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800 S. State St.
Sutherlin, OR 97479Winter Hours
Mon – Fri 9am to 12noon; 12:30pm to 4:30pm
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:
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for January...Peggy Russell - Lot #11 - (541) 315-5644
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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.Categories
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Larry Hultin (lot 37), In Memoriam
The Timber Valley community was saddened to learn of the passing of member Larry Hultin, lot 37. Larry passed away on Nov. 26, 2022, in California. He suffered a stroke on October 7 and was hospitalized first at Oregon University Hospital, then in Fresno, CA.
Larry was born in St. Paul, MN. in 1938. When he was about eleven years old his family moved to the Los Angeles area. He worked several jobs ending up selling farm machinery. Larry moved into Timber Valley on July 11, 2006. He was an outdoorsman and fisherman. He was also a talented musician and played in the park with Larry Barry and the late Ed Bonham. He is survived by his companion Faith Hardin, daughter Robin and son Donn.
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Chuck Cowles (Lot 130), In Memoriam
The Timber Valley Community is saddened by the news of the recent death of Chuck Cowles. He died November 21, 2022. Charles “Chuck” Cowles and his wife Lillian moved into Timber Valley on October 24, 2002. Lillian passed away on July 30, 2006. Chuck will be remembered as the “coffee man” in early years, making coffee for almost every event. Chuck took part in numerous park functions. He was part of the “sound crew” helping with microphones when needed.
Chuck was born in Steubenville, Ohio, and moved to California with his family when he was 12 years old. He went into the navy at age 17 and served 4 years. Chuck was an electrician which may explain why he was so insistent that the clubhouse lights not be left on at night!
According to his sister Bev Spain, Chuck suffered from a bowel blockage and never recovered from the surgery. He moved from the hospital into Curry Manor in Roseburg and died five days later.
He is survived by his sister, Beverly Spain of Vallejo, CA a son, Charles, Jr., and a stepson John Bowman.
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Mary Woodell (Lot 35), In Memoriam
The Timber Valley Community is saddened by the recent news of the death of past member Mary Woodell. She died November 19, 2022. Mary and Robert Woodell moved into Timber Valley (lot #35) on April 18, 2003. Robert passed away on January 5, 2009. Mary will be remembered as a quiet, shy lady who enjoyed lunches with her friends at McDonalds. Mary moved with Jaye Brame, (lot 28) into Linus Oaks in April 2020.
She is survived by a son, Roger Woodell of Gresham, OR., and a daughter, Roberta Adlard of Ridgefield, WA.
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A Thanksgiving Story
By Fred Prout
John Tucker died.
Outside of Ratcheds, it’s not news. You didn’t know him, why should you care?
But John Tucker’s life had meaning. As do all lives. The community of Ratcheds loved John Tucker. And it went both ways. John Tucker found us by accident and stayed with us for over thirty years. Before telling John Tucker’s story, a word or two about community as that’s half the story. Continue reading
Please Help… “Toys for Joy” bring smiles to kids faces
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Agenda Workshop
The Board of Directors has changed the Agenda Meeting to an Agenda Workshop held one week before the Board meeting. This is designed to encourage park members to have more significant input while making Board Meetings more efficient. The workshop is meant to be a sounding board where park members can express concerns and discuss the pros and cons of an issue. This will allow board members to gain an idea of what park members see as important.
The Agenda Workshop is the time and place to tell the board 1) If there will be a committee report and/or a report from ad-hoc committees; 2) If park members have a concern they want to be reviewed by the Board. The Board will use this information to set the agenda for the Board meeting. It is hoped that all members will share in the operation of the park through participation. The Board welcomes your ideas, concerns, and offering of solutions.
The last couple of Board meetings each lasted close to 3 hours. Let’s work together to minimize this in the future by sharing at the Agenda Workshop and supporting the Board’s process during their meeting,
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Squirrel Droppings / Pumping Irony
By Fred Prout
As many of you know, the light of my life for most of a half century was legally blind. So I am not totally ignorant of the problems and how to get around them as best you can. The other day, a new resident of The Home for Senior Delinquents, mentioned that she couldn’t see her phone. We can all thank her as that inspired this story.
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Technical Help and Guidance for Phones, Tablets, and Computers
We all struggle to improve our ability to communicate. These days, that usually means utilizing a cell phone, tablet, or computer. Using these new-fangled devices can be frustrating at times. And sometimes the problems we’re having can be easily fixed. Sometimes.
Some of us in the Park would like to offer assistance to members with technical issues you may be having with your smartphone, tablet, or computer. This might entail connecting to our WIFI system, getting the Park calendar on your smartphone, or any number of other issues that crop up with these devices.
The idea here is to connect a member with a problem with another member who MAY have a solution. It’s a radical idea… using the idea of “community”… to provide a forum for members to help members.
In order to get started and organize this effort, please send an email to the address at the bottom of this message. Make sure your name, lot number, and a good description of what you’d like help with. We’ll get back to you.
help@timbervalleyskp.com For assistance with technical issues.
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The Clubhouse Bell
In September 1992 when Frank and Cathey Johnson #15 came into the Park the bell was an important part of the Park. The bell rang about 30 minutes before meetings. The Board, Jacks and Jills, or Memorials. Anytime members needed “to get together”.
The Bell was disabled because kids would come in a night and ring the bell then run away into the woods before anyone could catch them. The goal is to have the bell working again.
This will be discussed at the October 20, 2022, Board Meeting. Let us know what you think.
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