Born on Oct. 12, 1961, Lorre Nickelson passed away on April 6, 2017. Lorre was born in Truckee, California. She graduated from Klamath Union High School, She was in the Army Reserve from 1980 to 1989 and became a dental hygienist. She moved away from Klamath Falls for 30 years and returned in 2012. Lorre enjoyed reading, cooking, gardening and …
Silent Campers–Jesse Torres—RV Hobo–Sue (Schoolteacher)
A couple of years ago a couple arrived on the desert named Jesse and Jenny. Turns out they were computer whizzes. Jesse had a website he called RV Hobo. It was all about their journeys in their rv. He was really taken by Imperial Dam LTVA and even though he hadn’t been here long, he wanted to give something back …
Silent Campers–Bob (Redneck) Casey–Joyce (Angel)
William Robert “Bob (Redneck)” Casey, age 72, passed away at his home in the arms of his loving wife of 52 years, Joyce Long (Angel) Casey, on the morning of Sunday, October 22nd. Born in Alabama, Bob was true to the south in many ways. He was a proud Veteran. He was a man who loved fast cars and was …
Silent Campers Carl J. Turner (Slim) (1925-2017)–Roland (Landsailor)
Background notes Carl J. Turner (Slim) died Monday July 31st, 2017, in his home in Camp Verde, Arizona. He was 92 years old. He is survived by his wife, Angie, his only son, Carl Turner Jr as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren (and one great-great grandson). Slim grew up in Fork Mountain, Tennessee. A veteran of World War II, …
Arts and Craft Fair—Bill Johnson
The first annual Arts and Crafts show is going to be held at the Christian Service Center Fellowship Hall on Sat. Dec. 2nd from 10-2. We know we have talented people here, so come on down and see what they have created. A great place to buy Christmas gifts or just something fun.
Christmas Program @ Christian Service Center—Gordon (Desert Boater)
Christmas is comin’ … let the church bells ring ! That’s not just a line from one of our songs at the Christian Service Center, that’s a welcome to our annual Christmas concert. It’s one of our traditions here on the desert and this year is no different. The dates for our annual Christmas cantata and singalong are Friday, Dec. …
RECALL NOTICE ALERT—Judy Pennett (CB handle “Hey Jude”)
Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles Due to Failure to Discharge and Nozzle Detachment: One Death Reported. The fire extinguishers can become clogged or require excessive force to discharge and can fail to activate during a fire emergency. In addition, the nozzle can detach with enough force to pose an impact hazard. Remedy: Replace Recall date: November 2, 2017 …
ERT–WHO ARE THEY? —Judy Pennett (CB handle “Hey Jude”)
For those that are new to the desert, and even for those folks who have been coming for many years, I thought that this article would inform and/or remind everyone what this group is all about The Emergency Response Team is back for the 2017/2018 season and has swung into action already, with their first meeting held on November 14th. …
Liberry News—Committee
The Nyla Dossett Memorial Liberry is up and running. We have some great Liberry Sweethearts who are busy shelving and sorting and trying to make sure that the Liberry is user friendly. The Liberry sponsored the annual Thanksgiving potluck at the Ramada in the Gravel Pit. There were approximately 107 people there and lots of food. It also sponsored the …
Health Tip—Courtesy of Crooked River Ranch Telegraph by Robin Gaudette
Last spring I impulse purchased a bottle of Braggs Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with Honey. No idea why, it was a good price and I remembered it may be good for you. Never left the shelf. A physician and wellness friend drinks ginger tea with apple cider vinegar every morning for skin and digestion. I figured if it works for …