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NED HICKSON , SPORTS EDITOR ❘ 541-902-3523 ❘ SPORTS @ THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM WEDNESDAY EDITION ❘ NOVEMBER 21, 2018 ❘ SECTION B Siuslaw News Sports & Recreation S PORTS On the Bite Calendar Winter Sports Openers A WEEKLY Nov. 28 FISHING REPORT FOR THE • SHS girls BB at Mapleton 7 p.m. • MHS girls BB hosts Siuslaw 7 p.m. • SHS boys BB at Mapleton 7 p.m. • MHS boys BB hosts Siuslaw 7 p.m. LOCAL REGION www.dfw.state.or.us/RR Nov. 30 • SHS wrestling at Harrisburg TBD COURTESY PHOTO Local paddling enthusiast Mary Nulty will be one of two presenters at the Dec. 1 Vision Quest finale. T IDE T ABLE Entrance Siuslaw River High Tide Low Tide Nov. 21 10:11am / 8.0 4:06am / 2.0 11:11pm / 6.5 4:58pm / -0.1 Nov. 22 10:45am / 8.4 11:58pm / 6.7 4:46am / 2.2 5:37pm / -0.7 Nov. 23 11:22am / 8.5 5:26am / 2.4 6:19pm / -1.1 Nov. 24 12:45am / 6.8 12:01pm / 8.6 6:08am / 2.6 7:02pm / -1.3 Nov. 25 1:33am / 6.9 7:42am / 3.1 12:43pm / 8.5 7:47pm / -1.3 K AYAKING TO BE ‘V ISION Q UEST ’ FINALE T he Siuslaw Public Library, in conjunction with Vision Quest — Live Learn Explore, will host two kayaking adventure programs on Saturday, Dec. 1, in the Bromley Room at the main branch of the library. Both pro- grams are part of Vision Quest’s “Get Wild” series and are the grand finale of the 2018 “Get Wild” sea- son. The first adventure program, “Kayaking Around Florence,” begins at 10:30 a.m. and will feature local kayaker and photographer Mary Nulty. An avid paddler of both kayaks and canoes, Nulty has been enthu- siastically enjoying and photo- graphing the area’s lakes and water- ways since 1994. She will share her passion for self-propelled water- craft by highlighting favorite local paddling sites, recreation passes/ permits needed to launch at each location, and by describing the dif- ferent types of kayaks and canoes available and how to effectively transport them to a destination. Nulty will also offer tips for safe boating including any tidal and weather impacts to consider when planning a local kayaking or canoe- ing adventure. The morning pre- sentation will be full of valuable information for both the aspiring and experienced paddler. The afternoon adventure pro- gram begins at 1:30 p.m. and will feature author Susan Marie Conrad whose book “Inside: One Woman’s Journey Through the Inside Passage” is a powerful memoir of her 2010 solo 1,200-mile kayak journey through the Inside Passage. Conrad’s journey from Anacortes, Wash., to Juneau, Alaska, was full of physical and personal challenges, a journey that changed her life. Milbry Polk, co-author of Women of Discovery said of this epic jour- ney, “It is a brave story. One of personal triumph, of heart break, terrifying challenges, soulful intro- spection and sheer joy.” Conrad has been involved in the paddlesports industry for 25 years. She teaches both on the water and in classrooms. Not only does Conrad explore the natural world from her kayak, she also hikes, See QUEST 2B Nov. 25 2:24am / 6.8 1:29pm / 8.3 7:42am / 3.1 8:36pm / -1.1 Nov. 26 3:19am / 6.7 2:22pm / 7.9 8:38am / 3.3 9:29pm / -0.7 S IUSLAW N EWS 148 Maple St. Florence 541-997-3441 New ‘Play Day’ set for Siuslaw Region families, residents Siuslaw Vision invites communi- ty members of all ages to attend evening of free fun, games and parks and recreation activities, on Thursday, Nov. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. This event, “Siuslaw Play Day 1.2,” will be held at the Mapleton Lions Club building, 88148 Riverview Ave., in Mapleton. The free event is open to the pub- lic and refreshments will be provid- ed. Siuslaw Play Day 1.2 offers upriv- er residents a family-friendly eve- ning of recreation games and sea- sonal activities. The event is in col- laboration with the ongoing Mapleton Library Cribbage Club, and will partner with several other organizations, including the Siuslaw Regional Aquatic Center, Mapleton Food Share, Florence Farmers Market, Pickleball Club and the Mapleton School District. “Bored? Come play board games,” said Meg Spencer, Siuslaw Vision Keepers co-chair. “Play Day 1.2 is perfect for families and people of all ages. It’s going to be super fun. You can even take a #SiuslawSantaSelfie.” During the two-hour event, kids of all ages can decorate gingerbread cookies, take selfies with Santa, play board games and enjoy other activ- ities. A short survey will also be available, to gather community input on what programs and facili- ties are desired for parks and recre- ation services in the Siuslaw region. Partner organizations will be shar- ing information and updates, such as Food Share happenings and planning for the future Mapleton Pre-school. As a bonus, a free pickleball clin- ic and play session will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Mapleton School District Playshed, on East Mapleton Road near Mapleton High School. John Griffin, U.S. Pickleball Association ambassador, will pro- vide instruction and all equipment. “Come on down and play pickle- ball with us,” said Griffin. The play shed was recently lined to include a pickleball court. No experience is necessary. Siuslaw Play Day 1.2 follows a See PLAY 3B FREE FISHING DAYS: Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving (Nov. 23 and 24) are Free Fishing Days in Oregon — days you don’t need a license or tag to fish, crab or clam any- where in the state open to fishing/crabbing/clamming. (Remember, all other rules and regulations apply.) MID COAST LAKES: Stocking of mid coast lakes stopped in early June, but fishing for warmwater species can still be good in several area lakes, includ- ing Ollala Reservoir, Mercer Lake, Siltcoos Lake and Tahkenitch Lake. SIUSLAW RIVER: Fall Chinook, winter steelhead Due to lower than expected returns and con- servation concerns, Fall Chinook fishing on the Siuslaw remains closed upstream of the Tiernan boat ramp (downstream of Mapleton). Below the dead- line the bag limit for fall Chinook is reduced to one adult Chinook per day and a limit of 3 from Nov. 1 through the remainder of the season. Chinook fish- ing continues to be slow in the open area. All wild coho must be released for the 2018 fall salmon season. Lake Creek, a tributary of the Siuslaw River, is closed for the 2018 fall salmon season. Trout fishing closed Nov. 1. Winter steelhead fishing will open on Dec. 1 and fish will start entering the Si-uslaw system throughout the month of December. ALSEA RIVER: Fall Chinook, winter steelhead Due to lower than expected returns and con- servation concerns, fall Chinook fishing is closed on the Alsea upstream of the Hwy. 34 bridge. Below the deadline the bag limit for fall Chinook is reduced to one adult Chinook per day and a limit of 3 from Nov. 1 through the remain- der of the season. Very few fish are being caught below the deadline and fishing continues to be very slow. All wild coho must be released during the 2018 fall salmon season. Winter steelhead fishing is just around the corner. The Alsea River is known for its early returning com- ponent that usually gets See FISHING 2B Warm Wishes at Thanksgiving As I celebrate the many blessings we’ve been so lucky to enjoy this year, we count good friends and clients like you among them. May you enjoy laughter and happiness around the table this Thanksgiving and an abundance of good fortune to last all year! Thank You & Happy Thanksgiving! Lynnette Wikstrom Broker Cell: 541.999.0786 lynnette@cbcoast.com 100 Hwy. 101, Florence, OR • 541.997.7777 “We’re next to the Bridge.” COAST REAL ESTATE
