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2 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015 Reserve best seats final Viking home games Jr. Viks narrowly fall to Newport Viking football’s final two home gmes of the regular sea- son will be this Friday, Oct. 9, against Marshfield, and Friday, Oct. 16, for the Homecoming game against Douglas. At the beginning of the sea- son, premium seats were $25 apiece. At the midseason mark, they are discounted to $15 per seat for the rest of the season — or $8 per seat per game. These seats offer a premium midfield view of the field, Back rests for all seats, and a guaranteed seat no matter what time you arrive. These seats will be first come-first served for seat loca- tion. Ticket holders will also get first dibs on reserving seats for postseason games and again for next season. There will be an additional discount for booster club members, families of current SHS fall sport athletes, and holders of the fall season gen- eral admission family pass. For more information or to reserve premium seats, call Siuslaw High School at 541- 997-3448. STEP to hear history of OHRC at tonight’s meeting MIKE SMITH PHOTO On Sept. 26, the Boys and Girls Club 5th- and 6th-grade tackle football team played host to the Newport Jr. Cubs at Siuslaw’s Hans Petersen Field. After allowing two quick scores in the first quarter, the Jr. Vikings’ defense held Newport scoreless for the remainder of the game while forcing four fumbles and an interception. On offense, a 60-yard touchdown run brought Siuslaw close, but not to overcome a narrow 12-8 defeat. The Jr. Vikings have a chance at payback on the road this Saturday, Oct. 3, when they travel to the Cubs’ den. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. The Jr. Viks’ next home game will be Saturday, Oct. 24, against Siletz Valley. OHA expands advisory to include gaper clams The Oregon Health Authority is updating an exist- ing health advisory to include gaper clams (Tresus capax), which were found to contain high levels of naturally occur- ring arsenic. The advisory was updated today by the OHA Public Health Division after gaper clams were tested during a sec- ond round of sampling. It now applies to soft-shell clams (Mya arenaria) and gaper clams collected anywhere along the Oregon Coast. OHA recommends removing the skin from the siphon, or “neck” of soft-shell and gaper clams before eating them. This is because the inorganic arsenic that is harmful to human health is concentrated in the siphon skin. Removal of the skin before eating reduces the inorganic arsenic to levels that are not harmful. The advisory is most impor- tant for recreational harvesters who dig their own clams. Soft- shell and gaper clams are col- lected primarily from estuaries and intertidal regions of the Oregon coast. Limited commercial harvest and sale of gaper clams for human consumption occurs in Oregon. The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) regulates the safety of commercially har- vested shellfish. ODA will ensure that commercial dealers instruct retailers and con- sumers to remove siphon skins from gaper clams before eating them. Those planning to eat soft- shell or gaper clams with or without siphon skins should review OHA’s recommended meal limits, available at www. healthoregon.org/fishadv. Two other clam species, cockles and butter clams, also were tested for arsenic during the same sampling period. Arsenic levels in both of these species were found to be well below the level that is harmful to human health, so cockles and butter clams are not includ- ed in the health advisory update. As previously mentioned, California mussels and purple varnish clams also can be har- vested and consumed without concern. Public health officials say that since the arsenic detected in clams is naturally occurring, the advisory is likely to be per- manent. In addition to arsenic, testing included a wide variety of other potential contaminants to shellfish, including metals, pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls, dioxins, tributyltin, flame retardants and other sub- stances. None of these other contam- inants were present in any of the species at high enough con- centrations to pose a risk to human health. By issuing the advisory, health officials hope to increase awareness of shellfish contam- inants and ways to reduce human exposure to them. While it is important for people to know about contami- nants in shellfish, it is equally important to include shellfish as part of a healthy diet. Rhododendrons $12/plant or $120/dozen 5&7 gallon sizes - many available Evergreen Azaleas $7/plant or $70/dozen Japanese Maples 5 gallon size, $35/tree Prior to Dr. Noake’s talk, there will be a short business meeting, fishing reports and a look ahead to any trap prepara- tions and hatchery status. Fri./Sat. 10/9-10/10, 8am-4pm, Corner Glenada Rd. & Maple, recliners, kitchen, tools, cooler, clothes & misc. FREE garage sale signs 541-997-3441 with your ad WOMEN & MEN I N B USINESS Name of Business Copy Limited to 75 words or less. 2 col. 3 1/2” 29th Annual FALL RHODODENDRON SALE October 4- October 11 Dr. David Noakes, senior scientist at the Oregon Hatchery Research Center and OSU Professor in Fisheries and Wildlife, will be the guest speaker at tonight’s meeting of Florence Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program (STEP). The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Elks’ Lodge on 12th Street in Florence. Dr. Noakes will review the history of the OHRC, an overview of the facility and highlight some of the research that has been carried out. To conclude, he will discus three major research projects that are currently underway and part of the OHRC Research plan. There will be a silent auc- tion held at the meeting, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and concluding 15 minutes after the meeting is adjourned. Fishing gear, donated by the estate of Larry Phillips, will be available to bid on by mem- bers and guests. Traditionally, the Siuslaw News features local Women in Business every October. This year we will also be featuring local Men in Business too! Include your photo and profile for only $70! You will receive a 2x3 ad that includes your personal story and a photo. Name of Person Title (Optional) $70 ea. or $65 ea. for more than one Address and • Phone Number Women in Business will run on October 14 - Deadline October 12 Men in Business will run on October 17 - Deadline October 14 Deadlines are fast approaching - so call or email us today if you would like to be included. Business Name: Person Featured: Title: (Optional) Address: Phone #: E-Mail: Authorized by: 75 words or less about the person featured: (The focus of the bio is on the individual, not sales, specials or product.) KELLEYGREEN NURSERY Open 9-4 daily 6924 Hwy. 38 West, Drain 4 miles east of Elkton Tunnel It’s not like him. I found Dad’s remote in the fridge again. …I’m beginning to get worried. We can help. Call us with questions about aging and Alzheimers. 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