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A Scientific Quarantine Project

A SCIENTIFIC QUARANTINE PROJECT  By Jackie Deal Quarantining does strange things to the brain. Especially if you’re a well-organized, scientifically- oriented, analytical thinker.  (Not anybody I know!) My brain was turning to mush; I needed something “scientific” to occupy it.  … Continue reading

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Just Another Shot in the Arm

Whoopee! I got my corona virus vaccination! NO pain. NO bad symptoms: i.e. headache, nausea, weakness, lethargy. None of ‘em. I’m scheduled for my second shot in February. Now those of you who wish you could get the shot; let … Continue reading

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BARBARA’S LEAVING US

Who?  Where?  When?  How??  I dunno.  “Ask Barbara.” For 16 ½ years Barbara has been the go-to for all information, the glue that holds Timber Valley SKP Park together.  And now she’s leaving us! By the way, did you know … Continue reading

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Christmas Thoughts

by Jackie Deal While a few Christmas lights still twinkle and the Christmas dinner pounds abound, let’s think of Christmas Past. I remember three kinds of Christmases; perhaps you’ll remember them too.  There’s the Minnesota Christmas:  COLD,Cold cold.  The Oregon … Continue reading

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IN MEMORIUM, JAYNE HICKMAN

Jayne Hickman passed away Dec. 18, 2020 after a 17 month illness. Jayne and Les moved into the park in 2017 and Les says that he met “wonderful people” here in Timber Valley who helped him care for Jayne in … Continue reading

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TWO CHOICES?

Two Covid 19 vaccines?  You mean we get a choice?  Nope, not really. Yes, two vaccines have been approved but we better be happy to have one or the other and don’t get choosy. Let’s take a look at how … Continue reading

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The Cans and Bottles Recycle Bin at Timber Valley

The new bin was fashioned by Frank Egbert, a former Lion and owner of a local muffler shop. Lions requested Frank to build the bin to replace the old wooden one that had been damaged by use, the weather and … Continue reading

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Covid – Count the Days – 2; 5-6; 14

  With Covid-19, the key numbers are two days, five to six days, and 14 days. (The following information was taken from   “Healthcare” by Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor). Two Days, the Latent period: This is the period of time between … Continue reading

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Merry Covid Christmas at Timber Valley 2020.

Twas a bit before Christmas and all through the Park, SKPs were preparing goodies (at home) including chocolate bark. Covid could not dampen their spirit, SKPs would not bend They’d not consider abandoning others and especially a friend. Santa, being … Continue reading

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Pickles, Tea, and Confinement

By Jackie Deal I just ate 3 baby dill pickles.  I don’t like dill pickles. I especially didn’t like these 3 dill pickles. But they have zero calories and this is important. Important because I’m in self-quarantine and that means … Continue reading

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