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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2017
Library
Tidings
News about
the Siuslaw
Public Library
Library Tidings,
a regular feature
of the Siuslaw
News, features
news about
upcoming
Siuslaw Public
Library programs
for adults and
children, new
books and
videos, and other
library news of
interest to the
community.
Library Tidings by
Kevin Mittge
B OOK R EVIEW
T HE S TRANGER IN THE W OODS
BY M ICHAEL F INKEL
Many people dream of escap-
ing modern life, but most will
never act on it. Told in a riveting
narrative, this is the remarkable
true story of a man who lived
alone in the woods of Maine for
27 years and made this dream a
reality.
In 1986, a shy and intelligent
20-year-old named Christopher
Knight left his home in
Massachusetts, drove to Maine,
and disappeared into the forest.
He would not have a conver-
sation with another human being
until nearly three decades later
when he was arrested for steal-
ing food. Living in a tent even
through brutal winters, he had
survived by his wits and
courage, developing ingenious
ways to store edibles and water,
and avoiding freezing to death.
He broke into nearby cottages
for food, clothing, reading mate-
rial and other provisions, taking
only what he needed but terrify-
ing a community never able to
solve the mysterious burglaries.
Based on extensive inter-
views with Knight himself, “The
Stranger in the Woods” is a
vividly detailed account of his
secluded life —why did he
leave? what did he learn? — as
well as the challenges Knight
has faced since returning to the
world.
It is gripping story of survival
that asks fundamental questions
about solitude, community and
what makes a good life, as well
as a deeply moving portrait of a
man who was determined to live
his own way, and succeeded.
DEM ARTS IS COMING !
On Saturday, Oct. 14, the
library will be presenting the
very popular demARTS. This
demonstration and celebration
of arts from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
will feature a wide range of
artists and crafts people demon-
strating their work.
Enjoy textile painting, callig-
raphy, rock painting, reading
journals, Zentangle, decoupage
and a lot more.
Visit the “Create & Take
Room” and make cards and but-
tons
and
recycled
art.
Demonstrations by the Fiber
Arts Guild will be in the lobby,
and people can have a photo but-
ton created by the Siuslaw
Viewfinders Camera Club.
Last Resort Players will also
be giving a preview of their
musical “Annie.”
Don’t miss this fun and excit-
ing program at the library!
G ENEALOGY C LASSES
The library will be offering
two introductory family history
classes this month and there is
still time to sign up.
“Finding Your Roots” will be
on Friday, Oct. 13, from 1 to 3
p.m and Finding Records will be
on Fri., Oct. 27th, from 1 to 3
p.m.
Both classes are limited to 12
participants, so contact the refer-
ence desk, 541-997-3132, to
register.
A LZHEIMER ’ S A SSOCIATION
C LASS T OMORROW
The library is co-sponsoring
an event with the Oregon
Chapter of the Alzheimer’s
Association tomorrow, Oct. 5,
from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Bromley
Room.
“Legal
and
Financial
Planning For Alzheimer’s and
Other Dementias” will be the
topic of the class. All classes
are free, but people should call
800-272-3900 to register.
M APLETON B RANCH
The Mapleton library is locat-
ed at 88148 Riverview Avenue,
in the Lion’s Club Building.
With a nice view of the Siuslaw
River, it’s a wonderful place to
sit and enjoy a good book or
read the newspaper.
Hours are Tuesday through
Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.
Check it out!
Dunes City Seeks Citizen
Advisory applicant
The Dunes City Planning
Commission is seeking appli-
cants for appointment to a
Citizen Advisory Committee
(CAC). The CAC will provide
recommendations on proposed
changes to Dunes City’s
Zoning and Development
Code (Sections 155.1, 155.2
and 155.3).
Applicants must complete
an Application for Appointive
Office form available at Dunes
City Hall, or from the city’s
website at dunescity.com/per-
mits-and-forms.
Applications can be mailed
or delivered to Dunes City
Hall, 82877 Spruce St.,
Westlake, Ore., 97493, or
emailed to planning@dunes
cityor.com.
Applications
must
be
received in Dunes City Hall by
noon on Wednesday, Oct. 25.
Appointments may be made
during the Oct. 31 Planning
Commission Special Session.
Applicants will be notified
when appointments will be
made and should plan to be
present.
Details of the CAC’s
responsibilities will be provid-
ed. It is expected that the CAC
will convene as often as neces-
sary to complete its review and
provide its recommendations
to the Planning Commission.
For additional information,
contact Planning Secretary at
541-997-3338.
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