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4 C SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 S HERIFFS : There are many bicycles on today’s roads. More people are using bicycles as a means to commute for entertainment and for exercise. Some of the more common reasons include low cost to operate, reducing the consump- tion of fossil fuels, and exer- cise. Motorists should remember these tips when sharing the road with a cyclist: • A bicycle is considered by law to be a vehicle. When a cyclist has stopped and remains astride their bicycle at an inter- section and/or for a traffic sig- nal, they are to be treated as a vehicle waiting for their turn to proceed. • Many children riding bicy- Fishing KNOW RULES OF SHARING ROADS WITH CYCLISTS cles on the street may lack the necessary training and skills for safe cycling. They may not be aware of all dangers. • Be alert for small children on oversized bicycles. This may increase the likelihood for loss of control. • When passing a cyclist, go around them like you would any other vehicle. Leave lots of room. • When you are preparing to make a right turn, watch for cyclists who may pull up along- side your vehicle. Remember to shoulder- check your blind spots. • When you are about to make a right turn, do not pull up beside a cyclist and then turn directly in front of them COOS RIVER BASIN: from 1C Dungeness crab, bay clams, rockfish, trout Anglers are still catching a few rockfish inside lower Coos Bay around the jetties. The best fishing has been around the slack tides. The marine fish daily bag limit (which includes fishing in estuaries) is 7 fish and a separate daily limit for lingcod (two). Anglers will be able to keep only 3 blue rock- fish and 1 canary rockfish as part of their daily limit and there will be no harvest of China, quillback or copper rockfish. • Crabbing has been good in the lower bay with crabbers catching mostly hard shell crab with a couple soft shell crabs in the mix. The best crabbing will be near the jetties and close to slack tides. • Clamming is excellent dur- ing low tides near Charleston, and cut them off. • When pulling away from the curb, always check for cyclists who may be trying to pass you. • When parked at the curb, always check for cyclists before you open your vehicle door. It’s the driver’s responsi- bility not to open the vehicle door into traffic. • Do not follow too close behind cyclists. They do not have brake lights to warn you when they are stopping. • Cyclists are entitled to make left turns in the same manner as motorists. Since they are more exposed to traffic on left turns, they will need extra consideration, especially on multi-lane roads. • Cyclists are required to ride as close as practicable to the curb, however they may need to ride further out when they have to steer away from drainage grates, pot holes, debris, loose gravel or sand, wet or slippery surfaces, rutted or grooved pavement and even dogs. Be aware of the roadway conditions that may affect a cyclist. • Do not sound your horn unnecessarily when you are overtaking a cyclist. It may startle them and cause them to lose control. If you feel that you must use your horn, tap it quickly and lightly while you are still some distance away from the cyclist. Cyclists should also remem- ber that, when they are riding their bicycles on streets and highways, they are considered by law to be a vehicle. Therefore they are required to obey all the rules of the road, which apply to other (motor- ized) vehicles, plus those that apply only to bicycle operators. Cyclists using the streets and highways should: • Never ride against traffic. It is one of the leading causes of crashes, accounting for 15 to 20 percent of all crashes with cars. • Keep both hands on the handlebars except when mak- ing a hand signal. • Keep both feet on the ped- als. • Not carry more people at one time than the bicycle was designed for. • Not hold onto, attach them- selves, or attach the bicycle to any other moving vehicle. • Only ride side by side on the road with another cyclist when it does not impede other traffic. If traffic doesn't have enough room to pass you safe- ly, ride single file. • Ensure the bicycle is equipped with at least one white light to the front and a red light and or red reflector mounted on the rear of the bicycle when riding between sunset and sunrise. • Ensure the bicycle has effective brakes. — Lincoln County Sheriffs off Cape Arago Highway, and Clam Island. There are also good places to dig clams even on positive low tides in Coos Bay. • Recreational harvest of razor clams is closed for the entire Oregon coastline from the Columbia River to the California border due to ele- vated levels of domoic acid. This includes all beaches and all bays. Before any shellfish harvest trip, make sure to check the Oregon Department of Agriculture website for any updates. TENMILE BASIN: Trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch Streams in the Tenmile Basin are open for trout fish- ing. Fishing is restricted to artificial flies and lures in streams above tidewater. Anglers should have good suc- cess catching trout in the deep- er pools and riffles using spin- ners or flies. Tenmile Lakes is open all year for trout and anglers have been catching trout trolling wedding ring spinners tipped with a worm in the main part of Tenmile Lakes. Bass anglers have been catching several largemouth bass in Tenmile Lakes. Bass can be found this time of the year in shallow water near structure like logs or weed lines. A few anglers have been catching yellow perch from the fishing dock at the County Boat Ramp and near the edge of the weedlines. A worm or piece of cut bait fished near the bottom works well for catching yellow perch. has been productive in the bay, and it was reported that good size striped perch were being caught along the jetty. Crabbing has picking up with some limits reported. for Chinook salmon at 24 inches or larger. Fishing has been difficult due to rough seas and there are few reports of fish being caught, but fish- ing should improve with con- ditions. The next all-depth halibut open days will be June 11-13 and then June 25-27. The nearshore halibut sea- son does not open until July 1. Fishing for bottom fish is restricted to inside the 30 fath- om curve. Fishing for black rockfish continues to be good from Charleston to Bandon. Anglers are still picking up a few lingcod also. REMINDER: Cabezon is closed through June 30, and the ocean is open for bottom fishing only inside of the 30- fathom regulatory line (30- fathom waypoints) through Sept. 30. start to rise and fish begin spawning. Anglers will start finding more fish up in the shallows this time of year. SIUSLAW RIVER: cutthroat trout The cutthroat trout season is now open for the season. The main stem of the Siuslaw and Lake Creek can be good fish- ing as well as the larger tribu- taries entering these systems. Bait is not allowed above the head of tide but small spinners, spoons and fly fishing can be very productive. ALSEA RIVER: Cutthroat trout The cutthroat trout season is now open for the season and anglers should have fair to good results in most of the larger tributaries and main- stem. Small spinners are typi- cally productive as wells as small spoons or fly fishing with nymphs or streamers. SALMON RIVER: Cutthroat trout Cutthroat trout are now open to harvest. Typically good fishing can be had during the early part of the season. Using small lures like spin- ners, spoons or various flies can be productive. T UESDAY J UNE 2, 2015 SILETZ RIVER: Steelhead I NDIVIDUAL P LAY 3 RD [ TIE ] — D ICK S HORES Summer steelhead fishing is G ROSS : 1 ST — B ILL S PIVEY AND R ICK W IDLUND slowly starting to pick up. N ET : 1 ST — P IPER H ARRIS KP#4: C AM W ARD New fish will continually be 2 ND — L UKE M ARSHALL moving into the river over the T HURSDAY J UNE 4, 2015 next few months with the peak G ROSS S CRAMBLE F RED S CHMALING numbers typically in July. 1 ST — R ICK H ARDWICK , B OB 4 TH — J EFF N OONAN , R ICH River flows are much lower S ULLIVAN , G ARY K ADEL M OORE , D AN H OILE than normal for this time of 2 ND — K EITH N ELSON , D ICK KP#4: C AM W ARD ; KP#8: year so think small and subtle S HORES , B ILL S PIVEY D AVE O LSON ; KP#12: L UKE 3 RD — L ARRY J ONES , C HRIS M ARSHALL ; KP#16: R OY B ROWN presentations. Typical steel- C OURTERMANCHE , S KIP C ONKLING , head tactics apply such as bob- ber and jig / bait, or casting spoons or spinners. Cutthroat RIDGE trout are now also open to har- vest and can be found through- out the main stem river and many large tributaries. Thursday Swiss Pairs Session June 4, 2015 WILSON RIVER: steelhead, No Name Points Name Points Wins Score Chinook, cutthroat 1 D. MacNeil 0.21 K. Hampsten 0.21 1.50 30.00 2 M. Buchanan 0.07 B. Rozaire-Brown 0.07 0.50 10.00 Spring Chinook fishing is 3 J. Weatherwax 0.35 J. Smith 0.35 2.50 50.00 slow in the low clear water. A 4 L. Hundtoft 0.21 M. Weiss 0.21 1.50 30.00 few more fish are showing in the river. Summer steelhead angling is slow also. Angling Assistant Event Coordinator for cutthroat trout should be The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking an event planner or event coordinator with experience. Experience with PowerPoint, QuickBooks fair. Use lighter gear for best and Scheduling programs. Familiarity with budgets. Proficient in social media results. skills including, but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter and Smart Phone use. YAQUINA RIVER: cutthroat Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum 1 year office experience or related experience, which includes experience with Microsoft trout Word and Excel. Driver License and reliable transportation to drive to various The cutthroat trout season locations throughout the community to perform job duties. opened May 23 and anglers Job Duties: can expect to have fair to good ★ Responsible for production and coordination of events for the Chamber of Commerce. fishing. The mainstem ★ Hands on position working under the direction of the Executive Director and Yaquina and Big Elk Creek the Board of Directors. ★ Event budget preparation that reconciles with the annual budget. are good places to try casting ★ Coordinate event details including timelines, logistics and publicity. small spinners or spoons as ★ Utilize computer and social media experience for data entry and to perform well as bait fishing near the job duties. ★ Attend event committee meetings and monthly Board meetings as needed. head of tide. WINCHESTER BAY: Bottomfish, perch Fishing for bottomfish in the Triangle and South jetty has been successful. Perch fishing PACIFIC OCEAN and BEACHES: Bottomfish, salmon, Dungeness crab, surf perch The ocean is open for har- vest of Dungeness crab. Anglers continue to catch surf perch from the beaches near Winchester, Bandon and Coos Bay. The best fishing is usually on the incoming tide. Sand shrimp is one of the best baits to use when fishing for surf perch. Recreational ocean salmon season from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mt. is open. The season is open for all salmon except coho salmon, with a bag limit of two salmon per day, and a minimum size S CORES & S TANDINGS Ocean Dunes B Florence Bridge Club UMPQUA RIVER, SOUTH: Steelhead The mainstem South Umpqua upstream to Jackson Creek Bridge is open to fish- ing, with trout fishing being strictly catch and release. Catch and release trout fish- ing in South Umpqua tributar- ies below Jackson Creek Bridge is also open, with fish- ing restricted to the use of arti- ficial flies and lures. Smallmouth bass fishing should be productive with warming water temperatures. ★ Conduct follow up evaluations, report on all budgets and report to Board. ★ Assist with other Chamber programs and events when appropriate. ★ Utilize excellent communication and organization skills, attention to detsail, problem solving, and multi tasking skills to perform job duties. ★ Work well with volunteer committee members and help achieve consensus and good communication with members. ★ Work independently and work well under pressure. ★ Engage vendors and recruit volunteers for events. ★ Coordinate and work events. Handle all event logistics. ★ Attend public hearings as required. ★ Lift up to 50 pounds of various merchandise and supplies as needed during event preparation. ★ Stand for long periods of time and work outside in all weather conditions. ★ Perform other duties as assigned. Days and Hours: Work 5 to 40 hours weekly, averages about 20 hours weekly depending on work load. Work flexible hours depending on event days and times, including weekends, holidays and evenings. Some overtime possible when necessary. Apply to: Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director: Email: cal@florencechamber.com Reply by mail to : 290 Highway 101, Florence, OR 97439-7628 Employer requests no drop ins or phone calls please. M EN ’ S GOLF Ocean Dunes Scramble Distribution for Gross Rank Gross/Net Award 1 Zev Statler 58 $175 John Kaufman $175 Wade Matthews $175 Darth Watkins $175 2 Brian Holmes 59 $150 Adi Roylance $150 Ron Klampe $150 Mike Moscolo $150 3 Chris Courtemanche 59 $100 Aaron Carlucci $100 Jay Wilson $100 Linda Wilson $100 4 Brandon Hepner 59 $75 Ben Dubbs $75 Kyle Waldahl $75 B.J. Cooper $75 Distribution for Net Rank Gross/Net Award 1 Pat Barron 63 Leslie Misensol $175 Kate Galick $175 Connie Alexander $175 2 Rene Pengra 70 Bobbie Wells $150 Jan Pizarro $150 Aleta Buchanan $150 3 Mathew Horrillo 66 Ed Garrick $100 Carl Middleton $100 Bill French $100 4 Victor Vandeventer 70 John Merrick $75 Ed Stillman $75 Steve Brooks $75 $175 $150 $100 $75 Siuslaw News Photo Gallery Coming Soon Now Showing Oregon Dunes Triathlon Rhododendron Festival Green Fair Rhody Court Showcase Pitch, Hit &Run View at www.thesiuslawnews.com Photos available for purchase* 5x7 – $5 00 • 8x11 – $7 00 Purchase at 148 Maple St. 541-997-3441 *Photos online are reduced quality – Actual photos purchased are high resolution, high quality. V OICE YOUR O P INION! Write a Letter to the Editor today. Email Editor@TheSiuslawNews.com.