Wednesday, May 31, 2006


Newport News-Times: How does your garden grow?:

By Barton Grover Howe Of the News-Times
Fran Hannan of Lincoln City waited for Barking Dog Farms to open on Wednesday, May 24 before buying rhubarb for her pie. Although lettuce and rhubarb are the limits of the farm's home-grown offerings this early in the season, they offer organic produce from other farms around the state.

(Photo by Barton Grover Howe)


It's Wednesday and time to get those pool sticks out. Longview Hills Club House at 7PM tonight is where to be to have a fun night of playing pool. Men and ladies give it a try, if you don't have a pool stick, there are some at the Club House. Have a great time!!

Tuesday, May 30, 2006

SPENCER CREEK BRIDGE PROJECT EARNS FEDERAL APPROVAL

CORVALLIS -- The Federal Highway Administration has signed the Record of Decision for the Spencer Creek Bridge project, clearing the way for the critically needed upgrade to enter its final design stage.

The project is located about 5 miles north of Newport on US 101, adjacent to Beverly Beach State Park. The project will replace a temporary detour bridge built in 1999 and the original 1947 bridge, which was taken out of service seven years ago due to structural instability. The new bridge will be constructed in about the same location as the 1947 bridge. Due to funding constraints, the project is planned for construction in two units. Unit 1 would be constructed beginning in later this year. Unit 2 is not yet scheduled for construction.

Unit 1, which is the section of highway immediately adjacent to Beverly Beach State Park, will involve constructing a new bridge and bridge approach roads from about 1,000 feet north of Spencer Creek to N.E. 123rd Street.

Unit 2 will include construction south of N.E. 123rd Street, to just north of Wade Creek. This second phase would shift US 101 (inside the project area) to the east about 50 feet in order to limit ocean erosion impacts currently impacting the highway. This unit will involve constructing a large retaining wall west of the houses on the bluff. The eastward shift of the highway will require the relocation of the NE Beverly Drive access to N.E. 123 Street about 75 feet east of the existing location.

Federal approval of the Record of Decision completes the National Environmental Policy Act process for the project. A Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) was released in July 2004, and a public hearing was held in September 2004. A Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) was published in March 2006.2004, and a public hearing was held in September 2004. A Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) was published in March 2006.

Copies of the Record of Decision and previous supporting documents are available at the ODOT District 4 office in Corvallis. They are also available online at the ODOT Region 2 web site http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION2/spencercreek.shtml.

For more information or copies of the Record of Decision, contact Duane James Liner, Consultant Project Manager, ODOT, 37000 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis OR 97333 (541-757-4158 or e-mail Duane.J.Liner@odot.state.or.us)

NewsGator Online

NewsGator Online: "Ron Nesen
5/30/2006 5:58:47 AM
'Nobody believes the official spokesman... but everybody trusts an unidentified source.'"

Monday, May 29, 2006

Time for the ladies at Longview Hills to get together at the Club House for their Tuesday Morning Coffee Social. Hope to see the ladies out in force at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow morning. Enjoy!



http://todayspictures.slate.com/20060529/?GT1=8199

We have put our flags away for this Memorial Holiday to honor the vets, now click on the above to go back and see about my fellow vets. I say thank you to my fellow vets out there. Thank You!


GO TO THE LINK CITY ON THE LEFT AND THEN CLICK ON THE ELECTRONIC BUTTENTIN BOARD AND THE BOTTOM RIGHT PARK LISTINGS ...... TO CHECK OUT THE NEW ITEMS FOR SALE..........

ITS EASY......IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING TO SALE...TAKE A PICTURE AND THEN SEND TO RON OR CHARLES WITH THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ITEM TO BE POSTED......
Will some buddy come and get their big yellow cats outta da park? They's scratchin up all the lawn and makin a mess. Can't you people control yer animals? Posted by Picasa

How Many Miles to the Bushel? - New York Times

How Many Miles to the Bushel? - New York Times: "How Many Miles to the Bushel?


By PAUL B. BROWN
Published: May 27, 2006

TOO often, discussions of alternative energy take place in an alternative universe where prices do not matter,' Popular Mechanics reports.

To remedy that, the magazine set out to figure out what it would cost to drive from New York to California using seven types of fuel.

It was not exactly an apples-to-apples comparison. Because there was not one automobile that could handle all types of fuel, the magazine tried to match the cars as closely as possible in size and weight. And the price it used for gasoline — $2.34 a gallon — is about 20 percent less than most people are now paying at the pump."

Sunday, May 28, 2006

NEWPORT POLICE MEDIA

NEWPORT POLICE MEDIA RELEASE     5/27/2006 1:56 PM

Incident:     Newport Community Emergency Response Team          Graduates second class after final drill Saturday          

Location:  Old City Hall     

Date/Time: 5-27-06 9:00 AM     
     

Details:     

Newport’s second class of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) conducted its final drill and examination today. Fifteen community volunteers who attended a drill at the old city hall were faced with several disaster scenarios, such as locating victims, providing first aid, recognizing hazardous materials, and triaging patients.  The Newport Fire and Rescue, Newport Volunteer Fire Department, Pacific West Ambulance, Oregon National Guard, and the Newport Police Department participated in the training.

The Community Emergency Response Teams were first established in Los Angeles in 1987 as a result of several earthquakes. CERT teams are organized to train individuals to be their own first responders in the event of a major emergency. People will have to rely on each other for help in a major emergency as fire, police, and EMT’s will be busy attending the most serious situations.


The CERT program goals are to promote emergency preparedness; develop skills to respond to and cope with the aftermath of a disaster, and develop neighborhood self-sufficiency before, during and after a natural or man-made disaster. Topics taught and completed by the participants included Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Fire Suppression, Disaster Medical Operations, Light Search and Rescue, Terrorism, Disaster Psychology, CERT Organization, and the Final Drill.

Citizens interested in future CERT training courses may obtain further information by calling Sgt. Dean Sawyer of the Newport Police Department at 574-0633, or by visiting the Newport CERT website at http://certlvh.blogspot.com , or the Newport Fire Department website at www.newportfire.net .







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Information Released By:  Sgt. Dean Sawyer, 574-0633

And we remember them

And we remember them: "And we remember them
From Indian battles in the 1800s to Humvee blasts in Iraq, more than 5,800 Oregonians have died in wars . . .
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Mike Francis

O n the page, the names are bloodless lines of type: a name, a rank, a branch of service, a date of death, maybe a hint of the circumstances. 'Smith, Donald L,' reads one of the 269 lines on a list of Oregon's Korean War casualties. 'PFC Army Hood River, Oregon 02 Nov 1950, Died While Missing.'"

Popular painkiller can be a killer itself

Popular painkiller can be a killer itself: "Just twice that maximum dose increases your risk of liver failure. The daily maximum equals eight Extra Strength Tylenols, so using 15 pills a day can be dangerous -- even once. The maximum doesn't change if you mix products. Doctors worry some overdoses stem from people who combine several of the 600-plus acetaminophen drugs and don't realize how much they're ingesting."

Looking for me?
One smile begins a friendship...
One hand clasp lifts a soul
One star can guide a ship at sea ...
One word can frame the goal
One vote can change a nation...
One sunbeam lights a room
One candle wipes out darkness...
One laugh will conquer gloom
One step must start each journey...
One word must start each prayer
One hope will raise our spirits...
One touch can show you care
One voice can speak with wisdom...
One heart can know what's true
One life can make the difference....
I'm glad that I know you!

I just stop and think if this might work for us here on the hill from neighbor to neighbor, see if it would spread. Wouldn't it be great!

Saturday, May 27, 2006


SUNDAY NIGHT LVH'S POOL NIGHT...........7PM


Be at the Club House at 7pm for a fun night of pool playing with some of the other residents here on the hill. The picture above is when they were just a bit younger. Not saying that have gotten better with age, but you need to come on by and find out for yourself. Ladies remember you are always welcomed. Enjoy!! If you just want to watch and get a few laughs, then this is the place to be...........see you there.
Mexican Train Dominoes...............

(picture by Charles Burke)
On Friday late afternoon I walked into the LVH's Club House and came upon a group of residents playing a dominoe game and so I inquired what game they were playing, in which they advised me it was Mexican Dominoes. Seems they get together this time of the week and invited anyone who might be interested to come and join in with them, to me it look like a fun game.

A LITTLE INTRO...........
Mexican Train
The previous version of this page was based partly on a misunderstanding of the rules. This revised version has been produced with the help of clarifications on Joe Celko's
Mexican Train page.
Introduction
Equipment and Preparation
The Play
First Turn - Subsequent Turns - Doubles
The Scoring
Variations
Other Train WWW Pages
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Newport News-Times: Oregon Coast Aquarium has 'CLAWS!':

By Barton Grover Howe Of the News-Times
Jim Burke, assistant curator of fishes and invertebrate, and Cindy Hanson, public relations manager, take a look at a Golden King Crab, one of the newest residents of the CLAWS! exhibit, opening Saturday, May 27 at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

(Photo by Barton Grover Howe)

Wi-Fi blankets Hood River for next 90 days

Wi-Fi blankets Hood River for next 90 days: "Wi-Fi blankets Hood River for next 90 days
Saturday, May 27, 2006

The Web's free and wireless in Hood River, for at least the next 90 days.

Embarq Corp., which was the local phone division of Sprint Nextel Corp. until it was spun off last week, has built a free Wi-Fi network covering Hood River's three square miles."

Friday, May 26, 2006

Will Rogers,

who died in a plane crash with Wylie Post in 1935, was probably
the greatest political sage this country has ever known. Enjoy the following:

1. Never slap a man who's chewing tobacco.

2. Never kick a cow chip on a hot day.

3. There are 2 theories to arguing with a woman...neither works.

4. Never miss a good chance to shut up.

5. Always drink upstream from the herd.

6. If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.

7. The quickest way to double your money is to fold it and put it back
in your pocket.

8. There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading. The few
who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric
fence and find out for themselves.

9. Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad
judgment.

10. If you're riding' ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and
then to make sure it's still there.

11. Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier'n puttin' it back.

12. After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started
roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral:
When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.

ABOUT GROWING OLDER...

First ~ Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your
age and start bragging about it.

Second ~ The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line
for.

Third ~ Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people
to know "why" I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some
of the roads weren't paved.

Fourth ~ When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to youth,
think of Algebra.

Fifth ~ You know you are getting old when everything either dries up or
leaks.

Sixth ~ I don't know how I got over the hill without getting to the top.

Seventh ~ One of the many things no one tells you about aging is that it
is such a nice change from being young.

Eighth ~ One must wait until evening to see how splendid the day has been.

Ninth ~ Being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable.

Tenth ~ Long ago when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks, it was
called witchcraft. Today it's called golf

And finally ~ If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything
to laugh at when you are old

"Claws"

"Claws": "'Claws'
Friday, May 26, 2006

He'd make a nifty sci-fi horror flick lead character: a colossal spiny 'monster' crawls from the deep to take revenge on humans for thousands of years of culinary torture. He's a 10-legged arthropod with a bad attitude and nasty claws -- and he's looking for you! Meet Homarus americanus, the lobster. The Oregon Coast Aquarium's newest exhibit explores the adaptation and remarkable diversity of crabs, lobsters, shrimp, barnacles, isopods and copepods (these last two are the smaller crustaceans mostly eaten by large fish and whales). The wide variety of crustaceans offers plenty to see and do at the aquarium. Interactive displays will explain movement, claw strength and how shrimp 'see.' Others talk about growth, the molting cycle and the uses of the exoskeleton. Colorful graphics and audiovisual media will help visitors understand the importance of these invertebrates to humans -- crabbing is an especially important industry in Newport -- and to the marine food chain. Opening-day events include crafts, face-painting, a live remote broadcast by Radio Disney and crab-dance lessons. Opens 9 a.m. Saturday, through summer 2007, during aquarium hours of 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily (through Labor Day), 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Road, Newport; $7-$12; www.aquarium.org, 541-867-3474.

-- Rosemarie Stein"

NewsGator Online

NewsGator Online: "Thomas Berger
5/26/2006 2:01:17 AM
'Why do writers write? Because it isn't there.'"

Made in America - Continuing Education - MSN Encarta:

Attention to detail is a hallmark of manufacturing in the United States. And it is with this in mind that we offer you the chance to test your detailed knowledge of the history of U.S. industry. If you know, for instance, that Henry Ford did NOT start the Ford Modeling Agency, that's a good start. But what else do you know?

Thursday, May 25, 2006

Is there an issue he

Is there an issue here?

I’ve been thinking about the people coming in the northwest side of the park from the construction going on over there. Its been a long time since there has been a Neighborhood Watch meeting. This intrusion is in the very same area that we had the 7 robberies a few years ago.

Do you think we ought to have a community meeting or at least a Neighborhood Watch Block Captain meeting to discuss a strategy to deal with this problem before it escalates into a security issue?

I’m thinking it couldn’t hurt. What do you think?
Good grief, what is that line made of?
(Meeting June 1st...LVH's Club House)


Mark your calendars for June 1st at 9AM, to come hear our Longview Hills residents Jeannnie & Tom Roederer talking at the Longview Hills Fishing Club Meeting about bears that live in our local area and the very important information they have to pass on to us. Eveyone is welcomed to come listen to the infomation our experts have to pass on to us, they have already given talks at two other locations in the Newport/Walport area.Posted by Picasa

7:00p -9:00p Pinochle.........Longview Club House tonight!

If you like to play come on by and have some great fellowship, if you just want to watch or learn be at the club house at 7PM.........enjoy!

BEV

Bev Garvey

In an email from Dick Garvey...

Bev will be home from the hospital today with a new knee to match the one she got six years ago. She is doing fine, but it will be a while before she'll be out and about. She has a big bell by her bed so she can ring for her servant to come running.

We wish her well and are thinking good thoughts.
Do you think there is enough for all of us...........but we must share!
Newport News-Times: Oregon Coast Aquarium to open 'Claws':

The Oregon Coast Aquarium opens a new exhibit, 'Claws,' Saturday, May 27, over Memorial Day weekend. 'Claws' will explore the adaptations and remarkable diversity of crabs, lobsters, shrimp, isopods and copepods.

Were Home

We’re Home..

We arrived home last night at 9:30.    Twelve hour drive again. Gas at its highest was $3.45 in the bay  area. The cheapest $3.04 in Philomouth. We expect to drag around the house for a few days recovering from the trip. I know a lot of you have called to ask about a lot of things. Here are some of the answers I have.

  1. There are reports of strangers entering the park on Deer lane and taking off real quick when cars come around. This is taking place on the end of Deer lane by Shirley Parson’s home. We need to raise everyone’s interest in this especially any folks on neighborhood watch patrol. If you see anything suspicious do not confront the person (s)  call the Newport Police and report them. Meanwhile, it has been suggested we move a Neighborhood Watch sign from the trail by Charles Burke’s home and put it down by the Deer Lane trail where this activity is happening.  Dave Guhier (ass’t Mgr) will probably be more than happy to do that if someone asks him sweetly. Before that though Larry must be appraised of what is going on. In addition the Block Captain Coordinator, Barbara Parks should be told about this and all the Block Captains in the park need to be told about this problem. Also a suggestion that a sign be posted in the same area that this is private property. If you are a block captian give Barb a call. The person with the most knowledge about what is going on is Shirley Parsons.


  1. Regarding buying or ordering gate openers... Donna Davi is the person to contact. I have no say in the matter.

Most of the other calls we have just erased due to them being dated but we invite you all to call again now that we are home. We won’t be doing much for a few days though, as we got ourselves pretty darn tired down south.

RT

Wednesday, May 24, 2006



"WEDNESDAY AND TIME FOR POOL AT THE LVH'S CLUB HOUSE"

Starts at 7P.M., bring your pool stick or if you don't have one there are many for use at the club house, always room for more to join in. Ladies you are also welcomed anytime......if anyone would like to learn or just watch the fun, come on by the Longview Hills Club House at 7pm tonight. Enjoy!!

"THE BEAUTY OF THE AREA WE LIVE AROUND"

(To enlarge click on picture and then arrow back for next picture)

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NewsGator Online


NewsGator Online
: "Martin Mull5/24/2006 1:44:52 AM?[Quotes of the Day] 'The trouble with jogging is that the ice falls out of your glass.'"

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

re:PDX - Portland Oregon Real Estate ? Moving? Consider the Cost (of Living, that is)

re:PDX - Portland Oregon Real Estate ? Moving? Consider the Cost (of Living, that is): "Climate. Lifestyle. Environment. Livability. All reasons cited for what attracts people to the Portland metro area. Is affordability an issue, too? Depends on where you come from.
I recently came across an interesting Cost of Living Calculator provided by Bankrate.com. You can use this calculator to compare the cost of living between U.S. cities.
The calculator displays the income required to maintain your current standard of living, along with the percentage difference between the two cities. The calculation takes into account dozens of items in six broad categories %u2014 groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, health care and miscellaneous goods and services. "
Hacked Bulletin Board cleaned up... Sheeee!

To place an ad from now on you will have to email your ad to Charles or myself ... include pictures if you have them. Sorry for the mess. Thanks for finding the hack.. Got to go RT

Coming Home!

We are coming home tommorow. If all works out we will make it in one day. We did that coming down and saved the cost of a motel. Though it is not as enjoyable you get another tank of gas from the savings. So the trip is a wash compared to taking your time which is probably going to be the old way of doing things.

The economy is like a big balloon. If you sqeueeze it on one side (gas prices) it will pop out everywhere else on the balloon. The only way to adjust to that when you are on a fixed income is to find ways of eliminating other costs (i.e., motel stays). Trouble is eliminating motel stays will either drive there owners out of bussiness thereby increasing the costs of the other motel available lodging or make them reduce their costs by reducing amenities. Across the board all will suffer until we all adjust to a new and different style of living. Things then will proceed until the next ballon squeeze.

Fortunately for Americans, the squeeze often brings new ways and new products to offset the last squeeze. We will be trying out one of those new ways in an effort to help seniors get a leg up on saving some bucks. It's called VONAGE and will help reduce the cost of your telephone bill and allow you to do away with long distance charges.

LINK==> Vonage


I will be looking for ways to help our seniors cope with changes in the 21st century. Whem possible we will try them out and rate them. If you find a good one email it to me. Together we will try to get the most bang for our retirement buck. So don't despair when the economy tries to kick your nest egg fight back by honoring American ingenuity and going for the new way instead of holding on to the past.

Monday, May 22, 2006



CRIBBAGE NIGHT FROM 7 to 9 PM AT THE LVH'S CLUB HOUSE........IF YOU LIKE TO PLAY, PLEASE COME BY OR JUST TO LEARN AND WATCH. GREAT FELLOWSHIP!
Newport News-Times: Newport officials announce new 'Coffee Hour':

The mayor, city council and city manager have announced a new city program entitled 'Coffee Hour with the City.' The event will be hosted by Mayor Bill Bain and City Manager Allen O'Neal. The purpose of the 'coffee hour' is to offer citizens a relaxed environment in which to ask questions of city officials and to learn more about city government. The June 1 hour is designed to kick off and inaugurate the new program by having Bain and City O'Neal respond to questions from citizens about the general operations of City government.


Always can use a little shade once in a while..........even here on the coast.

Sunday, May 21, 2006

We welcome Bill Hanus back home from his stay at the local hospital, Betty told us tonight that he is resting and of course glad to be home. Bill we wish you well and that Betty is a good nurse, call anyone if you need help. Welcome back to the community on the hill Bill.
New item's listed on the

Electroic Bulletin Board

........check them out!

Click on Link City to find the Board.........

OregonLive.com: Everything Oregon

WATCH THIS VIDEO... SUPER! rt

OregonLive.com: Everything Oregon: "Two years to build, six seconds to destroy
Demolition Day: Trojan Nuclear Plant's 499-foot cooling tower crumbled to a pile of rubble, after 2,800 pounds of dynamite imploded the landmark structure."

Saturday, May 20, 2006

Newport News-Times: Guide helps residents get ready for disasters:

By Barton Grover Howe Of the News-Times Fourteen/twelve days until T-Day.

Any day, an earthquake could shake Lincoln City right down to its foundations.
And then a tsunami could sweep half the debris - and citizens - out to sea.
And if that doesn't get you, a snowstorm could bury the county as it did in 1950. Or a windstorm could pummel the coast at it did in 1962. And 1981. And 1996.
And then of course there's the area's long-term history of forest fires ...

gate openers

In an email from Ben Davi he said....



Ron.

I've posted notices that I'm ordering the first batch of remotes on tues. Maybe you could put it on the web. Deadline for checks is Mon. evening around 6PM.

NOVA Online/Pyramids/Khufu/Enter Here

LOOK AT THIS! RT

NOVA Online/Pyramids/Khufu/Enter Here: "First, choose your mode of exploration. We encourage you to download the QuickTime plugin so you can take part in
this incredible journey. It'll be worth the effort!
"

50+

Donna Davi reports sales of gate openers stand at 55 or so now.

Bill Hanus

Long time friend and resident Bill Hanus is recovering from a recent operation in the hospital. He cannot have visitors and we are hoping you will join us in thinking good thoughts for his speedy recovery.

Bill is a world renowned author who has spent a lifetime writing for outdoor magazines such as Field and Stream. His expertise is in game birds. Long ago he became an artisan for building very special, custom shotguns which he does today. You can view his website on the internet by doing a simple google search for Bill Hanus.

Friday, May 19, 2006

NewsGator Online


NewsGator Online
: "A. A. Milne5/18/2006 2:12:28 AM?[Quotes of the Day] 'One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries.'"

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NewsGator Online
: "Aesop5/19/2006 6:12:28 AM?[Quotes of the Day] 'We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.'"

BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Final genome 'chapter' published

BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Final genome 'chapter' published: "Scientists have formally published a detailed analysis of the DNA sequence found on chromosome one - marking the completion of the Human Genome Project"

Thursday, May 18, 2006

California Saga...

Here we are still in California. Still working at Lori's. Jacky is burried unpacking the guest room while I am taping walls and windows for painting. Yesterday we replaced a ceiling chandelier in the dining area. Today I put the light bulbs in. The globes are all a dark orange. When we lit it up tonight it turned everything a real warm orange color with the light coming out of the globes forming a white rose on the ceiling. Tommorow I will get an X-10 dimmer switch for it.

Today ended with Jacky helping me paint the dining room. It's a light brown earth tone. Jacky says it's a kind of yellow brown. Tommorow I will finish taping the kitchen and it will be an unusal paint job with 3 different colors involved. Each of the colors are right next to each other on the color swatch. The brown we painted the dining area is the lightest of the 4 colors.

Yesterday I ran out of Afrin so after dinner I went to WalMart in Milpitas and I had a list of essentials from the boss to get such as cookies for instance. If you ever need to remember why you moved to Oregon I suggest this trip for you. After a drive on 2 freeways with a bunch of crazed people willing to risk life and limb just to get home for 1 more day I arrived intact at Wal Mart. Actually, that is not quite the truth. WalMart is right smack against the 880 freeway But.... (there is always a but) There is no on or off ramp that will take you to WalMart off the 880. After circling Wal Mart for 1/2 an hour. I decided to take the 237 back to Lori's As soon as I got on it wham,, here is an off ramp that will take me there..... Missed the damn thing. Next off ramp... I take it turn right to where I expect WalMart will be. Both sides of the road fenced... No turn arounds.. 2 miles later I am next to a wild life refuge, sewer disposal plant and the dump..... Finally turned around at the dump which is as high as the cliffs at the Yaquina light house. Backtracking to the 237 go the opposite direction, whatever that is, I have no idea. Get off at the next off ramp and I am here. I have gone what should have been 5 miles and it has taken an hour....But, I know where the dump is now. The first thing you notice on this new road is it is now wall to wall cars. Are we having fun yet?

This is not Walmart it is Mega WalMart with Mega parking lot and gobs of people. I get a break and find a parking spot. Half way to the front door I remember the shopping list is still in the car. Back to the car.

Inside the store I actually have the feeling the whole thing is about to collapse because it is a Tower of Babel. There are hundreds of conversations going on in languages from all over the world. Here is an Indian family .. there Spanish, Chinese, or Korean, Japanese ( I know that when I hear it).

The aisles are packed. Children hunt in packs running up and down the aisles, screaming and laughing. Little ones howl their displeasure at refusal of the latest bauble their parents snatch from them. People jammed into every aisle.. baskets impede progress everywhere. Clerks are missing from all over the store.. They must be hiding. The intercom contantly calling for help in some department. Finally I see a bag of cookies and I snag the Afrin I came for. I stand in line for a long time and finally I am out and free. Back on the freeway.. I have become crazed and willing to risk life and limb .....everything to just get home for 1 more day.
May 19,2006

“THE BEARS ARE AWAKE AND HERE”



It's that time of year. The Bears are out of hibernation and looking for an easy and free meal. Longview Hills is surrounded by' excellent bear habitat and bears have been known to visit our community. The only reason a bear will visit you is FOOD. They are opportunists and will take a meal anywhere; including your garbage can left out the night before collection day.

Oregon Fish and Wildlife strongly recommends that you Do NOT put your garbage cans out until the morning of the pickup. Bears have a very acute sense of smell and can even smell from over 1/4 of a mile away.. If you put them out the night before you are inviting a bear to dinner. . Bears are most active in early morning or at night. Hence it is best to put your garbage cans out the morning of pickup. Already this year Longview Hills residents are being visited by either raccoons or bear. One attracts the other. DON"T invite a Bear to modify it's natural habits. Remember A FED BEAR IS A DEAD BEAR.

If you see or come across any bears, PLEASE contact Tammy Wagner with the Oregon Fish and Wildlife at 867-0300 ext #255. This number is good day or night. If she is not there, leave a message.

NOTICE:

THIS COMING SATURDAYS BREAKFAST HAS BEEN CANCELLED, NOT ENOUGH RESIDENTS SIGNED UP .......TO MANY AWAY ON VACATIONS THIS TIME OF YEAR.......WATCH NOTICE FOR NEXT BREAKFAST.......ALWAYS GREAT FOOD AND A LOT OF IT.

THIS WAS MIDGE'S FIRST TIME TO HAVE HER TEAM PREPARE THE MEAL....BUT THERE WILL ALWAYS BE ANOTHER TIME........THANKS ANYWAY MIDGE.
"NEW GATE AREA"




Longview Hills New entry and exit gate area is about finish and what a great improvement this will be. We thank managment and the owners for getting this done, all improvements are always a plus for our community. If you haven't got the new code for the key pad, then contact the managers office. Also the new remotes are for sale by the Social Club and there is a notice on the doors at the Club House about them and where to pay if you wish to have one.
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Newport News-Times: Helicopter tours offer view from above:

By Barton Grover Howe Of the News-Times
Drew Rieseck gets some photos of her property in Yachats on Saturday, May 13, during a flight with U.S. Helicopters, a new business operating out of the Newport Airport.

(Photo by Barton Grover Howe)



Time for a nap..........wouldn't you say?

"PINOCHLE NIGHT.........LVH'S CLUB HOUSE"


Once again it's that time of the week to gather a the Club House tonight from 7P.M. to 9P.M. to play the fun game of Pinochle.....if you would like to learn, stop by or just come by and watch. Enjoy the evening!

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Will Rogers Quotes - The Quotations Page:
"I'm not a real movie star. I've still got the same wife I started out with twenty-eight years ago.
Will Rogers
Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip.
Will Rogers
Nothing you can't spell will ever work.
Will Rogers
On account of being a democracy and run by the people, we are the only nation in the world that has to keep a government four years, no matter what it does.
Will Rogers
Our constitution protects aliens, drunks and U.S. Senators.
Will Rogers
Politics is applesauce.
Will Rogers
"TIME FOR POOL AT THE CLUB HOUSE"

Bring you sticks and sharp eyes for a night of pool playing starting at 7P.M. till (?). So if you enjoy the game of pool just show up, there are sticks available at the LVH's Club House. Even those who like to watch are welcomed. Have Fun!!
LARRY HENSON HAS A NEW BLOG... HERE IS THE LINK..

Larry Henson's Blog

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Monday, May 15, 2006

Marlyn Kalar

Marlyn is spending the night in the hospital tonight.. Blaine expects her home tommorow. We are holding good thoughts and wish her a speedy recovery.

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Sunday, May 14, 2006

"MOTHER'S DAY DINNER AT LVH'S"




Today at the Longview Hills Club House many enjoyed a wonderful caterered meal to celebrate Mothers Day, we even had a few Mother/Daughter's attending today. The food was great and even the weather was beautiful. Hope those who attended enjoyed youself and you had enough to eat. Once again a Very Happy Mothers Day to the ladies here on the hill and we thank those who could attend.
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QUOTATIONS FOR MOTHERS DAY.......
"All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother." -- Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
"God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers." -- Jewish proverb
"Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother." -- Lin Yutang
"The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness." -- Honore' de Balzac (1799-1850)
"My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her." -- George Washington (1732-1799)
"By and large, mothers and housewives are the only workers who do not have regular time off. They are the great vacationless class." -- Anne Morrow Lindbergh (1907- )
"The mother's heart is the child's schoolroom." -- Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887)
"Youth fades; love droops, the leaves of friendship fall; A mother's secret hope outlives them all." -- Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894)
"I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life." -- Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
"The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother." --Author Unknown

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DAN DE CARBONELStatesman Journal
May 14, 2006
Betty Van Meter met some of her ancestors for the first time Saturday.'Oh, he worked in a saloon!' she said as she and Tammy Parent found the name George Washington Thomas on a U.S. Census sheet from the 1800s.He was Van Meter's grandfathe"