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September 22, 2017 T he C olumbia P ress 6 History: County is guardian for thousands of records Senior Moments with Emma Edwards Anxiety? It helps to know who’s in charge “Twice as much husband, half as much money” is a definition of retirement that I recently fell upon. Or another retirement thought: “Doesn’t ‘expecting the unexpected’ make the un- expected expected?” There are a jillion jokes, books and articles written about retirement. Oh, the bliss of being re- tired. Don’t believe it! Some have said that when they retired, they lost their identity. “What did you used to be,” we are often asked. In truth, we move on, perhaps from being a sec- ond-grade teacher to … what? But we still like to think of ourselves as a teacher, a plumber, a nurse or a what- ever. Are we happier retired? So many different reactions in this new land of retirement when one considers wheth- er it is a forced or voluntary retirement. Do we still run in circles at times (like me)? Some retirees say they are bored (not me). There are many aspects of retirement common to all. One of the most common, I think, is that (like me) we are still prone to anxiety and maybe more prone. Another side of retirement can develop into depression. Best cure for this is a sense of humor and forcing ourselves to be social beings. Anxiety -- some use the phrase angst -- can kick in with no warning. This anxiety or angst falls in place when we get a call that a tornado is around the cor- ner (nine miles away) with eminent danger. Remember Monday of this week? I think I prayed; I’m not sure if it was before or after Bill Jr. reminded me that God is in control. And then I hurriedly spread the “news” to several other loved ones. I did all this while in the bathroom because one of my “kids” suggested going there for protection. My adrenaline was running high! Did I experience anxiety? Fear? Yes, angst took over! Legal Ad IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CLATSOP In the Matter of the Estate of DOROTHY DARLENE SHACKELFORD, De- ceased Case No.: 17PB07108 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sara A. Whitney has been appointed personal representative of the Estate of Dorothy Darlene Shackelford. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at 13765 NW Cornell Road #250, Portland, Oregon 97229, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal repre- sentative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, Dean H. Shade, Attorney at Law, 13765 NW Cornell Road #250, Portland, Oregon 97229 (503) 644-5539. Dated and first published September 22, 2017. Publish Sept. 22, 29 and Oct. 6, 2017 Dean H. Shade, Attorney at Law Not so long ago, I heard a whole sermon on worry. I like how the text is word- ed in the Phillips’ translation where it says, “Don’t worry over anything whatever; tell God every detail of your needs in earnest and thankful prayer, and the peace of God which transcends human un- derstanding, will keep con- stant guard over your hearts and minds as they (you) rest in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6,7. Monday, I learned that a weather “warning” means the event is “eminent”; a “watch” means it “could” happen. (I left the bathroom door open so I could hear all about that on the TV.) You know, it gave us a glimpse into the grave situa- tions and minds of hurricane victims back east who have been dealing with this for more than three weeks now. In retirement, many find volunteerism the secret to finding a calm in your new life situation. Gives you more time to think on important things like “Why is the third hand on the clock called the second hand?” Finally, I’m glad I know who is in charge. Continued from Page 1 sake of Burnside, a for- mer community north of Knappa on the banks of the Columbia River. “These were the origi- nal signatures, which is neat,” Swenson said. The documents would be like a birth certifi- cate for a person, ex- cept these are for a road, Clatsop County spokesman Tom Ben- nett wrote in the coun- ty’s newsletter. “The records represent the very beginnings of the county, city and state road systems.” The County Survey- A road petition bears the signa- or’s Office, along with tures of Svensen and Burnside the County Clerk and namesakes. roadmaster, are work- Knappa to John Day Riv- ing to better preserve, archive er road petition wanted the and understand the records road for economic reasons. to protect public and private “They were asking the property in Clatsop County, county to create a road, to Bennett said. consider putting a new road “Holy cow, every month in,” Swenson said. “That was we’ll find something more a big deal back then because, interesting,” Swenson said. if you owned a farm they “There’s all sorts of unique wanted to get their products things. The most interesting to market.” thing is that they’re useful to- The county Surveyor’s Office day. To be able to take some- and the County Clerk’s office thing that was written 120 are the mandated guardians years ago and be able to trace of Clatsop County’s perma- it back out on the ground is nent paperwork, land sur- very rewarding and fun.” veys, subdivision flats, road Most of the signers on the records and land deeds. Senior lunch menu Monday, Sept. 25: Beef stew, roasted potatoes, carrots, romaine salad, pumpkin cake. Thursday, Sept. 28: Chicken Parmesan, mashed pota- toes with gravy, green beans, coleslaw, bread pudding. The Warrenton senior lunch program is at noon (doors open at 10:30 a.m.) Mondays and Thursdays at Warrenton Community Center, 170 SW Third St. Suggested donation is $5 for ages 55 and older; $7 for those younger. For more information, call 503-861-3502. “There are thousands of documents in our vault and the clerk’s vault has over a thousand books filled with hundreds of deeds,” Swen- son said. “And all those are permanent and extremely important.” How long must the county keep them? “We’re required to keep them forever,” Swenson said. “A thousand years from now we’ll still have them.”
