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Luke Rummell (A1 Realty.Com) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:11:42 -0600

Snow has fallen on the yampa valley and more and more homes have price reductions.\In oregon there has been many price change from homes near the golf course and the ocean the beach.Come and see for yourself/

Snow Is A Coming To The Yampa Valley

Luke Rummell (A1 Realty.Com) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:40:24 -0600

Skiers in all types of costumes will be flooding the Yampa Valley As The Snow starts to fall>> The Gondola will open Friday be their or be sqaure! Buyers are needed in Oregon And Colorado.

When You Say Your Happy It Can be A Sarcastic WORD

Luke Rummell (A1 Realty.Com) — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 12:14:32 -0600

After moving to the Yampa Valley for economic reasons I hate the State' I hate the snow shoveling" I hate the use of salt" I hate to have to be putting on snow chains and studded tires!!! Alot of stuff is annoying but I am happy to see that wife is happy" with the changes that are being offerd,. Home prices are way higher than the avearage person can afford,

Happy Trick Or Treating Fellow realtors

Luke Rummell (A1 Realty.Com) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:05:04 -0500

HAPPY TRICK OR TREATING 1 AND ALL AND A SAFE HALLOWEEN 08

FROM A1 REALTY.COM

When A Good Deal Comes Around I Think That Some Buyers Have No Sense!!

Luke Rummell (A1 Realty.Com) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:52:58 -0500

How many of you have found that to be the case where A home with Ocean front"location"Location was a ultimate dream and a buyer was afraid to make an offer on the place even though they could affordit? I have found it to be the case where some really good deals came along and the buyers started to have remorse of thinking that they could own a home? Let me know buyer what you think pour it on...

Oak Creek The Town With No Police

Luke Rummell (A1 Realty.Com) — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:55:37 -0500

Tell Me IF you know where these places are?

Luke Rummell (A1 Realty.Com) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:33:12 -0500

WE HAVE A GREAT NEED FOR HOMEBUYERS! OCEAN FRONT AND VIEW HOMES...

People Come From All Over To See Fort Clatsop And Also the Pacific Ocean

Luke Rummell (A1 Realty.Com) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:50:14 -0500

Mammals

The park's most charismatic large mammals, Roosevelt elk (Cervus elaphus roosevelti), figure prominently in the site's history from the time of the Lewis and Clark expedition. The abundance of elk was a critical factor in the party's decision to winter in the area. In February of 1806 Meriwether Lewis wrote, "The Elk is the same with that found in much the greatest portion of North America, they are common to every part of this country, as well the timbered lands as the plains." Today a resident herd frequents the park's forests and willow swamps during winter, and elk are often seen loafing in nearby fields in spring and summer.

Six of the Memorial's bat species and the white-footed vole (Arborimus albipes) are federal species of concern. These nocturnal mammals reside in the park's mature coniferous forests, together with northern flying squirrels (Glaucomys sabrinus sabrinus) and western red-backed voles (Clethrionomys californicus).

NPS PHOTO

Roosevelt Elk

IF YOU GO:

Elk remain abundant in the region. The best viewing times are early morning and early evening, from October through April. Here's where you can often see elk.

Near Fort Clatsop: Elk graze in the open fields between Fort Clatsop and the Astoria Airport. As you exit Fort Clatsop Road, make a left heading back to U.S. Highway 101 and Warrenton.

South of Seaside, along U.S. 101: An elk herd frequents the open fields along U.S. 101, between the south end of Seaside and the entrance to Oregon Highway 26.

Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area: The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife maintains this excellent elk-viewing site. There is ample parking, viewing areas and an interpretive talk on 530 AM radio. To reach the refuge, enter the roundabout on the Astoria end of the new Youngs Bay Bridge and take Oregon Highway 202 turn for 22 miles. From Seaside, take Oregon 26 east to the Jewell Junction and follow Oregon 202 north.

QUICK ELK FACTS

• Elk breed from mid-September to mid-October.

• Bull elk like to bugle mainly during breeding season.

• Jewell Elk Refuge feeds elk from December through March.

• Bull elk shed their antlers from March to mid-April.

• New antlers grow one to two weeks after old antlers shed.

• Cow elk show their calves in the open in mid-June.

NPS Photo

Roosevelt Elk Herd at Fort Clatsop

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			Did You Know? In 1958 Fort Clatsop National Memorial was authorized to commemorate the culmination and winter quarters of the Corps of Discovery.

HOMEBUYERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE OREGON COAST CALL LUKE RUMMELL TODAY 970-736-2573

This Is Where I Came From!

Luke Rummell (A1 Realty.Com) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:41:17 -0500

Fort Stevens State Park (Fees)

Fort Stevens State Park (503-861-1671) features camping and day use areas located near several mile of ocean beach and a variety of historical and recreational attractions.

Park Attractions

WE DO NEED HOMEBUYERS CALL ME @970-736-2573

The camping area at Ft. Stevens provides 9 yurt sites, 253 tent campsites, 128 water/electrical sites and 215 full-hook up sites. Five campsites and one yurt site are accessible to those with disabilities and are located near the accessible restroom. The park also features 5 group sites and 7 hiker/biker campsites.

Yurts (circular domed tents with plywood floors) are available for nightly rentals. Furnished with a space heater, lights and beds, they are reservable up to 11 months in advance, as are the campsites, by calling 1-800-452-5687.

A recreational vehicle waste water dump station is located 400 feet east of the registration booth. Near the registration booth is information concerning tides and evening programs, public telephones and a message board.

Freshwater Lakes

Coffenbury Lake provides two swimming areas, restroom, picnicking and a boat ramp. The speed limit on the lake is 10 mpg. Creep, Crawl and Crabapple Lakes are small, but each does have a boat ramp for fishing or canoeing.

Hiking Trails and Bike Paths

Fort Stevens has over six miles of hiking trails and nine miles of bike paths, and is the beginning of the Oregon Coast Trail traversing south to California.

Other Camping Sites

Astoria Warrenton Seaside KOA
The 310 sites include 54 Kamping Kabins.
1100 Ridge Road
503-861-2606, or 1-800-562-8506

Historic Areas

Abandoned Fort

The Fort Stevens Military Reservation guarded the mouth of the Columbia River from the Civil War until World War II. The fort, located one mile north of the campground, was turned over to the State Parks and Recreation Department in 1976.

Park visitors can explore the abandoned gun batteries. You can climb to the nearby commander's station for a scenic view of the Columbia River and South Jetty. A brochure for a self-guided walking tour is available on request.

Shipwreck Remains

Near the beach parking area is the rusting wreck of the "Peter Iredale". The English sailing ship ran aground during a storm in 1906.

Military Museum

The Military Museum contains many military artifacts and interpretive displays depicting the history of the fort from the Civil War era to the shelling of Battery Russell by a Japanese submarine during World War II. The museum is open daily from June through September and Wednesday through Sunday during the remainder of the year.

Guided Tours

During the summer months, guided tours of one-of-a-kind underground Battery Mishler and a tour in the back of a restored 1954 "deuce-and-a-half" army truck are also available. Group tours may be arranged by calling the Historic Area Military Museum at (503) 861-2000 between 10 am and 2 pm Monday through Friday. Allow two weeks advance notice.

Tours, special events and museum services are provided by the Friends of Old Fort Stevens, a private, non-profit group.

South Jetty on Clatsop Spit

South Jetty was built in the late 1800's by the Corps of Engineers. An observation platform located near the jetty is a good spot to watch waves breaking and see big ships crossing the Columbia River bar. Wildlife viewing platforms, located on the Clatsop Spit overlooking the Columbia River and near Swash Lake, are excellent spots for bird watching.

Willamett Valley Buyers We are Calling You" We Need Homebuyers Badly

Luke Rummell (A1 Realty.Com) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:52:10 -0500

Homes are priced to sell.. Give me a jingle at 9707362573 and see what your home is doing? Buying is the best ever for the coast,

The Oregon Coast Needs Home Buyers Now

Luke Rummell (A1 Realty.Com) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:39:30 -0500

Here Is What A Small Town Is Really Like

Luke Rummell (A1 Realty.Com) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:34:22 -0500

Picture yourself here in Oak Creek Population 700 more or less"Picture yourself that you have a police dept and the police are doing their job a little to well in fact it would remind you of the western movies where you have leaders are cowards" Here in Oak Creek we do not have paved roads' We did have a police dept untill some merchants felt the police were the reason for the down turn in lousy business and so some people in a nearby town had the police leave"I do like small towns and yet i don't because in all of them you have a small group of people that always seem to have the control of the town,.

Buyers For All Of Your Oregon Coast Homes Please Call A1 Realty.Com

Luke Rummell (A1 Realty.Com) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:54:45 -0500

Buyers wanted now more than ever for all view homes and frontage homes. call luke rummell and a1 realty.com

Doese Arch Cape,Oceanside,Pacific City,Neskowin, Rockaway,Cannon Beach Excite You?

Luke Rummell (A1 Realty.Com) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:38:42 -0500

Please let your buyers know that these are now affordable, The Oregon Coast is now affordable for all to live and work and play in the sand. No more need to rent that luxury home during the holiday pick one out and call it yours today. please contact A1 Realty.Com I Know the Oregon Coast 47 Years Worth,

Are You Looking For A Ski In And Ski Out Home? A Painted Lady Perhaps

Luke Rummell (A1 Realty.Com) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:39:43 -0500

A1 Realty.Com is the place to come for painted ladies and ski in and ski out homes, vacant land, perhaps it is a simple Oregon Coast Home? The Beach, The Bay, The river/

Come To The Oregon Coast)Prices will not get any cheaper for Ocean Front And View Homes

Luke Rummell (A1 Realty.Com) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:15:20 -0500

Homebuyers for the oREGON COAST WANTED NOW AND NOT 50 YEARS!! FROM NOW.

PRICES WILL NEVER GET ANY BETTER THAN THEY ARE NOW FOR THE OREGON COAST FRONT AND VIEW HOMES,

LET A1 REALTY.COM SHOW YOU HOME.....

HOW MANY ARE MCCAIN AND HOW MANY FOR OBAMA?

Luke Rummell (A1 Realty.Com) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:50:12 -0500

WILL WE EVER HAVE A LADY VP? What is the tone in your tone Obama or Mcain?

Come To Astoria And Purchase Your Painted Lady Here!

Luke Rummell (A1 Realty.Com) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:14:12 -0500

We need Homebuyers here in Astoria,Oregon,Newport,Seaside,Tillamook,Oceanside,Ranchstyles,Painted Ladies, Craftsman, any style and we have them in Oregon, Come To the Oregon Coast to buy your next home,

Check Out Luxury Oregon Coast Homes AND also Princess Bandares hooch

Luke Rummell (A1 Realty.Com) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:51:52 -0500

Come and see what Colorado offers and also the Oregon Coast for luxury hooches,

Have The Elk And Deer Hunters Started To Pile into Meridan?

Luke Rummell (A1 Realty.Com) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:26:28 -0500

We had hunters and more here than ever! Every state of the union gathers here in the OC.Happy Halloween 1 and all

WE NEED HOMEBUYERS FOR (NOT ASTORIA NEWYORK!OR ASTORIA NEBRASKA,BUT THE OREGON ONE

Luke Rummell (A1 Realty.Com) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:19:07 -0500

& Clark stayed near present day Astoria during the winter of 1805-06, and built Fort Clatsop for shelter.

Astoria is the oldest U.S. settlement west of the Rocky Mountains.

Members of the Pacific Fur Company, owned by John Jacob Astor, arrived in March of 1811 and established Fort Astoria.

In 1847, the first post office west of the Rockies was established in Astoria by James Shively.

The first U.S. Customs house was established in 1849.

In the late 1800's, Astoria's salmon canneries, forest and shipping industries turned the area into the liveliest boom town between Seattle and San Francisco.

Immigrants came from Finland, Scandinavia and China, expanding the area's culture as well as its economy.

Captain George Flavel was one of the first licensed Columbia River Bar Pilots and Astoria's first millionaire. He built the Flavel Mansion in 1885, now open to the public as the Flavel House Museum.

Downtown businesses were first built on pilings over the Columbia River's edge. Nearly all of the downtown area burned to the "ground" in 1922. Fill was added before downtown was rebuilt. Any flat land you see in Astoria is most likely fill.

The Astoria Column was dedicated in 1926. It is a 125 foot high memorial depicting the history of the area in a mural.

Major employers are the U.S. Coast Guard, Georgia-Pacific and Weyerhaeuser. Other industries include fishing, logging and tourism.

The population of Astoria is approximately 10,000.

Average precipitation is 75 inches per year.

In 1854, Astoria became the Clatsop County seat.

Astoria & Warrenton each is governed by an elected five member council. The mayor serves as the political head of the government while the city manager is the chief administrator.

Movies made in the Astoria area include The Goonies, Benji the Hunted, Short Circuit, Come See the Paradise, Kindergarten Cop, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III and Free Willy.

The Astoria-Megler Bridge, which was formally dedicated August 27, 1966, is 4.1 miles long and is considered the longest three-span truss bridge in the world.

The English sailing vessel the Peter Iredale ran aground on the beach at Fort Stevens during a storm in 1906 and its remains are still visible there.

Fort Stevens Military Reservation guarded the mouth of the Columbia River during the Civil War and World Wars I and II.

How Can I Have A Colorado EMail Adrress and Yet Work With Homebuyers

Luke Rummell (A1 Realty.Com) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:37:17 -0500

Having been in the real estate industry for over 14+ Years I have only shown a home 1 time and most of or just about all of my buyers come over the net. What people want is to know if the home that they are buying is a safe buy and that can is done with the aids of professional people along the home buying routes, With the aids of the net and the fax machine and if the listing agent has done a good job of a digital out lay of pictures there is no need to leave your office and drive around with the high price of fuel.

Friends Of Mine From A Town Called Astoria,Oregon 97103

Luke Rummell (A1 Realty.Com) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:51:10 -0500

This is Debra and she is a really way cool person and a good friend and a match maker! That is what she we jokingly call her. She was my wifes hair salon lady in Astoria and she is known as the goddess of the scalp or is it hair!!! When you are in Astoria give her a jingle will you? 503)325-2950

We need home buyers in Astoria,Oregon And aLSO THE COAST/THE YAMPA VALLEY/ROADS END/SILETZ/TOLEDO, AND ALL OVER IN BETWEEN. a1 realty.com serves these areas from my lair in colorado..

We Need You Homebuyers! There are alot of homes.

Luke Rummell (A1 Realty.Com) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:43:12 -0500

Newport,Astoria,Seaside,Cannonbeach,Oceanside,How do these places sound to you? Please email me for the latest price list. You snooze you will loose......!!

Buyers See What You Are Missing Out On The Oregon Coast

Luke Rummell (A1 Realty.Com) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:35:44 -0500

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