****MAY DAY RALLY/MARCH TOMORROW DOWNTOWN****

APRIL 30, 2012

PERSONAL & PROPAGANDA:

I awoke this morning at 7am to a 2+ after 9+ hours of sleep and took my pills at 7:15am. I awoke to just a 2+ because I had a nasty dream again last night, more murder and mayhem and a big thirst, and I was pretty tired from our trip to S.M. yesterday celebrating Mr. Mike Botkin's Birthday; so I laid back down until after 9am. Judi is trying to help me unscramble the blog today so wish me luck.  I am working and posting from my new computer in my office :-).  I also STILL need an electrician, as apparently we have a bad circuit here in the house.

I will put the prayers I have been posting again right here up front, especially for sister Danni; and thank you all for Rhyon, 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.”

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, aunt and uncle Dorthy and Hank, nephew Aaron, Kelly's brother, Brother Bruce Temple; good friend and brother Jeff Lyles, brother Buddy Nissing's wife Judy, Brother Jimmy Walters, Brother Bill Edens, brother in law Eric's mother and their speedy recoveries, good friends Ron Wyden, Pat O'baby, the families of brother Charlie Miles and brother Jay Myron 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 142/90/56 at 8:50am. Still waiting to hear from Kaiser on my bed !

POLITICAL:

THANK YOU SENATOR MERKLEY FOR SIGNING ON TO THAT REQUEST TO PRESIDENT OBAMA TO BRING OUT TROOPS HOME !

AND, THANK YOU SENATOR MERKLEY AND CONGRESSMAN DEFAZIO, THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!!

Putting Americans to Work in American Forests In 2009, Jeff fought hard for funding for jobs in Oregon's forests as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, to put unemployed Oregonians to work thinning our overgrown, choked second-growth forests. However, the companies hired to do the work evaded federal law to import cheap foreign workers, advertising for the jobs far from where the work was being done, then declaring there were no eligible Americans to do the work. When Jeff learned about this outrage, he demanded answers from the Department of Labor, and recently partnered with Congressman Peter Defazio to introduce a bill that will fill the holes in the H-2B visa program so incidents like this one never happen again. The bill will force companies to work with the state's employment department to ensure there really are no Americans available before visas are granted. No one can say with a straight face there were not Oregonians ready and willing to work in the forests in 2009 and 2010.

My political report will still include MY reasoning.

RON WYDEN FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM OREGON; I have considered him a personal friend for a few decades and his stands taken for us retiree's, woman’s right's; and joining with President Obama and supporting the Keystone pipeline, also putting the onus for getting our state forestry payment's back right in the pocket of congressman Greg Walden and the house of representatives! But I must also say I am very disapointed in both him and Governor John on their stand on that NEW LNG proposal at the coast, we need THOSE good job's also.

www.standtallforamerica.com !

KURT SCHRADER FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS ! He is now OUR new congressman and his support for our military and his effectiveness in congress so far has brought the wrath of “bush's brain” carl rove and the tea party republican's tells he must be VERY effective. N.W.O.L.C. Will be doing a breakfast with the congressman on May 1^st at Westmoreland Union Manor, contact them if you can make it, he needs to know Labor is 100% supportive.

www.kurtschrader.com,

EARL BLUMENHAUER FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS ! I have known, and been his constituent since his entry into Congress, least until this year, and his service to his constituency, and the State of Oregon; IS exemplary !

JUDY SHIPRACK FOR MULTNOMAH COUNTY COMMISSIONER ! I have known Judy for over 30 years and I know her priorities and concerns for the County and her stamina under the attack's by that “rag” W.W.

www.judyshiprack.com !

CHARLIE HALES FOR PORTLAND MAYOR ! I met Charlie when he was on the Portland City Council and I was still living and working in Portland. His door was always open to the concern's of any Portlander, and while I can not think of any disagreement's I might have had with him during his tenure; I do know I would have been able to reach him with them, and that Oregonian endorsement was absolutely right on, but it did appear to me that rag W.W. did do a real attack on you and the Oregonian did blow the endorsement for Mary Nolan.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS & CHARITIES:

I STILL NEED TO UPDATE MY “RAT PATROL” BLOG, SOON ALSO.

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.

Hey everyone, on June 16^th in Seattle at Greenlake, cousin Denise Hutzenbieler's Epilepsy Walk Team “Epilepsy Slayers” will be walking and raising funds for the eradication of this terrible disease. You can help by joining her team or even with just a donation, PLEASE DO, see the link below !

The Local 290 “DON SALEE” Member Assistance Program; and you can even make a donation through the U.A. Credit Union, and we will be doing a “BULL SESSION” drawing at the Union meeting's to help raise $ for them and I have sent in my 1^st installment for me, and I sure hope we get some good weather so I can actually attend with an official, established handicap.

UNION REPORT:

TOMORROW IS MAY DAY, RALLY & MARCH DOWNTOWN AT 3:30PM !

I DID THINK 290 COULD HAVE DONE BETTER ON THE REQUEST FOR DENISE 
HUTZENBIELER, http://www.epilepsynw.org/ ; AND I WISH THE PACWEST REPORT WOULD HAVE INCLUDED SOME OF THE LOCAL RACES. 
 
We still to remember Brother Jimmy Walters, Brother Bill Edens (who looked pretty good at the retiree meeting) are recovering from vascular surgery and Brother Jim Zettlow who is fighting Mesothelioma, so please add them to your prayers for a speedy and successful recoveries.
It is the political season and I would encourage all you politico's to get a “Union Bug” on your printed material. I personally prefer Hollywood Impress, because they have always met my needs.

FAMILY REPORT:

I SILL NEED TO GET A SURVEY PROGRAM SET UP TO TRACK FIRST NAMES.

I did take my “shadow box” to the Hall and I think? they got it mounted in the archives.

It still appears I am the the only “follower” on my “MEHRENS/MONAHAN” blog?

Bobbie, my blog is 4 Pages and 1,900+-.

****GOD BLESS YOU JILL THORN****

PERSONAL & PROPAGANDA: I awoke this morning at 7:30am to a 3 after 8+ hours of good sleep and took my pills at 7:45am. I awoke to just a 3 because I had took my nasty dream dream pill later last night, and no really nasty dream, just a trek in the desert; and awoke about 11:30pm with a nasty thirst. I emailed my neurologist about that new pill he has me on and that NASTY DREAM, but I haven't heard from him yet. I am working and posting from my new computer in my office :-), but I still need to figure out how to unscramble the posting? I also STILL need an electrician, as apparently we have a bad circuit here in the house. I will put the prayers I have been posting again right here up front, especially for sister Danni; and thank you all for Rhyon, 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.” 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, aunt and uncle Dorthy and Hank, nephew Aaron, Kelly's brother, Brother Bruce Temple; good friend and brother Jeff Lyles, brother Buddy Nissing's wife Judy, Brother Jimmy Walters, Brother Bill Edens, brother in law Eric's mother and their speedy recoveries, good friends Ron Wyden, Pat O'baby, the families of brother Charlie Miles and brother Jay Myron 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. t-Today is 142/90/56 at 8:50am. Still waiting to hear from Kaiser on my bed ! POLITICAL: THANK YOU SENATOR MERKLEY FOR SIGNING ON TO THAT REQUEST TO PRESIDENT OBAMA TO BRING OUT TROOPS HOME ! AND, THANK YOU SENATOR MERKLEY AND CONGRESSMAN DEFAZIO, THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!! Putting Americans to Work in American Forests In 2009, Jeff fought hard for funding for jobs in Oregon's forests as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, to put unemployed Oregonians to work thinning our overgrown, choked second-growth forests. However, the companies hired to do the work evaded federal law to import cheap foreign workers, advertising for the jobs far from where the work was being done, then declaring there were no eligible Americans to do the work. When Jeff learned about this outrage, he demanded answers from the Department of Labor, and recently partnered with Congressman Peter Defazio to introduce a bill that will fill the holes in the H-2B visa program so incidents like this one never happen again. The bill will force companies to work with the state's employment department to ensure there really are no Americans available before visas are granted. No one can say with a straight face there were not Oregonians ready and willing to work in the forests in 2009 and 2010. My political report will still include MY reasoning. RON WYDEN FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM OREGON; I have considered him a personal friend for a few decades and his stands taken for us retiree's, woman’s right's; and joining with President Obama and supporting the Keystone pipeline, also putting the onus for getting our state forestry payment's back right in the pocket of congressman Greg Walden and the house of representatives! But I must also say I am very disappointed in both him and Governor John on their stand on that NEW LNG proposal at the coast, we need THOSE good job's also. www.standtallforamerica.com ! KURT SCHRADER FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS ! He is now OUR new congressman and his support for our military and his effectiveness in congress so far has brought the wrath of “bush's brain” carl rove and the tea party republican's tells he must be VERY effective. N.W.O.L.C. Will be doing a breakfast with the congressman on May 1st at Westmoreland Union Manor, contact them if you can make it, he needs to know Labor is 100% supportive. www.kurtschrader.com, EARL BLUMENHAUER FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS ! I have known, and been his constituent since his entry into Congress, least until this year, and his service to his constituency, and the State of Oregon; IS exemplary ! JUDY SHIPRACK FOR MULTNOMAH COUNTY COMMISSIONER ! I have known Judy for over 30 years and I know her priorities and concerns for the County and her stamina under the attack's by that “rag” W.W. www.judyshiprack.com ! CHARLIE HALES FOR PORTLAND MAYOR ! I met Charlie when he was on the Portland City Council and I was still living and working in Portland. His door was always open to the concern's of any Portlander, and while I can not think of any disagreement's I might have had with him during his tenure; I do know I would have been able to reach him with them, and that Oregonian endorsement was absolutely right on, but it did appear to me that rag W.W. did do a real attack on you and the Oregonian did blow the endorsement for Mary Nolan. www.facebook.com/CharlieHalesforMayor ! MARY NOLAN FOR PORTLAND CITY COMMISSINONER ! For reasons too numerous to mention! And she was great at our last AOH meeting, and also in her interview with Straight Talk on KGW TV with Laurel Porter, and Charlie is going to need plenty of help on the council. MIKE SCHAUFLER FOR OREGON STATE REPRESENTATIVE, HE WILL BE OUR NEW STATE REPRESENTATIVE, and I think he is making Judi and I TV Stars. MARTHA SCHRADER FOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER ! Because of her STRONG support for Oregon Military Members and their families while she was in the Oregon Legislature, and the fact She WILL be our representative on the Clackamas County Commission. www.C-esys.com/marthaschrader/donationaspx ! JAMIE DAMON, CLACKAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER, POSITION #4 ! Because she is the wife of one of our 290 apprenticeship instructor's and that makes her family as far as I'm concerned. Www.votejamiedamon.com ! BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, because of his support for the Keystone Pipeline and those much needed jobs and MY hope is still alive and... The First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden launched their Joining Forces initiative, MY MOST IMPORTANT SECTION STILL: YELLOW RIBBON SECTION: Here is a program that is also looking for help! I am starting to run out 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 in Southern California; but we now have cousin Amy Pahut to worry about; but 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 (especially after that disaster in Afghanistan) !! 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. SPORTS: I did catch up with nephew Michael Ross and his spring baseball is off to a good start. M.L.B. IS HERE, LET'S PLAY BALL! AND WHAT A COME FROM BEHIND WIN BY THE MARINERS LAST NIGHT IN EXTRA INNINGS :-) ! AND I AM GOING TO GET SOME GOLF IN TO PREPARE FOR, hopefully I'll quit falling down; 1) THE 290 TOURNAMENT 2) AN UPCOMING TOURNAMENT NEPHEW DAN TOLD ME ABOUT TO RAISE MONEY FOR VETERAN'S 3) THE BULL SESSION IN SEPTEMBER. COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS & CHARITIES: I STILL NEED TO UPDATE MY “RAT PATROL” BLOG, SOON ALSO. 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. Hey everyone, on June 16th in Seattle at Greenlake, cousin Denise Hutzenbieler's Epilepsy Walk Team “Epilepsy Slayers” will be walking and raising funds for the eradication of this terrible disease. You can help by joining her team or even with just a donation, PLEASE DO, see the link below ! The Local 290 “DON SALEE” Member Assistance Program; and you can even make a donation through the U.A. Credit Union, and we will be doing a “BULL SESSION” drawing at the Union meeting's to help raise $ for them and I have sent in my 1st installment for me, and I sure hope we get some good weather so I can actually attend with an official, established handicap. UNION REPORT: I DID THINK 290 COULD HAVE DONE BETTER ON THE REQUEST FOR DENISE HUTZENBIELER, http://www.epilepsynw.org/ ; AND I WISH THE PACWEST REPORT WOULD HAVE INCLUDED SOME OF THE LOCAL RACES. We still to remember Brother Jimmy Walters, Brother Bill Edens (who looked pretty good at the retiree meeting) are recovering from vascular surgery and Brother Jim Zettlow who is fighting Mesothelioma, so please add them to your prayers for a speedy and successful recoveries. It is the political season and I would encourage all you politico's to get a “Union Bug” on your printed material. I personally prefer Hollywood Impress, because they have always met my needs. FAMILY REPORT: I SILL NEED TO GET A SURVEY PROGRAM SET UP TO TRACK FIRST NAMES. I did take my “shadow box” to the Hall and I think? they got it mounted in the archives. It still appears I am the the only “follower” on my “MEHRENS/MONAHAN” blog? Bobbie, my blog is 4 Pages and 1,900+-.

****NEW BLOG, NEW BLOG WORK STATION****

PERSONAL & PROPAGANDA: I awoke this morning at 7:30am to a 2 after 8+ hours of rough sleep and took my pills at 8am. I awoke to just a 2 because I had a VERY NASTY dream last night, enough so I will be emailing my neurologist about that new pill he has me on. I think it is helping my walking, but I could sure do without the dreams. Also I am working and posting from my new computer in my office :-). I also STILL need an electrician, as apparently we have a bad circuit here in the house. I have completed reading the Woody Guthrie book “Bound for Glory” and I bet you didn't realize he was probably the start of the 99% movement all the way back in the 1930's and 1940's. I will put the prayers I have been posting again right here up front, especially for sister Danni; and thank you all for Rhyon, 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.” 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, aunt and uncle Dorthy and Hank, nephew Aaron, Kelly's brother, Brother Bruce Temple; good friend and brother Jeff Lyles, brother Buddy Nissing's wife Judy, Brother Jimmy Walters, Brother Bill Edens, brother in law Eric's mother and their speedy recoveries, good friends Ron Wyden, Pat O'baby, the families of brother Charlie Miles and brother Jay Myron 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 142/90/56 at 9:15am. Still waiting to hear from Kaiser on my bed ! POLITICAL: THANK YOU SENATOR MERKLEY FOR SIGNING ON TO THAT REQUEST TO PRESIDENT OBAMA TO BRING OUT TROOPS HOME ! AND, THANK YOU SENATOR MERKLEY AND CONGRESSMAN DEFAZIO, THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!! Putting Americans to Work in American Forests In 2009, Jeff fought hard for funding for jobs in Oregon's forests as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, to put unemployed Oregonians to work thinning our overgrown, choked second-growth forests. However, the companies hired to do the work evaded federal law to import cheap foreign workers, advertising for the jobs far from where the work was being done, then declaring there were no eligible Americans to do the work. When Jeff learned about this outrage, he demanded answers from the Department of Labor, and recently partnered with Congressman Peter Defazio to introduce a bill that will fill the holes in the H-2B visa program so incidents like this one never happen again. The bill will force companies to work with the state's employment department to ensure there really are no Americans available before visas are granted. No one can say with a straight face there were not Oregonians ready and willing to work in the forests in 2009 and 2010. My political report will still include MY reasoning. RON WYDEN FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM OREGON; I have considered him a personal friend for a few decades and his stands taken for us retiree's, woman’s right's; and joining with President Obama and supporting the Keystone pipeline, also putting the onus for getting our state forestry payment's back right in the pocket of congressman Greg Walden and the house of representatives! But I must also say I am very disapointed in both him and Governor John on their stand on that NEW LNG proposal at the coast, we need THOSE good job's also. www.standtallforamerica.com ! KURT SCHRADER FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS ! He is now OUR new congressman and his support for our military and his effectiveness in congress so far has brought the wrath of “bush's brain” carl rove and the tea party republican's tells he must be VERY effective. N.W.O.L.C. Will be doing a breakfast with the congressman on May 1st at Westmoreland Union Manor, contact them if you can make it, he needs to know Labor is 100% supportive. www.kurtschrader.com, EARL BLUMENHAUER FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS ! I have known, and been his constituent since his entry into Congress, least until this year, and his service to his constituency, and the State of Oregon; IS exemplary ! JUDY SHIPRACK FOR MULTNOMAH COUNTY COMMISSIONER ! I have known Judy for over 30 years and I know her priorities and concerns for the County and her stamina under the attack's by that “rag” W.W. www.judyshiprack.com ! CHARLIE HALES FOR PORTLAND MAYOR ! I met Charlie when he was on the Portland City Council and I was still living and working in Portland. His door was always open to the concern's of any Portlander, and while I can not think of any disagreement's I might have had with him during his tenure; I do know I would have been able to reach him with them, and that Oregonian endorsement was absolutely right on, but it did appear to me that rag W.W. did do a real attack on you and the Oregonian did blow the endorsement for Mary Nolan. www.facebook.com/CharlieHalesforMayor ! MARY NOLAN FOR PORTLAND CITY COMMISSINONER ! For reasons too numerous to mention! And she was great at our last AOH meeting, and also in her interview with Straight Talk on KGW TV with Laurel Porter, and Charlie is going to need plenty of help on the council. MIKE SCHAUFFLER FOR OREGON STATE REPRESENTATIVE, HE WILL BE OUR NEW STATE REPRESENTATIVE, and I think he is making Judi and I TV Stars. MARTHA SCHRADER FOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER ! Because of her STRONG support for Oregon Military Members and their families while she was in the Oregon Legislature, and the fact She WILL be our representative on the Clackamas County Commission. www.C-esys.com/marthaschrader/donationaspx ! JAMIE DAMON CLACKAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER, POSITION #4 ! Because she is the wife of one of our 290 apprenticeship instructor's and that makes her family as far as I'm concerned. Www.votejamiedamon.com ! BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, because of his support for the Keystone Pipeline and those much needed jobs and MY hope is still alive and... The First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden launched their Joining Forces initiative, MY MOST IMPORTANT SECTION STILL: YELLOW RIBBON SECTION: Here is a program that is also looking for help! I am starting to run out 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 in Southern California; but we now have cousin Amy Pahut to worry about; but 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 (especially after that disaster in Afghanistan) !! 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. SPORTS: I did catch up with nephew Michael Ross and his spring baseball is off to a good start. M.L.B. IS HERE, LET'S PLAY BALL! AND I AM GOING TO GET SOME GOLF IN TO PREPARE FOR, hopefully I'll quit falling down; 1) THE 290 TOURNAMENT 2) AN UPCOMMING TOURNAMENT NEPHEW DAN TOLD ME ABOUT TO RAISE MONEY FOR VETERAN'S 3) THE BULL SESSION IN SEPTEMBER. COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS & CHARITIES: I STILL NEED TO UPDATE MY “RAT PATROL” BLOG, SOON ALSO. 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. Hey everyone, on June 16th in Seattle at Greenlake, cousin Denise Hutzenbieler's Epilepsy Walk Team “Epilepsy Slayers” will be walking and raising funds for the eradication of this terrible disease. You can help by joining her team or even with just a donation, PLEASE DO, see the link below ! The Local 290 “DON SALEE” Member Assistance Program; and you can even make a donation through the U.A. Credit Union, and we will be doing a “BULL SESSION” drawing at the Union meeting's to help raise $ for them and I have sent in my 1st installment for me, and I sure hope we get some good weather so I can actually attend with an official, established handicap. UNION REPORT: I DID THINK 290 COULD HAVE DONE BETTER ON THE REQUEST FOR DENISE HUTZENBIELER, http://www.epilepsynw.org/ ; AND I WISH THE PACWEST REPORT WOULD HAVE INCLUDED SOME OF THE LOCAL RACES. We still to remember Brother Jimmy Walters, Brother Bill Edens (who looked pretty good at the retiree eeting) are recovering from vascular surgery and Brother Jim Zettlow who is fighting Mesothelioma, so please add them to your prayers for a speedy and successful recoveries. It is the political season and I would encourage all you politico's to get a “Union Bug” on your printed material. I personally prefer Hollywood Impress, because they have always met my needs. FAMILY REPORT: I SILL NEED TO GET A SURVEY PROGRAM SET UP TO TRACK FIRST NAMES. I did take my “shadow box” to the Hall and I think? they got it mounted in the archives. It still appears I am the the only “follower” on my “MEHRENS/MONAHAN” blog? Bobbie, my blog is 4 Pages and 1,900+-.

****WOODY GUTHRIE STARTED THE 99% MOVEMENT****

PERSONAL & PROPAGANDA: I awoke this morning at 7am to a 3 after 9+ hours of good sleep and took my pills at 7:15am. If you noticed, I actually did get my blog straightened out; but beware after this post today I will working and posting from my BRAND NEW (rebuilt) COMPUTER from back in the “office”. I also STILL need an electrician, as apparently we have a bad circuit here in the house. I have almost completed reading the Woody Guthrie book “Bound for Glory” and I bet you didn't realize he was probably the start of the 99% movement all the way back in the 1930's and 1940's. I think Arlo is because at the concert we went to just a while back, he expressed his support for it and had a new song along the same lines. I will put the prayers I have been posting again right here up front, especially for sister Danni; and thank you all for Rhyon, 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.” 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, aunt and uncle Dorthy and Hank, nephew Aaron, Kelly's brother, Brother Bruce Temple; good friend and brother Jeff Lyles, brother Buddy Nissing's wife Judy, Brother Jimmy Walters, Brother Bill Edens, brother in law Eric's mother and their speedy recoveries, good friends Ron Wyden, Pat O'baby, the families of brother Charlie Miles and brother Jay Myron 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 142/69/57 at 8am. Still waiting to hear from Kaiser on my bed ! POLITICAL: THANK YOU SENATOR MERKLEY FOR SIGNING ON TO THAT REQUEST TO PRESIDENT OBAMA TO BRING OUT TROOPS HOME ! AND, THANK YOU SENATOR MERKLEY AND CONGRESSMAN DEFAZIO, THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!! Putting Americans to Work in American Forests In 2009, Jeff fought hard for funding for jobs in Oregon's forests as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, to put unemployed Oregonians to work thinning our overgrown, choked second-growth forests. However, the companies hired to do the work evaded federal law to import cheap foreign workers, advertising for the jobs far from where the work was being done, then declaring there were no eligible Americans to do the work. When Jeff learned about this outrage, he demanded answers from the Department of Labor, and recently partnered with Congressman Peter Defazio to introduce a bill that will fill the holes in the H-2B visa program so incidents like this one never happen again. The bill will force companies to work with the state's employment department to ensure there really are no Americans available before visas are granted. No one can say with a straight face there were not Oregonians ready and willing to work in the forests in 2009 and 2010. My political report will still include MY reasoning. RON WYDEN FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM OREGON; I have considered him a personal friend for a few decades and his stands taken for us retiree's, woman’s right's; and joining with President Obama and supporting the Keystone pipeline, also putting the onus for getting state forestry payment's back right in the pocket of congressman Greg Walden and the house of representatives! But I must also say I am very disapointed in both him and Governor John on their stand on that NEW LNG proposal at the coast, we need THOSE good job's also. www.standtallforamerica.com ! KURT SCHRADER FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS ! He is now OUR new congressman and his support for our military and his effectiveness in congress so far has brought the wrath of “bush's brain” carl rove and the tea party republican's tells he must be VERY effective. N.W.O.L.C. Will be doing a breakfast with the congressman on May 1st at Westmoreland Union Manor, contact them if you can make it, he needs to know Labor is 100% supportive. www.kurtschrader.com, EARL BLUMENHAUER FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS ! I have known, and been his constituent since his entry into Congress, least until this year, and his service to his constituency, and the State of Oregon; IS exemplary ! JUDY SHIPRACK FOR MULTNOMAH COUNTY COMMISSIONER ! I have known Judy for over 30 years and I know her priorities and concerns for the County and her stamina under the attack's by that “rag” W.W. www.judyshiprack.com ! CHARLIE HALES FOR PORTLAND MAYOR ! I met Charlie when he was on the Portland City Council and I was still living and working in Portland. His door was always open to the concern's of any Portlander, and while I can not think of any disagreement's I might have had with him during his tenure; I do know I would have been able to reach him with them, and that Oregonian endorsement was absolutely right on, but it did appear to me that rag W.W. did do a real attack on you and the Oregonian did blow the endorsement for Mary Nolan. www.facebook.com/CharlieHalesforMayor ! MARY NOLAN FOR PORTLAND CITY COMMISSINONER ! For reasons too numerous to mention! And she was great at our last AOH meeting, and also in her interview with Straight Talk on KGW TV with Laurel Porter, and Charlie is going to need plenty of help on the council. MIKE SCHAUFFLER FOR OREGON STATE REPRESENTATIVE, HE WILL BE OUR NEW STATE REPRESENTATIVE, and I think he is making Judi and I TV Stars. MARTHA SCHRADER FOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER ! Because of her STRONG support for Oregon Military Members and their families while she was in the Oregon Legislature, and the fact She WILL be our representative on the Clackamas County Commission. www.C-esys.com/marthaschrader/donationaspx ! JAMIE DAMON CLACKAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER, POSITION #4 ! Because she is the wife of one of our 290 apprenticeship instructor's and that makes her family as far as I'm concerned. Www.votejamiedamon.com ! BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, because of his support for the Keystone Pipeline and those much needed jobs and MY hope is still alive and... The First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden launched their Joining Forces initiative, MY MOST IMPORTANT SECTION STILL: YELLOW RIBBON SECTION: Here is a program that is also looking for help! I am starting to run out 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 in Southern California; but we now have cousin Amy Pahut to worry about; but 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 (especially after that disaster in Afghanistan) !! 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. SPORTS: I did catch up with nephew Michael Ross and his spring baseball is off to a good start. M.L.B. IS HERE, LET'S PLAY BALL! AND I AM GOING TO GET SOME GOLF IN TO PREPARE FOR, hopefully I'll quit falling down; 1) THE 290 TOURNAMENT 2) AN UPCOMMING TOURNAMENT NEPHEW DAN TOLD ME ABOUT TO RAISE MONEY FOR VETERAN'S 3) THE BULL SESSION IN SEPTEMBER. COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS & CHARITIES: I STILL NEED TO UPDATE MY “RAT PATROL” BLOG, SOON ALSO. 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. Hey everyone, on June 16th in Seattle at Greenlake, cousin Denise Hutzenbieler's Epilepsy Walk Team “Epilepsy Slayers” will be walking and raising funds for the eradication of this terrible disease. You can help by joining her team or even with just a donation, PLEASE DO, see the link below ! The Local 290 “DON SALEE” Member Assistance Program; and you can even make a donation through the U.A. Credit Union, and we will be doing a “BULL SESSION” drawing at the Union meeting's to help raise $ for them and I have sent in my 1st installment for me, and I sure hope we get some good weather so I can actually attend with an official, established handicap. UNION REPORT: I DID THINK 290 COULD HAVE DONE BETTER ON THE REQUEST FOR DENISE HUTZENBIELER, http://www.epilepsynw.org/ ; AND I WISH THE PACWEST REPORT WOULD HAVE INCLUDED SOME OF THE LOCAL RACES. We still to remember Brother Jimmy Walters, Brother Bill Edens (who looked pretty good at the retiree meeting) are recovering from vascular surgery and Brother Jim Zettlow who is fighting Mesothelioma, so please add them to your prayers for a speedy and successful recoveries. It is the political season and I would encourage all you politico's to get a “Union Bug” on your printed material. I personally prefer Hollywood Impress, because they have always met my needs. FAMILY REPORT: I SILL NEED TO GET A SURVEY PROGRAM SET UP TO TRACK FIRST NAMES. I did take my “shadow box” to the Hall and I think? they got it mounted in the archives. It still appears I am the the only “follower” on my “MEHRENS/MONAHAN” blog? Bobbie, my blog is 4 Pages and 1,900+-.

***MAYBE NEW ISN'T BETTER !****

PERSONAL & PROPAGANDA: I awoke this morning at 7am to a 3 after 9+ hours of good sleep and took my pills at 7:15am, and laid back down until 10am. I was pretty tired from a busy day yesterday. I went to and enjoyed the CPBT E-bd meeting yesterday and did get OUR 4-some signed up and paid for for the 290 golf tournament. I am posting late today even though I missed our OMSN Board meeting today but I did get about an hour of picketing in and took my computer in and should be hearing from them, soon I hope, and I'll head back down to pick it up; maybe finaly finished. I also came home to a sad email from cousin Bobbie as she had to put their family dog “Bella” down yesterday. :-( I also STILL need an electrician, as apparently we have a bad circuit here in the house. I know the blog has been a scrambled mess the last few post's but I will attempt to get it worked out today. I'm not sure if it's blogspot or google, but they are really trying to help me out; yeah right. I will put the prayers I have been posting again right here up front, especially for sister Danni; and thank you all for Rhyon, 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.” 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, aunt and uncle Dorthy and Hank, nephew Aaron, Kelly's brother, Brother Bruce Temple; good friend and brother Jeff Lyles, brother Buddy Nissing's wife Judy, Brother Jimmy Walters, Brother Bill Edens, brother in law Eric's mother and their speedy recoveries, good friends Ron Wyden, Pat O'baby, the families of brother Charlie Miles and brother Jay Myron 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 127/65/57 at 3pm. Still waiting to hear from Kaiser on my bed ! POLITICAL: THANK YOU SENATOR MERKLEY FOR SIGNING ON TO THAT REQUEST TO PRESIDENT OBAMA TO BRING OUT TROOPS HOME ! AND, THANK YOU SENATOR MERKLEY AND CONGRESSMAN DEFAZIO, THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!! Putting Americans to Work in American Forests In 2009, Jeff fought hard for funding for jobs in Oregon's forests as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, to put unemployed Oregonians to work thinning our overgrown, choked second-growth forests. However, the companies hired to do the work evaded federal law to import cheap foreign workers, advertising for the jobs far from where the work was being done, then declaring there were no eligible Americans to do the work. When Jeff learned about this outrage, he demanded answers from the Department of Labor, and recently partnered with Congressman Peter Defazio to introduce a bill that will fill the holes in the H-2B visa program so incidents like this one never happen again. The bill will force companies to work with the state's employment department to ensure there really are no Americans available before visas are granted. No one can say with a straight face there were not Oregonians ready and willing to work in the forests in 2009 and 2010. My political report will still include MY reasoning. RON WYDEN FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM OREGON; I have considered him a personal friend for a few decades and his stands taken for us retiree's, woman’s right's; and joining with President Obama and supporting the Keystone pipeline, also putting the onus for getting our state forestry payment's back right in the pocket of congressman Greg Walden and the house of representatives! But I must also say I am very disapointed in both him and Governor John on their stand on that NEW LNG proposal at the coast, we need THOSE good job's also. www.standtallforamerica.com ! KURT SCHRADER FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS ! He is now OUR new congressman and his support for our military and his effectiveness in congress so far has brought the wrath of “bush's brain” carl rove and the tea party republican's tells he must be VERY effective. N.W.O.L.C. Will be doing a breakfast with the congressman on May 1st at Westmoreland Union Manor, contact them if you can make it, he needs to know Labor is 100% supportive. www.kurtschrader.com, EARL BLUMENHAUER FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS ! I have known, and been his constituent since his entry into Congress, least until this year, and his service to his constituency, and the State of Oregon; IS exemplary ! JUDY SHIPRACK FOR MULTNOMAH COUNTY COMMISSIONER ! I have known Judy for over 30 years and I know her priorities and concerns for the County and her stamina under the attack's by that “rag” W.W. www.judyshiprack.com ! CHARLIE HALES FOR PORTLAND MAYOR ! I met Charlie when he was on the Portland City Council and I was still living and working in Portland. His door was always open to the concern's of any Portlander, and while I can not think of any disagreement's I might have had with him during his tenure; I do know I would have been able to reach him with them, and that Oregonian endorsement was absolutely right on, but it did appear to me that rag W.W. did do a real attack on you and the Oregonian did blow the endorsement for Mary Nolan. www.facebook.com/CharlieHalesforMayor ! MARY NOLAN FOR PORTLAND CITY COMMISSINONER ! For reasons too numerous to mention! And she was great at our last AOH meeting, and also in her interview with Straight Talk on KGW TV with Laurel Porter, and Charlie is going to need plenty of help on the council. MIKE SCHAUFFLER FOR OREGON STATE REPRESENTATIVE, HE WILL BE OUR NEW STATE REPRESENTATIVE, and I think he is making Judi and I TV Stars. MARTHA SCHRADER FOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER ! Because of her STRONG support for Oregon Military Members and their families while she was in the Oregon Legislature, and the fact She WILL be our representative on the Clackamas County Commission. www.C-esys.com/marthaschrader/donationaspx ! JAMIE DAMON CLACKAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER, POSITION #4 ! Because she is the wife of one of our 290 apprenticeship instructor's and that makes her family as far as I'm concerned. Www.votejamiedamon.com ! BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, because of his support for the Keystone Pipeline and those much needed jobs and MY hope is still alive and... The First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden launched their Joining Forces initiative, MY MOST IMPORTANT SECTION STILL: YELLOW RIBBON SECTION: Here is a program that is also looking for help! I am starting to run out 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 in Southern California; but we now have cousin Amy Pahut to worry about; but 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 (especially after that disaster in Afghanistan) !! 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. SPORTS: I did catch up with nephew Michael Ross and his spring baseball is off to a good start. M.L.B. IS HERE, LET'S PLAY BALL! AND I AM GOING TO GET SOME GOLF IN TO PREPARE FOR, hopefully I'll quit falling down; 1) THE 290 TOURNAMENT 2) AN UPCOMMING TOURNAMENT NEPHEW DAN TOLD ME ABOUT TO RAISE MONEY FOR VETERAN'S 3) THE BULL SESSION IN SEPTEMBER. COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS & CHARITIES: I STILL NEED TO UPDATE MY “RAT PATROL” BLOG, SOON ALSO. 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. Hey everyone, on June 16th in Seattle at Greenlake, cousin Denise Hutzenbieler's Epilepsy Walk Team “Epilepsy Slayers” will be walking and raising funds for the eradication of this terrible disease. You can help by joining her team or even with just a donation, PLEASE DO, see the link below ! The Local 290 “DON SALEE” Member Assistance Program; and you can even make a donation through the U.A. Credit Union, and we will be doing a “BULL SESSION” drawing at the Union meeting's to help raise $ for them and I have sent in my 1st installment for me, and I sure hope we get some good weather so I can actually attend with an official, established handicap. UNION REPORT: I DID THINK 290 COULD HAVE DONE BETTER ON THE REQUEST FOR DENISE HUTZENBIELER, http://www.epilepsynw.org/ ; AND I WISH THE PACWEST REPORT WOULD HAVE INCLUDED SOME OF THE LOCAL RACES. We still to remember Brother Jimmy Walters, Brother Bill Edens (who looked pretty good at the retiree meeting) are recovering from vascular surgery and Brother Jim Zettlow who is fighting Mesothelioma, so please add them to your prayers for a speedy and successful recoveries. It is the political season and I would encourage all you politico's to get a “Union Bug” on your printed material. I personally prefer Hollywood Impress, because they have always met my needs. FAMILY REPORT: I SILL NEED TO GET A SURVEY PROGRAM SET UP TO TRACK FIRST NAMES. I did take my “shadow box” to the Hall and I think? they got it mounted in the archives. It still appears I am the the only “follower” on my “MEHRENS/MONAHAN” blog? Bobbie, my blog is 4 Pages and 1,900+-. And I am sorry for your loss; I know how much BELLA meant to you.

****WHEN YOU FALL DOWN; GET BACK UP !! ****

PERSONAL & PROPAGANDA: I awoke this morning at 7am to a 3 after 9+ hours of good sleep and took my pills at 7:15am, and showered and left for the C.P.B.T. E-bd meeting, which is why I am posting so late today. I did get OUR 4-some signed up and paid for for the 290 golf tournament. And while I fell down in the garage before I left, I did get help from 2 of the guy's taking care of my lawn to help me get up and get in the car. THANK YOU, HILLSIDE LANDSCAPE ! I sure hope I can depend on one of our 290 4-some golfer's to be my “Wally Catcher”, because I'm definitely going to need one. I also STILL need an electrician, as apparently we have a bad circuit here in the house. I will put the prayers I have been posting again right here up front, especially for sister Danni; and thank you all for Rhyon, 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.” 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, aunt and uncle Dorthy and Hank, nephew Aaron, Kelly's brother, Brother Bruce Temple; good friend and brother Jeff Lyles, brother Buddy Nissing's wife Judy, Brother Jimmy Walters, Brother Bill Edens, brother in law Eric's mother and their speedy recoveries, good friends Ron Wyden, Pat O'baby, the families of brother Charlie Miles and brother Jay Myron 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 119/71/63 at 4pm. Still waiting to hear from Kaiser on my bed ! POLITICAL: THANK YOU SENATOR MERKLEY FOR SIGNING ON TO THAT REQUEST TO PRESIDENT OBAMA TO BRING OUT TROOPS HOME ! AND, THANK YOU SENATOR MERKLEY AND CONGRESSMAN DEFAZIO, THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!! Putting Americans to Work in American Forests In 2009, Jeff fought hard for funding for jobs in Oregon's forests as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, to put unemployed Oregonians to work thinning our overgrown, choked second-growth forests. However, the companies hired to do the work evaded federal law to import cheap foreign workers, advertising for the jobs far from where the work was being done, then declaring there were no eligible Americans to do the work. When Jeff learned about this outrage, he demanded answers from the Department of Labor, and recently partnered with Congressman Peter Defazio to introduce a bill that will fill the holes in the H-2B visa program so incidents like this one never happen again. The bill will force companies to work with the state's employment department to ensure there really are no Americans available before visas are granted. No one can say with a straight face there were not Oregonians ready and willing to work in the forests in 2009 and 2010. My political report will still include MY reasoning. RON WYDEN FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM OREGON; I have considered him a personal friend for a few decades and his stands taken for us retiree's, woman’s right's; and fighting attempt of the r's to kill the Keystone pipeline, also putting the onus for getting our state forestry payment's back right in the pocket of congressman Greg Walden and the house of representatives! But I must also say I am very disapointed in both him and Governor John on their stand on that NEW LNG proposal at the coast, we need THOSE good job's also. www.standtallforamerica.com ! KURT SCHRADER FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS ! He is now OUR new congressman and his support for our military and his effectiveness in congress so far has brought the wrath of “bush's brain” carl rove and the tea party republican's tells he must be VERY effective. N.W.O.L.C. Will be doing a breakfast with the congressman on May 1st at Westmoreland Union Manor, contact them if you can make it, he needs to know Labor is 100% supportive. www.kurtschrader.com, EARL BLUMENHAUER FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS ! I have known, and been his constituent since his entry into Congress, least until this year, and his service to his constituency, and the State of Oregon; IS exemplary ! JUDY SHIPRACK FOR MULTNOMAH COUNTY COMMISSIONER ! I have known Judy for over 30 years and I know her priorities and concerns for the County and her stamina under the attack's by that “rag” W.W. www.judyshiprack.com ! CHARLIE HALES FOR PORTLAND MAYOR ! I met Charlie when he was on the Portland City Council and I was still living and working in Portland. His door was always open to the concern's of any Portlander, and while I can not think of any disagreement's I might have had with him during his tenure; I do know I would have been able to reach him with them, and that Oregonian endorsement was absolutely right on, but it did appear to me that rag W.W. did do a real attack on you and the Oregonian did blow the endorsement for Mary Nolan. www.facebook.com/CharlieHalesforMayor ! MARY NOLAN FOR PORTLAND CITY COMMISSINONER ! For reasons too numerous to mention! And she was great at our last AOH meeting, and also in her interview with Straight Talk on KGW TV with Laurel Porter, and Charlie is going to need plenty of help on the council. MIKE SCHAUFFLER FOR OREGON STATE REPRESENTATIVE, HE WILL BE OUR NEW STATE REPRESENTATIVE, and I think he is making Judi and I TV Stars starting today. MARTHA SCHRADER FOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER ! Because of her STRONG support for Oregon Military Members and their families while she was in the Oregon Legislature, and the fact She WILL be our representative on the Clackamas County Commission. www.C-esys.com/marthaschrader/donationaspx ! JAMIE DAMON CLACKAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER, POSITION #4 ! Because she is the wife of one of our 290 apprenticeship instructor's and that makes her family as far as I'm concerned. Www.votejamiedamon.com ! BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, because of his support for the Keystone Pipeline and those much needed jobs and MY hope is still alive and... The First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden launched their Joining Forces initiative, MY MOST IMPORTANT SECTION STILL: YELLOW RIBBON SECTION: Here is a program that is also looking for help! I am starting to run out 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 in Southern California; but we now have cousin Amy Pahut to worry about; but 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 (especially after that disaster in Afghanistan) !! 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. SPORTS: I did catch up with nephew Michael Ross and his spring baseball is off to a good start. M.L.B. IS HERE, LET'S PLAY BALL! AND I AM GOING TO GET SOME GOLF IN TO PREPARE FOR, hopefully I'll quit falling down; 1) THE 290 TOURNAMENT 2) AN UPCOMMING TOURNAMENT NEPHEW DAN TOLD ME ABOUT TO RAISE MONEY FOR VETERAN'S 3) THE BULL SESSION IN SEPTEMBER. COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS & CHARITIES: I STILL NEED TO UPDATE MY “RAT PATROL” BLOG, SOON ALSO. 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. Hey everyone, on June 16th in Seattle at Greenlake, cousin Denise Hutzenbieler's Epilepsy Walk Team “Epilepsy Slayers” will be walking and raising funds for the eradication of this terrible disease. You can help by joining her team or even with just a donation, PLEASE DO, see the link below ! The Local 290 “DON SALEE” Member Assistance Program; and you can even make a donation through the U.A. Credit Union, and we will be doing a “BULL SESSION” drawing at the Union meeting's to help raise $ for them and I have sent in my 1st installment for me, and I sure hope we get some good weather so I can actually attend with an official, established handicap. UNION REPORT: THE UNION MEETING, BUT I THOUGHT THEY COULD HAVE DONE BETTER ON THE REQUEST FOR DENISE HUTZENBIELER, http://www.epilepsynw.org/ ; AND I WISH THE PACWEST REPORT WOULD HAVE INCLUDED SOME OF THE LOCAL RACES. We still to remember Brother Jimmy Walters, Brother Bill Edens (who looked pretty good at the retiree meeting) are recovering from vascular surgery and Brother Jim Zettlow who is fighting Mesothelioma, so please add them to your prayers for a speedy and successful recoveries. It is the political season and I would encourage all you politico's to get a “Union Bug” on your printed material. I personally prefer Hollywood Impress, because they have always met my needs. FAMILY REPORT: I SILL NEED TO GET A SURVEY PROGRAM SET UP TO TRACK FIRST NAMES. I did take my “shadow box” to the Hall and I think? they got it mounted in the archives. It still appears I am the the only “follower” on my “MEHRENS/MONAHAN” blog? Bobbie, my blog is 4 Pages and 1,900+-.

****A LINK TO DENISE'S WALK, I HOPE ?****

PERSONAL & PROPAGANDA: I awoke this morning at 7am to a 3 after 9+ hours of good sleep and took my pills at 7:15am, and went back in and laid down for another 2 hour's. I feel pretty good this morning because the sun is shinning and the temp is supposed to get to 70+ degree's but I could not find me a “Wally Catcher” :-. I also need to catch me an electrician, as apparently we have a bad circuit here in the house. I am taping the talking heads this morning and watchin Nascar right now to see if Vancouver 's Greg Biffle can win two in a row. missed the Mike Schauffler canvass, but I just emailed him with my apologies and I hope he has a great turnout. I also need to get the RIGHT address for the Denise Hutzenbieler Epilepsy Walk link, see my charities and/or union sections sections. I will put the prayers I have been posting again right here up front, especially for sister Danni; and thank you all for Rhyon, 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.” 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, aunt and uncle Dorthy and Hank, nephew Aaron, Kelly's brother, Brother Bruce Temple; good friend and brother Jeff Lyles, brother Buddy Nissing's wife Judy, Brother Jimmy Walters, Brother Bill Edens, brother in law Eric's mother and their speedy recoveries, good friends Ron Wyden, Pat O'baby, the families of brother Charlie Miles and brother Jay Myron 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 134/79/67 at 11:15am. Still waiting to hear from Kaiser on my bed ! POLITICAL: TALKING HEADS UPDATE TOMORROW. THANK YOU SENATOR MERKLEY FOR SIGNING ON TO THAT REQUEST TO PRESIDENT OBAMA TO BRING OUT TROOPS HOME ! AND, THANK YOU SENATOR MERKLEY AND CONGRESSMAN DEFAZIO, THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!! Putting Americans to Work in American Forests In 2009, Jeff fought hard for funding for jobs in Oregon's forests as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, to put unemployed Oregonians to work thinning our overgrown, choked second-growth forests. However, the companies hired to do the work evaded federal law to import cheap foreign workers, advertising for the jobs far from where the work was being done, then declaring there were no eligible Americans to do the work. When Jeff learned about this outrage, he demanded answers from the Department of Labor, and recently partnered with Congressman Peter Defazio to introduce a bill that will fill the holes in the H-2B visa program so incidents like this one never happen again. The bill will force companies to work with the state's employment department to ensure there really are no Americans available before visas are granted. No one can say with a straight face there were not Oregonians ready and willing to work in the forests in 2009 and 2010. My political report will still include MY reasoning. RON WYDEN FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM OREGON; I have considered him a personal friend for a few decades and his stands taken for us retiree's, woman’s right's; and fighting attempt of the r's to kill the Keystone pipeline, also putting the onus for getting our state forestry payment's back right in the pocket of congressman Greg Walden and the house of representatives! But I must also say I am very disapointed in both him and Governor John on their stand on that NEW LNG proposal at the coast, we need THOSE good job's also. www.standtallforamerica.com ! KURT SCHRADER FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS ! He is now OUR new congressman and his support for our military and his effectiveness in congress so far has brought the wrath of “bush's brain” carl rove and the tea party republican's tells he must be VERY effective. N.W.O.L.C. Will be doing a breakfast with the congressman on May 1st , contact them if you can make it, he needs to know Labor is 100% supportive. www.kurtschrader.com, EARL BLUMENHAUER FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS ! I have known, and been his constituent since his entry into Congress, least until this year, and his service to his constituency, and the State of Oregon; IS exemplary ! JUDY SHIPRACK FOR MULTNOMAH COUNTY COMMISSIONER ! I have known Judy for over 30 years and I know her priorities and concerns for the County and her stamina under the attack's by that “rag” W.W. www.judyshiprack.com ! CHARLIE HALES FOR PORTLAND MAYOR ! I met Charlie when he was on the Portland City Council and I was still living and working in Portland. His door was always open to the concern's of any Portlander, and while I can not think of any disagreement's I might have had with him during his tenure; I do know I would have been able to reach him with them, and that Oregonian endorsement was absolutely right on, but it did appear to me that rag W.W. did do a real attack on you and the Oregonian did blow the endorsement for Mary Nolan. www.facebook.com/CharlieHalesforMayor ! MARY NOLAN FOR PORTLAND CITY COMMISSINONER ! For reasons too numerous to mention! And she was great at our last AOH meeting, and also in her interview with Straight Talk on KGW TV with Laurel Porter, and Charlie is going to need plenty of help on the council. MIKE SCHAUFFLER FOR OREGON STATE REPRESENTATIVE, HE WILL BE OUR NEW STATE REPRESENTATIVE. MARTHA SCHRADER FOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER ! Because of her STRONG support for Oregon Military Members and their families while she was in the Oregon Legislature, and the fact She WILL be our representative on the Clackamas County Commission. www.C-esys.com/marthaschrader/donationaspx ! JAMIE DAMON CLACKAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER, POSITION #4 ! Because she is the wife of one of our 290 apprenticeship instructor's and that makes her family as far as I'm concerned, and she obviously understands the needs for a well trained and skilled workforce. Www.votejamiedamon.com ! BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, because of his support for the Keystone Pipeline and those much needed jobs and MY hope is still alive and... The First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden launched their Joining Forces initiative, MY MOST IMPORTANT SECTION STILL: YELLOW RIBBON SECTION: Here is a program that is also looking for help! I am starting to run out 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 in Southern California; but we now have cousin Amy Pahut to worry about; but 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 (especially after that disaster in Afghanistan) !! 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. SPORTS: I did catch up with nephew Michael Ross and his spring baseball is off to a good start. M.L.B. IS HERE, LET'S PLAY BALL! AND I AM GOING TO GET SOME GOLF IN TO PREPARE FOR 1) THE 290 TOURNAMENT 2) AN UPCOMMING TOURNAMENT NEPHEW DAN TOLD ME ABOUT TO RAISE MONEY FOR VETERAN'S 3) THE BULL SESSION IN SEPTEMBER. COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS & CHARITIES: I STILL NEED TO UPDATE MY “RAT PATROL” BLOG, SOON ALSO. 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. Hey everyone, on June 16th in Seattle at Greenlake, cousin Denise Hutzenbieler's Epilepsy Walk Team “Epilepsy Slayers” will be walking and raising funds for the eradication of this terrible disease. You can help by joining her team or even with just a donation, PLEASE DO ! The Local 290 “DON SALEE” Member Assistance Program; and you can even make a donation through the U.A. Credit Union, and we will be doing a “BULL SESSION” drawing at the Union meeting's to help raise $ for them and I have sent in my 1st installment for me, and I sure hope we get some good weather so I can actually attend with an official, established handicap. UNION REPORT: THE UNION MEETING, BUT I THOUGHT THEY COULD HAVE DONE BETTER ON THE REQUEST FOR DENISE HUTZENBIELER, http://www.epilepsynw.org/ ; AND I WISH THE PACWEST REPORT WOULD HAVE INCLUDED SOME OF THE LOCAL RACES. We still to remember Brother Jimmy Walters, Brother Bill Edens (who looked pretty good at the retiree meeting) are recovering from vascular surgery and Brother Jim Zettlow who is fighting Mesothelioma, so please add them to your prayers for a speedy and successful recoveries. It is the political season and I would encourage all you politico's to get a “Union Bug” on your printed material. I personally prefer Hollywood Impress, because they have always met my needs. FAMILY REPORT: I SILL NEED TO GET A SURVEY PROGRAM SET UP TO TRACK FIRST NAMES. I did take my “shadow box” to the Hall and I think? they got it mounted in the archives. It still appears I am the the only “follower” on my “MEHRENS/MONAHAN” blog? Bobbie, my blog is 4 Pages and 1,900+-.

****PLEASE HELP DENISE HUTZENBIELER FIGHT EPILEPSY****

PERSONAL & PROPAGANDA: I awoke this morning at 7am to a 2+ after 9+ hours of good sleep and took my pills at 7:15am, and went back in and laid down for another 2 hour's. I feel real bad this morning because I missed the Mike Schauffler canvass, but I just emailed him with my apologies and I hope he has a great turnout. I awoke to only a 2+ because between “becoming a TV star”, filming a commercial for Mike and then the Union meeting last night I awoke pretty wore out. I will put the prayers I have been posting again right here up front, especially for sister Danni; and thank you all for Rhyon, 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.” 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, Brother Jimmy Walters, Brother Bill Edens, brother in law Eric's mother and their speedy recoveries, good friends Ron Wyden, Pat O'baby, the families of brother Charlie Miles and brother Jay Myron 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 146/80/49 at 11am. Still waiting to hear from Kaiser on my bed ! POLITICAL: THANK YOU SENATOR MERKLEY FOR SIGNING ON TO THAT REQUEST TO PRESIDENT OBAMA TO BRING OUT TROOPS HOME ! AND, THANK YOU SENATOR MERKLEY AND CONGRESSMAN DEFAZIO, THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!! Putting Americans to Work in American Forests In 2009, Jeff fought hard for funding for jobs in Oregon's forests as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, to put unemployed Oregonians to work thinning our overgrown, choked second-growth forests. However, the companies hired to do the work evaded federal law to import cheap foreign workers, advertising for the jobs far from where the work was being done, then declaring there were no eligible Americans to do the work. When Jeff learned about this outrage, he demanded answers from the Department of Labor, and recently partnered with Congressman Peter Defazio to introduce a bill that will fill the holes in the H-2B visa program so incidents like this one never happen again. The bill will force companies to work with the state's employment department to ensure there really are no Americans available before visas are granted. No one can say with a straight face there were not Oregonians ready and willing to work in the forests in 2009 and 2010. My political report will still include MY reasoning. RON WYDEN FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM OREGON; I have considered him a personal friend for a few decades and his stands taken for us retiree's, woman’s right's; and fighting attempt of the r's to kill the Keystone pipeline, also putting the onus for getting our state forestry payment's back right in the pocket of congressman Greg Walden and the house of representatives! But I must also say I am very disapointed in both him and Governor John on their stand on that NEW LNG proposal at the coast, we need THOSE good job's also. www.standtallforamerica.com ! KURT SCHRADER FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS ! He is now OUR new congressman and his support for our military and his effectiveness in congress so far has brought the wrath of “bush's brain” carl rove and the tea party republican's tells he must be VERY effective. N.W.O.L.C. Will be doing a breakfast with the congressman on May 1st , contact them if you can make it, he needs to know Labor is 100% supportive. www.kurtschrader.com, EARL BLUMENHAUER FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS ! I have known, and been his constituent since his entry into Congress, least until this year, and his service to his constituency, and the State of Oregon; IS exemplary ! JUDY SHIPRACK FOR MULTNOMAH COUNTY COMMISSIONER ! I have known Judy for over 30 years and I know her priorities and concerns for the County and her stamina under the attack's by that “rag” W.W. www.judyshiprack.com ! CHARLIE HALES FOR PORTLAND MAYOR ! I met Charlie when he was on the Portland City Council and I was still living and working in Portland. His door was always open to the concern's of any Portlander, and while I can not think of any disagreement's I might have had with him during his tenure; I do know I would have been able to reach him with them, and that Oregonian endorsement was absolutely right on, but it did appear to me that rag W.W. did do a real attack on you and the Oregonian did blow the endorsement for Mary Nolan. www.facebook.com/CharlieHalesforMayor ! MARY NOLAN FOR PORTLAND CITY COMMISSINONER ! For reasons too numerous to mention! And she was great at our last AOH meeting, and also in her interview with Straight Talk on KGW TV with Laurel Porter, and Charlie is going to need plenty of help on the council. MIKE SCHAUFFLER FOR OREGON STATE REPRESENTATIVE, HE WILL BE OUR NEW STATE REPRESENTATIVE. MARTHA SCHRADER FOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER ! Because of her STRONG support for Oregon Military Members and their families while she was in the Oregon Legislature, and the fact She WILL be our representative on the Clackamas County Commission. www.C-esys.com/marthaschrader/donationaspx ! BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, because of his support for the Keystone Pipeline and those much needed jobs and MY hope is still alive and... The First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden launched their Joining Forces initiative, MY MOST IMPORTANT SECTION STILL: YELLOW RIBBON SECTION: Here is a program that is also looking for help! I am starting to run out 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 in Southern California; but we now have cousin Amy Pahut to worry about; but 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 (especially after that disaster in Afghanistan) !! 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. SPORTS: I did catch up with nephew Michael Ross and his spring baseball is off to a good start. M.L.B. IS HERE, LET'S PLAY BALL! AND I AM GOING TO GET SOME GOLF IN TO PREPARE FOR 1) THE 290 TOURNAMENT 2) AN UPCOMMING TOURNAMENT NEPHEW DAN TOLD ME ABOUT TO RAISE MONEY FOR VETERAN'S 3) THE BULL SESSION IN SEPTEMBER. COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS & CHARITIES: I STILL NEED TO UPDATE MY “RAT PATROL” BLOG, SOON ALSO. 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. Hey everyone, on June 16th in Seattle at Greenlake, cousin Denise Hutzenbieler's Epilepsy Walk Team “Epilepsy Slayers” will be walking and raising funds for the eradication of this terrible disease. You can help by joining her team or even with just a donation, PLEASE DO; at: https://www.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=1015664&lis=1&kntae1015664=6349F421CFC344668A548CA99254AC98&supId=354690400&team=5022248 ! The Local 290 “DON SALEE” Member Assistance Program; and you can even make a donation through the U.A. Credit Union, and we will be doing a “BULL SESSION” drawing at the Union meeting's to help raise $ for them and I have sent in my 1st installment for me, and I sure hope we get some good weather so I can actually attend with an official, established handicap. UNION REPORT: UNION MEETING LAST NIGHT WENT WELL, BUT I THOUGHT THEY COULD HAVE DONE BETTER ON THE REQUEST FOR DENISE HUTZENBIELER. We still to remember Brother Jimmy Walters, Brother Bill Edens (who looked pretty good at the retiree meeting) are recovering from vascular surgery and Brother Jim Zettlow who is fighting Mesothelioma, so please add them to your prayers for a speedy and successful recoveries. It is the political season and I would encourage all you politico's to get a “Union Bug” on your printed material. I personally prefer Hollywood Impress, because they have always met my needs. FAMILY REPORT: I SILL NEED TO GET A SURVEY PROGRAM SET UP TO TRACK FIRST NAMES. I did take my “shadow box” to the Hall and I think? they got it mounted in the archives. It still appears I am the the only “follower” on my “MEHRENS/MONAHAN” blog? Bobbie, my blog is 4 Pages and 1,700+-.

***CHANGE IS COMMING****

APRIL 20, 2012 PERSONAL & PROPAGANDA: I awoke this morning at 7am to a 3 after 9+ hours of good sleep and took my pills at 7:15am. I am notifying everyone that change is coming. I have got a new computer and have a new monitor yet to get and I will be working in the “office” after May 1st. The DOW is up over 100+ point's again today, to almost 13,100+. But I will remind everyone about my IMPORTANT MESSAGE, COME ON OUT AND HELP ME CANVAS FOR OUR GOOD FRIEND, MIKE SCHAUFLER THIS SATURDAY (4-21-12) FROM 10am UNTIL NOON, MEET AT THE LABORER'S LOCAL 320 HALL, 3312 SE 122ND AVE; COFFEE AND DONUT'S AT 9:30AM. And thank you ALL for your support on the M.S. WALK we don't know our final numbers but they did have Judi listed in the top 75 of all andividual fundraisers. I will also repeat another greatfull THANK YOU TO SENATOR MERKLEY AGAIN TODAY, and I will repeat again it is that time of the year to begin saving up and requesting support for cousin Denise Hutzenbieler' up coming EPILEPSY Walk in Seattle, please check out my “community organizers and charities section”; ALL HELP APPRECIATED, I also found out that, along with so many other problem's, nephew Stevie and wife Katie have to deal with; she also suffers from epilepsy!! I will put the prayers I have been posting again right here up front, especially for sister Danni; and thank you all for Rhyon, 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.” 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, Brother Jimmy Walters, Brother Bill Edens, brother in law Eric's mother and their speedy recoveries, good friends Ron Wyden, Pat O'baby, the families of brother Charlie Miles and brother Jay Myron 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 145/78/70 at 8:45am. Still waiting to hear from Kaiser on my bed ! POLITICAL: Judi and I will be going out to Sherwood this afternoon to film an ad for the Schaufler campaign, maybe you will see it soon on the TV. :-) COME ON OUT AND HELP ME CANVAS FOR OUR GOOD FRIEND, MIKE SCHAUFLER TOMMORROW (4-21-12) FROM 10am UNTIL NOON, MEET AT THE LABORER'S LOCAL 320 HALL, 3312 SE 122ND AVE; COFFEE AND DONUT'S AT 9:30AM . THANK YOU SENATOR MERKLEY FOR SIGNING ON TO THAT REQUEST TO PRESIDENT OBAMA TO BRING OUT TROOPS HOME ! AND, THANK YOU SENATOR MERKLEY AND CONGRESSMAN DEFAZIO, THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!! Putting Americans to Work in American Forests In 2009, Jeff fought hard for funding for jobs in Oregon's forests as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, to put unemployed Oregonians to work thinning our overgrown, choked second-growth forests. However, the companies hired to do the work evaded federal law to import cheap foreign workers, advertising for the jobs far from where the work was being done, then declaring there were no eligible Americans to do the work. When Jeff learned about this outrage, he demanded answers from the Department of Labor, and recently partnered with Congressman Peter Defazio to introduce a bill that will fill the holes in the H-2B visa program so incidents like this one never happen again. The bill will force companies to work with the state's employment department to ensure there really are no Americans available before visas are granted. No one can say with a straight face there were not Oregonians ready and willing to work in the forests in 2009 and 2010. My political report will still include MY reasoning. RON WYDEN FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM OREGON; I have considered him a personal friend for a few decades and his stands taken for us retiree's, woman’s right's; and fighting attempt of the r's to kill the Keystone pipeline, also putting the onus for getting our state forestry payment's back right in the pocket of congressman Greg Walden and the house of representatives! But I must also say I am very disapointed in both him and Governor John on their stand on that NEW LNG proposal at the coast, we need THOSE good job's also. www.standtallforamerica.com ! KURT SCHRADER FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS ! He is now OUR new congressman and his support for our military and his effectiveness in congress so far has brought the wrath of “bush's brain” carl rove and the tea party republican's tells he must be VERY effective. And we did send him a couple $ and offered to help, maybe even with a house party, are you interested? www.kurtschrader.com, EARL BLUMENHAUER FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS ! I have known, and been his constituent since his entry into Congress, least until this year, and his service to his constituency, and the State of Oregon; IS exemplary ! JUDY SHIPRACK FOR MULTNOMAH COUNTY COMMISSIONER ! I have known Judy for over 30 years and I know her priorities and concerns for the County and her stamina under the attack's by that “rag” W.W. www.judyshiprack.com ! CHARLIE HALES FOR PORTLAND MAYOR ! I met Charlie when he was on the Portland City Council and I was still living and working in Portland. His door was always open to the concern's of any Portlander, and while I can not think of any disagreement's I might have had with him during his tenure; I do know I would have been able to reach him with them, and that Oregonian endorsement was absolutely right on, but it did appear to me that rag W.W. did do a real attack on you and the Oregonian did blow the endorsement for Mary Nolan. www.facebook.com/CharlieHalesforMayor ! MARY NOLAN FOR PORTLAND CITY COMMISSINONER ! For reasons too numerous to mention! And she was great at our last AOH meeting, and Charlie is going to need plenty of help on the council. (P.S. Thank you Commissioner Nick for your interest in my “BANKSTER” issues, and yes he has got the B. of A. president to respond to me, and I did get the letter from the President's office which basicly said they received Nick's letter and he gave me a couple of phone numbers at local B. of A. brances to call to see if I might “qualify” for another of “their” program's! ) MIKE SCHAUFFLER FOR OREGON STATE REPRESENTATIVE, HE WILL BE OUR NEW STATE REP. AND YOU HELP US WITH HIS CANVAS ON SATURDAY. www.mikeschaufler.com ! MARTHA SCHRADER FOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER ! Because of her STRONG support for Oregon Military Members and their families while she was in the Oregon Legislature, and the fact She WILL be our representative on the Clackamas County Commission. www.C-esys.com/marthaschrader/donationaspx ! BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, because of his support for the keystone Pipeline and those much needed jobs and MY hope is still alive and... The First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden launched their Joining Forces initiative, MY MOST IMPORTANT SECTION STILL: YELLOW RIBBON SECTION: Here is a program that is also looking for help! I am starting to run out 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 in Southern California; but we now have cousin Amy Pahut to worry about; but 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 (especially after that disaster in Afghanistan) !! 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. SPORTS: I did catch up with nephew Michael Ross and his spring baseball is off to a good start. M.L.B. IS HERE, LET'S TO PLAY BALL! AND I AM GOING TO GET SOME GOLF IN TO PREPARE FOR 1) THE 290 TOURNAMENT 2) AN UPCOMMING TOURNAMENT NEPHEW DAN TOLD ME ABOUT TO RAISE MONEY FOR VETERAN'S 3) THE BULL SESSION IN SEPTEMBER, maybe this weekend after Mike's Canvass; if I can find a “Wally Catcher”?. COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS & CHARITIES: I ALSO NEED TO UPDATE MY “RAT PATROL” BLOG, SOON ALSO. 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. Hey everyone, on June 16th in Seattle at Greenlake, cousin Denise Hutzenbieler's Epilepsy Walk Team “Epilepsy Slayers” will be walking and raising funds for the eradication of this terrible disease. You can help by joining her team or even with just a donation, PLEASE DO; at: https://www.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=1015664&lis=1&kntae1015664=6349F421CFC344668A548CA99254AC98&supId=354690400&team=5022248 ! The Local 290 “DON SALEE” Member Assistance Program; and you can even make a donation through the U.A. Credit Union, and we will be doing a “BULL SESSION” drawing at the Union meeting's to help raise $ for them and I have sent in my 1st installment for me, and I sure hope we get some good weather so I can actually attend with an official, established handicap. UNION REPORT: UNION MEETING TONIGHT AND I UNDERSTAND WE WILL HAVE A REQUEST TO ACT ON FOR DENISE HUTZENBIELER. We still to remember Brother Jimmy Walters, Brother Bill Edens (who looked pretty good at the retiree meeting yesterday) are recovering from vascular surgery and Brother Jim Zettlow who is fighting Mesothelioma, so please add them to your prayers for a speedy and successful recoveries. It is the political season and I would encourage all you politico's to get a “Union Bug” on your printed material. I personally prefer Hollywood Impress, because they have always met my needs. FAMILY REPORT: I SILL NEED TO GET A SURVEY PROGRAM SET UP TO TRACK FIRST NAMES. I did take my “shadow box” to the Hall and I think they got it mounted in the archives. It still appears I am the the only “follower” on my “MEHRENS/MONAHAN” blog? Bobbie, my blog is 5 Pages and 2,000+-.