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The Three Rs by Jackie Deal

THE THREE Rs By Jackie Deal Readin’, Ritin’, and Rithmetic: that’s what the three Rs used to be. But now? How about Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle? Sure, and how do we apply that to the current toilet paper crises? By … Continue reading

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from the desk of Helaine…

Dear Timber Valley Member, What Now?? What else can possibly happen? Everyday brings news of more cases of Corona Virus, more deaths, more closings, more panic, more shortages. The Corona Virus is a serious disease, particularly for those of our … Continue reading

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A few simple steps (in pictures) to help keep you and our Timber Valley community safe from the spread of germs

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CORONA VIRUS PROTECTION

REAL handwashing is the best defense against Covid 19 but I’ll bet over half of you don’t wash properly. Do you turn off the faucets with your newly washed hands? You’ve recontaminated yourself! Might as well not have washed. So … Continue reading

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Mega Thanks to our Propane Crew

David Hall, Bob Johnson, Del Healy, and Don Warburton It was cold, threatening snow,but 40 propane tanks of all sizes were lined up to be filled. It was the day before Thanksgiving and members were wise to make sure their … Continue reading

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Fixing The Hill Above the Wall

By Jackie Deal Weird noises.  Car? Motorcycle? What time is it? 7a.m.!  Stagger to window.  Open shades. And there before me—two humongous, orange pieces of scooper/scraper machinery be-bopping around. Lunch time and an interview request with Randy Bice, Manager, and … Continue reading

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Chapter Nine Crab Rally

Chapter Nine’s Crab Rally (officially known as the Coast Rally) was a whopping success for us crab eaters, probably not so much for the approximately 100 crabs that gave their lives for us. Boats were provided by Jerry Christensen and … Continue reading

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Not Just a Blue Ribbon!

BEST IN DIVISION AND BEST IN SHOW By Jackie Deal Not just a blue ribbon (tho’ those are nice.) but a “Best In Division” and a “Best In Show” at the Oregon State Fair! Val Knowles explains, “My division was … Continue reading

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Congratulations Valerie!

Our Valerie Knowles is a winner, and apparently the judges at the Oregon State Fair think so, too! Here she is with her handspun Egyptian cotton knitted vest, taking not only a First Place ribbon, but a Best of Division … Continue reading

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Bill Moss

A quiet man with a gentle smile; he reminisces about the beginnings of our Timber Valley Park. Bill Moss was born in Oklahoma in 1929. He ran an Auto Parts store in Roseburg and then retired to go into Real … Continue reading

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