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NED HICKSON , SPORTS EDITOR ❘ 541-902-3523 ❘ SPORTS @ THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM SATURDAY EDITION ❘ JULY 22, 2017 ❘ SECTION B Siuslaw News Sports & Recreation On the Bite A T IME ’ S “Burn with a steady light, Torch against the dark of night. And forget not that the day, too, has its shadows....” WEEKLY FISHING REPORT FOR THE LOCAL REGION www.dfw.state.or.us/RR MID COAST LAKES: Most of the North Coast lakes were stocked with trout recently. Water temps are great and fish should be hungry, so go catch them. Stocking of Mid Coast lakes has ended for the See SILENT SENTINEL B Y L LOYD L ITTLE Retired teacher, coach and game official — Author unknown, writing of the Heceta Head Lighthouse Calendar UPCOMING • AUG. 5 S TORY AND PHOTO BY B Y N ED H ICKSON GOLF TOURNEY AT C OAST O CEAN D UNES 10 A . M . SHS FOOTBALL 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 . T IDE T ABLE Entrance Siuslaw River High Tide Low Tide July 22 12:34am / 6.2 6:04am / -1.9 11:53pm / 8.4 5:57pm / 1.9 July 23 1:21pm / 6.6 6:52am / -2.1 6:50pm /1.7 July 24 12:43am/8.3 2:06pm/ 6.8 7:38am /-2.0 7:42pm/ 1.5 July 25 1:33am / 8.0 2:50pm/ 6.9 Siuslaw News AT THE • AUG. 7-10 NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS For 123 years, the Heceta Head Lighthouse has stood resolutely overlooking its charge along the Oregon coast. P positioning devices and high-tech with Oregon State Parks who helped erhaps it’s the need to connect warning systems have essentially oversee operations at the lighthouse. with something that remains made lighthouses obsolete in terms of “It’s like stepping back in time and solid and virtually unchanged stark necessity, the fact that six out of connecting with history. It’s still there, even as the world changes the 11 remain in operation (with seven still working, and you can see it, feel it around it that draws us like inquisitive still open to the public) hints that our — and at night, it’s really beautiful.” fireflies to the rotating beam of our connection with them runs deeper than Which is why, on an overcast lighthouses. Thursday evening, two dozen Braced against both time or so people made the short trip and nature, there are few from nearby Washburne State icons along the coast repre- Campground for a chance to senting a stronger image of see the Heceta Head resoluteness and unwavering Lighthouse at night. Even loyalty. In some ways, though it wasn’t a planned tour, they’re our fathers — strong, it only took a few hours to get silent types offering safe pas- the word out via a small note sage through troubled waters, attached to the park’s activities and whose momentary beam — Debra Bender, Oregon State Parks Ranger board, and a little word of both inspires and comforts in mouth. the span of a lazy wink. After a brief introduction of Long before August was surface logic and thoughts of efficien- the area, two dozen flashlights sudden- declared Lighthouse Month in Oregon cy. ly illuminated the darkened path as the by Governor Ted Kulongoski in 2007, In June 2000, when Heceta’s beam group began making its way uphill people have been coming to visit these was extinguished because of mechani- toward the beacon. silent sentinels along the coast. Last cal failure after 106 years of continued Coming up on the old lightkeeper’s year alone, more than 45,000 visitors service, a grass roots campaign began house, everyone saw the rotating climbed the gravel path leading up to spreading throughout Florence and shafts of light for the first time as eight Heceta Head Lighthouse, averaging beyond with the help of fishermen, sequential beams swept over the sur- 200 people per day. This year has been community leaders and local citizens rounding trees, across the shoreline, no different — and, in fact, will more who demanded that the light be and 21 miles out to sea in a one-of-a- than likely surpass last year’s figures. reignited — a notion that even kindled kind pattern repeated once every 10 Altogether, there are 11 beacons the support of U.S. House Rep. Peter seconds. still perched along Oregon’s coastline, DeFazio who, a year later, attended the “Whoa!” was the response from one the intention of which was to allow rededication ceremony when the light- young boy, as well as a few adults, as each distinctive beam to meet and house resumed operation. the group continued up the road. cross with the other so that ships “There’s just something about would never be without sight of light See LIGHTHOUSES 3B them,” said Debra Bender, a ranger during their passage. While global “There’s just something about them. It’s like stepping back in time and connecting with history.” 8:22am /-1.7 8:33pm/ 1.4 S TATE F IRE M ARSHALL July 25 1:33am /8.0 2:50pm/ 6.9 8:22am /-1.7 8:33pm / 1.4 July 26 2:23am /7.5 3:33pm/ 6.9 9:05am /-1.2 9:26pm / 1.3 July 27 3:13am / 6.9 4:16pm / 6.8 9:48am/ 6.9 10:20pm/ 1.3 S IUSLAW N EWS 148 Maple St. Florence 541-997-3441 (With more than 55 years as an athlete, coach, official, parent and specta- tor, I’ve gained some insights and perspectives regarding athletics. In this weekly column, I share what I’ve learned about sports from these multiple points of view.) laying sports requires dedication and com- mitment from both players and parents. That’s not easy. Family and school obli- gations often conflict, which means athletes and parents mist be willing to accept the responsibilities for athletic competition on both the school and home fronts. Players and parents are given handouts that include practice times, game sched- ules and behavior guide- lines and expectations. This is in addition to an athletic handbook students must sign before participa- tion in any sport. Coaches plan practices for an entire team and missed practices disrupt team coordination, mean- ing that players need to inform their coach, before practice, if they will not be at practice. In my 11 years of play- ing football, I missed one practice. I was in college, and my older brother thoughtlessly decided to get married during football season. It may sound silly, but I still wondered if I missed some football knowledge that had been shared that day. While practices and home games present their own challenges for athletes and parents, away games present their own kinds of challenges. For one, they can be expensive, not to mention time consuming. Often, parents are unable to miss work to attend these away games, prompting them to choose home games instead. One week, my wife and I traveled to Klamath Falls for a basketball play-off game. With the win, both the boys and girls teams were in Corvallis for state play-offs, with the teams competing on alternate days. We logged more than 1,100 miles in seven days to support our chil- dren and their teams. Keep in mind that state play-off tickets cost more than regular season admis- sion, too. While traveling on the bus, some athletes utilize that time to do homework and maintain grades that can be a deciding factor in scholarships and college admission later. Nutrition is also an important consideration, along with getting the proper rest. An athlete requires both components to perform their best on the field or hardwood, as well as in the classroom. It’s up to parents to make sure their student P FISHING 3B S PORTS C OOL “Time Out” As Oregon’s summer travel season gets in full gear, State Fire Marshal Jim Walker is cautioning all campers to heed campfire safety rules and tips. “Camping is an excellent way to enjoy all of the outdoor beauty and recreation Oregon has to offer, said Walker. “However, that beauty can only be maintained if people follow campfire safety.” The OSFM encourages everyone to follow these campfire safety guidelines: • Check if campfires are allowed in URGES CAMP FIRE SAFETY the area in which you will be staying. • Keep a shovel and water nearby to extinguish any escaped embers. • Select a site away from grasses, shrubs, overhanging branches, and fire- wood. Existing fire pits in established campgrounds are best. • Scrape away leaves and debris to bare soil, at least 10 feet on all sides of the fire pit. • Circle your campfire pit with rocks; start your fire with paper or manufac- tured fire starters, never use gasoline; keep the fire small and add wood in small amounts. • Never leave a campfire unattended. • Before going to bed or leaving the campsite, drown the campfire with water, stir the coals, and drown again. Repeat until the fire is out and the coals are cool to the touch. For more wildfire prevention infor- mation and restrictions, visit www.keep oregongreen.org and the Oregon Department of Forestry at www.oregon .gov. Public meeting set on halibut, bottom fish seasons The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking input from recre- ational anglers to help shape the 2017 Pacific halibut and 2018 and 2019-2020 bottomfish seasons. Anglers are encouraged to participate in the season-setting process by attend- ing one of four public meetings in late July. “It is important that we hear from a wide range of anglers before making decisions,” said ODFW Recreational Halibut and Bottomfish Project Leader Lynn Mattes. Meetings will be: • Tuesday, July 25, 6 to 8 p.m., in Newport, at the Marine Resources Program office, 2040 SE Marine Science Dr. This meeting will also be webcast. • Wednesday, July 26, 6 to 8 p.m., in Salem, at ODFW Headquarters (4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE) in the Commission Room. • Monday, July 31, 7 to 9 p.m., in Brookings, at the Best Western Beachfront Inn (note time is different than the other meetings). • Tuesday, Aug. 1, 6 to 8 p.m., in North Bend at the Public Library. Anglers who wish to provide input but cannot attend a meeting in person or via webcast can contact Lynn Mattes at 541-867-4741 ext. 237, or email her at lynn.mattes@state.or.us; or Maggie Sommer at 541-867-4741 ext. 227, or email her at Maggie.sommer@state .or.us. See COACH 2B
