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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Safety at the Propane Pump Station

Posted on January 25, 2025 by webadmin

Safety At The Liquid Propane Pumps

Volunteers who work at the propane pumps are greatly appreciated. No matter the weather, they help to keep the members’ tanks filled and are more than willing to assist people, when possible.

IMPORTANT

There is a release of gas after each tank is filled, before it can be released from the pump. As a safety measure, the Propane Team stops filling tanks when there is a vehicle running too close to the pump. It is important that vehicles dropping off tanks or picking them up turn off their engines (just like at a gas station).   Thank you.

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IN MEMORIAM: BOB DUMILIEU, Lot 146

Posted on January 23, 2025 by webadmin

Timber Valley lowered the Member Flag in honor of Bob DuMilieu, #146, who passed away on January 11, 2025. Bob and Merrie DuMilieu became members of Timber Valley on August 11, 2014. Bob had worked for financial institutions in Oregon for 42 years, starting in Lakeview, Oregon and finishing here in Sutherlin as a Regional Senior Vice President of the Banner Bank organization, where he stressed the importance of exceptional customer service and the personal side of banking.  Bob served as a Board Member and Treasurer here in Timber Valley for many years. He later served on the Park’s Audit and Finance Committees. He is survived by his wife, Merrie, children Bradley DuMilieu and Sharla Maher, and grandchild, Chellsey Maher.  Merrie will continue to reside at Timber Valley. As she says, “Timber Valley is my home.”  

Furthermore, Merrie wants to extend her deepest gratitude for the outpouring of love she’s received from all the members of Timber Valley since Bob’s passing. Thank You.

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REMINDER: Ballots Due in Office by February 3 at 5PM

Posted on January 23, 2025 by webadmin

In case it slipped your mind, your ballots are due in the Business Office February 3, Monday by 5:00 P.M.  Thank You for voting.

Rockey Shanahan, Chair, Election Committee

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PLEASE… NO PLASTIC BAGS

Posted on January 22, 2025 by webadmin

Food Waste Collection:
NO PLASTIC BAGS … PLEASE!!

Thank you to those who are using the Food Waste Collection container located by the can collection cage. It’s a positive thing for the environment and it saves the Park money on garbage collection expenses (we pay by weight). It’s hoped more Members of the Park will start putting food scraps in the collection container.

However, plastic bags with food waste in them were found in the collection container.
Plastic bags do not decompose.
Do Not Throw Plastic Bags in the Food Waste Container
Empty food waste out of your plastic bag and throw the plastic bag in the dumpster.
Other Do Not throw in the food waste collection container are paper bags. cardboard, and paper towels.

The sign says, “FOOD WASTE ONLY”
EXCEPT, NO: Raw meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, bones, and No fat, oil or grease
(for various health reasons and lack of ability to decompose)

Please follow the directions. The goal is to make this an ongoing successful program.

The list from HealTerra is posted here and will be posted on the Clubhouse bulletin board.
Unfortunately there is no place at this time to place it near the bin. The bin is removed each week by Sutherlin Sanitation and a different bin put in its place.

Thank you for your cooperation,
Sharon Elliott

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Update on the New Food Scraps Bin

Posted on January 14, 2025 by webadmin

Everyone, except maybe some renters, has been given information about the Food Scrap Collection bin. It was first located by the dumpster. Park Manager Randy was concerned it was too near the Potable Water supply. Randy relocated the bin to the opposite end of the yellow can and bottle collection container, secured it with a strap that could be easily disconnected, and replaced it with the replacement bin. Sutherlin Sanitary has been informed of the relocation.

Let me enlighten you if unsure what can go in the bin. For example, when you peel potatoes, cucumbers, or onions, the peels can be put in the bin. When you finish a bone-in porkchop or T-bone steak, the bones can be placed in the bin, and turkey and chicken bones can go into the bin. When you empty the refrigerator of food that no longer needs to be stored, it can be placed into the bin. Fruit peels, such as avocados, including the big seed, oranges, etc., can be put into the bin.

If you are emptying the freezer of uncooked meat… it cannot be put into the bin. Oil, even after deep-frying food, cannot be put into the bin, and butter, rancid or not, cannot be added to the bin.

Plastic containers, plastic bags, and take-out paper containers cannot go into the bin.
When your plants wilt, die, and or need trimming, the trimming or dead vegetation can go into the bin.

If you still have questions about the bin or Heal Terra, do not hesitate to contact me at sharonell456@gmail.com

I keep this 5-cup container in or near the sink to collect unwanted food stuffs, then take it to the Food Scrap Bin when I take the trash out. Works well.

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Congratulations to ALL who Contributed to Refresh and Refill

Posted on January 13, 2025 by webadmin

Together we did this!!

Congratulations! On the outstanding success of the Refresh and Refill Fundraiser on January 1st. We raised $2,159.00 in cash and checks. We collected 890 pounds of food
to give to the Sutherlin/Oakland Food Bank. This was the second annual fundraiser for the
food bank. Last year we raised $1337.38 and donated 625 pounds of food.  Thank you all for your help and participation.

Many many thanks for all the help that made this happen. Special thanks to Dar Hoch (and her grandchildren), Richard Hickethier and others. We have all heard the saying “It takes a village” and our park has shown how it to do that.

Joy Stalnaker

P.S. And a special thanks to the anonymous person who gave me the lovely gnome with
thanks written on it. I love it!

The crew that delivered the food to the food bank.

Richards van was loaded.

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Under the Bridge

Posted on January 10, 2025 by webadmin

A Guest Post By Fred Prout

I just got a series of emails from the CEO of a mid sized organization I belong to.He was, no better way to put it, begging for money. Seems like he thinks some of the rank and file of this organization might be running a little short of cash. He suggests that rather than their having to give up their membership or, get a reduction, we should all kick in a few bucks to help them out. With all due respect, Mr. CEO, BULL CRAP. I’d like you to read a few words and then pass them on where they might do some good. Continue reading →

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Life with a Dog (or a Cat)

Posted on January 9, 2025 by webadmin

Dogs have owners, cats have staff.  Most people may think that is true but personally I think they both have staff.  Some of us humans have just taken longer to realize it.  Dogs may be a little more subtle, allowing their humans to think they are in charge while all the time they are snickering behind their paws at their human’s gullibility.

I had a tee shirt with a picture of my tiny Yorkie that read:  Things To Do Today: Let dog in, let dog out, let dog in, let dog out.  Did I really think I was in charge of that situation?  Another tee shirt I created had a picture of my Jack Russel, Kadi.  It read:  My outfits are not complete without Kadi hair.  I always said she shed about a dog a week  My son-in-law is swayed by his black Lab’s demand for just one more ‘Scooby Snack’.  Just one more goes on for several snacks.  My dog, Cotton, swears he needs to go out to potty.  I open the door, he walks out, looks around the deck and wants back in – no potty.  Was I ever in charge?  Going on a walk is a very big deal.  A tiny dog can morph into an Iditarod sled dog when he sees something down the street like a rabbit, a squirrel, or another dog.  It’s social time as you are dragged along.  All leash etiquette is forgotten in the desire to meet the new friend.

Your lap is not your own when you sit to watch TV, read a book or play on your tablet.  Dogs and cats both will lay on your device or pull your hand away with a paw.  It’s amazing what those little paws can accomplish while looking at you with adoring eyes.  They really know how to use those eyes to make you think you are the most important human in their world.  When they lay quietly beside you in your chair, their internal heaters kick on.  You find yourself either nodding off or waking up from a cat/dog nap.  A dog bed on the floor is no substitute for a human lap.

If you have a spouse, they become adept at playing Mom against Dad.  This is a way to get extra treats without the other spouse knowing.  Throwing a ball or toy is their way of helping you with your cardio.  After all they want you healthy and active for a very long time.

When it is time for bed, a whole new ritual begins.  They usually go to bed first while you are getting ready.  When you try to get in bed, they are smack in the middle.  They weigh 400 pounds if you think you can move them over.  Being on the edge, gains new meaning.  If you have to get up to go to the bathroom,  they scooch over into your warm place and now weigh 600 pounds.  The edge just got edgier.  Sometimes you wake with a foot in your face, sometimes worse, your nose near a tail.

Life with a pet is never dull.  For all the drama, you wouldn’t change a thing.  Pets are amusing and keep us active.  They make us laugh and cry and sometimes cuss.  They become our children when our human children have grown up and moved away.  For some, they fill a hole in an otherwise lonely life.  People with pets are healthier and a rescued pet is happier.  

Excuse me now while I try to move this 800 pound little dog off my lap.  My leg is asleep along with the dog.

 Ruby Bonham

12-18-2024

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