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2 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2016 W INNING Sign up for matsutake mushroom permit RUN CORVALLIS — Annual permits for matsutake mush- rooms go on sale from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area office, 855 Highway 101, in Reedsport. Anyone gathering matsu- take mushrooms within the Siuslaw National Forest for the purpose of selling must carry a commercial-use permit while picking. One hundred permits will be available for sale at $250 a permit. There will be one per- mit issued per person and per- mits will be sold on a first come, first served basis. To purchase a permit, the following information must be provided: Valid identification card issued by a state or U.S. feder- al government Vehicle make, model and license plate number Permits can be purchased using cash, check or credit card. After Aug. 16, unsold per- mits can be purchased out of the Siuslaw National Forest headquarters in Corvallis, the Central Coast Ranger Station in Waldport and the ODNRA office in Reedsport. No permits are needed if gathering matsutakes for per- sonal use. Personal use restric- tions are six matsutakes per person a day, and the mush- room must be cut in half length-wise immediately upon harvesting to remove its com- mercial value. Be aware that similarly looking poisonous mushrooms exist in the same area as mat- sutakes. Do not disturb topsoil when searching for matsutakes by digging or raking. Upon harvesting a matsu- take, return soil or debris attached to the stem back into the cavity created by the removed mushroom and cover the hole. For more information, con- tact the Oregon Dunes NRA office at 541-271-6000. PARTS CONSIGNMENTS SERVICE COURTESY PHOTO Riding his customized Yamaha YFZ, Florence ATV sand-drag racer Gary “Gee” Armstrong won first place at the Camas Valley Dirt Drags Heads-Up X-Race (“anything goes”) last Saturday, July 16. Armstrong’s win was his second podium this month for two race events he entered. Let us Sell Your Rv, Auto, Boat, Cycle, ATV For You For Free $$$ Golfers have chance to win week in San Diego One of the exciting features of Rotary’s seventh annual “Cool at the Coast” golf tour- nament has nothing to do with golf. Almost nothing. It’s the big opportunity drawing prize available to any- one with a ticket: a week’s get- away at San Diego Country Estates. And what a getaway it is. It’s close to the dining and enter- tainment that San Diego has to offer, including Sea World, the San Diego Zoo and much more. But the resort itself is nestled peacefully in the foothills near Ramona, Calif. Golfers will enjoy the chance to play whenever they choose, and there is also tennis, horse- back riding and the nearby wild animal park where visitors can get up close and personal with giraffes and elephants. And of course, the Southern California wine country is just adjacent. “I would go back in a heart- beat” said past winner Sadie Ward. “Lovely hiking is every- where. We enjoyed lying by the pool and soaking up the California sun. It’s far enough away from the hustle of San Diego for mountain peace and quiet, but close enough to enjoy all that San Diego has to offer.” “We played golf three times,” said 2015 winner Sally Wantz. “It was fabulous. And the restaurants are really good, especially breakfast overlook- ing the course. And we loved being able to enjoy cooking and dining in our wonderful one-bedroom condo.” Anyone who buys a ticket is eligible to win this year’s prize trip. Tickets are $10 each, three for $25, seven for $50, or 15 for $100. With only a limited number of tickets being sold, the odds of winning are pretty high. See any Rotarian to purchase tick- ets. The seventh annual “Cool at the Coast” will tee off at Ocean Dunes Golf Links at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6. Call 541-997-3232 to regis- ter or visit www.coolatthe coast.com. Registration forms are avail- able at Ocean Dunes Golf Links. Motorists reminded to share road with cyclists There are many bicycles on the road this time of year. 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- 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 alongside 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 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. For more safety tips, visit We Have The Highway Frontage - We Advertise - We Provide Professional Sales Representatives and Best Of All It Doesn’t Cost You Anything. Florence RV Consignment 4390 Highway 101 North, Florence 541-991-2001 or 541-902-0741 Buying or Selling? 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