The Columbia Press
Junee 17, 2022
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Off the Shelf
Senior Moments
by Kelly Knudsen
with Emma Edwards
No thanks, Dr. Billy-Bob
Summer will be busy at the library
I was taking my usual morn-
ing walk a few years back and
happened upon a little boy
about 5 years old playing in
his front yard.
I greeted him and asked
his name. He told me it was
Charles and then asked for
my name. I said “My name is
Mrs. Edwards.”
Right away he asked what
my “other name” was and
waited for my response.
I told him I was Emma Ed-
wards, but that he should
just call me Mrs. Edwards
because I was so much older
than he.
Charles studied me for
a while and then sudden-
ly blurted out “Are you old
enough to die?”
Sometimes I fail to realize
how we older people must
appear to a child. I realize
things have changed drasti-
cally since I was a little one or
even since I was raising my
six little ones.
Many of us grew up singing
the hymn, “Things are Dif-
ferent Now, Something Hap-
pened to Me.” It was a sal-
vation song that asked Jesus
into our lives. In the churches
my late husband and I were
involved in, it was a song we
sang when someone was be-
ing baptized.
Maybe I should write another
verse for nowadays. Just think
with me a moment and you
will agree that things are dif-
ferent now. One thing I miss
is being called Mrs. Edwards.
I used to say I had to go to the
fancy department store Meier
and Frank or to Safeway to be
called Mrs. Edwards.
And, it’s been forever since
a doctor or nurse has called
me Mrs. Edwards, that’s for
Greetings from Warrenton
Community Library! We are
busier than ever and have a ton
of updates to share.
On June 4, we kicked off our
2022 Summer Reading Pro-
gram with the theme of Read
Beyond the Beaten Path. There
were more than 75 attendees
at the kickoff party, playing
games, doing arts and crafts,
eating hot dogs and celebrat-
ing summer reading.
Summer camp at the library
encompasses many different
summer experiences, such as
outdoors, hiking, campfires,
stories, animal identification,
and arts and crafts. And we
have a plethora of activities
scheduled this summer as well
as our regular monthly pro-
gramming.
Every Wednesday and Sat-
urday is Storytime with Court-
ney at 10:30 a.m. and, twice
a month, we offer bilingual
storytime with Adrianna and
Courtney.
The second and fourth Tues-
day of every month is Lego
Club at 4 p.m. It’s open to all
ages, from toddlers to adults.
Space is limited, so please call
to sign up.
The second Thursday of every
month is Youth Game Club for
kids ages 12 to 18. Come hang
out and play board games, card
games, Dungeons & Dragons
one shots, and more. It starts
at 4:30 p.m.
Anime Club is on the third
Thursday of every month and
is a great way for anime fans to
find new anime to watch and re-
visit old favorites. Anime Club is
open to young people ages 12 to
18 starting at 4:30 p.m.
The fourth Thursday is
WCL’s Teen Advisory Board,
during which the group dis-
cusses upcoming programs,
opens the floor to questions
sure!
What do you think about
kids using first names? We
used to say “Aunt Lucy” or
“Uncle Reuben.”
Perhaps I’m just old-fash-
ioned,
but
even
my
great-grandchildren even call
me “great grandma.” When
did everything change?
Recently, my medical doctor
told me I could call him by his
first name. I thanked him and
turned down the privilege im-
mediately. I guess you could
say I’m ultra-old-fashioned.
I am told that some teachers
still require their students to
refer to them as Mr. Anthony
or Miss Jessica. And maybe
there are still a few who use
last names for teachers.
My grade school teachers
preferred to be called Mrs.
Webb or Mrs. Tusalino, as did
the principal, whom we called
Mrs. Crowder. I don’t even
want to surmise or imagine
what would have happened
had I called one of my aunts
or uncles by their first name.
I look at it as honoring one’s
position maybe? While others
would consider the use of first
names to be disrespectful or
simply honorific.
Traditional Grandma and
Grandpa still are used, plus
many variations such as
Grammy, Gramsie, Nana,
Grampy, Papa, Poppy, Pop
Pop and on and on.
Increased longevity requires
names that are different be-
tween the generations and
different extended families.
There are a few I like even
more, such as Mawmaw and
Pawpaw or Meme and Papaw.
I really do think that lineage
or adoption meant more in
days gone by.
and concerns for teens, and
listens to what they have to say
about the library. Anyone 13
or older is welcome to attend,
starting at 4:30 p.m.
At 4 p.m. this Saturday, June
18, we welcome local author
Melissa Eskue Ousely as part
of our Library After Dark Se-
ries. Learn about Melissa’s
books and writing process
and, afterward, spend some
time wandering the library
and meeting some of the new
Friends of Warrenton Com-
munity Library group, which
sponsors the event.
We also have PJ Storytime
and Stuffed Animal Sleepover
this month, as well as a Messy
Art Day for 7- to 10-year-olds
(sign-up required).
In July, we’ll offer a Zine-
making class for ages 12 and
up, a JuggleMania show on
July 14, and the Clatsop Coun-
ty Regatta Princesses will host
storytime on July 16. Slime
Day is July 19, and a Fort Ste-
vens Ranger visits at 11:30
a.m. July 29.
Stop down at the library to
see our full schedule of events.
With all these programs and
activities, the library could use
some volunteers who are in-
terested in learning our circu-
lation system and assisting pa-
trons at the front desk. Please
reach out to Cass Williams at
the library if you are interest-
ed in volunteering, 503-861-
8156.
Kelly Knudsen is director
of Warrenton Community
Library. She has a master’s
degree in library and infor-
mation science.
Special columns in The Columbia Press
Every week: Senior Moments with Emma Edwards
Week 1: Mayor’s Message by Henry Balensifer
Week 2: Financial Focus with Adam Miller
Week 3: Spotlight on the City/Off the Shelf
Week 4: Here’s to Your Health from CMH
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON
FOR THE COUNTY OF CLATSOP
In the Matter of the Estate of WADE LEIGH MORGAN, Deceased
Case No.: 22PB05256
NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Monica L. Raichl has been appointed
personal representative of the Estate of Wade Leigh Morgan. All persons
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All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain
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Dated and first published on June 17, 2022.
Benjamin F. Lawrence
Attorney for Personal Representative