November 18, 2009
The Maritime Provinces Travelogue
Wednesday, November 18th
1:30 at Cornell Estates Retirement & Assisted Living
Originally from New Jersey, speaker, Ed Krover’s slide show presentation will include the beautiful coastlines, sunsets, fisheries, museums, and steam powered mills of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
Krover will speak on The Hopewell Rocks as one of New Brunswick’s top attractions located along the coast of the Bay of Fundy, which is home to the world’s highest tides and diverse eco-systems.
He will include several sights in Nova Scotia, home to the fascinating Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Park, the crown jewel of the Canadian Park Service. It was built to protect France’s interests in the new world and to serve as the centre of its massive seasonal fishing industry. Not to be out done is Canada’s first designated Historic Rural District, Grand Pre’. Kover’s travelogue also includes the rocky shores, lighthouse and village at Peggy’s Cove which are a photographer’s paradise.
Krover has been shooting photographs for 42 years. His talent in photography stems from spending most of his time teaching graphic arts in the Beaverton School District.
The Educational Travelogue is free and open to the public. The series runs each month and covers the travels of residents, staff and community members. Cornell Estates is located at 1005 NE 17th Avenue, Hillsboro. For more information call 503-640-2884. www.cornell-estates.com.
November 6, 2009
SOS for Super-carrier ex-USS Ranger
Friday, November 6th 1:30pm at Cornell Estates
On Friday, November 6th, Cornell Estates Retirement and Assisted Living will host Naval Aviator, Tim Myers who will discuss how Washington County residents can assist in bringing the 56,300 ton super carrier USS Ranger to Portland. Myers is a strong supporter of the USS Ranger Museum, a privately funded project, with individual and corporate support.
When Ranger arrives, her new roll, will be to host one of the largest event/conference areas in the area and will attract tourists traveling to visit the largest floating museum in the world, and corporate groups looking to host their next conference in a unique location.
Local veteran organizations will have a permanent home and can make use of the ship for their meetings and events. A destination like this is a must for reunion associations of all sizes and interests. Local youth groups can have an “on-board” experience by staying overnight in the ship’s quarters; schools can utilize the ship’s educational components with classes held aboard.
The USS Ranger joined the Atlantic Fleet October 1957 just prior to sailing for Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, for shakedown. She commenced another period of sustained combat operations against North Vietnam and earned 13 battle stars for service in Vietnam. On July 12 1976, Ranger was assigned to operate off the coast of Kenya in response to a threat of military action by Ugandan forces. On December 19, 1992 Ranger was relieved and began her last long journey and was decommissioned on July 10, 1993.
The program is free and open to the public. Cornell Estates is located at 1005 N.E. 17th Avenue, Hillsboro. Call 503-640-2884 for more information.