Category Archives: General Interest

Mega Thanks to our Propane Crew

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Helaine Hepworth

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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It was a Fun Party

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Dick Shanahan

Costumes, Mummy Wrapping, Rock Races, 50/50 Drawing, and of course Food. 50/50 drawing netted $40.00 thanks to Jerry & Marilyn for donating their half. Funds went to the Food Pantry. Thanks to all. Here are some photos and you can … Continue reading →

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UNCERTAINTY By Jackie Deal

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Dick Shanahan

Uncertainty. Is “uncertainty” a basic human emotion? Well, if it isn’t (and it isn’t) maybe it should be. Check out “basic human emotions” on the internet and you get this: love, joy, surprise, fear, sadness, disgust, shame and pride. H’mm. … Continue reading →

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Fixing The Hill Above the Wall

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Jackie Deal

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

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Jackie Deal

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!

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Jackie Deal

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!

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Helaine Hepworth

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

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Jackie Deal

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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Four Bees and a Jay

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Jackie Deal

There’s music in the park! You didn’t know? You haven’t heard them? They’ll be playing again August 16 at 3 p.m. and August 23 for the Anniversary party. The five of them bring years of music experience to our park. … Continue reading →

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Welcome Bill & Cheryl Henry – Lot 80

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Dick Shanahan

Bill and Cheryl Henry,  are our newest members. They’ve spent seven and a half years on the road traveling from coast to coast and border to border. They have served as camp hosts at private, state and federal campgrounds and … Continue reading →

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