"For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Philippians 1:21
LTC, USA (Ret.) Frances Sinnema, 74, of Sherwood, Oregon, died on Friday, June 9, 2017, after a year-long struggle with leukemia.
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A memorial will be held at Southwest Bible Church, 14605 SW Weir Rd., Beaverton, OR, 97007 at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, followed by refreshments. Interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE Mt Scott Blvd, Happy Valley, OR 97086 at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 26.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Prison Fellowship, P.O. Box 1550, Merrifield, VA 22116-1550.
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June Update
Summer, sunshine and flowers have finally arrived in Oregon! The combination of warm weather and the many happy smiles seen on everyone's faces should bring good health back to all those suffering. As we won't be writing our regular Newsletter during the three Summer months, this Update will bring all of our Mt. Hood Republican Friends the latest political information we have for June 2017.
Two of our members will be celebrating Birthdays this month. along with our President Donald Trump on June 14. Diane Parker's special day is on June 19 and Sharon Petri's is on June 24. Give them a call or send them a card with good wishes for a Healthy and Happy Birthday and thank them for the jobs they are doing for us.
Tuesday, June 6, Boring Community Planning Organization (CPO) meeting. Doors will open at 6 pm with meeting at 7 pm. Location at Boring Fire Station on Highway 212, just West of U.S. 26. Contact Mike Fitz at 503-502-5837 for speakers and information.
Wednesday, June 7 - Executive Club Meeting at Airport Shilo Inn, 11707 N. E. Airport Way. A panel of three, Senator Herman Baertschiger, NRA Lobbyist Keely Hopkins and Taxpayer Association Lobbyist Matt Evans will bring the latest facts regarding our Oregon Legislature and their never ending quest for more money. Will PERS be corralled? Will our Second Amendment Rights be restricted even more? Will we be punished with more bike lanes instead of additional traffic lanes? Could higher taxes be enacted without a vote of the people? All are welcome to attend and be informed. $20. dinner selection available, no host bar and plenty of free parking. Always the latest reports from Metro, Max, and our surrounding cities and counties. Washington State too ! Remember we are all members of the Jeffersonian Society of active citizens working to support our Constitution. Long live the spirit of the late Don McIntire.
"Smile when answering your phone, The caller will hear it in your voice !"
Now might be a good time to get involved and support Anne Marie Gurney's Freedom In Action work. At least two income tax ballot measures are in the works now with more taxes for our companies which will be reflected in higher prices for all of us. Union leaders don't seem to run short of funds and are working hard to do us in again. Please call Anne Marie at 503-901-5635 to help. We all worked to defeat # 97 and it looks like November 2018 will be another battle to be fought.
Friday, June 9, Cascade Policy sponsored luncheon event, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Ernesto's Italian Restaurant, 8544 S.W. Apple Way, Portland. Speaker is Myron Ebell, President Trump's Transition Advisor, who knew and supported our President's withdrawal from the Paris accord climate agreement. He will discuss how the President's deregulatory agenda is proceeding and its prospects for getting the economy going again after a decade of stagnation. Reservations are required. Please call Cascade Policy Institute at 503-242-0900 or info@cascadepolicy.org for information.
Wednesday, June 14 - "As American as Apple Pie Dessert Party", 5 to 7:30 pm - Douglas County Republican Party Office, 506 S.E. Jackson St., Roseburg, Oregon. Sponsored by Umpqua Valley Republican Women. Information call Sue: 541-430-5802.
Saturday, June 17 - 2:30 pm and through the evening - in Medford - $ 75. includes visits to The Rogue Creamery Cheese Shop, Lillie Belle Chocolate Shop, a tour of historic Jacksonville with wine tastings at Quady North and South Stage Cellars and ending at Dancing Vineyards with wine tastings, dinner of Caesar salad, half of wood fired pizza, Portobello mushrooms and a glass of wine. A super gala evening. Departure at 2:30 pm from Rogue Regency Inn, located at 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, Oregon, on the Wine Hopper bus. Contact Nancy Trahern, OFRW District VI Co-Director and President of Rogue Valley Republican Women at 541-660-1600 or nancytrahern97527@gmail.com for more information. Seating is limited. Respond ASAP before Friday, June 12, 2017, Please.
Trust in GOD, but lock your car !
Keep your eyes open for children's books offered at garage sales, library clearances, church bazaars and yard sales. Remember, the member who gathers the most books for the children at our Pregnancy Centers, will earn a free Elmer's lunch at our September 14 meeting. These books are usually sold at bargain-basement prices. Let us keep our belief of 'Every child should have a book of their very own' continue.
Don't forget your donation toward the proposed Vietnam Memorial at the Boring Station Trailhead Park. Every dollar helps us remember the service of Military Veterans and to Memorialize all the casualties of wars still being fought. A worthwhile Patriotic Project by the citizens of Boring, Oregon. Contact Steve Bates at 503-663-6271 or mail a check to: Vietnam Memorial Fund, Boring, Oregon Foundation, P.O. Box 1448, Boring Oregon 97009.
If you are looking to hear more Conservative voices, please check out https://www.crtv.com for some of our favorites - Michelle Malkin and Mark Levin.
Saturday, June 24, Monarch Hotel off 205 near Clackamas Town Center. All day training program for future candidates and campaign staff by The Leadership Institute from Washington, D.C. sponsored by the Oregon Republican Party in cooperation with the Caucus. Don't miss a great opportunity to obtain key information for anyone considering a run for office or working on a campaign. Dinner speaker will be Burgess Owens, author of the book "Liberalism or How to Turn Good Men into Whiners, Weenies and Wimps". Early bird registration is $40. before June 11, 2017 and $60 after. You must register prior to the event. No registrations will be accepted at the door.
Please remember to support our President in his continuing fight to reduce the size of our government , balance the budget, respect all citizens and protect our country from all enemies, both foreign and domestic. Address cards to: President Donald Trump, The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington D.C. 20500
Call Clarice Moss, 503-658-5227 or claricemoss@yahoo.com with any additional information of news you would like to share in our July 2017 Updates.
Fly Our Flag proudly on June 14, Flag Day