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10 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JULY 2, 2016 Traveling troubadours play Wednesday Library hosts spoken word poetry KXCR brings new duo Amy Sue Berlin and Kendra Kinsey to Florence in July. The pair has the Kerrville Folk Festival, in Texas, in their rearview mirrors. Now the two young women are hitting the road as a folk singing package, bringing their musical back- grounds and memories with them to share with audiences around Oregon this summer. Their stop in Florence will be at the Siuslaw Public Library’s Bromley Room, 1460 Ninth St., Wednesday, July 6, at 7 p.m. In the troubadour tradition, there will no charge at the door. A passing hat and appreciative audience will send the per- formers happily down the road. Kinsey has been singing since she learned words. She grew up singing in the choir and going yearly to the Kerrville Folk Festival, which formed a seedbed of melody and tunes. After earning a bachelor’s of arts degree in stu- dio art, Kendra came back to music after discovering a love of harmony. Along came the ukulele — it was love at love at first sight. Kinsey sings solo but also likes to harmonize. She is working on an album. Berlin was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., but was des- tined for the American Southwest. Tickets on sale for annual Kiwanis Duck Race Monday Florence Kiwanis Club will host its 19th annual “Great Florence Duck Race” in the Siuslaw River on Monday, July 4, beginning at 1 p.m. The race can be viewed from the Old Town Boardwalk east of ICM. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at Coast Insurance, 777 Maple St., across from the U.S. Post Office, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets can also by pur- chased by contacting Kiwanian Judy Dahlberg at 541-999-1889 or judyduck tickets@gmail.com, or by coming to the Kiwanis trailer from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., through July 3, and on July 4 from 9 a.m. to noon. The trailer is across the street from ICM. There are 43 prizes with a total value of over $4,100 being awarded, in descending value, as the ducks cross the finish line. All proceeds stay in the community for scholarships and helping the community’s children. Name Port of Siuslaw’s river commode The Port of Siuslaw is holding a competition to name its new floating rest- room that will go into the water this week. It will stay in use through the fishing season and come out of the water after Labor Day. The naming contest is open to any person 18 years of age or older. To submit an entry, email port@portof siuslaw.com or call 541-997- 3040 with the suggested name, and your contact infor- mation. Entries need to be suitable for a public facility. There is no limit to the number of times a person may enter. The winner will be picked and announced on July 4. The winning entry will receive a $100 gift certificate to ICM restaurant. The vessel is 24 feet long, 11.5 feet wide and has a 1,000 gallon holding capaci- ty. The vessel is supplied by a grant from the Oregon State Marine Board. COURTESY PHOTO Folk singers Kendra Kinsey (left) and Amy Sue Berlin Early on, she traveled with her mother, Anne Feeney, a musician and activist. Each year they made the trek to Texas for the Kerrville Folk Festival. It was those trips that silently pulled Amy Sue to move to Austin, Texas, where she eventually laid down her roots. Her involvement in the music industry is long, but much of that time was spent behind the scenes — selling merchandise, promoting, man- aging and learning the ropes. It wasn’t until September 2012 that Amy got her first taste for songwriting. Sitting in on some classes at a song writing camp in Sisters, Ore., altered Amy’s path forever. She found herself a pen and never put it down. “She sparks the spirit of summer with her singing. Her voice is like no other. She is an Austin Original,” says The Austin Chronicle. The show is sponsored by KXCR. For more information, go to kxcr.net or call 541-997- 5252. DENTURE SERVICES INC. Here to serve your denture needs: Dentures Immediate Dentures Implant Dentures Relines and Repairs Noah Schultz and Stephen Fowler will be presenting a free workshop on spoken word poetry in the Bromley room of the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St., on Tuesday, July 5, from 3 to 5 p.m. All teens ages 13 to 18 are invited to attend this free pres- entation. Snacks will be pro- vided. Spoken word poetry is a combination of poetry and per- formance which often focuses on social or personal issues. Fowler and Schultz are the first and second place winners of the recent Big Wave Spoken Word Poetry Contest spon- sored by Florence Regional Arts Alliance. They have made numerous presentations throughout Oregon about poetry and how spoken word poetry helped trans- form their own lives. Schultz has published a book of his poems called “Morse Code Kisses.” The presentation will include live performanc- es of original works along with examples from other poets. Fowler says, “This workshop will give the youth of Florence a bet- ter understanding of this art form and possibly interest them in attending our summer classes.” Volunteer•Get involved•Donate Florence Food Share provides food to those who are hungry in our community. If you have four hours a week available, we are in need of volunteers to staff our Front Desk and also act as Guides as clients walk through the pantry. Please call our volunteer coordinator, Gina Yates, @ 541-997-9110 (Monday – Friday, before noon) to learn more about volunteering. info@lorence- foodshare.org 2190 Spruce Street. FREE CONSULTATIONS Relines and Repairs Same Day Or by special appointment Financing: Citi Health Card 12 Month no Interest 524 Laurel St. 541-997-6054 Stephen Fowler and Noah Schultz Do your part and volunteer today to help support these local non-proft organizations in our community! William Foster LD Sherry, Offi ce Manager Monday-Thursday 10am - 2 pm COURTESY PHOTO Assisting those in need in our Community. Free Hot Meals Mon-Wed-Fri 11 AM - 2 PM Get Results...List With Amanda. Amanda DeTar Broker 541 999-4285 HELPING HANDS COALITION PO Box 1296 • 1339 Rhododendron Dr. Florence, OR 97439 Call 541-997-5057 to Volunteer Join the Peace Harbor Hospital Volunteers. You will find an area of interest in a caring organization. Hwy 101 #1701 – Seller has completed $20K in develop- mental processes, saving you money. Buy this lot with the bordering property and save more money, build your dream home with over an acre of pri- vacy near town. $43,000. #2500-15435912 Peace Harbor Volunteers 400 9th Street, Florence, OR 97439 541-997-8412 ext. 209 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 Specialty Salads for a healthy & delicious meal! Indulge your craving for something fresh and satisfying with our chef’s delicious salad creations. Open Daily for Lunch 11-5pm beer, wine & cocktails! Daily Happy Hour 3-6pm Try Our Unique NEW Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich Meals on Wheels are available to people over the age of 60 who cannot get out much due to illness or advanced age and who are not eating properly, regardless of income. Cafe 60 is available for those who prefer to make new friends in a dining room setting. 1570 Kingwood • PO Box 2313, Florence 541-997-5673 laneseniormeals.org Operating Monday, Wednesday and Friday topped w/cheese, bell peppers, onions & mushrooms. (w/side) ONLY $12 The Grill & Lounge at Sandpines 1201 35th Street at Kingwood, Florence Highway 101 & 35 St. 541-997-4623 SOS is looking for a few great volunteers! We have morning opportunities available at the front desk! Spend a few hours each week greeting clients, answering the phone and helping our community. All training is provided. Call our Volunteer Coordinator- Lori @ 541-997-2816 Saving men one PSA test at a time. 541-997-6626 maribob@oregonfast.net Someone to talk to... who understands! See Jim for your auto sales needs! 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441
