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.