Dec. 24th

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Newsletter

RVE CLUB MEETING – Vice chair Jim Moeller called meeting to order.

Accompanists – Jan Delashmit
Invocation – Bob Amos
Secretary Report – Maxine Topel
Treasurer Report – Gordon Amos
Welcome to all new arrivals& those new to our park!
Merry Christmas to all !!

MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Craig told us Dana had sinus surgery this week, recovering at home. The hot tub & pool are both up & running. If you are expecting packages, please check at office as there are a “ton” of packages there.

Treasurer Gordon Amos gave his report & it was approved. Properties chair Ron Zoeller reported linoleum in bottom of cupboards needs replacing. He has leftover vinyl to be used & looking for someone who can “get on knees” to install. Board member Lynn Stamp showed a folding chair for folks to try for comfort, could be ordered at cost of $41-42 plus shipping & tax. Will talk about this next Monday. It was mentioned storage might be a problem.

Entertainment chair Marylyn Mason thanked all who came to Friday’s program featuring Cleckler Elementary kids. Over $600 proceeds went to the school. First entertainment of 2020 will be Jan. 10 with Kody Norris Band. Cost is $8 pp.

Monday night dances begin Jan. 6 with Hot Rodz playing, $7 pp.

TY to Jean Stamp & Donna Goodwin who volunteered to serve donuts during January .. and to Dan Bryant for making coffee.

Helen Curtis. Cards to sign are in office area.: Dana Daves, sinus surgery; Chris Stephens, death of sister-in-law.

Your club board will do January breakfasts.

What a wonderful Italian Dinner we had on Tuesday! Thanks, Mark & Linda Kunkel & committee.

A fun time was had on Thursday evening with the Golf Cart Parade. Thanks to Norbys & committee.

Dave Johnson #93 continues to work on new park directories. He askes residents to give him changes by Jan. 17. He will complete & print these for distribution first Monday in February.

Activity Calendars are posted by Judi DeKoning. Names of chairmen are shown on front page of newsletter. Changes may be given to Judi or Mary Lou. . If you’d like a copy, Dana will be happy to make you one, or call Judi 815-985-3085, You can email Judi at Judideke@mail.com to get on her calendar email group.

Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex every Thursday, 8 a.m. Everyone welcome.

Park Pizza Parties begin in Jan., 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. These are held at Peter Piper Pizza with Dean & Millie Ricke and Jim & Donna Goodwin chairing. If you have a Peter Piper cup, bring it as your beverage is free. Dean has a few extras.

Bible Study is held Tuesdays, 6 p.m. in dart room with John McDaniel.

No Euchre on Dec. 24 or Dec. 31 says Mark Wieners.

Bean Bags will be played outdoors tomorrow due to hall being decorated for Christmas Dinner.

Judy Shively has begun a Late Riser’s Walking Exercise activity 10 a.m. Monday through Friday in the quilting area. This is an inside walking by VCR tape & does not replace the 7:30 a.m. walking exercise. Would be Jan. thru March.

Continue to save plastic bags (example HEB or Walmart) to give to Judy Nordquist, for her mat project.

Like to learn to shuffle? Chair Dave Johnson is gone until Jan. 4. In his absence Jim Moeller & LeRoy Larson will help if you’d like to learn….Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday mornings,

9 a.m.

Vic Greenlee reports he has a John Denver 2 hour DVD filmed a couple years prior to Denver’s death. He said possibly this could be shown on a Thursday movie night if enough interest.

Bill Jones is wondering if some might like to play Card Bingo. It was suggested he bring cards for this on New Year’s Eve so folks could give it a try. Would need date & time if interest in this game

This Week:

George & Sharyl Krantz chair Christmas Day Dinner. Plan to eat at 1 p.m. Meal is buffet style. Sign up please. Include in your count any guests who may be attending with you. Decorate tables when you see the committee has tables covered. Bring your own table service.

New Year’s Eve Party will be held in Friendship Hall Dec. 31. Everyone come help set up & clean up, bring your favorite games .. no committee needed.


Looking Ahead:

Flea Market is Jan. 10, 8 to noon, according to Sue McLaughlin in chair Lucy Johnson’s absence. If you can furnish a pie, do so. Write over toward right of sign up sheet how many tables you need.

Ken Barnhart reminded us to put Jan. 23 on the calendar…it’s the 10th year of RVE’s Sock Hop! Theme is 10th Class Reunion so dress to impress your classmates. Bring a graduation picture (or close to that time). Tickets go on sale Jan. 6 at $6 pp or $48 for table. Prizes will be given for best decorated table. Committee is working on a slide show of memories from past 9 years.

Vicki Davis #252 & Arleta Blevins co-chair the Feb. 6 Craft Sale. All tables are sold! There will be lunch with sandwiches & homemade pies

Golf Cart Parade

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Dec. 10th

RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Judy Nordquist called our meeting to order at 9 o’clock.
Accompanists – Jan Delashmit
Invocation – Lynn Stamp – John 3:16, followed with prayer
Secretary Report – Maxine Topel
Treasurer Report – Gordon Amos
Welcome to all new arrivals & those new to our park!

MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Craig Daves gave report. The box for toys to be given to Weslaco Police Dept. Toy Drive remains in the office. We were reminded if we wish to do construction or cement work, we must talk to either Ken or Craig as it must be approved. Concerning vendors in RVE, about 90% are hired by the park. When asked about time of gate closing/opening, Craig said 7 a.m. opens, closes at 6 p.m. (unless dance/entertainment night). Website for park is riovalleyestates.com
For those new to Rio Valley Estates, complete forms showing home address, phone & lot number. Current residents who have changes should complete one too. Find forms in Friendship Hall or office area. Complete & give to Dave Johnson at #93 as he prepares directories.

Treasurer GordonAmos gave his report & it was approved. Properties chair Ron Zoeller said roasters have been returned as not suitable for our purpose. Nothing else new from Ron.

It was announced Darlene Bryant will be having heart surgical procedure this week.

Marylyn Mason reminds us the children from Cleckler Elementary School will entertain Friday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m. Come enjoy sounds of the holiday season, $5 pp at door with all proceeds going to the school.

Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com Her email is bodogabby@aol.com.

Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley.

Newsletter editor is Mary Lou Benson, 956-532-9665. Give her WRITTEN note of item you wish printed. Some may be edited for content/size. Give her notes at Monday morning meetings or deliver to Lot #103
Your club board will do January breakfasts.
Upcoming Events:
Dec. 10 – Final planning meeting of Amigos de los Ninos, Methodist Church in Donna, 1:30 p.m
Dec. 10 – Ladies’ Wine & Cheese Party, 3 p.m., $3 pp
Dec. 12 – Gentlemen’s Party, 3 p.m., $3 pp
Dec. 17 – Italian Dinner, 4:30 social, 5 p.m. dinner, $10 pp
Dec. 19 – Caroling & Golf Cart Parade, 5 p.m.
Dec. 20 – Cleckler Elementary School Program, 7 p.m., $5pp
Dave Johnson #93 has park directories, $2 each.

Activity Calendars are posted by Judi DeKoning. Names of chairmen are shown on front page of newsletter. Changes may be given to Judi or Mary Lou. A request from Judi .. “Please don’t remove calendars of events from the bulletin boards. If you’d like a copy, Dana will be happy to make you one, or call Judi 815-985-3085, You can email her at Judideke@mail.com to get on her calendar email group.”

Join your friends in Friendship Hall each Wednesday afternoon, 4 p.m. for Social Hour. Bring snacks to share & your own beverage.

Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex every Thursday, 8 a.m. Everyone welcome.

We voted to have Club pay for donuts at our Monday meetings. If you wish to celebrate a special birthday, anniversary, etc. by furnishing donuts, that would be fine. Give the board $25 to cover the expense.

There are two boxes in Friendship Hall where you may place items for workers Roberto & Jesse. Please do NOT place outdated or perishable items in boxes! This will be presented at Dec. 23 meeting. Thanks to Irene Quail #49 who organizes this. She will take monetary donations if you would rather do that.

We approved giving $350 total from the Club to employees (management & workers).

Thanks to all who helped decorate our hall/stage for the holidays .. Catherine Gibbs & Debbie Stelwagen in particular for the window treatments!

Bible Study is held Tuesdays, 6 p.m. in dart room with John McDaniel.

Dean Ricke announces Park Pizza Parties will begin in January….2nd & 4th Wednesdays.

Would you like to read to elementary school children at Cleckler School? You may contact Irene at 956-472-9146.

Contact Vicki Davis #252 if you would like a table for the Feb. 6 Craft Sale. She & Arleta Blevins co-chair. Only a couple tables remain! (must be handmade items). There will be lunch with sandwiches & homemade pies.

Judy Nordquist has a new project going. She is making mats for homeless kids, shelters. These are 3 x 6 ft. in size, don’t get wet, and are warm. They are made of plastic bags such as Walmart, Heb, etc. Don’t throw your plastic bags away! Donate to this worthwhile cause.

This Week:
Be sure to sit outdoors tonight!
Charilyn Hover tells us Weslaco Centennial Grand Finale with fireworks will be staged on Lackey Field across from RVE, 7 p.m.!!

The Ladies’ Wine/Cheese Party is Tuesday, Dec. 10,

3 p.m. Bring a wine glass in a bag for exchange, a bottle of wine to share & $3. Bring non-alcoholic beverage if you wish. There will be bartenders. Please sign up so a count can be taken. Judi DeKoning chairs.

The Gentlemen’s Party will be held Thursday, Dec. 12, 3 p.m. Bring a cocktail glass in a gift bag, a small bottle of liquor or 6 pack of beer & $3. There is signup sheet. Chairs are Kathy Cochran & Judi DeKoning. Kathy tells us there will be 2 bartenders who will put your name on your bottle. If you bring beer, you may keep that at your seat. She said ”there might be some surprises” at party!

Upcoming Events

The Italian Dinner so popular last season will be held Tuesday, Dec. 17, social hour 4:30, dinner served at 5. Tickets at $10 pp went on sale today. If you still need a ticket, contact Judi DeKoning, #89. Chairing the event are Mark & Linda Kunkle. BYOB, plate, silverware, including soup spoon.
Mary Norby chairs the annual Golf Cart Parade. Date is Dec. 19 with caroling at 5 p.m., parade to leave big hall at 5:30. coffee & wassel, breads after. Decorate your golf cart & participate!

George & Sharyl Krantz will chair Christmas Day Dinner. Volunteer if you can help. Sharyl announced meal will be buffet style. Sign up please. Include in your count any guests who may be attending with you.

Nov. 28th

We just got home from Wendover, NV. It was a cold 35 degrees when we left. I have finally warmed up. We get off the plane on an outside ramp and walk into the airport. What a blast of cold air!  17 degrees that evening, windy too! Got to see it snow, it looked pretty on the Mountains surrounding the town.

Carla Wahlers passed away. Her husband "Coke" had passed away around 5 years ago. Many of us remember them fondly. They lived in Webster City , IA.  It may  have been more than 10 years since they were here. Not sure about that.

  Newsletter

RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Marge Rexroad called our meeting to order

Accompanists – Cathy Probst or Jan Delashmit
Invocation – Phyllis Branstetter
Secretary Report – Maxine Topel
Treasurer Report – Gordon Amos

Welcome to all new arrivals & those new to our park!

We remind residents to wear name badges.

WEAR BADGES TO THANKSGIVING DINNER

MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Craig Daves gave report. We are collecting toys for Weslaco Police Dept. drive, box in office. Closed Thursday & Friday for Thanksgiving. Pool now ok; new heater/furnace was ordered for hot tub. Observe 15 mph speed limit in park. If a solicitor knocks on your door, report to office. No Happy Hour this week. When you see Roberto & Jesse give them a thank you for all the work they do in RVE. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

For those new to Rio Valley Estates, complete forms showing home address, phone & lot number. Current residents who have changes should complete one too. Find forms in Friendship Hall or office area. Complete & give to Dave Johnson at #93 as he prepares directories.

Treasurer Gordon Amos gave his report & it was approved. Properties chair Ron Zoeller asks anyone who takes ice from machine to NOT use anything (cups, hands, etc) except scoop provided. This is for sanitary reasons. We talked about ordering new COMMERCIAL roasters for kitchen & voted to purchase 3 at this time. Ron said card room is a mess. They have done some sorting, take a look to see if you want items, what’s left will be tossed.

. Cards this week to Sue Barnhart, fell; Dianna Bruce, surgery; Dan McCorry, chemo for cancer; Judy Shively, death of Bob; Bill Jones, death of his dad; Denny/Nancy Argo, death of Denny’s mother; Mary Lou Benson, ER & hospital, tests.

Sympathy to Judy Shively on the loss of husband Bob Jones this week.

Dave Johnson #93 has park directories, $2 each.

Activity Calendars are posted by Judi DeKoning. Names of chairmen are shown on front page of newsletter. Let Mary Lou or Judi know of changes.

Ron Zoeller at #153 takes recycling on Tuesdays & Thursdays. If his vehicle is in driveway, tailgate open, put your clean recyclables there, no foam packing/trays.

We are asked to please stay away from
mail boxes while mail is being delivered.
Request made by Post Office.

John Norris took pictures last Wednesday of folks not included in last year’s digital directory. John will have electronic directory up before Christmas & a printed directory later. John at #246 has some of last season’s directories if you’d like one. Cost is $5.

Potlucks prior to Thursday night movies begin in January with Denise Cheek chairing

THIS WEEK:

No Wednesday Afternoon Happy Hour at Hall this week.
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex every Thursday, 8 a.m. Everyone welcome. (not this week)
Mark Wieners chairs Euchre & announced this will begin tomorrow night & every Tuesday 6:45 p.m.
No line dancing this Thursday due to Thanksgiving.
Bean Bags is held on Tuesday & Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. (not Thursdays other weeks than this week?) This is per Jim Moeller who lives “somewhere in the park”.


THIS WEEK:

No Wednesday Afternoon Happy Hour at Hall this week.

Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex every Thursday, 8 a.m. Everyone welcome. (not this week)

Mark Wieners chairs Euchre & announced this will begin tomorrow night & every Tuesday 6:45 p.m.

No line dancing this Thursday due to Thanksgiving.

Bean Bags is held on Tuesday & Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. (not Thursdays other weeks than this week?) This is per Jim Moeller who lives “somewhere in the park”.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Park Patio Sale will be held Friday, Dec. 6, 8 to noon.
Mary Norby announced she has stepped down from chairing of Craft Sale. She will assist new chairs Vicki Davis & Arleta Blevins. If you wish a table, contact Vicki.
Another hat Mary Norby wears is chairing our annual Golf Cart Parade. Date is Dec. 19 with caroling at 5 p.m., parade, then coffee & wassel, breads afterwards. Plan to decorate your golf cart & participate!
R.J. & Betty Brodel have volunteered to chair this year’s Christmas Day Dinner. Thanks!
Sue McLaughlin said the kitchen was a mess when they arrived for Saturday night Bingo .. be aware if you use kitchen, you MUST clean kitchen plus floor for the next activity. We don’t want varmints!!!)

Judy Nordquist has a new project going. She is making mats for homeless kids, shelters. These are 3 x 6 ft. in size, don’t get wet, and are warm. They are made of plastic bags such as Walmart, Heb, etc. You may bring these to her. Don’t throw your plastic bags away! Donate to this worthwhile cause.

Volunteers Needed: AARP is looking for volunteers to help prepare taxes or be a greeter during tax season. If interested, talk to Sharon Sprague, Lot 244.

Chair Marge Rexroad thanked residents who help in various areas including but not limited to the following: Bill Hamlet & crew for sound; Phyllis & George for serving coffee & donuts at Monday meetings; Danny Bryant for making coffee; all who provide donuts at Monday meetings; Nancy Gonnerman for taking blood pressures; Mary Lou for doing newsletter.

November 24th

Happy thanksgiving everyone!

We won't be home for the big dinner this year, but will have Turkey in the evening that day at the Daughter's house. We will be flying home from Wendover, NV. while most everyone is enjoying their meal.

We had a great time at the big wedding reception, Friday night, our neighbor did a good job with some very neat line dance tunes and also regular music to dance to.great food and wedding cake. Larry baked a 21 lb. Turkey for the occasion!!!!
Dianna and Larry McFarland were married at 4:00p.m. with the reception from around 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
They live at lot 167

Nov. 19th

Park owner Walter Piper joined us this morning. He thanked all who come to RVE & said “We should enjoy wonderful weather and friendship.” With 50 amp service now installed in 3 rows of 99s, they will install in rows A-B-C-J-K next summer. He reminded us we are “still the friendliest park in The Valley”. Walter’s daughter Sandy said “ In one more year I will be old enough to legally live in this park!” Sandy will be with us again next month. When asked about repairing bad streets, Walter said these can be fixed but instead of just capping surface, they need to be ground down. He is looking into it, would be 1 ½ years out to do this.

Park sales manager Ken Barnhart reported good year selling homes. Jan O’Dell has joined sales team.  They sell many houses thanks to residents. Our park is 99.9% full! Talk to sales team about your friends & direct them to us.

MANAGEMENT REPORT: Managers Craig & Dana Daves gave report. Craig suggested we all walk out to middle of street by our unit, observe how it looks. Be sure to keep yards, trees looking nice. He said all metal building roofs have been patched, much done in pool area, some new benches. He mentioned 50 amp service and said next they want to work on getting cement slabs in 99s. Those with utility trailers need to check with Craig on parking area and instructions. Dana announced front office will be closed all day tomorrow due to medical appointments of both her & Jan. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

For those new to Rio Valley Estates, complete forms showing home address, phone & lot number. Current residents who have changes should complete one too. Find forms in Friendship Hall or office area. Complete & give to Dave Johnson at #93 as he prepares directories.

Treasurer GordonAmos gave his report & it was approved. Properties chair Ron Zoeller said he researched a couple places concerning wheels for moving electronic piano organ. Cost would be over $400 & he wondered if necessary as organ not used often. We voted to not purchase at this time. We are reminded to empty trash following all events/activities.

Helen Curtis asks you to call 603-674-3869, when you know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. Cards to sign are in office area. If you call Helen, leave message & name. She will return calls if she knows who called. Card this week signed & given to Patti Shellito upon death of her husband Harris. Others with health issues were Dianna Bruce having surgery today & Sue Barnhart fell.

Sympathy to Patti Shellito, #168, on the loss of her dear husband Harris this week. Harris was an unforgettable resident of Rio Valley Estates, always with a smile and the most wonderful singing voice. Please note memorial service has been cancelled.

Dave Johnson #93 has park directories, $2 each.

Activity Calendars are posted by Judi DeKoning. Names of chairmen are shown on front page of newsletter. Let Mary Lou or Judi know of changes.

Ed Marcukaitis #225 announces Bowling at Pins & Cues is held on Fridays, 12 p.m. (a change in time).

Ron Zoeller at #153 takes recycling on Tuesdays & Thursdays. If his vehicle is in driveway, tailgate open, put your clean recyclables there, no foam packing/trays.

We are asked to please stay away from mail boxes while mail is being delivered. Request made by Post Office.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR DEC. & JAN.

Judy Nordquist will be our chairman with Jim Moeller serving as vice chairman.

Much discussion was heard when Pastor’s wife Bev Amos asked if Friendship Hall & kitchen could be used for a meeting of Christian Resort Ministries (15 chaplains in Valley). This would be a 1-time meeting on a Saturday in Jan., Feb. or March. It would be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They agreed to clean up after meeting. Approved.

THIS WEEK:

Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex every Thursday, 8 a.m. Everyone welcome.

John Norris will take pictures to update digital directory Wed., Nov. 20, during happy hour. If you are new in the park or didn’t get picture taken last year, now is the time to let the rest of us put a name with a face. John will have electronic directory up before Christmas & a printed directory later. John at #246 has some of last season’s directories if you’d like one. Cost is $5.

All are invited to Larry & Diana McFarland wedding reception this Friday, the 22nd, 6 p.m. Come for music, regular & line dancing, maybe karaoke. Sign up.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Nancy & Chuck Gonnerman Thanksgiving Day Dinner on Nov. 28, 12 noon. Sign up by today. People at top of list are responsible for confirming with the other people at their table as to what they will be bringing. Committee will furnish turkey, gravy, coffee & lemonade. Each table should bring dessert for the dessert table. Potatoes of 5 lbs. will be given to each table of 16 for that table to cook & mash. Each table decides on side dishes, dressing, salad, vegetables. Bring own table service plus 2 platters for turkey and bowl for gravy….please bring a gravy ladle for each table. Tables can be decorated Wed. & must be covered. Volunteer signup sheets in Friendship Hall.

Park Patio Sale will be held Friday, Dec. 6, 8 to noon. It’s your chance to sell your valuable items to others who can’t live without them. Set up by your unit, be ready to greet a crowd of anxious buyers.

Cleckner School Kids are entertaining us Dec. 20 and; are requesting volunteers to read at the program.

ROPA Queen Pat Printy announces the ROPA Style Show will be held Friday, March 13, 1 p.m. $1 pp.

 MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Bill Jones at #20 is wanting to start a new card game .. sounds like 52 Card Bingo we played at Western Days. He is suggesting those interested meet on Sunday, 3 p.m. in pool room. For more info call him 816-803-1942.

Is anyone interested in forming a Men’s Pool team? Jerry Burton phone number 812-350-6366 from Siesta Village is looking for a team of 4 people from various parks to play. Needing one more team in the league & thought RVE might be interested. League plays Thursdays at 1 p.m. December through March. Call Jerry if there is enough interest at RVE to field a team.

Due to health issues, George & Sharyl Krantz are unable to chair our Christmas Day dinner this season. Looking for volunteers, R.J. & Betty Brodel will chair. Thanks!

Information on an “ Estate Planning” presentation may be read on our back bulletin board, says chair Marge.

Nov. 18th

This morning Walter Piper, park owner was at our meeting. I did not attend. and dont have the news from this morning

Helen Curtis has 2 cards up for us to sign,  one for Patti Shellikto and Family,  Patti's husband Harris passed  away, also a card for Diana Bruce, surgery

Thats all for right now!

McFarlands Wedding Reception

I forgot to mention the time for the wedding reception for the McFarlands. It's from 6:00 to 9:00
on Friday Nov. 22nd,  you need to sign-up so they have an idea how much food to buy, sign-up sheet in the lobby on the bulletin board.

Newsletter, Nov. 11th

In May Paul Sprague and Virgil (Red) Tyler went on Vet's Roll....It's a 4 day trip to Washington D.C.
What a great honor for them!!

Dianna and Larry McFarland#167 are being married  next week. there will be a reception for them on Friday, November 22nd in the big hall. refreshments will be served and music for your listening pleasure and dancing, No gifts please, BYOB


NEWSLETTER

RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Marge Rexroad called our meeting to order at 9 o’clock. We recited “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.

Accompanist – Cathy Probst

Invocation – Darlene Bryant

Secretary Report – Maxine Topel

Treasurer Report – Sandy Novak

Welcome to all new arrivals & those new to our park!

MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Dana Daves gave report. Park shirts may be purchased at the office, $5 each. Hats also available. A package from daughter of Marilyn Loutzenhiser (former resident, now deceased) arrived at office. It contained 2 red, 2 blue (size L) shirts. Daughter wondered if her mother possibly made these for someone? Please note sign near pool that reads “reserved morning only for postman”. If you received a water bill from this summer while you were up north, this may be paid with your rent check. Meters are read Feb., June, Oct. Orange stickers are available at office and should be displayed on all cars. If you see a vehicle without a sticker, feel free to ask driver if they are residents. “Rules and regulations” made before Daves began as managers should mirror those of sister park Ranchero Village with addition that “it is against our park rules to feed stray animals”. Dana said owner Walter Piper will be with us next week. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

For those new to Rio Valley Estates, you are asked to complete forms showing home address, phone & lot number. Current residents who have changes in info should complete one too. You can find these forms in Friendship Hall or office area. These need to be completed & given to Dave Johnson at #93 as he prepares directories.

Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Lynn Stamp, Mark Probst; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Sandy Olson. If you have issues you’d like to present or discuss, you may contact a board member. They sit in a group up toward the right front of Friendship Hall prior to Monday meetings.

Treasurer Sandy Novak gave her report & it was approved. Properties chair Ron Zoeller reported committee still thinking about replacing curtains in kitchen if those there not okay as they are. Some residents here this summer noted those in place seemed to keep kitchen comfortable. Another comment was the kitchen lacks privacy for those counting monies after events. A suggestion we purchase a dolly to help with moving electronic piano around. When tucked away it is difficult to get out.

Pastor Bob Amos announces he & his wife are available behind stage in Friendship Hall Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8-9 a.m.

We remind residents to wear name badges.

Helen Curtis asks you to call 603-674-3869, when you know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. Cards to sign are in office area. If you call Helen, leave message & name. She will return calls if she knows who called. Helen was not present for a report on cards today.

Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com Her email is bodogabby@aol.com.

Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley.

Newsletter editor is Mary Lou Benson, 956-532-9665. Give her WRITTEN note of item you wish printed. Some may be edited for content/size. Give notes to her at Monday morning meetings or deliver to her at Lot #103

If you wish something printed Valley-wide of an activity OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, give note to Mary Lou. Some news media (Winter Texan Times in particular) will only take items for winter Texan calendar from ONE person in the park.

Upcoming Events:

Nov. 26 – Amigos de los Ninos meeting, Methodist Church in Donna, 12:30 p.m.

Nov. 28 – Thanksgiving Day Dinner, Gonnermans chair, please sign up, tables of 16

Dec. 6 – Patio Sale, 8 to noon

Rio Valley Estates is known as the FRIENDLIEST park in the Valley! Anyone who has ideas for new games or activities should suggest them.

Dave Johnson #93 has park directories, $2 each.

Sharon Sprague at #244 has digital park picture books. You may purchase from her, $5 each. These are the books John Norris put together.

John Norris will be taking pictures to update this digital directory on Wed., Nov. 20, during happy hour (4-5 p.m.). If you are new in the park or didn’t get your picture made last year, now is the time to let the rest of us put a name with a face. We all like to be greeted by name. John says he’ll have the electronic directory up before Christmas, a printed directory later.

Activity Calendars are posted by Judi DeKoning. Names of chairmen are shown on front page of newsletter. Let Mary Lou or Judi know of changes or corrections please!

Here’s a note from Marge Rexroad & Fran Hryniw. Hand & Foot has changed from Wed. evening to Wed. 1 p.m. (taking the Canasta spot). Canasta will continue on Mondays & Fridays at 1 p.m.

Kathy Cochran announced beginning Line Dancing will be held 8:30 a.m. on Tuesdays & Thursdays with regular Line Dancing to follow at 9 a.m.

Ron Zoeller at #153 will take your recycling on Tuesdays & Thursdays. If his vehicle is in driveway with tailgate open, put your clean recyclables there. Do not include foam packing or foam trays.

George Krantz gave a thank you to Dan Bryant who helps with crushing of cans. Place these in area behind Friendship Hall. Remove tabs.

Please put cell phones on silent during Monday meeting.

THIS WEEK:

Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex every Thursday, 8 a.m. Everyone welcome

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Karaoke will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at #275, hosted by R.J. & Betty Brodel. Come for dancing, drinking, eating, games. Bring your favorite snack.

Nancy Gonnerman announced she & Chuck chair our Thanksgiving Day Dinner on Nov. 28, 12 noon. Sign up by Nov. 18. Committee will furnish turkey, gravy, coffee & lemonade. There will be a separate dessert table. Potatoes of 5 lbs. will be given to each table of 16 for that table to cook & mash. Each table decides on side dishes, dressing, salad, vegetables. Bring own table service plus 2 platters for turkey & bowl for gravy. Tables can be decorated Wednesday & must be covered. Volunteer signup sheets in Friendship Hall.

Park Patio Sale will be held Friday, Dec. 6, 8 to noon. It’s your chance to sell your valuable items to others who can’t live without them. Set up by your unit & be ready to greet a crowd of anxious buyers.

ROPA Queen Pat Printy announces the ROPA Style Show will be held Friday, March 13, 1 p.m. $1 pp.


MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

George and;Sharyl Krantz are unable to chair our Christmas Day dinner this season. Looking for volunteers, R.J. and Betty Brodel may take this on.

Information on “Help Save Valley Citrus” and “Financial Estate Planning” presentations may be read on our back bulletin board, says chair Marge.

Pastor’s wife spoke about rates of suicide in our country. A seminar is available about this if we wish. Highest rates of suicide in USA are ages 10-25 which tripled last year and men ages 65 and over.

R.J. Brodel talked about our possum problem in park. He said if you have skirting with slats only, possum will get under your unit, have babies there, even crawl into insulation. He didn’t like the way these are currently disposed of, says he uses high power pellet rifle.

GAME RESULTS - Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!


BOWLING – Pins & Cues
BRIDGE –
CANASTA – Table of 4
Nov. 8 – Agnes Messner, Fran Hryniw 31465
Table of 6 –
Nov. 4 – Patty Lamp, Judy Shively, Frna Hryniw 31810
Nov. 6 – Judy Shively, Marie Slycord, Fran Hryniw 37640

CRIBBAGE –

DOMINOS – Mexican Train – Nov. 5 – Marie Slycord, Ken Borah, Donna Gabbert Nov. 10 – Fran Hryniw, Donna Gabbert, Ken Borah, Dick Topel
DUMMY RUMMY – Nov. 9 -
1st – Tom Benson 233 2nd - Dan Bryant 241
3rd – Sandy Lenius 261 4th – Mary Lou Benson 269

EUCHRE –

GOLF – Executive
PINOCHLE – Single Deck – Nov. 10 –
Tie for 1st – Marie Slycord & Laurie Walter 296
2nd – Raymond Davis 232

SHUFFLING – Nov. 6 – LeRoy Larson, Dave Johnson

TEXAS HOLD'EM POKER
TIC – Nov. 6 –
1st – Patti Lamp 124 2nd – Paul Sprague 155
3rd – LeRoy Larson 167 4th – Doug Novak 193

Monday Nov. 4th

Thanks to Mary Lou for sending me the newsletter to put on my blog, will try to have it each Monday for you all, and any newsworthy items that you might be interested in hearing about.

RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Marge Rexroad called the meeting to order at 9 o’clock. We recited “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.

Accompanist – none today

Invocation – Marge Rexroad

Secretary Report – Maxine Topel

Treasurer Report – Sandy Novak




MANAGEMENT REPORT: Managers Craig & Dana Daves joined us this morning to welcome all who have returned, plus new folks. Craig reminded us to pick up fruit that falls from our trees to prevent it attracting animals. Pool & hot tub are in good shape. Buildings have been patched, rec hall painted, new LED strip lights & dimmers installed. Dana said office is open daily with her & Jan O’Dell switching back & forth on morning/afternoon duty.

Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

For those new to Rio Valley Estates, you are asked to complete the forms showing home address, phone number, lot number. Current residents who have changes in information should complete one too. You can find these forms in Friendship Hall or office area. These need to be completed & given to Dave Johnson at #93 as he prepares directories.

Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Lynn Stamp, Mark Probst; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Sandy Olson. If you have issues you’d like to present or discuss, you may contact a board member. They sit in a group up toward the right front of Friendship Hall prior to Monday meetings.

Treasurer Sandy Novak gave her report & it was approved. Properties chair Ron Zoeller reported this is his final year on committee & was wondering where his helpers were. 😊 He is collecting ideas for kitchen curtains. Ron wears another hat as chair of movie night on Thursdays. He will get this going as soon as Thursday night potlucks begin.

Welcome to new pastor who preached his first service here yesterday. Pastor Bob Amos is located in G-1 and announces he & his wife are available behind stage in Friendship Hall Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8-9 a.m.

Marge reminded all to wear name tags. This will help us meet new residents .. and help us remember their names! We ARE senior citizens, you know! Donna Gabbert at #270 will make a badge for you if you don’t have one.

Helen Curtis asks you to call 603-674-3869, when you know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. Cards to sign are in office area. If you call Helen, leave message & name. She will return calls if she knows who called. Cards this week went to Gene Valley, knee replacement; Dianna Bruce, in hospital for tests; Joanne Sharar, husband Pete passed away; Deb (Sharar) & Rich Wiese, daughter of Pete.

Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com Her email is bodogabby@aol.com.

Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley.

This is the FIRST park newsletter of the season. Editor is Mary Lou Benson, 956-532-9665. Please give her WRITTEN note of item you wish printed. Some may be edited for content/size. Give notes to her at Monday morning meetings or you may deliver to her at Lot #103. There is a clip on the front of steps if no one is home.

If you wish something printed Valley-wide of an activity OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, give note to Mary Lou as well. Some news media (Winter Texan Times in particular) will only take items for winter Texan calendar from ONE person in the park. Mary Lou has done this for many years .. but if anyone else wishes to do this, jump right in, let Mary Lou know! 😊


Many activities have begun Some include TIC tournaments on Wed. evening, Dummy Rummy tournaments on Sat. morning. Others announced as beginning this week are Line Dancing, Mexican Train, Pinochle, “31”. Bingo begins Nov. 16. Gordon Amos announced draw for golf at Executive Course is on Fridays, 10 a.m. Dave Johnson chairs Shuffling Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday. He encourages new shufflers to come see what this is all about. New shufflers needed! See schedule of activities on 1st page left of this weekly newsletter. If you’re new to the park, don’t be afraid to “jump in”. It’s a great way to get acquainted. Rio Valley Estates is known as the FRIENDLIEST park in the Valley! Anyone who has ideas for new games/activities should suggest them.

Dave Johnson #93 has park directories, $2 each.

Sharon Sprague at #244 has park picture books. You may purchase from her, $5 each. These are the books John Norris put together.

Activity Calendars are posted by Judi DeKoning. Editor thanks Judi for putting these up. Between that & what editor “remembers” from last season, names of chairmen are shown in left column, front page of newsletter. Let Mary Lou or Judi know of changes or corrections please!




“Surround yourself with people who add value to your life. Who challenge you to be greater than you were yesterday. Who sprinkle magic into your existence, just like you do to theirs. Life isn’t meant to be done alone. Find your tribe, journey freely & loyally together.” – Alex Elle




THIS WEEK:

Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays,

8 a.m.




“A GREAT attitude becomes a great mood. Which becomes a great day, which becomes a great year, which becomes a GREAT LIFE!” - Anonymous




UPCOMING EVENTS:

Karaoke will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at #275, hosted by R.J. & Betty Brodel. Come for dancing, drinking, eating, games. Bring your favorite snack.

Nancy Gonnerman announced she & Chuck chair our Thanksgiving Day Dinner on Nov. 28, 12 noon. Please sign up by Nov. 18. Committee will furnish turkey, gravy, coffee & lemonade. Potatoes of 5 lbs. will be given to each table of 16 for that table to cook & mash. Each table decides on side dishes, dressing, salad, vegetables, dessert. Bring own table service plus 2 platters for turkey & a bowl for gravy. Tables can be decorated Wed., Nov. 27 & must be covered. Volunteer sign up sheets are in Friendship Hall.

Park Patio Sale will be held Friday, Dec. 6, 8 to noon. It’s your chance to sell your valuable items to others who can’t live without them. Set up by your unit & be ready to greet a crowd of anxious buyers.




EDITOR’S NOTE:

Don’t worry .. news will pick up as more folks arrive .. then you won’t have to put up with my silly jokes. Here’s some things I read on Facebook over the summer….




“A good friend does not put your name on the tag of the

gift bag. They know you’re going to reuse it!”

“We gotta start thinking about the world we’ll leave behind

for Betty White when we’re all gone!”

“I don’t think we get smarter as we get older …

we just run out of stupid things to do.”

“At the end of the day, I am grateful that my
blessings are bigger than my problems.”

MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Marge Rexroad who has chaired Quilting for 15 years is “burned out” so is resigning. She encourages anyone who’d like to help (or chair) to volunteer. In past years MANY quilts have been given to needy throughout the Valley. You don’t have to be an expert quilter to help! We thank Marge for all she has done with this activity! All is set up behind stage in Friendship Hall.

Chuck & Nancy Gonnerman announce they will no longer chair St. Patrick’s Dinner which has been corn beef/cabbage the last few years. Previous to that a committee served Irish stew. Would someone want to volunteer for this? Committee would decide on menu.

Some residents of Rio Valley Estates have helped other seniors across the Valley serve Christmas Day dinner to 2000-3000 children in Nuevo Progreso, Mexico. The non-denominational organization is known as Amigos de los Ninos de Mexico (definitition Friends of Children of Mexico). If you’d help, a planning meeting open to all will be held on Tuesday, Nov 12, 12:30 p.m. at Methodist Church in Donna.

Want to check out an “Iowa boy” who plays great steel guitar? He played at editor’s 1960 wedding dance & then played at her granddaughter’s wedding dance Sept. 28! His name is Lefty Schrage from West Union. RVE resident Diana Patrick had Lefty as school teacher. He plays with Dixon & Company at Hakuba’s Social Club when in Texas over the winter. Address is 911 N. Val Verde Rd, Donna. Lefty should be arriving from Iowa soon. They play from 3-6 p.m. There’s cold beer & room to dance. Some RVE residents enjoyed this last season. Get there early for a seat.

Some Puns I enjoyed ..

“She was only a whiskey maker, but he loved her still.”

“Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.”

Pete's Obituary

 

Pete and wife Joan lived at #91 here in the park

 

 

Lyle “Pete” Sharar, 91, of Garner, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. 

Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Monday, November 4, 2019 at the United Methodist Church in Garner with Rev. Michael Shaffer officiating. Burial will be at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit. 

Visitation will be held form 3 to 5 P.M., Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. 

Memorials may be directed to the United Methodist Church in Garner or MercyOne North Iowa Hospice. 

Lyle “Pete” Edwin Sharar, the son of Glenn and Ella (Alverson) Sharar, was born January 16, 1928 in Alden, Iowa. He graduated from Alden High School in 1945 and served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army being stationed in White Sands, NM. Following his honorable discharge in August of 1947, he returned to Alden where he farmed with his father and worked at Ackerman’s Inc. in Popejoy. On February 13, 1954, he married Joan Kempthorne in Davenport, Iowa. They lived in Popejoy, Iowa Falls and Mason City before moving to Garner in 1969. Pete was employed at Walnut Grove Feed in Mason City and Ollenburg Motors in Garner before starting his own business, “All Iowa Sales” in Garner in 1970 which he operated until his retirement at the age of 70. Pete and Joan wintered in Rio Valley Estates in Weslaco, TX for many years. He enjoyed gardening, fishing trips with his brother to Canada and watching sports on television.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Garner and the Garner American Legion. 
Pete is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joan, of Garner; three daughters, Cynthia Guthmiller of McCook Lake, SD, Debra (Richard) Wiese of Garner and Tamara Sharar (Matt Anderson, Des Moines) of Garner; grandchildren, Dustin, Mandy, Jason (Melissa) Guthmiller, Elizabeth, Bryan (Nicole) and Andrea Rigsbee, Mandalynn Wiese and Adrian and Lauren Arnold (Andrew Borchardt); great grandchildren, Kailey Johnson, Alex Guthmiller, Maci, Kynlee, Lincoln, Braelynn Rigsbee; a sister-in-law, Marilyn Sharar of Ankeny; and nieces and nephews. 
He was preceded in death by his parents Glenn and Ella Sharar; grandsons, Christopher and Chad Guthmiller; and brother, LaVerne Sharar.

Monday Oct. 28

I am sorry I didn't get Ron's obituary posted before now. I haven't posted recently and hadn't even got on my blog. I try to post any new happenings or things of interest but it;s been like the same old same old around here.  Lots of folks coming in, The only thing was this morning the pool was cold, heater problems. Hope they get it fixed soon. But there's a cold front  blowing in Wed.night and quite cold for Halloween with strong gusty winds. Hope it doesnt last long, today was lovely 73  for a low and 88 for the high.Also tomarrow will be nice with a low of 76 and high of 92. Wednesday during the day will be qute warm.  Hope you are all on your way down, the winds should be out of the North Thursday forsure!

there's a card for Janel Baker, surgery, she's in Minn. The office provided donuts last Friday, Bobby and I provided them the Fri. before.

The Halloween Party is Thursday

Ron was born on April 9, 1933 in Mexico, the son of Marshall J. and Georgetta (Mayes) Baker. On May 17, 1958 he married Virginia Shocklee in St. Louis, MO. 

In addition to his wife Virginia, he is survived by six daughters; Nancy Early of Mexico, Susan (Walter) Paden of Mexico, Carol (Larry) Bedford of Mexico, Janie Widaman (Bob Eisentrager) of Lake Ozark, MO, Marsha (Dave) Hensley of St. Louis, MO, and Gail (Greg) Hatfield of Mexico; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lee (Pat) Baker of Pittsburg, KS, and Jay (Cindy) Baker of Clinton, MO; two sisters, Motie Bradley of Centralia and Annette Blackaby of Mexico; and a sister-in-law Virginia L. Baker of Mexico.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Ed Baker and two brothers-in-law, Robert Bradley and Bill Blackaby.

Memorial may be made to Pin Oaks Living Center or Hospice Compassus in care of Arnold Funeral Home, 425 S. Jefferson, Mexico, MO 65265.

Condolences at www.arnoldfh.com

Oct. 11th

Our first  cold front due in here any moment as I write this, 92  now and will be 71 by 4:00p.m.
very cold in the morning even upper 50"s possible
People trickling in, our pool area finally got a nice new coat of paint, bright white, Jacuzzi up and running, now for the 50 amp in the R.V. section to get completed.
No cards up!!!
People wanting badges this Winter can get them from me, $2.00. I made a lot of them last year, but see folks at the meetings on Mondays, no badge, they forget or don't care to put them on.They sure are nice for new folks, and helps all of us to remember their name.

Donna

Pencil Cactus

Please do not plant these and if you already have one get rid of it

My lawn man got some sap in his eye and it was beat red and burning. He washed it out with water and washed his hands well., after I told him about handling this toxic plant, talked to him later and he said his eye was not burning and felt ok now.

Pencil Cactus

Where it lives: 

• It is originally from Eastern and South Africa but has adapted all over the world.
• In some areas, such as Brazil, it is grown it as a fence. It is very effective as a fence b/c no one wants to touch the thing.
• The plant grows very well in dry environments.
• Some websites discuss how the plant can be trained and shaped. But that requires putting yourself in major danger. My advice is to stay clear and don’t touch it.

Problem:

• The sap is the big problem and is extremely toxic.
• It causes burns, and can cause blindness if it gets in the eyes.
• I have also read some articles implicating the plant as a cause of an aggressive type of lymphoma. This cancer may in part be a result of ingesting the sap as part of folk “herbal remedies.”
• More acutely, many have died after a minimal amount of sap ingestion.

Where is it now?:

• I never really noticed the plant before, but now I see it everywhere.
• I have seen smaller potted Euphorbia tirucalli plants for sale at most major home improvement/garden stores. However, I have not seen a warning label on any of the plants. In fact, in one nationwide-chain home improvement a plant pamphlet in the garden center talked about the benefits and care for the plants they sell and not a word about this dangerous plant that was profiled on its own page. Truly amazing and irresponsible.
• So beware, stay away and keep it from kids and animals.
• If you must have it, don’t plant this thing in your yard. It grows fast, is dangerous and hard to get rid of.  Now I have a big Euphorbia tirucalli from a previous home owner and no one wants to remove it.

Sept. 27th

Bobby and I provided donuts this morning and thanks to Rex Rexroad for  making the coffee.
Sorry to hear of Marlene Prohaskas Brother passing away. It's hard to lose a Brother, I lost both of mine at such young ages.

The hot tub is fixed I think...they had to dig under the concrete to stop a leak , then found another one.

Here's a picture of my Hoya plant, it has one flower, they are really pretty, look like waxy flower clusters.

Not much to tell ya today...

I will be making a lot of these badges this Fall.If you need one or need yours redone, let me know

Only in Iowa

The first thing I was wanting was a Tenderloin. Well, I had one but it wasn't quite this big, but very tasty. My sister and I were in Carroll, Ia. on a Sunday and went to the "Family Table" Restaurant, we ran into Grace Thornton, who was there with some of the ladies she goes to Church with.

Riverside has big Tenderloins! Big enuff to share. Also rides on the Rio Grande River.

Pepe's on the River burned down, don't know if they will rebuild or not

Sept. 23rd

Friday  Craig and Dana Daves provided donuts.
Winter Texans are already starting to arrive. Not in our park tho. We have been enjoying going to breakfast at Nancy's Restaurant on Bus. 83, it's way East almost to 1015. There were several couples from the North in there Saturday If you are looking for a clean restaurant with good prices, stop in there, our breakfast was a special they have for $4.95, 2 eggs, meat, hash browns, toast or biscuit. I see they have lunch specials also.

The work on the hot tub was being done by Roberto and Jessie, however some issues with it and still not able to use it.

Jane Cooper, #89 passed away.
 Also just received word that former resident, Leonard Paca of Garner, Ia. passed away Wednesday, the 18th The funeral was Monday, the 23rd at 10:30 at the Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan, Ia.
Debbie Welles, #226 , Mother passed away, Debbie is Pat Hamlets Sister-in-law.

So much work yet to be done in the 99's, G, H, and I rows supposed to have 50 amp. It looks like slow going.

Just ran across this

Donna

Words to Live by

Words to live by

Many of us are between 65 and death, i.e. old. My friend sent me this excellent list for aging . . . and I have to agree it's good advice to follow.

1. It’s time to use the money you saved up. Use it and enjoy it. Don’t just keep it for those who may have no notion of the sacrifices you made to get it. Remember there is nothing more dangerous than a son or daughter-in-law with big ideas for your hard-earned capital. Warning: This is also a bad time for investments, even if it seems wonderful or fool-proof. They only bring problems and worries. This is a time for you to enjoy some peace and quiet.

2. Stop worrying about the financial situation of your children and grandchildren, and don’t feel bad spending your money on yourself. You’ve taken care of them for many years, and you’ve taught them what you could. You gave them an education, food, shelter, and support. The responsibility is now theirs to earn their own money.

3. Keep a healthy life, without great physical effort. Do moderate exercise (like walking every day), eat well and get your sleep. It’s easy to become sick, and it gets harder to remain healthy. That is why you need to keep yourself in good shape and be aware of your medical and physical needs. Keep in touch with your doctor, do tests even when you’re feeling well. Stay informed.

4. Always buy the best, most beautiful items for your significant other. The key goal is to enjoy your money with your partner. One day one of you will miss the other, and the money will not provide any comfort then, enjoy it together

5. Don’t stress over the little things. Like paying a little extra on price quotes. You’ve already overcome so much in your life. You have good memories and bad ones, but the important thing is the present. Don’t let the past drag you down and don’t let the future frighten you. Feel good in the now. Small issues will soon be forgotten.

6. Regardless of age, always keep love alive. Love your partner, love life, love your family, love your neighbor and remember: “A man is not old as long as he has intelligence and affection.”

7. Be proud, both inside and out. Don’t stop going to your hair salon or barber, do your nails, go to the dermatologist and the dentist, keep your perfumes and creams well stocked. When you are well-maintained on the outside, it seeps in, making you feel proud and strong.

8. Don’t lose sight of fashion trends for your age, but keep your own sense of style. There’s nothing worse than an older person trying to wear the current fashion among youngsters. You’ve developed your own sense of what looks good on you – keep it and be proud of it. It’s part of who you are.

9. ALWAYS stay up-to-date. Read newspapers, watch the news. Go online and read what people are saying. Make sure you have an active email account and try to use some of those social networks. You’ll be surprised what old friends you’ll meet. Keeping in touch with what is going on and with the people you know is important at any age.

10. Respect the younger generation and their opinions. They may not have the same ideals as you, but they are the future and will take the world in their direction. Give advice, not criticism, and try to remind them that yesterday’s wisdom still applies today.

11. Never use the phrase: “In my time.” Your time is now. As long as you’re alive, you are part of this time. You may have been younger, but you are still you now, having fun and enjoying life.

12. Some people embrace their golden years, while others become bitter and surly. Life is too short to waste your days on the latter. Spend your time with positive, cheerful people, it’ll rub off on you and your days will seem that much better. Spending your time with bitter people will make you older and harder to be around.

13. Do not surrender to the temptation of living with your children or grandchildren (if you have a financial choice, that is). Sure, being surrounded by family sounds great, but we all need our privacy. They need theirs and you need yours. If you’ve lost your partner (our deepest condolences), then find a person to move in with you and help out. Even then, do so only if you feel you really need the help or do not want to live alone.

14. Don’t abandon your hobbies. If you don’t have any, make new ones. You can travel, hike, cook, read, dance. You can adopt a cat or a dog, grow a garden, play cards, checkers, chess, dominoes, golf. You can paint, volunteer or just collect certain items. Find something you like and spend some real time having fun with it.

15. Even if you don’t feel like it, try to accept invitations. Baptisms, graduations, birthdays, weddings, conferences. Try to go. Get out of the house, meet people you haven’t seen in a while, experience something new (or something old). But don’t get upset when you’re not invited. Some events are limited by resources, and not everyone can be hosted. The important thing is to leave the house from time to time. Go to museums, go walk through a field. Get out there.

16. Be a conversationalist. Talk less and listen more. Some people go on and on about the past, not caring if their listeners are really interested. That’s a great way of reducing their desire to speak with you. Listen first and answer questions, but don’t go off into long stories unless asked to. Speak in courteous tones and try not to complain or criticize too much unless you really need to. Try to accept situations as they are. Everyone is going through the same things, and people have a low tolerance for hearing complaints. Always find some good things to say as well.

17. Pain and discomfort go hand in hand with getting older. Try not to dwell on them but accept them as a part of the cycle of life we’re all going through. Try to minimize them in your mind. They are not who you are, they are something that life added to you. If they become your entire focus, you lose sight of the person you used to be.

18. If you’ve been offended by someone – forgive them. If you’ve offended someone - apologize. Don’t drag around resentment with you. It only serves to make you sad and bitter. It doesn’t matter who was right. Someone once said: “Holding a grudge is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die.” Don’t take that poison. Forgive, forget and move on with your life.

19. If you have a strong belief, savor it. But don’t waste your time trying to convince others. They will make their own choices no matter what you tell them, and it will only bring you frustration. Live your faith and set an example. Live true to your beliefs and let that memory sway them.

20. Laugh. Laugh A LOT. Laugh at everything. Remember, you are one of the lucky ones. You managed to have a life, a long one. Many never get to this age, never get to experience a full life. But you did. So what’s not to laugh about? Find the humor in your situation.

21. Take no notice of what others say about you and even less notice of what they might be thinking. They’ll do it anyway, and you should have pride in yourself and what you’ve achieved. Let them talk and don’t worry. They have no idea about your history, your memories and the life you’ve lived so far. There’s still much to be written, so get busy writing and don’t waste time thinking about what others might think. Now is the time to be at rest, at peace and as happy as you can be!

REMEMBER: “Life is too short to drink bad wine and warm beer.”

Bob Javens

Friend Bob Javens Obituary August 26th, 1933 - September 12th 2019

Anita Farley

My wonderful former neighbor, Anita Farley, pictured here with husband Ken

Anita Louise (Parks) Farley

November 06, 1929 - September 07, 2019

Anita was born in Sedalia, Missouri to Ural L. and Ella M. Parks. She attended Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia. She met the love of her life, Ken Farley at the First Baptist Church of Sedalia where they married on May 31 1953.

They moved to St.Louis, not long after they were married and lived for a few years until they moved to Arvada, Colorado where they raised 4 Sons. Steve of Az. Terry of Mo, Dave of Co, and Jeff of Co.

They retired in Weslaco, TX. where they lived for several years until moving  back to Arvada, Co. in 2016.

Anita peacefully passed away into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Sept. 7, 2019 just shy of her 90th Birthday. She was preceded in death by her Husband Ken, who passed away on March 20th, 2018. Anita leaves her 4 Sons, 3 Daught-in-laws, 10 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren.

A celebration of her life will be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery on Sept. 17th at 9:00 a.m.her final resting place with her beloved husband, Ken.

Sept. 4th

We had a nice going away party for Al and Dolores Mason , and Dorothy Ritter. All selling and going elsewhere.I had a real nice picture of the three of them with their pretty cake but it didnt turn out

We had our usual Happy Hour and for the occasion, we had cake and icecream.

We finally got a much needed rain , some say 3 to 4 inches but it fell over several days so it sank in well, no flooding in the Valley
Looks like the mower people will be real busy catching up as the grass growing fast!! But it's nice and green and yards looking nice.

Not much to say today

August 29th

I thought I would write today instead of waiting for Friday as I usually do...
We have several cards up for folks, one for Mar Hicks has had surgery on her hip, and also for Joyce Amos, who had back surgery. also a card for Herb McClishes family Herb passed away on the 26th.

Our pool  area is looking so terrible, they had the concrete patched where you enter the pool, it was all cracked, deteriating like, however they didnt even texture the concrete, don't know how that's going to look, when they just paint over it, which is supposed to happen (painting the whole area around the pool) Of course the hot tub not being able to be used for over a month or two, it is a disaster. I would post pictures but......also those ugly pots around the pool are cracking, and deteriating, plants in them are overgrown and ugly.  😒
The r.v. section is all tore up, putting in 50 amp.
 We need rain pretty bad and lawns look like their suffering from the terrible heat we are experiencing. Sorry I don't have great news to report but some times there just isn't any.....

We are having a going away party next Wednesday for Dorothy Ritter and also Dolores and Al Mason they're leaving the park, in Sept.

I may write more later but right now not much news to tell about, 
I was disappointed that we never got one picture or any news on how the Campout at Clermont turned out. I do know from someone who was there that there was a small attendance.

We are getting another couple from Magnolia Park. They bought Al and Dolores's , I think.
The Probst's,# #239, bought a mobile #54 but haven't sold theirs as yet.

Donna

Herb McClish

We are sorry to hear of Herb's passing. Herb and his wife Cathy were our neighbors and friends for many years, He passed away on August 26th. He was 89 years old.

Darlene Gowery

Darlene Gowery and husband Darrel lived here in R.V.E. for years.I think they came in 1994. they were here over 12 years. Their Daughter Kim and Husband Alan Rainbolt live at #18 and teach school here. We didn't know about Darlene's passing until the Rainbolt's got back down here for the start of the new school year. Darlene was the Greeter at Wal-Mart for years and was awarded greeter of the Year, she always had a big smile for you and a hug. So many many local folks looked forward to a hug and smile from Darlene when they came in  to shop, and she knew so many by name.

Darlene Irene Gowery, age 90, of Wynot, Nebraska, died Sunday June 30th, 2019, at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Round Rock, Texas.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Faith Lutheran Church in Maskell, Nebraska, with Pastor Chad Beckius officiating.  A private burial will be at the Wynot Cemetery. Visitation will be at church on Saturday one hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington, NE.

Darlene Irene Gowery was born on June 26th, 1929 in Sioux City, Iowa.  She lived in Detroit, Michigan and Sioux City, Iowa before moving to Wynot, Nebraska in high school where she met Darrell Gowery whom she married on June 5, 1949.  They lived on a farm near Obert, NE and later moved to Laurel, NE and owned and operated Gowery’s Shopping Center for 17 years.  After retirement, they moved to south Texas and Darlene started a 34-year career with Wal-Mart.

Darlene enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  She was known by many as “Grandma Darlene” from south Texas to Vermillion, South Dakota.  She loved her years working for Wal-Mart and the relationships she formed with the employees and customers; they were like family to her.  Darrell and Darlene enjoyed many summers on the Lewis and Clark Lake at Walker Valley View.  She enjoyed keeping up with her great-grandchildren in all of their activities and was known as Gigi to them.

Darlene is survived by her husband of 70 years Darrell of Wynot; two children and spouses Randy and Lisa Gowery of Wynot, Kim and Alan Rainbolt of Marble Falls, Texas; five grandchildren all from Texas, and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents Viola and Leonard Lewis, father Lewis Brown, and grandson Tyrone Gowery.