THE BEGINNING


July 24, 2011

Cousin Dan Monahan;

I am going to respond to some of the questions from your book outline by email. I did get the outline by email and respond.

Dan; on page 9 Wally (me) was born on July 28, 1950. Dad (Lefty) was born on February 13, 1922, he passed away October 30, 1992, of cardiovascular disease. Mom (Muggs) was born June 22,1926 and passed away April 24, 1995. Him and Mom and sister Cathy are all buried about a mile from my home here in Clackamas, Oregon at Willamette National Cemetery.

They had 5 children, 1) William Wallace (me) Wally living in Clackamas, Oregon

Cathy Ann born December 13, 1951 (deceased)

Dannette Marie born November 24th 1954 ( sister Danni and brother Mike argue every year over who was born on the 24th and who was born on the 29th) both living in Vancouver, Washington

Thomas Michael born November 29th 1958

Martin Joseph born February 21, 1961, currently living in Woodland, Washington.

All born in Anaconda.

The family moved to Portland, Oregon in 1965. I have no children, Danni has 4, one in the Oregon National Guard who served 3 tours in Iraq and is a grandmother, Mike has 2 and is a grandfather, and Marty has 2 sons, One currently serving with the US Army in Georgia, after one tour in Afghanistan; and one playing baseball in Southern California with a farm team of the Texas Rangers.

Mom and Dad were married September 4th 1948. Babs and Mernie stood up for them and Dad always liked to tell the story that he played in a doubleheader on his wedding day.

I know you got the picture off uncle Larry I emailed to you but the Mehrens and Monahan Family Crest's I tried to send apparently did not get through, but I will try again.

The Monahan family crest said that the first Monahan recorded in the United States arrived from Kerry Ireland, aboard the good ship “Waterloo” in New York on April 5, 1848. As a good AOH member a number of us celebrated the 173rd anniversary of her arrival at our meeting house “Kells Irish Pub” here in Portland, and the first Mehrens recorded arrival in New Orleans in 1861 from Bremen Germany.

The caption for the picture on page 10 is, from a Labor Day Picnic in 2010 or 2009 and from left to right is Judy O'connor, good friend and Secretary Treasurer of the local Labor Council, retired now and living in Billings, Montana.

One of our Oregon Senator's, Ron Wyden, who I consider a good friend with his arms around me as I sit in my scooter.

Good friend Lynn Leherbach of the Joint Council of Teamsters.

My wife Judith (Judi) of 13 years next February.

I tried to send you both the Mehrens and Monahan crest's again later.

Wally

Sunday, September 9, 2012

***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)

Thursday, August 2, 2012

***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 16th 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)

Sunday, May 27, 2012

***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 15th

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

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.

Friday, May 4, 2012

***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 15th 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 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 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.

Monday, April 9, 2012

***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.

Thursday, March 29, 2012

***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.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

***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.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

***YES I AM INTERESTED IN THE POSITION OF PRESIDENT OF THE PORTLAND AOH CHAPTER ***

March 15, 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 4th but, I am updating now to announce my interest in becoming the President of our Portland A.O.H. Chapter.

I have sent an email around to all my Portland A.O.H. Brothers requesting consideration. I also will be attending the function at Portland City Hall tommorrow at noon.

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 will have Portland City Council candidate, MARY NOLAN at our next meeting Tuesday night I hope brother Joe Esmonde can make it.

It is also just 2 day's until THE HOLIDAY”

And Tommorrow I will win the Oregon St. Patrick's Day Lottery. :-)

FAMILY REPORT:

Thank You, Brother/Cousin Bob for your encouragement !

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

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

Brother “Wally” Wallace Mehrens.

Sunday, March 4, 2012

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFULL BANQUET LAST NIGHT

March 4, 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 just updated this blog yesterday but a report on last night's Banquet was needed.

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

We did have an excellent annual Banquet last night at Kell's and made our annual “Neil Kelly Award” to the Central City Concern on behalf of City Commissioer Randy Leonard, the keynote address was made by the Archdioses Vicar General, and after President Galagher stole his excellent finish line in his introduction he did comment that he was very pleased to be the person responsible for allowing the placing of our “Galic Cross” memorial, and I was mistaken about Portland City Council candidate, MARY NOLAN being there, unless I have it messed up again; she will be at our regular March meeting and I hope brother Joe Esmonde is feeling better by then.

It is also just 13 day's until THE HOLIDAY”

12 day's until I WIN the Oregon St. Patrick's Day Lottery. :-)

FAMILY REPORT:

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

This Blog is still 1 page but just under 250+- words and I still seem to be the only “follower” here. :-(

Brother “Wally” Wallace Mehrens.

Saturday, March 3, 2012

***GOOD LUCK MARY NOLAN FOR PORTLAND CITY COUNCIL***

March 3, 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 it's been almost a week since I've updated this blog and I wish it was because I have been hard at work on my book, but alas I've been remiss in that also.

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

We have an exciting special meeting tonight at Kell's with OUR endorsed candidate for Portland City Council, MARY NOLAN, and maybe MY candidate for Portland Mayor “Charlie Hales” will join us; and I think I have my table + full. It is also just 18 day's until THE HOLIDAY”

13 day's until I WIN the Oregon St. Patrick's Day Lottery. :-)

FAMILY REPORT:

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

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

Brother “Wally” Wallace Mehrens.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

"""HAPPY 9TH OR 10TH BIRTHDAY CHAD JACQUES, OF BOTH THE WALLACE AND MONAHAN LINE OF THE MEHRENS FAMILY***

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:

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

Our Feburary meeting was wonderfull. 5 day's until we will be having a special meeting at KELL'S downtown with City Council Candidate Mary Nolan, I hope to see everyone there and if I am lucky I will be bringing a couple new potential candidates and maybe one old one to help fill my table, I actually think I am down to 4 of my 8 person table filled. It is also just 17 day's until THE HOLIDAY”

18 day's until I WIN the Oregon St. Patrick's Day Lottery. :-)

FAMILY REPORT:

Happy 9th or 10th Birthday CHAD JACQUES, one of the many in our Irish family line.

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

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

Brother “Wally” Wallace Mehrens.

Monday, February 27, 2012

18 DAY'S UNTIL I'M A MILLIONAIRE !

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:

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

Our Feburary meeting was wonderfull. 5 day's until we will be having a special meeting at KELL'S downtown with City Council Candidate Mary Nolan, I hope to see everyone there and if I am lucky I will be bringing a couple new potential candidates and maybe one old one to help fill my table, I actually think I am down to 4 of my 8 person table filled. It is also just 18 day's until THE HOLIDAY”

18 day's until I WIN the Oregon St. Patrick's Day Lottery. :-)!

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

This Blog is still 1 page but just over 180+- words and I still seem to be the only “follower” here. :-( !

Brother “Wally” Wallace Mehrens.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

***CONGRATULATIONS BROTHER/UNCLE HANK BURGESS***

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:

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

Our Feburary meeting was wonderfull. 7 day's until we will be having a special meeting at KELL'S downtown with City Council Candidate Mary Nolan, I hope to see everyone there and if I am lucky I will be bringing a couple new potential candidates and maybe one old one to help fill my table, I actually think I have my 8 person table filled. It is also just 21 day's until THE HOLIDAY

I am still going to try to research the “Wallace” line of the family from Tuam.

This Blog is still 1 page but just over 140+- words and I still seem to be the only “follower” here. :-(

Brother “Wally” Wallace Mehrens

Friday, February 24, 2012

WELL DONE MR. MARCRAFT, SIR.

February 24, 2012

And what is it YOU gave up for Lent? I also spoke with AOH brother Tom Marcraft about the letter in the last issue of the Catholic Sentinel and he told me that Marcraft letter was from his father. I do have to report that sister Danni noticed that at the republican presidential debate on Ash Wednesday, while a number of people in the audience still had ashes on their foreheads, none of the candidates did? I also must say that my conversation last night with Mayoral Candidate, Charlie Hales, about P.D.O.T.; went very well and when he wins he is looking forward to meeting brother David O'.

AOH REPORT:

Our Feburary meeting was wonderfull. We will be having a special meeting March 3rd at KELL'S downtown with City Council Candidate Mary Nolan, I hope to see everyone there and if I am lucky I will be bringing a couple new potential candidates and maybe one old one to help fill my table, I actually think I have my 8 person table filled.

I forgot to remember to bring my copy of “Belmullet to Anaconda” to do a “little” Bragging ;-), but I did anyway; on cousin/brother Anaconda President Bob Mehrens !

I am also going to try to research the “Wallace” line of the family from Tuam.

This Blog is still 1 page but over 200+- words and being Irish; I seem to be getting more long winded. ;-)

Brother “Wally” Wallace Mehrens

Thursday, February 23, 2012

THE NEWT GINGRICH CATHOLIC CON !!

PERSONAL & PROPAGANDA:

I awoke this morning at 7:30am and after 9+ hours of sleep I awoke to a 2+, the 2+ because I slept a little better and awoke to a return phone call from cousin Billy. I took my am pills at 8:00am. I did make it to Ash Wednesday's Mass at church in Milwaukie last night and I thought the service was awesome, the church was packed, and the mass was given in both english and spanish; and I think the attendee's were 90% plus hispanic. I did pick up the current issue of the Catholic Sentinel and there was a letter in there warning fellow catholic's of a despicable promotion mailer sent to many catholic subscribers, encouraging them to to join with an "organization" that was nothing more than "super pac" for republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich.
I am also trying to get my table filled for the AOH Mary Nolan event on March 3rd.
I will also try to update my Mehrens/Monahan blog again today and report on my AOH meeting again. I still need to contact Brother Buddy Nissing or his son Wade because Buddy did mention his wife Judy was hospitalized and I really wish I had found out more. I also recieved notice of the passing of U.A. brother Charlie Miles Son, Please add them to your prayers. I will try today to see if there is a hobby store around here today to find a “Shadow Box”. I also received a notice of “opportunities” to get into the “BULL SESSION” dinner and program, I did call Jim Moss and he did say the cost for the “union members” is the same as last year and he told me Ed Ellis would be getting in touch with me.

I also received an email from Brother/Uncle, Hank Burgess and he had actually reviewed my Mehrens/Monahan blog, and was quite impressed and reiterated that it was the Wallace side of the family that was from Tuam, and Gerald at Kell's did comment that he appreciated the emails I have been sending out.

I did put the “WALLY'S WALKERS” link on my Mehrens/Monahan blog also.
I'm not sure when I will post today because I will also try to update that blog also.

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

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

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

FOR THE U.A BROTHER CHARLIE MILES FAMILY, FOR THE LOSS OF HIS SON.

Prayer to St. Jude for Eternal Life

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

**** My daily prayer, is to Mary Mother of God…..”O Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear our prayer. As your children we implore your intercession with Jesus your Son. Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place before you today. For sister Danni, nephew Steve, sister Clare, cousin Mick, uncle Hank, nephew Aaron, Kelly's brother, Brother Bruce Temple; good friend and brother Jeff Lyles, brother Buddy Nissing's wife Judy and their speedy recoveries, good friends Ron Wyden, Shelly Nelson, Pat O'baby, the family of brother Charlie Miles, 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 136/77/61 at 1pm not too bad considering being so busy the last few day's, but I think it is because I got a good sleep last night. My last appointment with my neurologist went well and he changed some of my medications and he scheduled a new appointment for March 22nd to see how the new regimen is working, he did warn me one of the side affects may be some crazy dream's; and I must say they have been.

POLITICAL:

MY POLITICAL REPORT IS BASICLY UPDATED BECAUSE WE WILL BE GOING TO THE BLUMENHAUER CAMPAIGN KICK OFF TONIGHT, EVEN THOUGH KURT SCHRADER IS OUR NEW CONGRESSMAN; SO PLEASE MAKE USE OF HIS CAMPAIGN LINK, WE SURE DO NOT NEED “A BUSH'S BRAIN” CANDIDATE REPRESENTING US.

NOTHING MORE, ON THE DISTURBING NEWS ABOUT THE BILL PRESIDENT OBAMA SIGNED THAT SOME ARE CALLING ANTI-UNION; BUT UNTIL I GET CONFIRMATION....

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

November 17, 2012

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.

The time will come when Sherrod is going to call me and ask if we have the resources to respond to an attack.
And if my answer has to be “no,” it’ll be too late.
That’s why meeting our goals now is so important – and why I hope you’ll click here, while we still have time, to help us get to $120,000 by February 29th.
I know it’s a little grim to think about, but that’s the worst-case scenario. And by acting now you can make the difference.
Please click here to contribute now. At this very moment D.C. special interests are up with $600,000 in attack ads against Sherrod and have spent more than $3 million to date. It’s starting to pile up.
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SENATOR MERKLEY THINK'S IT'S TIME FOR A CONSTITUTIONAL AMMENDMENT TO REVERSE THE SUPREME COURTS SELLING OF OUR DEMOCRACY, “CITIZENS UNITED” DECISION, I ABSOLUTELY AGREE !! I ALSO THINK I WILL TRY TO COMPARE SENATOR WYDEN'S VOTING RECORD WITH HIS TO SEE HOW IT STACK'S UP AGAINST WYDEN VS GORDON SMITH?

BUT I'M STILL A RON WYDEN FOR U.S. SENATOR FROM OREGON SUPPORTER, but we do need to review his “Free Trade” stand.

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

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

THE EARL BLUMENHAUER FOR CONGRESS, CAMPAIGN KICK OFF IS TONIGHT, I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE. (free trade is not free).

JAY INSLEE FOR GOVERNOR OF WASHINGTON !

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

MARY NOLAN FOR PORTLAND CITY COUNCIL, I am really looking forward to seeing her at Kell's on the 23rd of March.

STEVE NOVICK FOR PORTLAND CITY COUNCIL !

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

GOOD LUCK DAVE HUNT FOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY CHAIR.

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

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

MY MOST IMPORTANT SECTION STILL:

YELLOW RIBBON SECTION
:

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

http://www.lbeh.org/

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

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

LETS BRING THE REST HOME, NOW
!!

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

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

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

I DID MOVE MY AOH REPORT OVER TO THE MONAHAN/MEHRENS BLOG, MEETING REPORT UPDATE TODAY, I HOPE.

SPORTS:

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

COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS & CHARITIES:

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

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

UNION REPORT:

IT IS THE POLITICAL SEASON SO I WOULD AGAIN ENCOURAGE ALL YOU POLITICO'S TO GET A UNION BUG ON YOUR “PRINTED MATERIAL”, I PREFER HOLLYWOOD IMPRESS BECAUSE THEY HAVE “ALWAY'S” MET MY NEEDS, I DID NOT MAKE THE CPBT E-BD, BUT HOW DOES COLPACORT RAT PATROL SOUND?

FAMILY REPORT:

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

THE FAMILY DINNER ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY SOUNDS WONDERFULL.

I AM STILL TALLYING UP THE MEHRENS FAMILY NUMBERS IN THE U.A., I JUST MISSING JASON JACQUES, DENNIS? BUT WE I'VE TALLIED 417+- YEARS SO FAR. :-)

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

BOBBIE, MY BLOG IS 5 PAGES AND 1,900+- WORDS.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

WONDERFULL MEETING LAST NIGHT !

February 22, 2012

AOH REPORT:

Our Feburary meeting was wonderfull. We will be having a special meeting March 3rd at KELL'S downtown with City Council Candidate Mary Nolan, I hope to see everyone there and if I am lucky I will be bringing a couple new potential candidates and one old one.

I forgot to remember to bring my copy of “Belmullet to Anaconda” to do a “little” Bragging ;-), but I did anyway; on cousin/brother Anaconda AOH President Bob Mehrens !

I am also going to try to research the “Wallace” line of the family from Tuam.

This Blog is a little short, 1 page but over 120+- words but being Irish; I don't like to talk too long. ;-)

Brother “Wally” Wallace Mehrens.

Sunday, February 19, 2012

AOH MEETING TUESDAY NIGHT AT KELL'S

February 19, 2012

AOH REPORT:

Our Feburary meeting is Tuesday night 7pm at KELL'S downtown, I hope to see everyone there and if I am lucky I will be bringing 2 new potential new candidates and one old one.

I also hope to remember to bring my copy of “Belmullet to Anaconda” to do a “little” Bragging ;-) !

I also hope to check on the Portland Timbers schedule, and check on a fundraising opportunity.

This Blog is a little short, ( 98+- ) but being Irish; I don't like to talk too long. ;-)

Brother “Wally” Wallace Mehrens

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

I HAVE (I THINK) ADDED A LINK TO "WALLY'S WALKERS"

PERSONAL:

I HAVE RECIEVED AN EMAIL FROM AOH BROTHER/UNCLE HANK BURGESS, AND HE WAS QUITE IMPRESSED WITH THIS BLOG.

I WILL PUT THE LINK FOR "WALLY'S WALKERS" IN HERE AND HOPEFULLY ON THE FRONT PAGE. ALL HELP APPRECIATED.

HERE IS THE DIRECT LINK FOR THE M.S. WALK IN APRIL FOR WALLY'S WALKERS.

http://walkorc.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=wlk_orc_homepage !

They need to choose Portland, then Join A Team (Wally's Walkers). There doesn't seem to be any way to get directly to our team page.

WALLY

Thursday, February 9, 2012

I will now try to keep up this at least weekly, HOPEFULLY

February 9, 2012

AOH REPORT:

I HOPE MY PHOTO'S MADE IT OVER HERE?

I have ordered MY issue of the “History of the AOH in America”, but I still have to respond to their request.

COUSIN BROTHER/BOB WAS INSTALLED AS AOH PRESIDENT IN ANACONDA, BY MONTANA STATE PRESIDENT AOH BROTHER/COUSIN TOM PAHUT, and I did get another photo of his installation to take over to the photo shop.

This is my short report on the “Unite Ireland” issue. I am going to put the “Portland AOH” facebook page in here, and the wikipedia link to “Monahans, Texas”.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monahans,_Texas !

http://www.facebook.com/people/Portland-Oregon-Aoh/100002392556842 !

I still think we need a few OREGONIANS on Father McManus's “Congressional Friends” list. We must never forget the Ballymurphy Massacre of 1971, (40 years searching for justice). We need to realize along with a number of Irish Catholic's, including a priest that were assassinated that day there were also a number of Northern Irish Protestants. This battle for justice that is being waged here in the U.S.A. by father McManus is also being waged in Belfast Northern Ireland by a heroic Belfast protestant named Raymond McCord Sr., whose son was also assassinated. I have received Father McManus's book and it was signed by our New Assistant G.P., and I now have a better understanding of commissioner Fritz's racist Animosity towards the Irish and apparently New Jersey has it's own racist. I did send Father McManus a check to join his efforts and he sent me a thank you and I am now a Congressional friend of Father McManus, and yes Holmie, I do have your letter to join.

I do have MY signed copy of from Belmullet to Anaconda and it is super cool, and based on what cousin Dan found out about the Monahan's, and what I was told about the Wallace's (Gramma Bossie family) being from Tuam, north of Galway also Bab's and Mernie's kids and Mom and Dad's kids may share more gene's than we even thought, and I have begun to update my Mehrens/Monahan blog. Brother Marcraft and Brother Duffy, get ready for your surprise!

I did get my new issue of “The National Hibernian Digest and there was a notice of the passing of an AOH brother from Rhode Island with the name of Edward P. Monahan Sr.; God rest his Soul.

I AM ALSO GOING TO TRY TO GET A SURVEY TOOL TO TRACK NAMES. MALE FIRST AND OR MIDDLE, FEMALE; FIRST AND OR MIDDLE. I'M THINKING SO FAR WILLIAM AND ROBERT LEAD IN THE MALE LIST, AND ANN, MARIE AND CATHERINE LEAD THE FEMALE LIST.

Today's blog is 1 page and less than 400 words.