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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 3 B 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. I’ve been hearing a lot about food waste lately, and I saw an article in a Master Recycler Newsletter. What can I do to keep food out of the trash? Is it really that big of a deal? A. Awareness is the first step-thank you! The newsletter you reference, available free at Transfer Stations or online at LaneCounty.org/Master Recyclers, features the @UglyFruit andVeg campaign. This effort is aimed at addressing the 30 to 40 per- cent of the food supply that is wasted in our country, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA also notes that wasted food is the largest category of garbage dumped in landfills. Visit www. USDA.gov/OCE/FoodWaste for details. Ugly Produce is the fresh, nutri- tious, delicious fruits and vegetables that are wasted just because they are less than perfect in appearance and don’t meet grocer cosmetic stan- dards. This campaign is working to get that ugly produce in front of con- sumers who are more concerned about access to fresh food-and reduc- ing waste-than they are about perfect appearance. Visit www.EndFoodWaste.org for more information. What can you do? Spread the word about reducing food waste. Look for and shop in the ugly produce section at your grocery store or farmer's mar- ket. Thank the store for stocking less perfect fruits and vegetables. And if your local store is not selling ugly produce yet, request it. Q. Should I flatten my tin cans before they go in the recycle bin? Buying or Selling? I can help. 87896 Limpit Ln – Custom built 2004, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1765 sqft home has white marble tiles in the guest bath, imported kitchen tile countertops and bay windows. Oak floor entry with skylight and chan- delier. Fully landscaped with back deck. $369,000. #2626-16355103 Melody Beaudro Principal Broker 541 991-2151 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 A. Please don’t. If space allows, don't flatten any items that you put in the curbside commingled recycle bin. Mechanical equipment at the Materials Recovery Facility separates flat paper from rigid containers so that the material ends up at the right facility to be reused. Therefore, it’s important to keep tin cans, plastics, and cartons in their original dimen- sional shape. If space is limited, it's okay to flatten paper items. Also avoid nesting unlike recycle items together, because they will be less likely to be correctly sorted at the Facility. For example, if several plas- tic yogurt tubs are stuffed inside of a paperboard cereal box, they may not get separated and would end up becoming trash during the paper recycling process. Just a reminder too, please help avoid contamination of recycle mate- rials in order to maximize the value of this commodity: no glass in the commingle bin, no plastic bags or plastic film in the commingle bin, and remove all food waste from your items. Q. Is there a Florence meeting about the new Lane County Solid Waste Plan? I have some ideas I want to share. A. Yes. Lane County’s Waste Management Division is currently seeking input to update its regional Solid Waste Management Plan, which includes how to divert more waste from the landfill. There are two options to provide feedback: Complete a brief online survey, before Sept. 16, at surveymonkey .com/r/LaneCountyWaste; or attend the community meeting at the FEC on Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The meeting will include an open house from 5 to 6 p.m. with information for those who are unfa- miliar with the county’s regional solid waste systems. The current plan was adopted in 2002 and a majority of the goals outlined in that plan have been achieved. The new plan will guide waste management efforts through 2030; let your voice be heard! Q. I saw a folding chair sitting in a recycle bin last week. Are chairs allowed in my bin? A. No, sadly. Even though most unwanted household items can be reused, repurposed or recycled, your curbside commingle bin is not the place to collect those items. Chairs can be taken to any thrift or second hand store; many of them offer pick- up services for furniture. Locally, check with St. Vincent de Paul, Goodwill, Oregon Coast Humane Society, and others, for options. 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 com- monly asked recycling questions. For more recycling information, visit www.ci.florence.or.us/building/recy- cling or www.lanecounty.org/ Depart ments/PW/WMD/Recycle or follow Master Recyclers of Florence on Facebook. LCC CELEBRATES 40 YEARS WITH B USINESS A FTER H OURS Lane Community College (LCC) Florence Center wel- comes the community to attend a Business After Hours recep- tion tomorrow, Sept. 15, in honor of the college’s 40 year presence in Florence. The Business After Hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Florence Center, 3149 Oak St. Join LCC staff, administra- tion and students for a wide selection of appetizers, wine, beer and an assortment of bev- erages as the college launches a year-long celebration marking Denture Services, Inc. • Dentures • Partials • Relines • Repairs • Immediate Dentures • Implant Retained Dentures Emergency appt. available • Same Day Reline & Repairs 0% Financing available OAC William A. Foster, L.D Denture wearer Sherry Offi ce Manager FREE CONSULTATIONS SIUSLAW NEWS FILE PHOTO Lane Community College Florence Center opens in 1976, with more than 300 people in attendance. Community members tour the campus and visit classrooms. An organizer said he was “thrilled at the turnout but they ran out of punch and cookies about an hour into the open house.” 40 years of service to the com- tially called the “Siuslaw Area costume will win two tickets to munity in its dedicated location Center.” an upcoming SEAcoast right here in Florence. To celebrate “Saturday Entertainment concert. The Florence Center opened Night Fever” and the spirit of For more information, go to in 1976 after a decade of hold- the ’70s, guests are invited to lanecc.edu/florence or call 541- ing several adult-education break out their disco lights and 997-8444. classes in the area. It was ini- dancing duds. The best 1970s William A. Foster, L.D. “Locally Owned and Operated” www.DentureServicesInc.com Denture Services, Inc. 524 Laurel Street, Florence • 541-997-6054 D EADLINE FOR P RESS R ELEASES I S E VERY M ONDAY AND T HURSDAY BY N OON . E MAIL P RESS R ELEASES @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM . re here esses a in s u b munity ese com rvice needs. h t g in now ur se relax, k with all of yo o t y s It’s ea to help C OMMUNITY The public is invited to a community forum hosted by the Florence Community PTA and sponsored by Oregon State PTA, covering the topic of ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act). This relatively new legisla- tion, signed into law on Dec. 10, 2015, reforms the 50-year- old ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) and replaces the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002. ESSA focuses on a goal of FORUM ON preparing all students through- out K-12 grades for success in college and careers. What does ESSA mean in Oregon? The forum will focus on this question, with an emphasis on assessments. Focus will be on how ESSA is to be implemented in Oregon, and what it means for local school districts. Speakers include representatives from the Oregon Department of Education, the Oregon Education Association and Simplify your financial life. Let’s talk. Andy Baber, AAMS® Call the Siuslaw News to Join Our Senior Directory 541-997-3441 BRADLEY BERG ATTORNEY Wills - Trusts Probate 1932 Pine St. Suite B-3 Florence, OR 997-8114 Best For Hearing 2285 Hwy. 101, Florence 997-8866 S S IUSLAW IUSLAW N EWS ESSA S EPT . 17 Financial Advisor . 1010 Highway 101 Florence, OR 97439 541-997-8755 www.edwardjones.com Oregon PTA President, Collin Robinson. A panel discussion is planned, with time for ques- tions from attendees. Local PTA unit leaders from around the region will be attending a leadership training during the morning hours that day, which includes a network- ing lunch at noon. Afternoon forum attendees are welcome to attend the lunch as well. Anyone interested in educa- tion in Oregon will want to attend: teachers, school admin- istrators and staff, parents and community members. The event will be held at Siuslaw Middle School, 2525 Oak St., on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, con- tact Florence PTA representa- tive and Oregon PTA Region 6 director Diane McCalmont at 541-999-9692. The National PTA mission “is to make every child's poten- tial a reality by engaging and empowering families and com- munities to advocate for all children.” Breaking news, special inserts and MORE! 148 Maple St. Florence 541-997-3441 Visit the Siuslaw News online at Member SIPC WWW.THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM