehalis Stinger, Katlin Meskimen, Audrey Lowder, Katherine
Dodson, Taryn Larson, Heidi Jones and coach Jodi O'Mara; (front row from left)
Auriel Hager-Tolle, Sara Keel, Nikki Launius, Candice Eurton and McKenzie
Murphy.
Siuslaw National Forest approves grants for local restoration projects
CORVALLIS — Employing
youth for restoration, eradicat-
ing noxious weeds on private
and public lands and improving
roads and fish habitat were
among 20 projects approved for
funding recently by the Siuslaw
National Forest’s Resource
Advisory Committee (RAC).
The RAC is responsible for
distributing funds authorized
by the federal Secure Rural
Schools and Community Self-
Determination Act.
Thirty-two
proposals
requesting an accumulative
$1.1 million vied for $584,287
allotted to the Siuslaw National
Forest under Title II of the act.
While Title II proposed projects
don’t need to occur on National
Forest System lands to be eligi-
ble for funding, they must
demonstrate a direct benefit to
national forest resources.
A proposal by the Lincoln
County Soil and Water
Conservation District to eradi-
cate noxious weeds on private
and public lands received the
largest distribution of $65,050.
It was followed by the
Siuslaw Soil and Water
Conservation District’s request
for $55,000 to improve water
quality and fish habitat by
restoring streams on private
land.
“Funding through the Secure
Rural Schools and Community
Self-Determination Act bene-
fits national forests and com-
munities,”
said
Siuslaw
National Forest Supervisor
Jerry Ingersoll. “Projects pro-
mote collaboration between
public and private parties, pro-
vide jobs to local economies
and improve natural resources
beyond what the agency could
do on its own.”
The RAC comprises a cross-
section of national forest stake-
holders from tribal and govern-
ment agencies, non-profit
organizations, industry, recre-
ation
and
environmental
groups.
The Siuslaw National Forest
is currently recruiting new
RAC members.
Eligibility and responsibili-
ties can be found under the
“Highlights” section on the
agency’s homepage at www.fs
.usda.gov/siuslaw.
Among the projects that
were approved for funding, the
following were in Lane County
(amounts do not include seven
percent overhead approved by
the RAC to be retained by the
Forest Service to support RAC
coordination and project logis-
tics):
• Lane County Crazy Creek
Road/Stream
Crossing:
$50,000
• Lane
County
Dunes
Restoration: $9,720
• Lane County Fiddle and
Bill Moore Creeks Enhance-
ment: $55,000
• Lane County Five Rivers
Road Reconstruction $44,034
• Lane County Northwest
Youth Corps Employment:
$33,302.
Do your part and
volunteer today
to help support
these local
non-proft
organizations in
our community!
Volunteer•Get involved•Donate
Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County
Our mission is to benefi t all youth ages 6-18 by inspiring and enabling
them to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring
individuals.
1601 15th St. • Florence, OR. 97439
541-902-0304
Aquarium seeks volunteers
NEWPORT — This summer,
the Oregon Coast Aquarium is
seeking concierge volunteers to
connect visitors to attractions
both inside and outside its
grounds.
Concierge volunteers wel-
come guests, offer insider tips
and knowledge about the aquar-
ium and its exhibits and answer
questions.
The position lasts throughout
the summer, and consists of
shifts between 2 to 4 hours long.
Those interested can contact
Volunteer Services at 541-867-
3474 or register online at aqua
rium.org/support/volunteer/.
Buying or Selling? I can help.
Helping Hands Coalition
Assisting those in need in our Community. Free Hot Meals Mon-Wed-Fri
11 AM - 2 PM
PO Box 1296 • 1339 Rhododendron Dr., Florence, OR 97439
Call 541-997-5057 to Volunteer
Florence Food Share
Ask us about volunteer opportunities.
2190 Spruce Street • P.O.Box 2514
Florence, Oregon 97439
(541) 997-9110
info@fl orencefoodshare.org
Meals on Wheels and Cafe 60
82864 S Canary Rd – Location, Location! 40
acres of land, approx 13 miles down South Ca-
nary. How much more privacy can you get? Build
your dream home here and get all the views you
can ask for; ocean, lake and mountain. $175,000.
#2181-13278114
Amanda DeTar
Broker
541 999-4285
1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200
Meals on Wheels are available to people over the age of 60 who cannot get
out much due to illness or advanced age and who are not eating properly,
regardless of income. Cafe 60 is available for those who prefer to make new
friends in a dining room setting.
1570 Kingwood
PO Box 2313, Florence
541-997-5673
laneseniormeals.org
Peace Harbor Volunteers
Join the Peace Harbor Hospital Volunteers, you will fi nd an area of interest in
a caring organization.
400 9th Street, Florence
541-997-8412 ext. 209
Siuslaw
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Siuslaw Outreach Services
SOS is looking for a few great volunteers!
We have morning opportunities available at the front desk! Spend a few
hours each week greeting clients, answering the phone and helping our
community. All training is provided. Call our Volunteer Coordinator- Lori @
541-997-2816
See Jim for your auto sales needs!
Us Too Florence
Saving men one PSA test at a time. “Someone to talk to...who understands!”
541-997-6626
maribob@oregonfast.net
www.ustoofl orence.org
2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence
(541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475
To include your organization in this directory,
please call us @ 541-997-3441