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4 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2015 THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM ❘ / SIUSLAWNEWS ❘ @ SIUSLAWNEWS Community News ‘Dead in the Sled’ to slay audiences in December Florence’s own warped and wicked Poison Pen Players are back with another hilarious murder mystery comedy for two performances in Florence. The first show will be at the Florence Events Center (FEC) on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m., and the second show will be at Three Rivers Casino Resort on Saturday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. This professional comedy murder mystery troupe has nearly 20 years of experience in the genre, and they claim that they really know how to relieve your holiday stress —with a whole lot of laughter. The show’s title is “Dead in the Sled: Ho, Ho, Ho….Oh No!” and was written by Poison Pen matriarch Rose Ellen Jacobson. The storyline is just as twist- ed and unusual as the charac- COURTESY PHOTO ters, and centers around a cut- throat award ceremony for the Marty Adams, Paula Burnette, Mike Jacobson, Tamara Szalewski, Tim Jones and Desiree coveted Yard Décor signs in an Gaoiran will interact with audiences during Poison Pen Players’ “Dead in the Sled” idyllic little town called Murder Mystery Comedy, playing Dec. 12 and 18. “Christmas Valley.” Characters include Nicholas Winterberry (played by Paula outfit, which is worth the price zaniest. There are also funny songs Kringleman, owner of Burnette), Walter’s sister and of the ticket all by itself. Poison Pen Players’ shows and dances to help you ring in Christmas Valley’s only restau- the driving force behind all of rant, “Kringleman’s Deli”, the Christmas mania, is in full are always audience interac- the holidays with a big grin on played by Marty Adams in his steamroller mode as usual. tive, and this particular show is your face. Included with your What she lacks in money and one of their highest energy, ticket is a delicious 3-course first PPP role. The 11 year old Dimmer taste, she makes up in bound- most over-the-top and just plain holiday meal, including cof- twins, Shimmer and Glimmer less enthusiasm. Holly Garland (played by (played by Desiree Gaoiran and Tim Jones), are up to their typ- Tamara Szalewski) is the police ical nasty tricks as the highly chief of Christmas Valley, and anticipated event approaches. has reluctantly agreed to head When they aren’t busy tearing up the judging committee this up the town, they are fighting year, against her better judg- ment. tooth and nail with each other. Finally, Mike Jacobson Walter Winterberry (also played by Adams) hates reprises his hilarious role as Christmas. He is the Postmaster Amarillo Snowden, former of Christmas Valley, and, as ballroom dance champion, and such, is responsible for hand- aging gigolo reduced to earning canceling all the cards sent to money working for the cruise lines as an escort for the lonely, the town. Ebenezer Scrooge would be unaccompanied lady passen- gers. proud to call him a friend. Wait till you see Amarillo’s Kooky pants Wanda Annual Festival of Trees at FEC Nov. 28 Get in the Holiday spirit during the Florence Festival of Trees on Saturday, Nov. 28. The event will begin from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Florence Events Center. Trees will be on display for every- one’s viewing pleasure. A new addition this year are holiday wreaths. Trees will be sold Sunday, Nov. 29, from 4 to 7 p.m., at fee/tea and dessert, as well as at least one murder. Audience members get to help solve the murder, and there are prizes for the winning team. Tickets are $43.95 at the FEC per person (catered by Mon Ami) and $40 per person at Three Rivers Casino. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For tickets for Dec. 12, call: 541-997-1994 or visit www.eventcenter.org. For tickets for Dec. 18, call: 877-374-8377 or visit www.threeriverscasino.com/ev ents. For more information visit www.poisonpenplayers.com Poison Pen Players hopes you have a “killer” holiday season, and spend just a little bit of it with them. POTTER’S TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE 4515 Hwy. 101 N., Florence 541- 997-5049 Paul & Kelly Potter, Owners Paul Potter Owner Our goal is not only to provide you with quality automotive repair and services, but to make your visit as convenient and as comfort- able as possible. We offer complete automotive service and repair including: rou- tine factory maintenance, brakes, clutches, alignments, tune-ups, exhaust, electrical repair, air conditioning service, computer- ized diagnostic repair, tires and custom wheels. 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