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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JUNE 3 2017 SHS alumni Dotson claims second at NAIA Southern Oregon sopho- more and Siuslaw High School alumni Joseph Dotson gave an All-America effort May 26 at the midway point of the NAIA Outdoor Championships. Competing in SOU’s only finals of Day 2, Dotson jumped three spots in the final decathlon discipline for run- ner-up honors with 6,732 points. Dotson, who last year placed fifth in the decathlon, started the day in ninth place. On the comeback trail he established new personal bests in the 110-meter hurdles (16.20) and the javelin throw (162-0), and posted qualifying marks in the discus and pole vault. The clincher for Dotson was the 1,500-meter finale. In fifth place and 122 points behind second, he made up 125 points with a time of 4:22.18 — a PR by more than five seconds. Third-place Winston Lawson of Vanguard finished three points behind Dotson 2017 Salmon Run to host kick-off meeting The Salmon Run, a 5K run and 3K walk, will be held again this year on Saturday, Aug. 26. Organizers are looking for interested persons and volun- teers to assist with this effort. A kick-off meeting will be held Thursday, June 8, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at the Siuslaw Watershed Council conference room, 10868 East Mapleton Rd., in Mapleton. This run commemorates Shiloh Forest Sundstrom (1981-2015), a PhD candidate in Geography at Oregon State University, cattle manager at Rock Creek Ranch in Deadwood, a Program Director at the Siuslaw Institute and a vocal advocate for conserva- tion solutions in the Siuslaw watershed and abroad. While working for SWC 11 years ago, Sundstrom created The Siuslaw Salmon Run as a fun and fundraising event. With the encouragement of his fami- ly, SWC revived the run last year in his honor as The Salmon Run/Walk and Celebration. Last year, there were 74 par- ticipants. The goal for 2017 is to have more than 100 entrants. Come help plan this year’s event or call 541-268-3044 for more information. Thompson receives All-Academic nod for second time COURTESY PHOTO Joseph Dotson and came in 19 seconds behind him in the 1,500. The other two individuals Dotson passed were 16-plus seconds back. Dotson beat out Cascade Conference champion Seth Gretz of Oregon Tech (who placed fifth) for the first time in four head-to-head battles. Dotson is SOU’s first sec- ond-place finisher in the decathlon since Ross Kennedy in 1996 and 1997. A school-record 16 Oregon State baseball student-athletes have earned Pac-12 All- Academic honors, the confer- ence announced last week. The Beavers lead the confer- ence with three First-Team selections, including Siuslaw High School graduate Jake Thompson. The red-shirt junior also received Pac-12 All- Acadenic First-Team recogni- tion last year. To be eligible, student-ath- letes must have a 3.0 GPA or higher, and position players Siuslaw alumni and OSU pitcher Jake Thompson went 12-0 on the mound for the 49-4 Beavers, which is heading to the mationals for a chance to reach the College World Series. COURTESY PHOTO must have participated in at least 50 percent of their team’s regular-season contests. Thompson, who is majoring in economics, is also a CoSIDA Academic All-District 8 First Teamer. In addition, on Friday, Thompson received First Team Academic All-American hon- ors during a week that also included nods for First Team All American and First Team Pac 12 for his performance on the mound. During the regular season, Thompson was undefeated on the mound, going 12-0, striking out 96 batters and posting a 1.31 ERA in 103 innings of pitching. Annual Surfriders’ youth surfing competition June 17 Let me Showcase your property. Amy Johnson Broker, CSA 541 999-7875 3 B Highway 36 #3001 – Waterfront year round, 1.78 acres in Deadwood. Perfect spot to get away and enjoy fishing at the water’s edge or just come play. Water, power and septic would need developed. Property on both sides of Hwy. $29,900. #2608-16093975 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 Deadlines for press releases and news items are by noon Mondays and Thursdays. Email them to: P RESS R ELEASES @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM . N EWPORT — The Surfrider Foundation’s Newport, Siuslaw and Portland Chapters have announced they will be hosting the ninth annual Otter Rock ’n’ Roll Youth Surf Competition and Beach Cleanup Challenge in celebration of International Surfing Day. Observed globally, International Surfing Day cel- ebrates the sport of surfing and helps raise awareness about issues facing our ocean, waves and beaches. The Otter Rock n Roll will take place Saturday, June 17, at Otter Rock/Devil’s Punchbowl State Park from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. An age-18-and- under youth surf contest, the event is open to surfers of all From Baby to Graduate (it seemed like just a few short years) 8th Grade, High School or College ~ Grad’s Name ~ School Birth Date: skill levels, is family-friendly and welcomes the general beachgoing public. Event pre-registration is $25 at www.otterrockan- droll.com. Space is limited so sign up early to reserve a spot. Beach registration is $35 and closes at 8 a.m. All participants will receive an event T-shirt and prizes from local sponsors. There will be beach games and activ- ities throughout the day including a special beach cleanup challenge, where youth can compete for differ- ent prizes through various stewardship activities. From the no-experience necessary beginner division with lessons and the parent with child division to the more competitive 13-15 and 16-18 year old divisions (both boys and girls), there is something here for all water and beach lovers. Otter Rock n Roll began nine years ago in celebration of International Surfing Day, which is officially observed on June 20 uniting surfers from around the world to cele- brate the sport of surfing and give back to our ocean, waves and beaches through steward- ship activities. “This is a great opportunity to engage in ocean steward- ship, physical activity and family friendly competition. No surf experience is required — just a desire to enjoy the sport of surfing” said Vince Pappalardo of the Surfrider Newport Chapter and organiz- er of the event. Sponsors include: Russo Surfboards, Murdy Surfboards, Pura Vida Surf Shop, Eon Graphic Design, Warm Currents, Ocean Pulse , Ossie’s Surf Shop, Moment Surf Company, Gorge Performance Surf Shop, Safari Town Surf Shop, Lincoln City Surf Shop, Xcel, Sanuk, Reef, Cascade Coast Solar, Figaro’s Pizza, Chowder Surf Co., Inn At Otter Crest, Bike Newport and Dutch Brothers. Pre-registration is $25 online at otterrockandroll.com by June 14. Beach Registration on the day of the event is $35, and closes at 8 a.m. No exceptions. SWC announces dates for hands-on summer camp The Siuslaw Watershed Council has announced its summer camp dates for stu- dents entering fourth grade through high school. This year, SWC is offering one camp for these age groups on June 26 through 29. Eligible students are encour- aged to be a part of exploring the Siuslaw watershed’s many rivers, streams, and lakes. During the camp partici- pants travel throughout the Siuslaw Watershed learning about plants, animals, water and land. Classes focus on the restora- tion work that is being done to keep the watershed healthy. Campers will get a chance to make a difference by doing hands-on restoration work. Also highlighted are some of the unique recreation opportu- nities in the watershed such as stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing and sandboarding The cost to attend the SWC Camp is $75 from June 26 through 29 and scholarships are available. Registration packets are available on our website at siuslaw.org/camps. Those interested may also contact the SWC office at 541- 268-3044 to request a packet. Siuslaw Watershed Camps are made possible with funding from Siuslaw National Forest Stewardship, Western Lane Community Foundation, in partnership with Siuslaw School District, and through private donations. 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Just bring in or mail, with the coupon below, your graduate’s favorite baby picture along with a current picture to be published side by side on June 7th. What a special way to show off that graduate that you are so proud of! Please attach a self-addressed envelope for picture return. Enclose Check for $35.00 and mail to “Baby to Graduate Review” Siuslaw News P.O. Box 10 Florence, OR 97439 Grad’s Name:___________________________________ School:________________________________________ Birth Date:______________________________________ Annual Ocean Dunes Estates Yard Sale Munsel Lake Rd Sat 6/3 9am-3pm Lg “Snow Village” collection, 2014 Mustang Conv. Sauna, golf cart, & much more. Fri 6/2 9am-2pm 87928 Limpit Lane Multi-Family, household, rock collection, jewelry, quilting stuff & much more. Fri 6/2 9am-3pm Sat 6/3 8am-3pm 269 Ivy St Household items, yard art, & tools Snow Village. Sale, my complete collection of 85 major pcs., plus many accessories. 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