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April 2011

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The President’s MessageBy Ted Cook

The Homeowner’s Board of Directors is scheduled to adopt the HOA budget for fiscal year 2011-2012 at the April Board meeting. Those who are interested are invited to attend the Board meeting.

Our neighbors to the north, The Warm Springs Indian Nation, have a “Senior Appreciation Day” for all Seniors in the area, including the seniors at Crooked River Ranch. It will be held on Friday, the 13th of May, at the Warm Springs Community Center. It is located in the town of Warm Springs. Registration starts at 10:00 AM. The celebration consists of crafts, the Indian culture, Indian dancing and recognition of the elders of the tribe. Free lunch and salmon dinner will be available for all seniors in attendance.

An up-coming activity on the Ranch is the “Steel Stampede” that is being held on April 30th and May 1st, will take place on Chinook Drive near the ball field. Whether you have or have not attended this event in the past, you need to consider attending. Competitors ride is vintage motorcycles that are brought in from all over the country to race and vie for ribbons and recognition. This event is sponsored by the Ranch and the CRR/Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce. The Ranch, local vendors, and the Chamber all benefit from this event. I’ll see you there.

Chamber Talkby Hope A. Johnson

It’s hard to believe that April is already upon us.  Easter and Passover will be here before we know it, and, with those two holidays, hopefully Spring will be right behind. 

Thanks to the Pumphouse Bar and Grill for hosting last month’s “Breakfast with the Chamber.” As always, the food was wonderful and we appreciate the hard work put in by Jeff and his staff to make the event a huge success.  This month’s “Networking Social” will be held on Wednesday, April 20th at Home Federal Bank, Terrebonne.  The event will be hosted by “At Home Care Group” and will begin at 5:30 PM.  As always, there will be great food, lively conversation and lots of networking opportunities.  Admission is free and you do not have to be a Chamber member to attend. 

Does your computer need updating, for either business or personal use?  This Chamber is offering a great opportunity to attend an informative presentation on both Windows 7 and Office, which includes Power Point, Publisher, Excel and Outlook.  Join us on Tuesday, May 3rd at 7 PM at Home Federal Bank, Terrebonne.  You’ll learn about the newest products and services, and will have the chance to ask questions, as well.  Admission is free, and refreshments will be served.  Call me at 541-923-2679 or check out our website at www.crrchamber.com for more information.

Remember, membership in this Chamber is open to everyone....even individuals.  Participating in this Chamber is a great way to keep up on what’s happening in the area, both for businesses and for everyone.....call me today and find out how YOU can get involved!

The April “Networking Social” will be held on Wednesday, April 20th at Home Federal Bank, Terrebonne. The event will be hosted by “At Home Care Group” and will begin at 5:30 PM. As always, there will be great food, lively conversation and lots of networking opportunities. Admission is free and you do not have to be a Chamber member to attend.

Spinning and Crafters Social Circle

This new group that began in January of 2010. It meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at members’ from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. This is an informal “Social Circle” . Bring your spinning wheel, spindle, fiber projects, knitting, craft projects to work on, share, learn or just chat. Please contact Judith Drew for more information at 541-548-4483.

Jefferson County Assessor’s UpdatePatsy J. Mault, Assessor - Jean McCloskey, Chief Appraiser

ATTENTION property owners in Crooked River Ranch.  The Jefferson County Assessor’s office is in the process of reappraising all properties in Crooked River Ranch this spring and summer with an on-site inspection.  Appraisers will be making inspections to verify property data and note any structural changes on the property. 

Oregon law requires the Assessor to value all property at 100 percent of its real market value on the assessment date of January 1st.  In most years the Assessor studies trends of similar properties to update the market value of your property.  Periodically we find it necessary to physically inspect properties to fine tune values.  This year is the time for us to visit the Ranch to assure values are at market.

If you have any questions, please call our office at 541 475-2443.

CRR Dial-A-Ride 541-598-5559

Serving Seniors/Disabled Persons and Residents Hours of service to and from Terrrebone, & Redmond Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. One day advanced scheduling required.

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Crooked River Ranch C&MAStatement of Revenue and Expenditures (R&E) “Modified”

Fiscal Period Ending February 28, 2011

Current Annual YTDAccount Number Actual Budget Actual

DUES (Administration, Pool, Snack Shack, General Maintenance, Roads)

Total Administration Revenues $ 6,319.70 $ 947,145.00 $ 916,113.56Total Administration Expenditures $ 49,664.07 $ 957,095.00 $ 697,895.69Administration Excess of Revenues Over $ (43,344.37) $ (9,950.00) $ 211,898.17Depreciation Schedule for FY 2011 (Non-Cash). 0.00 0.00

0.00Cash Outlays from the Reserve not Effecting the R&E Report:1.) Approved Capital Expenditures From Money Market Account. 10,998.00

RENTALS

Total Rentals Revenues $ 4,537.80 $ 29,600.00 $ 31,722.13Total Rentals Expenditures $ 2,918.95 $ 15,134.00 $ 17,049.09Rentals Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures $ 1,618.85 $ 14,466.00 $ 14,673.04Depreciation Schedule for FY 2011 (Non-Cash). 0.00 0.00

Cash Outlays from the Reserve not Effecting the R&E Report:1.) Approved Capital Expenditures From Money Market Account. 0.00

RV PARK

Total RV Park Revenues $ 685.00 $ 182,700.00 $ 174,459.46Total RV Park Expenditures $ 9,453.73 $ 125,149.00 $ 108,426.43RV Park Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures $ (8,768.73) $ 57,551.00 $ 66,033.03Depreciation Schedule for FY 2011 (Non-Cash). 0.00 0.00

Cash Outlays from the Reserve not Effecting the R&E Report:1.) Approved Capital Expenditures From Money Market Account. 0.00

GOLF(Pro Shop and Golf Maintenance)

Total Revenues $ 9,734.10 $ 1,144,300.00 $ 965,830.85Total Expenditures $ 43,769.47 $ 1,034,537.00 $ 826,203.27Golf Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures $ (34,035.37) $ 109,763.00 $ 139,627.58Depreciation Schedule for FY 2011 (Non-Cash). 0.00 0.00

Cash Outlays from the Reserve not Effecting the R&E Report:1.) Principle Payments Prior to Loan Payoffs. 0.00 21,739.422.) Payoff of Existing Loans (from Home Federal-Redmond). 0.00 116,505.823.) Approved Capital Expenditures From Money Market Account. 0.00 21,739.484.) Reimbursement to Money Market Account for Loan Payoffs. $ 3,570.79 3,570.79

0.00 163,555.51

Total Ranch

Total Revenues $ 21,276.60 $ 2,303,745.00 $ 2,088,126.00Total Expenditures $ 105,806.22 $ 2,131,915.00 $ 1,649,574.48Total Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures $ (84,529.62) $ 171,830.00 $ 438,551.52Depreciation Schedule for FY 2011 (Non-Cash). 0.00 0.00

Cash Outlays from the Reserve not Effecting the R&E Report:1.) Principle Payments Prior to Loan Payoffs. $ 0.00 21,739.422.) Payoff of Existing Loans. $ 116,505.82 116,505.823.) Approved Capital Expenditures From Money Market Account. 0.00 32,737.484.) Reimbursement to Money Market Account for Loan Payoffs. $ 3,570.79 3,570.79

116,505.82 174,553.51

Crooked River Ranch C&MABalance Sheet

February 28, 2011

Assets

CashChecking Account 363,842.74CRP-Home Federal MM 3277 – Terrebonne 195,699.88Petty Cash 200.00Cash Banka 1,675.00Total Cash 561,417.62

ReceivablesReceivables 1,219.20Accounts Receivables 221,069.69Golf Receivables – 4 Reservation 287.00Allow for Bad Debt (119,074.68)Total Receivables 103,501.21

InventoryTotal Inventory 64,888.17

Fixed AssetsTotal Fixed Assets 1,421,505.15

Other AssetsTotal Other Assets .00

Total Assets $ 2,151,312.15

Liabilities and Fund Balance

Current LiabilitiesTotal Current Liabilities 83,842.60

Long Term LiabilitiesTotal Long Term Liabilities .00Total Liabilities 83,842.60

Fund BalanceTotal Fund Balance 1,628,918.03

Excess of Revenue Over Expenditures 438,551.52Total Fund Balances 2,067,469.55

Total Liabilities and Fund Balances 2,151,312.15

Treasurer’s Reportby George W. Lynn, HOA Board Treasurer

The Board and the Audit Committee have made some very difficult and hard fought decisions this year in producing a viable working budget. Two of the most visible were the Home Owners annual dues increase and the increases to the golf program. While these were very unpopular to some, they were necessary to maintain some level of service to our community and to maintain our assets. Our owners dues are still among the lowest for an HOA and property owner golf rates are among the lowest in Central Oregon. We all benefit from both of these increases. Our community will be better maintained and the valuable golf asset will continue to be improved and continue to attract new residents and bring about higher property values for everyone. These modest rate increases were at times volatile and very tenacious in nature. But in the end they were unanimously supported by the golfers on the Board and the non golfers. Without support from both sides of the Board, the increases would never have been approved.

The budget process now moves towards the final steps. I encourage everyone to attend the public presentation to be held at 6pm in the Juniper Room on March 30th . and provide any input or suggestions. The budget is not finalized until the Board of Directors has considered your suggestions and comments.

We all look with anticipation for better weather and for a great year ahead.

PUT YOUR NON-PERISHABLE DONATION IN A BAG BY YOUR MAILBOX.WE’LL DELIVER IT TO A LOCAL FOOD BANK.

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Phase 1 volunteers needed Phase 1 volunteers needed Phase 2 Paulette Nordin-Chairperson 541- 570-5564 Phase 2 Debbie Copher 541-548-3449Phase 2 Denise Montgomery 541-548-0612Phase 2 volunteers needed Phase 3 Judie Spadie 503-681-2374Phase 3 Ruthanna Warnock 541-923-4697Phase 4 & 5 volunteers needed Phase 6 & 7 volunteers needed Phase 8 Doreen Huff 541-548-4148Phase 8 Kit Wheeler 541-419-5978Phase 9 Denise Montgomery 541-548-0612Phase 10 Mary Morris 541-548-4225Phase 10 volunteers needed Phase 11 Jim Stagl 541-548-0453Phase 12 volunteers needed Phase 13 Doreen Huff 541-548-4148Phase 14 volunteers needed Phase 15 volunteers needed Phase 16 volunteers needed Is your contact information correct, we can help. Interested in covering your area Please Call Paulette Nordin at 541-370-5564

“ If your Phase rep hasn’t called or e-mailed you, please give Paulette a call or e-mail her @ b100plus@hotmail.com”

“ Tell your new neighbors about the Phase Reps program and call Paulette. They’ll get a welcome basket”

Phase RepresentativesAssisting with Ranch Communication

The 2010/2011CRR Board of Directors

Please send all inquiries to:info@crookedriverranch.com Ted Cook

Ted Cook, President ...........................................541-923-2438crrcook21@yahoo.com

Phil Sroufe, Vice President .................................541-504-0601pesroufe@msn.com

George Lynn, Treasurer ......................................541-504-9474crrhand@msn.com

Jay Nordin, Secretary..........................................541-570-5565jay.nordin@hotmail.com

Frank Ferraro, Director ......................................541-350-3480fferraro72@yahoo.com

Vince Pelly, Sr. Director......................................541-504-2853Vincesr1@msn.com

Jim Martin, Director ..........................................541-923-8082jbmartin37@gmail.com

Kim Seely, Director ............................................541-504-9895kim.seely@southvalleybank.com

Herb Parker, Director.........................................541-923-9971herb_parker@msn.com

BOD Work Session Ist Mon. of ea. Month 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

CRR Association Board Meeting3rd Monday 6:00 PM each Month

Contact: Administration | Office Phone: 541-548-8939

Architectural Committee 2 & 4th Tuesday 4:00 PM

Contact: Pam Foster-Adamson | Phone: 541-504-1139

Audit/Budget3rd Wednesday 2:00 PM

Contact: Marilyn Keyser | Phone: 541-923-0558

Golf Advisory2nd Tuesday 4:30 PM

Contact: Al Kellogg | Phone: 541-504-4681

Parks & Recreation 2nd Monday 6:30 PM

Contact: Sylvia Kimbley | Phone: 541-504-1073

Maintenance Committee 2nd Wednesday 5:00 PM

Contact: Tom Lekander | Phone: 541-923-3065

Special Roads District2nd Wednesday 6:30 PM - Administration Building

Contact: Vince Pelly Sr. | Phone: 541-504-2853

Phase Rep 1st Wednesday after the Work Session, 6:30 PM - Juniper Room

Contact: Paulette Nordin | Phone: 541-923-1085

CRR Fire Board 3rd Thursday 7:00 PMPhone: 541-923-6776

Crooked River Ranch & Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Contact: Hope Johnson | Phone: 541-923-2679

Call for meeting time, date and place

Lions Club 2nd 4th Tuesday 7:00 PM - Sandbagger Annex

Contact: Ted Carlin | Phone: 541-923-3399

Crooked River Ranch Meetings

Crooked River Ranch Club & Maintenance Association Administration Office ................................................ (541) 548-8939 Crooked River Ranch Water Company ...................... (541) 923-1041 Crooked River Ranch Sanitary ................................... (541) 548-1542 Crooked River Ranch Senior Center .......................... (541) 504-8236 Crooked River Ranch Golf Pro Shop.......................... (541) 923-6343Crooked River Ranch RV Park ................................... (541) 923-1441 Crooked River Ranch Rural Fire Protection District... (541) 923-6776

Telephone Numbers

PLEASE NOTE:

Articles which appear in the Crooked River Ranch News letter do not necessarily reflect the position or opinion of the Ranch Association or Staff: nor does the publication of said articles constitute an endorsement of views that they may express. Accuracy of all materials is the sole responsibility of the authors. The Crooked River Ranch Newsletter will not be held responsible for typing errors or omissions or for print quality.

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from the Golf ShopPlease check out the Golf Shop website for

everything GOLF!

http://sites.google.com/site/crrgolfshop

your favorites for everyday use.

Tournament schedule & results

Junior Golf Program information

Annual & Daily Golf Fees

Links to weather, tripcheck, & other Aps

Newsletters and Golf Tips

Specials

Book a Tee Time

News From CRR Fireby Fire Chief Tim McLaren

Hopefully the weather will cooperate with us this month and we will see plenty of sunshine and warmer temperatures. The department interviewed nine volunteer candidates who

we hope to have on board with us in time for the spring wildland fire academy. These additions will bring our volunteer force to 25 people which are necessary to augment the department’s continued excellent customer service we provide the

residents of Crooked River Ranch.

Several of our members attended the Winter Fire School and received excellent training in leadership skills. Our firefighter II academy is in full swing and our EMT-B refresher class brought students to the ranch from Connecticut and New Jersey. The blood drive and dog clinic held here at the station were both successful with the next blood drive scheduled for June 2nd.

Congratulations to Jeff Green and Todd Nace for successfully passing their EMT-Basic exam and becoming our newest EMT additions to the fire department. This brings our total of volunteer Emergency Medical Technician Basics to nine. We also have eight Paramedics on staff to assist you.

Our overall call volume is up for 2011 and we have been called for mutual aid requests to assist Redmond Fire and Rescue five times in the past three months. We are currently

working on the next fiscal year’s budget and are scrutinizing every line item to be economically sound and practical to bring you the best fire and EMS service possible. To reiterate from last month’s news letter, the department has also changed the burn line procedures so you will no longer be required to leave your burn permit number with us. We ask that you still continue to call the burn line number at 923-4633 to receive the daily message on whether burning is open, closed, or restricted for the day. We also ask that you keep your copy of your permit handy during burning in the unfortunate event that there should be a problem. If you do encounter a problem while you burn we ask that you dial 911 immediately. Please take advantage of our FireMed and AirLink memberships as they are a good resource to help offset the cost of emergency transport costs. Please contact us for more information on these services, and please never hesitate to call 911 if you need help or assistance. We are your fire and emergency services department and are here for you.

As always the CRR Fire & Rescue Board of Directors meets the third Thursday of each month @ 7 p.m.; and The Auxiliary meets the first Monday @ 9 a.m. each month. Be sure to look at the department website at www.crrfire.com for updated information about your fire department.

We thank you for your continued support and have a pleasant month of April.

Annual Boat Safety InspectionJefferson County Sheriff’s Office

April 16, 2011 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will conduct boat safety inspections at the CRR Fire Hall on April 16, 2011. With the approach of the fair weather and the opening of fishing season, this annual event happens the third Saturday of April. Deputies will inspect vessel type, current registration and stickers, PFDs, fire extinguisher, sound producing device, lights, numbers, and Hull Number among other items to insure you are prepared for this year’s boating season.

Bring your boat with all its necessary safety equipment, the Certificate of Numbers (registration), your boater’s education card and your questions. There will be materials available on water safety, Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program, Boat Oregon (course on responsible boating) and others.

Come and have your boat inspection done early, on dry land, your questions answered and trade some (tall) fish tales with your fishing neighbors.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

541-457-6520

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Board HighlightsMarch 21, 2011

1. Call to Order: (President Ted Cook)

President Cook called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm and led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. Frank Ferraro was absent.

2. Consent Items (President Ted Cook):

Phil Sroufe motioned for the Board to approve the Minutes for the Regular Session January 17, 2011, Work Session February 7, 2011, Executive Session February 7, 2011, Treasurer’s Report, Management Reports, Written Correspondence (SRD Items), and AR Log February 7, 2011, Vince Pelly 2nd. Motion passed unanimously.

3. Announcements/Membership Input (President Ted Cook):

A. Ted Cook announced that the Limb Dump is now open. He also said that Military families would be able to access the Commissary at Deschutes County Fair Grounds 9:00 am April 15th – 17th.

B. Herb Parker asked the BOD to look at the Administrative Handbook regarding values, trust and respect. He said meetings that included the Officers of the BOD only were not acceptable and he asked that they cease these meetings immediately.

C. Jim Martin said the he and Phil Sroufe met with Attorney Steve Bryant regarding the CRR Water Co. Steve suggested that Phil and Jim meet with two members of the Water Co BOD to talk about their thoughts and ideas. Jim asked permission from the BOD to meet with them. Vince Pelly motioned for two committee members from the BOD, Phil Sroufe and Jim Martin, to meet together with two CRR Water Co. members, Jay Nordin 2nd. Motion passes unanimously.

D. Gail Day brought flyers for the Budget/Audit Committee presentation to be held on March 30, 2011 at 6:00 pm in the Juniper Room.

E. Mike Folkestad said that the Jail Levy failed last fall, but that it would continue at $.99 cents per thousand. If the measure does not pass the jail will only be able to service 32 people. He asked that people consider voting yes on the measure at the May election to help keep the crime rate down.

F. Ted Cook suggested that they ask the Sheriff to come to Crooked River Ranch to talk about developing a Community Watch Program. Paulette Nordin was asked to find out whether there was an interest in the community for this type of program.

G. Ben Johnson said that Neighborhood Watch was a good idea and he has good experience with such operations.

H. Paul Nemitz said that the BOD probably needs to have an approved Policy Statement.

4. Committee Reports:

A. Phase Rep Committee: ( Jim Stagl)

Jim Stagl, spoke for the Phase Rep Committee and asked the BOD about obtaining email addresses from the Administration Office. It was suggested that a note be put in the Newsletter asking CRR residents to give their permission for the distribution of their email addresses. The BOD will first seek legal advice on privacy.

5. Old Business:

None

6. New Business:

A. Communication Committee Volunteer: (Aaron Palmquist)

The BOD was asked to approve/not approve Billie Higgins to serve as a member of the Committee. Phil Sroufe motioned for the BOD to accept Billie Higgins as a volunteer, Ted Cook 2nd. Motion passed unanimously.

B. George Lynn motioned to have the Board Meeting Executive Session following the April 4th Work Session for discussion with Legal Council, Phil Sroufe 2nd . Motion passed unanimously.

C. Jefferson County Commissioner Wayne Fording was present and he briefly shared the Commissioner’s position on the need for the Jail Levy. He also shared that there was a staff change in the Planning Department. The Planning Director has sought employment elsewhere.

7. Second Read:

None

8. First Read:

Fiscal Year (FY) Budget 2012 (George Lynn)

A. Marilyn Keyser asked the BOD to adopt the Budget approved budgets for Fiscal Year 2012 as presented. There will be a public presentation on March 30, 2011 at 6:00 pm in the Juniper Room by Marilyn. At that time they will explain the proposed budget.

B. Marilyn thanked Aaron and the Department Supervisors for meeting with the Budget/Audit Committee and their support. She will be putting together a letter of thanks.

Jim Martin motioned to adjourn the meeting

The Board Meeting was adjourned at 7:19 pm

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CRR Special Road DistrictVincent C Pelly Sr., Chairman CRRSRD

This is to inform Crooked River Ranch Residents that, at the Special Road Districts February 9th Regular Meeting, a Resolution # 10-11-04 was passed affecting the placing of Notices, Signs or Pictures on Public Roads on the Ranch. The Resolution directs attention to Section 160 of the Jefferson County Road Manual for reference.

December 12, 2010

Crooked River Ranch Special Road District

The Crooked River Ranch Special Road District is adopting and will follow the Oregon State Revised statutes 368.950 to 368.990, pertaining to the posting of Notices, Signs or Pictures, on all Public Access Road right of ways, within the boundaries of Crooked River Ranch Special Road District. Further any reference, to County, in the referenced statutes, shall mean the Crooked River Ranch Special Road District (SRD), as applied to Public Access Roads.

Jefferson County retains Jurisdiction of all County Roads within the Ranch Boundaries.

Application Permits, to place Notices, Signs or Pictures in Crooked River Ranch Public Access Road right of ways are available from the SRD and in the Crooked River Ranch Administration Building. The permit must be approved before any new placement in the road right of way.

Parks & Recreation Newsby Sylvia Kimbley, Chair - Fran Davis, Secretary

VOLUNTEERS ARE GREATLY NEEDED FOR THE SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM TO BE HELD JULY 18-22 AND JULY 25-29.  YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR NAME AND NUMBER AT THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OR CALL SYLVIA KIMBLEY AT 541-504-1073.

 All children who will be entering First Grade or ending Sixth Grade are eligible to participate in all the fun and games that are provided FOR FREE!  We will be having two sessions again, depending on how many are pre-registered.  Please consider filling out the registration form as soon as possible so we can plan the crafts accordingly for your child or Grandchild.

Judy Berg, who chaired our Crafts sessions last year is moving and we really need somebody to take over for her.  She has donated many supplies that Sylvia has in her pole barn.  She had lots of helpers, but we need a Chairperson to help get the supplies down to the Chapel and set up each day.  The Jump tent has been reserved for the 2 Friday picnics at McPherson Park & the parachute is still in good shape from last year.

There will be 4 Pizza & Swim parties for the 13-18 year olds.  The dates will be July 15 & 29th; Aug. 12 & 26th.  The cost will be $2.00 for each teen for each session.

Crooked River Ranch Water Company Announces

Recruitment for: General ManagerHow To Apply: Interested applicants may go to:

www.crrwater.com and download the application and required supplemental questions, complete and mail to: CRR Water Company, P.O. Box 2319, Terrebonne, Oregon 97760.

Or phone (541) 923-1041 for more information or to have an application packet sent to you.

Application Deadline: April 15, 2011

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Crooked River Ranch Birdersby Kevin Smith

The Audubon Great Backyard Bird Count was a wonderful success. We had some twenty six birders post results on the Cornell/Audubon web site with a total of 39 species reported.

Our meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month at the Senior Center, 7PM. The April meeting is on the 20th and May is on the 18th. We will be discussing the results from the GBBC and how to increase your success in finding new birds to see. One great way is to take advantage of the East Cascades Audubon free central Oregon birding tours. Coming up on March 26th is a trip to the Fort Rock area looking for Sage Grouse and Raptors. And again on May 16th they will head to Sisters to hunt for woodpeckers. Contact Dean Hale at 541-380-1770 or e-mail him at mep@q.com

Dave Tracy is starting his Birding By Ear classes again at Sawyer Park. Meet there at 7:30 AM for a great learning experience. Call Dave at 541-390-9931 for more information. The Wednesday Birders meet at Nancy P’s for birding in central Oregon.

They have already made it as far as Enterprise on a long trip. Usually they take day trips to places less traveled such at Ashwood, but Smith Rock State Park and Sun River also end up on the itinerary.

The Bend Birders’ Group meets on the third THURSDAY of the month at the Environmental Center on Kansas Street at 7PM. For details about these and many more opportunities go http://www.ecbcbirds.org/

The Crooked River Ranch Bird List (153 species so far) is available at the Ranch Office, the Information Kiosk, at our meetings or by contacting me at the number or e-mail below. Don’t forget to bring photos to our meeting of those birds you cannot identify. Even a grainy, fuzzy picture might help. You may even send them to me by e-mail for faster results.

Phone 541-923-3435 or e-mail me at kevinkei@webformixair.com for information about our group, the many birding opportunities OR about birding in general and remember, you only need to LIKE birds to BE a ‘birder’. No previous knowledge or expertise necessary! Come join us and be part of the fastest growing ‘sport’ in the USA.

50 & Better!by LaVonne Slama, VP

Howdy!! Howdy!! Sure hate to tell you this but you “no shows” missed a great “wearing of the green” brunch on St. Patrick’s Day. The Old Ranch House doesn’t know what hits it when we get a going. Remember - Every Thursday we open around 10:30 a.m. for social time. Right now Domino’s are reigning. The library is open to browse, borrow and exchange books, videos & puzzles on Thursdays. Visitors and guests are always welcome. It appears that spring cleaning has been put on hold. Could that be it is weather related? Don’t forget us as you dust off the old and think about the new to call the Senior Center for your donations. You can drop donations off at the Senior Center (Old Ranch House) for our May Lawn Sale and Christmas Sale or you can call our two elves: Pat Myrben (541-504-1948) or Rose Lindor (541-548-7618) and make arrangements for someone to pick up your items if you have no transportation. Keep in mind that the same two ladies also look forward to your extra plants, cutting, etc as you begin your gardening. Remember the “Old Ranch House” as you plan your summer picnics, family reunions, special birthday parties or other event that calls for a special setting. Our rental rates are very reasonable and Rental Chairperson, Babs Weber takes special pride in showing the Old Ranch house. Contact phone numbers are on the introduction message on the Senior Center Phone. That number is 541-504-8236. Calendars showing monthly activities are posted in several locations around the ranch such as the bulletin board at the Administration Office, the lobby at the CRR Fire Station and the Trading Post.

See Ya Thursdays!

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What Happens at a Lions Meeting?Ever wonder what happens at a Lions Club meeting?

Whether you attend a meeting at CRR, or in my hometown, Wellington, Texas, or in a huge metropolis like New York City, all Lions meetings begin with a similar protocol. The president

calls the meeting to order, a Lion leads the Pledge of Allegiance, the invocation is given, and guests are introduced. Very quickly the personality of the club is revealed. When our president calls the meeting to order, we respond with a resounding “Roar”. First on the agenda is American Joke Idol where

two Lions compete against each other to see who is the best jokester. And right off the bat you know about the CRR Lions. We love to serve, but we also love to have fun and we are a very enthusiastic group.

CRR Lions Club conducts bi-monthly meetings, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. The 2nd Tuesday is reserved for the Business Meeting and our speaker series highlights the Social Meeting on the 4th. Discussion of upcoming service projects, fund-raisers, and programs prevails on the Business Meeting agenda. Currently, planning is ongoing for the Lions Social Evening on May 5th and the Lions Memorial Day Service later in the month. Our years’ service begins with spring cleaning as we spruce up Trailhead Island in April. Trailhead Island marks the beginning of the beautiful Otter Bench Trail System located at the end of Horny Hollow Road.

Look for us to be on the road again in May when we conduct our bi-annual road clean-up.

Guest speakers from the ranch and local area are the main feature at Social Meetings. Our most recent speaker, Pam Kirk, founder of the Sliver Striders, spoke on area hikes, snowshoeing, and proper equipment. Sliver Striders is a guided tour and hiking service for seniors. Her presentation generated excitement among members who could be heard after the meeting planning hikes and snowshoeing excursions. Upcoming presentations include organic gardening, balance, travelogue, a K-9 demonstration, and a tour of the 7th Street Brewery.

Club membership is open to all area residents who wish to serve their community. For more information contact Ted Carlin at 923-3399.

Lions Limb Dump is “Up and Running”With spring in the air, March 19th marked the official

opening of the Lions Limb Dump. The Limb Dump is open Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. now through the end of October. For a nominal fee you can bring limbs, yard debris, and manure.

Did you ever wonder what happens to all those limbs you drop off? Each year material dropped at the Limb Dump is chipped and taken to different places to be used as Bio-Fuel in generating plants. Several years ago material went to a plant in Warm Springs and more recently to John Day. The material is removed without charge to the Lions Club or Ranch. Donations the club receives go back into the community to help those in need. The manure that is hauled in becomes compost over the years. Ranch residents may come down and pick it up, at no charge, for use in their gardens. Just remember, you have to load it yourself!

Lion Hal Jamison oversees the Limb Dump and is assisted by Herb Koth. The Lions have operated the Limb Dump on the Ranch for over 15 years.

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CRR Lion’s Club Sight and

Hearing Servicesby Hope A. Johnson

The Crooked River Ranch Lion’s Club provides several vital services to our community.  Eyeglasses and hearing aids are collected and are donated to the Lion’s Sight and Hearing program to aid people in need both locally and in foreign countries.  Cell phones are also collected as a fund raiser.

Donation boxes are located on the Ranch at the Fire Hall, Administration Office, Senior Center and Ranch Chapel.  For more information, please call 541-548-7979.

Sage Quiltersby Hope A. Johnson

Crooked River Ranch offers two quilt groups.   The Ranch Chapel Quilt group meets in the meeting room of their church.  There is room to set up your machine or work on a cutting project.  Someone is available to help the beginner get started. This group meets every Monday between 9 A.M. and 1 P.M.  Contact Tina Wilson at 541-548-2080 for more information about this group.

The Sage Quilters meet at the Senior Center, Old Ranch House on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month between 1 P.M. and 3 P.M.  This group offers everything from quilting to Swedish weaving.  Our emphasis is on sharing ideas, with a lot of show and tell and just plain visiting.  Our Central Oregon area is loaded with wonderful quilt shops and there are also professional long arm quilters on the ranch if you would like to use this method to complete your quilt top.  If you are interested in learning more about the Sage Quilters call either Delores Guy at 541-504-8648 or Mary McCabe at 541-923-8001.

Celebration of LifeJohn Combs, a long-time CRR resident, passed away

in January of this year. Those who knew John are cordially invited to share in a celebration of his life on Saturday, April 30 at 2:30 pm, at the Crooked River Ranch Fire Station. For more information, contact Sue Combs at 541.604.0280 or suekeeper1@yahoo.com.

Dutch Oven Cuisine Newsby Mark and Sue Schneider

February meeting was one of our best yet even though it was below zero the night before.  Our theme was to cook a dish with beer as an ingredient.  The group really came through with a full spectrum of dishes that were all superb.

  I want to correct an error from my last newsletter.  I mentioned that we meet the 3rd Saturday of the month but that is wrong.  We meet the 4th Saturday usually at the Senior Center at 1:00 pm/

  In April, we plan to meet the 4th Saturday but not at the Senior Center.  Our goal is to do some Dutch Oven Cooking at the Bethlehem Inn in Bend, Oregon.  The families that are staying here are a little down on their luck and we hope to feed them and lift their spirits.

  We are planning a Dessert Booth, with all desserts cooked in the Dutch Oven.  This will be at the 4th of July event here on the Ranch.  We are also getting a lot of interest to do a Chili Cook-off, but that may be in the Fall when it is more like Chili weather.  And we plan to help the Lion’s again this year on the 4th of July weekend with their Buffalo Feed.  Beans, beans, beans.

  Our Dutch Oven Group has been invited to do a cooking demonstration sometime this Summer at the Campground..  We will probably do this either July or August.

   If interested in joining us and finding out more about our group, contact us at 541-504-8765.

Cans and Bottles Drop-off Locations

Golf Course Cart Barn Golf Course between Electric Cart Barns by Air Station

Golf Course Cart Return Station by Clubhouse Golf Course Clubhouse Porch

Golf Course Rental Cart Barn by CRR Reality Snack Shack, by CRR Admin Bldg.MacPherson Park | RV ParkTrading Post | New Fire Hall

Food Bank Brown Bag Program

is a free food give away program From Neighbor Impact distributed by the CRR Senior Group. No forms to fill out, no qualifications to meet. 1st Wednesday of each month at

the old fire hall, 5-6pm. If you need transportation to the fire hall, please call Rose Lindor 541-548-7618

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13735 Commercial Loop #2Crooked River Ranch

Next to CRR Storage

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Custom Homes RemodelsShops Pole Bldgs Snowplowing

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541-548-1542

Residential/Commercial Refuse andRecycling Services for Crooked River Ranch Attorney Marc Beebe - Crooked River Ranch Resident

$500 plus required court fees

Cascade Legal Clinic63356 Nels Anderson RD

Bend, OR 97701

Chapter 7Personal Bankruptcy

541-815-0125

Vintage Motorcycle Rally Cruise to Crooked River RanchOn Saturday, April 30th and Sunday, May 1st, Crooked

River Ranch will, once again, be the site of the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association’s (AHRMA) Powroll/Redwood Engineering Northwest Trials Series and AHRMA/Novation Racing Lumberjack Series.

Motorcycles from the 1950s, 60’s and 70’s will be operated by competitors who range in age from their ‘30’s into their ‘80’s.  Featured motorcycles include AJS Matchless Triumph BSA, Greeves, Hondas, DKW, and Husqvarna.  Former two-time National Champion Dick Mann will attend, together with local Northwest Pros Randy Skiver and Dallas Nyblod.  The trials utilize hills, valleys, boulders, tree roots, and a variety of seemingly insurmountable objects to challenge riders.  Trials riders conquer the terrain with skill and balance.  Speed is not a determining factor, and the goal is to complete the course without the rider’s feet touching the ground.  

Scrambles and trials events were some of the earliest forms of off-road motor-cycle competition.  Scrambles challenge riders to negotiate a natural terrain track as opposed to a groomed course.  The courses consist of hills, valleys, ruts and jumps and winners negotiate these obstacles in the quickest amount of time. Vintage trials has special sections for very old machines, and for less skilled riders.  There are also extremely difficult sections for expert riders on “newer” machines (still pre-1974).  First time spectators will be amazed at the terrain these

riders are able to negotiate.

The event, which benefits the Crooked River Ranch community and is being presented by the Crooked River Ranch Club & Maintenance Association, in cooperation with the Crooked River Ranch - Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce, will begin Saturday, April 30th with the Powroll/Redwood Engineering Trials Series. Sign-up will begin at 9:00 AM, with a riders meeting at 9:45 AM, followed by the Trials, starting at 10:00 AM.

New to the event this year is an optional section, which will replicate the trials section used at the Scottish Highlander Trials, which have been held in Scotland for the last one hundred years. The Steel Stampede will award the “Highlander Cup” to the winner of this event.

Sunday, May 1st kicks off with the Cycle Gear NW Regional Series and the Novation Lumberjack MX Series.  Sign up/Tech opens at 7:30 AM, Riders meet at 8:30 AM, practice begins at 8:45 AM followed by the first race at 9:15 AM.

General admission is $10.00 per person per day.  Some discounts will apply.  

For more information, contact Pete at 541-923-1290 or visit the website at www.100megsfree3.com/ahrmanw/index.htm or call 541-923-2679.

Mah Jongg Newsby Jan Cook

We continue to play and teach Mah Jongg each Monday afternoon @ 2:15 PM – 4:15 PM at the Old Ranch House, Senior Center. We are always willing to teach new members, so come join us in play, or just observe to see whether or not you would be interested in learning. We are still asking some more of you men to join us. Players pay $1.00 per week to play - - this benefits the upkeep of the Senior Center. $7.00 is the annual fee to belong to the National Mah Jongg League, but belonging to the National Mah Jongg League is optional.

For more information, call Jan at 541-923-2438.

AA Weekly Meetings

Old Ranch House open group of Alcoholics Anonymous. Meetings weekly on Tuesdays at 7:00pm at the Senior Center. 6710 Ranch House Place - Crooked River Ranch

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Cash, credit and insurance accepted!

IMMEDIATE HEALTH CARE

Redmond

Open Every Day!

(541) 548-2899

www.RedmondCare.com

Starting at

$89for cash-pay

patients

Just off the Yew/Airport exit.

Dine InTake Out

Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerIndoor & Outdoor Seating

(541) 923-8655

Use our Banquetroom and menufor your familyget together,

tournaments etc...

Ranch ChapelRanch Chapel

Sunday School for all ages 10:00 amSunday Worship Services 8:30 & 11:00 am

Pastor David StoneE-mail: family@ranchchapel.org

P.O. Box 771 - 5060 Club House RoadCrooked River Ranch, OR 97760

AWANA ClubsK thru 6th gradeThursday nights6:30 - 8:00 pm

(541) 923-8081

Meals On WheelsRanch Chapel has teamed up with the Central Oregon Council On Aging to bring the Meals on Wheels program to eligible Crooked River Ranch residents. Are you or someone you know homebound & over 60 years old? If so, you may qualify for this wonderful program. To find out more please contact: Ranch Chapel: (541) 923-8081 or Roberta Miller: (541) 548-1086

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