SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2017
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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. Even at
a blood alcohol concentration
(BAC) of .02% – as little as one
drink – a person’s abilities to see
and multi-task are compromised.
Statistics from NHTSA, MADD
and The Century Council.
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