The Rotary Club of SunriverLa Pine dole out grant dollars to local nonprofits Page 19
INSIDE THIS ISSUE SROA News.............. 4 Calendar................. 13
Public Safety............ 24 Classified Ads.......... 31
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S C E N E A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSOCIATION
JANUARY 2024
VOLUME XLVII • NUMBER 1
New fire, police chiefs officially sworn in
To protect or not to protect… a question of aesthetics
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New Police Chief, Steve Lopez
The Sunriver Service District officially swore-in the new police and fire chiefs in ceremonies held in November and December. On Nov. 30, former Sunriver Police lieutenant Steve Lopez took the reins from retiring chief Mike Womer. On
New Sunriver Fire Chief Bill Boos is sworn-in.
Dec. 13, the Sunriver Fire Department welcomed fire chief Bill Boos. The oath of office for each chief was administered by Jim Fister, chair of the Sunriver Service District Board of Directors. Following is a brief background of
each chief. Sunriver Police Chief The Sunriver Service District Board voted at its September meeting to apTurn to Chief, page 3
Resolve to get involved with your association By Tony Selle Happy New Year from the Nominating Committee. As we begin a new year, it is a tradition for many of us to make resolutions. Often our resolutions are aimed at self-improvement or selfattainment. Such as, I want to lose 10 pounds, take two strokes off my golf score, or run a 10K. Other times, our resolutions are externally focused, perhaps because we realize how truly fortunate we are, and we become inspired to give back in some way. We know you agree, Sunriver is an amazing place to own, live and recreate. If you are searching for a way to get involved locally and give back to your community, the SROA Nominating Committee invites you to resolve to get involved in Sunriver in 2024.
Sunriver has tremendous services that we all enjoy. Some of them, like snow removal on the paths and roads are obvious. But did you notice how clean and litter-free the roads and paths are? How invasive species are really kept in check? Did you enjoy going to special events such as Uncorked or the owner’s Happy Hour? Those things, and many other functions and services, all happen because of owner volunteers just like you. Sunriver is Sunriver because its owners are actively engaged. We manage, oversee or perform many of the services that occur here. And there is always a need for more owners to get involved. The SROA Nominating Committee is recruiting candidates for the 2024 SROA Board of Directors and we sin-
cerely invite you to apply. You can find applications and information at www. sunriverowners.org or reach out to one of the committee members listed. Besides serving on the board of directors, there are many other ways to get involved in Sunriver. There are numerous committees, work groups and task forces that need owner volunteers. This is in addition to the incredible array of clubs and organizations that perform services we all enjoy. Again, more information on all of these is available at www.sunriverowners.org. Sunriver is a special place because of its owners. The Nominating Committee will continue to recruit (pester) you to be a candidate for the SROA Turn to Nominate, page 3 SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLVII • NUMBER 1 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707
SROA NEWS – Depending on your interest, you may or may not be aware of the continued work by the Design Committee regarding the allowance for the protection of trees from damage caused by wildlife browsing. As part of the overhaul of the SROA Design Manual (adopted by the SROA Board of Directors in June 2023), rules regarding this topic were included to prohibit the use of wire cages or other fence-type materials around plants. The manual did allow the use of alternative deterrents such as motion-activated sprinklers and repellent sprays. Some owners feel the rule is too restrictive – prompting the board to send the rule back to the Design Committee for further research and justification. Following weeks of fact-finding, numerous meetings and talking with experts in their field, the Design Committee presented its latest revision to the board during the Dec. 16 board meeting. The board decided to postpone the approval of the rule and allow owners the chance to read and understand the new protection rule. “It’s not arbitrary – there’s a lot of hard work that went into this,” said Gerhard Beenen, SROA Board President. “We want to make sure owners know what’s being proposed.”
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Sunriver
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SUNRIVER
SCENE January 2024 Volume XLVII, No. 1 57455 Abbot Drive PO 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 and 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.
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The proposed rule is printed as follows. Both the rule and the addendum provided to the board are posted to the SROA website under News & Notices on the homepage. Owners have until Feb. 14 to provide comment for or against the proposed rules by emailing designinfo@srowners.org.
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point Steve Lopez as the chief of police, effective Dec. 1, to replace the retiring Mike Womer. Lopez has more than 17 years of experience in law enforcement. He began his career as sergeant with the Sunriver Police Department in January 2021, and was promoted to lieutenant in 2022. Prior to his time at Sunriver, Lopez served for Santa Clara (California) County Office of the Sheriff from 2006-20 where he rose to the rank of lieutenant. Throughout his law enforcement career, Lopez has served as a watch commander, academy director, crowd control commander, range supervisor, internal affairs investigator and the training and compliance assistant division commander amongst numerous other assignments. Lopez is a graduate
Proposed new language to replace Section 3.18f of the existing SROA Design Committee Manual of Rules & Procedures Tree Protection – Deer Browsing (new 3.18c): Only trees are allowed to be protected with a physical barrier, as noted per this section. No physical protection barriers allowed for perennials, grasses, ground cover, shrubs, or other vegetation. Property owners are encouraged to utilize nonof the FBI National Academy and holds a Master of Public Safety degree from the University of Virginia. “I am incredibly honored and humbled to have the opportunity to serve as the chief of police for such a professional department and such a supportive community. I look forward to fostering relationships and leading one of the best law enforcement agencies in the state. I am grateful for chief Womer’s guidance and leadership and wish him well in his well-deserved retirement,” Lopez said. In addition to his service with the Sunriver Police Department, Lopez instructs criminal justice courses at Central Oregon Community College, and he is the Summit High School Girls’ Varsity Rugby head coach. Sunriver Fire Chief Bill Boos has been serving the Sunriver Fire Department
barrier options such as liquids or sprays and motion sensor sprinklers that may work to warn off wildlife from grazing. Continuous welded wire physical tree protection barriers are the only form of physical barrier that is allowed for individual or grouping of trees. They are not to exceed 48” in diameter maximum surrounding the tree(s). The continuous welded wire physical tree protection material must be either galvanized (non-reflective), dark green, or under contract since August, having retired in the same month as the deputy chief of operations with Bend Fire and Rescue, after 26 years. During his extensive career with Bend Fire, Boos also served as the president of the Oregon Fire Chief ’s Association and currently remains on the board of directors as the association’s past president. The chief and his family share a long history with the Sunriver community. His father (Bill Sr.) served as the department’s assistant fire chief from the 1980s into the early 1990s. Boos started his career as a volunteer firefighter with the department in 1983 and ultimately was hired as a full-time firefighter/paramedic in 1995. The department and district welcome Boos and look forward to his leadership and the wealth of experience he brings back to the organization where he launched his fire career.
black in color, and a minimum 14-gauge wire. The continuous welded wire physical tree protection pattern opening shall be either 2”x 3” or 2”x 4” openings only. Each welded wire physical tree protection barrier shall begin at ground level and shall not exceed 5’ in height at the top of the barrier. A minimum of 6’ spacing is required between each continuous welded wire physical tree Turn to Plant, page 6
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Board of Directors through Scene articles and at the various functions in the coming months. Please feel free to talk with a committee member if you have the time and interest to serve. Resolve to get involved this year! Contact one of the following committee members if you have questions or email nominating@srowners.org: Ron Angell (chair), Steve Aloia, Laureen Anderson, Mike Applegate, Debbie Baker, Mike Gocke, Carol Holzer, Tony Selle, Kelly Wilson or Kellie Allen (SROA staff).
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OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Treasurer report:
Contact your board at infosroa@srowners.org
sroa president’s message
I recently read the the original book: “Sunriver: The 5,500 acres First 20 Years” by James of Sunriver W. Quinn and Paul Redback to the ding (available for borU.S. Forrowing from SROA). est Service. Perhaps some of you have While 83% read this book. For those of owners who have not, let me favored the point out a few “high- Gerhard Beenen sale, owners lights.” who wanted • In 1975, John Wayne and to see a second 18-hole golf Katharine Hepburn lived in course developed protested. Sunriver for half the summer Fortunately for those who now during the filming of “Rooster have homes on the far north Cogburn.” Both Wayne and end of Sunriver, a compromise Hepburn interacted with locals was arrived at and only 2,200 with Wayne meeting a brave acres were sold back to the Forteenage boy who knocked on est Service. his door seeking a job as an The section of the book extra. The Duke offered him that caught my interest was a job as a script boy, allowing an effort back around 1990 him to ride with him from his to incorporate or become a house to the set each morning. city. A primary motivation Hepburn was a bit more private centered around gaining access but did engage in conversations to Transient Room Tax (TRT) with locals at the Village. revenues (revenue generated • Both the Sunriver Women’s from overnight rentals) as well Club and Angler’s Club have a as other tax revenues (liquor, long history in Sunriver. The cigarette, gas, business, etc.) Sunriver Women’s Club started and fees (franchise, developback in 1972 and the Angler’s ment permits, user, court fines, Club in 1977. etc.) available to cities but not • In the middle 1970s, dur- planned community developing a dip in the local economy, ments like Sunriver. the current owner of Sunriver, In 1990, TRT revenues were Connecticut Mutual, pro- $900K/year (~$2.2M in today’s posed selling 3,300 acres of dollars) and the estimated rev-
enue from other taxes/fees was $600K (~$1.4M in today’s dollars). In addition, incorporating would have granted Sunriver access to municipal financing, condemnation rights, and limited liability (lowering insurance costs). The arguments against were the disenfranchisement of non-resident owners who could not participate in city elections and how the two governing bodies (Sunriver City and SROA) would allocate responsibilities and the transfer of assets from SROA to the city. Sunriver today is significantly different from 1990. SROA has more assets (SHARC, Member Pool, boat launch, Mary McCallum Park expansion, etc.) and is no longer responsible for police, fire/EMS. Yet, many of the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating remain the same. TRT collected by Deschutes County from shortterm rentals in Sunriver today exceed $6.0M/year, significantly more than those collected in 1990. This raises the question: Should Sunriver incorporate today? Deschutes County cities (Bend, Redmond, Sisters, La Pine) all receive TRT revenues from short-term rentals within the city boundary.
Sunriver, being part of rural Deschutes County does not. Our TRT dollars go straight to the county. Yet, Sunriver, being substantially self-reliant, is no more of a financial burden on the county than any of the four county cities. We maintain our roads, provide emergency services (police, fire, EMS), maintain pathways, parks, recreational facilities. Our public safety professionals not only serve Sunriver but also answer calls from rural areas in south Deschutes County. Between SROA and the Sunriver Service District, we provide all the major services of a city. Like a city, our roads, pathways, parks and SHARC are all “open to the public.” As I noted in my July column earlier this year, a joint task force between SROA and the Sunriver Service District (SSD) has been looking into ways we can receive TRT revenues collected from Sunriver rentals. In 2022, the SSD successfully lobbied for $8M from county TRT revenue in support of the new public safety building. This was a significant win for Sunriver, yet it represents a little over one year of TRT receipts Turn to President, page 5
Highlights of the SROA Board of Directors monthly meeting The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. Board members present: Gerhard Beenen, Bill Burke, Keith Mobley, Scott Gillies, Clark Pederson, Tony De Alicante, Julianna Hayes, Linda Beard and Mark Murray. Staff present: James Lewis, Susan Berger, Jesus Mendoza. Owners forum comments (summarized) From Dec. 15 work session • Randy Schneider asked when the recycling center would be discontinued now that Sunriver homes have sideyard recycling service. • Barb Brocker doesn’t believe the proposed dog park should be located near the church due to potential noise. • Frank Brocker also feels the location for the dog park should not be near the church, citing noise concerns during church events. • Letter read into record from Ed Pitera with questions about the discontinuation of the recycling center and usage statistics. • Letter read into record from Paul Conte with his objections to the proposed rule related to Page 4
plant protections. • Letter read into record from Beverly Cook about the proposed rule changes regarding plant protections. When you buy a home in an HOA you enter into a contract that you will abide by HOA rules. If you don’t want to follow the rules you have the freedom to purchase a home elsewhere. • Philo Hall expressed his appreciation of the good work and decision making by the SROA board and staff. From Dec. 16 regular meeting • Theresa Youmans (as a member of the Design Committee) made clarifying statements on an issue discussed by a board member at the Friday work session. She indicated that a Design Committee decision denying a request to plant trees adjacent to a street was based on the facts that the proposal was to put such trees on SROA commons and that the Design Manual specifically prohibits the location as proposed. • As a followup to her comments at the Dec. 15 meeting, a letter was read from Barb Brocker asking where SROA
SROA Financial Report
Year-to-date as of November 30, 2023 (unaudited)
Total Operating Revenue.................................... $12,361,760 Total Operating Expenses*................................. $12,141,133 Operating Surplus / (Deficit)........................ $220,627 *Includes Reserve Fund Contribution: $2,852,570
was in the decision-making process related to the dog park proposal. Board actions • Approved minutes of the Nov. 17, 2023 SROA board work session as corrected. • Approved minutes of the Nov. 18, 2023 SROA regular board meeting as xx. • Approved November 2023 unaudited financials. • Postponed approving the proposed rule regarding tree protections to allow owners the opportunity to review and make comments. Comments will be accepted until Feb. 14 and can be emailed to designinfo@srowners.org Other business • The board asked there be more information shared with owners related to the proposed dog park. www.sunriverowners.org
Association operations • Administration: Met with Deschutes County administrator on Transient Room Tax issues. Participated in ongoing meetings with TDS regarding fiber-to-the-home construction. • Accounting: Presented investment proposal for purchases between two and five years. Finalized the Reserve Study. Began preparations for 2024 maintenance fee invoice mailings. • Communications: Designed and printed the 2024 Recreation Guest passes, Recreation Plus posters and member brochure. 2024 owner directory also updated and sent to print. Continue to update and streamline forms related to the new Design Manual. Finalizing design for the new kiosk map project. Turn to Highlights, page 5
2024 budget adopted With tremendous work by our Controller Joe Healy, SROA General Manager James Lewis, SROA Department heads and their staff, the SROA Finance Committee and the Board the 2024 Budget was adopted at the November SROA Board meeting. I am pleased to report that a balanced budget was adopted. Developing the budget is a multi-month process every year. It is a process to determine the expenses to run SROA and delivering to owners the services and amenities they desire and expect. And then determining the revenue sources to fund these expenses. So, let’s take a look. On the operating fund income side, the budget projects yearly income of $13.9 million. Owner maintenance dues are projected to be $8.18 million, 59% of the total. Maintenance dues went up 3.75%, lower than the 10-year average of 4.1%. We worked hard to keep this year’s increase to under 4%. A second major source of income is revenue generated by Recreation Plus (RPP) and Member Preference (MPP) programs. Projected income from recreational programs – which include RPP and MPP programs is $4.35 million or 31% of the budget. Third is interest income earned on operating reserves, $260,000, 2% of the budget. The other 8% comes from Scene advertising, Community Development fees, storage yard rental, fleet services, TDS right of way payments, late fees and fines for SROA noncompliance with rules, and other miscellaneous income. On the operating fund expenditure side of the budget the largest expense is employee salary and benefits, $6.32 million, 45%. Sunriver is a service organization. Paying for experienced and happy staff to best serve you and our visitors is important. Contribution to the Reserve Fund (for new amenities and reserves to replace existing assets) $3.88 million, 28% of the budget. Materials and services (think supplies, equipment repairs, pool upkeep, audit fees, consultants) $2.74 million, 20%. Insurance and legal services, $750,000, 5%, and a few miscellaneous items. On the non-operating side of the budget replacement reTurn to Treasurer, page 5 SUNRIVER SCENE • JANUARY 2024
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• Community Development: There are approximately 338 active projects/building permits in process. Continue to modify forms and informational handouts related to the changes in the Design Manual. Continue to work with the Design Committee on tree protections. • Natural Resources: Prepared and mailed fifth violations for ladder fuel reduction.
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from Sunriver short-term rentals (out of the more than $50 million that has been generated/collected from Sunriver since the TRT began). Should Sunriver, like Deschutes County cities, receive TRT revenues collected from short-term rent-
LFR and tree thinning continues on commons. Completed the 2023 Firewise Communities recertification. Completed annual asbestos training for staff. • IT: Began file server migration to cloud-based application. Added vehicle maintenance user interface to internal database. Created a new citation system and notification system. Georeferenced RV lot maps to be interactive for reservations and costs. • Public Works: Still short
on staff and training continues with newer staff. Perry Thatcher retired after 30 years with Public Works. All sport courts buttoned up for the year. Removing edge-of-road hazards. Placing snow poles and markers. Repairs made at SHARC for snowmelt systems are complete and working well. • Recreation/SHARC: The November Sip Sip Soiree sold out. Communicated 2023 usage reports and 2024 agreements have been distributed to property managers. Continu-
ing process to migrate from ActiveNet to Jonas in mid-2024. The meeting adjourned at 10:54 a.m. The next SROA board work session will take place at 9 a.m. Jan. 19 followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. To watch the meeting live via YouTube, or at a later time, visit the meeting date on SROA website calendar for the YouTube link. Meeting minutes, once approved, are available on the SROA website at www.sunriverowners.org
als in our area? The TRT were enacted by the state (state law) to provide funds for the promotion and support of tourism. Unlike other Deschutes County cities, Sunriver experiences a 10x increase in local population during peak seasons. Tourists come to Sunriver to utilize the recreational amenities (pathways, SHARC, tennis, pick-
leball, boat launch, parks) all paid for by Sunriver owners. Emergency services, also paid for by owners, are staffed to meet the combined needs of residents and tourists. These are real expenses, paid for by Sunriver owners, yet we do not benefit from the TRT taxes collected. In January, members of the TRT Task Force will formally
meet with Deschutes County Commissioners at one of their public meetings. We are prepared to argue Sunriver, like a Deschutes County city, should receive the TRT taxes collected from Sunriver short-term rentals. We have a strong rational argument, and we are hopeful our county commissioners will correct this inequity.
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serve expenditures include road and trail asphalt $850,000, bike and pathway tunnel replacement $560,000, ladder fuel reduction $460,000, public works heavy equipment $605,000, and a new Gelcoat application to the SHARC waterslides, $111,000. The asphalt expenditure is an increase from the last several years when we lowered asphalt expenditures to help fund the tunnel replacements. It is now time to reinvest in our roads. There is also a larger commitment to ladder fuel reduction. The budget is set and approved. Actual results for the year will vary and I will keep you apprised of our status throughout the year. –Clark Pederson is treasurer of the SROA Board of Directors and chair of the Finance Committee. pederson@srowners.org
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protection barrier. Continuous welded wire physical tree protection barrier support posts shall not exceed four support posts per barrier, shall be no higher than the barrier itself, and shall be either natural wood (2” x 2” maximum or 2” diameter maximum) wooden stakes or T-Posts in either dark green or black metal. Five continuous welded wire physical tree protection barriers maximum on each individual tax lot. Individual tax lots may be allowed to have more than five continuous welded wire tree protection barriers per property upon Design Committee approval, and at the discretion of the Design Committee. Continuous welded wire physical tree protection barriers are allowed to remain in place for up to four years from the date of installation. Any deviation from these guidelines must be approved by the Design Committee at their discretion.
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A family of deer dines on the landscape behind the SROA administration building.
Any existing physical tree, plant, grass, ground cover, or shrub protection barrier in place on private property (that has exceeded four years as of July 1, 2024) must be removed. Any existing nonapproved physical tree, plant, grass, ground cover, or shrub protection barrier that doesn’t meet the above rules (regardless of maximum timeline), must be removed as of July 1, 2024. Each continuous welded wire
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physical tree protection barrier shall be installed and maintained as per Items 2-10 noted above and Section 4.02 of the Sunriver Rules & Regulations. No electrified barriers of any kind allowed. Design Committee approval is required for continuous welded wire physical protection barrier (per the rules defined in this section) of any trees not listed in Appendix F of the Manual. Tree Protection – Beavers & Porcupines (new 3.18d): No physical protection barriers allowed for perennials, grasses, ground cover, shrubs, or other vegetation. Property owners are encouraged to utilize non-barrier options such as liquids or sprays and motion sensor sprinklers that may work to warn off wildlife from graz-
ing and chewing. Continuous welded wire physical tree protection barriers are the only form of physical protection barrier that is allowed for individual or grouping of trees. Each protection barrier shall be between a minimum 4” and maximum 12” away from the trunk of the tree. Staking is recommended but not required. The continuous welded wire physical tree protection barrier material must be either galvanized (non-reflective), dark green, or black in color, and a minimum 14-gauge wire. The continuous welded wire physical tree protection pattern opening shall be either 2”x 3” or 2”x 4” openings only. Each continuous welded wire physical tree protection barrier is required to extend from the ground to 4’ in height, and not
to exceed 4’ in height. Continuous welded wire physical tree protection barrier support posts shall not exceed four support posts per barrier, shall be no higher than the barrier itself, and shall be either natural wood (2” x 2” maximum or 2” diameter maximum) wooden stakes or T-Posts in either dark green or black metal. Any existing non-approved physical tree, plant, grass, ground cover, or shrub protection barrier that doesn’t meet the above rules (regardless of maximum timeline), must be removed as of July 1, 2024. Each continuous welded wire physical tree protection barrier shall be installed and maintained as per Items 2-7 noted above and Section 4.02 of the Sunriver Rules & Regulations. No electrified barriers of any kind allowed. Design Committee approval is required for physical protection (per the rules defined in this section) of any trees not listed in Appendix F of the Manual. New definitions to add: Definition of a Tree: Refer to Appendix F of this Manual compiled by SROA’s Natural Resources Department, for a verified listing of “trees” that are adaptable to the Central Oregon environment. Definition of a Physical Tree Protection Barrier: A continuous welded (minimum 14-gauge thickness) wire that is moldable to wrap around a tree for protection from wildlife grazing, chewing, and climbing. The color of the welded wire can only be galvanized, dark green, or black.
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Gallery welcomes the new year, celebrates the winter season By Deni Porter At the Artists’ Gallery in The Village at Sunriver, artists are celebrating the joy of snow. What better idea than to visit the gallery for the Second Saturday celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13. It’s a “Happy New Year” party! After a day of skiing, snowshoeing and other merriment in the snow, the artists will be serving libations and laughter. Ski and snow clothes are more than appropriate. A celebration of snow and all the related pleasures is depicted in a collection of art made by multiple artists. Painter Bill Hamilton presents a breath-taking view of Mt. Bachelor at Tumalo Creek. Viewers can feel the chill in
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the air in the crystal blues and greens of the painting. Bonnie Junell has captured the thrill of “getting air” while skiing. The happiness of this snow sport is obvious as the snow blows from a skier’s equipment into the clear blue
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sky. Photographer Carolyn Waissman displays a beautiful view of Cardinal Landing Bridge in Sunriver. Watercolor painter Marjorie Cosairt painted a serene moment in the quiet snowy for-
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est while painter Deni Porter captured the essence of sunlight on a snow-covered Cardinal Landing Bridge just as the sun ends the day. The gallery is open daily and is a fun and welcoming place to spend some time viewing art.
Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is also a great place to bring visitors to Sunriver. Artists’ Gallery is in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver. For information, visit www. ArtistsGallerySunriver.com or call 541-593-4382.
New year, new exhibits at Betty Gray Gallery By Jim Fister We hope that you’re having a wonderful new year here in Sunriver. After a busy holiday season, it’s often good to take the time to relax and settle into enjoying the winter activities the area provides. The Betty Gray Gallery of Art in the Sunriver Lodge will be finishing its youth art exhibit in
January and opening two new shows from local artists. The Central Oregon Young Artists’ Challenge is in its third year, with several schools and individuals participating this year. The finalists for the year will be on display through the second week of January in the downstairs gallery. The challenge is open to any student
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between fourth and twelfth grade in the tri-county area, and it received approximately fifty entries this year. This year’s theme was: My Wish. Participants provided both art as well as an artists’ statement, and a jury of local artists judged the finalists on display. The rigor of providing both art and the meaning behind it helps to grow their skills and prepare them for other competitive endeavors. Following the youth exhibit, the unique and compelling photography of Sonja Runar will be on display in the lower gallery. Sonja finds beauty in the wild, often providing a unique eye to a scene that most would not otherwise find remarkable. Her use of photographic effects to bring out the brighter colors draws the viewer to appreciate both nature and man-made artifacts that populate the world. Upstairs, Sunriver resident
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a variety of abstract and more natural works. Wilson’s technique delivers depth that can’t be accomplished using a single medium. She delivers a variety of sizes in her works, with a spread of usually-muted colors that enhance the subject. Both exhibits will be on display through the end of February. We wish you the best of the new year for 2024, and we look forward to your continued enjoyment of the work displayed in the gallery.
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Sunriver You upcoming classes Happy New Year! Sunriver You classes begin again with a variety of learning options. Interested in the future of Sunriver? Join the January SROA Forum to hear about findings of the LongRange Strategic Plan Task Force. Dreaming of an African safari? Sign up for the South African Travel Forum. Missed popular classes offered in the past? Eco-Friendly Kitchen, Beginning Knitting and Calligraphy are back by popular demand. Tired of SPAM and SCAMs? Check out the Tech Forum: Managing SPAM and avoiding SCAMS. Continue reading for class descriptions and presenter information. All classes require registration through www. sunriveryou.com. As registration closes 24 hours prior to the class start time, sign up before the 24-hour deadline. • Tree Protection Proposed Rules Forum Thursday, Jan. 11 at 4-5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Presenter: Keith Kessaris, SROA assistant general manager. SROA's Design Committee has recommended new tree protection provisions. Join this Zoom forum to learn more about the proposal and the reasoning behind each decision. Use the chat feature during the Zoom to provide input; comments and questions will be welcome. • Tips for an Eco-Friendly Kitchen Thursday, Jan. 18 at 2-4 p.m. at SHARC. Presenter: Lynne Haroun. About one-third of the food produced in the U.S. is not
eaten and today’s food system is a major contributor to the greenhouse gases warming our climate. Whether you’re concerned about climate change, sustainability or the impact of All Sunriver You classes require registration, which closes 24 hours before the class start time. Please visit www. sunriveryou.com to register. inflation on your food budget, this class is for you. Learn how making small changes in the foods we eat, the amount of food we waste, and the tools we use in our kitchen to store and prepare food can have a big impact on the environment and our wallets. Following the presentation there will be time for “Show and Tell.” Bring your own eco-friendly tips and kitchen tools to share with the group. The presenter will bring ecofriendly products that she uses in her kitchen, including a portable induction cooktop. Sunriver resident Lynne Haroun has a master’s degree in environmental health sciences and public health. Since retiring, she has pursued her interest in climate change by participating in workshops on the science and impacts of climate change and on collective/individual actions to reduce ecological and carbon footprints. • Travel Forum: South African Safari Wednesday, Jan. 24, 4-5:30 p.m. at SHARC. Presenters: Kathy and John Vogel, Nan-
cy Pietroski, Helen and Ron Heeren. Kathy and John Vogel will present a whirlwind fall 2023 round-the-world trip that included a South African safari, a Mauritian beach vacation, a weeklong glamping hike along the west coast of Australia, and a sojourn at a subtropical paradise just two hours from Sydney. They’ll share what worked, what didn’t and tips for each destination. The forum will also include two shorter presentations. Travel pharmacist Nancy Pietroski will answer the question “When should I see a travel medicine specialist before my trip?” She’ll cover types of travel and travel medicine professionals, resources and risks for which medicines or vaccines are needed. Ron and Helen Heeren will discuss how to decide if RVing is right for you, things to consider, and what they have learned about RV travel (this talk was rescheduled due to illness in October). Plan to stay afterward for socializing and sharing travel stories; BYOB, if desired. John and Kathy will have homemade Aussie pies and South African samosas to share. The Vogels are experienced travelers who enjoy destinations off the beaten path. Pietroski is a travel pharmacist who is enthusiastic about sharing her knowledge so that her clients can travel with confidence. The Heerens have enjoyed their 2021 Airstream for a few years and are ready to share what they’ve learned.
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Dog forum The Owner Enrichment Committee is hosting a dog forum for Sunriver owners at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at SHARC. This free event will share information from local experts on how to optimize life for dogs and will include discussion of a program to more rapidly locate lost dogs. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting. The forum will include the following guest speakers: • Dr. Heather Kaese, MS, DACVIM, DACVO: Veterinary ophthalmologist? Really? When to have your dog's eyes checked.
• Dr. Mauricio Dujowich, DVM, DACVS: Total Hip Replacement for Dogs: Restoring Mobility and Relieving Pain. • Sgt. John Beck, Sunriver Police Department: Your PD, canine assistance and safety. • Keith Kessaris: Update on Sunriver dog park. If you think you will be attending, or if you have topics you’d like to see discussed, email SROA.OEC. dogsofSR@gmail.com so we can better estimate the number of attendees and prepare the discussion agenda. You also will be invited to join the Sunriver Dog Club.
Ski club events Ski club events • Skier Happy Hour, Jan. 9, 4-5:45 p.m. at SHARC Meet other Sunriver skiers in the embracing warmth of our fireplace and enjoy the enthusiasm of congenial fellow skiers. Share stories of fantastic snow and incredible
runs, or adventures on crosscountry trails. Watch stimulating Olympics re-runs. And, enjoy the gustatory
rewards of the contributed food and beverages. Please bring some wine/ beer, appetizers to share. Questions? Email sroa.oec. ski@gmail.com • Cross-country ski class, Feb. 3, 3 p.m. Cross-country (Nordic) ski class to be offered in Sunriver. Complimentary expert instruction will be provided by the Nordic Ski Club of Central Oregon. Site in the Sunriver area will depend on conditions; information will be sent to registrants before the class. To register, or for questions, write sroa.oec.ski@ gmail.com.
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Native plants will help save the planet By Sunriver Nature Center Staff In the era of unprecedented environmental challenges, native plants emerge as silent saviors, wielding a powerful influence in preserving biodiversity, combating climate change, and sustaining ecosystems. Let’s examine the scientific mechanisms which make native plants indispensable for the plant's health, and explore how harnessing their potential can lead to a sustainable and resilient future. The crux of native plant's success lies in the co-evolutionary relationships with local fauna. These plants have adapted to specific ecological niches, producing complex chemical compounds which attract and sustain a variety of specialized pollinators and herbivores. This specialized interaction enhances biodiversity, creating resilient ecosystems capable of withstanding environmental fluxes. Native plants possess adaptive traits finely tuned to local
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scapes. At the heart of the fight against climate change is the profound carbon sequestration capacity of native plants. Through the process of photosynthesis, they not only capture carbon dioxide but also channel it into complex organic compounds stored within their tissues and the soil. This natural carbon sink is a beacon of hope in the battle against rising atmospheric carbon levels. Native plants excel in water efficiency. Evolved to match regional precipitation patterns, these plants often have specialized adaptations, such as reduced transpiration rates and drought-tolerant traits. Utilizing native species in landscaping and restoration efforts can revolutionize water conserva-
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Our solar system: Mars By SNCO Observatory Staff The word planet comes from the Greek word for “wanderer.” Since ancient times, people recognized and knew the positions of the stars and constellations. Their positions relative to each other did not change. The planets were different though – these celestial bodies did not stay in the same place against background stars. They had no fixed positions. Mars is the fourth planet out from the Sun. Contrary to the
Mars canals mapped by G. Schiaparelli.
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Furnish your home from the Second Tern Thrift Store When you come to the Second Tern Thrift Store, you will discover the store has almost everything you need to furnish your home. Well, almost everything: we don’t stock large appliances, mattresses or encyclopedias. But if you need clothes, linens, kitchen items, crafts, books, art, furniture, tools, sporting goods, lamps, baskets, jewelry, pet supplies, toys, seasonal items and more, you have come to the right place. In fact, many customers tell us how they have furnished much of their home from the Second Tern. After all, why spend more than you need to and, at the same time, support
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around the sky, through the zodiac constellations. Mars is named after the Roman god of war, which is Ares in Greek. As such, the moons of Mars are named Phobos (fear and panic) and Deimos (terror and dread). In Greek mythology, these were the sons of Ares. So, a bit ironically, Mars is a Roman name, while Phobos and Deimos are Greek names. These are tiny and fascinating moons. Phobos is about 14 miles in diameter. It orbits Mars three times per day at an altitude of a mere 5.8 miles. Deimos is a bit smaller at about 8 miles in diameter. It orbits Mars every 30 hours at an altitude of 14.6 miles. Several theories exist for the origin of these moons, including captured asteroids and formation from the impact between Mars and another object early in our solar system’s history. When viewed in the night sky, Mars has a reddish tint. As a result, as far back as the ancient Egyptians it has been nicknamed “the Red Planet.” This reddish color comes from finely-grained iron oxide dust in the soil. It has captured our imagination like no other planet. People first observed canallike features on Mars through telescopes in the late 1800s. These canals were charted by respected mainstream astronomers like Giovanni Schiaparelli between 1877 and 1888, and Charles A. Young in 1889. Percival Lowell published his views in three books: “Mars” (1895), “Mars and Its Canals” (1906), and “Mars As the Abode of Life” (1908). He remained a strong proponent for the rest of his life that the canals were built for irrigation by an intelSUNRIVER SCENE • JANUARY 2024
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the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, and help with recycling and the environment. Here is a catalog of the 52 items in one frequent customer’s home (not counting ligent civilization. In the end, as telescopes improved, it became apparent that there were no canals on Mars. Here is what we do know about Mars It has the second smallest diameter of the planets in our solar system at roughly 4,200 miles (roughly 1⁄2 of Earth’s diameter). It is also less massive, causing its gravitational pull at the surface to be less than that on Earth. Surface gravity on Mars is 38% of Earth’s surface gravity. So, if you weigh 100 pounds on Earth you would weigh 38 pounds on Mars. Further out in its orbit than Earth, Mars moves around the Sun slower, with a year on Mars lasting 686 Earth days. Its day is quite similar to that on Earth though, roughly 24.5 hours long. However, that does not mean it would be a nice place to visit since the temperature on Mars varies drastically from −166 °F to 95 °F since its thin atmosphere does not hold heat as well as the Earth. To date, there have been a total of 50 spacecraft missions relating to Mars, such as orbiters and rovers. There are currently two functional rovers on the surface of Mars – the Curiosity and Perseverance rovers, both operated by NASA. Perseverance is accompanied by the Ingenuity helicopter, the first helicopter to fly on another planet, which scouts sites for Perseverance to study.
clothing or Christmas lights) purchased at the Second Tern: • Living room: sofa, love seat, three clocks (including a grandfather clock), one picture • Dining room: rug, three pictures, two tablecloths, one clock • Kitchen: air fryer, two pictures • Den: TV, printer, monitor, one clock, one picture, four picture frames • Master bedroom: bedspread, two chairs, two lamp shades, five pictures • Downstairs bedroom: one chair • Laundry room: treadmill, two pictures • Downstairs hallway: three
pictures • Deck furniture: four chairs, small table, umbrella • Camping equipment: stove, lantern, folding table, folding portable toilet Obviously, this person really likes clocks and must have a lot of wall space for art. The Second Tern benefits the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. The Tern is located at 17377 Spring River Road, just west of Harper Bridge, and is open Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. year-round; donations accepted 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on open days. To learn about volunteering or if you have questions, call 541-5933367 or visit www.snco.org
Artist renditions of captured asteroid moons of Mars.
Perseverance Rover As a part of the Mars 2020 mission, Perseverance was tasked with analyzing the geology of Mars in hopes of discovering signs of life, and to gather samples for a possible return to Earth. The Rover landed on Mars, on Feb. 18, 2021 and since then has taken 570,000 images. Ingenuity Helicopter As a part of the Mars 2020 mission, Ingenuity served as a technology demonstration to test remotely controlled flight on another planet, and, since its deployment, it has made 66 successful flights. Its max speed is 22 mph and has flown a total of 9 miles as of 2023. The Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory is located at 57245 River Road, toward the Marina off Circle 3. Observatory public viewing is Wednesday and Saturday nights, 7-8:30
p.m., with private parties available Tuesday and Friday, 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Daytime solar viewing is Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. This winter schedule continues until the first week of March. To make a reservation for observatory programs visit SNCO.org.
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tion by preserving soil moisture and reducing the demand for supplemental irrigation. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, native plants provide invaluable ecosystem services through intricate chemical signaling. Their production of secondary metabolites not only deters herbivores but also attracts beneficial insects for pollination and pest control. Unraveling the chemical language of native plants opens new avenues for sustainable agriculture and pest management. Scientific outreach and education about native plants are essential for fostering environmental stewardship. Understanding the genetics and ecology of local flora empowers communities to make informed conservation decisions. In the intricate labyrinth of the planet's ecosystems, native plants are not just flora, they are scientific marvels, finely tuned by evolution to sustain life. The scientific community's exploration of their mechanisms reveals the potential for transformative solutions to global environmental challenges. As we delve deeper into the secrets of native plants, their significance becomes even more apparent, offering a path toward a sustainable coexistence with the Earth. Let us embrace the marvels of native plants as the cornerstone of a green revolution that will undoubtedly save our planet. For information on the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, please visit snco.org.
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FAQs and steps of the TDS fiber install project SROA NEWS – TDS (formerly BendBroadband) continues to work installing fiberto-the-home internet service in Sunriver. Work is currently underway in the central and northern areas of Sunriver. Owners will receive correspondence directly from TDS (either by email or mail) once they reach your lane and are ready to hook service up to your home. There is no need to contact TDS or SROA unless prompted to do so. In the meantime, here are some details on the process. You can also find frequently asked questions on the SROA website at www.sunriverowners.org/ FTTHinternet • Fiber mainline installation has been underway since summer 2023. • The entire project will be complete by December 31,
2026. • The focus of current work is the central and northern portions of Sunriver. • As mainlines are constructed and available in lanes/ cul-de-sacs, TDS will begin constructing “drops” across individual properties between the mainline in the lane to the home. • TDS is providing either email (primarily) or mailed (where email is not available) notification to owners approximately two/three weeks prior to the drops being proposed on their property. • If property owners do not want the drop constructed on their property, they must “opt out” directly to/with TDS (notify TDS at HelloTDS.com/ Sunriver). • If owners do not contact TDS to “opt out” of the drop
being installed on their proper- tion of the owner. • Until activation of the ty, it will be constructed within the timeline established by fiber service is requested and TDS in their notification letter. completed, any existing co• TDS will construct ap- axial service to the home will proximately 100 drops at a be maintained by TDS (so time as weather permits and there will be no disruption in existing serexisting drop vice). Upon acconditions alHow to contact TDS tivation of the low. fiber service, • On c e a Call: 1-877-422-5282 TDS will then drop is condisconnect the structed to the To "opt-out" visit: coaxial service. home and fi- HelloTDS.com/Sunriver • Upon fiber ber service is internet activaavailable, owners will have to contact TDS tion, TDS will notify SROA to have the service activated within 30-days and SROA will begin billing that propwithin the home. • Activation includes sched- erty owner the approved $35 uling a day/time for TDS tech- monthly fee. • Also, upon activation and nicians to visit your property, billing by SROA, the payment enter the home, install the necessary equipment and activate by the owner to TDS for any the service. The timeline for the equivalent internet service will activation work is at the discre- be removed from their TDS
bill (so that there is no overlap between fees paid to SROA and TDS for internet service). • Other services (over and above or in addition to the basic internet service provided by TDS under the SROA bulk agreement) provided to a specific property are at the discretion of that owner and will continue to be billed directly to that owner by TDS (SROA has no participation in other services or charges from TDS). • As is the current protocol, after installation of the fiber, any service issues must be reported directly to TDS and not SROA. • TDS will decommission the existing coax network once the fiber build is complete (end of year 2026). Notices will be sent to any remaining coax customers requiring conversion at a determined future date.
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tect. Intelligent, well-educated senior citizens have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to scammers. In this course you will learn how to recognize online scammers and steps to take to prevent becoming one of their dissatisfied customers. The course will address crucial password management techniques, email security practices and strategies for identity protection. This program is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their digital security and protect themselves against online scams. Have your SPAM and SCAM related questions and issues you have encoun-
tered ready to follow up with presenters. Gerhard Beenen, with more than 30 years of experience in the technology industry, has personally managed IT professionals and maintained IT networks. As a hobbyist, he has developed both web-based and iPhone applications that access public and private databases. He has read extensively about network security, spam/scams approaches and the financial impact of electronic communication scams on senior citizens. Rebecca Maloney brings more than 25 years of IT experience with a strong focus on cybersecurity. Her dedication to this field has led to significant advancements in organizational cybersecurity measures.
that will make the knitting experience more enjoyable and distribute a supply list for the participants to purchase for the second class. Once participants have the basics down, she will help them select a pattern for a project suited to their interests and skills. Register just once for the Feb. 2 class, to enroll in the six-week series. The class is limited to eight participants so sign up early. Jane Boubel has been knitting for more than 60 years. Her mother taught her the basics and she knitted her first sweater when she was just 12 years old.
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• Tech Forum: Managing SPAM and Avoiding SCAMs Thursday, Feb. 1, 3-4:30 p.m. at SHARC. Presenters: SROA IT Director Rebecca Maloney and current SROA Board President and SSD treasurer Gerhard Beenen. Online SCAMs is a growing business based on dissatisfied customers. Retired individuals, like many Sunriver residents, are a prime target. The techniques and sophistication of online scammers are getting bolder and more difficult to de-
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• Knitting for Beginners: Let’s Get the Basics First, sixweek series Fridays, Feb. 2 to Mar. 8, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at SHARC. Presenter: Jane Boubel. In this six-week series, you will learn basic knitting techniques and stitches, including how to cast on and off, knit and purl. As the participants get comfortable with those techniques, others will be added. At the first class, Boubel will share materials and supplies
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• Introduction to Uncial Hand Calligraphy, 6-week series Wednesdays, Feb. 7 to Mar. 13, 1-3 p.m. at SHARC. Presenter: Katie Keller. This six-week class will focus on the Uncial Hand. This is a contemporary version of the 4th CE uncial that had many twists and pen manipulations. The modern version is easy to write with strong straight letters and very round letters. We will also experiment with numerous calligraphic tools and all kinds of papers. This class is open to all regardless of experience. Each class will build upon the prior class, so it is important that you attend most classes. Note: There is a $15 (cash) materials fee due at the first class. Register just once for the Feb. 7 class, to enroll in the six-week series. Sign up early as the class is limited to 12 participants. Keller has been a calligrapher for more than 50 years. She has studied with numerous teachers both domestically and abroad. This is the third calligraphy class offered through Sunriver You and not the same as the first two. SUNRIVER SCENE • JANUARY 2024
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sunriver women’s club SRWC president's message Happy New Year and welcome 2024! What is on your list for 2024? Consider joining the Sunriver Women’s Club and discover the many ways to engage and connect with others. There are luncheons, happy hours, coffee meet ups, book clubs, winter fun activities, many volunteer opportunities and other events. In addition to supporting each other, the SRWC supports our south Deschutes community through fundraising and providing grants to area nonprofits. The club’s website has tons of information on what we do and how we give. Check it out, www.sunriverwomensclub.org. Hope to see you soon! –Debbie Baker, SRWC President Artist applications open now for the 14th Sunriver Art Fair The SRWC Art Fair is the club's largest fundraiser. If you or someone you know would like to display at the 2024 art fair, applications are now open
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and available until March 9. To apply or for information visit www.sunriverartfair.org. SRWC accepting community grant applications The Sunriver Women’s Club has opened the online application process for the next grant award cycle. Applicants must be a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization or a public school serving south Deschutes County. Applicants are encouraged to read the purpose and priorities of the SRWC, as well as eligibility requirements and reporting considerations prior to applying. The SRWC community grants address five focus areas: child safety, hunger prevention, shelter, education and youth development, health and mental health. The application and vetting process is overseen by a nine-member committee responsible for soliciting grant applications from local nonprofits and schools, conducting a thorough evaluation process and making a funding recommendation to the SRWC Board of Directors. Committee mem-
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to organizations serving south Deschutes County. Support is made possible with fundraising events such as the Sunriver Art Fair, Art Meets Wine in the High Desert and the generous support of club members, community members and area businesses. For information, email Philanthropy Director Gwen Gamble at philanthropy@
SRWC events January is a traditional time to refocus on life goals. If one of your goals for 2024 is to get more involved in your community, socially or with meaningful volunteerism, the Sunriver Women’s Club is a great opportunity. Please join us for a Coffee Break or Happy Hour in January to get more information about what membership might mean to you. • Tuesday. Jan. 9, 10-11 a.m. Coffee Break at Brewed Awakening in the Village • Wednesday Jan. 31, 4-6 p.m. Happy Hour at Sunriver Brewing in the Village For more information, email membership@sunriverwomensclub.org. Hunger Prevention Fund Between June and November 2023, the members of the SRWC joined forces and raised $11,000 to support three essential food pantries in south Deschutes County. Please consider donating at www.sunriverwomensclub.org.
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Fly Tying Corner: Goddard caddis
Goddard Caddis Materials List Hook: Daiichi 1180, size 10-14 Abdomen thread: Ultra 210 Denier black thread Body: Deer hair for spinning Secondary thread: Veevus 14/0 brown Antenna: Whiting 4B’s hen hackles Hackle: Brown Whiting Rooster Saddle Tying instructions and steps are published in video form, and can be found on the Sunriver Anglers web page at www.sunriveranglers.org/fly-tying-corner, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SunriverAnglers/, or on YouTube https://youtu.be/J_OjpalE9X0.
By Phil Fischer The Goddard caddis is responsible for the largest fish I have taken on a Central Oregon Lake. One late afternoon, I was chasing rising fish in an inlet to an unnamed lake. Callibaetis had been hatching all afternoon, but I knew I had no chance taking a fish on a callibaetis pattern. There were simply too many callibaetis on the water to have a glimmer of hope that a fish might discern my fake fly from the many natural insects on the lake’s surface. I decided to go contrarian. So, I tried a Goddard caddis pattern, hoping to catch the fish’s attention. I knew this lake carried a sparse traveling sedge hatch, and my hope was the larger size of this fly, and the novelty of pattern might attract a curious rainbow trout. About 75 yards from me there was a nice fish rising periodically. I kicked toward this fish in my float tube hoping to get close enough to venture a cast. It was a dance that I had repeated numerous times that afternoon, only to be repeatedly
spurned by these large fussy trout. They knew the game much better than I, and each time I got close, the fish would move out of casting range. Finally, this fish rose again, a little closer this time. I had a 15-foot-long leader tapered down to 5X tippet; hopefully enough to hold one of these magnificent fish. He rose again, now about 50 feet from my tube. In one quick move, I spun my tube around and gave the cast my best shot. It was almost like having buck fever, and I knew the odds of defeat were better than the odds of success. But, lo and behold, the cast was true, and the fly landed about ten feet past where the now fading ring of his last rise. I pointed the rod straight up in the air to put a big belly in the line and gave the fly one long pull to skate it across the surface like a traveling sedge. Sure enough, a large snout quickly appeared and inhaled the fly and the fight was on. I played this fished ever so gently, knowing it had the upper hand on 5X tippet. After a battle, the
fish came sliding toward my tube on the surface, and to my horror, I realized my landing net was much too small. Luckily, the fish gave me a nice pass and I tailed it and with a lift, I placed it on my outstretched legs for a quick picture. After reviving the fish for a good amount of time, I released a 27” wild rainbow back to the lake. What a rush! So, now you know why I chose the Goddard caddis for this month’s article. Tie a few of these and keep them handy in your own fly box. I promise, you won’t regret it. And who knows, that fish may now be beyond 30” and it has displayed a fondness for a well-placed traveling sedge. Your next cast might bring on your own case of buck fever. If you have questions or would like additional information about the Goddard caddis pattern, please email me. Or, if you have suggestions on future patterns to feature in this column, I welcome your input. I can be reached at Philfischer@ sbcglobal.net.
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Sunriver Stars Community Theater prepares for jam-packed season By Janet Grant With an exciting and innovative season ready to launch in 2024, Sunriver Stars Community Theater seeks new members to share in the curation of small town, quality stage productions. The 2024 season will feature two traditional shows, an acting workshop, opera fundraiser, Golden Girls parody and of course, the annual STARS Kids Drama Camp. The theater group is seeking creative and business-minded young adults, especially those with organizational skills. Various areas of assistance are needed including artists, builders, choreographers, vocal coaches and of course, musi-
cians, actors and directors. To kick off the season, Broadway star Patrick Osteen will teach a free acting workshop, “So You Want to Be an Actor?” on March 21 at SHARC as a collaboration between SSCT and the Sunriver YOU program. The following two days, he will present a one-man show, “An Iliad,” at Sunriver Brewery Taproom. April will bring another rousing evening to the community with the Stars fundraiser, “An Evening with La Diva,” featuring international opera star Nancy Emrick, accompanied by pianist, Dr. Stephen Marshall. The one-night performance,
in support of SSCT’s building campaign, will take place in a private home, with Emrick presenting pieces ranging from Bach to Bocelli, plus champagne and hors d’oeuvres. Later in spring, the Stars invite guests to take part in its live studio audience for “A Night with the Girls, A Golden Girls Parody.” Inspired by the 80s TV show, guests can be prepared to laugh the night away as the gals get out of one situation only to find themselves in the middle of another, May 31 and June 1-2. Kids Drama Camp (June 24-28) will include new elements this year including a teen program with hands-on instruction in sound and light-
Sunriver Stars Community Theater SSCT was founded in 2012 with the mission of providing quality, family-friendly entertainment and educational opportunities for Sunriver and the surrounding communities. The theater group welcomes anyone interested in sharing their talents to contact them at info@sunriverstars.org or visit www.sunriverstars.org to join the fun. ing as well as guidance to write, produce and act in an original play. The younger actors will sing, dance and act in a presentation of “Summer Magic” inspired by Arnold Lobel’s lovable characters, Frog and Toad. The summer show will be edgier than most of the Stars offerings as it presents “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Mill-
er, July 19-26 at Open Space in Bend. SSCT rounds out the season with its traditional fall musical, starring children and adults together in the classic “Huckleberry Finn,” Nov. 7-10. SSCT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer organization. To donate, participate or for show dates and details, please visit www.sunriverstars.org.
Sunriver Anglers to host a presentation on Project Healing Waters By Rynie Miyashiro The Sunriver Anglers invite you to attend its meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3 at SHARC to hear a presentation by Project Healing Waters. Military and veterans interested in fly fishing or tying are encouraged to attend. Speakers will include Phil Fischer, vice president of the Sunriver Anglers, professional fly tyer and photographer who
will have images and stories from the event, and Val Wadsworth, program lead of the Bend Chapter of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, who will give a short presentation on Project Healing Waters. Last summer, for the second time, the Sunriver Anglers and Project Healing Waters sponsored a three-day, all-inclusive fishing trip for six members of Project Healing Waters from the San Francisco Bay Area as well as Central Oregon. The Project Healing Waters guests, three men and three women, were treated to outings
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Requests for Rotary Club grants due in January, fall recipients announced By Lee Haroun Providing food for those in need, making home repairs, safeguarding children living in vulnerable families, and giving scholarships to enable preschool attendance. Those are some of the services provided by local nonprofits that receive a grant from the Sunriver-La Pine Rotary Club. Several times a year, the club’s foundation accepts requests for funding from organizations that help our less fortunate neighbors. The next deadline for submitting applications f o r g r a n t s i s Ja n . 3 1 . Contact Meagan Iverson at sunriverlapinerotary@gmail. com for questions or to request and submit an application. The foundation is pleased to announce that fall-cycle grants, distributed in December 2023, were awarded to the following organizations: • Assistance League of Bend: Purchase complete sets of clothing and shoes for 15 children as part of Operation School Bell. New clothing has been found to improve student attendance, increase self-confidence, and reduce bullying. • Care & Share Community Outreach: Provide high-protein food items, canned food, bread, and fresh fruit for Care & Share’s monthly boxes of food and essential hygienic supplies to less fortunate persons in the Sunriver-La Pine community. • Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver: Complete
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two or three home safety projects such as building wheelchair ramps, making plumbing and electrical repairs, and providing weatherization services. • La Pine Activity Center: Help fund the “Feed a Senior” program to provide healthy lunches three days a week to anyone needing them. • La Pine Christmas Basket Association: Assist with the purchase 300 turkeys to include in Christmas baskets for low-income families. • Rising Stars Preschool: Give scholarships to families who don’t quality for other preschool options in the community. • SMART Reading: Purchase books and provide reading support to kindergarteners at three south county schools. • Society of St. Vincent De Paul, La Pine: Provide propane and laundry support to families living below the poverty level. Help is especially critical for people living in disconnected trailers, cars, tents, and on the streets. Lack of propane and clean clothing can be a health
risk. • Southern Deschutes Volleyball Association: Make a sports club experience affordable for girls ages six to ten. Participating helps the girls build self-confidence, get healthy exercise, and develop teamwork skills. • Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce: Support the chamber’s mentoring program in which volunteers introduce students to career opportunities and what they need to do to achieve their goals. Funds are used to pay for the venue and food. • Sunriver Music Festival: Support the music education program at Three Rivers School to purchase and repair instruments, provide music lessons, and print music arrangements. Students have music education from kindergarten through eighth grade. • Sunriver Stars: Provide participants in the free Children’s Drama Camp and Teen Tech Camp with a workbook and T-shirt and pay for royalty and licensing fees and instruc-
tor materials. • Three Rivers School Oregon Battle of the Books: Purchase books for this supplemental reading program for grades three through eight. Three hundred students will have access to the books for the competition in which 60-80 students historically participate. • Three Rivers Theater: Pay some of the production costs for students participating in the annual spring musical, plus the costs of performing at the
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Campers can book same-day online reservations in 2024 Visitors hoping to camp last minute will soon have the chance to view and book sameday campsite openings online statewide starting Jan. 1. Previously, most sites required booking 24 hours or more in advance of arrival when reserving online. Same-day online reservations started as a pilot project at two coastal parks and expanded last summer to all 17 coastal state park campgrounds. The goal of same-day online reservations is to offer campers the flexibility to travel last minute when sites are available while giving them the security of knowing they have a site when they arrive. Same-day online reservations also have the potential to give park staff more time to offer interpretive opportunities,
improve park facilities and increase time interacting with visitors. When the program expands statewide, it will include a total of 40 park campgrounds across Oregon. Some parks switch tent and RV campsites to first come, first served during the winter and those sites will start offering same-day online reservations in the spring. Visitors can check park webpages for seasonal information on specific parks at https:// stateparks.oregon.gov/. Eleven campgrounds will remain first-come-first served year-round: Jackson F. Kimball, Goose Lake, Bates, Cascara, Catherine Creek, Hilgard Junction, Jasper Point (except for the cabin), Minam, Red Bridge, Smith Rock and
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State Parks’ free, limited Wi-Fi is available. Wi-Fi is provided at most parks for reservations only and is not guaranteed to be available 24/7. Signs at the park have login information. Since internet connectivity varies by park, it’s best to reserve campsites before arrival. • Visitors can still pay with cash or checks at the park by finding a ranger or following posted instructions, which could include using self-registration envelopes only if instructed to do so. Ranger availability is limited depending on time and location. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will waive the $8 reservation fee for all same-day reservations. If you have questions, please contact the information center at park.info@oregon.gov.
Science Pub explores the ups, downs and future of the hemp industry Cascades’ Science Pub series continues on Tuesday Jan. 16 with “The Roller Coaster of Hemp in Oregon,” a talk on the history of the Oregon’s hemp industry from its legalization in 2018 to today. Presenter Gordon Jones is an agronomist with the OSU Extension Service. Based in Central Oregon, he serves Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties, as well as the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Jones will explore how shift-
ing regulations, farming challenges and an untested market, as well as nefarious actors, caused the hemp industry to grow exponentially and decline quickly. He spent six years working in the Rogue Valley, considered the epicenter of Oregon’s hemp production industry. He will discuss uses for hemp and challenges producing and marketing hemp and hemp products. He will share some of the research at OSU’s Global Hemp
Innovation Center and other research efforts that can help create a path to a more stable future for the hemp industry in the Pacific Northwest. Jones is an associate professor in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences. He conducts research, teaches classes through OSU Extension, and provides technical assistance around pasture, forage, small grain management, soil fertility and drought resilience. The Science Pub is 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. in the Charles Mc-
Grath Family Atrium in Edward J. Ray Hall at OSU-Cascades. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for networking and dining with the presentation to follow at 6 p.m. Registration is required and on-campus parking is free. The event is $22 per person. To r e g i s t e r , v i s i t OSUcascades.edu/eventregistration. Space is limited to 100 attendees. For accommodations for disabilities,ontact 541-322-3100 or events@osucascades.edu
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Community gratitude from Sunriver Christian Fellowship By Marc McConnell At Sunriver Christian Fellowship, outreach to the greater Sunriver community is one of our most important missions. As we begin our second year in our new church building, we are continuing our work to help those in need in our area. Up Close and Personal (UPCAP), the local outreach committee at SCF, recently disbursed $45,000 to local charities and people in need. These donations were made possible by our generous community, as most of the funds came from our annual Visions of Sugar Plums sale. This event, held in early November each year, is a “bake sale” of epic proportions with frozen appetizers, soups, and entrees as well as delicious baked goods to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. It also features lovely handmade craft items and a raffle with wonderful prizes. In December, the UPCAP
Care and Share food bank, NeighborImpact, Shepherd’s House, and MountainStar, along with several others. New recipients this year included Furnish Hope and Sleep in Heavenly Peace. UPCAP also manages the cans and bottles collection site at the north Marketplace store, which collects between $8,000 and $10,000 each year to support the local Care and Share food bank. Other monies from UPCAP provide emergency assistance when a particular situation requires it. SCF is grateful to our com-
Emelie Winchester, FAN Advocate at Three Rivers, received a donation from UPCAP for the school’s Clothes Closet.
committee met and made decisions on how to distribute the money. Most organizations received between $500 to $3,500 to-
wards their important work. The recipients included CASA, Habitat for Humanity, Three Rivers School, Bethlehem Inn, Healthy Beginnings,
munity for supporting Visions of Sugar Plums every year. We so appreciate your generosity. We are also grateful for the many organizations that work to improve the lives of Central Oregonians in need. Sunriver Christian Fellowship is an ecumenical congregation located at 18139 Cottonwood Road, across from the Marketplace. The services are 10 a.m. every Sunday, and all are invited. For additional information, visit sunriverchristianfellowship.org, email sunrivercf@ gmail.com or call 541-5931183.
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Welcome Landmarks Unlimited, time to submit calendar events Landmarks Unlimited opens in The Village at Sunriver In 2019, Wesley Ballew decided it was time for him to branch out and discover how he could use the skills and knowledge he obtained to start his own company. After working in the corporate retail industry with roles at TOMS Shoes, Columbia Sportswear, Keen Footwear and Williams Sonoma, Ballew said he wanted to start something new and create his own brand. During the pandemic, he and his now husband, Aaron Goldberg, traveled to places throughout Oregon and the West Coast. “We went to gorgeous places, but it was challenging to find souvenirs that really captured the beauty of what we experienced,” he said. “I was searching for something collectible, unique and refined. Something that spoke to the true character of the place.” With the encouragement from friends and family, Ballew taught himself graphic design, crafting classic artwork of the natural wonders, cities, coastal towns and bridges in Oregon, California, Washington and beyond. He opened Landmarks Un-
number. Items to be included in the Sunriver Magazine must be sent by Jan. 31, 2024. Items for the website and chamber newsletter can be sent throughout the year.
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limited, Inc. in November at The Village in Sunriver, where he sells matchbook collections, magnets, vinyl stickers, travel journals, keychains, pins and more. He plans to expand his line of travel souvenirs to more locations across the United States, and plans to create new product lines in the travel gift space. “Landmarks Unlimited is represented in several retail stores across Oregon and Washington,” he said. “My goal is to take travel souvenirs to a new level, and I want to make sure there is a story behind the souvenirs.” He also sells items locally made including board games, blankets, and travel books.
“Everything sold in the store is intentional to enhance the traveler’s experience,” he said. “I want people to be able to find high quality souvenirs and gifts that tell the story of the place they visited.” Submit 2024 events for chamber’s website and magazine The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to submit events for its website and 2024 magazine to exec@ sunriverchamber.com. Please include: · The name of event · Time and date · Address · Name of contact person · Website, email and phone
a photograph to appear on the front cover of the annual Sunriver Magazine, which serves as the Sunriver visitor’s guide. The chosen photographer will receive a profile in the magazine and can choose between $300 or a half page ad in 2024-25 Sunriver Magazine. Photographers are invited to submit a low-resolution photo for the contest, with the understanding the winning photograph must meet the minimum requirements of 8.875 inches wide by 11.375 inches high and 300 dpi. The deadline to submit a photograph is 5 p.m. Feb. 16, 2024. Please send photos to exec@ sunriverchamber.com and include your name and phone number. In the tagline, please write “Sunriver Magazine Photo Contest.” Everyone who submits photos will be invited to a party to reveal the magazine in April.
Seeking volunteers to plan middle school lunch The chamber is partnering with Three Rivers School to host a lunch and presentation for the middle school students in the spring of 2024. The lunch is a day of career exploration and inspiration. Students will hear a presentation from a guest speaker, then have time to talk with mentors about their careers. Here are a few ways you can help: • Volunteer to plan the lunch. • Be a sponsor. Sponsorships are $100; $250; $500 and $1,000. Sponsors will be recognized at the lunch and in social media posts and in the media. • Donate items for the students’ gift bags. There are 150 Become a member, subscribe students in the middle school to chamber newsletter Silver memberships are $325 grades. a year or $27 a month. Learn about the benefits of becoming Seeking cover photo for a member by emailing exec@ Sunriver Magazine The Sunriver Area Chamber sunriverchamber.com, or subof Commerce and Cascade scribe for free to the newsletter Publications Inc. are seeking to learn what the chamber does.
Sunriver Music Festival presents free concert in Sunriver in January “Hear & Now: Creating a place with music” is a gift to the community from Central Oregon-based professional musicians Gary Ruppert, piano, and Ryan Zwahlen, flute and oboe. The concert is free with dona-
tions gratefully welcomed. All proceeds benefit Sunriver Music Festival’s Steinway Piano Fund. This concert of beautiful programmatic music is 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20 at Sunriver Christian Fellowship, 18139 Cottonwood Road. S
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Settle into winter with a good book and cup of hot chocolate By Deon Stonehouse Celebrate the new year by settling by the fireplace with a great book and a cup of hot chocolate for a peaceful and relaxing winter evening, especially after all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. There are two enchanting books selected for January by members of Sunriver Book’s Book Clubs. Visit the bookstore to purchase either one or both and receive a book club discount. The book clubs are open to everyone and are a wonderful way to have friendly and engaging conversations with fellow book enthusiasts. If you would like to attend one of the discussions, email sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks. com. Mystery Book Club: “The Mystery Guest” The Mystery Book Club will discuss “The Mystery Guest” by Nita Prose at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8 via Zoom and 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15 in person at the bookstore. “The Mystery Guest” continues the adventures of Molly, from Prose’s first mystery novel, “The Maid.” Molly Gray is the head maid at the ritzy Regency Grand Hotel, a role she proudly performs to perfection. Molly’s take on the world is different. She is keen on order and cleanliness, but she doesn’t get social cues easily. A famous author, J.D. Grimthorpe, is scheduled to
speak in the hotel’s recently refurbished event room. He promised his readers he will reveal a secret. Unfortunately, he doesn’t get the chance. He barely sets up his materials on the podium, takes a sip of tea, collapses, and is pronounced dead. Detective Stark is not pleased to have another case involving Molly. Their last interaction did not encourage in Detective Stark any enthusiasm to spend time with Molly. There are plenty of suspects to keep the good detective busy trying to grasp who killed the author. Molly’s trainee, Lily, was helping nearby when the author pitched over, but Lily is almost catatonic with shock and will not speak. The author’s out-of-control fan club were right on hand. And his beautiful secretary Serena seems a bit dodgy. Molly has a secret of her own. She knew the author when she was a child when her grand-
mother worked as a maid in his home. Molly is not sharing this bit of information with Detective Stark. The story moves from the present to Molly’s childhood and the Grimthorpe mansion. Fiction Book Club: “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store” The Fiction Book Club will discuss “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan.
22 via Zoom and at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 in person at the bookstore. “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store” is set in Pottstown, PA., in the Chicken Hill neighborhood where the poor Jewish and Black people reside. In the 1920s, an ambitious young Jewish immigrant entrepreneur, Moshe, fell in love with the Rabbi’s beautiful daughter, Chona. Moshe prospers, owning two theaters that book Jewish and Black bands, a bold move for the times. Chona runs the grocery store and is invested heavily in the community. Chona is a pistol and she is big on social justice, and she is not pleased with the town’s annual parade featuring the Ku Klux Klan. Nate works for Moshe, and Addie helps Chona out at the store. The couple were childless until they took in their orphaned nephew, Dodo. They love the boy and were happy to
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Fiscal year-to-date as of Oct. 31, 2023 (unaudited) Total Revenues.................................................... $193,672 Total Expenses .................................................... $1,938,809 Surplus/Deficit .................................................... -$1,745,137
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Sunriver fire chief Bill Boos presented the ‘Chief’s Award’ to engineer-paramedic Nic Newcommb.
The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting on Dec. 14, 2023. Board members present: Jim Fister, John Shoemaker, John Ralston, Gerhard Beenen, Tony De Alicante and Denney Kelley. Absent: Bill Hepburn. SSD staff present: Police Chief Steve Lopez, Fire Chief Bill Boos, Capt. Tory Kornblum and administrator Mindy Holliday,.
board meeting minutes. –Approved SROA monthly invoice in the amount of $9,147.80. –Approved HRA VEBA employee benefit in the amount of $52,200.
Old business –Public safety building update: • Approved November building funding requests in the amount of $876,151.73. • The facility has been “driedPublic input in” – allowing workers to do -None interior work in inclement weather. Mechanical, electrical Consent Agenda –Approved Nov. 6 special and plumbing are underway. • Exterior stonework and SSD board meeting minutes. –Approved regular SSD other exterior finishes have been
approved by the SROA Design Committee and materials have been ordered. • Slabs have been poured for the east side apparatus bay. Some demolition of the interior of the fire station will take place after the first of the year.
–Working on changes to the SSD management agreement – mostly related to board positions. The changes will be submitted to Deschutes County for review and adoption. –Discussed updating the SSD Strategic Plan. –Discussed meeting with New business Deschutes County Commis–Approved October and sioners to request that some November 2023 unaudited Transient Room Tax dollars financials. should come back to Sunriver. –Adopted proposal for overtime pay for police sergeants as Chief reports proposed by Chief Lopez. Police –Approved not-to-exceed –In November, the Sunriver expense of $5,150 to Moss Ad- Police Department received 612 ams to review the SSD financial calls for service, 53 of which audits to ensure the district were emergencies. Officers is efficient and following best investigated 19 cases, made 6 practices. arrests, responded to 30 sus–Reviewed the SSD’s 30-year picious persons or prowlers, 7 projected Reserve Study. SSD animal issues, conducted 180 admin will review the docu- traffic stops, provided 68 comment with the project manager munity-policing responses and of the new public safety build- provided 127 security checks. ing to ensure nothing is missing. –Tory Kornblum was pro–Working to update the SSD moted to captain. employee manual to include –There are three officer canPaid Leave Oregon, VEBA didates in background checks. health plan benefits and include –Officer Weaver received a language about the need to in- commendation for apprehendform admin of any dependent ing suspects who had stolen a status changes. The document vehicle and trailer. will be submitted to the board –Responded to numerous at its January meeting for review motor vehicle accidents followand approval. ing Sunriver’s first substantial –Working on a FY 23/24 snowfall. budget calendar and kick-off –Officers participated in the budget process. numerous community events, including a toy drive, home safety fair, Grand Illumination, Wonderland Express and Coffee with a Commissioner. Fire –In November, there were 31 calls for the Sunriver Fire Department, which included 25 EMS calls, 6 public service/ assistance calls, 3 motor vehicle accidents and 2 mutual aid calls. –The “Chief ’s Award” was given to engineer Nic Newcomb. –Firefighter Waddell, who retired in November, was recognized for his time as a firefighter/paramedic with the department. –Began hiring process for open firefighter/paramedic
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November 2023 Number of Services Public Assistance 6 Public Contact 27 Map Boxes 21 House Checks 62 Traffic Control 0 position. –The chief met with all crew members to discuss priorities, increase internal communications, health/wellness policies, operational guidelines, etc. –Participated in a meeting with the Central Oregon Fire Chiefs Association. –Held mental health and peer support trainings. –Outreach activities included support for the Resort’s Grand Illumination and Wonderland Express events. Administration –Went through September through November transfers, accounts payable and payrolls for review and approval. –Continue working on updates to the Financial Policies. –Managed and facilitated upload of historical pay information for all current and prior SSD employees. –Calculated various employee/employer PERS rates and uploaded to PERS website. –Continue to work on policies and gather information for human resources best practices and comparing with past practices. –Gathering information and data on restructuring of SSD organizational chart to incorporate the various increase in duties. –Scheduling weekly administrative staff meetings. –Met with legal counsel on various district/employee matters. Other business –The next regular meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 18, 3 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 5:43 p.m. Approved meeting minutes are posted, as available, to www. sunriversd.org. SUNRIVER SCENE • JANUARY 2024
Welcome Sunriver’s new fire chief, winter saftey tips By Jim Bennett We want to thank our wonderful community for a great 2023. We are excited and energized for the upcoming year with the upgraded and new public safety facility slated to be completed in 2024, and our on-going service to the community. We look forward to another great year partnering with our community to keep Sunriver the beautiful place that it always has been. A formal welcome to our new fire chief Bill Boos. After 26 years with Bend Fire and Rescue, Boos retired and began under contract with the SFD in August. On Dec. 9, he officially took the oath of office administered by Sunriver Service District chair of the Board of Directors Jim Fister. Boos had the honor of having his son, Brady, a new member of Bend Fire and Rescue, pin his badge on. The Boos family history in the fire service connects directly back to Sunriver. His father, Bill Sr., served as the department’s assistant fire chief in the 1980s and into the early 1990s. However, the connection didn’t stop there, Boos started his career with the department as a volunteer firefighter in 1983 and went on to become a full-time firefighter-paramedic in 1995. He moved to the Bend Fire Department in 1997. We welcome Boos back to where he began his firefighting career and look forward to the wealth of experience he brings to the organization and a deep-rooted connection to our community. In December, the department recognized engineer-paramedic Nic Newcomb with the first “Chief’s Award” presented by Boos. The award recognized engineer Newcomb for his outstanding work in department training and his involvement in the Central Oregon Rescue Team as well as his dedication to the department in helping us reach further in the pursuit of excellence. Congratulations to Newcomb, your exceptional service is recognized and appreciated. Winter off to a slow start The first part of December (this article was authored in mid-December) began with a lack-luster snow year, and we will wait and see if a more vigorous snow falls in the next SUNRIVER SCENE • JANUARY 2024
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Selected log entries collected by the Scene BAC = Blood Alcohol Content DCJ = Deschutes County Jail DCSO = Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office DUII = Driving Under Influence of Intoxicants DWS = Driving While Suspended FTA = Failure to Appear GOA = Gone On Arrival MIP = Minor In Possession
Brady Boos of Bend Fire and Rescue had the honor of pinning on his father’s badge at the swearing in ceremony. Bill Boos is the new fire chief for the Sunriver Fire Department.
few months. Regardless of snowfall, the temperatures are cold in the early months of each new year and with that comes certain hazards, specifically vehicle hazards. As mentioned during the last couple of months, preparing your vehicle for winter driving, from emergency supplies to the right tires, can make a significant difference in winter driving safety. If you have procrastinated your vehicle winter prep, it is not too late. Stock your vehicle with a full supply of emergency equipment including a flashlight, roadway hazard markers (flares or lighted cones/triangles), first aid kit, charger for cellphones (or a backup battery), blankets, fire extinguisher, a few tools for minor fixes, a small snow shovel, a window scraper, cold weather clothing and some food and water (keep in mind a frozen bottle of water can leak so it may be something you need to take with you on each trip so that it does not freeze). Speaking of snow, while we may not have seen a boatload in December, it could still be coming, and our most important component of firefighting may be affected. That is, our fire hydrants which supply the critical flow
of water for fighting fires are of little use (or delayed use) if they need to be unburied while a home is in flames. Help out your community by keeping the hydrant near your home clear of snow build up. Still have a holiday or Christmas tree in the living room? Chances are it is getting pretty dry and even crisp. Unfortunately, this is the point where the potential for devastating fire goes way up. A single spark from a fireplace or a candle placed too close, or any number of heat sources could make the tree ignite into a raging inferno. Take the tree down and dispose of it appropriately before an accident becomes a disaster. As a side note, disposal of trees does not include cutting it up and putting it in the fireplace. The tinder dry needles, combined with the resins in the tree, can make for a very explosive and hot fire that can quickly overwhelm a chimney and fireplace. The Sunriver Fire Department hopes that your New Year’s Eve was memorable and safe, and that you will have a wonderful and safe 2024. –Jim Bennett is the public information officer for the Sunriver Fire Department.
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11-1 Sunriver Police Officers responded to Sunriver Resort Human Resources Department for found property. Officers collected a small handbag containing a glass pipe and what appeared to be a small baggie containing a white crystalline substance. Everything was placed into evidence. 11-2 Sunriver officers took a report of a hit and run in the Great Hall parking lot. The suspect vehicle and driver are unknown at this time. 11-4 Sunriver PD and DCSO responded to a domestic disturbance in a room at the Sunriver Resort. 11-4 A man reported being followed by another male in a black four-door Audi with Portland Trailblazer plates for an extended period starting around 6:45 p.m. on Nov. 3 after both vehicles exited the highway at Cottonwood Road. The RP said the Audi was driving aggressively and dangerously, endangering the RP and his family. The Audi was driving by the Topflite residence where the RP was visiting around midnight and at 11:45 a.m. on Nov. 4. Extra patrols requested. 11-6 SRPD was dispatched to a found property call. The reporting party stated that there was a bicycle that appeared abandoned and leaning against a tree on the southwest side of Circle 11. The bicycle was retrieved and placed into evidence. 11-10 Subject called to report he was missing a Stihl brand weed eater. He gave two serial numbers but had no clue which one was missing. Provided subject the number to contact pawn shops. No further action. 11-17 Sunriver officers responded to suspicious activity in Tennis Village. A vehicle was driving onto the front porches. The driver was arrested for DUII, reckless driving and three counts of reckless endangering. 11-18 Responded to report of a subject damaging a vehicle at a Backwoods Lane location. No suspects or leads at this time. 11-19 Vacasa turned in a bolt action rifle left at an Aspen Lane home. The owner hasn’t been verified. 11-20 Responded to an injury MVA on South Century Drive at milepost 2. 11-23 Sunriver Police responded to a reported domestic violence incident. Subsequent to the investigation, the suspect was taken into custody and lodged at the DCAJ. 11-28 Sunriver Police assisted with a burglar alarm at the Lava Lands Visitor Center. 11-30 Parts of a deer carcass were located by a person walking near the first and second fairway of Woodlands golf course. An OSP game trooper and ODFW were given the description and determined it was likely the leftovers from a cougar’s dinner. Don’t most “cougars” prefer a nice salad? 11-30 Sunriver Police provided a welfare check at a Rhododendron Lane home and provided resources to a family. 11-30 Sunriver Police investigated a motor vehicle crash at Abbot Drive and South Century Drive.
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Public safety building update Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company and its trade partners are finishing 2023 by completing the rough-in for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection and installing the exterior weather barrier. They have poured the east fire apparatus bay concrete slab as well as the gypsum underlayment, and concrete piers for the main entrance. Insulation, fiberglass windows, storefront windows, and flat roof thermoplastic polyolefin have been installed. Concrete masonry units on the east fire apparatus bay also have begun, along with the demolition of mechanical, electrical and plumbing on the existing facility. Looking ahead, the work will focus on the first floor of the existing fire station to include framing, installation of hollow
metal frames, and drywall. Trusses and framing will begin on the east fire apparatus bay addition, as well as concrete masonry for the police holding cells. A 24/7 construction camera is available to show live images of the construction, which is accessible on the SSD website at www.sunriversd.org. During construction, the fire department and Sunriver Service District administration offices have been relocated to the Sunriver Police Department. If the offices are closed, be sure to pick up the red phone for assistance. The district has firefighters, EMS staff, and police officers on shift 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to serve the Sunriver community. For any questions or concerns, please email ssdadmin@ sunriversd.org.
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vacation rental? Did you know that if you have an active short-term rental, you are required to register your rental with the County, collect an 8% tax from occupants, and pay that 8% tax to Deschutes County? Owners contracting with a property management company are still required to register.
If you use a third-party booking service, such as Airbnb or VRBO, you are still required to submit reports to the County, even though they are collecting and paying the room tax for you.
• Myth #2: You’re Automatically Enrolled at 65 If you are receiving Social Security retirement benefits or Railroad Retirement benefits, you’ll be automatically enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B and will receive your Medicare card in the mail three months before your 65th birthday, or 25th month of disability. If you aren’t getting either of these types of retirement benefits, it’s your responsibility to enroll in a Medicare plan by calling the Social Security Administration, visiting your local office, or applying online. • Myth #3: Medicare Will Contact You When It’s Time to Enroll
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Medicare won’t contact you directly when it’s time to enroll. If you receive an email, call or other communication claiming to be Medicare and asking for personal information, it’s likely a scam. You should never: • Give out your Medicare card, Medicare number, Social Security card or Social Security number (except to your doctor or someone else whom you know should have it) • Accept money or gifts for free medical care • Let anyone besides your doctor see your medical records • Join a Medicare plan over the phone (unless you called Medicare yourself) Turn to Medicare, page 30
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Prepare your home, vehicle for freezing temperatures and winter weather Winter weather can hit any time, so now is the perfect time to prepare for the possibility of snow, ice, or other disruptive weather. Mountain passes, Willamette Valley and the Oregon coast have already been hit with large amounts of rain due to the atmospheric river that recently hovered over Oregon. However, when the weather changes, it can lead to damage due to falling trees or limbs, burst pipes, ice dams on your roof, cracks in your home’s foundation, car crashes and more. Some of these losses may be covered by your insurance policy. Before your home, vehicle, or possessions are possibly damaged by storms and winter weather, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation recommends calling your insurance company or agent to make sure you have the right types and amounts of coverage, as well as familiarize yourself with applicable exclusions and deductibles. There are several things you can also take action to help prevent losses from occurring, including: • Inspect and maintain your foundation, gutters and roof • Insulate and maintain water
pipes • Monitor tree health and trim them as needed • Prepare your vehicle for winter driving Some preventive items, including insulated covers for outdoor water faucets, can be found at stores, but when the weather turns cold, they may be harder to find. Before submitting a claim, confirm applicable coverage and determine whether the benefits of filing a claim for the damage outweigh the costs. Make sure to consider your deductible as part of that analysis. The amount of damage could be less than or close to your deductible. Then, determine if a claim will be beneficial to your situation. A reported claim could affect your future premium or ability to obtain coverage. Homeowners A typical homeowners policy covers damage to the home caused by falling trees or limbs and weight of ice and snow. If your home received minor damage, such as the wind blowing a few shingles off your house, your homeowners insurance will probably replace the damaged shingles, but not the entire roof. Winter storms also can create
sudden damage caused by an ice dam on the roof or pipes bursting due to freezing. This damage is typically covered and can be extensive – if a pipe burst floods a home – or minor, such as a leak from an ice dam causing a stain on a ceiling. If your home sustained severe damage, and it is considered uninhabitable, and your policy has additional living expenses coverage, it can help cover the extra costs of lodging, meals, and even pet boarding while you are unable to live in the home. Those with renters insurance can also take advantage of this coverage if it is contained in their policies. If your home lost power and received only minor damage, it will probably still be considered safe to live in, so additional living expenses coverage, may not apply. Check with your insurance company or agent to confirm your coverage. Coverage may be available for food spoilage due to a power outage, but, if this is the only loss, your deductible may be more than your loss and it will not make sense to file a claim. However, if you need to file a claim for another type of damage to your home, food spoilage can typically be added
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Take the necessary steps to prepare your home before the arrival of winter storms, such as monitoring tree health.
to the claim you need to file for repairs. Auto There are three coverage options on an auto insurance policy that typically apply to winter storms: • Comprehensive covers damage caused by falling trees or limbs. This includes while your vehicle is parked inside a garage. Homeowners insurance excludes coverage for vehicles, even while parked inside your garage. • Collision covers damage to your vehicle that occurs while driving. This includes hitting storm debris or sliding on ice. • Liability covers damage you accidentally caused to another person’s property or to a person injured in an accident. Once again, if the cost to repair your vehicle is less than
or close to your deductible, you may not want to file a claim. Freezing temperatures can affect your car and wintry driving conditions are often less than ideal. This is a good time to have your vehicle’s tires, hoses, anti-freeze, and windshield wipers looked at and possibly replaced. You would not want to be stuck in the ice somewhere over something that could have been prevented. Remember, you want to make sure you have the right types and amounts of coverage and take steps to reduce your risks. Check with your insurance agent or company to determine your policy coverages, exclusions, and deductibles. If you have questions or concerns, contact the advocates at 888-877-4894 or dfr.insurance help@dcbs.oregon.gov.
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Plein air exhibit, reception Plein Air Painters of Oregon will bring the beauty of the great outdoors to the Nancy McGrath Green Gallery in Sunriver from Jan. 7 to April 1. The exhibition will include both plein air and studio work, all original landscapes capturing the color and light of the natural world. The exhibit will showcase paintings by more than 20 artists in a broad range of styles, with watercolor, pastel, acrylic, and oil painting all represented. Plein air paintings are expressive with loose brushstrokes to
quickly capture the mood of the scene in a rapidly changing environment. Every painting captures a moment in time. The artists will be on hand for a public reception in the gallery on Sunday, Jan. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The gallery is open for viewing on weekdays (except Thursdays) from 2 to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to1 p.m. at Sunriver Christian Fellowship, 18139 Cottonwood Road. For information, call 541-5931183 or visit www.sunriverchristianfellowship.org. SUNRIVER SCENE • JANUARY 2024
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Letters to the editor: Chorus of One
Let’s encourage, protect native plants - Sunriver’s community treasures By Paul Conte In the Consolidated Plan of Sunriver, our community was conceived to “provide an unusually attractive place to live, appealing especially to (people) attracted to a controlled area of natural scenic beauty. The clear clean air, the river, the riverbanks, the meadows, the marshes, the lakes, the trees, the wildflowers and wildlife constitute a community treasure. … Ecological vigilance has been a major concern since the beginning of planning.” This vision places Sunriver’s native environment and ecology among our highest community values – native trees and wildflowers are “community
treasures.” The plan also recognizes that harmonizing development and nature requires appropriate “control.” A recent “windshield survey,” estimated that owners of over two hundred Sunriver homes have enhanced their landscapes by planting native trees, such as quaking aspens, native shrubs, such as currants, and wildflowers, such as penstemon and Indian paintbrush. Many owners have found that, without protecting these “community treasures,” Sunriver’s tame deer will destroy or seriously damage the plants. Owners have also learned that some form of structural
barrier, typically, the placement of fencing material around vulnerable trees and wildflowers, is necessary. Recently, the SROA Design Committee recommended that the Design Manual be amended to significantly restrict the use of plant protections to just five trees per lot and to prohibit any form of protection around native shrubs or wildflowers. The only credible justification for such restrictions is that some Sunriver owners dislike the appearance of other owners’ plant protections. (Despite some claims, proper use of protective barriers does not harm or endanger deer or other wildlife in any significant
and will need to purchase Part B.
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If you suspect you might be involved in a scam call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800633-4227). • Myth #4: If You’ve Never Worked, You Can’t Get Medicare For many Americans, Medicare is available at no cost because they worked for 10 or more (recent) years. However, if you (or your spouse or parent) has certain medical conditions or disabilities, you may be able to receive disability benefits and Medicare Part A. Alternatively, if you don’t qualify for free Medicare, you might be able to purchase Part A.
way.) There’s little disagreement that rules to prevent extreme levels of fencing are appropriate; for decades Sunriver’s rules have prohibited fencing an entire yard or property line. Nonetheless, proponents of much more intrusive rules prohibiting plant protections have never established that there’s been widespread misuse by owners of limited barriers to protect the “community treasures” that they’ve planted. During the current open comment period on the proposed rules, owners should become well-informed and let the SROA Board know your views. To promote discussion, several community members have
• Myth #5: Medicare and Medicaid Are The Same Medicare and Medicaid are separate government programs. Medicare is intended for people at retirement age or who have certain disabilities, while Medicaid primarily serves people who have low income.
You will need to pay for it because you didn’t “pay into” the federal funds that power
Medicare with income tax. You’ll pay either $278 or $506 each month for Part A,
LETTERS Letters to the Editor can be up to 250 words. A longer ‘Chorus of One’ submission can be up to 400 words. Submit by email to susanb@srowners.org by the 12th of the month.
created a “first draft” alternative to the Design Committee’s proposed rules. We believe a version of this alternative would be clearer and address any visual impacts more directly by limiting the scale and nature of fencing material while allowing native shrubs and wildflowers to be protected along with native trees. Learn more by: Sunriver Neighbors.org Stage Renal Disease, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease).
• Myth #7: Medicare Registration Is Always Open You’re only able to enroll in a plan during Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment Period, occurring each year from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 and during your personal Initial Enrollment Period. Keep in mind that each en• Myth #6: Only Retirement rollment period has strict guideAge Individuals Can Get lines about who qualifies and Medicare how to apply. Not following Medicare is available for these requirements can result younger people with disabilities in penalties. Make sure you’re or certain medical conditions. playing by the rules. To qualify, you’ll need to have A financial advisor or licensed either received SSDI for 24 insurance agent can help guide months, or have either End- you and answer any questions.
Scene Opinion Policy
To support a free and open exchange of information and ideas, the Sunriver Scene welcomes letters to the editor up to 200 words, and Chorus of One submissions up to 400 words, on topics of relevance to Sunriver. All letters are subject to editing for brevity, grammar, clarity, civility and legal concerns. Letters run as space allows and are subject to rejection. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the Sunriver Owners Association.
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classifieds POKER TEXAS HOLD ‘EM I’m new to Sunriver. Are there existing games I can join? If not, I’d like to start some, so email me showing interest. email: Mark10838@yahoo.com AUTO MASSING
VACATION RENTAL CLEANING I have owned a cleaning business on Maui from 2006 to 9/21. After living on Maui for 16yrs we are relocating full time to our home in La Pine. I am taking new clients for vacation rentals and family & friends homes. I am licensed/bonded and have excellent references! DiAnna 808-268-5496 mamascleaningmaui@yahoo.com AUTO WHITE
CLEANING SERVICES K2 Business Services, LLC has been cleaning inside Sunriver and the outlying areas since 1989. We specialize in cleaning of residential private homes for year-round residents and in privately owned family vacation homes that are used by family and extended family. Licensed and insured. Email KKBendOregon@yahoo.com or text/call Kathy at 541-419-9248 AUTO KIELTY
HOT TUB MAINTENANCE Repair, Service and Sales. Excellent customer service at affordable rates. Your local Cal Spas dealer. Three Rivers Pool & Spa. www.threeriverspoolandspa.com 541-410-2494 AUTO THREE
PAINT, STAIN & PRESSURE WASH 10% off Interior paint or stain if you mention this ad. Call Earth & Sky Construction and Paint today 541-815-7469 AUTO EARTH
SNOW REMOVAL Driveway snow plowing and snow blowing. No contracts; on call work only. General contracting, licensed, bonded, insured since 1992. CCB# 97643, Tubs Alive, Inc. 541-593-5163 AUTO TUBS
ARE YOU HAVING INTERNET PROBLEMS? Need help with TVs, Audio, Internet and Smart Devices? Loud & Clear A/V Systems has 20+ years of experience. 541-241-6262 CCB#231436 AUTO RING
DEPENDABLE 5 STAR QUALITY VACATION RENTAL CLEANING Specializing in owner-operated vacation rentals. I will be your eyes and ears for everything your rental needs. Convenient monthly invoicing. I have excellent references, long-time employees, quality products too. www.vacationrentalcleans.com Donna James 541-410-1770 Girl Friday Cleaning AUTO JAMES
JILL OF ALL TRADES HOUSE CLEANING We clean private and rental homes. Also vacation and RVs in Sunriver and La Pine area. We’re celebrating our 39th year! Better business accredited and insured. 541-815-1701 AUTO COCHRAN
CABIN KEEPERS LLC GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES - CCB# 196395 Now offering Fall/winter special pricing on - Full interior remodels/Interior paint, flooring and tile/Deck repair and refinishing. 25+ years experience/10+ years in Sunriver area Locally owned and operated/Licensed-BondedInsured/Great Customer Service! Call Dan for a free estimate 541-771-1490 AUTO PATTON
NEED DECK WORK? Deck refinishing, Deck rebuilding, Enclosures, General contracting, licensed, bonded, insured since 1992 Tubs Alive, Inc. CCB #97643, 541-593-5163 AUTO TUBS
PAINT PAINT PAINT Interior painting. Cabinets, Walls, Trim, License, Bond, Insurance. Shawn 541-870-1532, call or text. CCB#195905 AUTO PRICE
SR BLIND LADY Bend Window Works/Bend Blinds has a special just for Sunriver area homeowners for new or replacement window treatments! Free laser measure, free take down/disposal of old blinds, free installation! And remember, fresh new blinds help rental homes rent faster! BendWindowWorks.com 541-593-8372 AUTO BWW
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS Stop in Wild Poppy Florist for custom arrangements. We also carry locally-made gifts. Delivery available to Sunriver, Three Rivers, Bend and La Pine. Call 541-593-2027 or online at www.bendoregonflorist.com Thank you for your support!
BRIDGEPORT CONSTRUCTION Honest, reliable small remodeling contractor. 40 years experience. Call Will at 503-309-0790. Many references available. Licensed/Bonded/Insured. ccb#76152
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HOME RESTORATION & UPGRADES Kitchen, bath and living space. Custom railings, gates and metalwork. Affordable, custom craftsmanship. Call Ken Olson Building and Design, LLC. Licensed/Insured CCB #205419 541-213-8861
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KT PET CARE Offering reliable and trustworthy pet care. Serving Sunriver and surrounding areas. Services include: in home pet sitting, dog walking, small animals too! Call today 608-921-4765
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NEED A RELIABLE PERSON FOR: • Security home checks • Take care of mail and plants • Sewing projects Serving the Sunriver area for over 45 years. Call me, Grace Phillips. It’s a matter of trust! 541-788-0199
TUBS ALIVE Hot tub, deck repair and refinishing, sales, installation, inspections and maintenance in Sunriver since1992! 541-593-5163 www.tubsalive.com License #97643, bonded, insured.
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REMODEL & ADDITIONS Decks, windows, tile, miscellaneous carpentry and roof repair. Ryan Carroll 541-420-0675 ryancarrollconstruction.com CCB #193727
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SUNRIVER EMPLOYEE LOOKING FOR SHORT TERM RENTAL Hi I’m Casey Barksdale, a Sunriver Resort Employee. If you are traveling south for the winter, I am your guy. I have extensive maintenance experience and reference. I am willing to pay a reasonable rent if necessary. My number is 458-2537683, thank you for your time.
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GUITAR LESSONS BY EVAN All ability levels, acoustic and electric, play by ear and play reading music, perform your favorite covers, write and perform your original songs, have fun with music and explore your creative side. Lessons in Sunriver or in your home. Call Evan, 805-290-6524
PROJECT ORGANIZATION In business in SR since 1989, offering professional organizing for pantries, closets, garages and more. Licensed and insured. $45/hr with a 4 hour minimum. Call Kathy at 541-419-9248
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SO FRESH AND SO KLEAN KLEAN CLEANING SERVICES LLC. Offering cleaning services for long-term, vacation rentals. We do everything move out and move in. Deep cleans and construction cleans! We do everything. Healthy4lifeislove4life@gmail.com 469-990-6226 AUTO Woodall
PET SITTING In your home while you are away, or will walk/feed daily, etc. For information, call Bonnie Rogers at 541-419-4647 Sunriver references available.
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NOLTE BROTHERS SUNRIVER RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION Top quality construction specialists in remodels, additions and new homes. Offering consultation, design, kitchens, bathrooms, finish-work, foundations, excavation, decks and more. (541) 419-7309 2024 Nolte
HIGH QUALITY CLEANING SERVICES New client slots recently came available. Residential and Commercial. Bonded and Insured. Call for a free onsite estimate. M. K. Haines Services
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