Association, SRD & Fire District Info ……………..……..9-12 Inside... Calendar………….…….3 Classifieds……… …...17 CRR Organizations...4 Recreation……..…….19 Pull-out Ranch Governance Section Volunteers and Committees ………………………………..9-12 A Great Place to Hang Your Hat The Crooked River Ranch “Telegraph” 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 h ave, that Crooked River Ranch is “A Great Place to Hang Your Hat”. Breaking NEWS What’s in a name? By Paula Bartolomei, Secretary Crooked River Sanitary… Crooked River Club & Maintenance Association…Crooked River Re- alty…Crooked River Water Co… What do these entities have in common? Absolutely nothing, except they all use the name of that meandering river which runs on our northern flank until it spills into Lake Billy Chinook. Why do I men- tion this? Because recently the Board of Directors sent out a survey asking the homeowners how we are doing, and from some of the replies that were sent in, it appears there is some confusion as to who owns what businesses here on the Ranch. The main misconception is that the CRR HOA owns the water company and/or the garbage company, but that is not true. While we were in charge of operations of the water company back when the Ranch started selling lots, the water com- pany was spun off as a separate en- tity in 1999. They have their own manager, Frank Day, who is serving the water community very ably, and a five-member Board of Directors, led by Dennis Kirk. The water com- pany works very closely with the Administration here, and there is a good team spirit between the two entities, but they are separate from the HOA. As for the garbage com- pany, it is a private business owned by Dave and Tom Jones and Dave and Pat Cargni and has always been a separate entity. So if you have a question about your billing or service from either the water company or the gar- bage company, please go to them directly and they will be happy to assist you. Any questions pertain- ing to Ranch business should be di- rected to the Administration office, as always. I hope that clears up any confusion out there as to business ownership. Now, where was I? Oh yes, Crooked River Coffee Co...Crooked River Roundup… Crooked River Plumbing Co… Photo by Gina Anderson In a cloud of dust, riders at last year’s Steel Stampede are off and running February, 2013 Thank you Steel Stampede for our new Information Center! By Judy LaPora, Ranch Administrator Thanks to the efforts of sev- eral organizations and individual volunteers, the proceeds from the annual motorcycle event, The Steel Stampede, have provided Ranch residents with enhancements that would not have happened otherwise. For example, proceeds from the event financed the building of the restrooms at the ball field and more recently, served to fund the purchase of the land and the construction of our new Information Center. Initially, the Stampede was brought to the Ranch by Pete Fisher owner of Powroll, a Ranch businessman who wanted to give back to the community. The first year, proceeds were donated to the CRR Fire Department. It was See Steele Stampede page 19 Joint Board of Directors Budget/Audit Committee Mtg. February 4th 1:00 p.m.
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Association, SRD & Fire District Info ……………..……..9-12 Inside... Calendar………….…….3 Classifieds……… …...17
CRR Organizations...4 Recreation……..…….19
Pull-out Ranch Governance Section
Volunteers and Committees ………………………………..9-12
A Great Place to Hang Your Hat
The Crooked River Ranch “Telegraph”
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”.
Breaking NEWS
What’s in a name? By Paula Bartolomei, Secretary
Crooked River Sanitary…
Crooked River Club & Maintenance
Association…Crooked River Re-
alty…Crooked River Water Co…
What do these entities have
in common? Absolutely nothing,
except they all use the name of that
meandering river which runs on our
northern flank until it spills into
Lake Billy Chinook. Why do I men-
tion this? Because recently the
Board of Directors sent out a survey
asking the homeowners how we are
doing, and from some of the replies
that were sent in, it appears there is
some confusion as to who owns
what businesses here on the Ranch.
The main misconception is that the
CRR HOA owns the water company
and/or the garbage company, but
that is not true. While we were in
charge of operations of the water
company back when the Ranch
started selling lots, the water com-
pany was spun off as a separate en-
tity in 1999. They have their own
manager, Frank Day, who is serving
the water community very ably, and
a five-member Board of Directors,
led by Dennis Kirk. The water com-
pany works very closely with the
Administration here, and there is a
good team spirit between the two
entities, but they are separate from
the HOA. As for the garbage com-
pany, it is a private business owned
by Dave and Tom Jones and Dave
and Pat Cargni and has always been
a separate entity.
So if you have a question
about your billing or service from
either the water company or the gar-
bage company, please go to them
directly and they will be happy to
assist you. Any questions pertain-
ing to Ranch business should be di-
rected to the Administration office,
as always.
I hope that clears up any
confusion out there as to business
ownership. Now, where was I? Oh
yes, Crooked River Coffee
Co...Crooked River Roundup…
Crooked River Plumbing Co…
Photo by Gina Anderson
In a cloud of dust, riders at last year’s Steel Stampede are off and running
February, 2013
Thank you Steel Stampede for our
new Information Center! By Judy LaPora, Ranch Administrator
Thanks to the efforts of sev-
eral organizations and individual
volunteers, the proceeds from the
annual motorcycle event, The Steel
Stampede, have provided Ranch
residents with enhancements that
would not have happened otherwise.
For example, proceeds from the
event financed the building of the
restrooms at the ball field and more
recently, served to fund the purchase
of the land and the construction of
our new Information Center.
Initially, the Stampede
was brought to the Ranch by Pete
Fisher owner of Powroll, a Ranch
businessman who wanted to give
back to the community. The first
year, proceeds were donated to the
CRR Fire Department. It was
See Steele Stampede page 19
Joint Board of Directors
Budget/Audit Committee Mtg.
February 4th
1:00 p.m.
February 2013, The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 2
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Contact - Joan Profitt 541-923-6035 Trails Committee
Contact - Karen Woodward 541-504-0699
Upper Room Christian Fellowship
Sun. 10:00 a.m. Contact Dodie or Glenn Sand 541-548-0622
Victory Women’s Exercise Group
M,W, F 2:15 p.m. Contact Sheila Cisneros 541-771-2868
The Crooked River Ranch Board of Direc-
tors hosted the Jefferson County Commissioners—
Wayne Fording, John Hatfield and Mike Ahern—
plus several key county staff members for a joint
work session on Monday, January 21st. The meet-
ing in the Juniper Room drew such a large audi-
ence that additional seats had to be set up.
Board President Johnson quipped that it must
have been the “rock star” status of the county
commissioners that drew such a large crowd,
but we believe it actually demonstrated the
support of our community in cleaning up
problem areas on the Ranch.
The focus of the meeting was on
county code enforcement, with a theme of
working together to maximize effectiveness
with our limited resources. The discussion
pointed the way for improvements in multiple
areas and laid the groundwork for further in-
creasing cooperation. Jefferson County Sher-
iff Jim Adkins was also present and discussed
the law enforcement footprint on the Ranch
and described how his department has crea-
tively sought to provide the best coverage its
limited resources would allow. President
Johnson noted that several years ago the As-
sociation budgeted funds to provide for two
additional deputies to increase coverage on the
Ranch, but the Board decided in 2004 to termi-
nate that arrangement. When asked for his as-
sessment of the meeting, President Johnson said:
“This was a very successful meeting and we look
forward to continuing to build our partnership
with Jefferson County for our mutual benefit.”
Photo by Phyllis Carlin
Discussing Code Enforcement at CRR. Pictured Back Row (L-R): Jefferson County Sheriff Jim Adkins, CRR Board Members Ben Johnson, Jim Martin, Jim Dille, Paula Bartolomei, Michelle De-Sapio, Kit Henderson, and Vene Dunham. Front Row (L-R): Jefferson County Commissioners John Hatfield, Wayne Fording and Mike Ahern, CRR Board Member Mitch Poppert.
Jefferson County Commissioners Wayne Fording and Mike Ahern visit with CRR Board member,
Mitch Poppert before the start of the meeting
Joint meeting held at CRR
CRR Board of Directors and Jefferson County Commissioners
meet to discuss county code enforcement
By Ben Johnson, President
The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 5
Cherry pie, hearts and flow-
ers.....President's birthdays and Val-
entine's Day. February at Crooked
River Ranch. As we struggle with
the winter doldrums, we can think
back on some really "fun" recent
events and look forward to Spring.
The Chamber’s Annual
Meeting/Gala, “Back to the Fifties”,
held on January 26th and was a huge
success. Attendees enjoyed a sump-
tuous dinner, bid on wonderful silent
auction items and won great raffle
gifts. The evening culminated with
twist, hula hoop and limbo contests
followed by dancing the night away
to classic 50’s music.
With Spring just around
the corner, we will all be gearing up
for the annual "Steel Stampede"
Vintage Motorcycle Rally. This is a
don't miss event. In addition to be-
ing a participant in either the Satur-
day trials or the Sunday races, there
are also many volunteer opportuni-
ties for everyone. From working the
track during trials or races, selling
tee shirts, working the gate...there's
room for everyone to get in-
volved. Proceeds from the "Steel
Stampede" are used for various
Ranch projects. Mark your calen-
dars for the first weekend in May,
and stay tuned for updates each
month.
The new Welcome Kiosk is
open. We'll have the information
about many Oregon destinations, as
well as up to date offers and promo-
tions from area businesses. There
will also be current information on
Ranch events and items of interest to
Ranch residents. Be sure to stop in
and check it out at your first oppor-
tunity.
The Chamber's monthly Net-
working Social will be held on Tues-
day, February 19th. Host will be
Troy Ford of 5T's Computer Repair
and Surveillance. Call me at 541-
923-2679 for details.
Sincere thanks to outgoing
Chamber Board President Judy La-
Pora. She has been working dili-
gently for this Chamber for many
years, and her exemplary leadership
will be missed. Congratulations to
incoming President Troy Ford and to
Vice President Melonie Towell.
We know the Chamber will continue
to flourish under their leadership.
For information on Chamber
membership, contact me at 541-923-
2679 for details. Have a fabulous
February and Happy Valentine's
Day.
Chamber Talk
Steel Stampede just around the corner By Hope A. Johnson, Executive Director
February 2013, The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 6
Chamber
Gala
Back to t
he 50’s
Pictured clockwise from (L-R): Time for catching up, Carl and Cathy Bengston from Lebanon visit with Sean Remer; Troy and Tammy Ford by the Silent Auction table. Troy recently took the reins as President of the CRR/Terrebonne Chamber; What do we want to win? Shelia and Mark Dearman check out the Door Prize table; Show-ing their moves, Sean Remer and John Williams battle it out in the twist compe-tition; Who will be the winner? Susan Ferguson and Tamara Meyers in the hula hoop contest. While Tamara went on to win the competition, Susan took first in the costume contest later in the evening; With this amazing move, Diana Hudspeth wins the limbo contest while James Dean, Leslie Povey and Dana Schulte cheer her on.
The Chamber’s Annual
Meeting/Gala, “Back to the
Fifties”, held on January
26th, was a huge success.
Attendees enjoyed a sump-
tuous dinner, bid on wonder-
ful silent auction items and
won great raffle gifts. For
dessert, guests enjoyed a
delicious cake donated by
“In the Garden”. The eve-
ning culminated with twist,
hula hoop and limbo con-
tests followed by dancing
the night away to classic
50’s music.
Photos by Ted Carlin
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Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area (FANs)
Rapid response “Weed Team” tackles invasive weeds By Stu Steinberg, FANs Secretary
Friends and Neighbors
of the Deschutes Canyon Area
(FANs) have sponsored two
outstanding lectures as a part of
their ongoing lecture series. On
January 16th, Kevin Smith of
the CRR Birders gave a talk on
raptors indigenous to Central
Oregon, particularly those
found along the river bounda-
ries of the Peninsula. Over 50
Ranchers were in attendance.
On November 16th, a lecture on
the history of the Peninsula and
the Cove Palisades was pre-
sented by Interpretive Ranger,
Talia Filipek. Filipek gave a
great talk to the 22 folks who
attended, and had wonderful
slides to illustrate the amazing
history of this place we call “home.” Both
lectures were held at the Senior Center.
Join us February 13th at 6:30 p.m. at
the Senior Center for the first installment of
our programs on the invasive weeds and the
native plants of Crooked River Ranch.
Brooke Gray, the Education & GIS Coordina-
tor for the Crooked River Weed Management
Area, will present a slide show on the inva-
sive weeds that are found in our area, ex-
plaining how they germinate and spread,
which weeds are most problematic for ranch
residents, and how they can be managed.
There will be plenty of time for you to ask
Brooke about your own problems with weed
management. If you have questions, contact
either Marilynne Keyser at 541-
923-0558 or Lotte Hermannsson
at 650-245-4551.
Watch the March news-
letter for information about an
Early Detection and Rapid Re-
sponse Team (the Weed Team),
which is a group of folks that
Brooke will train to be on the
lookout for invasive weeds on
their own property, through their
daily travels through the ranch,
or on hikes through our public
lands to actively seek out in-
fested areas. Throughout the
year, the Weed Team will organ-
ize “weed pulls” in infected ar-
eas.
In April FANs will offer
a workshop on native plants and habitat restora-
tion, including visits to several properties on the
ranch where restoration efforts are either under-
way or completed. Summer and fall native plant
tours will also be organized.
FANs received its federal tax exempt
status on November 18, 2012, and it was made
retroactive to April 6, 2012. Any donations made
beginning on that date are now tax deductible.
Photo submitted by Cindy Murray
Over 50 Ranchers attended a lecture on Raptors of Central Oregon presented by Kevin Smith of the CRR Birders. The lecture was part of FANs ongoing lecture series
February 2013, The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 8
Our first get-together of 2013 was held
on January 3rd at Izzy's Pizza Parlor instead of
our Senior Center. Fifty people showed up on
a very cold Thursday. We passed out recogni-
tion certificates to all who helped in some way
during the year. Edie Williams was our only
outgoing board member. She has done a great
job for the last two years. We showed our ap-
preciation with a bouquet of flowers along with
a certificate. I guess it takes two to replace her,
as Diane Knox and Cleone Wise will be our co
-secretaries for 2013. Vice President Marie
Carter, Treasurer Tara Vulksich and I will
serve our second year as board members.
We are looking forward to trying new ways to
fund "The Old Ranch House". We are a 501c3
nonprofit organization. Because we don't have
an updated kitchen, we cannot serve lunches
every day like the other Senior Centers and are
therefore unable to receive government subsi-
dies. We have to raise all the money needed to
pay our insurance, utilities, bug control, re-
pairs, etc. ourselves. It takes a lot of people to
make us successful, and we want to say
THANK YOU to all those who have helped us
with these projects.
Our January Bingo game went well
with participants coming out for a fun event
despite the cold weather that we were having
at that time. And speaking of fund raisers;
our next BINGO game will be February, 9th, the
second Saturday of the month at 1:00 p.m. at
our Center. Three cards for $5 and each addi-
tional card is $1. We will have snacks and bev-
erages available. We give prizes for all
games except the last game which will be
a cash prize.
If you have not received a mem-
bership renewal in the mail by now, come
on in and pick one up, we would love to
see you. The only requirements: 1. 50
years old or older 2. Want to be with fun
people.
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY to ALL
Photo submitted by Dennis Haines
Senior Group President Earleen Arthur presents flowers and a certificate to outgoing secretary Edie Williams for her service to the organization.
50 Plus or Recycled Teenagers
Recognition Luncheon honors efforts of club members
February 2013, The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 9
prevent future issues regarding illegal garbage dumping and to prevent theft. Budgets are due from
the Supervisors by January 25th. Administrator LaPora will review and compile the budgets for
presentation to the joint BAC/BOD meeting on February 4. Administrator LaPora informed the
BOD that Dennis Glendor, a former Oregon Watermaster employee, will be meeting with Adminis-
trator LaPora, Richard Jensen and Board Members that would like to be included to discuss CRR
irrigation rights.
MEMBERSHIP INPUT:
a. Member Diane Knox presented the BOD with a certificate of appreciation from the CRR Seniors
for their support.
b. Member Gail Day is pleased that CRR is going to take an active approach on CC&R violations.
She relayed the impact on property values and salability.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
a. Regarding the installation of a new water tower by the CRR Water Co., Director Martin had
recommended that the CRR Water Company request permission from Verizon. After confer-
ring with Verizon, the location has been approved. Frank Day is requesting a letter of intent
from the BOD for easement for the new water tower.
b. Director Martin updated the BOD on the possibility of consolidating six meters into one at the
RV Park. This item was tabled until for upcoming Work Session.
c. Director Martin conferred with our Water Rights Attorney, Peter Mohr regarding the 5 year
temporary transfer of 4 acres of water and the purchase of additional water rights. The BOD
has decided to put the additional purchase on hold.
d. Director Martin updated the BOD that Bend Cable has agreed to extend the retainer to lease
property on Tower Hill.
OLD BUSINESS: a. Update on proposed contract with Stephanie Roderick- Director Martin notified the BOD
that the counter- proposal to Stephanie Roderick has been responded to with a new proposal.
It was determined that the new proposal would be discussed in executive session.
b. Approval of Amended Road Management Plan, Page 5- SRD Chairmen Pelly notified the
BOD that he and Secretary Williams from the SRD signed the amended Road Management
Plan. The SRD will be billed directly by the Ranch, bypassing the home owner. Director Mar-
tin motioned to approve the amended plan, which was seconded by Director Dille. This was
approved unanimously. The document was signed by the President and Secretary.
c. CC&R Enforcement Issue Report and approval of draft modified form- President Johnson
requested the approval of the draft CC&R Complaint Form. Director Martin motioned to ap-
prove the modified complaint form as is, which was seconded by Director DeSapio. This was
approved unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Committee Review: Arch. Review Committee- Review was discussed. The ARC received
kudos for its hard work.
b. Approval of Health Insurance for Employees- Director Martin updated the BOD the upcom-
ing terms of the selected health insurance policy for Ranch employees. To keep costs down,
the deductible has been increased from $1500 to $2500 with a 14% increase in monthly rates.
Employees will pick up 1% of the increase. This was approved by Director Martin and sec-
onded by Director Dille. Approved unanimously.
c. Approval of Committee Volunteer-
i. Stu Steinberg- CC&R Review Committee – President Johnson motioned to approve vol-
unteer Stu Steinberg. This was seconded by V. Pres. Henderson and approved unani-
mously.
ii. Phil Cochran- V. Pres. Henderson motioned to approve volunteer Phil Cochran for the
Jefferson County Economic Development Advisory Board Representative. The motion
was seconded by Sec. Bartolomei and approved unanimously.
SECOND READINGS:
a. MOU on Information Center- Director Martin motioned to accept the MOU with CRR
and the Chamber of Commerce, contingent upon two grammatical errors being fixed. This
was seconded by Director Dille, and approved unanimously.
FIRST READINGS:
a. Proposal for Modifying Community Trails- Mona Steinburg and Karen Woodward are
proposing to restore and reroute a 4 mile loop around the commercial area for equestrian,
bike and hiking use. This will be placed as a second read at the upcoming work session.
President Johnson adjourned executive session at 7:20 P.M.
Continued from Page 9
February 2013, The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 11
Committee News
Publicity Committee
Promoting
“Frontier Days”
Submitted by Paulette Nordin, Secretary, ARC
Remember if you are planning on building go to the website www.crookedriverranch.com for a property application and submit it to the Archi-tectural Review Committee or pick one up at the Administration Office.
Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions Article V. 1. requires your application request go to the committee.
1. Structures and Improvements.”No building,
…., structure or improvement shall be placed
or permitted to remain upon any part of said
property unless written request for approval
thereof containing the plans and specifica-
tions therefor, including exterior color
scheme, has been approved in writing by ……
the Architectural committee. Particular em-
phasis is placed upon the type of structure,
setbacks, and compatibility. The approval of
the committee shall not be unreasonably
withheld if the said plans and specifications
are for improvements which are similar in
general design and quality , and generally in
harmony………
Meetings in February are on the 11th and 25th in the administration Office. All owners are wel-come.
By Jean Cochran, Co-chair, Publicity Committee
The Publicity Committee is hard at
work on establishing “Frontier Days” to aug-
ment CRR’s 4th of July celebration. The Com-
mittee is anticipating having some or all of the
following during the festival: Educational top-
ics for children on frontier life, covered wag-
ons, loom spinners and quilting groups, period
costumes, a cowboy poetry contest, barn
dance, fiddlers, cloggers, hay rides, a horse-
show tournament, horse events at the arena,
and all this in conjunction with the Lions’
Buffalo Feed. If you are interested in helping
or have more ideas for this fun event, please
contact Jean Cochran at 541-548-4785.
Nominations Committee “Call for Applicants”
Looking for a Few Good Men and Women
who care about Crooked River Ranch By Stu Steinberg, Chairman, Nomination Committee
A minimum of three Ranch Association
Board of Directors positions and five Architectural
31, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. -- any applications received
after this time will not be considered. Applica-
tion packages may be downloaded from the Asso-
ciation website beginning Friday, March 1; or, can
be picked up at the Ranch Administration Office
starting on that date. The Nominating Committee
is charged by the Ranch Association Board with
seeking out and encouraging qualified individuals
to run for the open positions described above. To
accomplish this task, the Committee seeks input
from the Ranch Association membership. If you
know of an individual whom you believe would be
an effective member of either the Board of Direc-
tors or the Architectural Review Committee, please
contact one of the Nominating Committee Mem-
bers: Ben Johnson (541-771-9569); Hope Johnson
(541-923-2679); Caroline DeOlden (541-923-
8824); Guy Kimbley (541-504-1073); Stu
Steinberg, Chairman (541-604-0963); Steve Miller
(206-679-3542); Doug Reinhardt, Secretary (541-
548-2882); Paulette Nordin (541-570-5564).
The Nominating Committee has prepared a
short description of the duties and responsibilities
of Board members and Architectural Review Com-
mittee members, which can be obtained at the
Ranch Administration Office, or on the Ranch web
site.
Architectural Tip of the Month
Expanding the Neighborhood Watch Pro-
gram on Crooked River Ranch is a high priority
element of the goal of increasing security of people
and property on the Ranch. It has the strong sup-
port of the Board of Directors, our Administrator
Judy LaPora and Sheriff Jim Adkins of Jefferson
County.
The coordinator would play the key role
of assisting in setting up individual units of the
Neighborhood Watch and coordinating its imple-
mentation. He or she would work closely with
Jefferson County Sheriff Jim Adkins and his
Neighborhood Watch Coordinator Richard Ladeby
in setting up presentations on the program for in-
terested residents. The Neighborhood Watch Co-
ordinator would also work closely with the Ranch
Administrator and Board and become a fairly
"high profile" person in our community. The CRR
Neighborhood Watch Coordinator would also
work towards setting up Neighborhood Watch
units in the portion of the Ranch in Deschutes
County.
Anyone interested in applying for this po-
sition should fill out a Volunteer Service Form
(which may be picked up at the Administration
Office or downloaded from the CRR website.
Volunteer Needed
CRR's Coordinator
for Neighborhood
Watch Did you know dues payment plans are
available? Spread your dues pay-ments out over a period of time. Monthly, quarterly and auto debit plans are available. For more information, or to set up a payment plan, please con-tact Connie Ream at the Administration Office at 541-548-8939.
Did you know?...
Dues Payment Plans
Available
Medical Equipment
Medical equipment is available on loan
from the CRR Lions.
Contact members listed below for assistance.
Rick Wiggs — 541-279-1845
Ben Mallery — 541-420-9320
Russ Hague — 541-504-0051
Harold Fox — 541-504-4604
Diane Knox — 541-504-7707
Dave Wildt — 541-923-9778
Dean Flory — 541-350-7419
Joan McKenzie — 541-548-7109
Ted Carlin — 541-923-3399
February 2013, The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 12
Road Maintenance
Tentative
Schedule &
announcements
responsible for ensuring a record is kept of all
votes and minutes of all Board meetings, ensuring
that notice of meetings are posted in advance and
communicated to the Association membership,
and oversees keeping of certain records. The
Treasurer oversees handling of monies, the ac-
counting system, and development of the annual
budget, plus he or she ensures an annual audit is
conducted of the Association’s finances.
The BOD provides oversight of the Asso-
ciation staff, which is headed by the Ranch Ad-
ministrator. There are 14 full time employees and
two part-time permanent employees and that num-
ber increases about 32 percent in the summer with
seasonal hires. While the Board has ultimate re-
sponsibility for ensuring staff duties are properly
performed, it works closely with the Administrator
in this area. Three Board members are assigned
as advisors to the various components—
administration, road and general maintenance, and
Golf operations and golf maintenance. Other
Board members are assigned as liaison to the vari-
ous committees.
So, what are we looking for in prospective
new Board members?
First and foremost is the ability and will-
ingness to work to understand and repre-
sent the needs of all those we serve, not
just a particular geographic area or special
interest group. Board members need to
base their judgments and decisions on
what is in the best interests of the entire
Association. In short, an honest interest in
the Ranch and its future is essential.
Second, it is critical for a Board member
to be able to work effectively with the
other BOD members in a collegial and
constructive manner. Board Members
bring different perspectives and experi-
ences to the table and all are encouraged
to actively participate in the discussion
and debate on issues that come before the
Board. Once a decision is made through
motion or resolution by a majority vote of
the Board of Directors, however, all Board
members are obligated to hold, support
and abide by that decision.
Third, Board members need to respect the
dignity, values and opinions of each Board
member, employee, member of the several
committees that support the Board and our
Association membership, at large.
Fourth, while we strive for transparency at
all levels, Board members will be exposed
to material that legally must be held confi-
dential. In addition, proceedings within
an executive session are not to be dis-
cussed outside the Board room.
Finally, note that I did not list extensive
training or experience that is directly rele-
vant--although it would be nice to have.
Most of the Board members have done
well with on the job training in learning
the ropes. The ability to think critically
and evaluate data is the real key to success
here.
Serving on the Board of Directors pro-
vides an opportunity to help chart the future of the
Ranch. If you have any questions, you may con-
tact me, or any other Board member. If you have
questions about the election process, you may con-
tact any member of the Nominating Committee
whose telephone numbers are listed in the Call for
Applicants article.
President’s Message
Continued from Page 9
with the public. I will be holding several meetings
between now and November to give information
about the department and answer any questions
you may have about the levy. These meetings will
be posted in advance in the Telegraph,
on our reader board and will be posted
on our website.
For current information on your
fire department please visit our website
at www.crrfire.org. Here you will find
details on upcoming events, major calls,
training and burning information. As always we
welcome your comments and concerns so please
don’t hesitate to stop by the station and visit in
person or you may simply drop us an email on our
website. The CRR Fire & Rescue District Board of
Directors meets the third Thursday of each month
starting at 6:30 p.m.
We thank you, the public for your support
and backing of Crooked River Ranch Fire & Res-
cue and wish you a very happy Valentine’s Day.
The fire district will have a new opera-
tional levy measure on the ballot in November,
2013. The current funding comes from you, the
public. Our fixed rate tax is $1.84 per
$1,000 of assessed value. Our build-
ing bond is $0.53 per $1,000 of as-
sessed value. The operation levy that
was passed in 2008 is $0.69 per
$1,000 of assessed value and expires
June 30th, 2014.
In November, we will be ask-
ing you to reapprove the current rate of $0.69 per
$1000 for another five year operational levy. Ap-
proval of this levy will allow your fire department
to provide you with the same excellent service you
currently receive. Ranch residents and visitors
will be able to feel safe knowing we will continue,
in a very timely manner, to be able to handle any
challenges that come our way.
Members from the department will be out
and about with a question & answer sheet to talk
News from CRR Fire & Rescue
Operational levy measure on November ballot By Fire Chief Tim McLaren
Monitor Roads
Plowing and sanding
as needed (All done
around the clock)
Grading as weather
permits
Equipment maintenance
The Board of Directors
has decided to include
information in the
newsletter on crime on
the Ranch. The first
installation will be in
the next issue of the
newsletter.
The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 13
The CC&R Review Committee is
now operational. Over the next few
months, the Telegraph will run a series of
articles dealing with issues that repetitively
show up in complaints that are submitted.
In many complaints the reported violations,
in fact, deal with issues covered by county
codes. The Ranch needs to work closely
with the counties to enforce these codes for
the benefit of our residents and part and
parcel of this effort will be informing our
residents of the codes.
It is clear from reviewing the com-
plaints that there is a lot of concern about
dogs on the Ranch. Many of us are dog
owners and recognize the important contri-
butions to companionship and security a
dog provides. Unfortunately, there are
some on the Ranch who do not understand
the legal responsibilities that dog owner-
ship entails. So, let’s review the bidding
on some of the Jefferson County codes in-
volving dog ownership. (This is an over-
view and not a legal brief, so it is recom-
mended that dog owners should go to the Jef-
ferson County Website at http://
w w w . c o d e p u b l i s h i n g . c o m / O R /
JeffersonCounty/ and read Chapter 6.04 of
the county codes which deals with dogs.)
Most of the dog-related complaints have in-
volved the Ranch area within Jefferson
County; we will be working to develop a
similar relationship with Deschutes County
animal control.
Since 1964, Jefferson County has had
a leash law: “The owner or keeper of
a dog in Jefferson County shall not
allow the dog to run at large.” A
dog shall be considered to be run-
ning at large when it is off or outside
the premises belonging to the owner
or keeper of such dog, or not in the
company of or under the control of its
owner or keeper. “When a dog is
found running at large, a law enforce-
ment officer or dog control officer
shall impound it or cite the owner or
keeper or both.”
If a dog is picked up that does not
have a license, it lays the owner open
to an even greater fine since all dogs
over four months old in Jefferson
County must be licensed. You must
have a proof of rabies vaccination in
order to get a license. If you have a
dog that does not have a license, there
will be a license and rabies clinic at
the CRR Fire Hall on February 23rd
from 1:30 – 3:00. The license fee is
$12 per year for an altered dog, but
$28 per year for an unaltered dog—
seniors do get a break on the fees for
an altered dog.
An owner or keeper of a dog in Jef-
ferson County shall not allow the
dog to be a public nuisance. A dog
shall be considered a public nuisance
if it bites a person, chases vehicles or
persons, damages or destroys prop-
erty of persons other than the owner
of the dog, scatters garbage, tres-
passes on private property of persons
CC&R/Code Issues: Dogs By Ben Johnson, President
See Dogs Page 16
February 2013, The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 14
Elva Can Cook;
Tell Your Tummy
April 6, 1978
Elva Bennett, new operator of the
Crooked River Ranch restaurant in the club-
house, brings an impressive array of skills, cre-
dentials and talent to the place.
Foremost according to the customers,
she can cook. Take a look at what is coming
out of the kitchen: a daily luncheon special for
one dollar and the dinnertime special for $2.95.
- Chinese food, spare ribs, chicken and dump-
lings, Mexican food, Italian dishes, oysters and
more. During these specials Elva usually has
entertainment, a band or a cabaret act or some-
times both.
Prior to coming to the Pacific North-
west she was the catering manager at the
Palmer House in Chicago for 17 years. Then in
Portland for a number of years Elva was man-
ager of the Portland Police Athletic Association
with its club, gym and banquet facilities. She
left that situation to come to the ranch.
The restaurant has been drawing in-
creasing numbers of customers from off ranch
areas: Redmond, Sisters, Prineville and even
Bend. In February the restaurant had 11 em-
ployees and during the summer the number
will increase to 16-20.
“Grand Opening” coming
for the Sunview Motel
and Resort
November 12, 1993 Most of you are aware of the construc-
tion that has been going on next to the golf
course and behind the Post Office. The owner,
Mr. Knutson has indicated that the first 12
units of his 52 unit Sunview Motel complex
will be opening by early summer.
Mr. Knutson is also desirous of con-
structing a small shopping mall at the present
location of the Post Office. The Post Office
would be located in one of the mall spaces.
This project has not yet been finalized or ap-
proved.
This addition to the ranch, along with the
opening of the Arroyo Restaurant and im-
provement to the RV Park, will definitely
make us a: “destination vacation location”:
The Trading Post
Welcomes Two New Owners
August 19. 1999 Retail sales
and customer satis-
faction have been
strong influences in
Rich Randall’s
background and he
looks forward to his
involvement with
The Trading Post.
“Providing goods
and services to a
small community is
a very large respon-
sibility” says Rich
“I would like to say
a special thanks to
Irv Whitt (former
owner of The Trad-
ing Post) who has been a wonderful help throughout
the transition” stated co-owner Julia Totten.
Rich was born and raised in Central Oregon.
His father’s family came to Oregon in 1847 and set-
tled in what is now Yamhill County to farm and help
settle the Willamette Valley. Rich tells us “My
grandfather owned and operated the Amity General
Store, and my father helped with the family farm.
Julia’s parents were Hungarian immigrants
from World Ward II. She was born and raised in
Sedona, Arizona where her dad is an artist. Julia
moved to Crooked River Ranch during the summer
of 1993 and has been enjoying photographing the
beauty of Central Oregon. She also worked for Jef-
ferson County Title Co.
Currently the store offers a mini-mart, pro-
pane, gasoline, video rentals, a pizza parlor and deli
and some office services in addition to the Post Of-
fice. “During the next year we plan to add addi-
tional products including magazines and gifts along
with expanding our business hours,” Julia adds.
Looking Backwards
By deT nilraC
Watch for the “Grand Opening” of the new Sunview Motel (pictured above) sometime
this winter (weather permitting).
Rich Randall and Julia Totten, new owners of The Trading Post shake hands with the previous owner, Irv Whitt
Elva Bennett who now oper-ates the restau-rant in the club-house brings to the ranch cook stoves a wealth of catering ex-perience gained in Chi-cago and Port-land.
The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 15
Or more specifically, why be a
Crooked River Ranch Lion? Do you
know that your Lions Club is part of a
much larger organization? Every local
club is part of Lions Clubs Interna-
tional, the largest private charitable ser-
vice organization in the world. With
over 1.3 million members in 46,000
clubs in 207 countries or geographical
areas around the globe, to use an old
term, Lions are the best kept secret
in town.
Since Lions Clubs Interna-
tional Foundation was established
in 1968, it has given some $729
million U.S. to humanitarian com-
munity service projects around the
world. Some of those projects include a
campaign to eradicate river blindness in
African countries. A current project in
partnership with the Bill & Melinda
Gates foundation has already provided
measles vaccinations to 41 million chil-
dren in places like Ethiopia, Madagas-
car, Mali & Nigeria. When natural dis-
asters strike, Lions are there, sometimes
even before emergency responders,
with relief such as food, water, clothing,
medical supplies and continuing long
term reconstruction. These are some of
the things, that when you look at your
local Lions Club, you don’t realize they
are part of.
So, on a local level, why would
you be a Lion? Do you get a feeling of
wellbeing or satisfaction from helping
out someone who is in need? Would
knowing you were instrumental in cor-
recting a vision or hearing problem in a
child give you a warm feeling in your
heart? (Recently, many of our Lions took
part in vision and hearing screening at
Terrebonne Elementary and some went
on to help at Tumalo, Redmond and
even LaPine). Would seeing the
gratitude on the face of a senior shut
in when you delivered a ‘care’ pack-
age put a smile on your face? These
are some of the reasons so many of
us are Lions here on the Ranch.
Did you know that you can find
a Crooked River Ranch Lion in practi-
cally every group or organization on the
Ranch, from the Board of Directors to
the Senior group, Ranch Chapel to the
Walker/Talker group, Golf Clubs to Fire-
fighters and more? You likely rub el-
bows with a Lion most every day of the
week. We would like YOU to be part of
our fantastic organization. We meet at
the Sandbagger every second and fourth
Tuesday starting with social time at 6:00
p.m. Come check us out and you may
just find a place to ‘serve’ with the ‘best
kept secret in town’. Or, as an old com-
mercial says, ‘try it, you’ll like it’.
Why be a Lion? By Jim Stagl, Past President, CRR Lions
Thanks to all who donated Blood
Ranch Raves By Phyllis Carlin
Did you know
that one pint of blood can
save three lives and that
every two seconds some-
one needs a blood trans-
fusion? According to the
American Red Cross, five
million patients in the US
need blood every year.
Recently, Ranch
residents had the opportu-
nity to help save lives.
While the goal of the re-
cent Red Cross Blood
Drive held at the CRR
Fire Station was to collect
33 units of blood, the or-
ganizers were pleased
when at the end of the
day, 35 units had been
collected. A big "tip of
the hat" goes out to all
who took the time and
donated blood.
Ranch Administrator Judy LaPora donates blood at the
recent Red Cross Blood Drive
At least two more blood drives will be held at the
Ranch during the year. Stay tuned to the CRR Fire & Rescue
website, the Telegraph, Phase Rep e-mails or contact Sean
Hartley at (541) 923 6776 for information.
February 2013, The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 16
other than the owner of the dog, dis-
turbs any person by frequent or pro-
longed noises, is a female in heat and is
running at large, or deposits animal
waste on any property not the property
of the owner or keeper. In the latter
case, the owner is allowed to remove the
solid waste so it is a good idea to take
some bags with you when you walk
Fido. When a dog is determined to be a
public nuisance, a law enforcement of-
ficer or dog control officer shall im-
pound it or cite the owner or keeper or
both.
There is also a regulation against kill-
ing, wounding, injuring or chasing live-
stock. No person shall own, harbor or
keep any dog with knowledge that it has
killed or wounded any livestock
The classification of a dog as an
“aggressive dog” by the county dog
control officer places even greater legal
responsibilities on its owner or keeper.
It could be so classified if: it bites,
causes physical injury, or otherwise
threatens or endangers the safety of any
person or domestic animal while it is at
large, or if it is off the property of the
owner or keeper and on a restraining
device, or is in or on a motor vehicle
and not restrained or otherwise physi-
cally prevented from reaching any area
outside the perimeter of the vehicle.
The owner of an aggressive dog must:
restrain the dog to prevent it from inter-
fering with the public’s legal access to
the owner’s property and from reaching
any public right-of-way and adjoining
property; notify Jefferson County ken-
nels in writing as to where the dog is
kept and re-notify within ten (10) days of
any change; post county-approved warn-
ing signs at the location where the dog is
kept in a conspicuous place visible from
the public right-of-way and adjoining
property; and ensure that the dog is muz-
zled while off the owner’s premises and/
or has access to the public.
Finally, it is unlawful for any person to
be the owner of a “dangerous dog”. A
dog shall be classified as “dangerous”
by the dog control officer if: it causes
the serious physical injury or death of
any person; or it kills any domestic ani-
mal while at large or off the property of
the owner or keeper; or it is already
classified as an aggressive dog and sub-
sequently causes physical injury to any
person after the owner or keeper has
received notice of the classification as a
result of a previous physical injury to
another person.
So, what do you do if you feel you are
encountering a dog-related problem? If there is
an element of an emergency, such as someone is
being attacked or seriously threatened, you may
always call 911. However, if it is not a legiti-
mate emergency, you should call the Jefferson
County dispatcher at 541-475-2201 (24-hour
service). If it is a dog running free, it would be
very helpful to identify the owner if possible,
since chances are the dog may not be in the area
when the animal control officer or sheriff’s dep-
uty arrives. You can also submit a CRR com-
plaint, if you can identify the address of the
owner. The CC&R Review Committee will
investigate complaints, but again the dog may
not be in the area when the inspection takes
place days after the report is filed. Barking
dogs also present a problem since they may
not bark when the inspection takes place.
Moreover, the code states that it is “frequent
or prolonged noises” which form the basis for
a nuisance complaint. According to the Jef-
ferson County animal control officer, barking
non-stop for 15 minutes is used as a rule-of-
thumb for “prolonged”. If you file a com-
plaint about a barking dog, you need to de-
scribe the barking in terms of when it occurs
and how long. If neither the CC&R Review
Committee members (who are all volunteers)
nor county law enforcement or dog control
officials can verify the complaint, the next
step is to file a civil citation which requires
going before a judge.
Finally, there is a limit on the number
of dogs a resident may keep. According to
Jefferson County codes, any more than four
dogs with adult teeth, or who are more than
four months old, would represent a kennel,
and kennels require a permit. According to
Jefferson County, there are no kennel permits
in the Jefferson County portion of the Ranch.
Moreover, a kennel is not listed among the
permitted uses in the Crooked River Ranch
Residential Zone.
If your dog is missing, you should call
the Jefferson County Kennels (541-475-6889)
because dogs running free are captured and
taken to the kennel. Please be a responsible
dog owner.
Code Issues/Dogs Continued from Page 13
February 2013, The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 17
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8-1. Advice During a stipulated round a player must not:
a. give advice to anyone in the competition playing on the course other than his
partner, or
b. ask for advice from anyone other than his partner or either of their caddies
8-2. Indicating Line of Play
a. Other Than on Putting Green
Except on the putting green, a player may have the line of play indicated to him by anyone, but no one may be positioned by the player on or close to the line or an extension of the line beyond the hole while the stroke is being made. Any mark placed by the player or with his knowledge to indicate the line must be removed before the stroke is made.
b. On the Putting Green
When the player’s ball is on the putting green, the player, his partner or either of their caddies may, before but not during the stroke, point out a line for putting, but in so doing the putting green must not be touched. A mark must not be placed any-where to indicate a line for putting.
PENALTY FOR BREACH OF RULE:
Match play – Loss of hole; Stroke play – Two strokes.
See you in March
play a round. Not much news as
the season has not begun so
thought you might like a rule
quote.
CRR Men’s Golf Club By George Mitchener, President
Upcoming Events:
CRR Men’s Club Events
Mar 1st Start of handicap
posting for 2013
Mar 5th Regular golf
Mar 12th ABCD Scramble
(breakfast meeting and kickoff
tournament of 2013)
Mark
your Calendars!
Saturday, March 16th
6:00 p.m. Cost: $5.00
CHILI FEED followed by:
T.N.T VARIETY SHOW
at
Ranch Chapel
5060 hSW Clubhouse Rd.
CRR
Enjoy a fun evening with a variety of acts, whether it be singers, dancers, the Bunkhouse Boys, or a wham-bam finale featuring Dud-ley Do Right, the whole evening promises to blow you away! Fun for
the whole family.
For advance tickets call Ranch Chapel at 541-923-8081 or for more information call Julie at541-504-7779 Louise at541-504-0490. Acts are charged $5.00 per person. Proceeds will go to The Lord’s Ranch Hands to help families of Crooked River
IT’S DYNAMITE!
February 2013, The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 19
How on earth do you quilt a beautiful Central Oregon fall sunset?
By Ruth Ann Hopps, Jefferson County Community Read Chair
I’m on my fourth try with new fabrics and
can’t get anything to match the picture in my head.
A black silhouette of the mountains, a setting sun,
a determined hiker with an injured leg, Smith
Rock, and a coyote howling at the moon – I can
see it vividly. I’ve always had my nose in a book
but this project has me carefully watching our sun-
sets – different every evening. I’m an optimist and
have a spot picked out on my wall.
In his classic journal of a
hike across Oregon’s wilderness,
William L. Sullivan describes hik-
ing through western Jefferson
County, along the Metolius and
Deschutes Rivers, across Crooked
River Ranch to Smith Rock – in misery. Inspired
by Listening for Coyote, I wanted to weave this
story and theme against the backdrop of our beau-
tiful skyline in a quilt for Jefferson County Com-
munity Read’s Books into Art exhibit. The Brain-
storming and Work sessions with master quilters
have helped me get past the first mental blocks.
I’m counting on the February 13th session to move
me along and I’m determined to have my very first
quilt ready to deliver to the Art Adventure Gallery
by March 22nd. I’d love to see how your inspira-
tion becomes art. Please let us know by March 1st
if you’re going to display your quilt.
Last June, I hiked with Bill Sullivan and a
small group to his cabin on the Siletz River at the
Oregon Coast. We forded creeks and walked
through mud among the lush coastal vegetation for
a long time to reach this cabin Bill and Janell built,
and still live in during the summer. In
Cabin Fever, Bill chronicles the twists
and turns of building a log cabin, rais-
ing two children, the mystery of an old
murder and the journey to publishing
his first book. I couldn’t imagine how
they transported the huge wood stove
(pictured below) on that trail. Nor
could I imagine raising a baby in that 100 square
foot cabin/kitchen. Their refrigerator is still a box
in the creek. What kind of quilt do you picture for
this remote cabin?
Quilters of Jefferson County are invited to
design quilts inspired by these books and display
them at the Are Adventure Gallery in Madras dur-
ing April. Further showing are also under consid-
eration. Keep checking the Jefferson County Library
website: jcld.org for more information on the Com-
munity quilt Read.
such a success, that he approached the Crooked
River Ranch/Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce
for help. The Chamber was excited to join Pete in
organizing the next
several events and
it was decided that
future proceeds
would be dedi-
cated to a project
that would benefit
Crooked River
Ranch as a whole.
As the event grew,
the CRR Lions
Club, Boy Scouts,
Boys & Girls Club, Wednesday Night Car Group,
Crooked River Ranch Fire Department and many
individuals came together to create a wonderful
experience for the participants and the community.
Now that the Information Center is fin-
ished, the next project selected for funding is a
Disc Golf Course which will be located in the
same vicinity as the Steel Stampede track. This
new amenity will provide a new recreational op-
portunity for residents and visitors alike. If you
would like to volunteer to help with this fun event
and give back to your community, please contact
us at the Administration office.
Steele Stampede Continued from page 1
More Breaking news!
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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”.
February, 2013
Lord’s Ranch Hands seek children’s clothing
The Lord's Ranch Hands, a ministry of Ranch Chapel, is in need of good, used clothing and shoes for kinder-gar ten through 12th grade. Clothing can be dropped off at Ranch Chapel during the week, from 9 AM to 1 PM. For more information, contact Julie Sorensen at 541-504-7779.
