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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015 Learn to identify wild edibles locally Join Jen from the Real Food Co-op and Kelsey from Homegrown on Saturday, April 11, at 1 p.m., to learn more about identifying and preparing wild edibles that grow in our area. Attendees will learn how to identify and prepare stinging nettles into a soup or a pesto, and how to identify miners let- tuce, chickweed, wood violets, fiddle heads, sea beans and more. The beautiful area of Florence is abundant with foods that grow in the wild. They are easy to pick and to prepare into amazing dishes. Foods grown in the wild are full of vitamins and minerals and no effort is needed in growing them. Harvesting them allows time in the woods to relax. Many of these foods can be found right next to many favorite hiking trails. Follow up this class by attending the Spring Celebra- tion at Homegrown Pub on April 13, beginning at 5:30 p.m., when you can try some of Kelsey’s food dishes using wild edibles. There will be a dessert auc- tion to benefit the local school gardens. The Co-op is located at 1379B Rhododendron Dr., and is open to the public Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 541-997 3396. Library Tidings “Jackaby” by William Ritter Book Review by Susie Voth clever dialogue and humorous exchanges between an engaging cast of characters including Jenny (a live-in ghost), Douglas (a duck once Jackaby’s assistant), and Detective Charlie Cane. Jackaby is eccentric in the extreme from his knit cap to his thick brown coat with the over- stuffed pockets that falls past his knees. Abigail Rook is a role model for young ladies who wish to live on their own terms. She notices the ordinary, mundane things that Jackaby overlooks but that are critical to his investigations. Jackaby is the first in a YA series written by local author, William Ritter. He lives in Springfield, teaches Language Arts to high school students, and this is his first book. The second book in the series, “Beastly Bones,” is to be pub- lished in September 2015. I can hardly wait! In 1892, it isn’t seemly for young ladies in the United Kingdom to desire adventure. Young ladies lead quiet lives, concern themselves with fashion, and get married. Abigail Rook is not a typical young lady. She yearns for adventure, pleading with her father (an anthropologist and paleontologist) to take her on his digs. He refuses. Ultimately, Abigail runs away from home to seek adventure. She finds it in New Fiddleham, a small town in America, when she notices an advertisement: “Investigative services assis- Library Tidings, a regular feature tant wanted. $8 per week. Must of the Siuslaw News, be literate and possess a keen features news about intellect and open mind. Strong upcoming Siuslaw stomach preferred. Inquire at 926 Public Library pro- Augur Lane, DO NOT STARE grams for adults and children, new books AT THE FROG.” and videos, and other Of course she applies and is library news of interest hired by R. F. Jackaby, to the community. Investigative Services: Unex- Library Tidings by plained Phenomena Our Spec- Kevin Mittge ialty (also murder and mayhem). Jackaby is able to see supernatu- ral beings. He often aids the police with investigations, much to the chagrin of Inspector Marlowe. This fast paced book is full of News about the Siuslaw Public Library Abraham Lincoln Town Meeting What American wouldn’t love to have a conversation with Abraham Lincoln? Don’t forget that this Saturday, April 4, at noon, you can do just that! Actor Steve Holgate has brought Lincoln to life across the nation for more than 12 years. (541) 997-8866 Time for a new look? Call and make your appointment today. We look forward to seeing you! S e e J i m f o r y o u r A u t o S a l e s N e e d s ! 351 Laurel Old Town Florence 541-997-3160 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 Join Craig and the crew for their er t s a E ur o y l l i ith F w s t e Bask le gifts! dab r o f f A We hav Glass gift e Art i star deas ting Sterling at Silver $3. 00 Jewelry 2ND ANNUAL DEATH WING EATING CONTEST!! SATURDAY APRIL 4TH AT 3:00 PM. $7 ENTRY FEE Ear rin Pen gs dan ts Silver Sand Dollar Gallery Jewelry and Gifts 1499 Bay Street (Old Port Building) 541-997-0111 Closed Tuesday and Wednesday On-Site Parking Hand Carved Eggs Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place winners! Pre-registration is suggested. Drink and food specials and door prizes all weekend! Tu rq u Jew oise elr y GET IN ON THE FUN AT CRAIG'S FAMILY BBQ HOURS: TUES-SATURDAY 11AM-8PM CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY Craig’s Family BBQ Restaurant 1161 Hwy. 101 - 541-997-8636 www.craigsbbq.com Th ank you for your votes and awarding Shawn Fleming Construction the Siuslaw News Readers’ Choice for Handyman! Breaking Chains: Slavery in Oregon Author R. Gregory Nokes will be at the library on Tuesday, April 14, at 1 p.m., to discuss his book “Breaking Chains: Slavery on Trial in the Oregon Territory.” Missouri slaves Robin and Polly Holmes, and their children, are brought to Oregon by their owner over the Oregon Trail, expecting to soon be freed in a region closed to slavery. But slaveholder Nathaniel Ford ignores the law and keeps them in bondage. Despite being illiterate and with the odds stacked against him, Holmes takes his former master to court in an attempt to free his family. Learn what happened next in this fascinating free program fea- turing Oregon historian Gregory Nokes. Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) is offering a free demo on calligraphy titled “The Pride of Craft – The Daily Gift of Your Calligraphy.” The demo is for anyone interested learning this artis- tic and professional writing skill. The free demo will be offered on Thursday, April 2, from 1 to 2 p.m., at the FRAA Art Center, 4969 Highway 101, Munsel Lake Plaza No. 4. No preregistration is need- ed for this demo. Starting April 16, on-going classes on this subject will be offered for two hour seg- ments, 1 to 3 p.m. Classes will continue on April 30, May 7, May 21 and June 4, with students receiving “Tyro Certificates” for graduation. The instructor is Lawrence Blakeslee. He is a native of Minneapolis, Minn., and he and his wife, Anne, have lived in Florence for several years. Blakeslee is college edu- cated, and has also earned degrees from the American Academy of Art and the Beaux Artes in Europe. He has practiced his art as an illustrator, painter, typog- rapher, calligrapher, sculptor, designer and master engraver. His main studio is called Imagination’s Chamber. Blakeslee has practiced his art, taught and mentored other professional artists, and executed commission work since 1952. His work is based upon the engraving concept expressed as “The Line of Beauty.” For more information on this class or other classes and workshops offered by FRAA, visit www.fraaoregon.org. Photography fundamentals class being offered at LCC Lane Community College Florence Center is offering a “FUNdamentals of Photogra- phy” course this spring, beginning Tuesday, April 7. Classes will be each Tues- day through April 28, and are from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This hands-on photography course, taught by local award- winning photographer Curt Peters, includes both instruc- tion and presentations in the classroom and in the field, with the instructor. All four classes meet at the college. However, two of the ses- sions will be held off-site to take photos. The class is for anyone who would like to learn profes- sional tips on lighting and composition, while focusing on the beauty of spring on the Oregon Coast in and around Florence. For more information call 541-997-8444, register online at www.lanecc.edu/florence or stop by the school at 3149 Oak St. CONCEAL CARRY CARRY CONCEAL PERMIT CLASS CLASS PERMIT Oregon –Utah Oregon – Valid in 35 Utah - Valid 34 States States 2015 readers’ Siuslaw News Join him for a special town hall featuring selections from some of Lincoln’s most moving speeches, complete with an opportunity for you to ask our 16th President some questions of your own. This is the first in a series of free public programs for April honoring the life of Abraham Lincoln and the end of the Civil War 150 years ago. 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