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INSIDE THIS ISSUE SROA News ................... 4 Calendar ..................... 13 SHARC News ............... 22
Public Safety ............... 27 Classified .................... 38 Letters to the Editor .... 39
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S C E N E A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSOCIATION
JANUARY • 2019
VOLUME XLV • NUMBER 1
North Pool, IAMP task forces to seek owner input By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene SROA NEWS – In early December, the North Pool task force sent out a three-question survey to owners (those who are registered on the SROA website) asking about their usage as well as to inquire whether or not they wanted the aging North Pool to be refurbished like-for-like or to include additional improvements. Of the 1,086 respondents, 60 percent choose that, if the pool was to be renovated, they would also prefer to see some sort of improvements. “We needed this first survey so the task force had an idea from owners on which direction to pursue,” said Keith Kessaris, SROA Assistant General Manager. At 36 years old, the North Pool is suffering from a variety of ailments – from a leaky pool vessel and a crumbling pool deck to outdated pumps and other mechanical components. The only major renovations to the North Pool was a remodel of the locker rooms in 2006 and a revamp of the patio and the addition of a gaming area in 2015. The pool deck received a pebble flex coating in 2007, but it has since started to peel away – exposing the worn-out concrete underneath. The tot pool was re-plastered in 2012 and requires annual retiling due to its aged condition. SROA has set aside targeted reserve dollars to redo the North Pool complex, including adding some new amenities, without the need for an assessment from owners. Aside from the needed infrastructure replacements, the task force is now gathering owner input on what sort of amenities they’d like to see at the pool. Staff will be headed over the mountains Jan. 25 & 26 to meet with Sunriver owners who reside along the I-5 corridor to share and gather information about the North Pool. Infrastructure & Amenities Master Plan Known as IAMP, the Infrastructure & Amenities Master Plan is the offspring T N P, SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLV • NUMBER 1 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707
Getting plowed: Crews work 24/7 to keep Sunriver roads clear By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene Nothing is prettier that a snow-covered forest. The hustle and bustle of the woods is softly muffled under Mother Nature’s blanket of white. While nice to look at, having to deal with snow and icy road conditions is an unavoidable inconvenience of living in snow country. Luckily, for Sunriver residents, the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Public Works crew is on call any time of the day or night — including weekends and holidays — to plow Sunriver’s 64 miles of roads and more than 30 miles of pathways. “We normally plow when the snow hits three inches or if Sunriver Police deem the roads unsafe for vehicular travel in Sunriver,” said Mark Smith,
SROA Public Works Director. “If neither of these benchmarks are achieved we do not plow.” It’s all hands-on deck to man SROA’s fleet of snow removal equipment, which includes three loaders, two sanders, one grader, one medium-duty truck with a plow blade, two Bobcats with plow blades and snow blowers, one heavyduty snow blower attached to a loader and two walk-behind snow blowers. It takes eight to 10 people approximately 120 man-hours just to do the main roads, emergency services parking lots and the pathways. Although areas are often plowed simultaneously, crews follow a priority list of what to do first: • fire/police access • main roads
North Pool road show SROA NEWS – SROA staff will soon be heading over the mountain in January to share North Pool renovation news with Sunriver owners living on the west-side of the Cascades. The North Pool facility is due for major renovation in late 2019 and there is an opportunity to include some new features at the same time. Bring your thoughts and ideas of what you’d like to see at this owner-only amenity.
Two meetings will take place: • Jan. 25, 6-8 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza in Lake Oswego (14811 Kruse Oaks Drive). • Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Phoenix Inn in Eugene (850 Franklin Boulevard). If you plan to attend, please email keithk@srowners.org by Jan. 18 so we know how many to expect
• secondary roads • cul-de-sacs • parking lots • pathways and tunnels Split into teams, two people work on clearing the south end of Sunriver and three take the north end. One person plows and sands the main arterial roads (Beaver and Abbot drives) while the remaining crew members work to clear pathways, parking lots and turnouts. Three mechanics from SROA’s fleet maintenance department may also pitch in, if needed. SROA’s snow and ice fighting arsenal also includes applying cinders and the chemical magnesium chloride, but conditions need to be just right to be effective. If it’s too icy, cinders are thrown off the road by vehicle tires, and the chemical can only be applied if temperatures are above 23 degrees or it will freeze. When used properly, the magnesium chloride can inhibit ice on roads, but has a short lifespan once applied and must be reapplied regularly. “On every full plow we can go through 300-500 gallons of chemical and 27 yards of cinders,” said Perry Thatcher, Public Works Operations Supervisor. Once all the priority areas are taken T R, PRSRT STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID BEND, OR PERMIT NO. 213
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SUNRIVER SCENE • JANUARY 2019
New emails for SROA committees SUNRIVER
SCENE JANUARY 2019 Volume XLV, No. 1 57455 Abbot Drive P.O. Box 3278 Sunriver, OR 97707
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The SUNRIVER SCENE is the official monthly publication of the Sunriver Owners Association, a not-for-profit Oregon corporation dedicated to: “Maintaining Sunriver as a premier residental and resort community, protecting and enhancing its quality of life, natural environment and property values.” The SCENE is mailed to Sunriver property owners anywhere in the U.S. and available at locations throughout Sunriver or through a paid subscription by mail. Publication of advertising copy or individuals’ opinions in the SCENE does not constitute endorsement by the newspaper, the Sunriver Owners Association or any of its members or board of directors. Each advertiser bears responsibility for claims made on their behalf. Scene content including stories, advertising and images are copyrighted and cannot be re-published without permission.
HOW TO REACH US EDITOR Susan Berger 541.585.2937 susanb@srowners.org ADVERTISING Vickie Killion 541.585.2939 vickiek@srowners.org
COMMUNICATIONS TECH Linda Donahue 541.585.3770 lindad@srowners.org
SROA CONTACTS 541.593.2411
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SROA NEWS – In order to alleviate potential privacy issues and be more efficient, SROA has created emails specific to each of SROA’s committees – rather than committee chairs having to utilize their personal email. “Having your personal email out there for the world to see could expose you to more spam and phishing schemes,” said Susan Berger, Communications Director. “Having a generic email will also avoid any random contact once a person has left a committee.” Please use the following emails for contacting a specific committee: • Covenants Committee: covenants@srowners.org • Design Committee: designinfo@srowners.org • Election Committee: election@srowners.org • Finance Committee: finance@srowners.org • Nominating Committee: nominating@srowners.org • Owner Enrichment Committee: ownerenrichment@srowners.org There is also the generic infosroa@srowners.org, which can be used for any questions an owner may have. These will be also be forwarded to the appropriate committee and/or department for answering.
Abbot-Beaver ‘Circle Talk’ SROA NEWS – Join SROA staff, contractor Marcum & Sons and Century West Engineering on Thursday, Jan. 10 at 4 p.m. at SHARC to discuss the Abbot-Beaver intersection improvements and what to expect next. The event will be held in Pringle Hall.
Topics of discussion include: • Phase 1 overview and recap • Phase 2 details and spring schedule • Pedestrian crosswalk safety • Landscape ideas in and around the Abbot circle
Water-saving New Year’s resolutions It’s that time of year to start setting New Year’s resolutions: work out more, get a new job or save money. While these are admirable goals, have you considered how your resolutions might make a bigger impact? Protecting our water is one of the biggest challenges facing the planet, but many of us don’t realize how much water flows through our lives every day. According to the EPA, the average U.S. household wastes nearly 10,000 gallons of water each year – roughly enough to fill a residential-sized swimming pool. Talk about a reality check. This year, resolve to care for our most precious resource with a few simple eco-conscious tricks and swaps that will reduce water waste and keep our water clean – not to mention help out your wallet, too. • Implement meatless Mondays: A single pound of beef requires more than 1,800 gallons of water to produce, compared to tofu, which only takes approximately 300 gallons, according to the Water Footprint Network. So, once a week, plan a meat alternative for a meal or hit up your hipster, foodie friend and go to a vegan restaurant (they’re all the rage right now). • Reuse excess water: Your leftover cooking water is liquid gold. Save water remaining
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from boiling pasta and steaming vegetables and recycle it by nourishing your houseplants or outdoor garden with the surplus. Plus, your plants will love the extra nutrients. • Replace your showerhead: A great way to conserve water is by installing a low-flow showerhead. With an eco-performance showerhead, you can conserve water and still have plenty of pressure to lather, rinse and repeat. • Invest in a reusable water bottle: Whether you’re chugging water after a workout or casually sipping throughout the day, reusable water bottles are convenient and eco-friendly. With the growing problem of plastic pollution in our water supply (see ya, straws!), utilizing a reusable water bottle can make a big difference, with the possibility to save an average of 156 plastic bottles each year, according to EarthDay.org. • Try a waterless facial cleanser: The secret is out: rinse-free cleansers are taking over. These detergent-free liquids will purify skin of dirt, oil and makeup. Simply apply a few drops to T R,
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Our Past as Prologue to Our Future It is that time of year when we look back on our past accomplishments and missteps and plan for a productive 2019. To assist in such reflection it is important to recognize the significant things that have been done that provide us with a solid foundation as we move forward. Consequently, I will Bob Nelson provide a “Cliff Notes” version of SROA over the past 10 years. In 2008, the SROA Board of Directors took a long and detailed look at the needs of our community. When Sunriver was first developed in the late 1960s it was regarded as the jewel of Central Oregon. However, over the ensuing 40 years it had noticeably lost its shine. “Inherited” from the original developer, most of our infrastructure of roads, pathways, recreation facilities and buildings were in dire need of repair or replacement. Unfortunately, there were woefully insufficient funds to support the necessary repairs and replacements. The SROA Board came to the clear realization that we could not rely upon annual maintenance assessments to adequately address the need at hand. The board determined that without first solving our problem of inadequate reserves not only would our basic infrastructure needs not be addressed, but any future community improvements would be out of the question. The board submitted a proposal to
our owners to adequately fund our reserves to not only address existing critical needs but also to provide a solid financial basis well into the future. Our owners approved that proposal and our reserves have grown significantly – allowing for improvements and replacements of critical infrastructure including roads, pathways and amenities such as parks and tennis courts. The next thing that the board faced was to replace our rapidly failing South Pool. The board also realized that as an aquatics facility, it had become inadequate as an attraction to the thousands of owners and visitors. Other communities in Central Oregon had already “raised the bar” with their state of the art aquatics facilities. To meet this important challenge, we undertook a long and open process in developing a design that was befitting Sunriver as the “premier residential and resort community” in the Pacific Northwest. Again, the improvement plan was submitted to our owners and it was approved by a 2-to-1 margin. The end result was SHARC, a dynamic aquatics and recreational facility that has thrived in Central Oregon. Oh, by the way, it set a standard that was an encouragement for the Sunriver Resort and The Village at Sunriver to also make dramatic improvements. And it was a strong asset supporting our property values. While all these improvements have been essential to Sunriver, there were other priorities important to our owners. One need was for reliable and safe river access. In addressing this need, we were significantly benefitted from the demise of the old South Pool. The 1.3 acre parcel in which the pool was located was right in the
middle of the Sunriver Resort’s property. Opportunity came knocking. SROA was able to engage in a property exchange involving the pool parcel it owned and properties owned by the Sunrive Resort totaling over 33 acres. Included in the properties SROA received was a large parcel located on the Deschutes River. When our owners approved the plan to develop a boat launch, our goal to have river access was accomplished! The property exchange also provided properties for enhanced tennis/pickleball facilities, expanded parklands (Mary McCallum Park was doubled in size), open spaces, roads, parking and pathways. You are now witnessing our next steps in improving our infrastructure. Again, based on our owners’ vote of confidence, we are reconstructing the Abbot/Beaver intersection to be more efficient in terms of traffic patterns as well as adding safety improvements. In conclusion, we are in the process of putting together a task force charged with revisiting our Infrastructure and Amenities Master Plan (IAMP) looking at priorities, opportunities and challenges. That plan will guide the SROA Board’s decisions for the years to come. Stay tuned. We can rely on the strategies that have been successful for us in the past decade. Also, be confident that our mission continues as the most important guide to our future decisions and actions. “Maintaining Sunriver as a premier residential and resort community, protecting and enhancing its quality of life, natural environment and property values.”
Monthly meeting highlights, actions of the SROA Board of Directors The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. Board members present: Bob Nelson, Richard Wharton, Jim Fister, Mike Gocke, Gary Bigham, Jim Adams, Jackie Schmid, Brad Skinner, Keith Mobley. Staff present: Hugh Palcic, Susan Berger. Treasurer report Year-to-date through Nov. 30, 2018 (unaudited) • Total Revenues $10,136,598 • Total Expenses $9,999,496 • Operating Surplus/Deficit $137,102 Owners forum • No owners spoke. Association operations • Administration: Filed notice of intent to appeal regarding the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners decision on the expansion of Caldera Springs. Conducted kickoff meetings of the North Pool and IAMP task forces. Successfully negotiated river shuttle service, pasture lease and horseback trail ride license agreements with Sunriver Resort Limited Partnership. • Accounting: Prepared and mailed 2019 maintenance fee coupons. Evaluated bid results relative to SROA banking needs. Signed agreement with Jonas to provide accounting software for SROA (migration expected in April). • Communications: Finalized the contract with the company that will create the new SROA website with an anticipated early summer launch. Creating a “civility statement” piece that can be prominently Page 4
displayed at all SROA facilities. 2019 Owner Directories and 2019 Sunriver calendars are in (calendars $3 while supplies last). • Community Development: The 2019 contractor registration process is still going strong. Farewells are underway for retiring code enforcement officer Shane Hostbjor, who will leave around the first of the year. • Natural Resources: Attended Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network workshop in Spokane. Completed fall right of way bitterbrush and lodgepole seedling removal. Planted 94 ponderosa on commons with Project Ponderosa. Submitted safe harbor agreement documents to U.S. Fish & Wildlife for review. • IT: Installed monitor in the living room at SHARC to display sustainability and environmental efforts including the solar gain from SHARC’s solar panels. Installed new GIS server and working on software configuration. Signed up staff for routine cyber security training. • Public Works: Installed new signs at all SROA facilities. Installed boiler in the natatorium. Winter prep work completed on all plow equipment. Cleaned up all landscaped areas (traffic circles and wedges, parks and admin). Removal of hazard trees and chipping/ladder fuels work continues. Installed more than 1,000 snow poles and sight posts on paths and roads. Staff hours adjusted to address winter road conditions. Paved cinder bay floor in preparation of new cinder storage building. • Recreation/SHARC: Recreation Plus, Member Preference, extended family and long-term renter agreements being finalized for 2019 with renewals starting Dec. 15. Front desk ergonomic updates still in
progress. New POS monitors installed at SHARC front desk. Meeting with Energy Trust to summarize facility audit, which has the potential of $32,000 in rebates for energy upgrades. Winter tubing hill prepped and open on select dates. Board actions • Approved minutes of the Nov. 16, 2018 SROA board work session as written. • Approved minutes of the Nov. 17, 2018 SROA regular board meeting as written. • Approved Nov. 30, 2018 financial statement (unaudited). • Authorized the SROA board president to finalize and execute an agreement for website services with specific changes to the proposed draft service agreement presented • Approved the resignation of Scott Brucker and the appointment of Dan Hillburn and Susan Huseonica to the Owner Enrichment Committee. • Adopted revisions to the Nominating Committee charter. • Adopted revisions to the SROA Committee Policy. Other business • Recognized the service of retiring SROA Code Enforcement Officer Shane Hostbjor, who will be leaving after the first of the year. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m. The next SROA board work session will take place at 9 a.m. Jan. 18 followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 in the SROA administration building, 57455 Abbot Drive, between circles 3 and 4, next to the Sunriver Fire Department. Approved minutes of the meeting are posted, as available, on the SROA website at www.sunriverowners.org
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County’s flu immunization rate projected to be highest in state Deschutes County is projected to have the highest flu immunization rate in the state this season, with 62 percent of the population (6 months and older) receiving a flu vaccine. The preliminary projections, which were recently released by the Oregon Health Authority, show that Oregon is seeing higher immunization rates this year compared to last year. Flu is a virus that causes mild to severe respiratory illness and people can spread flu even before symptoms appear. It can lead to hospitalization and kills thousands of people in the U.S. each year. Each flu season is unique and unpredictable. Vaccination is the most effective way to protect yourself and your community from flu. If you haven’t received your flu vaccine yet, it is not too late. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop and provide protection against influenza, so the sooner you get vaccinated, the more protected you will be as we move into the peak flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone six months T F,
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SROA needs you: Board candidates sought SROA NEWS – The Nominating Committee of the Sunriver Owners Association is looking for candidates to run for the 2019-2022 SROA Board of Directors. All Sunriver property owners, resident or non-resident, are eligible. The SROA Board meets every third Friday and Saturday of the month. The Friday work session is for discussion and review of Saturday’s agenda items. The Saturday meeting is to finalize and approve policy decisions and receive comments from owners. Members of the Board can participate in meetings via conference call. Now is the time to throw your hat into the ring as a po-
tential candidate for the SROA Board of Directors in the August election. There are three ways to make this happen: 1. Fill out a Board Application Candidacy Form and Conflict of Interest Form and return them to the SROA office for processing by the Nominating Committee. 2. Contact one of the Nominating Committee members listed below to indicate your interest or to learn more about the steps required to become a candidate as well as the duties of a Board member. 3. Get 100 of your Sunriver friends and neighbors (only
one signature per property allowed) to sign your Petition for Candidacy. All required forms are available at the SROA office. Call 541-593-2411 to have forms mailed to you or stop by the office at 57455 Abbot Drive (next to the fire station) to obtain them. Forms are also available for download at www.sunriver owners.org. Go to Online Office in the menu bar to Forms/ Reservations/Question>Board Applicant Form. Here are some important deadline dates: • March 22: Candidates seeking nomination by application must submit their completed
January Sunriver area community potluck
try and decks. Musical entertainment will be performed by Whisky Jacks, an original High Desert swing, jazz and blues dance band. Take home centerpieces will be provided by Flowers at Sunriver along with freshly brewed decaf coffee from Brewed Awakenings. The cost to attend is $5 per person and $15 per family up to six people. Participants should bring an entrée or salad to serve 10 to 12 people, and please bring your own table setting, including plates, cups and utensils. To attend, you can sign up at the SROA office, SHARC, the north store Marketplace, call 541-593-8149 or email area potluck@gmail.com. Please be sure to note whether you are bringing a salad or entrée.
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The monthly Sunriver area community potluck will be at SHARC on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. Organized by the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce and the potluck volunteer committee, the potlucks occur on the second Wednesday of the month from October to May. All residents of the SROA, as well as residents in the communities south of Sunriver, are welcome. The evening’s sponsor will be Webfoot, who’s motto is “Seriously Great Painters” and specializes in painting, carpen-
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and older, especially those with chronic medical conditions, pregnant women, people living or caring for babies six months and younger, and all health care workers, receive an annual flu vaccine. Flu vaccines are available through local health care providers and most pharmacies (for seven years and older). Deschutes County Health Services is also offering flu vaccine
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forms to the Nominating Committee at the SROA office. The Nominating Committee will interview and recommend potential candidates to the Board who will eventually be placed on the ballot and voted on by SROA members. • April 12 (4 p.m.): Those seeking candidacy by petition must file their petitions and other required forms with the Election Committee Chairman at the SROA office. • April 20: The slate of candidates will be announced at the SROA Board of Directors meeting. Contact any of the Nominating Committee members listed to the right or email nomina ting@srowners.org if you have further questions. for children 6 months to 18 years old. Call 541-322-7499 to schedule an appointment for your child. In addition to vaccination, these preventive measures can help stop flu: 1. Cover coughs and sneezes. 2. Wash hands with soap and water. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. 3. Stay home when sick. Protect others at school and work by staying home at least 24 hours after a fever (100 degrees
Nominating Commitee Laurence MacLaren, chair 503-522-8577 Donna Farnam 541-593-3852 Frank Brocker 541-593-7396 Mark McConnell 541-270-1313 Steve Murray 541-410-4611 Dennis Smeage 541-593-7612 Skip Smith 541-598-7404 or higher) subsides. 4. Clean surfaces often, especially where children are playing. Flu germs can live for hours on hard surfaces. To stay up to date on local flu activity, visit www.deschutes. org/flu. Deschutes County Health Services analyzes data from local hospital emergency departments and laboratories each week during flu season to better understand flu trends. For more information on influenza, visit www.flu.oregon. gov.
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SRMF honors its volunteers With its popular Valentine’s Day concert and dinner just around the corner (Feb. 14) and the Piano Showcase returning to Bend in April, the Sunriver Music Festival 42nd Season was kicked off with honoring their volunteers for 2018. Jodie Bischof was named the Festival’s Volunteer of the Year and the Executive Director’s award went to George Blankenship. Volunteer of the Year, Jodie Bischof, has been an active festival volunteer since the Festival’s birth in 1977. Bischof has served on the festival board since 1979. Her husband, Bruce, served as the first board president. In 1996, Jodie and a team of music teachers and musicians created the Young Artists Scholarship (YAS) program. Now, 23 years later, Bischof continues as chairperson and the program has awarded over $512,000 to 148 Central Oregon music students. Bischof also provides orchestra musicians housing every August, serves on the Piano Showcase committee,
George Blankeship, Executive Director’s Volunteer of the Year and his wife, Shereda Benfield
Jodie Bischof, Volunteer of the Year
hosts a special reception for Festival board members each summer, brings numerous guests to the annual Festival Faire fundraiser, accompanies the Three Rivers School choir, and runs an active piano studio. “Jodie's commitment to the Sunriver Music Festival and her dedication to providing top quality volunteer hours has made a significant contribution to the festival’s operations,” adds executive
director Pam Beezley. Beezley also announced that George Blankenship was named the Executive Director’s Volunteer of the Year. The Executive Director’s award is given to volunteers that have provided significant financial impact to the festival during the year. Blankenship joined the Board in 2002 and served three terms until 2010. This year, Blankenship recruited three foursomes to participate in the annual fundraiser Swings fore Strings, helped organize the Donor Reception at Crosswater, pro-
vided housing for orchestra musicians, and hosted a major fundraiser at his home. Blankenship retired from UPS after a successful career and moved to Sunriver with his wife Shereda in 2000. He currently serves on the Crosswater HOA board. Blankenship has served on The Oregon Community Foundation Leadership council, been involved with Habitat for Humanity, United Way, and Mountain Star Family Relief Nursery, and he worked with St Charles Hospital for the satellite operation now running in La Pine.
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The Sunriver Music Festival has more than 200 volunteers that assist with a variety of tasks ranging from office work to housing musicians to organizing fundraisers. The Festival is able to present quality concerts and support music education programs because of the dedication of these valued volunteers. To find out more about volunteer opportunities at the Sunriver Music Festival, visit www.sunrivermusic.org call the office at 541-593-1084 or email at information@sunriv ermusic.org.
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Sunriver: A wedding destination for owners By Melanie Berg, SROA Events Manager Every wedding is different as choices made are unique to the bride and groom – from what you will wear, to the food that will be served to details as a small as the guest book. One of the biggest decisions is choosing the right venue in which to celebrate with your family and friends. Generally, once you chose your venue, everything else seems to fall in place. With SHARC offering beautiful indoor and outdoor event
spaces, we’ve identified the Top 5 reasons owners should consider Sunriver as a wedding destination. Discounted Owner Rates Weddings are already expensive. Most venue room minimums start upwards of $5,000 to $10,000, not including food and beverage minimums. As a Sunriver owner, you receive discounted pricing for all day room rentals: Benham Hall $300, Pringle/Dillon Hall $150, John Gray Amphitheater $500 (patio only $200) and
Crescent Room $15. Accommodating Your Guest Size Benham Hall can easily accommodate up to 250 guests while Pringle Hall is used for smaller, more intimate weddings up to 100 guests. The outdoor patio is perfect for a rehearsal dinner or cocktail reception. All event spaces have plenty of room for fun reception activities such as photo booth, picture table and lawn games. Beauty of the Pacific Northwest The architecture of Benham
Interpretive snow tours at Mt. Bachelor Discover Your Forest, in collaboration with the Deschutes National Forest and Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, are starting their annual interpretive programs. The programs allow visitors to the Mt. Bachelor Ski Area to snowshoe or ski or snowboard with a ranger. All interpretive programs focus on the ecology, geology and wildlife of the Cascades. Snowshoe programs will run through March 31. Interested participants will meet at the Forest Service snowshoeing hut located at Mt. Bachelor’s West Village at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on weekends and Oregon school break week days. Tours last 90 minutes and snowshoes are provided for the tour. No prior experience is needed. Participants must be 8 years or older and should dress appropriately for cold weather. On weekends beginning Jan. 5, and running through Sunday, March 31 an interpretive ski and snowboard tour will be offered on Mt. Bachelor’s groomed runs. The tour, which lasts an hour, begins at 2 p.m. Participants are responsible for having lift tickets and appropriate equipment, as well as, basic riding skills. While both programs are free, donations are suggested to help nonprofit Discover Your Forest continue to provide educational programing
and volunteer support to the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and the Crooked River National Grassland. Reservations are not required for individual participants. Group tours for schools, youth or other organizations may be scheduled for weekdays. Tour
size is limited, first come, first served. No pets. To make a reservation for a school group or organization and other questions, contact Karen Gentry, Discover Your Forest’s Director of Education at karen.gentry@discovernw. org or call 541-383-4771.
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nation that offers something for everyone whether it be spending the day at SHARC, biking on our 34 miles of paved pathways or enjoying a day of shopping. If most guests attending are from out of town, you can always direct them to Sunriver Style (www.sunriverstyle.com) for a list of vacation rental properties within Sunriver. There are accommodations from cozy cabins to sprawling homes capable of sleeping 20. You may even be able to rent numerous homes on one lane – allowing everyone to be close to one another. If you have any questions or would like a tour of SHARC, please contact us at 541-5853144.
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Growing the next generation of scientists By Amanda Accamando, Nature Center Manager You can blame the seasonal Circle 3 yellow school bus traffic on the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory (SNCO). In 2018, more than 5,600 students visited SNCO for an educational field trip experience. Each field trip is unique and designed so students, as well as chaperoning teachers and parents, leave with a new appreciation and understanding of the natural or cosmic world. Our educators also travel throughout Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties each year visiting dozens of schools for whom field trips are not possible – often with a telescope or live owl in tow. Thanks to the unique juxtaposition of the natural sciences with the physical sciences inherent to the organization, SNCO offers a wide variety of programming for students from Pre-K through high school. Observatory educators teach about solar systems, constellations and celestial events. Student visitors to the nature center can be found elbowdeep in pond samples during watershed ecology programs. Although topics differ between lessons, a hands-on, inquirybased experience is guaranteed for all learners at SNCO.
The nature center had a unique opportunity to serve up new curriculum to Mountain View High School this year. Life sciences teacher Gillian Stark contacted us in early 2018 looking for ideas to enrich a brand new curriculum she was developing for the school's first ever zoology course. Given the focus on animal diversity, we knew the nature center's collection of live and preserved specimens could bring this subject alive. SNCO Education Coordinator, Erin Hullinger, worked closely with the teacher to plan multiple classroom visits and develop a college-style biology lab on site at the nature center. During the field trip, students measured physical and chemical factors within Lake Aspen and inventoried invertebrate and fish diversity. "Because we serve mostly elementary aged students throughout the year, getting to work with high school students and dive deeper into concepts such as animal diversity, taxonomy and conservation was an extremely gratifying experience and fun challenge," said Hullinger. In October, SNCO added a new tool to its educational arsenal – a 13-foot tall inflatable planetarium. The planetarium is designed to be portable, packing into a
suitcase, and can be easily inflated inside a school gymnasium, accommodating 30 elementary students at a time. Educators from the Oregon Observatory visited 11 different schools this past fall to deliver solar system and mythical constellation programs to a wide range of grades. It was many students’ first time enjoying the immersive and sensory-stimulating experience of a planetarium. Sitting on the ground, looking up at the night sky projected on the dome ceiling of the planetarium, middle-schooler Ava commented, “It was so cool how it felt like the planets were going to drop on you!" Over the last year, SNCO's K-12 pro-
gramming has been supported through generous grants from Oregon Community Foundation, U.S. Bank, Roundhouse Foundation, Autzen Foundation, Gray Family Foundation, Rotary Club of Sunriver and Sunriver Women's Club, as well as donations from individuals. Program scholarships ensure that all field trips are either offered for free or low cost to schools. Additionally, transportation scholarships offset the cost of bus rentals and gas. SNCO’s goal is to ensure that all Central Oregon students have access to the outdoors. For more information, contact SNCO at 541-593-4394.
January skies bring super moon, lunar eclipse By Bob Grossfeld Most of us look forward to the new year after the holidays and parties are over to take a moment to bid farewell to the THE REAL ESTATE EXPERT YOUR FRIENDS RECOMMEND! John Gibson Principal Broker Certified Residential Specialist JohnGibsonPC@aol.com
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Work by noted artist arrives at Second Tern By Wes Perrin For anyone hoping to obtain the special artwork of Thomas Kinkade, a unique opportunity has arrived at Sunriver’s Second Tern Thrift Store. Two painting reproductions by the internationally renowned artist are available. Kinkade is widely regarded “as the foremost living Tern volunteers Mary Legg, left, and Molly Baker Ray, show painter of light.” Every subject ‘Beyond Autumn Gate at Ivycrest Manor’ by Thomas Kinkade. he paints is said to be infused with an “extraordinary Kinkade glow can quickly be seen in crest Manor,” the larger piece is glow.” both works. Titled, “Beyond an artist’s proof. Hand signed, Examples of this unique Autumn Gate Morning at Ivy- numbered and designated A/P, it is a 30-inch by 24-inch depiction of an original 1993 local schools. Eclipse Are you on Facebook? Be sure Kinkade oil painting. “The to follow us and visit our web- Blessings of Autumn. Blessings site, www.oregonobservatory. of the Season,” also painted in constellation Bootes, but can com for all of our current news. 1993, is a 27-inch by 18-inch appear anywhere in the sky. Exciting things are planned in work reproduced on cotton This time of year provides an the near future for Sunriver fibre artist’s canvas. It, too, is excellent view of the constella- Nature Center & Observatory signed and numbered. Both tion Orion, the Hunter. Use and we invite you to be a part of have “Certificates of Limitayour binoculars to find the our future. Future plans include tion and Authenticity” and are Great Orion Nebula, located an expansion and a new roll off handsomely framed. below the belt, in the middle roof and additional exhibits. Largely self-taught, Kinkade’s of the sword. If you have a With record crowds in 2018, career began in the motion pictelescope, be sure to use it this an expansion would be the next ture industry where he painted month. The views of the winter step forward. If you would like backgrounds for films. In 1983, sky are worth the cold weather. more information on our future he began experimenting with Not only is Orion worth the plans, please contact us or visit light-filled works which were time, but January is a great our website, www.campaign. quickly snatched up by contime to go out and look at the snco.org. sumers seeking wall decor. galaxies. If you are out and it’s January may be a time to He called his images, “silent clear, come by and visit us at the reflect, but I believe it is a great messengers in the home,” and observatory. time to get out and view the said, “my deepest desire is that The staff continues to work winter sky. I hope you get a on our new educational and chance to enjoy all that the sky public programs. This includes has to offer this month and if our new inflatable planetarium, nothing else, remember that which has been a huge hit in summer is just six months away.
my work will help people aspire to the life these kinds of images evoke.” Although serious art critics mocked his efforts, his reputation flourished both nationally and internationally. “I felt what hung on the walls of people’s homes mattered,” he said, and it is estimated that one out of every 20 homes in America has a Kinkade hanging somewhere. Globally, his work is estimated to be in 20 million homes. As his popularity has grown, his paintings have been reproduced in numerous art forms including canvas prints (such as the one donated to the Tern), lithographs, collector plates,
calendars, greeting cards and figurines. He credits much of his success to his faith and family, and always inserts a hidden “n” in his paintings as a tribute to his wife, Nanette. Unfortunately, his later life unraveled, and he died in 2012 at age 54, from “acute intoxication” of alcohol and Valium. “We’ve been steadily increasing the variety and quality of our wall art and the addition of the Kinkade pieces further enhances our offerings,” said Colly Rosenberg, Tern Manager. “If you are looking for something creative for your T T,
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Sunriver Brewing Company K9 Keg Pull returns Registration is now open for the fifth annual Sunriver Brewing Company K9 Keg Pull. This event has rapidly grown to the premier winter event in The Village at Sunriver. Last year we had a record breaking 140 dogs A Full Service Tree Co.
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enter their canine pals in one of six weight categories, which will dictate the size “keg” the dog will pull. Each participant will be timed and prizes awarded to each weight division. The Sunriver Brewing Company K9 Keg Pull will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2. Bring the whole family to enjoy this fun-filled event. In addition to watching dogs run down the snow track, there will be a beer garden, food and K9 related vendors. To ensure your canine pal gets a space in the fun-filled family event, pre-register online by Jan. 27. The fee is only $15 per dog. After Jan. 27 and the day of the event, the entry fee will be $20. Net proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and southwest Washington. To register, go to www.villageat sunriver.com/events On the day of the event registration/check-in will open at 11 a.m.; with the first race starting at 12 p.m. The last race will be at 3 p.m. or until the last dog runs. Awards presentation will be shortly after the last dog runs. Hang around to see all the winners. For more information go to www.villageatsunriver.com/ events or email events@alpineentertainment.com
Retiring Oregon State Representative Gene Whisnant will address the Sunriver Men’s Club luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 17. He will talk about his life as an Oregon elected official and what to watch for in the 2019 session. Whisnant is a Sunriver resident who has served as the District 53 Representative in Salem for well over a decade. He served on or chaired a number of committees, has been actively involved in many issues affecting central Oregonians and, like all representatives, dealt with a workload of thousands of
bills every session. It should be quite interesting to hear his insights on life as an elected official. Prior to his live in politics, Whisnant served 27 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring in 1993 with the rank of colonel. He flew 32 combat missions in Vietnam as a combat photographer. Other assignments included duty in Germany and Yugoslavia, and service on the staff of the U.S. Secretary of Defense and in the office of Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force. He earned 10 medals in his career, including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star and the Air Medal. The luncheon will be held at The Grille at Crosswater. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. T W,
Forest Service implements winter closures The Deschutes National Forest has instituted several seasonal closures and reminds the public to heed wildlife closures to protect critical deer and elk winter range in the coming months. The closures include all motorized vehicles (including snowmobiles and electric bicycles) and have been put in place to protect deer and elk during the winter. These protected areas usually have minimal amounts of snow cover and provide vegetation for forage, hiding cover and protection from weather. There are four of these closure areas on the Deschutes National Forest – Cabin/Silver Lake, Metolius Winter Range, Opine Travel Management Area and Tumalo Winter Range. For more information including maps of these area, please visit the “What is winter range?” section at https://bit. ly/2RqRfyC
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Glass art, pastels featured during artist reception Happy New Year 2019 from the 30 local artists at Artists’ Gallery in The Village at Sunriver. Come and join us for the monthly Second Saturday artist reception on Saturday, Jan. 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. for beer, wine and other goodies. Three artists will be featured, as well as an art demonstration by painter Bonnie Junell. Featured this month is husband and wife art glass team of Jeff and Heather Thompson. The Thompsons have been creating sculpture in molten hot glass together for more than 18 years. Their Gessato series, or pinstripes, describes a distinct feature of these large sculptural vessels. Several separate segments are melted into one whole vessel using an Italian process known as encalmo, resulting in clean, distinct lines. Then, in the molten state, the axis of the vessel is switched
90 degrees by attaching a new blowpipe. The vessel is elongated and expanded along this new axis to create the organic contours and patterns. Each is an elegant and unique expression of the glass master’s art. The gallery’s other featured artist, Laura Jo Sherman, finds that her art is driven by her passion for lifelong learning, both in art and in general. Her career as an artist has included 33 years teaching art in New York state. A professional painter since 1998, Sherman has won numerous awards, including the “Best of Show” award from the Pastel Society of Oregon. Sherman favors more expressive techniques with pastel sticks and has a real talent in
By Billye Turner Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery presents the “High Desert State of Mind,” featuring paintings by members of the High Desert Art League (HDAL). The exhibit continues through March 15. The exhibit features artworks by members including Helen Brown, Barbara Hudler Cella, Jean Requa Lubin, Karen Maier, Dee McBrien-Lee, Jaqueline Newbold, Vivian Olsen, Janice
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acheiving the luminosity of nature’s landscapes, flowers and fauna using pastel chalks. She will occasionally incorporate an under-painting technique with acrylics, watercolors or ink. “As my career has progressed, I have become partial to bright, strong color and textures,” said Sherman. Artists’ Gallery Sunriver is located in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver. For more information, visit www.art istsgallerysunriver.com or call 541-593-4382.
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Christmas Sharing Program gives thanks By Tim Loewen There are more than 6,300 people living in the greater Sunriver-Three Rivers community. More than 60 percent of the 375 students in our local Three Rivers School are eligible for free and reduced meals because their family’s incomes fall below the poverty level. As these statistics were shared from personto-person throughout the community, financial contributions poured in, goods and services were donated, bags of groceries were purchased and donated back to the cause. Children's gifts, holiday turkeys and hams were purchased from local businesses to give to local families. A battalion of volunteers gathered to buy, wrap, sort and distribute gifts and food to our neighbors. This year, more than 105 children received Christmas gifts and more than 80 families were provided a traditional holiday meal. Some 100 community individuals and groups contributed their time, talents, resources and love back to our community – our neighbors, our brothers and sisters, our children. Here are some of the comments our volunteers reported from the families who received gift packages: • One little boy was thrilled to get macaroni and cheese. Got a hug too. Everyone was very grateful. • A family said “thank you, thank you, thank you.” • Another family was very appreciative. They
were very thankful. • A woman said “thank you, God bless you.” She had just lost her husband. • A young boy said thank you. • Another woman wanted to say” thank you to everyone for the food and gifts and wished a Merry Christmas.” • One recipient family commented “You have no idea what this means to us!” • An elderly man said “Thank you. Merry Christmas to you all.” • A volunteer gift delivery driver stated, “giving is far more rewarding then receiving. Thank you for the opportunity to serve the community. God bless and Merry Christmas.” For more that 10 years, volunteers in the Sunriver-Three Rivers community have witnessed the need to reach out to our not-so-fortunate neighbors. There is a willingness to share some of our bounty with others and a desire to provide a little joy to those down on their luck. We look for ways to provide just a little reprieve from an otherwise difficult time – to bring a smile to a child's face and provide a meal worthy of celebration. The Sunriver Community Christmas Sharing Program would like to extend our sincere thanks for the contributions of so many individuals, businesses and groups that went to provide Christmas meals and gifts to deserving children and families in our surrounding community.
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SROA Board of Directors Bob Nelson, president sroaboard@srowners.org
Covenants Mike Brannan, chair covenants@srowners.org
Design Mike Feirer, chair designinfo@srowners.org
Election Donna Farnam, chair election@srowners.org
Finance Mike Gocke, chair finance@srowners.org
Nominating Laurence MacLaren, chair nominating@srowners.org
Owner Enrichment Ad-Hoc Dave Rhodes, chair ownerenrichment@srowners.org
Interested in joining a committee or participating in a future task force or special project? Contact the chair person for a particular committee or to be on a task force/ special project contact Becki Sylvester at SROA by calling 541-593-2411.
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Magistrate and Finance Committee meetings have been canceled for the month of January.
Library event: The Russian Revolution The Sunriver Area Public Library will host a presentation by Dr. Leah Goldman (Lewis & Clark College) on Jan. 11 at 12 p.m. Goldman explores the social, political and economic factors that provided fertile ground for violent change, then details the Russian Revolution’s progress from labor strike to democratic insurgency to Bolshevik coup. Goldman will analyze the role of workers, women and other underrepresented groups in
driving the Revolution forward. Further, she will explore the consequences of seven years of upheaval — comprising World War I, the Revolution itself and the ensuing Civil War — for Russian society, as well as the impact of avant-garde social and cultural experiments in shaping post-Revolutionary ways of life. The event is free and open to all. The library is located at 56855 Venture Lane in the Sunriver Business Park.
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a cotton pad, swipe it across your skin and you’re done. These cleansers will get your complexion squeaky clean – no water necessary. As you pledge to improve yourself in the year ahead, these great water-saving ideas can help you be more conscientious when it comes to protecting this limited resource – and will ensure you’ll get a hearty pat-onthe-back from Mother Earth. –Source: StatePoint Media
Roadkill salvage rules now in effect The Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted administrative rules for the salvage of roadkilled deer and elk and took effect on Jan. 1. The new rules was due to the passage of SB 372 by the 2017 Oregon State Legislature. Highlights of the new rules include: • Deer and elk accidentally stuck by a vehicle may be salvaged for consumption only. Intentionally hitting a deer or elk in order to salvage it remains unlawful. • Anyone who salvages a roadkilled deer or elk must complete a free online permit within 24 hours of salvaging the animal and provide information including their name, contact info, where and when salvage occurred, species and gender of animal salvaged, and if they were the driver that struck the animal. • Antlers and head of all salvaged animals will need to be surrendered to an ODFW office within 5 business days of taking possession of the carcass. This rule will meet the requirements of SB 372 and will contribute to ODFW’s surveillance program for Chronic Wasting Disease.
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• The entire carcass of the animal including gut piles must be removed from the road and road right of way during the salvage. • In cases where a deer or elk is struck, injured and then put down to alleviate suffering, only the driver of the vehicle that struck the animal may salvage the carcass and law enforcement must be immediately notified. (This is a requirement per Oregon Revised Statute 498.016 and SB 372.) • Any person who salvages a deer or elk will consume the meat at their own risk. ODFW/ OSP will not perform game meat inspections for any deer or elk salvaged under these rules. • Sale of any part of the salvaged animal is prohibited, but transfer to another person Management and Consulting for Homeowner & Condominium Associations & Projects 25 Years Management Experience in Central Oregon
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will be allowed with a written record similar to transferring game meat. • The state of Oregon is not liable for any loss or damage arising from the recovery, possession, use, transport or consumption of deer or elk salvaged. –Source: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
Great Decisions 4 p.m.-6 p.m. second Tuesday of the month at Sunriver Library Info: 503-292-0133
Partners Bridge 6 p.m. Crescent room, SHARC Sign up at the Marketplace Info: 541-556-6408
AlAnon 6-7 p.m., Tuesdays at Sunriver Chamber of Commerce
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Thursday Sunriver Yoga Club 9-10:15am All levels welcome Crescent room, SHARC. $5 sugg. donation. 541-585-5000 Duplicate Bridge 6 p.m., First, second, fourth & fifth Thursday, Crescent room at SHARC. Info: 541556-6408
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Lake in the Dunes, a private fishing lake near Summer Lake.
Club welcomes local guide, owner of private Oregon fishing lakes On Jan. 17, the Sunriver Anglers Club would like to invite everyone to their monthly club meeting. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at SHARC. Our speaker for the month will be long-time Central Oregon resident Russ Scott who is the owner operator of Direct Adventures guide service. Scott runs drift boat and jet boat trips on the lower Deschutes, mainly targeting steelhead, but will go after trout, also. He owns Lake in the Dunes private fishing lakes and leases the fishing rights to Grindstone Lakes. The angling club has made several trips to the Lake in the Dunes, located near Summer Lake. This private fishing lake destination consists of five, three to five-acre artisan spring-fed lakes. You can fish these lakes from shore or from a float tube or pontoon boat. With many 20-inch plus fish, you would think that it is easy fishing, but it
is not. These crystal-clear waters produce some great aquatic hatches, causing the trout to be particular about what they eat. Choosing the right fly is important. The second set of private lakes that Scott operates are Grindstone Lakes, 100 miles east of Bend. These man-made reservoirs along with Lake in the Dunes were developed 35 years ago. Scott’s dad, who built Lake in the Dunes, and the owners of Grindstone at that time, worked together in creating two of the best groups of private fishing lakes in Oregon. At Grindstone, the five lakes range from 20 to 80 acres, fished from nonmotorized boats and pontoon boats. With bigger water, the fish range from two to 10 pounds with most in the two to fourpound size. Come and meet Scott and learn a lot more about the history of these two angling locations
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and the fishing opportunities that his guiding service provides. Every two years, the Sunriver Anglers Club or the Central Oregon Flyfishers Club (COF) alternate in hosting a winter seminar on fly fishing. This year it is COF’s honor to host Skip and Carol Morris on Feb. 8-9 at the Bend Unitarian Universalist Church. Skip Morris is a down-toearth author of 18 books on tying flies and fly fishing – including his bestselling book,
“Fly Tying Made Clear and Simple.” Carol is a professional photographer, whose artful photography and watercolors have been published in major fly fishing magazines. They each bring a wealth of knowledge about fishing northwest waters. Skip Morris has written 18 books on fly fishing and fly tying, along with 300 magazine articles covering the same. He’s served as one of the hosts of a national fly fishing television show, featured on several instructional DVDs, and was recently announced by “Fly Tyer” magazine as the winner of their lifetime achievement award. Carol Morris has also received acclaim as a presenter and photographer. She has provided the photographs in Skip’s work and all the illustrations. She will be providing important insights about the bugs trout eat:
Fly Fishing Entomology 101; Lessons from the Water and tips, tricks, techniques, and strategy for finding and hooking fish. More details and information are coming soon from COF about its February seminar via the website at www.coflyfishers. org If one of your new year resolutions is cleaning out your garage, don’t forget about the Sunriver Anglers Club. If you have some fishing gear in good condition that you no longer are using, consider donating to the club. Sunriver Anglers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, where donated items and contributions are taxdeductible. Items that we have received from kind donors in the past include fishing rods, reels, fly tying tools and materials, float tubes, canoes and even boats on trailers. They all go to support our mission of furthering the sport of fishing, and our efforts involving local conservation and education. If you would like to make a donation or contribution, or have any questions, please email us at donations@sunriveranglers. org. If you would like to join and become involved, check out our website at www.sunriveranglers. org.
Fly Tying Corner: Complex Twist Bugger By Phil Fischer It is that time of year when I look outside my fly-tying studio and see snow on the ground. Not quite enough for the great skiing to come, but too much to be thinking of fly fishing our local lakes. I’m sure most of them are iced over by now. Rather than moping around being bored, it is a great time to sit down and tie flies for next season. In that spirit, I have been busy. For this month’s column, I decided to feature a pattern that I recently learned: the Complex Twist Bugger. It is a pattern I have high hopes for next season but have not yet tried on the water. I know it will work, as it is close enough
to other successful patterns I’ve tied and fished in this area, like Olive Woolly Buggers. Thanks to Clark Piece, of the Fly Shop Fly Fish Food in Orem, Utah for the inspiration for this fly. The complex twist bugger is something he shared recently. The pattern follows most of his tying technique but, as usual, I have adapted Clark’s original pattern with some twists of my own and my own blend of materials. I really think the profile of this pattern will move a lot of water when fished. I know some of those large brown trout in East Lake, Paulina and Wickiup will be impressed by this fly. It imitates chubs on several of our
area lakes or, tied in a smaller size, large dragonfly nymphs that large brown trout feast upon, or perhaps immature smallmouth bass in Lake Billy Chinook that capture the attention of those big bull trout. However, the snow outside makes field testing this a bit challenging right now. If only I could get someone to cut a long hole in the ice, I think I could cast and strip this pattern with good results! I know, a bit delusional, but trout season is a long way off. I’ll have to rest on my experience and convictions that the Complex Twist Bugger is the next big thing. T F,
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vise and fish it during the upcoming season on your favorite Central Oregon stillwater. I think you’ll like it. One of the cool things about this fly, is you can experiment and adapt the materials and colors to invent your own version of the Complex Twist Bugger. Materials list: Hook: Daiichi 1710, size 6-10 Thread: Ultra 210 Denier in Black or Olive Weight: 3/16’s Gold Conehead and 10 wraps 0.25 Lead Wire Tail: Marabou in Fiery Brown topped by Medium Olive Flash: 5-6 Strand Olive Krystal Flash Body: Medium Olive Chenille, UV Polar Flash – Dark Olive and Whiting Grizzly Dyed Olive Schlappen tied in a complex twist
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This pattern is not your usual woolly bugger. I tie it with a conehead and numerous wraps of lead to get the fly to sink quickly. It offers a two-toned marabou tail, with fiery brown topped with olive marabou and framed with some Krystal Flash. The body is tied with
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of SROA’s 2006 Strategic Plan, the 2009 Reserve study and data gleaned from years of comprehensive owner surveys. As a “living” document, the IAMP is the go-to reference tool used by the SROA board and staff, committees and task forces when considering any project or amenity improvement within Sunriver. Over the years, the IAMP has also been adjusted in response to changing trends. “Initially, (and pre SHARC) the North Pool was slated to be mothballed,” said Hugh Palcic, SROA General Manager. “Once it became an ownersonly amenity, it struck a chord
three materials: medium olive chenille, UV Polar Flash in dark olive and a grizzly dyed olive Schlappen feather. Schlappen is a feather of the saddle of a rooster that is not quite saddle hackle, and not quite tail, but is something in between. It features long webby fibers that are perfect for woolly buggers, or complex twist buggers. These three materials are tied on
together and then wound to create the complex twist. I take a dubbing brush to brush out everything to create the buggy profile of this pattern. Lastly, it features a collar of a Whiting Coq De Leon cape hen feather in speckled brown. This collar gives the fly character and substance. The collar is a departure from Clark’s original pattern. Try tying this pattern on your
with our members that required us to rethink the future of this facility. If we had followed the original IAMP plan, the North Pool would not be here today.” The same with pickleball. Several years ago no one knew what pickleball was, but this fast-growing paddle sport eventually found its way to Sunriver. Owners were soon clamoring to play and requested that SROA change out little-used tennis courts at Fort Rock Park into pickleball courts. Pickleball is now included on the IAMP as an addendum to tennis. Major projects that have already been spawned out of the IAMP include the construction of SHARC, the SROA boat ramp and the complete rebuild of Sunriver’s 34 miles of path
ways. More recently, a couple of items have bubbled to the top of the list and are now underway, such as the Abbot-Beaver intersection improvements and a new restroom coming to Fort Rock Park this spring. Stay tuned The IAMP task force is currently working together to prioritize projects and will soon reach out to owners via short surveys and open house meetings to gather more information on a variety of IAMP topics. The North Pool task force will also be hosting community meetings and sending out surveys to query owners about possible pool improvements. If you have questions or ideas about the IAMP or North Pool, email infosroa@srowners.org
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Collar: Whiting Coq de Leon Hen Cape in Speckled Brown or Natural Pardo Tying instructions and steps are being published in video form, and can be found on the Sunriver Anglers Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/ SunriverAnglers/ or at the following YouTube URL https:// youtu.be/9RHX0TxMf-k Learn to tie this fly pattern and fish it throughout the season as an alternative to your usual woolly bugger pattern. If you have questions or would like additional information about the fly pattern, please don’t hesitate to email me. Or if you have suggestions on future patterns to feature in this column, I can be reached at philfischer@sbcglobal.net.
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www.sunriverwomensclub.com President’s message “Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” -Author unknown And isn’t that the truth? SRWC members volunteer throughout the year to create a club that not only inspires friendships and activities, but raises funds for our local community. Funds that stay right here in south Deschutes County. We’re “Havin’ lots of fun, doin’ lots of good” – come join us! -Debbie Dunham, SRWC president Programs • Spice up your health: Jan. 15, 11:30 at the Grille at Crosswater: Come and learn about medicinal uses for common herbs and spices. Holly Hutton, a professional herbalist, has spent years studying and training as a licensed and clinical herbalist to enhance lives with natural products. She teaches classes at Central Oregon Community College as well as works
Kathy Garofalo shows off a sleigh (car) full of winter outerwear from the Sunriver Women’s Club. Garofalo is heading up the winter wear collection efforts through February.
with individual clients and owns Herbal Goddess Medicinals, LLC. Reservations can be made at srwcprograms@gmail. com. • Calling all members: Ever wonder who makes the women's club machine work? Who selects the programs, writes the newsletters, manages the web page and keeps the minutes? That would be the members of the board of directors and their assistants. Now is the time
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when the nominating committee seeks club volunteers to fill positions on the 2019-2020 board. If you have any interest or have questions about available positions contact Sandra Kendle. • Philanthropy: The 2019 grant application cycle is in full swing. In 2018 the SRWC gave away $38,800 to nonprofits providing basic needs to women, children, families and seniors in south Deschutes County. Application deadline is Jan. 31. Applications and information can be found at www.sunriverwomensclub. com/2019-srwc-grant-appl ication/ • Coats for Kids: Freezing temperatures and snow is here, and many children in Deschutes County do not have winter clothing to wear to school. The SRWC is collecting snow pants, snow gloves,
fleece sweatpants and snow boots during club luncheons. No time to shop, no problem. Make a monetary contribution which can be used to shop for specific items requested by Three Rivers and Rosland Elementary Schools. Please make checks payable to SRWC with a notation "Coats for Kids." All donations are tax deductible. If you have any questions, contact Kathy Garofalo. • Loose Cannons: Anyone interested in learning how to play Hand and Foot after Jan.15? If so, contact Thea by Jan. 10 as signups might be limited. Date, time and place to be determined. • Power of 100: The SRWC invites you to support our Power of 100 project with a $100 donation. 100 people each making a $100 donation will allow SRWC to make a $10,000 grant to Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) of Central Oregon to ensure every child in foster care in La Pine has a CASA advocate. Visit www.sunriverwomensclub. com/the-power-of-100/ for more information or to donate. Learn the impact this project will make through the eyes of Linda Gocke, a Sunriver resident and a CASA volunteer. Read the article in our December newsletter: www.sunriver womensclub.com/newsletter/ • Lunch with Friends: Lunch with Friends will be meeting on Monday, Jan. 7 in the Crescent Room at SHARC from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a brown bag lunch and beverage. If
you've attended previous LWF get-togethers, come again and bring a friend. If you haven't been before or are new to the area, then join us to meet other SRWC club members. It's free and a time for laughter and friendship. We appreciate letting us know if you plan to attend, but it’s not required. Contact Valerie Wood or Barbara Wymetalek. • Dinner Club: The theme for January/February is Mexican. Diners gather in private homes to enjoy preparing and sharing a meal. It’s a time for making new friends, visiting with old friends and being creative around a theme. Contact srwcdinnerclub@gmail.com for more information. • Birthday luncheon: Dorothy Theodorson will organize the January birthday lunch. Watch for your January birthday invite. • Knitting: Our philanthropy group is knitting chemo caps and warm caps for Sunriver and La Pine school children. Meetings are the first Wednesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. For information, call Pat Arnold. • We Care: If you are aware of members who could use a word of support to lift their spirits, a note of sympathy or congratulations, please send the information to our "We Care" coordinator, Susan Huseonica, srwccorrespondingsecretary@ gmail.com. • Membership: MemberT W’ C,
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Lunch will be served at noon followed by the program at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. The menu will be your choice of: • smoked single bone pork chop with mashed potatoes, bacon and pearl onion pan sauce and green beans • seared trout with long grain rice, green beans and garlic butter • vegetable skewers with saffron rice, garlic butter, balsamic reduction and micro greens. Dessert will be marionberry cobbler with Tillamook vanilla ice cream. Coffee and tea are included with the meal. Beer and wine are available for an extra charge. Sign-up sheets will be posted at the Marketplace. Reservations may also be made via email to sunriver.mensclub@ gmail.com. Deadline for signup is Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 5 p.m.
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Rick Bartow exhibit opens at High Desert Museum later this month • Natural History Pub: The Spread of Juniper Tuesday, Jan. 8, 7– 8:30 p.m. A long-term, ongoing research study in Central Oregon has provided important information about water availability in landscapes that are dominated by western juniper. Join Dr. Carlos Ochoa, assistant professor of watershed-riparian systems at Oregon State University, for a discussion of this tree, its impacts and potential solutions. Event is free but please register at highdesertmuseum. org/naturalhistorypub-jan/ This event takes place at McMenamins’ Father Luke’s Room in Bend. • The Beaver Believers Film Screening and Q&A
Thursday, Jan. 10, 7–8:45 p.m. The Beaver Believers is a feature documentary that tells the urgent yet whimsical story of an unlikely cadre of activists – a biologist, a hydrologist, a botanist, an ecologist, a psychologist and a hairdresser – who share a common vision: restoring the North American beaver to the watersheds of the American West. The Beaver Believers encourage us to embrace a new paradigm for managing our western lands, one that seeks to partner with the natural world rather than overpower it. Join us for a screening of The Beaver Believers followed by Q&A with the filmmaker, Sarah Koenigsberg. Event is $10 (20 percent discount for museum members.
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band. Dancing encouraged. Event is free with museum admission. • Common Ground: Our Role in Stewarding our Natural Resources Wednesday, Jan. 16, 6–7 p.m. Humans put great demands on the Earth’s natural resources. What is our responsibility to our environment? How can the actions of one person, or one community, have a significant impact? Curator of Natural History Louise Shirley and Curator of Education Carolyn Nesbitt will give a short presentation before leading a conversation among participants. Come to share your thoughts and listen to other perspectives. The Common Ground series brings community members together to discuss important topics and hear different points of view in respectful and thoughtful ways. Event is $7 (20 percent discount for museum members). Register at highdesertmuseum.org/ commonground-resources/ • Winter Raptors Saturday, Jan. 19, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Weather permitting, join a museum curator to view raptors in Central Oregon. Visit Fort Rock to observe the natural behaviors of raptors such as golden eagles, ferruginous hawks, prairie falcons, merlins and more. Transportation provided. Event is $50 (20 percent discount for museum members). Register at highdesertmuseum.org/raptorfield-tripjan/ • Museum & Me Saturday, Jan. 19, 4–7 p.m. A time for children and adults with physical, intellectual and/ or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours. Explore the newest exhibits and revisit your favorites. Event is free but please register at highdesertmuseum.org/ museum-and-me/ • Mining Day Saturday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stake a claim, pan for gold and have your earnings authenticated in our indoor placer mine and boomtown. Event is $2 per “miner” plus museum admission.
• Exhibition Closing: By Her Hand: Native American Women, Their Art, and the Photographs of Edward S. Curtis Sunday, Jan. 20. At the start of the 20th century, amid changes brought about by industrialization and the forced removal of American Indians to reservations, Edward S. Curtis undertook the enormous project of photographing Indigenous people and recording ethnographic information from over 80 tribes across North America. The project took him over 30 years and resulted in 20 bound volumes, over 2,000 photogravures and numerous recordings of Native languages, music and ceremonies. Marking the 150th anniversary of Edward Curtis’s birth, the exhibit features Curtis’s photographs of women and the art they created from the Christopher G. Cardozo Collection. The High Desert Museum has also included historical and contemporary works of art created by Indigenous artists from our permanent collection to broaden this story. • Exclusive Members’ Exhibition Preview: Rick Bartow: Things You Know But Cannot Explain Thursday, Jan. 24, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Rick Bartow (1946-2016) is one of Oregon’s most celebrated indigenous artists. This retrospective exhibition of his largescale paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures celebrates and memorializes his extraordinary life and career. Bartow’s work explores his Native American identity, his service in Vietnam and struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder, and his enduring love for the natural world. For more information, go to highdesertmuseum.org/ rick-bartow-opening/ • Free Day Saturday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Everyone gets into the museum for free. • Rick Bartow exhibit opening Saturday, Jan. 26. For more information, go to highdesertmuseum.org/bartow/ T M,
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• The World of Rick Bartow Thursday, Jan. 31, 6–7 p.m. Museum Curator of Art and Community Engagement Andries Fourie will lead a gallery walk through the exhibition Rick Bartow: Things You Know But Cannot Explain. Learn about Bartow’s life, his influences, the importance of his
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Native American heritage and the methods and materials he used to make his art. Event is $7 (20 percent discount for museum members). Register at highdesertmuseum.org/worldof-rickbartow/ The High Desert Museum is located about 10 minutes north of Sunriver off Highway 97. For more information, visit www. highdesertmuseum.org or call 541-382-4754.
Santiam Pass Ski Lodge before (left) and the lodge today (right).
Santiam Ski Lodge named to historic registry The Santiam Pass Ski Lodge in Linn County is among Oregon’s latest entries in the National Register of Historic Places. The USDA Forest Service prepared and nominated this property to the National Register and Oregon’s State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation supported the listing of this nomination. The National Park Service — which maintains the National Register — accepted the nomination Oct. 18, 2018. The Santiam Pass Ski Lodge is representative of an important period of development that shaped public lands to facilitate access and usage for
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outdoor recreation for the general public. The lodge was constructed between July 1939 and February 1940 and was the result of collaborative efforts by the USDA Forest Service with Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) labor. Located on the Santiam Pass on Highway 20 in the McKenzie River Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest, the Santiam Lodge was instrumental in creating a place for citizens to sleep and get meals in the mountains at a reasonable cost while they participated in winter sports activities around the area. It was operated in the capacity of winter ski lodge from 1939
until 1958. This property is one of the few remaining extant rustic ski lodge facilities built by the USDA Forest Service in the Pacific Northwest during the intensive building program between 1939 and 1941. The Santiam Lodge building was built in the Rustic style, an architectural style known for embracing a philosophy that is cohesive with the surrounding environment by using materials derived from local sources with a simple or natural finish. On May 10, 2018, the Willamette National Forest signed the operating plan and special use permit for the restoration of the Santiam Pass Ski Lodge. The new permittees, Susan and Dwight Sheets, will be working with community members and foundations to renovate the CCC-built lodge to its former condition. You can learn more about the work they are doing by visiting their website www. santiampassskilodge.org. The Santiam Pass Ski Lodge is one of 67 individually listed historic properties in Linn County. The National Register of Historic Places was established as part of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. The Forest Service Heritage Program seeks to preserve, protect and educate the public about historic sites. The Santiam Pass Ski Lodge, and many other Forest Service historic sites, reflect the agency’s commitment to working with partners, state agencies, and local communities to preserve the past. Learn more about the Forest Service Heritage Program at www.fs.fed.us/ recreation/programs/heritage More information about the National Register and recent Oregon lists is online at www. oregonheritage.org (click on “National Register” at left of page). –Source: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
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creative minds. So, in this state of mind, we celebrate by offering our works of art." Member Helen Brown presents watercolors of High Desert landscapes and birds. Her paintings feature a batik technique on rice paper creating a unique textured appearance. She received national recognition with publication in “SPLASH, The Best of Watercolor” and in exhibits of the National Watercolor Society. Barbara Hudler Cella exhibits acrylic on canvas artwork. A recognized artist, her “Cabo Morning Light” will appear in the “24th Arts in Harmony 2019 Annual International Show – The Arts North Exhibition at Hopkins Center for the Arts, MN. The International Society of Acrylic Painters honored her “Duluth Hill” with the Trekell Art Award in 2018. Jean Requa Lubin’s realistic paintings exemplify her admiration of the “buttery texture of oil paint” used to depict the beauty of High Desert mustangs and majestic buffalo. She notes her “profound pleasure of expressing with brilliant color my view of the natural world,” hoping “my work leaves a few more footprints in the sands of time.” In her first appearance with the HDAL, photographer Karen Maier captures macro photos, “getting as close as possible to her subject,” as seen in her image of kokanee salmon, nearly identical in color to the pebbles in the Deschutes River. Maier also finds inspiration in wildflowers as featured in the exhibit. Dee McBrien-Lee’s current artwork features acrylics as well as mixed media and collage. The abstract work suggests the impact of the daily barrage of information as expressed in "Daphne." Also, her "Stories
‘Fishing at Hosmer Lake’ acrylic by Barbara Cella
From My Tribe" encapsulates, through many textures and layers including religious symbolism covered up by other information, our need for sharing and understanding. Jacqueline Newbold, accomplished Central Oregon artist, describes her admiration of the Cascade Mountain range, “Motionless, majestic, and awe-inspiring, they are constantly evolving.” Her watercolor paintings in the HDAL exhibit depict the beauty of the mountains through several of their colorful seasonal changes. Newbold’s book, “Watercolor Journeys,” guides beginning to advanced watercolor enthusiasts. Rebecca Reed Sentgeorge a Redmond resident, lived on both US coasts, in Australia, China and Japan, each experience broadening her perceptions. She notes that when
working, time suspends and absorbed in creating, she makes art decisions intuitively. Retired, she shows frequently in galleries on Oregon’s “North Coast.” A Fulbright Memorial Fund participant, Sentgeorge will participate in the National Consortium of Teaching about Asia. Janice Rhodes, encaustic artist, uses the ancient medium of pigmented, molten beeswax to portray Central Oregon’s past. One of her featured works, “Vanishing Culture,” features the profile of a Native American brave, in reflective thought. The method originated thousands of years ago for painting on ship hulls and for Egyptian funeral masks. Barbara Slater, an oil painter for over 40 years and Oil Painters of America member, exhibits her memorable portraits of a bear, a fox and other creatures.
‘Daphne’ acrylic by Dee McBrien-Lee
The artist notes her study of animals’ eyes to capture their personalities; her paintings reveal not only that careful observation but her affection and respect for her subjects. Joren Traveller, a bronze artist and painter, adds texture to elements of her oil on board paintings, noting her experience as “almost as if I am sculpting them.” Numerous memorable
visits to local, state and national parks propel her art from “awe inspiring scenic images and elusive wildlife in their natural habitat.’ Sunriver Resort invites the public to the exhibition, which is open all hours. Billye Turner organizes the lodge art series. She can be reached at 503-780-2828 or billyeturn er@bendnet.com
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SROA RECREATION
Events&Programs Visit sunriversharc.com for admission & program details Indoor Aquatics Open Swim Hours: Mon-Thurs 10am - 7:30pm Fri - Sat 10am - 8:30pm Sun 10am - 5:30pm Winter Tubing Hill : Saturday & Sunday 11am-4pm • Operation is subject to weather and staff availability. Free with valid SROA Member Preference ID card, Recreation Plus cardholders and included with SHARC daily admission. General Public: $10/per person for an all day pass or 5-run multi-user punch pass. Check website for all hours
Central Oregon Sunday: Central Oregon residents receive discounted SHARC admission at $9 per person until
SAVE THE DATE CENTRAL OREGON SUNDAYS $10 per person Residents of Central Oregon receive discounted admission at $9 per person. Must show proof of residency.
BLACK LIGHT BLAST January 19 • February 2 &16 6 - 8 p.m. $15 Public, $12 SROA 2018 - 2019 Member ID Card RSVP required, call 541-585-3147
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Bring fitness into your new year routine By Steven Stanfield, SROA Recreation Director SROA NEWS – It’s January and the new year brings fresh opportunity to establish a new path to fitness, or enhance the one you are
already on. The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) is in the process of enhancing the fitness environment at SHARC. As a part of our commitment to success we are excited to
rollout a couple of upgrades. As you walk into the fitness center you will most likely notice things are out of place. A fresh perspective sometimes is all it takes to make things work better.
The fitness center has taken on a new form with all of the equipment intentionally placed to support fitness paths of almost any nature. Whether you prefer working on flexibility, strength training, cardio, or a mix of all, the new layout will feel more spacious and organized. The fitness center will also have new pre-made workout cards to track workouts and see your progress. The cards will be available in the fitness center and stored there for
members’ convenience. In the near future, SROA will be looking for members’ input to help shape the future of fitness at SHARC. A survey will be available early in 2019, and we look forward to hearing everyone who participates in fitness. The fitness center is open to Sunriver property owners with a valid SROA Member Preference ID card, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday-Saturday and from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Each Member Preference card holder may bring up to four accompanied guests to the fitness area with a SROA Guest Pass or pay $10 SHARC entry fee and a $3 fitness fee. Along with access to SHARC’s member fitness T SHARC,
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WinterFest returns to Old Mill in February WinterFest is Oregon’s biggest party of the season. Enjoy three days of activities, including live music, family play zone, food, brews, ice sculptures and even a fire pit competition to help keep you warm, no matter the weather. The event is held Feb. 15-17 in the Old Mill District and benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon. Oregon WinterFest hours will be 5-10 p.m. Feb. 15; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 16 and Feb. 17. For more information, visit www.oregonwin terfest.com. Activities will include: • Wine Walk, Friday, 5-9 p.m.: Kick-off the weekend with a evening stroll through the diverse retailers in the Old Mill, while sampling wines from around the globe. • Live Music, all weekend: Enjoy live music from local musicians and exciting headliners. Oregon WinterFest is excited to announce BoDeans will headline the 2019 Music Chalet lineup. Best known for their 1993 single and “Party of Five” theme song, “Closer To Free,” the Wisconsin group is still rocking audiences 25 years later. Stay tuned for the rest of the 2019 lineup, to be announced. • Live Entertainment, Saturday & Sunday -Rail Jam: 10 Barrel Brewing provides the pop up rail jam truck, which allows participants the ability to shred the rail jam, just like you would see at Mount Bachelor or the X-Games. -K-9 Kings: When the K-9 Kings perform, you experience 11 varieties of dog breeds, rescue dogs, acrobatic trick routines, and the largest meet and greet pet area. • Fire Pit Competition, all weekend: Expect modern to obscure designs from displays of tabletop fire pits intended for making s’mores to fantastical spaceships and fire-breathing dragons. New to the fire pit competition, we have a special guest artist, Miguel Edwards, whose cauldron debuted at the 2018 Special Olympics Opening Ceremony in Seattle. • Ice Sculptures, Saturday & Sunday: Watch gifted carvers from around the Northwest transform blocks of ice into works of art. The Ice Carving Competition is sponsored by Hayden Homes. • Central Oregon Light Art, all weekend: WinterFest expands the popular Fire Pit
and Sculpture installations with Central Oregon Light Art (COLA). Regional artists will illuminate the banks of the Deschutes River with rich environments and art pieces, all centered around light. • Family Play Zone, Friday, 5-8 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.: The Family Play Zone will be located both inside and outside the heated and well-lit OMSI Science Tent sponsored by Lonza. Shop at family-friendly vendors while your kids play. You’ll want to bring the whole family inside for an eclectic display of fun. • Kids Hot Cocoa Run, Sunday, 12 p.m.: Kids will run station to station collecting hot cocoa ingredients, crossing the finish line with cup in hand for the final touch – a splash of hot chocolate and a finisher’s ribbon. • Royal Run 5K, Saturday, 12 p.m.: The Oregon WinterFest Fire King and Ice Queen T W,
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center, SROA property owners have access to a variety of group exercise classes. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, owners can participate in 40-minute morning exercises in SHARC’s Crescent Room hosted by Janet Tarantino. Every Monday through Thursday, Dawn Bergman teaches aquatic fitness classes at the indoor pool. Both land
and water classes encourage staying active and healthy in a fun and social setting. SHARC offers several options for participating in both dry land and aquatic fitness classes. For land and water classes, the drop-in fee is $5 per class, but for greater value, there is a 10-class punch card available for $30 and an annual pass for $250 (prorated monthly), both of which can be used for dry land and aquatics classes.
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For more information on SHARC’s member fitness center, group classes or personal training, visit www. sunriversharc.com or give SHARC’s front desk a call at 541-585-5000.
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What CAN and CAN’T be recycled in Sunriver
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Aluminum: Clean cans and foil Tin cans: Clean Glass bottles & jars: Clean, no lids Corrugated cardboard/brown bags: All boxes must be FLATTENED and placed in cardboard recycle bin Mixed paper: Junk mail, envelopes, white/colored paper, computer paper, tin can labels, wrapping paper, newspapers, magazines & catalogs Paperboard*: Cereal, cracker & shoe boxes, soda/beer cartons, paper egg cartons, paper towel tubes Plastic: Bottles. Plastic butter/yogurt tubs/sour cream/cottage cheese 6 oz or larger only. Remove lids (discard) & rinse clean
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• No pie tins, foil wrapping paper or wrapping ribbon • No styrofoam or packing peanuts • No ceramics, plates or cups, baking dishes, Pyrex, light bulbs, mirrors or window glass • No slick or wax coated cardboard pizza boxes • No confetti-style paper shreds; paper strips OK • No chip bags, plastic bags or food to go or doggie boxes • No dirty bottles or cans, rusty cans, paint or aerosol cans. No lids from jars or bottles
*Paperboard items can go in with the regular recycling while corrugated cardboard (ie: shipping type boxes) must be FLATTENED and placed in the cardboard recycle bin.
Please Do Not Dump Garbage! Depositing anything other than recycling is considered littering
Recycle Center Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
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Music festival provides Valentine musical and dinner It is hard to find a more perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your special person than attending Sunriver Music Festival’s annual Valentine’s Dinner & Concert, Thursday, Feb.14 in Sunriver’s historic Great Hall. The evening begins with a hosted Happy Hour at 5 p.m., a gourmet-crafted four-course dinner at 5:45 p.m., followed by a full concert. “This year we are featuring two acclaimed artists – pianist and composer Michael Allen Harrison and inspirational vocalist Julianne Johnson,� said Pam Beezley Sunriver Music Festival Executive Director. “Tickets always go fast for this
romantic evening of great food and music.� Delivering music from the heart, Michael Allen Harrison has enjoyed a three-decade career as composer, songwriter and pianist. He is best-known for his magical piano solo performances and recordings. Since releasing his first album in 1986, Harrison has released over 50 albums sharing his wide variety of composing styles. His musical genius crosses many different genres, from classical contemporary to new age/world and smooth jazz. Vocalist Julianne Johnson is a Grammy nominated recording artist, actress, teacher,
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and eight are available. Tickets are $80 per person. Historically, tickets go quickly, so call the festival ticket office at 541-593-9310, email tick ets@sunrivermusic.org, or go online to www.sunrivermusic. org to make your Valentine’s Day memorable.
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Sunriver Brewing announces limited release draft schedule Sunriver Brewing Company releases many limited release draft beers every year. This year a full schedule of what will be brewed is available to the public. The two categories released so far are what the brewery is calling the IPA Factory and the Double IPA Factory. The IPA Factory will be composed of a different IPA each month. This will be a range of West Coast, Hazy, Fruited and Brut IPA’s. The new beers from the Double IPA Factory will be released every other month throughout the year. “We love hops, plain and simple. Sunriver Brewing Company has cultivated years of relationships with hop growers. We walk the hop
fields each fall and then hand-select only the finest Pacific Northwest varieties. The end result of this process is presented in our limited release IPAs and double IPAs,” said Brett Thomas, Director of Brewing Operations at Sunriver Brewing Co. “We plan to boldly explore the diverse world of IPA styles utilizing hop oils, hops resins,
cryogenic hops, fresh hops alongside our traditional hops. These hoppy ales will be a combination of fan favorites from years past, graduates from pub only small batches and some totally new awesomeness.” Approximately 60 kegs of each release will be made available in the Sunriver Brewing’s distribution territory that encompasses Oregon, southwest Washington and southern Idaho. The beer will reach select retailers that rotate craft beer on a consistent basis. About Sunriver Brewing Company: Sunriver Brewing Company’s pub in the Village at Sunriver opened to rave reviews in the summer of 2012. Recognizing that the original pub would not accommodate demand, a 13,000-square foot building was purchased in the Sunriver Business Park in 2014. Since that time, Sunriver Brewing Company has garnered numerous national and international awards for its craft beer. In February 2016, Sunriver opened its second pub location on Galveston Avenue in Bend. The year 2017 included a major national accomplishment with winning “Small Brewing Company of the Year” at the Great American Beer Festival.
Sunriver library events • Family Fun: Interactive story time with songs, rhymes and crafts for ages 0 to 5. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. • The Library Book Club: Discuss “Let the Great World Spin” by Colum McCann. Tuesday, Jan. 8. 11, 12 p.m. • The Russian Revolution: The anniversary and today’s impact. Friday, Jan. 11, 12 p.m. • Music, Movement & Stories: Movement and stories to develop skills for ages 3–5. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 10:30 a.m. • Animal Adventures: Live animals, stories and crafts with High Desert Museum for ages 3+. Tuesday, Jan. 15 & 29, 1:30 p.m. • 3D Doodler: Try out our 3D pens and see what you can create. For ages 10-17. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 3 p.m. • Friends of the Library Board Meeting: Free and open to all. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2:30 p.m. The Sunriver Area Public Library is located at 56885 Venture Lane in the Sunriver Business Park.
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Rotary awards $35,000 to 17 local nonprofits By Mark Dennett Since its founding 20 years ago, the Sunriver-La Pine Ro t a r y C l u b has raised and donated more than $550,000 to local nonprofits. In December the Rotary Foundation distributed checks to 17 nonprofits that provide services to low-income seniors and youth in South Deschutes Country. Grants were award to: the Assistance League of Bend (Operation School Bell), CASA of Central Oregon, Family Access Network (Three Rivers School students), Healthy Beginnings, Sunriver’s Holy Trinity Care & Share, La Pine Community Kitchen, La Pine High School Life Skills Program, Rising Stars Preschool (scholarships for needy families), SMART (reading program at Three Rivers, Rosland and La Pine Elementary Schools),
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tradition, Rotary members again delivered flowers to the residents of La Pine’s Little Deschutes Lodge. Each year, Flowers at Sunriver Village provides poinsettias decorated for Christmas with candy canes to the club at a reduced cost. Introduce your business to Rotary The club’s “Business Spotlight” gives local business owners an opportunity to introduce their business to Rotarians, as well as to learn more about Rotary. Club meetings are Wednesday mornings (7:15 a.m.) at the Sunriver Resort Lodge. If you would like to talk about your business at a meeting, hree ivers S h l students listen t Sunriver usi estival please email Mark Dennett artist, legendar pianist and musi al inn vat r rt iglia a. (mark@dennettgroup.com) he spe ial De em er h lida s h l pr gram was ne part to schedule a time and to f tar s n npr fit supp rt f the s h l s musi and arts learn details of this program. pr grams.
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Stress reduction classes offered Need to unwind from the stress of the holidays? Join Tammy Goen at her home studio for a four-week series of relaxation and stress reduction classes. Practice guided imagery, focused meditation, breathing and relaxation exercises. Two class options will be available: Mondays, 7-8:15 p.m. Jan. 7-28 or Tuesdays, 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Jan. 8-29. The cost is $40 for the month or $15 per individual class. Call 541-815-8901 for questions or to sign up and get the address located in Deschutes River Recreation Homesites, just west of Harper Bridge and the Wallow restaurant. Find more information about Goen at www. lifescape-wellness.com
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Sunriver Service District December meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting on Dec. 13, 2018. Board members present: Ron Schmid, Jim Fister, Greg Keller, Mike Gocke and Bill Hepburn. SSD staff present: Chief Cory Darling, Chief Tim Moor, Debbie Baker, Candice Trapp. Public input -Ron Pugh and Sharon and Fred Sackett of Sunriver Stars Community Theater thanked the Sunriver Service District for allowing the nonprofit theater group to use the fire training room for play rehearsals. Financial report Year-to-date as of November 30, 2018: Police Resources……... 4,445,087 Wages & Benefits....618,804 Materials & Services....74,699 Bike Patrol...............35,597 Fire Wages & Benefits....838,417 Materials & Services..134,077 Non-departmental...60,618 Consent agenda –Approved Nov. 7, 2018 special SSD board meeting minutes as written. –Approved the Nov. 15, 2018 regular SSD board meeting minutes as written. –Approved the Nov. 15, 2018 SSD work session minutes as written.
–Approved SROA monthly invoice in the amount of $15,818.17. –Approved annual invoice to SDIS for liability insurance in the amount of $46,032. –Approved purchase order for the fire department budgeted water tender in the amount of $77,296.85. –Approved 2019 liability insurance invoice for $46,032. Old business –Approved Resolution 2018-025 approving the job description for firefighter/ paramedic. –Approved Resolution 2018-026 approving the job description for fire engineer/ paramedic. –Approved Resolution 2018-027 approving job the description for fire captain. –Discussed agenda items for Dec. 14 meeting between the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners and the Sunriver Service District. –Discussed next steps for the strategic plan and whether or not there was a need for a facilitator. New business –The board received yearend reports on performance measures for the fire and police departments. The board would review the reports and make any recommendations at the next board meeting. –Approved chair signature to a memorandum of understanding with the Sunriver
Police Officers Association on payroll deductions. The MOU was revised to realign with current law. –Accepted the November 2018 unaudited financial statement. –Discussed potential options for improving and/or creating new fire/police facilities as the current facilities have shortcomings and fail to meet necessary requirements for day-to-day operations. –Discussed board member attendance to the Feb. 7-10 SDAO conference in Sunriver. Chief reports Fire –Met with and discussed the following: executive board of Local 4262; SROA general manager on potential public safety building site; SROA Owner Enrichment Committee; Jim Bennett to schedule an EOC table top drill with chiefs; Oregon Fire Chiefs regarding wildland fire season review. –Operations update: Crews conducted ice rescue training; ambulance has been sent to the factory for chassis remount and work on the refurbished water tender continues. –Outreach activities included: Christmas Sharing food collection; coffee with the chiefs; participating in Wonderland Express and Grand Illumination at the Resort. –In November, there were 36 calls for the Sunriver Fire Department, which included
16 EMS calls, 2 hazardous conditions, 2 vehicle accidents, 3 fire and 4 public service calls. Police –Officers attended various training, including: mass casualty, legal, defense tactics and taser instruction recertification. –Administrative projects: Lt. Womer was selected to attend the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia (a first in Sunriver Police history); conducted first strategic planning session; held a swearing in ceremony for new officer Taylor Ross; provided crisis intervention to a Sunriver Resort guest suffering from a mental disorder. –Outreach activities included: Participated in Grand Illumination and Wonderland Express activities at the Resort; coffee with the chiefs at Starbucks; Sgt. Beaty won sixth place in the No Shave November event. The event raised more than 4,000 raised for the American Cancer Society. –In November, the Sunriver Police Department received 762 calls for service, 36 of
which were emergencies. Officers made 6 arrests, checked into 21 suspicious persons or prowlers, took in 14 lost/ found properties, conducted 139 traffic stops, provided 165 community-policing responses, there were 13 animal issues and 208 security checks. The meeting adjourned at 4:53 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 17, 3 p.m. at the Sunriver Fire Station Training Room, 57475 Abbot Drive in Sunriver. Approved meeting minutes are posted to www.sunriversd.org as available.
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will knight the first 200 registrants with a souvenir glass and a complimentary beverage after crossing the finish line. Don’t miss the post-race celebration at the Bent Lounge. • Marketplace, Friday, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.: The Marketplace will highlight artists, artisans and fine food purveyors from throughout the Northwest. Sample local spirits, see what fashion concepts are trending this year and buy new kitchen knives. • Food and Libations: Local and regional food vendors gather to provide only the best and diverse selection of delicious foods. From yummy noodles to gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches to the ever-popular kettle corn and cotton candy, you’re sure to find yourself satisfied. • Gourmet Food & Lifestyle Pavilion: Enjoy the finer things in life. Sip on fine wines, taste gourmet snacks and discover all the things you might need (or want) for your lifestyle. • Polar Market & Sporting Good Expo: Sporting goods dealers and manufacturers will be offering deals on products for all seasons.
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Sunriver Police Department volunteers… what would we do without them? By Sgt. Joe Patnode, Sunriver Police You may not know that the Sunriver Citizens Patrol, a volunteer branch of the Sunriver Police Department, donates their time to help Sunriver residents while they are away from their homes. One of the many “extras” provided to the Sunriver community is the Sunriver Police Department Vacation Check Program. For a limited duration of 60 days or less, Sunriver officers and Sunriver Citizens Patrol members will check on your home. This has proven to be a very valuable and popular program for many years and
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is provided free of charge to Sunriver homeowners. Patrol members go through a special process to check homes and receive specialized training in how to conduct the checks safely. If you live next door to a homeowner who has used the program in the past, you might have spotted Citizens Patrol or Sunriver officers searching the exterior of a house – looking for signs of entry such as broken glass, a kicked in door, or anything suspicious. If Citizen Patrol Members locate an open door, or a broken window, they disengage and call for officer back up. Homeowners are always contacted, and many who have used this program in the past, have valued the since of security and peace of mind, the service provides. If you would like more information or to sign up for this free service, stop stop by the Sunriver Police Department and complete a request (open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday), or you can go online at www.police@sunriv ersd.org. You can also call the station during business hours at 541-593-1014.
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1 1 / 3 R eport of a ma l e pou nd ing on th e rea r w ind ow of a h ome on Y el l ow P ine L a ne. T h e intox ica ted ma l e w a s conta cted in th e d rivew a y . A ppa rentl y , h e w a s a t th e w rong h ou se. O f f icer w a l k ed th e ma l e to th e h ome h e w a s l ook ing f or. 1 1 / 4 H ou sek eeping reported f ind ing a gu n in a bed room w h il e cl ea ning a T ra pper L a ne va ca tion renta l . 1 1 / 4 O f f icer provid ed a cou rtesy tra nsport to a nd f rom S t. C h a rl es M ed ica l C enter so a w oma n cou l d retrieve a ca r k ey f rom h er h u sba nd , w h o h a d been a d mitted to th e h ospita l ea rl ier th a t d a y . 1 1 / 6 R P reported l osing a new A ppl e w a tch th a t w a s stil l in th e box . I t w a s l a st in h is coa t pock et w h il e rid ing on th e S u nriver L od ge cou rtesy sh u ttl e. R P h a d no id ea w h ere it ma y h a ve gone. 1 1 / 7 R eport of a ba rk ing d og a t T h ree I ron l oca tion. D og w a s q u iet w h en of f icer a rrived . T h e ow ner w a s conta cted l a ter by ph one a nd sh e tol d th e of f icer th a t someone h a d pl a ced a sign on h er ga ra ge d oor sa y ing sh e w a s a ba d d og ow ner. S h e w a s a d vised to ca l l ba ck if a ny th ing el se h a ppened . 1 1 / 8 W h il e on pa trol on S ou th C entu ry D rive, of f icer ca me u pon a veh icl e th a t h a d h it a n el k . V eh icl e w a s h ea vil y d a ma ged a nd tow ed a w a y . 1 1 / 9 T h ere w a s a singl e veh icl e rol l over on S ou th C entu ry D rive nea r H igh w a y 9 7 . U pon a rriva l th e d river w a s w a l k ing a rou nd th e veh icl e w ith onl y minor scra pes. A f ter spea k ing to th e R P a nd a w itness, th e d river w a s cited a nd rel ea sed f or reck l ess d riving. 1 1 / 9 R eport of tw o motorcy cl es rid ing on commons a nd on a bik e pa th north of G ol d en E a gl e L a nd ing. S u nriver u nits sea rch ed th e a rea u ntil d a rk bu t w ere u na bl e to l oca te th e viol a tors. 1 1 / 9 A pa sserby noticed a h ot tu b overf l ow ing a t a T w osome L a ne a d d ress. U pon f u rth er investiga tion, it w a s d etermined th a t th e h ot tu b h a d a l ea k . T h e ow ner w a s notif ied by ph one. 1 1 / 1 1 R eport of a n intox ica ted ma l e ma k ing ina ppropria te rema rk s to cu stomers a nd empl oy ees a t a B ea ver D rive bu siness. T h e ma l e w a s removed f rom th e a rea a nd provid ed a cou rtesy tra nsport to h is h ome. 1 1 / 1 4 O f f icer l oca ted a th ef t su spect in th e S u nriver B u siness P a rk ou tsid e of S u nriver. T h e su bj ect w a s d eta ined u ntil th e investiga ting sh erif f d epu ty respond ed to issu e a cite in l ieu of cu stod y . T h e a rrestee w a s a l so perma nentl y trespa ssed f rom th e bu siness. 1 1 / 1 5 O f f icer w a s f ol l ow ing a veh icl e w h en it sw erved of f C a sca d e R oa d a nd ca me to a su d d en stop a f ter cra sh ing th rou gh some d ebris. T h e d river immed ia tel y got ou t a nd sta rted ta l k ing on h is ph one. I t w a s l a ter d etermined th e d river w a s D W S – a misd emea nor. S u bj ect w a s cited in l ieu of cu stod y . 1 1 / 1 5 D river ma d e a n a bru pt a nd il l ega l tu rn of f of C ottonw ood R oa d a s a n of f icer a pproa ch ed f rom th e oth er l a ne of tra vel . A f ter a poor a ttempt to h id e h is ca r in a pa rk ing l ot, su spect w a s rel oca ted a nd cited in l ieu of cu stod y f or D W S misd emea nor – f or th e second time in th e sa me d a y . 1 1 / 1 7 R eport of a veh icl e vs. d eer nea r A bbot D rive a nd C ircl e 4 . T h e R P sa w th e d eer sta nd u p a f ter it h a d been stru ck a nd w a s w obbl ing a rou nd . A rea ch eck ed , bu t U T L on th e d eer. 1 1 / 1 7 R eport of a d ea d d eer a t D u ck P ond l oca tion T P L, SUNRIVER SCENE • JANUARY 2019
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and its inhabitants can be UDRC 2018 review, 2019 plans river reversed, or at least mitigated.
By Monte Dammarell, UDRC The Upper Deschutes River Coalition was created in 2004 primarily as a conduit between area residents, business owners, and the various county, state, and national forest agencies to reduce the potential damage of a wildfire event. During the past 14 years the UDRC has received more than $600,000 in grant funding for fire fuel treatment programs on private property. These funds were used by local residents and businesses to help reduce wildfire damage to create defensible space around their properties. Funding for fuel treatment programs has been reduced greatly, but the UDRC continued applying and receiving small grants in 2018. These funds were distributed to local landowners to help reduce the risk to their properties and their neighbors. The UDRC worked jointly with Project Wildfire in communicating defensible space programs and the resources available to property owners. The devastating wildfires occurring in the western United States during the past two years have provided a tragic reminder that we must be proactive in protecting properties. The question is not if a wildfire
occurs in our area but rather when such a tragedy occurs will we be prepared? Preparedness ignored until the moment a fire strikes can be extremely costly – an omission certain to be regretted in hindsight.
The UDRC recognizes this would be a life changing event for thousands of local people and will continue facilitating information flow and funding to encourage active preparation in 2019. The UDRC mission includes being an advocate and voice for the beautiful water resources the Upper Deschutes River area provides. The UDRC has been a “quiet” partner with several river and wildlife organizations and agencies in discussing how to save this resource. The UDRC board of directors has decided we must be more involved in influencing the fate of the river. There are several ways the damage to the
The UDRC plan for 2019 is to provide more local input into the current and future river issues while also providing and/or supporting workable solutions. The UDRC is a 100 percent volunteer organization with no paid staff and minimal overhead expense. We currently facilitate general monthly meetings with speakers representing forest, river, health and safety, recreation, and business organizations and public agencies on the third Thursday of each month at the Sunriver Library from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Our nine member board of directors meets monthly to review financial reports and discuss future meetings. The UDRC also provides information and updates electronically via our website, udrc.org, Facebook and Nextdoor. Our next general meeting will be Thursday, Jan. 17. Finally, the Upper Deschutes River Coalition is considering rebranding the organization in an effort to reflect our entire local environment, including forest, river, wildlife and neighborhoods. The new name being considered is Upper Deschutes River Communities. We are accepting written comments or suggestions via the UDRC website (www.udrc.org) until
Access to your home (just in case) By Jim Bennett It’s 4 a.m. and the alarm sounds in the station, the fire crew gets in Engine 224 and begin their response. They are responding to a residential fire alarm in Sunriver. On their way they learn this home is a second home for a family residing somewhere else in the northwest. On their arrival they can hear an alarm sounding. The good news is there are no obvious signs of fire, but they’re still on the outside and have no idea what’s happening on the inside. The owners live 120 miles away and it’s a three-hour drive, so there’s no one here to open the door and let the crew investigate for potential fire inside the house. Now what? Fortunately, it can be quick access for emergency personnel
if you have a KnoxBox. We unlock the box and use your house key to enter the home and confirm there is no fire and it’s a false alarm. Good news this time, but what about next time? What is a KnoxBox? A KnoxBox is a secure key lock box that can be securely attached to the outside of your home. Access to the box is via a special key allowing us to gain entry when appropriate and, in many cases, during a potential emergency to quickly get in without forcing a door or breaking a window. It’s certainly not just for second or vacation homes, but also for permanent, full-time residents and all buildings, including commercial facilities, retail businesses, churches, restaurants and more. The T KB,
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KnoxBox can help us get in when your home is occupied as well. Imagine a medical emergency where you call for help, but are unable to make it to the door. If you do not have a KnoxBox for your home or business, consider purchasing one now. They can be ordered online at www.knoxbox.com/store/ selectProduct.cfm?fdID=3427 (this page is specific to our Sunriver community). We are happy to install it for you and, while we’re there, open it for you and allow you to place your key inside. We also make a record of your home having a KnoxBox. If you already have a KnoxBox, it’s time to make sure that your key still is the right key and that we have a current record of your home’s KnoxBox location. Please send Capt. Nick Sphatt an email at nicks@sunriverfire.org or call us at 541-593-8622 to help us update our records. Please let us know your address, contact information (phone and email) and where the box is located. Unless you are positively sure that the key inside will unlock your front door please give us a call when you are home so that we can swing by, unlock the box and allow you to confirm or replace the key.
filled with smoke or it’s dark because there’s no power following a disaster, such as an earthquake. Could you find your way to out with almost no visibility and when you get to the door is it free of obstructions? Check each of your home exit ways from the front doors to backdoors, bedrooms and garage doors. Are they free of obstructions and if you had to crawl on the floor to them, can you easily navigate your way to escape? An “unused” door blocked by boxes, furniture, wood piles, bicycles, garbage cans or just about anything, could be your only escape route in time of emergency. Make sure today you can find your way in the dark and nothing is in your way to getting out.
We’d be thrilled to hear from you At Sunriver Fire and Rescue we’re always excited to hear from our community. As we continually work on new and innovative ways to better prepare our community for disasters, we’d appreciate hearing from you. If you have an idea or concern about disaster preparedness, please send us an email and share your thoughts at jimb@sun riverfire.org. Also, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter at SunriverFD to stay informed and connected to Speaking of access you fire department. Do you know how to quickJim Bennett is the public inly escape your home and get formation officer for Sunriver outside? Imagine your home Fire & Rescue.
New Habitat homeowner ‘accomplished an amazing task’ “All dedications are special, but this one is especially special,” said Doug Vakoc, chair of La Pine-Sunriver Habitat for Humanity. Addressing a crowd of well-wishers celebrating the completion of the affiliate’s third home in 2018, he emphasized that the new owner, Jacob Henwood, “has accomplished an amazing task.” Henwood is wheelchair-bound (the result of an automobile accident), yet successfully fulfilled all the requirements of becoming a homeowner – including 400 hours of sweat equity. “Jacob was an Eagle Scout, which testifies to his dedication and fortitude,” said another speaker. “He clearly captured the hearts of the board members, who unanimously concurred that he would be successful.” Henwood, who worked at the La Pine ReStore during the winter months to amass the required sweat equity, was also aided by family and friends, including his former scout master from Califor-
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nia. He even contributed his labor in helping volunteers construct two other Habitat homes in the same neighborhood. At the dedication ceremony,
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By Deon Stonehouse Saturday, Jan. 12 at 5 p.m. Kate Dyer-Seeley returns for the latest in three of her mystery series. “Violet Tendencies” was released on Nov. 27. Writing as Ellie Alexander “The Pint of No Return” released Oct. 2 and “Live and Let Pie” on Dec. 31. Have I mentioned that Kate is an especially hardworking author? “The Pint of No Return” is the second of her series set in a brewpub in picturesque Leavenworth, Washington after “Death on Tap.” Sloan Krause was an orphan welcomed into the Krause family when she married Mac. The best things from her marriage are the Krause parents, salt of the earth German immigrants, and her son Alex. Mac on the other hand was less of a success; his philandering has caused a rift in the marriage that may be irrevocable, although he has been trying unsuccessfully to woo her back. Meanwhile Sloan is brewing beer at the edgy new pub in town, Nitro, working with Garrett, a Seattle
tech guy with a passion for innovative beer. Octoberfest, a big deal in Leavenworth, is just kicking off as the story opens. Complications ensue when a documentary film crew descends on the Bavarian themed village in the North Cascades. The host, Mitchell Morgan, was a child star now grown into an obnoxious adult with an inflated sense of self-importance and no empathy. Feathers will be ruffled, a dead body found, and Sloan will be right in the middle of it all. “Violet Tendencies” is the second of her series set in Portland, Oregon at Blooma, a wine bar and flower shop, following “Natural Thorn Killer.” Britta Johnston and her aunt Elin have made the shop’s reputation on their fabulous floral designs. They are in the thick of preparing for Portland’s Rose Festival, a major event for the Rose City. Abandoning the tradition of roses, they plan to use garlands of violets on their float in the Grand Floral Parade, twined on a 10 foot bridge constructed of grape
vines. Dark Fusion, a group of anarchists led by Sham, are protesting the festival, threatening to disrupt events forcefully. Tensions are high. Interactions between Rose Festival officials and protesters escalate culminating with a murder linked to Blooma’s float and discovered by Britta. Her friend, officer Tomo Iwamoto, and handsome detective Pete Fletcher try to keep Britta away from their investigation but she will not be deterred. There is an entertaining video of Kate’s last presentation at Sunriver Books & Music including an appearance by Charla Hanson of Wild Poppy Florist. View the video at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=R6B2TIDKwK0. Hanson is also expected to participate in the Jan. 12 author event. “Live and Let Pie” is the ninth in her popular series featuring Jules Chapshaw set in Torte Bakeshop in Ashland, Oregon, home to the famous Shakespearean Festival. Taking a break from the bakeshop,
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Start your year with a book club By Deon Stonehouse Happy New Year! Start the year off right with an interesting discussion of a good book. Book Clubs meet Mondays at 6 p.m., everyone is welcome. • Jan. 7 the Fiction Book Club discusses “Bar Harbor Retirement Home for Famous Writers” by Terri-Lynne DeFino and reviewed by Nancy Nelson. The Bar Harbor Home has just become Alfonse Carducci’s new residence. Alfonse, the famous writer is known almost as much for his excesses in living well as for the greatness he
has achieved in writing. His health failing, unable to do the thing he loves most, he finds his writer’s mind is blocked. At the home he finds Olivia Peppernell, friend and former lover. Their stories intertwine and a love story that has not gone stale resurfaces. The staff of Bar Harbor are caught up in the magic of these famous personalities, most especially Cecibel Bringer, an orderly. She is enchanted with Alfonse, and a huge fan of his writing. Like the residents, Cecibel has her own story. Half of her face is severely scarred, the
other half beautiful. Alfonse’s response to Cecibel is magic, and that magic enables him to write. Olivia and Alfonse
Auditions for ‘Suite Surrender’ a success By Fred Sackett The Sunriver STARS Community Theater (SSCT) recently held auditions for their next production, “Suite Surrender.” They had an excellent turnout and a full cast was selected. “Not only did we have a great number of interested actors, the talent they brought to the table was overwhelming,” said director Ron Pugh. “Suite Surrender” performances will be at The DOOR in the Sunriver Business Park, on March 8-9 and March 14-16. This play is a hilarious romp that takes place during World War II at the ritzy Palm Beach Royale Hotel and Spa. The story is about two Hollywood divas who have a long history of conflict. They end up being checked into the same hotel suite, and that’s where the fun begins. The cast of five women,
four men and one lap dog include Tom Kelley as Bernard Dunlap, the hotel manager; Lindsey Neilson as Claudia McFadden and Joyce Tittle as Athena Sinclair, the two divas; Kate Shirley as Murphy Stevens and Brian Goins as Mr. Pippet, the two divas’ personal assistants; Susan Quesada as Mrs. Osgood, hotel owner’s wife; Rene Owens, as Dora Del Rio, a notorious gossip columnist; and David Johnson and Robert Perrine, as the two bell hops. Mr. Boodles,
Claudia’s lap dog, is too stuffed to reveal his true identity. Will the two eccentric lifelong rival divas realize they’ve been checked into the same suite? How will the hotel staff resolve this calamity? Will the lap dog survive being tossed from the third floor balcony? STARS is also always looking for volunteers off-stage. We welcome help in all aspects of pro production. Even if you’ve never been involved in theater, there is always something you can do to help and then, who knows, you might be our next star. For additional information contact director Ron Pugh at 541-410-7483 or ronpugh@ live.com. Tickets are on sale now for all plays at www.sun riverstars.org as well as the place to find general information about the theater group.
collaborate in creating a novel as his last hurrah before his heart stops beating. I loved every single moment spent on this book. All of it! • Jan. 14 the Mystery Book Club discusses “The White Mirror” by Elsa Hart. Li Du is traveling with a caravan carrying tea from China across the mountain passes in Tibet bound for Lhasa. Travel is made more arduous by the lateness in the season, winter is coming on and the caravan is exploring a new route. They expect to be welcomed by the Lord and his family in a sheltered valley. Hamza, the storyteller, has gone ahead to pave their way with the family. An early snow storm descends on the region as they
near their goal. Approaching the bridge that will take them across a swirling river to the other side where shelter awaits, they see a monk sitting in the middle of the bridge. It is soon evident this monk is quite dead, the assumption made that it was suicide. The snow storm intensifies trapping the little group in the valley along with several other travelers relying on the Lord’s hospitality. Li Du suspects the monk’s death was inflicted by another, not suicide. There are many curious things to make Li Du uneasy. The monk was a noted painter, demons often featuring prominently in his work. A priest and his translator, a government official, and a woman traveler are all journeying through the area, snowed in with everyone else. As the story culminates we learn more about Li Du’s banishment from the Forbidden City, home to the Emperor of China. The 1700s were a fascinating period, and Li Du is a very likeable sleuth. This series is truly enjoyable. Sunriver Books & Music is located in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver. Call 541-593-2525 or visit www. sunriverbooks.com for more information.
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Sunriver Men’s Golf: Wednesday club play days; new rules for 2019 By Paul Grieco Golf in Sunriver lasted three weeks longer than usual this year due to a spate of unusually mild weather late into November. Resort management kept the Meadows course open through Thanksgiving week and, after a few morning frost delays, playing aul . rie conditions proved cool but enjoyable. So a tip of the hat is in order to the Resort for not only keeping the course open, but for also considering the later play as an extension of the normal season and those with seasonal membership packages enjoyed the rates allowed by their particular member category. Snow showed up in early December, but unlike in recent years, the snow has been moderate with low enough accumulations to leave the snow blowers in the garage. Skiers please forgive me, but I am keeping my gloved fingers crossed for more of the same to allow for some down-mountain golf on the occasional temperate day. So far, however, those days have been few and far between as there has been just enough snow and cold weather to keep the winter golf nuts off the courses. I am all for some snow at 4,200 feet (Sunriver’s altitude) and lots more at Mt. Bachelor level for those who trade in their golf sticks for sticks on their feet this time of year. As the weather improves down-mountain, we will be on the lookout for nicer weather and more winter rounds. Members of the Sunriver Men’s Golf Club, who are not on the winter email list and would like to be included, email me at the address at the end of the article.
Cup for those who qualify, and match play events. Of course, most members enjoy play on other days of the week with their own regular-buddy groups. Another bit of good news, thanks to head pro Chris Points and resort golf manager Josh Willis and also by agreement between the men’s and women’s clubs, is that both clubs will be playing on Wednesdays, rather than alternating years of different play days as in past years. The SRMGC board had its first official meeting of the 2019 season in November. Among items discussed were the new schedule, our annual budget, and playing from the Gold Tees for members who choose to. Experimental through this season, playing from the Gold Tees is here to stay for the SRMGC going forward, still voluntary, with no conditions such as age or handicap. While an average of 11 percent of players opted to play it forward, there was no apparent advantage evident in the results of weekly games other than the enhanced enjoyment expressed by those forward thinkers. New rules of golf Modernized and simplified rules of golf have been released by the USGA and the R&A, and will go into effect in 2019. The general premise for this update was to clarify the sport’s com-
Changes for 2019 season: earlier opening and Wednesday club day The 2019 season is just three months away, with the Meadows golf course scheduled to open on April 5 with an April 10 annual opening breakfast of the Sunriver Men’s Golf Club (SRMGC) followed by a round of golf at the Crosswater club. The Woodlands course opens on May 17. There are 28 official SRMGC play dates, not counting two away dates, Resort Cup and Sunriver SUNRIVER SCENE • JANUARY 2019
plexity around its guidelines namely that rules language can still be hard to process. Also, simplifying the rules will hopefully help players keep up pace of play and also be more amenable to new players to the game. The SRMGC website has a graphic display of several of the new rules changes on its home page and has kept members abreast of the new rules with monthly mailings and suggested websites to visit. The most comprehensive of these websites is from Expert Golf with a link to a very understandable and enjoyable 10 minute video (www. youtube.com/watch?v=chPOtfLUHC0 covering what the site calls “The 20 Most Important Changes.” If the hyperlink here doesn’t work, just Google “Expert Golf, New Golf Rules 2019, the 20 Most Important Changes” and that’ll get you there. New rules include changes in search time for lost balls, leaving the pin in the hole while putting and even removing loose impediments in bunkers.
“For this game you need, above all things, to be in a tranquil frame of mind.”~ Harry Vardon, 1870 – 1937, six time winner of The Open cently taken over membership duties, alerted the board that all SRMGC memberships and GHIN accounts were deactivated at the end of December (under the aegis of the Oregon Golf Association). SRMGC members will be reactivated within a few days once they pay their dues which include SRMGC membership and OGA handicap maintenance. There will be a lapse in one’s GHIN account and it won’t be accessible to anyone for as long as dues remain unpaid. This may be especially important for those who play in competitions year-round and whose
handicaps need to be active to participate in such events. SRMGC membership New members are welcome. Sunriver residency is not a requirement. Find the SRMGC online at www. srmensgolf.com. Apply for membership using the Annual Membership Registration tab in the menu (on the lower left side of the home page). For more information email SRMGC president Dave Buhaly at dbuhaly2@msn.com or me at the address below. Paul J. Grieco is secretary of the Sunriver Men’s Golf Club and may be reached at pjg3sr@ gmail.com
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Be prepared for conditions before hitting the road Oregon winter weather has settled in across Oregon. Are you prepared? With the increased chances of snow, freezing rain and ice on the roadways it is more important than ever to #Knowbeforeyougo. Checking www.tripcheck. com is the best way to get information on highway closures and construction, minimum chain requirements and road conditions utilizing their traffic cameras.
Those traveling in lower elevations, expect rain and wet roadways. Which means you will need to increase your following distances due to decreased traction on those wet roads. The Oregon State Police also urges all motorists to plan their travels by: • Be prepared in the event you become stuck during your travels: Carry water, food, and blankets in the event you are T OSP D
Use common sense when using GPS navigation When roads are closed and your GPS navigation system directs you onto a detour route, keep in mind that the device you count on for guidance could instead guide you into trouble. Most navigation tools don’t take current road or weather conditions into consideration. They may direct you onto remote roads that are neither maintained nor passible in all weather conditions.
Already this season someone had to be rescued after following their GPS navigation device off the main highway and onto a snow covered forest service road near Mount Hood. Fortunately, they received help and everyone was safe. This has not always been the case. Navigation systems and similar smartphone apps are great tools, but travelers may need to verify the identified detour
route is appropriate given current conditions and the vehicle they are driving. Here are a few tips to consider: What you can do • Be aware that the app on your phone or in your GPS device might not have the latest information – don’t follow it blindly! • Use TripCheck.com (available on your computer and on your phone) to get the latest on state road conditions, or call 511. • Remember, in winter con-
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be stuck on a remote road in the middle of nowhere. What we will do • ODOT crews work continually to keep state highways safe, but during certain conditions, such as blowing snow and freezing temperatures, you may want to avoid travel altogether. • ODOT will issue media flash alerts if roads are closed. These will be updated continually on TripCheck.com. –Source: Oregon Department of Transportation
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Science Pub explores the volcanoes of Oregon, including those under close monitoring Oregon is near the top of the national list when it comes to the number of volcanoes in the state – there are thousands within its borders. At Oregon State University – Cascades’ upcoming Science Pub, OSU geologist Adam Kent will explore the volcanic life of our
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state, focusing on four major volcanoes that are on a high priority list for monitoring. Titled “What Will Oregon’s Next Volcanic Eruption Look Like?” the Science Pub will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 15 in Father Luke’s Room at McMenamins Old St. Francis –his wife, discretion –his daughter, responsibility –his son, reason He is survived by his five stepbrothers: –I know my rights –I want it now –Someone else is to blame –I’m a victim –Pay me for doing nothing Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing. Wishing you and yours a happy New Year!
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in Bend. The presentation will explore the Mount Hood, Newberry, Crater Lake and South Sister volcanoes, all of which are on the United States Geological Survey’s high priority list for monitoring, as well as volcanoes in Alaska, Hawaii, Japan and the Caribbean. Kent, a professor and the head of the geology program in OSU’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, will also demonstrate how the tools of geology and volcanology help scientists understand and forecast the impact of volcanic eruptions at these sites. Kent is the director of the W.M. Keck Collaboratory for Plasma Spectrometry, a stateof-the-art geochemical analysis facility at the Corvallis campus. His research interests center
around igneous rocks, those derived from the Earth’s mantle, deep within our planet. Kent’s work focuses on the geology of volcanoes in the Cascade Range and around the world. Kent received a bachelor degree in geology from the University of New England in Australia, and a doctorate in geology and geochemistry from the Australian National University. Science Pubs take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Networking, and food and beverage service begin at 5:30 p.m., and the presentation starts at 6:30 p.m. Science Pubs are free to community members, but reservations are required. Space is limited to 100 guests. Register by 5 p.m. the day prior to each Science Pub at osucascades.edu/sciencepubs.
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WILD POPPY FLORIST AND HOME DECOR Wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year! We offer a w de ar ety of fresh owers, plants and local artist unique gift items! 56825 Venture Ln, Space 108- Sunriver Business Park 541-593-2027 www.wild o y or st.co 1/19 POP DAILY MONEY MANAGEMENT AND BOOKKEEPING For individuals and families. Keep control of your finances, et us do the wor . Remote or on-site bookkeeping, Portland or Sunriver. Experienced with property management and vacation rental ownership accounting. Small business bookkeeping also available. We work with your CPA, attorney, other professionals. Contact Jen Zelen 971-238-2461 AUTO ZEL REMODEL & ADDITIONS Decks, windows, tile, miscellaneous carpentry and roof repair. Ryan Carroll 541-420-0675. ryancarrollconstruction.com AUTO CARR ccb#193727
SUNRIVER BEAUTY SALON Hair-nails-facials-waxing Be your own kind of Beautiful Call for appointment or special offers 541-728-2070. 56825 venture Ln. suite 107 AUTO SUN
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SHOULD YOU BE COLLECTING AND REMITTING ROOM TAX? If you are renting your property for less than thirty days at a time, you should be! Is your property located in unincorporated Deschutes County? In a vacation rental program only part of the time? If so, as a homeowner you are responsible for collecting and remitting transient room tax. For information, please contact the
Deschutes County Finance Department (541) 383-4399 More information can also be found at www.deschutes.org Page 38
HOT TUB MAINTENANCE Repair, Service and Sales. Excellent customer service at affordable rates. Your local Calspas dealer. Three Rivers Pool & Spa. www.threerivers pool and spa.com 541-410-2494 1/19 THR 4 SEASONS CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING Reliable, responsive and reasonable construction & remodeling. Serving Sunriver, LaPine & Bend. Monte Skiles, RMI, CCB #210155 541-4105891. www.4seasonscostruc tionandremodeling.com 6/19 4SEA “SPARKLE” BY SHERRIE A CLEANING SERVICE 26 years of experience cleaning. Specializing in Residential and new Construction in Sunriver. Bonded and Insured 541-728-8768 email:sherriesparkleclean@ gmail.com smith AUTO SMI LET LITTRELL DO IT - FULL HOUSE MAINTANENCE Housekeeping, Security, yard, carpet & window cleaning. Over 12 years experience. Insured and Bonded. Call Brandy 541–536-4205 AUT LIT FOR RENT-ONE BEDROOM LOFT CONDO Fully furnished, utilities included, month to month. $1950. +deposit. Email sunriverkh@ gmail.com 1/19 KOB
LANDSCAPE, IRRIGATION AND JUNK REMOVAL I will remove anything from Beds - TV’s - Garbage, Furniture, etc. Call today for a quote 541-420-8518 CCB #214597 LCB#9674 AUTO GOL 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 AUTO PHI 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 HOUSE/PET SITTER Pets enjoy their familiar schedule, pampering and play while you are away. Trustworthy, personable, dependable. References available. Michele 919-600-1201 divinelygiven@gmail.com 1/19 VAN
JILL OF ALL TRADES HOUSECLEANING Has been cleaning in Sunriver and La Pine since 1990. Better business accredited. We clean private homes and rentals and we also do security checks. 541-536-3086 1/19 COCH
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 JAM
TIGHTLINE QUALITY PAINTING For all of your Exterior or Interior painting needs. From the largest home to the smallest project. Call 541-480-2716 for a free estimate. ccb #202618 2/19 TIG
PET SITTING BY LAURIE In our home or yours. Member of PSI. Insured & references. For information, reservations or rates, call 541-419-6229 1/19 SKO
SNOW REMOVAL Licensed, bonded reliable snow removal. No job too big or too small. Call Dan at 541-593-9920 #54565 1/19 CLEAR 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. 6/19 ROG VACATION RENTAL BIKES? 20% off 3 or more... ”Winter Tune-Up Special!” Your Site, Fleets Fixed Right! Call 541-639-4309, Text 541-598-5134 www.gotobikeguy.com Mobile Bicycle Repair Service 2/19 MAR PRESTIGE VACATION HOME CLEANING Meticulous, trusted professional cleaning services to our loyal clientele since 2009. Specializing in residential & vacation homes in Sunriver and surrounding area. 541- 410-6145 AUTO WEE NEW ROOF DE-ICING SYSTEM Invisible, Permanent Installation under Asphalt Comp Shingles, Gutter/Downspout Heavy Duty Ribbon completes the system. USA Made, A a a e at Roo ne Su y, Bend 541-389-6790 AUTO POW HOUSKEEPING Alison’s Resort Housekeeping is now accepting new clients. Specializing in VRBO, Air B&B, and family vacation rentals. Over ten years experience, references. Call for free quote. 541-213-5288 4/19 KIRK YOUR LOCAL SUNRIVER CONTRACTOR! HANDCRAFT LLC Residential new homes. Remodels & Additions. License/bonded. Lic# 205658.
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Letters from readers Chorus of One: The conflict of weather forcasting
By Ross Mercer, Sunriver The December 2018 issue of the Sunriver Scene included an article about weather forecasting. The article is misleading and fails to accurately describe the current conflict between the National Weather Service (NWS) and private companies such as Accuweather. The NWS, an agency of NOAA, has collected and provided forecasting data to the public at no charge for decades. This is a difficult business that uses a system of satellites, over 1,300 ocean weather buoys and other weather monitoring systems located worldwide. Accuweather is just one private company that repackages NWS data and makes it available on its own website. But that is not where the relationship between Accuweather and the NWS ends. The article quotes Dr. Barry Myers, CEO of Accuweather at length about forecasting. What should have been included in the article is that Barry Myers, an attorney has been nominated by Donald Trump to be in charge of NOAA. He is a non-scientist, only the second
non-scientist ever to head up NOAA and the first since 1981. More importantly, Myers has a political agenda consistent with the privatization of public resources. In this case he has advocated for prohibiting the NWS from sharing weather data with the public and letting private enterprise take over. And, of course, Accuweather would be a major benefactor of this change. In 2005 then Sen. Rick Santorum (a recipient of Myers family campaign contributions) introduced a bill that would have made this change. The American public pays for the collection and dissemination of the NWS data. Myers wants to limit your access to NWS data and force you to pay Accuweather a second time for the forecasting information. The article should have described this important conflict of interest and threat to the tax-paying public.
Chorus of One: Believe in supporting fire reduction effort for Sunriver
By Doug Hoschek, Sunriver In 1997 the Oregon Legislature created the “Forest-Urban Interface Fire Protection Act
commonly known as SB 360 which “enlists the aid of property owners to better protect their homes and firefighters during encroaching wildfires.” “The law requires property owners to reduce excess vegetation, which may fuel a fire, around homes and other structures.” “In some cases, it is also necessary to create fuel breaks along property lines and roadsides.” Trying to improve our insurance at this time AIG was contacted. Response, “Using built into/ hidden software, the quoting software just tells me/underwriting whether or not terms can be offered. In this case, it is just that AIG’s rate currently for insurance in your immediate area is inadequate for the risk (we can’t charge enough for the insurance for your home currently to offset the risk.” Sunriver is in the middle of the Deschutes National Forest surrounding all four sides for evacuation and roads. Our immediate area of risk that refuses the computer software to grant home owners fire insurance. SRHOA created a Ladder Fuels Reduction Plan in 2003. The Plan took away all Sunriver property owners right to respond and follow SB 360 as the
law requires. SRHOA website says “we do it for you unlike other areas of Deschutes County. We have found in two years research a newer “Land Managers Guide For Creating Fire-Resistant Forest created in 2013 by Stephen Fitzgerald, professor and Extension Forester, Central Oregon region; and Max Bennett, Extension Agent, Forest and Natural Resources, Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center, Oregon State University. “Their publication provides an overview of how various silvicultural treatments affect fuel and fire behavior, and how to create fire-resistant forests”. “Silviculture is an art and sci-
ence of manipulating forests to meet land owners objectives.” “A fire that starts between Bend and Mt Bachelor is just one bad day away from being a serious threat to lives and injuries.”( Bend Bulletin). Sunriver like the Camp Fire that included Paradise No. Calif has only two roads for evacuation. Both are wooded communities next to a National Forest.” Sunriver Property owners can affect and influence the intensity and severity of a wildfire by staying enlisted in SB 360 and as required answer SB 360 ourselves directly to Oregon Forest Land-Urban Interface Fire Protection Act. Including the forest art and science.
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. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the Sunriver Owners Association. Letters to the editor must be signed and include contact information which we may use to verify authorship or clarify questions. Letters will run as space allows. Letters of a personal nature or attacks on individuals will not be published. Letters perceived as advertising for a company, product or a candidate will not be published. How to submit: Email to: susanb@srowners.org. Write the letter in the body of the email, or attach it as a Word document. Mail typewritten letters to Sunriver Scene, P.O. Box 3278, Sunriver, OR 97707. Deadline: The 15th of the month (e.g. June 15 for July issue). We accept one letter per person per month.
By Susan Berger
From the Editor’s Desk: Hey, it’s cold outside: tips for winter weather Old Man Winter comes every year, but with each fresh snow or icy condition it seems like everyone forgets how to drive and/ or walk under such conditions. Walking on ice and snow • Put away those heels and cutesy shoes/boots until warmer weather arrives. Wear proper winter footwear (and Uggs are NOT snow boots, they are slippers!). Boots or shoes need grippy, treaded soles such as rubber and neoprene composite. Flat, non-treaded soles will increase your risk of slipping. You can also equip your shoes with devices to add extra traction (like snow chains for your feet). • Go slowly and keep your full attention on walking to anticipate slick and uneven terrain. Talking or texting on your phone or digging in your purse or backpack while walking is dangerous. • In winter conditions motorists may not be able to stop
or slow down for pedestrians (especially those non-attentive drivers you see any time of the year). Before you step into a crosswalk, parking lot or the street, make sure approaching vehicles have seen you and come to a complete stop. • Use care when entering/exiting your vehicle. When slick, swing out both feet at the same time and hold onto the door to help you stand. Make sure you are stable on your feet before proceeding. • Don’t walk with your hands in your pockets or full of groceries, packages, etc. • Take short, shuffling steps. • Don’t step onto uneven surfaces. Avoid ice-covered curbs and walkways. • Look up! Be aware of falling snow/ice from overhead trees, awnings, roofs, etc. • Once inside a building you may not be safe as water, snow and ice may have been tracked inside, creating the potential for slippery floors. Again, be attentive of where you’re walking and watch your step.
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• Stick to designated pathways. Avoid shortcuts as they likely go through areas where snow and ice removal is not possible. Winter driving I can’t take the credit for the next two winter tips but thought both were very apropos. The first one I found is a Lawrence, Kansas, Police Facebook post and the other from a TV weather report. Here’s the first one. It’s pretty simple – slow down – especially those of you with four wheel drive who believe you are impervious to dangerous conditions. It’s four wheel drive, not fourwheel stop. When it’s slick it doesn’t matter how many wheels have power… you need to allow extra stopping distance or your suburbitank will still plow right into that Prius. The next one made me laugh out loud and provides a great mental picture of how you should drive during snowy/icy conditions. Pretend you’re taking your www.sunriverowners.org
grandma to church. There’s a platter of biscuits and two gallons of sweat tea in glass jars in the back seat. Grandma is wearing a new dress and is holding a crockpot full of gravy. Here’s an idea… with these computerized, newfangled vehicles equipped with sensors for everything under the sun why not make one that can sense weather/driving conditions and beep at you when you start to drive too fast for conditions? In any case, it all seems to be basic common sense to me. Oh, wait, here’s another thing I’ll share will you about good ol’ common sense which, apparently, passed away some time ago. A coworker shared this obituary that was printed in The Times in London. Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated lessons such as:
–Knowing when to come out of the rain –Why the early bird gets the worm –Life isn’t always fair –And maybe it was my fault Common Sense lived by a simple, sound financial policy (don’t spend more than you earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge). His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-yearold boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, further worsened his condition. Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses and criminals received betT E’ D Page 39
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Beautifully updated Quelah Condo with warm NW tones and textures, great room with river rock fireplace, spacious kitchen, two master suites, granite counters, new carpet, and quality furnishings. This property also has a solid rental track record if you're looking for additional income.
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High on Golden Butte in SW Bend sits this modern home with an urban vibe and views from most rooms! Clean lines. Chef's kitchen, dumbwaiter, office and bonus rooms. Two fireplaces. One owner home. Triple car garage. 1835swturnberryplacebendoregon.com
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1.59 acres overlooking 3 acre Rainbow Lake with impeccable attention to detail and unbelieveable finishes throughout. Full Mt. Bachelor views! Brand new custom home boasts many features, truly leaving nothing to be desired! Located in the exclusive gated community of Vandevert Ranch.
Great Sunriver home with hangar in secluded Sky Park location. Hangar door opening is 45’ x 12’5” high, perfect for your single or twin engine aircraft! Beautiful views of Paulina Peak and Meadows Golf Course and close to all Sunriver Resort amenities. www.11riverroad.com
DEB TEBBS, BROKER | 541.419.4553| tebbsandlittle@cascadesir.com BETSEY LITTLE, BROKER | 541.301.8140 | betsey.little@cascadesir.com
DEB TEBBS, BROKER | 541.419.4553| tebbsandlittle@cascadesir.com BETSEY LITTLE, BROKER | 541.301.8140 | betsey.little@cascadesir.com Each office is independently owned and operated
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