The Crooked River Ranch “Telegraph” PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Paid Terrebonne, OR Permit No. 5195 Breaking news! Opt out of getting your newsletter by mail! See article page 12 A Great Place to Hang Your Address Label Hat HOA and Community Life at Crooked River Ranch in the Heart of Central Oregon Decemb er, 2012 Redmond High School FFA Poultry Judging Team... A great place for Christmas shopping... Winning State Shop Local, Eat Fresh, Taking Silver at Nationals Experience CRR’s Saturday Market By Phyllis Carlin, CRR Telegraph By Cathy Nemitz and Phyllis Carlin When Kraelyn Walker was a fying them for the National Compe- Two current trends, 'Shop The two ideas converged freshman at Redmond High School, tition, a first for a Redmond team. Local' and 'Eat Fresh' converge the and a Farmers Market was soon to she joined the Future Farmers of Representing the State of Oregon, first and 3rd Saturdays of the month be a reality. Nemitz presented the America (FFA). According to Krae- the team lead by Redmond High at CRR's own Saturday Market. The idea to the HOA Board and was met lyn, that year she was put on the School FFA Advisor Lance Hill, market affords residents the opportu- with a positive response. The first Poultry Team, "because she had placed 16th, winning a Silver Medal nity to purchase fresh produce as market was held in August of 2010. chickens." Three years later Krae- at the National competition which well as handcrafted and home pro- It quickly evolved from a summer lyn, along with teammates Hailey was held at the FFA Convention & duced items from our local artisans Farmers Market to a year-round Konze, Mickaela Cyrus and Shelby Expo in Indianapolis earlier this and gardeners. In addition, there is a Saturday Market. A steady stream Pick, won the Poultry Division of fall. social aspect to the market. Resi- See Saturday Market Page 19 the State Competition held at Ore- Battling 39 teams from dents stop by to visit with gon State University last May, quali- around the nation, the team under- neighbors and utilize the went six hours of Book Exchange. judging, testing, The idea for a sorting and grad- local Farmers Market was ing to emerge with the brainchild of residents the silver medal. Jeanette and Ron Paugh The team was also and Cathy Nemitz. While judged on their nursery hopping in Ma- ability to identify dras one day, the group classes of live struck up a conversation birds for eggs and with an employee who meat production. was also a Ranch resident, Congratu- and the idea of a local lations girls, on a Farmers Market was born. job well done! The market would help local gardeners distribute Photo by Cathy Nemitz Photo by Phyllis Carlin Mickaela Cyrus, Kraelyn Walker and Hailey Konze, excess produce and the Isaac Goodin, his granddaughter Sydney Wright members of the Redmond High School State Champion Old Fire Hall seemed a and her friend Felicia Davis arrive at the Saturday Market in a carriage drawn by Will Poultry Judging Team central and ideal location. Pull-out Ranch Governance Section Calendar……………….3 Event Guide…4 Recreation…………….19 Inside... Association, SRD & Fire District Info ……………..……..9-12 CRR Organizations...4 Classifieds……………...17 Volunteers and Committees ………………………………..9-12 December 2012, The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 2 Attention: Parents and Kids …. Touring, gardening, learning... Crooked River Ranch 2012, a busy year for the Mariposa Lily Garden Club Leos Club By Mary Jo Crossley, Secretary 2012 has been a year filled with fun, enjoyable, Mitzi Williams and Shirley Fox were spon- Forming Soon! and busy activities for the members of the Mariposa Lily sored by Mariposa Lily Garden Club to become Ore- Garden Club. We welcomed fifteen new members into gon Master Gardeners. They have just completed their By Jay Nordin, Vice-President, CRR Lions the club this year. Our gardening spirits have been stimu- training for this program. Along with Farren Russell we lated with many suggestions and ideas for yards and gar- are very lucky and proud now to have three Master The Crooked River Ranch Lions dens, by speakers at meetings and field trips to local nurs- Gardeners in our club. They give us horticultural hints Club has been working to establish a eries. In June Tom Pilling invited us to tour his beautiful and suggestions at the garden club meetings on the Iris beds here at CRR and in August we toured Schilling trials and tribulations of gardening in Central Oregon. Lions club for kids ages 12-18, based on They were also there to answer questions from custom- the Ranch. Alpha Leo’s, community ers at our annual plant sale in July. based clubs, are open to Every spring you will see us cleaning out young men and women with flower and shrubbery beds at the CRR Community good character and an in- Church; this is in exchange for them letting us use their terest in serving their Family Center for our garden club meetings. We clean community. There are 1.3 out and put in new plants in the wooden flume that was used when there was a working ranch here at Crooked million Lion’s members River. It is across from the horse arena on Chinook. around the world in 200 countries and We hope everyone enjoys the color and splendor ema- 5,700 Leo clubs worldwide. nating from the old flume as they drive by in July and Future activities include: Having August. The large wooden planter boxes by the Golf fun, fundraisers for the club or specific Pro Shop are cleaned and planted by us each summer. In September we were invited by Faith Hope and Char- causes, social events and activities. ity Vineyard to help with dead-heading and do fall The club will be run by their club Presi- clean up in their beautiful flower beds surrounding the dent, V-President, Secretary, Treas- Photo submitted by Sharon Mitchener Mariposa Lily Garden Club members volunteering at Faith urer and Board of Directors. Club Hope Charity Vineyards: Front row (L-R): Ruth Ferguson, members will make their own decisions Sandi Wilkins, Marie Lynn, Sharon Mitchener, Anita Ta- kacs. Back row (L-R): Mary Jo Crossley, Billie Sparks, with the help of me and my committee. Karen Powers, Teddi Frost, Afton Monroe, Margie Coffey Dues ($5 annual) for the first 20 mem- bers during their first year in the club Solar Gardens. There have been speakers on organic will be paid by the CRR LIONS. For plants, aeroponics tower gardening and sustainable design more information contact Jay Nordin at and landscaping. We were sorry to cancel the Garden [email protected] or call (541) Tour in June, but will reschedule it for next spring. 570-5565. Hope to hear from you soon. This was one of the most lucrative years for our plant and cookie sale in July. With the earnings from this sale we were able to contribute funds to the Fire Depart- Eyeglasses and Cell Phones ment food drive, Juniper Junction Relief Nursery in Ma- Drop-off Locations dras (serving infants and toddlers within families who Photo submitted by Mary Jo Crossley have risk factors that could lead to abuse), Deschutes Putting the finishing touches on last year’s Hospice County Demonstration Gardens, and CRR Children’s New Fire Hall | Senior Center Christmas Tree Summer Recreation Program. Not only do we contribute CRR Admin Building monetarily to Summer Recreation, but two of our mem- vineyard. They provided us with a delicious lunch for bers, Sylvia Kimbley and Margie Coffey, are directors in our labors. Pam Holt a long time member of our club Vision and hearing services are available the program. Other members volunteer a day, assisting passed away in July, we purchased a Blue Spruce tree for those in need through the CRR Lions children with a gardening art project. for her and planted it in the Lions Club Memorial park. Club. Contact Kate Adams at 541-504- See Busy Year page 19 0721 for more information. The Crooked River Ranch “Telegraph” 5195 SW Clubhouse Rd., Crooked River Ranch, OR 97760 Admin: 541-548-8939 Fax: 541-548-0278 www.crookedriverranch.com [email protected] (subject line: Newsletter) Published monthly by Crooked River Ranch Club & Maintenance Association ©2012. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph is provided to property owners at Crooked River Ranch. Subscriptions are available to non-property owners at $20 per year. Rates, Deadlines & Policies Available at www.crookedriverranch.com (click on “newsletters” for rates-policies-submission worksheet). 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December 2012, The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 3 December 2012 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 9:00 AM 1 Saturday Market 11:00 AM Olde Fashioned Christmas 3:30 PM Parade 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9:00 AM Fire Auxiliary 5:30 PM Chamber 5 :00 PM Brown Bag 1 0:30 AM CRR 9:00 AM Ranch BOD Meeting Food Program Senior Group Social Chapel Quilters 6:00 PM Lions Social Old Fire Hall CRR Potluck at noon 10:00 AM CRR Board 7:00 PM Lions Meeting 5:00 PM Classic Cars 3:00 PM Publicity Work Session 6:30 PM Phase Rep Committee Mtg. 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Mgt 6:30 PM FAN’s 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9:00 AM Fire Aux. 9:00 AM Ranch Chapel 1:00 PM Sage Quilters 5:00 PM Classic Cars 1 0:30 AM CRR Shop with a Firefighter 9 :00 AM Saturday Quilters 6:00 PM Lions Xmas 5:00 PM SRD Senior Group Social Market 10:30 AM Juniper Party Shop with a Firefighter Potluck at noon 1:00 PM SWAFF Jumpers Shop with a Firefighter 6:30 PM Boy Scouts Pizza Party 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Shop with a Firefighter 4:30 PM Arch. Comm Shop with a Firefighter 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 9:00 AM Fire Auxiliary 10:30 AM Mariposa 1:00 PM BAC Mtg. 1 2:00 Noon Senior 9:00 AM Ranch Lily Garden Club 5:00 PM Brown Bag T hanksgiving Dinner Chapel Quilters Food Program 6:30 PM Boy Scouts 1:00 PM Mah Jongg Terrebonne Grange 7:00 PM CRR Fire 6:00 PM CRR Board 5:00 PM Classic Cars Board Meeting 7:00 PM CRR Birders 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 9:00 AM Fire Auxiliary Christmas 5:00 PM Classic Cars 10:30 AM CRR 9:00 AM Ranch Office Closed Senior Group Social Chapel Quilters Potluck at noon 4:30 PM Arch. Comm. 6:30 PM Boy Scouts Meeting Januar y 2013 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 5:00 PM Brown Bag Food Prog. 10:30 AM CRR 8:30 AM Lions Board Old Fire Hall CRR Senior Group Social Mtg. 5:00 PM Classic Cars Potluck at noon 5:30 PM Chamber Bd. 4:30 PM Line Dancing 6:30 PM Phase Rep. 6:30 PM Boy Scouts 6 7 8 9 13 11 12 9:00 AM Fire Auxiliary 5:00 PM Classic Cars 10:30 AM CRR 9:00 AM Ranch 5:00 PM SRD Senior Group Social Chapel Quilters Potluck at noon 10:00 AM CRR Board 4:30 PM Line Dancing Work Session 6:30 PM Boy Scouts 1:00 PM Mah Jongg 6:30 PM FAN’s 14 15 16 17 18 19 9:00 AM Fire Aux. 9:00 AM Ranch Chapel 10:30 AM Mariposa 1:00 PM BAC Mtg. 10:30 AM CRR Quilters Lily Garden Club 5:00 PM Brown Bag Senior Group Social 10:30 AM Juniper 6:00 PM Lions Social Food Program Potluck at noon Jumpers 7:00 PM Lions Meeting Terrebonne Grange 4:30 PM Line Dancing 1:00 PM Mah Jongg 5:00 PM Classic Cars 6:30 PM Boy Scouts 4:30 PM Arch. Comm 7:00 PM CRR Birders Shop with a Firefighter December 2012, The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 4 Around the Ranch Lords Ranch Hands seek Groups and Organizations Tro0p 72 clothing for youth Christmas The Lord’s ranch hands, a minisTry of ranch Birders 3rd Wed. 7:00 p.m. Senior Center Chapel, is in need of good, used clothing and tree Contact - Kevin Smith 541-923-3435 shoes for kindergarten through 8th grade. Boys and Girls Club Recycling Clothing can be dropped off at Ranch Chapel 1199 B Ave., Terrebonne during the week from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We Contact - Club Director 541-548-3456 use these items for Shop With a Firefighter and Boy Scout Troop #72 Thurs. at 6:30 p.m. Back to School as well as during the year Contact – Todd Nace 541-788-4101 when we receive requests from the schools. Contact - Russ Hague 541-504-0051 Cancer Support Group Shop with a Firefighter will take place Decem- Contact - Karen Jamison 541-548-7979 Boy Scout Troop 72 will be re- ber 10Th Through The 14Th, and The Lord’s Classic Cars ceiving Christmas trees for Ranch Hands takes care of the personal items Wed at 5:00 p.m. Big Dog recycling on the 29th of De- that the children need such as shoes, boots, Contact - Ted Cook 541- 923-2438 cember and the 5th of January jeans, and various other requests. We try to CRR-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Call for meeting times and dates from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at fill up their bags with as many things as we Contact - Hope Johnson 541-923-2679 the Old Fire Hall. Please con- can in order to help insure that their Christ- CRR Senior Group tact Jim Erickson at 541-279- mas is a good one! For info call ranch chapel Thurs. 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Senior Center 8374 for more information. at 923-8081 or Julie Sorensen at 504-7779. Contact - Earleen Arthur (Pres.) 541-504-8236 CRR Spinning Circle 4th Wed. 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Senior Center Contact - Judith Drew 541-548-4483 Dutch Oven Group Last Sat. 1:00 p.m. Senior Center Contact - Mark or Sue Schneider 541-504-8765 Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area (FANS) 1st Mon 6:30 p.m. Senior Center Contact - Stu Steinberg 541-504-5407 Fire Auxiliary Mon. 9:00 Fire Hall Contact - Sean Hartley 541-923-6776 Garden Club 3rd Tues. 10:30 a.m. TBS Contact - Billie Higgins - (Co-Pres.) 503-793-2605 Contact - Sandi Wilkins - (Co-Pres.) 503-504-0590 Juniper Jumpers 2nd Mon. 10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon Contact - Babs Weber 541-504-8113 Ladies Golf Club Contact - Judy Parker 541-923-9971 Lions 2nd and 4th Tues. Sandbagger Saloon 6:00 p.m. Social Hour, 7:00 Mtg. Contact - Ted Carlin (Pres.) 541-923-3399 Mah Jongg Mon. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Clubhouse Contact - Jan Cook 541-923-2438 Men's Golf Club Contact - George Mitchener 541-923-5706 Ranch Chapel - 541-923-8081 Sunday Services 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Ranch Hands Contact - Julie Sorensen 541-504-7770 Women’s Ministries Thurs. at 10:00 (beginning in the fall) Contact - Cheryl Foidel 541-504-3390 Youth Group – Tues. 6:00 p.m. Contact Bill Ream 541-548-0671 Ranch Chapel Quilters Mon. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Chapel Family Ctr. Contact - Tina Wilson 541-548-2080 Sage Quilters 2nd & 4th Tues. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Senior Ctr. Contact - Delores Guy 541-504-8648 Contact - Mary McCabe 541-923-8001 Saturday Market Group 1st and 3rd Sat. seasonal 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Contact - Cathy Nemitz 541-420-2149 Shooting Stars Contact - Kate Adams 541-504-0721 Terrebonne Grange Contact - Joan Profitt 541-923-6035 Trails Committee Contact - Karen Woodward 541-504-0699 December 2012, The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 5 Hospice of Redmond... Providing 30 years of quality service to all of Central Oregon By Christine Lewis, Redmond Hospice Since 1981, Hospice of with the life changing effects of a Redmond has touched the lives of terminal disease. All medications many individuals in Deschutes, for pain control are carefully bal- Jefferson and Crook counties. It is anced under a physician’s supervi- an independent, Medicare- sion to allow the patient to remain certified, non-profit organization as alert, comfortable and active as that provides quality end-of-life possible. Hospice also has other services to as many as 500 people resources available, i.e. holistic annually. The Hospice team im- approaches such as acupuncture pacts the lives of terminally ill pa- and massage, to help alleviate tients by assisting them and their symptoms in conjunction with the families with their own unique physician’s prescribed medica- physical, emotional and spiritual tions. needs. Hospice of Redmond’s Hospice doctors, regis- trained staff care for their patients tered nurses, licensed therapists, in the comfort of their homes, social workers, hospice aides, whether a personal residence, a spiritual and bereavement coun- family member’s home, or a facil- selors, and trained volunteers pro- ity. vide services that allow the pa- Hospice is a Medicare benefit tient to remain in their homes and which most people have paid for as active and in control of their over the course of their working lives as possible. Hospice affirms lives. In addition, Medicaid and life and regards dying as a natural most private insurances have a process. Becoming a hospice pa- hospice benefit. While it may vary tient means the person’s focus has nationwide between for-profit and changed from finding a cure to non-profit hospices, patients making their own decisions re- never receive bills for services garding the quality of their lives from Hospice of Redmond. The for as long as they have life. Hos- same services are provided re- pice affords the patient the oppor- gardless of the patient’s ability to tunity to connect with their loved pay. ones and friends on a new level. For many, it is a chance to say Hospice of Redmond also goodbye and finalize their wishes. offers services not covered by The expert care provided by Hos- Medicare or private insurance pice of Redmond offers the family such as bereavement counseling, more time to be the patient’s loved community education, massage ones, not just their caretakers. and acupuncture, foot care, care- giver support, pet therapy, and The hospice nursing staff Camp Sunrise, a grief camp for specializes in symptom manage- children. These services are paid ment. They work closely with the for in part by fundraising events patient, their family and their phy- such as the Festival of Trees and sician to plan how to best deal the Teddy Bear Tea. December 2012, The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 6 Our Thankful Ranch Becky Hopper good naturedly displays the Cornish Hen presented for “high score” by Pat Turkey Shoot Winners! Jay and Kathy Snavely pic- Winners galore: Be it for their team score, pinpoint accuracy, or Huffer. Becky also won the Best Costume tured with Pat Huffer and their prize turkey. team spirit, winners abound at the Turkey Shoot. All went home Award (Duck fan). with a prize turkey! Two annual Ranch events get Ranchers in the chance at winning a turkey. Those showing their giving dinner hosted by the Senior Group as a way mood for Thanksgiving. The first is the annual team spirit also have a chance at winning “Best of saying thank you to the community for their Turkey Shoot played each year at our CRR Dressed” for their “Duck or Beaver” attire. continued support. Ranchers anxiously await the Golf Course, weather permitting. Skillful (or luncheon all year long. Good food and great fel- lucky) golfers who brave the weather have a The second event is the annual community Thanks- lowship is enjoyed by all who attend. Arleen Sullivan and Mary Morris Sampling the sides (L-R): Hal Jamison, George Gregory, Ted Pat Barnes, Pat Myrben and Suzie Rich “Dishing up the dressing” Cook, Jan Cook, Vince Pelly and Claudia Pelly. display their perfect sweet potatoes Photos by Judy Rowan, Ted Carlin and Phyllis Carlin December 2012, The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 7 50 Plus or Recycled Teenagers Crooked River Ranch-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Chamber Talk By Earleen Arthur, President By: Hope A. Johnson, Executive Director WOW, November was such Chapel. The dinner, hosted by "The a busy month, it just flew by. Don Seniors" on November 15th had a It is uncertain as I am writ- Mark your calendars and don't Hays won the November Birthday great turnout. ing this whether the Newsletter will even think about missing this Cham- Money over Edie Williams and Alan be in your mailboxes prior to De- ber's annual meeting/gala, which Young and Old plus Santa Whitacre. John Sims played his gui- cember 1st....if it is, don't forget the will be held on Saturday, January had their fill of the hot drinks and tar and we all sang Happy Birthday Crooked River Ranch's "Olde Fash- 26th. The theme will be '50's....and desserts donated by the Senior Cen- to the three of them. ioned Christmas Celebration," which you will enjoy a fun filled evening ter and served by Edie Williams will be held on that date. You will which will include a great, prime rib We almost had a full house and me at the Olde Fashioned enjoy Santa visit and photos, Artists dinner, silent auction with fabulous at our first Bingo game since last Christmas Celebration on December and Crafters' Guild annual Bazaar, items on which to bid, twist/hula May. Three people won the last 1st. Parade, tree lighting, caroling and hoop/limbo contests, costume con- game which was a black out for cash Our Senior Center will be much more. Check details in your test, great raffle prizes and much of $15 each. We had free coffee and decorated for Christmas, so come on November Newsletter or call 541- more. Details will follow in the tea and sold soda, cookies and down and join us for Pot-Luck 548-8939 or 541-923-2679 for more January Newsletter. brownies. It was a lot of fun and Thursdays, the food is always good. detailed information. everyone said they want more of it, Call me at 541-923-2679 or Open at 10:30 a.m. and we eat at so we think January will be the next Thanks to Troy Ford, 5 T's check out our website at noon. The library is open too. time we play. Stay tuned for more Computer and Surveillance, for fa- www.crrchamber.com for more in- information REMEMBER: Dial-A-Ride cilitating the recent Microsoft Com- formation. Van goes on Wednesday and Friday. munity Connections event, spon- Rose Lindor and Pat Myr- Call Jason 24 hours ahead of your sored by this Chamber. Those at- ben along with so many others, put appointment at 541-598-5559. We tending were brought up to date on together a great PRE-Christmas rent our facility for events and also the latest products offered by Micro- Decoration/Book and Plant Sale the rent chairs, tables and food warmers: soft, as well as getting their com- second weekend of November. Be- call Babs at 541-504-8113. puter questions answered by a very cause of every ones help with our knowledgeable computer profes- fund raisers, we are able to maintain FREE FOOD PROGRAM sional. Thanks again to Troy, and the Senior Center. Thank you all. (Brown Bag): 1st Wednesday of also, congratulations to him for be- each month at CRR Old Fire Hall at Many of our members, plus ing the newest appointed Director of 5:00 p.m. and at the Terrebonne some non members, stepped fore- this Chamber. We are anxious to Grange the 3rd Wednesday of each word to put on a wonderful Pre- work with him. month. No requirements needed. Thanksgiving Dinner at the Ranch December 2012, The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 8 Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area... Planting sixty-six buckets of native bunch grass By Stu Steinberg, FANs Secretary Photo by Stu Steinberg FANs volunteers Cindy Murray and Mona Steinberg assist Forest Service Contractor John Schubert in planting native bunch grass On November 8, FANs ery, and the BLM donated a truck members assisted the Forest Ser- for transporting the plants, as well as vice with the planting of native shovels and a wheelbarrow. grasses in the Alder Springs area. FANs will have a lecture in Volunteers worked with John January at the Senior Center. The Schubert, a Forest Service/BLM date and topic will be determined contractor, replanting native bunch soon and posted on the FANs web grasses in bare and eroded areas of site at www.fansofdeschutes.org. the Alder Springs trail. Sixty-six There will be no regular meeting in one-gallon buckets of native bunch December and the next regular meet- grass were planted. The grass was ing will be on January 7 at 6:30 p.m. donated by Debra Burke, the owner at the Senior Center. of Wild and Scenic Native Nurs- December 2012, The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 9 Ranch bulletin board President’s Message Meetings What Concern’s Me? By Ben Johnson CRR ASSOCIATION First, I would like to shed a little clarity on the issue of political signs since BOD Work Session it is very clear from recent comments made to me that there is a lack of understand- ing of the ground rules for them. Political signs may not be placed on Association 10:00a.m.-12:00 p.m.: 1st Mon/Juniper room property or in the road right-of-way. Thus, they must be placed on private property and that requires the approval of the property owner. During the run-up to the re- Monthly Board Meeting cent election, I was informed that eleven signs belonging to one party were re- 6:00 p.m.: 3rd Monday/Juniper room Contact: Admin Office 541-548-8939 moved from where they were posted. I checked and they were not removed by our Road Department! These signs had to be purchased and were the property of the Architectural Committee purchaser, so removal constituted theft as well as a violation of free speech. More- 4:30 p.m.: 2nd & 4th Monday/Admin Bldg. over, the pettiness of this act is truly beneath contempt. Contact: Mark Siemieniec Phone: 503-686-0503 Second, we are all very fortunate to live in an area of majestic natural beauty, but a drive around the Ranch reveals some properties which detract from Budget/Audit 1:00 p.m.: 3rd Wednesday/Admin Bldg. that beauty. Indeed, some years ago the term “poverty with a view” was applied to Contact: Herb Parker the Ranch. Those of us who take pride in our property and community were an- Phone: 541-923-9971 gered beyond belief. But the term is, in some part, legitimized by properties with junk cars (without a current license), other junk strewn here and there, or piles of Golf Advisory trash and bags of garbage in plain view from the road. But concerns of neighbors 4:30 p.m.: 2nd Tuesday/Juniper Room and other residents are not limited to physical appearance—some residents have Contact: Al Kellogg dogs that run free despite the leash requirements and some have threatened or even Phone: 541-504-4681 bitten other residents. Then there are those who allow their dog or dogs to bark Parks & Recreation incessantly to the grief of neighbors. While this is an unincorporated community, 6:30 p.m.: 4th Monday/Juniper Room it is not a homestead where each person gets to do whatever he or she wants. Contact: Sylvia Kimbley There are rules which govern the maintenance of property and other practices that Phone: 541-504-1073 impact on our neighbors and the community at large. These are called Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) which are legally binding. Property owners Maintenance Committee received copies when they purchased their property. The CC&Rs are also avail- Suspended until further notice able on the website where they are listed by property phase. And, finally, a copy of them can be obtained from the Administration Office. Many of the properties that Phase Representatives 6:30 p.m.: 1st Wed./Juniper Room are in violation of the CC&Rs also appear to be in violation of county codes— Contact: Paulette Nordin whose enforcement can lead to stiff fines. With the standing up of the CC&R Re- Phone: 541-570-5564 view Committee and strong support from the Board of Directors, we are now plac- Nominating Committee See President’s Message Page 12 3:00 p.m.: 1st Wed./Juniper Room Contact: Ben Johnson Phone: 541-771-9569 Publicity Committee Board Meeting Highlights 3:00 p.m.: 1st Thurs../Juniper Room Contact: Jean Cochran - 541-548-4785 Sharon Tindall - 541-912-8600 Call to Order and Flag Salute - President Ben Johnson opened the meeting at 6:00 PM. OTHER CRR GOVERNING Roll Call of Association Board Members: All but Director DeSapio present. ENTITIES Agenda: Pres. Johnson announced that the due date for the January newsletter is Decem- ber 13th and the February newsletter is due January 10th, to be mailed on January 27th. Special Roads District CONSENT ITEMS: 5:00 p.m.: 2nd Wednesday/Juniper Room a. Approval of Consent Items: The draft minutes of the Regular Meeting on October Contact: Vince Pelly Sr. 15th and the Work Session on November 5th were approved with minor revisions. The Phone: 541-504-2853 Board meeting calendar amended with joint BOD-Budget/Audit Committee meetings was CRR Fire Protection Board also approved. 7:00 p.m.: 3rd Thursday/Fire Hall Contact: Tim McLaren REPORTS: Phone: 541-279-0764 a. Committee Minutes and Reports: Architectural Review Committee Secretary Paulette Nordin complimented the painting of the cart storage buildings and asked if there See Board Highlights Page 10 December 2012, The Crooked River Ranch Telegraph, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon 10 2012/2013 CRR Board of Directors Board Meeting Highlights Please send all inquiries to: [email protected] Continued from Page 9 President Ben Johnson…….….....541-771-9569 [email protected] were plans paint the golf equipment buildings before next season. She noted the ARC was busy with 5-6 new applications per month. With her Neighborhood Phase Rep Committee hat on, she announced Vice President Kit Henderson…...541-419-5978 the Phase Reps Committee has been busy with three Neighborhood Watch programs. She relayed the [email protected] request to include a list of burglaries and thefts in the newsletter. The Board will make the decision Treasurer Herb Parker..................541-923-9971 on how to publicize crime on the Ranch. Publicity Committee Co-chair Sharon Tindall would like to [email protected] encourage additional volunteers to join the PC, noting the excitement being generated within the com- mittee. Secretary Paula Bartolomei …….541-548-0675 b. Treasurer’s Report – Treas. Parker announced he looked at the 6 month finances for each depart- [email protected] ment, noting the Ranch finances are tracking somewhat better than last year at this time. Further detail Director Michelle DeSapio…......503-871-5022 will be provided at the Budget Audit Committee meeting on Wed. at 1 PM in the Juniper Room. [email protected] c. Announcements – Pres. Johnson announced there will be no Administrator’s report as Administra- tor LaPora is at the hospital supporting her significant other, Ted. Director James Dille.....................503-656-2866 [email protected] MEMBERSHIP INPUT: Residents Anthony and Karen Richards spoke about their request for reasonable accommodation to Director Vene Dunham................541-548-0775 have their service animals in their rented residence on Commercial Loop. The BOD will make a de- [email protected] termination after further investigation. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Hope Johnson an- Director Jim Martin.....................541-419-6574 nounced the Chamber Gala will be held on the last Saturday in January at the VFW in Redmond and [email protected] the Olde Fashioned Christmas will be on December 1st from 11 AM to 5 PM, with a parade at 3:30 P.M. SharonTindall announced that the trailer for Crooked River Coffee will be moved to Hwy. 97 Director George "Mitch" Poppert..541-480-6815 in Bend, but she wants to continue coffee service for CRR and has made a proposal to rent the Snack [email protected] Shack for that purpose. She introduced resident Mahaina Jones to the Board who would be involved in that effort and possibly could also offer local catering services. Cindy Murray, President of FANs (Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area), noted her group still has reservations over the need for a gate at Scout Camp Trail requested by the Board, but will wait to see BLM’s response to the re- Phase Representatives quest. Assisting with Ranch Communication OLD BUSINESS: a. Tower Road Issue: There was a large turn-out of Residents (Gene Brosterhous, Arthur Phase 1 Dave Keyston………...….208-255-2407 McClintock, Christine Renault) from Tower Road to express concern over the request to have access Phase 1 need volunteer to Tower Road easement granted to the Fire Chief. Pres. Johnson requested that Chief McLaren meet Phase 2 Paulette Nordin, Chair 541-570-5564 with the residents affected by the driveway request and come back with a solution or even several so- Phase 2 Debbie Copher…………..541-548-3449 lutions. Phase 2 Mitzi Williams………......541-548-0612 b. Snack Shack – Treas. Parker commented that the snack shack has recorded a loss for 3 years in a Phase 2 Denise Montgomery…......541-548-3807 row—the Board’s commitment to this venture. Other options are being explored, including renting it Phase 2 Pam Halladey……..….….541-923-3708 out. Phase 3 Sylvia Kimbley…...…..…541-504-1073 b. ARC Recommended Text - CRR Commercial Zone – Paulette Nordin related that the text was Phase 3 need volunteers being changed to make it easier to bring small businesses to the Ranch. Each director is to read the Phase 3 Mitzi Williams……....…..541-233-7890 text and bring suggestions to the next work session. Phase 3 need volunteers c. ARC Sign Guidance Policy – Pres. Johnson asked that Directors Poppert and Martin work to- Phase 4 Gail Desbrisay………..….541-504-8562 gether and come back with suggestions at the next work session. Phase 5 Diane Randgaard…….…..541-279-9131 Phase 6 Gail Desbrisay……......….541-504-8562 NEW BUSINESS: Phase 7 needs volunteer a. Resolution 2012-11-19 Authorizing Transfer of $129,000 to CRP – Treas. Parker spoke about the Phase 8 Earleen Arthur……...........541-504-0755 resolution and made a motion to approve moving $129,000 from the operating account to the capital Phase 8 need volunteer reserve account as soon as possible. Motion seconded by Director Jim Dille, approved unanimously. Phase 9 Roger Canales…...…...….503-655-0448 b. Approval of Committee Volunteers: Treas. Parker motioned for the approval of George Mich- Phase 9 Denise Montgomery…......541-548-0612 ener to the Golf Advisory Committee, and Karin Powers and Paulette Nordin to the CC&R Review Phase 10 Carolynne Erickson….....541-419-7348 Committee. This was seconded by VP Henderson and unanimously approved. Phase 10 Lotte Hermannssen…….d620-245- 4551 SECOND READINGS: Phase 11 Jim Stagl………...……...541-548-0453 a. Policy and Procedures Handbook Draft Section II – Revisions were suggested. Director Martin Phase 12 Jean Cochran………...…541-548-4785 motioned to accept the policies and procedures with revisions. This was seconded by Director Poppert Phase 12 Kay Limbaugh……...….503-539-2726 and approved unanimously. Phase 13-14-16 need volunteers FIRST READINGS: To receive announcements and updates a. Proposed CC&R Enforcement Procedures: Moved to work session. about community life at Crooked River b. Board Survey: VP Henderson presented a survey to be sent with December billings requesting Ranch, contact your Phase Rep or the feedback from residents. Sec. Bartolomei motioned to send it as revised, seconded by Director Pop- Phase Rep chairman, Paulette Nordin at pert. Motion passed with seven yes votes and Director Martin abstaining. 541-570-5564, [email protected]. Tell your new neighbors about the Phase Reps program and call Paulette. They’ll get a welcome basket.