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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2015 © is brought to you by these participating sponsors: C YCLING GROUP FROM 3 C D OWN U NDER There’s no place like • Keep it fresh and local for the Kids in Florence! • Live Music on the Weekends Like us on Facebook so our Daily Specials pop up in your NEWS FEED 294 Laurel St. in Historic Old Town Florence 541-997-4886 COURTESY PHOTO Good Diet = Healthy Teeth If your child must snack, choose nutritious foods such as vegetables, low-fat yogurt, and low-fat cheese which are healthier and better for children’s teeth. This past Monday, May 11, a group of nine Australian cyclists ages 50 and over dipped their toes in the Pacific Ocean near Florence and embarked on a cross country trek taking them to Yorktown, Va., in an effort to raise funds for Wheelchiars for Kids. The group of friends converged in Florence from different parts of the world for the 10-week journey. The money raised will benefit children in Africa in need of rough-terrain wheelchairs. Celebrating 6 Years of offering the Florence Community Dental Care 541-997-3423 Dr. Chad Clement 1256 Bay St. Old Town Florence ATHLETE Cape Perp. to host wildflower walk OF THE WEEK Carissa Oliver Siuslaw H.S. Vintage Blue Warehouse ESTATE SALES - CONSIGNMENT THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN FLORENCE.... Thursday - Saturday 10-5 Sunday 11-4 80 Harbor Street 541-999-1159 Siuslaw News + Business Listings Coupons & More www.shoppelocal.biz © 2015 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 31, No. 23 Track & Field The sophomore thrower holds the longest throw in the 4A ranks so far this year in the discus… 124’ 5”. She got that in a victory at the Wally Ciochetti Invitational last week in Cottage Grove. In addition to being the top mark in the state this year, it’s also the fifth longest all time throw at Siuslaw. Oliver also set personal records in two other events in Cottage Grove, in the shot put: 34’ 5”; and in the javelin: 93’6”. Honorable Mention Josoph Dotson Joseph Dotson set the all-time Siuslaw record in the 300 interme- diate hurdles with a win in Cottage Grove. His time of 39.33 seconds moved him past Collin Cram who set the previous mark of 39.84 seconds in 2004. Dotson also moved up to number four on the all-time Siuslaw list in winning the 400 meters with a time of 50.78 seconds. Sponsored By: The Siuslaw News , KCST and The Sports Club Best For Hearing Oregon Box Lunch Reedsport Marine & Fabrication Foglio Drop Box Services Shoreline Customized Apparel Alan Twombly-H & R Block Central Coast Disposal Dana Rodet Construction County Transfer & Recycling River House J.L. Walker & Sons Excavating Dry Tech Carpet Cleaning Dutch Bros. Elson Shields Property Management Florence RV & Automotive Specialists Frank Romero 541 Designs Leisure Excavating Ultimate Pest Control Integrity Plumbing Lane Community College - Florence COURTESY PHOTO Chickweeds are just some of the wildflowers in bloom along Cape Perpetua. YACHATS — Wildflowers are in bloom at Cape Perpetua, and the public is invited to learn more about them. Join Siuslaw National Forest botanist Marty Stein on a wild- flower walk at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, from the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center, 2400 S. Highway 101. Stein will lead visitors on an hour-long, easy-to-moderate hike along the Giant Spruce Trail. He will identify local plants, discuss their biology, and share some of their native and traditional uses. The hike is free, but space is limited. Participants also should be aware that a day-use fee or recreation pass is required within the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. For more information or to RSVP, contact Visitor Center staff at 541-547-3289. Marine Reserves launches new photo contest Do you like walking on the beach, watching seabirds, or just enjoying the views of the Oregon coast? You can share how you connect with Oregon’s marine reserves and special places by submitting a photo to “The Sea That Feeds Us,” a photo contest hosted by the Oregon Marine Reserves Partnership and Oviewfinder. The contest, which ends October 15, 2015, is a great way for anyone to share their connection with Oregon’s five marine reserves and nine pro- tected areas by submitting a photo online. “Oregon’s marine reserves mean many things to people, so we created this photo con- test to give Oregonians an opportunity to share how they connect with these special places,” said OMRP co-chair Pete Stauffer. “Anyone can take a picture to convey their connection with our marine reserves.” The five marine reserves are Cape Falcon, Cascade Head, Otter Rock, Cape Perpetua and Redfish Rocks. The three cate- gories of photo submissions include landscapes, people and fish and wildlife, with prizes will be awarded in all three categories. Submit a photo to Oregon’s first marine reserve photo con- test. Prizes will be awarded in October. Viks Buyers Incentive $1,000 Closing Cost + Washer & Dryer For acceptable offer by May 29 th , 2015 Brand New Home built by Goss Construction. Three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1736 sq. ft. home with attached 2-car garage, open floorplan and vaulted ceilings. Beautiful finish work and lots of parking & storage. $239,000 List #657/15020119 Located at 1649 23 rd Street, Florence OR 97439 Open House Hours: 10 am to 2 pm 1870 HWY 126, SUITE A * PO BOX 3040, FLORENCE, OR 97439 CALL US TOLL FREE: 866-967-7653 WWW.JIMHOBERG.COM from 1C at home to host North Bend for a doubleheader and the final game of the league season. First pitch for game one goes out at 3 p.m., followed by the nightcap about 5 p.m. On the softball diamond, the Lady Viks lost both of their games to the Bruins, opening with a 10-0 shutout. But in game two, Siuslaw rallied hard in the seventh inning, posting seven runs before falling to Brookings in a narrow loss, 10-9. Friday, the Lady Viks will wrap up their season on the road at North bend for a dou- bleheader beginning at 3 p.m. Voice Your Opinion! EDITOR@ THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM
