Category Archives: General Interest

Heroes, Part 1

by Fred Prout I just spent five days as a guest of Mercy Hospital. They removed a piece of my colon. I now only have a semi. They thought it was cancer. It wasn’t. Yippee !!! I now have a … Continue reading

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Road Project Complete. Thanks Everyone!

The Pavement Slurry Seal Project is essentially done.  The Park wants to thank all of those who assisted with traffic control, project management, handling mail and packages, and any other task that was so instrumental in the efficient and quick … Continue reading

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Review Proposed By-Law Changes in the Clubhouse Until May 16

The Election Committee is inviting all members to review and write pro/con statements on the upcoming proposed By-Law changes.  These are available in the Clubhouse now and will be available until May 16th. So stop by, buy an ice cream … Continue reading

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On Water… Too Much and Not Enough

Most of us were quite happy to be done with 2020.  Be it the pandemic, isolation, or wildfires, we endured a lot.  So welcome 2021?  Well, maybe not. Let me explain.

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Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

I asked my Doctor “Will I lose my hair?” A definite “Yes” was the answer. There is no escaping it. I will be facing the summer with hats and wigs to cover my very pale head. I wonder if there … Continue reading

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IN MEMORIAM, CONNIE LANKFORD

Life is fleeting.  And oh, so fragile.  Connie Lankford passed away in her sleep April 24, 2021.  Friday I talked with her on the phone for 30 minutes: she sounded fine, happy, looking forward to being “home” to Timber Valley.  … Continue reading

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The Good, Bad and the Ugly

I promised the good, bad, and the ugly. How about a combo of Good, Bad and Ugly, What could possibly be all three at once. I can’t taste food. Everything is yucky. I have lost a few pounds. Easy to … Continue reading

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The Silliness Train

First of all, this story is 92% BS and 10% true. So, if you like silliness, hop on. If you have a problem with it, call me and I’ll deliver my Complete Works of Leo Tolstoy. And a few assorted … Continue reading

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NEW MEMBERS

By Bev Boykin #87 Membership Committee In the last few months, we have add several new members to our park. Unfortunately, Covid kept us from welcoming them properly so I am trying to play catch-up. Please give a Big SKP … Continue reading

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A Little Day/Night Music

I hate to admit it, but the losses of the past year, and the isolation imposed by the virus, have left me fighting a daily battle with depression. Most days it’s a draw, some days I win, some I lose. … Continue reading

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