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Not Just a Blue Ribbon!

BEST IN DIVISION AND BEST IN SHOW By Jackie Deal Not just a blue ribbon (tho’ those are nice.) but a “Best In Division” and a “Best In Show” at the Oregon State Fair! Val Knowles explains, “My division was … Continue reading

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Congratulations Valerie!

Our Valerie Knowles is a winner, and apparently the judges at the Oregon State Fair think so, too! Here she is with her handspun Egyptian cotton knitted vest, taking not only a First Place ribbon, but a Best of Division … Continue reading

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Timber Valley Blood Donors — Thank you, great job

On Thursday, July 11, Timber Valley SKP RV Park hosted its first member Blood Drive. A team of five from the American Red Cross arrived before 9 a.m. to set up a donor center in the Clubhouse. After signing in … Continue reading

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Helen and Gene Schrader Celebrate 65 Years Together

Big Congratulations are in order for Gene and Helen Schrader, lot 70, who celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary this past Sunday, June 23rd. This energetic and talented couple has been an integral part of Timber Valley for many years.  If … Continue reading

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Remembering Beverly Van Westen, #182

Beverly Van Westen passed on Thursday evening June 13, 2019. She and her husband, David, lot #182, made Timber Valley their homebase in July 2018. A little more than 17 years ago, David and Beverly met at a West Coast … Continue reading

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Board Meeting on Thursday, June 20

from the desk of Helaine… Don’t forget the monthly open board meeting, Thursday, June 20, at 9 am.  Among the agenda items are: A report from the Emergency Preparedness group on research into alternate power for emergency use. Also the … Continue reading

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Jim (Gale) and Martha Brown – New Members on Lot 75

On May 29 new Members Jim (Gale) & Martha Brown were given their orientation by the Membership Committee.  They are on lot 75 and are eager to be involved. So please welcome them to Timber Valley… the best little RV … Continue reading

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As a senior I often feel like a carnival doll, sitting on a shelf…

from Helaine’s writing desk… As a senior I often feel like a carnival doll, sitting on a shelf as the Scammers and Con Artists toss their pitches at me hoping to knock me down. Today when I opened the computer … Continue reading

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Communication within Timber Valley during Emergencies

On March 7, Timber Valley’s Emergency Preparedness Committee asked the Communications Committee to come up with a plan for handling emergency communications in the future. Marc Stalnaker agreed to chair an emergency communications sub-committee and called for a meeting of … Continue reading

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A Recap for the Record… and for Those Not in the Park

Heavy wet snow storms dumped on the Umpqua Valley this past week, not only making travel extremely difficult, but taking down power lines by fallen trees, limbs and breaking power poles throughout the Umpqua Valley and other parts of Oregon. … Continue reading

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