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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2015 WEATHER DATA D ATE H IGH July July July July July July July 68 70 62 62 65 71 71 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Rainfall Month: 0.02” L OW R AIN 56 57 56 56 57 56 55 0.00 0.00 0.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Week: 0.02” Year: 31.45” Florence Food Share Monthly Statistics Library Tidings June 2015 Households served . . . . . 669 Ages served Infants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Children 3-12 . . . . . . . . . 365 Teens 13-17 . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Adults 18-54 . . . . . . . . . . 878 Seniors 55+ . . . . . . . . . . . 441 Total served . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,939 Florence Food Share, 2190 Spruce St., P.O. Box 2514, Florence, OR Courtesy of Roger Cunningham News about the Siuslaw Public Library Dare yourself to dream of the future 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 We’ll help you take care of the details. Leaving Time By Jodi Picoult Book review by Susie Voth Have you ever read a book that you hate to put down? The story is so engaging, interesting and informative that you just want to read even though the timer went off and dinner is ready to take out of the oven? For me, right now, “Leaving Time” by Jodi Picoult is that book. I “sneak read” when my husband, Wesley, goes into the kitchen for 30 seconds to get a drink of water. “Leaving Time” is told by four characters. Jenna is a 13 year-old girl missing a mother. Her mission in life is to find her mother, whatever it takes. Virgil is a former police detective and the case of Alice Metcalf is the one that haunts his days, disrupts his nights and ultimately causes him to seek solace in a bottle of Jack Daniels. Serenity is a has- been psychic, once very famous until her fall from grace. And Alice is the voice of the missing, she speaks from the past, informing the reader of her life and life decisions. And there are elephants. I love the bits about the elephants, although I find the facts and information sad, so sad. In the author’s note, Picoult shares some of her research regarding elephants. According to her notes, all of the elephant characters (and they are definite- ly characters) featured in the book are based on real elephants that have at one time lived a less than happy life in a circus or a zoo. Picoult provides websites to learn about elephant sanctuaries, 222.elephants.com or www. globalelephants.org, as well as information on poaching and elephants in the wild at www.tusk.org, www.elephant voices.org or www.savethe elephants.org. This book has been so good that I am writing the review prior to finishing the book. My guess is that it will make Susie’s Top Five books of 2015. A definite favorite! Concert: History of Folk Music On Saturday, July 18, at 6 p.m., the library will present Laurie Jennings Oudin and Dana Keller, an award-winning, nationally touring duo. They will take you on a folk music journey through the early part of the 20th century, sharing songs from Jimmy Rogers, Woody 5 A Guthrie, The Carter Family and many more, exploring the signif- icance and impact these early songwriting pioneers had on modern music. They will also share some expert Chet Atkins-style guitar picking, explaining the legacy of this innovator of modern guitar. This is another adult summer reading program, free and open to the general public, but be sure to arrive early to get a seat! Friends of the Library celebrate extraordinary food On Thursday, July 23, at 2 p.m., the Friends of the Library are inviting patrons to enjoy some unusual finger foods in celebration of the adult summer reading theme: “Escape the Ordinary.” The library’s huge collection of cookbooks will be highlighted and a recipe from each of nine cookbooks have been selected to be prepared by FOL members. Prizes and demonstrations will take place during the after- noon tasting. This program is free and open to the general public. Come and enjoy some treats that are truly out of the ordinary. Our investment team understands the realities of life investment strategy so that you can start saving for the future while living comfortably in the present. Make an appointment and start investing in your future today! Financial Services Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not Insured by Any Federal Government Agency Not a Bank Deposit Brown Hen hosts benefit tonight P RESIDENTIAL THANK YOU The Brown Hen Cafe and friends of Liz Mobley invite the community to a spaghet- ti feed Wednesday, July 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the cafe at 435 Highway 101. Mobley, a lifelong Flo- rence resident and a U.S. Army veteran, was diag- nosed with brain cancer this year. A silent auction will also be held throughout the dura- tion of the event. COURTESY PHOTO At the weekly Florence Rotary meeting July 7, president Sadie Ward (above left) was thanked for her year as president during the 2014-15 Rotary Year by new president Crystal Farnsworth. Ward accomplished much during her presidency (July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015). At the meeting, Rotary members thanked her for all her hard work. 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