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DeadwoodDitto Controversy UpdatesA Note from Your Current EditorDittoWhen I agreed to volunteer to help edit theDeadwood Ditto, I was told that the goal was tocreate a positive community newsletter thatprovided information while striving to createcommon ground in a region that encompassespeople from diverse political and religiousbackgrounds.June 20182-38library sale in FlorencePriority registration forSiuslaw Watershed Councilsummer camp910Fire extinguisher trainingFire extinguisher training14Fire district board meetingMapleton Food ShareEnrollment deadline for LCCFlorence summer term21222326When we publish articles of an overtly religiousor political nature, we receive complaints. Overthe years, a number of people have been offendedby religious articles they perceived to becondemnatory of their own spiritual beliefs (orlack thereof).I do not feel comfortable arbitrating Ditto contentwithout first coming to a formal idea of whatDitto content should be. Most publications havesubmission guidelines. In drafting formalsubmission guidelines and submitting them toDeadwood Community Services (DCS) forreview, we hoped to find a compromise thatwould make everyone happy. We proposed tolimit political and religious content to articles thatwere positive in tone and specific to local issues.I posted the proposed submission guidelines inthe Ditto and asked for community feedbackbefore writing a final draft.Triangle Lake Food ShareMapleton Food ShareRestoration project meetingNote: For additional information on theseevents, check out the rest of the ditto.We have received plenty of feedback, but it’s allover the map. A few people have asked to bepublished and others have sent personal messagesto the editors. Some people would like to see theDitto wide open, while other would prefer to limitcertain types of content. Some communitymembers see this as a free speech issue.Although I think it’s reasonable for a publicationto have submission guidelines, I can see bothsides of the argument, and I’m fine with eitheroption.(Continued on page 2.)1
(continued from page 1)Watershed Council Summer CampSince we don’t seem to be in any danger ofcoming to consensus on this issue, I propose thatwe move forward without formal submissionguidelines and instead impose (from here on out)a word count of 350 on any article that’s not partof an editor-requested essay series (like “How ICame to Deadwood”).The Siuslaw Watershed Council is pleased toannounce thatwewill again offersummer camp for students entering 4th gradethrough high school. This year SWC is offeringone camp for all youth 4th through 12th grades onJune 25th through 29th. Come be a part ofexploring the Siuslaw watershed's many rivers,streams, and lakes.Read on for more on this issue.-submitted by ChurpaDuring the camp we travel throughout theSiuslaw region learning about plants, animals,water and land. We focus on the restoration workthat is being done to keep our watershed healthy.Campers will get a chance to make a differenceby doing hands-on restoration work. We alsohighlight some of the unique recreationopportunities in our area such as stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, sandboarding and muchmore!A Note from Your Former Co-EditorI took on being a ditto editor in order to encourageothers to participate in being an editor so thisDeadwood tradition could continue.I have many other wonderful projects andopportunities in my life at this time that I want tobeabletofocuson.I have enjoyed creating the graphic layouts andgenerally putting the ditto together, but wasalways pretty pushed for time.In the light of recent complaints, it seems that Iam not the best person for this volunteer positionand therefore I resign as editor to make way forsomeone else more suited to this job.My simple request is to be considerate of theeditors who are simply doing their best to satisfya diverse community of people. Please rememberthe motto of Deadwood "Where Diversity Lives,"which includes many spiritual and religiouspaths. Meanwhile we can invite each other toparticipate in our different ways, we need notbombard. Let's be gentle with each other.-Submitted by MarygoldCamp is 75 for the whole session from June 25ththrough 29th and scholarships are available!Registration packets are available on our websiteat http://www.siuslaw.org/camps/. You may alsocontact our office at 541-268-3044 to request apacket.We hope that your child can join us this summeras we explore the lakes, forests, and streams ofthe Siuslaw and Coastal Lakes Watersheds.Additional Community FeedbackWow! The Ditto is really getting interesting.Please let’s not trade out important stuff forgardening news—after all, what is more engagingthan the answer to the great question? Yeah Ditto!Print what you want. Unfortunately, this makesthe job of sorting more difficult. Ladies you’reunder the glass now.-submitted by James Webb2
replacing undersized culverts with structuresthat fish are able to pass through;decommissioning old logging roads that arecausing resource damage and are no longerneeded; and arranging wood and logs instreams to create fish habitat.New Restoration Project MeetingHello Deadwood community members,We’re very early on in thinking about thisproject and I’m hoping this is the first ofseveral meetings and field trips with you toensure we develop an ecologically andeconomically sound project together.As the District Ranger of the Central CoastRanger District on the Siuslaw NationalForest, I’ve asked a team of employees tostart a new restoration project and we’d likeyour help to develop it. The restorationproject is located in the Deadwood Creekdrainage.If you’re interested in coming to the meetingon June 26th at the Deadwood CommunityCenter, please get a hold of Donni Vogel,Project Leader, at (541) 563-8416 ordvogel@fs.fed.us to RSVP by June 15th,2018.After chatting with some folks in thecommunity, it looks like Tuesday, June 26 thfrom 6:00 to 8:00 would be a good time forus all to meet because there don’t appear tobe any scheduling conflicts with othercommunity events, and the DeadwoodCommunity Center is available that evening.If you can’t make it to the meeting but havequestions, concerns, or ideas please feel freeto get a hold of me, Michele Jones, at (541)563-8445 or mhjones@fs.fed.us.The overall purpose of this Deadwood CreekRestoration Project is very similar to thewatershed-scale restoration projects that theSiuslaw National Forest has been doing forseveral decades now, which typically includerestoration and enhancement of fish andwildlife habitat. We’d greatly appreciate yourthoughts to identify other types ofopportunities that we may be able toconsider, your insight and ideas to developthe specific activities that could or should beincluded in this particular project, as well asany issues or concerns you may have.“Beneath our different sins and colors andcultures, we’re all connected by the sameheartbeat.” -Wolfman JackSimilar projects in the past have includedactivities such as noxious weed removal;thinning young, dense, planted forested areasin order accelerate the development ofwildlife habitat as well as to providecommercial timber products;Submitted by AKA Steve C.3
Seeking WorkLibrary Sale in FlorenceLocal help is available. Cash or trade. I can helpyou with your garden and your grows, orchardpruning, garden plot prep, seed and startsplanting, weeding, watering. I am skilled withcomputers, internet setup, editing, proof reading,writing. I am especially skilled in working withanimals, including horse exercise and training,livestock care, first aid for pets, basic animal care.Over 25 yrs as a pet sitter. Also great withorganizing, house cleaning, office organizing,barn cleaning, etc. Stellar references.Here is your opportunity to grab some greatsummer reading at bargain prices! The Friendsof the Siuslaw Public Library will hold a twoday book sale Saturday, June 2nd and Sunday,June 3rd, from 10 am until 4 pm each day, withgood quality hardcover and trade paperbackspriced at 1.00 each and regular paperbackspriced at only .50 cents each. DVDs and CDswill also be available at 1.00 each. Going on aroad trip this summer? How about listening toan audio book on CD? Audio books will bepriced at only 2.00 each, with hours and hoursof listening enjoyment in each one.Seeking truckSeeking a small truck that is efficient, manual orstandard, has a bed with or without a cab and runsgreat with most things in working order besidesthings easy to fix. I can offer a work trade inexchange or am seeking someone who is willingto allow me to make monthly payments to themfor the loan. I have stellar references and severalDeadwoodians can provide a reference for mycharacter and integrity.Don't miss this opportunity to get some greatbooks at bargain prices and help the Friends andthe library at the same time. For moreinformation,contact siuslawlibraryfriends@gmail.com-submitted by Linda WeightClassifiedsMoving Sale:All of the above submitted by Sequoyah at 541-9645838 or Sequoyahwalkingfeather@gmail.comBow Flex exercise machine: freeTreadmill: freeUtility cabinet still in the box: freeSummer math classes at LCC FlorenceCall John (-3243) or Keith (-3502)These self-paced classes, which combine onlinework with the assistance of an onsite instructor,offer flexibility and are a great way to get a headstart on math for fall. Registration is open now forcurrent LCC students. New students need tocomplete enrollment by June 21 to register for the8-week summer term. Classes start June 27th. Forhelp in getting started today, drop in at theFlorence Center (3149 Oak St.) or call 541/9974800. -submitted by Beth HabianThe Deadwood Care Team still has some freeemergency whistles available for Deadwoodresidents in their first or last twelve years of life.Call Maryanne (-3099) or Keith (-3502).*************************************The following classifieds are submitted bySequoyah:Seeking new adventure and life-loving friendsfor: mushroom hunting, beach trips, hiking,riding bikes, wildcrafting herbs and forest foods,making herbal concoctions, riding horses,creating art, growing food, growing medicine,yoga, meditation, nature walks, and more.4
Fire District NewsLearn how to use your fire extinguisher!Every household should have at least one fireextinguisher but unless you've had training,chances are you've never used one. SwisshomeDeadwood RFPD will be conducting fireextinguisher training at the following locationsthe weekend of June 9th and 10th:Saturday June 9th: Noon to 2 pm at theDeadwood Creek Station (next to the CommunityCenter)3 pm to 5 pm at the Deadwood Post Officeparking lotSunday June 10th: 1 pm to 3 pm at theSwisshome Station (next to the Swisshome PostOffice)Thanks to cemetery volunteers!District MeetingThank you to all our fine volunteers who helpedon our two work days on 5/5 and 5/12 - we areVERY grateful to all who helped!The Swisshome-Deadwood Rural Fire ProtectionDistrict (SDRFPD) holds its monthly meeting ofthe Board of Directors at 7 pm on the secondThursday of every month. The purpose of boardmeetings is to conduct the business of thedistrict. Although meetings are open to thepublic, time for public comment is limited. Likeall Special Districts, Fire District Boardmembers are residents of the district who areelected to be the citizen oversight of our publicresources. If you are interested in being a futureboard member, or are just curious about how ourpublic resources are being managed, you arewelcome to attend a board meeting.-submitted by Swisshome-Deadwood RFPDOn 5/5 we had 16: Dale & Audrey Rust, BillWicks, Don Rogers, Janette Rainari, BrendaGarner, Andrew White, Rose Meade, TammyShepard, Steve Caldwell, Gerry Burnett, DuaneWills, Scott Burnett, Don Wilbur, JohnnetteRoane, and I. We got row markers in, a gravelpath near the ash garden, plus digging, leveling,mixing and pouring concrete, placing theheadstones, and later removing the forms,smoothing off the corners and filling in aroundthem!On 5/12 we had 14: Brenda Garner, RondaPrindel, Spencer Mast, Patty Mentzer, MaggieOldershaw, Rose Meade, Sandy & JimAbrahamson, Elaine Dotson, Steve Caldwell,Gerry Burnett, Don Wilbur, Johnnette Roane andI. mowing, weed eating, cleaning graves, raking,pruning and removing branches and othermess. Great job, team!-submitted by Megan Gerber5
Deadwood RaincheckMay 1—26, ’18TraceSept. 1 – May 31, ’0893.1Sept. 1 – May 31, ’07101.1Sept. 1 – May 31, ’06112.3May 1—31, ’174.1Sept. 1 – May 31, ’0577.3May 1—31, ’160.7Sept. 1 – May 31, ’0469.9May 1—31, '151.210 year average84.8May 1—31, '144.8Current % of 10 year averageMay 1—31, '137.2May 1—31, ’12May 1—31, ’11of Sept. 1 to now4.7Farmers Almanac for June4.9Temp 1 degree above averageMay 1--31, ’105.5May 1—31, ‘097.6May 1 – 31, ’080.6May 1 – 31, ’075.7May 1 – 31, ’063.8May 1 – 31, ’058.5May 1 – 31, ’042.110 year average May4.1Rain ½ inch above averageVeteran’s Day 2009Of Blue and GreyHow many years have passedSince I stood in that fieldWhere so many died for somethingIn which they firmly believedDays w/ at least someSunshine May24They rose to greet meAs my thoughts brought them back to lifeThe smell of blood and gun smokeFresh upon the air—so overwhelmingI could feel the intensity of their causeDays w/ at least someRain May10 year average for June108%22.3Sept. 1—May 26, ’1891.5Sept. 1—May 31, ’17115.9Sept. 1—May 31, ’1687.1Sept. 1—May 31, '1570.4Sept. 1—May 31, '1472.9Sept. 1—May 31, '1382.5Sept. 1—May 31, ’1299.1Sept. 1—May 31, ’1170.8Sept. 1—May 31, ’1080.0Sept. 1—May 31, ’0976.5Still it was as hollow as any other warthat fills our history’s pagesfueled by governmentsand greed for power.Yet this oneon the ground where I was bornArden, South Carolina-submitted to Ditto drop box by James, nolast name given6
“Riding on the Clapboard of Omnibus”A relatively modern expression but with suchdepth of meaning—anyone (well mostanyone) who’s visited a “third world”country, particularly where there is nohighway system, has experienced thatphenomenon of public transportation knownvariously as the omnibus. There are, I’m sure,many variations of form and name, but theimage is of a smallish VW bus-style vehicle,maybe slightly larger and perhaps even madeby Volkswagon, whose sole purpose is tocarry as many people as possible over themost impossible terrain features, referred toin this country as roads. Quite often longboards have been added outside the length ofthe bus on which more desperate passengerscan stand and hang on for dear life. These arecalled clapboards or “claps.” These alwaysoverlooked vehicles are the mainstay oftransportation and are usually seen coveredwith humanity, even on top, as they hold ontothe rails along the sides of the roof. Mymemory is of one faded red and white orcream color and, quite often, little or noseating inside. Each trip is a unique adventureand well worth the price.On Memorial DayCoast Community Radio KMUN Astoriaplays the greatest R&R from the 60s and 70s,stuff from Chubby Checker and before. Thisis Memorial Day and nobody wants to talkabout that—let’s party! Yeah, we all gotmemories—some good, some not so good.When KMUN played Arlo’s UniversalSoldier today (by request), it really got tome—took me back, and I had to let it out.Only once in the forty years of my residencehere has anyone thanked me for my service—and it was a tourist couple who stopped to askme for directions. I was so stunned I nearlyfell over. I was speechless.I was drafted but quickly got addicted to theexcitement and stayed ten years. At no timecan I remember a sense of “fighting for mycountry.” I was in it for the thrills—like amercenary of sorts. I felt I didn’t deserve theirthanks.-submitted by James Webb-submitted by James (no last name given)Editor’s note: Drawings on this page by the late greatPeter Ashwanden, who illustrated The People’s Guideto Mexico. All images and quotations are added bythe editor unless otherwise noted.7
“In wildness is the preservation of the world.”- Henry David Thoreau“In human culture is the preservation of wildness.”-Wendell Barry8
The Siuslaw Watershed Council is pleased to announce that we will again offer summer camp for students entering 4th grade through high school. This year SWC is offering one camp for all youth 4 th through 12 grades on June 25th through 29th. Come be a part of exploring the Siuslaw watershed's many rivers, streams, and lakes.
