Author Archives: webadmin

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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Something New for 2025 – Food Scraps Collection

Posted on January 6, 2025 by webadmin
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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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Library Update

Posted on December 29, 2024 by webadmin

We apologize for the recent misunderstanding of our library committee guideline that resulted in the loss of so many books.  Our existing guideline is that books will only be removed “as needed” to make room for new donations. We are … Continue reading →

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Timber Valley Library

Posted on December 28, 2024 by webadmin

by Ruby Bonham What an astonishing thing a book is: it’s a flat object made from a tree with flexible parts on which are imprinted lots of funny dark squiggles. But one glance at it and you are inside the … Continue reading →

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New Monthly Event!

Posted on December 27, 2024 by webadmin
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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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