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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2017 Rhody Express provides free service Oct. 30, 31 Free rides? That’s not a trick, that’s definitely a treat. Greentrees Village will sponsor free rides for all pas- sengers on the Rhody Express on Monday, Oct. 30, and Tuesday, Oct. 31. In addition, Lofy Construction will sponsor free rides for all passengers on the Rhody Express every Friday through Jan. 5. The Rhody Express travels in and around Florence, con- veniently serving Historic Old Town, Fred Meyer, Safeway, Grocery Outlet, Three Rivers Casino, Peace Harbor Hospital, the Siuslaw School District and many other areas. Service is provided hourly each weekday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. For more information about how to access the Rhody Express or to find service route maps or times, call River Cities Taxi at 541-902-2067 or visit www.ltd.org/Rhody. 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 www.TheSiuslawNews.com Book Review “Empire Made” By Kief Hillsbery In 1841, 22-year-old Nigel Halleck set out for Calcutta as a clerk in the East India Company. He went on to serve in the colo- nial administration for eight years before abruptly leaving the company under a cloud and disappearing in the mountain kingdom of Nepal, never to be heard from again. While most traces of his life were destroyed in the bombing of his hometown during World War II, Nigel was never quite forgotten — the myth of the man who headed East would rever- berate through generations of his family. Kief Hillsbery, Nigel’s nephew many times removed, embarked on his own expedi- tion, spending decades research- ing and traveling through India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nepal in the footsteps of his long-lost relation. In uncovering the remarkable story of Nigel’s life, Hillsbery beautifully renders a moment in time when the arms of the British Empire extended around the world. Both a powerful history and a personal journey, “Empire Made: My Search for an Outlaw Uncle who Vanished in British India,” weaves together a clash of civilizations, the quest to dis- cover one’s own identity, and the moving tale of one man against an empire Advance reader copies for library patrons The library has received a large number of advance reader copies (ARCs) and uncorrected proofs of soon-to-be published books. The books are available for library patrons to borrow for up to two weeks, write a short review on the attached book- mark, and give their opinion as to whether the library should purchase the book once pub- lished. We ask that patrons read, review and return the books within two weeks and then select another one. Though it’s hard to do, please limit yourself to one book at a time. This is a great opportunity to read a book that is yet to be pub- lished! Misinformation, Fake News and Political Propaganda Workshop The Siuslaw Public Library will be hosting an Adult Civics workshop on Saturday, Oct. 28, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Bromley Room at the main library in Florence. 5 A This non-partisan workshop, titled “Misinformation, Fake News and Political Propaganda,” will be led by Donna Cohen, a teacher and librarian, and is designed to enhance civic knowledge and inspire political engagement. Sometimes it is difficult to sort out truth from fiction in the overwhelming number of mes- sages directed at the public by politicians, news sources and other media. This workshop will help participants learn where to find accurate informa- tion and distinguish the truth from fiction by employing criti- cal thinking strategies. Real-life examples will be used to show how information can be, intentionally or not, dis- torted. Logical fallacies, politi- cal ads, news headlines, graphs and charts, the effect of lan- guage chosen to express ideas, and other types of information will be examined. Facilitator Donna Cohen is focused on presenting non-parti- san civics workshops around Oregon for adults that fill gaps in civic and political under- standing and that encourage crit- ical evaluation of information. This free civics workshop is designed for adults and is open to the general public. Let me Showcase your property. Let Paul show you a new car or truck. 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