Monthly Archives: March 2019

Scammers, Spammers, and Fishing Cons

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Helaine Hepworth

from the writing desk of Helaine… I answered the phone and the lady started speaking. Nice voice, no accent. And she said….. “We are calling from Microsoft security team. We have noticed suspicious activities from your network. It seems like … Continue reading →

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As a senior I often feel like a carnival doll, sitting on a shelf…

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Helaine Hepworth

from Helaine’s writing desk… As a senior I often feel like a carnival doll, sitting on a shelf as the Scammers and Con Artists toss their pitches at me hoping to knock me down. Today when I opened the computer … Continue reading →

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Photos from the Big Snowfall and Power Outage

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Thom Hoch

I’ve started an online album to help preserve our photos (and memories) from the big snowfall and power outage.  It’s here…  <click> Any photos that you have and would like to share with our community are welcome. You can send … Continue reading →

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Communication within Timber Valley during Emergencies

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Rick De Young

On March 7, Timber Valley’s Emergency Preparedness Committee asked the Communications Committee to come up with a plan for handling emergency communications in the future. Marc Stalnaker agreed to chair an emergency communications sub-committee and called for a meeting of … Continue reading →

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Water System Update March 10

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Thom Hoch

Work Continues on our water system as we near the half-way point. The contractor will complete work on Madrone early next week then start on the south end of Spruce. Hilltop will become the center of activities on or about … Continue reading →

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How Prepared were You?

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Helaine Hepworth

How prepared were you for the Snowmagedden that hit Timber Valley last week? I thought I was prepared. I had a Go Bag packed in the car. I made a trek out to the car to retrieve it. First thing … Continue reading →

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Les Lyons, Lot 4

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Helaine Hepworth

The flags were flown at half staff on March 4 to mark the passing of Les Lyons, lot 4, Timber Valley sends it deepest sympathies to his wife Jean, their family and friends.

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A Recap for the Record… and for Those Not in the Park

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Dar Hoch

Heavy wet snow storms dumped on the Umpqua Valley this past week, not only making travel extremely difficult, but taking down power lines by fallen trees, limbs and breaking power poles throughout the Umpqua Valley and other parts of Oregon. … Continue reading →

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Are the Lights Still On?

Posted on March 3, 2019 by Thom Hoch

Can’t take credit for this… found it floating around my email.  Think Carol Harding had something to do with it…. Thanks for the “light” moment and for recognizing those who worked so hard to get us somewhat back to normal.

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Jacks and Jills Meeting Re-Scheduled

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Thom Hoch

For reasons that are obvious to most of us, the February Jacks and Jills Meeting was cancelled due to lack of power and heat and crashing trees and piles of wet snow. But, now that we’re all warm and full … Continue reading →

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