Mural code update to be discussed
The City of Florence Public Art Committee will get together again Monday morning to talk about what the next steps should be in revising the city’s code language regulating public art.
The Mural Code currently regulates such things as where, what size, and what murals are allowed to contain. City Councilor Joshua Greene, an ex-officio member of the committee said they will hear recommendations from the city’s attorney.
The Public Art Committee will also hear an update on the Dancing With Sea Lions public art demonstration celebrating the Events Center’s 20th anniversary and review five proposed public art projects.
One of those projects contains a list of several municipal objects… things like fire hydrants, bus stops, garbage cans and utility boxes.
Another project is the possibility of painting a mural on the Central Lincoln PUD warehouse on Highway 126 at Quince. It would be visible to visitors entering the city from the East. Greene said he is discussing that possibility with Central Lincoln.
The Public Art Committee meets Monday morning, ten a.m., at City Hall.
Lock your car at the fair
The rides, attractions, displays and music at the Lane County Fair have been drawing crowds of visitors all week… and more are expected through Sunday afternoon in Eugene.
But, say police in Eugene, it is also drawing some unsavory characters.
Authorities say if recent years are any indication, the streets around the fairgrounds in west Eugene may experience an increase in vehicle break-ins and thefts.
Additional patrols cruise through the neighborhood, and the Lane County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse are also volunteering to direct traffic. Sheriff Byron Trapp said while their presence may be a deterrent to crime, they’re purpose is to help with traffic and parking… not focus on crime prevention.
That’s up to you… Trapp suggests that you leave valuables at home and don’t leave anything… valuable or not… in view in your vehicle. Roll up your windows and lock your doors.
Inventory of Marine Reserve species
Exceptionally low tides in early August will give scientists… and volunteers… a chance to chronicle the diversity of marine life in the Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve.
August 3rd from 7:30 a.m. to noon, volunteers are asked to meet at the Yachats Ocean Road State Natural Site, just south of the Yachats River Bridge. Participants will fan out at low tide to help identify plants and animals that reside in the rocky intertidal habitat along that stretch of the reserve. Celeste Lebo, a Natural Resources Specialist with Oregon Parks and Recreation Department says the data collected will be used to document the biodiversity of the area.
The next morning, August 4th, they’ll repeat the process seven miles south of Yachats at Stonefield Beach.
Watershed council to talk salmon and invasive vegetation
Understanding the changes in salmon populations in northwest streams; and exploring the effects of invasive vegetation in coastal lakes will be two topics next week when the Siuslaw Watershed Council meets.
Dan Bottom led research efforts in the Salmon and Columbia Rivers about changes in salmon populations. His most recent work has been to understand the impact of the suspension of the Coho hatchery program.
Also speaking will be Rich Miller from Portland State University’s Center for Lakes and Reservoirs. He’ll talk about harmful algae blooms and a new Lake Watch monitoring program.
The Siuslaw Watershed Council meets at 6:30, Wednesday, July 27th at the Honeyman Park Meeting Hall on Canary Road.
Suddenly in Command
A friend or a neighbor invites you to go fishing with them on their boat… and something happens to them while you’re underway… would you know what to do to get the vessel safely back to shore?
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering a three hour class next week that will help you answer that question.
It’s called “Suddenly in Command” and it is designed to help anyone become familiar with the essential safety information so they can assess and stabilize a situation, operate the vessel, and summon any required assistance.
The three hour course on Saturday, July 30th is free, but space is limited and preregistration is required. To do that, call Jonathon Yoder at 541-991-1181.
