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Association, SRD & Fire District Info ……………..……..7-10 Inside... Calendar……………….3 Event Guide…4 Recreation…………….15

CRR Organizations...4 Classifieds……………...13

Crooked River Ranch lies on a peninsula of land near the confluence of the Crooked and Deschutes Rivers. These high desert rivers travel through miles of basalt canyons that have played sentinel to centuries of rich history. This gorgeous “River Canyon Country” plays host to those fortunate enough to live and play in this unique rural setting guarded by the majestic peaks of the Cascade Mountain Range. Golf, swim-ming, tennis, hiking, fishing, abundant wildlife, and a wealth of opportunities for a rich community life serve as the crown jewels in Crooked River Ranch’s crown. If you are visiting us, we welcome you and invite you to stay awhile. You just might discover, as we have, that Crooked River Ranch is “A Great Place to Hang Your Hat.”

Pull-out Ranch Governance Section

Volunteers and Committees ………………………………..8-10

A Great Place to Hang Your Hat

HOA and Community Life at Crooked River Ranch in the

Heart of Central Oregon

The Crooked River Ranch “Telegraph”

August 2012

The Community Yard Sale,

sponsored by CRR Home Owners

Association, will be held September

7th, 8th and 9th, 2012, from 8:00

a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The deadline to

register is Thursday, August 30th by

5:00 p.m. Registering and paying

the $3.00 fee will get your address

on the flyer/map and reserve an offi-

cial helium balloon to fly at your

sale. The fee covers advertising,

copy expenses, balloons and helium.

Balloons may be picked up at the

Old Fire Hall Thursday, September

6th from 3:00-7:00 p.m. and Friday,

September 7th from 7:00-9:00 a.m.

Flyers with a map and ad-

dresses will be available at three lo-

cations on the Ranch during the sale

and at the Administration Office

and Fire Hall during regular hours.

The Lions Club will be selling food

at the New Fire Hall Friday and Sat-

urday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

To have your address in-

cluded on the map, send your name,

address and phone number with

$3.00 to Paulette Nordin, 16751 SW

Dove Road, Crooked River Ranch,

OR 97760. Only your address will

be listed. A confirmation call will

be made early September. We will

advertise in all the local media.

Community Yard Sale On Tap for

Early September

By Mitzi Williams, HOA Phase Reps

Swearingen Takes First in “Show and Shine”

Clinton Swearingen proudly displays the Peoples Choice Award (sponsored by the Big Dog Saloon) that he won at the first annual “Show & Shine” Car Show held during the CRR Independence Celebration. His car, a 1955 Chevy 2-door, is a 5-speed with 4 wheel disk brakes and a 383 stroker. Swearingen has owned the car three years. This is his first time to show the car.

New location this year...

$50,000 for $15 at CRR Lions

Casino Night

Looking for a fun evening

that won’t break the bank? Then

consider the Crooked River Ranch

Lions’ annual Casino Night. For

just $15 you receive $50,000 in Li-

ons Funny Money, a

door prize ticket, and the

chance to win more

money at the gaming

tables throughout the

evening. The Funny

Money can be used later

to bid on high value

prizes during the auction

held at the end of the

evening or spent at the

Funny Money Store.

The theme of this year’s

event is “the Wild West”

so come dressed as your

favorite hustler or rustler.

Casino Night is one of the

club’s largest single-event fund rais-

ers. Last year, through the generos-

ity of local merchants and supportive

individuals, over $5,500 in prizes

was auctioned and given away as

door prizes. This year the Funny

Money Store will be open for pur-

chases of items throughout the eve-

ning. All proceeds from Casino

Night are earmarked for local chari-

ties and the Lions Sight and Hearing

Foundation.

Casino Night will be held

September 1, the Saturday of Labor

Day Weekend, at the Sandbagger

Saloon, beginning at 7:00 p.m. and

ending at 11:00 p.m. Food and bev-

erages will be provided for purchase

by the Sandbagger. If you need

information about Casino Night,

contact Jay Nordin at 541-570-5565

or Billie Higgins at 503-793-2605.

Photo by Phyllis Carlin

Billie Higgins, pictured with event organizer Jay Nordin, deals Black Jack at last year’s' Casino Night

Photo submitted by Carolynne Erickson

August 2012 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 2

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Friends and Neighbors of the

Deschutes Canyon Area

Clean Peninsula By Stu Steinberg

Seventeen volunteers par-

ticipated in FANS’ cleanup on the

National Grassland Peninsula on

June 24. We focused on an area

where shooting has been occur-

ring for years, leaving skeet de-

bris, shotgun and steel casings

and trash in an area around an

abandoned stock pond. It was es-

timated that we collected approxi-

mately two tons of trash. Much

of what we picked up is not bio-

degradable and creates a hazard

for wildlife, hikers, bike riders

and domestic animals. Skeet is largely not biodegradable and most of the

skeet debris we collected was in that category. It is composed of limestone

and pitch, an asphalt product that is toxic and often has a plastic coating.

According to federal regulations, users of federal lands must remove all trash,

litter and debris—this would include skeet pieces, shotgun and steel casings

and target materials. Failure to do so can result in being cited. As part of an

ongoing effort to restore degraded areas on the Peninsula, FANs will conduct

another Peninsula cleanup on September 23, starting at 10:00 a.m.

On Saturday, July 7, FANS operated a booth at the Buffalo Feed in

MacPherson Park. About fifty CRR residents stopped by our booth to dis-

cuss a range of topics, including local public land hiking trails, invasive

(weed) and native plants, and our National Grassland Peninsula cleanup ef-

forts. We distributed lots of trail maps and invasive plant brochures. Also, a

live plant display allowed people to see actual knapweed, toadflax, and other

invasive plants that threaten central Oregon lands. It was wonderful to meet

so many different people that were interested in FANS’ mission, and we look

forward to participating in other community events in the future. The next

FANS meeting is Monday, August 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ranch Senior Center.

Photo submitted by Stu Steinberg

Volunteers after the Peninsula clean-up

The CRR Spinning Circle The CRR Spinning Circle meets afternoons (1:00-

3:00/3:30) on the 4th Wednesday of every month, at the Ranch's Senior Center. Bring your wheel or spin-dle, fibers and yarns, knitting or other lap-work. Watch, learn, share, or just chat. Donation of $1.00 for the upkeep of the Center. Further info: (541) 548-4483

We are happy to report that

the Garden Club had a very success-

ful day from our cookie and plant

sale on July 7th at the Independence

Day Celebration in the park. A big

thank you to Shirley Fox and Mitzi

Williams for chairing the plant sale

and to Karen Johnson and Sylvia

Kimbley for organizing the cookie

sale. Also, many thanks to all our

members who donated plants, made

cookies and volunteered their time to

work the booths on Saturday. We

m a d e o v e r

$1,000 which

will go toward

the Christmas

tree for the Hos-

pice Festival of

Trees in Decem-

ber, and other

community pro-

jects we are in-

volved with.

Extra cookies

from the sale

were given to

the CRR Kids

Summer Recreation Program. Three

of our members who are now Master

Garden Club Hosts Successful Sale By Mary Jo Crossley, Co-Secretary, Mariposa Lily Garden Club

Gardeners were there to answer

questions on plants and gardening.

The club will be going on a

tour of Schillings Solar Gardens on

August 8th. For anyone interested in

joining us for the tour we will meet

for car pooling or caravanning that

morning at 10:30 a.m. on the corner

of Badger and Chinook.

OSU Extension Services is

having a tour of gardens in Bend on

July 21st; the cost is $10.00 per-

person. Tickets can

be purchased at

Round Butte Seed,

or call the OSU of-

fice at 541-548-

6088.

The Mari-

posa Lily Garden

Club has grown to

49 members. For

more information

about our club or

activities planned

in the coming

months call Co-

Presidents, Billie Higgins, 503-793-

2605 or Sandi Wilkins, 503-504-

0590.


Karen Johnson, Carole Stagl and Sylvia Kimbley at the cookie sale


SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

August 2012

1 5:00 PM Brown Bag

Food Program

Old Fire Hall CRR

6:30 PM Phase Rep

Meeting

2 10:30 AM CRR

Senior Group Social

Potluck at noon

4:30 PM Line Dancing

6:30 PM Boy Scouts

3 8:30 AM Lions Board

Meeting

4 9:00 AM Saturday

Mkt

5 10:00 AM FAN Hike

Folley Waters to the

Deschutes River

6 9:00 AM Fire Auxiliary 9:00 AM Ranch

Chapel Quilters

10:00 AM Joint Board Work Session/BAC Mtg.

1:00 PM Mah Jongg

6:30 PM FAN’s

7 4:30 PM Golf Advisory

Committee

5:30 PM Chamber

BOD Meeting

8 10:30 AM Mariposa Lily Garden Club Tour

Shillings Solar Garden 7:00 PM CRR Fire &

Rescue Town Hall

Meeting

9 10:30 AM CRR

Senior Group Social

Potluck at noon


6:30 PM Boy Scouts

10

11 10:00 AM Special

Roads District

12 12:30 PM Sing Your

Shoes Off

18 9:00 AM Saturday

Mkt

10:00 AM Ranch

Chapel Back to

School

17 4:00 PM Ranch

Chapel Back to

School

16 11:00 AM CRR

Senior Group Summer

Picnic


6:30 PM Boy Scouts

7:00 PM CRR Fire Board

15 5:00 PM Brown Bag

Food Program

Terrebonne

7:00 CRR Birders

14 1:00 PM Sage Quilters

4:30 PM Golf Advisory 6:00 PM Lions Social

7:00 PM Lions Meeting

13 9:00 AM Fire Auxiliary

9:00 AM Ranch

Chapel Quilters

1:00 PM Mah Jongg 4:30 PM Arch. Comm.


9:00 AM Ranch

Chapel Quilters



9:00 AM Ranch

Chapel Quilters

1:00 PM Mah Jongg

6:00 PM CRR Board

Meeting

19

26

22 1:00 PM Spinning

Circle


6:00 PM Lions Social


23 10:30 AM CRR

Senior Group Social

Potluck at noon


6:30 PM Boy Scouts

25 9:00 AM HOA

Annual Meeting /

Water Co.

Annual Meeting

30 10:30 AM CRR

Senior Group Social

Potluck at noon


6:30 PM Boy Scouts

21 5:30 PM CRR/

Terrebonne Chamber

Networking Social

September 2012

1 9:00 AM Saturday

Mkt

7:00 PM Lions

Casino Night

8 10:00 AM Special

Roads District

15 9:00 AM Saturday

Mkt

5 5:00 PM Brown Bag

Food Program

Old Fire Hall CRR

6:30 PM Phase Rep

Meeting

3 9:00 AM Fire Auxiliary 9:00 AM Ranch

Chapel Quilters

10:00 AM CRR Board Work Session

1:00 PM Mah Jongg

6:30 PM FAN’s

4 4:30 PM Golf Advisory

Committee

5:30 PM Chamber

BOD Meeting

6 10:30 AM CRR

Senior Group Social

Potluck at noon


6:30 PM Boy Scouts

7 8:30 AM Lions Board

Meeting


9:00 AM Ranch

Chapel Quilters


9


4:30 PM Golf Advisory 6:00 PM Lions Social


12

13 10:30 AM CRR

Senior Group Social

Potluck at noon


6:30 PM Boy Scouts

14

24

31

2 8:00 AM CRR Fire

& Rescue Labor

Day Breakfast

10:00 AM FAN

Otter Bench Trail

Hike

29


Around the Ranch Groups and Organizations

CRR Community Event Guide

.

August 1: Brown Bag Food Program 5:00 p.m. Old Fire Hall Phase Rep Meeting 6:30 Juniper Room August 2: CRR Senior Group 10:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Senior Center Library/Social with Potluck at noon Line Dancing 4:30 p.m. Admin Bldg. Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m. August 3: Lions Board Meeting 8:30 a.m. Juniper Room August 4: Saturday Market 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Old Fire Hall August 5: FAN Hike—Folley Waters to Deschutes River 10:00 a.m. August 6 Ranch Chapel Quilters 9:00 a.m. Ranch Chapel Fire Auxiliary 9:00 a.m. Fire Station CRR Board Work Session/BAC Mtg. 10:00 a.m. Juniper Room Open to the public—see website for agenda Mah Jongg 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Admin Building FAN's 6:30 p.m. Senior Center August 7: Chamber BOD Meeting 5:30 p.m. CRR Admin Building August 8: Mariposa Lily Garden Club 10:30 a.m. Shillings Solar Garden CRR Fire & Rescue Town Hall Meeting 7:00 p.m. Fire Station August 9: CRR Senior Group 10:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Senior Center Library/Social with Potluck at noon Line Dancing 4:30 p.m. Admin Bldg. Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m. August 11: Special Roads District 10:00 a.m. Juniper Room August 12: Sing Your Shoes Off 12:30—4:30 p.m. MacPherson Park August 13: Ranch Chapel Quilters 9:00 a.m. Ranch Chapel Fire Auxiliary 9:00 a.m. Fire Station Mah Jongg 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Admin Building Architectural Committee 4:30 p.m. Admin Building August 14: Sage Quilters 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Senior Center Golf Advisory Committee 4:30 p.m. Juniper Room Lions Club 6:00 p.m. Sandbagger Annex Social hour at 6:00 p.m., meeting at 7:00 p.m. August 15: Brown Bag Food Program 5:00 p.m. Terrebonne Grange CRR Birders 7:00 p.m. Senior Center August 16 CRR Senior Group Picnic 11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. MacPherson Park Line Dancing 4:30 p.m. Admin Bldg. Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m. CRR Fire Board 7:00 p.m. Fire Hal August 17 Ranch Chapel Back to School 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Ranch Chapel August 18: Saturday Market 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Old Fire Hall Ranch Chapel Back to School 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Ranch Chapel August 20: Ranch Chapel Quilters 9:00 a.m. Ranch Chapel Fire Auxiliary 9:00 a.m. Fire Station Mah Jongg 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Admin Building CRR BOD Meeting 6:00 p.m. Juniper Room Open to the public - See website for agenda August 21: CRR/Terrebonne Chamber Social 5:30 p.m. Desert Meadows Clubhouse August 22: CRR Spinning Circle 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Senior Center August 23: CRR Senior Group 10:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Senior Center Library/Social with Potluck at noon Line Dancing 4:30 p.m. Admin Bldg. Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m. August 25: HOA Annual Meeting Time 9:00 a.m. MacPherson Park Water Company Annual Meeting Following HOA Meeting MacPherson Park Dutch Oven Group 1:00 p.m. Senior Center August 27: Ranch Chapel Quilters 9:00 a.m. Ranch Chapel Fire Auxiliary 9:00 a.m. Fire Station Mah Jongg 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Admin Building Architectural Committee 4:30 p.m. Admin Building August 28: Sage Quilters 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Senior Center Lions Club 6:00 p.m. Sandbagger Annex Social hour at 6:00 p.m., meeting at 7:00 p.m. August 30: CRR Senior Group 10:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Senior Center Library/Social with Potluck at noon Line Dancing 4:30 p.m. Admin Bldg. Boy Scouts

Artists and Crafters Guild Contact - Cheryl McCawley 541-504-9158

Contact - Priscilla Evans 541-923-9696

Birders 3rd Wed. 7:00 p.m. Senior Center

Contact - Kevin Smith 541-923-3435

Boys and Girls Club 1199 B Ave., Terrebonne

Contact - Club Director 541-548-3456

Boy Scout Troop #72 Thurs. at 6:30 p.m.

Contact – Todd Nace 541-788-4101

Contact - Russ Hague 541-504-0051

Cancer Support Group

Contact - Karen Jamison 541-548-7979

Classic Cars

Wed at 5:00 p.m. Big Dog

Contact - Ted Cook 541- 923-2438

CRR-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Call for meeting times and dates

Contact - Hope Johnson 541-923-2679

CRR Senior Group Thurs. 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Senior Center

Contact - Earleen Arthur (Pres.) 541-504-8236

CRR Spinning Circle 4th Wed. 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Senior Center

Contact - Judith Drew 541-548-4483

Dutch Oven Group Last Sat. 1:00 p.m. Senior Center

Contact Mark or Sue Schneider 451-504-8765

FAN's 1st Mon 6:30 p.m. Senior Center

Contact Stu Steinberg 541-504-5407

Fire Auxiliary Mon. 9:00 Fire Hall

Contact - Sean Hartley 541-923-6776

Garden Club 3rd Tues. 10:30 a.m. TBS

Contact - Billie Higgins (Pres.) 503-793-2605

Contact - Sandi Wilkins - 503-504-0590

Juniper Jumpers 2nd Mon. 9-12 noon

Contact - Babs Weber 541-504-2151

Ladies Golf Club Contact - Judy Parker 541-923-9971

Lions 2nd and 4th Tues. Sandbagger Saloon

6:00 p.m. Social Hour, 7:00 Mtg.

Contact - Ted Carlin (Pres.) 541-923-3399

Mah Jongg Mon. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Clubhouse

Contact - Jan Cook 541-923-2438

Men's Golf Club Contact - George Mitchener 541-923-5706

Ranch Chapel - 541-923-8081 Sunday Services 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Ranch Hands

Contact - Julie Sorensen 541-504-7770

Women’s Ministries Thurs. at 10:00 (beginning in the fall)

Contact - Cheryl Foidel 541-504-3390

Youth Group – Tues. 6:00 p.m.

Contact Bill Ream 541-548-0671

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

Saturday Market Group 1st and 3rd Sat. seasonal 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Contact - Cathy Nemitz 541-420-2149

Shooting Stars Contact - Kate Adams 541-504-0721

Trails Committee Contact - Karen Woodward 541-548-3544

Walkers and Talkers Tues. at 9:00 a.m. TBA weekly

Contact - Jan Cook 541-923-2438


Grand Sweepstakes Winner Big Dog Saloon

Commercial

Big Dog Saloon

1st Place Commercial

Terrebonne Thriftway

2nd Place, Commercial

Crooked River Realty

3rd Place, Commercial

Children

Graves Family

1st Place, Children

Big Hat Ranch Kids

2nd Place, Children

DeSapio Family

3rd Place, Children

horses

Eileen Vollertsen

1st Place, Horses

Crooked River Sanitary/

Dana Jones

2nd Place, Horses

Amie Simpson and Billie

Richardson

3rd Place, Horses Organizations

Dutch Oven Cuisine 1st Place Organization

Crooked River Ranch

Board of Directors 2nd Place, Organization

Crook County Junior

ROTC

Individual

Eldon Myrbin

1st Place, Cars

Davis Family

2nd Place, Cars

Tom and Linda Bull

3rd Place, Cars

pets

High Desert Hummers

1st Place, Pets

Donna’s & Ginny’s Salt &

Pepper (Virginia Rada)

2nd Place, Pets

Donna’s & Ginny’s Salt &

Pepper (Donna Cameron)

Cars

2012 Independence celebration Parade

Carl & Lora Harbour

1st Place, Individual

Sue Koth

2nd Place, Individual

Jefferson County Sheriff

3rd Place, Individual

Photos by Gina Anderson and Phyllis Carlin


July was another busy

month for us. We had fun decorat-

ing our Dial-A-Ride Van for the Pa-

rade which Berkley Holman drove.

Riding inside were several of the

long time residents as the Grand

Marshall's: Lois Donnally, Cleone

Wise, Jean Kellis, Jake Janzen, Earl

Thompson and Edie Williams. Our

root beer float stand was a big hit

during the hot

day too. The

50/50 ticket

winner, Rick

Storm from

Sunriver, was

announced at

the Barn Dance.

J o h n

Sim brought his

guitar to our

first Thursday

of the month

birthday celebration. We sang the

birthday song and some patriotic

songs. Judy Brownson received the

birthday prize and Pat Myrben the

regular door prize. We took advan-

tage of the free bus to Warm Springs

so we could play at their casino. We

are sorry to say, due to low supplies

of bakery items, we are unable to

offer free bread, etc., to the rest of

the community anymore.

UP COMING EVENT: Our

annual BBQ picnic will be help at

MacPherson Park Thursday, August

16th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,

not at our Senior Center.

Keep in

mind we rent our

facility for events;

also tables, chairs,

and large food

warmers. Call

Babs at (541) 504-

8113. Why not rent

our VAN for your

group? Call Jason

our Dial-A-Ride

contact at (541) 598

-5559 to schedule

our van and a driver. The cost is

only $40.00 and you replace the gas

used.

We are a tax exempt organi-

zation, so any monies donated to us

can be a tax write off for you.

50 Plus or Recycled Teenagers Earleen Arthur, President

The Senior Van is available to rent for your group or organization


New Officers were elected by the CRR Lions Club and took office July 1st. From left front, Jim Stagl, Past President; Joni Thomas, Vice Presi-dent; Ted Carlin, President; Billie Higgins, Secretary; Back left Doug Reinhart, Membership Chairperson; Ben Mallery, Treasurer; Dave Wildt, Tail Twister; Tom Bull, Secretary; and Dean Flory, Lion Tamer. Not pic-tured is Vice President Jay Nordin

The Medical Gear being modeled by the new CRR Lion Club officers is

available to Ranch residents. This includes many items from canes,

walkers, bathroom items and even wheel chairs. If in need of equip-

ment call any of the following to see what is available:

Rick Wiggs 541-923-9963 Diane Knox 541-504-7707

Dean Flory 541-350-7419 Ben Mallery 541-420-9320

Harold Fox 541-504-4604 Dave Wildt 541-923-9778


Medical Equipment Available for

Ranch Residents By Ted Carlin, President, CRR Lions

Community Connection

We are looking for interested parties who want to help out with different Ranch projects. If interested please contact Jean Cochran at 541-548-4785.


Our meetings are on the

third Wednesday of the month at the

Senior Center, 7:00 p.m. The Au-

gust meeting is on the 15th and the

September meeting is on the 19th.

Finally we have seen some Quail

chicks. They are quite late this year

probably because

of the weird

Spring weather.

Again, if you

have free-roaming

cats in your area

the chicks will not

last long. We

also have had our first Crow’s nest-

ing in our area. (Another ‘invasive’

bird to contend with). On the posi-

tive side we have fledgling Lark

Sparrows, Gray Flycatchers, Ash-

throated Flycatchers, Phoebes, both

Mountain and Western Bluebirds,

Hummingbirds and many more to

brighten up your days. Bring your

binoculars to the meeting. We may

spend some time on the veranda

scoping out birds in the area. Please

let me know what you are seeing at

my address below.

Wednesday Morning Bird-

ers continue to scan Central Oregon

for great birds. They meet at Nancy

P’s Bakery in Bend at 7:00 a.m.

Mary ‘Y’ has Birding for Preschool-

ers on Mondays at Drake Park.

The Crooked River Ranch

Bird List (154 species so far) is

available at the Ranch Office, the

Information Kiosk, and at our meet-

ings. For information about our

group, the many birding opportuni-

ties, or about birding in general (and

remember, you only need to LIKE

birds to BE a ‘birder’), contact me

at: phone—541-923-3435 or e-mail,

[email protected].

No previous knowledge or expertise

necessary! Come join us and be part

of the fastest growing ‘sport’ in the

USA.

Crooked River Ranch Birders' Blurb By Kevin Smith

Thank you, thank you,

thank you.....for the absolute BEST

Independence Celebration ever! The

Parade, which is sponsored by this

Chamber, featured the most entries

ever....with close to fifty businesses,

individuals and organizations par-

ticipating. (See results on Page

5). The Lions' "Buffalo Feed" was

also outstanding, and, besides won-

derful food, featured incredible en-

tertainment including the Sunshine

Exchange Cloggers, Crook County

NJROTC and the world famous

"Dancin' Lions." The Artists and

Crafters' Bazaar was better than

ever, and the newest addition, the

"Independence Show 'N Shine",

went off without a hitch.

It was great to welcome the

CRR Homeowners' Association

float...special thanks to Ranch Ad-

ministrator Judy La Pora and Main-

tenance Supervisor Mike Knoke for

all of their help...also Parade Coordi-

nator Julia Randall, CRR Artists and

Crafters Guild organizer Cheryl

McCawley, Lions Paulette and Jay

Nordin for the Buffalo Feed, the

Ranch Chapel for the Jump Tent and

Quilt Show, Lion Joni Thomas for

the Barn Dance and everyone else

who helped out to make this event as

outstanding as it was.

The August Chamber Network-

ing Social is coming up..and YOU

are invited. It will be hosted by

Scentsy Wickless Candles distribu-

tor Jean George on Tuesday, August

21st beginning at 5:30 p.m. The

location will be Desert Meadows

Clubhouse, 520 NE Shoshone, Red-

mond. Join us for fabulous food,

lively conversation and great net-

working opportunities. Admission

is free and you do not have to be a

Chamber member to attend.

If you are a classic car buff, don't

miss the two major events coming

up this month. The Drifters' Car

Club "Harvest Run" cruises into

Redmond on Friday and Saturday,

August 17th and 18th, and the Terre-

bonne "Cruz' In" of which this

Chamber is a sponsor, roars into

Terrebonne on Saturday, August

25th. And remember, Chamber

membership is open to individuals

and businesses who want to be in-

volved in their community. Call me

at 541-923-2679 or check our web-

site at www.crrchamber.com for

more information on both of these

events or chamber membership.

Special "Independence Celebration" Wrap-Up

Chamber Talk By Hope A. Johnson, Executive Director


Ranch bulletin board

President’s Message Meetings

Board Meeting Highlights

CRR ASSOCIATION

BOD Work Session 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: 1st Mon/Juniper Room

Monthly Board Meeting 6:00 pm: 3rd Monday/Juniper Room

Contact: Admin Office 541-548-8939

Architectural Committee 4:30 p.m.: 2nd & 4th Monday/Admin

Contact: Mark Siemieniec

Phone: 541-504-1139

Budget/Audit 1:00 p.m.: 3rd Wednesday/Admin Bldg.

Contact: Marilynne Keyser

Phone: 541-923-0558

Golf Advisory 4:30 p.m.: 2nd Tuesday/Juniper Room

Contact: Al Kellogg

Phone: 541-504-4681

Parks & Recreation 6:30 p.m.: 4th Monday/Juniper Room

Contact: Sylvia Kimbley

Phone: 541-504-1073

Maintenance Committee Suspended until further notice

Phase Representatives 6:30 p.m.: 1st Wed./Juniper Room

Contact: Paulette Nordin

Phone: 541-923-1085

Nominating Committee 3:00 p.m.: 1st Wed./Juniper Room

Contact: Phyllis Carlin

Phone: 541-923-3399

OTHER CRR GOVERNING

ENTITIES

Special Roads District 10:00 a.m.: 2nd Saturday/Juniper Room

Contact: Vince Pelly Sr.

Phone: 541-504-1085

CRR Fire Protection Board 7 :00 p.m.: 3rd Thursday/Fire Hall

Contact: Tim McLaren

Phone: 541-279-0764

“CRR: The Positive and the Negative” By Ben Johnson

This is not a laundry list, simply a few thoughts on these categories.

Let’s start out with the “Positive” – that is easy and pleasant! In this category fall

the many volunteers who serve as committee members supporting the Board and our

community. Their work covers a broad range from planning and executing our sum-

mer recreation program for young people to thinking outside the box to conceptualize

and help bring to fruition ways to improve communications on the Ranch. But com-

mittee members are only part of a larger base of volunteers who materially contribute

to improving the quality of life on the Ranch by donating their time, talents and ideas.

Without them, there would be no Steel Stampede, holiday parades or patriotic obser-

vances on Memorial Day or the anniversary of 9/11. The volunteers are often moti-

vated and supported by the clubs and associations that enrich the lives of our members

– the Seniors, the Lions, the Ranch Chapel, the Mariposa Lily Garden Club, the Vol-

unteer Fire Department and the Fire Auxiliary to name a few. On many occasions, I

have observed that these organizations work together very effectively for the benefit

of the residents of our community. To paraphrase Martha Stewart—these are some of

the positive things on the Ranch.

Now, what do I consider the “Negative”? At the top of my list is the apparent

lack of interest in Ranch affairs which seems to infect the majority of our members.

The Nominating Committee has had great difficulty in recruiting applicants to run for

the Board of Directors. This year it took two extensions of the deadline to make the

needed number. Attendance at Ranch business meetings is another measure of the

general lack of interest in the mechanics of running the Ranch. Board meetings are

open to the public, but are attended by only a handful of regulars. While the Board

See President's Message Page 12

CALL TO ORDER: President Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the

Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Called: Directors: Ben Johnson, Jim Martin, Jay Nordin, Herb Parker, Michelle DeSapio,

Kit Henderson Vene Dunham and Vince Pelly

CONSENT ITEMS: The consent items were reviewed by BOD and minor changes were

made. Director Jim Martin motioned to approve the minutes with changes, seconded by Direc-

tor Kit Henderson, vote passed 7-0.

AR LOG AND BOARD ASSIGNMENTS: Made changes to AR Log, deleted items 8 & 10.

PRESIDENT MESSAGE: President Johnson reported that fence posts are being installed at

the tennis courts.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Architectural Review Committee: Paulette Nordin spoke regard-

ing the application process. Some construction is going on at the Ranch without the review of

the committee and asked Board “What does the Board want to do after the second request sent

to owner is ignored”? The Board decided to send a letter to the owner requesting they comply

with committee request. The ARC will go to county and request to red tag the project if owner

does not comply with BOD request. The Committee will establish a procedure for Board ap-

proval. Paulette also requested that the Board ask committees to attend the annual meeting

and sit at the committee table. President Johnson and Administrator LaPora will draft a letter

to committees. At the Jefferson County Commissioners meeting there will be a discussion on

See Board Highlights Page 10


Board Meeting Highlights (cont.)

2011/2012

CRR Board of Directors Please send all inquiries to: [email protected]

President—Ben Johnson…….…....541-771-9569

[email protected]

Vice President—Jim Martin............541-923-8082

[email protected]

Treasurer—Herb Parker..................541-923-9971

[email protected]

Secretary— Jay Nordin……..…….541-570-5565

[email protected]

Director—Vene Dunham..............541-548-0775

[email protected]

Director—Kit Henderson................541-350-3480

[email protected]

Director—Vince Pelly, Sr. .............541-504-2853

[email protected]

Director—Michelle DeSapio….…..503-871-5022

[email protected]

Phase Representatives Assisting with Ranch Communication

Phase 1 need volunteers

Phase 1 need volunteer

Phase 2 Paulette Nordin, Chair 541-570-5564

Phase 2 Debbie Copher……….…..541-548-3449

Phase 2 Mitzi Williams…………...541-548-0612

Phase 2 Denise Montgomery...…...541-548-3807

Phase 2 Pam Halladey…………….541-923-3708

Phase 3 Sylvia Kimbley………..…541-504-1073


Phase 3 Mitzi Williams……….…..541-233-7890


Phase 4 Gail Desbrisay………...….541-504-8562

Phase 5 Diane Randgaard…….…...541-279-9131

Phase 6 Gail Desbrisay………...….541-504-8562


Phase 8 Earleen Arthur………........541-504-0755

Phase 8 need volunteer

Phase 9 Roger Canalis………....….503-655-0448

Phase 9 Denise Montgomery……...541-548-0612

Phase 10 Carolynne Erickson……..541-419-7348

Phase 10 Lottie Hermannssen…….620-245-4551

Phase 11 Jim Stagl………………...541-548-0453

Phase 12 Jean Cochran………….…541-548-4785

Phase 13 volunteers needed

Phase 13-14-16 need volunteers

To receive announcements and updates

about community life at Crooked River

Ranch, contact your Phase Rep or the Phase

Rep chairman, Paulette Nordin at 541-570-

5564, [email protected].

Election 2012

Recreational Vehicles related to another HOA organization, Director Jay Nordin, Director Herb Parker and

Paulette will attend meeting.

TREASURER’S REPOPT: Director Parker gave a report on Revenues over Expenses; most areas of the

Ranch are doing well for this time and year and in some cases, better than last year.

MEMBERSHIP INPUT: President Johnson commented on a deer incident. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s

Department was not aware of our procedure for killing deer on the Ranch for humane purposes. Sheriff Ad-

kins has communicated to his department our Polices, ORS and Ranch Procedures. Director Parker will send

a digital procedure/policy to Director Jay Nordin for website posting. Dir. Nordin motion to rename the

Newsletter to Newspaper, vote failed 2-5, in favor Director Nordin and Director Vene Dunham. The CRR

Water Company will attend next regular meeting of the BOD to present their Long Term Plan.

OLD BUSINESS: Administrator Lapora reported that Board election material is ready and that the staff is

creating mailing list. She wanted conformation on who should not receive a ballot. Board policy states if

dues are not current by Aug 31, the property owners voting rights are forfited. Administrator Lapora and

Volunteer Coordinator Jean Cochran will be working to find new members for our different committees.

Committee members are asked to attend the Annual Meeting as the Board wishes to acknowledge the work

they have done and the efforts they have made on behalf of the Association. Motion to approve Administra-

tive Office area construction and remodel by Director Henderson, seconded by Director Martin, passed 7-0.

Motion to approve annual agenda, by Director Parker and seconded by Director Henderson, passed 6-0. A

Parks & Recreation Committee Volunteer request was put on hold, as requested by Director Nordin, because

of the use of an old form. He requested the volunteer re-submit using correct form. The Architectural Re-

view Committee submitted an overview of the Appeals Process for Board approval; the Board wants clarifi-

cation on what Jefferson County’s part will be in this process. Security at Panorama Park and Steelhead Falls

was discussed. The Ranch needs cooperation with county and BLM. A trailer may be put at the park and

staffed with a volunteer for security. President Johnson will send a letter to Jefferson County. Disc Golf

status, an (AIS) request will be presented at next Work Session.

FIRST READ: Director Nordin submitted to Board members the latest version of the Policy and Proce-

dures Handbook and requested Board review. He requested another meeting before next Board meeting to

discuss changes. This version shows sections 1-20 with a request to review the need to have some topics

removed or kept in handbook.

Motion to adjourn meeting to executive session by Director Martin and seconded by Director Dunham.

Ballot packages will be mailed on 1 August--with one sent to property owners for each lot they

own. Packets include the ballot, voter guide and voter information.

The Nominating committee vigorously sought to encourage members to run for open offices,

but only four applied despite two extensions of the registration deadline. Normally three of the nine

positions on the Board of Directors are up for election. This year there are four in order to also fill the

remaining two years of the term of a director who resigned.

This edition of the newsletter contains a section with the photos and campaign statements of

the four candidates for the Board of Director positions--Paula Bartolomei, Vene Dunham, James Dille,

and George "Mitch" Poppert. Candidates may also be nominated at the annual meeting but must meet

the same criteria as the other candidates—dues must be up to date and no outstanding CC&R viola-

tions. Spaces will be provided on the ballot for write-in votes. The three candidates receiving the high-

est number of votes will serve for a term of three (3) years; the one receiving the fourth highest number

will serve for a term of two years, replacing a BOD member who resigned.

Last year the Board of Directors, in accordance with legal counsel, mandated that members of

the Architectural Committee run for election each year. Six individuals are running for the five open

positions on the committee: Tom Huspek, Karin Powers, Guy Kimbley, James Stagl, Mark Siemieniec,

and Paulette Nordin.

In order to be eligible to vote, a property owner must have his or her assessments paid up as of

the date of the annual meeting on 25 August. There will be a last chance to have voting rights restored

by paying assessments by cash, cashier's check, debit card, or by MasterCard or Visa credit cards (no

personal checks) on the morning of the annual meeting between 8:30 a.m. and noon or at the Admini-

stration Office prior to the voting deadline. Don't forget to sign the return envelope--your vote would

not be counted without your signature. If you mail your ballot, make sure you put a $.45 stamp on the

envelope. Mailed ballots must be received at the accounting firm no later than 31 August. Members

will also be able to hand-deliver ballots--a ballot box will be available at the front office during the

month of August and will be available at the annual meeting . Last chance to hand deliver will be at

the Admin Office on 31 August at 4:30 p.m. Ballots received after these deadlines will not be counted.

As soon as the accounting firm releases the results--scheduled for 7 September--the Association Secre-

tary will post them at the Administration Office and on the Association Website. At the Work Session

scheduled for 10 September, the newly-elected Directors will be sworn in and an election of officers

will be held.


Vene Dunham, 12586 SW Corral Place, CRR

Crooked River Ranch, OR 97760. Jana and I moved to Crooked River Ranch in 2003 and are full-time residents. We have been

married 46 years and have two children and four grandchildren in schools in Washington State. Our move to Crooked River Ranch

was prompted by our families proximity in southern Washington. I attended high school and community college in Sacramento.

My work experience spans 35 years in commercial printing as a pressman and manager of purchasing, job estimating and job plan-

ning for printers in Northern California. I am an active member of the Golf Advisory Committee and also serve as the Handicap

Chairman of the Men's Golf Club. My desire to run for the HOA Board is prompted by my belief that we all must do our part at the

Ranch. I believe we all have a responsibility to contribute to our community and at Crooked River Ranch that means the various

committees, boards and service clubs. Jana and I recently joined the Lions and enjoy the many projects the Lions undertake. I see

the HOA Board as another vehicle to give back to the Ranch. Thank you for your support.

Paula Bartolomei, 14184 SW Cinder Cone Loop, CRR

My husband Gregg and I moved to the Ranch in 2003 as full-time residents to take advantage of the peaceful quality of life here. For

most of my life I called California home, graduating from college and then working in banking in a variety of positions: credit officer,

personal banker, registered investment advisor. In 1998, I transferred with the bank to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where I worked for six

years before retiring to Central Oregon. While in Santa Fe, I served on a number of non-profit boards: Santa Fe ProMusica; Partners in

Education; Fine Arts Board; Museum of New Mexico; and as a member of the Leadership Council, Northern New Mexico American

Cancer Society. I also volunteered as a fundraiser for the college of Santa Fe, and served as a tutor in an elementary school there. After

moving to the Ranch, I volunteered with the Master Gardner program in Redmond, and then joined the CRR Budget/Audit Committee

(BAC) two years ago. My time on the BAC has given me a deep understanding of the financial headwinds facing the Ranch in the fu-

ture. I promise to do my best to see that the assets of the Ranch are maintained for the enjoyment of current and future residents. I also

believe that volunteerism is one of the hallmarks of this country, and I will do my best to foster a spirit of volunteerism here on the Ranch.

I think teamwork is essential in any undertaking, and I will do my part to build teamwork on the Board so we can effectively manage the Ranch for

the residents who are privileged to live here.

James R. “Jim” Dille 15520 SE Crestwood Drive, Milwaukie

I am Jim Dille. My wife Sherri and I, in anticipation of a Spring 2011 retirement, purchased a second home on the Ranch in October

of 2010. We have two married children and seven grandchildren who love Central Oregon and really enjoy the beauty and quiet on

the Ranch. I am running for the Board in response to Ben Johnson’s request for volunteers in the ‘Telegraph’ and because I have al-

ways made it a point to be involved in my community, having served on elected Boards of a Fire District and a Water District in my

home town of Clackamas, OR. I continue to serve as Chairman of the Civil Service Commission for Clackamas FD #1. I also served

on the Budget Committee for Crooked River Fire this spring and applied for a vacancy on that Board that was created by a resigna-

tion. I come to the Board with no other agenda than working to ensure that this gem of a community continues to grow through its

fourth stage of development, as it celebrates 40 years of existence. It will be paramount for the Board to reach consensus on the

shape and pace of that growth and critical for us to create a plan that assures financial stability for years to come. The plan will need

to address maximizing the income potential from the two major revenue sources, the Golf Course and RV Park. My promise to you

is to work with the rest of the Board, listening to our constituents, to achieve those goals.

George "Mitch" Poppert 8726 SW Shad Rd.

I want to bring a new and younger view on ideas for the Ranch and community; for example, youth programs and activities, community events

such as music of all types in the park. My family bought an acre of land here around 1974. In 2000, I moved to the property and have lived

here full time since. I own a small business, SATCOM, which I brought to the Ranch when I moved here after founding it two years earlier in

Milwaukie. Prior to starting my own company I worked for Oregon Transfer Company for 10 years as a warehouseman. I am the father of

three grown children, twin boys who are 27 and a daughter who is 18. I am a former member of the Elks.

Candidates for the HOA Board of Directors

The Crooked River Ranch Club and Maintenance Association Annual Meeting

Meet the Candidates August 25th 9:00 a.m.

MacPherson Park


The Stretch Road Maintenance Tentative

Schedule & announcements

By Paula Bartolomei,

Vice Chair, Budget/Audit Committee

Saving money. It’s something we all

aspire to and many people talk about it: finan-

cial planners, articles in the newspaper, your

brother-in-law at the family BBQ. We all

know we ought to put something away for that

proverbial rainy day, but there are always tugs

at our wallet that prevent us from doing what

we know we’re supposed to do. And I don’t

know about you, but I much prefer going to

Macy’s than saving money for that new roof

we’ll need someday.

The Ranch is faced with having to

save money, too. The only difference is one

of scale: Where we homeowners have one

water heater or roof to replace, the Ranch has

many areas that need attention – and two in

particular are important as revenue producers:

the golf course and the RV park. Between

them, they brought in more than $135,000,

before depreciation, this last fiscal year. That

means your homeowners’ dues were not in-

creased more than they were due to the profits

they brought in. So we need to maintain them

– in fact, we need to improve them, if we can,

so that folks from other areas continue to

come to our golf course and RV park to enjoy

them and bring in much-needed revenue to the

Ranch.

The Ranch has a savings account

called the Capital Reserve Plan (CRP), and

every year the Board of Directors must set

aside cash in this account to pay for major

repairs and equipment replacements. Last

year, $100,000 was put into the CRP, and

$57,750 was spent on replacement equipment.

This year the Board expects to put in another

$100,000; however, $217,250 will need to be

spent to maintain our common property.

We’ll have a little over $200,000 left in the

CRP at the end of this year. That may seem

like a lot, but it is only a drop in the ol’ bucket

when you consider what we will face over the

next 30 years.

So please keep all of this in mind as

you see the heavy equipment out on the roads

or take your grandkids down to the pool. It

takes a lot to maintain the Ranch for us to en-

joy now and for future generations. As for

me, I was going to head down to Macy’s –

they’re having another sale – but after writing

this article about saving, I think I’ll just stay

home and tend to my roses.

President’s Message Continued from Page 9

meetings are not high drama, they deal with very

real issues that affect our members. Moreover,

there is a time set aside at each session for public

input—yes, that means you can speak directly to

the Board of Directors and raise any issue you feel

important. We publish in advance on the website

the agenda for the next meeting and the schedule

for coming meetings. While there is some modifi-

cation, regular Board sessions are normally held

on the third Monday of each month starting at 6:00

P.M. and work sessions are held normally on the

first Monday of each month starting at 10:00 A.M.

Both are held in the Juniper Room at the Admini-

stration Building. There are always plenty of

seats! The sense of apathy also extends to our

annual elections as usually only a limited number

of members vote by marking and returning the

ballots which are mailed to them. Last night, we

had a Candidate Forum which drew only a few

over 20 members who were not candidates or

Board members -- despite the fact that it was well

publicized. On the bright side, I believe the four

candidates acquitted themselves very well in an-

swering questions. Keep in mind that whoever is

elected will represent four of nine votes on key

issues that will affect our members—including the

level of dues. There will be another opportunity to

meet the candidates at our annual meeting which

will be held on Saturday, August 25th starting at

9:00 A.M. Please attend the annual meeting if you

can and vote in our election. That vote would be a

sign that you really do care about management of

the Ranch.

It is very sad that the lack of interest ap-

parently also extends to registering to vote for

county, state and federal elections. I simply do not

understand the lack of interest in voting. I served

as an international election monitor for the first

democratic election in a former communist state

and the eagerness of the newly free citizens to ex-

ercise that right was truly impressive. Those that

flocked to the polls and often had to stand in long

lines for hours before casting their vote clearly did

not believe it was a waste of time. We, who live

in a country where that right is taken for granted,

sometimes fail to recognize just how fortunate we

are to have it. There is information in this news-

letter that explains how to register to vote, please

do so if you have not already and exercise your

constitutional right to vote.

And one point of clarification, the Water

Company is an independent entity from the HOA.

It doesn't belong to the Ranch. An elected board

governs the Water Company and it is owned by

the members. We are happy to be working closely

with the company on many issues. Frank Day,

general manager of the Water Company, will brief

the board and public on the Water Company Long

-Term Plan at the next HOA Board meeting on 20

August.

Architectural Tip of the

Month for August Submitted by Paulette Nordin, ARC Secretary

The Architectural Review Committee

has had some requests for information about

HAM Radios lately. The committee would like

to let owners know that there is a county code

regarding HAM radios. They do fall under the

Wireless Communication Towers’ county code #

427in Jefferson county.

The provision is to protect properties

from tower structure failure and visual impact.

Please remember your neighbors when you plan

to build anything, so you are not blocking their

beautiful view of the rim, canyon or mountains

since we all came here for those special views.

All wireless communication structures require

an approved Building Permit.

August

Storm damage repair on roads

Working on yearly projects (updating

Roads)

Work on kiosk


Summer Rec Means Summer Fun By Phyllis Carlin, Telegraph Staff

When asked if she was enjoying the Summer Recreation program, 7 -year old Savannah Peterson said, "I like it, it's really fun. I especially love swim-ming and the other activities are fun too." With over 80 youngsters enrolled in the two-week program, many oppor-tunities are available for fun and learn-ing including sports, crafts, field trips and a picnic on Friday. The program begins with an hour swim program staffed by Ranch volunteers, student volunteers and pool attendants. Fol-lowing the swim the older students go for golf, kickball and softball and the

younger students head to the Ranch Chapel for crafts. Thursday's excite-ment included a fire truck ride to the station and the opportunity to see a Life Flight helicopter land. Friday's culminating activity included a picnic at the park and the jump tent. According to Parks and Rec Committee Chairper-son Sylvia Kimbley, one of the program organizers, "The kids love it. Parents have told me they're up, dressed and ready to go first thing in the morning. Many have asked if they can do it again next week. It couldn't be going better."

Exploring the Life Flight helicopter Proudly displaying our handcrafted masks

Early morning swim Clyde Striker plays a handcrafted Native

American flute

Donna Wildt demonstrates putting technique


CRR Independence Celebration

CRR’s Got Talent

OSU Master Gardeners Shirley Fox and Mitzi Williams and garden club member Gretchen Stryker

Cody Baidenmann and other members of the award winning Prineville NJROTC

Dana Jones leads the parade

Our favorite, the “Chicken Dance”!

Connie Riggs serves fantastic Dutch Oven Desserts

Always in step, the infamous Dancing Lions

Sunshine Cloggers put their best foot forward

Displaying handcrafted wares

Photos by Phyllis Carlin

During the Independence Day Celebration at Crooked

River Ranch, Ranchers, family and friends gathered to

celebrate our nation's freedom and heritage. It is also a

day when the many talents of the Ranchers and area resi-

dents are showcased. Ranging from great food, provided

by the Lions Club at the Buffalo Feed and the Dutch Oven

Group, who offered everything from main dishes to des-

serts, to dance exhibitions by the Sunshine Cloggers and

the infamous Dancing Lions, to the outstanding talents of

the award winning Prineville NJROTC Drill Team, there

was much to enjoy and celebrate. The talents of the mem-

bers of the Artists and Crafters Guild were on display as

tables with handmade and handcrafted items lined the

park. The beautiful quilts at the Ranch Chapel Quilt Show

will not soon be forgotten. Additionally, the OSU Master

Gardeners from the Mariposa Lily Garden Club were on

hand to answer your gardening questions. And let's not

forget the creativity that went into the design of the many

parade floats. Thanks to all who participated for making it

such a great day!


The second annual CRR

Fall Harvest Festival and Barn

Dance will be held at MacPherson

Park on September 15th beginning at

9:00 am. The festival will include a

Chili Cook-off, Barn Dance and

more. Most proceeds from the festi-

val will be used for maintenance of

the Old Ranch House, home of the

Ranch Senior Center.

The Dutch Oven Group will

sponsor and judge the Chili Cook-

off. For only $1.00 per sample you

can try the different chilis or pur-

chase a complete meal of chili, cole-

slaw, and cornbread for $5.00. The

Cook-off begins at noon. Participa-

tion in the cook-off is open to the

public. If you would like to enter,

contact Mark or Sue Schneider at

541-504-8765.

Starting at 9:00 a.m. booths

from the Seniors, Crafters Guild, and

Lions will open. The Lions Train

leaves the station at 10:00 a.m. and

rides can be purchased for fifty cents

up until 2:00 p.m. At 11:00 a.m.

judging for the Scarecrow Contest

will begin at noon. Get the kids of

any age to build a scarecrow for this

event. Apple bobbing and pumpkin

painting will also be held during the

morning.

The CRR Lions Club will

host its second Barn Dance of the

season. A live band will play from

3:00 p.m. to dusk and will feature

70s music to celebrate Crooked

River Ranch’s 40th birthday and a

bit of country and western too. If

you love to do disco, you might

want to enter the dance contest that

will be held during the dance. There

will be a Beer Garden from 3:00

p.m. to dusk.

For more information about

the festival, contact Paulette Nordin

at 541-570-5564 or Sue Schneider at

541-504-8765.

Fall Harvest Festival and Barn Dance

Ranch Organizations Join Hands to

Support the Senior Center by Phyllis Carlin, Telegraph Staff and Paulette Nordin, Phase Rep Chairperson

of fact, many of them played

against each other in their early

days of Little League, playing on

teams from Redmond, North Bend,

and South Bend.” Now, they play

together in the top

division of Little

League and many

will play together

during the school

year on the Ridge

View High School

Team.

Cur rent ly,

the team, which was

13 and 1 in regular

season play, has won

State for the second

year in a row. Rob-

inson states that this

team is older and

more experienced

than last year’s team. The team

and their coaches are excited to see

how they will fare at Regionals.

Winning at Regionals would mean

immediate advancement to the Lit-

tle League World Series in Bangor,

Maine. When asked what is gained

from participating on the team,

Braedon Price says that you gain a

broader perspective. “In Oregon,

we’re a very good team. Then

when you advance past State you

realize there are many other out-

CRR RV Park

One Stop on Their Way to Regionals By Phyllis Carlin, Telegraph Staff

Most people who roll into the

CRR RV Park come for rest and relaxa-

tion. But not so for members of the

Central Oregon Little League Baseball

Team. The team participates in the Sen-

ior League, the division for

14 to 16 year olds. And in

early July they were found at

the RV Park weeding, spread-

ing bark dust and, according

to RV Park Manager Patti

Hummel, “Sprucing up the

place.”

At this time the team

was preparing for State Tour-

nament, which was held in

Salem in mid-July. The team

won State handily, defeating

Salem Cascade 23-0 in the

final game. By winning

State, they have advanced to

Western Regionals and the

team is currently en route to Ontario

California, where the games will be

played. Their preparation for State in-

cluded practicing three days a week, but

in between practices they also found

time for fundraising activities. This is

what brought them to the RV Park, to

work together with their coach, to earn

money to offset the cost of their trips.

According to CRR resident Sid

Robinson, who has coached the team for

three years, “Many of the boys have

played baseball a long time. As a matter

standing teams out there. It’s definitely

a growth experience.”

Team members include Sinjin

Robinson, Chris Hawkins, Braedon

Price, Cole Manning, Cody Anthony,

Collin Runge, Kyler Christianson, Ken-

nedy Reeves, Dakota Schamburg, Tyler

Ross, Kahl Mallot and Ki Scott.

Chris Hawkins spruces up the RV Park


We are all aware of the local

Lions Club on the Ranch. They are

always doing something or helping

someone. They provide eye glasses

to those who can’t

afford them, and hear-

ing aids. They clean

up the road from

Lower Bridge to the

Ranch border. They

collect bottles and cans for recy-

cling, operate the Limb Dump for

yard debris disposal. They built and

maintain the Lions Memorial Park

where anyone can stop in for some

peaceful relaxation and contempla-

tion or just to visit a loved one’s me-

morial tree. They just put on a great

Buffalo Burger feed and Barn Dance

during our Independence Celebra-

tion at the Mac Park pavilion, an-

other facility they maintain. On La-

bor Day weekend they put on the

Casino Night, a great fun night for

everyone who attends. The money

they raise goes right back into our

own community in the form of sup-

port for much of the other programs

that benefit our Ranch residents.

Have you ever wondered;

Who are these people? Where are

they from? Well, they are your

neighbor, friend, golfing buddy, gar-

den club member, fellow church

member, member of the Ranch

Board of Directors. They are every-

day folk, living, working and play-

ing in our wonderful Ranch commu-

nity, who have something in com-

mon. A desire to help others and

give back to the community they

live in and enjoy so much. If you

have the same desire, they will

gladly welcome you into their fold. I

have been a part of this group since

2005. My pathway in Lions has

taken me into higher leadership

roles. I have just finished a year as

the District Governor for the district

we are part of. Through all of this,

the Lions Club of Crooked River

Ranch, the club I belong to, has been

a firm foundation of support. Words

alone can’t express my thanks, ap-

preciation and love for this wonder-

ful group of dedicated men and

women. Crooked River Ranch Lions

Club, YOU ARE THE BEST.

Who are the Crooked River Ranch

Lions? By Jim Stagl, Lion and Ranch resident

RANCH RAVES By Phyllis Carlin

Over eighty children enjoyed

the Parks and Recreation

Summer Program this year.

Kudos go out to all the volun-

teers who helped make the

program happen. According

to program organizer Sylvia

Kimbley, 30 plus volunteers

assisted with the program this

summer. Their jobs ranged

from instructors and demon-

strators, to providing refresh-

ments, to ensuring the safety

of the children as they walked

from the pool to the chapel.

Special thanks go out to Mil-

ton Dennis, who headed the

swim program; Margie Cof-

fey, who headed the crafts

program; and Chris Sorenson,

who headed the activities pro-

gram. The CRR Pro Shop

also got into the act with Pro

Pat Huffer and Assistant Pro

Jeff Robinson conducting a

chipping and putting clinic for

the older kids. There was no

lack of help for Pat and Jeff as

many of our great local golfers

assisted with the clinic. The

ride on a fire truck and explo-

ration of the Life Flight helicopter arranged by Fire Chief Tim McLaren provided

excitement and a special learning experience. So a big tip of the hat goes out to all

the volunteers who made two weeks in July very special for our kids.


Jack Baldwin teaches the Sioux Circle Dance to Summer Rec students


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GreenScapes and WaterGardens

Hello fellow Ranchers! We are GreenScapes and WaterGardens.

The Ranch is a beautiful place to live, and there is no place like home! We are fortu-

nate to live in the most beautiful place in Central Oregon. I believe we spend most

of our time in this great oasis. Why not have a beautiful landscape or water feature,

so when vacations or getaways are tough to do, your landscape becomes your own

piece of heaven!

I would like to introduce a new mentoring program I have started with a great group

of high school students. It is called, Student Landscapers. These great young

adults need jobs to keep their ambitions sharp! With the Student Landscapers pro-

gram you get my 30 years of experience, I am on the job with these students at all

times. The reward is you get an awesome job at a reasonable rate! Why pay land-

scape companies 3-4 times more with no technical support or expertise on the job to

supervise. I hope you will take advantage of the Student Landscapers Program.

Everybody wins, not only will you be smiling when your job is over, you will have

to compete with the smile you just created for the Student Landscapers. We are

here to help, please don't hesitate to call us. We can be reached at 541-420-2665.

Remember, "We're not after your wallet, we're after your smile!"

The services we provide, but are not limited to, include:

Greg Schmidt,

Owner

541-420-2665

LCB #8870

Water feature installations

Landscape maintenance

Water feature materials

Turf and irrigation installation

Tree, plant, & shrub installation

Water Feature nutrition products

Irrigation repairs

Winterizations

Pond maintenance programs

Backflow certifications

Retaining walls

Pavers and Flagstone installation

Crooked River Ranch Resident Since 1995

Pool Staff Practices Rescue Techniques

Ranch Pool Staff receive their annual Water Rescue Training from Fire

Chief Tim McLaren, assisted by Fire and Rescue personnel. Cathleen En-

nes, Gabby Knorr, Kraelyn Walker, Janel Powell and Hayden Clark

learned various rescue techniques, practicing on both large and small

swimmers, using both a rescue float and then placing the "victim" on the

back-board.

Photo by Mike Knoke

Fire Chief Tim McLaren conducts the annual Water Rescue Training for the Pool Staff

Very rewarding. For more information

contact Kathy Watkins at 541-923-182

or at [email protected].

Permanent and fill-

in drivers needed.

One and a half

hour commitment,

twice a month.

Meals on Wheels Needs Drivers


CRR Ladies Golf Club By Judy Parker, President

Wow, my favorite time of year!! Golf, sunshine, barbeque, ice cream to be had at the snack bar . . . how can it

get any better than that? Both the golf course and our playdays are much improved with that sunshine. Earlier start times

make it possible for us to finish before it gets too hot and leaves some time later in the day for other pursuits.

We have had several big events, including the Ladies Host the Men, CRR team play, CRR 18-hole visitation

and one of the biggies – The Rally for the Cure. Our Senior Ladies hosted this event here at the ranch on July 9th and

raised over $2600 for this cause. Bonnie Gaston, Marie Olds, Donna Wildt and a supporting cast of Senior Ladies mem-

bers put in many hours of planning and work to get it to come off without a hitch. Pink hats, visors, shorts and shirts

were in abundance.

July is Cancer Awareness Month and not only did our ladies go all out but Richard Jensen, our golf course su-

perintendent, provided some special flags for the greens that were in supportive pink color combinations with pink flag-

poles. In addition, these flags and poles may make their appearance on Ladies’ day during the rest of the month of July.

Our second annual Diamond In The Rough Tournament was on held on July 19th and 20th with a full field of 50 teams

(100 players). Participation by our Ladies Club was great with more than 40 members playing. Thanks so much to

Selma Cusick for the idea and for all of the hard work done by Selma, Suzanne Greig, Judy Skaurud and their commit-

tee.

If you make it down to the swimming pool or golf course, have an ice cream cone for me, OK??

CRR Men’s Golf Club By George Mitchener, President

Summer is finally here and in full swing (pun intended). I can’t believe our CRR Men’s Club golf season is

half over ! We’ve had huge turnouts, often filling the course; a testament to a fun and active Men’s Club. If you’ve

thought about joining, come on down and give us a try; you’ll like it.

We’ve had a busy month, with many great events. On June 20th the wonderful CRR Ladies golf club had their

“ladies host the men” event. They put on their usual first class smorgasbord, and, oh yeah, we played some golf too…

If anybody wants to see organization in action, come watch the CRR Ladies club put on an event – wow !!

Our July opening tournament was an ABCD Stand Away Scramble; very well attended and a fun day. There

was a tie for the overall winner; they were the teams of Sean Remer, Phil Piazza, Scott Eberle, Jerry Winheim and Bob

Wright, Terry Papen, Ron Mahood, AK Majors, congratulations guys.

On July 10th, we hosted Eagle Crest for the first half of the home and home. We eeked out a 6 point win during

a tightly contested day. We play them at their house on August 15th and are planning on another win and retaining the

season Eagle Cup… Great golf team CRR!

Huff’s Stuff from

the Golf Shop By Pat Huffer, PGA Processional.

It is hard to believe that, at

this writing, we are midway through

our peak golf season. The weather

has been all over the map (according

to Sparkling Bob and the NOAA),

but for the most part has not had a

negative effect on our play. We

have enjoyed a very busy season

with even our afternoon times filling

better than recent history.

Keeping my report short and

sweet, please note the following up-

coming events, bring your friends

out to play, sign up your kids/

grandkids for our next Junior Camp,

and for those with merchandise

credit on the books, remember you

may use your scrip money for

SNACK SHACK purchases.

See you on the links,

Huff

Upcoming Events

Junior Golf Camp #2 (Int. & Adv.)

Aug. 6 – 10

Redmond Moose

Aug. 26 ……….…….8am Shotgun

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Oct. 5-6-7

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Recreation at the Ranch

Tennis Court Re-construction

Tennis court re-

construction began

with pulverization

of the old courts.

This material was

then rolled and

graded to form the

base layer.

Two layers of as-

phalt were put on

top and this will be

coated with five

layers of green

court surfacing,

after the fence

goes up.

Photo by Mike Knoke


Pretty in Pink….

CRR Senior Ladies Host Rally for the Cure By Phyllis Carlin, Telegraph Staff

Normally the Crooked River Ranch Golf

Course can be described as a sea of green nestled

against the rugged high desert landscape. But on

July 9th, the “sea of green” was awash with pink

as the CRR members of the Central Oregon Sen-

ior Women’s Golf Association (COSWGA)

hosted their annual game combined with a Rally

for The Cure event.

Founded in the fall of 1990 at the

Crooked River Ranch Clubhouse, COSWGA

originally had just under 100 members from six

Central Oregon clubs. Today the association

boasts 160 members from 10 area clubs. Mem-

bers from each club host a game day at their

home course every year. But according to event

organizer Bonnie Gaston, the CRR members are

the only ones who combine the two and host a

fundraising event with their annual game.

Hosting a Rally for The Cure at CRR was

the brainchild of CRR resident Jean Welby, who

organized the original event in 1996. Welby con-

FANS will lead a hike from the

end of Folley Waters to the

Deschutes River on Sunday,

August 5 starting at 10AM. It’s

an easy two-mile round trip. On

September 2, at 10AM, we will

lead a hike along the Otter

Bench trail. This is an easy four-

mile hike. Bring snacks, if de-

sired. If you want to go on one of

the hikes, please call Diane

Randgaard at (541) 279-9131.

tinued as event organizer for 10 years before

passing the torch on to Gaston in 2006.

Welby herself battled ovarian cancer, suc-

cumbing to the disease in 2007. Gaston has

carried on in her footsteps and a Rally for The

Cure has been held annually at CRR since

1996.

Gaston considers the CRR Rally for

The Cure to be a great event. According to

Bonnie, “The ladies really get into the spirit of

the event. More and more arrive dressed in

pink each year. They fully embrace and sup-

port the Rally for The Cure aspect of the day.

Through their generosity $2,600 was raised

for breast cancer research.” But the 112 golf-

ers, some coming from as far as from Sun-

river, weren’t the only ones who got into the

spirit of the day. Golf course superintendent

Richard Jensen and his staff ensured that each

hole had a pink flag stick plus pink embroi-

dered flags and the entire pro shop staff was

decked out in pink.

The beauty of the day and the fun on the

course, however, cannot mask the somberness of the

fight against cancer. At the awards ceremony fol-

lowing the tournament, survivors are asked to stand,

first those who have had cancer one to five years, up

to those who have had cancer for over 15 years.

Then everyone who been affected by cancer in some

way are asked to stand. At this point no one is

seated.

One in eight women will develop breast

cancer in their lifetime. Rally for The Cure events

are held on golf courses and tennis courts through-

out the nation with the goal of raising awareness of

the disease. Since 1996 these events have generated

$60 million for Susan G.Komen for the Cure.

Gaston credits the success of the day to her

tournament committees, a large number of volun-

teers, and the enthusiastic and generous women who

play in the event. Special thanks go out to Marie

Olds, Donna Wildt and Afton Monroe, Judi Price,

Jana Dunham Wanda Wright; Charlyn Hughes, Kay

McCurdy, Karen Jamison, Cathy Hunter, Cookie

Dillavou, and Linda Romani. Also all the Cart

Guys, Pat Huffer and the entire Pro Shop staff, and

Richard Jensen and the golf maintenance crew.

On the first tee. Chirs Larson of Awbrey Glen and Dianne Concannon from Eagle Crest, ready to tee off

Pretty in Pink...Darlene Ross and Carol Ann Thurston of Juniper Golf Course

Cathy Hunter and Karen Jamison present Joey DuPuis or Eagle Crest with greens fees for two!

FANS Leads Two

Early

September Hikes By Stu Steinberg

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Crooked River Ranch lies on a peninsula of land near the confluence of the Crooked and Deschutes Rivers. These high desert rivers travel through miles of basalt canyons that have played sentinel to centuries of rich history. This gorgeous “River Canyon Country” plays host to those fortunate enough to live and play in this unique rural setting guarded by the majestic peaks of the Cascade Mountain Range. Golf, swim-ming, tennis, hiking, fishing, abundant wildlife, and a wealth of opportunities for a rich community life serve as the crown jewels in Crooked River Ranch’s crown. If you are visiting us, we welcome you and invite you to stay awhile. You just might discover, as we have, that Crooked River Ranch is “A Great Place to Hang Your Hat”.

August 2012

The Lord’s Ranch Hands and Women’s Ministries of Ranch

Chapel in conjunction with the CRR Lions Club will host “Sing Your

Shoes Off 4 Back to School” on Sunday, August 12th at MacPherson

Park from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The event is geared to families. There will

be games for everyone and in the afternoon we will hold the “Sing Your

Shoes Off” event. This will be a song and possibly dance that we will

video tape for UTube. The Lions will have the grills going. Lunch will

be available for purchase for $5.00 and will include hotdogs, chips and

cola. Everyone is encouraged to be involved. Items for school have been

and are being purchased and we will use these items in the video.

This event is to prepare for our “Back to School” at the Ranch

Chapel, which will be held on August 17th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and

August 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Families can come and pick

out good used clothing, school supplies, backpacks, tennis shoes, and

various other sundry items. Our goal is to help families on the Ranch

with the high cost of getting their children back in school each year. For

families with several children, the costs can run in the high hundreds,

depending on what the child is going to participate in at school. Times

and dates will be posted later as you enter the ranch. Mark your calen-

dars and be sure to attend these two family events! For more infor-

mation, call 541-923-8081.

The Lord’s Ranch Hands are collecting donations for school sup-

plies. These supplies will serve our Back to School event on August 17th

and 18th and will serve Terrebonne and Culver schools. Donations can be

dropped off at Ranch Chapel or Fire Hall before 1:00 p.m. on the 17th.

Join us for “Sing Your Shoes Off”

Chapel Groups Host Events to

Support Ranch Youth By Julie Sorenson, Lord’s Ranch Hands

We’re getting ready and geared up for our annual

Labor Day Breakfast which will be held on Sunday Septem-

ber 2nd. The breakfast will start at 8:00 a.m. and run until

11:00 a.m. I will hold a town

hall meeting regarding the

Ranch evacuation process on

Wednesday August 8th at 7:00

p.m. here at the fire station. At

this time we can also address

your questions and concerns

regarding air ambulance service

as well. We thank the ranch

residents that participated in the parade and at the yearly

fireworks lighting event.

Fire season is upon us so please be safe and very

careful during the month of August. Please visit our website

to get details for all our upcoming events and major calls at

www.crrfire.org or for current information about your fire

department. We always welcome comments and concerns

from our residents so please don’t hesitate to stop by the

station and visit in person. Our CRR Fire & Rescue Board of

Directors meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:00

p.m. From all the members of Crooked River Ranch Fire &

Rescue to you, we wish you a very safe and happy summer

season!!!

News from CRR Fire and

Rescue By Fire Chief Tim McLaren

Labor Day Breakfast September 2nd

Life Flight lands for the Summer Recreation

Program, students explore helicopter! For

more information see related story on page 13

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