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See Page 16 for meeting schedule HOA and Community Life at Crooked River Ranch in the Heart of Central Oregon
February, 2016 Run for office, help chart future of the Ranch A variety of venues offered through different organizations CRR Election Cycle Begins Planning that next great party or event? By Mitch Mitchener, President By Phyllis Carlin, CRR Telegraph
Now is the time to take the opportunity to help chart the future of the Ranch and provide oversight of its daily operations. In accordance with our by-laws, a minimum of one third of the Association’s Board of Directors (three) and the entire Architectural Review Committee (five) will be elected in the September 2016 election. There are no ex- perience or education prerequisites - simply a desire to sup- port and help guide our community. While this may seem early in the year to start looking for candidates, it is not since we want to take the time to encourage as broad a rep- resentation of our community as possible for these posi- tions. And, we would hopefully like to present a slate of candidates that is greater than the number required to fill the open positions. This would give the community a choice.
Election packets are available to download on the Ranch website at www.crookedriverranch.com or can be picked up in the Administration office.
This article kicks off the 2016 election cycle. Our Ranch newsletter, the Telegraph will run additional pieces Photo by Earleen Arthur over the coming months that provide background informa- The Old Ranch “Heritage House” built in 1916 by Bill Gates, the original owner of the Ranch, now serves as the Senior Center. tion on the positions and the election process. Even if you are not able to serve on the Board or the Architectural Re- view Committee, the Nominating Committee would greatly Planning that next great party or Old Ranch Heritage House appreciate your recommendation of individuals whom you event? Looking for the perfect place to hold (Senior Center) believe would make good candidates. Our community is your gathering? Look no further than The Heritage Ranch House was built very large and your input would be very helpful. You can Crooked River Ranch, which offers a variety in 1916 by Bill Gates, the original owner of direct potential candidates to any board member or the Ad- of venues, offered through different organi- the Ranch. In 1942, during a Thanksgiving ministration office for more information. zations on the Ranch. blizzard, Carroll and Mary Lawrence and See Planning that party or event Page 22
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 February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 2
The Crooked River Ranch Riders wish all a Happy New Year By Mona Steinberg, Crooked River Ranch Riders
T w e n t y t w o Crooked River Ranch Rid- ers came out on New Years’ Day 2016 to cele- brate our friendships and to wish each other a Happy New Year! Of those, twelve riders braved the 21 degree weather, under clear skies, to ride out at noon from the Senior Center for a two hour ride along the beautiful Crooked River rim.
Photo by Mona Steinberg Crooked River Ranch Riders before the New Year’s trail ride.
One of the riders, Walt Dillman, came all the way from Halfway, Oregon! A long time CRR rider, Larry Cooper, stood out on his 16+ hand palomino horse, named Dusty. Larry is a member of the Deschutes County Posse.
Prizes were given out to some riders like, the dirtiest horse and the rider traveling the furthest. After the ride, a hearty pot luck meal with three different hot soups plus side Photo by Mona Steinberg dishes and desserts were enjoyed in the Senior Larry Cooper on his 16+ hand palomino horse. Center. We are so blessed to live and be able to ride here!
For more information on the Crooked River Ranch Riders please contact Mona Steinbergat: [email protected] Or to get on our email newsletter list, Horsey Happenings, contact Sue Silver at: [email protected] Our goal is to keep horse owners and enthusiasts on Crooked River Ranch CONNECTED.
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FANs Lecture Series Monarch Butterflies are Coming Back! By Marilynne Keyser, FANs Weed Team Coordinator
Join FANs in the Juniper Room on March community gardens and organizations to establish only lay their eggs on milkweed plants. Milkweeds 5th at 4:00 pm for an exciting program on how we Monarch way stations and increase breeding habitat. often grow in ditches along agricultural fields where can help to increase the number of monarch butter- there is water, and many milkweeds are destroyed flies in Central Oregon. Sue Anderson and Katya when herbicides are sprayed on the fields. Spiecker from the newly formed non-profit organi- Ranging across Canada, Mexico, and the zation, Advocates of Monarchs in Central Oregon, United States, monarchs are especially noted for the will be our speakers. long-distance, seasonal migrations they undertake Sue Anderson’s curiosity for the natural each year from overwintering areas in coastal Cali- world began when she was knee high to a grasshop- fornia and the Oyamel fir forests of central Mexico per. Most of all she loved birds and butterflies. She to their northernmost range in southern Canada. began tagging Monarchs with her husband, Jim Some of them stop in Central Oregon to breed if Anderson, back in 1990 and has followed their story they find an acceptable patch of milkweed. A re- ever since. She also has been conducting the cent USFS study in our area only found them at Ochoco and Metolius butterfly counts for more than about 30 sites. 25 years. In addition, She has done two butterfly Last year, the Monarch Advocates of Cen- surveys for the Lava Beds and John Day National tral Oregon helped create nine monarch way sta- Monuments. She is a member of the North Ameri- tions in Bend according to Katya Spiecker, founder can Butterfly Association and the Northwest Lepi- of the advocacy group. The group would like to dopterist Society. She leads butterfly walks for the expand their efforts into other parts of Central Ore- Deschutes Land Trust and has taught butterfly ID Photo by Rob Windlinx gon, including Crooked River Ranch and our sur- classes through various educational organizations. Monarch butterfly on showy milkweed. rounding public lands. A native Central Oregonian, Katya Registration is required for this pro- Spiecker grew up in the Juniper Woodlands east of gram. Please go to: friendsofdeschutes.org to sign Bend. She has worked for the Oregon Natural De- If you don’t recognize any other butterfly, you up. There will be a $1 charge at the door. FANs sert Association and currently holds the position of probably know the beautiful orange and black mon- members attend free. If you want to join FANs or Program Coordinator at Volunteer Connect. Katya arch. The favorite butterfly of Americans across the are unsure if your membership is paid up, you can is the founder of Monarch Advocates of Central country, monarchs are in trouble. Like many polli- contact our membership coordinator, Cindy Murray, Oregon, a local citizens action group that works on nators, the monarch is declining due to habitat loss. at [email protected]. Come join us and find Monarch butterfly conservation, partnering with The monarchs are particularly at risk because they out how you can help! February, 2015 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 Contact - Kevin Smith 541-350-3895 Boys and Girls Club VETERAN’S CORNER 1199 B Ave., Terrebonne Contact - Club Director 541-548-3456 BY SUSAN FREE Brown Bag Food Program 1st Wed. 5:00 p.m. Old Fire Hall Contact - Rose Lindor 541-548-7618 VETERANS NEED YOUR HELP! Cancer Support Group Contact - Karen Jamison 541-548-7979
Classic Cars Central Oregon Veterans Outreach (COVO) needs your help! It has been Wed. at 5:00 p.m. Big Dog brought to our attention that there is a high priority of items needed to assist Contact - Dick Stevens 541– 548-0450 our homeless veterans in the Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties of CRR ATV Club Central Oregon. This winter, COVO is in need of the following items to help 1st Wed. at 6:30 p.m. Sandbagger Saloon our veterans through the cold season: Contact - John Seely 541-510-2123 CRR Lions Club 2nd and 4th Tues. Sandbagger Saloon The items needed are: 1) Canned, high-protein foods (tuna, canned meats, chili, ravioli) 5:30 p.m. Social Hour, 6:30 p.m. Meeting 2) Tents, 3-4 persons winter tents Contact - Phyllis Carlin 541-923-3399 3) Sleeping Bags CRR Riders 4) Propane Heaters & propane cook stoves Sue Silver [email protected] 5) Blankets & Winter Grade Socks CRR Senior Group Thurs. 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Senior Center Contact - Marie Carter 541-504-8236 If you can help, please call Susan Free at 541/306-0212 of CRR or email [email protected] and Community Learn & Share we will arrange to deliver items to the COVO office in Bend. You are most welcome to take items 2nd Mon. 10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon directly to COVO at 61510 S. Hwy 97, Bend, Oregon (near Fred Meyers). COVO’s contact is Tory Contact - Fran Davis 541-923-7403 Flory @ 541/383-2793. Dutch Oven Group Contact - Mark or Sue Schneider 541-504-8765 FANS COVO was started with two Vietnam Veterans and their truck and has grown to cover a full range of Board Meeting - 4th Tues. 6:30 p..m., Senior Center services and support for veterans. They operate a homeless Outreach Center for those who need Contact - Cindy Murray 541-771-3267 basic amenities of food, clothes, and other personal needs to a housing program to assist veterans Farmers and Artisans Market facing eviction or homelessness. COVO also runs a group home for veterans to help get them back 1st and 3rd Sat. April - Dec. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Old Fire Hall on their feet through case management, peer support and jobs through an employment program. Contact - Jolie Armas 541-419-5923 Contact - Barbara Rybarczyk 541-390-3781 Veteran Organizations Ladies Golf Club Contact - Jeanne Holloway 541-461-7843 Tuesday, each week 12:30 PM Band of Brothers Line Dancing Izzy’s Restaurant - Redmond Thurs. 4:30 - 5:30 Clubhouse Mah Jongg Wed. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Clubhouse Thursday, February 4th 7:00 pm VFW Meeting, Redmond #4108 Contact - Jan Cook 541-923-2438 1836 SW Veterans Way, Redmond 541-548-4108 Mariposa Lily Garden Club
2nd 3rd Tues. 10:00 a.m. TBA Thursday, February 11th 7:00 pm American Legion #44 Contact - Mitzi Williams - 541-548-3807 704 SW 8th St., Redmond 541-548-5688 Men's Golf Club Contact - Jack Martin 541-548-1793 Veteran Service Officer - Stuart A. Steinberg, a Ranch resident since 1997, is an accredited service Power Yoga officer for Vietnam Veterans of America and United Spinal Association. He has been representing Wed. 08:30 - 9:30 veterans, their dependents and survivors since 1978. You can contact Stu at 541-604-0963. Contact Penny Radtke 541-410-0299 Ranch Chapel - 541-923-8081 Sunday Services 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Veteran Service Officer - Tom Weiss of Jefferson County is here on Crooked River Ranch at the Lord’s Loopers Fire Station every 3rd Thursday of the month, from 10 am – 2 pm. Please call 541/475-5228 for your Contact - Susan Free 541-306-0212 appointment or stop by. Find out more about your veteran benefits. Contact - Gladys Johnson 541-923-3871 Women’s Ministries Email - [email protected] Thurs. at 10:00 a.m. (beginning in the fall) Web - www.co.jefferson.or.us/VeteransServices Contact - Cheryl Foidel 541-504-3390 Youth Group – Tues. 6:00 p.m. Email Susan Free at [email protected] or call 541/306-0212 with your veteran activities or Contact Bill Ream 541-548-0671 information. Ranch Chapel Quilters Mon. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Chapel Family Ctr. Contact - Tina Wilson 541-548-2080 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 Tues., Thurs. 8:45 a.m. Ranch Chapel Classroom Contact - Sheila Cisneros 541-771-2868 Zumba Mon/Wed. 2:00 p.m. Senior Center Contact - Susan Ferguson 541-350-0899 February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 5
February SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 9:00 AM Ranch 8:45 AM Women’s Victory 8:30 AM Power Yoga 8:45 AM Vict Women’s Ex. 9:30 AM Lions Board Chapel Quilters Exercise 1:00 PM Mah Jongg 10:30 AM CRR Mtg. 10:00 AM Board Work 6:00 PM Chapel Youth 2:00 PM Zumba Senior Group Social Session 5:00 PM Classic Cars Potluck at noon 2:00 PM Zumba 5:00 PM Brown Bag 1:00 PM Events Planning 6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery Food Program Committee 6:30 PM CRR ATV Club 4:30 PM Line Dancing
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 9:00 AM Ranch Chapel 8:45 AM Women’s Vic- 9:30 AM Vict. Wom. Ex. 8:45 AM Vict Women’s Ex. Quilters tory Exercise 1:00 PM BAC/Board Mtg. 9:00 AM BAC Mtg. 10:30 AM Community 1:00 PM Sage Quilters Staff presentation of Budget Q & A w/ Learn & Share 4:30 PM Golf Advisory proposed FY 2017 department supervisors 2:00 PM Zumba 5:30 PM CRR Lions Social Operating Budget 10:30 AM CRR 4:30 PM Architectural 6:30 PM CRR Lions Mtg. 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Senior Group Social Review Committee 6:00 PM Chapel Youth 2:00 PM Zumba Potluck at noon 6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery 5:00 PM SRD Mtg. 4:30 PM Line Dancing 5:00 PM Classic Cars
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9:00 AM Ranch Chapel 8:45 AM Women’s Vic- 9:30 AM Vict. Wom. Ex. 8:45 AM Women’s Victory Quilters tory Exercise 10:00 AM BAC Work Sess. Exercise 2:00 PM Zumba 10:00 AM Mariposa Lily Operating Budget & CRP 10:30 AM CRR 6:00 PM Board Meeting Garden Club 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Senior Group Social First Read Fee Schedule 4:30 PM Golf Advisory 2:00 PM Zumba Potluck at noon 6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery 6:00 PM Chapel Youth 3:00 PM CC&R Comm. 4:30 PM Line Dancing 5:00 PM Classic Cars 6:30 PM Fire Board Mtg. 7:00 PM Birders
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 8:45 AM Women’s Vic- 9:00 AM Ranch 8:30 AM Power Yoga 8:45 AM Women’s Victory Chapel Quilters tory Exercise 9:30 AM Vict. Wom. Ex. Exercise 1:00 PM Sage Quilters 2:00 PM Zumba 10:00 AM BAC Work Sess. 10:30 AM CRR 4:30 PM Architectural 5:30 PM CRR Lions Social Operating Budget & CRP Senior Group Social Review Committee 6:30 PM CRR Lions Mtg. 1:00 PM Math Jongg Potluck at noon 6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery 6:00 PM Chapel Youth 2:00 PM Zumba 4:30 PM Line Dancing 6:00 PM Chapel Youth 28 29 9:00 AM Ranch Chapel Quilters 2:00 PM Zumba 6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery
March SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 4 5 6 8:45 AM Women’s Victory 8:30 AM Power Yoga 8:45 AM Vict Women’s Ex 9:30 AM Lions Board Exercise 1:00 PM Mah Jongg 10:30 AM CRR Mtg. 6:00 PM Chapel Youth 2:00 PM Zumba Senior Group Social 5:00 PM FAN’s Lecture 5:00 PM Classic Cars Potluck at noon Series 5:00 PM Brown Bag 1:00 PM Events Planning Food Program Committee 6:30 PM CRR ATV Club 4:30 PM Line Dancing
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9:00 AM Ranch 8:45 AM Women’s Vic- 8:30 AM Power Yoga 8:45 AM Vict Women’s Ex. tory Exercise Chapel Quilters 10:00 AM BAC - Approve 9:00 AM BAC Mtg. 10:00 AM Board Work Sess. 1:00 PM Sage Quilters 2017 Operating Budg. Budget Q & A w/ First Read proposed 4:30 PM Golf Advisory 1:00 PM Mah Jongg department supervisors 2017 CRP 5:30 PM CRR Lions Social 2:00 PM Zumba 10:30 AM CRR 2:00 PM Zumba 6:30 PM CRR Lions Mtg. 5:00 PM SRD Mtg. Senior Group Social 6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery 6:00 PM Chapel Youth 5:00 PM Classic Cars Potluck at noon 4:30 PM Line Dancing 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 9:00 AM Ranch Chapel 8:45 AM Women’s Vic- 8:30 AM Power Yoga 8:45 AM Women’s Victory Quilters tory Exercise 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Exercise 10:30 AM Community 10:00 AM Mariposa Lily 2:00 PM Zumba 10:30 AM CRR Learn & Share Garden Club 3:00 PM CC&R Comm. Senior Group Social 2:00 PM Zumba 4:30 PM Golf Advisory 5:00 PM Classic Cars Potluck at noon 4:30 PM Architectural 6:00 PM Chapel Youth 7:00 PM Birders 4:30 PM Line Dancing Review Committee 6:30 PM Fire Board Mtg. 6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 6
February Brings Longer Days and the Hope of Spring for the Mariposa Lily Garden Club By Kay Limbaugh, Mariposa Lily Garden Club
February, the shortest of long, allowing the seeds and all months, is the first month plants to soak up necessary nutri- after the winter solstice that ents, though temperatures can days begin to “feel” longer fluctuate widely during the day. and gardeners begin to think OSU Extension Service has said of spring. There are scientific its record-keeping shows there reasons for this, but I see it are only nine days out of the year more as the subtle changes to in which frost has not been re- longer days are simply more corded. Frost can appear any noticeable to the average per- time of the year, resulting in son when the calendar turns damage to established plants and to February. January, gener- freezing of young plants. Imag- ally the coldest month of the ine freezing temperatures in July year, is behind us. Early- or August! Despite that, many blooming plants and little CRR gardens are truly spectacu- grasses begin to show. Horses lar and some will be featured in are shedding. The groundhog, the Garden Tour on June 18th. with its weather-predicting In lieu of a club meeting in skills, tells us whether or not January, a small group met for a winter will continue for an- work party at the home of Mitzi other six weeks. CRR resi- Williams, former garden club dents are hoping for a cloudy Photo by Josie Hopla “The flume” is maintained by the Mariposa Lily Garden Club. president, to determine what in- day on February 2! Take formation and documentation heart, you winter-weary should be retained for the Mari- souls! No matter what the groundhog tells us, ing of kiwi, passion flower, heirloom popcorn posa Lily Garden Club history. Formed in the my prediction is winter WILL end. and seedless grapes, all new to us and within early years, the Club has over 30 years of his- our hardiness zone. We will soon have four The end of winter also signifies the time tory with Crooked River Ranch. new beds in our larger (yet again) garden. One when the seed catalogs fill the mailboxes. It re- thing about gardening is there are many oppor- The regular meeting returns in February. minds me of “back in the day” when the huge tunities for experimentation. Want to join us? Guests are always welcome. Sears and “Monkey” Wards catalogs used to The Mariposa Lily Garden Club meets the third come in the mail. Families spent hours perusing A number of valley people have ex- Tuesday of the month it. Seed catalogs hold the same draw for garden- pressed surprise that a “real” garden can be at 10:00 a.m. in the ers, but the catalog is not so huge. It can be great grown in Central Oregon. However, it's no sur- Family Center of the fun to see what can be grown in Central Oregon. prise to the Mariposa Lily Garden Club mem- Crooked River Ranch While the OSU Extension Service states that bers who harvest a variety of vegetables, fruits Chapel. For addi- Central Oregon now has a hardiness zone of and flowers each spring and summer. The tional information, Zone 6 (-10° to 0° F), prior to January 2012, it growing season can range from as short at 60 please contact Presi- was classified as Zone 5 (-20° to -10° F). Local days to a possible 120 days with the average dent Judy Berg at 541 nurseries recommend gardeners stay with Zone frost-free growing season at 65 days. The Mas- -504-8848 or Vice 5 to be on the safe side. However, what can be ter Gardeners in the Garden Club suggest gar- President Stephanie grown in Central Oregon varies due to the many deners plan on the shorter season. Counting on Proffitt at 541-604- microclimates within our region. What this a longer growing season can mean the loss of 1628. means for our own garden this year is the plant- plants. Summer days are generally warm and
541-504-7565 Call for directions February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 7
Lion’s Vision Screening allows student to see pine needles for the first time By Ted Carlin, Lions Central Oregon Vision Screening Coordinator
“Oh, you’re back again this year! You the Bend Lions, the Prineville Lions, the Burns Li- changed my son’s life last year through your vision ons and the Sherman County Lions will conduct screening,” stated Katy Colt, a parent from High vision screenings from Warm Springs to Burns with Lakes Elementary School in Bend. many stops in between during the months of Janu- ary and early February. By the time the screenings “You screened my son Brennan last year are completed they will have screened over 11,000 when he was in kindergarten. We had no idea he students with an average referral rate of 9% or over was having vision problems. After your referral we 900 students possibly improving their success rate discovered his vision was four times out of normal in school like Brennan has. for his age. We got him glasses and he had much more success in kindergarten and now is doing great in first grade.”
“The first thing Brennan told me after he received his glasses was, ‘Mom, now I can see the pine needles on the trees’ ”, said Katy.
Both Katy and Colt were all smiles when posing for a picture and also finding out there was no referral this year with his 1st Grader Brennan Colt of High glasses. Lakes Elementary School in Bend is all smiles after learning his glasses “Stories like this make it all worth- are doing great and there will be no while to drive through ice and snow at 5:30 referral this year. Brennan is pictured a.m. to get to the over 25 vision screenings with his mother Katy Colt and super for the Bend – La Pine School District this vision screener Richard Smith from year” stated Central Oregon Vision the Three Sisters Lions Club. Screening Coordinator Ted Carlin. Some of our great Central Oregon screeners pictured Back Row (L-R): Vene Dunham, CRR; Vicki Burt, CRR, Carolyn This enthusiastic group of Lion’s Ladd, CRR, Vicki Smith, Three Sisters. Front Row (L-R): Irv volunteers from the Crooked River Ranch Ladd, CRR; Richard Smith, Three Sisters; Dean Flory, CRR; Photos submitted by Ted Carlin Lions, the Sisters Lions, the La Pine Lions, and Ted Carlin, CRR. February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 8 Community Learn and Share….. Coyotes at Crooked River Ranch Learning about what we By Cindy Murray, President, Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area can do with clay By Fran Davis and Earleen Arthur, Community Learn and Share
Photo by Mark Hull Photo by Gina Anderson Canis latrans - “the coyote” Karlie and Sean Wyman with some of their pottery designs.
The coyote is native to all of North America and frequently is seen in rural Karlie and Sean Wyman treated us to a fascinating session areas, suburbs and cities. They prefer open areas such as prairie, sage steppe and on what we can do with clay. Some of us did better than others desert which describes Crooked River Ranch. Coyote pups are typically born in with our projects, and it was really fun getting our hands in, April or May. Litter sizes are usually 3 to 9 pups that will around, and through a chunk of clay to make a variety of things live in a den until six weeks old when the mother starts that will be fired in Sean's kiln. They will bring our projects back taking them out hunting in a group. The dens can be hol- to us at our February meeting. One lady even made a lizard, or lowed out stumps, rock outcrops or burrows that the parents may dig. Pup season maybe it was a gecko. It will be fun to see how it turned out after is the only time coyotes will use a den. Within a year the pups will go their own being fired. way and find a new territory. Most coyotes die before they reach 3 years of age, however, in captivity they can live 12 to 13 years. It was interesting to hear how the age of the clay makes a difference in how a project will turn out and that clay that is fired Coyotes are mostly nocturnal, preferring to hunt at night, but will at times high is stronger. Karlie had made a trio of horse heads to show us hunt during the day. Their diet is quite varied, but the main diet is mice, rabbits, what she has done and then she made a "prehistoric horse head" to ground squirrels, insects, reptiles, fruits and berries. They are capable of hunting show us how fast a project can be done. “Always leave a hole at and killing small deer. Coyotes have been observed killing small livestock, chick- the bottom of a project so it won't explode,” is one of the important ens and even household pets, but they don’t subsist on domestic animals. things we learned from Sean. All in all, it was a fun session. We
When we hear coyotes howl, we think they’re a large pack of animals all will invite them to come back again after they get their studio set raising their voices at the same time. Coyotes have a variety of sounds combining up. For further information on learning about working with clay, yipping, barking and howling which will start with a mated pair. Pups will join in call Karlie or Sean at 1-541-891-0314. They will be giving lessons adding to the chorus which can be heard over quite a distance. Researchers believe when the studio is ready, probably during the summer. coyotes yip and howl when agitated or frightened as well as to locate one another Our February meeting will be on the 8th at 10:30 a.m. when hunting. Coyote packs consist of the parents and current year’s pups. Carolyn Johnson has agreed to come back and teach us some more
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife offer tips to avoid conflicts with sign language. For those of you who were too busy in December, coyotes such as: now you will have a chance to learn something new.
Feed pets indoors and do not leave food or water bowls outside. For more information on Learn and Share contact Fran Supervise pets when they are outside; if possible, keep them leashed. Davis at 541-923-7403. Do not leave cats or dogs out after dark. Secure garbage and garbage cans in an area inaccessible to wild ani- mals. Harvest fruits and vegetables as they become ripe and do not allow to Crooked River Ranch Club accumulate and create an attraction for coyotes. & Maintenance Association Never leave food or water out for feral animals or wildlife. Bring livestock and fowl into barns, sheds or coyote-proof enclosures Mission Statement at night. Trim and clear vegetation that provides cover for coyotes or their prey. The mission of Crooked River Ranch Club & Remove birdfeeders. Coyotes are attracted to them and the birds and Maintenance Association is to support its rodents that use the feeder. members by working for the preservation and Secure compost piles. betterment of property values; by ensuring a Clean barbecues regularly. safe, secure and clean living environment; Build a coyote-proof perimeter fence. More information can be found on coyotes by visiting Oregon Department of and by promoting the continuing improve- Fish and wildlife, DesertUSA.com, urbancoyoteresearch.com ment of the quality of life for Ranch residents. February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 9
Did you enjoy the Crooked River Ranch Birders' Blurb Christmas Lights Display? Juncos, little birds that move like lighting By Paula Bartolomei, Board Liaison to the By Kevin Smith, CRR Birders Events Planning Committee
Did you enjoy the Christmas Lights Display? Another bird showing up in more areas that they often don’t even fight for the Then thank the folks who purchased CRR calendars than usual numbers this year is the diminu- catch. Mother Nature can provide a much or who attended an event sponsored by the Events tive Dark-eyed Junco more commonly better solution than poison. Planning Committee, such as First Fridays or the In- known as the ‘Oregon’ Junco. Among the Bring your ‘Bird-Shots’ to our Feb- dependence Day dance. The money collected from ‘herd’ of these IBBB’s (Itty-Bitty-Black- ruary Birders’ meeting on the 20th at 7PM in the sale of calendars and the events was used to pur- Birds) is another junco, the Slate-colored the Senior Center. Next month we meet on chase lighted sculptures for MacPherson Park and Junco. During the winter you might see the 17th. decorations and lights for the Administration Build- one of these in a flock of 100 ‘regular’ Ore- ing, plus the stagecoach rides during the Western gon Juncos. In the montage you see from Wednesday Morning Birders contin- Holiday event. To date, over $3,600 has been spent left to right a female Oregon Junco, a male ues in Bend looking for birds in Central Ore- on spiffing up the Ranch during the holiday season, with more to come. The Events Planning Committee wants to thank everyone who supports their efforts to make the Ranch a better place to live.
And speaking of the Events Planning Com- mittee, would you like to join this fun group and help coordinate activities on the Ranch, such as the recent Western Holiday event that was such a huge success? Our meetings are the first Thursday of every month at 1:00 p.m. in the Juniper Room. Come and see what Photos by Kevin Smith we’re all about! For more information on the com- Female Oregon Junco Male Oregon Junco Slate-colored Junco mittee, call Judy LaPora at 541-548-8939 or Paula Bartolomei at 541-548-0675. Oregon Junco (note the dark black head) gon. Contact Judy at [email protected]
and the quite rare Slate-colored junco. This Mary ‘Y’ introduces young children to birds, Want to donate your cans and bird’s gray covers the head and sides to a mammals, reptiles and more. E-mail her at ‘level line’ rather than the normal ‘rounded’ [email protected] bottles to the Lions Club? bibs of the other juncos. Look FAST as these little beauties move like lightning. East Cascades Audubon has free Need someone to pick them up? trips on Saturdays and Sundays during the Winter Raptor Counts show us month to locations all over Oregon. They some of the birds of prey which migrate are listed at http://www.ecaudubon.org/ from the far north into our neighborhood and this year there are a LOT! When we The Crooked River Ranch Bird finished our first-of-the-year count in Janu- List is now at 162 species. The list is avail- ary we had some 110 total birds in only 30 able at the Ranch Office, the Information miles. That is 139% of the highest count in Kiosk, at our meetings or by contacting me. the ten years we have been doing this count. For information about our group, the many Why? That is a great question and deserves birding opportunities or about birding in an answer. Is it climate, an abundance of general, I can be reached by phone at food, who knows? I don’t. As you travel off 541-350-3895 or by email at the Ranch into Terrebonne look in the fields [email protected]. For Contact Russ Hague for pick-up at off 43rd, Ice and Lower Bridge. Birds from more bird (and other animal) photos look to the north have found so much food in these my web site at http:// 541-504-0051 www.kevnsmithnaturephotos.com February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 10
Mitten Tree spreads holiday warmth to students at Terrebonne Community School and Culver Elementary
Early this January, Ranch Adminis- trator Judy LaPora visited Terrebonne Community School and Culver Elementary. The purpose of her visit was to deliver hats, mittens and scarves, all which had adorned the “Mitten Tree” at the Administration Of- fice during the holiday season.
Mittens and caps were donated by Ranch residents throughout the holi- days, including six- teen colorful and creative hats knitted by Joyce Sorlein. Next year Joyce, along with her knit- ting group the “Knotty Knitters”, Victoria M. Williams, Administrative Assis- plan to knit even tant at Culver Elementary, welcomes the more for the tree. donation. We would like to thank all resi- Terrebonne Elementary Principal Trevor dents who donated Flaherty models a scarf and mittens donated to The “Mitten Tree at items for this worthy the school from the Mitten Tree. CRR. project. February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 11
Crooked River Ranch promoted at Redmond Chamber Awards Banquet By Phyllis Carlin, CRR Telegraph Chamber of Commerce & CVB Business News. In June the Ranch will host a Coffee Clatter, the weekly chamber networking social.
According to Ranch Administrator Judy LaPora, “We continue to promote the Ranch to Central Oregon at every opportunity, letting the greater community know that Crooked River Ranch is a great place to live, work or visit.” Attending from CRR were Board President Mitch Mitchener and Sharon Mitchener, PGA Professional Pat Huffer and Patty Huffer, Tele- graph Editor Phyllis Carlin and Ted Carlin, and Ranch Administrator Judy LaPora and Ted Pat- rick.
Representing the Ranch at the banquet. Front row (L-R): Ted Patrick, The Crooked River Ranch table Judy LaPora, Sharon Mitchener, and Patty Huffer. Back row (L-R): highlighted the golf course and Ted Carlin, Phyllis Carlin, Mitch Mitchener and Pat Huffer. it’s features.
Crooked River Ranch was well repre- CRRC & MA has been a long standing sented at the Redmond Chamber of Commerce member of the Redmond Chamber. With the Awards Banquet held at Eagle Crest on January dissolution of the Crooked River Ranch/ 23rd. Our table, designed to promote the Ranch Terrebonne Chamber (CRR/T), the Redmond and especially our amazing golf course, was Chamber welcomed all CRR/T Chamber mem- modeled after the logo hat bunker on fairway #9. bers into the their organization. We are very The lucky table centerpiece winner was kATIE pleased with the visibility that this has provided Bergeman, who also won two rounds of golf and previous CRR/T Chamber members to the over a cart at the Crooked River Ranch Golf Course. 800 Redmond Chamber members. Board All who were seated at our table received golf President Mitch Mitchener and wife Sharon Pat Huffer and Judy Lapora with table winner Katie goodies including a logo golf ball, plant and were introduced at the banquet. The Ranch Bergeman and her husband Paul Bergeman. CRR water bottle. now has a monthly column in the Redmond February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 12
Goal set at 200 members by the end of 2016 CRR Senior Group strives to increase membership By Phyllis Carlin, CRR Telegraph
A new Board of Directors has taken Membership in the CRR Senior
the reins of the CRR Senior Group and has set Group supports the care and upkeep of our their sights on increasing membership in the treasure, the Old Ranch “Heritage House”. organization. New board members are Lewis Built in 1916 by original ranch owner Bill Meyers, president; Bill Allen, vice-president, Gates, the house had fallen into disrepair Diane Knox and Earleen Arthur, co- until the CRR Senior Group took it under secretaries and Sally Fox, treasurer. Currently their wing in 1995. the group has 84 members. The board hopes Twenty years later the Seniors still to increase membership to 200. To join, dues maintain the “Heritage House”. Several are $12 a year. years ago the house was painted. The floors and woodwork have recently been refinished.
Care and maintenance of the “Heritage House” is not all the CRR Enjoying a game of dominos at the Senior Center before the Senior Group undertakes. They potluck luncheon. sponsor and operate the monthly food bank at the Ranch and in Terrebonne. Zumba classes and Bingo games are also held at They host events such as the 50 Plus or the center. Minus Car Show, the Book, Bake and Plant Sale and are currently planning an The CRR Senior Group would like to upcoming video sale. invite you to their weekly potluck which is held every Thursday at noon. Come enjoy a good While the “Heritage House” is meal, tour the beautiful house and learn more maintained by the CRR Senior Group, it is about the CRR Senior Group and their projects. utilized by many other groups on the New CRR Senior Group Board: Sally Fox, Treasurer, Bill For more information contact Lewis Meyers at Allen, Vice President; Diane Knox, Co-secretary; Lewis Ranch including the Dutch Oven Group, 510-599 7035 or Bill Allen at 541-504-2670. Meyers, President. Not pictured Co-secretary Earleen Arthur. FANs, the CRR Birders and others. Photos by Phyllis Carlin February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 13
Ranch bulletin board
President’s Message Meetings
By Mitch Mitchener, President
Welcome to “that” time of the year. Although technically the middle of CRR ASSOCIATION “winter” we are certainly on the downslope and I know that a lot of folks are thinking BOD Work Session about spring. The snowbirds are firmly ensconced in the south for at least another cou- ple of months but probably starting to think about coming back to the beautiful Ranch. 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. / 1st Mon/Juniper Room On a day like the one I’m writing this, with the temperature over 50 degrees, there are a lot of confused birds and plants out there. However, I’m sure Mother Nature has a lit- Monthly Board Meeting tle more up her sleeve. For the sake of our need for water and a reduced fire season, I 6:00 p.m. / 3rd Monday / Juniper Room personally hope we have enough additional winter to help keep our lands safe. Contact: Admin Office 541-548-8939
I mentioned last month that we were in the process of re-writing the rules and Architectural Committee procedures for administering our Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R’s). 4:30 p.m. / 2nd & 4th Monday / Admin Bldg. The various iterations (after much editing) have been posted on the Ranch website Contact: Steve D’Ambrosia (crookedriverranch.com), or copies are available at the Administration office and during Phone: 503-449-8756 our Board meetings. Budget/Audit This subject brings up and interesting dichotomy. The ole “danged if we do Juniper Room and danged if we don’t” scenario. Most of the early years I was on the Ranch, we heard See calendar for dates and times that the CC&Rs were a little heeded document with no “teeth”. It even reached a point Contact: Bim Gander for information Phone: 541-977-0674 a few years ago, where the committee that was formed to help administer them, re- signed en masse because of diverse opinions on how to enforce the rules, and anecdo- Golf Advisory tally little support from the Ranch administration. 4:30 p.m. / 3rd Tuesday / Juniper Room Contact: Paul Nemitz Ok, so the Board listened and is responding. We all want our Ranch to be a Phone: 541-923-1462 place where we can live in peaceful harmony, and enjoy what it has to offer. Unfortu- nately there are a significant number of diverse opinions as to what “peaceful harmony” Parks & Recreation is and how it should be managed. Most of the CC&Rs revolve around the concept of 6:30 p.m. / 4th Monday / Juniper Room the Golden Rule – “do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. Unfortu- Contact: Sylvia Kimbley nately there are folks who believe that 150 decibel music and barking dogs are OK. Phone: 541-504-1073 And there are others that don’t want to live next to someone with a horse because they “smell”. Phase Representatives 6:30 p.m. / Quarterly / Juniper Room I’ve said it before and like it or not, I’ll say it again. Virtually everyone on this Contact: Karen Atwood Ranch is here by choice. They knew when they moved here that we have gravel roads, Phone: 503-351-9250 snow, dust, animals and homes that may or may not live up to “your” standards. Some Nominating Committee homes are big and ostentatious and others are small and cozy. That’s how the Ranch 10:00 a.m. / 1st Wednesday / Juniper Room was formed. We are not Black Butte, or Sun River, any more than we are downtown Contact: Mitch Mitchener Detroit (and before anyone from Detroit gets up in my face, it’s a figure of speech), or Phone: 503-329-1549, 541-923-5706 Dogpatch USA. The Ranch is and should be, somewhere in the middle. Events Planning Committee The CC&Rs were established in 1973. To my knowledge they have had few if 1:00 pm / 1st Thursday / Juniper Room any significant changes since then. Again, that reinforces the concept that most people Contact: Judy LaPora: 541-548-8939 should have known what they were getting into when they bought here. I have heard all too often that “I didn’t know we had CC&Rs or an Architectural Review Committee CC&R Committee (ARC)”. Hmmm, virtually everyone on the Ranch received copies from their title com- 3:00 p.m. / 1st & 3rd Wednesday panies when they purchased. I’m sure there are a few who for whatever reason, didn’t. Contact Ben Johnson However, the concept of the CC&Rs and the ARC has been an ongoing subject in the Phone: 541-548-8939 newsletter, on the web and at various meetings throughout the year. Every year we have elections to elect new Board members AND members of the ARC committee. I OTHER CRR GOVERNING find it pretty difficult to believe that anyone could avoid some contact with the subject. ENTITIES We have recently refined the documents that the Realtors and Title companies give to new residents. We are trying to make it virtually impossible for anyone to say Special Roads District that they didn’t know the rules exist. We are trying to come up with a system where 5:00 pm / 2nd Wednesday / Juniper Room during the purchase document signing process, all new residents will have to sign some- Contact: Monte Monteith Phone: 541-504-8500 thing acknowledging that there are CC&Rs and ARC requirements. To that end, I hope that anyone who reads this message and has questions about the CC&Rs, or the ARC CRR Fire Protection Board process, asks. Any Board member, or the Admin staff will be happy to answer your 6:30 p.m. / 3rd Thursday / Fire Hall questions, or provide you with a copy of these documents. They are also available on Contact: Rich Hoffmann the web. Phone: 541-923-6776 See President’s Message Page 13 February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 14
Representative Walden visits Crooked River Ranch to discuss fire safety specifics Volunteer Opportunity By Mitch Mitchener, President
By Judy Lapora, Ranch Administrator
Want to have fun while helping to plan and coordinate major CRR events such as Trunk or Treat, the Independ- ence Celebration, or the Ranch- wide Yard Sale? Then come join the Events Planning Com- mittee and get involved in these and other activities for Ranch residents and visitors. Call Judy LaPora at 541-548-8939 Photo by Phyllis Carlin Representative Greg Walden listens to Crooked River Ranch residents’ fire concerns. or Paula Bartolomei at 541-548- 0675 for more information. On Monday, January 18th, Crooked River Ranch was very fortunate to have a visit from Representative Greg Walden. He is our 2nd Congressional District Congressman, serving all of Central and Eastern Oregon. After a short introduction, which apprised Representa- We meet the first Thurs- tive Walden of details about CRR, the floor was opened to discuss the reasons for his visit. day of every month at 1:00 PM
Representative Walden was at CRR to discuss some specifics of fire safety on the in the Juniper Room. No ex- Ranch, and also how it relates to our alternative exit strategy. As a lifelong resident of perience is needed – just a will- north central Oregon, he is all too familiar with wildfires and fire safety. As the Congress- ingness to lend a hand and man representing Central and Eastern Oregon, he has first-hand experience of the dangers faced by this part of Oregon. We projected maps of the Deschutes River Canyon and the have a good time! current Wilderness Study Areas that abut Ranch properties for its full length on its western border on the large screen TV in the meeting room. He was able to visually see and relate to our concerns and asked many good questions to better understand our issues.
At one point Representative Walden asked how residents would get off the Ranch during a crisis. He was made aware that we have only one exit off the Ranch, which is Chinook Drive, and was surprised to learn that it currently handles upwards of 7500 cars per day Did you know?... during normal times. We also discussed the number of large animals on the Ranch, and the importance of transporting them during a catastrophe. We described to Representative Dues Payment Walden how we are proceeding with the alternative exit proposal and asked his help to give the project some additional priority with the BLM and any other appropriate agencies. Plans Available Representative Walden spent approximately an hour with us, and we feel he left with a far better understanding of our concerns and a pledge to assist as appropriate. We thank him for his time and efforts. Spread your dues payments out over a period of time. Monthly, quarterly and auto debit plans President’s Message are available. Continued from Page 13 What’s really key to this whole discussion bit of a battle to get the situation resolved. Our For more information, or to set is the concept that based on our CC&Rs you don’t CC&R Committee tries very hard to be reasonable up a payment plan, please con- have the right to maintain (or not maintain) your and allow the offender to work through the issue tact Connie Ream at the Ad- property in such a way as to create a hazard or to everyone’s satisfaction. ministration Office at 541-548- dramatically unpleasant situation for your neighbors. Loud noises, bright lights, trash, dere- Bottom Line – please try to be a good 8939. lict cars, excessively barking dogs and the like are neighbor. After all it’s OUR Ranch. unacceptable. If a neighbor (not necessarily next door) files a complaint, it will be necessary to in- A quick thanks to the folks who have slowed spect, and decide if valid. Some of our claims are down, come to full stops and generally tried to found to be without merit and are rejected; others drive in a more civil manner. By the time you are valid and an attempt is made to satisfy the read this, the Jefferson County Sheriffs will have claim with the homeowner. Often times we hear run another sweep on the Ranch. I hope for every- one’s sake, that they have virtually nothing to do. from a homeowner that they weren’t aware that what they were doing was wrong and they would I personally have noticed an improvement. fix the problem immediately. Other times, it’s a Thank You… February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 15
2014/2015 Board Meeting Highlights CRR Board of Directors
January 18, 2016 Please send all inquiries to: [email protected]
President Mitchener reported that US Representative Greg Walden came to the Ranch today President George Mitchener..…...503-329-1549 to discuss Fire Safety on the Ranch. President Mitchener felt it was an informative and pro- [email protected]………...541-923-5706 ductive meeting. Vice President John Williams…...541-923-3051 Resident Steve Farasyn, a resident since 1992, had heard that there was a possibility that the [email protected] lower pasture was being considered for development. He asked the Board to consider other alternatives. Treasurer James Dille...... 503-656-2866 [email protected] Administrator LaPora reported that the AHRMA Board of Directors will be holding their Na- Secretary Paula Bartolomei .…....541-548-0675 tional meeting here on the Ranch in conjunction with the Steel Stampede. The event is [email protected] scheduled for the weekend of April 30 & May 1. There will also be a swap meet and a mo- torcycle show. Director Marc Beebe………..…..541-923-0993 [email protected] Administrator LaPora reported that the CRR Coyote Den Disc Golf Club would like to have the Ranch sponsor a tournament in early April that would be a satellite tournament of the Na- Director Gail DesBrisay…...….…541-504-8562 [email protected] tional St. Jude Invitational. All proceeds would go to St. Jude. The ranch would allow the course to be used free of charge, and the Disc Golf Club would manage the event. Director David Keyston……..…..541-639-3211 [email protected] Administrator LaPora reported that a check in the amount of $4,048.52 was received from Jefferson County Title III Grant for Fuel Reduction. Work continues in the canyon and other Director Dave Palmer………..…503-508-0032 areas will be prioritized for fuel reduction. [email protected]
Karen Atwood reported that there are now seven applications received and approximately Director John Smallwood…….....541-815-4085 $2,000.00 in the fund for the Neighbor Helping Neighbor Program. She continues to process [email protected] the applications and plans to have recommendations at the February Regular BOD Meeting.
Administrator LaPora contacted the Water Company and asked if they have a copy of a letter requesting waiving HOA fees for one lot owned by the Water Company. They are unable to locate one. Administrator LaPora states that the office will move forward in completing the Phase Representatives research into this issue. Assisting with Ranch Communication
CC&R Review Committee Chair Ben Johnson provided a revised draft of the Rules for the Phase 1 Becky D’Ambrosia……...503-970-2344 CC&R Enforcement Policy. There was a spirited discussion with attendees because some in Phase 1 Diane Nunley……...…….503-260-6512 attendance thought the document was changing the CC&Rs that are in place. Chair Ben Phase 2 Paulette Nordin, …….…..541-570-5564 Johnson, explained that the document was only a process in how to deal with CC&R viola- Phase 2 Pam Halladey……..….….541-923-3708 tions and in no way replaces or modifies the CC&Rs currently in place. CC&Rs cannot be Phase 2 Lee Moore………….....…541-280-0470 changed without 50% + 1 of voters. There was a discussion that the Document should Read Phase 3 Stephanie Proffitt...……...541-604-1628 CC&R Enforcement Procedures to better define the intent of the document. The amended Phase 3 Debbie Page……………..541-923-7268 document will be placed on the web site and notices will go out through the Phase Rep sys- Phase 4 Robin Gaudette………….425-737-5519 Phase 5 Diane Randgaard…….…..541-279-9131 tem asking for additional input from residents. Phase 6 Robin Gaudette………….425-737-5519 Phase 7 Carol Orr…..…..……...…541-593-7221 Phase 8 Earleen Arthur……...... 541-504-0755 Phase 8 Karen Atwood…………..503-351-9250 Phase 9 Roger Canales…...…...….503-655-0448 Phase 10 Carolynne Erickson….....541-419-7348 Phase 10 Gina Anderson……...….541-350-5240 Phase 11 Jim Stagl………...……...541-548-0453 Phase 12 Carol Orr…..………...…541-593-7221 Phase 13 Jim Stagl………………..541-548-0453 Phase 14 Carolynne Erickson…….541-419-7348 Phase 15 Carolynne Erickson…….541-419-7348 Phase 16 Carolynne Erickson…….541-419-7348
Important Telephone Numbers To receive announcements and updates about community life at Crooked River Crooked River Ranch Club & Maint. Assoc. Office ……(541) 548-8939 Ranch, contact your Phase Rep or the Crooked River Ranch Golf Pro Shop...... (541) 923-6343 Chairman, Karen Atwood at 503-351- 9250, [email protected]. Crooked River Ranch RV Park…...... (541) 923-1441 Crooked River Ranch Rural Fire Protection District…....(541) 923-6776 Tell your new neighbors about the Phase Crooked River Ranch Sanitary………...... (541) 548-1542 Reps program and call Karen. We want Crooked River Ranch Senior Center...... (541) 504-8236 to be sure they receive a welcome tote. Crooked River Ranch Water Company …………….…...(541) 923-1041 February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 16
CRR Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Audit Committee Meeting Calendar
Listed below are all upcoming Budget Audit Committee Meetings. All meetings are open to by public and are held in the Juniper Room. For more information contact Bim Gander at 541-977-0674.
Phase One of Arena Crooked River Ranch Canyon fire abatement Crime Watch project completed December 19 – December 31 2015 By Mike Knoke, General Maintenance Supervisor
There were 1,162 county wide calls made to Jefferson The first phase of the fuel reduction pro- County Sheriff Department in the month of December. ject in the canyon behind golf holes number fif- teen, sixteen, and seventeen has been completed. Of a total of 43 incidents in the Jefferson County Sheriff’s The next phase will begin immediately utilizing Department Press Log for the period December 19, 2015 – Title III grant funds administered by the Central December 31 three (3) involved Crooked River Ranch. Oregon Intergovernmental Council and Jefferson On December 19, a Deputy with the Jefferson County County. These matching funds totaling over four Sheriff Department was dispatched the 8700 block of thousand dollars will go a long way toward mak- SW Crater Loop and arrested a resident on a charge of ing this previously identified area fire-safe, and Assault IV and Strangulation. The resident was trans- will help in our efforts to make Crooked River ported to the Jefferson County Jail where they were Ranch the Fire Adapted Community it needs to be. lodged without incident. Jeanie’s Cleaning, Lawn Please check the website at On December 21 a Jefferson County Sheriff Deputy www.fireadapted.org to view a wealth of informa- and Field Maintenance took a report of damage that was done inside a rest- tion to help you make your place on the ranch sur- room at Panorama Park. The reporting party said that vivable. Provided by the International Association someone broke open a toilet paper dispenser in the of Fire Chiefs, this site has information on the women’s side of the restroom and lit several rolls of “Ready, Set, Go” program that will help you cre- toilet paper on fire. ate your own safe zone. Additionally, you will On December 29, a Jefferson County deputy made a find “Ready, Set, Go” material available in the traffic stop on a vehicle on SW Chinook Dr. During Administration building. the traffic stop it was determined that the driver of the vehicle did not have a driver license and the vehicle Homeowners can apply directly to Jeffer- was uninsured. The vehicle was impounded and son County for their own matching grants. Appli- towed. The driver was issued a citation for No Ops, cation forms are available on the Crooked River Driving uninsured and fail to obey a traffic control de- Ranch Rural Fire Protection Districts’ website: 360-901-8569 vice. crrfire.org. February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 17
Road Primer For all you want to know about roads at Crooked River Ranch
From the CRR Roads Department and Judy LaPora, Ranch Administrator
Find out more about our Roads Department, the Special Roads District (SRD) and it’s authority and Road Maintenance….
The Complete Primer is available on the home page of our website at www.crookedriverranch.com
Applications are now being accepted for the 2016 - 17 academic year
Crooked River Ranch Lions Foundation Scholarship
This academic scholarship of up to $1,000 is open to any resident of Crooked River Ranch who is a high school graduate or equivalent to fund his/her education.
Applications are available at the guidance departments of area high schools, on the Ranch website at www.crookedriverranchcom or the Crooked River Ranch Lions website at http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/ crookedriverranchor/
For more information contact Shirley Fox at 541-504-4604 or Mitzi Williams at 541-548-3807 February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 18 Coming to your smartphone: an app that could help you save someone’s life New CPR Guidelines recommend using mobile technology to alert bystanders to nearby CPR need By Captain Sean Hartley, CRR Fire & Rescue
spond, a smartphone application, smartphone by visiting your device’s that alerts users when the need for app store. Once downloaded you can CPR is occurring in a nearby public opt-in for CPR notifications and fol- place. When 9-1-1 activates emer- low Crooked River Ranch Fire, gency responders they also simulta- along with most other fire agencies neously notify anyone with Pulse- in Central Oregon, to see active Point, who has signed up to receive calls. Imagine that you are having CPR notifications, that is within We encourage you to take lunch in a restaurant with a couple of walking distance of the person in the time to download PulsePoint friends. In the distance you hear a need. The app directs you to the pa- Respond and learn hands-only CPR. siren and say to your friends, “I tient’s location and provides CPR You may become a citizen super- wonder where they are going?”. guidance until emergency respond- hero. For more information on the That’s when you see the ambulance ers arrive. The notifications are only PulsePoint apps visit the Fire Dis- racing down the street. Suddenly the sent to the PulsePoint app if the per- trict at www.crrfire.org or Pulse- ambulance stops in front of the res- son needing CPR is in a public Point at www.pulsepoint.org. The taurant you and your friends are at. place, it will not send bystanders to a Fire District Board of Directors You watch as the EMTs and Para- private residence. The app will also meets the third Thursday of each BOB GODDARD medics rush to the shop next door. notify users of nearby automated month. Check our website during the GENERAL CONTRACTOR That’s when you learn, that in that external defibrillators (AEDs). winter months to find out the time of shop next door, someone collapsed the Board meeting. REMODEL & ADDITIONS from sudden cardiac arrest and The first documented Pulse- needed CPR. You think to yourself, Point save involved a 57-year old ALL HOME REPAIRS “I know hands-only CPR, I could truck driver near Portland, Oregon, have helped make a difference.” who suffered sudden cardiac arrest MOBILE HOME outside his gym and received CPR SPECIALIST Beginning February 10th from a PulsePoint responder. You you will be able to make a difference can download the PulsePoint Re- LICENSE # 71849 by downloading PulsePoint Re- spond app on your Android or Apple 541-350-9487 February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 19 153,600 cans and bottles donated to CRR Lions recycling program in 2015 By Ted Carlin, Past President, CRR Lions
Withstanding all kinds of weather, from 100 degrees in the summer months to around 20 degrees in the winter, you will find a dedicated group of CRR Lions at the Lions “Bunk House”, or Cans ‘N’ Bottles shed, every Wednesday morning; sorting, bagging and stacking all the returnable cans and bottles from the ranch for that week. In 2015, men and women of the CRR Lions braved the elements and the unmistakable odor of stale beer to sort and bag 153,600 cans and bottles prior to hauling them to the Trading Post for redemption.
The CRR Lions took in over $7,680 in 2015 for their efforts with Cans “N’ Bottles and some of the dedicated sort- ers are pictured on this page.
During the summer I have to go to all the Cans ‘N’ Bottles pick-up sites almost once a day to keep up the vol- ume”, stated Cans ‘N’ Bottles Chairperson Russ Hague. “I have an amazing group of Lion volunteers who show up each week, and we have a lot of fun besides making money for all the worthwhile Lion’s projects.”
Bob Bengtson, Ben Johnson, Jim Stagl, Russ Hague, and Harold Fox by the many bottles donated to the Lions during the previous week.
Cans and Bottles Drop-off Locations
MacPherson Park | RV Park | Trading Post | New Fire Hall | Snack Shack, by CRR Admin Bldg Cart Barn | Golf Course Clubhouse Porch |Golf course between Electric Cart Barns by Air Station Golf Course Cart Return Station by Clubhouse |Golf Course Rental Cart Barn by CRR Reality
Photos by Phyllis Carlin
Cans ‘N’ Bottles Chairperson Russ Hague.
Move ‘um down the line. Harold Fox hands a case to Bob Kostrba, who hands a case to Ben Johnson, then on to Bob Bengtson and Jim Stagl.
The CRR Lions Club would like to thank all who have donated cans and bottles in support of our recycling program. Because of your donations, we are able to support many local groups and community projects. Thank you all. Logging in over 2,000 miles this year, Russ Hague’s little white pickup can be seen cris-crossing the Ranch, picking up cans and bottles. February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 20
Spotlight on Phase Reps Moore joins Phase Reps, serving Phase 2 with Halladey and Nordin By Paulette Nordin, former Phase Rep Chairperson Lee Moore is one of our newest Phase He joins Pam Halladey and Paulette Nordin, Crooked River Ranch Representatives. It’s great to have more men who are also Phase Reps for Phase 2. We are Phase 2 on the team. He is helping with a big portion always looking for more Phase Reps, so if you of Phase 2, so if you see a new email address are interested please contact Chairperson for the CRR announcements, it is probably Lee. Karen Atwood at 503-351-9250 or the Admini- stration Office at 541-548-8939.
Lee is a 4th generation Central Oregon Oregonian. He Joined the United States Air Force after graduation from high school in 1985 and was deployed around the world. Lee later joined the USAF reserves and was part of the 939 Rescue Wings stationed in Portland, Oregon. He currently works for Big Country RV in both Bend and Redmond as the Warranty Manager.
Lee moved to Crooked River Ranch last year and has met some great people. He is a member of the CRR Lions Club and tries to live up to the Motto "WE SERVE". He also en- joys football and fishing and can be found on a Lee Moore, doing what he loves best. river, stream or lake most weekends in the summer. He is looking forward to meeting many more of the residents of Crooked River Ranch.
February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 21
Calling all
Photographers!
Who doesn’t love a Christmas tree? This wonderful photo of the Great Shot! Christmas tree in front of the Administration Building was taken by D.G. Frehe and captures the special magic that Christmas
trees have to warm our hearts on cold winter nights. Entitled “Lighting Up the December Night,” it’s a wonderful reminder of a special time of year. Thanks goes to D.G. for submitting this photo, which will be featured in the CRR 2017 calendar. Lighting up the December Night The next photo contest category for the 2017 calendar is Fishing in the Canyons. If you have a photo of someone enjoying that wonderful sport in our beautiful canyon areas, send it in to [email protected] by February 28, 2016. The Events Committee will vote on the winner at their March meeting.
And this is advance notice that the committee will be looking for photos of Pets in an upcoming contest. So start thinking of a cute way to photograph your dog or cat (or donkey, rabbit, or gerbil, for that matter!), and wait for the announcement in the March newsletter. Who knows, your very own pet could be fea- tured in the 2017 calendar!
And this is a “heads up” (really!) that the committee will be calling for photos of Sunrises/Sunsets. The CRR area gets some gorgeous skies in early spring, so look up and be ready with your camera to grab that Great Shot! Look for that an- nouncement in the April newsletter. Photo by D.G. Frehe February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 22 Planning that Party or Event? Continued from Page 1
The largest venue on the Ranch is the MacPherson Park Family Center at Ranch Chapel. In addition to the Family Center, the sanctuary and new classroom building are also available to rent. The 2,800 square foot Family Center has a 150 person seat- ing capacity. There is a large warming and prep kitchen but it is not certified for cooking. The sanctuary is also available for a wedding or for your meeting.
In 2010, the Ranch Chapel congregation first began discussing the possibility of building a classroom addition which would serve both the The original wood cabinet built in 1916 and com- needs of the church and the community. Follow- memorative quilt at the Old Ranch “Heritage House.” ing Ranch Chapel’s philosophy of growth without incurring debt, a four-phase Building Cost Report was presented to the Board on April 8th, 2012. MacPherson Park in the fall. their two sons arrived at the house accompanied Ground was broken for the project in July of 2012. by Aubrey Wardman. Wardman had traded an Each phase was paid for before work began on office in Anaheim, California to Bill Gates in ex- If you’re hosting an outdoor party or bar- subsequent phases. The Chapel congregation change for the ranch, sight unseen. Upon their becue, consider MacPherson Park. The pavilion, dedicated the new classrooms on August 16th, arrival Mary began cleaning the Ranch House, built by the Crooked River Ranch Lions Club, pro- 2015. There are four classrooms encompassing a which had been vacant for seven years. Carroll vides a covered area for seating, serving or danc- total of 2,000 square feet. Contact the Ranch Lawrence ran 1,000 head of cattle and oversaw the ing. Enhanced by the beauty of a small pond, one Chapel office at 541-923-8081if you wish to rent operation of the Ranch. can watch ducks gliding, see bull frogs jumping in these facilities. the summer and if you’re really lucky, see a bald Other historical tidbits about the Ranch eagle swoop down to catch a fish. Contact the Ad- House include: during WWII the army held ma- Administration Building ministration Office at 541-548-8939 for rental neuvers on the ranch and some of the GI’s would rates. sneak over to the Ranch House for good eats; after Bill MacPherson purchased the Ranch in 1971, the The Gazebo at CRR RV Park Ranch House was refurbished and BBQ’s and Perfect for a party or family gathering, square dances were held on the property; prior to another outside venue is the gazebo at the Crooked the building of Ranch Chapel the congregation River Ranch RV Park. While the gazebo is made met at the Ranch House for several years; and in available to those staying at the RV Park, non- 1995 the CRR Senior Group leased the building camping full-day and half-day rental is also avail- from the HOA, incorporated and began operating able to the public. Contact the RV Park at 541- it as the Senior Center. The Ranch House is on 923-1441for rental information. the Jefferson County Historical Registry.
So if a historical venue appeals to you, consider the Heritage Ranch House. The Ranch House is located on three acres of land with plenty of parking space and is available to rent for family reunions, weddings or receptions, memorial ser- vices and group meetings. Your rental fee covers The beautiful bar from the Hoyt Hotel. use of the first floor of the house including the kitchen, the patio and outside area. There is no The Administration Building houses two overnight use of the facility. For rental informa- rental facilities. Formerly the Ranch Clubhouse, tion, contact Babs Weber at 541-504-8113 or the upstairs of the building once housed several leave a message on the Senior Center Phone at 541 restaurants throughout the years. This area in- -504-8236. cludes a meeting room and a larger gathering area. Ranch Chapel A gathering at the gazebo at the CRR RV Park. As one heads upstairs, you pass the beau- tiful bar, which was purchased from the Hoyt Ho- tel in Portland. Developer Bill MacPherson pur- chased the bar for the clubhouse during a four-day Rental Contact Numbers auction. The main bar, which is 24-feet long, is originally from the famed Barbary Coast area of CRR Senior Center 541-504-8236 San Francisco. It survived the 1906 earthquake Babs Weber (rentals) 541-504-8113 and fire. The back bar is from Wallace, Idaho, a storied mining town. The bar area sets a nostalgic Ranch Chapel 541-923-8081 tone for your guests as they enter the venue.
The Juniper Room, which seats 50, is a Administration Office 541-548-8939 good venue for a luncheon, meeting or wedding. Tables and chairs are also available for rent. Con- RV Park 541-923-1441 One of the four new classrooms at Ranch Chapel. tact the Administration Office at 541-548-8939 for information on rates or to see the facilities. Photos by Phyllis Carlin and Sue Boyle February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 23
Looking Backwards Compiled by deT nilraC
August, 1993 Golf Course Update
Crooked River Ranch Association members voted June 14, to approve the construction of an additional nine holes to complete the ranch’s golf course. Members cast 586 votes in favor and 466 against the construction project. The board ratified the vote on June 21st at their regular meeting.
Highlights of the summer have been: Father-Son Golf Tournament. Seventy-two players formed into thirty-six teams of Fathers and Sons who played a golf tournament that began with a night game challenge on May 14th by 56 of the players who drove florescent golf balls off a florescent tee toward florescent pins on the greens. The challenge ended at 12:30 a.m. on the early morning of the 15th. Tournament play was on the 15th and 16th. All agreed that they had a ball. As far as dedication to a sport, this beats going after catfish at night.
Over-the-Hill Golf Tournament for pro Gary Popp’s 40th birth- day was held on July 13th.
Property Owner’s Tournament was a big success with 130 players teeing it up in the morning and afternoon with prizes, food, fun and great weather for all.
The Golf Course is in great condition and the weather is coming around.
We hope to see you down here on the course for some rest and relaxation.
February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 24 Hospice of Redmond’s Camp Sunshine Helping Central Oregon’s children meet the challenge of losing a loved one By Christine Lewis, Hospice of Redmond
Many children in Central counselor to have previously been Oregon struggle to make sense of a camper. the devastating impact the death “Camp Sunrise was the best of a loved one has on them and experience of my life. I understand their family. their sadness and I want be there A 7-year-old boy loses his for them, like others were there for father to cancer. He and his me”, says one young man, who re- mother go to live nearby turned as a counselor. All with the with his aunt. His mother, same goal–to give back. deeply depressed, turns to Grief affects not only the him, the child, for support child but the entire family. The as the new “man of the program offers specially designed house.” support after camp for the chil-
dren’s parents. This is intended to A 13 year old girl’s favorite help strengthen the family’s ability uncle makes a birthday to cope and further enhance the phone call to his niece be- grieving child’s journey to health. fore he goes on patrol in an Hundreds of Central Oregon chil- active war zone. He is killed dren have attended Camp Sunrise that same day by an IED. since its beginning. A great major- Every year, Hospice of ity of those children were grieving Redmond is witness to children the death of a parent or a grand- such as these who are confronted parent. Other children have lost with the death or absence of a siblings, other relatives or friends. loved one. Many experience trage- They come from families of every dies that would shatter most ethnicity and economic back- adults. ground, residing in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties. Children suffer grief but don’t always show it in ways rec- Photo submitted by Christine Lewis Camp Sunrise is offered at ognizable to many adults. When A young camper creates a bark boat in remembrance of a loved one. The no charge to up to 40 children adults face the death of a loved boat is then launched; letting go in an act of love and as a way of beginning to each year through strong commu- one, they have years of life experi- nity support from individuals and ences on which to draw and proc- organizations. Hospice of Red- dents, drug-related deaths, sui- provides bereaved children with a ess their grief. It is different for mond welcomes donations year cides, and incarcerations involving safe, therapeutic environment in children. round to fund the camp. To donate a parent or a sibling have become which they can recognize and vali- to Camp Sunrise, send checks to A child is dependent on all too common in the lives of chil- date their grief. This intensive pro- Hospice of Redmond, 732 SW 23rd, family, friends and other adults for dren. Families may be unprepared gram annually serves as many as Redmond OR 97756 or call 541- their coping models. They may not to deal with the trauma that chil- 40 children, ages 7-14, over a 548-7483. On-line contributions have the chance to work through dren may be experiencing. three day period in June. can also be made by visiting Hos- the grieving process as an adult Central Oregon’s children Campers receive 20-24 pice of Redmond’s website at would. Instead, children manifest are not alone in meeting the chal- hours of planned curriculum dur- www.hospiceofredmond.org/ their grief through failing grades, lenges that face them in facing the ing this period, including one-on- Camp_Sunrise.html. depression, “acting out”, suicidal death of a loved one. Camp Sunrise one and group sharing, play ther- behavior, and more. Unexpressed The 2016 Camp Sunrise is was created in direct response to apy, art therapy, and role-playing grief in children can have long- scheduled for Friday through Sun- the community’s expressed need and a variety of planned recrea- term effects including depression, day, June 17-19. It will be held at for a resolution to this gap in chil- tional activities. The program is anxiety, low-self-esteem, physical the United Methodist camp at Sut- dren’s services. designed to help bereaved chil- and emotional illnesses, and, tragi- tle Lake outside of Sisters. Appli- dren better understand the griev- cally, suicide and homicide. Hospice of Redmond’s pro- cations for a child to attend the ing process. gram, Camp Sunrise, enjoys a camp are now being accepted. In addition, children today reputation of being one of the fin- The children bond quickly Visit the Camp Sunrise web page are more likely to be confronted est children’s grief camps in the with their counselors in large part to download a copy of the applica- with death at a younger age. Early nation and is the longest running because of the caring support they tion or call Hospice of Redmond to onset of what was once consid- in the state of Oregon. The camp are offered. It is not unusual for a receive one through the mail. ered “elderly” diseases, tragic acci-
MEALS ON WHEELS NEEDS DRIVERS 541-548-0622 for information February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 25 ClCLASSIFIEDS Invasive Species of the Month... All advertising in this newspaper is subject to Medusahead Rye: Watch out for its the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to 601 Construction/ advertise “any preference, limitation or dis- crimination based on race, color, religion, Contractor Serv. Look-a-Like Native sex, handicap, familial status or national origi- By Marilynne Keyser, FANs Weed Team nal, or an intention to make any such prefer- EXCAVATION SINCE ‘77. Rea- ence, limitation or discrimination.” Familial sonable & fast. Prompt call-back, bid by M e d u s a h e a d R y e status includes children under the age of 18 phone. Owner-operator, Steve 541- (Taeniatherum caput-medusae), an pulled up easily. It produces a living with parents or legal custodians, preg- spikelet with awns that are shorter at nant women and people securing custody of 460-3606. CCB# 159743. Facebook invasive annual grass that is often children under 18. This newspaper will not page, Chilex Inc dba Chilson Excavating found with Cheatgrass, is native to the base and longer at the end, giv- knowingly accept any advertising for real Email [email protected]. ing the spikelet a “layered” look. estate which is in violation of the law. Our the Mediterranean. Like Cheatgrass, readers are hereby informed that all dwell- Medusahead’s seeds germinate in There is a native perennial bunch- grass that can be mistaken for Medu- ings advertised in this newspaper are avail- 500 Services the fall and its roots grow all winter, able on an equal opportunity basis. To com- sahead. Bottlebrush Squirreltail has plain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1- a similar spikelet but the awns are all 800-669-9777. The toll-free number for the Tax Preparation—Are yours done? hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. the same length, giving it a sleek Licensed professional offering personal- “squirreltail” look. It has strong Classified Rates & ized service. Call Melba @ 541-923- 8770 LTC# 70487. stems with thicker, rolled leaves. Information The spikelets of both plants turn red- Cost: Sculptor & Furniture Maker dish as they mature and twist and $2 per line per single edition. Custom projects, refurnishing & repairs spread in all directions as they re- $1.75 per line with 6 months prepaid-3 Call Lewis at 510-599-7035. Please visit lease their seed. line minimum. my website turnofthecenturyfinearts.com Minimum $5 charge for any classified. Smaller infestations of Me- Characters per line: approx. 35-40, all CRR Horse & Pet Care dusahead can be sprayed with a non- punctuation and spaces are 1 character Bonni 541-362-6630. Available selective herbicide containing gly- each. anytime. Overnight stays at your home Photo by Marilynne Keyser phosate in the early spring before Deadline: 5 PM 3rd Monday of the month also available. Medusahead plant for publication in the following month. Placement: Bring all written ads with pay- allowing it to out-compete native ment to admin office M-F 8:00 – 4:30 PM. By AMWAY Products now on the Ranch. perennial grasses by extracting the email for repeat customers upon approval. Prompt service. Payment: Due upon placement by cash, majority of the moisture well before check or credit card. Billing available for re- Call Amway IBO, Teddi 541-923-3579. they have begun to grow. It goes to peat customers upon approval. seed in the summer, after which it
Categories: creates a dense layer of litter. Be- 902 Memoriam 101 Real Estate cause of its high silica content, the 102 Rentals 201 For Sale litter decomposes very slowly, sup- 205 Garage Sales pressing native plant growth while 202 Lost & Found encouraging the germination of its 301 Vehicles For Sale In Memoriam 401 Horses, Livestock & Pets own seeds. After a few years, Me- Photo by Marilynne Keyser 500 Services dusahead litter can create an enor- Medusahead vs. Squirreltail 601 Construction/Contractor Serv. Dianna L. Hart 701 Domestic Services mous load of dry fuel that can lead seeds are produced. This will have 802 Help Wanted A Mother, Sister, Friend to wildfires. to be done repeatedly as seeds in the 901 Wanted 902 Memoriam and Neighbor passed Although widespread in Jef- soil will continue to germinate. Res- away on January 13, ferson County, outbreaks of Medu- toration with native plants, including 2016, she was sur- sahead on Crooked River Ranch ap- Bottlebrush Squirreltail, is essential rounded by her loving pear to be isolated. That bodes well for larger infestations; however, this will only be successful if the Medu- family. Dianna had lived for containing this aggressive weed. But before you can eradicate it, you sahead is controlled first. Cutting, on the Ranch since tilling or burning, followed by the 2001. A celebration of need to identify it. Medusahead has slender weak stems which grow use of a pre-emergent herbicide her life will be announced from 6 to 18 inches tall. Most seeds sprayed directly on the soil in late at later date. produce a single or double stem fall or winter, will prevent seeds which, like most annuals, can be from germinating and prepare the area for replanting the following fall.
Lions Limb Dump Rabies Vaccine Clinic Saturday, February 27th Opens March 5, 2015 Dogs only $22.00
For more information contact Dave Wildt at A representative from 541-923-9778 Jefferson County will be there doing dog licenses. February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 26 CRR Ladies Golf CRR Men’s Golf 2016 membership drive has begun Annual breakfast set for March 8th By Jeanne Holloway, President By Jack Martin, President
Membership drive Did you know? Happy February! We can moderation and do no harm. Modi- Our club membership drive 18 holes or 9 Holes? Did only hope that this month will bring fying your behavior can lead to a for 2016 has started. Membership is you know that the CRR Ladies Golf some good golfing weather. longer and more active life. Here is open to any woman who is a prop- Club offers both a 9-hole and an 18- my monthly exercise tip for bad erty owner and/or has paid golf hole game on each Wednesday of You should have received backs. Stand on a stair with your membership, or has golf privileges. the golf season? If four hours of golf your 2016 Men’s Club application heels hanging over the edge. Now Membership is also open to any is to much for you then come join and Playday Schedule via email, so lower one heel and hold that stretch woman who has outside membership the group for nine holes of golf. fill out the application and get it for one minute. Then repeat the with CRR Golf Course upon pay- back to the Pro Shop or mail it to same stretch on the other heel. It’s ment of annual dues as set by the Did you know that the CRR ladies our Treasurer Mike Kuykendall at an easy exercise that takes two min- Board of Directors. Memberships visit neighboring golf clubs? the address on the application. If utes. What could be easier? categories are as follows: The club participates in both you didn’t receive an application Central Oregon 9 hole and 18 hole you can pick one up at the Pro A few dates to remember: Crooked River Ranch Ladies visitation groups. The club’s golf Shop. February 29 – dues due to avoid Golf Club Membership - team participates in the Central Ore- a late fee Remember our annual March 1 – Regular golf 9:30 $60.00 gon team match play events. As a th Crooked River Ranch Ladies member of the CRR Ladies golf club breakfast meeting is on the 8 of a.m. Shotgun Club Handicap Only Member- members can join an associate group March at 8:00 a.m., before our 4 March 1 – Local posting begins ship - $50.00 of Central Oregon Senior Women man ABCD scramble. Breakfast is March 8 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast Crooked River Ranch Ladies Golf Association (COWSGA). This on the Men’s Club as usual. We meeting at the Sandbagger have added one new Home and Golf Club Honorary Member - group offers competitive games at I hope everyone is looking forward Home event to our schedule. It’s $35.00 several of the neighboring courses . th to our 2016 season as much as I with Lost Tracks on July 12 here th am. See you on the course! Please make payable to: and July 27 there. The cost will be “Crooked River Ranch Ladies Golf the same, $35.00; which includes Jack Club”. Contact Jeanne Holloway, cart and food after. A different Keep walking and stretching and Debra Fitzpatrick or the CRR Golf venue will be a nice addition to our you will be able to golf for a long Club House to get a membership Home and Home schedule. form. We have lots of very fun time. events planned. Remember when eating, drinking and exercising all things in
Courses in Oregon and Washington participate CRR Golf Course joins “Oregon Youth on the Course Program” By Jeanne Holloway, President, CRR Ladies Club
The Crooked River Golf Course Membership is INCLUDED course is now a proud member of the with Oregon Junior Golf Member- Oregon Youth on Course program. ship! *Please note that the online For our CRR youth or any young curriculum is still required for all NW area golfer the Youth on Course juniors. program is an exceptional way to Registration is open to jun- play affordable golf. iors age 7-17 who reside in Oregon Here is a bit of news from or SW Washington. In following Youth on Course: years, we anticipate this program will expand throughout the “Do you want to play more state! Registration and Renewal golf? Earn a Youth on Course Membership for 2016 is now open! (YOC) Membership Card to be eligi- ble to play golf at 35 facilities from This is a space available Vancouver, Washington to Eugene, program and advance reservations Oregon for just $5 green fees. Plus, are not allowed. Make sure to iden- through our partnership with the tify yourself as a YOC Member Northern California Golf Associa- when checking availability at a tion, if you travel out of state, there course. Your 2016 Youth on Course are over 200 available courses you Membership card (orange) may play! is REQUIRED when playing.”
To join, complete the online For more information go to http:// curriculum reviewing rules, eti- oga.org/youth-course-0 quette, and character develop- ment. NEW in 2016 - Youth on February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 27 Fitness and health apps can educate Figure eight loop just less than eight miles children in a fun and interactive way Hike the Otter Bench Trail System From Stu Steinberg, FANs Secretary By Robin Gaudette, RN, ACSM/HFI, Aquatics Wellness Coordinator, RAPRD
We have read many times that children are more sedentary because of Editor’s note: This piece was edited from an article in the Bend Bulletin our hi-tech society, causing an increase in obesity and the problems associated with it. But like it or not, tablets, cell phones and computers are here to stay The Otter Bench trail system has eight miles of trails. The trails can and will be intertwined with their everyday life. be accessed from the end of Horny Hollow Road, just beyond a gate that
Medical and fitness experts are now recognizing the apps developed closes the area to motorized traffic. From the trailhead, the Otter Bench Trail for these devices as being a positive reinforcement to educate children about rises gently between towering basalt cliffs to the west and the river-carved the importance of health and fitness in a fun and interactive way. Numerous canyon to the east. It's an easy trail that's suitable for hiking, trail running, studies have been done on active video games (AVG). AVG’s are most com- horseback riding or mountain biking, and easy enough for just about any skill monly video “gaming” with a gaming system hooked up to a TV. The X-Box level. The route crosses a brushy landscape and in about 1.7 miles, reaches a and Wii have also been used very successfully for seniors, bringing fun and four-way intersection. The trail continues along the Opal Canyon Trail, a 3.5- recognizable exercises, i.e., bowling in to the home. Apps for cell phones and mile loop. In some sections, the rocky trail comes precipitously close to the tablets have now been created that turns exercise into a game with themes that steep slope down to the river with grand views of the river. After a half mile appeal to children and teens. These apps utilize “gamification” where the from the intersection, the trail begins a loop that takes you out to an overlook player earns points or badges as a reward to make the activity challenging and above the river. After completing the loop and returning to the four-way stop, appealing. Researchers have found that smartphone apps have characteristics you can take a side trip down the Pink Trail, which drops 400 feet in about a that increase fun and enjoyment, reinforce progress and provide support half-mile to a viewpoint along the river. The route is steep and requires sure through social media. footing to descend the rocky staircase. Take the Otter Bench Trail back to the trailhead. The entire figure eight is a little less than eight miles long, and takes They have also discovered that while beneficial results are seen dur- two to three hours to hike. A side trip on the Pink Trail adds nearly another ing the AVG, the children are more likely to adopt a more active and healthy mile and about a half hour of hiking time. lifestyle as a result. Other positive outcomes include breaking down negative or apathetic feelings about exercise, increased confidence, and lessen direct peer pressure. A recent article in the Journal of Physical Education, Recrea- tion & Dance, suggests Healthy Habits™ and MotionMaze, free apps for smartphones to try. Also recommended for the X-Box or Wii is Zumba® Kids. The Ultimate Zumba Dance Party video game. So mom and dad roll with it, download a few AVG gamified apps. T
More Breaking news!
EMPLOYEE ROUNDUP
Crooked River Ranch will be recruiting seasonal em- ployees now through the end of April. Both full and part time positions are available and most will start af- A Great Place to Hang Your Hat ter May first this year.
You can find an application for employment on the website: www.crookedriverranch.com or stop by the Administration office and pick one up. Bring or send completed applications to 5195 SW Clubhouse Rd., Crooked River, OR 97760.
Seasonal staff will be needed for: Swimming pool man- ager, swimming pool monitors, General Maintenance, golf course maintenance, and outside service for the T Golf Shop.
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Attention all residents of CRR….. Do you like to play rummy? Dutch Oven Club Events Ranch Chapel to host You might like the game Demonstration on tap photography session of Mah Jongg for Central Oregon By Jan Cook, Mah Jongg group By Michelle Shank, Ranch Chapel Office Admin Sportsman Show Do you like By Mark Schneider, CRR Dutch Over Group Ranch Chapel is hosting a Pho- to play rummy? tography Session and YOU are invited! You might like As we come back from a short LifeTouch Photography will be here to come and join recess from Dutch Oven activities, the March 4th and 5th, offering a FREE por- us for a game of Spring is heating up with plenty of ex- Mah Jongg. I’ve trait sitting and 1 FREE 8x10. citing events. To start, please come been told they are similar. This is a sitting and visit us at the Central Oregon There is NO obligation to pur- down and resting activity. No strenuous exer- Sportsman’s Show March 3rd-6th at chase anything, but there will be an cise, except the exercise of the mind. the Deschutes County Fair and Expo opportunity to order more photographs We have men and women playing Mah Center. We will be showing how to if you have needs. Jongg each Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 – get started with Dutch Ovens. We have 4:00 p.m. We have several new players and are ideas for equipment and there will be You must sign up with the always happy to teach anyone who wishes to Church Office at 541-923-8081. We many opportunities to join in the fun. learn the game. Camp Chef is sponsoring us. We look can help you choose the most photo- genic colors to wear for your free por- Come join us at the CRR Administration forward to seeing Building to play or learn to play Mah Jongg. A trait and answer any other questions you there. new game starts about every 20 minutes, so you might come any time and jump in. You can leave early For more have. We if other appointments are in your schedule. information con- hope to see Weekly play is free; $8.00 is the annual fee to tact Mark or Sue you there! belong to the National Mah Jongg League, Schneider at 541- which is optional. For more information, call 504-8765. Jan at 541-923-2438.
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”. February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 29 February, 2015 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 30