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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2015 3 B Safety tips to keep you afloat this boating season Spring is here, and summer will be here before we know it and in the coming weeks more people will be pulling out their boats from winter storage in preparation for launch in the waters of this state. Here are suggestions which can contribute to your safety and add to your boating pleas- ure. • Know the legal require- ments for your size vessel. Safety equipment must be accessible and in working con- dition. • Wear your life jackets. Eighty-five percent of the boat- ing fatalities could be avoided by wearing a personal floata- tion device. Remember: It can’t save your life if you don’t wear it. • Have children and non- swimmers wear a personal floatation device. Each device should be of suitable size for the intended wearer and fit securely. Ninety percent of those who die in boating acci- dents drown. • Be prepared and carry extra equipment such as a bailer (bucket), anchor, first-aid kit, visual distress signal, tool kit, flashlight with extra batteries, and a cell phone. • Don’t over load your boat. Follow the recommendations on the capacity plate of your boat. • Capsizing, sinking, and falling overboard account for 70 percent of boating fatalities. • If your boat should capsize, your best chance for survival and rescue is to stay with the boat. Pull as much of your body out of the water as possible to preserve body warmth. • Hypothermia can be a killer; keep your body dry and warm as possible. • It is illegal to operate any boat while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Use the designated driver concept; a sober skipper is a must. • Stressors such as exposure to sun, wind, cold water, vibra- tion, noise and alcohol all affect your ability to react. • Don’t run out of fuel. Practice the 1/3 rule: 1/3 for trip, 1/3 for return and 1/3 for spare. • Fuel vapors are heavier then air and collect in the bilge. Never fill gasoline cans in the boat. • When anchoring, use a line that is several times longer than the depth of the water and never anchor by the stern. • File a float plan. Let some- one know where you're boating and when you’ll be back. • You’re responsible for damage or injury caused by your wake. Exercise caution around other boaters and docks. • All persons operating a motor boat greater than 10 horsepower are required to carry a Boater Education Card. The card shows that the operator has passed an approved boater education course or equivalency exam. For more information on Boating in Oregon, people are encouraged to pick up the Oregon Boaters Handbook available at your county sher- iff’s office, or online at the Oregon State Marine Board website at www.boatoregon .com — Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office www.shoppelocal.biz STEP group to discuss clamming history, techniques Wednesday Clamming, one of the long- standing recreational activities on the Oregon coast, will be explored at the Wednesday, April 1, meeting of the Florence Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program STEP). The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Elks’ Lodge on 12th Street, and the public is invited to attend. Mike Bones, a Florence native and retired state park ranger, will share his knowl- edge and experience in all things clams at the meeting. Bones learned the fine art of clamming at his father’s side while growing up in Florence. He will share his techniques, experiences and recipes for clams. Bones will also be teaching a clamming course this spring at Lane Community College, with two sessions: May 19 and 20. Protect yourself against consumer fraud and identity theft! Only $1 Per Pound Now Offering HOW IT WORKS SECURE 1 DROP YOUR DOCS IN SECURE BINS You can feel confident dropping your sensitive paper documents into a locked bin. Shredding Services 2 A SECURE TRUCK ARRIVES Once a month Iron Mountain comes and transports our full bin in their secure vehicle and replaces it with an empty one. LOCKED BIN 3 SHREDDED AT IRON MOUNTAIN They take the materials back to their facility to securely dispose of your sensitive documents and send us a certifiate of completion. The popular class fills up quickly and students must reg- ister with LCC. Oregon mud clams, also known as soft shell clams, orig- inally came from the East coast. They allegedly were hand planted in the Siuslaw estuary in the late 1800s, hav- ing been dug up in Coos Bay, where they had taken root after hitching rides with ships that anchored in that area. View from 1B he played well enough in the minors, he became an easy mark for the other players who knew how to toy with his deli- cate emotions. His other nickname was “Fish,” because he never knew when to walk away from the table. He had a history of walking away from the team, however. He had quit his high-school teams, his Mexican-league and Class A teams. At AAA Using a small, straight shov- el and a bucket, a day digging clams during low tides is a fun and almost always successful outing. Prior to Bones’ talk, the STEP group will hold a short business meeting. Information about the steelhead broodstock program at Whittaker Creek and at the club’s hatchery will be shared. There will also be updates on the fish egg to fry aquarium program, which is underway in 23 area classrooms. The status of the coho that the club is raising from egg to fry will also be shared. The fry are currently in the outside rearing pens at the hatchery. For more information about STEP, come to a meeting or contact club president Ron Caputo at 541-997-4961. Spokane, he was hitting a steady .318, but he was emo- tionally erratic, quitting the team after a failed steal attempt of home. He was fined $750. He came back, but walked off two weeks later. For that, he was demoted to Class A San Jose. It was there that he said he lost his ego and concentrat- ed on the game. That September he made his rookie debut, the first Mariners prospect to make it to the show, and he played lights out. He hit safely, often multiple times, in 13 out of 16 games, picking up 20 hits in 52 at bats, striking out only five times. The next season he would be named the Mariners’ opening- day centerfielder. The record shows that Craig never really got his mind right. His baseball card shows a ballplayer that could barely open his bloodshot eyes in 1981. His eye at the plate had steadily worsened, too. For the rest of his career he garnered little playing time and hit in the .230 range. By 1986 he was out of the Majors, by 1990 he was out of the minors, and soon after he was out on the streets. While he certainly was due the minimum MLB pension benefit of $34,000 annually, how he spent that money was unclear. His thinking may not have been clear the night of Aug. 13, 2013, when he chose the wrong spot to spend the night in Los Angeles. According to police, Craig was stabbed after being told by a group of transients to leave. Craig tried to kick a dog as he left. He missed, but the dog’s owner did not, fatally stabbing him. The killer was convicted a few weeks ago and will spend 16 years in jail. Friends and neighbors of Craig’s will spend the rest of their lives wondering how this could happen, how someone who seemingly had it all, in the end had nothing ... couldn’t even kick a dog, he was so down. If anything he proved that while, yes, he could always be counted on to walk away, poorly at that, but he never really knew where to go. Th e Barber Station MEN’S AND WOMEN’S HAIR CUTS Good Diet = Healthy Teeth If your child must snack, choose nutritious foods such as vegetables, low-fat yogurt, and low-fat cheese which are healthier and better for children’s teeth. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY R SENIO ! AY’S TUESD Jason WE ALSO OFFER COLORING AND FACIAL WAXING! Hours: M-F 9am-6pm • Sat 9am-3pm 21st and Highway 101 (Diagonal from McDonald’s) Celebrating 6 Years of offering the Florence Community Dental Care Dr. Chad Clement 541-997-3423 1256 Bay St. Old Town Florence Get Results...List With Amy. Amy Johnson Broker, CSA 541 999-7875 1482 Otiah Ct – Wonder- ful 1456 sq. ft. family home on cul-de-sac. RV parking, garden space, private yard and garage. Very well cared for 1992 Fleetwood with many up- grades. $165,500. #2312- 14602411 Readers Choice Voted #1 Realtor Equestrians from 1B 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 Sat. 3/28 8am-3pm 14 Park Village Dr. Household items, tools, etc. Everything must go. Sat.-Sun. 9am-3pm Coastal Highlands 1210 Willow Court Antiques, collectibles, white wicker items, decor, Hoosier style cabinet, fainting couch, books, etc. IN HOME Estate Sale Fri. Mar. 27 Sat. Mar. 28 9am-4pm Sun. Mar. 29 10am-2pm 83353 Clear Lake Rd. Presented by Vintage Blue Warehouse Estate Sales 541-999-1159 S e e J i m f o r y o u r A u t o S a l e s N e e d s ! “PICC-A-DILLY” Flea Market THIS SUNDAY, 10am-4pm Fairgrounds, Eugene, 541-683-5589 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 state in roping as well. When not competing, the Geddes brothers are working to pay for their trip to state competition. They are avail- able for yard work or assort- ed projects to earn money. They will also be hosting a soda can drive to help with the cost of gas, hotel and horse-stall fees for state. For more information, or to help sponsor their trip to state, call 541-999-4957. Siuslaw News + Breaking news, photo galleries and MORE! Visit the Siuslaw News online at WWW.THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM www.shoppelocal.biz