***UNCLE HANK BURGESS, GOD REST YOUR SOUL***

AUGUST 2, 2012:

I am definitely not as repetitive (a mere 250 words+-) here on this blog, as I have been on my other; because it has been over a month since my last posting.

AOH REPORT:

AOH MEETING SEPTEMBER 18 AT KELLS NEW BREW PUB.

FAMILY REPORT:

The bad news I have to report since my last posting. It is the loss of Uncle Hank Burgess, so I hope all will keep him and their family in their prayers.

I do think I saw cousin Dennis at the Oregon Ducks football game yesterday.

I am still going to start the survey of the most popular male and female names in the families.

I still have to research the “Wallace” line of the family from Tuam.

This Blog is still 1 page but just under 200 words but, I still seem to be the only “follower” here.

William Wallace “Wally” Mehrens. (well my name is William Wallace, and I consider myself a “BRAVEHEART” even though our Wallace Clan hails from Tuam)

***SORRY FOR BEING GONE SO LONG AND PATRICIA MONAHAN MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.***

AUGUST 2, 2012:

I am definitely not as repetitive (a mere 250 words+-) here on this blog, as I have been on my other; because it has been over a month since my last posting.

AOH REPORT:

Nothing new, as I am not even sure if we have a meeting in August?

FAMILY REPORT:

The bad news I have to report since my last posting is the loss of cousin Dan's (From Belmullett to Anaconda) sister-in-law. Patricia, so I hope all will keep her and their family in their prayers.

Cousins Bobbie and Dennis Hutzenbieler are home now from their trip to Montana and Dennis is recovering nicely, but still (getting spoiled :-) ! from his open heart surgery.

I missed the Carroll College picnic July 16^th here in Portland. :-(

Congratulations, again, to Brother/Uncle Hank Burgess, for such a Wonder full; and well deserved honor. An Endowed Professorship at Carroll College in Helena, and Thank You, also Brother/Cousin Bob for your encouragement, but I will have to wait until next year!

I am still going to start the survey of the most popular male and female names in the families.

I still have to research the “Wallace” line of the family from Tuam.

This Blog is still 1 page but just under 200+- words but, I still seem to be the only “follower” here.

William Wallace “Wally” Mehrens. (well my name is William Wallace, and I consider myself a “BRAVEHEART” and our Wallace Clan hails from Tuam)

***WELCOME NEPHEW DANIEL TO THE A.O.H.***

May 27, 2012:

I will try NOT to be as repetitive here on this blog as I have been on my other, but it has been over 2 weeks since my last posting.

AOH REPORT:

I know I haven't updated this blog in over 3 weeks, I am updating now to report that both nephew Daniel, and brother Joe Esmonde made the last AOH meeting on May 15^th

I still think that maybe we should plan something around the anniversary of the Martyring of Saint Patrick on July 1^st.

FAMILY REPORT:

And welcome new “nephew/brother” Daniel to the A.O.H.

Congratulations, again, to Brother/Uncle Hank Burgess, for such a Wonder full; and well deserved honor. An Endowed Professorship at Carroll College in Helena, and Thank You, also Brother/Cousin Bob for your encouragement, but I will have to wait until next year!

I am still going to start the survey of the most popular male and female names in the families.

I still have to research the “Wallace” line of the family from Tuam.

This Blog is still 1 page but just under 200+- words but, I still seem to be the only “follower” here.

William Wallace “Wally” Mehrens.

***AOH MEETING MAY 15TH***

May 4, 2012:

I will try NOT to be as repetitive here on this blog as I have been on my other, but it has been over 2 weeks since my last posting.

AOH REPORT:

I know I haven't updated this blog in over 2 weeks, I am updating now to report that we have an AOH meeting on May 15^th and I have a couple of new people seeking membership

I still think that maybe we should plan something around the anniversary of the Martyring of Saint Patrick on July 1^st.

FAMILY REPORT:

Congratulations, again, to Brother/Uncle Hank Burgess, for such a Wonder full; and well deserved honor. An Endowed Professorship at Carroll College in Helena, and Thank You, also Brother/Cousin Bob for your encouragement, but I will have to wait until next year!

I am still going to start the survey of the most popular male and female names in the families.

I still have to research the “Wallace” line of the family from Tuam.

This Blog is still 1 page but just under 200+- words but, I still seem to be the only “follower” here.

William Wallace “Wally” Mehrens.

***A.O.H. UPDATE AND STILL LOOKING FOR FOLLOWERE "2***

April 9, 2012:

I will try NOT to be as repetitive here on this blog as I have been on my other.

AOH REPORT:

I know I haven't updated this blog in 11 day's but, I am updating now to report on the result's of our “Ancestor Ann” celebration and my success at completing my Lenten mission, my receipt of the AOH “by-law's” from cousin Bob and again report brother Chuck Duffy has a trip planned to go to St. Regis, Montana in the future to do something for the Jesuit's and I did send him the information about the Missoula AOH chapter and their web site address. Our next AOH meeting is scheduled for April 17th, at Kell's and we will be discussing, getting ready for Blooms-day in June and the new officers will be taking their post's, also sent an email and will suggest that maybe we plan some sort of program for the upcoming anniversary of the Martering of Saint Patrick on July 1st?

FAMILY REPORT:

Congratulations, again, to Brother/Uncle Hank Burgess, for such a Wonder full; and well deserved honor. An Endowed Professorship at Carroll College in Helena, and Thank You, also Brother/Cousin Bob for your encouragement, but I will have to wait until next year!

I did celebrate Easter at sister Danni's in Vancouver and it was wonderful, as usual. I also did celebrate the 164th anniversary of the 1st known Monahan to arrive in the U.S. (ANN) on April 5th 1848,in New York City; fleeing the Great Hunger.
As for the various places this auspicious occasion was celebrated at 6pm DST, I was at home preparing for Mass and I also have confirmations that at the same time in the states of Washington, Montana, California, Texas, and Hawaii.

I am going to start a survey of the most popular male and female names in the families.

I still have to research the “Wallace” line of the family from Tuam.

This Blog is still 1 page but just over 350+- words but, I still seem to be the only “follower” here.

William Wallace “Wally” Mehrens.

***7 DAY'S UNTIL OUR 164TH ANNIVERSARY***

March 29, 2012:

I will try NOT to be as repetitive here on this blog as I have been on my other, but what is it YOU gave up for Lent?

AOH REPORT:

I know I haven't updated this blog since the 21st but, I am updating now to report on the result's of my attempt to become President of our Portland A.O.H. Chapter and the result's of our last meeting, and while I was disappointed; I am not dejected. I will also report brother Chuck Duffy has a trip planned to go to St. Regis, Montana in the future to do something for the Jesuit's and I did send him the information about the Missoula AOH chapter and their web site address.

We also had Portland City Council candidate, MARY NOLAN at our last meeting and she was GREAT.

FAMILY REPORT:

Congratulations, again, to Brother/Uncle Hank Burgess, for such a Wonder full; and well deserved honor. An Endowed Professorship at Carroll College in Helena, and Thank You, also Brother/Cousin Bob for your encouragement, but I will have to wait until next year!

I am posting today because we are 1 week from celebrating the 164th anniversary of the 1st known Monahan to arrive in the U.S. (ANN) on April 5th 1848,in New York City; fleeing the Great Hunger.
As for the various places this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at 6pm DST, I will be here in Portland at Kell's Irish pub downtown, I also have confirmations that at the same time in the states of Washington, Montana, California, Texas, Hawaii and maybe even Nevada.

I don't know how many family members received the cousin Dan Monahan family history book “From Belmullet to Anaconda” but it is an absolutely absorbing book and I bring this up for 3 reasons, 1) cousin Dan will be the family member celebrating on April 5th in Hawaii, 2) He will also be celebrating his lovely wife's 5th, I think, anniversary of being cancer free and 3) Provided I can figure out how to do it, I am going to start a survey of the most popular male and female names in the families.

I still have to research the “Wallace” line of the family from Tuam.

This Blog is still 1 page but just over 400+- words but, I still seem to be the only “follower” here, so I guess William is off to an early lead of family first names. :-)!

William Wallace “Wally” Mehrens.

***DISAPPOINTED, BUT NOT DEJECTED***

March 21, 2012

I will try NOT to be as repetitive here on this blog as I have been on my other, but what is it YOU gave up for Lent?

AOH REPORT:

I know I haven't updated this blog since the 15th but, I am updating now to report on my interest in becoming the President of our Portland A.O.H. Chapter and the result's of our meeting last night, and while I am disappointed; I am not dejected.

Congratulations, again, to Brother/Uncle Hank Burgess, for such a Wonderfull; and well deserved honor. An Endowed Professorship at Carroll College in Helena.

We also had Portland City Council candidate, MARY NOLAN at our meeting last night and she was GREAT.

And no, I didn't win the Oregon Saint Patrick's Day raffle.

FAMILY REPORT:

Thank You, Brother/Cousin Bob for your encouragement, but I will have to wait until next year!

I still have to research the “Wallace” line of the family from Tuam.

This Blog is still 1 page but just over 175+- words but, I still seem to be the only “follower” here. :-(

Brother “Wally” Wallace Mehrens.