Home Owners Association News

August 2020 | Volume 2 Issue 13

A quarterly newsletter celebrating the experience, life, and news of Running Y Ranch Resort

COVID –19 In spite of many challenges from the COVID 19 situation, the resort is up and running, working to provide services and amenities to owners and guests, while complying with the evolving restrictions intended to contain the spread of the disease, and keeping our employees working. Please check with the SFC, lodge, golf pro shop on current restrictions and operating procedures. Volunteers • Thanks to Perrie and Janice Costa who have donated countless hours in maintaining and improving the off-leash dog area. Their work enhanced everyone’s experience at the dog area. • Also, thank you to all the members of the Garden Club who volunteered time and resources to freshen the flagpole area. With bark mulch donated by the management company and plantings from the club, their efforts have transformed the corner into a garden spot. Fire Season • In July, the first local wildfire of the season occurred on Spence Mountain, just across Howard Bay from the Running Y. Oregon Department of Forestry crews and helicopters responded quickly and contained the fire to less than 100 acres before extinguishing it. This is a reminder that fire season is again upon us. The Running Y’s Wildfire Risk Reduction Policy, in place since 2006, provides a community specific plan for reducing the likelihood that a wildfire could happen at Running Y, and for slowing the growth and intensity of a fire. The key element in our policy is elimi-nating ladder fuels – the link between ground level fuels and the tree canopy vegetation. Over the years large areas of private lots and undeveloped land have been treated by clearing brush and limbing trees. • The second element is the establishment of defensible zones around structures. The policy provides for a phased inspection program by management company personnel who have received Oregon Department of Forestry training to assess and provide feedback to property owners. Additional information for homeowners can be found in the Klamath County Community Wildfire Protection Plan of 2007, available at kcrsg.org. The 2016 update of the plan is available on the Klamath County website (klamathcounty.org). • Much work remains to be done, and it will be an ongoing task, but the risk of a fire getting out of control and threatening structures at the Running Y has been greatly reduced.

A Note From The Manager

www.owners-runningy.com

Running Y Ranch Resort Owner’s Association

COVID 19 / Volunteers / Fire Season

Sports and Fitness Center Update The management company is finishing renovations to return the old spa area to an activity and meeting space and to expand the fitness room – especially relevant now that spacing/distancing has become a critical issue. Approved reserve projects for the SFC including interior painting, pool filter replacement, updated LED lighting in the pool building, new lockers and shower stalls have all been completed. If you haven’t visited the facility recently, stop by and Mindy will give you a tour of this value-enhancing amenity at the Running Y. Transition We recently welcomed Elizabeth Fitzgerald to the management company team. Elizabeth brings a new perspective, along with relevant training and experience to the group. See the sidebar in this issue for more on Elizabeth’s background. Elizabeth is filling the gap left by the recent semi-retirement of Marie and my upcoming departure at the end of August. Marie and I will both contin-ue to serve in support roles to provide Elizabeth with corporate history and administrative backing.

- Jon

A Note From The Manager

Sports & Fitness Center / Transition

Where serenity, discovery and exploration abound.

Continued...

Owner Website

For new owners and others who haven’t already done so, take a moment to

check out the owner website on the Nabr Network www.owners-runningy.com.

I encourage everyone to get a login for the site. There are new features and ac-

cess to a wealth of information from individual account status to Association

news, schedules, and documents

Fire Danger Policy

In addition to the Wildfire Risk Reduction Program which seeks to mitigate the spread of fire, the

following Association policy addresses prevention and specifically prohibits discarding any burning

material:

…Fire Danger Fire danger is a constant concern in this dry climate. Cigarette butts or any other burning materials must be completely extinguished and carefully discarded in an appropriate trash facility. From time to time during the fire season, additional policies may be adopted to further restrict the location of any smoking activity. For the safety of resort owners, guests and our wildlife as well as preservation of the resort's natural beauty, please abide by this policy..…

If you have questions or to report a violation of this policy call Owner Services at 541-891-1309.

Things at the resort have been very busy this summer! We are thankful to have been able to re-open all services following new guidelines to keep our guests and staff safe and healthy during the midst of the global pandemic. Staff in all areas are taking additional measures to ensure sanitation procedures are being done. In addition, all staff are wearing face masks while indoors or where social distancing can not be adhered to in outdoor settings. We kindly ask that all guests abide by these same regulations to keep everyone, including our families at home, safe and healthy.

Our golf team has done an amazing job of keeping golfers out on the course, which is in great shape again this year. The pro shop staff are here to serve you and are keeping the window open for those more comfortable handling transactions there as opposed to stepping inside the building. The maintenance team has been working hard to keep course conditions ideal. If you haven’t had a chance to check out the golf course yet this year, complete with all new golf carts, do so soon! As an added service, we now have a taco truck Tuesday-Sunday (hours subject to change at vendors discretion) for a great bite to eat.

Sandhill Spa has re-opened in it’s new location in the Pro Shop as well. Unfortunately, due to regulations, not all of the wonderful aspects of this new venue are available for use right now however, I am sure you can still get in some relaxation time or get those fingers and toes prettied up. While you are in there, be sure to say hello to our new Spa Manager, Vanessa Randall. Vanessa has been a massage therapist for the resort since 2015 and has stepped into the manager position and is doing a great job. Stay tuned for a new offering as well, Ashiatsu. Once we are able to offer this service we will announce it on social media. This is a great variation of massage which is used by many sports-minded individuals, including golfers, which leaves no residual soreness so you can get right back out on the course again.

On the food and beverage side of things, we are cranking. We know many of you have experienced some long wait times for service and food delivery and we sincerely apologize. The staff has many new restrictions under which to operate resulting in service takes longer than the pre-COVID days. Rest assured, this is all in an effort to keep everyone safe and healthy while we venture out of our homes. We have also seen a drastic increase in to-go orders which causes a backup in the kitchen, where they too are trying to socially distance themselves as much as possible while also adhering to new sanitation standards. We appreciate everyone’s patience with us during these times. In an effort to relieve some of the traffic in the restaurant we are in the process of opening up the pavilion for a reduced food (paninis, sandwiches and salads) and beverage service on Thursday-Saturday nights although there will be some occasions when the pavilion will be closed for a private event. As an added offering, the taco truck will also set up on the east side of the lodge those same evenings. The views don’t get any better than that location for an outdoor dining experience, so stop on by and see us.

Above all, we are very thankful for the support of all the homeowners. You have been so supportive of us and we are all very grateful for your continued support. -Christy Mullinix, General manager

Greetings Homeowners COVID-19 / Golf / Sandhill Spa / Food & Beverage

Upcoming Events at Running Y

Sandhill Spa Mindy Surber

$65 Sweet Sun Tea Body Scrub Lemongrass, French Lavender, Sweet Orange

Valid July 1 to September 31

20% OFF Couples Massages Valid only on Tuesdays & Wednesdays

20% OFF Side By Side Pedicures When booked with the same nail tech Valid only on Tuesdays & Wednesdays

$185 Facial & Chinese Herbology Wrap Receive 10% off any products purchased during that visit

Valid July 1 to September 31 Not available on Saturdays

Call the Sandhill Spa to book a special at 541.850.5547 New Location: behind the Golf Pro Shop

5790 Coopers Hawk Road

Summer Specials

COVID – the SFC is practicing the safe distancing rule of 6 ft. inside the building. It is also posted that we request everyone coming into the facility to wear a mask. We do not require the mask to be worn during your work outs or in the pool. The sauna has remained closed during this time.

FITNESS CLASSES –all fitness classes, with the exception of water aerobics are being led outside. Currently there are walks on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 7am fitness classes are available on back deck and Kim Carson, one of our long time fitness instructors, is teaching via Zoom.

REMODEL UPDATE – since the spa moved to the Ranch House, the area that was previously occupied by the spa has been eviscerated. Windows have been added and soon flooring will be installed. Once this room is complete, it will become the new activities room. This room will be used for fitness classes, HOA meetings, Homeowner meetings and clubs. Another area that is getting a face lift is the weight / cardio room. Since moving the activity room to the back of the house, we have acquired the old activity room space to expand the weight and cardio equipment area Flooring will be installed soon and then paint. So exciting!!!

LOCKER ROOMS – the locker rooms are almost completely done and they look fabulous! New tiled shower stalls and beautiful hard wood lockers. We are looking up-town for sure!

SUMMER TIME – covid has not slowed us down here at the SFC, we are as busy as ever. If you are concerned with numbers in our building please call ahead of your next visit.

20% DISCOUNT – as always we hope that all homeowners will take advantage of our 20% discount on all merchandise in the store. While supplies last we are also offering an additional 15% off when you purchase 3 items or more during the same shopping spree, for a total of 35% off your entire purchase. (does not include sale rack items)

We welcome your feedback! Please direct any questions, input, or ideas about what you’d like to see in the next newsletter to ElizabethF@runningy.com

Sports & Fitness Center

Amidst the pandemic, events are difficult to set in stone. Plans are made, changed, and then changed again. With that said,

events will be announced on a case by case basis depending on if they can be safely implemented.

Variety is the spice of life!!!

The Ruddy Duck has been very busy this summer, it is recommended that reservations be made at least a day in advance!

Some tasty alternatives:

Tacos Jasmine, taco truck can be found parked down by the golf area for a good lunch time option.

The Pavilion is open and is serving delicious salads and paninis Thursdays— Saturdays 2PM to 8 PM

Real Taste of India recently opened where the Ponderosa Grill used to be and has had some great reviews so far!

Come Out and Join Us

Welcome to our new community manager!

Elizabeth Fitzgerald recently relocated to Klamath

Falls from Northern California, where she gained a

wealth of experience in community/property

management and marketing/communications. She has also earned

Community Association Institute (CAI) certifications in association

management and association law. After graduating Davis Senior

High School, Elizabeth attended College of the Siskiyous before

embarking on her professional career. She served in many volun-

teer positions which resulted in her being named a

Downtown Davis Business Association Community Volunteer of the

Year. Elizabeth aims to improve technical and communication skills

within the management company team. She can be reached in the

HOA Office at 541-850-5560 or elizabethf@runningy.com.