April 2014 Sunriver Scene by Sunriver Scene

The Sunriver Music Festival, in its 37th year, announces a full lineup of talent coming in August to venues in Sunriver and Bend

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Nature Center ............... 8 Calendar ..................... 13 SROA Board................ 22

Public Safety ............... 30 Classified .................... 38 Commentary ............... 39

Dust off your clubs and clean those balls! Sunriver’s Meadows golf course plans a season opening date of April 19

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APRIL • 2014

volume Xl • Number 4

The ‘beer from here’ back on tap; now brewed in Sunriver

Online SROA member survey available soon Every five years the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) is required to conduct a survey of its members to better understand the opinions, attitudes, and community priorities of Sunriver’s property owners. Results from these surveys help the SROA Board of Directors and staff shape future plans for Sunriver. Members’ input is needed to keep the association on the right track. The new survey will provide details about how owners use their Sunriver properties, activities they currently enjoy or would like to see, how they give and receive information, their impression of SROA, and their household demographics. SROA has hired an independent consulting company, DRC Research, to assist in designing the survey and analyzing the results, as well as ensuring the confidentiality of member answers. In an effort to keep mailing and printing costs low, members are encouraged to complete the survey online. The survey is simple, easy to complete and takes just 5-10 minutes. A paper version of the survey will be mailed to those who do not complete it online. This survey is an important opporTurn to Survey, page 6 SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XL • NUMBER 4 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707

By Brooke Snavely Beer lovers rejoice. Locally brewed beers are back on tap at the Sunriver Brewing Company in The Village at Sunriver. As of press time, seven beers produced at the Sunriver Brewing Company’s new production facility in the Sunriver Business Park were available including: Adopt a Trail Pale Ale, Vicious Mosquito IPA, Chalk Rock Amber, Base Layer Black Ale, Lazy River Lager, Grandma’s Original Ale and Shred Head Winter Ale. American Hefeweizen is due out soon. “We have 13 tap handles at the pub in Sunriver available and right now we are using seven for ourselves, two for other beers from Central Oregon and one cider. We plan on filling the rest with our own offerings,” said Ryan Duley, Sunriver Brewing Company’s director of sales and marketing. “The reaction at the pub has been great. We’ve had really good response on all the beers. The quality of our beer has gotten so much better.” “We’ve got Adopt a Trail Pale Ale and Vicious Mosquito IPA available at 14 locations in Bend and on tap at three locations in Sunriver. Brother Jo

Two of Sunriver Brewing Company’s newest beers include the Vicious Mosquito IPA and Lazy River Lager, brewed at a facility in the Sunriver Business Park.

n’s and Platypus Pub say they’ve been very pleased with what’s coming out of our new system. They say the way it holds temperature and from the speed of transfer it’s obvious our head brewer Brett Thomas has learned the equipment quick. The scary thought is that he’s just going to get better.” Until recently, the Sunriver Brewing Company leased tank space from Phat Matt’s Brewing in Redmond. In a daring business strategy, the brewery

Sunriver Water Company seeks rate increase By Brooke Snavely On Feb. 28, Sunriver Water LLC submitted a general rate filing with the Oregon Public Utility Commission. The company seeks to increase its annual revenues by $430,000 over the $1.6 million it collected in 2013. If approved as submitted, rates for residential accounts, which constitute 85 percent of the customer base, would increase around 28 percent effective July 1, 2014. Larger rate increases averaging 40 percent for commercial customers and 45 percent for irrigation customers are proposed. The utility said in its application it is seeking the rate increase because of increased operating costs since the last rate case in 2010, and for plant invest-

ments that were made to improve water system performance. According to state statutes, utility companies are entitled to earn a 10 percent return on their rate base. Sunriver Water LLC said it did not earn 10 percent in the 2013 “test year.” The utility company, a subsidiary of Sunriver Resort Limited Partnership, sent a letter dated March 10 to all customers advising of the general rate filing. Copies of the utility’s application, testimony and exhibits are available at Sunriver Water LLC’s office, 57850 West Cascade Road in Sunriver, or by calling 541-593-4197. The documents are also available online at http:// apps.puc.state.or.us/edockets/docket.

allowed the supply of its namesake beers to run out and put other local beers on tap in its Sunriver pub for nearly two months while finishing construction and starting production. Beers from the Crux Fermentation Project, Boneyard, Goodlife and 10 Barrel breweries, all in Bend, took over the vacant taps. “Our goal was to have people miss our beer, and have its return be a cause Turn to Beer, page 3

Sunriver Water LLC Rate Case Residential average monthly bill* • Current: $28.55 • Proposed: $37.66 *5/8-inch or 3/4-inch service line, includes base and consumption rate Commercial average monthly bill* • Current: $179.66 • Proposed: $251.33 *2-inch service line Irrigation average monthly bill* • Current: $212.08 • Proposed: $298.95 *2-inch service line

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Classic Sunriver style w/ a location that allows easy access to SHARC & The Village. Wood accents, high ceilings & 2-story windows create the perfect balance of “letting the outside in.” A large, open grt rm, kitchen, mstr suite on the main level. $325,000 MLS# 201401148 Bryce Jones & Nola Horton-Jones (541) 420-4018 | (541) 420-3725

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Rare contemporary single level, 3 bdrm, 2 bath home of 1694 sq ft in newer area of Sunriver. This one comes with a nice furniture package including a hot tub and it hasn’t been a rental. Lots of recent upgrades make it move-in ready. Don’t hesitate. $379,000 MLS# 201401128 Rob & Diana Norem (541) 480-1356 | (541) 419-7909

Tastefully decorated and completely updated Sunriver condo overlooking the 13th fairway of the Meadows GC & private common area. The Village is just across the street and SHARC is very close by. Energy efficient, too. Offered furnished and ready to go. $249,000 MLS# 201400234 Janet Reynolds, Principal Broker (541) 480-1026

Impeccable home overlooking 4th green of Woodlands GC. Sun Forest updates: hardwood floors, tiled entry, A/C, gas fireplace, study & gourmet kit. Landscaped yard, & 3 car garage w/ lots of storage. Reverse living with a wonderful deck view of golf course. $665,000 MLS# 201400940 Marcus & Connie Schwing (541) 593-4954 | (541) 408-0805

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for celebration,” said Brian Cameron, Sunriver Brewing Company co-owner. Sunriver pub improvements Sound panels and decorations have been installed on the interior walls of the pub to absorb noise. Duley said customer comments drove the improvement that dramatically helps reduce noise levels. Newly installed artwork features beer graphics printed on canvas, and an outdoor sports motif including old snowshoes, skis, old bicycle wheels, and fishing rods. Duley credited Karen Denvenchenzi, Sunriver Brewing Company’s new director of operations, with compiling suggestions and coming up with a design that’s consistent with the pub’s theme of “outrageous service, great food and awesome craft beer.” No significant changes are planned to the pub’s menu, which includes certified natural Angus beef, gluten free and vegetarian items. “We are very pleased. Busi-

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asp?DocketID=18885 The calculations and statements in the water utility’s filing are not binding on the PUC. The commission can take months to decide what rate increases are acceptable. Customers can petition the PUC to investigate the requested rate increase through the website listed above. A PUC investigation typically involves a public hearing in the service area. A hearing had not been scheduled as the Scene went to press. In 2010, the water company sought a 41 percent rate increase for residential customers. After protracted negotiations with PUC, the rate for residential customers increased an average of 28 percent, the same percentage increase the utility now seeks.

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having its beer delivered to pubs throughout central Oregon by the end of this year. “We hope to expand outside Central Oregon to the greater Oregon market in 2015. Bottling and canning are possibilities down the road. Maybe we’ll use a mobile bottling service. It Future With its production facility just depends on our success as ramping up, Duley said the we grow.” Information: 541-593-3007, company will try to grow exponentially the next three to five www.sunriverbrewingcompany. years. The growth plan includes com ness at the pub has been better than expected since we opened in July 2012 and it continues to grow. Now that we have highquality beer, great branding and nice atmosphere, it’s just going to grow,” Duley said.

Sunriver Service District seeks zoning change for training facility By Brooke Snavely The Sunriver Service District (SSD) is requesting an amendment to Deschutes County’s Comprehensive Plan, a zoning change and an exception to state planning goals in order to develop a training facility on a 4-acre parcel of land east of Sunriver near Lake Penhollow. A public hearing on the requested plan amendment, zoning change and goal exception will be held April 22, 6:30 p.m. at the Deschutes Services Center, 1300 NW Wall Street in Bend. The SSD requests changing the plan designation on the property from forest to urban unincorporated community, changing the zoning from Sunriver forest to Sunriver utility and for an exception to goal 4, forest lands. In its burden of proof statement, SSD said the public interest will be served by rezoning the site so firefighters can practice on live fires, and practice structural search and rescue and vertical ventilation techniques in a pre-fabricated training building. “The drills are invaluable to firefighting and emergency personnel to provide effective service to the public and to maintain accreditation… The ongoing training provides a benefit to all property owners served by district personnel.” The proposed facility is a two-

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Spring projects, improvements under way in The Village at Sunriver A number of enhancements are under way in The Village at Sunriver including project to replace walkway pavers along “retail row” (buildings 4-6 and 23-25) and the east side breezeways. Construction crews are excavating dirt down two feet and replacing the soil with various sizes of rock for better drainage. Pavers will be placed over the new base. Planters and permeable pavers will be installed around pillars to enhance drainage. After the project is complete, water from melting snow or a rain should disperse under the pavers and into storm drains that flow to a retention pond on the west side of the property. Along with enhancing drainage in areas that previously experienced pooling of water, the project will bring the ground level up in areas for an even surface and level out the pavers. Snow grates will be installed in front of all retail front doors. The paver replacement project will move southward in sections to near the Country Store. There will be a circular sitting area installed on the north side of building 23, as

on a new building 2 in front of the Country Store. Tenant Brewed Awakenings Coffee Roasters will feature a drivethrough order option and an indoor sitting area with a fireplace. In the summer months, a large outdoor large patio is expected to be a popular spot. “We look forward to everything this coffee shop will well as a staircase. New village main entrance A 3-foot by 11-foot welcome sign attached to a wood beam and a rock pillar will soon mark the new main entrance to the village between buildings 5 and 6. Just inside the entry a rock climbing and play area for children has been developed, complete with rubberized surface to cut down on scrapes and bruises. Low walls and benches provide room for parents and grandparents to sit and watch. Garbage enclosures The village will expand one garbage enclosure on the southeast side of the property to accommodate a new tenant and existing tenants’ needs. A new garbage enclosure will be built

SROA magistrate annual report By Jo Zucker, Sunriver magistrate The Sunriver Owners Association issued 144 notifications of violation (hereafter “notifications”) in 2013, for fines totaling $33,975. The magistrate assessed $12,575 of which only $625 was paid and $10,200 was forwarded to the Accounting Department for assessment against the owners’ property. By way of comparison, these numbers reflect an

increase from 2012, during which there were only 127 notifications issued (magistrate assessed $10,845 of which only $895 was paid and $9,950 was forwarded to accounting). “As a newcomer to Sunriver I am unable to determine whether the increase in notifications issued was due to more vigilant enforcement, a reflection of a rebounding economy, or the result of other variables,” said Zucker.

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on the central east side of the property for tenants use in that area. Each new garbage enclosure will continue the cedar siding and rockwork seen on other enclosures. New building Construction will begin soon Prepaid fines Persons cited have the option of addressing the violations by paying half the scheduled fine prior to the hearing before the magistrate. Seventeen violators prepaid, their payments totaling $687. Seven of these were paid by the same violator. Six were parking violations paid by non-owners over whom we have no means of enforcement. SROA and Design Rules/ Community Development There were a total of 62 violations of the Design Rules and related SROA rules with fines amounting to $10,250. Only one fine was paid (by a contractor, not an owner) and the remaining were forwarded to the Accounting Department for assessment. • Maintenance, construction,

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Sunriver Scene news sources As favorable weather conditions return to Central Oregon, fuels specialists with the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management are preparing for the spring prescribed fire program, including burns near Sunriver. Prescribed fires, often completed in conjunction with thinning and mowing, reduce hazardous fuels that may decrease future wildfire intensity and allow for more effective containment. Prescribed fire is also one tool used by fire managers and ecologists to improve forest and rangeland health and protect the quality of watersheds and wildlife habitat. Prescribed fires are ignited when weather conditions allow for a variety of fire intensities to meet fuels reduction and natural resource objectives. Fuels specialists may spend years planning a prescribed fire and work very closely with wildlife biologists, foresters, hydrologists, and other resource managers, as well as adjacent landowners, to ensure the prescribed fire meets resource needs. Prescribed fires are ignited when predicted weather patterns and fuels conditions will minimize smoke impacts to

air quality and public health. All prescribed fires are completed in compliance with the Oregon Department of Forestry smoke management plan. Specifically, the following prescribed fires are being considered for implementation this spring: Bend – Fort Rock Ranger District • South Bend – 110 acres ½ mile west of Horse Butte on the southeast side of Bend. This project could begin early April and will be highly visible within and around Bend. • Bind and Nut – as many as 891 acres split between several units 10 miles northwest of La Pine within and adjacent to the Pringle Falls Experimental Forest • Fuzzy – as many as 1,207 acres split between several units southeast of Coyote Butte along Forest Road 1820 • West Tumbull – 159 acres west of Bend near Skyliners Road • West Bend – 234 acres west of Bend near Phil’s Trailhead • Oz 1 – 12 acres ½ mile south of the High Desert Museum • Oz 6 – 40 acres 1 mile northwest of Sugar Pine Butte along Forest Road 9720

• Oz 8 – 61 acres adjacent to Sunriver along County Highway 40 • Dice 44 – 199 acres east of Highway 97 and 8 miles north of La Pine Crescent Ranger District • Pete - 147 acres 2 miles west of Crescent • RP Units - 549 acres split across several units, 1 mile south of the Two Rivers North subdivision and near the junction of Highways 58 and 97 • Bass Units – 643 acres split across several units north of Davis Lake • Baldy Units – 120 acres adjacent to Lava Flow Campground on Davis Lake Prineville Bureau of Land Management • Clarno Agricultural Fields – 50 acres, 1½ miles north of Clarno • Bridge Creek Agricultural Fields - 50 acres, 2 miles northwest of Mitchell Ochoco National Forest • Pine Ridge Stewardship Unit 2 – 50 acres on the Crooked River National Grassland near Bennett Springs • East Maury Units – 500 acres split between several units on the east/southeast side of the Turn to Fires, page 6

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Sunriver Rotary Club Foundation is holding its 12th Annual Wine Raffle & Community Benefit Auction May 17. Wine raffle tickets can be purchased from any Sunriver Rotarian or at Bennington Properties, Village Bar and Grill and AmeriTitle in the village. Prizes of all premium wines include 50 bottles for first place, 24 bottles for second place and 12 bottles for third place. Raffle tickets are $5 each or a book of 10 for $45. The drawing will be held the evening of the event, only persons 21 years or older are eligible to win. The May 17 event is at the Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC). Event tickets are $75 each and can be purchased from a Sunriver Rotarian. The event and silent auction start at 4:30 p.m. with dinner at 5:45 followed by the live auction. Guests arriving between 4:30 and 5 p.m. will receive one free drink ticket. Purchase a ticket for the event and come and have a good time. Businesses and individuals interested in donating items for the auctions or being a sponsor may contact Harry Hamilton, auction coordinator, at 541-593-2934 or club president Monet Beith at 541-480-9703. Since 2005 the Sunriver Rotary Club Foundation has distributed more than $403,000 to benefit youth, seniors, area organizations and the disadvantaged in Sunriver, Three Rivers and La Pine areas. Funds from the 2013 fundraiser were distributed in November and December to New Generations, Central Oregon Council on Aging, Healthy Beginnings, Holy Trinity Community Outreach, Sunriver Music Festival, Sunriver Nature Center and Oregon Observatory, SROA FAST Camp, Three Rivers School, La Pine elementary, middle and high schools, Rising Star Preschool and La Pine Community Kitchen. Scholarships will be awarded to La Pine High School seniors this spring and two La Pine students will receive Rotary Leadership Scholarships to attend a one-week leadership training camp this summer.

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tunity for members to anonymously express their thoughts and participate in the future of Sunriver for years to come — making it a better place for the members, their families, friends and visitors. Online survey The first to receive a survey are owners registered on the SROA website and chose email as their communication preference. Owners who have not registered must do so by March 30. Go to www.sunriverown ers.org and under Online Office, click on Sign Up Instructions. Please email infosroa@ srowners.org with your contact email when finished. All website-registered emails will receive the survey sometime on March 31. The online survey needs to be completed by April 21. Members who believe they should receive an electronic

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April 6, 5 pm Diane Hammond presents “Friday’s Harbor.” This story is set three years after the conclusion of “Hannah’s Dream” and brings back many of the characters.

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April 12, 5 pm Peter Mountford will give a presentation on “The Dismal Science” - an interesting story about a lonely middle-age guy trying to figure out what comes next.

April 19, 5 pm Rene Denfeld will give a presentation on her debut fiction novel “The Enchanted.” Beautifully written, this is a powerhouse story.

call (888) 284-6639 or email infosroa@srowners.org Paper surveys will be sent by mail in early May and must be returned by mail or dropped off at the SROA office by June 2.

April 26, 5 pm Elizabeth Eslami gives a presentation on her book “Hibernate,” a collection short stories and winner of the Ohio State University Prize in Short Fiction.

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David Rosell, a local financial planner and retirement expert, will be the featured speaker at the Sunriver Men’s Club Thursday, April 17 meeting. The luncheon will be held at the Crosswater Grille on South Century Drive. All Sunriver area men and women are welcome to attend. Reservations are appreciated. Rosell is the past chairman of the Bend Chamber of Commerce, the City Club of Central Oregon and his Toastmasters chapter. He owns Rosell Wealth Management. Throughout his life Rosell has had a penchant for extreme travel and uses intriguing tales from his adventures around the world to illustrate his concepts. His unique style has been featured in Financial Planner magazine, US News & World Report, CNN Money, and NPR. Come and hear how helicopter skiing in British Columbia and touring the Australian outback can provide insights on your financial planning. For the luncheon, doors open at 11:30 a.m. A social half-hour follows with lunch at noon. The hour-long program follows at 12:30 p.m. The menu offers three choices: grilled salmon with lemon caper butter, fresh herbs and rice; a Caesar salad with grilled chicken; or vegetarian stuffed squash. Coffee, tea and dessert are included. Beer and wine are extra. To reserve a seat at the luncheon, use the sign-up sheet posted at the Marketplace, or send an email to Sunriver.Mensclub@Yahoo. com. Be sure to include your menu preference. The cost is $20 per person, payable at the door. Deadline for signing up is 5 p.m. April 15. Sherman • Glaze Forest Restoration – as many as 275 acres in the Glaze Forest Stewardship area, between Forest Roads 330 and 300, adjacent to Glaze Meadow • Metolius RNA - 96 acres in the Metolius Research Natural Area off of Forest Road 14, ½ mile northeast of Gorge Campground. • Metolius WUI - as many as 200 acres off of Forest Road 1217 in vicinity of Allingham Guard Station In all cases, the areas around the prescribed fires will be signed to inform motorists of conditions. People recreating in or traveling through the area should use caution as smoke may affect visibility and travel.

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offender. Noxious weeds. 37 notifications were issued; all but two were dismissed because the homeowner ultimately complied with environmental regulations. The other two paid their $250 fines. Tree cutting. A homeowner was cited for cutting a lodgepole pine over 4-inches in diameter in December 2013. The hearing on that notification was scheduled for March 11. Sunriver Police Department citations SRPD issued a total of 12 notifications for parking violations. Of these two were dismissed, three written off as uncollectable, and the remaining paid the pre-pay amount of the fine. Total collected $137. Because the SRPD is no longer able to use the vehicle license number to secure the names/addresses of the registered owner of an unoccupied vehicle from DMV, parking citations are unenforceable unless the illegal parking is related to the use of a home, in which case the homeowner is cited. Many citations were issued during crowded summer events and hot days when there was insufficient available parking around SHARC. Like last year, the wine festival created severe parking issues.

The Sunriver Music Festival and the Tower Theatre Foundation are teaming up to bring the two time Grammy award winning Turtle Island Quartet to Central Oregon for an evening concert in downtown Bend and a music education program in La Pine. The Turtle Island Quartet concert is part of the Tower’s LessonPlan Series, offering top quality live performances for families. The concert will be on Friday, April 11 at 7 p.m. The concert is titled “Have You Ever Been…? ” and includes a mix of jazz, classical, American vernacular and world music styles. Through their music, the Turtle Island Quartet will take the audience on a journey through many musical genres, eras, and places – the American landscape, Latin America, Europe, and India to name a few. “Have You Ever Been…?” also ventures to Electric Ladyland, tackling works by legendary guitarist, songwriter and performer Jimi Hendrix, as well as other compositions reflective of and inspired by Hendrix’s music including Turtle Island’s founder David Balakrishnan’s new composition “Tree of Life.” Also during their visit to Central Oregon, the Turtle

The Turtle Island Quartet, left to right: Mateusz Smoczynski, violin; Mark Summer, cello; Benjamin von Gutzeit, viola; and David Balakrishnan, violin.

Island Quartet will perform for 550 La Pine elementary school students at La Pine High School. The program, “A String Quartet is Like a Family,” is an engaging and educational presentation for children in grades K–5. The Sunriver Music Festival is able to bring this music education program to La Pine through the generous support and grants from the Sunriver

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Good. In the 1820s, Scottish botanist David Douglas suggested that the pine be named as “ponderosa” based upon a species that he had discovered in the Spokane River area. The word “ponderosa” comes from the Latin word “ponderosus” meaning large or heavy. Found only in the Western United States and Canada, ponderosas thrive in cool climates with rocky, porous soils and are drought tolerant because of their adapted taproot. Central Oregon is prime habitat for these durable trees so why don’t we see more of them? Looking back in history, a large logging boom occurred here in the 1930s. Local lumber mills capitalized on the value of ponderosa for their strength, size and quality. The ponderosa was logged faster than they could grow back. With large ponderosa stands

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are available for pick up and purchase from April 10–19 at the nature center. Project Ponderosa is also looking for volunteers to help the students at Three Rivers School pot bare root seedlings on Earth Day, April 22. It’s an amazingly rewarding experience. Project Ponderosa can be carried out by anyone. Perhaps by involving a child or grandchild in planting ponderosa seedlings in your neighborhood they will enjoy the results for the rest of their lives. For more information about this project, contact Lee Stevenson at lstevenson60@gmail.com. If you’re in search of remnant ponderosa stands, many 300to 400-year-old trees can still be seen here in Central Oregon, if you know where to look. The largest in Oregon, dubbed “Big Tree” stands in La Pine State Park just south of Sunriver. Also, you can head to Benham Falls or the area below Edison Butte to see other classic, awe-inspiring ponderosa groves. For more information the seedling giveaway and sales, call 541-593-4394.

Nature center, observatory event schedule Looking for something fun to do with the family? Check out what the Sunriver Nature Center & Oregon Observatory have to offer. Through April 20 the nature center is open daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $4 adults, $3 kids, members free. • Live raptor presentations Thursday-Saturday between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. • Solar viewing: 11 a.m. to

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When donations exceed capacity at the Second Tern The Second Tern Thrift Store faces an interesting challenge. The local community has been extremely generous in donating good, used items for resale, which in turn supports the Sunriver Nature Center and Oregon Observatory. But what happens when the amount of donated items exceeds the Tern’s capacity to display and sell them? Example: What to do with very good clothing that duplicates what’s already in the store? What about those perfectly good pieces of furniture and kitchen articles that have been sitting unsold in inventory for a while, with more items coming in? There’s no place to store them. The Tern passes duplicate donations on to other local charities or agencies that serve Central Oregon. The list of organizations includes, and is not limited to: La Pine Community Kitchen, St. Vincent de Paul, Central Oregon Council On Aging, Friends of the Library, New Generations, the Humane Society, many Bend-La Pine schools, Central Oregon Veterans Outreach, the Deschutes County Department of Human Services, the county’s justice system community services, as well as local faith communities. Second Tern also participates in local recycling programs such as Allied Environmental Services, working to alleviate demand on the local landfill. Another example is seen in the dumpster behind the store, which fills up with metal items such as appliances that have stopped working and metal parts of broken lamps, bikes, etc. These items are picked up by Schnitzer Steel which recycles SUNRIVER SCENE • APRIL 2014

Tim Broadbent named Three Rivers School’s next principal Tim Broadbent has been selected to become Three Rivers School’s next principal. “I am extremely grateful for this opportunity to lead Three Rivers School and carry on the great work they are doing there,” said Broadbent. Broadbent is currently viceprincipal at Lincoln Middle School in Cottage Grove. He spent 11-years as a classroom Tim Broadbent and his and head teacher at South Lane daughter, Camille. School District prior to taking on his current role as vice-principal. He is also a Fulbright Teacher who spent a year teaching is Glasgow, Scotland during his early career in education. Broadbent is active as a volunteer in his community and says he looks forward to immersing himself in the community that makes Three Rivers School a great place to teach and learn. “I am looking forward to building relationships with the students and their families, the staff and the community at large,” he said. “I believe that by all working together we can create an environment where students can achieve at their greatest potential.” Broadbent will assume his new role with Bend-La Pine Schools on July 1. Three Rivers School’s current principal, Gayle Vidal, will retire on June 30 after 10 years with the school.

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It’s Christmas (Island) in April The April 18 Sunriver Anglers Club meeting at SHARC will feature a presentation by Tye Krueger and Andy Maphet of Bend’s Confluence Fly Shop about their exciting fly fishing expedition to Christmas Island in the South Pacific. Christmas Island (Kiritimati in the local language) is the world’s largest atoll and is located 1,200 miles south of Hawaii. With bonefish, four species of trevally, and blue water fish just offshore, the island is a true gem for saltwater fly anglers. Krueger and Maphet were drawn there by the giant trevally, which can range as large as 80-100 pounds, and are commonly found schooling on the knee-deep salt flats. Their presentation will include an informative overview

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Sunriver library April events • April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30 a.m. Family Fun Storytime • April 4, 2-4 p.m. Know Fun. Know Games. Catan, Risk, and more games for all ages. • April 18, 1 p.m. Digital Downloads Open Lab. Answers about digital books, music, magazines, movies and more. • April 22, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Information about food benefits for families. • April 30, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Teen Territory. Enjoy Wii and board games, including Settlers of Catan, Risk and others. The Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane, is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 12–5 p.m. Saturday. Information: 541-312-1086.

Gas station changes ownership Crossroads Station – the Shell gas station, convenience store and car wash in the Sunriver Business Park – went into bankruptcy and closed in early February. It reopened mid-March under new ownership but with the same name, same brand of gasoline and many of the same employees. The new owner, American Energy based in Bend, supplied gasoline to the station prior to taking ownership. “We supplied it before so we are familiar with it and we are excited,” said Lane Colvin. American Energy owns or operates several Chevron and 76 gas stations in Oregon. Colvin declined to specify how many stations the company owns or supplies. Colvin said Crossroads Station operates daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and carries convenient grab-and-go snack foods, beverages and deli items. Colvin said he is considering transitioning the Crossroads Station to a Circle K operation. Information: 541-593-8767.

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nature works. $13.50 members, $15 non-members • Fridays: Adventure at Benham Falls, all ages. Join us for a wildlife hike to Benham Falls. Discover interesting plants and animals along the way while learning the geologic processes that formed Benham Falls. $10 adults, $5 children (SNCO members, $8 adults, $2 kids). This is an off-site event; reservations required by Thursday. Meet at the nature center by 10:15 a.m. There is some rough terrain on this hike. • Saturdays: Bird walks. Join local bird expert, Tom Lawler, for a birding walk on and near nature center grounds. Migratory birds are making their

way through and are sure to offer great photo opportunities. Don’t forget your binoculars or camera. Suggested $5 donation. April 17, 6:30 p.m. How Did We Get Here? Clues from the Solar System: Dr. Scott Fisher, University of Oregon department of physics, will tackle the origin of the solar system. Geared towards the general public and the science-minded alike, this presentation includes images, videos and data from some of the largest telescopes on Earth, including Dr. Fisher’s own research results. Sponsored by the nature center, the lecture will be at Hitchcock Auditorium at COCC’s Pioneer Hall. Contact the nature center at 541-593-4394 to make reservations for kids classes or hikes.

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Quilts on exhibit at Sunriver Lodge Betty Gray Gallery The Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery presents quilts by a group representing the Mountain Meadow Quilters with designs honoring the late Judy Hopkins, renowned quilter, lecturer, teacher and author. The show opens March 27 and closes May 15. The quilters will be present at a public reception in their and Hopkins’ honor Saturday, April 19 (Easter weekend) from 4 to 6 p.m. in the gallery. Hopkins, a 58-year-resident of Juneau, Alaska, began her full-time quilting career in 1986 after winning the Alaska state Great American Quilt Contest with her Liberty entry, pictured with this article. A quilter for many years prior to this honor, the recognition motivated Hopkins to produce 21 design and pattern books, 600 quilt block patterns, tools for quilting and quilt-themed jewelry. The cover image of “The Big Book of Patchwork, 50 Fabulous Quilts from Judy Hopkins,” one of her three best selling titles with combined sales of more than 550,000 copies, also appears with this article. In recognition of Hopkins and her passion for quilting plus the honorary title of

Queen of Quilting Blocks, Martingale created “The Best of Judy Hopkins: 365 QuiltBlock Patterns Perpetual Calendar.” Her best known work, the three-volume “Around the Block” series, provided the 366 (including leap year) designs and cutting instructions for blocks featured in the calendar. In addition to the awardwinning Liberty quilt and others completed by Hopkins and generously loaned by her family, some 18 additional, unfinished quilts from the artist’s studio, gifted to Sarah Kaufman and thereafter to Mountain Meadows Quilters, appear in the exhibition. Fondly titled UFOs, (Unfinished Objects), these quilts, in various states of completion (some directions for a quilt, fabrics quilt ready, some blocks, some partially

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made quilts), were given to 13 guild members to finish in their own individual style and interpretation. Most of these quilts will be offered for sale, with proceeds to Mountain Meadow Quilters for charity quilt endeavors and other projects. Mountain Meadow Quilters participating in creating/ finishing the quilts include Cate Brooks, Ardie Daniels, Janet Gehlert, Judy Johnson, Sarah Kaufman, Mary Klein, Barbara Lowrey, Pat Pease, Kathy Peters, Joan Santoro, Linda Saukkonen, Pam Morris Stendal, and Hopkin’s friend, Leta Winston, of Lake Oswego. MMQ meets monthly and welcomes visitors and new members. Please see www. mountainmeadowquilters.org to learn more. Sunriver Resort invites the

Judy Hopkins’ quilt, Liberty, is on exhibit at Sunriver Lodge.

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Sunriver Music Festival announces 37th season Tickets are on sale for the Sunriver Music Festival’s 37th season. Friends of the Festival members may purchase their tickets starting April 1. Ticket sales to the general public begin June 1. The theme for the 37th season is “A Season of Love.” The music of “love” will be interwoven throughout each concert from Brahms to Mendelssohn to Beethoven to the unique charms and remarkable voice of Storm Large. For his third full season with the Sunriver Music Festival, artistic director and conductor George Hanson will lead the world-class festival orchestra in four classical concerts and a pops concert. The 37th season also includes a solo piano concert plus free orchestra rehearsals, a piano master class and the annual Festival Faire dinner and auction fundraiser.

connect with an audience combined with an easy virtuosity” (Huffington Post). Also in 2013, Chen won the American Pianists Association’s Christel DeHaan Classical Fellowship, one of the most lucrative and significant prizes available to an American pianist. He will perform a solo concert Monday, Aug. 18, and the Saint Saëns piano concerto with the festival orchestra on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Read more about Chen at www. seanchenpiano.com and the prestigious Van Cliburn competition at www.cliburn.org The Pops Concert Aug. 8 will feature the sultry vocals of singer, actor, author and

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Monday Ladies Lunch and Bridge 11:30 a.m., The Meadows in the Sunriver Lodge Sign up at the Marketplace Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Pozzi building at the Sunriver Nature Center

Tuesday Couples Bridge 6 p.m. Crescent Room, SHARC Sign up at the Marketplace Info: 541-593-9397

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High Desert Museum events April 4, 5-8 p.m. Museum and Me: For ages 3-18, with a physical, cognitive and/or social disability. Museum and Me is a time for children and teens with disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum during its quietest hours. Explore the Museum’s newest exhibits and revisit your favorites free of charge. Adult chaperones are required and siblings are welcome. April 8, 7 p.m. Natural History Pub – Sage Grouse at a Crossroads: Sage grouse have been dubbed the next spotted owl of the West due to concerns about potential regulatory impacts on rural land use, but a proactive movement is underway that may change the fate of this icon of the sagebrush sea and reduce the need for federal protection. Presenters: Jeremy Maestas, Sage Grouse Initiative Technical Lead, and Christian Hagen, Ph.D., associate professor from Oregon State University and Science‚ and an advisor to NRCS. Free. At McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Bend. RSVP: www.

highdesertmuseum.org/rsvp April 12, exhibit opening: All Aboard! Railroads in the High Desert. April 22, 6 p.m. Earth Day Lecture – Climate Change and Bird Conservation: Join curator John Goodell as he discusses an important bird monitoring effort called Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS). MAPS is becoming an important tool in monitoring the effects climate change has on birds in North America. Members free; non-members, $3. April 24, 6 p.m. Natural History Lecture – Peregrine Falcons Around the World: The name peregrine means

wanderer a fitting title for the renowned raptor biologist and Emeritus Professor of Zoology at Brigham Young University, Dr. Clayton White. Dr. White has studied the peregrine from Australia to the Aleutian Islands, and is recognized as the leading authority of peregrine falcon subspecies. He will discuss the unique natural history traits, genetic variation and morphology of peregrines worldwide and what it means to our understanding of adaptation in the animal world. Members, $3; non-members, $5. RSVP: www.highdesertmuseum.org/rsvp April 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sensational Saturday – Wildlife Turn to Events, page 14

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Sunriver Rotary 7:30 a.m., Hearth Room at the Sunriver Lodge Info: 541-593-7381

Thursday Sunriver Yoga Club 8:45 a.m. All levels welcome Crescent Room, SHARC. $5 Info: 541-585-5000 Duplicate Bridge 6 p.m., First, second, fourth & fifth Thursday, Crescent room at SHARC. Info: 541-593-9397

Saturday Weight Watchers 9:15 a.m. Weigh-in 8:45 a.m. Sage Springs, Sunriver Resort

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Fashion show at SHARC to benefit Habitat for Humanity, women Realtors The Central Oregon Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors (COWCR) will host Haute Gala, its annual fundraiser and spring fashion show May 1, 5-9 p.m. at SHARC, 57250 Overlook Road (off circle 2), in Sunriver. Haute Gala will feature the spring collections of eight local clothing stores and boutiques shown on a full-length runway

in a festive evening to benefit COWCR and Bend Area Habitat for Humanity. The formal evening begins at 5 p.m. with drinks by Twist Cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres by Tate and Tate. Guests can review and bid upon silent auction items and mingle with leaders in the Central Oregon real estate industry. Male and female Realtors will

Free boating safety examinations Want to get a safety exam done on your boat before hitting the water this year? Here’s your opportunity. On April 19 (the Saturday before opening weekend of fishing season), from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol Division will conduct free parking lot boat safety examinations. Successful completion of the exam, which focuses on the mandatory boating safety equipment for all sizes of boats, earns an annual safety sticker that goes on the back of your boat. This greatly reduces the chances of boaters being contacted on the water by marine patrol personnel for the same examination. No punitive action takes place. If, for example, a fire extinguisher is expired, the boat owner has the opportunity to get a new one and obtain the safety decal the same day. The checks will take place at the following locations:

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Floral fun at The Bloom Project The Bloom Project will hold its fundraising event, Bouquets of the Heart, May 1, 11:30 a.m. at Mt. Bachelor Village Resort in Bend. Guests enjoy lunch while floral designers construct arrangements, which then may be won through a silent auction. Lunch tickets are $55 per person. Register online at http://thebloomproject.org/ both/ The Bloom Project is a nonprofit organization that designs fresh floral arrangements for hospice and palliative care patients, providing beauty and joy during a difficult time.

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showcase some 50 outfits on a runway beginning around 6:30 p.m.. The eight stores featuring their designs include: Black House/White Market, Chico’s, The Closet, Desperado, Faveur, Lulus, the Men’s Wearhouse and Pine Mountain Sports. Tickets for the event are $35 per person, and may be purchased after April 1 at the Central Oregon Association of Realtors, COAR, 2112 NE 4th Street, Bend and online at www. hautegala.com. Organizers said the event usually sells out.

The Central Oregon Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors is an affiliate of the Women’s Council of Realtors, a 75-year old national organization of successful realtors which empowers women to exercise their potential as entrepreneurs and industry leaders through education, networking, and professional and personal development opportunities. Bend Area Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to providing affordable homeownership and home repair services for low-

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Forensics: Put on your detective hat, we have a wildlife crime to solve. Discover how agencies and interest groups protect wildlife from poachers. April 29, 7 p.m. History Pub – Central Oregon Railroad History, Told by the Relics They Left Behind: Local railroad historian Martin E. Hansen will speak about the many railroads that operated in Central Oregon by identifying the railroad relics they left behind‚ many of which are in plain sight but often overlooked. Learn about these artifacts and the stories they tell, and how railroads played a role in Central Oregon development. Free. At McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Bend April 30, 12 p.m. Lunch and Lecture Series – Defensible Small company… big company results!

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lifestyle. Porcupine Encounter, 11:45 a.m. Meet North America’s second largest rodent. Discover this elusive, tree-dwelling climber’s fascinating adaptations to thriving in the High Desert. Cat Talk, 12:30 p.m. Wild cats are an elusive, but important predator in our ecosystems. Discover more about the three species of wild cats found in the High Desert and the most likely place you would find one in the wild. Bird of Prey Encounter, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Have you ever been eye to eye with a bird of prey? Meet one close up, and learn about their fascinating behaviors and adaptations in the High Desert. Spirit of the West Tour In the Hall of Exploration and Settlement, 2:30 p.m. The High Desert Museum is off Highway 97 about 15 minutes north of Sunriver. For more information, call 541- 382-4754 or visit www. highdesertmuseum.org

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Learn about wildlife forensics At the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services Forensics Lab in Ashland a crack team of forensic scientists analyze evidence from around the world and solve crimes that threaten wildlife. This scientific crime-stopping effort is the focus of Wildlife Forensics: Detection and Discovery in the Animal World exhibit open through June 8 at the High Desert Museum. In this hands-on exhibit museum visitors will step into the

shoes of a forensic expert investigating the case of a cougar killing. They will study the scene of the crime, gather clues, conduct lab analysis and present their solution for “whodunit.” The exhibit features a desert scene, a port scene, and a host of lab exercises that walk visitors through the process of forensic investigations. Learn about DNA tracking, ballistics, and chemical analysis. See how scientists lift fingerprints and

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playwright Storm Large. Her solo program titled “Crazy Arc of Love” Aug. 8 with the festival orchestra includes the classic love songs “Someone to Watch Over Me”, “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” and “My Funny Valentine.” Along with her solo career, Large frequently performs with Pink Martini. Read more about Storm Large at www.stormlarge.com The first classical concert Aug. 10 is a tribute to the festival’s long-time artistic director Lawrence Leighton Smith who passed away in October 2013. Smith was the festival’s first artistic director and was involved with the festival from its inception in 1977 through 2010. This concert includes Smith’s favorite piano concerto by Schumann performed by his previous student and friend Hunter Noack. Noack lived in Sunriver throughout his childhood studying piano with Jodie Bischof and Patti Petersen. He was awarded scholarships from the Sunriver Music Festival’s Young Artists Scholarship program for 11 years helping him

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to study music at Interlochen Arts Academy, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and the University of Southern California. Noack is currently completing his master’s degree at Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Read more about Hunter Noack at www.hunternoack.com On Aug. 12 at the Great Hall, the concert will include a full Brahms program featuring virtuoso violinist Steven Moeckel performing the beautiful Brahms Violin Concerto in D major. The concert opens with the Brahms Symphony #3. Moeckel performs as a soloist with orchestras and festivals in the U.S. and Europe,

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and he is the concertmaster of the Phoenix Symphony. He currently serves as the concertmaster of the Sunriver Music Festival orchestra. Read more about Moeckel at www.steven moeckel.com. The Central Oregon Mastersingers will join the festival orchestra Aug. 15 at the Tower Theatre. The concert has a Shakespearean love theme and includes the music from “Mid-

summer Night Dream” from Mendelssohn and Purcell’s “Suite from The Fairy Queen.” Concert tickets are on sale April 1 for SRMF members and on June 1 for the general public. Tickets are $35-$70 for adults, and $10 for youth 18 and under. For more information, call 541-593-9310, email tickets@ sunrivermusic.org or visit www. sunrivermusic.org

will enjoy this in-depth examination of a worldwide problem. “I think this exhibit is going to be a huge eye-opener for people,” said John Goodell, curator of natural history. “You’ll see not only the extent of the problem of illegal animal trade, but also the extent of the effort it takes to solve these crimes. These investigations involve everyone from game wardens and state police to the Coast Guard, fish and wildlife inspectors, customs agents and even scientists at NOAA.” The black market for animal products and poaching is a $20 billion a year business — almost as lucrative as the import of drugs and firearms, according to U.S. Fish & Wildlife officials. The African black rhino has been hunted to extinction for its horn. In the Himalayan highlands poachers hunt endangered Tibetan antelope for its cashmere-like fur. In Russia, sturgeon are caught for the coveted Beluga caviar. And here in the high desert, black bears are killed for their gall bladders and claws. For all this, there is only one official crime lab in the world dedicated to crimes against wildlife, and it’s in Ashland. “The scope of the work they do down in Ashland is truly amazing,” Goodell said. “They practice all the same forensic techniques as a human crime lab, but they have thousands of plant and animal species to deal with. The criminalistics of the Ashland team include morphology, pathology, chemical analysis, ballistics and DNA testing, and we’re trying to incorporate all those things. They have been very helpful in the planning and design of this exhibit.”

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COVA launches new website ahead of spring marketing campaigns Just in time for the launch of its spring cooperative marketing campaigns – including Travel Oregon’s Seven Wonders, Sunriver Go Free, Central Oregon Legends Resort Collection, and Central Oregon Golf Trail – the Central Oregon Visitors Association has launched a redesigned visitcentraloregon .com website. The new site features a state-of-the-art accommodations search tool that is the first of its kind in Central Oregon, and also boasts sample travel itineraries, an interactive map, region-wide calendar of events, blogging, enhanced imagery and videos; and a downloadable visitor guide. “We looked closely at industry research, tourism partner input, historical site traffic, and consumer feedback to develop a site that puts the most valuable consumer information and tools literally at the fingertips of travelers,” said Alana Hughson, president and CEO of Central Oregon Visitors Association. “The result is a site that in many ways is unlike any other in the region, and the timing of its launch couldn’t have been better with the launch of COVA’s spring and summer marketing campaigns.” The four major co-op campaigns include Travel Oregon’s “The Seven Wonders of Oregon” which highlights nearby Smith Rock and Crater Lake to national and international audiences as two of the state’s seven natural wonders, while the Legends Collection and Golf Trail co-op programs target avid golfers. The Sunriver Go Free co-op promotes family travel to Sunriver and surrounding areas. The Legends Resort Collection, Golf Trail, and Sunriver Go Free campaigns each feature their own mini sites developed within the framework of the main website. “The new site is built with the most current web platform and digital technology available. Because the digital space evolves daily, COVA will continually implement enhancements to ensure the site remains the most comprehensive visitor information resource for the consumer and the region,” said Hughson. Serving Central Oregon since 1971, COVA is supported by nearly 500 member businesses and operates with an annual budget of more than $1.8 million.

By Phil Fischer The moist cool days induced by “pineapple expresses” are perfect to be out fishing the Fall River and Crooked River with blue wing olive (BWO) mayfly imitations. Mayflies hatch midday on days that feature highs in the mid-40s and light rain. Hatches can be intense and blanket the water with these insects. The BWO will float for an extended period on the surface. Waiting trout know that and intercept them willingly. But the hatch can also be very frustrating for the fly fisher. Seemingly minor differences in your presentation, fly size or color, can make the difference between fooling a wary trout or endless refusals. I know I’ve experienced trout rising slowly to take my fly pattern during a hatch, only to have it seemingly “give me the middle fin” as it subtly refuses my offer. The Fall River in particular can be challenging during a BWO hatch. It often calls for leaders down to 6X and occasionally to 7X. During intense hatches, the trout key in on certain triggers as they choose which fly to take and which to refuse. Two important

triggers are fly stage and movement. I chose the Cripple CDC Parachute Blue Wing Olive pattern to demonstrate the first important trigger. Trout learn very young to key in on cripples for the simple reason that a cripple won’t fly away just as the fish expends energy to intercept it. A cripple is a mayfly that hasn’t fully emerged from its nymphal shuck, or a mayfly that was not successful in breaking the surface tension of the water and remained in the surface film, rather than hatching. I spent time filming rising trout on the Fall River some years ago during a BWO hatch. And much to my surprise, when I ran the video on a big screen TV, it was very clear that almost all of the insects taken by rising trout were cripples. This pattern, with its trailing shuck and low profile on the water, does a nice job imitating the cripple BWO. The second important trigger during a hatch is movement. Often trout get very selective and key in on something that moves on the surface, like a mayfly struggling to break out of its nymphal shuck. I tied this pat-

tern with a dubbed Olive CDC, which sticks out like the mayfly’s legs and gives an impression of subtle movement. But often I will also try and impart movement on my fly offering. A very slight wiggle of the rod tip held high above the water can yield just enough movement on the fly to trick a tough and selective trout. Try this technique and pattern next time you’re on the water fishing the BWO hatch. I think you’ll be surprised with the results. Materials List Hook: TMC 100 or Daiichi 1180 standard dry fly hook in Sizes 16-18 Thread: Dark Olive 6/0 or 8/0 thread Trailing Shuck: Medium Olive Brown Zelon Abdomen: Dark Olive Biot Thorax: Dubbed Olive CDC Wing: Dark Dun dyed elk hair or Poly Yarn Hackle: Whiting Dyed Dark Dun Saddle Hackle to match hook size Turn to Corner, page 18

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The Phantom Diner: Sunriver Brewing Co. It was a Monday night, dark and stormy. The wind was howling, the rain pouring and my stomach growling. I kept my head low as I dodged raindrops the size of golf balls and hurried across the parking lot. I entered the restaurant and let the rainwater puddle on the floor as it slithered down my trench coat. The hostess greeted me with a smile and showed me to a table in the corner, right next to all the kiddie toys. I glanced to my right and saw a blonde beauty devouring her bacon cheeseburger with the gluten free bun like there was no tomorrow. Right away my server, as spunky as my black lab greeting me after a hard day’s work, was there to tell me about the specials. I had wandered in on “Meatless Monday.” That took me a minute to digest. Since when did a brew pub get so politically correct? Our First Lady would be proud.

As I said before, I was hungry, so I decided to order the special; Tempura Tofu Teriyaki Noodles with the Peanut Noodle Plate, which is on the regular menu, on the side. Next came the beer. It was my lucky day as new releases were on tap. Not one to make hasty decisions where my beer is concerned, I took my server up on her offer to let me taste both before choosing. I found the Black Ale to be quite tasty. It is quite similar to 10 Barrel Sinistor Black. It is hoppy with a strong malt presence… as in Maltese. The IPA was next. It is a nice West Coast style with citrus notes, well balanced and refreshing. I decided to go with that. She brought me a tall glass and I guzzled it down. It tasted just like I needed another. . My food arrived hot and steamy, the way I like it. The tofu was breaded in cornstarch

and flour and not light like tempura. The noodles tasted like they were tossed with a simple soy sauce mixture. The broccoli and bell peppers in the dish were fresh and cooked just right. The peanut noodle dish was my favorite. It was a mix of broccolini, bell peppers, mushrooms and rice noodles swimming in a peanut sauce. Am I allowed to say… Yum?

I let my mind wander back to my last caper in Cairo as I savored the meal. When I looked up, they were sweeping the floor and I could tell it was time to pay up and head back out into the storm. I paused just outside the door to straighten my hat and pull my coat a bit tighter. The rain had turned to snow but my stomach was full and I

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“There are always flowers for those who see them.” – Henri Matisse

sunriver womenÕ s club President’s remarks One of the first perennial blooms we spy in spring is the daffodil. On a symbolic level the daffodil has a trumpet-like look and announces the arrival of spring in a bright, trumpeting manner. The daffodil is ever vigilant as it returns each spring, in spite of the harshest of winters or tribulations. For the Sunriver Women’s Club it heralds our Giving Luncheon and culmination of the hard work and generosity of our members and others at such activities as the Winter Gala, Art Faire, bricks, cookbooks, raffles, and snack bar at summer movie nights. The Philanthropy Committee, under the capable leadership of Ann McGranahan, went through the process of reading and discussing each grant request, and choosing this year’s recipients. We will award $35,000 to the deserving organizations that serve residents in south Deschutes County. A big thank you goes to the members of the Philanthropy Committee: Pam Morris-Stendal, Jane Boubel, Carol Cassetty, Shelley Kempf, Bonnie Campbell, Martha Deuchler, Madeline Bednarek, Nancy Fischer, Cathy Feirer, Sandie Kalbfeld, Cheryl Storm, Corinne Andrews, and Ann Juttelstad. So mark your calendars and plan on attending the April luncheon at SHARC. Along with hearing from some of our

grant recipients, we will also have our annual meeting and election of officers. – Carol Cassetty and Bonnie Rosen, SRWC co-presidents

volunteers. Contact Martha Deuchler, operations chair at bdeuchler@aol.com or Marcia Schonlau at jmschonlau@ chamberscable.com for volunteer information.

Program Our April luncheon will be April 15 at SHARC, and will be catered by Carrot Top Catering. Check-in is at 11:30 a.m. and the price is $16. Join us for the SRWC’s Giving Luncheon where we will award grants to many organizations that serve residents in south Deschutes County. Come and meet some of the people who deliver vital services in our community and learn more about their work. This is also our annual meeting and we will be electing next year’s board members. RSVP to Joan Lewis at srwc programs@gmail.com or 541598-0650. Reservations and/or cancellations are due no later than Thursday, April 10.

Dinner Club April dinner tables are being hosted with Hostess Choice themes. Tables usually range from 6-10 participants (couples and singles) and new members are always welcome. Please contact Stephanie Nelson at 541-593-4663 or Janice Dost at 510-812-6456, for more information. May’s theme, “Significant Others Cook,” is an opportunity for the non-cook to help organize a dinner. Jon and Bonnie Rosen will host the barbecue themed event at Double Bar R Ranch.

Art Faire Preparations and planning for the annual Sunriver Art Faire Aug. 8-10 are well under way. The kickoff will be Tuesday, April 15, 5-7 p.m. at SHARC in combination with Sunriver chamber after hours. Entertainment will be provided by the Klassixs Ayre Band. Sponsors of this year’s faire will be recognized as “Sponsors with Heart.” There is still a need for

for Care and Share and money halnsue@chamberscable.com for the breakfast. Details for breakfast will follow in the April Winter fun Saturday, April 5. Ranger-led newsletter. two-hour snowshoe walk on the edge of Crater Lake. Snowshoes Loose Cannons April 13-14: The Loose Can- will be provided. We depart from the Sunriver nons will head to Portland to watch the Portland Trailblazers Business Park Subway parking host the Golden State Warriors. lot at 9:30 a.m. and enter Crater Since this is a night game, it Lake via the south entrance. will involve an overnight at a The tour and snowshoes are hotel. Please contact Sue Han- free. It begins at 1 p.m. and lon at 541-593-4099 if you are takes about two hours followed by lunch at the Rim Village interested. Café. You may purchase or bring Lunch with friends Grab your yogurt, sandwich, your own lunch. Significant whatever you like and a bever- buddies are welcome. RSVP age, and join us for Lunch with to ginarosbrook@yahoo.com. We are booked as a group with Friends. We will meet Monday, May the rangers and we will need to 5 at SHARC from 11:30 a.m. confirm the number of hikers. to 1 p.m. If you haven’t been Willing drivers needed. before or are new to the area, then come meet other club Membership Membership in the SRWC is members. It’s free and a time for open year-round to all women laughter and friendship. We appreciate letting us in Sunriver and the surroundknow if you plan to attend, ing communities. An active membership is $20 but it’s not required. We’ll be happy to give you a ride if you and an associate membership need transportation. Contact $30. Contact Nancy Fischer at Valerie Wood at srsunnyval@ 541-593-7458 or srwcmembergmail.com or Sue Husby at ship@gmail.com

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Picture Perfect: Photography during the transition between winter and spring

By Mike Jensen So this is the time of year when we are almost done with what we like to call winter. In Central Oregon, we now move in to what I like to call “winter lite.” This is the time that most people in the rest of the country might call spring. Not for us. Around here spring really occurs the first three weeks of June. In winter lite the opportunities for deep snowy landscapes fade and we can actually think about getting out and photographing typical things associated with spring… like flowers. I like to get a jump-start on this by taking a weekend trip to Woodburn in early to midApril to photograph the Tulip Festival. I never leave without a couple of great photos. That being said, you have to prepare for working in winter lite or spring weather conditions.

Preparation for winter lite/ spring photography • Start shooting in RAW camera format • Rain gear, both for you and your gear. This should include a tarp. Flowering things are on the ground so you normally have to lay on the ground to photograph them. I usually keep a few of those shower caps from the hotels I visit to wrap around my camera body to keep the rain off. • Extra batteries/memory chips. You will typically take more pictures because the air is breezy/blustery. • Get to know your camera and what it will do with macro (close up) photos • Work on new techniques; try macro, try shooting at different heights – high or low – move around. • Be the first to a location and the last to leave • Experiment with some filters, a polarizer or a neutral density filter Take a class and learn how to edit. The camera is just the start of an image, at least for me. I always try to get the most I can into the camera, then I take it into the “digital darkroom.” For me, the digital darkroom

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Real Estate News: Sunriver on the recession rebound By John Watkins It has been exactly five years since the stock market hit bottom in March 2009 as result of the financial market melting down. This marked the start of the second Great Recession in the past 100 years, caused by over-exuberant banks issuing sub-prime loans that fueled an enormous real estate bubble. It took another three-plus years for the real estate market to feel the full impact as home prices slowly eroded and finally hit

bottom mid-year 2012. What has happened in Sunriver over the last five years? The village, including the Country Store, has been completely remodeled; SHARC is in its third year of operation; Sunriver roads and Sunriver pathways have been refurbished; and the rental home traffic is booming, with Q3 2013 setting a new record high revenue number. The economy is slowly improving and yes, real estate prices in Sunriver are

rising as well. The real estate market reacts much slower than the broader economy, but for Central Oregon the real estate market, along with tourism, is key to growth. Sunriver’s real estate market showed noticeable improvement in 2013 over 2012. The average sales price per square foot improved 6 percent to $192.30. The average price of a home sold in 2013 improved 7 percent to $407,480, with the fourth quarter of 2013

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Sunriver Scene news sources Aelea Christofferson, owner of ATL Communications in the Sunriver Business Park, announced March 10 she will run for Congress in Oregon’s second district against incumbent Greg Walden. Christofferson spent years working on health care issues as a member of the Cover Oregon and the Oregon Health Fund boards of directors. She said she entered the race to continue the fight to make health care more affordable and available for all Oregonians. “Cover Oregon and the Affordable Care Act are not perfect – far from it – but they take real steps to expand access to care for all Oregonians. When I saw Rep. Walden and others in Congress push to completely undo reform and turn their backs on Oregonians who need help, I knew I had to do something. We need to focus now on making the programs work better,” she said.

“We need elected leaders in Washington who will do what is best for Oregon every time – whether it’s about health care or creating jobs – not leaders who will put short-term political gain first.” Christofferson said she would resign from the Cover Oregon board to focus on the congressional race. Christofferson is the president and founder of ATL Communications, a telecommunications company specializing in toll-free routing options. She previously worked at AT&T

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averaging $437,900. One of the biggest changes driving up the numbers was the sale of higher priced homes. This trend is continuing into 2014, with an average selling price of $447,340 so far in the first quarter. Based on this trend, I would not be surprised to see prices reflect another 5-7 percent growth in 2014 over 2013. Just to remind you of how big the bubble was in 2007, the average price per square foot of homes sold in Q3 2007 was $290.24 versus Q3 2013 $195.78 (-33 percent) and the average price of homes sold in Q3 2007 was $656,140 versus Q3 2013 $391,091 (-40 percent). Needless to say, it will likely be a long time before we see numbers that big again, but we are pleased to see steady improvement. Our inventory of homes on the market was 107 as of March 9. That is a low number for this time of year based on the last few years. I expect that number to move closer to 150

by summer, indicating that we are moving back to a more normalized market. Interest rates are up to 4.5 percent, which is still a historically low number. Buyer traffic was extremely good last year, and I expect it to be again this year. Baby Boomers are still the primary buyers in Sunriver. With the oldest of them only 68, they will be the main buyers for many more years. The Gen X group (1965-1979) will begin turning 50 next year and moving into their peak earning years. This group will become a growing portion of the Sunriver buyers in the near future. As a community, Sunriver has done a fantastic job of stepping up and doing what was needed to maintain its place as the premiere resort community in Central Oregon. John Watkins is principal broker with Bennington Properties, LLC. Contact him at: Jdw48@ mac.com or 541-390-3600.

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From the board room: Meeting objectives of the Vision 2020 plan

sunriver owners association About five years ago, the • A comprehensive amenity, SROA Board of Directors facility and site development undertook the task of creating plan a strategic plan for the associa• A well-developed financial tion. What resulted was structure inour “Vision 2020.” The cluding relatfoundation of this vision ed objectives, is our mission statement goals, plans, – the reason for our exprocesses istence. Simply put, our and finanmission is to “maintain cial vehicles Sunriver as a premier resithat ensure a dential and resort comsound finanmunity, protecting and cial future enhancing its quality of Bob Nelson • A high life, natural environment quality of life and property values.” experienced by all owners and In pursuing our mission we their guests including the onare supported by certain tenets going enhancement of owner and beliefs that guide our ac- property values tions and decisions. These in• Sound association leaderclude protecting our environ- ship and management ment; enriching our quality of Our first attempt at developlife; ensuring a safe and secure ing an action plan for accomenvironment; protecting our plishing these objectives reproperty values; ensuring fi- sulted in more than 20 specific nancial soundness and stabil- goals. We soon discovered that ity; proactive governance; and while the development of these supporting volunteerism. goals was laudable, it became a The next step taken by the matter of diminishing returns board was to set forth major trying to track and attend to objectives to be achieved by so many goals no matter how the year 2020. These objectives important they all might have are as follows: been.

As a consequence, in the past several years, we have concentrated on just a few core goals and objectives. In 2013 we identified just six main goals and we accomplished all of them. 1. We developed and implemented a decision-making model or checklist that has been used for reviewing, evaluating and prioritizing proposals for board action. This checklist has been successfully used by many of our committees and task forces during 2013. 2. In 2013 we undertook a comprehensive review of SROA’s marketing activities and initiated a marketing campaign aimed at promoting Sunriver as a whole, not just SHARC or other SROA amenities. 3. We addressed executive leadership succession when we hired Hugh Palcic as our new general manager. 4. We addressed our goal of having a well developed financial structure through the design of a long range financial plan.

March SROA board meeting highlights The Sunriver Owners Association Board of Directors held a work session Friday, March 14 and regular meeting Saturday, March 15. Board members present: Dave Jendro, Mark Murray, Patty Klasicus, Mike Gocke, Bob Nelson, Pat Hensley, Richard Wharton, Roger Smith, Bob Wrightson. Staff present: Hugh Palcic, Keith Kessaris, Brooke Snavely. Treasurer’s report As of Feb. 28, 2014 (unaudited/estimated) Revenues…….....1,046,920 Expenses..………..782,782 Surplus.….……….264,137 Owners’ forum -No owners spoke. Association operations Administration: Working with DRC Research and the Public Affairs/Long-range Planning Committee on the 2014 community survey (see story page 1). The entire administration staff assisted with flood response efforts. Several employees performed well beyond their duties and volunteered their time off the clock. Scanning of board minutes from the early 1970s to 2002 is complete. The remaining paper Page 22

minutes should be scanned by months end. Accounting: The audit of SROA’s financial statement is complete (see page 23). Continuing work on forming a 501c3. The first meeting of the nonprofit was held March 10. Continuing with retirement plan audit. Purchased fidelity bond to cover retirement plan. Continuing to review and analyze performance of the new amenities admission model. Began analysis of flood-related costs incurred by the association. Paid down $1.1 million in principal on the SHARC financing. Information Technology: Mobile app development continues with launch of the product anticipated in summer. Created geographic information system maps of flood affected areas. Developed and issued a request for proposals for a tennis gate access system. Communications: Promoted the Mudslinger with banners, flyers, online, publicity in the Scene and press releases to local media. Staff and volunteers will photograph and video the Mudslinger for future publicity uses. Agreed to sponsor three Bend Elks baseball games July 2, 9, and 16 as part of the Sunriver Style campaign.

Working with Deschutes National Forest on the Sunriver to Lava Lands pathway grand opening observation. Documented flooding impacts. Created flooding chronology of events. Community Development: Prepared paint survey documents for Design Committee members to use during their annual review of properties. Assisted legal counsel with document searches. Construction activity continues to improve. Environmental Services: Responded to flood event. Continued training new environmental assistant. Continued Oregon spotted frog research. Continued preparation for 2014 ladder fuel reduction projects on commons. Public Works: Working with IT and Recreation departments on tennis gate access project. Conducted several plowing and sanding operations during the first week of February when 30-inches of snow accumulated. Replaced three small trucks in the fleet. Supported the Chill Out event by building a jump for the Dummy Downhill and moving snow. Recreation: The entire SHARC front desk staff participated in a “How to Provide Exceptional Customer Service www.sunriverowners.org

5. In 2013, we developed and implemented a new revenue (admissions) model for access to our recreational facilities (e.g. SHARC). 6. In 2013, we began the implementation of our Infrastructure and Amenities Master Plan focusing primarily on the issue of river access. As we approach SROA goals for 2014, we will continue to focus on certain themes deemed essential to ongoing success. Our goals for 2014 are: Goal 1 is to review and revise, as necessary, orientation and reference materials with an emphasis on providing board members with the best tools to operate effectively and efficiently. Goal 2 is to explore and evaluate ways to facilitate and encourage increased owner participation in SROA governance, especially participation by non-resident owners. Goal 3 is to conduct a comprehensive review of SROA governing documents for the purpose of assisting the board in assessing SROA policies,

practices and procedures. Goal 4 is to continue implementation of the Infrastructure and Amenities Master Plan. Currently the focus is on the marina river access project, but there are quite a number of other components of the plan which need prioritization and investigation regarding cost, scope and feasibility. Goal 5 is to undertake a review of SROA financial policies and practices and work with the Finance Committee to update them as necessary. Goal 6 is to continue to review SROA policies related to access to SROA amenities (like SHARC) and make revisions as necessary and appropriate. This would include assessing the effectiveness of SROA’s 2014 revenue model for pricing access to SROA amenities; developing model(s) for pricing access to future SROA amenities; reviewing policies regarding owner access to amenities; and, developing the amenities pricing model for 2015.

Seminar.” Planned and coordinated the inaugural Chill Out weekend which was successful despite extreme weather and cancellation of two of the four planned events. Focused on Mudslinger course construction and registration of participants. Planning the Sunriver Swish 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Working on details of the 2014 tennis program agreement with Resort Sports. Decided to take on the Sunriver Sunfest event since the previous owners are no longer in business.

board’s Vision 2020 plan. (See President’s Message above). -Approved converting one tennis court at Fort Rock Park to three pickleball courts at a cost not to exceed $10,000. The funds were previously budgeted. -Approved adding the Sunriver Stars Community Theater, Sunriver Owners Potlucks and the Box Art Community Project to the list of clubs and organizations that can utilize space at SHARC for free or at discounted rates. -Approved appointment of a Firewood Task Force to study a situation of firewood being transported inside Sunriver without tags or permits. The practice of not tagging or issuing permits to transport firewood is inconsistent with state law and makes it difficult for police to determine the origin or destination of the wood or whether it is stolen. The meeting adjourned at 10:37 a.m. The SROA Board of Directors will hold a work session Friday, April 18, 9 a.m., and a regular meeting Saturday, April 19, 9 a.m. in the SROA administration building, 57455 Abbot Drive. Approved meeting minutes are posted, as available, on the SROA website, www.sunriver owners.org

Board actions -Discussed a proposed boat ramp near Harper Bridge presented by Deschutes County. -Discussed a proposal to form a weed abatement committee. -Approved an audit report of the association’s 2013 financial statements. The auditor, Harrigan Price Fronk & Company LLP, issued a clean opinion. -Received the Sunriver Magistrate’s annual report. (See story page 4.) -Approved the minutes of the Feb. 14 work session and Feb. 15 regular meeting as amended. -Approved the appointment of Freeman Dixon as an alternate to the Design Committee. - Approved goals to implement the objectives of the

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Audit of SROA 2013 books The accounting firm of Harrigan, Price, Fronk & Company, LLP, recently completed their audit of Sunriver Owners Association financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2013. They issued an unqualified opinion on those statements. Following is summary data based on their audit report. The complete audit report is available for review at the association offices.

2013

2012

$4,654,118 1,351,883

$3,853,015 2,023,790

152,437 22,077 120,783 37,825 7,375

123,438 22,118 54,259 48,876 3,975

326,254

342,964

28,822 40,109

32,061 34,985

19,532,421

20,709,082

64,026 225,430

68,798 169,142

$26,563,560

$27,486,503

LIABILITIES & FUND EQUITY Liabilities Accounts payable $129,502 Accrued expenses 304,863 Deferred revenue 9,860,172 Refundable deposits 98,650 Deferred compensation payable 40,109 Note payable 7,300,721 Due to regular maintenance fund 7,375 Total liabilities 17,741,392

$117,816 297,573 9,486,690 53,050 34,985 9,701,754 3,975 19,695,843

BALANCE SHEETS Cash and cash equivalents Restricted investments Assessments receivable, net of allowance Cable television fee receivable Recreation fee receivable Other receivables Due from Skypark reserve fund Note receivable from regular maintenance fund Note receivable from Skypark reserve fund Investment in annuities Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation Loan fees, net of accumulated amortization of $2,784 and $0, respectively Other assets Total assets

Fund equity Unrestricted Restricted Total fund equity

6,739,635 2,082,533 8,822,168

4,506,745 3,283,915 7,790,660

Total liabilities and fund equity

$26,563,560

$27,486,503

REVENUES Maintenance & special assessments net of discounts Late charges Recreation revenue Design compliance Investment income Interfund interest income Communication revenue Cable television fees Owners storage fees Other District revenue

$6,603,036 31,251 2,796,352 105,300 11,143 21,852 231,230 88,946 63,359 102,923 196,387

$6,343,187 33,331 2,339,558 87,765 9,770 23,018 203,990 88,612 59,852 24,271 202,808

Total revenues

10,251,779

9,816,162

776,202 172,220 34,466 383,728 21,852 231,910 2,522,672 8,647 2,350,295 30,000 0 302,040 433,518 336,896 305,301 31,563 4,353 1,274,608 9,220,271

726,502 149,162 29,932 311,995 23,018 229,115 2,311,030 8,791 1,947,470 30,000 2,284 287,768 461,459 318,177 295,232 29,531 360,982 978,490 8,500,938

$1,031,508

$1,315,224

EXPENSES Administrative & Legal Insurance Facilities maintenance Communications Interfund interest expense Interest expense - debt service Road and common area expense Owners storage yard Recreation expense Pathway rangers Building expenses Design committee Environmental services Fleet services Accounting Operating projects Less on disposition of assets Depreciation and amortization Total expenses Excess of revenues over (under) expenses SUNRIVER SCENE • APRIL 2014

SROA Board of Directors candidates forum

All owners are invited to attend a moderated forum of the candidates running for open positions on the SROA Board of Directors. The forum will take place Sunday, May 25, 3–5 p.m. at SHARC Written questions for the candidates will be accepted and adjudicated by a moderator. Information: (541) 593-6408

Petition for board candidacy open until April 11 Although March 11 was the deadline to seek consideration by the SROA Nominating Committee, those who still wish to have their name placed on the ballot in this year’s election can file a Petition for Candidacy with 100 property owner signatures (only one signature per property) and delivered to the SROA office by 4 p.m. April 11. Are you willing to make a commitment to your community? Looking for a chance to work toward making Sunriver the best place possible? Then this is your opportunity to serve on the Sunriver Owners Association Board of Directors. Any resident or non-resident Sunriver property owner in good standing is eligible to serve as a director. All required candidacy forms are available by contacting the SROA office.

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Our SROA goals for 2014 are timely, realistic and accomplishable. But our goals obviously cannot address the many issues that arise from every day operation of SROA. This is especially true for those things that cannot be foreseen.

Preferred qualifications • Has leadership experience in a business, profession or organization • Exhibits a willingness to seek solutions • Works with enthusiasm and integrity Time commitment The board meets for a work session on the third Friday of each month and for its regular meeting the following morning. Board members make a commitment to spend about 20 hours per month on board business. The following members of SROA’s Nominating Committee are happy to assist you or answer any questions you may have: Katie Hall, co-chair Katieh604@gmail.com 541- 593-0114 Barbara Wade, co-chair barbara@gewade.com 541- 593-6408

A most recent example is the damage done by February flooding. We have damages to repair, analysis and study are needed to mitigate damages from any future such event and adjustments and modifications to be made to our emergency operations plans. As in most cases, life has a vexing way of getting in the

xxx@ April Events & Programs

way. However, our goals have arisen from a clear understanding of and commitment to our mission. Focus on mission related goals not only allows us to aggressively accomplish our objectives but also to respond appropriately to the unpredictable challenges we will certainly be confronted with in the future.

SHARC

Events open to the public

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Friday, April 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at SHARC Cost: $15 AARP members, $20 non-members (pay at door). All materials will be provided. Reservations required. 541-593-1014 or 541-5853144.

Sip & Paint

down the lazy river. Prizes for top heat finishers. $10 for egg hunt or duck race or $15 to do both. Please register by contacting Matt Catanzaro at mattc@srowners.org or 541-585-3714. Following the duck race, join Community Bible Church at Sunriver for an Easter celebration and egg hunt in Paulina Park at SHARC. Open to families and children (3 years to 6th grade), there will also be a bounce house, gift bags for kids, cotton candy, hot dogs, coffee and donuts. Information, Jess Joles, 541-593-8341.

April 18, 5:45-8 p.m. Mix painting, wine and socializing in a fun atmosphere. Professional artist Bonnie Junell demonstrates and helps guide participants through their own painting project. No experience required and all supplies are included Two-step dance classes for $45 which includes a glass of wine. Reserva- Night Club Two Step dance class. April 23, 30 and tions, down payment required. Call 541-593- May 7, 6-7:30 p.m. This class is part of adult continuing education credit and non-credit courses 4382. being offered in Sunriver in collaboration with the La Pine Parks & Recreation District and Central OrEaster festivities April 19, 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Join SHARC’s lifeguard egon Community College. Cost is $29 per person, staff for underwater egg hunts and rubber duck $49 per couple. Classes require a minimum of five races. Dive for eggs to turn in for prizes. Kids will people or five couples. Call 541-536-5138 or be grouped by age. Decorate a duck and send it email malia.sathrum@lapineparks.org to register. For aquatic hours and swim offerings, visit www.sunriversharc.com www.sunriverowners.org

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Sunriver Stars Community Theater granted nonprofit status The Sunriver Stars Community Theater (SSCT) is now classified as a 501c3 nonprofit public charity. Word came Feb. 14 to Bill Hause, acting director of development for the SSCT and writer of the application. “The document grants nonprofit status as of July 17, 2012. Anyone who contributed to Sunriver Stars Community Theater in cash or in-kind donations after that date in 2012 may claim their donations on their 2013 tax return as a carry-over from previous year. All proceeds from ticket sales are donated as scholarships for local financially disadvantaged children to attend supervised after-school recreational activities at local facilities,” Hause said. Founder and artistic director Victoria Kristy-Zalewski started the SSCT in 2011 as a community-based musical and dramatic performing arts organization. The troupe presents fun, family entertainment for Sunriver and the surrounding

Artistic Director Victoria Kristy-Zalewski holds the notification of Sunriver Stars Community Theater’s nonprofit designation.

community. Any local resident, young or old, is welcome. A special focus of the community theater’s mission is to provide resources to local children. The SSCT currently donates 100 percent of their ticket sales to the FAST Camp Program sponsored by SROA and held at Three Rivers School. To date SSCT has donated nearly $5,000 to provide tuition assistance scholarships. “This is so very exciting,” said Kristy-Zalewski. “It has taken us five productions at

$5 a ticket to generate what we have been able to give FAST Camp. With our new nonprofit charity status, we will be able to apply for grants that will allow us to enhance our equipment and purchase better scripts. This in turn will grow our audience base and earn more money for the FAST Camp program.” Now that the SSCT is a nonprofit, Hause will take on the responsibility of official grant writer. “The SSCT takes all of the

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This in turn brings in a larger crowd so even more money goes to the kids. I’m proud to be a part of that,” Hause said. Sunriver can bring in more money for local children by attending the old time live radio show April 4-6 at SHARC. Order tickets at dramama@ comcast.net Sponsors can direct donations to SSCT P.O. Box 3712, Sunriver, OR 97707

money they take in for a show and gives it away to the kids. Receiving grants and donations from local business and corporations will keep them up and running. Any money generated makes it possible to purchase scripts and pay royalties, build quality sets and costumes, pay for simple things like storage rental, printing of posters and programs and new equipment to enhance the production.

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Four authors to visit Sunriver in April By Deon Stonehouse Diane Hammond presents “Friday’s Harbor” on Sunday, April 6 at 5 p.m. Many Oregonians remember Keiko the killer whale was rehabilitated at the Newport Aquarium. Diane and her husband, Nolan, were intimately involved with Keiko. Diane uses their experience in crafting “Friday’s Harbor,” a story set three years after the conclusion of “Hannah’s Dream” which brings back many of the characters. Truman is now director at the Max L. Biedelman Zoo, Sam retired but still helps out, and Neva is managing a doggie daycare. In South America a killer whale swims in warm water in a tiny pool. Gabriel, a whale specialist, gives him a year at best; he will perish if not moved to better surroundings. Truman’s aunt has a passion for animals and the money to make things happen. She cajoles her favorite nephew into accepting the whale and bankrolls his move from Columbia to the Pacific Northwest. Diane’s experience with Keiko is used in bringing the whale’s character to life. This whale has personality! The interactions between Gabriel and the whale are often based on Nolan and Keiko. There is a wonderful scene where Friday (the whale) approaches Gabriel as he cleans the pool, the large animal resting his chin lightly on Gabriel’s shoulder; this comes from Nolan and Keiko. Outside the pool, the whale is causing a media frenzy. Groups with their own agendas jockey for attention. Some will stop at nothing to further their cause. A less than ethical local journalist, thinking the media circus surrounding the killer whale is his ticket to the big time, unscrupulously uses an animal communicator. Through it all, the killer whale stars and will capture the reader’s heart. Saturday, April 12 Peter Mountford will give a presentation on “The Dismal Science.” Vincent D’Orsi is an Italian widower who achieved success as an economist for the World Bank. He is at the right age for a middle age meltdown. Vincent’s wife died a couple years back in an accident. One minute she was riding to work with him in the mornings, the next she was gone without even a chance to say goodbye. Vincent has avoided dealing in any meaningful way with his grief. Although he would like a closer relationship with his adult daughter, he failed to lay the groundwork (always too busy at work) and now he does not understand her needs or his failure to communicate

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himself, his life, and his sisters. “Victory Forge” is a young man’s genesis from carefree younger brother to soldier and his sister’s reaction as she feels her brother slipping away into a darker reality. “Sour Milk” has a young man born into poverty with a father who will soon be gone, and a mother who should have given reproduction a pass. He grows up to be a solitary fellow who dreams of a better life and struggles against the reality of his options. “Continuity in Filmmaking” is told through the perspective of a woman trying to understand the new reality of her situation as she sits home waiting for Geoffrey. He trains dogs for the movies, relating more to the canines than people. “Adwok, Pantokrator” is a hauntingly beautiful story about a boy whose mother is accused of an indiscretion causing all sorts of cracks in the fault lines of his family’s life. Eventually he emigrates from Sudan to the U.S. where he begins to understand and thus understanding realizes how little we truly control. Author events are free and everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served and drawings for prizes will be held. Sign up by calling 541-593-2525, email sunriverbooks@sunriver books.com or stop by.

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his feelings. As the story opens, Vincent’s daughter is visiting and the World Bank is being targeted by protesters. Pressure from the U.S. administration to be harsh with Bolivia if a certain presidential candidate is elected tips Vincent over the edge. His sense of self is tied up with his position at the World Bank, and when he resigns he loses that identity. It is an interesting story about a lonely middle age guy trying to figure out what comes next. April 19 at 5 p.m., Rene Denfeld will give a presentation on “The Enchanted,” her debut work of fiction. Denfeld is an experienced journalist and death penalty investigator. She has written three works of nonfiction on important topics. Hemingway had something to say about writing fiction: “All good books are alike in that they are truer than if they had really happened and after you are finished reading one you

will feel that all that happened to you and afterwards, it all belongs to you.... If you can get so that you can give that to people, then you are a writer.” “The Enchanted” is Denfeld’s foray into this truer truth found in works of fiction. An inmate on death row leads the reader into the world of fantasy only he sees and the stark, violent reality of prison life. He watches as an unnamed lady researches the lives of killers sentenced to die, finding clues in their backgrounds that might grant them the leniency of life in prison over death. The secrets she holds close permit her an uncanny understanding of the natures of her clients. A fallen priest comforts the inmates and watches the lady, wondering if she might possess redemption for him. Haunting and beautifully written, this is a powerhouse story. Saturday April 26 at 5 p.m., Elizabeth Eslami presents “Hibernate,” a collection of short

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Q: Parts of Sunriver flooded Fe Railroad tracks. As several of a month ago. What has SROA the longtime residents of this been doing since the floodwaters area have told me, they had receded? never experienced flooding A: First off, I wish to thank here in the past. Considering the scores of individuals who the magnitude of damage reassisted during this flooding sulting from the floodwater’s event. To see owners looking entry into our community at after their neighbors’ houses or these points, it is imperative helping direct rethat a solution be sponders to where developed to ent h e y o b s e r ve d sure it does not flooding was simreoccur. ply amazing. SROA has conBob Nelson, tracted with an Owners are welcome to SROA board presengineering exsubmit questions to be ident, must have answered in this column. pert in this parwriter’s cramp ticular field and Email to brookes@srowners.org from personally awaits recommensigning all of the by the 12th of the month. dations. thank you letters. In addition, However, for each S ROA Pu b l i c thank you letter signed there is Works crews have collected no doubt that numerous indi- a great deal of the more than viduals who worked through 3,500 sandbags previously this event went unrecognized. placed out on property and To all involved in one way or have strategically relocated another, I thank you. them near the eastern comSince the floodwaters reced- munity boundary flood entry ed, SROA has been busy docu- points as a precautionary meamenting all of the events that sure. SROA’s IT employees occurred along with conduct- have spent a significant amount ing a thorough investigation of time with their GIS capabiliinto the causes. Of particular ties in topographically mapping interest in our investigation the forested lands east of the are those areas along the com- community all the way up munity’s eastern border near to Highway 97. By doing so, the Burlington Northern Santa staff has been able to identify

surface water runoff patterns. This mapping work continues on the west side of the railroad tracks inside Sunriver as well. Our environmental staff has visited with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to research the development, approval and subsequent use of the wastewater effluent spray fields just east of the railroad tracks. Our accounting department has established a “flood account” to track expenses associated with this event as well as making the necessary contacts with our insurance companies and legal counsel. Board leadership along with staff took a walking tour of the flood area and followed the water’s path from the point of entry on down. During the tour, board leaders and staff met with several owners directly affected by the flood. Most recently, staff participated in a post event review with several of the entities involved in responding to the flooding incident. This meeting was facilitated by the Sunriver fire and police chiefs, and proved helpful in learning how we can improve our response efforts to future community emergencies.

Regardless of the immense work to date, many questions remain unanswered. To that end, my staff and I will continue to seek satisfactory responses as we await the findings and recommendations from our engineering consultant. Q: SROA is conducting a survey of its members. How does participating in the survey help Sunriver? A: It seems like survey taking has become somewhat of a social hobby for folks these days. My daughter wanted me to take a survey the other day that would best identify what cookie I am most like. I’m not making this up! A cookie! The website she directed me to had lists of surveys from which to choose. What U.S. president are you most like? What type of dog are you? Consider it popcorn for the brain, I guess. Worthwhile? Maybe for some marketing researcher collecting the data. In contrast to the cookie survey (by the way, I’m oatmeal raisin) each SROA member has major significance in setting the course of our community’s future. Survey data drove recent projects in Sunriver such as SHARC and the overhauling of

Sunriver’s paved pathways. Incidentally, Sunriver’s pathways were listed in past surveys as the community’s number one recreational asset. In its simplest form, this community survey is the heart of the association’s decision-making process. It is the voice of the membership in action. In order for board leadership to hear this voice load and clear, it requires all members to participate. The member survey can be taken online for those who are registered on the SROA website. Those owners who have not yet registered on the association website will still be able to participate via a mailed survey coming in May. In all, the survey takes a matter of 10 minutes to fill out and goes a long way in helping chart the course of our community for the next decade and beyond. So, what Sunriver community do you want to see? Or to frame it like some of those quirky surveys on the web these days: If you were the “Sunriver community,” what would you look like? SROA members are encouraged to submit questions for SROA’s general manager to brookes@srowners.orgz Turn to GM, page 27

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Sunriver Books & Music celebrates World Book Night and Novel Idea sible perimeter, and the stored April is the month of World Book Night and the Deschutes County Library’s Novel Idea read together program. Sunriver Books & Music celebrates both events with three book club selections. Deschutes County Library’s Novel Idea is a month long celebration of literature with the whole community invited to read and attend events based on the selected title; this year’s book is “The Dog Stars” by Peter Heller. April 23 is World Book

Chronic conditions workshops

Do you or someone you know, live with a health condition that affects daily life? Workshops to achieve a healthier way of living for people living with ongoing health conditions begin April 3. Workshops are now being held in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties. A chronic health problem is one that you must learn to live with for many years, such as diabetes, emphysema, arthritis, migraine headaches, and heart disease. A healthy way to live with a chronic condition is to work at overcoming the symptoms. The program, sponsored by Living Well Central Oregon, is designed to complement and enhance medical treatment and disease management. Through the series of classes, participants will learn what they can do to feel better and manage their condition more effectively. One series of classes and the book, “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions,” costs each participant a total of $10. Bend Saturdays, April 5 to May 10, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Bend Senior Center Tuesdays, April 8 to May 13, 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Deschutes County Health Dept. Mondays, April 7 to May 12, 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Bridges Health La Pine Mondays, April 14 to May 19, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Heart and Home Hospice Living Well Central Oregon is a regional, collaborative initiative that sponsors the Living Well with Chronic Conditions program through the cooperation, dedication and support of many of the health and social service organizations throughout Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties. Information: 541- 322-7430 or www.livingwellco.org

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Night. It started in 2011 in the United Kingdom and Ireland. In 2012 it spread to the United States and Germany with about 80,000 volunteer givers passing out 2.5-million books to encourage a passion for the written word. Reading changes lives, it allows the reader to live a different experience through the pages of the book, expanding empathy and understanding, inspiring and comforting. Look for World Book Night Givers around Central Oregon on April 23 as they search for people to inspire a love of reading by giving a book. The staff at Sunriver Books & Music are volunteer givers. If you would like more information, the website is www.worldbooknight.org April 7 the Fiction Book Club discusses “The Dog Stars” by Peter Heller, this year’s Deschutes County Library’s Novel Idea selection and a World Book Night selection. This dystopian novel is quietly

moving with a unique style of storytelling. A deadly flu plague wipes out much of the world’s population; it is followed by a fatal blood disease killing many of the survivors. Those remaini n g a re generally either infected with the blood disease or not very nice people. The story takes place nine years after the pandemic. Cities are wastelands, weeds crop up through the asphalt, the people are gone except for roving bands of violent men. Hig’s wife died of the flu. His friends are all gone too. He lives with his dog Jasper at an abandoned airport. The choice is not random. Hig can fly the surrounding area in his Cessna to see that it is clear of intruders, he has a reasonably defen-

Drama camp enrolling students Thoroughly Modern Productions — the creative team behind the recent production of Spamalot at the Tower Theater — is now enrolling students in a new six-week youth summer theater camp that begins July 7 and culminates with a full theatrical production of “The Wizard of Oz” Aug. 22-31. The camp, which is being held at Bend’s Terpsichorean Dance Studio, is open to youth ages 5-15 and combines professional acting, singing, and dance instruction. Campers will learn the art of stagecraft in a fun and creative environment. The camp concludes with children performing in the production of “The Wizard of Oz” at Bend’s Summit High School, where campers will be eligible for principal and supporting roles, and will join a professional adult cast for six shows on the big stage. The camp is being led by instructors David DaCosta, Scott Michaelson and Dakota Weeda. The cost of the 8-week camp is $350 per camper. “The curriculum we have designed is some of the most enriching and high quality content I have ever seen in 20 years of teaching,” said instructor David DaCosta. “Many of our enrolled campers have parents who have also expressed interest in auditioning for adult roles, which is exactly the type of enriching opportunity we wanted to create for these campers.” Campers will be eligible for primary and ensemble roles from Dorothy to Munchkin and will join the adult cast for the last two weeks of camp. Auditions and rehearsals for adult roles will be held separately June 17 and 18. “There are so many great musicals out there that offer roles for both children and adults, and my vision has always been to join those two worlds rather than separate them,” said DaCosta. “With the 75th anniversary of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ this year, it seemed only fitting that we bring a little bit of Kansas to Bend and use it as a platform to introduce a new generation of youth to the stage in the process.” Information: 541-678-0313 or email david.dactor@gmail.com

fuel will last a while. Bangley, another survivor, amazingly adept with guns, is his only other companion. Hig’s love for Jasper, his yearning for the lost landscape, and his grief all make him a very empathetic character. His loneliness will eventually lead him to risk a flight, farther than safety warrants, chasing a radio signal in hopes of other survivors. April 14 the Mystery Book Club discusses “After the Funeral” by Agatha Christie, a World Book Night Selection. Dame Agatha does not disappoint. Richard Abernethie was a very wealthy man. At his funeral the relatives gather with one burning question: How much will they inherit? Cora, long estranged f r o m the family, comes out with the shocking suggestion that Richard was murdered. The man was ill and murder was not on anyone’s mind until Cora’s outrageous statement. Although Cora is known for blurting inappropriate disclosures, they are often laced with truth. Mr. Entwhistle was more than Richard Abernethie’s lawyer; he was a friend. He cannot let the matter rest and he knows who to approach with his concerns. His friend Hercule

Poirot is just the man to find the truth. There are plenty of clues and red herrings for the mystery buff. It kept me guessing to the very end. April 21 the Fiction Book Club discusses “Where’d You Go, Bernadette” by Maria Semple, a World Book Night selection. This book is a hoot! Bernadette’s husband accepted a position with Microsoft. The family moved from LA to Seattle settling in a huge old fixer in a prime part of Queen A n n e Hill. Bee, their precocious daughter, goes to a private school where the moms are heavily involved. Bernadette spectacularly fails to fit in either with the Microsofties or the old money crowd. She hunkers down in their huge derelict house, avoiding social contact. Fifteen-year-old Bee aces her report card earning a promised reward of a family trip to Antarctica setting in motion Bernadette’s meltdown. Bernadette goes AWOL. Bee starts assembling documents, searching for clues to the whereabouts of the missing Bernadette. Semple has a lively writing style filled with humor. Everyone is welcome at book club Mondays at 6:30. Information: 541-5932525, www.sunriverbooks.com

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April 11, 6-8 p.m. at the La Pine High School cafeteria. Cost is $10 adults; $5 children under the age of 12. Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Oregon. For more information, contact Jemima Pearson at 541-355-8527, 541-355-8521 or email jgpearson@rocketmail.com

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The La Pine High School Hawks Country Greenhouse hosts its 10th annual plant sale at La Pine High School Life Skills May 20-21, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and May 22-23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sales of annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, planter boxes, bird houses, metal art, and much more. For more information contact Ken Thorp, 541-355-8527 or 541-355-8521 or email kenneth.thorp@bend.k12.or.us

Driver safety courses offered The AARP Smart Driver course is designed to help motorists: • Learn research-based safety strategies that can reduce the likelihood of having a crash • Understand the links among the driver, vehicle and road environment, and how this awareness encourages safer behavior • Learn how aging, medications, alcohol and other healthrelated issues affect driving ability, and ways to adjust to allow for these changes • Increase confidence • Know how to drive safely when sharing the road with other road users • Learn the newest safety and advanced features in vehicles • Learn when driving may no longer be safe • Explore other ways to travel

Upcoming classes April 8, Prineville Senior Center, 541-447-2859 April 9, Crooked River Ranch Senior Center, 541-504-3658 April 14, Redmond Senior Center, 541-548-6325 April 18, Sunriver SHARC, 541-585-3144 April 25, Madras Senior Center, 541-504-5638 April 28, Bend Senior Center, 541-388-1133 Call now to register as class space may be limited. Most classes are one day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with an hour for lunch. Cost: $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. For more information, questions or to volunteer, call the class you wish to attend or 866-955-6301.

Sunriver Art Faire 2014 offers entertainment lineup Latin, folk, bluegrass and jazz bands will spice up the entertainment at the fifth annual Sunriver Art Faire, Aug. 8-10 in The Village at Sunriver. “While checking out all the juried fine artists’ booths, you’ll be entertained by some of Central Oregon’s best musicians,” said Kathy Burroughs, art faire entertainment director. ¡Chiringa! splashed onto the Central Oregon music scene in 2012 with its fresh, rockified Latin grooves coupled with passionate vocals. ¡Chiringa! (pronounced Chee-reen-gah), means kite in Spanish. The band features Shireen Amini on guitar and lead vocals, Johnny Riordan on congas and timbales, Tom Freedman on bass and trumpet, and Matthew Williams on drum kit. Everyone gets down on percussion. ¡Chiringa! arouses a big dance party and audience participation in a celebration of life the Latino way. Parlour is a four-piece band that incorporates vocal harmonies, acoustic guitar, mandolin and fiddle to create original roots-oriented music influenced by traditional folk, folk rock, gypsy and eighteenth century ballads. Parlour’s moderate to upbeat music is performed with energy and passion. The band’s songs are written by Mark and Linda Quon (The Quons) with Susan Bonacker (Wild Rye) on fiddle and Mike Potter on mandolin. Rusty Rayles & the Rounders

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is Bend’s traditional bluegrass band formed from members of the Pitchtones, Blackstrap and Old Wave. They perform second-generation bluegrass and play familiar pop and rock songs old and new. The Rounders combine three part harmonies, driving banjo and rhythmic mandolin all held together by powerful rhythm guitar and a rock steady bass. Two/Thirds Trio is a twopiece jazz group out of Bend founded in 2009. They perform a hip blend of recognizable jazz standards and soulful rhythm and blues tunes. Two/ Thirds Trio has performed at venues like Bo Asian Bistro, Typhoon, 5 Fusion and Sushi Bar, Fox’s Billiard Lounge, Caldera Springs, Slick’s Que Co., Jade’s Jazz Festival and private party engagements at Sunriver and The Loft. Acoustic duo Hilst & Coffey combine unique rhythmic chemistry with original music, delivering a distinct blend of genre-crossing titles. Through her cello, his guitar and their

rich vocals, the duo invokes acoustic Americana with hints of Celtic influence and several surprises. Accomplished musicians and songwriters, Hilst & Coffey take listeners on an musical journey from a mix of haunting instrumentals to footstomping rhythms. “We are so happy to welcome back the ever popular Bill Keale, CinderBlue, Summit Express Jazz Band, Burnin’ Moonlight, Tom & Heather Duo, and The Notables. These acts themselves are a full slate of great music,” Burroughs said. “The Village will be rocking and dancing Saturday evening to the sweet tunes of The Klassixs Ayre Band.” All the entertainment along with 65 juried artist booths, a food court and an art activity center for kids, can be found throughout the long weekend in The Village at Sunriver. “Mark your calendar now and make plans to bring your family and friends,” Burroughs said. For information and schedule visit: www.sunriverartfaire.com

Crater Lake adds millions in local economic benefits Little LOLs (laugh out louds) A new National Park Service report shows that 447,251 visitors to Crater Lake in 2012 spent more than $36 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 551 jobs within 60 miles of the park. “Crater Lake National Park is proud to welcome visitors from across the country and around the world,” said superintendent, Craig Ackerman. “We are delighted to share the story of this place and the experiences it provides and to use the park as a way to introduce our visitors to this region and all that it offers. National Park tourism is a significant driver in the national economy – returning $10 for every $1 invested in

the National Park Service – and it’s a big factor in our local economy as well. We appreciate the partnership and support of our neighbors and are glad to be able to give back by helping to sustain local communities.” Economists Catherine Cullinane Thomas, Christopher Huber and Lynne Koontz conducted the peer-reviewed visitor spending analysis for the National Park Service. The report shows $14.7 billion of direct spending by 283 million park visitors in communities within 60 miles of a national park. This spending supported 243,000 jobs nationally, with 201,000 jobs found in gate-

way communities. There was a cumulative benefit to the U.S. economy of $26.75 billion. According to the report most visitor spending supports jobs in restaurants, grocery and convenience stores (39 percent), hotels, motels and B&Bs (27 percent), and other amusement and recreation (20 percent). To download the report visit: www.nature.nps.gov/ socialscience/economics.cfm. During the government shutdown of October 1-16, 2013, overall visitation to national parks, including Crater Lake, declined 7.8 million, resulting in a loss of $414 million in visitor spending within gateway communities.

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While snacking on chips and dip a student said, “Teacher, teacher I need water. The salsa has got my tongue fired.” Jayden (student): “Where is Mrs. Kathy? Is she on her break?” Mrs. Andria replied: “No, she just went potty.” Jayden: “Why?” Owen (student): “Because it gives her energy.” Emily, 3, decided she really liked a boy in her class. When her sister Gwen, 8, gave her a ring, Emily exclaimed, “Oh good. Now I can marry Colin!” During a talk to the children a Sunriver police officer was explaining all the tools on his belt. He was describing uses of a Taser gun when one of the boys asked, “Could you use it on bad dinosaurs?” The police officer said “yes” just as quickly as the question was asked. Courtesy of Andria Donnenwerth, executive director of New Generations Early Childhood Development Center in the Sunriver Business Park.

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Tips for maintaining your Sunriver deck By Gavin Hepp ‘Tis the season to get out and enjoy your deck. How’s yours looking this spring? Has it fully revealed itself from the snow? Is it still beautiful and worthy of hosting summer barbecues? If you’ve stayed up on annual maintenance your deck should look great and be ready for an easy maintenance coat. If you haven’t, it’s time to get your deck back to beautiful and keep it that way. Here is some advice to get your deck back to looking great and how to easily maintain it. Step 1 – Be patient This is not a fast process. Rushing through it will leave you frustrated with a poor looking deck, stain on your house or plants, and a spouse armed with an “I told you so.” Step 2 – Inspect the deck Look for loose nails or screws that need to be set or replaced. Check for boards that have split or are damaged that may need replacing. Tackle these issues first. Step 3 – Choose your direction: Refinish or maintenance coat If you do a great job of annually staining and your deck looks pretty even with some light wear and fading, you probably only need a maintenance coat. A maintenance coat is just cleaning and then staining and is fairly simple. If it’s been 3-5 years without any work to your deck, you’re likely in need of refinishing. Indicators that it’s time for refinishing include: gray wood, dark stains, splintered wood, grooved damaged boards, boards that need to be replaced, and peeling coatings. Refinishing: The best results for appearance and future maintenance are achieved by sanding. If you’re replacing any boards, this is a must to bring all wood surfaces back to an even, bright appearance. You can use chemical strippers to achieve a similar result but it’s going to require a swimming pool worth of water, a hazmat suit, and likely new plants around your deck – all in all, not the best for Mother Nature or your deck. Start by sanding the edges with smaller detail sanders and then use a larger sander, rented from an equipment supply company, to complete the main areas. This process gets pretty messy. Using a Shop-Vac in conjunction with your sanding will help. Renting the equipment, necessary sanding pads and sanding discs will cost about $100-$250. Depending on how weathered your deck is start with 60 or 80 grit and

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finish with 100. To avoid stain penetration problems, do not sand beyond 100 grit. Cleaning: For both maintenance coats and for staining after sanding, start with cleaning your deck. Using a garden sprayer or a bucket and mop, apply an oxalic acid wash (found at any paint or hardware store) to your deck. This product isn’t as bad as it sounds. It’s not going to flash-fry your hands and plants, but you will need to pre-wet and rinse off plants and surrounding areas. It’s designed to attack gray wood areas, stains, and prepare your deck surface for protective stain. If you just sanded your deck, this step is superimportant for re-opening the sanded wood pores and resetting the pH level of your deck. Follow the product instructions closely, keep the surface wet, and then rinse away with a hose or light pressure washer. This is a great time to also rinse surrounding areas that may have gotten messy from sanding. Step 4 – Staining Once dry, it’s time to stain. First choose your product. Most decks are stained with a semi-transparent stain. An oilbased product is recommended for the high desert region. This type of stain will give the UV protection needed without

completely hiding the beautiful wood grain. Cover all areas that could potentially be hit with stain drips, including areas below your deck if applicable. Start with any railings or trellises and work your way down. Be careful not to drip on the deck, it could affect the finished look. Completely saturate the surface, moving stain around to fill dryer areas. Lambs wool pads are good stain applicators. They hold a lot of stain and drip less than other applicators. You will need a brush for cutting in along painted surfaces. Avoid staining in heat and direct sunlight to prevent lap marks. If you’re moving slow, apply stain to three or four boards at a time and stain them completely before moving to the next section of boards. Once completed, inspect the deck and lightly buff out any “pooling” areas with a dry rag before the stain dries. Some wet stain should remain on the surface; just keep it even. Now properly dispose of your stain rags and any tarps to avoid fire hazards and enjoy your freshly stained deck. The trick to keeping your deck maintenance painless is to stay up on it! Gavin Hepp owns Webfoot Painting Company, 541-3900590, www.Sunriverdecks.com

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Sunriver Service District Managing Board March meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District held its regular meeting on March 13. Board members present: Bob Nelson, Debra Baker, Mike Gocke, Greg Keller. Absent: Ron Angell. Staff present: Art Hatch, Marc Mills, Evan Kennedy. Public input -None Financial report Resources………....5,818,768 Requirements…......2,605,220 Police wages & benefits.............….877,159 Police materials & Services...........…….95,973 Fire wages & benefits ................................1,250,681 Fire materials & Services…………..175,998 Bike Patrol.....………...40,798 Non-departmental........64,608

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Board actions -Approved minutes of the Feb. 13, 2014 regular meeting. -Approved payment of $18,534 to SROA for administrative and vehicle maintenance services rendered in February and rent of space for police and fire. -Approved appointment of Al Braemer to a three-year term on the Civil Service Commission. -Discussed topics for presentation at the April 18 joint annual meeting of the district and SROA. Topics will include the new training facility, plans to remodel existing facilities, a summary of response to the February floods and developing a firewood permit system. -Director Baker discussed with Deschutes County Commissioner Tammy Baney, the possibility of routing a portion of the pending 1 percent increase in transient room tax back to Sunriver for public safety. They discussed expanding the Sunriver Bike Patrol or

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purchase of a water rescue craft among other possible uses for the funds. -Approved purchase of three budgeted mobile data terminals for the police department for $8,697. -Approved adding language regarding administrative leave to Chief Mills’ employment contract which mirrors that in Chief Hatch’s contract. Both chiefs receive six hours of administrative leave per month, to be used at their discretion. Administrative leave has no cash value during employment nor at separation of employment. -Approved changes to the police department’s reserve officer program including paying them $15-$22 per hour when they are asked to perform duties of a police officer. Reserve officers go through the same background checks and psychological exams as duty officers and are provided uniforms and equipment belts. Reserve officers provide their own duty weapon. Mills said he is considering having up to 10 reserve officers, most of whom have previous police training, experience and maintain certifications. They will be required to attend monthly trainings conducted by the Deschutes County Sheriffs Office and earn qualifications. Mills said reserve officers would most often go on duty as a second officer to accompany a full-time officer. Only reserve officers with the highest level of qualifications would go out on solo patrols. -Hatch summarized a March 12 debrief of the February floods. He said the district and Sunriver Environmental LLC

may have come to an understanding about who does what next time. He will provide a written report. -Reviewed rule enforcement issues discussed with SROA including establishment of a firewood permitting system, electric-assist bikes and Segways on the pathways, siren tests and utilization of the Citizen Patrol. -Approved up to $2,000 in additional costs relating to rezoning land for use as a training facility. -Approved signing a response to a police employee grievance based on an attorney’s advice. The agreement provides the employee an opportunity to improve performance. Chiefs’ reports Fire: -The Sunriver Fire Department responded to 37 incidents in February including 18 emergency medical service calls, three motor vehicle accidents (two with injuries), one building fire, one carbon monoxide incident and one flood assessment. -Hatch presented the department’s annual report. It will be posted on the service district website and hardcopies will be distributed throughout the community. -An application to request a zoning change to permit development of a training facility near Lake Penhollow was delivered to Deschutes County on Jan. 20. A hearing on the request is set for April 22 (see story page 3). -A promotional exam for the captain’s list was held Jan. 30.

Benjamin O’Keefe and Frank Iovino qualified and can now serve as acting-in-capacity captains as the need arises. -Hatch attended the Oregon Occupational Safety & Health administration’s quarterly meeting to review insurance cost adjustments. Medical and dental insurance rates for public employees are going up five percent next fiscal year. -Improvements were made to the emergency operation center’s information technology capabilities. Police: -In February, the Sunriver police department conducted 59 investigations, made one arrest, provided 262 assists, issued 64 traffic warnings and six traffic violations; issued 23 violations of Sunriver Rules & Regulations and seven warnings of pathway violations. -In process of interviewing candidates for the summer Bike Patrol. It appears five officers who served last year are returning. Offers are being made to fill the remaining positions. -Mills noted that January and February are big months for college students to rent homes in Sunriver and do some celebrating. In one notable incident, police were called to a home with 45 people in it. Bags of garbage were noted outside the front door; inside furniture was broken and carpet was stained. The individual who rented the home was arrested for providing alcohol to minors. Police removed 13 cases of beer and Turn to Summary, page 31

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three kegs from the premises and the occupants were trespassed by the property manager. -Mills said all staff are involved a sexual assault investigation. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office helped execute a search warrant. An arrest may occur. -Mills asked the board to consider an ordinance restricting medical marijuana dispensaries in Sunriver. He said the sheriff could deputize Sunriver police to enforce a county ordinance that restricts dispensaries in unincorporated areas of Deschutes County. The next meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is set for 3 p.m., Thursday, April 17 at the Sunriver Fire Station Training Room, 57475 Abbot Drive. Approved meeting minutes are posted, as available, at www. sunriversd.org

Building a family disaster preparedness kit By Matt Catanzaro Last month’s article described steps for beginning to assemble a disaster preparedness kit. To recap: 1. A storage container. Trash cans on wheels are good. 2. A 2- to 3-foot pry bar that can be used to help open stuck doors, lift heavy items and as a

The Sunriver Police Department will sponsor its third annual shredding and prescription medication drop-off event, in the front parking lot of the Sunriver Police Department, located at 57455 Abbot Drive, on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. SecureShred, a division of Bend Garbage & Recycling, will collect and shred personal documents. This event is intended for personal residential

Selected log entries from the Sunriver Police - February 2014

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assisted DCSo in locating and contacting several individuals believed to be unlawfully harvesting firewood on Forest Service land adjacent to Sunriver. rP called to request a check of his Sunriver residence as he had received information that his stepson, whom he has a restraining order against, was possibly staying in his home. a premise check was conducted and residence was found secure with no evidence of anyone having been there. assisted SrFD with a fire alarm at residence on tan oak. Footprints were found in the snow leading up to the house and a door was found unsecured. interior was searched and no one was found inside. no evidence of burglary. Homeowner was contacted. rP was lost and needed assistance finding her condo. officer led her to the residence and provided her with a map. rP on Fox lane reported that his father took a swing at him without making contact. no crime and all parties agreed to get along. it was Valentine’s Day after all. rP on Fox lane reported his father was “bossing” him around. they agreed to separate for the night. Father is leaving Monday. assisted DCSo with a report of an unwanted transient begging for money and refusing to leave the property at the Sunriver Business Park. individual was contacted. He requested and received a ride to the highway. rP found a white pointer dog wearing a red shock collar but no tags or chip. after an extensive attempt to find the owner, the dog was transported to the Humane Society of Central oregon. Broken water pipe reported at Fremont Crossing condo. Sunriver utilities turned off the water. responded to SHarC for two intoxicated subjects trespassing and kicking the entrance door at 11 p.m. officer located subjects and they were escorted off property and advised they were trespassed from the premises. they were warned that they would be arrested if they returned. report of a wallet stolen from a locker at SHarC. report of a suspicious vehicle in the rP’s driveway on Grizzly lane. turned out to be a neighbor. While on patrol, officer noticed an open garage door at home on Whistler lane. there were no vehicles around. officer discovered an unlocked door, but no one was home. the house was secured and a business card left. Dispatch to a single vehicle crash at Spring river road and road 41. no injuries. officer assisted oSP with a suspicious device found at Cottonwood road exit off of Highway 97. report of a sexual assault. investigation continues.

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tion from the elements. 5. Plastic sheeting and duct tape. These items can be used to seal up your home to keep it warm and as an insulating blanket. 6. Maps of the local area which are meant to be used in case of an evacuation. The route might not be one you are

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hammer. 3. Two multi-tools. The multi tools should have different features so that you have a “toolbox” handy. 4. Work gloves. Stock a pair for each person in the household. They should be good quality so that they can be used while working as well as protec-

document shredding and prescription drug disposal only, not for business or company disposal. No advance document sorting is necessary as the shredding equipment can destroy paperwork with paper clips and staples attached. File folders may also be shredded. Please black out or remove the labels from your prescrip-

tion bottles that contain medication before bringing them to the event. This event is free to the public. “We ask that you consider bringing a donation of nonperishable food to benefit Care and Share, a local nonprofit organization that provides food to local families,” said Marc Mills, Sunriver Police chief.

familiar with. Were you able to gather all these items? Good! Let’s continue with a few more items that you will want and probably need in case of an emergency. Documents Please make paper copies of your important documents. In today’s world, most people will think about putting all of their documents on a flash/thumb drive. I can’t stress enough that you do not want to have these documents only on a flash/ thumb drive. In an emergency situation, you might not have any capabilities to view or print your documents. You should have copies of your important documents in both paper and electronic format. Here is a list of documents that you will want to gather for everyone in your household: Turn to Kit, page 32

Sunriver Service District board candidate search The SROA Nominating Committee is looking for Sunriver owners interested in serving on the Sunriver Service District (SSD) Managing Board This is a great opportunity to become engaged in the community and assist with the management of Sunriver’s emergency response services, including police and fire services. Position opening: The individual selected for the following position will take office Sept. 1, 2014, and serve a three-year term. Position 5: Position 5 is a district elector position which requires the nominee to be a Sunriver property owner in good standing, permanent resident, and registered voter in Precinct 16 of Deschutes County. Summary of preferred SSD board member qualifications • Interest in, or a working knowledge of, emergency response planning, services, or law • Demonstrated leadership skills based on past experience and achievements • Ability to effectively work individually and in teams

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will only have to contact one person with updates and that continued from page 31 individual can spread the word. 1. Birth certificates (includ- This information distribution ing adoption papers if appli- format will help keep communication lines inside the disaster cable) area free for emergency use. 2. Passports Make sure that all of your 3. Insurance policies (all family members and friends policies) 4. Medications list and per- know who they should contact tinent medical information in case of an emergency. Inform including eyeglass prescriptions them well in advance. Next, compile a contact list 5. Proof of address for your emergency contact 6. Deed/lease for home �� person. This list should include 7. Marriage�� license �� addresses, �� 8. Family �� tree or any other phone numbers, �� email, etc. �� of everyone �� you pertinent family�� history �� to be informed. 9. Any and�� all other impor- think needs �� Give this list �� to your emergency tant personal�� documents �� contact person in paper �� and 10. Photos�� electronic form. Keep�� at least �� Emergency contact person �� one copy for yourself. Keep Designate�� an emergency �� your important contact person who is outside this copy with�� documents in your preparedof the area. �� Someone who is �� ness kit. This way you will out of state is�� even better. This �� able to contact people person will be the one who all also be �� yourself if needed. of members of your family and �� friends know�� to�� contact in case Cold, hard cash Extra cash �� is something �� that �� of an emergency. This way, you

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a lot of people forget to put into a preparedness kit; it is very valuable to have in an emergency. Remember, if the power is out you will not be able to use ATMs to withdraw money. I recommend enough cash to last you and your family for a week without being able to use your credit cards or ATMs. Make sure that your cash is in the form of coins and small bills. In an emergency situation, retailers may not be able to make change. The cash and coins should be stored with your important documents. Document storage Once you gather all of these items, store them inside a onegallon zip lock bag. Place that zip lock bag inside a manila envelope then place the manila envelope inside another gallon zip lock bag. This way, your documents are protected from moisture and damage. It is very important that you not only have the documents, but also be able to read them. Now put the zip lock bag in your storage container on top of the plastic sheeting so that it is protected. Check back next month for additional instructions on building a disaster preparedness kit. Catanzaro worked nearly 20 years with the American Red Cross. He is the assistant aquatics manager at SHARC.

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Sunriver pets: Lilies toxic to cats By Dr. Wendy Merideth Spring has sprung in Sunriver and soon Easter will be here. Easter lilies, Stargazer lilies, tiger lilies, Oriental lilies, Asiatic lilies and day lilies are all toxic to cats. Every part of the plant, including the pollen, is toxic if ingested. Even a minuscule exposure should be treated aggressively. Lilies cause acute renal failure by killing the cells that line the tubules of the kidneys. Initial clinical signs include drooling, vomiting and depression for a few hours. There is then a recovery period for approximately 24-72 hours, followed by a precipitous decline. The cat will drink a lot of water, stop eating, and become severely depressed. Without

treatment, the prognosis is poor. Decontamination via induction of vomiting is usually the first step if the ingestion is recent. This is followed by administration of activated charcoal to bind the toxin. Intravenous fluid diuresis for 48 hours supports the kidneys and flushes the toxins from the bloodstream. Prompt, aggressive treatment usually results in a good prognosis. We wish you a pleasant spring and recommend that those of you with cats abstain from acquiring lilies. Sunriver Veterinary Clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (541) 593-8128.

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Cruise News: Windstar Cruises launches new ship By Betsy Scherr ing, kayaking, ski-tubing and This month Windstar Cruis- snorkeling. es will debut Star Pride, a sleek Those who enjoy athletic new style of yacht joining their pursuits may be intrigued by fleet. Star Pride is a some of Windstar’s power yacht, all suite new itineraries inship with a capacity cluding the Sail & of 212 guests. Star Cycle Bike Tour out Pride has no formal of Barcelona, or a nights and no set golf cruise from Eddining time. inburgh to Dublin. For those who Both are being ofenjoy casual luxury Betsy Scherr fered in 2014. without the regiI recently attended mentation of formal nights a gala dinner event and met or the high price tag, the Star the CEO of Windstar Cruises, Pride is a breath of fresh air. Hans Birkholz. He asked if Originally built in 1988 as Sea- I had sailed on Windstar. I bourn Pride, it was purchased told him I had and described last year by Windstar and com- my less than ideal experience pletely transformed. on his ship many years ago. Some of the Star Pride’s Birkholz said, “We must get unique features and amenities you on Windstar again!” He include: was very adamant I experience • Al fresco style candlelight Windstar now. dining under the stars I told him even though my • The Yacht Club, a chic personal experience was not up lounge and coffee bar to par, every client I book on • Open bridge to which Windstar – and I mean every guests are invited to come in client – absolutely love them and talk with the captain and and continue to book Windstar the officers, view the naviga- again and again. So, I know tional charts and enjoy the they are doing something right. view. I also believe having Birkholz at • Watersports. Star Pride, the helm is a good thing. He is like its Windstar sister ships, passionate about Windstar and has the capability to lower the making it absolutely the best back deck so clients can enjoy experience for all guests. I plan complimentary water sports off to take him up on his offer. I the stern. Watersports include look forward to cruising on Star water skiing, wakeboarding, Pride very soon. paddleboarding, windsurfWindstar Cruises new 2015

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Sunriver Golf: New season, old rates

By Paul J. Grieco expectations for the Woodlands We can relish the notion course with the replacement that in just three short weeks of five greens (Nos. 18, and the Sunriver golf season will 1 through 4), making all the begin. Expectations run high greens the same T1 bentgrass that the courses, mostly snow throughout. On April 16, covered since Dethe Sunriver Mens cember, will emerge Golf Club will host in prime condition its annual kickoff ready for us to begin breakfast. our almost 28 week season on the MeadResort member ows course, openrates ing officially April Resort Golf Mem19, with a preview Paul J. Grieco ber rates have been round scheduled held to the same April 18 for Member Appre- level as last year’s rates, which ciation Day. means that the right memberThe Woodlands, more sus- ship for each player’s personal ceptible to cold and frost than situation can drive the average the Meadows, is scheduled price down significantly, well to open May 23. Crosswater below daily rates, including opens April 11. There are high rates for Sunriver homeowners

1.5 rounds and Deschutes Golf appeals to the per week, County residents, who both idiot in us and the child. your cost per e n j o y l o w e r Just how childlike golf round would rates than the players become is proven amount to a public at large. by their frequent inability hard to beat $44. Perks for All annual to count past five. memberships - John Updike, Pulitzer Prize Single Annual Membership described herewinning novelist include unin include green limited acfees, cart fees, companied advance booking of tee times and unlimited guests at Preferred Guest of access to the putting course. A Member Rates and 16 days advanced booking of tee times. pretty sweet deal once again. Family Membership (seven Many homeowners and local residents, including members day annual pass) includes the of the Sunriver Men’s Golf member, spouse and depenClub, opt for the Single Mem- dent children 22 or younger bership (seven day annual for $3,350. It doesn’t take pass) at $1,795 for the season. advanced mathematics to figConsider this: if you play two ure that if both spouses and a rounds a week during the golf child or two play often, this is season, your cost per round an extraordinary value. Young would be $33 – plus free range Executive Membership (seven balls at all times, even between day annual pass) at $995 has all rounds when you are just out at the perks of a single memberthe range to hone your game. ship for a little more than half If you average 2.5 rounds per the cost. So a young executive week, the price drops to $27 23 to 45 years of age needs to per round; at three rounds per play (and due to other obligaweek, as many of the SRMGC tions may indeed be limited) members play, the average cost only half as often to enjoy the same average costs as the single drops to $22 per round. Moving in the other direc- member. A Young Executive tion, if you averaged only Family Membership may be

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Referral program To encourage existing members to recruit new members, Sunriver Resort golf management offers gift certificates to those who are responsible for new members joining. To sign up an Educator or Recreational Member, the reward is a $100 gift certificate. For all other memberships, it’s a whopping $250 gift certificate. For full information about this program, about memberships or to apply, go to www. sunriver-resort.com/golf then click on Golf in the menu line, then Golf Membership, then Resort Golf Memberships 2014.

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Three Rivers School students participate in club volleyball Southern Deschutes Volleyball Association (SDVA) had its final Club Volleyball tournament March 15 in Redmond. Club Volleyball is an offseason activity that allows the players to progress via practice and tournaments. Teams try out by age (12 and under, 14U, etc.,) practice 2-4 times per week and play all day tournaments on weekends in Redmond, Prineville, Bend and Sisters. In its first year at Three Rivers Middle School, SDVA’s 14U team played nine tournaments. (Tournament season is January-March.) The team had four 6th, one 7th and five 8th grade students from Three Rivers Middle School and one 8th grader from High Desert Middle School. “Club volleyball is a great learning experience for the players and invaluable for girls who would

like to play high school volleyball,” said Tom Wilkerson, owner of Blondies Pizza in Sunriver, who coached the Three Rivers Middle School 14U team. The team won first place in its bracket at a March 2 tournament in Prineville. Front row, left to right: Skylar Eager, Skylar Durham, Morgan Prochnow, Bella Valdez, Grace Lickteig. Back row, left to right: Isabella Vuysteke, Jena Lustyik, Natalie Tone, Assistant Coach Sarah Priest, Emma Krenson, Emma Preston, Chloe Preston. On the floor where he belongs, coach Tom Wilkerson

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the season, most of which goes to the Oregon Golf Association membership, which includes handicap maintenance and tracking, including opportunities to play in numerous statewide competitions. Not only is there play every Wednesday and some other occasional days in official Men’s Club competitions, most of the members also play on other days of the week for fun and friendship. Official events are played with other area clubs, and statistics for each player are tracked cumulatively for the season, posted online weekly,

with rewards given in a large number of categories across all skill levels. New members are welcome. Sunriver residency is not a requirement. Find the SRMGC online at www.srmensgolf.com. Apply for membership using the Annual Membership Registration tab in the menu (on

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Vacation Home Maintenance: Are some of your guests pests? By Shannon Bassett Inviting friends to stay in your house to enjoy the Sunriver ambience is great fun. Once in a while, especially if you are not around for a period of time, a different type of guest arrives – the kind with more than two legs. I’ve learned a lot about four-, six- and eight-legged interlopers. The eight-legged spiders are never welcome. I have one client who comes unglued at the sight of any arachnid larger than a penny. One can always use “Raid” type sprays in the house or spray with a stronger poison the perimeter of the house foundation, but who wants all of that toxic stuff in or near the house? My arachnaphobic client swears by any common household cleaner like “409” or “Lysol.” Death is instant with the additional plus of being able to do a little cleaning at the same time. The best solution, however, is keeping the house dusted and free of cobwebs. Some of our clients have us do a literal sweep of the house every so often. The six-legged insects — mosquitos most notably among them — need to stay outside as well. Make sure window screens are intact and keep the doors closed, unless screen doors are

available. The messiest of unwelcome guests are the mice that find their way into the snug confines of a house — and they don’t even care if the owners are also staying there. A single mouse can leave 50 to 60 droppings per night and will urinate frequently all over the place. That translates into a heck of a mess if you are gone for a few months and the mice move in. The quickest way to get rid of these trespassers is to find out where they come into the house. Access points for cable and water lines are common entry points. Mice often find entry in the garage around the water heater or furnace. Once in the house, mice frequently are found under the sinks or in the pantry. Barbeques, especially built-ins, are a favorite place as well. Once the entry point is identified and closed off, the remaining pests can be trapped and eliminated. “Treats” that we found on the bed pillow in one home turned out to be droppings left by a rodent family which had moved in during the owners’ absence. The critters decided that the bed in the master bedroom was the most comfortable place to rest. The laundry room became a bathroom and the dryer vent

provided easy entry from the outdoors. Rug edges frayed as the mice snacked on them on their way to the pantry. One home had new owners who discovered how poorly the house had been remodeled when heavy rains arrived and water flooded into the house. We got the water under control but more remodeling — the correct way, compliant with local building codes — was in order. When the waterdamaged sheetrock in the lower level of the house was removed, it revealed several generations of mouse families – all dead and most petrified, a process that can take a few days to a few months depending on the time of year. It was awful. We discovered the varmints had come into the walls through gaps left in the siding after the first remodel. It appeared as though they fell into the lower wall openings and were trapped. Dog doors are another common rodent entry point. After picking up several piles and muttering some complaints about the cleaners, we spotted a trail of feces that led to a dog door. The pack rats were literally marching right into the house. A little more vigilance

Surrounding the house with rocks as well as an active trap trapping program cleared the home of critters. Hard to believe Chip and Dale could be so much trouble. Raccoons are also cute, except when they are living above your hot tub or tearing through your garbage. A family of raccoons moved into the deck space above a hot tub. The critter condo emitted a strong stench as they used the area right above the hot tub for a bathroom. A strobe light with a mask over it was placed in the area to chase the raccoons away. Once evicted, a little construction work closed off all access to the critter condo and the problem disappeared. The garbage can issue continues, but that can be resolved with bungee ties on the cans, and is a much easier solution than spending the day picking up waste strewn across the yard. Critters need space. Just make sure their space is outside by securing the house.

to keeping the dog door in use only by the dog solved the problem. And I apologized to the housekeepers. Douglas tree squirrels are cuter than mice, unless they overrun your home. These little critters love to get up on the roof, crawl into the attic and start a family. Although they are outside during the day, they come alive at night and can keep the whole house up as they run around the attic and between the walls. Squirrels have been known to chew through siding to access a favorite location. Cutting off all access to the house is critical for eliminating the pesky critters and a regular trapping program can lessen the problem. Squirrels are territorial and will not go willingly. One Sunriver resident found this out the hard way when a baby squirrel wandered off from the nest and fell down between the walls. Cutting into the drywall was the only way to get rid of the uninvited guest. Ground squirrels can tunnel through the yard and under the house. They have been known to chew through sprinkler lines and get into crawl spaces. One home was infested with ground squirrels. A shallow foundation in soft soil allowed the squirrels to tunnel into the crawl space.

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Asia Watch: Taiwan standing out and is doing fine

By Michael J. Ranieri bursement of health care funds. Over the last few months It is basically modeled after I have written about violent Medicare here in the U.S. but civil strife which has arisen in Taiwan’s program is equipped various Asian countries, namely to cover all of the population, China, Singapore, Myanmar not just the elderly. and Thailand. These The results: uniwere certainly not versal access and feel good stories. It’s high-quality care at now time to share very low costs. Taisome observations wan now spends only about Taiwan, a seven percent of its country which in GDP on health care recent years has been compared with 17 Michael Ranieri comparatively calm, percent in the U.S. and in my view on From my discussions the right track for continued with family and friends, pasuccess. Why? They have suc- tients and doctors are quite cessfully dealt with three thorny satisfied with NHI though issues: relations with China, doctors do complain about health care and the environ- not being paid enough by the ment. system. It is interesting to note First, Taiwanese leaders that my wife and I have Taihave been able to walk a fine wanese friends here in Oregon line between boosting their who travel to Taiwan for their economy with China’s help health care needs. They rave and not being seen as selling about their native country’s low out to the mainland. Let’s not cost and quality care. They also forget that Taiwan rejects the like the idea that every enrollee Chinese Communist Party’s in the program has a smart claim to sovereignty over the card. This is a credit card size island. Despite this situation, card that includes provider and cross-straits relations have never patient profiles. The physician been better. President of Tai- puts the card into a reader and wan Ma Ying Chou’s policy of the patient’s medical history engagement with China has and prescriptions come up on been an economic boon for his a computer screen. This card country. Cross-strait trade has also enables the single payer risen by more than 50 percent insurer to monitor abuses in the since 2008, to $197 billion in system, i.e. whether a doctor is 2013. Taiwan’s trade surplus charging too much or not prewith China was $116 billion scribing the proper medication. in 2013. It was also encouragThird, this island nation ing to see that in February of of 23 million is considered this year government leaders of one of the top recyclers in the China and Taiwan met for the world and a leader in profirst time since the two sides environment policy for the Asia split in 1949. Pacific. Taiwan’s commitment Second, unbeknown to many to recycling not only benefits its people in the U.S., Taiwan has implemented a very popular national health care program, known as National Health Insurance or NHI. Despite being a strong free-market economy, Taiwan decided to create a new health care system in the mid-1990s. They worried about soaring health costs. Taiwan studied every existing model and chose a single payer compulsory social insurance plan which centralizes the dis-

environment but its economy as well. Recycling firms have grown in number from about 100 in the 1980s and 1990s to more than 2,000 at present. It has also been reported that recyclers earned $2.2 billion in revenue in 2013. Taiwan has changed a lot since I lived there in the midseventies and then again in the eighties. At that time it was not uncommon to see mountains of trash lining the streets and open spaces that weren’t snatched up by manufacturing developers used as landfills or toxic waste dumps. Not anymore. The Taiwan government now spends about $6 billion each year on subsidies to recycling companies. Manufacturers, importers and households are all working together along with active civic groups and non-governmental organiza-

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tions to make Taiwan a cleaner and safer place to live and work. Their efforts are bearing fruit. The recycling industry is booming in Taiwan and households are very conscious nowadays about what they must do with their trash or how they must recycle. Daily waste accumulation has decreased significantly and the national recycling rate exploded from 5 percent to more than 60 percent in the last ten years. To be sure, Taiwan hasn’t solved all the problems which

befall a vibrant, developing, democratic nation but it appears to have its priorities in the right order. It has done a good job in the years since I left there and given the way they have dealt with some of the most difficult issues of modern times I’m confident this small nation will continue to succeed. Michael Ranieri lived in Taiwan, Bangkok and Hong Kong for 25 years while working in the banking industry. He holds a master’s degree in Chinese studies and speaks Mandarin.

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snowmelt will be the same, as will be the result. A similar lack of knowledge of basic agronomy created, in some ways, even more damaging and focused flooding of homes originating from elevated greens of the Woodlands Golf course. Second, the SROA needs to consider digging French drains, and filling them with rock and gravel in low-lying common areas. One can observe examples of such drains throughout the City of Bend. Third, there was a lack of coordinated disaster response between a very dedicated and, in some ways, heroic Sunriver Police and Fire Department and the representatives of the sewage and water departments of Sunriver Resort. As of 30 days from now, I shall have flood insurance. I hope, based on corrective action, to not see a repeat of a preventable disaster, and a more coordinated response to future black swan events. SUNRIVER SCENE • APRIL 2014

A Chorus of One & Letters from our Readers

commentary Chorus: Flood was a ‘black swan’ event Louis Kosta, Sunriver I am a homeowner at 9 Rocky Mountain Lane, and now live here full time after retiring in Nov. 2011. As I write this a construction crew is replacing flood damaged heating ducts, and removing and replacing grey water contaminated plastic tarp in the crawl space beneath my home.

I have had a detailed discussion regarding recent events with Chief of Police Marc Mills. I spent two hours walking around Lake Penhollow, the adjacent alfalfa field, and inspecting – to use a backcountry skiing term – the terrain trap through which floodwaters flowed. I have reached the following conclusions:

Seniors need cell phones

sight,” to all my friends and acquaintances. We think we are invincible but we aren’t. The next fall is just around the corner. I no longer feel properly dressed without my cell phone. Making a habit of carrying it everywhere is very important. One of my friends suggested that I write this for all the people who have been putting off making a cell phone part of their attire. Don’t. It may save your life.

Barbara Bailey, Deschutes River Recreation Homesites I am one of the many senior citizens in the Sunriver area who live alone. Last February I fell and broke my hip. My cell phone was across the room on a side table and I had to inch my way across the floor to reach it. I called 911 and they arrived before I ended the call. I was in a rehab center for over a month and had a lot of time to think about what happened to me and could happen to others who live alone. Anyone who lives alone should keep their cell phone with them at all times. I am never without mine, including at night when it is around my neck. You never know when a fall will happen, and it is important to call 911 as soon as possible. I have been preaching, “Don’t let your cell phone out of your By Brooke Snavely

During the planning stage for this issue, I considered including some April Fools material to test if people are still reading from cover to cover. Those with long memories may recall our April 2002 issue in which we supposed an aerial tramway from Sunriver to Mt. Bachelor, a dome over Sunriver to prevent eagles and hawks from carrying away little dogs, and Concorde flights landing at the Sunriver Airport. Back then reader feedback was evenly split between love and hate of the spoof stories. I don’t see any need for spoofs this April; actual news events of late are pretty hard to believe. Examples: Remember the Feb. 20 SUNRIVER SCENE • APRIL 2014

SROA’s prompt, effective response to flood

Gerald Brown, Sunriver and Monterey, Calif. By the time I was informed by a neighbor that our summer home was involved in a flood (Huh? Are you kidding?), evidently SROA had already responded by building flow diversion snow-ice berms, dropping sandbags around our place, and using pumper trucks

First, the alfalfa field will cause a repeat of recent events the next time it snows heavily, and then rains. The time line was unusually rapid for the recent series of storms, but such a cycle is common in Oregon. The builders of railroads are aware of such issues, and incorporated conduits beneath their tracks, to direct water underneath, and past the rail

berms. This flood was not biblical, not an act of God, but rather caused by a lack of foresight by those who created a denuded hillside, on a 20 degree north facing slope, and then saturated it with water to support an alfalfa crop. The next exit site for another such heavy, rapid

to remove water. For these actions, I am most grateful, and thank SROA and their personnel for such prompt, effective support. Over the past 25 years, this is not the first time I have been thankful for SROA and its employees. I called in our contractor, and he declared “you are very, very lucky, though your property is a bit of a mess, I can see the water came up to within a half inch of your cellar vent plugs.” Although Lake Penhollow is not directly to blame, it seems to me that the newly deforested, and newly leveled fields used to dispense Penhollow water onto the summer alfalfa crop could use some drainage control. Evidently, a lot of drainage control. I am sorry for my near neighbors, who have suffered considerable damage. Fingers crossed responsible parties will promptly admit error, correct these recently cre-

ated drainage vulnerabilities… and soon offer to pony up reparations, lest this all reverts to the courts.

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Rental market realities

Katy Brundan, Sunriver and Eugene What seems to be missing from the debate about SHARC fees is a sense of market reality. A recent letter suggested that renters should pay more in SHARC fees because they visit in “masses” and “did not pay any assessment fee.” If we raise fees to the extent that vacationers are priced out of using the facilities, then we have done ourselves a disservice. I’m sure I’m not the only Sunriver owner to have opted out of the IRAP program this year due to the exorbitant cost. I cannot justify raising my rents as much as it would take to cover the SHARC fees, given that my property is basically a

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one-family rental. Will my guests pay independently to use the SHARC facilities this year? I don’t know. It may be too expensive. As an owner in the IRAP program, I would be forced to purchase eight SHARC cards for $2160, despite the fact that my property does not accommodate eight pool-paying visitors and is priced accordingly (it only sleeps eight if two are babies or toddlers). If we can’t find a more sensible pricing system, then SHARC will lose out on visitors.

From the Editor’s Desk: When truth is stranger than fiction closure of the Highway 97 Cottonwood Road interchange? An off-duty firefighter found a tubular device with wires sticking out of it on the highway on-ramp. Unsure of what it was, authorities called in the Oregon State Police Bomb Squad. The bomb squad responded all the way from the Willamette Valley and destroyed the device with a blast of high-pressure water. The closure of the interchange lasted four hours. It turns out the device was part of a weather station that fell off a Sunriver owner’s motorhome. The owner saw pictures of the device in news coverage. He drove through the interchange before the emergency closure and wondered if it was something that fell off his motorhome. Sure enough, he discovered the exterior portion of his motorhome’s weather station missing and contacted the Sunriver police department

to let them know. By that time police had researched a serial number they found on the device and determined it was part of a weather station and not a bomb, but they didn’t know where it came from. A week before the bomb scare, floodwaters swept through Sunriver from east to west. In the past, minor flooding has occurred along the Deschutes River on Sunriver’s low-lying western boundary. This time was different. Snow melt and stormwater from Sunriver Environmental LLC property east of Sunriver ran downhill, pooled against the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks and percolated into Sunriver, flooding dozens of properties. Representatives of Sunriver Environmental LLC, which owns the wastewater spray fields located to the east of Sunriver and the railroad, blamed the public lands east of the spray fields for generating the water. www.sunriverowners.org

Approximately 40 homes had water against their foundations; many had water in their crawlspaces. A number of garages were flooded and many items stored in garages were damaged. At least one home heating system was shorted out and one hot tub heater and pump system was ruined by immersion. Several property owners reported damage to sub-floor heating ducts and insulation. The latest and factual April Fools also comes courtesy of Sunriver Environmental LLC. Less than two weeks after the flood, Sunriver Water LLC, a subsidiary managed by the same people, filed a general rate case with the Oregon Public Utilities Commission. They want to increase water rates to residential customers 28-percent by July. This in addition to a 28-percent rate increase they put into effect three years ago. Sunriver Water’s filing states the 28 percent increase is

needed to keep up with inflationary costs and for water system improvements. Last I checked inflation was running under 2 percent. I’m interested in the justification for the remaining 26 percent. Water company customers can help themselves and the community by petitioning the PUC to regulate Sunriver Water’s rates. If PUC receives enough petitions requesting regulation, they will hold public hearings at which any customer may ask questions. The more people who study the filing, the more questions will be asked. Customers have until April 11 to request rate regulation. Sunriver Water LLC’s rate case filing is available through the PUC at http://apps.puc. state.or.us/edockets/docket. asp?DocketID=18885. Happy getting-to-thebottom of this latest reality check. Page 39

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