Category Archives: General Interest

A Thanksgiving Story

Posted on November 24, 2022 by webadmin

By Fred Prout John Tucker died. Outside of Ratcheds, it’s not news. You didn’t know him, why should you care? But John Tucker’s life had meaning. As do all lives. The community of Ratcheds loved John Tucker. And it went … Continue reading →

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Please Help… “Toys for Joy” bring smiles to kids faces

Posted on November 19, 2022 by webadmin
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Agenda Workshop

Posted on October 28, 2022 by webadmin

The Board of Directors has changed the Agenda Meeting to an Agenda Workshop held one week before the Board meeting. This is designed to encourage park members to have more significant input while making Board Meetings more efficient. The workshop … Continue reading →

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Squirrel Droppings / Pumping Irony

Posted on October 26, 2022 by webadmin

By Fred Prout As many of you know, the light of my life for most of a half century was legally blind. So I am not totally ignorant of the problems and how to get around them as best you … Continue reading →

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Technical Help and Guidance for Phones, Tablets, and Computers

Posted on October 20, 2022 by webadmin

We all struggle to improve our ability to communicate. These days, that usually means utilizing a cell phone, tablet, or computer. Using these new-fangled devices can be frustrating at times. And sometimes the problems we’re having can be easily fixed. … Continue reading →

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The Clubhouse Bell

Posted on October 18, 2022 by webadmin

In September 1992 when Frank and Cathey Johnson #15 came into the Park the bell was an important part of the Park. The bell rang about 30 minutes before meetings. The Board, Jacks and Jills, or Memorials. Anytime members needed … Continue reading →

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David Sawaya, In Memoriam

Posted on October 15, 2022 by webadmin

By Jackie Deal Dave Sawaya lived life to the fullest even after losing a leg to cancer in 1992. We knew him as a man on crutches hopping circles around us and laughingly piloting his electric cart wherever he wanted. … Continue reading →

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Office Thank You to Members

Posted on October 13, 2022 by webadmin

The Office looks amazing! THANK YOU to our Park Manager Randy Bice and Rockey Shanhan for painting the front entrance a clean, crisp white. THANK YOU to all of the PCM Committee members who helped to empty the Office furniture … Continue reading →

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Pickleball and Chair Volley Ball Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays!

Posted on October 6, 2022 by webadmin
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Snowbird Farewell

Posted on October 5, 2022 by webadmin

What a wonderful evening we had at the Snowbird Farewell potluck.  We had 56 excited and hungry people.  There were so many dishes to choose from and of course we ate too much. A map of Oregon was cut into … Continue reading →

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