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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2016 3 B Sign up for matsutake Motorists reminded to share road with cyclists mushroom permit 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 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 Anyone gathering matsutake mushrooms within the Siuslaw National Forest for the purpose of selling must carry a commercial-use permit while picking. 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- 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. Frank’s 101 Barbershop “It’s not the boat!” Starting August 1st I will be open Mon, Tues, (closed Wed), h ur and Fri. Mornings will be for walk-ins and At ernoons for appts. Please, no new clients at this time. 541-999-9800 There are many bicycles on today’s roads. More people are using bicycles as a means to commute for recreation and for exercise. Some of the more common reasons include low cost to operate, reducing the consumption of fossil fuels, and exercise. 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 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 percent 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. For more information and tips, visit www.lincolncounty sheriff.net —Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Coast Guard Aux. offering boating safety class Ever wonder what to do if you are on a leisurely boat ride and the captain or boat owner has a heart attack or falls over- board? The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary can help answer that question with its upcoming boating safety class, Suddenly in Command. Suddenly in Command is a free, three-hour class offered to assist boat occupants who are not normally at the helm (including spouses, children or others aboard) who may find themselves suddenly in com- mand if the operator becomes ill, gets injured, falls overboard or has to attend to some other emergency and is unable to operate the vessel. The purpose of this short course is to familiarize the stu- dent with essential safety infor- mation so they can assess and stabilize the situation, operate the vessel and summon any required assistance. Participants will learn about their vessel, including nomen- clature and basic operating principles as simple as starting the engine. Also included are descrip- tions of what causes boating mishaps, how to minimize them and what equipment should be on board. Misfortune occurs in sec- onds and preparation is key to reduce dangerous risks. For anyone who would like to sign up for this free class, seating is limited. Suddenly in Command will be held Saturday, July 30, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Port of Siuslaw office, 100 Harbor St., in Old Town Florence. Preregistration is required. To register, contact Jonathan Yoder, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, at 541-991-1181. Newport Parks, Rec to host youth basketball clinics Registration is almost over for the 2016 youth basketball clinic and camp being offered by Newport’s Parks and Recreation Department. Basketball programs will run through the month of August at the Newport Recreation Center. The Summer Basketball Camp will be run by Coach Doug Sain and his Newport High School staff and players. The aim of the camp is to teach players the fundamentals 396 Hwy 101 - Florence 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 skills of shooting, ball han- dling, defense and coordination through drills and game situa- tions. The camp will be held Aug. 22 to 26 at the Newport Recreation Center. Youth ages 5 through 9 will be from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; ages 10 through 14 will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The camp fee is $50 per child and includes a T-shirt. Registration deadline is Saturday, Aug. 20. There will also be a British Basketball Clinic Aug 8-10 at the Newport Recreation Center. British development coach Steve Pearl will travel to the Central Coast to run a clinic for ages 5 through 14. Coach Pearl will bring his girl players with him to act as assistant coaches. Pearl’s teams are having an outstanding sea- son in the English National League. They are unbeaten in their respective conferences and competing competitively on England’s national stage. Youth ages 5 through 9 will be from 9 to 11 a.m., and ages 10 through 14 will be from 2 to 4 p.m. The camp fee is $30 per child. Registration deadline is Aug. 6. For more information, con- tact the Recreation Center at 541-265-7783 or visit www. newportoregon.gov. Siuslaw Watershed hosts Salmon Run to honor Shiloh Sundstrom Fri-Sat 7/29-7/30 9am-3pm 2288 E. 11th St Crabbing equipment, tools, camping, household, lots of great stuff. __________________ Thurs-Sun 7/28-7/31 9am-5pm 37th & Hwy 101 Linda’s Thrift Store Having a huge Parking Lot Furniture Sale. __________________ MOVING SALE! Sat only! 7/30 9am-2pm 1617 29th St Garage full of crafts & misc. __________________ Sat Only 7/30 9am-3pm 5485 Hwy 126 Just east of Florence. Multi-Family Downsizing sale. NO EARLY BIRDS! Registration has begun for the newly established Salmon Run 5K, which will take place Saturday, Aug. 27. The run is hosted by the Camp from 1B be held Aug. 8-11, at the Viking practice field behind auxiliary gym. Registration will take place before each session, with kids age kindergarten through fourth grade going from 1 to 2:30 p.m., and grades five through CONCEAL CARRY CARRY CONCEAL PERMIT CLASS CLASS PERMIT Oregon –Utah Oregon – Siuslaw Watershed Council in memory Shiloh Sundstrom. Come celebrate the life of this beloved Deadwood resident and Mapleton High School graduate who touched the lives of many in the community. The event will take place in Mapleton at the high school and will feature both a 5K and a 3K fun run/walk. Runners can register online at www.EclecticEdgeRacing. com by clicking the Salmon Run 5K link. eight on the field from 3 to 5 p.m. “For the younger kids, it will be a lot about learning the basics of positions, what they do, how to stand and how to handle a foot- ball,” Pool said. “The older kids will work on everything from stance and footwork, to the mechanics of catching a ball, agility, coverage and tackling techniques that are effective and safe.” The camp for grades five through eight will include sta- tions for quarterbacks, wide receivers, runningbacks and offensive lineman, as well as defensive skills for defensive backs, linebackers and defensive linemen. Each day will end with a series if 5-on-5 matchups, as well as a mini game to give participants practice hands-on practice of the skills they learn each day. For Pool, who organized Lacrosse camps in Sherwood, Ore., before coming to Siuslaw, “It’s familiar ground in new terri- tory,” he said. “It’s a great way to teach communication and build confidence in the kids who come to camp, and also our players who will be coaching it.” The cost of the camp is $5, and includes a camp T-shirt, Viking water bottle, beverages and a sur- prise gift. “We want to develop skills, but also integrity, class and a pos- itive self-image,” said Pool. “I’m excited to see the kids interact with each other and with the community.” For more information on the camp or Viking football, down- load the team’s new app, SiuslawFB, which includes cal- endars, announcements, registra- tion information, Instagram pho- tos, updates and more. It’s not like him. Valid in 35 Utah - Valid 34 States States I found Dad’s remote in the fridge again. …I’m beginning to get worried. Tuesday, August 2nd 1pm We can help. 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