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Siuslaw News - Sports |
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(Last Update from Publication Source: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:19:45 GMT) |
 SVC third at home 'Clash' |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:06:46 -0600) |
| Siuslaw Volleyball Club aces at first home tournament.
The booming of hard-hit aces and kill shots thundered in Siuslaw High School's main gymnasium Saturday as the Siuslaw Volleyball Club, consisting of Florence and Mapleton volleyball players, hosted its first-ever tournament. A dozen teams from the (Read more.) |
Siuslaw roster well-seasoned |
(Article Publication Date: Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:41:32 -0600) |
| Vikings will field nine returning starters, including seven seniors, this season.
In the spring of 2003, Josh Thomas-Dotson hustled down the first-base line as a senior, wearing his Viking baseball uniform for the last time.
Or so he thought.
Now, seven years later, he is (Read more.) |
Viking bowlers rally comes too late at state |
(Article Publication Date: Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:40:52 -0600) |
| Jennifer and Nikki Parry will compete in All-Star tourney today.
After earning a trip to state during district competition in February, the Viking girls bowling team got off to a slow start during the opening round of state competition last weekend.
Following the preliminaries, during (Read more.) |
LePage shares Oregon Coast Trail journey |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:31:02 -0600) |
| The Siuslaw Public Library is pleased to host Al LePage, director of the National Coast Trail Association, speaking on the "Oregon Coast Trail: Journey Along the Edge of Infinity," on Thursday, March 4, at 2 p.m. at the Siuslaw Public Library. This program is free (Read more.) |
Vik wrestlers pin two medals at state |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:30:28 -0600) |
| Jacob Graber, Sonny Tupua each claimed placements at state.
"It's not easy to feast at the state tournament," said Siuslaw wrestling coach Neil Wartnik, who had two wrestlers remaining on the mats during Saturday's semi finals and championship matches in Portland.
The Vikings brought (Read more.) |
Siuslaw bested by Brookings |
(Article Publication Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:03:53 -0600) |
| Perimeter shooting kept Bruins out of reach.
N. Bend: 53 Siuslaw: 28
Brookings: 59 Siuslaw: 39
The Vikings officially wrapped up their season at home Thursday night, hosting third-place Brookings (10-5) for senior night. Before the tip-off, seniors Stacie Voogd, Seabre Church, (Read more.) |
Viks nearly bag Bruins |
(Article Publication Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:03:13 -0600) |
| Siuslaw rallied within three points in final minute.
N. Bend: 63 Siuslaw: 22
Brookings: 52 Siuslaw: 47
In their final night on the hardwood for the Vikings, Siuslaw seniors Eric Tipler, Verrill Beaudro, Will Fandrey, Ryan Larson, Trevor Roberts and Jorge Loza (Read more.) |
Sailors' Cinderella season ended by Knights |
(Article Publication Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:02:35 -0600) |
| Loss ends Mapleton's state run after fairytale season.
Columbia Chr.: 66 Mapleton: 51
Columbia Christian had yet to lose at home this season, remaining undefeated at 10-0 on its court by the time Mapleton stepped onto the Knights' hardwood this past Wednesday. When (Read more.) |
Siuslaw News - Obituaries |
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(Last Update from Publication Source: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:19:46 GMT) |
Frances Foraker |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:06:05 -0600) |
| Foraker-Frances Foraker, wife of William J. Foraker, passed away peacefully Feb. 2, 2010 in their new home in Ft. Worth, Tex. She had been declining in health for some time. She accompanied her husband for almost 66 years during his tour and retirement with the (Read more.) |
William W. Roseburg |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:05:34 -0600) |
| Rosenburg-William W. Rosenberg, age 88, of Florence, passed away March 6, 2010. A memorial celebration will be held this Friday, March 12, at 1 p.m. at the New Life Lutheran Church.
Burns's Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Helen Pirrie |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:04:54 -0600) |
| Pirrie-Helen Pirrie, former long-time resident of Florence, passed away Thursday, March 4, while holding her daughter's hand. Helen had recently celebrated her 100th birthday with her family and many friends.
Helen McGee was born in Minneapolis Jan. 21, 1910, and grew up in Creswell, graduating (Read more.) |
David T. Brower |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:03:59 -0600) |
| Brower-David T. Brower, age 67, of Florence, passed away March 7, 2010, in Reedsport. David was born in Visalia, Calif., Aug. 20, 1942.
He was self employed as a Coin and Stamp Dealer and has been a part of the Florence area for many years. (Read more.) |
Lee Calhoun |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:03:20 -0600) |
| Calhoun-Lee Calhoun fell last Wednesday in his home and passed away March 7,, 2010, in Florence. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Beverly Calhoun. He had two children, Linda Delnick and William Calhoun. He had two grandchildren, Thomas and Kenneth, and (Read more.) |
Dick Duske |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:02:25 -0600) |
| DUSKE-A memorial service for Dick Duske will be held at the Florence Elks lodge at 12th Street and Highway 101 on Friday, March 12, at 10:30 a.m. Ladies of the Elks will serve punch and cookies after the service. Please join his family (Read more.) |
"Frank" Francis Parlin |
(Article Publication Date: Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:48:47 -0600) |
| Parlin-An oceanside Celebration of Life in honor of "Frank" Francis Parlin was held Feb. 19, 2010, by his loving daughter Cheryl and son-in-law Gary Paletz. Frank went home to the Lord Oct. 17, 2009, and his ashes were spread off the coast of Florence. (Read more.) |
Marvin L. Jones` |
(Article Publication Date: Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:48:05 -0600) |
| Jones-Marvin L. Jones, fondly remembered by many as the can and bottle man at Safeway for six years, passed away Feb. 21, 2010, with his wife, Sandra, and closest friend, Kay, by his side. He was 82 years young.
Marvin was born in Condon, Ore., (Read more.) |
Cliff Elledge |
(Article Publication Date: Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:46:59 -0600) |
| ELLEDGE-Cliff Elledge died on Sunday morning at Salem Hospital due to complications of leukemia. His family was with him throughout the past months of his illness.
Cliff was born to Claude C. and Clara G. Elledge in Kansas City, Missouri, Jan. 29, 1923. He was (Read more.) |
Dick Duske |
(Article Publication Date: Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:46:11 -0600) |
| DUSKE-A memorial service for Dick Duske will be held at the Florence Elks lodge at 12th Street and Highway 101 on Friday, March 12, at 10:45 a.m. Ladies of the Elks will serve punch and cookies after the service. Please join his family (Read more.) |
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(Last Update from Publication Source: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:19:47 GMT) |
Back on their feet |
(Article Publication Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 11:11:57 -0800) |
| Some retirees travel the world when they leave their jobs. Others want to help others. (Read more.) |
COMING SOON |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:03:31 -0800) |
| Portrait workshop Sharon Backhues, a North Bend artist best known for her life-like portraits, will present 'Portraits, How to get a Likeness," at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 13, at Eden Hall on the Southwestern Oregon Community College campus, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. (Read more.) |
CLUB NOTES |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:21:19 -0800) |
| Coos Stitchery and Craft Club -- 9:30 a.m., second Wednesday, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1290 Thompson Road, Coos Bay. (541-756-6908) (Read more.) |
Bay Area forensic students shine |
(Article Publication Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 11:11:57 -0800) |
| Marshfield and North Bend forensics students made a splash at the University of Oregon Clark Tournament Feb. 25 through Feb. 27. Pirate seniors Justin Rodriguez and Jamey Moriarty each took first in solo interpretation events and combined to grab another top spot in dual interpretation. Marshfield underclassman Kelley Kennedy and Brady Davidson also brought home the school's first top score in a debate event. (Read more.) |
HEALTHY LIVING |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:21:19 -0800) |
| TOPS No. 1135 -- 9:45 a.m., Wednesdays, Madison Street Community Church, 417 Madison St., Coos Bay. (541-269-5488) (Read more.) |
March Artwalk features spring themes, student works |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:21:19 -0800) |
| The Coos Bay-North Bend Artwalk Association will host Artwalk from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. The event is a self-directed tour of art displays, culture and gourmet food in downtown North Bend, Pony Village Mall, Coos Bay, and Empire. This month, Pony Village is the featured venue. Visitors can start at any location, which will have maps showing which venues are open. (Read more.) |
County Shelter Pets of the Week, March 6 |
(Article Publication Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 11:11:57 -0800) |
| Meet this week's dog and cat available for adoption at the Coos County Animal Shelter. This week's pets are: (Read more.) |
Pacific Cove Pets of the Week, March 6 |
(Article Publication Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 11:11:57 -0800) |
| Pacific Cove Humane Society is featuring two puppies for their pets of the week, available for adoption through its People-to-People pet-matching service. (Read more.) |
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(Last Update from Publication Source: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:19:47 GMT) |
Thefts & Mischief |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:03:31 -0800) |
| The following are theft and criminal mischief reports from police logs. (Read more.) |
Tree falls, causes head-on crash |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:03:31 -0800) |
| A tree damaged several vehicles when it fell across U.S. Highway 101 Monday afternoon between Lakeside and Hauser. (Read more.) |
Big wind whips wire and cuts power |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:03:31 -0800) |
| About 350 Pacific Power customers lost power Monday afternoon when wind blew down a wire in the Coquille area. The power company received initial reports of an outage a little after 3 p.m., and had electricity restored by 6:30, a spokesman said. (Read more.) |
Coos Bay boat ramp crash leads to charges |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:03:31 -0800) |
| Police arrested a Coos Bay man Monday afternoon on drunken-driving-related charges after a vehicle rear-ended a pickup and knocked over an Empire Boat Ramp sign. (Read more.) |
Man sits in jail after 911 call interruption |
(Article Publication Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:03:31 -0800) |
| Coquille police arrested Gene McLaughlin, 45, of Myrtle Point, on Monday on charges of first-degree kidnapping, fourth-degree domestic assault and interfering with a 911 call. (Read more.) |
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