2B | SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2020 | SIUSLAW NEWS
It’s free fishing throughout Oregon this weekend
Everyone can fish for free
in Oregon on Saturday and
Sunday, Aug. 15-16.
No fishing licenses or
tags (including a Combined
Angling Tag or Columbia
River Basin Endorsement
or Two-Rod Validation) are
required to fish, crab or
clam in Oregon this upcom-
ing weekend.
Although no licenses or
tags are required, all other
fishing regulations apply
including closures, bag lim-
its and size restrictions.
See the Oregon Sport
Fishing Regulations to find
out more and remember to
check for any in season reg-
ulation changes at https://
myodfw.com/recreation-re-
port/fishing-report.
While nonresidents can
also fish for free Aug. 15-16,
there are still special restric-
tions in place on the coast
due to COVID-19.
Currently, clamming and
mussel harvesting is closed
to nonresidents coastwide.
Crabbing is open to non-
residents along most of the
coast but is closed to non-
residents in the Columbia
River and in ocean areas
north of Cape Falcon (non-
residents may crab in bays
and estuaries north of Cape
Falcon e.g. Necanium River
estuary).
A few other clamming
and crabbing closures are in
effect (including razor
clamming on Clatsop
beaches due to an annual
conservation closure).
Also remember to always
call the ODA Shellfish safe-
ty hotline at 1-800-448-
2474 or check ODA’s
Recreational Shellfish page
before you head out.
The Oregon Department
of Agriculture regularly
tests shellfish and closes
areas when naturally occur-
ring biotoxins get to levels
that make crabs and clams
unsafe to eat.
On the coast, try surf-
perch fishing from beaches
or jetties. Crabbing or clam-
ming can be a great activity
for families; find detailed
maps on where to go on
MyODFW.com Crabbing
and Clamming pages.
Remember to follow
ongoing precautions in
place due to the virus:
Practice social distanc-
ing. Keep six feet between
you and anyone who
doesn’t live in your imme-
diate household, including
while on a boat or at a fish
cleaning station.
Boating
clear of log jams and
strainers (root wads, trees,
branches). Woody de-
bris allows water through
them but can entrap pad-
dlers underwater or en-
tangle lines on boats.
• Know your limits.
Know your ability at the
moment, not from what
you know you’re capable
of doing. Stick to rivers
that are classified as I or II
if you have a medical con-
dition or are new to river
running.
• Always wear a life
jacket, even when on the
lake or river banks. Banks
become unstable.
• Check the Marine
Board’s website for report-
ed navigation obstruc-
tions. Waterways, espe-
cially rivers, are dynamic
and constantly changing.
The Marine Board can-
not mitigate every ob-
struction, but through the
help of our agency part-
ners, strive to ensure safe
passage for popular water-
ways.
• If you’re involved in a
grounding or other inci-
dent where there’s person-
al injury beyond first aid
or damage over $2,000,
you are required by law
to complete an incident
report.
Plan, prepare and be pa-
tient. Spending some time
getting your bearings will
make for a safe and enjoy-
able experience.
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going, when you expect
to return, what clothing
you’re wearing, and who’s
with you.
• Motorboat operators
should always navigate
at a safe speed and with
a sharp lookout and take
time to discover what lies
underneath the surface. If
you are new to the water-
body, idle around and take
depth readings to become
more familiar with poten-
tial shallow areas. Polar-
ized glasses help minimize
sun glare and identify un-
derwater rocks or stumps
more easily.
• For rivers, stay well
Little
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people called Tony “Black”
(the common termed used
at that time), he would an-
swer, “I’m not Black. I’m
paper-sack tan.” I could
not have been introduced
to the Black communi-
ty more easily than with
Tony.
He also, unknowingly,
altered my attitude to-
wards some of the social
uneasiness sometimes felt
by Blacks in late 60s and
early 70s. It was about this
time when forced busing
integrated school districts
around the country. “Re-
member the Titans” took
place in 1970, and if you
watched the movie there
were defi nitely diffi cult
times for both Whites and
Blacks.
It happened when he
invited me to play 3-on-
3 basketball at his alma
mater. When we entered
the Jeff erson High School
gym, there were around
70 basketball players either
currently playing on one of
the six half-courts or wait-
ing to play.
Th ere was not another
White face in the gym. I
can remember asking my-
self if they would even let
me play.
Fortunately, Tony was
Fee
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Oregon Parks and
Recreation Department
Director. “Even so, this
temporary change is
needed to remind peo-
ple to stay as close to
home as possible while
enjoying the outdoors,
and
to
provide
much-needed support
for the Oregon state
park system, which
faces a projected $22
million
shortfall
between now and June
2021.”
In addition to
only one year out of high
school, so he knew many
of the players in the gym.
He walked up to a court
and said, “We got winners.”
Th ere was a tall friend of
Tony’s who became our
third player. We played for
the next two hours.
When we arrived for
summer daily doubles our
college sophomore year,
I was the only return-ing
quarterback. My chances
of starting were good —
until I saw another quar-
terback.
He was the quarter-
back for Jeff erson High
School when Tony played
there. His name was Ralph
Nick-erson. He transferred
from Arizona State Uni-
versity because then-head
coach Frank Kush asked
him to switch to wide re-
ceiver. Th e coaching staff
had decided to start Danny
White, later a Dallas Cow-
boy starting quarterback,
and wanted Ralph to play
receiver.
So, Ralph gave up his
scholarship and moved to
Forest Grove.
My chance of being the
starting quarterback was
doomed. Th ree games
into the season, the back-
up QB coach Buckiewicz
called me into his offi ce.
He wanted to move me to
the defen-sive side of the
ball. I moved and stayed
there for the remainder of
my time at Pacifi c.
It was a good call.
In two years, Ralph
turned the program from
0-9 my freshman year
to 8-1 and a nationally
ranked team our junior
year. When Ralph graduat-
ed, he held 11 Pacifi c quar-
terback school rec-ords.
In November of 1972, I
got a call from a Warren-
ton friend. He wanted to
know if I could bring some
players to play a benefi t
fl ag football game against
the Warrenton County
champion fl ag football
team. I brought Tony and
Ralph with me. Ralph said
he would come only if he
was not the quarterback.
He said it was my home-
town and he wanted me to
quarterback.
We won 47-42 on a great
catch and run by Ralph,
and NAIA all-star quarter-
back.
Th e COVID-19 pan-
demic has altered the
sports world. For some,
sports are a way to make
money. For others it is a
time to make headlines.
But for the majority
of athletes, sports are for
competition, testing one-
self — and maybe have a
little fun.
encouraging recreation
close to home, the sur-
charge could generate
up to $500,000 through
the end of the year to
hire staff and pay for
cleaning supplies and
other park operations.
For more informa-
tion, visit https://state-
parks.oregon.gov.
Wear a mask. Recreation
areas can get more crowded
on the weekends and during
Free Fishing Weekend.
Wear a mask outdoors
when you can’t maintain six
feet of distance from some-
one who doesn’t live in your
household.
Wash your hands often.
Keep up on personal
hygiene and bring your own
water, soap, and hand sani-
tizer with you.
Stay home if you are sick.
Be prepared. Restrooms
and other facilities may be
more limited. Bring your
own soap, water, hand sani-
tizer, toilet paper, food, etc.
Avoid crowds. Go some-
place else if your destina-
tion looks crowded.
Pack out what you pack
in. Take any garbage with
you.
Check for access before
you go.
Many
spots
have
reopened to public access
but some may still be closed,
now due to wildfire season
as well as Covid-19. ODFW
does not control access to
land or facilities (such as
boat ramps) that it doesn’t
manage, so check with the
land manager or facility
owner where you want to go
about what’s open before
you leave home.
A weekly roundup of shopping,
savings and doings around town.
BARGAINS OF THE MONTH
TRUE VALUE HARDWARE
1750 HIGHWAY 126
DUNES VILLAGE
SHOPPING CENTER
FLORENCE, OR
PHONE (541) 997-8024
SALE DATE:
AUGUST 3 - AUGUST 31, 2020
CHOICE
5.49 YOUR
Sterilite®
18 gal., Storage Tote
Mesures 23-1/2L x 18-2/3W x 16-1/8H in.
Choose lilac, blue or hazelwood.
W 252 121, 123, 25 117 F8
OLD
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Ashley Furniture
Quality, Style, SelecƟon
#1 Brand of home
furniture in the USA
Come choose your
Sofa Recliner Loveseat
SecƟonal
Special order the fabric
Make your life easier with HONDA.
Florence Saw Shop is your local
HONDA Power equipment dealer.
Come see our selection of
Generators, Mowers, Tillers and Pumps.
BARGAINS OF THE MONTH
CHOICE
11.99 YOUR
Duracell®
3.49
3.99
YOUR
CHOICE
Specracide®
5.49
1 qt. Motor Oil
2 pk., 20 oz. Aerosol
Wasp & Hornet Killer
Available in 10W30, 5W20, 5W30
and 10W40 formulas.
H 254 931, 868, 872, 873 F6
Jet spray up to 27 ft. kills on
contact. Also kills wasps returning
to nest. L 224 583 B6
18 gal., Storage Tote
Penzoil®
YOUR
CHOICE 14.99 CHOICE
10.99 YOUR
GE®
Midwest Can®
4 pk. LED 6W or 10.5W
A19 Light Bulbs
5 gal. Gas Can
Enhanced light. 15,000 hours rated life.
Choose 60W or 40W in soft white or
daylight. E 248 164, 165, 247 667, 668 84
Sterilite®
Mesures 23-1/2L x 18-2/3W x 16-1/8H in.
Choose lilac, blue or hazelwood.
W 252 121, 123, 25 117 F8
CHOICE
24.99 YOUR
Four Seasons Courtyard®
Overize Hard Arm Chair
Green polyester fabric with mesh insert.
Padded seat and back. Includes carrying case.
300 lb. Capacity. T 243 411 B4
High density polyethylene. Flame shield
saftey sytem. Vapor locking quick fl ow spout
for 2.5 gallons per minuts. Choose regular, Blue polyester fabreic., Lumbar support
and cup holder. 300 lb. capacity.
diesel, or kerosene, H 248 474, 478, 479 B4
T 243 412 B4
Oversize Padded Arm Chair
16 pk. AA or AAA
Batteries
Duralock Power Preserve TM Technology Keeps
batteries fresh and ready for use for 10 years.
E 137 963, 962 B12
8 pk. C and D or 4 pk.
9V Alkaline Batteries,
$12.99
E 850 605, 833, 674 B12
29.99
Rubbermaid®
Lightweight Aluminum
Stepstool
Large platform top step. Built-in
project top holds tools and hard-
ware. 225-lb. weight capacity.
P 205 040 2
STOCK UP & SAVE MORE AT TRUEVALUE.COM
BARGAINS OF THE MONTH
Linda’s Thriftstore
Located at 37th & Hwy. 101
Is opening back up
for Summer on
Fri. August 14th
10am-5pm Mon.-Sat.
All new merchandise. Huge estate,
a little of everything. Tools, furni-
ture, knick-knacks, kitchen items
and lots more. Come by and see
us. Masks required.
Fri.-Sun., 8/14-8/16
9am-2pm
2225 18th Street
From our house to your house. Lots
of good stuff.
Come check it out!
Fri.-Sat., 8/14-8/15
9am-3pm
7417 Seabreeze
Tools, household & misc items.
TRUE VALUE HARDWARE
1750 HIGHWAY 126 • DUNES VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER, FLORENCE, OR
PHONE (541) 997-8024
SALE DATE: AUGUST 3 - AUGUST 31, , 2020