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June 12, 2021 Clean Up Day at the Ranch

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The time is now, the need is now From the CC&R Committee….. The deadline Summer Recreation Sign guidelines explained is coming! Program cancelled By Jim Stagl, CC&R Committee From the Nominating Committee Hello again from your CC&R Committee. This The Summer Recreation month I would like to cover one of the areas of CC&R If you have ever toyed with the idea violations that has been most prevalent in recent months of running for the Board of Directors Program has been cancelled. and some of the rules governing how the violations are (BOD), or the Architectural Committee We hope to resume this responded to. Seems that signs and flags have been very (ARC), now is the time to act. Your appli- wonderful program in 2022. popular, particularly the political variety. I have decided cation needs to be submitted in the next to publish, here, the sign guideline document as it ap- couple of weeks. Serving in either capaci- Have a save summer! pears in the HOA documents. Following the document I ty is a great way to help our community will share information on the possible remedy proce- dures for violations of CCR’s. stay healthy and vibrant. It should be noted that as of this writing, ARC terms are one year and the BOD terms are three years. Both will begin Ballots will be the HOA Board is in the process af formulating in September. additional guidelines to address the issue of foul, derogatory or inflammatory language on signs, Filling a term on the Board is espe- mailed soon! flags or displays. cially important as there are such a wide ************************************************ variety of functions that can benefit from May 28th, 2021 is your insight and collective direction. The the deadline for Sign Guidelines for Ranch can continually improve when peo- submission of ap- Crooked River Ranch Residential ple volunteer their experience and energy in working together to creating the future. plication packets to PURPOSE: run for the Board To comply with Crooked River Ranch’s (CRR) CC&Rs The time is now. The need is now. of Directors or the and the Jefferson and Deschutes County codes. Call the Administration Office at 541-548- 8939, and ask for an application. If you Architectural Review Commit- POLICY: have any questions, don’t hesitate to con- tee. Packets can be dropped off I. No signs may be displayed on any parcel unless expressly permitted or by written approval/application tact any of the current Board members. at the Administration Office. Their numbers are listed on the Ranch web- of the Architectural Review Committee. (Refer to site. Don’t miss this opportunity to CC&R’s Article VII, PROPERTY RESTRICTIONS, 1. Property name signs are allowed but require ARC ap- Thanks, serve your community! proval as they are long term and the sign requirements Your Nominating Committee. See Sign Guidelines Explained Page 13

Calendar……….……….5 Classifieds……………...25 Pull-out Ranch Governance Section Association, SRD & Fire District Info …………..…..…..13-16 CRR Organizations...4 Recreation………..…...27 Inside... Volunteers and Committees ………………………..……..13-16 May 2021 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 2

Lions Limb Dump is open through October

Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Call Mike O’Brien for info 971-219-7351

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FANS presents the weed of the month…. Purge your surge, because all that glitters is not Gold! By Penny Radtke, FANs Invasive Weed Consultant

All that glitters is not Gold! And myrtle spurge is a good example of that. It is a handsome groundcover that is widely used locally in rock gar- dens. This is a beautiful orna- mental with problematic charac- teristics. Ordinarily, ornamen- tals that stay put are not consid- ered to be a problem, but this plant happens to be poisonous, and it doesn’t stay put! Once escaped, it quickly crowds out native plants. Myrtle Spurge is legendary in Colorado for escap- ing home gardens. And in Jef- ferson, Deschutes, and Crook Counties, it is on the B-list of noxious weeds.

All parts of Myrtle Spurge contain a caustic latex sap that is attractive to children, and can result in skin irritation, redness, swell- ing, blisters, and possibly anaphylactic shock. Ingesting the sap will cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, and there is a possibility of blindness if the sap comes into contact with the eyes!

Myrtle spurge is a perennial native to Eurasia, and blooms April to June. Flowers are small, surrounded by showy yellow bracts. It grows 6-14 inches tall, and has blue-green, fleshy, triangular-shaped leaves arranged in spirals around the stems.

Hopefully, you are inspired to PURGE YOUR SPURGE! Small infestations can be controlled through multiple years of digging up at least 4 inches of the root, preferably in the spring be- fore seeds are produced. Be sure to wear long sleeves, good gloves, and eye protection. Bag all plant parts and dispose of them in the garbage--do not compost! Myrtle spurge can also be effectively controlled with products containing 2,4-D and dicamba (i.e., Weed-B-Gon) applied in the fall, per Jefferson County.

If you have questions or would like to schedule a weed con- sultation on your property, email me at: [email protected].

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Around the Ranch Groups and Organizations

Art & Spirit Mingle Classes available Contact - Patricia Kirk 541-923-8718

Brown Bag Food Program 1st Wed. 5:00 p.m. Old Fire Hall Contact - Rose Lindor 541-548-7618

Cancer Support Group Contact - Karen Jamison 541-815-8435

Classic Cars Contact - Joe Schafer 797-1936 Contact - Dick Stevens 541– 548-0450

Crooked River Cribbage Players Mon. 1:00 p.m. Upstairs Clubhouse Contact - Jim Babcock 971-219-3332

CRR ATV Club 1st Tues. at 6:30 p.m. Over the Edge Taphouse Contact - Mike Glowack 480-852-0063 Mike Grover 541-643-6726

CRR Canyon Quilters Mon. 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Chapel Family Ctr. Contact - Tina Wilson 541-548-2080

CRR Lions Club Contact - Kristi Peterson 971-227-2195

CRR Riders [email protected]

CRR Senior Group Thurs. 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Heritage House Contact - Diane Nunley 541-504-7680

Dutch Oven Group Contact - Mark or Sue Schneider 541-504-8765

Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area Board Meeting - 2nd Sun., 4:00 p..m. Contact - Marilynne Keyser 541-923-0558

Farmers & Artisans Market 1st and 3rd Sat. April - Dec. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Old Fire Hall Contact - Jolie Armas 541-419-5923 Contact - Barbara Rybarczyk 541-390-3781

Honeybee Conservation Group Contact - Ann Lewis 541-610-6886

Ladies Golf Club Contact - Linda Florence 503-508-6827

Men's Golf Club Contact - John Smallwood

Morning Star Gathering Sat. 6:00 p.m. Heritage House Contact - Jack & Louise Baldwin 541-699-8043

Ranch Chapel - 541-923-8081 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services 10:30 a.m.

Sage Quilters 2nd & 4th Tues. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Senior Ctr. Contact - Carlen Leber 541-815-3058 Contact - Marge Remillard 541-548-6015

Shooting Stars 1st Tues. (April - Oct.) 6:30 p.m. Senior Center Contact - Victoria Tolbert 704-989-6909

Stretch, Strength and Stability Wed. 08:30 - 9:30 a.m. Contact Penny Radtke 541-410-0299

Twin Rivers Community Church Contact - Frank Woods 541-504-2841

Terrebonne Grange

Contact - Joan Profitt 541-923-6035

Upper Room Christian Fellowship Meals on Wheels needs drivers Sun. 10:00 a.m. Contact - Glenn or Dodie Sand 541-548-0622

Contact Dodie Sand, Crooked River Ranch Meals on Wheels Coordinator

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1 9:00 AM Farmers & Artisans Market

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10:00 AM Virtual Board 6:30 PM CRR ATV 5:00 PM Free Food Work Session Riders Market

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9:00 AM Farmers & Artisans Market

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 6:00 PM Virtual 5:00 PM Free Food Board Meeting Market at CRR 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

June 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

30 31 1 2 3 4 5 9:00 AM Farmers & 6:30 PM CRR ATV 5:00 PM Free Food Artisans Market Riders Market 4:00 PM Buckin in the Canyon 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 10:00 AM Virtual Board Work Session

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 5:00 PM Free Food 9:00 AM Farmers & Market at CRR Artisans Market

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 6:00 PM Virtual Board Meeting

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CRR ATV Riders conduct clean-up on BLM grasslands By Mike Glowac, CRR ATV Riders

CRR ATV Riders ready to begin the clean-up.

On Saturday, April 17th, twenty mem- bers of the CRR ATV Riders Group CRR ATV riders flag. conducted a clean-up of the BLM grasslands area at the north end of Peninsula Road. Great weather and spectacular Crooked River area scen- ery were enjoyed by all throughout the duration of the event.

With the exception of the discovery of an abandoned vehicle the area was found to be very clean overall. The group was able to haul off a trailer load of municipal garbage as well as a car bumper, various car parts and some old plywood. Information from the vehicle was noted and sent to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Depart- ment.

After the event the group enjoyed a short ride out to an observation point over to take in the previously mentioned spectacular scenery.

Jerry Green holds the bumper of an aban- Crooked River arm of Lake Billy Chinook. Photos by Mike Glowack and Lynelle Morgan don vehicle. May, 2021 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 7

Shooting Stars hold first of six 2021 meetings By Earleen Arthur, Shooting Stars

again this year. She felt we should start with a and 4th Tuesdays of each month. lesson on how to clean your gun. The ladies 2. NRA SPONSORED at the Redmond brought their cleaning kits and empty guns. Gun Club: Victoria spelled out the basic rules for starting a. June 4th-6th Ladies Camp (pistol this endeavor: and shot gun) b. July 22nd-25th Hunting Camp 1. Be sure the gun is empty of bullets. 2. No food or drink around (you don’t For more information about Shooting want cleaning materials to get into your Stars or upcoming events contact Victoria mouth) Tolbert at (704) 989-6909. 3. Eye protection (so cleaning products don’t get into your eyes). 4. Gloves (optional). 5. Cloth to lay gun and supplies on. 6. Supplies: cleaning products: degreaser, lubricant oil (option, WD40), brushes, small strips of soft cloth.

Victoria demonstrated how you need to “field strip” your semiautomatic pistol. How this is done varies according to the gun manufacturer. Revolvers do not need to be Victoria Tolbert instructs attendees on how to disassembled. Then she went to each person clean their gun. individually to help them, which everyone appreciated. All in all, it was a very welcome No fooling, Tuesday start to our group, which is a gathering every April 1st Lucky 13 was the 1st Tuesday for the next 5 months at 6:30 p.m. number of women who showed There is a $1.00 fee for the use of the Heritage up at the Heritage House for our House per person. You can call Victoria for meeting. We are a women’s more information at (704)989-6909. only group wanting to learn about guns, gun Amber Torgrimson, Paige Torgrimson and Other Special events: Cassandra Torgrimson and the last Shooting safety and the ever-changing laws pertaining to them. Victoria Tolbert is our fearless leader 1. Redmond Gun Club: Ladies nights: 2nd Stars meeting

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A Mover and Shaker in the Horse World Priscilla Karr Never Stops By Kay Limbaugh, CRR Riders Horse Group

horses began at age five riding Tabu, a black po- ny that had been owned by the town’s well- known horse trainer, but given to Priscilla. It was heartbreaking for her when she had to leave Tabu in Nebraska as her family made the move to Los Angeles to follow her father’s ascending career in theater management. However, she did not leave behind her love of horses. In LA, Priscilla expanded her riding to rental horses and jumping lessons, riding at every opportunity.

Over the years as her father’s career con- tinued with opportunities, Priscilla always had horses in her life. The family moved from LA to Calgary, Canada where there was a lot of riding and back again to LA, where her father took over management of the world famous Mann’s Chi- nese Theatre (aka Grauman’s Chinese Theatre), famous for the handprints, footprints and signa- tures of Hollywood’s biggest stars in the fore- court of the theater.

Priscilla Haines became Priscilla Karr after meeting and then marrying John Karr, a Priscilla on Brick, a horse she and John Seabee (Naval Construction Battalion) Navy man gave to their granddaughter, Autumn. and horseman. Their first seven years were spent in the LA area after which they moved to Sweet Priscilla at 2019 Trunk or Treat showing Have you ever met certificate of first place winner. someone who radiated such positive energy you liked her immediately? Priscilla 2017 sold in Lebanon and moved to CRR full- Karr is the epitome of one of time. John gave notice at his company, where he those people. She greets you was an electrician, only to be convinced that with a big smile and you feel genuinely wel- having him employed for them in Central Ore- comed and at ease. She is also one who has gon would fit with their business growth. good ideas emanating from her. And she Priscilla connected right away with the doesn’t just have good ideas, she takes action Crooked River Ranch Riders’ group and has to implement and follow through with the been a force to be reckoned with ever since. Her details. She masterminded the Crooked River enthusiasm, energy and ideas have been a boon Ranch Riders entry in the Trunk or Treat to the group, particularly during COVID when event, taking first place two years running the group cannot gather. Not only does Priscilla and is currently orchestrating the Rider In- participate in almost every activity of the group, centive Program (RIP) for the third consecu- but she willingly takes the lead in addition to tive year. And she does it all with humility generously offering her arena for horse and club and grace. events. Her organization and planning skills have been demonstrated time and time again. Adopted as an only child, Priscilla Haines’ early years were spent in the country The Rider Incentive Program, which was town of Sydney, Nebraska. Her life with created and implemented by Priscilla has been a big hit with the riders. With 2021 being the third year, it has grown and changed to include 83 riders with 100 hours of riding being the goal in John on his horse, Red, carrying the flag for the an eight-month period of time. Riders earn Linn County Posse awards at 25, 50, 75 and 100 logged hours. New this year is the Treasure Hunt. Riders must fol- low a map to find the hidden treasure, then after Home, Oregon and then to Lebanon, where they 25 hours of riding, there is a second map and so lived on a 13 acre ranch, the perfect place to raise forth until a rider reaches 100 hours for a total their daughter, Hilary. With both John and of five hidden treasures. At that point, there is a Priscilla being riders, the family spent a lot of reward (and bragging rights) for those accom- time horse camping in and plishing that milestone. It started March 1 and thought “someday” they would move there. In the many CRR Riders are posting their successes on meantime, Priscilla and John were busy with Hil- the Horse Enthusiasts Facebook page. ary in rodeo, high school Equestrian team and the Pony of the Americas show circuit all over the Priscilla and John own one horse and Northwest and California. Along with supporting two mules. John is soon to fully retire and they Hilary’s activities, John and Priscilla spent a plan to do a lot more horse camping along with number of years with the Linn County Posse do- continuing their involvement with the CRR Rid- "Between the ears" of John's mule, Gravy ing search and rescue and security on horseback. ers’ Group. Train a photo of Priscilla with her mule, Eli and Tammy with her horse, Skye looking for In 2010, Priscilla and John purchased For information about activities of the hiding places for the Treasure Hunt. property at Crooked River Ranch to fix up and in Crooked River Ranch Riders Horse Group, con- tact [email protected]. May, 2021 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 9 May, 2021 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 10

Senior Group has sponsored the Free Food Market for many years….. What do you know about the CRR Senior Group By Earleen Arthur

How many of tary. Welcome to the you know that our CRR board, we appreciate Senior Group sponsors your time. Greg Hays the “Brown Bag Pro- catered the lunch con- gram” at the “Old Fire sisting of barbecued Hall” twice a month? ribs, chicken, two sal- Well, initially the pro- ads and decorated cup- gram was at the Terre- cakes from Ida’s Cup- bonne Grade School. cakes in Redmond. David and Marie Carter There was a drawing started helping there. for the last crocheted When the school wanted afghan donated by the to do major upgrades to late Gloria Hays. Sha- their cafeteria, Neigh- ron Yonkers won it. All borhood Impact started the beautiful flower looking for a new spon- pots were also raffled sor. Marie Carter went off. Those who wanted to the CRR Senior to take home the hand Group board meeting sanitizer at their table (2009) and suggested Photo by Earleen Arthur were welcome to. The CRR Senior Group sponsors the Free Food Market. Pictured above volunteers finish bagging they sponsor it. We did, food before the start of the market.. Overall, a super job to and quickly found out it all the volunteers and was too small a place. People had to line up Chef Greg. A good time was had by all! outside no matter what the weather was. Marie trol over what foods are there.) Our Senior talked to our CRRC&MA manager and negoti- Group pays a small fee for the meat to Neigh- When possible we look forward to ated the use of the “Old Fire Hall” the first bor Impact.) The vehicles (30 - 40) line up on providing a luncheon for Senior Group mem- Wednesday of each month until 2019, when the Hill Road with trunks open, the bags are placed bers soon. Food will be purchased from Char- program at the Terrebonne Grange (the third inside the vehicle, no one is touched. Karen lie’s Big Dog Saloon. Senior Group members Wednesday run by Marie), moved to CRR. also shared how she enjoys getting to know the will be notified of the date of the luncheon by other volunteers and that the camaraderie is e-mail when Covid restrictions ease. Javier and Sharon Chacon were in charge of the program at the “Old Fire Hall” first. Rose Lin- wonderful. She invites you to come down and Marie Carter, Debbie Sappenfield and dor took over both several years ago. Twelve to join in, “We work in hot or cold weather,” Ka- Lynn Cross have been keeping our Food Pantry sixteen volunteers start working at 3:00 p.m. ren stated. She also explained that Rose Lin- stocked with the food that has been donated to and finish at around 6:00 p.m. All food has to dor, after many years of success in running the us by Fred Meyer on Tuesdays by Greg Hays, a be given away. We have also supplied tables to program, has turned it over to Stephanie and truck load on Wednesdays from St Vincent’s, the program. Before covid-19 rules, people Steve Proffitt. Thank you, ladies, for all your Carlen Leber picks up bread from Madras on walked around the tables and picked out the hard work and also thank you to Stephanie and Fridays and once a week Oliver Lemons Gro- items they liked and would use. Karen Kilburn Steve for taking over such an important pro- cery Store calls Marie Carter to pick up a load. explained to me how it is done now: the volun- gram. And don’t let us forget all the other vol- The sliding door is open for anyone to come teers fill the brown bags (two to four per car), unteers. Job well done! I guess the new name during the week to take what they want free of with the items available, which sometimes in- for the program is Free Food Market now. Go charge. The food ranges from fresh produce, figure. cludes news notices, (volunteers have no con- canned goods, bags of rice, beans, boxes of Seniors enjoy first meeting of 2021 cereal, flour, bread, cookies, candy, milk, About 20 of our Seniors attend- meats, soup and nuts etc. ed our first of two General Meetings/ catered lunches of 2021, all wearing masks. President Penny Sackhoff was there (a pleasant surprise) although act- ing President Diane Nunley officiated the meeting. (It sort of reminded me of the August 2020’s General Meeting when both our President and Vice Presi- dent were there, but not feeling well enough to head the meeting). The tables were decorated with gorgeous flowering flower pots, hand sanitizers and colorful table cloths. Great job decorating com- mittee; Lynn Cross, Marie Carter, Deb- Photo by Earleen Arthur bie Sappenfield, Tara Vuksich, Leslie Cars line up on Hill Road awaiting the distribution of Poulion and Diane Nunley. Tara Photo by Phyllis Carlin food at the market. Vuksich was voted in as our new secre- The beautiful Heritage House in the spring. May 2021 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 11

Ranch bulletin board

President’s Message President’s Message Meetings

By Carl Harbour, President

CRR ASSOCIATION Our community was first developed in 1972 by the Macphersons. It was de- scribed as a destination resort covering over 10,000 acres. I can remember BOD Work Session watching “Portland Wrestling” with my dad. Remember Andre the Giant, Tough 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. / 1st Mon/Juniper Room Tony Borne, Haystack Calhoun, Roddy Piper and Dutch Savage? Wow! Those were “real” wrestlers. No glitz with those guys! Well, maybe an occasional Monthly Board Meeting chair… But there was also a character named Crooked River Bob. Twirling his 6:00 p.m. / 3rd Monday / Juniper Room cowboy hat, he would advertise property for sale in a new sub-division called Contact: Admin Office 541-548-8939

Crooked River Ranch. Wrestling has sure changed. Crooked River Ranch has Architectural Committee sure changed too. But then so has just about everything else in the last, almost 4:30 p.m. / 2nd & 4th Monday / Admin Bldg. fifty years. It will always be a discussion point whether or not, for the better or for Contact: Gail DesBrisay the worse. Phone: 541-410-9720

I think we need change. Not because we always want it, but because we need to Budget/Audit find ways to adapt always outside of our control. Hopefully we always find ways Juniper Room Contact Dan Tomlinson for of changing that we can adapt to and that will actually improve our lives. Information, dates and times If you think back about the changes we’ve seen here at CRR, some have come Phone: 541-923-7131 by growth, some by technology improvements, some by new expectations of Parks & Recreation homeowners, some by climate, some by health reason, some by economics and 6:30 p.m. / 4th Monday sometimes things just wear out and needing replacement. Whatever drives the Contact: Sylvia Kimbley change…we usually cannot just ignore it or wish it wasn’t an issue to deal with. Phone: 541-504-1073

Central Oregon is growing, Highway 97 is inadequate, inflation and local eco- Phase Representatives nomics pressure operating costs, undeveloped properties are disappearing with 6:00 p.m. / Quarterly Contact: Karen Atwood the addition of new businesses, upgrades of old businesses, new neighbors and Phone: 503-351-9250 so on. I just read where Sunriver is hiring 400 seasonal employees. We our- selves will see our staff increase from about 25 to nearly 60. Nominating Committee Contact: Carl Harbour How we react to change is important. Do we see it as a threat to our lifestyle? Phone: 541-420-5011 Or, as a challenge as to how best incorporate it into our community while hang- ing onto and maintaining the best of what we enjoy today? Do we fixate on more Events Planning Committee 1:00 pm / 1st Thursday / Juniper Room traffic or see it as new neighbors who can add to our community strength? Is it Contact: Judy LaPora: 541-548-8939 one more car to pass, or someone new to meet and share good time with? CC&R Committee I suspect, that sometime in the not too distant future the property behind the Fire 1:00 p.m. / 3rd Tuesday Station will see development. This will be one of those challenges for many Phone: 541-548-8939 folks. It is interesting to note that it would not have to be part of our HOA. They would not have to be an HOA, they could be their own HOA, or they could be- OTHER CRR GOVERNING come part of our HOA and contribute to our community roads and amenities. I think most would want the latter and as such, we would want to reach out and ENTITIES welcome them as part of “the Ranch”. Special Roads District Perspective plays an important role. 5:00 pm / 2nd Wednesday / Juniper Room Contact: Sue Haley I’m glad for most changes. No more pay phones, party phone lines, pagers, roll Phone: 541-335-1219 up car windows, and black and white tube TV’s. Some changes “bug me”… but CRR Fire Protection Board I’ll try to adapt. Have a great Spring! 6:30 p.m. / 3rd Thursday / Fire Hall Contact: Harry Ward Phone: 541-923-6776

Association Telephone Numbers

Crooked River Ranch Club & Maint. Assoc. Office…...…..(541) 548-8939

Crooked River Ranch Golf Pro Shop…………..…………..(541) 923-6343\

Crooked River Ranch RV Park…………………..…………(541) 923-1441 May, 2021 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 12

2020/2021 Board Meeting Highlights CRR Board of Directors

April 19, 2021 Please send all inquiries to: [email protected]

• The meeting was called to order by Vice President Burt. All Directors were present. President Carl Harbour….…...... 541-420-5011 [email protected] • Ranch Manager LaPora reported that CET hopes to start service at the Ranch late summer or Vice President Bill Burt………...541-548-3185 early fall. Bus stops are currently being worked out. She also noted that she was recently [email protected] approached by a rodeo promoter who requested to rent the horse arena and adjacent area be- hind the arena. The event, “Buckin’ in the Canyon” will take place on June 5, 2021. She Secretary Monty Riddle…...……541-972-6895 announced that the Summer Rec Committee has decided the program will be cancelled for [email protected] 2021. Treasurer Jerry Cooper...... 503-593-5094 • Vice President Burt reported that progress continues on the electrical repairs to the swim- [email protected] ming pool. The contractors have the conduit for the main feeders in place and an inspection Director Mike Dries…...…..…..541-233-8388 was completed on the trench allowing the staff to fill it in. It is anticipated that the pool will [email protected] open as usual during the Memorial Day weekend. Director Richard Ebers…….…..503-970-3822 • Two different designs for the Canyon Village Sign were presented. There was discussion on [email protected] the need for a one-sided or two-sided sign. The cost may be the determining factor. Direc- tor Gilliland will report back with the cost estimate of both. Director Judy Gilliland…...…....541-815-4994

[email protected] • A revised MOU from Jefferson County was received and discussed. A motion to approve was made, seconded and approved unanimously. Director Randy Peterson...... 503-332-0730 [email protected] • The MOU with the Water Company has not been finalized. Payment amounts were provid- ed by Vice President Burt. A payment of $26,460.00 was paid that covers the past three Director Stephanie Proffitt.……541-604-1628 years as part of the settlement agreement. Then annually on February 1, it is estimated that a [email protected] payment of approximately $8,800.00 will be received. This amount will be adjusted based on escalated lease amounts received by the Water Co.

• Based on the volatility of Covid-19 guidelines, it was decided that BOD meetings will con- tinue on Zoom for the foreseeable future. Vice President Burt suggested that the next in Phase Representative person meeting should not take place until the HOA annual meeting. Notices • Ranch Manager LaPora presented two new banner designs that depict the canyon and the mountains. One banner will be changed to read “A Great Place to Hang Your Hat”. It was If you're a Ranch resident, please take ad- decided not to include the hat logo. All were in agreement to have them made with the noted vantage of our Phase Rep email program. change. The program has undergone many changes

• There is a plan to mow a fire break on the perimeter of the lower pasture. It is possible that and we continue to modify our messages PatRick Fire Service may do the burning. based on feedback from our residents. This email system is designed to keep you ap- • The RV Park is currently waiting on proposals from contractors to complete the RV Park prised of upcoming Ranch events, meetings, Dump Station project. and other important notices that affect resi- dents or that our Phase Reps determine • A motion to approve AFE #258 in the amount of $7,653.61 for the repair and replacement of would be of interest to our residents. transmission and clutch was made, seconded and approved unanimously. This email system is never used for solicita- • A motion to adopt the FY 2022 Operating Budget was made by Treasurer Cooper. It was tions and your information will not be seconded and approved unanimously. shared. If you would like to be added to the • There was a discussion about Ranch Employee’s use of vacation and how accrued vacation list, please contact the Administration Office time works. It was determined that the word “leave” should be omitted. A revised draft will at [email protected] or 541-548- be provided to the BOD prior to the next meeting. 8939. You may contact the Phase Rep Chairperson, Karen Atwood at 503-351- • Prior to Homeowners Input, Vice President Burt addressed the meeting attendees regarding 9250 or [email protected]. complaints that have been filed with the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards & Training. These complaints involved a CRR self-employed homeowner. It is the belief of some affected, that the Ranch Staff and Board were officially party to the complaints. VP Burt clarified that those responsible for filing, or subsequently communicating about the complaints acted as private citizens and not in any official capacity of CRR. Such actions would not be appropriate and would be outside of our responsibilities and authority. He closed his comments by asking that any inquiries be directed to involved individuals or agencies. Two property owners made comments to the Board.

Crooked River Ranch

Crooked River Ranch lies on a peninsula of land near the confluence of the Crooked and Deschutes Rivers. These rivers travel through miles of basalt canyons that have played sentinel to centuries of rich history. This gorgeous “River Canyon Country” plays host to those fortunate enough to live and play in this unique rural setting guarded by the majestic peaks of the Cascade Mountain Range. Golf, swim- ming, tennis, hiking, fishing, abundant wildlife, and a wealth of opportunities for a rich community life serve as the crown jewels in Crooked River Ranch’s crown. If you are visiting us, we welcome you and invite you to stay awhile. You just might discover, as we have, that Crooked River Ranch is “A Great Place to Hang Your Hat”. May, 2021 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 13 Mark your From the CC&R Committee Sign Guidelines explained calendar Continued from Page 1 listed do not apply. Signs placed before August P. No Trespassing/Keep out signs must be Board of Directors Meeting 2020 are “grandfathered” and do not require ARC placed on or inside the property line. No sign CRR Auditors’ Report on FY 2020-21 review. shall be affixed to power poles, trees or struc- tures not belonging to the property owner. Slow Financial Statements (noted as a II. Exceptions to the above: Garage sale, Real Draft) Down/Children At Play, etc. signs cannot be estate, Event, Political and Official government placed in the road right-of-way. While most of Monday, August 2, 2021 flags CRR roads have a 60’ right-of-way, those con- 10:00 am A. No signs of any nature shall exceed 5 square necting BLM have an 80’ right-of-way. feet in size in a residential area.

Annual Meeting B. No signs shall be placed on any road right-of A general rule of thumb for estimating the -way. right-of-way set back is to note the location of Treasurer’s Report at McPherson Park power poles and place all signs, etc. behind them. Saturday, August 21, 2021 C. Only one sign with or of the same message per property is allowed. III. All community banners/signs to be displayed at entrance of Ranch on Antelope and Chinook, D. No sign may be illuminated. (Except CRR and Mustang and Chinook will be approved Welcome sign). At a glance….. through the Administration Office after complet- E. A Home Occupation Permit must be ob- ing a Banner request form. A sample of banner CC&R complaints tained from the county before a business can must be included with request. Banners must be Advertise with a sign in a residential zone and professional and appropriate. Banners may be status can only be placed on the property which the from any Banner and/or Print shop, but must com- business use is located. ply with the “Guidelines for Event Banner”. The

F. All signs must be placed in a location that Maintenance Department will put up the banner. 2020 will not obstruct the vision or view of vehicular The banner may be displayed up to 2 weeks prior • 1 Active - excessive trash traffic. to the event unless there was a prior week’s banner posted, and will be removed within 2 days after • 2 Abatement Plan - G. Garage sale signs MUST be dated with the the event by the Maintenance Department and excessive trash, date of posting and may be put up two days be rolled up to prevent damage to the banner so it fore the sale begins. All signs must be removed may be used again. old vehicles within 24 hours after the sale. No more than six (6) sales per calendar year will be permitted. ****************************************

2021 H . All event (wedding etc.) signs can be dis The above may be reviewed on the Crook- • 1 Active - political signs played one day before the event and must be ed River Ranch website. Go to the home page at removed within 24 hours following the event. www.crookedriverranch.com, click on • 5 Closed I . Only one real estate sign per property offered ‘association’. On the next page click on for sale is permitted and must be removed with- ‘association documents’. On the next page click in 30 days after close of escrow. on ‘CC&R enforcement procedures’ under OTH- ER. J. Real estate signs for ‘”Open Houses” may be put up on the day of the event and must be As I outlined in the previous article, there removed immediately after close of “Open is an established procedure in how complaints/ House’. violations are handled by the CCR review commit-

Need a newsletter….. K. No directional signs are allowed, with the tee. Here I would like to go over the possible pro- exception of garage sale signs, “Open House” cedures should our efforts at voluntary compliance signs, and those with the approval of the Archi- fail. The first step is to send the complaint to the BOARD with a recommendation to declare it an tectural review Committee. ‘open violation’. A declaration of open violation L. FEDERAL, STATE AND COUNTY ELEC- automatically results in the owner’s loss of privi- TION/POLITICAL SIGNS MAY BE DIS- leges to Ranch amenities, ie, use of pool, golf PLAYED 60 DAYS BEFORE AN ELECTION course etc. At this point the BOARD has several AND MUST BE REMOVED WITHIN 3 DAYS options. They can and will personally contact the AFTER THE COMPLETION OF VOTING IN subject property owner by phone or registered let- OREGON. CRR election/political signs can be ter to arrange resolution. Should that option fail, st displayed JULY 1 and must be removed within they have the authority to levy fines on the proper- 3 days after the election. All political signs may ty owner, which in extreme cases could result in a be placed on private property only after receiv- lien placed on the property. Fines can range from ing permission of the property owner. $100 up to $1,000 depending on the class of viola-

M. No signs may be placed on Community tion. Fines may be re-assessed accumulatively if Property or attached to the CRR Welcome sign not paid. We never want things to progress to the Without written approval. final stages and is why we do our best to give eve- Copies of the Telegraph ry opportunity to resolve complaints voluntarily. N. Contractor’s and sub contractor’s signs may Once a complaint reaches the Board, they make are available at the be displayed when work actually starts, not every effort to resolve the complaint without re- Trading Post and when the contract is signed, and must be re- sorting to confrontational procedures aka fines or moved within 5 working days after completion other actions allowed them. of work. Administration Office I hope this article makes things a little O. The US flag, POW/MIA flag, State flag, foreign country and US military branch of ser- clearer for all who have questions about the vice flags should be flown or draped according CC&R’s and how they affect the functioning of Get the latest! to official American flag etiquette rules. Flags the Association. And remember, Board members other than these, including but not limited to and Ranch Office staff are happy to give you in- business, athletic, political, recreational, etc. are formation or answer your questions. to be considered as signs and follow sign poli- cies. May, 2021 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 14 Crooked River Ranch Crime Watch March 2021

There were 1375 county wide calls driver was issued a citation for made to Jefferson County Sheriff failure to report an accident. Department in the month of Febru- • On March 16, a Deputy with the ary. CRR actions and calls for ser- Jefferson County Sheriff’s Of- vice: 525 fice took a report of a stolen RV at a residence on SW Quail. Of a total of 102 incidents in the Jef- • On March 23, a Deputy with the ferson County Sheriff’s Department Jefferson County Sheriff’s Of- Press Log for the period March 1, fice took a report of identity 2021, through April 4, 2021, Eleven theft from a residence on SW (11) involved Crooked River Ranch. Groundhog. • On March 2, a Jefferson County • On March 27, a Deputy respond- Deputy responded to SW Hill Rd ed to a residence on SW near SW Chinook for a possible Groundhog regarding a damaged hit and run. The investigation is property fence. The damage is in progress. estimated to be $500.00 • On March 8, a Deputy with the • On March 31, a Deputy with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s office Jefferson County Sheriff’s Of- had contact on CRR with a Red- fice responded to a motor vehi- mond resident. They were ar- cle crash on SW Badger and rested on an outstanding warrant. Sage Hen. • On March 8, a Jefferson County • On April 1, a Jefferson County Deputy received a report of a Sheriff’s Deputy was dispatched theft from SW Cougar. to pick up and dispose of a bag • On March 8, a Jefferson County of needles and drug parapherna- Sheriff’s Deputy arrested a juve- lia that was found on the side of nile for DUII and their vehicle the road near SW Mustang and was impounded. Haddock Road. • On March 15, a Deputy with the • On April 2, a Deputy with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Of- Jefferson County Sheriff’s Of- fice responded to a motor vehicle fice responded to a motor vehi- crash on SW Basalt. After an cle crash on SW Shad and Stal- investigation was completed, a lion Dr. Upon further investiga- tion the driver was issued a cita- tion. May, 2021 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 15

Options for calling 911 discussed Emergency Preparedness Webinar a success By Fire Chief Harry Ward On April 10th Crook- must have a working signal. It does ed River Ranch Fire & not have to have a contract with a Rescue held an well- carrier. If you have a phone that attended Emergency will no longer be able to reach a preparedness Webinar. working cell tower or because the We had some great presenters that phone company is discontinuing gave out some great ideas and ad- service, you will not be able to vice on defensible space and being reach 911 on that phone. prepared in case you would need to Knowing that an old mobile be evacuated. There were a lot of phone will call 911 is important for great questions and our presenters a couple of reasons. First, if you did a great job answering those. We could not afford service and had to have the full webinar on our web- shut it off, you at least have a way site so that everyone can have a to call 911 in a pinch. Second, chance to watch it. https:// knowing that they could accidental- www.crrfire.org/emergency- ly call 911, you should not let kids preparedness-webinar-video-links play with old, working cell phones. If you would like to have more in- formation on defensible space and No mater how you call it is other preparedness topics, please especially important to call 911 to come by the fire station and pick up get help quickly. a bag with lots of information in- side. Burning season is almost over. We are seeing dry conditions Over the years we have already and the region has already continued to post information about seen some big wildfires. We will be calling 911 if you have an emergen- restricting burning from early morn- cy or have an open burning com- ing to 11:00am each day that burn- plaint. This is the best way for our ing is open. Please make sure you staff and volunteers to get notified call our Burn line (541) 923-4633 of your emergency or complaint. before you do any outdoor burning. Over the past couple of years our call volume has gone up and that As always, if you have any means the crews are out of the sta- comments or concerns, feel free to tion a lot more. Calling the fire sta- email us at [email protected], or tion or driving to the station for visit us on Facebook, Twitter, or help might delay the help that you Nextdoor. If you are interested in need. becoming a Volunteer Firefighter/ EMT with us, call 541-923-6776. If you do not have a phone We have budget committee meeting there is a red phone right inside our on May 13th at 6:00 pm Our next front door that goes directly to the Board of Directors meeting on 911 dispatch center. This phone can Thursday May 22nd at 6:30. Please be used in case you have an emer- check our Website for details on if gency. Another option for calling and how the meetings will be held 911 is the use of an older cell ether in person or virtually. phone. For the phone to call 911, it May, 2021 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 16

FANs Volunteers Tackle Trash Need Medical Along the Deschutes Canyon Rim Equipment? By Marilynne Keyser, President, Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area (FANs)

newest stewardship priori- ty: to monitor areas within the Steamboat Rock Rec- reation Area, report dam- age and abuse to the Bu- reau of Land Management, and help cleanup the area and educate recreational users about the existing motorized vehicle re- strictions in some areas.

There is now sign- age to educate folks about this particular section of the Wild & Scenic ; however, the signs are being re- Photo by Diane Rnadgard moved or ignored. The Volunteers ready to begin the clean-up. BLM will be placing large boulders at the unauthor- ized entrances created by Thirty amazing volunteers turned out on illegal vehicles, followed by appropriate fenc- Earth Day to cleanup over 40-acres of the Wild ing to allow hikers, bikers and equestrians to & Scenic Deschutes River corridor south of access the area. Dispersed camping has always been allowed though it is limited to Contact Lions: Lower Bridge Road near Crooked River Ranch. We had wonderful coverage from the Bend Bul- two weeks, and you can’t drive in to camp along the Deschutes River Rim. letin and KTVZ. This area is open to walk-in, Jon Awbrey ride-in and bike-in dispersed camping, but it is Check us out at fansofdeschutes.org closed to all motor vehicles. The restrictions 559-300-0986 have existed since the middle Deschutes River was designated a Wild and Scenic River by Congress many years ago. Joan McKenzie

The Covid crisis combined with the in- 541-548-7109 creasing number of families experiencing home- lessness and the huge in- crease in recreational use has been devastating on the deli- cate eco-systems along the Deschutes River. Recently the Bureau of Land Manage- ment, with help from FANs, put up signs on many unau- thorized access roads created by motor vehicles to notify users of the existing re- strictions and nearby areas that are open to vehicles.

FANs sponsored this Photo by Diane Randgard Earth Day event as part of our Piles of trash after the clean-up. May, 2021 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 17

Seekseekqua is a hero horse….. Defining Moments By Beth Matanane, Warm Springs Horse Network

mare and colt as mine they would live with all This family, of three, learned with It has always seemed to me how de- they could be. We loaded them into the trailer gentle touch the human way of domestication. fining moments in life give direction in unex- in the direction of home. Regular nutritious meals, along with vitamins pected ways. A particular moment changed and minerals. Our family was passing along more than my life, it became a moment of di- Spending that Summer in a grassy meadow the importance of what human hands can rection for far more than one. This is how one in Culver, enjoying the endless food, plentiful mean to a wild horse. My young daughters defining moment has played out as I see it. clean water, consuming a new way of looking and I were completely immersed in the care at the humans who had brought them to this Shima’s family. However, gentle touch and meadow. Shima remained fearful of human nursery songs became high energy candy to touch while Seekseekqua became more inter- Seekseekqua. At the age of five he would ested in what the humans held for him. He require a more knowledgeable human hand taught himself how to skillfully dislodge latch- than I had. So, off he went to the capable es on gates to find specialties that lay on the hands of Heather Petersen, friend and co other side of the fences, chasing bunnies and owner of Petersen Farms in Culver. Under birds was fun. As long as Shima was within Heather’s direction he learned appropriate sight he was encouraged to explore. Sum- skills for a five year old, he learned what it mer led to Fall as the breezes whipped the meant to carry a rider under saddle, delighting cool air. It had become time to learn. Learn in water crossing and of course what to do what Seekseekqua’s interests in humans on with a cow. It also meant he could romp on the other side of the fence were saying. It endless acres of grass with other horses meant they're first trainer was going to begin teaching him “equine” ways. forming their days, filling them with bounda- Young Seekseekqua with his mother Shima. ries. They gained much knowledge that Fall spending time in Culver until they came home to the hill where we lived. Home to where we He stood in the sunshine next to his loved and nourished them though the Winter mother gazing at me , his eyes were handing and continued their training. Shima became me an invitation into his world. Inviting me to yet more misshapen through the Winter, al- learn. Somehow, he knew me, somehow, he ways uncertain of human touch. Her first tiny knew this day was different from his past two acceptance was listening to the nursery songs weeks on the Warm Springs Reservation I sang to her, she would bob her head in ap- spending time grazing on Spring grasses, proval. My first touch came as she lowered following closely near his mother's steps seek- her head so I might touch her face. My heart ing her comfort. He had learned of his herd soared, she had accepted my touch. dynamics, their knowledge of survival on the land. He also knew he would never run from Spring arrived with hopeful glory, this fear again. He was confident, stood with pair learned of other domestic horses and Baby Ginger in the cold frozen water. straight legs head held high. His intelligence, some foals that would come and go through stamina was apparent, it only added to his the horse rescue called the Warm Springs One particularly cold frozen foggy stunning look of a true Appaloosa horse that Horse Network (WSHN). WSHN began in February morning he relished on the grasses pulsed strong in his veins. He sported his 2014 quickly becoming a 501c3. WSHN has under the snow until he heard, “it”. It, was a snow-cap white blanket; it was striking. A soft built a relationship with the Warm Springs scream like no other, it was terror, it was call- stark white that reflected his path in life. He is Reservation, homing foals. To date, this or- ing him from an instinctual place in his soul. Seekseekqua, some say his name means ganization has homed over 750 foals and A fearful place he would face head on, he Mount Jefferson, some say it means, in the some mare foal pair, it has contributed to the was not running from it he was racing towards language of Warm Springs “field of rye”, for local economy in many ways. The it. This fear was not fear he remembered as that defining moment he was simply a tiny two Warmsprings Horse Network has also gone a tiny foal running along side of his Mother, -week-old colt standing in the warm sun with beyond the boundaries of Oregon placing this was fear of death, he had determined he much to learn, much more to contribute, as foals into homes as far away as England. was going to stop death this time. Pinpoint- his life would reveal. This spectacular colt, Shima’s “secret” ing the screams, his now strong legs carrying with a mischievous streak was front and cen- came early Easter his strong body of 1100 lbs. Pushing through ter standing proudly in the sunshine ready to morning 2015, tiny the fog at fevered pace 25 yards from the give and receive direction. Mother watched me brother foal was screams. He reached the screams. He was intently ready to leap. Her eyes looking for any born from Shima’s in charge, propelling himself through the fog glimmer of understanding. She was frightened. mis-shaped body. and the cold. Accelerating as he passed herd She was tired. She was thirsty. She contained We named him members and his trainer Heather Peterson. all they would need for the moment, for as “Starbuck”. His He heard nothing other than the screams, he long as the moment would last. Their beauty name is derived from was the thunder of his ancestors pulsing hard was stunning. The stark black and white of the native American pushing hard. He was the answer to the them in the warm Spring sun made her body language meaning screams that came from the irrigation pond. look out of joint, out of condition out of the “Astronaut”, in Eng- Starbuck arrived on As he lunged with his tremendous force into wild. She held a secret inside her as a new life lish it means “Star Easter morning. the icy water neck first, he began crushing the was beginning to take form. I named her Deer”. Born black hard surface with the force of his entire being, “Shima” a Navaho word referring to Mother. with darker black spots, a tiny anklet, his star circling the screams from the tiny foal now Another moment of definition, direction and is hummingbird shaped. He too possesses flailing in the frigid water. He had rounded her decision. I had allowed them to touch my long straight legs, a sweet gentle nature and once breaking through the hard surface. heart, they were now part of my being. As I great mind. He is glorious, he will continue Heather called to him to come out of the wa- gazed in awe at the pair, I was reminded it had his life soaring to astronomical heights into the ter he chose to focus on the filly. He stood in been round- up -day. This day would give stars. Attending the Linn Benton Equine the 5 foot deep water on the far side of the some a chance to live on with potential. For Community College in 2019/20 Starbuck has others it would mean the land would be forev- learned much from his formal education. er without their thunder. I had chosen the See Defining Moments Continued on Page 18 May, 2021 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 18 Defining Moments Lions conduct first of three Continued from Page 17 annual road clean ups tiny foal, he looked to see if she was able to make it to shore, she could not fight much longer the water was deep, the cold was tremendous. His choice was to make another pass around the tiny filly, breaking a larger path allowing Heather to get a halter and rope around the filly named “Ginger”, pulling her to the pond bank. Petersen was described that morning in the Madras Pioneer as saying: “ I pulled off my coat and tossed it on the bank, saw Seiki taking his first jump in- to the water. "He didn't walk out a few feet, or walk up and down the bank, he literally jumped in like he was going to clear a 6-foot gap," she Baby Ginger all grown up. said. "I yelled at him and cursed him for being so juve- nile, then he kept going, throwing himself forward as hard and as far as he could with each leap.” Seekseekqua had continued the legend of the mustang's survival proving himself as a tested leader. This defining moment opened the door wide for any possibility that lay beyond the pond bank. Seekseequa is a hero horse with a heightened will to ensure survival, recog- nizing danger, able to take action then to profoundly guarantee a clear path to life. Photo by Phyllis Carlin Years have now past since Lions Randy and Kristi Peterson with Road Clean-up Chairman Burt that cold foggy February morning. Thomson at the road clean-up. Seekseekqua is seven, he has contin- ued training with Vern and Kimberly Each year, the Crooked River Ranch Lions conduct three road Henderson in Terrebonne. clean-ups on 43rd and Chinook. The first of these clean-ups was Seekseekqua performs in many sad- conducted April 16th. Look for the Lions to be “on the road again” dle club competitions and enjoys trail when they conduct additional clean-ups in July and October. rides on our many trails at Crooked River Ranch. Seekseekqua and Em- The CRR Lions take pride in keeping the entrance to our Ranch ma have placed bringing ribbons home from every competition to date. clean. Asway amazed at they find on the road when the clean- The tiny hands that once groomed ups are conducted, the Lions urge you not to litter. him belonged to our daughter, now a beautiful young horse woman Emma Matanane, 13. Together they remain a force of determination, curiosity and kindness the bond is strong. He motivates Emma to be her best, she Emma Matanane on Seekseekqua. demands his best. Someone told me he is the kind of horse that will carry his rider to safety. I believe that!

Photos by Jon Awbrey Photos submitted by Beth Metanane

Emma riding Seekseekqua. May, 2021 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 19

CROOKED RIVER RANCH CAR GROUP “CARS IN THE CANYON” By Joe Shaffer, Crooked River Ranch Car Group

The Crooked River Ranch Car Group is Alive and Well! We have made the decision to not have the Cars in the Canyon car show again this year due to Covid. It’s a huge undertaking to organize the show, get sponsors and then maybe the chance of getting the show cancelled.

This year the car group has decided instead to put on a “Poker Run”, beginning with the first stop in Redmond, and the last stop ending with our sponsor Over The Edge Taphouse. We will have a Show and Shine along with trophy’s, raffle prizes and music. Hopefully next year we will get back to our “Cars in the Canyon” car show that will be even bigger and better than last year. Keep your fingers crossed!

The Crooked River Ranch Car Group is a huge advo- cate of giving back to the community along with our great spon- sors. We have donated funds to the Crooked River Ranch Sen- ior Center, Crooked River Ranch volunteer Fire Dept, the VFW, Crooked River Ranch Veterans Memorial, Crooked River Ranch Boy scouts and several other groups in the past.

If anyone is interested in being involved with the group, (No you DO NOT NEED a classic car to be involved) and no we are not a “club”, we would love to have you join us.

We gather at Over The Edge Taphouse on Wednesday afternoons at around 4:00 pm enjoying happy hour, good food and good conversations.

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Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area offers free guided hikes in May By Cindy Murray, FANs

Enjoy a May hike with Friends the creek to the confluence with and Neighbors of the Deschutes the Deschutes River. Canyon Area (FANs)! We are offering seven hikes this month. Big Summit Prairie To help reduce damage to the Friday, May 21, trail, minimize social impacts on 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. other visitors, and protect wild- Rating: Easy with 10 miles of driv- life habitat, group size is limited ing and 2 miles of walking Guide: Marilynne Keyser to 8 hikers. Standard Covid precautions will be in effect. We Big Summit Prairie occupies sever- will maintain social distancing al thousand acres of the middle from other participants and portion of the . bring a face mask to wear if The prairie is privately owned, but physical spacing requires it. most of the perimeter is in and easily ac- Space is limited, so thank you cessed by public roads. This will be for registering at our website: a drive and hike trip, looking at na- fansofdeschutes.org. More hike tive plants, circumnavigating the details are available on each prairie (ten miles). hike’s registration page. If a hike is full, join the wait list; we will email you if a space opens Tuesday, May 25, up. All guided hikes are free. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Photo by Cindy Murray Rating: Easy to moderate, 2 miles Hollywood Road Guide: David Vick Wednesday, May 5, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Experience magnificent scenery Rating: Moderate, 3 miles with about 400 feet Gray Butte and wildlife viewing at Central Oregon’s premi- of elevation gain Saturday, May 15, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ere state park. We will hike down into Crooked Guide: Eric Hanson Rating: Easy, 4 to 5 miles River canyon, cross the river on the boardwalk and head upstream on Wolf Tree Trail. Learn Enjoy local color, history and geocaching on Guide: Marilynne Keyser about the dramatic geological events that this leisurely paced hike with great views of the Gray Butte offers an opportunity to see some formed the park, view nesting eagles and identi- Crooked River Canyon. We will include a bit of wonderful middle elevation native wildflowers fy native plants and their traditional uses. geocaching for those who would like to im- not found on the Deschutes and Crooked River prove their GPS skills. canyon trails. We will stop often to learn about Chimney Rock Wildflower Hike the native plants at 3,000 to 4,000 feet of ele- Thursday, May 27, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Borden Beck Wildlife Preserve vation. Rating: Moderate, 4 miles Thursday, May 8, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Guide: Marilynne Keyser Rating: Easy, 2 to 3 miles Alder Springs Trail Guide: Cindy Zalunardo Tuesday, May 18, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This hike will focus on native plants, including early summer wildflowers. The trail takes us Along the Deschutes River, observe and learn Rating: Moderate to Difficult, 6 miles total with Whychus Creek crossing. from the banks of the Crooked River to the geo- how to identify native birds with an East Cas- logical marvel called Chimney Rock on the can- cades Audubon Society expert. Bring your Guide: Jeff Scheetz yon rim. We will go slowly and stop often to ex- binoculars. This hike starts along a scenic ridgeline and amine the native wildflowers we encounter and steeply descends into Whychus Creek canyon. enjoy the incredible vistas along the rim. After crossing Whychus Creek, the trail follows

Photo by Eric Hanson Submitted Photo Smith Rock State Park Hike. Chimney Rock Wildflower Hike. May, 2021 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 21

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Road. Thursdays. $65 for 1 hour. Will Categories: include hot stone, cupping, and percus- 101 Real Estate sion on request. 503-502-5115.” 102 Rentals 201 For Sale 205 Garage Sales 202 Lost & Found 301 Vehicles For Sale 401 Horses, Livestock & Pets HORSE & PET CARE@ CRR 500 Services Available Anytime. 601 Construction/Contractor Serv. Bonni, 541-362-6630 701 Domestic Services 802 Help Wanted 901 Wanted Jerry Harris Painting 541-390-5348 CCB209665 www.jerryharrispainting.vpweb.com 802 Help Wanted www.facebook.com/jerryharrispainting Photo by William Florence Help Wanted at the Big Dog Saloon Medicare Insurance Questions? on the Ranch, Servers and cook. Apply I’m here to help you find answers. Call within. Laura Harrison, your independent insur- ance agent on the Ranch. 541-704-5082.

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health! Need Help Cleaning Out Ask me how! [email protected] Your Culvert?

Crooked River Ranch residents are responsible for their drive- ways and culverts. The HOA has arranged for Storm Water Services to offer this service at a reduced rate based on grouping several culvert cleanings on the same day.

CRR RV Park If you are interested in obtaining this service, call the Admin- istration Office at 541-548-8939 to get on the waiting list or for more information

Impress your friends and family! Schedule your next family or group gathering (after COVID-19 is over) at the Crooked River Ranch RV Park now. Everyone will enjoy the wonderful amenities here at CRR! May, 2021 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 22

Nature and beauty surround us on our course By Linda Florence, President, CRR Ladies Golf Club

Photo by Bill Florence

What a wonderful spring!

We are supposed to keep our eyes Photo by Linda Florence on the golf ball but that becomes too difficult when nature and beau- Residential/Commercial Refuse For Crooked River Ranch ty surround us on the course. Whether the grass-munching marmots commonly known as rock chucks are sunbathing or running from red -tailed hawks, wildlife abounds on every fair- way.

Be sure to bring your binoculars to view the ea- gles’ nest across the canyon on hole 13. But also watch the ground on all holes for slithering critters already spotted this year.

Besides the deer dancing across fairways, keep your eyes open for porcupines, bald ea- gles, golden eagles, coyotes, and perhaps a flock of Canada geese, ducks and herd of mouflons.

There is a lot of activity and sounds on the course this time of year besides the “thwack” and “swish” of golf clubs.

Ladies Events in May

May 5 - CRRL Membership Meeting - All Mem- bers at Mac Park Noon to 2:00 pm / Bring your own lunch May 9 - Happy Mother’s Day May 10 - Sr. Ladies Juniper May 13 - 18- Hole Visitation Aubrey Glen May 18 - Sr. Ladies Widgi Creek May 26 - 9 -Hole Visitation CRR Photo by Cinda Awbrey May 31 - Memorial Day May, 2021 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 23 Decompress and expand your sphere Home & Home events go forward By Robin Gaudette, RN, ACSM/HFI, Aquatics Wellness Coordinator, RAPRD By John Smallwood, President, CRR Men’s Golf Club exhaling like a sway backed cow and rounding like an angry cat while inhaling. A hip hinge will wake up gluteal muscles (from sitting for long periods they get lazy) and stretch muscles in the back body. Stand with feet apart and knees soft, lean forward (hold tummy in) so your torso is parallel with the floor, pressing hips backwards. Be sure to bend at the hip not the low back. Tighten butt muscles and tummy, Our world shrank last year, in return to standing. A figure four two directions. Horizontally our cir- stretch helps tight hips; do sitting, cle of personal contact closed inward standing or lying down. Cross one and vertically, we went from stand- ankle over just above the opposite ing and walking in our daily lives to knee. You should feel the stretch in sitting hunched over the computer on the hip of the bent leg. Stretching virtual meetings and classes. This the front of the shoulders and chest sphere may become a hybrid for the is important especially for working unforeseeable future. at computers. Clasp both hands be- hind back; roll shoulders back Not only will your fitness squeezing shoulder blades. Photo by John Smallwood tracker or watch help remind you to L to R: Pat Fahey, Guy Crapper, Herb Parker, Monty Modrel stand and move these ideas will fo- Don’t forget to breathe deeply! For cus on moving to reverse sitting! hands and wrist, raise one arm The classic yoga move cat-cow re- straight in front palm up; with your Hi Central Oregon golfers. Spring seems to be leases neck and back tension while other hand pull the fingers down and here with the temperatures reaching 70 degrees on a few stretching chest and abdominal mus- back. Also periodically flex and days but still having some very cool mornings in the low cles. The exercise can be done; in a extend fingers and do wrist circles. 30’s. Congratulations to our April 2 Man Best Ball tour- chair, standing angled forward, knees Hopefully our circle will expand in nament winners: bent with your hands on thighs or on all directions soon! Gross Flight 1 – Steve McCann & Rigo Montes 71 strokes all fours. Arching your back while Gross Flight 2 – Herb Parker & Richard Risley 78 strokes Net Flight 1 – Ron Fitzpatrick & John Smallwood 64 strokes Dennis Cooper & Gary Molder 64 strokes Jack Martin & Jim Teske 64 strokes Net Flight 2 – Jim Hipp & David Kervin 62 strokes

The Men’s Club conducted an email poll concerning having Home & Home events going forward. About 30% of the Men’s Club responded, and of those responding, 70% supported having the Home & Home events. This Year we will have a Home & Home with Eagle Crest (already on the Play Day schedule) and with Quail Run (will be added to the Play Day schedule once the dates are confirmed).

Help Needed! 1. Please minimize driving carts on the fairways and areas where we want the grass to come back. 2. Please slow down on the gravel access road to the cart sheds, 10 MPH. Please keep up the pace of play. We set the pace of the golf course for the rest of the day. If we lag behind… the whole course will be behind the rest of the day. Stay up with the group in front.

Did you know?... Dues Payment Plans available Spread your dues payments out over a period of time. Monthly, quarterly and auto debit plans are available. For more information, or to set up a payment plan, please contact the Administration Office at 541-548- Photo by John Smallwood 8939 L to R: Chris Ferara, George Mitchner, Dan Husko May 2021

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