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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2018 B EST BOOKS IN M APLETON 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 This Friday, March 2, at 3 p.m. in the Mapleton branch library, Siuslaw Library Distirct librarian Kevin Mittge will be repeating his presentation of the “Best Books of 2017” as select- ed by patrons, staff and book critics. This will be a fast- paced review of the year’s best books in 60 minutes with a booklist of the reviewed titles available. A sneak preview: Among the top books this past year are “Lincoln in the Bardo” by George Saunders and “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng. Hopefully, all those who attend will get some ideas about wonderful new books to explore. “T ALKING A BOUT D YING :” A CONVERSATION PROGRAM What do we think about when we think of dying? When we think about our own dying, what do we want most? Death is part of the human experience; all of us have expe- rienced loss, and all of us will die one day. Yet conversations about death and dying are diffi- cult and often avoided even with our closest family mem- bers and friends. This is the focus of “Talking about Dying,” a free conversa- tion with Bob Daley, this Saturday, March 3, beginning at 1 p.m. in the library’s Bromley Room. This program is sponsored by Oregon Humanities. Talking about Dying discus- sions are made possible thanks to the generous support of the WRG Foundation Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation. This conversation provides an opportunity for par- ticipants to hear perspectives and ideas from fellow commu- nity members. Facilitators of Talking about Dying discussions are trained professionals working in the fields of chaplaincy, counseling, gerontology, facilitation and hospice care around Oregon. Bob Daley finds great fulfil- ment in accompanying others through life transitions. He manages the Transitions and Caregiver Support Program at Lumina Hospice and Palliative Care, formerly Benton Hospice, is the current chair of his local Senior Services Advisory Council, and volunteers as a day lead for Leadership Corvallis. He has over ten years of facil- itation experience in a variety of settings and holds a master of arts in teaching from Oregon State University. E RNEST H AYCOX AND THE W ESTERN Author and educator Richard Etulain will be discussing his latest book Ernest Haycox and the Western on Friday, March 9, at 1 p.m. in the library’s Bromley Room. Haycox was a noted Oregon author who wrote fiction and was especially known for his westerns, several of which later became films, such as his book “Stage to Lordsburg,” which became the classic film “Stagecoach,” starring John Wayne. The novel, “Trouble Shooter,” became the film “Union Pacific” starring Barbara Stanwyck and Joel McCrea. Etulain, a prize-winning his- torian of the American West, has visited the Siuslaw Public Library before, presenting a full weekend of discussions about author Wallace Stegner as well as discussing Abraham Lincoln and his relationship to Oregon. He has written over 50 books and has served as president of the Western Literature and Western History Associations. M APLETON BRANCH The Mapleton library is locat- ed at 88148 Riverview Ave., in the Lion’s Club Building. With a nice view of the Siuslaw River, it’s a wonderful place to sit and enjoy a good book or read the newspaper. If you haven’t visited before be sure to stop by to check it out. Soroptimists announce ‘Live Your Dream’ awards Soroptimist International of Florence (SIF) announced the winners of the annual “Live Your Dream Awards.” This award is for women who are head of household and working to further their educa- tion. Award winners who were honored at the Jan. 10 meeting were Jennifer Nelson, Cheryl Wittmier and Michelle White. Nelson has assisted at home- births for over 20 years. She is working to meet her long-term dream of becoming a Certified Professional Midwife through the Birth Educator Program. White’s goal is to complete a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science to become a MLS. She has been serving the local community as a mem- ber of the Peace Health Laboratory team for 17 years. Wittmier is using this oppor- tunity to increase her nursing skills with Wound Care Certification through the Wound Care Education Institute. She has worked as a nurse at Peace Health for over 5 years and also volunteered as an EMT. The SIF are actively involved in improving the lives of women and girls in our local community. Anyone interested in membership can contact chairperson Jo Hine at 541- 997-2233 or any Soroptimist member. 5 A Entrepreneurship topic of March City Club On Friday, March 2, the City Club of Florence will host local restaurateur Marianne Brisbane, who will speak about entrepreneurship in Florence. Brisbane is well known in Florence and in Old Town for great food and high quality service in her restaurants. After leaving San Francisco 22 years ago, she established a string of thriving restaurants in Florence, begin- ning in 1996 with Lovejoy’s Tea Shop. This was followed by Waterfront Depot in 2004, the Shed Bakery turned into Le Bouchon Provisions, 1285 Restobar, and finally Spice, where she introduced Indonesian food from the place she lived for quite some time. Brisbane displays the work of her father at her latest venue, the Waterfront Wine Store and Food, which offers a view of the river. Brisbane is an example of a highly successful entrepre- neur in the Florence communi- ty. The City Club’s program, which is open to the public, will have its inaugural debut at the Class Act Theatre (CAT), hosted by its owners, David and Rosemary Lauria, at 509 Kingwood St. FloTones show ‘Music Matters’ in May concerts Music. It means a lot to most of us. And to Florence’s favorite jazz vocal ensemble, music drives them to perform as it has for a decade and a half. In fact, they hold music in such high regard that the FloTones named their next benefit concert “Music Matters.” Their last benefit before Christmas raised more than $1,300 for the Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County. The beneficiary of “Music Matters” will be the Siuslaw Schools music programs. “Music Matters” will occu- py the Florence Events Center’s flat floor for two per- formances on Saturday and Sunday, May 26 and 27. And in a break from previous FloTones performances, the ‘Tones will share the stage with four talented school-kid singers – “The CROW Kids” and the very popular “Miles To Go” jazz quartet. Songs on the FloTones playlist include the fan- favorite “Begin the Beguine” and new tunes, including “Misty” and “For All We Know.” The CROW Kids per- formance will round out the first half of the show. After intermission, “Miles To Go” will hold the stage joined by popular vocalist Maree Beers with a guest appearance by teen singing sensation Nyah Vollmer. Tickets will be available soon at $20 and $10 for stu- dents. Music matters to the FloTones, the CROW Kids, Miles To Go and the Siuslaw Schools music programs. 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