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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2019 | 5A U.S. Marines to celebrate 244th birthday Nov. 10 In honor of all local Ma- rines and Navy Corpsmen attached to a Marine unit, a 244th birthday dinner cele- bration will be held at the lo- cal Elks Lodge on Saturday, Nov. 10. A no-host cocktail hour will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. with a selection of dinner menu being served from 6 to 7 p.m. Thereafter, the Commandant’s message will be read, concluding with the traditional cake cutting cer- emony. Marines have celebrated their birthday every Nov. 10 since their founding in 1775 at Tun Tavern in Phil- adelphia. All Marines and guests are invited to attend but are requested to inform this year’s host and hostess of their intent to attend, and which menu they prefer. Call Rick Shores at 541- 991-3256 anytime by Nov. 6. Cost per person is $15-$22, depending on menu selec- tion. Library Tidings News about the Siuslaw Public Library Library Tidings by Kevin Mittge features news about upcoming Siuslaw Pub- lic Library programs for adults and children, new books and videos, and other library news of interest to the community. Book Review “She Said” By Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey For many years, reporters had tried to get to the truth about Har- vey Weinstein’s treatment of wom- en. Rumors of wrongdoing had long circulated. But in 2017, when Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey began their investigation into the prominent Hollywood producer for the New York Times, his name was still synonymous with power. During months of confiden- tial interviews with top actresses, former Weinstein employees and other sources, many disturbing and long-buried allegations were unearthed, and a web of onerous secret payouts and nondisclosure agreements were revealed. These shadowy settlements had long been used to hide sexual ha- rassment and abuse. But Weinstein had evaded scru- tiny in the past, and he was not going down without a fight; he employed a team of high-profile lawyers, private investigators and other allies to thwart the investi- gation. When Kantor and Twohey were finally able to convince some sources to go on the record, a dra- matic final showdown between Weinstein and the New York Times was set in motion. Nothing could have prepared Kantor and Twohey for what fol- lowed the publication of their initial Weinstein story on Oct. 5, 2017. Within days, a veritable Pandora’s box of sexual harass- ment and abuse was opened. Women all over the world came forward with their own traumatic stories. Over the next 12 months, hundreds of men from every walk of life and industry were outed fol- lowing allegations of wrongdoing. But did too much change — or not enough? Those questions hung in the air months later as Brett Kavanaugh was nominated to the Supreme Court, and Christine Blasey Ford came forward to testify that he had assaulted her decades earlier. Kantor and Twohey bring to light the odyssey that led her to come forward, the overwhelm- ing forces that came to bear on her, and what happened after she shared her allegation with the world. In the tradition of great investi- gative journalism, “She Said” tells a thrilling story about the power of truth, with shocking new infor- mation from hidden sources. Kantor and Twohey describe not only the consequences of their reporting for the #MeToo move- ment, but the inspiring and affect- ing journeys of the women who spoke up — for the sake of other women, for future generations and for themselves. Artists Wanted Are you an artist, artisan, or craftsperson? The art committee is taking applications to display local art at the library. Individuals and groups are welcome to apply for this free opportunity. Selected artists will have their work displayed for a month in our display cases or on the walls throughout the library. For more information and to apply, visit www.siuslawlibrary. info/art or stop by the front desk. November is Hang-It All! Speaking of artists... the 27th annual Hang-It All is almost here! This Friday, Nov. 1, drop off your art between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the library’s Bromley Room, or on the day before, Oct. 31, at Frames of Florence (in the Coastal Fitness Plaza). One piece of art per person. Look for specific size and other participation information on the library’s website at www.siuslaw library.info. Help us make this the best Hang-It All ever! Learn about becoming a caregiver, opportunities Anyone who is a com- passionate person looking for a job that will provide a flexible schedule and paid continuing education, join Carol Mosman, owner of Right at Home In-Home Care & Assistance, to learn about new opportunities in Florence. A brief presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Lane Community College Florence Center, 3149 Oak St. Come learn about being a caregiver and have ques- tions answered to see if it might be a career for you. NEW LISTING Palm Harbor 2003 custom home in 55 plus gated community of Florentine Estates. 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