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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2015 Lutherans to host annual artist ‘Summer Splash’ New Life Lutheran of Florence will be hosting its July “Summer Splash” event Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each month of the summer features an area artist for a project. This month, Virginia Library Tidings Korosec, Florence area painter, will be working with youth. Time will also include music, storytime and playtime outside, as well as lunch. The Summer Splash is free. For more information, call 541-997-8113. News about the Siuslaw Public Library 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 2285 Highway 101 • Florence, OR 97439 (541) 997-8866 Car buyers buzzing over Borrow Better Banking. Sue Gilday, Agent State Farm Agent 1275 Rhododendron Drive Florence, OR 97439 Bus: 541-997-7161 Car loans that can save hundreds are catching on. * The word is out! State Farm Bank has great rates to save you money, without all kinds of hidden fees to take your money. That’s borrowing better. GET TO A BETTER STATE. CALL ME TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION. ® ® *Potential savings may vary based upon individual circumstances. Consult your agent for more details. 1303016 07/13 The Strange Case of the Rickety Cossack By Ian Tattersall Book review by Kevin Mittge In 1856, a very strange skele- ton was discovered in Germany’s Neander Valley. Scientists of the day were per- plexed. One concluded that the skele- ton belonged to a “rickety Cossack,” who had died during the Napoleonic Wars. We know today, of course, that the skeleton belonged to a Neanderthal, an extinct hominid who lived much of its species’ life contemporaneously with homo sapiens, modern man. Tattersall, a paleoanthropolo- gist originally specializing in lemurs before moving on to early man, has written an enter- taining and fairly concise history of the search for our “human” ancestors, beginning with the “rickety Cossack” in the 1800s and moving up through the mag- nificent discoveries of Louis and Mary Leakey, their son Richard, Donald Johanson and many oth- ers over the years. In addition to ongoing finds in Africa, Asia and Europe, other scientists such as Svante Paabo have been making great strides Florence Habitat for Humanity’s annual community event, the 2015 Beach Walk, will take place Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The beach walk starts at the North Jetty, continuing to Driftwood Shores, then back to the North Jetty. Part of the fun will include snacks and refreshments for people and dogs, entertain- ment, and a sand sculpture con- test with awards. Visit the Siuslaw News online at WWW.THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM Sometimes… …all you need is someone to talk to. Spruce Point Assisted Living and Memory Care Community 375 9th St Florence, OR 97439 Caregivers & Friends Resource Support Group Are you looking for someone to talk to- someone who understands what it’s like to take care of a loved one? Whether you’ve just begun to take care of a family member or have been giving care for a while, joining a support group could be a great way to find people who understand what you’re experienc- ing. Meeting Time: 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month at 10:30 am Complimentary snacks served For more information or to RSVP please call (541) 997-6111 Learn about writing groups On July 14, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., the Creative Crones Writers (CC Writers) will host a program in the Bromley Room about writing groups. The CC Writers was formed by Pattie Anderson, Jacquie Beveridge, Denise Dee, Barbara Giles, Mary Nulty and Sharon Stiles, following a class they took from Giles in Memoir Writing at Lane Community College. This program will teach how to form your own writing group and provide tips the CC Writers have picked up over the years on critiquing writing, writer retreats, the value of being part of a group, prompts to generate inspiration and more. This program is a part of the adult summer reading program at the library and is free and open to the general public. History of folk music concert On Saturday, July 18, at 6 p.m., the library will present Laurie Jennings Oudin and Dana Keller, an award-winning nationally touring duo. They will take you on a folk music journey through the early part of the 20th century, sharing songs from Jimmy Rogers, Woody Guthrie, The Carter Family and many more, explor- ing the significance and impact these early songwriting pioneers had on modern music. They will explain the history of the dobro, from its beginnings as a Delta Blues and Hawaiian instrument to its use in music today. They will also share some expert Chet Atkins style guitar picking, explaining the legacy of this innovator of modern guitar. This is another adult summer reading program, free and open to the general public, but be sure to arrive early to get a seat. Annual Habitat Beachwalk set for September State Farm Bank, F.S.B., Bloomington, IL an assisted living and memory care community through DNA extracted from fossils. None of the scientific conclu- sions have been made without great discussion and debate and downright professional pettiness though Tattersall sorts out what is known versus the many ques- tions still in debate. For a good overview of the history of man’s search for our early history, in an engaging style and very accessible to the average layperson, Tattersall’s The Strange Case of the Rickety Cossack is a great read. 5 A Mary Ann Earl, RN, BSN will be facilitating these free sessions in the Activity room. The meetings are designed to assist and support families and friends as they navigate the care of their loved ones. For more information contact Annette at (541) 997-6111 www.PrestigeCare.com 2015 FLORENCE ROTARY CLUB’S 6TH ANNUAL “COOL AT THE COAST” SUMMER GOLF SPECTACULAR AT OCEAN DUNES GOLF LINKS (541) 997-3232 www.coolatthecoast.com Saturday, August 1, 2015 • Shotgun Start 10 a.m. ENTRY FEE $80 PER PLAYER, $320 PER FOURSOME 2015 FORD SUV HOLE IN ONE PRIZE SPONSORED BY THREE RIVERS CASINO RESORT Teams of four • Scramble format • Gross & Net Divisions Tee prizes: Long Drive, Accuracy Drive, and KPs on all Par 3s Contests for both players and non-golfers Entry fee includes Beverages on the course, cart and lunch. Non-golfers lunch $10 2015 Cool at the Coast Sponsors Flowers by Bobbi, Port of Siuslaw, 1285 Restobar, Johnston Motors, Habitat for Humanity, Dr. Brian Holmes & Dr. Justin Linton, Carrollton Designs, Carpet Cleaning Solutions, Peace Harbor Medical Center, Best for Hearing and Florence Relay For Life In addition, any walker rais- ing $100 or more will be given a Habitat T-shirt. All are welcome, including leashed dogs, to join the walk and celebrate Habitat for Humanity’s mission to elimi- nate poverty housing in the world. Come have a great time and make a difference. Dog bandanas and Rhododendron walking sticks will be available for an addi- tional donation. Every dollar raised goes to purchase materials and sup- plies for building houses in Florence. Habitat works with carefully selected families to give them a hand up, not a hand out. A family receiving a Habitat house is required to participate in the building process by giv- ing 300 to 500 hours of sweat equity work plus agreeing to enter into a 30-year, zero-inter- est mortgage before they can receive a new house. Florence Habitat seeks pas- sionate individuals and organi- zations to join in the fight against substandard housing. Anyone who would like to volunteer or donate can pick up a brochure form and donation envelope for the 2015 Habitat Beach Walk at the Florence Habitat for Humanity office, 2004 Highway 101 in Florence. For more information, call 541-902-9227. Gusinow joins OPB Eugene team Oregon Pacific Bank has announced the hiring of Jeff Gusinow as Professional Banking Team Leader and Commercial Relationship Manager for the Eugene area. Gusinow is a longtime resi- dent of Eugene, and brings with him more than two decades of professional and business banking experience as the former senior vice presi- dent of Siuslaw Bank. Specializing in commercial real estate, Gusinow excels at meeting the needs of business professionals through building genuine relationships with his clientele. “I am thrilled to be getting back to my roots by becoming COURTESY PHOTO Jeff Gusinow part of Oregon Pacific Bank,” said Gusinow. “This collabora- tion will allow me to provide a standard of excellence to my clients that they have come to expect during my 24-year tenure at Siuslaw Bank. The addition of Gusinow coincides with the introduction of a professional banking office operating from the bank’s current Eugene Trust and Wealth Management loca- tion in the Citizens Building at 975 Oak St., Suite 610. The office will be expanding and relocating to Suite 625 later this fall. Oregon Pacific Bank’s pro- fessional banking model focus- es on building long-term rela- tionships with business profes- sionals by offering a holistic approach to financial services in a way that can assist all aspects of the financial lifecy- cle. This professional banking model was created to compli- ment Oregon Pacific Bank’s existing Trust and Wealth Management Department, which already offers compre- hensive financial planning, investment management, trustee services and estate planning and administration. Ron Green, president and CEO of Oregon Pacific Bank, commented on the excitement of bringing Gusinow on board to lead the new professional banking team in Eugene. “Jeff’s professional lending and relationship expertise in the Eugene and Springfield market will be a wonderful addition to our existing Trust and Wealth Management serv- ices already offered in Eugene,” Green said. “He is passionate about servicing his clients, and he will fit perfectly into our bank’s culture of put- ting the client’s needs at the center of our business model “We are a locally owned and operated community bank that makes local decisions that are in the best interest of our clients, employees, sharehold- ers and community.” Contact Gusinow directly at 541-510-8994 or email jeff.gusinow@opbc.com. Learn more about Oregon Pacific Bank at www.opbc. com.