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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2017 No summer break for LCC programs in Florence Learn more about the region and yourself this summer as a student in Lane Community College Florence Center’s Continuing Education pro- gram. Take a memoir writing class or get moving with one of the health and fitness classes this summer; go river clamming with a local guide or learn about the raptors of the Pacific Northwest; take a tour of the vast book collection featuring beautiful illuminated and gold- leafed books from the early 12th century now housed at Mount Angel Abbey or head down to Elkton and Roseburg for lessons on pioneer history, butterflies and wine. Registration for these and other summer programming is now underway. For more information and to register, visit www.lanecc.edu/ ce or call 541-997-8444, ext. 4825. Jeff Stonelake at Frank’s 101 Barbershop OFFERING 10% DISCOUNT TO ALL VETERANS! Jeff’s hours are: Tuesday - Saturday 8am-5pm (cell) 530-575-8251 (shop) 541-902-9588 396 Highway 101, Florence jeffrey.stonelake@gmail.com 45% 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 “Forty Autumns” By Nina Willner Growing up in a provincial country village outside of Berlin, Hannah was encouraged by her schoolteacher father to learn about life beyond their small town and to follow her dreams. But at the end of World War II, the Soviets took control of the eastern part of Germany and established a repressive commu- nist satellite state — East Germany — which used brutal force and a massive wall to cut off East from West. Determined to live free, Hanna made a dangerous escape to West Germany. But the price of freedom — leaving behind her parents, her eight siblings, and her home — was heartbreak- ing. Uprooted, Hanna eventually moved to America, where she settled down with her husband, a U.S. Army officer, and had chil- dren of her own, but she never forgot her parents and siblings trapped on the other side of the Berlin Wall. Throughout the Cold War, the West knew little about East Germany, except that it was a bleak authoritarian state ruled by a communist dictator, controlled by a ruthless secret police, and that it was a staging ground for Soviet aggression into the West. Growing up near Washington, D.C., Hanna’s daughter Nina Willner, became the first female U.S. Army intelligence officer to lead sensitive intelligence col- lection operations in East Berlin at the height of the Cold War. Though separated by only a few miles, American Nina and her German relatives — a large family that included her aunt Heidi and cousin Cordula, a member of the East German Olympic training team — were kept apart for more than four decades by a bitter political war. “Forty Autumns: A Family’s Story of Courage and Survival on Both Sides of the Berlin Wall,” brings into focus these resolute women who fought to preserve what matters most — three generations whose lives embodied one nation's birth and demise. This is a personal look at a tenuous era that divided a city, a nation, and the world — and continues to haunt us today. Pete Seeger: the Man and the Music On Thursday, July 29, at 6 p.m., the library will present Pete Seeger: the Man and The Music. Musical duo Hank & Claire take listeners back in time with their banjo and 12-string guitar as they sketch the line from folk legend Pete Seeger’s passion for social justice issues; labor, war, civil rights and the environment- to the music he inspired. Learn the back stories and sing along with songs like “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?” and “Turn, Turn, Turn.” Pacific Northwest duo Hank Payne and Claire Favro-with their guitars, psalteries, banjo and dulcimer-celebrate the lega- cy of live acoustic music-mak- ing. Whether interpreting a con- temporary or standard song, dig- ging into traditional or com- posed mountain music, or shar- ing award-winning original tunes, the duo sing terrific sto- ries with rich harmonies. Cuba in Transition: A photographic journey Don’t forget that on Saturday, June 24, at 1 p.m., Vicki Sieber- Benson and Bill Benson will be presenting their photographs of a recent trip to Cuba. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about this enigmatic nation and people. Florence republicans hear from Spivack, Perkins and Grier OFF Implants NOW FREE CONSULTATION See the DentureMaster’s difference, we do it all right here! Library Tidings 5 A Dr. James Ridley,DDS 206 Nopal Street Florence, OR 97439 CALL NOW 541-997-6226 A group of more than 50 attendees were entertained by writer and speaker Loren Spivack during a barbecue on Saturday sponsored by the Republican Club of Florence and Florence Liberty Alliance. Spivack has appeared as a guest on CNN, the Glenn Beck Program and NBC News and others, and is the author of three political parody books. He was joined by can- didates JoRae Perkins (U.S. District 4 House of Representatives) and Teri Grier (Oregon House District 9). In addition to hamburgers COURTESY PHOTO Guest speaker Loren Spivack spoke at the Republican Club of Florence and Florence Liberty Alliance barbecue on Saturday. and hot dogs, the group enjoyed homemade potluck dishes and a flag-decorated American pie. The Elks RV Park provided the venue for the event. Heritage Players to perform at museum T he Chick en Coop O N M A P L E We have NEW ARRIVALS for Summer! Stephanie Matt Cameran Jack Beach décor, Wall Signs, Primitive Décor, Jewelry, Candles, Birdhouses and more! 129 Maple Street , Old Town Florence 541-991-7739 Honesty • Quality • Integrity Pest Tech Inc. is locally owned and operated. We are dedicated to providing professional pest management solutions. We service the greater Florence area, Central Oregon Coast and Southern Oregon. Our team of friendly certifi ed technicians have the experience and knowledge needed to help our customers with their pest control needs. Give us a call to learn how we can help protect your home or business. Give us a call today. 541-997-3781 509 Hwy. 101, Florence PestTechInc.com Let me Showcase your property. Ed Kopilec Principal Broker 541 991-8630 221 Munsel Cr Lp – Distinctive, Fuqua log-style home in the gated Florentine Estates. This fully landscaped 3 bdrm 2 bath home is within easy walking distance of the club house. Open great room floor plan with vaulted ceiling and propane fireplace and much more. $220,000. #2704- 17180449 On Friday, June 30, at 7 p.m., the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum will present the return of the John Quay Heritage Players, at this month’s “Storytime,” held at the museum. The Heritage Players were started in 1995 by then Museum Director John Quay and have performed intermit- tently since then. The goal of the players is to historically reflect the area from a diversity of view- points. The presentation is shared through personal monologues of early settlers and dramatizations of fact- based incidents. The Players hope to edu- cate as well as entertain and there is no charge for the presentation. A group of new actors as well as some old faces have come together to once again bring the Siuslaw Pioneer experience to life at the museum. The public is encouraged to come and meet local his- torical figures Christina and William Kyle, Clara Gamble Harding, Elizabeth Knowles, Harvey Hanson, Elizabeth Holverstott Morris and Indian Dan. Light refreshmens will be served before the show. For more information on The Siuslaw Pioneer Museum, call 541-997-7884. 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 www.TheSiuslawNews.com S IUSLAW N EWS
