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2 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018 Oregon Parks accepting applications for 2018 conservation grants The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) has officially opened the grant cycle for the 2018 Land Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). More than $3 million in assistance is available for development and rehabilitation of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities, as well as land acquisition. Eligible recip- ients include cities, counties, METRO, ports, park and recre- ation districts, tribes and state agencies. The application deadline is March 2. The online grant application, along with instruc- tions and other forms, are avail- able at www.oregon.gov/oprd/ grants. Returning applicants should use their account username and password. New applicants must request an account by going to oprdgrants.org. OPRD will conduct two workshops in January 2018 to familiarize applicants with the grant process. The first is an in- person session on Jan. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon in Salem. The second workshop is a webinar on Jan. 10, 10 a.m. to noon. Content at both work- shops will be the same. Registration is required for both. Contact Michele Scalise, OPRD lead grant program coordinator, at michele.scalise @oregon.gov. The Land Water Conservation Fund grants pro- vide assistance to state and local governments for acquir- ing and developing public out- door recreation areas and facil- ities. Since 1964, this national grant has awarded more than $55 million for Oregon recre- ational areas and facilities. Razor clamming re-opened along part of Oregon coast The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce the reopening of razor clamming from the south jetty of the Umpqua River, south of Reedsport, to the south jetty of Coos Bay as domoic acid levels have dropped below the alert level. The harvesting of razor clams remains closed from Cascade Head, north of Lincoln City, to the south jetty of the Umpqua River and from the south jetty of Coos Bay to the California border. Siuslaw PHOTOS BYNED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS Siuslaw junior Alyssa Richards had a double-double in the Crossover Tourney opener, with 15 points and 17 rebounds. Viks from 1B also from the Skyline League, with the Knights ending Siuslaw’s winning streak, 56-40. The Lady Viks, meanwhile, opened the tournament battling Phoenix in what became a hotly contested battle down to the final seconds. Despite a double-dou- ble from junior post Alyssa Richards, who scored 15 points Fishing from 1B there is no wild coho salmon retention in 2017. NORTH COAST LAKES: Trout stocking is complete for the year. Cape Meares, Town, Coffenbury, Lost and Sunset lakes were stocked with “trophy” rainbow trout in late September. Cedar Creek Hatchery has stocked over 160 surplus sum- mer steelhead in Town Lake near Pacific City so far this and 17 rebounds along with 9 blocked shots, the Pirates man- aged a narrow 34-33 win. Siuslaw also got scoring from freshman Brea Blankenship (5), freshman Lindsey Long (4), jun- ior Madison Reynolds (4), soph- omore Mia Collins (3) and senior Carreina Greenburg (2). Off the boards, Collins had 10 rebounds, along with 5 rebounds each from Blankenship, Reynolds and Greenburg. fall. 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, how- ever, that only one trout per day over 20-inches may be retained, and these fish will all be in that size range. MID COAST LAKES: Olalla Reservoir has been stocked with about 100 surplus summer steelhead this season. Long had 4 rebounds for Siuslaw. The next day, the Lady Viks managed to get scoring from eight members of their roster, with Blankenship posting a team- high 4 points in a low-scoring loss to North Valley, 18-36. Richards led the team in rebounds with 9, and Collins had 5 blocked shots. Friday, Siuslaw will be at home to begin the Far West 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, how- ever, that only one trout per day over 20 inches may be retained, and these fish will all be in that size range. Mid coast lakes been stocked with trout throughout the spring. Trout stocking has ended for the year but there League season. The girls will tip off first at 6 p.m., followed by the boys at 7:30 p.m. That evening, fans will also get a chance to be a part of the official dedication of the court during a special halftime ceremo- ny during the varsity boys game honoring its namesake, past Siuslaw School District Superintendent Glenn Butler. still should be fish around to catch. ALSEA RIVER: Steelhead, Chinook Fall Chinook fishing is slow to fair. Anglers are reminded that there is no wild coho salmon retention in 2017. A few winter steelhead are starting to be caught in the lower river. SILETZ RIVER: Steelhead, Chinook A few winter steelhead are starting to be caught in the lower river. from 1B Jake Stevens of Sisters in the match for third place. Other wrestlers for the Viks included Gavin Pitcher, who went 2-2 at 126 lbs.; Elijah LaCrosse, who went 4-1 to place fifth at 126 lbs.; Patrick Hill, a 132-pounder who went 1-2; and Sal Sierra, who was 1-2 at 145 lbs. Mountainview won the meet with 446.5 points, fol- lowed by Bend (252), Sisters (124), Summit (117), Madras (104), Ridgeview (102), Siuslaw (87), Sunnyslope This includes all beaches and bays. Along with the area just reopened, clamming remains open from the Columbia River to Cascade Head. ODA will continue to test for shellfish toxins every other week, as tides permit. Reopening of an area requires two consecutive tests in the safe range. For more information, call ODA’s shellfish safety infor- mation hotline at 800-448- 2474 or visit the ODA shell- fish closures site at www./ oda.direct/ShellfishClosures. (34), Homedale (24), and Ontario and Thurston, which tied for 10th (0). “The team is doing very well and the growth is wide spread,” said Siuslaw coach Neil Wartnik. “Our leaders are leading and our younger wrestlers are listening and try- ing hard to apply what they’re learning.” This Saturday, Siuslaw will host its annual Nick Lutz Invitational, which will bring more than a dozen teams from all divisions to the mats. Matches begin at 9 a.m. with the finals expected to begin at approximately 5 p.m. Buying or Selling? I can help. Hwy 101 #1701 – Sellers plans have changed giving you an opportunity to own almost an acre of land in Florence for less than $40k. This prop- erty is just north of Heceta Water District, and is the second lot back from the highway easing the traffic noise. $39,900. #2500-15435912 Brian Jagoe Principal Broker 541 999-1314 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 Visit the Siuslaw News online at WWW.THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM Get Results...List With Dan. 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