John Hughes: “John Spellman, Politics Never Broke His Heart” Historian and former Daily World editor will be at Hoquiam library Thursday, April 18 “I never let politics break my heart. Politics is politics. Sometimes it’s the best salesman who wins, but I have no regrets. I’m proud of what I did as governor.” –John Spellman John C. Hughes, chief historian of Washington State’s Legacy Project and former editor of the Daily World, will be at the Hoquiam Timberland Library on Thursday, April 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for a discussion of his latest book, “John Spellman, Politics Never Broke His Heart.” Spellman is remembered by many as the King County Executive who promoted building a landmark domed stadium, Seattle’s Kingdome. Spellman was governor from 1981 to 1985. He promoted racial equality, criminal justice reforms, land-use planning and farmlands preservation. Today, at 86, Spellman is still active in several community- service programs, including the Evergreen Safety Council. More is at www.sos.wa.gov/legacyproject/oralhistories/johnspellman. Hughes’ book is the latest in a growing series about Washington State history from The Washington State Legacy Project. Established in 2008, the project publishes oral histories and biographies of people who’ve shaped our history. www.sos.wa.gov/legacyproject/about.aspx Hughes, an award-winning reporter, editor and publisher, became chief historian for The Legacy Project in 2008. He is also a trustee of the Washington State Historical Society and has contributed to several Northwest history books, including “On the Harbor: From Black Friday to Nirvana.” Hughes also wrote “Slade Gorton: a Half Century in Politics” and “Booth Who? A Biography of Booth Gardner” for The Legacy Project. The Hoquiam Timberland Library is located at 420 7th Street. For more information, please contact the library at (360) 532-1710 or visit www.TRL.org. Timberland Regional Library provides for the information, reading and lifelong learning needs of the Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston county public at 27 community public libraries and 5 library service partner locations. The library system is funded mainly by local property taxes. Anyone needing special accommodations to participate in a library’s program may contact the library one week in advance. .