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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2020 | 9A SAND from page 1A tendrils of the labyrinth extend outwards. His team takes the swirls and curves that Dyke highlights on the sand and makes them deeper and connects them to hubs of shells, driftwood and other beach materials. After the design is drawn and raked to differenti- ate the flat sand from the paths, watchers become walkers and traverse the interconnected paths in a quiet, respectful manner. Dyke always begins the second stage of the “Cir- cles” process by saying a few words at the start of the walk. These are usual- ly short and simple, ask- ing walkers to protect and appreciate the beauty and bounty of Planet Earth. The words are few, but the impact they have on the crowds is amazing as peo- ple connect to a feeling of calmness and continuity. Dyke has spent a great deal of time thinking about the COVID emergency that is impacting all of the Oregon coastal towns where he creates his draw- ings, and is well aware that the need for a safe, worry free walk was central to the enjoyment people feel when participating in Cir- cles in the Sand. The events, which have gained in popularity and prominence over the years, have been on a hiatus, but the public demand for the FOLLOW US FOR THE LATEST NEWS /S IUSLAW N EWS @S IUSLAW N EWS T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM MARK BRENNAN/SIUSLAW NEWS Denny Dyke is the mastermind behind Circles in the Sand. He creates each unique labyrinth directly on the sand of coastal beaches. His team then helps to outline the designs before people can walk through. Hours: M-F, 8am-3pm 541-997-2422 drawings and accompany- ing walks continue to in- crease. In addition, the de- sire for the events at small coastal towns, not just in Oregon, made the need for a safe, updated process necessary. Dyke and his team have been coming to the beach- es by Driftwood Shores for the past three seasons and had concerns the pan- demic might prevent them from making the trip this year. “I thought about it for a quite a while and I was trying to figure out a way to do this safely, and what we decided to do was ex- tend the length of the lab- yrinth, making the path a little thinner and stretch- ing out the overall length of the labyrinth, making it less crowded and allowing people more room as they walk,” Dyke said. The concept of mind- JUST ENOUGH, INC. ful walking is one of the central elements of Circles in the Sand. Dyke and his team wanted to retain the qualities of thoughtfulness and appreciation of the earth of pre-COVID days and the extended trails make that more likely. Bethe Patrick is one of “Circles in the Sands” se- nior team members and has enjoyed the previous drawings done on the long, flat stretch of beach on the west side of the Driftwood Shores Resort. “We are excited to share our labyrinth walk with our neighbors to the north. Tides and time make this a sunset walk,” she said. “We have a full volunteer grooming staff set to assist us with highlighting the labyrinth path. There will be some fabulous shell and sand art accents.” The team expressed gratitude from its spon- sors Sand Master Park, the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce and Driftwood Shores Resort and Confer- ence Center, as well as its newest sponsors, Sea Lion Caves and Mo’s Seafood and Chowder. For more information, visit Circles in the Sand online at www.sandypath bandon.com. Let me Showcase your property. 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