Fire Danger Rating – Moderate
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800 S. State St.
Sutherlin, OR 97479Mon – Fri 9am to 12; 1pm to 5
Office: (541) 459-4465
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The purpose of the Timber Valley Website, (timbervalleyskp.com) is to inform members and visitors of pertinent Park news, events and items of interest. We will prioritize contributions from Members. We will, at all times, strive to be neutral in all affairs and promote unity and the well-being of all Park Members.In order to meet the expectations of Members, there are some topics that will not be posted:
- Items relating to politics and/or religion.
- Items of a personal nature or promoting personal benefit.
Sunshine Committee Representative
for June...Carolyn Pennington – Lot #201 – (928) 201-8963
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Recent Articles
- Movie Night June 12, 2025 June 7, 2025
- Timber Valley Support Group June 5, 2025
- Emergency Preparedness Meeting Tuesday June 10 @ 10am June 3, 2025
- TV Log June 1, 2025 June 1, 2025
- Yesterday’s Social Hour – Surprise Anniversary Celebration! May 31, 2025
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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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Emergency Response
Timber Valley emergency preparation is terrific. During the recent hot days, notices went out via Rainedout to let our residents know that the Clubhouse was available as a cooling center. Hummingbird Lane is a great street to live on. We care for each other, and here is an example of what I am referring to. During the 107 temperature, our Block Captain, Rachael Smithey, and Co-Captain, Dar Hoch, went to each site to see if the resident was okay and if anything was needed. They made sure everyone had the alert on their phone to receive alerts.
–Sharon Elliott #36
Update to Rules and Regulations – Watering of Grass Lawns on Member Lots
At the August 17, 2023 Open Board Meeting, the Board of Directors passed a motion to insert this paragraph into the Rules and Regulations.
Lot Maintenance:
4. Due to the increased cost of water and sewer absorbed from the City of Sutherlin, watering of grass lawns on Member Lots is prohibited. Other plants may be hand-watered as needed, but a hose may never be left running unattended.
Everyone’s understanding and cooperation is greatly appreciated!
Ad Hoc Electric Committee has First Meeting
by Jill Goldman
On Tuesday, August 22nd, nine of us (including the park manager) got together to discuss the electrical situation in the park and to brainstorm the best ways to address it. The problems we have with outages during hot weather, the right equipment to test the circuits to ensure the equipment is functioning properly, and how we can best educate the park members about limiting their usage when necessary are some of the areas discussed. Today was an organizational meeting, and we will be getting together next week with information gathered by individuals so we can create a plan.
School Supplies – It’s Time
John E. Budovec Memorial
John E. Budovec formerly of Lot #123 was born June 16, 1939 in Chicago. He was
married to Suzanne Taricco Budovec on March 9, 1963. He retired early at the age of
52 to travel throughout North America. John and Suzanne moved into Timber Valley
Park December 29,1999.They hung up the keys to their 1999 Safari in 2020 and placed
a destination 41 foot trailer on “our special corner lot overlooking the Clubhouse”. John
enjoyed working with the landscape committee when he was in the park. They are
responsible for the beautiful park brochure that is handed out to all visitors and renters.
They regretfully relinquished their lot in 2020 after John had a disabilitating stroke. John
passed on August 5,2023 in Upland, CA from a quick bout with pancreatic cancer. John
was “One of the good ones” and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Electrical Usage Tips
As we approach hot days (say ~90 degrees) at Timber Valley, our electrical usage has to be considered.
It’s not how much we use as how much we use at the same time.
Anything we can limit from 4PM to 7PM will really help.
1. One A/C at a time is the Timber Valley policy.
2. Switching off the electric option of our water heaters, and either leaving it off or using propane.
3. Using propane BBQs as much as possible.
4. Limit microwave usage.
5. Those with laundry washers/dryers please limit usage to non A/C times.
So, be creative. Your neighbors will thank you.
Your electrical committee.
IF YOU FIND A TRIPPED BREAKER, PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PANEL.
Jack & Jills Meeting
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Jacks & Jills Make-Up Meeting
Monday August 14
at 1 pm
in the Dining Room at the Clubhouse
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July Birthday & Anniversary Cake
to be served
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Blue Zones in the World
Social Hour Friday, August 11th, 3pm in the Clubhouse
Have you ever heard of the Blue Zones? These areas have been identified as places where
people live far longer than the global average. Those living in these zones suffer fewer health issues such as cancer, heart attacks, cancer, strokes, obesity, and dementia. Studies indicate the folks in the zones share certain lifestyle activities.
Blue zones include certain areas of the following countries, including Okinawa, Italy, Greece, Costa Rica, and in the United States, Loma Linda, California. The interesting thing is when the population of the zones was invaded by modernity, death rates increased at earlier ages.
Juliete Palenshus of the Thrive Umpqua will tell us about the formation of the second Blue Zone project in Oregon. She will let us know where to shop and identify restaurants that have blue zone-wise items on the menu.
Come and enjoy our fun, snacks and information.