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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
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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.
Danny Weaver will perform
awards.
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
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Time and Tides is the theme
of the Backstreet Gallery’s
August featured artists, Jayne
Smoley and Meredith Draper.
A reception in their honor
will be held this Saturday dur-
ing the Second Saturday
Gallery Tour on Aug. 13 from 3
to 5 p.m.
Fused glass artist Smoley
sails into summer with her new
sailboat art. Because of the
brilliant glass designs these
assemblages blend with light to
create a glowing transparency.
Her works spread across a
wide range of creations.
Smoley’s glamorous pen-
dants, earrings and bracelets
offer a fashion-flair. 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. She has
shown her work galleries in
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