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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2015 Voetberg Family Band showcases musical variety on March 15 Construction closes 21st St. Construction has begun on 21st Street, on the west side of Highway 101. This means closure of the street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day until the project, led by Ray Wells Inc., is complete. A completion date has not been set. The Voetberg Family Band virtually defines the term“fami- ly entertainment.” The interna- tionally acclaimed Voetbergs are eight siblings, ages 15 to 25, whose show displays a cohesive variety of musical styles and astounding musical skills way beyond their years. Among their many styles is Irish music, just in time to start St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with authentic musical flavor. The Voetbergs play Sunday, March 15, at 2 p.m., at the Florence Events Center. As classically trained musi- cians, each band member pos- sesses a unique versatility on a variety of instruments — from piano to flute to mandolin and more. Many are either state or national age-group fiddling champions. The Voetbergs perform American swing, jazz and clas- sical music, as well as tradi- tional Irish and Scottish tunes, and have all been coached by several world-class musicians. Each member practices each of their instruments at least an hour every day and list as their influences a range of artists from Frank Sinatra to Taylor Swift. “To say that the Voetberg family is unique, wonderful, talented, entertaining, and a joy is to not quite do them justice,” says Floyd Domino, a two-time When Your illness, aches and injuries won’t wait for an appointment Our Walk-in Clinic is here for you, providing high quality care when you need prompt medical attention for non life-threatening conditions. 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They perform with great passion and joy, and will prob- ably be one of your favorite family bands of all time.” The young family members confess that sometimes it is hard to practice because they want to do other things, but had they pursued typical youthful distractions they would not be able to enjoy being state and/or national fiddle champions and touring the world. To young people tempted to quit, they say “don’t, the hard work always pays off.” They credit their parents, and each other, for the encourage- ment that drives them to excel- lence. SEAcoast Entertainment Association is presenting the concert; and as part of their ongoing community enrich- ment program has coordinated a special performance and talk by the Voetbergs just for Siuslaw Middle School stu- dents on Monday, March 16. Individual tickets for con- certs are $30 per adult and $10 for those under 18. A family package of two adult and two children’s tickets is available for $60 — a sav- ings of $20. Tickets are available online at SEAcoastEA.org or at the Florence Events Center box office, 715 Quince St.; or by phone at 541-997-1994. Artist profiles, video clips, and more information are avail- able at SeacoastEA.org. Tickets for all performances can be purchased online at SEAcoastEA.org, or by calling the FEC box office at 541-997- 1994. Royalty, new city manager join Bob Sneddon on KCST’s ‘Our Town’ today State Farm Life Insurance Company (Not licensed in MA, NY or WI), State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (Licensed in NY and WI), 1311000 Bloomington, IL KCST’s “Our Town” host Bob Sneddon will talk with the Your #1 Local Yard, Garden, and Landscape Experts! Your beautiful lawn and garden starts here! Color boost for your yard—now! Big sale! Pansies and primroses .99 ea Beautiful, colorful, blooming. 4” pots. Lowest price of the season! 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Sneddon will also talk with newly elected mayor Joe Henry. WEDNESDAY THUIRSDAY Henry recently delivered a State of the City address, the first time in several years that an official address on the subject has been delivered. Henry will expand on his address, talking about how all of the city’s activities are interrelated and can combine to help improve the economic health of the community. In the second hour of the program, the studio will be overflowing with royalty. Specifically, Rhody Royalty as the Junior and Senior Courts for the 108th annual Rhododendron Festival will be introduced. Making up the Junior Court are first grader Olivia Moore, second grader Adelaide Ficcadenti, fourth grader Alize Giselle Castellanos and fifth grader Elizabeth Perez, all from Siuslaw Elementary. Third grader Ariana Galvan Mendez, princess from Mapleton Elementary School, rounds out the entourage. All nine members of the Senior Court are from Siuslaw High School and include Courtney King, Trista Lane, Natalie Madden, Kennedy Roylance and Bailey Wells. They will compete to be named Queen Rhododendra CVIII. Keoni Castro, Trey Cornish, Joseph Dotson and Jonathan Griffes will vie for the title “King of the Coast.” The show, which airs on KCST 106.9 FM today from 4 to 6 p.m., is sponsored by Andy Baber of Edward Jones Investments; Holloway and Associates CPAs; the Archives Photo Restoration Specialists, and PeaceHealth. Portions of KCST’s Our Town also air on Community Television, channel 191, with coverage provided by Alan Campbell of Campbell Productions. 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