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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017 ‘Operation Red, White, Blue and You’ goes national Operation Red, White, Blue and You (ORWBY)launched Jan. 28, at Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 23 in Florence. ORWBY is an outreach pro- gram to honor the memory of its creator, Helen F. Cunningham, one of Florence’s centenarians who crocheted 34 lapghans — small lap-sized afghan — through age 106. The lapghans were donated to local deserving veterans at Elk events. Her daughter, the Rev. Kat Cunningham of Circle 4 Oneness Ministry, chose to continue Helen Cunningham’s work as anoth- er level of creating Oneness around the United States. “I think it’s something that’s very needed right now,” Cunningham said. “We believe the true heart of this gesture is in the healing of the patriotic lapghan maker and gifted vet- eran who receives it.” Cunningham, along with the project’s outreach and social networking coordinator Karen Lee, helps connect families and fathers who were veterans serving the U.S. COURTESY PHOTO Clockwise from top left: Carol Strenkoski, Kat Cunningham, DAV Adjutant Ralph L. Martin, Karen Lee, DAV Commander David “Skip” Stitt and Caroline Mesman When telling others about this effort, Cunningham said they found people outside of Florence who wanted to be a part of this gifting. “In the spirit of this idea, it only seemed natural to go global,” said Cunningham, who is asking that 1,000 lapghans be created and pre- sented by December 2017. Lee continued Helen Cunningham’s last lapghan and presented it to DAV Commander David “Skip” Stitt to kick off this labor of love. Carol Strenkoski, of “Doggie Couture,” crocheted the first one and presented it to her son, David, in Ann Arbor, MI. “His smile launched our national movement of ‘Patriotic Comfort,’” said Strenkoski. A local volunteer, Caroline Mesman, has stepped up to create her lapgan to present locally. It’s a simple self- starter program. Volunteers can download a pattern, buy the yarn, choose to knit or cro- chet a red, white and blue striped lapghan and present it to any male or female veteran they choose to honor. Send a post and photo of the presentation for the FB organ- ization page. For more details, visit www.circle4oneness.org or email Lee at soulstar_46@yahoo .com “The ministry’s work is to awaken people to see that there is no separation,” said Cunningham. “We can support each other — one lapghan at a time.” KITCHEN KLUTTER Unique kitchen, spa and baby gift s. Spokandy & Sweet Shop truffl es, cake pops, decorated Oreos & more….and always free gift wrapping! Clarinet Marmalade 1258 Bay St. 541-997-6060 HIT THAT Saturday, , Feb 11, 2 pm matinee Saturday LIKE BUTTON! Florence Events Center 541.997.1994 F ACEBOOK . COM /S IUSLAW N EWS F 32 nd Annual LORENCE B U S I N E S S P R O F I L E 2 0 1 6 31 ST ANNUAL Getting Settled ___ Community Calendar ___ BUSINESS DIRECTORY & RELOCATION GUIDE Relocation & New Resident Magazine Fresh In The Case THIS WEEK: New Residents are moving in and ready to spend! The 2017 Siuslaw News Glossy Magazine is an annual print and digital online publication. 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She has played at clubs and restaurants in the north- west and also performes fre- quently at craft fairs, markets and seasonal festivals. Blue plays a wide variety of music from a song list that includes more than 400 titles. Tea and coffee will be pro- vided, or guests over age 21 can “BYOB.” Healthy finger foods are welcome. The event is free to the public, but donations are appreciated. OCHS to appreciate volunteers Valentine Ideas from theshedd.org/JazzKings 5 A 800-853-0909 Oregon Coast Humane Society is hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Day Sunday, Feb. 19, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. This event will honor both present and past volunteers who have given of their time and dedication over the years. All past and present volun- teers are invited to attend. RSVP prior to Feb.17 by calling Danielle Dickson at 541-999-5702. FRAA artist teaches mono-prints Well-known local artist Kat Cunningham will be offering two Tuesday evening classes to the Florence community, titled “Mono-Print Flowers and Birds of Florence.” In these classes, students will create an enhanced gelli/acrylic plate mono print, and then add “pop,” depth and texture with household tools. They will also design hot-cut stencils. Whether new to art, or a seasoned artist, these classes promise to provide a new, creative experience. Dates for the classes are Feb. 21 to begin the project, and Feb. 28 to complete it. Classes run from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Florence Regional Arts Alliance Art Center, 120 Maple St. in Old Town, and pre-registration is required. A third optional class will be offered on Tuesday, March 7, for those who wish to “continue the fun” and learn additional advanced tech- niques. Versatile, creative, and innovative are just a few of the words to describe Cunningham, who for decades has enjoyed a career as an accomplished artist, author, designer, and entre- preneur. Cunningham created the first piece of public art locat- ed at the Port of Siuslaw boardwalk, the three-sided Florence Scenic Column, comprised of hand-painted tiles. For further details about the upcoming classes, Cunningham can be contact- ed at 541-999-1782 or kat@circle4oneness.org. Those wishing to attend may also visit the FRAA Art Center and Gallery to register at fraaoregon.org.
