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10A | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2018 | SIUSLAW NEWS Oregon, at one time a na- tional leader in recycling and reusing materials, has suffered serious setbacks in the last year in the state’s recycling ef- forts. These setbacks can be attributed, in large part, to the dramatic changes instituted by the Chinese government as to the type of waste materials that the country would accept from America. The Eugene City Council has taken a proactive approach to dealing with these changes, working with local waste haul- ers and citizens groups to craft a viable plan to address the communities desire to reuse materials. The subject of recycling was an area of intense discussion at the May 21 Florence City Council meeting. The debate eventually resulted in changes to what city residents can recy- cle and what they will now pay for that service. As of July 1, there will be a three percent increase in fees for solid waste removal. This increase was one percent less than the increase recommend- ed by the consultant hired by the city to determine an equi- table removal fee. The city council also choose to disregard the recommen- dation made by the Environ- mental Management Advisory Committee, which also sup- ported a higher increase in fees, mostly due to dramatical- ly increased fuel and personnel costs. EMAC Chairwoman Mau- reen Miltenberger said she was disappointed in the process that led to the minimal in- crease for local haulers. “All of the members of EMAC have taken our task of solid waste rate review very se- riously. Since the beginning of the year we have spent hours listening to Chris Bell’s and staff ’s recommendations. We have gone into executive ses- sions where we reviewed the financial information of our two haulers who provide this necessary service to our com- munity,” Miltenberger said. She went on to say that the committee realizes the role that EMAC plays in the council’s deliberations and believes that community input is essential for a responsive and transpar- ent rate increase process. “We decided on the four per- cent increase as a compromise that our citizens could afford and that was fair, but just bare- ly enough for our haulers to be able to pay their employees a livable wage. Can they do that on a three present wage in- crease? Based on the informa- tion we were provided, I don’t think they can.” While there remains some uncertainty in the minds of the public as to what can be recy- cled, there are some clear-cut guidelines that can be followed for many waste materials. First Baptist plans VBS June 25-29 First Baptist Church will hold its Vacation Bible School (VBS) for youth ages 5 years to sixth- grade the week of June 25 to 29, from 9 a.m. to noon. VBS will be held at the church, 1935 25th St., in Florence. The theme will be “Game On!” There will be a registration tailgate party on Saturday, June 16, from noon to 2 p.m. For more information, call 541-997-7660 or visit www. firstbaptistflorence.org. RECYCLING from page 1A Sat. 10am-4pm 43 Park Village Drive Large pictures in frames, sewing machine, loveseat, antique furniture, various Christmas décor and household items, small kitchen appliances, interior décor items, plants & lots of free stuff. Yard Sale Sat 9/16 269 Ivy Street Items: tools, fi shing, household items, gardening items. Can be recycled: • Glass and bottles can be re- cycled. Many can be redeemed for cash. • Steel, tin and aluminum cans can all be recycled. • Paper and cardboard can be recycled. This includes junk mail, newspapers, ad inserts phone books, paper bags, card- board egg containers and cor- rugated cardboard. • Milk jugs and transparent plastic drink bottles. Cannot be recycled: • All other plastic • Light bulbs • Aerosol cans and scrap metal • Take out containers • Shredded paper • Metal lids The rate change that takes effect on July 1 will also add a surcharge of 75 cents per cart for residential and commercial customers and a 65-cent per ton charge for bin customers. FLAGS from page 1A “Steve knew that if the flag program was to expand they needed more volunteers and an organization with a large membership to aggressively build the program,” Lori con- tinued. Steve recalls proudly the time last August when a Coast Guard Regional Commander came to visit Florence during the Coast Guard City designa- tion process. The commander told the crowd he was inspired and impressed to see so many U.S. flags up and flying in Florence. “I knew I was coming into a special place when I saw those American flags flying,” U.S. Coast Guard 13th District Commander Rear Admiral David Throop said. This year, Steve’s team will include two of Florence’s young people, Casey Kawaha- ra and Claire Waggoner. The inclusion of a younger gener- ation in the work done to dis- play the flags and receiving the appreciation that results from the effort are also part of the lesson that the Olienyks — and Kiwanis — wants to share. “I want our youth to feel a part of this service project, to encourage a love of country and a sense of pride in their flag and our community,” Steve said. Proceeds from the sponsor- ship of the flags fund commu- nity projects throughout the year. Scholarships and aca- demic support are strong areas of emphasis for the local chap- ter of the Kiwanians. SIUSLAW NEWS FILE PHOTO Veteran Steve Olienyk enjoys supporting The Kiwanis Club of Florence Oregon’s Flag Program, as he has since it began. “It’s a win-win situation: the community likes to see the flags go up and the money we raise helps support beneficial projects for local citizens,” Steve said. Today the flag program is coordinated by Kiwanian Gary Vawter and a dedicated group of volunteers that put out the flags along Highway 101 and in Old Town. Vawter and members of the Florence Kiwanis Club have a number of other fundraising events they oversee during the year, including a new golf tournament, held this year on Saturday, June 23 at Ocean Dunes Golf Links. The local group is also known for its Great Duck Race, which “sells” and releas- es hundreds of yellow ducks onto the Siuslaw River, raising hundreds of thousands of dol- lars for local charities over the past decade. When asked to sum up his work on the flag project for the last 40 years, Steve said, “As a World War II vet- eran, I hope when people see those flags waving in the wind on a sunny day, they’ll take a moment to re- member the veterans who fought for our freedoms. “I want us to have a sense of gratitude for the opportun- ities this great country has af- forded us.” The best kept secret in Florence, also has the best view of the Bay and Siuslaw River in town. The name you have learned to trust, now in our new state of the art practice in Eugene! 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