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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 HCAO to screen film ‘Now is the time’ The Florence chapter of Healthcare for All Oregon (HCAO) is presenting a sec- ond showing of the free docu- mentary film,“Now is the time for Health Care for Everybody.” For those who missed the first well-attended showing, be sure to catch this impressive film and take part in an open discussion Saturday, April 8, at the Bromley Room in the Siuslaw Public Library at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The United States pays nearly twice as much for healthcare as any other indus- trialized nation, yet it still does not care for all of its citizens. Polls show that 58 percent of Americans favor a national, Library Tidings publicly funded single payer healthcare program. This doc- umentary delves into what sin- gle payer healthcare is, how it operates and how it can save money. Additionally, the film shows what is being doing to clear up the misperceptions that keep us from moving forward. As HCAO readies for a Single Payer ballot initiative in 2020, it is important that citi- zens are well versed with healthcare concepts and are able to understand the many advertisements authorized by insurance companies and their political allies. For more information this event call 541- 997-2997 I N HONOR OF THE 100 TH A NNIVERSARY OF R OTARY F OUNDATION Florence Rotary Club’s 100 Acts of Good 62. Florence Rotarians join Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue and the American Red Cross to install 103 smoke detectors in senior homes in the Greentrees development 63. Rotarian Ron Caputo donates seeds to the school gardens, Florence Food Share, St. Mary’s and community gardens 64. Florence Rotary commits to Rotary International for an Inbound Exchange Student for the 2017-18 school year 65. President Pat Riley and Youth Committee Chair Jane Hanawalt attend SHS International Fair and meet with students about rotary programs that benefi t them such as youth exchange, leadership training, and scholarship opportunities 66. Florence Rotarians and Interact students participate in Read Across America donating books to the schools, library, and head start students and reading with students in classrooms 67. Rotarians Nate Kaplan and Ron Green with Miles to Go Quartet donate proceeds of their fi rst CD to the Siuslaw High School Band’s instrument fund/music program www.thefl orencerotary.org /LVWLQJ +:<68,7($32%2; )/25(1&(25 &$//8672//)5(( :::-,0+2%(5*&20 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 Charles Wang is mad at America. A brash, bighearted immigrant businessman who built a cosmetics empire and made a fortune, he’s just been ruined by the financial crisis. Now all Charles wants is to get his kids safely stowed away so he can go to China and attempt to reclaim his family’s ancestral lands — and his pride. Charles pulls Andrew, his aspiring-comedian son, and Grace, his style-obsessed daugh- ter, out of schools he can no longer afford. Together with their stepmoth- er, Barbra, they embark on a cross-country road trip from their foreclosed Bel-Air home to the upstate New York hideout of the eldest daughter, disgraced art-world it-girl Saina. But with his son waylaid by a temptress in New Orleans, his wife ready to defect for a set of 1,000 thread-county sheets and an epic smashup in North Carolina, Charles may have to choose between the Old World and the New — between keeping his family intact and finally ful- filling his dream of starting anew in China. Finding Your Roots Class Librarian Kevin Mittge will again be offering two basic classes in starting your family history research. The first “Finding Your Roots” will be on Friday, April 14, from 1 to 3 p.m., in the Siuslaw Room; the second “Finding Records” will be on Friday, April 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Siuslaw Room. The classes complement each other but can be taken separately. The first is a general class on how to start your family history research, while the second will look more specifically at what kinds of records are available, where to find them, and how to use them. Space is limited to 10 partici- pants, so you must sign-up at the reference desk. coming environment, the Siuslaw Public Library campus in Florence will be a smoke and tobacco free campus. This policy states that tobacco use and smoking in all forms will not be permitted in any facility or on any property owned by the library district. The prohibition includes all devices, such as cigarettes, cigars, pipes, electronic ciga- rettes, oral tobacco, etc. Tobacco use will be permitted within enclosed private vehicles parked more than 25 feet from any library entrance or ventila- tion intake. The policy is posted on the library’s bulletin board above the copy machine and for more information on this policy, please check with library staff. Best Books in Mapleton There will be a repeat of the library’s Best Books program, this Friday at 3:30 p.m., at the Mapleton branch library. If you didn’t get a chance to see the program in Florence, stop by the branch. We also still have copies of the book list available at the ref- erence desk in Florence. No-Smoking Policy Effective April 15, in order to provide a safe, clean and wel- Little Dickens winners featured at Backstreet For more information Call President, Pat Riley: 541-991-6371 &ODVVLF EGUP EDWK KRPH ZLWK VT IW RI OLYLQJ VSDFH ORFDWHG RQ DFUHV RI SURSHUW\ DORQJ 1RUWK )RUN 5RDG $WWDFKHG FDU JDUDJH GHWDFKHG FDU JDUDJH 'D\OLJKWEDVHPHQW News about the Siuslaw Public Library Book Review “The Wangs vs. the World” by Jade Chang Author Jade Chang has cov- ered arts and culture as a jour- nalist and editor and lives in Los Angeles. “The Wangs vs. the World” is her debut novel. If you enjoy books about goofy, dys- functional families and their problems, you’ll enjoy Jade Chang’s first book. 5 A Painter Julie Strecker and tiny painterly scenes on Silversmith Patti Williams won her lampwork beads. After watching a baby the Best of Show awards at the Little Dickens Miniature Show whale “spy hop” in and out of the water, she last December at Backstreet designed the piece Gallery. entered in the Dickens That win allows both artists show. to exhibit more of their work at The finished pendant the Gallery throughout the shows a whale spouting month of April. delicate silver swirls of Award-winning painter Julie water. Strecker is the owner of Old Patti loves plants, Town Coffee and Gallery a nature and light. Light local “art hub.” glowing through a Enjoy a cup of coffee and translucent leaf or petal view her paintings and pastels as well as outlining the along with other artwork dis- Siuslaw River Bridge played there. inspires her to paint in Julie loves interacting with either watercolor or oil. her customers, many of whom At Florence Regional are local artists. Art Alliance (FRAA), They congregate there to create, critique and find out COURTESY PHOTO she teaches a class in oil what’s happening in Florence’s A ‘Painted’ lampwork pendant with Oregon themes by painting with a palette art world. Backstreet member Patti Williams will be one of the pieces fea- knife. Her subject matter includes tured during the month of April at Backstreet Gallery. Her piece “Mystic the Oregon shore, local archi- River” was recently Julie settled in Florence 11 throughout California. accepted into FRAA’s Florence tecture and people just doing Sacramento television aired Fest at the Florence Events what they love. Creating with years ago and has continued to a lesson she taught on jewelry Center. attention to detail, she inter- expand as an artist. After taking classes in clay making. plays light with strong color in The Backstreet Gallery is at LCC, she invested in equip- Patti’s silver jewelry may an Artist’s Cooperative located her paintings. About 20 years ago when ment and now creates pottery include scrolling filigree silver at 1421 Bay St. and lampwork beads. she owned a bakery in out of her home. For information about artists An award-winning artist Because she is also an and upcoming shows call 541- Colorado, Julie took a water- color class and was hooked. A with a fine arts degree, Patti accomplished painter, she now 997-8980. few years later, she took up Williams has shown her work captures essences of Oregon by in museums and galleries melting small bits of glass, into pastels. Visit us on the web 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! Open Studio at FRAA No registration required. Drop-in, bring your materials, and create. All artistic mediums welcome. Every Thurs, 1-4 pm Palette Knife Painting with Patricia Williams NEW! Seed Bead Chain with Pat Tellez, Learn to create a chain using seed beads to wear alone or enhanced with a cabochon. Friday, April 14, 12:30-4 pm Contact 360-718-1963 or 541-997-4435 for fees & to register. Registration req’d. Mondays, 11 am - 2 pm Contact Patti at 916-296-0485 or artjewelrybypatti@gmail.com for details, fees and to register. Creative Writing Workshops - Writers on the River w/ Catherine Rourke Ceramics Classes: Ceramics for Kids w/ Ben Cahoon and Alissa Clark Thursdays, 4-5 pm Whimsical Hand Building Ceramics w/ Alissa Clark Wednesdays, 3-5 pm and Thursdays, 6-8 pm All writing levels Sat April 22nd, 10 am to noon To register, call 541-708-2120 or email CJReditor@gmail.com Painting with John Leasure Saturdays 9 am - 12 pm April 1, 8, 15, 29, May 6, 13, 20, and 27 Contact: jnleasure@hotmail.com or 541-991-2754 for details and fees. Oil Painting with Michael Wood Open Lab Ceramics on Saturdays Drop in, work at own pace. Sat 12-5 pm All ceramics classes held at Alissa’s Studio. 180 Laurel Street. Call Alissa with questions: 503-857-5222 Wednesdays 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Contact: fmwood@msn.com for fees and more information. T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM Rainy Day Savings! WOK UP WINDOWS Celebrating Our 6th Year Anniversary! S IUSLAW N EWS Follow us on Twitter @S IUSLAW N EWS We are passing the savings on to you! Pressure Wash Specialist Purchase gift certificates for services at 1/2 the cost! ($100.00 minimum, $500 maximum, some restrictions apply) purchase thru Discover Great Deals! *Fleet Washing *Concrete * Homes April 30th, 2017 Call Scott at Wok Up Windows 541-999-6709 PNW 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. Pressure Washing, LLC Brian Davidson, Owner (541) 999-0941
