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USDA personnel may be placing green “milk carton” traps or triangular delta traps in our area as part of an ongoing survey for the invasive spongy moth. These traps are designed to attract only male moths and are safe around people, pets, and wildlife. If you see a trap, please do not disturb it. Spongy moth caterpillars can damage hundreds of tree species, and early detection helps prevent their spread.
Learn more at https://www.oregon.gov/oda/ippm/survey-treatment/pages/spongy-moth.aspx
Click the image below to view a larger version and see examples of the traps used in the survey.
There is a collection bag in the mail room if you want to leave a card. He is returning to the Park.
Timber Valley was saddened by the passing of Loel Banta of Lot 143 on May 19, 2026. He was 81 years old.
Loel was born January 27, 1945 and was from Modesto, California. He served in the Navy from 1966 to 1968 and was a Viet Nam Vet.
Loel met his future wife, Cindy in Mojave, California. She worked setting up a Pioneer Chicken and he was with the opening team to set up the new business. They were married May 31, 1987.
Loel started his own pressure washing business, working for local businesses.
They started RVing in 2008 in a 5th wheel. They work/camped at Campgrounds,State Parks and even harvested sugar beets and sold Christmas trees. Loel especially loved the Grand Canyon and the Grand Tetons. Cindy’s long time friend, Karen Cohen now of Lot 13 told them about Timber Valley and both couples got on the waiting list. Loel and Cindy got their lot on November 13, 2023.
Loel is survived by his wife Cindy, Son Kevin Abbey of Colorado, daughter Jennifer and two step daughters, Dawn Thompson of San Marcos, California and Mindy Eaves of Pawnee, Oklahoma. Cindy will remain in the park.
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