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
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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.
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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.
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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
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