THE SCOOP is also available online at: December, 2014 www.AARVParks.com Volume XII, Issue 12

Cathedral Palms, CA Hidden Springs, MS Tomorrow’s Stars, OH 35-901 Cathedral Canyon Drive 16 Clyde Rhodus Road 6716 E. National Road Cathedral City, CA 92234 Tylertown, MS 39667 South Charleston, OH 45368 760-324-8244 601-876-4151 937-324-2267

The Holidays are upon us and the Merry Christmas and Happy Well, here we are at the end of park is not only looking good but Holidays From Hidden Springs another great season. usage is up about 20 percent! Resort! We’ve been kept busy getting the Word-of-mouth is certainly working November started out with the park ready for Winter. We don’t really well for Cathedral Palms. annual Saw Dust and Splinters want to talk about Winter but it’s that competition here in our area. We had time again. Frank and Jerry Clark We are enjoying the arrival of our have been mulching the leaves here regular visitors while at the same time welcoming and getting to know the folks who are here for the first time. This season, as in the past, many, many new friendships will be created here. RVing is such a wonderful lifestyle and with the

Tylertown Christmas lights entertainers Runaway Train and vendors BBQ World staying with us, along with spectators from the Bossier, Rayborn and Bourg crews. Leaves, leaves, everywhere! for three weeks. It seems to be a Some people come camping to enjoy never-ending job. The work on the nature, spend time to reflect, rest, eat sewer line has been finished and we hot dogs and sandwiches. Oh no not are also getting ready to have some Albert and Norm working on picnic tables the Bossier, Rayborn and Bourg electric work done. crews! These three crews brought many social activities we host, out the disco ball, hooked it to an We hope all of you had a safe trip to people from all over discover others iPod an enjoyed dancing to "Ice wherever you travel. Also, we want to who live close to them, or share the Cream and Cake" while the adults wish all of you Happy Thanksgiving. same interests and become lifelong relaxed around a warm campfire There will be about 12 of us here for friends. waiting for the ballgame to start. the Winter and we are all hoping it There was never a dull moment at goes by quickly. Ron and Shirley We’re also thankful for our Work their sites. Stafford and Frank and I went to visit Campers. Some have been here for Marvin for his birthday. We took him several seasons and others are Thanksgiving was an absolutely a cake and had a good visit with him; experiencing the program for the wonderful event. We had several he was doing well and we hope to

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December 2014 • Page 3 of 4 Tomorrow’s Stars, continued from page 1 Hidden Springs, continued from page 1 visit him again before Christmas. If anyone would like his families out here that consisted of many generations. address so you can send him cards just call me here. What a feast we all had! Baked turkey, fried turkey, smoked turkey, ham, chicken dressing, oyster dressing, yams, mustard greens, butter beans, potato salad, casseroles, corn bread, yeast rolls and too many deserts to name.

Everything seems so magical this time of year as we greet our snowbirds coming back to their Winter home-away- from-home. Christmas parades, Santa comes to town, and Tylertown Christmas Lights is open with millions of lights and displays.

Trenching for new sewer line The Bossiers, Rayborns and We look forward to Bourgs know how to have a you camping with us Think of us here this Winter while you are good time in our family and pet basking in the sun. I’m counting down the friendly park. Come days until next Spring. on out to Hidden Springs where a friendly and helpful staff awaits your arrival. Have a safe and Very Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Dorothy and Frank Downing, Managers Winston and Sheila McDaniel, Managers

Cathedral Palms, continued from page 1 first time. The restrooms, laundry, clubhouse and office have never looked better!

We’re also building new picnic tables and soon there will be more light shining from four new streetlights.

80 degree days, an 84 degree pool and gorgeous clear, sunny blue skies make for a perfect Winter

Blue skies, warm sunshine and hot games of table tennis are a great way to enjoy the outdoors When you’re ready to enjoy fun in the sun, come see us!

Thanksgiving Dinner was another success, with over 40 Bruce Howell campers joining together for turkey, ham and all the Manager trimmings. This year the dinner was served outside in the BBQ area under a gorgeous, warm sun and blue skies. December 2014 • Page 4 of 4