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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The Ugly Orange Mug

by Fred Prout

I hope everyone involved in this story is reading it.
Well, actually, I hope everyone is reading it.

I am looking at what is, arguably, the ugliest mug around. No, I’m not looking in the mirror. I’m looking at a mug of a muddy orange color that does not exist on any color chart. It was bought in a dollar store and would probably qualify for a 50% off sign had we not bought it. Continue reading

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Ruth Doss, Lot 157; Original Member

The number of Timber Valleys’ pioneer members is slowly dwindling. Ruth Doss, an original member, passed on October 4, 2021. Back in 1990, Ruth and her husband, David, were camping on the Oregon coast when a fellow camper told them about the park in Sutherlin that he was helping to build. They drove over, joined Escapees, and moved into the park on Sept. 3, 1990. They got the lot they wanted, # 157, and never changed lots. David passed away in 2009 and Ruth remained on lot 157. Continue reading

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Wayward Tool

Attention: We need your help, a floor jack was borrowed from the shop at least a couple of weeks and it hasn’t showed up yet. Please if you see a yellow floor jack lying around please return it to the Shop. It is greatly missed. Rockey Shanahan #62

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Just a Minute

A famous philosopher, L. Peter Berra, once said, ” When you get to a fork in the road, take it. ” Rita and I followed that dictum for most of our lives together. Invariably, we chose well. Each fork leads to different paths which have many forks, which lead to…well, you get it. Continue reading

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THE CAT CARRIER

By Jackie Deal

It’s a cat carrier, lets’ call it a “cat taxi”. Maybe Amber will like it better; right now she is highly suspicious. Really, it’s probably all my fault. I bought a cheap “Pet Taxi “at the thrift store and set it in the middle of the floor to let Amber get used to it. She ignored it. So I put some of her dearly beloved treats in it and left it. It was a side-opener and she cautiously reached in for the treats. Only her little black rump protruded and I thought I had it made. Continue reading

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Cheerios, Ice Cream, and Hershey Bars

Or a thoughtful lesson in economics.

Now, before I get too deep in this arcane subject, a brief glimpse into my qualifications. I do not possess a P.H.D in economics. Nor a M.S . My main qualification is B.S. Lots of it. There, I said it before you could. Continue reading

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