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Meet your seven candidates for the SROA Board of Directors.
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JULY • 2019
VOLUME XLV • NUMBER 7
Voter packet headed to owners mid-July SROA NEWS – Keep an eye on your mailbox for your packet to vote for candidates to the Sunriver Owners Association Board of Directors as well as the ballot measure to replace/renovate the North Pool. The voter information arriving in the mail will include images of the concept design for the facility, frequently asked questions and statements from both the SROA Board President and Treasurer. It will also include a brief statement from each of the seven candidates running for three seats on the SROA Board of Directors. You can read each candidate’s response to several questions on page 4. Things to remember • Ballots must be returned in person or arrive by mail to SROA no later than noon on Saturday, Aug. 10 to be counted. There is a locked drop box in the foyer that is open 24/7. • Be sure to flip the ballot over. The candidates are on one side, the ballot measure is on the other. • Once you’ve made your selections, place the ballot into the secrecy envelope and then into the blue return envelope. You must sign the back of the blue envelope or the ballot is considered invalid. • Only one ballot per property.
Swans could become parents in July; male officially named It is safe to say that Grace, the trumpeter swan, and the new male swan that was transplanted last month from Michigan to Lake Aspen, did not waste any time. The day after their introduction, bird watchers observed the pair mating. About one week later staff observed a nest starting to take shape on the island in the middle of the lake. On closer inspection, the pine needle nest contained two swan eggs. Since May 31, Grace, and occasionally the T S, SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLV • NUMBER 7 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707
Pay it forward: Festival Faire supports local youth education
Mt. Bachelor unveils enhanced guest experience Mt. Bachelor has announced it will offer a fun, new and engaging guest experience for the 2019-20 season that includes a Woodward Mountain Park with expanded learning terrain, enhancements to Sunrise lodge, and improvements to how guests park and access the mountain, which will make it easier for visitors to enjoy the resort’s year-round adventure. Offered in partnership with Woodward, an experiential action sports company also owned by POWDR, the Mt. Bachelor Woodward Mountain Park will reinvent the way people experience an already amazing mountain. Only available at POWDR resorts starting with Mt. Bachelor in 2019-20, Woodward Mountain Parks are thoughtfully planned and animated networks of Woodward-designed featured terrain zones that leverage the unique topography of each mountain and offer a fun and intuitive on-mountain experience. Featured terrain encompasses sculpted enhancements embedded in skiable terrain that are made from snow and other materials. Woodward Mountain Parks include three designated venues of featured terrain for Learning, Experiential and Performance. Within each venue are zones
offering features and terrain designs that provide innovative ways to teach, learn, coach and progress. Mt. Bachelor’s Woodward Mountain Park features will include easy and forward-focused skill development in the Learning Zone Start Park; familyfocused fun in the Adventure Zone, Progression Park and Family Cross Run in the Experiential Zone; and freestyle terrain parks that progress from small to medium and large in Performance Zone. Guests can choose their own pathway and set their own pace to building personal skill and adventure within every zone. To enable progression at every level, pending approvals, the Mt. Bachelor Woodward Mountain Park will encompass new terrain and infrastructure including three new lifts: • A 70 foot covered carpet conveyor lift serving the new Woodward Mountain Park “Start Park” adjacent to the Sunrise Lodge rental shop • A 300 foot covered carpet conveyor lift next to the existing Carrousel Chair • A 629 foot Doppelmayr fixed-grip quad chairlift which will open five acres of new beginner terrain below
Anyone that attended the Young Artists Scholarship (YAS) Concert in June saw first-hand the success of investing in musical education. At the June 9 concert, 12 advanced classical music students ages 11-23, all scholarship recipients, performed on violin, oboe, voice, piano and more. This year's concert concluded with an original composition by multi-year YAS recipient Ben Kroeker, performed by three recipients. Want to help the festival continue its commitment to local youth? It’s easy, just reserve your seat at the festival’s July 21 “Festival Faire,” a magical evening of music, fine dining and auction fun to support the 42nd season and musical education programs throughout the area. This year’s gala event takes place at Sunriver Resort’s historic Great Hall on Sunday, July 21. Starting at 4:30 p.m., you will enjoy a hosted happy hour, fine wines, an elegant dinner prepared exclusively by Sunriver Resort awardwinning chefs and music provided by three of the 2019 Young Artists Scholarship recipients. All proceeds from Festival Faire diT F, Due to extreme fire danger and Sunriver Rules & Regulations
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Clean audit for SROA’s accounting practices SUNRIVER
SCENE JULY 2019 Volume XLV, No. 7 57455 Abbot Drive P.O. Box 3278 Sunriver, OR 97707
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The SUNRIVER SCENE is the official monthly publication of the Sunriver Owners Association, a not-for-profit Oregon corporation dedicated to: “Maintaining Sunriver as a premier residental and resort community, protecting and enhancing its quality of life, natural environment and property values.” The SCENE is mailed to Sunriver property owners anywhere in the U.S. and available at locations throughout Sunriver or through a paid subscription by mail. Publication of advertising copy or individuals’ opinions in the SCENE does not constitute endorsement by the newspaper, the Sunriver Owners Association or any of its members or board of directors. Each advertiser bears responsibility for claims made on their behalf. Scene content including stories, advertising and images are copyrighted and cannot be re-published without permission.
HOW TO REACH US EDITOR Susan Berger 541.585.2937 susanb@srowners.org ADVERTISING Vickie Killion 541.585.2939 vickiek@srowners.org
COMMUNICATIONS TECH Linda Donahue 541.585.3770 lindad@srowners.org
SROA CONTACTS 541.593.2411
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
2018 SROA audit statement
The Sunriver Owners Association has received a clean bill of health on the association’s financial condition during the annual audit conducted by Price Fronk & Co. “We look at the processes, internal controls and beat up the numbers quite a bit,” said Candi Fronk of Price Fronk & Co. “We found no audit adjustments and SROA has a great set of policies and proce-
dures in place.” Owners are welcome to view the 2018 financial statements and supplementary information on the SROA website at www.sunriverowners.org under News & Notices. “We’re blessed by great staff,” said Mike Gocke, chair of SROA’s Finance Committee and SROA Board treasurer. “It’s their actions that comprise what you see today.”
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Mt. Bachelor
to enjoy the mountain will shift from Carrousel Chair to the new 70 ft. covered carpet conveyor lift where the new Mt. Bachelor Woodward Mountain Park “Start Park” will inspire a fun and productive learning zone for firsttimers which will now be open seven days a week. “At POWDR, we believe the adventure lifestyle brings meaning and purpose to our lives,” says Wade Martin, copresident of POWDR. “We’re excited to attract more people to this lifestyle and to Mt. Bachelor through the fun experience offered at Woodward Mountain Parks.” As conditions permit, the Mt. Bachelor Woodward Mountain Park will be open every day. There is not an extra fee to experience the Woodward Mountain Park, access is available with a regular lift ticket or season pass to the mountain.
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Sunrise Lodge, base area upgrades coming “Woodward is all about stoking passion and I’m excited for our guests to enjoy reimagined on-mountain environments that’ll be fun for every age and ability level,” says John McLeod, president and general manager of Mt. Bachelor. “The Mt. Bachelor Woodward Mountain Park will debut expanded terrain and new and inclusive experiences that our guests will love. Combined with our significant Sunrise lodge and base area upgrades, we’re transforming the Mt. Bachelor guest experience for the future.” Upgrades to the Sunrise Lodge and base area include modernized restroom facilities, a remodeled rental shop to add capacity and quicken the rental process, new kitchen equipment and a reconfiguration of the food court that will allow for an enhanced menu and faster service, new furniture, paint and decor throughout the building. Mt. Bachelor will also construct a third parking lot in the Sunrise base area that will increase parking capacity by 50 percent. The new lot, with an initial capacity of 300 cars, will sit below the existing lower Sunrise lot and will provide guests with quick and easy access to the new chairlift. As part of Mt. Bachelor’s commitment to delivering opportunities to experience natural mountain adventure, starting in the 2019-20 season, free public access for beginners
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Assets Total assets
2018 $31,355,104
2017 $29,041,512
Liabilities & Fund Equity Liabilities Total liabilities 12,977,798
13,290,482
Total Fund equity
18,377,306
15,751,030
Total liabilities & fund equity
$31,355,104
$29,041,512
$10,928,725
$10,532,499
9,655,178 1,273,547
9,236,608 1,295,891
Total special assessments
1,352,729
1,358,211
Excess of revenues over expenses
2,626,276
2,654,102
Revenues Total revenues Expenses Total expenses Excess of revenues over expenditures
Fund equity-beginning 15,751,030 of year
13,096,928
Fund equity-end of year
$15,751,030
$18,377,306
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Candidates running for the SROA Board of Directors
Gerhard Beenen
Mark Burford
Paul Conte
Mandy Gray
Clark Pederson
Why are you interested in serving on the SROA Board of Directors? I am a long-term Sunriver homeowner (purchased my house in 1995) and have been a full-time resident since 2015. My wife and I very much enjoy living in Sunriver and enjoy all of the amenities SROA provides to homeowners. I see the SROA Board as a critical body in maintaining the quality of life for Sunriver owners. As such, I am willing to commit my time, energies and intellect to maintaining and improving the quality of experience for homeowners and our guests. I want Sunriver to remain the wonderful place it is today for my children and grandchildren.
I have been a homeowner in Sunriver since 2003 and visiting since the early 1970s. I want to contribute to the great place we live and vacation. I feel that as an owner I have a responsibility to step up and do my part to keep Sunriver the great place it has always been. I look forward to seeking consensus with all the groups involved as we make decisions for our community.
I have long been involved in “place” and “community,” and Sunriver is now my place and my community. Drawing on my experiences in community involvement, I hope to strengthen owner engagement, help reach better resolutions to conflicts, and improve the alignment of SROA standards and priorities with owner’s views. My goal is to ensure owners are fully informed early in SROA planning so owners can more effectively determine community outcomes. SROA has a sound philosophy on environmental stewardship; and through expanded education and activities, I hope to broaden the owner community’s awareness and contributions to conservation and “green” practices.
I would love the opportunity to serve my community, which I care about, deeply. As a young mother and small business owner (Live Laugh Love Art Sunriver) in the Sunriver Village, it is my goal to represent these groups that have not yet found a voice on the board. Sunriver is such a special place; for owners and visitors, alike. I hope to be a great advocate for my fellow business owners, homeowners, neighbors, and friends, in the pursuit to continue to keep Sunriver thriving, and help to grow in its areas of need.
I am retiring September 27 and moving to Sunriver on a permanent basis and will have time to devote to serving you as your representative on the Owner’s Association Board. With my 37-year background as an Investment/Financial Advisor, since 2012 with DA Davidson, I have experience interviewing clients on their priorities, researching and recommending alternative strategies, implementing, monitoring and assessing the success in achieving those priorities; and most important communicating with people. I would put those skills to work for you.
What experiences do you bring that will benefit the SROA Board of Directors? I have 30-years of executive management experience in the electronics/semiconductor industry working for small, medium and large companies. I have served on the SROA Finance Committee for the past 3 years and on the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory Finance Committee and Board for the past year. As a member of the SROA Finance committee I championed a program to invest SROA cash assets in US Treasuries, increasing interest income from $14,000 in 2016 to a forecasted $200,000 in 2019. Working with the SROA Controller, I revamped and automated SROA financial reporting and provided analysis to improve annual budget accuracy.
I am a business owner, financial advisor, and think my experience will be beneficial as we make important financial decisions for the homeowners. I am active in the Sunriver Rotary Club, the Sunriver Music Festival and other local groups. I know the issues and concerns that our owners have. I also live on a street with full-time owners, second home owners, and rental owners and have good relationships with all of them. I think I can bring an open mind to the issues that we face.
Commissioner, Eugene Water & Electric Board (largest publiclyowned electric and water utility in Oregon); Accredited Earth Advantage Sustainable Homes Professional (high-performance and “green” home building practices); Founding member of Oregon Freshwater Trust (formerly Oregon Trout, a conservation non-profit to preserve and restore freshwater ecosystems); Chair of Jefferson Westside Neighbors, City-chartered neighborhood organization in Eugene (recognized by “Neighborhoods USA” as finalist for National Neighborhood of the Year for exceptional community engagement); Extensive experience in local and state legislative and quasijudicial land use processes; UO faculty and independent computer software consultant (advised IBM, Apple, Fidelity, Toshiba, Oregon Department of Revenue, etc.)
Design is a driving force of my ethos. I use design in appropriate forms (branding, training, etc.) to transform people and processes, advancing each in efficient, datadriven ways to build value for individuals, teams, and organizations. After taking a few years off to begin a family, I started a company, authored, published, and sold four children’s books, built and marketed a mobile app, and took the helm of a virtual roofing company, growing it from thousands to millions in 2016. My goal is to join the Sunriver Board of Directors, and bring my talents to help continue to foster growth and innovation to the Sunriver community, through thoughtful collaboration.
I have Board experience including serving for 11 years on the Sky Lakes Medical Center Board of Directors, the community hospital in Klamath Falls, and their foundation Board for 20 years including 10 as chair. This has developed skills in goal setting, project development, monitoring progress, managing real estate, understanding financial statements, cash flow planning, budgeting, and serving a community constituency. All of these are important aspects of Board service. I have been reading past board minutes, attended the June Board work session and meeting and plan to attend the July meetings to prepare to serve you.
List three major changes you would like to bring about in Sunriver. • Communications: I plan on being visible and engaged with Sunriver owners and stake holders. I will propose SROA Board hold informal listening sessions with major stakeholders and owners to discuss ideas, plans and whatever else is on owner’s minds • Financial Transparency: I will
• I think more publicity of the decisions that are being made. I think owners need to be involved in the committees that are doing the research. The board and the staff need to take the various views into consideration when making decisions. All the stakeholders in the success of Sunriver need to be heard
• Implement “best practices” for effective owner engagement and high owner satisfaction with SROA processes and decisions. Enhance web-based facilities and face-to-face opportunities for interaction; especially at early project stages. Instill a culture of continuous, incremental improvement among SROA board,
While I am humbly prepared for a large learning curve, should I be voted into the board, I see the points below as an excellent starting place: • Create a bridge between our businesses and community support. • Enhance homeowner programs and increase overall engagement.
I am not coming to the Board with an agenda. My priorities in representing you are as follows: • Continue the fiscal soundness we have built over the past ten years-developing reserve accounts for supporting and updating our roads, walking & bike paths, and recreational amenities, and the
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Voting is a Right and a Responsibility SOWNERS unriver sroa president’s message ASSOCIATION
Roger Pondel
Randy Schneider
I have a deep passion for Sunriver, as does my family. My desire is to contribute to the community’s ongoing success and to make a difference in serving the constituents. While business/career and family obligations previously prohibited me from such involvement, I am now able to devote the time, as well as my skillset, as a team player toward advancing Sunriver’s goals for the benefit of all who live and come to play here. If elected, I will join the Board with no preconceived agenda, since to me, there is nothing “wrong” with Sunriver or how it is governed. Rather, I would like to learn and understand the key issues that exist among constituents and SROA staff, and utilize my experience and skills to help facilitate solutions.
I want to serve as a SROA board member because I love Sunriver. My wife’s family started visiting here in the early 70’s and we bought in 1989 with the plan to move here after retirement. SROA boards members are all just owners, not politicians, so it’s good to take advantage of our varied backgrounds. I want to do my duty to keep Sunriver a great place to own, visit and live.
Based on my career experience, I believe my strongest skills and abilities are in leading others with composure, along with a mindset of transparency, consensus building and clear thinking. My professional experience advising management teams and boards of directors will add tangible value to SROA. Such counsel included matters such as financial decision-making; a wide range of crises; investor and customer issues. In addition to the above, I would bring the skillset of a professional communicator, both verbally and through the written word, with the development of messages that are appropriate for, and directed to, diverse demographic constituencies with multiple interests.
During my 20 years of military service I gained many skills that will help make me a good board member. Dealing with bureaucracies, evaluation of ideas and input from all levels of an organization, budget planning and implementation (federal contracting officer), and decision making under pressure. Have been a regular attendee of board meetings for the past few years so have a good understanding of recent SROA decision making processes. As an owner for 30 years I’m also familiar with our past successes and mistakes.
As a prospective Board member, a long-time homeowner and community advocate, I would like to see: • Greater local culture through performing arts in our community, which goes together with the natural beauty of our surroundings. I believe owners would appreciate and take pride in more local artistic
• Continue to increase our owner communication and outreach with an emphasis on using advances in technology to both increase owner education and decrease staff effort. Along the same lines is to increase transparency of SROA’s operations and management to the maximum extent possible.
Each July, Sunriver property owners have the opportunity to participate in a fundamental right of ownership. This right is exercised through participating in the SROA voting process. It also should be seen as a responsibility we as owners have to determine the future of our association. We are asked at least annually to determine who should guide our organization by election to the Board of Directors. Furthermore, we are frequently asked to determine what major capital projects we might approve. Examples of this have included establishment of adequate reserve funding, building SHARC, providing river access through construction of the boat launch, and the addition of over 33 acres of common property through a property exchange with Resort. Our voting rights are codified in the Bylaws of the Sunriver Owners Association. There are several significant provisions established in our Bylaws for election and voting. 1. A candidate for office must be a member in good standing in SROA. 2. Employees of SROA are not eligible to serve on the Board. 3. Each unit owner shall have one vote on all matters submitted to the membership for each unit owned. 4. Proxy voting is not permitted. 5. In instances where a unit has multiple owners, there remains only one vote allowed for each unit. 6. Voting is by either written ballot or electronically by online ballot. This information applies to all elections held. The SROA Board is composed of nine elected members with three positions becoming vacant each year. Board members serve staggered 3-year terms and are eligible to serve additional terms, if elected. Regarding the upcoming 2019 election of Board members, we have made a number of revisions to our candidate THE REAL ESTATE EXPERT YOUR FRIENDS RECOMMEND! John Gibson Principal Broker Certified Residential Specialist
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tor to the Nominating Committee to maintain candidate files, assure that applicants have completed all forms associated with the process and to counsel committee members regarding relevant information privacy rules. Lastly, we have required that the SROA Board provide the Nominating Committee with desired skill sets, experience and traits Board candidates have that will benefit the Board in fulfillT M,
SROA ANNUAL MEETING August 17, 2019 SROA NEWS – All SROA members are welcome to attend this year’s annual meeting, set for Aug. 17 starting at 1 p.m. at SHARC. The meeting will highlight association business (election results, new officers, financials, etc.) as well as highlights on upcoming projects. There will also be an owners forum for members to address the board.
NOTICE OF ELECTION & BALLOT MEASURE
An ELECTION of the Sunriver Owners Association will be conducted by mail to decide three candidates to the SROA Board of Directors.
Included will be ONE BALLOT MEASURE: “Pursuant to Sections 7.04 and 7.08 of the Consolidated Plan of Sunriver, I authorize the Sunriver Owners Association to use Maintenance and Reserve Funds for the maintenance, repair, restoration and construction of the North Pool Complex located on West Core Road in Sunriver as described in the Voters Information Pamphlet. Funding for this project (including contingencies) shall not exceed the bid award amount of $5,870,000. No special assessments from owners shall be required to fund said improvements.” Owners may submit ballot measure pro or con statements limited to 100 words by June 1 to infosroa@srowners.org
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selection process based upon feedback received from our ownership. The first change relates to the number of candidates running for the Board. Many members have remarked that by having only three nominees in a given year, there is no incentive to vote. Consequently, with this change now in place, each future Board election will be a contested one by having a minimum of five candidates put forward. This year, thanks to the efforts of the Nominating Committee in carrying out this directive, there are seven candidates for voters to select from! Additional changes include requirements that the nominating interview process will be conducted using an established interview protocol and that the interviews must involve a minimum of two Nominating Committee members. Furthermore, we have provided the assistance of our Human Resources Direc-
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Candidates
Gerhard Beenen
Mark Burford
Paul Conte
Mandy Gray
Clark Pederson
pursue opportunities to supplement current financial reporting to better inform owners about SROA financial health, investments and opportunities for improvements. • Modernization: I will advocate for continuing to invest in improvements in infrastructure and owners/ guest experience. I will look for opportunities to work with Sunriver stakeholders and service providers to expand services and amenities to keep Sunriver at its best.
when decisions are being made. • During my term I would like to see better relationships developed with the business owners in our area. • I would like to see the board more open about our financial affairs. I would like to see our HOA dues held steady as we seek to be good stewards of the financial resources we have responsibility for.
staff and owners. • Establish resources, programs and practices that increase owners’ (and SROA’s) conservation and environmental stewardship. • Produce new SROA Design Standards Manual and revise the process for project assistance and approval. Develop consensus by providing substantial opportunities for owners to learn, share, advise and ultimately determine standards that best reflect the values of living full or part time in Sunriver.
• An increase in community outreach, finding solutions to increase young family involvement.
sound management of our resources within our current revenue. • Work to add amenities in areas owners indicate are importantpickleball, boat access and parks. • Continue to strengthen communication between owners, Board and management. There is always room for improvement in communication to ensure we are focusing on what is important to you. I will seek to be available for your input.
Festival
10 can easily be reserved. For complete information on Festival Faire email (information@ sunrivermusic.org), visit the festival’s website (www.sunrivermusic.org) or call the ticket office 541-593-9310. Young Artists Scholarship This year, $38,850 was awarded to 23 students between the ages of 11-23. A total of $551,250 has been awarded to
153 Central Oregon classical music students over the 24-year history of the program. Scholarships are given for private music lessons, music camps and conservatory and college tuition. The YAS program is supported through generous donations throughout the year. Festival Faire’s “Fund-a-Scholar” appeal is the largest contributor to this successful program. Three Rivers Otter Orchestra The explosive growth of the Otter Orchestra, led by AJ Jimenez, shows the importance of local musical education. The majority of students at Sunriver’s Three Rivers School are now involved in some form of art and musical education. This rapidly expanding music program is also now being supported by a new scholarship fund from Bennington Properties that is providing private lessons and support to the band and orchestra programs. La Pine Middle School In 2014, the Sunriver Music Festival and La Pine Middle School were one of 18 organizations in Oregon to receive a five-year Studio to Schools Grant funded by the Oregon Community Foundation. The grant supported the development of band programs at the La Pine middle and high schools and provides ongoing support for implementing music and art education into the daily school curriculum. In May, the school’s Evening of the Arts concert showed the success of this program with performances by La Pine Middle School's bands, choirs, drama, guitar, and ukulele classes, as well as an art walk of student creations. As the Festival nears the end of this 5-year grant, sustainability is critical for these exciting programs and that is why support of the Festival Faire is so important.
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endeavors, which also would appeal to those outside of the immediate community. • More collaboration with organizations in Sunriver, Bend and select other surrounding communities to help enhance local commerce. • Expanded communication focused on instilling even greater pride among our owners and achieving a higher profile of Sunriver outside of our immediate community.
• Sunset the grandfather clauses for wood shake roofs and unpaved driveways. • Continue and expand our wildfire prevention efforts in replacing lodgepole with ponderosa pines. Transform Project Ponderosa from a private lead effort to one spearheaded by SROA.
Sunriver summer events Melissa Etheridge concert volunteers and details July is here, which means Melissa Etheridge will be playing at SHARC’s John Gray Amphitheater on Wednesday, July 24. Doors open at 6 p.m. followed by the show at 7 p.m. Some concert tickets are still available. Discounted SROA owner tickets are available through SROA’s Member Services office at SHARC. You can also purchase tickets at www. bendticket.com. Or, you can volunteer before the concert for free entry. Volunteer shifts are two hours and include helping with parking, ticketing and checking bags. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact SROA’s event manager,
Melanie Berg, at 541-585-3144 or melanieb@srowners.org for more information. If you’re already going to the show, here’s some information to know before you go: • Parking will be available at Community Bible Church and Fort Rock Park with shuttle service provided before and after the show. • No outside food and beverage is allowed but there will be food for purchase from several food trucks including (subject to change): Shredtown, ACME Hot Dog Cart, Bend Bowls, Dump City Dumplings, and Addy Mac’s Ice Cream. Wine and beer from Sunriver Brewing
Company will be available for purchase. Empty water bottles are allowed, and there will be a water fill station in the Food Court area. • Single size, low-profile lawn chairs (not exceeding 8 inches from the ground to the bottom of the seat and no higher than 33 inches total from the ground to the top of the chair) or blankets (no larger than 4’X6’) are welcome. End of summer party at the North Pool Annual end of the summer party at North Pool for SROA owners and their guests is Friday, Aug. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. Free for all owners with updated T E,
Monthly meeting highlights, actions of the SROA Board The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, June 15, 2019. Board members present: Bob Nelson, Richard Wharton, Jim Fister, Mike Gocke, Gary Bigham, Jim Adams, Brad Skinner, Keith Mobley. Absent: Jackie Schmid, Staff present: Hugh Palcic, Susan Berger. Financial report Year-to-date through May 31, 2019 (unaudited) • Total Revenues $4,513,494 • Total Expenses $4,429,814 • Operating Surplus/ Deficit -$80,064 Owners forum from June 14 work session • Dick Luebke thanked the board and staff for the great work and new tunnel on Abbot Drive. He also noted that we should contact Midstate Electric about fiber to the home as they have been installing conduit around Sunriver since 2016 that could also accommodate fiber. • Paul Conte feels that the Design Manual standards are poorly written and may not truly reflect today what the community thinks Sunriver is about. Owners forum from June 15 regular meeting • No owners addressed the board. Association operations This is just a sampling of the duties by SROA staff in the past month. • Administration: Completed negotiations regarding the Caldera Springs expansion appeal. Met with new water/ sewer company representa-
tives to discuss future planning within Sunriver. Held second Pacific Crest event preparation meeting and meeting with La Pine and Sunriver stakeholders and Pacific Crest organizers to explore a future home for post 2020. • Accounting: Went live with new Jonas accounting software. Worked with the auditors on the 2018 financial audit. Worked with the SSD on their 2019/20 and attended the budget presentation to Deschutes County. • Communications: Final touches being done on the historical timeline display at SHARC. Designing the 2019 ballot materials. Created new signage for a variety of projects – from Fort Rock Refreshments and river shuttle to tennis hut hours and crosswalk signs. Continue to add information to sunrivereme rgencyinfo.com as well as create handout material to share with owners, visitors and property managers. Working with Natural Resources to create identification markers to the native plants around admin for owner education. • Community Development: RFP for a consulting architect is underway. Paint survey is progressing with owners submitting to repaint their homes by the October deadline. Homes that remain non-compliant will be turned into citation/enforcement actions. • IT: Scheduled contractor for fiber run from SROA campus to Fort Rock Park in spring 2020. And RFP for a telecommunications consultant was posted, applications are being reviewed and a selection will be made by end of June. IT staff assisted with the emergency
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siren testing, identified areas that needed maintenance and met with a contractor about the system. Work continues on a four-year technology plan with BendBroadband/TDS. Lots of prep work underway to get all summer facilities online for the season. • Natural Resources: Windstorm cleanup continues with three contractors working to remove branches/treetops from downed trees. In the essence of time – logs, root balls and bucked up wood will remain until a later date and contractor scheduling allows. Spotted frog monitoring and bullfrog eradication continues. Staff has been inundated with calls from owners for site visits for LFR and tree removal permits. • Public Works: Windstorm cleanup and LFR roadside pickups continue. Roadway crack repair, slurry sealing is underway. The Spring River/
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mation about the location of insects, other bats and obstacles in their pathway such as trees and buildings. Because bats can be notoriously difficult to catch and study, the sounds or “calls” of bats can be used by researchers to better understand their patterns of activity and to detect the presence of bat species in an area. Learning more about bats has become critical following a serious fungal disease that affects bats was first detected in 2006 in a cave in New York. White-nose syndrome – a fungus that can appear as a white powder on the nose of bats – is responsible for killing millions of bats in North America in the last decade. The disease acts primarily on hibernating bats by causing them to arouse more frequently and leave the cave in search of food during their winter hibernation period – increasing the amount of energy
they use during winter. The fungus can also damage wing tissue. Since 2006, the disease has quickly spread throughout the eastern and midwestern states. In 2016, it was detected in Washington state, more than 1,000 miles from the next nearest documented location. The disease is believed to be spread through bat-to-bat contact. Humans, especially those that spend time in or around caves, may also transport the fungus on their clothing, shoes or gear. Although the fungus has not yet been detected in Oregon, some researchers believe it is only a matter of time before it arrives here. A team of researchers based out of OSU-Cascades in Bend is dedicated to better understanding bats in Oregon. Since 2016, the Northwestern Hub for Bat Population Research and Monitoring has monitored bats throughout Oregon and Washington, with a goal to assess extinction risks in light
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an elusive and seldom documented species, the spotted bat. The spotted bat is unique for a couple of reasons – it eats primarily owlet moths and its calls are audible to humans – making it easier to document without any technical equipment. The Bat Hub, supported by staff and volunteers from the nature center, will conduct regular listening surveys in Sunriver this summer in hopes of detecting the spotted bat’s call. Bats are an important part T B,
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to do at the observatory, join us on Friday and Saturday afternoons for our Planetarium Experience. These 20 minute programs take you into the inflatable planetarium, as you explore the solar system and much more, and reservation are recommended, as space is limited. The Oregon Observatory summer classes are always a blast, as we offer adventures in rocketry, rovers and our solar system. Check out the schedule on the website at www.snco.org or stop by for more information. July marks a very significant anniversary in the history of space exploration. Do you remember where you were 50 years ago, when we landed on the moon? We are celebrating this giant leap for mankind, with a few special programs. On Tuesday, July 16 at about noon, we will launch a Saturn V rocket, right after our family rocketry class. Then, on the July 19 and 20, we will be doing a 8 p.m. program on the Apollo
11 mission and take a look back at the history of the Apollo program, with night sky viewing following the presentation. Reservations are recommended for these 8 p.m. programs. This crowning acheivment changed the scientific and non-scientific community, and forever gave humans a new prespective. Landing on the moon gave us the first look at Earth from space, and many of the technologies you use ever day were developed from space exploration projects. The Apollo 11 mission blazed the path for the future of space exploration, and NASA engineers continued to work on more sophisticated technologies that eventually took us to explore other planets and asteroids. It also paved
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Where can you meet a fellow Sunriver owner from New Zealand? Or someone who has owned for 40 years when you just bought a few months ago? First Saturday Owners Happy Hour is where you might run into a candidate to the SROA Board of Directors, or the head of Project Ponderosa. Or, you just might meet someone you didn’t know who lives in the next cul-de-sac.
These things have happened the first Saturday of each month during the gathering of Sunriver owners. Held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the owner living room at SHARC, come meet your fellow owners. Bring a beverage (e.g. wine, beer, or other) and a munchie if you’d like. All owners are welcome. Brought to you by the Owner Enrichment Committee, the event is free and no reservation is required.
Meadow Road emergency access was widened and will be paved. Replaced tiling and repaired plumbing and heating system at the North Pool. Performed various services for SHARC aquatics prior to the summer season. Fabricated the gates for the Ponderosa access road. One of SROA’s three mechanics has resigned to start his own business and a search for a new hire is underway. • Recreation/SHARC: Conducted first “onboarding” of seasonal recreation staff. Retraining of returning tennis staff is underway. Finished up swim lessons for third graders from La Pine and Three Rivers schools. Regular swim lessons remain full and required training another swim instructor. More than 800 of the 1,200 available tickets have been sold for the July 24 Melissa Etheridge concert and is expected to sell out. Event space is now booked for every weekend into fall. Board actions • Approved minutes of the May 17, 2019 SROA board work session as written. • Approved minutes of the May 18, 2019 SROA regular board meeting as corrected. • Approved May 2019 fi-
nancial statement (unaudited). • Accepted the 2018 SROA audit from Price Fronk & Co. • Election of 2019/20 SROA Board officers is as follows: Keith Mobley, president; Bob Nelson, vice president; Gary Bigham, secretary. The treasurer position was deferred until this year’s new directors come on board in September. The meeting adjourned at 10:23 a.m.
The next SROA board work session will take place at 9 a.m. July 19 followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 20 in the SROA administration building, 57455 Abbot Drive, between circles 3 and 4, between the Sunriver Fire/Police department. Approved minutes of the meeting are posted, as available, on the SROA website at www.sunriverowners.org
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The volcanic landscapes of central Oregon have been shaped by tectonic forces that are active on a global scale. In Central Oregon, these forces interact to create a geologically diverse region of snow covered volcanic peaks, landscapes created by faults, and some of the largest volcanic eruptions on earth. On July 25, join Dr. Daniele McKay, geologist and adjunct instructor in the Department
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International Fourth of July Picnic By Tom Kelley Central Oregon, and especially Sunriver, is home to many people from all over the United States but also to those who live, or have lived, in countries around the world. As expats or emigrants to the U.S. with a home in the Sunriver area, these are people that have found something special here and they bring their unique multicultural knowledge and
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perspectives with them. Once a year, we have a chance to gather and share our appreciation for our experiences abroad and in the U.S. during the annual International Picnic
at Mary McCallum Park on the 4th of July. Starting at 12 p.m. and running to 4 p.m., any and all folks who have lived abroad, or would like to meet those who
have, are encouraged to join the gathering at picnic sites 1 and 2 at the owners park west of the Sunriver owner boat launch on the Deschutes River to enjoy the setting and meet other expats. Just look for the international flags strung out in the trees. Participants are asked to bring their own table service, drinks and main course (there are no grills available) and a side dish, salad or dessert to share. There are a few picnic tables on which we can set things out and many people bring their own folding chairs for gathering in small groups to chat and get to
know each other. No charge is involved and no RSVP is necessary. Participants from Sunriver, Bend and the surrounding areas are welcome as are their friends and visitors. Some folks have been joining at this function for years and newcomers are always welcome. The expat picnic provides a chance to catch up with others who share an international perspective while celebrating our Independence Day by the Deschutes River in beautiful Sunriver. For more information please contact internationalpicnic@ yahoo.com.
Art Fair announces entertainment The tenth anniversary of the Sunriver Art Fair will feature an exciting entertainment lineup playing Aug. 9-11 in The Village at Sunriver. While enjoying an expanded selection of original art, visitors can also be entertained by some of Central Oregon’s best musicians. The Harmonettes will kick off the fair at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, their vintage vocals, decorated by close harmonies, will include favorites from the big band era. At noon Central Oregon’s sweetheart, Lindy Gravelle, will entertain with her blend of witty originals and popular folk rock. Matt Price will bring his brand of folksy
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“Oregana” at 2p.m. with original songs and at 4 p.m. the day will wrap up with lively bluegrass from the Bittercreek Band. The Aug. 10, line-up includes the rock-a-billy sounds of Sweet Red and the Hot Rod Billies at 12 p.m., followed by the TwoThirds Trio for a bit of easy listening jazz at 2 p.m. Burnin’ Moonlight will rock the stage at 4 p.m. Sunday features singable songs with Peggy Frede and Gina Rosbrook, the Song Collectors at noon, followed by the Summit Express Jazz Band at 2 p.m. to close out the weekend
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Sunriver Citizen Patrol ------------------------------------------------------------------- 3:30pm Fire Station Teen Night Pool Party ------------------------------------------------------------------- 8pm SHARC Independence Day--------------------------------------------------------------------- SROA Admin office CLOSED Sunriver Owners Happy Hour-------------------------------------------------------- 4:30pm Hosmer Living Room Turf Tunes: Hyatus ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4pm John Gray Amphitheater Magistrate Meeting ---------------------------------------------------------------------10am SROA Admin Teen Night Pool Party ------------------------------------------------------------------- 8pm SHARC
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Design Commmittee ------------------------------------------------------------------- 10am SROA Admin Turf Tunes: The Junebugs -------------------------------------------------------------- 4pm John Gray Amphitheater Owner Enrichment Committee ---------------------------------------------------- 2pm SROA Admin Sunriver Community Picnic----------------------------------------------------------- 5pm Mary McCallum Park Teen Night Pool Party ------------------------------------------------------------------- 8pm SHARC Finance Committee ------------------------------------------------------------------- 9am SROA Admin Sunriver Service District Board Meeting ----------------------------------------- 3pm Sunriver Fire Station Sunriver Anglers Club ------------------------------------------------------------------- 7pm SHARC SROA Board Work Session ------------------------------------------------------------ 9am SROA Admin SROA Board Meeting------------------------------------------------------------------- 9am SROA Admin Turf Tunes: Jackwagon Blues Band ----------------------------------------------- 4pm John Gray Amphitheater Summer Concert: Melissa Etheridge --------------------------------------------- 7pm John Gray Amphitheater Teen Night Pool Party ------------------------------------------------------------------- 8pm SHARC Design Committee ----------------------------------------------------------------------10am SROA Admin Teen Night Pool Party ------------------------------------------------------------------- 8pm SHARC
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SROA Member Preference ID card and $5 for guests and owners without updated card. Enjoy live music, lawn games, swimming, and mingling with fellow owners. Food will include pork sliders, coleslaw, chips, cookies and soda. One drink token good for one beer or glass of wine will be given to adults over 21 years old. Reservations are required by Wednesday, Aug. 28 and be made through Member Services, open daily 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. or calling 541-585-3147. Uncorked, Sunriver Style Mark your calendar for Sunriver’s annual wine event – Uncorked, Sunriver Style in SHARC’s Benham Hall and amphitheater on Sept. 13-14. Enjoy delicious Oregon wines, decadent chocolates, and savory cheeses while listening to music, shopping boutique vendors and attending wine classes. This year’s Uncorked is Sept. 13 from 3 to 8 p.m. and Sept.14 from 12 to 6 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are available
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to purchase at SROA’s Member Service desk at SHARC, open daily 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m., 541585-3147. Presale tickets include two sample tokens, wine glass, wine bag and weekend entry. Ticket prices are $10 for SROA owners with 2019 Member Preference ID card and $12 for guests and owners without updated card. Presale tickets are available until Friday, Sept. 6. For a list of participating wineries, vendors and music, visit www.sunriversharc.com/ uncorked
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Monday Ladies Lunch and Bridge 11:15 a.m. Village Bar & Grill. Sign up at the Marketplace
Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Pozzi building at the Sunriver Nature Center
Tuesday Mountain Meadow Quilters 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. second Tuesday of the month, Crescent room at SHARC Info: 302-378-8446
Partners Bridge 6 p.m., Crescent room at SHARC. Sign up at the Marketplace Info: 541-556-6408
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on a lively note. More than 80 juried artist booths will display some of the northwest’s best fine original art and crafts with something for everyone in every price range. There is also a Children’s Art Activity Center and raffle drawings throughout the weekend. For more information visit sunriverartfair.com or follow the fair on Facebook.
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Fly fishing Hosmer Lake By Tim Mertins The topic for the July meeting of the Sunriver Anglers Club to be held at the SHARC on Thursday, July 18 at 7 p.m. is Fly Fishing Hosmer Lake. To learn the art of fly fishing Hosmer, which has challenging fishing, join other club members as Phil Fischer takes us on a journey that will whet your appetite for this beautiful Central Oregon lake and try your hand at catching “the big one.” Fischer is an avid fly fisherman who was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area but in 2010 relocated to the Sunriver Oregon area so he could be “closer to the fantas-
tic fly fishing opportunities in Central Oregon.” Much of Fischer’s time is now spent fishing Cascade lakes such as Crane Prairie, Wickiup, Hosmer and others. With 50 years of fly fishing and fly tying knowledge, there is much to glean from Fischer’s experiences and presentation. In those 50 years, Fischer has fly fished extensively throughout the western United States as well as numerous international destinations. He was tutored by Andre Puyans and taught fly tying classes at Creative Sports in Pleasant Hills for a number of years. He is the proud owner of Phil’s Custom Trout Flies and has numerous customers
throughout the U.S. Hosmer Lake, a natural body of water almost 5,000 feet above sea level in the central Cascade Range, offers breathtaking views of Mt. Bachelor, South Sisters and Broken Top. Because of the shallowness and clarity of the water, many fish can be seen but not many can be captured. Fischer’s presentation will be augmented by numerous photographs. In addition to the photographic journey, Fischer will discuss where to fish, what gear and the best tactics for fishing Hosmer. Fischer will also discuss the hatches that are unique to this lake and the best fly selection to use. This presentation should be on your list of priorities so you will know the what, when, where, why and how of Hosmer because you listened to the who. The Sunriver Anglers Club is committed to fishing, conservation and education in and around Sunriver. If you would like more information, or would like to get more involved by joining with other club members, please visit our website at www.sunriver anglers.org.
Sunriver Hiking Club members at Hole-in-the-Ground. Left to right: Dan Hilburn, Jim Greenleaf, Kathy Greenleaf, Al Klascius and Patty Klascius.
Hiking club’s July jaunts July 2. Soda Creek. An itchy feet hike (8 miles/moderate) with wildflowers, great vistas, old growth hemlocks, and everchanging ecosystems. Snow conditions may impact the route (possible off-trail travel). Leader: Lee Stevenson, lsteven son60@gmail.com • July 5, Paulina Lake Shore Trail: A circle hike around Paulina Lake in the Newberry National Monument. A mostly
flat, 7 miles suitable for itchy feet hikers. Hike will be at a leisurely, creaky knees pace. This will also be a scouting hike. Leader: Dan Hilburn, DanHilburn@aol.com • July 18, Tumalo Mountain: Located between Mt. Bachelor and the Sisters, this little mountain has a spectacular 360 degree view from the top. It is only 4 miles round trip so even
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of our ecosystem and provide a critical ecological service by consuming many insect pests. As citizens who share our environment with bats, we can take a number of actions to support their health. You can promote natural bat habitat and roosting areas by leaving dead and dying trees that don’t create a hazard. Bat houses placed high up and away from a predator’s
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Authentic Japanese kimonos now available at Second Tern By Wes Perrin Thanks to a special donation, customers at Sunriver’s Second Tern Thrift Store can now find just the right thing to wear at parties this October when Japan celebrates the enthronement of its new emperor – Crown Prince Akihito. Or, if such festivities fail to interest the buyer the garments, known as a kimono, would still serve as extra-special leisure wear. Seven Japanese kimonos displaying brilliant colors are available and, although the exact age or history are not known, they are wrapped in rice paper and obviously in mint condition. The color palette of the designs range from vivid blues and purples to dazzling blues
and greens. One features a colorful floral pattern and another portrays an array of small chrysanthemums on a cherry red background. Tern volunteer Gail Drew learned from a Japanese acquaintance that the garments “are very old because of the left to right writing on the wrapping paper,” and their smaller size. She also noted the golden thread used on one of the kimonos meant one could safely assume it was expensive. Originally, “kimono” was the Japanese word for clothing or “the thing worn.” In more recent years it has come to be known specifically as a form of traditional Japanese clothing. Historians report that kimonos as we know them today date
Second Tern volunteers model two of the kimonos donated to the thrift shop.
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Join Sunriver Nature Center and the High Desert Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Oregon as we celebrate the diversity of wildflowers in Oregon. Now in its 30th year, the wildflower show has been expanded to include the pollinators that love them. Held Saturday, July 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the event features fun for the entire family, including: • Display of Central Oregon native wildflowers • Guided wildflower walks in the botanical garden • Meet a beekeeper, honeybee hive demonstration and honey tastings • Hummingbird walks
• Children’s activities and crafts • Native plants for sale • Vendors and food cart General admission is $10 adults, $5 ages 4-12 and free for SROA owners with a Member Preference ID card (must show card). Event admission includes daytime admission to Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. For more information, call 541-593-4394.
SR0A Nominating Committee seeks new members The Sunriver Owners Association is seeking Sunriver owners who would be interested in serving on its Nominating Committee. There are seven voting members of the committee, two of which have terms expiring as of Sept. 1. The committee is responsible for recruiting, screening and qualifying a slate of candidates for the annual election to the SROA Board of Directors, as well as selecting qualified candidates to be recommended to the Deschutes County Board
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www.sunriverwomensclub.com President's message Summer is in full swing. The season is so short here in Central Oregon that you want to savor every day. I personally recommend joining our Mid-Soles or Hearty-Soles for a hike. Hiking and lunch… what a great way to enjoy the summer. This month our featured event is the clubhosted Community Picnic. Keep reading for further details on all our events. Thank you for “Steppin’ Up for Friends, Fun and Philanthropy.” –Nancy Fischer SRWC programs • Loose Cannons: Join a fun group of women for a night out concerts, theater, dinners and more. Email srwcloosecan nons@gmail.com and request to be added to their list to receive announcements. • Birthday Lunch: Marty Forbes is organizing a fun birthday lunch for members with July birthdays. Watch for your invitation. • Lunch with Friends: If you
are on our Lunch with Friends email list, watch for upcoming lunches. • Power of 100: 100 people coming together each giving $100 to provide therapeutic services to abused children in south Deschutes County; join at www.sunriverwomensclub. com/the-power-of-100. The Power of 100 making a positive impact on our community in a proactive and purposeful way. • Mid-Soles Soles: Watch for upcoming hikes. • Hearty Soles: July 18, Tumalo Falls/Bridge Creek Watershed: Leaders are Ruby Price and Carolyn Spaniol. July 30, Canyon Creek Meadow Leaders Carolyn Spaniol and Melodee Munckton. • Dinner Club: If you are on our Dinner Club email list, watch for upcoming dinners in 2020. • Art Fair: The 10th Sunriver Art Fair is just weeks away – Aug. 9-11 in The Village at Sunriver. Meet artists from all
over the country at our biggest fundraising event of the year, showcasing fine arts, local musical entertainment, raffles and children’s art activities. All net proceeds from the Sunriver Art Fair support nonprofit groups in south Deschutes County. Go to sunriverartfair.com for more information. • Book Club: There are now eight book clubs sponsored by the SRWC. Please let us know if you would like to join the wait list for an anticipated additional group. Gloria Rasmussen and Susan Huseonica, organizers. • Sunriver Community Picnic: July 17, 5 p.m. at Mary McCallum Park. Bring your appetite and your dancing shoes. Barbecue chicken, ribs, sides, dessert and live music all for
$15. It’s our “give-back to the community event.” Help volunteer at SRWC website or call Lauri Cullum. • Knitting Group: Meet the first Wednesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. to knit caps for chemotherapy patients and warm caps for Sunriver and La Pine school children. For information, call Pat Arnold. • Save the date: Second annual SRWC Silent Art Auction and Wine Event Sept. 15, 4-6 p.m. at Café Sintra. • Membership: Open to all women in Sunriver and surrounding communities. Applications are on our website. For more information contact srwcmembership@gmail.com. • Fred Meyer Rewards: Help the SRWC earn donations every
time you shop by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to the SRWC at www.fredmeyer.com/ communityrewards. Search by our name, “Sunriver Women’s Club” or by our nonprofit number BQ165. • Amazon Smile: If you use Amazon for any of your online shopping, please consider using Amazon Smile and select the Sunriver Women’s Club: https://smile.amazon.com/ ch/51-0186089 • We Care: If you are aware of members who could use a word of support to lift their spirits, a note of sympathy or congratulations please send the information to our "We Care" coordinator, Susan Huseonica, srwccorrespondingsecretary@ gmail.com
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Lodge exhibit highlights beauty of Oregon By Billye Turner Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery announces the exhibition of paintings by noted Bend artist Joanne Donaca opening June 28 and continuing through Sept. 24. An Oregon native, Donaca finds inspiration in the striking beauty of Central Oregon and other nature scenes. In her current exhibit featuring work in oil and pastel, she presents “Steelhead Falls” near Tumalo, plush vineyard scenes from the Willamette Valley, and from travels, “Avalanche Lake,” Glacier National Park, among others. Donaca is recognized in the Pacific Northwest through her signature membership in the
Watercolor Society of America as well as in the Pastel Society of America, the Northwest, and of Oregon. She also achieved membership in Oil Painters of America. An award winner in several mediums, her paintings appear in numerous corporate and private collections including Sunriver Resort. The artist was previously honored as the poster artist for the Sunriver Music Festival. Billye Turner curates exhibitions for Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery open all hours. For information or purchase, please contact her at 503-780-2828 or billyeturner@bendnet.com.
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Win a Oregon beautiful sunstone pendant from Artists Gallery By Deni Porter Great July weather may bring the crowds to Sunriver, but spectacular art brings visitors to the Artists Gallery of Sunriver. Visitors are always open and the gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For a bit more fun, you may wish to stop by for the gallery’s Second Saturday celebration. Mark the date for Saturday, July 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. Artists will be at the gallery and ready to greet you with adult beverages and great food. Two of the gallery’s artists are collaborating on a joint project. Jim Fister works with exotic woods to create unique art pieces and various furniture items. Joanne Walch creates
stunning historical art images on fabric. What a wonderful idea to frame some of Walch’s designs with Fister’s wood art frames. Visitors are also invited to sign up for classes with Walch and create their own art piece. Class schedules are available at the gallery and on the gallery website. Painter and instructor Bonnie Junell will be featuring some of her work that celebrates her incredible use of color. Poppies are always a popular subject and Junell continues to experiment with different compositions and techniques to keep her work fresh and new. Junell’s Sip & Paint classes continue to be big hit. Early sign up is always
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interested in how kimonos of different colors looked together. Increasingly color combinations represented either seasonal colors or the wearer’s political class. Gradually, kimono makers got better and better at their craft, and kimono making grew into an art form. Kimonos became more valuable and parents handed them down to their children as family heirlooms.” Today women in Japan rarely wear kimonos for everyday life, but reserve them for special occasions such as weddings, funerals, tea ceremonies or special events such as the enthronement of their new emperor. For those who love kimonos but no longer wear them, they can be remade into other clothing or blankets.
“Once again this is another example of the incredible fashion choices we have at the Tern,” said store manager Susan Ertsgaard. “Because of space limitations, we won’t be able to show all the kimonos at once, so we plan to rotate their display over several weekends. They really are dazzling to see and for the right person would make for a rare and exciting purchase.” Second Tern is located on Spring River Road a short distance past Harper Bridge which spans the Deschutes River. The store is open Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers are always welcome. Sales proceeds benefit the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory. More information is available at 541-593-3367 or www. secondtern.com
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Sunriver Library’s featured summer artists The Sunriver Area Public Library will display the works of Mark Shelton and Mary Moore for the months of July and August. Mark Shelton is a SenecaHonorary Chinook tribal artist and has been creating his mixed media collages for the past 20 years. His artwork is inspired by 100 year old photographs by Native American photographer Edward S. Curtis. Paintings for the library exhibit are from his portrait and peopled-landscape series. Shelton studied at the Pratt Institute and is a Heard Museum award winner. His paintings will leave you with a sense of reverence for a people who have endured many hardships. Mary Moore received a Masters in Art Therapy and has worked in a variety of art mediums. Recently, her art has
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Sunriver You launches website Sunriver You is an opportunity for the greater Sunriver community to participate in lifelong learning by matching up “people who know stuff ” with “people who want to learn stuff.” The group’s new website – www.sunriveryou.com – is the easiest way to stay informed on what classes are currently being offered and to reserve your ticket for a class. Classes are free and open to all, but a reserved ticket is required via the classes page on the website. Read below to see what’s happening in July. Best hikes near Sunriver, where to go and what to bring Wednesday, July 3, 4-5:30 p.m. at Sunriver Public Library. Taught by Dan Hilburn who leads the new Sunriver Hiking Club. This is a repeat lecture due to the popularity of his talk in May. We're lucky to surrounded by majestic mountains, pristine lakes, and spectacular scenery. Learn what trails are recommended for your level of fitness, where to find the trailheads, and what to bring with you for a safe and enjoyable experience. Reserve your ticket on the classes page on the website. Common beneficial insects in gardens and landscapes Monday, July 8, 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. at Sunriver Public Library. Taught by Sunriver resident Ralph E. Berry, professor emeritus of entomology at OSU. Learn about the behavior of our most common beneficial insects, plants that attract them into your yard and how to design a butterfly garden. Insect and butterfly specimens will be on hand to view as well as handouts to help you remember what you learned. Berry came to OSU in 1968 to assume the
post of assistant professor of entomology. He specialized in the study of the biology and management of soil arthropods and other insects on mint plants, and became one of the nation's foremost researchers in pest management. Ukelele – learn to play or improve your skills Wednesday, July 10, 1010:45 a.m. at the Sunriver Fire Station meeting room. Meeting weekly for eight weeks starting July 10 through Aug. 28. Taught by Bob Huitt. Anyone can learn to play this fun and entertaining instrument. Put a smile on the faces of your family and friends when you surprise them with your new skills. Participants must bring their own ukulele, but you’ll want to own one anyway when you see how many songs you can play on it. Oregon wines and winemaking Wednesday, July 10, 4-6 p.m., location at a private home in Sunriver will be given after
participants register online. Taught by Barry Rogge. This class will include tasting several Archery Summit wines as well as discussion about the farming practices, winemaking techniques and the uniqueness of Willamette Valley. Archery Summit produces Pinot noir, Pinot gris and Chardonnay – which will all be discussed. Rogge has worked in hospitality, sales and consumer education at Archery Summit since 2008. He is familiar with the growing of Pinot Noir grapes and the production practices in winemaking and has travelled extensively to wine producing regions all over Europe. Learn to play the game of Pétanque Wednesday, July 17 and Wednesday, July 24, 10-11 a.m. at Mary McCullum Park. Taught by Gary Bigham. Learn to play this popular French outdoor game which is similar to bocce, horseshoes and lawn bowling. The game is easy to learn and does not require particular abilities or experience.
This social game is ideal for Sunriver’s warm summer days. Bigham has 20 years of experience playing Pétanque and involvement with Pétanque Clubs in Seattle and Portland. He will explain the rules of the game and then guide the participants in playing. Sign up for one or both dates. Mountain biking Central Oregon’s trails Monday, July 22, 4-5:30 p.m. at SHARC Crescent Room. Taught by Gary Carlson. A veteran of the Sunriver cycling scene, Carlson will give you inside tips for safe and fun mountain biking near Sunriver and on other Central Oregon trails. Learn about mountain bikes and the biking gear you should carry, routine maintenance, how to be safe on the trail and on rough terrain, trail courtesy, and how to stay found.
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some creaky knees hikers find it accessible. Leader: Al Klascius, askusklascius@gmail.com • July 23, Mt. Bachelor: Steep uphill for 2 miles (2,665 ft elevation gain) but then you're on top of the world. Suitable for legs of steel or at least itchy feet hikers in good shape. Snow conditions may impact the route (possible offtrail travel). Leader: Lee Stevenson, lstevenson60@gmail.com Contact the leader to get additional hike details, meeting location and time and to sign up. Unless otherwise noted, hikes are limited to 12 participants. Sorry, no dogs. To add your name to the Sunriver Hiking Club list, email sunriv erhikingclub@gmail.com
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With summer upon us, it’s not usual for temperatures to climb into the mid-90s or higher in some parts of Oregon. Health officials are recommending people prevent heat-related illnesses that can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. “People may not realize that heat-related illnesses can be deadly,” said Tom Jeanne, MD, deputy state health officer at the OHA Public Health Division. “Extreme heat conditions pose a higher risk for children, people 65 and older, and those with chronic health conditions as well as athletes and outdoor workers.” Also at higher risk are people with low incomes. Often, they can’t afford air conditioning for their homes or they live outdoors where they are more exposed.
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Internationally acclaimed pianist headlines Sunriver Music Festival “Call it star quality – music likes Kern the way the camera liked Garbo.” (The Washington Post). “You can’t buy it; you can’t teach it. But Kern’s got it.” (D Magazine). With her vivid stage presence, passionately confident musicianship and extraordinary technique, Russian-American pianist Olga Kern continues to captivate fans and critics alike. Now, you can see and hear her in Central Oregon on Aug. 10 and Aug. 12 as she adds star power to this year’s Sunriver Music Festival (Aug. 10-22). Olga Kern was born into a family of musicians with direct links to Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff and began studying piano at the age of five. She jump-started her U.S. career with her historic Gold Medal at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in Fort Worth, Texas as the first woman to do so in more than 30 years. Steinway artist and first prize winner of the Rachmaninoff International Piano Competition at the age of 17, Kern is a laureate of many international competitions and tours throughout Russia, Europe, the United States, Japan, South Africa and South Korea. In 2016 she served as jury chairman of both the Seventh Cliburn International Amateur Piano Competition and the first Olga Kern International Piano Competition, where she also holds the title of Artistic Director. Ms. Kern frequently gives masterclasses and since September 2017 has served on
the piano faculty of the prestigious Manhattan School of Music. Additionally, Kern has been chosen as the Virginia Arts Festival’s new Connie & Marc Jacobson Director of Chamber Music, beginning with the 2019 season. Kern is just one of the outstanding artists that Festival Artistic Director and conductor George Hanson have assembled for this year’s festival under the theme: “Love Stories – Around the World with Music.” Another highlight of the season will be a Latin Spectacular pops concert on Aug. 17 featuring Octavio Moreno, baritone; Giovanni Parra, bandoneon; and the spectacular symphonic photochoreography titled Mexico Mágico by Westwater Arts.
Here is the summer concert schedule: • Classical Concert I – Saturday Aug. 10: Tower Theatre in downtown Bend, 7:30 p.m. Featuring internationally-renowned pianist Olga Kern performing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in Bb Minor, Op. 23. • Solo Piano Concert – Monday, Aug. 12: Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 7:30 p.m. Featuring internationally renowned pianist Olga Kern. • Piano Master Class – Tuesday, Aug. 13: Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 2:00 p.m. Olga Kern with advanced piano students. Audience members welcome. • Classical Concert II – Thursday, Aug. 15: Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 7:30 p.m. Featuring violinists Corine Brouwer and Dan Skidmore; baritone Octavio Moreno; bandoneonist Giovanni Parra. T F,
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many mysteries remain, scientists are steadily uncovering the secrets of navigation. Exhibit is free with museum admission. • Friday, July 19, 6–8 p.m. Art in the West opening reception: Join us for an evening filled with art and excitement.
The opening event includes artist demonstrations and a chance to mingle with the artists. This is your first chance to bid on a piece, so make it count. Event is free, register at highdesert museum.org/art-in-the-westopening/
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July activities at the High Desert Museum The High Desert Museum is located about 10 minutes north of Sunriver off Highway 97. For more information, visit www. highdesertmuseum.org or call 541-382-4754. • Saturday, July 6 Moon Country: Oregon and the space race marks the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing and celebrates this region’s involvement in that historic achievement. As the space race between the United States and Soviet Union reached a fever pitch, Central Oregon played an important yet little-known role in preparing U.S. astronauts for lunar landscapes. NASA thought that Central Oregon’s volcanic terrain resembled that of the moon, creating an ideal place for geologists to train astronauts and test equipment. The Apollo program trained in Central Oregon between 1964 and 1966. The exhibit places the lunar landing within a broader national and international context, while exploring this momentous event through the lens of local history. Free with museum admission. Learn more at highdesertmus eum.org/moon-country/ • Thursday, July 4: The museum is closed. • Friday, July 12, 8–9 p.m. Bat Walk: Join us on an exciting evening expedition in search of bats on our grounds using echolocator equipment. Bring weather-appropriate clothing and a flashlight or headlamp for touring the Museum after hours. Event is $10. Members receive 20 percent discount. Register at highdesertmuseum.org/bat
-walk-july/ • Saturday, July 13, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thorn Hollow String Band: Hear some toe-tapping tunes from our pioneering house band. Dancing encouraged. Free with admission. • Saturday, July 13, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Miller Ranch Sawmill demonstration: Full steam ahead! See the 1904 Lazinka Sawmill in action and discover how critical steam-powered sawmills were to homesteading families in the High Desert. Free with admission. • Sunday, July 14, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Exhibition closing, Animal Journeys: Navigating in Nature: The navigational feats performed by wildlife – whether as part of their daily, local activities or long-distance migrations – are arguably some of the natural world’s most awe-inspiring
phenomena. The interactive exhibition explores how such remarkable journeys are possible. Unlike us, other animals don’t have the benefit of maps and compasses, or do they? While
Get your gloves and diggers ready for the 19th annual War on Weeds event taking place between July 26-Aug. 2. Volunteers fan out across the Sunriver community in the morning to pull noxious spotted knapweed from common property. Although weeds can be pulled at any time once they have sprouted, SROA’s Natural Resources uses a weeklong event to target hot spot areas around Sunriver. Volunteer pullers are assigned a location and can pull at their convenience during the week. Both individual pullers and teams are welcome. Bags for the weeds are supplied. The event culminates on Aug. 2 with a complimentary celebratory lunch for pullers at noon at Mary McCallum Park. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, call 541-5931522.
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Sunriver STARS Community Theater celebrates the season By Fred Sackett Way back in 2011 a small group of the-atrical enthusiasts met at the home of Victoria Kristy with the thought of starting a theater company and the match was lighted. From those days with no venue, no actors, no lighting or sound equipment and no backing
the theater performed its first show. Enthusiasm grew and the flame began to flicker. A board of directors was formed, nonprofit status acquired, and funded by a group of local supporters the flame grew stronger. Several shows were performed at SHARC and then, after a generous
Sunriver library events • Family Fun: Interactive story time with songs, rhymes and crafts for ages 0 to 5. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. • The Library Book Club at Wild Wood Coffee House: Discuss “Friday Black” by Nana KwameAdjei-Brenyah. Wednesday, July 10, 10 a.m. The coffee house is located at 56870 Venture Lane Suite 106 in the Sunriver Business Park. • District Library Board Meeting: Regular board meeting. Wednesday, July 10, 12 p.m. • Space Camp: Mission to Mars: Mars explorers wanted. Explore life on the fourth planet from the sun, get to know the rovers, play with Mars mud and more. For ages 6-11. July 11, 10:30 a.m. • Open Computer Lab: Practice or get help with basic tech tasks and questions. Tuesday, July 16, 3 p.m. • Galaxy Slime: Relax, get ooey gooey, and make out-of-this-world slime. For ages 10-17. Wednesday, July 17, 1:30 p.m. • Stellar Crafts: Create crafts that are out of this world. For ages 6-9. Saturday, July 20, 10:30 a.m. • Sunriver Friends of the Library Board Meeting: Free and open to all. Wednesday, July 24, 1:30 p.m. • Space Camp: To the Moon! Let’s investigate the moon. Discover the moon’s phases, make moon dust and see the moon’s light in a variety of engaging lunar activities. Thursday, July 25, 10:30 a.m.
invitation, the theater moved its venue to The Door in the Sunriver Business Park where the flame grew even bigger. Now, after 28 shows, more actors, better equipment and two Kids Drama Camps under its belt, the board of directors feels that the theater is stronger than ever. The 2018-2019 season is historic in that it was the first season the board was able to publicize the entire season by the end of June, therefore allowing marketing and publicity endeavors to announce shows months in advance and theater enthusiasts to buy tickets for the entire season at any time. The marketing director was able to procure several thousand dollars in sponsorships, and the publicity director was able to print the entire season on rack cards and in the local papers. Then with the production of the much loved show “Oliver,” which had five consecutive sell-outs, followed by “Canterbury Tales” as the holiday show and “Suite Surrender” in the winter, both with excellent attendance, the flame grew into a fire. Gasoline was poured on the fire with the last show of the season, “The Butler Did It,” which was a hilarious comedy. So, as the season closes let the Sunriver STARS say thank you to so many who have helped the fire grow. May the 2019-2020 season (which will be published next month) be even better and the fire grow larger… on with the show.
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Sunriver Service District June meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting on June 13, 2019. Board members present: Jim Fister, Greg Keller Mike Gocke, Dennis Dishaw and Joe Huseonica. Absent: Ron Schmid, Bill Hepburn. SSD staff present: Chief Cory Darling, Chief Tim Moor, Debbie Baker, Candice Trapp. Public input –None Financial report Year-to-date as of May 31, 2019: Total Revenues...$ 5,017,087 Police Personnel Services...............$1,394,165 Police Materials & Services………….$160,115 Bike Patrol………...$43,035 Fire Personnel Services...............$1,771,964 Fire Materials & Services……….....$306,543 General Personnel, Materials & Services..............$179,624 Consent Agenda –Approved minutes of the May 16, 2019 regular SSD board meeting. –Approved SROA monthly invoice in the amount of $17,107.98. –Approved invoice to SAIF for workers’ compensation coverage in the amount of $65,455. –Approved invoice for Galls, LLC for fire uniforms in the amount of $12,884.09.
admin Baker will be brought back before the board at the next meeting. –Approved Resolution 2019006 approving the 2019/20 health insurance rates. –Accepted May 2019 unaudited financials. Chief reports Fire –Outreach activities included an emergency preparedness presentation to the Sunriver Chamber and homeowner visits for wildfire consultation. –Both Fire and Police chiefs met with Project Wildfire seeking help with reaching out to property managers for better connections within the community. –Attended various meetings and conferences. –Met with Sunriver Resort over their proposal to expand their aquatics offerings to include another outdoor pool and an indoor pool. –Also met with the Sunriver Nature Center on the new learning center they plan to start construction on later this year. –Facility needs assessment forms have been filled out and will be presented to Mackenzie architecture firm. –Fire crews have received full
wildfire preparation training and have a specific deployment for responding to a wildland fire. They are also trained and certified on the water tender. –A surplus Chevy Tahoe was sold to Alfalfa Fire Department. –CPR classes are in full operation. –The department is reviewing its performance appraisals. –The SRAlerts emergency text was deployed for an actual gas main leak on June 12 near Sparks Lane. –In May, there were 52 calls for the Sunriver Fire Department, which included 34 EMS calls, 1 hazardous condition, 3 fire and 4 public service assistance calls. Police –Sgt. Scott Vincent has been hired from the Bend Police Department and will be sworn in on July 1. Vincent replaces Sgt. Joe Patnode, who has been discharged from the department. –Lt. Mike Womer has graduated from the FBI National Academy. –Dana Whitehurst successfully held her third bi-annual Oregon Law Enforcement Records Conference. –Seven bike patrol officers are actively patrolling the com-
munity for the summer. –Citizen Patrol will be adding a Saturday patrol through the summer to assist with emergency preparedness education and awareness. –Officers assisted with Kids Day festivities in The Village at Sunriver. –The department’s annual shred day event brought in more than a ton of documents and collection of 57 pounds of prescription/OTC medications. Three boxes of food was collected for the Care and Share food bank. –Teaming with the Resort to provide training and education to their seasonal employee work program. –In May, the Sunriver Police Department received 631 calls for service, 40 of which were emergencies. Officers investigated 46 cases, 19 suspicious persons or prowlers, 10 lost/ found properties, conducted 143 traffic stops, provided 52 community-policing responses, 461 self-initiated calls and 140 security checks. SSD admin reports –The 2019/20 budget hearing with Deschutes County took place on May 29 and the budget was approved as submitted. –Working with Leslie Knight of SROA Human Resources to provide information and meetings for employees as the
change is made from Moda health insurance to Regence to ensure a smooth transition. Benefit levels will be the same. –Working on completing a best practices survey for SDAO as it will provide a 10 percent discount on liability insurance for 2020. –The SROA Nominating Committee is in the process of evaluating candidates for SSD board vacancies due to term expirations. The board meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is scheduled for Thursday, July 18, 3 p.m. at the Sunriver Fire Station Training Room, 57475 Abbot Drive in Sunriver. As available, approved meeting minutes are posted to www.sunriversd.org
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Old business –Strategic Plan update: The review process has started and the work group should have a summary of recommended modifications by the August board meeting. New business –Windstorm/LFR debris in Sunriver: Accelerated debris pickup/chipping is underway with the hiring of two independent contractors as well as SROA Public Works crews. Police and Fire are providing support by conducting fire watch duties and spraying down the area where cutting/chipping has occurred. –Semi-annual Police/Fire performance measures: Both chiefs gave rundown on operations, training and community engagement items completed and/or still in progress. –Tabled Deschutes County 911 agreement. –Performance reviews of Chief Darling, Chief Moor and SUNRIVER SCENE • JULY 2019
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Residents, visitors should be prepared for fire season By Tim Moor, Sunriver Fire Chief Summer is just around the corner and Sunriver Fire & Rescue is preparing for wildfire season. As the weather warms up and the fuels dry out it is important to start thinking about safety around your home and property. This past month I attended two wildland fire conferences and wanted to share some valuable tips learned from those conferences. One of the conference speakers was a Chief Fire Officer in charge of the Camp Fire in Paradise, California. The simple take away from both conferences was having an effective prevention program. One of the main causes of “fire spread” during the Camp Fire was lack of outdoor housekeeping. Simple things you can do as a homeowner to prevent fire impingement on your home to keep it from catching on fire include the following: • Clear pine needles from
your roof, deck and property. • For trees taller than 20 feet, branches should be limbed six feet from the ground. • Bitterbrush should be removed 15 feet from structures. • Remove all noxious weeds. • Cover your attic and foundation vents with wire mesh. Evacuation is another lesson learned from the California fires. In collaboration with the Sunriver Police Department and Sunriver Owners Association we have completed five community presentations. The presentations discuss evacuation and fire/home safety. As part of the evacuation planning, the Police and Fire Departments have also purchased Everbridge, a communication tool that alerts both owners and Sunriver guests via their cell phone. You can sign up for Everbridge by creating a new text message on your smart phone. Start a new text message. In your To/Recipient space type
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888777. In the message field type SRAlerts and press send. In addition, as part of the emergency messaging system is a website with helpful emergency preparedness and evacuation information at www. sunriveremergencyinfo.com Here are three helpful evacuation lessons: • Have a personal/family plan and exit route. • Evacuate early (Ready, Set, Go). Everyone should be in the ready mode at all times. • Have a “Go-Bag” with your medications, water, food, important documents, etc. • If you have animals, have a bag for them as well with medication, food, water, etc. • Drive with your headlights on in smoky conditions. I also want to share with you that Sunriver Fire & Rescue will be having a weekly open house at the Fire Station, 57475 Abbot Drive every Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. starting in July through August. Have a safe summer and don’t hesitate to contact Sunriver Fire & Rescue if you have questions or concerns about fire safety and emergency preparedness. Call 541593-8622.
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Sherrie Tryon April 12, 1955 – May 13, 2019 Our grieving family is sad to announce the sudden loss of Sherrie Tryon on May 13, 2019, in Roseburg, Oregon. Sherrie suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm and passed peacefully surrounded by family. Just 64 years old, she was born on April 12, 1955 in Lebanon, Oregon to Rudy and Dolores Kellison. As a young child she moved with her family to Southern California living in Fontana where she was joined by a sister and brother. Later moving to Upland where she attended elementary and junior high. When Sherrie was entering high school, the family moved to Newport, Oregon. She graduated from Newport High in 1973 and stayed in contact with several of her close friends. Sherrie met & married the love of her life Vernon (Bim) Tryon in the late 1980’s. Together they had their son Austin and in later years daughter Danielle joined their family. Besides being a wife and mother, she kept busy procuring, managing and fixing up the family’s Sunriver Vacation Rental homes. Sherrie was known for her generosity and giving heart. While raising her son in Waldport, Oregon she often volunteered her time to school functions and other events such as the Waldport Beachcomber Days. She welcomed several foster children into their home and donated to many local organizations and several families or students in need. A favorite venue was the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory where she and her family volunteered many hours, providing assistance to enhance the equipment and experiences for others. Sherrie loved Central Oregon spending many weekends, holidays and vacations there with her family, extended family and friends. She lovingly owned several fur babies over the years, always becoming quite attached. Grandparents Douglas & Lucy Cruise, Lee & Gweneth Kellison, Darold & Cretta Blanchard; father Rudy Kellison and nephew Clayton preceded Sherrie’s death. Sherrie is survived by her husband Bim, son Austin, daughter Danielle and fur babies Olive and Merle; her mother Dolores (Dolly) Kellison; her siblings, Christie (John) Meister and Ray (Christy) Kellison and her several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A Celebration of Life will be held in the fall. In lieu of flowers, Sherrie would be honored by a donation in her name to her beloved Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Rd, Sunriver, OR 97707 www.sunrivernaturecenter.org Page 28
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SUNRIVER POLICE LOG Selected log entries by the Scene B A C= D CJ = D CSO = D OA = D U II = D W S= GOA = MV A =
B lood A lcohol Content D eschutes County J ail D eschutes County Sheriff’ s Office D ead On A rrival D riving U nder I nfluence of I ntoxicants D riving W hile Suspended Gone On A rrival Motor V ehicle A ccident
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5 - 2 A suspicious abandoned television led to the discovery of a burglary in progress on A bbot H ouse L ane. 5 - 4 R eport of a suspicious vehicle at T im ber L ane location. Officer w as fam iliar w ith vehicle and knew that it belonged to an em ployee of a hot tub/ property m anagem ent com pany. N oted fresh w ater spill around the hot tub on the back deck. U T L the em ployee. H ouse w as secure, no signs of suspicious activity. 5 - 4 R eport of drinking at Colonial L ane location, parking issues and naked individuals running around the area. Officer gave the group a talk about R & R s. T he group also cleaned up a large m ess in the yard prior to officer’ s departure. 5 - 4 D U I I com plaint at SH A R C. D river of the vehicle w as dressed for prom and stated to the officer that she w as having difficulty operating the vehicle due to her high heels. D river stated she had not consum ed any alcohol and the officer found no signs of im pairm ent. 5 - 6 D og charged and chased individuals w alking on the pathw ays near W hite A lder – forcing them to pick up their ow n dogs. Officer located the dog and its ow ner. A dvised guests of SR R & R s regarding dogs/ vicious dogs. T he ow ners assured the officer that they w ould not take the dog out w ithout a leash. 5 - 9 SR P D attem pted to contact an ow ner of a black j eep parked in violation of SR OA R & R s at Mt. R ainier location. T here w as no answ er at the door and no indication that anyone w as hom e. Officer left a SR OA w ritten w arning under the w indshield w iper. 5 - 9 Com plaint of dead deer on R ibes L ane that appeared to have died as a result of predation. P ublic W orks advised of location for rem oval. 5 - 1 0 SR P D conducted a traffic stop on B eaver D rive. D river w as driving w hile suspended. Citation issued in lieu of custody. 5 - 1 1 N oise com plaint at B obcat L ane location. N o noise or m usic upon officer’ s arrival. W hen officer contacted the guests, they w ere inform ed that the R P had contacted them and asked them to turn the m usic dow n or off. T he m usic w as turned off at that tim e. 5 - 1 2 Officer responded to unw anted guests at Sunriver F itness and A quatics. I t w as reported that there w as a m an, w om an and tw o children panhandling. U T L upon officer’ s arrival. 5 - 1 5 Officer received a request from dispatch to locate a hit and run from B end, traveling south on H ighw ay 9 7. Officer located the sem itruck and conducted a traffic stop at H ighw ay 9 7 and South Century. D river w as unaw are he had com e into contact w ith another vehicle. 5 - 1 6 Officer observed a SR OA R & R violation for a sign posted at South I m naha and Cottonw ood R oad. T he sign indicated that a certain subj ect w as not allow ed in Sunriver. Officer left a voicem ail for the contacted person indicating the signs are a SR OA violation. Sign w as rem oved. 5 - 1 7 Officer received a call regarding a theft of firew ood from an Ollalie L ane drivew ay. 5 - 1 8 P ublic assist at a B eaver R idge location. Officer contacted a m ale w ho w as intoxicated and lost. T he m ale w as found in the parking lot in his underw ear, long sleeve shirt and no shoes. Officer w as able to locate his condo about 1 5 0 feet from w here he w as found. T he subj ect also fell in the parking lot, causing inj ury to his arm . Sunriver m edics w ere called to the scene and provided aid. T he subj ect w as returned hom e w ith no further issues. 5 - 1 9 R eport of a vehicle driving up and dow n the bike path near D iam ond P eak. A fter contact w ith the R P , it w as discovered the vehicle’ s operator w as looking for their lost dog. 5 - 2 1 Cougar sighting reported at South Century D rive w here it m eets A bbot at the fountain circle. N o further sightings reported. 5 - 2 3 Officer w as dispatched to L ookout L ane for a report of hearing a loud am plified voice talking about being depressed. Officer checked the residence the R P thought the voice w as com ing from and it w as not the correct location. R P called in sam e voice a year ago and officers w ere U T L . A dvised R P to call w hen occurring. 5 - 2 5 Officer responded to A lta L ane address for a report of a code violation for a vehicle had been parked on the side of the residence for som e tim e. Officer spoke w ith the ow ner and w arned regarding the vehicle. Ow ner said it w ould be m oved and there w ould not be any other issues. 5 - 2 5 T w o separate incidents of m issing children w ere located and returned to parents. 5 - 2 7 A ssisted Sunriver F ire w ith a possible house fire on Y ellow R ail. T urned out to be an electrical issue. 5 - 2 8 Crim inal m ischief to the green of the 1 4 th hole on the W oodlands golf course. W hite hole flags also stolen. 5 - 3 0 T here w as a hole cut into the fence at T hielson L ane location. A theft from the location w as reported on May 2 9 . SUNRIVER SCENE • JULY 2019
Sign up to receive prescribed fire text alerts via cellphone Land managers and public health officials have come together to develop two new tools to provide Central Oregonians with fire resources: • Central Oregon Fire (www.cen traloregonfire.org) offers up-to-date information on prescribed fire and wildfire locations, smoke impacts, and health resources. • You can also sign up for
text alerts about prescribed fire by texting COFIRE to 888777. Living in a fire-adapted ecosystem means Central Oregonians have a season for wildfire and another for prescribed fire. Residents will start seeing prescribed burns around Central Oregon in preparation for fire season and to create a healthier forest.
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3:00 p.m. Featuring Young Artists Scholarship soloists. A one-hour educational and entertaining concert presenting orchestral music in a fun and informal setting. For kids of all ages! • Classical Concert IV – Thursday, Aug. 22: Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 7:30 p.m. Featuring pianist Eric Zuber performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23, K. 488, in A Major. Tickets are now on sale. More information and tickets can be ordered online www. sunrivermusic.org or call the festival ticket office at 541593-9310, or email informa tion@sunrivermusic.org.
• Pops Concert – Saturday, Aug. 17: Summit High School, 7:30 p.m. This year’s Pops Concert theme is Latin Spectacular! Featuring Octavio Moreno, baritone, and the spectacular photochoreography titled Mexico Mágico by Westwater Arts. • Classical Concert III – Monday, Aug. 19: Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 7:30 p.m.Featuring flutist Alexander Lipay performing Mercadante’s Flute Concerto in E Minor, Op. 57. • Discover The Symphony Concert – Tuesday, Aug. 20: Sunriver Resort Great Hall,
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Legacy bricks are back The Sunriver Women’s Club is once again selling two sizes of laser engraved bricks that will be permanently displayed as part of the walkway that surrounds the outdoor amphitheater at the SHARC. Celebrate your life in Sunriver
with a legacy brick. This is a unique and personal way to honor cherished people, dates and places in your life – parents, grandparents, children, friends, beloved pet, favorite poem, anniversary dates, alma mater or hometown.
Bricks are available in two sizes. The 4 inch x 8 inch brick is $75 and the 8 inch x 8 inch brick is $125. Custom graphics can be added to the larger brick for an additional fee. Business names are welcome, but bricks cannot include advertising such as a phone number, website, etc. Net proceeds from the legacy brick sales support the Sunriver Women’s Club annual philanthropy grant program focused on providing basic services to those in need in south Deschutes County. Bricks will be installed at SHARC by SROA’s Public Works crews once a certain number has been sold and schedule allows. Get your order in now to ensure your brick is included in the first installation. Place your orders at https://www.fundrais ingbrick.com/online-orders/ sunriver/
Village to host annual Sunriver Antique & Classic Car Show Flash back to the past as Village Bar & Grill proudly presents the annual Sunriver Antique and Classic Car Show on July 20. Held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Village at Sunriver will be filled with antique and classic cars. Enjoy a summer’s day wandering through Village
shops while admiring cars from the 1920s and 1930s as well as hot rods and muscle cars of the 1970s and 1980s. A number of crowd favorites will be back again this year, as well as new entrants. Rob Fincham will be in the T C S,
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Community Bible Church is hosting its Vacation Bible School, July 22-26. All children (ages 4 years old through 6th grade) are invited to Answers in Genesis Time Lab VBS. Kids will have fun traveling back in time discovering there is One who has no beginning or end – Jesus from eternity past to eternity future. Held from 9 a.m. to noon, and will be filled with adventure exploring new games, songs, crafts, science experiments and more. There is no charge to attend, but pre-registration is encouraged. Download a registration form at www.cbchurchsr.org, click on the children’s ministries page or call 541-5938341.
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Two author events have a Central Oregon theme • Saturday, July 13 at 5 p.m. Les Joslin presents “Deschutes National Forest and U.S. Forest Service Ranger Stations of the West.” During his college years Joslin spent summers with the U.S. Forest Service as a firefighter and then in the fire prevention office, working out of the Bridgeport Ranger Station. After spending the next 22 years in the Navy, then teaching college, Joslin returned to the wilderness for the U.S. Forest Service in the Three Sisters Wilderness and Deschutes National Forest. Joslin’s book is a comprehensive look at ranger stations beginning in 1899. It is divided into seven western regions: Northern, Rocky Mountain, Southwestern, Intermountain, Pacific Southwest, Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Rich in pictures of the ranger stations,
it concludes with a picture of the Bridgeport Ranger Station that currently at the High Desert Museum, which had been moved with the aid of the author. Established in 1908, Joslin details its beginning, historic figures involved and their hierarchy of the Deschutes National Forest – which forms the boundary of Sunriver on two sides.. The role of timber harvests and grazing cattle is detailed. Fishing, wildlife management and recreation are also addressed. All complemented by a wealth of historic pictures of this backyard forest. • Saturday, July 20 at 5 p.m. Ted Haynes presents “The Mirror Pond Murders,” the second in his series set in Central Oregon. “The Mirror Pond Murders” finds Dan in sunnier circumstances, his law firm, impressed
by Dan’s actions in Suspects, opens an office in Bend solving his employment prospects. He marries Amy. They are both active, committed to their community and focused on creating a loving family. While Dan had a free hand finding office space and getting started, the firm sends one of the partners, Sarah Chatham, to head up the office. Dan and Amy are nervous about how things will change now that Dan has a boss – but Sarah is gracious and smart. The recently widowed Sarah grew up in Bend. With roots in the community, she had planned to retire here with her husband. Mindful of the freedom her young associate has enjoyed – Sarah takes care to consider his feelings. Sarah and Dan are off and running when a woman’s skeleton is discovered in Mirror Pond. There is a possibility the woman was Native American. Sarah represents the tribe’s interests and is contacted about the case. Cooperating with Police Detective Jim Sorenson they begin to unravel the mystery surrounding the murder. It will not be easy as the skeleton
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Craig Johnson returns Saturday, Sept. 21 at 5 p.m. for the latest in the Longmire series, “Land of Wolves.” This is ticketed event requiring purchase of the book. For information, contact Sunriver Books & Music. was in its watery grave a long time. Twists and turns involve a lot of Central Oregon history and lore. The setting is beautifully integrated into the story. For those who enjoy visiting Sunriver or who live in Central Oregon, it is fun to notice the local landmarks while you read. • Saturday, July 27 at 5 p.m. Willy Vlautin gives a presentation on “Don’t Skip Out on Me.” People living on the margins, on the knife edge of life are the subjects of Vlautin’s novels. He treats his characters with compassion and respect. “Don’t Skip Out On Me” has unforgettable characters facing life with grace in tough situations. Mr. Reese lives in a remote, rugged part of Nevada
eking out a living as a sheep rancher. At 72 the work is rough and the challenges unending. Mr. and Mrs. Reese took in a young boy, Horace, part Paiute, part Irish, and came to think of him as a son. They watched him grow up, watched him struggle with feelings of abandonment by his parents, and understood when he needed to strike out on his own. Despite the sadness of leaving, Horace is determined to make his mark as a boxer and be like the heroes of his youth. He journeys to Tucson then Mexico to pursue a dream in a dangerous game. This haunting story is beautifully told. The Reeses are admirable people; kind to their animals, struggling despite their age to hold onto a way of life that is fast disappearing. Horace is easy to care about, a gentle natured young man trying to achieve a sense of worth. Author events include refreshments and drawings for prizes. Sign up to attend by email to sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks.com, call 541-5932525 or stop by Sunriver Books & Music, located in building 25 in The Village at Sunriver.
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Book club selections for July By Deon Stonehouse Book Clubs meet at 6 p.m. on Monday at Sunriver Books & Music. Everyone is welcome to join us for interesting discussions on some great books. • July 8 Mystery Book Club discusses “American by Day” by Derek Miller. Bringing back Chief Inspector Sigrid Odegard from “Norwegian by Night,” this ambitious yet entertaining novel tackles such weighty subjects as cop shootings, racism, the role of women in society, and the differences in America and Norway. Sigrid and her father, a farmer in the rural north, are close. She takes leave expecting to spend time with him enjoying peace and quiet. Instead, her father informs her she has a ticket to New York, the flight leaves tomorrow. Sigrid’s mother died when she was 5 and her brother Marcus 11. He blames his father and himself. Recently father and son began corresponding and taking tentative steps toward reconciliation. Marcus’ last letter was disturbing. Her father tried to reach him but he had already fled. On arrival in New York, Sigrid discovers Marcus is wanted by the police in connection with a woman’s death. There are many differences between law enforcement in Norway and America, not least among them that Norwegian police are educated in criminology then rise through the ranks based on solving crimes, where in America the sheriff is elected. Sigrid’s American counterpart, Sheriff Irving Wylie, is a middle aged, Republican, graduate of Loyola divinity school with no background in law enforcement
prior to his election. It would have been easy to make such a character appear as a bumpkin. Thankfully that is not the case. Irv is wicked smart, sly, and funny. While he may not have degrees in law enforcement, he is an excellent cop with a lot of empathy. Irv is intent on finding Marcus – there is evidence indicating he is possibly guilty of murder, but Irv is willing to keep an open mind. His bosses want an arrest, Marcus will do. Sigrid goes with the local cops on a search into the Adirondack wilderness. • July 22 the Fiction Book Club discusses “Circling the Sun” by Paula McLain – bringing to vivid life Beryl Markham. The descriptions of Africa are Technicolor lush, pulsing with the heat and vastness of the country. Beryl’s father moved the family from England to Kenya intending to raise fast horses. Her mother couldn’t take the heat, dust and primitive conditions. She returned to England with her son, leaving her daughter behind. It would be a couple decades before Beryl saw her mother again. Beryl thrived in Kenya, made lifelong friends with a young boy from the local tribe, learned all about horses and becoming an accomplished equestrian. Beryl loved Africa. Her father and the farm was her
version of paradise. When the bottom fell out, she lost almost everything. All Beryl wanted was to train race horses, something she was very good at. She made terrible choices, allying herself with men who would thwart her ambition. Beryl persevered becoming a winning trainer and later set records as an aviatrix. She crossed paths with Denys Finch Hatton and fell in love. Finch Hatton was a complicated man, a free spirit already in love with Karen Blixon. This is a re-
markable story about a woman who lived life big. If you want to read some related nonfiction pick up Karen Blixon’s “Out of Africa” and Beryl Markam’s “West With The Night.” • July 29 the Non-Fiction Book Club discusses “The Common Good” by Robert B. Reich. At one of his author events, Craig Johnson said he wanted his character, Sheriff Walt Longmire, to embody kindness and decency, stating that we needed
it in the world. Robert Reich takes on that subject pointing out the way things used to be, when corporations had roots in the community and leaders were expected to serve the interest of citizens. He points out that this moral way of being has broken down, that instead of working for “the common good,” leaders and captains of industry are often out for themselves, willing to lie and skirt the law to enrich themselves and further their aims. Reich provides a long list of tipping points that moved the nation away from altruism toward greed, culminating in a president willing to lie, frequently. This book is not about one president, or one political party, it is about a philosophy of being truthful, caring about community and having a regard for others.
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Sunriver Men’s Golf: current leaders; kudos to golf maintenance staff By Paul J. Grieco place. Greg Cotton and Don Leaders in multiple catego- Larson are right behind Schultz. ries have remained somewhat In the 18-Hole Competiconsistent since the last tion, in which the month’s report. Bret best scores a player Mackay remains on top shoots on designatin two categories, nared holes throughrowly ahead in Weekout the season ly Games winnings, are tracked, Scott and comfortably so in Brown leads in the Skins winnings. Dennis Gross division, folWood remains in seclowed very closely Paul J.Grieco ond place in the former by Bret Mackay and category and remains in Grant Seegraves. third place in Skins. Rounding Frank Schultz leads in the Net out the top five are Mike Davis division followed by Dan Burwho moved up an incredible khalter and Dixon Freeman. Of 35 spots in Weekly Game win- course the standings can change nings, with Scott Brown and dramatically over time, but like Frank Schultz moving up one the stock market there are cerplace apiece. Don Olson and tain “blue chip” players that we Dan Burkhalter are close on expect to continue to perform their heels. In the Skins category well. Contrarily there’s always a Stuart Grossman move up 11 chance for volatility. Stay tuned. spots into second place, while John Volkober fell two spots Local rules in play on to fourth and Franks Schultz Woodlands, meadows courses moved up two spots for fifth Kudos to the Resort maintenance crew for the incredibly “If you watch a game, good work of repair and restoration as well as getting the it’s fun. If you play at greens into excellent shape on it, it’s recreation. If you both the Meadows and Woodwork at it, it’s golf.” lands courses which had shown damage to some fairway areas – Bob Hope, legendary due to late and long-lasting comedian and avid golfer heavy snows and fallen trees or snapped tree trunks.
Critically, for the sake of course maintenance and player safety, the Rules Committee expects the following two rules to be in effect for the remainder of this season. The first is to protect the many planted replacement trees that have been staked and are considered no play zones. If a player finds his ball in such an area so that it interferes with a player’s stance or intended area of swing the player must take free relief under Rule 16.1b by finding the nearest point of complete relief and dropping the ball within one club length of the spot no nearer the hole and where there is complete relief from all interference by the tree. The penalty for playing a ball in breach of this local rule is the general penalty (for playing from a wrong place), namely two stokes in stroke play and loss of hole in match play. The second local rule concerns areas where tree damage is obvious such as evidence of stump grindings and/or dirt-filled holes from which an uprooted tree has been removed. When these conditions are present the player has the option to take free relief by dropping a ball within one-club length of the nearest
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point of complete relief and no two-day Ryder Cup style event. closer to the hole. Find these online at the SRMGC website SRMGC Membership under Local Rules and Terms of New members are welcome. Competition. Sunriver residency is not a requirement. Find the SRMGC Fun events ahead online at www.srmensgolf.com. Four Resort Cup events are Apply for membership using to be held this summer at Eagle the Annual Membership RegCrest, Widgi Creek, Black Butte istration tab in the menu (on and Sunriver. The SRMGC the lower left side of the home is also looking forward to its page). For more information annual member-guest event, email SRMGC president Dave the Memorial Tournament, the Buhaly at dbuhaly2@msn.com two-day Club Championship or me at the address below. and the Sunriver Cup (in which Paul Grieco is secretary of the Sunriver currently holds a nar- Sunriver Men’s Golf Club. He row 6 – 5 edge) pitting Sunriver may be reached at PJG3SR@ players against Crosswater in a gmail.com
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Wednesdays • 10:30am – 12:30pm Ages 8 - 15 • $25 Navigate a course with a remote controlled rock crawler and build your own solar-powered rover.
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Car Show
house providing entertainment throughout the day. If you are a proud owner of car built before 1980 and would like to enter your car
in the show go to http://www. villageatsunriver.com/events/ sunriver-classic-car-show to sign up today. Prizes will be award in a variety of classes. For more information email events@alpine-entertainment. com
Chris Points, head golf pro, welcomes golfers at the Woodlands course for the Senior Women Golf Association’s visitation in early June. It was a beautiful day of golf followed by a luncheon at Crosswater Club. SWGA member Sue Revere chaired the event in which 70 women from nine local clubs competed. The SWGA also hosted their regional team event in June.
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Observatory Planetarium with the support of Rotary. Wine raffle winners were also announced: First place Ed Manos; vice Above Self.” “It was wonderful to see the second place Janelle Barker, and generous spirit that filled the third place Dawn Bristow. hall this evening,” stated Cheri Martinen chair of the event New Rotary president and incoming president of the takes over She started getting to know Sunriver-La Pine Rotary. “The Rotary as an 18-year-old youth highlight for many was learning more about the wonderful pro- exchange student. Now she grams they support by attending is going to lead the club that opened her eyes to a world of this special evening.” Karen Miller from La Pine possibilities. Meet Rotary’s new Parks and Recreation shared president Cheri Martinen. Marnews about the dramatic im- tinen grew up in La Pine and provements being made to spent a year in Istanbul, Turkey youth baseball fields in La Pine on a Rotary youth exchange. due to a generous donation by After returning to the states Rotary. Jenna App from Court she graduated from SouthAppointed Special Advocates ern Oregon University with a (CASA) revealed that Rotary’s Bachelor of Science in Business donations are helping provide Administration. She currently is a powerful voice for abused one of three principle owners of and neglected children in south Bancorp Insurance in La Pine. Deschutes County and through- Martinen is happily married out Central Oregon. Bob Gross- and loves spending time with feld introduced the exciting her husband and one-year old future for Sunriver’s Oregon daughter out on the trails, rivers,
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and lakes throughout Central Oregon. Keeping Highway 97 clean Twice a year, Rotary participates in the Adopt-A-Highway program run by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). The Rotary-supported section is mile 151 between the two Highway 97 entrances to Sunriver (Exit 151 and Exit 153). While ODOT provides trash bags, reflective vests, safety awareness information and work area signs, members provide the labor. We salute the large work party that handled the recent clean-up.
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Prevent your campfire from becoming a wildfire
branches overhead. Clear the site down to mineral soil, at least five feet on all sides, and circle it with rocks. Store unSitting around a campfire stoves are a safer option to used firewood a good distance is one of the special times we campfires at any time of year. from the fire. • Keep your campfire small: all enjoy, but campfires are Areas that prohibit campfires A campfire is less likely to also a major cause of wild- outside maintained campescape control if it is fires. Keep Oregon Green, grounds with established kept small. A large fire the Oregon Office of the State fire pits often allow camp may cast hot embers Fire Marshal and the Oregon stoves. long distances. Add Department of Forestry urge • Select the right firewood in small Oregonians to follow these spot: Where campamounts as existbasic outdoor safety tips: fires are allowed, ing material • Know before you go: Be- choose a site is confore going camping, call your with an exsumed. local forestry or fire district to isting ring. Placing a learn if there are any current Fire pits in log on the campfire restrictions at your established fire rather than destination. You can also visit campgrounds are the www.keeporegongreen.org for best spots. If you choose to dropping it from a height will planning a fire-safe trip to the build a campfire, avoid build- prevent a big shower of sparks. • Attend your campfire at outdoors. ing it near your tent, strucall times: A campfire left unat• Kick the campfire habit tures, vehicles, shrubs or trees, this summer: Portable camp and be aware of low-hanging tended for even a few minutes can grow into a costly, damaging wildfire. Stay with your campfire from start to finish until it is dead out, as required
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by state law. That ensures any escaped sparks or embers can be extinguished quickly. • Never use gasoline or other accelerants: Don’t use flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, propane or lighter fluid, to start or increase your campfire. Once the fire starts, discard the match in the fire. • Have water and fire tools on site: Have a shovel and a bucket of water nearby to extinguish any escaped embers. When you are ready to leave, drown all embers with water, stir the coals, and drown again. Repeat until the fire is DEAD out. If it is too hot to touch, it is too hot to leave. • Burn ONLY wood: State regulations prohibit the open burning of any material that creates dense, toxic smoke or noxious odors. Burning paper and cardboard can also easily T C F,
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Call for photographers for Sunriver 2020 calendar Keep that camera handy this summer and be ready to snap great images from around the community to submit for the annual Sunriver calendar. Send us your sunsets or scenics, frolicking on the river, fun Sunriver events, wildlife or whatever the subject – just make sure it is within Sunriver. Sunriver residency is not required. Both hobbyist and professional photographers are welcome to submit. Created by the Sunriver Owners Association, 12 images will be selected for each month as well images for the front and back covers. Photographers whose images are chosen will be entered in drawing for a chance to win a $100 gift card. Additional images may also be chosen to sprinkle throughout the calendar. Please include the following with your submission: your name, where you live, phone number and title or explanation of the subject matter in each image. The submission deadline is Oct. 31. Submit entries to lindad@ srowners.org. For more information, call 541-585-2937. Photo requirements: • Photos must be of scenery or subjects within Sunriver • Entrants may submit up to four images • Must be horizontal orientation, high resolution (300dpi) digital image (no prints) • Photo should be of good exposure and in focus • Send un-cropped and, preferably, unedited files. Any needed editing will be done during the layout process • Subject matter must be family-friendly • Send image as an email “attachment,” not embedded in the body of the email. • If images are large, you may need to send each one in a separate email or put the files on a thumb drive and bring it to the Scene office at the SROA admin building (57455 Abbot Drive). • SROA reserves the right to use submitted photographs in future publications or for branding purposes • SROA reserves the right to reject an image(s)
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Fly Tying Corner: callibaetis biot nymph By Phil Fischer This season my fly box already has a few holes. Successful patterns get used a lot and this month’s pattern, the callibaetis biot nymph, is one of those that spends a lot of time in the water. I had spent last winter prepping for the season by tying flies that would perform well on Central Oregon lakes such as East Lake, Lava, Hosmer and Crane Prairie. I have already used a lot of those flies,
and have memories of some nice fish caught… and lost. I sat down to address the most glaring hole in my fly boxes – callibaetis biot nymphs. This is the single most important hatch on our lakes for the next several months. I have already fished callibaetis on Hosmer during a memorable day in June and took some nice rainbows. And, on East lake, virtually every trip will feature callibaetis, from drifting nymphs over the hump to sight casting cruising fish on
Laundry service offers free pickup, delivery to Sunriver area Suds Wash and Fold, the premiere provider of wash and fold laundry service for the Sunriver area, announces the official launch of its laundry service to area residents, businesses and visitors. “There are so many amazing things to do here in the Sunriver area, especially this time of year - why waste time doing laundry when you can be out having fun with your family or getting a relaxing massage?” said Sara Barnes, marketing director. “This service is so needed here, and no-one wants to do laundry while they’re on vacation.” Suds Wash and Fold offers: • Free pick-up and delivery • Residential and commercial service • Easy online ordering • Same-day, next-day and 2-day service
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the west shore, to the fabulous hatches and spinner falls during early July along the east beach just down from the resort. Even on Wickiup and Crane Prairie I will run into callibaetis hatches. For this month’s pattern, I have chosen a callibaetis nymph that is effective in advance of the hatch, and often during the hatch when some of the larger fish take nymphs subsurface. It is a very effective on East Lake, Hosmer, Lava and others. This pattern features a unique blend of materials to make it fish effectively. I weight it slightly to get the fly to sink at a nice pace, but not too fast. I use a biot on the abdomen to simulate the segmentation on the natural, and tied a rib over this biot wire for color and strength. The thorax features a dubbing blend that has ultraviolet fibers that seem to trigger a trout’s instinct to take this fly. Lastly, the wing case features barbs from a peacock eye feather. This is a natural flashback like look, without adding flash. Fishing techniques for the nymph pattern varies – from beneath an indicator to wind drifted or stripped in short
choppy pulls of your line to get the fly to lift and drop as you retrieve. I will often fish this nymph in tandem with a leech or wooly bugger when I am doing a strip retrieve. Materials list: Hook: Daiichi 1260 size 1416 or similar Thread: Tobacco brown, 70 Denier Tail: Natural lemon flank feathers from a wood duck Abdomen: Natural turkey biot in light olive Rib: Bronze wire - fine Weight: 4-6 wraps of .025 lead wire or a gold bead Wing Case: Bronze peacock
from the eye of a peacock tail feather Thorax: Light olive dubbing (75 percent), UV dubbing tan (25 percent) Legs: Natural lemon flank feathers from a wood duck Tying instructions and steps can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SunriverAnglers/ or at the following YouTube URL: https://youtu. be/0ztZVuYO1-E If you have questions or would like additional information about this pattern, please don’t hesitate to email me. I can be reached at Philfischer@ sbcglobal.net.
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Public notice: Asbestos in Sunriver An environmental assessment performed in 2 0 0 9 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 ex tremely low risk to people. Nevertheless, if ACM is encountered it must be properly managed and disposed of as req uired by the Oregon Department of Environmental Q uality. • 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 brak e pads, insulation, wall tex ture, and many more materials. • What does the ACM in Sunriver look lik e? 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 ex hibit ribbed or grid patterns. Samples of ACM are available for www.sunriverowners.org
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 1 2 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 Q uality Program of the Oregon Department of Environmental Q uality at 5 4 1 - 6 3 3 - 2 0 1 9 if suspect material is encountered on private property. Contact the Sunriver Owners Association at 5 4 1 - 5 9 3 - 1 5 2 2 if suspect material is encountered on common areas. • Where can I find additional information? The Oregon Department of Environmental Q uality 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 Page 37
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HOUSKEEPING Alison’s Resort Housekeeping is now accepting new clients. Specializing in VRBO, Air B&B, and family vacation rentals. Over ten years experience, references. Call for free quote. 541-213-5288 AUTO KIRK HOT TUB MAINTENANCE Repair, Service and Sales. Excellent customer service at affordable rates. Your local Cal Spas dealer. Three Rivers Pool & Spa. www.threerivers pool and spa.com 541-410-2494 AUTO THR “SPARKLE” BY SHERRIE A CLEANING SERVICE 26 years of experience cleaning. Specializing in Second Homes. Bonded and Insured 541-728-8768 email:sherriesparkleclean@ gmail.com AUTO SMI PET SITTING BY LAURIE In our home or yours. Member of PSI. Insured & references. For information, reservations or rates, call 541-419-6229 AUTO SKO PRESTIGE VACATION HOME CLEANING Meticulous, trusted professional cleaning services to our loyal clientele since 2009. Specializing in residential & vacation homes in Sunriver and surrounding area. weekslegacy@msn.com AUTO WEE
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Calling for fiber artists The art resource team of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon will be hosting its first Wearable Art Show in the Linus Pauling Gallery from Aug. 4 through Oct. 6. We are seeking entries of textile garments and accessories that are designed to be worn or carried. Items will be exhibited on hangers that will work with our gallery hanging hardware. Interested artists are invited to submit up to three digital images for consideration. The deadline for submissions is July 16. In addition to the digital image, please include a description of the item along with the approximate dimensions. Send submissions to virlenearnold@icloud.com. The gallery is located inside the church located at 61980 Skyline Ranch Road in Bend.
Wanted: AARP Driver Safety Instructor Do you like to teach and interact with people? The AARP program needs an additional instructor for the Redmond and Bend areas. You don’t have to be a driving expert, just a desire to help older drivers reduce traffic crashes and be able to drive longer and safer. This is a volunteer position with any expenses paid by AARP, and we will train you. If interested, contact Tommy Drynan at 541-306-0280.
Habitat breaks ground for Putney Place Neighborhood Known for its dedication to “a world where everyone has a decent place to live,” Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver staged an official groundbreaking for its latest effort – Putney Place Neighborhood – that attracted dozens of supporters, political and civic dignitaries and even two television stations. Among those speaking at the event was Oregon Rep. Cheri Helt (Republican, District 54); Deschutes County Commission Phil Henderson and La Pine mayor Daniel Richer, where the 19-townhome subdivision is located. According to Wade Watson, president of the Habitat affiliate’s board of directors, Putney Place Neighborhood “is a concrete way to address the lack of affordable housing in the region. We’re not building a house or two houses. We’re building a neighborhood.” And, he added, “two-story townhomes allow twice as many dwellings per acre than detached
single-family homes. This is the largest affordable home ownership project in the county – nothing out there comes close.” The culmination of several years of planning and negotiations, Putney Place Neighborhood is being built on a 1.85-acre parcel of land donated by Deschutes County. Concurrent construction is already underway on infrastructure and foundations for the first three townhomes, with completion slated by the end of October. Habitat will add to that number in subsequent years “to meet demand,” Watson noted. The entire Putney Place project is estimated at $3.2 million. The new neighborhood is named in honor of former Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver member Jim Putney, an active philanthropist who helped raise more than $300,000 for the organization prior to his death in late 2016.
KTVZ reporter Arielle Brumfield interviewed Wade Watson on groundbreaking day for Putney Place Neighborhood
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Scene Opinion Policy To support a free and open exchange of information and ideas, the Sunriver Scene welcomes letters to the editor up to 200 words, and Chorus of One submissions up to 400 words, on topics of relevance to Sunriver. All letters are subject to editing for brevity, grammar, clarity, civility and legal concerns. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the Sunriver Owners Association. Letters to the editor must be signed and include contact information which we may use to verify authorship or clarify questions. Letters will run as space allows. Letters of a personal nature or attacks on individuals will not be published. Letters perceived as advertising for a company, product or a candidate will not be published. How to submit: Email to: susanb@srowners.org. Write the letter in the body of the email, or attach it as a Word document. Mail typewritten letters to Sunriver Scene, P.O. Box 3278, Sunriver, OR 97707. Deadline: The 15th of the month (e.g. June 15 for July issue). We accept one letter per person per month.
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With more than 33 miles of paved pathways, Sunriver is an excellent place for recreational cycling. To ensure the safety and enjoyment of pedestrians and bicyclists, please abide by the following pathway rules below. BE SAFE Wear a TOP 12 SUNRIVER PATHWAY RULES Helmet!
Ride only at a safe speed on surfaced paths only Non-motorized cycle & pedestrian use only Pedestrians and people walking cycles have right-of-way on paths and at road crossings 4. People riding cycles must yield to vehicles at road crossings 5. Walk cycles through all tunnels 6. Helmets required for riders and passengers under 16 years (Oregon law) 7. Headlights and red reflectors required at dusk and after dark Ride or walk on the right-hand side of pathway Pass safely on the left after giving an audible warning Stop without obstructing other traffic Pets must be secured in baskets or trailers; do not ride with leashed pets alongside Smoking and littering are prohibited on paths, roads and common areas
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fly up to start new fires. Escaped campfires can be costly. Oregon law requires the proper clearing, building, attending and extinguishing of open fires at any time of year. A first-time citation carries a $110 fine. But by far the biggest potential cost is liability for firefighting costs if your campfire spreads out of control. These can range from a few hundred to tens of thousands of dollars or more. Visit the Keep Oregon Green website at www.keeporegongreen.org for other wildfire prevention tips. –Source: Oregon Department of Forestry SUNRIVER SCENE • JULY 2019
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• Have materials out prior to the first full week of each month. Stack brush and branches parallel to the road edge so crews can access it • There is no need to call. Crews check all roads in Sunriver the first full week of each month from April to October (weather & scheduling permitting) • Branches must be no longer than 8 feet • Do not stack on or near electrical, phone, cable boxes, water/sewer valves, meters, big rocks or sprinklers • WE CANNOT pick up pine needles, grass, leaves or small branches. Piles that include these materials will not be picked up • You can dispose of grass clippings, pine needles, leaves or other organic material by taking it to the compost site at Lake Penhollow (for a fee). Call 593-4197 for more information This service is provided to Sunriver property owners for reduction of ladder fuels ONLY. Material generated by a landscape company or for building construction is the responsibility of the owner and their contractor and will not be removed by SROA. Page 39
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Stunning Sunriver home is truly one of a kind. Located in Sunriver's peaceful north features beautiful wraparound deck with golf course views on private street. Home has never been rented and is being sold by original owner. Major remodel done by Sun Forest Construction within last 2 years.
KEN RENNER, PRINCIPAL BROKER 541.280.5352 | ken.renner@cascadesir.com
SCOTT & ROBYN TUTTLE, BROKERS 541.408.0067 | tuttleandtuttle@gmail.com MLS MLS#201904524 #0000000
2 RED WING L ANE
MLS #201903848
E XC E P T I O N A L S I N G L E L E V E L
3 BD | 2 BA | 1,573 SF | $480,000
4 BD | 2.5 BA | 2,112 SF | .49 AC | $489,000
Quiet north end location near the owners pool, north golf course and the Benham Falls trail. Wrap around deck with separate area for hot tub and grilling/eating. Vaulted ceiling great room with brick fireplace, two sliders and large windows inviting the outside in!
Peaceful & private, across from the Deschutes. Built in 2016, the home features an open, light great room, and a beautiful kitchen with a large island, slab granite & quartz counters & SS appliances. Many upgrades include wood flooring, solar tubes, central AC & more! RV parking & hookups.
KELLY WINCH, BROKER 541.390.0398 | kelly.winch@cascadesir.com
SANDY & JOHN KOHLMOOS, BROKERS 541.408.4309 | 541.480.8131 | sandy.kohlmoos@cascadesir.com MLS#201905364 #0000000 MLS
MLS #201905383
17 2 27 M E R G A N S E R D R I V E
4 SANDHILL L ANE
4 BD | 4.5 BA | 6,808 SF | 1.61 AC | $2,490,000
3 BD | 2 BA | 1,369 SF | $470,000
Custom log home on the Big Deschutes River with private dock. 55’ heated RV garage with full hook up. Beautiful finishes and vaulted living space with log accents throughout. Views from almost every room. Gourmet kitchen w/solid slab granite island, bonus room with bar and second kitchen, and more!
Great location close to Fort Rock park and the Sunriver aquatic center while in a peaceful cul-de-sac backing to common area. One level home tastefully updated with hardwood floors, vaulted great room with gas fireplace, custom cabinets and solid surface counters in kitchen and baths. Large deck with private hot tub.
THE RILEY GROUP, BROKERS 541.948.2932 | 541.948.2926 | mike.riley@cascadesir.com
THE RILEY GROUP, BROKERS 541.948.2932 | 541.948.2926 | mike.riley@cascadesir.com Each office is independently owned and operated
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