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Sutherlin, OR 97479Mon – Fri 9am to 12; 1pm to 5
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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.Search This Website
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Free Live Music from Cleve Pomranky – Wednesday April 26 @ 5pm in the Clubhouse
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In Memoriam – Leanne Brady
The Park is saddened by the passing of Leanne Brady #72 on April 11, 2023 at 62 years old.
She and her husband, Pat, moved into Timber Valley on September 16, 2011. Leanne was known as the stepdaughter of long-time Timber Valley resident Dave McFadden.
She was the manufacturer of Popcorn shirts and recently, the baker and artist for her own company known as Artisan Cookies.
We extend our condolences to Pat and family.
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Hummingbird Feeding FAQs
Thanks to Trudy Carron for the reminder to clean and maintain our hummingbird feeders.
The National Audubon Society recommends using hot water or a weak vinegar solution, and to avoid using soap as the residue can be harmful.
Learn more at Hummingbird Feeding FAQs (National Audubon Society).
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Friday April 21 – Social Hour 3pm Speaker Update
Wayne Elsworth has been rescheduled for May 12th. Eric Moosman will give a speech about ethics in the workplace. Will be interesting even though we are not technically employed but work for the good of us.
—Sharon Elliott
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Pass Hope Along
By Fred Prout
The after church crowd has dwindled down to T Rex (fka Thomas King) and yours truly. Shirley Shewill comes over coffee pot in hand. T and I have been yakking about things in general. Particularly some of the Easter finery that was on display. I know T is not a religious person, but he’s one of the most spiritual souls on this good earth. “Frippery” he calls it in his most cynical way. “Getting all dolled and duded up makes you a better person? Bullies hit” he snorts. Continue reading
Social Hour Friday April 7 @ 3pm – Speaker Robert McKim, VP Manager of Umpqua Bank
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ocial Hour on Friday, April 7th at 3pm will feature Robert McKim, the new VP Manager of the Umpqua Bank.
Mr. McKim is a newcomer to Sutherlin and has said he is interested in learning about our park. I took him at his word and scheduled him to see our Park at Social Hour, and said that we may have questions regarding Umpqua and the banking business in general.
Why do big banks fail? Why did Umpqua just merge with another bank? Why has Umpqua had a large staff turnover in recent years? Is our money safe? Should we have questions about our banking activity, what are our prerogatives?
Come and hear him while socializing and learning about a community institution.
–Sharon Elliott
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Easter Breakfast/Brunch April 9th @ 9am-11am and 11am-1pm
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Volunteers Needed Thursday April 6th to Help Organize Clubhouse Kitchen
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Social Hour Friday March 31, 2023 @ 3pm – Sutherlin Police Department Representative
A representative of the Sutherlin Police Department will be the guest speaker at our get- together on Friday. This will be an opportunity to inquire about the overall safety of our community. As an officer what would their main concern be?
Being a community on the I-5 corridor, we can inquire about human trafficking and safety, safety, especially of our children. What do we need to watch for?
There have been new laws passed and pending especially as they pertain to gun safety. Is it a good idea for advanced-aged folks to carry firearms? How should guns in the home be stored? What happens if we shoot someone we believe is threatening our lives?
What do they spend the most time doing in their profession and lastly, how are they treated by the general population of Sutherlin and is there anything the SKPs can do to make their work easier?
Bring a snack to share. Don’t be left uninformed.
–Sharon Elliott
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Shen Yun Live Concert Clubhouse Stream Saturday March 25 5pm – 5:45pm
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Social Hour this Friday, March 24th at 3pm Featuring Eric Mooseman
Social Hour this Friday, March 24th at 3 pm will feature Eric Mooseman. Eric is an annual visitor and is #38 on the AWL. Eric is a great speaker but will not give a speech but educate us on a manner of physical fitness we can do in our homes.
Eric is certified in the use of Resistance Bands. He tells that he has used them for years and just look at him. He is the picture of health and fitness.
Let’s listen and see if this type of exercise is for us.
Sharon Elliott #36
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In Memoriam – Dolly
By Ruby Bonham
Although we remember the lost lives of our park members, there is another loss that we don’t usually share – the loss of a beloved pet. As I was working on this I read Fred’s loss of Kelly. On Friday, St Patrick’s Day my Dolly left to join her Daddy in the light.
Dolly was a street dog in Mexico. Ed met her is 2011. He came out of a little store with a pastry to be met by a gang of street dogs hovering around the exit. A little blond dog followed him to a bench and shared his pastry. He was hooked. He picked her up, fleas and all, and took her to the house where he as staying. She was low dog in the pack pecking order and bore a scar on her nose as evidence of that. Continue reading
Screaming Silence
By Fred Prout
They don’t make noise. You can walk in the door and not hear a thing.
Maybe you can feel a presence. But no sound. The footpads on the carpet are silent. You close the door and feel a gentle nudge. It makes you aware of a second heartbeat. An aura of unconditional love pervades the room. Not a sound. Just an overwhelming sense of togetherness. The silence interrupted by the occasional clinking of a pair of metal tags. “I’m here! I love you! Pet me”. You read, watch tv, go to bed. You don’t hear the breaths. The snores. You are aware of them and are comforted by them.
Sooner than you want, the dreaded day comes. The day to do the necessary. What’s right. No matter how painful. The right thing. If you are extremely fortunate, you have a loved one with you. To share the tears. The grief. To hold you. To be held. To accompany you home. So you don’t hear the silence. Alone.
But, fate, as it will, makes certain that you soon open that door. Alone. The silence screams. It is overpowering in its intensity. It roars. You can’t avoid it.
The room contains almost fifteen years of memories. Shared walks, trips, visits, love. The memories assail you. Screaming silently. The more you cared, the louder the screams of silence.
R.I.P Kelly. 4/15/08 -3/14/23. You brought happiness to all you met.
Janie Burke Funeral Service Friday March 17 @ 12noon, Valley View Cemetery
Janie’s service will be held Friday March 17 @ 12noon in the Valley View Cemetery, 683 Valley View Rd, Sutherlin, OR 97479
Her son Aaron invites all members of Timber Valley Park to attend.
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Squirrel Droppings: Diaper Rash or Mindful Movement Inbox
By Fred Prout
Random musings on the vagaries of life.
I understand that as you mature (a condition I resist with all my being) stuff happens to your body. In the past, I have recounted a few previous run ins with the medical community. It seems that when I was a child, maybe 3 or 4 , I started to go outside. In the sunshine. I can see by your nodding that you can tell where this is going. Continue reading
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Janie Burke, In Memoriam
Janie Burke, belter known in the park as “Purple” or “The Purple Lady”, passed away March 11, 2023. Janie moved into Timber Valley Feb. 2012 and left the park June of 2020. She was well known for her love of the color purple and for her cat, Fang, who she walked on a leash. Janie is survived by the son Aaron in Minnesota and her daughter Danielle.
Beverly Boykin, In Memoriam
Timber Valley Park lost a lovely and beloved lady March 11, 2023 when Beverly Boykin, lot#87 passed away. Beverly was born October 24, 1942 in Glendale, Ca. She attended school in Woodland Hills and Carmichael, Ca. and was in her second year of nursing school at Sacramento when she married George Boykin on Aug. 10, 1963.
In 1964 Beverly joined The Belles, an auxiliary of the Fire Department where George was Chief. She drove the Fire Truck and was involved with the Fire Department doings.
Beverly and George had honeymooned in a pick-up camper and thus began their many happy years of travelling and RVing. In 1983 they joined Escapees and until recently went on many of the Escapees HOPS. They joined Timber Valley in Feb. 10, 2015. Both of them played pokeno and bingo and Beverly recently retired as a board member when her health deteriorated. She was fighting cancer for just over one year and passed away with her family around her.
Beverly is survived by a large and loving family. Her two daughters, Jeannette Rodriquez and her children Jessica and Samantha; daughter Evelyn Anders, her children Christina, Amy and Robert and 5 great grandchildren. Most of them and their spouses have been with Beverly and George in her final hours. At their request there will be no memorial service but cards or phone messages are welcome .
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What’s Happening at Timber Valley Agenda Workshops and Board Meetings
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Water, Water, Water!
As many of you remember, we monitor the parks water use daily. We had a surprise for February 2023. In the previous 3 years, the February average daily water use has been between 4000 and 5300 gallons per day. In February 2023 the average daily water use was 8959 gallons per day. This is costly for the park, and our yearly dues. February 2023 also brought brutal weather, with many very cold nights. So, what can we do?
Please inspect your hoses, and fittings for any leaks. Hoses and washers do wear out, and
cause leaks. Also keep a watch for any unusual water running on our lots or drainage ditch. If you see something unusual, please report it to the office or Randy. Inspect, fix / replace your hoses, and hose washers as they need it. Please Do Not let the faucet run to prevent your water hose from freezing! PLEASE insulate your water hose, or use a “heated hose”.
Thank You,
Your water monitoring team: Thom Hoch, Marc Stalnaker, Gerry Vroomman, Rachael Smithey
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