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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 COCBR Library Tidings AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP News about the Siuslaw Public Library COURTESY PHOTO Rob Shepherd, representing the Central Oregon Coast Board of Realtors (COCBR), presented Zachary Burkhart (left) with a scholarship at the Siuslaw High School 2015 Scholarship Award Night. COCBR is offering three scholarships to local students pursuing their educational dreams: two to seniors graduating from Florence or Mapleton, and one for a student pursuing an education at Lane Community College. COCBR has been offering scholarships to students in Florence and the surrounding area for more than 20 years. 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 “When the Devil Drives” By Christopher Brookmyre Book review by Susie Voth Jasmine Sharp is a fledging private investigator. She has lit- tle confidence in her abilities as a PI however since inheriting her Uncle Jim’s private investigation firm, she has little choice but to carry on. In the wake of solving her first murder investigation in the book “Where the Bodies are Buried,” Sharp suddenly has clients wanting her to find miss- ing persons. Enter Alice Petrie, a woman in search of her long missing younger sister. Tessa Garrion was an actress embarking on what promised to be a successful career when she mysteriously disappeared. Thirty-one years had passed since Petrie had last seen her sister which made Sharp’s job easier. There were records to check and contacts to assist with the search. That was Jasmine Sharp’s first thought. She was wrong. This investigation was much more complicated than checking tax records and death certificates, as well as much more dangerous. Meanwhile, at Cragruthes Castle, an evening performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream ends horrifically when Hamish Queen, a prominent Scottish the- ater director and supporter of the arts, is shot during the curtain call. Detective superintendent Catherine McLeod is assigned to the case. Although McLeod and Sharp do not realize it, their cases intersect. Thirty odd years hence, Tessa Garrion and Hamish Queen both were involved in a short-lived theater group called Glass Shoe Company. What is the connection between the missing woman and the murdered patron of the arts? Author Christopher Brookmyre is known for his intertwining, ingenious plots and sharply drawn characters. This book does not disappoint on either count. Sign up for summer reading program! Summer reading registration began June 1. Be sure to sign up! All ages are invited to take part in two months of fun and informative programming and reading. The children’s theme this year is “Every Hero has a Story,” while the teen’s theme is “Unmask,” and adults are “Escaping the Ordinary.” There will be a wide range of T HE F LORENCE G ARDEN C LUB Extends a grateful THANK YOU to the following contributors for their generous donations to our ANNUAL RAFFLE &PLANT SALE Abby’s Pizza Apex Helicopters Back Street Gallery Bay Street Family Ties Blue Heron, Sticks and Stones, Winddrift Bones Nursery Chen’s Family Dish Cheveu Salon Coastal Fitness City Lights Cinema Flowers by Bobbi Frames of Florence Home Grown Public House ICM Kitchen Klutter La Pomodori Restaurant Owen & Evelyn Marsh Mo’s Restaurant Morgan’s Country Kitchen Nature’s Corner Café On Your Feet with a Splash Periwinkle & Winkles Restobar 1285 River Gallery Sandland Adventures Sea Lion Caves Silver Sand Dollar Siuslaw Coff ee Roasters Travelers Cove UR Worth it Salon W. Th omas Construction Waterlily Studio Woahink Lake RV Resort Net proceeds from this year’s raffl e and sale will be used to provide scholarships to deserving local students. We also like to give special thanks to KCST RADIO and Roby’s Furniture for their generous donations to Florence Garden Club, THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Introducing your brand-new local bank. Community banking is where we got our start 125 years ago. And it’s what we deliver everywhere we go. Which is why even though Siuslaw Bank is now Banner Bank, you’ll still find the same local employees you know, and trust and an unwavering commitment to serving your community. Visit one of our many convenient branches or find us at bannerbank.com. Let’s create tomorrow, together. MEMBER FDIC 5 A programming, ranging from story times to lectures, movies to Legos. Endowment books Tomorrow, June 11, at 1 p.m., librarian Kevin Mittge will be presenting many of this year’s endowment books, the purchase of which is made possible by the contributions to the library’s endowment fund by many indi- vidual and organizational donors. The Foreign Service: The Most Dangerous Career On Thursday, June 18, at 1 p.m., local resident Bob DuBose will be discussing his Foreign Service life and life in the Navy in the 1950s. The Foreign Service is the little known part of the State Department which staffs embassies and consulates and represents the American government around the globe. DuBose, who worked for the Foreign Service from 1964 to 2000, served in Rwanda, Nigeria, Sweden, Ireland, Jamaica and Geneva, Switzerland, among other places. Don’t miss this chance to learn about American diplomatic life abroad. Hefty art featured at FRAA During the month of June, Bob Hefty is being spotlight- ed at the Florence Regional Arts Alliance Art Center (FRAA). A reception will be held June 13, from 3 to 5 p.m., during the Second Saturday Art Tour, at the FRAA Art Center, 4969 Highway. 101. In his greenhouse studio, Hefty executes his signature, patterned paintings in oil on canvas or hard board. “I have described my work as being like Paint-by-num- ber without the numbers,” said Hefty. He combines a graphic, geometric style with unique color combinations that accentuate the patterns. Sometimes the shapes he uses are linear, geometric fig- ures joined by common sides while other creations are ran- dom freeform shapes that fit together like puzzle pieces. Interested in art from an early age, he learned drawing from his brother. Later he took art courses in a variety of media. In his studies he found inspiration in the works of Alexander Calder, Paul Klee and Juan Miro. His work reflects their influence. After a career in the clergy, he stepped into retirement pursuing the arts. He not only enjoys painting but also writ- ing poetry, songs and an opera, which he is interested in producing. Enjoy his work and the work of other members of the Alliance at the FRAA Art Center. Music, humor of Timothy Patrick June 25 On Thursday, June 25, from 6 to 9 p.m., Timothy Patrick will perform at Traveler’s Cove. Patrick is a Eugene-based musical humorist and loop artist who performs acoustic arrangements of rock, blues, pop, jazz and comedy tunes. His shows include jokes, comic observations and audi- ence participation to create a fun entertainment experience for all. He has more than 30 years of stage experience as a solo artist. Traveler's Cove Restaurant is at 1362 Bay St. For more information, call 541-997-6845.
