Thanksgiving Dinner

A delicious Thanksgiving dinner was enjoyed by over 125 residents and guests of FHTV. Turkeys were provided by management and residents provided a wide variety of tasty side dishes. Bill Riglle presided as MC for the event and introduced Dennis Dwyer, lay minister who gave the invocation. Dennis conducts the 11:00 am Sunday morning chapel service at the park. Coincidentally, he and bill were roommates on a church sponsored trip to Israel earlier this year. He preceded his prayer of thanks by some meaningful quotes.

• Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen hours to prepare. They are consumed in twelve minutes. Half-times take twelve minutes. This is not coincidence! - Erma Bombeck
• Got no check books, got no banks. Still I'd like to express my thanks - I got the sun in the morning and the moon at night. - Irving Berlin
• He who thanks but with the lips. Thanks but in part; the full, the true Thanksgiving, comes from the heart. - J.A. Shedd
• Grace isn't a little prayer you chant before receiving a meal. It's a way to live. - Jackie Windspear

After a "we all ate too much" marvelous dinner, we were delightfully entertained by the sensational Clark brothers. Terry Clark resides locally and Weldon Clark lives in Irvine, California. They are the sons of residents Alleen and Lloyd Clark. They both play the guitar and delighted the audience with many nostalgic sons. Terry was joined for some gospel arrangements by his daughter, Samantha much to the enjoyment of us all. A real big "thank you" goes out to everyone involved in the planning and preparing of this wonderful event. Special kudos go the people that provided the beautiful table centerpieces for their table. When it was all over -- can I have just one more piece of pie -- everyone left with a full stomach and a grateful heart. I know there were many besides myself who were very appreciative to have such wonderful friends to share their Thanksgiving day.

Kathy Riggle

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Happy Thanksgiving

Well another year is almost at an end, can you believe it? The Village is having our Annual Thanksgiving day dinner at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. It will be wonderful as always, I'm sure. For those of you who will not be here to share dinner with us, have a wonderful day with your family and friends.

The weather people are saying that by Thursday or Friday we will be 20 to 30 degrees cooler than it has been. (Of course we have been above normal temps since I got back from California.) By Saturday we will only be in the low 60's for our high! brrrrrrrrrr What ever will we do? :}

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

bj

Still Traveling

Claire and I have decided to stay in the U.S. this winter because of a bunch of assignments from RV magazines. We still won't be back at FHTV until April 1 as we will be all the way to Key West and all over Florida, South Texas and West Texas working on stories. We are also going to the big RV trade show in Louisville, KY at the end of this month. Claire has three pieces in RVXtreem each month, most with my pictures. I've had recent cover photos and stories in: RV Journal, Escapees and Traveling Times. We're busy!

Turtle speeding down a back road in Maryland. For lots more fall color photos, go to my new blog: http://newbohemiansnet.spaces.live.com/ You can also get there through our old blog, just click the top blog there.

Hey you guys! Just because most of you are back in Tucson (I'm jealous) doesn't mean you can't post to the FHTV blog. It's still summer in Tucson! Send your photos from around the park, and news of new grandchildren, snow back home and and maybe the picture you took of your sweetie getting a hug from one of those Wednesday night entertainment guys or gals. When the camera club gets up and running they should post a best photo of the week maybe!

Just email your stuff to bjmartin1950@gmail.com and she'll post it here.

Missing you!

Bob and Claire

Tom Chestnut Concert

Beaudry RV sponsored a Tom Chestnut & Rusty Terry concert at FHTV last evening. The concert was well attended and enjoyed by everyone.

Tom is a very good entertainer. He danced and sang to several of the single ladies in the audience last evening. Needless to say, they really enjoyed his attention. He taught the line dancers a couple of new line dances. Everyone enjoyed the music and dancing.

Electric Blue

Y'all missed a really great show Wednesday night. Electric Blue was a very high energy show with lots of audience participation. Bea Hazel, Bill Riggle, and Suzie Buckner were all part of the show and looked as though they had as much fun as Eric did. Suzie suprised Eric with her high energy level - he had a hard time keeping up with her! All of the comments I have received were very positive.

You don't want to miss our next exciting entertainment. We have Oktoberfest on Saturday 10/27 with German menu and music; Welcome Back is Saturday November 10th with Saucy BBQ Chicken and music from Beau Renfro. In December we have a special Christmas concert from the Tucson symphony's Symphonic Winds. This event is a dress up event!! New Year's Eve Dance music will be from Retro Swing.

I'm looking forward to see all of you soon!

bj

Margo & Dennis Bradley Returning

Hi every one. We are coming home to Tucson DEC 15Th but wishing it was sooner. Just got home from Minot N.D. went to see Ron and Gloria Dilley and went to houstfest. Boy those Norwegians sure know how to have fun. Ron is doing pretty good and Gloria is as good as ever. We even made the big trip to Parshal to the farm. Well my dad is coming back to visit this winter and would like to rent a place for a month. You can contact me at mrsbif@yahoo.ca well looking forward to golfing with you Phillis so get ready .

see you soon Margo Bradley

Sarah & Hank Synder Update

Sarah and Hank are both in good health, but feeling the inevitable effects of aging.

Hank is confined to a wheelchair, and requires assistance with all daily activities. His muscle rigidity and aphasia continue to limit his ability to interact with others, but he's in good spriits and still finds ways to make his opinions known.

Sarah spends most of her time in a wheelchair, but can get around for short distances with a walker. She still enjoys being at the center of things and has become so well known for her addiction to mocha lites that the local store has started stocking extras.

For the past few years Hank and Sarah have enjoyed living at Canfield Place in Beaverton. Now, however, they're moving.

Because Hank requires more care than Canfield can provide, he has relocated to Beaverton Rehab & Speciality Care. The good news is that he will be able to receive physical therapy for his muscle rigidity, and skilled nursing care 24-7.

Sarah is remaining at Canfield for a few more weeks, and then will join Hank at Beaverton Rehab. They will have adjoining rooms overlooking a flower-filled courtyard. They will be together by their wedding anniversary.

Hank and Sarah will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary this October. You can help make this a very special occasion.

Please send cards and notes for Hank and Sarah to Ann's address, which is listed below. It would be particularly nice if you would take the time to share any memories or stories about Hank and Sarah. Some time in October or November - they haven't set a date yet - they will be having a party for those of you who can make it to town. If you would like to attend, please send a note or e-mail to Ann with the weekends you are available.

Ann Snyder
7250 SW Trillium Avenue
Beaverton, OR 97008-5752

E-mail: ann.snyder@verizon.net

Phone: Hank 503-641-0361
Sarah 503-644-0738

FHTV Residents

At Bob rogers request I have created a learning blog for the FHTV computer users. I have sent invites to the users for which I had an email address. On the email simply click on "Accept etc" on the invite....that automatically allows you to sign on to the blog. The blog is private, because it was created for FHTV resident computer users only.

The blog as of this date contains How-to's on the following topics: Categories Tips, XP, Vista, Word, 2002, 2003, 2007, office 2003. Laptops, Windows Live Spaces, Windows Live One Care, Windows Live Writer, and Internet.

The Categories Tips blog explains how to use categories to read the topic that you are interested in.

If you are interested in reading and learning from the blog...send me an email to: edale32@hotmail.com

IT'S Free.....:-).

Edwina

Memorial Service for Michael Aronoff

Mike has lost his battle with brain cancer. He was surrounded by family when he died and Janee says he went peacefully.

The memorial service in Indiana will be held at:

Wegmiller Auditorium at the Bloomington Hospital at 1:00 p.m. on October 21st. Janee has asked that donations be made to the Bloomington Hospital Foundation in lieu of flowers.

Janee will be leaving Indiana after the memorial service and should be back in Tucson around November 1st. She is planning a memorial service for all of her and Mike's FHTV friends and family.

Trail Calling

Charlie and I just got home from cruise to Alaska. Awesome. He fell in June and managed to break top of femur and was immediately pinned and plated. Since then is struggling along with cane and sometimes with the Charlie Chaplin shuffle. He has golfed his age on one of the two times out and hopes to go hunting (ahem)!

Things are getting fall-like here and have to close up the camp at Kootenay Lake and try to put all the groceries etc. out there into cupboards here that are already full.

Love hearing from folks at Far Horizons and we will be there in Jan.

Glenda and Charlie Sutherland

Sunday Social September 30th

Sponsors: Phyllis & Dale Randall
Attendance: 24

News of the Week and Comments!

It has been a great summer and many, many thanks and plaudits to all of the sponsors who made it possible to not have to pay for coffee and a doughnut, fritter, slim jim. etc. Jeff, Chuck, and Roger were always there to make sure we had a fresh pot of coffee, or two, and open up the Fiesta Room and kitchen so that we could be set up by 7:30 a.m.

Our news notes were always sent to BJ in California and she would enter it on the FHTV Summer "Blog" so that those with computers, (she also printed copies each month to mail to those without computers) so that they could find out a little of how we were faring here in paradise!

The Van Arsdale's are here. They had a good visit with the Rodger's in New York. Pat and Jim Fuller will be here the first week of November.

A reminder to folks who walk around the park at night. "CARRY A FLASHLIGHT!!!" The snakes are warming themselves on the blacktop streets.

Jeanne Bishop STILL doesn't have her new bluetooth hearing aids. They make everyone sound like they're talking with helium. Maybe Phonak will get the bugs out eventually. Thank goodness these "old" ones still work.

We had approximately 450 attendees and 28 sponsors for the summer Sunday Socials. Here's hoping we will have another great summer season next year!.

Thanks again and God bless.

Jules

FHTV Midwest Potluck Picnic

Let me first begin by apologizing to Al - I've had this e-mail since 8/23 and couldn't figure out how to get the pictures to the blog. So SORRY Al. I think I finally figured out how to get the pictures from our e-mail address to the blog. I'm so thrilled - that is my lesson for the day. bj

Al & Donna Mendenhall hosted the 3rd anuual FHTV midwest Potluck Picnic. A light mist fell through out the day. That probably is a factor why out famous "punmaster" alias Gene Smith, was missing. He was home dealing with 8" of water in his basement, a problem park models never have! 38 people were in attendance, plus a few "real turkeys". Everybody agreed to meet again in Tucson, soon!

Sunday Social September 16, 2007

Sponsor: Jan Waldron (86th birthday yesterday)

Happy Birthday Jan!!

Gloria and Dick Black are back at FHTV.
Diane and Ed Casey are also back.
Nancy Jepson will return to FHTV on October 2nd.

SPECIAL!!!! It snowed in Minnesota yesterday, September 15th.

Sunday Social News presented by Jules Croft. A special "Thank You" to Jules for all his hard work in coordinating the coffee and donuts for the Sunday Social all summer.

Northern Pike Record

This is the new record in Canada. He caught it on the Winnipeg River near Seven Sisters, in Manitoba.

This guy (in the photos above), was fishing and caught a 36" Pike. As he was reeling it in, a 56" Pike tried to eat it!

He landed them both in the same net.

Awesome catch on a river in Canada - 55lbs-56 inches.
It goes to show you that live bait works the best for the giant fish.

These pictures of a Northern Pike where taken on
the Winnipeg River close to our home near Lac du Bonnet , Manitoba.
Awsome fish!!!!!!

Hope to return to our winter home Nov.02/07

Love Leo and Mia

Edna & Joe Doris

We got our first snow flurries this morning - would love to leave for Tucson, but have a land sale holding us up. Got cold, rainy, windy weather here this week, not at all pleasant. However, will be there asap.

Love

Edna and Joe
9/15/07

News from Janee & Mike Arnoff

Hi, BJ and all!

Things have changed a lot for us and it's happened pretty suddenly. Michael's tumor has begun growing again and is now in the temporal and frontal lobes. He has a catheter (because of incontinence combined with a frightfully unsteady gait and weakness). Since then (8/20), he's gotten so weak that he is in a wheelchair all the time, unless he's in bed or in a chair. Steps are out of the question. He needs help with just about everything, except that he still feeds himself, as long as I cut his meat.

He had a grand mal seizure on Friday, so now he's on anti-seizure medicine. His blood sugar was very high, so now I test his sugars and give him insulin shots. The diabetes is from the steroid that he takes to keep his brain swelling down.

His spirits are good, but he can't communicate on his own very well. He does well with yes/no questions. He still enjoys things (like when we went to the Indy Zoo today!) but then can't tell what we did. He sleeps from 8 at night till 9 in the morning, and then naps in the afternoon.

Caring for him is easy and fun, since I love him so. He is so well-mannered, cooperative, and sweet, just as he always has been.

We decided not to proceed with further treatment and to let Hospice into our lives. They come 3x a week to bathe him, and we have other visits too. They are going to be a very good thing for us, and enable me to keep him at home, rather than having to put him someplace else.

Michael won't be returning to Tucson. It would just be too scary for me to try to take him now, because there is just too much of a risk that he would die on the trip, and I would much rather he die here than in Oklahoma or something. I will come when I can, and .. I'm thinking that I'll be able to leave within a couple of months, when he dies and I'm ready to travel.

I wish that I had cheerier news, but .. that's what's going on. I wish everyone safe travels back to Tucson, and I'll see you when I arrive!

BJ, I do hope to still do the photography thing that we had talked about. I've also talked with Ione Condit about this, and she has some great ideas. If I don't make it back soon enough, I'll bet she would take the reins for awhile.

Hugs all around,
Janee

It appears Ray Ouimet beat his sister-in-law Edwina Dale in the tomato raising contest in upstate New York. After the last few nights in Turtle here in Maine, we (Bob and Claire) figure these tomatoes just barely missed the first frost. They'd better pick the green ones for fried green tomatoes and pack their suitcases for Tucson!

Would you look at that grin!

Mike & Vicki are headed Home

Hello, Hello !
We are headed back to Tucson, are You ???
We left the Pacific Northwest coast the day after Labor Day and drove east across Idaho (short trip !), Montana & South Dakota, then south thru Nebraska & Kansas into Oklahoma City to see Vicki's other Mama and family. We spent the nights in truck stops this trip and drove long days to get here as quickly as possible to have at least a full week with Mama. Missed stopping to see Coralee in Wichita this year, but one week isn't nearly enough time here with family. We will pull out Saturday for Elephant Butte, Demming and Tucson by Sept 20, 21. Hope it has cooled off some by then!
As B J says, we are anxious to get home and to see all of you again. Love those Hugs !!

Millinocket, Maine: Ya caaan't geeet theah frum heah

Ed working on closing up Camp, while Diane and Claire catch up on things FHTV. Diane and Ed will be back in Tucson in no time.

Sunset over South Twin

Dick, Sharon and Claire, cruising.

Bob and Claire Rogers: We did managed to find Millinocket and East Millinocket, Maine, home to: Sharon and Dick Moscone, Diane and Ed Casey. We just missed Sandra who'd escaped the Tucson heat for awhile with her sisters. Dick and Sharon took us out on their pontoon boat on South Twin lake they keep at Camp; we enjoyed sunset colors and one loon. Later we visited Diane and Ed at their camp just down the lake, and the next night met Dick and Sharon's daughters and sons-in-law at a get-together for Diane's birthday; Mexican food, what else! We had a beautiful place in the woods to park Turtle and enjoyed an all night all day rain. We hope for better weather and fall colors soon, as we wander the Northeast like the vagabonds we are.

Bob and Claire

For more Maine photos (lots) http://www.wwwnewbohemians.blogspot.com/

FHTV Computer Blog

Hi Folks,

Bob Rogers asked if I would create a How To Blog for the computer users at FHTV. I recently created the blog, and sent invites to all users on my FHTV friends list. Bob Rogers was the only one to reply :-). I suspect my invites were deleted, because no one recognized my hotmail address as anyone they know. My blog does not contain any personal topics. I have created so far the following categories: XP Topics, Vista Topics, Windows Live Writer, Notes, Word 2002, 2003, 2007, Windows LiveOne Care, and Hints. I am sure more blogs will be added to the categories over time. Visitors can choose to read what they are interested in.

If you are interested go to this link http://edmassenanewyorkblog.spaces.live.com/default.aspx?wa=wsignin1.0 and sign in. Yes, sign in...my blog is private. It was not created for public view by everyone. Let me know if there is some other topic you would like to read on the blog..other than photography...that is not my thing.

Thank you for your time

Edwina

End of Summer

Well guys -- it's the end of summer. Where did the time go? I hope that you all had a fun, healthy, prosperous summer and are ready to head back to Tucson soon. The summer here in California was busy but we all know that I prefer to be busy and not just sitting around looking "pretty" :}

I will be heading back to Tucson on the 15th of September can hardly wait to see all the changes both out in the park, as well as, the changes made in the compound area. Mr. Hays tells me that the "old 70's" colors ARE NO MORE that we now have BOLD NEW color in the AB Room, and Room C.

Roger and Jeff have worked very hard this summer getting the new patio sites ready for this season. Their hardwork is greatly appreciated by all, I'm sure. I understand there have been changes in our janitorial staff this summer and I'm looking forward to meeting the new staff member.

Well that's all from here for now. Have a safe trip back to Tucson. See you soon!

bj

Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk

I think I finally figured out how to get the link for you to join the Tucson Village People Team and/or make donations to team members.

Click on the link below. This will take you to a window that allows you to "join" the Tucson Village People Team, Company name is: Far Horizons Tucson Village; or make a donation to one of the walkers.
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=3488&pg=entry&autologin=true

The tabs at the top of the page will give you the date and time of the event in Tucson. Please plan on joining us for this annual event.

Let me know if you have problems getting the link to connect. Y'all have my email address but here it is again bjmartin1950@gmail.com .

I'll be back in Tucson after the 15th of September and am looking forward to seeing y'all again.

Making Strides - Breast Cancer Walk

We are setting up the FHTV team for the October Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk and will put a link to our Making Strides web page. Tomorrow you will be able to go directly to our team page (Far Horizons Tucson Village) to add your name to our team - if you haven't already spoken with JoAnn.

Sponsors can go directly to the Making Strides Tucson Village web page and make donations directly to you. More details about this to follow.

Your participation in this event each year is greatly appreciated, not only by your FHTV family, but also by those whose lives are saved because of the money raised at this annual event. Early detection and treatment has saved many many lives. Soooo give yourselves a pat on the back!

THANK YOU! See y'all soon back at FHTV.

bj

News from the Blankenbakers

We just brought up the FHTV blog and really enjoyed seeing all the news, pictures, etc.

Like almost all the country we have had a hot and humid summer and finally got much needed rain last week. Hoping for a good crop year for the farmers.

We are looking forward to the Midwest party at Mendenhalls next week and hope to get back to Tucson a little earlier this year.
Keep the blogs coming.

Darrel and Marcy Blankenbaker

Char Brown Passed

Just a short note to let you know that Char Brown, wife of Doug Brown, died this past week in Colorado where they had been living. Their home had been in Wisconsin. The Browns spent many winters inFHTV.

Doug's address in Colorado is: 10755 Empire Drive # 213 Franktown, CO 80116

Spaghetti Dinner

Thursday early evening, 4PM, spaghetti was served in the Fiesta room. Fifty two people paid $2.50 for spaghetti and meat sauce, garlic bread and salad. Jules Croft, George and JoAnn purchased all the makings and the money collected went to MDA. Each year they take volunteers and "take them to jail." You have to make bail by collecting moneys. This year it was George's turn. It was a hard decision. We really wanted to leave him there.

FHTV SUNDAY MORNING SOCIAL 8/12/07

Sponsors this sunday were Diane & Jim Liesse, there were 15 in attendance. HooRay Jim & Diane are back.

Delores Dewey called from Missouri, all is well-still on the road until Sept or Oct.

We hope when Donnie Marini & Carol Heyerman hear that Jim & Diane Liesse are here he will come down soon.

Nancy Jebson is really looking forward to coming back soon.

Lucille Grove Passed

Just wanted to let you know that Lucille Grove passed away August 2, 2007, she had been a long time resident at FHTV.

Jean La Voie

3rd Annual FHTV Summer Pot Luck

I would like to invite everybody to the 3rd annual FHTV Midwestern Summer Potluck. It will be on Aug. 22nd at noon at Al & Donna Mendenhall's place at 606 4th Ave Freeborn MN. which is 16 miles northwest of Albert Lea. Direction signs will be placed to help you find us. If you like, you could come early and bring your hoe, Donna's garden needs HELP!

Al Mendenhall. Phone 507-863-2236

More Bob and Claire Visits

Claire and Bob Rogers were hosted by Edwina Dale at her home in Massena, NY. She fed us well, which we needed after a bike ride the day before, and showed us some of the local sites, including a visit with her sister Arlene and brother-in-law Ray Ouimet, all residents of FHTV in the winter. There seems to be a first-ripe-tomato contest going on: here are Ray and Arlene's.

As you can imagine, Bob and Edwina went computer crazy the whole time; both now have Vista and played all day while Claire worked on her computer. Fun visit.

SUNDAY SOCIAL & NEWS

August 5th Sunday Social was sponsored by Shirley & Bruce Briggs, "just because." There were 17 people who attended.

Jeff Neeper 607 Gila injured his right knee this summer & recovered but was reinjured during therapy but is now doing better.

June Ross had a slight stroke Sunday but is back home and doing great.

Esther Whitehead is moving to an apartment at "Fellowship Square."

Chapel Services begin again for the season by popular demand this Sunday August 12th. Service starts at 11:00 AM in the Fiesta Room.

Square Dancing restarting 6:00 PM Monday evenings in the Fiesta Room August 27th. Everyone welcome.

HEY !!!! What do you all think? Is the season upon us or what. The Communication room, TV room, Library, C room (Cactus room), and the AB rooms are all a mess with construction. Each day we get a little closer to being done. Rick Olasin, the constractor says if I would quit adding more things for him and Don Wallace and Chuck Loddy to do they could get done. Ha! Don has hung lights and fans in the communication room and Chuck has done the molding, painting and anythings else I can come up with. Rick you may know from around the Village. He and Wendy Bean, 388 moved over to FHE last fall. He has added a wall and will rework the library shelves.

Finish out your summer as it's almost time to return to the Village and all the things BJ, Shelene and Vicki have planned for you.

More later
Take Care and be safe and healthy
JoAnn

Sackets Harbor Visit

Clyde and Mary Jane Van Arsdale hosted Bob and Claire Rogers at their Sackets Harbor paradise, as part of Bob and Claire's week long 17th wedding anniversary celebration. Good food and good company! Thank you Clyde and Mary Jane.

For the War of 1812 and a sailing regatta at Sackets Harbor, go to www.wwwnewbohemians.blogspot.com or just click on Bob and Claire's blog at the right.

Late Sunday Social News

It's been a month since I have posted anything about the Sunday Socials. Jules Croft is doing a great job organizing them and bring the reports to me, so here goes the news for the last month.

6/23 Sponsor Elise Hayes, 16 attended: Chuck Heath has moved to FL to be with fm due to his health. Ellen & Bill Heiny are going to IN for their 60th high school reunion. Bob & Beryl Hunt are going to the Twin Cities for 3 wks. Jim & Dianne Liesse are in their new home in IL & Jim is playing golf with his brothers.

7/8 Sponsor Ruth Anne Wickersham (Leftcourt) 13 attended: Construction is doing well. The patio sites should be finished by the end of the month? Al & Lou Guimond were guests at coffee, they will return in the fall as annuals. Today is expected to be 100!!

7/15 Sponsors Edna & Joe Doris in absentia, 15 attended: Lloyd & Alleen Clark in CO for 2 wks. Chuck Heath is going to Broadway Proper the end of the month. Monsoons are finally here.

7/22 Sponsors Florence Strosthal & Ellen Heiny, 12 attended: Last evening we had a good "FROG STRANGLER" of a monsoon! Many areas got 1-2 inches of rain. Bill Riggle and new wife Kathy are here for a couple of weeks.

7/29 Sponsors Betty Wood & Ethan Blodgett in honor of Ethan's 10th birthday Wednesday 8/1, 20 attended.

Monsoons

The monsoons have really been dumping water on the Tucson area. The best thing is has picked a different area each day. The Village has fared very well. The little wash has run to within an inch of over flowing the bridge. The Pantano wash has ran a number of times but nothing deep and all the way across, yet. Bob Baker on 327 did loose part of his awning in a wind storm before the monsoons hit but that has been all. The picture of the lady leaning out of the van into the trunk of her car was taken at the Compass Bank at the corner of Pantano/Broadway where the water was mid hubcap. I'm not sure about the other picture. A 65 year old man did loose his life last night over on Iverington and Park. If I understand it right his SUV was washed off the road into the Rodeo wash where it tumbled a couple of time ending driver side down trapped in an underpass, totally submerged. There is to be more monsoons this week and weekend and then it looks like a drying trend. More later. Stay Healthy!

BJ Banter

I haven't posted anything for awhile - it's not that I haven't been thinking of all of you; it's just that we have been very busy here. We had the 4th of July weekend which lasted for 9 days (because of the 4th falling on a Wednesday) and this past week we had the Amador County Fair. The fair is always hectic for us and for the next two or three weeks we will be battling the flies that invariably come after the fair. It will be good to get back to Tucson where it is too hot for flies. (I hope)

From the postings on the blog I see that you all are having a really good summer wherever you may be. We can all look forward to some cosmetic changes in the park when we get back, we may not recognize the place!!

My schedule brings me back to Tucson around September 15th and I look forward to seeing y'all there. Take care and have a safe trip back to Tucson.

bj

FHTV Michigan Bash

Bob Rogers

FHTV Michigan Summer Party, Thursday July 19th - Saturday July21st The 11th annual FHTV Summer Party was held at the Gregorich's on theMuskegon River near Hersey Michigan (A suburb of Big Rapids). We had four motor homers and thirty five attendees. Our golf tournament had two foursomes and we played a golf course from hell. Dick Black and Pete Jordan were overall winners We had a sing along in the Gregorich's solarium in the evening. Bernie Kalkbrenner's famous BBQ recipe yieldedsome excellent sandwiches to accompany the many delicious dishes to passprovided by the group. We all signed a get well card for Dave Lockhartwho is convalescing at home in Elk Rapids Michigan. Bernie and ChuckKalkbrenner carried the card on their visit to the Lockhart's. Twenty-one of our group stayed for the annual Pig Roast Cancer Benefit held bythe Jordan's on Saturday the 21st. The Jordan's purchase a pig from ourlocal county fair and provide all the good stuff that goes with a pigroast. We started the day with a canoe and kayak flotilla covering afive mile stretch of the Muskegon River. Next came the dinner followedby the music by the campfire provided by Pete Jordan, Harold Gregorich,Rob Kotecki, our next door neighbor Lori Campbell, and friends John Kaneon Harmonica, and Marilyn Jones on the fiddle. There were over a hundred in attendance and we raised $1070 for the Cancer Society.

People attending part or all of the five day extravaganza included, the Gregorich's, Jordan's, Dick & Gloria Black, Al & Shirley Bacon, John &Rita Brimley, Nancy Jebsen, Barb & Newell Johnson, Chuck & Bernie Kalkbrenner, Rob & Ione Kotecki/Condit, Chet & Verna Leja, Al & DonnaMiller, Jank & Kathy Mitchell, Bob & Claire Rogers, Marie Schmidt, Pete & Karen Smania, and friends Jim & Jellayne Markey and Dennis & Kathy Laake.We always invite extra friends we're trying to suck into FHTV. See you all in the Fall the good Lord willing and the Monsoons don't rise.

Harold Gregorich

More pictures from Big Rapids at the pig roast.

Photos by Ione

Iowa News

HI TO THE 4 PRETTY GIRLS TOPPING THE FHTV BLOG. YOUARE DOING A GREAT JOB.

When Janee mentioned blog at our computer club meeting, I thought who would want any part of that, but here I am and I think it is great.

It seems the weather is always the first topic to report. We had 5 inches of rain this week and it looks like more is on the way. Needed it a few weeks sooner, but at last thankfull. Enjoy being back in Iowa. Not doing square dancing either club this year. Gene still working at the Country Club only Sun. Doing a little golfing. We did attend a horse sale in June. Gene loves horses so that made it extra great. Daughter, Jeanine and Lloyd flew home. It was Lloyd's sister and husband had the sale on their farm at Fairbank Iowa. Fifty top percheron show horses like world and national champions and other award winners,a lso 6 horse hitch and harness and wagon. Two of these horses sold for over $50,000. Too much work with a trucking line to run. LuAnn and Steve to be here the last week in July to get our superstarcraft boat to take back to Tucson. Gene got a small used fishing boat to replace it, something easy to handle. We need to report going to doctors appointments too.

We are looking forward toTucson, just wish we didn't have all those miles.
Gene and Mae Rappold #523

News from Del & Dolores Syverson

It was so wonderful to receive the Summer Blog today, enjoyed everybit of news.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at FHTV in September, WE fly out of here on Sept. 19. Are having lots of fun get-togethers with friends, neighbors, families, etc. being our move is permanent toTucson.

WE have been very busy with sorting, packing, giving some items away and selling a few items. We are so fortunate that the young man buying our house is also buying our furniture, makes it so much easier. After 40 + years in the same house, we have accumulated lots of things, but are doing well with parting with lots of goodies. WE are looking forward to the Mid-West picnic on August 22 at the Medenhalls, and seeing our FHTV friends again.

Thanks again for including us in your mailing. Love you and looking forward to seeing you in Sept.

Del and Dolores Syverson

Notes From Duluth

July 14, 2007

Hi; We got the blog yesterday and enjoyed reading it, and going on line to check it out. We have had a cool and hot summer so far, furnace runs one day and the air conditioner the next. All I can say it it is better then the three digits, I see in the paper you folks are having.

We have been busy with doctors appointments, golf, scrapbooking and a little casinoing. The only downfall so far was that my (Fred's) mother went to be with her lord and savior on the 11th of June. She was 99 years old and was praying to go for a long time. I'm happy for her, but it still hurts to see her go. The picture of the lilies attached are from the lilies we had in church for her 90th birthday. I took one plant home and replanted it and it came back white for two years and then it changed colors to the beautiful orange with brown trim ever since. The plant is now in many different gardens. As you can see we do have a garden up here in the North Country, we are eating fresh onions, lettuce and the beans will be ready shortly, with the tomatoes latter. The other picture is Helen's flower garden in front of our trailer.

We are looking forward to the Minnesota picnic in August at Mendenhall's.

Fred & Helen #596

A FHTV 77th on 07/07/07

Eileen Erickson celebrated her 77th birthday on 7/7/7. Please read the Arizona Star article by clicking on the link below.

On the day before I (JoAnn) was working at the gate office when a big- big black limo stopped just outside the office door. It was there to meet the reporters from the Daily Star. I got to meet Eileen and Arlo's 2 sons, one from CA and one from the midwest. In the car was "All" their family. All the sons and daughters and all the grandchildren. What a surprise! They came out of the limo one at a time to receive their hugs and kisses and then another family member would get out of the limo until all were greeted. Arlo had been planning this birthday surprise for over 3 months keeping it from Eileen the whole time. Both Eileen and Arlo have been walking around the Village about 6 inchs off the ground. About the time their feet touched the ground the article came out in the East Side insert. A couple of days later their feet were on the ground and the same article came out in the city wide paper. I understand Eileen tried the casino but to no avail.

http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/191580.php

PATIO SITE CONSTRUCTION END IN SITE

The first picture is looking West on Aztec. The second picture is looking East on Entrada toward the Gate Office. (Note the monsoon clouds) The trees are almost all planted and we are working on the irrigation. The construction company will be spreading rock today and tomorrow. The lights are to arrive the middle of next week. We have had great excitement over this construction. As was told before a gas line was hit and punctured so things were shutdown for a week. Of course no construction is without a water leak or two. Yesterday 7/11 Jeff was running a small front loader and got it wedged against the concrete slab. When they were pulling him and the loader out, "tip", over he went sideways. A bobcat is equiped with seatbelt and a roll cage and you have to have all of them on or it won't start. So safety wasn't an issue but that doesn't mean you can't get hurt. Jeff's put up his arm as he was tipping over and as the roll cage and him hit the ground his arm hit the roll cage. Roger took him to TMC for 7 stitches and a tetanus shot.

I've been told that the summers in Tucson are quiet with all the people up North. Maybe one of these summers we will have that here at the Village. If we hit triple digit today it will be the 30th day of over 100 degrees.

Hello to all our Far Horizons friends.

I finally got logged on to the FHTV Summer Blog – It took this long for me to find the address. With all the traveling and hauling stuff back and forth.... I seem to lose everything!! And I never get things straightened up. It is really nice to read and view all the different things going on down there in Tucson and across the country with all our friends. I know there are many special "Get Togethers" yet to happen — so please keep all of us "stay at homes" informed of all the fun times.

Most of us have been home three months now— Where does the time go? Have you caught yourself thinking about Tucson? Oh, I don't mean the 110º temperatures. Naw– I mean thinking..... "WOW, it will soon be time to head back to Far Horizons!!" —That kind of thinking. If you are like me, there is just so much fixing and repairing, mowing and trimming-- AND Rain, Wind, and Hail a person can take! We do seem to squeeze in a couple of trips with Grandchildren but many days are just plain B O R I N G! Bring on the Far Horizons FUN! So everyone keep in touch and be safe and healthy. We have some fun times ahead of us. AND --- Don't blink ----
It will be October!

Jim and Susan Buckner

FHTV Summer Bash Update

Hi Everyone:

It is getting close to crunch time for the party hosts. If you have already responded yea or nea then disregard this correspondence. If you haven't responded please do it shortly. It looks like our numbers will be in the mid 30's for the FHTV party on the 19th and it's anyones guess for the pig roast on the 21st.

IF YOUR ATTENDING I NEED TO KNOW: your ETA (estimated time of arrival), your dish to pass, numbers of golfers and if your staying for the pig roast. If you wish to canoe or kayak contact Janet directly by phone or e-mail. The Pig Roast info is in the enclosed attachment. If your arriving on the 18th feel free to join us at our home for socialization and preparation stuff.

Harold

Dolores & Arlen Notes from Home

Hello,

We made it home Ok after we got home we have been real busy. We stopped at a RV place to get some deodoran for the Motor home and was looking around at their Park Models and saw an older one and then they said so much and I said would you take less and said they thought the boss would. So we made an offer so we moved the Motor Home out and then moved this one in so we been packing moving boxes in and unpacking, cleaning putting away and Believe it I got rid of about 10 boxes of things. Finally getting settle in sure is more room we Love it -- it needs a lot of fixing up but for the price we payed that is Ok and don’t have to do it all at once.

Today we had Dean, Dee over and 2 other couple for the 4 th. Arlen fix 1/2 chicken each on the gril sure was nice and moist. had plenty of food too. Minnie Mouse & Abby played they sure Love to play with each other.

Had heavy rain here yesterday about 2 inches.

We both are poop have all the packing & putting away but almost done and sure was great to have more room.

See you all in Oct some time Lord willing

Dolores, Arlen & Minnie Mouse

SUNDAY MORNING SOCIAL

July 1st 2007

12 people attended the social sponsored by Norma Lewis on her soon to be 68, no 86th birthday July 4th. Jeanne Bishop's new hearing aids will have BlueTooth capability built in! Technology is incredible!

The temp is projected to be about 112 on the 4th. We're looking forward to the next cold front to bring us back down to 105. At least we don't live at Lake Havasue AZ its projected to be 125 on the 4th.

Thelma is leaving today. Will be in Lakeside till the middle of Aug & then to Dick's 9th Infantry Reunion in Grand Rapids,MI for four days. Then back to Lakeside till the middle of Sept, then to NY state for about 3wks to attend Dick's 359th army reunion and to see sister Bernice in Fredricks, MD and Dick's brother in Clayton NY.

Joan Popejoy on 641 passed away Thursday and there will be services on Monday.

SUNDAY MORNING SOCIAL

06/17/07

Sponsors today were Florence and Preston and there were 18 people who came to eat donuts and drink coffee and catch up on what is happening around FHTV.

Entrada Constuction temporarily slowed down due to the backhoe breaking the gas line. "Murphy" was here Friday. The laundry is closed because the dryers are gas. Yo can take a shower but there is no hot water but it's AZ and in the summertime the tap is never cold. 105-105-106 degrees WHEW!

Diane & Jim Liesse settled in their new place in Ogelsby IL. Diane says it went smooth. Jim golfing with his 2 brothers. Grandson married June 3rd. See everyone in August.

Dick Easterday is doing well after surgery.
Rumor has it Esther Constantine is leaving the park. Esther spent three days going around telling everyone "No Way" she's not going anywhere.

Party Time!

Kathy (hiding) me and the Jordans.

Enclosed are some photos from our planning sessions for the annual July FHTV Michigan Blast. One is a group photo on the deck of Al & Donna Miller's place and the other is Pete and Janet Jordan and Kathy and me in our sunroom entertaining. There are actually two gatherings. One is the FHTV annual July 19th golfbash and luncheon at our place and the other is the Pig Roast on the 21stat the Jordan's place. Our places are 300 feet apart. Some folks will attend both and make it a five day affair. Any one from FHTV may attend either or both parties. Any questions just contact me: Harold Gregorich hgreg@juno.com Thanks!
Rob Kotecki, Shirley Bacon, Janet Jordan, and Jack Mitchell.

Bob and Claire visiting FHTV friends

Mike Reynolds, Pan Traina and Claire

Hi, from Bob and Claire, on the road. We've been visiting some FHTV folks, and thought we'd add a couple of pictures here. We didn't get pictures of Nick and Carolyn Clifford, new owners in FHTV from the Black Hills (Nick was a carver on Mount Rushmore)

For six weeks of pictures and adventures please visit http://www.wwwnewbohemians.blogspot.com/ You can click the Bob and Claire link at the right!

Miller and Maryilyn Glanzer and Claire enjoying sodas in downtown Sioux Falls

Smith's Anniversary

We thank all of the Far Horizons family who remembered us with cards or phone calls as we celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary. We had a wonderful family gathering with children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Marcene and Gene Smith
706 7th Ave.
NorthHumboldt, IA 50548

Mike & Vicki in Washington state

HI to EVERYONE!!!
Wow, it really is great to get news from all over the country.
We are well settled here. Mike has made himself indispensible out at the
campground and they have all but hired him for for a paying position in Maintenance next summer. They all call him "The Guy Who Never Quits" because he is always fixing something. "Isn't there ANYTHING you can't do?????" He is loving the job. I go out every other week and work in the office of the small Ranger Station at the entrance. Data entry, answer questions (learn something new with every one). I'd forgotten how GREEN it is here! It is glorious walking the short way to work among the tall tall trees, seeing the sun filtering (yes, sometimes it's sunny), and hearing the birds singing their hearts out. We go down to the beach a lot; the water is what we miss in AZ.
My Mama had abdominal surgery right after we got here and my little sis or
I stayed with her 24/7 for 3 weeks. She's done very well. But, sadly, we lost her little sister last weekend suddenly. Auntie Harriet had had a stroke 4 years ago and life was not fulfilling for her, daughter Sam, or Mama. So her sudden death was a shock but we are all at peace for her.
We haven't had any Tucson visitors out at Mora Campground yet, although
many said they would be up this way. We did have breakfast with Marv and Dorothy Gregert our first week home. They almost beat us here! We still hope Marc & Becky Audiss will make it up.
Again, HI to everyone, take care of yourselves and stay healthy.
Mike & Vicki North

FHTV Summer Bash

FHTV SUMMER PICNIC, GOLF, AND BOCCI, TOURNAMENT

THURSDAY, JULY 19th GOLF AT 8:00AM DINNER AT 1:00PM

CO-HOSTS: Pete & Janet Jordan Harold & Kathy Gregorich
17225 Old Logging Rd. 17145 Old logging Rd

Hersey, Mi 49639 Hersey, Mi 49639
PHONE: 231-832-5647 231-832-5188
E-MAIL: paj_jtk@juno.com hgreg@juno.com

FAX: 231-832-3437

RSVP BY JULY 10TH USING PHONE, E-MAIL OR FAX

We need to know your dish to pass, #of people to eat and # people to golf
BOONDOCKING OVERNIGHT MOTORHOMERS ARE WELCOME ON SITE
We do have about four limited hookups on a first come first serve basis or we can reserve a full hookup sight five miles away in Hersey.

TO BRING: A dish to pass, your preferred beverage, and your own lawn chairs
PROVIDED: Sloppy Joes and Tableware. The committee will collect to cover food
and postage costs on sight

GOLF: SPRING HILL COUNTRY CLUB BOCCI: 2:30 PM
$28.00 for 18 holes with a cart if your not napping
Tee off: 8:00AM, Thursday the 19th
$2.00 to play for cash prizes

Motels: Make your own reservation
Super 8 Motel 231-796-1588
Country Inn & Suites 231-527-9000
Holiday Inn 231-706-4400
Best Western 231-592-5150
They are $79.95/

Directions to Gregorich's: US131 AT EXIT #142 (19 MILE RD), GO EAST ON 19 MILE ROAD, TURN LEFT (NORTH) ON NORTHLAND DRIVE AT THE BLINKER LIGHT. GO 4 MILES TO 23 MILE ROAD AND TURN RIGHT. PROCEED APPROX. 3 MILES TO 180TH AVENUE AND TURN RIGHT. STAY ON THE BLACKTOP UNTIL IT ENDS. IT BEARS LEFT ONTO OLD LOGGING RD. WE ARE A BIT OVER ONE MILE BEYOND THE BLACKTOP.

PS: EVERYONE IS INVITED TO STAY FOR THE PIG ROAST, CANOEING, KAYAKING "SUMMER FUNFEST" ON SATURDAY THE 21ST AT PETE AND JANET JORDAN'S (OUR NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORS). SEE THE ABOVE ATTACHMENT FOR ITINERARY AND INSTRUCTIONS. YOU MAY ATTEND EITHER PARTY OR BOTH OF THEM.

JOR-KEN Summer Funfest 2007

JOR-KEN
ANNUAL SUMMER FUNFEST 2007
CANOE PARTY/PIG ROAST
SATURDAY JULY 21st


¨ CANOEING/KAYAKING: 1 PM (IF BEING TRANSPORTED, BE AT THE HOUSE AT 12:30, OR GO DIRECTLY TO BLODGETT LANDINGS TO PICK UP YOUR WATERCRAFT)
¨ SOCIALIZING 4 PM
¨ DINNER: 5 PM
¨ JAM SESSION: 7 PM to ????
¨ AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 50/50 DRAWING: 8 PM
¨
BYO: BEVERAGE - BUG SPRAY – SUN SCREEN – LAWN CHAIRS – COOLER & ICE – CANOE/KAYAK (IF YOU HAVE ONE) – LIFE JACKET – MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

CANOES/KAYAKS MUST BE RESERVED IN ADVANCE WITH A $10.00 DEPOSIT AND ARE ON A FIRST COME/FIRST SERVE BASIS. ONLY CANOES/KAYAKS WITH DEPOSIT WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE (DEPOSIT PUTS TWO NAMES IN THE 50/50 DRAWING)

RSVP BY JULY 10TH
PHONE 231-832-5647
FAX 231-832-3437
E-MAIL paj_jtk@juno.com (paj_jtk)
ADDRESS 17225 OLD LOGGING RD. – HERSEY, MI 49639

WE WILL PROVIDE MEAT, SIDES, DESSERT, SUN TEA, COFFEE & LEMONADE.

DIRECTIONS: 131 NORTH/SOUTH TO EXIT 142 (19 MILE ROAD); GO EAST ON 19 MILE RD TO BLINKER. TURN LEFT ON OLD 131/NORTHLAND DRIVE TO 23 MILE ROAD (4 MILES). GO EAST TO 180TH AVENUE (ROAD T’S); TURN RIGHT. STAY ON BLACK TOP (NAME CHANGES TO OLD LOGGING ROAD WHERE THE BLACK TOP ENDS). GO TO 17225 OLD LOGGING ROAD (3/4 MILE PROX. ON THE RIGHT).

FOR OUT-OF-TOWNERS:

CAMPING: PARIS PARK 231-796-3420
BLODGETT LANDING 231-832-4410

HOTELS: COUNTRY INN & SUITES 231-527-9000
HOLIDAY INN 231-796-4400
SUPER 8 231-796-1588
BEST WESTERN 231-592-5150



PETE & JANET (KENNEDY) JORDAN

Sunday Social

Sunday, June 3, 2007

17 in attendance sponsored by Betty Wood and Ann Iverson

Sunday, June 10, 2007

18 in attendance sponsored by Jules Croft (84 on June 14) Happy Birthday Jules!!!!

Florence Strosahl is ill and has been in and out of the hospital.
Tom Leitelt - joined us after serving a 12 hour shift at a local hospital. He expects to be with us for 6 months.

Monday, June 11, 2007 - it will only by 85 degrees today. It looks like rain, we hope, we hope, we hope!

"Saundra" is doing a very good job of painting the AB, C and TV rooms.

Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there, have a really great day!!


JoAnn and George are off in North Carolina vacationing. Hopefully they are having "fun in the sun" and getting some much needed rest.

I'm still in sunny California and loving every minute of it. We had some of our Tucson guests here in the park last week as they made their way home for the summer. They are new annuals to Tucson, Buck and Karen Christopher site #348. They should be back in Tucson about the same time I get back the middle of September. Remember that you do get a great mid-week discount here, if you are a Tucson annual. The weather has been perfect warm days and cool nights. You couldn't ask for better.

bj

Sure is quite around here!! Except for the new pad construction on Entrada/Aztec!! We are still waiting for them to finish the cleanup of the wash behind Uno. A real fire hazard now! After all these years, there are not enough people to continue the Wednesday Night Potlucks!!! Can you believe it? I am already working on the "Evening in Paris Dinner " (with music to dance by ) that we are planning for February 29, 2008. It is going to be a "real winner". You plan on coming!!! Y'all hear !!!
Make your reservations early!! Marian Shepard

Dick Easterday's surgery went well and he was moved out of Intensive Care Unit today and they had him sitting up most of the day and he sleeps as well sitting as lying! He'll be there six or seven days then lots of rehab! He got abovine valve rather than a pig valve--because of his size I guess. Ardell

Phyllis Randall sent me the above e-mail about Dick on 6/7/07.

Well that's all the news that I have for now. Y'all take care and have a safe fun summer.

bj

Cool in California

It's been a while since I have been out on the blog and I see lots of new pictures of the park and lots of good changes going on. But, I must admit that I don't envy those of you who have to put up with our "Arizona" heat. The days here in California are averaging the mid to high 80s and the nights are wonderfully cool in the mid to upper 50s. I know that will be ending soon as we get into June and July but for now it is cooool!

We have had several comments from some of you regarding the blog and I've attached same.

Michael and I are really enjoying the FHTV Summer Blog!
We’re doing fine. Michael just had another MRI and round of Dr. appointments and everything is still just about the same, and, with this illness, that’s good news! Of course we know that the cancer is still there, and his chemotherapy is continuing every 28 days. For now, we’re enjoying our time together.

We’re traveling more this summer, too! In mid-June, we’re planning to head out to New England to visit my aunt and some friends. Then we’re going to the Michigan party in July, the Minnesota party in August, and then we’re heading back toward Tucson via Vancouver at the end of August!

We hope that all of our Tucson friends are enjoying your spring!
Always me, Janee Arnoff

We left Tucson at midnight Tuesday, flew, rented a car, bought a car and arrived at the cottage at noon on Wednesday!!!!!!!! Not bad for a couple of ole geezers. Temperature was 35 this morning but sun is shining and a good day to get settled in. Now to watch the Uof A softball team get to Oklahoma City. Mary Jane Van Arsdale

Last week I sent an email stating that we had arrived to chilly New York, 35 deg. in the morn. Everything is green, green and beautiful. Jim and Pat Fuller are also back in New York and getting ready for holiday visitors. Mary Jane and Clyde

Marion Eby was a long time winter resident at FHTV. Many will remember her, fondly. Dolores Dewey Sorry to be the bearer of sad news but Marion passed away at l0.30 am today, May 24th.

She had been in the hospital for the past 2 weeks but the Doctor sent her back to Gateway Haven yesterday and she just slipped away peacefully this morning.

Would you kindly pass the sad news on to others in the Park.


What a neat idea to set up a blog for all of us! Thank you so much!

We're back in Chattanooga and all is well. As I write this, we're just getting ready to raise our mint juleps and sing "My Old Kentucky Home" to begin the Kentucky Derby (old habits die hard!)

We send love and greetings to all our FHTV friends
Ken and Katy Conklin





Well guys that's all I have for now. I will be sending copies of this to our friends and neighbors who do not have access to computers.

See y'all when I get back in September or you get back, in the meantime have a fun, safe summer.

bj

WASN'T THERE AN RV PARK HERE SOMEWHERE??

Picture one you are standing on Cuatro looking West toward the Sawmill with Entrada on your right. Picture two is a pile of concrete slabs. You are looking Southwest at Aztec and Seis. (site 309 behind the tree and the trailer on 310)








They started construction on the second block of Patio Sites on Saturday. (We thought they were starting Monday.) They are moving right along. They will take the dirt down to grade, about 4 inches, relocate the water, sewer, and cable and stake out 2 or 3 sites by Tuesday morning when Chuck flies in from CA to give the OK on the angle of the sites. There are patio tables and benches on 260, red rock on site 252, and dirt on another lot and truck loads over in storage at FHE. It will be on to concrete, trees, and patio walls. I will keep you up to date as progress is made.


PS Denise & Lew: This is a visual of what Betty was trying to explain to you.

Sunday May 27th

Esther Constatine sponsored coffee and donuts for her birthday Saturday, 94 years young. Should we all be so lucky to be in as good health as Esther. (17 in attendance)

Arnie Hovind is in therapy for infection in his hip they are in Menomonie, WI.

A passed resident of the Village Jeanne Rhodes passed away in Newton IA, she was the wife of Luther Rhodes. 110 N 5th Avenue E #103 Newton, IA 50208

Saturday and Monday they tore up all the cement on the South side of Entrada and the North side of Aztec.

Liz Sikorsky just returned from visiting her folks June & John Miller. They talked alot about their years at the Village and all their good friends. They just moved to a house that their son Daniel had made handicapped accessible. Liz golfed one day with June. I'm sure they'd love to hear from anyone. Thanks for your friendships toward them. Liz Sikorsky

HOT! HOT! JOB

Repairs are also going on on the roof. Just imagine the Arizona heat and then the "WHITE" roof. Tom Brown a temp worker was on the roof everyday last week. The whole West side of the roof has been patched and Elastic coated. Next week or the next we will start on the East side of the roof.

SAUNDRA ADDING MORE ARIZONA COLOR

Things are changing all over the Village. The clearing work is wrapped up in the Uno Wash. The paint is going up in rooms AB & C. Tile was added to the back splash of the sink in room C, Cactus Room. Irma & Jesus took the wall paper off the wall behind the bullentin boards so that it could be painted also. So far the vote is still not in on if it is liked or not. The color behind the easels is Celery Ice.

WASH CLEANING BEHIND UNO

Two temp workers, have been working for over 2 weeks to clean the wash between Uno and Sunquist Apartments. The wash has been building up over the last couple of years and with the construction of the wall last year debris has been left in the wash that had the potential of impeding the flow of rain water and creating a fire hazard. The green trees look nice and cool and relaxing but remember this is AZ and the temperatures have been a 100 or close to, so it's like a sauna.

MAY 20th Coffee & Donuts

Sponsors George & JoAnn Sanford, 36th wedding ann. and George's 1st ann. of his kidney transplant. 18 in attendance. Jim & Diane will leave the 26th for Denver and then on to Il until August. The Red Hatters,14, enjoyed a picnic at Aqua Caliente Park Tuesday. Queen Bee Betty Wood brought all the food. So beautiful there-why not try it, it's fun. Esther Constantine Dick Easterday's surgery was postponed until June 6th.

More news next week.

Smith's-Karen & Fred

E-mailing our address so I can learn to read the blog and FHTV family will write. Spring has sprung in IL at last it's so green and beautiful, does mean outdoor work though. Address: Alfie6966@wmconnect.com

Sommerfeld's

"Note in mail" Wish we had a little of your hot weather up here. It is 39 degrees in the morning and will only get to 60+. They are promising us warmer weatherlater in the wk. Miss everyone but keep busy with eye & dental doctor appointments. Take care Carolyn & Keith

COFFEE & DONUTS May 13th

Bea Hazel and Chuck Heath sponsored this week for 20 attendees. Joe Schroeder on 559 is leaving today and Norma Palm is flying out Tuesday, Duane has already left with her car. Gabrielle Tague is home after back surgery and doing well. (site #455) Dick Easterday, # 246 is having a stint & a valve repair 5/17. Doris Sanning is doing well after her emergency trip home. One of the problems was her electrolites and they are watching them. Carol Latham was here for coffee and donuts and is doing well and is happy.

HAPPY 40th ANNIVERSARY Gene & Marcene

Attention all FHTV. Gene and Marcene Smith will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on June 18th. Michelle Keller, daughter, is inviting all to a card shower. Their address is 706 7th Avenue North, Humbolt IA 50548. Both of them have given so much of themselves to the Village lets send cards and e-mails by the dozens. Congrats Gene & Marcene.

"SUMMERTIME IN PARIS-SENIOR PROM"

The second annual country night at FHTV this next season will be France! The chairperson Marian Shepard, husband, co-chairperson Gloria Black, husband, JoAnn, George and BJ attended this function at the Irvington Park and Recreation Bldg. We enjoyed dinner, dancing, listening, group prom pictures and came home with wonderful ideas for food and decorations for our gala event. So all of you need to get excited about this upcoming event next season. By the way it was semi-formal. See event pictures at www.azstarnet.com/slideshows look for a 75 yr. old lady in pink and her new husband, 87 in a suit.

5/6/07 Sunday Social

Doris Holtzmann was here as our guest from New Mexico. She misses us all but likes her casita like home. Bea played the organ. Dale & Phyllis Randall furnished the donuts. 18 people attended. FHTV would like to thank Jules Croft for chairing Summer Coffee & Donuts.

Notes: Miriam Luoma is at Manor Care at Swan & River Rm 1018 Tel# 299-7088
Cliff home from UMC. His retina was detached again. This time he needs to help the healing process by lying on his stomach as much as possible.
Saturday nights bar-b-q potlucks are at Pioneed Park, behind Seis. Alleen & Lloyd are the host and hostess.

More Info On Phone Numbers/Gas Boycott

Re: Google Search with phone numbers.

Windows Live Search will also give the name and address of a phone number typed into the Search window. I did not see any link to opt out. They also said the number was associated with Ashburn, VA, Puerto Rico and that 520 was the Postal Code for the State of Iowa. Information flows like water.

Dolores Dewey


Passing it on, tell your friends.

NO GAS...On May 15th 2007Don't pump gas on MAY 15thIn April 1997, there was a "gas out" conducted nationwide in protest of gasprices. Gasoline prices dropped 30 cents a gallon overnight.On May 15th 2007, all internet users are to not go to a gas station inprotest of high gas prices. Gas is now over $3.00 a gallon in most places.There are 73,000,000+ American members currently on the internet network,and the average car takes about 30 to 50 dollars to fill up.If all users did not go to the pump on the 15th, it would take$2,292,000,000.00 (that's almost 3 BILLION) out of the oil companiespockets for just one day, so please do not go to the gas station on May15th and lets try to put a dent in the Middle Eastern oil industry for atleast one day.If you agree (which I cant see why you wouldn't) resend this to all yourcontact list. With it saying, ''Don't pump gas on May 15th"

New Google Features

If you are gone from your home a lot either working or traveling, it is probably a good idea to take your phone off too.

Google had implemented a new feature which enables you to type a telephone number into the search bar and hit enter and you will be given the person's name and address. If you then hit MapQuest you will get a map to the person's house. Everyone should be aware of this! It's a nationwide reverse telephone book.

If a child gives out his/her phone number, someone can now look it up to find out where he/she lives. The safety issues are obvious, and alarming.

Note that you can have your phone number removed or blocked.

Please look up your own number.

In order to test whether your phone number is mapped, go to: google (www.google.com) type your phone number in the search bar (i.e. 555-555-1234) and hit enter. If you want to BLOCK Google from divulging your private information, simply click on your telephone number and then click on the Removal Form. Removal takes 48-hours.

Check your own number this may not apply to you if you have an unlisted number or cell phone as primary contact.

Please share this information with friends and family.

MIKE & VICKI IN WASHINGTON STATE
We had a nice stay at Blue Lake RV & Campgound in eastern Washington, visiting with the friends who own it and others. Lots of great changes to the park, it's exciting. We left there and drove to Lacey, WA, and backed the rig into friend's driveway (that always excites the neighbors!) Had a nice visit there then drove in the rain all day last Wednesday up the coast of Washington into Olympic National Park where Mike will Camp Host/Asst. Ranger all summer. They had our site blocked with piles of blowdown, one BIG tree. After cutting it up a bit and rolling it to another site, it took Mike and I over 1/2 hour to back the rig in - reeeaalll tight! And raining the whole time - in fact it rained until today! But he is excited about it and went right to work. We drove into Port Angeles Thursday afternoon and had a message here from Marv and Dorothy Gragert, so we met them for breakfast Friday morning. They will leave here for Minn Sunday morning, visiting Dilleys and others on the way. I am in Port Angeles now where I will stay with my Mama and give my little sis a break. Mama has to have double hernia operation May 10, and at 89 that is a little scary.
It's really great to read all the news from others.
Hugs to Everyone, Mike & Vicki

Words From Back Home

Hi to everyone I finally got a new ISP and up and running now. We got home the 10th of April and the morning of the 11th we woke up to 4 inches of snow and it was still snowing, but we weathered the storm and little by little we are getting things back in place. I Mowed grass the first time today so the summer work is beginning. Hope this finds everyone ok and the goodLord willing we'll be seing you in the fall.

Gene and Mae Rappold


Hi BJ:

We arrived home safe and sound, this time we took 3 days instead of 2. Still have back problems from falling off the bike while in Tucson, the Dr. said it would take 4- 6 weeks before it gets better. Was really amazed at the damage the ice storm in January caused to Springfield, Mo.

Jean La Voie


Hi,
We are doing great! We left FHTV on 3 April and today, 21 April, we’re at Arlingon, TX, just south of Dallas. We are staying happy and healthy and doing fun things. We saw friends in Mesa, AZ. We made a Camping World stop at Albuquerque. We stayed at an SKP park in Artesia, NM, after having our coach batteries replaced (on warranty) at Roswell. We toured Carlsbad Caverns and had lunch down in the cave. We hiked together and I did a longer hike myself at Big Bend National Park, in TX. And yes, we went and had blood work done in San Angelo, just yesterday. (It is ok and he’s set to start chemo again on Tuesday.)

I have lots of photos posted on my blog at http://myjanee.blogspot.com/. I’ve also posted the FHTV Summer Blog link in my Friends Blogs listing. J