by Sharon Elliot, lot 36
A really interesting real story.
Yesterday I received a call from an 805 area code with the name of Kylie. I did not recognize the caller and ignored it. Later seeing she had left a voicemail and my phone informed me that the voicemail was 51 seconds long. My thought was that this is going to be “blank” or the largest sales pitch to date. As I listened to it, I was mesmerized and I called Kylie back. Continue reading
Wayne and Donna moved into Timber Valley in 2011 after being on the waiting list for six years. Wayne passed away on April 6, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. Wayne was born on August 21, 1941, in El Paso, Texas when his parents were on the way to California. He grew up in Richmond, California, and joined the Navy after high school. He worked on hospital equipment in several places including Eureka, Tahoe, and Placerville.
Donna and Wayne married in 1966 and were married for 53 years. They were enthusiastic sprint car race fans and traveled to many races often staying in their RVs. They started RVing in 1968 and Donna says,” we started little and went to bigger and bigger” RVs. Until about 5 years ago they “snowbirded” to Arizona. Continue reading
by Fred Prout
Now that the weather is getting a bit toasty inland, tourists are visiting en masse. Rental houses and motels are chock full of visitors. Local merchants are opening extra hours to accommodate them. Great to see. Now for the latest news.
First of all, I am glad to report that Ratcheds has a new summer constable. Francis Muldoon is Patrick’s brother, and, former NYPD partner of Gunther Toody. Francis is providing a dummy police car at the city limits to slow down speeders. It’s his and Gunther’s former Car 54. We appreciate him joining the force for the summer season. By the way, PLEASE don’t tell anyone that it’s a dummy car. Continue reading
She was known as the “rock painting lady” and many Timber Valley residents were recipients of her beautiful rocks. Marilyn and her companion Sally Hankins split their time between Talent, Oregon, where she had a home, Timber Valley and Arizona.
Marilyn passed away March 19, 2022, in Talent, Oregon. Her son, Eric Eykel from Ft. Meyers, Florida was at her bedside with Sally when Marilyn’s year and a half fight with breast cancer was over.
Marilyn was born March 26, 1942, in Rochester, New York. She graduated as a Registered Nurse in Albany, New York. She married Paul and his beautiful little three-year-old daughter and they had a son, Eric while she continued working as a nurse.
After a few years, she decided to change professions and became a Real Estate Broker where she was very successful. At age 55 she chose to retire, bought a new RV, and advertised for a traveling companion. Marilyn responded to the ad and the two then traveled with the intent of finding a home on the West Coast. They became Escapees in 1996 and July 11, 2008, they received their lot at Timber Valley and became residents.
Marilyn is survived by her son, Eric, two grandchildren, and her companion Sally. Sally plans to continue RVing and living in Timber Valley.
A funeral service for Mickey Thompson will be held on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, W. Harvard, Roseburg. There will be a luncheon at Round Table Pizza afterward. A VA committal service with honors to follow at 1 p.m. at the committal shelter and columbarium wall of the VA National Cemetery in Roseburg.
by Fred Prout
The first town meeting of the new year was a doozy. As soon as Mayor, and town doc, Ben Dover opened the meeting, police chief, Patrick Muldoon and officer Gunther Toody reported on a disturbance at The Cave. It seems a packed house was enjoying the music of Colonel Dave and the Norman Invaders when a tourist shouted out a request to “ do some Streisand “. Colonel Dave took offense and made a feline reference to the tourist. Things quickly got out of hand, and owner, Robin Banks had to call for help. Thanks to Patrick and Gunther for defusing a difficult situation. In return for no arrests and anonymity, the tourists agreed to clean up and pay for damages. Continue reading
Mickey and Minnie strolled the paths of Timber Valley Park for many years. (That is, Mickey Thompson and his dog, Minnie.) Former member, Mickey and his wife Annie moved into Timber Valley Feb. 9, 2007. They both were valued and beloved friends and neighbors.
They helped with many organized events but were also known for their Thursday afternoon “block party” where they hosted large crowds of socializing SKPers. Mickey and Annie both helped with landscaping and Mickey was Secretary for Jacks and Jills. Mickey also volunteered for Dial- A-Ride and was a very popular driver. Continue reading
By Fred Prout
Some memories stay with you forever. Some fade away, half forgotten, until something pokes them with a stick to waken them. Like a dormant hornet’s nest. Ready to start buzzing and attacking your brain. Insisting on getting you to revive them and getting to the front part of your brain waiting for release. This one not only has the buzzing, but it is accompanied by the blaring of calliope music. Continue reading
Robert Rippy, District Manager for the Sutherlin Water Control District, will be giving a progress report on the Rehabilitation of the Cooper Creek Dam Project at the Emergency Preparedness Meeting, Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 10:00. All Park members are welcome.
Because Timber Valley RV Park sits at the base of the Cooper Creek earthen dam, we are extremely vulnerable to damage to the dam. Masks must be worn.
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