December 2018 Sunriver Scene

The Owner Enrichment Committee hosts Happy Hour gatherings.

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

Public Safety ............... 27 Classified .................... 38

Start a holiday tradition by harvesting your own Christmas tree.

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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

DECEMBER • 2018

VOLUME XLIV • NUMBER 12

Maintenance fee increasing for 2019

By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene SROA NEWS – During the Nov. 17 SROA Board of Directors meeting the board approved to increase the monthly maintenance fee 4.5 percent to $128.35 per month ($1,540.20 for the year). The board also approved a $46.20 discount to owners who pay their maintenance fees, in full, by the end of January 2019 ($1,494 with discount).

A 4.5 percent increase was also approved by the board to the Skypark Fund Assessment (to $55.51 a month).

The Skypark Fund is used for maintenance and repairs of the tarmac, which is designated as limited commons and available for use by Skypark owners only.

SROA’s monthly maintenance fee still remains the lowest among comparable HOAs in the region. The maintenance fees are used to provide a variety of services to owners and maintain Sunriver as a premier residential and resort community. Here’s a list of what the monthly maintenance fee provides: • Accounting: Tracking of association's annual budget including accounts payable, receivable, replacements, insurances, reserves, contingency and payroll.

• Administration: General manager and staff work with the SROA Board of Directors and committees to provide services to owners, legal expenses, insurance and human resources.

• Communications: The Sunriver Scene newspaper, SROA websites, TV channel 3, owner directory, annual ballot packages, Sunriver maps, printed materials and branding collateral.

• Community Development: Architectural review and property compliance services, ensuring community appearance and property values, contractor registration.

• Natural Resources: Ladder fuels and noxious weed reduction programs, forestry management, environmental/ river restoration, asbestos abatement, T  F,  

SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLIV • NUMBER 12 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707

Abbot Circle completed Oooohhh, ahhhhh… if you haven’t done so already be sure to venture to the south end of Sunriver and take a spin around the new Abbot and Beaver drive traffic circle.

With the initial phase of construction completed, the new Abbot circle is now fully functional and ready for use throughout the winter. Beaver Drive has

also been re-opened.

The temporary access road from Abbot Drive to Ponderosa Road will be closed during the winter. Access to nearby businesses and lanes along Ponderosa Road will be from Beaver Drive.

In the coming months, SROA will be hosting a community open house to discuss the spring construction phase and

potential landscape and design options in the new circle.

Contractor Marcum & Sons will return in the spring for construction of the Beaver Circle.

For more information, visit

www.abbotbeavercircle.com

Sunriver Police Department adds full-time lieutenant

By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene The Sunriver Police Department (SRPD) announces they have a new lieutenant after officer Mike Womer was officially sworn in on Oct. 25. Womer has been an officer with SRPD since 2014. The new position, and Womer’s promotion, is the result of a reorganization of the police department.

While filling in as interim police Mike Womer, left, is sworn in as chiefs, both Scott Hayes and Cory lieutenant by Sunriver Police Chief Darling noticed the absence of a mid- Cory Darling. level supervisor within the department. in the field but also adds another layer Having a lieutenant in place not only of supervision and management in the allows officers and sergeants to be out absence of the police chief.

The lieutenant position will provide administrative functions while also supervising and providing assistance and mentorship to personnel under their command. They also manage programs, identify and propose new programs and training, assist with budget development and management, act as a hiring manager, establish promotional processes as well as initiating or recommending disciplinary actions.

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SUNRIVER SCENE • DECEMBER 2018

When a tree falls in the forest, whose tree is it?

SUNRIVER

SCENE DECEMBER 2018 Volume XLIV, No.12 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 541.585.3770 lindad@srowners.org

By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene When you live amongst the pines it’s inevitable that a tree could come down in your yard or even on your house. Whether it’s from age, growth issues or simply an act of Mother Nature, Sunriver and Central Oregon has its share of broken or blown-down trees during high winds and winter storms.

The Sunriver Owners Association often gets calls asking about the responsibility of cleaning up a fallen tree. In general, the tree is the responsibility of wherever it lands.

“According to some insurance companies, the portion that lands on your property is your responsibility to clean up – whether it was your tree or not,” said Patti Gentiluomo, SROA Natural Resources Director.

Here are some other tree tidbits: • Trees cannot be removed in Sunriver without authorization and a permit from the Sunriver Owners Association with the exception of a tree that has fallen and is down on your property.

• Property owners are responsible for checking the health and stability of trees on their property and should have them inspected at the

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zation, accountability, liability/ risk reduction and concern that staffing levels were not providing adequate coverage for the community and the overall morale of the department was down,” said Police Chief Darling.

Interim chief Hayes had additional concerns regarding inadequate supervision, accountability and internal investigative skills. In a report presented to the SSD board in September outlining the need for department reorganization, Darling noted that there were nine internal investigative inquiries and/or investigations in 2018.

“The number of internal issues was a significant concern,” said Darling.

A middle manager (lieutenant) possesses a higher skill level to address internal investigations appropriately, provide

first sign of disease or other issue. A certified arborist can analyze and recommend if a tree needs pruning or removal due to poor health or stability issues. Better to spend a couple hundred dollars for tree “maintenance” than having to deal with damage repairs or a costly insurance claim.

• If a tree is dead, dying or unstable, a property owner could be held liable if they knew of a tree’s health issue but failed to act and the tree fell and damaged a neighbor’s property.

This is a slippery slope as you would have to prove potential negligence on behalf of that property owner.

• If a healthy tree falls, it could be considered an “act of God,” and the owner, where the tree fel, is responsible for the cleanup.

• You are responsible if you attempt to cut down a tree without professional help and it falls and damages a neighbor’s property.

• If you have property damage, always contact your insurance carrier. They can walk you through the steps for clean up, making damage repairs or determine who should pay those costs.

If you have questions about trees, contact SROA Natural Resources at 541-593-1522.

leadership, develop systems to ensure training and supervision is provided pre-incident as well as provide support to the chief to build a professional work force.

“I saw the sergeants tied up with a great deal of administrative duties that took them away from leading, mentoring and developing our officers,” said Darling. “There was an inability for the sergeants to act in the capacity of a true field supervisor.”

Darling also had concerns over a lack of adequate staffing.

“Operating a public safety organization required to provide around-the-clock services for the community is a challenge for most small agencies. One vacation coupled with an illness or an officer attending a court hearing puts us in a difficult staffing situation,” he said.

“The creation of one additional full-time employee to take on administrative functions will

allow supervisors to be available to assist officers in the field and cover calls for service.”

The Sunriver Police Department currently has one lieutenant, two sergeants, eight officers, the chief and an administrative assistant. Two of the department’s newest officers, Justin Ciampi and Taylor Ross, are currently attending the police academy.

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bullfrog and mosquito control.

• Public Works: Maintaining and plowing Sunriver's 65 miles of roads, 34 miles of pathways, ladder fuels pickup, signage, lighting, parks, boat ramp, pools and common areas. Also included is SROA’s stable of rolling stock (snowplows, graders, Bobcats, service vehicles, etc.).

• Recreation: Administrative operations, tennis/pickleball and other recreational programs and events.

• Reserves: Targeted dollars are channeled into this fund each month to cover major repairs and replacement of capital assets with a three- to 30-year lifespan and a minimum value of $3,000.

The SROA Board of Directors is allowed to implement a maximum 6 percent increase annually without a vote of the owners.

Annual Budget Details Read the summary of the approved 2019 SROA Budget on page 21.

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A Season for Reflection Every year I purposely take stock of all the blessings, gifts, struggles, hopes and successes that were presented me in the past year. To be sure there have been trying times. But I’m reminded of a quote from the famous philosopher Charlie Brown (aka, “Sad Sack”).

“I know nobody likes me.

Why do we have to have a holiday season to emphasize Bob Nelson it?”

Well Charlie, I guess that you can choose to look at this time of year like that, but I think it much better if we view the holiday season as a time for giving thanks, a time of kindness and generosity, a time for reflection and a time of peace and good will.

The past year we continued to experience a strong economy. The real estate market remains very active and our property values have continued to grow. The Sunriver Owners Association Public Works Department has been very busy with needed road and pathway repairs and replacements. Our Association is financially solid and we continue to grow our reserves. SROA owners enjoy the lowest annual maintenance fee of any other large resort community in Central Oregon.

And I cannot overlook all the amenities which we enjoy. The SHARC remains a significant part of our community. We continue to plan for improvements such as upgrading pathways, maintaining our tennis and pickleball courts, parks and the marina. A task force is currently hard at work identifying future infrastructure and amenities needs. And lastly, we continue to benefit from the excellent work and untiring commitment of our many dedicated staff and volunteers.

Yet, as noteworthy as these accomplishments are, the

real gift that we all have been given is the opportunity to experience our natural environment. It is something that might easily be overlooked but is magical in its power. Our natural environment is the true essence of Sunriver.

I imagine most of us have taken evening walks in Sunriver. It is then that things start to slow down and we have time to reflect. At first you experience the tranquility that the night can bring. But the more you listen the more you begin to hear the other sounds of the night. It might be in the hush of a breeze blowing through the pines. Or maybe it is the haunting calls of night owls.

At these times our senses are heightened and our imaginations fill with wonderment. The more you listen, the more you hear, and the more you wonder.

One can frequently hear the plaintive howl of coyotes in the distance. You are hearing what is a quintessential sound of the high desert and can lead to flights of fantasy recalling the days of the “wild west.”

We are very fortunate indeed to have the natural environment so accessible. Sometimes it might seem a bit too accessible as when a raccoon sets up housekeeping under your deck or when deer eat all the flowers you just planted.

The Deschutes River provides us with endless opportunities to observe, to listen, to smell, and to connect. It may involve just watching the currents of water twist and rise and splash and then become like glass.

Your attention comes alive with the sudden rise of a hungry trout.

This is always time well spent. You can’t help but be drawn in as you watch waterfowl feeding and preening or just skimming the surface of the river as they glide seemingly effortlessly along. Pause and you can hear the gentle beating of their wings. Your continued patience will often be rewarded when you see an osprey catching

its dinner in a sudden splash into the river. A beaver can often be heard slapping its tail on the water to warn others to stay away from its den. A moonlit float down the river can be a truly awesome experience.

If terra firma is more to your liking, spend some quiet time near the Great Meadow. There you can see deer, the seasonal visits of elk, coyotes, ground squirrels, hawks, eagles, the occasional porcupine or horses running to new pasture. Listen to the songbirds, the crickets, the frogs or the hoot of an owl. Or, just gaze upon the majesty of our snow touched peaks and mountains.

In Sunriver, our connection to the environment changes as we transition from season to season. Colors change, migrations take place, new life emerges, days get longer then shorter, shadows change, courtships unfold, and the air is abidingly fresh (except, unfortunately, during fire season). You understand what being one with nature is truly all about. Sunriver is an incredible gift we have been given.

In the imperfect world in which we live, it is essential that we take pause in this season to put aside our differences. That is certainly not to say we should forget the often difficult and complex issues we must face in the future. But it is to suggest that this is the season to look for those things that we can be thankful and grateful for.

I leave you with a quote from author Oren Arnold about gifts that we can give to others.

To your enemy, forgiveness.

To an opponent, tolerance.

To a friend, your heart.

To a customer, service.

To all, charity To every child, a good example.

To yourself, respect.

Hoping that you and yours have a glorious and peaceful holiday season and may we all look forward to a joyous, productive and safe new year.

Monthly meeting highlights, actions of the SROA Board of Directors The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, Nov. 15, 2018.

Board members present: Bob Nelson, Richard Wharton, Jim Fister, Mike Gocke, Jim Adams, Jackie Schmid, Brad Skinner, Keith Mobley. Absent: Gary Bigham. Staff present: Hugh Palcic, Susan Berger.

Treasurer report Year-to-date through Oct. 31, 2018 (unaudited) • Total Revenues $9,318,207 • Total Expenses $9,141,745 • Operating Surplus/Deficit $176,462 Owners forum • Cindy McCabe noted her concerns over the quality of BendBroadband internet service with constant outages and dropped calls. She encourages the board to look at additional internet providers so owners have options as the internet is a basic need for most people today.

Association operations • Administration: Held employee health and safety luncheon. Evaluating water company acquisition with the Oregon PUC. Working on various SROA/SRLP agreements due for renewal. Following Caldera Springs expansion application process.

• Accounting: Presented draft 2019 Operating and Reserve budget. Provided SROA board with accounting orientation and training relative to association Reserves.

• Communications: Working on 2019 printed materials such as Recreation Plus poster, member benefit brochure, various SHARC passes, firewood load tags and member guest passes. Finishing up the 2019 Owner Directory and 2019 Sunriver calendar.

• Community Development: Annual paint survey compliance deadline closed with only eight property noncompliant. The 2019 registered contractor apPage 4

plication forms have been sent out. Submittal and construction activity remains strong.

• Natural Resources: Attended a GIS conference.

Completed annual ladder fuels reduction inspections on north end properties. Completed annual asbestos cap inspection at SHARC and awareness training for staff. Awarded contract for LFR road right-of-way thinning. Flagging property lines and marking trees for 2019 LFR contract.

• IT: Working with SHARC front desk on new POS touch screen monitors. Working with BendBroadband to improve TV channel reception in the fitness center. Trained SHARC staff on DocuWare electronic archiving. Attended a telecommunication conference.

Attended GIS training conference.

• Public Works: Winterized all facilities and sprinkler systems. Removed hazard trees identified by Natural Resources. Annual owner LFR pickup/chipping completed. Prep work being done for future cinder storage building. Permit for Fort Rock restroom secured from Deschutes County.

• Recreation/SHARC: Updated contract for janitorial services and RFP created for linen service. Preparing for annual membership and recreation plus renewals.

Already booking 2019 private events. Confirmed Sunriver as host venue for 2019 girls high school district tennis tournament in May. All outdoor aquatics/ facilities are buttoned up for the winter. Prepping the tubing hill for winter use. Conducted a CPR/First Aid training class for SROA staff with nine receiving certification. Staff also training on various procedures and on-site emergency response.

Board actions • Approved minutes of the Oct. 19, 2018 SROA board work session as written.

• Approved minutes of the Oct. 20, 2018 SROA regular board meeting as written.

• Approved unaudited October 2018 financial statement. www.sunriverowners.org

• Approved adoption of the 2019 SROA operating fund and capital expenditure budget as presented and approved by the SROA Finance Committee.

• Approved the 2019 Maintenance Fee of $128.35 per month and increase of 4.5 percent or $5.53 per property per month. The board further approved a discount of $46.20 resulting in an annual payment of $1,494 to owners who pay their regular maintenance fees, excluding special purpose assessments, in full by the end of January 2019.

• Approved the 2019 Skypark Fund assessment of $55.51 per month, an increase of 4.5 percent or $2.39 per property per month.

• Approved the fees for services and goods provided

by SROA for 2019 through 2020 as submitted by staff.

Committee, task force actions • Approved appointment of Patty Smith as chair of the Election Committee.

• Approved appointment of Robert Foster to the Owner Enrichment Committee.

Committee action requests • None.

Other business • Authorized SROA staff to work with legal counsel to prepare and file the necessary paperwork specific to an appeal of a land use decision by the Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners relative to the Caldera Springs destination resort expansion (BOCC Document #2018-706).

The meeting adjourned at 10:27 a.m. The next SROA board work session will take place at 9 a.m.

Dec. 14 followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 in the SROA administration building, 57455 Abbot Drive, between circles 3 and 4, next to the Sunriver Fire Department.

Approved minutes of the meetings are posted, as available, on the SROA website at www.sunriver owners.org SUNRIVER SCENE • DECEMBER 2018

SROA membership has its privileges SROA NEWS – Whether it be walking you through the steps to add a hot tub or paint your home to helping you identify noxious weeds or plowing your road, the Sunriver Owners Association provides a variety of services to its owners.

But, for about a dollar a week, owners can rake in discounted and often free access to a variety of programs and services with the purchase of an annual Member Preference ID card. Add it all up and there is the potential of saving hundreds – even thousands – of dollars each year.

Here’s a rundown of current privileges and discounts that your annual Member Preference ID card provides (prices and offerings subject to change): • 20 SROA recreation guest passes per property ($300-$500 seasonal value) • Unlimited access to SHARC aquatics ($16-$26 seasonal value per visit) • Unlimited access to SHARC’s fitness center ($600 annual value, based on an average $50 a month gym membership) • Winter tubing hill ($10 value per use) • Disc golf play ($5 value per game) • Summer member express admission line at SHARC • Exclusive access to the owners-only living room and patio at SHARC • Morning coffee service in the living room at SHARC • Discount on SHARC retail items (10 percent off) • Free lap swim ($15 per visit) • Discount swim lessons ($5 average savings per program) • Discounted aquatic programs ($5-$15 average savings per program) • Exclusive owners-only fitness classes (fee based) • Exclusive access to the members-only North Pool • Discounts on select SROA events/functions (value varies, but average $4-$10 savings per event) • Unlimited SROA boat launch access and river shuttle service • Free annual Owner Directory ($2 value) • Access to up to five cords of firewood annually ($700 annual value, based on $140/cord average price) • Free tennis and pickleball court use ($16 value per court use) • Discount on tennis lessons and clinics (10 percent off)

Happy owners during first Happy Hour event The first SROA owner “Happy Hour,” organized by the SROA Owner Enrichment Committee, was held Nov. 3 in the living room at SHARC. More than 75 owners attended and based upon the comments received, it was a great success.

Interestingly, about a third of the attendees were new owners (a year or less), while another third had owned a home for over a year but less than 10 years. The other third had been owners for at least 10 years.

The purpose of the event was not only to give homeowners

a chance to visit with fellow owners they know, but also allow owners to meet and get to know new owners.

Barb Brocker, a member of the Enrichment Committee, along with Linda Salzer, coordinators of the event, stated: “Based upon the feedback we received from those who attended, we plan to continue holding these Happy Hours the first Saturday of every month from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The next event is set for Saturday, Dec. 1. So, if you are a homeowner, put the date down on

your calendar. We merely asked those who plan to attend to bring an appetizer and their choice of beverage.”

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Area business discounts Aside from the SROA-provided discounts, the association also collaborates with numerous Sunriver businesses to provide a discount for products or services to owners who show their valid Member Preference ID card. Visit the SROA website at www. sunriverowners.org under the Member Services tab for the disT  M,  

Remember The Village at Sunriver for your holiday shopping!

We have books, fine pens, distinctive dog collars, games, journals and travel gear.

Sunriver Books Author Events Cai Emmons • December 15 at 5 p.m.

Author Cai Emmons presents Weather Woman. A modern day novel blending science, fantasy and the story of a woman with an amazing power.

Light refreshments served • Drawings for prizes • RSVP appreciated Sunriver Books & Music Book Club Book Club Discussions • 6:00 p.m.

Dec. 10, Mystery: Missing Presumed by Susie Steiner Dec. 17, Fiction: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

Free and open to all • Light refreshments served

Sunriver Books & Music

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Ex-FBI attaché will discuss experiences in Russia Bill Kinane, a Sunriver owner, will address the Sunriver Men’s Club about aspects of his career overseas in the FBI during the club’s monthly luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 13 at The Grille at Crosswater. The cost is $25 per person. Men and women in the Sunriver area are welcome to attend.

Last year, Kinane spoke to the Men’s Club about his experience in Russia as an FBI legal attaché from 1994 to 2000.

This year, he will expand on that theme and explain how the events of that period affect Russia's behavior in the recent past:

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Putinism intelligence activities, domestic and foreign assassinations, Red Notices and the current impact on America's domestic activities. It should be a fascinating talk and provide listeners with additional insight

Happy Holidays!

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into current events.

A native of Brooklyn, New York, Kinane has an advanced degree in Soviet area studies and language training in Russian and Serbo-Croatian from the Defense Language Institute at the Presidio of Monterey, California. After serving in the Marine Corps and teaching high school in New York, he joined the FBI, with assignments in Ukraine, Belarus (INF Nuclear Treaty inspector), Russia (legat) and Albania (organized crime).

After the FBI, Kinane joined Guardsmark Corp. as a senior vice president. He now splits his time between Novato, California and Sunriver.

Doors for the luncheon open at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon, followed by the program at 12:30 p.m.

The menu will be a choice of: • Prime rib stew with garlic bread • Blackened chicken Caesar salad • Stuffed acorn squash with grilled asparagus, long grain rice and garlic butter.

Dessert will be a gluten free chocolate torte with fresh berries and caramel. Coffee and tea are included in the price. Beer and wine are extra.

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2019 Calendar

Kathy Christie

2019 calendars coming soon The Sunriver Owners Association Communications Department received more than 100 images submitted by 30 entrants vying for space in the 2019 Sunriver calendar.

This will be the third year the association has published a calendar showcasing the beauty of Sunriver.

Staff had a challenging task of narrowing down the entries.

Images too low in resolution to print well were thinned out first. Photos were then judged on exposure, composition and subject matter. In the end, some 40 images made it to the final round.

“It was a hard decision to narrow those 40 images down to just 12. Aside from being a ‘beauty shot,’ we also had to decide what image would fit best for each month,” said Susan Berger, SROA Communications Director.

The following entrants had their image selected for the monthly pages: Rick Anderson, Charles Blumenthal, Peter Alexander, Kathy Christie, Julia Delganes, Mike Lukza, Suzanne Martin, Steve Pedersen, Ken Reiner, Holly Trickel, Carolyn Waissman, Chris Wilhelmsen and Tom Wing. Honorable mentions to those who had an image used elsewhere inside the calendar: Jim Culpepper, Richard Hamilton, Tom Kennefick, Karen Burnham and Margaret Ward.

From the Top 12 monthly images Ken Reiner was the randomly-drawn winner of a $100 gift card. We thank everyone for their entries.

The calendars will be available at the SROA admin office in early December. Calendars will be $3 each while supplies last.

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Reasons for flagging, paint on trees in Sunriver SROA NEWS – It’s that time of year when the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) often fields phone calls and questions about colored flagging and/or paint slashes on shrubs and trees around the community.

SROA's Natural Resources department staff has recently been marking trees with green paint for next year’s ladder fuels reduction (LFR) project, which will likely start next spring.

Pink ribbon has also been used to mark property lines.

The targeted area for the 2019 LFR project will be on the east side of Sunriver from the main

entrance to Cottonwood Road.

Colored ribbons and paint are used for a variety of projects throughout the year – both on private and common property – to easily identify the location of certain trees, thinning projects, noxious weeds and property lines.

SROA asks that the ribbons or flags not be removed. When a project is complete, they will be removed by staff. If you have a question about a particular mark or flag, contact SROA’s Natural Resources Department at 541-593-1522.

Color Meanings Tree Paint and Flagging

Green paint • Green paint slash. Tree is designated for future removal on commons for tree thinning and/or forest health.

Orange paint or flagging • Orange paint slash on trunk. Tree has been permitted for removal on private property • Occasionally, trees are marked with an orange paint slash for removal on commons by Public Works.

• Orange flagging is used by SROA Public Works to mark their ongoing projects.

Blue paint or flagging • Blue paint on bucked-up wood on commons notes firewood available on a first come, first serve basis to Sunriver owners with a firewood permit and load tags (obtainable at SROA).

•Blue flagging on limb notes approximate golf course property line.

Pink flagging • Pink flagging tied around tree trunks, branches or shrubs marks general property lines. This occurs in areas where ladder fuels reduction or tree thinning will take place on commons.

• Pink flagging tied to blue flagging on tree trunks, branches or shrubs indicates there is a sharp turn in the property line.

Yellow flagging • Yellow flagging tied to tree branches marks noxious weed locations on commons.

Red, stripe, polka dot or checkered flagging •Used by SROA for various special projects.

Wire flags (white, red or yellow) • Sometimes used to indicate a special project area such as ponderosa seedling planting locations.

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March Mudness on hiatus for 2019 The Sunriver Owners Association is canceling the Sunriver March Mudness event for 2019.

Held at Mary McCallum Park, there are environmental concerns following last year’s event. “The area just hasn’t bounced back,” said Hugh Palcic, SROA General Manager. “We want to give the area a longer break and see if it recovers.”

Next year would have marked the seventh year of the event.

SROA will re-evaluate the event next year and decide whether or not to continue with the event in 2020 and beyond.

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The Sunriver area community monthly potluck will be held at SHARC on Wednesday, Dec. 12, beginning at 6 p.m.

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SNCO honors its volunteers On Nov. 7, the staff and leadership of Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory (SNCO) and Second Tern Thrift Store gathered to honor and thank more than 100 volunteers who represent the lifeblood of the organization. The annual celebration, this year held at SHARC, recognized the important contributions that volunteers make throughout the year and their impact on the organization and our community.

Volunteers assist in all aspects of Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory’s operations – from animal care and teaching about the Earth and stars to operations at the Second Tern Thrift Store and administrative leadership.

The Second Tern, whose proceeds support SNCO, engages the largest group of volunteers in its operations – more than 60 individuals give of their time on a nearly weekly basis to keep Oregon’s best little thrift shop running and filled with unique treasures. Second Tern volunteers have a hand in all aspects of the store from selling merchandise and ringing up sales to processing the large quantities of donations that come in each

week. The volunteer program at the Second Tern is managed by volunteer coordinator Susan Ertsgaard. Ertsgaard first came to the thrift store in 2012 as a volunteer in the décor department, so she knows exactly how dedicated and loyal the Second Tern volunteers are. “We have a great team of people who go the extra mile to help support Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory,” said Ertsgaard.

Nearly 12,000 hours of time were donated by the Second Tern volunteers in 2018.

In addition to the large corps of volunteers that make up the Second Tern, 60 additional volunteers can be found lending their expertise and energy to the nature center and observatory programs. Volunteers act as ambassadors of SNCO, taking a front and center role in greeting visitors and educating them about nature, wildlife, telescopes and the night sky.

A number of volunteers can also be found working behind the scenes participating on the Board of Directors, Finance Committee, Second Tern management council and in fundraising for SNCO’s Com-

Above: David Drescher, center, is the SNCO Volunteer of the Year. Right: SNCO and Second Tern volunteers were honored on Nov. 7 for their contributions.

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Each year the organization recognizes a single volunteer or group that has gone above and beyond in their role and support of SNCO. This year’s Volunteer of the Year distinction was awarded to David Drescher, a volunteer who does double duty in roles both at Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory’s campus and at the Second Tern.

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Meteor showers adds extra twinkle to December sky

By Bob Grossfeld, Observatory Manager December may be cold, but you have a chance to check out many winter sky constellations.

The sky is completely different during this time of the year.

Our new winter hours during December give you an opportunity to view the night sky earlier in the evening. Join us Friday and Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. Daytime solar viewing will be Friday–Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., as part of the Sunriver Nature Center admission. We will be having a special Oregon Observatory telescope walkabout on Dec. 28. Come learn about our wide selection of telescopes along with the history of our facility.

Did you enjoy the meteor shower last month? Well this month, we get one major and one minor meteor shower. The Geminids is the king of the meteor showers. It is considered by many to be the best shower in the heavens, producing up to 120 multi-colored meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by debris left behind

by an asteroid known as 3200 Phaethon, which was discovered in 1982. The shower runs annually from Dec. 7 to Dec. 17. It peaks this year on the night of Dec. 13 and morning of Dec. 14. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight.

Meteors will radiate from the constellation Gemini, but can appear anywhere in the sky. The Moon will be setting early, so that won’t be an issue.

A surprise guest might make appearance during this time period as well. A comet, known as 46P/Wirtanen could be in the sky in the constellation of Taurus. I hate to promote a comet, as they have been very unreliable in the past, but maybe we will get a nice view this time around.

The Ursids is a minor meteor shower producing only about 5-10 meteors per hour. The meteor shower is produced by dust grains left behind by comet Tuttle, which was first discovered in 1790. The shower runs annually from Dec. 17 to Dec. 25. It peaks this year on the night of Dec. 21, which is the winter solstice. However, the

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The staff has been busy this winter with our inflatable planetarium in the local schools.

The response has been awesome. The expansion of our K-12 programs in 2019 is very exciting. We are getting our astronomy store stocked for the holiday season and expanding our rocketry store. Be sure to check out www.astronomyshop. org for your web purchases or, if you don’t see what you need, call us at 541-593-4442.

As we head in to the end of the year, we have much to be thankful for. The support from our donors has been fantastic.

Antique cameras arrive at the Second Tern

By Wes Perrin Seeking the perfect gift for someone who loves old cameras? Sunriver’s Second Tern Thrift Store may have just what you're looking for. Two rare antique models have recently become available. The Voigtlander 10” x 15” folding plate camera probably dates back to pre-20th century era before paper film was invented. The Kodak wide angle camera was patented in 1894, first marketed in1900, and sold until 1926.

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Petzval lens which at the time was the fastest photographic lens in the world. As years rolled by, the firm continued to be renowned for the quality of its lenses.

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This past year, the observatory has experienced record attendance for evening programs. We enjoy hearing positive feedback and reading the great reviews from our guests. I am so proud of my staff and volunteers for making us so successful. I’m looking forward to 2019 as we move forward with our expansion plans and the opportunity to increase awareness of the Oregon Observatory The staff and I hope you and your family have a peaceful and happy holiday season. This is the time of year to be thankful for the beauty around us and, here in Sunriver, you just have to look around to see that beauty.

another home for many items that cycle through the Second Tern, I feel good about the work I do, and am constantly amazed at the commitment of staff and volunteers who also care so much about the work they do to support SNCO,” Drescher stated upon receiving his award.

As the 2018 year comes to an end, board president Dave Buhaly noted that more than 17,000 hours of time will have been donated to Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory by volunteers this year. “Collectively, these individuals are contributing the equivalent of $423,000 worth of services in their talent and expertise to our organization, and we just simply couldn’t continue to serve the Sunriver community without them,” said Buhaly.

The Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory and Second Tern Thrift Store welcomes new volunteers throughout the year to join their team. Information about volunteering can be found on their websites, www. sunrivernaturecenter.org and www.secondtern.com or in person.

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Give the gift of art Have some fun while you complete your Christmas shopping list. Artists’ Gallery Sunriver, located in The Village at Sunriver provides beautiful, and reasonably-priced gifts, perfect for friends and family.

Pricing begins from around $10, but shoppers can also invest in a fine art heirloom piece.

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Last chance to participate in Community Christmas Sharing

Christmas Eve family service Sunriver Christian Fellowship will hold a Christmas Eve Family Service at 2 p.m. on Dec. 24. The service, which is interactive and includes communion, will take place at the SCF location shared with the Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Cottonwood Road across from the Sunriver Marketplace.

This year’s service is titled “The Lost Wagon Train” and will tell the Christmas story from the perspective of a family in the lost wagon train that wound its way through the Sunriver area in 1853 (near Circle 11 it is possible to see the wagon ruts through the forest and read the interpretive sign about the wagon train).

The Elliot Wagon Train came across the high desert from Vale, Oregon following the ill-fated Meek’s Cutoff trail, another “lost” group from 1845. They

had hopes of finding a shorter way to the southern Willamette Valley. In October, Elijah Elliot led the 300 or so wagons east to the Bend area, and then south, without ever having taken the trail or knowing if the trail existed. The group followed faint blaze marks south from Bend, and cut a trail to the southern side of Crescent Lake, where a group of settlers from the valley met them and guided them to safety late in the fall. By the time the wagons reached the Sunriver meadow in midOctober, food was scarce, the cattle had been eaten, and the travelers were tired. Elliot survived the beginnings of a mutiny and, in the end, the wagons moved slowly toward safety following the Little Deschutes south through the La Pine area, and then heading west toward Diamond Peak through the

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would write up a story about a seven-foot airplane wing flap, or Aerilon, which we assumed wouldn’t sell very fast. To our surprise, it sold the day we were to send the story to the Scene.

A customer wanted it for his man cave. Thank goodness we still had the cameras to write about.”

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companied by two 10” x 15” “chassis” for holding photo exposure plates.

The Kodak Panoram No. l (no, that isn’t a typo. Kodak didn’t label it “panorama”) is noteworthy because the picture is not triggered by a shutter.

Instead the film is exposed as the lens swings in an arc. A 1910 advertisement stated, “the pictures taken by this instrument have a breadth and beauty not attainable with the ordinary camera.”

The finished print would be 2 1/4” x 7”. Retail price was $10 which included a leather carrying case.

It may be hard to believe, but cameras have been around since 1545, when an obscure astronomer named Gamma Frisus made the first photograph. Taking pictures became a national craze in America after George Eastman invented paper film and started selling the Kodak “Brownie,” which was priced as low as 25 cents. Using the slogan, “you press the button. we do the rest,” sales soared among everyday citizens. Today camera collecting is becoming increasingly popular. The American Society of Camera Collectors was formed in in1978, and the 400-member Internet Directory of Camera Collectors in 1995.

“We are delighted to be able to offer our customers not only everyday quality merchandise but occasionally rare and collectible items like these cameras,” said Colly Rosenberg, Tern manager. “We do urge our patrons to remember the old cliche, ‘when you snooze you lose,’ because if you see something you like but wait a week to think it over, it very often is no longer available. A classic example of this recently occurred when we thought we

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The Sunriver Community Christmas Sharing program will distribute food and gifts for children to deserving families in the Sunriver and the surrounding community this holiday season. Each family receives food for a full Christmas dinner as well as gifts for the children.

This is made possible by the generosity and participation of community groups and individuals such as yourself.

Here's how you can help: • Pick up and fill a grocery bag with food. Bags are available at the Sunriver Owners Association, Holy Trinity Church, Sunriver Christian Fellowship, Community Bible Church, Sunriver Fire Station, SHARC, First Interstate Bank, The Door, Sunriver Library, Sunriver Post Office, Salon

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• Donate cash or checks toward the purchase of gifts and perishable food items.

Giving trees will be located at Holy Trinity Church, Sunriver Owners Association, Sunriver Christian Fellowship, Community Bible Church and The Door through Friday, Dec. 7.

Monetary donations can also be dropped off at the above locations on or before Dec. 7.

Please join in helping spread joy this holiday season to a family in need. For more information contact John Moore at 541-974-6153.

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Visit the online calendar at www.sunriverowners.org for event info, meeting agendas and minutes

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Sunriver Men’s Club --------------------------------------------------------------------- 11:30am Grille at Crosswater SSD Board Meeting ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3pm Fire Station 14

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Monday Ladies Lunch and Bridge 11:15 a.m. Village Bar & Grill.

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Contact the chair person for a particular committee or to be on a task force/special project contact Becki Sylvester at SROA by calling 541-593-2411.

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Sno-Park season underway

As we turn to winter, it’s time to prepare for your favorite wintertime activities.

Oregon’s Sno-Park program helps provide snow removal at about 100 winter recreation parking areas (Sno-Parks) across the state. Sno-Parks exist in most of Oregon’s mountain passes and in most ski, snowmobile and snow play areas.

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The performance will include the bell choir, an ensemble, hammered dulcimer, bell tree and sing along. And as a special holiday treat, Marcello’s Cucina Italiana will be providing their fabulous authentic Italian desserts.

The cost to attend is $5 per person and $15 for a family up to six. Participants should bring an entrée or salad to serve 10 to 12 people, and please bring your own table setting, including plates, cups and utensils.

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Reflections of a Sunriver angler

By Greg Cotton Ten years ago, my wife and I retired from our careers as high school math teachers and moved to Sunriver full time. We owned here for many years before making this our permanent home. Prior to my retirement, I always had enjoyed reading the Sunriver Angler articles in the Scene and looked forward to being able to fish in Central Oregon. Soon after we moved, I joined the Sunirver Anglers Club. The continuing adventure began…

At that time, I owned one reel and one fly fishing rod, a 5 wt. Since then, my collection of rods and reels has increased dramatically. I don’t have as many as some members, but I do have more than quite a few of them. I was eager to go fly fishing and this is the primo place.

I quickly discovered that fishing is only one part of the Sunriver Anglers. Fishing, conservation, and education are central to the mission of the club. All three are important, and all three have impacted me during my time in the club.

I found many opportunities

to go fishing on club outings. I was a real novice. I could cast, but not very well. I owned some flies, but not many, and usually the wrong ones. Thankfully, some of the veteran club members took me under their wing.

They often would open their fly boxes and hand me a fly. I began having some success, catching a few rainbows.

One day, out on Diamond Lake, my pontoon boat started losing air. I was on my way to be a very wet rookie angler. Luckily, one of my fellow anglers came over and helped me into his boat. We dragged my sinking pontoon boat to shore and headed back out. It became one of the most impressionable days of my early angling life. This long-time member showed me some of his tricks and helped me tremendously. I still remember the 23-inch rainbow I caught on that trip. It looked like a football with fins. It was huge.

Every year I see our members helping the rookies. During my 10 years of membership in the club, I have helped many beginners in my boat. It is part of the Sunriver Anglers way. We all pay

Fly Tying Corner: Adams fly pattern

By Phil Fischer My love affair with the Adams classic fly pattern began at a very early age. Our family was on an annual vacation to the Sierras at one of our favorite campgrounds. The area has many lakes and streams nearby and for a 10-year-old, it was heaven.

I looked forward to this trip

every year as I would spend my days with a spinning rod in my hand for hours on end. But this year was different. I saved my pennies for something special.

The first morning of our trip, I marched into the Sardine Lake Lodge and purchased my very first fly. Not just any fly either.

This one was tied by George

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At one spring meeting, a clip board was handed to me titled Kokanee Karnival. Soon my signature was added to the names on the list. A week later, after a few wrong turns, I found my way to Shevlin Park. Here was a gathering of a hundred school children learning about fish, fishing and the environment. It was exciting to experience another goal of our club – education. As I handed out hot dogs, I found this was just part of the Kokanee Karnival. Club members had already been with the students in their classrooms during the fall. They also met with them at the Fall River Hatchery. We were creating anglers for the future! I find myself returning each year, like a salmon spawning, to help another group of youngsters learn about fishing.

Education also extends to our members. Each month, guest speakers teach us new angling techniques and encourage us to try new locations to catch trophy fish. We all have stories about the new places that we have tried and had success.

One of the most important parts of the meetings are what I Browning, who owned the lodge and spent winters tying flies for the upcoming season.

His flies were the genuine deal and “Made Where the Trout are Caught.” As a 10-year-old soon to become fly fisherman, I was enthralled and plopped down 25 cents to buy my first fly. I had many to choose from, and I don’t quite remember why I chose an Adams pattern; perhaps it was because it looked like the ever-present mosquitos along the stream where I intended to fish. That’s the one I picked, and I spent the entire rest of the week fishing with my new treasure.

I chose to feature the Adams this month not only because of my early affinity for this pattern,

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have learned about the conservation of the water in our beloved Deschutes River. This topic is important to many groups of people. The Deschutes flows from Lava Lake to the Columbia River. Fishermen, farmers, power generators, towns and many more groups all care very much about this great waterway.

but also because it has stood the test of time. It was originally designed and tied by Leonard Halladay in Michigan back in 1922. Since then, it has been tied relentlessly to fool wary trout from coast to coast. It is one of the most popular, ver-

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that Adams upwards of 10 feet.

The trout didn’t seem to care, I caught many small brook trout and rainbows on this pattern. I fished a small stream that was full of beaver ponds, brush and brookies. And every time I got that Adams caught in a streamside bush or overhanging branch, I waded in and dislodged my prized fly. I managed to fish that fly for the entire week. Toward the end of the week, it was tattered, but still caught fish. The lunker of the week was probably no more than nine inches, but I didn’t care. I was enthralled with my newfound status as a fly fisherman. That fly catapulted me forward into fly fishing and fly tying as a major centerpiece for much of my life.

Fast forward several decades, I still fish and tie the Adams fly pattern. This summer I packed my float tube into a high-country lake and caught numerous rainbows on a parachute version of this pattern.

The Adams comes out of my fly box every summer on East Lake during callibaetis hatches. It is still one of my favorite patterns and every time I fish it, I’m reminded of those warm summer days casting this fly and where my path to a lifetime of fly fishing started. Give this pattern a try; it might rekindle your own memory of small trout in a small stream of your youth.

Adams materials list: Hook: Firehole competition barbless 419, size 12-18

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Thread: 16/0 Veevus black Tail: Whiting Coq De Leon Spade Hackle – natural Pardo Abdomen: Superfine dubbing – Adams gray Wing: Whiting Hebert Miner grizzly hen cape Hackle: Whiting Dry Fly saddles in brown and grizzly Tying instructions and steps are being published in video form, and can be found on the Sunriver Anglers Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ SunriverAnglers/ or at the following YouTube URL: https:// youtu.be/XHJ3Rq6gUC4 Learn to tie this fly pattern and fish it on our local lakes and streams. It is just as effective today as it was in my youth. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to email me. Or if you have suggestions on future patterns to feature, I welcome your input.

I can be reached at philfischer@ sbcglobal.net.

The Sunriver Music Festival invites Central Oregon artists to create the 42nd season poster for summer 2019 and join the esteemed ranks of its contributing artists over the past four decades. This year’s selection committee is comprised of a jury of accomplished artists from the Artists Gallery Sunriver.

The festival’s annual poster is 18x24 with the artist’s name and title under the Sunriver Music Festival logo. The artwork itself should be at least the same size or larger with similar dimensions, if larger. You can

view past posters here: www. sunrivermusic.org and at the festival office in building 13 in The Village at Sunriver.

Artist benefits: • Expert reproduction and printing of the original artwork ensures staying true to the artist’s colors and medium.

• 300 posters are displayed on storefronts and businesses all over Bend, Sisters, Redmond and Sunriver.

• Posters are sold at the Sunriver Music Festival office and select galleries, book stores and shops in Sunriver and

Bend.

• A press release published in multiple local publications (Cascade A&E, Bend Bulletin, Sunriver Scene and others) with your photo, bio and artwork.

• A full page with similar info in the Sunriver Music Festival summer program of which 2,000 are printed.

• Your artwork will be featured on the front cover of the 64-page summer program, the annual ticket brochure and notecards. The brochure is mailed to over 5,500 festival patrons and Central Oregon residents and visitors. The noT  P,  

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This program is a continuation of the historic Christmas pasts of Sunriver. Last year the program focused on the fur trappers and natives that lived along the Deschutes River in the early 1800s. Future programs will focus on the homesteaders of the area like the Vandeverts, the logging community, and then the Camp Abbott story. Sunriver in the 1970s will then bring it up to the present, and who knows — maybe even a view of Sunriver from space in the future.

All are welcome to attend the program, sing along, and learn a little bit about the history of the Sunriver area, too. There is a Christmas tree ornament for every family as they leave the service.

There is also a Christmas Eve Service at 9 p.m. at the same location, which will feature a Christmas message from Pastor Nancy Green, the choir and communion.

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www.sunriverwomensclub.com President’s message Every year the SRWC awards grants to south Deschutes County nonprofits providing basic needs. Our fundraising efforts throughout the year are aimed at those grant awards.

Last year, our grants totaled $38,800 given to 16 nonprofits.

This year, due to the success of our fundraising, our grant allocation is $50,000! We are very proud of this increase which is a direct result of the many members whose enthusiasm continues to make this group better by the year. If you haven’t already joined us, come see how this year’s theme, “Havin’ lots of fun! Doin’ lots of good!” plays out in our community.

-Debbie Dunham, SRWC president Programs • Winter Gala: The Sunriver Women’s Club winter fundraiser, Sugarplum Lane Gala, will take place on Dec. 10. and reservations close Dec. 1. If you can’t attend you can still be a Sunriver Sugarplum and donate to support the event. Mail your check to SRWC Winter Gala, PO Box 3334, Sunriver, OR 97707. Or send a pledge with

the amount and your email address to srwcwintergala@gmail. com and we will contact you.

• Coats for Kids: Freezing temperatures and snow are on the way. Many children in Deschutes County do not have winter clothing to wear to school. The SRWC has started collecting snow pants, snow gloves, fleece sweatpants and snow boots at our luncheons.

No time to shop, no problem.

Make a monetary contribution which can be used to shop for specific items requested

by Three Rivers and Rosland Elementary Schools. Make checks payable to SRWC with a notation "Coats for Kids." All donations are tax deductible. If you have any questions, contact Kathy Garofalo.

• Winter Fun: Dec. 5, 5 p.m. at the SHARC’s Crescent Room for a schedule/event planning meeting. Bring ideas, calendars and some finger food to share.

Beverages provided by co-coordinators Sheila Schmerber and Patty Klascius.

• Power of 100: Thinking about making a donation this holiday season in the name of a friend or family member? The

sunriver women’s club SRWC invites you to consider supporting our Power of 100 project with a $100 donation.

100 people each making a $100 donation will allow SRWC to make a $10,000 grant to CASA of Central Oregon to ensure that every child in foster care in La Pine has a CASA advocate.

Visit www.sunriverwomens club.com/the-power-of-100/ to learn more.

• Lunch with Friends: It’s cold. Maybe. It’s snowy. Maybe.

No matter what the weather, one thing is for sure – lunch with friends will be meeting Monday, Jan. 9, in the Crescent Room at the SHARC from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a brown bag lunch and beverage.

If you've attended previous gettogethers, come again and bring a friend. If you haven't been before or are new to the area, then do join us to meet other club members. It's free and a time for laughter and friendship. We appreciate you letting us know if you plan to attend, but it’s not required. Contact Valerie Wood or Barbara Wymetalek.

• Dinner Club: The theme for our January/February dinner is Mexican. Contact srwcdin-

SRWC is collecting ‘Coats for Kids’ in Deschutes County that do not have warm clothes to wear this winter.

nerclub@gmail.com for more information or to be included.

Coordinated by Stephanie Haas and Ruth Kinane.

• Birthday luncheon: If your birthday is in December, you will be contacted for a no-host group lunch.

• Knitting: We meet on the first Wednesday of every month from 1-3 p.m. For information, call Pat Arnold. Our philanthropy is knitting chemo caps and warm caps for the Sunriver and La Pine school children.

• We Care: If you are aware of members who could use a word of support to lift their

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• Membership: Open to all women in Sunriver and surrounding communities.

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SRWC accepting 2019 grant applications The Sunriver Women's Club (SRWC) is accepting applications for their 2019 philanthropy grant awards. Awarded grants support nonprofit agencies or organizations whose work primarily provides basic necessities in south Deschutes County to women, children, families and seniors. Basic necessities consist of food, shelter, health, clothing, education, child development and care. Last year SRWC awarded $38,800 to 16 nonprofit agencies.

Funding of these grants is made possible through the fundraising efforts of the SRWC and the generous support of the Sunriver community and surrounding area. To qualify, grant applicants must operate under a current 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt status from the IRS. Grants are evaluated by the SRWC Philanthropy Committee and the Board of Directors select grant recipients in the spring. Application deadline is Jan. 31.

The grant application can be found on the SRWC website at www.sunriverwomensclub. com. For additional information contact: Debbie Baker, Philanthropy Committee chair, srwcphilanthropy@gmail.com

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We educate our members and the community. We support groups that are working toward this goal.

I could share many more examples of fishing, education and conservation that I’ve experienced with the Sunriver Anglers Club. Every year we add more to the club’s accomplishments.

The most important part of the club is the members and their leadership. Together we have a done a lot. I love the camaraderie among the members.

When asked to help, members always come through. As a club board member and author of the Scene articles for the last three years, I would like to thank the three presidents that I have had the privilege to serve.

Marv Yoshinaka, Rynie Miyashiro Quan and Chris Breault have been our leaders and have set the example for our club to enjoy fishing, to educate, and to work for conservation in our community.

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Gallery hosts High Desert Art League artists

By Billye Turner Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery presents the “High Desert State of Mind� exhibit featuring paintings by members of the High Desert Art League (HDAL). The exhibit opens Nov. 28, continues through the holiday Traditions celebration and into the new year through March 15.

HDAL, a professional artists' group, supports the advancement of member artists. A cooperative business for participants, the league promotes their artwork through exhibitions as well as offering interactive education. Members are accomplished artists working in a wide variety of mediums.

The exhibit’s theme expresses the members’ affection for the High Desert. “We share a love

‘Time to Go,’ watercolor painting by Helen Brown.

for this place where we live� said member Vivian Olsen. “The nearby mountains and high desert environments of Central Oregon, the sights and sounds of animals, the pleasant attitudes of the people, all come together to create an atmosphere perfectly made for creative minds. So, in this state

of mind, we celebrate by offering our works of art. " The High Desert State of Mind exhibit features artworks by members including, Helen Brown, Barbara Cella, Jean Lubin, Karen Maier, Dee McBirien-Lee, Jaqueline Newbold, Vivian Olsen, Janice Rhodes, Rebecca Sentgeorge,

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SUNRIVER SCENE • DECEMBER 2018

New preserve acquired by Deschutes Land Trust The Deschutes Land Trust announced a new 30-acre preserve on the Metolius River in early October. The Metolius River Preserve includes Metolius River frontage, mixed pine, cedar and spruce forest, and a rare fen, or wetland. The Land Trust received the Preserve from The Nature Conservancy, which was gifted the property in the early 1980s by the Erskine B. Wood family.

“The Land Trust has been working to conserve land in and around the Metolius River for 23 years. The Metolius River Preserve, with nearly a mile of Metolius River frontage and a unique fen, fits squarely within our conservation strategy and made this property a priority.

The Land Trust is committed to permanently stewarding the preserve to maintain its unique and diverse ecological values,”

said Brad Chalfant, Deschutes Land Trust executive director.

“The Nature Conservancy is pleased to be transferring this special property to such a strong local land trust. We’ve partnered with the Deschutes Land Trust in a variety of contexts and their professional and strategic approach, along with their existing Metolius projects, made them the obvious choice for the permanent stewardship of this important property,” said Derek Johnson, The Nature Conservancy Oregon Director of Protection and Stewardship.

The Metolius River Preserve is eight miles downstream from the headwaters of the Metolius River. It protects .75 miles of the Metolius River, two islands, mixed pine, cedar and spruce forest, an open riverside meadow and a rare fen. A fen is a type

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Barbara Slater, creator of oil paintings for over 40 years, exhibits her memorable portraits of a bear, a fox, goats and other creatures. The artist notes that she studies the eyes of animals to capture their personalities and her paintings reveal not only that careful observation but her affection and respect for her subjects. A member of Oil Painters of America and the California Art Club, her work appears in galleries in Utah and Oregon and her art appears in collections throughout the United States. In addition to her career in art, she enjoyed a 35-year career in education

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tecards are used by the festival as invitations, thank you notes, gifts, and are also available for purchase at the festival office.

• A framed poster is given to every festival sponsor, which often end up on office walls all over Central Oregon and beyond.

• Your original artwork is beautifully framed by Eastlake Framing and auctioned at Festival Faire, the festival’s biggest fundraiser of the year.

Please contact the festival as soon as possible if you are interested in submitting art for consideration. Final submissions must be received by Feb. 28. The chosen artwork

Fens harbor a variety of plants and animals such as this tiny tree frog.

of alkaline wetland that is fed from groundwater. Common along the coast or in subalpine regions, mid-elevation fens are found infrequently throughout Central Oregon.

The Land Trust is developing management plans for the Metolius River Preserve to guide the future stewardship of the land. Until those plans are complete, the Land Trust will be offering limited guided tours of the preserve.

For more information, visit www.deschuteslandtrust.org/ protected-lands/metolius-riverpreserve

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The festival sincerely hopes you will consider participating in this grand adventure.

The Sunriver Music Festival is committed to expanding the audience for classical music by nurturing the next generation of artistic talent and presenting a world-class musical experience for Central Oregon residents and visitors.

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‘Kokanee, Deschutes River,’ photograph by Karen Maier.

and worked as a children’s book illustrator as well as an advertising/graphic design artist.

Sunriver Resort invites the public to the exhibition. open all hours. Future articles will feature other HDAL members.

Billye Turner organizes the lodge art series for Sunriver Resort. She can be reached by calling 503-780-2828 or billyeturner@bendnet.com.

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SROA board approves operating, reserves budget

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Area businesses offering a 2019 discount include: • Cascara Vacation Rentals • El Caporal (Sunriver location only) • Bend 3D Photography • Bennington Properties • 4 Seasons Recreational Outfitters • Good 2 Go • Hot Lava Baking Company • Marcello’s • Meredith Lodging • SHARC Bite Cafe • South Bend Bistro • Sunriver Brewing Company (Sunriver location only) • Sunriver Fat Tire Bikes • Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory • Sunriver Snowshoe Tours/Rental • Sunriver ToyHouse Rentals • Sunriver Virtual Reality • The Closet 24% • The Wooden Jewel (Bend location) • Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe (Sunriver location only) • Tumbleweed Toys • Village Bar & Grill • Village Properties at Sunriver • Wild Poppy Florist Owner discounts/benefits that don’t require a card • Discount on SHARC event space rental fees ($85 to $1,000 value depending on space used) • Free reservations and access to Mary McCallum Park • Discounted reservation for Fort Rock ($65 value per use) • Discounted reservation for Paulina Park ($25 value per use) • Discounted short-term RV storage ($15 savings per night) Purchasing or renewing your card The annual enrollment period starts Dec. 15 with Member Preference ID cards remaining valid through Jan. 31, 2020 (59 weeks total). The 2019 cards will be $55 per person. With at least one member card purchase, a property will receive 20, single-use Recreation Guest Passes to share with friends and family to access SHARC aquatics, tennis/pickleball court reservations, tubing hill and disc golf. These passes also remain valid through Jan. 31, 2020.

If you have previously purchased a card you can avoid waiting in line and renew it online via our ActiveNet recreation reservation portal (https://apm.activecommunities.com/sunriverowners).

If you have never purchased a card you will need to stop by the SROA Member Services office at SHARC (open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily) as you will need to have a photo taken for your card.

If you have any questions about purchasing or renewing your card, contact Member Services at 541-585-3147.

SROA NEWS – During the Nov. 17 meeting of the SROA Board of Directors, the board unanimously approved the association’s 2019 Operating and Reserves budget.

The approved $11,393,609 2019 budget includes: • $9,102,233 for expenses • $3,285,540 for reserves • $50,000 unallocated contingency • Projects essentially a bal2019 Expenses anced 2019 budget with an anticipated $5,845 projected 0% budget surplus.

“There7%was a tremendous amount of time and effort by many in developing another balanced, well thought-out budget for the association,” said Hugh Palcic, SROA general manager.

The approved operating budget includes a 4.5 percent main17% tenance fee increase ($122.82 to $128.35).

• Replacement Reserves: Budgeted a 5 percent increase over 2018 reserved funding with a budget impact of $156,460.

• Health Insurance: Health 10% premiums will increase 10.4 percent over 2018 rates for the same benefit package. The cor29% overall budgeted burden relating rate increases from 34.5 percent to 36.3 percent. Budget impact is $70,153.

• Contingency: The contingency has not been used since 2007. Since then, SROA has set up the “Rainy Day Fund” as protection from unanticipated losses in recreation. There is also insurance in place to cover potential business interruption. Following a review by the Finance Committee, it was recommended that the contingency budget be set at $50,000.

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• Merit wage adjustment: Budget impact of $151,688 42% (includes burden).

• Departmental Revenue: The 2019 budget includes an increase of $5 in the Member Preference card ($50 to $55) and a 2 percent increase in other recreation fees recommended by the Admissions Model Workgroup along with increasing storage yard rates in mid-2019.

• Interest and Other Income: An increase in operating interest from additional investments in the first quarter when many homeowners pay their annual maintenance assessment. The increase in Other Income reflects the annual Right of Way revenue owed to SROA from BendBroadband and estimated settlement from the 2018 BendBroadband audit.

• Departmental Expenses: A 3.6 percent budgeted increase over 2018. Line items include reclassifying desktop/laptops to operating expenses, SSD rules enforcement agreement, ladder fuels reduction, Sunriver Nature Center contract, 5 percent in-

crease in sewer rate and increased costs in roadway cinders/liquid snowmelt purchases.

• Capital Reserves and Replacements: There is $2,322,788 budgeted in reserve replacement items, including $760,069 in reserve items related to the North Pool. There is also $451,250 in 60% new capital, including an additional storage facility at SHARC, new gelcoat on the fiberglass waterslides and consulting with a telecommunications company to design specifications for a fiber to the home concept.

The adopted 2019 budget summary can be found on the SROA website, www.sunriver owners.org under News & Notices.

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SROA RECREATION

Events&Programs Visit sunriversharc.com for admission & program details Indoor Aquatics Open Swim Hours: Mon-Thurs 10am - 7:30pm Fri - Sat 10am - 8:30pm Sun 10am - 5:30pm Open Swim Hours: Christmas Eve 10am - 3pm • Christmas Day 12pm - 8:30pm New Year’s Eve 10am - 5:30pm • New Year’s Day 10am - 8:30pm CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR DAILY HOLIDAY HOURS

Holidays meals with a twist

By Melanie Saunders, SROA Events Manager If the thought of hosting the holidays at your house is hampering your ho-ho-ho spirit we invite you to host your next gathering at SHARC. Our event space can host family gatherings or company parties up to 250 guests and can include the hospitality kitchen which features a warming oven, refrigerator and plenty of counter space for food preparation.

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Whether you’re looking to serve traditional holiday fare or to try something new, our catering partners, who specialize in serving savory and delicious dishes all year long, have some ideas on creating holiday meals with a twist.

This year, Bleu Bite has added Cornbread Chili Pie, Stuffed Chicken with Bacon and Pesto and Pork Loin with Cranberry Rosemary sauce to their main course menu. While everyone

still loves traditional comfort foods, try adding new and non-traditional side dishes such as Bourbon Glazed Bacon and Brussel Sprout Skewers, appetizers such as Korean Steak Skewers with scallion dipping sauces and desserts such as Cranberry Vanilla Mini Bundt Cakes to your holiday spread… all of which are featured on the Bleu Bite website at www. bleubitecatering.com If trying non-traditional foods seems too adventurous or family traditions are important Sanda Costello, owner of Bowtie Catering, suggests adding minor twists to liven up your traditional holiday fare.

Costello suggests preparing two proteins, a seasonal salad and a variety of side dishes. Try pairing the traditional turkey with a Garlic Prime Rib with Dungeness Crab or a Maple Glazed Ham. Before the meal, charcuterie platters are the perfect grazing appetizer as they are easy to make and offer something for everyone.

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CENTRAL OREGON SUNDAYS $9 per person Residents of Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson Counties receive discounted admission at $9 per person.

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WINTER TUBING HILL December 1 & 2, 8 & 9 December 15 - January 1 10am - 3pm TEEN NIGHT POOL PARTY Wednesday, December 26 8 - 10 pm $7 SROA Members • $10 General Public RSVP required, call 541-585-3147

BLACK LIGHT BLAST Saturday, December 22 & 29, January 19 • 6 - 8 p.m. $15 Public, $12 SROA 2018 Member ID Card RSVP required, call 541-585-3147

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Sunriver chef moves into new Habitat home

Deschutes County donates land to Habitat for townhomes

By Andrea Hine Known for its dedication to “a world where everyone has a decent place to live,” the Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver affiliate is now refocusing its energies from building detached single-family houses to constructing townhomes. Its latest effort is a 19-unit subdivision in La Pine called Putney Place.

“This will allow us to respond to the dramatically increasing need for affordable housing in southern Deschutes County,” said Wade Watson, vice president of the board of directors for Habitat.

“Over the past four years, we’ve seen the demand go up so much that people are already in the queue for next year’s housing,” he continued.

“Construction costs – for both material and labor – also keep going up, and we’re finding that incomes are not rising at the same pace.”

This project culmination of several years of planning and negotiations, during which “we must have touched some hearts,” said Watson.

Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver formally acquired the deed for a 1.85-acre parcel of land from Deschutes County – at no charge. “Our only costs will be for infrastructure (which includes sewer, water, sidewalks and streets), and the county’s generous donation enables us to keep mortgages as low as possible,” said Watson.

A retired consulting civil engineer, Watson and his wife relocated from the Seattle area to Sunriver in 2013. “Although I love design and construction, I certainly didn’t envision myself doing what I’m doing now,” admitted Watson, who was soon asked to join Habitat’s board of directors by Dick Arnold, president, and now spearheads the Putney Place project.

Watson said that working with Deschutes County (first initiated in late 2016) “has

been terrific. The County Commissioners recognize the need for affordable housing, and the County staff have been invaluable in facilitating the multiphase process.”

Watson’s praise extends to doing business with the City of La Pine, “which has been a positive process that necessitated modifications to the zoning code, which previously had not defined townhomes.

It took some time, but the staff and elected city officials have been very supportive.”

The Putney Place subdivision will consist of 19 two-story townhomes, which allows twice as many dwellings per acre than detached single-family houses. Habitat plans to construct the first three in 2019, with that number increasing in subsequent years, depending on demand.

Groundbreaking is tentatively scheduled for next spring.

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Sybil Brown, chef at Carson’s American Kitchen at Sunriver Resort, stands in front of her new home with sons Stevie and Sabastian, and Dick Arnold, president of Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver’s board of directors.

“I’ve helped dedicate more than a dozen homes, which represent Habitat’s goal of providing a stable place where parents can raise their kids,” said Arnold. “Being here today, and seeing all the work of our volunteers come to fruition, makes it all worthwhile.”

“We’re humbled and thankful, and feel very blessed to have all of you in our lives,” Brown said. “This will be a whole new lifestyle for my sons and me.”

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Sunriver library events • Family Fun: Interactive story time with songs, rhymes and crafts for ages 0 to 5. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

• Nailed It!: It! Compete to decorate snowman cupcake creations for ages 10-17. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 3 p.m.

• Music, Movement & Stories Stories: Movement and stories to develop skills for ages 3–5.

Tuesday, Dec. 11, 10:30 a.m.

• The Library Book Club: Book party; share your favorites. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 12 p.m.

• Animal Adventures: Live animals, stories and crafts with High Desert Museum for ages 3+. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 1:30 p.m.

• Winter Wonderland Party: Stories and activities to celebrate winter. Saturday, Dec. 15, 1 p.m.

The Sunriver Area Public Library is located at 56885 Venture Lane in the Sunriver Business Park.

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they have seen on stage so far. BendBroadband, Cascade Disposal, Sunriver Brewing Company, Bennington Properties, First Interstate Bank, Neil Kelly and Vista Capital Partners have shown they believe in the dream by their financial support for the Stars.

Two for two… but they’re not done yet. Auditions for the third show, “Suite Surrender,” directed by Sunriver favorite, Ron Pugh, will take place Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. at The Door. Set in a luxury hotel during World War II, this comedy requires four men and five women of various ages. Rehearsals begin Jan. 2 and the show runs March 8-9, 14-16.

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“I have been directing live theater since 1970, and this is the first time I have had a show completely sell out,” said Kristy. “I am so very proud of my cast and so grateful for the community support.”

“Oliver” was quickly followed by “The Canterbury Tales,” directed by Susan Evans Inman. Another crowd pleaser, it was originally planned to be presented only as a gift to the community at the November Sunriver potluck. It soon became apparent that additional performances needed to be added due to popular demand. Three laugh-out-loud shows delighted the crowds.

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SR Christian Fellowship continues to award scholarships This past summer, Sunriver Christian Fellowship awarded 17 scholarships totaling $30,800 to local high school seniors and reapplying college students. During its eight years, the Partnership in Education Scholarship Program has given a total of 127 scholarships to 55 individuals, of which 32 have reapplied at least once.

Underwriting for the program comes exclusively from individual or business donations, grants and fundraising activities.

No funding comes from the church’s budget. To date, the program has awarded $168,650

in scholarships.

“One of the most rewarding aspects of the program occurs during the scholarship committee’s required interview of all applicants each spring,” said pastor Rob Pearson, who coordinates this outreach effort. “If given the opportunity to assist an applicant for several years, it is always interesting but never surprising how the career aspirations of a graduating high senior heading into college for the first time becomes more clearly defined or even changes year-after-year. One of the best growth experiences colleges can

A few of the SCF 2018 scholarship recipients (left to right): Madelyn Hunt, Christopher Phillips, Cade Foisset, Tyler Orth, Olivia Jones, Amanda Orth, pastor Rob Pearson, Jakob Kappus, Ben Plant and Wally Cozad.

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of a degree if they meet certain basic requirements.

During its initial year, scholarships were only awarded to high school graduating seniors entering college in the fall for the first time. It took a few years of recipients reapplying before the goal of degree-achievement occurred. Presently, 10 recipients have attained their bachelor’s degree and five their associate’s degree. It is very likely this coming spring that seven scholarship recipients will receive their bachelor’s degree and one his associate’s degree.

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Sunriver Service District November meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting on Nov. 15, 2018. Board members present: Jim Fister, Ron Schmid, Greg Keller (via phone), Mike Gocke and Bill Hepburn.

SSD staff present: Chief Cory Darling, Chief Tim Moor, Debbie Baker, Candice Trapp.

Public input -None Financial report Year-to-date as of October 31, 2018: Police Resources……... 5,037,108 Wages & Benefits....169,482 Materials & Services....54,528 Bike Patrol...............35,378 Fire Wages & Benefits....224,752 Materials & Services..108,245 Non-departmental...19,557

noted that everything was clean, well-prepared and, for a small organization, “you have the right checks and balances in place.”

–Approved 2019 SSD board task calendar.

–Approved appointment of 2019 budget committee members: William Philbrook, Bette Butler and Mike Gocke.

New business –Tabled motion to approve Resolution 2018-025, 2018-26 and 2018-27 for approving job descriptions for firefighter/paramedic, fire engineer/paramedic and fire captain for further review.

–Accepted October 2018 unaudited financials.

–Discussed potential agenda items for an upcoming meeting with the Deschutes County Commissioners.

Potential topics include: accomplishments and future plans, emergency planning, training facility and fire danger reduction.

Consent agenda –Approved Oct. 18, 2018 regular SSD board meeting minutes.

–Approved SROA monthly invoice in the amount of $20,818.94.

–Approved invoice for au- Chief reports Fire diting services to Eide Bailly –Meetings continue with in the amount of $5,700.

911 about the new radio system, which the department Old business – Received annual audit has had little issue with. Met report from firm Eide Bailly. with Everbridge to discuss Representative Lealan Miller evacuation communication

opportunities. Met with police chief, Deschutes County and U.S. Forest Service representatives to discuss threats and evacuation ideas for Sunriver.

–Created an informal recognition program with Starbucks gift cards for those who go above and beyond.

–Sunriver crews were not deployed to California fires due to staffing and equipment issues. These have been resolved and crews may still be requested to relieve other fire teams on the ground.

–Community outreach included planting seedlings for Project Ponderosa, participating in Halloween events in the village, wellness fair and meeting with the Citizens Patrol to discuss potential integration with the fire department.

–In October, there were 25 calls for the Sunriver Fire Department, which included 14 EMS/medical calls, 2 hazardous conditions, 6 good intent calls, 1 fire and 2 public service assistance calls.

Police –Congratulations to officer Mike Womer who was promoted to lieutenant following a reorganization of the department.

–Officers attended valor

training; “Dare to be Great” and “The Hero’s Path to Excellence in Law Enforcement” training; mid-management school and “Resilience in Policing.”

–SRPD officers attended the health and safety fair sponsored by SROA; handed out candy for Halloween in the village. The Citizens Patrol received a Project Lifesaver client after the story ran in the Scene.

–Justin Ciampi and Taylor Ross are attending the police academy and will become full time Sunriver officers upon completion.

–In October, the Sunriver Police Department received 763 calls for service, 31x of which were emergencies.

Officers investigated 26 cases, 15 suspicious persons or prowlers, 4 lost/found properties, conducted 131 traffic stops, provided 141 community-policing responses, there were 234 security checks and 10 animal issues.

Other business –Agenda items for the December board meeting: annual report on police and fire

performance measures; 201920 budget calendar adopted; police station tour.

–Annual SSD/Board of County Commissioners meeting is Dec. 11, 8 a.m. in the Hearth Room at the lodge.

The meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 13, 3 p.m. at the Sunriver Fire Station Training Room, 57475 Abbot Drive in Sunriver. Approved meeting minutes are posted to www. sunriversd.org as available.

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Citizen Patrol names new president

By Dennis Dishaw Bob Hann was elected president of the Sunriver Citizens Patrol in October.

He assumed the office during the Nov. 6 monthly meeting.

Hann was previously the administrator of the organization. He also serves on the Instant Response Team and is a certified trainer for Project Lifesaver. You may see Hann during his Friday patrols.

“I am excited about the plans we have for our team this year,” he said. “We plan to add new members, implement a safety outreach program and attend more events.” Citizens Patrol was formed in 1995 primarily to assist in the event of an evacuation. Since then, they have added missing person searches, traffic control for events, charitable fund raising for police related causes and event participation like handing out candy during

Halloween in The Village at Sunriver.

Hann, and his wife Joan, first purchased a home in Sunriver in 2003 and moved here fulltime in 2015. Both spent their careers and raised two children in Hawaii. He started in Honolulu as a sales engineer for Trane Air Conditioning in the commercial side of the business, and finished his career as the district manager for Hawaii. Hann graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in chemistry. While there he was in the naval ROTC program and subsequently served on submarines in the U.S. Navy for six years.

Hann and his wife Joan now call Sunriver their home.

Joan is active with Care and Share and is co-chair of the Red Cross blood drive in Sunriver. Hann is active with the Boy Scouts and Trinity Episcopal Church in Bend.

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Winter home safety tips and advice

By Jim Bennett What a wonderful time of year with hopefully some fun snow adventures, family activities and staying warm. On the fire safety front, it’s a little different than our spring, summer and fall where the focus is on preventing wildfires.

Home fire safety is important every day of the year and doesn’t take a break during certain months, but we do know that the risk for residential fires can increase during the cold and darker months of winter with lots of fires in the fireplace, increased use of space heaters, candles and more.

According to the United States Fire Administration a heat source too close to combustibles is the leading factor contributing to the start of a winter home fire. Cooking incidents are also a leading cause of winter home fires.

In looking back over the years, we’ve had our share (one is too many!) of fires in residences that started with the forgotten candle or the space heater placed too close to a combustible.

You’ve probably seen our themes of communication through the year and many times they begin with the word of “TODAY”, take time “TODAY” to be fire safe in your home for the rest of this winter.

light them, they are already in a safe place – far from combustible materials (sadly, the notorious combustibles have been drapes, newspaper and clothing) and check what they are sitting on; a forgotten burning candle will eventually reach the bottom and what happens when it burns through?

• Do not, seriously, DO NOT leave candles unattended. We’ve heard it, we know it, but it still happens.

Fireplaces • It’s a brick or steel chimney, what could go wrong? Sadly, a lot but it is avoidable.

• Inspect your chimney and make sure there are no cracks or damage from previous winters.

Fire spreads through cracks and openings that allow it to sneak into the roof, attic and eaves.

Likewise, make sure the pine needles and other debris are cleared around the chimney top.

• Get it cleaned. A build up of years of oils and partially burned material way up the flue is a recipe for ignition especially when too big of a fire is built in the fire place. A smaller fire will help reduce potential for a flue fire.

• Always keep your spark catching screen or glass doors closed.

Space heaters • We need to keep warm, but Candles when not used properly these • Move them now so that when you or a family member can cause problems. Fires have

occurred where heaters were left unattended in attic/crawl spaces to keep the pipes from freezing.

• Make sure that the heater has tip over-shut off technology so if it’s accidentally knocked over it will shut off.

• Keep away from combustibles just as you do with candles and check the cords and connections to make sure they are not frayed or unusually hot to touch when the heater is on.

Cooking fire safety • With the rush of the holidays and lots of distractions, it can be easy to forget momentarily about the stove. Keep an eye on the pots and pans, use caution with highly flammable greases in the pan and keep all combustibles on the counter away from the stove top.

It may sound like a broken record, but the topper for all preparedness plans is making sure that your smoke alarm is working, the batteries are fully charged and placed in bedrooms, outside of bedrooms (such as in hallways), on every floor and near stairways.

Please feel free to contact us by phone, email or just stopping in, if you have any questions on fire safety. We can be reached at 541-593-8622 or info@sunriverfire.org. You can also follow us on Facebook and twitter at SunriverFD. Have a wonderful winter and keep warm… the safe way.

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S t. C h a rl es M ed ica l C enter R u l es & R egu l a tions R eporting P erson G one O n A rriva l U na bl e T o L oca te D riving U nd er I nf l u ence of I ntox ica nts S ettl ed B y C onta ct D ea d O n A rriva l B l ood A l coh ol C ontent

D C J = S F S T = D C S O = S F D = O S P = M V A = D W S = B O LO = R O =

D esch u tes C ou nty J a il S ta nd a rd iz ed F iel d S obriety T est D esch u tes C ou nty S h erif f ’ s O f f ice S u nriver F ire D epa rtment O regon S ta te P ol ice M otor V eh icl e A ccid ent D riving W h il e S u spend ed B e O n th e L ook O u t R egistered O w ner

1 0 / 1 T ook possession of a d og f ou nd w a nd ering th e bik e pa th nea r E a st M ea d ow L a ne. C onta cted th e ow ners via th e d og’ s microch ip a nd retu rned h im ba ck h ome.

1 0 / 3 P a rk ing compl a int on P opl a r L a ne. D u e to th e ea rl y h ou r a nd non- bl ock ing na tu re of th e viol a tion, a w ritten w a rning w a s l ef t on th e of f end ing veh icl e. O f f icer l oca ted a noth er simil a r pa rk ing viol a tion on th e sa me street a nd h a nd l ed th a t w ith a w ritten w a rning a s w el l .

1 0 / 3 S u spiciou s circu msta nces a t a B ea ver D rive a d d ress.

T h e R P sa w 4 ma l es w ith f l a sh l igh ts l ook ing a rou nd M a rcel l o’ s resta u ra nt sid e d oor. R P y el l ed a t th e ma l es a nd th ey ra n a w a y . A n of f icer ch eck ed th e a rea a nd w a s U T L a ny one. P erf ormed ex tra secu rity ch eck s in th a t a rea .

1 0 / 5 M u tu a l comba t betw een tw o empl oy ees of a C enter D rive bu siness. N eith er pa rty w a nted to pu rsu e crimina l ch a rges, a nd onl y w a nted th e incid ent d ocu mented .

1 0 / 5 N on- inj u ry M V A a t S ou th C entu ry / V entu re L a ne. A d eer ra n ou t into tra f f ic, a nd combined w ith sl ick roa d s ca u sed by th e f irst signif ica nt precipita tion, ca u sed a bra k ing veh icl e to sl id e into th e rea r of a noth er veh icl e.

1 0 / 9 T ook possession of a d og th a t w a s f ou nd w a l k ing d ow n E a st C a sca d e R oa d nea r F ort R ock P a rk . T h e d og bel onged on F l a t T op L a ne a nd w a s retu rned h ome.

1 0 / 1 1 R eport of a su spiciou s su bj ect on F il bert L a ne.

C onta cted th e a l l eged su spiciou s su bj ect w h o w a s a n empl oy ee of a na tu ra l ga s compa ny .

1 0 / 1 1 M a l e reported a s overd u e u l tima tel y sh ow ed u p a t G ood y s in th e V il l a ge. H e h a d rid d en a bicy cl e to C a nna bis N a tion ( l oca ted ou tsid e S u nriver) a nd w h il e ex pl oring th e w ood s, l ost h is bicy cl e a l ong th e w a y . S u bj ect w a s not inj u red a nd reu nited w ith h is f a mil y .

1 0 / 1 2 C onta ct ma d e w ith th ree 1 5 - y ea r- ol d ma l es rid ing d irt bik es on th e bik e pa th by th e a irport. A l l w ere very coopera tive a nd receptive to ed u ca tion rega rd ing O R S a nd S R O A ru l es. T h ey a greed to w a l k th e bik es h ome a nd of f icer w il l f ol l ow u p w ith a pa rent.

1 0 / 1 2 R P reported a f ema l e su bj ect y el l ing a t h im in h is f a ce a t a R iver R oa d l oca tion. T h e R P f el t th a t sh e w a s a bou t to pu nch h im u ntil h e ba ck ed of f . O f f icers l oca ted th e f ema l e, w h o w a s h igh l y intox ica ted a nd irra tiona l .

1 0 / 1 3 A n of f icer w a s d ispa tch ed to a M ink L a ne a d d ress f or a report of a l ost d og. A sh ort time l a ter th e R P ca l l ed a nd sa id th a t sh e f ou nd th e d og.

1 0 / 1 5 C onta cted by R P w h o sta ted h e sa w a ma n in a y el l ow constru ction coa t ch eck ing th e d oors a t h is h ou se on B l u e G oose. T h e ma n w a s th e l a nd sca ping gu y w h o w a s a ttempting to bl ow th e sprink l er sy stem in th e y a rd .

R P verif ied th a t l a nd sca ping w a s a u th oriz ed to be th ere.

1 0 / 1 6 R P th ou gh t sh e h it a d eer nea r C y press L a ne.

T h e d ecea sed d eer w a s l oca ted a nd P u bl ic W ork s w a s conta cted f or remova l .

1 0 / 2 1 O f f icer respond ed to a M u gh o L a ne l oca tion f or a verba l d ispu te betw een f a th er a nd son.

1 0 / 2 2 O f f icer observed a ma l e pa ssed ou t beh ind th e w h eel on th e sid e of th e roa d on S ou th C entu ry D rive.

T h e ma l e w a s a rrested f or D U I I a nd tra nsported to th e D esch u tes C ou nty J a il .

1 0 / 2 3 R eport of a d eer th a t need ed d ispa tch on C ottonw ood R oa d . O f f icer l oca ted th e d eer a pprox ima tel y 5 0 y a rd s ea st of th e ra il roa d tra ck s. T h e d eer w a s eu th a niz ed a nd P u bl ic W ork s conta cted f or remova l .

1 0 / 2 4 W h il e on pa trol , of f icer l oca ted a d a rk col ored H ond a S U V pa rk ed a l ong th e roa d sid e nea r C ircl e 7 .

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Sunriver-La Pine Rotary honored for local, worldwide service Rotary has more than 33,000 clubs in more than 200 countries worldwide with a membership of 1.2 million. So, can a small club in Oregon make a difference?

It can when it contributes to The Rotary Foundation.

As the charitable arm of Rotary, the foundation allows Sunriver to tap into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise in meeting the challenges of poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition with sustainable solutions locally and throughout the world.

At the Rotary District 5110 Foundation Rendezvous Celebration Dinner last month, the Sunriver-La Pine club was honored as the No. 2 club in the district in per capita giving. District 5110 was also recognized as ranking fifth in the world out of 251 districts in supporting The Rotary Foundation. “Many people know about our support of local nonprofits,” said Laurie Henberg, Sunriver-La Pine Rotary president. “But few know that local Rotarians also

work worldwide through the Foundation to make a difference.” Want to help? Consider being a local Rotarian.

Sunriver Police Chief becomes newest Rotarian In October, Sunriver’s new Police Chief Cory Darling became Sunriver-La Pine’s newest Rotarian. Would you like to join Darling in doing good for your community? Contact Rotarian Harry Hamilton (541-593-2934) and come to one of our weekly meetings to see how a dedicated group of men and women are serving your community.

Rotarians hit the road, again In 2015, the club joined Oregon’s Adopt a Highway program providing trash cleanup along Highway 97 between the Cottonwood and Sunriver exits. Under the direction of the club’s service project director Andrea Zechmann, a team of Rotarians spent several hours cleaning the road last month. A special thanks to the following Rotarians for their “service above self ”

effort: Andrea Zechmann, Laurie and Marv Henberg, Tom Roberts, Ron and Melissa Wood, Charlie Beith, Jim and Christie Boen, Mike Way and Gene Bennington.

Introduce your business to rotary The club’s “Business Spotlight” gives local business owners an opportunity to introduce their business to Rotarians and

learn more about Rotary. Club meetings are Wednesday mornings (7:15 a.m.) at the Sunriver Lodge. If you would like to present at a meeting, please email Mark Dennett (mark@ dennettgroup.com) to schedule a time.

Sunriver Police Chief Cory Darling, left, was sworn in by Harry Hamilton as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Sunriver-La Pine. Chief Darling joins 1.2 million Rotarians worldwide in service to their communities.

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Current exhibits, events at the High Desert Museum The High Desert Museum is located about 10 minutes north of Sunriver off Highway 97. Winter hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through March 31. For more information, visit www.highdesertmuseum.org or call 541-382-4754.

Current exhibits • Through July 14. Animal Journeys: Navigating in Nature From raptors completing long migrations to bees finding food, animals can navigate over short and long distances without the tools available to humans. Explore how different species find their way in the High Desert, how scientists are unraveling these mysteries and how we, too, can navigate by taking a closer look at our surroundings.

• Through Jan. 20. By Her Hand: Native American Women, Their Art, and the Photographs of Edward S. Curtis Edward S. Curtis spent 30 years at the beginning of the 20th century photographing Native people from more than 80 tribes, recording Native American culture amid rapid societal changes. His images, featuring Native women and the art they created, showcased alongside historical and contemporary works of art created

by Native women, presents a celebration of Indigenous artistic traditions that have existed for centuries and continue to thrive within Native communities today.

• Through Feb. 17. Desert Mystic: The Paintings of John Simpkins John Simpkins has lived and painted, alone with his dog, in the Andrews Schoolhouse for the past seven years. The old stone schoolhouse is one of the few remaining buildings in Andrews, a ghost town nestled between the southeastern edge of Steens Mountain and the Alvord Desert in Oregon’s Harney County. His paintings reflect the arid landscape and uniquely adapted animals of this stark and beautiful place and weaves them into dense, layered allegories informed by the tradition of American primitivism and folk painting.

• Jan. 26-April 7. Rick Bartow: Things You Know But Cannot Explain Rick Bartow (1946-2016) is one of Oregon’s most celebrated Indigenous artists. This retrospective exhibition of his largescale paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures celebrates and memorializes his extraordinary

life and career. Bartow’s work explores his Native American identity, his service in Vietnam and struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder, and his enduring love for the natural world.

Events • Thursday, Dec. 6. Still Here: Native Artists’ Reflections on their Art and Heritage (max of 200) As artist Roberta Kirk stated in the By Her Hand exhibition, “Our people are still here …

We are still practicing our culture, traditions and languages ... We’re still trying to protect our land, our resources and our traditional foods. We’re still trying to carry on the way that our ancestors taught us.” Join us for a panel discussion with Kelli Palmer, Marge Kalama and Roberta Kirk, Native artists from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. The panelists will reflect on their art, its significance and the legacy of Edward S. Curtis. 6-7:30 p.m.

Museum café will be open for food and drinks from 5 to 6 p.m. $7, Members receive 20 percent discount. RSVP: highdesertmuseum.org/still-here • Saturday, Dec. 8. Thorn Hollow String Band Hear some toe-tapping tunes from our pioneering house band! Dancing encouraged. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free with museum admission • Saturday, Dec. 8. Father Christmas Bring a camera and take a holiday photo with Father Christmas. Our beloved 1880s character of holidays past will be waiting for your wish list in the historic ambience of the Hall of Exploration and Settlement. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free with museum admission; Decorate your own cookie $1.

• Tuesday, Dec. 11. Natural History Pub: Native Fish Native fish of Oregon’s High Desert thrive in healthy streams, lakes and springs. However, these species have faced numerous threats to their habitats.

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food and drinks from 6 to 7 p.m. Free. RSVP: highdesertmuseum.org/naturalhistorypub-dec18 • Saturday, Dec. 15. Conservation Photography Workshop Join our wildlife curators to

learn about and photograph the wildlife in our care. Explore techniques for macro photography using natural history objects from the museum collection, including skulls, bones, T  M,  

Events benefit Three Rivers Parents’ Club Unleash your inner artist at Live, Love, Laugh Art in The Village at Sunriver anytime on Saturday, Dec. 1 or Sunday, Dec. 2 and choose from a wide range of holiday ornaments to paint for just $10 apiece.

The best part? You’ll also be supporting your community as a portion of the sales are being donated to the Three Rivers School Parents’ Club. This nonprofit club is dedicated to supporting the students, staff and families of Three Rivers School – raising funds for classroom needs, special programs and a range of events throughout the year.

plenty of room to shop.

Interested vendors can email ginnybretsnyder@ gmail.com to get involved.

Donate unused items Knick knacks crowding your shelves? Stuffed animals taking over the kids’ beds?

Too many special serving dishes and not enough to serve? Books you once loved, but won’t ever read again?

Wall art and no wall space?

Let us help clear the clutter.

Three Rivers School is accepting donations of new and

gently used items to stock our students’ holiday gift store through Dec. 10. This annual tradition brings so much joy to the kids, who earn “holiday bucks” for good behavior, which they then use to purchase gifts for their families and friends.

Donations, including wrapping supplies, can be dropped by the office during school hours. Three Rivers School is located at 56900 Enterprise Drive in the Sunriver Business Park. For more information, call 541-355-3000.

Movie, craft fair Get in the spirit of the holidays with the Three Rivers School Parents’ Club movie and craft fair on Friday, Dec. 7 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The movie, snacks and fun are all free. Local businesses, artisans and crafters will have a selection of items available for sale.

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Stormy skies for woman who develops the power of weather

By Deon Stonehouse Saturday, Dec.15 at 5 p.m.

Cai Emmons presents “Weather Woman,” a modern day novel blending science and fantasy.

Bronwyn Atair grew up poor, the daughter of a single woman living with limited means. A scholarship gave her a chance at MIT studying climate as the protégé of Dr. Diane Fenwick, a straight arrow scientist with an impressive reputation.

The prestigious school never feels like a good fit, the other students (from more privileged backgrounds) ridicule and diminish her, leaving her no doubt that she is an outsider.

Uncomfortable and lacking confidence, Bronwyn turns her back on MIT. Fenwick is appalled; she sees the attributes Atair doesn’t acknowledge, the intellect, curiosity, and interest in her subject.

Retreating to a small cabin by a river in New Hampshire, Atair revels in watching the water flow, having coffee on her porch, taking walks and feeling

connected to her surroundings.

Not having to interact with students who constantly strive to make her feel inadequate lifts the academic pressure from her shoulders.

Atair takes a position as the meteorologist at a small station in New Hampshire. Acquired with the job is a boss who doesn’t give a toss for the more serious implications of weather; he wants a pretty woman, happy talk and soothed viewers. They can get their serious news on the interne; TV is for entertainment.

Living close to the land, being outdoors, observing the sky, something strange starts to happen to Atair. She feels herself becoming one with the elements, entering into communication with them. She begins to suspect she can alter conditions, change weather.

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Matt works for a sleazy tabloid paper trying to pay off his student debts. When his boss hears of Atair, he sends Matt to write a story. Arriving at the station, he is mesmerized when the petite woman with the blazing red hair sings Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire.” Quickly he is smitten, and realizes there is more to Atair than some tabloid tale.

Atair doesn’t want to go public, doesn’t want to be a media spectacle. Unsure where to get advice, whom to tell, what to do with this power, she turns to her childhood idol, legendary weatherman, Vince Charmichael in Kansas, right in the path of Tornado Alley.

As her powers grow and she struggles to understand how best to use them; fires rage in California, beckoning her onward. There are consequences to her interventions, serious consequences. Unsure and conflicted, Atair reunites with Fenwick. The story reaches a dramatic conclusion in the methane fields of Siberia.

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amazing power. It is also the story of a young woman coming into her own, the power of friendship, and the integrity to stand up for beliefs.

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stopping by Sunriver Books & Music in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver. There will be refreshments and drawings for prizes. More information is available at sunriverbooks. com. w ou l d not l ea ve. T h e ca t w a s secu red in th e pa trol veh icl e so it w ou l d not be h it by tra f f ic.

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Cozy up with a good book

By Deon Stonehouse Book Clubs are a great way to enjoy a cold winter evening. First there is the pleasure of reading a good book; it is dark outside early making it especially pleasant to be warm inside turning the pages of a story. Then there is the pleasure of discussing the book with others, always a stimulating experience. Book Clubs meet every Monday at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

• Dec. 10 the Mystery Book Club discusses “Missing Presumed” by Susie Steiner.

Detective Sgt. Manon Bradshaw may not be so great at the dating game, but she is brilliant at her job. A high profile young Cambridge student, Edith Hind the daughter of Sir Ian and Lady Hind, has gone missing; blood at the

scene indicates possible foul play. Hind’s father, a famous surgeon, is physician to the Royal Family and pals with the home secretary. This is the kind of case that can make or break a career. Diving into the questioning of friends and family, Bradshaw discovers Edith was behaving oddly. Her friend Helena, who delivered Edith home right before she disappeared, clearly has something to hide.

A convicted sex offender, who served his time and knows the ropes of police interviews, becomes a person of interest.

Then the body of a young man is found in the river.

Bradshaw methodically goes after all the leads tying them together in a surprising conclusion.

The story is told from vari-

ous perspectives, which works well. An interesting mystery with twists and turns along with likable and complex characters.

• Dec. 17 the Fiction Book Club discusses “A Gentleman of Moscow” by Amor Towles.

Every word is sublime.

In 1922, Count Alexander Rostov is sentenced to house arrest at the Metropol Hotel.

The hotel was choice digs of the hoi polloi until the

monarchy was overthrown and communism turned the country a dull grey. Count Rostov was fortunate, he could have been shot for his aristocratic heritage, instead he would spend decades inside a hotel well known to him from happier times. He experienced the changes in Russia from the glittering days when the Metropol was an international destination to the years of deprivation

and slogan spewing bureaucracy. Count Rostov is one of those grand characters familiar to readers of Tolstoy or Dickens, simply splendid; time spent with him is a gift.

He grows and adapts as his circumstances change from enjoying the privileges of being a wealthy aristocrat to living in the attic of a hotel, forbidden to step outside. Yet his world is rich in emotional experiences and he never loses his charisma. He is a larger than life character.

Towles is a playful author with an elegant turn of phrase.

Read this book for the pure pleasure of reading, along the way you will discover its depth and grace. The pages are filled with humor, warmth and history. This is a book I plan to re-read frequently.

Sunriver Books & Music is located in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver. Call 541-593-2525 or visit www. sunriverbooks.com for more information.

Sunriver Christian Fellowship presents ‘Bells and Voices’ Music is always a large part of the holidays. What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than by attending a concert.

A free Christmas concert will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. by the Sunriver Christian Fellowship choir and the Bells of Sunriver. The choir and bell players will regale the audience with a variety of Christmas tunes, including standards like “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” and “Joy to the World.” The audience will be invited to sing along as well. The classic “What Child Is This” will feature a hammer dulcimer along with the bell choir, directed by Shelley Giaier.

The Fellowship’s choir, under the direction of Rob Pearson, will be singing two songs, “O Holy Night” and “Come and Adore Him.” In addition, a bell trio will play a lovely version of “We Three Kings.”

A rousing version of “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” performed on the bells will round out the concert. All are invited to attend and enjoy the music.

The Sunriver Christian Fellowship meets in the Holy

Trinity Catholic Church across from Marketplace on Cottonwood Road.

For more information on SCF, please call 541-593-1183 or go to sunriverchristianfe llowship.org.

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OHA officials urge everyone to get immunized The start of influenza season is around the corner. Oregon Health Authority officials say it’s a good time for families to schedule appointments to get flu vaccines. The vaccines are recommended for everyone six months and older.

The flu vaccine may take up to two weeks to become effective, so getting it earlier in the season is ideal, OHA disease and vaccine experts say. While it’s difficult to know exactly how bad the flu season will be this year, they say getting a flu shot is the best way to prepare for however it shapes up.

“They are the best protection against flu we have available,” said Ann Thomas, M.D., public health physician at the OHA Public Health Division. “We can all do our part in keeping flu numbers down by getting a flu shot before the season really hits hard.”

Flu vaccine is available from health care providers, local health departments and many pharmacies. The vaccine is free or low cost with most health insurance plans. To find flu vaccine clinics, visit www.flu. oregon.gov/ and use OHA’s flu vaccine locator tool.

Flu is a virus that causes mild to severe respiratory illness. In severe cases it can lead to hospitalization and even death.

The virus kills thousands of people in the U.S. each year.

People at higher risk of severe illness include children, adults older than 65, pregnant women and those with chronic medical conditions or weak immune systems. Oregon had two flu-related deaths of children during the 2017-2018 flu season.

Oregon Immunization Program data for the 2017-2018 flu season show that flu vaccination rates among some groups lag behind others.

Officials worry that Latinos of all ages and African American seniors may be left unprotected if flu vaccination rates among the two groups do not increase. Latinos typically have high childhood immunization rates, yet only 39 percent of Latinos received a flu vaccine. African American seniors had a 61 percent vaccination rate compared to 73 percent for white seniors.

“It’s not clear why flu vaccination rates for these two groups are lower,” said Aaron Dunn, OHA Immunization Program manager. “We want to call attention to it and hope our health partners will help us reach out to these groups to ensure everyone

Additional ways to help prevent the flu bug • Stay home from work or school when you are sick and limit contact with others.

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue out when you are done.

• Wash hands with soap and water. Use an alcohol-based hand rub if soap and water are not available.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

• Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may have flu germs on them.

• Avoid getting coughed and sneezed on. has an opportunity to get a flu vaccine.”

Public health officials also encourage health care workers to get vaccinated for the flu. Immunized health care workers help prevent the spread of influenza in health care settings, particularly among hospitalized patients at high risk for complications from the flu such as the elderly, very young and those with some chronic illnesses.

Data on 2016-2017 Oregon health care worker influenza vaccination rates are available on the OHA website.

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How accurate is your weather forecast?

The weather is not just an idle topic for chit chat. It matters. Particularly when you have a vested business interest in the outcome, or you simply want to make plans for the next few hours or days.

These days, there are innumerable sources for weather forecasts widely available.

Unfortunately, these sources don’t always say the same thing. So, how do you know which weather forecasting service or app is offering dependable information you can trust?

According to AccuWeather founder, president and chairman Dr. Joel Myers, choosing the most accurate source of weather forecasts and warnings will go a long way to help keep people and their families safe and help to protect businesses’ property and assets as well as minimize liability.

“The greater the accuracy of weather forecasts and warnings, the better the decisions people and businesses can make in the face of hazardous

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weather events, the more lives are saved, the more property is protected, and the more losses are reduced,” said Myers.

The good news is that weather forecasts are becoming more accurate, thanks to improved data-gathering technology, computers powerful enough to analyze it faster than ever before and better algorithms. Personal technology has also made it possible for individuals to get more localized weather

reports, with smartphone apps able to provide weather predictions based on a user’s exact GPS location.

Despite improved capabilities and technologies, many weather providers continue to regularly cough up inaccurate or misleading forecasts to consumers and businesses relying on them. Why? Sometimes it’s due to a flawed algorithm. Other times, it’s a lack of high-quality data, the systemic pessimism or optimism of a particular provider for fear of getting it wrong, or a unilateral system for analysis that relies on computer modeling alone to generate a forecast. While artificial intelligence and supercomputers can perform certain aspects of forecasting, human meteorologists play a vital role in helping average people make sense of it all, say experts.

All weather apps are not equal. In the case of AccuWeather, a leading provider of weather forecasts and warnings globally, leveraging “consensus forecasting,” has T  W  

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• Rudolph’s Sparkler: Apricot nectar is layered with champagne in a gold sugar rimmed brandy glass, garnished with a festive and fragrant rosemary sprig.

• The Jack Frost: A bright icy-blue cocktail that tastes as crisp as it looks. Made up of vodka, blue curacao, lemon

and pineapple juice, dusted with edible glitter, for that extra sparkle.

• Salted Cacao S’mores Martini: A boozy take on a traditional holiday favorite, S’mores! Vodka, macadamia nut crème and vanilla infused maple syrup are shaken until frothy, kissed with salted cacao bitters and served in a martini glass glazed with melted cacao nibs, garnished with a house-made marshmallow and graham cracker biscuit.

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It may be time to renew your boat registration

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The Oregon State Marine Board mailed approximately 75,000 boat registration renewal notices to boaters whose boat registration expires on Dec. 31, 2018.

The fastest option is online using the Marine Board’s online store. After completing the transaction, boaters can print a temporary permit and go boating right away. There is no transaction fee when using a credit or debit card online.

Other options include mailing the payment and coupon to the Marine Board or visiting a local registration agent.Other online services include: • Apply for a boater education card or replacement card • Purchase Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) permits for nonmotorized boats • Apply for the boat’s certificate of title or a replacement title • Register a new boat • Register or renew as an outfitter or guide

• Apply for a charter boat license The cost to register a motorboat or sailboat 12 feet or longer is $4.50 per foot, plus a $5 aquatic invasive species fee. The Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention fund pays for inspection stations, decontamination equipment, inspectors, signage, and education materials. The average boat length in Oregon is 16 feet, so the two-year registration costs $77 (including AIS fee).

The Marine Board is funded entirely by motorized boat and sailboat registrations, motorboat fuel tax and receives federal funding to support services to boaters. Nearly eighty-six cents of every dollar are returned to boaters in the form of law enforcement services, boat ramps, restrooms, parking, boarding floats, facilities engineering/ design services, and education outreach.

Access the online store directly at www.boatoregon.com/store.

The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that the Community Orchestra of Central Oregon (COCO) will be performing a holiday concert at Three Rivers School on Saturday, Dec. 8 starting at 2 p.m.

In its fifth season, COCO comprises 45 musicians and is conducted by Sam Taylor who has been with the orchestra from its inception.

The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the COCO website at www.com munityorchestraco.org

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Available for free on all Android and iOS devices, the award-winning AccuWeather app, can be a good resource before you leave home for the day, connecting to desktop computers and TVs, as well as when you’re on-the-go and using a smartphone or other mobile device, offering push notifications and 24/7 access to weather data and

other weather-related tips and resources. It also provides MinuteCast precipitation forecasts, updated minute by minute, up to two hours ahead.

When it comes to weather forecasts, the powerful combination of accuracy and detail – both in location and time – as well as a strong emphasis on how predicted weather conditions will impact users, provides an added layer of insurance for better planning and better living.

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ODFW to launch new angler/hunting license system Get ready for the launch of ODFW’s new modernized licensing system on Dec. 1 – hang on to your 2018 hunting or fishing license or take a photo of it now to make verification easy.

Once the new system launches on Dec. 1, hunters and anglers should use their Hunter/ Angler ID# to verify their account in the new system, which can be done either online at MyODFW.com or at a license sale agent. The Hunter/Angler ID# number is printed on all ODFW licenses and tags and stays the same from year to year.

It will be known as the “ODFW ID#” in the new licensing system.

Hunters and anglers can also enter a phone number or email associated with their ODFW account to verify it in the new system. Those who don’t have any of this information can

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visit a license sale agent or call ODFW Licensing at 503-9476101 for help.

Verifying your account will be an important step for hunters and anglers who have big game preference points or other certifications/special status in effect (such as a Pioneer License, Oregon Hunting and Fishing Disability Permit, Northwest Goose certification, etc.). Customers who have purchased a hunting, fishing, shellfish, combination or Sports Pac license in the last three years (2016-2018) should also verify their account in the new system.

All others can choose “I am a new customer or have not purchased an annual license in the last 3 years” to open an account either at MyODFW.com or a license sale agent.

More about the new ELS ODFW’s new modernized electronic licensing system (ELS) will allow hunters and

anglers to carry their documents electronically (on their smartphone or tablet) and tag fish and wildlife with a mobile app that will even work offline. Or, customers can continue to use paper documents, but will be able to buy online at MyODFW.com and print licenses and tags directly at home on regular paper.

Customers will also still have the option of purchasing licenses and tags at license sale agents (including many ODFW offices), but no special paper or computer equipment will be needed by these businesses. The majority of current license sale agents including large retailers like Bi-Mart and Walmart have agreed to continue selling ODFW documents through the new system.

Note that all customers age 12 and over who purchase licenses/ tags online or choose electronic tags will be required to have

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scales and feathers. Experienced photographers will walk participants through various camera techniques with opportunities to capture portrait-style images of reptiles and birds. Participants are welcome to explore the fundamentals of their equipment during a preliminary meeting on Friday, Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. $150, members receive 20 percent discount.

Registration and pre-payment required: highdesertmuseum. org/conservation-photography • Saturday, Dec. 15. Weekend Workshop: Wind Energy Learn about different renewable energy sources and how engineers have gotten some of their best ideas from nature.

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a unique email address (not shared by anyone else with a MyODFW account, including a parent or relative) for their account. Customers who purchase paper tags at license sale agents or ODFW offices will be encouraged (but not required) to include an email address in their profiles.

The unique email address is one way customers can be found and identified in the new system and tied to their specific licensing information.

Also, with the new system, ODFW is switching its primary communication method with customers from mail to email for cost savings and efficiency.

Customers who provide an email can opt out of receiving certain ODFW emails if they choose.

The old licensing system will stop operating at 6 p.m. on Nov. 30 so the new system can launch sometime on Dec. 1.

Not all license sales agents may have their new systems up and running immediately on Dec. 1, so please plan accordingly.

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‘Tis the season… to cut your Christmas tree It’s never too early to get into the Christmas spirit. Christmas tree permits can now be purchased or redeemed at Deschutes and Ochoco National Forest offices.

Individual Christmas tree permits are $5 each and can be purchased or redeemed weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Deschutes or Ochoco supervisor or district offices and a number of Central Oregon retailers. Additionally, National Forest offices will be open on select Saturdays between now and Christmas.

On Dec. 8 and 15, visitors can visit the Deschutes National Forest headquarters at 63095 Deschutes Market Road in Bend from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to purchase a permit. As always, permits are also available at several commercial outlets across Central Oregon. Each household can purchase a maximum of five permits.

For the fourth year in a row, Smokey Bear and Santa Claus are teaming up to bring some special holiday cheer to fourth graders across the country. As

part of the national Every Kid in a Park initiative, the U.S. Forest Service is excited to announce that all fourth graders are eligible for a free Christmas tree permit from their local national forest.

In order for students to receive a free tree permit, they must present a valid paper voucher printed from the Every Kid in a Park website.

Step 1: Visit www.everykid inapark.gov and follow instructions to obtain the paper voucher.

Step 2: Print out the paper voucher.

Step 3: Bring the paper voucher to a National Forest office to claim the free permit.

Additional information and a list of retailers can be found online at https://go.usa.gov/ xPGgd. As a reminder, weather con-

ditions at higher elevations can be dramatically different from local conditions and visitors should be prepared for cold and unpredictable weather. Additionally, most forest roads are not maintained for winter driving, so snow patches or debris may be encountered.

Bring a hand saw or axe as well as winter clothing and safety equipment. Tire chains and a shovel are recommended, as is extra food, drinking water, blankets, a flashlight, first-aid kit and survival gear. Tree cutting and travel can take longer than anticipated, and individuals are encouraged to notify a friend or family member of the anticipated destination and to leave the woods well before dark.

To keep a tree from drying out and becoming a fire hazard, leave it outside until you’re ready to move it indoors. Cut the trunk at an angle before placing it in the stand and remember to refill the stand’s reservoir daily.

Tasks to save time, money and stress following a disaster More than 500,000 acres burned and approximately 4,000 Oregonians were warned to evacuate their homes this past wildfire season. More than 300 earthquakes have also shaken the state this year, including a 6.2 magnitude quake just off the coast in August.

These alarming facts mean it is critical for Oregonians to get prepared for both natural and human-caused disasters.

National Preparedness Month may have come and gone but as a reminder there is an often-overlooked part of disaster preparations: protecting your personal property.

The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation encourages

Oregonians to do two simple tasks that will save time, money and stress when disaster strikes: 1) Build a home inventory: Take video or photos of each room in your home, paying close attention to walls, drawers, closets and storage areas.

Recalling your personal property is a daunting task following a disaster. A home inventory eases the post-disaster stress, and enables your insurance company to move forward with processing your claim.

2) Review your insurance coverage: Take time to discuss your policies with your insurance company or agent. Make sure you have the right coverage and know what to expect when

you file a claim for disasters such as fire, earthquake, flood, tornado, theft and winter storms.

“These simple projects are easy to do, and should be an essential part of every Oregonian’s disaster prep,” said Insurance Commissioner Andrew Stolfi.

“Now is an ideal time to add these money-saving, stress-reducing tasks to your to-do list.”

Oregonians are encouraged to visit dfr.oregon.gov/preparenow for videos, apps and resources to help complete these simple tasks. The site also provides social media tools to help residents share their experience and encourage their families, friends and neighbors to get prepared as well.

Christmas tree recycling Boy Scouts of America Troop 36 will be offering holiday tree pickup in the Sunriver area on Dec. 29-30 and Jan. 5-6.

Residents need to call 541-385-3935 starting Dec. 1 to schedule a pickup date (DO NOT call before Dec. 1 as they phone will not be activated until then).

Trees need to be out at the end of the driveway by 9 a.m. on your scheduled pickup date.

For a donation of $5 per tree, the Scouts pick up the trees and recycle them into compost. The Scouts ask that a donation be in the form of a check payable to Boy Scouts of America, placed in a watertight plastic bag and attached to the top of the tree with a rubber band. Wreaths, garland and decorated trees are not accepted.

The money from this annual fundraiser is used to send the Scouts to summer camp.

Don’t forget work when preparing for an emergency September was Emergency Preparedness Month – a great time to consider plans and supplies. While it’s important to prepare for an emergency at your house, don’t overlook another location: the workplace.

“We spend so much of our time at work; it’s not out of the question that a disaster could strike when we’re on the job,” said Leigh Manning, senior safety management consultant at State Accident Insurance Fund (SAIF). “We recommend making a ‘go bag’ for work as part of emergency preparedness.”

Manning notes there are different considerations for work preparedness than at home. “Most people have a good understanding of what supplies they have around the house – whether its canned food or extra medications.

But do you know what supplies your employer has on hand already?”

In addition to confirming what preparations your employer has already made, Manning offers the following items as a starting place for

your personal workplace go bag: • Energy bars and water • Extra medications • A change of clothes • A blanket and warm gloves Manning also recommends people consider their family communication plan.

“Any emergency is stressful, but being away from your family, home, and pets can cause additional anxiety,” said Manning. “Consider having an out-of-state contact that you and your family all check in with – not only for peace of mind, but so you can coordinate a meeting place.”

Finally, be sure to plan a route to your house, as well as a place where you can take shelter if you’re unable to get home. While you may need to shelter in place at work, you also need to know safe routes if you are asked to evacuate.

More information – including ideas on what to pack for home, school, and your car – can be found at saif.com/prepare.

Merry Christmas

and Happy New Year!

From all of us at the Sunriver Owners Association

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SUNRIVER VILLAGE BLDG 5 SUNRIVER, OR 541.593.8122 CASCADESOTHEBYSREALTY.COM

LUXURY IS AN EXPERIENCE, NOT A PRICE POINT MLS #201801637

MLS #201802326

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76 Q U E L A H CO N D O

4 BD | 4 BA | 2,943 SF | 1.57 ACRES | $1,395,000

2 BD | 2 BA | 1,208 SF | $359,000

Beautifully updated Quelah Condo with warm NW tones and textures, great room with river rock fireplace, spacious kitchen, two master suites, granite counters, new carpet, and quality furnishings. This property also has a solid rental track record if you're looking for additional income.

Gorgeous log cabin retreat nestled along the banks of the Deschutes River with Mt. Bachelor as the backdrop. Uncommon 270' +/- river frontage and private dock. Lock-off guest quarters, attached 2-car garage, detached 3-car garage with shop, and kennel. Excellent rental revenue, turn-key!

KEN RENNER, PRINCIPAL BROKER 541.280.5352 | ken.renner@cascadesir.com

JENN SCHAAKE, PRINCIPAL BROKER | 541.480.1142 | jenn.schaake@cascadesir.com BETSEY LITTLE, BROKER | 541.301.8140 | betsey.little@cascadesir.com MLS MLS#201805747 #0000000

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4 BD | 3.5 BA | 2,821 SF | $749,000

Awe-inspiring location at the edge of a natural, spring fed lake creates an absolutely stunning setting. Surrounded by water & wildlife, you'll enjoy gorgeous views from every room. Architecturally designed, custom built, single level living w/ private courtyard and guest Casita.

Great location near the Deschutes River on a quiet cul d'sac. Reverse living home with vaulted ceilings and large great room with new gas insert fireplace . 2 huge master suites and a large kitchen for friends and family to gather. Excellent rental history and sold turnkey ready.

ROGER WAYLAND, PRINCIPAL BROKER 541.408.0819 | roger.wayland@cascadesir.com

KELLY WINCH, BROKER 541.390.0398 | kelly.winch@cascadesir.com MLS#201706410 #0000000 MLS

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4 BD | 7 BA | 10,000+ SF | 5 ACRES | $6,800,000

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Huge Cascade Mountain and river views. Private, gated entry. Over 10,000 sf of living space, 5 car barn with shop, 2 car garage, guest Casita and horse barn. 350 more acres for fly fishing and horseback riding. Just minutes to Bend and the Redmond Airport. www.wildhorseranchbendoregon.com

Great Sunriver home with hangar in secluded Sky Park location. Hangar door opening is 45’ x 12’5” high, perfect for your single or twin engine aircraft!

Beautiful views of Paulina Peak and Meadows Golf Course and close to all Sunriver Resort amenities. www.11riverroad.com

NANCY MELROSE, PRINCIPAL BROKER 541.419.9293 | nancy.melrose@cascadesir.com

DEB TEBBS, BROKER | 541.419.4553| tebbsandlittle@cascadesir.com BETSEY LITTLE, BROKER | 541.301.8140 | betsey.little@cascadesir.com Each office is independently owned and operated

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