The Ad-Hoc Committee on Lot Relinquishment has generated proposed Procedures for Lot Relinquishment, Exchange and Trade. Park members and the Board will be discussing this at the next Board Agenda Meeting in November.
A link to this draft document is available on the Member’s Only Page under the Board heading. You can download and print it from there. Alternatively, you can get a copy at the Office if you’d prefer. All of the proposed changes are underlined.
We’re recently added two new items to the Member’s Only page. First, there’s a Newsletter from the President of the Board. And second, there’s a link to the new Board Action Tracker. Both are intended to keep members of the Park informed.
We will appreciate any comments you have regarding these two new items.
Social Hour Friday, October 27
This Social Hour is going to be really special!! The Douglas County Sherriff K9 policeman will be our program. These dogs are assigned to a deputy and live with the deputy and his family for about 6 to 8 years, and then the K9 is retired. The deputy has the first option to keep the dog as their pet.
Today, there are six teams. Dogs ride in the patrol with their handlers to respond quickly to calls. Dogs are trained to do different jobs. Some of the training includes detecting drugs, tracking humans, arresting suspects, clearing buildings, and taking part in public demonstrations. This should be very entertaining, a learning session, and FUN. Come, socialize, and enjoy snacks inc wine.
The Office received a phone call from a very irritated and upset member. The issue was her husband who had walked in the greenway behind their RV had stepped in doggy doo … which should have been picked up by the pet parent! He tried to clean off his shoes, but that didn’t completely work. He walked into their RV and tracked the mess throughout the home. This situation was not only NASTY, but totally disrespectful and lazy for a pet parent to not take care of the issue. Responsible pet parents should always carry bags with them, pick up and dispose of their pet’s bodily functions!
The Timber Valley flag was lowered in honor of Penelope Hepworth, formerly of lot 204, who passed away on October 6, 2023. Robert and Penelope Hepworth purchased their membership in Timber Valley on December 4, 2012. They spent their time in Timber Valley and also in Kent, Washington. Robert passed away July 9, 2017.
Penelope remained at Timber Valley after Robert’s passing. She had many careers over her lifetime. She was a business owner, florist and even a performing clown. She loved her beloved dog (pet), Angus, who recently preceded her in passing. Serving on a committee with Penelope in the early days one was amazed by her intelligence and calmness. Penelope is survived by her daughters, Kristen Bruhahn and Michelle Geddes, both of Washington.
Our Library Help Needed…..
Due to snowbirds leaving for the winter, we find ourselves short-handed in maintaining the library. This is not a difficult task and can be completed at your leisure.
If you are interested in helping please contact
Kathy Perry Sp 7 or 541.659.7208
The Timber Valley Log will now be published Monthly during the winter months. A special email address has been created to enable Members to submit entries they would like posted. The address is tvlog@timbervalleyskp.com
This email address automatically forwards to our 5 member Log team, who will rotate duties periodically. The publish date for the monthly Log is expected to be on the 1st of each month.
Please send content you would like published in the Log to this address. The cut-off date will be 3 days prior to the end of each month. Remember with a monthly publication there may not be room for every submission.
Marc Stalnaker, Communications Committee Chair
A recent conversation with T Rex. About weirdness, coincidence and who knows what.
“I Was never going to tell this story. It is a 100% true account of, probably, the weirdest event of my life. I didn’t want to share it because it is so weird I didn’t think people would accept it. I recently mentioned this to a friend. She said, “ You’re weird and we accept you.” So here goes. Continue reading
I’m sure most of you have seen this new addition to the intersection near the office. I’d like to thank everyone who wanted it, who spoke up for it, who voted for it, and who installed it.
The intention has always been to take steps to make the area around the office and that intersection a little safer. We have a lot of congestion at times in that area, and having everyone slowing down for the Stop sign sure seems like a good idea, especially for walkers, bikers, and those with walkers and wheelchairs.
By the way, those colorful markings on the pavement around the sign are from the “call before digging” locator service, who we use when digging anywhere in the Park.
And Thank You for Stopping.
In Memoriam, Carl Keck
Carl Keck, former Manager and handyman in Timber Valley Park passed away Sept. 27th after fighting cancer for five years. Carl was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota on August 8, 1942. He served in the Navy before moving to Oregon. Carl worked for Roseburg Lumber and operated three assisted-living care homes.
After he retired as Manager of Timber Valley, he was a much-appreciated handyman who many of us fondly remember. Stacy Holmes, a close friend and co-worker for almost 40 years, calls him “a good person who will be very much missed”. The members of Timber Valley send their condolences to Stacy and Carl’s Family. He will be missed.
