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VOLUME XLIV • NUMBER 2

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By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene On Jan. 4, Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel completed his review of the investigative findings of the Oregon Department of Justice and, based on the facts revealed, charged Sunriver Police Chief Marc Mills with the misdemeanor crime of harassment. The charge resulted from Mills’ action on Dec. 1, 2017 to physically strike Sunriver Police Sgt. Joseph Patnode. Both were on duty at the Sunriver Police station at the time. The physical altercation took place in front of an administrative staff member and another officer. The Sunriver officer reported the incident to the Deschutes County Sheriff ’s office. Mills was placed on paid administrative leave by the Sunriver Service District (SSD) managing board on Dec. 3. “We expect and demand that our law enforcement leaders respect and comply with the laws we entrust them to enforce,” said John Hummel, Deschutes County District Attorney. “The Sunriver officer who made the brave, courageous, and correct decision to report what happened should be proud.” The SSD initiated its own administrative investigation, separate from the criminal investigation, in December. The SSD board held a special meeting on Jan. 8 to discuss its progress. More than 40 owners were in attendance. SSD board chair Jim Fister addressed the crowd stating that the board has made “no specifics on employment decisions.” It was also noted that the administrative investigation has been expanded to include “other workplace violation claims.” “We are not able to make any comments on the specifics of the investigation at this time,” said Fister. He did indicate that the timing of the

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Intersection improvement planning continues to progress By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene With conceptual agreements and a critical land easement now in place with the adjacent property owners, The Village at Sunriver and Sunriver Resort Limited Partnership, the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) – along with its engineering team – continue toward finalizing plans to improve the intersection at Abbot and

Beaver drives. Numerous meetings between SROA, the Resort and The Village at Sunriver have been ongoing since 2015 as some of the land required for the project overlaps onto Resort and Village property. Without the agreements, and the ability to use those pieces of property, SROA would have been unable to do much with the

intersection in terms of traffic flow and safety. “There was a lot of work with stakeholders so there are no surprises along the way,” said Hugh Palcic, SROA general manager. “We’re very pleased with the cooperation of the stakeholders… the T  I,  

Sunriver fire crews help battle California blazes By Jim Bennett, Sunriver Fire Public Information Officer We don’t often hear about wildfires during the month of December but 2017 was different as catastrophic wildfires plagued Southern California – late for a “typical” wildfire season. The fires scorched hundreds of thousands of acres and destroyed more than 1,000 structures. The Thomas Fire, located north of Ventura, grew to become the largest wildfire in recorded California history. In accordance with interstate and federal agreements, California called for help and the State of Oregon answered. As part of the 15 strike teams sent from Oregon, Sunriver Fire and Rescue participated with a local strike team made up with crews from Bend fire, Sisters Fire, Redmond Fire, and Aumsville Fire, sending wildland interface Engine

242, captain Jared Jeffcott, engineer Nic Newcomb and firefighter Travis Cooper. Engine 242 and crew headed out to the fire from Sunriver on Dec. 6, driving continuously (rotating between drivers) and arrived the following day at the Creek Fire near Los Angeles. After a day at fire camp, the strike team was deployed to the Lilac Fire near San Diego and ultimately were sent to Ventura County to assist battling the enormous Thomas Fire. The Santa Ana’s (warm, dry winds that originate inland in the desert) wreaked havoc by fanning the flames with heavy, warm winds. Temperatures in the 70s were common and soared into the high 80s making firefighting efforts difficult. Our fire crew worked 24 hours on and 24 hours off, spending some periods sleeping in their fire engine and at other

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constant hum of air conditioners. According to Jeffcott, a veteran of more than a couple dozen different strike team efforts within Oregon, the topography was significantly different than what we commonly encounter, especially in Central Oregon. Steep canyons were blanketed with thick, dry chaparral in an area that had not seen more than 1/10 of an inch of rain in more than 250 days. At times, the fire devoured tens of thousands of acres in a single day as it roared up and through the tinder dry canyons. The fire remained far from containment for weeks. Amongst the devastation of homes turned to ash, there were glimmers of hope and relief. Residents that had yielded to the nation-wide push for defensible space, found many of their homes spared from the firestorm, testimony to the importance of defensible space, which includes the use of fire resistant shrubs and maintaining a space of non-combustible materials around their homes. Danger exists for all firefighters in wildland settings. From the danger of fast-moving fire to falling trees and the precarious trails and cliffs they must traverse, it is never an easy job. On one day, the crew was charged with laying 1,600 feet of hose to combat fire in the Toro Canyon in steep terrain with an elevation gain of more than 200 feet. As the crew deployed the hose, a team of USFS hot-shots

Sunriver Rules & Regulations first reading At the January meeting of the SROA board of directors the board held a first reading of proposed changes to Sunriver Rules & Regulations Sections 4.03 Fires and Smoking and 4.07 Temporary Living Accommodations. The proposed changes came out of meetings of the Rules Enforcement Task Force, which consists of representatives of the SROA board and staff as well as the Sunriver fire and police chiefs. While

paved the way through the tall chaparral. At one point, our crew could hear the roar of fire, not yet visible, coming up from the other side of the ridge. The order was given to return to the black (the area that had already burned). Fortunately, crews were able to knock down the fire and our crew was able to finish the assignment of laying the hose. While patrolling and mopping up in the area of an avocado ranch, the crew received information and observed a large hotspot that had the potential to spread further toward the ranch. A request for helicopter (water drop) support was answered with six drops, ultimately knocking down the hot spot. The crew enjoyed working with firefighters not only from California, but from other states that had responded as well. The communities rallied and supported the fire crews expressing their appreciation for the firefighting efforts. After 14 days of deployment the crew was released and started their long trek home. Participation in strike team deployments are an important part of our service to our community. By responding to these urgent needs for assistance, we foster the reciprocating agreements for other departments and states to provide assistance when Central Oregon is in need of firefighting resources. Our expenses are reimbursed and it provides valuable experience for our firefighters. Jim Bennett is the public information officer for the Sunriver Fire Department. a number of new rules will require further evaluation and legal interpretation before they will be ready for a first reading, changes to Sections 4.03 and 4.07 have been identified as ready for review and input by owners. Periodic review of the Sunriver Rules & Regulations is necessary and beneficial to clean up or clarify language, delete and/or add new rules. The proposed changes are posted to the SROA website at www.sunriverowners. org under News & Notices. Owners have until March 21 to email their thoughts and ideas on the changes to infosroa@srowners.org

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investigation’s conclusion was a matter of weeks, not months. The board learned, through Mills’ legal representation, that he would be willing, under certain conditions, to voluntarily resign his employment under a proposed settlement. The board then approved Fister, along with legal counsel from both sides, to engage in negotiating a possible separation agreement. Fister indicated that this would go in parallel with the investigation process. Owners were then allowed to speak during the open forum with most, but not all, voicing strong support of Mills. Several asked that Mills’ behavior be forgiven and he be allowed to return as police chief. “How this escalated to this point is a mystery to me,” said Ron Angell, former SSD board member. “Things should never have happened this way and it’s a horrible end to a 40-year career.” Sunriver owner John Salzer, also a former SSD board member, said Mills’ time in Sunriver was a “breath of fresh air” and “we had no idea of what ‘community policing’ was until Mills got here.” Lois Cousineau said she fears the chief may have anger issues. “Is this what we want for Sunriver? I don’t want a chief acting like that. What does he do when no one is in the room?” Other meeting attendees shared their frustration and believe the SSD board should

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have stepped in and handled the entire incident on an internal level only. However, the SSD indicated that it could not and should not interfere with an ongoing criminal investigation. “We are a civilian oversight body,” noted Ron Schmid, current SSD vice chair. “We’re not investigative or law enforcement and we have an obligation to pass along criminal allegations.” Mills is presumed innocent and also has the opportunity to dispute any administrative charges and request a name clearing.

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Is Now the Time to Toss Your Hat in the Ring? In my president’s message in the January Scene, I encouraged members of SROA to become involved in Sunriver activities. This month, I’d like to focus on two ways to become involved in Sunriver governance – service on the SROA Board of Directors (the governing body for the Pat Hensley Sunriver Owners Association) and service on the Sunriver Service District Managing Board (the body that manages Sunriver’s police, fire and ambulance services, or to put it another way, Sunriver’s public safety arm). We are now in “high season” for selection of candidates for the SROA Board, so this is a timely topic. Just a quick note to all reading up to this point and thinking that this message is not for you because you have no intention of being a candidate – even if you are not inclined to “throw your hat in the ring”, as an SROA member who votes, the following information could prove helpful in better understanding how all of the pieces of Sunriver’s management and governance are woven together. In other words, keep reading. Besides, reading is just fun on its own! Now, back to the topic at hand, this month’s president’s message, the outlining of the distinct roles and responsibilities of the SROA Board and the SROA Nominating Committee in recommending candidates for the respective boards. And while SROA and the Sunriver Service District (SSD) are separate organizations, they are interconnected – and the selection of SROA property owners to serve on the boards of the two organizations is also

separate but still interconnected. Election to SROA Board of Directors The SROA Board plays only an indirect, limited role in the selection of members of the board; its role consists of appointing the members of the SROA Nominating Committee and approving the Nominating Committee’s charter. The Board does not interview or evaluate individual candidates for the Board and the Board does not dictate the number of candidates. Those functions reside with the Nominating Committee. In fact, the Board does not even know who the candidates are until the Nominating Committee announces the candidates at the April board meeting. The Nominating Committee charter sets out the committee’s role in vetting and selecting candidates for presentation to the owners and, as I describe further on in this message, the Nominating Committee route is not the only means to getting one’s name onto the ballot. The independence of the Nominating Committee in recommending SROA Board candidates to the owners ensures that a current board does not hand-pick its successors. But don’t forget: while the Nominating Committee presents candidates to the owners, ultimately the decision is up to all of the members of SROA through the annual election. You, the owners, are “the decider.” If you are interested in running for the SROA Board, one way to become a candidate is through the Nominating Committee process. To follow this route, you can contact one of the members of the Nominating Committee (see story on page 7). But going through the Nominating Committee process is not the only way to become a candidate for

the SROA Board. Owners interested in running for the SROA Board have the ability to secure their slot on the election ballot by way of petition for nomination. The process is detailed fully in the SROA Bylaws, but in simple terms, an owner needs to obtain 100 signatures of fellow SROA owners on the petition signature sheet and submit the completed petition signature sheet to the Election Committee Chairperson within the election timeframe set. It is worth noting that a “petition candidate” does not go through the SROA Nominating Committee vetting process. Thus, the only involvement by SROA regarding a petition candidate is in verifying the signatures and placing the candidate on the election ballot. As a candidate for election, the petition candidate is afforded all of the same opportunities (a seat at the candidate forum, interview by the Scene, etc.). Throughout the history of SROA, this method has been employed by a number of owners seeking to be placed on the election ballot. Appointment to Sunriver Service District Board The process for selection of candidates for the SSD Managing Board is quite different and the roles of the SROA Board and the Nominating Committee are also quite different from their roles for candidates for the SROA board. These differences reflect that the roles and responsibilities are based on a different authority, the Management Agreement between the Sunriver Owners Association and the Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners. First, let me provide a bit of background and history. Up until 2002, police and fire services in Sunriver were T  M,  

Monthly meeting highlights, actions of the SROA Board of Directors The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. Board members present: Pat Hensley, Jim Fister, David Jendro, Bob Nelson, Richard Wharton, Dwayne Foley, Mike Gocke, Gary Bigham, Jim Adams. Staff present: Hugh Palcic, Susan Berger. Treasurer’s report Year-to-date through Dec. 31, 2017 (unaudited/estimated) • Operations Revenues $10,948,516 • Expenses sub-total $10,381,085 • Operations Surplus $567,430 Owners forum Friday, Jan. 19 meeting • Tim Loewen shared his concerns regarding the 2018 $5 fee for fitness classes (previously provided free). Loewen noted the value of these classes for Sunriver owners and requested that the SROA Board suspend the implementation of this charge until an equitable solution could be reached. Loewen also requested that the SROA Board consider forming an advisory group of SROA administration and fitness class participants to examine the issues and subsequently develop and present to the board both short-term and long-term solutions for moving forward. Loewen also provided the board with written comments reflecting his program analysis and recommendations. • Janice Dost echoed the concerns of Loewen and further suggested the reintroduction of the SROA Recreation Committee. Additionally, Dost shared concerns relative to any proposed changes to the Sunriver Scene. Dost further added that, in her opinion, the Page 4

board is running like a for-profit business and it should rather be operating as a community organization. Saturday, Jan. 20 meeting • The following owners addressed the board, supporting the concerns raised by Tim Loewen on Friday: • Ernst Gemassmer • Patty & Gary McGuffin • Joke Noordwijk • Ray Johnson • Lois Cousineau • Ed English Board actions –Approved minutes of the Dec. 15, 2017 SROA board work session as corrected. –Approved minutes of the Dec. 16, 2017 SROA regular board meeting corrected. –Approved the transfer of $11,056.43 from the operating account to the Skypark Reserve Account for the year ending Dec. 31, 2017. –Approved contract with Price/Fronk LLP for financial audit services for 2018 with optional commitments for years 2019 and 2020. –Approved 2018 Agreement for Services with the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. Board discussion –Held a first reading of Sunriver Rules & Regulations proposed change to Sections 4.03 and 4.07. Owners have 60 days to review and provide input on the proposed changes. The changes will be posted on the SROA website at www.sunriverowners.org under News & Notices. Association operations

Administration: All departments completed their respective 2018 budgets. Initiated and completed employee performance evaluations. Initiated Beaver/ Abbot intersection member engagement process. Held four meetings about the traffic improvements and received owner input. Accounting: Prepared and presented a balanced 2018 operating budget with no maintenance fee increase. Deposited more than $1.3 million in homeowner dues prepayments. Communications: We found a website interface that we believe will be a great replacement for the current SROA website. A 60-day notice is required to cancel our current website contract and coordinate timing to launch new site. Moving forward with update to Channel 3 with a projected finish/launch date of mid-February. Community Development: Staff completed document updates and notifications for contractor registration and property for sale inspections. Wood shake roof audit complete with only 47 wood shake roofs remaining in Sunriver. Activity remained strong through the end of the year, thanks to mild winter weather conditions. Natural Resources: Conducted site visits regarding tree removal requests on private properties. Updated firewood permit system for 2018. IT: Researching community infrastructure planning and completed interviewing potential consultants to assist with conceptual master plan for community-wide future needs and upgrades. Retired 2017 Member Preference and Recreation Plus memberships

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in preparation of 2018 memberships. Reworked monthly and annual coupons to make them less confusing for owners. Public Works: Mary McCallum Park and Harper site rail fence project complete. The gate at Mary McCallum will be installed this spring. Crews continue to pick up large firewood rounds that have been on common for more than one season due to size or remote locale. Tennis court rebuilds at Meadow and Marketplace will be done this spring and ready for summer play. Replaced backflow device at SHARC and replaced tot pool circulation pump and rebuilt the old one in-house as a backup. Recreation/SHARC: Following several in-depth trainings in ActiveNet staff has been able to optimize the activities and facilities modules to improve workflow and reporting. Made the Recreation Plus Program agreement and other forms into fillable pdfs – aiding in staff’s ability to read everything and process it more efficiently. Staff is now taking membership payments through ActiveNet which also accelerates the process. Trained new swim instructor and aqua fitness instructor. The meeting adjourned at 12:15 a.m. The next SROA board work session will take place at 9 a.m. Feb. 16 followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 in the SROA administration building, 57455 Abbot Drive, between circles 3 and 4, next to the Sunriver Fire Department. Approved minutes of the meeting are posted, as available, on the SROA website at www.sunriverowners.org SUNRIVER SCENE • FEBRUARY 2018

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‘Era of Megafires’ film coming to Sunriver SHARC in March It may not feel like it right now with snow flurries and temperatures in the 30s, but fire season is on its way. This March, local partners are coming together to offer three “Era of Megafire” presentations for Central Oregonians. Deschutes Land Trust, Sunriver Owner’s Association and Sisters Camp Sherman Fire are sponsoring events in Bend, Sunriver and Sisters. Last year was a record fire year with 9.1 million acres burning across the U.S. More that 680,000 acres burned in Oregon alone, in at least 33 different fires, one of which was a Megafire that burned over 190,000 acres. Hessburg will present an engaging, multimedia presentation about wildfire, its natural role in our local forests, and how that role has changed. Hessburg will address multiple options available to our community to reshape the wildfire problem and how we can all better learn to live with fire. Each event is free to attend, however registration for the Bend and Sunriver events will be required through www. eventbrite.com. The ticketing information will be available to the public on Feb. 20. The

dates, time and locations are listed below. • Bend: Tuesday, March 20 7-8:30 p.m., The Tower Theater • Sunriver : Wednesday, March 21 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC). Doors open at 6 p.m. • Sisters: Thursday, March 22 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Belfry Paul Hessburg, Ph.D., is a research ecologist with the Pacific Northwest Research Station, U.S. Forest Service. He has been studying historical and modern era forests of the Inland West for the last 32 years, publishing extensively in leading national and international journals. His work documents large changes in forest conditions and how these changes, along with climate change, have set the stage for large & severe wildfires. This presentation is an outgrowth of his research and his concerns for the future.

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teamwork is there to make this happen.” Although the need for intersection improvements was formally brought to light as part of the 2012 Infrastructure and Amenities Master Plan, the intersection has been a well-known traffic snarl for decades. Initial pen to paper planning for the project began as far back as 2014 and has continued ever since. SROA brought Century West Engineering onto the team to calculate traffic flows, analyze all potential options for the intersection, including a traffic light or additional stop signs, and develop a plan that would improve this critical intersection. Design engineers went through several design phases and determined that a two-circle concept would be the best option for that location. A larger circle will replace the current Abbot-Beaver intersection while a smaller circle just to the north will facilitate traffic flows in/out of the Village and to businesses on Ponderosa Road. With a 60 percent conceptual design in hand, the association held meetings in December and January in Sunriver, Eugene and Lake Oswego to share the engineering team’s conceptual plan with owners and gather additional input and ideas. The biggest concern for owners revolves around pedestrian and bicyclist safety in and around the Abbot/Beaver traffic corridor. Suggestions included installing flashing lights at pedestrian crossings and reducing

sign phase. • Conduct a competitive bid process to arrive at a “not-toexceed” construction cost. • The SROA board will decide whether or not to proceed with the project and if agreeing to move forward would subsequently authorize ballot language for owner election. • Ballots will be mailed to owners in July along with the SROA Board of Directors election package. • If approved by owners, construction will commence in the fall of 2018 and spring of 2019. • Project completion (minus some potential landscape, signage, etc.) projected for summer of 2019. A list of questions and ideas that have been presented to date is posted on the SROA website (www.sunriverowners.org) under News & Notices>Abbot Beaver Intersection Improvements. Owners are welcome to share additional thoughts and ideas by sending an email to infosroa@ srowners.org

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the speed limit through the area. Ideas such as overpasses and underpasses were also suggested by interested owners in attendance. Traffic flow improvements for the project currently include: new access into the Village off Abbot between Beaver Drive and Circle 1 and to Ponderosa Road off Abbot Drive before reaching the new circle to help spread traffic loads in these pressure point areas. A new pathway is proposed along Ponderosa Road for safer pedestrian movement. Questions such as how will traffic be affected during construction, funding, etc. will all be answered as the project continues to develop. And while association representatives are not anticipating a need for a special assessment from the owners for construction of this project, an authorization vote of the ownership will be required. In order for the project to pass, a 60 percent yes vote is required. Next steps in the coming months • Reach the 100 percent de-

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K9 Keg Pull returns to the Village The Sunriver Brewing Company annual K9 Keg Pull returns to The Village at Sunriver on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 12 to 3 p.m. The Sunriver Brewing Company K9 Keg Pull is a lighthearted competition for canines of all sizes and breeds. Whether you own a dog or not, you won’t want to miss this fun filled event the entire family will enjoy. The K9 Keg Pull is one of three winter-themed events presented in collaboration by the recreation department of the Sunriver Owners Association, The Village at Sunriver and Alpine Entertainment. On Friday, Feb. 2, 6-9 p.m. the village hosts a Glo-Skate event at the village ice rink. Saturday’s K9 Keg Pull will be followed on Saturday evening with Black Light Blast tubing at SHARC from 6 to 8 p.m. Both events will provide music and free glow items to wear. Space is limited for tubing, and reservations are required by calling 541-585-3147. For the keg pull, dogs are

placed in weight categories and provided with a harness and an empty keg (keg size is based on the weight of the dog). Dogs are timed as they dash down a 150-foot snow-covered runway located this year in the Village courtyard. Awards will be given to the “fastest Fido” in each weight category. Dog owners are encouraged to participate by motivating their dog down the length of the course. Owners have found clever ways to get their dog to the finish line, including using treats or squeaky toys or enthusiastically running alongside their dog and cheering them on. The title sponsor, Sunriver Brewing Company will be on hand pouring delicious craft

beer. Hot Lava Baking will have food available for purchase. The entry fee is $15 per dog with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society Bark for Life. K9 related vendors will be on hand to add to the fun. Pre-registration will guarantee your dog a spot in the race. Go to www.villageatsunriver.com/ events, click on K9 Keg Pull, and then click Register. Participants and spectators are encouraged to donate dog food and enter to win some great prizes. The dog food will be donated to the Humane Society of Central Oregon. For more information go to www.villageatsunriver.com or email events@alpine-entertain ment.com

Got spring break plans? How about bringing the family out for a chance to frolic in filth during the Sunriver March Mudness Spring Break Mud Run, Sunday, March 25, 1-4 p.m. The 1.5-mile course consists of a half-mile run/walk, a scramble over and under obstacles and multiple mud pits to run, crawl and jump through. The objective is to get dirty and have fun doing it. The event is open to individuals, families and teams. Creative costumes are encouraged and spectators are welcome. Presented by the Sunriver Owners Association, the fun run starts and finishes in a meadow near the SROA boat launch and HOLA! restaurant. A timed, competitive race open to the first 100 adult registrants will kick-off the event. Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female competitive finishers. Non-competitive waves will follow in order to keep the focus on fun. The non-competitive event will start in waves to ensure everyone has plenty of time to complete the course.

Early bird registration is $20 for adults (ages 12 and over) and $12 for children (ages 4-11) through midnight, Jan. 31. Visit the March Mudness booth at the K-9 Keg Pull and register to receive $5 off the regular registration fee. Registration fees increase between Feb. 1 and March 23. All participants will receive one drink voucher for an ageappropriate beverage, souvenir dog tags, access to changing tents, and a fire hose rinse off courtesy of the Sunriver Fire Department. Online registration is available until 12 p.m. March 23 at www.sunrivermarchmudness. com. Race packet pick up (and in-person registration) will be at The Village at Sunriver Ice Rink Saturday, March 24, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or the morning T  M,  

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Wearable art is Stewart’s main passion. Her handmade, often one-of-a-kind, jewelry creations are the result of a long artistic journey with divergent paths. Stewart’s art is a melding of these elements – an artistic background, an insatiable jewelry habit, obsession with gemstones and metals and a love of simple, yet elegant contemporary design. “The gems often tell me what to do with them. Then I

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SROA Board of Directors Interested in being part of Sunriver governance? Here are a few common concerns: Q: I come here to play golf in the summer and ski in the winter. I don’t want to give those things up.

Candidates for the SROA Board of Directors SROA NEWS – Are you willing to make a commitment to your community? Looking for a chance to work toward making Sunriver the best place possible? Then this is your opportunity to become a candidate in the August election of new members to the Sunriver Owners Association Board of Directors.

A: Current board members tell us they put in about 30 hours per month on average on board business leaving them plenty of time for skiing, golf, tennis, pickleball and to participate in other activities.

If you know someone who you think would make a good candidate for election to the board, please contact one of the members of the Nominating Committee.

Q: I don’t have any expertise in what goes on in the SROA departments.

Preferred qualifications for candidacy • Leadership experience in a business, profession or organization To seek consideration by the SROA Nominating • Willing to commit to the duties and responsibiliCommittee: 1. Complete a Board Applicant Information Form, ties of the position by preparing for and attending as well as other required forms, and submit them to monthly board workshops and meetings, as well as the SROA office by March 30. other specific assignments 2. You may choose to contact a member of the • Ability to work collaboratively to address comcommittee to indicate your interest in running for plex issues and effectively problem solve election or to learn about the steps required to be• Exhibits collegiality and tolerance of differing views come a candidate. • Is a SROA member in good standing 3. To have your name placed on the ballot without going through the nomination process, you need to file a Petition for Candidacy with 100 property Time commitment The board meets for a work session on the Friday owner signatures (only one signature per property) at the SROA office by 4 p.m. on May 1. You are before prior to its regular meeting Saturday morning also required to complete a Candidacy Form for the (the third Saturday of the month). Board members Board of Directors, a Conflict of Interest Form, a make a commitment to spend 20 to 30 hours per Confidentiality Form, and a Code of Conduct and month on board business. Resident and non-resident Ethics Form, available at the SROA Office or on the owners are welcome to apply. SROA Website.

A: The SROA has experienced staff members who run the departments. The board’s responsibility is to establish policy after thoughtfully reviewing information presented to it, listening carefully to all sides of an issue before making a decision, and considering what is best for the SROA members as a whole. Q: I’m not a lawyer. Isn’t the board expected to deal with a lot of legal issues? A: When legal advice is needed, the board retains legal experts who are current on all aspects of laws that might affect the SROA. Q: My spouse and I want to travel. Won’t serving on the board mean that we have to curtail our travel plans while I’m on the board? A: Board members do take extended vacations, but try whenever possible to make their plans around board responsibilities. No one quits vacationing just because they are on the SROA Board of Directors.

SROA Nominating Committee Members

Q: I live on the other side of the mountains and don’t want to drive over a mountain pass in bad weather to attend meetings.

Jane Boubel: jboubel@chamberscable.com or 541-593-2641 Skip Smith: ahs4comm@gmail.com or 541-598-7404

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A: Currently, non-resident board members can attend meetings via speakerphone. If you have other questions about service on the SROA Board of Directors contact one of the Nominating Committee members before the March 30 deadline.

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Inspiring present and future generations to cherish and understand our natural world

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February brings constellation treats By Bob Grossfeld, Observatory Manager January has come and gone, but the excitement of the month continues. As we head into the month of February, the Oregon Observatory staff hopes to get some clear skies, as January didn’t have the clear skies we were hoping for. But February brings us many special treats. There are many cool things in the night sky. The Pleiades is a nice small cluster of stars in the constellation of Taurus and is perhaps the most famous cluster in the sky. Binoculars are a great way to enjoy this breathtaking object. The cluster’s five brightest stars are arranged in a small configuration of stars that look like a small dipper. In binoculars, this compact group of stars sparkles like a blue diamond in the winter sky. The Pleiades is also known as the Seven Sisters. Taurus has many deep sky treasures. This includes the Crab Nebula, Double Stars and many open clusters. Gemini and Orion also offer some wonderful viewing. Spend a little time with binoculars or a small telescope and enjoy the sky.

Here at the Oregon Observatory, we are busy working on new exhibits and other enhancements. The big project is the upgrade to our 30” Matthews telescope. We are upgrading the drive system but the big project is the re-coating of the mirror. This will enhance the views in the scope. This project exceeds our budget limitations, but thanks to generous donations for this project, we hope to get it done without delay so we can open the scope by June. If you are interested in more information on how you can help, or want more information, give us a call at 541-593-4442. In addition, we are enhancing the lighting in the observatory for cloudy days and have added a new plasma ball, which has been a hit with our guests. The staff is also working hard to give the Pozzi education center a refreshed look. This will be very noticeable to our guests during our springtime programs. The observatory staff will be at the downtown Bend Library at 6 p.m. on Feb. 7 with the Cosmic Conversations Lecture Series. This month’s topic is Mars, covering future and past

space exploration missions. We are planning to be open on Feb. 17 for solar viewing plus an evening program, if weather allows. Our solar viewing will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our evening viewing programs will start at 8 p.m. We are also working on final details for the upcoming special events of 2018. These should be available next month including plans for Astronomy Week. This coming year should be very exciting as we work on many new projects and displays.

Be sure to check out our website and Facebook page for the current schedule of events and for the latest news. It is also to time to renew your membership. Not a member? February and March are the best time to become a member. Not only do you get to support the observatory, but you will be getting our newsletter with all the important events coming this spring and summer. Don’t miss out – visit our website at OregonObservatory.org and become a member today.

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Customer appreciation events, special rewards and prize drawings are only a few of the many activities planned by the Second Tern as “The Best Little Thrift Store in Oregon” observes its 30th anniversary in 2018. “We’re come a long way since 1988 when Jay and Teresa Bowerman and a bunch of volunteers started holding an annual rummage sale in the Great Hall,” said Colly Rosenberg, Tern manager. “We’re proud of what has been accomplished and want to celebrate this special year by offering something fun for our customers every month.” Ideas being formulated include progressive coupons for customers who shop every weekend during a specified time, a chance to win a monthly gift card on Facebook, “Tern bucks” for dollar savings, and a monster 30 percent off sale on National Thrift Store Day in August. “This year, more than ever, it will pay to drop in every week,” said Rosenberg. “In addition to our normal collection of valuepriced merchandise, we have some promotional surprises for all ages.” The store’s history has been recorded in a special limited edition booklet “The Hatching of Second Tern,” created by volunteer coordinator, Kirsten Force. Filled with colorful pictures and lively text, the 42-page publication chronicles the Tern’s growth from a 200 square foot T  T,  

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storage locker to 400 and 600 square foot spaces in the building across from what is now the Camp Abbot Trading Company, then into a 2,500 square foot space in the current Base Camp Grill and market building to finally, in 1994, building a structure at the Tern’s present location. Generous donations by volunteers and supporters allowed the 3,000-square foot store to be constructed debt free. “Sales space has been added

again and again with the furniture annex and five satellite sheds,” writes Force in the booklet. “Useful items that might otherwise wind up in the landfill are recycled and put back to use in homes all over Sunriver, south Deschutes Country and beyond, raising money to help fund the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, a unique and special part of our community.” Today more than 75 volunteers are actively involved in the Tern’s operations. In addition to the history narrative, the booklet’s pages are filled with

full color photos of volunteers in action (occasionally sporting outrageous attire from unusual donations) and accompanied by witty captions. Copies priced at $5 will be available later in the year, but because the publishing process is essentially handcrafted, supply will be limited. Winter hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Tern’s location on Spring River Road, just west of Harper Bridge. Information about the store and volunteering is available at www.secondtern.com or by calling 541-593-3367.

The Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory announced an increase in the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for illegally shooting the well-known Trumpeter Swan, Chuck, on Thanksgiving day in 2017. An anonymous individual donor has provided an additional $500 in support for the reward, bringing the total to $3,000. Persons with any information regarding this incident should call the Sunriver Police at 541-593-1014. All information is greatly appreciated. Chuck, his mate Gracie and their four cygnets, had been exploring outside of Lake Aspen. Although they are wild, the swans are also flightless and generally only move among the waterways in Sunriver. Since its founding in 1968, of ork TS w IS the

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with his own distinctive musical style and craftsmanship. Read more about Lamb at www. patricklamb.com. Presented by the Sunriver Music Festival and Sunriver Resort, the evening includes a hosted happy hour, a gourmetcrafted four course dinner by the Sunriver Resort, a full concert and, of course, dancing. Come alone or bring your friends. Tables for two or eight are available. Tickets are $75 per person for festival members, $80 for non-members. Historically, tickets go quickly, so call the Festival Ticket Office at 541-593-9310, email tickets@ sunrivermusic.org, or go online www.sunrivermusic.org to make your Valentine’s Day memorable. You can extend this special romantic event by booking a lodging package at the Sunriver Resort. Check www.sunriverresort.com for a special Sunriver

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Hall of Fame performer, elegant dinner highlights Valentine’s Day It is not too early to polish up your dancing shoes and reserve a spot at Sunriver Music Festival’s tenth annual Valentine’s Dinner Dance & Concert, Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 5:30 p.m. in Sunriver’s historic Great Hall. “This has always been one of our most popular events,” said Pam Beezley, festival executive director. “While it may be cold outside, inside the Great Hall it is going to be red hot as one of the youngest members in the Oregon Music Hall of Fame, Patrick Lamb and his band, returns to Central Oregon.” Lamb’s last three singles were all top ranked on Billboard and he often tours with such Grammy winners as Diane Schuur, Alice Cooper, Smokey Robinson, Bobby Kimball, Gino Vannelli, Bobby Caldwell, Jeff Lorber Fusion and Tommy Thayer. When not touring as a “saxophonist to the stars.” Lamb entertains sell-out crowds

the nonprofit Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory has provided a wide array of environmental and astronomy programs, events, and exhibits for residents and visitors. The Observatory offers the largest number of telescopes for public viewing in the United States. More information is available at www.Sunriver NatureCenter.org and www. OregonObservatory.org

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Chix on Stix, then and now In the winter of 2005, Ellen Rau and Elizabeth Hendricks asked their Sunriver female skiing friends to a lasagna dinner – with a little red wine – at Rau’s house in order to organize weekly trips to Mt. Bachelor. At the time all the women were members of Hearty Soles – a summer hiking group. Many women who used to ski with children and husbands now were looking for new ski friends because children had moved away and husbands stopped skiing. Calendars were pulled out and leaders for the 20052006 season were picked. A decision was made to meet at the south store and ride to the mountain in the leader’s car. Sometimes the leader would email, calling off the ski day due to bad weather, but usu-

Chix on Stix ready for a day on the snow at Mt. Bachelor.

ally it was a “go” and one car was enough to hold all the skiers. Fun started on the way to Mt. Bachelor with stories and laughter. When Rau told Hendricks she’d asked Rita Copp to the organizing dinner, Hendricks replied, “She can’t ski!” They later learned Copp was a former ski racer from California who could ski circles around the two of them even though she qualified for the then free “over 70” ski pass. Anita Lohman remembers

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the “chix” skied as a group despite their different ability levels, then ate lunch together. The name “Chix on Stix” came later from a similar Seattle group who used a different spelling. By the winter season of 2006-2007, both Rau and Hendricks had moved to Seattle. For five years, Joan Lewis continued sending emails and organizing the group, which was eventually taken over by present organizer Nadine Ruth. The group continues to grow, with now more than 60 members in the ski club. This winter the organizing meeting was held at Linda Boller’s home in Crosswater, a place that didn’t exist when the

Founding members of the Chix on Stix ski club at a recent lunch. Clockwise from top left: Liz Haberman, Anita Lohman, Ellen Rau, Valerie Wood and Joan Lewis.

original group was formed. The Chix ski on Thursdays and have a colorful tie-dye scarf attached to their helmets – making them easy to spot while skiing on Mt. Bachelor.

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Hopefully, your New Year resolution didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t involve cutting chocolate from your diet as Sunriver Resort celebrates this decadent treat through February with their seventh annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Month of Chocolateâ&#x20AC;? events. Events include dining and drink specials to chocolate spa treatments. Reservations are required for most events. Chocolate showcase, Saturday, February 10, 11 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 p.m. Stop by our Chocolate Showcase and enjoy chocolates from vendors and other favorites that pair well with chocolate, such as spa products, beer, wine, spirits and more. Enjoy live demonstrations by our culinary team and mixologists every hour during The Chocolate Showcase, starting at 10:30 a.m, includes chocolate fudge and chocolate cocktails. Dining specials All month long, Carsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s American Kitchen and Twisted River Tavern will feature a variety of daily chocolate food and drink specials in February. â&#x20AC;˘ 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday brunch at Carsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s American Kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Feb. 14-17, 5 p.m. fivecourse Valentine prix fixe dinner. Enjoy an elegant and delectable chocolate-themed five-course dinner at Carsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s American Kitchen. Cost: $60.

Reservations required. Call 541-593-3740. â&#x20AC;˘ Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m. Sunriver tasting dinner. This tasting event features a chocolatethemed five-course dinner prepared with local ingredients that are transformed into amazing culinary offerings by our award-winning culinary team, and the meal is paired with a variety of wines. Cost: $90 per person. Reservations required. Call 541-593-3740 Chocolate spa specials Price is per person. Specials not valid with any other offer or discount, expires Feb. 28. These specials do not include alcoholic beverages. In room dining is available at an additional cost. All minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Call 541-593-7891 to reserve one of the following sweet treat spa treatments. â&#x20AC;˘ Chocolate Decadence Massage Enjoy a full body massage paired with sumptuous chocolate massage oil. Add on a chocolate Eco Finn foot treatment or chocolate Eco Finn hand treatment for only $45 more. A chocolate treat for all of your senses. $109 for 50 minutes. â&#x20AC;˘ Warm Oil Massage, Chocolate Scrub Deliciously rich chocolate massage oil is drizzled and massaged into your skin. This will

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I get of gratitude and accomplishment!â&#x20AC;? Mike and Pat Milsap of Sunriver Metal Works are inspired by the beauty of Central Oregon. The variety of mountains, trees, wildlife and nature direct their work. The Milsaps can create unique dĂŠcor and functional art for your home, office, cabin or patio. The Milsaps often start their creations from a photograph â&#x20AC;&#x201C; then cut the designs onto metal using a plasma table. Once the solid steel is ground and patinas added, a clear coat is applied to create a lasting finish for inside or outside use. Custom work is the Milsapsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; specialty. They work with each customer to bring their vision to reality. A variety of pieces are

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Members of Project Wildfire include Patti Gentiluomo (third from left), Sunriver Owners Association’s Natural Resources Director.

Project Wildfire receives national honor for wildfire mitigation efforts After a competitive review by representatives from National Association of State Foresters, National Fire Protection Association, Forest Service and the International Association of Fire Chiefs, Central Oregon’s Project Wildfire has been selected to receive a 2018 Wildfire Mitigation Award. The award is the highest national honor a program can receive for outstanding work and significant program impact

in wildfire preparedness and mitigation. “This award belongs to each person who built Project Wildfire and who sustains its efforts in Deschutes County,” said Phil Henderson, Deschutes County Commissioner and Project Wildfire Board Member. “Since Project Wildfire was formed in 2004, program staff, many partners and residents have worked tirelessly to create disaster-resistant com-

munities in Central Oregon.” The National Wildfire Mitigation Award recognizes the efforts of organizations and individuals who have implemented successful and sustainable wildfire mitigation projects on the ground in their community. These awards are designed to recognize outstanding service at the federal, state, local and tribal levels of government and at the local community level. “We’re honored to receive this recognition,” said Alison Green, Project Wildfire coordiT  H,  

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By Billye Turner Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery presents Winter in the High Desert, paintings by members of the High Desert Art League (HDAL). The exhibit continues through Feb. 19. Winter in the High Desert joins the nine members of the league in the show of varied imagery and mediums. Professional artist members include Helen Brown, David Kinker, Jean Lubin, Dee McBrien-Lee, Jacqueline Newbold, Vivian Olsen, Janice Rhodes, Barbara Slater and Joren Traveller. Helen Brown, an awardwinning artist and signature member in the Northwest Watercolor Society, exhibited her acclaimed “My Journey with Lewis and Clark,” featuring watercolor scenes of the explorers’ historic travels, from September 2017 to January 2018 at the Oregon Historical Society, Portland. Her art also appeared in the national publication “SPLASH, The Best of Watercolor,” published by North Light Books in 2015. These exhibits and others featured her unique batik process with watercolor on rice paper which creates luminous, transparent and highly textured images. Brown’s current art at the Sunriver Lodge exhibit features batik landscapes depicting scenes from the Pacific Northwest including a mountain vista with a prodigious field of Fireweed as well as a rocky creek bed on a wooded hillside. Also exhibiting watercolors, Jacqueline Newbold often captures images from travels in Europe while her current exhibit work depicts created scenes including brilliant red seasonal poppies. Her popu-

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lar The Jacqueline Newbold Watercolor Travel Kit provides supplies needed to record such memorable scenes. Primarily a watercolor artist, she also explores creative ways to incorporate other mediums into her art with articles published in the mixed-media magazine, Cloth-Paper-Scissors. Newbold’s book, “Watercolor Journeys,” guides beginning to advanced watercolor enthusiasts. Joren Traveller, proficient in varied mediums, shows oil paintings on canvas and board in the Sunriver exhibit. An avid hiker and explorer of new places, the artist paints “at least one scene from each trip as a remembrance of my adventure and in tribute to our beautiful and amazing country.” Her current imagery features Smith Rock and other natural and historic scenes. The artist studied at Otis Art Institute before graduating Cum Laude from Cal Poly with a degree in microbiology and animal science. Her degrees reflect her love of horses and her competition in the highest levels of Hunters, Dressage and other events. Sunriver Resort invites the public to the exhibition, which is open at all hours. Art consultant Billye Turner organizes the Sunriver Lodge art series, with info at 503-7802828 or billyeturner@bendnet. com.

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

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SROA Committees Contact the chair if you have questions about a committee or the projects they are currently working on

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Interested in joining a committee or participating in a future task force or special project? 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.

Find and “LIKE” SHARC on Facebook to keep up on the latest events at the facility. We would also like to see photos posted of your family having fun!

Tuesday Friday

Sunriver Women’s Club Luncheon------- 11:30 Crosswater Grille Design Committee -----------------------------10am SROA Admin

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of the race 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. near the Sunriver Marina. Contestants are encouraged to bring multiple layers of old clothes they don’t mind getting dirty as there is a good chance that whatever they are wearing will never be the same again. Given that it will be spring break, a time of year famous for unpredictable weather, it could be a sunny 70 degrees, 50 and raining or snowing and below freezing. Contestants are strongly encouraged to bring a towel to dry off and an extra set of clothes to change into. Mud run T-shirts, hats and merchandise will be available for purchase in limited quantities at the event. The event benefits Central Oregon Relays for Life and is sponsored by Bend Broadband, 101.7 Alternative and 107.7 The Beat. For more information, visit www.sunrivermarchmudness. com Volunteers wanted Sunriver March Mudness is also recruiting volunteers to help on race day. Volunteers are needed for a variety of positions – from parking attendants and obstacle supervisors to bag checks and registration. To volunteer contact Emily Alexander at 541-585-3145 or email emilya@srowners.org

Potluck to feature Sunriverthemed game show The next Sunriver Area Community Potluck will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. at SHARC. The Valentine potluck will feature the voice of Sunriver DJ Dave Wilkins, from Star Productions. Wilkins will be hosting a very entertaining and informative Sunriver game show. Title sponsor for the evening will be Comfort Keepers, the Sunriver community’s inhome care provider. Take home centerpieces will be furnished by Flowers at Sunriver and freshly ground and brewed de-

caf coffee is donated by Brewed Awakenings Participants should bring an entrée or salad to serve 10-12 people, plus their own place settings. Desserts are provided by the volunteers of the potluck committee. The cost to attend is $5 per person and $15 per family up to six people. To attend, sign up at the SROA office, SHARC, the north end Marketplace, call 541-593-8149 or email to areapotluck@gmail.com. Be sure to include your decision to bring a salad or entrée.

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

Tuesday Mountain Meadow Quilters 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. second Tuesday of the month. Crescent room at SHARC Great Decisions 4 p.m.-6 p.m. second Tuesday of the month. Sunriver Library, Info: 503-292-0133 Couples Bridge 6 p.m. Crescent room, SHARC Sign up at the Marketplace Info: 541-556-6408

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Thursday Sunriver Yoga Club 8:45 a.m. All levels welcome Crescent room, SHARC. $5 sugg. donation. 541-585-5000 Duplicate Bridge 6 p.m., First, second, fourth t ursday, res ent room at SHARC. Info: 541556-6408

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Sunriver Anglers host evening of pies, fly tying By Greg Cotton The Sunriver Anglers would like to invite everyone to their third annual Tie and Pie night. Held at SHARC on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m., we will have many of the club’s master fly tiers demonstrating their skills creating their special flies for our great lakes, rivers and streams in Central Oregon. We may have one or two special guest tiers from one of our local fly shops. While observing flies being created, have a piece or two of pie, supplied by one of our board members. Learning to tie your own flies is a lot of fun. Obviously your first few flies, never resemble the fly you are trying to copy. More like a ball of yarn, string and feathers. But with every fly attempted, your flies become

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Notice to owners who hire snow removal contractors If you hire a contractor to remove snow from your Sunriver driveway, walkways, decks, roof or patios, please request (and monitor) the following: • All removed snow must remain on your property. • Take special care to make sure your snow is not dumped near or around hydrants. • Snow from your property should not be plowed or blown onto commons, including islands in the cul-de-sacs. • Snow from your property should not be plowed or blown onto neighbors’ driveway or property. • Your snow should not be pushed into the street for other motorists to navigate through or snowplows to contend with.

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nights at the Hook Fly Shop. Starting at 5 p.m., everyone is invited to join in the fun. Both beginners and advanced tiers are welcome. Come and learn how to tie a new fly from one of the veterans. Beginning tiers of a few years

ago are now the teachers for the next generation. If you don’t have a vise or materials, don’t worry. Everyone will reach into their fly tying boxes and soon you will have more than enough to tie your first fly. The stories that bounce around the room

Sunriver library welcomes children’s interactive early learning space Playing and playing with others is important to a child’s development. When children play, they use their imagination and creativity, and they explore and expand their vocabulary when they make up games and stories. It may look like fun and games – and it is – but play is also essential for healthy emo-

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are just as much fun as the tying. You wonder if that fish was really over eight pounds caught on a three weight rod, or the story teller got mixed up and substituted pounds for inches. Come join in the fun. We would like to welcome Gary Farnam in joining this year’s club board as our new vice president. Everyone appreciates Farnam’s willingness to help out the club. If you are a fly fishing film fan, mark your calendar for Feb. 17, for the Bend Fly Fishing Film Tour. Here is your chance to watch some world class fly fishing films. Discount tickets can be bought at Bend’s Fly and Field Outfitters. Don’t wait, tickets will go fast. The fishing season will soon be upon us. Make sure both you and your equipment are ready. For you diehards, fish are already being caught on the Fall and Crooked rivers. Be sure to check out our new and improved website at www. sunriveranglers.org. “Children in the early learning spaces can wear costumes, sell items at a market, play with puppets, and build giant block constructions,” says Heather McNeil, Youth Services Manager for the Deschutes Public Library. “These spaces are very popular – children love them. The bonus is that they encourage parental interaction, play, creativity and learning.” An open house to celebrate the new space will take place at 1 p.m. on Feb. 6 at the library. With the completion of the new early learning space at the Sunriver Library, early learning spaces are now in every library in the Deschutes Public Library System: Downtown Bend, East Bend, La Pine, Redmond, Sisters and Sunriver. The spaces are funded through grants and donations. The Sunriver T  I,  

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Prepare for your next adventure or stay-cation Whether you seek adventure from the comfort of an armchair or the top of a mountain, great books can either help you get your travel fix or prepare you for that next big trip. Here are some new books that can help you get ready before you get going.

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Discover travel’s history Human journeys arise from all manner of impulses, from migration and the search for food, to pilgrimages, trade and scientific curiosity, or simply the quest for adventure. Produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution, “Journey,” an illustrated account of human movement, travel, exploration and scientific discovery, tells the story of human travel, from the first trade networks in ancient Sumer to the epic Voyager missions. The book also features biographies of conquerors, explorers and travelers; stories of technological innovation; literary journals; and works of art. Themed spreads and feature panels capture the romance of travel with evocative accounts, archive images, historic maps and artifacts, while catalog spreads add glamour and nostalgia, showcasing objects and documents associated with the rise of travel, such as postcards and passports.

Learn about animals Bringing animals, habitats and up-to-date research to life for readers, “Animal” explores the creatures that fascinate and inspire humans, from intrepid Emperor penguins to fierce Siberian tigers, to the very intelligent and highly communicative humpback whale. Produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution, an updated edition features photos and descriptions of over 2,000 species and habitats, and introduces the olinguito, a recently discovered mammal that looks like a cross between a cat and a

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teddy bear, and the Skywalker gibbon, found in the tropical forests of Yunnan Province in southwest China and Myanmar. Explore nature From the spectacular granite domes of Yosemite to the reefs of the Bahama Banks and the ice sheets of the Antarctic, “Natural Wonders of the World” surveys of the most beautiful natural treasures. Combining landscape photography and illustrations with three-dimensional terrain models and other explanatory artworks, the book reveals what lies beneath the surface and explains the geological processes to show how the features were formed. Plants and animals that inhabit each environment are also featured. Inspire your sense of wonder about the world with great works designed to explore the far reaches of the globe. –Source: StatePoint

ODFW reminds anglers to turn in their 2017 Combined Angling Tags and/or Hatchery Salmon/Steelhead Harvest Cards (aka Hatchery Harvest Tags) as soon as possible. The documents should be returned even if you didn’t catch any fish or go fishing. Anglers with an annual fishing license are required to use the Combined Angling Tags and/or Hatchery Harvest Cards to track the number, type and location of fish harvested, providing ODFW with valuable harvest statistics. “While it’s not mandatory to turn the cards in, we encourage anglers to return them,” said Mike Gauvin, ODFW recreational fisheries manager. “The information helps us

better estimate salmon and steelhead harvest rates, which means we can better manage these fisheries.” One-day and multi-day licenses also have space to track salmon, steelhead and halibut harvest. Anglers who purchased these documents are also encouraged to return them to ODFW. Combined Angling Tags, Hatchery Salmon/Steelhead Harvest Cards and one-or multi-day licenses can be turned in to most POS agents or at any ODFW office located throughout the state. The cards can also be mailed to any ODFW office or to ODFW Headquarters, 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE, Salem, OR 97302.

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www.sunriverwomensclub.com President’s message I’ve been coming to Sunriver for almost 42 years and we’ve lived here for 2-1/2. Once I became involved with SRWC I began to realize the community support that runs throughout Sunriver and the greater south Deschutes County area. From individuals who volunteer countless hours to make the SRWC events, activities, and philanthropy a reality, to the merchants who donate goods and services for use in our fundraising activities, to the Resort, Village and Chamber of Commerce – all are always there to support our efforts.

This is a strong community indeed. If you haven’t already, Jump on In! and get involved in this community. This is a great place to live or visit – you can make it even better. –Debbie Dunham, president Programs Feb. 20: Join us for lunch at The Grille at Crosswater. Guest Speaker is Nancy Stevens from Oregon Adaptive Sports. Check-in is 11:30 a.m. Cost is $20. RSVP by Feb. 16 to srwcprograms@gmail.com Winter fun Friday, 11 a.m. Enjoy ice skating at The Village at Sunriver ice skating rink with

optional lunch or coffee afterwards. Contact Patty Klascius to get SRWC season ice skating pass info. Feb. 7: Cross-country ski to Benham Falls via Sun Lava Trail if new snow, snowshoe if old snow, hike if no snow. Bring lunch. Leader: Pat Arnold. Feb. 13: Snowshoe (hike if no snow) around Anne’s Butte, followed by lunch at The Wallow. Leaders: Melodee Munckton and Judy Burbank. Feb. 19 (President’s Day): Snowshoe at Edison Butte. Leaders: Bonnie Campbell and Gina Rosbrook Feb. 28: Super full moon

snowshoe and campfire. Leaders: Patty and Al Klascius and Carolyn and Mike Spaniol. Guests, spouses and significant others are welcome. Coats for Kids Our weather has been mild so far but snow is probably in the forecast so please remember the children of southern Deschutes County who are not prepared for the cold. The SRWC is accepting donations of children’s outerwear. Please contact Patty Pitera with questions or for donation pick-up. Monetary donations allow us to purchase specific items the schools request. Make checks payable to SRWC, PO Box

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F or seniors w h o f a l l a nd a re una b l e t o g et up on t h eir ow n, t h e p eriod sp ent im m ob il e of t en a f f ect s t h eir h ea l t h out com es. M uscl e cel l b rea k dow n st a rt s t o occur w it h in 30-6 0 m inut es of com p ression due t o f a l l ing . D eh y dra t ion, p ressure sores, h y p ot h erm ia , a nd p neum onia a re ot h er com p l ica t ions t h a t m a y resul t . F a l l s, w it h or w it h out inj ury , a l so ca rry a h ea v y q ua l it y of l if e im p a ct . A g row ing num b er of ol der a dul t s’ f ea r f a l l ing a nd, a s a resul t , l im it t h eir a ct iv it ies a nd socia l eng a g em ent s. T h is ca n resul t in f urt h er p h y sica l decl ine, , isol a t ion, a nd f eel ing s of h el p l essness. T h e m ost p rof ound ef f ect of f a l l ing is t h e l oss of indep endent l iv ing .

Fall Prevention Safety: 20 Things You Can Do to Help • R em ov e ob st a cl es inside a nd out side of t h e h ouse t h a t coul d ca use t rip p ing . • Inst a l l h a ndra il s a nd l ig h t s on st a irca ses, w it h l ig h t sw it ch es a t t h e t op a nd b ot t om of t h e st a irs. Y ou m a y ev en consider g l ow -in-t h e-da rk or l ig h t ed sw it ch es. • A dd non-sl ip t rea ds f or b a re w ooden st ep s. • Inst a l l sh ow er a nd t ub b a rs in t h e b a t h room , a round t h e t oil et a nd t h e t ub . l ce - l e e b a t h t ub . • S ecure l oose rug s w it h doub l e-f a ced t a p e, t a ck s, or sl ip -resist a nt b a ck ing . e l e e c eing . • S t ore cl ot h ing , dish es, f ood a nd ot h er necessi-

t ies w it h in ea sy rea ch . • Im m edia t el y cl ea n sp il l ed l iq uids, g rea se, or f ood. • P a int doorsil l s w it h a dif f erent , h ig h l ig h t ing col or t o a v oid t rip p ing . • M a k e h om e l ig h t ing b rig h t er, b ut p rev ent g l a re. P l a ce nig h t l ig h t s in t h e b edroom , b a t h room a nd h a l l w a y s. P l a ce a l a m p w it h in ea sy rea ch of t h e b ed f or m iddl e-of -t h e-nig h t needs. e l e - -fi l ce in ca se of p ow er out a g es. • H a v e v ision ch eck ed of t en a nd reg ul a rl y . • A sk t h e doct or t o rev iew m edica t ions reg ul a rl y f or side ef f ect s a nd int era ct ions. • If h e or sh e is a b l e, h a v e t h e senior st a rt ex ercising on a reg ul a r b a sis - t a i ch i or y og a ca n

ce e e l e e cle j oint s. • If t h e senior ca n’ t st a nd com f ort a b l y , h a v e h im or h er ex ercise in a ch a ir. • H a v e t h e senior w ea r sensib l e sh oes. T h ey l e e l fi e sk id sol es. • N ot e a ny h ea l t h condit ions such a s diz z iness, j oint p a in, num b ness, or sh ort ness of b rea t h w h en w a l k ing . T el l t h e doct or, sh oul d a ny of t h ese occur. H e or sh e m a y ev a l ua t e m uscl e st reng t h , b a l a nce a nd w a l k ing st y l e ( g a it ) a s w el l . • H a v e t h e senior use a ssist iv e dev ices, if needed. T h e doct or m ig h t recom m end using a ca ne or w a l k er t o k eep h im or h er st ea dy .

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Library’s space was funded through the help of a $6,500 donation from the Sunriver Friends of the Library. McNeil says the spaces, called Mango’s House after the library’s literary mascot Mango Monkey, are delightfully busy. “One of our greatest pleasures with these spaces is seeing that, after storytime, children no longer make a bee line for the computer games. Instead they head for Mango’s House and interactive fun and learning with mom, grandfather, babysitter and friends,” McNeil says. All early learning spaces in Deschutes Public Libraries are designed to promote early learning, kindergarten readiness and a bond between child and caregiver. They also encourage the acquisition of six key early literacy skills: letter knowledge, print awareness, vocabulary, phonological awareness, narrative skill and print motivation. They’re carefully crafted spaces, but as far as children are concerned, they’re just fun. “With these spaces children are playing and having fun, but they’re also building vocabulary, increasing their letter

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SRWC members with birthdays in February will be contacted for this month’s celebration. Dinner Club The theme for January and February dinners is Irish. For more information contact srwcdinnerclub@gmail.com We Care If you are aware of members who could use a word of support to lift their spirits, a note of sympathy or congratulations please send the information to our “We Care” Coordinator, Sandra, srwccorresponding secretary@gmail.com. Membership Open to all women in Sunriver and the surrounding New interactive learning space for children at Sunriver Library.

knowledge, practicing math and learning essential skills for kindergarten readiness, such as sharing and taking turns,” says McNeil. “They’re also developing the belief that the library is exactly where they want to be.” For more information about early literacy and child development, please visit the library’s website at www.deschutes library.org/kids/. The Deschutes Public Li-

brary serves more than 180,000 Deschutes County residents through libraries in Bend, La Pine, Redmond, Sisters and Sunriver. Outreach services to senior centers, day care providers, and homebound residents are an integral part of the Library. The Library’s website provides access to hundreds of resources, magazine articles, downloadable eBooks and more.

“Cryptocurrency is a hot trend that is getting a lot of media attention today,” said Cameron Smith, acting DCBS director. “Like all popular financial trends, we encourage Oregonians to be cautious and know the risks before purchasing this unstable and unregulated currency.” Oregonians can check the money transmitter license of

a digital currency exchange at http://dfr.oregon.gov/gethelp/ Pages/check-license.aspx/. Oregonians who need help with their digital currency exchange company can contact the Division of Financial Regulation at 866-814-9710 (toll-free) or visit http://dfr. oregon.gov. –Source: Oregon Department of Consumer & Business Affairs

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High Desert Museum Monthly Schedule Daily Schedule High Desert Natural History Walk 10:30 a.m. Explore the Museum grounds on this guided walk and learn about plants and animals that live in the High Desert. 1904 Miller Ranch and Sawmill 11a.m.—3 p.m. (weekends only) Meet the Millers as they welcome you into the past. Explore how this working family lived and supported themselves in the High Desert. Help with chores and play pioneer games. Carnivore Talk 11 a.m. From wolves to cougars to bobcats and raccoons, the High Desert is home to many predatory animals. Learn how to identify them and hear about their ecology in the Oregon Cascades and High Desert. Spirit of the West Tour 12:15 p.m. Take a guided journey through a Native American rock shelter, fur trader encampment, silver mine, the Oregon Trail and an 1885 settlement town. Explore how the High Desert changed dramatically in the 19th century. In the Hall of Exploration and Settlement.

Otter Encounter 1 p.m. Explore this charismatic animal’s role in riparian ecosystems of the High Desert. Where are they found? What do they eat? How are they an indicator of a healthy river community? Bird of Prey Encounter 11:30 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. Have you ever been eye-toeye with a bird of prey? Meet a raptor up close! Discover how to identify these aerial predators, learn about their fascinating adaptations, their habitat and how we ensure their future in the High Desert.

Events Saturday, Feb. 3 Turning Trash into Treasure: Recycled Cardboard Sculpture Make art while helping the environment. Learn how to make a sculpture using recycled cardboard. Topics include basic three-dimensional design and cardboard fabrication. No previous sculpting experience required. Appropriate for all skill levels. Suitable for ages 12 and older. Bring your own cardboard boxes. All other tools and materials supplied. 10 a.m.—2 p.m. Member $15, non-members $20. Registration and pre-payment required: highdesertmuseum.org/events/cardboardworkshop

High Desert Reptile Encounter 1:30 p.m. Learn about the reptiles of the High Desert, from identification and range to anatomy and reproduction. Saturday, Feb. 10 This is a chance to touch a Starting a nature sketchbook Create your own naturalist’s cold- blooded animal. sketchbook! Learn beginning drawing techniques and study High Desert Hooves 2 p.m. Mammals with hooves, like examples of natural history mule deer and pronghorn, are sketching. The workshop besome of the most iconic species gins with a classroom session, in the High Desert. Find out then moves on to the Museum how scientists study their mi- grounds for hands-on sketchgration patterns and manage ing. Appropriate for all ages challenging issues facing these and skill levels. Dress appropriately for outdoor sketching. populations.

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Saturday, Feb. 10 Thorn Hollow String Band Hear frontier tunes played by the museum’s lively house band. 11 a.m.—2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 Winter Raptors (weather permitting) Join a Museum curator for a trip to view raptors in Central Oregon. Visit Fort Rock to observe the natural behaviors of raptors including golden eagles, ferruginous hawks, prairie falcons, merlins and more. Transportation provided. 8 a.m.—3 p.m. Members $40, non-members $50. Registration and prepayment required: highdesert museum.org/events/raptorfield-trip Tuesday, Feb. 13 Natural History Pub — Safe Passage: Roads and Wildlife Roads and other human structures create major barriers for native wildlife including migrating deer and elk. Cidney Bowman, wildlife passage program lead for the Oregon Department of Transportation, will lend insight into the impacts of roads on wildlife

and what measures can be taken to improve habit connectivity and reduce wildlifevehicle collisions for the benefit of animals and people alike. Free at McMenamins Old St. Francis School in Bend, 7 p.m., doors open at 5:30. Food and beverage sales in Father Luke’s Room help support this popular lecture series. Seating is limited and RSVP is required: www.highdesertmuseum.org/ calendar Monday, Feb. 19 Dino Art What do dinosaurs, clay and plaster have in common? Art! After visiting the Dinosaurs Take Flight: The Art of Archaeopteryx exhibition, students will enjoy drawing dinosaurs, printmaking and creating a dinosaur from clay and plaster. Other activities will include games, outdoor exploration and exhibit visits. Wednesday, Feb. 21 Malheur Reflections, Two Years Later On Jan. 2, 2016, armed protestors seized the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge headquarters in Harney County, Oregon. The occupation lasted 41 days during which time considerable damage occurred. Join Chad Karges, project leader for the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge; Gary Marshall, a third generation rancher and chairman of the High Desert Partnership; and Charlotte Rodrique, a member of the Burns Paiute Tribe, for a thoughtful discussion of the Malheur occupation, restoration and public lands. 6 p.m. Museum café will be open for food and drinks Members $5, non-members $8. RSVP: highdesertmuseum. org/events/malheur-reflections Saturday, Feb. 24 Free Day Everyone gets in free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Materials required: hardcover sketchbook (11” x 14” or smaller), 2-B pencil, eraser, pen and charcoal. 10 a.m.—1 p.m. Member $15, non-members $20. Registration and pre-payment required: highdesertmuseum.org/ events/ sketchbook-workshop

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provided by SROA and were funded through owners’ maintenance fees. Then, those SROA members who were registered to vote in Deschutes County Precinct 16 approved a county ballot measure to form a special service district to provide police, fire and ambulance services in Sunriver, with funding for these services coming from property taxes paid to Deschutes County by all SROA property owners. The Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners is the Governing Body for the Sunriver Service District, while the five-member SSD Managing Board is the managing body for the Service District. The process for selecting members of the SSD Board is very different from the process I’ve just outlined for candidates for the SROA Board. In fact, this difference not only reflects differences in authority but is highlighted in the different headings I’ve used: “election” to the SROA Board vs. “appointment” to the SSD Board. The players are different and their responsibilities are different. For starters, the appointment of members of the SSD Managing Board is not made by vote of SROA members but rather by the Deschutes County

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nator. “This is a great recognition of the engagement we see in Central Oregon, through collaborative partnerships and with our engaged residents. We look forward to continuing to work together to ensure we have innovative, cutting edge tools to tackle the wildland fire problem we face in Central Oregon.” The Sunriver Owners Association has been involved as a collaborator on the 27-member Project Wildfire steering committee since its inception. The committee is made up of representatives from various local, state and federal agencies as well as community representatives from around the county. About Project Wildfire: Formed in 2004, Project Wildfire seeks to prevent deaths, injuries, property loss and en-

Board of County Commissioners. Under the 2002 Management Agreement between the county commissioners and SROA, the SROA Board of Directors has the responsibility of recommending candidates to the county commissioners. Because SROA owners do not directly vote for SSD Managing Board candidates, the SROA Board uses its best judgment on behalf of all members in vetting candidates. Put another way, the SROA Board stands in the shoes of SROA’s members to make a recommendation to the county commissioners. Thus, it is the responsibility of the SROA Board to review candidates’ qualifications and use its judgment in recommending a particular candidate. In contrast to its hands-off role with respect to SROA board candidates, the SROA Board plays an active role in determining who to recommend for service on the SSD Managing Board. In the end, however, the final decision on who is appointed lies with the county commissioners: in this case, they are “the decider.” Another difference between the two boards is who is eligible to serve. As an SROA owner in good standing, each one of us has the opportunity to seek candidacy for election to the nine-member SROA Board of Directors. As to the SSD Managing Board, the agreement spells out five seats on this board, with two of those

seats dedicated to be filled by SROA Board members. Two more of the seats are dedicated to registered voters residing in Sunriver. The requirement for the final of the five SSD Board seats to be filled simply calls for that individual to be a Sunriver property owner. Both the SROA Board and the Nominating Committee are involved in identifying and vetting SSD Managing Board candidates. From early days of the Sunriver Service District, the SROA Board has turned to the Nominating Committee for assistance in identifying and “vetting” potential candidates that the SROA Board would, in turn, recommend to the county commissioners. Sunriver’s 2018 Election Cycle is Underway Each August, members of the Sunriver Owners Association have the opportunity to vote to elect three members of the SROA Board of Directors. The candidate search process starts late in the prior year and is already well underway for 2018’s election. The Nominating Committee is working hard looking for candidates, and this year’s deadline for candidacy through the Nominating Committee as well as candidacy by petition is March 30. Is 2018 the year for you to toss your hat in the ring? If it is, the time to act is now.

vironmental damage resulting from wildfires in Deschutes County. Project Wildfire is a community organization that facilitates, educates, disseminates, and maximizes community efforts toward effective fire planning and mitigation. Project Wildfire serves as the caretaker to seven Community Wildfire Protection Plans in Deschutes County. These plans are tailored to specific geographic locations within Deschutes County to address the unique needs of residents and fire professionals. Together, the partners of Project Wildfire achieve its mission by building partnerships, sharing resources, and eliminating redundancies. Often Project Wildfire succeeds where individuals and individual agencies cannot. For more information, visit www.projectwildfire.org or call 541-322-7129. –Source: Deschutes County

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Six reasons why your child (or you) should learn how to swim By Matt Catanzaro, SROA Aquatics Manager Swimming is a skill that every person should have and the benefits of swimming are endless. Your child (and/or you) should learn to swim as early as possible. There are many reasons why anyone should learn to swim. Here are just a few: 1. It is natural People are often surprised by how naturally babies take to water. However, they were quite the little swimmers for nine months in utero. It is recommended introducing your baby to the water as early as possible to make it easier for them to enjoy and feel comfortable in and around

any aquatic environment. One of the main reasons to introduce children to swimming at a young age is, once they get a little bit older, toddlers begin to learn about fear (of many things). You don’t want a child – or an adult for that matter – to be afraid of swimming or being in the water. 2. It is a lifesaving skill and essential to their safety “ While no course can ‘drownproof ’ a child, a progressive learn-to-swim program can provide your child with skills that will last a lifetime,” said Connie Harvey, national health-and-safety expert for the American Red Cross. According to the National Safe Kids Campaign, drowning

is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death to children ages one through 14. It is absolutely crucial that all children know how to swim. It is never too late to learn how to swim and become comfortable in the water. We live in an area where water is all around us: lakes, rivers, streams and even backyard pools and bathtubs. Making sure that your child (or yourself ) is comfortable and water-safe is essential to everyone’s safety. 3. It is a low-impact sport Swimming is obviously low-impact as it’s performed in water. The human body is very buoyant when in the water. Since the body is so buoyant, it lessens the impact on your joints and the rest of your body when you hit the floor in the water versus when you hit the floor on land. You do not hit the ground with all your body weight when in the water. The low impact aspect of swimming is a great sport for the wellbeing of your child’s health and fitness in the long run. 4. The value of teamwork is learned along with individuality Swimming can combine teamwork and individuality T  S,  

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into one sport. Swimming can be a great team sport for children to get involved with. One of the biggest benefits of being a part of a team is helping your friends/ teammates while allowing them to help you through the hard times as they are going through the same hard work that you do. From this shared experience, swimmers learn to support their teammates, which creates bonding and lasting relationships within the team. This is a skill that is carried through life into the workplace and beyond. Swimming is a very special sport because there is an individual aspect to it as well. In competitive swimming, you learn self-motivation and goal setting/reaching. Individual swimmers try to best their own personal best times at each meet. However, with the aspect of topping their personal best times, swimmers are also competing to gain points for their team. In high school and college swimming, the primary motivation is to earn points for your team so they can win the meet. 5. Swimming is an incredible workout Swimming involves moving multiple muscle groups (many muscles you don’t even know you have) in a high-intensity, cardio workout. All four swim strokes involve working different muscle groups. Swimming is a very common exercise to be used in weight loss programs. It burns calories very quickly and is low impact. Swim-

ming it is an easy alternative to land based exercising to reduce stress on the joints – especially for those who are overweight. Introducing your child to swimming early helps promote a healthy life as an adult. Once he or she learns to swim, they may hop in a pool at any point in their life to get a low-risk, high-intensity workout. 6. You can swim for the rest of your life Like riding a bicycle, once your child (or you) knows how to swim, this skill is with you forever. Many people swim all through their lives or come back to it later in life. It is a sport that, once learned, can be performed at any stage or age in life. With the aging population, swimming and/or water-based exercise can increase longevity and enhance the quality of life in your later years. Again, swimming is a low impact sport, so it is easier on joints and can be safer for older adults to reduce the risk of falling while performing land based exercises. Swimming can also brighten moods of older adults by relieving pressure on joints due to the buoyancy of the body. Introduce your child to swimming at an early age so that they can reap the benefits of swimming throughout their life. Not only is swimming a lifesaving skill, but is beneficial for physical and mental wellbeing. If you introduce swimming to children at a young age, they will be water-safe and, hopefully, fall in love with it and keep it up the rest of their life.

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The Sunriver Owners Association needs your help! Your association sends a variety of correspondence to you throughout the year — including the Sunriver Scene, maintenance payment coupons, annual ballot packages, etc. Each time a mailing goes out, there are dozens of pieces returned as “undeliverable” due to incorrect mailing addresses.

Anytime you move, change your email or mailing address, phone number, etc. please notify SROA immediately so you don’t miss out on important Sunriver news!

Sunriver Music Festival call for artists The Sunriver Music Festival invites a Central Oregon artist to create the 41st season poster for the coming 2018 summer and join the esteemed ranks of our contributing artists of the last four decades. Benefits • 300 posters are displayed on storefronts and businesses all over Bend, Sisters, Redmond and Sunriver. • 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. • The artist’s artwork is featured on the front cover of the 64-page summer program book, the annual ticket brochure and notecards. The ticket brochure is mailed to more than 5,500 festival patrons and Central Oregon

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residents and visitors. The notecards 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 ends up on office walls all over Central Oregon and beyond. • Expert reproduction and printing of the original T  P,  

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SATURDAY, MARCH 31 • 9am - 1pm BENHAM HALL @ SHARC Connect with SROA registered contractors for all your project needs & learn fun new ways to stay fit, healthy and well!

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Library to exhibit impressionistic style art The Sunriver Area Public Library will exhibit the artistic works of George Maurer through March. A reception and a chance to meet Maurer will be held Feb. 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library. A multi-talented artist, Maurer has led a most remarkable life throughout the Pacific Northwest. He lived in and shared time between Alaska, where his family owns the Bear Creek Winery, and parts of Oregon, including Sunriver where he eventually retired. Maurer spent more than 25 years in Beaverton, where he met and was mentored by Ruben Arizpe, a master historical painter. Arizpe taught Maurer in the classical

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technique of “glazing” while painting in oils. Maurer was also influenced by the work of Paul Cezanne and the beautiful colors used by Titian. and auctioned at the Festival Faire fundraising event in July.

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Details The poster is 18x24 with artist name and title under the Sunriver Music Festival logo. The artwork itself

His deep, rich knowledge of art helped Beaverton schools develop an Art Literacy Program, which is still used today. Three Rivers School is having individual and class projects creating 3D art displays with Maurer’s work. The library show includes a collection of narrative paintings in the impressionist style using oils or gouache paint and drawings. Maurer’s love and passion for the beauty of the Pacific Northwest is recognized in many of his pieces. All of his work is signed, dated and documented. The etching “Praying Hands” is Maurer’s favorite piece as it says so much in a simple way. “I think it makes a statement about who I am and what I do,” he said. The Sunriver library is located at 56885 Venture Lane in the Sunriver Business Park. should be at least the same size with approximate relative dimensions if larger. You can see some of the past posters at the festival website at www.sunrivermusic.org and all at the festival office in The Village at Sunriver, building 13.

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Timeframe Please let us know as soon as possible of your intention to submit. Final submission must be received by Feb. 28. The chosen artwork is considered a donation to the Sunriver Music Festival; all other submissions will be available for pick-up by early March. We welcome your questions and thank you for your consideration.

We sincerely hope 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. For more information, call 541-593-1084.

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La Pine High seeking donations for grad night In order to provide all seniors with the opportunity to enjoy a graduation celebration, the La Pine High School Grad Night Committee organizes a drug and alcohol-free event each year. Every graduating senior is included in this celebration – made possible through personal and business-related donations to the program. This year’s celebration will take place on June 8.

The committee needs your help. The committee’s annual fundraising dinner and auction will take place later this spring and is in need of monetary sponsorship or goods and services that can be auctioned such as gift certificates, tools, overnight accommodations, golf green fees, artwork and more. If you choose to donate a gift certificate, please have the expiration date be at least six

months from June 2018. We ask that donations be made by Feb. 28. There will also be raffle prizes given to students during the June celebration to help them transition to the next stage of their lives. Examples of needed donations include laptops, tablets, small stereos, small refrigerators, towels or anything that a young adult might need as they venture into college dorm life or

into their own apartment. Donated items or cash donations are tax deductible. If you have questions, contact grad night committee co-presidents Christy Walsworth at 541-7718991 or email christywals@aol. com or Jennifer Wilson at 541419-9346 or Jennifer.wilson@ bend.k12.or.us Any donation your or your business can provide will help create a safe and memorable class of 2018 graduation celebration.

Deschutes County seeks volunteers for Noxious Weed Advisory Board There are areas and communities throughout Deschutes County overrun by noxious weeds such as knapweed, cheatgrass and toadflax. Fortunately, Sunriver hosts an annual War on Weeds event just to keep up and prevent the community from being overrun by these pesky weeds. Deschutes County is looking for up to three people to serve on the Noxious Weed Advisory Board. Residents with an interest in or knowledge of noxious weeds are encouraged to apply no later than Friday, Feb. 23 at

5 p.m. The Noxious Weed Board is an advisory committee to the Board of County Commissioners that: • Identifies and prioritizes issues to be addressed by the County’s noxious weed program • Supports and advises the County Commission and County staff on noxious weeds • Develops and assists with a noxious weed outreach and education program New members will fill terms ending either Dec. 31, 2019

or 2020 and can be reappointed for subsequent three-year terms. Interviews may be conducted depending on the number of applications that are received. The Noxious Weed Advisory Board is comprised of a minimum of seven members who represent a variety of interests, including recreation and tourism, agriculture, public land managers, conservation groups, municipalities, landowners and homeowners. Committee members are asked to serve a threeyear volunteer term and are not reimbursed for their time.

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The Deschutes County Sheriff ’s Office has entered into an agreement with the Oregon Department of Transportation to provide Sno-Park Parking Permit Enforcement. Oregon’s Sno-Park Program is funded entirely by the sale of Sno-Park permits. The program provides funds for snow removal in SnoParks as well as maintenance and development of Sno-Parks. Costs of the permit vary from $4-25 depending upon if you are purchasing a one day, three day or season permit. Permits can be purchased at any DMV office or at any of the vendors listed at the following weblink: http://www. oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/ docs/sno_park_vendor_list. pdf. Sales agents may charge an additional service fee for each permit they sell. Oregon SnoPark permits are also honored in Idaho and California. Valid Sno-Park permits must be displayed near the lower left (driver’s side) corner of the vehicle windshield when parking in a designated winter recreation parking area (Sno-Park) between Nov. 1 and April 30. The goal of the Deschutes County Sheriff ’s Office is to achieve voluntary compliance from those recreating at one of our many Winter Recreation Areas. However, parking in an Oregon Sno-Park without a permit may result in a $30 fine.

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Sunriver Service District January meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service Dis- Police trict Managing Board held its Wages & Benefits....709,153 regular meeting on Jan. 18, Materials & Services.64,464 2018. Board members presBike Patrol...............44,851 ent: Jim Fister, Ron Schmid, Fire Bob Nelson, Greg Keller and Wages & Benefits.10,300,044 Mark Johnson. Materials & Services.123,653 SSD staff present: Interim Non-departmental...26,972 fire chief Rod Bjorvik, interim police chief Cory Dar- Board actions ling, Debbie Baker, Candice –Approved the Dec. 14, Wright 2017 SSD regular board meeting minutes. Public input –Approved Dec. 20, 2017 –Al Braemer asked the joint SSD/Deschutes County board to provide details on board of commissioners meetwhy police chief Marc Mills ing minutes. was placed on administrative –Approved SROA monthly leave and had concerns on invoice in the amount of $14, how much money the investi- 803.53 gation was going to cost them. –Approved annual VEBA –Gene Bennington hoped contribution in the amount that Mills’ leave was not based of $53,000. on agenda and that there is a –Approved the Jan. 8, 2018 legitimate cause. special SSD meeting minutes. –Frank Brocker also noted –Approved Resolution that Mills had become a part 2018-001 to amend the Adof the community and was as- ministrative Agreement with tounded by the board’s action SROA and execute the agreeto place him on leave. ment. –Approved Resolution Financial report 2018-002 to amend the AcYear-to-date as of Dec. 31, counting Agreement with 2017: SROA and to execute the Resources…….. 8,445,509 agreement.

–Approved the district pay ¾ of interim police chief Cory Darling’s monthly salary in the amount of $8,115 month effective Jan. 18. The Bend Police Department will pay the remainder of the salary as well as benefits for the time Darling fills in as interim police chief. –Approved SROA’s Vehicle Maintenance Services Agreement billing rate for SSD vehicles at $90.32 per hour. –Approved December 2017 unaudited financials. Old business –Police chief status: The board continues pursuing a settlement agreement along with the SSD’s administration and disciplinary investigation. –Fire training facility: Director Nelson was expected to deliver the facility application and check to the county the week of Jan. 22. Bids were also expected to go in search of a contractor to construct the facility. –Fire chief selection: A search will be done via industry sites to reach potential candidates throughout the

Terrebonne man dies in fatal accident near Sunriver On Jan. 17 at 6:22 a.m., deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff ’s Office were dispatched to a single vehicle crash in the area of South Century Drive, near milepost 1 just east of the Sunriver entrance. Witnesses reported seeing the 2004 Ford F350 suddenly accelerate and then fail to negotiate a curve in the roadway, crossing through the oncoming lane. The Ford F350 then went down an embankment and into a group of trees. An investigation at the scene determined Gar y Dale Lawrence, 84, of Terrebonne was driving westbound on South Century Drive. Lawrence failed to negotiate a right-hand curve in the road, crossed over the oncoming lane and then left the roadway. Lawrence’s vehicle continued a short distance along the shoulder of the road before striking a large tree, causing the pickup to rollover onto its top. The Sunriver Fire Department responded to the crash scene and determined Lawrence was deceased. It is believed Lawrence ex-

perienced a medical event, which was the primar y contributing factor to this crash. Roadway conditions and cold temperatures are

not believed to be factors. The Deschutes County Sheriff ’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Sunriver Police Department.

Western states. Qualifications include wildland fire knowledge and certification, EMS/ EMT training specialized to an aging population, ability to conduct fire and safety training. The plan is to find a new chief and have that person in place by summer. New business –A 10 percent increase to ambulance transport rates has been recommended as Sunriver’s rates are low for the region and the state. An approval for an increase must be approved by Deschutes County before coming back to the board as a resolution for approval at the February board meeting. –Director Mark Johnson has put his house on the market, so there will be a vacancy on the district board. It is not known at this time when that seat will be open. –The board held a discussion on increasing cyber insurance coverage but didn’t see the need and feel that their current coverage is adequate. –There is a vacancy on the SSD Budget Committee following the resignation of Bob Wrightson. The board thanked Wrightson for his service to the SSD and SROA. –Received reports from interim fire chief Rod Bjorvik and interim police chief Cory Darling on their department’s

performance measures for 2018. –Discussed merging fire/ police annual reports into a single document. Chief reports Fire –Outreach activities included smoke detector installation and maintenance continues. Demand for unscheduled station tours remain constant. Commercial business inspections will resume and are done in conjunction with the Oregon State Fire Marshal deputy. –In December, there were 65 calls for the Sunriver Fire Department, which included 33 EMS calls, 2 hazardous conditions, 2 medical assists, T  SSD S,  

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SUNRIVER POLICE LOG Selected log entries from the Sunriver Police SCMC = R & R s= R P = GOA = U T L = D U II = SB C = D OA = B A C=

St. Charles Medical Center R ules & R egulations R eporting P erson Gone On A rrival U nable T o L ocate D riving U nder I nfluence of I ntoxicants Settled B y Contact D ead On A rrival B lood A lcohol Content

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D eschutes County J ail Standardiz ed F ield Sobriety T est D eschutes County Sheriff’ s Office Sunriver F ire D epartm ent Oregon State P olice Motor V ehicle A ccident D riving W hile Suspended B e On the L ook Out R egistered Ow ner

Volunteer writer Kathie Thatcher puts her humorous spin on the monthly logs provided by the Sunriver Police Department. This is only a sampling of the month’s total call log. 1 2 / 3 SR P D assisted D CSO w ith a single vehicle slide off into a pow er pole on Solar D rive. 1 2 / 4 R esponded to report at the skating rink about several j uveniles causing a problem in the w arm ing shelter by throw ing candy and sw earing. R P had asked them to leave and they com plied; she w as instructed to contact SR P D in case they cam e back. 1 2 / 4 SR P D assisted D CSO at D ow ney R oad on a call of suspicious shots in the area. 1 2 / 5 I nvestigation revealed a door kick burglary to a residence on R ogue L ane. D uring the investigation, the suspects w ere apprehended by SR P D . B oth w ere arrested and a search of their vehicle revealed property taken from the house. 1 2 / 6 SR P D responded to a vehicle rollover on H ighw ay 9 7. T he driver w as taken into custody for providing false inform ation and cited for open container and careless driving. T he fem ale passenger w as given a courtesy transport to B end. 1 2 / 1 0 R P requested a security check at his hom e on Malheur L ane, after noticing tire and footprints in the snow in front of the house. T he house w as secure and there w as no evidence of crim inal activity. SR P D , how ever, left m ore footprints. 1 2 / 1 1 SR P D responded to a report of an abandoned F ord T aurus on Cottonw ood R oad. T he license plates w ere m issing and the V I N num ber only partly visible. R equested D CSO tag the vehicle as abandoned so it could be tow ed. 1 2 / 1 1 R equest to pick up a Christm as decoration, a threefoot deer, from the Great H all. I t is now decorating the Citiz ens P atrol office until the rightful ow ner claim s it. 1 2 / 1 2 R eport of an unattended open flam e on the porch of a hom e on R ed A lder. T he resident advised us that the propane torch, w ith an approxim ately tw o- foot flam e, w as part of som e kind of Christm as related experim ent. SR P D suggested that it w as inappropriate to experim ent w ith possible burning dow n of Sunriver. T he flam e w as extinguished. 1 2 / 1 4 Officer patrolling the business park observed a long line of cars w aiting to turn south onto South Century D rive from V enture L ane. A lthough the red light is obnoxiously long, it appeared to be operating in full- on m alfunction m ode. A ccordingly, officer turned on his overheads and directed the j am m ed- up traffic, clearing the intersection. A call w as m ade to D eschutes County P ublic W orks to reprogram the light. 1 2 / 1 5 A t 1 a.m . officer dispatched to R edw ood L ane on a noise com plaint. A hot tub party w as in progress com plete w ith loud m usic. T he six subj ects w ere w arned about the noise and w ere told that if SR P D had to return, they w ould be cited. 1 2 / 1 7 R eport of a burglary in progress at hom e on V ista L ane. R P reported an unknow n m ale inside his residence. T he m an w as arrested for D U I I and transported to less com fortable lodging at the D CJ . 1 2 / 1 9 R eport of graffiti on directional sign on Center D rive. T he graffiti consisted of the w ords D arko, Spine and D at W ay. 1 2 / 1 9 OSP assist w ith an MV A inj ury on H ighw ay 9 7 near Cottonw ood R oad. T  P L,  

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Sunriver, La Pine women to take Rotary leadership roles In this column, we share what local Rotarians, your Sunriver friends and neighbors, are doing to help south Deschutes County.

Three Rivers School receives $1,000 from ponderosa sales On the first day of school in the new year Lee Stevenson, Project Ponderosa founder and manager, presented a $1,000 check to principal Tim Broadbent and several students who have participated in previous seedling potting events. The check was from the Sunriver Owners Associ-

ation’s Natural Resources Department, who purchases the seedlings each year. Every spring, for the past 11 years, the fourth-grade classes at Three Rivers School pot 1,000-plus young ponderosa pine seedlings as part of Project Ponderosa. The potted

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1 2 / 2 4 R eport from skating rink of a j uvenile causing problem s on the ice and pushing people dow n. U pon officer’ s arrival, the suspect ran aw ay. I t w as determ ined that the boy w as sim ply horse playing on the ice and did not intentionally shove anyone dow n. H is parent w as contacted and advised of the incident. 1 2 / 2 4 R eport of a loud hum m ing noise at residence on Cam as L ane. T he cause w as determ ined to be a dying hot tub m otor. H om eow ner w as notified. 1 2 / 2 5 R esponded to report

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Presidential baby changes future leadership The days of Rotary being an “old boys club” are long gone. Women have played a major role in the Sunriver-La Pine Rotary since its founding more than two decades ago. In fact, the club’s next two presidents are both women. But in a bit of a twist, incoming president Cheri Martinen (July 2018), who is expecting her first child in June, will be switching terms with Laurie Henberg (July 2019). “It is exciting to think that by switching terms I can provide Cheri a bit of parental leave,” states Henberg. Henberg also

mentioned that club treasurer Jami Bartunek is also expecting a child in May. “It is wonderful to have so many young women involved in club leadership.”

the Great Hall.” Tickets include an evening of friendship, fine dining and wine, with live and silent auctions. Cheri Martinen and Laurie Henberg, co-chairs of this year’s fundraiser. The second way to support this event is to purchase tickets for the wine raffle. You do not have to be present to win. Tickets will be available starting in April from any Rotary member. Sunriver Brewing hosted member tour The club kicked off the new year with a visit and tour of the ever-expanding Sunriver Brewing Company. Members learned about craft brewing and the steps involved in creating award-winning beers. The group was also to sample some of the best beer in Central Oregon.

Save the date The 16th edition of the club’s major fundraiser will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, May 11 in Sunriver Resort’s historic Great Hall. Last year, the event raised $40,000 for south Deschutes County nonprofits. One of the social highlights of the year for Sunriver residents, there are two ways to support this annual event. Help your community in 2018 First, you can join others by atThe Sunriver-La Pine Club tending the annual gala. “This welcomes new members that dinner and community auction embrace our “service above are not just for Rotarians,” said self” motto. If you would like Ron Schmid, Rotary president. to become a local Rotarian, “We encourage everyone to T  R,   of a D U I I on L ofty L ane. T he join us for a great evening in driver w as determ ined to have a blood alcohol of .3 8 percent. Celebrate Valentines Day 1 2 / 2 6 Officer dispatched to take possession of a firearm found under a m attress at a P ole H ouse. 1 2 / 3 0 Officer contacted R P on Hours: 12 - 9 pm daily W hite Elm about the theft of a HAPPY HOUR from 3 - 6 pm 541.593.8880 w ind chim e. By the Sunriver Marina Live Music by PIANIST Margarita 1 2 / 3 0 R eport of people operating a drone in F ort R ock P ark.

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

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

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

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

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

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Stars announce auditions for spring performance

The actors start to get into their roles for ‘Seniors of the Sahara.’ Left to right: Frank Brocker, Janice Dost, Rich Mundy, Susan Quesada, Robert Perrine, Terry Perrine and Billy Miller.

‘Seniors of the Sahara’ to arrive in March By John Gibson The cast is set, the practices are underway and Sunriver Stars Community Theater is presenting its 22nd production next month. Sylvia Goldberg (played by Susan Quesada) arrives home to Margate, New Jersey from a trip to Israel to see her grandson get married. On a side trip to Alexandria, she picks

up an object from an outdoor bazaar. But…is it a trinket or a priceless relic? The fun starts when the geriatric genie Eugene (Mark McConnell) appears, Sylvia tries to hide him from her prying friends Mabel (Cindy McConnell), Thelma (Joyce Gallacher and Rickie Gunn) and Fannie (Janice Dost and Nancy Foote).

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3 fire and 4 public service assistance calls. –Department members completed 4,121 training hours in 2017 – averaging 179 hours per member. –Jim Bennett, SRFD public information officer, provided an update on planned outreach activities for the department.

To add to the mix, Savalas (Billy Miller and Robert Perrine) “owns” Eugene and will do anything to get him back. Sunriver Stars favorites Terry Perrine, Rich Mundy, Frank Brocker and new to local theater, Taia Hopkins, round up the roles in this rollicking farce. The director is Gail Gibson, assisted by John Gibson,

The Sunriver Stars are enjoying a successful 2017-18 season with a spring play planned for May, so this an advance notice is a “save the date” announcement. Auditions for “Hang it on the Bell Nellie” will take place on March 20 at The Door (56885 Enterprise Drive in the Sunriver Business Park) from 6 to 9 p.m. This play is a classic melodrama/comedy with a hero and his goofy sidekick, heroine, villain and town folks, with roles for men and women. If you are not interested in being an actor/actress, but would like to help with behind the scenes activities with set up, props, lighting, etc. please come to this audition and let that be known. There are plenty of jobs for non-cast people. “Hang it on the Bell Nellie” will be directed by Bill Walton of Eugene, and performed on May 11-12 and May 17-19 with times to be determined. Come join the fun and be a STAR. and Jami Hill Miller as stage manager. All three were in the recent “The Night Before the Night Before Christmas” and look forward to sharing their comedy chops with this all local cast. Performance dates are Friday and Saturday, March 2 and March 3 at 7 p.m. with a matinee on Sunday, March 4 at 3 p.m. The show repeats the fol-

lowing weekend: Thursday and Friday, March 8 and March 9 at 7 p.m. with the closing matinee March 10 at 3 p.m. All performances at The Door, 56885 Enterprise Drive, across from Three Rivers School in the Sunriver Business Park. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children and can be purchased at www.sunrive rstars.org.

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Police –December has been a rough month for the department due to the incident with the chief, resignation of officer Damian Amarillas, illness of others and one on medical leave. –Officers attended various training, including DUII and ethics. –Citizens Patrol spent many hours looking for evidence related to the swan shooting in November. –Outreach activities include Shop with a Cop. –In December, the Sunriver Police Department received 897 calls for service, 53 of which were emergencies. Officers investigated 49 cases, 15 suspicious persons or prowlers, 11 lost/found properties, conducted 151 traffic stops and provided 145 community-policing responses. The meeting adjourned at SUNRIVER SCENE • FEBRUARY 2018

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Record-eclipsing season highlights festival’s 40th anniversary Sunriver Music Festival’s 40th anniversary season dazzled concertgoers almost as much as the 2017 eclipse! Seven concerts were presented last August at venues in Sunriver and Bend. New for 2017 was the very acoustically pleasing Bend Nazarene Church. Among the highlights of the season were pianist Sean Chen performing to sellout crowds in three concerts, a choir and orchestra collaboration with the Central Oregon Mastersingers, and a world premiere performance of a new piece by composer C.F. Kip Winger. “The quality of our musical offerings certainly eclipsed

our past seasons,” said Pam Beezley, executive director of the Sunriver Music Festival. “We couldn’t be more pleased by how receptive the audience was for this anniversary season.” Beezley noted that 52 percent of summer ticket sales were sold to Bend residents, 27 percent to Sunriver residents and 21 percent to visitors. Beezley also praised artistic director George Hanson’s ability to attract and retain top musicians from throughout North America. Thirty-one tenured musicians (tenure = three or more consecutive years) performed this summer, and 20 have been with the

SRMF Orchestra performs at Bend Nazarene Church in 2017.

festival for 15 years or more. Central Oregon’s only professional classical music festival also continued to support the next generation of musical stars with its Young Artists Scholarship Program. The

The inaugural season of the festival awarded scholarships to 26 students between the festival’s new Piano Showcase ages of 12 and 24, totaling was also a great success. It will $35,700. A record $474,000 return for its second season has been awarded to 142 stu- April 13-14 at Bend’s historic dents over the 22-year history Tower Theatre. Three pianists on two Steinway pianos of the Festival’s generosity. Advancing its mission to will perform selections from encourage even younger mu- Bach to boogie to jazz, as well�� a full day of edusicians, the Festival created as offering�� cational workshops and masand supported multiple pro�� music-makers grams for schools in Sunriver ter classes for�� and La Pine.�� In addition�� to and music-appreciators alike. �� The first �� event of 2018 educational�� performances �� be the festival’s popular and Artists in�� Residence mu- will�� Day dinner and sical productions, students Valentine’s �� dance at the Sunriver Resort were offered enrichment �� in February. For opportunities such as after Great Hall �� tickets and details of the school orchestra, musical�� 2018 lineup of concerts and instrument purchases and re�� events, visit the festival’s webpairs, choir and band, guitar �� site at www.SunriverMusic. and drama clubs, and a PE/ �� org dance partnership. ��

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Curl up with a Sunriver Book Club recommendation By Deon Stonehouse February is a grand month for Book Clubs. With the holidays over you may find more time for reading. After finishing your book, join us for an interesting discussion. Book Clubs meet Monday at 6 p.m. at Sunriver Books & Music. Everyone is welcome. • Feb. 5 the Mystery Book Club discusses “Redemption Road” by John Hart. Memorable characters, a plot with enough twists to satisfy any reader, and beautiful writing make this a story you will long remember. A cop faces a board of inquiry after shooting two men. Elizabeth should be figuring out how to explain the 18 bullets in the dead men. Instead she is driving around aimlessly, staying up all night, and doing nothing to save her career. She is a good cop, she loves her job, but 18 bullets and two dead men are a hard sell to the powers that be even with rescuing the young woman they abducted to repeatedly rape. Gabriel bears the name of an archangel, perhaps it was well chosen. He plans to do what his father cannot, what he thinks honor and justice demand. When

Gabriel was a small child his mother was murdered and the killer jailed for the crime. Gabriel, now 13, has possession of a gun. He plans to face mother’s killer and avenge her death. Adrian was a star detective, dead sexy and brilliant to boot. When a cop goes bad, the whole force feels the betrayal. The years behind bars have changed him, hardened the man and given him scars that bear witness to the time he spent inside. Women are being murdered, their bodies placed in a ritualistic display. William Shakespeare said “The evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones.” There is evil in this bucolic

North Carolina town. One woman has the flat-out courage, tenacity, and heart to bring it to an end. Pick up “Redemption Road” and you will not put it down until you reach the last splendid page! • On Feb. 19 the Fiction Book Club discusses “To The Bright Edge of the World” by Eowyn Ivey, set in a remote and undiscovered part of Alaska. Ivey read about Lt. Henry T. Allen’s 1885 exploration of an untamed land. It inspired her fictional character, Colonel Allen Forrester, a decorated hero who would lead men into a remote and dangerous region. Forrester had long resigned himself

to being a bachelor when he met Sophie Ada Swanson, a woman brimming with a sense of curiosity and wonder to match his own. Months after their marriage he would leave her in Vancouver, Washington, to lead a small expedition into Alaska’s interior along the Wolverine River, the site of an earlier massacre of a Russian expedition, and virtually unknown to the Americans who now considered themselves the area’s rulers. The story shifts between Col. Forrester’s band of explorers as they travel into a land of wonders they are unprepared to understand, Sophie’s time alone in Vancouver where she discovers a passion for photography and grows as an artist, and a current day relative trying to find a home for the Colonel and Sophie’s memorabilia. Journal entries, letters, pictures and exhibits are used to tell this remarkable story. It is filled with wonder of the natural world, a hint of the blurring of lines between species and cultures, and foreboding of the changes that will come with the white man. Read Eowyn Ivey for her sensuous writing, stories full

of imagination and gorgeous descriptions of a majestic country. She treats her characters with respect, crafting people who are intelligent, kind and strong. Sunriver Books & Music is located in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver. Call 541593-2525 or visit www.sun riverbooks.com for more information.

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seedlings are then transferred and grown at the Penhollow Compost site – owned and operated by Sunriver Water & Environmental. The trees are then sold and/or planted on Sunriver common areas that had ladder fuels reduction work done. The $1,000, along with other seedling sales revenue, will go to the Outdoor School fund at Three Rivers. The Sunriver community is giving back to the students and volunteers who participate in Project Ponderosa, which helps restore hardy, healthy forests in and around Sunriver. Volunteer opportunities are available. Contact Lee Stevenson: lstevenson60@gmail. com or the Sunriver Nature Center: 541-593-4394.

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Things to know for tax season The Oregon Department of Revenue and the IRS will begin processing tax returns on January 29. Taxpayers can submit their returns earlier, but processing won’t start until the tax season officially begins. Once processing begins, returns will be processed in the order received. This year, tax season ends on April 17. Much like last year, the department won’t be issuing personal income tax refunds until after Feb. 15. This refund hold is part of the state’s tax fraud prevention activities, and will allow confirmation that the amounts claimed on returns matches what employers report on forms W-2 and 1099. The IRS is also holding federal personal income tax refunds, but only for those taxpayers claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit. Here are other important

things for taxpayers to know: There’s a kicker this year To figure out how much to claim for a kick-er credit, taxpay-ers should mul-tiply their 2016 tax liability before credits--line 24 on the 2016 Form OR-40--by 5.6 percent. They can also use the What’s My Kicker calculator at www.oregon.gov/ dor, under “Popular Topics.” Filing a 2017 return is the only way to claim a kicker; there are no kicker checks. Tax payments are due by April 17 Tax returns aren’t the only thing due on April 17. It’s also the date by which taxes owed

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Sunriver Mens Golf: Playing a game is supposed to be fun By Paul Grieco So, what has this to do with I was surprised and saddened golf as we play it? The operative by a recent article about a major word here is “play,” in that we college sports power engage in it for sheer whose coaching staff enjoyment and recresmashed a nationation rather than for al runner-up trophy real serious purposes. with a sledgehammer Those who take it in front of the team, very seriously are ofexplaining to the ten more disappointteam that they didn’t ed by losses, perhaps play for second place. Paul J.Grieco because they put a lot Shades of Vince Lomof time and effort into bardi who infamously said, practice and maybe winning “Winning isn’t everything; becomes more meaningful to it’s the only thing.” Lombardi them. Of course, most of us try wasn’t the first to say this, as he our best, but rather than feeling was quoting a highly successful shame for not coming out on college football coach, Red top (there’s usually only one Sanders, who coached Vanderbilt and UCLA over 60 years Winning isn’t ago. This statement holds more validity for me in pro sports be- e v e r y t h i n g . N o r cause at that level it’s a business and a livelihood, and coming is it the only thing. out on top means longevity and ~Michael Austin, PhD, higher pay. To some it seems to Ethics for Everyone be worth it, even at the expense of one’s dignity. It’s true in many big-time college programs, too, first-place winner in the field), though the closest that most if we play as well as we are able, student athletes will ever come fairly and honestly, and we get to major league sports will be by bested, should there not be joy buying tickets to a game. in the simple playing of the Thinking about this, I came game? Would it be better to not to the conclusion that if these have played at all than to have coaches were really honest in played and lost? Isn’t coming in what they were saying, then second, third or tenth worth it they would play against pro- to have participated in an event grams with inferior teams that that supports fun and camarawould guarantee wins. How- derie? We are so fortunate in ever, these victories would be Sunriver to have so many ways empty indeed, as they would to play: golf, tennis, pickleball, take less than ultimate effort to fishing, cycling, running, skisucceed. They wouldn’t even be able to qualify for national titles since they would not have shown excellence against their true peers, namely, the best teams around. That’s the real glory, giving it your best against the best and letting the proverbial chips fall. Disappointing to lose? Sure. Crushing and worthless? Hardly.

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ing, card playing and on and on. Many of us engage in more than one endeavor, competing against others or ourselves. In golf we have the unique opportunity, even playing alone, of competing with the course just to see how well we can do. Are we here to have fun or is it only fun if we win? If we can be dispassionate about it, we are way ahead of the game. A closing irony is summed up by what Vince Lombardi said near the end of his life about his “winning” quote: “I wish I’d never said it. I meant the effort and having a goal. I sure didn’t mean for people to crush human values and morality.” Club membership SRMGC membership is not limited to Sunriver residents. There are many members from surrounding communities as well as from other parts of the state. Perhaps the best benefit of all is that many of the members play together in regular competitions on other days of the week, some throughout the year, forming lasting friendships and enjoying a great time in the process. Visit www.srmensgolf. com. Apply for membership using the Annual Membership Registration tab in the menu (on the lower left side of the home page). For more information email Don Wright at dnrwright22@gmail.com or me at the address below. Paul J. Grieco is secretary of the Sunriver Men’s Golf Club and may be reached at pjg3sr@ gmail.com

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Sunriver students make dean’s list Rebecca Dunham, Olivia Jones and Grant Strange of Sunriver were named to Central Oregon Community College’s fall 2017 dean’s list. The dean’s list recognizes students enrolled in 12 or more graded credits who receive a term GPA of 3.60 or better.

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Curl a pint, help a pup during annual Pup Crawl fundraiser Come out for one – or all – evenings of the Humane Society of Central Oregon’s seventh annual Pup Crawl. Starting Feb. 6, this fun event visits different breweries throughout Central Oregon while raising critical funding for the animals in the care of the humane society, while supporting generous local businesses at the same time. The crawl will be coming to Sunriver Brewing in The Village at Sunriver on Feb. 22. Pup Crawl 2018 souvenir pint glasses and long sleeve T-shirts will be available for purchase. Event hours are 4 to 8 p.m. at each location. • Tuesday, Feb. 6, 10 Barrel, Eastside, 62950 NE 18th St. • Thursday, Feb. 8, Deschutes

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Oregon’s Building and Codes Division ends state’s option for movable tiny houses A major change to Oregon’s building codes has effectively ended the state’s acceptance of movable tiny houses. This negatively affects Oregon consumers who want this housing option as well as the tiny house builders who are building them. The increasing demand for affordable housing from a growing number of Oregonians has resulted in expansion of the state’s tiny house building industry. This emerging industry now includes a growing number of professional builders providing viable, affordable tiny house options to the marketplace. Many tiny house builders in Oregon have invested thousands of dollars to become certified recreational vehicle (RV) manufacturers so they can legally build to RVIA codes, which

are accepted internationally as the industry standard for building tiny houses classified as RVs. In addition to recognition as RV manufacturers, most tiny house builders in the state are licensed contractors, demonstrating the industry’s intent to construct high quality tiny houses. In July 2017, Oregon’s Department of Consumer & Business Services’ Building Codes Division (BCD) removed the legal path to building movable tiny houses by explicitly excluding “tiny homes on wheels” from RV building codes (OAR 915.525.0005). The BCD offered no alternative legal path to builders for movable tiny houses. Local, regional and national consumers can’t legally contract with Oregon builders to construct a movable tiny houses.

In addition, Oregonians have lost this housing option altogether because Oregon’s DMV will no longer issue titles and registration for movable tiny houses. This prevents owners from accessing financing and insurance. In addition to losing revenue from Oregon buyers, Oregon’s tiny house builders are now at a disadvantage to their out-of-state competitors. Companies that build movable tiny homes are considering leaving the state altogether. The actions of Oregon’s BCD prevents Oregonians from choosing movable tiny houses as an affordable housing option and may push a growing building industry out of Oregon. –Source: Oregon Chapter American Tiny House Association

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SROA members receive air ambulance service discount SROA NEWS – You hope you’ll never need medical air transport, but to know it’s available can provide peace of mind in the event of a catastrophic accident, major injury or illness. But this level of service can also be expensive and some insurance companies won’t pay for helicopter transport. With the cost of a helicopter flight averaging $25,000 many folks wisely opt to purchase medical transport “membership” to cover that cost. As a benefit to its members, the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) negotiated with one of the region’s helicopter transport services — AirMedCare Network (AirLink) to offer a discount to SROA members. “Such an offer is an opportunity to broaden the value of property ownership and association membership in Sunriver,” said Hugh Palcic, SROA general manager. AirMedCare Network approached SROA in 2016 about providing a discount to Sunriver owners. SROA also contacted Life Flight to see if they were also interested in offering a discount. Unfortunately, the membership process was going to be too cumbersome. Owners can still join, but there is no discount at this time. Because each company is independently owned and operated, membership is needed to both AirLink and Life Flight to be fully covered. In the event of an emergency,

it’s not an option to request service from the one you are a member with. Whichever helicopter arrives on scene is determined by 911 dispatchers based on who is readily available at that time. AirLink has 240 aircraft locations in 32 states including Oregon, California and Nevada and has a local helicopter based at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend. Life Flight helicopters service areas of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and southeast Alaska with a local base in Redmond. The AirLink discount available to SROA members is as follows: AirLink: $55 annual membership (a $10 savings). A discount on three, five and 10-year memberships may also be available. Life Flight full-rate mem-

bership is $65 for air only or $118 for a Life Flight/ Sunriver FireMed ground/ air combo. The Life Flight/ Sunriver FireMed ground only transportation service is $58 a year. Membership to either com-

pany also covers your spouse, dependent children and elderly or disabled family members living in the same household. SROA membership forms are available at the SROA admin office or online at www.sunri verowners.org. Go to Online

Office > SROA Member Discounts. For more information, call SROA at 541-593-2411. For information about either transport service, visit www. airmedcarenetwork.com or www.lifeflight.org

New web portal features food, pool, lodging inspection reports The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) launched a new web portal that will allow people to easily find inspection reports for facilities such as restaurants, swimming pools and hotels – including those in Sunriver. The portal is part of an updated statewide licensing and inspection system. This updated system will also collect inspection data in a way that will help OHA and county health departments better identify violation trends. “For the first time people can get inspection results for every licensed facility in the state,” said David Martin, Foodborne Illness Prevention Program

coordinator at the OHA Public Health Division. “It will also give us improved data we will use to address risk factors that can lead to illness or injury.” Oregon has about 25,000 licensed food, pool and lodging facilities. They include restaurants, mobile units, commissaries, warehouses, vending operations, swimming pools, spas, travelers’ accommodations, recreational parks and organizational camps. All facilities are licensed and inspected locally by county health departments. Inspections are unannounced and focus on items most likely to cause illness or injury to patrons, but also include items

such as general cleanliness and maintenance. In a food service facility, the focus is on approved food sources, cooking temperatures, holding temperatures of food, personal hygiene of food handlers and contaminated or dirty equipment. For a public pool or spa, the emphasis is on proper disinfection, clarity, entrapment concerns, proper filtration and the pool enclosure. Tourist facilities are evaluated for safety and general sanitation concerns. The data available for a county on HealthSpace depends on when that county began using the site. That means there may be some facilities without in-

spection information until they have had an inspection loaded in the new system. It takes 14 days after an inspection until the data appears on the site. The site will show semi-annual, biennial and annual routine inspections as well as re-inspections. This will be the first time that this information is available to the public for 34 of Oregon’s 36 counties. OHA’s online inspection portal can be accessed at: https://healthspace. com/Clients/Oregon/State/ StateWebPortal.nsf/home.xsp. – S o u rc e : Ore g o n He a l t h Authority

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SHOULD YOU BE COLLECTING AND REMITTING ROOM TAX? If you are renting your property for less than thirty days at a time, you should be! Is your property located in unincorporated Deschutes County? In a vacation rental program only part of the time? If so, as a homeowner you are responsible for collecting and remitting transient room tax. For information, please contact the

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Bend/Redmond best small cities BEND – The Los Angeles-based Milken Institute released their 2017 yearly findings to the Best Performing Small Cities study, affirming for the second year in a row the Bend-Redmond area as number one in the country. Of the nine key indicators the Milken Institute uses to compile their listings, six of these improved over the Bend-Redmond MSA’s 2016 ranking, showcasing our area’s stellar economic performance. The report noted a diverse set of high-tech industries as continuing to sustain our area’s economic expansion. “It is rare that a metro claims the #1 position two years in a row,” noted Roger Lee, CEO with Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO). “In 2017, our area topped the nation for GDP growth, expe-

rienced the second fastest job growth, and came in sixth for population growth. While the Milken Institute’s report sites EDCO’s role in this ranking, successful economic development is a team endeavor and many organizations and coordinated efforts are to be congratulated.” Below is an excerpt from the report, which can be found in its http://www.best-cities. org/best-performing-cities2017-small-cities-rankings. html: “The Bend-Redmond, Oregon, area remains the top performing small region, held aloft by the second highest job growth among its peers for both 2016 and the five-year period 2011-2016. The region has a high quality of life and easy access to outdoor recreation, drawing in tourists and new

residents alike. Demand from these new residents has been contributing to higher housing prices, and the precipitous fall in values experienced during the recession has been more

than made up. The presence of the Oregon State University-Cascades campus is helping to create a skilled local workforce, valuable to the diverse local hightech industry. The collaborative

business community tries to foster an entrepreneurial environment and has developed solid support structures for new firms and startups in pursuit of broad-based growth.”

Letters from readers Chorus of One: Design Committee needs supervision By Dick and Jan Lindsay We read with great interest the letter from a homeowner in the December issue Chorus of One column. The writer outlines frustration with the approval process from the Design Committee for an upgrade to Sunriver property. His experience and frustration with the committee mirrors our similar experience. In our case, a request was submitted for a deck remodel which included installation of low-lumen LED recessed lights under the top deck railing. The lighting design submitted was chosen to give a downward glow to illuminate the deck edge, both for ambiance and safety, with these lights wired to the existing porch lights. The request was denied August 23 and again upon

Chorus of One: Fireworks in Sunriver By Doug Hoschek We are introducing our program “Prescribed Forest Living” created to address the unique challenges that contribute to wild land fires in Sunriver. You may contact Doug Hoschek and Tina Machuca at djhoschek@ hotmail.com for (NFPA) Firewise brochures, 2015 “Sunriver Community Wildfire Protection Plan, Sunriver area is an overgrowth of trees/forest floor fuels.” Some illegal fireworks, rockets, etc. being launched in commercial fireworks canisters rocked above our home on the Woodlands golf course as the 2018 New Year began. SR police quickly responded to our call, and we went directly to the rental home involved at 30 Winners Circle, one of the 3500 rental homes in Sunriver. The road was blocked by the group, and the six males in-

appeal September 22, 2017. The reason given was failure to meet the standards and criteria set forth in Section 20 of the Design Committee Manual. Section 20 of the design manual requires that; 1) lighting shall not cast light on adjoining property; 2) lights shall be shielded and rays directed downward; 3) not used to showcase the building; 4) with the objective to eliminate glare and annoyance to adjacent property owners and passersby. Our request is not in conflict with any of the above. A further irritation in the process was a Design Committee member who made the required inspection visit but inspected nothing; merely initialing the onsite plans and abruptly leaving. It quite appeared his decision was formed before his “inspection,” which obviously did not happen. Finally, during the committee meeting it was brought

up that the light from these tiny LED bulbs (18.6 lumens, 0.33 watts), “would reflect on the snow with the resulting glow creating an annoyance to passersby.” The total lumen output of this request would be less than that generated by one 60 watt light bulb! I have a concern, as likely does the earlier writer to this column that the committee is clearly issuing subjective decisions without any shred of policy guidance as outlined in their manual. There was no willingness to work with us as homeowners to find a compromise, a common ground or workable solution to our request while still upholding policy; it appeared to be, “us against them” … clearly, there were more of them! The Design Committee appears to be running without monitoring or supervision from the board regarding its rulings. The Design Committee needs to be answerable to someone other than themselves.

volved asked us to wait while they fired off more rockets. Within minutes four SR police cars arrived to fine the offenders $250, ending the potential for fire in all of the overgrowth. Additionally, for hours they had been responding to calls about fireworks from all over SR. The SR rental company was very upset that the fireworks were used despite the signs posted in the house and warnings when the renters signed in to pick up the keys. The catastrophic fire in the Gorge last summer (started by a 15 year old tossing a smoke bomb) stranded 150 hikers with young families overnight until they could be rescued. Sunriver’s air was smoke filled, and there were county warnings of unhealthy pollution from other fires at that time. The Central Oregon Fire Marshal we spoke with two months ago while creating our executive summary for Prescribed Forest Living said if he stays awake at

night, it is Sunriver that keeps him awake. He said that overcrowded lodgepole trees and flammable brush will create a catastrophic fire and there may be deaths. The University of California Research & Outreach classified lodgepoles (black pines) found in our inland west coast area as “timber trees.” Quoting from the report “when fires occur in lodge pole strands, they are usually of enough density to kill all or most of the existing trees.” Lodgepoles overcrowd our common lands here in Sunriver and are protected by the SR Natural Resources manager and by the SROA as part of the heritage of Sunriver founder John Gray in the 1960s. Did the cold frozen ground free of snow save us this January 1 at 1 a.m. 2018. Are we growing timber on our common lands that are our lands? Do we honestly believe we can trust renters, last year totaling at least 300,000, who may know and care nothing about our overcrowded forest to be aware of their actions and the consequences?

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To support a free and open exchange of information and ideas, the Sunriver Scene welcomes letters from owners up to 200 words, and Chorus of One submissions up to 400 words, on topics of relevance to Sunriver. All letters are subject to editing for brevity, grammar, clarity, civility and legal concerns. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the Sunriver Owners Association. Letters to the editor must be signed and include contact information which we may use to verify authorship or clarify questions. Letters will run as space allows. Letters of a personal nature or attacks on individuals will not be published. Letters perceived as advertising for a company, product or a candidate will not be published. How to submit: Email to: susanb@srowners.org. Write the letter in the body of the email, or attach it as a Word document. Mail typewritten letters to Sunriver Scene, P.O. Box 3278, Sunriver, OR 97707. Deadline: The 12th of the month (e.g. June 12 for July issue). We accept one letter per person per month. SUNRIVER SCENE • FEBRUARY 2018

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