Category Archives: Life at Timber Valley

BLAME IT ON THE ALGORITHM

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Jackie Deal

Get the Covid vaccination?  Where?  When?  How?  Questions and no answers.  Well, you can blame it on the algorithm says “The New York Times”.  I admit I had to look up algorithm to be sure I knew what it meant:  … Continue reading →

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FEBRUARY HOLIDAYS

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Jackie Deal

February is sort of a blah month.  Winter excitement has grown old and spring isn’t about to spring and so here we are.  Bur did you know?  There are some really neat holidays in February?   Come on, let’s take a … Continue reading →

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THERE IS A WORD FOR IT

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Jackie Deal

Thank you! Thank you! To those of you who tried to help me find the word I wanted for, shall we temporarily call it, “Corona virus fatigue?”. Many good suggestions, but, of course, the word I wanted popped into my … Continue reading →

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Preparing for future emergencies

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Julianne G Crane

Oregon’s Office of Emergency Management offers the following information about preparing for future emergencies — “People in Oregon were working on adjusting their lives to autumn and a return to school during the COVID-19 pandemic when they were suddenly confronted … Continue reading →

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YOU DON’T KNOW HOW GOOD YOU’VE GOT IT

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Jackie Deal

By Jackie Deal You don’t know how good you’ve got it until you meet someone else who’s got it worse! I’m sitting out a Level 1, expecting Level 2 at any minute; yes, I’m talking about the forest fires ravaging … Continue reading →

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Our New Entry Sign

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Dick Shanahan

Thanks largely to the work of Bob Feiler and Dennis Hellawell.

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SUCH A STRANGE SENSATION

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Jackie Deal

By Jackie Deal Such a strange sensation! Really weird. Explanation? Okay. I self-quarantined for a short time and the effects were surprising. You see, a young man, let’s call him John, tested positive for corona virus. I had been in … Continue reading →

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To Mask or to Shield by Jackie Deal

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Jackie Deal

“Cover your mouth when you sneeze.” Remember Mom barking that at you? So you sneezed, or coughed, into your hand and then proceeded to spread your nasty snotty germs everywhere you touched. Forgive Mom, she didn’t know any better. Now … Continue reading →

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On a scale of 1-10 … Know your risk during COVID-19

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Julianne G Crane

From the Douglas County COVID-19 Response Team (July 8, 2020): “We continue to see a surge in COVID cases throughout the United States, with national cases quickly approaching the 3 million mark. … many of our local cases were attributed … Continue reading →

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QUARANTINE, SEQUESTER, STAY-IN-PLACE, SOCIAL DISTANCING

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Jackie Deal

QUARANTINE, SEQUESTER, STAY-IN-PLACE, SOCIAL DISTANCING By Jackie Deal Perhaps a laugh, even a giggle, might help us survive the current turmoil. If you feel this is sacrilegious, please, don’t read any farther. And if my sense of humor doesn’t appeal, … Continue reading →

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from the desk of Helaine…

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Helaine Hepworth

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

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Julianne G Crane
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Timber Valley Blood Donors — Thank you, great job

Posted on July 13, 2019 by Julianne G Crane

On Thursday, July 11, Timber Valley SKP RV Park hosted its first member Blood Drive. A team of five from the American Red Cross arrived before 9 a.m. to set up a donor center in the Clubhouse. After signing in … Continue reading →

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Emergency Preparedness: Everyone in the Park should have a copy of ‘Prepare! A Resource Guide’

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Julianne G Crane

The Emergency Preparedness Committee has been tasked with, among other responsibilities: “Develop an emergency information system,” and “Identify and maintain an inventory of human and other resources useful in mitigating threats of disruptions.”  For those of us who were in … Continue reading →

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‘Kentucky Derby Run for the Roses’ great success

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Julianne G Crane

At last count, more than 60 Timber Valley members and guests stopped by for the 145th Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Before the main racing event, people wagered on their favorite horses at the betting table (center) … Continue reading →

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Photos from the Big Snowfall and Power Outage

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Thom Hoch

I’ve started an online album to help preserve our photos (and memories) from the big snowfall and power outage.  It’s here…  <click> Any photos that you have and would like to share with our community are welcome. You can send … Continue reading →

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Are the Lights Still On?

Posted on March 3, 2019 by Thom Hoch

Can’t take credit for this… found it floating around my email.  Think Carol Harding had something to do with it…. Thanks for the “light” moment and for recognizing those who worked so hard to get us somewhat back to normal.

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Chili Cook-Off a Big Hit with Members

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Thom Hoch
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Recent Snow Art… Courtesy of Park Manager

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Thom Hoch

from the Office… The morning of Tuesday, February 5, 2019 brought us the first actual snowfall that stuck to the ground. Bringing out the “inner kid” in our Park Manager, Randy decided it was time to make a snowman. Here … Continue reading →

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National Pie Day Event a Big Success

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Thom Hoch
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