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.
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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.
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
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
You Know You're From Gladstone IF......
Saturday, April 19, 2008 Nanette Jaeger
You Know You're From Gladstone If.........
1. You say you live in Happy Rock.
2. You never say to yourself, "My hair is a mess today; I hope I don't run into anyone I know at the store." Because, you will run into someone you know.
3. You get your hair cut, teeth cleaned, taxes done, and grab a cup of coffee and book to read, all on one street downtown.
4. You can use the phrase "I think I'll drop by City Hall today to ask about something" and not even bat an eye. You can't remember the last time you needed an appointment.
5. You know that the Chautauqua Festival signals the beginning of hot dog and bar-b-q season.
6. Post office employees get your packages waiting to be picked up, when they spot you walking through the front door.
7. You shudder when the weather forecast calls for heavy rain. You aren't so sure the 100 Year Flood will wait another hundred years.
8. When you talk to a company on the phone from another state, you know you'll need to say Gladstone is one word not two.
9. You come home to find fresh garden vegetable on your front porch.
10. A neighbor has an open house, and all the neighbors come to have a look-see at the house for sale. Same with garage sales. If the neighbors don't stop by for a look-see and a chat, you wonder if they are OK.
Do you have anything to add to the "You Know You're From Gladstone If......" list? Email me!
You Know You're From Gladstone If.........
1. You say you live in Happy Rock.
2. You never say to yourself, "My hair is a mess today; I hope I don't run into anyone I know at the store." Because, you will run into someone you know.
3. You get your hair cut, teeth cleaned, taxes done, and grab a cup of coffee and book to read, all on one street downtown.
4. You can use the phrase "I think I'll drop by City Hall today to ask about something" and not even bat an eye. You can't remember the last time you needed an appointment.
5. You know that the Chautauqua Festival signals the beginning of hot dog and bar-b-q season.
6. Post office employees get your packages waiting to be picked up, when they spot you walking through the front door.
7. You shudder when the weather forecast calls for heavy rain. You aren't so sure the 100 Year Flood will wait another hundred years.
8. When you talk to a company on the phone from another state, you know you'll need to say Gladstone is one word not two.
9. You come home to find fresh garden vegetable on your front porch.
10. A neighbor has an open house, and all the neighbors come to have a look-see at the house for sale. Same with garage sales. If the neighbors don't stop by for a look-see and a chat, you wonder if they are OK.
Do you have anything to add to the "You Know You're From Gladstone If......" list? Email me!
Gladstone History Vol 3 by author Herb Beals
Saturday, April 19, 2008 Nanette Jaeger
Word on the street from the Gladstone Historical Society : Volume 3 of Gladstone's history will be out next year.
Herb Beals' Volume 1 and Volume 2 covered the earliest history of Gladstone, and up to the Great Depression.
I'll be sure to post when Volume 3 is published. Will it cover up to our 100 year flood in 1996? The changing landscape of the Clackamas River? History of the library? We'll have to wait and find out
Word on the street from the Gladstone Historical Society : Volume 3 of Gladstone's history will be out next year.
Herb Beals' Volume 1 and Volume 2 covered the earliest history of Gladstone, and up to the Great Depression.
I'll be sure to post when Volume 3 is published. Will it cover up to our 100 year flood in 1996? The changing landscape of the Clackamas River? History of the library? We'll have to wait and find out
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