Author Archives: rsmithey

Happy Thanksgiving! …and Good News on the Excessive Water Use!

Posted on November 25, 2021 by rsmithey

The excessive water use has been corrected. It was hard to locate. One of our electric meter readers heard water running in a rig’s sewer hose for no apparent reason. This was corrected, and water meter readings taken twice after … Continue reading →

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A Ticket To Ride II

Posted on November 24, 2021 by rsmithey

by Fred Prout The train slows and stops. I get off, along with a few other passengers. The ones with which I have had the strongest connections. A smaller train sits waiting to take us in a different direction. We … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Office Closed Thursday November 25 and Friday November 26

Posted on November 23, 2021 by rsmithey

Propane will be pumped Friday November 26.

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Special Open Board Meeting – Tuesday November 23, 2021 @ 10am in the Clubhouse

Posted on November 21, 2021 by rsmithey

The agenda is on the Members Only page under Meetings > Board of Directors Monthly Meetings: Agendas and Minutes. If you are a Timber Valley member and do not have the password to access the Members Only page, please email … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Help Decorate the Clubhouse for the Holidays!

Posted on November 20, 2021 by rsmithey

Decorating will take place November 27 after Saturday 9am-10am morning coffee. Please join us!!

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Reminder: Open Board Meeting Thursday November 18 9am – 10am at the Clubhouse

Posted on November 18, 2021 by rsmithey

Today’s agenda (and all past agendas and minutes) are available on the Members Only page under Meetings > Board of Directors Monthly Meetings: Agendas and Minutes. If you are a Timber Valley member and do not have the password to … Continue reading →

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Join Us on FRS Channel 6 for the Weekly Monday 4pm Emergency Preparedness Radio Net!

Posted on November 17, 2021 by rsmithey

All members and renters are encouraged to participate! Every Monday from 4pm – 4:15pm, a roll call is conducted on FRS Radio Channel 6 of block captains and co-captains of each street, followed by other residents who wish to check-in. … Continue reading →

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Game Gals Now Meets Every Tuesday at 2pm

Posted on November 15, 2021 by rsmithey

Note the time change! Game Gals now meets every Tuesday at 2pm (instead of 1:30) and is removed from Game Night.

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Recycling Updates

Posted on November 14, 2021 by rsmithey

The Sutherlin Lions Club is celebrating 75 years of service to our community. On November 8, Mayor Michelle Sumner presented the Club president and other Lion attendees with a proclamation announcing November as “Sutherlin Lions Month”. Lions’ major source of … Continue reading →

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There’s Gonna Be Some Changes Made

Posted on November 12, 2021 by rsmithey

by Jackie Deal Yeah, I’ve already started some of those changes. I’ve moved the kitty’s litter box! What? you ask. Why? Well, it’s like this: I have arthritis in both hips! Bending over, reaching around the foot of the bed … Continue reading →

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A Ticket to Ride

Posted on November 10, 2021 by rsmithey

by Fred Prout You find yourself riding on a train. No ticket in hand. But that’s okay, because no one asks where you are going. Which is a good thing. Because you are not sure yourself. Periodically the train pulls … Continue reading →

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61st Escapade on June 19-24, 2022 in Lebanon TN

Posted on November 8, 2021 by rsmithey

The 61st Escapade is scheduled to be held June 19 – 24, 2022 in Lebanon, Tennessee. We are seeking any of our members who may be traveling East to that part of the country who might be willing to represent … Continue reading →

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Park Water Use – We Need Your Help!

Posted on November 6, 2021 by rsmithey

On Oct. 30, 2021 the park’s daily water use INCREASED about 2000 gallons per day, and so far has not returned to normal.  All irrigation is off, and with all the rain, we doubt anyone is watering outside. In the … Continue reading →

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Help Decorate the Clubhouse for Christmas!

Posted on November 6, 2021 by rsmithey

Decorating will take place November 27 after Saturday 9am-10am morning coffee. Please join us!!

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HOW – A Sequel

Posted on November 4, 2021 by rsmithey

by Ruby Bonham After exploring the Whys, I got to thinking about Fred’s Why Nots. Which brought me to HOW. How do we cope with all the Whys. Each of the whys is an event in our lives that has … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Stick

Posted on November 2, 2021 by rsmithey

by Fred Prout For some of you, this may be another in a long line of dog/ cat/ bunny/ parakeet etc. stories. For many of you, it may be an allegory. Please let me know if it works. For those … Continue reading →

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Let the Games Resume!

Posted on October 31, 2021 by rsmithey

Pokeno begins Tuesday November 2 6pm-8pm (Clubhouse Dining Room or Big Room) – Please bring your own deck of cards Bingo begins Wednesday November 3 6:30pm-8pm (Clubhouse Dining Room) Game Gals begins Tuesday November 9 1:30pm-3:30pm (Card Room)

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Members-Only Password Change ** IMPORTANT **

Posted on October 30, 2021 by rsmithey

Effective Monday morning, there will be a new password for the Member’s Only page of this website.  It will be included on the paper copy of the Timber Valley Log placed in your mailbox later this week.  In the event … Continue reading →

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