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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019 | 3A Community News Library invites community to celebrate life of Mary Colgan-Bennetts The Siuslaw Public Li- brary will host a communi- ty gathering in memory of longtime Library employ- ee Mary Colgan-Bennetts, who passed away at the end of November. The Irish wake celebra- tion will be held on Sunday, Jan. 27, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the main library in Flor- ence. A short formal remem- brance will begin at 1 p.m. and last for approximately thirty minutes. This will be followed by an open house featuring light refresh- ments, music, fellowship and reflection. The Library asks that you wear purple, Colgan-Ben- netts’ favorite color, and bring a favorite memo- ry. Also, if you have any memorabilia related to Colgate-Bennetts to share, such as a photo or art piece she made, they would be welcome for display at the gathering. Those who knew Mary Colgan-Bennetts knew she had many interests and pas- sions including the library, art, genealogy and her dog Max. Mary worked for the library for over 20 years and was instrumental in bring- ing the work of local artists into the library for all to see and enjoy. As an extension of the art displays, she developed a hugely popular and suc- cessful public annual event known as demARTS where artists demonstrated their varied artistic talents and invited attendees to try their hand at new tech- niques. At the October 2018 demARTS program, the library lobby art display area was renamed the Mary Colgan-Bennetts Gallery in honor of her commitment to bringing art into the public arena. Colgate-Bennetts’ art was photography and superb crafting. She was adept at capturing contrasts be- tween dark and light and colors and showcased this talent when she displayed her many photos of Ore- gon’s covered bridges at the library in 2017. She generously shared her crafting skills and wares with friends and co-work- ers. Colgate-Bennetts also spent many years working on her family history and was a member of the Siu- slaw Genealogical Society. Note that the library will be closed for library busi- ness on Sunday Jan. 27. For more information about the gathering, visit the library or its website at www.siuslawlibrary.org, or call the library at 541-997- 3132. COURTESY PHOTO Mary Colgan-Bennetts with her favorite book. Annual Agate Festival in Yachats this weekend TRIPLE P POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM An online parenting course for parents with children ages 2-12. • Triple P is available in English and Spanish, and is free if you or your child are Trillium (OHP) members. • You can access the course anytime, on any device, for up to 12 months after you sign up. • Triple P doesn’t tell you how to parent, but gives you tools you can use to meet your family’s needs. • It can help you raise KDSS\FRQ´GHQWNLGV and have a calmer family life. VISIT www.lanetriplep.com to learn more about Triple P and to sign up! The picturesque coastal town of Yachats, Oregon is gearing up for its “Eighth Ever” Agate Festival, to be held Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the weekend of the Martin Luther King three-day holiday. The event is free. Dubbed the “Gem of the Oregon Coast,” Yachats is internationally known for its natural beauty, in- cluding the treasures un- covered by winter storms and winds, making Janu- ary a prime time for agate hunting. Vendors from throughout the state as well as from Washington and Northern California will be on hand to display and sell rough specimens and finished artistic cre- ations of minerals, gems, crystals and fossils. The show will take place at the Yachats Commons, located at Highway 101 and West Fourth St. in the heart of town. In addition, there will be speakers, demonstrations and fun things to do for all ages. Today, Jan. 19 at 11 a.m., the featured speaker will be Marli Miller, a geolog- ical sciences faculty mem- ber at the University of Oregon since 1997. She is a COURTESY PHOTO The annual Agate Festival in Yachats gets underway today and continues through Sunday, with speakers and events on the schedule both days. geologist, photographer and author of the new sec- ond edition of Roadside Geology of Oregon. Her work showcases the state’s splendor while also help- ing enthusiasts understand geologic processes at work. She will be available to sign her book at the Agate Fes- tival. At 1:30 p.m., Cameron Rauenhorst (also known as Captain Clameron because of his knowledge of clam dig-ging in this area) will speak about the variety of treasures that can be found on local beaches. Rauen- horst has been an enthusi- ast of beach rock-hound- ing for many years. He has been a part-time Oregon Park Ranger and has given many talks for kids of all ages on what you can dis- cover on the beach — ag- ates and much more. The speaker on Sunday, Jan. 20, at 11 a.m., will be K. Myers, who has served as the Yachats Agate Fes- tival’s “Rock Doc” for a number of years. Myers is the author of Agates of the Oregon Coast, a handy guide to finding agates, jaspers and other natural treasures on the Oregon Coast. Other attractions will include demonstrations in the art of making cabo- chons and the age-old art of flint knapping. Once again, the Yachats Area Presbyterian Church, also known as the “church of the agate windows,” will offer access to the sanc- tuary where the six large agate panels are displayed for easy viewing. A volun- teer will be available at the church from 1 to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20. The festival will be of- fering three separate draw- ings for valuable baskets of fine prizes from many local merchants. This year all proceeds from the raffle will be donated to Lincoln County Sheriff ’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR), which provides a well-trained and equipped professional team of vol- unteers who are prepared to respond rapidly, effec- tively, and safely to serve as an additional resource in the search and rescue of lost, missing, and overdue persons. Currently there are 28 trained volunteers in the non-profit organization. Since the festival be- gan in 2012 the January event has been a big suc- cess, drawing visitors from throughout the northwest and beyond. Merchants, restaurants and lodging providers enjoy participat- ing in the weekend activi- ties. More information may be obtained by visiting the Yachats Agate Festival Facebook page, the festi- val’s website at www.yach- atsagatefestival.com, or by contacting the Yachats Visitor Center at 800-929- 0477. 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