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8A | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2020 | SIUSLAW NEWS ORCA OPPORTUNITY O n Monday morning, an orca was spot- ted traveling south along the Florence coast and into the Siuslaw River. De- spite often being Story & Photo referred to as “kill- By Mark Brennan er whales,” these Siuslaw News marine mammals are actually the largest member of the dol- phin family. The individual spotted Monday was approximately 30 feet long and moved quickly and easily through the choppy wa- ters of the south jetty heading towards Cal- ifornia. A pod of orcas also visited Florence in May, continuing a tradition of stopping by around the Rhododendron Festival. 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 Book Review “Russians Among Us” by Gordon Corera Russian espionage against the West has long been a subject of fascination and anxiety in the U.S., from the Cold War to the 2016 election. “Russians Among Us” tells the full story of Pu- tin’s escalating espionage cam- paign in the West, the Russian “deep-cover” spies who pene- trated the U.S., and the years- long FBI hunt to capture them. Author Gordon Corera has been the BBC’s security corre- spondent since 2004 and the author of “The Art of Betrayal: The Secret History of MI6.” “Russians Among Us” also details the recruitment, run- ning and escape of one of the most important spies of mod- ern times — a man who worked inside the heart of Russian intel- ligence. In this thrilling account, Corera tracks not only the histo- ry, but the astonishing evolution of Russian espionage, including the use of “cyber illegals,” who continue to manipulate us today and pose a significant threat to the 2020 election. Like a scene from a John le Carré novel or the TV drama “The Americans,” in the sum- mer of 2010 a group of Russian deep-cover sleeper agents were arrested. It was the culmination of a decade-long investigation, and 10 people, including Anna Chapman, were swapped for four people held in Russia. At the time, the arrests were seen simply as a throwback to the Cold War. But that would prove to be a costly mistake. It was a sign that the Russian threat had never gone away, and more important, it was shifting into a much more disruptive new phase. Today, the danger is clearer than every following the poi- soning in the U.K. of one of the spies who were swapped, Sergei Skripal, and the growing evi- dence of Russian interference in American life. “Russians Among Us” reveals new infor- mation about today’s spies — as well as those trying to catch them and those trying to kill them. Apply to Join the Library Board The Siuslaw Public Library District Board of Directors has a vacancy for one board member. The library board sets pol- icy, approves the annual bud- get, hires and supervises the li- brary director, and more. Board members serve four-year terms. This is an unpaid position and the applicant must reside in the district. Interested? Learn more and get an application packet at www.siuslawlibrary.info/board. Applications are due June 11 by 4 p.m. Current Library Services Beginning this week, the Florence branch of the library is accepting returns of materi- als Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and on Friday from 11a.m. to 6 p.m. Return bins can be found on the Maple Street (west) side of the library building. We have also begun offering curbside take-out of library ma- terials this week. Patrons may call the day before they wish to pick up materials and request up to three items per library card. The materials will be available the following day at the main entrance. Patrons may call from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. Materials will be avail- able to be picked up, however, Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and on Friday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. People can call the library at 541-997-3132 for more infor- mation. KRAB KETTLE 280 Hwy. 101 M 541-997-8996 Fresh Seafood Market Try our canned tuna in variety of flavors! Open Daily 10-6pm Buying or Selling? I can help. Crystell Wise Broker, SRES 541 991-9487 87510 Rice Rd – Beautifully remodeled 2 bdrm, 1 bath home on 0.51 acres. Home buffers up against Park Creek, just minutes from the Maple- ton Public Dock for access to the Siuslaw River. Large yard, carport and plenty of parking for your RV, trailer, and boat. $175,000. #3086-20104350 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 L I V E B ROA D CAST WLCF’s Continuing Education Scholarships Western Lane Commu- nity Foundation (WLCF) has opened its sixth annual Continuing Education Schol- arships program for 2020, offering 14 scholarships to- taling $16,500. These scholarships are awarded annually and are de- signed for students who use permanent home addresses within the Florence/Dunes City/Mapleton/Deadwood geographical areas and have already graduated from high school in 2019 or earlier, have their diploma, GED, or were home schooled and are eligi- ble to enter higher education or a trade school or a grad- uate program. This includes non-traditional students starting or returning to a pro- gram after a career or family change or job loss. Scholarships are available for traditional four-year uni- versities, colleges, commu- nity colleges, and accredited trade schools and special arts programs. While academic achievement is one criteria used in determining recipi- ents, other qualifying char- acteristics include financial need, outside activities, work history and volunteerism to name a few. The application lists crite- ria specific to each scholar- ship. Those who meet these minimum qualifications are encouraged to complete an application. Applications can be obtained on the WLCF website, www.wlcfonline.org. Application packets may be submitted online, or by mail at PO Box 1589, Florence, OR 97439. The deadline for post- mark or receipt is June 30, 2020. 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For the safety of our community we are following measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19. (541) 997-3475 • 2150 Hwy. 101, Florence www.johnstonmotorcompany.com Siuslaw School District 97 J Hosted by er Bob Sneddon & Steven Mos