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2 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2016 Recreation fees to be waived for Presidents’ Day holiday CORVALLIS — The public may visit federal recreation day-use sites for free Monday, Feb. 15, in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday. The fee-free day honors the legacies of this country’s presidents. The fee waiver applies to federal recreation lands man- aged by the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation. It does not apply to SnoParks, even if they’re locat- ed on national public lands. The SnoPark permit program is administered by the States of Oregon and Washington. Concessionaires, or those operating fee sites under permit with the U.S. Forest Service, have the authority to continue charging fees at their discre- tion. Fees for campgrounds, cabin rentals, heritage expeditions or other permits still apply and will not be waived. Other fee-free dates in 2016 include: June 11: National Get Outdoors Day Sept. 24: National Public Lands Day Nov. 11: Veteran’s Day Forest Services offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 15. Siuslaw National Forest offices in Corvallis, Hebo, Reedsport and Waldport will be closed Monday, Feb. 15, in observance of the Presidents Day holiday. The Cape Perpetua Visitor Center will remain open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All remaining offices will resume normal operating hours Tuesday, Feb. 16. For more information, con- tact Siuslaw National Forest staff at 541-750-7000. ODFW to issue clam dive permit in April SALEM — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will award one South Coast bay clam dive permit April 15, at ODFW headquarters in Salem. “The commercial bay clam dive fishery in Oregon is limited to 15 permits — 10 coast-wide permits and five south coast permits,” said DeAnna Erickson, license services manager for ODFW. “Currently there is one South Coast permit available.” South Coast permits are only valid in Oregon estuar- ies south of Heceta Head. Bay clams are harvested by licensed inter-tidal com- mercial harvesters and also by permitted sub-tidal divers. Harvest focuses on cockles, gapers and butter clams. Only one application per vessel or individual will be accepted. Applications must be received in the Salem office or postmarked no later than March 31. To renew a permit for the next year, the holder must meet minimum landing requirements of five land- ings of at least 100 pounds each or an annual total of 2,500 pounds with dive gear. If there are no landings, the permit reverts to the state. For more information on applying for a permit, con- tact ODFW’s licensing services, 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE., Salem, or call 503-947-6101 or 1- 800 -720-6339 ext. 76142. ...need a friend? Meet Madison Hey hello hi there! My name NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS Viking senior guard Scott Gordon spots unguarded sophomore post Trent Reavis inside the key. Viks is Madison! I live here at the shelter and I am seeking the purrfect forever home for me! I have a sweet side to me however I can also be a bit feisty and rough around the edges. I require someone with a patient heart and a gentle but fi rm touch who is willing to work with me. I know that for the right person I would make a good companion! from 1B sophomore post Trent Reavis scoring 4 of his team-high 15 points in the period. The Vikings held a 10-9 lead with four seconds on the clock, draining a long 3-pointer to take a narrow 12-10 lead to enter the second quarter. Marshfield came out to score the first two buckets of the period and take a 6-point lead, only to If you would like to meet Madison any of her friends, please visit us at: FLORENCE HUMANE SOCIETY 2840 Rhododendron Drive • Florence • 541-997-4277 have it cut in half with a 3-point play by Reavis, 16-13. The Pirates dropped another 3-point- er, which was answered less than a minute later with a long-ball by junior guard Brogan Cornish to keep it a 6-point game, 19-13. The Pirates then went on a 7-2 run to end the period and take a 26-18 lead at the half. Senior point guard Preston Mitchell opened the second half with a 3-pointer that brought Siuslaw within 5 points. Once again, both teams traded baskets as sophomores Jared Brandt and Jake Hickson scored inside for the Vikings while Marshfield unleashed a barrage of shots from beyond the arc. Hickson scored the final basket of the period, helping to keep the Vikings with seven to begin the final quarter, 36-29. The fourth period began and ended at the free-throw line, where the Pirates scored 7 of their 12 points in the quarter to outrun the Vikings for the win, 48-36. The loss eliminates Siuslaw from any chance at the playoffs, putting them in the position of playing “spoiler” as the season finishes up next week. Last night, Siuslaw hosted Brookings-Harbor (after press deadlines). This Tuesday, the Vikings will host Douglas before finishing the season on the road at North Bend on Friday, Feb. 19. Both games tip off at 7:30 p.m. team like the Red Devils. “We never quite got the spark we needed to capitalize on opportunities to score,” said Crook. “Having Hays in foul trouble so early was a big loss for us.” Lowell broke away midway through the second period and held a sizeable lead for the rest of the game before securing its 13th win, 46-23. Freshman post Alyssa Richards led scoring with 8 points, 16 rebounds, 3 steals and 9 blocked shots. Senior wing Destiny Weber also had 8 points, along with 1 block, 1 steal and 1 rebound. Hays, despite her early foul troubles, managed 6 points and 7 rebounds. Senior wing Hannah Rodet had 8 rebounds to go with 3 steals, 1 blocked shot and 1 free throw. Freshman guard Gabrielle Gibney had 3 steals and 1 rebound. Freshman wing Alyssa West had 3 rebounds, junior guard Jewel Roby had 2 rebounds, and sophomore wing Clarissa Triebskorn had 4 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 blocked shot. Thursday, Mapleton lost 56- 13 to McKenzie, but tipped off at Mohawk High School last night (after press deadlines) for a chance to advance into next week’s Mountain West League playoffs. Triathlon You can also register online with the event organizer, Best in the West Events, at www. oregondunestriathlon.com. Just click on the “Volunteer” tab and then the “Registration” button. www.fl orencehumane.org This message brought to you by: Siuslaw News Lady Sailors from 1B + www.shoppelocal.biz www.TheSiuslawNews.com WOOF “We were much improved from the last time we played them,” said Mapleton coach Jesika Crook. “Overall, the girls played very well against a tough opponent.” But a flat start and early foul trouble for junior post Josi Hays left the Sailors unable to gain the kind of momentum needed to keep pace with a state-caliber ON THE STREET HAVE A QUESTION WE SHOULD ASK? E MAIL : E DITOR @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . 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