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2B | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2018 | SIUSLAW NEWS Little from 1B and stereotyping. Many Oregon high schools were allowed to keep their name but changed their mascots My alma mater, the War- renton Warriors, removed the warrior statue; made of more than 200 smaller Warriors welded together and dedicated in 1970, my graduation year. Th ey are now represent- ed with a spear and feath- ers. Th e Marcola Indians, located near Eugene, are now known as the Mus- tangs. Many other high schools have made simi- lar changes to their Native American mascots. Many schools and other sports teams use animals as their mascot. When I lived in Hermiston, I was a Bulldog fan. At Pacifi c Uni- versity I was a Boxer. In my fi rst teaching job in Spray, Ore. I was an Eagle. Once my four student/ athletes graduated from being Siuslaw Vikings, they became an Owl, a Boxer, a Wolf and a Cougar — all mascots of their chosen colleges. Our society is diverse. Selecting mascots to sym- bolize all the diff erent peo- ple is diffi cult. Th e origin of mascots is meant to build unity by focusing on the positive behavioral features of each mascot. When I think of lions, tigers and bears, I fi nd myself some- where over a rainbow fac- ing dangerous animals. As a sport mascot, each of these animals represent a physicality that athletes may relate to in the sports arena, regardless of wheth- er that athlete is female or male. Th at being said, high schools across the nation are being challenged for the use of gender-specifi c mascots. Mapleton High School, for example, has been in the news because it is considering changing its mascot, “Salty the Sailor.” When, how or if they al- ter their mascot will soon be decided. A new high school in Lexington, Ky., was going for a stallion mascot, rep- resenting the impact of the horse industry in Kentucky. But a petition was circu- lated so the mascot would show more consideration for female students. Th e Stevenson High School Patriots, in Wash- ington, redesigned their mascot to be gender neu- tral. Wizard the Lizard, the mascot of Truckee Mead- ows Community College has been identifi ed as a gender-neutral mascot. I asked my three daugh- ters about their association with being a Siuslaw Vi- king. Without hesitation they were — and are still — proud to be a Siuslaw High School Viking graduate. As a parent of three female athletes and a fan to multi- ple Viking female athletes over the years, I did not question the femininity of the players. Instead, I rec- ognized their fi erce desire to be competitive and to strive to win. Th ey were Vikings in spirit each and every time they repre-sented Siuslaw High School. I can only hope the Or- egon Board of Education will distance itself from this issue. Oregon high school graduates need a sense of continuity with their school. Changing names and mascots disturbs the historical signifi cance of alma maters across Oregon. I played as a Warrior and Boxer; I coached Eagles and Vikings, both male and female. And I will remem- ber them as competitors. Go Vikings. Award from 1B recognize teams that exhibit exceptional sportsmanship. Last week, the Siuslaw vol- leyball team received word from OSAA Sportsmanship Committee member Kelly Fos- ter that it had been nominated for its show of sportsmanship. “I am writing to congratulate you on your recent sportsman- ship nomination,” Foster said in an email to Siuslaw High School Athletic Director Chris Johnson. “In a recent contest, your program [volleyball] ex- hibited great qualities that the OSAA looks for in teams, pro- Fishing from 1B and bobber fishing with bait. Sea-run cutthroat will begin entering the lower river later this month and into the fall. These fish are very aggressive, respond well to flies and lures, and can be up to 20-inches. ALSEA RIVER: Cutthroat trout Fall Chinook fishing on the Alsea river/bay remain open. A few fish are being caught but overall the fishing has been slow Concentrate your efforts low in the estuary and close to the ocean to catch the fish moving in and out on the tides. Expect numbers of fall Chinook entering the bays and estuaries to increase later in the month and into October. Best techniques include trolling herring/spinners and bobber fishing with bait. Sea-run cutthroat will begin grams and communities across the state — and your game offi - cial noticed!” Foster went on to explain that the Sportsmanship Award is a recognition program that gives offi cials the opportu- nity to highlight the positive sportsmanship they see on the court as a way to encourage schools to make visiting teams, coaches, spirit squads and offi - cials feel like welcome, valued guests. “I think it’s great that the stu- dent athletes representing us are making a positive impres- sion on offi cials and also being an example of sportsmanship for everyone,” said Johnson. entering the lower river later this month and into the fall. These fish are very aggressive, respond well to flies and lures, and can be up to 20-inches long. SALMON RIVER: Cutthroat trout, fall Chinook Fall Chinook fishing on the Salmon river/bay opened Aug. 1, expect numbers of fall Chinook entering the bays and estuaries to increase later in the month and into September. Best techniques include troll- ing herring/spinners and bob- ber fishing with bait. SILETZ RIVER: Steelhead, cutthroat trout, fall Chinook Fall Chinook fishing on the Siletz river/bay opened Aug. 1, a few fish are being caught but it has been slow. Expect num- bers of fall Chinook entering the bays and estuaries to increase later in the month and into September. Best tech- niques include trolling her- ring/spinners and bobber fish- When informed of the nom- ination, Siuslaw volleyball coach Jon Hornung said he was particularly pleased because it underscored a goal that the team had coming into the sea- son. “We knew that starting a new league was going to be tough because the level of com- petition was going to increase greatly,” he said. “We also saw it as a chance to remake our image and raise the level of re- spect we had for offi cials and the other teams in our league.” Hornung said he and his team had some “less than pleasant” experiences last sea- son with offi cials and other schools. “We really wanted to change that this year,” said Hornung. “We set expectations high in the beginning of the season about how we treated offi cials and other teams, and the girls stepped up in a big way.” Th e impact of that attitude had almost immediate results, according to Hornung. “Stepping into a gym this year and having offi cials smile and wave when they saw us ing with bait. • Note: Salmon fishing in the Siletz river is closed above the marker sign approximately 1,200 feet above Ojalla bridge until Oct. 7. Summer steelhead are in the river. Fishing has begun to slow down as stream flows decrease and water tempera- tures increase in the gorge. Early mornings or late eve- nings provide the best oppor- tunity to catch these fish. The fishing will improve when we get some cooler weather or a little bit of rain to “stir” things up a bit. Casting spinners, drifting bait or using a bobber and jig can be effective. Sea-run cutthroat will begin entering the lower river later this month and into the fall. These fish are very aggressive, respond well to flies and lures, and can be up to 20-inches long. Independent and Here to Stay! Your Florence Sears is not affected by Sears Holdings bankruptcy 685 Hwy 101, Florence • 541-997-3273 Let Paul show you a new car or truck. Stop by today! Spend what you earn on what you love. Switch to Banner Bank Connected Checking ® . 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