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!