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2 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 ASK A MASTER RECYCLER S USY L ACER , M ASTER R ECYCLER A MONTHLY COLUMN OF RECYCLING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY F LORENCE M ASTER R ECYCLERS For the Siuslaw News A monthly column of recycling information provided by Florence Master Recyclers Q. When is that free tire recycling thing? A. The Black and White Event will be Saturday, Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Siuslaw High School parking lot. They will accept: tires that are 22 inches or less; propane tanks that are 5 gallons or less; and appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers, toasters, blenders, microwaves and air conditioners. Leave appliance cords attached; do not drain Freon; and do not remove compressors, motors or hoses. All items are accepted free of charge. There is a limit of 15 tires per household before 1 p.m., with no limit between 1 and 2 p.m., as long as space is available. There is a limit of three propane tanks per household. Volunteers will be available to help unload items. This event is sponsored by the City of Florence Environmental Management Advisory Committee to enable residents to safely dispose of these recyclable objects which are not allowed in the landfill. All items taken at the Black and White Event are also accepted year- round at the Florence Transfer Station for a small fee. For more information, visit www. ci.florence.or.us. Q. Can I make my own compost in Florence? A. We are fortunate to have a mild climate here that facilitates compost- ing. We also have black bears, how- ever, and other animals — be aware of local pests and compost according- ly. For the least bear attraction, com- post only yard trimmings; or use an enclosed bin in a well protected area and manage the pile actively. With a few precautions, it’s easy to recycle your organic material, produce a valuable soil amendment and reduce waste going to the landfill — which saves you money on your trash bill! Composting is an adaptable activi- ty. If you have lots of time and ener- gy, an active pile can produce fin- ished compost in just 6-12 weeks. If you’re limited on time, slow com- posting can create usable compost in 6-12 months. For a very simple approach, you can also compost in place and amend your soil one little patch at a time. What should go in the compost pile? For hot, or active, composting, most materials may be composted, including meat and bread. Pet waste should be avoided. Hot compost is made in batches, with no new material added (except water) while it is cooking. The rec- ommended mix of ingredients for hot composting is 2:1:1:1/2. That is, 2 parts Nitrogen (kitchen scraps, grains, teabags, eggshells) plus 1 part high-nitrogen (coffee grounds, manure, fresh grass clippings) plus 1 part carbon (dry leaves, paper towels, cardboard, shredded paper) plus 1/2 part structure (wood chips, non-rotted straw). For hot composting, the materials are mixed well, turned frequently, and begin to break down immedi- ately, usually avoiding pest attrac- tion. The pile size needs to be at least 3 cubic feet. For easy, or slow, composting, avoid adding meat, dairy, oils, inva- sive weeds or diseased plants, as the pile temperature does not get hot enough to quickly break down these materials. Aim for incorporating about half carbon and half nitrogen material to the pile at a time; turning is optional. If your garden is plagued with bears or other pests, avoid fruit, bread or other attractants. Cold compost piles can be added to on an ongoing basis, or made in batches. For spot composting (soil incorpo- ration), food waste is simply buried in a hole. There is no need to main- tain a pile; the material decomposes in place. If buried at least 12 inches deep, pests will usually not bother the contents. Other possible composting meth- ods include worm bins and Bokashi. For more information, visit www. LaneCounty.org/Compost. Q. I want to learn more about recycling. How do I become a Master Recycler? A. You’re in luck! Lane County Waste Management Division plans to offer a Master Recycler class here in Florence, beginning Jan. 13, 2017. The class will be held at Lane Community College and will run every Friday afternoon, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., through March 10. The course also includes two Saturday field trips. This fascinating and informative class is offered free in exchange for volunteer service. Applications are available at both the Florence and Mapleton transfer stations or online at www.Lane County.org/MasterRecyclers. Come join us! Florence Master Recyclers (MR) are part of the Lane County Master Recycler Program, a service of the county’s Public Works Waste Management Division since 2002. The mission of the MR program is to bridge the gap between awareness and action by motivating people to reduce solid waste at home, work and play. This monthly column, written for the Siuslaw News, answers common- ly asked recycling questions. For more recycling information, visit www.ci.florence.or.us/building /recycling or www.lanecounty.org/ Departments/PW/WMD/Recycle or follow Master Recyclers of Florence on Facebook. Draper, Smoley featured artists at Backstreet Learn to make bubble blowers with recyclers on Friday Come make bubble blow- ers with “Ms. Smith” at the Florence Master Recycler booth at WindFest, located at the east end of the Port of Siuslaw Boardwalk, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12. Ms. Smith is a volunteer for the Elementary School Science Program. Recycled materials will be provided to build the bubble blowers and youth will be able to take their projects home. Parents are welcome to spend time at the booth to learn ways to recycle, reduce trash, save natural resources and preserve the environ- ment. Ms. Smith and the Master Recyclers will be back on Aug. 26. Stay tuned for the next project Ms. Smith brings to WindFest. Let us cater to your pets! Daily • Weekly • Monthly and “play dates” Open 7am - 7 pm Monday - Saturday • Sunday 8am - 6pm 24-Hour Caregiver on Site - Licensed and Insured 4370 Hwy. 101 North • In the Florence RV Complex (next to Bi-Mart) - Shot Records Required 541-590-2466 altered art. If not assembling her time pieces, you might find her, cat- in-lap, reading, in the kitchen cooking something delicious or on the trail Geocaching. Beside their show of daz- COURTESY PHOTO zling glass and wonderful time Fused glass art by Jayne Smoley (above) and Meredith art, there will be an array of Draper’s altered timepieces are on display at Backstreet hors d’oeuvres with more than Gallery this weekend for the Second Saturday Gallery Tour. 20 local artists’ work on dis- play at the reception at Portland, Bend and Florence combine into one-of-a-kind Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St. where she earned several elegant jewelry. 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This is where time stops and tunes from the ’60s to the pres- Smoley was one of the beauty begins. founders of the “Artful Affair,” It’s only natural that ent on his electric guitar during where the Rotary Club pro- Meredith pursued the arts as the reception. vides art scholarships to local her mother was an accom- students. plished watercolorist who Draper’s wit and humor taught art. often find their way into her In her 50-year love affair altered timepieces. with art, Draper has dabbled in “The search is half the fun,” spinning and weaving, free said Draper, who finds beauti- form sculpture, clay works and ful antique watches and other painting, but now finds her exquisitely crafted parts to inspiration in “time” honored S igns 3 & G R A P H I C 'ų 8 • • • • • • SIGNS & BANNERS VEHICLE GRAPHICS VINYL LETTERING STICKERS & CLINGS WINDOW GRAPHICS YARD SIGNS 997-8148 LOCATED AT: 7KH6KLSSLQ·6KDFN 2QWKHFRUQHURI th 6WUHHW+LJKZD\ Call Today to Schedule your appointment John C. 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For utility, her nightlights and wall sconces can light up a room. Add one of her plates or sculptures for pizzazz in any decor. She and her husband own a landscaping business, so her creations continue in her own garden. Though mostly self-taught, Smoley comes from a rich background of creative endeav- ors that started with her moth- er’s encouragement. She and her mother owned an art store, offering classes and the beginning of Smoley’s affair with the kiln. Her pieces are displayed in private collections in the U.S. and the Philippines. 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