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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2017 LCC offers driver safety class on May 18 A Driver Safety class is being offered by Lane Community College and is scheduled for Thursday, May 18, from 10 a.m to 4:30 p.m. at the Shorewood Retirement Residences. This course offers an oppor- tunity to learn how to drive more efficiently and safely. Pre-registration is required and can be made by calling 541-997-8444. Library Tidings Completion of this six-hour refresher course can yield dis- counted auto insurance premi- ums for safe driving individu- als 55 and older. The course fee is $20 with a $5 discount for current AARP members and includes a work- book and other course materi- als and is payable to AARP at the time of the class. For more information call Laura Merz at 541-997-8444. The Florence Organic Farmers’ Market will start its 21st season on May 20 and continuing through October 28. 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 The market is open SATURDAYS, 10am – 2pm at 310 Highway 101 (Pro Lumber) The market accepts WIC and Farm Direct Nutrition vouchers. For more information, call Maria at 541-902-8815. Book Review “Never Caught” by Erica Armstrong Dunbar “Never Caught,” by Erica Armstrong Dunbar, is subtitled The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge — which just about says it all. When George and Martha Washington moved from their beloved Mount Vernon in Virginia to Philadelphia, then the seat of the nation’s capital, they took nine enslaved people with them. They would serve as cooks and horsemen, as house servants and personal attendants. The North was different for the entire household, free and enslaved, white and black. There was a new climate to adjust to, and new mores as well. Slavery, in Philadelphia at least, was looked down upon. Indeed, there was even a law requiring slaveholders to free their slaves after six months. Yet George Washington thought he could outwit and cir- cumvent the law by sending his slaves south every six months, thereby resetting the clock. Among the slaves to figure out this subterfuge was Ona Judge, Martha Washington’s chief attendant. Having interacted with Philadelphia’s sizable free black community, Ona Judge observed and soon longed for liberation. And, risking everything she knew, leaving behind everyone she loved and had known her entire life, she fled. Here, then, is the story not only of the powerful lure of free- dom but also George Washington’s determination to recapture his property by what- ever means necessary. “Never Caught” is the only book that examines the life of an 18-century fugitive woman in intricate detail, and it provides a new look at George Washington’s relationship to slavery. An important new work on one of the world’s most celebrat- ed families, “Never Caught’ is a must-read for anyone interested in American history. Endowment Books presentation In the first program of Adult Summer Reading, on Friday, June 9, at 1 p.m., Librarian Kevin Mittge will be presenting a selection of this year’s endow- ment books. The purchase of these books is made possible by the contributions to the Siuslaw 5 A Public Library’s Endowment Fund, which is administered by Western Lane Community Foundation. The Endowment Fund was established in the early 1990s with a contribution from the Friends of the Library, who have made successive contributions since then, as well as have numerous individual donors. Each year the book purchases increase and so this year only a selection of the books will be displayed. Attendees will get the first chance to view and check out some wonderful new library books. Repairing damaged materials If you notice that a book is damaged once you’ve begun to read it or if you’re listening to an audiobook or watching a DVD that is having problems, be sure to let library staff know when you return the item. We can’t fix the problem unless we know about it. Our volunteer repairmen are wizards at repairing damaged books, DVDs and CDs, so don’t hesitate to let us know if there is a problem with any materials you check out. Alternative Radio host Barsamian to speak at library /RFDWHGRQDSULYDWHDUPRI 0XQVHO/DNHKDVVTIW RIOLYLQJVSDFH*RXUPHW NLWFKHQKDVGDUNZRRG FDELQHWU\JUDQLWHWLOH FRXQWHUWRSVDQXSJUDGHG DSSOLDQFHSDFNDJH'RXEOH PDVWHUVXLWHV8SSHUORIWDUHD KDVEGUPVEDWKPXOWL XVHQRRNV'D\OLJKWEDVHPHQW ZLWKZRUNVKRSVSDFHDQG DFFHVVWRQGJDUDJH7KLVLV \RXUGUHDPKRPHRQWKHODNH /LVW +:<68,7($32%2; )/25(1&(25 &$//8672//)5(( :::-,0+2%(5*&20 Local radio station, KXCR, will present David Barsamian at the Siuslaw Public Library on Friday, May 19, at 7 p.m. in the Bromley Room. Barsamian’s 2016 tour was unexpectedly canceled last year due to his ill health. The good news is Barsamian has regained his health and is coming to Florence for a spe- cial event in which he’ll exam- ine the broad coalition of oppo- sition to current Trump admin- istration policies. Interested individuals are encouraged to attend to listen to an informative discussion COURTESY PHOTO David Barsamian that addresses concerns about the nation’s ability to cope with the challenges it faces. Barsamian will also speak about the efforts to protect fed- eral programs that may be in danger of significant cuts to popular programs including; medicare, social security and the environment during the Trump administration. Barsamian is the award-win- ning founder and director of Alternative Radio, the inde- pendent weekly audio series based in Boulder, Colo. Alternative Radio is broad- cast locally on non-profit radio station, KXCR. Barsamian is one of America’s most wide-ranging and respected independent journalists. He has has altered the media landscape with his on air inter- views with Noam Chomsky, Tariq Ali, Howard Zinn, Edward Said, Arundhati Roy and others. There is no admission fee for this event, but donations to KXCR will support the pro- gramming the station is cur- rently broadcasting. This program is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Siuslaw Public Library. Beauty Culture pop-up boutique comes to ‘The Studios at Jane Smoley Design’ Join us as we celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the Florence Area Chamber Visitors Center. Th e Remodeling is complete and we have two artists (Digital Dunes Photography & Lakeshore Myrtlewood) currently exhibiting their work in the Visitors lobby. Come see how we’re greeting our visitors and locals to promote the Florence Community. Wednesday May 17th from 4:30 – 6:30. Refreshments and beverages will be available to enjoy as you peruse our newly remodeled gateway to Florence. Everyone is welcome! The Studios at Jayne Smoley Design presents a pop-up spa and beauty boutique during Rhody Days on Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beauty Culture Night is Eugene’s premier self-care event and it is coming to Florence for one day only. The ‘Pop-up’ spa will fea- ture hourly essential oil class- es, jewelry, makeup, skincare techniques and clothing, along with hourly raffles. Beauty Culture organizer Amy Van Dyke said, “I am thrilled to be part of bringing Beauty Culture to Florence for the first time. I’ll be teaching hourly classes throughout the day, so be sure to stop in.” There will also be facial waxing and chair massage. Beauty Culture hopes to cre- ate a culture and movement of self care through health and wellness, education and con- nections. “We want to support and empower a culture of self care, education, entrepreneurship and overall health and well- ness,”saidVan Dyke.“ Seasonal gatheringsallow women to be pampered and learn about wellness education.” This event is free to the pub- lic and will be held at The Studios at Jayne Smoley Design, 1458 First St. in Florence.
