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B2 THE ASTORIAN • THuRSdAy, FEbRuARy 13, 2020 No words for losing a child COMMUNITY BRIEFS Dear Annie: Reading your for encouraging the adoption of column on grieving, I was rescued pets. — Rex Rescuer reminded of a quote I read Dear Rescuer: Thank you for regarding a parent’s grief upon your suggestions. losing a child. Perhaps this Dear Annie: The end of 1998 would be helpful. was horrible for me. I lost my “A wife who loses father in November to a husband is called a cancer, and in Decem- DEAR ber, I lost my 50-year-old widow. A husband who ANNIE husband to heart issues. loses a wife is called a What has gotten me widower. A child who through all these years loses their parents is has been to think posi- called an orphan. There tively and to surround is no word for a parent myself with everything who loses a child. That’s positive: my favorite how awful the loss is.” This is to remind ANNIE LANE music, my favorite col- Creators ors in clothing, my most those who admonish, Syndicate Inc. positive friends and, “Get over it, already.” especially, my family. They are not at all help- ful! — A Grieving Reader in Ny I have also gone back to Dear Grieving Reader in church and am very involved in NY: Thank you for sharing this many different projects. — Tips beautiful quote. May it bring to Cope some comfort to others who Dear Tips to Cope: Thank have lost a child. you for sharing what has sup- Dear Annie: I was touched ported you through your grief. by the wisdom in your response Dear Annie: Your response to “Bitter.” Confession is good to “Useless in CT” was spot on. for the soul. My first impression Many years ago, my 16-year-old was that the woman is so self-ab- daughter asked that I not inter- sorbed that she is dangerous to vene with a high school teacher her family’s ongoing dynamics. so that she could handle the sit- But your answer recognized and uation herself. She was, and is, acknowledged her personal hurt the type of person who could and addressed it gracefully so communicate rationally with- a positive redirection could be out becoming rattled. I find this approach difficult, so I prefer the introduced. I am writing this to applaud written word. the wisdom demonstrated in If the granddaughter is easily your thoughtful and thought-pro- intimidated by bullies, she might voking column and very kind consider writing a clearly worded response to her. It was a blessing letter to her grandmother. With to read it. — Happy Reader help from her mother, the letter Dear Happy Reader: Thank could outline her feelings and you for your incredibly kind offer an explanation as to why words. I am printing your letter she will be no longer be a partic- to highlight the importance of ipant in the gift exchange. This trying to give people the bene- would enable her to put forth her fit of the doubt — and offering side without risking verbal inter- love and acceptance instead of ruptions and excuses that may be offered by the grandmother. It judgment. Dear Annie: Recently, you may even help grandma see the responded to a question regard- result of her behavior and work ing whether to go to a rescue to repair their relationship. — organization or a breeder for Southern Girl a husky puppy. Your response Dear Southern Girl: Thank included a reference to Petfinder. you for offering another option Another good resource for res- for sharing our thoughts and cued animals is the Rescue Me emotions — the written word. Pet Foundation. They have a Writing letters can be a beautiful wide variety of animal types and and liberating way to express our of breeds of each animal type. If emotions. Sometimes, we don’t one organization can’t help, per- even need to send the letters to haps the other can. I applaud you experience the catharsis. RELIGION BRIEFS AAUW holds joint meeting Hydrant flushing, flow testing starts Tuesday Members of the Astoria and Seaside branches of the Amer- ican Association of Univer- sity Women are hosting a joint meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St. Oregon AAUW Presi- dent Georgia Applegate will be there. The meeting offers an oppor- tunity to learn more about the group, and the many ways they advocate for girls and women, such as the joint sponsorship of the Women Interested in Going to School conference scheduled for March 14 at Clatsop Community College. Participants are provided a daylong event that includes work- shop sessions on financial aid, setting educational goals, meet- ing criteria and many other details involved in going to or returning to college. The event also includes meals and child care — all at no cost. For information, go to asto- ria-or.aauw.net and seaside-or. aauw.net On Tuesday, the city of Astoria Public Works Operations begins the annual flushing and flow test- ing of 457 fire hydrants, which will take place between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. for approximately five weeks. The locations of test- ing will be announced daily on the city website and on local radio stations. Customers may experience temporary low pressure and/or water discoloration during the flushing and flow testing pro- cess. If these conditions continue after 3:30 p.m., call Astoria Pub- lic Works at 503-325-3524. Community HU sing SEASIDE — A Sound Of Soul Event, Singing HU (Hue), an ancient name for God, takes place at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Sea- side Public Library, 1131 Broad- way, sponsored by ECKANKAR, The Path Of Spiritual Freedom. For information, contact Seann Valen at eckcoast@gmail.com Cannon Beach Community Diabetes seminar offered A “Reversing Diabetes Sem- inar” is being offered from Feb. 19 to March 25 at the Astoria Sev- enth-day Adventist Church, 300 Nehalem Ave. For information, and to register, call 503-325-0610 and leave a message. — The Astorian HONOR ROLL The following students have qualified for the honor roll by earning a 3.5 grade point average or higher at school. Eastern Oregon University La Grande Crossroads Community SVENSEN — Crossroads Com- munity Church, a Friends Fellow- ship, at 40618 Old Highway 30, is holding a Free Family Film Friday at 6:45 p.m. Friday. Come enjoy a film and fellowship. All are wel- come. For information, call Shawn Leonard, pastor, at 503-949-5033. CANNON BEACH — Cannon Beach Community Church, 132 E. Washington St., holds an Even- song service at 6 p.m. the first and third Sunday of the month. All are welcome. Evensong features Wes Warh- mund (guitar, flute and clarinet) and meditative songs, psalms, read- ings, candlelight and time for quiet reflection. For information, call the church at 503-436-1222. Pacific Unitarian Universalist The Pacific Unitarian Univer- salist Fellowship meets at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St. The speaker is Sarah Loose from the Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice. Childcare is available during the service; a time for socializing fol- lows the service. Cannon Beach: Danielle Williams. Warrenton: Noni Webster. University of Nebraska Lincoln, Nebraska Astoria: Maria Heyen. SELF-HELP GROUPS Al-Anon (Astoria) — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Peace Lutheran Church, 565 12th St.;12 p.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave. For information, call 503-325-1087. Al-Anon (Clatskanie) — 7 p.m. Monday, Faith Lutheran Church, 1010 N.E. Fifth St., Clatskanie. For information, call 503-728-3351. Al-Anon (Nehalem) — 7 p.m. Monday, Riverbend Room, North County Recreation District, 36155 Ninth St. For information, call 503-368-8255. Al-Anon (Seaside) — 6:30 p.m. Grace Episcopal Tuesday, Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, call 503-810-5196 for information. Al-Anon (Tillamook) — 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, St. Albans Episcopal Church, 2102 Sixth St., call 503-842-5094 for information; 9 a.m. Thursday, 6505 Headquarter St., Til- lamook; noon Friday, 5012 Third St., call 503-730-5863 for information. Al-Anon Family Groups infor- mation — Oregon Area Al-Anon website, oregonal-anon.org Alateen (Tillamook) — 4 p.m. Monday, 5012 Third St. For informa- tion, call 503-730-5863. Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., is holding its annual Books & Brownies & Browsing sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For information, call the church at 503-325-4691 or go to graceas- toria.org Bethany Free Lutheran Bethany Free Lutheran Church, 451 34th St., is having a pie social at 6 p.m. Sunday, which also fea- tures the church pastor, Craig John- son, showing pictures and shar- ing about recent trips to Israel and India. All are welcome. 2019-2020 | 30TH SEASON VIKING CRUISES RIVER & OCEAN CRUISING COLUMBIAFORUM Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Richard Neuberger of Oregon: A man ahead of his time Richard Neuberger When Neuberger died at the age of 47 in 1960, he was one of the most consequential Oregonians of the first half of the Twentieth Century. Through his writing and political career, he moved the center of Oregon politics from conservative to liberal. He was the first Democrat in 40 years Oregon elected to the U.S. Senate. He was the second Jew elected to the U.S. Senate. As one of America’s most prolific freelance writers, Neuberger gave voice to conservation values. As Senator, he was one of three original authors of the National Wilderness Act. He also moved the Highway Beautification Act through the Senate. After decades of research, Forrester has authored a chapter on Neuberger for Eminent Oregonians: Five Who Matter, which will be published in early 2021. Subsequently, he will author a full Neuberger biography. Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Get ready to set sail on your next adventure! Join John Jerkovich of Viking Cruises to learn about sailing Europe’s storied rivers on award winning Viking Longships and Worldwide ocean itineraries designed to maximize your time spent in each port! Friday, February 21 st at 6:00 p.m. AAA Warrenton / North Coast Service Center 153 S Highway 101 , Warrenton Columbia Forum Sponsors: • The Astorian/Coast River Business Journal • KMUN • Cannery Pier Hotel and Spa • Craft3 • OSU Seafood Lab 6 pm Appetizers 6:30 pm Dinner 7 pm Program Lecture-only attendees arrive 6:45 pm COLUMBIAFORUM 2019-20 RSVP by Thursday, February 14, 2020 To Attend: Members: Dinner & Lecture $25 each; Lecture only free. Non-Members: Dinner & Lecture $35 each; Lecture only $15 each RSVP Today! RSVP: 503.861.3118 NORTHCOAST@AAAOREGON.COM All events are open to the public and free to attend, but space is limited. Please RSVP. For reservations, to become a member or be added to contact list: Call 503-325-7679 or email forum@dailyastorian.com Forum to be held at Baked Alaska’s NEKST EVENT 175 14th St., Ste 100 Astoria Foot of 12th St.
