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10A | SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2019 | SIUSLAW NEWS A weekly roundup of shopping, savings and doings around town. F LORENCE B OARDWALK M ARKET PHOTOS BY VICTORIA SANCHEZ/SIUSLAW NEWS Kyle and Amber Novelli catch and mea- sure crab from their crabbing boat The Aquarius. The two run Novelli’s Crab and Seafood off the docks of the Port of Siuslaw in Florence, Ore. CRABBING from page 9A Florence and the Port of Siuslaw aren’t conducive to commercial fishing, but in a world of the commercialized food industry, Amber and Kyle want to help the commu- nity to take advantage of liv- ing on the coast with the op- tion for fresh-caught seafood. “It’s hard having a business model where I can’t guarantee the species of fish, I can’t tell when I’ll have them or how many I’ll have, or if there will be any at all,” Amber says. “The only thing I can guaran- tee is that it will be fresh.” The Novellis are currently building a dock next to Novel- li’s for additional seating, and Amber hopes to expand her fish case as well. They used to sell the fish Kyle caught to large vendors, such as Pacific Seafood, that freezes the fish to sell to restaurants, but now she is trying to keep her busi- ness completely in Florence — so the community can feel confident in their money sup- porting local fishermen. “It’s hard to get rid of your fish if you’re competing with prices in Newport. I’m trying not to have to sell to Pacific. I want to be able to sell direct- ly to the people of Florence,” says Amber. “The whole rea- son we are lowering prices is so we can be 100 percent Flor- ence.” This is why Amber is going to start selling the fish they catch at wholesale prices. Since moving to Florence, Amber says she’s found a sup- portive community like no other, and she wants to con- tinue helping other local fish- ermen in Oregon by buying their fish when she and Kyle don’t catch any. They plan to keep Novelli’s open during the fall when crabbing season is closed by selling their own fish at wholesale prices, along with fish from trusted fisher- men she knows along the Or- egon coast. Back on The Aquarius, Amber and Kyle have finally reached their buoys, which are painted hot pink and white. Kyle uses a long handle with a hook to catch and pull in the buoys and grab the at- tached rope. He runs the rope through a silver contraption called a block that is attached to a giant arm that swings out from the side of The Aquari- us. The block strings the rope through and pulls the crab cage up from the depths be- low. Kyle grabs the cage, opens it and starts sorting the crab, throwing female and smaller crab back into the ocean. He resets the bait then throws the cage back into the water, ready for the next one. Each pot takes him less than two minutes to tend. “It’s all about timing,” Am- ber says, driving the boat while Kyle retrieves the crab pots. Since it’s towards the end of the season, there are less crab than normal. “It’s frustrating getting out here and there’s no crab. Fish- ermen need a lot of patience,” Amber says. But it’s some- thing they can do as a family. “I love crabbing because it’s fast-paced and we all work to- gether,” Kyle adds. “We work shoulder to shoulder out here. It’s a fam- ily thing,” Amber says. “I’m hooked and I can’t leave.” Visit Novelli’s Crab and Seafood Facebook page for updates on fresh fish and crab in stock. F LORENCE B OARDWALK M ARKET O FFERING : • Produce • Handmade Furniture • Jewelry • Baked Goods Come • Honey • Arts & Crafts Stroll th • Plants • T-Shirts e Water fr ont! • Crystals and so much more! Open Friday - Sunday, 10-5 Located at end of Bay Street adjacent to the Port Parking Lot SAVE THE DATE August 6th from 4:30-6 OPEN HOUSE/RIBBON CUTTING Northwest Memory Care invites you to join us for some adult beverages, hors d’oeuvres along with fun games and sweet prizes! Ronda & Troy, the new owners are excited to meet you all! Entertainment is brought to you by Uncommon Bond, a Lane County group of musicians that specialize in therapeutic music for people with memory loss. 5292 Harvard, Florence • 541-359-5087 (across the bridge, turn by Best Western Pier Point Inn) FLORENCE SAW SHOP & RENTAL CENTER Florence Saw Shop has chain saws for home owners and professionals Along with Trimmers, Edgers, Blowers & Brushcutters STIHL is the number one selling brand of gasoline powered handheld outdoor power equipment in America. MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM-5PM 1550 HWY. 101 & 6TH STREET 541-997-2653 RARE FIND ON MERCER LAKE! THE OLD SCHOOL FURNITURE STORE 1550 HWY 101 & 6TH 541-997-9424 Monday - Saturday 10-6 FREE FLORENCE DELIVERY NEW FURNITURE ARRIVING WEEKLY FROM GREAT MANUFACTURES ASHLEY / BEST / COASTER / PERDUE / CORSICANA This property is a rare find on Mercer Lake w/ large open sunny yard & gentle sloping, lake-level access to dock—no stairs! Grandfathered closer than the current riparian setback. Fish right from your dock! Located on the north end of the Dahlin arm, far from only public access creating privacy from tourists. Lots of open space for RV & tent camping, gardening, croquet, or whatever your heart desires. Play in water by day, stargaze & roast smores in the fire pit by night. Perfect vacation spot! 89422 LAVERDIERE LN FLORENCE, OR 97439 MLS#19511787 - $799,000 https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=vVtNO09vKK4 J ULIE S TEPHENS , M.A., M.S. 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