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

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!

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

Motorcycle Riding Classes at Team Latus Motors

Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Nanette Jaeger

If you are a beginning rider, before you head out on the highway looking for adventure, maybe you ought to first consider motorcycle riding classes at Team Latus Motors .

A partial list of the classes offered at Team Latus Motors include a dealership tour, risk management, street riding, and even a pizza party to celebrate your class completion.

With nice weather right around the corner, you'll surely want to hop on your Harley to ride like the wind. But safely please, we want you and everyone else on the roads around for a long time.


Address:
Team Latus Motors
870 East Berkely Street
Gladstone OR 97027

Gladstone Earth Day Activities

Friday, April 11, 2008 Nanete Jaeger

Earth Day is almost here, keep keep Gladstone green and do our part for the environment.

There are many activities for Earth Day in Gladstone to take part in. These are events listed for Gladstone on the SOLV website:


99E Bridge, Saturday, April 19, 2008 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Gladstone Greensweep - Under 99E Bridge Cleanup Brett Lyon (503) 844-9571 x332 brett@solv.org

Cross Park, Saturday, April 19, 2008 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Gladstone Greensweep - Cross Park Brett Lyon (503) 844-9571 x332 brett@solv.org

Dahl Park, Saturday, April 19, 2008 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Gladstone Greensweep - Dahl Park Brett Lyon (503) 844-9571 x332 brett@solv.org

Gladstone City Hall, Saturday, April 19, 2008 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Gladstone Greensweep - City Hall Brett Lyon (503) 844-9571 x332 brett@solv.org

Gladstone Streets, Saturday, April 19, 2008 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Gladstone Greensweep - Street Tree Planting Brett Lyon (503) 844-9571 x332 brett@solv.org

Meldrum Bar Park, Saturday, April 19, 2008 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Gladstone Greensweep - Meldrum Bar Park Brett Lyon (503) 844-9571 x332 brett@solv.org

Willamette River Boat Launch, Saturday, April 19, 2008 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Gladstone Greensweep - Willamette River Boat Launch Brett Lyon (503) 844-9571 x332 brett@solv.org

Earth Day is officially April 22, 2008, let's celebrate Earth Day all month long in Gladstone!

Adopt a Kitty Cat at PAWS

Thursday, April 10, 2008 Nanette Jaeger

Are you looking to adopt a kitty? Have you considered adopting a homeless cat from an animal shelter?

The closest place to Gladstone for cat adoption is PAWS in West Linn . Pet Adoptions West Side (PAWS) is a non-profit animal shelter that adopts out mainly cats and kittens, but also dogs and other homeless pets.

One day a while back, I met a friend for lunch in the old town section of West Linn. I arrived early for lunch, and window-shopped to occupy my time. Down a few doors from the restaurant, I saw kitties........lots and lots of kitties through a large window.

Kitties lounging, playing, and rough-housing catch my eye anytime. Those sweet little furballs I saw curled up asleep would love to be your lap buddy.

Stop by and adopt a homeless cat today at PAWS. You'll make a new cat-friend and have one kitty happy to have a home all it's own.

Pet Adoptions West Side (PAWS)
1741 Willamette Falls Drive
West Linn, OR 97068

Phone: 503.650.0855

Free Tax Help for Low Income Gladstone Residents

Thursday, March 27, 2008 Nanette Jaeger

April 15th is right around the corner.

AARP Tax Aide Program provides free tax help for low income taxpayers.

You can get tax help at the Gladstone Senior Center until April 15th by calling for an appointment at (503) 655-7701.

You'll need to bring information such as a photo I.D., W-2 form, and last year's tax return. For a full list of what you will need to bring please visit the AARP Tax Aide Program website for more information.

Address:
Gladstone Senior Center
(503) 655-7701
1050 Portland Avenue
Gladstone, OR 97027

Sunny Skies at Chief Charles Ames Park

Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Nanette Jaeger

Get out and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts! This weekend calls for rain.

What better way to appreciate our blue skies and rainless day, than by packing a lunch and heading out to Chief Charles Ames Memorial Park on the Clackamas River.

I've always especially enjoyed the view of the river from the park bench and down the paved trail. You just can't beat the relaxation of sitting for a spell and watching the rushing water flow by.

As soon as I find out the history of Chief Charles Ames, I'll post the information.

March 10th Blood Drive

Thursday, February 28, 2008 Nanette Jaeger

Have a heart. Let's help out the American Red Cross and those in need of life-saving blood.

On March 10th at Gladstone Christian Church, the American Red Cross is having a blood drive from 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The drive will be held at the Community Center at the church.

For more information, please visit the Gladstone Christian Church event page.

Hooking Fish...or Playing Hookey?

February 22, 2008 Nanette Jaeger


The fish must be biting in the Clackamas River.

Sunny skies seems to bring out the fly-fishermen at 1:30 in the afternoon.......

If Gladstone Residents Were Jellybeans

Saturday, February 23, 2008, 1:00:00 AM | Nanette Jaeger

Here's a short trivia question for you today:

If a large clear glass jar was in front of you, and the jellybeans in the jar represent each person that lives in Gladstone, how many beans in the jar would you guess? What is the total population of Gladstone?

Tick Tock.....Tick Tock....Tick Tock......Time's up!

Did you guess how many residents live in Gladstone?

Answer:
The 2000 census was 11,438 and the projected population for 2007 was 12,200.

New Gladstone School Track. It's a Beauty

Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 1:00:00 AM | Nanette Jaeger

The long needed face-lift to Garrett Field track is finished. Our taxpayer dollars produced amazing results. Check out the lush astro-turf type grass. Hurdle jumping students will surely appreciate the bright track color and easy to see, eye-catching white lines.

Forget House Chores, Let's Go Garage Saling

Saturday, February 16, 2008, 1:00:00 AM Nanette Jaeger

How about getting outside this weekend to enjoy the sunshine!

Chores around the house can wait until it rains ---- and you know that will happen soon. Why not cruise around Gladstone and visit a few garage sales at a fun and leisurely pace.

Another person's de-cluttered stuff could be your next found treasure.

Here are just a few garage sales happening this weekend in Gladstone:

Too Much Stuff Sale Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm NO EARLY ARRIVALS 19605 River Rd, space 103

Garage sale this weekend Fri.,15th noon-4ish; Sat.,16th 11-4ish; Sun.,17th 11-4ish 615 E Dartmouth St. Gladstone you may find books, children's stuff, clothes, shoes, and whatever else our magical garage is holding. please drop on by for a peek no high pressure sales we promise.

Still Need Dinner Reservations With Your Valentine?

Thursday, February 14, 2008, 1:00:00 AM Nanette Jaeger

Happy Valentine's Day

If you haven't made Valentine's Day dinner plans yet, High Rocks Steakery & Pub is still taking reservations for tonight ---- but hurry before it's too late!

Tonight's Valentine's Day Sweetheart menu special is a steak dinner with skewered shrimp, and soup or salad for $22.50. Two complimentary glasses of wine or champagne are included. Now that's what I call a treat.

High Rock's is known for their steak and prime rib, you won't be disappointed.

Dance to live jazz music with your sweetie on the dance floor. Then relax at your table, bask in the warmth of the cozy fireplace nestled in the middle of the dining room, and enjoy each other's company.

High Rocks Steakery & Pub
915 E Arlington Street
Gladstone OR
phone: 503.656.1111

Located behind Gladstone Safeway. No cover charge.

A City in a City...Who Knew?

Wednesday, February 13, 2008, 1:00:00 AM Nanette Jaeger


I've always thought that city limits and city zoning were pretty much cut and dry. Not so.

As a rough estimate, in my mind, the city limits of Gladstone are before the Oregon City bridge and before you enter Milwaukie. But, that leaves out a lot of Gladstone to write about.

On a quest to find the exact city zoning of Gladstone, I called City Hall and talked to Jonathan Block. We chatted about Gladstone city limits, and to my surprise Block told me that Gladstone owns about a 1/2 acre of land on the south side of the 99E bridge in Oregon City. Years ago Gladstone used the well water in Oregon City. The land is not currently being used.

Who knew? Our city owns a part of Oregon City.

Gladstone Author of Gladstone History

Wednesday, February 06, 2008, 1:00:00 AM Nanette Jaeger

Did you know that we have a Gladstone resident that is also an author of Gladstone history?

You can find Herb Beals books about Gladstone history at the Gladstone Public Library, or purchase his books through the Gladstone Historical Society

Beals is the author of two books:

Gladstone Oregon A History - Part One: Earliest Times to Civil War's Eve
Gladstone Oregon A History - Part Two: Civil War to the Eve of the Great Depression
Read about the early forming of Gladstone, pioneers, Native Americans, and how our very own Chautauqua festival had its beginning.

Library address and hours:
135 E Dartmouth Gladstone, OR 97027
Phone: 503 656-2411

Monday - Thursday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday CLOSED

Sip Coffee and Ponder The Book of Random Thoughts

Thursday, January 31, 2008, 9:30:50 AM Nanette Jaeger

For a late afternoon java pick-me-up today, I stopped at the Happy Rock Coffee Co., coffee house on Portland Avenue, downtown Gladstone. When asked for the barista's recommendation, he said, "the mocha is pretty good."

"Pretty good" was an understatement. The chocolate mocha was yummy! The coffee temperature was just right; neither scalding nor lukewarm. Thick, heavy cream topped off the mocha with an artistic swirl of chocolate syrup. Sweet art in a coffee cup.

Want to know what Gladstonians think about while sipping coffee? Read the "Book of Random Thoughts" found by the cash register.

Address:
Happyrock Coffee Co.
465 Portland Avenue
Gladstone, Oregon