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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017 Military Museum opens new lending library The Oregon Coast Military Museum has recently complet- ed the lending library in the Museum's display area, pro- viding books on military her- itage to the public with a sim- ple check-out process. “Volunteer Bond Hansen has done an amazing job as our ‘librarian’ with his passion for books combined with his passion for military history. He has arranged the numerous books donated to us over the years into sections dealing with eras of military history, as well as disciplines,” stated Executive Director Cal Applebee. “Supporters can peruse the shelves and find a selection, then check it out for two weeks to read and enjoy,” he added. In addition, the Museum's gift shop book offerings have been growing as well. Some of the donated books which are duplicates, can be pur- chased at very reasonable prices. Plus, several books on various aspects of military her- itage are also available for pur- chase, some from local authors and some on local experi- ences. The Museum is located at 2145 Kingwood Street in Florence, and open to the pub- lic Thursday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. You can learn more by visit- ing the website at www.oregon coastmilitarymuseum.com or by calling 541-902-51 AARP to provide tax help at Library beginning Feb.1 Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 1, the AARP Foundation will provide free tax help and preparation for both federal and state taxes. This service is provided for those of all ages with low to moderate income. Assistance in Florence will be offered at the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 9th St. Monday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. through April 15. Those interested in the serv- ice will need to bring photo ID, Social Security Card for the taxpayer and each depend- ent claimed, 2015 tax returns, and 2016 tax information. 3UH683(5%2:/, Feb 4 th 2017 7 Tickets avail able at Casino Cage (Cash Only) All proceeds support Siuslaw 2017 Project Graduation! Chance to win over $5,000.00 worth of Gift s & Prizes! Location & Time: Th ree Rivers Events Center, doors open at 5 p.m. First game starts at 5:30 p.m. Price: $25.00 includes 2 bingo cards; extra cards available to purchase! Beverages available for purchase! Dinner from Hole in the Wall BBQ only $5. Open to all ages! Date: Saturday, February 4 th , 2017 Contact: Michelle Rose at 541-999-0401 Kay King at 541-997-2248 For details, purchase advanced tickets or reserve a special table for groups of 8 or more!! All Sponsorships and Donations are tax deductible - EIN #93-0962789, Credit cards will be accepted, excluding the Casino Cage. In the case of multiple bingo winners on any single game a play off game will determine a single winner. Top Prizes • Las Vegas Trip Beavers Tickets • Apple Watch Safeway Shopping Spree & Much More! Th ank you to these donors and many others! Big Dog Donuts • Drift wood Shores • Th ree Rivers Casino Resort Florence Eye Clinic • Safeway • Fred Meyer • Rick Barrow R&R King Logging, Inc. • Copeland’s • and many others Library Tidings News about the Siuslaw Public Library Library Tidings, a regular feature of the Siuslaw News, features news about upcoming Siuslaw Public Library pro- grams for adults and children, new books and videos, and other library news of interest to the com- munity. Library Tidings by Kevin Mittge Adult Services Librarian Siuslaw Public Library (541) 997-3134 Book Review “A Hundred Thousand Worlds” By Bob Proehl In the book “A Hundred Thousand Worlds,” Valerie Torrey took her son Alex, and fled Los Angeles six years prior — leaving both her role on a cult sci-fi TV show and her costar husband after a tragedy blew their small family apart. Now Val must reunite nine- year-old Alex with his estranged father, so they set out on a road trip from New York, Val making appearances at comic book con- ventions along the way. As they travel west, encoun- tering superheroes, monsters, time travelers and robots, Val and Alex are drawn into the orbit of the comic-con regulars, from a hapless 20-something indie illustrator to a brilliant corporate comics writer strug- gling with her industry’s old- school ways, to a group of cos- play women who provide a cho- rus of knowing commentary. For Alex, this world is a mag- ical place where fiction becomes reality. But as they get closer to their destination, he begins to realize that the story his mother is telling him about their journey might have a very different ending than he imag- ined. A knowing and affectionate portrait of the geeky pleasures of fandom, “A Hundred Thousand Worlds” is also a trib- ute to the fierce and complicat- ed love between a mother and a son — and to the way stories we create come to shape us. Tax Forms Federal tax forms have not yet arrived at the library, but according to the IRS they have shipped the basic 1040 forms, and the library will put them once they arrive. And again, the state of Oregon will not be supplying libraries with tax forms. In the meantime, we do have “repro- ducible” forms that can be pho- tocopied or you can go online to find and print the needed forms. Also, beginning in February, AARP will be offering their tax service at the library. Look for more information in future Tidings. Requesting New Books Are you anxious to be the first to read the next Lee Child book? Have you noticed that the library seems to be missing a particular book in a young adult series? Is there a new movie you would like to see? “Florence is a special coastal town but what really makes Florence so special is the peo- ple who live here,” said Tanya Garrett, Oregon Coast Humane Society (ORHS) shelter man- ager. An example of what Garrett said makes Florence so special was demonstrated recently when OCHS placed an ad in Siuslaw News last month, alerting the community to badly needed items at the ani- mal shelter, including dog and cat food, cleaning products, and office supplies. “The overwhelming response to that ad left volun- teers amazed, touched and humbled by the outpouring of support,” Garret said. “Each day was like Christmas. “The entire staff was thrilled by the overwhelming generosi- ty of so many.” Dry dog and cat food began arriving in mid December, along with cleaning and office supplies. Carload after carload of individual donations arrived daily and continued through the month of December and early January. “It was truly uplifting and exciting for our volunteers to see the response from the com- munity for our shelter ani- FRAA ART CENTER 120 Maple Street Phone: 541-997-4435 Hours Open: Wed-Fri noon-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun. noon-5pm Classes and Workshops NEW! Palette Knife Painting with Patricia Williams Mondays starting Feb 6, 11 am - 2 pm Contact Patti at 916-296-0485 or artjewelrybypatti@gmail.com for details, fees and to register. Ceramics for Kids w/ Ben Cahoon/ Alissa Clark Thursdays, 4-5 pm, $10/member/class, $15/non-FRAA member/class. Hand Building Ceramics w/ Alissa Wed, 3-5 pm and Thurs, 6-8 pm $10/member/class, $15/non-FRAA member/class, Clay/Firing extra. Open Lab on Saturdays Drop in, work at own pace. Sat 12-5 pm $7/hour/member $12/hour/non-FRAA member, Clay/Firing extra. Ceramics classes held at Alissa’s Studio. 180 Laurel Street. Oil Painting with Michael Wood Wednesdays 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Contact: fmwood@msn.com for fees and more information. Or is there a wonderful new author you want the library to know about? Many of our patrons request that the library purchase books, DVDs, audiobooks, and other materials. We receive requests in per- son, on the phone, and through our website. Each request is assigned to the appropriate staff member who purchases for that area of the collection. A couple of things we look at: is the book fairly new or was it published long ago? Does the material fit within our collec- tion? Sometimes it is determined that the item is more easily available through interlibrary loan (more on that next week), though the majority of requests are purchased. Books are usually ordered twice monthly, while audio- books are ordered more on a quarterly schedule. Due to the quantity of requests we can’t respond indi- vidually to every request, but we will notify patrons once the item is available (either through purchase or interlibrary loan) or if we are ultimately unable to obtain the item. Community rallies with donations for local shelter COURTESY PHOTO OCHS volunteers (front row): Tanya Garrett, Jennie Rankin, Leslie Mcclintock, shelter animal “Jada” and Nina Gayford; back row: Kip Foster, Laura Livingston, Heather Dollman and Kim Nelson; Just some of the donations made to OCHS (far right). mals,” Garrett said. Donations totaled nearly 3/4 of a ton of dry dog and cat food, 554 cans of canned dog and cat food, 75 boxes of toys and treats for the dogs and cats and cases of cleaning and office supplies, such as com- puter paper, soap, alcohol and Clorox. Garrett said that the shelter now has enough food to feed the animals for approximately five months. Winter Luncheon and Speaker NEW! Watercolor Painting with Mary Bennett All levels welcome. Thurs, 12 - 3 pm, Jan 12th - Mar 2nd Space is limited. Call to reserve your spot- 209-986-0366 or 541-997-4435. 5 A Honeyman Meeting Hall (Yurt) January 22, 1 to 3 p.m. open to all who share our interest in the Woahink Watershed RSVP by January 20: lindayoder@hotmail.com or 541-590-0944 Our goal is to promote the understanding, preservation and thoughtful management of Woahink Lake, its watershed and its ecosystem. NEW! Porcelain Painting with Pat Tellez Paint flowers on a porcelain plate adding details each week after firing. 3 sessions, Jan 17, 24, 31, 12 - 4 pm Pre-registration required at FRAA and stop in to view a sample of the project. NEW! Cellini Spiral Stitch Jewelry with Pat Tellez Stitch with beads to make a beautiful necklace or bracelet. Fri, Feb 10th, 1 - 4 pm $30/member, $35/non-FRAA member Pre-registration required at FRAA and stop in to view a sample of the project and get a material list. Writers on the River - Creative Writing Workshop w/ Catherine Rourke Sat Jan 28th, 10 am to noon All writing levels and genres. $20/member, $25/non-FRAA member To register, call 541-708-2120 or email CJReditor@gmail.com Painting with John Leasure Saturdays 9 am - 12 pm Jan 14th and 28th, Feb 4th, 11th, 25th Contact: jnleasure@hotmail.com or 541-991-2754 for details and fees. For more information about classes, visit fraaoregon.org. To register for these classes, please call or visit FRAA at our art center on Maple Street. We love our locals! Julie Rachel Amy Luci “Join us for Coffee & Unique Art” We’re proud to serve Organic & Fair Trade Coffee “Words can not express the shelter volunteers’ and staff’s gratitude to the community and the Siuslaw New,.” Garnett said.For those who’d like to continue supporting the shelter, new OCHS T-shirts like those worn by volunteers are now available for $15 at the OCHS office, 2840 Rhododendron Dr. Volunteers needed to help with homeless count Volunteers are needed for Lane County‘s annual home- less, Point in Time Count (PIT). On Wednesday, Jan. 25, Lane County Human Services, along with its non- profit partners, will conduct a PIT count of people who are homeless in Lane County. The annual homeless count reaches throughout the community to people sleep- ing on the streets, vehicles, parks, camps, and other places not designed for human habitation. For more information con- tact Pearl Wolfe, supervisor, Lane County Human Services Division, at 541- 682-4629. 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