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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 Commissioners Meeting March 14th, 6:00 p.m. Juniper Room HOA and Community Life at Crooked River Ranch in the March, 2018 Heart of Central Oregon
URGENT! Jefferson County Community Learn about the Crooked River Ranch Read author to speak at the CRR Budget before it’s adopted! by Marilynne Keyser, Chair, CRR Budget/Audit Committee Senior Group potluck By Fran Davis, CRR Senior Group I hope I got your attention with that vision. For the past few years, the my headline. Why? Because I want you board has focused on: to come to the member meeting hosted Enhancing the road department’s by your Board of Directors on Monday, ability to maintain and improve our March 19th at 6:00 pm. This is the meet- roads, and ing when the Board of Directors will see, Protecting our investment in com- as will those of you who join us, the monly-held assets by funding the 30- budget being proposed for fiscal year Year Capital Reserve Plan 2019 by the Budget/Audit Committee (BAC). This year, the board has asked the
In case you don’t know, mem- BAC to ensure that the proposed increase bers of the budget committee are home- in home owners’ dues in fiscal year 2019 is adequate to meet the repayment re- Diane Nunley takes a break from decorating at the Heritage House to enjoy owners just like you. We volunteer our reading Landfall, the Jefferson County Community Read book for 2018. time because we want a strong finan- quirements of the low interest loan that cially-secure homeowners’ association to Jefferson County will be obtaining from protect all our joint assets and the invest- the Oregon State Department of Trans- Through the Jefferson County Community Read, the Library ments each of us has made in our private portation to construct the alternative exit District strives to foster discussion among residents and bring the property. There are 9 voting members road. This will be in place of significant communities of the county together through the common bond of on the budget committee, including funding for the 30-Year Capital Reserve reading. Selected books appeal to a wide range of readers and offer Board Treasurer Jim Dille. We also have Plan. opportunities for additional special events. This year the book Land- fall by Ellen Urbani has been selected for the Community Read. a non-voting liaison from the board, Come to the March 19th presen-
Paula Bartolomei. All of our meetings tation of the proposed 2019 budget. Have Thursday, April 5th from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., Ellen will be at are listed on the ranch website and in the your say about the BAC recommenda- Telegraph, and they are open to any the Crooked River Ranch Senior Group’s potluck lunch and will talk tions to address these and other issues about her second book, Landfall, which details two families’ strug- members who would like to attend. facing our homeowners’ association. Be gles during Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. The public is invited The board sets the vision for the a part of the process! to attend and enjoy hearing Ellen’s research on that catastrophe. ranch, and the budget needs to reflect See Community Read Page 2
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, 2018 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 2
Jefferson County Community Read Continued from Page 1
Ellen earned a B.A. in Writing and Design at the University of Ala- April 5th 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. bama in 1991. After serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Guatemala from Ranch Heritage 1991 to 1993, she returned stateside to obtain a Master of Arts degree in Art House Therapy from Marylhurst University in 1996 specializing in ontological ill- ness and trauma survival.
Having spent her formative years in Virginia and Alabama, Ellen’s a southerner at heart—meaning her pets will always be “dawgs” and any group of two or more is consistently referred to as “y’all” even though she currently lives on a working farm near Portland with her husband, two young children and a passel of barnyard pets.
Ellen has written a memoir “When I was Elena” documenting the years she lived in Guatemala at the end of that country’s civil war.
Her career as a trauma and loss therapist has been in a film “Paint Me a Future”. She teaches Creative Writing in high schools and colleges across the country. Her allegiance will always be with the Crimson Tide sports.
Other events people may be interested in attending are: Thursday April 5th, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. - Meet and Greet at the Art Adven- ture Gallery in Madras,185 SE 5th Street Friday April 6th, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Jefferson County Coffee cuppers at the Library on 7th Friday April 6th, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Warm Springs Library Friday April 6th, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Book signing at the Library Annex. No host adult beverage available.
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Neighborhood Watch Programs at Crooked River Ranch Making Lemons into Lemonade! By Kay Limbaugh, Neighborhood Watch Group
Goelze by email at Jenni- [email protected] and she'll email a form to be filled out or call the sheriff's office at 541-475-6520. Deputies will perform “periodic” drive- by's and walkarounds to check on your home and property.
Every resident can help law enforcement give better service, protec- tion and policing. Neighbors are the eyes and ears of law enforcement. A Neighborhood Watch Program can be formed in a variety of ways. It can be any size, as small as two or three and up to dozens. It can include neighbors you want and exclude those you don't. Each Program can be modified to suit a Photo by Kay Limbaugh Richard Ladeby conducts a Neighborhood Watch organizational meeting. particular neighborhood. The Sheriff's office will work with the CRR HOA and General Maintenance Department Michèle Bonan is an optimistic sort. She effect in a number of areas of Jefferson County. to place roadside signs indicating the presence of claims she hasn't always been this way. It de- Her next call was to Richard Ladeby, the Area a Neighborhood Watch Program. scended upon her when she moved to Crooked Coordinator for Neighborhood Watch Program. River Ranch. She's had a love for the Ranch since Michèle arranged a presentation by Adkins and the early 80's when she visited relatives. After a Ladeby to the CRR Community December 9th. thwarted attempt to move in 2003, she was able Over 50 people were in attendance, interested in to realize her dream in 2005. When she arrived, forming Neighborhood Watch Programs in vari- she breathed a sigh of relief and knew she was ous CRR neighborhoods. home. Today, over 12 years later, she knows most Sheriff Jim Adkins told the group that of her neighbors and is one who believes kind- although Crooked River Ranch IS a safe place to ness begets kindness. That belief had the potential “hang your hat”, it can be even safer with citizen to be shattered one afternoon in October when involvement. And Neighborhood Watch groups Michèle returned home after a trip to town to find are an excellent way to be more aware of your her home ransacked and burglarized, with random neighbors and to keep an eye on neighboring possessions missing. Although this frightening properties. In this situation, being a busy body is experience was a blow to her positive attitude, a good thing! Knowing your neighbor's comings Michèle determined she would not change her and goings helps keep the entire neighborhood perspective or let it define her as a victim. That safer. optimistic outlook is the reason the Ranch now boasts four Neighborhood Watch Programs in Adkins and Ladeby had recommenda- effect, with over 24 homes actively watching out tions for all Ranch residents, whether or not a for neighbors and more in the process of forming! Neighborhood Watch Program is in effect: Thanks to Michèle's resolve to make lemons into lemonade, life at the Ranch is going to get 1. Do not hesitate to call the sheriff's office tougher for criminal types! non-emergency number (541.475.2201) if you Submitted photo are suspicious of anything happening or out Michèle Bonan and Sheriff Jim Adkins at the With the increase in population at of place in your neighborhood. Meeting. Crooked River Ranch, it “feels” like the Ranch is 2. If you are calling about an emergency, dial experiencing an increase in crime. Do statistics As for Michèle, she has experienced an 911. bear that out? Not according to Jefferson County overwhelming outreach from her neighbors and
Sheriff Jim Adkins, but because of Next Door others in the Ranch community. She has met new 3. Place “NO TRESPASSING” signs on your CRR and social media, Ranch residents are much neighbors and made more friends. Black Dog property. This clearly tells strangers they are not more aware now of crime in the community. Construction offered to replace her broken lock welcome on your property and helps law en- for free. Though the perpetrators of her burglary After recovering from the horrifying ex- forcement in the event someone violates that have not been apprehended, she feels safer now. perience, Michèle resolved to help other Ranch message. And she never wants anyone to go through the residents combat crime at Crooked River Ranch. She notified others via Next Door CRR (on the 4. There are relatively inexpensive video secu- horrifying experience of being a crime victim. Though her unfortunate experience was shocking, Internet) about her burglary and expressed her rity systems available now that have quite clear interest in starting a Neighborhood Watch Pro- pictures that can identify individuals. Deputies she knows her response to it has resulted in help- ing not only her neighbors, but all Ranch resi- gram. Others on Next Door showed interest. That need as much help from the community as they can get. dents. support spurred Michèle to take action!
Michèle contacted Jefferson County 5. Are you planning to be out of town for a Anyone interested in forming a Neighborhood Sheriff Jim Adkins to learn about Neighborhood few days or an extended period of time and want Watch Group, contact Richard Ladeby at Watch Program, a national program already in a house check? Contact records clerk Jennifer 503.930.7093 or jeffersoncoun- [email protected].
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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 Contact - Kevin Smith 541-350-3895 Brown Bag Food Program 1st Wed. 5:00 p.m. Old Fire Hall Contact - Rose Lindor 541-548-7618 February was a month of red. Red roses, red valentines, red dresses Cancer Support Group for heart health, but who says it has to end? Contact - Karen Jamison 541-548-7979 You can support our troops wherever they may be by wearing red on Classic Cars any Friday! Yes, every month and all year round. Honor their service for Wed. at 5:00 p.m. Big Dog all of us by wearing RED. Contact - Dick Stevens 541– 548-0450 R = remember CRR ATV Club E = everyone 1st Wed. at 6:30 p.m. Sandbagger Saloon Contact - John Seely 541-510-2123 D = deployed CRR Canyon Quilters We could start our own Crooked River Fashion trend right here. Wear Mon. 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Chapel Family Ctr. something red and take a selfie with our fabulous mountains in the back- Contact - Tina Wilson 541-548-2080 ground. Start your own #hashtag: Crooked River wears RED on Fri- CRR Lions Club days… How about CRR wears RED for the troops… well that’s too long, what do I know about 2nd and 4th Tues. Sandbagger Saloon hash tags. Go to Coffee and Conversation on Friday wearing something RED. Everybody wear 5:30 p.m. Social Hour, 6:30 p.m. Meeting RED and put it on Facebook. How about the golphers? Are there RED golf balls? For sure there Contact - Jon Awbrey 559-300-0986 are RED pants or RED shirts. Ladies, wear a RED ribbon in your hair or scarf around your neck. CRR Riders Be creative! Tie something RED to your car antenna. Let’s do it. Let’s see pics submitted to the Sue Silver [email protected] CRR Senior Group Telegraph. It could be fun. So get out there and show everybody your “RED”. Thurs. 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Senior Center Contact - Debbie Sappenfield 206-730-5472 Final installment of what happened to the 56 Men Dutch Oven Group Contact - Mark or Sue Schneider 541-504-8765 who signed the Declaration of Independence Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area Board Meeting - 4th Tues., 6:00 p..m. …Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she died Contact - Marilynne Keyser 541-923-0558 within a few months. John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying. Their 13 Farmers and Artisans Market children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill were laid to waste. For more than a year he 1st and 3rd Sat. April - Dec. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Old Fire Hall lived in forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished. Contact - Jolie Armas 541-419-5923 Some of us take these liberties so much for granted, but we shouldn't. Contact - Barbara Rybarczyk 541-390-3781 Honeybee Conservation Group Contact - Ann Lewis 541-610-6886 Ladies Golf Club VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS Contact - Jeanne Holloway 541-554-1035 Mah Jongg Tuesday, each week 12:30 pm Band of Brothers -Round Table Pizza - Redmond Wed. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Clubhouse 1st Thursday (Jan 4) 7:00 pm VFW Meeting -Redmond #4108 -1836 SW Veterans Way 541-548- Contact - Jan Cook 541-923-2438 4108 Mariposa Lily Garden Club nd th 2 Thursday (Jan 11) 7:00 pm American Legion #44 - 704 SW 8 St., Redmond 541-548- 3rd Tues. 10:00 a.m. TBA 5688 Contact - Judy Berg - 541-504-8848 Men's Golf Club Veteran Service Officers - Stuart A. Steinberg/ CRR at 541-604-0963 and Laura Moore of Jefferson County Contact - Mike Kuykendall 503-309-0328 Morning Star Gathering Sat. 6:00 p.m. Heritage House Contact - Jack & Louise Baldwin 541-504-0490 Power Yoga Are you a Veteran here on the ranch? Are you the mother, father, brother, sister, aunt or Wed. 08:30 - 9:30 a.m. uncle of a current service member? I’d like to talk to you! Everybody has a story to tell and Contact Penny Radtke 541-410-0299 Ranch Chapel - 541-923-8081 I’d like to hear it and share it with our community of ranchers here on the CRR. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Send me a short email and you can be sure I’ll get back to you! [email protected] Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. Lord’s Loopers Contact - Gladys Johnson 541-923-3871 Women’s Ministries Thurs. at 10:00 a.m. (beginning in the fall) Contact - Debbie Page 541-923-7268 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 Women’s Victory Exercise Tues. & Thurs. Ranch Chapel Back Classroom Sheila Cisneros 541-771-2868 March, 2018 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 5
March SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 9:00 AM Women’s Victory Exercise 10:30 AM CRR Senior Group Social Potluck at noon 1:00 PM Events Planning Committee 4:30 PM Line Dancing
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9:00 AM Women’s 8:30 AM Power Yoga 9:00 AM Women’s 1:00 PM CRR Senior 9:00 AM Canyon Quilters Victory Exercise 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Victory Exercise Group Bingo 10:00 AM Board Work 5:00 PM Brown Bag 10:30 AM CRR Session Food Program Senior Group Social 5:00 PM Classic Cars Potluck at noon 6:30 PM CRR ATV Club 4:30 PM Line Dancing
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9:00 AM CRR Canyon 9:00 AM Women’s 8:30 AM Power Yoga 9:00 AM Women’s 8:00 AM Quilters Victory Exercise 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Victory Exercise 9:00 AM Lions Board Mtg. 1:00 PM Sage Quilters 5:00 PM SRD 10:30 AM CRR Limb Dump opens 5:30 PM CRR Lions Social 5:00 PM Classic Cars Senior Group Social on St Paddy’s Day 6:30 PM CRR Lions Mtg. Potluck at noon 6:00 PM Chapel Youth 4:30 PM Line Dancing
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 9:00 AM CRR Canyon 9:00 AM Women’s 8:30 AM Power Yoga 9:00 AM Women’s Quilters Victory Exercise 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Victory Exercise 6:00 PM Board Meeting 5:00 PM Classic Cars 10:30 AM CRR Senior Group Social Potluck at noon
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 9:00 AM CRR Canyon 9:00 AM Women’s 8:30 AM Power Yoga 9:00 AM Women’s 10:00 AM CRR Fire & Quilters Victory Exercise 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Victory Exercise Rescue Easter Egg Hunt 5:30 PM CRR Lions Social 5:00 PM Classic Cars 10:30 AM CRR 6:30 PM CRR Lions Mtg. Senior Group Social Potluck at noon
April SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9:00 AM Women’s 8:30 AM Power Yoga 9:00 AM Women’s 9:00 AM Farmers & 9:00 AM Canyon Quilters Victory Exercise 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Victory Exercise Artisans Market 10:00 AM Board Work 5:00 PM Brown Bag 10:30 AM CRR Session Food Program Senior Group Social 6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery 5:00 PM Classic Cars Potluck at noon 6:30 PM CRR ATV Club 1:00 PM Events Planning Committee 4:30 PM Line Dancing
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 9:00 AM CRR Canyon 9:00 AM Women’s 8:30 AM Power Yoga 9:00 AM Women’s 1:00 PM CRR Senior Quilters Victory Exercise 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Victory Exercise Group Bingo 9:00 AM Lions Board Mtg. 1:00 PM Sage Quilters 5:00 PM SRD 10:30 AM CRR 11:00 AM Lions Foundation 5:30 PM CRR Lions Social 5:00 PM Classic Cars Senior Group Social Board Mtg. 6:30 PM CRR Lions Mtg. Potluck at noon 6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery 4:30 PM Line Dancing
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 9:00 AM CRR Canyon 9:00 AM Women’s 8:30 AM Power Yoga 9:00 AM Women’s 9:00 AM Farmers & Quilters Victory Exercise 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Victory Exercise Artisans Market 6:00 PM Board Meeting 5:00 PM Classic Cars 10:30 AM CRR 6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery Senior Group Social Potluck at noon 4:30 PM Line Dancing March, 2018 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 6
Crooked River Ranch Horse Riders ride again! And again and again and again By Kay Limbaugh, Crooked River Ranch Horse Group
sent periodically to all horse enthusiasts simply for the asking (see contact info be- low).
Titled Horsemanship Incentive Pro- gram, basic rules follow. Notifications of intent had to be submitted by January 10th. Each rider then received a competition form to track activities and return when the program is finished. Each rider must com- plete 40 rides with a minimum of 40 hours over 20 weeks OR participate in 40 groundwork training sessions during that same time frame. Additional requirements include photos or videos of the horse and owner performing the activities. All partici- pants will receive an award, but categories include Youngest Horse Award, Oldest Horse Award and Overachiever Award, among others. The whole idea is to en- courage riders in a fun way to spend time on, or with, their horse(s).
The challenge must have struck a chord with horse owners. There are 36 horse riders participating in the Horseman- ship Incentive Program! Some riders are having to ride late in the day, after work, to Joan McFarland and Cappy. make sure they complete the challenge. Now THAT is dedication!
Activity forms must be completed Debbie Sappenfield on Chief. This winter has been mild. Horses and returned to Sue no later than May 31 need exercise. Riders need encourage- for awards to be presented at the St. Jude ment. That combination led Sue Silver, Ride on June 2nd. Good luck, Riders! ceiving emails about the activities of this longtime CRR resident and horse owner group, please contact Sue Silver at SFAr- to put forth a challenge to other horse The mission of the Crooked River [email protected] or 541-977-6621. owners. It's as simple as this: ride or work Ranch Horse Group is to protect and your horse and you'll be rewarded for do- promote the interests of horse owners ing so! It makes sense that Sue would through education and activities for the come up with the idea. She is the editor of safety and enjoyment of the community. the Horsey Happenings email newsletter All horse enthusiasts interested in re-
Cameron Henderson on Jelly Bean. Roni looks out over Lake Billy Chinook.
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Crooked River Ranch Birders' Blurb CRR ATV Riders discuss upcoming rides To tell the difference in the Sharp-skinned By Jeff Parcel and Trudi Turnbow, CRR ATV Riders
Hawk and the Cooper’s Hawk, Meeting began at 6:30 at the Sandbagger Saloon; 3 guests; Tom Del- check the shape of the tail zell, LennMish and Bill Kennedy, all By Kevin Smith, CRR Birders live on the ranch .
Because we did not have a meeting last The beautiful little month Trudi gave a report on our annual Christmas ‘accipiters’. Difficult giving project. This year we were able to sponsor 4 to tell apart until you families, a senior couple, and 3 single mothers, each check the shape of their long tails, the one had 2 children. We provided a complete turkey small Sharp-shinned dinner with all the trimmings and gifts for all the Hawk on the left and children. Thanks to Trudi Turnbow, Joye Ross and the medium sized Linda AnDyke for all the work they do to put this Cooper’s Hawk is on together. In all we spent $440.00 money well spent. the right. Hugs and tears from the recipients made it all worth while. Photos by Kevin Smith We discussed up coming rides, scheduled are; Seneca Oyster Feed May 19th, Walton Lake May 26th . We do not have any rides scheduled for July 4th or Labor day. Some suggestions were Christmas Valley, Sumpter, Unity Lake. We need to pick dates for out our annual Florence ride suggested dates were September 8th or September 22nd. We omitted th Our Winter Raptor Routes in Culver and long tails they are very agile and well September 15 so we would not conflict with the and Madras are done for the year with 50 to 80 suited for chasing prey through thick trees and ranch car group car show. Be prepared at the next birds being seen on each which leads me to this brush. meeting to discuss dates for Florence and sugges- month’s birds. Yes I said ‘birds’, two of them. tions for more rides. If you can't be at the meeting Our March Birders’ Meeting is the 21st and you have a preference for Florence let John or Beautiful little ‘accipiters’ with short wings th and April’s meeting is on the 18 at 7:00 p.m. Jeff know before the meeting. and long barred tails. These two look almost in the Senior Center. We will be discussing identical and can cause long discussions in the rare and common birds seen in central Oregon. Next meeting March 1st 6:30 PM Sandbag- field trying to determine which one you are ger children are welcome. viewing. The smallest, Sharp-shinned Hawk, East Cascades Audubon meets on the and medium sized Cooper’s Hawk are quite third Thursday at the Environmental Building difficult to tell apart. To make things worse the in Bend. Wednesday Morning Birders contin- female “Sharpie” is the same size as the male ues looking for birds in Central Oregon. You Jefferson County “Cooper’s”. One difference is the shape of the can meet them at Nancy P’s in Bend at 7:30. long tails. If you can get a good look the Contact Judy at [email protected] Mary Democrats elect officers Sharpie’s tail is somewhat flat across the bot- ‘Y’ has Birding for Preschoolers on Monday By Fran Davis, Chair, Jefferson County Democrats tom and the Cooper’s is slightly rounded. mornings at 11:00 a.m. at Drake Park. E-mail Other than that in the field it is a toss-up. her at [email protected] The Jefferson County Democrats January meeting was for election of officers. Those elected Juvenile birds have vertical striping on The Crooked River Ranch Bird List were: Fran Davis, Chair; Geri Steward, Vice Chair; pale breasts with yellow eyes. This changes (154 species) is available at the Ranch Office, Stephen Hillis, Secretary, and Moira (Scottie) Henry, during the first molt and adults end up with the Information Kiosk, at our meetings or by Treasurer. Alternate delegates to the State Democrat horizontal bars on ‘reddish’ breasts with pierc- contacting me as follows. Phone 541-350- Party are: Carolyn Freeman and Cindy Schmidt. ing red eyes. If you have a bird bath in your 3895, e-mail kevinsmithnaturepho- Kim Schmith gave us a really good presentation on yard you may be able to see these birds in ac- [email protected] for information about our what it takes to be elected as a Precinct Captain, had tion bathing and preening, but be aware their group, the many birding opportunities OR about the forms for us to fill out and she will turn them in primary food is small birds. With short wings birding in general. to the Elections Department in Madras February 1st. Let me know if you are interested in being a Precinct Captain as we are allowed to have more than two Democrat women and two Democrat men here in Precinct 2. February 1st through March 6th is the application period to get your name on the ballot in May.
Our February meeting was devoted to draft- ing questions for our Congressional District 2 Candi- dates Forum to be held Wednesday March 28th at the Library Annex on the corner of 8th & E Streets in Madras at 6:00 p.m. So far, there are five Candi- dates who have agreed to be a part of the Forum and two others have not yet responded. Those who will be there are: Michael Byrne, Jim Crary, Raz Mason, Jamie McCleod-Skinner and Tim White. The public is invited to come and hear these candidates, ask questions and prepare for the May 15th Primary election. For more information contact Fran Davis at 541-923-7403. March, 2018 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 9 Shooting Stars Begins 2018 with The Upper Deschutes River….. new leadership Central Oregon’s “Treasure” By Rhonda Fraker, CRR Shooting Stars By Penny Radtke, Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area
I, Rhonda Fraker, a resident and practical shooting classes. Want to learn of Crooked River Ranch (CRR), was Speakers and activities on topics of more about the Upper asked to take over the reins of interest to this group are being con- Deschutes River of the Shooting Stars sidered for 2018 at its April 3rd past and the condition of and I accepted. gathering. Be sure to look for the river today? On Sat- Shooting Stars is Shooting Stars articles in the coming urday, March 17th at 4:00 a loosely aligned months to know “what’s next.” p.m. in the Juniper Room group of women, The first gathering of 2018 at CRR, Gail Snyder will mostly from CRR, who gather to- will be an opportunity get re- discuss the Upper gether to learn about shooting for acquainted, welcome new members, Deschutes River, Central sport and self-defense. I agreed, with and to discuss what content is im- Oregon’s “Treasure”. some apprehension, to coordinate portant to the group. If you have From angling to agricul- Shooting Stars activities after Kate anything you would like to share ture, from aesthetics to Adams decided it was time to step- about Shooting Stars or have ques- energy, our river is many down. tions, you are welcome to contact things to many people. Over the past five years, me at 360-903-5627 or to send an Yet there is a single motif that weaves together all Shooting Stars has sponsored nu- email to [email protected]. Submitted photo merous speakers and activities. Gail Snyder and friend pause along the the demands we make of Speakers have included Kevin Star- Deschutes River the river – that is, our rett, Director of Oregon Firearms river is in trouble. Shooting Stars Federation, Jim Adkins, Jefferson Gail Snyder is the executive director of Coalition for the County Sheriff and Cindy Yow, Co- CRR Heritage House Deschutes. She grew up in the arid landscapes of Australia. She was Host and Co-Producer Extreme De- Tuesday, April 3, 2018 drawn to the nonprofit world while doing sire TV. 6:00 p.m. - Doors open 5:30 p.m. Rhonda Fraker, Coordinator her graduate work on Pikes Peak. There, Further, Shooting Stars has 360-903-5727 she witnessed the terrible condition of the supported several Concealed Carry peak and founded Friends of the Peak so that the mountain would have an effective voice. She knows first-hand the critical role that community plays in caring for and protecting the places we love.
Gail has two degrees in physical geography, two kids, two grandkids, two cats, two passports, one dog, and one husband. She is passionate about wild and natural places, and loves being out- doors on a trail or on the water.
This event is sponsored by Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area. Space is limited and registration is required; visit fansofdeschutes.org to register. FANs members admitted free, and non-members pay $3 at the door. March, 2018 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 10 March 14th in the Juniper Room CRR Senior Group….. Jefferson County Commissioners hold Heritage House “Luck of the Irish” By Debbie Sappenfield, President, CRR Senior Group March meeting at CRR By Phyllis Carlin, CRR Telegraph
What a winter we have had this Commissioner year. Two remarkable winters in a row, Mike Ahern each extremely different. The Heritage makes a point at House stayed open all winter, compared the September Commissioners to many closures last year. meeting at
The ranch house continues to Crooked River Ranch while change due to our ongoing efforts to pre- Commissioners serve its original character. The upstairs Mae Huston and rooms are in transition as is the library Wayne Fording look on. on the main floor. With the mild winter and spring there will be huge opportuni- Photo by Judy ties for gardening and outside maintenance. Volunteers welcome! LaPora
RAPRD or Redmond Area Parks and Recreation District has The Jefferson County Com- begins at 6:00 p.m. and will be held wonderful programs for all ages. For the 60+ crowd there are several missioners, Crooked River Ranch in the Juniper Room. The Commis- fitness classes. In addition, the Cascade Swim Center (located near the Board of Directors and Administra- sioners are interested in learning what Redmond High School) has programs such as Aqua Motion (Aqua Gold tion continue working together to issues their constituents at Crooked Basic) which is geared for seniors new to exercising or in rehabilitation. improve communication between the River Ranch would like to have ad- These classes may be covered by your insurance provider. For more Ranch and County officials. One of dressed. the ways this goal is being accom- information call Brandy Princehorn at 541-526-1847. “We are pleased with the plished by holding County Commis- ongoing relationship between Jeffer- Did you know the Blarney Stone has sioner’s meetings at the Ranch. The son County, the County Commission- been kissed by millions of people? Among Commissioners meet three times a ers and Crooked River Ranch and are month and have made a commitment those people are world statesmen, literary especially pleased that not only do to hold two meetings a year at giants and legends of the silver screen. To they hold two County Commissioners kiss the stone is not an easy feat. First you Crooked River Ranch. meetings here at but also that the must climb to the peak of Blarney Castle The Jefferson County Com- commissioners take part in so many where the stone resides. Then you must bend missioners will hold one of their events that are held at the Ranch.” over backwards to kiss the stone upside monthly meetings at Crooked River stated Ranch Manager Judy LaPora. down. Oh, and did I mention you will be Ranch on March 14th. The meeting bending backwards over the parapet’s edge? Having achieved this, you will be blessed with the gift of gab, great eloquence, clever flattery and coaxing talk.
The Heritage House is available for meetings or events. To re- serve the house please call Babs at 541-504-8113. All members can use the house as long as it is scheduled with her.
CRR Senior Group Officers
Debbie Sappenfield – President Don Hays – Vice President Barb Pace – Co-Secretary Karen Coyle – Co-Secretary Jean Cochran - Treasurer March, 2018 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 11
Ranch bulletin board
President’s Message Meetings
By David Palmer, President
CRR ASSOCIATION There has been quite a bit of discussion with respect to the proposed Alter- BOD Work Session nate Exit. Many express interest in moving forward as is, and there are some who want the current process changed (or even stopped) in a variety of ways. As no 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. / 1st Mon / Juniper Room doubt everyone should know at this point, your Board has chosen to move towards Monthly Board Meeting completion of this road, in accordance with the Right of Way (ROW) decision set 6:00 p.m. / 3rd Monday / Juniper Room forth by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Contact: Admin Office 541-548-8939
If, for any reason, we were to have to alter our current course it is my firm Architectural Committee belief that there would be no Alternate Exit in the near future. Why do I say this? 4:30 p.m. / 2nd & 4th Monday / Admin Bldg. The BLM, as a federal agency, has very specific legal requirements and regulations Contact: Gail DesBrisay Phone: 541-504-8562 to adhere to when going through this process and issuing this type of decision. Once they have gone through those very stringent legal processes, they legally cannot just Budget/Audit go back and arbitrarily change things. To change something the original generally Contact Marilynne Keyser for information, dates and times must be invalidated and they have to go through the process again. Phone: 541-923-0558
To start, we would have to assume that the BLM would even be willing to Parks & Recreation go through the process again. Their unwillingness to do so has stopped the process 6:30 p.m. / 4th Monday before, I believe this occurred during the mid-2000’s and it wasn’t until a change in Contact: Sylvia Kimbley Phone: 541-504-1073 management at the local Prineville office that we were able to move forward. Also, there is typically a fee for performing a ROW process. This last time the fee was Phase Representatives waived. Further, the BLM often charges an annual rent for this type of ROW, again 6:30 p.m. / Quarterly Contact: Karen Atwood this also was waived for us. I do not have an exact figure but do know it to be sub- Phone: 503-351-9250 stantial for these two items. We should expect these fees to be charged this time and the Association would be responsible for them. They could also require we post a Nominating Committee Contact: Dave Palmer cash or surety Bond. That too would be borne by the Association. Last time it took Phone: 503-508-0032 four years to get through those bureaucratic processes. As we just completed it, if we had to do another maybe it would only take two years (i.e. two more fire sea- Events Planning Committee sons). 1:00 p.m. / 1st Thursday / Juniper Room Contact: Judy LaPora 541-548-8939
Next, we would have to assume that both Deschutes and Jefferson Counties CC&R Committee would still be willing to be part of the process and assist us in this endeavor. Then 3:00 p.m. / 3rd / Wednesday we would have to assume that the counties would still be willing to contribute the Cheryl McCawley monies they have pledged to contribute. And remember, Deschutes’ contributions Phone: 541-548-8939 were contingent on the road being paved. Also, we would have to assume the Spe- cial Roads District would be willing to be part of this process. We would further OTHER CRR GOVERNING have to assume the Association would still have $200,000 available in its operating ENTITIES fund to assist with this project. Another assumption to make would be that we could Special Roads District find enough interested community members which would want to spend thousands 5:00 p.m. / 2nd Wednesday / Juniper Room of more hours of work and negotiations with these aforementioned governmental agencies to get us essentially back to where we are now. Finally, when all is said CRR Fire Protection Board and done, we would have to assume the BLM still wouldn’t put the exact same con- 6:30 p.m. / 3rd Thursday / Fire Hall Contact: Harry Ward ditions (fencing, restrictioning a small area for non-motorized vehicle use, parking, Phone: 541-923-6776 etc) on their next ROW decision. And, on top of all of that, we could only hope that the costs of construction wouldn’t continue to rise and interest rates won’t continue to go up.
This is the current status. Please consider the ramifications to you and your community when or if you choose to advocate either for or against this project. March, 2018 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 12 CRR Elections 2018/2019 Board of Directors – Architectural Review Committee (ARC) By Mitch Mitchener, Nomination Committee
Crooked River Ranch is the 5th largest (CC&R’s) as they relate to changes in your prop- tions. The Administrative office can also help community in Central Oregon. As opposed to be- erty, are followed. This includes construction of with your questions. ing a government entity (city, county, etc) it is a any structures, buildings, fences, as well as paint- Residential Subdivision with a Homeowners Asso- ing or repainting. As a side note, please make sure BOD members are your eyes and ears on ciation run by a nine person Board of Directors you fill out the appropriate paperwork and turn the Ranch; elected by Ranch residents to protect (BOD). It started life in 1972 as a recreational into the Administrative office if you are going to their interests as a member of the HOA. If you are community, was changed in 1980 to rural residen- build new, or make any changes to your property. interested in being part of this process, please con- tial and finally in 1992 converted to a residential sider running for a BOD or ARC position. The Any resident of the Ranch can run for one subdivision. It has a Ranch Manager who is in time requirements are not onerous, and NO previ- of these offices as long as they meet the following charge of the day to day operations of the Ranch. ous experience is required. As the current BOD four criteria: 1: Own property on the Ranch; 2: This includes supervisors for Roads, Golf, Ad- president has said, if you’re happy with the direc- Current on their HOA dues; 3: Do not owe any ministration, General Maintenance and RV Park. tion of the Ranch and want to be a part of it, RUN; money to the Ranch; and 4: Have no outstanding The BOD serves as the oversight for these func- if you’re unhappy with the direction, RUN. In valid CC&R or county code violation complaints. either case your participation will make a differ- tions. ence. There is also a strong sense of accomplish- Application packets are available at the Crooked River Ranch holds elections in ment in helping with the current operations of Administration office and on the CRR website August of each year. Three BOD members and all your home, and assisting in charting its future. (crookedriverranch.com) and must be filled out five of the members of the ARC are elected. The and turned in no later than Thursday, May 31, BOD members serve a three year term and the PLEASE CONSIDER BEING A CANDIDATE 2018. Any current or past BOD member can give ARC members serve for one year. The ARC com- FOR THE CRR BOD, OR ARC. you additional information or answer your ques- mittee is responsible for making sure that the rules
CC&R Review Committee. . . . The Role of the CC&R Review Committee By: Cheryl McCawley, Chair, CC&R Review Committee In our last article, we provided a short his- granted. Pictures are usually taken to be used as Community’s livability, property values and re- tory of the CC&R’s at Crooked River Ranch. In documentation. An Inspection Report is then spect for the rights of our neighbors. The next this article we would like to provide an overview completed and filed with the CRR Administration articles will deal with the Architectural Review of the role of the CC&R Review Committee. Office. A letter is sent to the property owner out- Committee as well as common complaints and lining the problems in the complaint and noting how to avoid them. The CC&R Committee is comprised of 12 what CC&R/Code violations are alleged to have volunteers who are all property owners in good been violated. standing at Crooked River Ranch. The role of committee members is to investigate CC&R/Code Voluntary abatement is always the pre- Violation complaints submitted on the approved ferred option for dealing with CC&R/Code viola- Did you know?... form; to determine whether claims are valid; to tions and the committee is always more than will- seek voluntary abatement of valid claims; to rec- ing to work with property owners/tenants and the Dues Payment ommend actions to the Board where voluntary complainant when it appears that an effort is being abatement efforts fail; and to provide education to made to deal with problems. The CC&R Commit- Plans Available homeowners and renters regarding CC&R’s and tee also advocates that neighbors work together in county code requirements. While the HOA Board trying to come up with solutions to CC&R prob- has no jurisdiction over county code violations, lems prior to filing a complaint. Spread your dues payments the committee does work closely with County When voluntary abatement fails, however, out over a period of time. Code Enforcement Officers of both Jefferson and the HOA and the appropriate county possess en- Monthly, quarterly and auto Deschutes Counties as code violations can overlap forcement options that include fines and legal ac- CC&R violations. debit plans are available. tion. It is important to note here that while the The CC&R Committee members do not committee may work with tenants to try to find act as CC&R police. In fact, it is committee pol- solutions to CC&R/Code violations, it is ulti- For more information, or to icy that members may not file CC&R complaints. mately the property owner who is responsible for set up a payment plan, The members only respond to complaints filed by seeing that the CC&R/Code violations are re- other ranch property owners and tenants who be- solved or for any fines or legal action when they please contact Connie lieve that there are CC&R violations. Once a are not. All correspondence with both the com- Ream at the Administration complaint is received from the Administration Of- plainant and the property owner who has had a Office at 541-548-8939. fice, the committee determines that the complaint complaint filed against his/her property and any form has been completed appropriately and then actions subsequently taken are kept strictly confi- assigns two members to inspect the property to dential within the confines of the committee and ascertain whether the CC&R/Code violations ap- HOA Board. pear to be valid. CC&R members never enter pri- This article as well as others in the future vate property without permission. Inspections are is part of a renewed effort to educate CRR resi- done from roads surrounding the property where dents about the importance of the CC&Rs and the violations have been alleged to occur or from County Codes that are in existence to maintain our the property of a complainant if permission is March, 2018 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 13
2017/2018 Board Meeting Highlights CRR Board of Directors
February 19, 2018 Please send all inquiries to: [email protected]
President David Palmer..……...... 503-508-0032 During the public input portion of the meeting Mike Schlabach reported that interested parties [email protected] are looking for an accurate map that details the impact that the alternate exit will have for mo- torized recreational activities in the proposed site off of Steamboat Rock. People interested in Vice President David Keyston.....541-639-3211 [email protected] the map must drill down into the Alternate Exit website to find it and the one currently on the CRR website does not include a legend. President Palmer stated that he had a recent conver- Treasurer James Dille...... 503-656-2866 sation with Jeff Kitchens from BLM and he showed Mr. Kitchens the map that Mr. Schlabach [email protected] had created. Mr. Kitchens informed President Palmer that the map was not accurate. Presi- Secretary Paula Bartolomei .…....541-548-0675 dent Palmer agreed that once BLM approves the map, that it will be posted on the CRR web [email protected] site. Mr. Schlabach also requested that an insert that explains the budget be included in the mailings of the semi-annual dues. Director Marie Carter………..…..541-508-9320 [email protected] Mona Steinberg agreed that an accurate map of the area surrounding Steamboat Rock is nec- essary. She reported that additional roads are being created by users east of Steamboat Rock Director Sue Flory………..…..…541-350-7417 and a new map would be helpful. [email protected]
Chris Allsman reported that he was recently part of a group that conducted a new traffic count Director Mike Folkestad…….….541-504-0721 [email protected] at the same place on the same day of the week as was done by the CRR Road Department. Their count showed that while the count was very similar, it was for two way traffic, not one Director Carol Orr………...…..…541-593-7221 way as reported by the Road Department. President Palmer reported that a new traffic count is [email protected] being conducted. Mr. Allsman asked how they determine how many residents will use the al- Director Mark Schneider….…..…541-504-8765 ternate exit. President Palmer, responded that Deschutes County projected approximately [email protected] 1000 vehicles per day based on previous traffic counts. Director Orr, asked why a count was being done in the first place. President Palmer responded that a resident had requested it in discussing the use of the alternate exit.
Jeff Rasmussen, Jefferson County Administrator Officer, reported that due to the recent resig- nation of a member of the SRD (Special Road District) a new member must be appointed by the Jefferson County Commissioners. The next Commissioners meeting is scheduled for February 28, 2018 at 10:00 am. He anticipates that the appointment will be done at that meeting. Any-
one wishing to apply, must submit their application by the close of business on February 26, 2018. For any questions, please contact Barbara Andresen at 541-475-2449 or Bar-
[email protected]. Mr. Rasmussen also reported that Jefferson County is Phase Representatives ready to send out the RFP (Request for Proposal) bids for the alternate exit. Deschutes County Assisting with Ranch Communication is finalizing some paperwork and once that is completed, RFP’s will be sent out.
Kim Schmith, a resident of Metolius, announced that she is a candidate for the Jefferson Phase 1 Diane Nunley……...…….503-260-6512 County Commissioners. She will be running against Mae Huston. She would like to hear from Phase 2 Kara Burkhart………..…..541-788-3155 all residents of Jefferson County, not only about their concerns, but about their visions. She Phase 2 Pam Halladey……..….….541-923-3708 can be reached at 541-980-6371. Phase 2 Judy Wells……………….503-508-3059 Phase 3 Stephanie Proffitt...……...541-604-1628 John Meredith inquired as to the status of his request to create a Memorial to Veterans and Phase 3 Debbie Page……………..541-923-7268 First Responders. A motion was made and approved to approve the area on Chinook to create Phase 4 Robin Gaudette………….425-737-5519 a Memorial for Veterans and First Responders. Phase 5 Diane Randgaard…….…..541-279-9131 Phase 6 Robin Gaudette………….425-737-5519 CC&R Committee Chair, Cheryl McCawley presented a report on the 2017 activities of the com- Phase 7 Carol Orr…..…..……...…541-593-7221 mittee along with an explanation of each type of complaint. There were a total of 38 com- Phase 8 Earleen Arthur……...... 541-504-0755 plaints in 2017 of which 30 were closed due to resolution. They are also working on a flyer that Phase 8 Karen Atwood…………..503-351-9250 explains in simple terms, the Where, Who, When, Why, What and How of the CC&R’s. Phase 9 Roger Canales…...…...….503-655-0448 Phase 10 Gina Anderson……...….541-350-5240 A motion to approve Amy Sue Matthews for the Phase Rep Committee was made and ap- Phase 11 Gail DesBrisay………....541-504-8562 proved. A motion was made and approved to appoint Tammy Schaaf to the Nominating Phase 12 Carol Orr…..………...…541-593-7221 Committee for next term. Phase 13 Gail DesBrisay…..……..541-504-8562 Phase 14 Nancy Lutz……….…….541-410-6690 Phase 15 Nancy Lutz……….…….541-410-6690 Phase 16 Nancy Lutz……….…….541-410-6690
To receive announcements and updates about community life at Crooked River Ranch, contact your Phase Rep or the Chairman, Karen Atwood at 503-351- 9250, [email protected].
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Crooked River Ranch Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Calendar
Crooked River Ranch Crime Watch January, 2018 There were 1350 county wide calls made to Jefferson blocked and it was suggested the victim change On January 13th, a Deputy responded to the area County Sheriff Department in the month of January. their phone number. of SW Cinder Dr and SW Cinder Cone Loop for On January 5th, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s the report of a road rage incident. After investi- Of a total of 121 incidents in the Jefferson County Office received a report from a resident on SW gation, a resident of Crooked River Ranch was Sheriff’s Department Press Log for the period De- Maverick regarding two people actively breaking issued a criminal citation for Menacing, with a cember 27, 2017 through February 4, 2018, nineteen into their shop on their property. Upon investiga- court date to appear. (19) involved Crooked River Ranch. tion, it was determined that the two suspects left On January 15th, a Deputy with the Jefferson the shop prior to the Deputies arrival. At the time County Sheriff’s Office and a Trooper with the On December 27th, the Jefferson County Sher- there was nothing reported to be missing from the Oregon State Police responded the CRR Fire Hall iff’s Office contacted a vehicle parked at the end shop and the area was canvassed. for a report of a physical domestic violence that of a driveway on SW Shad. After contacting the On January 6th, two Deputies with the Jefferson had occurred on SW Puma. An investigation was occupants in the vehicle, it was determined that a County Sheriff’s Office responded to a distur- conducted and a resident of Crooked River Ranch passenger, a resident of Metolius had a felony bance at a residence on SW Otter. When the was placed under arrest and transported to the probation warrant for their arrest. The passenger Deputies arrived at the residence, they contacted Jefferson County Jail in Madras. was transported to the Jefferson County Jail a Culver resident in the driveway. The suspect On January 16th, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s where they were lodged without incident. was intoxicated and wanting to fight. They were Office received a report from a parent that one of On December 27th, a Jefferson County Deputy arrested and transported to the jail where they their children was being threatened at the bus stop took a report of a theft from an address on SW were booked and lodged for Disorderly Conduct before school by another juvenile. It was deter- Ermine. The victim reported someone entered II. mined a knife was brandished at the bus stop and their vehicle during the night and stole a purse On January 7th, a Deputy with the Jefferson at a later time the knife was confiscated by the and other items. The victim later reported that County Sheriff’s Office responded to an address school. they found the missing items and they were not on Ridge Place for a dog at large. The dog was On January 17th, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s actually stolen. transported to Three Rivers Humane Society. Office received a report of identity fraud from a On December 28th, the Jefferson County Sher- On January 8th, a Deputy with the Jefferson resident on Golden Mantel. The information was iff’s Office stopped a silver Volkswagen on SW County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a possi- used in an attempt to open a credit card. Shad for speeding. Upon investigation of the ble criminal mistreatment at a residence on SW On January 18th, a Deputy with the Jefferson driver, of Terrebonne, it was found that they did Noah Butte. This case does not rise to level of a County Sheriff’s Office responded to a non-injury not have insurance on the Volkswagen. The crime. two car motor vehicle crash on SW Mustang and driver was cited for violation and the Volkswagen On January 8th, a Deputy with the Jefferson SW Perch. It was determined that one of the was impounded per Jefferson County Sheriff’s County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop drivers, a resident of CRR, fell asleep and rear Office policy. on a car on SW Mustang Rd near Rim Rd. The ended another vehicle. The driver was cited for On January 1st, 2018 at about 12:55 am, the Jef- driver did not have a valid license and was driv- driving while suspended and driving uninsured. ferson County Sheriff’s Office assisted by the ing uninsured. The driver was issued citations and On January 23rd, a Deputy took a report from a Oregon State Police and Deschutes County Sher- their vehicle was impounded by Cliff’s Towing subject living on Cinder Dr. According to the iff’s Office responded to the Sandbagger Saloon per Jefferson County policy as it was in a high victim, unknown person(s) opened a credit card in regards to a large bar fight. The subjects in- crime area. in their name. volved were separated and the case is still under On January 11th, a Jefferson County Sheriff’s On January 25th, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s investigation. Deputy responded to a report of an Unlawful En- Office received a report of theft of a custom ex- On January 5th, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s try of a Motor Vehicle at a residence on SW ternal fuel tank from a truck on SW Chipmunk. Office was dispatched to an address on SW Blue Sandy Pl. Upon arrival, a deputy met with the The value of the tank is approximately $2,000.00 Jay for a report of fraud. A Deputy contacted the reporting party and learned the ignition lock was On January 29th, a Deputy with the Jefferson victim and conducted an investigation. It was damaged and approximately ¼ tank of gas was County Sheriff’s Office took a report of harass- determined the victim has given over $20,000.00 taken. Case open pending further information. ment from a victim living on SW Noah Butte. to a telephone scam. The scammer’s number was March, 2018 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 15 Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue is looking for Volunteers By Fire Chief Harry Ward The American fire service is around the fire house, assist in the steeped in history and tradition from office or out in the garden. We like the very founding of to refer to this program as our our country there have “friends of the fire department”. If been volunteer fire you would like to help your commu- departments. Many of nity and would like more informa- our founding fathers tion, please come by or call us and were volunteer fire- we would be glad to talk to you fighters. George Washington, Tho- about becoming a volunteer with mas Jefferson and Ben Franklin Crooked River Ranch Fire & Res- were but a few of those that were cue. volunteer firefighters. Ben Franklin Up coming events we have is often called the Father of the th American Fire Service. He organ- going on March 28 is the Red ized the first volunteer fire depart- Cross Blood Drive please make time ment and fire insurance company. to come and donate blood. Our An- Today Volunteers comprise 70% of nual Easter Egg hunt will be Satur- firefighters in the United States. Of day, March 31st, 2018 10:00 a.m. at the total estimated 1,160,450 fire- the Dick Chandler Ball Field. The fighters across the country, 786,150 Easter Egg hunt is open to children are volunteer. Over the years the 12 and under! number of volunteer firefighters have decreased. From 1987 to 2013, There will also be an Emer- the number of volunteer firefighters gency Preparedness Open House decreased from 816,800 to 786,150, April 14th from 10:00 am to 1:00 PM a decrease of 30,650.30. at the fire station. Please plan to at- tend there will be a couple of presen- Crooked River Ranch Fire tations and there will be different & Rescue is not immune to this de- crease in volunteers and are always organizations with tables set up to looking for Volunteer Firefighters as provide you information and answer well as Support Volunteers. Fire/ any of your questions.
EMS volunteers train once a week Your Fire District Board with fellow firefighters, assist with will meet March 15th at 6:30. community events, respond on emer- gency calls and drive emergency As always if you should apparatus. Whether you have an in- have any comments or concerns, terest in becoming a career fire- please drop in, call us or visit us on fighter or just want to assist your Facebook, Twitter, or Nextdoor. If community in an exciting and re- you are interested in becoming a warding way, we may be what you Volunteer Firefighter with us call are looking for. 541-923-6776. Our next board meet- ing is at our fire station, located at Our non-response support 6971 SW Shad Rd, on the 3rd Thurs- volunteers will have opportunities to day of the February at 2:30pm. assist at fire department events, help March, 2018 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 16
Great Shot!
Wait until you see this amazing Great Shot! photograph in color! Taken on the rim of the Crooked River, it is entitled “Sunrise over Smith Sunrise over Smith Rock Rock.” Our thanks go to Ted Carlin for sending in this wonder- ful photo which will be featured in the 2019 calendar. It certainly pays to be up and about early in the morning here on Crooked River Ranch!
We are looking for photos of both the Deschutes River and Crooked River canyons for the new note card project being undertaken as a fundraiser by the Events Committee. Six photographs will be chosen, with the photographer’s name featured on the back of each card. Send your photos of our beautiful canyon areas in to: [email protected] by April 1, 2018 to be considered for the contest.
And finally, just a reminder that we have a few 2018 calen- dars left. On sale for $8, the photos in them will remind you of how lucky we are to call this place home. A big “Thank You” to everyone who has supported the Events Committee Photo by Ted Carlin fundraisers! March, 2018 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 17
Spring is in the Air A very busy time for CRR gardeners By Kay Limbaugh, Mariposa Lily Garden Club sibility in addition to readying their own gar- dens for the coming blooms. A BIG THANK YOU to Club members Faren Russell, Judy Berg, Stephanie Proffitt, Mary Jo Crossley and Dona Smith-Bell for their willingness to add the CRR beautification areas to their al- ready busy schedules. Also, a big thank you to Patti Lee Swigart for taking on the responsi- bility of changing out flags at the flume and Steve Swigart, the HOA Maintenance Supervi- sor for taking over the placing of the flags at the flume by the golf course. Climbing up ladders on uneven ground was not appealing to any of the Club members.
Club members are working on three more mosaics for bus shelters. Two locations being considered are the Sage Hen and the Cin- der/Basalt bus shelters. Are there students who would like to help design and construct the mo- saics that will adorn the bus stops? Please con- tact Judy Berg (info below).
Garden Club members work around the With all of the gardening activity this flume. month, don't forget to “spring” forward your Keeping the grounds at the fire hall beautiful. clocks on March 11th at 2:00 a.m. You're all
awake at that time, aren't you? Beware the Ides th th Ah, March! The arrival of SPRING is th St. Patrick's Day on March 17 ! March 30 is th of March on the 15 . Also, get your Irish on for March 20 ! With GREEN showing up every- Good Friday and Easter Sunday is April 1st, where, it must be time to get off the “winter” along with April Fool's Day (somehow that couch and begin moving again. At our house, just doesn't seem right!). it's time to begin pruning and weeding! NOT my favorite back-breaking activity! So many Now GO! Get outside and MOVE, weeds, so little time…….. just for the health of it!
The Mariposa Lily Garden Club is The purpose of the Mariposa Lily going gangbusters, nurturing plants for the Garden Club is to share the joy of gardening, June 9th BIG preserve natural resources and volunteer ser- sale (mark vices to our community. The Club meets the your calen- third Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the d a r s ! ) , social room of the Crooked River Ranch c l e a n i n g Chapel. For additional information, please and pruning contact President Judy Berg at 541-504-8848 the CRR Or Vice President Renee West at 541-598- community 6126. Want to join us? Guests are always wel- areas for come! Submitted Photo YellowBells in the spring. which they take respon- Garden Club members work at the lower kiosk. Photos by Kay Limbaugh
Join us at Ranch Chapel for a Resurrection Drama and Worship Service from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Easter Sunday. March, 2018 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 18
Terrebonne Community School CRR mascot “Blackie” moves on student’s Peace Poster selected By Ted Carlin, Resident for District Competition By Phyllis Carlin, Vice District Governor, District G Lions
Photo by Debbie Wegemaker Blackie poses for his Halloween portrait.
Maybe you have seen a black cat taking a shower under the flower pot watering system, or been greeted by him on the golf course putting green.
That was the infamous Blackjack or “Blackie” as he was known to many. Estimated to have lived under and around the CRR Administration Building for 21 - 23 years, Blackie was loved by all and cared for by many a ranch employee. He was a survivor of harsh winters and preda- tor animals, spending safe time un- der the building. Photo by Ted Carlin Lions Vice District Governor Phyllis Carlin presents Lily Post with a Peace Blackie was observed by one of his Poster award certificate. Lily’s drawing was submitted the District Level for main caretakers, Jeff Robinson on judging. Sunday, February 11th not doing well so he was taken to the veteri- narian and diagnosed with diabetes For the past 30 years, Lions’ Clubs around the world have proudly and renal failure. The decision was sponsored the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. The art made to put him to sleep. Blackie contest encourages young people worldwide to express their visions gave the vet one last bat as he had of peace. The Peace Poster Contest starts at the school level, then Photo by Paula Schilz his friends throughout the years the district level, state level, national level and international level. We when they stopped petting him. are proud to have Terrebonne student Lilly Post’s Peace Poster go to Blackie takes a drink under the hanging plant. Goodbye Blackie, and here’s to the District level for judging. Congratulations Lily on a job well done! over 20 amazing years.
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Looking Backwards Compiled by deT nilraC
October 1986 Who is Bill Blunk?
Well, pardners, as I Another well-known told you in our last issue we news writer, Alfred Jones of the are going to run a series of Capital Journal, dramatically features on some celebrities describes another facet of Bill and other pardners with a lot Blunts considerable talents. of talent who reside here at Jones describes the artful blend- Crooked River Ranch. ing of the pipe organ with the silent films in a news feature Bill Blunk is certainly from Sherwood. Oregon. one of these celebrities, and in spite of his much publi- His lead paragraph sets cized background elsewhere, the mood as follows: you probably know the large “Sherwood - Organ music modern, yellow, metal build- swelled from the 3000 pipes be- ing that is on his property hind the movie screen as Sgt. better than this modest man. Gonzales gulped his wine, bran- dished his sword and bragged The next time you are how he would kill Zorro, the so driving west on Shad, glance called ‘champion of the op- to the left just before reach- pressed.’” ing Canary Road. The build- ing is just beyond Bill’s dou- The audience for this ble wide mobile home, and special showing of the 1920 si- believe it or not, that metal lent movie , ‘The Mark of Zorro”, senses, that something was go- 1500 square foot building Bill Blunk with his 22 ton organ that he has been reassembling since 1981. contains a 22 ton pipe organ ing to happen, because the or- that he has been reassem- gan told them so through the bling since he brought it to CRR in 1981. fingers of Bill Blunk exploring the five key- boards of the Northwest’s largest pipe organ. “On the mound, a battered pitcher The organ is nearly ready and fills The coming together of Blunk, the gi- is desperately trying to snuff the home the building. So what does he plan to do ant organ from Loew’s Theater in Rochester, town Beavers’ rally, but his concentration with it? Well the way Bill tells it, it is so sim- NY, and the late Douglas Fairbanks Jr., and is nearly shattered by the roar of the ple sounding. He plans to add to the pre- other Hollywood legends, was made possible crowd, loud in unison and carefully orches- sent building a 3500 square foot addition as by the opening last July of the Sherwood Ori- trated.”Better make that “organized.” an audience listening area where he will ental Theater where the old Robin Hood invite CRR residents and other folks in the For high up in the grandstand be- Theater used to be. area, to free concerts from time to time as hind home plate, on a little wooden plat- An evening of listening to Blunk’s mu- he accompanies selections from his collec- form, sits organist Bill Blunk, official mood sic, timed and blended with the action unfold- tion of early silent films which include Ru- Maestro of the stadium, whose keyboard ing on the silver screen, is an experience for dolph Valentino films, some rare Charles cappers can trigger a wave of give and young and old. He’s the man with the lively Chaplin classics, his favorite Laurel and take cheers throughout the stands. A mu- beat on the Portland Coliseum organ and he Hardy comedies and also other famous sical cheerleader on the ivories, all Blunk is in Sherwood every Thursday, Friday and comics of the era such as Charley Chase has to do is play a couple of well-chosen Saturday evening playing his own score, cur- and the Keystone Cops. licks on the Yamaha and, “Charge!!!”, the rently for the 1922 movie, “Blood and Sand,” fans reply. There is one catch, he needs 3 with Rudolph Valentino. phase electricity to run the pipe organ’s 20 “Oh, they’re all excited now, says Well, Pardners, there is some nostal- horse motor. At this time the 3 phase Blunk, 62, and a 19 year veteran at Memo- gia that at least begins to give you a pretty power is about a half a mile up Shad Road rial Coliseum and Civic Stadium. I hardly good idea of the talent of Bill Blunk and his but Bill says that Pacific Power and Light have to play anything to get em’ going famous pipe organ. has assured him that the lines should be when they’re like this.” coming down the road in about a year. Yes, Bill, and the 22 ton, 5 manual Let’s hope so. Blunk should know. After provid- Theater Pipe Organ, (One of only four left in ing accompaniment for thousands of base- the United States, have been here at Crooked A few paragraphs from a full page ball, basketball and hockey games, he can River Ranch for some time, but that’s only feature in the Oregonian last fall by staff read a crowd’s mood like an open book. part of the story. writer Rick Bella best illustrates Bill’s un- usual occupation. The writer starts out as The rest of the nearly full page arti- I am about out of space for this issue follows, “It’s the bottom of the fifth, and the cle by Rick Bella covers many other facets of our paper so next month I’ll tell you how cheers at Portland’s Civic Stadiums churn of Bill’s unusual and important occupation. they managed to get that huge pipe organ in a throaty crescendo.” from New York to Oregon and a lot more ex- citing information on Bill Blunk. March, 2018 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 20 CRR friends have their 6th reunion in Arizona Help celebrate Earth Day By Earleen Arthur, CRR Senior Group on April 21st This is the picture by Jeff Scheetz, FANs Hiking Coordinator taken today at the Spaghetti Factory in Following our tradition, Friends and Phoenix, AZ. Pictured front row (L-R): Judy Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area Brownson, JoJo (FANs) invites you to volunteer for our annual Alstock, Earleen Ar- Earth Day work project on Saturday, April 21st, thur. Back row (L-R): 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. We will be attacking the Orren Brownson, Berk large weed (mullein) infestation at the Otter Lowrie, Paulette Nor- din and Coralee Bench / Horny Hollow trailhead. Parks. Wear outdoor work clothes (long sleeve shirts, pants and gloves). Bring shovels if you have them. Sun hats are recommended for all optimists. FANs will It was a mostly sunny day and a ing on in each of our lives. We also men- pleasant drive west from Mesa, AZ and tioned the sad loss of two of our mutual provide food and water, and Apache Junction to the Spaghetti Factory friends, Earl Thompson and Jake Janzen. work gloves if needed. Restaurant in Phoenix. Coralee Parks lives Please register with full time in Apache Junction now and I stay I will be visiting JoJo and Berk on my Eventbrite at our website (fansofdeschutes.org, three months with a friend in Mesa. Judy and way south to Yuma the end of February and EVENTS tab) so we can have enough on my way back I will drop in to stay with Orren Brownson discovered they live within refreshments for everyone. Judy and Orren for a couple of nights. Judy three minutes of Paulette Nordin in Sun City, so they car pooled to Phoenix which is south and I will take in a "Film Festival" while I am To reach the trailhead from Hwy 97 just of them. JoJo and Berk live part time in Casa there. Arizona has had a very warm winter north of Terrebonne, turn west onto Lower Grande so they drove north to the Spaghetti this year as has Crooked River Ranch, only Bridge Rd. Follow signs to Crooked River the temperatures are probably 20 degrees Factory. Ranch, turning north on NW 43rd, then left at higher here or more each day. Paulette and I ordered the crab ravi- the "T" to Chinook. Stay on Chinook for about 5 oli, what a treat that meal was. I don't re- If anyone else is in the greater miles where it turns into Horny Hollow. Continue member what all the others ordered, but eve- Phoenix area and would like to join us next another 2 miles to the trailhead. ryone was very happy with their meals. We year (2019) let me know by calling my land had lots of catching up to do with what is go- line after April of this year: 541-504-0755. March, 2018 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 21 ClCLASSIFIEDS FANs Winter Lecture Series…..
All advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to Polar Opposites: Amundsen, advertise “any preference, limitation or dis- 500 Services crimination based on race, color, religion, Scott and the Race for the Pole sex, handicap, familial status or national origi- Horse, Pet & Premise Care @CRR nal, or an intention to make any such prefer- By Marilynne Keyser, President, Friends and Neighbors ence, limitation or discrimination.” Familial Available anytime at your home. Over- of the Deschutes Canyon Area status includes children under the age of 18 nights, too. Bonni. 541-362-6630. living with parents or legal custodians, preg- nant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not Flower ‘n’ Gifts knowingly accept any advertising for real Spring has sprung at Beauty In All estate which is in violation of the law. Our Flowers. Order your live Bouquet today readers are hereby informed that all dwell- for that special someone in your life. ings advertised in this newspaper are avail- able on an equal opportunity basis. To com- Drop by and see the bouquets & gifts on plain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1- display. Call Mary Ellen at 541-504-7721. 800-669-9777. The toll-free number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Plumbing Work
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To offer this program to our friends and neighbors at CRR, we have to guarantee a minimum amount of ticket sales for the storyteller. Because this is such a special event, FANs is selling tickets on Eventbrite for $18 for non-FANs members and $15 for FANs members. Payment is by PayPal at fansofdechutes.org. If you don’t have a PayPal account, mail your check to FANs at PO Box 2127, Terrebonne, OR 97760 and we will register you. If there are seats available the night of the event, tickets will be sold at the door for $20.
WINTER
Submitted photo Robert Falcon Scott with his ponies. March, 2018 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 22 CRR Ladies Golf Club CRR Men’s Golf Club This winter we’ve had some good Annual breakfast meeting March 13th golf days and some not good days kicks off golf season By Jeanne Holloway, President By Mike Kuykendall, President
Our snowbird lady golfers There are lots of fun events We survived a fairly mild buffet breakfast meeting (its paid for start coming back north beginning in planned for our ladies in the summer winter here at the Gem of Central by your dues) and play in our ABCD February and March. of 2018. This is the 40th anniversary Oregon and March scramble event to follow. The This makes our year for the Crooked River Ladies has finally arrived, so breakfast and meeting are at the Wednesday game a Golf club. We will be celebrating it’s time to get our Sandbagger starting at 8:00 a.m., great place to wel- our history and our ladies through- 2018 Playday Season and the scramble is a 9:30 a.m. shot- come friends home. out this whole season. Please join us. off and run- gun start. ning. Starting March 1st remember to March is the start of the Our membership forms are For you newbies, we cur- post all of your rounds played in Crooked River ladies golf posting available at the CRR club house or rently have 162 members but always Oregon. The handicap system we season. Oregon golfers should begin contact club president, Jeanne Hollo- enjoy welcoming new players each use does not work properly if you posting scores for games played af- way year and want to make it as easy as don’t post all scores, either good or ter March 1st. Also our club mem- possible for you to join in the In the sweetness of friend- bad. Of course, there’s no need to bers who play CRR on these fun. You do not need an established ship let there be laughter and the post scores when you play in any of Wednesdays receive fall tournament handicap to begin participating in sharing of pleasures! our Men’s Club events, as our credit for games played. Club events. We will assign a Handicap Committee handles that handicap based on your best guess Hope to see you on the golf duty for you. course soon! until you have enough rounds in to By now last year’s members establish an accurate handicap. And should have gotten their dues in to if it is a partner-style event and you
Mark you calendar… Club Secretary/Treasurer Gary need one, just note that on the sign Molder and had your OGA member- up sheet for the event and our Play- ships activated for this year. Anyone day Committee will make every ef- CRR Lions Club Casino Night still wishing to join the Men’s Club fort to find you a fun partner. If you can pick up an application at the Pro have any questions about our Club Shop front desk or email Gary at or how our various Playday Sched- May 26th [email protected]. During ule games work, please feel free to the year please also make sure that give me a call at 503-309-0328. 7:00 - 10:30 PM any email address and phone number See you on the course! Tables close at 10:00 PM changes you have are submitted to Gary so you can continue receiving Golf Thought of the Month: Sandbagger Saloon all pertinent Club information. Wife: You spend too much time Our first Playday event will thinking about golf. Do you even be Regular Golf on March 6th with a remember the day we got married? 9:30 a.m. shotgun start. On March Husband: Of course I do. It was the 13th I hope all of our members, both same day I sank that 45-foot putt. old and new, are able to attend our
Save the Date! RC Scramble Golf Tournament Saturday, June 18th, 2018 8:00 a.m. Shotgun start
Supporting RCC Youth Ministries Register at www.redomndchrisrin.org March, 2018 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 23
Sitting is the new smoking..... Exploring Move three minutes for every 30 minutes of sitting Canyon Country By Robin Gaudette, RN, ACSM/HFI, Aquatics Wellness Coordinator, RAPRD By Jeff Scheetz, FANs Hiking Coordinator What a beautiful winter or end of the day, downstairs I went. The tracker Join FANs (Friends and Neighbors of the spring we have had! For Christ- gives me kudos for moving every hour for the 9 mas we got Fitbit activity trackers, hours of the general up and about period of the Deschutes Canyon Area) for an informa- tive evening at the Juniper Room on April my husband and I have panned day. Studies show short activity breaks can com- these for years but my curiosity bat the risks of being sedentary. Sitting is now 7th at 7:00 p.m. Hiking leaders will dis- about my personal habits finally called the “new smoking”, a sedentary is linked to cuss how to most enjoy hiking in the Deschutes and Crooked River canyons. won over. I have enjoyed learn- all causes of mortality. Studies support brief activ- ing about my sleep habits, being ity breaks after sitting for 30 minutes can be very We will present our hiking program, chal- lenges on the local trails, wildlife encoun- nudged to get up, and verifying beneficial. An example of that I actually move A LOT! I a brief beneficial walk is a ters, recommended equipment , and wil- have learned that my heart rate 30/30 interval. Briskly derness safety. A video program will provide glimpses of our local landscape doesn’t need to be very high to walk for 30 seconds, fol- receive fat burning benefits. Ac- lowed by a slower 30 sec- and past trail adventures. This event is free to the public and will be held in the tivities around the house and walking are enough ond recovery walk with the to make a significant impact. Two recent studies cycle repeated 3 times. A Juniper Room of the Crooked River Ranch Administrative Office (5195 SW on nutrition, walking for wellness and lifting resistance activity break of weights for older adults that further supports mod- 10 gravity resisted move- Clubhouse Rd). Seating is limited, so erate exercise and resistance training for promot- ments fills a 3 minute ac- registration is recommended ( fansof- deschutes.org, EVENTS tab). ing fat loss, maintaining lean mass and decreasing tivity break. For example; squats, marches, heel the impact of risk factors on health. raises, back leg lifts repeated for 3 minutes in a different order. As I am writing this article my Fitbit re- minded me to get up and move. Since I can’t bear The Fitbit just poked me again so off to to have any of the recap boxes unchecked at the move I go!
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NOMINATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR CRR BOD AND ARC
A Great Place to Hang Your Hat Applications available at the Ranch Admin Office or on the website at (crookedriverranch.com)
Applications must be completed and submitted no later than May 31, 2018.
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Jefferson County Board of Employee Roundup Commissioners Meeting Applications for employment can be picked up at the Admini- March 14, 2017 stration Building or found online. Mail or bring in your com- pleted 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: Maintenance Worker Call Janitor 541-548-8939 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, 2018 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 25 March, 2018 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 26 March, 2018 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 27