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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2016 Beer tasting continues at Homegrown tomorrow Homegrown will present another in its series of free beer tastings Thursday, Feb. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. Homegrown will introduce Norm Vidoni II and Charlie Whedbee from Plough Monday Organic Brewery and Farm in Veneta. Both Vidoni and Whedbee started Plough Monday in 2008. They have had many challenges but have continued growing hops and brewing. They have mastered their craft of making unique brews with locally sourced organic ingre- dients. Plough Monday is commit- ted to using organic ingredi- ents. Vidoni and Whedbee believe in educating their cus- tomers about the chemical fungicides commonly used in growing conventional hops, and the effects these fungi- cides have on our environment and body. They go to all lengths to produce a final product that is healthy for their customers and the environ- ment. Come to Homegrown, 294 Laurel St., to meet the brewers and taste some of their cre- ations. Call 541-997-4886 for more information. Library holds book signing The public is invited to attend a book signing for “Family Disaster Dogs” author Amber Higgins at the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St., on Saturday, Feb 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, email Higgins at contact@family disasterdogs.com or call 541- 991-0584. Can’t make the event? Visit www.familydisasterdogs.com to get a copy and learn more. ADA GRANGE Spaghetti Dinner & Bingo SATURDAY, FEB. 20 (Donations Welcome) 5:00 p.m. Kitchen Opens, Regular Bingo Menu 6:00 p.m. BINGO! Questions? Call Nancy 541-997-2380 • 10 Miles out Canary Road L L E E O O M M L L I I D D T O T T R T R O N E E Y Y A A T T A T A N O T O N E R E R Y Y N :,//6¬352%$7(/,9,1*758675(9,6,216 :,//6¬352%$7(/,9,1*758675(9,6,216 216 Nopal Street (Old Town) F ANS GATHER FOR J ESSE C OOK Jesse Cook Review B Y E LLEN T EMPLAR D uring Seacoast Enter- tainment Assoc- iation’s Jesse Cook pre-concert talk at the Florence Events Center on Jan. 29, it became clear that the singer/songwriter was not only a pleasant and highly humor- ous presence, but also a very popular performer. Having never given a pre- concert talk before, Cook asked for questions. After answering a few of them, Cook realized many in the room had been to his concerts before. He asked how many had been to more than one of his concerts. Hands went up for 5, 6, 7 and even 9 concerts by what were obviously huge Jesse Cook fans. Many out-of-town attendees in this audience had been to his concert the night before in Eugene and were planning to attend his concert the follow- ing night in Seattle. It gives new meaning to the term “he has a following.” That’s how good Cook and his band are. Onstage, the lighting was just enough to enable the first of five musicians to find their way out to start the strains of Cook’s original composition that borrows from traditional music so ancient there is no known author. During the pre-concert talk, PHOTO BY ELLEN TEMPLAR Jesse Cook (center) performs at the Florence Events Center. Cook was asked who in the music field influenced him and one of his answers was The Gypsy Kings, a very famous traditional and modern music ensemble with a style all their own. Their musical style could definitely be heard in this piece and in many of the pieces performed by Cook and his band during the evening. As a composer and album producer, while borrowing from ancient traditional music and Gypsy King styling, Cook still manages to create exciting new music all his own. Mastery of guitar and instrumentation combine into artful uniqueness. The energy level never let up. It all appeared so easy and yet one knew it had to be exhausting in the end. During the pre-concert talk there was discussion about one of Cook’s past performances of “Cancion Triste.” Cook stated that it is a sad song but the audience comment 40 Years Lane County Legal Experience 10 Year Coast Resident responded that it was more relaxing than sad. However, with eyes closed you could see, hear and feel the ocean waves rolling onto the shore and back out again with every breath of the music. At one point there was the sur- prising echo of a fog horn. Cook played with some of the most talented musicians to ever grace the event center’s stage. The multi-talented Chris Church plays violin, concerti- na and learned to play the haunting Armenian duduk expertly for one particular tune. Church also displayed a singing voice to envy. Dennis Mohammad provid- ed the all-important bass rhythms with great energy and excitement. Nicholas Hernandez on fla- menco guitar perfectly compli- mented Cook. Both musicians were outstanding with the fla- menco hand clapping that gives this style of music so much verve. Late into the program, the audience was surprised to learn that this was only Juan Mendrano’s second 7 A CONCERT performance with this group. The only word to describe Mendrano’s talents on trap set, ethnic drums, a box, a tin can and unusual percussion tools is “amazing.” It just cannot be easy for a young man from Columbia to suddenly and quickly be per- forming the intricate rhythms of Armenian styled music. Cook is an engaging per- former who brings great humor to the stage and brings the audience to its feet often. During the first encore piece, Paul Simon’s “Cecilia,” the entire sold-out crowd was on its feet singing, clap- ping and swaying with the music. It was sometimes difficult to catch titles for the music. The last song was some- thing about rain falling down, which may have been the title, and was very telling as to the vast amount of talent on stage. Guitars were unplugged, amps and mikes were turned off and only the sounds of pure acoustics and human voice were heard. As Church sang this song with harmonies by Cook and the rest of the band accompa- nying, his enviable voice rang beautifully throughout the hall with great timbre and projec- tion. Presented by SEAcoast pro- ducers Linda Gargis and Steve Dennis, Jesse Cook was the third of SEA’s 2015-16 concert season. SEAcoast’s next concert, “Ballet Fantastique,” will be this Saturday, Feb. 20. Call the FEC box office for tickets at 541-997-1994 or contact it online at www.eventcenter.org. 997-9983 EVENT DATES •Friday, Feb 26, 6:30pm-9:30pm (doors open at 6pm) •Saturday, Feb 27, 9am-5pm (lunch: 12pm-1pm) Rotary announces SHS student of the Quarter a global gathering Let Paul show you a new car or truck. Stop by today! IF:Gathering brings together women from all over the world to humbly seek God and to equip them to better live out their callings. It is a raw, authentic and community-driven global gathering for women who desire to invest in and love one another across denominations, generations and cultures. We seek to model, resource and empower women so that they can create fresh, honest spaces in their local places to wrestle with essential questions of faith like: IF God is real ... then what? IF God is real, then we want more than anything to live like it. 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 Rod McCulloch CPA & A s s o c i y a at e o w l l s Write off H o Please join us at the FLORENCE EVENTS CENTER. Seating is limited. Registration is required to reserve your seat. To register visit: ifgatheringFlorence.eventbrite.com COURTESY PHOTO On Feb. 9, the Florence Rotary Club presented Siuslaw High School student Michael Larson with an award for SHS Student of the Quarter. Larson was nominated by staff members at the high school. Pictured are (from left): Student of the Quarter Michael Larson, Siuslaw High School Principal Kerri Tatum and Rotary President Crystal Farnsworth. Karla D. Holloway CPA T ax Time Stress! 240 HOURS Is your family prepared? Stop in and see us at our new location 733 Highway 101 (across from Safeway) HOLLOWAY & ASSOCIATES, LLC Certifi ed Public Accountants 733 Highway 101, Florence • Ph #541-997-3434 We specialize in Tax Strategies Bookkeeping and Accounting Services Payroll Services Preparation of Tax Returns for Individuals Corporation LLC’s Estates & Trusts Business Consulting Quickbooks Installation & Training Serving Florence for 37 years Proud to be a Florence and Reedsport-Winchester Bay Chamber member. If an emergency happens in your community, it may take emergency workers some time to reach you. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 240 hours. Get your emergency car kit started with these essentials: ❑ Always have at least one half tank of gas ❑ First aid kit ❑ Class ABC fi re extinguisher ❑ Radio and fresh batteries ❑ Nonperishable food in coffee can ❑ Bottled water ❑ Tool kit ❑ Blankets or sleeping bags ❑ Short rubber hose for siphoning ❑ Jumper cables ❑ Waterproof matches and candles ❑ Refl ectors and fl ares ❑ Flashlight with fresh batteries ❑ Paper and pencil maps ❑ Towel, plastic bags, medications This message brought to you by the West Lane Emergency Operations Group. www.wleog.org IDENTIFY • PREPARE • SURVIVE