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S U N R I V E R
S C E N E A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSOCIATION
VOLUME XLVI • NUMBER 1
JANUARY • 2020
Recycling vote off the table - for now
Parmater named new ED of the Sunriver Music Festival
SROA NEWS – In November, the SROA Board of Directors approved postponement of the proposed recycling center vote for 60 days – hoping it would allow staff the time to gather additional data. Unfortunately, due to the continued questions and concerns raised by owners, as well as SROA’s current workload, the extension timeline won’t be adequate enough. In response, the board has approved further postponement until a date determined by the SROA board, but no later than end of the year 2020. “This proves the strength of the board as one that continues to listen to its membership, be thorough and proactive,” said Hugh Palcic, SROA General Manager. “By hitting the reset button, this provides time to review other potential options and provide adequate member outreach opportunities.” The Infrastructure & Amenities Master Plan Task Force also has a survey out that includes questions about recycling and a comprehensive owner survey is also planned for 2020. SROA wants to have that fresh owner data before moving forward. There have also been recent discussions with both the county and the carting company on alternative solutions that may or may not include the need for a “formal” recycling center.
unexpectedly in August 2017 at the age of 10 – devastating the entire family. “We were overwhelmed with grief. My kids had only known a life with Molly in it, so losing her was their first brush with this kind of loss,” said Fischer. “I struggled with how to help make them feel better when I myself was so very sad.” While Molly was still alive daughter Ellie, who was five at the time, created a story about Molly being a fairy dog and colored a picture of her with colorful fairy wings and a matching ruffled collar. “I loved it at the time, and it meant even
A professional musician and an energetic administrator within the musical arts arena for more than 20 years, newly named Sunriver Music Festival’s Execu- Sherry Parmater tive Director, Sherry Parmater seems a perfect fit to lead Central Oregon’s oldest and most established classical musical festival. Parmater brings an impressive and diverse musical arts background from Big Sky Country to her new role leading the festival into its 43rd season and beyond. During her career she has served as executive director for the Helena Symphony, associate producer for Montana Summer Symphony, executive director of the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra and executive director of the Ravenwood Outdoor Learning Center. For nine years she served as orchestra personnel manager/librarian for the Glacier Symphony Orchestra. “The board couldn’t be more excited about finding someone with Sherry’s amazing and diverse background to lead the Festival into the future,” said former executive director Pam Beezley, who retired last month after 18 years with the festival. Parmater, a professional musician since 1996, served as the principal oboe of the Glacier Symphony Orchestra for two years. She has also performed with the Helena Symphony, Great Falls Symphony, Bozeman Symphony, Butte Symphony, Glacier Symphony, Rapid City Symphony, Central Wyoming Orchestra and Casper College Orchestra. “While performing is one of my passions, I began my career as a teacher, so I am excited to continue the wonderful work that the festival does in art and music education for the youth of Cen-
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Ellie, Noah and dog Molly
Sunriver owner turns family Sustaining Sunriver: heartbreak into healing book one cup at a time
Sunriver Owners Association employees have created an initiative to address and create more sustainable practices in and throughout the Sunriver community. The SROA Sustainability Committee, made up of SROA employees with a passion for environmental stewardship, first met in May 2019. Over the past eight months the committee has begun to develop goals and work toward developing short-term and long-term actionable changes. In September, members of the comTurn to Sustainable, page 7 SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLVI • NUMBER 1 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707
By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene Shortly after getting married, Patrese and David Fischer felt blessed to welcome Molly, an adorable beagle dachshund mix they had adopted from a rescue in 2007, into their family. Years later the Fischers had a son, Noah, followed by daughter Ellie. “From the moment we brought our kids home from the hospital, Molly was always by their side,” said Patrese Fischer. Molly was a constant companion in the Fischer household. It’s near impossible to find a family photo that doesn’t have Molly in it. Unfortunately, their sweet pup died
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