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10/01/2026

Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Come on in and get your goodies, DONT FORGET "EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES"

09/17/2026

09/17/2026

HOW TO GET FREE ESPRESSO

09/04/2026

They say your picture on your phones wall paper says alot about you. Share what yours is in the comments below. If I get more than 5 participants. And not employees and Family, I will draw a name for a free oil change.

08/19/2026

And the Winner of the "Where in the World is Tee?" Is Roxy Cermak. Many of you guessed the right place. Cedar Mills Falls. See comments for more pictures.

Cedar Mill Falls is a hidden, 15-foot urban waterfall located in the Cedar Mill neighborhood near Portland and Beaverton, Oregon. Geologically unique, the waterfall flows directly over the edge of the historic Elk Point basalt lava flow. It is highly accessible via a short, ADA-compliant wooden boardwalk—the Sue Conger Boardwalk—which leads to an elevated viewing platform directly overlooking the rushing water.

Key Highlights & Features
• Urban Oasis: Tucked away right next to a residential neighborhood, providing a peaceful escape with a high volume of water, especially during the rainy winter and spring seasons.
• Historic Proximity: The falls sit directly adjacent to the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District's (THPRD) historic John Quincy Adams Young House.
• Trail Connections: The viewing platform links directly into the Cedar Mill Creek Greenway and the 3.5-mile Johnson Creek Trail and Cedar Mill Creek Greenway loop, a paved, dog-friendly neighborhood perimeter trail.
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How to Access & Park
Because it is situated in a developed suburban area, there is no dedicated park parking lot right at the falls, but it is incredibly easy to visit:
• The Quick Walk: Park at the northeast corner of the Cedar Mill Bible Church parking lot. From there, it is an easy 0.2-mile walk past the historic JQAY house to the boardwalk.
• The Coffee Stroll: Park at Insomnia Coffee Co. at Timberland Town Center and enjoy a casual 0.4-mile walk down the paved path to the falls with a drink in hand. Footpaths: While the boardwalk offers a safe, level viewing area, a steep, unofficial dirt path branches off toward the base of the creek for a lower vantage point (exercise extreme caution after heavy rains when currents are strong)
The contest was a great success. So watch your news letter for the next time we play.

08/12/2026

This is what happens for the 2nd time hitting something. The 1st time we could straighten it. Very expensive necessary too protect engine

08/02/2026

Make sure you get your guess in before the 16th.

07/23/2026

Route 66 turns 100 this year!

Established in 1926, Route 66 stretched 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, California. Conceived by Oklahoma businessman Cyrus Avery, it connected rural Midwest and Southwest communities, acting as a lifeline for Dust Bowl migrants, a supply route during WWII, and a symbol of mid-century vacation freedom before being decommissioned in 1985.
Key Milestones in Route 66 History
• 1926 (November 11): Route 66 is officially established, linking existing state and county roads into one continuous path from the Great Lakes to the Pacific.
• 1930s (The Dust Bowl): The highway becomes the main thoroughfare for hundreds of thousands of people fleeing the devastated Great Plains for work in California, later immortalized in John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath.
• 1938: Route 66 becomes the first major U.S. highway to be completely paved from end to end.
• 1940s–1950s (The Boom): The post-WWII economic boom ushers in a golden age of American road-tripping. The route spawns a massive culture of neon-lit motels, quirky roadside attractions, and diners.
• 1956: President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs the Federal Aid Highway Act, funding the new Interstate Highway System, which bypasses the older, winding sections of Route 66.
• 1985 (June 27): Route 66 is officially decommissioned and decertified as a U.S. Highway, having been largely replaced by continuous interstates like I-55, I-40, and I-15.
Today, the legacy of the "Mother Road" lives on. Organizations like the National Park Service Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program help preserve and promote surviving alignments and historic roadside architecture. Exploring the route is still a popular tourist activity, and road-trippers can utilize resources like the Historic Route 66 Association of Illinois or Route 66 News to track down original diners, neon signs, and vintage gas stations

07/23/2026