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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2017
Military museum assists VFW with rifle raffle
Museum Chief of Staff
Geoff Cannon takes
delivery of iconic M1
Garand from VFW Post
Commander Paul Gargis.
The Oregon Coast
Military
Museum
(OCMM) is partnering
with Veterans of Foreign
Wars (VFW) Post 3232 in
Florence, which is raffling
off a vintage M1 Garand
rifle from WWII.
The proceeds from the
raffle go to the VFW’s
building fund, and it is the
second time the same rifle
has helped contribute to
that goal of the local VFW
Post.
“We raffled this same
weapon off last year and a
local supporter won it,
then donated it back to us
to do all over again, dou-
bling the impact of the
effort,”
said
Post
Commander Paul Gargis.
The .30-caliber weapon
was manufactured in
January
1945
by
Springfield Armory of
Massachusetts and is the
iconic weapon carried by
GIs throughout WWII and
Korea.
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Forest officials prepare for in anticipation of solar eclipse crowds
Corvallis, OR - Siuslaw
National Forest officials are
working on plans to accom-
modate the large numbers of
visitors anticipated to be com-
ing to Oregon this summer to
view the solar eclipse.
Recreation managers expect
the high meadows of Marys
Peak and Mt. Hebo to be of
great interest to community
members and visitors who are
looking for prime viewing
locations along the ‘path of
totality’ ; the swath of land
where viewers will witness a
total eclipse.
By mid-March, the forest
expects to release full details
regarding viewing opportuni-
ties on Marys Peak and Mt.
Hebo for the August 21
eclipse, which some consider
a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Access to Marys Peak and
Mt. Hebo will be managed to
provide a unique viewing
experience, while ensuring
public safety, clear access for
emergency vehicles, and pro-
Mapleton
from 1C
includes Josi Hays, who had state
appearances in both the shot put
and discus last season.
“Josi looks to make top-three
finishes in the discus and shot put
at state and has competed in two
sports during the fall and winter
to be conditioned to do so,” said
Longo, who added that Hays will
also compete in the javelin as
well as the hammer throw.
Haley Wells, who reached
state in the discus last year, is
looking for a shot at redemption
after being edged out of the finals
as a freshman last year at state.
“She’s competed in two sea-
sons of sports as well, so she’s
looking for big improvements in
both the shot put and discus,”
OSAA
from 1C
Harrisburg, La Pine, Pleasant
Hill, Santiam Christian and
Sisters.
In Draft 13, there would be a
slight variation with the addi-
tion of a ninth team in a league
made up of Creswell, Elmira,
Harrisburg, Junction City, La
Pine, Philomath, Pleasant Hill,
Sisters and Siuslaw.
The committee is encourag-
ing input from member schools
to help determine which draft
draws the most support.
The next OSAA meeting
will be Monday, March 20, at
the
OSAA
office
in
Wilsonville.
tection of sensitive meadows.
Additional details will be
available in mid-March, but
eclipse viewers starting to
make plans now can antici-
pate the following:
For Marys Peak, private
vehicle access for day use will
be available by reservation up
to the capacity of parking
areas via Recreation.gov.
Trailhead parking may be
by reservation only or, in
some cases, unavailable.
The forest is also in discus-
sions with a potential recre-
ation event permittee that may
offer shuttle service to the
peak, camping, and enhanced
services. The road up Marys
Peak will remain open to
bicycles, though cyclists
should anticipate significant
congestion on area roads.
For Mt. Hebo, private
vehicle access for day use will
be available up to the capaci-
ty of parking areas by reserva-
tion via Recreation.gov.
Access will also be open to
those arriving by foot and
bicycle, though trailhead
access may be unavailable or
extremely limited.
For other forest areas,
many Siuslaw National Forest
campgrounds are available by
reservation and are already
booked for the nights leading
up to the eclipse.
Some areas of the forest are
available for dispersed camp-
ing, yet the steep slopes and
dense forests of the Coast
Range limit the availability of
suitable camping locations.
While access to other forest
recreation sites will be avail-
able as usual, standard recre-
ation fees may apply and
crowding and congestion
should be anticipated.
“We love how excited
people are to witness this nat-
ural phenomenon and it is our
intent to welcome them to the
national forest to do so,” said
Jerry Ingersoll, forest supervi-
sor. “We also know that view-
ing opportunities on the
said Longo.
Incoming talent for the girls
team includes sophomores
Bailey Messick and Brittany
Wilson.
“These two girls are incredi-
bly promising,” Longo said.”
Wilson competed as a fresh-
man last season in the 800-meter
run, where she came in third at
district. This year, Messick was a
member of Mapleton’s newly
established cross country team
last fall.
Messick has been working out
in the sprints and 300-meter hur-
dles.
“Bailey has a lot of strength
and a great work ethic,” Longo
said.
On the boys team, senior Tyler
Packebush, who competed at
state in both the 110-meter hur-
dles and pole vault, returns with
junior Tanner Wilson, who
reached state in his first season
competing in the javelin.
“Tyler is very driven in the
pole vault and hurdles, and
Tanner is looking for a top-three
finish at state in the javelin,” said
Longo. “He’s also going to try
the discus this season.”
Freshman Richy Gastelum
will be a key player in the 1,500
meters, utilizing his conditioning
from cross country and basket-
ball to land a top finish at district.
Gastelum will also compete in
the triple jump.
“I’m excited to be working
with so much talent and such a
hard working, goal-driven group
of athletes,” Longo said.
For more information or to
read the minutes from previous
meetings, visit www.osaa.org
/docs/committees/classifica
tion.20170227update.pdf
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Siuslaw will be limited by the
terrain, the tall trees, and our
need to protect safety and
resources in a few special
places. We’re encouraging
folks to plan ahead so they’ll
have a memorable eclipse
experience.”
With the amount of visi-
tors expected in western
Oregon for the eclipse num-
bering in the hundreds of
thousands, it is likely road-
ways will be congested the
weekend prior to and on the
day of the eclipse.
Emergency personnel will
stretched thin and response
times may be slow.
Visitors to the national for-
est should plan their visit well
ahead of time, expect limited
or no cellphone service, and
have eye protection that is
certified as safe for viewing a
solar eclipse.
Many events are being
planned throughout western
Oregon.
For information on events
and viewing opportunities
near you, contact your local
chambers of commerce or
tourism outlets.
For more information on
viewing the eclipse on the
Siuslaw National Forest, con-
tact Lisa Romano, public
affairs officer, at 541-750-
7075.
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It is on display at the
museum during business
hours, Thursday through
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4
p.m., where raffle tickets
are available for $10 each.
Tickets can also be pur-
chased from any VFW
Officer.
The winning raffle tick-
et will be drawn Saturday,
July 1, during the annual
Wings & Wheels Fly-In
and Car Show at the
Florence
Municipal
Airport.
The OCMM is at 2145
Kingwood St. in Florence,
and open to the public.
For more informtion,
visit www.oregoncoast-
military museum.com.