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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2017 3 B OSP urges safe travels over holiday weekend OSP is urging motorists to travel safely this Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend. Other traffic advisories to motorists are winter travel con- ditions and Black Friday shop- ping. This holiday period (Wednesday through Sunday) will see one of the highest vol- umes of traffic in over a decade according to AAA Oregon and Idaho. As with other holiday weekends, OSP is urging motorists to plan ahead, expect heavy traffic and poor driving conditions, with rain expected at lower elevations and snow in the mountain passes. Know the road conditions before traveling by going to Fishing from 1B campground and boat launch at the County Park. Spinreel Campground (US Forest Service) on the west side of Hwy 101 offers camping for those wanting an extended stay. Several area resorts and marinas also provide camping spaces, lodging and boat rentals. The shoreline of North and www.tripchceck.com. Winter travel — Those trav- eling in lower elevations, expect rain and wet roadways. Increase your following dis- tances due to decreased traction on those wet roadways. For those traveling Oregon’s mountain passes, expect snow- fall and winter driving condi- tions. Know when traction tires are required by visiting tripcheck.com. Too often, mountain pass crashes are caused by those not using traction tires. These crashes cause delays that last hours at times. If chains are the traction device, know how to install or use them. Motorists are oftrn found struggling in deep snow and below freezing conditions attempting to put them on for the first time. During Black Friday shop- ping, there has historically been major traffic issues on Interstate 5 in Woodburn on Thanksgiving evening and the following Friday due to the high volume of shoppers fre- quenting the Woodburn Outlet Mall. There has traditionally been backed up traffic prior to the Woodburn exit. Motorists are asked to consider taking alter- nate routes to Woodburn. OSP will be focusing enforcement efforts on motorists driving on the shoul- der of I-5, parking on the shoul- der of I-5 and any other haz- ardous behavior. Another issue has been motorists driving past the backed up traffic and then try- ing to squeeze in prior to the Woodburn exit. OSP will be in the area actively enforcing traf- fic laws. OSP is also urging motorists to plan their travels: • Expect heavy traffic vol- umes. Take extra time to reach your destination • Visit ODOT’s traveler page www.tripcheck.com • Be prepared in the event you become stuck during your travels — Carry water, food, and blankets in the event you are stuck in your vehicle during your trip • Get a designated driver (plan ahead) if you plan on con- suming intoxicating substances • Put the distractions away. Pull over to use that handheld electronic device, ask as pas- senger to help or wait to arrive at your destination to use them • Watch your speed; often speeding will not get you to your destination any faster. You will fatigue faster, burn more fuel, and create a more haz- ardous environment on the highway. • Be extra vigilant in high- way work zones. Even when workers are not present, all work zone speed limits still apply and fines double; inactive work zones still have equip- ment, detours, and incomplete changes in the roadway so driv- ers need to slow down and be alert • Get rested before you trav- el. Fatigued drivers are more frequent during holiday week- ends because of increased trav- el and activity; be patient and allow plenty of time to reach your destination. • Wear your safety belt Ensure your passengers and children are properly restrained too. We see too many crashes were people would have walked away with minor in any injuries South Tenmile is varied as a number of streams flow from the coastal foothills and into the lakes creating several large arms and many smaller bays and inlets dotted with pilings, docks and boat houses. Both lakes are shallow with an aver- age depth of about 15 feet and abundant aquatic weeds, wil- lows and bank vegetation that provide excellent cover and productive habitat for warmwater fish. Fish generally range from 1 to 4-pounds, but a 6-pound bass is not uncommon. Bass fishing is best during periods of warmer water from spring through early fall. When spring water tempera- tures reach about 60 degrees F, the bass move into shallower water to spawn. During the spawn, lures and jigs that imi- tate prey such as small fish and crayfish, and soft plastic worms work well. Spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and other surface lures are also effective. Anglers should target areas around willows, docks, logs or vegetation that provide a combination of cover and patches of open water. Good locations include the Black’s Creek arm and railroad trestle crossing on North Lake, and the Coleman and Templeton arms of South Lake. • Crappie Anglers catch crappie in both lakes with good fishing in the spring and throughout the summer. Best fishing is in the calm water along the shoreline, in the many small coves and inlets. Crappie anglers should target shaded areas with wood structure including submerged brush and trees, downed logs and docks. The fish are often found in schools at depths of 10-15 feet. A good set-up is light spinning tackle with 4-pound test line and a light-colored 1/32 ounce jig. Have an assortment of gar- land-style and curly tail jigs in a variety of bright, neutral and dark colors and sizes. Use a tapered panfish bob- ber and change the depth of the jig until you find fish. Allow the jig to sink then retrieve slowly. Fishing is best early and late in the day, but a mid-day breeze can also trigger a bite. Crappie abundance can go through cycles every few years so check with ODFW for the latest information. B RIDGE DRINKING & DRIVING CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE IN JUST ONE SHOT Florence Bridge Club Thursday Afternoon Pairs Session Nov. 16, 2017 Scores after 7 rounds Average: 24.0 Section A Pair Pct Score Section Rank MPs 8 65.63 31.50 A 1 0.70(A) G. Farman - J. Reisner 2 51.04 24.50 A 2/3 0.42(A) J. Smith - J. Neimand 5 51.04 24.50 C 2/3 1 1 0.42(A) L. Little - K. Hampsten 7 50.00 24.00 B 2 0.22(B) D. MacNeil - D. Harris 3 48.96 23.50 C D. Gustafson - M. Weiss 1 43.75 21.00 A J. Weatherwax - R. Parker 6 39.58 19.00 C C. Lugg - S. Lyon B ILLIARDS Midcoast Eightball league Don’t risk your life or the life of someone else. If you plan on drinking, plan ahead and choose a designated driver or call a taxi service for a ride home. The statistics are startling: Nearly 11,000 people die each year in America in DUI-related traffi c accidents, accounting for 31% of all traffi c deaths. An additional 254,000 suff er injuries in alcohol- related accidents. A drunk driver kills someone approximately every 48 minutes. 10/15/17 TEAMS WIN% BEACHCOMBER CLAMDIGGERS 83 JERRY’S 8-BALL ASSASSINS 63 BEACHCOMBER BOILERMAKERS 58 FRANK’S MAPLETON SAINTS 50 JERRY’S BREAKERS 42 DEADWOOD OUTLAWS 42 JERRY’S FEMME FATALES 33 ICHIBAN DRUNKEN MONKEYS 25 TOP 10 PLAYER TRAQUE LARSON CRAIG STEWART MONICA RICHARD BROWN BRIAN HOLCOMB KAYLE HORTON PHIL M. CHEWY DOUGHERTY SKEETER BAKER JOE SMITH AVE. 10 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 8 TOTAL BALLS 453 349 333 331 390 385 346 318 WIN% 92 83 67 58 58 50 50 58 58 50 BALLS 177 110 104 104 102 96 96 94 94 93 RW 10 8 7 6 5 5 4 3 GW 42 23 18 19 28 24 20 18 GAMES 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 WINS 11 10 8 8 8 6 6 7 7 6 Studies show that even small amounts of alcohol can impair a person’s ability to drive. 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