The Sunriver Nature Center offers a friendly reminder that it’s against the law to disturb a bird nest under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
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Rural Enterprise Zone boundary expansion approved
this project,” said Mark Smith, SROA Public Works Director. “And once you see all the kids playing on it makes it all worthwhile.” The old, outdated structure was closed and taken down at the end of April. Crews spent almost seven weeks between other projects to erect the new structure piece by piece.
Business Oregon has approved a request from Deschutes County, City of La Pine (zone sponsors) and EDCO (zone manager) to expand the existing Deschutes County Rural Enterprise Zone boundary to include Sunriver Business Park and Spring River Plaza. The new areas combined are 0.12 square miles, bringing the total zone up to 7.63 square miles. The request was approved based on documentation showing an employment area that is still economically lagging compared to the rest of the county as well as lower median household incomes and higher unemployment levels. The Deschutes County Rural Enterprise Zone received its designation in 2008 as an economic development program designed to attract traded-sector business investment and encourage job creation in economically-disadvantaged areas. It provides 3 to 15 years of prop-
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The Forell family, non-resident Sunriver owners visiting from Portland, were the first to explore the new playground structure at Fort Rock Park.
Rave reviews for new playground The anticipation was almost palpable as children of all ages waited patiently (some impatiently) for Sunriver Owners Association Public Works crews to finish installing the new play structure at Fort Rock Park. As soon as the “all clear” was given, youngsters all but pushed crews out of the way to begin exploring and
scrambling over the expansive structure, which includes a myriad of climbing apparatus, slides, tunnel and monkey bars. “Thank you for the new playground,” said 7-year-old Sam Forell to crew members who stayed and watched him and his younger siblings enjoy the fruits of their labor. “The crews really enjoyed working on
A changing of the guard at Blondie’s Pizza On July 1, Blondie’s Pizza in Sunriver finalized an ownership change in which long-time employees Jamie Foster and Carrie Powell purchased Tom Wilkerson’s percentage in the business, completing a transaction that began last fall. Foster has owned 30 percent of Blondie’s since 2006 and Powell has been manager since 1996, so they are comfortable with the operation and expect to not make any major changes in the restaurant. In 2010, a goal was set for 2016 to be the year Foster and Wilkerson would decide whether to sell the business or whether Foster would continue to operate it and Wilkerson would phase himself out. When Powell showed interest in becoming a partner the decision was easy for Foster and the process was started for Wilkerson to sell his share of Blondie’s to Powell. “I am excited that Jamie and Carrie have this opportunity. Jamie has been a major factor for the past 10 years — keeping the business consistent and adapting to the changes in Sunriver,” said Wilkerson. “And Carrie has been an extremely dedicated employee and deserves to benefit from her years of experience. It gives me peace of mind that the transition will be seamless and all of our loyal customers will not experience any disruption of service or quality.” When asked what was next, Wilkerson noted he would remain at Blondie’s through the summer and into the fall for as long as necessary. “2016 is fairly well obligated to Jamie and Carrie, helping them get through the summer and working to transition administrative duties, but I haven’t worked out my options yet,” he said. “I just knew after 21 years in Sunriver it was time to do SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLIl • NUMBER 7 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707
Blondie’s owner Tom Wilkerson, with co-owner Jamie Foster, center, is selling his remaining share of the popular Sunriver eatery to Carrie Powell, left.
something else.” Wilkerson noted that Blondie’s success is due to the efforts of numerous “awesome employees” and “thanks to a very supportive local population and dedicated following of seasonal guests.” “I will continue to help out as long as needed and will be coaching Club Volleyball next winter at Three Rivers School so I’m not leaving just yet,” he said. PRSRT STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID BEND, OR PERMIT NO. 213
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SCENE JULY 2016 Volume XLII, No. 7 57455 Abbot Drive P.O. Box 3278 Sunriver, OR 97707
OWNER/PUBLISHER Sunriver Owners Association The SUNRIVER SCENE is the official monthly publication of the Sunriver Owners Association, a not-for-profit Oregon corporation dedicated to providing for the maintenance, protection and enhancement of property values, and the quality of life in Sunriver. The SCENE is mailed to Sunriver property owners anywhere in the U.S. and available at locations throughout Sunriver or through a paid subscription by mail.
Publication of advertising copy or individuals’ opinions in the SCENE does not constitute endorsement by the newspaper, the Sunriver Owners Association or any of its members or board of directors. Each advertiser bears responsibility for claims made on their behalf. Scene content including stories, advertising and images are copyrighted and cannot be re-published without permission. HOW TO REACH US INTERIM EDITOR Susan Berger 541.585.2937 susanb@srowners.org
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SROA CONTACTS 541.593.2411
888.284.6639 toll-free email: infosroa@srowners.org www.sunriverowners.org GENERAL MANAGER Hugh Palcic hughp@srowners.org ASST. GENERAL MANAGER Keith Kessaris keithk@srowners.org COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 541.593.6645 NATURAL RESOURCES 541.593.1522
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Protecting Sunriver from wildfire
Letter to the Editor
By Susan Berger, Scene Staff Did you know that if a wildfire originates on your property and spreads you could be held liable for $100,000 in fire suppression costs? The Oregon ForestlandUrban Interface Fire Protection Act of 1997, also known as Senate Bill 360, was created with the goal of enlisting property owners to turn their property into a fire-free zone so firefighters can safely and effectively defend homes in the event of a wildland fire. As part of the Act, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) set up property evaluation and compliance standards for owners to follow. Fire-risk classifications are identified by a committee that includes county, state fire marshal and state forestry representatives. The committee convenes every five years to review fire-risk classifications, which range from low to high-density extreme. These classifications determine the size of the fuel break owners need to establish for their property. Within Sunriver, which has
Danton Wagner, Sunriver Regarding the awarding of Sunriver with its 36th year as Tree City USA (June 2016 Sunriver Scene), a quote from David Jendro vice president of SROA Board of Directors said that Sunriver far exceeds a certain dollar amount needed to spend in order to receive that recog-
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erty tax abatement on new plant and equipment investments for new or expanding non-retail businesses in a designated zone for those that invest a minimum of $50,000 in fixed capital improvements and grow their workforce by 10 percent. Adding the Sunriver Business Park and Spring River Plaza to the Enterprise Zone will provide additional incentives for traded-sector businesses to locate in south Deschutes County. The Sunriver Business Park and Spring River Plaza are ideally suited for tech or light industrial businesses. For more information, please contact Janet Burton, EDCO Area Economic Development Manager for La Pine/Sunriver at 541-604-4095 or jburton@ edcoinfo.com.
a classification of “extreme,” the Act is applied differently due to the community’s layout and close proximity of homes. ODF allows the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) to use its own forestry management program and Ladder Fuels Reduction (LFR) plan set of standards and requirements for Act certification. While for most classifications the Act applies only to improved properties, Sunriver’s LFR program does include vacant properties as well. Under agreement with the ODF, SROA staff are trained Type III Accredited Assessors and are allowed to perform classification certification. As a courtesy to owners, staff inspects all Sunriver properties for LFR plan and Act compliance every fall, or every other fall, respectively. Following inspection, property owners are notified if there are any concerns by way of a courtesy letter or a notice of deficiency. It is then up to the owner to take the necessary steps to reduce fuels on their property. “Properties that remain noncompliant are forwarded to ODF as required by our agreement,” said Patti Gentiluomo, director of SROA Natural Resources Department. Non-compliant properties are then added to an ODFmaintained database, and should a fire start on one of the non-compliant properties,
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Also included in the project was changing out the pea gravel “fall pad” area with shaved cedar chips to help cushion the blow should a child trip or fall while playing. The new structure was funded out of SROA’s reserves.
ODF can seek up to $100,000 in monetary compensation from the property owner. Responsible forestry management Though some cringe at the thought of cutting down a tree, LFR is an essential tool in a wildland urban interface community such as Sunriver — stepping in when allowing nature to take its course is not practical. Decades of fire suppression drastically altered our forests throughout the Pacific Northwest, resulting in dense thickets of lodgepole pine and heavy underbrush. In some areas, infestation of mountain pine beetle also left pockets of dead (and highly flammable) trees. Lightning strikes or humancaused fires can quickly turn Small company… big company results!
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It’s summer and Sunriver is busy! Summer has arrived in have only occasional visitors, Sunriver. SROA’s pathways, guest passes may be just the ticket. In addition parks, pools, and to using the paper other recreational passes for access to amenities are already SHARC aquatics brimming with ownand SROA’s tennis ers and guests. My and pickleball courts, informal observaguests can work out tions suggest that at the SHARC fitness Sunriver will be center or swim at the busier than ever in Pat Hensley North Pool if they summer 2016. And, with friends and family de- are accompanying a Member scending on Sunriver, SROA Preference or Extended Famowners are on the lookout ily cardholder. And, this sumfor the most economical way mer, starting July 1, visitors to provide their family and with a guest pass can enjoy guests with access to SROA’s SROA’s newest summertime recreational facilities. amenity – disc golf at the tubFirst, of course, are ameni- ing hill at the SHARC comties that are open to everyone. plex. (But don’t worry – when These include our pathways the snow returns, tubing will (perennially Sunriver’s No. return as well.) How else can SROA mem1 amenity) and most parks. Fort Rock Park is a favorite bers provide their family and with owners and guests and guests with access to SROA’s should be even more popular amenities? SROA offers severwith the new playground al recreation access programs equipment that SROA just for owners to consider. installed. Some owners provide Member Preference and friends and family with the Extended Family Cards paper guest passes that come The most comprehensive with the purchase of at least and economical access proone Member Preference card grams are the Member Prefper property. For owners who erence and Extended Family
card programs. These cards afford unlimited access to all of SROA’s amenities: SHARC aquatics, tennis and pickleball, fitness center, North Pool, SROA’s boat launch facility, and the river shuttle service, just to name a few. Access to all of these amenities comes at no added fee to the cardholder. These cards have the added bonus of discounts at a large number of Sunriver shops and eateries as well as discounts for nearly every SROA-sanctioned event and program. As an owner of the property, you and your immediate family can obtain a Member Preference card for $50/year per person (limit up to five per property). Cardholders can also bring guests with them to most SROA facilities at a significant discount off the regular admission price. As to extended members of an owner’s family – such as grandchildren, adult children, and in-laws – the best means of access may be SROA’s Extended Family card. These extended-family cards are ideally suited for family members who want to visit SROA’s
recreational amenities on their own. This card provides the same privileges as the Member Preference cards at a cost of $120/year per person. We received positive feedback from owners regarding the Extended Family card program, along with a suggestion that SROA develop a shorter-term card or pass for visiting extended-family members who may not be able to spend as much time in Sunriver. In response, SROA now offers a weekly extendedfamily card. This new card provides all of the same access privileges as the Member Preference and annual Extended Family cards and costs only $70 per person for seven days of access.
Recreation Plus Many of SROA’s members rent out their houses and would like to provide their rental guests with access to SROA’s recreational amenities. For these members, the Recreation Plus program may meet those needs at a costeffective price. The Recreation Plus program provides the participating property with a set number of reusable “swipe cards” that their rental guests can use for access to SHARC aquatics, disc golf at SHARC (summer), tubing hill at SHARC (winter), SROA tennis and pickleball courts, and SROA’s boat launch facility. These passes are for use Turn to Summer, page 6
watch your mailbox! Owners will be receiving a ballot to vote for three candidates running for the SROA Board of Directors. Ballots will be mailed July 11 and must be returned by mail or dropped off at the SROA adminstration office by noon, August 12.
PLEASE VOTE!
July SROA board meeting summary The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors work session was held Friday, June 17 and the regular meeting on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Board members present: Pat Hensley, David Jendro, Bob Nelson, Richard Wharton, Mark Murray (via phone), Dwayne Foley, Jim Fister, Mike Gocke, Roger Smith. Staff present: Hugh Palcic, Keith Kessaris, Susan Berger. Treasurer’s report Year-to-date as of May 31, 2016 (unaudited/estimated) • Operations Revenues: $4,010,528 • Expenses: $3,834,623,154 • Operations Surplus (deficit): $175,904 Owners forum –No owners spoke at the June 17 work session or July 18 regular board meeting. Board actions –Approved (with corrections) meeting minutes from May 20 board work session and May 21 regular board meeting. –Approved May 2016 financial statement (estimated/ unaudited). Page 4
–Accepted 2015 SROA audit report from Price, Fronk & Company. –Approved appointment of the following people to the joint SSD/SROA workgroup to study the resource and service impacts of tourism on the Sunriver Community. Members will include Bob Nelson and Hugh Palcic as SROA representatives. –Approved appointment of the following people to the joint SSD/SROA workgroup that will focus on the effectiveness of enforcing Sunriver Rules & Regulations specifically towards nuisance properties and parking. Members will include: Directors Roger Smith and Dwayne Foley, and SROA assistant general manager Keith Kessaris as SROA representatives. –Approved election of 2016/17 board officers: Pat Hensley, president; Jim Fister, vice president; Mike Gocke, treasurer (pending election results); Dwayne Foley, assistant treasurer; Richard Wharton, secretary (pending election results) and Roger Smith, assistant secretary. –Approved 2015 SROA audit as conducted and submitted
by Price, Fronk & Company. –Deferred approval of review changes to the Finance Committee Charter until the July board meeting. Board discussion –Pat Hensley and David Jendro received an award from Project Wildfire during their annual barbecue and awards ceremony for their work on updates to Sunriver’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan. The Sunriver plan has become the “model” that other Central Oregon communities are using. – Hugh Palcic, SROA general manager, met with representatives from the AirMedCare Network about an agreement to offer a membership discount to SROA owners. Membership in the AirMedCare Network covers the cost of emergency/ medical air transport should the need arise. Palcic noted that he consulted with Sunriver Fire Chief, Art Hatch, and that there are two independent air transport entities serving the Central Oregon area: AirMedCare Network “Airlink” and the Life Flight Network. According to Chief Hatch, the emergency dispatcher will call upon either of these air transport comwww.sunriverowners.org
panies dependent on which company is nearest or most readily available to respond to the call. Therefore, in order to ensure that an individual’s transport membership coverage would apply to the cost of an emergency air transport, it would be advisable for individuals to join memberships of both air transport companies. “Unfortunately, these companies do not provide reciprocal coverage for each other,” said Palcic. “In order to fully make sure that the coverage works, individuals would need to join both.” The board asked Palcic
to engage both air medical transport providers in seeking any discounted membership opportunities for SROA’s 4,200 owners. Other business –At the Friday work session, the board was informed of the new disc golf course at SHARC to replace summer tubing. It was expected the course would be open in early July. Association operations Administration: Drafted Turn to Summary, page 6 SUNRIVER SCENE • JULY 2016
SROA board candidates answer questions Jim Adams
Mike Gocke
Richard Wharton
Why are you seeking a position on the SROA board of directors? I am seeking a position on the SROA Board of Directors because I care deeply about Sunriver. If given the opportunity to serve on the Board, I will continue the successful work of past and present boards to provide transparent and accountable governance, fiscal responsibility, fair and respectful communications, and focus on the best interests of owners.
I am running for reelection to the Board as there are tasks not yet completed such as improving how the Board communicates with members and strengthening skills held by Board members. In recent years we have seen the successful completion of major projects and the beginning of others. For SROA 2016 includes further progress on the recommendations of the Infrastructure and Amenities Task Force. These recommendations are effectively a multi-year effort at improving amenities in Sunriver.
Maintaining Sunriver’s premier status is important to all of us. During my time as an owner I have felt that being a part of the Board allows me to help keep that mission in front of all the Board does. Representing all owners is important to me as we reach decisions affecting each of us. Serving in this way and being sensitive to our widely scattered approaches to holding on to our beauty and livability is my goal in continuing on the Board.
What professional and volunteer experience do you bring that could enhance the board of directors? I hold a graduate degree in business administration, and my professional body of work consists of 33 years of public service including 11 years as a director of a probation and parole department and minimum security detention facility, and 21 years as a trial court administrator. I have provided consulting services to justice agencies at the community, state, national, and international levels. I have strong management, analytic, budget, facilitation, and mediation skills. Locally, I have served the Sunriver community in a variety of capacities including the Nominating Committee, Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory Board, Sunriver Anglers Board, SROA Committee on Committee Structure and Performance, WOW, and LT Rangers.
For the last 40 years I have been a CPA and consulted with both for profit and not for profit organizations. I have also been an owner of a successful accounting and consultancy practice. I am the current Treasurer of SROA, the Sunriver Service District, and the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. I have served on the SROA Finance Committee and the Potluck Committee, and as a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, Care and Share and the LT Rangers.
Over the past 13 years of ownership I have served on the Board for 6 years, as well as previously the Long Range Planning committee for 4 years. Professionally, I have been a project and line manager in Defense electronics for 40 years with staff ranging from 20 to 200. I have served as CEO/CFO of a small capital management firm. I have served as an Elder in my church for 8 years and as a board member of my subassociation for 10 years.
Ladder Fuels
Debris Pickup in Sunriver
This service is provided free to individual property owners for reduction of ladder fuels. Vegetative material generated for building construction or by a ladder fuels contractor is the responsibility of the contractor and will not be removed.
Please observe the following for pickup: • There is no need to call SROA. All roads will be checked. Have piles at roadside by the first week of each month through October • Cut tree branches to 8-foot maximum length • Stack brush/branches parallel with road edge so equipment can reach it without going off road • Do not stack materials on top of or near electrical, phone, cable boxes, water/sewer valves/meters, large rocks or sprinklers • WE CAN’T pick up pine needles, grass, leaves or small branches that equipment grapples can’t hold. If you include this material, the pile will be left • If you want to dispose of grass clippings, pine needles or other organic material, it can be taken to the compost site at Lake Penhollow (for a fee). Call (541) 593-4197
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by those staying at your home and they remain in the house for use by the next set of guests and visitors. While the Recreation Plus program was developed to serve the needs of rental-house owners, it may be the best option for other owners to provide access for themselves, their family and friends, as well as the occasional rental guest. Some owners may want to participate both in the Member Preference program as well as the Recreation Plus
program. It really depends on your needs and interests, the amenities you wish to use, and the amount of time you and your family spend in Sunriver. Admissions Discounts Beyond the listing of programs here, SROA also provides a number of gate admission discount programs. In addition to the substantial discounts offered to guests accompanying a Member Preference or Extended Family cardholder, SROA offers multi-day discounts as well as Splashy Hour and Central Oregon Sundays discounts –
just to name a few. These programs offer access for guests at significant discounts off the regular admission price. SROA’s Board of Directors and staff try hard to listen and respond to owners’ comments and ideas. Several of the discount programs – the seven-day Extended Family program, Splashy Hour and Central Oregon Sundays are examples – were developed in response to suggestions. In the end, the different recreation access programs offered by SROA are aimed at serving the needs of the widest range of SROA members.
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and submitted contract to the Sunriver Nature Center. Contract drafted between SROA and Sunriver Resort Limited Partnership for river shuttle service. Archive scanning continues, and Gentry Wade has scanned more than 400 pounds of archived paper files. Accounting: Completed candidate search for SROA controller. An offer has be made and accepted and the new hire, Joe Healy, is expected to start with SROA in early July. Property transactions are occurring at a rapid rate. Communications: The Scene is continuing as a 40page paper for the remainder of the year. Susan Berger has agreed to assume editor/department director duties in the interim. Year to date advertising revenue is up almost 8 percent over 2015. Working on the voter pamphlet materials to go in the mail to owners on July 11. Community Development: Administrative approval projects (painting, reroofing, driveway paving, etc.) are outpacing last year. Staff is busy fielding inquiries on a variety of subjects from new property owners. Natural Resources: Planted 100 ponderosa seedlings on commons. Planted more than THE REAL ESTATE EXPERT YOUR FRIENDS RECOMMEND! Terry Giltner Broker giltnert@gmail.com www.terrygiltner.com
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100 willow starts near Harper Bridge as part of a restoration project for that area. Ladder fuels reduction and tree thinning underway on commons. IT: Scheduled BendBroadband contract review meeting and reviewed national and Oregon broadband reports and standards. Installed and configured new storage server. Turned on Internet service, phones and computers for summer satellite facilities, including Fort Rock Park Tennis Hill and North Pool. Creating a GIS mobile map to document/track noxious weeds in Sunriver. Public Works: The Fort Rock Park playground structure was completed. Sealing was taking place on some roads and pathways and was to be complete in late June. Crews continue chipping winter storm damage as well as owner ladder fuels pickup. Purchased new snow blower to go on the loader. Made numerous repairs and got the outdoor aquatics at SHARC and North Pool ready for the summer season. Recreation/SHARC: Turf Tunes concerts are booked. Worked on completing the disc golf course. Interviewing seasonal staff continues as well as filling lifeguard positions. Tennis/pickleball court reservations are at a steady pace. The meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m. The next board work session will be 9 a.m. Friday, July 15, followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 16 in the SROA administration building, 57455 Abbot Drive, between circles 3 and 4. Approved minutes of the meeting are posted, as available, on the SROA website at www. sunriverowners.org
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Jim Adams
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What elements of the Infrastructure and Amenities Master Plan interest you? The Board of Directors recently created a task force charged with the responsibility to update the Infrastructure and Amenities Master Plan. The task force findings and recommendations should be used to inform and engage owners in discussions about future investments and identify their priorities to guide the Board of Directors. Elements of the 2012 plan of personal interest to me include improving the Abbot/Beaver Drive intersection, enhancing Mary McCallum Park amenities, and creating a dog park.
The plan as a whole interests me. The 2014 Survey of Owners queried owners as to priorities and those amenities used by owners. I have particular interest in Fort Rock Park and Mary McCallum Park along with a new traffic circle at the south end of Sunriver.
We have provided a key part of the plan by developing the river access for our members. What remains as major considerations are the inclusion and development of the Mary McCallum owners Park addition, the further consideration of the North Pool as an owners’ facility, and examining how to refine the issues surrounding Harper Bridge. Additionally, a number of our current facilities will be coming up on our reserve plan which need to be integrated with current and projected amenities.
What can be done to increase owner involvement in SROA decision-making? I strongly support current Board efforts to conduct regional meetings in Portland and possibly other venues to engage owners in the governance of our community. Additionally, opportunities exist for the Board to increase owner participation in substantive matters through consistent use of task forces and committees providing subject matter expertise, owner engagement and recommendations. Finally, I would like to facilitate informal owner discussions modeled after former Director Knox’s program, whereby owners have regular and direct access to a Board member to discuss programs and services they value, as well as issues of concern.
A successful effort that results in increased owner involvement would likely include use of evolving technology so that the owner who cannot attend a meeting in person could still participate, publish agendas of meetings earlier than we do now, and publish minutes as soon as practicable after meetings. In addition, we must continue to welcome, as much as practicable, thoughtful owner comments and suggestions.
Over time we have sought (and continue to) ways to get more of our owners involved with our operations. A new committee is in process to get owners ideas of more or newer ideas of how the Association can better serve all of us. We have been looking at ways to “go digital” for owners interested in viewing Board meetings and work sessions. At the moment the best way to keep up and participate in our decision making remains to be in attendance at these very same meetings. Currently, two of our Board members are non-resident owners.
What issues would you like the board to address in the next three years? Provide owner access to the task force’s recommendations regarding the Infrastructure and Amenities Master Plan, facilitate opportunities for owner input including content and priorities, and update the IAMP according to owner wishes. Refine and advance how the Board creates and implements public policy processes to ensure owners consistently have access to important information and are provided with opportunities for input. More effectively utilize owner volunteers and honor their contributions. And, I would like to see the Board implement the task force on SROA Committees’ recommendation to create a Community Enrichment and Recreation Committee, comprised of nonresident and resident owners, to advise the Board on quality of life and recreational services and programs they want.
Continue the review of the IAMP, update the 2014 SROA Member Survey, evaluate the benefits of a further early pay-down in the remaining note payable to Bank of America, and take appropriate steps to increase owner involvement. In addition, I would like the board to take those steps that are supportive of increasing the number of resident owners as this increases the economic vitality of the community in the off season months.
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Over the next three years the Board will have to come to grips with the Abbott/Beaver interchange, the concern over any impact to utility costs and amenity loads resulting from further developments nearby. There continues to be concern over the willingness or ability of owners to serve on the Board.
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Bird nests protected under Migratory Bird Treaty Act By Lauren Christy, SNCO Naturalist Sunriver is an amazing place for visitors and owners to enjoy bird watching. Even if you don’t have a local field guide on hand it’s easy to notice brightly-colored males in the spring or watch as individuals work at building a nest. The Sunriver Nature Center is able to help with calls concerning bird identification, feeder and seed advice and what to do when you find a nest. Since it’s bird-nesting season, here are a few reminders about the safety of our birds and the laws concerning them. It’s important to remember migratory birds are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. This means moving, destroying, selling, purchasing, or transporting migratory birds or their nests or eggs are illegal unless a valid permit is acquired.
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Fines from $500 to $2,000 can occur depending on the violation, and six months to two years in jail is a possibility. Fines and sentences can also be compounded if more than one migratory bird is affected. Most birds in our area are protected. The term “migratory” can be a bit misleading as some birds on the list do not migrate over long distances, however they may migrate lo-
cally — from food source to food source. It’s easier to count the number of species that are not federally protected. Invasive species such as European starlings, house sparrows, and Eurasian collard doves are not protected federally but are commonly observed in Sunriver. These species are not protected because they cause problems for native species.
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The best advice when you see a nest is, “don’t touch it.” If the nest is on the ground, you can make sure it’s out of harm’s way of cats, dogs, coyotes and people. If you need to place a fallen nest back in a tree or on top of a structure, it is best to observe the nest to make sure the mother is able to find and feed her babies afterward. Did you know birds can’t smell? What typically drives parents away is constant human intrusion. Once you are certain the mother is around, leave them be and watch from a distance. We can help assist you to make the best possible decision about what to do if you find a baby bird or other creature. When in doubt — call the nature center. Outside cats are also a big problem for birds. Cats kill anywhere from 500 million to 3.7 billion birds annually. Keeping even one more cat indoors can potentially save
hundreds of birds each year. Feline saliva is toxic to our avian friends so death is usually the result if a bird is bitten. Have patience when converting a kitty to an indoor lifestyle; they will still need exercise and entertainment but it’s very possible. Although cats are smart and quick, both roadways and wildlife pose deadly threats to your feline family members. Additionally, the Sunriver Homeowners Association rules and regulations states outdoor pets are prohibited, and if pets interfere with wildlife they may need to be removed permanently. Simple fixes for keeping birds safe also includes placing stickers on windows to prevent collisions, and planting native plants and providing a food source. There are many inexpensive bird feeders solutions that also provide a waystation Turn to Protected, page 9
Explore with a Passport to Nature Bring the entire family to the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, Saturday, July 23, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., to see raptors, snakes, toads, meteorites, trumpeter swans, view the sun through solar telescopes and more, using your Passport to Nature. This free event is a unique opportunity to greet nature up close and personal. Meet a great horned owl, a golden eagle and albino corn snake, touch a beaver skin and birds wings, and walk the botanical garden.
Participants visit different interpretative stations, learn interesting science and nature facts, do hands-on activities and get stamps in their passport. Station topics include birds of prey, toads, snakes and more. Snacks are included. A completed passport earns a chance in a grand prize drawing. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the nature center is located at 57245 River Road off circle 3. For information, call 541593-4442.
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Jim Lynch • July 23, 5:00 p.m. Pacific Nortwest Booksellers Award winner Jim Lynch presents his latest novel, Before the Wind, about an eccentric Seattle sailing family, divided by time and circumstance, who reunite for one last great race. A great story! Book Club Discussions • Monday at 6:30 p.m. July 11, Mystery: The Last Bookaneer by Matthew Pearl July 18, Fiction: Under the Wide and Starry Sky by Nancy Horan July 25, Classics: Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Book Clubs are free and open to all!
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NASA movie nights, pizza and more By Bob Grossfeld, Observatory Manager July is a very busy month. Our evening programs are in full swing from 9 to 11 each night (except Monday). Presentations usually start around 9:30 and our constellation tours around 10:30. During the evening program, many of the observatory’s 20 telescopes will be in full operation. Don’t miss the behind-thescene view of the observatory with pizza, salad and more on Wednesday nights with Paninis Pizzeria. Come early for a tour of the observatory, and stay late for that evening snack. We are doing our NASA Movie Night on Saturday, starting at 8 p.m. For just $2 more than our regular admission you
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for protected species. Different seed blends attract different birds, which make bringing a favorite species into a backyard simple. Try Wild Birds Unlimited in Bend for seed and feeder options. Lastly, monarch season is here and more and more reports of these orange and black butterflies. Planting milkweed to aid in the migration of monarchs is a great way to see more of them in your backyard. It is also helpful to report any sightings to the nature center. A phone call informing us of the location, gender, date and
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rover class on Thursday, and our advanced rocketry 303 class on Friday. All classes are from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and reservations are recommended. I am very proud of what our observatory has developed over the years. It would not have been possible without the support we have from numerous people that have contributed in a variety of ways. We are excited about our future expansion, and hope you will join us in being part of something special. As we head into the later part of the summer, the sky continues to change. We get Jupiter setting in the west, Mars and Saturn rising early and some cool nebulas while our summer skies remain clear. For more information, call 541-593-4394.
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By Wes Perrin While bicycles have long been a popular item at Sunriver’s Second Tern Thrift Store, manager Colly Rosenberg had never before seen one like the recent arrival of a special Columbia brand model. In near mint condition, the donation turned out to be one of America’s earliest “folding” bicycles. It carried the model name of Compax “Paratrooper” because it was designed with military use in mind. Patented in 1940, it was soon featured in magazine ads proclaiming how the U.S. Marine Corps had been “parachuting out of the skies with spectacular tests of new tactics.” Apparently the Leathernecks leaped from airplanes with the bikes strapped on their backs,
and after hitting the ground, were able to quickly reassemble them for battle. However, once WWII commenced, the model was never actually authorized for combat duty. This did not stop Columbia from bragging about how the model was ready to “speed away on a fast maneuver.” In reality this meant comfortably bicycling around military bases and airports. The company also liked to boast it was the creator of “America’s FIRST bicycle,” because of its 1877 founding in Westfield, Massachusetts. This claim had more merit than the firm’s other assertion that the Paratrooper was America’s “first folding bicycle.” It was one of
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Ladder fuels reduction underway: firewood available to homeowners Sunriver owners and visitors may have noticed crews working on commons in Sunriver’s central section, and the presence of cut rounds or “buckedup” firewood in these areas. As part of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan and Sunriver Owners Association’s (SROA) Ladder Fuels Reduction (LFR) plan, in compliance with the Oregon ForestlandUrban Interface Fire Protection act of 1997, and in support of
Sunriver’s Tree City USA designation, SROA has recently engaged private contractors to execute LFR and tree thinning activities on commons. LFR work is performed on commons each year on a sixyear cycle. The 2016 project area includes approximately 144 acres between circles 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11. Forty-one acres by the Deschutes River, Sky Park and SHARC will also be treated with support from a
grant from Deschutes County. Property owners in the project area were contacted by SROA in March, alerting them to LFR activities and scheduling. Crews began LFR work, which includes removal of an accumulation of combustible materials linking the ground to the tree canopy (such as bitterbrush, live and dead limbs and seedlings) and thinning of trees just before the Memorial Day weekend. Work will continue
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Sunriver undergoes varying degrees of LFR treatment about every six years. Courtesy cleanup letters are mailed to owners in the spring if their property is showing an increase in ladder fuels, with a request those fuels be reduced. “We always give owners a heads-up and allow them extra time to get into compliance before the next inspection, when they could be deemed non-compliant and cited,” said
Gentiluomo. Thanks to its successful forestry management program, Sunriver has been recognized as a Tree City USA for the last 36 years (one of the oldest in Oregon), and remains the only unincorporated community in the state to receive such honors. For more information about keeping your Sunriver property fire free, contact the SROA Natural Resources Department at 541-593-1522.
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are naturally disease and fire resistant. With their primary objective to protect lives and property, SROA’s Natural Resources staff annually inspects all private and common property throughout Sunriver, keeping tabs on vegetation and tree growth. All common property within
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into late fall, depending on weather, fire season restrictions, and crew availability. The material and wood generated from the project have multiple uses. Limbs and brush will be chipped and blown back onto commons, keeping the nutrient content of the area balanced. Larger logs will stay in place as bird, animal and beneficial insect habitat or will be used in support of landscape restoration work in Sunriver.
The majority of the wood is available to Sunriver owners to collect and use as firewood. Owners with a valid Member Preference ID card can stop by SROA and obtain a free permit and load tags, which are required to collect and transport the wood. For information, contact the Natural Resources Department at 541-593-1522. Maps showing the 2016 LFR contract area – and where firewood is available – can be found at www.sunriverowners. org under News & Notices.
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the first to gain acceptance, but in fact, the earliest patent for such a product was issued in 1888 to an inventor named Emmil Latta. The term “folding” is a bit of a stretch as well. “Take apart” is more accurate with the frame separating and the handlebars folding in. Even if this bike didn’t actually join the fighting, it still aided the war effort according to Columbia’s advertising “by providing ever-ready means of transportation — saving gasoline and oil, and time and trouble in parking and in traffic.” And these are benefits still holding true today for Sunriver residents and visitors. Located on Spring River
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A sparkling Sparks Lake adventure awaits By Zach Urness It would be easy to enjoy Sparks Lake solely for its beauty. After all, three of Oregon’s most iconic mountains rise in dramatic splendor around the 779-acre lake about 25 miles west of Sunriver. Photographers travel from around the state to capture images of South Sister (10,358 feet), Broken Top (9,175) and Mt. Bachelor (9,065) reflected in Sparks Lake’s clear waters, and it’s one of the most popular destinations in Central Oregon. Yet it’s not until you hop into a kayak or canoe that you begin to appreciate just how interesting this lake really is. From a boat, you can explore a labyrinth of secret passageways, hidden coves and geological oddities in a body of water more fascinating than the scenic photographs suggest. A quick history of the lake’s
creation helps explain why. When Mt. Bachelor erupted 10,000 years ago, it formed a lava dam that captured the snowmelt and rainwater that eventually become Sparks Lake. But cracks in the volcanic rock mean the lake is gradually draining water, leaving a shallow and marshy landscape as early as mid-August. Two lessons arrive from this history. First, it’s best to visit Sparks Lake in the early part of summer — June, July and early August. Visit too late, and the boating is a lot less interesting. Second, once you’re on the water, the most interesting places to explore are the lake’s shorelines, where you can paddle into cracks in the lava and actually listen to water slowly draining, like a slow leak in a bathtub. Alas, a paddling trip on Sparks Lake does have its short-
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Mt. Bachelor, a Powdr resort, and Sun Country Tours announced that Powdr has acquired this longtime Central Oregon adventure outfitter. The two organizations will be managed and operated by Mt. Bachelor. The transition of ownership and permits was expected to be completed in midJune, and allows Mt. Bachelor to extend its summer recreation offerings into rafting, stand up paddle boarding and tubing in and around the Central Oregon region. Mt. Bachelor will now be able to offer visitors a single source for booking and experiencing even more of their Central Oregon adventures. “For more than 37 years Sun Turn to Purchased, page 13
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Interested in joining a committee or participating in a future task force or special project? Contact the chair person for a particular committee or to be on a task force/special project contact Becki Sylvester at SROA by calling 541-593-2411.
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Mass: 9:30 a.m. Thursday; 5:30 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. Sunday. Cottonwood Road. 541-593-5990, 541-536-3571 www.holyredeemerparish.net Rev. Theo Nnabuga
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Country Tours has evolved into one of the largest and most respected river outfitters in the northwest and much like Mt. Bachelor brings friends, families, and even complete strangers together to share outdoor adventure while respecting the natural environment,” said Dennis Oliphant, founder and CEO of Sun Country Tours. “The company was founded in 1978 as a way to make a living doing what I love most and to share that passion with locals and visitors alike, and I believe this transition will be a great fit with Powdr’s mission to deliver memorable experiences, enhance people’s lives and have fun doing it.” For years Sun Country has operated a satellite office in The Village at Sunriver for owners and visitors seeking summer whitewater thrills with its sig-
nature “Big Eddy Thriller” trips on the Deschutes River north of Sunriver. Sun Country’s Bend location also includes guided rafting trips on the McKenzie, North Umpqua and Lower Deschutes rivers, as well as stand up paddle board lessons, tours and rentals, and river float tube rentals. There are no planned changes to either the Sunriver or Bend locations at this time. “Sun Country Tours is an outstanding outfit and we are confident that Mt. Bachelor will continue to uphold Dennis Oliphant’s legacy of creating the finest river outfitting experience
possible,” said John McLeod, president and general manager of Mt. Bachelor. “While there are numerous benefits to this acquisition, we are excited to be making a deeper commitment to our community and employees as a year-round employer contributing to strong and stable economy.” “With a growing portfolio that includes products in ski, snowboard, skate, BMX, and mountain biking, we are excited to add outdoor water sports through the acquisition of Sun Country Tours to Powdr’s unique offering as an adventure lifestyle company that exists to inspire every human being with cool experiences in awesome places,” said John Cumming, CEO of Powdr. “What Dennis has accomplished is a testament to the dedication, passion, and stewardship which he and his team exemplify and which we embrace as part of our own culture within Powdr.”
Public notice: Asbestos in Sunriver An environmental assessment performed in 2009 found small amounts of asbestos-containing material (ACM) present in the soil at limited locations in Sunriver. The ACM is associated with a World War II U.S. Army camp (Camp Abbot) previously located on the property that became Sunriver. Air testing has demonstrated that the ACM poses an extremely low risk to people. Nevertheless, if ACM is encountered it must be properly managed and disposed of as required by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. • What is ACM? Asbestos-containing material consists of building materials or other substances that contain one percent or more asbestos fibers. Historically, ACM included floor tile, building siding, roofing materials, automobile brake pads, insulation, wall texture, and many more materials. • What does the ACM in Sunriver look like? ACM encountered in Sunriver soil generally consists of shards of building siding and floor tile, commonly between 1 and 6 inches in diameter. These materials may be greenish gray, light gray or other colors, and commonly exhibit ribbed or grid patterns. Samples of ACM are available for viewing
at the Sunriver Owners Association. • Where are the asbestos-containing materials? ACM has been encountered in discrete locations on common property in Sunriver. It typically has been found on the surface or within 12 inches of the surface. ACM has also been detected on a small number of private properties. It is possible that ACM are present in soil in other areas. • What should I do if I see it? Do not disturb suspected materials. Contact the Air Quality Program of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality at 541-633-2019 if suspect material is encountered on private property. Contact the Sunriver Owners Association at 541-593-1522 if suspect material is encountered on common areas. • Where can I find additional information? The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality can provide additional information about asbestos and ACM. Information also can be obtained from the DEQ Asbestos Program website www.deq.state. or.us/aq/asbestos/index.htm. The Sunriver Owners Association can provide additional information about previous investigations in Sunriver, including examples of ACM.
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Monday Ladies Lunch and Bridge 11:30 a.m. Crosswater Grille. Sign up at the Marketplace Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Pozzi building at the Sunriver Nature Center
Tuesday Sunriver Pickleball Club 7:30-10:30 a.m. Fort Rock Park through September. Info: 541-593-2171 Caregivers Support Group 9:30-11:30 a.m. third Tuesday of the month. Crescent room at SHARC Mountain Meadow Quilters 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. second & fourth Tuesday. Crescent room at SHARC Couples Bridge 6 p.m. Crescent room, SHARC Sign up at the Marketplace Info: 541-556-6408
Wednesday Sunriver Rotary 7:30 a.m., Hearth Room at the Sunriver Lodge Info: 541-593-1756 Mountain Meadow Quilters 10 a.m., third Wednesday. Crescent room at SHARC.
Thursday Sunriver Yoga Club 8:45 a.m. All levels welcome Crescent room, SHARC. $5 sugg. donation. 541-585-5000 Sunriver Pickleball Club 7:30-10:30 a.m. Fort Rock Park through September. Info: 541-593-2171 Duplicate Bridge 6 p.m., First, second, fourth & fifth Thursday, Crescent room at SHARC. Info: 541-556-6408
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Volunteers welcome for annual War on Weeds Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) will be hosting the annual War on Weeds ( WOW ) Week between July 29 and Aug. 5. Now in its 16th year, WOW channels the Sunriver community’s commitment to protecting its fragile ecosystem into a concentrated effort to remove noxious weeds from common areas. “Noxious weeds are a serious threat to our natural spaces, and it takes everyone’s cooperation to rid Sunriver of these invasive plants,” said Pat Arnold, WOW Week team captain. “The seeds of noxious
weeds don’t respect property boundaries,” she continued. “A noxious weed on commons this season will lead to noxious weeds on nearby private property next year – and vice versa – if not managed properly. We all need to do our part to support WOW.” As a week-long effort, Sunriver home and business owners, community groups, visitors and others can volunteer to pull noxious weeds from Sunriver common areas anytime. As in the past, weedpulling areas will be designated but all volunteers will have the opportunity to participate on
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With demand for tickets to the Sunriver Music Festival at an all-time high, the Sunriver Music Festival has added a second Pops Concert on Monday, Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m. at Summit High School in Bend. Thomas Lauderdale, lead man of the hit band Pink Martini, will join Sunriver Music Festival’s Young Artists Scholarship alumnus Hunter Noack in performing Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” These dynamic pianists on two pianos will join the full orchestra for an unforgettable two nights: Aug. 14 and Aug. 15. Lauderdale, a featured soloist at the festival in 2008 and 2011, returns with members Pink Martini to perform their Afro-Cuban arrangement of Prokofiev’s “Peter & the Wolf.” Soprano, community advocate, and 2002 Miss America Katie Harman joins as narrator and vocalist. “The overwhelming popularity for our pops program demanded a second show and we are extremely grateful to Lauderdale and everyone else in agreeing to add a second performance to give more music lovers an opportunity to share a memorable evening,” said Pam Beezley, festival executive director. For more information on all performances or to purchase tickets, call 541-593-9310 or visit www.sunrivermusic.org
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For the seventh year, the Sunriver Women’s Club will be sponsoring the Sunriver Art Faire Aug. 12-14, featuring dozens of artists exhibiting a variety of different mediums, including ceramics, glass, jewelry, painting, photography, sculpture, textiles, woodworking and mixed media. This large variety will present shoppers with many opportunities to purchase pieces for themselves, as well as gifts for family and friends. While browsing the artist booths, attendees can also enjoy professional entertainment on the stage, including music in jazz, country, classic rock, swing and easy listening. After grabbing dinner at one of the many local restaurants, go to the street dances taking place Friday and Saturday night — providing a great finish to a day of art and entertainment. For additional information and faire schedule, visit www. sunriverartfaire.com OLSON BUILDING AND DESIGN LLC Kitchen • Bath • Decks • Remodels
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Lodge exhibits works by High Desert Art League By Billye Turner The Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery presents the High Desert Art League (HDAL) exhibition entitled “Art in a Series” running through Sept. 5. Members of the HDAL will be present at a reception in their honor on Saturday, July 9, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the upper gallery. Art in a Series unites the 12 members of the league in the show of varied imagery and mediums. Professional artist members include Cindy Briggs, JM Broderick, Helen Brown, Patricia (Pat) Clark, MaryLea Harris, David Kinker, Lisa and Lori Lubbesmeyer, Jacqueline Newbold, Vivian Olsen, Janice Rhodes, Barbara Slater and Joren Traveller. Briggs, inspired by western skyscapes, exhibits three watermedia paintings. She creates her dramatic skies using brushwork and her fingers to create energy and movement, lost and found edges, bright light and colorful shadow shapes. A member of the American Watercolor and the National Watercolor Society, she has won numerous
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national awards. Clark presents ink drawings of water storage, usage, water tables and water flows depicting environmental concerns. After nearly 40 years as a full professor at the University of Southern California and elsewhere, she moved to Bend and founded Atelier 6000, a printmaking workshop. Her life of
service to education and the arts earned her the recognition of an “I Am Oregon” award. Fine artist, muralist and teacher, Kinker explores his wilderness experience in vivid acrylic paintings. Inspired by his deep connection to nature and water from 25 years as a naturalist and river guide on different rivers, the artist shows
paintings of the Grand Canyon as seen from the Colorado River. His public murals appear at Deschutes Brewery, Tower Theater, St. Charles Medical Center and other locations. Harris shows three acrylic paintings of abstracted nature. She creates bright backgrounds by layering colorful acrylics then, to create texture and depth, scrapes the painted surface with unwanted, disposable plastic gift cards. While useful tools, the plastic cards also symbolize our consumer-driven society polluted with man-made waste. From this ironic use of waste comes her light-filled and whimsical imagery, emphasizing the beauty of “nature in its still state.” The Lubbesmeyer twins turn their attention to cityscapes. Known internationally for their
expressionistic compositions of fiber applique with overstitching, depicting both nature and the city, the sisters now turn to painting. Through the use of acrylic and graphite, the artists draw and paint on canvas, blurring the lines and angles of the man-made landscape to represent the dynamism of urban dwelling. Rhoades works with encaustic. A challenging medium, the Greek word encaustic means “to burn in” and combines pure beeswax, resin and pigment fused with heat. The method originated thousands of years ago for painting on hulls of ships as well as for Fayum funeral masks used in Egyptian burial tombs now in collections of the British Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Louvre.
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Art often strikes an emotional chord All artists strive to evoke emotion in those who view their art. The July featured artists at the Artists Gallery Sunriver have achieved that goal. It doesn’t matter that the art media utilized by these artists range from jewelry and gourd art to photography and pastel paintings, the viewer can’t help but feel the emotion and admire the beauty. Stop by the gallery and enjoy these special works of art. If your calendar allows, be sure to attend the monthly Second Saturday reception on July 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. to enjoy food, wine and beer while chatting with the artists about their work. Reaching for new creative horizons keeps artist Susan Harkness-Williams in a constant state of curiosity in her fine gourd art sculptures. As a student of mixed media, she will draw from an illustrator’s perspective, a contemporary nature scape, or a nod to her
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upon a background of a stylized rising sun relief representing hope and renewal. Metal smith and jewelry designer Stella Rose Powell creates hand-wrought art jewelry using traditional tools such as a hammer and anvil. Each piece is unique to the characteristics of the metal, the receptiveness of the hammer and the intimate relationship she has with nature. The artist uses the method of metal deformation to develop her own fold form elements. Petals and leaves are hammered from copper, sterling silver and gold bimetal sheet and forged into sensuous
curves, ruffles and folds. Her newest jewelry collection is titled “Beyond the Garden.” An award-winning pastel artist, Laurajo Sherman utilizes her chosen medium to capture the light and energy of nature in each of her museum worthy pieces. Sherman’s combination of brilliant saturated color and the energy and movement of her actual painting strokes evokes an immediate viewer reaction. Her pieces “Daisy Power” and “Red Poppies” are great examples of her emotive style. Most recently, the artist was awarded a Richardson Award and achieved signature
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Visit the classics during car show Flash back to the past as Village Bar & Grill proudly presents the third annual Sunriver Antique & Classic Car Show. Enjoy a summer’s day strolling through The Village at Sunriver admiring cars from the 1920s and 1930s, hot rods and muscle cars of the 1970s and 1980s. “Elvis” will be in the house again this year, providing entertainment throughout the day. Join the fun on Saturday, July 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you are the owner of car built before 1980 and would like to enter, go to http://villageatsunriver.com/ event/sunriver-classic-carshow/?instance_id=16 to sign up. Info: Email events@alpineentertainment.com
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Another piece “TAPS...Day is Done” is an archival color photograph taken at Lake Slocum in British Columbia. Taken just after sundown, the photo captures the quiet and tranquility of the deserted location. A fitting memorial to those who served, you can almost hear the echo of the trumpet playing taps.
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Everyone welcome to the SRWC community picnic www.sunriverwomensclub.com Sunriver Women’s Club presents its mid-summer community picnic Thursday, July 21 at Mary McCallum Park. The picnic is open to all residents, guests and neighbors in the greater Sunriver area. Cost is $12.50 for adults and $6 for children ages 6 to 12. Each family is asked to bring a salad, side dish or dessert to serve 12. Consider that your dish might sit in the heat if using mayonnaise. SRWC provides barbecue ribs and chicken prepared by Wallow Restaurant as well as soda and water. Plates, drinking cups, napkins and eating utensils are also supplied. Beer and wine will be available at a no host bar operated by Sunriver Brewing Company. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. Stay until dusk enjoying the setting sun on the bank of the Deschutes River. Guitarist, Greg Botsford, will provide live entertainment. The SRWC “Beginnings & Endings” cookbook will be for sale for $15. Buy your Macy’s Shop for a Cause tickets for $5 each to receive discounts off purchases Aug. 26-28.
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sunriver women’s club and dinner. Couples & guests welcome. Walk along the lake then have barbecue at 4 p.m. Please RSVP so we can let the restaurant know. Meet at Holy Trinity Catholic Church at 1 p.m. to carpool. Co-leaders: Sheila Schmerber and Linda Shearman.
The SRWC community picnic is held at Mary McCallum Park.
Make reservations online at srwcpicnic@gmail.com or signup at the Marketplace, SROA administration building or SHARC. Deadline to register is July 18. Payment will be accepted in cash or check at the park. Parking is limited so please carpool, walk or bike if possible. Bonnie Mankoff and Mark Borg are the picnic organizers. — Marcia Schonlau & Cindy McCabe, co-presidents July birthday luncheon Those with a July birthday should check www.sunriverwomensclub.com for date, time and place of your luncheon.
Soft Soles walking RSVP for the walks to srwc softsoles@gmail.com. • July 4: Walk in the parade with a yellow Art Faire T-shirt. Meet by Fort Funnigan at 9:30 a.m. • July 13: Deschutes River Walk in Bend, 3 miles with lunch at an Old Mill Restaurant. Meet at Holy Trinity Catholic Church (HTCC) at 9 a.m. to carpool. Co-leaders needed. • July 20: Todd Lake, about 3 miles. Meet at HTCC at 9 a.m. to carpool. Bring a sack lunch. Co-leaders: Lynn Cervantes and Linda Shearman. • July 29: Cultus Lake, walk
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Outdoorsman Gary Lewis guest of next anglers club Sunriver Anglers Club welcomes a well-known and informative outdoorsman and writer, Gary Lewis, to its general meeting on July 21, 7 p.m. at SHARC. Most of you have read Gary Lewis’ columns in the Bend Bulletin, in numerous magazine articles or one of his 15 fishing and hunting books, or watched the TV show “Frontier Unlimited” which Lewis hosts. Currently he is publishing the sixth edition of “Fishing Central Oregon and Beyond,” which is a must-have guidebook for any angler who fishes
our region. This newest edition should be released in time for the July meeting so you can acquire the most up to date information about our waters.
Many of Lewis’s books have won Northwest Outdoor Writers Association (NOWA) Excellence in Crafts awards and he has received numerous awards for his newspaper columns and magazine articles. Lewis has been past president of NOWA and was recently awarded the prestigious Enos Bradner Award. Some of his book titles include: “Fishing Mt. Hood Country,” “Oregon Lake Maps and Fishing Guide,” “Freshwater Fishing Oregon and Washington” and “Trout Fishing in the Pacific Northwest.”
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occur in the later morning and extend into the afternoon on many days. To extend your fishing day, stock up on various stages of this insect to cover the hatch thoroughly. Callibaetis mayflies hatch Turn to Callibaetis, page 21
Lewis lives in Central Oregon with his wife and three camo-clad daughters. Some of his newspaper columns are engaging descriptions of teaching and fishing with his children and other youth. This can be an inspiration to readers to get their children or other youth engaged in the great sport of fishing. The future protection and support of wildlife and fishing activities will depend on our youngest fishers and hunters. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Lewis has been exploring, running rivers and fishing here since his youth. He is also well travelled and has hunted and fished in seven countries and across the United States. If you want to find out about fishing in the Pacific Northwest or other destinations ask Lewis as he’s probably been there. His presentation will include a discussion of fishing in our lakes from his perspective. He will explain how to read
lakes quickly, what to look for and how to start prospecting for trout right away. He will inform us of the three best lakes for bass and the six best lakes for large trout. He will also explain the eight rules for catching large trout and how to set up an ambush to catch a fish displaying a regular feeding pattern. The program will encourage the audience to think in different ways and participate with their own insights. This will be an informative and stimulating program. Everyone is welcome to come early at 6:30 p.m. to socialize and then the program begins at 7 p.m. THE REAL ESTATE EXPERT YOUR FRIENDS RECOMMEND! Ginny Kansas-Meszaros Principal Broker Accredited Buyer Specialist Certified Residential Specialist ginny.m.kansas@gmail.com
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Mosquitoes get people buzzing By Susan Berger, Scene Staff A flying mosquito has to be one of the most irritating sounds on the planet. That high-pitched whine is enough to send anyone running with arms flailing in an attempt to fight off a seemingly invisible foe. In some years, the mosquitoes in and around Sunriver can quickly spoil one’s summer fun. So far, the ’squitoes have been fairly light this season, but that could change in an instant if conditions are right.
Thankfully, the greater Sunriver area has Four Rivers Vector Control District (FRVCD) on our side to battle the pesky insects. Formed in 1986, FRVCD manager Chad Stubblefield said that before the control district was formed the mosquitoes would be so bad “you couldn’t even go outside.” “If we weren’t doing what we’re doing, it would be much, much worse,” said Stubblefield. Each year, the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) contracts with FRVCD, which
combats mosquitoes within 20 square miles — as far north as Benham Falls and south to La Pine State Park. Spring snowmelt, summer rains and water released from area reservoirs all contribute to how bad a mosquito season may be. Due to this year’s early, above average temperatures, FRVCD started control measures in mid-March — treating standing water with hand crews and a helicopter application. “An increase in water levels can reach eggs that have been waiting dormant for years,” said Stubblefield.
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FRVCD focuses on controlling mosquitoes in the larval stage with a biological control agent called BTI (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) before they take flight. An environmentally safe, naturally occurring soil bacterium, BTI is distributed in standing water, and once ingested, kills the mosquito larva before they can emerge from the water as adults. “Controlling larva is the most effective,” said Stubblefield. Fogging only takes place between dusk and dawn on calm evenings above 60 degrees. Since mosquitoes bed down by 55 degrees, that is the turn off temperature. Fogging is not done during the day to avoid impacting beneficial insects such as bees. Fogging kills flying adult mosquitoes and intercepts those flying in from surrounding areas. “We try to keep their numbers down to a tolerable level, but mosquitoes only need a thimble of water to reproduce and there is a tremendous amount of standing water in the Sunriver area,” said Stubblefield. Female mosquitoes will fly up to 20 miles to find a blood meal for egg development and
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Noxious weed season has arrived To protect Sunriver’s native plant communities, wildlife habitat, and property values, the Sunriver Owners Association’s Natural Resources Department inspects all common and private property for noxious weeds.
Noxious weeds are highly invasive, non-native plants with the potential to reproduce quickly, and eliminate native and ornamental vegetation from the landscape. The environmental and economic threat to our natural spaces
posed by noxious weeds is so great, Deschutes County and Sunriver have ordinances and regulations requiring property owners to take action to eliminate noxious weeds from their land. Spotted knapweed, Dalmatian toadflax, and several varieties of thistle are the noxious
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Callibaetis Pullover Cripple materials list Hook: Daiichi 1180 size 1416 or similar Thread: Tobacco brown, 70 Denier Trailing shuck: Zelon in mayfly brown Abdomen: Natural turkey biot in dark brown Thorax: Light olive dubbing (75 percent), UV dubbing tan (25 percent) Wing: Zelon in dark dun Tying instructions and steps are being published in video form, and can be found on the Sunriver Anglers Face-
in the late morning to early afternoon and, as they emerge, many have difficulty passing through the surface tension on the water and fail to fully emerge as an adult. These unfortunate insects often become trout food, as the fish key on insects that won’t fly away. That is one of the main reasons I focus on fishing cripple patterns. Trout key on this stage as cripples are the easiest to intercept during a hatch. Trout will swim along the surface and slurp down the cripples. Time the rise with your cast and
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weeds present in Sunriver. These plants are emerging now, and mature throughout the summer (when flowers become visible) before going to seed. Owners should inspect their property now and for the next few months for noxious weeds and remove knapweed and thistle by pulling, and toadflax by spraying (pulling toadflax can actually stimulate growth). To assist homeowners in this effort, SROA’s Natural Resources Department staff will be inspecting private properties and common areas and will notify homeowners in mid-July if weeds are present on their property. “A courtesy letter will be sent to homeowners – even if just a few plants are found,” said Patti Gentiluomo, SROA director of Natural Resources.
“These weeds are aggressive, and seeds may be dormant in the soils for several years before plants appear. Even if just one plant is present, it should not be ignored.” Properties with excessive noxious weeds will be issued a notice of deficiency and homeowners must bring the property into compliance with Sunriver’s Noxious Weed Management Plan to avoid a citation — and more importantly — to prevent the weeds from going to seed and spreading throughout the community. Owners are invited to visit the “noxious weed garden” at the SROA administrative office where staff is available to assist with weed identification and answer questions, or call 541-593-1522.
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Keeping things fresh and new in SROA’s Recreation Department By Shawn Cannon, After multiple ideas were disSROA Recreation Director cussed, a disc golf course seemed Summer 2016 to be the best fit. is shaping up to The proposed be fantastic with a 9-hole course was new amenity added expected to be to the offerings at open this month. SHARC and new Disc golf plays cardio equipment almost like reguin the fitness center. lar golf but uses Your SROA staff has Frisbee-like discs been hard at work that you throw brainstorming, con(from a tee) and structing and pretry to land inside paring you and your Shawn Cannon an above ground guests for a wonderchain basket (the ful Sunriver summer experience. “hole”). The goal is to complete each hole in the fewest throws, New disc golf course and lowest score wins. As we head into our fifth sumDisc courses are often placed mer season at SHARC, we con- throughout a wide variety of tinue to review operations to terrain, which adds to the chalensure we are providing a variety lenge. The SHARC course will of activities for owners and guests, utilize the area on and around while also making sound opera- the tubing hill. Disc golf is easy tional decisions. to learn and doable by most ages This year, SROA opted to con- and fitness levels. For more inforvert the tubing hill to a seasonal mation about disc golf, visit www. winter amenity (Nov. 19-Feb. discgolf.com 28). However, we felt there was The course is available free to still an opportunity to offer an owners with their 2016 Member all-ages activity for the summer. Preference ID card, Recreation
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When there is no traffic or a safe gap, drivers entering a circle do not have to stop but should always slow down enough to safely stop if necessary. •
Circles are not like four-way stops. You do not get a turn to go. You may only enter the roundabout when there is a safe gap in traffic flow. •
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Avoid stopping inside a circle or backing up – even if you miss your exit. Simply drive around the circle again until you reach your desired exit road. •
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Plus cardholders and is included with SHARC daily admission. Players must check-in at the SHARC front desk. A mid-range disc is included and disc putters are available upon request. For those that wish to come play just the disc golf, it will be $5 to rent the discs and includes a course map with scorecard. A deposit on the discs will not be required but the SHARC front desk staff will need some form of collateral in exchange for rental discs. These items include (Member Preference card, Recreation Plus card, or drivers license). This course is intended for all ages and abilities. We ask users respect the pace and variety of users that may play. Similar to golf, if your pace of play is slower than the group following you, please let them play through. The course will be monitored but is not staffed. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Labor Day, and remain available for play through Oct. 31 with an amended closing hour. For those who have their own disc golf equipment, you are welcome to use the course but you must still check-in at the SHARC front desk. New cardio fitness equipment If you haven’t been to SHARC fitness center lately, you’ll be please to discover that all treadmills, elliptical and AMT cross-trainers have been replaced with new 2016 Precor P82 models. These machines were initially purchased as part of SHARC’s 2012 opening, and are part of the reserve program. The equipment was covered under a three-year parts and labor warranty, and due to be replaced in 2015. After a comprehensive evaluation of each machine last spring, it was
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(541) 585-3147 www.SunriverSHARC.com determined we could get by for another year. However, in the nick of time, we started to have issues with belts, treadmill decks and other large fixes but were already poised to upgrade the machines. Coincidently, Precor had just launched their newest version of these machines equipped with the latest technology. The improvements in the P82 model include a 10 times faster processing speed, and a brighter, crisper screen that provides cleaner, richer graphics and
colors. These models also come with a USB charging port so any device, not just an Apple phone, can be used. Additionally, they have features that allow for future technology updates, such as Bluetooth and WiFi proximity connectivity for your Preva workout-tracking chip that you can load into your phone for ease of use. These upgrades will roll out over the next year. As we do with any major purchase, we evaluate different brand options and weigh the Turn to Recreation, page 23
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Protecting yourself as temperatures rise By Matt Catanzaro, SHARC Aquatics Operations Manager Summer is here. The days are longer and the temperature is warmer. Who wouldn’t want to be outside, sunbathing, swimming, biking, taking nice long walks, or tubing the river? While summer means fun in the sun, make sure you’re not getting too much of a good thing. Avoid overexposure to the sun can cause a few problems: dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, sunburns, premature aging of the skin, wrinkling and skin cancer (including melanoma). By practicing proper sun protection you can help reduce your risk of these potential problems. When you are out in the sun, be extra cautious during the hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. During this time of the day is the most hazardous for UV exposure. UV rays are the greatest during the late spring and early summer. There are some very easy options for sun protection:
Sunscreen · Apply sunscreen with sun protective factor (SPF) 15 or higher, and UVA and UVB protection. · Sunscreen wears off. Put it on again if you stay out in the sun for more than two hours, and after you swim or do things that make you sweat. · Check the sunscreen’s expiration date. Sunscreen without an expiration date has a shelf life of no more than three years, but its shelf life is shorter if it has been
exposed to high temperatures. Clothing · Loose-fitting long-sleeved shirts and long pants made from tightly wowo ven fabric offer the best protection from the sun’s UV rays. A wet T-shirt offers much less UV propro tection than a dry one. Darker colors promay offer more pro tection than lighter colors. · If wearing this type of clothing isn’t practical, at least try to wear a T-shirt or a beach cove-up. Keep in mind that a typical t-shirt has an SPF rating lower than 15, so use other types of protection as well. Hats · For the most protection, wear a hat with a brim all the way around that shades your face, ears, and the back of your neck. A tightly woven fabric, such as canvas, works best to protect your skin from UV rays. Avoid straw hats with holes that let sunlight through. A darker hat may offer more UV protection.
skin damage and skin cancer by seeking shade under an umbrella, tree, or other shelter before you need relief from the sun. Your best bet to protect your skin is to use sunscreen or wear protective clothing when you’re outside — even when you’re in the shade. Water, water, water · Drink a full glass of water first thing in the morning when you wake up. · Carry a bottle of water with you and drink periodically throughout the day. · Don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink water. · Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. For more information, please visit www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/ basic_info /prevention.htm or call 1-800-CDC-INFO.
· If you wear a baseball cap, you should also protect your ears and the back of your neck by wearing clothing that covers those areas, using sunscreen with at least SPF 15, or by staying in the shade. Sunglasses · Sunglasses protect your eyes from UV rays and reduce the risk of cataracts. They also protect the tender skin around your eyes from sun exposure. · Wear sunglasses that wrap around and block as close to 100 percent of both UVA and UVB rays as possible. Most sunglasses sold in the United States, regardless of cost, meet this standard. Shade · Seek shade, especially during midday hours. · You can reduce your risk of
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Redesigned Sunriver Music Festival’s website offers faster ticket buying, more features Purchasing tickets to the concerts of the 39th season of the Sunriver Musical Festival just got a whole lot easier thanks to a totally redesigned user-friendly website at www.sunrivermusic. org. In addition to offering easier online ticketing, the dynamic new site features a new announcement page with regular performance updates and a brand-new musicians page that highlights the well-renowned roster of top talent that makes the festival the premier professional, high quality, classical
music festival in Central Oregon. The website was designed by Thomas Brunt, owner of OutFront, Inc. and the project was managed by Meagan Iverson, executive assistant at the festival. “Our goal was to present a new, clean, elegant online home that reflects the style and quality of the Sunriver Music Festival,” said Pam Beezley executive director. “Tom and Meagan did an outstanding job in making the special features of our festival more available to all our visitors online.”
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For more details on the following performances, visit the new website. Please note: Due to the popularity of this year’s Pops Concert with Thomas Lauderdale and Hunter Noack, the festival has added a second Pops Concert: • Classical Concert I: Sunday, Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m. Sunriver Resort Great Hall • Family Concert: Monday, Aug. 8, 4 p.m. Sunriver Resort Great Hall • Piano Master Class: Monday, Aug. 8, 6 p.m. Sunriver Resort Great Hall • Piano & Violin Solo Concert: Tuesday, Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m. Sunriver Resort Great Hall • Classical Concert II: Wednesday, Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m. Sunriver Resort Great Hall • Classical Concert III: Friday, Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m. Tower Theatre • Pops Concert: Sunday, Aug.
14, 7:30 p.m. Summit High School • Additional Pops Concert: Monday, Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m. Summit High School • Cello Solo Concert: Tuesday, Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m. Sunriver Resort Great Hall
• Classical Concert IV: Thursday, Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m. Sunriver Resort Great Hall For more information or to purchase your tickets, you can go online, email tickets@sunri vermusic.org or call the festival ticket office at 541-593-9310.
SRMF awards record number of scholarships The Sunriver Music Festival’s Young Artists Scholarship (YAS) program had a record breaking year and awarded $38,000 to 29classical music students between the ages of 12 to 23 over the weekend of June 1-3. The individual scholarships ranged from $200 to $5,000. Celebrating 21 years, the Young Artists Scholarship program has awarded $438,300 to 135 Central Oregon music students in middle school, high school and college. To qualify for scholarships, students must reside in Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook or Harney counties and they must aspire to be professional
classical musicians. “This year, out of the 29 scholarships, eight of the students were new applicants to the program,” said Jodie Bischof, Young Artists Scholarship program chairman. “We have never had so many students audition for scholarships in the history of this program.” On June 12 at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Sunriver, 17 of the 2016 scholarship winners performed to a full house at the annual Young Artists Scholarship Concert. The YAS program began in 1996 with a handful of talented music students and a generous grant from the
Sunriver Women’s Club. Today, the women’s club continues to support the festival’s music education programs in addition to a growing number of individual contributors. Other grants supporting the Sunriver Music Festival’s music education programs are from the Sunriver Rotary Club and the Oregon Community Foundation. The majority of the individual contributions to the scholarship program occur at the Sunriver Music Festival’s annual fundraiser, Festival Faire (scheduled for Sunday, July 31 at the Sunriver Resort Great Hall). Turn to Scholarships, page 30
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Match play available By Jake Davis, Sunriver Tennis on site director Whether you are visiting Sunriver for a short time, or live here year round, it can be hard to meet new tennis players in the area. If you are one of those players looking to become more involved in social play, I would encourage you Jake Davis to attend our Saturday Morning Smash held at the north courts from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This adult clinic consists of a short drill session followed by fun and level-based doubles. Players can sign up alone or with a partner. This is a great way to not only get some match practice, but to also meet fellow players at your level. We also offer our adult clinic, “Skills & Drills” Monday - Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. This drill session focuses solely on point play and will put men and women in common match situations. Every week we will have a new theme for this clinic to give our students a wide variety of skills and strategies that will improve their overall match play. Players may sign up in advance or drop-in. Last summer, we started the tradition of hosting exhibition matches between local pros at the resort. Throughout the summer, families are invited to come and watch high-level exhibition matches. These complimentary events will be held the last Thursday of the month at 5 p.m. We hope these exhibitions will not only be entertaining but also offer inspiration to players looking to take their game to a higher level. In addition to our clinics, our tennis staff is available daily for private and group lessons. For a complete listing of our tennis offerings, visit us at sunrivertennis.com or email me directly at sunriverten nis@gmail.com.
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Fire season: Open debris burning closed Fire season 2016 has officially begun for Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District. Above normal temperatures have quickly dried out wildland fuels. District fire managers have monitored fuel indices over the last few weeks to determine fire danger and the risk of fire spread. Long-term weather forecasts indicate a pattern of high temperatures with minimal possibility of precipitation, further drying fuels. Central Oregon had 16 more human-caused fires in the 2015
fire season than the 10-year average (2005-2014), which accounted for 60 percent of the total fire starts in the district for 2015. “We can’t predict when and how many lightning fires we will get, but we can reduce the number of human starts by being smart and deliberate in our actions,” said Mike Shaw, Central Oregon district forester. Recreationists are asked to put fire prevention into practice and be deliberate with their actions. Make sure campfires are out, and never leave a fire
ODOT reduces speed back to 55 on sections of Highway 97, Highway 20 the speed limit should be lowA review after March’s speed limit increase leads to changes er,” said Paul Mather, ODOT Deputy Director for Highway. Just three months after speed “We are implementing temlimits were increased from 55 porary speed zone orders that to 65 on some Oregon high- allow ODOT to reduce speeds ways, ODOT announced that in these areas as soon as signs speed limits for two segments of can be posted.” The four segments where Highway 97 and two segments of Highway 20 will be reduced ODOT is reducing the speed back to 55 mph. The changes limit from 65 to 55 mph are: • Highway 97 from Madras will take effect when new speed limit signs are posted — expect- to Terrebonne (about 16.5 miles) ed to be in place by July. • Highway 97 at the La Pine “Engineering analyses and review of crash data indicate south city limit (1 mile) that there are some areas where Turn to ODOT, page 33
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unattended. Clear the area around your campfire, removing flammable material outside the campfire. Fully extinguish cigarettes and properly dispose of them. The public is also reminded that sky lanterns and the use of tracer ammunition or exploding targets is illegal within the district during fire season. The Central Oregon Fire Chiefs Association (COFCA) officially closed open debris burning across the tri-county region in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties. COFCA strongly urges homeowners to prepare their property for fire season before there is smoke on the horizon. Residents who have yet to Firewise their properties will have three options for forest debris removal until fall and burn season opens again: chip the debris; haul to a local transfer site or pile and cover until fall. All Central Oregon fire departments and rural fire districts will continue to monitor weather and fuel moisture conditions in their district and may make modifications on a day-to-day basis. Fire agencies will monitor fuels and fire conditions throughout the summer and anticipate the opening of burn season again in late fall.
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Sunriver Service District June meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting May 19. Board members present: Jim Wilson, Mike Gocke, Greg Keller. Absent: Ron Angell, Mark Murray. SSD staff present: Debbie Baker, Andrea Bendetto, Rod Bjorvik, Marc Mills, Evan Kennedy. Public input: -None. Financial report: As of May 31, 2016: Resources………. 7,218,113 Police: Wages & Benefits.. 1,206,368 Materials &Services..141,311 Bike Patrol..................47,905 Fire: Wages & Benefits...1,681,797 Materials &Services..268,693 Non-departmental...140,507 Board actions: -Terri Waters was hired as the department’s office manager. She replaces Terri Vanderhey who recently retired.
Police: -Approved minutes of the May 19 regular meeting. -Deferred approval of the SSD Reserve Study until July’s meeting to allow the board time to go through the language and recommend any changes. -Approved financials ending May 31, 2016 (unaudited). -Approved spending approximately $93,000 to purchase new police radios. -Approved renewing SAIF as the SSD workman’s comp insurance carrier. -Approved resolution 2016008 for health insurance rates for fiscal year 2016-17. -Approved 2016 SSD Managing Board calendar.
agreed to consider providing $200,000 out of the transient room tax fund to the Sunriver Service District. The district would set aside this money for use in the construction of their training facility. The board discussed the possibility of making an annual plea to obtain a portion the transient room tax funds due to the fact that Sunriver brings in the largest portion of that tax. -A task force will look at rules enforcement with the increase in visitors impacting the district and SROA. -Discussed annual performance appraisals of the fire and police chiefs. The reviews will be conducted in July.
EMS calls, 2 motor vehicle accidents, 2 medical assists and 8 public service assistance. -The new engine was delivered. Crews are training on the new apparatus and waiting for additional equipment installations prior to putting the engine into service. -Background checks are being done on five potential new reserve firefighters. If they pass, they will be sent to the fire academy in Salem for Firefighter II training in August. -An Emergency Operations Plan tabletop drill took place June 1. The cooperative training went well and was also attended by key SROA and resort staff.
ical checks are complete the new officer could be on duty in late July or early August. The meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 3 p.m. at the Sunriver Fire Station Training Room, 57475 Abbot Drive in Sunriver. Approved meeting minutes are posted to www. sunriversd.org as available.
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Bike Patrol: Events Training: Admin projects Patrol Hours: Other: Total: House Checks: Public Assistance:
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Chief’s reports: Police: Fire: -In May, the Sunriver Police -In May, there were 47 calls Board discussion: Department received 1,185 for the Sunriver Fire Depart-Director Gocke said calls for service, 27 of which De s c h u t e s C o u n t y h a s ment, which included 18 were emergencies. Officers investigated 32 cases, 24 suspiDepartment. ment many enforcement cious persons or prowlers, 13 • A training protocol that challenges. lost/found property, assisted Q. The Deschutes Coun- spells out the initial trainOur owners and visi- 45 citizens, conducted 202 ty Sheriff is stocking their ing and the yearly re-train- tors could help by strict- security checks, provided 327 patrol cars with ing, as well as con- ly following the Oregon community policing responsNaloxone Hydrotinuing training set speed of 25mph in es, issued 89 violations of chloride kits to be documentation. Sunriver, being observant SROA Rules & Regulations Driveway Sealcoating • Pothole Patching used in the event of • A Naloxone re- of pedestrian and bike and 247 pathway violations. a narcotic overdose. Parking Lot Striping • Street Sweeping porting plan. riders, ensuring youths -A background check is unWill the Sunriver If accepted into younger than 16 years of derway for a candidate to fill a Police Department t h i s p r o g r a m , age are wearing a bike hel- full-time patrol officer vacan541-270-7032 also stock their pathe Sunriver Po- met, and knowing the rules cy. Once background is done Licensed, Bonded & Insured trol cars with these lice Department and regulations established and physical and psychologChief Marc Mills kits? will purchase the by the Sunriver Owners N a l o x o n e a n d Association. For example: MICHAEL BENNETT A. Several law enforce- be reimbursed through a No skateboards on bike 541-598-7455 ment agencies in Central partnership with the Ore- paths, no smoking except Cell: 541-280-0995 Oregon have started carry- gon-Idaho High Intensity in specific areas, etc. Specializing in Remodels ing Naloxone kits in their Drug Trafficking Area proVisit our Sunriver Police Siding & Decks & CONSTRUCTION patrol vehicles due to an gram. Department website and Retrofit Windows increase in opiate (heroin) The medication is deliv- view our Public Service OLD TOWN ROOFING All types and aspects of overdoses. “Where Quality Counts” ered to a patient suffering Announcements relating roofing, including custom The Sunriver Police De- a severe narcotic analgesic to a number of our issues Handyman Service www.oldtownroofingandconstruction.com partment has begun the overdose by intranasal at- www.sunriverpd.org CCB# 153356 PO Box 9074 Bend, Oregon 97708 application process to be omization (spraying up the able to carry and use Nal- nose). Narcotic analgesics oxone in the event a person includes heroin, Oxycorequires treatment for an done, Oxycontin, and othopiate overdose. In many er opioid related medicainstances law enforcement tions. With the number of is first on scene in these vacationers that come to situations as first respond- Sunriver throughout the ers and having a Naloxone year we believe that we may kit immediately available be able to respond quickly would allow us to deploy to an opiate overdose and it to treat, reduce injury, help a person reduce the or prevent a fatality from chance of injury or death. an opiate overdose. We are applying with the Q. The summer season “Oregon Coalition for the is officially underway and Responsible Use of Meds, more people = more probNaloxone Life Saving Ini- lems. What should owners tiative Fund.” Some of the and visitors be more aware of guidelines that we must in the summer months? establish are: • A Naloxone Use Policy A. Summer in Sunriver specific to Sunriver Police brings the police depart-
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SUNRIVER POLICE LOG Selected log entries from the Sunriver Police SCMC = St. Charles Medical Center R&Rs = Rules & Regulations RP = Reporting Person GOA = Gone On Arrival UTL = Unable To Locate DUII = Driving Under Influence of Intoxicants SBC = Settled By Contact DOA = Dead On Arrival BAC = Blood Alcohol Content
DCJ = Deschutes County Jail SFST = Standardized Field Sobriety Test DCSO = Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office SFD = Sunriver Fire Department OSP = Oregon State Police MVA = Motor Vehicle Accident DWS = Driving While Suspended BOLO = Be On the Look Out RO = Registered Owner
5/3 - RP called to advise he had consumed too many beverages after dinner, so he decided to walk home and would be back for his car in the morning. 5/5 - RP reported an injured deer near Verdin Lane. The deer was located and mobile. No action needed. 5/6 - Assisted OSP by conducting a Drug Influence Evaluation on a suspect they had in custody for DUII after causing a crash on Hwy 97. It was determined that the suspect was under the influence of multiple controlled substances in addition to alcohol. 5/7 - RP had concerns about the noise level created by her renters on Diamond Peak Ln. She requested extra nighttime patrol. 5/9 - A Country Store employee reported that a dog had been tied up outside the store or a couple of hours. The dog was a medium sized, black, longhaired critter with no tags or chip. After waiting for a few hours for the owner to claim him, he was transported to the Humane Society. 5/11 - An ever alert off duty SRPD officer alerted us to the whereabouts of a wanted subject who was then located and lodged at DCJ. 5/12 - RP reported suspicious goings-on at Three Rivers School about four teenage boys in a vehicle. They had earlier attempted to obtain guest passes but were turned down. The boys had left, but then returned and were loitering in the parking lot. We contacted the subjects and were not able to get a logical answer for their presence. They were warned not to provide false information to police officers. They agreed to leave. 5/12 - Report about a mentally ill adult. The subject had left the area upon our arrival. He was last seen driving a motorcycle at a high rate of speed. UTL. 5/14 - RP of a minor attempting to purchase cigarettes in the Sunriver Business Park. RP refused the sale when the subject could not provide identification. The subject’s friend was of age and had ID, however, he too, was refused sale. The RP reported selling the same brand to an older male a few minutes later. He was then seen handing them to the same kids who had attempted to first make the purchase. Officer located the older male and was informed that all involved subjects were over eighteen and that identification was available.
Citizen Patrol forms initial response for search and rescue
senior member of SAR and a Sunriver owner, stepped forward and volunteered to lead the IRT efforts. Members continue monthly Sunriver was divided into 15 By Bob Hann training and await the call — Late last year Sunriver Police zones for search purposes. IRT team members identi- ready to respond at all hours Chief Marc Mills asked the Citizens Patrol (CP) to develop an fied all the possible hazards and and weather conditions with their specially initial response prepared backeffort in Sunriver packs of supplies. that could launch Chief Mills ahead of the arsays the rapid rerival of the counsponse capability ty search and resof this team to cue (SAR) team launch an initial in the event of a search in the first missing person in 15-20 minutes Sunriver. a person goes Al Hornish, a missing (an hour senior member Citizens Patrol team members, like the mail carriers, will go or more before of the Deschutes out in any weather. the county SAR County SAR and team can arrive from Bend) Sunriver owner, agreed to train attractions to a missing person could be critical to the successan initial group of 18 Citizens in each zone, such as water Patrol members, all of whom hazards on the golf course, the ful outcome of a missing perwould consent to be on call Deschutes River, maintenance son with dementia or autism. And if someone in your 24/7. Originally dubbed the yards, and swimming pools, family is that missing person, “hasty team,” they later settled etc. to assist in the planning on the name Initial Response of a search. A comprehensive don’t wait by starting your Team (IRT). missing person questionnaire own search before calling 911. Extensive planning and was developed to aid the team Every minute counts, and training ensued, first in the in quickly learning the behav- the earlier a formal search is classroom and then in the field. iors of the missing individual. initiated the faster that person Drills were held, including Hornish has since moved out will be found with a good sound sweeps and grid searches. of Sunriver. Fred Cliff, another outcome.
Fire department hosts open houses The Sunriver Fire Department (SRFD) will begin hosting its July open houses Fridays in July from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The community is welcome and encouraged to attend. Ever wonder what is on the inside of an ambulance? Hopefully you’ve never been flat on your back in one, but this is your opportunity to explore and see all the gear and equipment we use to help preserve life and take care of those in need.
How would you like to sit behind the wheel of a big, red, fire engine? Here’s your chance. Although you can’t take it for a spin, even sitting high up in the seat, you get the thrilling feel of responding with lights and siren to a fire. Chat with firefighters and check out hoses, air tanks, axes, everything they use to respond to a fire or other emergency. How about trying on some turnouts — the bulky protective suits
firefighters wear to keep safe in the extreme heat of a fire? If you’re lucky, you may be there as SRFD Truck 251 is rolled out of the firehouse apparatus bay, and the 75foot ladder is deployed into the sky. Remember, this is a firehouse… which means there are hoses… which means there is water. Be aware, as you never know what will happen when the hoses are charged and nozzles are open. For more information, contact SRFD at 541-5938622.
5/15 - RP on Red Cedar reported on-going problem with barking dogs wandering the neighborhood. We spoke with the male owner and advised him of SROA rules. He said he would speak with his wife, who was contacted last month for the same issue. The RP was advised to keep calling us if problem persists. 5/15 - RP called with concerns about his wife drinking again after going through treatment. He requested extra patrol near their residence in case she is DUI. 5/16 - RP on McKenzie Lane called to report suspicious circumstances at his residence. It was a burglary in progress. The bad guy was caught and hauled off to DCJ.
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5/18 - Report of a male sitting in a rear corner of the Sunriver library with several beer cans scattered around him. He was gone when officer arrived. Area was searched, but the man could not be located. Add one more activity to do at your local library. 5/18 - Report of possible squatters at home on Lassen Lane. House was secure. Extra patrol advised. 5/20 - RP, who was intoxicated herself, reported her drunken ex-boyfriend was repeatedly calling to taunt her for her recent DUII. Strangely, the ex-BF is also the RP’s houseguest of the night. She was given several options on how to effectively deal with the situation. She ultimately selected the most ineffective Turn to Police, page 32 Page 28
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Sunriver Emergency Operations Center Drill
By Jim Bennett The call went out at 10 a.m. “Report of a fast moving fire, east of Highway 97, heading west toward Sunriver…” And so began the 2016 preparedness drill for the Sunriver Emergency Operations Center Team, testing our ability to manage a critical incident. Fortunately, this was a drill and there was no fire or threat to our community, but there was the feeling of urgency, danger and immediate need for action throughout the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), located in the training room of the Sunriver Fire and Rescue Department. Even a mock incident reminds us all of the importance of preparedness and the need for coordinated, decisive and informed decision making. Each year, the Sunriver Service District coordinates an EOC drill to test our leadership, communication and management capabilities in the event of a major disaster or critical incident within our community. In this year’s drill we chose the regionally familiar theme of a wildland interface fire (a forest fire meeting the urban interface or community). The core EOC team is made up of representatives from the Sunriver Fire and Police
own resources and take action appropriate for their area of response, however it is all done in a coordinated effort so as to avoid duplication, wasted resources or conflicting responses. Led by the Emergency Operations Manager, Sunriver Fire Chief Art Hatch, the team received countless mock phone calls reporting various incidents and happenings that would be similar to a real incident. The team worked together to
identify resources that would be sent to the emergency as well as identifying how best to communicate and plan for response to a disaster in the future. The Incident Command System was, and is, the basis for the command structure during the drill and an actual incident. Blended with the National Incident Management System the organizations participated in the support functions necesTurn to Drill, page 31
Firefighter/paramedic JJ Johnston, left and Fire Chief Art Hatch prepare for the EOC drill.
departments, Sunriver Service District board, Sunriver Owner’s Association, Sunriver Resort and Sunriver Environmental. This multi-disciplinary team spent the first part of the day reviewing the operations of the EOC, working together as a team, understanding the resources locally and regionally in the event of a major incident and how to strategically plan a response to the incident.
The EOC is set up quickly, and can be moved to any location in the event the disaster threatens the area of the fire department. With tables arranged around the room, evacuation maps on the wall and a constantly growing electronic “log” of what was occurring, the room is energized with a sense of great responsibility to “get it right.” The individual organizations identify their
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Author Jim Lynch; book clubs at Sunriver Books and Music By Deon Stonehouse We are delighted to have Jim Lynch presenting “Before the Wind” Saturday, July 23 at 5 p.m. You do not have to be a sailor to enjoy this family saga set in Seattle, but oh boy, if you are, this is your book. Joshua Johannssen comes from a sailing family. The Bobos, senior and junior, (his grandfather
and father) are legendary in Puget Sound waters. The elder Bobo built a line of fast sailing ships; they dominated Puget Sound racing until newer, lighter, materials came along. The younger Bobo took an Olympic silver medal, racing with a ferociousness and passion that consumed his life. The baton then passed to Ruby, Joshua’s younger sister, who could sense
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wind as if it was a part of her. At the height of her prowess, she turned her back on racing, dedicating her life to making a difference in far off places. Bernard, the older brother, was also attracted to causes. With the same ferocity and passion he so loathed in his father, Bernard was willing to cross the boundary between legal and lethal. Joshua repairs sailboats and lives onboard in a marina in south Puget Sound. The story opens with Bobo Jr. luring Joshua into helping with a hush-hush renovation of his grandfather’s sailboat design. He plans on winning the Swiftsure Race and reinvigorating their boat building business. As the date for Swiftsure approaches, the clan is involved in one last race that will bring all their secrets and
Robert Louis Stevenson topic of book club Book clubs are fun to attend and a great way to meet other readers in the community. This month our clubs focus on books related to Robert Louis Stevenson. Held at Sunriver Books & Music in The Village at Sunriver, clubs meet Monday at 6:30 p.m., and everyone is welcome. July 11 the Mystery Book Club discusses “The Last Bookaneer” by Matthew Pearl. In the 1890s a new law was going to go into effect that would put an end to the wide open, wild ways of the publishing trade. Up until then, international copyright laws did not protect the authors of books. Publishers paid skilled “bookaneers” to pilfer the pages of unpublished novels thereby gaining possession of books they could publish without having to Turn to Clubs, page 31
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“We are very fortunate to have the generous support of the Young Artists Scholarship program from our local Sunriver community,” said Pam Beezley of the Sunriver Music Festival. “These students continue to amaze and inspire anyone who hears them perform and many of our students have significant financial needs. This scholarship program fills a need in our community.” Scholarships are awarded in three categories: 1) college or music conservatory tuition, 2) private music lessons and 3) music camps. While eight of the scholarship winners were new to the program this year, a number of students continue to audition each year for scholarships throughout their college career. “Over the years, we’ve watched these talented young musicians grow in confidence and skill and a number of these students have been accepted into prestigious college music programs,” said Bischof. “The cost of college education continues to escalate and our goal is to provide adequate financial support to help these students continue their music studies and become professional musicians.” For more information about the scholarship program or the summer festival or to purchase tickets, call the Sunriver Music Festival ticket office at 541-593-9310, email at information@sunrivermu sic.org or visit the website at www.sunrivermusic.org
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genius, a time of turmoil in the South Pacific, and the end of a continued from page 24 wild era in the book trade. Any compensate the author. As the Mathew Pearl book is a treat. date fast approached for the new Nancy Nelson reviewed “Uninternational treaty to go into der The Wide and Starry Sky” by effect and shut down the bookan- Nancy Horan, the Fiction Book eers, two of the most notorious Club’s selection for July 18. The and skilled would chase a final prize. Robert Louis Stevenson was ill, near the end of his time, living on Samoa and writing his final masterpiece. Pen Davenport and Belial both want to snatch the prize. Davenport is dashing and well regarded, Belial secretive and sinister. Each man very capable. Davenport’s assistant is Fergins, the narrator of the story, year is 1875. Fannie de Grift a bookseller who used to have a Osbourne has become weary of little book stall in London. The her husband Sam’s philandering story moves from America to ways. She has secured from him London to Samoa. Stevenson is money and a promise of monthly embroiled in the politics of the support. Soon after, she and her Island as Germany and America children arrive in Antwerp. Faneach vie to have their influence nie has high hopes of attending felt on the native population. It the Royal Academy of Fine Art is a fascinating look at a literary there. Much to her dismay, the
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school does not accept female students. Disappointment and tragedy bring Fannie and her brood to Paris. There she meets Robert Louis Stevenson, known as “Louis” to his friends. Though he is young, many years younger than Fannie, he finds himself
quite smitten with her. Fannie’s husband, in the meantime, convinces her to return with him to Monterey, California. The story goes back and forth between Fannie’s life and Louis’s. We are told that Louis has spent most of his childhood as a near invalid with severe lung problems. Thus he spent his younger years creatively, making up adventure stories, playing with his mind where his body could not participate. His
health is an issue with which he must struggle all of his life. Nevertheless, he follows Fannie, fully believing that he can win her over, knowing that she and her husband do not love one another. As their story continues, so does their tumultuous relationship. This is a book that left me a bit breathless, happy to have been able to take that life journey with these two incredibly creative and interesting people. July 25 the Classics Book Club discusses “Treasure Island” by Robert Louis Stevenson, a rip snorting good tale. Stevenson had just returned to Scotland from his first trip to the USA
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Hosts needed for Costa Rica Cultural Exchange Program By Lee Haroun Costa Rica has become a popular travel destination and retirement haven for many Americans. So it is fortunate that Oregon was paired with Costa Rica in the Partners of the Americas’ program. The program, begun in 1964, was designed as the “people to people” component of the Alliance for Progress, founded by President John F. Kennedy, to promote inter-American friendships, cooperation, understanding, and economic/social development throughout the hemisphere. A popular part of the program is the adult cultural exchange. Every September, Oregonians welcome a group of retired and professional Costa Ricans who come to enjoy a month-long journey that includes homestays
Police continued from page 28 option — to do nothing. 5/21 - Traffic stop on a vehicle on Cascade Drive. The driver refused to identify himself upon request and was detained. He then provided an Oregon ID Card which indicated that his license was suspended. He was issued with a whole bunch of citations.
Costa Rican visitors and their hosts enjoy a ranger-guided tour of Smith Rock.
in four Oregon communities (Central Oregon, Portland, the north coast and Hood River). In turn, a group of Oregonians spends the month of February in Costa Rica, staying with families in different parts of that country.
Sunriver owners, Sheila and Dave Schmerber, participated a few years ago and report having had wonderful experiences with the warm and friendly “Ticos.” Two years ago, Sunriver resident Turn to Exchange, page 37
5/22 - Traffic stop on a vehicle on Center Drive. Driver exited the parking lot of the Country Store by driving down the bike path. Driver was arrested for DUII and lodged at DCJ after a breath test.
street who owned the cars were contacted. Officer explained that the Sunriver Rules & Regulations did not allow parking in someone else’s driveway. This is probably also not allowed where they live. 5/28 RP was having problems getting her son to obey her. Officer talked to the boy and convinced him to listen to his mother. 5/28 - Contacted suspect on Rhododendron Ln. regarding wood that was stolen from the Mt. View Condos. Subject agreed to return the wood. 5/28 - Report of juveniles throwing rocks at the swans on Lake Aspen. UTL. Swans seemed OK.
5/25 - RP called to report an unknown male had called the ODOT dispatch center with a complaint and then threatened the operator.
5/28 - Report of two teenagers on skateboards. They were located and advised of Sunriver skateboard rules. They were last seen on foot.
5/26 - RP reported light coming on at a boarded up residence that should be empty. Officer determined the lights were a motion detector. No signs of anything suspicious.
5/29 - RP had questions about disposing of a flare gun and extra flares. He was referred to Deschutes County Waste Disposal and their times for accepting hazardous waste.
5/28 - Report of vehicles parked in drive of home on Colonial Lane that did not belong there. Guests staying on the same
5/29 - Report of renters on Yankee Mtn. Lane shooting a .22 cal rifle. They agree to stop shooting their air rifle.
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Sunriver Stars season preview, audition dates The Sunriver Stars Community Theater 2016-2017 season brings with it a phenomenal cast of directing talent. Each director has hand selected a show to provide a fiercely entertaining season of live theater. Cheri Redgrave will direct the season opener “Give My Regards To Broadway,” a musical that features the sparkling show tunes of George M. Cohen. Dick Foster is opening a Broadway show but is having problems with both money and his leading lady. Enter Mary Collins, an aspiring actress from New Rochelle, plus “Legs” Ruby, a Damon Runyon-type
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bookie who is on the run from the mob. Just as all appears lost, a financial angel appears with the money to do the show, and Mary gets her big chance at stardom. “Give My Regards To Broadway” will be the first s h ow produced by the Stars to feature a live band. The show will be at SHARC Sept. 30,
The new year starts off with a bang as funny-girl Reneé Nicole Owens holds auditions for “Nana’s Got A Secret” (tentative title). This play is a family-friendly farce that will leave you in stitches. Think doorslamming-I-Love-Lucy-style wackiness. The rights to this show are still pending, so the official title of this show is yet to be released. All we can say is that this show will star one sassy grandma. There will be roles for five women, three men, and one man or woman. Auditions will be held Jan. 5, 2017 and the show will (tentatively) run Feb. 24-26, 2017. The venerable Sandy Silver joins the Stars to teach an acting workshop on March. The workshop will be free for participants and is open to anyone who would like to attend. The
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2016 Sunriver Quilt Show and Sale More than 200 brightly colored quilts will be on display at the 28th annual Sunriver Quilt Show and Sale in The Village at Sunriver on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some of the quilts will be for sale. The public is invited to attend this outdoor quilt show sponsored by The Village at Sunriver and the Mountain Meadow Quilters guild. There is no admission charge to view the quilts. The featured quilter for this year’s show is Dolores Petty. Petty is one of the founders of the Mountain Meadow Quilters guild formed over 25 years ago. When first learning to quilt, she enrolled in a class that taught her to draft a block pattern on graph paper and then hand quilt the quilt —
which she still owns. She has displayed her quilts in shows in California and Oregon. These quilts include Dresden plate, hand appliqued Baltimore Album, New York Beauty, mariner’s compass, Japanese sashiko and modern, just to name a few. After traveling, Petty enjoys making a memory quilt to remind her of the vacation. She enjoys teaching and has shared her skills with the guild through Block of the Month lessons. Petty is a member and master quilter of the Mountain Meadow Quilters. The Mountain Meadow Quilters is a group of more than 120 quilt makers who meet twice a month in Sunriver to make quilts, share ideas, and learn about quilt-
ing from local and nationally known quilters. The guild has donated hundreds of quilts to Central Oregon groups. Recipients of this year’s quilt donations are the Mountain Star Nursery, Veterans Outreach in La Pine and Bend, Shepherd’s House and Kids’ Center. There will be a number of special exhibits at the s h ow. He x a g o n quilts, Baltimore Album inspired monogram quilts, Featured quilter Delores Petty. and quilts made during classes are among the special exhibits. In addition to quilts, there will be a bazaar of handcrafted items made by guild members, including doll quilts and potholders. It is never too early to do some
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Annual Rotary wine raffle, auction helps nonprofits By Mark Dennett This column shares what the local Rotarians, your Sunriver friends and neighbors, are doing to help south Deschutes County. Raising money for good Last month we mentioned that Rotary held its 14th Annual Wine Auction and Community Auction on June 3rd at Crosswater Golf Club. Now the numbers are in! All wine raffle tickets were sold thanks to the great work of raffle coordinator Rotarian Kevin Padrick. Winners of the raffle drawing were: 3rd place (12 wines): Steve Peters, 2nd place
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Sunriver men’s golf: Another ace; Crosswater retains Sunriver Cup
By Paul J. Grieco with Pat Howard, who had last Lyndon Blackwell brought his season’s only official ace). Given “A” game to the course during the luck of this group, maybe his June 1 second round match- Hughes is next. play event against Mike Hughes Unfortunately for Lyndon, and scored a hole-inhe doesn’t get to enone on Woodlands’ joy any of the $750 12th hole from 138 prize pot shared by yards with a pitching those who ace during wedge. “official play” of the “As you know, the SRMGC which are view from the tee can those events held on play tricks on you most Tuesdays during but I saw the ball Paul J. Grieco the golf season. That disappear suddenly prize pot is held solely and said ‘I think that ball went by Robertson at present. in the hole.’ It inspired a 33 on the back nine to help close out Sunriver Cup a tough match with Mike,” said The Sunriver Cup is a friendLyndon. “It was my second ly rivalry that pits members hole in one in roughly 50 years of the Sunriver Resort versus of golf so I guess it might be a members of the Crosswater while before I enjoy another Club in a two-day Ryder Cup one.” style of play. Ironically, Mike Hughes and In early June the Crosswater Lyndon Blackwell were also course hosted eight, two-man partnered with Jim Robertson teams from each club in a better in May when Robertson re- ball match in which Crosswater corded his first-ever ace (along prevailed 5 to 3. The next day at
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Eliminating those ‘chicken wing’ golf swings So many amateur golfers are Kevin Erdman, Sunriver again at 12 o’clock and both afflicted with a similar swing Resort’s director of golf in- arms straight and parallel to flaw: We bend our elbow of struction, suggests the L and L the ground. our top hand (the left hand for drill for those who need help Then, like any drill, reright-handed golf swings), cre- straightening out that arm. peat over and over until that “It’s a fun, easy drill that ating a “chicken wing” effect. chicken wing And the disappears. worst part, for Erdman says many of us, that by making is the destathat simple fix: bilizing swing • Golfers flaw affects our should be betswings without ter able to reus being any lease the club at the wiser. the bottom of Every golfer the swing, rewho is serious sulting in more about improveclub head speed ment has — at and distance. one time or an• Golfers other —been should avoid overwhelmed topping the with the sheer ball. amount of golf • Golfers advice available should reduce at just about evor eliminate ery turn. But sometimes the works for almost any golfer,” their slice. path to a better golf swing is Erdman said. “It is used by all “If you do it correctly it made through the simplest of sorts of professionals on the really helps out your swing in drills. PGA Tour.” so many ways,” said Erdman. The name of the L and L “This drill is so simple, and it drill is descriptive of the drill can be done anywhere with or Exchange itself. without a golf ball.” continued from page 32 Golfers should take a stance Of course, professional inRuby Price led the Oregon group with their feet together. Then struction can help improve all and found the opportunity to im- draw the club back until the facets of your game. Sunriver merse herself in the Costa Rican club head is at the 12 o’clock Resort’s staff of golf profesculture and see the country through position perpendicular to the sionals can help get your game the eyes of her hosts “the trip of a ground and your arm (left in shape this summer. lifetime.” She is looking forward to arm for right handers) is parFor rates and instructional returning in the near future. allel to the ground, creating programs visit www.sunriver-re The coordinators for the Central a 90-degree “L” shape. Then sort.com/golf/oregon-golf-les Oregon visit are currently seeking swing the club through the sons. Golf Academy page. To hosts to provide homestays for this impact zone until your finish book a lesson with Erdman, year’s guests arriving Sept. 20 and makes another 90-degree L email him directly at kerdleaving Sept. 25. shape, with your club head man@destinationhotels.com In general, hosts provide food, lodging, companionship, and transportation for their guests. While there is some free time in S.E. Pihl ConStruCtion the schedule, most days feature at SINCE 1976 least one planned group activity remodel specialists ◆ additions ◆ 2nd floor designed to introduce Costa Ricans Kitchen & bath ◆ decKs ◆ restoration to life in Central Oregon: the arts, business, family life, food, and recreation. In addition to hosts, Pihlbilt.com • Pihlbilt@gmail.com anyone who wishes to participate 17334 Beaver Place, Sunriver Or 97707 • OregOn licenSe ccB#110370 in this cultural exchange by attending any of the daily activities is welcome. Some knowledge of Spanish is helpful, but not required. To volunteer, host or simply participate in some of the fun Restaurant & Cocktail Bar activities we are planning, please Monday & Tuesday contact, Ruby Price at 503-580CLOSED 9445 (priceruby@msn.com) or Wednesday - 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Lee Haroun at 541-598-7785 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. All You Can Eat Taco Bar for $9 (lcharoun@aol.com). Thursday - 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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Ocean Commotion All children (ages 4 years old through 6th grade) are invited to Ocean CommoCommo tion vacation bible school July 25-29 at Community Bible Church in Sunriver. At Ocean Commotion, kids will dive deep into the account of Noah and the great flood from the book of Genesis. Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities and adventures, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, savor some yummy treats, and propel their imagination at craft time. Join us each day from 9 a.m. to noon. There is no charge to attend. Download a registration at www.cbchurchsr.org, click on the children’s ministries page or call 541593-8341. Pre-registration is encouraged. Invite your friends and neighbors.
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THINKING OF SELLING? As an online marketing specialist, I offer unique ways of getting your home in front of the right audience. Mary Cascio, Broker Cascade Sothebys International Realty 541.593.4274 sunriverhome owners.org Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. 7/16CAS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Oregon Tree Company offers exceptional landscaping, tree and snow removal services in Sunriver. 541.948.1311 oregontreeco.com Licensed/Bonded/Insured CCB 208748 • LCB 9297 7/16CAS JILL OF ALL TRADES HOUSECLEANING Has been cleaning in Sunriver and La Pine since 1990. Better business accredited. We clean private homes and rentals and we also do security checks. 541-536-3086 7/16COCH METAL FABRICATION, WELDING & REPAIR Custom metal fabrication, welding, and repair work. Shop located just outside of Sunriver. 25 years experience. Specializing in custom orders. Tony 541-815-2178 12/16 .WES TIGHTLINE QUALITY PAINTING For all of your Exterior or Interior painting needs. From the largest home to the smallest project. Call 541-480-2716 for a free estimate. 10/16 TIG DEPENDABLE 5 STAR QUALITY VACATION RENTAL CLEANING Specializing in owner operated vacation rentals. I will be your eyes and ears for everything your rental needs. Convenient monthly invoicing. I have excellent references, long-time employees, quality products too. www.vacationrentalcleans.com Donna James 541-410-1770 Girl Friday Cleaning 10/16 JAM
ROOM BY ROOM Professional decluttering organizing service.15 years experience. Clear your space for peace of mind. Call Adrienne today! 541-728-0790 www.roomby roomdecluttering.com 7/16 WOL FREE VIRTUAL REALITY PLAYTIME 1.5 hrs. in 10’x10’full room scale. Enjoy next generation family fun. Reservations & details www.sunrivervr.com 7/16SRVR THE DIESEL MECHANIC 24/7 Mobile Repair Service Sunriver Area call: Matt Merrigan 541-419-3322 8/16 MER LOT FOR SALE 22 Big Leaf. Situated on Woodlands golf course #18 teebox with beautiful views up the fairway. Also has views of #17 green with its’ adjacent lake. Likely the best undeveloped lot available of any on the golf course. Lot is flat sloped, cleared of most trees, ready to build. $299,000. Owner financing available. 509-435-6848 or getin001@comcast.net 7/16 INA PAR ENGINE REPAIR RENTALS You’ll be able to rent Boats, Lawnmowers, Chainsaws, Weed Eaters, Flat-bed trailers, and Much More! 541-280-6849 7/16 PAR REMODEL & ADDITIONS Decks, windows, tile, miscellaneous carpentry and roof repair. Ryan Carroll 541-420-0675. ryancarrollconstruction.com 8/16 CARR DECKS Trex-Timbertech-Hardwoods Steel Framing Experts 541-728-3830 5elmsConstruction.com 7/16 5EL HOUSEKEEPING 19 years in resort. Large & small vacation homes. We do large & small b/b’s & deep cleans. 541-593-9702 7/16 KIRJ
NEED A RELIABLE PERSON TO DO SECURITY CHECKS ON YOUR HOME? Take care of your pets, mail or plants? Make, mend, alter or sew something for you? Serving the Sunriver area for over 35 years. Call me, Grace Phillips. It’s a matter of trust! 541-788-0199 8/16 PHI CAPTAIN CLEAN SERVICES Housekeeping 541–536-4205 7/16 CAP SUNRIVER COMPUTER SERVICES Offering residential and business services. Wide range of experience in PC & MAC. We make housecalls! Located in the business park! 888.713.2090 7/16 SCS HOME SECURITY SERVICE For absentee owners, licensed/bonded. In business since 2000, referrals available. Goodman Security Cell: 541-280-21677/16 GOOD PET SITTING In your home while you are away, or will walk/feed daily, etc. For information, call Bonnie Rogers at 541-419-4647. Sunriver references available. 9/16 ROG WINDOW CLEANING Prompt, reliable service Screens, tracks & sills included. Satisfaction guaranteed Family owned & operated Fully insured • CCB#162919 Call Cindi 541-536-8547 crqconst@gmail.com 8/16 CRQ THE BLIND LADY Custom blinds and shades from Sunriver’s 1st and oldest window covering business, with over 15 years of happy Sunriver customers. Choose from Hunter Douglas, Graber, Skandia and more. Free estimates, fast service. We also do décor updates and spruce ups for homes on rental programs. 541-593-8372, heather@bend windowworks.com 7/16 HOME
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JOIN OUR SWIM TEAM Cascades Swimming Academy is a year round competitive swim team in Bend, Oregon that offers high quality, professional coaching for swimmers ages 10 and older who wish to bring their swimming to another level. We are a small, detailed oriented, quality vs. quantity team that boasts a low swimmer: coach ratio. We are a nonprofit club and we practice at Juniper Swim and Fitness Center in Bend. If interested, please call Coach Ann Brewer at 210-259-1117 7/16 SMI READY FOR SUMMER? Par Engine Repair has all your automotive needs! Tune-up specials, oil change specials, brake specials! Give us a call 541-280-6849 7/16 PAR SUNSTONE CONSTRUCTION SUNRIVER HANDYMAN Remodels • Decks • Painting No job too big or too small Affordable, fast service 541-815-9256 CCB#207982 7/16 SUN
BLINDS & SHADES For Updates, Remodels or New Construction. Great Prices! Free Estimates! Amy Hedeman, Hunter Douglas Showcase. Priority Dealer in Sunriver 214-535-1429 amyhedeman@msn.com 9/16 HEDE MOBILE BICYCLE REPAIR SERVICE Vacation Rental Bikes Broke? Get 3+UP fleet discounts! Fixed right, Low price, Your Site! Call: 541-639-4309 Text: 541-598-5134 www.gotobikeguy.com 7/16MAR PET WALKING & SITTING BY LAURIE In our home or yours. Member of PSI. Insured & references. For information, reservations or rates, call 541-419-6229 7/16 SKO REXROAT’S CLEANING 17 YEARS EXPERIENCE Will clean private or rental homes. Reasonable rates. Licensed/bonded 541-420-3839 6/16 REX DECK REFINISHING, HOME IMPROVEMENT & REPAIRS Call Randy Parmele. ccb#147087 541-410-3986 7/16 PARM
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SHOULD YOU BE COLLECTING AND REMITTING ROOM TAX? If you are renting your property for less than thirty days at a time, you should be! Is your property located in unincorporated Deschutes County? In a vacation rental program only part of the time? If so, as a homeowner you are responsible for collecting and remitting transient room tax. For information, please contact the
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Real Estate News: Optimizing your investment property to say the owner was quite excited at this potential and a new relationship was forged. I have had many long-term tenants rent furnished homes to winter-over in. The location is close to Bend, close to schools and offers amenities By Arleigh Santoro beyond most standard rental I recently had the opportuni- housing areas. Some homes ty to talk about rental options stay in the long-term pool and with a Sunriver continue on full property owntime as permanent er and in doing residential housing, so I commented while others move about the unique back onto the vaopportunity that cation option for Village Propersummer. With this ties at Sunriver opportunity, not has to offer; both only do property a vacation rental owners get extended program and the longevity of rental long-term rental Arleigh Santoro income for the year, program within but they also reduce the concept of utilizing both. their overall yearly expenses, As soon as I mentioned the thus increasing their potential opportunity to utilize a cross- profitability and their return on over concept to maximize their investment. revenue potential, the owner Village Properties at Sunriver exclaimed “no one has ever told is the only full-service rental me this before.” company in Sunriver, and has At Village Properties at developed a program that allows Sunriver, we have the full service for a simple and streamlined programs that offer our clients approach to making a crossthe option of going back and over program option available. forth, typically doing so based Years of fine tuning procedures on seasons, spring/summer for and utilizing modern software vacation rentals, and fall/winter has landed Village Properties for long term rentals. Needless at Sunriver at the forefront of
thinking outside the box on program essentials. I have forged a relationship with Mark Halvorsen, owner/ broker and the vacation rental manager, Cindi Persons over the course of 18 years that has created something unique and unparalleled in this industry, and I’m still the new kid on the block. What is not new is our approach in an increasingly competitive market, looking for the special niche that provides the best means to keep your property
working for you all year long. Boasting state-of-the-art mobile inspection software, our maintenance and housekeeping personnel have property specific details at their fingertips every moment they are out in the field. Our staff is versed in both programs and work on behalf of all our clientele, focusing on customer service, an essential skill requirement for success, your’s and our’s. Rolled out this year, our new preventive maintenance program is just another
facet of providing our clients with the best detail and oversight available. With 30 years of industry excellence, we know how important your property is. As we forge ahead we intend to do so with the idea of stay, play, live and explore. Why not explore all your options? Give Village Properties at Sunriver a call and see how you too can maximize your rental potential. Santoro is the long-term property manager at Village Properties.
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protect yourself and your family from sun damage. We love our sun here but Central Oregon has one of the highest rates of new melanoma diagnoses in the country. Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer. Babies and children are much more sensitive to sun than adults. Just one blistering sunburn in childhood more than doubles a person’s chances of developing melanoma later in life. Stay covered. Apply sunscreen generously and often, wear protective clothing and avoid excessive sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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Big Deschutes River Frontage and Mt. Bachelor Views! Near La Pine State Park and Sunriver. Launch from the backyard
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DANNY ADAMS, BROKER | 541.788.3267
GREG BARNWELL, BROKER | 541.848.7222
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