Everyone knows someone who has survived cancer. But no one knows anyone who’s survived Alzheimer’s – until now.

Cognitive decline is a serious concern as we age. A physician friend recommended a book titled The End of Alzheimer’s , “Dr.

Bredesen has provided enormous hope for the before now difficult clinical problem of Alzheimer’s. Bredesen’s early studies suggest

that this approach can halt and in many cases reverse early Alzheimer’s” Leroy Hood, MD, PhD.

I’m so impressed with the book and the hope Dr. Bredesen offers that we purchased several copies. They will be placed in the

library for your reading.

-Jon Gibson for the Gibson Family.

Parkwood Water Meeting

Thank you all who attended! If you missed last months meeting or attended but

are looking for more information we will be sending out information the first week

of October to all residents. The packet will include Parkwood’s water tiers, billing

company information and questions/answers from the meeting.

So check your mailbox later this week!

2017 2018 2016

January 1,649,700 1,451,000 1,404,600

February 1,606,700 1,562,000 1,594,100

March 1,835,200 1,765,200 1,839,900

April 1,740,200 1,538,400 1,637,200

May 2,356,500 2,241,100 2,323,800

June 2,920,200 2,287,200 2,739,900

July 3,320,600 2,417,000 2,174,400

August 3,408,500 2,635,800 2,794,800

Parkwood water usage in gallons

COMMUNITY NEWS

WINTER IS ON ITS WAY Don't be caught unprepared!

TIPS ON PREPARING FOR WINTER IN YOUR MANUFACTURED HOME

All these things are important reminders for you to immediately check on, since the

cold weather is on its way. To call a service man after you have frozen pipes is

ridiculously expensive and completely unnecessary if you do the following;

I . Water lines should be protected by wrapping them first with an approved heat cable. Install the

heat cable per the manufacturer's instructions. At the beginning of cold weather, check to be sure

heat tapes are electrified and in good working condition. lf you are going away for an extended

period of time, it is wise to shut off the home's water supply and electricity to the hot water tank.

2. Skirting should be installed per the manufacturer's instructions, keeping in mind to provide

for adequate ventilation so that odor or condensation problems do not occur. Make sure all drain

lines from air conditioner, heat pump. etc. drain to the outside of skirting.

3. Close all access points to skirting to keep mice from living under your home. Adjust storm

door closures for proper closing action and latch function to allow for a minimum of air

infiltration. Install weather stripping on doors if gaps occur between doors and framing.

4. Vent the clothes dryer directly outside your home. Improper venting will contribute to

major condensation problems in the house.

5. Do not leave a stream of water running from your faucet as this will contribute to our septic

system failure and is a waste of water. Avoid pouring small amounts of liquid in sinks and toilets

as a small amount of liquid by itself may freeze in your drain in the severe cold.

6. Furnace filters should be cleaned regularly since air can't pass freely through a dirty filter

thereby increasing your heating costs. An efficient furnace = lower heating bills!!!

7. During periods of severe cold, leave cupboard and closet doors open at night or when you

are away, so that heat may passively circulate in these otherwise cold areas.

Updated resident phone list and park maps are available in the Parkwood

Office. Stop by Monday—Friday to grab one!

PERT is hosting a free Lunch for all residents following the regular PERT meeting in October. The menu, prepared by Sandi McGriff, will be sandwiches and salads followed by a tasty variety of freeze dried

emergency rations. Our experience with the disaster food at a similar luncheon last Spring showed us we have nothing to fear about these types of food. Come an see for yourself. You will be

pleasantly surprised.

Friday October 12, 11:30 am at the Club House

Eleven Parkwood residents set aside three Saturdays in September to attend the basic 24 hour academy

for CERT training. The academy is designed to turn ordinary citizens into certified CERT team members

assigned to Clallam County Fire District 3. These eleven team members are headed by Commander Mike

Hansen who organized the original CERT program in Parkwood fifteen years ago. With this new updated

training the Parkwood team will be better prepared to help their Parkwood neighbors in the event of a

major disaster affecting the Olympic Peninsula. Classes on the first two Saturdays included sessions on

Risk and Preparation, Terrorism, Radio Communications, Disaster Psychology, Light Search and Rescue

and Triage. The third Saturday was a Field Day held at the Fire Department’s Maintenance, Operations

and Training Facility on Carlsborg Road. During that day the team members spent eight hours

participating in exercises designed to teach such techniques as Cribbing, Rescue, Carry, Forced Entry,

Treatment and Assessment and Fire Suppression.

The Parkwood team members each received a certificate of completion, their personal protective

equipment. and an assignment to be an official Tier 2 CERT team working under the authority and

supervision of the command of Clallam County Fire District 3. Each member is registered as an

Emergency Service Worker with Washington State. In addition each team member must commit to

participate in at least one or two-hours a

month of on going training.

Pictured standing left to right: Betty Marshall,

Pat Shook, Mike Hansen, David Goose,

Barbara Foulks, Barbara Kent-Alford. Seated

left to right: Susan Stinard, Penny Brewer,

Andrea Fisher. Not pictured: Harry Alford and

Peggy Green.

If you see any of these folks, thank them for their service to Parkwood.

Parkwood Emergency Response Team

Dogs in Parkwood

Please remember when walking your dog in Parkwood to keep them on

leash at all times and that it is your responsibility to pick up after your

pet and dispose of the waste. Last month it was brought to my attention

several times that some residents are not picking up after their pets and

letting them run off leash. This creates a big issue for all pet owners and

non pet owners in the park. So please be a courteous neighbor and take

care of your pet. -Thanks, PW Management

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Canasta

11:30 AM

Poker

6pm

Canasta

11:30 AM

Poker

6pm

Canasta

11:30 AM

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6pm

Canasta

11:30 AM

Poker

6pm

Canasta

11:30 AM

Poker

6pm

Mahjong

1pm

Poker

12:30pm

Mahjong

1pm

Poker

12:30pm

Mahjong

1pm

Poker

12:30pm

Mahjong

1pm

Poker

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Mahjong

1pm

Poker

12:30pm

CANASTA

12:30 PM

CANASTA

12:30 PM

CANASTA

12:30 PM

CANASTA

12:30 PM

All Faith

Prayer

Gathering

11 am

RESERVED

12pm

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12pm

RESERVED

12pm

12:30-4pm

Book Club 10am

Seq4uim

Singles

11-4pm

House and car keys found on Marjory Lane. Call

the office if you're missing a set at 360-683-8765

Stop by the Clubhouse for rent day

snacks!

ERT 10am