Author Archives: webadmin

IN MEMORIAM: BOB DUMILIEU, Lot 146

Posted on January 23, 2025 by webadmin

Timber Valley lowered the Member Flag in honor of Bob DuMilieu, #146, who passed away on January 11, 2025. Bob and Merrie DuMilieu became members of Timber Valley on August 11, 2014. Bob had worked for financial institutions in Oregon … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to ALL who Contributed to Refresh and Refill

Posted on January 13, 2025 by webadmin

Together we did this!! Congratulations! On the outstanding success of the Refresh and Refill Fundraiser on January 1st. We raised $2,159.00 in cash and checks. We collected 890 pounds of food to give to the Sutherlin/Oakland Food Bank. This was … Continue reading →

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Under the Bridge

Posted on January 10, 2025 by webadmin

A Guest Post By Fred Prout I just got a series of emails from the CEO of a mid sized organization I belong to.He was, no better way to put it, begging for money. Seems like he thinks some of … Continue reading →

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Life with a Dog (or a Cat)

Posted on January 9, 2025 by webadmin

Dogs have owners, cats have staff.  Most people may think that is true but personally I think they both have staff.  Some of us humans have just taken longer to realize it.  Dogs may be a little more subtle, allowing … Continue reading →

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Math Is Not My Forte

Posted on January 3, 2025 by webadmin

By Jackie Deal Math is not my forte. It’s not my one-two-threete either. You can call it arithmetic like we did in grade school but it’s the same ole thing. Once upon a time I knew my multiplication tables; since … Continue reading →

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TV Dog Park

Posted on January 2, 2025 by webadmin

by Suzi Rupert I saw the sign at the park regarding someone not picking up after their pet. I too, have been noticing that someone with a large dog is the guilty party not following the posted rules. Until now … Continue reading →

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Holy Crepes, Suzette, It’s Next Year

Posted on January 1, 2025 by webadmin

by Fred Prout The big table. Ratcheds Senior Center. Lingering fragrance of pine and confetti. The mixed sounds of Christmas and New Year’s Eve just a diminishing echo. Barely heard but well remembered. The usual cast of characters plus a … Continue reading →

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Sutherlin Light Parade

Posted on December 25, 2024 by webadmin

by Jackie Deal “It’s a rat! A rat!” The kid’s voices shrieked shrilly as they chased the wretched little rodent. It was during the Christmas Light Parade on Central Avenue; a stretch of solid buildings: no alley, no crack, not … Continue reading →

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Water Use

Posted on December 24, 2024 by webadmin

Several have asked what happened to our very high water use. On Dec. 10 we saw a dramatic reduction in gallons used. On Dec. 11 our water use was back to normal. Thanks to everyone for your cooperation. Your Water … Continue reading →

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Points to Ponder

Posted on December 21, 2024 by webadmin

By Ruby Bonham Before we work on artificial intelligence why don’t we do something about natural stupidity. Remember when you could lay in one position for hours, now you have to rotate like a rotisserie chicken or a hip hurts. … Continue reading →

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