SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2015
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Celebrate responsibly with fireworks, warn Sheriffs
The Fourth of July is quickly
approaching, which means fire-
works and celebration.
Here are some important tips
to remember to ensure a safe
holiday celebration.
It is extremely important to
know the difference between a
legal consumer firework and a
dangerous explosive device.
Illegal items in Oregon include
firecrackers, torpedoes, sky-
rockets, Roman candles,
bombs, rockets, wheels, col-
ored fires, fountains, mines,
serpents or any other article of
similar construction or any arti-
cle containing any explosive or
inflammable compound.
Any tablets or other device
containing any explosive sub-
stances or inflammable com-
pound are also not legal in
Oregon without a permit.
Items such as M-80s, M-
100s and blockbusters are not
fireworks, they are federally
banned explosives. They can
cause serious injury or even
death.
Stay away from anything
that isn’t clearly labeled with
the name of the item, the man-
ufacturer's name and instruc-
tions for proper use.
All fireworks are prohibited
O REGON M ARINE B OARD
With the Marine Board’s
new online storefront (open
24/7), boat operators can order
a replacement boater education
card and print out a temporary
permit and go boating right
away.
Boaters no longer have to
call or visit the Salem office
during business hours to verify
they have a card, and then wait
for snail mail for their replace-
ment — which typically takes
two to three weeks.
“At this time every year,
boaters get their boats and gear
prepped, and sometimes panic
when they realize they can’t
find their card,” says MariAnn
McKenzie, Boater Education
Coordinator for the Marine
Board. “It’s easy to go to our
online registration system to
order a replacement.”
The cost of a replacement
card is $8 and the storefront
accepts most major credit
cards.
NOW BUYING
USED
CARS & TRUCKS
Under 100,000 miles.
in all state parks and on ocean
beaches.
Possession of illegal fire-
works in Oregon is a Class B
Misdemeanor punishable by a
fine up to $10,000 and/or six
months in jail.
If you are aware of anyone
selling such devices, contact
your local law enforcement
agency.
Fireworks are not toys.
OFFERS ONLINE
Go to www.boatoregon.com
and click on the RegLine icon
from the homepage.
If boaters have purchased an
AIS permit, applied for a boater
education card or registered a
boat, the Marine Board’s online
storefront already has the
boater’s baseline data.
Simply register to create an
account.
Once boaters establish a user
name and password, they can
login, and click on online serv-
S WIM
Never give fireworks to young
children. Close, adult supervi-
sion of all fireworks activities
is mandatory. Even sparklers
can be unsafe if used improper-
ly.
Read and follow all warnings
and instructions on fireworks.
Be sure that people maintain
a safe distance from where fire-
works are ignited. Never light
and throw any fireworks. Only
light fireworks on a smooth,
flat surface away from build-
ings, dry leaves, and flammable
materials.
Never try to relight fireworks
that have not fully functioned.
Keep a bucket of water handy
in case of a malfunction or fire.
Have a safe Fourth of July.
— Lincoln County Sheriff’s
Office
B OATER ’ S E DUCATION C ARD
ices drop-down, select the
Boater
Education
Card
Replacement Application link,
then follow the directions.
Once payment is verified,
boaters will have the option to
print a temporary permit, which
is valid for up to 60 days and
must be carried onboard the
boat.
If you need assistance with
the online process, contact the
Education Section at the
Marine Board at 503-378-8587.
The Mandatory Education
law was implemented in 2001
and requires boaters to take an
approved boating safety course,
apply for a boater education
card and carry it with them on
the water when operating a
powerboat over 10 horsepower.
The program was phased in
by age beginning in 2003 and
after 2009, all boaters are
required to take a boating safe-
ty course.
The card costs $10 and is
good for life. McKenzie adds,
“Remember to make sure you
have your card with you when
you’re out on the water. It’s a
Class D violation and boaters
could get a $110 fine.”
To order a replacement
boater education card or to set
up an account with the Marine
Board’s online storefront for
other permits or licenses, visit
www.boatoregon.com.
LESSONS AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE AT LOCAL POOL
Kids can splash, kick or
glide their way into summer
with swim lesson sessions
offered at Coastal Fitness.
Swimmers of all ages and
abilities will find friendly
knowledgeable instructors that
make learning fun, with plenty
of flexibility for parents’ sched-
ules. More than four session
dates offered.
Sessions are two weeks long,
Monday through Thursday, and
run either in mornings or
evenings.
For the intermediate or
advanced
swimmer,
the
Coastal Fitness “Fins Club”
takes a swimmer to the next
levels. Instructors offer training
on different strokes and swim-
ming technique.
This class is offered every
Tuesday at 11 a.m.
“Our swim program has
received great reviews from
parents,” said Deena Mitchell,
Children’s Program Director.
Coastal Fitness has been
offering swim lessons to both
children and adults since the
opening of its pools four years
ago.
“We have great instructors
and our student-to-teacher ratio
is very low,” said Mitchell.
Because of it, kids really
excell.
“Not only that, but they are
having a lot of fun learning.”
Children are taught in two
different pools. The warmer,
more shallow pool is con-
ducive to young swimmers and
the lap pool is perfect for the
more advanced student.
Swim sessions continue
through July.
Parents can register by stop-
ping Coastal Fitness on
Highway 101, or by calling
541-997-8086.
Payment must be received at
time of registration.
Personal and adult lessons
are also offered.
ODFW video offers beginning anglers fishing tips, techniques
2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence
(541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475
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SALEM — Just in time for
summer vacations and family
fishing,
the
Oregon
Department of Fish and
Wildlife has introduced a new
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video series titled “How to Fish
for Trout in Oregon” to help
newcomers learn how to fish.
The 14-part series, spon-
sored by ODFW and starring
professional guide Cody
Herman of Day One Outdoors,
takes the beginning angler
from picking out the proper
gear at the local sporting goods
store, to cleaning and cooking
their catch.
In between, anglers will
learn easy, proven techniques
for attaching tackle and bait,
casting and what to do when a
fish bites.
“It’s true that catching trout
can be easy, but it can also be
intimidating when you’re first
starting out and you don’t
know what you need, how to
do it, or where to go,” said
Chris
Willard,
ODFW
Recruitment and Retention
Coordinator. “These videos are
designed to make it easier for
beginning and novice anglers
to take advantage of Oregon’s
most popular fishery.”
The videos are being
released just as Oregonians are
making their outdoor travel
plans.
“Summer vacation and fish-
ing just naturally go together,”
Willard said. Whether you’re
planning a week-long getaway
to a remote location, or a one-
day staycation close to home,
there will be an opportunity to
add fishing to the agenda, he
said.
Links to videos are online at
www.dfw.state.or.us/resources
/fishing/learn_to_fish.asp.
Tuesday 6/23
Deborah Ludwig
Margaret Eichenberger
Winchester Bay Safeway
Florence
Florence Liquor Agancy
Wednesday 6/24
Frances Bitterman
Debbie Peterson
Swisshome
Florence
Safeway
Oceanside Veterinary Hospital
Thursday 6/25
Betty Blake
Shannon Warren
Florence
Florence
Rite Aid
Potterʼs Tire Factory
Friday 6/26
Jeanette Burek
Walter lIvingston
Florence
Florence
Three Rivers Casino Resort
Three Rivers Casino Resort
Saturday 6/27
Chuck Waide
Richard Klump
Florence
Florence
Three Rivers Casino Resort
Safeway
Sunday 6/28
Linda McPhedran
Linca McPhedran
Florence
Florence
Travelers Cove
Travelers Cove
Monday 6/29
Jean Raabe
Judy Ulrich
Eugene
Florence
Three Rivers Casino Resort
City Lights Cinemas