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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019 | 5A Buying or Selling? I can help. Book Review “1,000 Books to Read Before You Die” by James Mustich Library Tidings Shoreline Dr #1600 – Stunning river and ocean views from this cul-de-sac lot in gated Shelter Cove. Build your dream home with underground utilities, city water and sewer available. Level and cleared with end-of-road privacy. An engineer’s report is on file as well as a home plan. $179,000. #2664-16013673 Amy Johnson Broker, CSA 541 999-7875 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 News about the Siuslaw Public Library See Jim for your auto sales needs! 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 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 inter- est to the community. Library Tidings by Kevin Mittge Everyone needs a new project for the new year, right? Here’s one: create a reading plan for the year fo- cusing on the world’s greatest books. There are a number of books listing “the best” books, but the newest one to hit the shelves is “1,000 Books to Read Before You Die” by bookseller, editor and writer James Mustich. This attractive but heavy book is arranged alphabet- ically, from Edward Ab- bey (“Desert Solitaire”) to Carl Zuckmayer (“A Part of Myself ”). Even if you can’t read all the wonderful book suggestions, the short book reviews are wonderful to browse and enjoy. The book includes an- cient classics such as “The Bhagavad-Gita,” contempo- rary classics such as “Blue Highways” by William Least Heat-Moon, and books you may have never heard of, such as “The Tartar Steppe” by Dino Buzzati, published in 1940. In the back of the book are a “miscellany of special lists,” such as “12 Books to Read Before You’re 12” —OK, a lot of us are technically too late for that one, but who doesn’t enjoy reading a chil- dren’s book? — “Cities in Fact and Fiction,” “From the 21st Century,” “Family Read- Alouds” and “LOL,” the lat- ter including books such as “Cold Comfort Farm” by Stella Gibbons, “A Walk in the Woods” by Bill Bryson and “Life Among the Savag- es” by Shirley Jackson. A quote from Virgin- ia Woolf in the front of the book sums up the author’s attitude: “The only advice, indeed, that one person can give another about reading is to take no advice, to follow your own instincts, to use your own reason, to come to your own conclusions. If this is agreed between us, then I feel at liberty to put forward a few ideas and suggestions because you will not allow them to fetter that indepen- dence which is the most im- portant quality that a reader can possess.” So, visit your local library, support your local book- store, download an e-book, listen to an audiobook and support your reading habit in any and all ways you can! 2019 Reading Challenge Want to try something new in your reading this year? Check out our year- long Siuslaw Reading Chal- lenge. Each month, choose something to read from that month’s theme. January’s theme is a book about a hob- by or a skill that’s new to you. Enter to win monthly prizes and keep track of your reading all year to be entered in a grand prize drawing. Stop by the reference desk after Jan. 2 for more infor- mation and to get started. “Irish Wake” for Mary Colgan-Bennetts The Siuslaw Public Library will be hosting an Irish wake on Sunday, Jan. 27, from 1 to 4 p.m., in honor of Mary Colgan-Bennetts, our long- time Circulation Supervisor, who passed away in Novem- ber. For more information about the Siuslaw Public Library or its programs, stop by 1460 Ninth St. in Florence or 88148 Riverview Ave. in Mapleton, or visit www.siuslawlibrary.info. Peace Harbor welcomes new primary care providers PeaceHealth Peace Har- bor Medical Center wel- comes four new additions to its PeaceHealth Medical Group Family Medicine Center this month: • David Barton, PA, earned his Master of Phy- sician Assistant Studies de- gree at Idaho State Univer- sity. He has a background in biomedical engineering. He earned bachelor’s and mas- ter’s degrees in biomedical engineering and was a grad- uate research assistant for four years at the University of Michigan. He enjoys spending time with family, performing community service, hiking, camping and dirt biking. He has a personal interest in healthcare in rural and under-served communities, bioethics and ergonomics. • Thomas Caton, MD, earned his medical degree from American Universi- ty of the Caribbean, Saint Martin. He completed Tulane University’s Family Medi- cine Residency Program at Baton Rouge General Hos- pital and a geriatric med- icine fellowship at Texas A&M University at Chris- tus Spohn Memorial Hosp- ital. He enjoys spending time with family, playing the pi- ano, golfing, fishing and growing hot chili peppers. • Krissi Danielsson, MD, earned her medical de- gree from Lund University Medical Faculty in Lund, Sweden. She completed her family medicine residency at the University of Wiscon- sin-Madison’s Eau Claire program. She is fluent in Swed- ish and worked as a writer and editor before attending medical school. • Benjamin Schroder, PA, earned his Master of Sci- ence in Physician Assistant Studies at Des Moines Uni- versity in Des Moines, Iowa. He worked as a certified nurse aide in Iowa for sev- eral years before training to be a physician assistant. At Des Moines Univer- sity he was active in the Homeless Community Out- reach Club, the Psychiatry Club and the Senior Health Fair. (541)997-6000 www.RealEstateFlorence.com Thinking about downsizing? Moving to a smaller home can mean more money in the bank. In addition to income from the sale of your previous home, savings on property taxes, insurance, and utility bills can add up to significant savings. In addition to saving money, a smaller home can simplify your life and allow you to focus on the things or people you love the most. Contact your Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate broker to discuss your options. 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