Rain

Yes we have had some rain but not like some parts of the Valley...we got close to 2 inches Tuesday night and Thursday we got just a little more, but there's rain in todays forecast and chances for rain for the next 6 days. As far as the heavy rain Tuesday night, we didnt have any ponding in the yards and all streets were clear of water.The news some times exagerates the weather here!!Tuesday night Chimney Park got high winds that tore up alot of mobiles and park models, trees and power lines down, also quite a few folks, ( more in the Western part of the Valley) had power outages, we did not get any outages.Thursday evening we got a big storm with 30 to 40 mph winds, pea size hail for a few seconds and dumped an inch or two of rain,today we have had a beautiful sunny morning like yesterday but expecting more rain later this afternoon. Also calling for rain the next several days. The grass sure is growing and green LOL



This morning Janel Baker provided the donuts. Helen just put up a card to sign for Arlene Lange #218. She had knee surgery. They are from South Dakota

I said I would post a picture of the Century plant at the corner (Maurer/Thomson home)

It's starting to die off

We have quite a few "Moss Rose"in pots in the hangers Bobby made, I just love those colorful little flowers, and I espeically like my "Blue Daze" plant

The "Xhoria" (sp.)in front of the office is just gorgious

Has anyone ever grown "okra" Bobby loves it just boiled with butter, salt, & pepper on it, I have now learned to like it. You have to pick every day, when it's and inch long one day it's 4 inches long the next day and if you don't get it picked it will grow really long, like 6 or more inches, it's no good then, it's very tough, we have given several bunches away as we can't eat it fast enough. Here's a picture of the Okra, we have another few plants beside these

Well, hope everyone is enjoying their Summer and is happy and well!!!!

Friday May 27th

Bev and Del Telfor furnished the donuts this morning.

We are having July weather now!!! Highs in the upper 90"s and lows upper 70's . 80 this morning and windy. We had a good rain Wed. night, and supposed to have more rain coming next week, slight chance for this Memorial weekend.

Not much news around here.No new cards up to sign.
Bill Clement has been in Re-hab now for close to a week, Velda Lee doing real good and getting out with her Daughter-in-law some,shopping and also she was at coffee and donuts this morning looking so good and not even wearing her oxygen! She's not so stressed now!

Looking forward to Monday and going to the Memorial Day Dinner.

Our Martin houses are full of birds again this year, Mommas franticly feeding their babies.

I will have to get another picture of the century plant , it's getting the little yellow blossoms now.

I had 2057 hits to my blog this month!!!!

For those traveling this Memorial Weekend

55 mph..."God Will Take Care of You"
75 mph..."Nearer My God to Thee"
85 mph..."This World is Not My Home"
100 mph..."Precious Memories"

Mobile

Ken Meyer's mobile is for sale, I just took a look at it is a very good buy at $9,500.
front kitchen,it has 2 bedrooms, 1 big bath with large walk-in shower, furnished, a brand new air conditioner with heat strip,($4,000) washer/dryer, lovely carpeting, and lamenate flooring in the kitchen
Also a nice looking shed. Call: 630-981-4030

Friday May 20th

Martha Millender provided the donuts and made the coffee!

I made a sign-up sheet for Memorial Day dinner, and Ken B. will be B.B.Q.ing chicken and we will all bring a side dish to share.

There's no new cards up to sign.

The Lingles have been back for a few days, someone pulled the breaker on the pole and the electric was off, they had food in their fridg. They decided to buy a new one when they get down this fall

Our photo albums are being put together, I proofed it and sent it back. I can't believe with all the cell nos. home phone nos. etc. that there were not any mistakes that I could find. Just a few different address to add.

Thursday May 19th

Lots of work being done in the park.
Here's one of the projects:

Ken Barnhart is over seeing the project, also besides the guys, is Roberto's Son. It's quite an undertaking. And it's now hot here. 90's usually lows in the mid 70's

Sunday Rita's Memorial Service

Quite a few folks from the park were at the viewing in Oakland. I am sure Daryl was very appreciative

May 13th

Argo's furnished donuts this morning.
It's been hot here.
Someone put a note on the board "private Pool Party" Tuesday, lol No one notified the Mgrs, about it and Bob said that it's not going to happen. No private pool parties.We just can't figure out who it could be. Update....pool party allowed

Our Asst. Mgr. left on the spur of the moment the other day...Diane is still here and just returned from Mobile Home selling School, and to get her license to sell them.For now she will still work in the office as Asst. mgr. and Ken Barnhart will fill in. Our owner on a Cruise so waiting to get approval.

A note from Charlotte Therrien:
Hector saw his doctor today and he will need radiation treatment, cause little bit cancer spread in the lymph nods
Please keep prayers going. Love you all, Char

Mary Alice Eshelman

Windsor Heights

Mary Alice Eshelman, 88, passed away from leukemia May 8, 2016 in Weslaco, Texas. Visitation will be 1 p.m. Saturday, May14, 2016, at McLaren's Chapel in West Des Moines with the Order of the Eastern Star and funeral service following at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery.

Mary Alice was born November 23, 1927 in Adair, Iowa to Edward and Carrie Sparling. After graduation from Adair High School, she attended AIB. Mary Alice retired after 26 years as a paralegal for the U.S. Attorney's Office. She was the past Grand Chaplain of the Order of the Eastern Star and a longtime member of the West Des Moines United Methodist Church.

Mary Alice is survived by her husband of 69 years, Kenneth; children, Dale (Janice), Dean (Toni), Janel Baker, and David; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Tim Baker; daughter-in-law, Sharon; and two brothers.

Memorial contributions may be directed to ESTARL, which provides scholarships for religious training or the burn center at the University of Iowa.

RITA HENNINGSEN, 74, of Oakland, died Friday, May 13th, at Clarkson Hospital, in Omaha. Memorial services for RITA HENNINGSEN will be held 11-a.m. Mon., May 16th, at the Oakland United Methodist Church. Rieken-Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland has the arrangements.

Open visitation will be held at the Oakland United Methodist Church on Sunday starting at 2:00 PM. The family will be present from 5-7 PM.

A memorial fund has been established in Rita’s name.

Private family interment will take place before the memorial service.

RITA HENNINGSEN is survived by:

Her husband – Daryl, of Oakland.

Her sons – Kirk Henningsen, of Griswold, and Breck Henningsen and wife Robin, of Walnut

Her brother – Randall Breckerbaumer and wife Sharon.

Her sister – Pat Marshall Burke and husband Ron.

Her step sisters – Rita Slankerd and husband John, and Donnis Scwankae and husband Larry.

6 grandchildren, 1 great grandson and another one on the way; many other relatives and friends.