WHAT IS GOOD FOR YOU (Part one)
Apples
Protects your heart
Prevents constipation
Blocks diarrhea
Improves lung capacity
Cushions joints
Apricots
Combats cancer
Controls blood pressure
Saves your eyesight
Shields against Alzheimer's
Slows aging process
Artichokes
Aids digestion
Lowers cholesterol
Protects your heart
Stabilizes blood sugar
Guards against liver disease
Avocados
Battles diabetes
Lowers cholesterol
Helps stops strokes
Controls blood pressure
Smoothes skin
Bananas
Protects your heart
Quiets a cough
Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure
Blocks diarrhea
Beans
Prevents constipation
Helps hemorrhoids
Lowers cholesterol
Combats cancer
Stabilizes blood sugar
Beets
Controls blood pressure
Combats cancer
Strengthens bones
Protects your heart
Aids weight loss
Blueberries
Combats cancer
Protects your heart
Stabilizes blood sugar
Boosts memory
Prevents constipation
Broccoli
Strengthens bones
Saves eyesight
Combats cancer
Protects your heart
Controls blood pressure
Cabbage
Combats cancer
Prevents constipation
Promotes weight loss
Protects your heart
Helps hemorrhoids
Cantaloupe
Saves eyesight
Controls blood pressure
Lowers cholesterol
Combats cancer
Supports immune system
Carrots
Saves eyesight
Protects your heart
Prevents constipation
Combats cancer
Promotes weight loss
Cauliflower
Protects against Prostate Cancer
Combats Breast Cancer
Strengthens bones
Banishes bruises
Guards against heart disease
Cherries
Protects your heart
Combats Cancer
Ends insomnia
Slows aging process
Shields against Alzheimer's
Chestnuts
Promotes weight loss
Protects your heart
Lowers cholesterol
Combats Cancer
Controls blood pressure
Chili peppers
Aids digestion
Soothes sore throat
Clears sinuses
Combats Cancer
Boosts immune system
THE CURSE OF THE PHARAOH
The first King Tut Curse occurred on October 8, when 50 people went to the Senior Center at 4:30
a.m. to catch a travel bus which was to leave for Seattle at 5:30 a.m., by 7:30 the bus still had not arrived, so everyone went home. As it turned out the bus company had changed owners on Friday (10/5)
so the PSAC trip had fallen through the crack. No King Tut that day.
Ok, the second trip to King Tut was scheduled for October 15, with the same bus company. This time
35 people met at the Senior Center at 4:45 a.m. to catch the bus at 5:30 a.m. for Seattle. The bus was
scheduled to pick up 35 people at the Senior Center, go to Astoria to pick up 14 people, take highway
30 to Kelso pick up 3 people, and then take the freeway to Seattle.
However this time the second King Tut Curse came in the form of the Astoria Bridge. The bridge was
closed due to high winds which had caused the bridge repair scaffolding to come loose letting it fall
around. The folks waiting for the bus at all locations were unaware of this dilemma until William Mundy
arrived reporting that he had heard on the news that the bridge was closed. Our Travel Tour Guide Ron Schnitger immediately
checked this out, called the bus company to let them know, and arranged for the Astoria folks to be driven to Kelso. The bus traveled highway 4, picked up the PSAC group, then back to Kelso, to pick up the others. Once everyone was on board, John Vale one of
our wonderful Senior Center chefs, had brought Orange Juice, water and muffins for everyone, what a life saver.
We are behind schedule and know we will miss our scheduled King Tut events, but upon arrival at the Pacific Science Center, our
wonderful Tour Guide Ron Schnitger did his magic and got everything rescheduled. The movie and exhibit were wonderful and we
met our scheduled departure time as planned. Taking the car pool lanes allowed us easy travel to Kelso, and we had heard the Astoria bridge was open, so we dropped the folks from Astoria and Kelso off. Now comes the question do we take Highway 4 or 30 to
the peninsula? Ron being the gentleman that he is, gave the option to the bus driver, she choose Oregon Highway 30, so we are off,
feeling good about the day in spite of the morning experience and speculating that we will be home about 6:30 or 7 at the latest.
King Tut Curse number three, as we arrive in Astoria, we see a flashing sign that says the bridge is closed again. We dropped off
two ladies that had decided to ride back to Astoria on the bus, Ron goes to speak with the ODOT folks parked at the entrance to the
bridge. He asks if we could take the bridge to the Peninsula”. Well guess what “NO YOU CANNOT”! Ron also ask ODOT if the ferry
in West Port was running, they replied no it had closed a half hour before. So back we go to Longview on 30, to return on highway
4, but not before we gas the bus and we all head for McDonald’s. We think King Tut Curse number four may occur when we see
an accident on Highway 4 near Roseburg, with police attending, but we were able to pass by quickly. When we arrived about 11:30
pm. at the PSAC we were ready to call it a day, our bus driver was a gem and did a wonderful job in spite of all of the setbacks. King
Tut was enjoyed by all, even with the curses. THANKS TO RON, JOHN AND OUR DRIVER.
Ron has since found out that the West Port Ferry was indeed still running Monday evening,
Shall we call that curse number 4?