TV Dog Park

by Suzi Rupert

I saw the sign at the park regarding someone not picking up after their pet. I too, have been noticing that someone with a large dog is the guilty party not following the posted rules.

Until now we have not had a problem with poop deposits not being picked up and placed in the container. I have been so proud of all of us taking care of our pets, along with respecting the park, other dogs, and of course us, the dog owners.

PLEASE PICK UP YOUR DOG POOP.

Thank you all who continue to pick up after their pet. One more thing, however. PLEASE, if you push the screens back, for whatever reason, put them back the way they are designed to be. Someone is NOT respecting our park shelter and leaves the hooks off of the screens. The screens protect us from weather. If you want to move them, fine, but please put them back in the hooks. If you can’t see around the screens, move your chair around.

Thank you.

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Holy Crepes, Suzette, It’s Next Year

by Fred Prout

The big table. Ratcheds Senior Center. Lingering fragrance of pine and confetti. The mixed sounds of Christmas and New Year’s Eve just a diminishing echo. Barely heard but well remembered. The usual cast of characters plus a few new faces. Shirley Knott Shewill Knott is a bit surly today. Can’t blame her. It’s been a long uphill battle getting from then to now. Continue reading →

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Sutherlin Light Parade

by Jackie Deal

“It’s a rat! A rat!” The kid’s voices shrieked shrilly as they chased the wretched little rodent. It was during the Christmas Light Parade on Central Avenue; a stretch of solid buildings: no alley, no crack, not even a hole. Continue reading →

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Water Use

Several have asked what happened to our very high water use. On Dec. 10 we saw a dramatic reduction in gallons used. On Dec. 11 our water use was back to normal. Thanks to everyone for your cooperation.

Your Water Monitoring Team.

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Points to Ponder

By Ruby Bonham

Before we work on artificial intelligence why don’t we do something about natural stupidity.

Remember when you could lay in one position for hours, now you have to rotate like a rotisserie chicken or a hip hurts.

I really don’t mind getting old but my body is having a major hissy fit.

I really think tossing and turning should count as exercise. Continue reading →

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Henrietta, Hannah and Samantha!

Henrietta, Hannah, and Samantha‘Tis the season to be jolly, Fa La La, La La La La!

Henrietta, Hannah and Samantha are welcoming members and visitors to the Park Office amongst the garland and pine cones.

The Office has been dressed for the upcoming holidays with trees, Gingerbread RV, deer, owls, snowmen and ornaments.

Stop by to indulge in a yummy chocolate and get a glimpse of Holiday Hugs!

~ Kim and Recia
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‘Tis The Season, or, The Constipated Dog

By Fred Prout

WARNING!!!

There has been a resurgence of NLS in recent years. No Laughing Syndrome has infected many good people. Not only are they seemingly incapable of laughter, but, they seem stridently opposed to anyone who can. And does. I happen to be an unapologeticly contagious laugher. And I try to write in a humorous manner. Sorry. If you are one who is affected by NLS please do not despair. Since this is a holiday story there will be angst and pathos aplenty. So please read on. Two sides.

Continue reading →

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The Missing Missplaced Missmatched Mittens

By Jackie Deal

It happens every year. I end the season with unmatched gloves. Really, they’re gloves but for the sake of alliteration mittens sounded better. A couple years ago it was one red and one blue glove. The next year I ended the season with one blue and one black glove.

Where do the mates go? And anyway, who says gloves have to match? Okay, to be socially correct, gloves have to match. Last year I was determined to beat the odds. I bought three pair of blue gloves. Count ‘em. Six blue gloves floating around in my car, the house and yes, the yard when one got loose. But I thought I had it licked, I would end the winter season with at least one pair of matching gloves.

When winter started this year, and the steering wheel grew colder… no, I don’t have a heated steering wheel, sure wished I did. Nonetheless, it was time to begin a serious search for my gloves. Under the car seat? Nope. In the glove box, Nope. Ah ha, the back seat: one glove, dark blue. Huh! I bought three pair of MEDIUM blue gloves? Oh well, a glove is a glove and now to find one more. From under the kerfuffle of my back seat I found another glove. Red! Red! I haven’t had red gloves for years. I dug further and unearthed more gloves: I now have one dark blue, one red, one medium blue and one ugly tan glove. Do they match? Nope. Do I really care? Nope. I’ve started a new trend: un- matched gloves!

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Hannah … the story continues!

The Office has welcomed Hannah Hedgehog. She was rescued by Mike and Terry Hilty #71 and brought here for some peace. It turns out she is from the English countryside. Hedgehogs are known to roll into a tight ball when trying to protect themselves. She was rolled through the leaves, which stuck to her tiny spikes. She made her way to Timber Valley’s garden, enjoying the wonderful tomatoes grown there! As the story goes, she is Henrietta’s long-lost cousin.

Kim

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A Few Words

A Few Words

Everybody contributes to our everyday enjoyment, or, lack thereof. You go to work and help contribute via product or service. You interact with family,  friends  and strangers.  Often the interaction is positive. Often not. Sometimes the most meaningful impact of our contribution is felt by someone we will never meet.  In a place you’ve never been. Continue reading →

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