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2 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2017 Keep children safe around water May is National Water Safety Month, a good time for parents to consider teaching their children how to swim. The American Academy of Pediatrics supports swimming lessons for most children 4 years and older. Water safety classes can also reduce the risk of drowning in younger chil- dren, the pediatrics group reports, but advises that because children develop at different rates, not all will be ready to swim at the same age. The Pediatric Academy cites several water-safety tips for parents, including: • Never — even for a moment — leave small chil- dren alone or in the care of another young child while in bathtubs, pools, spas or wad- ing pools or near irrigation ditches or standing water. • Empty water from buckets and other containers immedi- ately after use. • To prevent drowning in toilets, young children should not be left alone in the bath- room. • Closely supervise children in and around water. With infants, toddlers and weak swimmers, an adult should be within an arm’s length. With older children and bet- ter swimmers, an adult should be focused on the child and not distracted by other activities. Bath seats cannot substitute for adult supervision. • If children are in out-of- home child care, ask about exposure to water and the ratio of adults to children. • If you have a pool, install a four-sided fence that is at least 4-feet high to limit access to the pool. The fence should be hard to climb (not chain-link) and have a self-latching, self- closing gate. Families may consider pool alarms and rigid pool covers as additional layers of protection, but neither can take the place Stables offering Adult Riding Club of a fence. • Parents, caregivers and pool owners should learn CPR. • Do not use air-filled swim- ming aids (such as inflatable arm bands) in place of life jackets. They can deflate and are not designed to keep swim- mers safe. • All children should wear a life jacket when riding in a boat. Small children and non- swimmers should also wear one at water’s edge, such as on a river bank or pier. “When Ellie finally swims, she realizes that learning some- thing new is wonderful and if you give it a try, you can do anything you wish,” Hales says. “This is a lesson I hope all children will take to heart, not only when learning to swim, but also when facing any challenge that comes their way.” With the success of its recent Adult Riding Club, C&M Stables will continue the pro- gram with a new summer ses- sion. The program includes a 2- hour ride during each of the months of June, July and August. The 2 hour rides will follow the trail and beach, with a 30-minute orientation before the first ride. Members who are interested in learning how to groom and saddle their horses as a part of the experience are welcome to come 30 minutes before each ride. The Riding Club is open to riders age 18 years or older, and no previous riding experi- ence is necessary. For more information, call 541-997-7540. eening Special Scr at the EEN FAIR R G E C N E R FLO MAY 6TH AT 1PM nts Center e v E e c n e r Flo $ 3 ADMISSION AT THE DOOR OR Huff from 1B “It was well out of his comfort zone,” Wartnik said. “The rules are very different and many of the moves that work in freestyle don’t work to your advantage in Greco.” For example, wrestlers aren’t allowed to lunge at an oppo- nent’s legs in Greco-style wrestling as you can in freestyle. Still, Huff managed to battle back from an early loss and into consolation, where he faced Sparks once again but fell short — but still high enough to finish third in the 120-pound division. Huff’s performance this sea- son has qualified him for the Junior Nationals in Fargo, N.D. this summer. Assuming he isn’t in Russia. “Richard is wrestling at the level of some of Siuslaw’s very best wrestlers,” said Wartnik. “Nicky Lutz, David Mann, Jeremy Bernhardt — and people have taken notice.” Among those who have taken notice is the International Wrestling Cultural Exchange Program, which invited Huff to travel to Russia this summer for 11 days of wrestling against opponents from around the world. “It’s going to be an amazing experience,” Wartnik said of Huff. “He’s a truly quality person that has worked very hard and is reaping the benefits of that hard work.” FREE ENTRY WITH A DONATION FOR THE MAPLETON FOOD SHARE. Sponsored by Florence Master Recyclers A weekly roundup of shopping, savings and doings around town. Vanessa West, Broker 3.16 AC, 2BD, 1BA, 1093SQFT, MLS# 17599601, $175,000 Windermere/ Florence Real Estate 3757 Hwy 101, Suite A Florence, OR 97439 Beautiful country home and plenty of room for your horses. Over 3 acres, Fruit trees, chicken coop, small barn, and a late 80’s horse corral. Creek front and access. House is in need of some updating and TLC. Only a 35 minute drive to beach and 45 min to Eugene. 2 bed, 1 bath, with 2 additions including a bonus room not included in Sqft . Detached garage-shop. Windermere Real Estate / Lane County Cel1: (541)999-9778 • Offi ce:(541)997-5926 • Fax: (541)997-5992 vwest@windermere.com • vanessawest.withwre.com I WILL HEAR BETTER THIS YEAR • Full Diagnostic Hearing Testing • Hearing Aid Fitting, Repair, and Service • The Only Doctors of Audiology in Florence Call Today to Schedule Your Appointment 541.991.4475 FLORENCE 1525 12th St, Ste 2 HEARING ASSOCIATES of Florence HearingAssociatesOfFlorence.com 13430 HWY 36, Swiss Home Fisherman’s Paradise- over 200ft of Lake Creek frontage. 3 bed/ 2 bath. Large upstairs bedrooms. Covered front and back porch. Detached oversized double car garage+ shop approx. 2,400 sq. ft . w/ additional storage/ or possible apartment. Plenty of room for all your toys. MLS# 17360521 $269,000 Vanessa West, Broker Windermere/ Florence Real Estate 3757 Hwy 101, Suite A Florence, OR 97439 1625 12th Street | Florence, Oregon 541-997-5926 windermere.com Windermere/Florence Real Estate Cel1: (541)999-9778 • Offi ce:(541)997-5926 • Fax: (541)997-5992 vwest@windermere com • vanessawest withwre com
