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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2016 Hillsbery art students featured in library show Siuslaw Public Library is showcasing the students of watercolorist and Florence res- ident Carole Hillsbery through- out the month of April. Original colorful paintings are hanging in the lobby halls for all visitors. Hillsbery’s goal was to allow her students to showcase their work from the absolute beginner’s very first painting to the advanced stu- dent’s most recent piece. FUUF DONATES TO SOS “With each class, I encour- aged students to find beautiful, luminous color on their paper and to experiment with new techniques,” said Hillsbery. She is known for her color- ful, refreshing style and is a member of the Backstreet Gallery in Old Town Florence. For information on classes, email questions to char wilson66@gmail.com, or visit www.carolehillsbery.com. www.shoppelocal.biz Relay For Life FUNDRAISER SATURDAY , APRIL 16 11 AM-2 PM AT OREGON PACIFIC BANK PARKING LOT Car Wash (Dependant upon weather) All proceeds go to Relay For Life Team: Oregon Pacifi c Bank Banking on Life COURTESY PHOTO David Dumas, a member of Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, presents Siuslaw Outreach Services executive director David Wiegan with checks for $2,730. FUUF picks a different nonprofit organization to support each quarter. “We are once again very thankful for this generous donation,” said Wiegan. “FUUF has been supportive of SOS and its programs for many years, as well as other worthwhile causes in our community.” Local nonprofit radio station celebrates two years noon to 7 p.m. “We’re defi- nitely happy with the upward trajectory of Florence’s lis- tener-supported public radio,” said station COURTESY PHOTO m a n a g e r R i c h a r d KXCR’s Gigi Lassan and Stu Henderson Koehler. “We share a conversation at the radio station. have gained an increasing number of new lis- speaking behind a microphone, teners and are expanding our interviewing, formatting a pro- knowledge of what it takes to gram, operating the equipment successfully run a diverse, all- and learning how to cut and volunteer nonprofit station. But splice. Other volunteers attend we have the required passion. the front desk, work the And passion leads to the privi- phones, write copy, help with lege of serving our communi- voice-overs, set up events, mow the lawn, clean the rooms ty.” Strides have been made to and try to help build the sta- further connect the station with tion’s listening audience by its audience by the completion word of mouth. Those who are part of the of its new website at kxcr.net, and the relaunching of the station are aware of their KXCR 90.7 FM Facebook responsibility to use the facility to provide educational opportu- page. In addition, tech savvy man- nities for interested students. agement has accomplished an KXCR’s Youth Radio Club has almost seamless quality for been an extracurricular activity on-air production, dropping in for several Siuslaw students, public service announcements even before the station went and calendar items as requested live, and has resulted in well received, fun shows. by the public. “A variety of more than The station’s mission is to keep improving its presentation ninety programs are being pre- and to continue helping new sented weekly,” said Koehler. “That’s not counting the eclec- volunteer on-air talent. KXCR offers training in tic continuous flow of music from midnight to 6 a.m.” During the day, listeners can Youth perform in Children’s Repertory of find the news program Oregon Workshops’ (CROW) “Shrek the Musical, “Democracy Now,” followed Jr.” this weekend and let their individuality by the insightful Ian Masters’ show. Go to eventcenter.org for more info. “Background Briefing.” Local talents like octogenar- ians “Goodtime Charlie and Smilin’ Dave” entertain listen- ers with their program “The Best of Swing,” followed by archivist “Larry,” who refresh- es listeners’ appreciation of early radio’s sparkle using his library of early radio to “harken back yesteryear” with his “Golden Age of Radio” show. Living locally means talking locally and “Community Conversations” draws loyal followers because of its focus on neighbors sharing their sto- ries and activities. Others who produce pro- “I just be as weird as I can. Honestly, people “In public I’m usually a really loud and “When I’m on stage, I get so pumped and grams include Maggie, David, will think you’re weird, but at one point or anoth- animated person, so people know I’m around. get really excited. Basically, I let loose. It’s Jack, Kathy, Ann, Marc and er, you’ll be in a cool group of people who actu- CROW really taught me to let my freak flag fun once I get my costume and get to build my many more, all of whom ally understand you.” fly. If it weren’t for CROW, maybe my flag own character and go crazy with it.” —W ILLIAM , 12 wouldn’t fly as much.” —E LYSE , 10 encourage listeners to look at —K RISTIN , 15 the creativity within the com- DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed above are solely those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of the Siuslaw News or its advertisers. munity. “Saturday’s party will have L AKEFRONT W ITH D OCK snacks, entertainment and a lit- tle on-air fund raising,” said event organizer Maggie Bagon, “But mainly, it an opportunity to meet members of the com- munity and share the nonprofit Coast Real Estate Cell: 541-999-7317 public radio adventure with all 100 Hwy. 101, Florence, OR 97439 diana@cbcoast.com $375,000 CB#11228 MLS#16524551 who have an interest.” www.RelayForLife.Org/FlorenceOR WORD KXCR 90.7 FM is celebrat- ing its second anniversary Saturday, April 23, with an open house and pot luck from ON THE STREET How do you let your ‘freak flag fly’? 7 A
