| We went out for lunch........ The appetizer was a collection of crunchy bites and pita chips with a mango salsa. For the soup course, we had our choice of a hearty beef with vegetables or a Chunky Chicken Noodle. The main course was both roast beef and meatballs with a dipping sauce. These were served with side dishes of egg rolls, pot stickers, and butternut squash lasagna. For dessert there was a fruit drink that promised more energy and some Greek yogurt with strawberry preserves. The dishes were all freshly prepared and the service was quick. The staff was professional and polite. We have heard that you can expect the same service almost any time, though the menu changes from day to day. When we finished our lunch we grabbed a case of paper towels and left Costco. |
| Sutherlin Senior Center |
Take some time to check out the Sutherlin Senior center. Timber
Valley's own Ketty Sorrenson is Senior Vice President there
and she can answer all of your questions. Their recently
remodeled facility provides the space for their many activities.
There is a large pool room with daily play and Monday
tournaments. They have a room just for the wood carvers.
There is line dancing, Bingo, Pinochle, and Red Hat meetings.
They even have 3 Wii machines.
Maxine's Boutique is a tiny thrift shop right in the center of the
building with all proceeds going to support the center. The
center receives no federal funding and must support itself with
fund raisers and donations.
Many turn out for their 3 times a week lunch; just a $3 donation
will get you lunch on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The once
a month meat loaf is their most popular. At that lunch they have
a 50/50 drawing with half of the proceeds to the winner and half
to buy coffee supplies.
You won't find any seniors quietly rocking the time away there.
They are a bright, active bunch that have great pride in their
center and would love to welcome you.
Valley's own Ketty Sorrenson is Senior Vice President there
and she can answer all of your questions. Their recently
remodeled facility provides the space for their many activities.
There is a large pool room with daily play and Monday
tournaments. They have a room just for the wood carvers.
There is line dancing, Bingo, Pinochle, and Red Hat meetings.
They even have 3 Wii machines.
Maxine's Boutique is a tiny thrift shop right in the center of the
building with all proceeds going to support the center. The
center receives no federal funding and must support itself with
fund raisers and donations.
Many turn out for their 3 times a week lunch; just a $3 donation
will get you lunch on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The once
a month meat loaf is their most popular. At that lunch they have
a 50/50 drawing with half of the proceeds to the winner and half
to buy coffee supplies.
You won't find any seniors quietly rocking the time away there.
They are a bright, active bunch that have great pride in their
center and would love to welcome you.
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| A beautiful Victorian house in Drain Oregon |
photo by Sue Eytalis
Rochester Covered Bridge photo by Sue Eytalis
| Happening in Seven Feathers |
| Happening in Sutherlin |
Dial A Ride is looking for some volunteers to
dispatch or drive. Dial-A-Ride is an important
resource for citizens who need transportation
to appointments and shopping and who not
able to drive themselves. There is no set fee
for transportation but donations are accepted.
Dial-A-Ride serves the Sutherlin-Oakland area.
The work is not hard. Shifts are only 4 hours
long and they will train you. These are our
neighbors and they need our help.
More info: Call the police department
| Dial-A-Ride Needs Your Help |
Mildred Kanipe Memorial Park is located
8 miles northeast of Oakland, Oregon at
16513 Elkhead Road.
In 1983, Mildred Kanipe, a colorful woman
farmer passed away, and left her beloved
ranch to the public as a county park. Mildred’s
gift included almost 1,100 acres of land
consisting of pastures, creeks, rolling hills,
orchards and forests. Historical structures
include a turn-of-the-century schoolhouse, a
farmhouse, and outbuildings. She wished the
buildings to be preserved, a ranch museum
developed, equestrian trails to be available
and the land was to remain an animal refuge,
the land and plants preserved.
| Checkout their website at mildrekanipepark.org |
| Mildred Kanipe Park |
photos byTom Binninger
| SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO & RESORT Now offering FREE bus Service SUTHERLIN to Seven Feathers From: Microtel Inn, 1400 Hospitality Place East back parking lot on Hotel side Monday Nights Bus departs: Sutherlin @ 3:50 pm Arrives: Seven Feathers @ 4:30 pm Departs: Seven Feathers @ 10:30 pm Returns Sutherlin @ 11.pm Tueday and Friday Days Bus departs Sutherlin @ 9:30am Arrives Seven Feathers @ 10:10am Depart Seven Feathers @ 3:30 pm Returns to Sutherlin @ 4pm You MUST call to ensure ride 1 800 442 4106 If you fail to call the bus will NOT stop in Sutherlin |
When you visit Sutherlin you are invited to stop
by the Visitor's Information Center, where they
will be happy to assist you in any way they can
by providing local information, maps, and
pamphlets. They are located just 2 blocks off I-5,
at exit 136, on the east side of the freeway at
1310 W. Central Avenue. Look for the little log
cabin! They have lots of wonderful information
on Sutherlin, Douglas County, and the
surrounding areas.
| SUTHERLIN VISITOR'S CENTER |
Remember our Sutherlin Neighbors
The Food Banks have been having a hard
time keeping up with the needs of the
community and our Sutherlin children need
school supplies. Please put your donations
in the boxes in the Club House
The Food Banks have been having a hard
time keeping up with the needs of the
community and our Sutherlin children need
school supplies. Please put your donations
in the boxes in the Club House
Don’t let the winter weather get you down -
some of the best animal viewing at Wildlife
Safari is in the winter months. With cooler
temperatures animals are more active and
this presents great photo opportunities. So
bring your camera and we’ll be seeing you
on the savannah!
some of the best animal viewing at Wildlife
Safari is in the winter months. With cooler
temperatures animals are more active and
this presents great photo opportunities. So
bring your camera and we’ll be seeing you
on the savannah!
| PO Box 1600 1790 Safari Road Winston, OR 97496 (541) 679-6761 Fax: (541) 679-1148 From Sutherlin—Interstate 5. Take I-5 Exit 119 West on Hwy 42/N 99 towards Winston. Right on Lookingglass Road and follow the signs on the right. |
by Helaine
The recent extreme rains have filled the Cooper Creek
reservoir beyond usual capacity. The spillways are
designed to channel the excess water away from the dam,
relieving the pressure on the dam
In the summer and fall the spillways are usually dry and
empty but they are essential in the protection of the dam and
Timber Valley.
reservoir beyond usual capacity. The spillways are
designed to channel the excess water away from the dam,
relieving the pressure on the dam
In the summer and fall the spillways are usually dry and
empty but they are essential in the protection of the dam and
Timber Valley.
| It's Raining, It's Pouring, |
