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2 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016 JUNIOR GOLF WINNER R yan Klampe, 9, competed in the two-day Major Oregon Junior Golf Tournament, “Peter Jacobsen Junior Challenge,” at Trysting Tree Golf Club in Corvallis from June 21 to 22. His score was 43 and 43, total of 86, and he finished third in the 8-9 age group. Klampe is the son of Ron and Takako Klampe of Florence. COURTESY PHOTO Coastal Gems walk in Newport YACHATS — If you over- indulge on Independence Day, consider walking some of it off on Tuesday, July 5, as the Yachats Coastal Gems walk Beverly Beach, a year-round event. The group meets at the Commons in Yachats by 8:55 a.m. to carpool to Newport and the Hallmark Inn. Registration in Newport is at at 9:45 a.m. Both the 5K and 10K routes include a variety of environ- ments and walking surfaces. Beach footwear on the 10K and a walking stick on both the 5K and 10K walk are help- ful. These walks include some hills and uneven surfaces, and are not appropriate for wheel- chairs or strollers. As always, a leashed pet is COURTESY PHOTO Yachats Coastal Gems will walk Beverly Beach July 5. welcome, but be sure to bring water and clean up materials for your pet. The walk requires a sturdy 6-foot leash, not the retractable type. Afterwards, on Wednesday, July 6, we will hold our monthly meeting along with a potluck dinner at the picnic shelter behind the Commons in Yachats. There will be a leg-stretcher walk at 4 p.m., dinner at 5 p.m. and the meet- ing at 6 p.m.. For additional information or directions, call Gene and Linda Williamson in Seal Rock at 541-563-6721 or Maryann Brown in Waldport at 541-961-4279. The club website is www.yachatscoastalgems.org. Forest service proposes fee changes for some Siuslaw sites CORVALLIS — The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is pro- posing to raise campground fees or establish new fees at some recreation sites on the Siuslaw National Forest. These recreation fees are reinvested locally to maintain, operate and provide visitor serv- ices at developed recreation sites. Fee changes are being considered due to increasing costs of operating and maintain- ing recreation facilities, and to enable the Forest Service to improve services or add ameni- ties desired by visitors at various recreation sites. Siuslaw recreation fees have remained at their current levels for more than 10 years at most sites. Public input on the proposed changes is welcome, and will be evaluated by the Forest Service and presented, along with the proposal, to a citizen advisory committee later this year. The advisory committee will make recommendations that will be subject to approval by the Regional Forester. Approved changes would go into effect for the 2017 recre- ation season. The proposal includes chang- ing campground fees to be more in alignment with other compa- rable sites offering similar amenities on the Oregon coast. The proposal would also eliminate the extra vehicle fees at campgrounds at Sand Lake, Sand Beach and Hebo Lake to be in alignment with other Siuslaw campgrounds. By 2017, the Forest Service will offer enhanced services at four recreation sites and is pro- posing new fees at these sites to help with operations and main- tenance. Castle Rock and Rocky Bend campgrounds would be converted to reservable group campgrounds for $75 per night. Major reconstruction of the Hebo Kitchen picnic shelter at Hebo Lake is planned for this year; under this proposal the day use shelter would be reservable for groups for $50 per day. A $5 day use fee at South Lake/Pioneer Indian Trailhead would be added and recreation passes honored. A $5 day use fee or recreation pass would also be honored at a new Cascade Head interpretive site along the Salmon River estuary within Cascade Head Scenic Research Area, near the intersection of Highways 101 and 18. This site is currently under construction and will be com- pleted later this year. In 2004, Congress passed the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, which allows the Forest Service to keep 95 percent of recreation fees collected and use the funds to operate, maintain and improve these fee sites. Recent recreation site investments on the Siuslaw National Forest that were made possible using recreation fees include expan- sion of the East Dunes Campground, wheelchair accessible campsite upgrades at Horsfall campground, new sewer and restroom upgrades at Horsfall Beach and improved sand access points at various sites in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and Sand Lake. Forest Service staff plan to be present the proposed fee changes to a citizen advisory committee for review later this year. The public is welcome to comment in writing and at all advisory committee meetings. The exact meeting times, loca- tion, and agenda will be announced on the forest website at www.go.usa.gov/chuk9 and through local media. Written comments on the pro- posal should be mailed by Sept. 15 to: Siuslaw National Forest, ATTN: Recreation Fees, 3200 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97331, or emailed to SiuslawRecFee@fs.fed.us. Some of the proposed fee changes in the area include the following increases: Carter Lake: $20 to $22 Driftwood II: $20 to $25 Eel Creek: $20 to $22 Horsfall: $20 to $25 Horsfall Beach: $20 to $25 Lagoon: $20 to $22 Marys Peak: $10 to $12 Spinreel: $20 to $25 Tahkenitch: $20 to $22 Tahkenitch Landing: $20 to $22 Tyee: $20 to $22 Waxmyrtle: $20 to $22 Wild Mare: $20 to $22 For more information about this proposal, contact Dani Pavoni, recreation program manager, at 541-750-7000. Coast aquarium introduces two new sea lions NEWPORT — Fans of the Oregon Coast Aquarium’s flippered friends can formally meet two of its newest mem- bers at the Pinniped Exhibit this summer: Rosa and Catalina, both rescued California sea lions. Catalina, 3 years old, and Rosa, 2 years old, were strand- ed off the coast of California last year and were rescued by the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro, Calif. After examination by vet- erinary staff in conjunction with federal wildlife officers, Catalina was deemed non- releasable because she is blind in her left eye. She would not be able to successfully hunt for her own food and avoid predators because of her par- tial blindness. Rosa was also deemed non- releasable due to her unusual- ly small size for her age, pos- sibly the result of stunted growth. “Fortunately, the Oregon Coast Aquarium was able to give Catalina and Rosa forev- er homes,” said Ken Lytwyn, the aquarium’s curator of mammals, who met the sea lions in San Pedro and accom- panied them on a plane to It’s not like him. I found Dad’s remote in the fridge again. …I’m beginning to get worried. We can help. Call us with questions about aging and Alzheimers. Portland last summer. “We’re happy to welcome them to the family.” Catalina and Rosa arrived at the aquarium July 14, 2015. For the first 30 days, Catalina and Rosa were in quarantine to assure that they were healthy and could not transfer any dis- eases or infections to the exist- ing population of pinnipeds. They both received a clean bill of health from the aquari- um’s attending veterinarian with the assistance of a blood sample. Both females were then moved to holding pools off-exhibit where they learned some of their basic training behaviors. Once basic training was complete, Catalina and Rosa met the existing population of pinnipeds. First they were introduced to the older female sea lions, Lea and Quill. Lea seemed to take on a maternal role, espe- cially toward Catalina, even making a unique vocalization in her presence. She can often be seen hauled out and swimming with Catalina. Next were introductions to the aquarium’s eight harbor seals. Eventually, it came time to meet Max and Koa, the larger male sea lions. Catalina and Rosa continue to thrive and swiftly learn new behaviors during training ses- sions. They are very interac- tive with enrichment items, often tossing around their favorite toys. Anyone interested in donat- ing more enrichment items for Catalina, Rosa and the rest of the pinnipeds can visit the ...need a friend? Meet Khaki Hey there, I’m Khaki! I am a staff and volunteer favorite here. You would never know that I’m a super fun loving guy if you see me in my kennel, I like to act like a tough guy there. Come to meet me outside I’m happy and friendly, they say I lack manners but learn quickly. Pfft I’m a great guy. Come on, meet me, adopt me and let the good times roll!!!! If you would like to meet Khaki any of his friends, please visit us at: OREGON COAST HUMANE SOCIETY 2840 Rhododendron Drive • Florence • 541-997-4277 www.fl orencehumane.org This message brought to you by: Siuslaw News + 1-855-ORE-ADRC HelpForAlz.org OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM aquarium’s Amazon wish list at www.bit.ly/enrichment wishes. The public is invited to come meet the aquarium’s newest sea lions on the next visit, or check on them live anytime via the Aquari- Cam at www.aquarium.org/ aquari-cam. www.shoppelocal.biz Tuesday 6/21 Lynda Collier Louis Fulton Florence Florence Safeway Chen’s Family Dish Wednesday 6/22 Bea Vanderpool Vesy Martinez Florence Florence Clawson’s Wheelhouse Purple Pelican Antiques Thursday 6/23 Brenda McDaniel Tiana Gallopickett Westlake Tulare, CA Safeway/Florence True Value Friday 6/24 Billie Cox Bear McDaniel Florence Westlake Safeway Beachcomber Saturday 6/25 Lanny Nivens Lanny Nivens Florence Florence Safeway/Florence Safeway/Florence Sunday 6/26 Bonnie Byrd Diane Sydow Florence Florence Ture Value Rosa’s Mexican Restaurant Monday 6/27 Linda Stevens John O’Malley Reedsport Florence Safeway/Florence Safeway/Florence
