Ratcheds Redux

Posted on March 29, 2022 by webadmin

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 →

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Marilyn Eykel, in Memoriam

Posted on March 26, 2022 by webadmin

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.

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Mickey Thompson Funeral Service

Posted on March 21, 2022 by webadmin

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.

Obituary in The News-Review

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Ratcheds By The Sea

Posted on March 18, 2022 by webadmin

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 →

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Mickey Thompson – In Memoriam

Posted on March 17, 2022 by webadmin

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 →

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What Goes Around

Posted on March 10, 2022 by webadmin

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 →

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Dam News – Emergency Preparedness Committee Meeting Tuesday, March 8, 2022 @ 10am in the Clubhouse

Posted on March 4, 2022 by webadmin

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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Are You, or Could You, Attend Escapees Escapade in June?

Posted on February 26, 2022 by webadmin

The 61st Escapade is scheduled to be held this year June 19th to 24th in Lebanon, Tennessee. We are still seeking any of our members who may be traveling East to that part of the country who might be willing to represent Timber Valley at the Escapade.

The Communication Committee has budgeted monies to
provide registration fees for our representative(s) to attend.
There will be educational and fun seminars, entertainment and so much
more. You will have plenty of time to enjoy many of the planned events
between the times you will be visiting with folks coming by “Chapter
Row” where you will be showing and telling them about our life here in
Timber Valley SKP Park of Oregon, inc.

We invite you to consider this opportunity. You’ll learn so much more
about the Escapee Club to which you belong, and enjoy the camaraderie
of others experiencing the same.

For questions or to let us know of your interest in representing our park:
Please call Chairman, Thom Hoch – 435-200-4624.

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In Memoriam, Christine Utz

Posted on February 25, 2022 by webadmin

Timber Valley’s flag dipped to half-mast for the passing of resident, Christine Utz on February 21, 2022.

Christine and her husband, George, moved into Timber Valley on May 21, 2016, their wedding
anniversary. They considered moving into the park their wedding anniversary present.

Christine was born in Sacramento, California on Sept 29, 1949. She and George were married May of
1988 and they were married for 33 years. Christine worked in mortgage and finance and George
worked in sales. For 4 years before moving to Sutherlin they were managers at Camp Sherman, an RV
park and motel on the Deschutes River.

Christine took part in many activities here in the park. She was a very active member of the Welcome Committee and Sunshine Committee. She loved painting and took classes with Ken Knowles. She participated in Sit and Sew and made lovely baskets. She was also a member of the Cooking Group and helped on the Landscape Committee. Friends say she will be “dearly missed”.

Christine is survived by two sons, Michael Setnik and Troy Utz of San Diego, California. Her sons are closing out her RV and are putting out free items on her lot, # 55, for any who wish a remembrance of Christine.

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Learn All About It! Parkwide Composting Has Come to Timber Valley!

Posted on February 23, 2022 by webadmin

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