Bingo Starts (again) on Wednesday, November 3

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WHY

by Ruby Bonham

Sometimes I feel like a four-year-old again with my endless “whys”. Most of them are unanswered but I hold out hope that one day I will understand. As a young girl, I didn’t pray for things, instead, I asked for wisdom. I wanted to grow up to be a philosopher. I was fascinated by Diogenes who searched with a lantern looking for an honest man. Continue reading

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In Memoriam, Bob Akers, Lot 19

IN MEMORIAM BOB AKERS

Robert “Bob” Akers passed away on October 17, 2021. Bob and his wife Mary moved into Timber Valley RV Park on October 1, 2001. He was well known for his cooking ability and was an active participant in the Men’s Cooking Group where he was famous for his Pinto Beans.

Bob was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, and joined the Air Force at the age of 17. He served for 28 years and was in the Korean War as a refueling boom operator on the KC135s. His wife, Mary was an Air Force colonel. They had no children. After Bob retired from the Air Force they traveled the United States for about 25 years. In 2011 he bought a home in Tennessee and then “snow birded” between Tennessee and Oregon. Mary passed away on January 8, 2011. Continue reading

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Open Board Meeting “Streaming” Test

The communications committee has been experimenting with “streaming” our Open Board Meetings.  This means, if you have the link, you can watch the meeting in near real-time on your computer or smartphone.  In addition, the video is also available for replay later.

If you’d like to view today’s board meeting, go to the Member’s Only Page and look for the link to the meeting.  It’s near the top.  We apologize for the audio portion of the recording, which is NOT great.  You’ll have to turn up the volume to hear it properly. This project is still a work in process and we’re working to improve.

However, we’d like to hear from you.  What do you think about this?  Will you use it? How was the quality?  This particular video is about 1.5 hours — so grab some popcorn and enjoy.

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Ditches – A Reminder from PCM

As we approach the (much needed) rainy season, please check the ditches in front of your lot and make sure excessive gravel and leaves are removed, and not blocking water from freely flowing.

Thank You.

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“A Hard, Hard Rain”

by Fred Prout

Bob Dylan was a prolific songwriter. He was a major influence on the folk music scene. And maybe on some of our lives. The fact that he really couldn’t sing does not diminish his work. If you know the music to “A Hard Hard Rain”, try to hear it with the following adaptation: Continue reading

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Patricia “Pam” Bowen, Lot #193

We’ve just learned of the death of Pam Bowen, Lot #193 in July 2021.. She and her husband, Sid moved into Timber Valley on February 8, 2008. Sid preceded her in death on February 24, 2020. She has a son residing in Phoenix, AZ. Pam and Sid had been avid yard sale hunters until a deep depression in more recent years kept Pam away from activities. They are missed by their close friends and neighbors.

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Just Some News and Updates

Once in a while, I feel a need to pass along a collection of various news and/or updates to our Timber Valley community.  So, here goes… Continue reading

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Donation Provides Additional Titles to our DVD Library

As Winter approaches and daylight is in short supply, not much can beat a good movie to help pass the time during those chilly and rainy nights. A recent contribution of about 400 additional DVDs has been recently donated to our Timber Valley Library to provide an expanded selection of titles for your viewing pleasure. Our own Dennis Hellawell (lot #66) is the benefactor.

At this time, everything is in place and the system should work like this:  There are two volumes of DVDs you can page through to make your selection. Because these DVDs are not in individual jewel cases, place your selection in a provided protective sleeve. Then log your selection on the provided sign-out sheet with a provided pen. Please take good care of the discs while you have them and cycle them back to the Library within 2 weeks please. Of course, log them back in when they’re returned.

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Emergency Preparedness Committee Tues., Oct 12, Meeting Cancelled -AND- Aviva Health Drive-Thru Covid Testing

Two things:

1. There will be NO Emergency Preparedness Committee Meeting on Tuesday, October 12.

2. Drive Thru Covid 19 Testing Update

Now that the Cow Creek Health Center is no longer providing Drive Thru Covid testing, you might want to check out Aviva Health’s Drive-Thru Covid 19 testing near Costco (across from the gas station, near the Verizon store) at NE Stephens and Kenneth Ford Drive in Roseburg.

The woman at the drive-thru tent said they were open Monday – Friday. I believe she said 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. I am taking a friend on Monday, so I’ll check out the exact time.

The woman also said that you do not have to be a member of Aviva Health to get tested. There appears to be a cost if you need the results the same day. A note attached to the sign states: “If you require same-day documentation of a negative test, you must pay the $60 Rapid BINAX testing fee.  A PCR test for travel or other non-medical reasons is $35.”

This notice will be updated, if new information becomes available.

Aviva Health
150 NE Kenneth Ford Drive
Roseburg, Oregon 97470

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