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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 3 C Upcoming eclipse this August means being prepared Eclipse 2017 means area residents need to be ready, advises the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT): Arrive early; stay put; leave late. Oregon will be the first state where you can view the total solar eclipse crossing America Monday, Aug. 21. For about two and half hours, daytime will gradually yield to dusk — and to dark- ness for about two minutes — as the moon passes in front of the sun. Given the location of this summer’s eclipse within the continent, experts are predict- ing the largest human migra- tion within a single day in the history of the planet as specta- tors travel to view the event. ODOT is planning ahead to keep Oregon moving, and encourage residents to do the same. An estimated 1 million visi- tors are coming to Oregon to view this celestial spectacle. That many people — about a quarter of the state’s entire population — will have a huge impact on highways, gasoline supplies and other basic needs. What you do to plan ahead will make or break your eclipse-viewing experience. • Expect delays: Traffic backups are inevitable. Preparation ensures a good time for visitors and residents alike. • Expect traffic changes: Normal travel paths may be disrupted. Communities may close streets to through traffic or ban left or right turns to keep traffic moving, especially around venues with many visi- tors. • Be prepared: If traveling, plan for your basic needs such as food, water, gas for the car and bath- room breaks in case you’re stuck in traffic. If friends or family are coming to visit, warn them to “Drive Healthy:” Arrive early, stay put during the eclipse and leave late after- wards, in case everyone else jumps on our highways all at once. Remember: all travelers have a shared responsibility to stay safe. • Stock up early: Food, prescription medica- tions, water and gasoline may be hard to obtain if you don’t get them early. You’ll be ready and stores can restock for our visitors. • Do what you can to help: Can you work from home or flex your work schedule when your local roads are full? Avoid roads being used to get people in or out of a local event. Ride your bicycle when possible, to avoid congestion. • Look out for each other: This is a rare opportunity but it brings potential hazards. We all must do our part to be prepared. You may see travel- ers unfamiliar with the area. Be friendly, helpful and patient. For more information on the eclipse, visit traveloregon.com /trip-ideas/oregon-stories/ eclipse/ or eclipse2017.nasa. gov. NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS Little league players from throughout the region will participate in three days of baseball at Miller Park this weekend. Baseball from 1C Saturday’s opening cere- monies will include a fire truck and crew from Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue, who will raise the flag on the ladder truck as the National Anthem is played just before 8 a.m. In addition, the snack shack will be open and serving items from the grill, as well as snacks and cold drinks. Admission to the tournament is free to spectators all weekend. Games on Saturday will be played from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with Sunday’s game schedule running from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. as well. S CORES & S TANDINGS B RIDGE Florence Bridge Club Thursday Afternoon Pairs Session June 8, 2017 Scores after 5 rounds Average: 25.0 Section A Pair Pct Score Section Rank MPs 6 63.0 31.5 A 1 0.60(A) G. Farman - J. Reisner 2 54.0 27.0 A 2 0.42(A) J. Weatherwax - J. Smith 1 50.0 25.0 B 1 0.32(B) A. Hendershot - B. Rozaire-Brown 4 48.0 24.0 C 2 0.22(B) D. Gustafson - M. Weiss 5 46.0 23.0 C L. Little - K. Hampsten 3 39.0 19.5 B D. MacNeil - K. Klindtworth Brought to you by this newspaper in partnership with PUBLIC NOTICES Always in your newspaper: Now in your inbox, too. NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS Siuslaw’s leading scorer last season, Trent Reavis, will be among those representing the Vikings during this weekend’s three- day Oregon Dunes Basketball Tournament at Siuslaw High School, June 16-18. Games begin Friday at noon. Tourney I f n o b o d y k n o w s w h a t ’ s g o i n g o n , n o b o d y c a n d o a n y t h i n g a b o u t i t . That Th T h at at’s ’ s w hy ’s y w e ke e ep e p sa s ay a y in ing g y ourr l loc ocal al and s ta tate te g ovv er e nm m en n t shou sh h ou o u l ld d k eep e e p ee p u bl pu b is ishi hing ng g t the heir ir p pub ub b lil i c no noti ticess in n t the he n newsp spap aper er.. 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Dealer preview Thursday call Christine Duwell 541-999-5594. younger kids in the community will be able to come watch bas- ketball and get excited about the sport,” he said, which is why anyone age 18 and younger can come watch the three-day tournament for free. A big part of making that happen was the financial spon- sorship provided by the Siuslaw Boosters Club. “We would have had a very difficult time making this hap- pen without the Boosters,” said Perry, who joined forces with Siuslaw cheerleaders’ coach Diane Conlee, whose team members are helping run the tournament along with other volunteers. The tournament kicks off Friday with Siuslaw taking on Far West League rival North Bend at noon. Other games will Let Paul show you a new car or truck. Stop by today! 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 be played throughout the day, including games at 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 7:30 p.m., when Siuslaw plays another FWL rival, Marshfield. Elmira will take on Coquille in the final game of the night, at 8:15 p.m. On Saturday, games begin at 9 a.m., with Harrisburg facing Pacific, and continue every 45 minutes. Siuslaw will have two games on Saturday, at noon against Sisters and at 6:45 p.m. against North Eugene. Sunday, games continue at 9:45 a.m., with Waldport bat- tling Eddyville. Pacific plays Siuslaw at 1:45 p.m., with the Viks hosting North Bend for a re-match at 5:15 p.m. for the final game of the tournament. Admission for ages 19 and older is $3 per day, with an average of 20 games a day being played between varsity and JV teams. For those seeking a basket- ball fix following the close of the NBA championships Monday night, this weekend Siuslaw High School will be the place to get it.
