FEATURE
THE PRINT
February 15,1989
Page 7
Roberts shares accomplishments
by Angela Wilson
Staff Writer
Oregon Secretary of State
Barbara Roberts addressed the issue
of women in government at the
issues breakfast organized by the
Focus on Women group last Wed­
nesday.
Roberts shared her story of
going from wife and mother to one
of the most influential women in
state government.
In 1955 Roberts graduated from
high school and was married at the
age of 18, By the time she was 21
she had two children.
As an unpaid citizen lobbyist,
Roberts lobbied for education for
handicapped children. As a result
of her work as a lobbyist Oregon
was the first state in the nation to
require education for handicapped
children.
“I had literally made a differ­
ence for thousands of handicapped
children/’ Roberts said.
Since that time Roberts has
been a school board member, a
Mount Hood Community College
board member, Multnomah County
Commissioner, and- State Repre­
sentative. In 1984 Roberts was .
elected to the office of Oregon
Secretary of State, and was re-elected
to that office in 1988.
“This is truly an exciting time
to be a woman. We are on the
cutting edge of change. We have
fought for equal rights, equal pay,
piece of mind, and a piece of the
action,” said Roberts.
Roberts said her father was an
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Barbara Roberts, Oregon Secretary of State, told the story of how she went from being a
wife and mother to being one of the most influential women In the state government.
important role model. Being the
first of two daughters, Roberts
commends her father for being
supportive, and believing in suc-
cessful women,
John F. Kennedy was another
role model for Roberts. His strong
leadership and ability to “moti­
vate people to do things for their
country was wonderful.”
Roberts’ husband’s support
andexperience in the legislature
gave her “a chance to do exactly
what I am doing today.”
Roberts has worked hard to
be a “different kind of politician.” tion a big first step was made for
Although the times she has spent women in politics. Roberts feels
in government have been “the most that Ferraro took an “important
exciting time of her life,” there are first step for the full citizenship
also some low points to her job.
for the women of this country.”
“Everything that happens in
Roberts encouraged the group
your life is public. You not only to recognize their leadership
lose your privacy, but you have to strength, and to have the “self?
campaign,” Roberts said.
confidence that you personally can
“You cannot shy away from make a difference.”
every risk and everything that is
“Your option and opportu­
controversial,’’Roberts said.
nity is to.fill that leadership void
When Geraldine Ferraro was when you see it,’’Roberts added.
running mate with Waiter Mon­
“Women are no longer sit­
dale in the 1984 presidential elec- ting along the sidelines waiting to
be asked to dance,’’Roberts said.
Support groups offer alternatives
by Caree Hussey
Fcature/Managing Editor
If you have a problem with
alcohol or drugs, you may find the
help you need right here on cam­
pus.
There are support groups, a
counselor and an awareness club
here at Clackamas.
The support groups were
started by students and are mostly
attended by students. “Anyone can
go,’’stated Debbie Baker, Student
Activities Director.
"The support groups
are very vital for a lot
of people, it's the
reason a lot of them
survive."
The support groups that are
mcetinghere on campus are: open
AA meetings for students Mon­
days and Fridays 11 a.m. to noon in
B-113; AA, Al-Anon, Al-Ateen
Fridays 8-10 p.m. P-102,104,105;
Cocaine Anonymous Wednesdays
noon to 1 p.m. CC-116; Narcotics
Anonymous Mondays 7-9:30 p.m.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 7:30-930
p.m. Orchard Center 121 Thurs­
days 7-9:30 p.m. C-153;
Anonymity is preserved in all
these meetings. Baker said that it
is encouraging to see that “stu­
dents are turning to support
groups.”
If you aren’t sure whether
you have a drug or alcohol prob­
lem or not, oryou have friends or
relatives who have a problem you
can contact Mary Fitzgerald,
Substance. Abuse Treatment
Specialist. Fitzgerald is a coun­
selor from the Qackamas County
Mental Health Clinic.
She is on campus Tuesdays
from9-ll a.m. in CC-115a (Norm
Berney’s office). You can walk in
without an appointment dr call
for one through Student Activi­
ties ext.250.
Students who go to see Fitz­
gerald, “ can expect answers to
questions or an assessment if they
need it” Fitzgerald also stated
that she can,” offer suggestions
fordealingwith friends who have
problems.” Like the support
groups, talking to Fitzgerald is
“extremely confidential.” All of
her records are kept off campus.
Fitzgerald said that she tries
to get people to “figure out for
themselves if they have a prob­
lem.” She also feels that “the
support groups are very vital for
a lot of people, it’s the reason a
lot of them survive.” She can also
be reached at the Mental Health
Clinic 655-8401.
"[they] can expect
answers to questions
or an assessment if
they need it... [I] can
offer suggestions for
dealing with friends
who have problems."
Alcohol and Drug Awareness Club.
Their main focus is to educate the
publfcon these issues. Youdonot
necessarily have to have a prob­
lem to join the group. They can
also “get people who are in trouble
to support groups,” according to
Baker. ,
Another group concerned
with alcohol and drug problems
is the
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