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October, 2016
New Directors take oath of office Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue at September Board meetings Announces New Fire Chief By Assistant Fire Chief Sean Hartley By Phyllis Carlin, CRR Telegraph ing president Mitch Mitchener at the work session and the third candidate, Bim Gander, was sworn in at the following regular board meeting two weeks later. Also at the work session the new Board of Di- rectors elected its officers for 2016-2017. Director Dave Palmer was elected Board President, John Smallwood was elected Vice President and Jim Dille and Paula Bartolomei were re-elected to the Treasurer and Secretary positions, respec- tively.
Work sessions are held on the first Monday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in the Juni- per Room. Regular board meet- Photo submitted by Sean Hartley Outgoing president Mitch Mitchener admin- Harry Ward speaking at the 2011 Oregon Fallen Firefighters Memorial at De- isters the oath of office to new board mem- ings are at 6:00 p.m. on the partment of Public Safety and Standards (DPSST) Academy in Salem, OR. bers Carol Orr and Sue Flory. third Monday of the month. The public is invited to attend At the Crooked River Ranch all Board meetings. If you wish to Crooked River Ranch Fire volunteer with the La Plata Volun- Board of Directors work session on speak at a meeting, please sign in & Rescue is pleased to announce teer fire department in La Plata, Mis- th September 7 , two of the three can- prior to the start of the meeting. To that our new Fire Chief is Harry souri. In 1992 he moved on to work didates elected by the Association review the latest meeting minutes, go Ward. Chief Ward will bring a di- for the Kirksville Fire Department as members were sworn in for three- to the Crooked River Ranch website verse background of knowledge and a Firefighter/EMT. In 2004 he left year terms as directors. Sue Flory at www.crookedriverranch.com. experience to the District. He started the fire department to take a training and Carol Orr were sworn by outgo- his fire service career in 1988 as a See Fire Chief Page 14
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 October, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 2
THANK YOU CROOKED RIVER RANCH!
Crooked River Ranch is an amaz- ing community. I am so thankful for the huge school supply dona- tion that we received at Terre- bonne Community School this year. We are busy getting sup- plies out to kids so they are ready to learn. Thank you to the community for donating to the school to support our local Crooked River Ranch kids.
Jennifer Jackson Terrebonne Community School, F.A.N. Pictured above are just some of the school supplies and winter coats that were dropped off at the Crooked River Ranch Fire Hall by local residents. The supplies were Terrebonne Community School students donated to both the Terrebonne Community School and from Crooked River Ranch express their Culver Schools. This is the second year that the CRR gratitude artistically. Fire & Rescue Support Volunteers have managed the program. The schools were extremely surprised and excited with the size of the donation and would like to thank all residents who contributed.
Please call 541-504-7565 for directions
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Juni Fisher, 2011 Western Music Association (WMA) Entertainer of the Year, will perform at Crooked River Ranch on October 27, 2016. The concert, which will be held at the Sandbagger Annex, begins at 6:30 p.m.
Juni Fisher is one of the nation’s top solo Western Music performers. Her performance kudos include 2006, 2009 and 2011 WMA Female Per- former of the Year, Composer and performer of the 2007, 2011 and 2013 WMA Song of the Year, 2008 WMA Songwriter of the Year, 2009 Album of the Year and 2008 Western Heritage Wrangler Award winner for Most Outstanding Traditional Western Album, and the 2011 Western Music Association Entertainer of the Year.
Born in the San Joaquin Valley of California, Juni Fisher spent her early years training horses, as well as working on cow-calf operations. She now tours the country full time, delighting audiences with her original songs, storytelling, and guitar playing.
Lions Limb Dump closes For more information on the concert or to purchase tickets contact John Awbrey at 559-300-0986. Tickets can also be purchased at the Admini- Sunday, October 30th. stration office. For more information about Juni, see her website at www.junifisher.com. October, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 4
Around the Ranch Groups and Organizations
Art & Spirit Mingle Classes available Contact - Patricia Kirk 541-923-8718 Birders 3rd Wed. 7:00 p.m. Senior Center VETERAN’S CORNER Contact - Kevin Smith 541-350-3895 Brown Bag Food Program BY SUSAN FREE 1st Wed. 5:00 p.m. Old Fire Hall Contact - Rose Lindor 541-548-7618 Cancer Support Group OREGON VETERAN HOMES Contact - Karen Jamison 541-548-7979 Classic Cars The Oregon Veterans’ Home in The Dalles, Ore- Wed. at 5:00 p.m. Big Dog Contact - Dick Stevens 541– 548-0450 gon, opened its doors in 1997 to provide the state’s aged or disabled veterans with rehabilita- Commercial Market Place 2nd Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. tion, residency, and medical care in a home-like Old Fire Hall environment. Nestled on a hillside, on 15 acres Contact Jeri Wormington 541-771-0815 overlooking the majestic Columbia River, this home CRR ATV Club can care for as many as 151 residents who need 1st Wed. at 6:30 p.m. Sandbagger Saloon Contact - John Seely 541-510-2123 long-term care. CRR Canyon Quilters Mon. 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Chapel Family Ctr. Veteran eligibility requirements are listed on website: Contact - Tina Wilson 541-548-2080 http://www.oregon.gov/odva/Pages/OVH.aspx CRR Lions Club 2nd and 4th Tues. Sandbagger Saloon 5:30 p.m. Social Hour, 6:30 p.m. Meeting Address: 700 Veterans Drive, The Dalles, OR 97058 Phone: 541-296-7152 Contact - Mark Dearman 503-949-8586 Director: Dallas Swafford [email protected] CRR Riders Sue Silver [email protected] CRR Senior Group The Edward C. Allworth Veterans’ Home in Leba- Thurs. 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Senior Center non is the second Veterans' Home in Oregon. Contact - Lewis Meyers, Jr. 510-599-7035 Dutch Oven Group This new veterans’ home offers residents a way to Contact - Mark or Sue Schneider 541-504-8765 FANS maximize normal living environments and routines, Board Meeting - 4th Tues., 6:30 p..m. provides autonomy, a sense of community, and quality Contact - Marilynne Keyser 541-923-0558 of life. The campus consists of four neighborhoods, up Farmers and Artisans Market to three houses per neighborhood, and each house 1st and 3rd Sat. April - Dec. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. accommodates up to 14 eligible residents. Old Fire Hall Contact - Jolie Armas 541-419-5923 Contact - Barbara Rybarczyk 541-390-3781 The Campus provides space for 154 individuals who require long-term skilled nursing care as well Honeybee Conservation Group as rehabilitation services in a true home-like setting with routine activities and social interaction Contact - Ann Lewis 541-610-6886 that decreases social isolation. Ladies Golf Club Contact - Jeanne Holloway 541-461-7843 Address: 600 N. 5th Street, Lebanon, OR 97355 Program Director: Jeremy Woodall Mah Jongg Wed. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Clubhouse Phone: 541-497-7265 [email protected] Contact - Jan Cook 541-923-2438 Mariposa Lily Garden Club 3rd Tues. 10:00 a.m. TBA VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS Contact - Judy Berg - 541-504-8848 Tuesday, each week 12:30 PM Band of Brothers Men's Golf Club Round Table Pizza - Redmond Contact - Jack Martin 541-548-1793 Power Yoga Wed. 08:30 - 9:30 a.m. Thursday, October 6th 7:00 pm VFW Meeting, Redmond #4108 Contact Penny Radtke 541-410-0299 1836 SW Veterans Way 541-548-4108 Ranch Chapel - 541-923-8081
nd Sunday School 9:00 a.m. 2 Thursday, October 13th 7:00 pm American Legion #44 Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 704 SW 8th St., Redmond 541-548-5688 Lord’s Loopers Contact - Susan Free 541-306-0212 Veteran Service Officers - Stuart A. Steinberg/ CRR at 541-604-0963 and Tom Weiss of Jefferson County Contact - Gladys Johnson 541-923-3871 541/475-5228 or email [email protected] 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 Victory Women’s Exercise Contact - Sheila Cisneros 541-771-2868 Zumba Mon/Wed. 2:00 p.m. Senior Center Contact - Susan Ferguson 541-350-0899 October, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 5
October SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 CRR Music Camp
12:30 PM Drama & Music at MacPherson Park
7:00 PM Burin’ Moonlight Concert
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CRR Music Camp 9:00 AM CRR Canyon 8:45 AM Women’s 8:30 AM Power Yoga 8:45 AM Women’s 7:30 AM CRR Lions Quilters Victory Exercise 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Victory Exercise Golf Tournament 10:00 AM Board Work 6:00 PM Shooting Stars 2:00 PM Zumba 10:30 AM CRR 10:00 AM Commercial Session 6:00 PM Chapel Youth 5:00 PM Classic Cars Senior Group Social Market Place 2:00 PM Zumba 6:30 PM CRR ATV Club Potluck at noon 6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery 1:00 PM Events Planning Committee 5:30 PM Lions Board Mtg.
10 11 12 13 14 15 9:00 AM CRR Canyon 8:45 AM Women’s 8:30 AM Power Yoga 8:45 AM Women’s 9:00 AM Farmers and Quilters Victory Exercise 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Victory Exercise Artisans Market 10:30 AM Learn & Share 1:00 PM Sage Quilters 2:00 PM Zumba 10:30 AM CRR 2:00 PM Zumba 5:30 PM CRR Lions 5:00 PM Classic Cars Senior Group Social 4:30 PM Architectural Social 5:00 PM SRD Mtg. Potluck at noon Review Committee 6:30 PM CRR Lions Mtg. 6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery
16 17 18 19 20 21 15 9:00 AM CRR Canyon 8:45 AM Women’s 8:30 AM Power Yoga 8:45 AM Women’s Quilters Victory Exercise 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Victory Exercise 2:00 PM Zumba 10:00 AM Mariposa Lily 2:00 PM Zumba 10:30 AM CRR 6:00 PM Board Meeting Garden Club 5:00 PM Classic Cars Senior Group Social First Read Fee Schedule 1:00 PM Jefferson 7:00 PM Birders Potluck at noon 6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery County Democrats Potluck 6:30 PM Fire Board Mtg. 4:30 PM Golf Advisory
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 9:00 AM CRR Canyon 8:45 AM Women’s 8:30 AM Power Yoga 8:45 AM Women’s 5:30 PM Trunk or Treat Quilters Victory Exercise 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Victory Exercise 2:00 PM Zumba 1:00 PM Sage Quilters 2:00 PM Zumba 10:30 AM CRR 4:30 PM Architectural 5:30 PM CRR Lions 5:00 PM Classic Cars Senior Group Social Review Committee Social Potluck at noon 6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery 6:30 PM CRR Lions Mtg. 12:00 PM Blood Drive 6:00 PM Chapel Youth November SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
30 31 1 2 3 4 5 8:45 AM Women’s HALOWEEN 8:45 AM Women’s 8:30 AM Power Yoga 9:00 AM Farmers and Victory Exercise 9:00 AM CRR Canyon Victory Exercise 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Artisans Market 10:30 AM CRR Quilters 6:00 PM Chapel Youth 2:00 PM Zumba Senior Group Social 2:00 PM Zumba 5:00 PM Classic Cars Potluck at noon 6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery 6:30 PM CRR ATV Club 1:00 PM Events Planning
Committee 5:30 PM Lions Board Mtg.
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8:45 AM Women’s 8:30 AM Power Yoga 8:45 AM Women’s 10:00 AM Commercial Victory Exercise 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Victory Exercise Market Place 1:00 PM Sage Quilters 2:00 PM Zumba 10:30 AM CRR 5:30 PM CRR Lions 5:00 PM Classic Cars Senior Group Social Social 5:00 PM SRD Mtg. Potluck at noon 6:30 PM CRR Lions Mtg. 6:00 PM Chapel Youth
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 8:45 AM Women’s 8:30 AM Power Yoga 8:45 AM Women’s 9:00 AM Farmers and Victory Exercise 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Victory Exercise Artisans Market 10:00 AM Mariposa Lily 2:00 PM Zumba 10:30 AM CRR Garden Club 5:00 PM Classic Cars Senior Group Social 1:00 PM Jefferson 7:00 PM Birders Potluck at noon County Democrats Potluck 6:30 PM Fire Board Mtg. 4:30 PM Golf Advisory 6:00 PM Chapel Youth October, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 6
CRR Lions Train Causing Time to clean beds and prepare for winter….. Nothing But Smiles… October in Your Garden By Ted Carlin, Past President, CRR Lions By Kay Limbaugh, Mariposa Lily Garden Club
requested that the Lions October! Halloween is on its keep their train running way and the winter cold is closing to entertain the children in! Our 90 days of growing season while the plane wreck- are over. This is the month to clean age was cleared. Al- garden beds and prepare for winter, though with diminished when it's too cold to spend much smiles the Lions Train time in the garden. Pull the last roared on. weeds and rake the pathways clean. There is some sadness this time of The following year for gardeners. Summer is defi- CRR Lions kept the train nitely in the rear-view mirror, day- running for the two days: light shorter and no (or very few) Jack and Julie Picard, plants are still trying to produce in John and Karen Wood- the garden. Die-hard gardeners have ward, Mike and Kathie some crops in the ground and are Gangstead, Mark Dear- growing some cool-weather vegeta- man, Bill Dziuk, Herb bles, but most gardens are void of Koth, Vene Dunham, actively growing plants. Some gar- Mike Folkstead, Kate deners do the pruning and cutting of Adams and Ted Carlin grasses this time of year. Others wait Decorated with until spring. Personally, I wait until Photo by Kay Limbaugh flags, lions and of course spring. I figure the extra foliage Honey harvest 2016. candy, the CRR Lions helps the grasses get through the Train was ready for the cold blasts of winter. Spike and Rail Days Pa- The “Studio” will soon be in full Photo by Ted Carlin September brought the an- rade in Metolius in early swing again to build more mosaics Prior to the start of the Spike & Rail Days parade nual changes to the Mariposa Lily in Metolius, Engineers Burt Thompson, Karen September. Engineer for the bus shelters. Anyone inter- Garden Club leadership. Ideas Woodward and Ruthie Ferguson , one happy rider Burt Thompson drove in ested in working on this project, call abound. Committees form and meet. and the Lions Mascot get ready to roll in the CRR the parade while other Judy at 541-504- 8848. The volun- Projects are solidified. Plans are Lions Train. CRR Engineers Ruthie teer time is wonderful for CRR teens made in preparation of the year Ferguson and Karen perusing future employment or ahead for the Club. 2017 will be the Woodward rode in luxury on the school. From the Madras Airshow year of the Plant Sale. Members are train while Ted Carlin took photos to Spike and Rail Days in Metolius, The purpose of and Jay Bowman added muscle to over 3,000 smiles were caused by the Mariposa Lily Gar- unload the train. Providing train the CRR Lions Train. Not only the den Club is to share the rides all day in the city park the Li- kids, who rode the train over and joy of gardening, pre- ons were greeted by children who over, but the parents were also smil- serve natural resources have been coming to this event for ing as they snapped pictures and and volunteer services to over three years. Lots of high fives watched their children turn in circles our community. The and smiles. and enjoy Lion Lloyd McKenny’s Club meets the third invention. The little train needs lots of Tuesday of the month at
The Lions Train ran many tender loving care and even some 10 a.m. in the social hours for the two days of the Madras major repairs and John and Karen room of the Crooked Airshow the last weekend of August. Woodward have been doing the hard River Ranch Chapel. work behind the scenes to keep the Even with the airplane crash and the Editor’s note: In previ- train running and safe. A big ROAR Photo by Josie Hopla abrupt ending of the airshow, it was ous editions we featured to John and Karen. June 2016 Garden Tour. pictures of Carol Arm- strong's garden in the Telegraph. already potting and growing plants We inadvertently listed her name as that will be offered for sale in one- Carol Anderson. The Telegraph gallon pots. Prices are VERY rea- regrets this error. sonable and the Club usually sells out! Watch for that to happen June 10, 2017!! The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 7 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 8
Ninety-seven cars entered in the event
Fourth annual “50 Plus or Minus” Car Show draws large crowd
Colorful cars grace the lawn of the Senior Center.
Don Banich, of Me, Myself and I, entertains the crowd. Photos by Earleen Arthur
Sharon Chacon’s 1954 Ford Pickup wins the best of Show. Attendees enjoy visiting and viewing the cars.
Don Banich presents the 50/50 money to a surprised Bill Roberts’ 1958 Ford F100 wins the Peoples Choice Award. Dick Stevens. The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 9
97 cars entered….. 50 Plus or Minus “50 Plus or Minus” Car Show Car Show Winners largest to date By Earleen Arthur, CRR Senior Group Best of Show 1954 Ford Pickup Sharon Chacon The CRR Senior Group’s especially appreciate the special help Peoples Choice Award 1953 Ford F100 Pickup Bill Roberts 2016 “50 Plus or Minus” Car Show from Melanie Sabia who helped me was our largest yet! After five months from going crazy when I had trouble Longest Distance Ron Wagner 160 miles of prep work, we had 97 cars compete with my computer and keeping up for 26 trophies. We added eight more with all the paper work. Most Club Participation High Lakes Car Club categories: 2nd place awards for Pre- Of course, we can't forget to Best of Pre-1930’s 1927 Ford Roadster Wayne Ross 1930 thru 1970 and up; Best Ameri- can Sports Car and Best Foreign recognize all the sponsors for the tro- 1928 Ford Coupe Joe Allen Sports Car. phies, silent auction, raffle and Second Place Pre 1930’s goodie bag items. Without you and Best of 1930’s 1930 Ford Victoria Todd and Claudia Johnson The CRR Car Group co- all the show car owners, there would hosted with Dick Stevens spear head- not be a car show. Forgive me for Second Place 1930’s 1932 Ford Roadster Ted Johnson ing his group. Lani Chu, Doug Noah, anyone's name I may have missed. Birk Lowrie, Sam Stevens were spe- Congratulations to Bill Roberts and Best of 1940’s 1940 Chevrolet Coupe Lynn Arnett cial helpers along with several others his 1953 Ford F100 PU for taking
including Paula Bartolomei, who home the "Peoples Choice" award Second Place 1940’s 1949 Chevrolet Coupe Les Taylor helped sell raffle tickets. A big Thank and to Sharon Chacon and her red Best of 1950’s 1957 Chevrolet Bellaire Gary and Donna Kernut You to all who donated your time to 1954 Ford PU for being chosen by us. Your efforts with this fund raiser judges Alex & Annie Nyars as "Best Second Place 1950’s 1956 Ford Wagon Bernie Shapen to support our Senior Center of Show". are greatly appreciated. Best of 1960’s 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Larry and Charity South Next year we will need a per- For the second year in a row son or group to step forward to chair Second Place 1960’s 1969 Dodge Super Bee Tom and Kathy Stephenson Lisa Stevens and Nancy Noah made the 2017 car show, as I will not be special car quilts. This year they able to. If no one does, 2016 will be Best of 1970’s 1970 Pontiac Lemans Darin Morris made two, a twin size one they named the last year for the "50 Plus or Mi-
"Dream Ride" and a crib sized one nus Car Show" at Crooked River Second Place 1970’s 1972 Chevrolet SS454 Vaugh Forsberg named "Dream Ride II". They did an Ranch. We grew from about 63 show amazing job and the lucky raffle Best Pickup Pre 1960’s 1934 Ford Flatbed Dave Inglis cars the first year to 97 in the fourth ticket winners were Trudy Turnbow year. I am told that is a good record. Best Pickup 1960-1987 1974 Chevy Pickup Larry Pankey and Donna Rose. We had a great It would be a shame if we can't con- crowd to share the mild weather, food tinue and be known all over the state Best Orphan Built with Orphan Parts Russ Pennavaria and great music by "Me, Myself and as one of the best car shows. I". Many attendees took home win- Best Convertible 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury Gordon Marchi ning prizes from the silent auction On a FUN note, Pot-Luck and special raffle items as well. Dick Thursday, on October 27th at the Best Muscle Car 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Eldon Nimmo Senior Center we will have a Cos- Stevens’ name was pulled out of the tume Bingo Party. Costco will run the Best Import 1958 MGA Roadster Joe D’ALBERO 50/50 raffle jar by a little girl and he was quite surprised to receive the free bingo games starting between Best Rat Rod 1951 Jeep Willy Will Hill III $100.00 10:30-11a.m. And they will supply the prizes. It is open to all, you don't Best Foreign Sports Car 1973 Datsun 240z Paul Bjore Our Vice President, Bill Al- have to be a member of the Senior len, was in charge of making and set- Group, just want some fun in your Best American Sports Car 2006 Ford Mustang Barbie Hotchkiss ting out the signs---a superb job Bill. day. Some of our senior members who Work in Progress 1940 Ford Pickup Alan Gustafson gave us their time and help were: Don We will give $5 to the scari- Hays, Beth and Richard Kidwell, Sue est costume and $5 to the most origi- Thomas, Don Henderson, Sylvia nal or funniest costume. So, let's go Kimbley, Edie Williams, Donna back in time, wear something fun as a Haines, Fran Davis, Jan Schubert, costume and have an enjoyable day. Peggy Gayheart, Babs Weber, Larry We eat at noon each Thursday and Abney, Alan Whitacre, Marie Carter, the free food from Fred Meyer's will Tara Vuksich, Jo Altstock plus Sandy be set out on the back porch. Our free Tanner and "The Boys", a Gal named lending library is available too. Sue, our President Lewis Meyers. I
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Full-service salon, therapeutic massage and artisans boutique Behind the Moon Salon and Artist Boutique opens at Crooked River Ranch By Phyllis Carlin, CRR Telegraph
There’s a new business in town Joene Strasser is a graduate of the Sage and it’s called Behind the Moon Salon School of Massage and Healing Arts, where she and Artist Boutique. Doors open and focused on therapeutic and deep tissue massage. doors close and the doors are now open Coming from a small farm family which was at Behind the Moon, which is located at involved in vet tech horse training, raising ani- 5105 SW Clubhouse Road in Crooked mals and educated others on natural animal care River Ranch. and husbandry, Strasser became interested in animal massage. Working from her home when Sheila Cisneros owned the sa- her children were small she worked primarily on lon several years ago when it was horses. After practicing animal massage for called Crooked River Hair Design. The eight years, many of her clients wanted mas- salon has changed hands a few times sages for themselves. This led Strasser to get since then, but as fate would have it, the her LMT so she could move into health care for hair styling business will continue at people. Through her practice she has developed this location! Behind the Moon is not ways of mak- just a salon, a dual marketing concept ing deep tissue prevails at the new business. Joene massage com- Sheila Cisneros and Joene Strasser take a moment to relax Strasser will offer therapeutic, deep while making plans for the opening of Behind the Moon. fortable and tissue massage in the back part of the relaxing. In facility, complete with its own entry addition, she door. Sharing the front part of the build- will be selling Behind the Moon Full Circle ing will be the Artist Boutique. Young Living Salon and Artist Wellness Essential Oils. Boutique From her time on the Events Plan- Joene Strasser ning Committee, Cisneros has long been a Strasser is ex- Sheila Cisneros LMT, 20903 RMT, CAMP supporter of local artisans. “I’m hoping cited to be on that Behind the Moon will be a place for the ranch and Sheila Cisneros and Joene Tues. and Wed. our wonderfully talented local artisans to looks forward Strasser in front of Behind the 541-280-1749 Moon. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. showcase their work,” Cisneros stated. to meeting For online appointment Thurs. She encourages anyone who is interested many more ranch residents. requests, info on to come in and check out the space and get 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. And finally, if you’re wondering if the services and more more information. Her plans for the future name of the new business, Behind the Moon, Fri. - by appointment will be to provide fresh flowers for sale, www.fullcirclewell.com has anything to do with the upcoming 2017 Salon phone: taking balloon requests as well as display- eclipse, it doesn’t. Instead, it came from an old 541-815-5434 ing some of her vintage clothing, which is “I’m looking forward to romance movie that Cisneros recently watched. Shelia’s cell: meeting Ranch residents!” one of her passions. The resort in the movie was named “Behind the 541-771-2868 Moon.”
2nd ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LIGHTS CONTEST
Yes, the holidays are right around the corner! And Ranch residents so enjoyed last year’s Christmas Lights Contest, that the Events Committee will once again hold a Christmas Lights Contest but this time with a slight change: we are looking for 3 residents to help us judge the contest entries!
Homeowners can enter their holiday-decorated homes for cash prizes: $100 for first place, $50 for second, and $25 for third. Look for more details in the November “Telegraph” and start planning your FALL holiday decorations! Time does fly, so don’t delay!
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Around the Ranch
Lou Shelton, Russ Hague, Margie Coffey and Joanie McKenzie cook hotdogs during the Community Yard Sale.
Bob and Kari Stuber with shopper Cliff Bidwell at their sale.
September is always a busy month at Crooked River Ranch. This year was no exception. 56 families partici- pated in the Community Yard Sale. The CRR Lions Club sold a record number of hotdogs during the sale. Forty- four residents were screened when the Oregon Lions Mo- bile Health Screening Van came to town. The Jefferson County Republicans hosted their traditional Burgers ‘N’ Politics and the Jefferson County Democratic Party hosted a potluck at Mac Park on a beautiful fall day. A record number of participants entered the “50 Plus or Mi- nus” Car show. There’s something for everyone during at the Ranch during the month of September. Jim Crary, Democratic candidate for Congress, with Fran Davis and Dave Stranahan at the Jefferson County Democrats potluck.
Tom Townsend greets Mark Callahan, candidate for the US CRR Lions were out in force to conduct health screenings when the Senate, and his daughter at Burgers ‘N’ Politics hosted by the Oregon Lions Mobile Health Screening van came to town. Forty- Jefferson County Republicans. four residents were screened.
Important 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 Crooked River Ranch Rural Fire Protection District…....(541) 923-6776 Crooked River Ranch Sanitary………...... (541) 548-1542 Crooked River Ranch Senior Center...... (541) 504-8236 October, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 12
Crooked River Ranch Birders' Blurb A threesome of finches call CRR home during September By Kevin Smith, CRR Birders
This month’s We meet bird is a Three- on October som. Starting in 19th and again September we get N o v e m b e r a BUNCH of 16th the third “Finches”, Gold- Wednesday finches and those of the month ‘other guys’. at the Senior Those other guys Photos by Kevin Smith Center at are what many House Finch Cassin’s Finch Purple Finch 7:00 p.m. to call “LBJ” or Little Brown Jobs. These are House discuss and show slides of recent bird sightings and Finches, Cassin’s Finches and Purple Finches. Even plans for upcoming birding events in the area. Call though the last of these ‘looks’ like the first it is the me at 541-350-3895, or e-mail at one we see the least. The Purple Finch is the most col- [email protected] for information orful of the three and has the color washing almost the about our group, the many birding opportunities in entire body. That color is often seen in all three males Central Oregon or about birding in general. of these finches and comes in red, ‘purple’, orange and East Cascades Audubon meets on the third even yellow. The other two display color on the head, Thursday at the Environmental Center in Bend. breast and rump. The Cassin’s is the easiest to identify Wednesday Birders meets at Nancy P’s in Bend at as it often shows a ‘crest’ on the head, kind of like a 7:30. Contact Judy at [email protected] Mary ‘Mohawk’ haircut. Last but not least the House Finch ‘Y’ has Birding for Preschoolers on Monday morn- is the one we have most often and CAN be so colorful ings at 11AM at Drake Park and Fledgling Fun once many people think it is a ‘purple finch’. To get the full a month for Kindergarten through Fifth grade. E-mail effect of the color differences between these three read her at [email protected] this ‘Blurb’ on-line at mailto:http:// www.crookedriverranch.com/index.php/member- The Crooked River Ranch Bird List is at 162 pages/newsletters/ OR come to our next meeting and species and is available from me, at the Ranch Office, pick up a copy of all three, males and females of these the Information Kiosk, or at our meetings. Enjoy our winter visitors. birds and other wildlife here at Crooked River Ranch. October, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 13
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President’s Message Meetings By David Palmer, President
I will start my monthly message with the theme of “Moving Forward.” I CRR ASSOCIATION would like to thank our previous president and outgoing Board members for their BOD Work Session time and effort in making our Ranch a great place to live. Your service has been 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. / 1st Mon/Juniper Room greatly appreciated.
Many of you may know me, but for those who do not, my name is David Monthly Board Meeting Palmer and I am your new Association President. I look forward to the next year in 6:00 p.m. / 3rd Monday / Juniper Room continuing to make our community an amazing home for all. Please feel free to con- Contact: Admin Office 541-548-8939 tact me or any of your Board members with any questions, comments, or sugges- tions. Our contact information is on the Association’s website and in the Telegraph. Architectural Committee 4:30 p.m. / 2nd & 4th Monday / Admin Bldg. I believe all of us are aware by now that we have recently completed our Contact: Steve D’Ambrosia annual election process. Congratulations to Bim Gander, Sue Flory, and Carol Orr Phone: 503-449-8756 as the recent additions to your Association’s Board of Directors. This was a year for the record books, with 1,375 eligible votes being cast. I want to personally, as well Budget/Audit Juniper Room as on behalf of the Board, thank everyone who worked and put forth an effort to get See calendar for dates and times the vote out. Our thanks is irrespective of whether you were in favor or against any Contact: Bim Gander for information of the ballot measures. We could not have gotten this turn out without everyone’s Phone: 541-977-0674 effort. In summary, all candidates were elected and both ballot measures passed. Both ballots measures received an overwhelming number of ‘Yes’ votes. Due to Golf Advisory some confusion and, frankly, some misinformation about what was required for a 4:30 p.m. / 3rd Tuesday / Juniper Room measure to pass, your Board requested a legal opinion from the Association’s attor- Contact: Paul Nemitz ney prior to the election. It is clear from this direction that, again, both measures Phone: 541-923-1462
passed. The election results and the legal opinion letter are posted on our website Parks & Recreation and I would STRONGLY encourage anyone that might have a question to review 6:30 p.m. / 4th Monday / Juniper Room them both. As I indicated on the Crookedriverranch.nextdoor.com website, as well Contact: Sylvia Kimbley as through the Phase Rep system, please feel free to contact me directly with any Phone: 541-504-1073 question, comments, or concerns regarding the election. Phase Representatives In my past year as a Board member and from interacting increasingly with 6:30 p.m. / Quarterly / Juniper Room the people in our community, it is clear to me that there is more than a small amount Contact: Karen Atwood of mistrust and suspicion of your Board. Certainly I cannot speak to the interactions Phone: 503-351-9250 that may have caused this over the last 40 years, but I truly believe your current Board and all of the ones that have existed since I have been here truly have one Nominating Committee 10:00 a.m. / 1st Wednesday / Juniper Room See President’s Message Page 14 Contact: David Palmer Phone: 503-508-0032
Events Planning Committee 1:00 pm / 1st Thursday / Juniper Room Contact: Judy LaPora: 541-548-8939
Board Meeting Highlights CC&R Committee 3:00 p.m. / 3rd Wednesday September 19, 2016 Contact: Ben Johnson Phone: 541-548-8939 Bim Gander was given the oath of office as a new Board member by President Palmer. OTHER CRR GOVERNING President Palmer presented Marilynne Keyser with the Volunteer of the Year award. ENTITIES She was given the award for her work with the Budget Audit Committee, the North Pasture Restoration work, the Native Garden and the restoration of Steel Head Falls Special Roads District Trail. 5:00 pm / 2nd Wednesday / Juniper Room Contact: Monte Monteith Ranch Manager LaPora reported that the collection process continues to show good Phone: 541-504-8500 results. Outstanding dues were reduced by 136. Attorney accounts along with bankruptcy and foreclosures are holding steady. CRR Fire Protection Board 6:30 p.m. / 3rd Thursday / Fire Hall There was an excellent turnout for the Jefferson County Commissioners meeting Contact: Harry Ward held on September 14, 2016. The exchange between the Commissioners and resi- Phone: 541-923-6776 See Board Highlights Page 15 October, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 14
President’s Message Continued from Page 13 agenda, which is stated in the mission statement of My final observation I will leave you with the Ranch: “ …to support its members by working is the Ranch’s changing demographics. Over 40 Volunteer Opportunity for the preservation and betterment of property years ago, the Ranch started essentially as a pri- values; by ensuring a safe, secure, and clean liv- vate vacation property, after which it slowly tran- ing environment; and by promoting the continuing sitioned into more of a senior/retired community. improvement of the quality of life for Ranch resi- Looking around now, and after consulting with dents.” I guess I would simply use the saying that some of our local service providers (the fire de- Want to have fun while we shouldn’t partment for example), there is another slow trend helping to plan and coordinate judge the chil- which is that we are becoming a younger commu- major CRR events such as Old dren for the sins nity. Certainly we still have a predominately ma- of their fathers. ture population (don’t be angry with me for saying Fashioned Christmas, the Inde- Please under- this, I’m right there myself!); however we are get- pendence Celebration, or First stand that we ting younger in our demographics. It is my belief Fridays? Then come join the have nine Board we are slowly changing into a bedroom commu- members and nity for Bend, Redmond, and Madras. For exam- Events Planning Committee every year three ple, the section of road I live on has 13 properties and get involved in these and depart and three along it. Of those 13, seven are families with other activities for Ranch resi- new ones take school age children. Gone are the days where the dents and visitors. Call Judy their place. only children one of our long term residents might Therefore, if have seen were grandkids coming to visit. LaPora at 541-548-8939 or Photo by Judy LaPora some wrong oc- Whether you feel this is good, bad, or are indiffer- Paula Bartolomei at 541-548- President David Palmer at curred to anyone the work session. ent to the changing demographics, I believe the 0675 for more information. in the past 40 change is slowly occurring and is just something plus years as a property owner, understand you for all of us to consider as we move forward with We meet the first Thurs- essentially get a new Board every several years. It an eye to the future. day of every month at 1:00 p.m. is incumbent on all of us to leave the past in the past and move forward. in the Juniper Room. No ex- perience is needed – just a will- ingness to lend a hand and have a good time!
Crooked River Ranch Club & Maintenance Association
Mission Statement
The mission of Crooked River Ranch Club & Maintenance Association is to sup- port its members by working for the preservation and betterment of prop- erty values; by ensuring a safe, se- cure and clean living environment; and by promoting the continuing im- provement of the quality of life for Ranch residents.
Vision Statement
We envision Crooked River Ranch to be a place where members, staff and elected leaders all work together ef- fectively to create a strong sense of community and maximize the quality of life for homeowners, renters and guests, so that Crooked River Ranch remains a "A Great Place to Hang Your Hat." October, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 15
2016/2017 Board Meeting Highlights CRR Board of Directors Continued from Page 13 Please send all inquiries to: [email protected]
dents provided some good dialogue. The next meeting is scheduled for April 12, 2017 and another good turnout is expected. President David Palmer..……...... 503-508-0032 [email protected] In response to some illegal camping during the Labor Day weekend, General Maintenance Supervi- sor Mike Knoke has initially identified four sites to place No Camping/No Fire signs. He is in the Vice President John Smallwood...541-815-4085 process of identifying other areas of the Ranch where these signs should be placed. Resident Birk [email protected]
Lowrie asked that Scout Camp Trail be considered. Resident Linda Murtagh wanted to thank every- Treasurer James Dille...... 503-656-2866 one involved in the Labor Day camping incident. While there was some initial confusion, she was [email protected] very happy with the outcome and is grateful that signs will now be posted. Secretary Paula Bartolomei .…....541-548-0675 Neighbor Helping Neighbor Coordinator Karen Atwood will be making her recommendation to con- [email protected] tinue the program at the October Work Session. Director Marc Beebe………..…..541-815-0125 President Palmer reported that Gayla Smith has agreed to become a member of the ARC Commit- [email protected] tee. Her name was a write in during the recent election and she accepted. Karin Powers, another write in, agreed to help the committee but does not want to be a permanent member. Director Sue Flory………..….…541-350-7417 [email protected] Meeting with ODOT Deschutes County and Jefferson County officials regarding the intersection of Hwy 97 and Lower Bridge: This discussion was moved to the beginning of the Board meeting to Director Bim Gander…………….541-977-0674 accommodate the visitors: Gary Farsnworth, Joel McCarroll and Jim Bryant, representing ODOT; [email protected]
Chris Doty and Peter Russell from Deschutes County; and Jeff Rasmussen from Jefferson County. Director David Keyston……..…..541-639-3211 A packed Juniper Room heard Mr. Farnsworth go over the Deschutes County Transportation System [email protected]
Plan that was adopted in 2012. The plan calls for a grade separation at the Lower Bridge/Hwy 97 Director Carol Orr………...…..…541-593-7221 intersection, which would be a bridge going from the top of the hill in Terrebonne to the top of the [email protected] hill north of Lower Bridge Rd. The estimated cost would be $21 million. Lower Bridge would be- come a road that would go underneath the bridge to reach the east side of Hwy 97. The plan is
based on several things: the volume of traffic, the number of crashes and the severity of crashes. It was determined that no signals are appropriate on state highways outside of urban growth bounda- ries. Drivers on high-speed rural highways do not expect to encounter traffic signals. To place a traffic signal in Terrebonne would result in backups on the highway blocking county roads. ODOT Phase Representatives feels that this would make the intersection worse rather than better. Assisting with Ranch Communication
ODOT and Deschutes County will conduct a refinement plan for Terrebonne based on the goals and objectives of the adopted Terrebonne community plan, the goals and objectives of the Oregon Phase 1 Becky D’Ambrosia……...503-970-2344 Highway Plan, and additional public input and outreach. From a County planning perspective, this is Phase 1 Diane Nunley……...…….503-260-6512 a medium-priority project. It generally takes one year to design the plan and three to four years to Phase 2 Paulette Nordin, …….…..541-570-5564 complete. Mr. Farnsworth agrees that the intersection is an important issue and one way to obtain Phase 2 Pam Halladey……..….….541-923-3708 funding is by contacting state legislators to provide a funding package for this intersection. Vice Phase 2 Lee Moore………….....…541-280-0470 President Smallwood asked if creating a citizen advisory group would help to get this issue moved Phase 3 Stephanie Proffitt...……...541-604-1628 up the priority list. Mr. Farnsworth thought that it would. VP Smallwood thought the advisory Phase 3 Debbie Page……………..541-923-7268 group should include residents from other effected areas in Terrebonne, not just CRR. Resident Phase 4 Robin Gaudette………….425-737-5519 Dan Tomlinson asked if there could be an intermediate fix implemented, such as speed limitations. Phase 5 Diane Randgaard…….…..541-279-9131 Mr. Farnsworth stated that ODOT will review that and get back to the Board. Resident Herb Parker Phase 6 Robin Gaudette………….425-737-5519 asked about the re-opening of Wimp Way. Mr. Farnsworth states that by doing so, it would create Phase 7 Carol Orr…..…..……...…541-593-7221 two bad intersections for those making turns to the north. ODOT does understand residents’ frus- Phase 8 Earleen Arthur……...... 541-504-0755 tration, but safety comes first. Resident Jim Stagl asked about moving the “reduce speed” signs Phase 8 Karen Atwood…………..503-351-9250 further north for south bound traffic. Resident Susan Reaume reminded everyone that the Phase 9 Roger Canales…...…...….503-655-0448 southbound traffic causes backups on Lower Bridge and it takes some time to get out to Phase 10 Gina Anderson……...….541-350-5240 southbound Hwy 97. Commissioner Wayne Fording said that a good way to elevate the urgency of Phase 11 Gail DesBrisay………....541-504-8562 this would be to contact State Representatives John Huffman and Ted Ferrioli. Ask them to attend Phase 12 Carol Orr…..………...…541-593-7221 the next meeting with ODOT and allow them to hear what the residents are saying. President Phase 13 Gail DesBrisay…..……..541-504-8562 Palmer will create a citizen advisory committee from volunteers and provide input to ODOT. Presi- Phase 14 Carolynne Erickson…….541-419-7348 dent Palmer will schedule another meeting that will be separate from a Board meeting and look for Phase 15 Carolynne Erickson…….541-419-7348 a bigger venue to hold the meeting. Phase 16 Carolynne Erickson…….541-419-7348
President Palmer stated that the Board is looking to record all Board meetings to place on the web- site for those who are unable to attend the meeting. Supervisor Knoke is going to present some To receive announcements and updates recording options at the October Work Session. about community life at Crooked River Jefferson County Commissioner Mae Huston wanted to thank everyone that came to the County Ranch, contact your Phase Rep or the Commissioner meeting on September 14. She appreciated the great turnout and is looking forward Chairman, Karen Atwood at 503-351- to the next one held on the Ranch. She also said that she received a call from a resident who re- 9250, [email protected]. ported that a campaign sign was stolen from their yard. She referred them to the Ranch Admini- stration. Ranch Manager LaPora said that a reminder notice about campaign signs was sent out through the Phase Rep system and that she also received a call and referred the resident to contact Tell your new neighbors about the Phase the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office to report the theft. Reps program and call Karen. We want to be sure they receive a welcome tote. October, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 16 Meetings to be held at the Ranch twice yearly Jefferson County Board of Commissioners meeting held at Crooked River Ranch By Jeff Rasmussen, County Administrative Officer
Commissioners, Mike Ahern, Wayne Fording, and Chair Mae Huston. The County Commissioners have committed to ongoing evening meetings at the Ranch that will take place on the second Wednesday in the months of Sep- tember and April. The meeting format was centered on citizens’ concerns with the Commissioners taking comments and questions directly from the audience. The topics covered included an update on the alternative exit committee, questions about the code enforcement complaint process, ques- tions about home business/occupations, questions regarding the County’s noxious weed program, and a question about the possibility of a special tax- ing district that would directly fund Sheriff’s deputies at the Ranch. Attending the meeting with the Commissioners were a handful of county employees that are also residents of the Ranch. The meeting lasted about 90 minutes and the next meeting will be April 12, 2017.
Jeff Rasmussen, County Administrative Officer; Mike Ahern, County Commissioner; Wayne Fording, County Commissioner; Mae Huston, County Commissioner; Alexa Gassner, County Council, Brandie McNamee, Finance Director, and Barb Andresen, Adminis- trative Assistant at the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners meeting at Crooked River Ranch.
A packed audience attends the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners meeting, which was held in the Juniper Room on September 14th. Photos by Judy LaPora
Crooked River Ranch Crime Watch August, 2016 Architectural Review There were 1576 county wide calls made to Jeffer- On August 18, a Deputy with the Jefferson Committee Tip son County Sheriff Department in the month of County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a theft August. in the 6800 block of SW Ermine. The report- ing party said that a package containing cloth- Of a total of 104 incidents in the Jefferson County ing was taken from their address after it was Sheriff’s Department Press Log for the period Au- delivered. The case is under investigation. gust 1, - August 31, 2016 eight (8) involved On August 23, a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Crooked River Ranch. Deputy responded to the 13400 block of SW On August 3, deputies with the Jefferson Peninsula and picked up a stray dog. The dog County Sheriff’s Office along with the assis- was taken to the Jefferson County Kennels. tance from Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office On August 24, a Deputy with the Jefferson and Crooked River Ranch Fire and Rescue, County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a conducted an investigation into a missing per- break in at the Crooked River Ranch Admini- son. Upon searching an area in Crooked River stration office. The reporting party said that a Ranch, the missing person was located de- door was damaged and they have video of the ceased. subject inside the building. Evidence was col- COLOR, COLOR, COLOR On August 5, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s lected and this case is under investigation. Office received a report of possible child On August 24, a Deputy with the Jefferson abuse within Crooked River Ranch. A Deputy With every Property application for any County Sheriff’s Office took a report of three responded and it was determined there was no building plans on the Ranch, all owners election signs from two addresses in Crooked physical abuse to the minor child. A DHS River Ranch. This case is under investigation. need to include a color chip or swatches case worker was notified by the Deputy for On August 31, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s of color pieces to show the committee further follow up regarding the welfare of the Office went to the 14600 block of SW Pony the earth tone colors being selected for child. Trail to locate a wanted person. Upon investi- On August 12, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s roof and siding. If you would like to see gation, the wanted person was arrested on a Office responded to the 8600 block of SW sample colors come by the Administra- Jefferson County warrant. They were trans- Shad to take a theft report. $2,500.0 was sto- tion building. There is a sample board ported to the Jefferson County Jail where they len from a motor home. The Jefferson County were lodged without incident. behind the Administrator’s office. Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident. The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 17 Shooting Stars to hold Year End Gather By Kate Adams, Shooting Stars Shooting Stars will gather at range will be located. For more in- the CRR Heritage House (Senior formation about RR&GC go to their Center) on October 4, 2016 at 6:00 website redmondrodandgun.com. p.m. to discuss all we have learned Shooting Stars is a group of over the past women, mostly from Crooked River six months Ranch, who are interested in the from a vari- proper and safe use of firearms, par- ety of indi- ticularly handguns for self- viduals about protection. We encourage women to shooting as a obtain a Concealed Handgun Li- sport, shoot- cense and learn the proper and safe ing for self-protection as well as use of their handgun. As Sheriff Jim proper and safe firearms handling. Adkins told us when he spoke in We have heard about the High De- April 2016, it could take a law en- sert Shooting Sports Foundation and forcement officer thirty to forty min- its plans for the future as well as utes to get to our location should a how to choose a handgun for a good situation arise where our life may be fit, personal defense and much more. in danger. We need to know what The variety of speakers was both actions to take when confronted with educational and interesting. At the such situations. If you haven’t at- October gather we will be making tended a Shooting Stars gather and some decisions about speakers for would like to know more about next season. shooting and self-protection, please At its April gather, Shooting join us on October 4th at the Heritage Stars made the decision to donate House. funds as individuals and given in the name of Shooting Stars to the High Shooting Stars Desert Shooting Sport Foundation for a piece of equipment for the new Year End Gather Redmond Rod and Gun Club Tuesday, October 4th, 2016, (RR&GC) range. We will be pre- 6:00 p.m. senting the funds the individual CRR Heritage Ranch House Shooting Stars have donated to the For Information: Kate Adams Foundation at their October board [email protected] or meeting. The Foundation owns the 541.306.0875 property upon which the RR&GC
New Fire Chief Continued from Page 1 position which lead him to becom- He currently is the Lead State ing the Director of Fire and Rescue Advocate for the National Fallen Technology at the Rolla Technical Firefighters Foundation’s Everyone Center. In 2007 he accepted a posi- Goes Home Program. In 2010 Harry tion with the Oregon Department earned the honor of being one of the of Public Safety Standards and top 20 Courage to Be Safe instruc- Training (DPSST) as a Regional tors in the Nation. Harry has earned Fire Training Coordinator. Over an AAS degree in Fire Science from the past 9 years with DPSST he has Columbia Southern University. been able to update and develop In his spare time, he volun- new programs that have been teers as a Boy Scout leader, loves taught to firefighters all over the the outdoors, as well as hiking, and State of Oregon. camping with his wife. October, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 18 Fire Prevention Week October 9th-15th Crooked River Ranch completes more Assistant Chief Sean Hartley
th th fuel reduction on common areas October 9 -15 is Fire Pre- 2014. Call the Outdoor Burn Line By Mike Knoke, General Maintenance Supervisor vention Week. We would like to phone number on your permit each remind you “Don’t Wait, Check the day before you begin any burning to Continuing the fire fuels re- the one dozen homes which back up Date” of your smoke check for temporary closures. It is duction effort which started in 2014 to the tract. Some limb pile left on alarms! If they are your responsibility to follow all of when the Board of Directors created these tracts will be burned when wet more than 10 years the regulations related to Outdoor funding for it, Crooked River Ranch weather returns. Going forward, the old, it’s highly rec- Burning which include being in at- recently compiled prescribed work fuel reduction plans for the near fu- ommended you tendance of your fire at all times, on five tracts of common property ture are to continue the treatment in change them out. If having an area clear of brush and which total nearly eight acres. Mul- the canyon behind the horse arena, you want to schedule us to come debris to burn in, and having a water tiple tracts have been treated by working at the head of the canyon look at your smoke alarms, contact source available. Check our website limbing and thinning trees and and also on the trail head which the fire station at (541) 923-6776. and social media for updates on brush, and removing ladder fuels, drops down into the canyon behind We have a program through the Ore- when outdoor burning will be al- creating a safer Wildland/urban in- the mailbox site on Maverick Road. gon State Fire Marshal’s Office to lowed. terface for the adjacent homes. provide battery operated smoke As always you can learn Tracts A,B,D, and E straddle alarms at no cost to you. more about the Fire District and cur- SW Canyon Drive while Tract C is As Fall approaches so does rent events on our website, Face- the knob of common property above the Outdoor Burn season. Make sure book page, or our Twitter feed. Your Cinder Cone Loop. The 360 degree you have a current Fire Permit from Fire Board meets the third Thursday view from this property is spectacu- the District. Current permits will of each month at 6:30 PM at the Fire lar, but the real benefit of the work have a number that begins with Station and the public is welcome to done there is the increased safety for attend. The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 19 Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Association hosts 14th annual 9-11 Memorial Event at the Big Dog Saloon By Bob Grier, Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Association
Black Sheep members enjoy the festivities. The patriotically decorated Big Dog Saloon.
The Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Asso- Poker Run where the ciation’s 14th Annual 9-11 Memorial Event was a High Hand Winner big success again this year. It was truly a great took home the $1,000 time with a great bunch of first responders and grand prize and the supporters. There were plenty of fun events to lowest hand took choose from including golfing on Thursday, a home $250. Every- Meet and Greet Friday evening and Saturday’s one got their belly full main event which was spectacular! We had ap- from the Big Dog Sa- proximately 150 bikes join us for our annual loon’s own Pit master BBQ Champion’s smoked Tri tip. Red- mond Mayor George Endicott gave a very memorable com- memoration speech which as followed by raffle, 50/50 prizes Some of the 150 motorcycles that participated in the event. and a live auction.
The Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Association (OVMA) is a We hope to see you all next year at 501© 19 nonprofit organization with more the Big Dog Saloon on Crooked River Ranch. than 90% war-time veteran membership. We are United States veterans with chapters throughout the state dedicated to continuing our service to our county at the local level. Our Mission Statement is, “To honor all veter- ans, their families and to support the commu- nity.” Having a great time with friends.
We wish to thank our sponsors Wild Horse Harley Davidson, KT Fly- ing Transport and SunWest Builders, just to name a few. Also a Big Thank You to all who attended the year’s annual 9-11 Memorial Event. We can- not do this without you all! You helped us to raise $1000 for each of our 1st responder beneficiaries, the Deschutes County Search and Res- cue Team, the Oregon State Fire De- partment Honor Guard and the Cen- tral Oregon Veterans’ Ranch. We were also able to add to our OVMA coffers so we can continue to help veterans is need. Thank you for help- Sonja Chernishov and Barbara Knight serve the The run is over, now it’s time for the fun to begin. ing us to live up to our mission state- barbeque. ment again this year. The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 20
Calling all Photographers! Great Shot! The photo shown here, of concentration and form during a pickel- ball game, was taken by Cindy Murray and was chosen as the final photo for the 2017 calendar. Thanks, Cindy, for submitting some wonderful photographs of Ranch residents enjoying the game of Concentration on the Court pickleball. Action shots can be tough to capture, but you clearly did it with this photo!
The 2017 calendar is now on sale for the same low price of $10. They make a great inexpensive gift that not only shows off the beauty of our area, but also showcases the many activities – such as pickleball – enjoyed by Ranch residents. The calendars are available at the Administration Center and will also be sold at the Old-Fashioned Christmas Fair to be held on December 3, 2016. A huge “Thank You” goes out to all the photographers who submitted photos this year, whether your photos were chosen or not. We have some great photographers here on the Ranch!
We are next looking for fabulous photos of Trunk or Treat, that wonderful event being held on Friday, October 28 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. near the Ranch Chapel. From photos of cars all decked out to folks dressed up as their favorite characters, the Trunk or Treat event is a prime opportunity to grab a “Great Shot.” Send your entries to [email protected] Photo by Cindy Murray by Wednesday, November 2, 2016 and maybe your photo will be featured in the 2018 calendar!
Safety Outreach for Seniors
Safety Outreach for Seniors (SOS) offers you, a valued senior citizen, a re- view of your home and advice about maximizing your safety concerning fire and fall risks.
Our Goal is to keep you safe, healthy, living independently in your own home, free from fires and falls.
Call 541-923-3399 (Ted Carlin) or 541-548-7109 (Joan Mckenzie) The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 21 First program on Central Oregon History Safety Outreach for Seniors Friends and Neighbors of the CRR Lions SOS Program Deschutes Canyon Area (FANs) In Action and Ready for YOU! By Ted Carlin, Past President, CRR Lions Lecture Series begins in October Through By Diane Randgaard, FAN’s partnership with The first presenta- the Redmond tion will be on Central Ore- Habitat for Hu- gon History by Steve manity the danger- Lentz, Bowman Museum ous porch/deck Historian. The presenta- will be upgraded tion will be held on Octo- and repaired. Also ber 15th at 4:00 p.m. in the the wood stove Juniper Room at Crooked will be brought up River Ranch. Lentz will to safety standards. present a visual program relating the emerging and George John- turbulent history of Central son, 541-504- Oregon. The colorful char- 6538, Joanie acters of the region as well Photo by Ted Carlin McKenzie (541- as important events and SOS Team Members George Johnson and Joanie 548-7109) and Ted places provide a back- McKenzie flank Melissa Rea, following the Safety Visita- Carlin (541-604- ground into the rise of Cen- tion at her residence. 4054) made the tral Oregon. local safety visita- “Our goal is to keep you tion and please contact any of them Photo submitted by Diane Randgaard Steve has a BS safe, healthy, living independently in if you would like a safety visitation Steve Lentz at the Bowman County Museum. degree in History and Edu- your own home, free from or know of anyone who could use cation from University of fires and falls” so says the this service. The visitation is a free Oregon. His early career was in fire management with the Forest Service and the Crooked River Ranch Li- service of the CRR Lions Club. Bureau of Land Management. ons Safety Out- reach for Seniors (SOS) Through the years Steve served as president of the Crook County His- team. torical Society on two separate occasions. His interest in how local places re- ceived their names became a passion of pursuit and he spent over ten years re- The SOS team of- searching three volumes on Central Oregon Place Names. fers you a review of your home and advice about Steve also has re-photographed historical photos of Central Oregon from maximizing your safety con- private collections, museums, and other sources accumulating over 5000 histori- cerning fire and fall risks. cal photos. Additionally he presents historical programs to local schools and or- ganizations, develops, coordinates and writes tour guide books for local historical The SOS team did tours and writes a weekly article for the Central Oregonian newspaper on Central just that the first week of Oregon Historical Highlights. In 2001 Steve received national recognition from September visiting a CRR the National Association for State and Local History for his efforts in promoting senior resident and noting local history. He was recently honored by the Daughters of American Revolu- several fire and fall risks. tion with a medal for National Historical Preservation. He also is a member of the Western Writers of America. Through partnership with the CRR Fire Depart- After retirement from the Bureau of Land Management, Steve became ment the smoke alarms will Joanie McKenzie, Vicki Burt, Gayle Harrington the Assistant Director of the Bowman Museum in Prineville in 2002 and is pres- be checked, replaced and ently the Bowman Museum Historian. and Ted Carlin at an SOS visit in Gayle’s brought up to safe standards. home later in September. Space is limited and registration is required. Register at fansof- deschutes.org/events or call (541) 771-FANs (3267). FANs members are admit- ted free, and non-members pay $1 at the door. COMMERCIAL MARKET PLACE
Units available now! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8th OLD FIRE HALL, 10 AM - 2 PM
ALL VENDORS WELCOME
FOR VENDOR INFO CONTACT JERI WORMINGTON 541-771-0818
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Medical Equipment
If you have borrowed medical equipment from the CRR Lions and are no longer in need of it, please call Bill Burt at 548-3185 and he will pick it up.
Need Medical Equipment
Bill Burt 548-3185 Joan Mckenzie 548-7109 Diane Knox 504-7707 Ted Carlin 923-3399
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 Connie Ream at the Administration Office at 541-548-8939. The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 23 Looking Backwards Compiled by deT nilraC
September 1978 And food? Well, none of that hospital diet- kitchen fare, Duck Doc is eating high – boiled Duck Doc, Doc Duck, egg-yolk, prepared individually by we guess you know who. Sounds Like A Clock, But Could Be A Cluck Plus a regular portion of Chicken Devel- oper (The Nelsons keep chickens) This This is likely to be a unsettling story, should make the duck grow big and strong, unless you understand this ranch, which can like it does the chickens. If you ever drive by get goofy. You’ll see why in a moment. But, early in the morning and see a duck sitting on if you have read this newspaper before, it will the fence, crowing at the sunrise, you’ll know not astonish you. The Chronicle is not staid. it had side effects. And the people at the ranch are not, either. Other stuff? Oh, some therapy. The A cast of characters will help: duck takes a shower every day in the kitchen sink. And husband Gene Nelson has been One: a duckling, from the fish and duck instructed to make a cane or a crutch for pond near the ranch clubhouse. A duckling when the cast comes off in three weeks. with a busted leg, now named after the veteri- narian who treated him, known hereinafter as Listen, keep your eyes wide open when Duck Doc. driving through Phase 2, and make sure you’re cold sober when you come home to tell Two: The veterinarian, an innocent chap about it. from Corvallis, Dr. Ralph Miller, who got into this business because he owns land in Phase 2, and came over to the ranch early in Au- Duck Doc – Momma Mary. Mary Nelson, lame May 1980 gust. Hereinafter known as Doc Duck. duck fancier at the Crooked River Ranch holds
Three: a young woman named Nicholas, Duck Dock, duckling from the kids’ fish pond who Lower Bridge-97 the premiere gardener of Horny Hollow, suffered a broken ankle and was splinted up by visiting veterinarian, Doc Duck. Oh, read the mainly because her father is too slothful to Turn Lanes Done whole thing… thrust a shovel, who reported the lame duck Finally built and in operation is a two- to: way turn-off lane on Highway 97where it inter-
Four: Mary Nelson, a resident of Phase sects Lower Brig Way – the main access to Desk girl, Shirley Adrian brought out the Crooked River Ranch. 2, well-known patsy for lame ducks. clubhouse first aid kit, for adhesive tape, and The lady ducks on the kids’ fishing pond, a coat hanger as a splint. Sales rep Bill Mar- Ranch people began to petition the Ore- across the club parking lot, have hatched sev- tin rummaged through his car and found wire gon State Highway people for the turnoff lane eral broods of ducklings this summer. Quite a cutters. about two years ago. The highway officials few don’t survive. It’s a rough turf. said, then, that financing the project and do- Cut. Bend. Set ankle bone. Wrap. You ing other kinds of planning, would involve fed- A couple of weekends ago Nicholas have seen it on TV. And the duck is out of eral approval and federal funds, and the came into the clubhouse from the pond area, emergency and headed in a car to the Nelson whole job could take 18 months to two years. and told Mary Nelson: home. Highway U.S. 97 was widened to three “There’s a little duck over there with a Next day veterinarian Miller made a lanes a half mile north of Terrebonne, where broken ankle.” house call, checks the ankle and fit of the Lower Bridge peels off. The third lane was “cast”, took the duck’s pulse (we assume) and lined to a left turn area for northbound traffic, Such news galvanizes Mrs. Nelson. A brought a jug of wonder drug, one of the cil- and a right turn lane for southbound. duck with a broken ankle, a lion with the gout, lins, designed to make the duck perk up. equally deserving of sympathy. Highway 97 was raised, at the project During the house call the grateful Mrs. point, by the thickness of new paving. “Well bring it in here,” said Mrs. Nelson. Nelson decided to name the duck after the About a 10th of a mile of Lower Bridge The duckling was brought in, followed by vet. “Doc Miller”. Thus it is: Duck Doc. And Miller, in return for his work and house call, of Way, where it abuts the main highway, has Dr. Ralph Miller. He had come to the ranch been raked up, reballasted and repaved, by for a day off from his Corvallis vet’s clinic. course became the Doc Duck. the Deschutes County road department Poor, trusting man. Is this frivolous nonsense? Hey, knock that off. Been to the hospital lately? Know Most traffic on and off Crooked River “Damme, a distressed duckling.” Said Dr. Ranch is for the purpose of shopping and Miller, or some other high sounding phrase. what it costs? Well, Duck Doc isn’t a ward patient. He has a private grocery box, corru- other commercial activities in Redmond, The And he immediately convened an informal Lower Bridge Way – U.S. 97 intersection han- surgery, calling for tools and gear. gated walls, on top of the Nelsons’ kitchen table. dles 90 percent of such traffic.
MEALS ON WHEELS NEEDS DRIVERS 541-548-0622 for information October, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 24
The Invasive Native: Western Juniper Ranch Raves By Marilynne Keyser, FANs Weed Team By Diane Nunley
Photo Courtesy of the Bowman Museum, Crook County Junipers on a butte near Prinville in 1890.
Western Juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) is the dominant tree across much of the landscape of central and eastern Oregon. Although native to the area, it has become an invader that is threatening the stability of the sagebrush/ bunchgrass ecosystem that we call home. Before European settlement, Oregon’s arid land hosted old-growth juniper savannah, consisting of scattered old trees and a healthy understory of Glen Campbell and Mark Inman begin setting up the structure. shrubs, wildflowers and bunchgrasses. Fire, started by Native Americans or by lightning strikes, kept the juniper in check. Most of the trees that survived the fires were the ancient ones with rounded tops that could live to be over a Kudos to our very own Glenn Campbell. The CRR Independence thousand years old and reach a height of 70 feet and measure up to six feet in Day barn dance was a kick and the barn front he designed and diameter. built made an absolutely stellar entrance! A call for materials to create it was met by David, Jack, Deb, Danny & Diane, and Scott. And our maintenance crew helped Glenn put it in place. Very cool. Kudos ya'll! Glenn - Thank you so much from all of us who enjoyed walking through that door!
Photo Courtesy of the Bowman Museum, Crook County Junipers on the same butte near Prinville in1989.
In the last 150 years, with the introduction of lifestock grazing and the regular control of fires, juniper woodlands have taken over millions of acres in Oregon. Most of these trees are smaller and densely packed. Where junipers take over, sagebrush and other shrubs are lost, wildflowers decline, and bunchgrasses suffer. Why? Because juniper has a competitive edge when it comes to water. Seedlings immediately begin to grow taproots, which pene- trate deeper and deeper into the soil. Once it has put a taproot down to a de- pendable source of water, the tree produces lateral roots, forming an extensive mat of fibrous roots close to the soil surface. The junipers effectively rob their neighbors of water. Glen Campbell, Harold Fox and Mark Inman work on the In addition, junipers are extremely flammable. A grassland fire is far structure. more dangerous if it gets into the canopy of a juniper where it will burn longer and put more residences at risk through direct contact or by wind-blown em- bers. No one loves an old-growth juniper more than I do; however, a healthier, safer landscape requires us to consider managing junipers where we can. The USFS has done vegetation management on their property off Robin Road. The CRR HOA has removed junipers in several segments of common property. FANs, with help from the Lions Club, has removed most of the small junipers at the North Pasture. What should you do? I recommend taking out all small junipers, while leaving the oldest and largest to grace your landscape. By removing the lower branches of the remaining junipers, you will create a landscape that will reduce fire risk, encourage the growth of native plants, and still provide both shade and beauty.
Diane Nunley in front of the finished barn. October, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 25 ClCLASSIFIEDS Community Yard Sale,
All advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or dis- 201 For Sale a CRR phenomenon crimination based on race, color, religion, By Phyllis Carlin, CRR Telegraph sex, handicap, familial status or national origi- PREPARE FOR WINTER nal, or an intention to make any such prefer- Seasoned, split ponderosa pine. $200 per ence, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 cord delivery included. 541-699-8348. living with parents or legal custodians, preg- nant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not 500 Services knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our Concrete Work readers are hereby informed that all dwell- Slabs, driveways, patios, decorative ings advertised in this newspaper are avail- able on an equal opportunity basis. To com- stamped, small foundations and more. plain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1- Call for free estimate. Ranch resident. 800-669-9777. The toll-free number for the Glenn Campbell, CCB#209818, hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 541-548-5122
Classified Rates & WILL DO HOUSECLEANING Information $35 an hour - 3 hours. minimum Cost: Please call Lana. (541) 604-1811. $2 per line per single edition. Tax Preparation - Are yours done? $1.75 per line with 6 months prepaid-3 Licensed professional offering personal- line minimum. ized service. Call Melba @ 541-923- Minimum $5 charge for any classified. 8770 LTC# 70487. Jan and Tom Thomson welcome you to their sale. Characters per line: approx. 35-40, all punctuation and spaces are 1 character Sculptor & Furniture Maker Since its inception in 2008, the Crooked River Ranch Commu- each. Deadline: 5 PM 3rd Monday of the month Custom projects, refurnishing & repairs nity Yard Sale has become a phenomenon that amazes many. The brain- for publication in the following month. Call Lewis at 510-599-7035. Please visit child of former members of the Phase Rep Committee, the sale contin- Placement: Bring all written ads with pay- my website turnofthecenturyfinearts.com ues to grow to this day, giving Ranchers a chance to clear out unused ment to admin office M-F 8:00 – 4:30 PM. By email for repeat customers upon approval. HORSE & PET CARE at CRR belongings, make a little money, and have fun doing so. In addition, it Payment: Due upon placement by cash, — your home, your schedule brings people to the Ranch from different parts of the state. This year check or credit card. Billing available for repeat customers upon approval. — available anytime there were 57 individual sales and 900 maps were distributed through- — Bonni 541-362-6630 out the Ranch. Categories: 101 Real Estate “The Yard Sale seems to flourish when other events are hap- 102 Rentals FALL/WINTER SERVICE at CRR 201 For Sale — full care horse boarding pening concurrently”, stated Ranch Manager Judy LaPora. For several 205 Garage Sales — mail gathering or forwarding years Burgers ‘N’ Politics, the CRR Lions Hot Dog Sale and the Ore- 202 Lost & Found gon Lions Mobile Health Screening have occurred on the same week- 301 Vehicles For Sale — premise checks 401 Horses, Livestock & Pets — Bonni 541-362-6630 end. “Each event seems to support the others.” The sale is now spon- 500 Services sored by the Events Planning Committee and will return again next year 601 Construction/Contractor Serv. 701 Domestic Services at the same time. 802 Help Wanted 901 Wanted
601 Construction/ Contractor Serv. EXCAVATION SINCE ‘77. Reasonable & fast. Prompt call-back, bid by phone. Owner-operator, Steve 541-460-3606. CCB# 159743. Facebook page, Chilex Inc dba Chilson Excavating Email [email protected].
Henry and AJ show off a rug that’s for sale.
The CRR RV Park was full with many returning shoppers. October, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 26
Golf Season Celebrated
PGA Pro Pat Huffer thanks Ladies Club President Jeanne Holloway and Men’s Club President Jack Martin.
The CRR Men’s and Ladies Golf Clubs cele- We are the champions. Fall Tournament win- brated their season’s completion with good ners are awarded trophies. Pictured (L-R): food, awards, prizes and lots of laughs at Connie Torres, Women’s 9-hole Champion; their annual banquet. The banquet was held John Smallwood, Men’s Champion; Anita Brinton, Women’18-hole Champion. Terry Weaver is presented a special award for at the Redmond VFW and was highly at- serving as Playday Chairman for fourteen tended by members of both clubs. Photos by Mike Kuykendall and Ted Carlin years by Men’s Club President Jack Martin.
CRR Men’s Golf Seventeen Ladies Club members participate in effort Volunteers beautify flower beds Smallwood wins Fall Tournament on golf course Officers re-elected for second term By Jack Martin, President
Congratulations to John Oct 11 – Regular Golf Smallwood, the champion of our Fall (computer pick partner) – Stable- Tournament! Other flight winners ford scoring were: Oct 18 – Tombstone – must hit B Flight – David Gogal past 18th hole C Flight – Pat Marquis Oct 25 – Skins (computer pick D Flight – Len Johnson partner)
The Eagle Crest Home & Home The Oct. 25th game will conclude results are in: our regular season for the Men’s Club. Here There We still have a game every Tuesday Eagle Crest 15 30.5 Total 45 with members forming their own CRR 30.5 26.5 Total 62.5 groups. Sign up at the front desk, pay your $3.00 fee and put your completed We win and retain the prestigious group score card in the appropriate box Eagle Cup for yet another year! This in the computer room. I am sure the article will be submitted before our sec- snowbirds will be leaving, but I would ond match with Quail Run, so those encourage the rest of you to play as of- A beautiful day to garden. Members of the Ladies Golf Club results will be included in the Novem- ten as possible. The fall and winter of- work by the Administration Building on a beautiful day in late ber Telegraph issue. fer some nice golfing conditions here at August. Pictured (L-R): Nancy Fehley, Jo Modrell, Jan Markham, Charlyn Hughes, Jana Dunham, Elaine Harrell the Ranch. The Board of Director elections and Judy Parker. were held at the Annual Meeting after A shout out to those who helped our Fall Tournament, and the following cut and drag brush on the course last were re-elected to serve another term: month. A lot of great work was accom- The spirit of volunteerism is alive and well on the Jack Martin, President; Gary Molder, plished by the volunteer labor force. Ranch. And in that vein, Jo Modrell spearheaded an Vice President; Mike Kuykendall Secre- One last important note: Terry effort to assist with the care of the flower beds on the tary/Treasurer; and Herb Parker, Handi- cap Chair. Thank you to my fellow Weaver, our Playday Chair, is stepping golf course. Jo, a former member of the Golf Advisory board members for volunteering to down at the end of this season after 14 Committee, realized that there was a need and organ- serve another year; we have one of the years of service to the Club. We cer- ized members of the Ladies Club, who worked on the largest Men’s Clubs in the state and tainly will miss Terry, but he assures us course every Tuesday for five weeks. Every bed on the they do a tremendous amount of work he will be available to help out. Mike Woltering will be assuming the Playday course was cared for by this group. Deborah Fitz- helping it also be one of the best and Chair position—thanks for stepping up, patrick even did the bed on #15 by herself! In addition, most fun. Mike. the group spent one morning working on the area in Upcoming Events – front of the Administration Building. All total, seventeen 9:30 Shotgun in October Please remember to enjoy golf for what it is, a game. ladies participated in this effort. Oct 4 – 4 man Red-White- Blue Scramble Jack October, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 27
FANs to Hike Brainchild of Barb Roberts continues….. Deschutes Rim Golf Maintenance crew honored By Jeff Scheetz, FANs Hiking Coordinator with annual luncheon On Friday, October 7th Friends and Neighbors of Deschutes Canyon Area (FANs) will lead an easy rim hike to the edge of the Deschutes River canyon rim. This hike has very little elevation gain along a trail about one mile in length. The scenic goal is an over- look of the Deschutes River and this hike is expected to last about one hour. Participants should meet at the Sand Ridge Trailhead (across from 8370 SW Sand Ridge Rd at Crooked River Ranch) at 9:00 a.m. Ac- companying dogs are allowed only if leashed. The hike will be led by FANs Board member Mona Steinberg.
Interested parties should check the FANs website www.fansofdeschutes.org/events to register, and gain additional information on meeting time and place and suggested equipment. All hikes are free, and group Members of the Ladies Golf Club and the Golf Maintenance crew after the luncheon. size for this hike is limited to eight hikers. Registration for hikes opens one month before the hike date and can be accessed on this website. If a hike is full, you can Barbara Roberts loved the grounds crew. She always appreciated their efforts. She add your name to the wait list, and you will be con- would say, “Our guys work so hard. They get up early and they work when it’s hot, tacted if a space becomes available. they work when it’s cold. Our course is beautiful and we are always so proud of what they do. Health and fitness tidbits….. The luncheon that Barb felt was so important continues. Now in it’s sixth year the an- How much is six nual luncheon held in honor of the Golf Maintenance Crew will continue. Golf Mainte- nance Superintendent Richard Jensen feels this day is special. “I’ve worked at several teaspoons of sugar courses and this is the only one where the golf maintenance crew is honored by club members. When my colleagues at other courses hear about the luncheon they are By Robin Gaudette, RN, ACSM/HFI jealous. Our seasonal hear about it when they first start and they look forward to it all For me, sometimes it is easier to read quick tidbits year.” than trying to digest a whole article. Here is the second The luncheon is fun not only for the crew but for the ladies as well. And it now carries installment this year of health and fitness tidbits. First the name of the one that loved this crew so much. No doubt the Barb Roberts Memo- of all a few light-bulb-moments regard- rial Luncheon will continue for many years to come. ing sugar. It isn’t news that sugar intake is linked to obesity, heart and liver dis- ease, tooth decay and diabetes to mention a few. But its addictive quality is hard to squelch. The American Heart Associa- tion recommends limiting the intake of added sugars to no more than 6 teaspoons a day for women and 9 tea- spoons a day for men.
Hm…how much is that exactly? Here are a few Cribbage Players Wanted examples of the amounts of sugar in popular foods: a half cup of a store bought spaghetti sauce contains 2.4 teaspoons of sugar; a half cup of jarred applesauce con- tains 4.6 teaspoons; a “colorful” child’s cereal has about 10.6 teaspoons; some 16 oz bottled iced teas have 9.5 teaspoons of sugar and a popular peanut-caramel- chocolate style candy bar has 7 teaspoons of sugar. Agave considered by some a “healthy” sweetener; is 1.5 times sweeter than sugar, has more calories and is high in fructose, so it should be used sparingly.
Neuroplasticity is a new buzz term referring to training our brain as we would a muscle. Research is showing that regular exercise has physical as well as cognitive rewards. Regular bouts of moderate cardio- vascular exercise may increase the size of the area in the brain responsible for verbal memory and learning. The brain age will decrease by 0.58 years for every flight of stairs climbed daily. Walking in natural setting vs urban Please contact soothes anxiety and improves memory performance. So for a beautiful outing; grab water (not a tea), go out to one of our beautiful trails and take a walk while doing a John Pizzimenti mental math problem. October, 2016 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 28
October, 2016
A Great Place to Hang Your Hat
AARP Driver Safety Class offered at CRR By Burt Thomson, Volunteer Instructor,
In celebration of 36 years of keeping driv- ers safe, an AARP Driver Safety Class will be of- fered Friday, October 7th at the CRR Senior Cen- ter, 6710 SW Ranch House Road. The class, which begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m., will be taught by volunteer instructor Burt Thom- son. There will be an hour off for lunch.
The class is a nationwide, DMV accred- ited defensive driving program which focuses on driving safely within current DMV laws in an ever changing driving environment. Recognizing and compensating for natural occurring age related changes in driver safety is emphasized in the class.
The class is designed for drivers over 50, but all ages are welcome. Learn new driving laws and how to manage common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. Find out how to minimize blind spots, maintain a safe and legal following distance, and increase your confidence behind the wheel. The Registration Fee, which includes work book and class materials, is $15.00 AARP members and $20.00 non-members. Com- pletion of class earns a certificate which can re- duce your auto insurance premiums.
Class size is limited. To register and for more information, call Burt Thomson at 541 504 5638.
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, 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”. The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 29 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 30 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 31 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 32