Posted: Friday, Jun 14th, 2013
Last week, Siuslaw Elementary School second graders charged onto the rolling sand slopes of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area for a day of inspired learning and exploration with Siuslaw National Forest Field Rangers. Four classes participated, with more than 100 total students, teachers and parent chaperones.
"For some students, today was one of their first in-depth experiences ...more
Posted: Friday, Jun 14th, 2013
The Reedsport and Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce is presenting the 14th annual Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpting Championships on this Father's Day weekend.
Thirty-six professional and semi-pro chainsaw carvers from around the world will converge at Rainbow Plaza in downtown Reedsport, the official Chainsaw Carving Capital of Oregon. Each carver creates a masterpiece over the four-day event, beginning with a ...more
Posted: Friday, Jun 14th, 2013
On Wednesday, June 5, PeaceHealth Medical Group in Florence partnered with Florence and Mapleton schools to provide sports physicals to students. Sports physicals are required in order to participate in extracurricular sports in grades 6 through 12 and some youth sports leagues.
PeaceHealth Medical Group contributes medical supplies and the time and expertise of six to seven physicians and ...more
Posted: Tuesday, Jun 11th, 2013
Nine hundred names were on the list of last week's Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, a three-day conference call of sorts that scramble for the hottest young prospects in the country. Among those getting attention was Siuslaw graduate Jacob Thompson, an all-league, all-state talent already throwing consistently near the 90-mph mark.
On Friday, Chicago Cubs recruiter Al Geddes ...more
Posted: Tuesday, Jun 11th, 2013
The Three Rivers Sandblasters opened the 2013 season by hosting the Withnell Dodgers in a single-game match-up Monday afternoon.
"It was a bit of a shaky start for us," said coach Dave Deutschman.
The Sandblasters had some success at the plate from Ryan Smith, Josh Iabichello, Travis Gallagher and Tylan Cordor, who combined for five hits and six runs.
TRC, ...more
Posted: Tuesday, Jun 11th, 2013
The Florence Rotary Club will host its fourth annual Cool at the Coast golf tournament fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 3 at Ocean Dunes Golf Links. Proceeds from the tournament go to PolioPlus, Rotary International's global initiative to eradicate polio. Additional funds raised will be used for local Rotary projects.
All major sponsors have already signed on for this year's ...more
Posted: Tuesday, Jun 11th, 2013
The Reedsport / Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce will present the 14th annual Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpting Championships on Father's Day weekend, June 13-16.
Thirty-six professional and semi-pro chainsaw carvers from around the world will converge at Rainbow Plaza in downtown Reedsport, the official Chainsaw Carving Capital of Oregon. Each carver creates a masterpiece over the four-day event, beginning ...more
Posted: Friday, Jun 7th, 2013
The Girl Scouts opened the doors of Camp Cleawox last week, allowing Siuslaw School District to offer an Outdoor Education Program once again.
Fifth graders got to experience seven different stations over a three-day period, including craft stations taught by Kate Gibson and Kassi Keppol.
Students also participated in campfire skits and visited the popular "S'more Station" manned ...more
Posted: Friday, Jun 7th, 2013
Newport Beach, Calif -- In spite of shooting a 69 during both rounds of the 36-hole U.S. Open qualifier in Newport Beach, Calif., earlier this week, including 13 birdies, Siuslaw High School graduate and three-time 4A state title winner Jesse Schutte came up one stroke short of reaching a spot at the U.S. Open.
Schutte, who turned pro in 2010 ...more
Posted: Friday, Jun 7th, 2013
Summer is quickly approaching and Heceta Head Lightstation's Interpretive Center is gearing up for its tour season.
Every year the interpretive center hosts thousands of visitors who enjoy touring the first floor of the beautiful Victorian Queen Anne style Keeper's House.
Volunteers share the history of the keeper's house from its construction in 1892 to the present day, including what ...more
Posted: Tuesday, Jun 4th, 2013
The Vikings, winners of the Far West League title this season, received multiple honors from FWL coaches and 4A coaches at the close of the season recently.
Nine Siuslaw players received a total of 14 nods between league and state, including a Co-MVP for pitcher Jake Thompson and shortstop Ryan Smith.
Both players were also named First Team All-State, along ...more
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