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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2021 | 9A HAVE FUN! BEACH SAFE! BEWARE THE SNEAKER WAVE They´re called sneaker waves because they appear without warning, often surging high up on the beach with d eadly force, and are impossible to predict. Sneaker waves also carry a large amount of sand that can saturate your clothes, weighing you down and making escape diffi cult if not impossible. How to play it safe: Never turn your back on the ocean. WATCH THOSE LOGS The ocean is strong enough to pick up even the biggest log and plop it down on top of you. Some logs may look small, but even the tiny ones can be waterlogged and weigh tons. How to play it safe: If you see a log in the surf or on wet sand, stay off it. Oregonians can apply for Emergency Rental Assistance Gov. Kate Brown urges Oregonians seeking help to pay current and future rent and utility payments to ap- ply immediately for rental assistance through Oregon- RentalAssistance.org. Brown noted that historic amounts of rental assistance are now available in Ore- gon, and urged Oregonians to apply as soon as possible. “Housing is a basic hu- man need, which is why I have continued to work with the Legislature and our Library Tidings RIP CURRENTS Rip currents are strong currents of water that rush out to sea. They are stronger than even the best swimmer. These currents can swiftly sweep unwary beachcombers and waders off their feet and out to sea. Rip currents may appear as dark, choppy water. Any time you see debris and foam fl oating out to sea, chances are you have found a rip current. Avoid the area. How to play it safe: Parents keep your kids close when playing in the ocean. If caught in a rip current, don’t panic . Swim parallel to the beach until you are out of the current, then head for the beach. KNOW THE TIDES Incoming tides isolate rocks from headlands and the shore. Avoid the temptation of strolling out to an interesting rock without knowing when the tide rolls back in. Free tide tables are readily available at state park offi ces, information centers and many shops and motels. How to play it safe: Stay off rocks and small, enclosed beaches. Know when the tide is coming in by visiting the tidetable website at the Hatfi eld Marine Science Center http://weather.hmsc.oregonstate.edu/weather/ tides/tides.html HIGH WAVES CAN REACH YOU Tides and waves can sweep over rocks, jetties and headlands, knocking you off and carrying you out to sea. How to play it safe: Assume nothing is “high enough” and avoid exposed rocks, jetties and headlands during strong wave action (like during and after storms). BEWARE OF HIGH, STEEP CLIFFS Assume that all cliff edges are unstable. Wet trails or soft sand and earth can make for unstable footing. Rocks can be slippery even when it isn’t raining. How to play it safe: Make sure you wear proper footwear, and stick to the trails. Stay behind guard fences and railings, and don´t get too close to the edge. News about the Siuslaw Public Library Library Tidings, a regular feature of the Siuslaw News, features news about upcoming Siuslaw Public Library programs for adults and children, new books and videos, and other library news of interest to the community. Library Tidings by Kevin Mittge congressional delegation to devote state and feder- al resources to ensure that Oregonians who have been hardest hit by the rent im- pacts of the pandemic have a warm, dry, safe place to live. To the thousands of Oregonians who lost jobs and fell behind on their rent during the pandemic: Apply today for rental assistance to pay your rent or you may be at risk of being evicted. “Fortunately, rental assis- tance is available now. Apply Book Review “The Appalachian Trail: A Biography” by Philip D’Anieri The Appalachian Trail is America’s most beloved trek, with millions of hikers setting foot on it every year. Yet few are aware of the fascinating backstory of the dreamers and builders who helped bring it to life over the past century. The conception and build- ing of the Appalachian Trail is a story of the unforgettable characters who explored it, defined it, and capture nation- al attention by hiking it. From Benton MacKaye — conserva- tionist and planner, who first introduced the idea of a for- mal trail in 1921 — to Grand- ma Gatewood — a mother of 11 who thru-hiked in canvas sneakers and a drawstring duf- fle — to Bill Bryson, author of the best-selling “A Walk In The Woods,” the trail has seized the American imagination like no other place. Completed in 1937, the 2,000-mile-long hike from Georgia to Maine is not just a trail through the woods, but a set of ideas about nature etched in the forest floor. This character-driven biography of the trail is a must-read not just for ambitious hikers, but today at OregonRentalAs- sistance.org.” Qualified Oregonians can apply for rental assistance through the Oregon Emer- gency Rental Assistance Pro- gram (OERAP) to help pay back current and future rent. Of note, Oregonians may still qualify to receive assis- tance even though Oregon’s residential eviction morato- rium expired on June 30. On June 25, Brown signed Senate Bill 278, which pro- vides a 60-day safe-harbor period from eviction for nonpayment of rent to ten- ants who provide their land- lords with proof that they have applied for rental assis- tance. Don’t wait to seek help. OERAP is accepting appli- cations now. The program is offered to all eligible renters regardless of immigration status. No cost or low-cost le- gal services may be avail- able. For more info, go to OregonLawHelp.org. for anyone who wonders about in information. our relationship with the great outdoors and dreams of get- Endowment Books: ting away from urban life for a Spotlight on the Arts pilgrimage in the wild. Among the books pur- chased this year with Endow- Copy Machine and Scanner ment funds are a number of Now Available books about the arts, ranging In another slight return to from painting to film, and normalcy, the library is mak- more, including: “Alice: Al- ing its photocopier and scan- ice Ravenel-Huger Smith, ner available once again to the Charleston Renaissance Art- general public. Both had previ- ist” by Dwight McInvaill with ously been unavailable during Caroline Palmer and Anne COVID-19. Copies are avail- Tinker; “The Art of Ramo- able in several sizes. For scan- na Quimby” by Anna Katz; ning, you must bring a thumb “Brother Robert: Growing Up drive for your scans. The ref- With Robert Johnson” by An- erence desk staff can provide nye C. Anderson; “The Essen- tials: 52 Must See Movies and additional assistance. Why They Matter” by Jeremy Arnold; “The Life and Times Virtual Program: “The of Jo Mora: Iconic Artist of Grand Circle Tour” Join library director Meg the American West” by Peter Spencer on Tuesday, July 27, Heller; “Me and Sister Bob- from 3 to 4 p.m., when she bie: True Tales of the Family provides a virtual tour of the Band” by Willie Nelson and Grand Circle: the southwest Bobbie Nelson; “Modern National Parks including the World: The Art of Richard Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Hamilton” by Michael Brace- Capitol Reef, Mesa Verde and well; “The Musical Human: A more. History of Life on Earth” by Spencer will show breath- Michael Spitzer; “The Prin- taking photos and tell stories ciples of Pretty Rooms” by about her adventures during Phoebe Howard; and “Shoot- her travels in Arizona, Utah ing Midnight Cowboy: Art, and Colorado last month. Sex, Loneliness, Liberation, Contact ref@siuslawlibrary. and the Making of a Dark org for the required Zoom log- Classic” by Glenn Frankel. ‘Art from the Heart’ raises funds for cardiac care Help improve heart health on the coast by participating in the first-ever “Art from the Heart Walk.” This fun, communi- ty fundraising event will launch on Friday evening, July 23, at 5 p.m. next to the heart sculpture on Bay Street in Historic Old Town Florence. Between July 23 and Sun- day, Aug. 1, community members are invited to go to a participating local gal- lery to obtain a free passport HEADS UP Standing at the base of an Oceanside cliff can be dangerous, especially if it has an overhang. In some places, winter storms and high waves have eroded the shoreline, increasing the chance of collapse and slides. How to play it safe: Beware of falling rocks, and don´t climb on bluffs and eroding hillsides. Don´t walk along the base of cliffs unless absolutely necessary. to begin their art walk. They will receive a stamp at each location visited and when they’re finished, they may turn in their passport at Siu- slaw News at 148 Maple St. to be entered into a raffle for a Legacy Portrait (valued at over $450) by local photog- rapher Rodger Bennett. The “Art from the Heart Walk” is a great way to get exercise this summer, sup- port the local arts com- munity and raise funds for improved cardiac care equipment and services at PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center. Artists also will be donat- ing their work for a silent auction. More information about the virtual auction is avail- able at https://phhfheart21. ggo.bid/. All net proceeds from the auction and from the art walk’s sponsors will benefit the Cardiac Pro- gram Support Fund. NOTICE We’re buying used cars, trucks and SUV’s. Any make or model, paid for or not. This message sponsored by: Please call today for quote. All quotes by appointment only. Be Safe! Be Cautious! 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