A lot has happened since the last posting. Our Office warming party was somewhat more than warm. It was in the mid 90's outside and considerably hotter inside. Even so about 15 people came by to chat and sweat. Thanks to all who helped and attended. That's the good news.

The not-so-good news is that our campiagn manager, Christy, has moved to Seattle to take care of her father. He was struck suddenly with debilitating cancer and Christy must attend to him. His prognoisis is not good and Christy is the only family member available to help him through this time. Thank you, Christy, for all of your hard work and dedication. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your dad.

Yesterday we brought an intern onboard who Christy had found before her dad became ill. Her name is Katy Erickson. she comes from the Obama campaign. She says her first memory of a political thought was at the age of 7 when she was "glued the TV watching the coverage of the Kansas City bombing and wondering who did what and why". Katy is "fullfilling a dream" to be working in politics and I'm sure she will be a real asset to the team. She will be in the office from 1pm till 4 pm most days. Call and welcome her at the office number 396-5530.

More big news is that the Coos Dems voted on the 20th to contribute $1000 per month to our campaign for common sense for the next five months! Thank you Coos Dems! This will pay for Tee shirts, signs and a banner that we will be wearing/walking with in the Gay 90's parade.

I will be attending the Azalea festival this weekend, trying to stay dry, and talking with the people there.

Rick