Gladstone Historical Society Meeting July 29

The Next Gladstone Historical Society Meeting
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Everyone is Invited

Our featured speaker will be Earl Freeman - "Memories of Park Place"

Besides his interest in history and his knowledge of Park Place, Earl was the pilot for the tugboat that brought Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose" to it's new home in Oregon. After Earl's presentation, there will be a question and answer time.

Please note the NEW potluck time! We now start at 6:00 p.m. Please bring a covered dish or dessert and your own table service. Coffee is provided.

Potluck time: 6:00 p.m.
Program time: 7:00 p.m.
Business time: 8:00 p.m.

Looking ahead. August is the Gladstone Historical Society's annual Picnic at Patterson Park. More info coming!

Meeting held at:

Senior Center, East Conference Room
1050 Portland Avenue
Gladstone OR 97027
phone: (503) 655-7701

August 10 FREE Concert Fundraiser: Gladstone Park SDA Church

Coming August 10, 2008
3:00 pm. To 7:00 pm.
Summer Sunday Afternoon

“Music Magic at the Park”
~Public Invited~
to join Gladstone Park SDA Church & Rivergate Adventist Elementary

For a “FREE” concert.
Variety of Performers and Music Styles
Special Guests: The “2” Sisters Trio

Featuring: Food Booths, Fun, and “A Simply De-Luscious Auction”

Bring a Blanket and a Donation!
(Benefit for Church Fellowship Hall and School Junior High Building Project.)

~at~
1505 Ohlson Rd. Gladstone, OR
Concert at the School Playground
Parking in the Gladstone Park Convention/Campgrounds (Follow signs.)

For more information: www.gladstoneparkfellowshiphallfund.org
Email: GladParkSDAChurchFundraising@gmail.com

Gladstone Historical Society Meeting June 24th

Gladstone Historical Society Meeting - June 24, 2008 at the Gladstone Senior Center - East Conference Room

Potluck begins at 6:30 pm. Bring a covered dish and own table setting. Coffee provided.

Program at 7:00 pm. Featured speaker: Wendy Barns - History of the Gladstone Christian Church. For more information on this program, or to make a program suggestion, call Jim McDonald - 503-656-9270.

Public is invited to all our meetings and activities.
For information on all our happenings, visit our Website: http://www.gladstonehistoricalsociety.org

Important Publisher's Note:

A History of Gladstone, Oregon - Volume 1; Earliest Times to Civil War's.
Only a few copies are left of this book and there will be no more printings. If you haven't purchased a copy, now is the time to do so. Price: $12.50.

Also, A History of Gladstone, Oregon - Volume 2: Civil War to the Eve of the Great Depression. Price $15.00

Books can be purchased at City Hall or from the Historical Society. Book sale proceeds go towards the publishing of Volume 3, our final installment of the complete history of Gladstone to the year 2000. For more information: Kim Huey - 503-668-9215.

Gladstone Oregon Blog Migration

The Gladstone Oregon blog is now fully migrated from http://www.97027.net/ to this blog platform http://gladstone-oregon.blogspot.com/

Most old posts from www.97027.net have migrated and are posted here.

NEW Peanut-Free & Gluten-Free Product at Safeway

Monday, April 28, 2008 Nanette Jaeger

Fake Peanut Butter......But How Good Is It Really?

If you or your child suffer from food allergies to peanuts, gluten or wheat, and love peanut butter you know that: A) You miss peanut butter and B)Don't shop the peanut butter aisle but longingly remember the days of PB&J sandwiches.

Just in at Gladstone Safeway is a NEW product called SoyWonder soy nut butter. Does it pass the taste test, you may ask. Is it worthy of spoon dipping straight into an open jar when only something creamy and sweet will do. SoyWonder passed my taste test: nutty flavor, smooth creamy texture, and spreadable on wheat-free crackers and gluten-free bread.

SoyWonder is a sponsor of the Celiac Disease Foundation , an excellent resource for those that are intolerant or allergic to gluten or wheat. Many peanut butters are gluten-free, but if you are living gluten-free you just can't be too careful. On the front of SoyWonder's label is Wheat & Gluten FREE.

You can find SoyWonder in the peanut butter aisle at Safeway.

Safeway
95 82nd Drive
Gladstone, OR 97027
phone: (503) 723-2680

Fundraiser Tonight for John Wetten Elementary Student

Thursday, April 24, 2008 Nanette Jaeger

Last night at Safeway when I stood in a checkout line, I overheard a woman tell the checker as he rang her up, how much she appreciated the gift cards donated by Safeway. She explained that everything bought with the gift cards would be used for a fundraiser at the elementary school. I noticed this same woman earlier as I shopped, wheeling a full cart, and thought to myself, "Wow, now there's a lot of cookies." (thank you Safeway!)

Tonight please plan on attending a Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction to raise funds for Thomas, a student at John Wetten Elementary fighting bone cancer . Fill up on spaghetti and delicious cookies tonight, and let's help determined and positive Thomas beat this cancer.

Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction
with live music and raffle tickets
Tonight April 24th, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Address:
John Wetten Elementary
250 W Exeter Street
Gladstone OR 97027

Earth Day Green Tips

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Nanette Jaeger

Today is EARTH DAY

Some folks say, "Every day is Earth Day, I know which planet I live on." Grumpy attitudes aside, I like to have a day on the calendar to appreciate not only the Earth but our town of Gladstone. We're fortunate to have a beautiful river, clean parks, our beloved historical Pow Wow tree, and shops and businesses within walking distance. I often think to myself, why drive to the post office when I can walk. I save gas and create less pollution.

Go Green Tips:

1. Recycle your cell phone. Patronize shops that participate in cell phone recycling programs.
2. Use your own bag to shop. If you don't own a bag, they can be purchased at Fred Meyer and Safeway.
3. Grow vegetables and herbs. You don't need to be a master gardener, a few pots or a small plot will do. Just think, you'll save money and there will be less energy wasted and pollution from food transportation.
4. Turn off that water faucet when you brush your teeth and clean the kitchen.
5. Encourage a young person to conserve and protect the Earth. Our environment depends on it.

"Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders." ---- Henry D. Thoreau