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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2018 Library Tidings B OOK R EVIEW “Bringing Columbia Home” by Michael Leinbach and Jonathan Ward Michael Leinbach was the launch director of the space shuttle program when Columbia disintegrated on reentry before a nation’s eyes on Feb. 1, 2003. And it was Mike Leinbach who would be a key leader in the search and recovery effort as NASA, FEMA, the FBI, the U.S. Forest Service and dozens more federal, state and local agencies combed an area of rural east Texas the size of Rhode Island for every piece of the shuttle and her crew they could find. Assisted by hundreds of volunteers, it would become the largest ground search operation in U.S. history. For the first time, here is the definitive inside story Library Tidings, of the Columbia disaster and recovery and the inspiring a regular feature message it ultimately holds. of the Siuslaw News, In the aftermath of tragedy, people and communities features news about came together to help bring home the remains of the upcoming Siuslaw Public Library crew and nearly 40 percent of the shuttle, an effort that programs for adults was instrumental in piecing together what happened so and the shuttle program could return to flight and complete children, new books and videos, and other the International Space Station. “Bringing Columbia Home” shares the deeply per- library news of interest to the community. sonal stories that emerged as NASA employees looked for lost colleagues and searchers overcame immense By Kevin Mittge physical, logistical and emotional challenges and worked together to accomplish the impossible. Featuring a foreword and an epilogue by astronauts Robert Crippen and Eileen Collins respectively, this is an incredible narrative about the best of humanity in the darkest of times and about how a failure at the pin- nacle of human achievement became a story of cooper- ation and hope. Architecture of Internment The library is pleased to host a traveling exhibit exploring Oregon’s relationship to the incarceration of Japanese Americans and immigrants during World War II. The display, which includes letters, documents, images and more, will be at the library for only two days, tomorrow and Friday, April 12 and 13. Film to Highlight Undocumented Youth The library will be showing the film “Papers: Stories of Undocumented Youth” on Thursday, April 12, at 6 p.m. The hour-long documentary explores the historical and contemporary stories of young people without papers — from Japanese immigrants to high school students, from the 1940s to today. 5 A Author Mel Gurtov to Speak On Friday, April 13, at 4 p.m., join local author and international diplomacy expert Dr. Mel Gurtov for “Who Are We? America’s Problematic Treat- ment of Immigrants.” From the internment of Japanese Americans forward, Gurtov will speak about the changing definitions of “American.” The ABCs of Birds! On Saturday, April 21, at 10 a.m., the Cascades Raptor Center will present “Bring the Wild Alive” at the library. Following the presentation, the center will be having an open house at the library where the public can see a raptor and displays up close and ask questions about our winged friends. On Sunday, April 20, at 10 a.m., Siuslaw National Forest ranger Vicki Penwell will present “Birdwatching for Beginners” at the Siltcoos Recreation Area. All of the programs are free and open to the public, but the program at Siltcoos does require a day-use fee or appropriate recreation pass. For more information see the posters at the library or ask library staff. Rhody Society hosts Early Rhody Flower Show The Early Rhododendron Flower Show is this weekend, April 14 and 15, at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. Elaine McMillan Gabriel DePiero: Lindsey Ulrich Licensed Esthetician, Nail Tech, Aromatherapy Educator Licensed Esthetician, Nail Tech, Aromatherapy Educator Licensed Massage Th erapist, Aromatherapy Specialist Community members are invited to bring in their flowers between 7 and 9 a.m. Saturday morning to be judged for a tro- phy. Voted Best Th erapist Beauty By Delivery Wellness Spa We are so thrilled that we have the support of our local community. 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