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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016 3 C Local Coast Guard participates in Torch Run M embers of Coast Guard Station Siuslaw River partic- ipated in part of the nationwide Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) last week. On July 5, they received the Flame of Hope from members of Coast Guard Station Umpqua River, located in Winchester Bay, and the torch was later passed to members of Station Yaquina Bay, located in Newport. Each year local, state, feder- al and military law enforcement members carry the torch across the country to raise awareness for Special Olympics. The LETR engages law enforcement personnel to champion the acceptance and inclusion of those with intellec- tual disabilities, through athlet- ic empowerment and participa- tion. This leg of the run went from south of the Siuslaw River Bridge to Fred Meyer on Highway 101 and was escorted by a Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue engine for the three- mile trek. The torch made its way inland to the 2016 Summer State Games in Newberg on July 9. “This event gives the crew an excellent opportunity to partner PHOTOS BY DEBORAH HELDT CORDONE U.S. Coast Guard Station Siuslaw River members take part in the Law Enforcement Torch Run on July 5. with local response agencies and the community to demonstrate support to the athletes competing in the Special Olympics,” said Senior Chief Petty Officer Tim Tregoning, commanding officer, Station Siuslaw River. “We par- ticularly enjoy the camaraderie and look forward to the Law Enforcement Torch Run every year.” —Submitted by Deborah Heldt Cordone, Auxiliarist USCG Kiwanis announces winners of annual July Fourth Duck Race Florence Kiwanis Club’s 19th annual “Great Florence Duck Race” ran on the Siuslaw River on July 4. Only 2,000 tickets were available and all proceeds from the race stay in the community for scholarships and helping area children. The winners of the prizes , including gift certificates, are: Two paintings, “Peasant Children” — Jim Smith Anchor Pier Lodge, Oregon Coast Aquarium, tour and Mo’s Restaurant — Glenda Ryall Oregon Jamboree — Jennifer Taylor Has it been 5 years or more since your tank was pumped? Then it’s time! Call us to today to schedule an appointment. Adobe Resort — Steve Skidmore Ray Wells rock — R&R King Logging Ocean Dunes Golf Links — Asher Sheruin Oregon Coast Aquarium, tour and Mo’s Restaurant — Steve Crowe Coastal Fitness certificate — Copeland Lumber Les Schwab Tire Center certificate — Fred Calosso Pro Lumber certificate — Deb Lamb City Lights Cinemas mem- bership — Jane Eby On Your Feet With A Splash certificate — Dina Pavlis On Your Feet With A Splash certificate — Susan Gutierrez Mo’s Restaurant — Kelly Rivas Mo’s Restaurant — Jeff Noonan Ron’s Paint certificate — Isreal Leon Siuslaw Glass and Mirror certificate — Linda Aurich Beachcomber Pub. — Jim Brandt Krab Kettle Market certifi- cate — June Sathe Tony’s Garage certificate — R&R King Logging Bob’s Fishin’ Barn rod and reel — Copeland Lumber Ken Ware Chevrolet North Bend certificate — Craig Sanders Ken Ware Chevrolet North Bend certificate — Clara Kuhn Bay Street Grill — Jeff Barrett Shippin’ Shack certificate — John Newsum Angie’s Alterations certifi- cate — Jeanne Kimball Abby’s Pizza — Gary Rose Silver Sand Dollar certifi- cate — Dick Shores Bridgeport Market certifi- cate — Tammy Easter 1285 Restobar Restaurant — Carol Shaw Los Compadres Restaurant — R&R King Logging Florence In Bloom florist certificate — Vicky Bowden Premier Landscaping cer- tificate — Three Rivers Casino Resort Copeland Lumber certifi- cate — Clara Kuhn Rosa’s Cantina — Zachary Neuroth McDonald’s — Alva Bracey McDonald’s — Janet Engel Ixtapa Restaurant — Alicia Spooner City Lights Cinemas gift pass — Joe VanPelt City Lights Cinemas gift pass — Anna Hendrickson A&W Drive-In — Fred Colosso A&W Drive-In — Gary Rose A&W Drive-In — Jodie Cole Jam the “sandboard.com domain name. “Within a week, I had peo- ple finding us and asking ques- tions about how to get started.” Beale credits the Internet with propelling the sport’s legitimacy by allowing enthusiasts from around the world to establish rules and structure to the sport and competition. “Before that, it was all a very informal thing,” explains Beale, who has traveled the world as an ambassador of the sport. “We were pioneering the sport every step of the way because whatev- er we were doing, it had never been done before.” The creation of Dune Riders International, the worldwide gov- erning body of the sport, set guidelines, rules and a format for all sandboarding competitions to follow. In addition, each country participating in world competi- tions has a director, including two in the U.S., and one each in Peru, Chile, Egypt, South Africa, Spain and France. Each sanctioned competition allows sandboarders to earn points. At the end of the world tour, the sandboarder with the most of points wins. What makes the Sand Master Jam so important? “It has three different competi- tions, and each one can earn as much as 10 points for the win- ner,” Beale explains. “Win all three, and you can have 30 points — which is huge.” Events include: Rail jam — Sandboarders slide onto a metal rail and ride it while performing stunts. Judges score on performance and diffi- culty. Slalom — Like Slalom skiing, sandboarders race down a dune face Slalom style for the fastest time. Sand drags — Sandboarders are pulled across the dunes by a dune buggy to achieve a top speed. The sandboarder with the fastest speed wins. Twenty-year-old Logan Livingston, the current co-U.S. Amateur champion and a Florence resident, hopes to defend his title this year and eventually claim the pro division title. His favorite event? “It’s a tie between the Slalom and drag,” says Livingston, who is an instructor at Sand Master Park, along with top pro-division contender Gabe Cruz, last year’s pro division winner of the Jam. “I love the speed of those events. “I’m not a big fan of the rails, though. I’m not sure anyone is,” he laughs. “We all want to go fast.” Saturday’s competition begins at Sand Master Park with the rails competition at 2 p.m. Events then move to Honeyman State Park for the Slalom and sand drag. “It’s going to be a good time, with some of the world’s best sandboarders,” says Beale. “It’s a great way to spend a sunny after- noon.” Admission for spectators is free. For more information, call Sand Master Park at 541-997- 6000. Check Saturday’s paper for a coupon good on your next service. 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