January 2023 Sunriver Scene

S U N R I V E R S C E N E

Firewood rule changes approved

SROA NEWS – The SROA Board of Directors have approved changes to Sections 4.02 C and G, and added a new Section I, of the Sunriver Rules and Regulations.

Following owner comments about the proposed changes, the revisions were provided by the Covenants Committee as requested by the Board of Directors at their November business meeting. The proposed revisions were first presented to the SROA Board of Directors as a recommendation from the Covenants Committee at the board’s September meeting. Following board approval of a first reading, the proposed amendments were presented for owner comment for 60 days. The board considered numerous owner comments and directed to the Covenants Committee to re-review proposed changes that addressed concerns provided by owners.

The following rule changes were presented and adopted as follows (pending legal review):

Section 4.02C (revision) : Visibly stored firewood shall be neatly stacked in a rectangular fashion and not exceed three (3) cords in quantity per property. A standard cord of wood is approximately 4x4x8 foot in size. Using trees as “bookends” to stack firewood is prohibited.

• Stored firewood shall be maintained at or beyond 20 feet from any structure, including structures on adjoining properties, or the farthest point from all structures.

• The exception is from November 1 until May 1; firewood may be stored 0-10 feet from any structure up to the property line.

• Stack firewood so it does not block doors of the structure to allow

SSD signs Kirby Nagelhout as contractor for facility project

The Sunriver Service District (SSD) Managing Board has awarded the contract for its new public safety facility to Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company as the construction manager/ general contractor of the project.

The request for proposal was posted in November. Four proposals were received with two candidates shortlisted for interviews. After a thorough evaluation and interview process, the SSD Managing Board awarded and signed the contract with Kirby Nagelhout on Dec. 8.

Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company (KNCC) was founded in Bend in 1986 and has grown to become one of Oregon’s largest contractors. KNCC joins KMB Architects, Pinnacle Architecture, Inc., and Nelson Capitol Construction Program Management, LLC, to round out the construction, design and project management team for the SSD’s integrated and expanded public safety building.

The SSD board continues to work collaboratively with the SROA Design Committee to mitigate any questions or potential issues prior to the committee’s review of the plans, as well as ensuring all rules and regulations are being followed.

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING

New Public Safety Building

WHEN : Thursday, Jan. 12 at 5 p.m.

WHERE : Sunriver Fire Department or via Zoom. Link is available at www.sunriversd.org

WHAT: View and learn more about conceptual design plans, construction phases and logistics, resources and more.

WHO: All are invited. Input and questions are encouraged.

Staff from the police, fire and administrative departments have met regularly with the architectural team to provide feedback on the schematic design of the facility to ensure all current building deficiencies are being addressed and that all areas meet industry standards.

The goal is to officially break ground in the spring of 2023, with an aggressive construction timeline of 12 to 14 months.

The district will continue to share

updates on the project in the Sunriver Scene and on its website at www. sunriversd.org. This will be especially important once construction begins to communicate with owners of various closures, noise and potential impact to nearby neighbors and the Sunriver community. A neighborhood meeting is scheduled for Jan. 12 at the fire station, all are welcome to attend.

For any questions or concerns, please email ssdadmin@sunriversd.org

The latest exterior rending of the expanded public safety building, above. Sunriver Service District Managing Board chair Jim Fister, right, signs the contract for Kirby Nagelhout, who has been selected to build the new facility while Sunriver Police Chief, Mike Womer, looks on.

SUNRIVER

SCENE

JANUARY 2023

Volume XLVI, No. 1 57455 Abbot Drive PO Box 3278 Sunriver, OR 97707

OWNER/PUBLISHER Sunriver Owners Association

The SUNRIVER SCENE is the o cial monthly publication of the Sunriver Owners Association, a not-for-pro t Oregon corporation dedicated to: “Maintaining Sunriver as a premier residential and resort community, protecting and enhancing its quality of life, natural environment and property values.”

The Scene is mailed to Sunriver property owners anywhere in the U.S. and available at locations throughout Sunriver and through a paid subscription by mail.

Publication of advertising copy or individuals’ opinions in the Scene does not constitute endorsement by the newspaper, the Sunriver Owners Association or any of its members or board of directors. Each advertiser bears responsibility for claims made on their behalf.

Scene content including stories, advertising and images are copyrighted and cannot be re-published without permission.

CONTACT THE SCENE

Editor | Communications Director Susan Berger 541.585.2937 susanb@srowners.org Communications Coordinator Erin Mohr 541.585.2939 erinm@srowners.org

ADVERTISING 541.593.6068 sunriverscene@srowners.org

CONTACT SROA

541.593.2411 888.284.6639 toll-free email: infosroa@srowners.org www.sunriverowners.org

GENERAL MANAGER

James Lewis jamesl@srowners.org

ASST. GENERAL MANAGER Keith Kessaris keithk@srowners.org

COMMUNICATIONS

SUNRIVER SCENE 541.585.2937

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 541.593.6645

NATURAL RESOURCES 541.593.1522

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 541.585.2903

PUBLIC WORKS 541.593.2483

RECREATION, SHARC & MEMBER SERVICES 541.585.5000

Firewood

adequate access for first responders and their equipment.

• Notwithstanding the time frames established herein, SROA may impose different time frames (with adequate notice provided to owners), based on emergency situations such as an early or extended fire season.

• The effective date for compliance is May 1, 2023, with these requirements ongoing unless and until otherwise amended.

Section 4.02G (revision) : Violation of Section 4.02C constitutes a Class B offense.

Section 4.02 I (new section): Exceptions to the three-cord limit on the quantity of visibly stored firewood must receive written approval from SROA subject to meeting the following criteria:

• Certification that firewood is a primary source of heat for the home.

• No more than five (5) cords of wood shall be present on the property at any given time.

• All provisions for placement and stacking as specified in Section 4.02C shall still apply.

“The May 1 deadline allows the burning or removal of any older wood this year and be ready for next year,” said James Lewis, SROA General Manager. “Fire Chief Moor is behind and endorses this rule. These rules will help keep the wood away from structures and lessen the overall fuel load.”

Under the existing 5-cord limit there has been little issue with firewood rounds generated on commons from being collected by owners on a yearly basis. Remaining firewood rounds on commons could

Sunriver... too beautiful to litter.

Help us keep it clean.

~Thank You

generate an additional cost to SROA for removal unless other means of removal/disposal are found (such as donating the firewood). Any true financial impact will not be realized until after the rule has been in place for a full season of fire fuel reduction, owner collection and the amount of remaining firewood can be determined.

An additional financial impact could be the degree of work required of SROA staff to inspect and ensure compliance with the new requirements. The inspections can/will occur as have been done in the past for the existing rule, however, if there are many properties that are out of compliance, the number of citations and follow up with this process could be time consuming.

SROA-related requirements for side-yard recycling

SROA NEWS – Starting the week of Jan. 2, owners with current trash service can utilize side-yard recycling pickup with Cascade Disposal.

This service is now included as part of your regular trash bill, which will see an increase of $14 a month in 2023. There is no opting-out. Whether or not an owner chooses to use the side-yard pickup service is up to them. Any questions related to the service or billing should be directed to Cascade Disposal at 541-382-6660.

A tote/bin for glass was supplied by Cascade Disposal and distributed starting in late November to all active/current trash customers. Owners are responsible for purchasing their own commingle recycling can, which needs to be 35 gallons or smaller and (should be) earthtone in color.

Since the start of service announcement by Cascade Disposal, the association has fielded calls from owners and property managers on what to do if a home’s current trash enclosure is not large enough to accommodate the recycling can and glass tote/bin.

“We’re trying to make this transition as smooth as possible for all owners who are customers of Cascade Disposal and utilize this recycling service,” said Keith Kessaris, SROA assistant general manager.

SROA has approved the following parameters through 2023 only. Information related to side-yard recycling is also on the SROA website at www. sunriverowners.org/recycling.

a.) If your new 35-gallon (or smaller) recycling can and glass tote cannot fit in your current trash enclosure, you must place the recycling can and glass tote adjacent/in-line to and as close as possible to your current trash enclosure as to not be visible from the lane, if possible. As required with the pathway to your trash enclosure, please ensure the snow is cleared to your recycle can/glass tote.

b.) Your new recycling can should be earth tone in color and come with a lid.

c.) All recyclable items need to fit completely within the recycling container and the lid needs to be secured at all times.

Residential side-yard pickup to start week of January 2

Residential

RECYCLING GUIDE Sunriver, OR Sunriver Side-Yard Recycling Guide

35 gallon can (or smaller) for household recyclables. Can should be earth-tone in color

32 GALLON CAN HOUSEHOLD RECYCLABLES

Old ‘blackwood’ needs to be burned or removed by May 1.

Happy New Year to all Sunriver owners. Now that 2022 is behind us, we can take a quick look back at what your owners association, and the Sunriver community, accomplished this past year. I personally believe 2022 was a very good year for SROA and Sunriver owners. Let me briefly highlight a few items.

Financially, SROA had a very good year, finishing the year with a budgetary surplus, after two years of deficits. Revenues exceeded budget by roughly $500K (we won’t have December’s numbers until later this month), and expenses were roughly $400K below budget, resulting in a $900K surplus with respect to budget. The excess revenues came from additional RPP program participants, SHARC gate admissions, Scene advertising, and interest income all exceeding budget. Having expenses below plan, while good, were the result of unplanned employee vacancies (not so good) and material cost savings (very good). Finally, SROA Natural Resources Department received a $371K grant to help with our ladder fuel reduction program which is normally paid for with reserve funds. Our 2022 budget surplus is being used to reduce the increase in maintenance fees for 2023, pay off the loan for the SROA Administration Building (borrowed from our reserve account) and supplement our reserves.

From an infrastructure perspective, the new Fort Rock tunnel was opened last spring, SHARC received needed repairs (plastering outdoor pool, return gratings on both pools, and a new UV system), ladder fuels were reduced from common areas, and ~1.5 miles of roads rebuilt (full-depth reclamation). A new bathroom – with running water and flush toilets – was installed at Mary McCallum Park (to be opened later this spring), the Pathway Master Plan, Parks & Recreation Master Plan and IT Strategic Plan were initiated. The Design Manual and Ladder Fuels Reduction Plan are undergoing major updates and revisions.

In addition, an agreement was reached with the Sunriver Service District for the transfer of the fire station and lease of land occupied by the station. SROA general manager James Lewis and SROA board members assisted the service district in securing an $8M grant from the county for the new public safety facility. General manager Lewis negotiated a bulk services agreement with TDS (aka BendBroadband) to bring fiber-to-the-home throughout Sunriver and substantially reduce the cost of internet services. Owners will be voting on the proposed bulk agreement with TDS later this month with ballots due back to SROA by Feb. 21.

From a recreation perspective, Leigh Anne Dennis was hired as the new director of Recreation. Leigh Anne jumped in feet first (literally) adjusting schedules, recruiting/training lifeguards, and lifeguarding herself so that SHARC and the Member Pool could be open for longer hours, with increased capacity. At the same time, the SHARC café reopened. While attendance at our pools did not set a record in 2022, attendance was up 100,000 over the previous year. Socially, potluck dinners and Happy Hour gatherings resumed in May. Board and committee meetings are now predominantly in-person (with Zoom access for those who are unable to attend in person). Turf Tunes, the summer concert (featuring Elle King), and Sunriver Uncorked returned to SHARC. Sunriver You started holding in-person classes. Sunriver Stars resumed their in-person live performance plays. Gus and Val (our trumpeter swans on Lake Aspen) gave birth to two new cygnets. The Sunriver Music Festival brought outstanding in-person performances to Sunriver and Bend and Sunriver Resort’s Grand Illuminations event brought holiday cheer to the broader Sunriver community in November.

In addition to the hiring of Leigh Anne Dennis, there were several other key changes on the SROA Board and at the Sunriver Service District. Board members Michael Gocke and Mark Murray re-retired and

were replaced by Linda Beard and Larry Ishmael. Michael and Mark rejoined the board in March 2020 after a couple unforeseen vacancies, to help the board manage through COVID. Keith Mobley, who picked up the role of SROA Board president after Brad Skinner resigned in August 2021, passed the board president’s responsibilities to me. Lt. Mike Womer took over as Sunriver’s Police Chief after former chief Cory Darling retired.

I am grateful for the hard work and dedication of all SROA employees. I also want to recognize and thank those who are not part of SROA but play a significant role in Sunriver. The village owners and their merchants, Sunriver Resort, Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, Sunriver Service District, Sunriver Stars, Sunriver Music Festival, Sunriver Chamber of Commerce, and Sunriver property rental managers, are all a big part of what makes Sunriver the unique and special place it is.

Finally, I want to thank you, Sunriver owners, for your generous support through your annual SROA maintenance fee, Sunriver Service District taxes, and thousands of volunteer hours. With your continued support, SROA will continue to invest in infrastructure, recreational amenities, our natural environment, and our local community in keeping Sunriver a premier planned community and destination resort.

Treasurer report: 2022 budget update part 2

By Clark Pederson

Last month we discussed the anticipated positive variance in our SROA budget in the $825,000 range. This was a combination of revenue above our budgeted estimates, cost savings in budgeted expenditures and underspending in labor and benefits due to the difficulty of filling job openings. With another month passed it looks like that will be somewhat lower. The early winter has necessitated the purchase of more cinders, fuel and associated overtime to deal with our snowy roads in late November and early December. We also did a redo and cleanup of the front entrance circle.

So, how are we going to handle those positive funds for the owner’s benefit?

First, the SROA management, the Finance Committee and the board decided to use $123,000 to pay off the remaining balance of the loan we borrowed from the reserve fund when we built the administration building/police office in 2001. The loan was at 6% and had a monthly cost to the operating fund of $3,069. Paying off the loan early reduces our operating expenses over the remaining duration of the loan.

Monthly meeting highlights, actions of the SROA Board of Directors

The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022.

Board members present: Gerhard Beenen, Bill Burke, Keith Mobley, Scott Gillies, Clark Pederson, Tony De Alicante, Julianna Hayes, Linda Beard and Larry Ishmael.

Staff present: James Lewis, Susan Berger, Jesus Mendoza.

Owners forums

From Dec. 16 work session

• Scott Hartung spoke during the course of the Board discussion on the proposed amendments to SROA’s firewood rules. His comments were generally questioning the purpose and need for the amendments and whether the

changes were necessary.

From Dec. 17 regular meeting

• No owners spoke in person. Letters from owners regarding an “all are welcome” sticker and side-yard recycling, were provided to the board.

Board actions

• Approved minutes of the Nov. 18, 2022 SROA board work session as written.

• Approved minutes of the Nov. 19, 2022 SROA regular board meeting as written.

• Approved November 2022 financial statement (unaudited).

• Approved board statements to be included in the Voter’s Pamphlet for the upcoming special election related to an internet bulk services agreement with TDS and language changes to the Sunriver Consolidated Plan.

• Adopted the IT Strategic

Plan as prepared, presented and recommended by the IT Strategic Plan Task Force.

• Approved the proposed changes to firewood rule Sections 4.02 C and G and to add a new Section I of the Sunriver Rules & Regulations per the revisions provided by the Covenants Committee at their Dec. 8 meeting as requested by the board at their Nov. 19 regular meeting.

Association operations

• Administration: Met with the contractor regarding design

of the Public Works facility improvements. Participated in the Transient Room Tax Task Force with members of the SSD. Working with an attorney on foreclosure process for fines/ fees owned to SROA by two owners due to continued noncompliance with SROA rules. Participated in a mediation linked to a small claims lawsuit regarding non-compliance with a Design Committee decision and forfeiture of a construction deposit. No agreement was

Second, we will make an additional significant contribution to the Reserve Fund to help us reach our goal of being 70-100% funded in the Reserve Fund by 2042. The Reserve Fund covers the costs of replacing most of our assets once they reach the end of their useful life, keeping us from having to make large increases in our maintenance fees when an asset needs to be replaced or updated. It is also used to fund new capital project like the upcoming construction of needed improvement in our Public Works buildings. It is anticipated that we will add $600,000-$650,000 to Reserves. The exact amount is determined, and the transfer made in the spring of 2023 after our year end 2022 audit is complete.

We completed and approved the 2023 budget at the November SROA board meeting using income estimates based on 2022 levels with some adjustments. Thus, we do not expect to have a similar large variance in 2023 although we typically have expenses coming in below budget.

An important part of the budget is our owner’s mainte-

Gerhard Beenen

How to initiate candidacy to run for the SROA board

Contact a Nominating Committee Member

• Holly Hendricks, chair doubleheche@gmail.com

• Steve Aloia smc1970@earthlink.net

• Michael Applegate sunrivermike@gmail.com

• Ron Angell ron.angell42@gmail.com

• Mike Gocke mike-g123@msn.com

• Carol Holzer carolholzer@aol.com

• Tony Selle avfan1960@gmail.com

• Kellie Allen kelliea@srowners.org

By Tony Selle, SROA Nominating Committee

SROA NEWS – Do you remember the first time you fell in love with Sunriver and decided to become an owner here? Was it the tremendous climate and outdoor environment, the outstanding facilities and services offered, or the friendly people and rich community life that captured your heart? Or was it something else altogether? We believe you will agree, there are so many reasons to love Sunriver. And you have the unique opportunity to work with other owners to ensure Sunriver remains the place we all love.

The Sunriver Owners Association Nominating Committee

is recruiting candidates to run for the SROA Board of Directors. The voluntary SROA Board of Directors oversee and work on most issues important to Sunriver. Three board director positions will be open for owner election in 2023, and all Sunriver owners – both resident and distant – are encouraged to run.

How can you initiate your candidacy?

1. Fill out a Board Application Candidacy Form and a Conflict of Interest Form and return them to the SROA office for processing by the Nominating Committee, OR

2. Contact a nominating committee member (in box at left) to indicate your inter-

reached, and a formal court hearing was scheduled.

• Accounting: Presented the 2023 Operating and Reserve budgets to the Finance Committee and SROA Board of Directors. Continue to work on 2023 insurance renewals.

Continue to work on access for owners to their accounts and the ability to make payments online. Printed and mailed 2023 maintenance fee invoices.

• Communications : Print materials have updated and printed (member brochure, rack card, guest passes, firewood tags, etc.). There was a shipping incident, and one box of guest passes split open in transit but, after all was counted, only one bundle was lost. Ballot materials (minus the voter pamphlet) have been created and sent off to the printer.

• Community Development: There are more than 200 active projects. Permit compliance resulted in three citations and two warnings. Citations were also issued in November for 15 properties that were noncompliant related to painting the home. Continue to participate in Design Manual review and update process.

• Natural Resources : Tess Phillippi was hired as the new Natural Resources specialist. 2022’s scheduled LFR work continues on commons as weather allows. Work underway to mark trees for 2023 ladder fuels reduction areas on commons. Completed the 2022 Firewise Communities USA recertification.

• IT: Completed running fiber to the Member Pool with other steps to be completed in the spring. Working to move SROA’s phone system to a cloud-based system. Continue

to work with the IT Strategic Task Force. Tightening securing for the user interface for several applications used by Community Development.

• Public Works : The new restroom at Mary McCallum Park was delivered and installed but will not be operation until spring due to winter conditions. New contract in place for landscaping, which began with a major cleanup and new plantings at the waterfall circle. Removing LFR wood rounds from common areas. Crews have been busy with snow removal on roads and pathways, including training of new crew members. Assisted IT in pulling fiber to the Member Pool. PW campus design underway and subcontractors solicited for input. Identifying road/tunnel projects for 2023.

• Recreation/SHARC: Staff working on 2023 planning for fees, Member Preference and Recreation Plus programs and embracing technology to allow for electronic signatures for many documents. Evaluated that the maintenance, staffing and variable weather conditions of the tubing hill has proven more problematic than the limited benefit it provides to owners/guests and will no longer be operated. All man-made materials were removed, and anyone who uses the hill will do so at their own risk. Hired Rich Richardson as events assistant, followed by events manager Camille Collard announcing her departure and relocation to Hawaii (interviews for her position are underway). Lifeguard certification classes and recruitment is ongoing.

The meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m.

The next SROA board work session will take place at 9 a.m. Jan. 20 followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Satur-

day, Jan. 21.

To watch the meeting live via YouTube, or at a later time, visit the meeting date on SROA website calendar for the YouTube link. Meeting minutes, once approved, are available on the SROA website at www. sunriverowners.org

est and learn more about the director duties and election process, OR 3. Get 100 Sunriver property owners (only one signature per property allowed) to sign your Petition for Candidacy.

If you do not want to initiate

a public candidacy or petition, you may still run for election by mounting a ballot write-in campaign.

All forms are available at the SROA office at 57455 Abbot

Treasurer

nance fees. In setting the annual increase in maintenance fees it was very important to the Finance Committee and the board to hold the fee increase to a much lower number than the 6% increase in 2022. We looked for ways to reduce expenditures from our first proposed budget and in the end set at 3½% increase. This is lower than our average increase over the past 12 years. And it might have been 3% if we had not had a last-minute notice of a 50% increase in natural gas prices which added $30,000 to our expenditures.

Another major source of income is our Member Preference Program (MPP) and Recreation Plus Program (RPP) member-

ship sales. If you haven’t already done so, now is a great time to renew your MPP membership. Renewals can be done online under the owners tab, select Owners Benefits and Member Preference Program. Also, if you rent out your home you should be renewing your RPPs so your renters can continue to have access to SHARC, the pickleball and tennis courts, disc golf and our boat ramp. These renewals can be done by visiting the Member Services office at SHARC or calling 541-593-3147.

Next month I’ll discuss where your maintenance fee money is spent.

–Clark Pederson is the treasurer of the SROA Board of Directors and chair of the Finance Committee. pederson@ srowners.org

NOTICE OF SROA SPECIAL ELECTION

A vote of the membership of the Sunriver Owners Association will be conducted by mail, in January 2023, for the following two (2) ballot measures:

BALLOT MEASURE 1: TDS Bulk Services Agreement

Pursuant to the Consolidated Plan of Sunriver, Section 7.02, I authorize the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) to execute a fifteen (15) year services agreement with Telephone and Data Systems (“TDS”) (formerly BendBroadband) for the delivery of basic internet service to all Sunriver developed residential properties. The monthly cost will not exceed $35 per unit, per month for the first ten (10) years of the agreement term, or $48 per unit, per month for the remaining five (5) years of the agreement term.

This agreement will obligate TDS to provide each Sunriver home with Fiber To The Home (“FTTH”) internet service (300Mbps upstream/downstream) and an in-home Wi-Fi router no later than December 31, 2026. TDS would be the sole owner of the FTTH infrastructure and financially responsible for its maintenance and customer support.

I understand that if this ballot measure is approved by at least sixty percent 60% of the votes cast by written ballot directed to all owners, the $35/month internet service fee (and, after ten (10) years, the $48/month internet service fee) will be added to my monthly SROA maintenance assessment, whether I choose to utilize such service or not, once TDS makes FTTH internet service available at my Sunriver home.

I also understand that if this ballot measure is approved, each owner may contract directly with TDS for additional services beyond the base internet service described above for an additional charge. Such additional charges will be paid by the Sunriver owner directly to TDS. TDS will provide a credit to any owner who subscribes to a higher speed internet service, in the amount of the monthly service fee that the owner pays to SROA as part of the approved bulk agreement.

I understand that if the ballot measure does not pass, each owner will be required to contract directly with TDS or another internet/telecommunications service provider available in Sunriver on an individual basis at the rates determined by that provider for the services selected.

I understand TDS has indicated that it will proceed to upgrade its Sunriver network to FTTH if this measure fails. Pricing is expected to be comparable to the rate paid by TDS’ Bend customers, but will be at the discretion of TDS, and subject to change over time. Additionally, the construction of the FTTH network will be completed at a date to be determined by TDS.

Ballots will be mailed no later than January 23, 2023.

Election closing date is February 21, 2023 at noon.

BALLOT MEASURE 2: Consolidated Plan Language Changes

Pursuant to the Consolidated Plan of Sunriver, Section 7.02, I authorize the Sunriver Owner Association to make the proposed amendments to the Consolidated Plan of Sunriver are as follows, with additions indicated by underlined text and deletions by strike through text:

1. Proposed Amendment to Section 1. Section 1 of the Consolidated Plan is proposed to be amended by including a new Section 1.11, by renumbering subsequent subsections accordingly, and by amending the newly renumbered Section 1.19 (previously Section 1.18) as follows:

1.11 Household shall mean the owner or lessee of a Sunriver unit, together with any other individuals associated with the owner or lessee (including immediate family members and persons of close affinity), who permanently and lawfully reside in the unit within occupancy limits.

1.198 Resident of Sunriver shall mean any person who is a unit owner or lessee of a unit in Sunriver, together with other members of his the Household immediate family provided that a person shall be a resident only during the period when he or she is in possession of the unit.

2. Proposed Amendment to Section 2. Section 2 of the Consolidated Plan is proposed to be amended as follows:

“Sunriver” shall mean all real property presently made subject to the prior plans of Sunriver, the Consolidated Plan, or any additional areas annexed to this Plan as provided in this Section 2. “Sunriver Declaration” shall mean any instrument previously recorded subjecting an area to the Plan of Sunriver, Plan of Sunriver Phase II and any instruments which may be recorded in the future subjecting areas to this document. The Consolidated Plan is not intended to in any way affect any existing Sunriver Declaration, except as required by Or Laws 2021, ch 67, §§ 1-7. With respect to any provision in any Sunriver Declaration contrary to Or Laws 2021, ch 67, §§ 1-7, if any, the Consolidated Plan shall control.

3. Proposed Amendment to Section 3.12(h). Section 3.12(h) of the Consolidated Plan is proposed to be amended as follows:

Home Occupation. Any lawful occupation carried on by a resident of a dwelling as an accessory use within the same dwelling or in an accessory building on the same property is permitted only under the following conditions: that there be no retail sales or sales accessory to a service; that there be no full-time employees except members of the immediate family Household, that the external appearance of the premises is not affected in a way inconsistent with its use as a residence; and that no unreasonable parking problems are caused for surrounding residents.

4. Proposed Amendment to Section 6.01. Section 6.01 of the Consolidated Plan is proposed to be amended as follows:

All rules and regulations must be applicable apply on a non-discriminatory basis, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal law, including Or Laws 2021, ch 67, §§ 1-7 However, provisions uniformly applicable to a class of persons, such as children of particular ages, will not be deemed discriminatory.

Patty Smith, SROA Election Committee Chair

Second Tern Thrift Store manager retires; replacement search underway

By Wes Perrin

Susan Ertsgaard is stepping down as manager of Sunriver’s Second Tern Thrift Store after 11 years of service. “I’m really going to miss this place and especially the volunteers, but it’s time to retire,” she declared.

Ertsgaard has watched sales soar to record highs over the years (and break another record in 2022) and overseen numerous store improvements, including new shelving, new clothing racks, better displays and the addition of sheds for furniture and other special merchandise.

Veteran volunteer Jan Tuckerman will take over as interim manager until the permanent post is filled. Tuckerman applauds Ertsgaard for her skill in “organization and improving processes at the store. She really knows how to make things happen.”

Abby Rowland, executive director of Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, also expressed appreciation for Ertsgaard’s leadership in helping the Tern continue to grow and serve the community. “During her time as manager the Tern

has annually grossed increasingly higher sales, directly providing support for SNCO. She is loved and respected by our board and staff, and we will be sad to see her go. We wish her the absolute best in retirement.”

Growing up in Salem, Ertsgaard always loved camping, the outdoors and Central Oregon. She moved to Sunriver in 1999, after spending 11 years

It wasn’t long before she joined the Tern, initially logging seven years as volunteer, followed by six months as volunteer coordinator and 3 1/2 years as manager.

She says her career was highlighted by “working with such a dedicated group of volunteers.” She especially praised the “great team that kept us going when

we faced the challenges of operating during the COVID epidemic. Due to their efforts we only needed to close our doors for three weeks at the height of the crisis.”

Travel is high on her list of “new adventures.” She plans “to visit as many places as my budget will allow,” and will start off

by visiting Hawaii and Mexico.

Located on Spring River Road just past Harper Bridge, the Tern is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Donations are welcomed until 2 p.m.

More information is available at www.secondtern.com and 541-593-3367.

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Cold weather tips for pets

As frigid temperatures and snow hit Central Oregon, the Humane Society of Central Oregon would like to remind people to provide extra care for their pets.

• Pets are best kept inside.

• Bring your pet inside when the temperatures drop, also consider the wind-chill factor.

• Dogs and cats can get frost bitten ears, nose, and feet if left outside.

• Seniors, young, small and short coated animals are vulnerable in the cold.

• If your pet must be kept outside:

–Provide a dry, elevated dog house with clean dry bedding and a flap over the opening to keep drafts out. Heated pet beds are available.

–Make sure the water bowl does not freeze. Heated water bowls are available.

–Outdoor pets need more calories to produce body heat.

–Oregon laws regarding adequate Shelter and Minimum Care are ORS 167.310 to 167.351.

• Make sure a cat has not crawled under your car seeking shelter and warmth near the engine. Tap on hood before starting the engine.

• Booties allow your dog to walk in the snow and prevent injury from ice.

• Dog jackets and sweaters are more than fashion, they will

Booties can protect paws from snow and ice.

keep small, senior and single coated dogs warm.

• Chemicals used to melt snow and ice can irritate paws. Buy “pet safe” ice melters. Wash off paws if pets have walked through chemicals.

• Keep antifreeze, salt and other household poisons away from pets.

• Clear snow berms from fence line to prevent pets from escaping.

• Watch your pet around heating stoves to prevent burns and dehydration.

• Horses, chickens and other livestock need winter care too: –Make sure there is clean, dry bedding. Moist bedding can cause infection.

–Make sure water in trough does not freeze.

–Have hooves checked and prepared for winter.

The Humane Society of Central Oregon rents crates for $5 a month to keep pets safe and warm indoors. For information call the Humane Society of Central Oregon at 541 382-3537 or visit hsco.org

in British Columbia.

Susan Ertsgaard has been with the Second Tern for 11 years.

Heated bowls can prevent a dog’s water from freezing.

d.) If you have the ability to move your recycling can and glass tote out and back in (e.g., from the garage) on trash pick-up day – this is the most desirable outcome.

e.) If you need to modify your existing trash enclosure to accommodate the recycling container and glass tote, you will need to complete an application form (available in spring 2023) and submit it to the SROA Community Development Department. There will be no fees for expanding your trash enclosure if it meets the standardized requirements set by SROA (details available spring 2023).

f.) Trash enclosure modifications must be complete by Dec. 31, 2023. Once complete, neither the recycling can, nor glass tote, may be left outside of the screened trash enclosure at any time.

g.) The above items are valid through 2023. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in enforcement actions.

Candidacy

Drive. You are welcome to drop by or call 541-593-2411 to have the forms mailed to you. You can also go online at www.sunriverowners.org to download the forms.

The deadline for submission of a completed application is March 17. Reach out to any committee member for assistance or more information.

owner enrichment activities Upcoming Sunriver You classes

By Helen Heeren

Learn something new in the new year! Our Eco-Friendly Kitchen class will demonstrate how small changes can make a big difference, not just environmentally, but also to your wallet. The January SROA Forum will present key points about the fiber-to-the-home proposal and answer your questions about this subject before the upcoming vote. Brush up on your Spanish while having fun playing games in the four-week Conversación y competencia –Practice your Spanish Through Games and Conversation class. Lastly, learn skills for dealing with disappointment in Expectations and the Challenge

of Accepting Disappointment. Continue reading for the full class descriptions. All classes require registration through www.sunriveryou.com. Registration closes 24 hours before the class start time. Please plan ahead and sign up before the 24-hour deadline if you want to attend a class. In the case of Zoom classes, you will be sent the virtual attendance link 48 hours before and again as a reminder two hours before the class starts.

Tips for an Eco-Friendly Kitchen

Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. in person at SHARC. Presented by Lynne Haroun.

Did you know that about one-third of the food produced in the U.S. is never eaten and that today’s food system is a major contributor to the greenhouse gases warming our climate? Whether you’re concerned about climate change, sustainability or the impact of inflation on your food budget, this class is for you. Learn how making small changes in the foods we eat, the amount of food we waste, and the tools we use in our kitchen to store and prepare food can have a big impact on the environment and our wallets.

Following the presentation there will be time for “show and tell.” Bring your own ecofriendly tips and kitchen tools to share with the group. The

presenter will bring eco-friendly products that she uses in her kitchen, including a portable induction cooktop.

Sunriver resident Lynne Haroun has a master’s degree in Environmental Health Sciences and Public Health. Since retiring, she has been pursuing her interest in climate change, participating in workshops on the science and impacts of climate change and on collective and individual actions to reduce ecological and carbon footprints.

SROA Forum on Fiber-Toe-Home Proposal Tuesday, Jan 17 at 4 p.m. via Zoom.

Sunriver owners will vote early next year on whether to accept a proposal for a bulk services agreement with TDS (BendBroadband) for fiber-tothe-home internet service in Sunriver. You can find detailed information on the proposal in recent Sunriver Scene issues and on the website at www. sunriverowners.org. In addition, this forum is another opportunity to understand the proposal and what your “yes” or “no” vote will mean.

Gerhard Beenen, the SROA Board President and the Telecommunications Task Force chair, and James Lewis, SROA General Manager, will lead this forum. There will be time at the end to answer questions.

Practice Your Spanish rough Games & Conversation

Tuesdays, Jan 17, 24, 31,

and Feb 7 at 2 p.m. at Sunriver Library. Led by Jennifer Colestock.

Dust off your Spanish skills as you chat and play games - todo en español (all in Spanish). As you work your way through a variety of different juegos y actividades (games and activities), you will have a chance to review and ask questions, or simply enjoy using the language in a different context than you may be used to. There will be two groups, one for rusty beginners and another for intermediate and advanced students. This is a four-week series. Please plan to attend each week to get the most out of the class.

Jennifer Colestock is a national board certified teacher with over two decades of experience teaching Spanish at all levels, from children through university and ongoing adult education. She currently teaches online at the middle school and high school level, and is the founder of Tres Ríos Spanish School in Sunriver.

Interested participants are encouraged to contact the instructor regarding placement or any other questions at profecolestock@gmail.com or 541-728-3303.

Expectations and the Challenge of Accepting Disappointment

Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 3 p.m. at SHARC. Taught by Roberta Stopler, LMFT.

It’s been said that “Expectation is the root of all heartache.” Does this have to be the case?

Presented by the Owner Enrichment Committee

New year, new additions at Artists’ Gallery Sunriver

By Deni Porter

New additions to the Artists’ Gallery in The Village at Sunriver are always welcome – both new artists and new pieces of art. Please stop in at the gallery for the monthly Second Saturday celebration on Jan. 14, 4-6 p.m. and enjoy the new additions for yourself. As always, we will be serving libations and laughter.

New to the gallery is glass artist Bruce Freund. Freund is a 16-year veteran in the craft. Each art piece that you admire is one of a kind. It can never be recreated.

“Working with molten glass

at 2,000 degrees inspires both glory and frustration,” said

Artists invited to submit for the 2023 Sunriver Art Fair

The Sunriver Art Fair is a nationally recognized, juried fine arts and crafts event which has been well attended by both Sunriver residents and Central Oregon for more than 13 years.

Artists interested in participating can apply at www.sun riverartfair.org/info-for-artists. The application deadline is March 4.

The event will be held Aug. 11-13 in The Village at Sunriver featuring unique, one-of-a-kind art, directly from the artists in a vibrant open air venue.

Presented by the Sunriver Women’s Club, all net proceeds go to support nonprofit groups providing services in south Deschutes County through community grants.

For more information, visit www.sunriverartfair.org

Freund. The extreme temperature turns the glass into a liquid form and, by adding different precious materials such as gold, achieves beautiful colors such as red, copper, teal or cobalt blue. Freund has mastered the ability to achieve a rich and varied palette of colors. Come meet this master artist and hear about his process and his work.

Also featured this month is watercolor painter Dianne Lay. Lay has created some special pieces that capture the magic of Central Oregon and Sunriver. In her piece “Sunriver Sunset,” Lay depicts that special evening light in this area. One painting depicts the iconic waterfall entrance to Sunriver. It is aptly

Activities

In this class, we will take a look at understanding our expectations, where they come from, and recognizing if they are realistic or not. Unrealistic expectations often result in disappointment. Can we learn to change our expectations or accept those disappointments by thinking about them differ-

titled “We’re Here!”

Watercolor is a medium that is made to capture light, and Lay has certainly mastered the technique. What a great way to have a piece of Sunriver right in your home.

The Artists’ Gallery is in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver next to El Caporal Mexican restaurant. For more

ently? Spoiler alert, the answer is yes. We will talk about ways to manage your thinking so when you don’t get what you want, you have strategies to accept the situation and move forward.

Stopler has been a Sunriver resident for 13 years. She has more than 40 years of experience in private practice using cognitive behavioral therapy to help individuals, couples and families looking for change.

information, visit www.Artists GallerySunriver.com or call 541-593-4382.

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‘Sunriver Sunset’ by Dianne Lay

Glass work by Bruce Freund

By Katie Kaiser, SNCO Education Manager

Some of our favorite childhood memories involve exploring in nature. From digging for worms and going fishing, to pretending we were explorers at the park, these are the memories that shape many of us. Unfortunately, these experiences have been less common in the last couple decades as education has focused more on classroom settings. In recent years with the pandemic we have seen a dramatic shift in in-person learning as schools

were forced to shut down and students switched to online learning. As schools have reopened teachers and educators are seeing the dramatic effects virtual learning, and the pandemic, have had on social skills and experiences in their students.

As in-person learning resumed and schools began to allow visitors and field trips, we have been able to once again have students learn and explore at the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. For many of the elementary students these

field trips were their first ever. Last spring, we were able to share in so many firsts for our student visitors. Many of them have never seen an owl up close or searched for critters in a pond water sample before. On our hikes we challenged students to observe the habitats around them and to think about what animals might live here and how they might use their habitats. In our nature camps we allow students to explore different habitats and hone their observation skills while experiencing nature.

Youngsters explore Sunriver’s Great Meadow.

Nature-based education is often something we believe is important but maybe haven’t discussed why that is. Studies in the last twenty years have been documenting just how important it is. Having the chance to imagine, explore, and experiment shapes children in more ways than we previously thought. Nature-based education has been shown to support children’s development intellectually, emotionally, socially, spiritually and physically. Studies have found that being outdoors improves children’s self-confidence, ability to work with others, caring, peer relationships and their interaction with adults.

The beavers of Lake Aspen are a favorite topic among campers and students that visit us at the nature center. Children will often observe the beaver lodge and build their own and see if they can keep out water as well as a beaver. Free play in nature and experiences such as these may seem like they are just fun however these experiences provoke curiosity, and encourage observation, wonder, exploration, problem-solving and creativity.

By building a dam, children are exploring concepts such as gradients, forces, materials, the behavior of water and wood, and the local environment.

Unfortunately, children today don’t get as many opportunities to connect with nature as their grandparents did. Studies have suggested that this disconnection may be causing physical, emotional, and intellectual deficits in children’s learning and development. Children that participate in nature programs have been found to ask more questions than others and were better at problem solving. Play becomes richer and more creative when children are exposed to nature. Naturebased education not only helps individual children but can also instill a connection to local environments and a passion for protecting these spaces. We all have our favorite nature memory and by encouraging nature play and nature-based education we can help the next generation form their favorite nature connections as well.

Sources: • Kellert, Stephen. (2015)

By Bob Grossfeld, Manager of Space Sciences

Most people look forward to the new year after the holidays and the parties are over. However, as I reflect over the past year, it makes me realize how much has happened at the observatory.

So, what does 2023 look like? I am very excited for the new look in 2023, as we enhance our programs this year. We will continue to add new programs and exhibits for the upcoming year.

In addition, we have expanded our hours, as we will operate during the winter months. This includes daytime viewing of the Sun through our special filtered telescope Thursday

Education

Build Nature into Education. Nature. 523. 288-289.

• Kellert, Stephen. (2005). Building for Life: Designing and Understanding the Human-Nature Connection. Bibliovault OAI Repository, the University of Chicago Press. 24.

• Townsend, Mardie, and Cecily Maller. 2006. “Children’s

through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and included with admission to the Sunriver Nature Center. Evening viewing will be Wednesday and Saturday nights, with programs beginning at 7 p.m. Reservations are required. Our private programs on Tuesday and Friday will also continue this month.

We have another small meteor shower on the evening of Jan. 3 into the morning of Jan. 4 if the weather cooperates. The Quadrantids is an above average shower, with up to 40 meteors per hour at its peak. This meteor shower is believed to be produced by dust grains left behind by an extinct comet known as 2003 EH1, which was discovered in 2003. The

Mental Health and Wellbeing and Hands-on Contact with Nature: Perceptions of Principals and Teachers.” The International Journal of Learning: Annual Review 12 (4): 359-372. doi:10.18848/14479494/CGP/v12i04/46554.

• Stephen Moss (2012) Natural Childhood, produced for the UK National Trust

• Alan Ewert (1989) Outdoor Adventure Pursuits

shower runs annually Jan. 1-5. The bright moon will block out most of the fainter meteors. But if you are patient you may still be able to catch a few good ones. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Bootes but can

appear anywhere in the sky. If you are outside, look at Orion, the Hunter. You don’t need a telescope to enjoy the view. Use your binoculars to find the Great Orion Nebula, located below the belt, in the middle of the sword. If you have a telescope, be sure to use

it this month. The views of the winter sky are worth the cold weather. Not only is Orion worth the time, but January is a great time to go out and look at the galaxies

The staff continues to work on our programs for the winter. We hope to return back to more in-person programming in 2023. Also, check out our website at www.snco.org for all of our current news. We continue to keep our eye on the future, as expansion plans call for a new discovery center and planetarium. If you would like more information on future plans, feel free to contact us.

January may be a time to reflect, but I believe it is a great time to get out and view the winter sky. I hope you get a chance to enjoy all that the sky has to offer this month and, if nothing else, remember that summer is just six months away.

PHOTO COURTESY TRACY BENTON BROWN

The Great Orion Nebula can be viewed with binoculars.

Sunriver Christian Fellowship finishes new sanctuary

By Marc McConnell

Beginning in January, Sunriver Christian Fellowship (SCF) will have a new start time of 10 a.m. for worship services in its new sanctuary at 18139 Cottonwood Road. A dedication of the sanctuary will take place during the regular Sunday service on Jan. 15. All are welcome to our services and communion table with open arms.

On Dec. 18 last year, Sunriver Christian Fellowship moved into their new sanctuary, just in time to celebrate Christmas. Wade Watson has been unwavering as the volunteer construction manager for the Fellowship, watching over every detail, smoothing out ripples, negotiating with the powers-that-be, whether they be Deschutes County, the former owner, or with R&H Construction of Bend.

Congregation members have volunteered countless hours of labor and planning to keep the costs down. Thank you to all who have contributed to make the new SCF home a reality.

“Having had the privilege of pastoring this congregation from its beginning, I have witnessed our coming together as brothers and sisters to love God and love our neighbor. This has been the energy directing much of our ministry in Sunriver and south Deschutes County, as well as nationally and internationally, for the better part of 30 years,” said Watson.

“Throughout our journey as renters from the Sunriver Nature Center to Holy Trinity Catholic Church to SHARC and now owners of our own building, we have not wavered from that calling.”

Moreover, SCF has celebrated its denominational diversity

Additional dog obedience classes available to owners

Sharing Sunriver’s natural environment with our furry friends can be a special part of the Sunriver experience and lifestyle. At the same time, it has unique requirements for both dogs and their owners.

Following the success of the last two dog obedience classes, the Owner Enrichment Committee has arranged for another. Classes will be offered in Sunriver starting Thursday, Feb. 2 and run weekly for six weeks.

Professional trainer Jane Devlin will again lead the classes and has tailored a curriculum specifically for Sunriver pets and their owners with an eye toward enhancing the overall experience for all members of the community.

Registration is limited to eight dogs and owners per class, and to Sunriver owners and their pets only. Classes will be one hour long and cost $150 for six sessions.

Contact Devlin at 541-385-7691 to register. You can also email ownerenrichment@srowners.org for more information or to share your ideas and suggestions about dogs and Sunriver.

knowing that we are much stronger together than we would be apart. “As we open the doors of our new sanctuary, all are welcome,” said Rev. Canon Nancy Sargent Green, senior pastor.

Starting out as small Lutheran and Episcopal congregations worshiping separately in the Sunriver Nature Center in 1992, SCF has grown into an ecumenical congregation with members from different denominations under one roof. In 2021 the Fellowship managing board and congregation made the difficult decision to cease its partnership with Holy Trinity Catholic Church and move to a new worship location.

The main building of the Sunriver Fitness and Aquatics Center became available as a potential new home, and the deal was sealed on April 22, 2022. After a successful re-partitioning of the tax lots and survey, the purchase was completed, including a reciprocal parking agreement with the sellers. The Fellowship retained David Wilkerson of ORW Architecture to complete the design and prepare the construction documents to create a worship space on the ground floor. Plans were submitted for county building permit review, and construction began in midJuly 2022 in the capable hands of R&H Construction of Bend.

“It has been the hope of Sunriver Christian Fellowship for a long time to possess their ‘own’ home, to have a facility that would allow us to grow and develop a community gathering place without the restrictions of being renters.

The journey has not been easy, but at every bump in the road, our members have shown incredible resilience to weather any storm and demonstrated amazing generosity in funding our new home,” said Linda Smith, Managing Board president. “Our commitment to our community with time, talent and treasure is demonstrated in daily acts of service with the intent to improve the lives of those around us. Converting a former sport and fitness center into a community hub where all are welcomed with open hearts and warm hands

is a reflection of what Sunriver Christian Fellowship is all about.”

The future of SCF is bright and full of possibilities now that it has its own home. While the Fellowship is excited to share the space, it will still be another six months or so before the building is available. Now that the sanctuary is completed, the remainder of the space must undergo reconfiguring. The main focus will be on the Fellowship Hall on the upper floor with the addition of Andi’s Kitchen, in honor of Andi Northcote, and creating a larger gathering space. On the main floor, church offices and meeting spaces need to be partitioned and created, along with enhancing the gathering space in the center of the building. Once those spaces are ready, SCF is prepared to welcome the community with open arms and realize the full potential of the building in support of their mission.

Randy Heise, below, finalizes the setup of the new audio and video equipment which will broadcast Sunday services live on the web at sunriverchristianfellowship.org

Group Gatherings

JANUARY MEETINGS & GATHERINGS

SROA Committees

Contact the chair if you have questions about a committee or the projects they are currently working on

SROA

Board of Directors

Gerhard Beenen, president sroaboard@srowners.org

Covenants

Patty Smith covenants@srowners.org

Design

Curt Wolf, chair designinfo@srowners.org

Election

Patty Smith, chair election@srowners.org

Finance

Clark Pederson, chair finance@srowners.org

Nominating Holly Hendricks, chair nominating@srowners.org

Owner Enrichment

Mark Fisler, chair ownerenrichment@srowners.org

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.

Monday

Ladies Lunch and Bridge

11 a.m. Grille at Crosswater. Sign up: srmondaybridge@gmail.com

Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Pozzi building at the Sunriver Nature Center

Tuesday

Mountain Meadow Quilters 1 p.m. second Tuesday of the month at Community Bible Church Info: 302-378-8446

Partners Bridge

3 p.m., Crescent room at SHARC. $1, register/info: 541-556-6408

Wednesday

Sunriver Rotary

7:30 a.m., Hearth Room at the Sunriver Lodge www.sunriver-lapinerotary.org

Great Decisions

4-6 p.m. third Wednesday of the month, Crescent room at SHARC. Info: 503-292-0133

Sunriver Republicans 5:30 p.m. second Wednesday of the month. 20 Maury Mtn. Lane

Thursday

Duplicate Bridge

3 p.m., First, second, fourth & fifth Thursday, Crescent room at SHARC. $1, register/info: 541-556-6408

AREACHURCHSERVICES

Holy Trinity Catholic Mass: 9:30am Thurs.; 5:30pm Sat.; 8am Sun. 18143 Cottonwood Road 541-593-5990, 541-536-3571 www.holyredeemerparish.net Fr. Paul Antao, SDB

Community Bible Church at Sunriver

10am Sunday 57175 Theater Drive 541-593-8341 www.cbcsunriver.org

Pastor: Jeff Welch

Sunriver Christian Fellowship

10am Sunday 18139 Cottonwood Road. Episcopal & Lutheran traditions. 541-593-1183

www.sunriverchristianfellowship.org

Pastor: Nancy Green

The Door at Three Rivers

10am Sundays 86885 Enterprise Drive (Bus. Park) 541-550-3088 www.thedoor3r.org

Pastor: Brent Maxwell

Interested in joining a committee or participating in a future task force or special project?

Fly-Tying Corner: Goddard caddis

By Phil Fischer

The Goddard caddis is responsible for the largest fish I have taken on a Central Oregon Lake. One late afternoon I was chasing rising fish in an inlet to an unnamed lake. Callibaetis had been hatching all afternoon, but I knew I had no chance taking a fish on a callibaetis pattern. There were simply too many callibaetis on the water to have a glimmer of hope that a fish might discern my fake fly from the many natural insects on the surface of the lake. I decided to go contrarian, so I tied on a Goddard caddis pattern to try and catch the fish’s attention. I knew that this lake carried a sparse traveling sedge hatch, and my hope was the larger size of this fly, and the novelty of pattern, might attract a willing rainbow trout.

About 75 yards from me there was a nice fish rising periodically. I kicked toward this fish in my float tube hoping to get close enough to venture a cast. It was a dance that I had repeated numerous times that afternoon, only to be repeatedly

spurned by these large fussy trout. They knew the game much better than I, and each time I had gotten close, the fish would move just out of casting range.

But, finally, this fish rose again, a little closer this time. I had a 15-foot-long leader tapered down to 5X tippet; hopefully enough to hold one of these magnificent fish. He rose again, now about 50 feet from my tube. In one quick move, I spun my tube around and gave the cast my best shot. It was almost like having buck fever, and I knew the odds of defeat were better than the odds of success. But lo and behold, the cast was true, and the fly landed about ten feet past where the now fading ring of his last rise occurred. I pointed the rod straight up in the air to put a big belly in the line and gave the fly one long pull to skate it across the surface like a traveling sedge. Sure enough, a large snout quickly appeared and inhaled the fly and the fight was on. I played this fished ever so gently, knowing it had the upper hand on 5X tip-

pet. After a battle, the fish came sliding toward my tube on the surface, and to my horror, I realized my landing net was much too small. Luckily, the fish gave me a nice pass and I tailed it and with a lift, I placed

it on my outstretched legs for a quick picture. After reviving the fish for a good amount of time, I released this 27” wild rainbow back to the lake. What a rush! So now you know why I chose the Goddard caddis for this month’s article.

Tie a few of these and keep them handy in your own fly box. I promise, you won’t regret it. And who knows, that fish may now be beyond 30” and it has displayed a fondness for a well-placed traveling sedge. Your next cast might bring on your own case of buck fever.

Goddard Caddis Materials List

Hook: Daiichi 1180, size 10-14

Abdomen Thread: Ultra 210 Denier black thread

Body: Deer hair for spinning Secondary Thread: Veevus 14/0 brown

Antenna: Whiting 4B’s hen hackles

Hackle: Brown whiting rooster saddle

Tying instructions and steps are being published in video form, and can be found on the Sunriver Anglers web page at www.sunriveranglers. org/fly-tying-corner, on Facebook at www.face book.com/SunriverAnglers/, or at the following YouTube URL: https:// youtu.be/J_OjpalE9X0

If you have questions or would like additional information about the Goddard caddis pattern, please don’t hesitate to email me. Or, if you have suggestions on future patterns to feature in this column, I welcome your input. I can be reached at Philfischer@sbc global.net

Phil Fischer landed (in his lap) a large rainbow trout thanks to a Goddard caddis fly.

President’s message

2022 was a great year and is now part of the memory books. We look forward to 2023 and wish you a happy New Year. What is on your list for 2023?

Consider joining the Sunriver Women’s Club and discover the many ways to engage and connect with others. There are luncheons, happy hours, coffee meet & greet, book clubs, winter fun activities, many volunteer opportunities and other events. In addition to supporting each other, the SRWC supports our south Deschutes community through fundraising and providing grants to area nonprofits.

Reach out if you would like more information, president@ sunriverwomensclub.org

Cheers, –Debbie Baker, SRWC President

Philanthropy news

The SRWC accepts community grant applications until Feb. 15 and invites proposals, using the club’s online application at https://sunriverwomens club.org/grant-application. Qualified tax-exempt organizations or public schools serving residents of south Deschutes County (e.g. Sunriver, Three Rivers, La Pine) are welcome to apply. Applicants should read the purpose and priorities of the SRWC, as well as eligibility requirements and reporting considerations prior to applying. For more information on the SRWC Philanthropy

program, please contact Kathy Ketchum, Philanthropy Director at philanthropy@sunriver womensclub.org.

The SRWC philanthropy program awards grants to local nonprofit agencies with the goal of providing a strong network of services that will improve the lives of the most vulnerable citizens in our south Deschutes County community. Since its inception in 1999, the philanthropy program has awarded more than $840,000 to organizations serving south Deschutes County. Previous 2022 awardees are described on the SRWC website. Grant awards are made possible with fundraising events and the generous support of our members, community members and area businesses.

The SRWC grant process is overseen by a nine-member committee responsible for soliciting grant applications from nonprofits and schools, conducting a thorough evaluation process and making a recommendation to the SRWC Board of Directors. Committee members have diverse professional backgrounds combined with a history of philanthropic participation.

Membership news

With the new year comes change. What better way to start off the new year than by meeting new people, contributing to your community and having fun all at the same time. You can do that and more by joining the SRWC.

We provide our members

with a way to connect, volunteer for fundraising opportunities and to enjoy the many activities and events that occur throughout the year. We invite you to attend one of our monthly happy hours or coffee hours to meet other members and learn about the SRWC. Visit our website at www.sunriverwomensclub.org for dates and times. Any questions, contact membership@ sunriverwomensclub.org

Invite to January luncheon

Learn how to protect your pets from seasonal threats and issues at the January luncheon featuring guest speaker Wendy Merideth, DVM of the Sunriver Veterinary Clinic. Lunch will be served at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at The

Grille at Crosswater. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Visit www. sunriverwomensclub.org to register for the lunch.

Merideth will discuss pet hazards that occur each season such as: antifreeze poisoning, ice/snow injuries, mushroom ingestion and giardia, cheatgrass, corn cobs, candy and other dietary indiscretions.

Upcoming event

Art Meets Wine in the High Desert returns May 15-20 with some favorites returning for 2023: Artists’ Gallery Sunriver, La Paella Bend, Hot Lava Bakery and musician Wil Kinky. Visit ArtMeetsWine.org for more information and to follow along as we secure exceptional Oregon wines for you to taste in 2023.

Start your year with local art in Betty Gray Gallery

By Jim Fister

We wish you a happy and prosperous new year from the Betty Gray Gallery and Artists’ Gallery Sunriver.

The Betty Gray Gallery is showcasing the best of regional artists, with a flair for the unique. The two current shows at the gallery will run through early to mid-January, and new shows will focus on local artists that highlight their love of the area.

The lower Betty Gray Gallery is featuring the finalists of the 2022 Young Artists’ Challenge. The 11 winners range from 4th to 8th grade, and display talent well beyond their age. During judging, one judge commented that it can take decades to learn art, and sometimes the innate

artist is really within. Young talent is a way to reaffirm the joy of art in any artist or appreciator of art.

The upper gallery will finish its display of watercolors from three prominent Watercolor Society of Oregon artists. The three combine to provide a remarkable overview of technique and artistry. The show has recently been updated with some new material, so come see the changes.

Starting mid-January, the gallery will focus on local artists, with a showcase collection

of art that highlights the love of Central Oregon by its residents. The artists themselves come from far and wide, but call the area home now.

Whether it’s local art, young enthusiasm, or serene watercolors, the Betty Gray Gallery is always enjoyable. It’s a wonderful winter in Sunriver when the snow is falling and the drinks are cold, so enjoy the art of the area along with the artists in the gallery.

The Betty Gray Gallery is inside Sunriver Resort’s Lodge and open for daily viewing.

Anglers feature still water fishing

By Chris Powers

On Jan. 4, the Sunriver Anglers welcomes one of its own as the featured speaker for its monthly meeting at 4:30 p.m at SHARC.

Phil Fischer, fly tier extraordinaire, will lead the club on a tour of the still waters of Central Oregon. More commonly known as lakes or reservoirs, still waters range along the eastern slopes of the Cascades from the California border in the south to the Washington border to the north.

Fischer is an avid fly tier, fly fisherman, photographer and

author who lives in Sunriver and is very active in the Sunriver Anglers. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay area, Fischer has fly fished extensively throughout the western United States and numerous international destinations. He regularly demonstrates fly tying and fly patterns at several West Coast shows and often speaks at fly clubs in Oregon and Northern California.

Fischer will take the club on a journey throughout the lakes in this area and share his insights

Dry Canyon Village is an active adult, gated, 55+ community located in Redmond, Oregon. This is a 40-acre master-planned community consisting of 169 single level homes and a clubhouse. The spacious clubhouse will feature a tness center, yoga studio, locker rooms, pickle ball, bocce ball, and an indoor saline lap pool. The clubhouse will also boast two outdoor patios, an upstairs covered patio with scenic views of the Cascades Mountains and Smith Rock State Park. With several multipurpose gathering spaces, neighbors will be able to easily meet around the re pit and socialize. The community also has walking paths, paved multi-use paths with direct access to the Dry Canyon Park. Located just minutes from Downtown Redmond are restaurants, major retail stores, small shops, hospital, golf courses, other walking trails, biking trails, and parks.

We now have limited move in ready single-family homes available for personal residents or for rental income properties in our phase 1. We are taking reservations on our 38 cottages in phase 2 and the remaining single-family homes in phases 3 & 4. These are perfect homes for your new residence or investment properties. If you are interested in learning more, please visit drycanyonvillage.com and contact us at info@drycanyonvillage.com.

‘Chill Cozy Evening’ by Adalynn, an eighth grader

Sunriver-La Pine Rotary announces 2023 auction

By Alan Zalewski

The Sunriver-La Pine Rotary Club, whose motto is “Service Above Self,” will be holding its annual fundraising dinner auction on May 21 at the Great Hall.

Co-chairs Kaylyn Bautista and Alan Zalewski promise that you will have a marvelous time while benefitting the 17 charities that our Rotary supports. This year we will have a Hawaiian Islands theme, and everyone is invited to wear their colorful Hawaiian shirts and dresses. This is a great time to get your friends together, enjoy a delicious dinner, and contribute to some very worthwhile causes.

Plans are underway to offer you some amazing adventures on our live auction. For example, one lucky couple will

have the use for a week of a private casita in North Scottsdale/Cave Creek, Arizona with a bedroom, full bath and kitchenette. Leave the snow behind and come anytime in the winter through spring 2024. You will be greeted by your hosts with champagne, a welcome barbecue dinner and use of a spa and heated pool.

Once in Arizona, what to do, what to do? You have so many choices. Do you like cars? Why not take in the fabulous BarrettJackson Auto Auction? Literally thousands of every type of classic, exotic, muscle, sports, and one-of-a-kind vehicles to see.

Baseball your thing? Fifteen Major League Baseball teams have spring training in the Phoenix area, including the Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, Oak-

land A’s, and San Francisco Giants. Wait, you prefer golf? With 100-plus courses (with quite a few within 10 minutes of your casita), you can play to your heart’s content. Or take in the excitement of the Phoenix Open and pick up some tips from the pros. Regardless of what you choose, do consider a hot air balloon ride, too. You’re a stone’s throw from Cave Creek, so sit outside in the evening at Janey’s on old couches with a beverage in hand listening to local bands. And check out the Buffalo Chip, where you can dine and watch a rodeo. Your hosts can point you to all sorts of shopping and fun.

And, just so you know, here are the average temperatures in the Phoenix area: November 77, December 67, January 69, February 72, March 80 and April 87.

See you at the Great Hall on May 21. Aloha!

Keg Pull coming in February

The Sunriver Brewing Company K9 Keg Pull is the premier winter event in The Village at Sunriver. Come out on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 12 p.m. to run your dog or enjoy the show.

The entry fee to participate is $20 per dog, with all proceeds benefitting the Ronald McDonald House of Oregon and southwest Washington.

Dogs are placed into categories based on their weight and pull an appropriately-sized, empty beer can, growler or keg. Spectate for free, and don’t

Dogs of all sizes can participate in the keg pull.

forget to bring a dog food donation for the Humane Society of Central Oregon. More information can be found at www. villageatsunriver.com

on these waters, including the best times to visit, specific locations, major hatch periods and the most successful tactics for fly fishing these waters. He will use his photography to explore Hosmer, East and Davis lakes as well as Wickiup and Crane Prairie reservoirs.

Interested readers should visit Fischer’s YouTube page at YouTube.com/@Philfischer to learn more about tying his callibaetis life cycle fly patterns for still water use or visit his online store, “Phil’s Custom Trout Flies” at www.philscustomflies.com to help solve fly fishing puzzles if you’re struggling to catch fish.

In 2023, the Sunriver Anglers return to SHARC for their monthly meetings with a new schedule. Our meetings will occur on the first Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. People interested in joining the Sunriver Anglers should visit our website, www. SunriverAnglers.org or contact us on Facebook at www.facebook. com/SunriverAnglers

Phil Fischer

Love of music continues with Sunriver Music Festival’s Valentine’s Day concert

2023 continues the tradition of Sunriver Music Festival’s crowd-pleasing Valentine’s Dinner & Dance Concert. Sponsored by Sunriver Resort and featuring the Pacific Northwest’s premier swing dance band, Blue Skies Big Band, the event is Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Sunriver Resort’s historic Great Hall. This event usually sells out, so get your tickets now at sunrivermusic.org or call 541593-1084.

Blue Skies is a 17-piece big band based in Eugene and is keeping alive the great tradition of big band swing music of the 1920s to the 1940s. The tight vocal harmonies of the Jewel Tones front the band with a

sound reflecting the great trios of the ’30s and ’40s, from the Boswell Sisters to the Andrew Sisters. This annual Valentine’s Day event is an opportunity for a fun night out in the iconic Great Hall. Kick up your heels on the dance floor or tap your toe from the comfort of your table. Your ticket includes hosted happy hour, multi-course dinner, and the full concert.

Also, mark your calendars for an all-new Piano Showcase at the Tower Theatre on April 1. This annual event celebrates the virtuosity and versatility of piano, featuring acclaimed pianist Sean Chen. For complete program and ticket information, visit sunrivermusic.org.

Annual summer festival continues to thrive

Plan for a great couple weeks in August in Sunriver and Bend with artistic director and conductor Brett Mitchell, professional orchestra musicians from around the country, and world-class featured soloists.

Member tickets go on sale in April. Watch sunrivermusic.org for sneak peeks as the details come together and start or renew your membership now to get in on early ticket sales and special events! “Maestro Mitchell is crafting excellent classical and pops programs that I’m excited to share with our community,” states Executive Director Meagan Iverson. “His

Rotary awards grants to local nonprofit organizations

By Lee Haroun

The Sunriver-La Pine Rotary Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded 14 grants to local organizations that serve south Deschutes County. Contributing to organizations that provide services to help youth, seniors and families fulfills the club’s core mission of “service above self.”

The funds for these grants are raised at its annual fundraiser which will take place in May 2023. Plans are already underway to make this year’s event fun and festive.

After reviewing the fall grant applications, the club is contributing a total of $28,450 divided among the following organizations:

1. Assistance League of BendOperation School Bell: Provide clothing for children, grades K-12, through supervised shopping at a local retailer. Included are purchases of winter wear, shirts, socks, underwear and shoes to improve students’ self-esteem and confidence. In south Deschutes Country, 500

students are served.

2. Big Brothers – Big Sisters of Central Oregon: Provide community-based mentoring for at-risk children. Organization’s costs include recruiting, screening, and supporting mentors and providing case management, support for families, coaching, crisis management, and enrichment activities.

3. Habitat for Humanity –Critical Home Repair Program: Make needed health and safety repairs to plumbing, electrical, wells and septic systems and installations such as wheelchair ramps, stability bars and weatherization features. Those served are primarily seniors, veterans and people with disabilities. Habitat volunteers made 100 repairs in 2022.

4. Care and Share Community Outreach: Supply monthly boxes of healthy, nutritious food to the less fortunate. Also included are essential hygienic supplies such as soap and shampoo.

5. La Pine Community Kitchen: Purchase food items

not currently being donated in sufficient quantities. The kitchen also maintains a food pantry and clothes closet for those in need.

6. La Pine Senior Activity Center – Feed a Senior Program: Prepare and serve discounted meals three days a week. Each year 7,200 seniors are served.

7. MountainStar Family Relief Nursery – La Pine Outreach Program: Provide diapers, wipes, potty training supplies, baby formula, and gas, grocery

Blue Skies Big Band will perform in February. creative expertise was evident on stage last year – his debut season – and we expect it to be even better this year!”

Sunriver Music Festival is committed to expanding the

and phone cards for vulnerable families.

8. Rosland Elementary School: Purchase the Really Great Reading Phonics BOOST program for students who need extra help improving their reading and spelling. More than 150 students will benefit from this program over the next seven years.

9. SMART Reading: Buy 330 books for 147 kindergarteners and the more than 40 volunteers who read with the children each week. Each child chooses 14 books to keep.

10. Sunriver Stars Community Theater – Children’s Drama Camp: Offer a free, intensive one-week summer camp to K–8 graders, providing lessons in singing, acting and teamwork. Helps children grow in confidence and the development of moral character.

11. Sunriver Music Festival – Music Education Programs: Support four music education programs at Three Rivers School and La Pine Middle and High schools. Programs include drums and percussion for 4th and 5th graders, workshop by Aaron Meyer for all students, new print music arrangements

Notice to owners who hire snow removal contractors

If

• All removed snow must remain on your property.

• Take special care to make sure snow is not dumped near or around fire hydrants.

• Snow from your property should not be plowed or blown onto neighbors’ driveway or property.

• Snow from your property should not be plowed or blown onto commons, including islands in the cul-de-sacs.

• Your snow should not be pushed into the street for other motorists to navigate through.

• Do-it-yourselfers are also requested to keep snow on their own property

For a list of snow removal contractors who have registered with the SROA, go to www.sunriverowners.org/departments/public-works/snowplowing

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audience for classical music by nurturing the next generation of artistic talent and by presenting a world-class musical experience for Central Oregon residents and visitors.

and band instrument repairs.

12. Three Rivers School –Battle of the Books: Purchase books for teams of students to compete in the Oregon Battle of the Books event in 2023. Sixty to 80 students participate in the program and receive books of their choice from the next year’s reading lists.

13. Three Rivers School Drama Department: Cover the production expenses for two or three performances at the school to which families are invited. Includes costumes, show rights, and transportation to the Tower Theater, along with a field trip to Ashland for the middle schoolers.

14. Wonderland Express: Community-wide holiday event for vulnerable children and their families who are chosen by Family Access Network advocates. No physical event this year, but a $250 gift card is provided for families of two. Larger families receive $25 for each additional family member.

Our sincere thanks to everyone who supports the Rotary Club, either through their membership or attendance at the annual fundraiser and other donations.

The Sunriver-La Pine Rotary Foundation accepts grant applications quarterly. The next application submission deadlines are Jan. 31, April 30 and Oct. 31. Forms are available online at www.Sunriver-LaPine Rotary.org

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Rosland Elementary teacher Jaynie Thorp, right, receives a donation check from Rotary member Bea Hatler.

The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting on Dec. 15, 2022. Board members present: Jim Fister, Bill Hepburn, John Ralston, Robert Foster, Gerhard Beenen, Tony De Alicante and John Shoemaker.

SSD staff present: Chief Mike Womer, Chief Tim Moor, Lt. Stephen Lopez, administrator Mindy Holliday.

Public input -None

Consent Agenda

–Approved Nov. 16, 2022 SSD board work session meeting minutes.

–Approved Nov. 17, 2022 SSD regular board meeting minutes.

–Approved Dec. 1, 2022 SSD special board meeting minutes.

–Approved SROA monthly invoice in the amount of $18,842.39.

–Approved 2023 Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Voluntary Employee’s Beneficiary Association deposits in the amount of $63,600. This is a health/medical savings account.

Sunriver Service District board monthly meeting summary

safety

Old business

–Public Safety Building update: Design meetings continue with the architects and engineers to have a completed design package to set cost estimates for construction. A neighborhood meeting is scheduled for Jan. 12, 5 p.m. at the fire station to unveil the updated conceptual design plans. Kirby Nagelhout Construction Co. was awarded the contract to build the facility.

–Approved numerous building funding invoices in the amount of $50,875.05.

–Reviewed the monthly building project status memo to be sent to the Deschutes County Commissioners.

New business

–Approved Sunriver Fire Department memorandum of understanding for vacation and acting-in-capacity (AIC) incentives. A 5% step increase has been added to those filling an AIC position above their regular position (e.g., an engineer filling in as captain).

–Approved a not-to-exceed $50,000 to purchase “off cycle” items requested by the Sunriver Police Department, which

SSD Financial

included a drone, ballistic helmets, ceramic body armor and a patrol rifle for each officer. There was also discussion on the upcoming need to purchase two new department vehicles.

–Discussed budget calendar, instructions and board direction to SSD departments.

–Discussed proposed changes to the SSD employee handbook related to language changes to ensure consistency between both fire and police, include the new VEBA and Oregon Paid Leave. The board will review the materials and provide any feedback.

–Reminder of SDAO annual conference coming to Sunriver in February and encouraging interested SSD board members to attend.

–Discussed agenda items for joint meeting with the Deschutes County Commissioners scheduled for Dec. 20

at the lodge.

–Approved the November 2022 unaudited SSD financials.

Chief reports Fire

–In November, there were 7 fire responses 30 EMS calls, which included 6 motor vehicle crashes, 4 mutual aid responses and 5 fire alarms.

–Continue to participate in meetings related to the Public Safety Building.

–Participated in the SROA Covenants Committee meetings regarding firewood rule changes. “Our key concerns were reducing the amount of wood and to prevent wood from being stacked all over the place and getting in the way of emergency ingress/egress access to a home,” said Chief Moor.

–Continue recruiting process for firefighter/paramedics. Two candidates are undergoing background checks.

–The department participated in the annual holiday food drive.

–Trainings included ice rescue and blue card (and incident

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management program). Also held EMS quality assurance and call review with a physician advisor.

Police

–In November, the Sunriver Police Department received 558 calls for service, 41 of which were emergencies. Officers conducted 106 traffic stops, provided 79 community-policing responses, there were 151 security checks, 2 animal and 2 noise complaints.

–Three candidates have been interviewed for an open position with two moving forward for additional interview.

–Working on proposals for additional equipment needs such as a drone, ballistic helmets, body armor, rifles and patrol cars.

Safety tips to welcome in the new year

By Jim Bennett

A new year, new experiences, new challenges and another exciting year to work with our wonderful community.

First up, don’t forget to take down those dry Christmas and holiday trees. As they continue to dry out the fire risk continues to increase.

At the time of this writing (mid-December) we had been treated to some fairly significant snow to start the season off and the hope is that it just keeps coming but, hopefully, not all at once.

For those that live here, you are keenly aware that the last few years have been dry, and our reservoirs have been very low by the end of the summer season. Our annual snowfall is important to not only keep those reservoirs full throughout the hot summer but to keep our forests healthy.

Ample snow and rainfall during the winter months can have a direct impact on our wildfire season so fingers crossed that our forests have a snowy rest of the winter and can store up plenty of moisture in the soil and aquifers.

Although significant snowfall is exactly what we need there are a few complications that can come from it.

Significant snow left in the driveway and walkway to your home can slow down response if there is an emergency at home. Keep the snow depth to a minimum so that if we need to, we can get to you or your home fast. It is not just about us getting to you, but also your ability to escape if there was a disaster at your home or a need to evacuate the neighborhood. It is never easy traipsing through a couple feet of snow, especially in the cold of night.

Blowing snow can also obstruct house numbers, so please make sure your home number is clearly visible, which again helps us help you.

While it might seem like everything is frozen, our fire hydrants aren’t and in the event of fire on your street we will need to access those hydrants quickly so that water can begin flowing and allow our firefighters to extinguish the fire. Your assistance in keeping an eye on the hydrant located at or near your property and clearing the snow from around it will help immensely in an emergency. We appreciate your assistance.

Going back to the importance of a cleared driveway and walkway brings to mind the importance of a planned evacuation if you had to leave your home in an emergency.

Residential structural fires can

occur at any time during the year, but certainly with many of winter’s happenings, creature comforts and necessity to stay warm, there can be an increased chance of fire in the home. From that holiday tree and fireplace use to candles and heaters, there is a potential for fire.

If a fire were to occur, would you and all household family members be able to escape? A practiced plan can save lives; knowing what to do and where to go.

Identify two exit points from every room in the house. If it is a second story exit, such as a window, plan ahead by having a collapsible ladder at the ready.

Imagine, too, that in a fire incident your vision could be limited by smoke and the power might be out, so any path to safety path may be dark. Smoke is caustic and may incapacitate you. To reduce inhalation of smoke, instruct all family members that when in a smokey evacuation situation to stay as close to the floor as possible as you crawl out of the house.

Before opening any door be sure to check for signs of fire on the other side as an open door

could allow oxygen to rush into the smoldering fire causing it to instantly reignite. Do not touch metal door handles which may be hot due to fire on the other side. Instead, use the back of your hand to feel around on the door to sense if there is significant heat behind it. If there is a likelihood of fire on the other side, use a different point of evacuation.

While you may know your home well, it can look a lot different crawling along the floor of a dark, smoke-filled room. Conduct a blindfolded practice drill from your room to the outside, can you find the way out?

Outside, have a predetermined family gathering point where everyone from the house can reunite and verify that everyone is out. The gathering point should be far enough from the house that fire or explosion will not put anyone in jeopardy.

Stay safe this January and be prepared for winter driving conditions every time you leave home.

–Jim Bennett is the public information officer for the Sunriver Fire Department.

SUNRIVER POLICE LOG

Selected log entries collected by the Scene

BAC = Blood Alcohol Content

DCJ = Deschutes County Jail

DCSO = Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office

DUII = Driving Under Influence of Intoxicants

DWS = Driving While Suspended

FTA = Failure to Appear

GOA = Gone On Arrival

MIP = Minor In Possession

MVA = Motor Vehicle Accident

OSP = Oregon State Police

RP = Reporting Person

R&Rs = Rules & Regulations

SCMC = St. Charles Medical Center

SPD = Sunriver Police Department

SFST = Standardized Field Sobriety Test

UTL = Unable To Locate

11-1 O cer responded to an injury MVA at milepost 154 northbound Highway 97.

11-1 Tra c complaint at the Fort Rock Park. Upon arrival, o cer contacted ve subjects in the north parking lot. Two of the subjects admitted to driving their vehicles in the grassy area of the park. They were cited in lieu of custody for criminal mischief and careless driving.

11-4 Sunriver o cer assisted DCSO with an active shooter call in La Pine. There were no injuries, and the suspect was later taken into custody.

11-6 Responded to an injury crash near the intersection of Beaver Drive and Juniper Lane. A single vehicle had crashed into a tree during a snowstorm. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

11-8 Subject reported losing her wedding ring somewhere in Sunriver on Oct. 27.

11-11 Reported dispute occurred at a Muskrat Lane address. Subsequent to o cer investigation, a male was taken into custody for assault 4 and harassment.

11-11 Conducted a tra c stop on Beaver Drive due to improper display of registration stickers on the vehicle. The driver was taken into custody and lodged at the DCAJ for DUII.

11-12 Sunriver o cers responded with Sunriver Engine 251 to the report of a structure re on Pro Sta Lane. A resident reported seeing a ickering light in the house. It was determined there was no re in the home and the owner was contacted.

11-14 Learned the reporting party had driven while under the in uence of alcohol. O cer arrested the driver.

11-14 Performed a tra c stop on Ponderosa Road for a vehicle with expired registration. The driver had two arrest warrants, and misdemeanor revoked driving privileges in Oregon. The driver was arrested and lodged at the DCAJ for the warrants and for criminally driving while revoked/suspended.

Help firefighters by keeping hydrants clear of snow.

Sunriver Stars Community Theater prepares for full season ahead

By Janet Grant

Sunriver Stars Community Theater (SSCT) is looking for new members to share in the planning and excitement of putting on small town, quality stage productions. The 2023 season will feature four shows as well as the annual STARS Kids Drama Camp.

“Our current board members share a passion for SSCT,” said founder and artistic director, Victoria Kristy. “It includes those of us in our 80s, 70s, 60s who have been active for the group’s first 10 years. These amazing visionaries have kept the Stars current for the past 10 years. We recognize, however, the need for recruiting new members who share our vision to continue growth in the years to come.”

The theater group is seeking creative and business-minded young adults, especially those with organizational skills. Oth-

er areas of assistance include artists, builders, seamstresses, accounting, marketing, choreographers, vocal coaches and of course, musicians, actors and directors.

The Stars season will kick off in March with Phil Olson’s “A Nice Family Gathering,” a story about a man who loved his wife so much, he almost

told her. The story takes place on Thanksgiving with the first family gathering at the Lundeen household since dad died. Dad comes back as a ghost with a mission; to tell his wife of 35 years he loved her, something he neglected to do while he was alive. The problem is, only one son can see and hear dad, and mom decided to invite a date

for dinner.

The season will continue in June with the broadcast show, “Radio Star’s Old Time Mystery Theater,” directed by Susan Evans Inman, and STARS Kid Drama Camp. In July, Kristy will present a psychological thriller, “Trap for a Lonely Man.” The season will conclude in November with an all-ages production of “Anne of Green Gables,” directed by Michele Hans.

SSCT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer organization. To donate, participate, or for show dates and details, please visit www.sunriverstars.org or follow SSCT on Facebook.

–The department received a $5,000 grant to help offset the cost of purchasing drone equipment.

–Officers attended taser training and Chief Womer attended an executive training conference.

–Community outreach included the monthly Coffee with a Cop (next one scheduled for Jan. 4 at Brewed Awakenings), the Resort’s Grand Illumination and handed out candy canes to Three Rivers students.

Administration

–Worked with team to send out a request for proposal to hire a general contractor for the Public Safety Building.

–Reviewed Sunriver Rules & Regulations to ensure compliance from the district for the scheduled Neighborhood Meeting regarding the Public Safety Building with a notification to all owners within 500 feet of the project.

–A Budget Committee meeting is scheduled for Jan. 1 to start the 2023/24 SSD budget process.

–Continue to learn more and gather information related to the Paid Leave Oregon program.

–Moving all board member emails to Microsoft 365 platform at the start of the year.

Other business

–The next regular meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 19, 3 p.m.

The meeting adjourned at 5:11 p.m.

Approved meeting minutes are posted, as available, to www. sunriversd.org.

By

Kristine omas

Happy 2023!

The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce greatly appreciates its members who make it possible to fulfill its mission to “promote and enhance the economic vitality of the Sunriver community.”

Plans have begun for the new year. Keep informed about the chamber’s news and activities by subscribing to its email newsletters sent on Monday and Wednesday. You can subscribe by sending an email to exec@ sunriverchamber.com. You can also follow the chamber on Facebook or Instagram.

Here are some ways you can get involved with the chamber this year:

• Share news about your events, business, employees and more in the chamber’s email newsletters by sending the information to exec@sunriver chamber.com.

• Host a chamber event including Sunriver Social Hours on the last Wednesday of the month.

• Attend chamber events including the joint breakfast in February.

• Become a member.

Welcome new members: Postal Connections, Big Belly Burgers & Brew Rich and Megan Parker are the owners of Big Belly Burgers & Brew and Postal Connections of Sunriver, both businesses are in the Sunriver Business Park. They invite you to learn

about the services provided by Postal Connections including retail packaging, shipping, mail receiving and eBay customer-sales support.

“Whether people are looking for pack and ship services, scanning, copying, printing or other various needs, Postal Connections will be a convenient one-stop shop for the Sunriver community,” Rich said.

The new service center is at 56880 Venture Lane, Suite 104 in the Sunriver Plaza across the street from the Sunriver Library.

The Parkers are excited to bring their valuable work experience and knowledge to the service center. Megan previously managed another shipping and receiving store for 15 years.

Sunriver’s Postal Connections service center offers printing, passport photos, fax sending and receiving, lamination and binding, shredding services and virtual mailbox service with email notification and forwarding when mail arrives. Customers, located anywhere, can decide if mail should be held, opened and scanned to send them or discarded.

For more information, call 458-836-7404, email postal sunriver@postalconnections. com, visit www.postalsunriver. com or stop by.

Big Belly Burgers & Brew is a great place to stop for a classic cheeseburger and fries or house smoked tri-tip dip. They offer selection of burgers, sandwiches and more, including daily specials. The restaurant is open

daily 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Sunriver Business Park.

Peaceful Pet Supplements

Matt and Heather Sainsbury are the owners of Peaceful Pet Supplements in Sunriver. They created Peaceful Pet hemp oil in 2020 for their dog, Kali, after she was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.

After years of using other CBD pet oils, they wanted to create a product for their dog that was pure and more potent. After a great deal of research and countless hours perfecting their blends, they decided to share them with the world so that other pets could benefit like their dog did. They found the most important thing about taking hemp oil is being consistent, so keeping the price affordable is important to them.

The Sainsburys hand-blend and package each bottle with love and great care for your pet.

What makes their products different is they use simple ingredients – a high grade, pure MCT oil and the best quality, locally grown, THC-free hemp isolates. They source CBD, CBG, CBN isolates from hemp that is locally grown by certified Oregon hemp farmers.

They offer three unique, restorative blends:

• Balance: Daytime blend for health and harmony

• Relax: Calming blend to aid in sleep and soothe anxiety

• Serenity: Potent blend for additional pain relief and support

You can purchase their prod-

ucts at Muddy Hut Pet Store in the Sunriver Business Park.

For more information, email info@peacefulpetsupplements. com, call 541-593-5935 or visit www.peacefulpetsupplements. com.

Triune

Moon LLC

The owner of Triune Moon LLC in La Pine, Terry Lynn Pellegrini works to create and nurture connections between mind, body and spirit with more than 25 years of expertise including 15 years as a Reiki Master.

Pellegrini offers Reiki, chakra balancing, energy work, Tarot and psychic readings, classes, workshops and events. She also has a growing metaphysical supply section stocked with books, herbs, crystals and more.

“You can expect a positive and healing experience, leaving you feeling relaxed, refreshed and rejuvenated at Triune Moon,” said Pellegrini.

To book a session, please call 209-988-8531 or email triunemoon@yahoo.com. You can book through Google, Instagram or Facebook at Triune Moon. Triune Moon is located at 51636 Huntington Road, Suite 2 in La Pine (across from the Post Office).

–Kristine Thomas is the executive director of the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce and highlights the chamber’s membership. For information on becoming a chamber member, call 541-593-8149 or email exec@ sunriverchamber.com

Keep off! Winter golf course etiquette

Sunriver Resort management is asking Sunriver visitors and owners to be respectful during winter usage of the Woodlands and Meadows golf courses.

Building snow forts, snowmen, sledding and cross country skiing in the winter months has caused significant damage to the fairways and greens the past few years. This occurs despite the greens being clearly cordoned off with stakes and rope to keep people out.

Snow forts, igloos and snowmen have to be removed by staff to avoid damage to the course. While the snow itself acts as insulator, when that snow is compacted it turns to ice which, in turn, doesn’t melt quickly and smothers the grass, ultimately killing it. Snowmen and fort building should be conducted off the course in the area between homes and the fairways. Cross country skiers are also asked to use the cart paths only – not the fairways.

There has also been a growing problem with people not cleaning up after their dogs and leaving poop bags on the paths or around the restroom buildings.

Common courtesy and respect goes a long way by simply staying off the fairways and greens and properly disposing of dog waste in a trash receptacle.

While it can be tempting to think of the pandemic as something that occurred in the past, the reality is that COVID-19 continues to be a significant burden in the United States. As of November 2022, there are more than 39,000 new cases, more than 3,000 hospitalizations and about 350 deaths attributable to COVID-19 each day.

“We’re not out of the woods yet,” says Albert A. Rizzo, M.D., chief medical officer for the American Lung Association. “That’s why it’s so important for those at high risk to understand when to test for the disease and to learn more about available treatment options.”

In response to the evolving science, the American Lung Association, with support from Pfizer, aims to encourage older adults, people living with chronic lung disease and other high-risk individuals to speak

with their healthcare provider about their treatment options if they test positive for COVID-19.

Testing

Cold and flu season is upon

us, and we will continue to see increased cases of infectious respiratory diseases, including flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19. If you experience symptoms that could be COVID-19, get tested right away. Keep in mind that many infectious respiratory illnesses have similar symptoms, so during flu season, it’s especially important to get tested to find out which virus you have and which treatment is right for you.

If you’re exposed to COVID-19 but don’t experience symptoms, you should also test at least five days after the exposure, with day 0 being the day of contact. You may also consider getting tested prior to visiting someone at high risk for severe COVID-19 illness.

If you test positive for COVID-19 and are high risk, speak with your healthcare provider right away about available treatment options.

Treatment

Treatment may help prevent severe illness and reduce the risk of hospitalization. Depending on your situation, your healthcare provider may prescribe one of the following:

• Oral antiviral medications,

which may reduce the spread of COVID-19 throughout the body by stopping the virus from making copies of itself. This medication should be taken as soon as possible after diagnosis and within five days of symptom onset.

• Monoclonal antibody treatment, an IV infusion antiviral medication, can help your immune system fight off the virus by blocking and limiting the amount of virus within the body. This medication should be given as soon as possible, and within seven days of when you started feeling ill.

After treatment, be sure to monitor your condition and report any lingering or worsening symptoms to your healthcare provider. If you begin having difficulty breathing or any other symptom indicating severe illness, seek urgent care.

For more information about COVID-19 testing and treatment, visit Lung.org/treating-COVID.

“While effective treatments can help prevent severe illness after infection, vaccination is still the best protection against COVID-19,” says Dr. Rizzo. “Keep your vaccinations up to date. Check with your healthcare provider to see if you’re eligible for an updated booster.”

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By Deon Stonehouse

Happy New Year! May 2023 be a year filled with peace, wellbeing and happiness. Our Book Clubs vote on their favorites of the year and each January we release the winners in our newsletter. You can view 2022’s favorites on our website, www. sunriverbooks.com, or stop by Sunriver Books for a copy.

January begins a new year, with new hopes and beginnings, the days start to lengthen giving more time to be outside in the sun. The evenings are still long and cold. The best place to be is in a snug chair, preferably with a cat on your lap and a dog by your side, reading a book. Then get together with a Book Club for a rousing discussion. It is fun to hear how others have responded to a book and to hear other viewpoints.

If you would like to attend a discussion, email me at sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks.com. We have Book Club discussions in person at Sunriver Books and via Zoom. Book Clubs meet on Monday, via Zoom at 6 p.m. and in person at 4:30 p.m. The in-person clubs are meeting at a new time. With winter evenings being icy and cold after dark, club members felt an earlier meeting time would be preferable.

• Jan. 9 via Zoom and Jan.16 in person the Mystery Book Club discusses “Moonflower Murders” by Anthony Horowitz. “Magpie Murders” was absolutely brilliant! “Moonflower Murders” is the second in this clever series and does not disappoint.

Susan Ryeland is living the good life, albeit without much free time and little recompense. But what is there to complain about? She is on Crete surrounded by luminous green-blue waters and a handsome Greek named Andreas. Of course, working round the clock at their small hotel is not so much fun. She misses her London life in publishing.

A well-to-do couple approach her about their missing daughter, explaining that there might be clues in one of Alan Conway’s Atticus Pund mysteries, a series she edited. They are

willing to pay major dollars for Susan to return to England, reread the book, and help in the search for the missing woman.

Susan thought she was finished with Alan Conway – after all the man is dead – but she is easily persuaded to return to London and dig into the mystery. Perhaps she should have reflected on how much trouble and chaos anything related to Conway could involve. But never mind, it is to our benefit that she took the case, thus giving the reader another great book to enjoy • Jan. 19 via Zoom and Jan. 30 in person the Fiction Book Club discusses “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus. Comedy and chemistry mix and the sparks fly for a spirited romp of a novel, pure fun to read. In the 1960s it was rare for a woman to be a successful chemist, the men firmly held the reins of power and didn’t plan on relinquishing anytime soon.

Elizabeth Zott’s attempt at a successful career is stymied early, before she even achieves the doctorate degree necessary to be taken seriously in the field.

She never planned on children, but in 1961 that is where she finds herself, a single mother putting notes in her little girl’s lunch. Although these are not necessarily the regular sort of mommy notes. Such as “Play sports at recess but do not automatically let the boys win.”

Then again, she hadn’t planned on falling in love either. Calvin Evans is every bit as eccentric as Elizabeth, a brilliant scientist with an international reputation. Until he meets Elizabeth, his twin passions were science and rowing. He didn’t think he would ever meet a woman with the same passion for chemistry, Elizabeth was a shock to his system. They both worked at Hastings Research Institute.

Calvin the star of the establishment, while Elizabeth, the woman is given zippo respect.

Life can be topsy turvy, taking unexpected turns both good and bad. Thus, she finds herself alone with her child and an extremely intelligent dog she has

taught quite an extensive vocabulary (the dog is major cool). Trying to make ends meet is difficult, she is not paid well or even nearly equal to the men at Hastings and is given no recognition for her work. Her whole life has been focused on being a scientist. However, needs must be met. So, when the opportunity arises, she takes the job of a TV personality – a celebrity chef. Elizabeth justifies her new job by the rational that cooking is chemistry. She eschews any of the usual TV frippery, giving serious presentations on preparing healthy meals while causing the TV execs, who believe all that frippery essential, heartburn. The show, to the surprise of the aforementioned execs, is a success.

Can a woman whose heart and soul are involved with serious science find happiness as a TV celebrity? I don’t know, but the book sure takes the reader on a wild ride discovering how things will sort out for Elizabeth Zott. What a great character and entertaining novel.

Sunriver Books & Music is in building 25 in The Village at Sunriver. Call 541-593-2525 or visit www.sunriverbooks.com for more information.

11-17 Responded to an injury MVA on the southbound exit to Cottonwood Road from Highway 97.

11-19 Report of an attempted break-in of a vehicle in the parking lot near Sunriver Brewery. The car’s alarm went o and the owner reported damage that could have been from something prying upward under the tailgate. Entry was not made into the vehicle. Two males associated with a large tan SUV were seen acting suspiciously in the parking lot about an hour prior.

11-19 RP reported seeing an adult male with three boys at Cardinal Landing. One of the boys had a pellet gun and was shooting at ducks. Incident may have occurred at the pond behind the Nature Center. Both areas were checked, UTL.

11-22 Subject called to report a tree service moved a survey marker on his property. RP did not want to press charges.

11-25 Dispatched to a dispute at Goody’s in the Village. Subsequent to o cer investigation, the male subject was taken into custody for theft 1 and domestic harassment.

11-26 Observed a vehicle fail to obey a tra c control device and drive within its lane multiple times. O cer stopped the vehicle at Circle 10 and Cottonwood Road. The driver was taken into custody and lodged at the DCAJ for DUII and issued a citation for the observed tra c violations.

11-27 Visitor reported damage to the rear of his pickup which occurred sometime between Nov. 26 and Nov. 27 while it was parked at the Sunriver Resort’s electric charging station or in the Sage Springs parking lot. No note was left and there is no suspect information at this time.

11-29 An employee of Sunriver Public Works turned in a found leaf blower which will be stored at Sunriver PD as found property.

11-29 Subject stated she received a call from an adult male claiming to be David Johnson from Publisher’s Clearing House. He told subject that approximately ve people will be coming to her house and to not be alarmed. He recited her address and made a comment that they would y into the Sunriver Airport. Subject did not give them any information and is not at a loss nancially. There is no crime at this time, but o cer requested extra patrol at her residence.

By Tim Loewen

The Sunriver Community Christmas Sharing Program would like to thank all of you who shared your time, money, expertise, service, and love this Christmas season. Together we were able to help many of our neighbors enjoy a little better holiday season. Deserving seniors, adults, and children received groceries, a holiday ham or turkey, and donated services as a community gift. Additionally, children received age appropriate gifts to open at Christmas.

Efforts like this take a lot of donated time. Planning starts in October when local volunteers representing various church, business, and interest groups meet to divide up the tasks involved in this project. Applications for deserving families are made available and distributed. Businesses are contacted for participation. Grocery bags are handed out throughout the community for interested community members to buy and donate groceries. Christmas gifts for children are selected and purchased. The week of the gift distribution is filled with volunteers picking up groceries and gifts and bringing them to a local church where gifts are wrapped, food is sorted as to

family size, and finally distributed to worthy families.

On Saturday, Dec. 17 all of the community efforts came to fruition when more than 300 bags of groceries were distributed to more than 170 individuals in our local 97707 Zip code neighbors, of which 25 were seniors. Gifts were distributed to 63 children.

The Sunriver Community Christmas Sharing Program would like to sincerely thank the more than 70 volunteers that attended planning meetings, filled work shifts, made calls and delivered Christmas baskets to families.

A special thanks to those groups and businesses who contributed food, services, gifts, space, and personnel.

• Three Rivers School

• Family Access Network

• Sunriver Fire Department

• Sunriver Owners Association

• The Sunriver Scene

• Sunriver Country Store and Sunriver Marketplace

• The Door at Three Rivers Church

• Sunriver Christian Fellowship

• Sunriver Community Bible Church

• Hot Lava Bakery

• Sunriver Library

• The Village at Sunriver -

Alpine Entertainment

• Sunriver Care and Share Program

• Sunriver Post Office

• First Interstate BankSunriver

• Mudpuddles Toys and Books - Sherwood, Oregon

• All of the volunteers and

contributors from our community

Remember that hunger is a year-round need. We are fortunate in Sunriver/Three Rivers Community to have two organizations that provide food on a monthly basis for those who may need it. Should you want to help or are in need of food,

feel free to contact them via the information below.

– Care and Share Community Outreach: Contact Madeline at 541-593-3653 or by email at madelineb@q.com.

– The Door and Three Rivers Church: Contact Diane at 503348-9190.

Volunteers sort food donations, above, and wrap Christmas gifts for children, below.

Bald eagles are among the migratory birds highlighted during the 43rd Winter Wings Festival (www.WinterWingsFest.org), which will run over four days, Feb. 17-20. Winter Wings brings together birders and photographers of all skill and interest levels to learn and explore with top notch professionals and experienced local guides. The Klamath Basin is renowned for its wintering population of bald eagles, and is a prime habitat for many other raptors, as well as an abundance and diversity of waterfowl.

The primary venue for the event will be the College Union at the Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls.

In 2023 the festival will con-

tinue to provide a safe, in-person experience while celebrating the importance of the Klamath Basin in the Pacific Flyway. The festival will feature two creative and inspiring keynoters: singer/ songwriter and birder extraordinaire Jen Hajj, and celebrated wildlife photographer Ray Hennessy. Join these entertaining speakers (and workshop leaders) and many other skilled presenters for an assortment of field trips, workshops, presentations, and receptions that highlight the wonders of the Klamath Basin in winter.

The Klamath Basin is on the verge of tremendous change with the removal of Klamath River dams starting in summer 2023. Friday presentations

will highlight how restoration partners are preparing for this historic change, and how continued drought is causing regional conservation issues with a continental impact that requires creative solutions.

Birders can enjoy a diverse group of activities including field trips within and around Klamath Falls. Novice birders may benefit from one of our Birding Basics trips, a Raptors 101 workshop and field trip, or our Little Big Walk, where you can learn how to grow your bird list through small excursions in your local area. Intense birders may enjoy a “Big Day” trek around the basin to build their life lists – now offered on Saturday or Sunday. You can also round out your experience with a field trip to local hotspots, or educational presentations on the belted kingfisher or California condor.

A host of professional photographers and specialists will be on hand over the weekend to share their skills and inspiration. Learn about conservation photography and how you can put your photos to work promoting wildlife conservation through social media. Spend a morning or two in the field honing techniques for photographing birds, whether raptors or waterfowl, from various locations around the basin. From

comfy indoor photography of outdoor feeder birds, to maximizing your skills with manual focus, to being ethical in your pursuit of that frameable bird photo, there is something for every photography skill level and interest.

Whether you are a neophyte or looking for inspiration for refreshing your passions, we have a host of activities to suit your interests, but we’re not just for birders and photographers. Break out a sketch pad with last year’s featured artist, Christine Elder, and see how sketching can deepen your understanding and appreciation of bird anatomy and behavior. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the studio of world-renowned, local bronze wildlife artist Stefan Savides, and even take a special opportunity to photograph waterfowl at his private pond. For those looking to get out

and about, sign up for an indepth, educational tour of Lava Beds National Monument and three of their popular caves. And wind down and plan to get social with some of your new festival friends at our new Sunday night mixer at the Favell Museum.

We are continuing our twophase registration process this year to make getting your desired field trips, workshops, and presentations a little easier. Registration for the festival is now open, which includes signing up for volunteer opportunities, the buffets and keynotes, and purchasing optional items like T-shirts and birding guides. This will allow you to input all your information, answer demographic questions, and pay for the festival registration and items purchased.

For the complete schedule, program descriptions, and fees, visit the Festival website at www. WinterWingsFest.org and select the program tab. For more information email the Festival at info@WinterWingsFest.org or call 1-877-541-BIRD (2473).

The Winter Wings Festival is funded in part by a grant from Klamath County.

About the Klamath Basin:

High Desert Museum’s January event schedule

The High Desert Museum is located about 10 minutes north of Sunriver off Highway 97. Current hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. For more information, visit www.highdesertmu seum.org or call 541-382-4754.

Daily schedule

All daily talks are free with museum admission

• 1904 Miller Ranch and Sawmill, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Meet Central Oregonians of the past as they welcome you into interactive history. Explore how a family lived and supported itself in the High Desert. Help with the chores and play games.

• Natural History Walk, 10:30 a.m. Join a naturalist for a short walk on museum grounds to learn about the diverse habitats that support an abundance of plants and animals in the region.

• Bird of Prey Encounter, 11 a.m. Meet a nonreleasable raptor in the museum’s care. Learn about the unique natural history of different species, their role in the environment and what you can do to ensure their future on the landscape.

• Carnivore Talk, 12 p.m. From wolves and cougars to bobcats and black bears, many predatory mammals call the High Desert home. Learn how to identify them and hear about their role in the ecosystem.

• Living History Encounter, 12:30 p.m. (weekdays only). Meet Central Oregonians of the past as they welcome you into history. Discover how a family lived and supported itself in the High Desert.

• Otter Encounter, 1 p.m. Explore the role this charismatic

animal plays in riparian ecosystems of the High Desert. Where are they found? What do they eat? How are they an indicator of a healthy river community?

• High Desert Hooves, 2 p.m. Mammals with hooves, such as mule deer and pronghorn, are some of the most iconic species in the High Desert. Find out how scientists study their migrations and manage challenging issues facing these populations.

• Bird of Prey Encounter, 3 p.m. Meet a nonreleasable raptor in the museum’s care. Learn about the unique natural history of different species, their role in the environment and what you can do to ensure their future on the landscape.

Other

Don’t miss the final day of the traveling exhibit curated by Artworks for Change. The exhibition explores adaptable and sustainable housing in the age of climate change. The design innovations featured in the exhibit – high-tech and lowtech, extravagant and affordable – can help individuals survive during turbulent times. By combining science, technology, architecture and art, “Survival Architecture” encourages us to rethink our understanding of resilience. Free with admission

• Monday, Jan. 9, 7–8 p.m. Natural History Pub: Volcanoes of Central Oregon

events

• Sunday, Jan. 8, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Exhibit Closing: “Survival Architecture and the Art of Resilience”

From explosive eruptions to quiet lava flows, the volcanoes scattered throughout Central Oregon make up one of the most active sections of the Cascade Range. Join Dr. Daniele McKay, instructor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Oregon, to

explore ancient volcanoes and consider what volcanic activity might look like in the future, including the growing uplift on South Sister. Free, registration is required. At McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Bend. Register at highdesertmuseum.org/ natural-history-pub-january • Thursday, Jan. 12, 5–7:30 p.m. Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Night Museum members, please join us for our annual meeting with executive director Dana Whitelaw, Ph.D., to hear about the museum’s recent accomplishments and upcoming plans. Then join us afterward for the festivities at our Member Appreciation Night from 6–7:30 p.m. RSVP: highdesertmuseum.org/annual-meeting and RSVP: highdesertmuseum. org/member-appreciation • Friday, Jan. 20, 6–9 p.m. Prohibition Party

Don’t be a dew dropper! Put some concealer under those peepers, make like a swell and

put on the Ritz. Head over to the museum for 1920s-era music and signature cocktails at our speakeasy. Come dressed to impress in your finest threads. This event is for ages 21 and older. $15. Members receive 20% discount. Tickets: highdesert museum.org/prohibition-party • Saturday, Jan. 28, 6–7:30 p.m. Exclusive Members’ Exhibition Event: “Creations of Spirit”

Help us celebrate the opening of “Creations of Spirit.” This exhibition features artwork by Indigenous Plateau artists created to gather roots, be worn in ceremonies and teach future generations. It shares the meanings cultural items hold to Plateau people and their purpose and ongoing relationships with contemporary communities. Hors d’oeuvres, no-host bar. Members free, member guests $5. RSVP: highdesertmuseum. org/creations-of-spirit-opening

Visions of success

By Barb Purcell

Thank

The Visions of Sugar Plums Food/Bake Sale Extravaganza, sponsored by Sunriver Christian Fellowship, in November was a huge success. More than $27,500 was raised for local charities – just in time for the holidays.

Charities that benefitted from this year’s Visions of Sugar Plums were Court Appointed Special Advocate, Sunriver-La Pine Habitat for Humanity, Trillium, Care for Kids, Three Rivers School Activities Fund, Nancy’s House, Bethlehem Inn, Volunteers in Medicine, Care & Share, Saving Grace, Healthy Beginnings, Grandma’s House,

MountainStar, Friends of the Children, and Oregon Adaptive Sports.

We are so grateful for folks from Sunriver and surrounding communities that came out and purchased frozen foods, baked goods and holiday entertaining gifts. Because of your generosity these wonderful local charities will continue their good work.

We are grateful to event cochairs Diana Gustavson and Ronda Floyd for all their hard work in organizing a small army of volunteers to achieve spectacular results in these trying times.

A special thank you to SHARC and the wonderful staff for all their help in making our event so safe and successful. We will be back November 2023.

The Basin has historically been home to the largest concentration of wintering bald eagles in the lower 48 states – numbering up to 800 birds. Other visitors can include massive flocks of waterfowl and large numbers of wintering raptors on what was once the most important stopover of the Pacific Flyway. In winter there is the potential for 130 different species of birds. The Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex consists of six refuges, including Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, the nation’s first waterfowl refuge. The Pacific Flyway is a major north-south route of travel for migratory birds in the Americas, extending from Alaska to Patagonia. Every year, migratory birds travel some or all of this distance both in spring and in fall, following food sources, heading to breeding grounds, or traveling to wintering areas. Until recent history, the Klamath Basin supported over 80% of the Pacific Flyway migratory population. However, climate change and water scarcity have created tremendous uncertainty in the long term viability of this most important wetland landscape.

Ongoing exhibitions

• Survival Architecture and the Art of Resilience through Jan. 8

Explore “Survival Architecture and the Art of Resilience,” a traveling exhibit curated by Artworks for Change. The exhibition explores adaptable and sustainable housing in the age of climate change. The design innovations featured in the exhibit – high-tech and lowtech, extravagant and affordable – can help individuals survive during turbulent times. By combining science, technology, architecture and art, “Survival Architecture” encourages us to rethink our understanding of resilience. Free with museum admission. Learn more: high desertmuseum.org/survivalarchitecture

• Under the Snow through May 7

In the depth of winter, a deep layer of snow quiets the High Desert’s forests. But just under the surface, a secret world has come to life. In this seasonal refuge, called the subnivium, animals create a matrix of tunnels to survive the winter’s frigid temperatures and hide from the predators that lurk above. Using

interactive graphics, visitors will meet some of the species that depend on the snow, including a resilient mammal named pika, an observant owl called great gray, and a fruiting fungus known as fuzzy foot. Join the High Desert Museum to explore the hidden world beneath the snow. Free with admission.

Learn more: highdesertmuse um.org/under-the-snow • In the Arena: Photographs from America’s Only Touring Black Rodeo through June 25.

As long as there have been cowboys, there have been Black cowboys. One of the most enduring symbols of the American West, the cowboy evokes self-reliance, strength and determination – qualities found at the Black rodeos held each year across the United States.

Through the lens of San Francisco Bay area photographer Gabriela Hasbun, this exhibit documents the exhilarating atmosphere of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo – the only touring Black rodeo in the country – and the showstopping style and skill of the Black cowboys and cowgirls who attend the event year after year. Free with museum admission.

Learn more: highdesertmuse um.org/in-the-arena

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