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Missing Parts

By Fred Prout Somewhere around my tenth year, I had a brilliant idea. If I wore eyeglasses the gangsters in school would stop beating the crap out of me. It never occurred to me that my being a sickly kid … Continue reading

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Monument Award

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Volunteer Recognition

by Sharon Elliott #36 I believe that when you see a volunteer go the extra mile, that person needs to be recognized for their service. The green space behind my lot had a bad winter. The wind emptied the pine … Continue reading

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Mystery Solved

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In Memoriam: Curt Parmer, lot 95

In Memoriam:  Curtis (Curt) Parmer     Timber Valley was saddened to hear that Curtis (Curt) Parmer of Lot 95 passed away on August 31, 2025 in Roseburg, Oregon.     Curt was born August 20, 1936 in Greenwood, Arkansas.  He served in the … Continue reading

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The Silent P

By  Fred Prout  Transient observations of a couple of life’s absurdities.  This piece has absolutely, positively no reference to one am wake up calls and not wearing hearing aids. Promise!!! It is possible to do two things at the same … Continue reading

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August Pet of the Month

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MEXICAN DOLLY

She staggered a little as someone shoved past her at the door. Her big brown eyes looked sad yet hopeful as she watched the people entering and exiting the store. It had

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Timber Valley Mystery

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The Transformative Power of Volunteerism for Your Health

By Sharon Elliott Our Park community is a tapestry of experiences, woven together by the challenges we’ve faced, including profound losses. Many of us have recently said goodbye to parents, partners, spouses, children, close friends, or beloved pets. Unresolved grief … Continue reading

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