Face Doesn’t Match

Posted on August 15, 2021 by webadmin

by Fred Prout

Rita and I were slow to embrace high tech. We, like many of you, were Luddites. Progress? Who needs it. Of course, all the gadgets on our vehicles were there, so, might as well use them. Satellite radio for five bucks a month when we were traveling? Sure. Good deal. Listen to “our music “.

Cell phones became a must because we couldn’t find a long enough cord to reach the motor home when we did two hundred miles a day. A couple of times stuff happened on the road. So, a necessity. Good old basic flip phones were certainly good enough. Who needed more? Continue reading →

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Covid Crisis Worsens Again; Masks Are Back

Posted on August 13, 2021 by webadmin

From a statement made by Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg dated Thursday, August 12, 2021:

Mercy is operating at near capacity with significantly strained resources. While we continue to balance outpatient surgical cases with our normal acute practices, the dramatic increase in COVID rates at the community level, has translated into an enormous rise in Emergency Department utilization, and a high volume of infected unvaccinated patients being admitted to the hospital for intensive treatment. Continue reading →

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JUST $1,000 MORE PER YEAR

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Jackie Deal

By Jackie Deal

HELP!  It’s desperate!   You!  Me!  Everybody!  “They” might, yes, “They” might raise our Annual Maintenance Fees by hundreds! Now, stop! “Might” means maybe but not carved in stone. However, a raise in fees is ONE way to solve the dilemma we face.  And, honestly, it is being discussed. Continue reading →

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U-Turns

Posted on August 8, 2021 by webadmin

by Fred Prout

U-turns are done when you suddenly realize you screwed up big time. You are in the middle of an “Oh S*$t” moment and need to change course quickly. Very quickly. We’ve all had them, we’ve all survived them and we all remember them.

Rita and I made many great friends in our travels and we treasure each and every one of you. This story is told because one of those wonderful people can use a lift. So… an adventure with Mikey and Edith. Continue reading →

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Chapter 9 Breakfast August 11

Posted on August 7, 2021 by webadmin

Monthly Chapter 9 Breakfast, Creekside restaurant, Wednesday, Aug. 11, 8:30.

Please sign up at clubhouse.

submitted by Betty Bush, Chapter 9 President

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Potheads Returns

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Dick Shanahan

Here’s the latest! Great news! By popular request.

Many of you have been asking about the return of the PotHeads group. Here it is. As of August 17th, the PotHeads will return. We will be meeting monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at 1:30 in the dining room.

This group was started 2 years ago, before COVID, and was very popular. It was created to be a support group for those who had an instant pot and used it; those who were thinking about getting an instant pot and those who still had theirs in the box and just wanted to learn more.

Some of you will remember the samples of chocolate covered peanuts which used the slow cooker part of the instant pot. Or maybe you’ll remember Gene Stalnaker’s hamburger stroganoff that he made and was sampled. Both were big hits. Well, there wasn’t any left to take home.

Mark your calendar, reserve the time and come join us. Bring your favorite recipe or samples are gratefully accepted. See you there!

Questions call or text Joy Stalnaker at 541 343-8283

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Blackberries galore!

Posted on August 5, 2021 by webadmin

The Landscape Committee members were hard at work on Friday morning clearing out the stingers in the blackberry vines to make it easier and safer for you to pick those yummy berries. Thank our volunteers when you see them. You will be able to identify those wonderful, dedicated workers by their battle scars and poison oak rashes.

Note: The berries are beautiful and ripening very fast. With the heat and lack of water the berries may not last as long as a normal berry season, so don’t wait too long.

Remember, the early bird gets the ‘berries’. Or something like that.

Submitted by Vicky Mount, #186

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Cancer Support Group Starting Up at Timber Valley

Posted on August 4, 2021 by webadmin

There are many people in the park who have been faced with CANCER – either their own or perhaps their partner’s or child’s. The journey is a challenging one under the best of circumstances so Shirley Smedley and Jill Goldman are organizing a Cancer Support Group.

Whether you are currently facing the challenge or have a history to share – you will make a difference. Please join us Friday, August 6th at 10am at Site #9 on Creekside (Shirley & Ken Smedley) for our first meeting when we will develop a plan for when, where and how. Hope to see you there. Questions – Jill #42 (815-218-6178 / 1ccipuprzr@gmail.com) or Shirley #9 (805-298-2487)

Thanks,
Jill

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Sutherlin Water Restrictions Relaxed

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Thom Hoch

For the past week or so, City of Sutherlin has asked us to reduce our water usage while they did some repairs to a water treatment plant.  Timber Valley really did our part.  For the last week we were able to reduce our water usage by 25% or more.  We believe a good portion of that reduction was from reduced irrigation around the Park.

Now that the repairs have been made, the restrictions have been reduced.  Because we’re in the worst drought in recorded history, they are still asking everyone to voluntarily keep water use to a minimum.  So, for example, while you can wash your cars and rigs again, just be smart about it.  Use a self-closing nozzle and maybe extend the time between washings.  And, perhaps, some of your plantings could get by just fine with a reduced watering schedule. Thanks Everyone.

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Finance Committee Wants You

Posted on August 2, 2021 by webadmin

Finance Committee Wants You!

Can you add 2+2 and come up with an answer other than 5? If so, we have openings!

The Finance Committee is looking for additional members with financial skills and/or creativity to contribute to the Park’s budget deliberations and financial processes. We have an organizational meeting on Wed., Aug. 4th at 10am in the Card Room. Come join the second most fun committee in the Park!

Gerry Vroomman

Treasurer & Board Liaison

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