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Volume 11, No. 7: March 2007
A Vision for Sunscape The draft of a vision statement for Sunscape RV Park came out of the Planning Committee meeting on March 1, with some 40 residents attending.
“We view Sunscape as a caring close community of adults sharing an RV lifestyle based on respect for others and a shared business ownership, enjoying our rural setting and prideful of our cooperative assets.”
Also drafted was:
“Attributes of a Sunscape Owner/Resident” Warm, friendly and courteous Shows respect and tolerance for others Welcomes new and different ideas and programs Informed and involved regarding park issues Supportive of fiscal needs of the cooperative Follows the rules and by-laws Willing to allow others latitude to achieve result their own way Supports Sunscape by volunteering Participates in park events and activities
The plan is to post both the vision and the attributes around the park so all members will have an opportunity to review and adopt them. And remember, meetings are always open to all park members. Attendance and participation is encouraged. The next meeting is Wednesday, March 14 at 1 p.m. in the Community Center.
From the Desk of the President The sewer issue is settled. Our price will be $25 per lot for the foreseeable future. The owner agreed to keep our rates at that level for the next couple of years. We are in the process of paying him up to date with the money we have held back. The Maintenance Shop is completed. All that remains are the inspections. A job well done, boys!! The gate will be fixed and working by the time you read this. Caroline Melton’s three wheeled bike is missing. If anyone has any information, might have witnessed some strange behavior, or know of circumstances that might have led to its disappearance, please notify the office. - Gene Curry
(The day after the electrical problem occurred in the Welcome Center, Gene sat in the smoky building until the last “Sunscaper” was printed. Thanks, Gene, for “going the extra mile.” I appreciated it. Millie)
PING PONG Is anyone up for a game of ping pong? I hear there is a growing interest. on Thursday mornings at 9:00 in the Activity Center. If you’ve ever enjoyed playing ping pong, come on over and join the fun.
And there I was … riding my dusty cattle pony into the parking lot in the border town of Mesa. I was riding with other trail drovers and our trail boss, Nebraska Red, to get a quick meal at the Organ Stop Pizza Parlor. We had started on the trail about three months before in Hermisillo, Old Mexico and drove our herd of some 2000 head of steers to the railroad head in Chandler where we sold them. We were now hungry for some grits, most anything that didn’t resemble the trail beans our cooky generally served up. “What the *&#@% is goin’ on!!” yelled Nebraska. “Why, there must be as many people standin’ around as we had cattle!” There before us was a line of people just waiting for the door to open. That line was four people wide and stretched clear across the parking lot. “Why, there’s 338 folks in that line!” exclaimed Kid Dakota, who is our scout and does our cattle count on a daily basis. “And they are all white headed and old,” exclaimed Scrub. “What are you folks doin?” yelled Rowdy at the crowd. Rowdy is like that; he’s always challenging someone with a question. “We’re a group from Sunscape RV Park and we are here for a lunch and a show,” came the reply from the crowd. “We have already paid and have reserved the parlor for a show, so you boys can just move on.” Rowdy’s hand moved toward the big .45-Colt in the worn holster on his hip. “Now Rowdy,” came the soft, stern voice of Catfish, our trail peacekeeper. “let’s just leave these people to their show.” “How could an RV Park come up with 338 people to come to a lunchtime pizza feed and a show?” asked Dandy. “Somethin’ sure is wrong here.” “They probably have good food, lots of it, it’s cheap, and they throw in a good show free,” said Hoot. “But, hey, I saw a McDonald’s right up the street,” and he spurred his pony into a swift gallop. “And I heard they have a great apple pie,” yelled Amigo as he urged his pony into a charge. “That’s OK, boys,” came the calm voice of the trail boss. “We’ll catch the pizza show the next trip.” And the trail hands were gone, all of us, in a cloud of dust and a few yells, leaving the 338 Sunscape folks to great pizza … lots of it … a great show … and lots of friendship.
Ray and Nancy would like to thank: the Organ Stop for 143 large pizzas provided for our group; all the drivers who volunteered to drive; Millie Boone, Dick & Lois Emmel, and Arlene & Mike Evett for advertising; and all those who attended. Those who received a refund of $7 were: Mareshes; Eignoires; Mitchells; Hankes; Tuckers; Kratzes; Youmans; Stonerocks; Averys; and Lorentzes. Wallers received a free pizza. If you would like to go again next year or have any ideas for a group function, please tell us or Arlene, the Activity Director.
A person who says it can't be done is likely to be interrupted by someone doing it.
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