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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2017 Deadwood Resist to hold Democratic Fundraiser Deadwood Resist is hosting a fundraiser for Congressman Peter DeFazio and Sister District Democratic candi- dates Manka Dhingra, Washington State Senate, and Mike Mullin, Virginia State House, on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 5 to 9 p.m. “This benefit for Democratic candidates is a great excuse to visit our rural community of progressive activists in the Coast Range,” said Deadwood Resist member Kaki Burruss. A homemade dinner of chili, cornbread and salad begins at 5 p.m. Vegetarian options will be available. An auction offering a wide variety of items, followed by square dancing with live music and instruction, will also take place. Donations will be gratefully accepted. The event will be held at the Deadwood Community Center, 4.2 miles up Deadwood Creek Rd. For more information call 541-964-3555. Talk to your neighbors, then talk to me. 7 A International singing duo to perform at library The Siuslaw Public Library once again welcomes Four Shillings Short, the multi-tal- ented and entertaining husband and wife musical duo. The cou- ple will perform a free family concert Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m., in the Bromley Room at the library. Four Shillings Short is a hus- band and wife music team who perform a variety of Celtic, folk and world music. Their pieces include both traditional and original compositions from Celtic lands, Medieval and Renaissance Europe, India and the Americas. The couple, Aodh Og O’Tuama from Cork, Ireland, and Christy Martin from California, have been touring the United States and Ireland since 1997, bringing audiences a rich blend of music. The duo performs 130 concerts each year and have released a dozen recordings. O’Tuama studied in Ireland bodhran (Irish frame drum), charango, bowed psaltery, and ukulele. Like her husband, Martin also sings, not only in English but also in Irish and Sanskrit. Together the duo plays over 30 instruments. The duo’s sound, composed of Irish tunes, Indian Ragas, folk songs combined with the extensive assortment of instru- ments, has been described as “alternative neo-Celtic folk.” Four Shillings Short’s con- cert is available to all ages for a two-hour musical journey COURTESY PHOTO through time and faraway Aodh Og O’Tuama and Christy Martin of the places. There is no charge to attend Celtic/Folk/World duo Four Shillings Short. the event and this music con- cert is open to the public. and California. He plays tin- Gaelic and French. whistles, Medieval and Martin began studying the Seating is limited, so arrive Renaissance woodwinds, North Indian sitar when she early. For more information, visit recorders, the Moroccan was 15 years old. She later Doumbek drum, bowed learned and mastered the ham- the Siuslaw Public Library, psaltery and spoons. mered dulcimer and today also 1460 Ninth St., in person, call He accompanies his instru- plays mandolin, mandola, 541-997-3132, or visit www ments with lyrics in English, bouzouki, banjo, guitar, .siuslawlibrary.org. New SVFR/WLAD Chaplain to speak at FACC meeting Sue Gilday Insurance Agcy Inc Sue Gilday, Agent 1275 Rhododendron Drive Florence, OR 97439 Bus: 541-997-7161 See why State Farm insures more drivers than GEICO and Progressive combined. Great service, plus discounts of up to 40 percent.* Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. CALL FOR QUOTE 24/7. ® ® 1001174.1 *Discounts vary by states. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL The community is invited to the monthly meeting of the Florence Area Community Coalition (FACC) to hear Jim Langborn, Chief/Director of Siuslaw Valley Fire and R e s c u e / We s t e r n L a n e Ambulance District (SVFR/WLAD) and Lori Severance, Chaplain Services Coordinator, on Wednesday, Sept. 6. SVFR and WLAD have joined forces to expand their Chaplain Services program to include four crisis chaplains who are on call 24/7 to respond I Do Business LOCALLY THE ECONOMIC HEALTH OF MY REGION IS IMPORTANT TO ME! 50+ Jobs Established in 1979. to crisis incidents in the Florence, Swisshome, Deadwood and Mapleton com- munities. They also provide resources, support and follow up services, as needed, for our first respon- ders and community members after a crisis. SVFR/WLAD also hired a part-time coordinator for this program, who is in the process of developing several booklets addressing grief, children’s grief and local resources for families in crisis. Their chap- lains have recently provided support to several families in crisis in Deadwood, Mapleton and Woahink Lake areas. The FACC hosts meetings on the first Wednesday of each month from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St. Each month attendees are invited to donate cash or items to a local service agency. This month, FACC is collecting emergency supplies for the Siuslaw Elementary and Middle School. Both of these schools need to be able to provide for up to 700 students, grades K-12, for 6 to 72 hours in the event of an emergency or natural disaster that would keep students at school until help could arrive or students could be picked up by parents. Items include: non-perish- able food items easy to heat and serve, bouillon cubes, cocoa or apple cider mixes, plastic cups, forks, spoons, bowls and hand wipes. At FACC's annual board retreat in July, Alan Bourne and Sandi Young were elected as new co-chairs. FACC membership is open to all and runs from July 1 to June 30. Membership applications will be available at monthly meetings, and there is a draw- ing for a free membership at each meeting. For more information, visit www.florenceareacc.org or call 541-999-2927. OCHS announces 25th annual Chocolate Gala The community is invited to the Oregon Coast Humane Society’s 25th Annual Wine and Chocolate Gala set for Friday, Sept. 22, at the Three Rivers Casino Resort. Doors open at 6 p.m. in the Casino’s Event Center. There will be live and silent auctions, raffles, live music, wines and treats. Siuslaw News editor Ned Hickson will be the evening’s host and auctioneer, keeping the fun and activities going throughout the evening. Tickets are available at the OCHS Thrift Store and at the OCHS Animal Shelter for $25, or they will be available for $27 at the door on the night of the Gala. Tickets include a glass of wine to begin the evening's cel- ebration. For more information, call Danielle Dickson at 541-999- 5702. Saturday, September 16, 2017 At Ocean Dunes Golf Links 1355 Highway 101 • Florence 541-997-7121 www.opbc.com 8 Jobs Florence, Oregon Sponsored by CHAD E. CLEMENT D.D.S., P.C. Entry Fee: $89/ Player OR $340/ Team of 4 Early Bird Discount if paid by 9/1/17: $75 per player OR $295 per team Player fee includes meals A Charity Golf Tournament To Benefit SIUSLAW OUTREACH SERVICES FUNDS RAISED WILL GO TO HELP NEEDY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HOMELESSNESS AND OTHER FORMS OF CRISIS. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT IF REGISTERED BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1ST! PLAYERS AND TEAMS MAY REGISTER AT OCEAN DUNES OR SOS FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT BOB AT 541-997-2816 OR DICK AT 541-997-3232
