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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018 | 3A G ENERAL N EWS LRAPA outdoor burning season delayed once more The fall outdoor burning season will begin on Satur- day, Oct. 27, for many Lane County residents. The season was originally set to start Oct. 1, but was delayed until Oct. 13, and delayed again until Oct. 27 due to continued dry weather and fire danger. The Lane County Fire De- fense Board and Oregon De- partment of Forestry decided to postpone the opening of the season in Lane County since weather conditions have been too dry. The limited precipitation and dew the county has seen are not been enough to reduce fire risks and allow residential outdoor burning. If the same weather patterns continue, the season could be delayed fur- ther. Outdoor burning, also known as open or backyard burning, allows some Lane County residents to burn dry woody yard debris that was generated on their own resi- dential property. Rules concerning outdoor burning differ throughout the Okto-Fur Weiner Race Winner county, with some cities ban- ning burning within city lim- its all together. Before starting a fire, all residents must check the dai- ly burning advisory, which indicates to the community if burning is prohibited on a giv- en day. The advisory also tells res- idents when all fires must be extinguished by. The daily burning advi- sory can be found by calling Lane Regional Air Protection Agency’s advisory line at 541- 726-3976 or by visiting www. lrapa.org. To prevent any uncontrolled fires, the Fire Defense Board reminds all residents that all outdoor burning must be con- stantly attended until extin- guished with water nearby. Due to the heavy wildfire smoke intrusions this sum- mer, LRAPA encourages resi- dents to explore alternatives to burning. For more information, con- tact Jo Niehaus at 541-736- 1056 ext. 217 AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK COURTESY PHOTO This week, Jeanna Petersen from Siuslaw News/Florence Wiener Dog Races presented Friends of Florence Van Fans President Sharon Gelmstedt a “check” for $1,740. The money was raised at the sixth annual Florence Wiener Dog Races on Oct. 13, in conjunction with Okto-Fur-Fest at the Florence Events Center. The event was sponsored by Siuslaw News and the Florence Events Center. “Thank you to all that came out to watch the races,” Petersen said. “It was a fun afternoon and for such a great cause! We appreciate everyone who had a part in making this donation possible.” 541•999•6078 FACEBOOK.COM/PETERSENAUTODETAIL RV’ers, PARTS we are your complete RV and SERVICE Automotive Repair Facility PARTS SERVICE On Site Repairs In shop or Mobile ASE CERTIFIED TECH for Truck, Auto and RV Repair 541-997-8287 Oregon Coast Military Museum announces fall events The Oregon Coast Military Museum will be sharing two fall happenings for the community. A wood carved eagle donated by Heffy Gallery of Florence is currently being raffled off. This highly detailed wood-burned carving is made of myrtle wood and driftwood. Only 160 tickets are being sold for this unique piece of art valued at $800. The piece, creat- ed by artist Dan Heffron, whose gallery is located at 37 Street and Highway 101, is an exam- ple of the artist’s motto: “Best Wood Carvings on the Coast.” Tickets at $5 each and are available during open hours at the museum, located on King- wood Street. To celebrate Halloween, the museum is offering free admis- sion on the Oct. 31 to anyone who appears in costume or in uniform. Volunteer Judith Turk said, “I always like to dress in costume for Halloween and that’s a day I’m on duty, so it should be a lot of fun for both us and the Visitors.” The Oregon Coast Military Museum, 2145 Kingwood St., is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.oregoncoastmilitarymu- seum.com. 'PostCard Art — Wish You Were Here' makes call for artists The public is invited to create ed to create postcard art using PostCard Art for an exhibition whatever medium they wish in themed “Wish You Were Here!” a 4x6 postcard format. Community members are invit- Templates and surfaces are available at BeauxArts Fine Art Materials. For ideas or to have questions answered, come by BeauxArts, 2285 Highway 101, Suite H in the Costal Fitness Plaza. There is no cost to participate and all artistic abilities are en- WEDNESDAY THURSDAY couraged. The show runs from November to December. Complete entry information, application and consignment agreements are available at BeauxArts Fine Art Materials or online at BeauxArtsFineArt. com. Application and consign- ment agreement is due Oct. 27 to the Florence Events Center or BeauxArts. Deadline for Art to be turn into the FEC is Oct. 30, from 9 to 11 a.m. An artist and community reception will be held Dec. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Galleries One and Five at the FEC. Artists, family, friends, neighbors and community members are invited to attend. This event is sponsored by BeauxArts Fine Art Materials and the Florence Events Center Gallery Committee. 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