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Crooked River Ranch C& MA 5195 SW Clubhouse Road Crooked River Ranch, OR 97760 Phone—541-548-8939 Breaking Address Label news! Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Meeting HOA and Community Life at March 8, 2017 Crooked River Ranch in the 6:00 p.m. Heart of Central Oregon Juniper Room

March, 2017

URGENT! Cost, logistics, pros and cons discussed….. Learn about the Crooked River Enhanced Sheriff Patrol on Ranch Ranch Budget before it’s adopted! discussed at Town Hall meeting by Marilynne Keyser, Chair, CRR Budget/Audit Committee By Jim Adkins, Jefferson County Sheriff Some residents living on really want. What level of service Crooked River Ranch have been do you want? We are okay with asking the Home Owners Associa- whatever decision you, “the boss” tion Board and me, the Sheriff of makes. This is a serious matter and I Jefferson County, about the possi- want to help you make an informed bilities of assigning deputies specifi- decision. cally to CRR or increasing the num- Currently, I have my depu- ber of patrols on the Ranch. They ties patrol CRR in the following want to see an increase in traffic manner: When there is a call for safety operations and more roving service at CRR, they respond as patrols. There are other residents soon as possible. CRR calls must be who do not think it is necessary to prioritized along with the other calls have enhanced patrols on the Ranch from other parts of the county. As and think the way we conduct busi- Photo by Debbie Wagemaker you already know, it can take a long Budget Audit Committee Members pictured Back Row (L-R): Board Treasurer, Jim ness currently is adequate. Dille; Board Liaison, Paula Bartolomei; Sue Ellen Haley, John Williams; Mike Folkstad; time for a deputy to physically re- Dan Tomlinson and Board Member, Bim Gander. Front Row (L-R): Vice-Chair, Mary I decided to team up with spond to your address, if they are not Dell Kapps; Committee Chair, Marilynne Keyser and Secretary, Diana Scholz Not the CRR HOA and explore ways of on the Ranch. pictured, Herb Parker. providing enhanced patrols, which will cost each home owner a little The CRR Fire Department I hope I got your attention with In case you don’t know, mem- more money each year, in the form has been kind enough to allow me to my headline. Why? Because I want bers of the Budget Audit Committee of a special district tax. We decided put a desk and computer at the Fire you to come to the member meeting are homeowners just like you. We to see what the residents think about Station for my deputies to use. This hosted by your Board of Directors on volunteer our time because we want a space allows my deputies to interact Monday, March 20th at 6:00 pm. strong financially-secure homeown- a special district and then if there is enough interest, ask the home own- with the Fire Department and to This is the meeting when the Board ers’ association to protect all our have a location in which they can of Directors will see, as will all of joint assets and the investments each ers to vote on the matter. The HOA and I will give you the information; write reports in a safe space and a you who join us, the budget being of us has made in our private prop- location to interview folks from the proposed for fiscal year 2018 by the erty. There are 10 voting members the costs, logistics, pros and cons, but ask you to decide on what you See Enhanced Sheriff Patrol Page 14 Budget Audit Committee (BAC). See Crooked River Ranch Budget Page 12

Calendar……….……….5 Classifieds……………...21 Pull-out Ranch Governance Section Association, SRD & Fire District Info …………..…..…..11-14 CRR Organizations...4 Recreation………..…...23 Inside... Volunteers and Committees ………………………..……..11-14 March, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 2

Mariposa Lily Garden Club March Brings Spring. Come on, Spring! Do Your Thing! By Kay Limbaugh, Mariposa Lily Garden Club

MyCentralOregon.com tells of record The Mariposa Lily Garden Club snow depths for Central Oregon, with maintains the Fire hall landscape gardens. A Crooked River Ranch being no exception. cleanup crew is being organized and the The historic winter of 1992-93 is the bench- work will be done this month (we hope) mark for the current snowy season and re- when the weather allows. This is only one of cords are being shattered! As I write this on the many community areas maintained by Groundhog's Day, there is snow on the the Club. ground with more in the forecast. The Club was featured in the Fall/ The good news is: No winter lasts Winter issue of Sageland Magazine with an forever; no spring skips its turn. That quote is article of several pages written by Phyllis credited to Hal Borland, author. What a win- Carlin devoted to the bus stop mosaics. See ter! Will spring come this month? Will there pictures in this article taken by Bill Vollmer. be gardening weather? No predictions from Don't forget to set your clocks ahead me, other than to say spring will come Mon- on March 12 and celebrate like the Irish on day, March 20 on the calendar, but we'll all Finishing the cobalt border of the quail mosaic. March 17!! be waiting to see about the weather. I do hope that, as this is being read, we will be looking at agreed it fit with volunteering services to our community and donated $500 to the efforts of this group.

Members are tending plants for the June sale. Chairs Shirley Fox, Mitzi Williams and Anita Von Eps state the goal is to have 1000 plants for sale! As previous buyers know, the price is right for these locally-grown plants. To help purchaser select just the right plants, Dona Smith-Bell is working on signage with detailed plant descriptions. Lowe's donated large and small paint sticks for the Club to attach informa- tive signs. The bluebird at Cinder and Panorama. The Mariposa Lily mosaic adorns the Informa- tion Center. bare ground. As much as I love snow, it has be- The purpose of the Mariposa Lily Gar- come a 4-letter word. den Club is to share the joy of gardening, pre- serve natural resources and volunteer services At the January meeting of the Mariposa to our community. The Club meets the third Lily Garden Club, Charmaine Manley spoke to Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in the social the members about the crisis on the Ranch room of the Crooked River Ranch Chapel. For caused by the weather. She explained the Com- additional information, please contact President munity outreach and all that volunteers had done Judy Berg at 541-504-8848 Or Vice President to provide services to CRR residents who need Renee West at 541-598-6126. help. Although community outreach is some- The Golden Mantel. what beyond the scope of the Club, the members Photos by Bill Volmers

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First gather to be held April 4th….. Welcome to Shooting Stars 4th Season Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation By Kate Adams, Shooting Stars Mobile Hearing Clinic

Shooting Stars, a no-fee organi- hance our firearms knowledge and use comes to Bend zation of women interested in learning skills. Our emphasis since inception is to By Cinda Awbrey, CRR Lions Sight & Hearing Committee and/or refining their knowledge, skills, help women in the safe, effective and abilities and attitudes about firearms, be- lawful use of firearms, particularly for Have others told you that you suffer from hearing gins its fourth season on April 4, 2017 at self-protection. Information about our problems, but you do not have the resources to buy the expen- 6:00 p.m. at the Crooked River Ranch gathers will be in the CRR Telegraph sive hearing assistance aids? Have you wondered if you are Heritage House. Our own Maureen each month between March and Septem- losing your hearing, but have been discouraged from getting Rogers (formerly Adams-Hegwood) is ber. help because of the expense? This is your chance! our speaker. In addition to welcoming all of Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation will be our members back for this season, we holding a Mobile Hearing Clinic on March 31st in Bend. The want to extend a special welcome to Crooked River Ranch Lions Club is offering to pay for a few women who have a desire to learn more individuals to attend this Clinic. about the use of firearms even though If you want to take advantage of this valuable oppor- they may be reluctant to consider this tunity you must contact one of the people listed below. They method of self-protection. will help you complete the required application to see if you The doors will open at the CRR Heritage could be one of the lucky recipients of this valuable free medi- House at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, cal care and, if needed, hearing assistance aids. Please contact 2017 for this Shooting Stars Gather. Any us as soon as possible, as only a few people will be able to be Maureen is an NRA certified instructor in questions, please contact Kate Adams at served. Contact Cinda Awbrey at 559-936-5334 or Karen pistol, rifle, shotgun, home firearm 541.306.0875 or by email at Jamison at 541-815-8435. safety, in addition to being a Redmond [email protected]. Rod & Gun Club Range Safety Officer. Her specialty is helping women to get Shooting Stars started in handling firearms and improv- ing marksmanship. Maureen offers Gather classes for groups of women as well as Crooked River Ranch offering private lessons. Many have praised her patience, preparedness and Heritage House performance. At this gather, Maureen Tuesday, April 4, 2017 will be presenting an Introduction to 5:30 p.m. Doors Open Handguns 101. 6:00 p.m. Start For more info contact Kate Adams Shooting Stars is planning sev- [email protected] eral events and monthly speakers to en-

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Crooked River Ranch Birders Blurb….. Around the Ranch Groups and Organizations Swallows returning, Art & Spirit Mingle six of nine species at the Ranch Classes available By Kevin Smith, CRR Birders Contact - Patricia Kirk 541-923-8718 Birders Winter Raptor Counts finish up 3rd Wed. 7:00 p.m. Senior Center Contact - Kevin Smith 541-350-3895 this month and it has been wild season Brown Bag Food Program again with record highs and lows. Our 1st Wed. 5:00 p.m. Old Fire Hall heavy snow storms could be the reason. Contact - Rose Lindor 541-548-7618 Most of them have gone back north to the Cancer Support Group nesting grounds. But some of our resident Contact - Karen Jamison 541-548-7979 raptors are building nests and laying eggs Classic Cars Wed. at 5:00 p.m. Big Dog now. Soon we will see baby heads poking Contact - Dick Stevens 541– 548-0450 up from those nests. Some of my favorite CRR ATV Club birds are back. Just like Capistrano the 1st Wed. at 6:30 p.m. Sandbagger Saloon swallows are returning. We have six of the Contact - John Seely 541-510-2123 nine species right here at the Ranch, Violet CRR Canyon Quilters -Green, Tree, Bank, Barn, Cliff and the Mon. 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Chapel Family Ctr. Contact - Tina Wilson 541-548-2080 dullest of them all the Northern Rough- CRR Lions Club winged Swallow. They all nest here. For 2nd and 4th Tues. Sandbagger Saloon such a dull bird it has the longest name for 5:30 p.m. Social Hour, 6:30 p.m. Meeting a swallow, Stelgidopteryx (Greek for Contact - Mark Dearman 503-949-8586 scraper wing) serripennis (Latin for saw CRR Riders Sue Silver [email protected] feather) because of the rough, hooked lead- CRR Senior Group ing edge of the feathers, especially in the Thurs. 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Senior Center male. Possibly that allows them to fly more Contact - Lewis Meyers, Jr. 510-599-7035 quietly like an owl which exhibits the same Photo by Kevin Smith Dutch Oven Group type of feathers. Watch for all of them in Swallow in flight. Contact - Mark or Sue Schneider 541-504-8765 early March migrating back north from FANs Board Meeting - 4th Tues., 6:30 p..m. Central America. Contact - Marilynne Keyser 541-923-0558

Bring your ‘Bird-Shots’ to our March Birders’ meeting on the 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Farmers and Artisans Market th 1st and 3rd Sat. April - Dec. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Senior Center. In April we meet on the 19 and by then you will be bringing in nesting shots. Old Fire Hall

Birding by Ear classes start March 1st in Sawyer Park in Bend at 8:00 a.m. They only Contact - Jolie Armas 541-419-5923 Contact - Barbara Rybarczyk 541-390-3781 last about two hours so you have the rest of the day free. Honeybee Conservation Group

Contact - Ann Lewis 541-610-6886 Wednesday Birders continues in Bend looking for birds in Central Oregon. Contact Judy Ladies Golf Club at [email protected] Mary ‘Y’ introduces young children to birds, mammals, reptiles and Contact - Jeanne Holloway 541-461-7843 more. E-mail her at [email protected]. Mah Jongg Wed. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Clubhouse East Cascades Audubon has free trips on Saturdays and Sundays during the month Contact - Jan Cook 541-923-2438 to locations all over Oregon. They are listed at http://www.ecaudubon.org/ Mariposa Lily Garden Club 3rd Tues. 10:00 a.m. TBA The Crooked River Ranch Bird List (now at 164 species) is available at the Ranch Office, Contact - Judy Berg - 541-504-8848 the Information Kiosk, at our meetings or by contacting me as follows. Phone 541-350-3895, e- Men's Golf Club mail at [email protected] for information about our group, the many birding Contact - Jack Martin 541-548-1793 opportunities in Oregon, or about birding in general. For more bird (and other animals) photos Power Yoga look to my web site at http://www.kevnsmithnaturephotos.com Wed. 08:30 - 9:30 a.m. Contact Penny Radtke 541-410-0299

Ranch Chapel - 541-923-8081 Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. Lord’s Loopers Contact - Susan Free 541-306-0212 Contact - Gladys Johnson 541-923-3871 Women’s Ministries Thurs. at 10:00 a.m. (beginning in the fall) Contact - Cheryl Foidel 541-504-3390 Youth Group – Tues. 6:00 p.m. Contact Bill Ream 541-548-0671 Sage Quilters 2nd & 4th Tues. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Senior Ctr. Contact - Delores Guy 541-504-8648 Contact - Mary McCabe 541-923-8001 Shooting Stars 1st Tues. (April - Oct.) 6:00 p.m. Senior Center Contact - Kate Adams 541-306-0875 Terrebonne Grange Contact - Joan Profitt 541-923-6035 Upper Room Christian Fellowship Sun. 10:00 a.m. Contact - Dodie or Glenn Sand 541-548-0622

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March SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 8:30 AM Power Yoga 10:30 AM CRR 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Senior Group Social 5:00 PM Classic Cars Potluck at noon 6:30 PM CRR ATV Club 1:00 PM Events Planning Committee 5:30 PM Lions Board Mtg.

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 9:00 AM CRR Canyon 1:00 PM Sage Quilters 8:30 AM Power Yoga 10:30 AM CRR Quilters 6:00 PM Chapel Youth 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Senior Group Social 10:00 AM Board Work 5:00 PM Classic Cars Potluck at noon Session 5:00 PM SRD Mtg. 12:00 Noon Ranch 6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery 6:00 PM Jefferson County Democrats Potluck Board of Commissioners Meeting

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9:00 AM CRR Canyon 4:30 PM Golf Advisory 8:30 AM Power Yoga 10:30 AM CRR 4:00 PM FANs Lecture Quilters 5:30 PM CRR Lions Social 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Senior Group Social Series 4:30 PM Architectural 6:30 PM CRR Lions Mtg. 5:00 PM Classic Cars Potluck at noon Review Committee 6:00 PM Chapel Youth 7:00 PM Birders 6:30 PM Fire Board Mtg. 6:00 PM Board Meeting 6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 1:00 PM FANs Hike 9:00 AM CRR Canyon 10:00 AM Mariposa Lily 8:30 AM Power Yoga 10:30 AM CRR Quilters Garden Club 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Senior Group Social 6:00 PM Board Meeting 4:30 PM Golf Advisory 5:00 PM Classic Cars Potluck at noon 6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery 6:00 PM Chapel Youth

26 27 28 29 30 31 9:00 AM CRR Canyon 1:00 PM Sage Quilters 8:30 AM Power Yoga 10:30 AM CRR Quilters 5:30 PM CRR Lions Social 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Senior Group Social 1:30 PM Architectural 6:30 PM CRR Lions Mtg. 5:00 PM Classic Cars Potluck at noon Review Committee 6:00 PM Chapel Youth 6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery

April SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9:00 AM CRR Canyon 1:00 PM Sage Quilters 8:30 AM Power Yoga 10:30 AM CRR Quilters 6:00 PM Chapel Youth 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Senior Group Social 10:00 AM Board Work 5:00 PM Classic Cars Potluck at noon Session 6:30 PM CRR ATV Club 11:30 AM Jefferson County 6:30 PM Celebrate Recov- Community Read ery 1:00 PM Events Planning Committee 5:30 PM Lions Board Mtg.

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9:00 AM CRR Canyon 4:30 PM Golf Advisory 8:30 AM Power Yoga 10:30 AM CRR Quilters 5:30 PM CRR Lions Social 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Senior Group Social 4:30 PM Architectural 6:30 PM CRR Lions Mtg. 5:00 PM Classic Cars Potluck at noon Review Committee 6:00 PM Chapel Youth 7:00 PM Birders 6:00 PM Board Meeting 6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery March, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 6

Application due in Post Box by April 3rd….. Calling all Ranch Democrats CRR Lions offer fourth Ranch Democrats Scholarship Award this spring to host Pot-Luck By Shirley Fox, Co-Chairperson, CRR Lions Scholarship Committee By Fran Davis, Jefferson County Democrats rd Attention college bound fice Box by Monday, April 3 to be You are invited to join us at high school seniors, current college considered. the Ranch Heritage House / Senior and trade school students and also The CRR Lions Foundation Center for a Potluck Lunch on adult CRR resi- is excited to be able to help another Thursday, March 9th at 12:00 noon. dents wishing deserving resident pursue their aca- to pursue addi- demic dream. The CRR Lions Club We’ll eat and then have s tional schooling and CRR Lions Foundation would short meeting after we get the or training. also like to express gratitude for the kitchen clean. Bring your interests The CRR Lions community’s support in making this and questions and we will continue Foundation is dream come true. to get . Bring a Friend. For more excited to be information contact Fran Davis, able to help support another deserv- For more information con- Chair, Jefferson County Democrats ing resident pursue their academic tact Shirley Fox at 541-504-4604 or at 541-923-7403 dream and will be looking for a Mitzi Williams at 541-548-3897. qualified Ranch recipient for the fourth scholarship award this com- Need a newsletter… ing spring.

Application forms with Copies listed requirements will be available to all qualifying residents on the of the CRR Lions website, the Crooked Telegraph River Ranch website and through your school guidance counselors at are also Redmond, Ridgeview, Culver, the Redmond Proficiency Academy as available at the well as Central Oregon Community Trading Post and College. Applications and attach- Administration Building ments must be in the Lions Post Of-

Please call 541-504-7565 for directions

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FANS Lecture Series: Save the Date! Geology of the Crooked River Area Lecture and Geologic Formations Hike By Penny Radtke, FANs Board Member

Do you ever gaze at the gorgeous colors and shapes of our beautiful canyons and wonder at the varied forces that shaped them?

Join the Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area (FANS) on Mar. 18th at 4:00 p.m. in the Juniper Room at Crooked River Ranch to delve into our volcanic past. Carrie Gordon, Forest Geologist on the Ochoco National Forest Crooked River Grasslands and Oregon Master Naturalist, will reveal the mysteries of the geology of our local Deschutes and Crooked River Canyons. She has lived and worked in Central Oregon since 1992, and has had a life-long fascination with the land and the rocks, listening to the stories they tell.

Photo submitted by Penny Radtke Geologist Carrie Gordon enjoys the beauty of Oregon.

Carrie will also lead a hike the following day, Sunday, March 19th, at 1:00 p.m. on the lower Crooked River near Crooked River Ranch to see geologic formations.

Space is limited and registration at fansofdeschutes.org is required for both events. FANS members are admitted free to the lecture, and non- members pay $2 per person at the door. The hike is free for members and non-members alike. Join FANS for $10 per person at the website, and attend our lecture series for free! March, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 8

Smaller group, but lots of fun! After the snows we are ready to “March” into Spring CRR Snowbirds meet in By Earleen Arthur Co-secretary, CRR Senior Group

March may be the first month this an “open” meeting. We encourage the Phoenix, Arizona year that we can be open every day. people of Crooked River Ranch to By Earleen Arthur, Co-Secretary, CRR Senior Group Due to our adverse weather in Decem- think of the “Heritage House” as a ber and January, Community Center, not just a “house we broke a record for old people”. Other groups use this for Senior Center facility as their meeting place all the closures. We had time. For example; the Sage Quilters, to change the date The Shooting Stars, the Bunco Group for our Thank You and Family Bingo which was another Luncheon two success in February. We want to open times. This is done each year to honor up our membership to include younger the outgoing board members, the new people as members of “The Heritage board members and to thank all our House” which is run by the Senior active members for their participation Group. We would like to hear what with our fund raisers and more. We can you think of this idea. It is imperative never thank people enough for their that we keep getting younger people as help. We would not be a “Senior Cen- members so the Senior Center/Heritage ter/Heritage House” without them. We House can still be kept up and useable also announced that the CRR Car Club to all. was the recipient of the “Thank You” Photo by Martin, our waiter plaque. The BIG snow storm prevented We are currently advertising Orren Brownson, Judy Borwnson, Earleen Arthur, Jo Alstock and Birk Lowerie this presentation from happening ear- in the Bend Source Wedding magazine catch up on CRR happenings at the Old Spaghetti Factory in Phoenix lier. and are trying to let everyone know we rent the Heritage House for all sorts of For the fourth year in a row, CRR Snowbirds met for a late Feb- A new group has started meeting events. Keep us in mind for your spe- th ruary luncheon at the Old Spaghetti Factory. While on February 18 at the Heritage House. It is Bre Mat- cial events, like large birthday parties the weather in Phoenix, Arizona was rainy, our spirits were anything but son’s Jewelry Class. Sign up to learn and anniversaries or family reunions. gloomy. Our only disappointment was that Coralee Parks, who came how to make wire wrapped jewelry. You can contact Babs Weber at 541- down with a bad cold the day before, had to miss the luncheon for the 504-8113 to reserve your rental dates. second year in a row. Last year she stayed home to take care of Jake Our first General Meeting of 2017 th Janzen, who had just gotten out of the hospital. Those of us who were is set for Thursday the 6 of April at We look forwards to seeing and able to meet had a great time catching up on what is new at Crooked the Senior Center/Heritage House. It is hearing from you all this year. River Ranch. I was the last one to head south and had experienced two feet of snow before leaving. We discussed how grateful we were to miss all the snow problems that Central Oregon was experiencing. We highly recommend "Snow Birding".

Orren and Judy Brownson told us they have decided to sell their home at Crooked River Ranch this year and become full-timers in Arizona. They will be in Oregon soon to start getting rid of things and place a “For Sale” sign on their property. Coralee sold her place at CRR in the fall of 2016 to become a full-timer at Apache Junction, Arizona. Martin, our waiter, took our picture. He was a wonderful server and we ordered great meals. I can certainly recommend the crab ravioli. Some of the other meals ordered by our group were spaghetti with different sauces, chicken, clam and Alfredo. Jo Alstock and Birk Lowrie have been keeping busy this winter at their “Casa Grande” home. They say the “welcome mat" is out for any of their friends who would like to visit. Just give them a call. We may need to change the name of our gathering to the CRR and former CRR Snowbirds Luncheon. We hope we- can all meet again in 2018 and if there is anyone who wants to join us, let us know, we would love to include you.

Paint & Restoration work done for DIYer’s & non DIYer’s March, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 9 CRR ATV Riders plan upcoming spring and summer events By Michelle Parcel, CRR ATV Riders

Our last meeting was held at cluded Sumter and Morrow County the Sandbagger Saloon and began at OHV. Please bring your suggestions 6:30 p.m. In attendance to the next meeting. The last group were 32 members and ride will be at the coast in Florence, guest and new member Oregon, sometime in September after Barry Bright. school has started. John also men- tioned if any of us want to have an President John Seely re- ATV ride, pick a place and date and ported that we provided Christmas let him know. We can easily get the baskets and gifts for three families word out to members. There are lots and that all were grateful. We have of places to ride in the area in addi- $742.00 in our treasury. These funds tion the BLM. There is Henderson are for clean-up fees, Thanksgiving Flat OHV, Four Corners OHV, Ft. and Christmas sponsorship's and any Rock OHV and Cline Buttes OHV, needs that may come up during the all within 20 miles of CRR. year. We also collected $955.00 from organizations, individuals and busi- Lynnelle Morgan talked nesses during the recent snow storm. about the emergency support that she We gave $500 to Brad Williams. initiated for people on the ranch that Brad and his daughter spent many were in trouble during the last snow days plowing driveways for storm. Lynnelle, with help from a “donations” only. The balance was large number of CRR ATV group put into our fund for any needs that members, delivered food, shoveled arise. out driveways and unstuck doors that had people trapped in their own We discussed our spring homes. There were four nurses cleanup on adjacent BLM land. The (members of our group) doing wel- feeling is that we should get it done fare checks on ranch residents. The before it gets too hot, but we do need need by our neighbors was almost to wait for the snow to melt. The overwhelming. See the article in the best prospective dates are the end of last issue of the Telegraph for more April or the beginning of May. information on this effort. Thank You Lynnelle! John also brought up group rides. The first one is during the Se- Cole Gayheart, who is on the neca Oyster Feed the 3rd weekend in Jefferson County Planning Commis- May. Space is limited if you plan to sion, told us about the up-coming go let Trudi know. She has made Total Eclipse on August 21st and its arrangements with the RV camp at effect on our community. Central Seneca where there are some full Oregon will be packed with over hookups and some over flow dry 130,000 people expected in town. camp spots. The next group ride will The Madras Fairgrounds is expecting be our annual ride on Memorial Day 30,000 people and all hotels are weekend at Walton Lake where we booked. The roads, especially Hwy dry camp in the snow park parking 97 will be packed. Imagine trying to area. Future group rides planned for get out from Lower Bridge Rd. Be the July 4th weekend and Labor Day prepared! weekend. We haven't selected sites The next meeting is March for these rides yet. Suggestions in- 1st 6:30 p.m. at the Sandbagger. March, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 10

Calendars on sale for 20% off! Calendar sales support Events Committee Endeavors

Featuring pictures of some of the most beautiful places on the Ranch, our animals and fun events, the CRR Ranch Calendars are on sale for $8.00, 20% off their original price. In addition to the calendars, we have note cards for sale at the Admini- stration Office as well. Proceeds from the calendar and note cards support the Events Planning Committee, which sponsors the Barn Dance, provides wagon rides for the children at the Western Holiday Christmas and has purchased light sculp- tures for our holiday display at Christmas time. A new event that the Committee will be hosting is the Ingenious Art Competition. The committee appreciates your support as it strives to bring new and fun events to the Ranch. March, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 11

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President’s Message Meetings By David Palmer, President written in collaboration with Judy LaPora, Ranch Manager Budgets. If most of you are like me you don’t wake up in the morning ea- CRR ASSOCIATION gerly anticipating doing budget work. Irrespective of this being home, office, or or- BOD Work Session ganizational budgets however, the importance of a solid balanced budget with an eye 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. / 1st Mon / Juniper Room for future contingencies cannot be over stated. Your Association maintains just such a budget. Monthly Board Meeting As the Ranch is ready to adopt its Fiscal Year 2018 budget, I thought I would 6:00 p.m. / 3rd Monday / Juniper Room take a moment to discuss our budgetary process. The Associations fiscal cycle begins Contact: Admin Office 541-548-8939 on May 1st when the proposed budget as put forth by the Budget and Audit Commit- tee (in collaboration with the various departmental supervisors and Ranch Manager) Architectural Committee 4:30 p.m. / 2nd & 4th Monday / Admin Bldg. is approved in April. Over the next several months several steps happen. Contact: Steve D’Ambrosia One, your Association has each prior year’s budget audited by an independ- Phone: 503-449-8756 ent and certified auditing firm. The auditing firm goes completely through the prior Budget/Audit year’s budget using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This review is then Juniper Room presented to you and your Board of Directors, usually in July or August. During this See calendar for dates and times time, and throughout the rest of the fiscal year our staff accountant provides the staff Contact: Marilynne Keyser for information and Board Officers monthly financial reviews. This allows us to compare current Phone: 541-923-0558 spending with budgeted spending. So (as a broad example) at six months in we should be “around” fifty percent use in any particular line item. This process occurs Golf Advisory throughout entirety of the fiscal year. 4:30 p.m. / 3rd Tuesday / Juniper Room Contact: Paul Nemitz The next big step in the process is when the Budget and Audit Committee Phone: 541-923-1462 (BAC) meets in October for its first meeting of the year to begin planning next years’ budget. At this meeting officers are elected and the budget calendar established. Parks & Recreation During this portion of the annual journey, the Ranch Departmental Supervisors work 6:30 p.m. / 4th Monday / Juniper Room with the Ranch Manager and Staff Accountant to review and revise the Capital Re- Contact: Sylvia Kimbley Phone: 541-504-1073 serve Plan budget (CRP) which is then presented to the BAC at the December meeting. The CRP is a fund in which the Association sets aside money to repair or replace Phase Representatives our capital assets. Over 40 years of operation we have purchased almost 5 million 6:30 p.m. / Quarterly/ Juniper Room dollars in assorted assets. Those assets have depreciated by over 3.7 million leaving a Contact: Karen Atwood book value of a little under 1.2 million. It is imperative to remember that your Board Phone: 503-351-9250 of Directors has a fiduciary responsibility to maintain those assets and possibly even improve them over time. Nominating Committee 10:00 a.m. / 1st Wed. / Juniper Room See President’s Message Page 12 Contact: Dave Palmer Phone: 503-508-0032

Events Planning Committee 1:00 p.m. / 1st Thursday / Juniper Room Contact: Judy LaPora 541-548-8939

Board Meeting Highlights CC&R Committee 3:00 p.m. / 3rd / Wednesday Monday, February 20, 2017 Cheryl McCauley Phone: 541-548-8939  Former CC&R Review Committee Chair Ben Johnson reported that he has stepped down as Chair and introduced Cheryl McCawley as the new Chair of the CC&R Re- OTHER CRR GOVERNING view Committee. Mr. Johnson provided a report that includes data from 2013- ENTITIES 2016. He discussed the types of complaints received and how the Committee de- termines who is responsible for investigating the complaint. Some complaints in- Special Roads District volve county code issues, so those are referred to either Jefferson or Deschutes 5:00 p.m. / 2nd Wednesday / Juniper Room County for follow up. Other complaints are due to CC&R violations and these are Contact: Monte Monteith Phone: 541-504-8500 the complaints that the Committee investigates. For more detail this report is available on the CRR website. New Chair, Cheryl McCawley thanked Mr. Johnson CRR Fire Protection Board for all his work and her goal is to maintain the same level of attention. 6:30 p.m. / 3rd Thursday / Fire Hall Contact: Harry Ward Phone: 541-923-6776 See Board Highlights Page 13 March, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 12 President’s Message Crooked River Ranch Budget Continued from Page 11 Continued from Page 1

The next significant step is at the January Of course, there are BAC meeting. At this meeting, the committee always unexpected sur- also reviews the current fiscal years’ budget-to- prises, and the recent winter actual operating results, just as your Ranch depart- storm keeping snow on the mental supervisors, Ranch Manager, and Board ground for over two months Officers do. Further, the Supervisors once again was extremely tough on all work with the Ranch Manager and Staff Account- of us. I don’t know about ant to prepare their proposed Operating Budget for you, but my husband and I the next fiscal year. This portion of the road can have lived here for 15 years, be a bit bumpy as they all work to cut costs and and we don’t even own a improve revenues. The BAC will analyze each snow shovel. department’s budget line item by line item direct- ing questions, concerns and suggestions to the Our road crew various Supervisors. worked hard to keep our roads plowed, including At this point, the “Road to the Budget” bringing in outside help. can take a number of turns and detours. The BAC There was so much snow, it works with staff to refine the budget, smoothing was impossible to know out the bumps and bends. Also during this time, Photo by Debbie Wagemaker where the ditches were on the income producing departments review and re- Budget Audit Committee members listen to department supervisors presentations. many roads so plowing had vise their Fee Schedules for the upcoming fiscal to be limited to the center of year. This information, along with the operating on the Budget Audit Committee, including two roads. More cinders had to be purchased, and and CRP needs, is used by the BAC to help deter- then they froze, both in the pile and in the trucks, mine the upcoming dues structure. Again, it is board members, Bim Gander and Board Treasurer Jim Dille. We also have a non-voting liaison from and had to be thawed out before they could be important to remember, the majority of the BAC spread. The road crew plows were not small are resident volunteers so anything that they will the board, Paula Bartolomei. All of our meetings are listed on the ranch website and in the Tele- enough to plow cul-de-sacs. be recommending will equally apply to them. In this process, the road often forks into many paths graph, and they are open to any members who Fortunately, our current fiscal year 2017 would like to attend. budget is able to absorb these additional expenses with BAC members debating the best track to a reasonable and appropriate assessment rate. This The Board sets the vision for the ranch, due to cost savings in other areas. We also have a is never a fast process, instead there is a distinct and the budget needs to reflect that vision. For the $25,000 contingency built into the budget which and deliberate process to ensure the most compre- last few years, the Board has focused on: we have never before had to utilize. hensive, fair and accurate plan. Once the BAC ・Enhancing the road department’s ability to Come to the March 20th presentation of members merge back into an agreed upon lane, the the proposed 2018 budget. Have your say about approved Fee Schedule and CRP Budget are pre- maintain and improve our roads, our recommendations to address these and other sented to the Board of Directors for consideration. ・Insuring our ability to recruit and keep good employees, and issues facing our homeowners’ association. Be a The Operating Budget is presented to the ・Protecting our investment in commonly-held part of the solution! Board and public at the Joint BAC/BOD Regular assets by funding a Capital Reserve Plan Meeting in March. (March 20, 2017 at 6:00 pm this year) At this meeting, the Board will adopt or modify the Fee Schedule and CRP Budget. After Crooked River Ranch Crime Watch reviewing the Operating Budget, the Board will January, 2017 adopt or modify the Operating Budget at the April Board of Directors Regular Meeting (April 17, There were 1121 county wide calls made to Jeffer- tion, a resident was arrested for violation of a 2017, 6:00 pm). The newly adopted budgets are son County Sheriff Department in the month of restraining order and probation violation. The again effective May 1st of each year. January. resident was transported to and housed at the Jefferson County Jail. All current and previous year’s budget Of a total of 64 incidents in the Jefferson County  On January 17, a Jefferson County Sheriff’s information can be found on our website. Also, Sheriff’s Department Press Log for the period Jan Deputy contacted a resident of Crooked River please keep in mind every single BAC meeting is 1 – Jan 29, 2017, six (6) involved Crooked River Ranch. Dispatch confirmed a felony warrant open to the public if you ever wish to follow the Ranch. out of Deschutes County for the residents’ ar- process in person.  On January 4, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s rest. The resident was placed under arrest and Office received a report of an unattended transported to the Jefferson County Jail without death at a residence in the 6700 block of SW incident and lodged. Mustang. It was determined that the resident  On January 17, a Deputy with the Jefferson had died from natural causes. County Sheriff’s Office arrested a resident in  On January 12, a Deputy travelling to his pa- the 12300 block of SW Peninsula for Assault trol vehicle in Crooked River Ranch observed IV domestic. The resident was transported to a Husky travelling up and down the middle of the Jefferson County Jail, where they were SW Mustang Rd near SW Shad Rd. The dog, booked and lodged without incident. an unaltered male was transported to the  On January 20, a Deputy with the Jefferson Crooked River Ranch Fire Department and County Sheriff’s Office took a report of two taken to the Three Rivers Humane Society in firearms that had been found next to the road in Madras. the 8800 block of SW Shad. The serial num-  On January 16, a Jefferson County Sheriff’s bers were checked and returned as stolen. The Deputy responded to an address in the 9000 firearms were secured and transported to the block of SW Sand Ridge Rd, for a report of a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in Madras restraining order violation. After an investiga- and the owner will be contacted.

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2016/2017 Board Meeting Highlights CRR Board of Directors

Continued from Page 11 Please send all inquiries to: [email protected]

 President Palmer reported that the After Action/Community Outreach meeting was President David Palmer..……...... 503-508-0032 positive and encouraging. The focus was not only about the recent snow event, but to [email protected]

prepare for other emergencies, such as wildfire and earthquakes. Emergency Services Vice President John Smallwood...541-815-4085 Director of Jefferson County, Mark Carman was in attendance along with representa- [email protected] tives from the Fire Department. Mr. Carman thought that a Community Emergency Re- sponse Team (C.E.R.T) would be most helpful to the Ranch. There is a possibility of a Treasurer James Dille...... 503-656-2866 [email protected] grant that would be awarded to allow CRR to start a CERT team. The grant is being re- quested for Crook, Jefferson, and Deschutes Counties. The training involves classroom Secretary Paula Bartolomei .…....541-548-0675 instruction, along with a hands-on portion. President Palmer stated that CRR needs one [email protected] and the grant will assist with the cost to get a team together. Director Marc Beebe………..…..541-815-0125  Vice-President Smallwood reported that the Greater Terrebonne Citizen Action Commit- [email protected]

tee met, with 17 members attending. Vice President Smallwood is the Chair. The Com- Director Sue Flory………..….…541-350-7417 mittee reached out to Deschutes and Jefferson County Commissioners along with State [email protected] Representatives Huffman and Ferrioli and received their support to enhance the safety of Hwy 97 into Terrebonne. ODOT representative Gary Farnsworth reported that Director Bim Gander…………….541-977-0674 $300,000.00 was designated for a study, looking at short term and long term solutions. [email protected]

Some of the solutions that the Action Committee came up with include a flashing cross- th Director David Keyston……..…..541-639-3211 ing light, reduction of speed further north of Lower Bridge, rumble strips, using 19 St to [email protected] C St as an alternate south bound road, and to widen and make a merge lane to south bound 97. There is an ODOT Advisory Committee being formed and Vice President Director Carol Orr………...…..…541-593-7221 Smallwood wants to be sure that members of the Greater Terrebonne Citizen Action [email protected] Committee are on the ODOT Advisory Committee. ODOT appears to not be in total support, but Mr. Smallwood is going to press the issue. CRR Resident Jeff Scholz has been posting the meeting minutes and copies of ODOT drafts on NextDoor and has also

started a Facebook page for those that want to get the latest information. There is a petition for concerned citizens to sign to urge county and state leaders and ODOT to Phase Representatives make a plan to increase pedestrian and traffic safety in the unincorporated area of Ter- Assisting with Ranch Communication rebonne and Hwy 97 and Lower Bridge. They are trying to get at least 1,000 signatures. Vice President Smallwood will keep the Board apprised of the status of future meetings. Phase 1 Becky D’Ambrosia……...503-970-2344  President Palmer wanted to remind everyone that the restated By-Laws are posted on Phase 1 Diane Nunley……...…….503-260-6512 the CRR website and he encourages everyone to read them and make comments. Phase 2 Paulette Nordin, …….…..541-570-5564 Phase 2 Pam Halladey……..….….541-923-3708  Ranch Manager LaPora provided a copy of the Fee and Rate Schedule for FY 2017/2018. Phase 2 Lee Moore………….....…541-280-0470 The Budget/Audit Committee has approved and is requesting the Board adopt an in- Phase 3 Stephanie Proffitt...……...541-604-1628 crease in the annual HOA dues to $430.00 based on the Operating Budget and Capital Phase 3 Debbie Page……………..541-923-7268 Reserve Plan needs. Phase 4 Robin Gaudette………….425-737-5519 Phase 5 Diane Randgaard…….…..541-279-9131  Reminder ~ CRR Town Hall Meeting regarding Enhanced Jefferson County Sheriff Patrols Phase 6 Robin Gaudette………….425-737-5519 will be held on February 28, 2017 in the Juniper Room of the Administration Building Phase 7 Carol Orr…..…..……...…541-593-7221 starting at 6:00 p.m. Phase 8 Earleen Arthur……...... 541-504-0755

 Reminder ~ The Jefferson County Commissioners Meeting will be held on March 8, 2017 Phase 8 Karen Atwood…………..503-351-9250 Phase 9 Roger Canales…...…...….503-655-0448 in the Juniper of the Administration Building starting at 6:00 p.m. Phase 10 Gina Anderson……...….541-350-5240 Phase 11 Gail DesBrisay………....541-504-8562 Phase 12 Carol Orr…..………...…541-593-7221 Phase 13 Gail DesBrisay…..……..541-504-8562 Phase 14 Carolynne Erickson…….541-419-7348 Phase 15 Carolynne Erickson…….541-419-7348 Did you know?... Phase 16 Carolynne Erickson…….541-419-7348 Dues Payment Plans Available

To receive announcements and updates Spread your dues payments out over a period of time. about community life at Crooked River Monthly, quarterly and auto debit plans are available. Ranch, contact your Phase Rep or the Chairman, Karen Atwood at 503-351-

9250, [email protected]. For more information, or to set up a payment plan, please contact Connie Ream at the Administration Office at 541-548- Tell your new neighbors about the Phase 8939. Reps program and call Karen. We want to be sure they receive a welcome tote. March, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 14

CRR FY 2018 Budget Audit Committee Meeting Calendar

Enhanced Patrols Continued from Page 1

Ranch, without having to respond back to the If the on duty deputy is the only deputy reached out to meet with me and my coordinator, Madras office. working, and they are in the Madras area handling Richard Ladeby. We have been to CRR a couple

On most Thursdays and Fridays, my camp calls, a substantial amount of time could pass be- times in the past, to meet with different folks Sherman resident Deputy, Dave Blann, drives to fore that deputy could respond from the northern about the process. We are willing to meet any- CRR and patrols for about five to six hours, each part of the county to an issue at CRR. When a time, give you some direction and provide you of those days, if there are no calls in Camp high priority call comes in at CRR, I do utilize the with Neighborhood Watch signs, if you are willing Sherman. We have adjusted his shift to patrol assistance of the Oregon State Police and the to commit to your phase / neighborhood. Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office to respond (if when the vehicular traffic on the Ranch is heav- A town hall meeting was held on Tuesday, ier in the morning and, later in the year we may they are in the area) and control the scene until my th deputy is able to arrive on the scene and handle February 28 at Crooked River Ranch to discuss adjust his shift to later in the day. options and the pros and cons of each option. If the call. I have three patrol deputies who live in Red- you were unable to attend the meeting, you will mond, Bend and LaPine. I have stationed their Enhanced patrols can be a moderately ex- have additional opportunities to express your opin- patrol cars at the CRR fire hall, so these deputies pensive undertaking which would be beneficial to ion at the Board of Directors Work Session on th drive from their home to the fire station to begin both you as the resident and to me as the chief law March 6 beginning at 10:00 a.m. or the Jefferson their shift. When they start their shift, they pa- enforcement officer for the County, allowing me County Commissioners Meeting, which will be th trol around the Jefferson County portion of CRR to provide better service to you during the time the held at Crooked River Ranch on March 8 at 6:00 and conduct traffic stops, serve civil process and enhanced patrol deputy is working at CRR and p.m. Both meetings will be held in the Juniper respond to any calls for service that may be hap- freeing up another deputy in the northern part of Room of the Administration Building. In addition, the county to better service those citizens. you can contact me at 541-475-6520 ext 4310. pening at the time. When they get a call for service in the northern part of the County, they then Another way we try to help folks and their You can also contact any of the Crooked River Ranch Board Members, their numbers are listed in leave CRR and respond accordingly. When it is neighborhoods remain safe and vigilant, is to set the Telegraph, or Ranch Manager Judy LaPora at nearing the end of their shift, these deputies will up the Neighborhood Watch program. At this attempt to respond back to CRR and patrol time, only a couple phases / neighborhoods have 541-548-8939. around for awhile before going off duty at the fire station.

During a regular work week, my deputy may be the only deputy on duty to answer calls for the Important Telephone Numbers rest of the county. There is the possibility I may have two deputies working at the same time, however one is specifically assigned to an en- Crooked River Ranch Club & Maint. Assoc. Office ……(541) 548-8939 hanced patrol contract for either the cities of Crooked River Ranch Golf Pro Shop...... (541) 923-6343 Culver and Metolius, or to the PGE project area Crooked River Ranch RV Park…...... (541) 923-1441 at the Cove State Park. They are to remain in Crooked River Ranch Rural Fire Protection District…....(541) 923-6776 their area of enhanced patrol, unless there is an emergency elsewhere. These agencies pay into Crooked River Ranch Sanitary………...... (541) 548-1542 my budget extra monies to have these enhanced Crooked River Ranch Senior Center...... (541) 504-8236 patrols in their areas. During routine calls for Crooked River Ranch Water Company …………….…...(541) 923-1041 service, the on duty deputy must handle all other calls by him/herself. March, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 15

March, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 16 Ranch Raves….. Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue is celebrating 40 years of proudly Secrets serving our community By Diane Nunley, Events Planning Committee, Phase Reps By Fire Chief Harry Ward

In 1977 the Fire District was the Fire Station and invite you to officially formed, and Ken Yost was come and visit us. We will have a appointed as the first Fire Chief. Ken list of things that will be going on at had retired to Crooked the Open House soon. River Ranch from the position of Fire Chief in A few reminders of events Portland, OR. In the we have coming up in the next few early days, we started months. The Fire District is cur- out with a 1940 Ford "pumper" and rently collecting Easter candy dona- 1951 Chevrolet "pumper" that were tions for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. donated by Mr. MacPherson. From We ask that candy be individually these humble beginnings we have wrapped and can be dropped off at grown a lot. We now provide not the Fire Station anytime. On March While chatting with a new CRR friend, I realized that there are only Fire protection services but also 2nd we host our first ever Child quiet and discreet folks who contribute to the Ranch in ways un- the highest level of emergency medi- Safety Seat Clinic which starts at known by the vast majority of us. This new friend told me their cal care and have a highly-trained 11:00 a.m. and goes until 2:00 p.m., time is limited, but their resources not so much. They want to do rope rescue team. at the fire station. For more informa- their bit to make our Ranch better and better, so they contributed tion, please go to our website. There We still are primarily a vol- something of significance. It’s something seen if you are in the will also be an Emergency Prepared- unteer department. Our volunteers th Clubhouse commons area, but that’s the only hint you get! This is ness Forum April 29 from 10:00 give countless hours to train and re- one example, but I know there are other tales like this; secrets am to 1200 PM at the Ranch Chapel spond to all types of emergencies. we’ll never know. family center. Please plan to attend This is not counting the hours spent as there will be lots of information I’ll not divulge who they are or what they provided, but to them on our many public events we par- presented that will help you be pre- and to all you other anonymous givers – Cheers to you! ticipate in each year like the Toy and pared for all types of emergencies. Food drive, Shop with a Firefighter, and Easter Egg Hunt just to name a Your Fire District Board th few. will meet March 16 at 6:30. As part of this meeting we will be holding a So, during 2017 we are cele- public hearing on our new Public th brating our 40 anniversary and Contracting Rules. Please look for want you, our community, to cele- the Public Notice in the Bend Bulle- brate with us. Please join us at our tin for more information. events throughout the year. You can visit our Website for the times and As always you can learn dates of those events as well as fol- more about your Fire District and low us on Facebook. On July 1st, we current events on our new website, will be holding an Open House at Facebook page, or our Twitter feed. March, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 17

Limb Dump will be ready to open March 18th…... CRR Fire & Rescue tackles Lions Limb Dump By Ted Carlin, CRR Lions Past President

th On Saturday, February 11 , despite snow Coffee, sandwiches and ma- on the ground, CRR Fire and Rescue tackled the ple bars were provided for the crew by Lions Limb Dump, the first step in preparing it for the CRR Lions who also kept a safety next year’s season. The burn went well as CRR Fire margin for onlookers. “The CRR Fire & Rescue personnel and volunteers started the burn personnel sure know what they are early in the morning, monitored the burn throughout doing, and it seemed like a quick, the day and checked on it into the evening. The fire- clean burn,” stated Lions President fighters, who showed their professionalism, enthusi- Mark Dearman, who bundled up for asm and skills throughout the morning, let the limbs the cold and witnessed the burn along burn hot but under control. According to Assistant with eight other Lions. Fire Chief Sean Hartley, “The event provided training CRR Fire & Rescue personnel work the burn. for our firefighters and opens space within the limb The Lions would like to give a dump for more limbs and brush.” hearty ROAR and a huge thank-you to all the firefighters who donated their time and let them know they went far above the normal call of duty. The Li- ons would also like to thank the Roads Department and Mike Taylor for work done throughout the year.

“The Limb Dump will be ready to receive limbs starting Saturday, March 18th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and then every Saturday and Sunday throughout October” stated Lions Limb Dump Chairperson Mike O’Brien. “Remember to bring only the proper limb items and if you are un- sure of what is proper, ask at the check-in shack prior to dumping.” Ac- The burn begins. Lions Sheila Dearman, Mark Dearman, Bill Burt and ceptable items include brush, limbs, Lee Moore at the gate. manure and grass clippings. Photos by Lee Moore and Ted Carlin

CRR Fire & Rescue personnel prepare to light the fire. Keeping a watchful eye on the burn.

Crooked River Ranch Club & Maintenance Association

Mission Statement

The mission of Crooked River Ranch Club & Maintenance Association is to support its members by working for the preservation and betterment of property values; by ensuring a safe, secure and clean living environment; and by promoting the continuing improvement of the quality of life for Ranch residents. March, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 18

Calling all

Photographers! Many outstanding photos were submitted in the “Snow on the Ranch” category, but this one submitted by William Florence Great Shot! stood out. A dramatic shot of the Crooked River Canyon rim looking towards Smith Rock, it highlights the special beauty of this area on a snow-covered day. Thanks for submitting such a great photo, Mr. Florence, and thanks to all who sent in their photos. It was a delight looking at them all. Along the Rim Since Mother Nature can’t be predicted, we will be running two contests simultaneously for March and April. We are looking for photos of “Signs of Spring” and for “Skies.” So if you see a welcome sign of spring – daffodils or any greenery poking up from the earth, or perhaps a baby bird in a nest – grab that shot! We are all desperate for spring! In the skies category, it could be a sunrise or a sunset or even a full moon over Mt. Jefferson or the Three Sisters. Keep your eyes open for that stunning photo and send it in to [email protected]. Both contests will run again next month, so send in your photos as you take them so we can start reviewing those Great Shots!

And another reminder that we have calendars and note cards for sale in the office. The proceeds help support the Events Planning Committee, so come on down and take advantage of the sale on calen- Photo by William Florence dars. 20% off! Such a deal! March, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 19

Looking Backwards Compiled by deT nilraC

August 1990 MacPherson Park Dedicated The pond was lo- Over the years, Lion Jim Wells had cated North across the park- talked about building a pavilion in the park for ing lot from the Club House shelter from the sun and sudden thunder show- and adjacent to the road that ers. Finally his time had come but there was leads to the Club House. no room at the Inn and money was scarce at This put it in the same area the end of the Lions fiscal year. But Jim was as the game room and the not to be daunted. He negotiated forty more swimming pool which feet of ground from the Ranch Association, would be of interest to pulled out his much folded plans at a Lions young folk. club meeting and, in effect, said to them “Now or Never”. By deferring installation of a con- The pond was concrete floor; assembly of the post, trusses, walls structed the way a stock and roof was completed just the day before the watering pond is made and Buffalo Feed held on the 7th of July. Jim had is about fifty yards in di- decided he wasn’t going to try and tie down ameter. The dike was any more tarps in the face of wayward wind topped with sprinklers and gusts. That’s motivation. grass was planted to hold the soil in place. Members Final recognition goes to MacPherson of the CRR Lions Club, saw Inc. and the Ranch Association Board for their Photo by Phyllis Carlin people use the grass area for co-operation in allowing the Park plan to go The fish pond at beautiful MacPherson park in the early fall. their picnics when the grass forward, to the Association staff who assisted areas in the adjacent RV with various projects; especially Dick Chan- The Crooked River Ranch Lions Club park filled up with campers. This observation, dler and Mel Cournaya who graded the north held their Annual, and possibly last , Buffalo brought to Lion President Carl Wattier in and west expansion areas of the park and the Feed July 7th, unless the cost of Buffalo meat 1985, set off the idea for a plan that would pro- pavilion site, did the trenching for the water comes down. A craft display and church pie vide fun for the Community and also would and the irrigation systems and to Mike Bolin sale, conducted in conjunction with the Buffalo improve the appearance of the area. The plan who, assisted by Lion Don Hayes, built the Feed, was a fitting tribute and demonstration of was to have fun programs to raise funds for stoned monument and set the memorial plaque the value of the expanded park to the Ranch. projects leading to the fine park, that has been in place. The park has been named MacPherson Park and capped off with a pavilion just completed at is dedicated to the Community in memory of the end of the second term of Lion President CRR Lion Bill MacPherson’s contribution to Bob Fast in 1990. the area and to the Ranch as Developer of the Crooked River Ranch Recreation Properties. Lion Bill MacPherson outlined the perimeter of the park and donated the land to The recommendation to name the park the Lions. In 1986 the grass was extended east MacPherson Park was made by CRR Lion to a line of trees and north the distance of the President Harold Lentz at an annual meeting of pond. Ten tables with benches were added the Ranch Association in recognition of Lion after the grass matured. Bill MacPhersons foresight and concern for young folk who would be in danger if they tried Lion Harold Lentz, during the winter to follow Dad when fishing the fast waters of of 1986, designed further expansion of the the Deschutes and Crooked Rivers. Bill had park to the west and to the north. The plan established a fish pond and had stocked it with included a parking area off the Clubhouse en- fish so that Dad could safely introduce his try road adjacent to the park. A rail fence to young son to the art of fishing. separate the parts was added. The Lions provided funds, earned through their Reno Night and Spring Fling events, to purchase and in- stall a sprinkler system and the drinking foun- tains. Lion power helped prepare the lawn seedbed, moved out rock and brush and established a cinder trail from the RV Park to the new park area. Lion Rocky Robinson installed the irrigation system and the drinking fountain systems with the assistance of Ranch Associa- tion staff. The plan provided for the layout of a Tether ball court, Volleyball court, Badmin- ton court, Croquet arena and Horseshoe arena. Lion Bill MacPherson. Developer of Crooked MacPherson Park Pavilion. River Ranch. March, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 20 Recreational opportunities abound at Crooked River Ranch By Phyllis Carlin, CRR Telegraph and Mona Steinberg, FANs

There are many recreational opportunities loop, it’s probably easier to take the left fork right Other equestrian, hiking and off-road trails on and around Crooked River Ranch (CRR) for away to get this difficult part over with. A round CRR has a great deal of public land on its bor- hiking, horseback riding, off road riding, fly- trip using only the right fork is an option to avoid ders, offering great opportunities for equestrians as fishing and more. Beautiful views of the some of the most difficult terrain. well as hikers. The largest area, to the south and a Deschutes River Canyon and the Crooked River little west is known as the Steamboat Rock Block Canyon await recreational enthusiasts on both Once you get to the river’s edge, many fish- area which is managed by the BLM. It is almost sides of the ranch. ermen’s paths diverge from the trail. The main eight square miles with lots of dirt roads and single trail stays higher and crosses a rocky stretch where tract trails criss-crossing, but with no signage. The Steelhead Falls Trail it parallels the river at the base of the cliffs. The area also crosses Lower Bridge Road and is open Several trails trail appears to end in the river near a small cave. to recreation vehicles as well as hikers and eques- of va r yi n g At this point you must scale a solid rock wall that trians. This area is popular with equestrians and lengths await blocks the trail. The climb isn’t quite vertical and offers views of the mountains and Grey Butte and area hikers. there are plenty of good handholds and a shelf at usually solitude. Another area that is popular with Perhaps the best about the four-foot level. Beyond the rock ridge, equestrians is on the west side of the Steelhead known of these the trail begins again and rises slightly as you near Falls Campground. Go south from the camp- trails is the the mouth of the Whychus Creek. Soon you get to ground and you can ride or hike down the Folley Steelhead Falls the point the two waterways can be seen distinctly. Waters trail to the Deschutes River. Trail. Beautiful in the summer Otter Bench Trail Also on the Steelhead Falls A longer but west side, there is becomes gem- easier hike, also a fairly narrow like in the winter when ice crystals on the frozen with beautiful strip of public land falls shimmer like diamonds in the rough. The views, can be bordering San- pride of Crooked River Ranch, after a half-mile found on the dridge Road along hike into the Deschutes River Canyon you find Otter Bench the rim of the Steelhead Falls, where the Deschutes River takes Trail System. Deschutes River. a 15 foot drop. Below the falls is a deep, placid The trail system This whole strip of swimming hole. offers eight land on the west miles of figure side of CRR bor- The trail to the falls is fairly steep and you eight shaped d e r i n g t h e can explore downstream at least a mile further via trails with a va- Deschutes River is in the Steelhead Falls Wilder- a fisherman’s trail along the bank. The towering riety of options ness Study Area and is managed by the BLM. striped canyon walls where the river has eroded for shorter hikes. Two offshoot trails can take you This means only non-motorized recreation is al- its way down through the Deschutes Formation down to the river level. At the trailhead there are lowed; i.e., hiking, equestrian, fly-fishing and even makes the walk even more enjoyable. three options; the Otter Bench Trail, the Horny kayaking. (Going over Steelhead Falls is popular

Once you get to the falls look to the left and Hollow Trail and the Lone Pine Trail, which heads with a small group of kayakers). Most of these you will see the remains of a 1922 fish ladder southeast and descends to the river. To do the areas, however, do not allow for horse trailer park- built to help the fish in low years. It is impressive complete figure eight you can hike out on the Ot- ing. Ranch riders ride out from their property. ter Bench Trial, link up with the Opal Creek Trail that steelhead once made it up and over the falls Going out from the very north end of CRR, and return on the Horny Hollow Trail. until dams built downstream blocked their jour- we have about three square miles or so of Crooked ney. From the trailhead, the Otter Bench Trail River National Grasslands, managed by the rises gently as you hike between basalt cliffs to the Ochoco National Forest. This area is open to rec- Scout Camp Trail west the river-carved canyon to the right. At 1.7 reational vehicles, hiking and equestrians. There A far more miles you reach a four-way intersection, the mid- are some dirt roads out there but no trails other challenging hike dle of the figure eight. If you continue to go out, than the Tam-a-Lau Trail managed by the Cove awaits you on you will be on the Opal Canyon Trail, a 3.5 loop Palisades State Park, where you can look down on the Scout Camp that is rougher and more challenging than the Otter both rivers and Lake Billy Chinook. Trail. The three Bench Trail. About a half mile from the intersec- -mile hike offers The Ranch also has Community Property tion, the loop trail takes you to a beautiful over- some of the best areas that offer equestrians access such as the 90 look above the river. river canyon acre North Pasture (no longer used as a pasture). scenery in Cen- After completing the loop and returning to This area has connecting trails to the west and east. tral Oregon, the four-way stop, you can take a side trip down Throughout the year FANs (Friends and featuring views the Pink Trail, dropping 400 feet in about a half Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area) offers of spectacular mile to a viewpoint along the river. The route is guided hikes both on and off the Ranch. See re- 500-foot canyon steep and requires sure footing to descend the lated article page 21 for more information. walls. That being said it is a very difficult trail. rocky staircase. For safety and to protect the trail, If you don’t like steep terrain, cliff edges and mountain bikes and horses aren’t allowed on the Trail maps are available at the Administra- heights this trail may not be for you. Pink Trail. tion Office. For more information call us at 541- 548-8939. From this point, the quickest way back to At the start of the trail is an information kiosk with a detailed topographical map of the the trailhead is on the Horny Hollow Trail. This trail area. trail crosses an area that is closed for wildlife preservation from February 1st to August 31st. If you A short distance down the trail you will hike during this time you will come back on the come to a well-marked trail with “most difficult” Otter Bench Trail, which is tougher but offers pointing to the left. If you want to do the entire more pleasant scenery.

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All advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to on and off the Ranch advertise “any preference, limitation or dis- 500 Services By Jeff Scheetz, FANs Hiking Coordinator crimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origi- Horse, Pet & Premise Care @CRR nal, or an intention to make any such prefer- Available anytime at your home. Over- As part of its stewardship program, FANs (Friends and ence, limitation or discrimination.” Familial nights, too. Bonni. 541-362-6630. Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area) offers guided hikes in status includes children under the age of 18 the local area. These are free to the public and often focus on living with parents or legal custodians, preg- nant women and people securing custody of Concrete Work themes, such as wildflowers, children under 18. This newspaper will not Slabs, driveways, patios, decorative scenery, geology, or photogra- knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our stamped, small foundations and more. phy. This year's local hikes readers are hereby informed that all dwell- Call for free estimate. Ranch resident. should include Scout Camp, ings advertised in this newspaper are avail- Glenn Campbell, CCB#209818, Otter Bench, Opal Canyon, able on an equal opportunity basis. To com- plain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1- 541-548-5122 Steelhead Falls loop, Lower Deschutes canyon, Sand Ridge 800-669-9777. The toll-free number for the variations, and Tam-a-Lau trail. More distant locations include hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Tax Preparation - Are yours done? Alder Springs, Whychus confluence, Big Falls, Cove Palisades Licensed professional offering personal- Island, Chimney Rock, and Smith Rock. Classified Rates & ized service. Call Melba @ 541-923- Information 8770 LTC# 70487. Watch the Telegraph for detailed hike description and schedule. Cost: Sculptor & Furniture Maker Additionally, the FANs website (www.fansofdeschutes.org,  $2 per line per single edition. Custom projects, refurnishing & repairs EVENTS tab ) provides further details and allows registration (sign  $1.75 per line with 6 months prepaid-3 Call Lewis at 510-599-7035. Please visit -up) for all FANs events. line minimum. my website turnofthecenturyfinearts.com

 Minimum $5 charge for any classified. FANs is also looking for hiking volunteers to participate in trail  Characters per line: approx. 35-40, all 601 Construction/ monitoring . This BLM program involves periodically hiking the punctuation and spaces are 1 character each. Contractor Serv. popular trails, and providing reports (observations, pictures, lo- Deadline: 5 PM 3rd Monday of the month cations) of trail conditions. Automated tools (and training) will be for publication in the following month. EXCAVATION SINCE ‘77. provided by the BLM to facilitate data collection. Interested per- Placement: Bring all written ads with pay- Reasonable & fast. Prompt call-back, sons should contact Jeff Scheetz, FANs Hiking Coordinator (503- ment to admin office M-F 8:00 – 4:30 PM. By bid by phone. Owner-operator, Steve email for repeat customers upon approval. 541-460-3606. CCB# 159743. Facebook 277-9110). Payment: Due upon placement by cash, check or credit card. Billing available for page, Chilex Inc dba Chilson Excavating repeat customers upon approval. Email [email protected].

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CRR Ladies Golf Club “Hooray for Us!” “If you never did you should. These By Pat Huffer, PGA Golf Professional things are fun and fun is good!” By Jeanne Holloway, President “If you never contact and membership informa- did you should. These tion. The cost is $60. things are fun and fun We have lots of fun events is good.” exclaimed planned for this year. Our golf sea- Dr. Seuss. son opens March 1 with organized I am sure this remark is re- events starting April 1. The events ferring to golf. includes both 9 hole and 18 hole games. Our clubhouse staff is avail- This year a strange winter is able to help the novice player learn playing with us at Crooked River the game. We have several visitation Ranch. We are missing the green events played at neighboring frozen ground of our course. Miss- courses. Our club golf team provides For many who live, work, and play here on the Ranch, it can ing the marvel of how far that ball high level playing with other teams sometimes be simple to take our fabulous scenery for granted… until can roll on the February turf. But th in the area. There is also a Central you step onto the 5 tee of our golf course, the acknowledged “GEM of spring will come and when it does Central Oregon”. At least that’s the way I feel. To walk up to signature Oregon Senior ladies group that th we will be “off to great places. To- 5 tee, put the peg in the ground to play the hole, it’s hard to proceed members can join for even more golf day is our day! The golf course is without taking a peek over the edge at what is one of the most breath- events. This community is blessed to waiting and we will be on our way… taking views on any golf course across the country and beyond. And, have a fun and beautiful golf course. soon”. Thank you Dr. Seuss for your I’ve played hundreds in my life as a PGA Golf Professional. Please come enjoy it with us. encouraging thoughts. This last fall, when the Oregon Golf Association solicited its

This time of year is the La- Let’s be “off to great places. membership and golf professionals of the region for nominations for its Today is our day! The golf course is new contest...”The Most Interesting golf holes in Oregon”, I jumped at dies’ Golf Club membership drive. th waiting and we will be on our way”, the opportunity to throw our 5 hole into ring. To qualify as a nominee, If you would like to join our group all were required to submit a description of the hole and WHY it should for some fun and companionship, states Dr. Seuss. Because, “If you never did you should. These things be considered for vote. Having done so, we qualified and were IN the please contact the golf course for contest. are fun and fun is good.” The game was ON and, although I encouraged the voting a bit, our great golf course and its fans, prevailed to win the ‘Most Interesting Golf Hole in Oregon” award!

We should ALL feel so PROUD!

Pat Huffer, Your PGA Golf Professional

CRR Men’s Golf Club Season opener, March 7th Breakfast meeting set for March 14th Jack Martin, President

When golfers Dates to remember:

have a pool to deter- th mine when the course  February 28 – Last day to pay dues will open, you know th it’s been a long white  March 7 – Opener, regular winter. I am hopeful that we will be golf, computer pick, 9:30 shot- th gun start teeing off on March 7 for our sea- th son opener, but it’s not a sure thing!  March 14 – 4 Man ABCD scramble, computer pick We know that our golf game Breakfast Meeting, 8:00 am and our bodies will not be in good  March 21st – 4 Man Best Ball shape for the opener, so try and get a net/hole, computer pick little exercise before the 7th. Our  March 28th – Skins members who spent the winter down south will have a leg up on the rest Hope for a warm spring. of us for the first part of our season. Jack Remember to keep walking and stretching and you will be able to P.S. Repair those pitch marks and golf for a long time. divots when the time comes! March, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 23

First recipe perfect for St. Patrick's Day or after Food Lady Favorites: a new recipe every month

Welcome to my first column written *Reuben Sandwich Casserole Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Un- for The Telegraph. I have a love of food and cover and bake an additional 10 minutes. enjoy the adventure of new recipes. Perhaps 1 loaf of your favorite rye bread, cut or torn into It’s not always about what you serve. this recipe is new to you. chunks It’s about sharing a meal with an old friend, a 16 oz. of sauerkraut (I prefer fresh rather than canned) new friend or gathering around your table Christmas wrap has been recycled, 1 1/12 cups of shredded Swiss cheese (You’ll proba- with family. Something we don’t often take New Year’s Resolutions have been broken bly have to shred it yourself.) time to do. and we’re getting our papers in order for our 1 cup of sour cream tax preparer. It’s almost time to check and see If you’re planning a party/event/gathering and ½ cup of Thousand Island dressing (I make my own: if you have the winning numbers on the St. need a helping hand, a hostess helper, send mayo, sweet relish, ketchup, finely chopped onion, Patrick’s Day Raffle ticket. me an email. I might be just the helper you’re a little garlic if you like and maybe a little pepper.) looking for. It’s inevitable that sometime during 2 cups of leftover corned beef cut into bite size pieces the month of March I’ll cook a corned beef. or chop up some thinly sliced pastrami making Until we meet again, I’m sure most of you have a favorite recipe. sure you have 2 packed cups Joan McFadden, the Food Lady What I enjoy are the side dishes, especially ½ cup butter, melted [email protected] anything with sauerkraut, and making use of *Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees. the leftovers. Here’s one good way to use up some of your leftover corned beef. Spray a 9x13 pan or use a cookie sheet but don’t spread it out to the edges

Place half of the bread chunks into the pan and top with the sauerkraut

Combine the sour cream and Thousand Island dressing and drop by the spoonful on top of the sauerkraut

Top with 1 cup of the Swiss cheese then the corned beef and the rest of the sour cream and dressing mix

Add the remainder of the bread and Swiss cheese

Drizzle the melted butter over your Reuben The Food Lady and friends: Joan McFadden (L) pictured with Sue Schneider, Marie Carter, and Jane Boone whips up a Dutch Oven delight.

Group plays every Wednesday Take a tech time out, set tech free times each day... Play the ancient game Let’s help our kids meet the goal of 60 minutes of Mah Jongg right of activity per day! here on the ranch By Robin Gaudette, RN, ACSM/HFI, Aquatics Wellness Coordinator, RAPRD By Jenifer Kirkpatrick, CRR Mah Jongg Group Many of us on the ranch remember the up and head to the dry canyon in Redmond or try days of playing outside, riding bikes everywhere trail riding. Not only park at the far end of the lot What's that game you're playing? It's an- without a care, climbing, inventing games. To- but plan shopping trips where you can walk be- cient you say? It has Dragons and Winds and day’s kids are faced with different challenges Flowers? And these tiles are so interesting with tween stores leaving the car centrally parked. when it comes to creating meaningful movement Pokemon Go was a fairly short lived fad, but you those Chinese characters on them. Could this be for health. The 2016 United States Report Card could resurrect its predecessor, geocaching. Start Mah Jongg? Yes! It IS Mah Jongg, but you don't on Physical Activity for Children and Youth re- a daily movement adventure box and one for the have to go back to ancient China to play it. cently released, showed failing grades in activity. weekend. Have the whole family write on slips of You can play Mah Jongg right here on the In overall activity, 6-19 year olds earned a D- on paper something movement oriented and put them Ranch, every Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 to the activity report card, with only 21.6% meeting in the box to draw out for your daily activity that 4:00 p.m. at the Administration Building. Even the goal of 60 minutes of activity per day. the family participates in. though it has ancient roots it is a very modern game, and is being played and enjoyed all over the The report card assesses activity and of- Encourage dialogue on how the kids feel world. You can play too. fers improvement solutions for adult decision after their movement sessions, helping channel makers on how to encourage physical activity. their perception in a positive direction, adding We are always looking for new players, so Take a tech time out. Set tech free times each day value to what they accomplished. Emphasize come on down and join us. If you have never and require some sort of movement; go outside celebration, activities chosen should have a posi- played before, we would be happy to teach you and walk, play an old-school game of tag, ride tive beginning and end that makes the family want how, so now is your chance to learn. You could- bikes, find an obstacle course, or play ball. Not to come back for more. The most important take- n't find a better way to spend a cold Winter's after- easy to go on bike rides on the ranch so load them away is having FUN! noon. I promise. T

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14th Annual Jefferson County Community Read…..

Crooked River By Valerie Geary A Great Place to Hang Your Hat Author presentation and potluck

Thursday, April 6th 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Ranch Heritage House Crooked River Ranch

F March, 2017

Jefferson County Board of Employee Roundup

Commissioners Meeting Applications for employment can be picked up at the Admini- March 8, 2017 stration Building or found online. Mail or bring in your completed employment application forms to 1595 SW Clubhouse 6:00 p.m. Rd. Crooked River, OR 97760. Positions available are: Juniper Room Starting in May: Snack Shack: Swimming Pool: Staff Pool Manager Pool Monitors

General Maintenance: Call Maintenance Worker 541-548-8939 Janitor for info

April – October: Golf Maintenance: Seasonal Worker

Crooked River Ranch lies on a peninsula of land near the confluence of the Crooked and Deschutes Rivers. These high desert 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, swimming, 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”. March, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 25 March, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 26 March, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 27 March, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 28