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6 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015 Top dogs race 17 dachsunds competed in Oktoberfest’s Wiener Dog Races in Florence B Y C HANTELLE M EYER Siuslaw News A n estimated 300 peo- ple gathered along the sidelines of the Wiener Dog Races at the Florence Events Center (FEC), held dur- ing Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 3. The third annual event, also known as the Dachsund Derby, had 17 canine participants ranging in age from puppy to adult. The races were new to some dogs, like the puppies in the opening race who just wanted to play. An event organizer finally had to enter the track and guide the last racers to the finish line. Jesika Kaczenski, of Swisshome, and her puppy Ralphie took first place, fol- lowed by Dan Lyons’ Gilligan, of Coos Bay. For other, older dogs, the race was not a “new trick.” Last year’s Grand Champion Ellie, a member of Steve Smoley’s family here in Florence, returned to defend her title. She received second in the “teen” age division. Mike Wrigley and his fami- ly’s dachsund Sophie took Sachi Wrigley, of Roseburg, holds Sophie, this year’s grand champion and win- ner of the “teen” race cate- gory in the Wiener Dog Races. Besides winning two trophies, Sophie also got to take her picture in the BeauxBooth photo booth inside Oktoberfest. first place over Ellie. Sophie went on to be the overall winner of the entire races. In the adult category, Scout, owned by Carrie Hogan of Florence, won first place. Becky Gulseth’s Peanut, of Myrtle Point, won second. This year’s race featured fine fall weather and an extended race track. Dave Petersen, husband of event organizer Jeanna Petersen, hand-milled the fence boards that lined the track. The increased size meant more spectators could watch the races. “The Wiener Dog Races were great,” said Florence Mayor Joe Henry. “I never envisioned that being mayor would be this much fun and have this much excitement.” FEC Marketing Specialist Jennifer Connor said although many of the race spectators attended Oktoberfest, more than 100 people came just to the Wiener Dog Races. This year’s sponsors includ- ed Siuslaw News, Chad E. Clement, D.D.S., OregonFast. net, Florence Sweepers, Wel- come to Florence, Dan Lofy Construction, Potter’s Tire and Automotive Repair, Beach- Bum Doggie Resort, True Cut Engraving and Trophies, A&W Family Restaurant and Rick Dreiling with History Hounds. Sponsors also provided priz- es for the raffles, ribbons for second place and trophies for all four categories. Look for the Wiener Dog Races at the 2016 Oktoberfest. PHOTOS BY CHANTELLE MEYER/SIUSLAW NEWS 240 HOURS Is your family prepared? 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