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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016 Ashes to ashes, dust to... Hey, not so fast! Then I rush back in for a Ned second trip to the rest room. Hickson I’m turning 50 this August. There. I said it. The truth is, I haven’t given it much thought because I don’t feel 50. Sure, there are some days I roll out of bed, walk to the bathroom and realize the creaking and popping sounds I hear aren’t coming from the floorboards. And yes, I’ve noticed when I’m cleaning out my razor it looks like someone used it to shave our neigh- bor’s grey Schnauzer. But most days I throw on a rock- er T-shirt or slim-fit dress shirt, leave it untucked over my jeans, lace up my super- hero Vans or hiking boots and am on my way. But still... I’m technically on my way. However, over the last several months I’ve started getting reminders from soci- ety’s collective data bank that I am getting older. The first came in my email back in January, when I got one of those Singles Looking for Love In Your Area! mes- sages. I’ve received many of these over the years, and they always include the image of an attractive 30- something woman in a sun dress laughing with an equal- ly attractive 30-something man as they sip wine on a beach at sunset. Not anymore. This time, the word “sin- gles” had been replaced with “seniors,” and the two 30- somethings apparently found FRESH CRAB Fresh In The Case This Week: Salmon, Snapper, Perch, LIME MARINATED GRILLED SALMON INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 TBS olive oil 2 tsp dijon mustard 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/8 tsp black pepper 4 Salmon Steaks Serves 4 Oysters, Steamers, Shrimp, Mussels, Smoked Fish and more... PREPARATION: Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, mustard, ginger, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a bowl. Pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the Salmon Steaks, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air and seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Preheat outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate. Remove the Salmon from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Grill until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 5-10 mins per side depending on thickness. Recipe from Allrecipes THE KRAB KETTLE 280 Hwy. 101 (2 Blocks N. of Bridge) Florence MONDAY-SUNDAY 10-6 • 541-997-8996 h e production of h e Diary of Anne Frank is just around the corner! You do not want to miss this heartwarming play that brings history to life.Written by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett and now newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman. Directed by Jen- nifer Conner and Cathy Dupont. h is adaptation gives us a pow- erful new look into the daily lives of eight people hiding in the Annexe. h rough Anne’s diary we experience historic honesty during World War II for the Jewish people. h e Diary of Anne Frank allows us an opportunity to see what life would have been like in the Annexe. First there was Mr. Kraler, played by Paul Deemer. He was a sot spoken businessman that was hired on by Mr. Frank to help run his Opekta business. During the invasion of the Annexe, Kraler himself was ar- rested for harboring Jews and was sent to a work camp in Amers- foort, but he was able to escape while being transported to Ger- many. Kraler was one of 4 individuals that helped hide the Frank family. Another individual that helped the Frank family was Miep, played by Trudie Cahoon, she became a close, trusted friend to Anne and her family during her employment by Mr. Frank. While the Frank family was in hiding she would bring food, books and anything that was needed to help make life in the Annexe a little a hotel room, leaving behind a white-haired couple sip- ping on fruit smoothies and playing Canasta. Soon after that, I received a free trial subscription to AARP magazine. I have to say, there’s nothing like hav- ing an entire magazine full of people living it up on cruises, attending Broadway musicals and playing tennis to remind you that you’re still another 15 years away from retirement. I’ve also been receiving a lot more pharmaceutical spam. Mostly for reducing blood pressure. And for increasing my, uh... Longevity. But it wasn’t until yester- day, when I opened our mail box top find a letter addressed to “Mr. Ned Hickson” from Neptune Cremation Service, that I felt the buzzards beginning to circle. Death was not only coming for me — he knew my address! I opened it and was a bit relieved it wasn’t a coupon with an expiration date. At the same time, I was a little unnerved by a statement in the opening paragraph that read: More and more people are being cremated — and the numbers are increasing every year! The numbers of what, dead people? Was this a veiled threat? All of this made me come to the realization that, yes; I am getting older. At least on paper. However, the fact that society’s collective data bank isn’t aware that I’m ridicu- lously happily married, am in reasonably good health and am more than a decade away from qualifying for Social Security just shows they don’t know everything. Given the fact that I come from a long line of longevity and late bloomers, I think I’ll keep the cremation plans on the back burner for now (although that pun might kill someone) and think of approaching 50 as the second act of my life as opposed to the final act. Besides, I still need to find out who keeps using my razor on that Schnauzer... Ned is a syndicated colum- nist with News Media Corporation. His book, “Humor at the Speed of Life,” is available online at Port Hole Publications in Florence, Amazon Books and Barnes & Noble. Write to him at nedhickson@icloud.com. Call Today to Schedule your appointment John C. Bachmann, DVM Lindsey A. Franz, DVM Open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Siuslaw Riverside hosts artists reception The Siuslaw Riverside Eat and Drink Restaurant will be hosting an artists reception Thursday, April 21, for fea- tured photographers Stephen Jones and Patrice Lampton. The Riverside, 1340 Bay St., will have a no-host bar as well as a selection of menu items available. The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Jones and Lampton are an award-winning husband and wife documentary photogra- phy duo who moved to Florence three years ago. Also featured will be the work of local fine-art pho- tographer Rudy Gargioni. Lampton is an accom- plished nature and wedding 541-997-9300 1739 West 22nd Street, Florence easier. It was Meip who found Anne’s diary at er the Natzis burst into the Annexe. During the time the families were in hiding they had to i nd ways to compromise with each other so that everyone would be more comfortable. One of those compromises was Anne rooming with Jan Dussel, played by Grant Harmond. Mr. Dussel was the neighborhood Dentist and friend to Mr. Frank. Although he was not easy to live with, his medical knowl- edge swit ly became a great blessing to those in the Annexe. Mr. and Mrs Van Daan, played by Jim Wellington and Jackie Crave could have truly used a space of their own. h ose two were like two sticks of dynamite always ready to ignite due to their “hot” tempers. At their worst, they were loud, petulant, rude, and seli sh but, at their best , Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan showed love, humor, and compassion toward each other and those around them. Mrs. Van Daan was the cook in the Annexe and was happiest when serving up the meals she had prepared with limited ingredients. Mr. Van Daan was a friend to Mr. Frank and business partner. He and Mr. Frank worked together to plan the family's disappear- ance and prepared the annex as a hiding place. Peter Van Daan, played by Kyle Hight, was Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan’s teenage son who in all understanding was just trying to just get through each day they were in hiding. Anne and Peter became great friends during their time together. He became Anne’s i rst love. Margot Frank, played by Brooklyn Cahoon, was the oldest Frank daughter. She was given a work order by the Gestapo caus- ing the hastening of the family to go into hiding early. Anne and Margot were as diff erent as night and day, but that did not stop them from being closer then two sisters could possible be. Margot kept a diary as well of the accounts in the Annex, but sadly it was never found. Otto and Edith Frank, played by Dana Rodet and Kate Gib- son, were model parents. Mr. Frank,with his even temper and eagerness to keep peace with in the walls of the hiding place was regarded as the leader in the Annexe. Otto Frank made sure that the children stayed educated just as if they were still in school and he encouraged Anne to write in her diary. Mrs. Frank was sot spoken and tried to keep her thoughts to herself, but in doing so she began to close off from her family and spend many hours with her own darkening fears. Edith would coni de in Miep whenever she could. When mending needed to be done or cleaning, Edith and Margot worked together to achieve the task. Anne was far too busy writing in her diary to help with the mending. Anne Frank, played by Memphis Gkiewe, was an energetic young girl that spoke her thoughts freely. On her 13th birthday Anne received an autograph book from her father, which she used as a diary. She named her diary Kitty. When her family went into hiding in 1942, Anne made sure she had Kitty with her. Anne was the shining light during the darkest times in the Annexe for the others. She helped bring laughter and hope for the unsure future. Her honesty and energy at times, however, was not always well photographic storyteller, an internationally published author and the managing edi- tor of Aaronstadt Studios. Jones is a seasoned photo- journalist, educator, wed- ding, commercial and docu- mentary photographer. Their work showcases many of the well-known iconic features of the coast as well as some hidden gems and some imagined, “as I thought it should be” photo- graphic art. There will be framed wall art as well as loose prints and note cards available for pur- chase. For more information, call Riverside Restaurant at 541- 331-3663. Homegrown features 7 Devils at beer tasting The 7 Devils Brewery from Coos Bay will be the featured brewery at Homegrown Pub on Friday, April 22. The 7 Devils Brewing Company is a small craft brew- ery on a mission to bring the inspiration of the coastal area to the tap. Owned by Annie Pollard and Carmen Mathews, Visit us on the web T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM 8:00 Dr. John Bachmann and his certified Veterinary Technician Elizabeth 7 A S IUSLAW N EWS Follow us on Twitter @S IUSLAW N EWS 7 Devils Brewery strives to be a sustainable business that is socially, ethically and environ- mentally responsible and pro- vides a place where passionate people converge to create a positive environment and inspired products. Its goal is to enhance the community in which it lives and succeed financially so that it can provide family wage jobs for creative people in a progres- sive workplace. With core val- ues of efficiency, ingenuity, pride in craftsmanship, envi- ronmental and social responsi- bility and superior customer service, the 7 Devils Brewing Company is crafting the change they wish to see in the world. Come to Homegrown Pub, 294 Laurel St., from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. to meet the folks at 7 Devils Brewery and taste some of their beers. For more information, call 541-997-4886. timed or received. Young Anne tried to be calm and collected like her sister Margot, but that was just not what her soul longed to be. She would write in her diary for hours, capturing day to day life in the Annexe. Last Resort Payers invite you to experience this powerful pro- duction. h is is a limited seating event, so get your tickets before it is too late. Florence Events Center is hosting performances on April 22,23,28, 29 at 7:00pm and April 24, and 30 at 2:00pm. Get your tickets at the Florence Events Center box offi ce. Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm. Or go on line atwww.eventcenter.org. Any questions call 541-997-1994.
