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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018 | 3A G ENERAL N EWS Community invited to forum on gun regulation The Siuslaw News, in conjunc- tion with City Lights Cinemas, will be holding a special town hall discussion on the persepc- tives of those for and against gun control. The public is invit- ed to take part in the discussion as the Siuslaw region looks to find common ground on this of- ten-contentious issue. Panelists will include Lane County Commissioner Jay Bozievich, City of Florence Po- lice Commander John Pitcher, pro-gun rights advocate and Dunes City Mayor Robert For- sythe, gun-reformer and City of Florence Council member Josh- ua Greene and Siuslaw News ed- itor Ned Hickson. Panelists will share their own personal views of these issues in an attempt to move forward in a bipartisan way. The views and opinions ex- pressed by the panelists are those of the speakers and do not reflect policy positions of local govern- ments, law enforcement and the newspaper. The event is free to the public and will be held Tuesday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m., at City Lights Cin- emas, located at 1930 Highway 101. Placeholder tickets are avail- able now at the theater. Coast Guard, City of Florence celebrate ‘Safe Boating Week’ May 19-25 Call to artists for Connection phone book Pacific Publishing and Flor- ence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) are inviting artists to submit their photography for the cover of the 2019 Edition Central Coast Connection Phone Book. Imagine having a photograph on the cover of a publication that was delivered to almost 20,000 residents last year. “We so appreciate local art, and the way it represents where we live, work, share adventures and make memories,” Publish- er Jon Thompson said. “We are delighted to have a piece of that artwork grace the cover of the phone book.” The winner of this contest will receive $300, as well as have their photo and bio in the phone book. To learn further details and instructions about this contest, visit the FRAA website: www. fraaoregon.org/central-coast- entry-instructions.html. The deadline for submissions is June 30, 2018. Photography should represent the area the publication serves, from Yachats to the North, Reed- sport to the South, and East to Swisshome. Pacific Publishing will deter- mine the winner by Monday, July 9, and notice of being chosen as the winner will be made via email during the week of July 9. For more information, write to fraaoregon@gmail.com. Let Paul show you a new car or truck. Stop by today! 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 COURTESY PHOTO Mayor Joe Henry and Station Siuslaw River Coast Guard and Auxiliary members getting ready to launch safe boating week. T he National Safe Boating Week campaign kicks off this month and continues throughout the year. On Monday, City of Florence Mayor Joe Hen- ry presented Station Siuslaw River Coast Guard and Auxiliary members with a city proclamation for Safe Boating Week, May 19 -25. Several Coast Guard members, includ- ing USCG Station Siuslaw River Mas- ter Chief Petty Officer Tim Tregoning and Executive Chief Petty Officer Kevin Smith, attended the presentation at the city council meeting. The U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary and City of Florence, who are safe boating partners, wish to help ensure the public has a safe, secure and enjoy- able recreational boating experience this season. While enjoying the Siuslaw River, Pacific Ocean, local lakes and other near- by recreational waterways, boaters (in- cluding the paddle craft community) are encouraged to always wear the appropri- ate life jacket and understand navigation rules. U.S. Coast Guard statistics show that drowning is the reported cause of death in over 75 percent of recreational boating fatalities. A large majority of those who drowned were not wearing life jackets. Operator inattention, improper lookout, operator inexperience, excessive speed and alcohol-use rank as other primary contributing factors in accidents. “Time and time again, the wearing of life jackets proves to significantly increase chance of survival and detection when the unthinkable happens,” said USCG Master Chief Tregoning state. “With the many variables that can affect the outcome of a voyage, life jackets are cheap insurance to help Mariners return to their loved ones after a day on the water.” In the State of Oregon, all boaters who operate a motorboat over 10 horsepower are required to take an approved boating safety course and carry a boater education card onboard. A variety of paddling education courses are also available in Lane County. To be a responsible boater, boating etiquette and the rules of the water should always be followed. To help the public embrace safe boat- ing, the Coast Guard Auxiliary performs free vessel safety checks year-round and offers safe boating courses over the sum- mer. Local businesses can also become safe boating partners by displaying safe boating literature provided by the Auxil- iary. For more information, contact Deb- orah Heldt Cordone, USCG Auxiliary Public Affairs Officer, at 541- 991-9300 or Brad Hooper, USCG Auxiliary Flotil- la Commander, at Station Siuslaw River 541-997- 2486. ‘Just In Time For Summer’ book sale to be held June 2 Here is your opportunity to grab some great summer reading at bargain prices. The Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library will hold a two- day book sale Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, with good quality hardcover and trade pa- perbacks priced at $1 each and regular paperbacks priced at only .50 cents each. DVDs and CDS will also be available at $1 each. Going on a road trip this sum- mer? How about listening to an audio book on CD? Audio books will be priced at only $2 each, with hours and hours of listening enjoyment in each one. And if you don’t have any more room on my bookshelves, then now is the perfect time to clean out all those books you’ve already read that are filling up and donate them to the Friends of the Library. The Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library welcome dona- tions of books, DVDs and CDs in good condition. Bring dona- tions to the circulation desk of the main library, 1460 Ninth St., in Florence. Receipts for tax purposes are available upon request. If you know you will want a SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY MAY 19 MAY 20 MAY 21 MAY 22 Sunny Sunny 65°F 49°F 67°F 52°F Mostly Cloudy Partly Sunny 60°F 50°F 59°F 48°F receipt, be sure to have a count of the quantity of each type of item you are donating. The Friends of the Library is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organi- zation and all proceeds from the book sales benefit the Siuslaw Public Library. Don’t miss this opportunity to get some great books at bargain prices and help the Friends and the Library at the same time. Contact siuslawlibrary- friends@gmail.com for more in- formation. TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY MAY 23 MAY 25 MAY 24 Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy 63°F 51°F 61°F 50°F Showers 60°F 50°F Receive $5 off when you spend $100! WE ARE YOUR ONE STOP CAR CENTER • Full Service Repair • ASE Certifi ed Technician • Shrink Wrap • Tire sales Locally Owned. Community Minded Aj Shervin, Owner
