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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Library
Tidings
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 community.
Library Tidings by
Kevin Mittge
Voices
Book Review
4 3 2 1
by Paul Auster
Paul Auster’s first novel in
seven years, “4 3 2 1” is a sweeping
story of birthright and possibility,
of love and the fullness of life itself.
On March 3, 1947, in the mater-
nity ward of Beth Israel Hospital in
Newark, New Jersey, 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 material, four boys
who are the same boy, will go on to
lead four parallel and entirely dif-
ferent lives. Family fortunes
diverge. Love and friendships and
intellectual passions contrast.
Chapter by chapter, the rotating
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 tumultuous and fractured
terrain
of
mid-20th-century
America.
A boy grows up — again and
again and again. As inventive and
from 1A
“It’s a part of history,” Smith
said. “They need to understand
our history and learn respect and
honor for our country and our
history. My idea for our post is to
do everything we can to get the
kids involved in history. And if
we can get the kids involved,
we’ll get their parents involved
and maybe the grandparents.”
Each year, nearly 40,000 high
school students from across the
country, enter to win a share of
$2.1 million in educational
scholarships and incentives.
The national first-place win-
ner receives a $30,000 scholar-
ship paid directly to the recipi-
ent’s American university, col-
lege or vocational/technical
school.
Other national scholarships
range from $1,000 to $16,000,
and the first-place winner from
each VFW Department or state
wins a minimum scholarship of
$1,000 and an all-expense-paid
dexterously constructed as anything
Paul Auster has ever written, “4 3 2
1” is an unforgettable tour de force,
the crowning work of this masterful
writer’s extraordinary career.
4th Annual demARTS
It’s only a couple of weeks
until the library’s popular
demARTs.
Visit the library on Saturday,
Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
to enjoy a wide variety of artists
demonstrating their crafts.
Enjoy textile painting, calligra-
phy, rock painting, reading jour-
nals, Zentangle, decoupage and
more. Visit the “Create & Take
Room” and make cards and buttons
and recycled art, enjoy demonstra-
tions by the Fiber Arts Guild in the
lobby and have a photo button cre-
ated by the Siuslaw Viewfinders
Camera Club.
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Siuslaw
Library will be meeting tomorrow
at 11 a.m. in the library’s Bromley
Room. If you are a Friends member
or thinking about joining the
Friends or would just like to help
support the library, stop by.
Florence Festival of Books
trip to Washington, D.C.
Last year’s local winner,
Claire Waggoner of Siuslaw
High School, received awards
totaling nearly $2,000.
The VFW also sponsors an
award that is designed to inspire
younger students, known as the
Patriot’s Pen.
The theme for this year’s
youth essay contest is “Amer-
ica’s Gift to My Generation.”
Each year, more than 100,000
students in grades six to eight
enter the contest.
The national first-place win-
ner wins $5,000 and an all-
expense-paid trip to Washing-
ton, D.C. The first-place winner
from each state competes for
national
awards
totaling
$54,500, with each first-place
state winner receiving a mini-
mum of $500.
The essay contest is designed
to encourage young minds to
examine America’s history,
along with their own experiences
in modern American society, by
drafting a 300 to 400 word essay
expressing their views based on
a patriotic theme.
The last few years have seen
fewer applications for both types
of the VFW scholarships.
Smith and Post 3232 have
taken a different approach
recently to increase interest.
“In the past few years, we
haven’t had a lot of participation.
But this last year, I went a differ-
ent route. I went to the school
board and did a presentation,”
Smith said. “They referred me to
the principals, and I talked with
them and we started getting bet-
ter participation. Last year, we
received about 50 applications
for the Patriot’s Pen and more
applications for the Voice of
Democracy.”
Smith feels the VFW’s essay
program can be incorporated into
assigned class work, with the
possibility of more than just a
grade for students.
“Usually, students have an
essay or a project they have to do
and sometimes they can choose
what it is they want to work on,”
THE LAW OFFICES
OF
JANE C. HANAWALT
P.C.
__________________________________
We are ON THE MOVE!
After more than seven years here in Florence and
having had the pleasure to serve over 500 clients, Jane
has moved her offices to a new and permanent location.
Together with associate attorney Laurel Ferguson, Jane
now occupies her newly renovated building at 327
Laurel Street, just west of Highway 101.
“When this building became available for sale we
realized it would be perfect for a small law firm so we
jumped at the chance,” says Jane.
Built as a small house in 1920, the structure has served
many purposes over nearly a hundred years; recently
the first home of Back Street Gallery and later, Pacific
Publishing. With renovations now complete the firm is
ready for business!
For more information about lots of stuff, including ideas
on how to choose a lawyer, a discussion of how we do
business, and an in-depth tutorial on estate planning,
please visit our website.
The Law Offices of Jane C. Hanawalt P.C.
327 Laurel Street
PO Box 1153
Florence, OR 97439
541-997-2635
www.janes-law.com
The Siuslaw Public Library is a
proud sponsor of the Florence
Festival of Books, a celebration of
books and authors and reading
being held this coming weekend at
the Florence Events Center.
There will be a free panel discus-
sion at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29,
on “Making Your Writing the Best
it Can Be.”
Friday evening at 7 p.m., Oregon
Book Award winning author John
Daniel will be giving the keynote
address.
On Saturday, Sept. 30, is the big
event, with 80 authors, many of
them local, talking about and sell-
ing their books. Admittance is free.
Learn about some wonderful
books, meet their authors, and have
a good time in the world of books.
Genealogy Classes
The library will be offering two
introductory family history classes
in October. “Finding Your Roots”
will be on Oct. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m.
and Finding Records will be on
Oct. 27, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Both classes are limited to 12
participants, so contact the refer-
ence desk, 541- 997-3132, to regis-
ter.
he said. “So why not do a project
that they are going to get a grade
on and at the same time, have a
chance to win some money?”
The winners of the Voice of
Democracy and the Patriot’s Pin
essay contests aren’t the only
ones who come away from the
competition with a prize. Last
year, every local student who
submitted an entry received a
backpack from the VFW.
“This year, we will come up
with something for everyone
who enters,” Smith said.
For more information on
applying for either of the VFW
scholarship programs, call 541-
997-3320 or visit VFW3232.org.
Wood ‘untucks’ again
Florence performer
as he tells the story
Jason Wood reprises
of his life through
his coming of age
song.
journey with “Jason
This 8 p.m. show
Wood: Untucked” on
will be for mature
Saturday, Sept. 30, at
audiences only. Price
Class Act Theatre ,
is $12 and reserva-
509 Kingwood St., on
tions are encouraged,
Jason Wood
Friday, Sept. 29.
as seating is limited.
Wood will again give a
Buy
now
at
stellar performance of funny catproductions.org, or stop in
anecdotes and serious stories during Box Office hours.
Vocal showcase features
‘King and Queen’ of pop
Jason Wood’s vocal and
piano students will steal the
limelight at Class Act Theatre
(CAT), 509 Kingwood St., on
Friday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m.
This free show is open to the
public, but seating is limited.
Donations to CAT are encour-
aged.
Wood’s students range from
elementary-aged to adults.
For this showcase, the stu-
dents will belt it out to tunes by
the King and Queen of Pop,
Michael Jackson and Madonna.
“This will be a fun perform-
ance,” Wood said. “I can’t wait
for you to hear these songs.
World Class Brazilian Percussionist & Jazz Legend
The Airto
Moreira
Band
Featuring:
Diana Purim Moreira Booker, vocals
Krishna Booker, percussion
Michael Shapiro, drums
Andre De Santanna, bass
Marcos Silva, keyboards
Airto Moreira has performed with
Miles Davis, Walter Booker,
Cannonball Adderly, Lee Morgan,
Paul Desmond, Joe Zawinul,
Wayne Shorter, Jack DeJohnette,
Chick Corea and MANY MORE!
LIVE ~ ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Saturday, October 7, 2017
7:00 PM
Florence Events Center ~ 541-997-1994
Tickets $30
www.eventcenter.org
* A portion of the proceeds will be donated to
Siuslaw School District Music Education Programs