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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015 3 B Sheriffs offer motorcycle riding safety tips The popularity of motorcy- cling has grown over the years with more than 9.4 million reg- istered motorcycles on the road as of 2012, the latest figures available. While in the past recreation- al riders have boosted motorcy- cle sales across the country, more recently commuters impacted by soaring gas prices and a sagging economy have discovered that their motorcy- cle is a good alternative for travel. A mode of travel which often provides access to restricted commuter lanes, easier and less expensive parking, and in many cases a faster commute. Since 1997, the swell in rider-ship has resulted in an increase in motorcyclist deaths. In 2012, 4,957 motorcyclists were killed, an increase from the 4,612 motorcyclist fatalities in 2011. Per vehicle mile traveled, a motorcyclist is approximately 26 times more likely to die in a crash than someone riding in a passenger car. The most recent data for injuries sustained from a motorcycle crash is from 2012 at approximately 93,000, which is up from 2011 at more than 81,000. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle crashes account for more than 15 percent of motor vehicle deaths even though motorcycles only make up 3 percent of motor vehicle regis- trations in the country. Motorcyclists come from all walks of life, work in all occu- pations, and represent all age ranges. With the popularity of motorcycles as a mode of trans- portation, if you are an employ- er, chances are some of your employees own a motorcycle — whether for commuting to and from work or for recre- ation. Keep motorcyclists safe on the road by promoting motor- cycle safety to your employees who ride and to motorists who share the road with motorcy- cles. Download the NETS Motorcycle Safety Tips for Riders and Motorists at www.trafficsafety.org/work- life/motorcycle/bookmarks.ht ml and pass it along to your workforce. — Lincoln County Sheriffs www.shoppelocal.biz S CORES & S TANDINGS Ladies Night B OWLING LEAGUE N ORTHWEST H AZMAT S OCIAL TEAM 4/29/15 WON LOST Team #8 Chosen Few NW HazMat Team Sux SeaRay Big Dog Donuts & Deli SeaGals Smokies 47 45.0 35.0 34.0 29.5 26.5 26.0 13 17 19.0 29.0 30.0 34.5 37.5 38.0 51.0 SCRATCH GAME IND. Dusty Anderson Colleen Ohran SCRATCH SERIES IND Cal Hilkey Sherrie Widlund HIGH HCP GAME IND Dusty Anderson Colleen Ohran HIGH HCP SERIES IND Rick Widlund Lynn Chamberlain 257 190 702 475 267 249 732 681 W OMEN ’ S G OLF COURTESY PHOTO The April 29 Ladies Night winning team include Sue Scarberryand Stephanie Wright (above), along with Marge Eichenberger and Bettie Egerton (not pic- tured) with a 3-under-par 33. Get Results...List With Melody. Melody Beaudro Principal Broker 541 991-2151 610 Siano Lp – Good corner location for this 1978 manu- factured home. Single-car garage, fenced backyard and carport. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, spacious living and dining areas, and master with it’s own bath. Recently painted inside plus new vinyl floors. $113,000. #2433-15493162 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 Ocean Dunes Ladies Association Tuesday May 5, 2015 18-HOLE COMPETITION GAME: GROSS & NET LOW GROSS: JEANETTE WINTERHALDER LOW NET: RENE PENGRA 2ND NET: JULIE RIPLEY KP#4: VONDA MAYWOOD; KP#16 JEANETTE WINTERHALDER Siuslaw News + 9 HOLE COMPETITION GAME: GROSS & NET LOW GROSS: ROSALIE JOHNSON LOW NET: KAY BUTLER B RIDGE Florence Bridge Club Pair Pct 6 60.00 2 57.50 1 50.00 3 50.00 4 32.50 Thursday Afternoon Pairs Session April 30, 2015 Scores after 5 rounds Average: 10.0 Section A Score Section Rank MPs 12.00 A 1 0.50(A) James Smith - Roberta Parker 11.50 A 2 0.35(A) John Weatherwax - David Gustafson 10.00 B 1/2 0.21(B) Anna Hendershot - Ken Hampsten 10.00 C 1/2 0.21(B) Lloyd Little - Marilyn Buchanan 6.50 B Doreen MacNeil - Louise Johns M EN ’ S G OLF Ocean Dunes men’s results Thursday, April 30, 2015 NET STAPLEFORD / INDIVIDUAL 1ST: RICK HARDWICK; 2ND: JERRY MULVEY; 3RD: WAYNE NOEL; 4TH: BOB KESSEL; 5TH: RICK WIDLUND; 6TH: LLOYD BAKER; 7TH: RON SCHREIBER; 8TH: FRED WUDELL KP#4 LLOYD BAKER;; KP#8 FRED WUDELL; KP #12 RICK WIDLUND; KP#16 LARRY JONES Florence Lions to host annual Bass Tournament in June Thurs.-Sat., 8am-4pm, Estate Sale. 5452 Bouchet Dr., just N of Laurel Bay Gardens. Garage/Moving Sale Fri-Sat May 8-9 9am-4pm 82804 Ocean Blvd., Westlake Freezers, housewares, fishing gear FREE garage sale signs 541-997-3441 with your ad VOICE YOUR OPINION! Write a Letter to the Editor: E DITOR @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM The Florence-Siuslaw Lions Club has announced its 32nd annual Elliott Fun Bass Tournament to be held June 6 and 7. Two-person teams will fish from boats on Siltcoos Lake from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 6, and from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, June 7. This is an open tournament that welcomes any anglers interested in friendly competi- tion. The cost of entering the tournament is $60 per team for early registration and $75 for registration on-site. Interested parties can contact Jerry Coffindaffer at 541-997-8108 or Mark Meyers at 541-999- 9104. There is a 49-team limit. The tournament is headquar- tered at Ada Fishing Camp. Weigh-ins are at noon and 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. on Sunday. All fish are released back into the lake. The last practice day is Saturday, May 30. Trophies are awarded for the first 10 places in the tourna- ment, as well as in the cate- gories of “Saturday Big Fish,” “Sunday Big Fish,” “Women’s Tournament Big Fish,” and “Youth Big Fish.” Optional Big Fish Pools and Option Pool also are available. During these two days, teams are treated to a chili lunch. In addition, the Lions Club is offering its famous hamburgers and hot dogs at its food booth. Tickets for a fundraiser Cape Perpetua guided birding hike today YACHATS — In observance of the 22nd annual International Migratory Bird Day, Cape Perpetua staff will be leading a birding hike at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, from the Visitor Center, 2400 S. Highway 101. Hikers will learn about local and migratory birds that inhab- it the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, while exploring this year’s Bird Day theme: “Restore Habitat, Restore Birds.” The one-hour hike along gently sloped trails will be led by retired chief park ranger and volunteer naturalist Michael Noack. Participants will also learn ways they can make their own yards more appealing to birds through the practice of “naturescaping.” All levels of bird watchers are welcome. Participants should dress for variable coastal weather, wear comfortable shoes, carry water and bring a pair of binoculars, if they have them. Binoculars will be available to share as well. Attending the hikes is free, but a day-use fee or recreation pass is required within the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. For more information, call Visitor Center staff at 541-547- 3289. www.shoppelocal.biz