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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017 Showdown at Blue Bills Library Tidings Book Review “4 3 2 1” by Paul Auster On March 3, 1947, in the maternity ward of Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, N.J., Archibald Isaac Ferguson, the one and only child of Rose and Stanley Ferguson, is born. From that single beginning, Ferguson’s life will take four simultaneous and independent fictional paths. Four Fergusons made of the same genetic materi- al, four boys who are the same boy, will go on to lead four par- allel and entirely different lives. Chapter by chapter, the rotat- ing narratives evolve into an elaborate dance of inner worlds enfolded within the outer forces of history as, one by one, the intimate plot of each Ferguson’s story rushes on across the tumul- tuous and fractured terrain of mid-twentieth-century America. A boy grows up — again and again and again. Paul Auster’s first novel in seven years is as inventive and dexterously constructed as any- thing he has written before. “4 3 2 1,” is an unforgettable tour de force, the crowning work of this masterful writer’s extraordinary career. News about the Siuslaw Public Library COURTESY PHOTO 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 Three Rivers Casino Resort will be presenting Showdown at the Blue Bills Sports Bar and Tap Room, March 17 and 18, from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Showdown plays classic and new country music with a hint of southern rock. Blue Bills is located inside TRC, which is located at 5647 Highway 126. Free and Confidential HIV Testing Happening in Florence NOW ! Fish Tales: Traditions and Challenges of Seafood in Oregon Today the library is presenting an Oregon Humanities Conversation Project program at 1 p.m., in the Bromley Room. The conversation features Jennifer Burns Bright discussing Fish Tales: Traditions and Challenges of Seafood in Oregon. Oregonians love the wild beauty of our 363 miles of coastline but finding truly local seafood can be hard, even on the coast. The U.S. imports approxi- mately 90 percent of its seafood and ships out nearly as much to the global market. Why aren’t we eating more local seafood? Why do we consider seafood more a delicacy now than in the past? In this conversation, food writer Bright helps participants explore our relationship with the products of the sea and culture traditions involving fishing, eat- ing seafood, and understanding the ocean’s bounty and chal- lenges. Bright is a food and travel writer based in Port Orford. She recently retired from teaching at the University of Oregon and holds a Ph.D. from the 5 A University of California Irvine and a Master Food Preserver Certification. Local Author Tarno Greene discusses brain injury Local author Tarno Greene will speak at the library on Friday, March 24, at 2 p.m., about her book “I’m Inside, Y’Know: Traumatic Brain Injury and You.” Traumatic Brain Injury, PTSD, Alzheimer’s, brain infec- tion, senility and other compro- mised conditions all have com- mon symptoms. And all the symptoms are frustrating. “I’m Inside Y’Know” is help- ful for those of us with infinite patience and minimal expecta- tion. It’s an essential necessity for the impatient, emotionally dis- tanced and/or faraway, busy multitaskers, those unfamiliar with mental conditions and goal oriented people. This book will help with acknowledging the presence of brain injury, soul searching about what you can contribute, offers resources, and helps make you feel better about yourself when someone with a brain injury enters your life. City Lights to screen environmental documentary What: Due to a high number of new infections, HIV Alliance is offering free HIV testing to anyone . When: 1st and 3rd Friday of every month. 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oregon Community Rights Network is hosting a special screening of “We the People 2.0” at City Lights Cinemas on Tuesday, March 21, at 6 p.m. The documentary, presented by Tree Media and the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF), tells the stories of people across the nation who have faced decades of environmen- tal assaults, such as fracking, sludging of farmland or food contamination through GMO’s — and what they are doing Where: PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Hospital 400 9th St. Bldg 310 Call Anthony with any questions at 541-342-5088 Visit the Siuslaw News online at WWW.THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM Yard Debris Disposal CRAIG’S Bar-n-Que Next Date is MARCH 18th 9am to 2pm at the Kingwood entrance to the airport, located at Kingwood & 27th St. COST 2016 Collection Dates: Pickup load $10 Now open at the Pro Lumber parking lot (Maple and Highway 101 in Florence) OPEN 11AM-4PM It’s time to get your Que on! MARCH 18 Medium Utility Trailer (10-12 ft) $15 MAY 13 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2:00 PM Identity Th eft , Protect your Loved One Holiday Tips for Families & Caregivers THURSDAY, APRIL 20TH, 2017 @ 2PM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015, 2:00 PM Navigating Diffi cult Conversations with Your Loved One Alzheimer’s Disease: The Truth Behind the Myths THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2017 @ 2PM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015, 2:00 PM Brain Fitness for Seniors is an Important Part of Well-being Dementia Drugs; Facts and Myths Exposed THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017 @ 2PM JULY 15 AUGUST 19 SEPTEMBER 16 OCTOBER 21 • Food & Household waste • Animal Waste • Plastics • Construction Debris • Hazardous Waste For questions, please contact the City of Florence Public Works Department at 541-997-4106 All seminars are free and open to the public. All seminars are free and Refreshments provided. open to the public. Western Lane Community Foundation (WLCF) has announced that April 14 will be the deadline for WLCF scholarship applications, which are open to seniors at Mapleton and Siuslaw high schools. WLCF administers 20 scholarship funds, most of which are awarded annually, and range from $500 to $2,500 each. The funds represent yearly earnings from funds WLCF manages on behalf of generous donors of the local community. Two new scholarships were 50th Anniversary GUN SHOW To register for these free Refreshments provided. events please call & DISPLAY (541) for 997-6111 To register these free or email us call at events please (541) 997-6111 ldouda@prestigecare.com or email us at Events are held at rkilfoy@prestigecare.com (Includes Member Gun Collections) Saturday March 18th 9am to 5pm Sunday, March 19th 9am to 3pm Florence Senior Center 1570 Kingwood St. Florence WEDNESDAY , MARCH 18, 2015, 2:00 PM A T Prestige Senior Living THE L ANE C OUNTY F AIRGROUNDS FREE Parking Eugene, Oregon Admission: $6.00 Kids under 12 Free (when accompanied by paying adult) FREE for Active Duty with ID Spruce Point Assisted Living & Memory Care 375 9th Street Florence, Oregon 97439 an assisted living and memory care community $1 off coupon available at local area Gun Shops and all regional www.spruce-point.com Community Rights Lane County will be on hand to answer questions and give updates on local work. Oregon Community Rights Network supports community rights-based lawmaking used to create greater protections against corporate harms, such as aerial spraying and oil pipelines. As an example, Lincoln County has a measure (21-177) on the ballot for May to ban aerial spraying. Lane County is collecting signatures for a similar ban. The community is invited to learn new strategies to protect the environment, food source and community rights against corporate control. A light pasta supper will be served from 5 to 5:50 p.m., compliments of The High Country Gourmet. For information, call 541- 991-7731. WLCF announces scholarship application submission date Willamette Valley Arms Collectors Association Helping Seniors Manage Chronic Diseases Successful Communication Tips & Strategies to THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2017 @ 2PM Someone Affected by Communicate with Senior Finances, Memory Loss What to Do When It’s Time To Help DO NOT Bring your: JUNE 17 Large Utility Trailer (12-18ft) $20 Greater than 20 cubic yards $20 +$5/yard over • Tree Clippings • Leaves • Grass Clippings • Weeds • Prunings • Brush APRIL 15 Living, Loving, & Thriving T Series g Caregiver Educational THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2017 @ 2PM Bring: Small Utility Trailer (Single Axle) $10 Spruce Point Assisted Living & Memory Care Caring for a a loved loved be very disease overwhelming. Caring for one one with can Alzheimer’s or other memory related be very overwhelming. We’re here to help. We are illnesses here to can help. about it. These communities recog- nize that ecosystems at home and around the globe are col- lapsing under inherently unsus- tainable laws and governing structures — what many have called “corporate state.” They come to understand why the system is stacked against them and the natural environment. The film shares how they are working with CELD and organizing to stop these assaults in their own communi- ties through rights-based laws, which ban the harms as a viola- tion of rights. Communities are laying the foundation for a sustainable future by joining together across the U.S. to advance environmental rights by mov- ing forward through the Community Rights organiza- tion. After the film, members of BI-MART stores FOR MORE INFO. CALL JOHN AT 541-954-8460 • showdirector@wvaca.org added this past year, The Boys and Girls Club Scholarship and the Brittney Hartzell Baguley Memorial Scholarship. Scholarships are available for traditional four-year col- leges as well as community colleges and accredited trade schools. While academic achieve- ment is one criteria used in determining recipients, the scholarship committee also carefully reviews outside activities, scholastic improve- ment, volunteerism, economic need and work history. Several of the scholarships are directed toward students in particular fields of education or with other qualifying char- acteristics such as mechanical interest, nursing and others. Last year, WLCF awarded more than $26,000 in scholar- ships. Watch for upcoming announcements concerning a specific LCC nursing scholar- ship and other scholarships designed for already graduated students, re-entry students and other career changing adults. Applications can be obtained at the high school counseling offices or on line at www.wlcfonline.org and must be post marked or received no later than April 14, at P.O. Box 1589, Florence, OR, 97439, or submitted to the web address above by the same date. For more information regarding the graduating sen- ior scholarships, contact school counselors or the WLCF office at 541- 997- 1274.
