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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2016 British car enthusiasts Library Tidings to gather Saturday The Central Oregon Coast British Car Club invites the public to its monthly breakfast and business meet- ing Saturday, July 30, at 9 a.m., in the upstairs dining room at Driftwood Shores’ Surfside Restaurant, 88416 First Ave. Those planning to have breakfast should arrive early enough to order and be served before the meeting starts at 10 a.m. Anyone who owns, drives or has an interest in British automobiles is welcome to attend. Three Rivers Casino Resort features two acts tomorrow Three Rivers Casino Resort’s Comedy Thursdays continues through the summer, with stand-up comedians from around the Northwest per- forming each Thursday in Blue Bills Sports Bar and Tap Room (inside Three Rivers at 5647 Highway 126) from 7 to 8 p.m. This Thursday, July 28, the headliner will be Kermit Apio with opener Hans Kim. Apio was the winner of the 2009 Great American Comedy Festival and has had numerous appearances on television and radio. He has showcased at comedy festivals in Aspen, Las Vegas and Vancouver, and has performed in 47 states and three Canadian provinces. He is a past winner of the 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 COURTESY PHOTO Kermit Apio Seattle Comedy Competition and was a semifinalist in the San Francisco Comedy Competition. Also, in 1988, he was Dishwasher of the Month at the Sea-Tac Airport Denny’s. I Work at a Public Library By Gina Sheridan Book review by Susie Voth “What makes a public library amazing is that we welcome everyone. Everyone!” (From Gina Sheridan’s website, www. IWorkataPublicLibrary.com) Sheridan is a librarian in St. Louis, Mo. “I Work in a Public Library” is a collection of actual encounters with library patrons recorded exactly as they hap- pened. The chapters are catego- rized using the Dewey Decimal System. For example in Chapter 5: “153.733 Listening In,” Sheridan recounts this exchange between two parents: “Parent 1: Do you ever hide books you’ve read over and over again because you’re so sick of them? Parent 2: Oh definitely. When they ask for them, I say the book fairy came to get it. One time they saw one of the books at the library so now they think the librarians are book fairies.” Here’s a story that reminds me of Siuslaw Library’s Miss Gayle, from Chapter 12: “809.9339 Volumes of Gratitude:” “Girl: Mommy, do you know what I want to be when I grow up? Mommy: No. What? Girl: I want to be a sparkle librarian. Mommy: What do you mean? Girl: Like the librarian who reads us stories. She’s always smiling and wears nice jewelry!” My favorite encounter is in Chapter 7: “302.343 Bullying.” It’s too long to reproduce here, so I’ll jump to the heart of the exchange. The librarian is put- ting up a display for Banned Book Week. A young girl asks about it. The librarian explains that some people “didn’t like what the books were about and didn’t want anyone else to read them, either.” The girl responds, “We are learning about bullying at school. It sounds like even libraries get bullied sometimes.” “I Work at a Public Library” is a delightfully entertaining book for people on both sides of the circulation desk. Be prepared to laugh. Final Summer Reading Program events The last 2016 summer read- ing events are upon us. The adults had their last program the previous week, and Mapleton had its grand finale yesterday. The Florence grand finale 5 A will be tomorrow, Thursday, July 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a picnic and lots of fun. And Saturday will feature a “Family Field Day” at the Siuslaw Middle School. All ages are welcome! We thank everyone who has participated this year from the youngest to the oldest, whether they read a lot of books or attended programs. Thank you for making this another successful summer reading program. Friends of the Library to meet The Friends of the Library will be meeting tomorrow, July 28, at 11 a.m., in the library’s Conference room, as the Bromley Room will still be in use for summer reading. All Friends members, poten- tial Friends members and all library supporters are invited to attend. The Friends support the library in many ways, including fundraising and providing vol- unteers for library events. Joining the Friends of the Library is great way to show your support for your local library. Siuslaw Pioneer Museum begins ‘Story Time’ Friday The Siuslaw Pioneer Museum will once again host its popular Story Time on Friday, July 29, at 7 p.m., at the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum, 278 Maple St. The museum will welcome author Verla Shirley- Chaddick, a former North Fork Siuslaw resident. Shirley-Chaddick will dis- cuss her recent book, “A Matter of Honor,” a tale of lost romance that blends the past and the present to tell the story of a World War II veter- an’s search for his first love and his return to the European continent to pay homage to the fallen heroes of the libera- tion of Europe. The story is based upon the real-life travel notes of Shirley-Chaddick, who accompanied her 75-year-old uncle, George Esgate of Florence, to Belgium, Germany, and France in 1999. The book traces their trav- els through the World War II cemeteries of Europe and his search for the Belgian girl he left behind. In 1945, while serving in Belgium, 20-year-old Private First Class George Esgate fell in love with Renee Durieux, an 18-year-old Belgian girl. When Esgate’s service in Belgium ended, he shipped home — but he vowed he would return to Belgium and keep his promise to marry Renee. It was a promise he could never keep. In 1999, Esgate, haunted by his broken pledge, wanted to find Renee and tell her that he was sincere in his affection for her and to explain to her in person why he had not been able to return as he promised. “A Matter of Honor” is the story of his travels through Europe in 1999, accompanied by Shirley-Chaddick, to search for Renee. The fact that Esgate could not remember how to spell his love’s name or the name of the village in which she lived did not deter his mission. This program will appeal to romantics and historians alike. Story Time at the Museum is free and open to the public. POLICE LOG Florence Police July 18 Dispute was reported in the 1400 block of Nopal Street. Illegal camping, lodging was reported in the 900 block of Highway 101. Arrest, with warrant, was reported in the 2000 block of Highway 101. Accident, with injury, was reported in the 2900 block of Oak Street. Trespass was reported in the MODEL TRAIN ENTHUSIASTS Visit us online: www.TheSiuslawNews.com. BUY - SELL - TRADE 541-255-9822 - Larry Over ars 50 Ye ce! rien Expe landl316@live.com Flore n Locat ce ion. 700 block of Highway 101. Theft was reported in the 1300 block of Bay Street. Child abuse was reported in the Florence area. Dispute was reported in the 1600 block of 19th Street. Arrest, with warrant, was reported in the 1500 block of Highway 101. July 19 Accident, with unknown injury, was reported on Highway 101. Dispute was reported in the 85100 block of Highway 101. Illegal camping, lodging was reported in the 1400 block of Eighth Street and at 52nd Street and Versant Drive. Dispute was reported in the 200 block of Oak Street. Trespass was reported in the 1600 block of 12th Street. Arrest, with warrant, was reported in the 900 block of PacificSource Medicare is your plan for more coverage and no deductibles. Medicare Free Medicare Seminar Advantage Tuesday, August 2, 9:30 a.m. Florence Events Center Plans 715 Quince Street, Florence starting 541-393-2810 | 800-735-2900 (TTY) at $42 ZZZ0HGLFDUH3DFLÀF6RXUFHFRP INDIVIDUAL | GROUP | For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings call 541-393-2810 or 711 TTY. PacificSource Community Health Plans is an HMO/PPO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in PacificSource Medicare depends on contract renewal. A salesperson will be present with information and applications. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium. Limitations, copays and restrictions may apply. Benefits and premium may change on January 1 of each year. Y0021_MRK3334_CMS Accepted Greenwood Street. Illegal camping, lodging was reported in the 100 block of Rhody Loop. Assault was reported in the 1600 block of 15th Street. Trespass was reported in the 700 block of Highway 101. Dispute was reported in the 1700 block of 15th Street. July 20 Illegal camping, lodging was reported in the 1400 block of Eighth Street, the 1300 block of Highway 101 and the 2600 block of Highway 101. Dispute was reported on Darlings Loop. Accident, without injury, was reported in the 3100 block of Highway 101. Harassment was reported in the 5900 block of View Loop. Accident, with injury, was reported on Highway 101. Illegal camping, lodging was reported in the 700 block of Quince Street and the first block of Village Street. July 21 Dispute was reported in the 1800 block of Highway 101. Theft was reported in the 2000 block of Highway 101. Child abuse was reported in the 3500 block of Oak Street. Illegal camping, lodging was reported in the 1300, 2000, 2600 and 4700 blocks of Highway 101. Child endangerment was reported in the 1700 block of 43rd Street. Hit-and-run accident was reported in the 2000 block of Highway 101. Theft was reported in the 400 block of Kingwood Street. July 22 Death investigation was reported in the 400 block of Sherwood Loop. Hit-and-run accident was reported in the 100 block of Maple Street. Trespass was reported in the 3900 block of Spruce Street. Dispute was reported in the 14600 block of Highway 36. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1900 block of 25th Street and the 1600 block of 38th Loop.