Water Use in Cold

Posted on February 21, 2025 by webadmin

Timber Valley has a small group of talented people that measure our water use on a daily basis. During a recent cold snap, we saw elevated water use, as follows:
Feb. 9……………………….. .9,560 gallons
Feb. 10……………………… 10,200 gallons
Feb. 11 ……………………… 12,240 gallons
Feb. 12 (25 degree low)…….11,985 gallons
Feb. 13 (21 degree low)…….15,015 gallons
Feb. 14………………………. 9,870 gallons
Since the measurement is taken at 1am, a full 24 hr’s use of water is not seen until the
following day. Feb. 13, for example cost us all $77 dollars more than Feb. 14. Why does excessive water use seem to “track” very cold overnight temperatures? We can only
speculate. Since we ALL share in paying for our water use, and it does seem like some are
letting their water run at night to prevent their inlet hose from freezing. This effectively means that  those with poorly insulated hoses, are letting others cover the cost of their not being prepared.
Here is how to be better prepared.
1. Cover your water hose with foam pipe insulation or use a heated water hose
2. Insulate the box covering your water hookup
3. Run your propane heater and open cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate around
interior pipes.
Learn more at Tips for RV Camping in Cold Weather: Wintering in Your RV
https://escapees.com/tips-for-rv-camping-in-cold-weather/

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February Winner

Posted on February 20, 2025 by webadmin

Winner Winner

DAIRY QUEEN GIFT CARD

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL HUNTING IN THE BOOKS

Mary Lou Rodriguez, congratulations, Mr. Gobble got to enjoy your company on Tuesday. I was told that you walked into the craft room and immediately pointed to the top of the cabinets to claim victory. The other crafters had been looking with no
success, but you spotted him with your eagle eye. Good Job!!

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New Member Involvement

Posted on February 19, 2025 by webadmin

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February Hunt

Posted on February 17, 2025 by webadmin
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The Food Scrap Container

Posted on February 14, 2025 by webadmin

I am so happy that folks are depositing unused food items, such as cooked and raw vegetables and cooked meat. In addition, plant refuse can also be added.
To remind everyone, white and clear plastic is prohibited in the container as it is not compostable. There are compostable bags, and another green bag is similar to the compostable bags. They are labeled ” made from recycled material,” not compostable.
Here is why plastic is not permitted. The material we contribute to the Food Scrap Container is for worms to ingest, and the poo they exude is known as worm casting, which is very important to making fertile additions to the soil. When worms bite into the green compostable bags, they are excited to taste the flavors. Now, when they bite down on clear plastic, their teeth are pulled out, and what are we left with? GUMMY WORMS!!

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Jacks & Jills January Minutes are Posted

Posted on February 11, 2025 by webadmin

The Minutes for Jacks and Jills January Meeting are now available under Organizations on the website.  For your convenience, here’s the link

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CHANGES IN THE KITCHEN: CLEANUP

Posted on February 11, 2025 by webadmin

Updates/Discussion/Training – Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1 PM in the Dining Room

Some may have already noticed a change. What happened to the Pine Sol spray bottles? What are we supposed to use for sanitizing countertops and dining room tables? What about cleaning floors?

Anyone who helps in the kitchen, helps with cleanup after small gatherings or large events needs to attend this training. Your input is also valuable in setting standards for event cleanup procedures.

See You…Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1 PM in the Dining Room

Dar Hoch

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In Memoriam: Thomas “Skip” Eytalis, #166

Posted on February 7, 2025 by webadmin

Our community was deeply saddened by the news that Thomas “Skip” Eytalis (#166) has passed away after a battle with cancer. Skip, as he preferred to be called, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 30, 2025.

Skip loved to camp using a tent and later moving up to a motorhome. His parents had a summer home in Wisconsin and he loved to take the family camping in that area. They traveled to 49 states in their RV and also traveled to Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. He also enjoyed riding on a train and took the family on many cross country trips via Amtrak. Skip and Sue moved into Timber Valley on September 7, 2010 and both have been active members ever since. Skip was a Junior Achievement member as a teenager and later a leader. He was a boy scout leader, managed a youth baseball team and took them on to win a championship. In his spare time he was a volunteer fireman and a member of the ELKS where he received Elk of the year award for his outstanding volunteer work. He worked at many jobs from mowing lawns and shoveling snow as a teenager in Illinois to several sales jobs and management jobs in California. Years ago and on one of their many “road” trips they came to this area of Oregon and he said, “We are going to retire here.” Thus that is how they made Douglas County their home.

At Timber Valley, Skip was an active member of a number of committees, was elected to the Board of Directors, and was always ready to volunteer when there was a project to be done. His favorite volunteer job in Timber Valley was being a member of the Men’s Cooking Group where his specialty was grilling ribs and pork chops.

He was an avid Chicago Bears and Cubs fan. In later years, he became a fan of the San Jose Sharks hockey team. They attended the opening game of the Sharks in San Jose.

Skip is survived by his wife Veronica “Sue” Eytalis, children Michele, Chuck, Julie and Mark. Eight grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, his sister Paula and brother Tony. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

At his request there were no services. The family gathered for a private service and raised a glass of beer in his honor at a local watering hole in Roseburg..

Sue would like to thank the Timber Valley community for your understanding and concern during this difficult period.

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Welcome Eric & Marya Moosman

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Dick Shanahan

Eric and Marya Moosman started visiting the park in 2020. They are on Lot 79. Eric was raised in Preston, Idaho (southeast area). Marya was born in Driggs, Idaho (far east. They met in Utah, and not long after moved back to Idaho and raised their family of 5
children in the house Marya’s grandparents built. The house is as far east in Idaho as you can get. The house is in Idaho, and the mailbox across the road is in Wyoming. The Teton mountains have been their “backyard” playground. Together they enjoy hiking, camping, and kayaking. Eric has his own business providing executive assistant services to business
owners. He participates in Toastmasters, as well as giving presentations on work ethic and work enjoyment. Most of his daily work can be done remotely. He is working hard to not retire. Marya was able to experience being a full-time, stay-at-home wife and mother. Marya is a skilled bird watcher. She is also talented at playing the piano and organ. They currently come to the park for a few months in the winter to escape the cold, white stuff that covers the Rocky Mountains. Some of their other interests and potential
committee services are: Exercise and fitness, hiking, kayaking, landscaping, library, mail,
grievance, planning/construct/maintenance. At age 55, they are part of the pediatric division of our membership.

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IN MEMORIAM: FRAN DEAN, #74

Posted on January 31, 2025 by webadmin

Timber Valley lowered the Member flag in honor of Frances Dean #74, who passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025. Fran, as she was lovingly known, was a cherished member of the Timber Valley community.

Fran and her beloved husband, Henry, made Timber Valley their home on December 27, 1993. After Henry’s passing on June 21, 2017, Fran continued to be a vibrant part of the park, actively contributing to many committees. She was also a 20+ year volunteer at the Sutherlin Senior Center where she made many friends. Her kindness and warmth were felt by all; she had a special talent for lifting spirits and bringing joy, often through her creative hats she donned for various occasions.

Fran is survived by her son, Hal Dean of Winston, and daughter, Juanita Simmons of Roseburg. Both Hal and Juanita are comforted by the thought that Fran has forever been reunited with Henry.

Fran’s bright spirit and generous heart will be deeply missed by all who knew her.  According to family, services are pending.

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