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Community Former governor will talk on death and grieving “There is no right way to grieve—just your way” former Governor Barbara Roberts will explain as she discusses her new book on May 3 at 1:00 p.m., as part of the Literary Arts Series, at the Columbia Center, W hen R oberts’ husband, F ra n k , was dy ing from lung can cer, she had to look in Barbara Roberts side her self as well as beyond herself to find ways to survive what felt un bearable. What she learned during the final year of her hus band’s life, and her subsequent years of grieving, fills the pages of Death Without Denial, Grief Without Apology, an honest and inspiring new book. At the time of Frank’s cancer recurrence, Barbara was Gov ernor of Oregon, and Frank was an Oregon State Sena tor—both were passionately committed to their work and to each other. Together they had faced many challenges, but his impending death would be their final, and perhaps most trying and enriching journey. They turned to hospice for guidance and assistance once Frank de cided to stop medical interven tion. Barbara Roberts regularly speaks on the issue of death and grieving as well as numer ous other topics as a former Oregon governor (1991-1995). She is not afraid to share her personal experiences - and shed a few tears in the telling - or discuss the political issues surrounding death with dignity legislation in Oregon, and the importance of this option for in dividuals. A descendant of Oregon Trail pioneers, former Governor Roberts began her public serv ice career as an advocate for disabled children, as she fought for the educational rights of her autistic son. She served as a school board member, was elected to the Oregon House of Repre sentatives, Secretary of State and Governor. While Roberts was governor, Oregon was rec ognized by Financial World Magazine as the seventh best managed state in the nation. Roberts now teaches at Portland State University as an associate director of Leader ship Development. Prior to that she taught at the Kennedy School of Government at Har vard University. She currently serves on the board of trustees for several major nonprofit or ganizations, including the Ore gon Hospice Association, the Human Rights Campaign, and the advisory council of Ore gon’s Compassion in Dying. In addition, she is an active public speaker, focusing on issues of death and grieving, leadership, women in politics, and environ mental stewardship. Death Without Denial, Grief Without Apology is Barbara Roberts' first book. The Columbia Center is lo cated at 375 S. 18th Street in St. Helens. For more informa tion on the Literary Arts Series, contact the St. Helens Public Library at 503-397-4544 or the St. Helens Book Shop at 503- 397-4917. Meeting of Nehalem Valley Pioneers Natal Grange annual Roast Beef dinner The 80th annual meeting of the Nehalem Valley Pioneers will be held Sunday, June 8, at 11:00 a.m. in the Natal Grange Hall. There will be a potluck pic nic, making it a great time to greet old friends, make new friends, eat lunch and have fun. All are welcome and lots of free parking is availble. The annual Roast Beef din ner of the Natal Grange will be held Sunday, May 4, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The cost for adults is $6.00, and $3.00 for children 6 to 12. The restored Natal School- house will be also be open for viewing. Natal Grange is on Highway 47 between Vernonia and Mist. senior News By Karen Miller W e ll, my Ring of Fire show ing on April 22 didn’t go up in smoke af ter all! _______ The pro- j e c t o r rolled as a dozen of us enjoyed popcorn, root beer and, of course, David Jansen, along with Frank (the Riddler) Gor- shin, in the 1960s cops and robbers movie filmed in Ver nonia. Thank you to Kathleen Tiffney, who brought in her two posters full of pictures of movie and crew. Also, thanks to Robb Wilson’s entertaining narration, along with the movie and his memorabilia! Next show time: May 19 at 1:00. Join us for The Vernonia Incident. From Jamie the cook: Jamie will be donating a homemade pie to our Monday Bingo winner for WOW, the whole month of May! Also, our Mother’s Day luncheon on May 7 will be fried Ricky Nelson! Call us for addi chicken and homemade potato tional information. . salad. Or “potatoe” salad, We do have tentative plans whichever Dan Quayle prefers, for three workshops on the first but I doubt he’ll be here any three Wednesdays in May: way, for the Third Annual Se May 7: Elder abuse nior Spelling Bee, here at the May 14: Medication man center June 7. We will promise agement with a pharmacist you that, if you misspell a word, May 21: Legal advice it won’t make national news. 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