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 …
Thank you—Sue (Schoolteacher)
A hearty thank you to all who helped with the Thanksgiving Potluck. To all those who cooked the turkeys, made dressing and mashed potatoes…Thanks for cooking. To those who helped set up and tear down, thanks for your muscles. To all those who made side dishes and came to eat…Thanks, because we couldn’t eat all that turkey ourselves. And it …
Peanuts and Nutcracker Light Parade Peter (Pistol Pete) & Linda (Kookie Uke)
the desert enjoy a light parade. People decorate their cars with lights and drive around the LTVA. The first time we saw the parade of lights was in December of 1997. We were impressed that out here in the desert something so beautiful could make it feel more like Christmas and we owe it all to one man: Peanuts (Mortimer …
Ketchup–Bob (Slobberjaws) Dossett
Hollo ow tare Setting here in my chair I ponder how to start this letter. No easy way I guess. So much water has passed under the bridge no matter how hard I try I can’t find a way to say goodby. So I guess it must be, “continued in the next chapter”. What a wonderful 22 years I’ve had …