http://www.thesiuslawnews.com Sports RSS Feed Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:05:01 -0500 http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=3549 The term "school of hard knocks" will take on a new meaning in a few weeks when football players ranging from grades 5 to 12 take to the field at Siuslaw High School for the 15th annual Siuslaw Football Camp. "We'll be offering three camps, Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:14:45 -0500 http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=3548 Third annual event will raise funds to fight cancer. On Tuesday, Aug. 10, men and women can golf at Ocean Dunes Golf Links for reduced green and cart fees during the third annual Golf for the Cause Scramble. The tournament will raise funds for the Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:14:11 -0500 http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=3547 A return to the world of body building has this Florence resident pumped. Jeremy Bernhardt is no stranger to the rigors of brute strength, and how a commitment to achievement can lead to the top. As a wrestler for the Siuslaw Vikings in 2001, Bernhardt Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:13:43 -0500 http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=3546 Boating facility open house scheduled for Aug. 17 in Florence. Is there a sudden drop off at the end of the boat launch? Are the boarding floats partly submerged? Is the parking adequate for long trucks and trailers and easy to maneuver in? Are there Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:12:55 -0500 http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=3540 Guide program is part of pilot program in Oregon and Washington. People traveling along Highway 101 between Florence and North Bend can take part in guided interpretive walks through the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. "We are thrilled to have the opportunity to share Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:08:11 -0500 http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=3539 Granted, it's a bit of a trek getting there, but well worth the 17-mile drive up the North Fork to reach the PAWN old growth trail. Along the way, one must endure mile after mile of lush, green hillsides and sweeping pastures banked by the Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:07:25 -0500 http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=3538 Padres hope moves will make improvements to clubs. In a host of player moves, the Padres have promoted third-baseman Jedd Gyorko to Fort Wayne (Low-A), sent infielder Brian Guinn back to the Arizona Padres (Rookie) and added infielder Paul Bingham to the Emeralds roster. Gyorko, Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:06:46 -0500 http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=3527 Event will support fight against polio. There's something for everyone at Florence Rotary's "Cool at the Coast" golf tournament on July 31. Spouses, significant others, and non-golfing friends will find plenty to do, according to Deb Lamb, event co-chair. "Not a golfer? Not to worry! Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:30:08 -0500 http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=3526 Siuslaw wrestlers, coaches begin fund- raising efforts again. While many people are enjoying their summer by hiking, swimming or relaxing in the sun, members of the Viking wrestling team are chopping firewood, washing cars or clearing brush in an effort to raise the money needed Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:29:34 -0500 http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=3525 Many water-based turtles are on land laying eggs for summer. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists advise Oregonians to be on the lookout for turtles on roads and in parks, yards and campgrounds this summer. "It's not uncommon to see female turtles on Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:28:33 -0500 http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=3519 Halibut catches and sizes have increased over last year. Fishery managers have decided to close the central Oregon coast (Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain) nearshore (inside 40-fm) sport Pacific halibut fishery on 11:59 p.m. Saturday, July 17, because the quota has been met. "The nearshore Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:01:22 -0500 http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=3518 Sandblasters will host Springfield for doubleheader Sunday. The Three Rivers Casino Sandblasters were on the road Tuesday as they headed into the final three games of the regular season - the last of which will be played in Florence tomorrow. On Tuesday, the 'Blasters were Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:00:43 -0500