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Association, SRD & Fire District Info …………..…..…..13-16 Inside... Calendar……….……….5 Classifieds……………...25
CRR Organizations...4 Recreation………..…...27
Pull-out Ranch Governance Section
Volunteers and Committees ………………………..……..13-16
HOA and Community Life at Crooked River Ranch in the
Heart of Central Oregon
The Crooked River Ranch “Telegraph”
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See Summer Rec Page 17
Ce leb ra t i n g
the “Wild Wild
West”, the Crooked
River Ranch annual
two day Independ-
ence Celebration will
be held this year on
June 30th and July 1st.
Put on your
dancing shoes and
head to MacPherson
Park Friday evening,
June 30th for the
Barn Dance. A Beer
Garden and food will
be available for sale
during the event.
The dance, spon-
sored by the CRR Events Commit-
tee, begins at 6:00 p.m. and ends at
10:00 p.m. and features the “Central
Oregon Band”. Come out for an
evening of music, food, fun and ca-
maraderie! Best of all, it’s FREE.
All other events, including
the Crooked River Ranch “Wild
Wild West” Parade, the CRR Lions
Tri-Tip Feast, the Vendor and Craft See Independence Celebration Page 21
Remember to register by July 7th!
Summer Recreation Program just
around the corner, register now! By Fran Davis, Summer Rec Committee Secretary
June, 2017
Traditional parade leads the way Saturday
Two-day Independence Celebration
Begins with Barn Dance Friday night Phyllis Carlin, CRR Telegraph
Fair, Ranch Chapel Quilt Show and
many others will be held throughout
the day on Saturday, July 1st. In
addition, the CRR Fire & Rescue
will celebrate their 40th Anniversary
during this year’s event. After par-
ticipating in the parade, they will
host a 40th Anniversary Open House
at the Fire Hall and later in the after-
Photo by Phyllis Carlin
Hip-hop artist Mosley Wotta instructs the children on rhythms during last year’s summer rec.
Each year our Summer Rec-
reation committee organizes and
conducts a summer recreation pro-
gram for the youth of Crooked River
Ranch. Planning is well under way
with many fun activities on tap for
your kids and grandkids including
crafts, singing, swimming and sports
-- and it ends with a great picnic.
This year the 2017 Summer Recrea-
tion Program will be held during the
weeks of July 17th thru the 21st and
July 24th thru the 28th.
The Summer Recreation
Committee would like to remind
parents and grandparents of children
who have completed Kindergarten
Photo by Phyllis Carlin
Madras ROTC leads last year’s parade.
Potholes disappear
on 43rd!
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The Crooked River Ranch “Telegraph” Crooked River Ranch Club & Maintenance Association 5195 SW Clubhouse Rd., Crooked River Ranch, OR 97760 Admin: 541-548-8939 Fax: 541-548-0278 www.crookedriverranch.com [email protected]
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On May 4th Uber, the ride
sharing service that started in San
Francisco in 2009, came to Central
Oregon. Uber is currently offering
service in the area from Sun River
to Warm Springs and from Prine-
ville to Three Sisters. Lyft, a similar
service, launches imminently as
well.
Crooked River Ranch resi-
dents Dave and Cheryl Keyston had
used Uber during their travels to
Austin, Texas and New York City.
So when they heard the service was
coming to Central Oregon, they de-
cided to become drivers. Cheryl
and Dave have had only positive
responses from the residents they
have driven. Many have used Uber
while travelling and are thrilled that
the service has come to our area.
Dave believes that educa-
tion is the key to understanding
Uber and he and Cheryl hope to
conduct a training session for resi-
dents on June 22 in the Juniper
Room in the Admin building. “It is
our hope that we can be of service
to the people here at Crooked River
Ranch,” stated Keyston. Through
training and demonstration, Dave
and Cheryl hope to help people here
become familiar with the service.
To use Uber or Lyft you have to
have a Smartphone and the first step
is to download Uber or Lyft’s app.
“It really only takes a couple of
minutes to do this.” Once it’s
downloaded and set up you link it to
one of your credit or debit cards.
However, if you wait to do this until
the session on the 22nd, they will
have a discount for you for either
app.
Then, when you need a ride,
you enter the destination on your
phone and press the button to ask
for a driver. They system will send
out a request to the nearest available
driver in your area. That driver gets
a notification, answers the call and
the system will tell the rider who
the driver is, and what car the driver
will be arriving in. It even shows
the rider a picture of the car. Ac-
cording to Keyston, “There are lots
of security elements in place. They
system is easy, transparent and cost
effective.” The driver doesn’t have
to carry cash or exchange cash and,
for the Uber rider, there is no ex-
pectation to tip.
Uber is the pioneer in the
ride sharing economy and it cur-
rently operates in 570 cities world-
wide. Lyft is a similar ride-sharing
app that is very competitive.
Two drivers at Crooked River Ranch…..
Uber comes to Central Oregon By Phyllis Carlin, CRR Telegraph
Community invited
Lions to host annual
Memorial Day Ceremony By Phyllis Carlin, CRR Lions
The Crooked River Ranch Lions Club invites all members of the community to attend the annual Memorial Day Ceremony, which will be held at Lions Memorial Park on May 29th beginning at 11:00 a.m. Through readings, music, and special presenta-tions, the ceremony will honor the memory of the men and women who died while serving in the American Military. CRR Fire and Rescue personnel, community members, and Lions Club members will participate in the ceremony.
Photo by Phyllis Carlin
The posting of the colors by members of CRR Fire & Rescue
Want to donated your cans and
bottles to the CRR Lions Club?
Cans and Bottles Drop-off Locations
MacPherson Park | RV Park | Trading Post | New Fire Hall
Snack Shack, by CRR Admin Bldg | By Mail Boxes on Chinook & Badger
Golf Course Clubhouse Porch |Golf course between Electric Cart Barns by Air Station
Golf Course Cart Barn | Return Station by Clubhouse
Golf Course Rental Cart Barn by CRR Reality
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Community Shred Day
Do you have boxes piling up in your garage filled with old tax returns or medical records? You can’t throw them away for fear they’ll fall into the hands of some unscrupulous people, so what to do?
Well, CRR will be holding their 3rd annual Shred Day on Saturday, June 24, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at the Old Fire Hall. Bring those sensitive documents to be disposed of by the bonded firm Data Delete.
You can watch while your papers are safely shredded right there for your peace of mind. And, it’s free! (Please, no heavy manila files or large paper clips. Staples are OK). For more infor-mation, call Paula Bartolomei at 541-548-0675.
Saturday, June 24
Old Fire Hall
No cost to Ranch residents
The Crooked River Ranch Lions Club will offer a Free Day at the Limb Dump on Saturday, June 24th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Accept-able item include brush, limbs, manure and grass clippings. We do not accept the follow-ing: building materials, lumber, metal, rock, plastic, dirt or garbage. Also, no stumps. The Limb Dump is located on Sand Ridge Road be-tween Buckhorn and Shelf Ct. The Free Day is for residents only. Contractors pay normal rates. For more information contact Mike O’Brien at 971-219-7351 or Mark Dearman at 503-949-8586.
Free Day at the Limb Dump
Clean-up DAY AT THE RANCH
June 24th 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
No cost to Ranch residents
Bring your TV’s, Computers, monitors, printers, keyboards and mice working or not. The program is hosted by the Crooked River Ranch Homeowners Association and paid for by the electronics’ manufacturers working with Reverse Logistics of the Americas, who provide responsible recycling of these items under the Oregon E-Cycles law.*
You can erase your hard drive before bringing it for recycling, but leave the computer intact. The hard drive will be erased or shredded during the recycling process.
Remember that you can not dispose of TVs, computers and monitors as trash. Electronics contain hazardous substances such as lead, cadmium, and mercury that can harm our health and environment. Recycling keeps toxins out of our landfills and conserves natural resources.
* The E-Cycling program provides free recycling to households and any busi-ness or non-profit with 10 or fewer em-ployees or anyone bringing in up to seven items at a time.
E-Waste Recycling Event
June 24th
Old Fire Hall 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
No cost to Ranch residents
All events will be held June 24th
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Around the Ranch Groups and Organizations
Art & Spirit Mingle Classes available
Contact - Patricia Kirk 541-923-8718
Birders 3rd Wed. 7:00 p.m. Senior Center
Contact - Kevin Smith 541-350-3895
Brown Bag Food Program 1st Wed. 5:00 p.m. Old Fire Hall
Contact - Rose Lindor 541-548-7618
Cancer Support Group Contact - Karen Jamison 541-548-7979
Classic Cars Wed. at 5:00 p.m. Big Dog
Contact - Dick Stevens 541– 548-0450
CRR ATV Club 1st Wed. at 6:30 p.m. Sandbagger Saloon
Contact - John Seely 541-510-2123
CRR Canyon Quilters Mon. 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Chapel Family Ctr.
Contact - Tina Wilson 541-548-2080
CRR Lions Club 2nd and 4th Tues. Sandbagger Saloon
5:30 p.m. Social Hour, 6:30 p.m. Meeting
Contact - Mark Dearman 503-949-8586
CRR Riders Sue Silver [email protected]
CRR Senior Group Thurs. 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Senior Center
Contact - Lewis Meyers, Jr. 510-599-7035
Dutch Oven Group Contact - Mark or Sue Schneider 541-504-8765
FANs Board Meeting - 4th Tues., 6:30 p..m.
Contact - Marilynne Keyser 541-923-0558
Farmers and Artisans Market 1st and 3rd Sat. April - Dec. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Old Fire Hall
Contact - Jolie Armas 541-419-5923
Contact - Barbara Rybarczyk 541-390-3781
Honeybee Conservation Group Contact - Ann Lewis 541-610-6886
Ladies Golf Club Contact - Jeanne Holloway 541-461-7843
Mah Jongg Wed. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Clubhouse
Contact - Jan Cook 541-923-2438
Mariposa Lily Garden Club 3rd Tues. 10:00 a.m. TBA
Contact - Judy Berg - 541-504-8848
Men's Golf Club Contact - Jack Martin 541-548-1793
Power Yoga Wed. 08:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Contact Penny Radtke 541-410-0299
Ranch Chapel - 541-923-8081
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Sunday Services 10:00 a.m.
Lord’s Loopers
Contact - Susan Free 541-306-0212
Contact - Gladys Johnson 541-923-3871
Women’s Ministries Thurs. at 10:00 a.m. (beginning in the fall)
Contact - Cheryl Foidel 541-504-3390
Youth Group – Tues. 6:00 p.m.
Contact Bill Ream 541-548-0671
Sage Quilters 2nd & 4th Tues. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Senior Ctr.
Contact - Delores Guy 541-504-8648
Contact - Mary McCabe 541-923-8001
Shooting Stars 1st Tues. (April - Oct.) 6:00 p.m. Senior Center
Contact - Kate Adams 541-306-0875
Terrebonne Grange Contact - Joan Profitt 541-923-6035
Upper Room Christian Fellowship Sun. 10:00 a.m.
Contact - Dodie or Glenn Sand 541-548-0622
VETERAN’S CORNER BY SUSAN FREE
Bill McClung served with the U.S. Army from 1966-1968. His basic and advanced training, as a Medic – Hospital Corpsman, was at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. Although he was trained to go to Viet-nam, he ended up going to Germany due to a shortage of medics in the region. Bill says, “He was relieved that he didn’t have to go to Vietnam; however, he was willing and ready to go.” He served in Baumholder, Germany with the 565th Ambulance Company, including 3 months in the U.S. Army Hospital in Neubrucke, Germany. His routine activities included giving shots, cleaning wounds, applying dress-ings, instrument sterilization, making beds, and other general duties. Asked about an unusual event and Bill mentioned “I was part of two am-
bulances that went out to cover the 533rd Military Police and perform maneuvers in southern Germany. One of our maneuvers was to simulate a nuclear attack, which went off so well, we received a commendation for a job well done.” Bill was raised in Roseburg, Oregon with a Godly family who attended church and taught him responsibility and morals. Bill and his wife, Shirley, have lived here for 18 years, and have 5 children, 11 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Bill and Shirley are both licensed pilots and have a passion for flying airplanes. They owned a Cessna 150 and Grumman Cheetah before selling them. During his first solo flight in 1986, he had a near miss with a big airliner getting ready to land at Portland International Airport. He had clearance to fly across the path, but the control tower didn’t know he was flying at the same altitude as the big airliner. He glanced out his left window to the momentary “shock” of seeing the big airliner 50 feet under him. Bill mentions, “I was never more scared than at that moment.” Shirley received her pilot license in 1994 and joined Bill in his passion for flying. Bill recently wrote a book called: “Dare to Fly”, a Christian book about living an overcoming life.
NEW WRITER FOR VETERAN’S CORNER Please welcome Kathleen Rafiq as the new writer for the Veteran’s Corner and stay tuned for the new “SALUTE” in the July issue of the Telegraph! Kathleen moved to Afghanistan as a civilian shortly after 9/11, leaving behind a career as a broadcast producer and print journalist. She managed humanitarian aid reconstruction pro-jects and helped to build capacity amongst the local villagers. Many times this involved work-ing alongside NATO, U.S. military troops, and the International community. After more than a decade of living in a warzone, Kathleen is returning to a more quiet and serene life here at CRR, but continues to remain inspired by our own local CRR Veterans and Veteran Affairs. Welcome Kathleen!
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
3 9:00 AM Farmers & Artisans Market
17 9:00 AM Farmers & Artisans Market
10 10:00 AM Mariposa Lily Garden Club Plant Sale
1 10:30 AM CRR Senior Group Social
Potluck at noon
1:00 PM Events Planning Committee
5:30 PM Lions Board Mtg.
2
7
8:30 AM Power Yoga
1:00 PM Mah Jongg
5:00 PM Brown Bag
Food Program 5:00 PM Classic Cars
6:30 PM CRR ATV Club
5 9:00 AM CRR Canyon Quilters
10:00 AM Board Work
Session
6:30 PM Celebrate Recov-
ery
6
6:00 PM Shooting Stars
6:00 PM Chapel Youth
4
8 10:30 AM CRR Senior Group Social
Potluck at noon
9
13 1:00 PM Sage Quilters 5:30 PM CRR Lions Social
6:30 PM CRR Lions Mtg. 6:00 PM Chapel Youth
11
12 9:00 AM CRR Canyon Quilters
6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery
14
8:30 AM Power Yoga
1:00 PM Mah Jongg
5:00 PM Classic Cars
15 10:30 AM CRR Senior Group Social
Potluck at noon
6:30 PM Fire Board Mtg.
16
June
July
20 10:00 AM Mariposa Lily Garden Club
4:30 PM Golf Advisory
6:00 PM Chapel Youth
18
19 9:00 AM CRR Canyon Quilters
6:00 PM Board Meeting
6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery
21
8:30 AM Power Yoga
1:00 PM Mah Jongg
5:00 PM Classic Cars
7:00 PM Birders
22 10:30 AM CRR Senior Group Social
Potluck at noon
23
24 CLEAN-UP DAY AT
THE RANCH
8:00 AM Tire and Battery
Drop-off
8:00 AM Free Day at the Limb Dump
9:00 AM Community
Shred Day 10:00 AM E-Waste
Recycling
27 1:00 PM Sage Quilters 5:30 PM CRR Lions Social
6:30 PM CRR Lions Mtg. 6:00 PM Chapel Youth
26 9:00 AM CRR Canyon Quilters
6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery
28
8:30 AM Power Yoga
1:00 PM Mah Jongg
5:00 PM Classic Cars
29 10:30 AM CRR Senior Group Social
Potluck at noon
30 6:00 PM Barn Dance
25
5
8:30 AM Power Yoga
1:00 PM Mah Jongg
5:00 PM Brown Bag
Food Program 5:00 PM Classic Cars
6:30 PM CRR ATV Club
4
6:00 PM Shooting Stars
6:00 PM Chapel Youth
3 9:00 AM CRR Canyon Quilters
10:00 AM Board Work
Session
6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery
2
1 9:00 AM Farmers & Artisans Market
10:00 AM Independence
Celebration
12:00 Noon CRR Fire &
Rescue Open House
6 10:30 AM CRR Senior Group Social
Potluck at noon
1:00 PM Events Planning Committee
5:30 PM Lions Board Mtg.
7
8
11 1:00 PM Sage Quilters 5:30 PM CRR Lions Social
6:30 PM CRR Lions Mtg. 6:00 PM Chapel Youth
9
10 9:00 AM CRR Canyon Quilters
6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery
12
8:30 AM Power Yoga
1:00 PM Mah Jongg
5:00 PM Classic Cars
13 10:30 AM CRR Senior Group Social
Potluck at noon
14
15 9:00 AM Farmers & Artisans Market
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Come celebrate with us.
June 29th 2017 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Edward Jones
8222 N Hwy 97, Ste. 103 Terrebonne, OR 97760
Crooked River Ranch Birders' Blurb
Greatest number of Golden Eagle nesting pairs in state
are in Central Oregon By Kevin Smith, CRR Birders
WOW! How time FLIES. Faster
than the birds do here at the Ranch. By now
there are tiny heads appearing over the tops
of many nests. The Baldy chick at Smith
Rock State Park is half way to fledging and
should be flying by the month’s end. The
Ospreys along Highway 97 are back and
seven pole nests are in the process. The
East Cascades Audubon Golden Eagle Nest
Cam (at www.goldeneaglecam.com) has
one not-so-tiny white puffball. This camera
by the way might be the only Golden Eagle
Nest Cam in the World. So, our bird of the
month IS the Golden Eagle.
We have many Golden Eagle nests
right here at Crooked River Ranch! Of
course not all of them are used in a season.
We are missing the pair which inhabited the
Steelhead Falls for many years and would love
to hear from any of you who know of occupied
nests here. A study of the Golden Eagles of
Oregon is in its sixth year and we here in Cen-
tral Oregon have the greatest number of nesting
pairs in the State. If you are interested in see-
ing these huge raptors come to our meetings
and we can take you to see one of the nesting
areas.
Bring your ‘Bird-Shots’ to our May
Birders’ meeting on the 17th at 7:00 p.m. in the
Senior Center. In June we meet on the 21st.
Weather permitting we can sit on the patio and
count the species we see so bring your
‘bins’ (that is short for binoculars) and we will
scan the skies for LBJ’s and IBBB’s (that is
short for Little Brown Jobs and Itty-Bitty-Black-
Birds). Come have some fun!
Birding by Ear classes continue unto
June in Sawyer Park in Bend at 8AM. They
only last about two hours so you have the
rest of the day free. Contact Dave Tracy at
Wednesday Birders continues in Bend
looking for birds in Central Oregon. Con-
tact Judy at [email protected] Mary
‘Y’ introduces young children to birds,
mammals, reptiles and more. E-mail her at
East Cascades Audubon has free trips on
Saturdays and Sundays during the month to
locations all over Oregon. Find the listing at
http://www.ecaudubon.org/field-trips Did I
mention that they are FREE??
The Crooked River Ranch Bird List
(now at 164 species) is available at the Ranch
Office, the Information Kiosk, at our meetings
or by contacting me. For information about our
group, the many birding opportunities in Ore-
gon, OR about birding in general I can be
reached by phone at 541-350-3895 or by e-mail
at [email protected]. For more
bird (and other animals) photos look to my web
site at http://www.kevnsmithnaturephotos.com.
www.ferrisbuilding.com
Photo by Kevin Smith
Amazing Golden Eagle.
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Steel Stampede, largest event of it’s kind in the northwest
Photos by Gina Anderson and Phyllis Carlin
This year marked the 11th annual running of the Steel Stampede, which was held at Crooked River Ranch on May 6 and 7.
The event continues to grow, both in number of participants and the number of spectators. It is the largest event of its kind in the North-west and draws participants mainly from Oregon, Washington and California, but some come from all points in the U.S. This year, there were 170 race riders and 35 tri-als participants.
There were a number of new riders this year, including a 12 and 15-year old who participated in the trials. The event is a great way for them to learn control of the motorcycle. To ride in the races, you must be 16 an have parental permission. The oldest rider in the motocross (races) was over 80.
According to Ranch Manager Judy LaPora, “The participants love to come here. They are amazed by the scenery, enjoy the hospi-tality and love the course. It’s a very popular race.
The vintage motorcycles ridden in the event are from 1974 or older.
In addition to the Steel Stampede, a motorcy-cle Swap Meet and Show was held at the Dick Chandler Ball Field next to the event on May 6. The meet, organized by Pam and Mike Falconi gives people the opportunity to show and sell their bikes.
Proceeds from the initial event were ear-marked for the fire hall, with proceeds form subsequent events benefiting the community at large. Projects such as the restrooms by Lions Memorial Park, the new visitors Kiosk, Coyotes Den Disc Golf Course, our new bleachers and chips which line the walking trail at Panorama Park were all provided for the community with proceeds from the event. Last year’s proceeds are earmakdend for an enhanced children’s playground, which will be located at the CRR RV Park and will be avail-able to all residents and visitors at the park.
Ranch Manager Judy LaPora estimated the proceeds from this year’s event at more than $10,000. Funds from the event have not yet been allocated.
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Over 100 community members volunteer in support of the Steel Stampede
Volunteers, volunteers and more volunteers
Car club members ready to work at the trials. Pictured (L - R): Greg Bartolomei, John Meredith, Joe Shaffer, Doug Noah, Ray Rose and Loni Chu.
Madras JROTC during the posting of the col-ors prior to the start of the races.
Directing traffic, having fun.
The Steel Stampede is a true commu-nity endeavor. It takes more than 120 volunteers to run the two-day event. Volunteers and volunteer jobs include judging trials, serving as race monitors, working the gates, and selling T-shirts. Event organizer Pete Fisher never hesi-tates to credit volunteers and sponsors with the success of the event. “The Crooked River Ranch community em-braces the event,” he said. “Many of these are seasoned volunteers who have worked year after year. But each year new people come out to assist in the effort. Without the spirit of volun-teerism, the Stampede wouldn’t hap-pen.”
Ken Nolan announces during the races.
Judging during the trials. Volunteer Sandra Fox and Snack Shack manager Penny Sackhoff.
Volunteers sell raffle tickets.
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June! The month of romance and mar-
riage! It is also Flag Day and Father's Day, along
with the first month of summer and the month
with the longest daylight hours, at least in the
Northern Hemisphere. What else, you ask?
Well………….
It's the month of
the Mariposa Lily Garden
Club Plant Sale! This is
what you've all been
waiting for! The biennial
plant sale where THE
PRICE IS RIGHT! Hundreds of locally grown plants will be avail-
able for the choosing, ready to be carefully and
lovingly placed in the ground at their new
homes. Perennials in one-gallon pots start at $4.
Raffle tickets will be sold with the lucky winner
taking home a large pot of flowers perfect for the
deck or patio. Look for the signs that describe
the plants and details, such as both common and
Latin names, whether it is deer-resistant, drought
resistant, sun or shade, time and color of flower,
etc. Club members start at least a year in ad-
vance potting plants and tending them so they
are in excellent shape to transplant. The Club
greatly appreciates the community support of
this fundraiser!
Where: MacPherson Park
When: Saturday, June 10 -10:00 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.
One day only! Arrive early for best selection!
See you at the plant sale!
In other news, the Club has been busy
beautifying the CRR locations for which they
take ownership of weeding and planting, includ-
ing the flume by the golf course, entrance kiosk,
administration kiosk, golf shop, fire department,
Mary Sandstrom Garden and other locations
around the ranch.
As for gardening? If you haven't already
done so, June is the month to plant the garden,
but be prepared to protect those young plants
from frost, which can happen ANY time in Cen-
tral Oregon. Water early in the morning. Manage
the weeds while they are small! Don't know
what's a weed and what isn't? The Club has re-
sources available for weed identification.
The purpose of the Mariposa Lily Gar-
den Club is to share the joy of gardening, pre-
serve natural resources and volunteer services to
our community. The Club meets the third Tues-
day of the month at 10 a.m. in the social room
of the Crooked River Ranch Chapel. For addi-
tional information, please contact President
Judy Berg at 541.504.8848 Or Vice President
Renee West at 541.598.6126. Want to join us?
Guests are always welcome!
The Mariposa Lily Garden Club Presents…..
“The Price is Right” Plant Sale on June 10th
! By Kay Limbaugh, Mariposa Lily Garden Club
Photo by Marilynne Keyser
Daffodils herald the onset of spring at the Mary Sandstrom Garden.
Photo by Josie Hopla
The colorful view from under the flume.
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FANs celebrated Earth Day on April 22nd with 55 enthusiastic
volunteers gathering at the Steelhead
Falls parking
lot along the
D e s c h u t e s
River for our annual cleanup. There
were several projects to choose from
on this glorious, sunny morning:
cleaning up the campground, weed-
ing the native plantings around the
parking lot, rebuilding rock bounda-
ries around native plantings, remov-
ing graffiti from canyon walls, re-
moving invasive mullein along the
river, and closing off redundant
trails.
With the help of our BLM
partners, Solve, and Central Oregon
Connect, FANs was able to collect
and dispose of 25 large bags of trash
and weeds, remove most of the mul-
lein near two locations where milk-
weed was planted last fall, and close
off eight redundant trails connecting
the upper and lower Steelhead Falls
trails. A total of 220 volunteer hours
were contributed by our enthusiastic
participants. There is still work to
do to shore up the sandy portions of
the trail near the falls with rock
walls and steps. FANs has received
a small grant to help the BLM fix
one of those areas next fall using a
professional rock crew. We are very
excited to start that process and
hoped to get several other grants to
complete the work on the trail in the
next few years.
Thanks to everyone who
volunteered and, especially, to those
Crooked River Ranch property own-
ers who donated rocks to the project.
Earth Day Project at Steelhead Falls
is a big success By Marilynne Keyser, President,
Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area (FANs)
June, 2017 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 12
Our last meet-
ing was held on May
3rd and began at 6:30
p.m. at the Sandbag-
ger Saloon. It was
standing room only.
President John Seely opened
the meeting and introduced our guest
speaker, Dana Schulke from CRR
Fire & Rescue. Dana talked about the
availability and cost of helicopter in-
surance to ranch residences. There are
two companies that provide helicopter
ambulance service on the Ranch, Life
Flight and Air Med Air Lift. These are
separate companies. If your primary
provider is not available the secondary
is automatically called. If an airlift is needed, the cost runs in excess of $25,000.
The cost for each of these carriers is between
$60 and $65 a year for each and is very worth-
while. In addition there is Fire Med ambulance
service available on the ranch as a supplement
to any other insurance you may have. The
cost for this service is $45 a year. The above
prices cover your entire household. For more
information on any of the ambulance services
stop by the fire hall located on Shad Road here
on the ranch.
Better news was our spring clean-up.
What a great success it was. We had a total of
44 volunteers, 36 from our group and eight
ranch residents who heard what we were doing
and wanted to help. Thanks to all! All total we
collected 28 yards or 4,000 pounds of garbage
including a boat, several recliners and couches,
a hot water heater, and mattresses. Two volun-
teers waked down Lower Bridge Rd approxi-
mately half a mile and collected eight garbage
bags just in that short dis-
tance. In addition we col-
lected 40 tires, many of
which were on damaged
rims. A big thanks goes out
to both Redmond Les
Schawb for accepting the
tires at no charge and to
Knott Landfill in Bend for
accepting all 4000 pounds
of trash at no charge.
Thanks to Lynelle Morgan
for setting up the agreement
with Knott Landfill.
Thanks to Brian Morgan
and John Seely for the use
of their trailers, without which we could
not have hauled off as much. Following
are some pictures of the clean-up.
Future rides include May 20th to
Seneca, Oregon for their annual Oyster
Festival on May 27th and our annual
Walton Lake Ride where we camp in the
snow park area. We still need to pick a
spot for our July 4th and Labor Day rides
and a date for our September ride at the
coast.
Our next meeting is June 7th at
6:30 p.m. at the Sandbagger. Children are
welcome.
ATV Group picks up 4,000 pounds of garbage during spring clean-up By Jeff Parcel, CRR ATV Group
All this from one small area!
John Keyser with our 7th clean-up poster!
Mike Glowack and Brian Morgan try to figure out the best way to stuff it in the trailer.
Ben Olson and Linda Andyke back with an-other load.
Michelle Parcel feeds us after the clean-up.
MEALS ON WHEELS NEEDS DRIVERS
Call 541-548-0622 for information
Photos submitted by Jeff Parcel
June, 2017 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 13
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 p.m. / 3rd Monday / Juniper Room
Contact: Admin Office 541-548-8939
Architectural Committee 4:30 p.m. / 2nd & 4th Monday / Admin Bldg.
Contact: Steve D’Ambrosia
Phone: 503-449-8756
Budget/Audit Juniper Room
See calendar for dates and times
Contact: Marilynne Keyser for information
Phone: 541-923-0558
Parks & Recreation 6:30 p.m. / 4th Monday / Juniper Room
Contact: Sylvia Kimbley
Phone: 541-504-1073
Phase Representatives 6:30 p.m. / Quarterly / Juniper Room
Contact: Karen Atwood
Phone: 503-351-9250
Nominating Committee 10:00 a.m. / 1st Wednesday / Juniper Room
Contact: Dave Palmer
Phone: 503-508-0032
Events Planning Committee 1:00 pm / 1st Thursday / Juniper Room
Contact: Judy LaPora: 541-548-8939
CC&R Committee 3:00 p.m. / 3rd Wednesday
Contact: Cheryl McCauley
Phone: 541-548-8939
OTHER CRR GOVERNING
ENTITIES
Special Roads District 5:00 pm / 2nd Wednesday / Juniper Room
Contact: Monte Monteith
Phone: 541-504-8500
CRR Fire Protection Board 6:30 p.m. / 3rd Thursday / Fire Hall
Contact: Harry Ward
Phone: 541-923-6776
Several residents of Horny Hollow expressed concerns about the condition of their road and who was responsible for maintaining it. Ranch Manager LaPora stated that Horny Hollow is not a part of the Ranch inventory and it is doubtful that the County would allow it to be added. Vice President Smallwood sug-gested that they create a Citizen Action Committee with residents of Horny Hol-low and put together a plan of what they would like to see accomplished. Vice President Smallwood asked them to be at the Work Session on June 5, 2017 and the Board will listen to their plan and help facilitate their issues to present to Jefferson County. Resident Marie Carter stated that she will get the 70+ home-owners together and come up with a formal plan and will present it at the Work Session.
Monday, May 15, 2017
See Board Highlights Page 15
Recently there was a planning session put on by the various regional authori-
ties (Jefferson, Deschutes, Crook counties, the State, etc.) regarding the current status
of planning for the upcoming solar eclipse that will occur Monday, August 21st. An-
other Board member and myself attended and I thought I would take this opportunity
to share what was presented at this meeting.
As of this time the number of visitors to our region is expected to be around
240,000 people. These are just the current verifiable reservations from campsites,
hotels, etc. Obviously, these will not be concentrated here on the Ranch but spread
throughout the tri-county area. Expect a great deal of traffic congestion throughout
our area from the Thursday before until at least the day after this event.
With respect to this number of visitors ensure you plan ahead. Make sure you stock
up on enough groceries to last from the Wednesday/Thursday before through at least
the Tuesday/Wednesday after. Make sure you have all the necessary medicine and
prescriptions you need for that same time frame. This same holds true for vehicle
fuel. When the representative from the State was asked what the plan was keeping
fuel available to the region, his answer was they were planning on letting the “free
market” take care of this issue – fuel your cars up early.
There will be several regional Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) estab-
lished for the duration of this event. The Ranch will have one established at the Fire
Hall. Representatives from Fire, Police, and the Association will staff this when it is
stood up, I will let you know the actual times as it becomes available. There will be
an EOC established at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s office as well. Communications
will be maintained with them either via telephone or amateur radio with a relay being
established for use as necessary on Juniper Butte. Another regional command post
will be set up at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds combining the various counties
Police, Fire, EMS, Public Works, and Governmental representatives. With respect to
law enforcement on the Ranch there will be two Jefferson County Sheriff Deputies
positioned out here.
This time frame is the height of fire season. I had already contacted the Gov-
ernors office to ask for additional fire resources be strategically placed at various ar-
eas for a quicker response should we have a major event. I asked this same question
By David Palmer, President
See President’s Message Page 14
June, 2017 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 14
Want to have fun while helping to plan and coordinate major CRR events such as Trunk or Treat, the Independ-ence Celebration, or the upcom-ing Eclipse Party? Then come join the Events Planning Com-mittee and get involved in these and other activities for Ranch residents and visitors. Call Judy LaPora at 541-548-8939 or Paula Bartolomei at 541-548-0675 for more information. We meet the first Thursday of every month at 1:00 PM in the Juniper Room. No experience is needed – just a willingness to lend a hand and have a good time!
Volunteer Opportunity
again of the representative from the office of Ore-
gon Emergency Management. Both responses
were the same in that they both indicated that
“discussions were underway” about this but no
definitive plan had been made yet. I have received
word that the BLM plans on having additional
crews in the area but this will also be contingent
on how the fire season is progressing not only here
in Oregon but elsewhere in the country as well. If
a major conflagration occurs somewhere else
those units may be redeployed. We as a commu-
nity must be vigilant for possible fires.
As far as emergencies go I strongly advise
everyone who hasn’t done so already to sign up
for emergency notifications. This can be easily
done on the Crooked River Ranch Fire and Rescue
website. The meeting also put out the following
websites for the public to access to stay up to date
on the most current plans and activities. The first
is “Central Oregon Information Network” and its
website is coemergencyinfo.blogspot.com. An-
other good site that was put out is the Madras
Eclipse web page found at madraseclipse.com. No
doubt there are others but these two were specifi-
cally mentioned.
The event is coming whether some of us
like it or not. The only thing we can do is prepare
as best we can, then enjoy ourselves as much as
possible.
President’s Message
Continued from Page 13
Crooked River Ranch Club & Maintenance Association
Mission Statement
The mission of Crooked River Ranch Club & Maintenance Association is to support its members by working for the preservation and betterment of prop-erty values; by ensuring a safe, secure and clean living environment; and by promoting the continuing improvement of the quality of life for Ranch resi-dents.
Vision Statement
We envision Crooked River Ranch to be a place where members, staff and elected leaders all work together effectively to create a strong sense of com-munity and maximize the quality of life for homeowners, renters and guests, so that Crooked River Ranch remains a "A Great Place to Hang Your Hat."
Important Telephone Numbers
Crooked River Ranch Club & Maint. Assoc. Office ……(541) 548-8939
Crooked River Ranch Golf Pro Shop................................(541) 923-6343
Crooked River Ranch RV Park….....................................(541) 923-1441
Crooked River Ranch Rural Fire Protection District…....(541) 923-6776
Crooked River Ranch Sanitary………..............................(541) 548-1542
Crooked River Ranch Senior Center.................................(541) 504-8236
Crooked River Ranch Water Company …………….…...(541) 923-1041
It’s that time of year…..
Our road crew is out. Please give them a
break and slow down through the work areas
June, 2017 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 15
Board Meeting Highlights
2016/2017
CRR Board of Directors
Please send all inquiries to: [email protected]
President David Palmer..……......503-508-0032
Vice President John Smallwood...541-815-4085
Treasurer James Dille...................503-656-2866
Secretary Paula Bartolomei .…....541-548-0675
Director Marc Beebe………..…..541-815-0125
Director Sue Flory………..….…541-350-7417
Director Bim Gander…………….541-977-0674
Director David Keyston……..…..541-639-3211
Director Carol Orr………...…..…541-593-7221
To receive announcements and updates
about community life at Crooked River
Ranch, contact your Phase Rep or the
Chairman, Karen Atwood at 503-351-
9250, [email protected].
Phase Representatives Assisting with Ranch Communication
Phase 1 Becky D’Ambrosia……...503-970-2344
Phase 1 Diane Nunley……...…….503-260-6512
Phase 2 Kara Burkhart………..…..541-788-3155
Phase 2 Pam Halladey……..….….541-923-3708
Phase 2 Judy Wells……………….503-508-3059
Phase 2 Lee Moore………….....…541-280-0470
Phase 3 Stephanie Proffitt...……...541-604-1628
Phase 3 Debbie Page……………..541-923-7268
Phase 4 Robin Gaudette………….425-737-5519
Phase 5 Diane Randgaard…….…..541-279-9131
Phase 6 Robin Gaudette………….425-737-5519
Phase 7 Carol Orr…..…..……...…541-593-7221
Phase 8 Earleen Arthur……...........541-504-0755
Phase 8 Karen Atwood…………..503-351-9250
Phase 9 Roger Canales…...…...….503-655-0448
Phase 10 Gina Anderson……...….541-350-5240
Phase 11 Gail DesBrisay………....541-504-8562
Phase 12 Carol Orr…..………...…541-593-7221
Phase 13 Gail DesBrisay…..……..541-504-8562
Phase 14 Carolynne Erickson…….541-419-7348
Phase 15 Carolynne Erickson…….541-419-7348
Phase 16 Carolynne Erickson…….541-419-7348
Ranch Manager LaPora reported that the Steel Stampede was just as successful as it has been in past years. All invoices have not yet been received yet, but it is estimated that after all bills and donations have come in, there will be approximately an $11,000.00 profit. A new committee will be formed to help decide where the funds would be best used. Ranch Manager LaPora also wanted to give a shout out to all the volunteers that helped make the Steel Stampede so successful.
Ranch Manager LaPora has created the template of the emergency information insert for the magnet pouch. The emergency information cards will be inserted into the magnet pouches and then mailed to all property owners receiving a bill for July 2017.
President Palmer recently had a conversation with Jefferson County Emergency Manager Mark Carman who informed him that the tri-county was awarded $33,700.00 rather than the $100,000.00 it had requested. Mr. Carman stated that train-the-trainer training will begin after the Solar Eclipse in August. Due to the shortfall, President Palmer believes Crooked River Ranch will have to initiate a CERT Team independently. He would like to start sooner so a program is in place prior to the eclipse. He is checking on the require-ments for training an independent CERT Team.
President Palmer reported that he recently attended an emergency response meeting centered on the eclipse. Jefferson County Sheriff Department will have two Deputies on site working 12 hour shifts from Friday before through Monday of the eclipse. The Fire Department will be fully staffed and will be pulling in extra staff. A CRR Emergency Com-mand Center phone line has been installed at the Fire Department. President Palmer is encouraging all residents to be sure that their cars are filled with gas the Monday and Tuesday before the eclipse and you have all the food and medications you will need for a week.
Treasurer Dille announced that a measure to create an Enhanced Sheriff Patrol District for Crooked River Ranch will be placed on the ballot in November. There will be two hearings for public input. Monday June 5 and Wednesday June 28 will be the dates. Place and time is still to be determined.
Neighbor Helping Neighbor Coordinator Karen Atwood provided a recap of donations and expenditures since its inception in January 2016. Ms. Atwood reported that it has been successful with a few applicants now able to pay more of their own HOA dues.
Treasurer Dille presented AFE #218 in the Amount of $11,409.00 to purchase three speed displays which were provided for in the FY 2017-2018 CRP Budget. The expendi-ture was approved unanimously. The speed display signs will be initially mounted at the entrance of the Ranch, Shad, by the Fire Department and on Peninsula just past the curves. They will be set up so they can be moved to different locations throughout the Ranch.
Continued from Page 13
Spread your dues payments out over a period of time. Monthly, quarterly and auto debit plans are available. For more information, or to set up a payment plan, please contact Connie Ream at the Administration Of-fice at 541-548-8939.
Did you know?...
Dues Payment Plans Available
June, 2017 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 16
There were 1236 county wide calls made to Jeffer-
son County Sheriff Department in the month of
April.
Of a total of 113 incidents in the Jefferson County
Sheriff’s Department Press Log for the period Mar
28 – April 30, 2017, ten (10) involved Crooked
River Ranch.
On March 28 the Jefferson County Sheriff’s
Office took a report of theft in the 14200
block of SW Chickadee Rd. A Deputy con-
tacted the victims and it was determined un-
known suspects stole nine reflectors from the
victims’ property.
On April 4, a deputy with the Jefferson
County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a
young child that was bitten in the face by a
dog at a relative’s home in the 14900 block of
SW Stallion. The child was taken by personal
vehicle to St Charles Redmond to be treated
for their injuries. The dog was taken to the
Jefferson County Kennels.
On April 5, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s
Office stopped a vehicle for no front plate on
Crooked River Ranch. Upon investigation,
the driver did not have insurance on the car. It
Crooked River Ranch Crime Watch April, 2017
was impounded per Jefferson County Sheriff’s
Office policy as it was in a high crime area.
The driver was issued a citation for driving
uninsured and Ira’s towing arrived and towed
the car from the scene.
On April 5 & April 7, a detective with the Jef-
ferson County Sheriff’s Office received a re-
port of child abuse on Crooked River Ranch.
No further investigative leads.
On April 11, a Jefferson County Sheriff’s
Deputy responded to the 13600 block of SW
Golden Mantel for an assault. After an inves-
tigation, a resident was issued a criminal cita-
tion for assault, harassment and menacing.
The second person involved in the fight was at
their address in Redmond, Oregon.
On April 11, deputies with the Jefferson
County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a
motor vehicle crash on SW Shad on Crooked
River Ranch. Upon arrival, deputies investi-
gated the crash and learned whoever was driv-
ing had left the scene. The vehicle was heavily
damaged and property of a nearby homeowner
was also damaged. The time of the crash is
unclear and suspects have been identified.
The case is under investigation.
On April 12, the dog control deputy with the
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded
to the area of Canary and Sand Ridge Rd for a
dog at large. The dog was taken to the Three
Rivers Humane Society and lodged without
incident. That afternoon the owner located
and retrieved the dog from the shelter.
On April 13, Deputies with the Jefferson
County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a
stolen tractor on Crooked River Ranch. This
case is currently under investigation.
On April 28, a Deputy with the Jefferson
County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 6200
block of SW Badger for a report of a dog at
large that had been contained inside a fenced
yard. The dog, a male unaltered chocolate lab,
was transported to the Three Rivers Humane
Society in Madras.
On April 28, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s
Office responded to a single motor vehicle
crash on Crooked River Ranch. Upon investi-
gation, the vehicle struck a deer and the driver
did not have any injuries. The damage to the
vehicle was estimated to the over $1,500.00.
The driver of the vehicle was able to drive the
vehicle home.
HOA Board members Dave Palmer, Sue Flory, Jim Dille, Bim Gander, Carol Orr and Dave Keyston.
Several members of the CRR Board of Directors were treated to a
tour of the new water tower following the work session on May 1st. CRR
Water Company Manager Frank Day explained the inner working of the
new system and answered many questions. The new tower holds 1.1 million
gallons vs 700 thousand in the old tower which was built in 1977 and has
since been demolished. The 1570 residents of Crooked River Ranch served
by the Water Company have noticed an increase in water pressure due to the
construction of the new tower.
The separate well house is composed of 2 rooms one of which holds
the very complicated computerized systems which control the new well and
tower. If anything at all is amiss, Frank is notified immediately via his
watch! which alerts him. He can then access the computer from anywhere
and make adjustments as necessary. The system has a large 24 hour backup
generator in case of emergencies and a dedicated electrical line.
The tour was very informative and we are lucky to have our water
company is such capable hands.
Water Company Manager Frank Day explains the working of the water tower.
HOA Board members tour the facility. Water Company Manager Frank Day.
HOA Board members tour the new water tower By Sue Flory, HOA Board
Photos by Sue Flory
June, 2017 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 17
through the 6th Grade to register early
for our Summer Recreation Pro-
gram. The cut-off date for registration
is July 7th. To ensure that your child
or grandchild has a place in the pool
and for the crafts and the outdoor
sports programs, we encourage you to
register early. We have been very
crowded in the shallow end in previ-
ous years when too many of you
waited until the first day of the pro-
gram and brought your children with-
out pre-registering. In the past we
tried to accommodate all the little
ones, but this year we will not do that
because of over-crowding in the shal-
low end.
Margie Coffey will lead the
singing at Ranch Chapel and Judy
Berg will be in charge of the crafts.
Pat Huffer will teach the nine through
12 year olds beginning golf skills.
Sean Remer and Cindy Murray will
instruct pickleball and disc golf, time
permitting. We will have the “slip &
slide” and some new “hoppers” for the
Friday picnics. So get those registra-
tion forms filled out and turned into
the Administration Office ASAP.
Volunteers are still needed to
help with crafts and at the swimming
pool. We also need cookies for the
morning snack program. To volunteer
with the crafts or at the pool, please
contact Sylvia Kimbley at 541-504-
1073 or Fran Davis at 541-923-7403.
Remember that for the out-
side activities, shoes must be worn.
Flip-flops are OK at the pool.
Please remember that in order
to register your child or grandchild for
the program, you must be a resident of
Crooked River Ranch. For further
information about our Summer Rec-
reation Program, please call Sylvia
Kimbley at 541-504-1073 or Fran
Davis 541-923-7403 and use the regis-
tration form that is on page 23 of this
newsletter. Thanks so much for regis-
tering on time!!!
Summer Rec Continued from Page 1
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June, 2017 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 18
Flash back to February 1988
and this was what happened at our
Crooked River Ranch. How many of
you knew this is part of Crooked
River Ranch Fire & Rescue history?
Fire Chief Wendell Beck responded
to a structure fire on the Ranch and
during the fire he fell from a ladder
and later succumbed to his injuries
at the Central Oregon District Hospi-
tal.
Chief Beck was born May
8th, 1926 in Edgar Clay County Ne-
braska. He died February 19th, 1988
in Deschutes County Oregon. He
was 61 years, 9 months and 11 days
old. He was a resident of Crooked
River Ranch. He was the son of
Elmer and Charlotte Wise Beck.
During his youth he was active in
FFA and raised prize sheep.
At age 19, he married Eve-
lyn Mentzer and they had six chil-
dren. He was employed by the Coca-
Cola Company in Superior for more
than 10 years.
June 28th, 1962, he and Syl-
via Dull were married in Concordia.
They moved to Tigard Oregon in
1964 where he was employed by
Cascade Steel. In 1979 they moved
to Crooked River Ranch.
Chief Beck was a volunteer
firefighter for 18
years. At the time of
his death he was serv-
ing as Chief, the posi-
tion which he had
assumed in the mid
1980’s. He was a 40-
year member of the
I.O.O.F and a member
of the Central Oregon
Firefighters Associa-
tion.
S u r v i v o r s
include his wife, Syl-
via; their son, Jim,
who was also a volun-
teer firefighter with
Crooked River Ranch.
His other surviving
family are sons,
Wendell Lynn Beck,
of San Diego Califor-
nia, Richard Dean
Beck of Camas Wash-
ington, and Stephen
Allen Beck of Albany
Oregon. His daugh-
ters, Sheila Sjoholm,
Sheryl Kostiuk, and
Shelly Martens, all of
Hardy. Step-sons, Stephen and
David Dull, who both live in Ore-
gon; step daughter Kathleen, Port-
land; his mother Charlotte Janoe of
Crooked River Ranch; sister, Inez
Jasperson of Portland; 23 grandchil-
dren and one great granddaughter.
His son Jim started volun-
teering shortly after his father and
eventually made it all the way to
Assistant Chief. He was Fire Fighter
of the year as well as an EMT
through his tenor with the depart-
ment. Shortly after his father’s death
he left the department for personal
reasons. Jim still lives on the Ranch.
To honor and memorialize
Chief Becks sacrifice for his com-
munity and for his valuable service
we at Crooked River Ranch Fire and
Rescue would like to invite any and
all to our 40th anniversary celebra-
tion where we will holding a memo-
rial service. There will also be a
dedication of Chief Beck’s service to
our community that will last far into
the future.
The festivities for the 40th
celebration start at noon and the me-
morial will start at 3:00 p.m. in the
front of the fire station. Parking will
be designated with handicap parking
available.
Memorial service for Chief Beck planned….
Fire Chief dies in the Line of Duty By Mark Wilson
Crooked River Ranch Fire
& Rescue (CRR F&R) in coopera-
tion with Central Oregon Intergov-
ernmental Council and
Jefferson County is happy
to announce funding to
help CRR homeowners
pay for a portion of the costs to re-
duce hazardous wildland fuels to
create defensible space around their
residences. Residents will be offered
a flat rate reimbursement of $300 for
treating the land around their home
(otherwise referred to as the home
ignition zone).
The goal is to minimize fire danger
in subdivisions and neighborhoods
and make firefighting safer and more
effective; many of the standards are
available in the Living with Wildfire
in Jefferson County handbook which
you can pick up at our Fire Station.
The overall goal of this project is to
reduce the threat of catastrophic
wildfire to homes in high risk areas
by reducing hazardous fuels on pri-
vate lands. The application period
opens June 1st.
To be eligible for the fund-
ing, come by the fire station and
pick up an information packet which
describes the program and request a
home ignition zone assessment
(conducted by the fire department).
Once the home assessment is com-
plete, the fire department will make
recommendations about mitigation
measures that should be taken to
make your home more resistant to
ignition during a wildfire event.
Next, fill out an application describ-
ing the measures you intend to take
to reduce the risk to your home,
which may include:
removing flammable ground
fuels from within 30 feet of the
home,
limbing trees up to five feet near
structures,
clearing flammable vegetation
from roof, gutters, and decks
trimming back trees overhang-
ing or touching the home,
relocate firewood piles at least
30 feet from the home,
clearing all flammable materials
from underneath decks,
maintain driveway clearance 20
feet wide and 13½ feet high
You then fill out and return
the application to the fire depart-
ment. We review the application for
completeness and forward it to the
Central Oregon Intergovernmental
Council, which is administering the
funding. COIC will notify you by
mail when your application has been
accepted for funding.
Once the cleanup work is
completed you notify CRR F&R and
we will come out and re-inspect the
property. If all the work has been
completed, we will then notify
COIC, and they will send you a
check for $300.
There is limited funding for
this program. Applications will be
processed on a first come first
served basis. It is in your best inter-
est to apply sooner rather than later.
If you have any questions call the
fire station or stop by.
Grant funding for homeowners to
reduce hazardous wildland fuels By Harry Ward, Fire Chief
June, 2017 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 19
influx of people who will be coming to Central Oregon for the Solar Eclipse in August.
The presentation was directed by Mark Carman, Emer-gency Management Coordinator for Jefferson County and guest panelists were Fire Chief, Harry Ward, Alaina May-field from the American Red Cross, Jefferson County Sheriff, Jim Atkins and Richard Ladeby, area coordinator for the Neighborhood Watch program with Jefferson County".
Presenters at the Emergency Management Forum hosted by CRR Fire & Rescue.
Photos by Sean Hartley
On Saturday, April 29th Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue held their annual Emergency Manage-ment Forum at the Family Center of Ranch Chapel. The Forum was for residents of the Ranch which included a review of the winter weather event that oc-curred in January, as well as vari-ous other topics, such as the Neighborhood Watch pro-gram. The main topic of discus-sion was what to expect with the
A large crowd attended the forum.
Welcoming the attendees.
CRR Fire & Rescue hosts Emergency Management Forum By Sean Hartley, Assistant Fire Chief
June, 2017 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 20
Kevin Starrett,
Director of Oregon Firearms Federa-
tion (OFF), Oregon’s only no compro-
mise gun rights organization, will pre-
sent information about Oregon Gun
Laws at Crooked River Ranch (CRR).
Further, Mr. Starrett will explain what
happened during the 2017 Oregon
Legislative session and what to expect
looking forward regarding Oregon
Gun Laws.
This presentation will take
place on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 7
p.m. at the CRR Ranch Chapel. There
will be a charge of $5 for this event to
cover the cost of Mr. Starrett’s travel
expenses. Excess money collected will
be donated to the Oregon Firearms
Federation and the Ranch Chapel. A
maximum of 150 tickets will be avail-
able at the door, which will open a
6:00 p.m.
Mr. Starrett “. . . has pro-
duced the most complete source for
information on Oregon’s gun laws.”
His book is clearly written, easy to
understand, and a must-have for Ore-
gon gun owners. Understanding Ore-
gon’s Gun Laws: A Guide to Gun Ownership in Plain English will be
available for purchase.
Mr. Starrett
makes his presentation on Oregon
firearm laws around the State and
monthly at his gun club. His presenta-
tion will include the rights and respon-
sibilities of gun ownership, the gun
ownership and use laws in Oregon and
the laws relating to the use of deadly
force (self-defense). You may learn
more about OFF by going to its web-
site: oregonfirearms.org
This event is sponsored by
the CRR Shooting Stars, a group of
over 120 women, mostly from CRR,
interested in the legal, safe and effec-
tive use of firearms primarily for the
self-defense. But we do have fun
shooting as a sport!! For more infor-
mation contact Kate Adams at
[email protected] or 541-306-
0875.
Oregon Gun Laws Presentation
Open to the Public By Kate Adams, CRR Shooting Stars
Oregon Gun Laws Presentation – Sponsored by CRR Shooting Stars
Kevin Starrett, Director, OFF
CRR Ranch Chapel
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Doors open: 6:00 p.m.
Presentation: 7 p.m.
Tickets $5 at the door
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noon a Memorial for former Fire
Chief Wendell Beck.
The “Wild Wild West” Pa-
rade, which begins at 10:00 a.m.,
kicks off Saturday’s celebration.
Immediately following will be the
CRR Lions Club Tri-Tip Feast fea-
turing tri-tip sandwiches, beans and
coleslaw. The feast will begin at
11:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m.
Throughout the day, entertainment
will be provided on the CRR stage
located in Mac Park. Vendors will
sell unique, handcrafted items and
the Mariposa Lily Garden Club will
sell homemade cookies. The Lions
Train pulls out of the station imme-
diately following the parade and all-
day rides for youngsters will be
available for $1.00.
At Ranch Chapel the CRR
Canyon Quilters quilt show begins
at 10:00 a.m. and will feature over
50 quilts from Central Oregon
quilters. A quilt donated by the
CRR Canyon Quilters will be auc-
tioned to benefit the Crazy Quilters
(4-H quilters ages 11-16). Come
visit the Silent Auction craft area
which will feature items from both
the CRR Canyon Quilters and the
Crazy Quilters. Proceeds from the
show will support both quilting
groups and admission is free.
The CRR Fire & Rescue
Open House begins at noon at the
Fire Hall and will feature an educa-
tional booth with blood pressure
checks, children’s activities and
games, an antique fire apparatus
show and concessions. At 3:00 p.m.
the Honor Guard Tribute to fallen
Fire Chief Wendell Beck will begin.
The event is co-sponsored
by the Crooked River Ranch Club &
Maintenance Association, the CRR
Events Committee and the CRR Li-
ons Club. For more information,
call the CRR Administration Office
at 541-548-8939.
Independence
Celebration Continued from Page 1
Spread your dues payments out over a period of time. Monthly, quarterly and auto debit plans are available.
For more information, or to set up a payment plan, please contact Connie Ream at the Administration
Office at 541-548-8939.
Did you know?...
Dues Payment Plans Available
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April 1973 Our Prime “Citizen“Unacclaimed?
Is Crooked River Ranch’s most promi-nent “citizen” – also the most numerous and apparent to the eye – getting a rough hustle from science, from academia? We are speaking of the Western Juni-per, which is pretty much “the” Juniper in most discussions of the breed. CRR has several thousand acres of Juniper trees, at all levels, but predominantly on the high land over toward the Deschutes.
Residents of mountain and high range countries from Canada to Mexico know the ev-ergreen Junipers as beautiful, hardy, tangy of aroma and capable of surviving against ex-tremely rugged weather and climatic condition. Also of providing pleasant shade against the hot sun and keeping the winds from blowing the land into the next county – or state. Also of pro-viding welcome shelter for birds and smaller animals.
And what do gather taut-written scientific tomes of silviculture say about this noble tree? They say it’s very good for fence posts. After reading a few, you have to imagine that the for-ester authors are obviously quite embarrassed at having found nothing more spectacular and socially acceptable for this good tree to do. Some of the comments are just about the facts “Durable wood, reddish, hard, fine grained wood. Make good posts.”
Other authors and tree folk have nicer things to say. “The Juniper is drought tolerant and heat tolerant and is compared with trees of picturesque or historic fame – Cedars of Leba-non, Guadalupe cypress, Bhutan cypress, Mon-terrey pine and Torrey pines.
The people who name plants have been aware of the Juniper, which covers major por-tions of all wester mountain states, and have given it a number of impressive names, “Rocky Mountain Juniper, California Juniper, Sierra Ju-niper, Utah Juniper, and Alligator Juniper. There is even a Juniperus communis var, hiber nica – “Irish Juniper” – Well it’s the right color. The Juniper is a conifer, just like the fir and the pine. What we refer to as “berries”, the little
blue fruit on the tree, are actually cones, according to forestry folk. There are two-seed cones, three-seed cones, even one seed cones, but the tree itself has noth-ing to say about this. Doesn’t mean the tree is more sexy, or less so, just what family it belongs to.
The Juniper CAN have a sex problem, though, foresters say. The Juniper, like the Yew, is one of those unfortunate trees which do NOT have both male and female blooms on the same tree. All other conifers do, and thus pollinate themselves. A Juni-per girl who gets all flowered up, and then can’t find a a boy Juniper in the same area, may just as well sit down and play solitaire.
On a Juniper, major branches come out, and stay, just inches above ground level. The “stem” then is full of knots. Farmers in Central Oregon, and other Juniper-rich areas, don’t think very kindly of this tree. Before you can plant wheat, pota-toes or mint you have to move the Junipers out. One problem; Junipers have a deep and wide spreading root system.
How old do Junipers get? At the ranch our best guess is that hundreds of Junipers are several hundred years old or more. Some esti-mate 1,000 years or more. Best we can do.
October 1995
1995 CRR Property Values
Tax statements are out once again. Crooked River Ranch’s property value in-creased by $24,657,207 over last year. This was due to new construction and new home placement in our community. Based on the trending for CRR, the property value increased by 23% for bare land and 11% for improved properties.
Some of your dues goes towards pay-ing the Associations property and personal property taxes. The Association pays property taxes on 64 separate lots. Our 1995-96 net assessed value was up to $654,950 with a re-sulting tax bill of $7,400. This is great news. Our tax bill decreased by $1,200 from last year. The Association’s personal property tax value was up this year as well. The value totaled $300,000, however, the tax bill of $4,100 is down slightly (approximately $200) from last year. Personal property tax is on all machin-ery, equipment and furniture used by the Asso-ciation.
Crooked River Ranch resident will see the appraiser again this spring as it is CRR’s turn to be reappraised. Usually, if there are some inconsistencies in your value this re-
Looking Backwards Compiled by deT nilraC
January 2009
Mariposa Lily Garden Club Submitted by Mary Jo Crossley
We were very proud when our beauti-ful Christmas tree was sold for $900.00 at the Festival of Trees auction on December 6th. All the proceeds go to Hospice, we are always happy to contribute to such a worthy cause. The theme of our tree this year was “Inspire”. We received many compliments from those attending both the afternoon and evening gala events.
We decided not to have a regular Garden Club meeting in December, but had a work party at Linda Bull’s house to deco-rate our float for the Old Fashioned Christ-mas celebration and parade that was held on Saturday, December 13th here at the ranch. Our co-president Linda Bull and her husband Tom were gracious enough to volunteer their 1925 model T-Ford, one ton truck for the fes-tivities. We had fun adorning the truck with wags, poinsettias, toys, lights, a Christmas tree, and of course, our Garden Club banner was on the back railing of the truck. We asked several children from the ranch to ride on the float.
Our next meeting in January; will be a pot luck luncheon and Charmaine Manley and Faren Russell will do a floral arrange-ment demonstration which will be raffled off to members after the meeting.
Mariposa Lily Garden Club members are all smiles surround-ing their $900.00 Christmas tree
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We have two spectacular photos of “Skies” for you this month as we had a tie in that category. Actually, there were so many wonderful photos of skies submitted that we could devote a whole calendar just to that subject! We are certainly blessed here on the Ranch with some dramatic skies and these two photos, by Patrick Fahey and Patricia Kirk, are proof of it. Thanks to both for submitting these great photos!
We also had a winner in the “Signs of Spring” category, this wonderful photo by Brenda Walker. All of us who stayed on the Ranch this winter were more than happy to see the last of the snow and welcome the first signs of spring, such as the crocus blooming. Thanks, Brenda, for sending in this lovely photo.
We are asking for photos of “Wildlife” taken here on the Ranch. Lots of fawns are out and about now, plus birds of all kinds, so get your camera ready for that “Great Shot!” and send your en-tries in to [email protected] by Wednesday, July 5 for a chance to be in the 2018 calendar. Remember, pho-tos must be in Landscape format. Thanks to everyone who sub-mits photos of our beautiful area!
Calling all
Photographers! Great Shot!
Nature’s Display
Drama at Dusk
Photo by Brenda Walker
Photo by Patricia Kirk
Photo by Patrick Fahey
Finally Spring!
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Several of us attended this years Honor Sen-
iors Day at Warm Springs I even saw Janet Schubert,
two of her friends and Javier Chacon. We had a fun
filled day watching adults play games and trying to
win prizes for remembering history making events of
the 1960's. We were given $10 free slot machine play
at the casino. We could enter the museum for free. It
is worth seeing the history of their tribes.
Marie Carter, Don Hays, Larry Abney and-
Penny Sackoff (with help from Edie Williams and
Fran Davis) have done a great job running
our BINGO games this season. May was our last
game and the $75 jackpot was won by twopeople. We
will resume playing in the fall.
This is a good time to thank Gloria Hays for
donating her beautifully hand crafted Afghans we
used for special raffles during the bingo season. Many
people donated their time and gift items to make this
a successful fund raiser for the Senior Group. Thanks
goes out to all of them. All these fund raising events
is what keeps the Heritage House open.
We had our first Bake-Book-Craft & Vintage
Item sale May 27th. The pictures will be in the July
Telegraph. It was a fun way for us to share the used
books VHS tapes, DVD's and puzzles we don't have
enough room for in our library. Carolyn Ladd, Ruth
Ferguson have been keeping up the library with help
from Bill Allen and Phil Cochran. The home baked
A very busy May for the
Heritage House / CRR Senior Group By Earleen Arthur, Co-secretary for CRR Senior Group
EXCAVATION SINCE ‘77. Reasonable & fast. Prompt call-back,
bid by phone. Owner-operator, Steve
541-460-3606. CCB# 159743. Facebook
page, Chilex Inc dba Chilson Excavating
Email [email protected].
601 Construction/Contractor Serv.
Sculptor & Furniture Maker Custom projects, refurnishing & repairs
Call Lewis at 510-599-7035. Please visit
my website turnofthecenturyfinearts.com
Tax Preparation - Are yours done? Licensed professional offering personal-
ized service. Call Melba @ 541-923-
8770 LTC# 70487.
500 Services
Horse, Pet & Premise Care @CRR Available anytime at your home. Over-
nights, too. Bonni. 541-362-6630.
Concrete Work Slabs, driveways, patios, decorative
stamped, small foundations and more.
Call for free estimate. Ranch resident.
Glenn Campbell, CCB#209818,
541-548-5122
cookies etc. are always a big hit. All
our great cooks are to be thanked too.
It is our first time to rent out 10x10
footspaces for crafters to sell their
items. If this turns out to be a a pro-
ductive fund raising idea, we
may continue doing it each year.
Thanks Bill Allen for making the
sandwich board signs and placing
them all around the ranch. We can't
forget all the helpers for giving us
their time to get this project done.
Thank you all again.
R.B. Marchand, crafter of
Authentic Wooden Antique Car Mod-
els has donated one of his trucks
(which he could sell for $300), to the Senior Group.
We plan on sell-
ing raffle tickets
for $1 each or six
for $5. We will
be drawing the
winning ticket at
our yearly pic-
nic on July 6th.
This is a wonder-
ful model to set
on a shelf in your
home.
Please help us get the word around that the
Heritage House is available for rent for special occa-
sions like weddings, birthday party's, celebration of
life and other group events on the weekends. We also
have very small fees for clubs to meet during the
week days. For more information about this you can
call Babs at 541-504-8113. We rent out chairs, tables
and electric cookers.
A good example of other organizations using
our facilities is the first time group of The Antique
RV Rally. They parked on our front lawn and hosted
an open house of their trailers etc. for the public to
enjoy. What an exciting thing it was to see these re-
stored units.
Earleen Arthur, Deb Matson, Shirley Sell and Vonnie Larson attend Honor Senior Day at Warm Springs.
Antique model truck donated to the CRR Senior Group by R.B. Marchand.
Photos submitted by Earleen Arthur and Lewis Meyers
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The Crooked
River ladies golf
group has been enjoy-
ing the sunshine.
Each week we wel-
come a the return of those who have
wintered in southern areas or even a
new golfer in the group. We would
love to have you join our group.
Right now is a great time to join and
maybe learn to play golf. The staff at
your Crooked River golf proshop
would love to give you lessons.
One of the ways we make
golf more fun is to play different
versions of the game. Our opening
play for the month of May was
called a 6-6-6 game. This is a 2-lady
team game. For 6 holes we do a
chapman where we trade off hitting
each others shot, 6 holes of scramble
where we each hit from the best shot
location and 6 holes of playing our
own shot and scoring the best of the
two.
nother way we enjoy golf is
to play the game in the traditional
way but allow the “pay $ game”
score to be counted in a way to
spread the wealth. In one game this
month our highest 3 scores were
dropped when counting the $ game.
Please come and enjoy
YOUR golf course. Start your fam-
ily playing golf. The USGA is sup-
porting a “Play Nine” initiative.
They are asking all golfer to play
just 9 holes of golf on the ninth of
each month. 9 holes of golf is quick.
Come and play golf on your beauti-
ful golf course!
Hope to see you on the golf
course soon!
Congratula-
tions to our 2-Man
Chapman Tourna-
ment winners. Flight
A: (gross) Gary Olds/
John Smallwood, (net) Bill Daw/
Mike Kuykendall. Flight B: (gross)
Frank Earls/David Kervin, (net)
Herb Carter/Ben Olson. All tabula-
tions for 2-Man Chapman were pro-
vided by our Playday Chairman and
resident comedian, Pat Fahey.
Results of our May 2nd
Home & Home with Quail Run were
CRR 28.5 to Quail Run 25.5, a real
squeaker but we are on our way to
retaining the coveted Quail Cup. We
have our work cut out for us in our
September rematch!
Results of our May 23rd and
25th Home & Home matches with
Juniper will be available in next
month’s newsletter. Items of note
for this month:
7:30am Tuesday start times, sign
up in the Pro Shop by 7:00am
June 5-6 Spring Handicap
Championship (lunch in Mac
Park day 2)
June 13 Women/Men – Match
Play (lunch in Mac Park after
golf)
June 20 Eagle Crest Home and
Home (here, lunch in Bagger
after golf) with a Men’s Club
behind game if the H+H field is
full
June 27 Skins
I want to encourage our
members to sign up early for our
Home & Home events so Huff does-
n’t have to scramble and beg to fill
the field. New members, don’t be
reluctant to sign up at the Pro Shop
front desk, and the Playday Commit-
tee will find you a partner if you
don’t have one. Home & Homes are
enjoyable events with opportunities
to play different courses and get a
nice lunch for just $35. The format
is always a 2-man best ball and they
are truly fun events! If you play the
Home & Home at our course you
have priority to play in the corre-
sponding away Home & Home.
I want to extend my thanks
to our members who participated in
repairing the vole damage to our
course. It was a long and tedious
project but Richard and his crew are
appreciative. Our course is recover-
ing nicely with the improving
weather, let’s hope it continues. And
if some of you would like to lend a
helping hand setting up before or
cleaning up after our Spring Handi-
cap Championship, please let Club
Vice President Gary Molder know;
h i s e ma i l i s t w i s tykn i c k -
It’s also time for some of
you to think about getting more in-
volved in our 148 member Men’s
Club. Elections will be held in Au-
gust after the Club Championship
and the new officers take their posi-
tions November 1. If you are inter-
ested in running for any office in our
Club (we really need someone to run
for Secretary/Treasurer position)
contact Mike Kuykendall at mike-
In closing, keep walking,
keep stretching and repair those div-
ots and pitch marks. See you on the
course.
Jack
CRR Men’s Golf Club
Home & Home’s
keep men’s club members busy By Jack Martin, President
CRR Ladies Golf Club
Snowbirds returning to sunshine,
new golfers welcomed to group By Jeanne Holloway, President
Save the Date!
RC Scramble Golf Tournament Saturday, June 17th, 2017
8:00 a.m. Shotgun start
Supporting RCC Youth Ministries Register at www.redomndchrisrin.org
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Recreation at the Ranch
CRR PICKLEBALL
Spring is here and outdoor Pickleball is back!
Come out and join the play every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at
10:00AM. Crooked River Ranch Pickleball courts are located at the
CRR Administrative Center and just opposite the Native Garden. If
you’ve never played Pickleball, we have our very own instructors and
you will be warmly welcomed. What a great way to meet new friends,
get good exercise and have fun! For more information – call Cindy
Murray at 541-815-1404.
FANs (Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area) will sponsor three
local hikes this month to include Smith Rock State Park (river trail with expert
interpreter), the Cove-Palisade Island (with
two expert interpreters), and the Cove Pali-
sade Tam-a-Lau trail. These guided hikes are
open to the public. Sign-up now by register-
ing at our website (www.fansofdeschutes.org, EVENTS tab). Group size is lim-
ited to 12 so don't delay. Dogs are not allowed on any of these hikes.
WHERE: Smith Rock State Park (river trail), Terrebonne
WHEN: Friday, June 9 , 9:00 AM-12:00AM
RATING: Easy
This hike is about 2 miles RT and follows the Crooked River downstream from
the footbridge. Natural and cultural history are the main themes, including the
dramatic geology, wildlife, viewing of nesting raptors, native plants and their
traditional uses. Bring sun protection (sunscreen, brimmed hat) and adequate
water (at least 1 quart). The trail is mostly sand and gravel. Vibram-soled hiking
shoes or boots offer the best traction. Some hikers find the use of poles or walk-
ing sticks comforting and useful for balancing on the steeper sections of the
trail. Bringing binoculars and cameras will allow closer views of wildlife and
capturing the scenic views. Meet at Welcome Center (yurt) at 9:00 AM. Be sure
to pay daily parking fee ($5) or have annual State Park pass for each vehicle.
This event is open to the public with group size is limited to 12 hikers. Hike
Leader is David Vick, a Master Interpretive Naturalist.
WHERE: Tam-A-Lau trail
WHEN: Sunday, June 11, 9AM- 2PM
RATING: Moderate
This loop trail covers the very northern tip of the Peninsula and includes scenic
views of the Deschutes Arm, Crooked River Arm and the Island of Lake Billy
Chinook. Also expect to catch glimpses of the mysterious rock walls. Instead
of driving to the trailhead in the park, we will approach from the south (Crooked
River Ranch) via Peninsula Road. This 4-mile loop is mostly flat terrain but
with little shade. The adventure will start at the very end of Peninsula Road at the
BLM boundary, and we will want several 4WD/high clearance vehicles to nego-
tiate Peninsula Road to its terminus. As necessary, we may need to shuttle hik-
ers from the ranch boundary to the road end. Bring plenty of water, lunch, good
hiking boots, cameras, and sun protection (hat, sunscreen). Meet at the end of the
gravel portion of Peninsula Road at 9 AM. Hiking leader is Jeff Scheetz (503-
277-9110 or [email protected]).
WHERE: The Island Trail (not marked nor open to the public)
WHEN: Friday, June 23, 2017, 9AM - 3:00PM
RATING: Very Difficult
It is a distinct privilege for FANs to offer this hike, as The Island is not open to
the public. The hike will be co-led by Paul Patton, a resource specialist with Ore-
gon State Parks. The focus will be on the history, geology and native plant com-
munity of The Island. This is one of the few undisturbed examples of the sage-
brush steppe ecosystem. The views are also spectacular!
The ascent is steep and requires climbing over large boulders. There are no trails
on The Island. We will be picking our way through rocks, including some scree,
sagebrush, bunchgrasses and broken lava tubes. There are no restrooms. We will
be walking the entire day. Please bring your lunch, snacks, and plenty of water.
Wear good closed toe hiking shoes, bring a hat, sunscreen, and your hiking poles
if you use them. A native plant checklist will be provided.
Meet at the Crooked River Petroglyph Interpretive Site at Cove Palisades State
Park. Follow signs from Hwy 97 to Cove Palisades State Park. The main road
drops down toward Lake Billy Chinook where there is a marina. Do not go into
the Marina area. Turn left, instead, and continue across the bridge over the
Crooked River. The road will take you around the base of the Peninsula. Stop
before you reach either the park headquarters or the Deschutes River campground
at a small parking area on the left side of the road. There is an interpretive sign
for Native American petroglyphs. You will not need to have a state park permit
to park there for this field trip. Hike leader is Marilynne Keyser (541-923-0558
or [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>).
FANs Hikers to explore Upper Peninsula
and return to Smith Rock State Park By Jeff Scheetz, FANs Hiking Coordinator
Welcome summer! Seems
to be about time for my twice a year
tidbit column. This one will focus
on nutrition. With the increase con-
sumption of plant based “milks” the
dairy industry has a bill in Congress
that limits the use of the word “milk”
to products from hooved animals;
cows, goats and sheep. Nutritionally
they do differ, compared to plant
based beverages, cow’s milk weighs
in with the highest protein at 8 grams
and highest in calcium at 30%. De-
pending on the fat concentration cho-
sen, cow milk is between 0-5 grams
of saturated fat tied with coconut
milk at 5 grams. Rice, oat and al-
mond milk have the lowest fat con-
tent at 0 grams. Coconut milk has
the highest concentration of Vitamin
D at 30%, with almond, hemp and
rice milk at 25%. Calorically al-
mond milk has the least amount of
calories at 35 and certain cow milk
the highest at 150.
The grocers are trying to
curb the astronomical waste of food
which is about 8 million pounds a
year which equates to about $30 mil-
lion! The culprit is the labels, “sell
by” and “best before” dates on prod-
ucts, when most foods are safe to eat
past these dates. It is expected by
2018 that manufacturers will only
use 2 labels; “best if used by” to in-
dicate when food tastes the freshest
and “use by” for the foods like
meats, fish and sushi that become
less safe after a certain date.
Luckily we live in an area
that has embraced fermented foods.
Fermenting foods is a novel way to
add nutrition-packed food to your
diet. With active bacteria fermented
foods such as kefir, kombucha, yo-
gurt, sauerkraut, miso, kimchi and
tempeh can improve blood sugar,
blood pressure, and eczema, diges-
tive and immune health.
Let’s focus on nutrition By Robin Gaudette, RN, ACSM/HFI, Aquatics Wellness Coordinator, RAPRD
Crooked River Ranch lies on a peninsula of land near the confluence of the Crooked and Deschutes Rivers. These high desert rivers travel through miles of basalt canyons that have played sentinel to centuries of rich history. This gorgeous “River Canyon Country” plays host to those fortunate enough to live and play in this unique rural setting guarded by the majestic peaks of the Cascade Mountain Range. Golf, swimming, tennis, hiking, fishing, abundant wildlife, and a wealth of opportunities for a rich community life serve as the crown jewels in Crooked River Ranch’s crown. If you are visiting us, we welcome you and invite you to stay awhile. You just might discover, as we have, that Crooked River Ranch is “A Great Place to Hang Your Hat”.
A Great Place to Hang Your Hat
June, 2017
Old Glory Waves! Popping up unexpectedly, to all who love our country this sight never fails to bring a smile and surge of patriotic feelings. Mike Tay-lor, thank you SO much - America builds dreams too!
Ranch Raves…... By Diane Nunley
The RV Park septic dump will be closed to all Ranch residents and their guests during the August eclipse, from August 18 – 23. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this will cause. We will be having enough trouble keeping up with our own guests and the dump station.
Anyone using the septic dump must present proof of stay at the RV Park.
Thank you, we appreciate your understanding.
Sue Boyle RV Park Manager
Important Notice from the RV Park
Water Aerobics
For additional information please contact Myrna at (541) 604-4916
Starting June 5th Monday - Friday
8:30 - 9:30 Prices
$5.00 Daily
June, 2017 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 29
June, 2017 The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 30