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NED HICKSON , SPORTS EDITOR ❘ 541-902-3523 ❘ SPORTS @ THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM SATURDAY EDITION ❘ AUGUST 26, 2017 ❘ SECTION B Siuslaw News Sports & Recreation Statewide campfire ban lifted; local restrictions may remain Local and regional fire restrictions may still be in effect in many state parks SALEM — A statewide ban on open fires in state park campgrounds was lifted Aug. 22. However, local and region- al fire restrictions are still in effect in many state parks, and restrictions from other authori- ties often apply to state parks as well. Visitors planning a trip to a state park or the ocean shore during the rest of the fire sea- son should check www.oregon stateparks.org and public fire restrictions at bit.ly/oregonfire restric- tions for updates before traveling. The now-expired statewide state park restriction affected all open flames — campfires, candles, charcoal briquettes, tiki-style torches — at every park. Even if a state park allows campfires and other open flames, every park patron should exercise extraordinary care with fire: • Campfires are allowed in designated fire rings only. All fires must be attended, and fully extinguished afterward. • Keep water and a shovel, or a fire extinguisher, within reach of any campfire at all times. • Watch children and pets during and after a campfire. Metal fire rings retain heat long after the fire is out. • n state parks, smoking is allowed in designated camp- sites only, and butts must be fully extinguished and put in the trash. • Fires on the Oregon ocean shore must be made of natural materials only (no pallets or other assembled wood), kept 3-feet-by-3-feet or smaller, and placed more than 25 feet away and downwind from driftwood and grass. A full set of beach fire rules is online at bit.ly/oregonbeach firerules. • Remember fireworks are prohibit- ed year-round in Oregon state parks and on beaches. Information is posted at oregonstateparks.org, and available through the state parks information line at 800-551-6949, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Oregon Department of Forestry Public Restrictions Map at bit.ly/ore- gonfirerestrictions has local restric- tions and bans available by location. Other recreational fire safety tips are online at www.keeporegongreen .org. Time Out B Y L LOYD L ITTLE Retired teacher, coach and game official (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.) oaches have a responsibility to teach and demon- strate sportsmanship to their players. Fans have a responsibility to be respect- ful to opposing players and their supporters. Players, coaches and fans all have the responsibility to show respect for officials as they enforce the rules of the game. There is a 35 percent decline in officials in the last 10 years. The primary reasons for leaving the pro- fession are the words and actions of spectators. Spectators watch. Players, coaches and officials are participants. Cheering for good plays, by either team, exhibits sportsmanship on behalf of the fans. C S PORTS Calendar • AUG. 26 SALMON RUN AT MAPLETON HS 8:30 A . M . • AUG. 31 SHS VOLLEYBALL AT J. C ITY 4 P . M . • SEPT. 1 SHS FOOTBALL HOSTS See E LMIRA 7 P . M . On the Bite T IDE T ABLE Entrance Siuslaw River High Tide Low Tide Aug. 23 1:23am / 7.7 2:15pm / 7.1 7:57am/ -1.0 8:14pm/ 0.8 LITTLE 3B A WEEKLY FISHING REPORT FOR THE LOCAL REGION www.dfw.state.or.us/RR Aug. 24 2:09am / 7.3 2:53pm/ 7.1 8:36am / -0.4 9:00pm / 0.8 FILE PHOTO Higher standards in sportsmanship will be required from athletes, coaches and spectators beginning this year. Aug. 25 2:56am / 6.7 3:30pm / 7.0 9:14am/ 0.3 9:47pm/ 0.9 B Y N ED H ICKSON Aug. 26 3:44am / 6.1 4:08pm / 6.8 9:53am / 1.0 10:37m / 1.0 Aug. 27 4:36am / 5.7 4:49pm / 6.6 10:33am /-1.3 11:31pm / 1.2 Aug. 28 5:36am/ 5.1 5:35pm/ 6.3 Aug. 29 6:46am/ 4.8 6:27pm/ 6.01 Sportsmanship in the spotlight Siuslaw News 11:19am /2.3 12:32am/1.2 12:14pm/ 2.8 S IUSLAW N EWS 148 Maple St. Florence 541-997-3441 In two weeks, the distinctive sound of whistles will be blowing on football fields and inside gyms across the state as Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) certified officials begin the fall sports season. But this year, there will be nearly 20 percent fewer of them available. In the past 10 years, that overall number was a troubling 35 percent. “Without officials, it’s just recess,” says Oregon Athletic Officials OPRD Association (OAOA) Executive Director Clark Sanders, who suggests while there are a number of factors in the steady decline of available officials since 2012, one of the main reasons is a parallel decline in sportsmanship from the stands. Last year, a survey of departing offi- cials taken by the OSAA showed that “family” and “job demands” were among the top reasons many officials were either hanging up their whistles or deciding to not grab a whistle at all. But the number one reason? A growing lack of respect and sportsmanship by spectators, coaches and players — in that order. “The other two areas of concern we can’t really impact,” said OSAA Assistant Executive Director Brad Garrett. “But the lack of sportsmanship and respect are definitely things we can — and should — do something about.” Jack Folliard, executive director of the OSAA, agrees. “I think generally, the lack of respect for authority in our society runs in many directions of society, and that See SPOTLIGHT 2B SEEKS COMMENTS ON CAMPING RATES SALEM — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is pro- posing amendments to agency rules related to overnight camping rates for state parks. A $2 per site increase in the base rate for overnight rental fees on select types of campsites was approved by the Oregon Legislature as part of the 2017- 19 OPRD budget. The deadline for public comment on the amendments has been extended to Saturday, Sept. 15. The proposed rule will increase the base rate for yurts, cabins, full hook up, partial hook up, hiker-biker, equestrian and group sites. Tent site rates will not increase, which maintains a lower cost option for park visitors. The proposed rule is aligned with the views expressed in park surveys that show visitors prefer smaller rate increases on a more frequent basis than a large fee increase in the future. Day-use parking pass prices will not increase. The full text of the amendment to Oregon Administrative Rule 736-015- 0020 and 736-015-0040 is available online at bit.ly/OregonStateParkRule making. Comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Sept. 15, and can be made online at bit.ly/OregonStatePark Rulemaking. Send written comments to: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, attn.: Katie Gauthier, 725 Summer St NE, Suite C, Salem OR 97301; or email comments to OPRD. publiccomment@oregon.gov. After reviewing public comments, agency staff plan to present a final rec- ommended rule for consideration by the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission at its Wednesday, Sept. 20 business meeting. If approved by the Commission, new rates would be effective on new reser- vations made after Oct. 1, 2018. MID COAST LAKES Olalla Reservoir has been stocked with over 50 surplus summer steelhead from the Siletz Falls trap, so far this season. These fish get fairly active in the lake and offer a unique fishing experience. Once in the lake they are considered “trout” and do not require a Combined Angling Tag. Anglers are reminded, however, that only one trout per day over 20 inch- es may be retained, and these fish will almost all be in that size range. Mid Coast lakes been stocked with trout through- out the spring. Trout stock- ing is over until the fall but there still should be fish around to catch. Water temps are great and fish should be hungry, so go catch them. SIUSLAW RIVER: Trout Trout season is open and there should be some nice cutthroat around. Remember the limit on streams and rivers is two per day over 8-inches. ALSEA RIVER: Trout Trout season is open 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