Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The Siuslaw news. (Florence, Lane County, Or.) 1960-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 6, 2018)
SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2018 | 3A G ENERAL N EWS Volunteers sought for Scotch broom removal project Oct. 13 Join local volunteers and members of the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative to cut and pull Scotch broom on Sat- urday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon at Heceta Dunes, the east end of Joshua Lane, north of Florence. Two different events are planned. One group will pull smaller plants on gentle ground out to a lake in the dunes and potentially beyond, depending on time. Native plants can be viewed along the way and par- ticipants can leave early if they want to. The other group will go on a more strenuous hike. It will be about 1.5 miles over mostly lev- el terrain, but does include one large dune to the work site. This group will be removing mature Scotch broom and gorse plants. After the work party, there will be an option to hike out to open sand dunes to see native plants and areas where there is little to no European beach grass. Bring loppers, tree saws, shovels, weed wrenches, gloves, hat, lunch or snack and water. Long pants, and closed-toe, Volunteers remove Scotch broom, an invasive plant that grows throught the Siuslaw region sturdy shoes are recommended. Friendly dogs are welcome on a leash. Parking is available on Josh- ua Lane (Do not block private driveways, mailboxes or fire hy- drants). Directions: Take Highway 101 North from Florence. Turn left on Heceta Beach Road. Turn right on Fourth Avenue and go to the end. Turn right on Joshua Lane and drive to the east end of Joshua Lane for parking. If the weather is questionable, check www.saveoregondunes. org/events/ on the day of the event to confirm the event is still happening. COURTESY PHOTO PFLAG to celebrate ‘Coming Out Day’ Oct. 9 Join with PFLAG-Flor- ence on Tuesday, Oct. 9, for the “kick-off ” meeting of the year, themed around National “Coming Out Day” (Oct. 11.) The event starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Florence campus of Lane Community College, located at 3149 Oak St. The meeting will be held in the north building, room 158, with parking in the rear. National Coming Out Day (NCOD) is an internationally observed civil awareness day, which takes place on Oct. 11 each year. On this day, peo- ple celebrate individuals who publicly identify as bisexual, gay, lesbian or transgender — coming out regarding one’s sexual orientation or gender identity being akin to a cul- tural rite of passage for LGBT people. The NCOD was founded in 1988, by Dr. Robert Eichberg, his partner William Gamble and Jean O’Leary to celebrate the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights one year earlier. After a media push in 1990, NCOD was observed in all 50 U.S. states and seven other countries. Come share thoughts and stories in a safe environment. Pick out a video or book from our library, or help yourself to free literature you can share with family and friends. The public is invited, and refreshments will be served. PFLAG-Florence is an affil- iate of a national organization with more than 350 chapters and 200,000 members and supporters across the U.S. B UD’S UPH O LS TER Y B oat T ops & C ars • Complete Auto & Boat Interiors • Canvas Work 10 am-6 pm Mon-Sat. Be ready for Summer. We’re booking appointments now! 4981 Hwy. 101, Complex B 541-997-4856 Over 41 yrs Experien ce Garden Club to present ‘Vegetable Gardening On the Coast‘ Jennifer Ewing of Port Orford will present “Vegetable Garden- ing On The Coast” on behalf of the Florence Garden Club. The meeting will take place Wednesday, Oct. 10, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, 3996 N. Highway 101. Ewing is known by Coastal gardeners for her presentations and passion for horticulture and is a retired organic gar- dener, but has been teaching students in Master Gardener classes. She was affiliated with Rodale Institute of Research, and was head of plant propagation for Siskiyou Rare Plant Nursery. She has maintained her own plant nursery for more than 10 years to supply Southern Ore- gon markets and restaurants. This free lecture is open to the public. For more information, email Trina2364@gmail.com or call 541 997-3469 Two new ‘Quests’ waiting to be explored on Sitcoos, in Old Town For those who enjoy treasure or scavenger hunts, Oregon Coast Quests offer self-guided learning adventures enjoyed by people of all ages, alone or with friends and family. Vision Quest — Live Learn Explore has announced that two new Oregon Coast Quests have been launched in the Siuslaw Region: “Historic Florence Quest” and “Siltcoos Lagoon Quest.” While there are over two-dozen Quests in Western Oregon, mostly on the coast, these are the first two Quests to be developed in Lane County. The Historic Florence Quest guides participants through the interesting history of Old Town in a new way. At the end of the quest, participants will discover clues that lead to the location of a hidden box, which contains a journal to record the completion of the Quest. In addition, there is a special stamp for the Quest sheet and even more interesting informa- tion about the things discov- ered during the journey. The Siltcoos Lagoon Quest is COURTESY PHOTOS Vision Quest is offering two new quest experiences, including on the Siltcoos Lake (above), which is listed in programs (below) available at the Florence Chamber of Commerce. located at the Siltcoos Rec- reation Area and guides par- ticipants through a beautiful wooded trail along the Siltcoos Lagoon. The quest teaches about the lagoon and why it is changing from a lagoon to a meadow. Learn about resident animals, migratory birds and native/ non-native plants along the way. Uncover hidden clues along the way which, in the end, will reveal the location of the hid- den box. Printed guides for the His- toric Florence Quest and the Siltcoos Lagoon Quest are available at the Florence Area Chamber of Com- merce. The Historic Old Town Quest is available also at the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum. The 2019 version of “The Oregon Coast Quests Book” will be available locally in the New Year and will include these two Quests along with all of the other Quests in Western Oregon. SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY OCTOBER 6 OCTOBER 7 OCTOBER 8 OCTOBER 9 OCTOBER 10 OCTOBER 11 OCTOBER 12 Mostly Sunny Sunny Sunny 62°F 45°F 62°F 46°F 64°F 46°F AM Clouds/ PM Sun 61°F 45°F PM Showers Mostly Cloudy AM Showers 61°F 49°F 64°F 52°F 61°F 45°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
