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6 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2018 Library Tidings “Quiet Until the Thaw” By Alexandra Fuller Book Review By Lynda Green Inspired by a three-month stay at the Pine Ridge Reservation of the Lakota Indians in South Dakota, “the Rez,” Alexandra Fuller, an accomplished memoir writer, ventures into fiction with her debut novel, “Quiet Until the Thaw.” Fuller’s fiction is cryptic. In cropped chapters written in snippets, she delivers a tale of two young Lakota men, quiet Rick Overlooking Horse and volatile You Choose Watson, who endure different hardships and take different paths through their lives. They are cousins and mem- bers of the Lakota Oglala Sioux Nation of South Dakota. One adopts a peaceful existence in a desolate area of “the Rez” after a traumatic war injury, while the other resorts to violence to com- bat the oppression of his people. The touching, funny, depress- News about the Siuslaw Public Library Library Tidings, a regular feature of the Siuslaw News, features news about upcoming Siuslaw Public Library programs for adults and children, new books and videos, and other library news of interest to the community. Library Tidings by Kevin Mittge ing, outrageous story spans gen- erations while revealing the deep ties the Lakota feel to the land, to the past, to the future. Fuller’s clipped style is jar- ring at first, but in the end the disjointed style suits the Lakota belief of interconnectedness and the infinite ways in which peo- ple are connected to not just the present but the past and the future. In Lakota words: “I am not just of the past I am the past.” As in her memoirs, Fuller expresses a deep love of the land and a deep respect and compassion for those who inhabit our world. A NYT book reviewer cau- tioned that Fuller might be accused of cultural appropria- tion as Fuller, of Scottish and English ancestry, grew up in former Rhodesia and now makes her home in Wyoming. “Quiet Until the Thaw” is more an appreciation than an appropriation. Fuller is a true storyteller with a sharp wit, a warmth for the story, and love of the word who conveys harsh realities and tender experiences in both her memoirs and now in her fiction. The story is a connection worth making. Mark your calendar for free concert The library is pleased to pres- ent musical duo Chris Lee and Colleen O’Brien on Wednesday, April 4, beginning at 1 p.m., in a free concert titled “PoetryMusic.” The world class chamber jazz duo is dedicated to performing poetry that has been set to music and the poetry is sung. This multi-media perform- ance includes an accompanying slide presentation with each poem projected on the screen along with photographic images so that the audience can follow the written world with the poem being sung. This event celebrates April as Poetry Month. Elks to host annual ‘Best Wurstfest’ in April A Bavarian Folk Festival will be held at the Florence Elks Lodge on Saturday, April 7. The “Best Wurstfest” will have an authentic Bavarian atmosphere featuring German folk music and dancers, along with traditional German food and beer. Festivities will begin at 11 a.m. inside the Elks Lodge, 1686 12th St., and will contin- ue until 6 p.m. Funds raised will go to scholarships for vocational education. The festival will be a family friendly event with lots to do for people of all ages. Admission will be $5 for adults, with children age 12 and under admitted free. For more information, con- tact event coordinator Jane Carrico at 541-997-1067 or email her at janecarrico@mac. com. New at Florence Senior Center The Memory Loss Respite Center has several new board members and volunteers and is ready to assist people with helping care for family mem- ber while they do shopping, banking, etc. Stop by the cen- ter for information and a tour of the facility. The senior center’s annual garage sale will be held on July 28. Indoor and outdoor spaces will be available. Contact the center for details and to reserve your space at 541-997-8844. For more information, visit florenceseniorcenter.org. BETTER HEARING. BETTER COMMUNICATION. BETTER RELATIONSHIPS. CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE DINNER AND BAKE SALE Everyone is Welcome HEARING Call today to schedule your appointment! ASSOCIATES No charge for Dinner, but donations gladly accepted! of Florence March 17th from 2 pm - 6 pm Mapleton Grange on East Mapleton Road for more information call: 541-268-1061 541.991.4475 FLORENCE • 1525 12th St, Ste 2 HearingAssociatesofFlorence.com Doctors of Audiology Local Eats Your guide to great locally owned restaurants. 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Wine | Beer | Martinis | Small Plates | Seafood | Dessert 1297 Bay Street Florence • 541-997-1133 www.bridgewaterfi shhouse.com Homestyle Comfort Food New Winter Menu Including: Shephard’s Pie & Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes Fall/Winter Hours: 10am-5pm Daily The Grill Restaurant & Lounge Open Daily for Breakfast 10am-1pm Lunch 10am-5pm Daily Happy hour 2-5pm, Beer, Wine, Cocktails at Sandpines 1201 35th Street at Kingwood, Florence Highway 101 & 35 St. 541-997-4623 ext. 5
