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WEDNESDAY EDITION | JUNE 24, 2020 | $1.00 THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM Community & Lifestyle Lane County park fees to increase July 1 The $1 parking fee increase will be the first in seven years. On July 1, 2020, some Lane County Parks fees will increase for the first time since 2013. The changes include increasing the daily parking fee from $4.00 to $5.00 — although the cost of an annual parking pass will remain at $40. “We are always very cautious about raising our fees at Lane County parks,” said Lane County Parks Manager Brett Henry. “But it is important that we reevaluate our fees from time to time to ensure they are in line with other agen- cies. The parking and reservation fees that we receive provide the bulk of our budget for park main- tenance and improvements.”* The fee increases are the result See FEE 2B Tide Tables Entrance Siuslaw River High Tide Low Tide June 24 2:07am / 7.4 4:02pm / 6.0 9:17pm / -1.4 9:17pm / 2.8 June 25 2:55am / 7.0 4:47pm/ 6.1 10:01am/ -1.2 10:15pm/ 2.7 10:47pm / -0.8 11:21pm / 2.4 June 27 4:52am / 6.0 6:23pm / 6.5 11:36am / -0.2 June 28 6:06am / 5.5 7:12pm / 6.9 12:33am / 1.9 12:29pm / 0.4 June 29 7:28am / 5.1 8:02pm / 7.2 1:46am / 1.2 1:26pm / 1.1 June 30 8:51pm / 5.0 8:51pm / 7.6 Artists participating in the Plein Air art sessions use watercolor, pen and ink, acrylics, colored pencils and other mediums. The next session is tomorrow (June 25) beginning at 10 a.m. Plein Air art along the port A second session of socially distanced art will take place tomorrow. T his Thursday, June 25, join other artists for a “Social Distance Impromptu Plein Air Session” at 10 a.m. at the Port of Siuslaw. Hosted by Florence artist Jo Beaudreau, owner of BeauxArts Fine Art Materials & Gallery, the session is a chance to make art outside while spread out from other art participants. “Using plein air techniques, people in the Siuslaw Region are able to safely access staying local as they keep creating,” Beaudreau said. “With all the natural beauty, creative talent and local resources, a small group of artists participated in a social distancing plein air experience last Friday morning — before the wind picked up.” People participating have been practicing various degrees of social distancing, and people are asked to respect boundar- ies of others. Beaudreau offers these tips for those who wish to join: • Use restroom before you arrive since the nearest facilities are located in Old Town. • Bring all materials you think you’ll need, along with some extras. Most plein air artists travel light and get creative with their choice of materials. • Bring mask and other PPE (personal protection equip- ment) items. • Bring water and a snack • Wear sunscreen and consider a hat or sun umbrella to shade your face. • There are trashcans nearby, but people must clean up their own space. • Consider bringing a folding chair. Some benches are avail- able on the port boardwalk, but may not contribute to ade- quate social distancing. • Wear layers of clothing, including a removable jacket, as the weather can be unpredictable. For more information, visit BeauxArts on Facebook. State Park visitors reminded to recreate responsibly to reduce COVID spread June 26 3:49am / 6.5 5:34pm / 6.3 PHOTOS COURTESY JO BEAUDREAU 2:54am / 0.5 2:26pm / 1.6 COVID-19 is still a reality • Ukiah-Dale Forest State in Oregon and Oregon Parks Scenic Corridor campground and Recreation Department and day-use. (OPRD) is asking visitors to • Umpqua Lighthouse State do their part to help protect Park campground. themselves and the health of Other parks may be added their fellow Oregonians. to this list. Check our state The state park system has park status map for the latest been slowly reopening since information. early May, but nearly every The best thing way to keep park is experiencing reduced yourself and others safe is to levels of service due to a $22 “Prepare + Care.” Prepare be- million budget gap. fore you leave the house, then OPRD is relying on visitors take care of yourself and the to help us through this un- people around you while at COURTESY PHOTOS precedented time. the park. Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park is among those Some state parks will re- main closed until at least La- Oregon state parks open to the public with certain restric- Prepare bor Day. To date, these parks tions and recommendations. If you’re not feeling well, include: stay home. The parks will still • Carl G. Washburne Memorial State • Alfred A. Loeb State Park be here when you recover. Park campground. campground and day-use. Whether you’re stopping for the after- • Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area noon or camping overnight, bring the • Battle Mountain Forest State Scenic campground. Corridor day-use (no campground). essentials with you: face coverings, hand • Saddle Mountain State Natural Area • Cape Blanco State Park campground See CAMP 2B campground and trails. and day-use (closed through 2020). NEW LISTING!!! 88416 1ST AVE #330 Top floor oceanfront condo at Driftwood Shores. This is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath unit that has recently been upgraded with granite counters, wall to wall carpeting & laminate floors. This unit is also next to the stairs and elevator for easy access. Shown by appointment only. 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