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SN Sports & Recreation Calendar July 17 • Florence Softball 5:30 p.m. Beachcomber vs Welton (North) Lofy vs ACC (South) 7 p.m. ACC vs Beachcomber (North) Lofy vs Welton (South) THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY EDITION | JULY 17, 2019 Annual Summer Whale Watch Weekend set for July 27-28 Volunteers will be onhand in Depot Bay each day. The Oregon Chapter of the American Cetacean Society (ACS) is hosting its eighth an- nual Summer Whale Watch Weekend on July 27 and 28, at Boiler Bay State Park, Depoe Bay. ACS volunteer members and Certified Naturalists will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days to help vis- itors watch for whales and other wildlife as well as pro- vide information on whales, dolphins, porpoises and their habitats. The family-friendly event is free, open to the public and fun for all ages. No worries about seasick- ness, this is an eco-friendly shore-based whale watch. Come observe the whales in COURTESY PHOTO Gray whales will be passing along Oregon's coastline in late July during the annual Summer Whale Watch Weekend. their natural habitat without what a cetacean is; the differ- causing a disturbance. ences between a dolphin and Some of the things visitors See WHALES 2B will learn will include defining Tide Tables Entrance Siuslaw River High Tide Low Tide July 17 12:27am / 7.4 2:05pm/ 6.0 7:29am/ -1.2 7:22pm/ 1.8 July 18 1:05am / 7.2 2:40pm / 6.0 8:05am / -1.1 8:02pm / 2.5 CHANTELLE MEYER/SIUSLAW NEWS July 19 1:43am / 7.0 3:14pm/ 6.0 8:40am/ -0.9 8:43pm/ 2.5 Florence Area Radio Control Aircraft Association President Lou Morales (left) with fel- low members test a plane before flight at the Florence Municipal Airport. Radio Flyers July 20 2:21am / 6.6 3:48pm / 6.0 9:14am / -0.5 9:25pm / 2.4 B Y C HANTELLE M EYER Siuslaw News June 21 3:01am / 6.2 4:23pm / 6.0 9:48am / -0.2 10:11pm / 2.4 July 22 3:43am / 5.8 4:59pm / 6.0 10:22am / 0.4 11:02pm / 2.2 July 23 4:33am / 5.3 5:37pm / 6.0 10:58am / 0.9 11:59pm / 2.1 F lorence Municipal Airport is home to more than just the full- size and classic airplanes that land there. Twice a week, members of the Florence Area Radio Control Aircraft Association (FARCAA) bring their radio-controlled aircraft to a special flying field at the north end of the airport. “We normally fly on Sunday and Monday morn- ings before the winds pick up, which is usually around 11 a.m.,” the group’s official Facebook said. During the summer, flyers may bring their planes on other days as well. The club is actively involved in many aspects of the radio-controlled model aircraft hobby, including electric and glow power sys- tems, slope soaring, float and scale flying and helicopters. Members, who are required to hold a valid Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) number and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) num- ber, also sometimes fly at Woahink Lake, and some of the RC planes are equipped for water landing. FARCAA is a chartered club of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (Charter No. 4634) and a nonprofit organization. It also offers an active training program for people wishing to join the hobby. For more information, or directions on how to get to a flying day, visit www.face- book.com/FARCAA. Cape Perpetua continues summer family programs Throughout the summer, at Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, field rangers and local experts are hosting a variety of free family events at Cape Perpetua. Visitors can choose from any of the activ- ities below to experience these special places in new ways: • July 22-23 and July 29-30 — Marbled Murrelet Survey: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Visitor Center. Contribute to research aimed at saving this threatened seabird. Join scientists and land managers to learn about murrelet nest- ing and feeding habits, then help identify and count birds as they fly between the for- est and ocean. RSVP at www.goo.gl/forms/KgY1ESmcep 91uQ8I3 • Friday, Aug. 9 — Smokey Bear’s 75th Birthday Party: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Visitor Center Join in celebrating Smokey’s 75 years of preventing wildfires. Enjoy birthday cake, learn about fire ecology on the Siuslaw, and tell happy birthday to Smokey himself. • Mondays through Sept. 2 — Walk with a Ranger: Noon; meet at the Visitor Center Join, retired Chief Park Ranger, Michael Noack, for an easy to moderate hike where he will be sharing information about the local flora and fauna. Hikes will last 75-90 minutes. • Wednesdays through Aug. 28 — Under the Sea: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; meet at the Visitor See ODFW R EGIONAL F ISHING R EPORT www.dfw.state.or.us/RR MID COAST LAKES: Stocking of the mid-coast lakes began the first week of February and will continue into June. Check the stocking schedule online for dates and locations of stockings. These early stockings include: Alder and Dune Lake, Cleawox, Lost Lake, Munsel Lake, Thissel Pond, Mercer Lake, Big Creek Reservoirs, Ollala Reservoir and Devils Lake. Warmwater fisheries are improving in several lakes around the Florence area including: Siltcoos, Tahkenitch, Mercer, and Munsel. ALSEA RIVER: Cutthroat trout Trout fishing in streams is open. Check regulations for open areas and gear restric- tions. SALMON RIVER: Cutthroat trout Trout fishing is open in riv- ers and streams. Check the regulations for open areas and gear restrictions. SILETZ RIVER: Summer steelhead, spring Chinook, cut- throat trout The Siletz River is open year-round for steelhead. Summer steelhead fishing continues to be slow so far this season but should contin- ue to improve through August. The 4-mile bridge (aka Steel Bridge) in the Siletz gorge is open to motorized vehicles but is only open to public vehicles on the week- end. Anglers can walk/bike in the road during the weekdays. If anglers do walk in they can park at the one mile gate and start from there. Trout fishing is open. Check the regulations for open areas and gear restric- tions. SIUSLAW RIVER: Cutthroat trout Open to trout fishing. Check the regulations for open areas and gear restric- tions. WILSON RIVER: Steelhead, cutthroat trout Summer steelhead are available throughout the sys- tem. These fish can be chal- lenging to catch but are great fighters and good table fair for those who are successful. The Wilson offers plenty of bank access, especially on the upper river. The river is low and clear, so fishing light tackle and early starts are keys to success in this fishery. Bobber fishing with jigs/bait/beads, casting lures, and drift fishing are great techniques to catch a summer steelhead. Trout fishing should be fair to good throughout the river. YAQUINA RIVER: Cutthroat trout Trout fishing in streams opened May 22. TENMILE LAKES: Trout, warmwater species, largemouth bass Conditions should be prime for bass, crappie, blue- gill, and brown bullhead cat- fish fishing at this time. Anglers also use small jigs or a worm on a hook fished near the bottom to catch yellow perch. To entice the bass, try frog imitation lures and pop- ping lures around weed lines in the morning/evening, and fish around shaded areas during the day. The Tenmile Lakes have been stocked with legal-size rainbow trout. Trout fishing PROGRAMS 2B See FISHING 2B HWY 101 LAKEFRONT Level - Lake view and lake frontage property. Septic approved, water rights reserved and utilities available. Beautiful quiet spot on the lake. Great location to live, work, and play. Build your dream home here - on Woahink Lake. $255,000 Lynnette Wikstrom Broker Cell: 541.999.0786 CBC#11753 MLS#18263611 lynnette@cbcoast.com 100 Hwy. 101, Florence, OR • 541.997.7777 “We’re next to the Bridge.” COAST REAL ESTATE
