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2B | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2020 | SIUSLAW NEWS HAVE FUN! BEACH SAFE! BEWARE THE SNEAKER WAVE They´re called sneaker waves because they appear without warning, often surging high up on the beach with d eadly force, and are impossible to predict. Sneaker waves also carry a large amount of sand that can saturate your clothes, weighing you down and making escape diffi cult if not impossible. How to play it safe: Never turn your back on the ocean. WATCH THOSE LOGS The ocean is strong enough to pick up even the biggest log and plop it down on top of you. Some logs may look small, but even the tiny ones can be waterlogged and weigh tons. How to play it safe: If you see a log in the surf or on wet sand, stay off it. RIP CURRENTS NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS Siuslaw’s batting and base running was much improved over last week’s season opener (April 13), with the Vikings doubling their scoring in Friday’s doubleheader against Elmira. Siuslaw from 1B “If we had those oppor- tunities where we felt we could be successful,” said O’Mara, “I wanted to try to implement some of that, too, which we did. There was definitely a fair amount of bunting and bunt-and- run type of plays going on.” The Vikings led until the fifth inning, when Elmira was able to pull ahead with 4 runs, putting them ahead 4-6 by the end of the inning. The Falcons shut Golf from 1B sanitizers throughout the course. In addition, golfers and volunteers will be required to wear masks while around the clubhouse, in carts and at snack stations. All volunteers will wear masks and gloves, all carts will be sanitized before and after the tournament, and extra carts will be on hand so that golfer will not have to “double up.” The tournament will again feature its signature putting contest along with a chance to win $5,000 sponsored by Florence Dental Clinic. Last year’s winner, Jim Renteria, will be back to defend his title. Johnston Motors has once again stepped up to sponsor a hole-in-one contest to win travel trail- er. Hyak has also returned to provide a barbecue lunch on hole 7. New this year is the Poker Run; teams will out the Viks for the remainder of the game while managing to score 5 more runs for an eventual 11-4 win over Siuslaw. Freshman Meika Shappell had a double which led to a run, and Edwards had 3 singles, hit- ting 75 percent. Freshman Ashley Hennessee also had 2 singles, going 2-for-3 at the plate. On defense, Overton had a stellar performance with two double plays in the second game, as well as a relayed throw from out- field for a tag at the plate. Overton had a total of 12 assists and 7 putouts for the evening. Senior second baseman Lizbeth Garcia-Galvan also excelled on defense, with 3 assists and 6 put- outs, including a double play for the evening. “Although there is a great deal of varsity level inexperience for the Vikings this season due to the loss of last year’s season and summer opportuni- ties,” explained O’Mara, “the Vikings are working incredibly hard to make up for lost time and be com- petitive on the diamond.” Moving forward, accord- ing to O’Mara, “Now it’s a measure of how well we can do against this team when we play them again.” The Lady Viks played last night (after press dead- lines) and will return to the diamond Friday, on the road at Marist for a dou- bleheader with the Spartans. First pitch goes out at 3 p.m. have an opportunity to play a 5-card stud game to win cash and prizes. The tournament is a four-person team format using the Calloway scor- ing method. Team fees are $360 if registered before May 1. Fees include green fees, carts, three putts in the putting contest, drinks, coffee, donuts, snacks and lunch. All players must be registered no later than May 14. Registration forms can be picked up and dropped off at Siu- slaw Outreach Services on 12th Street or at Flor- ence Golf Links. For more information, contact Bob Teter at 541- 997-2816 or Nik Remer at 541-997-1940. The Siuslaw Open has been raising funds to help needy individuals and families for the past 10 years. SOS provides advocacy for victims of domestic and/or sexual violence, homelessness preven- tion and intervention, emergency vouchers for clothing, food, showers, laundry, transportation, prescriptions, rent and utilities as well as self-suf- ficiency education pro- grams. In 2020, SOS provided aid to 2,568 individuals in the Siuslaw region. Tournament chair and SOS board president, Jus- tin Young said, “The suc- cess of this tournament is vital to helping SOS pro- vide critical services to our neighbors who are in crisis.” (across the bridge, turn by Best Western Pier Point Inn) HIGH WAVES CAN REACH YOU Tides and waves can sweep over rocks, jetties and headlands, knocking you off and carrying you out to sea. How to play it safe: Assume nothing is “high enough” and avoid exposed rocks, jetties and headlands during strong wave action (like during and after storms). BEWARE OF HIGH, STEEP CLIFFS HEADS UP On Siuslaw! Go Viks! Standing at the base of an Oceanside cliff can be dangerous, especially if it has an overhang. In some places, winter storms and high waves have eroded the shoreline, increasing the chance of collapse and slides. How to play it safe: Beware of falling rocks, and don´t climb on bluffs and eroding hillsides. Don´t walk along the base of cliffs unless absolutely necessary. This message sponsored by: 541-997-8474 3231 Hwy. 101 N, Florence copeland.doitbest.com Since 1983 Trapping Mole/Gopher Dead Animal Removal Honey Bee Removal Crawl Space Cleaning Exclusion Work Fumigation of Antiques and Commodities. (541) 997-4027 5292 Harvard, Florence • 541-590-3831 KNOW THE TIDES Incoming tides isolate rocks from headlands and the shore. Avoid the temptation of strolling out to an interesting rock without knowing when the tide rolls back in. Free tide tables are readily available at state park offi ces, information centers and many shops and motels. How to play it safe: Stay off rocks and small, enclosed beaches. Know when the tide is coming in by visiting the tidetable website at the Hatfi eld Marine Science Center http://weather.hmsc.oregonstate.edu/weather/ tides/tides.html Assume that all cliff edges are unstable. Wet trails or soft sand and earth can make for unstable footing. Rocks can be slippery even when it isn’t raining. How to play it safe: Make sure you wear proper footwear, and stick to the trails. Stay behind guard fences and railings, and don´t get too close to the edge. Insect & Pest Removal NOW G HIRIN Rip currents are strong currents of water that rush out to sea. They are stronger than even the best swimmer. These currents can swiftly sweep unwary beachcombers and waders off their feet and out to sea. Rip currents may appear as dark, choppy water. Any time you see debris and foam fl oating out to sea, chances are you have found a rip current. Avoid the area. How to play it safe: Parents keep your kids close when playing in the ocean. If caught in a rip current,don’t panic .Swim parallel to the beach until you are out of the current, then head for the beach. Be Safe! Be Cautious! Florence Police Department 541-997-3515 900 Greenwood St. Florence, OR 97439 FIRE WATER BIO We Love Our Viks & Sailors! 541-997-2422 Jim Hoberg, ABR, ABRM, CRS, GRI BROKER/OWNER “Open Daily” BOARD UP P HONE 541-997- SOLD (7653) F AX 541-997-7654 T OLL F REE 1-866-967-7653 jim@jimhoberg.com www.wcresi.com 541-902-9100 of Lane County (541) 345-0115 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICES 1252 Bay Street Florence, Or 97439 thewaterfrontdepot.com P.O. Box 3040 • 1870 Highway 126, Suite A • Florence, OR 97439
