John E. Budovec Memorial

Posted on August 12, 2023 by webadmin

John E. Budovec formerly of Lot #123 was born June 16, 1939 in Chicago. He was
married to Suzanne Taricco Budovec on March 9, 1963. He retired early at the age of
52 to travel throughout North America. John and Suzanne moved into Timber Valley
Park December 29,1999.They hung up the keys to their 1999 Safari in 2020 and placed
a destination 41 foot trailer on “our special corner lot overlooking the Clubhouse”. John
enjoyed working with the landscape committee when he was in the park. They are
responsible for the beautiful park brochure that is handed out to all visitors and renters.
They regretfully relinquished their lot in 2020 after John had a disabilitating stroke. John
passed on August 5,2023 in Upland, CA from a quick bout with pancreatic cancer. John
was “One of the good ones” and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

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Electrical Usage Tips

Posted on August 11, 2023 by webadmin

As we approach hot days (say ~90 degrees) at Timber Valley, our electrical usage has to be considered.

It’s not how much we use as how much we use at the same time.

Anything we can limit from 4PM to 7PM will really help.

1. One A/C at a time is the Timber Valley policy.

2. Switching off the electric option of our water heaters, and either leaving it off or using propane.

3. Using propane BBQs as much as possible.

4. Limit microwave usage.

5. Those with laundry washers/dryers please limit usage to non A/C times.

So, be creative. Your neighbors will thank you.

Your electrical committee.

IF YOU FIND A TRIPPED BREAKER, PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PANEL.

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Jack & Jills Meeting

Posted on August 10, 2023 by webadmin

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Jacks & Jills Make-Up Meeting
Monday August 14
at 1 pm
in the Dining Room at the Clubhouse
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July Birthday & Anniversary Cake
to be served
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Blue Zones in the World

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Sharon Elliott

Social Hour Friday, August 11th, 3pm in the Clubhouse
Have you ever heard of the Blue Zones? These areas have been identified as places where
people live far longer than the global average. Those living in these zones suffer fewer health issues such as cancer, heart attacks, cancer, strokes, obesity, and dementia. Studies indicate the folks in the zones share certain lifestyle activities.
Blue zones include certain areas of the following countries, including Okinawa, Italy, Greece, Costa Rica, and in the United States, Loma Linda, California. The interesting thing is when the population of the zones was invaded by modernity, death rates increased at earlier ages.
Juliete Palenshus of the Thrive Umpqua will tell us about the formation of the second Blue Zone project in Oregon. She will let us know where to shop and identify restaurants that have blue zone-wise items on the menu.
Come and enjoy our fun, snacks and information.

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Timber Valley Name Badges

Posted on August 7, 2023 by webadmin
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Keiki Johnson Memorial

Posted on August 4, 2023 by webadmin
There will be a memorial service at the clubhouse celebrating the life of Keiki Johnson on Monday, August 7. The service will start at 11:00 a.m. in the dining room.
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August 2023 Chapter 9 Newsletter

Posted on August 3, 2023 by webadmin
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Life is a Circus

Posted on August 2, 2023 by webadmin

Everybody loves the circus. Nonstop fun and excitement. Danger too. There’s a good reason the trapeze artists have a safety net. No matter how many years of practice, pain and sweat trying to be one unit, a team, they are ultimately individuals. Individuals trying to be a team , but, individuals nonetheless.

The ringmaster and the dancing bears. Practice, practice practice. One misstep and catastrophe . A bear as part of a team, is still a bear. An individual. Fall off the ball, the audience boos. Start over because you live for the applause.

Walking across the tightrope, balancing pole in hands, trying to keep your body weight centered. Get all the way across. Don’t fall. You know a few in the audience are there hoping to witness disaster. But most applaud your success. After holding their breath.

Jugglers tossing pins, balls, knives, fire torches even chainsaws. A team by practice. Individuals by nature. A team by necessity. One slip and… It takes years to be able to entertain you for minutes. Danger everywhere. The more danger, the more entertaining.

And then, among all the circus acts and personalities, there are the clowns. The ultimate individuals. Different makeup, costumes and persona . The sillier they look, the better we like them. Clowns are supposed to be funny. They are. But there’s another side to clowns. If something goes wrong, as it sometimes does, the clowns become a unit. They go into action to divert your attention from impending disaster. A fall, a missed catch or some other miscue. The side of clowns we seldom see. Hopefully never see.

Sometimes our life is a circus. We are constantly trying to be a part of something. Juggling pins, sometimes chainsaws. We live with the constant possibility of falling off the high wire. Missing the net. We want our lives to go smoothly. A good life rewarded with good living. But sometimes your timing is off by a millisecond. Your hand misses the trapeze. The horse you are standing on stumbles. A fall imminent. A constant reminder that no matter what we do, ultimately, our lives are affected by others, we have to rely on not only ourselves. Skill is vital. As is luck. As you start on that triple somersault, you understand that your skillset is second to that of the person catching you. You hope for the best. The last thing you want to see is the clowns.

But maybe that’s not true. Maybe the laughter and joy they bring overrides the possible negatives. Maybe we should just look for the happiness they bring. The smiles. The bright side.

Send in the clowns.

By Fred Prout

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Social Hour Friday, August 4 at 3 pm in the Clubhouse

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Sharon Elliott

Have you ever thought about having a cup engraved or a T-Shirt made to memorialize an event or someone? How about a family reunion where everyone has a shirt with a joke or even a serious picture of Mom or Dad? Then you go to a Roseburg store where they make just those items only to find that the original picture or logo will cost $50 plus the cost of the shirt, but additional shirts will be a bit less expensive.
● Now, you do not have to travel to Roseburg
● Now, you do not have to pay for the store to create your logo or message.
● Now, you can go to the Customized Chaos store here in Sutherlin and have the item
done very quickly. Brenda Richardson, proprietor of Customized Chaos, will be here to tell us how you can personalize items of clothing, cup, water bottle, etc.
This is our opportunity to sit around, receive information, ask questions, sample the snacks, have a glass of wine, and just enjoy each other.

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Second Chances

Posted on July 28, 2023 by webadmin

Since losing Ed, then DeDe and finally Dolly, I wasn’t sure I wanted to open my heart to future loss again. I was fine, no dog bowls, toys or dog beds cluttering the house. I still got up to feed Dolly and take her out before remembering she wasn’t there anymore. While walking in the park I kept seeing Bob and Rosie, Jim and Peaches and Kris and Cali. Kris told me about Soul 2 Soul where she had been a foster mom to a couple of dogs, then Cali. Cali stole her heart and she adopted her. She explained I could foster until I found the right dog or just continue to foster. Donna Clark and her partner Eric Berg run Soul 2 Soul. They take in dogs and foster them out until a forever home is found. All vet care and food are provided while fostering. It sounded good to me so I called for a home visit and filled out the paperwork to see if I qualified. I did. I told Donna what I was looking for: a small female fuzzy dog that would not jump a two foot fence.

A week or so later Donna and Eric made a trip to Southern California to pick up a dog. They were going to check a couple of shelters that they are affiliated with to maybe find a dog for me. While there Donna got a message that a little dog was on the side of the road near their motel, abandoned and maybe hurt. Donna went and got her – a small fuzzy female dog! She was matted with stickers, burrs and ticks. Donna called me and sent a picture. She said she had an appointment with a vet but need a name. I suggested Keri. At the vet she was examined, given a Rabies shot , antibiotics and Bravecto for the fleas and ticks. She was blind in one eye, had had several litters and had an embedded foxtail. They guessed her at 6-8 years old. With a haircut and clean up she was really cute. She was listed as found and began a 30 wait to see if she would be claimed.

After a long car trip she arrived back here and Donna brought her to me. An appointment was made with the shelter vet. She was evaluated again and guessed her age as 8-10. She was scheduled for surgery to spay, clean her teeth and remove the fox tail. I met Donna at the vet the next day and picked her up along with more antibiotics and pain meds. She right away showed that I am her human. She is such a sweet little girl and loves to snuggle. As she feels more safe, she shows her personality. When we walk, she is greeted by people here in the park who think she is a real cutie. They love her ears.

Of course I could not remain a foster, so we adopted each other as soon as her 30 days were up. She is officially Keri Len Bonham. She knows she is loved and I know that she loves me. Keri has a second chance and so does Kris’ Cali. Soul 2 Soul runs on donations. Many of the rescues lately have needed surgery and extensive medical care. Donna and Eric save many dogs slated for euthanasia. They need fosters, adopters and help with vet bills.

Keri and Cali are two success stories but there are many who still need to be safe and loved again. Second chances are good for the dogs and the humans who open their hearts. Soul 2 Soul is on Facebook but needs help with their website. You can read the stories and see pictures of the dogs on Facebook. Timber Valley members are known for their compassion and willingness to help those in need. Keri’s expenses where taken care of by generous people who donated to give her a second chance.

I am a happy dog mom again and cannot imagine life without Keri. She informed me she wants to be an only dog for now. Once Keri feels secure, I will probably foster again. Who knew I would get a second chance too.

Ruby Bonham
7-27-2023

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