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ODFW REGIONAL
FISHING REPORT
www.dfw.state.or.us/RR
SIUSLAW RIVER: Cutthroat
trout Fall Chinook
Fall Chinook fishing opens on
the Siuslaw River on Aug. 1.
Fishing is typically slow during
the beginning of August but usu-
ally picks up by the end of the
month. Anglers are reminded
that due to low forecasted
returns for the 2020 season bag
limits have been reduced. The
bag limit for the Siuslaw River is
1 wild Chinook per day and 1
per year for the 2020 season.
Trout fishing opened in the
Siuslaw basin (including Lake
Creek) on May 22 and has great
opportunities to catch a trout
throughout the summer months.
ALSEA RIVER: Fall Chinook,
cutthroat trout
Fall Chinook fishing opens on
the Alsea River on Aug. 1. The
beginning of August is typically
slow on the Alsea River but
things start to pick up at the end
of the month. Anglers are
reminded that due to low fore-
casted returns for the 2020 sea-
son bag limits have been
reduced. The bag limit for the
Alsea River is 1 wild Chinook
See
FISHING 2B
Tide Tables
Entrance Siuslaw River
High Tide
Low Tide
Sept. 9
5:41am / 4.9
5:08pm / 6.2
10:54am / 3.0
Sept. 10
6:58am / 4.7
6:03pm / 6.1
12:25am / 1.2
11:50am / 3.5
Sept. 11
8:22am / 4.8
7:11pm / 6.2
1:34am / 1.1
1:09pm / 3.6
Sept. 12
9:33am / 5.1
8:22pm/ 6.4
2:42am/ 0.7
2:31pm/ 3.6
Sept. 13
10:24am / 5.5
9:26pm / 6.8
3:42am / 0.3
3:38pm / 3.2
Sept. 14
11:06am / 6.0
10:23pm / 7.3
4:32am / -0.2
4:34pm / 2.6
Sept. 16
11:43am / 6.4
11:16pm / 7.6
5:17am / -0.6
5:23pm / 1.9
COURTESY PHOTOS
Shannon Graham began with a goal of raising $500 to buy books for local students. The
community had a bigger goal in mind once word started to spread about the project.
Blueberries ripen into book
bounty for local students
T
his summer, for the Tenth Annual
Power of Florence, Shannin Graham
decided to sell blueberries to raise
money to buy books for kids at Siuslaw
Elementary School that were in need of
books in their home.
“As a teacher, I know that kids need to
have their hands on books in order to
become readers and to continue to grow as
a reader,” said Graham, who realized that
kids would most likely be participating in
a distance learning model for at east part
of the school year — and that could mean
losing access to hundreds of book titles in
their reading levels.
“A national statistic is that 61% of low
income families do not have children’s
books in their homes,”” Graham said. “I
had hoped to raise some money to get
The first round of books — 1,282 in all —
some books into those children’s hands to
will be handed out to students this Saturday.
start their own home libraries during
COVID-19.”
fundraiser and online fundraiser, blowing
Graham’s plan was to hopefully raise
my mind with overflowing generosity by
about $500 and stretch that money to buy
our community,” Graham said.
as many books as she could through First
In the end, her goal of raising $500 had
Book, a non-profit organization that sells
expanded into $6,700 in donations.
books at deeply discounted prices to low
“I spent about $1,300 on my first order,”
income and Title I schools and other
Graham said.
non-profit organizations.
That first shipment equaled almost a full
“I also collected gently used books as
ton, weighing in at 1,847 pounds for a total
well to increase the bounty of books. What of 1,282 books with a retail value of
I did not account for is the incredible gen-
$15,456.
erosity of the Florence community,” said
With so much funding, Graham said she
Graham.
will be able to give students new books sev-
Once she began advertising the upcom-
eral times throughout the school year.
ing blueberry fundraiser, Graham said peo-
The first round of book giveaways will be
ple began reaching out and asking if they
this Saturday, Sept. 12, and will be serving
could make donations online. So Graham
289 students. Each childs’ bag has new
set up an online fundraiser through First
books that have a retail value between $50
Books so that donations could be tax
and $70.
deductible.
See BOOKS 2B
“It was an incredibly successful blueberry
Oregon will face extreme-
ly hot weather for the next
few weeks, including along
the coast — and wildfire
managers are concerned
about this forecast.
The return of high tem-
peratures, low humidity and
east winds can turbocharge
even the smallest fire start.
A smoldering campfire or
an errant spark from a ve-
hicle can become a raging
blaze in minutes. And this at
a time when firefighting re-
sources are already strained
in Oregon and nationally.
The last three weeks have
been extremely challenging
for wildland and structur-
al firefighters. They have
been working long hours in
the heat for weeks at a time
in an effort to contain the
spread of the state’s current
wildfires and keep commu-
nities safe.
Many people across the
state have had to evacuate or
feared they might have to.
And the threat isn’t over.
While the threat from dry
lightning in Oregon lessens
after August, human activ-
ity again becomes the chief
cause of fires. So whether
this September hot spell
spawns new wildfires de-
pends almost entirely on
how Oregonians behave in
the forest. Taking a few extra
precautions while working
or recreating in the forest
can prevent most wildfires.
Make a difference by fol-
lowing a few simple tips:
• Operate ATVs and other
motorized vehicles only on
established roads.
• Check your vehicle for
dragging tow chains that
can send sparks into road-
side vegetation.
• Don’t park or idle on dry
grass or brush — the hot ex-
haust system can set it smol-
dering in seconds.
• Check current fire re-
strictions for the area before
building a campfire. Por-
table cooking stoves using
liquefied or bottled fuels are
allowed at any time of year.
Or simplify your life by
bringing prepared foods in-
stead of trying to cook over
a smoky fire.
• Smoke only in an en-
closed vehicle. Properly dis-
pose of cigarette butts.
If you see smoke, call 9-1-
1.
Always have fire extin-
guishing tools on hand.
Sheriff ’s office offers safety tips during hunting season
As hunting season gets un-
derway, the Lincoln County
Sheriff ’s Office is offering the
following safety tips:
Hunters:
• Check weather reports be-
fore visiting the forest. Dress
properly.
• Tell someone where you
will be hunting and when you
will return. Leave a written
plan at home and in your ve-
hicle.
• Be familiar with the area
you want to hunt.
• Consider using electronic
technology such as a hand-
held GPS or an app on your
cellular phone that uses the
GPS built into your phone.
Such phone applications like,
onXmaps. Personal locating
beacons (PLBs) or Satellite
Messengers are another elec-
tronic that will assist search-
ers in finding you if you are
lost or injured.
• Avoid wearing white or
tan during hunting seasons.
Wearing hunter orange, view-
able from all directions is rec-
ommended.
• If accompanied by a dog,
the dog should also wear
hunter orange or a very visi-
ble color on a vest, leash, coat
or bandana.
• Check hunting equipment
before and after each outing
and maintain it properly. Fa-
miliarize yourself with its op-
eration before using it in the
field.
• Carry a spare set of dry
clothing. Use layering tech-
niques to prevent moisture
while retaining body warmth.
Always bring rain gear.
• Carry a first aid kit and
know how to use its contents.
• Clearly identify your tar-
get before shooting. Prevent
unfortunate accidents or fa-
talities.
• Be alert when hunting
See
SAFETY 2B
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