SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016
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Low water means high vigilence for boaters
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It’s easy to see the exposed
gravel bars and shoals that
formed on area waterways as
the water levels drop and the
temperature steadily creeps up.
Many reservoirs, too, are
showing previously submerged
stumps. Low water levels can
create specific challenges that
boaters need to be aware of.
The dynamic landscape,
especially in rivers, changes
from week to week.
It’s important for boaters to
be aware that what wasn’t visi-
ble or dangerous a week ago
could be now, and to know how
to alter their boat operation for
a safe and enjoyable time on
the water.
The Oregon State Marine
SHORT OF
THE MONEY
Board (OSMB) offers the fol-
lowing tips on how to have fun
and stay safe:
Boat with a buddy.
Especially in paddlecraft.
Have at least two boats and a
plan if the party is separated.
Always let a friend or family
member know where you’re
going, when you expect to
return, what clothing you’re
wearing, and who’s with you.
Stand Up Paddleboards are
considered boats in Oregon,
and require having a properly
fitting life jacket and a sound-
producing device like a whis-
tle, on board.
Better yet, wear the jacket
and attach the whistle. If you
use a leash, ensure it’s the
appropriate leash for the water-
way you’re paddling.
Keep a proper lookout and
look what's ahead, not what’s
just in front of you.
Scouting ahead is worth
your time. Determine the safest
course around boulders, gravel
bars, or fallen trees/root wads.
Read the water. Where is
there whitewater? Where does
the water eddy? How is the
water riffling?
These water characteristics
indicate what’s below the sur-
face, a sense of depth and gives
key information on how to
safely navigate.
Go with your “gut feeling.”
If something doesn’t feel right,
listen to your gut. When in
doubt, portage (drag or carry)
the boat over and around an
obstruction.
Skill level and confidence
can mean the difference
between an easy run and a
potentially dangerous one.
Know your limits — Not
when you’re at your best, but at
that specific moment. Stick to
rivers with Class I or II rapids
unless you have the skill and
conditioning for advanced
water levels.
Use the right gear for the
type of boating. When running
Class III or higher rapids, a hel-
met, properly fitting life jacket,
a throw bag and secured gear
are incredibly important.
STAN PUSIESKI PHOTO
Charlie Acevedo of Florence came oh-so-close to
making a 50-foot putt and pocketing $5,000 at the
Rotary Club’s seventh annual Cool at the Coast Golf
Tournament on Saturday at Ocean Dunes Golf Links.
Some 140 area golfers competed in the event, which
raises money to combat polio worldwide.
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on wild Coho on the north and
central coasts,” said ODFW
Ocean Salmon Resources
Manager Christine Mallette.
“Our decision to also not pro-
pose any coastal freshwater
Licensed
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Insured
fisheries in the Southwest
Zone is responsive to concerns
that the wild Coho run may be
lower than anticipated.”
Wild Coho seasons in
Siltcoos and Tahkenitch lakes,
as well as federally authorized
ocean fisheries, are not
impacted by this decision.
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First place gross winning team: Robert Arce-Torres, Dave Tweedy, Randy Wilson and Grant Forrest won golf for four at Juniper
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So when golfers teed off
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ticipating in a worldwide initia-
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Among the first place win-
ners were Kevin McMullen,
Mike Harrigan, Eric Hoberg
and Justin Kramer, who won
the Net Division and golfing
for four at Bend Country Club.
The team of Robert Arce-
Torres, Dave Tweedy, Randy
Wilson and Grant Forrest won
the Gross Division and golf for
four at Juniper Course.
Other winners included:
Longest drive (man and
woman): VT Thattai and
Nancy Pearson
Most accurate drive: Sam
Johnson and Nancy Pearson
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KP#12: Bill Reinhard
KP#8: Rob Kemper
KP#16: Deb Deweese
Longest putt: Toby Hanson
Chipping contest: Tim
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Cool at the Coast is present-
ed by Three Rivers Casino
Resort and Ocean Dunes Golf
Links.
Premier sponsors include
Coldwell Banker Coast Real
Estate, Oregon Pacific Bank,
Peace Harbor Medical Center,
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Florence, and Banner Bank.
Shiloh
Mapleton Road before returning
to the track.
“We weren’t able to get a per-
mit to have it end at the port like
before,” said Burke, “but we’re
still having a celebration.”
Instead, it will take place at the
Deadwood Tavern, where food,
live music from KUSH and spe-
cial limited edition Shiloh IPA
beer will be available.
As with when the run was first
established a decade ago, all
money raised will go to support
SWC programs and the water-
shed that meant so much to
Sundstrom.
“I think it’s fantastic,”
Johnny Sundstrom said of re-
establishing the tradition of the
run. “Our family is tremen-
dously honored to see this
aspect of Shiloh’s legacy being
brought back to the communi-
ty.”
In addition to the 5K run,
which will be officially timed by
Eclectic Edge Racing, there will
also be a 3K fun run/walk.
Cost is $20 for the 3K or $25
for the 5K event for those who
preregister anytime before race
day on Aug. 27.
Cost includes a commemora-
tive T-shirt.
Registration fees on race day
will increase by $5 for both
races.
Check-in is 8:30 a.m., with
both races beginning at 9 a.m.
“We’ve gotten a five-year per-
mit, so we are hoping this event
will continue to grow and keep
the tradition going,” said Burke.
Which would only be fitting
for Sundstrom’s own giving spir-
it of the Siuslaw.
To preregister, visit www.
EclecticEdgeRacing.com and
click on the “Salmon Run 5K”
link.
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And the Florence Rotary can
claim a tiny slice of the credit
for this dramatic improvement.
Each year’s Cool at the
Coast Golf Tournament sends a
share of its proceeds to Rotary
International in support of the
worldwide End Polio Now
campaign.
Rotary International has
contributed more than $1.5 bil-
lion to ending polio, including
more than $35,000 contributed
by the Rotary Club of Florence.
Funds contributed to Rotary
are tripled thanks to a 2:1
match by the Bill and Melinda
Gates Foundation.
Rotary and its partners in the
polio eradication effort have
administered 15 billion doses
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“We had to make some
changes, but it starts in the same
place as it did,” said Burke.
That place is the Mapleton
High School track, where
Sundstrom spent much time as
both a high school athlete for the
Sailors as well as an assistant
track coach for his father,
Johnny.
The route then loops up East
Fri-Sat
8/12-8/13
9am-3pm
87816 Sandrift St.
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DOWNSIZING
Sat/Sun 8/13-8/14
9am-4pm
1510 Willow Lp,
Furnishings, glassware,
birdhouses, blue bottles, misc.
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Thur–Sat
8/11-8/13
8am-4pm
527 Juniper St
Camping, antques, jewlery, & yard
equipment.
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Fri/Sat 8am-4pm
Sun 10am-3pm
4843 Darlings Lp
off Clear Lake Rd.
Large Sale. Indoor/Outdoor
items. Lots of things.
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Fri/Sat 8/12-8/13
9am-2pm
3450 E Myrtle Loop,
Household Electronics,
Christmas Décor, Bike, Kids items,
Misc.
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Moving Sale!
Sat 8/13
8am-3pm
4976 Lake Dr
Lawnmowers, Battery/Electric,
Dining Table w/chairs,
houseware, umbrella clothesline.