***GOOD LUCK, AND BEST WISHES MIKE & HIEDI***

PERSONAL & PROPAGANDA:

I awoke this morning at 5am and after 9+ hours of sleep I awoke to a 2+, the 2+ because I didn't sleep really well so I took my am pills at 6:30am. I spoke with sister Danni yesterday and she told me that nephew-in-law Mike Shostek got a new GOOD job in North Dakota, and he and Heidi would be moving. I still need to contact Brother Buddy Nissing or his son Wade because Buddy did mention his wife Judy was hospitalized and I really wish I had found out more. Please add her to your prayers. We received our Voter's notice from the County and found out we are no longer in Congressman Blumenhauer's district, but in Congressman Schrader's. I still need to see if there is a hobby store around here to find a “Shadow Box” because Mike J. didn't make the retiree meeting and I forgot to ask him about it at the Union meeting. I did leave a M.S. Packet at the front desk at the Hall with Charise. I also received a notice of “opportunities” to get into the “BULL SESSION” dinner and program, I did call Jim Moss, to see if the cost for the “union members” is the same as last year, I had to leave him a message so I will try to email Ed Ellis, I never did receive a donation notice from last year for my taxes. Judi did also organize our 2011 tax stuff, and I need to get to work on that for our accountant.

I also received an email from Brother/Uncle, Hank Burgess and he had actually reviewed my Mehrens/Monahan blog, and was quite impressed and reiterated that it was the Wallace side of the family that was from Tuam.

I am really looking forward to our A.O.H. Meeting Tommorrow night, I just hope the weather cooperates. I did put the “WALLY'S WALKERS” link on my Mehrens/Monahan blog also.

I also forgot to remember to let everyone know about Brother Don Getman and the annual M.D. Poker fundraiser; April 1st up by the inn at the mountain. He did ask that I get the word out and invite any that might be interested. If you are interested and can make it give either Don or me a call.

I will put the prayers I have been posting again right here up front, and thank you all for Rhyon and Christopher and now cousin Amy.

“Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen.”

FOR THE AUNT DORIS MONAHAN AND AND THE MCGUIGAN FAMIES, while I couldn't make the Mcguigan funeral brother Mike did tell me it was packed!

Prayer to St. Jude for Eternal Life

You are my solace, St. Jude, in the face of loss and sorrow. I pray that you will guide my heart away from the darkness of fear and into the light of Christ. May the hope that St. Jude keeps alive in my heart be a source of comfort to all those who grieve. For in that hope, we know God's mercy, and we trust God's promise of eternal life. My soul longs for the fullness of life, which is only to be revealed when I meet my Maker in heaven. Stay by my side, St. Jude, so that my soul will always know the power of your healing love. Amen.

**** My daily prayer, is to Mary Mother of God…..”O Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear our prayer. As your children we implore your intercession with Jesus your Son. Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place before you today. For sister Danni, nephew Steve, sister Clare, cousin Mick, uncle Hank, nephew Aaron, Kelly's brother, Brother Bruce Temple; good friend and brother Jeff Lyles, brother Buddy Nissing's wife Judy and their speedy recoveries, good friends Ron Wyden, Shelly Nelson, Pat O'baby, the families of aunt Doris Monahan, and Leo McGuigan, and those who are having health issues; protecting Christopher, Rhyon and Amy and all in need. We are comforted in knowing your heart is ever open to those who ask for your prayer. We trust to your care and intercession, those whom we love and who are sick or lonely or hurting. Help ALL of us, to bear our burdens in this life until we may share eternal life and peace with God forever, Amen.”

KAISER – M.S. REPORT:

MY B.P. TODAY IS 139/83/60 at 11:45am, better than the last few day's, but I think that is because I got a good sleep last night. My appointment with my neurologist went well and he changed some of my medications and he scheduled a new appointment for March 22nd to see how the new regimen is working.

POLITICAL:

MY POLITICAL REPORT IS UPDATED BECAUSE I HEARD WHAT THE SUNDAY MORNING TALKING HEADS HAD TO SAY AND I STILL NEED TO DO SOME RESEARCH ON IMPORTS AND EXPORTS AND FREE TRADE. WE WILL STILL BE GOING TO THE BLUMENHAUER CAMPAIGN KICK OFF, EVEN THOUGH KURT SCHRADER IS OUR NEW CONGRESSMAN; SO PLEASE MAKE USE OF HIS CAMPAIGN LINK, WE SURE DO NOT NEED “A BUSH'S BRAIN” CANDIDATE REPRESENTING US.

I DID HEAR SOME DISTURBING NEWS ABOUT A BILL PRESIDENT OBAMA SIGNED THAT SOME ARE CALLING ANTI-UNION, BUT UNTIL I GET CONFIRMATION....

THANK YOU PRESIDENT OBAMA; THE EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT, AND THE END OF THE WAR IN IRAQ? BUT WE STILL NEEED THOSE KEYSTONE PIPELINE JOBS, BUT IT APPEARS THE REPUBLICANS STOPPED HIM FROM BEING ABLE TO GET THAT DONE BY PUTTING AN UNREALISTIC TIME FRAME ON HIM TO “GET ALL THE SAFETY ISSUES RESOLVED”, BUT I DO BELIEVE IT WILL BE REVISITED IN HIS SECOND TERM, ESPECIALLY SINCE THE REPUBLICAN'S APPEAR TO BE DOING EVERYTHING THEY CAN TO INSURE HIS RE-ELECTION.

November 17, 2011

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY
H. R. 3094 – Workplace Democracy and Fairness Act
(Rep. Kline, R–MN, and 37 cosponsors)

The Administration opposes H.R. 3094 because it would undermine and delay workers’ ability to exercise their right to choose whether or not to be represented by a union. H.R. 3094 also attacks the freedom of individuals to choose the co-workers with whom they wish to seek representation.

The time will come when Sherrod is going to call me and ask if we have the resources to respond to an attack.
And if my answer has to be “no,” it’ll be too late.
That’s why meeting our goals now is so important – and why I hope you’ll click here, while we still have time, to help us get to $120,000 by February 29th.
I know it’s a little grim to think about, but that’s the worst-case scenario. And by acting now you can make the difference.
Please click here to contribute now. At this very moment D.C. special interests are up with $600,000 in attack ads against Sherrod and have spent more than $3 million to date. It’s starting to pile up.
Thanks,
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Friends of Sherrod Brown

SENATOR MERKLEY THINK'S IT'S TIME FOR A CONSTITUTIONAL AMMENDMENT TO REVERSE THE SUPREME COURTS SELLING OF OUR DEMOCRACY, “CITIZENS UNITED” DECISION, I ABSOLUTELY AGREE !! I ALSO THINK I WILL TRY TO COMPARE SENATOR WYDEN'S VOTING RECORD WITH HIS TO SEE HOW IT STACK'S UP AGAINST WYDEN VS GORDON SMITH?

BUT STILL, RON WYDEN FOR U.S. SENATOR FROM OREGON, but we do need to review your “Free Trade” stand again.

JIM McDERMOTT FOR CONGRESS, BECAUSE WE NEED THE (D'S) TO TAKE BACK THE HOUSE, TO GET HIM AS CHAIRMAN OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE.

KURT SCHRADER FOR U.S. CONGRESS, HE IS NOW MY CONGRESSMAN, HE NOW HAS A COUPLE OF OPPONENT'S; TEA PARTY CANDIDATES? (probably recruited by carl rove) YOU CAN HELP HIM AT www.kurtschrader.com – REMEMBER ROVE WILL HAVE UNLIMITED FUNDS, THANKS TO THAT BUSH SUPREME COURT DECISION.

THE EARL BLUMENHAUER FOR CONGRESS, CAMPAIGN KICK OFF IS FEBRUARY 23RD; I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.

JAY INSLEE FOR GOVERNOR OF WASHINGTON !

CHARLIE HALES FOR MAYOR OF PORTLAND, HE DID A GREAT JOB AT THE N.W.O.L.C. BOARD MEETING !

MARY NOLAN FOR PORTLAND CITY COUNCIL.

STEVE NOVICK FOR PORTLAND CITY COUNCIL !

GOOD LUCK MARTHA SCHRADER ON YOUR RUN FOR THE CLACKAMAS COUNTY COMMISSION. SHE CAN BE HELPED AT www.C-esys.com/marthaschrader/donationaspx !

GOOD LUCK DAVE HUNT FOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY CHAIR.

WE ALSO FOUND OUT WE ARE NOW IN ROD MONROE'S OREGON SENATE DISTRICT.

GOOD LUCK “IRON” MIKE SCHAUFFLER, AND I AM SO HAPPY YOU WILL SOON BE OUR STATE REPRESENTATIVE, (I THINK).

MY MOST IMPORTANT SECTION STILL:

YELLOW RIBBON SECTION:

HERE IS A PROGRAM THAT IS ALSO LOOKING FOR HELP ! I AM STARTING TO RUN SHORT OF YELLOW RIBBON !!

http://www.lbeh.org/

Don't forget to say THANK YOU, to all those servicemen and women who have served or are serving.

NEPHEW RHYON IS BACK FROM AFGHANISTAN, AND NEPHEW CHRISTOPHER IS BACK ON BASE; BUT NOW WE HAVE COUSIN AMY PAHUT TO WORRY ABOUT) THE PRESIDENT DID SAY THE WAR IN IRAQ IS OVER. But a prayer a day from all my readers would still make me feel better.

LETS BRING THE REST HOME, NOW !!

Joining Forces: As part of the Obama Administration's commitment to America's military families, the First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden launched their Joining Forces initiative, which will bring together all sectors of American society to lend a hand to military families, I have seen a few of their adds and they were very well done.

If you are flying the American Flag, please keep flying it until ALL our Troops return home, soon I hope as I am running out of yellow ribbon, and my flag is getting pretty faded.

At the 11th Hour, on the 11th Day, of the 11th Month a cease fire was signed to end the war to end all wars in 1918. How's that worked out so far ?

I DID MOVE MY AOH REPORT OVER TO THE MONAHAN/MEHRENS BLOG, MEETING TOMMORROW NIGHT AT KELL'S DOWNTOWN.

SPORTS:

I STILL HAVE TO TRY TO CATCH UP WITH MICHAEL ROSS TO SEE WHEN/IF HIS SPRING BASEBALL STARTS.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS & CHARITIES:

The American Rights at Work still needs help; now more than ever. We must not take our eye off that MAIN issue, The President?, and our two Senators haven't; E.F.C.A. And based on what I have been seeing and hearing, the Republicans have Organized Labor directly in their cross hairs at least for the next 2 years.

THE LOCAL 290 “DON SALEE” MEMBER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND YOU CAN EVEN MAKE A DONATION THROUGH THE U.A. CREDIT UNION, I WONDER IF I WON THE BLANKET FRIDAY NIGHT?

UNION REPORT:

THE UNION MEETING THIS MONTH WAS FABULOUS, EXCELLENT JOB BY PRESIDENT PORTER AND AL, 300 +- MEMBERS; AND I BELIEVE THEY CHOSE THE RIGHT ONE OF THE MANY OPTIONS.

IT IS THE POLITICAL SEASON SO I WOULD AGAIN ENCOURAGE ALL YOU POLITICO'S TO GET A UNION BUG ON YOUR “PRINTED MATERIAL”, I PREFER HOLLYWOOD IMPRESS BECAUSE THEY HAVE “ALWAY'S” MET MY NEEDS, I AM ALSO GOING TO TRY TO MAKE THE CPBT E-BD TOMORROW AND I WILL SUGGEST THEIR ORGANIZING COMMITTEE GET SOME “RAT PATROL” BUTTONS.

FAMILY REPORT:

CONGRATULATIONS NEPHEW in-law, MIKE SHOSTEK ON YOUR NEW JOB, BUT WE WILL ALL HATE TO SEE YOU AND HEIDI MOVE.

I AM STILL TALLYING UP THE MEHRENS FAMILY NUMBERS IN THE U.A., I AM STILL MISSING STEVE AND STEVIE ARNOTT'S AND JASON JACQUES BUT WE ARE WELL OVER 3 CENTURIES SO FAR. :-)

IT STILL APPEARS I AM THE ONLY “FOLLOWER” ON MY MEHRENS/MONAHAN BLOG?

BOBBIE, MY BLOG IS 5 PAGES AND 2,000+- WORDS.