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4B | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2019 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL Speedway from B1 went on to win the feature in his fi rst trip to “The Grove.” Tim Fitzpatrick placed second with Mark Biscardi in third. Night one victor Kevin Miraglio of Pleas- anton, California, ending his evening in fourth while the fi fth position went to Mike Reeder. Eagle Point veteran Fred Hay scored a heat race win earlier in the night and Reeder was vic- torious in the scramble. In the Sportsman Dwarf fi nale, Teagan Fischer was fast early. The young lady, hailing from St. Helens, was passed after the half- way mark on lap eleven. It was Mark Aceves of San Jose, California, who got in front only for Fischer to make her way back around him on the 12th circuit. After Fischer reclaimed the lead, a caution grouped the fi eld close to one an- other. On the restart, Ca- sey Warren, from Yamhill, rocketed in front of Fisch- er and was scored the lead- er on lap 13. Unfortunate- ly, a couple of moments later Warren got into the front stretch wall after a caution fl ag was thrown and handing the lead back over to Aceves. With fi ve laps to go, it appeared as if Aceves was well on his way to the win. However, a caution on the fi nal circuit brought the fi eld close to one an- other one last time. On the fi nal restart, Teagan Fischer rolled the dice one fi nal time. She would slip past Aceves to grab the lead and the win. Teagan became the only driver not from the state of Califor- nia to win in Dwarf Car competition during the weekend. Mark Aceves was a re- spectable runner-up fol- lowed by third fi nishing Jimmy Damron, from Gustine, California. Bor- ing’s Dave Brune collected a fourth-place result over Boise, Idaho driver Rog- er Haney, in fi fth. Eagle Point teenager Ashleigh Strain won the heat race, and Dave Brune scored the victory in the scramble. Ed Peters started the party off in the Late Mod- el main event. Peters, of Eugene, put his mount in front of the rest of the competition on the open- ing trip and passed the fl ag stand. Albany’s Craig Han- son made a move around him on the completion of the second circuit. Han- son remained there until around lap eight when Brian Smith got to the top spot. Smith, now residing in Sweet Home and racing for car owner Jerry Casey, paced the fi eld the rest of the distance to capture his second win of the year at CGS. Craig Hanson fi nished second over Creswell’s Paul Culp, in third. Leb- anon driver Josh Sim crossed the fi nish line in fourth while Ed Peters rounded out the top fi ve, in fi fth. Paul Culp and Brian Smith were the two heat race winners. Col- lecting the hardware in the Dot’s Trophy Shop Dash was Bend veteran, Chad Groves, also racing for Jerry Casey. Come time for the IMCA Sport Mod feature it was the Aaron Bloom show. The Cottage Grove young- ster was on a mission after taking over the initial lead on lap one. Bloom got out to some sizable distances from the main body of the fi eld only to have the inter- val erased due to cautions. However, on each restart, he retained the top place position despite several challenges from behind. Just when it looked like he was en route to the tri- umph Matt Sanders made a late-race bid on lap nine- teen to get to the front. Sanders, of Brookings, picked up his fourth win of 2019 in the IMCA Sport Mod division at CGS. Aaron Bloom was a strong second with Isaac Sanders, also of Brook- ings, in third. Roseburg’s Doug Coffman rallied to a fourth-place fi nish over fi fth fi nishing Shawn Hand, from Springfi eld. Aaron Bloom and Rose- burg native Jordan Henry picked up heat race victo- ries. Matt Sanders tasted success in the Dot’s Tro- phy Shop Dash. Lastly, Eric Ashley con- quered the Hornet ranks once more, claiming the lead on the initial drop of the green fl ag and staying in front over the rest of the competition. Ashley, rac- ing for car owner Randy Kuhl, led every single lap on his way to his third win of the current campaign. Eugene’s Brad Mof- fett posted a second-place effort. Thurston veteran Ricky Ashley, older broth- er of Eric and also running for Randy Kuhl, was third. Kerry Cooper of Cottage Grove scored fourth with fi fth going to Burnie Bry- ant, from Sutherlin. Eric Ashley and Brad Moffett won the two heat races with Eric also fi nding the checkered fl ag fi rst in the Dot’s Trophy Shop Dash. NICK SNYDER , S PORTS REPORTER | NSNYDER @ CGSENTINEL . COM Bike Winery Tour Showcases Small Town Spirit Elkton, Oregon August 1, 2019 – Ca- sual cyclists with a taste for Pinot Noir are tuning up their bikes for a tour of Elkton-area wineries at the “Wine About Your Bike” event on August 17th. The event is a fundraiser for the Elk- ton Community Education Center at 15850 Highway 38, where the tour starts and ends. Riders can enjoy a free coffee drink, tour the butterfly pavilion and take an optional yoga class before their ride, then return later in the day for a concert by Cottage Grove band Windy Ridge in the ECEC outdoor amphithe- ater. “This event is great for anyone who has ever fantasized about a 40-mile ride through wine country but found it too intimidating,” said event organizer Ka- tie DeBonis of Brandborg Winery. “In Elkton, we just love wine and we want to share it with people. And we’ve added other fun stops along the way to make it family-friendly and accessible to people who don’t drink or ride.” Riders choose between the 6.7-mile Wine & Bike Route and the scenic 18- mile River Route. Both include wine tastings from Brandborg Winery, River’s Edge Winery, Bradley Vineyards and Crew Work Wine. Other stops include a pop-up stand featuring locally-made bike accessories from Randi Jo Fabri- cations, home décor at Farm Pickins’ Mercantile and Tomaselli’s Restaurant. Gillirose wine, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase at the concert. Doors open at 8:30 am, with flexible start and end times depending on the route and pace of the rider. Concert seating begins at 5:00. Tickets and more information are available at Eventbrite. com. All-inclusive tour tickets are $30. Concert-only tickets are available for $10. The Elkton Community Education Center (ECEC) organizes cultural and educational events in North Douglas County, and serves as a job training site for local high school students. The non- profit manages 30-acres of land that are open to the public including a native plant park, butterfly pavilion and his- toric Fort Umpqua. Seasonal hours and more information about ECEC are avail- able at elktonbutterflies.com. Are you ready? D ISASTER P REPAREDNESS Safety Kit for the Car First and foremost, you should always carry around items of ne- cessity in case you are left stranded. Much like you should keep a kit in your home for unfavorable weather, you should bring along foods that won’t spoil, plenty of water and several other crucial items. A few other items the Department of Motor Vehi- cles recommends are: • First aid kit: Supplied with bandages, bug spray, aspirin, ban- dages, tweezers and antibiotic ointment; and • Fire extinguisher: You can easily fi nd vehicle-sized extinguish- ers at a local auto parts store. Other Valuable Tools The above items can keep you from starving and safe while you wait for vehicle assis- tance. You also can repair some common mechanical issues yourself to get your vehi- cle running until you fi nd a qualifi ed repair shop with the following items: • Spare tire changing kit: Be sure your vehi- cle is fi tted with a proper spare tire, jack, wrench to remove the lug nuts and safety triangles. Refl ective triangles can be life- savers when repairing a vehicle on the side of a busy interstate. • Jumper cables: With the assistance of an- other vehicle, you will be able to jump start a dead battery. • Additional fl uids: Bring along proper oil, an- tifreeze and transmission fl uids. If a vehicle runs low on any of these, it can cause big problems. Severe Weather on the Road Ideally, you want to be in a safe indoor environment when a storm hits, but it doesn’t always work out that way. Many states use fl ashing highway signs to indicate dangerous weather in the area. Do your best to get to a town that offers shelter. If you are facing a tornado threat, pull over and park. Keep your seat belt secured, and cover your head with a blanket lower than window level. This should be considered a last resort only if you are unable to reach a safe building before the threat ar- rives. Make sure all the pieces are in place to render you and your family prepared in the event of a natural disaster. • Listen to radio or television newscasts for the latest weather information, and follow all evacuation directions and suggestions. • Keep a stock of non-perishable food items as well as bottled water on hand inside your home. • Keep a 72 Hour Kit on hand inside your home that is easy to get to in the event of a disaster. For more information and tips on disaster response and preparedness, contact your local emergency services center. South Lane Fire & Rescue • 233 Harrison Ave, Cottage Grove 541-942-4493 • 55 South 1st Street, Creswell 541-895-2506 Twitter: @southlanefi re Facebook: southlanecountyfi reandrescue
