Letter from the Editor:
Dear Family and Friends,
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doesn’t cost you anything. You can view the latest Newsletter. There
is usually a fee per page to print. Ask the librarian to assist you with
this!
Jim & I frequent the libraries (or Internet Café) when we are
traveling. We even pay our bills from the internet access at the
library when we are traveling. Really, it is fairly easy!
This issue of the Newsletter is yours to
ENJOY! 
Jim & Connie Gale
12925 W Greenfield Road
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
congale@ispwest.com
Jim has been busy organizing a family campout for June of 2007 . .
Fromherz Family Campout
June 24 – July 1, 2007
Ft. Stevens State Park
Warrenton OR –
www.oregonstateparks.org/park_179.php
Over the past couple of years we’ve talked about a family campout. So
after some encouragement from some of you I’m going to start one…..
After the family reunion in June of 07, we’re going to end the reunion
on a Sunday afternoon….. Those who wish to join us…. Please plan to
follow us to the beach for a week of fun….
In
the fall of 06 I’m going to reserve a group of spaces at the beach in
the “M” loop of Ft Stevens state park….. the “M” loop is one of the
oldest loops in the park and is built up with trees around the camp
sights… these sites are full hookups….. Water, sewer, electric designed
for trailers….
We’d like you to join us for a week, to relax, sit around the camp fire,
shoot the breeze, and do nothing but relax….
For those of you who have never been to Ft Stevens, its several hundred
acres with a lake, easy walking to the Ocean beach, 15 to 20 miles of
paved bike paths…. A nice quiet spot to turn the kids loose, let them
play, and relax…
Our only plan is to have a community dinner (pot luck BBQ) each night by
pulling several tables together, and sitting around the fire ring having
a good time…. Otherwise you’re on your own to do what you want… team up
with others to relax, walk, fish, fly a kite, bicycle, just what ever
suits you…..
Also within a few miles of Ft Stevens is Astoria, Ft. Clatsop, the fort
where Lewis and Clark wintered on the Oregon Coast…..
Usually every night in the park a park ranger gives a talk on the wild
life, area, Lewis and Clark, and all kinds of stuff…..
Important Facts:
Decide if you wish to go…… last date to sign up is Sept 5, 06
Dates to be firmed up – Family Reunion 07, June 22-24
Dates at the beach, Sunday night June 24th – Sunday Morning
July 1, 2007
Do
I have to stay the whole week? NO, stay as long as you wish…. One
night, or all 7
Can a second Camper, Tent, etc Join me in my camp sight ? Sure, a second
tent, or vehicle can join you in your sight…. Or 2 tents can be put
up…. See Jim for details.
Are there showers, toilets, etc close by? YES, each loop has a set of
rest rooms, hot showers, and play area for kids.
How do I sign up? A $32 refundable deposit needs to be in Jims hand by
5 Sept 06. With your money, you’ll need to provide your name, address,
what your going to camp in, (tent, trailer, motor home) and how many
people are going to join you in the sight, and if there’s going to be an
extra vehicle in the sight….
Camp fees are now $26 a night with a one time $6.00 reservation fee. If
you stay 5 nights your cost will be 26 x 5 + 6 = 137.00. A 7 night stay
would be 26 x 7 + 6 = 188.00. 2007 camping fees haven’t been set so
this is an estimate. If you have a second vehicle, it’s an additional
$5 a night… that means 2 cars, or a motor home and an extra car, it
doesn’t mean a trailer and tow vehicle.
Refunds
for cancellations can be made through the 1st of May 07.
After that date your money will be lost…..
I
intend to call early in Sept, when reservations open and book a group of
sights for us…. There is no guarantee that any 2 campers can be next to
each other…. I’m going to book the longest stay people in the center
with the shorter stay people on the outside edges of the group so the
core stays together…
When I receive the reservation packet I will send you your copy, by
mail. You will be responsible to stop at the sign in desk at Ft Stevens
and pay the balance of your fee’s, or if you wish you can do so by mail…
and receive a pass that allows you to drive direct to your space when
you get to the park…..
