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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2015 Dunes City plans community expo DUNES CITY — A Community Expo will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dunes City Hall, at 8 2 8 7 7 Spruce St. A number Arnie Roblan of vendors and demonstrations are sched- uled, as well as speakers mak- ing presentations on such top- ics as ensuring well water is safe and sanitary, family emer- gency preparedness and preparing your home for wild- fire. Topics will also include “Drop, Cover and Hold On – For How Long?,” Senior Citizen Preparedness, Grab-N- Go Kits, Build a Kit on a Shoestring Budget, Documentation and Insurance, Pet Care Planning for Disaster and Living Without Grid Electricity. Senator Arnie Roblan will make a presentation at noon and tell of the latest legislative developments regarding water quality and septic mainte- nance, as well as a number of other issues. The Expo meets one of the goals for the city that was set by the Dunes City Council ear- lier this year. “Our hope is to keep our cit- izenry up to date on the latest developments and opportuni- ties to ensure they have healthy drinking water, effec- tive septic disposal and are prepared to take care of them- selves in the event of a major disaster,” said the council president and event organizer, Jamie Mills. “We have lots of door prizes, and provide lunch.” Mills also explained that there is more room available for vendors who may be inter- ested in having a booth. The event promises to be an informative, fun time for all. For more information, con- tact Dunes City at 541-997- 3338. 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 The Secret Place By Tana French Book review by Susie Voth The Secret Place is the fifth book in Tana French’s Dublin Murder Squad series. Stephen Moran, a cold-case detective, is temporarily assigned to the Dublin Murder Squad after Holly Mackey presents him with an index card. The card has a picture of Chris Harper and the words, “I know who killed him” on it. Mackey discovered the card on a bulletin board known as The Secret Place at St. Kilda’s School. The unsolved murder of Chris Harper took place a year previ- ously on the grounds of St. Kilda’s, an exclusive girls school where Mackey is a boarding stu- dent. Moran takes the index card to the Dublin Murder Squad and Detective Antoinette Conway picks up the case where she left off. She invites Moran to tag along, all the while letting him know that if he messes up, she’ll send him right back to cold-case division. The book takes place over a 12-hour period. Conway and Moran spend the day interview- ing students to gather informa- tion about the death of Harper. Moran has just the right attitude with the teen girls to encourage them to talk. Conway is abrasive and has just the right attitude to make the girls clam up. Between the two of them they spend the day get- ting to the heart of this suspense- ful mystery. On the audiobook, the inves- tigative parts are read by Stephen Hogan. His accent is spot on and he does an excellent job. The flashbacks in the book are read by Lara Hutchinson. She does a terrific teenage girl’s voice, in fact, several teenage girls to be exact. If you haven’t read any of the previous Dublin Murder Squad novels, you may wish to start with In The Woods. Mapleton open house Don’t forget that the Mapleton branch library will be having an open house tomorrow, Aug. 20, beginning at 5 p.m. Besides the usual food and fun, this event will feature the unveiling of 12 historical photo- graphs of Mapleton and the sur- rounding area which will hang permanently in the library. The branch is at 88148 5 A Riverview Avenue overlooking the beautiful Siuslaw river. If you’ve never visited before, this is a great opportunity to do so! Windows 10 overview On Monday, Aug. 24, begin- ning at 1 p.m. in the library’s Bromley Room, librarian Linda Weight will present an introduc- tory overview of the new Windows 10 operating system, recently released by Microsoft. If you’re curious about the new operating system and how it works and how it’s different or the same from earlier ver- sions this is the program for you. It is not a hands-on class, but a discussion of the program, therefore there is no pre-regis- tration. Weight will show screen shots of the new desktop, start menu and other features, as well as touching on the pros and cons of the system, and things to consider when installing and setting it up. This program is free and open to the general public. For more information please contact Weight at 541- 997- 3132. Former resident inducted into Oregon Bankers Hall of Fame L L E E O O M M L L I I D D T O T T R T R O N E E Y Y A A T T A T A N O T O N E R E R Y Y N :,//6¬352%$7(/,9,1*758675(9,6,216 :,//6¬352%$7(/,9,1*758675(9,6,216 216 Nopal Street (Old Town) 40 Years Lane County Legal Experience 10 Year Coast Resident 997-9983 Power-washing and Moss Solutions Oregon Bankers Association (OBA) inducted Ann Marie Mehlum, former Florence resi- dent and current U.S. Small Business Administration asso- ciate administrator, into the Oregon Bankers Hall of Fame during its 110th Anniversary Convention held in Sunriver, Ore., in July. Induction into the Oregon Bankers Hall of Fame is the highest honor bestowed peer- to-peer on members of the Oregon banking community. It recognizes the outstanding contributions inductees have made to the Oregon banking industry and the communities they serve. Linda Navarro, president and CEO of the OBA, said, “The Oregon Bankers Association is honored to wel- come Ann Marie into the Hall of Fame. She is an instrumental part of OBA’s legacy and is highly respected by her peers.” Navarro added, “Ann Marie is truly one in a million. I couldn’t think of a more deserving individual for this recognition.” COURTESY PHOTO Ann Marie Mehlum (front, fourth from left) celebrates with her family and former colleagues following her induction into the Oregon Bankers Hall of Fame. Mehlum was nominated by the bank that she helped found, Summit Bank in Eugene. In the bank’s nomination packet, Craig Wanichek, the bank’s current president and CEO, stated, “Ann Marie has been such an important role model for young bankers. Many who have entered and remained in our business did so because they saw a leader — Ann Marie — doing things the right way, Focus on the big picture We’ll help the pieces fall into place We know the world of investments may be hard to navigate, and that’s why we’re here to help. Our team of trained professionals can assist you with all the details so we can work toward realizing your goals. providing great service to clients and having fun along the way.” Mehlum is the daughter of Johan Mehlum, also a member of the Oregon Bankers Hall of Fame, who founded Siuslaw Valley Bank (now Banner Bank) in Mapleton. She has a bachelor’s degree in economics and Norwegian from Pacific Lutheran University, where she graduat- ed magna cum laude, and she also received her MBA from University of California, Berkley. During her studies, she served as a Fullbright- Hayes research fellow in Norway. After working at Wells Fargo and Manufacturers Bank in California, Mehlum came back to Oregon and worked at Siuslaw Bank as chief credit officer. In 2004, she was select- ed by the founding board of Summit Bank to serve as the bank’s CEO. Many of those board members were also behind her nomination and credit her for all she did to found, build and grow Summit Bank. Mehlum has contributed to the banking industry in many ways, including serving as OBA chair in 2011-2012 and on the boards of the Independent Community Banks of Oregon and on OBA’s subsidiary company, Synergy by Association. In 2012, Mehlum was select- ed to serve on the inaugural community bank advisory board of the FDIC, one of only 15 bankers nationwide. She also served on the Administrative Committee of the American Bankers Association’s Community Bankers Council. Mehlum was selected in 2013 to become the associate administrator of Capital Access at the U.S. Small Business Administration in Washington, D.C., a position she holds today. Mehlum’s volunteer activi- ties have included: the Eugene Chamber’s Executive Com- mittee, the University of Oregon Foundation Advisory Committee for the Domestic Violence Clinic, the Western Rivers Girl Scout Council, board president of the United Way of Lane County, Ophelia’s Place, Oregon’s Festival of American Music, Sacred Heart Medical Foundation, City Club of Eugene, Eugene Rotary Club and Cascade West Financial Services. In Mehlum’s nomination packet, Priscilla Gould, retired executive director of the United Way of Lane County, stated, “Ann Marie is a stand- out in any setting because of her integrity, her passion, her willingness to roll up her sleeves to get the job done, her inquisitive nature, her refresh- ingly direct style and, on top of all, her humility.” Since its creation in 1987, the Oregon Bankers Hall of Fame has inducted 75 individu- als who have made outstanding contributions to the Oregon banking community and com- munities where they live and work. WCF and Community Giving, More on the Mortgage Burning… Make an appointment and start investing in your future today! Financial Services HIT THAT LIKE BUTTON! F ACEBOOK . COM /S IUSLAW N EWS Not FDIC Insured · Not Bank Guaranteed · May Lose Value Not Insured by Any Federal Government Agency · Not a Bank Deposit Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Insurance products offered through LPL or its licensed affiliates. Oregon Pacific Financial Services and Oregon Pacific Bank are not registered broker/dealers nor affiliates of LPL Financial. Let us never forget the Gift given by the Western Lane Community Foundation of $200,000.00 given at $20,000.00 / year for 10 years. We all should remember that without that key pledge from the foundation our purchase of the old town location for the museum would most likely not have happened. We at the museum want the entire community to know what a valuable asset to our community Western Lane Community Foundation is… a real community partner! - Siuslaw Pioneer Museum Board