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NED HICKSON , SPORTS EDITOR ❘ 541-902-3523 ❘ SPORTS @ THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM SATURDAY EDITION ❘ AUGUST 5, 2017 ❘ SECTION B Siuslaw News Sports & Recreation Local junior golfer wins two-day OJG tourney S PORTS Calendar UPCOMING Competing in the Oregon Junior Golf association’s two-day tourna- ment July 13 and 14 at Cross Creek and Michelbook golf courses, 10- year-old Florence resident Ryan Klampe won the two-day tournament with first-place finishes both days. • AUG. 5 GOLF TOURNEY C OOL AT C OAST O CEAN D UNES 10 A . M . AT THE Ryan Klampe, 10, shot a 40 and 41 over the course of two days of Oregon Junior Golf competi- tion in mid July. • AUG. 7-10 SHS FOOTBALL A NNUAL KIDS CAMP H ANS P ETERSEN F IELD K THRU 4 TH GRADE : NOON TO 1:30 P . M . 5 TH THRU 8 TH GRADE 3 TO 5 P . M . COURTESY PHOTO Special Olympians to roll soon B Y N ED H ICKSON • AUG. 12 VIKING CUP GOLF SCRAMBLE AT O CEAN D UNES 9 A . M . T IDE T ABLE Entrance Siuslaw River High Tide Aug. 5 12:13am / 5.6 11:21pm/ 7.1 Aug. 6 12:47am/ 5.9 Low Tide 5:44am / -0.3 5:32pm/ 2.6 6:20am / -0.6 6:12pm/ 2.4 Aug. 7 12:01am / 7.2 6:55am / -0.8 1:21pm / 6.0 6:51pm / 2.1 Aug. 8 12:39am / 7.2 1:53pm / 6.2 7:28am / -0.9 7:30pm / 1.9 Aug. 9 1:18am / 7.2 2:26pm / 6.4 8:02am/ -0.8 8:10pm/ 1.7 Aug. 10 1:58am / 7.0 3:00pm/ 6.6 8:36am / -0.6 8:53pm / 1.4 Aug. 11 2:40am / 6.7 3:35pm / 6.7 9:11am/ -0.2 9:40pm/ 1.2 S IUSLAW N EWS 148 Maple St. Florence 541-997-3441 In the opener at Cross Creek in Dallas, Ore., Klampe shot a 40, with 1 birdie, 4 pars, 3 bogeys and 1 double bogey. Then, on day two at Michelbook in McMinnville, he shot a 41, sinking 1 birdie, 2 pars, 5 bogeys and 1 double bogey. Klampe, the son of Ron and Takako Klampe, is currently the youngest member at Ocean Dunes Golf Links. Siuslaw News W hen Linda Stent moved from Paris, Texas, to Florence, she left behind a thriving Special Olympics bowling program with 40 participants ranging in age from six to 21 years old and older. In addition to a wide range of ages, the program also includ- ed members with an equally diverse range in intellectual and cognitive ability. In fact, anyone who has been identified by a medical profes- sional as living with those chal- lenges is eligible to participate in Special Olympics. It’s a program that Stent has been working to establish and expand in Florence since 2014. “It’s a great opportunity for them to stay active on a regular basis,” Stent said of participants in the program, which begins Aug. 29. Practices are held each Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Holiday Bowl in Florence. In addition to encouraging physical exercise and building self-confidence, the program also helps develop social skills NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS and integration in a fun and Florence’s Special Olympics’ fourth bowling season begins Aug. 29 and is free to accepting atmosphere. There’s no cost to join Special anyone age 6 and older who meets the program’s cognitive disability criteria. Olympics programs, and no fees “The Men’s Club has been very sup- sponsors, other Special Olympics to practice or compete. All costs are covered through public donations that portive,” said Stent, who is hoping to sports could find a home in Florence, go toward covering costs for practice increase the number of participants in providing developmentally disabled and tournament participation fees, the program, which currently has five. residents of all ages opportunities to lodging and food when traveling, and “There are a lot of individuals here in participate in events throughout the Florence and the surrounding area who year. team shirts. Volunteers are required to pass a For the Florence program, the St. could benefit from this and other Mary Our Lady of the Dunes’ Men’s Special Olympics programs. Our bowl- background check and complete a Club has been a continuous donor since ing program is just a start.” With enough volunteer coaches and See OLYMPIANS 2B the program began four years ago. B RONCOS “Time Out” B Y L LOYD L ITTLE Retired teacher, coach and game official (With more than 55 years as an athlete, coach, official, parent and specta- tor, I’ve gained some insights and perspectives regarding athletics. In this weekly column, I share what I’ve learned about sports from these multiple points of view.) H igh school athletes need to be bigger, faster and stronger to achieve real success in college. They also need versatili- ty. More colleges and pro- fessional teams are select- ing the best athletes avail- able and are recognizing the changing responsibilities of position players in team sports. Over the last decade, there has been a gradual but undeniable shift in recruit- ing at the college level and drafting at the professional level. See TIMEOUT 2B On the Bite A WEEKLY FISHING REPORT FOR THE LOCAL REGION www.dfw.state.or.us/RR MID COAST LAKES Olalla Reservoir has been stocked with over 50 surplus summer steelhead from the Siletz Falls trap, so far this season. These fish get fairly active in the lake and offer a unique fishing experience. Once in the lake they are considered “trout” and do See FISHING 3B SET TO ROLL IN FOR ANNUAL NORTHWEST ROUNDUP The Northwest Bronco Roundup 2017 returns to Florence Aug. 16 to 19. This annual event features the 1966- 77 Ford Bronco Show and Shine at Three Rivers Casino Resort on Saturday, Aug. 19, a cruise through Historic Old Town Florence and adventures in the Oregon dunes. Bronco participants also plan a yearly canned food donation to Florence Food Share. Broncos will ride the dunes each morning of the roundup, including a Ford Broncos from 1966-77 will “round up” in Florence Aug. 16 to 19 for an annual gathering and to cruise in the dunes. special evening beach cruise sponsored by Tom’s Bronco Parts. They will meet at the Goose Pasture Staging Area on South Jetty Road. 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