April 2017 Sunriver Scene by Sunriver Scene

Dust off those winter blues – and warm your soul – with a visit to one of Oregon’s rejuvenating hot springs

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE SROA News ................ 4-5 Calendar ..................... 13 SHARC News ............... 22

Public Safety ............... 27 Classified .................... 38 Editorial ..................... 39

SROA members are invited to the Health & Home Improvement Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 29 at SHARC

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S U N R I V E R

S C E N E A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSOCIATION

APRIL • 2017

VOLUME XLIII • NUMBER 4

Preparing for mosquito season, control efforts started By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene If winter itself wasn’t bad enough, all that snow has resulted in an accumulation of water in normally dry areas that could lead to a higher hatching of eggs and mosquito breeding. “An abundance of water will add to the intensity of a mosquito hatch, but shouldn’t start it early,” said Chris Stubblefield of Four Rivers Vector Control District (FRVCD). “Our spring is still cold with 20 degree evenings. And mosquitoes won’t even fly around if it’s below 50 degrees. Although mosquitoes usually emerge in force in late May or early June, a week of high temperatures could give the larvae a boost and hatch them out early. Completely getting rid of mosquitoes would be like trying to keep the deer from eating your landscaping (virtually impossible), but measures are taken to try and alleviate some larvae and adult insects. Each year, the Sunriver Owners Association contracts with FRVCD to spray throughout Sunriver and on Forest Service land along the Deschutes River. “If we weren’t doing what we’re doing, it would be much, much worse,” said Stubblefield, whose mosquito control district stretches from La Pine State Park to Benham Falls. Stubblefield said FRVCD has already begun control work in the area. “We started in mid-March,” he said. “Hand crews started inspecting and treating standing water for mosquito larvae as soon as the local snow pack receded.” When temperatures get warm enough this summer, fog trucks will be used on non-windy, warm evenings to kill off Turn to Mosquitoes, page 3 SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLIlI • NUMBER 4 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707

The Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ Band will be playing at John Gray Amphitheater on June 20.

Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ announce joint tour; stop in Sunriver Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ have announced a very special, full-band tour in support of their first album as a duo, ‘TajMo’ (dropping May 5 via Concord Records). TajMo: The Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ Band will see these two blues legends share the stage for a once-in-alifetime night of music, including stops in Sunriver, Nashville’s storied Ryman

Auditorium and the Hollywood Bowl, among others. Brought to you by the Sunriver Owners Association, the duo will perform in their only Oregon stop at the Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC) on Tuesday, June 20. Doors will open at 6 p.m., opening act at 7 p.m. and TajMo at 8:15 p.m.

“We are truly excited to be welcoming two blues legends to SHARC this summer. With another expected sellout, this will be SROA’s fourth year of hosting nationally recognized and award-winning musical acts,” said Keith Kessaris, Sunriver Owners Association assistant general manager. “Don’t miss Turn to Taj Mahal, page 11

SROA Public Works annual ladder fuels pickup begins

Properly placed ladder fuels along the road edge await pickup by Public Works crews.

SROA NEWS – The annual ladder fuels pickup program offered by the Sunriver Owners Association Public Works Department will begin in April and run through October. Pickups take place on the first whole week of each month. How long it takes to reach your lane depends on the amount of brush to be collected around Sunriver. This service is provided only to individual Sunriver property owners for reduction of ladder fuels. Owners using contractors or contractors doing

work on private property are responsible for disposal of all debris they create. Vegetative materials generated for building construction is also the responsibility of the owner and their contractor and will not be removed by SROA. For more information about the SROA’s ladder fuels pickup program, call 541-593-2483. Read more about upcoming ladder fuels reduction on Sunriver commons on page 3. PRSRT STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID BEND, OR PERMIT NO. 213

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SUNRIVER SCENE • APRIL 2017

Work to begin for 2017 fuel reduction projects in Sunriver SUNRIVER

SCENE APRIL 2017 Volume XLIII, No. 4 57455 Abbot Drive P.O. Box 3278 Sunriver, OR 97707

OWNER/PUBLISHER Sunriver Owners Association

The SUNRIVER SCENE is the official monthly publication of the Sunriver Owners Association, a not-for-profit Oregon corporation dedicated to: “Maintaining Sunriver as a premier residental and resort community, protecting and enhancing its quality of life, natural environment and property values.” The SCENE is mailed to Sunriver property owners anywhere in the U.S. and available at locations throughout Sunriver or through a paid subscription by mail. Publication of advertising copy or individuals’ opinions in the SCENE does not constitute endorsement by the newspaper, the Sunriver Owners Association or any of its members or board of directors. Each advertiser bears responsibility for claims made on their behalf. Scene content including stories, advertising and images are copyrighted and cannot be re-published without permission.

HOW TO REACH US EDITOR Susan Berger 541.585.2937 susanb@srowners.org ADVERTISING Vickie Killion 541.585.2939 vickiek@srowners.org

COMMUNICATIONS TECH Linda Donahue 541.585.2938 lindad@srowners.org

SROA CONTACTS 541.593.2411

888.284.6639 toll-free email: infosroa@srowners.org www.sunriverowners.org GENERAL MANAGER Hugh Palcic hughp@srowners.org ASST. GENERAL MANAGER Keith Kessaris keithk@srowners.org COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 541.593.6645 NATURAL RESOURCES 541.593.1522

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By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene Wildfire season is just around the corner. With winter snow quickly receding, the SROA Natural Resources Department is finishing up field work in preparation of go to bid for the 2017 ladder fuels reduction (LFR) and tree thinning on Sunriver commons. Ladder fuels are the accumulation of combustible material that link the ground to the tree canopy and includes bitterbrush, live and dead limbs and tree seedlings. Thinning of larger trees reduces competition between trees to promote forest health as well as slowing the spread of fire should it reach the tree canopy. LFR and tree thinning are essential tools for mechanical removal of vegetation in a wildland urban interface community such as Sunriver. Postcard notices will be sent to property owners located within the approximately 150 acre 2017 LFR project area located within the interior of the community between circles 1, 2, 3, 4 and 11, including the Island Road area. Backlog from 2016 includes acreage between circle 11 and Cottonwood Road. LFR and tree thinning will

occur on common property only and is expected to begin by early summer and continue into late fall. Work is dependent upon fire season restrictions, weather and schedule of the hired contractor(s). Staff has marked property lines with pink ribbon, while trees scheduled for removal are marked with green paint. Although every effort is made to accurately locate property lines, some ladder fuels reduction work could occur on the fringes of an owner’s property. Property owners are asked to contact SROA by the due date on the postcard if they feel the property boundaries or trees are incorrectly marked. Owners are responsible for knowing where their property lines are. Wood generated from this project will be available to Sunriver owners to collect and use as firewood. Owners with a valid Member Preference ID card can stop by the SROA office and obtain a free permit and load tags required to collect and transport the wood. For more information, contact the SROA Natural Resources Department at 541-593-1522.

Mosquitoes

filling area lakes and rivers to overflowing. Low-lying areas have become wetlands – creating ideal breeding grounds and reaching eggs that have been lying dormant for years. “We will do everything we can to give folks a safe and comfortable 2017,” said Stubblefield. “Cover up if you’re going out in the mosquitoes, and use repellant that contains Deet, Picaradin or oil of lemon eucalyptus.”

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flying adults. “We fog between the hours of dusk and midnight when everyone is asleep. We do it in the evening as we obviously don’t want to fog people or beneficial insects that are active during daylight hours,” said Stubblefield. As the river and snowmelt water levels increase, FRVCD will also utilize helicopters to treat larger areas as well as boats and hand crews to spread granules to specifically kill off larvae. Female mosquitoes lay eggs in and around standing water, where larvae grow into mature bugs. Rain gutters, birdbaths, tree holes, old buckets and even tires are all potential egghatching sites. Snowmelt and spring rains also contribute by

Sunriver Owners Association Natural Resources Department is to protect lives and property from the threat of wildland fires. Properties compliant with the Sunriver Ladder Fuels Reduction Plan are more likely to be defended by the Sunriver Fire Department and other mutual aid agencies. Each year, staff inspects half of the private properties in the community, alternating between north and south, for vegetation growth and wildfire risk. In March, properties with excessive ladder fuels were issued a Notice of Deficiency Advisory and issued a permit to clean up their property by July 1. Around June 1, if a property has yet to come into compliance they will receive a final, 30day notice. Those who fail to comply within this time period can be cited and fined $500, a fine that is assessed monthly until the property is brought to compliance. In April, other properties showing an increase in ladder fuels will be mailed a courtesy letter and permit to reduce those fuels. Properties that fail to meet the standards outlined in the Protecting your investment A primary objective of the Sunriver Ladder Fuels Reduc-

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tion Plan are submitted to the Oregon Department of Forestry at the end of each year. State rules then apply within Sunriver. Under the Oregon Forestland-Urban Interface Fire Protection Act of 1997, the state is empowered to collect up to $100,000 in fire suppression costs should a fire originate, spread within the protection zone around a structure or driveway not meeting the standards, and ODF incurs extraordinary costs for fire suppression. Maintaining a healthy forest Decades of logging and fire suppression have drastically altered the landscape to dense thickets of (mostly) lodgepole pine (as many as 500 to 1,000 trees per acre) and heavy underbrush. Although native to the northwest, lodgepole pine grows quickly and unless trees are Turn to Ladder, page 11

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Editor’s Note: These same stories have run in the last few issues of the Scene to be compliant with SROA’s Consolidated Plan relating to the SROA board candidate & nomination process.

Wanted: Candidates for the SROA Board of Directors SROA NEWS – Are you willing to make a commitment to your association? Looking for a chance to work toward making Sunriver the best place possible? Then this is your opportunity to become a candidate in the August election of new members to the Sunriver Owners Association Board of Directors. To seek consideration by the SROA Nominating Committee, complete a Board Applicant Information Form, as well as other required forms, and submit them to the SROA office by April 3. Or you may choose to contact a member of the committee (see contact information at the end of this article) to indicate your interest in running for election or to learn about the steps required to become a candidate. To have your name placed on the ballot without going through the nomination process, you need to file a Petition for Candidacy with 100 property owner signatures (only one signature per property) at the SROA office by 4 p.m. on May 1. You are also required to complete a Candidacy Form for the Board of Directors, a Conflict of Interest Form, a Confidentiality Form, and a Code of Conduct and Ethics Form. All

forms are available by contacting the SROA office on Abbot Drive or at 541-593-2411. If you know someone who you think would make a good candidate for election to the board, please contact one of the members of the Nominating Committee. Preferred qualifications for candidacy • Has leadership experience in a business, profession or organization • Is willing to commit to the duties and responsibilities of the position by preparing for and attending monthly board workshops and meetings, as well as other specific

assignments • Has the ability to work collaboratively to address complex issues and effectively problem solve • Exhibits collegiality and tolerance of differing views • Is a SROA member in good standing Time commitment The board meets for a work session on the Friday before prior to its regular meeting Saturday morning (the third Saturday of the month). Board members make a commitment to spend about 30 hours per month on board business. Resident and non-resident owners are welcome to apply.

Candidate by petition process SROA NEWS – The SROA Bylaws allow for nomination by petition for candidacy to the SROA Board of Directors. This provision is important since the board wishes to provide a means of candidacy for those who want to contribute to the membership through service on the SROA Board of Directors, but who prefer not to seek candidacy through the Nominating Committee process. SROA board candidates must be Sunriver property owners in good standing. Duties and responsibilities of the position include preparation for and attendance at board workshops and meetings normally held on the third Friday and Saturday of the month, as well as being willing to accept

specific assignments. It is estimated that board membership duties require a commitment of approximately 30 hours per month. SROA employees are not eligible for candidacy. A prospective board member should have demonstrated leadership skills based on past experience and achievements. He or she should bring a broad perspective and show willingness to seek solutions. The individual is expected to work with enthusiasm and integrity to help the Sunriver community move forward on important issues facing the SROA board and the community as a whole. The SROA Bylaws state candidates by petition must file a petition form with no fewer than 100 signatures of

Sunriver Recycle Center What CAN and CAN’T be recycled

YES

Aluminum: Clean cans and foil Tin cans: Clean Glass bottles & jars: Clean, no lids Corrugated cardboard/brown bags: All boxes must be FLATTENED and placed in cardboard recycle bin Mixed paper: Junk mail, envelopes, white/colored paper, computer paper, tin can labels, wrapping paper, newspapers, magazines & catalogs Paperboard*: Cereal, cracker & shoe boxes, soda/beer cartons, paper egg cartons, paper towel tubes Plastic: Bottles. Plastic butter/yogurt tubs/sour cream/cottage cheese 6 oz or larger only. Remove lids (discard) & rinse clean

No pie tins, foil wrapping paper or wrapping ribbon No styrofoam or packing peanuts No ceramics, plates or cups, baking dishes, Pyrex, light bulbs, mirrors or window glass No slick or wax coated cardboard pizza boxes No confetti-style paper shreds; paper strips OK No chip bags, plastic bags or food to go or doggie boxes No dirty bottles or cans, rusty cans, paint or aerosol cans. No lids from jars or bottles

*Paperboard items can go in with the regular recycling while corrugated cardboard (ie: shipping type boxes) must be FLATTENED and placed in the cardboard recycle bin.

Please Do Not Dump Garbage! Depositing anything other than the YES items may result in the entire load going into the landfill and none of it recycled!

Recycle Center Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily

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Nominating Committee contact information The following members of the SROA Nominating Committee are happy to answer any questions prospective board candidates may have. • Margaret Angell, chair: mangell0402@ gmail.com or 541-593-3242 • Gary Carlson: mesquitobiker@gmail.com or 541-593-5004 • Jane Boubel: jboubel@chamberscable.com or 541-593-2641 • Jane Vakoc: jane@vakoc.com or 541-598-2048 • Scott Hall: scotth@chamberscable.com or 541-306-0114 • Donna Farnam: dfinsr@gmail.com or 541-593-3852 • Skip Smith: bs_as3457@yahoo.com or 541-593-7404 individual property owners (only one valid signature per property) at least 90 days prior to the close of the election (this year’s election closes at 12 p.m. on Aug, 12). It is required that petitions be filed by May 1 to give the Election Committee time to verify signatures and so that candidate information may be included in the June issue of the Sunriver Scene. Forms for completing the candidacy by petition process may be obtained by contacting the SROA office at 541-5932411, or by stopping by the SROA office located at 57455 Abbot Drive. Required forms include the

petition itself, the Board Applicant Candidacy Form, Conflict of Interest Form, and Confidentiality Form. Required forms may also be downloaded at www.sunri verowners.org. Go to Online Office > Online Forms. It is advised that candidates by petition contact the Nominating Committee for information about the process and about serving on the board. Completed forms should be mailed or delivered to the Elections Committee, Sunriver Owners Association, P.O. Box 3728 Sunriver, OR 97707. The deadline for petition filing is 4 p.m. Friday, May 1.

Thinking about volunteering but… …you don’t want to be tied down by, or locked into weekly or monthly meetings with projects requiring your undivided attention for days on end? Well, we may have a solution for you. Please consider joining the SROA Election Committee. Here’s how simple this is. Each year, on the second Saturday of August for 3 to 4 hours, you help count votes.

Votes are either for election of board members or, on occasion, a special proposal as well. How easy is that? If you are interested in volunteering, please contact me by phone 541-593-7469 or email at Sunriver2046@gmail.com. Thank you. Jayne Meister, SROA Election Committee chair.

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IN SUNRIVER SUNRIVER SCENE • APRIL 2017

Sunriver

OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Let’s Recycle

sroa president’s message

Does this scenario sound (and their guests) who stop at familiar? It’s a Thursday in the recycling center on their Sunriver. I notice that I have way home to Vancouver or Coos a hefty pile of recyBay, only to find the clables at my Sunriver containers overflowing house. Am I going and piles of stuff on the to make a trek to the ground? During our recycling center in November listening Sunriver? I remind sessions in Lake Oswego, Salem and Eugene, myself that Thursday is my day to sign we learned that some checks at SROA’s ad- Pat Hensley vacation-home owners min office – around facing this problem eithe corner from the recycling ther have to take the recyclables center. Great! Why not com- back to their Sunriver houses bine the trips and save time and or stuff them in their cars to gasoline? So I load my mixed take home with them to their recycling, corrugated cardboard primary residences. and glass jars and bottles into Sunriver recycles. A lot. In the back of my car and head off fact, Sunriver deposited 437.54 to the recycling center. tons in 2016. When I get there, what do I SROA members value recyfind? Chances are the bins are cling. By keeping material out full. Maybe I can dump the of garbage cans and landfills, glass, but the rest stays in the car. we save money on our monthly In my experience, it often takes garbage bills. By reducing the two or three trips before I can use of natural resources to proactually get rid of my recycling. duce paper products, plastic The next time I come back, the bottles and tin cans, recycling mixed recycling containers may is consistent with protecting still be full but at least I can try our natural environment, a to get rid of the cardboard. Even key element of SROA’s mission that is an adventure for me: I’m statement. More simply, SROA “vertically challenged” (i.e., I’m members are walking the talk of short) and it’s not easy to lift protecting and enhancing the those awkward pieces of card- environment. board over my head and cram However, if it’s difficult to rethem into the narrow slot in the cycle, will people do it? SROA’s “cardboard only” bin. Board of Directors and staff As you are reading this, you have heard loud and clear that may be thinking: but Pat, it’s the recycling center in Sunriver easy for you just to take the is important to SROA members recycling back to your Sunriver and that the current situation house or leave it in your car is not acceptable. Doing someand wait for another day. What thing to address the problem is about vacation-home owners a high priority. We’ve heard this

in emails, telephone calls, owner complaints at board meetings, letters in the Scene, and most recently at listening sessions in the valley and in Sunriver. It’s clear there’s a problem. The photo on this page, which you will recall was also on the front page of the October 2016 Scene, illustrates that problem. What can SROA do to address it? The first thing to note is that SROA has to work with Deschutes County to find a “solve.” Per state mandate, Deschutes County is responsible for providing rural recycling services to members of the public. Contrary to popular belief, SROA does not provide the recycling services and, in fact, SROA does not control the recycling services that the county’s recycling contractor does provide. As you can see, finding a “solve” becomes complicated and more time consuming when multiple entities and agencies are added to the mix. This kind of collaboration does have its benefits though, as each party helps shoulder the load and provides unique skills and abilities to the table. Why not build and operate our own SROA-only recycling facility? Well, it boils down to money. Building a new recycling facility – whether paid for by SROA or the county’s recycling contractor – will involve a substantial capital outlay, perhaps to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Even if SROA did have the money to build it,

Read the October 2016 Scene (https://issuu.com/ sunriverscene/docs/sunriver_scene_october_2016) to learn more about the issues that have plagued the recycling site.

then we’d have to pay the costs of operating it. Luckily, there’s a better solution. SROA’s General Manager, Hugh Palcic, has conveyed to the county and the county’s recycling contractor the frustrations expressed by our owners. He has emphasized the need to address the recycling problem and is engaged in discussions with the county and its contractor to find short-term and longterm solutions. In the short run, the recycling contractor has increased the frequency of pickups, especially on holidays, and has also made sure that the facility is prepared and cleared for our busy weekends. More importantly, for the long run, we are optimistic that the recycling contractor will build a new, more efficient recycling facility that will be user-friendly, offering greater capacity and

March SROA Board of Directors meeting summary The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, March 18, 2017. Board members present: Pat Hensley, David Jendro, Bob Nelson, Richard Wharton, Dwayne Foley, Jim Fister, Mike Gocke, Roger Smith, Jim Adams (via phone). Staff present: Hugh Palcic, Susan Berger. Treasurer’s report • Year-to-date as of Feb. 28, 2017 (unaudited/estimated) • Operations Revenues $1,573,446 • Expenses sub-total 1,553,790 • Operations Surplus (deficit) 19,655 Owners forum –No owners in attendance. Board actions –Approved Feb. 17 board work session and Feb. 18 reguSUNRIVER SCENE • APRIL 2017

lar board meeting minutes as written. –Approved February 2017 financial statement (unaudited). Committee/board action requests –Approved appointment of Charlie Meyer as an alternate to the Design Committee. –Approved appointment of Veronica Jacknow as an alternate to the Finance Committee. Association operations Administration: Developed and sent inquiry letter to Sunriver Environmental regarding sewer rate increase. Assessing the recently proposed Sunriver Water Company rate increase application. Executed contract for services with the Sunriver Nature Center. Claims are being processed for damages caused by January snowstorms. FEMA application has also been filed and

we are waiting the outcome for potential funds. Accounting: Presented yearend 2016 financials to the Finance Committee. Brought in a temporary assistant due to long-term employee absence due to health issues. . Communications: Welcomed new team member Linda Donahue, who started March 1. Redesigned SHARC event space web pages to facilitate better tracking of who is coming to those pages. Community Development: Steady stream of submittals. Contractor registration and construction activity remains strong. Natural Resources: Attended a Long Term Recovery & Business Resiliency Workshop presented by the Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network. Continues GIS work and www.sunriverowners.org

preparation for 2017 ladder fuels reduction on commons. IT: Organized printer replacements and installation for Communications, SHARC and Community Development. Conducted bid process for replacing admin building fire alarm replacement. Public Works: Crews prepped the course for March Mudness event. Also cleaning up roads, pathways and making repairs following our challenging winter. Working with paving contractor to determine the cause of pathway cracking and potential remedies. Pool heater wiring repairs and heater circulation pump replacement completed. Recreation/SHARC: Hired Kanani Kitashima as full-time aqua tech. Meeting and reviewing potential café concessionaires. Summer recreational

increased availability. Under this improved set-up, there will be smaller bins – but a lot more of them – that can all be emptied into one compactor truck. This should reduce facility down time and minimize instances when the facility is full to overflowing. Just as functionality is important, it is imperative that this new facility be a good fit in Sunriver. Reflecting Hugh’s input, the design and location proposed by the recycling contractor and the county are being developed to minimize noise, avoid removal of trees, and comply with SROA’s design rules. What will it cost SROA? General Manager Palcic has proposed that SROA’s contribution to this collaboration should be an in-kind contribution through a long-term lease of association land. Thus, the costs Turn to Message, page 19

planning underway. Aquatic crews prepared pool decks, lazy river and water slides in anticipation of spring break. Kickedoff ticket sales for the June 20 TajMo concert at SHARC. Board discussion –None. Other business –None. The meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m. to executive session. The next SROA board work session will take place at 9 a.m. Friday, April 14, followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 15 in the SROA administration building, 57455 Abbot Drive, between circles 3 and 4, next to the Sunriver Fire Department. Approved minutes of the meeting are posted, as available, on the SROA website at www. sunriverowners.org Page 5

Great art picks up where nature begins Please join Artists Gallery Sunriver on Saturday, April 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. for a chance to meet the gallery artists (all 30 are local to Central Oregon) while enjoying wine, beer and eats. Let’s have a party. Our featured artist this month is Ross Lipson, a truly skilled photographer living in Bend. His beautiful nature photographs are printed on metal for a clean crisp contemporary look. This month’s feature is a winter view from Todd Lake to Mt. Bachelor. “The idea of a winter sunrise shot with a reflection of Mt. Bachelor has always been a dream, but a distant one,

due to the rarity of catching the moment. For the road to Todd Lake to still be open, with a fresh coat of snow to cover the mountain, the lake to be completely still to show a reflection… and an addition of just enough clouds to bring color to the sky in a very unlikely alignment,” said Lipson. “I was fortunate to be there to capture the perfect moment. This resulted in my photo, ‘Morning Bliss.’ ” Lipson has a beautiful selection of photographs at the gallery, and is happy to take custom orders of any size. The second featured artist is Robert (Bob) Fouse of Bend.

Fouse grew up in a very creative and artistic family. When Bob and his wife moved to Bend, their new home came complete with an ugly green pond that just called for a cleanup and a water feature. The first water feature was OK but not great. After some thought, they decided the pond needed a water fountain that looked like a tree. Thus, the uniquely stone tree fountains were created. They can stand on their own, or be set up with a water pump and fountain. The stone tree sculptures are perfect for Central Oregon outdoor landscapes. “I love Mother Nature; she has provided all the things that drive my art. I use parts and pieces that she has provided,

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embellish, massage and arrange her work so you may see it in an entirely new way,” said Fouse. Also new to the gallery are

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‘Morning Bliss’, a winter view from Todd Lake to Mt. Bachelor by Ross Lipson.

Fouse’s unique metal and ceramic bird baths that take the word ‘yard art’ to an entirely new dimension. Artists Gallery Sunriver is located in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver. For more information, call 541-5934382 or visit www.artistsgal lerysunriver.com

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The April art show at the Sunriver Area Public Library features Sunriver resident and artist Helen Brown. She will show a selection from her Lewis & Clark watercolor series. For more than a year, Brown has been focusing on the 1803-1806 expedition; what they might have seen along their way from Missouri to Oregon and back. “I love the region west of the Continental Divide, between Great Falls, Montana and Astoria, Oregon, so most of my landscapes are from that area. I love working in this series because, besides being a big fan of the Corps of Discovery, I can choose most any subject to paint: landscapes, flowers, portraits or still life,” said Brown. The show will feature portraits Brown painted from sculpture, plants that Lewis & Clark first noted for science, and even Seaman, the captain’s dog. An exhibition of her entire Lewis & Clark series will go on display at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, this September through January 2018. All are welcome to the reception for this exhibit at the library on Friday, April 14, Turn to Library, page 7

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Spring Lodge exhibit continues By Billye Turner The Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery presents “Spring in the High Desert” featuring the artistic works of Ann Bullwinkel, Barb Gonzalez and William (Bill) Logan. This spring quarter exhibit continues through June 2. Barb Gonzalez displays color photography of Central Oregon and other Oregon views. Her unique and engaging photographs include sunlight dappling the tall pines, firs and delicate ferns of the Cascade Range as well as the brilliant fall hues of a thick aspen grove. Another image depicts a wild mustang stand-off with sunlit dust filling the air behind their powerful, stamping hooves. In contrast, the artist shows the close views of the delicate ruffled edges of multihued tulips and of a determined, blooming foxglove winding its way through a discarded, rusting muffler. This contrast of proximity in the photographer’s scenes further engages the viewer. Gonzalez’ background in-

‘Umpqua Shoreline’, oil on canvas by Ann Bullwinkel.

cludes study with noted photographer Harvey Himelfarb at UC Davis. She worked professionally in the film business for over a decade, occasionally shooting photos for set dressing departments. After leaving Los Angeles and moving to the foothills of Northern California, the artist again was inspired to create fine art nature photos that sold in Sacramento galleries. Moving to Bend in 2009, she began her travel photography of the Pacific Northwest, now frequently found on the cover of the Bend Bulletin’s

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artist strives to capture the Library essence of the place as seen in the details that create beautiful continued from page 6 and memorable scenes. As al- from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Brown ways, Gonzalez’s unique point will give a short talk at 3:30 of view and perception of the p.m. This event is sponsored subject tells a story of its own. by the Sunriver Area Friends Also exhibiting in “Spring in of the Library. the High Desert,” Ann BullFor more information, con�� winkel presents expressionistic tact Helen Brown at 541-788�� Central Oregon landscapes 5025 or hebbrown@aol.com �� with an emphasis on water �� such as the�� Deschutes River �� over Benham and Dillon Falls. �� William (Bill) Logan shows�� re�� alistic oil paintings expressing �� his admiration of the majestic �� mountains of Central Oregon. �� Sunriver �� Resort invites the �� public to the�� exhibition, open �� all hours. �� Billye Turner organizes the �� Sunriver Resort Lodge art exhib�� its, with info�� at�� 503-780-2828 �� ‘Walk Softly’ by Helen Brown or billyeturner@bendnet.com.

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National Wildlife Rehabilitation Association Conference By Lauren Christy, Naturalist Thanks to some amazing chance occurrences I was able to attend the 2017 NWRA conference in Williamsburg, Virginia. I am so very grateful to those who helped me plan my visit and made it possible. The purpose of attending this conference was to better familiarize myself with wildlife rehabilitation to play a larger role in rehab at the nature center. Nature center manager Jennifer Curtis is currently the only licensed rehabber at the center caring for these animals and she could use some help. I’m planning to train under Curtis and Dr. Wendy Merideth at the Sunriver Veterinary Clinic before I can successfully pass my licensing exams with the state and federal government to become a rehabber. I’m very excited. During the conference I was given a great opportunity to at-

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Even with 30 or more people in any one workshop, I still felt supported when making sure my patient’s catheter was placed correctly, the splint was firm enough, and the bandages weren’t too tight. I realized quickly how little I actual knew about rehab. I was inspired with new ideas and kept a journal of them all. By the end of the first day I had filled a page and a half with one-line ideas of how to better our wildlife rehab operations at the Sunriver Nature Center. By day three, I figured out what I felt was the most important aspect of wildlife rehab. I didn’t find it in the marketing lecture or in the critical care workshop, but through an epiphany during one of my lectures. I realized, after proudly placing an intraosseous catheter in a red-tailed hawk cadaver, that you are the most important aspect of wildlife rehab. I was given this amazing opportunity to better serve our wildlife because of you. You rescue injured wildlife and seek out help by bringing it to our center. You support us through donations, attend our programs, buy memberships and enroll your kids in classes. Without your support and care for animals, the wildlife rehab program at SNCO could not exist. And it’s an ongoing process. We simply could not do it without you. You help us in many ways; we learn about the location of a

Jennifer Curtis, Sunriver Nature Center manager, prepares to release a great horned owl after a brief rehab stint at the center.

end of the year and contribute heavily to our rehabilitation program. Through this, I intend to provide the best care possible to injured wildlife with the goal of successfully releasing them back into the wild. The staff at the Sunriver Nature Center is here to help. We are only accepting injured raptors now, however we do have contacts with rehabbers in our area who take in other types of animals. Please contact us at 541-593-4394 for assistance.

lethargic great horned owl, we are brought ducks involved in a car collisions, we house our raptor ambassadors because of your care and support of our organization. We are just the middle-people with the knowhow; you are the reason we are here. We want to help you help wildlife. We are continuing to evolve our processes to be able to do more and more. Please don’t forget how important you are in our story. As for me, my goal is to obtain my rehab license by the

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Galaxies, meteors fill April skies

moon will rise together in the east, which should be a great picture. The Earth gets two meteor showers this month. We start with the Virginid meteor shower on April 12, and end the month with the Lyrid meteor shower. This Virginid shower averages around 5-10 meteors per hour. The Lyrids is an average shower, usually producing about 20 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by dust particles left behind by comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, which was discovered in 1861. The shower runs annually from April 16-25. It peaks this year on the night of the night of April 22 and morning of April 23. These meteors can sometimes produce bright dust trails that last for several seconds. Best viewing will be after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Lyra, but can appear anywhere in the sky. We also have international astronomy month on April 29, so we will have some cool handouts available during our solar program. We are still working on the observatory expansion plans for this year. So don’t be surprised to see work being done in the area, as we clean up from the past winter. We will continue finish testing of the new telescope at Worthy Brewery, and we

By Bob Grossfeld, Observatory Manager Excitement around the observatory is rising as the temperature does at this time of year. The observatory is now open Wednesday-Sunday for solar viewing from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and our night time programs will start at 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday. The crowds will remain small as we head into the summer months and it is a great time to enjoy Jupiter. The observatory is working on many new projects during the spring time months. We are getting telescopes ready for the season, testing our new equipment and working on some physical improvements to the area. We will be looking at many deep sky objects during the evening programs. Galaxies will be a prime target as we move from winter time objects to spring time objects. The Sombrero Galazy ( M104) will be a prime target as we start out the month up in Virgo. As will the Pinwheel Galaxy (M83) in the constellation of Hydra. On April 10, Jupiter and the

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should have it open to the public by the end of the month. So, plenty of things are happening in April. Be sure to come visit us, or check us out on the web, through our Facebook page or our website at www.oregonobservatory.org.

By Wes Perrin Local anglers who hope to land a lunker this year should check out the tips to be found in an array of classic fishing books available at Sunriver’s Second Tern Thrift Store. Subjects in addition to the usual “how-to” guides, includes nature, history, anecdotes, travel, philosophy and even humor. Notable among the titles are books by Roderick HaigBrown, who has been hailed “as the world’s best writer on the joys and challenges of flyfishing,” an author who “draws even the non-fishing reader into his special domain.” Those keen on flyfishing will find additional titles to read, including “The Art of Tying the Wet Fly,” “Steelhead Fly

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Fishing on the Olympic Peninsula,” “50 Places to Fly Fish Before you Die” and “Tying and Fishing the Fuzzy Nymphs,” among others. A classic anthology of renowned fishing writers is also on the Tern’s shelf. Simply titled, “American Trout Fishing by Theodore Gordon and a Company of Anglers,” it contains stories Turn to Tern, page 10

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by such legends as Lee Wulff, A.J. McClane, Arnold Gingrich, E.G. Zern and Vincent Marinaro, The opening chapter is attributed to Gordon whose writings significantly advanced “the ancient art of fly fishing” in the late 19th and early 20th century. Equally impressive is Ray Bergman’s epic, “Trout,” which offers an encyclopedic coverage of the subject. Called “the most complete, easy-to-read, and thoroughly authoritative book on trout fishing,” it boasts nearly 500 pages of information along with an equal number of color plates showing illustrations of wet, dry, streamer and nymph lures for fly and spin fishing. Also available are copies of “A River Runs Through It,” by Norman McAllen, a book that spawned the much-admired movie of the same name – starring Brad Pitt, and directed by

Robert Redford. There’s even a book for anyone just casually interested in catching fish. “Even Brook Trout Get the Blues” has been described as “human and witty and memorable,” much like the author’s best seller, “Sex, Death and Fly Fishing.” “We always have a large selection of nice used books, but this is the first time we’ve been able to display such a variety of books devoted to fishing,” said Colly Rosenberg, store manager. “We’re very pleased to have them available as we know many of our customers are serious and dedicated anglers.” Located just west of Harper Bridge, a short distance from the Sunriver entrance, Second Tern is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday. All proceeds from sales are dedicated to the nonprofit Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. Volunteers are welcomed and information is available at www.secondtern.com or by calling 541-593-3367.

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Students show off a potted ponderosa available at the sale.

Arbor Week, Earth Day activities The annual ponderosa sale will take place at the Sunriver Nature Center between April 14 and April 22 while supplies last. Sunriver owners are eligible to receive up to five free bareroot ponderosa seedlings. There will also be a variety of potted ponderosa for sale from $8 to $30, depending on size and stature. Students will also pot 1,000 seedlings through Project Ponderosa on April 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers are welcome, and should contact project organizer Lee Stevenson

at lstevenson60@gmail.com to assist with this environmental and educational program. The program is working to restoring ponderosa pine to our forest ecosystem as well as raise funds for local schools and the Sunriver Nature Center. Help restore the forest assets of Sunriver Did you know that healthy ponderosa pine… - are drought tolerant - provide wildlife habitat - resist rust gall and wind storms Turn to Earth, page 12

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Is your property adequately protected from wildfire? FireFree encourages residents to get prepared for the upcoming fire season by cleaning up their yard and creating defensible space around their home. Starting in May, partners throughout Central Oregon will host FireFree events for residents to prepare for wildfire season. Check the dates below for a FireFree event near you. • May 5-6, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Sunriver compost site off Cottonwood Road (Lake Penhollow). • May 6-14, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Knott Landfill in Bend. • May 5-6 and May 12-13, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Westside Collection Site in Bend. • May 6, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Crook County Landfill in Prineville. • June 2-3 at Deschutes County transfer sites 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Southwest Transfer Station in La Pine, Negus Transfer Station in Redmond, Northwest Transfer Station in Cloverdale (Sisters) Fire science tells us that if you have created and maintained a defensible/survivable space around your home, it has an 80 percent chance of surviving a wildfire without fire department assistance. Those are great odds and FireFree encourages residents to take that bet and get prepared for the upcoming wildfire season. FireFree reminds you to take a look around your property in the “home ignition zone” where glowing embers can ignite spot fires and vulnerable areas like decks, patios and fences that can spread flames to your home. And take advantage of upcoming FireFree Recycling Events to dispose of the debris. The most vulnerable places for glowing embers to ignite your home include gutters and roof valleys that hold pine needles and leaves. Clean them out. Despite a metal or asphalt shingle roof, the buildup of gutter debris provides necessary fuel for the glowing embers to Turn to debris, page 13 THE REAL ESTATE EXPERT YOUR FRIENDS RECOMMEND! John Gibson Principal Broker Certified Residential Specialist JohnGibsonPC@aol.com

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Resident to discuss rocketry at luncheon Dave Buhaly, a Sunriver resident, will address the Sunriver Men’s Club on Thursday, April 20 at the Crosswater Grille. Buhaly will talk about his career in the field of rocketry supporting a variety of NASA, military and commercial programs. Buhaly earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State and an MBA from Utah State. As an officer in the Air Force, he worked on the Space Shuttle program. After active duty, he worked at Thiokol Corporation for 28 years in program management, project engineering, operations and testing. He has worked on many well-known programs, including the Space Shuttle and Minuteman ICBM programs and multiple com-

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thinned by wildfire or human intervention can create what is known as “dog-hair” thickets. Its thin bark also makes it more vulnerable to disease and bugs. The thicker bark of a ponderosa pine helps protect it from almost anything — even wildfire. For more than 20 years, SROA has been converting Sunriver’s forest back to a mostly ponderosa pine landscape. Regularly scheduled ladder fuels reduction and tree thinning has reduced wildfire

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mercial launch vehicles and international programs. In 2014, he and his wife Gail retired to Sunriver and have become active members of the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory. For the luncheon, Buhaly will discuss the history of rocketry and primary rocket technologies; highlight achievements of the Space Shuttle program; and preview the new NASA Space Launch System. As always, risk, increased forest health, and lessened the number of lodgepole pine throughout the community. Thanks to these efforts, Sunriver has been recognized as a Tree City USA since 1980. Sunriver’s Arbor Week occurs from April 14-22 with Arbor Day celebrated at the Sunriver Nature Center on Saturday, April 15. Free bare root ponderosa pine seedlings provided by SROA will be available at the nature center on a first come, first serve basis to owners during that week. The nature center will also have larger, potted ponderosas for sale.

there will be time for Q&A, so bring your questions and your curiosity. For the luncheon, doors open at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at noon and the program at 12:30 p.m. Sunriver area men and women are welcome to attend. The cost is $20 per person. The menu will be a choice of crab cakes with long grain rice, grilled asparagus and creole cream sauce or a romaine wedge salad with smoked salmon, tomato, parmesan, cucumber, and green goddess dressing or a vegetarian portobello Napoleon with saffron rice. Dessert will be New York cheesecake. Coffee and tea are included in the price. Beer and wine are extra. Sign-up at the Marketplace on Cottonwood Road or send an email to Sunriver.Me nsclub@gmail.com. If you send an email, please be sure you designate your menu choice and you receive a confirmation. Deadline for signing up is 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 18.

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this opportunity to hear new songs from TajMo’s new collaborative album. Make it a date night or gather a group of friends for an evening to remember.” “TajMo” is a historic collaboration between two generations of blues giants, converging their singular talents for the first time ever on an album of original songs and covers, featuring cameos from Bonnie Raitt, Joe Walsh, Sheila E. and Lizz Wright. The album was self-produced by the duo and was recorded by Zach Allen, John Caldwell and Casey Wasner at Nashville’s Stu Stu Studio. You can listen to the first single “Don’t Leave Me Here,” written by Taj and Keb on the SHARC’s calender page www.sunriversharc.com/cale ndar.html Taj Mahal has been recording and performing his unmistakable blend of blues and world music for more than 50

years, winning multiple Grammys and collaborating with the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton and others along the way. Keb’ Mo’, who has often cited Taj as one of his “musical heroes,” is a three-time Grammy winner who has collaborated with everyone from Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne to Buddy Guy. General public tickets are $45 through bendticket.com. Tickets for SROA members with a 2017 Member Preference ID will be $40 and available through the Member Services office at SHARC (541-585-3147, www.sunri versharc.com). Visit tajmo.com for additional concert details, album pre-order information and special VIP concert packages. Online: shorefire.com/client/tajmo tajmo.com tajblues.com kebmo.com Facebook: tajmahal or kebmo Twitter/Instagram: @tajmaha lblues or @kebmomusic

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Spring skiing at Mt. Bachelor available through May Mt. Bachelor’s popular “springtacular” season pass is back. Experience one of the longest ski and snowboard seasons in North America while riding across more than 4,300 acres of terrain. New this year - expanded hours. Mt. Bachelor will stay open until 4 p.m. each day in April, extending the value of the spring pass even further. And with the new Cloudchaser lift added to the schedule, you get more time to explore more terrain. Spring passes are valid to use starting Monday, April 3. Mt. Bachelor will stay open through May 28, so your pass will give you 56 days of skiing and riding at one of the best spring riding mountains on the continent.

Passes are on sale now, but prices go up starting April 3. Buy now and get the best deal. Starting Monday, May 1, Mt. Bachelor shifts to an 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily schedule. The earlier afternoon closing time in May will allow you to experience one of the region’s other outdoor recreation opportunities in combination with a morning on the mountain, including an afternoon of rafting the Big Eddy Thriller with Sun Country Tours. Don’t forget there is a Mt. Bachelor store in The Village at Sunriver. Located next to South Bend Bistro, the shop sells lift tickets so there’s no need to wait in lines at the mountain. For more information, visit www.mtbachelor.com

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Vehicle-wildlife collisions are on the rise in Oregon. With deer and elk frequently on the move due to breeding season and migration to winter ranges in the fall and back to summer feeding grounds in the spring, more wildlife are crossing roads all over the state. ODOT, the Oregon State Police, and Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife urge motorists to be on alert and be ready to slow down. Signs placed in particularly popular areas for wildlife crossing are one tool to help drivers avoid collisions. Being especially watchful around sunrise and sunset is another tip that can help reduce vehicle-wildlife incidents. According to statistics from ODOT’s Crash Analysis & Reporting section, there are about 1,250 wildlife-involved traffic collisions each year in the state. In 2014, there were 1,243 reported crashes involving wildlife, resulting in two people being killed. In 2013, there were 1,274 such crashes with three fatalities, and in 2012, 1,283 crashes with three fatalities. Officials believe the numbers are actually higher because most collisions involving wildlife result in property damage only to the involved vehicle and do not get reported to police or DMV. For example, the central Oregon dispatch center received another 2,591 calls. Combined with ODOT’s other dispatch centers, in 2014, there were

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Citizens Patrol ----------------------------------------1pm SROA Admin Design Committee --------------------------------10am SROA Admin Second Saturday Artist Reception ---------4pm Artists Gallery Sunriver Magistrate --------------------------------------------10am SROA Admin Sunriver Area Potluck-----------------------------6pm SHARC Finance Committee ------------------------------9am SROA Admin SSD Board Meeting -------------------------------3pm Fire Station SROA Board Work Session ----------------------9am SROA Admin Underwater Egg Hunt & Duck Races -----9-11am SHARC Ponderosa tree giveaway & sale -----------10am Sunriver Nature Center SROA Board Regular Meeting----------------9am SROA Admin Mens Club Luncheon ----------------------------11:30am Crosswater Grille Sunriver Anglers Club -----------------------------7pm SHARC Design Committee --------------------------------10am SROA Admin SROA Member Health & Home Expo -----10am-2pm SHARC Teen Night---------------------------------------------8pm-10pm SHARC

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ignite adjacent fascia boards or siding – most often made of wood. Do your shrubs and weeds provide a path of fuel for fire to reach your trees or home? Reduce shrubs and other “ladder fuels” around your home to reduce the threat of ground fires igniting nearby trees, or your home. What can catch fire on your deck or patio or near your fence? Remove weeds, shrubs or any combustible materials from around, under or on top of your deck, patio or wood fence. This includes toys, planters, construction materials, patio furniture and cushions along with even small piles of pine needles or leaves. Is your woodpile near your home or other combustible vegetation? In Sunriver, woodpiles should be moved at least 20 feet away (or to your property line) from your home and other combustibles. Now is the time to clean up your yards and create defensible spaces around homes and recycle that debris at FireFree collection sites for free. Visit the FireFree website at www.firefree.org for more information about how you can prepare your property for wildfire season.

Volunteers needed for PGA Professional Championship coming to Sunriver in June The Sunriver Resort’s Crosswater and Meadows courses have been selected to host the 50th PGA Professional Championship, June 15 - 21. This will mark the fourth time that the PGA of America’s showcase event for PGA Professionals will be contested at the Sunriver Resort. The championship was previously hosted in 2001, 2007 and 2013. The Sunriver Resort, Crosswater and PGA of America will recruit more than 700 volunteers to work the tournament. Volunteer positions will include walking scorers, standard bearers, shuttle cart drivers,

Potluck to feature Klassixs Ayre Band The next Surniver Area Community Potluck will take place at SHARC on Wednesday, April 12 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Entertainment for the evening will be provided by

Sunriver’s own Klassixs Ayre Band. Corporate sponsor for the evening will be BendBroadband. Take home centerpieces will be furnished by Turn to Potluck, page 15

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Monday Ladies Lunch and Bridge 11:15 a.m. Village Bar & Grill. Sign up at the Marketplace Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Pozzi building at the Sunriver Nature Center

Tuesday Mountain Meadow Quilters 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. second Tuesday of the month. Crescent room at SHARC Couples Bridge 6 p.m. Crescent room, SHARC Sign up at the Marketplace Info: 541-556-6408

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Thursday Sunriver Yoga Club 8:45 a.m. All levels welcome Crescent room, SHARC. $5 sugg. donation. 541-585-5000 Duplicate Bridge 6 p.m., First, second, fourth & fifth Thursday, Crescent room at SHARC. Info: 541-556-6408

Sunriver Church Services Holy Trinity Catholic Mass: 9:30am Thursday; 5:30pm Saturday; 8am Sunday 18143 Cottonwood Road 541-593-5990, 541-536-3571 www.holyredeemerparish.net Rev. Theo Nnabuga

Community Bible Church at Sunriver 10:15am Sunday Worship 11:30am Coffee Fellowship 6pm Children Youth Group 6pm Wed. HS Youth Group 57175 Theater Drive 541-593-8341 www.cbchurchsr.org Pastor: Glen Schaumloeffel

Sunriver Christian Fellowship 10am Sunday at Holy Trinity Church, Cottonwood Road. Episcopal & Lutheran traditions. 10 a.m. Sunday school, ages 4-12. 541-593-1183 www.sunriverchristianfellowship.org Pastor: Nancy Green Page 13

Fly fisherman, Scott Cook, will speak at SHARC on April 20.

Scott Cook to speak about fly fishing on Central Oregon lakes By Alan Stout Well-known angling guide and fly shop owner Scott Cook will speak at the Sunriver Anglers Club meeting on April 20, at 7 p.m. at SHARC. In his words, Cook was born into fly fishing – having been taught by his family at an early age. He began to tie flies at age 8 with instructions from his great uncle. His early childhood memories are camping and fishing in the Sierras and later trips traveling and fishing with his family at many of the famous fly fishing destinations in the west. This included trips to Central Oregon, and later moved here in his early teens.

He worked for several outfitters as a guide and also in the retail side of the business since about 1997. Around 2004 he bought his current fly shop and guide business, Fly & Field Outfitters in Bend. Cook originally guided on the Deschutes and Crooked Rivers but he was always intrigued with lakes so he switched to guiding on lakes exclusively. His business has 12 guides that fish all over Central Oregon, including local rivers. Cook’s favorite water is Crane Prairie Reservoir, but he spends many days guiding on East Lake and Wickiup Reservoir and to a lesser extent on Davis,

Hosmer and Big Lava lakes. He also guides on Lake Billy Chinook in the spring for bull trout. Managing 12 guides, a retail store and keeping up with a family with younger children is a challenge, but he managed to guide 78 days last season. Crane Prairie Reservoir is his favorite water because it is challenging, it holds big fish, and there are so many variables in the changing water temperatures, water levels, weather, changing presence of certain insect populations, and illegal non-trout species and how they effect the reservoir’s habitat. There is also the challenge of landing some of the big trout hooked every year at Crane Prairie, considering their location around logs, weed beds and snags. What will be most helpful and interesting for the audience is learning how, specifically, Crane Prairie and other lakes have quickly changed over the years. In Crane Prairie there have been major changes in the prevalence of certain insect species that have increased from various factors, including less presence of bass and other illegal trash fish, while the use of other insect fly imitations is not as important as it used to be. It will be informative to consider how this year’s high snowfall will affect all of our Turn to Cook, page 15

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Fly Tying Corner: Lion’s mane damsel By Phil Fischer I like the damsel hatch. It occurs mid-day on most of our local lakes in late June and is characterized by a very splashy rise form as trout take damsels swimming just below the surface film. Damsels look to find sticks, tules, anchor ropes, or any other object that enables them to crawl out of the water to hatch. They often swim just below the surface for some distance looking for these items to latch onto. It is during this surface swimming action that the damsel is the most vulnerable to trout. The damsel nymph coloration matches the color of the environment where these insects live, and ranges from tan to a deep olive. This month’s pattern is the lion’s mane damsel, which is a pattern that I have used with good success casting towards rise forms and/or surface structure. It is stripped back in short strips on a dry line, fishing the fly very shallow under the surface film. The name lion’s mane damsel is attributable to the wound marabou around the eyes that give the fly its characteristic lion’s mane look. Offer long pauses during the retrieve. Trout will often take during these pauses. The design of the lion’s mane damsel is simple; it features a long wispy tail to mimic the undulating motion of the natural. As you can see in the picture, the tail contains a small drop of UV resin, which offers a hinge point that imitates the swimming motion of the natural. Give the following pattern

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Hook: TMC 5212 size 10-12 or similar Thread: Olive brown to match marabou Abdomen: Tan to olive marabou with very long fibers Rib: Red or copper wire Thorax: Olive brown to match marabou Eyes: Black plastic bead chain eyes Tying instructions and steps are being published in video form, and can be found on the Sunriver Anglers Facebook page at www.facebook. com/SunriverAnglers/ or on YouTube: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=xGuJpN52rDA Experiment with this pattern during the damsel hatch. If you have questions or would like additional information about this damsel pattern, please don’t hesitate to email me. Or if you have suggestions on future patterns to feature in this column, I welcome your input. I can be reached at Philfischer@ sbcglobal.net

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at the Sunriver Owners Association. • Where are the asbestos-containing materials? ACM has been encountered in discrete locations on common property in Sunriver. It typically has been found on the surface or within 12 inches of the surface. ACM has also been detected on a small number of private properties. It is possible that ACM are present in soil in other areas. • What should I do if I see it? Do not disturb suspected materials. Contact the Air Quality Program of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality at 541-633-2019 if suspect material is encountered on private property. Contact the Sunriver Owners Association at 541-593-1522 if suspect material is encountered on common areas. • Where can I find additional information? The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality can provide additional information about asbestos and ACM. Information also can be obtained from the DEQ Asbestos Program website www.deq.state. or.us/aq/asbestos/index.htm. The Sunriver Owners Association can provide additional information about previous investigations in Sunriver, including examples of ACM. www.sunriverowners.org

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Business Brief: Meredith Lodging opens in Sunriver Meredith Lodging, a boutique vacation rental management company, is debuting its newest collection of vacation rental properties in Sunriver this spring. Jon and Meredith Oksenholt, founders of Meredith Lodging, started their careers as quality custom homebuilders in Lincoln City. Some of the homeowners were using their Oksenholt custom homes as vacation rentals along the Oregon coast, but

soon realized that the property management companies that they hired were not providing the same attention to detail they expected for such a high-end home. Many of the homeowners reached out to Jon and Meredith asking if they had recommendations for a company, much like their own, that would be meticulous about maintaining the integrity of their home. After numerous inquiries the custom homebuilders decided

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lakes, and specifically the government’s decision to delay the release of water in Crane Prairie Reservoir. This will create new challenges in locating the fish and tactics for catching, which, of course, is why Cook likes to fish this water and accept its ever-changing nature. Cook’s presentation will be about Central Oregon lakes, but it will not be focused on the when and where the fish will be located during a certain time and place. Instead, the presentation will be about the concepts of fly presentation, possible flies to use to imitate certain insect populations and when they may be present, and fishing tactics like approachA Full Service Tree Co.

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that could provide consistent, high-quality vacation experiences for homeowners and loyal guests. Those original Oksenholt custom homeowners are still with Meredith Lodging today. As the company expands its quality service to the Sunriver and Central Oregon area, a growing professional team of managers, maintenance experts and housekeepers will continue to attain the highest standards in the industry. For more information about Meredith Lodging, visit www.meredithlodging. com or call 800- 244-7660. You can also stop by our new office in The Village at Sunriver, building 13.

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Local Rotarians deliver safe cooking technology to Guatemala By Mark Dennett In this column, we share what local Rotarians, your Sunriver friends and neighbors, are doing to help south Deschutes County. International project to improve the lives of women and children Supporting local nonprofits is the major reason SunriverLa Pine Rotary conducts an annual fundraiser. But club members often volunteer with Rotary International on faraway projects. For example, respiratory issues are the number one killer of women and children in Third World countries due to open fire cooking. To help bring clean stove technology to Latin America, Rotary president Ray Kuratek and fellow Rotarians Charlie and Monet Beith left in

March to join a volunteer team working with StoveTeam in Antigua, Guatemala. Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its Spanish colonial buildings and its 200-year reign as Guatemala’s colonial capital. Eugene Rotarian Nancy Hughes is director of StoveTeam International, a nonprofit that teams up with volunteers around the world to build stove factories in Latin America to produce safe, affordable, fuel-efficient cook stoves to replace dangerous open cooking fires. StoveTeam supported factories have produced more than 58,504 stoves, improving the lives of more than 438,780 people. We look forward to hearing about this dynamic service project when Kuratek and the Beiths, return.

Have you bought your wine raffle tickets? Tickets are now available for $10 or five for $45. The first place winner will enjoy 24 bottles of ultra-premium wine; second place will delight in 12 bottles of ultra-premium wine; and third place will receive six bottles. To see a complete list of all wines, go to the club’s website: http://www.sunrive rrotary.org/ Tickets are available from all Rotary members or you can contact Mark Dennett (mark@dennettgroup.com) for tickets. Great Hall welcomes you June 2 The club’s major fundraiser, “A Great Time in the Great Hall for a Great Cause!” will take place at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 2 in Sunriver Resort’s

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or 10 are available. Contact Rotarian Ron Schmid (808372-8931, rschmid@honhl. com) to purchase your tickets today. Help your community in 2017 The Sunriver-La Pine Rotary Club is always looking for new members that embrace our “service above self” motto. If you would like to learn more about Rotary and attend a meeting as a guest, please email mark@dennet tgroup.com. You do not have to be a Sunriver resident to be a member; members come from all over south Deschutes County.

High Desert Museum April events • Thursday, April 6, 6 p.m. A Pollinator’s Plight Join Rich Hatfield, senior endangered species conservation biologist for the Xerces Society, and LeeAnn Kriegh, author of “The Nature of Bend,” in a discussion about the importance of native bee species. Afterwards, see the beautiful, 20-minute documentary “A Ghost in the Making: Searching for the Rusty-patched Bumble Bee,” about the first bee in the

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a 270-million-year-old Fossil,” will discuss the inspiring work that unraveled some of the mysteries surrounding the giant Paleozoic predator Helicoprion. Purchase the book in Silver Sage Trading. Members $3, non-members $7. RSVP required. • Friday, April 21, 5-9 p.m. Museum After Hours Celebrate spring while seeing our newest exhibits. Enjoy local libations and a live band. Members $ 3, non-members $7. No-host bar. RSVP required. • Saturday, April 22, 7 a.m.2 p.m. Field Trip: Swainson’s and Squirrels Explore the migration of Swainson’s hawks as they return to Central Oregon, timed with the emergence of Belding’s ground squirrels from hibernation. Join a wildlife specialist for this trip to Fort Rock for a comprehensive look at this important predator-prey relationship and how it can become unbalanced. Transportation provided. Members $15, nonmembers $25. Registration and pre-payment required: highdesertmuseum.org/field -trip • Monday, April 24, 6 p.m. A Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program in the Pacific Northwest The Bracero Program brought guest workers from Mexico to alleviate labor shortages in agriculture during the war. Hear from Dr. Mario Sifuentez, assistant professor at UC-Merced, about the uniqueness of the program and how it set the stage for future migration to the Northwest. Members $3, non-members $7, students free with ID • Thursday, April 27, 6 p.m. Our Public Land Heritage: BLM History Jeff Kitchens, Deschutes field office manager for the Bureau of Land Management, will present the history of this federal agency and its role in public land management. Members $3, non-members $7. No-host bar. RSVP required. • Saturday, April 29, 4-7 p.m. Museum & Me A time for children and adults with physical, cognitive and/or social disabilities to enjoy the museum after hours. Free for individuals, friends and family. For more information, call 541-382-4754. Reservations for programs can be made at www.highdesertmuseum.org/ rsvp SUNRIVER SCENE • APRIL 2017

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www.sunriverwomensclub.com The calendar may record the first day of spring as March 20, but it is April that truly celebrates it. Spring is synonymous with rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. For the SRWC, April is our annual meeting month. Please join us April 18 as we review our history and set our course for another year with the election of the 2017-18 officers. Come celebrate with us. –Stephanie and Corinne, co-presidents

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Loose Cannons April 1 at 7 p.m. support Sunriver Stars “Nana” production by attending their performance. Some of us are planning to go to dinner before. Check the April newsletter. If you are interested in going to Ashland to see some plays, contact Susan J. Check newsletter for more information. April 26: Friendship walk. Join Soft Soles and Hearty

Soft & Hearty Soles April 3: Don’t miss our Soft Soles planning meeting at the Sunriver Library meeting room, 4:30-6 p.m. We have some exciting new ideas. Please bring your list of favorite hikes and walks. Contact Thea Ciccolo or Lynn Cervantes with any questions. April 26 friendship walk: All are welcome to reconnect after the long snowy winter. Walk

Programs and luncheons Come to Crosswater April 18 at 11:30 to enjoy lunch and our annual meeting. RSVP to srwcprograms@gmail.com before 5 p.m. April 14. April birthday luncheon Joke Noordwijk will organize the April birthday lunch, watch for your invite.

Sunriver’s pathways with lunch afterwards at Café Sintra. Meet in front of the Country Store at 10 a.m. for a 90-minute walk or 10:30 a.m. for a 60 minute walk. If you can’t make the walk, then come for lunch at 11:45 a.m. RSVP by April 19 to Marty Fobes or Thea Ciccolo. April 10: Reservation required for May 21-23 Oregon Gardens and Silver Falls State Park Hearty Soles hike. Two nights at Oregon Garden Resort is $99 per night (for two per room), $15 extra per night for third and fourth person, plus tax. This includes breakfast and entrance to gardens. We will do an approximately nine mile hike from South Falls to Winter Falls Trail back to south parking lot. Reservations required by April 10. For more details and additional activities for this trip contact:

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Cheryl Storm or Gina Rosbrook. Dinner Club The last of the “wine” themed dinners are this month. Watch for details about the end of the year event in late May or early June to celebrate the conclusion of a successful year. Lunch with Friends Shake off winter and join us for lunch. We’re meeting April 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the SHARC Crescent Room. Bring your lunch and enjoy the company of friends. If you are new to the community or haven’t been before, then please come and meet other club members. It’s free and a time for laughter and friendship. Questions? Contact Valerie Wood or Barb Wymetalek. Philanthropy Are you interested in selecting community organizations who would receive a grant from the SRWC? The philanthropy committee has open positions for 2017-18; appointees would serve a three-year term on the committee. This very important work, reviewing local grant applicants, is targeted with a minimum number of meetings: one in the fall, review work during the month of February, and a final meeting in the spring when the grantees are announced. If you are

interested, submit your name and contact information by May 1 to srwcphilanthropy@ gmail.com.

We Care If you are aware of members who could use a word of support to lift their spirits, a note of sympathy or congratulations please send the information to our We Care coordinator, Sandra, srwccor respondingsecretary@gmail. com. Membership Open to women in Sunriver and the surrounding communities. Active membership is $20 and an Associate membership is $35. Applications are available at www. sunriverwomensclub.com. For more information, contact srwcmembership@gmail. com. Fred Meyer Rewards, Amazon Smile You can help the SRWC earn donations every time you shop by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to the SRWC at www.fredmeyer.com/comm unityrewards. Search Sunriver Women’s Club or nonprofit number # 94516. As always, you will still earn your rewards points, fuel points and rebates. If you use Amazon for any of your online shopping, please use Amazon Smile and select the Sunriver Women’s Club: https://smile.amazon. com/ch/51-0186089

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Committee for review, SROA along with the county and its contractor will be hosting a neighborhood meeting. As Hugh often says (paraphrasing Ernest Hemingway), we make our own luck. In the case of recycling, SROA made our own luck, by demonstrating our concerns regarding the existing center to the county that recycling is extremely important to our owners and that there was a problem that needed to be addressed. Beyond sharing the importance of recycling in Sunriver, Hugh also emphasized to the county that the increased use of the Sunriver recycling facility has stemmed in part from the closure of nearby recycling centers in the Sunriver Business Park within the past decade. With this plan, SROA is also capitalizing on

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to the association should be modest. The candidate site being considered is part of SROA’s public works/corporation yard adjacent to the existing facility. What are the next steps? Although it’s not a “done deal,” discussions with the county and its contractor are progressing. A number of next steps are coming soon and input from SROA’s owners are welcome at each step. These steps include: • Negotiation of a long-term lease and approval by the SROA Board of Directors. • Site-plan review before Deschutes County. • Review of the facility’s design by the SROA Design Committee. Prior to the project coming before the Design

Central Oregon Mastersingers presents ‘For the Love of Music’ turies of great choral music from the Renaissance to the present, and will include the premieres of three new works by Thompson. African-American spirituals and traditional old American hymns will round out this program that will put the beauty of choral singing on full display. The concert will be held at the Church of the Nazarene, 1270 NE 27th Street in Bend. Tickets are $17 general admission, available online at www.co-mastersingers.com, or by calling 541-385-7229. Tickets are also available at Visit Bend, 750 NW Lava Rd, Suite #160 (corner of Lava Road and Oregon Avenue in downtown Bend). Phone: 541-382-8048. For more information call 541-385-7229.

REGIONAL EVENT – The Central Oregon Mastersingers’ spring program will be a celebration marking the final concert directed by the choir’s founder, Clyde Thompson. Beginning in the fall, the baton will be handed to the Mastersingers’ assistant director, Christian Clark. For this program, Thompson has chosen several favorite works that the choir has performed over the past 12 years, as well as several new works. The concert, taking place April 22, 7:30 p.m. in Bend, will feature selections including the stunning “Agnus Dei” by Samuel Barber, a setting of the composer’s famous “Adagio for Strings” and the ethereal “Ave Maria” by Franz Biebl. The program will be a broad sweep through cen-

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ers and a gazillion LEGOs. All ages. Saturday, April 15, 3 p.m. • Tracing the History of African American Literature: From slave narratives to contemporary novels, Dr. Annemarie Hamlin explores the roots of African American Literature. Wednesday, April 12, 12 p.m. • Homegoing Book Discussion: Monday, April 17, 6 p.m. At Sunriver Books and Music in The Village at Sunriver. 541593-2525. The Sunriver Area Public Library is located at 56886 Venture Lane in the Sunriver Business Park. For more information, call 541-312-1080.

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By Jen Anderson, Travel Oregon and access to the bathroom and other ameniIntrepid travelers trek to the Alvord Desert in south- ties. A gift shop sells water and snacks, and the eastern Oregon for wildly different reasons: to break a caretaker is a wealth of knowledge about the world land speed record, to fly a hot air balloon, to do area (and a budding geologist — ask to see yoga or let their dogs run or to grab some photos of the her collection). 12-by-7 mile dry lake bed in the shadow of the Steens Visitors should fully stock up on supplies Mountain range. (and gas) as soon as possible in Harney County Our personal favorite reason to visit, however, is to before making the trek to the Alvord Desert. soak up the tranquility of the space Not far from Alvord Hot from one of the two personal soaking For more details on these and other Springs is Mickey Hot Springs, pools at Alvord Hot Springs. but you’ll need a Bureau of Land Oregon hot springs visit: Managed by a private caretaker, Management map to find it, the pools are accessible for a $5 fee. summerlakehotsprings.com since it’s off the main highway They’re enclosed in rustic huts that cranehotsprings.com and not on any GPS. An active offer some privacy for couples or soakoregon.com geothermal site, the boiling small groups, with an ideal yearmud pots are evidence that the round water temperature of between 10-foot deep azure pool is too 100 and 110 degrees. There’s no sulfur smell here, no hot for soaking. But in the winter, the icy landnoise, just the feeling of utter bliss and relaxation. scape — framed by the ever-present sagebrush To spend the night, the campground accommodates and towering Steens Mountain — is one you tents, cars and RVs. But in the winter time it’ll be cozier won’t find anywhere else. If conditions allow, to reserve space in one of the new heated “M.A.S.H”- it’s worth the detour to spend a few moments style bunker units, each with beds for four, electricity and marvel in the raw beauty. Next, head about 90 minutes north to the tiny town of Crane, literally an oasis in the desert. The visitor-friendly Crystal Crane Hot Springs is 25 minutes southeast of downtown Burns, the biggest city in southeastern Oregon. Sunset at Crystal Crane Hot Springs reflects on the warm pool. Here, visitors from all over the world come you’ll wonder why you don’t get out here more often. to find serenity in the restorative hot springs, which When you get hungry, the Steens Loop area has some are just steps from the cabins, teepees, RV park and charming options. Grab a country omelet at the Crane campground on site. Year-round, the family-friendly public pond (clothing Store and Cafe for breakfast, and a burger and famously required) hovers at a comfortable 101 degrees, perfect thick shake at The Fields Station in Fields. For dinner, for floating or wading in morning, noon or night, under head to Burns for a much-earned McCoy Creek Scottish Ale by Steens Mountain Brewing Company and a hearty the stars. Sunrise or sunset soaks are unrivaled. For more privacy, try one of the cedar-enclosed soak- salad and lamb gyro at Rhojo’s family-owned restaurant, ing tubs in the bath house, with a natural hot water tap one of several tasty options downtown. On your way home, stop for a souvenir at Oard’s that can be filled to the temperature of your liking. At The Ranch House and pools under a delicate blanket $7.50 an hour or $4.25 per person for the soaking pond, Gallery, a third-generation family-owned museum and of spring snow at Summer Lake Hot Springs. cultural gift store that’s been around for 135 years. Find a collection of Native American paintings and other artwork from nine local tribes, handmade furniture and jewelry, arrowheads, coins, clocks and even a collection of ages-old barbed wire. If you’re not quite ready to leave yet, extend your happy vibes at Summer Lake Hot SPECIAL EASTER SERVICES Springs, two hours southwest of Bend on Oregon Outback Scenic Byway. Cozy guest cabApril 13, 6 pm: Maundy Thursday Gathering ins and tent and RV sites are available for overnight stays • 6 pm Soup Supper: No charge, but please contact the office for a reservation by April 10 at the resort, which also hosts workshops, festivals and other • 7 pm Program: Reflections in music and word on “Song of the Shadows” events. The geothermal pool is Communion will be served as part of this service said to hold sacred healing powers; at $10 per visit, we think it’s worth investigating.

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Jen Anderson writes and edits Travel Oregon’s e-newsletters and other online content. She loves finding the latest places to eat, drink and play around the state with her husband and two young boys. Brewpubs, beaches and bike trails top the list. Reprinted with permission from Travel Oregon (www.traveloregon.com). SUNRIVER SCENE • APRIL 2017

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Events & Programs @ SHAR

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member with a current ID card, up to 4 guests may receive 60% Monday-Thursday: 10am-7:30pm off SHARC public admission seasonal pricing. Member guests Friday-Saturday: 10am-8:30pm may also use the fitness center when accompanied by the Sunday: 10am-5:30pm member for an additional $3 fee. SROA Member Guest Admission When accompanied by a SROA

Disc golf (opening later this spring) Free to owners with Member Preference ID, Recreation Plus and included with SHARC daily admission. Disc golf only $5, includes discs, course map and score card. CHECK IN AT SHARC

Trainer’s Corner: Resolve your New Year’s resolution By Kelly Verly, SHARC Personal Trainer The smell of juniper is in the air as our days are getting warmer and longer. Spring is here, and it’s time to break out of hibernation and get moving. Before we do that though, Kelly Verly it is important to remember that we have been moving less during the winter. Picking up where we left off in the fall can lead to injury. Here are some tips to prepare you for a fun and injury free spring and summer season. 1. Visit a personal trainer or get a coach. If you don’t know how to start an exercise program or progress to the next level then a trainer is a perfect option. They can give you tips to either get you started or accomplish your goals

without getting injured or wasting your time with poor form or useless exercises and help you customize your training for sports you love. 2 . Wa r m up. It is never a good idea to stretch or workout muscles that are cold. Make sure you warm up your body to increase your body’s core temperature, blood flow to the working muscles, and also to mentally prepare yourself for the workout ahead. Some examples would be marching in place, body weight squats, and pushups. Or try the rowing machine for something different. 3. Cross train. Your body will thank you for changing up your routine. This will

SHARC indoor pool closing for maintenance The indoor pool at SHARC will be closed for annual routine cleaning and maintenance May 12-19. During the indoor pool closure, the outdoor leisure pool will be made available for lap swimming and general recreational swimming from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily (weather permitting). The hot tub will remain open during this period and available during the outdoor pool hours. The outdoor lazy river and water slides will not be open during this time. Full outdoor aquatic operations will be open daily beginning May 27 (Memorial Day weekend). Please call 541-585-5000 or visit www.sunriversharc.com for specific times of operations. Aquatic fitness classes will continue 9-10 a.m. Monday-Thursday during the closure, but may be altered due to the pool depth. Page 22

help you avoid plateaus as well as give your muscles a much needed break. Your metabolism will also benefit from diversifying your exercise routine. It is also mentally stimulating to learn new training programs. 4. Be smart about your training. Just because you could do or did do a specific exercise 10 to 20 years ago, doesn’t mean you can exercise at the same speed or intensity. Gradually increase your time and intensity of your workouts to prevent injuries. 5. Wear proper workout attire. Shoes. So many injuries come from wearing worn out shoes without any support. Go to a specialty shoe store for expert advice on what shoes you should be wearing because they determine what is best for your arch, gait and body weight. 6. Eat a whole foods diet and hydrate. What you eat and drink is just as important as working out. 7. Add strength training, core work, and balance training to your workout. If your muscles are balanced with a strong core then your body will not wear down or have to compensate for being weak or tight. 8. Rest and recover. Listen to your body. It will give you signals you need to back off. Active rest is my personal recommendation. We are designed to move and you can make things worse with complete inactivity. If your soreness lasts more than 48 hours, or you are tired, then it’s time to rest and recover. Now go out there and enjoy spring in beautiful Sunriver. Kelly Verly is a personal trainer with Rebound Physical Therapy and teaches fitness classes for SROA members from 9:30-10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at SHARC. For more information, contact Verly at 208501-4018. www.sunriverowners.org

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Lifeguard Class - American Red Cross certified lifeguard-training course $150 Course 2: April 1-2, 8-9 • 9am-5pm Course 3: April 29-30, May 6-7 • 9am-5pm Course 4: May 26, 5-9pm & May 27-29 • 9am-5pm Course 5: June 2 & 5 5-9pm & June 3-4 • 9am-5pm

Lifeguard Recertification $75 Course 1 - April 22-23 • Course 2 - June 11 & 18 All courses 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Red Cross certification in lifeguarding is required for these classes. Contact Matt Catanzaro at 541-585-3714 to register and find out more

Underwater Egg Hunt & Rubber Duck Races April 15 • 9 a.m. - 11a.m. See ad on page 31 for details

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SROA hosting member Health & Home Improvement Expo Can we officially put Old Man Winter behind us and start talking spring? It’s time to think about home improvement projects, enjoying warm weather activities and getting ready for bathing suit season. Sunriver Owners Association presents the Sunriver Health & Home Improvement Expo on April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Benham Hall at SHARC. Your resource for everything spring, the expo will feature more than 40 booths relating to home improvement, gardening, health, wellness and fitness. The expo is free to all Sunriver owners and guests. A light lunch will be provided from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first 200 Sunriver owners will receive a free gift if you stop by the SHARC booth. This fun-filled event will have something for everyone. Relax with complimentary chair massages from Alpine Chiropractic and Rebound Physical Therapy. Sample healthy snack options provided by Costco. Learn about upcoming classes and programs from COCC Continuing Education, Sunriver Nature Center and SHARC. Bring your bike with you and get ready for the trails with free bike safety check from 4 Seasons Recreational Outfitters

The expo will include free seminars from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Crescent Room. Learn easy stretches you can do at home from Rebound Physical Therapy. Next, SROA’s Community Development will review the process of getting home improvement projects approved and deadlines for getting things done. Discover Your Forest will highlight new and favorite hiking trails followed by tips on healthy eating for springtime hosted by La Pine Community Health Center. The day will end with a free Masters Gardening Class from 2 to 4 p.m. Learn how to successfully grow vegetables in Central Oregon’s difficult climate from OSU’s horticulture department. Participants will also receive a free 24-page book on how to grow vegetables in Central Oregon. Having the right information before starting your project makes all the difference between a home improvement dream and nightmare. Connect with SROA registered contractors and other area services, including All About Painting, Bank of the Cascades, BendBroadband, Camp Abbott Trading Company, Cascade Door, Cascade Home Builders, Desert Enterprises, Glass Accents, Great

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Following a few, simple rules will enhance everyone’s Sunriver driving experience • Drivers INSIDE the circle have the right-of-way over any vehicle attempting to enter a circle. Traffic always circulates counter-clockwise. •

When there is no traffic or a safe gap, drivers entering a circle do not have to stop but should always slow down enough to safely stop if necessary. •

Circles are not like four-way stops. You do not get a turn to go. You may only enter the roundabout when there is a safe gap in traffic flow. •

Always signal when exiting a circle. •

Avoid stopping inside a circle or backing up – even if you miss your exit. Simply drive around the circle again until you reach your desired exit road. •

The recommended speed limit in Sunriver’s circles is about 15 mph. In icy conditions, go slow enough to be able to stop safely at yield points and to control your vehicle through the circle’s curves.

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Last year’s most popular seminar about spring and summer hiking in Central Oregon was presented by Discover Your Forest.

Northern Window & Door, High Desert Builders, Home Heating & Cooling, Midstate Electric, Native Plant Society of Oregon, Patrick Environmental, Project Ponderosa, Shine Window Care, Summit Cleaning & Restoration, Tightline Quality Painting and Webfoot Painting. No home improvement in the future? Don’t worry, the expo will also feature health and wellness booths. There’ll be plenty of information from learning about the newest hiking trails and summer classes available to ways to improving your health and feeling better. Booths include

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Oregon’s mountain snowpack continues to trend upward All basins in Oregon are experiencing above-normal to well-above-normal snowpack with a statewide average of 138 percent of normal, according to the March water supply outlook report released today by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Snowpack conditions have been above normal all winter for most locations in the state. February continued to be an active month for winter weather in Oregon with well-above-average precipitation statewide, even breaking previous records in some locations. With limited sunshine and continued cold temperatures, the mountains received above-normal to well-above-

normal February snowpack accumulation. The last time Oregon had a well-above-normal snowpack on March 1 was in 2008, when the snowpack was 157 percent of normal. Last year, Oregon’s snowpack was 94 percent of normal at the end of February. “Snow accumulation during February was twice the normal amount at many monitoring locations, leading to a well-above-normal statewide snowpack on March 1,” said Scott Oviatt, NRCS snow survey supervisory hydrologist. “Moderate February temperatures helped preserve the deep snowpack even during a few warm days and significant rain in some cases.”

The peak of the seasonal snow accumulation generally occurs during March for many low and mid elevation sites in the state. Thus far, snow monitoring sites in this elevation band have already met or surpassed normal peak snowpack amounts. In general, the

higher elevation sites have not met their normal peak amount as they do not typically reach peak until April. For the 2017 water year, all basins have experienced well-above-average precipitation. Lake County and Goose Lake basins have had the most

at 152 percent of average while the Mt. Hood, Sandy and Lower Deschutes basins have had only 111 percent of the usual amount of precipitation. “With the continued accumulating snowpack, streamflow volume forecasts show promise for the spring and summer,” Oviatt said. “HowTurn to Snowpack, page 26

Colder than normal February in Sunriver According to preliminary data received by NOAA’s National Weather Service in Pendleton, temperatures at Sunriver averaged slightly colder than normal during the month of February. The average temperature was 31.2 degrees which was 0.7 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged 39.1 degrees,

which was 2.8 degrees below normal. The highest was 50 degrees on Feb. 13. Low temperatures averaged 23.4 degrees, which was 1.5 degrees below normal. The lowest was 9 degrees, on Feb. 23. There were 22 days with the low temperature below 32 degrees. There were three days when the high temperature stayed below 32 degrees. Precipitation totaled 2.98 inches during February, which was 1.32 inches above normal. Measurable precipitation – at least .01 inch – was received on 19 days with the heaviest, 0.62 inches reported on Feb. 7. Precipitation this year has reached 6.98 inches, which is 2.77 inches above normal. Since October, the water year precipitation at Sunriver has been 17.57 inches, which is 6.62 inches above normal. Snowfall totaled 5.4 inches with at least 1 inch of snow re-

ported in one day. The heaviest snowfall was 1.8 inches reported on Feb. 2. The greatest depth of snow on the ground was 26 inches on Feb. 2. The highest wind gust was 16 mph, which occurred on Feb. 26. The outlook for March from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center calls for near to below normal temperatures and above normal precipitation. Normal highs for Sunriver rise from 45.0 degrees at the start of March to 52.0 degrees at the end of March. Normal lows rise from 24.0 degrees to 25.0 degrees. The 30-year normal precipitation is 1.48 inches. This was the fourth wettest February on record. The wettest was 7.94 inches in 2014. The National Weather Service is an office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, an agency of the U.S. Commerce Department.

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Stars announce upcoming events By Fred Sackett Following a run of “Nana’s Naughty Knickers” at our brand new venue, The Door, Sunriver Stars Community Theater announces the coming events for the future: • Wednesday, April 5, Sandy Silver will conduct an acting workshop from 10:301:30 in the Crescent Room at SHARC. Everyone is welcome whether you are a veteran actor or just thinking about testing the water as an actor. If interested please email Victoria Kristy at sunriverdiva@ gmail.com Silver has been directing and conducting acting workshops and master classes both nationally and internationally for over 30 years. Her workshops are geared to give actors the

tools they need in order to gain confidence, and to perform with honesty. “The thing I love doing most is introducing actors to new ideas, and concepts that I know work. I believe, as with most things in life, the more you know, the more confidence you have in your ability, and the more rewarding will be the outcome,” said Silver. • April 10-11 from 6 to 9 p.m. Silver will hold open auditions for “Play it Again Sam” at Village Properties offices, room #208 in the Sunriver Business Park. All partici-

pants should come at 6 p.m., and “sides” (select portions of the play copied for those auditioning to read) will be provided. “Play it Again Sam” which has been described as a romantic comedy “romp” and written by Woody Allen; has

roles for three men and six to eight women. Silver especially wants anyone interested in auditioning for the “Play it Again Sam” show to try to attend the workshop mentioned previously if at all possible – but it is not required. Questions about the auditions can be directed to Victoria at sunri verdiva@gmail. com • June 2-3, 7 p.m. and June 4 at 3 p.m. “Play It Again Sam” will be performed at The Door (56885 Enterprise Dr. Sunriver Business Park, across from Three Rivers School). Other coming attractions in the planning stages include: • “Hang On The Bell Nellie,” a hilarious melodrama

written and directed by Bill Walton of Eugene. Auditions June 27-28 and shows Aug. 25-27. • A musical version of “The Secret Garden” directed by our own Victoria Kristy. Auditions on Aug. 30 and shows on Oct. 27-29 is our season opener for 2017-18, followed by a Reader’s Theater directed by Susan Inman on Dec. 1-3. More details about these shows will be available in future publications. Another welcome member of the Sunriver Stars Theater is our new webmaster – Susan Quesada (who played Vera in “Nana’s Naughty Knickers”). We look forward to updates on our web page once Quesada has time to make some needed changes. So, be sure to bookmark www.sunriverstars. org so you can visit us often.

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Sunriver Service District March meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting on March 16, 2017. Board members present: Jim Wilson, Bob Nelson, Greg Keller, Jim Fister and Mark Johnson (via phone). SSD staff present: Marc Mills, Art Hatch, Rod Bjorvik, Debbie Baker, Andrea Benedetto. Public input -None. Financial report Year-to-date as of Feb. 28, 2017: Resources………7,652,989 Police: Wages & Benefits.......913,341 Materials &Services...110,321 Bike Patrol....................43,327 Fire: Wages & Benefits....1,141,689 Materials &Services...188,848 Non-departmental......31,020

Board actions –Approved minutes of the Feb. 15, 2017 SSD regular meeting (unaudited) with correction to include additional comment. –Approved SROA monthly invoice in the amount of $14,445.50. –Deferred approving the final draft of fiscal year 2017/2018 budget until the April meeting. Board discussion: –Chief Hatch provided an update on the fire training facility. It was discovered that the road to the proposed facility site is actually owned by the Forest Service. The chief will meet with the Forest Service to discuss accessibility and potential maintenance. –Review and approval of performance measures of both the fire and police chiefs will be done at the April meeting.

–SSD received semi-annual Longevity Credit refund check from SDIS in the amount of $3,543. –Received a draft of their annual report from both the fire and police departments. The final reports will be presented to the SSD board at the April SSD meeting, and to share at the joint SROA/ SSD meeting. –Held quarterly meeting with SROA board president to discuss upcoming joint SSD/SROA meeting. –Discussed agenda items for joint meeting between SSD and SROA board scheduled for April 14. Items include annual reports, financials, rules task force and attendance of SROA’s magistrate. –SSD staff will meet with SROA staff to review contract with SROA for a variety of services and fees the district pays to the association such

through the side garage door of unoccupied homes. –Officers took part in ODOT’s Traffic Incident Management safety training. Chief reports: –Officers received refresher Fire: –In February, there were course in first aid and AED. 43 calls for the Sunriver Fire Department, which included Other business: –An internal, three year 17 EMS calls, 2 hazardous conditions, 17 medical as- financial forecast is being sists, 4 service assistance calls. worked on and will be pre–Crews tested and replaced sented to the SSD board in batteries in smoke detectors May. in 4 residences. The meeting adjourned –Conducted three citizen CPR classes with approxi- at 4:26 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Sunriver mately 30 participants. –Three iPads donated by Service District Managing Apple will be placed in the Board is scheduled for Thurstwo brush engines and the day, April 13, 3 p.m. at the deputy chief command ve- Sunriver Fire Station Training Room, 57475 Abbot Drive in hicle. –Crews were going to at- Sunriver. Approved meeting tend a flammable liquid rail minutes are posted to www. sunriversd.org as available. training class. as utilities, HR services, etc. to ensure fair and appropriate charges for services.

Police: –In February, the Sunriver Police Department received 1,103 calls for service, 43 of which were emergencies. Officers investigated 33 cases, 20 suspicious persons or prowlers, made 214 traffic stops, provided 308 community-policing contacts, there were 14 violations of SROA Rules & Regulations and 21 pathway violations. –A couple of burglaries occurred in Sunriver with access

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Preventing home burglary while you are away In the last month, there have been a couple of residential burglaries in Sunriver. These burglaries occurred at homes when no one was there. Larger items taken included flat screen televisions. The Sunriver Police Department continues to investigate these crimes. We encourage all citizens to keep their houses and cars locked. This is the first step to prevention. Also, upgrading your deadbolt lock set up to make it stronger and harder to break. Sometimes this is as easy as upgrading the screws in the strike plate to 3-inch screws. We suggest having a monitored alarm system or at least something on the property that indicates that you have an alarm. Set up lights, TVs, radios or other electronics on a timer to SUNRIVER SCENE •

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come on when you’re not home. Have a neighbor or the Sunriver Police Department Citizens Patrol watch your house when you are away. Make sure your paper service is suspended so it doesn’t pile up in the driveway. Some people park an extra vehicle in the driveway while they are away. Residents are encouraged to document valuable belongings – writing down the make, model and serial numbers and storing that information in a safe place. Items are harder to get back to their owners without this documentation. Please be aware of your surroundings. If you see suspicious activity in your neighborhood, like a unknown vehicle in a driveway of a home and you know the owners are away, do

not hesitate to call the police department. If you are driving around and see a TV in the back of a car or truck that looks out of place, write down the license plate number and call in the description. Some of these calls have led to arrests and the return of property. Officers at the Sunriver Police Department work 24 hours a day and are available at any time. Please do not hesitate to call and talk to one if you have any questions or concerns. During business hours, you can reach them at 541-5931014. After hours and on weekends you can call the non-emergency number at 541-693-6911 and ask to speak to a Sunriver officer. If it is an emergency, or a crime in progress, always dial 911. www.sunriverowners.org

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Countdown begins for rare total solar eclipse crossing Oregon REGIONAL EVENT – The Oregon Tourism Commission (dba Travel Oregon), in partnership with the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), is helping residents and visitors prepare for this summer’s total solar eclipse – the first in the continental U.S. since 1979 – which will make its way across Oregon on Aug. 21. During a total solar eclipse (aka totality), the sun, the moon and the Earth align in such a way that the moon completely blocks out the sun, briefly turning daytime into twilight for nearly two minutes. This eclipse will cross the entire length of the country on a 90-mile-wide path, known as the “Path of Totality,” beginning on the Oregon Coast, and ending on the East Coast near Charleston, South Carolina. Touching down just north of Depoe Bay on the Oregon Coast at 10:15 a.m., the moon’s shadow will race east passing through cities in the Willamette Valley (Salem, Corvallis, Albany), Central Oregon (Madras, Prineville, Redmond), and ending its path in Eastern Oregon (John Day, Baker City, Ontario). Due to the rapid movement of the moon around the Earth, the eclipse will

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line at TravelOregon.com/Get ting-Around/Online-Guides/ “This is such an extraordinary event that people will travel the world to see it. We’re thrilled that Oregonians and our visitors will have the opportunity for a front row seat,” said Todd Davidson, CEO of Travel Oregon. “With the eclipse taking place on a Monday, we’re encouraging visitors to make a trip out of it and come a few days early or stay a few days late. We want everyone to enjoy this amazing celestial occurrence while also ensuring they take time to prepare and stay safe.” Many hotels and campsites along the path of totality are already booked on the dates surrounding Aug. 21. Several first-come, first-served campgrounds are set to be temporarily converted to reservation-only for the eclipse, so additional campsites will be made available in the coming months. Regional tourism agencies are encouraging visitors to look for hotels in larger metro areas just outside the path of totality like Portland, Eugene and Bend. In addition to the OMSI Solar Eclipse Viewing Party in Salem, other communities are also planning events to celebrate the eclipse, including the Oregon Solarfest in Madras, the Oregon Star Party in the Ochoco National Forest and Oregon Eclipse Festival near Mitchell, Oregon. Visitors and residents can find out more at TravelOregon.com/ Eclipse and GreatAmericanE clipse.com/oregon.

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SUNRIVER POLICE LOG Selected log entries from the Sunriver Police SCMC = St. Charles Medical Center R&Rs = Rules & Regulations RP = Reporting Person GOA = Gone On Arrival UTL = Unable To Locate DUII = Driving Under Influence of Intoxicants SBC = Settled By Contact DOA = Dead On Arrival BAC = Blood Alcohol Content

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Volunteer writer Kathie Thatcher puts her humorous spin on the monthly logs provided by the Sunriver Police Department. This is only a sampling of the month’s total call log. 2/2 Out-of-town homeowner reported an unknown person in his Prostaff Lane residence. SRPD contacted a relative who wasn’t supposed to be in the house and, at the request of the owner, trespassed him from the residence. 2/3 Report of a drone flying at the Sunriver Stables over a wedding celebration. Officer contacted the responsible parties and asked if they knew how close they were to the Sunriver Airport. They were advised that it was against both FAA and Sunriver rulles and regulations to fly drones without the proper permits, and that this location is always out of bounds. The bride and groom apologized for the inconvenience. The photographer was advised to get permission for any future aerial efforts. 2/4 Officer located a vehicle in the Business Park which had the driver’s side window smashed and the radio removed. The vehicle had been tagged for towing by the property owners back in December. It had been completely buried in several feet of snow, and it is unknown if the vehicle had been abandoned. SRPD will attempt to follow up with the registered owner as to the status of the abominable snowcar. 2/4 The manager of a restaurant in the village reported that a subject had intentionally pushed an employee who was bussing dishes. He then followed the employee and started a physical confrontation. The subject, somewhat the worse for the encounter, had left prior to SRPD arrival and the employee didn’t want to press charges. The manager asked that the subject be trespassed when located. 2/6 Hit and run reported at the Country Store. The suspect admitted to knowing she had struck the victim vehicle and purposely didn’t stop. 2/8 Report of a theft from a locked vehicle on Fox Lane. There was no forced entry and the vehicle had been relocked after the crime. 2/8 A neighbor on Red Cedar Lane called to report the chimney of a neighbor’s house had been ripped off the house by falling snow. Several attempts were made to contact the owner, but no answer. Messages were left and the owner was eventually contacted. 2/9 RP on Virginia Rail stated she had heard a big boom as if something exploded. After canvassing the area, we determined that ice had fallen from the second story roof onto the first story. RP stated that it sounded like a tree had hit her house the previous night. This was probably the rest of the ice coming down off the roof. 2/9 Report of a large bus stuck in the snow on Gosling Lane. We were able to get the vehicle out with any damage to the landscaping. 2/11 RP reported an unknown vehicle parked in her driveway when she arrived home. The vehicle belonged to the neighbors – who thought that this was a great place to park. The door to the RP’s home had accidentally been left unlocked but nothing was missing. However, she did discover a marijuana vaporizer left behind in a closet. 2/12 A subject was stopped at a crash scene on Huntington Road and observed to not be wearing a seatbelt. He was determined to be criminally suspended/revoked and was issued a citation. 2/13 Officer dispatched to home on Bittern Lane. SRFD was investigating a gas odor. The street was closed and the homeowners contacted. Cascade Natural Gas responded and located a broken meter leaking gas. 2/14 Assist to DCSO on Laguna Road with an intoxicated male who had crashed on his snowmobile. 2/23 RP on Antelope Lane reported that her small white poodle, Homer, had gone on a solo adventure when she let him out, and an hour later had still not returned. Upon officer’s arrival, the poodlesicle had been recaptured and taken inside to warm up. 2/23 Report of an unattended warming fire at a work site on Sequoia Lane. SRFD was called to extinguish it. The crew was asked to return and the foreman was issued a citation for unattended fire. Turn to Police, page 30

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Firefighter stair climb raises funds for leukemia and lymphoma Sunriver firefighters Nic Newcomb, Charles Leifer, Steve Shafer, Patrick Summerfield and Austin Sharp participated in the 26th Annual Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Stair Climb on March 12 in Seattle. The climb, in full structural firefighting gear (including an air tank), includes 69 floors and 1,356 steps. The Sunriver crew had a team time of 51:05 minutes and raised nearly $6,000. The fundraiser provides important funding to the fight against leukemia and lymphoma and brings together firefighters to compete in the climb from around the country and beyond.

REGION – Due to unanticipated changes to the scope and impact of site improvements and infrastructure upgrades, St. Charles Family Care in La Pine will now open in April 2018. Road, utility and site prep work will begin in March, and structural work will begin shortly thereafter. “We’re very excited to break ground on the clinic this spring,” said John Weinsheim, president of St. Charles Medical Group. “This clinic, which will provide primary care, immediate care, radiology, lab, occupational and specialty services, will be a medical home to south county residents.” St. Charles Medical Group has begun recruiting for primary care physicians, with the goal of having them hired in time to allow for training in clinical systems, patient flow and St. Charles’ new electronic health record system, Epic.

St. Charles Foundation is also continuing to work toward its campaign goal of $1.5 million to build the clinic. To date, the Foundation has received $900,000 in cash and pledges from individuals, foundations and businesses who want to see expanded health care in the south county area. “The Central Oregon community is generously making this much-needed clinic a reality,” said Corinne Martinez, capital campaign co-chair. “Our team of dedicated volunteers will continue raising money

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April authors include William Sullivan, Carola Dunn By Deon Stonehouse Saturday, April 15 at 5 p.m. Carola Dunn will give a presentation on two of her most recent entertaining mysteries, “Superfluous Women” and “Buried in the Country.” “Superfluous Women” is part of the Daisy Dalrymple series. Daisy comes from aristocracy, though she is a modern woman who made a career as a journalist and married a Scotland Yard detective, Alec Fletcher, she can still do the frosty upper class look if it is useful to her purposes. The series is set in the 1920s and full of interesting mysteries spiced with witty repartee. In this latest in the series, Daisy has been under the weather; she and Alec have gone on a bit of vacation to the country as sort of a rest cure. While

there, they join a school friend of Daisy’s, Willie Chandler, for Sunday luncheon. Willie has purchased a house with her two flat mates in the Thames Valley where Daisy and Alec are staying. A generation of young men died in WWI, closing off the possibility of marriage for many women. During the meal, Willie discloses that they have been unable to open the wine cellar with their key; Alec does the manly thing and gets the door open only to find more than wine cooling, there is a dead body. The local police focus on the women who live in the house as the obvious prime suspects leaving Daisy to solve the murder and save her friend. “Buried in the Country” is set in the 1960s. Eleanor Trewyn is a widowed retiree who spends

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much to do in order to keep the diplomatic mission from being jeopardized. The Cornish countryside is used beautifully in this series. On Saturday, April 29 at 5 p.m. William Sullivan will give a slide show presentation on “New Hikes In Southern Oregon.” He has hiked every major trail in the state of Oregon. For a good experience hiking, pick up one of his well-researched, up-to-date guidebooks. This fifth generation Oregonian knows our state’s natural wonders and history from top to bottom. This year he updated his “100 Hikes/Travel Guide Southern Oregon and Northern California.” Crater Lake is a gob-smacking natural wonder, it is a perfect day trip from Sunriver and surrounded by Turn to Authors, page 32 a vehicle pursuit and ended with the vehicle crashing at Highway 97 and Vandevert Road. The K9 track was successful and subject located and taken into custody. 2/28 Report of a vehicle running and unlocked in driveway at home on White Elm. RP was a tow truck driver who had been hired to tow another vehicle off of the property and was unable to contact the owner or anyone inside the house. Owner was eventually contacted. 2/28 Housekeepers located a severely injured raccoon at home on Wallowa Lane. Officer determined that the critter was indeed beyond help and eased its passing into that great garbage can in the sky.

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Monthly book clubs are free and open to all By Deon Stonehouse Book Clubs are a great way to meet other readers and discuss interesting books. Book Clubs meet on Monday at 6 p.m. Meetings are free and everyone is welcome. Richard Stonehouse reviews the April 3 Non-Fiction Book Club selection “Unstoppable” by Bill Nye. In a compelling follow-up to his previous book “Undeniable,” Nye warns about the consequences of doing nothing in response to the threat of climate change. With his entertaining wit and enthusiasm for everything science, he makes a broad and interesting case for action by today’s Greatest Generation, the young people who will be tasked with coming up with solutions to the climate change challenge. The need for alternative energy sources to replace fossil fuels is apparent, and with scientific research and discovery we will rise to the challenge with new and better strategies to avert disaster. Rather than confront climate change deniers, he offers constructive criticisms to hopefully change their minds by reason and facts. Nye’s writing style is easy to follow and not too technical, just right to engage everyone from young people to older technical-loving geeks. April 17 the Fiction Book Club discusses “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi, this year’s Deschutes Public Library’s Novel Idea selection. For 300 years the story follows the fates of the descendants of two sisters unknown to each other. From the slave trade in Ghana to the plantations of the American South, from African Colonial Rule to the Civil War and its

of daring, and it is fun to read. a plantation owner. Mycroft Mycroft is engaged to Georgi- and Douglas are enjoying a anna, and he is totally besotted. cigar together after winning a aftermath, as each genera- Club discusses “Mycroft” by She shares a common back- wager when Douglas confides tion moves forward the story Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. I suspect g r o u n d his worries about his family in describes w i t h Trinidad. Children have gone their lives. Mycroft’s missing from along the waterEffia’s fab e s t front. When Mycroft shares ther has f r i e n d this news with his fiancée wonbig plans C y r u s dering if she might have heard for his Douglas, something that would soothe beautiful a tobacco Douglas’ concerns, her reaction daughter. vendor. is dramatic. She declares her He hopes T h e y intention to leave for Trinidad to wed both hail immediately to see her family, her to the f r o m and admonishes Mycroft not young T r i n i - to follow. Of course he does chief thus securing a prominent position Sir Arthur Conan Doyle would dad, there the similarity ends. follow, accompanied by Dougfor his family in their tribe. like this version of Mycroft Douglas is a black man from a las. No sooner are they on the Scheming for a higher bride Holmes as a young man. The small village; Georgianna is a boat then they are set upon by price and to be rid of this story moves swiftly, there is lots blond beauty the daughter of Turn to Clubs, page 34 unwanted daughter, his wife arranges a “marriage” to one of the Brits at the Castle. James Collins is kind to Effia, she lives in the Castle overlooking the sea on the coast of Ghana. Esi’s fate is not so good, while Effia resides in comfort; Esi is crowded into the dark, fetid dungeon below the Castle, subjected to cruelty and deprivation. Soon she is loaded onto a ship, transported in horrible conditions to the American South, and sold into slavery. Each generation faces challenges; the effect on the tribes of Ghana of selling fellow Africans into slavery, life as a slave in the American South, the years when a free black could be grabbed off the streets of the north to be sold south into slavery, the decades when, to be black, limited choices on jobs, housing, where you could dine, • Dive for weighted plastic eggs and redeem for fun prizes. while passing for white opened • Kids will be grouped by age and swim ability in our zero entry up to those opportunities, and so 7½-foot deep pool. much more. This book moves DECORATE YOUR DUCK AT OUR SHARPIE STATION with a blistering pace through Friday, April 14 • 5:30-9pm & Saturday, April 15 • 8-9am history, illuminating lives and captivating readers. $10 entry for duck April 24 the Mystery Book

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Travel from 18th Century Ghana to present-day America with ‘A Novel Idea’ Deschutes Public Library proudly announces the 14th annual celebration of “A Novel Idea…Read Together,” the largest community read program in the state of Oregon. Each year “A Novel Idea” brings together thousands of Deschutes County residents to read, discuss and attend a variety of free cultural and author events at the library’s six branches and at partnering businesses. With this year’s selection of “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi, the library anticipates the highly successful program’s continued growth. “Once again the ‘A Novel Idea’ selection will take us to new places and times,” says Community Relations Manager Chantal Strobel. “Books selected in the past have taken readers from Afghanistan to the Manhattan, and Papua

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New Guinea to Japan, as well as to time periods that span centuries. Homegoing promises to not only take readers to new places, but to bring new ideas and topics into the conversation,” she continued.

“The growth of ‘A Novel Idea’ has been remarkable,” says Strobel. “Back in 2004, our first year, we were thrilled to have 600 people participate. Last year we had more than 6,000 people take part. It’s really a testament to the community’s commitment to literature as well as to their growing desire to be life-long learners.” “A Novel Idea” kicks off on Saturday, April 8, at 2 p.m. at the East Bend Library with a conversation exploring cultural appropriation, led by artist and speaker Jason Graham (aka, MOsley WOtta). What follows is four weeks of programs that explore and expound upon the themes and ideas found in Gyasi’s widely acclaimed novel. “The free programs are designed to enhance the readers’ experience by providing a common forum in which they can discuss ideas, discover culture, create art and explore similarities and differences in a safe and neutral environment,” says Liz Goodrich, lead project coordinator for “A Novel Idea.” “This year we’ve curated a range of historical and cultural programs that look at the role of storytelling in Ghanaian culture, the

experiences of black pioneers in early Oregon, the transatlantic slave trade, African American literature and so much more. We of course include book discussions and documentary film screenings as well,” says Goodrich. The events culminate with

a free presentation by author Yaa Gyasi Sunday, May 7, at 4 p.m. at the Bend High School Auditorium. A book signing follows Gyasi’s presentation. Tickets are required for the free event and become available on

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great hikes. There are a lot of hiking trails in the south of our state that are an easy drive from Sunriver and quite fabulous. Sullivan will show us some of them in living color with descriptions of their highlights that will make you want to lace up your hiking boots and head south. He has a keen appreciation for the history, geography, flora and fauna as well as the jaw dropping beauty of Oregon’s scenery. We always look forward to one of his slide shows because they are not only gorgeous; they inspire us to get outdoors and start walking. Sullivan includes information on campgrounds, cabin rentals, and the wildflowers you may encounter along the trail. Color pictures show the spectacular

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By Paul Grieco In any event, the WoodCourse openings lands will remain open this I wish I had a crystal ball as year until mid-October, when I sit here pondering two weeks it is scheduled to close on Sunbefore the schedday, Oct. 15. The uled opening of the Meadows course is Woodlands course slated to open a liton April 1. Currenttle earlier, too, this ly the Woodlands year on Sunday, May course is still sitting 19 and will remain under several inchopen until Sunday, es of snow in most Oct. 29. places, especially in Paul J. Grieco the shadier areas. Planned events The long range forecast This golf season the Sunriver calls for daytime temperatures Mens Golf Club official play averaging in the mid-to-high day is on Wednesday, in accorforties and nighttime tem- dance with what has become peratures averaging in the an annual trade-off with the mid-to-high 20s. Is this going Women’s Golf Club, which to provide enough warmth to moves to Tuesday for 2017. enjoy the earlier than usual It’s easy to wax poetic about (by two weeks) opening? Rain all the fun we have in the would help, too, but there’s SRMGC each week playing not much of that in the long different games for money range forecast either. Let’s and cups and prizes. There hope for small miracles. If this are four-man and two-man were Sedona, we could call for team games, individual play, convocation by a vortex. flighted and non-flighted

Forty-one PGA Sections are represented and the 20 top finishers earn a berth in the PGA Championship of the pro tour. Sunriver Resort, Crosswater and PGA of America will need to recruit more than 700 volunteers to work the championship. Volunteer positions include walking scorers, standard bearers, shuttle cart drivers, media support, caddies, range attendants and more. Volunteers will receive a commemorative PGA polo and hat, in addition to complimentary lunches and a hosted volunteer party following the championship. Please conCrosswater has been ranked by Golf Digest as one of America’s tact volunteer coordinator, Greatest 100 Public Golf Courses. Josie Whisnant, at 541-280events, competitions against play regularly on other days of 1874 or by email at golfvolun other area resorts, match play the week. teers541@gmail.com. Whisand very special championSRMGC competitions are nant says she tries to schedule ships. There are 28 regularly scored very quickly and posted scheduled weekly events (not on our unique website, with “Golf gives you an including match play) playing running tallies of the week’s with other clubs and – other, winners in various categories insight into human smaller groups within the club as well as cumulative standings nature, yours as well (with similar handicaps), that for the season. See club membership at the end of story for as your opponent’s more info. ~ Grantland Rice, leg-

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a year-long celebration of professional music in Central Oregon,” explains Pam Beezley, SRMF executive director. “In fact, unofficially we kicked off our season with several events this winter and conducted our very first two-day Piano Showcase in Bend at the Tower Theatre in March.” While the original festival only performed in Sunriver, this summer you can enjoy performances in Sunriver and Bend. Artistic director and conductor George Hanson returns for his sixth season to lead the Sunriver Music Festi-

returns for three performances. The Central Oregon Mastersingers will also perform the beautiful Mozart Requiem. Young Artists Scholarship winner Courtney Huffman, soprano, will perform with the Mastersingers, joined by mezzo-soprano Hannah Penn, tenor David Gustafson and baritone Zachary Lenox. Ticket sales for the general public begin June 1, members can purchase April 1. Call the festival ticket office at 541-593-9310 or visit www. sunrivermusic.org for pricing and membership information.

val Orchestra. As a symphony and opera conductor, pianist, recording artist, television host, educator, community leader, fundraiser and passionate spokesman for the arts, Hanson is helping shape the changing role of the modern music director. Musicians from prestigious orchestras throughout the U.S. are currently being handpicked by Hanson for the summer season. Four classical concerts, a pops concert, a solo piano concert and a family concert highlight this year’s offering. Renowned pianist Sean Chen

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“Vicious Mosquito IPA is one of our most sought after award winning beers, being about half of all beer coming out of the brewery. Previously ‘Vicious’ as it’s affectionately known, has only been available in draft and 22 ounce bottles,” says Ryan Duley, Director of Sales and Marketing. “The entire Sunriver brewery team is jazzed to see Vicious Mosquito go into cans. We take great pride in hand selecting only the finest northwest hops for this bold, West Coast style IPA,” says Brett Thomas, head brewer. “Even though we’ve been brewing this beer since our beginnings, I’m still amazed by the complexity of the hop profile – grapefruit, lemon, pine, dank - it’s all in there.”

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limited so pre-registration is required. • April 22, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.: At Central Oregon Community College, 510 SE Lynn Blvd, Prineville. • April 27, 6:30–8:30 p.m.: COCC Technol Technology Education Center, Room 209, 2324 ColCol lege Loop in Redmond. • April 29, 10 a.m.– Cof12 p.m.: Cof field CommuCommu nity Center/ Sisters Park and Rec, 1 7 5 0 W e s t McKinney Butte Rd., Sisters. • April 29, 2-4 p.m.: At Sunriver

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April 15 at www.dplfoundation. org or at any Deschutes Public Library. Free book club kits are available upon request — and while supplies last — by calling 541-312-1032. About the book: The New York Times best-selling novel “Homegoing” begins with the story of two half-sisters, separated by forces beyond their control: one sold into slavery, the other married to a British slaver. “Homegoing” traces the generations of family who follow, as their destinies lead them through two continents and three hundred years of history, each life indelibly drawn, as the legacy of slavery is fully revealed in light of the present day. About the author: Yaa Gyasi was born in Ghana and raised in Huntsville, Alabama. She holds a BA in English from Stanford University and an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, where she held a Dean’s Graduate Research Fellowship. Her short stories have appeared in African American Review and Callaloo. “Homegoing” is her debut novel.

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Sunriver a seller’s market By Nola Horton-Jones I recently attended a meeting where the presenter was an economist for the state of Oregon. The subject was Sunriver, which is particularly interesting to me because it is not often that the focus is on our area; Sunriver is usually grouped into larger categories like Bend, Deschutes Nola Jones County, or Oregon as a whole. Sunriver Realty brokers and Sunriver Resort managers were in attendance. The following are my takeaways about Sunriver’s real estate market and economy. As most of us are aware, statistics usually slant the data to support the message the messenger is trying to present.

This statement is not to imply anything good or bad related to statistics or to those using statistics. What I heard from this presenter emphasizes what I’ve learned about my community, including home prices in Sunriver, over the years (going on decades) of living and working here. A little background: many, if not most, real estate areas stem from “closed” systems, meaning that employment areas produce residential areas. An example might be the Portland area. There is significant employment in Portland and from there, homeowners have built homes in surrounding areas. Think of this as two circles, one

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talented Young Artists Scholarship winners. This grand continued from page 35 fundraiser directly supports the scholarship program and 2017 summer festival the summer festival. highlights • Classical Concert I: Satur• Swings Fore Strings golf day, Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m. Towtournament: Sunday, June 4, 1 p.m. Woodlands golf er Theatre. Featuring concourse in Sunriver. The 9th certmaster Steven Moeckel in annual Precision Body & Mendelssohn’s Concerto for Paint Swings Fore Strings Violin, Mozart’s Symphony golf tournament is a fun day No. 36 in C Major (from the on the course supporting the Sunriver Music Festival’s first festival’s 40th anniversary and concert 40 years ago), and the Young Artists Scholarship the world premier of Parting Grace by Kip Winger. program. • Classical Concert II: • Young Artists Scholarship Wednesday, Aug. 16, 7:30 concert: Sunday, June 11, 7 p.m. Featuring the Central p.m. Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Sunriver. Over its Oregon Mastersingers, plus 21-year history, the Young four vocal soloists, plus piArtists Scholarship program anist Sean Chen in the epic has awarded nearly $450,000 Beethoven Choral Fantasy in scholarships to 135 Central and the Mozart Requiem as Oregon classical music stu- we celebrate and honor the dents. This annual concert is a retirement of Mastersingers showcase of their exceptional director Clyde Thompson. • Pops Concert: Friday, talent. • Annual Festival Faire din- Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m. An Amerner, auction: Sunday, July 16, ican Songbook anniversary 5 p.m. Sunriver Resort Great adventure with the Central Hall. This elegant dinner and Oregon Mastersingers, four auction in the Great Hall outstanding vocal soloists, includes performances by the and, of course, the whole

inside the other, with the inside circle holding employment land and the outside circle containing residential land. Home prices are often associated with “local” wages. Economists consider these areas primary home markets. Sunriver is different. Sunriver is a census-designated place (CDP) and so is the Three Rivers south area. As such, there isn’t really much data specific to either area; but rather data is collected from the 97707 Zip code. This was true for the economist’s presentation and as well is true for public real estate programs, such as Zillow. Most data presents 97707 as a whole, but the Sunriver and Three Rivers south CDPs are largely not comparable and thus the data must be separated and/or interpreted by the end user. Sunriver’s (97707 Zip code) employment base is relatively small, and there are different groups of buyers compared

with “primary” home markets, including second homebuyers, retirees, short-term vacationers and remote workers. According to the economist’s presentation, 88 percent of Sunriver residents work outside of the area. And 73 percent of Sunriver workers live 10 or more miles outside of 97707. Real estate and economies are local and part of larger systems. Sunriver, Deschutes County and Oregon are all currently in the expansion phase of both real estate and economic cycles. Sunriver (proper) is firmly in a seller’s market. As of the end of February 2017, there were approximately 3.3 months of supply. This means that if no one else brings their home to market, it would take 3.3 months to sell the currently-listed, single-family homes. A number of factors ultimately determine home prices in Sunriver: supply and available similar homes for comparable

Festival Orchestra! • Classical Concert III: Sunday, Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m. Sunriver Resort Great Hall. Bach’s Triple Concerto (featuring flute, violin, and harpsichord.) Also Dvorak’s Serenade for Winds in D Minor, Op. 44 and Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings in C Major. • Piano Recital: Monday, Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m. Sunriver Resort Great Hall. A special solo concert with returning piano soloist Sean Chen. Chen will also teach four exceptional young students in a piano masterclass, date TBA. • Family Concert: Tuesday, Aug. 22, 4 p.m. Sunriver Resort Great Hall. This educational and entertaining concert presents orchestral music in a fun and informal setting. Bring the whole family and enjoy a one-hour concert in the beautiful Great

Hall. • Classical Concert IV: Wednesday, Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m. Sunriver Resort Great Hall. Featuring pianist Sean Chen in Grieg’s dazzling piano concerto. This program also continues the Sunriver Music Festival’s Schumann Cycle with his Symphony No. 3 and opens with Ligeti’s Concert Romanesc.

pricing and buyers to choose from, buyer demand, age and condition, whether in need of upgrades and motivation of seller(s). If you are an owner who is considering selling, contact an experienced, professional real estate broker to discuss the current market, comparable homes, buyer demand and preferences, your home’s features and condition and your motivations. Taking into consideration all of these factors will likely net you the greatest amount in the shortest number of days. If you are a buyer, you will benefit from the experience and knowledge of a professional real estate broker who knows the Sunriver market, and how Sunriver compares to other Central Oregon and statewide markets. Nola Horton-Jones is a principal broker for The Jones Group at Sunriver Realty with 12 years’ experience primarily in the Sunriver area.

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WANTED: A ROOM AND PRIVATE BATH Looking for a room and private bath in shared house, townhome or condo in Sunriver. Professional residential realtor w/Berkshire Hathaway, Does not drink or smoke, very responsible,mature, married. My wife will stay at our home in Northern California until the end of the year. My daughter is attending college at University of Portland, Will sign lease or month to month. Call Tom 415-297-3734. 4/17 GIU 4 SEASONS CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING Reliable, responsive and reasonable construction & remodeling. Serving Sunriver, LaPine & Bend. Monte skiles, RMI, CCB #210155 541-4105891. Call for remodel, ice dam repairs, additions and new construction needs. www.4seasonsconstruc tionandremodeling.com 6/17 4SEA HOUSEKEEPING Bluebird Resort Houskeeping is now accepting new clients. Specializing in VRBO, Airbnb and private vacation rentals. Insured with great references. Ask about security checks! 541-678-3029 8/17 DUR

WINDOW CLEANING Prompt, reliable service Screens, tracks & sills included. Satisfaction guaranteed Family owned & operated Fully insured • CCB#162919 Call Cindi 541-536-8547 crqconst@gmail.com 9/17 CRQ

JILL OF ALL TRADES HOUSECLEANING Has been cleaning in Sunriver and La Pine since 1990. Better business accredited. We clean private homes and rentals and we also do security checks. 541-536-3086 4/17 COCH THE BLIND LADY Custom blinds and shades from Sunriver’s 1st and oldest window covering business, with over 15 years of happy Sunriver customers. Choose from Hunter Douglas, Graber, Skandia and more. Free estimates, fast service. We also do décor updates and spruce ups for homes on rental programs. 541-593-8372, heather@bend windowworks.com 4/17 HOME METAL FABRICATION, WELDING & REPAIR Custom metal fabrication, welding, and repair work. Shop located just outside of Sunriver. 25 years experience. Specializing in custom orders. Tony 541-815-2178 8/17WES QUALITY REMODELING Kitchens, bathrooms, room additions, repairs, all phases of residential. 30 years experience. Trustworthy, great references. Desert Enterprises Inc. Call Ron 541-788-7574 5/17 DES

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If you are renting your property for less than thirty days at a time, you should be!

www.sunriverowners.org

Is your property located in unincorporated Deschutes County?

If you are a Sunriver property

In a vacation rental program only part of the time?

owner and are have not registered on the

If so, as a homeowner you are responsible for collecting and remitting transient room tax. For information, please contact the

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By Susan Berger

From the Editor’s Desk: Sunriver rules not meant to be broken Sunriver certainly has plenty of rules, but theses rules are in place to ensure the enjoyment and safety by residents as well as the thousands of visitors that flock here during the summer months. As a residential and resort community, there’s a fine line of tolerance from those who live here and the ongoing battle with those suffering from “vacation brain.” Visitors are asked to treat Sunriver like you would your own home, and keep Sunriver the special place that it is. Here’s a rundown of Sunriver’s most common rules. • VEHICLES & PARKING – The maximum speed limit is 25 mph on all Sunriver roads and lanes. All vehicles must be parked on owner’s property or in designated parking areas. Do not park along roads and do not block passage of emergency vehicles or snowplows. • RECREATIONAL VEHICLES – Motor homes, campers or trailers may not be used for overnight accommodations. Recreational vehicles including motor homes, campers, boats, snowmobiles, motorcycles and trailers may be parked only on an owner’s property or in the driveway on a temporary basis (not to exceed 48 hours within a seven-day period). RV storage is available for a nominal fee. • SMOKING & FIRES – Smoking is prohibited

other than on private property, within an enclosed motor vehicle, or when specifically permitted by signs. No outdoor fires are permitted. Only gas or electric barbecues permitted outdoors. Discard burning materials, such as cigarettes and fireplace ashes, in a fireproof container only (ash containers available at the Sunriver Fire Department). • PATHWAY RULES -Ride only at a safe speed on surfaced pathways. -Non-motorized cycle & pedestrian use only. -Pedestrians and people walking cycles have rightof-way on paths and at road crossings. -People riding cycles must yield to vehicles at road crossings. -Walk cycles through ALL tunnels. -Helmets required for riders and passengers under 16 years (Oregon law). -Headlights and red reflectors required at dusk and after dark. -Ride or walk on the right-hand side of pathway. -Pass safely on the left after giving an audible warning. -Stop without obstructing other traffic. -Pets must be secured in baskets or trailers; do not ride with leashed pets alongside. -Smoking and littering are prohibited on paths, roads and common areas. • WEAPONS & FIREARMS – Use of weapons and firearms is prohibited, including BB guns,

paintball guns, bows and arrows and all fireworks (including fireworks that are considered safe & sane). • PETS – Pets must be attended when not confined to an owner’s property. Keep pets under effective voice or leash control. Persons walking dogs must have a leash in possession at all times. The person responsible for a pet must clean up after it. • WILDLIFE – Do not approach wildlife; they may appear tame, but they are unpredictable wild animals. Never feed wildlife, except birds. Do not allow pets to harass or chase wildlife. If you have questions about wildlife, contact the Sunriver Nature Center at 541-593-4394. • CARDINAL LANDING BRIDGE – Do not jump or dive from the bridge. Fluctuating water levels and hidden, underwater obstructions create extremely hazardous conditions. • RENTAL UNITS – Nuisance caused by over occupancy, noise, illegal parking or other unacceptable behavior is prohibited. Please report violations of any of these rules to the Sunriver Police when they occur (don’t wait because it’s a weekend or after hours). During business hours, officers can be reached at 541-593-1014. After hours and on weekends call the non-emergency number at 541-693-6911 and ask to speak to a Sunriver officer. If it is an emergency, or a crime in progress, always dial 911.

Scene Opinion Policy To support a free and open exchange of information and ideas, the Sunriver Scene welcomes letters to the editor up to 200 words, and Chorus of One submissions up to 400 words, on topics of relevance to Sunriver. All letters are subject to editing for brevity, grammar, clarity, civility and legal concerns. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the Sunriver Owners Association. Letters to the editor must be signed and include contact information which we may use to verify authorship or clarify questions. Letters will run as space allows. Letters of a personal nature or attacks on individuals will not be published.Letters perceived as advertising for a company, product or a candidate will not be published. How to submit: Email susanb@srowners.org. Write the letter in the body of the email, or attach it as a Word document. Mail typewritten letters to Sunriver Scene, P.O. Box 3278, Sunriver, OR 97707. Deadline: The 12th of the month (e.g. June 12 for July issue). We accept one letter per person per month.

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WE KNOW AND LOVE THIS PLACE Our Sunriver brokers are true Sunriver community experts, with an average of 15 years representing buyers and sellers here.

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SUNRIVER HOMEOWNERS:

THE 2017 SPRING SEASON IS ALMOST HERE! Are you happy with your current vacation rental management program? Looking to create wealth from your Sunriver real estate investment? Sunset Lodging has the experience and expertise that you are looking for! Here’s what we can offer you: • Increased bookings and revenue • Peace of mind maintenance program

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