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Sunriver resident turning 100 By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene Miss Polly Perkins is pretty in pink, and still pretty perky for someone turning 100 on July 1. Ask Perkins on her secret to longevity and she’s quick to say, “good genes.” “I’m lucky as I don’t have any problems but old age,” she said. “My grandmother was 97 and my mother lived to 96 or 97.” Although she doesn’t get out as much as she used to, Perkins still does her own housekeeping and maintains the yard. “Except mowing, I don’t like mowing,” she said. Up until a few years ago Perkins would regularly cross-country ski nine holes on the golf course. “I thought ‘this is kind of stupid being out here by myself’,” she said. “If something happened they wouldn’t find me until next spring.” Today, most of Perkins’ time is dedicated to reading. A voracious reader, she has read almost every book at the Sunriver library and can easily whip through a book a day – depending on how heavy the subject matter. She enjoys historical novels, biographies and true stories. “I gave up getting books at the library as I’d check out a book, get three pages in and find out I had already read it,” she said. “My son Tim now sends me books from France. I love getting a package in the mail and that he chooses the books for me.”

Navigating river access in the Sunriver area

any drone flights without prior written approval from the association. The Sunriver Airport also has an application and approval process. Get caught flying in Sunriver without a permit and it’s a Class A offense with a $2,500 fine. For those of you thinking of purchasing a drone, it is suggested you first go to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) website and bone up on what is and isn’t allowed. You can find frequently asked questions, regulations, restrictions and other information at

By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene Kayak, canoe, tube, paddleboard, raft or boat – whatever your preference for playing on the water you can do it along the Deschutes River or at one of many nearby lakes. River access within the borders of Sunriver “proper” does present some challenges. Limited access or launch points within Sunriver are only available to Sunriver property owners, those vacationing in Sunriver (and those vacation homes must be part of the Sunriver Owners Association’s Recreation Access Program) or to those who have rented equipment from the Sunriver Marina. Historically, river access occurred almost anywhere large enough to launch a float tube or kayak. Unfortunately, this led to heavy environmental damage and degradation of river banks — especially on the northeast side of Harper Bridge on common property owned by the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) as well as trespassing over many private properties within Sunriver. Parking also became an issue as cars would park along roads in Sunriver (which is not allowed). In order to protect the riparian area and lessen riverbank damage within Sunriver, SROA restricted river access starting in 2015 at the undeveloped launch site northeast of Harper Bridge. Only a small, gated access point remains. This enables SROA members and guests to use Sunriver Resort’s drop off shuttle service and enjoy a short float back to the marina/SROA boat launch. SROA still provides a safe access point for owners and guests of the Resort, while limiting future degradation of the area. The remainder of the area was replanted, fenced off and posted with “No Trespassing” signs, but this hasn’t stopped folks from parking along Spring River Road, climbing through the fence and launching from SROA property.

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Perkins laughs while recalling a time she and her friends were skiing on Mt. Hood – got lost and needed to be rescued.

Born in Portland, Perkins has been a Sunriver resident for 30 years, moving here from the Los Angeles area community of La Cañada. “(My husband and I) came here to retire,” she said. “We traveled up and down California looking for a place and thought ‘why are we looking in California?’ We determined that Sunriver was the place to be.” According to Perkins, Sunriver was

calmer and a much more peaceful place 30 years ago. “There were only 300-350 people scattered around,” she said. “Everyone always acknowledged and waved to each other on the pathways or in a car.” Perkins was a regular attendee of the Sunriver potlucks for many years, but saw its popularity slowly fade away. “Everybody took part in everything. Now, T  P,  

Drones prohibited in Sunriver without permission By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene So, Little Johnny Jumpup received a remote-controlled drone for his 14th birthday. Isn’t that a great gift? Well… it all depends on who you ask. General consumer drones have become hugely popular over the past few years. Walk into almost any retail store and you can walk out with a drone in your cart. But you better make sure you can actually fly the friendly skies before taking it out of the box or tossing the receipt. More and more places are cracking SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLIlI • NUMBER 7 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707

down and implementing restrictions on where these unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) can be flown. While some cite privacy issues, others are enacting rules over safety concerns. After all, what goes up must come down. Even a small drone can seriously injure someone or damage something should it lose power and fall out of the sky. In Sunriver, not only do we have an airport to contend with, but throngs of summer visitors as well. In 2015, the Sunriver Owners Association created a rule prohibiting

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been cleared by the TSA. According to the FAA website, you don’t need FAA perCONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 mission to fly your drone for www.faa.gov/uas/ or recreation, but you do There are different regula- fun need heed any local restrictions for those who fly for fun tionstoand, a minimum, and for commercial use. A adhere to theatfollowing: drone “pilot license” is required • Register your UAS if it for anyone who uses drones weighs than 0.55 pounds for commercial purposes, but and lessmore than 55 pounds this does not allow anyone • Label your UAS with your carte blanche to fly anywhere registration number they please. Actually, the pilot • Read and understand all license is simply a “remote safety guidelines pilot certificate,” which basi- You must also be: cally means they’ve supposedly • 13 years age or older (if read the rules, agree to abide by the owner is of under 13, somethem, passed a test and have one 13 or older must register

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If you ever had to appear before the Sunriver Owners Association’s magistrate between 1994 and 2013 for things such as noxious weeds, failure to paint your house or speeding, you’ve probably met former Sunriver magistrate Jim Bergmann. A Sunriver owner since 1968, Bergmann passed away on June 17. He was 84. Born March 4, 1933 in Portland, Bergmann graduated from Grant High School and then Willamette University with a law degree. He married his wife Joanne (Jo) in 1955. The couple celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on June 12. Bergmann’s career took the couple to Japan as a naval officer and then back to Portland to begin his law career – first in a private practice, then as corporate counsel for Union

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twice,” said Bergmann. Bergmann is an active member of Sunriver Christian Fellowship and was one of the founding members of the Sunriver Nature Center. Memorial services are scheduled for Friday, Aug. 4 (time TBD) at Sunriver Christian Fellowship Church. Donations may be made in Bergmann’s name to the Sunriver Nature Center, Sunriver Christian Fellowship Scholarship fund or Partners in Care-Hospice.

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Pacific Railroad. He retired in 1990. In 1991, the Bergmann’s built their Sunriver forever home on Lava Butte Lane. The family spent their time skiing, biking, hiking and canoeing throughout Central Oregon for 40 years. Bergmann became Sunriver’s first magistrate in 1994 and retired from the position in

2013. He was proud to serve as magistrate, which allowed him to purchase his ski pass every year. During his retirement celebration Bergmann recounted when Mike Levine, former SROA general manager, who appointed him as magistrate stated: “No one will ever invite you to parties.” “In reality, at only one party did somebody object to receiving a fine, and that individual could have bought everyone on the SROA board of directors

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• Never fly near other aircraft, especially near airports • Never fly over groups of people • Never fly over stadiums or sports events • Never fly near emergency response efforts such as fires • Never fly under the influence of drugs or alcohol • Understand airspace restrictions and requirements For more information about drone flights in Sunriver or to download the drone flight permit application, visit www. sunriverowners.org and go to Online Office>Drone Flying in Sunriver.

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the drone for you) • A U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (visiting foreign nationals must register their UAS upon arrival in the United States (online registration serves as a certificate of ownership). In any case, if you do have a drone, obtained the proper permits and are ready to fly, here are some simple safety guidelines for recreational fliers: • Fly below 400 feet and stay away from surrounding obstacles • Keep your UAS within sight at all times

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Are You Crazy Enough To Run for the Board? erty trade, SROA Over the next few gained the propweeks, SROA’s memerty we needed to bers will have the opbuild the river acportunity to cast our cess facility; it also ballots to elect three of gave us land that the nine members of will be used for the Sunriver Owners the new recycling Association Board of facility (currently Directors. This annual Pat Hensley in the planning election is one of the most important roles for own- process). The Consolidated ers to play in the governance Plan also provides that SROA’s of SROA, as set out in SROA’s owners must approve any in“constitution,” the Consolidat- crease in maintenance fees in ed Plan of Sunriver. Sometimes excess of 6%. The last time in recent years, SROA property owners were asked to approve owners have also been asked to such an increase in maintenance carry out other functions set out fees was 2009; that increase was in the Consolidated Plan. In aimed at building up SROA’s 2015, for example, owners were reserves funding and it has asked to approve amendments put the association on a strong to the Consolidated Plan itself financial footing for maintainrelating to reserve funding and ing our infrastructure as well as timing of the association’s annu- undertaking new projects such al audit. In 2014, owners voted as a long-term “fix” for the Abon the proposal to build SROA’s bot/Beaver intersection. Each of these ballot measures own permanent river access facility. Owners approved a came to owners from a recomproperty trade with Sunriver mendation by the Board. But Resort Limited Partnership in these are far from the only func2012. Through this prop- tions performed by the SROA

Board of Directors. So what is the role of the SROA Board? The SROA Board of Directors has several important functions. Perhaps most important is the Board’s role in ensuring the financial strength of the association. As part of that role, the Board: • reviews the association’s unaudited financial statements each month • approves the association’s General Financial Policies • receives the annual audit of SROA’s financial statements • reviews the report of a reserves-fund specialist engaged every three years to analyze SROA’s major assets and infrastructure such as roads, paths, parks, tennis courts, and of course our aquatic facilities at the North Pool and SHARC complexes to name a few. • approves the amount of any discount for prepayment of maintenance fund assessments • approves the amount of the

following year’s maintenance fund assessments • approves fees for services provided by the association, including fees for access to SROA recreational facilities • approves the association’s annual operating fund and capital expenditure budget. In addition to these financial decisions, the Board makes other decisions in a number of areas of association governance. For example, the Board: appoints members of SROA committees; approves association participation in regulatory proceedings that may affect SROA’s owners as a whole; approves comments by the association on public policy issues of concern to owners as a whole; and approves changes to certain of SROA’s governing documents (Sunriver Rules & Regulations, SROA Bylaws, and the Design Committee Manual). This sounds like a lot. Is there anything the SROA Board doesn’t do? Yes. The Board does not manage the

association’s day-to-day operations. While it can be tempting for board members to try to micro-manage the association, this is not the role of a policysetting board such as ours. SROA is often referred to as a quasi-municipality and when it comes to day-to-day operations, SROA is indeed similar to a municipality. SROA employs a professional staff of about 46 year-round employees and 140 seasonal employees who, under the leadership of our General Manager, carry out the Board’s policies and decisions. What should you expect of your Board of Directors? Now that I’ve laid out the role of the Board, the next question is how the Board should carry out its role. As members of SROA, there are certain things we all should expect of our Board of Directors. They are captured in the concept of “fiduciary duty.” SROA owners should expect T  M,  

Monthly meeting highlights, actions of the SROA Board of Directors The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, June 17, 2017. Board members present: Pat Hensley, David Jendro, Bob Nelson, Richard Wharton, Dwayne Foley, Mike Gocke, Roger Smith, Jim Adams. Absent: Jim Fister. Staff present: Hugh Palcic, Susan Berger. Treasurer’s report Year-to-date through May 31, 2017 (unaudited/estimated) • Operations Revenues $4,224,305 • Expenses sub-total $3,924,187 • Operations Surplus (deficit) $300,118

Owners forum –No owners spoke. Association operations Administration: Work continues on Sunriver Water/PUC matter. Accounting: Met and worked with auditors. Worked on cash flow projections for reserve fund and Bank of America loan payoff. Communications: Board candidate videos are being shot, and creation of voter pamphlet materials underway. Ballots will be mailed in July and must be returned by Aug. 12 at noon. Visits to all websites is ramping up with the advent of summer. SHARC website redesign near-

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ing completion. Community Development: Activity remains strong, with six new home starts. Paint survey progressing well with owners submitting to repaint their homes. Natural Resources: Processed bids for 2017 LFR and tree thinning contract on commons. Planted ponderosa seedlings on commons. Held a LFR field trip for the National Association of Counties and participated in a healthy forest panel discussion for the Upper Deschutes River Coalition. IT: Worked on summer start-up for various recreational facilities, computers, phones, etc. Discussed evaluations and strategies with general manager regarding BendBroadband contract. Planned, designed and

ordered parts for the swan cam (all equipment paid for by the Sunriver Nature Center, SROA is providing initial install and IT support). Provided desktop troubleshooting training for employees. Public Works: Lots of work to prep facilities and equipment for summer. Performed pathway seal coat and crack sealing. A pavement consultant is conducting an asphalt evaluation for Sunriver roads and pathways. Built an outdoor concession stand for the SHARC café. North Pool dewinterized. A clean-up of the Public Works yard resulted in the disposal of 120 yards of unusable material. Recreation/SHARC: Conducted events to celebrate SHARC’s five-year anniver-

sary during the soft opening weekend. The rock climbing structure at SHARC’s Paulina Park was cleaned and repainted. The new café owners were in business during the soft opening weekend and handled the crowds. Certified five lifeguards, but lagging in finding help for other seasonal positions. Tennis Hill has opened and tennis and pickleball are off to a busy summer season. Board actions –Approved minutes of the May 19, 2017 board work session minutes with clarification. –Approved minutes of the May 20, 2017 SROA board meeting minutes as corrected. –Approved May 31, 2017 financial statement (unaudited). T  M,  

An election of the membership of the Sunriver Owners Association will be conducted by mail to elect three (3) members to the Sunriver Owners Association Board of Directors Ballots are mailed in July, and must be returned by mail or in person no later than 12 pm on Saturday, August 12 Election results will be posted at SROA admin office, on the SROA website and announced at the SROA annual meeting on August 19 at SHARC

Jayne Meister, Election Committee Chair

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Candidates running for the SROA board of directors answer questions

Gary Bigham

Jim Fister

Laurence MacLaren

Brian McCarthy

Bob Nelson

Why are you seeking a seat on the SROA board of directors? My wife, Chris, and I grew up in Medford and have been coming to Sunriver for over 30 years. We also owned a vacation home in the early 2000s. We moved to Sunriver this past August. So, we are familiar with the Sunriver community as renters, vacationers, and now residents. As a board member, I will be able to learn more quickly about community issues, become acquainted with others, and add to the collective experience of the current board of directors.

I am serving my first term on the board. I have focused on how the actions of the association affect the major constituents involved in Sunriver. While we are foremost responsible to the homeowners, we have responsibility to build a strong community that involves businesses, property management partners who support our owners, the people who work in our community, and the guests who support our economy.

As an apprentice back in England, I was immersed in a mentoring environment. I spent a good part of my life teaching, training, and sharing ideas with business associates and employees – again in a mentoring environment – giving back, problem solving, team building, serving the public. This has taught me to be a dynamic person, able to work with others as a team member and a team leader to get things done. I have the time, the energy, and the enthusiasm, and I would love to serve on the Sunriver Board.

My family has been enjoying Sunriver for nearly 20 years and I am a relatively new non-resident owner of 2 years. My desire to serve on the board is both a recognition of the fabulous work of previous boards to create and nourish such a vibrant community of which I have now chosen to be a part, and the recognition that there continues to be much to accomplish to ensure that same richness and vibrancy for current and future owners. There are big decisions to be made on the IAMP proposals, and while there has been progress, the prioritization of the majority of the recommendations is still ongoing. I would like to help ensure that the long term interests of the owners is fostered through thoughtful and informed decision making.

Based on my past service, I trust that I possess a sophisticated understanding of the challenges and opportunities we face as well as the ability to move our association forward. I am therefore seeking another term on our board. My service on the board has been rewarding, fulfilling, interesting and productive. I believe that as our association grows, develops and becomes more complex, it is critical that we can rely on “institutional memory” to help keep us on the right path and protect our resources. I will alsol continue to provide a voice to the issues that matter to nonresident owners like myself. Successful experience matters.

What professional or volunteer expertise do you bring that will enhance the board of directors? I have been a consultant in environmental sciences since the 1970s, evaluating, on behalf of government and industrial clients, the physical, chemical, and biological impacts of contaminants in surface waters, groundwater, and air. My experience has taught me the importance of a collegial working environment, critically evaluating all sides of an issue, and clear communication. Aside from my consulting work, my other activities have been mostly sport related. I have coached little league baseball and my daughter’s soccer team. I was also vice president of the Seattle Pétanque Club.

As a current Sunriver Board member and member of the Sunriver Service District board, I have an extensive working knowledge of the local system, including relationships with our local business members and county personnel. My work history includes over 26 years of work at Intel, where I held a variety of roles in strategy, planning, and engineering. My experience there taught me to drive to the heart of the problem and solve it without attacking the people involved. I’m currently a consultant in the local community, where I strive to understand the unique way that we Central Oregonians solve our problems, and how we will adapt to change over time

I feel very blessed. I have been a business owner for most of my life – both in Europe and in the U.S. Attending national and international conventions, over the years, has given me different perspectives on business development and product knowledge. I have four City & Guild of London Institute certificates, including two advanced degrees. I taught for both Liverpool Education Department and Lancashire Education Committee. After several years as an educator and furthering my education, I received the European Master Craftsman Certificate in Applied Science. I have built businesses. I have worked with many, very talented people of all professional levels. I am a hands-on team player. While living in Kansas City, I served on several committees. I was fortunate to serve on Community Concern, a dynamic Kansas City area organization, and in doing so, was able to work with scores of local agencies in Missouri and Kansas, which included food kitchens, shelters, and social services.

In my professional career, I have extensive experience in managing large and small scale programs as well as leading marketing organizations. The skills gained through these will be invaluable in working on behalf of the owners when having to take differing opinions and interests into account. My experience in marketing will help bring innovation and creativity to how the board reaches out to the owner community. The opportunities to use technology to simplify and encourage communications will ensure more owner’s voices can be heard.

I have the good fortune to have been actively involved in the governance of our association for almost 10 years. During that time, I have served as vice president, and president for 4 years, and most recently as the public policy liaison to the board. I have provided leadership in gaining reserve funding, building SHARC, and negotiating the property exchange as well as most other advancements our association has experienced. I have also served 2 separate terms on the board of the Sunriver Service District that provides critical fire, public safety and emergency medical services to our community.

Reminder: Voting ballots will arrive in the mail in mid-July and must be returned no later than 12pm August 12. C   

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Fly fishing magazine editor to speak at Sunriver Anglers Club By Alan Stout The Sunriver Anglers’ Club is fortunate to have John Shewey, editor-in-chief of Northwest Fly Fishing Magazine, speak at its July meeting. This is the premier magazine for the sport, with thoughtful articles and beautiful photographs of the fish and waters closest to our home. Shewey will speak at the club meeting on Thursday,

July 20, with a social time beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. The title of Shewey’s presentation is “Confessions of a Swinger: Fly Fishing for Summer-Run Steelhead.” Shewey started fly fishing very early and bought his first fly rod at age 7 with money earned from doing chores. His father taught him fishing as a

youngster where they lived in St. Anthony, Idaho, close to Henry’s Fork. He was also able to fish the waters near Island Park, Idaho when he traveled there with his father. Later, the family moved to the Pocatello area and young Shewey would hike a mile nearly every day to fish on Mink Creek. Later in his youth he moved to Oregon, and then attended the University of Oregon where he obtained a degree in journalism. He has lived in the Bend T  A,  

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The survey will include about 60 multiple-choice questions on everything from whether or not you rent your home and participate in recreational programs to amenities and infrastructure. The results of this survey are then used as a board planning tool for future SROA initiatives and programs. Owners will have the option of doing the survey online or by mail. By doing the survey online, owners can help save association resources in the cost of mailing out the survey to its 4,200 members. Regardless of the method used to complete the survey, owners are urged to take a few moments in participating in this very important task.

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nobody wants to do anything. They want to go to the events but not help organize and keep them going,” she said. Perkins’ favorite Sunriver summer activity was attending the annual 4th of July festivities. “Our whole family would first go to Bend and have breakfast then watch the pet parade, return to Sunriver for the fire�� fighter picnic�� at Fort Rock Park �� and then back to�� Bend to watch �� the fireworks,” she said. “We �� were busy the entire day.” �� Perkins looks�� through newspapers she has saved over the ��

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�� Historical ties �� War II and the first moon landing. �� Perkins has�� loose ties with the �� and a wagon train�� led tacked by Shoshone Indians, Vandevert family, who settled 1851,�� Vandevert Ranch just south of by Thomas Clark and partner who were after the horses. �� Several people were killed in Jackson �� Vandevert were travSunriver in the late 1800s. �� “My grandmother told this eling the Oregon Trail from �� the altercation. Clark’s sister �� Grace was severely wounded story many�� times over the Wyoming to�� Oregon – driving �� years,” said�� Perkins. “And�� I cattle and a string of horses to and wasn’t expected to survive. �� Perkins’ grandmother prostill have the�� diary she wrote be used as breeding stock. �� in, about that particular day.” Near the Oregon/Idaho bor- vided medical aid to Grace �� As the story goes: It was der the wagon train was at- until she was stable and strong

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enough to travel. Grace did survive, and years later married her brother’s business partner, Jackson Vandevert and settled in the Willamette Valley. The couple went on to have seven children. Their first-born son, William Vandevert, established Vandevert Ranch in 1892. The attack is known today as the “Clark Massacre,” and can be found mentioned in historical periodicals and online in places such as Wikipedia.

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The Chuck and Gracie story, chapter 2 By Jennifer Curtis, Sunriver Nature Center Manager Many of you have been following the love story of Sunriver’s trumpeter swans, Chuck and Gracie. The story goes like this: Lonely, aggressive and seemingly frustrated Chuck meets Grace three years ago. After a rough introduction, they became quick companions. With spring in the air, they produced two offspring last year; tiny cygnets Fiona and Finley. Many of you know the sad story of Fiona’s death, which happened shortly after being transferred to the Summer Lake

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Wildlife Refuge in September of last year. As a side note, Finley is a healthy member of the Summer Lake swan community. Sadly, it’s been a rough spring for Chuck and Gracie. In late April we became increasingly concerned that Gracie would not be building a nest or laying eggs. She seemed disinterested, not “broody,” and spent most of the day swimming around the lake with Chuck. Even though we had seen mating behavior occurring between them for several weeks prior, we supposed that the harsh winter might have pushed their breeding date

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back, but still nothing, even into mid-May. Then we saw what had been right under our noses all along. Gracie had built a beautiful new nest on the south end of Swan Island. A big, perfectly shaped throne that she carefully constructed for her eggs. I took a trip over to the island to inspect the nest for eggs. “Hot dog!” as Jim Anderson would say, three gorgeous eggs sat in the nest. I promptly left to give Gracie some space and hurried back to the center to tell everyone the great news. That was May 17. The next night, while Jay was out collecting bullfrogs he spotted a raccoon on the island. Jay did his best to scare the raccoon off but it was apparent that he was too late. He found a freshly eaten egg under a tree where the raccoon sat. Jay rifled through the nest to see if the other eggs were still there. He did not see any, but swans do a great job

covering their eggs beneath nesting material, so he let it be and planned to go back the next morning to check when there was light. Early the next day, Jay went out and found a whole egg with teeth marks in it. He brought it into the center and following a conversation with officials, decided to return it to the nest in case it was still viable. I went with Jay to return the egg and scope out the nest one last time.

What a heartbreaking sight. Two eggs had been broken apart and contents eaten. The nest was disheveled and the eggs were strewn in different directions. Altogether we think that Gracie had laid at least five eggs, all of which were destroyed. With head held low, and a slight tear in the eye, May 23 marked what we thought was the end of Chuck and Gracie’s breeding effort this year. We talked to

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July a busy month at observatory By Bob Grossfeld, Observatory Manager Evening programs at the Oregon Observatory are in full swing (except Monday) from 9 to 11 p.m. Our first target in the sky is Jupiter, as it is high in the sky right as we open. Our presentations start around 9:30 and our constellation tours start around 10:30. During the evening, many of the observatory’s 20 telescopes are in full operation. Expect large crowds for our July programs, so come around 8:45 p.m. for the best parking. Stay late for the best viewing opportunites. We have even added late night programs for

as these items are popular. Just another reminder, that the observatory here in Sunriver will have a partial eclipse, and you need to go north to see “totality.” However, expect a great show here in Sunriver, and the observatory will be open starting at 9 a.m. Our kids classes continue in July, with family rocketry class on Wednesday, a new rover class on Thursday, and the advanced rocketry 303 class on Friday.

All classes are from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended and can be made online on our website at oregonobservatory.org. I am very proud of what our observatory has developed over the years. It would not have been possible without the support we have from many people who have contributed in a variety of ways. We are excited about our future expansion, and hope you will join us in being

part of something special. As we head into the later part of the summer, the sky continues to change. We get Jupiter setting in the west, Saturn rising early and some cool summer nebulas – so long as the summer part of the sky remains clear overhead. The Oregon Observatory is part of the Sunriver Nature Center at 57245 River Road. For more information, call 541593-4394.

small groups, starting at 11 p.m. and go to 1 a.m. on select dates when the moon is not a problem for viewing. Check out our website for those dates, and online registration. With the eclipse right around the corner, we are planning another eclipse talk on July 15 at 8 p.m. This special program includes viewing at the observatory and is $12 for adults, $10 for youngsters ages 4-12. SROA and SNCO members are free. We continue to stock all the necessary items for the solar eclipse, including glasses, binoculars and special filters for your camera and telescope. Don’t wait to the last minute,

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SNCO receives grant for environmental education In recognition of its exceptional K-12 Education and Outreach Program, the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory (SNCO) was recently awarded a $15,000 grant from the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF). The award presented by OCF volunteer, Linda Stelle, was accepted by Dave Buhaly, SNCO’s board vice president and Kody Osborne, lead naturalist, at the conclusion of a nature class attended by fourth graders from Three Rivers elementary school. “We are excited and grateful to partner with OCF, Gray Family Foundation and Autzen Foundation to provide even more students with high-quality environmental and science education,” said Buhaly. Recent reports by Outdoor School for All suggest that outdoor, hands-on learning increases students’ abilities to think critically and build social skills through scientific inquiry and applied learning. SNCO is able to provide high-qual-

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ity, environmental education to Central Oregon students. Grants like this from OCF, the Gray Family Foundation and the Autzen Foundation will enable SNCO to deliver its educational curriculum to even more low-income schools throughout Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson Counties. The SNCO K-12 Education & Outreach program provides outdoor and classroom curriculum developed in collaboration

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area for 10 years – so he knows our waters very well. Early in his 30-year career he was a freelance editor and, in 2012, became editor-in-chief of “Northwest Fly Fishing,” “Southwest Fly Fishing” and “Eastern Fly Fishing” magazines. He has also written nearly 20 books with his latest book being “Classic Steelhead Flies.” Shewey is responsible for the content of these magazines and the planning and procuring of articles and writers. The magazines are excellent at portraying the visual beauty of our sport and its surroundings. He is rightfully proud of some of the innovation of the magazine, such as photographing fish in a manner that impresses on the reader that the fish should be kept in or near the water for successful catch and release. Much credit for the magazine’s visual appeal also goes to creative director John Luke. I found it very interesting as to how the writers and waters are selected for the articles and what is expected of the writing and photograph quality.

His presentation will be about his main fly fishing passion, which is pursuing summer run steelhead. Shewey relates, “The art and passion that enshrouds steelhead fly fishing afflicts countless devotees, forming an addiction that borders on religion.” He will discuss various techniques for taking the ultimate game fish and the local rivers to fish. Shewey has a keen interest in the history of this sport and the flies used which will also be discussed. Even if you do not fly fish for steelhead, you will enjoy this casual presentation rich in beautiful photography, focused on entertainment, and not over-technical minutiae. Shewey has a wealth of information and insight about our sport and its future. In interviewing him, I found him to be very informative and thoughtful about the issues we face with fishing pressure, fishing ethics, wild fish vs. hatchery fish, dwindling steelhead populations and related legal challenges. I highly recommend that you attend this presentation. Please contact me with any questions at alanstout1@msn.com.

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officials and were told it would be highly unlikely for them to nest again, as there was little to no evidence of repeated nesting in trumpeter swans. Chuck and Gracie have some explaining to do… Chuck and Gracie motored about the lake behaving as if they were done for the year with this nesting thing. Then surprisingly they started mating again, Gracie returned to last year’s nest site and starting rebuilding it, and Chuck became increasingly aggressive when

approached. We thought, “well, maybe she still has breeding hormones running through her system and she just needs to see this out,” even if she doesn’t sit on eggs. With piqued curiosity, I rowed over to the island one more time. I approached Gracie close enough to provoke her to stand up off of her nest and WOWZA! Shake me silly, this swan has two more eggs! Realizing that there was a lot at stake with this last nesting attempt, I hurried off the island and let her be. She started rebuilding this nest on May 24, with Chuck heavily guarding the nest while Gracie moved about. On May

27, Gracie started to sit on the nest more consistently, and on May 29 we were able to confirm one and then two eggs. Our hope now is that these eggs are fertile. If they are fertile, we expect them to hatch anywhere between June 29 and July 4, 30 days after Gracie started to sit on them full time. We are excited to have had a generous financial gift from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, which helped to off-set the cost of a new wildlife camera and will be used to live stream the swan’s nesting efforts and hatching again this year. We are also very thankful to the Sunriver Owners Association for allowing us, the use of their staff to help purchase and set-up the camera equipment, as well as allowing us the ability to place the camera on the island just to the north of Swan Island. We hope to have the camera up and running soon with a link on our website for the live feed. Keep tuned into our website www.sunrivernaturecenter.org or Facebook for swan updates and other exciting news. As always, we love to take your nature related calls at the Nature Center, we’re here to serve you! Contact us at 541-593-4394 during business hours, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., daily through Labor Day. Don’t forget to contact us about our fun summer offerings for the whole family.

Pottery, watercolor art featured in July The summer is warming up, and it is time to party with the artists. The Artists’ Gallery Sunriver will be hosting an event on Saturday, July 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. Many of the 30 participating artists will be serving up wine, beer and appetizers while displaying their latest artistic endeavors. Let the summer fun begin. The gallery is presenting four featured artists for the month of July. There are two potters and two watercolor artists, but that is the end of similarities. Potter Diane Miyauchi’s pieces demonstrate all that is good with traditional pottery. Her signature Sunriver coffee mugs are always in demand. The distinctive blue/green glaze of her serving bowls, platters, and other dishes make excellent gifts or additions to your personal kitchen and dining collection. All pieces are microwave, dishwasher, and oven safe. But if you want to purchase something to make your home a more special place, then take a look at Miyauchi’s raku art vases. Each piece is a unique presentation of the raku glazing process and a beautiful art piece that you will enjoying looking at forever. Alternative potter, Peter

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Interested in joining a committee or participating in a future task force or special project? Contact the chair person for a particular committee or to be on a task force/special project contact Becki Sylvester at SROA by calling 541-593-2411.

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Tuesday

Independence Day----------------------------- SROA Offices CLOSED

Saturday

Second Saturday--------------------------------- Artist’s Gallery Sunriver Village

Tuesday

Magistrate-------------------------------------------10am SROA Admin

Monday

Thursday

Finance Committee ---------------------------- 9am SROA Admin

Ladies Lunch and Bridge 11:15 a.m. Village Bar & Grill. Sign up at the Marketplace

SSD Board Meeting------------------------------- 3pm Fire Station 14

Friday

SROA Board Work Session -------------------- 7am SROA Admin

Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Pozzi building at the Sunriver Nature Center

Design Committee ------------------------------ 10am Fire Station 15

Saturday

SROA Board Meeting--------------------------- 9am SROA Admin

Wednesday SRWC Community Picnic---------------------- 5pm Mary McCallum Park

Tuesday

Sunriver Anglers Club---------------------------- 7pm SHARC

Friday

Design Committee ------------------------------10am SROA Admin

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Committee/board action requests –Approved resignation of Richard Jenkins from the Covenants Committee. –Approved appointment of Mike Brannan from member to chair of the Covenants Committee. –Approved appointment/ election of the following officers for the SROA Board of Directors 2017/18: Pat Hensley, president; Jim Fister, vice president; Mike Gocke, treasurer; Dwayne Foley, asst. treasurer; Richard Wharton secretary; Jim Adams, asst. secretary. –Accepted 2016 financial audit conducted by Price Fronk & Company. The audit went “very well.” –Board president Pat Hensley assigned board vice president

Jim Fister to serve as acting magistrate for purposes of acting as a hearing officer to enforce Sunriver Rules & Regulation in the matter of citation 31383. Board discussion –The board received proposed changes and housekeeping suggestions to the Sunriver Rules & Regulations. The board and staff will review the changes and make any other recommendations before holding a first reading. –Assigned a work group to look at the processes for vetting candidates to the Sunriver Service District board of directors and making recommendations to Deschutes County. Other business –June is the month for new board officers to be elected. Board members who are interested in an officer position can contact David Jendro. The meeting adjourned at

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‘Summer Meadow’ selected as music festival poster SUNRIVER – Artist Sharon Engel’s exquisite look at the colorful meadows of Sunriver has been selected as the 40th Anniversary poster for this year’s Sunriver Music Festival. Each year, local artists are asked to submit artwork for poster consideration. A committee of art enthusiasts selected Engel’s painting. Beautifully framed by Eastlake Framing, the original painting called “Summer Meadow, Sunriver” is now on display at the Sunriver Music Festival office in The Village at Sunriver, building 13. The painting will be a featured auction item at the festival’s annual fundraiser, Festival Faire, on Sunday, July 16 at the Sunriver Resort Great Hall. With a campy 70s theme celebrating the festival’s 40th anniversary, Festival Faire includes an evening of dining and a lively auction with music by talented Young Artists Scholarship winners. More than 300 posters are on display at businesses in Sunriver, Bend, Sisters and Redmond. Posters are also available for purchase at the Sunriver Music Festival office and at various businesses and

galleries: Eastlake Framing, Sunriver Chamber of Commerce, Bend Picture Framing, Sage Custom Framing & Gallery, Flowers at Sunriver Village and Bits & Pieces. Like most artists, Engel explored numerous subjects when she and her husband Keith moved to Sunriver in 1991. Before moving to the area, for 18 years she taught plein air painting, a practice of painting and drawing while in the field. It was an art form made famous by the French impressionists. Engel has done plein air painting all over the Willamette Valley and Oregon. “My husband Keith has always been encouraging and patient on our trips,” adds

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SROA NEWS – A cache of larger, bucked-up rounds is now available for Sunriver owners to collect and use as firewood. Located on Sun Eagle and Abbot Drive just east of the Sunriver Owners Association’s Public Works yard, the 16inch rounds are available on a first come, first serve basis to owners who have a valid firewood permit and load tags issued by SROA. “This firewood is left over from last year’s ladder fuels

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 Gary Bigham

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What issues would you like the board to address in the next three years? Chris and I moved to Sunriver because of we loved what it has been and how it has evolved over the years. I know that over time, changes are needed; however, I currently have no specific proposals. I look forward to being a part of shaping the future of the community. I believe that I can utilize my past management and technical experience to make a meaningful contribution to the work of the board as a whole and to specific working committees.

Sunriver is the gem of South Deschutes County. Our community encourages people to visit the area, and it provides services for many families who call the area home. We have an opportunity to create an environment for Sunriver onwers and our fellow local residents. I will work on achieving this vision to ensure that Sunriver is well-positioned for a successful future.

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1. Increasing engagement with the at-large Sunriver Owners community – there have been recent steps taken to increase engagement through the listening tour and exploring new online options. I would work to dramatically increase that outreach and engagement with the owners. 2. Prioritization and fiscally prudent disposition of the IAMP – We have multiple options on the table. Unfortunately, we can’t do them all in one year. We also can’t do nothing. A thoughtful prioritization and initiation of the items is required. 3. Setting up Sunriver for continued success for the next 50 years - The board members elected this year will be part of the board which resides over Sunriver’s 50 year anniversary. This is a great opportunity to reflect, celebrate and ensure that the community is healthy for the next 50 years.

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wearing their “Board member hats.” These guidelines include the duty to act within the scope of their authority, the duty of due care, and the duty of loyalty. At bottom, these guidelines require that the Board do what is best for the entire association. But what, in practical terms, do these fiduciary duties require? Scope of Authority — Does the Board have the authority to take this action? Whenever the Board acts, it has a duty to act within the scope of authority granted by statute and by the Consolidated Plan and SROA’s other governing documents. Duty of Due Care — Board members are required to come prepared to meetings and work sessions so they can make informed decisions. They must make reasonable inquiry before acting; Board members should ask questions and listen to staff and other board members before making up their minds. Board members must avoid jumping to conclusions or acting arbitrarily. We often refer to this duty of due care as “doing our due diligence.” For the past several years, SROA’s Board has used its DecisionMaking Checklist to facilitate this due diligence. The duty of care also requires the Board to rely, when appropriate, on the opinions, information and advice of experts. SROA is a complex organization and this duty of care requires that the Board consult with experts in a variety of disciplines, including legal, financial, environmental, and engineering (to name just a few).

Duty of Loyalty – Would this action be in the best interest of SROA’s owners as a whole? Owners have the right to expect SROA Board members to act in good faith and in the best interest of the association whenever they act as a Board member. This means that Board members must put members of the association first and that the Board must act in the best interest of SROA’s members as a whole. No playing favorites. No personal agendas. No using the Board member’s position on the Board to give preferential treatment to friends, employers, or other organizations to which they belong. These guidelines really are a matter of common sense when we remember the bottom line: what is in the best interest of SROA’s owners as a whole? Have You Thought About Running for the SROA Board? As you fill out this year’s ballot, please consider throwing

your hat into the ring for next year’s election of Board members. If you have questions about what it’s like to serve on the Board, I encourage to you sit down for coffee with me or another current Board member. Why should you consider serving on the Board? Serving on the Board is an opportunity to make a difference for the association: it’s an opportunity to play a role in fulfilling SROA’s mission statement: “Maintaining Sunriver as a premier residential and resort community, protecting and enhancing its quality of life, natural environment and property values.” However, after a rather long Board work session recently, I thought to myself: we (the Board) must be nuts, putting this much time into this job! Why do we do this? I shared these thoughts later with others and someone pointed out to me that Design Committee member (and past committee chair) Ann Byers once answered similar questions from

her committee members about the time and effort invested in performing their duties on the committee. What was Ann’s response? “it is simple why we do what we do; we’re selfish. Selfish in wanting to see our property values continue to grow. Sure it’s rewarding to contribute to our community, but we do it because we care about keeping the place looking good and going in the right direction.” Well Ann, I don’t think it could be said any better. For me, serving on the Board has had several added benefits. I’ve come to know and admire people who are truly dedicated to making Sunriver a terrific place. It has been satisfying for me to help ensure that SROA is well-run, well-maintained, financially strong, and a great place to live and own property.

Additionally, serving on the Board has also been a source of intellectual stimulation -- an opportunity to use the analytical skills from my former career as an attorney and economist to tackle challenges facing the association. And then there are the new things I’ve learned from serving on the board. While serving on the Board, I’ve learned about noxious weeds, ladder fuels protection, the Oregon Spotted Frog, the Oregon Public Utilities Commission, land-use planning, marijuana regulation, large-scale emergency preparedness and a whole host of other issues. If any of these reasons appeals to you, please think about running for election to the SROA Board next year. In the meantime, please vote.

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Exquisite, perfect, peaceful waterfront location on the Big Deschutes River featuring a grandfathered dock. Very clean. 3180 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, one in the 2 car attached garage; another in the detached garage. Updated kitchen, w/ granite counters and pantry. Custom pre-finished pine floors and lots of windows. 7’x5’ workbench, 5’x10’ storage area in the attached garage. Security system & intercom system throughout home and the 30’x46’ detached 3 bay door/RV garage also has 220 volt for your Tesla and your boat. Unique 480 sq. ft. office above the detached garage with a kitchenette and a view of the beautiful river. Second office or could be theater/workout room. Outdoor canopy for your boat plus a garden shop. Well house and water softener is located in the attached garage. Two septics. 12’ x 40’ deck with views up and down the river. This unique property could be great for vacation or rental.

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In fact, most of the more than 400 willow starts planted in 2015 and 2016 in an attempt to restore the area have since been pulled up by river floaters. Other area residential communities (such as Deschutes River Recreation Homesites and Oregon Water Wonderland) also have river access launches and takeout points, but restricted access only to their owners as well. That being said, the general public does have river access points around the Sunriver area. But, river enthusiasts need to keep in mind that most sites are small and provide limited parking. For many, the best option is to have someone drop you off and pick you up from these authorized launch and take-out locations. Area public launch take-out locations • Harper Bridge (south side of river next to Crosswater) • Besson Day Use Area • Sunriver Marina (if you rent watercraft from the marina) • Big River • Canoe Takeout (also known as Benham Butte) • Benham Falls Day Use Area Note: The Canoe Takeout (Benham Butte) and Benham Falls Day Use Area are the LAST takeout points for this

area’s stretch of the river. All floaters must exit prior to Benham Falls or risk injury and/ or death. Float times (approximate, depending on paddling efforts and river flow) • 1 to 2 hours: Harper Bridge to Sunriver Marina - 3.5 miles (marina access open to only those who are staying at the resort or rented through Sunriver Resort’s Marina) • 2 to 3 hours: Sunriver Marina (see restriction above) to Canoe Takeout/Benham Butte - 5.1 miles • 3 to 4 hours: Big River to Harper Bridge - 7.5 miles • 3 to 5 hours: Harper Bridge to Canoe Takeout/Benham Butte - 8.6 miles Lakes perfect for a float We’re listing only those nearby lakes that prohibit motorboats – offering a more leisurely floating experience. Park only in designated areas, and you will need a Northwest Forest Pass for parking. • Todd Lake • Sparks Lake • Devil’s Lake • North & South Twin Lakes • Hosmer Lake • Davis Lake Locally-guided aquatic thrills If you want to leave all the planning to someone else and simply enjoy some waterthemed activities, you might try one of the following local

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floats are also available. 800883-8842, www.suncountry tours.com Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe: Offers daylong Deschutes River floats as well as rentals. Located in the Sunriver Business Park. 541-647-1640, http://tumalocreek.com/sun river-store/

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Paulina Plunge: This downhill mountain bike and waterfall tour begins on the road to Paulina and East lakes – making stops at waterfalls and “slides” along the way. Equipment and transportation provided. Formerly located in the village, the Plunge has moved its office to La Pine. 800-296-0562, www. paulinaplunge.com Where to rent Don’t have your own watercraft? There are several area rental shops offering a variety of floatables, life vests and other necessary items. • Good2Go: 541-593-0339, www.floatationnation.com • Village Bike & Ski: 541593-2453, www.villagebike andski.com • Sunriver Sports: 541-5938369, www.sunriversports.com • Four Seasons Recreational Outfitters: 541-593-2255, www.4sro.com • Sunriver Marina: 541-5933492, www.destinationhotels. com/sunriver-resort/activities/ sunriver-resort-marina • Sunriver ToyHouse Toys: 503-407-8936, www.sunriver toyhousetoys.com • TumaloCreek Kayak & Canoe: 541-647-1640, www. tumalocreek/sunriver-store/

Staying safe on the water • Coast Guard approved life vests are REQUIRED FOR AGES 12 AND UNDER – whether you are in a float tube, boat, kayak, canoe, etc. • Watch for downed trees in the river as they can snag and pull under swimmers, tubes, kayaks, etc. • Avoid floating alone and always let others know where you are going, expected return time, etc. • Avoid consuming alcohol while floating. • Be prepared for changes in weather. Unexpected storms often pop up in the summer. In the event of an electrical storm, exit the water immediately and seek shelter until the storm has passed. • Don’t forget sunscreen. A hat and cover up is suggested in case you start to burn. • Only use designated river access/exit locations and parking areas. • Do not trample riparian vegetation. • If you take it in, take it out. Do not throw litter in the river. For more information about where to float and more, visit the Deschutes Paddle Trail website at www.deschutespad dletrail.info

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Sunriver owners can enj oy a leisurely float from the SROA boat launch to the canoe takeout without having to worry about where to leave their car. For the third summer, free river shuttle service is available to SROA members who present their 2 0 17 SROA Member Preference ID card at the Sunriver Resort Marina. PLEASE NOTE: Owners MUST check in and obtain a shuttle ticket at the Resort’ s marina building prior to starting their float trip. T he ticket will need to be presented at the end of the float for transportation back to the marina. T he shuttle will only transport inflatables and personal watercraft less than 17 feet in length ( no trailered boats, pontoons) . Available daily through Sept. 3, the last return shuttle leaves the canoe takeout at 5:30 p.m. – so plan your float time accordingly. T he shuttle is only for owners and their passengers in the owner’ s watercraft. Recreation Plus

card holders can use the shuttle service for a fee. SROA members may also take advantage of a shuttle drop-off service near Harper Bridge. Owners looking to do a q uick float from the Harper area to the SROA boat launch also need to check in at the marina. T his shuttle is for inflatables and tubes only. No hard-shell watercraft of any size can be transported to Harper Bridge. T he Harper Bridge shuttle service is offered during the marina’ s regular business hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Labor D ay weekend ( last drop-off is 3 p.m.) . T he shuttle has limited capacity and is available on a first come, first served basis. T he Sunriver Marina reserves the right to adj ust the hours of shuttle operations due inclement weather or for private group events. For more information about the complimentary river shuttle service for Sunriver owners, call the Sunriver Resort Marina at 54 1-593-34 92 .

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Events & Programs @ SHAR

For the full SHARC AQUATIC SCHEDULE visit sunriversharc.com

Indoor Aquatics Through Sept 4: 10am - 8:30pm Sat - Mon 11am - 8:30pm Tues-Fri Sept 5 - Dec 31: 10am - 7:30pm Mon - Tues

10am - 8:30 Fri - Sat 10am - 5:30 Sun Outdoor Aquatics Through Aug 6: 10am - 8pm Aug 7 - Sept 4: 10am - 7:30pm daily

Disc golf Free to owners with Member Preference ID, Recreation Plus and included with SHARC daily admission. Disc golf only $5, includes discs, course map and score card. CHECK IN AT SHARC

Simple stretches improve flexibility as we age By Pamel Freres, How often should I stretch? Personal Trainer Stretching exercises can be In this two-part series, I will done 3-5 times a week. To discuss the importance of flexstretch properly, hold ibility, also known each desired pose until as stretching, to you feel a stretch of the keep strength and desired area; go as far as maintain physical you can without feeling activity as we get pain. Hold the pose for older. 10 to 30 seconds. ReThe decrease of lax, breathe and repeat flexibility may be the stretch. You may a result of joint Pamela Freras try to go comfortably stiffness pain, lack further with every repof fitness, deterioration of the etition. nervous system, fibrous adhe- Precautions before stretching sions or changes in joint colIf you have questions, conlagen/elastin ratio. Stretching cerns or have had any injuries or should be an integral part of surgeries, talk with your primary any physical activity regimen. care provider if you are unsure It allows for more freedom of of any specific exercises. For movement and fuller range of example, if you have any back motion in both your physical or shoulder injuries, there may activity as well as your everyday be some particular stretching or activities such as getting up and strengthening exercises to avoid. down steps to reaching to put Remember to always do a on your shoes. Even though warm up before stretching. stretching increases your flex- Stretching cold muscles may ibility, it does not contribute increase risk of injury or strain. towards increasing strength or Stretching is also important after endurance. endurance or strength exercises.

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A mild pulling feeling is normal causing slight discomfort in the muscles being stretched. However, you are stretching too far if you feel a sharp or stabbing pain. This may even be felt the next day. Just take it easy the next time you stretch and do not go as far. Breathe normally during a stretch. Holding your breath may cause your muscles to tighten. Stretching is best if it is slow and steady movement. “Bouncing” may cause muscles to tighten and therefore increasing risk of injury to muscle tissue or tendons. Do not hyperextend or “lock” your joints while stretching. This puts too much strain on the joints and may cause injury. Legs and arms may be straightened but always employ soft knees and elbows while stretching. Next month’s article will provide simple stretching exercises. Pamela Freres, MSC , CPT, is a personal trainer for Rebound Physical Therapy, and offers a free program for Sunriver owners at SHARC. She can be reached by email at pfreres@reboundoregon. com or call/text at 415-8107674.

Save the date! CENTRAL OREGON SUNDAYS Through Sept. 3 Residents of Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson Counties receive discounted admission at $19 per person. Must show proof of residency.

SHARK WEEK AT SHARC July 23-29 “Find the Shark” scavenger hunt, arts & crafts and interactive activities all week long FREE WITH ADMISSION

ECLIPSE SHARC Pools Open at 11a.m. on August 21 See page 23 for more information

SPLASHY HOUR Through August 6 • 5 - 8:30 p.m. $13 per person • Ages 4 and up. TEEN NIGHT Wednesday nights, through August 30 Teen night is for ages 12 to 18 to enjoy the pool to themselves. Organized volleyball and basketball games. Splash and dive contests and fun relays. 8-10p.m.

SROA Owners North Pool Daily through Sept. 4

Mon-Thurs 11 a.m.-5 p.m. • Fri - Sun 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Lap swim 10-11 a.m. daily • 5-6 p.m. Mon - Fri Open exclusively to SROA owners with 2017 Member Preference IDs and their accompanied guests (up to 6 with an SROA Recreation Guest Pass or $6 per person).

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Summer fun, Sunriver Style tisan vendor booths including Sweet Mama’s Soap. Sunriver Brewing Company will be serving their craft beers and a selection of wines. ACME Hot Dogs will be serving up fancy franks throughout the night. Turf Tunes kicks off with Derek Michael Marc on July 9. He’ll be playing his original tunes mixed with some of your favorite Eric Clapton hits. Then, on July 16, Central Oregon Aerial Arts takes the stage for flyingin-sky circus entertainment. On July 23, we welcome back Briana Renea. Her high energy and country pop will have the whole family dancing. Bring out the hairspray and jean jackets for Code Red on July 30 as they play everyone’s favorite hits from the ’80s. You’ll be island grooving when Kurt Silva and the Uhane Hawaii dance troupe take the stage on Aug. 6. Nate Botsford, a former American Idol contestant, comes to Sunriver to play a combination of his original and today’s favorite pop hits on Aug. 13. We then end the series with a fun, funky band from Portland, The Sextones, on Aug. 20. Turf Tunes is fun for the

The Sunriver Owners Association has an event filled summer planned for owners, visitors and fellow Central Oregon residents. Start the summer with SHARC’s Teen Night Pool Party every Wednesday from 8 to 10 p.m. through Aug. 30. All teens between the ages of 12-18 are welcome. The party starts off with a root beer float social followed by a teen takeover of the adult-only hot tub and a variety of fun games in SHARC’s pool areas. Reservations are required. Admission is $7 for SROA owners with an updated member ID or $10 for general public and members without an updated ID. Call 541-585-3147 for reservations and more info. In July, the Sunriver Owners Association and La Pine Community Health Center presents Turf Tunes, Sunriver Style. Turf Tunes is a free concert and variety show series held every Sunday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at SHARC’s John Gray Amphitheater. The series runs from July 9 through Aug. 20. Each week, Turf Tunes will invite a different performer to the stage, host a variety of games and contests during band intermissions, and feature local ar-

whole family. Outside food and nonalcoholic beverages are permitted with food and beverages vendors selling at the event. No alcohol or glass containers allowed. Remember to bring your lawn chairs, blankets and dancing shoes. Turf Tunes is brought to you by the Sunriver Owners Association with the generous support of La Pine Community Health Center, All About Painting, Sunriver Brewing Company BendBroadband, 101.7FM and 107.7FM. In August, Alpine Entertainment brings Twilight Cinemas to SHARC and The Village at Sunriver. Bring the family to enjoy a movie under starry skies. All movie activities start at 6:30 p.m. with concession stands, an inflatable bouncy house and other entertainment. Be sure to bring low-profile chairs and blankets. Movies will start at dusk. SHARC will host Twilight Cinemas on Aug. 1, 8, 11, 15, 22. The village will host Twilight Cinemas on Aug. 5, 19, 26 and Sept. 2 and 3. For more info, visit sunrivervillagefun.com. Sunriver Owners Association ends the summer with the Community Garage Sale on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 9

SHARC pool openings delayed on eclipse day

Over concerns for public safety, aquatics at SHARC will defer from opening to the public until 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 21. Due to the fact that it will get dark during the eclipse – even for a minute or so – the Sunriver Owners Association wants to alleviate any potential risk of anyone being in the pools during that time. Owners may still access SHARC starting at 6 a.m. to use the fitness center, living room or attend the Monday fitness class. Lap swimming, which normally goes to 10 a.m. will be concluded by 9 a.m. If you have any questions, call 541-585-5000.

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Sunriver Art Fair entertainment lineup SUNRIVER – What could be better than fine art, sunshine and great music? The Sunriver Art Fair announces its entertainment lineup during the three-day event Aug. 11-13. While checking out booths by more than 70 juried artists, you’ll be entertained by some of Central Oregon’s best musicians during this eighth annual event. Enjoy the background music or take a moment to sit in the shade and listen to one of these great bands. On Friday, Aug. 11, come • RESTAURANT • STORE • CABINS • RVS • SHOWERS

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classic oldies with The Klassixs Ayre Band. Enjoy your Sunday morning coffee with the smooth sounds of Franchot Tone followed by the lively musical antics of the Summit Express Jazz Band. All this entertainment, personable artists Sunriver Art Fair entertainment, clockwise, left to right: Bittercreek Band, who love to dis- Summit Express, Sweet Red and Two Thirds Trio. cuss their work, a Children’s Art Activity Center and raffle drawings will keep The Village at Sunriver hopping. Mark your calendar and make Sunriver Brewing Company its brewing capacity from 6,000 plans to bring your family and is just finishing up its brewery’s barrels to almost 13,000 barrels friends. biggest expansion to date. The per year. For more information, check project, that broke ground in The expansion included douout www.sunriverartfair.com December 2016, will increase bling the size of the cellar, bringing in a new canning line and upgrading the brewhouse. The new brewhouse is now a 15 barrel, four vessel, semi-automated Specializing in interior & exterior repaintS Powerwash and Treat Decks system from JV Northwest. “We are very excited to include construction of a lab to Free Estimates! license #54565 Bonded & insured aid in our QC processes along with a substantial upgrade to our Dan stonE 17891 log cabin lane, bend, or 97707 brewery wastewater processing 541.593.9920 equipment,” said Brett Thomas,

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Curtis leaving Sunriver Nature Center Jennifer Curtis, manager of the Sunriver Nature Center for the past six years, is leaving the organization to pursue other endeavors in her career. “Working for the Nature Center over the past six years has been an absolute pleasure. I am in constant awe of SNCO’s dedication, passion, knowledge and community support,” said Curtis. “As with all good things, sometimes they must end. I will be leaving the Nature Center on July 2.” Curtis passes along the following message: For the last 49 years, SNCO has worked toward a common goal to inspire present and future generations to cherish and understand our natural world. I am so proud of us, and what we bring to this community and region. We are the heart of our environment and a special resource to you as homeowners, visitors, members, and donors alike.

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We are living during a critical time. One in which we, more than ever, are tasked with reminding each other that we live in fragile ecosystems that are so precious and that can quickly be destroyed by irresponsible human activities and negligence if we are not aware of our impacts on this Earth. I encourage all of you to live with this in mind. Create the spark of curiosity in young ones, teach them to love nature and all that lives in it, and help them change their system of values so that they will build an ethos of conservation, protection, and preservation of our natural world. “It has been a wonderful few years and SNCO has made so much progress forward. It’s been a pleasure,” said Curtis.

Following the recent performance of “Play It Again, Sam,” the Sunriver Stars Community Theater is looking forward to the performance o f “ Ha n g On The Bell, Nellie,” a comedic melodrama that will have everyone hissing and booing the villain while cheering on and applauding the heroine. As was previously announced in last month’s article, this play was written and will be directed by “the real” Bill Walton (not of basketball fame). It will be performed at The Door Church in the Sunriver Business Park Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 24-26 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 27 as a 3 p.m. matinee. The scene is set for hilarious fun when the heroine Nell Finely and her friend Prudence Purewater arrive home from college. Enter the villain, handsome Jack Vaselino and

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his sidekick, Dirty McKenzie, who have nothing but mischief on their minds. Hero Jim Mainstay is home from “over there” and he rushes in to try and save the day. Other characters include Nell’s dad, Ambrose Finely; bartender Danny Firmheart; Ambrose’s sweetheart, Pearl Murine; Pearl’s daughter and the bar girl at the Ambrose Inn, Kitty Murine; Sheriff John Watt; and a local character, Mr. Fly. Sunriver Stars is always looking for behind the scenes assistance, including those who can procure props, setup and tear down the stage, operate lights and sound and other various tasks. If you would like to assist with any of this contact the Stars’ artistic director, Victoria Kristy at sunriverdiva@gmail. com.

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a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Beaver Drive parking lot (see ad on page 22). The Community Garage Sale gives SROA owners the opportunity to sell their stuff. Items for resale may include: tools, sports gear, games, books, small items of furniture, kitchen items, decorative items, collectibles, toys, garden tools and supplies, small appliances, jewelry, clothes, pictures and prints, area rugs, linens, antiques, etc. No sales of large appliances, cars, weapons, pets or …children. To reserve a space, please call SHARC member services at 541585-3147. Fee space is $25 for a 9’x18’ space. Lastly, save the date for everyone’s favorite wine and chocolate festival Uncorked, Sunriver Style. This year’s event will be Friday, Sept. 15 from 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 16 from noon to 6 p.m. It will feature boutique wines, decadent chocolates and delicious cheeses along with free wine and cheese pairing classes, food vendors and music throughout the two-day event. We’re excited to announce Petty Fever, a Tom Petty tribute band, on Friday night. More details to come about Uncorked, Sunriver Style in next month’s Scene. We hope you’ll have a great summer and join us during one of our hosted events. The Sunriver Owners Association looks forward to seeing you in Sunriver.

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Sunriver Service District June meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting on June 15, 2017. Board members present: Jim Wilson, Bob Nelson, Greg Keller (via phone), Jim Fister and Mark Johnson. SSD staff present: Marc Mills, Art Hatch, Debbie Baker, Andrea Benedetto.

board meeting minutes as written. – A pprove d t he SROA monthly invoice in the amount of $19,176.97. –Approved the 2017/18 invoice to SAIF for Worker’s Comp Insurance in the amount of $63,991. –Approved invoice to Cascade Fire Equipment in the amount of $10,205. –Approved invoice to Day Wireless in the amount of $5,788.20. –Approved additional salary to cover health insurance for SSD administrator Debbie Baker. –Adopted the May 2017 unaudited financial statement.

Public input -None. Financial report Year-to-date as of May 31, 2017: Resources………7,892,547 Police Wages & Benefits..1,230,599 Materials & Services..163,978 Bike Patrol..................44,889 Fire Wages & Benefits...1,555,577 Board discussion/old Materials & Services 254,577 business Non-departmental.....40,236 –The discovery process for the fire training facility is Board actions: moving forward. A burden May 18, 2017 regular SSD of proof statement is being

worked on and then moving on to a site plan to conclude phase 1 of the project. Phase 2 will include the application and creation of specs to go out to bid for the project. –The SSD’s proposed budget was presented at a Budget Hearing with Deschutes County. The county approved the budget as well as a $3.31 tax rate. Board discussion/new business –This was assistant Andrea Benedetto’s last meeting as she is moving to Henderson, Nevada. –Received a six-month update from both the fire and police chief on each department’s performance measures. –Motions to approve both the Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 4262 and the non-represented employee and police contract

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We have known for more purpose only. than a year that Sunriver Information, concerns has been booked through What you should plan for about upcoming eclipse If you have any doctor apthe summer as it relates to We anticipate our popula- vacancies. We truly did not pointments anywhere around tion to double in the Central know then or know now, how St. Charles Medical Center on Oregon area (Deschutes, many visitors will be here or near Aug. 21, you might Crook and Jefferson coun- specifically for the eclipse. consider changing to another ties). This means an additionWhen we start to think date. The point here is that we al 200,000 people about this, it makes believe our medical services (visitors). We beus wonder if we will will become very busy based lieve this number have “over occupan- on additional people being in to be conservative cy” issues? (Over oc- our area. Stock up on a good and that numbers cupancy is a topic by week’s worth of groceries becould certainly itself… although a fore Aug. 16. Make sure you exceed this. This Deschutes County have an adequate supply of number is considissue, if we observe your prescribed medications. ered the minimum over occupancy, we Keep your vehicle(s) full of based on known Chief Marc Mills will write a report gas. If you need medical asevents, hotel and and forward it to the sistance, consider the local La campground reservations, county). Please understand Pine medical centers. and a modest adjustment for also, law enforcement canThe Sunriver Police Departfriends and family coming to not enter a residence for this ment is collaborating with all visit. This does not include day trippers or those who plan on dispersed camping or staying in whatever park, parking lot or open lot they Restaurant & Cocktail Bar can find. We anticipate the Please call to make dinner reservations for Friday & Saturday number of people could be much higher. Wednesday - 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. At this point, many of you 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. All You Can Eat Taco Bar for $9 Thursday - 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. have seen articles and maps Lunch All Day relating to the August eclipse. Friday - 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. What you may not know or Lunch and Dinner might be wondering is, “how Saturday - 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. does this affect me here in 2 p.m. to 4 p.m Bar Bingo • Our Famous Prime Rib Dinner Sunriver?” To the point: We Sunday - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. are expecting many of the Lunch Only issues you have read about Monday & Tuesday - Closed here, up to and including: traffic issues, traffic flow WE RENT PEDDLE BOATS, PATIO BOATS & FISHING BOATS, KAYAKS, PADDLE BOARDS & CANOES north from Sunriver, health Come and enjoy relaxing on our beach or grass area and medical services in the Bend area, fuel supplies and groceries.

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adjustment were tabled over a stalemate regarding retroactive payments. –Discussed contract review with the Sunriver Owners Association to provide accounting and administrative services for the Sunriver Service District. The SSD board was tasked with looking over the contract and come back to the next meeting with further questions or board approval. –The annual reviews of the fire and police chiefs will take place in July. Chief reports Fire –Outreach activities included attending Kids Day, Sunriver Women’s Club luncheon, Your Forest panel discussion, the potluck and held CPR classes. –The department has seven new reserve members in training. Central Oregon public safety agencies. Information will be updated to all media sources. Please pay attention to articles or television news reports as we get closer to this date. Last, be patient with us on Aug. 21 as it relates to parking and traffic in Sunriver, we expect to be busy with “public safety” as our primary concern.

–In May, there were 54 calls for the Sunriver Fire Department, which included 21 EMS calls, 8 hazardous conditions, 3 medical assists, 1 fire and 4 public service assistance calls. Police –Officers attended various training, including biased-based policing, disaster preparedness, spike strip deployment and firearms. –Officers participated in community outreach events including Kids Day and the potluck. –Bike Patrol officers have been patrolling the pathways since Memorial Day weekend. –Officer Evan Kennedy is leaving the department and moving on to other opportunities in law enforcement. –Two new officers will be T  S,  

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lodge exhibit continues Kinco Gloves, BySummer intuitive observation of their Billye Turner and temperament. The Betty Gray Gallery, COTA sponsor located inside Sunriver Re- character MaryLea Harris brings an imLodge, continues with its pressive background in mixed trail work day sort’s summer series through Sept. 6. media, sculptural books and On Saturday, July 1 from 10 a.m. to about 1 p.m., there will be brush clearing and maintenance on the Blackrock Trail from Lava Lands Visitor Center to Sunriver. After the event, Kinco Gloves will sponsor a barbecue for the work party at a Sunriver residence. To confirm your participation, call Bruce at 503680-8613.

The exhibit, titled “Summer in the High Desert,” features the work of JM Brodrick, MaryLea Harris and Karen Ruane. JM Brodrick exhibits one of her most admired subjects – horses. Her realistic and detailed equines appear on a subtle abstract background, serving both to emphasize and anchor the subject. Her attention to the subtle tilt of a horse’s head and gaze of the eyes reveals her

fiber arts to her current work. Specializing in abstract art, she analogizes the interplay between positives and negatives, both as elements of space and color in painting and in life experiences. Artist Karen Ruane loves color, nature and form. These powerful factors influence the current focus of her art as both expressionistic and abstract T  E,  

Activities for everyone at the Sunriver Library • Fa m i l y Fu n St o r y time: Interactive story with songs, rhymes, crafts. 0-5 years.Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. • Build It Blast: Bring a hammer and an adult, and build a kit donated by Home Depot. First come first serve. 6-11 years.Saturday, July 8, 3 p.m.

• Eco Art: Get your DIY on with a variety of eco art projects. 9-17 years. Tuesday, July 11, 3:30 p.m. • Build a Better World for Chimps. Wednesday, July 12, 10 a.m. • Library Board Meeting: Open to the public. Wednesday, July 12, 12 p.m. • Build a Better World for Pets: Meet animals available for adoption via the Humane Society. Tuesday, July 18, 1 p.m. • Around the World: Australia: Get your passport stamped and take a trip down under to the land of the didgeridoo and kangaroos too! Explore Aboriginal art through draw-

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ing, painting and activities. Ages 6-11. Friday, July 21, 1:30 p.m. •LEGO Block Party: Kids + 1 gazillion LEGOs = fun. Saturday, July 22, 3 p.m. • Music, Movement & Stories: 3-5 years. Tuesday, July 25, 10:30 a.m. • Tai Chi: Learn basic kicking, jumping and stretching movements Taught by instructors from Oregon Tai Chi Wushu. 6-11 years. Wednesday, July 26, 10:30 a.m. • Sunriver Friends of the Library Board Meeting: Open to all. Wednesday, July 26, 2:30 p.m. The Sunriver Area Public Library is located in the Sunriver Business Park. For more information, call 541312-1080.

Following a few, simple rules will enhance everyone’s Sunriver driving experience • Drivers INSIDE the circle have the right-of-way over any vehicle attempting to enter a circle. Traﬃc always circulates counter-clockwise. •

When there is no traﬃc or a safe gap, drivers entering a circle do not have to stop but should always slow down enough to safely stop if necessary.

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Volunteer writer Kathie Thatcher puts her humorous spin on the monthly logs provided by the Sunriver Police Department. This is a sampling of the month’s total call log. 5/ 1 W e received an anonymous false 911 report regarding a SRPD vehicle. T he vehicle in q uestion has complete speed and G PS location monitoring, thus the complaint was easily disproved. 5/ 2 Report that a person sprayed soda pop in victim’ s face after a verbal political disagreement. Perhaps the next topic should be religion. 5/ 4 Subj ect came into the SRPD office to talk to the chief about an ongoing dispute between her, her insurance company and the contractors who were repairing ice dam damage from last winter. 5/ 6 RP reported a doberman pinscher running loose on his E lk Lane property. W e contacted the dog’ s owner and warned him. 5/ 8 Report of an intoxicated female who had crashed her bicycle near T okatee Lane. Her parole officer was contacted and it was determined that she was in violation of her probation. Because of her extreme intoxication, she was taken to SCMC and later lodged at D CJ 5/ 10 RP reported a damaged electrical box on Crag Lane. It appeared as though someone backed into the box, causing minor damage to the cover. Midstate E lectric was contacted and they will be sending out a service tech. 5/ 11 Officer located an abandoned vehicle on Beaver D rive. T he driver was located and it was determined that he had operated the vehicle under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and lodged at D CJ . 5/ 18 Officer assisted D CSO with the removal of the remnants of a blown truck tire on Highway 97. OD OT was notified to pick up the debris. T he driver of the truck was located and told us that Les Schwab was coming to the rescue. 5/ 19 Officer observed an AT V operating illegally on South Century D rive. T he driver began driving dangerously in an attempt to elude. He was pursued for 2 .6 miles before he yielded in his driveway. He was visibly intoxicated and admitted to running so that he wouldn’ t get another D UII. G uess what? 5/ 19 A drone flew overhead during a D UI investigation near the airport. T he operator was located at a house on Q uelah Lane and cited. 5/ 2 0 RP on Coyote Lane called 911 to report a dangerous bonfire in the backyard of a neighboring home. D ispatch informed me that the RP had been uncooperative and rude to the 911 operator. SRFD responded at their highest response code. Officer contacted the renter and found that a very small fire had been built in a brick and mortar fire pit for the purpose of making ‘ smores. T he renter was unaware of SROA rules and gladly doused the fire. Officer then made contact with the RP and found him unwilling to be rational. He did admit to not thinking the fire q ualified as an emergency and did know the non-emergency dispatch number. W e suggested that in a future real emergency he treat 911 operators with respect. He was further informed that he will receive either a citation or an arrest if he ever again calls 911 for a non-emergency. 5/ 2 3 RP reported that his email was hacked in an attempt to wire money to another state. 5/ 2 5 T raffic stop for failure to wear a seatbelt. T he driver was extremely hostile and irrational. 5/ 2 6 W e contacted a group of j uveniles on Beaver D rive and learned that one of them had pepper sprayed himself on a bet. Officer helped him to flush the spray out of his eyes and contacted medics for an evaluation. Following this, he was released to his parents, who, no doubt, had a few words for him. 5/ 2 7 Bike crash on V enture Lane. T he victim had fallen off his bike and hit his head. Medics were called and he was taken to SCMC.

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Tennis season in full swing

By Jake Davis, Sunriver Tennis director Summer is here and in full swing. At Sunriver Tennis, we offer programs for kids and adults that are appropriate for players of all levels. I wanted to highlight a few of our tennis offerings. We offer junior clinics for youngsters ages 5 and older. Every morning, Monday-Friday we hold our “Lil’ Shots”” (ages 5-8) and “Big Shots” (ages 9-12) clinics from 9 to 10 a.m. In the afternoon, we offer “Teen Tennis” (ages 13+) from 2 to 3:30 p.m. We will continue to offer our most popular adult clinic, “Fit to Hit” on weekdays from 10 to 11 a.m. This cardio-based drill session is perfect for adults of all levels that are looking for a fun, fast, on-court workout. For intermediate to advanced adult players we offer our “Skills & Drills” clinic Monday,

Wednesday, Friday and “Points, Points, Points” Tuesday and Thursday from 11 to noon. This year we added a “Points Night” on Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. which will be a social Jake Davis point play clinic for 4.0+ level players. The program will finish every week with our “Saturday Morning Smash” for adults from 9 to 11 a.m. This is a fun morning of competitive mixed doubles that is perfect for players who are looking to practice what they learned all week in a match play environment.

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(Chocolate Cocoa Beers category) and Big Willie Belgian Strong Pale Ale (Belgian-Style Pale/ Golden Strong Ale category). Sunriver Brewing Company’s pub opened in The Village at Sunriver in the summer of 2012. Recognizing that the original pub would not accommodate demand, a 13,000-square foot building was purchased in the Sunriver Business Park, where in 2014, the company sold 926 barrels. Since then, the brewery has expanded several times and sold almost 5,000 barrels in 2016. Since 2014, Sunriver Brewing Company has garnered nine national/international awards including three gold, three silver and one bronze at the North American Beer Awards, a silver medal at the Great American Beer Festival and a gold medal at the World Beer Cup. In February 2016, Sunriver opened its second pub location on Galveston Avenue in Bend.

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Author bases new mystery series in Sunriver area by Deon Stonehouse Saturday, July 1 at 5 p.m., Ted Haynes presents “Suspects,” the first in a new mystery series set in the Sunriver area. Dan, a young attorney, is spending the summer with his parents while training to compete in a triathlon. Stopping by Ken Winterpol’s house to speak with Ken’s wife Candy, he finds Ken lying injured. EMT’s were called, the man taken to the hospital and the police arrive. Dan’s area of expertise is not criminal law and he wanted to be sure Candy was protected. Dan starts digging into Ken’s past where he finds many with a motive to do him harm. The action goes all over Central Oregon, and even has a connection to local brewpubs. Saturday, July 15 at 5 p.m., Jamie Harrison presents “The Widow Nash” – combining beautiful prose and a wicked sense of humor. Walton Remfrey is an engineer and inventor; he made a fortune traveling to places where the Earth’s wealth can be extracted, Montana, South Africa, wherever he finds opportunity. Dulcy accompanied her father on his jaunts since she was 15, until this time. Walton has suffered from syphilis for 20 years. Walton disembarked from the ship in Seattle without his wits or the money from selling the mines in South Africa. A fortune is missing. His business partner, Victor Maslingen, calls Dulcy, wanting her to try unraveling Walton’s nonsensical patter, search his journals for clues she might understand. Despite her troubled history with Victor, she goes to her father. When Walton dies, Dulcy’s future is bleak; Victor has her in his clutches. Taking her father’s body east for burial, she fakes suicide, disappearing into Montana. Saturday, July 22 at 5 p.m., Dave Boling presents “The Lost History of Stars.” In the South African Boer Wars, Afrikaner women and children were rounded up into concentration camps by British soldiers. Lettie is in her teens when the war begins and her family is confined. Time takes the edge off of her hatred for SUNRIVER SCENE • JULY 2017

some Brits as she learns they are little more than lonely boys. Tommy Maples, one of the guards, shares with Lettie his love of literature, giving her a copy of Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield. Such a friendship carries risk. Saturday, July 29 at 5 p.m.,

Keith McCafferty presents the latest in his series set in Montana, “Cold Hearted River.” A sudden snowstorm catches a couple on a lonely trail. Sheriff Martha Ettinger is left with haunted memories and an injured hand from her part in the tragedy. Unable to drive

easily, she enlists Sean Stranahan’s help in going back to the scene where they find a fly wallet with the initials EH, the same initials shared by one of the greatest American authors. Patrick Willoughby, president of the Madison River Liars and Fly Tiers Club was approached a days earlier by a man purporting to sell fishing gear

Summertime is a great opportunity to delve into a book Summer is a great time to read, have a glass of lemonade, sit on the deck, and turn the pages of a good novel. Bliss. Book Clubs in July will discuss a diverse selection. Book Clubs meet Monday at 6 p.m.; everyone is welcome. July 10, the Mystery Book Club discusses “The Passenger,” Lisa Lutz’s latest novel; it takes the reader by surprise at every turn. This is a devilishly grand story. Tanya’s husband lies dead at the bottom of the stairs; clearly the widow is not bereaved. Fearing nasty questions from the police, she splits town in hurry, putting miles between herself and the dead man. Tanya assures the reader she didn’t do it, but we have only her word

that Frank wasn’t helped falling down those stairs, and Tanya’s relationship with the truth has lots of room for flexibility. Within 48 hours Tanya is gone, vanished. What is she running from? Is she a killer or a victim? Hard to say. Trying on a new persona, she meets Blue. Will Blue be a friend and savior or a dangerous foe? July 17, the Fiction Book Club discusses “Little Wolves” by Thomas Maltman. Seth Fallen sawed off precisely 7 inches from a shotgun then put it under his coat and walked to town where that gun would take the life of sheriff Will Gunderson and then his own. Seth, a high school student, was too young to die so violently. What is a

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parent to do when their child has perished in this way, when he is loathed by their hometown for the violence committed? Grizz will have to find a way to go on, but first he will have to bury his son. Clara Warren is a young bride, expecting her first child. Grizz and Clara meet when Grizz comes to town to appeal to the pastor about burying Seth with his family, not shunned into the corner for suicides. Both Clara and Grizz are searching for answers, Clara the roots of her beginning and Grizz the reasons for his son’s violent death. July 31, the Non-Fiction Book Club discusses “Immortal Irishman” by Timothy Egan, reviewed by Rich Stonehouse.

from Earnest Hemingway. The fishing gear is valuable; if parts of an unpublished story were included, the value would be beyond measure. More bodies pile up, memorable characters are introduced, and the action goes from Montana to Michigan, Wyoming and, ultimately, Cuba. On Sept. 7 Craig Johnson returns to Sunriver to promote the latest in the Walt Longmire series, “The Western Star.” Sign up early as space is limited. Call 541-593-2525 or email sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks. com or stop by Sunriver Books & Music to sign up to attend the free presentations. There will be drawings for prizes and light refreshments. More information is at sunriverbooks.com. Egan tells the story of Thomas Meager, an Irishman born in 1823 to a wealthy family, who eschewed a soft life to embrace the independence movement after being radicalized by the potato famine. Rising up against the British occupiers who favored the wealthy gentry over the starving peasants, he narrowly escaped a death sentence and was exiled to Tasmania. With his background as a gifted orator and possessing a keen intellect, he soon escaped and ended up in New York. When the American Civil War erupted, Meager realized a way to gather likeminded Irishmen into a fighting force that later could be used to return to Ireland to oust the British. As with many tales of Ireland, this one also ends in tragedy, but is nonetheless a fascinating story.

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July 4 festivities, classic car show SUNRIVER – Each year, The Village at Sunriver hosts a Sunriver 4th of July Festival. This year’s event is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festivities start off with a bike and float parade beginning at the Sunriver Resort and finishing in the middle of the village courtyard. Make sure to decorate your bike in red, white and blue and register your creation to be eligible for great prizes. Experience summer fun with lots of free entertainment, racing to win the watermelon eating competition or try your skills at Hoops or Batter’s Up. Don’t forget to stop by and see the cool fire and police vehicles, and talk with our local public safety providers and enjoy a great barbecue lunch in celebration of our nation’s birthday. Enter your bike, participate in the watermelon eating competition or volunteer to help out for this community event by emailing events@alpine-en tertainment.com. You can enter your bike for the parade at https://independenceday bikeparade.eventbrite.com Proceeds benefit local nonprofit organizations in south Deschutes County. Editor’s note: ALL fireworks (including safe & sane, sparklers, etc.) are prohibited in Sunriver. Free firework displays

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will take place on July 4 after dark in Bend and La Pine. Antique, classic cars to shine in the village Flash back to the past as The Village at Sunriver fills with antique and classic cars and live music on July 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a summer’s day wandering through the village while admiring cars from the 1920s and ’30s, hot rods and the muscle cars of the ’70s and ’80s. If you are a proud owner of car built before 1980, and would like to enter your car, visit www.villageatsunriver.com, click “Calendar of Events,” go to the “Sunriver Antique & Classic Car Show: and click “register.” Prizes will be awarded in a variety of classes.

The Sunriver Music Festival’s Young Artists Scholarship program awarded $37,400 to 26 classical music students between the ages of 13 to 24. “ This year, out of the 26 scholarships, seven of the students were new applicants,” said Pam Beezley, Sunriver Music Festival executive director. “These students continue to inspire anyone who hears them perform,” said Beezley. “They are very musically talented and many have significant financial needs, so these scholarships are critical to our mission of nurturing classical music for generations to come.” For more information about the program, call 541-593-9310 or visit www.sunrivermusic.org. Rotary auction, scholarships More than 170 attended the Rotary Club’s annual fundraiser at Sunriver Resort’s historic Great Hall in June. “While we are still waiting for final figures, it looks like we raised $50,000 for local nonprofits,” said Ron Schmidt, Rotary event chair. “Attendees were extremely generous. It was

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forms. Using alcohol inks, there may be made more or less fluid depending upon the amount of alcohol present. Instances of this fluidity effect can be observed in the image “Hydrangea” wherein the flower is easily recognized yet not realistic, or the abstract image of “Tangle.” The public is welcome to view the exhibit, open all hours, through Sept. 6. Billye Turner organizes the Sunriver Resort Lodge art series. Contact her at 503-780-2828 or billyeturner@bendnet.com

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Sunriver Mens Golf: Current standings, new rule by Paul Grieco Gary Brooks, Don Burkhalter, Among the outstanding Frank Schultz, Tom Woodruff benefits of belongand Don Wright. ing to the Sunriver Weekly game winMens Golf Club nings (Game, KP, (SRMGC) are the Low Gross and Low fun tournaments Net, Match Play and that are held on Club Championa weekly basis. ships): Mike CalSRMGC participate houn, Mike Stamin two- and four- Paul J.Grieco ler, Dave Wightman, man team games, Bret Mackay, Art individual games, flighted Cervantes and Greg Cotton. events (competing within Skins Winnings (Gross and one’s own handicap level) and Net): Mike Calhoun, Mike mixed-flight events for weekly Stamler, Frank Schultz, Dan and yearly cash and trophy Burkhalter, Mike Davis, Greg prizes and recognition within Cotton and Tom Woodruff. the club. While plenty of time remains With the season approx- in the golf season, it seems imately a quarter through, that members are hard pressed the current leaders in various chasing Mike Calhoun as he categories are as follows: 18- leads in all major divisions. Hole Challenge leaders: Gross Match play is currently in Division – Mike Calhoun, full swing. The first of four Mike Davis, Bret Mackay, Resort Cup events over four Gary Sosinksi, Scott Brown months between Sunriver, and Dan Heater. Net Division Widgi Creek, Black Butte and – Greg Cotton, Steve Phares, Eagle Crest will be contested

shortly. SRMGC membership is not limited to only Sunriver residents. There are many members from surrounding communities as well as from other parts of the state. Perhaps the best benefit of all is that many of the members play together in regular competitions on other days of the week, some throughout the

nounced a new local rule that will ensure that players are no longer penalized when their ball accidentally moves on the putting green. In an effort to hasten a “rules modernization” initiative being pursued by the R&A and USGA (golf ’s official governing bodies) they concluded that rather than wait until the next cycle of rules changes due in 2020, this particular change should be available to all golf Dan Frantz swinging at the

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Photography, fiber works on exhibit AREA EVENT – The Sunriver Area Public Library invites the public to their newest exhibit of local art that showcases the work of photographer Karen Maier and fabric artist Karen Dodson. The show will open July 5 and run through Aug. 25. Maier will be exhibiting her current work which features macro photography of blossoms, printed on metal. “Macro photography is moving into the image closer and closer until you begin to see what you never imagined; an interior world,” said Maier. “Learning the craft to perfect this art is learning and beginning to understand the natural world itself. Exquisite photography is the process of

trying to capture what your eyes see and at the same time realizing that your eyes can always see more then the lens of your camera.” Maier worked in commercial photography, creating images for advertising and landscape photography that has been published in numerous periodicals. Dodson considers her work a “fiber adventure.” She was encouraged by various people in her life to pursue her curiosity and interest beginning with rigid peddle weaving, then spinning wool to make yarn. “It was fun to use my hand spun yarn in weaving,” said Dodson. “The spinning wheels and looms have mul-

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es, there were 7 violations of SROA Rules & Regulations and 58 pathway violations. The meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is scheduled for Thursday, July 13, 3 p.m. at the Sunriver Fire Station Training Room, 57475 Abbot Drive in Sunriver. Approved meeting minutes are posted to www. sunriversd.org as available.

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tiplied in my home.” Dodson worked as the the fiber arts department superintendent at the Benton Franklin Fair in Tri-Cities for more than 12 years. Currently, she is the assistant superintendent at the Deschutes County Fair. She has had success with multiple exhibits and won ribbons for her work. A reception for the artists will be held on Friday, July 14 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. with the artists making short presentations at 4 p.m. The library is located at 56855 Venture Lane in the Sunriver Business Park and is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday).

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benefit to the Central Oregon communities. RDM experienced record breaking passenger numbers last year. This proves air carriers have noticed RDM’s growth,” said Zachary Bass, airport director. For more information, visit www.flyrdm.com Need a lift? RDM offering Uber, Lyft The City of Redmond recently approved an Airport Operating Agreement with two Transportation Network Companies (TNC’s) Lyft and Uber – also known as “rideshare” companies – to conduct business at Redmond

Municipal Airport. Both companies will operate their digital network-based services alongside the taxicab, town car and shuttle services currently available to airport passengers. A complete list of passenger ground transportation options is located online at www.flyrdm.com Lyft and Uber will connect with passengers in a designated pick-up area on the west side of the main terminal near the vendor parking lot. Rideshare drivers must wait off airport property and are prohibited from loitering at the airport until they have been matched for a customer pick-up. Rideshare vehicles are required to display a form of exterior identification on the vehicle and like taxis, are subject to vehicle inspections.

Hazardous disposal event AREA EVENT – Deschutes County will host a special one-day collection of household hazardous waste from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, at La Pine High School. Open to all area residents between Sunriver and La Pine, the event will be held in the school’s front parking lot. Oil and latex paints and stains, pool and spa chemicals, garden products, vehicle fluids, propane tanks and aerosols are just a few of things that will be accepted at the event. Residents are also able to dispose of fluorescent bulbs, rechargeable batteries and household cleaners. Business-generated waste, medical waste, explosives, fireworks, ammunition and compressed gas cylinders will not be accepted. For more information, including a detailed list of acceptable household hazardous waste materials, visit www. deschutes.org/hazardouswaste or call 541-317-3163.

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Safety and other tips for viewing the eclipse On Monday, Aug. 21, millions your location), so do not be late! time waiting in the sun. Protect • Get your maps. Some public yourself. of people across the U.S. will • Remember to pack it in, pack get to see one of nature’s most lands are remote areas along unawe-inspiring sights – a total maintained roads and are often it out. Remove all trash (including solar eclipse. With wide-open inter-mingled with private land, your viewing glasses and any food scraps like apple cores). spaces and low light • Know the fire risks pollution, public Remember: There is no roadside and respect fire restriclands are the perfect parking ANYWHERE in Sunriver. If you tions. August is peak place for viewing this plan to drive somewhere in Sunriver wildfire season for public rare event, and we’re sharing advice for to watch the eclipse, you must park in lands, and a small spark can rapidly become a large safely witnessing this a designated parking location. fire. Be sure to properly awesome moment. put out campfires, and in From Yaquina many areas, vehicles are Head Outstanding Natural Area so know where you’re going. on the west coast to Great Smoky Contact your local Bureau of required to have a shovel and fire Mountains National Park in the Land Management, National extinguisher or gallon of water. • Be patient and don’t expect east and Grand Teton, Home- Park Service, U.S. Fish and stead National Monument and Wildlife Service or Forest Service all services to be available. Many Clarks River National Wildlife offices for camping and jurisdic- small towns within the path of the Refuge in between, America’s tion maps. Before you head out, eclipse expect their infrastructure public lands offer some of the make sure you are familiar with and community services to be best viewing locations for the the area you are going to and stretched to the limit during the ensure you have appropriate gear, event. Be early and patient and eclipse. expect traffic on rural roads. Don’t Whether you choose to watch equipment, and supplies. •Use designated spots for expect cell-phone reception as it the eclipse from an iconic national park or a lesser known (and just camping. While most reserv- is already spotty in rural areas and as beautiful) public land, these able campgrounds are already may be overtaxed by the high tips will help you have a safe and booked, there are some locations number of users. –Source: U.S. Department of memorable experience while re- that offer first come, first serve campsites. Remember: whether the Interior specting your public lands: • It is NEVER safe to look at in a developed campground or at the sun during the eclipse. Except a dispersed site, you can usually during the very short period of camp in an area for up to 14 days. • Please use designated routes totality do not look directly at the sun without approved solar-view- and trails. Going off road disturbs ing devices. You’ll be able to buy wildlife and habitat and in dry eclipse glasses at some public land conditions can spark a fire. • Tread lightly and leave no visitor centers, but to ensure you have them for viewing, it’s best trace. Leave your site better than to purchase them before leaving you found it. • Bring plenty of water. It can home. • Be sure to get there early to get hot during the summer, and beat the crowds and find a good water can be limited. Always parking spot. Only park in des- carry at least one gallon of water ignated areas or lots. Please don’t for every person in your group. • Pack the sunscreen. Even park along the sides of roads or in meadows. The total eclipse though this event is about the lasts only 1 minute to 2 minutes sun’s rays being blocked out, and 41 seconds (depending upon you’ll probably spend some

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Letters from readers Chorus of One

Debra MacDougall, Sunriver & Tualatin Coverage of SHARC usage statistics (May 2017 Scene) provided a dynamic overview of our now five-year-old community and swim center. When it comes to use of the living room, however, I would like to highlight a segment of our population that has been overlooked. As the concept of a community center evolved over the decades, one of the consistent needs identified was a welcoming community center where homeowners could gather. Couple this concept with the Sunriver “magic” Pat Hensley highlighted in her January 2017 President’s Message, where she reviewed information gleaned from SROA listening sessions. Pat discussed a notable number of non-rental second homeowners who travel to Sunriver for its “tranquility and solitude,” who do not necessarily use membership benefits valued by others. Those of us who voted for SHARC in part because residents would have a center to gather, who paid approximately $4,500 to fund SHARC, who do not have children or grandchildren who would use the many SHARC amenities, and who fall into one category of homeowners that became more visible through the listening sessions – i.e. we do not use any other amenities covered by SROA membership – now have to pay an additional $50 per year just to have access to the living room the one or two times per year

we might want to join our neighbors there, or perhaps quietly reflect by the fireplace. That’s an additional $500 assessment we would have to pay over the next 10 years, another $1,000 over the next 20. When the SROA Board sought to assess fees for clubs to use SHARC meeting rooms a few years ago, there was uproar from locals insisting this was inconsistent with the purpose of SHARC. The fee schedule was withdrawn. Non-homeowner club members enjoy free access to meeting rooms. But those of us who financed SHARC do not have similar access unless we pay an additional membership fee. That seems inherently unjust, and needs to be remedied. Homeowners who seek tranquility, otherwise have little reason to be members and who are in good standing could be issued a pass allowing access to the living room. Regarding concerns about one or two bad apples with a history of violating SROA rules abusing the privilege – the SROA knows who they are, don’t issue a pass. I believe that is insufficient reason to deny responsible homeowners the access we deserve, as it was conceptualized and promoted. We are Sunriver “homeowners.” We should not be lesser in stature to SROA “members” to have access to the tranquility and magic of the living room we equally financed. It is time to make things right for a small but nonetheless representative segment of our homeowner population. Thank you.

again I am writing my second annual letter to the editor wondering when Sunriver Danton Wagner, Sunriver will start planting trees in Once again Sunriver is conjunction with the conrecognized as the recipient tinual cutting under the of Tree City USA, 37 years guise of ladder fuel reduction and counting, and once and fire protection. We all

The guise of ladder fuels reduction

By Susan Berger

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.

creating large swaths of open space? We all know about the annual seedlings planted by our young volunteers, but I believe it’s totally inadequate to rely on a volunteer effort

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.

when we are spending close to $100,000 dollars a year to cut trees, although the big upside which is continually advertised is free firewood, yippee.

From the Editor’s Desk: The waiting and watching saga of Chuck and Gracie

It was with bated breath that Sunriver’s famous avian couple – Chuck and Gracie – successfully mated, built a nest and had their first clutch of eggs on an island in Sunriver’s Lake Aspen in June 2016. And, thanks to a high-tech video camera on loan to the Sunriver Nature Center from U.S. Fish and Wildlife (USFW), the world tuned in to watch and wait for the eggs to hatch. Gracie patiently sat on the nest for almost three weeks until the eggs hatched – resulting in two, fuzzy cygnets. Following a naming contest, the youngsters became known as Finley and Fiona. By early fall they were big enough to be relocated to a wildlife refuge in Summer Lake as part of a trumpeter swan breeding program. As this past winter slowly faded away and turned to spring, staff at the nature center were initially unsure whether Gracie and Chuck would again nest as their courtship rituals had been fairly lackluster. After several weeks, Gracie settled down on a new nest site on the south end of the island and, around May 17, produced several eggs. The nature center put in a request to the USFW asking to borrow the camera again. Unfortunately, the camera was being used to monitor sage grouse SUNRIVER SCENE • JULY 2017

know about protecting our homes and Sunriver from fire, there is also something said about having trees to provide shade, habitat and beauty, at what point do you stop, is there an award for cutting to the point of

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in eastern Oregon and would not be unavailable. Thanks to social media and YouTube, watching wildlife via live video feeds has become more and more popular so when calls started to come in requesting to watch Chuck and Gracie, the nature center decided to purchase their own camera system. The USFW provided the nature center with a $2,000 grant to help offset costs. Sunriver Nature Center manager Jennifer Curtis then contacted the Sunriver Owners Association seeking advice and help from its IT department to set the system up. With the clock ticking and less than 30 days before the eggs would hatch, SROA staff managed to locate the same camera and needed peripheral equipment used by the USFW. But there was one small hiccup. This wasn’t your off-the-shelf system and the company estimated it could take longer than two weeks to www.sunriverowners.org

build it. And, with no electricity on the island where the system would be mounted, everything has to be solar powered and weatherproof. As nature would have it, the nest was raided by raccoons that destroyed and ate the eggs. The clock was now reset. Gracie appeared relatively unaffected by the loss of her eggs and within days relocated to last year’s nest site and started to rebuild it. Within days, she laid at least two eggs (there could be more, but no one can get close enough to look as swans are aggressively protective of their nest site). Over several days the week of June 12, SROA IT staff had installed the solar panels, battery, camera and was testing Wi-Fi signals. The camera is expected to be fully operational by the time the Scene hits the newsstands on June 27. If all goes well, and the eggs are viable, the hatch will hopefully occur around July 1. We hope you all tune in and cheer on the hatching of Chuck and Gracie’s new family. We promise it won’t drag on as long as it did for the birth of April the giraffe’s baby! The live video feed will be available on the Sunriver Nature Center website at www.sunrivernaturecenter. org. Once live, SROA will also provide a link at www. sunriverowners.org. For more information about trumpeter swans, visit The Trumpeter Swan Society on Facebook or www.trumpeterswansociety.org Page 39

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