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April 5, 2019 T he C olumbia P ress Senior Moments with Emma Edwards Where did our work ethic go? To quote a rather obscure person on work ethics, “If I couldn’t do a job both quick- ly and well, I would rather do it well than quickly.” I think this is true of most of us seniors. Ethics is de- fined by dictionary.com as “the principle that hard work is intrinsically virtuous or worthy of reward.” Wikipedia defines work ethics as “a belief that hard work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inher- ent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and in- dividual abilities.” So, what happened to old fashioned work ethics? Sel- dom do we seniors gather without mentioning the lack of enthusiasm from young people old enough to obtain a work permit. Seems those in this age group on up to and often including college age want a good job but, sad to say, lack even a modicum of work ethic. A somewhat recent AARP study quoted a report from the Sloan Center on Aging & Work, “Hiring managers gave older employees high marks for loyalty, reliability and productivity.” Most of you will remem- ber the Game of Life (also known as Life). It was creat- ed by Milton Bradley in 1850 as The Checkered Game of Life. It was America’s first pop- ular parlor game. Eventu- ally, advertisements on the television used a saying like this: “You will learn about life when you play The Game of Life.” It has been updated to in- clude Life Tiles, “which re- ward players for recycling, learning CPR, and saying no to drugs.” It’s played all over the world (in about 20 dif- ferent languages). The basic game challeng- es players to travel through life and earn points for suc- cessfully completing school, getting married, having children and working hard while avoiding pitfalls like gambling and idleness. And most of us older se- niors realize that was how we were brought up in the ’30s and ’40s. What hap- pened? I think today’s youth would benefit from reading the novel, Rags to Riches, writ- ten in 1868 by Horatio Alg- er Jr. It stresses that success comes from hard work and virtue. Some may remember that his earliest books had plotlines that are a road map of the work ethic. Another one of his books you may wish to obtain is Ragged Dick and you can find it at our amazing li- brary. Another, which I have not read, is a biography of Ben Franklin. Peter Cappeli, known for his 2010 book Managing the Older Worker, says he has concluded that “older employees soundly thrash their younger colleagues.” He goes on to point out that “every aspect of job perfor- mance gets better as we age.” I know a few companies that prefer to hire older em- ployees, having found that a smart and active 75-year- old could easily outperform a 40-year-old couch slouch. These and other studies on this subject make me proud to be part of the senior popu- lation and, with that, I think it’s time to go on a walk or do my exercises. 7 Eating invasive species and other pest control ideas ery, 1483 Duane Marine Drive, Wheeler. Tao Orion, author of St., Astoria. The Chef Andy Catala- “Beyond the War on In- second is from no of Alimento Astoria vasive Species: A Per- 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. will cook up a dish fea- maculture Approach at St. Catherine turing Japanese knot- to Ecosystem Resto- Episcopal Church, weed, which is invading ration,” will speak at 36335 Highway Catalano many Northwest water- two lectures Sunday, Orion 101 in Nehalem. ways and marshes. Chefs April 7. Orion teaches permacul- around the world use the Her presentations will fo- cus on developing an under- ture design at Oregon State shoots, stalks, leaves, flowers standing of invasive species University and at Aprovecho, and roots in cooking. The multi-course meal will as a way to manage their a 40-acre nonprofit sustain- populations holistically. A able-living educational orga- be interspersed with brief holistic view places invasive nization. She is a consultant talks by Orion and leaders species within a larger social, on holistic farm, forest, and from Lower Nehalem Water- economic, and ecological restoration planning through shed Council and Tillamook context as symptoms, rather Resilience Permaculture De- Estuaries Partnership. Cost for the meal is $45 than causes, of changing eco- sign LLC. Attendees also are invited to per person and available systems. brownpapertickets.com The first talk is from 1:30 to an “Eat the Invaders” dinner at 3:30 p.m. in the Community at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 8, (search for events in Wheel- Room at Fort George Brew- at Salmonberry Saloon, 380 er, Ore.). AGENDA CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WARRENTON MEETING TUESDAY April 9, 2019 – 6:00 p.m. Warrenton City Commission Chambers 225 South Main Avenue Warrenton, OR 97146 This is a Preliminary Agenda. A final Agenda and full meeting packet will be available on the City’s website at www.ci.warren- ton.or.us and at City Hall after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2019. The City Commission will hold a work session beginning at 5:15 p.m., prior to the regular meeting. The purpose of the work session is a Levee Update. Work Sessions are open to the public; however no public comment will be taken. BUSINESS ITEMS • Consideration of RARE Appli- cation DISCUSSION ITEMS • System Development Charges EXECUTIVE SESSION Under the authority of ORS 192.660(2)(h); to consult with counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation to be filed. Warrenton City Hall is accessible to the disabled. An interpreter for the hearing impaired may be requested under the terms of ORS 192.630 by contacting Dawne Shaw, City Record- er, at 503-861-0823 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting so appro- priate assistance can be provided. Senior lunch menu Monday, April 8: Hamburger stroganoff, noodles, broccoli, po- tato corn soup, ice cream. Thursday, April 11: Salmon, parsley buttered potatoes, mixed vegetables, cucumber salad, key lime pie. 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 $6 for ages 55 and older; $7 for those younger. For more information, call 503-861-3502.
