Wedding Belles

Posted on July 31, 2021 by webadmin

Rita and I had a wedding photography business. We worked everywhere from the firehouse to the country club. After working one very long day at a country club, we found out that “ the help “ , dj and photographers were not to be fed. We didn’t care much for that so we took a few “ candid “ shots of the bride demonstrating her nastiness. We were fed. Blackmail? Hell yes ! Continue reading →

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Barbara Davis, Retired

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Dick Shanahan
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Update From Helaine

Posted on July 24, 2021 by webadmin

It has been quite awhile since I last reported on my Cancer journey. There was supposed to be a story on the radiation treatments that were to follow the chemo. I bought the creams and lotion. Dug out the most comfortable bras. But continued to do my research. Not just with Dr. Google but with a couple of support groups I found on Facebook. My concerns were my age, (I am the oldest member in one of those group,). I am very fair skinned, I will say that I can get a sunburn from 100 wt bulb, not true, but you understand. And it is the left boob that is involved, so close to my heart and I am also an a-fib patient. I read all the directions and tips. Did you know that a cabbage leaf makes a perfect bra liner? Keeps all the ointment and lotions on the boob and not your clothes.  But then I read from two different sources that radiation on seniors, 70yrs plus, had little or no benefits. That is when I decided to refuse it. One Dr. admitted it would not change my numbers, and my Primary Dr. was glad. Said there was no reason to put myself through that.
So it was on to an aromatase inhibitor.  That is an estrogen blocker pill that I will be on probably the rest of life. So far I have had little side effects but it is an accumulative thing and likely will get worse. That wont be fun, but that is not today.
Today is a good day, I have NED.
Those of you that read Facebook already know this but I wanted the rest of Timber Valley to know. While I am very happy with NED, it is not a new man in my life. NED is cancer speak for No Evidence of Disease.
My cancer team does not want to see me again until December. Then we will take another look. Prayers for continuing NED gratefully accepted.

Helaine

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Dog Workshop Thursday, July 29th

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Thom Hoch
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Don Housholder, Lot 149

Posted on July 7, 2021 by webadmin

Donald Housholder, a longtime resident of Timber Valley, passed away on July 4, 2021. He and his first wife Jean moved into Timber Valley in 1997. Jean passed away and he and Karen were married on April 8, 2016; they continued to live in Timber Valley Park.

Don was born in Springfield, Illinois and graduated from Bakersfield, CA High School. He was producer/director and film maker for several government agencies including the Air Force. He served under 3 different presidents and worked with several movie stars. Among them: Charlton Heston, Barbara Streisand, and John Wayne. He was an avid golfer and played with several park members.

A celebration of life will be held at the Free Methodist Church in Sutherlin, July 10 at 11 a.m., followed by a potluck. All are invited, bring a dish and join in the remembrance.

Don leaves one son, two step sons, 3 grandchildren and his wife Karen. Karen plans to remain in the park, living with her daughter.

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Life Changes

Posted on July 5, 2021 by webadmin

by Fred Prout

Our life can change in an instant. Large scale event like Covid-19, individual event like surgery, or anything in between. Many people have handled the Covid change constructively. Having free time and isolation can spur the creative process in ways that are hard to comprehend. Continue reading →

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AMBER ‘S SPACY GRANDMA

Posted on June 30, 2021 by webadmin

By Jackie Deal
They have to be related! Amber and Felicette! Their markings are identical: symmetrically marked black and white tuxedo cats. Felicette just has to be Amber’s great-great-great grandmother. Grandma Felicette was a stray cat from the Paris streets who was trained to be an astronaut. She is the first and only cat known to have survived a trip into space. Continue reading →

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Covid Emergency Cancelled by the Board – Normalcy Expands

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Thom Hoch

From the Governor of the State of Oregon:

On June 25, Governor Kate Brown signed an executive order that will eliminate Oregon’s County Risk Level framework and all remaining COVID-19 health and safety restrictions that have been issued under Oregon’s emergency statutes once 70% of Oregon’s adults residents are vaccinated against COVID-19 or by June 30 — whichever comes first. Continue reading →

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Does a bear ….?

Posted on June 26, 2021 by webadmin

Rita and I volunteered at Silver Falls State Park for three seasons. We loved it. Ann Maureen was the best boss we ever had and gave us all the fun things to do.

Our first job was to put jelly beans into plastic eggs for the Easter egg hunt. Continue reading →

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It’s Going to Get HOT!!

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Dick Shanahan

Saturday and Sunday are predicted to be 100 plus degrees! Some of us will be tempted to turn on two air conditioners. That is not a good idea as we will be stressing our electrical system as it is. When a distribution circuit breaker trips, several units will be without power for some time. We will have to call Randy in to reset them and he may have to wait for the breaker to cool before it can be reset. Remember, our Park rules allow only ONE air conditioner to be run at any one time. Continue reading →

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