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2B | SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2020 | SIUSLAW NEWS State Parks Day returns today with free day-use parking State Parks Day to- day, June 6, and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) in- vites visitors to their local state park for a day of free camping and parking. Overnight camping is free at all tent and RV sites in open state park campgrounds for stays over the night of June 6. Day-use parking is free June 6 at the 25 parks that charge a day-use fee. “State Parks Day is our annual ‘thank you’ to Or- egonians for supporting their state parks,” said Lisa Sumption, OPRD director. “2020 has been a difficult year for many people, and we’re proud to be able to provide safe natural places for folks to de-stress and enjoy the outdoors.” State Parks Day is or- ganized by OPRD and has been held annually since 1997. In the past, State Parks Day included guided hikes, interagen- cy activities with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Oregon Lot- tery, free food and inter- pretation activities. Reduced staff, bud- get and resources keep the agency from hosting events this year. COVID-19 precau- tions also limit interac- tive opportunities but the public is still encouraged to visit a state park local to them and enjoy the outdoors. The majority of state park campgrounds still remain closed until June 9; however, a few are cur- rently open to first-come, first-served guests. Campgrounds could be added before June 9, so check online at www. state parks.oregon.gov Campers should expect reduced levels of service at the campgrounds, in- cluding fewer staff and limited access to facili- ties. Oregon State Parks do not receive tax dollars and are primarily funded by Oregon Lottery reve- nue and user fees. Learn more on state- parks.oregon.gov. Dry grass, hay adds fuel to wildfire season Throughout Oregon, hay and grass seed are big business. It can also be a big problem when remnants of the harvest are carried by wind into power lines. Hay or grass caught in the components of a power line that become damp can spark a fire. Fishing from 1B concerns about crowding where fish are stocked, ODFW is not currently providing its trout stock- ing schedule or announc- ing which waterbodies are stocked.) Hatchery trout are a great fish for beginners and there are plenty of tips at MyODFW.com includ- ing a video series about how to fish for trout. Beginners can also con- sider warmwater fishing, which is a good opportu- nity during summer. Nonresidents can also fish for free June 6-7, but there are still special restrictions on the coast. Currently, clamming is closed to nonresidents coastwide; crabbing is open to nonresidents along most of the Coast but is closed to nonresi- dents in the Columbia River and in ocean areas north of Cape Falcon (nonresidents may crab in Little from 1B leaped 11 feet in the core muscle station. I walked over to measure his jump for myself. He once again leaped, landing more than 2 feet farther than any stu- dent in the history of my health fi tness testing. I found out from Tris- ten that he had traveled to Pennsylvania the previous year to compete in an age- group fi tness competition; the standing long jump was one of the tests of fi t- ness in the competition. He won over all others his age. Tristen was not only an athlete but was a scholar as well. During his junior year at Siuslaw, he helped me teach an Algebra II math class. Th ere were too many upper division math students, so I was asked to teach the class (My last math class was calculus at Pacifi c Uni- versity over 25 years ago.) Tristen and I would meet at noon, when needed, and he would help with problems for that days’ lesson. His assistance ensured that the students would not fall behind in their college prep courses. Once Tristen the track star learned to avoid tack- lers in football instead of running through them, he used his incredible speed to rack up the yardage. Tristen is one of only three Siuslaw football players in the history of Vikings football to be in the top 10 in all six running cate- gories in the record book. To avoid this poten- tially catastrophic situ- ation, if you see hay or grass hung up in power lines, call your local util- ity and report it. “Fires started by grass or hay are a big concern, but they are not the only concern,” said Mike Miller, BPA Transmis- sion Services vice presi- dent of Field Services. During hay season, lightweight hay can be picked up by wind and blown 100 feet or more. If hay collects on power lines and then becomes wet from rain or dew it can cause lines to spark and light a fire. bays and estuaries north of Cape Falcon e.g. Necanium River estuary). Both residents and non- residents should follow ongoing precautions in place due the virus: • Check for access before you go. Many spots have reopened to public access but some may still be closed. Remember even if fishing is open, the boat ramp or park where you want to go might be closed. • ODFW does not con- trol access to land or facil- ities it doesn’t manage, so check with the land man- ager or facility owner where you want to go about what’s open before you leave home. • Stay home if you are sick. • Stick close to home. Don’t travel far to hunt, fish, clam or crab. • Be prepared. Restrooms and other facil- ities may be more limited. Bring your own soap, water, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, food, etc. • Avoid crowds. Go someplace else if your des- tination looks crowded. • Practice social dis- tancing. Keep six feet between you and anyone who doesn’t live in your immediate household, including while on a boat or at a fish cleaning sta- tion. • Wash your hands often. Keep up on personal hygiene and bring your own water, soap, and hand sanitizer with you. • Pack out what you pack in. Take any garbage with you, including dis- posable gloves and masks. If you are planning to crab or clam, remember to call the ODA Shellfish safety hotline at 1-800- 448-2474 or check ODA’s Recreational Shellfish page beforehand. The Oregon Department of Agriculture regularly tests shellfish and closes areas when naturally occurring biotoxins get to levels that make crabs and clams unsafe to eat. He is still fi rst in the av- erage per-rush attempt at 10.3 per carry. I talked to Tristen’s mother at Fred Meyer one day. I did not recognize her when she came up to say hello. She told me she sends the Siuslaw News to Tristen each week and en- joys reading this column each week. I am not sure what Tristen has been do- ing since attending Siuslaw High School but, whatever it is, I am sure he is suc- cessful. His time at Siuslaw was used to lay a foundation for the future. A weekly roundup of shopping, savings and doings around town. Elite Dealer Certified Gold Service Chainsaws Outdoor Power Tools We Sell & Service Stihl Products Monday-Friday 8—5 1550 6th St. & Hwy 101 541-997-2653 BARGAINS OF THE MONTH Earth Brown 172 337 Hunter Green 143 623 White 143 624 TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 1750 HIGHWAY 126 DUNES VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER FLORENCE, OR PHONE (541) 997-8024 Cherry Red 160 423 Summer Green 160 420 16.99 SALE DATE: JUNE 1 - JUNE 30, 2020 Adams® Resin Adirondack Chair Portable Resin Table, 9.99 T 119 754, 112 890, 172 340, 844 206, 194, 464 423 B4 Available in colors above. 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