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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018 | 3B 'B IRD M AN ' TO SPEAK AT NEXT STEP MEETING J UNE 6 Double-crested cormorant predation on juvenile salmo- nids is a possible manage- ment issue in some areas of coastal Oregon. Concern over cormorant impacts on declining runs of Columbia River Basin salm- on has led to a recent federal management effort that has reduced the overall dou- ble-crested cormorant popu- lation in the western U. S. by about 25 percent. However, some areas of the Oregon Coast, such as the Siuslaw River estuary, have experienced recent increases in cormorant use. Join ODFW biologist James Lawonn at the June 6 PeaceHealth, local schools team up to offer free sports physicals June 6 O n Wednesday, June 6, PeaceHealth Medical Group in Florence will partner with the Siuslaw and Mapleton school districts to provide free sports physicals to students. Sports Physical Day will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at Siuslaw Middle School, 2525 Oak St., in Florence. PHMG will contribute medical supplies and the time and expertise of five provid- ers and several medical assistants for the event. Sports physicals are required in order for youths, grades 6 through 12, to par- ticipate in extracurricular sports. STEP meeting for a 20-min- ute talk that will cover recent cormorant population changes, results of research on cormorant impacts to salmon, and management efforts related to this contro- versial native bird species. There will be an opportu- nity for questions and discus- sion following the talk. STEP meetings are held in the back room of the Florence Elks Lodge, 1686 12th St., at 7 p.m. All STEP meetings are open to the public. For more information contact Ron Caputo at 541- 997-4961. or alcohol. Instead, take along a variety of non-alcoholic bev- erages and plenty of water. Impairment can lead to a BUII arrest. Drugs and alcohol impair a boater’s judgement and coordination which every boat operator needs. Swift currents, changing weather Boating areas for paddlers and easy accessibility. The Marine Board also rec- ommends boaters play it safe by: Not using marijuana, drugs The exams are critical for safe sports participation. They can help screen ath- Sports Physical Day will be held at Siuslaw Middle School, 2525 Oak St., from 8 a.m. to noon. letes for potential illness or conditions that may limit or restrict their ability to participate in a school sport, and help ensure that students are physically capa- ble of meeting the demands and don’t have conditions that may be aggravated by intense exercise. The Sports Physical Day exam includes height, weight, blood pressure and pulse check, as well as an eye chart exam and exam- ination by a provider. Also included is a questionnaire that asks about medical history. If a provider encounters a medical issue, the information is docu- mented and parents and/or guard- ians are notified so they can fol- low up with the student’s primary care provider. Sports physical forms are available at local schools, and must be completed and signed by the student’s parent and/ or guardian prior to the exam. and debris require boat opera- tors to be focused and skilled to avoid an accident. If you are feeling tired, take a break on land and return to the water when you are re-ener- gized and alert. Wind, glare, dehydration and wave motion contribute to fatigue. Continually monitor the weather because it changes quickly. Operators and passengers should wear properly fitting life jackets. Learn more about life jacket types, styles and legal requirements. Anyone rafting on Class III Whitewater Rivers is required to wear a life jacket, and all children 12 and under when a boat is under- way. The water temperature for most waterways is below 50 degrees this time of year and wearing a life jacket is the most important piece of equipment for surviving the first few sec- onds of cold water immersion. What’s the downside to wear- ing one? Never boat alone — espe- cially when paddling. Always let others know where you are going and when you’ll return. Print out a downloadable float plan to leave with friends and family. Be courteous to other boat- ers and share the waterway. Congestion is a given in many popular locations, especially with nice weather. By staying in calmer water near the shore, paddlers can help ease conflict with motor- ized boats and sailboats that need deeper water to operate. Non-motorized boats are encouraged to use the shore- line adjacent to the ramp to help ease congestion. Regardless of your boat type, stage your gear in the parking lot or staging area prior to launching your boat. This makes launching faster and everyone around you, hap- pier. In Oregon, all boaters must take a boating safety course and carry a boater education card when operating a power- boat greater than 10-horse- power. The Marine Board also offers a free, online Paddling Course for boaters new to the activity. For more information about safe boating in Oregon, visit www.boatoregon.com. Little second-place runners in her two victories. A fi rst-place long jump mark by Tami Courtney added needed points as second place Gladstone kept the pres- sure on the Vikings. Th is team would not falter, winning its second consecutive state track title. Th e 2016 girls team’s sec- ond-place state trophy featured a win in the 800 meters by Des- tinie Tatum and a fi rst-place fi nish by Mikaela Siegal in the 100-meter hurdles. Several other girls contribut- ed to the fi nal total of 72 points, but fi rst place Astoria brought a staple of sprinters and jumpers to power past all teams, scoring more than 107 points. At the 2003 and 2004 state track meets, Siuslaw standout Collin Cram scored 18 and 30 points at the state meets. Th ese points, combined with Adam Pino’s strong fi nishes in the 1,500- and 3,000-meter rac- es in 2004, saw Siuslaw bring home second- and third-place state trophies. Even the late Steve Prefon- taine of Marshfi eld was unable to bring a team title to the Coos Bay school despite winning both the mile and two-mile race at the 1969 state track meet. Despite his star-like status, he still needed the rest of his team to achieve a state title for Marshfi eld Track and Field team. Let Paul show you a new car or truck. Stop by today! 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 an additional 30 points, in- cluding a second-place fi nish by Shannon Hale in the javelin and a second-place throw by Danielle Wilson in the discus. Th e 1986 team needed help in the relay events and scored big in each race. Th ree-hundredths of a second was the combined time Terri Gortler fi nished ahead of the From Baby to Graduate Buying or Selling? I can help. (it seemed like just a few short years) 8th Grade, High School or College ~ Grad’s Name ~ School Birth Date: 10818 Hwy 36 – Large commercial building on two city lots at the junction of Hwy 36 and 126 in Mapleton, a high traffi c area. Metal building with high open beam ceiling, 3 phase power on one meter. Check with Lane County for zoning uses. Property is being sold “as is”. $74,000. #2802- 18047518 Dan Gilday Broker 541 554-1844 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 Parents: Grandparents: Coming Wednesday, June 6th “Baby to Graduate Review” Deadline is Friday, June 1st Now is the time to reserve your graduates a spot in this special section just for them. Just bring in or mail, with the coupon below, your graduate’s favorite baby picture along with a current picture to be published side by side on June 6th. 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Box 10 Florence, OR 97439 few suggestions for the week- end: • Consider a charter ocean salmon or halibut trip. • Hit the evening low tide for some surfperch fishing. • Cast for spring Chinook on the Deschutes and Hood Rivers. • Troll for kokanee in Odell Lake and Wickiup Reservoir. • Catch the big one (trout that is) is Paulina, Big Lava or Hosmer lakes. • Fish any of the dozens of Willamette Valley lakes and ponds being stocked this week with rainbow trout. • Camp and fish at Applegate Reservoir, Howard Prairie Reservoir and Willow Lake, all of which will be stocked this week. • Set the kids up with a worm and bobber, and take them bluegill fishing at Eel Lake, Johnsons Mill Pond or Powers Pond. • Catch the salmonflies and golden stone hatch on the Klamath River from the JC Boyle Dam to the California border. • Visit Willow Creek Reservoir, McKay Reservoir, Cold Springs Reservoir and the Columbia River for some premiere warmwater fishing, including crappie, bass, wal- ley, perch and brown bull- head. May/June means spring Chinook in rivers and basins from Tillamook south to the Siletz. By August attention turns to fall Chinook and coho. There is a rare oppor- tunity to fish for chum salm- on (catch-and-release only) on the Kilchis and Miami rivers beginning in mid-Sep- tember. Grad’s Name:___________________________________ School:________________________________________ Birth Date:______________________________________ Parents:________________________________________ Grandparents:___________________________________ Steelhead Your Name:_____________________________________ Address:_______________________________________ Or stop by our offi ce at 148 Maple St. in Old Town Florence from 1B Salmon Please attach a self-addressed envelope for picture return. Enclose Check for Fishing Phone: ___________________________ WWW.Th eSiuslawNews.Com These ocean-going rain- bow trout are divided into two runs: winter and sum- mer. For those that prefer frostbite to sunburn, winter steelhead begin entering area rivers and streams from November and December.