July 2014
FEATURES
The Southwest Portland Post • 5
Author and centenarian signs copies
of his book at Multnomah Village bank
Friends, fans, and family gath-
ered at Umpqua Bank at June’s
First Friday in Multnomah Vil-
lage to get signed copies of John.
B. Smith’s book, The Long, Long
Journey, which Smith began writ-
ing at the age of 95. The memoir
chronicles Smith’s 40 year career
with the Forest Service, 68 year
marriage to his first wife, post re-
tirement career of logging and tree
farms, and marriage to his second
wife, Grace, at 95.
At age 101½, Smith attributes his
longevity to good old fashioned
hard work in the outdoors, lack of
stress, strong family ties, and sharp
mind.
Dapper in pressed clothing and
suspenders, Smith’s eyes twinkle
and can recall story after story and
addressing each grandchild and
great-grand child by name.
Surrounded by his new Filipino
family and supported wife, Smith
sat in his uncle’s 114-year-old rock-
ing chair for two hours greeting
guests at Umpqua Bank organized
by store manager, Susan Schwem-
berger. – Erik Vidstrand
38 t h
John B. Smith, who signed his book, The Long, Long Journey was on hand to meet and
greet a long line of guests, friends, and family. Left is Susan Schwemberger. Right is his
wife, Grace Smith. (Post photo by Erik Vidstrand)
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Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.
to 12 p.m., Sunday
July 27. This is a
customer appreciation
event put on by the Hillsdale
Business and Professional
Association. There will also
be a booksale which is a
fundraiser for the Hillsdale
Commuity Foundation.
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12 PM
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JULY 27
BOOK
SALE
At the corner of
CAPITOL HWY
& BERTHA CT.
A Fundraiser Benefitting
Hillsdale Community
Foundation
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