Members Road Committee Meeting
All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
February 11, 2012 11:00AM at the club house.
Notice

Notice About the Road & Common Area Right of Way
Those of you who are not full time residents may notice a change at the front of your property from your property line to the edge of the road. There is a 50' Right of Way on each cul d sac and 60' along the main arterials. This is common property belonging to the Association. After years of asking for Grant Money to make our Community more Fire Safe, Walker Range and Oregon Dept of Forestry have granted us $3,900.00 to remove Trees and Vegetation on the Common areas along roadways subject to their requirements which have been posted on the Association Bulletin Board.
Thank you
Gary Bonds
WTR Co-Chair

Debris Burning
Debris burning is allowed in the La Pine Rural Fire Protection District as of October 8, 2011.
Always call 541-536-9056 before burning to see if there are any closures or restrictions.
Remember that you must have a permit onsite when you burn. You can download a permit here.

From Walker Range Fire 9/23/2011
Our phones have been ringing of the hook at the office with inquiries about the smoke filtering into our basin this afternoon and evening. I have included a short weather statement at the end of the message detailing the winds expected through the weekend. It's the gusty winds that is bringing in the smoke. Might have the smoke intrusion throughout the weekend.

The fire(s) are west of the crest, on the divide between the Umpqua and Rogue National Forests. (Think south of Diamond Lake, kinda) They have a cluster of monitor fires that today's winds caused control problems with. As of now it appears to be settling heavier into the Lapine basin as the evening progresses.

Weather Report
EAST OF THE CASCADES AND SISKIYOUS...BREEZY WINDS WITH HOT AND DRY
WEATHER IS EXPECTED AHEAD OF THE SYSTEM LATE SATURDAY AND SATURDAY
EVENING. THE FRONT IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN DRY AS IT CROSSES THE EAST SIDE ON SUNDAY...BUT ANOTHER ROUND OF VERY GUSTY WINDS IS LIKELY. THIS WILL BE FOLLOWED BY MUCH COOLER WEATHER BEHIND THE FRONT.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West southwest wind between 7 and 10 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy, with a calm wind becoming south southwest between 19 and 22 mph. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 17 to 20 mph becoming west southwest 8 to 11 mph. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. South southwest wind between 14 and 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind between 6 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Have a safe weekend.

Keep your Smokey On…

Echo Murray
Dispatch Education Coordinator
Walker Range FPA
P.O. Box 665
Gilchrist, Oregon 97737
Phone 541-433-2451
Fax 541-433-2215

Attention!
As of midnight August 22, 2011 all ATV and off road vehicles are allowed only on improved and maintained roads, i.e. no vegetation in roadway, per Walker Range FPA.

Please call Walker Range if you have any questions at 541-433-2451.

Chainsaw & other restrictions in the Deschutes National Forest
Other national forest & BLM lands are included. The fire precaution level will be II effective August 22, 2011.
Chainsaw & other operations are prohibited between 1PM & 8PM.
Check with local authorities.

Mountain Lion sighting!
There was mountain lion sighted between lots 202 & 203 in early August 2011.
See a picture in the "Ranch Pictures" section.

2011 Fire Season Goes Into Effect in Klamath and Lake Counties
Effective 01:00a.m., PDT, Monday June 20, 2011. Fire officials in Klamath and Lake Counties designate the beginning of Fire Season on private, county, and state forestlands in Klamath and Lake Counties.
The fire season in effect declaration puts into place regulations restricting debris and burn barrel burning and forest operations. Wildland and structural fire protection agencies in Klamath and Lake Counties have agreed to prohibit all outdoor debris burning and burn barrels.
Forest operations that require a Permit to Operate Power Driven Machinery will be required to have Fire Tools, on-site water supply and watchman service on privately owned forest lands as of June 20. 2011.

So to clarify – no debris burning – no burn barrels, allowed from June 20th on.

Echo Murray
Dispatch Education Coordinator
Walker Range FPA
P.O. Box 665
Gilchrist, Oregon 97737
Phone 541-433-2451
Fax 541-433-2215
emurray@odf.state.or.us

Pool Opening!
The pool will open on Friday May 27th.
The Clubhouse has been cleaned and polished. Surrounding grounds are looking beautiful after trimming and debris removal. All of this was accomplished by the following men, women and children of WTR: Bryce Roberts, George Pannel, Bob McEuin, Robbie Robison, Mark Sullivan, Don Noel, Milo Wiltbank, Richard Egger, Jack Brown, Markie Egger, Hailey Wiltbank, Jack Dudley, Marlene & Norm McClung, Don & Pat McKenzie, Larry Thorson, Pauline Egger, Judy May, Laverne Robison, Marlene Friehauf, Dar McEuin, Rosanna Egger, and Mark Egger. The volunteering of your time and positive energy to make this happen is greatly appreciated. Thank you all for your contribution towards maintaining our ranch.

Membership Meeting
There will be a membership meeting at the Clubhouse on Saturday April 16, 2011.

New Mail Boxes Are Available.
There are now 12 mail boxes available for purchase at $82.00 each. They are a one time purchase and become the purchasers property and responsibility.
Please call Dar at 541.536.7686 for details.

3rd Annual Full Moon Bonfire & Potluck
Following up with Fireworks this year.
4 P.M. at Judy Mays, Lot 203, just off the Commons Road.
BYOB, snacks, hot dogs, S’more or whatever tickles your fancy.
Kids welcome. If your pets are bothered by fireworks please, leave them at home.
Sunday, January 16th, 2011

Fire Season Lifted
Sat, Oct 23, 2010 at 8:20 AM
Effective 12:01am, October 23, 2010, All fire season closures are lifted. As a reminder, Free Dump Day will be on November 6 at Crescent and Chemult Landfills. Stumps, needles, pinecones, branches (forest fuel) will be accepted for free. Household garbage is not part of this program. Thank you. Without our partners in fire prevention, fire season could have been much different. Have a wonderful and safe winter.

Echo Murray
Dispatch Education Coordinator
Walker Range FPA
P.O. Box 665
Gilchrist, Oregon 97737
Phone 541-433-2451
Fax 541-433-2215
emurray@odf.state.or.us

Weather Warning
Oct 23, 2010
Just a heads up for the 7 day predicted weather report I’m getting. High wind warning and snow.
Click on the link to read the report.
Forecast

Echo Murray
Dispatch Education Coordinator
Walker Range FPA
P.O. Box 665
Gilchrist, Oregon 97737
Phone 541-433-2451
Fax 541-433-2215
emurray@odf.state.or.us

A chipper will be available on October 9, 2010. More information

Free forest fuel dump day!
Klamath County is once again providing, free to residents within the county, a free dump day for forest fuels.
NOT for household garbage, appliances or tires, etc.
The date scheduled is November 6, 2010. This is for needles, leaves, branches, stumps etc.

For more information contact:
Echo Murray
Dispatch Education Coordinator
Walker Range FPA
P.O. Box 665
Gilchrist, Oregon 97737
Phone 541-433-2451
Fax 541-433-2215