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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2018 | 5A Local doctor to discuss opioid crisis Friday Library Tidings Dr. Ronald Shearer will dis- cuss the opioid crisis and its impact on our local area, on Friday, June 8 the City Club of Florence at noon. Dr. Shearer has been part of the Peace Health Medical Group in Florence for more than 20 years and is able to dis- cuss the evolution of the opioid crisis locally. His presentation will include the types of drugs involved, how the crisis developed, alter- native therapies and steps being News about the Siuslaw Public Library taken locally to help mitigate the problem. He will also be able to answer questions from those in attendance. Dr. Shearer is a graduate of Oregon Health and Science University Medical School with a specialty in internal medicine. The presentation will be at the Class Act Theatre, 509 Kingwood St. Doors will be open at 11:30 a.m. and the program will run from noon to 1 p.m. Early arrival is suggested. Need A Haircut? Stop by and meet Dwight Montgomery Dwight has over 40 years experience in cutting hair Hours: Mon - Sat 8-4 Lisa’s Kingwood Barbershop 1660 Kingwood • 541-902-9074 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 Book Review “Surveillance Valley” By Yasha Levine “Surveillance Valley: The Se- cret Military History of the In- ternet” by investigative report- er Yasha Levine uncovers the secret origins of the internet, tracing it back to a Pentagon counterinsurgency surveillance project. A visionary intelligence of- ficer, William Godel, realized that the key to winning the war in Vietnam was not outgun- ning the enemy, but using new information technology to un- derstand their motives and an- ticipate their movements. This idea — using computers to spy on people and groups perceived as a threat, both at home and abroad — drove ARPA to de- velop the internet in the 1960s, and continues to be at the heart of the modern internet we all know and use today. As Levine shows, surveillance wasn’t something that sudden- ly appeared on the internet; it was woven into the fabric of the technology. But this isn’t just a story about the NSA or other domestic pro- grams run by the government. As the book spins forward in time, Levine examines the pri- vate surveillance business that powers tech-industry giants like Google, Facebook and Am- azon, revealing how these com- panies spy on their users for profit, all while doing double duty as military and intelligence contractors. Levine shows that the military and Silicon Valley are effective- ly inseparable: a military-digital complex that permeates every- thing connected to the internet, even coopting and weaponizing the antigovernment privacy movement that sprang up in the wake of Edward Snowden. With deep research, skilled storytelling and provocative ar- guments, “Surveillance Valley” will change the way you think about the news — and the de- vice on which you read it. Summer Reading is here Registration for the library’s Summer Reading Program started June 1. Have you signed up? Chil- dren, teens and adults are all invited to participate and there are programs for all ages. Libraries Rock! is the theme of this year’s summer reading program. When you register, you will get a full calendar of events including movie nights, visits from the Reptile Man, hiking on the coast, concerts and a whole lot more. Endowment Books Tomorrow, Thursday, June 7, at 1 p.m., Librarian Kevin Mitt- ge will be presenting a selection of this year’s endowment books, the purchase of which is made possible by the contributions to the Siuslaw Public Library’s En- dowment Fund, administered by Western Lane Community Foundation. The Endowment Fund was established in the early 1990s with a contribution from the Friends of the Library, who have made successive contribu- tions since then, as well as nu- merous individual donors. Each year the book purchases increase and so this year only a selection of the books will be displayed. Attendees will get the first chance to view and check out some wonderful new library books. Mapleton Branch 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 with library staff about events at the branch, such as story times, social hours and cribbage club. Public Works open house of new facilities tomorrow Florence, OR CCB#195304 Have an opinion? Write a Letter to the Editor. Editor@TheSiuslawNews.com The City of Florence Public Works Department is invit- ing the community to an open house Thursday, June 7, from 2 to 6 p.m., in celebration of its new facility located at 2675 Kingwood St. Activities and demonstra- tions will be taking place throughout the day to provide a behind-the-scenes look into the contributions of public works professionals that serve the community. A short program will begin at 3:30 pm. “We value our community and the role Public Works plays in keeping them safe and func- tioning smoothly,” said Mike Miller, Florence Public Works Director. “Our objective is to increase the public’s aware- ness of what Public Works is about, including the duties and responsibilities of our highly trained and professional staff.” Miller said the communi- ty relies on Public Works each day for some type of service, including drinking water; effi- cient and effective conveyance and treatment systems for san- itary sewer; stormwater man- agement; street maintenance, signage and markings for ve- hicular and pedestrian safety; maintenance of area parks and trails; and more. “Every member of Florence’s Public Works Department takes this responsibility seriously and works hard to achieve the high- est levels of service possible,” Miller said. The Open House will feature a tour of the Public Works facil- ity, education on its equipment and services, demonstrations by various departments, rides on the department’s vehicles and light refreshments. “Residents will have the op- portunity to see firsthand the diverse duties and responsibil- ities of Public Works in a fun and entertaining way,” Miller said. Children should be accom- panied by an adult. For more information re- garding the event, contact the Public Works Department at 541- 997-4106. The Top Choice in Florence Real Estate. View all our active listings in Florence at... NEW LISTING Carter Bros Custom! Private gated entry, garden, goat yard, chicken coop. Cross fenced for horses/cattle. 1857 sqft guest house/sound proof music studio 3 Bdrm, 2 full, 2 part Ba 3488 sq ft $1,350,000 BH7692 ML#18039293 NEW LISTING Old Town condo with Siuslaw River & Bridge views. 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