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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2021 | 5A VACCINE from page 1A Parents and guardians can schedule appoint- ments at lanecounty.org/ vaxclinics or by calling 541-682-1380. Effective Nov. 9, all LCPH clinics will be by appointment only and the scheduling tool will be live by the morning of Friday, Nov. 5. LCPH Pediatric Clinic Schedule Lane County Public Health is planning the following clinics for chil- dren ages 5 years-11 years for vaccination upon approval of the Pfizer pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination. All clinics for children ages 5-11 years are scheduled ap- pointments only. There are not walk-in appoint- ments at this time. Clinics will open for scheduling the Friday before each week. Addi- tional community-based and school clinics will announced on an on- going basis; people can continue to check lane- county.org/vaxclinics for the latest clinic schedule. • West Lane: Saturday, Nov. 20, at Siuslaw Mid- dle School, 2525 Oak St. in Florence, time to be announced Many more dates are available through Eu- gene and Springfield lo- cations, as well as drive- through clinics held at the Lane Event Center in Eugene. Halloween 2021 PHOTOS BY ZAC BURTT/ SIUSLAW NEWS Library Tidings Book Review “In the Shadow of the Empress” by Nancy Goldstone Out of the thrilling and tempestuous 18th century comes the sweeping fami- ly saga of beautiful Maria Theresa, a sovereign of Buying or Selling? I can help. 5225 Dunewood Dr – Beautiful, custom home currently under construction in the Reserve at Heceta Lake. Built by Ron Mann Construction. 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Maria There- sa inherited her father’s thrones at the age of 23 and was immediately at- tacked on all sides by for- eign powers confident that a woman would be too weak to defend herself. Maria Christina, a gift- ed artist who alone among her sisters succeeded in marrying for love, would face the same dangers that destroyed the monarchy in France. Resourceful Maria Car- olina would usher in the A Smarter Way to Power Your Home. Tim Sapp Owner / Principal Broker 541 999-8230 REQUEST A FREE QUOTE! ACT NOW TO RECEIVE A $300 SPECIAL OFFER!* (844) 989-2328 News about the Siuslaw Public Library by Kevin Mittge golden age of Naples only to face the deadly whirl- wind of Napoleon. And, finally, Marie Antoinette, the doomed queen whose stylish ex- cesses and captivating no- toriety have masked the truth about her husband and herself for 250 years. Vividly written and deeply researched, “In the Shadow of the Empress” is the riveting story of four exceptional women who changed the course of his- tory. you would like to join the discussion, please send an email to ref@siuslawli- brary.org and we will send you the Zoom meeting link and information. Friends Bookstore Opens! The Friends of the Li- brary’s bookstore at the library has just re-opened. You can find books, maga- zines, DVDs, CDs, home- made greeting cards and other items for purchase. Be sure to check it out. All proceeds go to support the Book Brunch to talk library. “Dune” Tomorrow We are not accepting The library virtual book donations quite yet but club, Book Brunch, will be that too will come in time. discussing Frank Herbert’s classic “Dune” on Thurs- Holiday Closure day, Nov. 4, at 10:30 a.m. In honor of Veterans The book “Dune” is the Day, the Siuslaw Public subject of renewed interest Library will be closed on because of this month’s re- Thursday, Nov. 11, in both lease of the latest “Dune” Florence and Mapleton. film, starring Timothée Regular hours resume on Chalamet, Zendaya, Oscar Friday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. Isaac, Jason Momoa and in Florence, and the fol- many others. lowing Thursday, Nov. 18, Book Brunch is con- in Mapleton. ducted using Zoom. If *Off er value when purchased at retail. Solar panels sold separately. 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 DENTURE SERVICES INC. 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