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New chicken recipe by Kathy

Things you might of missed
by Jack

You have 3 years to file a tax return amendment to the IRS .
Microsoft's new search engine is called Bing.
GMAC is now called Allay.
AIG is now AIU.
Blackwater, the US military contractor in Iraq is now Xe (pronounced zee).
Philip Morris is now Altria.
(Having a bad day?  just change your name.)

The Park TV System
Reported by Bill Duff

As of 6/15/09 the following DIGITAL STATIONS are sent through our Park's Cable System.
9.1---9.2---9.3---11.1---13.1---13.2
Note: you need a good DIGITAL CONVERTER BOX to view these channels.
Also: Channel 12.1 can be received using your RV Exterior Antenna.

Thank Bill when you see him, he put in a lot of hours on this project.

The Evergreen Safety Committee reports on H1N1 virus.
World Health Organization declares the H1N1 (Swine Flu) is now pandemic

Latest update on the Swine Flu in WA.
Check this map then "US Time Lapse, tab" each week to see how the flu progresses. Washington is now in 7th place in the USA for the number of confirmed Swine Flu cases.
More information. Did you know?

"There are two types of facial protection, says William Schaffner, a professor at Vandebilt University School of Medicine. Surgical masks are designed to keep germs in — so you don't infect someone else, while N95 respirators are designed to keep germs out, so a sick person doesn't infect you."

"The best preventive practice is to wash your hands often with soap, don't pick your nose or rub your eyes, and if you feel sick, stay home and call your doctor."

"As always, people should wash their hands frequently and cover their coughs".

"Soap and alcohol-based cleansers kill viruses, and flu is a virus. But antibacterial substances kill bacteria, not viruses."

The above was compiled by Liz Szabo,
USA TODAY

Update on Hood Canal.
Hood canal is open! Yeh!

Latest Chimacum Cell Phone news from Henry Lahore.
T-Mobile has installed a new cell tower behind the old NAPA building.
It provides us with good cell coverage even with Verizon for our new lot on the back row = 613
Verizon appears to use the T-Mobile tower as an "extended network" at no extra charge with no apparent delay in getting voice mail messages, etc.
Some of the rows of the park will get direct Verizon service, but the back row seems to get "extended network"

Put your car keys beside your bed at night.
Put your car keys beside your bed at night. If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies. This works well if any kind of emergency occurs and you need to get someone's attention.
Submitted by Don Teppola.

An alert from Don Teppola
It seems there are lots of stores that are closing due to the "recession" and the fact that people are not shopping. If you have any "gift cards" from
these stores, make sure you use them or you will lose them!!
Watch those store money cards and gift cards and
credit slips!!

New Cell Phone tips and tricks
Find a business, Highway delays due to weather, construction, accidents and turn off spam before it cost you money for text messaging.

Watch a motor home burn as the owner video tapes the inferno.

Three important questions to ask your doctor when they are making a diagnosis. Get the doctor   thinking about other possibilities.
1. "What else could it be?"
2. "Could two things be going on to explain my 
     symptoms?"       
3. "Is there anything in my history, physical exams, laboratory findings, or other test that seem not to fit with your working diagnosis?"
Taken from AARP and How Doctors Think by Jerome Groopman, MD

Do you know someone that you suspect is being financially exploited? There is a hot-line to adult protective services that are responsible for investigating suspected financial exploitation. (anonymously if you wish).
www.elderabusecenter.org 

Do you use your cell phone while you drive your vehicle?
You are leaving yourself wide open for a big fine
if you do this anywhere in Washington starting
in July 2008. Sources say the increase of
accidents and fatalities are what prompted the
new law.

 No more delays at Washington bridges paying tolls. Get a Transponder Sticker for your windshield. "Good To Go" Submitted by Judy A.

Allergies, find out before you travel when and where the pollen count is high.

Need proof that you applied for your passport in case it doesn't come in time for your trip? You will need it to get back into the U.S.A. (Information supplied by Judy A.)

Electric or Propane - What will your choice be? Do you have a choice in your RV? If so, you will want to know how to save money on the energy you use.

Latest and greatest Hot Spot finder from the traveling Cates

How to by-pass company and personal automated answering systems                           
Port Townsend Webcam 
for views of the Courthouse,
Ferry,SR #104, Tacoma narrows and Jefferson County Airport

Two other websites on Port Townsend   One and Two

More Websites

Web sites you need to know for traveling the Northwest

More traveling web sites (i.e. where to get a passport)