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NED HICKSON , SPORTS EDITOR ❘ 541-902-3523 ❘ SPORTS @ THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM SATURDAY EDITION ❘ JUNE 24, 2017 ❘ SECTION B Siuslaw News Sports & Recreation ODF warns campers of increased wildfire risk this weekend B Y N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News we head into the first a campfire unattended, even weekend of summer.” if it’s only smoldering. In fact, more than 125 Always assure that it is ORE THAN FIRES fires have already “dead out” before heading to burned 170 acres of bed or leaving your camp HAVE ALREADY BURNED ODF forest and grass- spot. lands in 2017. Nearly • If you’re weekend plan ACRES OF FOREST half of those fires were includes cleaning up proper- started by debris burn- ty, think twice before burn- AND GRASSLANDS IN ing, with another 14 ing yard debris. Chipping or fires soarkwed by peo- taking to a recycling center ple recreating (camp- are safer options. fires, fireworks and tar- Remember to check with get shooting). a local ODF/protective asso- clear area away from grass, brush and Anyone camping this weekend is overhanging trees. ciation office or fire department for asked to take extra steps to prevent a • If campfires are allowed where current restrictions. potentail wildfire catastrophe by keep- you’re camping, keep it contained and In the Florence and mapleton area, ing in mind some of the following tips: small by surrounding it with rocks. call Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue at • Keep your vehicle on good roads Also, have water and a shovel close by 541-997-3212. and don’t idle over dry grass. If burning is allowed, follow these at all times in the event your campfire • Campgrounds are best for camp- spreads. safety tips: fires. If campfires are allowed outside • Refrain from burning on windy • Before sleeping, put the fire com- campgrounds, choose a location in a pletely out before leaving. Never leave days. M While the southwest U.S. sizzles in a record-breaking heatwave, Oregon is also in store for elevated temperatures throughout the weekend. Summer heat and dry landscapes increase the risk of wildfires. With some parts of the state already having declared fire season in effect, fire offi- cials are reminding all Oregonians and visitors to the state to be aware of fire danger when working or recreating outdoors. “Given the right conditions, a fire can start almost any time of year,” saad Oregon Department of Forestry Fire Prevention Coordinator Tom Fields. “And while we’ve been blessed with cool conditions so far, fire activity is beginning to pick up as S PORTS Calendar 125 170 ODF 2017 R EADY TO BEAT THE HEAT • Try to burn in the morning when conditions are generally cooler and more damp. • Keep burn piles small and man- ageable, feeding from larger piles. • Scratch a wide fire trail down to mineral soil around the pile and have a shovel and charged garden hose at the ready. • Never leave the pile unattended and put the fire completely out when finished. Lastly, go back over the next sever- al weeks and double check the pile for heat and smoke. Burn piles can retain heat for several weeks and rekindle under warm, windy conditions. For more information on fire restrictions and closures in the area, visit www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/restric tions. On the Bite • JUNE 24-25 A SHS BASKETBALL S EASIDE FISHING REPORT FOR TOURNEY TIMES WEEKLY THE LOCAL REGION TBA www.dfw.state.or.us/RR UPCOMING • AUG. 7-10 SHS FOOTBALL MID COAST LAKES: A NNUAL KIDS CAMP H ANS P ETERSEN F IELD K THRU 4 TH GRADE : NOON TO 1:30 P . M . 5 TH THRU 8 TH GRADE 3 TO 5 P . M . Most of the North Coast lakes were stocked with trout recently. Water temps are great and fish should be hungry, so go catch them! The 2017 trout stocking schedule is available online. ALSEA RIVER: Trout Trout season opened May 22, and there should be some nice cutthroat around. Remember the limit on streams and rivers is two per day over 8-inches. T IDE T ABLE Entrance Siuslaw River High Tide Low Tide SALMON RIVER: June 24 12:05am / 8.5 1:38pm/ 6.5 Steelhead The Salmon River closed for wild and hatch- ery steelhead on March 31 to protect spawning wild steelhead. 12:05am / 8.5 1:38pm/ 6.5 June 25 12:55am / 8.5 7:55am / -2.4 7:55pm/ 1.9 2:28pm/ 6.7 June 26 1:45am / 8.3 3:17pm / 6.7 8:42am / -2.2 8:49pm / 1.9 June 27 2:36am / 7.7 4:06pm / 6.7 9:30am / -1.7 9:47pm / 1.9 June 28 3:30am / 7.1 4:56pm / 6.7 10:18am/ -1.1 10:48pm/ 1.9 June 29 4:27am /6.3 5:46pm /6.6 11:06am /-0.4 11:54pm / 1.9 SILETZ RIVER: NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS June 30 5:30am / 5.6 6:37pm /6.6 11:57am/ 0.4 S IUSLAW N EWS 148 Maple St. Florence 541-997-3441 The Cleawox Lake area of Honeyman State Park, 3 miles south of Florence, was quiet Friday morning. But antic- ipated high temperatures of 100 degrees in the valley is expected to drive many visitors to the coast this week- end. Local lakes will likely be destinations for individuals and families seeking to beat the heat, with Cleawox being a favorite spot among visitors and locals due to its easy access to the water, kayaks, paddle boats and swimming dock. For more information, call the park at 800-551-6949. R ED C ROSS Steelhead, Chinook, trout The Siletz River opened for wild Chinook on April 1 (1 per day and 2 per sea- son). Spring Chinook and summer steelhead are being caught. Drift boaters are having success from Moonshine Park to Siletz and bank anglers are catch- ing hatchery fish in the Siletz gorge. Casting spinners, drift- ing bait or using a bobber and jig can be effective. Trout season opened May 22, and there should be some nice cutthroat around. Remember the limit on streams and rivers is two per day over 8-inches. See FISHING 3B ISSUES EXTREME TEMPERATURE SAFETY TIPS With extreme temperatures expect- ed this weekend, including up to 90 degrees on the central Oregon coast, the American Red Cross Red is urging residents to be aware of the steps they should take to avoid heat-related ill- ness. Follow these simple, tried and true steps to keep yourself and others safe before and during a heat wave. Before: • Listen to local weather forecasts and stay aware of upcoming tempera- ture changes. • Be aware of both the temperature and the heat index. The heat index is the temperature the body feels when the effects of heat and humidity are combined. • Check the contents of your disas- ter preparedness kit to ensure it has enough water and non-perishable food items, just in case. For a full kit list, visit redcross.org/PrepareGuide. • Look out for your neighbors — people who are elderly, young or sick are more likely to become victims of heat-related illness and may need your help. • If you do not have air condition- ing, locate places you could go to find relief from the heat during the warmest part of the day (schools, libraries, theaters, malls). Many government websites provide a list of available cooling centers. • Ensure that your animals' needs for water and shade are met. During: • Listen to a NOAA Weather Radio for critical updates from the National Weather Service (NWS). See TIPS 4B
