February 2021 Sunriver Scene by Sunriver Scene

Oregon is home to 14 species owls, several of which can be spotted in Sunriver Page 8

COVID-19 SHUTDOWNS As the Scene went to press, it was not known if Deschutes County’s COVID risk level would drop low enough to reopen some services. Readers should contact a business/organization to confirm their hours of operation, meeting or event dates published in this issue.

Sunriver owners share their travel adventures (pre-COVID) Page 17

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

FEBRUARY 2021

VOLUME XLVII • NUMBER 2

Opportunity awaits Owners encouraged to run for the SROA Board of Directors

Turn to Opportunity, page 5

Sunriver resident Dan Youmans is the incoming president for the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce.

COURTESY KRISTINE THOMAS

Outgoing, incoming chamber presidents dedicated to the community By Kristine Thomas Outgoing Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce president John Holland and incoming chamber president Dan Youmans are accustomed to rolling up their sleeves, diving into a project and working diligently until it’s successfully completed. Throughout their professional careers Holland, a retired developer and Youmans, a retired regional vice president

of external affairs at AT&T, have found solutions to an array of challenges. Now, they are working together along with Sunriver Chamber Executive Director Kent Elliott and the board of directors to continue to support Sunriver business and to promote Sunriver as a safe place to visit and live during the pandemic. “The chamber and their partners have a great deal of business expertise, and

our board and executive director are passionate about the Sunriver community,” said Youmans. “We have a lot of work ahead, but I can’t think of a better group of people to take on these challenges.” For 18 years, Holland has lived full time in Sunriver while Youmans made Sunriver his permanent residence just five years ago. Their respect for the Turn to Chamber, page 3

Watch your inbox for SROA’s Comprehensive Owner Survey SROA NEWS – Owners who have provided SROA with an email will be receiving an electronic version of the 2021 SROA Comprehensive Owner Survey later in February. Owner surveys are conducted every few years and used as a tool by the board and staff in understanding the community’s demographics, amenity use, owner thoughts on various topics and to help plan future projects or improvements within Sunriver. The survey will first be sent as an online experience to save the association

money by not having to send a mass mailing to all 4,176 Sunriver properties. If you have previously provided SROA with your email, no further action is needed. If you feel we may not have your email or you have changed it recently, fill out a submission form by clicking “Update My Information” – located on the middle of the SROA website homepage – at www.sunriverowners. org by Feb. 12 to receive the survey electronically. Surveys are sent to the primary owner of record for each property, and it’s one

survey per property. Please watch for the survey as it will be arriving from DRC Research and could be caught by your email spam/junk folders. Be sure to check these folders if you don’t find it in your inbox. Also check the email of your spouse/partner as they may have already received the survey for the property. For those who don’t have an email on file or who fail to fill it out online by a certain deadline date, a paper survey will mailed in early March. Turn to Survey, page 3 SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLVII • NUMBER 2 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707

SROA NEWS – An opportunity awaits you in this new year: the chance to serve your Sunriver community in a unique and meaningful way as a member of the SROA Board. This month, the Nominating Committee of the Sunriver Owners Association continues its search for candidates to run for the SROA Board of Directors for a three year term, 2021-2024. All Sunriver property owners, resident and non-resident, are eligible. The SROA Board meets every third Saturday of the month (via Zoom during the COVID-19 shutdown). The Board also meets on the prior Friday for a work session to discuss and review Saturday’s agenda items. The Saturday meeting is to finalize and approve policy decisions. Once in-person meetings resume, Board members who are unable to attend a meeting may always participate remotely. This makes it easier for non-resident owners to participate. Now is the time to take advantage of this opportunity to serve by expressing your interest in being a potential candidate for the SROA Board of Directors in the August election. There are three ways to initiate your candidacy: 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 with this article 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, or 3. Get 100 other Sunriver property owners (only one signature per property allowed) to sign your Petition for Candidacy.

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SUNRIVER SCENE • FEBRUARY 2021

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SUNRIVER

SCENE FEBRUARY 2021 Volume XLVII, 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 residential 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.

CONTACT THE SCENE EDITOR Susan Berger 541.585.2937 susanb@srowners.org COMMUNICATIONS TECH Linda Donahue 541.585.3770 lindad@srowners.org

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Sunriver community is what inspired them to volunteer for the chamber. Holland’s involvement with the chamber spans more than a decade, with his focus on creating a strong foundation for the organization to continue to grow. “The pandemic took me out of my stride for my goals and aspirations for my last year as president, but I feel we accomplished a great deal to support our Sunriver businesses,” Holland said, adding he will continue to serve the chamber as an advisor.

Holland, along with others, worked with Deschutes County Commissioners to help secure a $40,000 grant to provide support to small businesses during the pandemic. His overall goal is to see local businesses not dependent on the high season for their revenue but to successfully have consistent business throughout the year. Youmans said the chamber’s top priority for 2021 will be to assist local businesses recover and ultimately succeed during this difficult time. “We launched our “Buy Local” campaign, which we think will be highly beneficial, especially as we go into the shoulder season in Sunriver,”

First reading: owner comment period open until March 17 At the January meeting of the SROA Board of Directors, the board was presented with a first reading of proposed changes submitted by the Covenants Committee for the following Sunriver Rules & Regulations: • Addition of 5.07 Watercraft to Section 5 Noises, Nuisances and Offensive Activity and modifications to Section 2.02 Parking to align and ensure the new rule is enforceable. The rule modifications specifically refer to watercraft launching/takeout and parking. • Changing the fine for violation of Section 4.03 C Fireworks from $250 to $2,500. The proposed rule changes can be viewed online under News & Notices on the SROA homepage (www.sunriverowners.org). Owners have 60 days, or until March 17, to comment in favor of or against the proposed changes. Comments can be sent via email to infosroa@srowners.org. All comments will be provided to the board for consideration prior to any action by the board following the 60-day comment period. Owners are also reminded about another first reading already in progress regarding the allowance of Class 2 e-bikes on the pathways. This first reading language can also be found under News & Notices on the website. The comment period on e-bikes closes Feb. 17.

888.284.6639 toll-free email: infosroa@srowners.org www.sunriverowners.org

need to understand the wants and needs of each owner type,” said Keith Kessaris, SROA assistant general manager. “In addition, with roughly 300 homes turning over each year, getting a fresh perspective from new owners is equally important as well.” Additional details, including survey deadline dates, will be posted to News & Notices on the SROA website at www. sunriverowners.org in early February.

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Historically, SROA has conducted owner surveys every four to five years but has since changed to a three-year cycle in response to increased home sales and ownership turnover. “It’s important for all owners to participate in shaping the future of Sunriver. With a diverse community of owners ranging from full-time, to vacation home, to rental property, we

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said Youmans. “This will include continuing to serve as a communications link between our businesses and the community so that people are wellinformed about how they can support local businesses in a safe way, following the COVID health protocols.” Besides volunteering at the chamber, Youmans serves on the board of directors for the Central Oregon Trail Alliance and as the representative for the new south Deschutes County chapter. He worked with local volunteers to build the new Sunriver Trails for mountain biking and hiking just west of Cardinal Landing Bridge. Youmans encourages Sunriver area businesses to subscribe to the chamber’s newsletter and follow on Instagram and Facebook to learn about the

chamber’s work in the community and to see the value in becoming a member. “The primary role of the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce is to help our member businesses thrive,” said Youmans. “We do that in multiple ways, including promoting businesses both locally and to visitors, providing business education and training, and supporting public policies that encourage economic growth while preserving the quality of life that’s so special here in Central Oregon. By joining our chamber, businesses can support and be part of this important work.” Youmans is optimistic about the region’s recovery from the pandemic. “I know our businesses and the people who live in the Sunriver area care deeply about this community,” he said. “Through organizations like the chamber and many others, we’ll continue to support each other, and keep our community strong and healthy.”

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OWNERS ASSOCIATION

sroa president’s message

As we look at 2021’s chal- their guests. • A recommendation is forthlenges and opportunities, your Sunriver Owners Association coming this month from a task force of ownBoard of Directors ers regarding has adopted a series the Recycling of attainable goals for Center. An exour association. In tensive review my January Scene letof options will ter, I listed a number be presented of those goals that and reviewed include: by your board • Opening of the owners only North and likely Pool on June 19. The Brad Skinner shared with owners approved this owners to acfacility in 2019, and construc- cept or reject. The recommention is almost done. dations will address consider• Improvements throughout ation of a Deschutes County 2021 and 2022 to Mary Mc- offer to fund a new recycle Callum Park, another owner’s center and other alternatives only amenity. The park will be which owners will be able to enhanced by placement of flush consider during the annual toilets, installation of water election while also selecting and electricity to the existing three new SROA Board mempavilion, an extension of a pe- bers. destrian pathway near the river • A telecommunication’s task and throughout other parts of force is continuing to assess the park, and the placement of the best possible solutions for permanent picnic tables. All improving telecommunicaof these improvements, in ad- tions (television and internet) dition to those made in 2019, offerings that can adequately will increase the value and use accommodate ever-changing of the park for all owners and technological advances and re-

sulting in improved connectivity for owners and visitors alike. The task force will provide a well thought out recommendation, which will enhance Sunriver’s brand and property values going forward. The end goal is to develop a competitive and qualitative fiber optic system that will continue to attract full- and part-time owners to our community. • During the later part of the second quarter we will initiate a review of the Sunriver Design Manual and design review process in order to maintain the ambiance and integrity of our existing neighborhoods, lanes and circles, while also streamlining the review process for greater efficiency and owner participation. This will include a modernization of the Design Manual by simplifying the development criteria and standards, which will accelerate the entire review process but still maintain the desired architectural integrity inherent to Sunriver. Our desired outcome is to create proactive guidance and standards for

owners, designers and builders as Sunriver completes the build out of its few remaining undeveloped properties and the desire for remodeling continues to grow. • There are a number of administrative initiatives underway to improve our multiple databases, leading to improved responsiveness for all owners, builders, contractors and visitors. We will share those innovations as they are completed. • Most importantly, from my and the SROA Board’s perspective, is the work currently being done by a joint task force supported by your board, the Sunriver Service District Board (police and sire), rental agencies, the Sunriver Resort and the SROA Covenants Committee. This task force is creating an enhanced “Rule Awareness and Compliance” process/program readied by spring of this year. This program will focus on educating full-time residents, second home owners and visitors about the rules and standards that make life in Sunriver desirable

STAY INFORMED! Find SROA information on: • Governing documents • Forms to reserve a park, change your information, etc. • Department services and contacts • Community information • Calendar of meetings & events • AND MORE!

VISIT: www.sunriverowners.org

for all groups. The outfall will reflect to the entire country that the Sunriver brand and reputation is acknowledged and maintained. As this program is finalized in March and April, we will encourage all residents and visitors to understand, support and to comply with our rules, which govern our Sunriver lifestyle. Compliance and enforcement are always Turn to Message, page 5

Highlights, actions of the SROA Board of Directors monthly meeting The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. Board members present: Brad Skinner, Mike Gocke, Keith Mobley, Jackie Schmid, Gerhard Beenen, Bill Burke, Scott Gillies, Clark Pederson. Absent: Mark Murray. Staff present: James Lewis, Susan Berger, Jesus Mendoza. Owners forums From Jan. 15 work session • Cindy McCabe spoke on four separate issues, these included: 1.) She is pleased that SROA is going forward with improvements at Mary McCallum park and noted that she believes designs should be provided to owners for input; 2.) noted that something must be done to control dust generated from vehicle on the National Forest Service river access road north of Circle 7 to Benham Falls; 3) is in support of allowing Class 2 e-bikes on Sunriver pathways; and 4.) the parking issues at Harper Bridge, as discussed with the County Commissioners last month, must continue to be addressed – especially with the National Forest Service as they have existing sites that can be enhanced for river access. Page 4

From Jan. 16 regular meeting • Scott Brucker cited a need for a complete review/revision to the SROA Design Review process and the Design Manual. He encouraged the board to support and proceed with the scheduled 2021 review and update of the Design Review process and Design Manual. Board actions • Approved minutes of the Dec. 11, 2020 SROA board work session as corrected. • Approved minutes of the Dec. 12, 2020 SROA regular board meeting as corrected. • Approved the proposed change to Section 12 of the SROA Committee Policy. In 2018, the board had approved including the Human Resources Director as a member of the committee, but hadn’t revised the committee policy to reflect this change. • Approved revision to the SROA Employee Handbook to include “siblings” to the list of family members that an employee is allowed to use sick leave to care for. Additionally, the change also extends the same accommodation currently provided for bereavement leave, in the event of a sibling’s death. • Approved first reading to Sunriver Rules & Regulations proposing revisions and/or

SROA Financial Report There is no report as year-end financials are being wrapped up and will be presented at the Feb. 20 board meeting for review and approval. additions to Sections 2.02, 4.03 and 5. Owners have until March 17 to comment for or against the proposed changes. Comments can be emailed to infosroa@srowners.org. Committee action requests • Approved the resignation of Bob Wrightson from the Finance Committee. The board thanked Wrightson for his long-standing commitment and service to the committee, board and other SROA projects. Wrightson is moving to Bend. • Approved the appointment of Jen Zelen as new member of the Finance Committee. Other business • Director Mobley requested board consent that he contact a party involved as part of telecommunications infrastructure improvements in Maupin to find out how they obtained funding to pay for their project. Association operations • Administration: Continue www.sunriverowners.org

to monitor 2020 budget for revenue and expenditure impacts related to the effects of COVID-19. Conducted management and employee reviews. Met with Tammy Baney, CO Intergovernmental Council Executive Director, regarding SROA participation on or with their board as a representative of all planned communities. Met with survey consultant on the comprehensive owner survey. Continue to participate in the Recycling Center and Rental Registry task forces. Continue to meet with Community Development staff to assess and monitor workload, potential changes to the Design Manual, need for additional staff and revised office hours. Met with the Covenants Committee to discuss potential rule changes. Monitored progress of North Pool. • Accounting: Presented November and YTD financials to the Finance Committee. Sent out 2021 maintenance fee invoices to owners and processed more than 1,000 annual pay-

ments. Finalized 2020 annual operating and reserve budgets. • Communications: January Scene advertising revenue saw a slight bump due to some advertisers committing to and paying for a year of advertising in advance. Secured two additional rack locations for the Scene in the village – one near the ATM and the other in the hallway to the restroom near COVA. Continue to message updates and closure information related to COVID-19 on SROA’s websites and social media. • Community Development: Design meetings continue virtually. There are currently 220 active projects/ building permits that have been reviewed by the SROA/Design Committee, including new homes, major additions and small-scale projects. Overall activity dropped from the previous month and is consistent with previous years. • Natural Resources: Completed ladder fuels reduction and tree thinning on commons. Performed site visits regarding tree removal on private properties. Processed 2020 data and paperwork. • IT: Disposing of old electronics. Setting up a new comTurn to Highlights, page 7 SUNRIVER SCENE • FEBRUARY 2021

Opportunity continued from page 1

Forms are available at www. sunriverowners.org (under the Documents & Forms menu). Forms are also available at the SROA office foyer (57455 Abbot Drive – next to the fire station) to obtain them. You can also call 541-593-2411 to have forms mailed to you.

Contact a member of the Nominating Committee • • • • • • • •

Former directors share their experiences on the board

Laurence MacLaren, chair – laurencemaclaren@gmail.com or 503-522-8577 Holly Hendricks – doubleheche@gmail.com or 503-292-0133 Pat Hensley – grammar1@msn.com or 541-593-0315 Francie Ishmael – callmesfi@aol.com or 425-242-0554 Mark McConnell – mcconn@bendbroadband.com or 541-2701313 Randy Schneider – procyon2007@hotmail.com or 503-887-7274 Dennis Smeage – desmeage43@gmail.com or 541-593-7612 Terrence Van Oss – ter6646@yahoo.com or 541-480-7354

The SROA Nominating Committee asked former board members to offer their thoughts on what it was like to serve on the SROA Board of Directors and to encourage other owners to run. Why I ran for election to the Board

Important deadline dates • March 19: Candidates seeking nomination by application must submit their completed forms to the Nominating Committee at the SROA office. 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. • April 16 (4 p.m.): Those seeking candidacy by petition must file their petitions and other required forms with the SROA office to the attention of the Election Committee Chair,

Patty Smith (541-593-1756). • April 17: The slate of candidates will be announced at the SROA Board of Directors meeting. Contact any of the Nominating Committee members listed in the box above if you have any questions.

Message

I close by once again thanking all of you, as owners for your support. Staff informs me that COVID has increased the use of our website, various publications and call volumes. We suspect that those interactions will continue to accelerate as weather and seasonal change continues to bring more visitors to our community. This board and staff welcomes your input and thoughts at our monthly meetings and will endeavor to exceed your expectations as we are blessed with a community of owners and professionals who are dedicated to Sunriver’s

Mission Statement. On occasion, we might disagree on policy and future direction, but one thing is certain that we will always agree upon and that is our Mission Statement: “To Maintain Sunriver as a Premier Resort and Residential Community, protecting and enhancing its quality of life, natural environment, and property values.”

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a challenge as Sunriver contains 3,300 acres and 4,176 residences. However, with increased education, signage and a willingness of all owners to support compliance, and to request appropriate responses from SROA and the Sunriver Police as needed, we should be able to maintain the ambiance of Sunriver while being supportive of all owners and visitors. We will be discussing the recommendations of this task force in future Scene articles.

To try to give back to the community and to broaden by knowledge of our new home. Scott Hall, 2009-2012 --I thought being a board member would be a great way to learn about the inner workings of Sunriver. Gary Bigham, 2017-2020 --I wanted to serve the Sunriver Community (and) the “work” was interesting, and members of the Nominating Committee made the election process straightforward and easy to complete. Jim Adams, 2016-2019 --Over the years, many Sunriver owners have contributed their time and talents to maintaining the unique quality of life that Sunriver has to offer. I wanted to join the Board to help continue this effort. Frank Brocker, 2003-2006 --Turn to Experiences, page 6

DEARLY LOVED COMMUNITY, The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce believes in creating a cohesive and vibrant community

through impeccable safety measures, stellar customer service and unique fare and shopping. We believe in working together

to create magic and wonder in a comfortable and beautiful environment. We believe in the importance of local

by supporting local artisans, shops and eateries. We believe in our environment

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Oh, and we would love to provide Sunriver masks for you, should you need one! For a mask, contact: Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce (541) 593-8149 Exec@SunriverChamber.com

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Exciting developments for Sunriver You By Helen Heeren Even though it was challenging to have in person classes in 2020 (and could continue to be for some time in 2021), there have been two new important developments for Sunriver You. The first of these is that Sunriver You is now affiliated with the SROA Owner Enrichment Committee. The two organizations will work together to offer a broad scope of classes and educational programs. In addition, we are excited to be working with OSUCascades Innovation Co-Lab. This department within OSUCascades utilizes the talents of student interns to help grow businesses or nonprofits. In our case, they have created a YouTube channel for Sunriver You and will provide production resources to record and broadcast some of our classes. Some of these virtual classes will be moderated by Nathan Moses, Assistant Director for University Events and Community Engagement at OSU-C. Then, at a later date, the recorded class will be uploaded to our channel so Sunriver residents and

anyone anywhere will be able to view them. The first classes that will be offered virtual via Zoom and later for viewing on our new channel are the continuation (in more detail) on the “History of Sunriver” talk given by John Salzer in February 2020. We are also offering an informative virtual class on Navigating the SROA Design process (read more about these classes below). We thank you for your patience and understanding while we have had to postpone and reschedule classes due to COVID. For the most up to date information on the schedule of classes and to register for the upcoming virtual classes below, please visit the website at www. sunriveryou.com The History of Sunriver in Three Parts John Salzer first visited Sunriver in 1969, the same year a master plan was drafted to develop Sunriver as a resort and residential community. He consistently vacationed in Sunriver for 31 years before moving here permanently in

1999. As a resident for the last 21 years he has been involved with numerous nonprofits, served on the SROA and Service District boards, and was on the team that helped create SHARC. Salzer has done a huge amount of research and has a depth of knowledge that he will share over three classes. He will explain, entertain and enlighten us about the events that occurred during the last 50 years that shaped Sunriver into its current form. If you would like to watch the overview talk Salzer gave last February it is available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=TIF4Sp5qRgs History of Sunriver 1 – From 1968-1985 Thursday, March 11, 6 p.m. The history lesson goes back further than 1968 before “Sunriver” existed. Salzer will discuss the Camp Abbot military base, the years between then and 1968, the important players and how their vision of Sunriver came to be. There were a lot of twist and turns, but you should be able to im-

The ‘History of Sunriver’ was presented in February 2020.

press your friends with the back story, like how Connecticut Mutual was involved, once you listen to this lecture. History of Sunriver 2 – From 1985-2003 Thursday, March 25, 6 p.m. The story continues, and if you have always been confounded by why there is no Circle 8, all will be revealed here. There were other important events during these times like how Sunriver almost became a city and the formation of the Sunriver Service District that provides us with police and fire services. It is interesting to ponder how things would look if decisions had taken a different path. History of Sunriver 3 – From 2003-2020 Thursday, April 8, 6 p.m. By this point you are almost an expert on Sunriver facts and lore, but a lot of what newer residents take for granted are

Experiences continued from page 5

When Touchmark Founder and Chairman Werner G. Nistler, Jr. was caring for his aging parents, he wished he could find a place where they would be valued as individuals with unique backgrounds, needs, and goals. Not finding such a place, he made it his life’s mission to create that for others. When he started his company in 1980, the concept of the vibrant, modern retirement community did not exist. By the time the industry came around to the idea later, Touchmark was already laying its strong foundation that families have come to expect.

HISTORY YOU CAN TRUST. WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY Wednesdays in March

I was asked to serve for a year to fill in an empty position on the SROA Board. The experience was so positive that I ran for a three year term following my first year. Dennis Wood, 2005-2008 How I personally benefited from serving on the Board It allowed me to apply the skills and knowledge I developed in my professional life. I was interested in being involved in changes and improvements to SROA and our community. Robert Nelson, 2008-2020 --Personal gratification for

recent additions to Sunriver. SHARC, which is a big part of our community and draw for tourists, is only 8 years old. What events made it a reality? The current version of The Village at Sunriver, with its pleasing façades, is relatively new as well. The stories about the various village owners reads like an intriguing novel. Make sure you tune in for the conclusion of this story. Navigating the SROA Design Process Tuesday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m. This class will be taught by Mark Feirer the SROA Design Review Committee chair and Marty Seamons the SROA Code Enforcement Officer. Why does Sunriver look the way it does? The principles of the founding developers provided a vision but it’s the continuing regulation of building and landscape design that maintains that vision. The cornerstone of this process is the Design Committee Manual of Rules and Procedures. In this class you’ll learn how the Design Review Committee, supported by SROA’s Community Development Department, applies the manual’s guidelines and standards. Find out what free planning resources are available, learn how to avoid problems that can delay your plans, and get a head start on your landscape, remodel or new construction project. helping (our) community, LOTS of new knowledge gained in multiple fields, working with SROA staff – an incredible staff, and working with wonderful fellow Board members. Scott Hall, 2009-2012 --In all, the more I was involved, the more I enjoyed the experience. It was a great opportunity to meet and work with the SROA staff and Board and committee members. Gary Bigham, 2017-2020 --Serving with accomplished Board colleagues and staff, and having a sense of contributing and being part of a great organization. Jim Adams, 2016-2019

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puter that will handle GIS software. Completed printing the access cards for the North RV Storage yard. Conducted bi-annual password changes on all computers. • Public Works: Picked up wood rounds around Sunriver and moved to PW yard. Hauled grasses and cattails from the meadow. Replaced COVID signage. Removed cinders along the guard rail on Cottonwood Road to alleviate erosion issues. Conducted annual fleet servicing and made repairs to a grader blade and the sander’s hydraulic system.

Sunriver Brewing Company is excited to announce the initial releases from their longanticipated barrel aged beer program. The beers will be presented in 500ml bottles and extremely limited draft. The series are affectionately named “Wild” and “Wood.” The Wild Series will feature bottle conditioned beers influRepaired pump at the tot pool and made heater repairs. Working with new facilities manager to implement asset essentials. • Recreation/SHARC: Emailed renewal notices for Recreation Plus, extended family and long-term renters. Created Recreation Plus Program invoices to combat overpayment that has historically occurred, as well as communicate any credits on account. Started selling Member Preference cards. Created a process for loaning out fitness equipment for virtual fitness class participants. Continued deep cleaning of fitness equipment. Added fitness class dates through the end of February in Active Net. Virtual fitness

enced by Brettanomyces, mixed culture bacteria and spontaneous fermentations. The Wood Series will feature boldly flavored strong beers that have been conditioned in a variety of barrels, including bourbon, rum, maple and others. “This has been a long time coming – literally years in the making. I’m quite proud of the team’s efforts – these beers are as special as the people who make them. Ryan Galeski (lead brewer) and Patrick Raasch (head brewer) have done an outstanding job with their

barrel work. We’re excited to share these unique beers with all the fans of Sunriver Brewing Company,” said Brett Thomas, Director of Brewery Operations. The first two beers, released in January, are from the Wood Series. • Bourbon Barrel Ale • Mexican Mocha Stout Two additional Wood Series beers are scheduled to be released in February. • Hawaiian Imperial Stout • Belgian Quad

classes are averaging 15 participants per class. Working to convert lap swim reservations into Active Net. Conducted an Emergency Active Plan tabletop exercise. New slide was delivered and assembled. The meeting adjourned at 10:08 a.m.

The initial Wild Series release will be available in spring of 2021. • Dry Hopped Brett Saison Sunriver Brewing Company’s inaugural pub opened in The Village at Sunriver in 2012. A second pub was opened in Bend and a third in the Oakway Center in Eugene. Over the years, Sunriver Brewing Company has earned national and international awards for their craft beer. For information, visit www. sunriverbrewingcompany.com

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In search of Sunriver’s owls

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By Amanda Accamando, Nature Center Manager It is safe to say that all of us at Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory are enthusiastic about owls; just see our logo above. Our organization has served as a home to a variety of species over the years and hundreds of owls, mostly great horned owls, have come to our center for rehabilitation. The United States is home to 19 species of owl and 14 of those can be found in Oregon. Some of the species are very common – like the great horned owl, whereas others are rare or uncommon, such as the snowy owl who infrequently drifts down into Oregon during the winter months but is more likely to be found in Washington. Of those 14 owls, five are considered Oregon Conservation Strategy Species by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and one, the Northern spotted owl, is federally listed as an endangered species. Owls are endlessly charis-

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and seeking out marshland for hunting. Great gray owls lack the distinctive “horns,” called plumicorns, of the great horned owls, but are distinctive for their pronounced facial disc and large size. Although the great gray owl is the largest species of owl in the world by height, they are mostly fluff and weigh less than a great horned owl. If you look at a range map of the great gray owl you will see that they primarily occupy the northernmost reaches of Canada. However, a small pocket of their range extends through the Cascades allowing us the opportunity to see this spectacular species on a regular basis in Sunriver. February and March are a great time to head outdoors to study and search for owls. However, if you set out with a goal to see an owl, you may return home disappointed. You Turn to Owls, page 9

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matic and intriguing – from their large piercing eyes, their impressive neck rotation, to their extraordinary hunting skills and silent flight. Oregon’s owls are a diverse cast of characters. There are owls that migrate (flammulated owl) and those that nest underground (burrowing owls). There are a few species that weigh just a few ounces (boreal owl and Northern pygmy owl), whereas a great horned owl can weigh over three pounds. Although there are certainly owls that are nocturnal, many are considered crepuscular (most active at dawn and dusk) with the notable Northern pygmy owl primarily diurnal (active during the day). In Sunriver, we reliably see or hear at least three species of owls – the great horned owl, great gray owl and the Western screech owl. The Western screech owl, a diminutive owl that nests in tree cavities, is often heard in our area but can be much more difficult to spot. Great horned owls are one of the most commonly encountered species, not only in Oregon, but throughout North America. They are a superb generalist predator feeding on a wide variety of prey including small rodents, frogs, scorpions and even other birds. By contrast, the great gray owl, another inhabitant of our mixed conifer forests, has a more specialized diet feeding mainly on voles and pocket gophers

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February sky viewing presents a variety of celestial treats By Bob Grossfeld, Observatory Manager January has come and gone, and our staff is very excited as we move forward on our plans at the observatory, working on our schedule for the spring and summer. Facility and equipment improvements are on tap for the start of 2021 and, as the weather improves, we will be able to get much of the work done.

We will still operate during this month, with our winter schedule, which includes both private and public programs. Visit our website and make your reservations for your visit, as programs do sell out. We also plan a special virtual program on Thursday, Feb. 25 (see box at right). As part of the observatory research activity this past December, observatory staff member Paul

Poncy, along with scientists from Portland Community College, joined a group of eclipse followers to Chile to help conduct a modern version of the Eddington experiment. The Eddington experiment was an observational test of general relativity. The original experiment was organized by British astronomers Frank Watson Dyson and Arthur Stanley Eddington during

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young owl who is fledging but still remains close to its parents for the occasional meal. Sunriver is rich with great habitat for owls. In addition to the three commonly encountered species, birders have also spotted barred owls, shorteared owls, and long-eared owls in our area. With a little patience and perseverance, owls can become less elusive. Of course, there is one place you can reliably see owls in Sunriver – the nature center. You can visit Joe, our resident great horned owl, and Luna, the Eurasian eagle-owl, daily if you need an owl fix. Or make a reservation and join us for a Raptor Tour on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11 a.m. throughout the winter

to learn more about the owls, and other resident birds of prey at the nature center. Last, but not least, we look forward to resuming our Saturday Bird Walks this spring led by expert birder, Tom Lawler, our inside source for all Sunriver’s feathered residents. Whether you are birding on your own or with us, we always recommend reviewing the American Birding Association’s Code of Ethics from time to time for a reminder on how to practice respectful and thoughtful birding so that future generations can enjoy these same wonders. The Sunriver Nature Center is located at 57245 River Road. For more information, call 541-593-4394 or visit www. snco.org

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will be much more successful if you adjust your expectations and set out at dusk to listen for owls. During the mating, nesting, and fledgling season for owls which takes place in later winter through late spring, you are likely to hear owls calling to one another. Owl vocalizations, such as the great horned owl’s hoot, are used in communication between males and females for courtship and to advertise territory among pairs. The calls of the great horned owl, great gray owl, and Western screech owl are all very distinct, and can be confidently identified even by beginners with a little practice. Before you head out, you can listen to a few sample calls on your favorite birding app or on YouTube, however it is important to not play those calls while out in the field birding during the mating season. Later in the spring, listen for calls from the nest as young owls beg for food. If you happen to hear an ear-piercing scream in the middle of the forest you may be able to follow it to a nest or spot a branchling – a

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• Einstein, Eddington and the Challenges of Observational Astronomy • Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. • The cost of the lecture is $5 for general public. The lecture is free for SROA members but requires a discount code to register. Call 541-593-4442 or email info@snco.org to get the discount code. • Register online at www. snco.org February viewing brings us many special treats. Taurus has many deep sky treasures, including the Crab Nebula, Double Stars and many open clusters. Gemini and Orion also offer some wonderful Turn to Treats, page 11

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a wide range of merchandise including shoes, purses, baskets and holiday donations.â&#x20AC;? The nonprofit Tern continues to be open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., but can only accept donations on Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located on Spring River Road just west of Harper Bridge, the store continues to adhere to state regulations pertaining to COVID-19. Masks are mandatory and only 12 shoppers are allowed in the store at one time. More information is available at secondtern.com or calling 541-593-3367. All sales benefit the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory.

Sunriver Library hours, services The library is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. Face coverings are required for anyone over the age of five. Visits are limited to 30 minutes per customer, per day. What is available: Browsing and checking out books, movies, use of public computers, printing, copying, scanning and faxing. Brad Driggers Broker 541-977-2611 bdriggers@windermere.com

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viewing. Orion is still a great area of interest during our night programs. One of our favorite winter objects is the Great Orion Nebula, also known as M42. Situated in the “sword” of the constellation Orion, the Orion Nebula presents a stunning view from any of our large telescopes. The belt is the three bright, recognizable stars in the winter night sky and the “sword” hangs off of the belt. The nebula is a stellar nursery only 1,500 light years away and is the third fuzzy star in the sword. When viewed through a telescope you can easily see the glowing, ionized gas of the nebula as well as four bright, young stars called Trapezium which illuminate the nebula. We will be looking at these objects and more during our public evening programs on Wednes-

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Get to Know your Festival With 2020 behind us and COVID-19 vaccines rolling out, everyone is looking forward to the return of live music to Central Oregon. Sunriver Music Festival’s Piano Showcase at the Tower Theatre in October will be a delightful celebration of live music and pianistic virtuosity. This year’s event is under the direction of Portland-based composer, songwriter and pianist Michael Allen Harrison. When you review Harrison’s biography, it is filled with the usual superlatives for someone who has created timeless music that has connected with thousands. But what is stunning is the depth and diversity of his three-decade career. Harrison’s music ranges from movie scores to passionate arrangements for piano, orchestra, and ballet. His musical styles include classical, fusion, smooth jazz, pop, New Age and contemporary adult.

As an iconic artist, Harrison is known for his magical piano solo performances and recordings. He has created more than 50 albums released through MAH Records. Also well-known for giving back to the community, he was honored with a star on the walk of fame in front of the Portland Performing Arts Center for his artistic and community contributions to his beloved city – Portland, Oregon. This artist’s generosity to community began with launching the Snowman Foundation, a nonprofit which has raised more than $3 million for music education. The organization continues to make hundreds of instruments and scholarships available to gifted yet disadvantaged children in the Northwest. Harrison created the renowned “Ten Grands” concert series as the main platform and

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SRWC provides critical financial backing to nonprofits Because of a quick shift by the fundraising team and an outpouring of support from members and the community, the Sunriver Women’s Club (SRWC) has been able to continue to provide much needed grant funds to support services to local nonprofits. In 2020, SRWC rose to the challenge When the pandemic began, the club’s ability to fund the SRWC’s philanthropy programs looked bleak. Primary sources of program funding, such as the Sunriver Art Fair, Art Auction and Wine Event and Winter Gala had to be cancelled. Despite cancellation of all of the club’s fundraising events and thanks to the generosity of members and the community, the SRWC raised more in 2020 than they had in prior years. They quickly initiated a CO-

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VID-19 emergency fund that has morphed into an ongoing relief effort. This earned the SRWC a Beacon award from the Bend Bulletin for their proactive response to the pandemic. Club funds increased due to generous donors who gave to various philanthropy programs: Annual Grant Program, COVID-19 Nonprofit Fund, Power of 100+ or to use where needed. An amazing anonymous couple gave a gift of $15,000 and many members added a donation when renewing their membership. Every dollar that is raised goes directly to nonprofits. Read on to see the range and depth of the impact of our financial support. Here are some examples of what agencies have been able to provide in 2020 thanks in part to grant funds from the SRWC: • Council on Aging/Meals ch/51-0186089. • We Care: If you are aware of members who could use a word of support to lift their spirits, a note of sympathy or congratulations please send the information to our “We Care” coordinator, Lynne Haroun, at srwccorrespondingsecretary@ gmail.com

on Wheels: The Council on Aging provided 13,247 Meals on Wheels meals in south Deschutes County – which is more than 2,300 more meals than in 2019. Grant funds have also allowed them to add a new service – reassurance calls to help reduce senior isolation during this difficult time. • Habitat for Humanity: Habitat was able to welcome volunteers back to their townhome builds and ReStore thanks to funds for safety and cleaning items. In October they completed the build on three new townhomes with families able to move in in November. Over the year they also completed 35 critical home repairs to fix plumbing, electrical and access issues thus enabling lowincome families and seniors to stay in their homes. • La Pine Community Kitchen: Despite limited staff and volunteers due to coronavirus restrictions, the La Pine Community Kitchen has served 20,597 meals in the first 9 months of the year. This compares to 16,958 in all of 2019. • MountainStar Family Relief Nursery: SRWC grant funds helped serve 16 children and PENDING

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Fly Tying Corner: elk hair caddis By Phil Fischer The elk hair caddis is one of the most popular fly patterns in fly fishing. It was originally designed by Al Troth in the 1950s for fishing his home waters in Pennsylvania. The pattern floats like a cork and you can fish it so many different ways: dead-drifted, skittering on the surface, stripped in the surface film, or even as a diving caddis. Its excellent caddis-like profile and buoyant design make it an extremely effective fly pattern. Over time its popularity grew in the faster and more riffled waters of the Western United States. The elk hair caddis is a relatively easy fly to tie and is an excellent pattern for those newer to fly tying. It can be tied in numerous color combinations, as there is a myriad of natural caddis species in different sizes

and colors. I tied this fly to specifically imitate the Mother’s Day caddis hatch on several of our local rivers, particularly the Crooked River. This hatch is profuse starting in May each year in and around Mother’s Day. Legions of caddisflies hatch and skitter on the surface of the Crooked and provoke aggressive surface activity by hungry trout. The Mother’s Day caddis, its common name, is more specifically an American Grannom caddis or Brachycentrus Americanus. It has a olive body and slate colored wing and ranges in size from 14-18, with the most common in a size 16. The materials I used for this fly closely imitate the natural and also closely follow Troth’s original. Cast this pattern just above rising trout and let the fly dead-drift toward the rise form.

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Elk Hair Caddis Materials List Hook: Firehole 609 or 419 size 14-18 Thread: Danville’s 6/0 flat waxed, olive brown Rib: Ultra wire, small, olive Abdomen: Fly Fish Food Bruiser Blend junior dubbing, olive brown Hackle: Whiting dry fly midge saddle, grizzly dyed dun Wing: Natural deer or elk hair suitable for comparaduns Video tying instructions and steps can be found on the Sunriver Anglers Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/Sun riverAnglers/, or on You Tube at https://youtu.be/ L4J5mWXCM_I

Going forward in 2021 And we are not done. The SRWC will continue to support nonprofits to deliver pandemic relief, to restart programs delayed by the pandemic and to initiate new services. The goal going forward is to ensure that nonprofit partners continue to have the resources necessary to meet the increased need in the areas of: child abuse, education, food, mental health services and shelter. There are opportunities for nonprofits to apply for support: May 25 and Sept. 25. This gives nonprofits the flexibility to meet emerging needs and know how and if COVID-19 restrictions will likely affect their programming. More detailed information and application forms can be found on the SRWC website, www.sunriverwomensclub. com/How-We-Give

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AROUND THE WORLD With no one travelling much in 2020 these are the last of our submissions! Hopefully, many of us can resume our travels in 2021 and beyond – so don’t forget to pack a Scene!

TAKE A TRIP...TAKE A SCENE...TAKE A PICTURE! Then email it to sunriverscene@srowners.org Publication open to any Sunriver property owner or area resident. Below: Doug and Jane Vakoc take in the sights with the Scene at The Colosseum in Rome, Italy.

Above: George Stanton & Madeline Chu cruised the Cape Horn/Patagonia ares of South America. Our guess is Madeline is behind the camera while George shows off the Scene. Above: Dean & Tammy Sandow in the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles, France in 2019.

Above: Brita & Ken Stern are ready for a football match between the Yale Bulldogs and the Columbia Lions at the Yale Bowl in New Haven, Connecticut.

Above: Rick & Carol Anderson visit the romantic Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy in 2019.

Above: Eric & Kim Slagle visit ‘Big Buddha’ on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand.

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Above: Chris & Gerry Bowles get acquainted with Ezma Hanschka during a 13-day hiking tour in Switzerland. Right: Bill Worden shows off the Scene in front of the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Hours & Operations SHARC aquatics remained under a state-mandated closure as the Scene went to press. Visit www.sunriversharc.com for the most up-to-date information.

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Access & COVID Requirements for Tubing Sessions • Walk-up only. First come, first served. Check in at Tubing Hill Pavilion • Must bring valid SROA Member Preference IDs, SROA Recreation Plus Program cards or SROA Guest Passes. • Face masks & social distancing required at all times • Groups no larger than 6 people • Limited to 40 riders at any given time • Riders must be age 4 and older only • Tube sharing: To ensure we have enough tubes, 2 people in same family will share tube use • Single riders only; must be able to ride a tube alone • Tubes provided (personal sleds/tubes, boards, etc. not allowed)

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Sunirver Service District board monthly meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting on Jan. 14, 2021. Board members present: Bill Hepburn, Dennis Dishaw, Ron Stephens, John Ralston, Robert Foster, Jackie Schmid and Gerhard Beenen. SSD staff present: Chief Cory Darling, Chief Tim Moor, Debbie Baker, Mindy Holliday. Gerhard Beenen was officially sworn in as a new director on the SSD board.

–Approved Special Districts Insurance Services invoice for 2021 liability insurance coverage in the amount of $49,354. –Approved Brown & Brown Insurance invoice for cyber security renewal in the amount of $2,518.91. –Approved invoice payment of $5,808.98 to AT&T Mobility for Fire FirstNet upgrades.

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001 for changes to the SSD employee handbook. –Police Chief Darling presented a report on the department’s 2020 police complaints, use of force and vehicle pursuits. There were seven officer complaints (three were exonerated and three were unfounded, one was sustained with an oral reprimand and another with a written reprimand), 14 events of the use of force and three vehicle pursuits. –Chief Moor provided background information relative to proposed adjustments to the fee schedule for ambulance transport. The proposed transport increase will go from $1,500 to $1,750. –Approved increase to SROA vehicle fleet labor rate of $96.04/hour. –Discussed review of executive compensation for represented staff. It was noted that there needs to be a wage study

SSD Financial Report Year-to-date as of December 2020 (unaudited) Total Revenues............................................ $5,304,147 Police Personnel, Materials & Services.......... $903,989 Fire Personnel, Materials & Services............. $1,343,00 Bike Patrol.................................................. $55,840 General Personnel, Materials & Services....... $61,625 for chiefs and admin staff. This will need to come back to the board for approval. –Report provided on quarterly meeting between the SSD board chair and SROA board president. The two board chairs noted that each organization needs to work together to benefit both organizations and pledged to meet more often. –Approved Resolution 2021002 approving the job description for fire reserves. Reserves are now considered part-time employees and assigned regular

hours, improving moral and reducing turnover. “I believe this is now one of the best programs in Central Oregon,” said Chief Moor. –Approved Resolution 2021003 approving the job description for seasonal paramedic. This is a non-firefighter position that only goes on ambulance calls, ensuring Sunriver remains fully-staffed with on-duty firefighters. –The Executive Advisory Turn to Summary, page 29

2020 was a busy year for the Sunriver Service District By Jim Bennett It’s the thick of winter or is it? At the time of this writing (mid-January) it was unseasonably warm, no significant snowfall and it definitely did not feel like the middle of winter. Hopefully, as this goes to print, we see precipitation of some form on the horizon. Our forests, rivers, lakes and reservoirs depend on a reasonable amount of moisture, much of it coming as snow during the winter months. A dry winter

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how we provide service to you. Certainly, the story of the year (if not the decade) was COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, and its impacts locally, nationally and globally. The pandemic changed many of the ways in which your fire and police departments did business over the last year. Some changes will most likely be indefinite while others will ease as the virus is brought under greater control. Police officers wore masks

Notice to owners who hire snow removal contractors If you hire a contractor to remove snow from your Sunriver driveway, walkways, decks, roof or patios, please request (and monitor) the following: • All removed snow must remain on your property. • Take special care to make sure snow is not dumped near or around hydrants. • Snow from your property should not be plowed or blown onto neighbors’ driveway or property. • Snow from your property should not be plowed or blown onto commons, including islands in the cul-de-sacs. • Your snow should not be pushed into the street for other motorists to navigate through or snowplows to contend with. • Do-it-yourselfers are also requested to keep snow on their own property For a list of snow removal contractors who have registered with the SROA, go to www.sunriverowners.org and click on the weather page button on the homepage. Page 20

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Left to right: Newly-hired firefighters Sam Kalar, Alex McClaran and Jonathan Ramos undergo training with engineer Ryan Rasmussen.

and performed their jobs doing everything possible to keep up with appropriate social distancing as they interacted with community members. Firefighters donned masks, suits (at times) and more as they provided emergency medical assistance to their patients. For both police and fire, regardless of whether you had the virus or not, we continued to respond to all emergencies. We also took steps to prevent transmission within our facilities, crews and teams by regular temperature checks, social distancing and isolating after potential exposures. We limited community in-person contacts by temporarily closing our lobbies, and pausing some services such as smoke detector and Knox Box installations as well as holding off on station tours and ride-alongs. We are looking forward to many of these important community connection opportunities returning in 2021.

The fire department took a huge leap forward in-service delivery with the addition of two new firefighter/paramedic positions, welcoming aboard firefighter Jonathan Ramos and firefighter Alex McClaran (returning after serving several years ago as a reserve firefighter with SRFD). These positions allow for a minimum staffing of four firefighters on many shifts, allowing for better response to structure fires and simultaneous medical calls. Your fire department participated in many mutual aid and conflagration fire requests throughout the state during the 2020 fire season. As we all witnessed the many catastrophic fires rage in the state, we were thankful that we remained safe while able to give support to other communities in need. Deputy Chief Bjorvik responded as the Division SuTurn to SSD, page 23 SUNRIVER SCENE • FEBRUARY 2021

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SUNRIVER POLICE LOG Selected log entries collected by the Scene BAC = Blood Alcohol Content DCJ = Deschutes County Jail DCSO = Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office DOA = Dead On Arrival DUII = Driving Under Influence of Intoxicants DWS = Driving While Suspended GOA = Gone On Arrival MVA = Motor Vehicle Accident

OSP = Oregon State Police RP = Reporting Person R&Rs = Rules & Regulations SCMC = St. Charles Medical Center SFD = Sunriver Fire Department SFST = Standardized Field Sobriety Test UTL = Unable To Locate

12-1 Neighbor reported a fireplace possibly left on at a home on Topflite. Fireplace was not on but an amber light in the kitchen was – casting a fire-like glow to the front room. 12-6 The RP found a black and white border collie running around in the Village and brought it to the police department. The owner called approximately 10 minutes later reporting his dog was missing. Dog and owner were reunited. 12-10 Welfare check requested by the niece of resident who lives on Mulligan Lane. Another niece also called, stating that the female in question was fine, and that she could see her via an internet device. 12-14 Took possession of a wallet that was found on the bike path near Abbot Drive and Island Road. 12-15 Assisted Sunriver Fire for an active flue fire on Mt. Baker Lane. 12-17 Assisted subjects in exchanging information for a minor motor vehicle accident. 12-18 Report of a non-injury MVA at an Abbot Drive location 12-20 Stopped a vehicle on South Century for a traffic violation. Driver was arrested for DUII. 12-22 Took a report of a cold hit and run that occurred on Center Drive. 12-23 Assisted a subject to gain entry to her vehicle on Oregon Loop. 12-24 Assisted with a hazard tow on Abbot Drive. 12-25 While on routine patrol an officer discovered a damaged traffic control device on Makaha Lane. 12-25 A subject was contacted on a suspicious circumstances call and found to have a valid and serviceable misdemeanor warrant. Due to COVID-related lodging restrictions, DCAJ could not lodge her, so she was cited and released with a new court date. 12-26 Responded to a non-injury sideswipe MVA caused by a wrong way driver on Highway 97. 12-26 Report of a loud hot tub party on Cottonwood Road. Younger children were being brought inside upon officer’s arrival. Advised guest of SR R&Rs. 12-27 Took report of a lost dark brown wallet. 12-28 Officer responded to a found gun at a Hare Lane home. Gun was released to the owner. 12-28 Responded to a Venture Lane location for an unwanted person. Turn to Log, page 23

Oregon Parks Forever, a statewide nonprofit, today announced the establishment of a Wildfire Tree Replanting Fund. The goal of the fund is to plant at least one million trees. Each dollar donated will plant a tree. Since the 1990s, Oregon has seen significant increases in the number of acres burned statewide. 2020 saw the second largest number of acres burned since 1990. During the summer of 2020, more than one million acres of trees on Oregon lands were burned. This was more than twice the average annual amount of damage that Oregon experienced between 2010 and 2019. This comes at a time when the budgets of public land managers are already stressed due to ongoing funding challenges and the pandemic. We want to help public lands get replanted soon, so that in the future our children and grandchildren can enjoy the same green and lush forests we have been able to enjoy. Why should we replant after a fire? Trees provide the very necessities of life. They clear our air, protect our drinking water, create healthy commu-

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• “We’ll all be glad to have this pandemic behind us.” Over four decades, CPI has trained more than 15 million individuals in its techniques, spanning many industries and professions, especially health care and education. CPI tracks violent incidents in the industries it trains, and data shows

nities and feed our souls. Our forests provide critical wildlife habitat, natural beauty and recreational opportunities. They sequester carbon and help reduce soil erosion by stabilizing slopes and preventing landslides. We all sat in the smoke and wondered... What can I do? How can I help? Depending on how much money is raised, we will work with the public land managers from the US Forest Service, Oregon Department of Forestry, Bureau of Land Management, Oregon Parks & Recreation, and the county parks departments in Clackamas, Marion, that de-escalation skills, when used correctly, can quickly decrease violence regardless of the industry. For more de-escalation tips and information on de-escalation, visit www.crisisprevention. com. During a particularly tense time in our nation’s history, having a few techniques at the ready can help you avoid conflict wherever you are. –Source: StatePoint

Lane and Jackson counties to determine the greatest need and potential impact. We have set a goal of raising enough funds to plant at least one million trees, to ensure that in the future, and for future generations, these burned areas will once again be lush and green. Each dollar donated will plant one tree Make a donation online at www.orparksforever.org; send a text message on your phone to REPLANT at 41444 or mail a check to: Oregon Parks Forever, 1501 SW Jefferson Street, Portland, OR 97201. –Source: Oregon Parks Forever

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Hunkering down with a good book can be relaxing By Deon Stonehouse February is a great month for book clubs. It’s still chilly outdoors and dark early and an evening inside with a good book can be relaxing. Boy howdy, do we ever need relaxing. 2020 seems like it lasted a least a decade and 2021 was welcomed

with relief. Thus far, 2021 has not achieved my hope for kinder and gentler. I hope for better things from the rest of 2021. Book Clubs are held at 6 p.m. via Zoom. If you would like to attend, please email sunriver books@sunriverbooks.com

• Feb. 8: Mystery Book Club discusses “When Will There Be Good News” by Kate Atkinson. Dr. Joanna Hunter is living the good life, a beautiful house in an upscale neighborhood, a career she is good at, a handsome husband, baby son, and devoted German shepherd dog, Sadie. It looks like a rosy life from the outside, but there is sadness in Joanna, she was marked by her past. When Joanna was six years old, walking along a country road, she witnessed her family being slaughtered. Her mother, baby brother, sister and the family dog – all dead. Joanna’s father was not present thus survived. Joanna doesn’t like to talk about the past, but its mark is clear in the occasional sadness of her gaze. Reggie has her own secret tragedies. She lives alone, is 16 but looks about 12. Her brother Billy took to a life of crime early and enthusiastically. Reggie knows nothing about babies, but interviews for a position caring for Dr. Hunter’s baby. Amazed that she got the job, Reggie loves the baby and Dr. Hunter, they are the family she wished she had. So, she does not tell Joanna about her tragedies because she would do anything not to increase the looks of sadness that come over Dr. Hunter unbidden and unexplained. Jackson Brodie is in several of Atkinson’s books and I hope she Sunriver continues writing about him because he is one of my favorite Holy Trinity Church characters. Jackson has been a lot of things; soldier, cop, private Please join us for mass investigator. He likes women, he truly does, he just has trouble • Saturday at 5:30 pm understanding them, although heaven knows he tries. When events • Sunday at 8 am intersect in the lives of these characters, Jackson will be there, a bit beaten up, but willing to give his all to see that good people are protected from evil. Donate your Strong female characters are generally found in Atkinson’s writRedeemable ing. She is best known for her literary fiction: “Life after Life,” BOTTLES “Transcription,” “Behind the Scenes at the Museum” and others.

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• Feb. 22: Fiction Book Club discusses “Women in the Castle” by Jessica Shattuck. What was it like in Germany, a country renowned for its universities, rule of law and well-educated populace as a hate monger came to power? How did the citizens react, what were their personal consequences, and how did they attempt to heal from the horror after defeat? In rich prose, Shattuck explores these questions through the lives of three women. Marianne von Lingenfels was of the upper class, her husband held a responsible position in government. As the story opens on November 9, 1938, she is helping his aunt, the Countess von Lingenfels, put on a soiree at the family castle. The night is significant, known as Kristallnacht, when violence against the Jewish population erupted and a brave few pledged opposition to the evil that was consuming their nation. Marianne will return to the castle a widow, her husband executed for his part in opposing Hitler. There she will seek out the widows of others who gave their lives trying to stop the evil regime. Benita grew up in a village, not a member of the hoi polloi, a pretty girl who by chance met and married Marianne’s best friend who was also executed for his part in the plot against Hitler. After the executions, Marianne first finds Benita’s son, Martin, then discovers Benita in very poor condition, bringing her to the castle to heal. Ania is found in a refugee camp with her children. The three women and their children form a matriarchal family, innovating ways to survive as Germany plunges deeper into chaos. Their bonds strengthen as they help each other and reach out to others in need. Each woman has strengths and weaknesses of her own; each came to this situation in a different way giving the reader a broad look at the experiences of Germany’s civilians during war years under the mad rule of Hitler. They will face choices and challenges that test them both during and after the war. Marianne’s sense of moral certainty will cause her to take actions with far reaching consequences, teaching her that life is lived in the grey zone and attempts to interpret it in shades of black or white can be harmful. The story culminates in 1991, having shared with the reader not only the experiences of the war years, but also the aftermath. Sunriver Books & Music is located in building 25 in The Village at Sunriver. Call 541-593-2525 or visit www.sunriv erbooks.com for more information.

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pervisor Trainee and Division Supervisor to several fires and also served as the COVID-19 Safety Lead on two fires (something new for 2020). Our crews responded to requests for the Lionshead, Mosier Creek and White River fires. The department is in line for nearly $112,000 in reimbursements from state and federal agencies

for our assistance. Support to other communities is a two-way street. Catastrophic, large fires take a tremendous number of resources and when the state fire marshal’s office calls for us, we participate, knowing that someday we may be the ones asking for the help of other departments. Rescues in caves? Some may not realize it, but we have the Lava River Cave in our Ambulance Service Area and

Stars presents ‘virtual valentine’ performances The Sunriver Stars Community Theater will present a virtual showcase of talent featuring some of the younger members of their group. The Stars Kid’s Valentine Video Spectacular will highlight previous children’s productions as well as some new videos of children singing, dancing and acting. The video will be available at no cost on YouTube on Feb. 14. The spectacular can also be found on the Stars Facebook page and website (sunriverstars.org). This will be the second “virtual” offering presented by the Stars. Although their season was canceled due to COVID-19, the Stars’ board has busily been making new ways for the community to connect and share performance art. Plans are already in place for when in-person theater can resume, kicking off with a children’s drama camp. The camp will be five-weeks long and the participants will learn theater skills and perform Willy Wonka Jr. Until they get the ok, and all is safe, the Stars invite you to watch their virtual shows and connect with them online. The Stars are also actively seeking new board members. Several positions are open, including marketing director and treasurer. For more information please email board president Renee Anderson at nightskyhealing@gmail.com

rescuing injured persons in a cave environment requires special techniques. In 2020 the fire department participated in joint training with Bend Fire Department for technical cave rescues. In 2020, under the guidance of Capt. Benjamin O’Keefe the Fire Department lead the charge to collaborate efforts between all law enforcement, fire, EMS and dispatch agencies throughout Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties. The objective was to create a collaborative plan to standardize terminology and procedures prior to response in the event of an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Responses (ASHER) incident. In addition to training our personnel, the fire department purchased body armor to protect our firefighters/paramedics in the event that they would have to enter a dangerous scene. The police and fire departments participated in joint training early in the year with an informative and important diversity and inclusion training presented by acclaimed trainer Miguel Valenciano. The experience was rewarding and enlightening!

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12-28 RP turned in wedding band that was found on a road. 12-30 Dispatched to a non-injury MVA on Shamrock Lane. 12-31 Took a found property report for binoculars. 12-31 Report of fireworks at the intersection of Titleist and East Cascade. Numerous additional calls came in from the immediate and surrounding areas. 12-31 Extremely loud house party reported on Bunker Lane. All agreed to turn the music off and retire for the evening. Explained R&Rs and citations regarding continued contact. 12-31 Report of suspicious people being loud and walking around in the area on Tournament Lane. UTL. 12-31 RP called from Caldera Springs to report fireworks in and around the Sunriver area.

Sunriver fire department crews participated in technical cave training.

Next month we will cover more of the activities that your police and fire departments participated in last year and their successful year despite the impacts of the pandemic. Stay safe, slow down for

(hopefully) winter conditions and enjoy what should be the thick of winter! — Jim Bennett is the public information officer for the Sunriver Fire Department.

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Museum’s outdoor exhibits are open daily Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Thursday, Feb. 12, 4 – 8 p.m. *Winter Nights Series Start your Valentine’s weekend with romantic food and drink specials. Join us after hours to see the latest exhibitions and enjoy a safe night out. Live music will make it festive and the Rimrock Café will be open for folks to grab a brew or bite. The museum store, Silver Sage Trading, will also be open, but the outdoor exhibitions will be closed. Space is limited, so we recommend timed tickets. Event is $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 3-12. Members are $5 and member children ages 3-12 are $3. Register at highdesertmuseum.org/ Saturday, Feb. 6, 4 – 7 p.m. winter-nights-series-feb11 and *Museum and Me A quieter time for children highdesertmuseum.org/winterand adults who experience nights-series-feb12. physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the Saturday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m. – 4 High Desert Museum after p.m. hours. Explore the museum’s *Exhibit opening: “Cosmic newest exhibits and revisit Microscapes: Seeing Into your favorites. Event is free for Rocks from Oregon and individuals, friends and family. Space” Join us for the opening day RSVP at highdesertmuseum. of the exhibition “Cosmic Miorg/museum-and-me-feb. Monday, Feb. 1, 6 – 7 p.m. Virtual Natural History Pub: Coexistence with Beaver for a Resilient Future Biologist Jakob Shockey, founder of Beaver State Wildlife Solutions and executive director and co-founder of The Beaver Coalition, will discuss beavers, their ecological role and the measures we can take to coexist with this industrious rodent. How can we leave the bullets and bait behind and work instead within the ecosystem for long-term, cost-effective solutions? Event is free. RSVP at highdesertmuseum.org/nat ural-history-pub-feb.

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croscapes: Seeing into Rocks from Oregon and Space.” This exhibition blends art and science to reveal the breathtaking beauty of meteorites – rocks from space. University of Washington geochemist and meteoricist Dr. Tony Irving and photographer Neil Buckland combined forces to create extreme macroscopic, panoramic photographs of meteorite slices just 30 microns thick. The mesmerizing result is largescale, iridescent abstracts that resemble unearthly landscapes you can get lost in. Exhibition is FREE with museum admission.

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A North American beaver works on its dam in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Participate in a curator-facilitated conversation about our relationship with animals large and small, wild and domestic. Share your own thoughts and experiences and hear from other community members. Event is free. RSVP at highdesertmuse um.org/common-ground-feb.

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Dam It! Beavers and Us: Through Oct. 3. This exhibition explores our history with the North American beaver and its modern importance in the High Desert region. How have we influenced this animal, *On-going exhibitions how has it influenced us and Daredevils: Through March what does our future look like 7. The High Desert’s former together? Free with admission. Thursday, Feb. 18, 6:30 – 7:30 lakebeds, salt flats and canyons Learn more at highdesertmuse have made it an ideal place um.org/dam-it/ p.m. for daredevils and risk-takers. Virtual Common Ground: Daredevils looks at the people Located minutes north of Animals and Us Animals influence human who have tested the limits, from Sunriver on Highway 97, the lives in myriad ways. How Evel Knievel to Kitty O’Neil, High Desert Museum is open are we like, or different from, attempting death-defying feats daily 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with other species? Can we learn such as jumping a canyon outdoor exhibits, Silver Sage from them? Why do we treat or going faster than anyone Trading and Rimrock Café some so differently from others? thought possible. Free with Feb. patio open. Admission is currently $7 general admission, $6 senior/college, $5 children. Events posted with an * are dependent on county COVID restrictions and the ability to reopen indoor exhibits. Open fires prohibited in Sunriver.

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State parks reservation booking change Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will accept new reservations from one day to six months out. The change is the latest step in managing future reservations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Early last summer, the reservation booking window temporarily changed from one day to two weeks, then to 30 days, while OPRD slowly re-opened camping after a two-month closure. In normal times, the reservation window is one day to nine months. “A shorter reservation window helps us deal with the uncertainty posed by state management of the COVID-19 emergency, and the financial hit of changing, canceling and refunding reservations,” said Lisa Sumption, director of OPRD. State parks are funded by rev-

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that was plugged in for a charge. Another potential problem: that free USB cable you got as a promotional item can also be risky. Microcontrollers and electronic parts have become so small these days that criminals can hide mini-computers and

enue from park visitors, a small share of the Oregon Lottery, and a portion of state recreational vehicle registrations. “Although revenue stopped during the two-month closure and continues to be less than what we’ve earned in past years, we’ve adjusted our operations and now are comfortable extending the reservation booking window,” she said. “All of us extend a heartfelt thank you to our visitors as we continue to evaluate our operations to better serve campers and dayuse visitors as we head into the spring and summer.” In addition to the reservation booking window change, all new campsite, yurt and cabin openings will become available at 6 a.m. each day rather than midnight. This minor change is being made to improve cusmalware inside a USB cable itself. Here’s how to protect yourself: • Avoid using a USB charging station. Use an AC power outlet instead. • Bring AC, car chargers, and your own USB cables with you when travelling. • Carry a portable charger or external battery, and only use your own, personal cables pur-

Artist to demo pet portraits at Artists’ Gallery

Watercolor artist Deni Porter has been producing beautiful and reasonably-priced pet portraits at the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver for years. Pet lovers all over the country enjoy her artful renditions of some of the most beloved pets anywhere. tomer service. In the afternoon of Friday, More changes to the reserva- Feb. 5 and Saturday, Feb. 6 tion window are possible as the from 2 to 6 p.m., Porter will year goes on. be providing demonstrations Oregon State Parks reser- of her pet portrait painting at vations are accepted online the gallery. If you already have at https://oregonstateparks. one of her paintings stop by to reser veamerica.com/unif say hello. If you are considerSearchResults.do and by phone ing a portrait, stop by and see at 800-452-5687, 8 a.m. – 5 what can be provided. COVID p.m., Monday through Friday (closed holidays). – Source: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

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Care and Share, our local food bank, received $8,022 in 2020 from the cans and bottles you brought to the Marketplace “North Store” collection site on Cottonwood Road. Your support is appreciated! Thanks to the Marketplace and their staff for their help with this project. ❦ From the Bottle Return Crew of Sunriver Christian Fellowship ❦

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to choose a plan. Oregon’s SHIBA program is available to help beneficiaries understand their options. To find free, local Medicare counseling help, go to dcbspage.org/ SHIBALOCAL or call 800722-4134 (toll-free) to speak to a state-certified Medicare counselor. SHIBA counselors can help Oregonians navigate the Medicare.gov Plan Finder tool to enter prescriptions and compare the cost and benefits of individual drug plans, provide enrollment guidance, and answer any other questions related to Medicare benefits. All of these services are available remotely statewide to ensure the safety of both clients and counselors.

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non-smokers. People can take steps to reduce their exposure to radon by testing their homes for radon and, if necessary, hiring a professional to reduce it to a safe level. The best time to test is during the heating season, when windows and doors are closed up tight for long periods. “Now more than ever, we are spending more time in our homes. That means more exposure to potentially high radon levels. They only way to know if you have a high radon level is to test,” recommends Jara Popinga, Oregon Radon Awareness Program coordinator at OHA. Many test kits are priced between $15 and $25 and can be found in most hardware stores. Radon problems can be fixed by qualified contractors for a

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areas of the state have the potential for high radon levels and to identify areas where educational outreach efforts need to be focused. The program is offering a free radon test kit to residents whose homes are in ZIP codes where fewer than 20 radon test results have been recorded. Residents can learn more about the free short-term radon test kit program and how to apply at www.healthoregon. org/radon. Free test kits are available while supplies last. For more information on which areas of the state are at moderate to high risk of having elevated radon levels, radon testing and mitigation, or how to order a test kit online, contact the Oregon Radon Awareness Program at radon. program@state.or.us, or visit www.healthoregon.org/radon.

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Sunriver Men’s Golf: New season opens on April 7; full slate of events By Paul Grieco ent weather and the coronavirus If we are fortunate enough conspired against not just us, to experience some decent but also against many clubs springtime weather – and many courses. as we have had during This season we have some early seasons over 30 regularly – the kickoff to the scheduled men’s Sunriver Men’s Golf club events open Club season will be to all members, a held once again with possible home-andan opening round at home event with Crosswater, one of the Juniper Golf Club, jewels of the Pacific Paul J.Grieco as well as four ReNorthwest, on April sort Cup events 7. On the downside, (we hope), and the since latest reports indicate Sunriver Cup, which the latter that COVID-19 restrictions for two require qualifying. group gatherings will most likeNew Competition Director, ly still be in place at the time, Davis Wightman, has served up the eagerly anticipated annual a nice smorgasbord of weekly opening breakfast will not be events, including individual, held. If we are truly lucky, the two- and four-man team events, Resort courses may open even both flighted and non-flighted. earlier, again depending on the At the first board meeting in vagaries of weather. In the not- the new year, there were several to-distant past we have played changes proposed, some minor, as soon as early March. Keep and some major – all with the your fingers (and toes) crossed hope of providing a fun, comfor such happenstance. petitive and equitable experience for all the members. For A full slate of events and example, the board discussed changes in policy In 2020 a confluence of possibly tweaking the 18-Hole events kept us from playing as a Challenge again, but it was club until June, as both inclem- decided to keep it intact, with

both a net and gross division for both low and higher handicappers, 0 – 18 and 19 and above, respectively. An ad hoc committee presented a proposal to the Board regarding revising the weekly skins competitions to achieve more balance in participation and winnings between lower-index players and higher-index players. The subcommittee proposed moving the demarcation line between lower-index players and higher-index players from 0-18 and 19-36 (playing handicaps) to 0-15 and 16-36 playing handicaps, respectively, as 15 was the median playing handicap in 2019 (half the number players participating in skins was above 15 and half below 15, on average). 2019 was used as the comparison year because, unlike 2020, it was a full season with more data available. The subcommittee will review this change in early July to see if the board achieved its desired goals or whether further change is warranted. New club president, Mike Dooley, put two proposals forward; the first was to allow walking again on official play days. The board unanimously passed this to the delight of the exercise-conscious among the members. One caution, of course, is that the mandatory

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use of carts was put in place several years ago to allow for faster pace of play. Dooley’s second proposal to this end, approved by the board, was to require the first two players in a group who have putted out on a green to head to the next tee immediately if their group has fallen behind. It is up to all members to encourage one another to keep a good pace of play as a paramount objective. Other board decisions of note will be reported here before the start of the new season. SRMGC membership New members are welcome. Sunriver residency is not a requirement. Find the SRMGC online at www.srmensgolf.com. Apply for membership using the Annual Membership Registration tab in the menu (on the lower left side of the home page). For more information email SRMGC President Mike Dooley at dooleymiked@aol. com, or me at the address below. –Paul J. Grieco is a director of the Sunriver Men’s Golf Club and may be reached at pjg3sr@ gmail.com

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For rufous hummingbirds, migration looks different depending on age and sex By Steve Lundeberg, OSU Plucky, beautiful and declining in numbers at about a 2% annual rate, the rufous hummingbird makes its long annual migration in different timing and route patterns based the birds’ age and sex, new research by Oregon State University shows. The findings, published in the journal “Avian Conservation & Ecology,” are important because the more that is known about how rufous hummingbirds migrate, the more that can be done to ensure birds of different ages and sexes have the resources they need each year on their journey up and down the western part of North America. “Different age-sex categories of rufous hummingbirds use alternative routes and differ in migration cycles and dis-

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Committee met to discuss the district’s reserve study, budget proposals, fee schedules, performance measures for the chiefs, health insurance and other topics. –The fire and police chiefs provided a proposed 2021 performance measures report and asked for feedback. Performance topics include operations, personnel and finances. The report will be reviewed by the board and provide any feedback. –Approved the December 2020 unaudited financials. Chief reports Fire –In December, there were 45 calls for the Sunriver Fire Department, which included 13 EMS transports and 14 non-transports, 3 motor vehicle

tributions,” said the study’s corresponding author, Josée Rousseau, a Ph.D. candidate in the OSU College of Forestry. “Our results seem to indicate that the age-sex categories could be affected in different ways by things like habitat loss and climate during migration. If we keep that in mind, we can make conservation efforts that help these amazingly feisty little creatures – and I describe them that way with the utmost respect – have the resources they need during their migration across the landscape.” With a reputation as one of the continent’s most determined and assertive birds, the rufous hummingbird weighs less than a nickel and tops out at about 3 inches long. Based on its body length, its migratory journey is one of the world’s

longest – the hummingbirds that travel the full extent of the range, from Alaska to Mexico, migrate almost 80 million body lengths, or 3,900 miles. Rufous hummingbirds live in open woodlands, nest in trees and eat nectar. Equipped with excellent memories, rufous hummingbirds will visit the same feeders over multiple years, even looking for food at former locations of feeders that have been moved. The study by scientists in the Oregon State University College of Forestry and at the Klamath Bird Observatory in Ashland looked at 15 years’ worth of fall migration banding data involving nearly 30,000 hummingbird captures at more than 450 locations. The research showed that adult females tended to have

accidents, 2 mutual aid calls, 3 hazardous conditions, 4 false alarms and 4 service calls. –Fire crews have received the first COVID vaccine with the second dose expected by the end of January. Reported no effects but for a sore arm at the injection site. –Sunriver provided mutual response to the Redmond hotel fire with the department’s ladder truck. –Crews have responded to numerous vehicle crashes due to icy road conditions. –Attended various meetings,

including Central Oregon Fire Chiefs and Oregon Fire Chiefs associations. –Met with SROA general manager and board president to discuss ladder fuels reduction processes. –Training include hazardous materials, CPR class, reserve training and Mayday policy through Central Oregon Fire Operations Group. Police –In December, the Sunriver Police Department received 596 Turn to Summary, page 30

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a southbound migration route that was parallel to and between those of young and adult males, Rousseau said. “Also, a greater number of young birds migrated south through California in comparison to adult females and adult males,” she said. “Our results suggest that the migration of PHOTO PROVIDED BY JOSÉE ROUSSEAU, each age-sex category is sepaOSU COLLEGE OF FORESTRY rated by about two weeks, with adult males migrating first, Interestingly, though, migrafollowed by adult females, and tion speed was not statistically then the young of both sexes. different among the categories.”

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a month if there are bird deaths at your feeder. • Providing fresh seed purchased recently. • Using feeders made from non-porous material like plastic, ceramic and metal. These are less likely than wood to harbor bacteria and other diseases. • Cleaning feeders, water containers and bird baths monthly by rinsing with soapy water and then dunking the feeder in a solution of one third cup of chlorine bleach per one gallon of water. • Cleaning up old seed hulls

and waste below the feeders by raking, shoveling or sweeping material and discarding in the trash. • Spreading your feeding over several areas or feeders to not congregate birds in one place. • Cleaning feeders more often (weekly) if you have large numbers of birds at your feeders. • Visiting with your neighbors who also feed birds and sharing this information. For more information, contact ODFW at 866-968-2600, email Wildlife.Health@state. or.us. You can also contact the Sunriver Nature Center at 541593-4394 if you see sick birds.

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Letters from readers Chorus of One The future of recycling in Sunriver By Mark McConnell I am writing to thank the Recycling Center Task Force for taking the time to survey the owners. I eagerly await the opportunity to see the raw results and the written comments made by those who took the time, fill out the survey. Owners need that information to make a good choice. The brief summary in the January Scene is encouraging about the direction we should go with this issue. The future of recycling is rapidly changing. More and more communities are moving to home-site recycling because it is the best way to regulate and manage the ever-changing list of marketable materials. It is clear that the proposal still posted on the website is not the solution owners will pay for, nor does it really solve the issues around improper use of the existing center. It would only move the problem to a new location. There is no rush to make a final decision. It

Sleepless in Sunriver By Doug Hoschek The annual countdown for Sunriver’s new year is not a Ball Dropping fun event. But it does happen every New Year’s eve. The big booms start as they did this past eve of 2021 around 8 p.m. These loud booms are not the crackles of just fire crackers. Like most, if not all fulltime residents, our dogs bark with the booms and it takes a while for our German shepherd Brando to settle down. Every 10 to 15 minutes there are more booms and more barking till 1 a.m. in 2021. How is it possible this keeps happening year after year? We found that the fine for illegal fireworks in Sunriver is

would be great to take the time to collect some real time data and make an honest attempt at monitoring and managing the current facility. If there are enough funds in the waste collection coffers to subsidize a new facility, why not use those funds right now to set hours, monitor the center, and collect data about who is using it and what is going into the bins. A great side benefit would be the thousands of deposit beverage containers that could be collected to benefit the local food bank. The real goal is to do what is best for the reduction of waste and have an impact on the earth. People are taking the time to recycle with that goal in mind and want their efforts to have an impact. It is possible to overcome the nay-sayers with common sense solutions to the problems they continue to drag up around home-site collection. All changes take time to implement, and some resist change at any cost. The survey indicates that the owners are willing to make the change. Hooray! Let’s make a choice that is good for Mother Earth.

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Donovan Lee “Jack” Nicol, 90, passed away December 31, 2020. He is survived by son, Mark E. Nicol, daughter, Dana Nicol, sister Nancy Thompson, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Interment will be at Klamath Memorial Park in Klamath Falls. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Range Conservation Foundation.

improve the integrity of the information. –Working on contracts with continued from page 29 fire and police for wage increases calls for service, 50 of which to be calculated for represented were emergencies. Officers staff, which is likely to be 2%. –Set up a meeting with investigated 24 cases, 16 susSROA general manager to dispicious persons or prowlers, 10 lost/found properties, conduct- cuss SROA agreements that are ed 119 traffic stops, provided 36 due to be reviewed, including community-policing responses administrative, vehicle maintenance and bike patrol. and 216 security checks. –Officers had received the first round of the COVID Other business –The SDAO Conference will vaccine and were expecting the second dose by the end of be held virtually in February. only $250. We’ve asked SROA the 4th of July in 2021 he will January. Board members are encouraged to increase the fine to where vis- be saving our lives to be ready to –Sgt. Lopez has been sworn to sign up for free. itors will take the issue seriously. evacuate from a for sure wildfire in, replacing the now retired –The next regular meeting This is worth repeating as starting here in our extremely Sgt. Beaty. of the Sunriver Service District the 4th of July 2021 illegal dry wildfire landscape. –Officers assisted Deschutes Managing Board is scheduled Brando’s twice yearly constant County Sheriff ’s office with for Thursday, Feb. 18, 3 p.m. fireworks is beyond noise and barking but is also during sum- barking and running to our bed the arrest of a wanted homicide Topics include: 2021/22 fee schedule; approve wage inmer’s extreme wildfire danger. has convinced us he knows best suspect out of Nevada. And, when Brando barks on what to do. Do you? –Responded to eight fire- creases for non-represented works calls on New Year’s eve. employees; approval of depart–Officers assisted with the ment capital requests and first delivery of gifts and goodie draft review of police/fire 2020 bags to children at Three Rivers annual reports. To support a free and open exchange of information and ideas, the –The meeting adjourned at Elementary. Sunriver Scene welcomes letters to the editor up to 200 words, and 4:59 p.m. Chorus of One submissions up to 400 words, on topics of relevance to Approved meeting minutes Administration Sunriver. are posted to www.sunriversd. –Worked on Strategic Plan All letters are subject to editing for brevity, grammar, clarity, civility document and stakeholder co- org as available. and legal concerns. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and do not Directions for attending a ordination of meetings. necessarily represent the Sunriver Owners Association. TO SUBMIT: Email: susanb@srowners.org. Write the letter in the –Worked with Bette But- board meeting virtually is postbody of the email, or attach it as a Word document. ler, a member of the Budget ed on the SROA website calDEADLINE: The 12th of the month (e.g. March 12 for April issue). Committee, to work on budget endar under the SSD meeting We accept one letter per person per month. spreadsheets and simplify and date.

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