Tuesday, April 29, 2003
Been Tripping Lately???
No, I'm not talkiing about falling down. My idea of retirement was to travel and see the world. Then I settled for the Oregon Coast, because everything is a dim light compared to the Coast. I am not a true Oregonian but I got here as soon as I could. Though I am not retired I would like to take day trips to interesting places and see more of Oregon. How many of you are getting itchy feet to do some traveling now that Spring is springing? I don't know much about travel arrangements but I have spent a lifetime managing inventory for big business so I guess it is something I could learn: unless we have volunteers to take on this little project.
My friend BettyBop is an expert and she had some wonderful day trips when I first moved to LVH, but now she has her hands pretty full. Last Summer there were also some good trips to out of the way places. I would like to see that tradition carried forward and plan more group day trips to various sights. Who else would be interested? How about some ideas of places to go and things to see. Get those creative juices flowing and generate some ideas!
Friday, April 25, 2003
Information on Emergency Lift Services:
submitted by dave & ruth martin
There is no charge for assistance from the fire dept. We have never had to have an ambulance, so I do not know about that. But the fire dept assistance is paid by the taxpayers. We have nothing but the highest praise for this service. They are prompt,courteous and extremely quick. 911 is the way to get this help. If it is not an emergency, they will not come with flashing lights and sirens. Please feel free to refer people to us
Monday, April 21, 2003
Well I made it!
I followed the directions to the Nth degree and got to this spot. If I can do it then anyone who can read or write could post articles to this page. Hopefully, I will have something interesting to say in the future.
For Sale:
Black, large Smoker BBQ grill with cover, 2 redwood side shelves and covered ash pit. Good condition. asking $35.00 961-1991
Sunday, April 20, 2003
FROM DEER LANE
Bulletin Board Posters
A suggestion has been made by Larry, manager, that any person placing a bulletin or other information on one of the three bulletin boards to sign your name. He also requests that any information taped to the entrance door be limited. I suggest that all items be dated.
This is all a good idea; thanks for your cooperation. I try hard to keep the boards neat, orderly and up-to-date. Suggestions are always welcome.
Saturday, April 19, 2003
FROM DEER LANE
Gini and Steve Cline have sold their home, and they have moved to their apartment in Portland. Gini stopped by the first of the week while walking their dog, Treble, and brought me up-to-date concerning the florist shop she and her daughter, Toni Perry, own in the Old Sellwood area of Portland. I'm sure all wish her the best of luck.
After my visit with Gini, I decided my sister, Lois, who lives in Oceanside, California, deserved an Easter basket of flowers. Lois who is 12 years older than yours truly was the one of three sisters who helped me make May Day baskets for my friends in Culbertson, Nebraska. Long, long ago! Not knowing the florist shop address or phone number, I searched the web and located the web site which gave me all the information to order the flowers. They arrived the same day, and a neighbor of my sister sent me an email this morning that the basket is beautiful.
This long story is to relate to you the information about THE PURPLE IRIS FLORIST. The toll free number is 888/234-1070, and the e-mail address is:thepurpleiris@yahoo.com. She will be happy to hear from LVH residents, and stated that she will extend great service. Visit her web site at http://www.sellwoodletip.com/Florist.html for more information. To all....have a nice Easter day!
Friday, April 18, 2003
Wednesday, April 02, 2003
GRETCHEN
I learned early in life, that when you're small, you have to compensate. If you don't, everyone will walk all over you! If you're timid and shy, everybody will try and take advantage of you. Being a runt, I speak from experience!
One day, as I lay by the fire, snuggled at my mistress's feet, I thought back to when my mama gave me a pep talk. It was shortly before I left mama's home for good. "Gretchen," she said, "Buck up, girl! No one's going to respect you if you cower in the corner or hide behind your mistress's skirts. What you need is ATTITUDE! You come from strong German stock. That's why you're so stubborn! It's just part of your nature!
I smiled to myself as I recalled mama's sweet words. From that day on, I held my head high and determined that I wouldn't take any guff from anybody. It was the best advice I ever received!
First, I had to properly train my human mistress. She was of the mistaken opinion that when I went to live with her, SHE was in charge of ME and I was to follow her orders without question! We struggled for a few weeks, but she finally came to understand that she was to be at MY beckon call, and not the reverse! Once she grasped that idea, things began to run more smoothly.
Whenever I took my mistress out for a stroll in the park we live in, she would become angry and shout at me to quit barking at everyone I saw. Some of these humans we encountered, were mean, old farts! She didn't realize that some of these same people, who were nice to me when she was around, made degrading comments to me, the minute she was out of earshot! I had no way of making her understand that I was cussing these bullies out in German!
This human has been good to me, and in her own strange way, I'm sure she really cares about me. I've never understood the weird baby talk she talks to me, but I've forgiven her, because I know deep down that she has a kind heart.
I still test her every now and then, by peeing on her carpet. It's the only way I can tell for SURE that she really still loves me! She used to get so upset when I'd do that, but now she just gets that sappy look on her face and tells me she knows I couldn't help it. (Yeah, right!) Just for good measure, once every six months or so, I also hack up my dinner onto the floor! It's just that I get bored and have to create a little excitement! She thinks I'm sick and gives me extra cuddles and goodies, so it's really good for both of us. (Maybe she wouldn't see it that way?)
My one complaint is, I HATE THURSDAY NIGHTS! My mistress, and the other human who lives in my house, both go to the clubhouse for some stupid "game night." I would absolutely LOVE to stay home alone. Then I'd have PARTY TIME! I could go in any room I wanted, lie on the beds, hide under the dresser, drag the garbage out of the trash can .... it would be FABULOUS! But nooooooo ..... they don't realize I'm a BIG girl and I can be left alone! Instead they drag me along in the car, where I have to sit for 2 or 3 hours! BORING! Sure they wrap me in warm blankets and bring me special treats, but ya know .... girls just wanna have fun!
Oh well, over all, life is good! Good food, a good bed, humans who usually mind me pretty well. All in all, what more could a girl want?
Friday, March 28, 2003
Block Captains and Any Interested Persons
When you talk to your assigned houses please take the opportunity to mention the articles that Ron Thomas has been posting.
The fact that extra allertness during the coming Holiday is essential. Please do not be afraid to report anything that just doesn't
look right or feel right to you. We have a great bunch of residents here at LVH and together we can deter crime and become a
closer knit community. We have wonderful benefactors living among us, Ron Thomas together with his wife Jacky are a giving
caring couple that reach out to all and ask for nothing in return except that we also care about each other. If I can be of any help
please email me. Click here
Arlene Klish
Sunday, March 09, 2003
Saturday, February 22, 2003
Cleda Tries Her Hand @ Writing How About You?
First, this is the second typing! I pushed the wrong key and whish it disappeared. My excuse is that I'm very new at this.
After breakfast this morning, and by the way it was delicious, I rushed home to try out three new things Ron put under the heading, Entertainment. Since then I have checked out "The Oregonian", "Statesman Journal", and MSN Free Games. The two newspapers are great, and I'm sure all will enjoy them. Also; when I was reading the "Statesman Journal", I scrolled to the bottom of the page and clicked on to "USA Today". Surprise! Following my brief reading of the newspapers, I tried the MSN Free Games. I lost two games of solitaire and plan to give the poker game a try. Thanks to Ron....the LVH web page only gets better. Maybe if I hint a little, he will also add the local "News Times". Thanks for reading this....you are so brave!!
Tuesday, February 18, 2003
HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME SAFE
Put up Beware of Dog signs (available at Fred Meyers for 99 cents.
Put a very large dog dish outside your back door.
If you are a woman alone put a pair of men's boots outside your door.
Put motion detector lights wherever appropriate such as your front porch, back deck, over the garage door and Breezeway door. If you have an enclosed breezeway you may wish to put a motion detector light outside your utility room door.
Put peephole hardware in your doors so that you can see who comes to your door. Available at Fred Meyer for $4.99.
Install window locks with thumbscrews. These are available at Fred Meyer for $2.49 for the vertical windows. For horizontal sliding windows you may consider cutting pieces of hardwood to put in the track to act as a stop.
If you have tall bushes outside your window cut them back as they provide a place for intruders to hide.
Put door jammer bars on all exterior doors. These are adjustable to fit any doorknob height. They are made of heavy-duty steel. Cost $24.95. An alternative is the installation of an extra dead-bolt assembly.
Use Super door alarm. They are motion sensitive. 125 decibels with and on-off switch. They use a 9volt battery. They cost $9.95
If you do have a monitored alarm system keep it on even when you are home. A monitored system has a monthly fee ranging from $21.95 to $29.95 depending on the service company. Initial hardware installation will cost up to $800. These systems cover burglary and fire. Remote portable keypads are usually included which allow you to open your garage door, turn on the lights, and turn the system on or off from your car. To offset these costs your insurance company will give you at least a 15% discount.
A non-monitored wireless system is available from Radio Shack for as little as $149.00. This includes coverage for front and back door and one motion detector within your house. Additional door contacts and motion detectors can be added.
Even if you do not have an alarm system you can get stickers that say you do. The internet site for free Ace Alarm stickers is reached by typing in Ace Alarm Window Decal and then Search.
Put lamps and radio on a timer and place these items in appropriate rooms when you are gone. Timers are available at Fred Meyer for under $10.00. They should operate both in the am and pm.
When you leave your car be sure to lock/hide your garage door opener control in the glove compartment. If your car is being serviced give only the valet key to the service department. The thief can obtain your door opening code very easily.
The striker plates for your deadbolt and doorknob lock are installed with only 1 inch long screws into a 5/8 inch thick piece of wood. This piece of wood is next to a 2 x 6 wall stud. The screws should be removed and replaced with 3 and 1/2 inch screws. These longer screws should also be used to reinforce the hinge side of the door. This upgrade is appropriate for all exterior doors.
Lock up your tools in a container in the garage so that the burglars have to bring their own.
Do not leave your ladder outside, lock it in the garage.
Do not store your valuables (cash or jewelry) in the master bedroom, bathroom or closet. These are the first places that thieves look. Thieves are generally only in the house for less than 10 minutes. Make it hard for them to find your valuables.
Take pictures of all of your significant valuables including electronic components. Keep sales receipt records. Etch your Drivers License Number on all big dollar items. Make an inventory of all valuables for insurance and recovery purposes.
Recheck your insurance policy to see that current homeowners coverage is sufficient to protect your inventory of valuables.
Charlene Shimek
Monday, February 03, 2003
ATTENTION: MOTOR HOME OWNERS
The Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) will provide you with a free decal as part of their antitheft program. You can get this decal "FMCA Protected" by calling the national office (800-543-3622 and providing your membership number.
I am still trying to find some free decals for our homes but no luck as of today. If any of you have any ideas please let me know.
The Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) will provide you with a free decal as part of their antitheft program. You can get this decal "FMCA Protected" by calling the national office (800-543-3622 and providing your membership number.
I am still trying to find some free decals for our homes but no luck as of today. If any of you have any ideas please let me know.
Wednesday, January 29, 2003
HELP!!!!!
Your "Welcoming Committee" needs your help in locating any new residents of LVH.
If you know of anyone about to move into our area, or has moved in within the last
two months please contact either the Rose's or the Furgason's. We would appreciate
any help that anyone can give us in this area.
Email the Welcome Commitee here
Thank you Jim Rose
Tuesday, January 21, 2003
Monday, January 20, 2003
GETTING IN THE SWIM OF THINGS!
Since Devon and I moved here in 1992 we followed Joy Newman's lead and joined the water aerobics class at the Newport Swimming Pool. Margaret Stogsdill also participates in this class. Today Peg Rosica joined us and rumor has it that Pat Draper may soon attend. Class is from 8 o'clock until 9. It is a lot of fun and good exercise. Won't some more of you join us? Men are welcome too!
Thursday, January 16, 2003
Watch Out For Your Neighbors!!!!
We just came home to find a strange truck in our driveway, a ladder leaning the roof, and a strange man removing screens from the windows. We asked him who he was and what he was doing. He replied that he was doing what the lady asked him to do. I told him that I lived there and I had no idea who he was. As it turned out he was at 6025 NE Deer Lane and should have been at 6205 NE Deer Lane. He was there, he said, to wash windows. This may have been an innocent mistake but disturbing nethertheless.
Wednesday, January 15, 2003
Help for a Neghbor
I am seeking help for one of our residents. Gladys Hull has a problem. Her back yard is showing signs of sinking into the canyon (sound familiar) and she wants to find out who to call (what kind of ground-slipping-into--the-canyon type person) to find answers before her house is affected. Her queries so far have fallen on deaf ears. Anyone out there know who she can get help from?
Monday, December 23, 2002
Longview Hills is Decorated for the Season
Several Longview Hills residents have decorated their homes this holiday season with outside lights for all to enjoy. As soon as it gets dark, you will want to jump into your auto and drive around the park to view the beautiful lights and other decorations. Best holiday wishes to all
residents of LVH.
Welcome aboard Cleda. This is Cleda's first article on our page. She wrote it herself. When she felt like it. Where are the rest of you guys?
Cleda
Thursday, December 19, 2002
Hello Friends ....
by Kathy Furgason
Another update regarding my surgery: The surgeon just called to inform me that my latest chest xray shows I STILL have pneumonia (after 3 months!) and my surgery is being postponed until probably February. This is to avoid probable serious complications from the surgery, due to the pneumonia. He wants me to see a Pulmonary Specialist up at OHSU, since this has gone on SO long! Will advise you all when the surgery is re-scheduled. Thanks again for all your concern!
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