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Summary of COVID-19 Restrictions and Guidelines for Timber Valley:
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Recent Articles
- Review Proposed By-Law Changes in the Clubhouse Until May 16
- May 2021 Pavement Project: Latest Updates
- On Water… Too Much and Not Enough
- Emergency Preparedness Meeting – CANCELLED – Tuesday, May 11
- Notice: Paving and Slurry Coating Project will Start May 5
- Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
- MORNING ROUTINE
- IN MEMORIAM, CONNIE LANKFORD
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800 S. State St.
Sutherlin, OR 97479Mon – Fri 9am to 12; 1pm to 5
Office: (541) 459-4465
email: office@timbervalleyskp.comAbout Us
The Timber Valley SKP RV Park is a 206 unit 55+ RV Co-op affiliated with the Escapees RV Club. Each member of the co-op holds a lifetime lease on a large RV lot. When a member is not in the park, that lot can be put into the rental pool so that visiting Escapees members may rent an available lot by the day, week, or month.Sunshine Committee Representative
Linda Essex; Lot 13 954-536-9842
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Emergency Action Plan (July 2019)
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Author Archives: Jackie Deal
MORNING ROUTINE
BC: before cat (Amber is her name). Flop out of bed, stagger to kitchen. Make coffee. Open blinds. Sit with coffee and enjoy view. Stagger back to bedroom, get dressed. Search refrig’ for breakfast items. Time elapsed: 20 minutes. AD: … Continue reading
IN MEMORIAM, CONNIE LANKFORD
Life is fleeting. And oh, so fragile. Connie Lankford passed away in her sleep April 24, 2021. Friday I talked with her on the phone for 30 minutes: she sounded fine, happy, looking forward to being “home” to Timber Valley. … Continue reading
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IN MEMORIAM, JERDIS LARSON
“He will be missed”. Jerdis Ray Larson will be missed not only by family but by his many friends in Timber Valley R.V. Park. Jerdis and Joan moved into Timber Valley in 1991 after retiring and beginning to travel full-time … Continue reading
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Ailurophile
by Jackie Deal Yep, I’m an “ailurophile. Don’t call 911 and it’s okay, I’m not contagious. An ailurophile is a cat lover. I’m unemotional, pragmatic, blah, blah, blah; no way could I fall in love with a cat. But there … Continue reading
Into Each Life
By Jackie Deal I’ve been had! Shiny black hair, beautiful golden eyes. And a sparkling white tuxedo. Love and spunk in one adorable package. Yes, I have a cat…no, wait a minute. The cat has me! Amber, that’s her name, … Continue reading
In Memoriam, Gene Fisher
IN MEMORIAM, GENE FISHER When Timber Valley RV Park’s flag dipped in honor of Gene Fisher’s passing on March 2, 2021, it signified the loss of an important, vital member of our community. Gene was an integral part of many … Continue reading
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Carol Rigdon; Lot 124
IN MEMORIAM, Carol Rigdon Timber Valley SKP’s flag flew at half-mast for Carol Rigdon who passed away February 25, 2021. She is survived by her husband, LeeRoy, 6 children, 20 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Carol and LeeRoy became residents … Continue reading
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In Memoriam, Frank Occhiuto
It is rather a strange name and when Timber Valley neighbors had trouble pronouncing Frank and Marion’s last name, one of them would say, “It’s easy! Just think of cute toes.” And the other would add, “Oh, cute toes!” Frank … Continue reading
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BLAME IT ON THE ALGORITHM
Get the Covid vaccination? Where? When? How? Questions and no answers. Well, you can blame it on the algorithm says “The New York Times”. I admit I had to look up algorithm to be sure I knew what it meant: … Continue reading
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FEBRUARY HOLIDAYS
February is sort of a blah month. Winter excitement has grown old and spring isn’t about to spring and so here we are. Bur did you know? There are some really neat holidays in February? Come on, let’s take a … Continue reading
DOUGLAS COUNTY COVID VACCINATIONS
“Still waiting in the wings for their shots are the county’s seniors, “says the Roseburg News Review. (Tell us something we didn’t know!) The first group of seniors, those 80 and older, don’t become eligible until Feb. 7. Douglas County … Continue reading
A Scientific Quarantine Project
A SCIENTIFIC QUARANTINE PROJECT By Jackie Deal Quarantining does strange things to the brain. Especially if you’re a well-organized, scientifically- oriented, analytical thinker. (Not anybody I know!) My brain was turning to mush; I needed something “scientific” to occupy it. … Continue reading
Just Another Shot in the Arm
Whoopee! I got my corona virus vaccination! NO pain. NO bad symptoms: i.e. headache, nausea, weakness, lethargy. None of ‘em. I’m scheduled for my second shot in February. Now those of you who wish you could get the shot; let … Continue reading
BARBARA’S LEAVING US
Who? Where? When? How?? I dunno. “Ask Barbara.” For 16 ½ years Barbara has been the go-to for all information, the glue that holds Timber Valley SKP Park together. And now she’s leaving us! By the way, did you know … Continue reading
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Christmas Thoughts
by Jackie Deal While a few Christmas lights still twinkle and the Christmas dinner pounds abound, let’s think of Christmas Past. I remember three kinds of Christmases; perhaps you’ll remember them too. There’s the Minnesota Christmas: COLD,Cold cold. The Oregon … Continue reading
IN MEMORIUM, JAYNE HICKMAN
Jayne Hickman passed away Dec. 18, 2020 after a 17 month illness. Jayne and Les moved into the park in 2017 and Les says that he met “wonderful people” here in Timber Valley who helped him care for Jayne in … Continue reading
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TWO CHOICES?
Two Covid 19 vaccines? You mean we get a choice? Nope, not really. Yes, two vaccines have been approved but we better be happy to have one or the other and don’t get choosy. Let’s take a look at how … Continue reading
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SCAM ALERT
SCAM! SCAM! SCAM! Yes, it’s already started: scams about the Covid vaccine. Don’t be fooled. The following info’ appeared in the “Desert Messenger”, Quartzsite, Arizona’s newspaper. 1. Be suspicious if told you must pay. Likely either the shots will be … Continue reading
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Covid – Count the Days – 2; 5-6; 14
With Covid-19, the key numbers are two days, five to six days, and 14 days. (The following information was taken from “Healthcare” by Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor). Two Days, the Latent period: This is the period of time between … Continue reading
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PUTTING THE MERRY IN MERRY CHRISTMAS
It had to have started sometime, somewhere, by someone. But it seems to be one of those mysteries shrouded in time. Nobody remembers when The SKP Park’s involvement with “Toys for Joy” and the Fire Department started. Norm Sherman, one … Continue reading