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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015 Heceta Water District to begin flushing Feb. 23 Heceta Water People’s Utility District will conduct a water main flushing program in the southern portion of the district during the week of Feb. 23. This is done as part of a scheduled preventative main- tenance program to help main- tain good water quality and to improve the water flow in neighborhoods. As the flush begins, resi- dents may experience a tempo- rary reduction in water pres- sure. They may also see some color and/or sand, or notice a slight change in the taste and odor of water. These condi- tions are normal during flush- ing activities and are only tem- porary. If any residents experi- ence any of these changes or see cloudiness or rust color in their water should refrain from LEE OMLID washing laundry until they flush the pipes in their home. Flushing a home’s pipes is accomplished by opening the front outside hose bib until it runs clear and has no notice- able taste or odor. The Heceta Water crews will start flushing in the south part of the district at the Munsel Lake and Martin Road areas on the first day, then work towards the ocean and be in Idylewood on Wednesday, Feb. 25, to finish in the North Beach area on Thursday. Heceta Water District regrets any inconvenience the flushing might cause to resi- dents. For more information, or for any resident experiencing per- sistent water quality problems as a result of this maintenance program, call Carl Neville, gen- eral manager, at 541-997-2446. 216 Nopal Street (Old Town) Library Tidings, a regular feature of the Siuslaw News, features news about upcoming Siuslaw Public Library pro- grams for adults and children, new books and videos, and other library news of interest to the community. Library Tidings by Kevin Mittge Pretty Little Mini Quilts Book review by Susie Voth Does making a bed-sized quilt seem overwhelming? If the answer to this question is “yes,” then perhaps making a quilt that is a bit smaller will seem man- ageable. This book, Pretty Little Mini Quilts, has directions for 31 smaller-than-average quilts. The book begins with a chap- ter called “Pretty Little Mini Quilts Basics.” This is the place where all tools are listed and explained. Tools (scissors, pins, sewing machine, etc.) are differentiated from quilt materials (embroidery floss, ribbons, rickrack, etc.) which are differentiated from quilt techniques (cutting, hand stitching, etc.). Beginning quilters might want to spend some time learning about the basics before embark- ing on the projects. The Pretty Little Mini Quilts Projects are many and varied, from simple to more complex. They involve the use of a sewing machine or embroidery stitching by hand, using traditional quilt- ing motifs or modern abstrac- tions. “Attic Treasures” is a project that uses those vintage materials that all families have stored in a bin or a drawer or deep in a clos- et. Bits of tablecloths, hankies, or old dresses are used to create this mini quilt that, according to the book, is “history in the making.” A quilted piece like this might be passed from one family mem- ber to another. The library has two other books in the Pretty Little series published by Lark Books. I checked out Pretty Little Cozies so many times that I final- ly decided to buy it (this is also true for Pretty Little Mini Quilts). Pretty Little Presents will appeal to a person who wants to give a gift that is made with love. Lego Club to meet The next meeting of the won- derfully creative Lego Club will be this Friday, Feb. 20, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., in the library’s Bromley Room. Priority is given to second- through sixth-graders. The cre- ations that the kids come up with are in the display case in the chil- dren’s area. For more information, contact the library. Best Books of 2014 On Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 2 p.m. in the library’s Bromley Room, librarian Kevin Mittge will be presenting the “Best Books of 2014,” as selected by patrons, staff and book critics. This will be a fast-paced review of the year’s best books in 60-minutes, with booklists pro- vided. Among this year’s best books are “Lila” by Marilynne Robinson, “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr, and “Big Little Lies” by Liane Moriarty. This presentation will feature both well-known bestsellers, as well as lesser known books read- ers should know about. Hopefully all those who attend will get some ideas about won- derful new books to explore! Upcoming Programs In March, the library will be featuring Oregon author Bonnie Olin, talking about her book Owyhee River Journals, and Connecticut author and teacher Lisa C. Taylor will be doing a short writing workshop called “Death Riding Shotgun,” about how mortality affects our writ- ing. The entire month of April will be devoted to programming in honor of Abraham Lincoln, whose death occurred 150 years ago. 40 Years Lane County Legal Experience 10 Year Coast Resident 997-9983 DENTURE SERVICES INC. 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First place went to Will COURTESY PHOTO Viewfinders Club’s Picture of the Year, “Thor’s Well,” by member and Florence photographer Curt Peters Calvert with a close-up of mushrooms growing in the for- est. Second place was captured by Rudy Gargioni with a black Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home Your Community Friend- Compassionate Care for you and your loved ones. Sell Something in the SIUSLAW NEWS Classifieds! 14 - Word Ad - Just $ 10 00* Runs for 2 weeks! 2765 Kingwood St. Florence, OR 24 Hours 541-997-3416 burnsriversidechapel.com KRAB KETTLE 280 Hwy. 101 M 541-997-8996 Mon.-Sun., 10-6 Fresh CRAB and white photo of a dandelion which had gone to seed. Third place went to Larry Bacon for a closeup of a well- tied knot hanging on the side of a ship. The Picture of the Year entrants provided ready-to- hang finished photographs for members to enjoy. First place went to Curt Peters for his picture of “Thor’s Well” near Cape Perpetua. Second place went to Stephen Jones for his photo of “Horseshoe Bend” of the Colorado River fame. Third place was captured by Jane Pittenger with a photo of another well-known place titled, “Many Glaciers of Glacier National Park.” Next month’s meeting will be Monday, March 2, in the Bromley room of the library. The theme for March is “Black and White.” Find a treasure at FEC’s Indoor Yard Sale Jewelry, household items, restored furniture, fishing gear, antiques and col- lectibles will all be under one roof, rain or shine, during the Indoor Yard Sale at the Florence Events Center (FEC), Saturday, Feb. 21. The Friends of the FEC are sponsoring this walk through indoor bazaar, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Non-profit groups and individuals are invited to rent a booth space to display their goods. For those who do not have a garage, adequate park- ing or hard to find locations, this is a perfect solution to be part of this huge sale. Space will be available through Thursday, Feb. 20, at 5 p.m. for any group or indi- vidual to participate in the sale. For more information on purchasing a booth, come to the FEC office at 715 Quince Street or call 541-997-1994. ADA GRANGE #570 *One Item per ad & Each Additional word is 50¢ Off er expires March 31, 2015. Siuslaw News 148 Maple • PO Box 10 • Florence, OR 541-997-3441 • Fax 541-997-7979 Siuslaw News Readers Choice Winner for ʻMost Dependable Pest Exterminatorʼ 509 Hwy 101 • Florence, Or • 541-997-3781 www.pesttechinc.com SPAGHETTI DINNER ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 DONATIONS WELCOME Regular Bingo menu will also be available. •Kitchen opens at 5:00 p.m. •Bingo begins at 6:00 p.m. Located 10 miles out Canary Rd. More info, call Nancy Flatley at 541-997-2380.