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June 14, 2019 T he C olumbia P ress Senior Moments Business and development tidbits with Emma Edwards Bits and pieces make up large portions of life and puzzles Bits And Pieces has been one of the most popular jig- saw-puzzle makers for many years. However, any brand works for me as my favorite part of jigsaw puzzles is putting to- gether the edges. Fortunately, there are sever- al folks in my apartment com- plex who love to finish puz- zles. But credit for doing the edges sometimes falls on me. So where am I going with this? Really, just the first three words: Bits And Pieces. I often think of those words as being a big part of our lives as seniors. As we think back on the bits and pieces of our lives, we realize it was the bits and pieces that made up the whole of our lives. Most likely, we wouldn’t be the person we are without those bits and pieces. Some- times, we just work on the edges and, suddenly, we real- ize we can jump in no matter how difficult. I love the bits and pieces that friends and family share. A bit I read the other day was that one cup of coffee a day, whether caffeinated or de- caffeinated, is good for us and cuts the risk of cancer, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Type 2 diabetes, and heart, respiratory, kidney, and liver woes. I especially like bits of in- formation that agree with my current habits! There are different kinds of jigsaw puzzles. Some don’t have edges that are defined with flat puzzle pieces. Some are easier than others and others are so dif- ficult it is easy to give up on them. Often, we just need a sim- ple one, especially if work- ing alone. Truth be told, we welcome the help of someone coming alongside giving us a helping hand. Bits and pieces in life could be someone who reminds us that most plants prefer warm water, just as we aren’t fond of receiving a shock of cold water when we jump into the lake. In life, it seems we are prone to walk alone, not giving in to anyone’s help. Suddenly, we think back and realize how much joy we experienced when we were the one doing the helping. So why are we slow to ac- cept help in the bits and piec- es of life from a well-meaning person? Maybe it would be best to remember how many times I did the frame and others came along and filled in the bits and pieces of my puzzle. Recently, I read “You al- ways have a choice to make someone’s day better or worse. Choose wisely.” As with puzzles, you’ll figure it out. You’ll find a way. One of my kids once looked at me and said, “Mom, breathe!” Sometimes, that’s all it takes as the bits and pieces in life either consume or grow us. 7 Warrenton High School’s CTE (career and techni- cal education) building can go in now that school is out. Baldwin Construction has begun the groundwork and is expected to pour concrete for the base of the building with- in the next few days. Then, the metal building will be erected. The district won a large multi-year grant for CTE pro- grams. The metal building, worth about $75,000, was donated by Robert Roberts of R&M Steel Company in Cald- well, Idaho. The building is one of dozens Roberts has donated to CTE programs throughout the Northwest. The building will house welding, auto shop and other craft-related classrooms and should be ready by fall. A Hammond couple re- ceived approval from the City Commission on Tues- day to obtain a liquor license at their new establishment, Side Road Café, 1140 S.E. Marlin Ave., across from Les Schwab. Amyleigh Sutton and Tom Elston have taken over the former Bohdan’s Café from Jeremy Gilhousen. They’re serving breakfast and lunch foods plus coffee and snacks and, soon, beer, wine and ciders. Side Road Café is open 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays Senior lunch menu Monday, June 17: Mexican lasagna with pulled pork (not spicy), carrots, tomato soup, key lime pie. Thursday, June 20: Petrale sole, Spanish rice, green beans, tomato and cucumber salad, chocolate cake. 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. Warrenton High School CTE Building with 22 seats inside, 12 out- Club. side and eight counter stools. Astoria Country Club, which is just south of Warrenton, Astoria Golf and Coun- was founded in 1923. try Club has a new club manager. The city of Warrenton has Jared Klope, former as- hired Bayview Asphalt of sistant manager of Waverly Seaside for its summer Country Club in Portland, has street-paving program. an extensive background in Six streets will get a make- club management and is on over, which includes a 2-inch the board of directors for the compacted overlay to the Oregon chapter of the Club road surfaces. Managers of America Asso- Streets to be overhauled ciation. He formerly worked include Jetty Street, Sixth at Willamette Valley Country Avenue, and Pacific Drive in Club and Tualatin Country Hammond and Fifth Street Club. Northeast, 11th Street North- “The fact that Jared is here east, 13th Place Southeast can only mean great things and Southeast Main Court in moving forward at the club,” Warrenton. said Russ Taggard, president Bayview won the bidding of Astoria Golf and Country process at $237,483.
