Archive for October, 2012

YAW’S ‘’OFFICIAL’’ OPENING ~ NEXT WEEK!

yaw's

            11340 NE Halsey St • Portland, OR 97220

Hours Monday through Sunday   11:00am to 10:00pm 

                            Phone: 503.408.YAWS  
                                

The legendary Yaw’s Top Notch Restaurant is back, having been
absent from the list of Portland eateries for thirty years. The grand
opening festivities begin on Monday, October 15 with Classic Car’s
cruising into the parking lot for Yaw’s 14 space car hop service. On
Friday and Saturday, the 19th and 20th, it’s Johnny Limbo and The
Lugnuts performing their musical memories. The KISN Good Guys
will also be on hand with a remote on Friday to help with music of
the past and great stuff to give away. 

  

yaw's ham and fries

johnnylimboandthelugnuts

new kisn mic board

kisn good guy sticker

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THE COLUMBUS DAY STORM OF 1962

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A storm damaged light plane at the Portland airport

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The scoreboard at Gresham High School

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Wind damaged sign atop a Salem theater

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Damage in Eugene

eugene paper

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TODAY IN HISTORY

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John Denver (born Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr.)

            (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997)

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HEINZ FOUNDER BORN ON THIS DAY 1844

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           Henry John Heinz (October 11, 1844 – May 14, 1919)

H.J. Heinz was an American businessman of German descent who, along
with L. Clarence Noble founded the H. J. Heinz Company in 1869. Their
first product is Henry’s ‘pure and Superior’ grated horseradish that was
grown on a garden patch given to Henry by his parents.

 

                                      horse radish

heinz plant

               Heinz_Keystone_Logo

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FAST FOOD CHAIN GET’S NEW LOGO

Wendys-New Logo
Wendy’s original logo                             The new Wendy’s logo

For the first time since 1983, the Ohio-based fast food company Wendy’s is being updated with a new logo. The company CEO Emil Brolick, said the current logo
had served the company well for the past three decades, but that it was time
for an update. The update will start appearing on newly built and renovated
restaurants this coming March.

 

 

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Emil Brolick

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