North Pool Task Force continues to collect owner input for renovation of the pool. Page 5
INSIDE THIS ISSUE SROA News ................... 4 Calendar ..................... 13 SHARC News ............... 22
Public Safety ............... 27 Classified .................... 38 Letters to the Editor .... 39
The Sunriver Music Festival brings back its popular Piano Showcase in April. Page 29
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S C E N E A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSOCIATION
FEBRUARY • 2019
VOLUME XLV • NUMBER 1
February public meeting to discuss Sunriver Water sale In response to the upcoming sale of Sunriver Water to NW Natural Water, the Oregon Public Utilities Commission will be hosting a public input comment session on the proposed sale. Additional parties participating in the meeting will include the Sunriver Owners Association and Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board. The meeting will be held Feb. 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Landmark rooms in Sunriver Resort’s Great Hall. The meeting is to inform the public of the opportunity to provide comments regarding the proposed sale of Sunriver Water, LLC to NW Natural Water of Oregon, LLC (a subsidiary of Oregon Water). The transaction is currently under review by the Public Utility Commission of Oregon, and is docketed with the commission as Docket No. UP 384. The owners of Sunriver Water are selling to Oregon Water because the owners believe the sale is in the best interest of the community and customers. The entire company will be sold to Oregon Water and will continue to exist as Sunriver Water after the sale, with the same employees, billing platform and customer service representatives. For more information about the filing or to follow the regulatory process of the commission’s review, check the PUC website at www.puc.state.or.us
SUNRIVER
WATER SALE MEETING
Opportunity to provide comments regarding the proposed sale of Sunriver Water, LLC to NW Natural Water of Oregon, LLC (a subsidiary of Oregon Water).
Thursday, February 7
5:30-7:30pm | Landmark Room @ Sunriver Resort’s Great Hall
SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLV • NUMBER 2 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707
Red shows areas of completion and green is what is coming this spring to finish improvements at the Abbot-Beaver intersection.
Abbot-Beaver construction to commence with inclusion of tunnel By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene Weather permitting, the final phase of construction of the Abbot-Beaver intersection improvements could begin as early as March 1. Activities will include construction of the circle at Beaver and Ponderosa Road/Country Store entrance, additional pedestrian safety improvements and landscaping. And, thanks to a relatively mild winter, some early utility relocation work is already underway.
A “Circle Talk” meeting took place on Jan. 10 at SHARC with 42 owners in attendance to listen to an update and next steps – which included the possibility of adding a pedestrian tunnel under Abbot Drive during the spring phase of the project. “This is the result of a lot of work by the entire team, including contractor Marcum & Sons and the engineers, to make the tunnel a reality,” said Hugh Palcic, SROA General Manager. “Safer
pedestrian traffic across Abbot Drive has always been one of the biggest concerns for our owners throughout this entire process.” During the project’s initial estimating, the cost to include a tunnel came in much higher than the owner-approved, not-to-exceed project amount of $1.8 million – mostly due to the need to relocate major telecommunication, gas T A-B,
New tender delivers more water, when needed By Jim Bennett, Sunriver Fire Public Information Officer If I were to ask what comes to mind as an important resource for putting out fires most would say “water,” of course! This would certainly be the case, along with other actions that eliminate one side of the fire triangle. The sides of the fire triangle are the three elements needed to cause fire: heat, oxygen and fuel. Remove one side of the triangle and you don’t have fire. Water removes the heat and helps extinguish the fire. This month’s article is about water, and
Sunriver Fire & Rescue has a 3,100 gallon water tender to help fight wildland fires
we just received another 3,100 gallons of it. Better said, we now have a way to transport an additional 3,100 gallons of water to a fire. In early January, the SRFD took delivery of our first water tender, designated
as Tender 231. This new and important resource for our department serves many functions: • Provides support to structural and wildland engines with additional water T T, PRSRT STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID BEND, OR PERMIT NO. 213
LOCAL AREA EXPERT 1968 • 2019
56688-26 Glowstone Loop $1,395,000
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CALDERA SPRINGS | Luxury and exquisite craftsmanship plus ample gathering spaces make this the per fect home for large families, reunions and special getaways. There are four master suites on the main level, along with great room and gourmet kitchen. Sold furnished.
SUNRIVER | Come view this remodeled meticulously maintained single-level furnished home. Features vaulted ceilings with large backyard deck and southern views of the 14th fairway on Woodlands Golf Course. The den is currently set up as a fourth sleeping room. MLS# 201806830
CALDERA SPRINGS | Single level home with high end finishes. Gourmet kitchen with chiseled edge granite counters, vaulted great room with floor to ceiling stone/gas fireplace and rustic wood floors. Oversized 3 car garage. Quality throughout. Sold furnished. MLS# 201811735
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56312-248 Trailmere Circle $925,000
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CALDERA SPRINGS | Single-story custom home currently under construction. Three master suites with heated flooring in bathrooms. Gourmet kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, knotty alder cabinets, hardwood flooring and granite countertops. Three-car garage. MLS# 201807523
SUNRIVER | Main level living in quiet corner of Sunriver! Just steps away from National Forest and Benham Falls. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths. Master on the main level, 3 car garage, lots of storage. One owner, never been rented. MLS# 201811404
CALDERA SPRINGS | Rare opportunity to own one of the most amazing lake front cabins in Caldera Springs. Cabin 33 is the perfect vacation home with unobstructed views of Trailmere Lake. 3 bedrooms with ensuites, 4 full baths, upscale quality wood finishes, beautiful granite kitchen, rock fireplace, wood beam ceilings. Single car garage. MLS# 201809093
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SUNRIVER | Tucked away in Sunriver’s northwest corner near National Forest and Benham Falls Trail. Master on the main floor, two living areas, and large loft. Vaulted, wood ceilings, large wrap around deck, separate workshop/bonus area with large, lockable storage. MLS# 201807739
SUNRIVER | Corner lot with large deck and hot tub. Many custom windows to enjoy the outdoors inside. Some recent updates include exterior cedar siding painted, interior painted, carpet, blinds, lighting fixtures and roof replaced in 2007. A well liked floor plan with vaulted wood ceiling, 2 story and master bedroom on the main level.
SUNRIVER | Popular rental on the Sunriver Resort program, rated deluxe. Located next to Sage Springs Club & Spa. The kitchen and appliances were updated in 2017. Close to the Village and Lodge events.
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SUNRIVER SCENE • FEBRUARY 2019
Abbot-Beaver
SUNRIVER
SCENE FEBRUARY 2019 Volume XLV, No. 2 57455 Abbot Drive P.O. Box 3278 Sunriver, OR 97707
OWNER/PUBLISHER Sunriver Owners Association
The SUNRIVER SCENE is the official monthly publication of the Sunriver Owners Association, a not-for-profit Oregon corporation dedicated to: “Maintaining Sunriver as a premier residental and resort community, protecting and enhancing its quality of life, natural environment and property values.” The SCENE is mailed to Sunriver property owners anywhere in the U.S. and available at locations throughout Sunriver or through a paid subscription by mail. Publication of advertising copy or individuals’ opinions in the SCENE does not constitute endorsement by the newspaper, the Sunriver Owners Association or any of its members or board of directors. Each advertiser bears responsibility for claims made on their behalf. Scene content including stories, advertising and images are copyrighted and cannot be re-published without permission.
HOW TO REACH US EDITOR Susan Berger 541.585.2937 susanb@srowners.org ADVERTISING Vickie Killion 541.585.2939 vickiek@srowners.org
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and water lines that run along Abbot Drive. The idea of including a tunnel quickly faded into the sunset. “It seemed like a non-starter due to the costs we were provided to move those major utility lines,” said Mark Smith, SROA Public Works Director. “But, once all the players were on board and actual costs started coming in, a tunnel has become something we think we can do… and still stay within budget.” During the Jan. 19 SROA Board of Directors meeting, the board unanimously approved the inclusion of the tunnel as part of the spring construction phase. The pedestrian tunnel will be located under Abbot Drive on SROA-owned land between the current new circle and Circle 1, just east of the reconfigured entrance to the Country Store and Abbot House Condos. Project detours, closures Project contractor Marcum & Sons plan to start major construction again on March 1. “And we hope to be done and out of here by mid-May,” said Brian Marcum. “But it’s all weather dependent… weather is the one thing I cannot control.” Marcum gave high praise to SROA for the reason the project has gone so well. “We’ve turned over every rock and the prep work by SROA has been impeccable,” he said. “Our guys are eager to get started and want to come work here.” There will be traffic detouring during
the spring phase of construction to create the Beaver circle and finish up along Abbot Drive. “We estimate approximately six weeks for the small roundabout and closure of that area of Beaver Drive,” said engineer Tom Headley of Century West Engineering. Headley estimated the work and closure of Abbot Drive east of Circle 1 estimated at about four weeks, which will now include the installation of the pre-fabricated tunnel and a left turn pocket from Abbot Drive into the Abbot House Condos and west side access of the Country Store/Village. It will be important that owners and visitors adhere to detour routes during closure periods and not find their own shortcuts by cutting through business parking lots, etc. “The challenge is that traffic is like water and it will find and follow the easiest route,” said Headley. “The community recognizing and adhering to detour routes is key during the construction process.” Final paving of the entire project area will also take place prior to the mid-May completion and will require a full shutdown of Abbot Drive between the waterfall circle and Circle 1 for a couple days (again, weather permitting). Beaver Drive between the Abbot Circle north to Fremont Crossing will also experience a day or two closure around this same time for paving. During the Abbot closure all traffic will be required to enter or exit Sunriver via Highway 97 and Cottonwood Road. “The closures will be inconvenient, but we won’t have to come back into these areas again for any road work for many years,” said Smith.
Sunriver Abbot-Beaver Circles Project
STAY INFORMED Keep abreast of all events, timelines, detours, photos and more by visiting the Abbot-Beaver Circles project website! www.abbotbeavercircle.com Full detour maps will be created and posted to the Abbot-Beaver website in the coming weeks at www.abbotbeavercircle. com Making it look pretty The final steps for the project will be landscape elements inside the Abbot Circle and surrounding area. Local landscape architect Katrina Langenderfer has been hired to come up with a conceptual design that can be presented to the board as well as the SROA Design Committee for approval. During the Jan. 10 meeting owners were asked what sort of landscaping they’d like to see in the circle. Here are some of the suggestions: low-key design, native plants and pollinators, a variety of vegetation to provide four-season color, bring back the historic sunburst monument, the possibility of burying a time capsule and a nice pine tree that could possibly be lit for future holidays. If you have thoughts or ideas for circle landscape, send an email to infosroa@ srowners.org. Once ideas have been gathered, a conceptual landscape design will be created and presented to owners.
SROA looking for board candidates SROA NEWS – The Nominating Committee of the Sunriver Owners Association is looking for candidates to run for the 2019-2022 SROA Board of Directors. All Sunriver property owners (resident or non-resident) are eligible. The SROA Board meets every third Friday and Saturday of the month. The Friday work session is for discussion and review of Saturday’s agenda items. The Saturday meeting is to finalize and approve policy decisions. Members of the board can participate in meetings via conference call. Now is the time to throw your hat into the ring as a potential candidate for the SROA Board of Directors in the August election. There are three ways to make this happen: 1. Fill out a Board Application Candidacy Form and Conflict of Interest Form and return them to the SROA office for processing by the Nominating Committee. 2. Contact one of the Nominating Committee members listed below to indicate your interest or to learn more about the steps required to become a candidate as well as the duties of a Board member. 3. Get 100 of your Sunriver friends and neighbors (only one signature per property allowed) to sign your Petition for Candidacy. All required forms are avail-
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able at the SROA office. Call 541-593-2411 to have forms mailed to you or stop by the office at 57455 Abbot Drive (next to the fire station) to obtain them. Forms are also available for download at www.sunriver owners.org. Go to Online Office in the menu bar to Forms/ Reservations/Question>Board Applicant Form. Here are some important deadline dates: • March 22: Candidates seeking nomination by application must submit their completed forms to the Nominating Committee at the SROA office by this date. The Nominating Committee will interview and recommend potential candidates to the board who will eventually be placed on the ballot and voted on by SROA members.
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• April 12, 4 p.m.: Those seeking candidacy by petition must file their petitions and other required forms with the Election Committee chair at the SROA office. • April 20: The slate of candidates will be announced at the SROA Board of Directors meeting. If you have questions, email nominating@srowners.org or call committee chair Laurence MacLaren at 503-522-8577. Mention this ad for 10% off your order!
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On Being Well Served On any given day in Sunriver, one is very likely to see SROA and SSD personnel hard at work providing essential services to our owners and visitors. The services which are provided include public safety, fire, emergency medical, public works, natural resources and amenities to name a few. However, there is routinely Bob Nelson confusion about just who is responsible for what. Consequently, this month’s president’s message is dedicated to better understanding the roles played by the Sunriver Owners Association and the Sunriver Service District as well as distinctions concerning the governance of each organization. The current governance structure of SROA was formally established in the Consolidated Plan of Sunriver. That document was designed by the developers of Sunriver and was intended to provide for a smooth transition of governance from the developer to an association of owners (SROA). With the exception of Deschutes County Code, SROA is recognized as the sole governing body of Sunriver. It is a private, nonprofit 501c(4) corporation. As an association of owners, it is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors and each member of the board is elected by SROA members to serve a
three-year term. The Board elects its own officers and operates in accordance with established Bylaws. SROA’s primary source of income is from annual maintenance assessments as approved by the Board. In general, each unit owner (as an owner in good standing) pays the same annual maintenance assessment as other owners regardless of property value. The Consolidated also provides an assessment formula for commercial and resort properties as well. If a special assessment is proposed, it must be approved by a majority of votes cast by owners. On the other hand, the Sunriver Service District or SSD is a public service district authorized under Oregon Revised Statutes and required to adhere to all rules and laws established for public entities in Oregon. These include, but are not limited to, Oregon budget law, public meetings and record laws and collective bargaining statutes. The SSD is funded almost entirely by annual taxes assessed on the values of individual properties within Sunriver. The SSD provides public safety services through the Sunriver Police Department and fire and emergency medical services through the Sunriver Fire Department. As a rule, SSD services are made available only within the boundaries of Sunriver proper although it may provide services to other public entities in the area on a reciprocal basis. The SSD was established in 2002 through a management agreement between the Sunriver Service District, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners and the Sunriver Owners Association. As per the agreement,
the Sunriver Service District functions as the Managing Board that operates according to its own set of bylaws. The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners is the actual Governing Board. Besides holding two dedicated seats on the SSD Board, the SROA Board is also responsible for making annual recommendations for SSD Board appointments to the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. Originally, the SSD Board consisted of five members. However, this past fall, the SSD Board approved to expand to seven members. In addition, the requirements for Board service were changed so that only property owners in Sunriver can be recommended for appointment. Previous to that change, specific seats on the SSD Board were dedicated solely to those Sunriver property owners that were registered to vote in District 15 (Sunriver). This change was made so that those of us who pay property taxes now are guaranteed to be fully represented in the governing process. Sunriver deserves and its future depends on a synergistic response to the issues and challenges we surely will encounter down the road. It requires us to effectively address issues such as the use of our roads and pathways; our responses to emergencies; the preservation and enhancement of our quality of life; the protection and conservation of our natural environment; and, our plans for the future. This will require the active, coordinated participation of both the SSD and SROA. 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. 19, 2019. Board members present: Bob Nelson, Jim Adams , Jim Fister, Mike Gocke, Jackie Schmid, Brad Skinner, Keith Mobley. Absent: Gary Bigham, Richard Wharton. Staff present: Hugh Palcic, Susan Berger. Treasurer report The December 2018 and January 2019 financials will be presented at the February meeting to allow staff time to receive and process any remaining endof-year invoices. Owners forum • Holly Hendricks has concerns with the ladder fuels and tree thinning work that was done on the south side of Sunriver near South Century Drive and that there is now more noise, headlight wash, vehicle fumes, etc. affecting those homes. • Kevin Baker noted that the streetlights in the north-end storage yard near his home are too bright, reflects off the landscape and into the back of his home. He also didn’t see the necessity of member outreach programs for Sunriver owners residing in the Willamette Valley. Association operations • Administration: Work continues by the task forces for the North Pool and IAMP. Received intervenor status on the water company sale with the Oregon Public Utilities Commission. Filed notice of appeal regarding the Caldera Springs expansion proposal with the Land Use Board of Appeals and awaiting a hearing date. Annual employee performance evaluations were conducted. • Accounting: Sent out 2019 maintenance fee invoices. Began work with First Interstate Bank on bank conversion and working on Jonas accounting software Page 4
conversion. • Communications: Created a Sunriver Emergency Alert System campaign, which will include building an emergency information website. The campaign will soon be shared via various marketing avenues (Scene, brochures, website, events, etc.) to owners, property managers and other area stakeholders. Creating sustainability materials to post on the touch-TV in the owner living room at SHARC. Conducting preliminary organization of files in preparation of our digital asset management implementation in early spring. • Community Development: Updates and notifications have been made to 2019 contractor registration and property for sale inspections. Preparing 2018 annual statistics report. Celebrated the retirement of code enforcement officer Shane Hostbjor. • Natural Resources: Annual surficial pickup of asbestos-containing materials completed on commons. Assisted with the pasture lease, trail license and nature center agreements. Performed site visits regarding tree removal requests on private properties. • IT: Installed credit card swipe on lead computer to assist member services. Created 2019 recreation database. Research boardroom camera for video conferencing. Created SROA-based email accounts for SROA committees instead of using the committee chair’s personal email address. • Public Works: Crews picked up more than 30 loads of wood rounds in remote, isolated common locations. Cut/chipped trees that were blown down during high winds. Crews have plowed on several occasions and continue to apply deicer and cinders on roadways during icy conditions. Modifications to the former Adventure Camp build-
ing are underway to provide storage and the potential for a summer snack shack. Completed the Oregon Energy Trust application for boiler replacement incentive. Evaluation of utility relocation in the Abbot Drive project continues. • Recreation/SHARC: Updated all point-of-sale and membership buttons to reflect any changes in pricing for 2019. Front desk ergonomic work continues to install sit-to-stand desks. Both Black Light Blast events were sold out in December and swim lessons are full. Reorganized the fitness center for better flow and functionality. More than 300 owners attended the SROA holiday party. Created fillable PDFs for agreements and other documentation to improve staff efficiency and processing. Event space booking continues to come in. Board actions • Approved minutes of the Dec. 14, 2018 SROA board work session as corrected. • Approved minutes of the Dec. 15, 2018 SROA regular board meeting as corrected. Committee/board action requests • Approved a one-year agreement with Four Rivers Vector Control to provide vector services to SROA for the 2019 calendar year and further move authorization of an approved SROA signatory to sign and execute the agreement. • Approved one-year agreement with the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory to provide environmental services and support as well as program opportunities to SROA for the 2019 calendar year and further move authorization of an approved SROA signatory to sign and execute the agreement. • Approved first reading to the Sunriver Design Committee Manual of Rules &
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Procedures proposing revisions to Sections 29.03 & 29.12 relating to outside fireplaces and the stacking of firewood. Owners have 60 days to comment on the proposed changes. Comments must be sent to infosroa@srowners.org by Wednesday, March 20. • Approved appointments of Jim Fister, Brad Skinner, Keith Mobley, Hugh Palcic, Keith Kessaris, Brad Olson and Joe Healy to the Telecommunications Work Group. • Moved to recommend the following individuals to Deschutes County to serve on the Sunriver Service District Board Governing Body for appointment to the Sunriver Service District Managing Board: Joseph Huseonica to position #6 and Dennis Dishaw to position #7. This will bring the SSD board from five to seven members. • Moved to authorize the incorporation of a concrete pedestrian tunnel crossing on Abbot Drive into the Abbot Beaver intersection project. The cost for this element is to be included within the authorized $1.8 million not-to-exceed amount. Other business • The Oregon Public Utilities Commission is hosting a public comment meeting on Feb. 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Sunriver to gather owner input on the sale of Sunriver Water. The meeting adjourned at 10:24 a.m. The next SROA board work session will take place at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15 followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 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 2019
North Pool renovation planning moving forward By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene SROA NEWS – With the North Pool reaching the end of its useful life, SROA is looking at a major renovation of the pool and its mechanical systems later this summer. In order to learn what owners want to see at this owners-only amenity, the SROA Board of Directors created a North Pool Task Force to consider all possible renovation avenues for the aged facility and whether the project would entail “like-for-like” replacement only or to also include improved amenity offerings. In early December, the task force sent out a short survey. Of the 1,131 respondents, 61 percent noted they preferred to see upgrades at the North Pool, not just a like-for-like replacement. The board has since given the all clear to the task force to pursue the direction of upgrading and the potential for additional amenities. The task force is currently working off a list of baseline assumptions about the pool, including: • no special assessment to fund the project. Your Reserves at Work! • keep the North Pool for owners and their guests only • maintain a relaxing, calm setting • summer seasonal, outdoor aquatic operations
only • serve a diverse age group • maintain current offerings, but not limited to: lap swim, leisure pool and ability to bring in your own food and beverage • maintained as a staffed facility • meet current ADA, safety and health standards • employ sustainable practices where feasible • examine the possibilities and efficiencies of creating a combined North Pool/north tennis complex A second survey was sent out in early January asking participants to rate current amenities as well as their thoughts about potential new upgrades such as a zero/beach entry access, a hot tub or additional features for youngsters. Of the 1,142 survey respondents, here are the results to some of the questions. • How many family members use the North Pool: 16 percent said one; 41 percent said two; 8 percent said four and 34 percent said four or more. • When rating current amenities: – Facility entryway: 23 percent said needs improvement; 27 percent somewhat satisfied; 42 T N P,
Comment period open for proposed changes to SROA Design Manual SROA NEWS – On Jan. 19, the SROA Board of Directors approved a first reading to the Sunriver Design Committee Manual of Rules and Procedures. Owners have 60 days to comment on the proposed changes. Comments must be sent to infosroa@srowners.org by Wednesday, March 20. The proposed revisions affect the following sections of the Design Manual: Section 29.03 • Existing language: Firewood is to be stacked neatly. Good judgement dictates that, if wood is to be covered, that the covering will blend with the natural environment. • Proposed language: Firewood stacked outdoors to form a wall, privacy fence, decorative features, or to mark property boundaries is not in keeping with the design concept of Sunriver noted in 17.08 of the Design Manual. Therefore, firewood shall be stacked compactly in accordance with the following: A single row of firewood shall be straight, shall not change direction and shall not be longer than 8 ft. in length and 4 ft. in height. Additional firewood shall be stacked against the first stack until a cord is formed (a compactly stacked pile 8 ft. long, 4 ft. wide and 4 ft. high). Additional firewood shall be stacked in the same fashion and the total amount of firewood shall not exceed five cords. In no case shall firewood be stacked beyond the homeowner’s property line. All firewood
storage shall conform to the Sunriver Ladder Fuels Reduction Plan and to Sunriver Rules and Regulations section 4.02c, d and e. The Design Committee, in its sole discretion, shall determine whether any stacked wood conforms to the intent of this section. Section 29.12: • Existing language: None • Proposed language: The Design Committee may, at its discretion, approve and outdoor fireplace installation if its purpose is to function as a deck or patio heater and it complies with all of the following requirements:
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The fireplace shall be on a patio or deck only, away from trees and ground cover and shall be electric or gas fueled only. The entire firebox shall be covered with a fixed glass face that shall be removed (and replaced) only by a service professional for maintenance of the fireplace. The fireplace shall be activated by an electric switch, push button or remote control. Fireplaces with a refillable fuel source shall not require the removal of the glass face to be refilled. The fireplace and surround shall be included in lot coverage calculations (Section 2.08.4).
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resources during a fire where there is limited or no hydrant water supply. • High volume water spraying from sides of tender (up to 100 feet) to be used during wildland fire. • Support for training operations at our new training grounds where there are no close-by water supplies. • Filling of folding water tanks that are used during wildland fire operations and allow engines to draw and refill their tanks to continue fighting fire. This apparatus, when purchased new and customized for a fire agency, can easily run $300,000 or more. Powered by large diesel engines, equipped with an appropriate pump and the large capacity tank, there is a lot that goes into building out a tender. Our goal is to always be good stewards of the funding we are provided and find ways to maximize every dollar spent to provide for a safer community. With that goal in mind, Sunriver Fire & Rescue Deputy Chief Rod Bjorvik began looking for ways to bring the cost down and still have the level of quality our community expects and needs to provide maximum protection. Thanks to the U.S. military, a perfect match was found. As part of the military’s surplus program, a 2009 diesel M916 freightliner with less than 1,500 miles on it was located in Wash-
Remove one of these three elements and you extinguish the fire.
ington. With so few miles, it was essentially new. Randco Tanks in Kelso, Washington performed the retrofit of the rig to firefighting needs and specifications. Once completed, the project came in at about half the cost of what a specificallymanufactured fire department water tender would be. Tender 231 can pump approximately 840 gallons a minute and is equipped with a Detroit diesel engine and an Allison transmission – both heavy duty and built to last. The power train allows for 6X6 power, providing great traction on dirt, mud and icy roadways. The tender has spray nozzles on the front and articulating spray nozzles on the sides. It has lighting all around for nighttime operations and a backup camera to protect firefighters and others during operation. The new tender has an anticipated life expectancy of more than a couple decades and will serve our community well. Stop by and check out the newest member of our “fleet” and view this important investment made for protecting our community.
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Meager snowfall: What’s in store for 2019 water supply By Marisa Hossick, Deschutes River Conservancy After a near complete drawdown of Wickiup Reservoir last fall and a snowpack that has been well below average so far this winter, water managers are not optimistic about filling the reservoir and having a full water supply this summer. This will THE REAL ESTATE EXPERT YOUR FRIENDS RECOMMEND! John Gibson Principal Broker Certified Residential Specialist JohnGibsonPC@aol.com
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have a big effect on the river and on irrigators. “Snowpack was more than 30 percent below average when we were just halfway into January. As each day goes by without significant precipitation, we get farther and farther behind in our water supply and less likely to make up the difference,” stated Kyle Gorman, Regional Manager of the Oregon Water Resources Department. “We’ll be lucky if the reservoir is 70 percent full by April 1.” What does this mean for the river and irrigation? Irrigators in Madras and Culver rely heavily on water stored in Wickiup Reservoir to water carrot seed, potato and garlic crops. With a reduction in water supply, even more land
than last year will need to be fallowed. “Last year I fallowed 25 percent of my land,” said Phil Fine, a third generation Madras area farmer. “Imagine if you could use only 75 percent of your business – that’s what it’s like for us farmers.” This year, Fine anticipates further increasing the amount of his land he fallows to mitigate for water shortages. The relationship between the river and irrigation is complex and something that the Deschutes River Conservancy (DRC) has been dedicated to solving over the past 23 years. The organization works with a board of diverse stakeholders and partners to collaboratively restore flows and improve water quality in the Deschutes Basin and, to date, this work has restored more than 200 cubic feet per second to Central Oregon’s rivers and streams. To put this in perspective, that’s more than eight Olympic-sized swimming pools per hour pouring back into the Deschutes Basin. On the heels of a three year Upper Deschutes Basin Study, which provided crucial information about water needs in the basin and strategies to meet instream and out of stream demands, the DRC has been working with basin stakeholders to accelerate the implemen-
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Watch pooches pull kegs in family-fun event There’s still an opportunity for pooches and their parents to participate in the fifth annual Sunriver Brewing Company K9 Keg Pull on Feb. 2 in The Village at Sunriver. Day-of entry will be $20 per dog with proceeds from the event benefitting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and southwest Washington. Last year saw a recordbreaking 140 dogs of all sizes, weights and breeds. For the K9 Keg Pull, a 150foot snow runway will be set up in the village courtyard (near the ice rink pavilion). Owners can enter their canine pals in one of six weight categories, which will dictate the size “keg” the dog will pull. Each
participant will be timed and prizes awarded in each weight division. Bring the whole family to enjoy this fun-filled event. In addition to watching dogs run down the snow track, there will be a beer garden, food and K9 related vendors. Day of the event registration/ check-in will open at 11 a.m.; with the first race starting at 12 p.m. The last race will be at 3 p.m. or until the last dog runs. Awards presentation will be shortly after the last dog runs. Hang around to see all the winners. For more information go to www.villageatsunriver.com/ events or email events@alpineentertainment.com
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Themed wedding at SHARC’s Benham Hall: Tea Party in the Garden By Melanie Berg, SROA Events Manager One of SHARC’s more memorable themed weddings to date was a Tea Party in the Garden. Benham Hall was turned into an angelic garden with white roses, peonies, dahlias and sweet smelling freesia. Greenery included lush trees, eucalyptus and leather leaf. Tables were set with classic teacups, crisp white lines, and stunning centerpieces. The afternoon tea feast included a selection of posh sandwiches, delectable pastries and an abundance of sweet treats. Savory finger sandwiches included cucumber with dill and smoked salmon finger sandwiches
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tation of strategies to improve conditions for the river and for water users. Local irrigation districts have completed system improvement plans to upgrade how they deliver and use water in Central Oregon and are in the process of implementation. By updating 100 year old canals and inefficient irrigation methods, water-plentiful districts can conserve enough water to share with those who regularly face scarcity. DRC is also working with irrigation partners to expand market-based opportunities – like water rights leasing programs – to free up water supply. With less pressure on filling the reservoir to meet irrigation needs, more winter flows can stay instream to improve the health of the river. “This is an exciting time at the DRC,” said Program Director Kate Fitzpatrick. “Over the past 15 years that I’ve been working in the basin, I’ve seen significant improvements in flows in Whychus Creek as well as the Middle Deschutes (downstream from Bend) and Crooked Rivers. For so long, restoring the Upper Deschutes has been a very difficult problem to solve, but today we are seeing cultural shifts, partnerships, and funding availability that can make finally this pos-
while the delectable pastries and sweet treats included chocolate orange and cranberry lemon mini scones, a variety of shortbreads and balsamic strawberry trifle. And, of course, tea! The cake table was surrounded by gorgeous greenery and the cake simply decorated with white and blush roses. The guestbook included puzzle pieces where guests would write their “words of wisdom” for the first year of marriage. The festivities ended with a game of “who knows who best” and was followed by a lovely bride and groom send off with ribbons. The bride and groom looked stunning.
sible.” For example, the DRC is supporting Central Oregon Irrigation District’s efforts to pipe one of its main canals which currently leaks up to 50 percent of its water. When completed the water conserved from this project will make a significant
He wore a charcoal gray suit, a polished and classic look for a garden party, while the bride wore a simple, A-line dress with floral lace top and open back. The bridesmaids continued the garden party theme with blush-hued dresses. Remember to think outside the box when planning your wedding and make it memorable! A tea party in the garden is also a great theme for the bridal shower, bachelorette or rehearsal luncheon/dinner. For information about hosting an event at SHARC, call Melanie Berg at 541-5853144 or email melanieb@srowners.org. You can find more on the website at www. sunriversharc.com/eventspace
difference in restoring Upper Deschutes winter flows. “Seeing people come together to make the river better for future generations while supporting the agricultural community is encouraging. It’s an important legacy for us to leave,” said Fitzpatrick.
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Winter wildlife watching in Sunriver By Amanda Accamando, Nature Center Manager Residents and visitors of Sunriver are rewarded with plenty of wildlife sightings during the winter, if they are willing to brave the cold and snow for even a short while. Perhaps it is due to the noticeable lack of people around or the stark white background of the landscape – wildlife watching is surprisingly easy during this time of year. Abundant wildlife such as deer, coyote and elk are often seen while simply driving through Sunriver whereas dozens of dark-eyed Juncos gather at backyard bird feeders while Western gray squirrels and Douglas’ squirrels anticipate leftovers from below. The Sunriver Nature Center is a hub of winter wildlife activity, thanks to its unique location bordering meadow, forest and riparian habitats. One common winter visitor to the center is the porcupine, who does not hibernate. Porcupines seem to
favor the ponderosa pines and willows surrounding the nature center, often catching the eyes of our administrative staff from their office window. Protected by their quills, these rodents move slowly, allowing ample opportunity for observation – from a respectful distance. Perhaps the most uncommon visitor to the nature center so far this winter has been the shorttailed weasel, sometimes called an ermine. The weasel was first seen carrying a small rodent away in its mouth, escaping into the firewood pile behind the building. It has been observed a few more times scurrying through the botanical garden, its white body outline barely distinguishable from the snowy background. During the winter in some populations east of the Cascade range, the brown summer pelage of these weasels is replaced by a white color pelage, with the exception of their black-tipped tail. This winter coat makes the weasels especially
difficult to see, for both humans and predators. Considering this adaptation, spotting the short-tailed weasel in winter can be highly satisfying for the observer. Another more readily-seen member of the weasel (mustelid) family in Sunriver is the river otter. Although visible throughout the year, winter often brings these more social animals up onto the ice, where they can put on quite a show. Some of Sunriver’s otters can be seen on a regular basis in Lake Aspen, adjacent to the nature center. Well adapted to both an aquatic and terrestrial lifestyle, we often view the otters sliding on the ice, chasing one another, and diving for fish in the lake. Wildlife rehabilitation cases are also an indicator of seasonal changes and trends in wildlife. For the last two years, winter has presented multiple barred owls for rehabilitation. Previously this species was a rare patient in our area. These visually stunning owls, with prominent facial discs and dark eyes, are well-
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River otters (above) and porcupines (right) are some of the animals you can experience in Sunriver.
known for their call that sounds eerily similar to the phrase “who cooks for you.” Unfortunately, these owls are also well-known for competing with the threatened spotted owl in Oregon. Until the 20th century, barred owls were restricted to forests of eastern North America. Anthropogenic changes to the environment in the Great Plains and in western forest habitats have allowed the species to expand westward and threaten
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the survival of the spotted owl. Whether you are visiting Sunriver for the day or live here year-round, we’d love to hear about the wildlife you are spotting. We encourage you to share your sightings and photos with us via email (info@sunriver naturecenter.org) or tag us in your photos when you post them to Facebook or Instagram.
Volunteer opportunity: Project Ponderosa Did you make a New Year’s resolution to … - be more active or get more fresh air? - help raise funds for local schools and the Sunriver Nature Center? - help our environment? If so, Project Ponderosa has a place for you. Contact the Sunriver Nature Center: 541-593-4394 or Lee Stevenson at lstevenson60@ gmail for more information on spring and fall work parties at the Project Ponderosa nursery. Information also available at www. sunrivernaturecenter.org.
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February brings another supermoon, other sky treasures By Bob Grossfeld, Observatory Manager January has come and gone, but the excitement at Oregon Observatory continues. In January we saw a supermoon lunar eclipse, and this month brings us a supermoon on Feb. 19. The February full moon is also called the “full snow moon.” The moon is getting a lot of attention in the news this month, as two different space exploration missions are taking place. India’s Chandrayaan-2 mission will be heading towards the moon with an orbiter, lander and a six-wheeled rover to explore the lunar surface. Israel’s nonprofit SpaceIL “Sparrow” lunar lander is scheduled to lift off on SpaceX Falcon9 on Feb. 13. If successful, it will be the first private entity, and Israel the fourth country, ever to land on the moon. In addition this month, NASA’s Juno spacecraft at Jupiter will start its first of seven flybys for 2019. The Juno mission was extended this past summer, so we get two more bonus years from this robot that was put into orbit in 2016. As we head into the month of February, we hope for some clear skies, as January did not deliver. But this month brings us many special treats. 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. Included in this area is the Crab Nebula, double stars and many open clusters. Gemini and Orion also offer some wonderful viewing. We will be looking at these objects and more during our evening programs on Friday and Saturday nights in February, from 7 to 9 p.m. Our solar viewing continues Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
What is happening at the observatory? New exhibits are in progress as well as other enhancements to the observatory. We are working on finishing up testing new equipment for the spring season. We are also working final details for the upcoming special events of 2019, which should be available next month and plans for Astronomy Week hopefully will be finalized shortly. This coming year should be very exciting, as we work on many new projects and displays, and once the iffy weather is gone, we can really get to work. Be sure to check out our web page (www.oregonobservatory. org) and Facebook page for the current schedule of events and the latest news. Not yet a member? February and March are the best time to become a member. Not only do you get to support Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, but you will be getting our newsletter with details on the important events coming this spring and summer. Don’t miss out. If the nights in February are clear, we will have a chance to do some great viewing at the observatory. Please be sure to stop by and say “hello.”
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Mary Dunden-Smith has been named to fill the shoes of retiring Colly Rosenberg as manager of Sunriver’s Second Tern Thrift Store. Rosenberg left after three successful years of managing the operation. The decision to hire DundenSmith was quickly applauded by Rosenberg. “She is just great,” she said. “I feel I am leaving the Tern in very competent hands.” The new manager said she was excited about being selected, and hoped to further the Tern’s reputation as “the best little thrift Store in Oregon.” She especially appreciated the training and counsel provided by Rosenberg in preparing for the job. A longtime shopper at the store, she has volunteered since January 2018 – signing up immediately after retiring from her final, full-time job. She does not foresee the need for any sweeping changes at the Tern, but did indicate an interest in trying to find space for
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more “repurposing” of donations. The concept, also called “upcycling,” refers to finding ways to use items that might end up in the landfill because they aren’t salable and can’t be recycled. Some examples would be using chipped or broken ceramics for mosaic work, adding cork sheets to picture frames to make small bulletin boards, and cutting apart men’s ties for quilting or belts. She pointed out that the Tern already sells packets of neckties for upcycling projects. The new manager brings a wealth of organizational experience to the job. Her background includes serving as a Power Resource Planner/ Analyst for PacificCorp, working for the Newberg, Oregon school district in a variety of positions involving grant writing and administration, and ultimately becoming the assistant to an instructional dean at Central Oregon Community College. She also was active as
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Couple share love of art in gallery exhibit “Art is the voice of the heart” and how better to express this sentiment than to have husband and wife artists, Greg and Nancy Cotton, as the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver featured artists for February. This Sunriver couple share in their love of art and golf and travel. Stop by the gallery anytime to see works by the Cottons, along with the 30 other Central Oregon artists on exhibit. Everyone is also welcome to the Second Saturday reception on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. Enjoy wine, beer and treats as well as an art demonstration by weaver Mary Wonser. Nancy Cotton is the gallery’s quilt artist. On a summer visit to the Oregon Coast, the Cottons drove through farm country in Tillamook. Nancy noticed several large painted quilt designs on some of the barns. With a little research, she learned that the patterns are called “Barn Quilts.” Most barn quilts are a single quilt block pattern. “That is what caught my attention as a quilter. Sometimes I find that a beautiful block can
get lost in a large quilt. So, I decided to highlight just the single block. My new pieces this month are modern barn quilt wall hangings.” Greg Cotton is a retired math teacher and gifted artist working with natural wood. This month, Greg is featuring his functional wood cutting boards created with simple multi-wood line designs to complex pieces inspired by the art of M.C. Escher which appear to be three-dimensional and often trick the eye of the beholder. Greg has also created fun games and puzzle boxes. His newest creation is a simple square box with multiple wood pieces that have two ways of fitting within the space. His new “8 or 9 Puzzle” incorporates two ways to complete the same puzzle. I’m sure that numerous Sunriver homes have these puzzles sitting on the coffee table – inviting any visitor to play with them. Artists’ Gallery Sunriver Village is located in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver. For more information, call 541-593-4382 or www. artistsgallerysunriver.com
Gallery quilts and wood pieces by Nancy and Greg Cotton.
Annual Pup Crawl combines craft beer, animals Have a howling good time at a local brew pub during the Pup Crawl and help raise money for homeless animals. The Humane Society of Central Oregon’s eighth annual Pup Crawl begins Feb. 5 for 12 evenings from 4 to 8 p.m. each night. Join us at any or all of the nights. • Tuesday, February 5 at 10 Barrel Brewing westside (1135 NW Gaveston, Bend 97701) and eastside (62950 NE 18th St, Bend) locations • Wednesday, February 6 at Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room (901 SW Simpson Ave, Bend) • Thursday, February 7 at Sunriver Brewing-Galveston Pub (1005 NW Galveston Ave, Bend) • Friday, February 8 at GoodLife Brewing Company (70 SW Century, Bend) • Tuesday, February 12 at Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. The Lodge (1441 SW Chandler, Bend) • Wednesday, February 13 at Sunriver Brewing Village at Sunriver (Bldg 4) • Tuesday, February 19 at Crux Fermentation Project (50 SW Division St, Bend) • Wednesday, February 20 at Deschutes Brewery (1044 NW Bond St, Bend) • Saturday, February 23 at Avid Cider (550 SW Industrial Way #190, Bend) • Tuesday, February 26 at Worthy Brewing (495 NE Bellevue, Bend) • Wednesday, February 27 at Bend Brewing Co (1019 NW Brooks St, Bend)
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Few tickets left for music festival’s renowned Valentine’s Day dinner and concert If you have not yet reserved your tickets with your special person for the Sunriver Music Festival’s Annual Valentine’s Dinner & Concert on Thursday, Feb. 14 in Sunriver’s historic Great Hall, you need to call the festival now. “We only have a few tickets left for this memorable evening,” said Pam Beezley, Executive Director. “The talent this year is really outstanding and the event is always a delightful way to share Valentine’s with friends and family.” The evening begins with a hosted happy hour at 5 p.m., a gourmet four-course dinner crafted by the Resort chefs at 5:45 p.m., followed by a full concert. This year’s concert features pianist and composer Michael Allen
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Harrison with inspirational vocalist Julianne Johnson. Delivering music from the heart, Harrison has enjoyed a three-decade career as composer, songwriter and pianist. He is best-known for his magical piano solo performances and recordings. Since releasing his first album in 1986, Harrison has released over 50 albums sharing his wide variety of composing styles. His musical genius crosses many different genres, from classical contemporary to new age/world and smooth jazz. Vocalist Johnson is a Grammy nominated recording artist, actress, teacher, preacher, and director. Her enormous talent and ability to connect deeply with her audiences has capti-
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(Left to Right) Pam Beezley, Kelly Cannon-Miller (DCC Board Member) and Cate O’Hagan (DCC Co-Chair)
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Our future looks bright as we are witnessing the Fire Chief, the Chief of Police and SROA’s General Manager meeting frequently to address both our challenges and our opportunities. An example of this collaborative effort is the development of a strategy that addresses emergency evacuations in Sunriver. To be certain, there has been a great amount of work that is being done to develop coordinated emergency response plans. We will certainly stay actively involved in that ongoing process. But what the chiefs and the SROA General Manager are looking at is what can be done while the crisis management team is mobilized. They realize that they will play the important role of first responders in the event of a community emergency. One issue that looms is that it is hard to know just where people are who need to be assisted in evacuation. One part of the solution is to have an actual inventory of occupants (owners and/or renters) in Sunriver in real time and how we can contact them with important emergency instructions. As recent fire emergencies in California have shown, one of the first things that fail in these emergencies are communication systems and power systems. In short, personnel of SROA and SSD are studying these past events carefully to learn ways to improve our emergency procedures within our community. This is just a snapshot of how our SSD and SROA team is approaching potential catastrophic situations in real time. After all, they are `the real first responders. We are also witnessing true collaboration in a situation that demands such action immediately. I thank them for their initiative, pragmatism and dedication. We are all well served by the SSD and SROA. We depend on them to keep us safe.
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K-9 Keg Pull --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12pm Village at Sunriver Art Reception --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2:30pm Sunriver Area Public Library Owner Happy Hour --------------------------------------------------------------------- 4pm SHARC Hosmer Living Room Blacklight Blast --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6pm SHARC Winter Tubing Hill Sunriver Water Sale Meeting -------------------------------------------------------- 5:30pm Sunriver Resort Great Hall Design Committee ---------------------------------------------------------------------10am SROA Admin Second Saturday Artist Reception ----------------------------------------------- 4pm Artists Gallery Magistrate ---------------------------------------------------------------------------10am SROA Admin Sunriver Community Potluck ------------------------------------------------------- 6pm SHARC Benham Hall Finance Committee ------------------------------------------------------------------- 9am SROA Admin Sunriver Service District Board Meeting ----------------------------------------- 3pm Sunriver Fire Station Sunriver Music Festival Valentine’s Day Dinner & Concert -------------- 5pm Sunriver Resort Great Hall SROA Board Work Session ------------------------------------------------------------ 9am SROA Admin SROA Board Meeting ------------------------------------------------------------------ 9am SROA Admin Blacklight Blast --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6pm SHARC Winter Tubing Hill Sunriver Women’s Club Luncheon ----------------------------------------------- 11:30am Grille at Crosswater Owner Enrichment Committee ---------------------------------------------------- 2pm SROA Admin North Pool Meeting --------------------------------------------------------------------- 4pm SHARC Pringle Hall Sunriver Men’s Club Luncheon ----------------------------------------------------11:30pm Grille at Crosswater Upper Deschutes River Communities ------------------------------------------- 3pm Sunriver Library Sunriver Anglers Club: Pie and Tie Event --------------------------------------7pm SHARC Design Committee ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 10am SROA Admin
Sunriver library events The Sunriver Area Public Library is located at 56885 Venture Lane in the Sunriver Business Park. • Family Fun: Interactive story time with songs, rhymes, and crafts for ages 0 to 5 | Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. • Waste: Learn more about why less matters | Friday, Feb. 8, 12 p.m. • The Library Book Club: Discuss “Straight Man” by Richard Russo | Tuesday, Feb. 12, 12 p.m. • Animal Adventures: Live animals, stories, crafts with High Desert Museum for ages 3 and older | Tuesday, Feb. 12, Feb. 26, 1:30 p.m. • Oh, Ick! Love Bug Treats: Follow recipes for delicious but hideous, no-bake treats | Wednesday, Feb.13, 3 p.m. • Music, Movement & Stories for ages 3 to 5 to help develop skills | Tuesday, Feb. 19, 10:30 a.m. • Sunriver Friends of the Library board meeting. Free and open to all | Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2:30 p.m.
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who championed the creation of the Oregon Cultural Trust in 2001. The award was presented by Deschutes Cultural Coalition co-chair Cate O’Hagan. “Ben was a passionate advocate for support of our arts and culture assets in Oregon and believed that all people deserve access to cultural programs and the fundamental benefits they provide. As a resident in Central Oregon he was an ardent supporter of the arts here. An extraordinary skill set is required to be a successful executive director of a nonprofit. To succeed, an executive director must possess sometimes contradictory attributes, such as vision and attention to detail, policy nerd attributes and charm, discipline and forgiveness, endurance and patience plus an ability to stand during receptions for hours and sit through years of meetings.
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To top it off, Pam exhibits an amazing level of enthusiasm and inquisitiveness that is unmatched in my experience. Congratulations Pam, you deserve this and much more,” stated O’Hagan. Beezley’s award was accompanied by a $1,000 cash award. Individuals are invited to regrant the funds to a qualifying cultural nonprofit of their choice. Beezley announced she would donate the award to the Sunriver Music Festival. –Source: Reprinted with permission from Cascade Arts & Entertainment Management and Consulting for Homeowner & Condominium Associations & Projects 25 Years Management Experience in Central Oregon
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Newberg prior to coming to Central Oregon. Her interests, in addition to volunteering and upcycling, include quilting. writing, art, music, bicycling, hiking/camping, snowshoeing and travel. She and her husband, Michael Smith, (who also volunteers at the Tern) own a home only minutes away from the thrift store. The nonprofit Second Tern is located on Spring River Road, just west of Harper Bridge. Winter hours are 10 a.m.. to 3 p.m., Friday and Saturday. All proceeds benefit the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory. Information is available at 541-593-3367 and www. secondtern.com Those interested in volunteering should email coordinator Susan Erstgaard at volun teer@secondtern.com
Group Gatherings These groups meet regularly, same time, same place
Monday Ladies Lunch and Bridge 11:15 a.m. Village Bar & Grill. Sign up at the Marketplace
Alcoholics Anonymous 7 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 Info: 302-378-8446
Great Decisions 4 p.m.-6 p.m. second Tuesday of the month at Sunriver Library Info: 503-292-0133
Partners Bridge 6 p.m. Crescent room, SHARC Sign up at the Marketplace Info: 541-556-6408
AlAnon 6-7 p.m., Tuesdays at Sunriver Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday Sunriver Rotary 7:30 a.m., Hearth Room at the Sunriver Lodge mark@dennettgroup.com
Thursday Sunriver Yoga Club 9-10:15am All levels welcome Crescent room, SHARC. $5 sugg. donation. 541-585-5000 Duplicate Bridge 6 p.m., First, second, fourth & fifth Thursday, Crescent room at SHARC. Info: 541556-6408
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10:15am Sunday Worship 11:30am Coffee Fellowship 6:15pm Youth Group & AWANA Kids Club 57175 Theater Drive 541-593-8341 www.cbchurchsr.org Pastor: Glen Schaumloeffel
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10am Sunday at Holy Trinity Church, Cottonwood Road. Episcopal & Lutheran traditions. 10 a.m. Sunday school, ages 4-12. 541-593-1183 www.sunriverchristianfellowship.org Pastor: Nancy Green
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Enjoy pies and flies during annual Anglers Club event By Chris Breault The Sunriver Anglers Club would like to invite everyone to their fourth annual Tie and Pie night on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at SHARC. Several of our members will be creating their favorite flies that they use on local lakes, rivers and streams in Central Oregon. While observing flies being created, enjoy a piece of pie and talk fishing with our group of friendly anglers. This is a great social meeting for anyone interested in fly fishing or non-fishing family members, so they can see how flies are made, and maybe get some insight into the allure of fly fishing. Learning to tie your own flies is a lot of fun. Some flies are relatively easy, some are very challenging. Your first flies may look like a round ball of yarn, thread and feathers. But with every fly attempted, your flies become better and better. Soon, it will be difficult to tell the difference between yours and the professionally-tied flies.
There's no better feeling than to catch a fish with a fly that you've tied yourself. The months of February and March are a great time to work on filling your fly boxes. What are your fishing plans for the year? Will you spend your time at East Lake, Crane Prairie or Hosmer, or are you a stream and river fisherman, angling in the Fall River, Deschutes and Crooked rivers? What kind of flies will you need? Will they be buggers, chironomids and sinking nymphs or one of the many different dry, terrestrial or emerging types of flies? How many of each fly do you need? How many different colors? What sizes? Do you need enough to share with friends? Do you have the right materials to create this year’s supply? Do you know how to tie that special fly? Lots of different questions that can be answered at this event. Check out Phil Fischer's monthly fly-tying article in the Sunriver Scene or in the Sunriver Anglers membership e-news. The "Fly Fishing and Tying Journal" is another great resource as it features some of our past guest speakers such as Gary Lewis, Dave Hughes and Craig Schumann. Many flies that have been developed specifically for our area can be seen and purchased at local fly shops. Once you start tying, you may become "hooked" on using your own flies. Another event in February and March is the weekly Wednesday “Tie and Lie” nights at the Hook Fly Shop in building 24 in The Village at Sunriver. Starting at 5 p.m.,
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everyone is invited to join in the fun and both beginner and advanced tiers are welcome. Come 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 fly-tying 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 are just as much fun as the tying. Call 541-593-2358 or drop by the Hook for more information.
Angler’s Club Pie and Tie event invites everyone to come and observe the creation of flies while enjoying a piece fo pie.
Got fishing stuff? If you have some fishing gear in good condition that you are no longer using, please consider donating it to the Sunriver Anglers Club. The club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and donated items are tax-deductible. Donated items may include fishing rods, reels, fly tying materials, float tubes, canoes and even boats on trailers. If you would like to make a donation or contribution, or have any questions, please email to donations@sunriveranglers.org
Fly Tying Corner: Wally Wing Callibaetis By Phil Fischer For this month’s pattern, I am celebrating the art of fly tying through a modern and classic tie of the Wally Wing Callibaetis. The wing style was originated by Wally Lutz of Alberta, Canada. I like it because the wing has graceful and elegant lines and brings me back to my roots of fly tying. One of the reasons I tie flies is to fish with them and catch fish with something I created. But equally, I tie flies for the art and beauty of fly tying. Over time, fly tiers have created an endless array of unique and beautiful techniques that catch fish, and may hang on the wall as a unique piece of art. The Wally Wing Callibaetis fits in nicely to the artful side of this craft. But I bet it catches trout too. I’ve used a couple unique techniques in tying this pattern. The first, are the Wally Wings themselves. This style of wing is
a relatively easy technique once practiced a few times. Watch the video at the link below and I think you’ll see that the appearance of difficulty in these wings is overshadowed by their simplicity. A second technique I used is the method in which the hackle is prepared and tied onto the fly. I’ve stripped one side of the saddle hackle clean,
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and tie with the barbs on the opposite side. I generally only use this technique when I’m reaching to tie a fly with very clean hackle lines; perhaps one I’ll gift to a very good friend or mount in a picture frame destined to hang on the wall. When fishing, the fish don’t discern the difference between a neatly tied fly and one that leans towards being sloppy. So, I don’t use this technique on most of my fishing flies. But, I know next season, a few of those nice rainbow trout in East Lake might gain an appreciation for this artist’s impression of a callibaetis mayfly floating on the lake’s surface. Try tying this pattern on your vise and fish it during the callibaetis hatches this spring and summer. I think you’ll like it and you may even hang your best version in a frame on the wall. T F T,
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‘Evening Glory,’ watercolor painting by Jacqueline Newbold, left, and ‘Phantom,’ encaustic by Janice Rhodes, right.
Lodge gallery continues art league exhibit By Billye Turner Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery continues showcasing “The High Desert State of Mind,” featuring paintings by members of the High Desert Art League (HDAL) through March 15. “The High Desert State of Mind” features artworks by 11 Central Oregon art league members including Jaqueline Newbold, Vivian Olsen, Janice Rhodes and Rebecca Reed Sentgeorge. Information regarding each member appears in one of four Scene articles regarding the exhibit. Accomplished watercolor artist Jacqueline Newbold describes her admiration of the Cascade Mountain Range as: “Motionless and majestic, they are constantly evolving.” The artist notes her inspiration from their beauty and her pleasure in observing and painting the “dynamic gems transformation
through the year as the seasons change.” The artist’s book, “Watercolor Journeys,” guides beginning to advanced watercolor students in their similar journey to capture nature’s unequalled beauty. This summer, Newbold will be teaching painting in Provence, France. Vivian Olsen shows her pastel images noting, “memories of the love I felt for animals as a child led me to choose animals as the primary subjects for my artwork.” Olsen’s inspiration begins with a mental impression that matures into a creative idea. Then observing wild and domesticated animals and reference photographs, she works toward a final design. In watercolor or pastel, she later paints realistic images such as the llamas, sheep and wolves in her current show. With a background in wildlife
research, she holds a master’s in science and biology. Olsen is a member and past president of both the High Desert Art League and Plein Air Painters of Oregon, a member of the
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Oil Painters of America, and a Signature Member of New Mexico Watercolor Society. Exhibit artist Janice Rhodes uses the difficult medium, encaustic, to portray Central Oregon’s past. Her featured works include “Vanishing Culture,” the profile of a Native American brave in reflective thought and a fantastical horse entitled “Phantom.” Her chosen medium’s name, encaustic, originates from a Greek word meaning "to burn in" and combines pure beeswax, resin and pigment fused with heat. The medium, originating in ancient millennia, is delicate and flexible, and requires exceptional attention to prevent burns to the skin. Its opacity, as well as transparency, lends to the mystery of completed artworks. Rhodes successful use of the challenging medium reflects
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years of experience in perfecting its difficult application. Having lived on both U.S. coasts, in Australia, China and Japan, Rebecca Reed Sentgeorge creates work reflecting her new Central Oregon surroundings. She chose to focus on acrylic landscapes of two topics that epitomize the high desert. Two of her three exhibit paintings focus on the sky and beautiful cloud formations of Central Oregon. Living in Asia and on the Oregon Coast, she frequently experienced opaque skies, and craved these “big blue skies.” The third painting, “Whispering Trees,” is a grove of juniper. She notes, “The scent of these trees, sometimes permeating the air with their fragrance, T L,
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www.sunriverwomensclub.com President’s message Februar y is Valentines month. We are so lucky to live here in the heart of Central Oregon. The Sunriver Women’s Club (SRWC) offers many activities all year long. So, join us for whatever makes your heart happy – winter activities, book clubs, an outing to the symphony – there’s so much to choose from! -Debbie Dunham, president Programs Feb. 19, 11:30 at the Grille at Crosswater. Helping Women Around the World: How music can provide community service experiences in other countries and cultures. Join us and learn about music as an international medium. Gina Rosbrook, SRWC member/international traveler will share her experiences with music influencing culture in Asian and African countries. Reservations for the luncheon and luncheon choice can be made at srwcprograms@ gmail.com Nominating director Calling all members. Ever wonder who makes the SRWC machine work? Who selects the programs, writes the newsletters, manages the web page and keeps the minutes? That would be the members of your board of directors and their assistants. They do these jobs and
many more. It is that time again when the Nominating Committee seeks new volunteers to fill vacant positions for the 2019-2020 club board. If you have any interest in becoming a member of the SRWC managing board or questions about the various available positions, please contact Sandra Kendle, nominating director. Coats for Kids The cold and snow are here for a couple more months so please don't forget the children of southern Deschutes County who are not prepared and don't have the proper clothing to wear. The SRWC is accepting donations of snow boots, snow pants, snow gloves, fleece pants, sweatshirts and jackets through February. Please contact Kathy Garofalo-Nakae 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 3334, Sunriver, OR 97707, with the check notation “Coats for Kids.� Loose Cannons Feb. 21, 5 p.m. Happy Hour and rib dinner at The Wallow Bar & Grill. Please contact Christy J. for reservations. Feb. 24, Central Oregon Symphony: We will car pool from the North Store parking
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water treatment plant at 5:30 p.m. Brigid Kennaday and Nancy Todd leaders. Watch for emails regarding impromptu outings that are not listed above. When we are blessed with adequate snowfall in the immediate Sunriver area, anyone who would like to, can lead an activity to take advantage of that snow. Let Sheila or Patty know, and we can send out a quick email to the group. Art Fair We are very proud to announce that the Sunriver Art Fair was voted as a “Top Ten Art Fair� in the nation in 2018 (see story below). The 10th annual Sunriver Art Fair is Aug. 9-11. For further information, go to www.sunriverartfair.com or visit us on Facebook. Power of 100 We are 17 Power of 100 Program members away from providing CASA advocates to every foster child locally in 2019. On
The Sunriver Art Fair is a winner in the seventh annual “America’s Best Art Fair Awards� competition. Named as one of the Top 10 Art Fairs in the U.S., the survey recognized the Sunriver Art Fair as one of the finest juried art fairs in the country. Sponsored by ArtFairCal endar.com, the No. 1 website for art fair event listings, the 2018 online survey opened voting beyond the traditional
“art fair insiders� such as artists and show staff to focus on voting by art fair patrons, fine art collectors and the public that attends art shows and festivals nationwide. “The Sunriver Art Fair has always been popular among art fair lovers in Oregon, but our 7th annual national Best Art Fairs Awards survey proves that both art collectors and artists nationwide love it, too,� said Connie Mettler, publisher of
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average, a foster child will have four different caseworkers and three different foster placements. An advocate is often the only consistent adult in a child’s life during this time. In south Deschutes County, a child is twice as likely to end up in foster care than in the Bend area. Please help us provide support to these children by joining at https://www.sunriverwomen sclub.com/the-power-of-100/ Dinner Club The theme for February dinner is Mexican. Diners gather in a private home to enjoy preparing and sharing a meal. It’s a time for making new friends, visiting with old friends and being creative around a theme. Contact srwcdinnerclub@ gmail.com for more information. Birthday Luncheon Watch for your invitation to a fun no-host lunch if your birthday is in February.
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lot 1 p.m. Performance starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are required, but free. If interested contact Dottie Meilink. If you are interested in organizing a Monday Bingo outing at the Village Bar & Grill in February contact Thea Ciccolo or Dottie Meilink. Winter Fun Ice skating every non-holiday Friday at 11 a.m. at The Village at Sunriver ice rink. Contact Patty Klascius or Sheila Schmerber for information. Optional lunch or coffee after. Feb. 4: Snowshoe to Todd Lake. Meet at Wallow at 9:30 a.m. Please RSVP to leaders Marnell McClenaghan and Carolyn Spaniol leaders. Feb. 13: Cross country to Benham Falls: Meet at 1 Cypress at 10:30 a.m. Pat Arnold and Cheryl Storm leaders. Feb. 19: Snowshoe to see the supermoon. Open to members and your guests. Meet at the
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ArtFairCalendar.com. “We’re happy to give a ‘Best Overall Art Fair Award.’ â€? “We are very delighted that we were voted as a ‘Top 10 Art Fair’ in the nation in 2018. We have been listed as a ‘Favorite Small Town Art Fair’ for the previous two years, and this additional honor solidifies our place as a premier art event,â€? said Kathleen Meyer, event chairperson. “The range and quality of art we are able to present is simply astounding.â€? Votes from the site’s 60,000 subscribers put the event in the Top 10 with comments such as: “consistently stunning array of fine art, price points are appropriate,â€? “located in a picturesque setting within the heart of Central Oregon,â€? “located in a high desert resort with beautiful views and wonderful family activities,â€? “level of artist talent is high. High caliber event, well run, something for everyone!â€? A year in the planning involving more than 140 volunteers, the Sunriver Art Fair is a three-day, juried fine arts and crafts event held in The Village at Sunriver. This is the event’s tenth anniversary as it has grown to more than 80 artists who will display and sell their artwork, including ceramics, glass, jewelry, painting, photography, sculpture, textiles, woodworking, drawing and mixed media. There is a mix of styles to meet a range of personal tastes and budgets. Tď?ľď?˛ď?Ž ď?´ď?Ż Aď?˛ď?´ Fď?Ąď?Šď?˛, ď?°ď?Ąď?§ď?Ľ 
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O’Shea to address Resort sale at club luncheon Tom O’Shea, Regional Managing Director of Sunriver Resort, will address the Sunriver Men’s Club at its luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 21. The luncheon will be held at the Grille at Crosswater. All men and women in the Sunriver area are welcome. The Resort recently changed ownership. Although widely reported in the local news, questions persist. O’Shea will address the subject at the luncheon. Prior to coming to Sunriver, O’Shea was senior vice president of operations for Benchmark Hospitality. Upon coming to Sunriver, his primary responsibility was to shepherd the resort through the recession in 2007/2008, in conjunction with overseeing a significant capital reinvestment to position the resort for future growth and prosperity. He has been instrumental in developing programs to benefit associates, with job training and life enrichment, all contributing to an overall positive guest experience. He serves on several local boards and committees, including the Habitat for Humanity Board and the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory’s Capital Campaign Committee. He resides in Bend with his wife Debra and four-legged family members, Dempsey and Daisy. The lunch menu will be your choice of: T L,
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It makes for a great weekend of art, music and sunshine for all to enjoy. This year the event is supported by premier sponsor, Cascade/Southeby’s International Realty. “Many people do not know that our art fair has a greater philanthropic purpose. As the largest fundraiser for the Sunriver Women’s Club, our net proceeds go directly to local nonprofits helping children and families,” said Meyer. “We are extremely proud of the positive impact our efforts have had in the larger community.” Since 1999, the nonprofit club has distributed more than $575,000 to community agencies that meet the basic needs (i.e., shelter, health, food, clothing and education) in the Three Rivers and South Deschutes County area. Join art lovers, collectors, browsers and artists Aug. 9-11. For more information, visit www.sunriverartfair.com or Facebook page, Sunriver Art Fair. SUNRIVER SCENE • FEBRUARY 2019
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percent were satisfied; 6.5 percent very satisfied – BBQ patio area: 20 percent said needs improvement; 26 percent somewhat satisfied; 43 percent satisfied; 9 percent very satisfied. – Available shade: 30 percent said needs improvement; 28 percent somewhat satisfied; 33 percent satisfied; 8 percent very satisfied. – Gaming area: 19 percent said needs improvement; 28 percent somewhat satisfied; 33 percent satisfied; 9 percent very satisfied. – Locker rooms: 24 percent said needs improvement; 26 percent somewhat satisfied; 38 percent satisfied; 10 percent very satisfied. – Lounge areas: 28 percent said needs improvement; 30 percent somewhat satisfied; 34 percent satisfied; 7 percent very satisfied. • Supported improvements: – Beach access: 14 percent said absolutely not; 27 percent not in favor; 31 percent okay; 18 percent good idea; 7 percent absolutely yes. – Lap lanes: 5 percent said absolutely not; 12 percent not in favor; 29 percent okay; 26 percent good idea; 25 percent absolutely yes. – Water play features: 16 percent said absolutely not; 27 percent not in favor; 31 percent okay; 18 percent good idea; 6 percent absolutely yes. – Small waterslide: 12 percent absolutely not; 15 percent not in favor; 31 percent okay; 23 good idea; 16 percent absolutely yes. • In favor of a hot tub: 18 percent said absolutely not; 47 percent I’m okay with it; 34 percent absolutely yes. • In favor of a wading pool for children: 9 percent absolutely not; 42 percent I’m okay with it; 47 percent absolutely yes. • In favor of food/beverage service: 14 percent absolutely not; 53 percent I’m okay with it; 32 percent absolutely yes. Survey participants were also asked what other features/amenities they would like to see at the North Pool. Of the 826 respondents, here are some of the suggestions: • Aquatic features: in water perimeter bench seating; dipping/shallow (2-4 ft) pool area; easy access in/out; splash park features; sand/play area for children; diving; separated/dedicated lap lanes; water fitness; rock grotto waterfall/fountain features; larger pool; small lazy river;
dedicated times for pool/water games; larger water slide; diving board; keep owner pool for adults only; larger pool that isn’t a rectangle; natural design (rocks, etc.); TV area with shade; deeper end; salt water pool; keep it simple – not SHARC-like; warmer water; hot tub for children; less focus on children at North Pool; steam room/sauna; infinity edge; rope swing. • Non-aquatic features: more shade/chairs; designated quiet area; separate adult-only area; croquet/badminton; individual shower stalls; combined pool/tennis entry; bathrooms available to tennis players and pathway users; hard-wired gas barbecues/additional barbecues; more level grass area; open later in the evening; get rid of gaming area; adult beverage service/swim up bar; espresso coffee bar; food cart; additional tables to eat or play games at; better/more lounge chairs with cushions; larger patio and grassy areas; attractive landscape, rock and water features; towels; hammocks; pickleball court; separation from adult/children areas; small meeting room; cards/board game area; horseshoes; internet access; pool-side food service; music; outdoor shower; larger locker rooms; basic playground equipment for children; gas fire pit; game room with ping pong, pool, board games to enjoy year round; fitness equipment. • Other ideas and recommendations: don’t make it a mini SHARC; keyless lockers; additional bike racks; non-slip tiles; adults only; extended hours of access; handicap accessibility; dog pool; larger admission area; keep it calm/tranquil; don’t need food service, people can go to McDivot’s café (or offer wait service from
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‘Noir Wolf,’ pastel art by Vivian Olsen.
creates a real sense of place.” She recently began combining subtly written words with her image, discoverable only after careful viewing. The understated writing lends a narrative element that conveys the artist's reflections. Sunriver Resort invites the public to view the exhibition, open during all hours. Billye Turner organizes the art series on display at Sunriver Resort Lodge. For more information or to make a purchase, contact Turner at 503-780-2828 or email billyeturner@bendnet.com Page 18
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New campground concessionaire announced Starting this year, the Deschutes National Forest has chosen Deschutes Recreation to operate as a campground concessionaire on the forest. The Deschutes National Forest selected Deschutes Recreation, a subsidiary of Northwest Land Management, to manage Forest Service campgrounds through December 2024. The Deschutes National Forest will work with Deschutes Recreation to ensure the transition of management is smooth and visitors enjoy their experience in forest campgrounds. Of the 80 campgrounds on the Deschutes National Forest, 69 will be included in the new permit. Campgrounds on the Newberry National Volcanic Monument including: Chief Paulina, Cinder Hill, East Lake, Little Crater, Newberry Group,
Ogden Group, Paulina Lake, Prairie and McKay Crossing will return to being operated by the employees and volunteers of the Deschutes National Forest. Two campgrounds on the Sisters Ranger District will be managed under a cooperative agreement. The Deschutes National Forest has been using concessionaires in some campgrounds since the 1990s. Most permit terms are either five or 10 years in length. At the end of each permit term the concessionaire opportunity is advertised to the public and a panel of neutral Forest Service employees select the best candidate for the next permit based on their bids, package materials and references. The previous concessionaire permit was held by Hoodoo Recreation.
Don’t ignore the symptoms of a stroke A stroke is a brain attack and an emergency. Stroke can strike anyone regardless of age, gender or apparent health. Stroke is the No. 5 killer in Oregon and the No. 1 cause of disability. Stroke Awareness Oregon, a nonprofit dedicated to making sure every Central Oregonian knows the signs of a stroke and can call 911, is launching its first F.A.S.T. awareness campaign in November. F.A.S.T. stands for F (face drooping) A (arm weakness) S (speech difficulty) T (time to get medical help). People experiencing a stroke often don’t know what is happening to them and are unable to seek assistance. This simple acronym can help friends and loved ones know the basic signs of a
stroke and aid the patient in getting immediate help. There are treatments for stroke that help diminish the potential disabling side effects… but medical intervention must be attained FAST. For more information about the awareness campaign contact carolstiles@strokeaware nessoregon.org or call 541323-5641 ext. 347. They can provide materials, speakers and resources.
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Report shows participation in outdoor activities cuts healthcare costs Oregonian’s participation in outdoor recreation activities saves the state $1.4 billion annually in healthcare costs, according to a report released today by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). The report, “Health Benefits for Oregonians from their Outdoor Recreation Participation in Oregon,” calculates how much energy people expend when engaging in outdoor recreation, and the corresponding reduction in costs related to chronic illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, depression, dementia, diabetes and several cancers. “The report demonstrates that parks and recreation providers play a role in increasing
the public health and wellbeing of Oregonians,” said Terry Bergerson, OPRD recreation planner. The report estimates that Oregonians who participated in outdoor recreation in 2017 expended energy equivalent to 144 million pounds of body fat, which would fill nearly 30 Olympic-sized swimming pools. OPRD commissioned Randall Rosenberger, an applied economist with the College of Forestry at Oregon State University, to prepare the report at a cost of $50,000 as a component of the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. Rosenberger used outdoor recreation participation data from a 2017 statewide survey conWoodland’s GC Gem! #8 Tournament Ln 3 Bd | 2.5 Ba | 2,307 Sf $669,000
ducted by OPRD. He and his research team developed a tool to quantify the “Cost of Illness” savings when people engage in 30 outdoor activities, including walking, hiking, skiing, paddling and outdoor sports like tennis and soccer. “The findings are clear,” said OPRD Director Lisa Sumption. “Communities with parks have more opportunities to become healthier communities. Every time we invest in parks, we’re investing in the wellbeing of Oregonians.” The three most popular activities were also the three that provided the largest healthcare savings: • Walking along local streets and sidewalks ($630 million)
• Jogging and running along streets and sidewalks ($146 million) • Walking on local trails and paths ($126 million) “The results are consistent across the state: when outdoor recreation is easily accessible, healthcare costs go down,” Rosenberger said. “How we design communities and transportation systems contributes to the health of Oregonians.” The report provides information by recreation activity at both the statewide and county levels. As you would expect based on their large populations, Multnomah County provided the largest Cost of Illness Savings at $329 million, followed by Washington County ($234
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Ongoing exhibits, February programs at the museum The High Desert Museum is located about 10 minutes north of Sunriver off Highway 97. For more information, visit www. highdesertmuseum.org or call 541-382-4754. • Continuing exhibit through April 14: Rick Bartow: Things You Know But Cannot Explain Rick Bartow (1946-2016) is one of Oregon’s most celebrated indigenous artists. This retrospective exhibition of his largescale paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures celebrates and
memorializes his extraordinary life and career. Bartow’s work explores his Native American identity, his service in Vietnam and struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder, and his enduring love for the natural world. For more information, go to highdesertmuseum.org/ bartow/ • Saturday, Feb. 2, 10 am – 12 pm, Kid-friendly, SelfPortrait Workshop Be inspired by Rick Bartow’s self-portraits. Bring the kids
for a fun, hands-on family workshop and learn to draw and paint self-portraits. Andries Fourie, curator of art and community engagement, will teach you how to draw facial features and a colorful, creative self-portrait. No previous experience required. All materials supplied. For ages 3 and above. Children under 10 years of age should be accompanied by an adult. Event is $20. 20 percent discount for museum members. Register at highdesertmuseum. org/portrait-workshop/ • Saturday, Feb. 2, 10:30 am – 1 pm, Nest Box Workshop Encourage birds to nest on your property! Join us to learn
about native backyard birds before making your own nest box to take home. Building materials provided. Suitable for ages 8 and older. The cost of the program includes materials for one box and two participants. Event is $50. 20 percent discount for museum members. Register at highdesertmuseum. org/nest-box-workshop/ • Monday, Feb. 4, 6–7 pm, Race and Place: Racism and Resilience in Oregon’s Past and Future Many Oregonians envision a future that includes communities built on values of diversity, equity and inclusion. At the same time, we live in a society
that marginalizes and excludes people of color. Facilitators Anita Yap and Traci Price will lead participants in a conversation that looks at how Oregon’s history of racism influences our present and asks how understanding historic and current impacts of racism in Oregon contribute to our sense of place and vision of the future. How can diversity and inclusion create thriving communities? Event is $5. 20 percent discount for museum members. Register at highdesertmuseum.org/raceand-place/ • Saturday, Feb. 9, 11 am – T M,
Potluck entertainment includes film fest shorts The next Sunriver area community monthly potluck will take place at SHARC on Wednesday, Feb. 13, beginning at 6 p.m. Organized by the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce and the potluck volunteer committee, the potlucks occur on the second Wednesday of each month from October to May. All residents of Sunriver, as well as residents in the communities to the south of Sunriver, are A Full Service Tree Co.
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films from Bend’s 2018 Film Festival. Take home centerpieces will be provided by Wild Poppy Florist and freshly brewed decaf coffee donated by Brewed Awakenings. The cost to attend is $5 per person and $15 for a family up to six people. Participants should bring an entrée or salad to serve 10 to 12 people, as well as your own table settings (plates, cups and utensils). To attend, you can sign up at the SROA office, SHARC, the north store Marketplace, call 541-593-8149 or email (area potluck@gmail.com). Please be sure to include whether you are bringing a salad or entrée.
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2 pm, Thorn Hollow String Band Hear some toe-tapping tunes from our pioneering house band! Dancing encouraged. Event is free with Museum admission. • Tuesday, Feb. 12, 7–8 pm Natural History Pub: The Human Dimensions of Climate Change Climate change research indicates that a small window of time exists to mitigate the most severe outcomes of climate change. This talk will discuss some of the dynamics of climate science that are most pressing and the human impacts of climate change, including sea level rise, flooding and disaster policy readiness for high risk events. Dr. Elizabeth Marino, assistant professor of anthropology at OSU-Cascades, will lend insight into how change can come from unlikely corners, as well as how cross-cultural communication and consensus building can help us to build resilience. Join us to also hear about a new laboratory at OSU-Cascades. Event is free but please register at highdesertmuseum.org/nat uralhistorypub-feb/. This event takes place at McMenamins’ Father Luke’s Room in Bend. • Saturday, Feb. 16, 8 am – 3 pm, Winter Raptors Weather permitting, join a museum curator to view raptors in Central Oregon. Visit Fort Rock to observe the natural behaviors of raptors such as golden eagles, ferruginous hawks, prairie falcons, merlins and more. Transportation provided. Event is $50. 20 percent discount for museum members. Register at highdesertmuseum. org/raptor-field-trip-feb/ • Saturday, Feb. 16, 11 am – 3
pm, 19th Century Making and Mending Explore how people a century ago performed the making and mending of clothes, quilts and other textiles. Children and adults alike can get hands on with an old-time sewing machine as well as crocheting and quilting inside the Hall of Exploration and Settlement, learning about how the work got done and how the artistry and knowledge of fiber arts were passed down through generations. Free with museum admission. • Sunday, Feb. 17, Desert Mystic: The Paintings of John Simpkins – exhibit closes John Simpkins personifies the tradition of the artist as a mystic and hermit. For the past seven years, he’s lived and painted in the schoolhouse in Andrews, a ghost town nestled between Steens Mountain and the Alvord Desert. His days are filled with the quiet contemplation and solitary discipline of his studio practice. Don’t miss your last chance to view this hugely popular exhibit with paintings inspired by the arid landscape and wildlife of eastern Oregon. Exhibit is free with museum admission. • Thursday, Feb. 21, 6–7 pm, Art as a Means of Overcoming Trauma: PTSD and the Work of Rick Bartow Central Oregon Veterans
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Ranch (COVR) Founder and Executive Director Alison Perry and COVR Board Member and Vietnam veteran Ron Ford are among panelists who will join the museum’s curator of art and community engagement to discuss the impact and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and explore the ways in which it is expressed in the work of Native American art-
ist and Vietnam veteran Rick Bartow. Mature content will be discussed. May be suitable for ages 16 and older. Event is $7. 20 percent discount for museum members. Veterans receive 10 percent discount. Register athighdesertmuseum. org/bartow-ptsd/ • Saturday, Feb. 23, 10 am – 4 pm, Everyone gets into the museum FREE!
Wally Wing Callibaetis materials list: Hook: Firehole Competition Barbless 419, size 12-18 Thread: 16/0 Veevus black or gray thread Tail: Whiting Coq De Leon Spade Hackle – Natural Pardo, or dun microfibbets Abdomen: Spirit River Natural Turkey Wing Feather dyed Callibaetis Thorax: Blend Light Olive Superfine Callibaetis dubbing (75%), UV Callibaetis (25%) Wing: Whiting Natural Guinea Hackle Hackle: Whiting Dry Fly Saddle, Unique Variant Tying instructions and steps are being published in video form, and can be found on the Sunriver Anglers Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ SunriverAnglers or at the following YouTube URL: https:// youtu.be/V_dsw278PJE Learn to tie this fly pattern and fish it during callibaetis hatches on our local lakes to imitate these mayflies. If you have questions or would like additional information about the Wally Wing Callibaetis fly pattern, please don’t hesitate to email me. Or if you have suggestions on future patterns to feature in this column, I welcome your input. I can be reached at philfischer@sbc global.net
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Lifeguarding today By Matt Catanzaro, SROA Aquatics Manager Do me a favor. Think back to when you were growing up in your hometown and you would visit the local public pool. What did that look like? What was the design or features of the pool? Were there lifeguards? If so, how many? Who were the lifeguards? What were the requirements to be a lifeguard? Well, all of what you were picturing has changed. Lifeguarding today is vastly different from lifeguarding in the past. From the design and pool features to who those lifeguards are – lifeguarding has become much more demanding and complex in today’s world. Pools of the past were big rectangles that usually had one (maybe two) lifeguards watching the water. These lifeguards went through a
coaches of SROA to re-evaluate their jobs and to develop a mission statement and core values they can live by dayto-day to make sure that we are fulfilling their role as a lifeguard. By creating a set of core values and a mission statement, we can set a gold standard in the Pacific Northwest. Staff worked very diligently for the past three months and presented their accomplishments in early January. Let me start by saying I am extremely proud and impressed by what they accomplished. It was inspiring how much passion they showed for this new initiative. I also want to remind everyone that this is a group of young adults that came up with this on their own and exceeded my expectations. The group as met for several months to achieve a unified approach to how to be the best possible lifeguards
basic class and watched the water for many hours at a time without a break. Today, we have a multitude of differently-shaped pools along with a variety of integrated water features. These designs and features create “blind spots” – forcing lifeguards to be more vigilant an attentive than ever. Training has changed to keep up with the growing demands. In the past, a lifeguard had to be 18 years or older. Today, the minimum age is 15. For many of our younger guards, this will be their first job. We have a responsibility to them. and their future employers, to teach them what a workplace is all about and how to become a quality employee and lifeguard in order to keep everyone safe. For these reasons, in October 2018, I challenged the lifeguards and lifeguard T L,
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they can. They first collaborated and agreed on eight core values: 1. Exemplary Skills 2. Communication 3. Lead by Example 4. Professional Consistency 5. Inclusive Teamwork 6. Promoting Safety 7. Adaptability 8. Healthy Working Environment After establishing their core values, the group set out to create a mission statement for SHARC’s aquatics department. They took their core values and developed a mission statement that embodies the direction they want to see the department move to. The mission statement is: “Provide an elite team to ensure safety, cleanliness and an enjoyable experience for everyone.” One thing that I want to point out about the mission statement uses the word “everyone.” This was a deliberate word choice. They want-
ed to make this an enjoyable experience for not only the guests, but for the employees as well. Like I said earlier, they want to set the gold standard and, to do so, need to make sure that guests and employees alike are having the best experience possible. The goal is that these core values and mission statement will result in a higher emphasis on skill levels and safety. You will start to see more training exercises and lifeguards in the water. You will see drills and performance evaluations with “mock rescues.” You might see our “Timmy” doll floating in the water with a red cap on (please leave it and let the lifeguard notice it). On other occasions, you might see a guest or another staff member wearing the red cap and pretending to be in distress. These drills will be treated as an actual rescue and the lifeguards will react appropriately and make the “rescue.” These real-life drills provide confidence-building for the lifeguard who, in turn, will provide a safer environment. I invite you to inquire
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By Fred Sackett The Sunriver STARS Community Theater (SSCT) has reached mid-season having celebrated five sold-out performances of “Oliver” in October, and completed two shows of “Canterbury Tales” readers’ theater in November and December. Rehearsals started in January for “Suite Surrender,” by veteran director Ron Pugh. It looks to be a smashing comedy of two feuding, selfish Hollywood divas who are mistakenly booked into the same suite at the swank Palm Beach Royale Hotel and Spa. Performances for this hilarious comedy are March 8-9, 14-16. Tickets to all plays are on sale presently at www.sunriverstars.org.
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Library program to discuss waste As library users and curious creatures we like to know more. But what if we knew… less? This February, Deschutes Public Library looks at the varied ways in which we can do more with less. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information about these programs, please visit the library website at www.deschuteslibrary.org. People with disabilities needing accommodations (alternative formats, seating or auxiliary aides) should contact Liz Goodrich at lizg@deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1032.
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On Friday, Feb. 8, 12 p.m. the Sunriver Area Public Library (56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver) will explore how the stuff we buy, use and get rid of everyday affects our world. From furniture to food, our purchasing decisions and behaviors are where we have the most impact, both positively and negatively. We all know the three Rs: Reduce Reuse and Recycle, but while most people focus on the third R – Recycling – it’s Reduce that is of the greatest importance. Join staff from The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project to learn more about why stuff matters, globally and here in Deschutes County, and leave with hands-on tips to do something about it.
Now in its 23rd year, Gingerbread Junction broke all records for fundrasing success and participation. Benefitting Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver, this annual event attracted viewers throughout the holiday season to Sunriver Resort, which donated $5,375 to the organization. The 80 entries from Central Oregon schools, businesses and individuals – exceeding all previous numbers – included this creation by Mrs. Jones’ kindergarten class at Rosland Elementary School in La Pine and sponsored by Wilderness Garbage & Recycling.
Bend speed limit changes in city ‘Silent slip’ along fault line serves as prelude to Following community input In Oregon, speeds for roads and engineering analysis, speed within the city that are not high- big earthquakes, research suggests limits are now lowered on the ways or local residential streets following road sections in Bend: • O.B. Riley Road between Hardy Road and Cooley Road - from 45 mph to 40 mph • Boyd Acres Road from Butler Market Road to Morningstar Drive - from 40 mph to 35 mph • American Lane from Reed Market Road to Brosterhous Road – from not posted to 35 mph The new speed limit signs will have orange warning flags on top for a few weeks to call attention to the changes. These speed changes were requested by members of the community in response to changing traffic and development along the corridors.
– such as the aforementioned road sections – are set by the Department of Transportation. The new speed limits are established based on a traffic study that looks at existing driving speeds, road characteristics, adjacent land use, access locations and more. The city asks drivers to pay attention to the new speed changes and be aware of conditions. Oregon’s basic rule speed law requires driving at the speed that is safe for conditions – this may be a speed slower than the posted speed. With winter here, it is especially important to pay attention to your speed and road conditions.
Big earthquakes appear to follow a brief episode of “shallow mantle creep” and “seismic swarms,” suggests new research at Oregon State University that offers an explanation for the foreshocks observed prior to large temblors. Published recently in “Nature Geoscience,” the findings are an important step toward understanding the relationship and interactions between aseismic slip and seismic slip. Also known as silent slip or slow slip, aseismic slip is displacement along a fault that occurs without notable earthquake activity.
The research involved the Blanco Transform Fault off the coast of Oregon; a transform fault is a plate boundary at which the motion is mainly horizontal. Under the sea, transform faults connect offset midocean “spreading centers,” places at seafloor ridges where new oceanic crust is formed through volcanic activity and gradually moves away from the ridge. “Slow slip directly triggers seismic slip – we can see that,” said co-corresponding author Vaclav Kuna, a graduate student in geology and geophysics
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Sunriver Service District January meeting summary public safety $$14,560.37. –Approved SDIS invoice The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its for liability insurance in the regular meeting on Jan. 17, amount of $46,766. 2019. Board members present: Ron Schmid, Jim Fister, Mike Old business –Strategic plan update: The Gocke, Bill Hepburn and Greg board will wait until they Keller (via phone). SSD admin staff: Chief Cory have new directors on board Darling, Chief Tim Moor, Deb- to review the plan. Chair Ron Schmid had met with the bie Baker, Candice Trapp. Nominating Committee and felt they were close to submitPublic input ting two potential candidates. –None –The board reviewed the police and fire year-end perFinancial report Year-to-date as of Dec. 31, formance reports submitted by the chiefs. The reports are a 2018: Total Revenues…$4,599,504 healthy exercise in accountability and received clean endorsePolice Personnel Services..................$750,919 ments by the board. –Facility needs assessment: Police Materials & Services……………$86,613 The board received a formal list Bike Patrol…………$35,633 of public safety facility needs and shortcomings from both Fire Personnel Services..................$982,658 chiefs. There was discussion on the possibility of hiring a conFire Materials & Services………......$153,787 sultant to process the findings General Personnel, Materials and come up with a plan that & Services...............$71,805 would accommodate both fire and police and be presented to owners for eventual approval. Consent agenda –Approved Dec. 13, 2018 regular SSD board meeting New business –Police year-end reports: minutes. –Approved Dec. 14, 2018 Chief Darling provided yearjoint County Commissioners end reports on department complaints and pursuits in meeting minutes. –Approved SROA month- 2018. There were no bias-based ly invoice in the amount of complaints against the depart-
ment. Of seven citizen complaints, six were unfounded and one was sustained. The department engaged in one pursuit in 2018 as an assist to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s officers with the deployment of a spike strip. –Approved fire and police vehicle maintenance fleet service rate at $90.53 per hour. –The chiefs presented the board with their proposed 2019 department performance measures. –Fire Chief Moor gave a presentation to the board of staffing challenges related to adequate fire station coverage and response. He presented several options for having additional fire personnel during peak periods to enhance coverage and also reduce overtime costs within the department to cover shift vacancies. Chief Moor noted that a simple emergency transport to the hospital in Bend would leave the station ultimately empty, and should another call for service come in, may have to rely on a mutual aid response from La Pine or Bend fire to handle that call. “Mutual aid helps, but only when they are available as well,” said Moor. –Approved $6,021.40 to purchase needed parts for the new water tender needed to hook it
up to the outside exhaust system in the apparatus bay. A $2,000 portion of this amount is from a capital outlay re-allocation as the bid came in higher than what was originally budgeted. –Tabled the review of Board General Policies Chapter 11 on Financial Management & Investments until the February meeting to allow the board more time to look it over and suggest any changes. –Tabled review of the Bylaws of the Sunriver Service District until the February meeting. –Received draft annual reports from the fire and police departments for board review. –Accepted December 2018 unaudited financials. Monthly chief, administrator reports Fire Department –In December, there were 64 calls for the Sunriver Fire Department, which included 34 EMS calls, 2 hazardous conditions, 6 motor vehicle accidents, 2 smoke detector alarm. –Administrative: The chief met with all career firefighting staff to discuss the department’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats facing the department. “I’m very proud of
the feedback I’ve received,” said Fire Chief Moor. “We have now developed a set of values and expectations, including the 21 laws of Sunriver Fire & Rescue, that is now our guiding light moving forward.” –The chief is part of a small workgroup that includes SROA staff and the police chief to discuss and find ways of messaging emergency preparedness and evacuation in Sunriver. An emergency education campaign is being created and will be unveiled during one of the work sessions at the April 6 Home Expo at SHARC. –Operations update: The T SSD,
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At the annual holiday party, officer Tiffany Hughes was named by Chief Darling as the Sunriver Police Department’s 01 Officer of the ear. The is the second year in a row that Hughes has received this distinction. Darling made note of her activities within the community as well as her role as the department’s webpage editor. Citizens Patrol president Bob Hann awarded their group’s Volunteer of the ear honor to member Dennis Dishaw, who has more than 300 volunteer hours on active patrol. Dishaw was also responsible for the station’s office reorganization, organized special July th fireworks patrols and is coordinator of Project Lifesaver. Bill Philbrook was also awarded a gift by Chief Darling as a thank you for his excellent work in organizing the department’s supplies and equipment. SUNRIVER SCENE • FEBRUARY 2019
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SUNRIVER POLICE LOG Selected log entries from the Sunriver Police S C M C = R & R s= R P = G O A = U T L = D U II = S B C = D O A = B A C =
Lt. Mike Womer stands with one of the new Sunriver Police cruisers.
Sunriver Police cruisers getting a makeover In the next few months you will start to see new a theme for Sunriver Police Department’s patrol cars. Two Ford Explorers equipped with police interceptor packages recently arrived. All the department’s cruisers
will eventually be black and adorned with new vinyl text. Drivers approaching from the rear will see the American flag lit by their headlights. According to Lt. Mike Womer, the department replaces older
cruisers with two new vehicles every other year. Citizens Patrol members are also driving a newer white Chevy Tahoe pickup marked “Citizens Patrol.” This vehicle was purchased for the flexibility of carrying and transporting equipment for various special functions conducted by the department and Citizens Patrol.
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1 2 / 0 1 T w o veh icl e, non- inj u ry M V A a t C ircl e 1 1 . O ne veh icl e w a s f ol l ow ing a noth er too cl osel y f or th e snow y roa d cond itions a nd w a s u na bl e to sl ow d ow n in time to a void rea r- end ing th e veh icl e th a t h a d to sl ow d ow n f or tra f f ic in th e circl e. 1 2 / 3 D ispa tch ed to B ea ver D rive l oca tion on a report of a n u nw a nted ma l e pa nh a nd l er. O f f icer conta cted ma l e a nd a d vised h im of th e S u nriver R u l es a nd R egu l a tions. M a l e a greed to not a sk a ny one el se f or money a nd w a s a d vised th a t h e w a s trespa ssed f rom th e store by th e ma na ger. 1 2 / 4 A n of f icer w a s conta cted by R P w h o w a nted to report a n a ttempted f ra u d . S ca m ph one ca l l er sa id th a t th e R P need ed to pa y th e socia l secu rity of f ice or a w a rra nt w ou l d be pu t ou t f or h is a rrest. R P sta ted th a t h e h u ng u p th e ph one a nd ga ve no inf orma tion to th e ca l l er. 1 2 / 5 P ol ice conta cted by R P a t a W ol f L a ne a d d ress to report a possibl e th ef t. A f ter f u rth er investiga tion it w a s d iscovered th is incid ent is a civil issu e rel a ted to a d ivorce. 1 2 / 6 O f f icer cond u cted a tra f f ic stop on S ou th C entu ry D rive f or mu l tipl e viol a tions. D river w a s a rrested f or D U I I a nd tra nsported to th e D esch u tes C ou nty j a il w h ere h e provid ed a B A C . 1 2 / 1 0 R eport of a n open w ind ow a t a T op F l ite h ome. O f f icer f ou nd th e f ront bed room w ind ow open, bu t th e screen w a s stil l inta ct beh ind it. N o f ootprints or signs of f orced entry . A l l oth er d oors on th e h ou se w ere secu re. O f f icer w a s u na bl e to conta ct th e ow ner a s conta ct inf orma tion on f il e w a s ou t of d a te. 1 2 / 1 0 O f f icer respond ed to a h it a nd ru n th a t occu rred on D ec. 8 . M inima l d a ma ge to veh icl e, no su spect inf orma tion. 1 2 / 1 2 N on- inj u ry M V A on E a st C a sca d e nea r C ircl e 4 betw een a M erced es S U V a nd a B obca t ( not th e f u rry k ind ) . 1 2 / 1 2 R eport of non- el ectric veh icl es pa rk ed a t th e T esl a ch a rging sta tion a t a C enter D rive l oca tion. V eh icl es w ere G O A . 1 2 / 1 3 T h ef t report of f irew ood f rom R ogu e L a ne l oca tion. 1 2 / 1 4 T h ere w a s a h it a nd ru n property d a ma ge to a veh icl e a t a n A bbot D rive l oca tion. N o su spect inf orma tion. 1 2 / 1 5 R eport of su spiciou s circu msta nces a t a K l a ma th L a ne a d d ress. C onta cted R P w h o f ou nd beer ca ns on th eir property . O f f icer l oca ted a su spect w h o sa id th ey w ere h is ca ns. T h e su bj ect w a s tol d to cl ea n u p th e ca ns a nd w a s w a rned a bou t l ittering/ trespa ss. 1 2 / 1 7 P ossibl e tra nsient ca mp reported a t a n a rea of S ou th C entu ry a nd A bbot D rive. R ef erred to U S F S f or remova l . 1 2 / 2 0 R eport of a coy ote ea ting a sq u irrel nea r B el k na p L a ne. A t l ea st it w a sn’ t a roa d ru nner. 1 2 / 2 0 R eport of a n a ssa u l t ou tsid e th e V il l a ge B a r a nd G ril l . R P sta ted th a t a someone pu nch ed a noth er cu stomer a nd th en l ef t th e l oca tion on f oot. S u spect w a s f ou nd a nd cited in l ieu of cu stod y f or a ssa u l t I V . 1 2 / 2 1 T h ef t report f il ed f or $ 3 0 0 ta k en f rom a n occu pa nt’ s room w h il e th ey w ere in th e sh ow er. 1 2 / 2 2 C onta cted a R h od od end ron L a ne su bj ect w h o reported h ea ring l ou d voices d u ring th e ea rl y morning h ou rs nea r h er h ome. I spok e to severa l resid ents in th e a rea w h o sa id th ey d id not h ea r a ny th ing. I a d vised th e R P to ca l l ba ck w h en noise w a s h a ppening. 1 2 / 2 2 C onta cted su bj ects rega rd ing h u nting in th e S u nriver a rea . T h ere w ere no crimes or viol a tions invol ving th e incid ent. T h e R iver R oa d ow ner d enied permission f or th e h u nter to retrieve h is ga me f rom th eir property . 1 2 / 2 3 L oca ted veh icl e pa rk ed w ith in th e roa d w a y of E a st C a sca d e a nd S a nd h il l , bl ock ing one l a ne of tra f f ic. O f f icer T P L,
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new water tender has arrived and will be an important tool in wildland firefighting operations; crews participated in technical rescue team training; the department is looking to update uniforms and protective equipment. –Community outreach: Following an article in the Scene about Knox Box systems, the phone has been ringing off the hook from owners looking to purchase and install one at their home. Smoke alarm checks and installations also remain strong. The department was also a drop off location and helped deliver food to the annual Care and Share holiday food bank. Police Department –In December, the Sunriver Police Department received 678 calls for service, 49 of which were emergencies. Officers conducted 98 traffic stops, responded to 15 suspicious persons or prowlers, 5 lost/found properties, provided 95 community-policing responses, there were 2 violations of SROA Rules & Regulations, 8 arrests and 233 security checks. Officers were involved in three missing persons incidents between December and January. Luckily, all were found safe and in a timely manner. –Administrative: Citizens Patrol hosted a holiday party for members, officers and their families. Officer Tiffany Hughes received the Community Police Officer of the Year award and Dennis Dishaw was honored as the Citizens Patrol Member of the Year. Congratulations to Lt. Womer, who passed his background check and is officially accepted into the FBI academy. The department thanked SROA for replacing the concrete
walk to the front office. Don Cassetty has retired from the Citizens Patrol program and want thanked for his service. The department is rolling out a new look for their patrol cars, which will now be black with new graphics. –Operations and training: The Lexipol policy manual has rolled out and now active. Police and fire have met with the SROA Owner Enrichment Committee to update the community evacuation plan and discuss emergency preparedness. Chief Darling and Lt. Womer attended risk and policy management training. –Community outreach: Officers assisted with the holiday Wonderland Express event at the Resort with about 450 visitors in attendance. Sgt. Beaty and Citizens Patrol members also assisted in the Shop with a Cop program. Administration –Revenue received from SROA for 50 percent of rules enforcement in the amount of $15,055. Remaining amount due in July. –The bylaws need updating due to the addition of two new board members. Other policies many require updating as well. –Preliminary budget committee held in January as an orientation to discuss the structure of the district, financial status and challenges. –An SDAO conference takes place Feb. 7-10 in Sunriver and directors have been encouraged to sign up and attend. The meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 14, 3 p.m. at the Sunriver Fire Station Training Room, 57475 Abbot Drive in Sunriver. Approved meeting minutes are posted to www.sunriversd.org as available.
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Piano Showcase returns April 12-13 A dynamic twoday piano celebration returns to Bend’s Tower Theatre this April for its third annual performance. It is the Sunriver Music Festival’s Piano Showcase: From Bach to Boogie to Jazz featuring a trio of exceptional pianists celebrating the versatility and virtuosity of the piano. This event, which combines public performances with music education, will highlight the exceptional talents of innovative jazz pianist Dan Tepfer from New York City, a return performance of the popular boogie-woogie pianist Arthur Migliazza, and the winner of the 2013 American Pianists Awards and 2013 Van Cliburn medalist Sean Chen. Jazz pianist Dan Tepfer has made a name for himself as a pianist-composer of wide-ranging ambition, “a remarkable musician” in the words of the Washington Post. Born in Paris to American parents, Tepfer has performed with some of the jazz greats including saxophone luminary Lee Konitz. As an artist, Tepfer has crafted everything from probing solo improvisation and intimate duets to richly layered trio albums of original compositions. As a composer, he is a recipient of the Charles Ives Fellowship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters for his works. Bringing together his undergraduate studies in astrophysics with his passion for music, he is currently working on integrating computer-driven algorithms into his improvisational approach. Awards include first prize and audience prize at the Montreux Jazz Festival Solo Piano Competition, first prize
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at the East Coast Jazz Festival Competition and the Cole Porter Fellowship from the American Pianists Association. Returning by popular demand, Arthur Migliazza is a member of the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame and was a finalist at the 2010 and 2014 International Blues
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of this year’s fundraiser, also encourage residents to purchase wine raffle tickets (you do not have to be present to win) that will be available in April. 2019 membership drive announced Membership chair Harry Hamilton is actively looking for local business leaders that would like to join the Sunriver-La Pine club and embrace our “service above self” motto. If you would like to learn about becoming a member, we would love to have you attend one of our Wednesday morning meetings. To attend as our
guest, please contact Hamilton at 541-593-2934. You do not have to be a Sunriver resident to be a member; members come from all over south Deschutes County. Also, the club now offers a seasonal membership for people who do not live in the area year-round. Story tellers wanted The club is always on the lookout for interesting speakers to share their story with our members at our weekly Wednesday morning meetings. If you would like to be a speaker at a Rotary meeting, please contact Scott Asla at 541-815-3872.
Incoming Rotary president Cheri Martinen (center, blue shirt) presents a check to representatives of the La Pine Community Kitchen at a recent La Pine Chamber meeting. The kitchen was one of 1 local nonprofits that received a total of 3 ,000 in local Rotary grants in December.
Resident honored for Rotary contributions By Mark Dennett Supporting the Rotary Foundation, the top-rated nonprofit in America, is critical to securing and growing Rotary nonprofit programs throughout the world. Established in 1957, thousands of Rotarians each year become Paul Harris Fellows by contributing $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. The club was especially pleased to honor Sunriver-La Pine Rotarian Rob Foster for receiving his fourth stone for
his Paul Harris pin. Foster has now donated $4,000 to helping fund Rotary projects here and around the world. Congratulations Ron. Help your community, save the date Want to help us, help local nonprofits? The 17th edition of the club’s major fundraiser will take place at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 31 in Sunriver Resort’s historic Great Hall. Last year, the event raised $42,000 for south Deschutes County nonprofits.
Always one of the social highlights of the year for Sunriver residents, there are two ways to support this annual event. First, you can join others by attending the annual gala. “This dinner and community auction are not just for Rotarians,” said Laurie Henberg, Rotary president. “We encourage everyone to join us for a great evening in the Great Hall.” Tickets include an evening of friendship, fine dining and wine, with live and silent auctions. Cheri Martinen, chair
Help raise funds for Three Rivers School with box tops The March 1 deadline is approaching for submitting “Box Tops for Schools,” and Three Rivers PTA invites the Sunriver community to drop off any Box Tops they may have collected to Three Rivers School. Located in the Sunriver Business Park, tops can be dropped off during school hours at the front desk 8:30am -3:30pm, Monday through Friday (although avoiding the
school from about 2:45-3:15pm is advisable), mailed (56900 Enterprise Drive, Sunriver, OR 97707), or sent in with a Three Rivers student. Each box top is worth 10 cents to the school. For this school year, only $215 has been raised for the school through this program. Last year more than $700 was raised. With help from the community, Three Rivers PTA would like to try to match or exceed that number.
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Authors Houston, Vlautin to present at Sunriver Books By Deon Stonehouse Join Sunriver Books & Music on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. as we have the honor of presenting Pam Houston for “Deep Creek.” A slide show is planned to give a visual reference to the awesome beauty of her mountain home. In 2005, when we opened Sunriver Books & Music, it was important to me that Pam Houston be our first author presentation. She is one of the most talented authors writing today, with a bold clear voice and stories that reach deep. For over 25 years Houston has lived above 9,000 feet surrounded by snow covered mountain peaks in Colorado. At 31, Houston’s first book, “Cowboys Are My Weakness,” was a success, granting her a small financial independence ($21,000) heretofore unknown to the young wordsmith, giving her the means to purchase a home (a novel concept to a young woman whose belongings fit in the trunk of her car). “Deep Creek” is the story of Houston’s bonding with her
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Horses, Roany and Desco, have grown old on her ranch. Icelandic sheep (Wooly Nelson is major cute) make it a working ranch, chickens for eggs. A pair of rescued miniature donkeys, Simon and Isaac, joined the crew. The donkeys are playful and mischievous; Isaac has an impressive Napoleon complex that leads him into trouble occasionally. She writes with humorous affection about their adventures. On Saturday, Feb. 23 at 5 p.m. Willy Vlautin will give a presentation on “Don’t Skip Out on Me,” a beautifully written story of a young man’s coming of age with the pursuit of a dream that takes him away from the people and place he loves. People living on the margins, on the knife edge of life tend to be the subjects of Vlautin’s novels. “Don’t Skip Out On Me” is populated by unforgettable characters facing life with grace in tough situations. Mr. Reese lives in a rugged part of Nevada eking out a living as a sheep rancher. At 72 the work is rough and the challenges unending. Shepherds hired to watch the
flock succumb to the months of loneliness, forsaking the sheep in their care. Mr. and Mrs. Reese took in a young boy, Horace, part Paiute, part Irish, and come to think of him as they would have a son. They watched him grow up, watched him struggle with feelings of abandonment by his parents, and understood when he felt the need to strike out on his own. There are many things Horace likes about ranch life: he is fond of the animals, cares about the Reese’s deeply, and is good at the work. Despite the sadness of leaving, Horace wants to make something of himself, needs to feel that he counts, and is determined to make his mark as a boxer, to be like the heroes of his youth. Abandoning the mountains of Nevada, he journeys to Tucson then Mexico to pursue a dream in a dangerous game. The Reeses are admirable people – kind to their animals, struggling despite their age to hold onto a way of life that is fast disappearing. Horace is easy to care about, a gentle natured young man trying to achieve a sense of worth. Vlautin writes stories that touch the heart. Vlautin is multi-talented, he is also lead singer and songwriter for Richmond Fontaine, their music has the same haunting quality found in Vlautin’s stories. There will be refreshments and drawings for prizes. Please call 541-593-2525, email sun riverbooks@sunriverbooks. com or stop by to sign up to attend. The events are free. More information is available at sunriverbook.com. Sunriver Books & Music is located in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver.
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Join in club discussions for great reading opportunities By Deon Stonehouse Book Clubs are a great way to meet other passionate readers and spend a pleasant evening discussing books. Book Club meetings are held on Mondays at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. • Feb. 11 the mystery Book Club discusses “Lady Cop Makes Trouble” by Amy Stewart. Combining real events and people from history with an intriguing mystery, the story begins with a devious prison escape. Constance Kopp was one of the first deputy sheriffs in the USA, quite an accomplishment in the early 1900s. As the story opens, Constance has been pulled off of her deputy duties and assigned the job of prison matron for the female prisoners while the sheriff navigates the political consequences of hiring a woman deputy. Constance speaks several languages, one of their prisoners, von Matthesius,
speaks German. He has been taken to the hospital complaining of a variety of issues, the sheriff needs Constance to act as interpreter. The hospital is in chaos when they arrive – providing an opportunity for the prisoner to escape while Constance was on duty. At the time, if a prisoner escaped and is not immediately recaptured, the sheriff could be jailed to serve the prisoner’s term. Constance is horrified by the potential threat to the sheriff and her role in events. She is determined to catch the escapee. Stewart does a great job of providing detail on an independent woman’s life in that era, creating a complicated mystery based on real events that show Constance’s ingenuity and determination, and it is great fun to read. • Feb. 18 Fiction and Classic Book Clubs combine for a discussion of Phillip Roth’s
“American Pastoral,” winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Seymore Levov was destined to succeed, a popular high school athlete, married a beauty queen, enlisted in the Marine Corp, and then took over the family business; he was living
the good life. Then the 1960s came, Vietnam tore the country apart, and his daughter Merry destroyed his certainties with her passionate beliefs and reckless actions. It is a powerful story that captures historic events and the impact when a member of the family makes tragic choices. In 2016, Ewan McGregor directed and starred in a film adaptation. • Feb. 25 the Non-Fiction Book Club discusses “The Fifth Risk” by Michael Lewis. Breathing fresh air (or at least air that is not imminently dangerous), eating safe food, avoiding a nuclear meltdown, ensuring that future generations will have wilderness to enjoy: these and many other facets of life in the USA have been protected by departments of government. While it may be fashionable to oppose bureaucracy, I don’t think any of
New area businesses The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce announces the opening of two new businesses in the Sunriver Business Park. Sunriver PRO Bookkeeping is now open in the Sunriver Chamber office at 56825 Venture Lane. Owner Julia Pfeifer has more than 25 years of bookkeeping experience is offering four hours of free data entry with your first month of book-
keeping. Services, including Quick Books instruction, are available for both businesses and individuals. Call 541-728-3246 or drop in for your free consultation. For more information, visit www.sunriverprobook keping.com Also new to the area is Thistle Learning Center of Sunriver. The center provides academic
us would get very far without air to breathe or food to eat. In the past these departments were staffed by scientists, economists, and people who knew a bit about the work they were doing for the American people. Times have changed. Lewis explains what is happening in some of these departments essential to the running of our country. In the Department of Energy, tasked with such mundane issues as risk assessment for nuclear reactors, we lost essential personnel. In the Department of Agriculture, staff that could tell one end of a steer from another were replaced by such great hires as a cabana operator unversed in anything agricultural. Sunriver Books & Music is located in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver. Call 541-593-2525 or visit www. sunriverbooks.com for more information. tutoring, college planning and guidance, college test preparation and school placement. Dr. Trish graduated from Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado with a Bachelor of Science in English and special education, and graduated from the University of Oregon’s Doctor of Education program. She has extensive training and experience in reading and writing programs, T B,
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Sunriver Men’s Golf: Who dreams of golf in mid-winter?
50s (it happens!), light breezes (keep it under 15 mph please), little chance of precip and, if we are really lucky, with an overnight low of above-freezing temperatures (the mother-lode) to minimize the likelihood of a frost delay. We’ve had some last minute surprises and miscalculations but mostly we have made successful choices. Those members of the SRMGC who are not on the winter golf email list and would like to be may email me for inclusion (at my email address at the end of the article). Why the SRMGC plays down-mountain in winter.
By Paul Griego available. While some of the Some avid golfers who live mornings have been a bit frosty, in the area full time find enjoy- warming sun and light breezes ment engaging in othhave even provided er sports – skiing, inample opportunity door tennis, pickleball, to doff the typical working out, personal winter top jacket or hobbies and other purfleece lined vest. It’s suits. If lucky enough, extraordinary that they may vacation for the greens at some a while in warmer cliof these venues have mates to enjoy a game Paul J.Grieco been in remarkably of golf or two or several. good shape and Those golfers who don’t have putts have rolled truer than other winter sports interests one would normally expect. Season begins in April; may be particularly prone to However, there are still those consider joining the club cabin fever, perhaps snowed-in, moments earlier in the rounds, As of now, the Meadows golf shovel-weary or otherwise stuck before the sun’s rays soften the course is slated to open April 5. at home dreaming a lot about greens a bit, when the golfer SRMGC will have its opening playing. Watching golf from strikes what appears to be a de- breakfast banquet on April 10, Hawaii and southern California cent approach shot to the center with a round of golf immediateon TV serves only to intensify of a still-frozen green, that he’ll ly following at the Crosswater the feelings of longing. The win- watch in bemused exasperation club. The men’s club official ter golfer always awaits the first as the ball bounds 30 feet over weekly competitions begin on signs of thaw that allow him or the green on one long, mut- April 17 and continue through her to don gloves, fleece jacket ter-inducing super-ball hop. Oct. 30. and hat, ski pants and other It’s truly an opportune time The Woodlands course opens warming aids to hit that first to practice clubbing down or on May 17 and remains open hand stinging, elbow jarring, learning punch shots that run through Oct. 13. The Meadows duck-hook of a cold weather up to the green. last day of scheduled play is shot to frosty fairways that are Finding those intermittently slated for Nov. 3. However, if more receptive to mortar rounds good days to play presents a good weather prevails into the than golf rounds. That longing challenge in monitoring the fall, resort management may has been somewhat mitigated weather forecast, patiently keep the Meadows course open of late, as the Sunriver Men’s scanning several days ahead longer. Golf Club (SRMGC) group of for times when temperatures You don’t need to live in winter golf nuts has been com- may reach the mid-40s to low Sunriver to be a member of paratively fortunate so far due to unusually warmer daytime weather and certainly less snow (or none at all) at lower altitudes than at Sunriver’s 4,200 feet. S.E. Pihl ConStruCtion The winter golf group has SINCE 1976 enjoyed play on a half dozen REMODEL SPECIALISTS ◆ ADDITIONS ◆ 2ND FLOOR occasions in late December KITCHEN & BATH ◆ DECKS ◆ RESTORATION and January (and is hoping for more of the same in February) PIHLBILT.COM • PIHLBILT@GMAIL.COM at Juniper (Redmond), Meadow 17334 BEAVER PLACE, SUNRIVER OR 97707 • OREGON LICENSE CCB#110370 Lakes (Prineville), Eagle Crest (Redmond) and Crooked River (Terrebonne). A nice benefit, in addition to being able to play at all, is that at this time of year the lowest greens fees are
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Fire safety, Upper Deschutes fishing topics of UDRC meeting By Monte Dammarell Upper Deschutes River Communities speakers for the Feb. 21 meeting will be Mike Supkis, Fire Chief for the La Pine Fire District and Shaun Pigott, President of the Trout Unlimited Redbands Association. Supkis will be providing La Pine Fire District updates, information on how residents and businesses can prepare prior to the occurrence of a wildfire, and the department’s efforts to identify individual properties with fire safety issues thru the Integra computerized program. Supkis is a 40-year veteran of public safety and pleased to serve the community of La Pine and Sunriver area as fire
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chief s i n c e 2 0 1 0 . He previously served as fire c h i e f, p u b l i c safety director and police chief in pro progressive public safety organizations within Idaho, Alaska and Oregon. Supkis has degrees in forestry and fire science, and is also a graduate of the Alaska Public Safety Academy and the National Fire Academy, Executive Fire Officer Program. Shaun Piggott will be discussing the programs and efforts being done by Trout Unlimited to improve and strengthen the fish population in the Upper Deschutes
River and all its tributaries. One area he will specifically address is the status of removing the “tubes” river crossing on the Fall River above the Fall River Falls. Piggott is a 30-year resident of the UpUp per Deschutes area, first moving to River Meadows in 1988 and then, in 1995, building a home adjacent to the big Deschutes. A lifelong fly angler, Piggott has fished and floated most of the rivers in the Deschutes Basin with a special passion for the Upper Deschutes and Fall River. He became president of the Deschutes Redbands Chapter of Trout Unlimited (577 members) two years ago and through TU continues his work on restoration, conservation and education activities throughout Central Oregon. The meeting will be at the Sunriver Area Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 21 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. (the library is located in the Sunriver Business Park). Please plan to attend and learn what is happening with both fire prevention and river issues that impact our area. For additional information about the Upper Deschutes River Communities access our website at udrc.org.
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1 2 / 2 7 F ou nd d ebit ca rd . O w ner l a ter ca l l ed to report l osing th e ca rd a nd req u ested th a t th e f ou nd ca rd be sh red d ed . 1 2 / 2 8 R eport of possibl e bu rgl a ry a t B ea ver R id ge l oca tion. T h e reported missing items w ere l a ter f ou nd in a d if f erent l oca tion insid e th e h ome. 1 2 / 2 8 V a n pa rk ed a pprox ima tel y th ree f eet on th e sid e of th e roa d w a y on F ox L a ne, bl ock ing emergency veh icl e a nd snow pl ow a ccess. P rior to th is d a y , th e cited person notif ied S R P D sta f f th a t th ey w ere going to pu rposel y pa rk th e veh icl e on th e roa d w a y so th a t it w ou l d be tow ed a t no ex pense to th em. A cita tion w a s issu ed ba sed on th ese sta tements. T h a nk s to th e snow , th e d rivew a y cl ea rl y sh ow ed w h ere th e veh icl e h a d been previou sl y pa rk ed , a nd tra ck s w ere visibl e w h ere th e veh icl e h a d been moved ou t of th e d rivew a y a nd onto th e sid e of th e roa d . 1 2 / 2 8 R espond ed to H a re L a ne f or report of a d og bite. T h e bite victim d id not w a nt to pu rsu e ch a rges a ga inst th e d og’ s ow ners. 1 2 / 2 9 A n of f icer w a s d ispa tch ed to a S isk in L a ne l oca tion f or report of a pa rk ing viol a tion. O f f icer conta cted th e resid ents a t th e l oca tion a nd th ey a greed to move a l l veh icl es into th e d rivew a y . 1 2 / 3 0 C ond u cted tra f f ic control on C ircl e 1 0 a nd E a st C a sca d e f or a tree th a t f el l a cross th e roa d . S R O A P u bl ic W ork s respond ed a nd cl ea red th e roa d w a y . 1 2 / 3 0 D u ring rou tine pa trol , of f icer noticed a tree f el l onto a j ob tra il er a t a constru ction site on R ed C ed a r. S u n F orest C onstru ction w a s th e ow ner of th e tra il er. T h e tra il er a ppea red to stil l be secu re. O f f icer l ef t a messa ge a t th e S u n F orest bu siness of f ice a nd conta cted a n empl oy ee a d vising of th e tree. 1 2 / 3 0 R P on T a ma ra ck L a ne ca l l ed to report cou ga r prints a rou nd severa l of h is compa ny ’ s renta l properties. R P su ggested w e pu t ou t a remind er to every one to not l ea ve f ood in th e ou tsid e ga rba ge ca ns. L et’ s not f eed th e cou ga rs… or th e ra ccoons… or th e bea rs… or th e coy otes… 1 2 / 3 1 S topped veh icl e f or f a il to signa l ex iting a tra f f ic circl e on A bbot D rive. D river w a s f ou nd to be D W S . S u bj ect w a s cited in l ieu of cu stod y .
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Series of classes helps beginners build computer skills Technology can help people connect with family and friends, explore learning interests, and even open up personal and professional opportunities. But the fast-moving nature of technology can also create barriers. That’s where Deschutes Public Library comes in: its robust offering of computer classes will have even the most hesitant computer user up and running in no time. Starting in 2019, the library is grouping its computer classes into sets of series that provide clear paths for learning and improvement. Each series focuses on the beginner computer user and addresses common needs, from mastering Windows 10 and Excel to learning social networking and buying and
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Cup events against other local clubs (Black Butte, Eagle Crest and Widgi Creek) and the twoday Sunriver Cup tournament (SR vs. Crosswater). There are individual, partner and four-man events, involving all skill levels in both flighted and non-flighted events. Results of play are posted on our website shortly after play and are tracked cumulatively throughout the season, capped with a season-ending ban-
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selling items online. “So much has changed with our technology over such a short period of time,” says librarian and computer class coordinator Jennifer Pedersen. “Along with that, the way we teach computer skills has changed. People want to learn to do specific things like post an ad on Craigslist. We believe these series of classes will help our customers achieve specific goals while learning broader skills as well.” Each series features three classes, but participants can pick and choose the classes they’d like to take (with the exception of the Coding Camp, which requires registration for all three):
quet in recognition of category winners with raffles and prizes worth thousands of dollars; and, very importantly, most SRMGC members play together regularly in their own groups in friendly, non-official competitions on multiple days of the week. Find the SRMGC online at www.srmensgolf.com. Apply for membership using the An-
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with a mission to restore streamflow and improve water quality in the Deschutes River Basin. The DRC specializes in programs and projects that employ voluntary, market-based incentives to restore flows. The DRC is non-litigious and serves as leaders and facilitators of basin-wide water management conversations. The board is comprised of key private and public stakeholders in the basin. The organization has worked with eight irrigation districts and over 200 landowners to restore over 200 cubic feet per second of streamflow to the basin’s rivers and streams.
• Computer Starter Pack: Intro to Windows 10; Intro to the Cloud; Intro to Facebook • Online Smarts: Fake News & Information Literacy; Savvy Search Skills; Online Privacy • Buying & Selling Online: Intro to eBay; Intro to Facebook Marketplace; Intro to Craigslist nual Membership Registration tab in the menu (on the lower left side of the home page). For more information email SRMGC President Dave Buhaly at dbuhaly2@msn.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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Earthquake continued from page 26 generation,” Kuna said. The seismometer deployment – from September 2012 to October 2013 – resulted in the detection of more than 1,600 earthquakes at the Blanco Ridge, a 130-kilometer segment of the Blanco fault that served as the study area. Two distinct asperities – basically rough edges – along the ridge rupture roughly every 14 years with quakes in the magnitude 6 range. “Our work was enabled by recent advances in long-term ocean-bottom seismometer
deployments and is only the second major project targeting an oceanic transform fault,” said co-corresponding author John Nabelek, professor of geology and geophysics at OSU. At its southernmost point, the Blanco Transform Fault is about 100 miles from Cape Blanco, Oregon’s westernmost location, and the fault runs northwest to a point about 300 miles from Newport. The Cascadia Subduction Zone, a fault that extends from British Columbia to northern California, lies between the Blanco fault and the coastline. The fault was the site of a magnitude 9 earthquake in
1700 and is building up stress where the Juan de Fuca Plate is sliding underneath the North American Plate. Some scientists predict a 40 percent chance of another magnitude 9 or bigger quake occurring along the fault in the next 50 years. “The Blanco fault is only 400 kilometers offshore,” Nabelek said. “A slip on Blanco could actually trigger a Cascadia Subduction slip; it would have to be a big one, but a big Blanco quake could trigger a subduction zone slip.” The Earth is put together in layers beneath the crust, the outermost skin that varies in
thickness from about 40 miles (continental crust at mountain ranges) to about 2 miles (oceanic crust at mid-ocean ridges). The boundary between the crust and the next layer, the upper mantle, is known as the Moho. “We see slow, aseismic slips that occur at depth in the fault beneath the Moho and load the shallower part of fault,” Nabelek said. “We can see a relationship between mantle slip and crust slip. The slip at depth most likely triggers the big earthquakes. The big ones are preceded by foreshocks associated with creep.” Kuna explains that the layers
have different levels of seismic “coupling,” the ability of a fault to lock at asperities and accumulate stress. “The crust is fully coupled – all slip is released in a seismic way,” Kuna said. “Fault in the shallow mantle is partly coupled, partly not, and releases slip both seismically and aseismically. The deep mantle is fully creeping, uncoupled, with no earthquakes. But the fault is loaded by this creep from beneath – it’s all driven from beneath. Our results also show that an aseismic fault slip may trigger earthquakes directly, which may have implications for active faults on land.”
Letters from readers SROA fees increase
By Christine Dull, Sunriver I’m wondering if any other owners besides me choked while writing their checks to SROA this year? With a 4.5 percent increase in the Maintenance Fund dues, plus a 2 percent increase in the Recreation Plus program, it was a hefty increase! I’m hoping the Board will look at ways to increase the fees to NON-OWNERS using the SHARC to help avoid these high owners’ fees. Perhaps a higher SHARC entry cost will also keep the crowds down so that owners can better enjoy the amenities By Susan Berger
of the facilities we paid for.
A great start
By Debra and Wally MacDougall, Sunriver & Tualatin What a delightful way to start the new year! We were over for a winter visit in time to attend the January Homeowner’s Happy Hour at the SHARC. It was wonderful to meet new neighbors and visit with old friends. What better way to start the new year than extending our heartfelt thanks to the members of the Owner Enrichment Committee for dedicating their time, listening and planning skills and passion to create this
extraordinarily well organized and congenial event for all homeowners to enjoy! And such a pleasure to head down Beaver Drive on our way to the library. Without exaggerating, this is probably the first winter visit in 30 years we can recall not having to maneuver around and through chuck holes, flooding and traffic backups at the intersection of Beaver and Abbot Drives. Kudos to SROA, engineers and all partners involved for their careful planning and hard work. We very much appreciate this effective solution to an old problem. We are grateful!
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From the Editor’s Desk: Like a good neighbor...
Whether it be full time, part time or vacationing visitors, there appears to be a growing trend of overstepping boundaries between neighbors in Sunriver. It’s not too late to include being a better neighbor to your list of new year resolutions. You’d think this wouldn’t be a topic of discussion, but I have to ask… what happened with common decency or just plain old common sense? Oh, wait… common sense is dead (re: “From the Editor’s Desk,” January 2019 Scene). Absentee ownership may be the norm in Sunriver, but this doesn’t allow anyone carte blanche to use someone else’s property as an extension to their own. Unless, of course, you have worked out a mutual agreement – such as using the other’s driveway when they’re not there for parking extra cars. Being a good neighbor is not a difficult task. Think how you would feel if someone consistently trespassed on your property to reach a pathway or let their dog use your landscape as a restroom… would you like it? Probably not. Here’s a short list of what NOT to do: It’s not OK to take a shortcut (on foot or bicycle) SUNRIVER SCENE • FEBRUARY 2019
through a neighbor’s property to reach wherever you’re going. • It’s not OK to let your children/grandchildren trample and play in the neighbor’s yard. • It’s not OK to blare your music or have loud parties at all hours. • It’s not OK to take a neighbor’s wood, even though they may only be in Sunriver a few times a year. • It’s not OK to put your trash in a neighbor’s trash can (or in the pathway trash cans, either). • It’s also not OK to dump or leave household trash at the recycling center. • It’s not OK to use the neighbor’s deck as an extension to your summer barbecue party. • It’s not OK to use a neighbor’s scenic, river view property for a private picnic. • It’s not OK to take out trees, limbs, etc. on your neighbor’s property to improve your view. • It’s not OK to let your dog roam free, bark incessantly or use a neighbor’s yard as a toilet (applies to cats as well). • It’s not OK to use the neighbor’s driveway or yard as overflow parking for visiting relatives, friends, vacationing guests, contractors or service providers. • It’s not OK for you or your contractor to blow your snow into the neighbor’s yard or driveway. • It’s not OK to use a neighbor’s property to access, www.sunriverowners.org
float or exit the river. This list could go on. These are actual complaints owners have reported to SROA and, unfortunately, is happening with more and more frequency. And don’t be too quick to blame it on just the visiting tourists. Residents are guilty as well. Poet Robert Frost wrote it best in “Mending Wall” – “good fences make good neighbors.” Unfortunately, fences are not allowed in Sunriver but establishing boundaries between you and your neighbor helps you both respect each other’s space and privacy. It’s OK to talk to your neighbor, share a cup of coffee (or an afternoon cocktail) and air out any differences. Be a good neighbor, aim for a higher standard and set the example that, in the end, will be a benefit to all. Should you have next door visitors or neighbors actually breaking the law or violating Sunriver Rules & Regulations (such as trespassing, excessive noise or parking issues), the easiest solution is to contact the Sunriver Police when it happens. You are not “bothering” them by doing so. A visit by your friendly local law enforcement may be just the ticket for someone to realize that certain behaviors are unacceptable. The non-emergency number to reach the Sunriver Police is 541-593-1014 during Monday-Friday business hours or 541-693-6911 after hours and on weekends. Page 39
SUNRIVER VILLAGE BLDG 5 SUNRIVER, OR 541.593.8122 CASCADESOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
LUXURY IS AN EXPERIENCE, NOT A PRICE POINT MLS #201900196
MLS #201900155
CO R N E R LOT I N T H E H E A R T O F S U N R I V E R
7 7 Q U E L A H CO N D O
2 BD | 2 BA | LOFT | 1,222 SF | $365,000
2 BD | 2 BA | 1,208 SF | $349,000
Beautifully updated single-level Quelah Condo with warm NW tones and textures, great room with rock gas fireplace, spacious kitchen, two master suites, hardwood floors, and quality furnishings. This property also has a solid rental track record if you're looking for additional income.
This wonderful home has close access to everything that makes Sunriver so special. The vaulted ceilings give this chalet style home a great "warm" feeling. Pellet stove, master on the main, large deck space, hot tub and more! New heat pump and furnace in 2018. Large carport is approved to be converted to a garage.
KEN RENNER, PRINCIPAL BROKER 541.280.5352 | ken.renner@cascadesir.com
KELLY WINCH, BROKER 541.390.0398 | kelly.winch@cascadesir.com MLS#201811596 #0000000 MLS
SUNRIVER AIRPL ANE HANGAR
MLS #201810886
HIDDEN HILLS DISTINCTION
1,065 SF | $150,000
3 BD | 2.5 BA | 1,870 SF | .11 AC | $499,000
Rare hangar at the Sunriver airport. T-Hangar will accommodate most single engine and smaller twin aircraft. The bi-fold door is approximately 40' x 11', and the depth is 31'. This hangar is equipped with electric winch and upgraded florescent lighting.
Traditional Craftsman with a modern twist! With abundant windows to let the Central Oregon sunshine in, this well-thought-out floor plan includes master suite on main, utility room, office nook and loft. Quality craftsmanship and elegant finishes complement the Bend mountain lifestyle.
ROGER WAYLAND, PRINCIPAL BROKER 541.408.0819 | roger.wayland@cascadesir.com
JENN SCHAAKE, PRINCIPAL BROKER 541.480.1142 | jenn.schaake@cascadesir.com
Robyn Tuttle Elected to COAR Board of Directors 2019 ROBYN TUTTLE Broker Sunriver Village, Bldg. 5 541.588.0181 tuttleandtuttle@gmail.com tuttlebendrealestate.com
Cascade Sotheby's International Realty would like to congratulate Robyn Tuttle, of the Tuttle and Tuttle team in Sunriver, on being elected to the Central Oregon Association of Realtors (COAR) Board of Directors for 2019. COAR acts as the voice of the real estate industry in Central Oregon, serving Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson and Harney counties. Robyn’s ethics and mission fall in line with that of COAR with their shared belief that we can build better communities by supporting quality growth and sustainable economies and housing opportunities. Robyn will be representing Sunriver on the board, which serves area realtors by maintaining ethical standards, providing continuing education, promoting the value of realtors, and advocating on behalf of the real estate industry. Each office is independently owned and operated
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