June 2013 Sunriver Scene by Sunriver Scene

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Nature Center................ 8 Calendar...................... 11 Love Wine Inc.............. 14 Women’s Club.............. 21

SROA News.................. 26 Public Safety................ 34 Commentary................ 44 Classified..................... 47

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S C E N E A COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSOCIATION

JUNE • 2013

volume xxxix • Number 6

Pacific Crest event to draw thousands to the community

Significant changes proposed to SROA design manual By Brooke Snavely The Sunriver Owners Association Board of Directors held a first reading May 17 on proposed changes to the association’s design manual, a set of rules that regulates the exterior appearance of homes and buildings in Sunriver. If adopted, three proposed amendments would have significant impact on those owners of homes that have wood shake roofs, unfenced hot tubs or gravel driveways. A proposed mandatory property for sale inspection of every property every time there is a change of ownership would touch all future property transactions. • Wood shake roofs. The proposed amendment would require all roofs be constructed of Class A fire rated materials (composite or metal) which eliminates wood shake roofs altogether. An estimated 150 homes still have wood shake roofs and owners of these

Basic pathway requirements: 1. No lane in Sunriver shall be without direct access to a pathway. Marked direct road crossing access is acceptable. 2. No designated SROA road shall be without a path parallel to, in view from, and easily and directly accessible from the road. 3. Pathways crossing roads shall be

By Jonathan Kahnoski The annual Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival for 2013 will be June 28-30 in Sunriver. Sponsors expect more than 5,000 participant and an estimated additional 10,000 family and friends, in events over the three days ranging from marathons and triathlons for serious athletes to fun athletic events for children to short and long bicycle rides for non-competing members of athletes’ families. For those waiting at the finish line to cheer and greet their favorite athletes, there will be food, drink and entertainment. For serious athletes, events include: • The marathon and half marathon held Saturday starting and ending at The Village at Sunriver. The event is open to both runners and walkers. The marathon is a BAA Boston qualifier. • The long course triathlon (1.2-mile swim, 56.3-mile bicycle course, and 13.1-mile run) and endurance duathlon (56.3-mile bicycle course and 13.1-mile run) also are on Saturday, beginning at Gull Point on Wickiup Reservoir and finishing at the Sunriver Resort lodge. The long course triathlon has been designated the Tri Northwest Long Course Distance Championship for 2013, according to the sponsors’ website. This event offers a prize purse totaling $5,000 for the overall top five male and female participants, with prizes awarded as follows: first place – $1,000; second place – $650; third place – $450; fourth place – $250; and fifth place – $150. • The Olympic distance triathlon (1.5-kilometer swim, 28 mile bicycle course, 10-kilometer run) and Olympic duathlon (28-mile bicycle course, 10-kilometer run) are Sunday, both starting at Gull Point at Wickiup Reservoir and ending at the Sunriver Resort lodge. According to event sponsors, this is the first time an Olympic triathlon has been held in Central Oregon. For the less serious but still active types, events include:

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Turn to Pacific, page 3

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Pacific Crest will draw athletes from around the world to compete in various events.

Turn to Design, page 3

First reading of pathway conceptual plan, owner comments invited The SROA Board of Directors held a first reading of a pathway system conceptual master plan on May 17. A draft version of the plan is available at www. sunriverowners.org for owners to view or download and comment on during the two-month public comment period. A second reading is tentatively scheduled for the Friday, July 19 board work session. The draft plan is a map that shows the existing 30-mile pathway system, both SROA and non-SROA paths. Sunriver Resort maintains small segments of paths near the lodge, SROA maintains the rest within the boundaries of Sunriver. (Except for those on private property or within sub-associations.) It depicts some segments to be removed in the core area where they may be replaced with a promenade. The promenade is envisioned in the SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XXXIX • NUMBER 6 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707

Infrastructure and Amenities Master Plan as a wide path, possibly made of pavers, with occasional benches and “pocket parks” designed to encourage walking between the resort, village and SHARC. (See the Infrastructure and Amenities Master Plan at www. sunriverowners.org, for details about the promenade concept.) Also shown are pathways that may be added to the system. They are categorized by safety, access or aesthetic concerns. All new pathways are to be a minimum of 10 feet wide, with 1 foot of vegetation clearance on each side, smooth and free of obstacles. Three new pathways are suggested for safety reasons: alongside Meadow Road, Abbot Drive between circles 2 and 3 and East Cascade Road beTurn to Pathways, page 4

Pathway criteria Objectives: 1. Maximum public safety 2. Direct and easy access to paths from all residential properties 3. Recreation enhancement 4. Aesthetic benefit 5. Alignment to best balance community needs and private property constraints

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homes would be required to replace them by an as yet unspecified date. • Paved driveways. The proposed amendment would require the approximately 250 remaining gravel driveways in Sunriver be upgraded to asphalt, concrete or concrete pavers. Defining each home’s authorized parking spaces will assist police in enforcing parking and occupancy rules. SROA Board Director Patty Klascisus noted there are some gravel driveways that occupy entire front yards with no designation of parking spaces. • Hot tub fencing. The proposed amendment would require all hot tubs be screened by at least a five-foot-tall fence. Hugh Palcic, SROA assistant general manager/community development director, said only a few hot tubs are

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• On Sunday, the 5K/10K walk/run start and end at The Village at Sunriver. • The Tour de Crest, Friday morning, introduced last year to offer non-participating members of athletes’ families a bicycle ride on the same roads where the athletes will compete. The tour offers a 26-mile short ride and a 55-mile-long ride over paved roads with minimal motor traffic and no ultra-steep grades. Both rides begin at SHARC and end at the official finish line in the village, where sponsors are providing a bicycle holding area. For children, there are two events: • The Kids’ Splash, Pedal-nDash, on Friday, is for children ages 12 and under. The event starts at SHARC with an optional slide down the 12-foot water slide and then a run through three wading pools. Bicycles are

freestanding but quite a few are just partially shielded. • Property for sale inspection. This proposal would convert from optional to mandatory the inspection of homes for compliance with applicable design manual rules when they are sold. The inspections inform buyers and sellers of compliance deficiencies. “First time buyers come to the Design Committee with a remodel request and find out the hard way that things that are out of compliance — an unauthorized shed for example — and there is a cost associated with bringing them into compliance,” said Ann Byers, design committee chair. She said requiring the $100 inspection would save people all kinds of headaches. “We have for years encouraged real estate agents to get an inspection at the time a home is listed for sale, kind of

a ‘Good Housekeeping’ seal of approval and some, but not many, real estate agents have taken us up on this,” Palcic said. “Making it mandatory takes the guesswork out of it.” The proposed amendments to the Design Committee Manual of Rules and Procedures are posted at www.sunriver owners.org. Changes appear in red along with strikeouts for existing language to be deleted. Most of the proposed revisions are simple clarifications and updates of fees. A two-month public comment period ends July 20 at which time the SROA Board of Directors can hold a second reading and adopt the revisions or extend the comment period. Sunriver owners are encouraged to review the proposed changes on the SROA website and send comments through a form connected with the document.

next, with children 9-12 using one route and children 4-8 using another, both ending at the Community Bible Church of Sunriver just south of SHARC. Participants will leave their bicycles there to run the final leg on the pathway along Abbot Drive to the finish line in The Village at Sunriver. Families of participants will be directed to the pathway along Beaver Drive to meet their children at the finish line. • The Kids’ Dash on Sunday, consists of half-mile and onemile runs starting and ending in The Village at Sunriver. Awards ceremonies will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday for the marathon and half marathon and at 1 p.m. Sunday for the Olympic triathlon and duathlon. Starting Friday morning and running through Sunday afternoon, there will be a variety of entertainment, including a health and fitness dxpo, live and DJ music from the main stage,

a beer garden, food and booths. While Pacific Crest involves thousands of participants in a variety of athletic events, it also is a charitable event raising money for a number of worthy causes. This year, the sponsors have announced they are hosting and benefiting seven charities and special groups: • Team in Training, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – Oregon, SW Washington, Idaho and Montana chapters • St. Jude’s Heroes • Three Rivers Care for Kids • Heart Rhythm Foundation • Team Defeat MS • The Cole William Larsen Foundation, supporting families of fallen and woulded military • Legs for Lauren, who raises funds for northwest children’s cancer care Visit www.racecenter.org/ pacificcrest for more information about registration, packet pickup and websites for the hosted charities.

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Steak, seafood and pasta are on the menu at the area’s newest restaurant. The Deschutes Roadhouse Bar & Bistro opened in the Spring River Plaza next to Summit Xpress serving lunch and dinner daily. The lunch menu features appetizers, salads, hot and cold sandwiches, burgers and wraps. Lunch prices range from $8 to $15. The dinner menu features eight appetizers, seven salads and 16 main dishes including steaks, seafood and pasta. Dinners range from $9 to $35. The food comes from local and regional sources and is

prepared from scratch. “Nothing from a box,” said chef John Lipkowitz. The bar features 100 wines, 15 beers and a full range of spirits, any of which can be infused with fresh fruit by “mixologists.” The partners describe it as “fine dining in a casual setting… reminiscent of the old Trout House.” The new partners gutted and remodeled the building. “We changed everything. New decks, fireplace, lights, flooring, seating, tables, fixtures, kitchen appliances… its all new,” said Turn to Restaurant, page 16

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tween circles 10 and 11. These roads do not currently have pathways adjacent to them, prompting many pedestrians and cyclists to walk or ride in the road. When viewing the pathway conceptual plan PDF, owners are encouraged to use the zoom feature. The file is so large that when viewed in its entirety, the text is tiny. Zooming in allows viewers to study the plan map in detail. Horizontal and vertical scroll features, with which most computer users should be familiar, permit viewers to move the magnified view up, down, left and right as necessary. “Out of environmental concerns unique to the area, we removed a previously proposed pathway along the river behind Blue Goose, Plover and War-

bler lanes. We also updated the conceptual plan to reflect current conditions such as the Sunriver to Lava Lands pathway and possible connections to the mountain bike trail network across Cardinal Landing Bridge,” said Bill Peck, SROA general manager. “I participated in the development of the original path-

way master plan,” said Dennis Wood. I’m pleased to see that the old controversial issues are not included and nothing new has been added. It’s clear this latest effort takes into account all the research done over the years and the owner comments along the way. Please communicate the preliminary ideas with the owners.”

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terrain or property boundaries, be situated contiguous with a road, a positive separation such as curbing and/or berms is essential. 6. All recreational facilities must be serviced by a pathway(s). Such facilities include, but are not limited to; parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, tennis courts, stables, boating, and golf. 7. A complete scenic loop is highly desirable. (Compiled from June 8, 2005 board action request.)

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marked with ODOT compliant hash markings. Pathways crossing lanes shall have pavement markings to identify alignment. 4. All paths are to have a minimum 10-foot width and shoulders at least 1-foot-wide free of hazardous material and natural growth. Surfaces are to be smooth and without obstacles. 5. Should a path, because of

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A portion of the proposed Pathway System Conceptual Master Plan. View the entire map and proposed plan on the SROA website at www.sunriverowners.org

BendBroadband upgrade report As of mid-May, BendBroadband said its project to upgrade Sunriver’s cable TV and Internet infrastructure to an all-digital platform was “proceeding well.” “We are approaching 70 percent of homes either certified or scheduled to be certified. Property management homes are pretty much done, so the remaining 30 percent is largely absentee owners who visit Sunriver on occasion. The Memorial Day weekend is quite booked up and we have arranged for added labor so we are there when owners are there,” John Farwell, vice president of BendBroadband’s business operations, wrote in an email to the Scene. “Following Memorial Day we will be increasing the frequency of communication to the remaining owners to weekly and upping the urgency of the messaging – targeting to get through this by the end of June. That provides us with a little cushion into early July and I imagine some owners will want to plan the work around a July 4th visit.” Starting this summer, BendBroadband will offer a suite of phone, Internet and cable TV packages in Sunriver. Once the transition from the old analog to the new all-digital system is complete, BendBroadband will turn off the analog TV channels, and those customers who do not have digital-compatible set top boxes will face service interruptions. Kevin Padrick and Jennifer Mucha won $500 gift cards in April after being randomly selected from all the Sunriver area BendBroadband customers who scheduled a home certification. Information: 541-312-7228 or www.bendbroadband.com/ residential/sunriver

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Sunriver Anglers Club hosts Native Fish Society director By Rod Juranek Michael Moody, executive director of the Native Fish Society, will be the featured speaker at the Thursday, June 20, 6:45 p.m. meeting of the Sunriver Anglers Club. The meeting will be held at SHARC. The organization was formed in 1995 and is based in Oregon City. The organization’s mission statement, “Guided by the best available science, the Native Fish Society advocates for the recovery of wild, native fish and promotes the stewardship of the habitat that sustain them,” provides the basis for all their programs. In a nutshell, the society’s main premise is that wild salmon and steelhead are such a pre-

cious resource that any loss of their genetics will never be recovered. To understand this concept, visualize what happens when wild steelhead return to a given river. As the mature wild fish seek out spawning beds they compete with rogue hatchery fish and interbreeding occurs which decreases the fitness of the wild population by weakening the local adaptive genetic variation.

Bring out the youngsters for free Fishing Day at Caldera Springs Free Fishing Day for kids 14 and under in the Sunriver area will be held at Caldera Springs Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is the fifth year that Caldera Springs homeowners have graciously allowed the Free Fishing Day activities to take place at the beautiful Obsidian Lake setting. Participants are encouraged to come early and take part in educational activity stations prior to fishing. A practice casting area will be set up along with hands-on activities for all ages. Tom Walker, fishery biologist from the Bend-Fort Rock District of the Deschutes National Forest, will provide a variety of exhibits including aquatic critters, fishing anatomy puzzles, temporary tattoos and “Larry” the talking fish. Prior to the event, more than 300 rainbow trout ranging from eight to 20 inches will be delivered from the Fall River Fish Hatchery. Children may bring their own fishing rod if

they desire and the Sunriver Anglers Club will also have a supply of gear and provide all the bait for the event. “We usually encourage catch and release,” stated Gary Gehlert, event chairman. “But for Free Fishing Day, participants may catch and keep up to two fish.” A free lunch will be provided by Sunriver Resort from at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hot dogs, pop, and chips are on the menu. The annual event is put on each year through cooperation of the Sunriver Anglers Club, Sunriver Resort, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Forest Service and Caldera Springs. The goal of the free event is to provide a fun experience for all participants and to get youngsters interested in the joy of fishing. Questions should be directed to Sunriver Anglers Club president Dave Schmerber at 503-851-7761 or www.fruit farmer@msn.com

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To further complicate the issue, on the Clackamas River, as an example, the wild juveniles hatch later in the season, and thus must compete at a disadvantage with hatchery fish. This scenario is repeated over and over in many Oregon and Washington rivers. The majority of the society’s work is based on the decline of salmon and steelhead populations. Habitat degradation, dams, and over harvesting led to decreased numbers which then led to the concept that hatcheries would make salmon so abundant that protecting habitat and regulating harvest would not be needed. Somehow the premise never occurred. The society’s website, www. nativefishsociety.org, has a

wealth of well-documented research supporting their concerns regarding salmon and steelhead. Many of the challenges faced by local fish stocks have been addressed on the east coast and internationally as well. For fans of salmon and steelhead, there is some great background reading for informing oneself on this important issue. One of the most interesting and encouraging programs of the society is the goal to develop 100 river stewards on 100 rivers by 2014. Currently more than half of the productive streams in Oregon and Washington have knowledgeable and committed volunteers. Volunteers monitor and advocate the needs of wild fish. The results to date are most impressive. Meetings of the Sunriver Anglers Club are open to all (men and women). We particularly extend an invitation to those wanting to learn more about angling Stella Roseand Powellconservation opportunities in our area and meet others with the same interest. For information about the club and newsletter, visit www. sunriveranglers.com. Questions can be directed to Dave Schmerber, club president, at 503-851-7761 or www.fruit farmer@msn.com

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Meet self-professed ‘quilt addict’ Lillian Arnold By Carol Kunkel Lillian Arnold says that she is just an “average” quilter. Lillian has lived in Sunriver since 1990. She and her husband Kermit moved into their Sunriver home a week after their 50th wedding anniversary. Lillian and Kermit learned about Sunriver when they were living in California. A Sunriver Realty realtor sent them the Sunriver Scene newspaper for seven years before they moved here and found a house. Lillian had three requirements for a place to retire: a church, a hairdresser, and a quilting group. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Lillian lived in California for 30 years. She was instrumental is starting the Mountain Meadow Quilters guild which continues to meet twice a month at SHARC. In 1990, quilters were a group of 11 members under the umbrella of the Sunriver Women’s Club. They made a raffle quilt, sold $2,000 worth of tickets on the former boardwalk in The Village at Sunriver, and then formed their own guild. Known for her exquisite Baltimore Album quilt, which is hand appliquéd, her first project was an appliquéd potholder she made in an adult education

class in Sunnyvale, Calif. “My mind works in circles,” said Lillian. “Piecing straight lines drives me crazy.” Lillian started quilting in 1977 and belonged to the Studio 12 quilting guild in San Jose when it became the Textile Museum. She went to Asilomar, a conference center at Pacific Grove, Calif., for 14 summers to study quilting. Lillian’s first quilt was “Martha’s Vineyard” from the Mountain Mist series. She spent 35 cents for the pattern. When her mother-in-law saw it, she said, “Make a pillow and forget it!” Not to be stymied, Lillian proceeded to make the quilt. “By the time I cut out all of the grapes, stuffed each one, ap-

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pliquéd them and then quilted the 120” x 120” quilt, I called it the ‘Grapes of Wrath!’ ” Muslin was 69 cents a yard, the purple and green fabrics were polyester. The whole quilt cost $11.69. “I became a quilt addict, there is no cure, and I am not looking for one.” Lillian met Elly Sienkiewicz in 1992 and took classes from her. “I just loved her, she was so gracious and understanding of my feeble attempts at sharp points, smooth curves, and invisible tack stitches. I continued on with her in Oregon, California and Pennsylvania and attended her retreats in Williamsburg, Va. It has been a marvelous journey.” While attending the Pacific International Quilt Festival in 2006, Sienkiewicz was at the show and doing a lecture. Lillian had her Baltimore Album quilt with her to show to some friends. Sienkiewicz asked Lillian to follow her to the stage and speak to the group. “Elly gave a beautiful lecture. I was shaking in my boots. When she introduced me, I looked into a sea of faces and saw a woman leaning forward listening, right up front. I focused on her like she was my lifeline. During my talk, I mentioned that it was more than a needle and thread, that making the quilt gave me solace as I cared for my dying husband.” After the presentation, Lillian spoke with the lady that she had focused on. The woman, in tears, related that she had buried her daughter two weeks earlier. Lillian said, “These Turn to Quilt, page 10

Fishing guide John Garrison stands among the gear in the Sunriver Fishing Center now located inside Hammer Time.

Sunriver Fishing Center moves to new location inside Hammer Time

The Sunriver Fishing Center, previously located behind Marcello’s restaurant, has moved and is now open inside Hammer Time Home Center, 56820 Venture Lane, in the Sunriver Business Park. It is the only spin fishing supply shop within 15 miles of Sunriver and carries a complete line of rods, reels, lures, landing nets, tackle (hooks, lines, sinkers, etc.), licenses and bait. “My goal is to make this a destination spin fishing store,” said Jim Beckendorf, manager of Hammer Time. “We are not trying to compete with the two fly shops in Sunriver. I think we have a niche.” The fishing center doubles as a base of operations for Garrison’s Guide Service, a Sunriver-based fishing guide service that provides spin and fly fishing trips on high Cascade lakes. “I’ll meet clients there, get them licenses and go fishing. Hammer Time staff will help customers in the fishing center while I’m out guiding,” said John Garrison. “I’m anticipating a good summer. I think with the early spring more people are going fishing, and the fishing center and guide service are ready to provide whatever equipment and advice anglers might need.” The Sunriver Fishing Center is open the same hours as Hammer Time: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Information: Hammer Time 541-593-8168; Garrison’s Guide Service 541-593-8394.

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Habitat for Humanity honors Sunriver couple By Michael Beeson John and Marlys Lysaker have been helping make south Deschutes County a better place to live for a long time. As a couple, they were named Volunteers of the Year by the Sunriver Chamber of Commerce in 2003 and again by the Sunriver Owners Association a couple of years later. Newberry Habitat for Humanity named its annual worker recognition The John Lysaker Volunteer John Lysaker supervises a of the Year Award, and he’s the volunteer using a cross cut saw. recipient of the Order of the Hammer, the highest honor John and Marlys receive is habitat gives. from the co-workers who enjoy Maybe the best recognition their friendly company on the

job. John began working with Newberry Habitat for Humanity in 1998 when he helped wire a house. Before long, he was knee-deep in projects, including designing the houses. “It used to be almost a fulltime job for him,” Marlys said. “He worked on the plans at home and then he ordered all the materials and was there on the building site when they delivered them, and then he met with all the inspectors and worked on construction.” For four years John acted as the contractor on Habitat jobs. Marlys was also on the site, providing cookies, coffee and

Lava Lands Visitor Center, Lava River Cave now open Lava Lands Visitor Center, the interpretive hub of Newberry National Volcanic Monument, is open Thursday through Monday through June 9, and daily starting June 10. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The center is staffed with friendly rangers who help orient visitors with a 3D topographic map. Check out the state of the art interpretive exhibit on area geologic and cultural history, bookstore, films, self-guided tours, picnic tables, ranger talks, and spectacular views from the top of Lava Butte. Butte parking is limited to 10 vehicles at a time, and during peak hours 30-minute passes are issued on a first come, first served basis. Behind the visitor center are two self-guided interpretive trails to explore. The Trail of Molten Land meanders over the 7,000-year-old lava flow from Lava Butte. The Trail of the Whispering Pines wanders through a young ponderosa

pine forest around the base of Lava Butte. It is possible to walk up Lava Butte, but there is no trail. Hikers share the road with vehicle traffic. The visitor center now has a before/after hours “day use only” parking area at the west end of the Lava Lands parking lot for visitors desiring access to trails before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. Vehicles must display a recreation pass in this area. Lava Lands Visitor Center is located 2 miles north of Sunriver on Highway 97. Northbound access is from the Cottonwood Road, Highway 97 interchange. From the north, exit directly off the highway. Hike through a lava tube Lava River Cave, located 1 mile south of Lava Lands Visitor Center, is open Thursday through Monday through June 10. It will be open daily June

13-Sept. 2. Hours are 9 a.m to 5 p.m. with last entry permitted at 4 p.m. Lava River Cave offers selfguided exploration of a milelong lava tube, one of the longest lava tubes in Oregon. It takes approximately 1.5 hours to walk the entire cave. Initial access descends stairs to an uneven sandy/rocky floor that may be challenging to some. In the interest of preventing the spread of white-nose syndrome to bats residing in the cave, visitors are asked not to wear or bring clothing or gear used in a cave or mine outside of Oregon or Washington. Please wear close-toed shoes and warm clothing as the average cave temperature is 42 degrees. Fees: $5 or a recreation pass to park; $5 to rent a lantern, or bring your own. Information: 541-383-5700 or www.fs.usda.gov/central oregon

other goodies to the work crews, then grabbing a hammer or a paintbrush and joining the team. On any given day, you could find her up on the roof or installing insulation. “I like to wield a hammer. I like to see someone get a new home and a new start in life,” she said. John echoes Maryls’s sentiments. “I figure that in my time with Habitat I’ve worked on 15 homes. I enjoy working with other people. It’s a good, worthwhile project. I always felt the best day was dedication day when we turned the house over to the family. That made all the hours of work worthwhile.” In the process of building Habitat homes, the Lysakers came to know some of the recipient families pretty well. Kids from one family came to call John “Mr. Worker Man,” and they’d bring him toys that needed repair. Another plus for the Lysakers is they got to know their neighbors while working with them, and they made some new friends. John has really enjoyed his time building houses with Newberry Habitat, but it’s probably about to come to an end. Age is making it harder

to climb ladders and do heavy construction work. But there’s another Habitat program he may stay with for awhile. “In the last two or three years I’ve been working with a new program called ‘A Brush With Kindness’ where we’ve built a number of ramps for the handicapped. We also replaced a deck for a lady and things like that. I might still do some of that.” Marlys says she too is moving on. She’s now working parttime and has less opportunity to bake cookies, make coffee, and swing a hammer or wield a paintbrush. John says the experience of working with Newberry Habitat has been rewarding and he hopes others will step in. “I’m encouraging people to come out, even if they can only do so for an hour two, to see what it’s like and help out. Anybody can help. People say, “I don’t know how to pound nails, I don’t know how to do this or that. It doesn’t matter. If you can carry lumber, you can help, and we can show you how to do other things.” Information: www.newberry habitat.org or 541-593-5005.

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Raccoons: Little bandits can create big problems sunriver nature center & oregon observatory By Kody Osborne, Naturalist Most of us in Sunriver have had at least one encounter with North America’s most legendary mischievous mammal, the common raccoon (Procyon lotor). Here at the nature center, we receive weekly calls about raccoons creating havoc around homes of our small resort community. With summer approaching, we feel it necessary to let residents and visitors in Sunriver know a few facts about these masked menaces, and some basic Oregon law for when these trouble makers inevitably come knocking at our back doors. The raccoon is one of the most widespread of medium sized mammals in North America, and ranges in almost any variety of environments. The largest of the Procyonidae family, a family that also contains ringtails, raccoons tend to be a bulky and often aggressive group of animals, especially older individuals. First and foremost, general caution is always advised when coming in contact with animals, no matter the size. Often attracted to residential areas due to high volumes of trash, raccoons are common casualties of interactions between humans and animals.

When it comes to removing raccoons from homes after they have created a makeshift home of their own, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has some pretty specific guidelines for Oregon residents. Due to the toxic nature of raccoon feces and the large quantities that can be left by a “gaze” or group of raccoons – often a group of four and their kits (baby raccoons) – special precautions such as respirator masks should be used in the removal of raccoon dens. Dens are usually created within attics using various nesting materials like house insulation. It is highly recommended calling a local pest removal company for these jobs. It is especially recommended to call for the removal of raccoon waste when children may be present, as raccoon feces can contain a Baylisascaris roundworm, a parasite that can affect the human brain tissue. Trapping raccoons in Oregon is strictly prohibited by state law, as the animal can commonly carry both the canine and feline strains of distemper which can easily spread among wild and household animals. Relocation of raccoons can cause widespread disease in areas where the disease did not previously exist, so contain-

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renting traps for purposes of trapping or relocating raccoons or other state-managed wild animals. The purpose of this article is not to scare residents into a raccoon-crazed panic, but to inform readers of the potential dangers of contact with raccoons. Information is the best tool at our disposal, and the Sunriver Nature Center is here to help. We are a resource for all Central Oregon residents. For any questions related to raccoons or other wildlife, give us a call. Our friendly naturalists are standing by to answer your questions. Information: 541-593-4394.

Oregon Observatory opens Karen Clarke Star Deck By Bob Grossfeld, Observatory manager So many changes to talk about… let’s start off with the big. We received two large telescopes in 2011, and we are ready to use them on the newly contructed Karen Clarke Star Deck. The new 30-inch Matthews and 20-inch Martin telescopes are prime for our public programs. We are very excited about this project, as it cements our goals of offering the best possible programs for our visitors. The Oregon Observatory is now the largest, private nonprofit, public access educational facility in the country. In addition, we are now a NASA Affilate Facility. We are proud of all of the support from our volunteers, staff and supporters to make these achievements reality.

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servatory open just on Wednesday and Saturday. Then, beginning June 16, we shift to our summer schedule, operating Tuesday through Sunday with night viewing from 9 to 11 p.m. Daytime viewing will be daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The solar viewing program is free, but donations are gladly accepted. Or show your support by purchasing a solar pass, which gives a discount on evening programs and for special items in the store. Don’t forget to sign up for the Oregon Observatory kids classes, these can fill up quickly. As always, the observatory staff looks forward to helping visitors explore the southern part of the Milky Way this summer with our many fine telescopes. Star clusters, nebulae and binary stars will be prime targets, producing the gratifying “oohs” and “oh, wow” exclamations from people looking through the telescopes. Check out our web page at www.oregonobser vatory.org or visit us on Facebook.

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Second Tern Thrift Shop leads recycling by example The Second Tern Thrift Shop reflects the leadership of the Sunriver Nature Center and Oregon Observatory’s commitment to sound environmental practices. Proceeds from the sale of donated items benefit the nature center, and the Tern’s practices makes their operation a “green” one. They include, in part: • The Tern accepts used and new items to be reused by the local community. These sales extend the life and utility of the items. • Unsold items are passed on to other thrift and charity shops, or recyclers. • Some used items are donated to schools and community events for use in plays, musicals and other presentations. • Metals from unmarketable

Annual Run for the Birds set for July Registration is open for the Run for the Birds 8K and children’s 1K scheduled for July 28. This annual event benefits the Sunriver Nature Center and Oregon Observatory. Specially created for the 2013 event, the course will be a flat and scenic 8K that begins in front of the lodge, and then weaves along Sunriver’s bike paths before finishing at Sunriver Resort’s new commons facility. Pets are welcome and bird-themed costumes are encouraged. “We are proud to support the Sunriver Nature Center

and Oregon Observatory by sponsoring this family-friendly event,” said Tom O’Shea, Sunriver Resort managing director. “ The nature center is a great community partner with facilities that provide a wonderful experience for both Sunriver guests and owners.” Features of the event include commemorative finisher prizes for each runner or walker, a lively post-race celebration at the Sunriver Resort Commons, and complimentary entry to the nature center for participants. Information: www.sunriverresort.com/birds.

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and blending techniques of the medium. “Whispers From the Grass” beautifully documents a moment in time when that artist was enjoying Shevlin Pond. While “nosing around” the pond, Kendall found this little stream or slough that emptied into the pond. The viewer is immediately aware of the sense of the outdoors and nature that the artist’s illusion creates. And for the beach lovers, “Low Tide” is a small painting from a beach scene Kendall found on a visit to Newport. The contrast of water on the Joe Kendall For dads who really enjoy the sand and the dark rocks out in outdoors, capture a bit of that the surf is especially beautiful. magic of nature in the beautiful You can almost hear the surf pastel renderings of Joe Kendall. and smell the salt air. These works of art are all about illusion, especially the effects of Ken Medenbach Ken Medenbach’s wooden light and reflections on water and the luminous colors that carvings and furniture have are created in nature. Pastel is long been a favorite at the one of the best ways to depict gallery. His Oregon scenes with vibrant whimsical bears dewater, skies and foliage. In “Suttle Lake,” the viewer light everyfinds a small scene that Kend- o n e w h o all discovered while on a hike passes by. around that lake. The light at The bears that time of day created beauti- c o m e i n ful reflections of the surround- many sizes ing trees and vegetation on the and can be displayed indoors surface on the water, and is a or out. If your dad likes to fish, particularly good example of then surely he needs a fishing the illusions that can be cre- bear to make him chuckle ated with the luminous colors when he can’t be out enjoying If you are looking for that special something for dad on his special day in June, the Sunriver Artists Gallery provides a wide spectrum of solutions for the guy that may already have everything. Dads appreciate art as much as anyone.

his hobby. Medenbach also produces beautifully made furniture; chests, tables, beds, and more. Many local homes have a custom mantel made from his favorite materials of juniper and lodge pole and ponderosa pine. Medenbach is happy to work to create a special one of a kind family heirloom. His signs welcome all into your home or business. The artist has an entire book of previous custom furniture and signs available for review in the gallery. Those who have already been to the gallery have probably experienced some of Medenbach’s work up close and personal. The artist has several beautiful and well-constructed benches both inside and outside the gallery, including a 15-foot-long bench used by Sunriver visitors while enjoying donuts and coffee. One of these benches would be great at your home for playing games or watching the sunset. And as an added bonus, the artist will even personally deliver your special piece. Midge Thomas Midge Thomas has long been a favorite artist at the gallery. Her watercolors of local Oregon mountains are popular and metal sculpture is her latest Turn to Gallery, page 12

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things are meant to be. They are not happenstance!” Lillian’s husband Kermit passed away in 1997 after 57 years of marriage. In addition to quilting, Lillian is an accomplished pianist. She began playing the piano at age 11 and still plays today. “Kermit and I were in music all our lives. Kermit was a choir director and I played the piano for him. He practiced me and practiced me every day. He wanted everything exactly exact!” she said. A lot has changed since Lillian first began quilting. “In the 1970s there were few books with instruction; templates were made from cardboard; we had scissors, needles, thread and 12-inch rulers. I miss the small groups of quilters and the oneon-one relationships.” Lillian worked in a quilt shop where she taught classes. Her best advice to quilters is to have patience, be kind to your self, take classes and think the quilting process through to the end. Then find your own way. Lillian stitches every day. She says she belongs to the guild for camaraderie, the fellow-

ship, sharing of ideas and “the love for one another. I like to become acquainted with the newcomers.” Lillian has made a Christmas quilt that will be raffled for the Sunriver Christian Fellowship this fall. She thinks that quilt shows are important so that members can display their work. “It’s an art that needs to be shared,” she said. Lillian’s home is filled with dozens of quilts including her latest wall hanging, a rose appliqué, and several quilts that are in the process of being finished. What’s “average” about that? Arnold will be speaking June 11 at the meeting of the Mountain Meadow Quilters at 10 a.m. at SHARC. She will be interviewed by master quilter, Sue McMahan. The program is free and the public is invited. Quilt show in August The 25th annual Sunriver Quilt Show will be held outdoors at The Village at Sunriver Aug. 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be more than 300 quilts on display, special exhibits, vendors, a bazaar of quilted items including 500 potholders and doll quilts. For information, call Judy Johnson at 541-593-3563.

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

SROA Board of Directors Bob Nelson, president bob@duckwerk.com

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Volunteers needed The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce invites local residents to volunteer a few hours of their time to act as visitor center hosts during the upcoming summer season. Last year during July and August, 15 volunteers staffed the chamber’s visitor center in building #13 in The Village at Sunriver. All volunteers receive a brief orientation and training and are then given their choice of days and hours to serve as visitor center hosts. Being a visitor center host is a wonderful way to meet and assist people from throughout the nation (and the world!) who come to Sunriver to enjoy their vacations. The chamber is also looking for one or two volunteers to help keep its online community calendar up to date. This is an easy task that requires only basic word processing skills on a com-

puter. The work can be done at the chamber’s office in The Village at Sunriver or remotely in the volunteer’s own home. Hours are very flexible. Local residents who are interested in volunteering to serve as a visitor center host or to help with community calendar updating should call Dennis Sun Country Tours hosts Smeage at 541-593-8149 or chamber after hours On Tuesday, June 11 Sun email info@sunriverchamber. Country Tours will host the com chamber’s monthly after hours event with a complimentary Big Post your events to online Eddy white water rafting trip community calendar Any community organization and open house at its store in that wants to post its events to The Village at Sunriver (on the the chamber’s online commu- west side of the village next to nity calendar can do so on its South Bend Bistro). The bus leaves at 2:30 p.m. own and at no charge. Go to www.sunriverchamber. for the rafting trip and returns com and click on any event at 5:30 p.m. when the open listed in the rolling calendar. house festivities get under way. Then click on “Submit Event” Great networking, refreshon the right side of the page. Fill ments, door prizes and lots of in the required information and fun. For information, call Sun Country at 541-593-2161. click on “Submit.”

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Mondays Ladies Lunch and Bridge 11:30 a.m., The Meadows at the Sunriver Lodge Sign up at the Marketplace Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Pozzi building at the Sunriver Nature Center

Tuesdays Couples Bridge 6 p.m. Crescent Room, SHARC Sign up at the Marketplace Info: 541-593-9397

Wednesdays Sunriver Rotary 7:30 a.m., Hearth Room at the Sunriver Lodge Info: 541-593-7381 Sunriver Yoga Club 8:45 a.m. All levels welcome Crescent Room, SHARC Info: 541-598-7203 Knitting Group 6-9 p.m. Styxx and Stones Village at Sunriver Info: 541-593-3132

Thursdays Le Cercle Francais 8:30 a.m. Cafe Sintra Info: 541-550-1459 Duplicate Bridge 6 p.m., First, second & fourth Thursday, Hosmer room at SHARC. Info: 541-593-9397

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Mass: 9:30 a.m. Thursday; 5:30 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. Sunday. Cottonwood Road across from the Marketplace. 541-593-5990, 541-536-3571 www.holyredeemerparish.net Rev. Theo Nnabuga

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passion. Her pieces are mostly wall art, some depicting the fun and memorable activities that vacationers flock to Central Oregon to enjoy. Skiers likely will appreciate pieces that capture a skier crouched into position to take a tight turn. Other pieces capture the excitement of golf, tennis, horses, dogs and birds. The three dimensional pieces are made even more interesting through heat and chemical techniques. Thomas does a large volume of commission pieces, so you can secure something really special for dad this year. Patrick Windsor Patrick Windsor is an incredibly talented photographer who has been with the gallery for a few years. He has pieces with a wide variety of subjects, as revealed in his web page Windsorphotography.com. At the gallery, he displays mostly

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By Paul J. Grieco The PGA of America is comprised of 27,000 men and women professionals whose goal is to make the game of golf more enjoyable for the rest of us. Three hundred sixteen of those professionals, representing 43 states, are gathering here from June 23–26 to display their playing skills for us lucky locals and visitors. The fourday event will be televised by the Golf Channel across the globe with a reported reach of 110 million viewers, pretty heady numbers for the players, the PGA, and the Resort to contemplate. To accommodate so many players, the first two days of the event will be staged at both the Meadows and Crosswater, with each player alternating venues.

Those making the cut after Friday’s round will finish the competition over the weekend on the Crosswater course. Four thousand club and teaching pros competed in sectional events across America to qualify to play in this event. “Our professionals dream of winning this championship,” and the PGA was “delighted to have Sunriver host this event for the third time,” said Paul Levy, secretary of the PGA of America, the two previous times being in 2001 and 2007. The winner of the event pockets not just $100,000 in first prize money of a total prize pool of $550,000, but also gets to play in the PGA Championship in August at the Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York, along with garner-

ing six exemptions for other PGA pro tour events. Others who finish in the top 20 at this event also qualify for the PGA Championship at Oak Hill. Visiting dignitaries Several executives from the PGA National Board as well as from the PGA Northwest section visited Sunriver May 13-14 to kick-off the event with a reception at the Sunriver Lodge hosted by Scott Ellender, director of resort operations and Josh Willis, head pro at Crosswater. Also in attendance were several of this year’s tournament qualifiers and last year’s champion, Matt Dobyns, head pro at the Fresh Meadow Country Club in Lake Success, N.Y. who flew in just for this promotional Turn to PGA, page 15

Area organizations looking for a few good volunteers Have spare time on your hands and enjoy helping others and your community? There are numerous organizations within Sunriver and nearby communities that would welcome your donation of time. • Citizen Patrol needs volunteers for a minimum of four hours a month. Members perform house checks, coordinate emergency evacuations and traffic control for community events. Candidates must be a Sunriver resident or property owner. For information, contact Carolyn Barr at 541-5938397. • The Sunriver Area Public Library needs help to shelve library materials. Volunteer openings are Tuesday 2-4 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 4-6 p.m. Information: katem@des

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• Sunriver Nature Center & Oregon Observatory have a variety of duties which may include greeting visitors, answering questions from the public and animal care. Contact Carolyn Maxwell at 541-593-4442. • The Newberry Chapter of Habitat for Humanity constructs homes for families in need in south Deschutes County. Contact Dwane Krumme at 541-593-5005 or email info@ newberryhabitat.org. • SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) needs volunteers Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, from 12:15-1:15 or 1:45-2:45, to read one-on-one with Three Rivers Elementary School kindergarten and first-grade students. Contact Sue Stephens at 541-355-5600 or go to www. getsmartoregon.org

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Love wine inc: New tasting room for a familiar vineyard Helping people find their inner wine enthusiast

By Julie Johnson I always love finding a new tasting room I have never heard of before. In the case of Blakeslee Vineyard Estate, the reason I had never heard of it was simple — it didn’t exist until just recently. Blakeslee Vineyard Estate is located just outside of Sherwood in the Chehalem Mountains. The picturesque vineyard is owned by Bill and Sheila Blakeslee, who acquired the former Quail Hill Vineyard property in 2005. The property has produced top quality Pinot Noir grapes since the late 1990s. For many of those years, the grapes were sold to other winemakers. In fact, in 1998, grapes from the estate were used by winemaker Patricia Green of Torii Mor Winery to produce Oregon’s first bottle of $100 Pinot Noir. When the Blakeslees acquired the estate, they planned to manage it and sell the grapes to other winemakers. But, as often happens, their plans didn’t go quite as they expected and they produced their first vintage in 2006 as a result of a trade with another winery of fruit for bottled wine. Wine lovers will be happy that they did. The vineyard makes a number of different wines, including Chardonnay, Riesling and, of course, Pinot Noir. During a recent trip to the newly opened tasting room, which held its grand opening the weekend of May 17, I had the chance to taste the 2009 Yamhill Carlton Chardonnay.

It was an interesting wine with a hint of effervescence that disappears about an hour after the bottle is opened. The wine has a delightful toasty flavor to it with vanilla overtones, and is distinct among Oregon wines. I also had the chance to enjoy the 2011 Willamette Valley Riesling. The wine smells of honey and tastes of apricots. With only 1.3 percent residual sugar, the wine smells sweeter than it actually tastes and would be the perfect pairing with spicy food that needs to be balanced out. Of course, a tasting at Blakeslee would not be complete without trying the Pinot Noir. While the 2008 was nice (as most 2008 Oregon Pinots are), I was drawn to the 2009 Pinots. The 2009 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir was a soft, easy-to-drink red that burst with the taste of cherries. The 2009 Estate Reserve Pinot Noir, by contrast, was a complex, and yet soft, wine that tasted of blackberry, blueberry, orange and a hint of leather. Both would pair well with food, but I think the latter would be great by itself, as well. But the pièce de résistance was the 2012 Rosé of Pinot Noir. Officially released in May, I had the chance to preview the wine. The rosé smells of strawberries and tastes of an incredible mix of raspberries and watermelon, of all things. As with most rosés, it has just a hint of sweetness, but it is well balanced and avoids being cloying. The result is an incredible summer wine that can be

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enjoyed all by itself while sitting on the patio on a hot day. On top of it, Blackslee is a beautiful vineyard that is nice just to visit. It’s definitely a must on any wine-tasting tour. To spit or not to spit OK, it may sound crass, but it’s an honest consideration a person must take when entering a tasting room. Every tasting room has at least one spit — or dump — bucket. I have to admit that the first time I ever really

knew about these (long before I tasted wine on a regular basis) was when I read the book, “Sideways.” In it, Miles (the character that practically made Paul Giamatti‘s career), upon being told that he could have no more wine in a tasting room, proceeded to drink the entire contents of the dump bucket — mixes of discarded wines, spit and whatever else had been discarded within. While it made for dramatic — and disgusting — reading, it made light of the important role the dump bucket plays in a tasting room. Having the chance to dump or spit saves your taste buds, your judgement, and could even save a life. Consider for a moment that Management and Consulting for Homeowner & Condominium Associations & Projects 25 Years Management Experience in Central Oregon

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Oil landscapes, figurative paintings on exhibit at the Lodge through June 28 Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery presents a fine art exhibit in the upper gallery featuring Janice Druian, oil landscapes, and Vicki Shuck, oil figurative paintings with a public reception in their honor Friday, May 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. Vicki Shuck, an artist since childhood, presents figurative oil paintings with continuing emphasis on the beauty of the ordinary. Her interest in figurative imagery began during undergraduate studies in art at OSU in the mid-70s. Her 1989 move to Bend led to teaching art at St. Francis School with her artwork focusing on the figure from sacred texts and as illustrations for inspirational publishers. In 2007, Shuck followed a deep yearning to depict the wonder

Vicki Shuck, Afternoon Light, Grand Central Station, oil on canvas

and beauty of the every day. Working from photos, the artist began small, expressionistic oil paintings of café patrons and waitresses, rodeos and horses, dogs, mothers and children. Noted for this enduring affection for the commonplace, the exhibition marks a broadening focus on larger scale works that continue to explore

as well. The PGA stated how proud they were to have top-tier continued from page 12 sponsors including Club Car, event. Dobyns will be defend- Mercedes Benz and Omega. After the press conference ing his championship, a tough chore considering that no one several of the media guests has won this event two years and the pros, including Matt Dobyns, got to play Crosswater, in a row. Marcus King, president of getting a first-hand look at what the Pacific Northwest section great shape the course is in. of the PGA announced that 10 members of the section will A unique champion Matt Dobyns is a unique compete and “…try to give blend of club professional, playMatt a run for his money, ” including Bend’s own Jerrel er, champion and all-around Grow, a Pronghorn golf profes- nice guy. He won last year’s PNGA sional who moved to this area Chamin 2012. pions h i p Meticulous planning event Mark Tschetschot, PGA tourat the nament director, said Sunriver Bayonet was an easy choice to host Club in this event. “With such a large Seaside, group we need the amenities Calif., the Resort offers including Matt Dobyns by a fine restaurants and lodging to recordaccommodate the players, our setting eight stroke margin, PGA staff and families, as well as the Golf Channel staff and besting a 41-year-old record other media. Needless to say, held by none other than the the golf courses are fabulous legendary Sam Snead, winner and we enjoy a really good of the most PGA tour victories relationship with the Resort (82). As if the winning margin wasn’t enough, Dobyns iced the management.” Scott Ellender seconded cake by acing the par three 14th Tschetschot’s remarks, and hole in the third round, winpromised the Meadows and ning a golf cart in the process. The 35-year-old Dobyns, Crosswater courses will be “firm, fast and in perfect con- who originally hails from Texas, dition.” Ellender expects the was asked if he thinks he can tournament will draw between repeat as champ this year. He 600 and 800 people to the answered, “That’s hard to say. Resort, including players, PGA I’m still trying to figure out executives, media people, fam- how I won last year!” When asked how he liked his first visit ily members and sponsors. At a press conference held to Oregon, he said, “Oregon is the next day at Crosswater, not only beautiful, it smells a lot Bob Denny, senior writer for better than New York.” He is a committed club prothe PGA group, called Sunriver fessional who almost didn’t a “terrific venue” to hold an important event and they ex- make it to last year’s event pect to be back at a future date because his home course, the

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her life in Bend and during travel including New York City. The New York related works depict its environmental impact on lifestyle – the intense focus and hurried movement – in contrast to the relaxed pace of Central Oregon. The artist perseveres in the use of dramatic, backlit subjects with subtle color found in more obscure foregrounds. Her palette also emphasizes limited (three to four) prominent hues with other less evident colors as accent, purposefully directing the focus to the chosen subjects. Janice Druian presents oil landscapes of the Central Oregon Cascades. Inspired by Edgar Payne’s dramatic paintings of the Sierra Nevadas, she captures the drama of Mt. Bachelor, Mt. Washington, Fresh Meadow Country Club, was having its annual ladies member-guest event during the same time period and Dobyns felt a responsibility to be there for his group. They gave him special dispensation and the rest, as they say, is history. Volunteers wanted Sunriver Resort is still asking for volunteers for the tournament. Positions include caddies, marshals, walking scorers, player shuttle drivers, standard bearers, and even spotters for the Golf Channel. Cost to volunteer is $25 and includes a PGA uniform golf shirt, lunches for those who volunteer for at least three shifts and a free round of golf at either the Meadows or Woodlands golf courses. If you are interested, download and fill out a volunteer form from www.sunriver-resort.com /pdf/PGA2013_volunteer form.pdf

Janice Druian, Cascade Sunset, oil on canvas

and other peaks, as well as the beauty of the shimmering aspens of the Cascades. Druian took a masters in Art Education at University of Oregon. Her art appeared at the 2013 Plein Air Invitational in Borrego Springs, Calif. and the Yosemite Renaissance XV at the Museum at Yosemite National Park. St. Charles Hospital recently added two of her works to their permanent collection. Appearing in the lower gallery are watercolor and oil paintings by Mike Smith, who returns

to the Betty Gray Gallery after an 18-month sabbatical with a show of his whimsical images of “people, places and animals I love.” His works appear in collections globally including Hollywood personality David DePatie, originator of the Pink Panther cartoons. The public is welcome to visit the exhibition through June 28 at the Lodge. Billye Turner organizes exhibitions for Sunriver Resort and provides additional information at 541-382-9398.

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New Sisters art gallery features local talent The new Lori Salisbury Gallery hosted an official “soft opening” April 13 in Sisters. Located at 391 West Cascade, the gallery is in the former Clearwater Gallery on Highway 20. Salisbury is excited to be showing her unique painting style, giclees and bronzes. She brings years of gallery experience having owned her own in Estes Park, Boulder, Pagosa Springs and Loveland, Colo. Salisbury hand picked some of the best artists from around Central Oregon whose talents include a wide variety of media, including handblown glass, pottery, gourd art, masks, painting, one-of-a-kind furniture and jewelry. These like-minded artists put their spirit and passion into their work. There will be classes offered in the evenings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until mid-June, they will pick up again in the fall and winter. Contact the gallery for more information. “With so many gallery closures in Sisters in recent years, it seemed obvious that a cooperative style business plan will bring excitement along with a renewed art scene back to the community,” said Salisbury.

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SROA/SHARC wins concrete award The Sunriver Owners Association has won the concrete industry’s equivalent of an academy award for the construction of SHARC. On May 2 in Portland, SROA was presented the Excellence in Concrete award from the Oregon Chapter of America Concrete Institute, Oregon Concrete and the Aggregate Producers Association. The SHARC project was one of three finalists in the recreation division. The other two projects considered were Timberline Lodge (for an exterior walkway and retaining wall) and the Washington Family Ranch (second phase, housing and water park). The Excellence in Concrete Awards program recognizes excellence in structural and architectural design as well as the unique, innovative and sustainable uses of concrete in Oregon and southwest Washington construction projects Bob Thompson, principal and architect of Group MacK-

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enzie, the Portland-based firm SROA hired to design SHARC, accepted the award on SROA’s behalf. “It’s kind of a big deal,” Thompson said. “There are dozens and dozens of projects submitted in each category and then short listed to two or three finalists in each division for the awards dinner. There were about 400 people in attendance.” “I was surprised. It’s a fairly prestigious award in the construction industry and just one more accolade that SHARC has received,” said Bill Peck, SROA general manager. “The owners can be proud of that facility and the awards bestowed upon it.” Other awards to date include: • An Oregon Brownfields award for restoring a hazardous area into a productive use. (SHARC acts as a cap over asbestos contaminated soil, remnants of the U.S. Army’s World War II era Camp Abbot.) • An Unsung Hero award to Hugh Palcic, SROA assistant general manager, who shepherded the SHARC project through state and federal asbestos mitigation requirements. • “Best Place to Make a Splash” recognition from The Source Weekly. • “Outstanding Recreational Contribution of the Year 2012” award from the Central Oregon Realtors Association.

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Central Oregon artists to be well represented in Art Faire This year’s Sunriver Art Faire has expanded to 65 juried artist booths in The Village at Sunriver. Several Central Oregon-based artisans have been juried into the faire. The following local artists survived the tough competition for an invite this year: Steven Provence, Michael Gwinup, Peter Roussel, Nancy Becker Karen Maier, Christine Crosby, Kaylaa Milaine and Sara Wiener of Bend; Barbara Kennedy of Crooked River Ranch; Cameron Kaseberg, Marjorie Cossairt and Kristin Moore of La Pine; Bonnie Junell, Greg Cotton and Joe Glassford of Sunriver. Artists from other regions of Oregon will be in attendance, as well as several from Washington, Idaho, Montana and Arizona. Their art disciplines include ceramics, drawing, glass, jewelry, metalwork, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textiles and woodwork. There will be a variety of artwork to tempt the

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Sunriver resident John Salzer gives a thumbs up on exceeding the fundraising goal.

gather, and the housebound receive hot nutritious meals. • People with disabilities are able to live and work more independently. • Victims of abuse can be safe and begin the healing process. • More of the hungry are fed and the homeless provided shelter. Information: 541-389-6507 or visit www.deschutesunited way.org

Music Festival seeks volunteers The Sunriver Music Festival is actively recruiting volunteers to help with its upcoming summer concert series. Areas in need of volunteer support include serving refreshments at musician rehearsals, ushering at events, poster distribution, decoration committees and miscel-

laneous office tasks. “We still could use more host families for our musicians to stay with during the summer concerts this August,” said Kathy Wilson, festival office manager. To volunteer or learn more call 541-593-1084 or email: kathy@sunrivermusic.org

Ladder fuels reduction wood available to SROA members

As trees are cut down for ladder fuels reduction on Sunriver commons, SROA members are allowed to gather the cut rounds to use as firewood. The wood is not available to the general public, and it is considered theft for non-owners caught removing the firewood. Owners who wish to access the wood should not drive or park on the pathways, but can use a wheelbarrow or wagon on the pathways to move the wood from commons to their vehicle or residence. With fire season upon us, owners are asked to stack firewood at their farthest property line or, if possible, at least 20 feet away from their house or other structures for fire safety. For more information, contact SROA Environmental Services at 541-593-1522.

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Tour of remodeled Sunriver homes, workshops By Linda Collier On Saturday, June 22 Sunriver residents are invited to a showcase of inspiration and remodeling ideas at a workshop and tour of homes hosted by Neil Kelly Company.

have complimentary food and beverages. For those who have dreamed about remodeling a kitchen, bathroom, or an entire home, here’s a chance to walk through three completely different remodeled homes. Design experts will point out details that not only personalize the living spaces, but also add the most resale value.

14 McNary Lane At this home a new garage and workshop were added, the existing garage was converted into a spacious master suite, and a complete renovation was done to the kitchen. A beautiful living room mantel, bookcase and other updates will inspire tour participants.

with you long after the last page. The story is narrated by Billy, a 12-year-old boy who is spending the summer on his grandfather’s ranch in New Mexico, but there is trouble on the horizon. The U.S. government wants to turn the ranch into part of the White Sands Missile Testing Range. John Vogelin is the last holdout. John is not about to give up the ranch he loves and figures the government shouldn’t take a man’s land. As the summer progresses neither the federal government or John Vogelin are willing to back down. Lee tries to persuade his friend that he cannot beat the government, but John is not about to give up his ranch. Abbey once said “A patriot must always be ready to

defend his country against his government.” The man was a handful! June 24 we conclude our month of the Southwest with the Travel Essay Book Club’s discussion of my favorite of Edward Abbey’s books, his memoir “Desert Solitaire.” Edward Abbey lived life large, he didn’t do things in half measure; he lived with passion. “Desert Solitaire” is a fascinating account of Abbey’s time as a ranger at Arches National Park, a glimpse into this complicated man. One of my favorite Edward Abbey quotes is a perfect complement to the book: “Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit.”

Workshops Held at SHARC in the Crescent room: • 10 a.m. “Making a Splash in the Bath” • 10:30a.m. “Q&A with a 41 Oregon Loop Sunriver Homeowner” Bring a notebook to keep • 11 a.m. “Creating the track of many “must haves” in Kitchen You Love” this newly remodeled kitchen and mud/laundry room. From the colorful tile backsplash Tour of remodeled homes Between noon and 4 p.m. to the ebony finished alder visit one or all of the homes cabinets, this kitchen screams listed below. Each home will gourmet.

Book clubs feature the Southwest Each year we focus the month of June on a region or state in the USA. This year we focus on the Southwest. We hope you join us in reading and discussing books set in this remarkable part of the country. Book Clubs are Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. June 3 the Mystery Book Club discusses the first of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories, “A Study In Scarlet.” Sherlock Holmes’s first appearance in print introduces the canny detective to Dr. Watson. Holmes wants to rent Baker Street but his purse will not stretch. Watson is home from Afghanistan nursing a war wound, he also needs affordable housing. The two men pool their resources and create one of the most

famous duos in the history of literature. Watson is intrigued by his solitary roommate; he readily accepts the opportunity to tag along when the police turn to the detective for help with a most unusual case. The parts of the story set in the southwest tell a sorry tale of love and betrayal. I don’t want to say too much and ruin the mystery because I would rather let Holmes dazzle you. June 10 the Fiction Book Club discusses “Doc” by Mary Doria Russell. She gives us a new slant on Doc Holliday, an icon of the old west, remembered for a nasty gunfight at the OK Corral. But the man was so much more than the legend. Russell brings back the southern gentlemen, banished from his Georgia family by the

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wasting disease that would one day take his life. She shows us a frightened young man crossing the country alone, trying to elude death, moving from the lush southern countryside into dusty western cattle towns. Holliday was a dentist and a gifted scholar who cared about reducing suffering where he could do so. She shows us a Doc Holliday who was a gifted raconteur, enjoyed entertaining friends, and was fiercely loyal. Yes, he was a gambler, a gunfighter, and the paramour of a fallen woman. But he was funny, witty, yearning for home, and a man buffeted by the hand fate dealt him. June 17 the Classics Book Club discusses “Fire on the Mountain” by Edward Abbey. The characters in this story are western to the core and will stay

14 Rocky Mountain Lane A stylish bathroom remodel that maximizes accessibility with a curbless shower, a custom red oak vanity with a limestone countertop and natural stone wainscoting that pulls everything together. Information: Chuck Schermerhorn, 541-647-5701, chucks@neilkelly.com

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Denise Bryant, co-owner of The Wooden Jewel, poses with a horse sculpture by her husband, Michael Bryant.

Three Rivers School PTA Corner

Three Rivers School hosts fundraiser auction Mark your calendar for the annual Spring Round Up & Auction, a fundraiser designed to support additional programs, materials, technology and opportunities for Three Rivers School students and staff. The event will be held Saturday, June 1, 4:30-10 p.m. at SHARC. Tickets are $30 per person. Ticket prices include dinner, drinks, dancing and the opportunity to participate in live and silent auctions. The success of this event depends on auction items donated by supporters and purchased by guests. If you’d like to donate an item for the auction, volunteer to help, or purchase tickets, please contact threeriverspta@gmail.com.

About the Three Rivers School PTA Three Rivers PTA is composed of parents, teachers, administrators and others who are committed to improving opportunities for Three Rivers School students and their families. A key part of this support is raising funds to assist students in their academic, athletic, artistic and social lives, as well as providing supplemental funds to the school and teachers.

The Wooden Jewel, a new store featuring handmade jewelry and custom art works, plans a grand opening Friday, June 7, 5-7 p.m. in building 25 in The Village at Sunriver. The public is invited to meet the owners, Denise and Michael Bryant, and mingle with guest artists who will be on hand to talk about their works. The event will include live music, wine and hors d’oeuvres. The Wooden Jewel is located across retail row from the Sunriver Brewing Company. The Wooden Jewel represents 18 jewelry artisans and 14 wood artisans. The jewelry ranges from silver and mixed metal, to wooden watches and jewelry made from vintage cars and trucks. Among the wood art is handcrafted furniture, bird and other wildlife sculptures, and abstract creations. The art and jewelry creations are exclusive to The Wooden Jewel and not available elsewhere

Summer programs at the High Desert Museum Quilted Oregon These are not your grandmother’s quilts. In “Quilted Oregon” each piece is a masterful work, with its own tapestry of color, texture, design, depth, style and rhythm. The artists capture the soft, flowing lines of a fish-filled stream, the subtle hues of the Painted Hills, and the sharpness of Smith Rock geology, all in fabric. On display through June 28, wander through and soak in the vivid and intricate workmanship of some of the finest quilts in Oregon. If you don’t look closely, you’d swear they were oils on canvas. But upon closer inspection, the skill of these fabric artists becomes very clear. There’s not a stitch out of place.

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in Central Oregon. “We see three markets — resort visitors who want something to take home, and tourists who find their way to Sunriver on their own. Many of them want a memento of their trip to take home, something to remind them,” said Denise Bryant. “We also see a market among local residents who need an original, one of a kind piece of art to decorate their homes. The only complaint we’ve heard so far when people first walk in and they see how nice the store looks, a lot of them say, ‘This all looks too expensive.’ ” Bryant said the best selling items start in the $30 range. The Wooden Jewel also cleans and repairs jewelry and will offer precious stone appraisal services. Information: 541-593-4151, email info@ thewoodenjewel.com

Raptors of the Desert Sky In Raptors of the Desert Sky, our daily signature summer program, the ponderosa pine forest transforms into a dynamic, living classroom. Hawks, owls and falcons soar around you and overhead — illuminating their agility, hunting strategies and natural behaviors. The museum’s biologists narrate the action — each program varies according to wind, weather and other raptors soaring in the area. This year will include a flying turkey vulture, Harris’ hawks, peregrine falcon, gyrfalcon, Swainson’s hawk, and barn owl. Be prepared to stand outside during the 30-minute program. Weather permitting. It is a 1/8mile hike from the museum.

Good walking shoes, hats, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended. The program is not accessible to strollers and wheelchairs. Museum admission plus $1 for members, $2 for nonmembers, 4 and under, free. Be the Dino Two things we know for sure. Grade school boys are fascinated with dinosaurs, and video games are engrained in their culture. Open June 29-Sept. 15, our new exhibit, “Be the Dinosaur,” combines interactive video simulations with traditional physical exhibits and fossil specimens, such as a Tyrannosaurus rex skull and complete Allosaurus and Mosasaur fossils, in an exhibit that answers these common questions… What was it like to be a dinosaur? What did they do all day? What did their habitats look like? What did they eat? What color were they? Plan ahead, because you’re going to have to drag your kids away from this one. Programs are included with museum admission unless noted. The High Desert Museum is located minutes north of Sunriver off Highway 97. Info: 541-382-4754 or visit www.highdesertmuseum.org

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“Plant with Hope… Bloom with Joy… Grow with Love…” –Anonymous

sunriver women’s club Presidents’ message Bloom where you’re planted! Do you realize you’ve chosen to be planted in the unique community of Sunriver? The Sunriver Women’s Club is a vital part of this special community. We’ve just completed another successful year. Due to the hard work of our dedicated members throughout the year, SRWC gave $40,400 to 16 grant recipients in April. The May luncheon marked the end of the year and the installation of the new SRWC Board of Directors. The new directors are Carol Cassetty and Bonnie Rosen, copresidents; Stephanie Nelson and Sandra Kendle, treasurer and assistant (ex officio); Joan Lewis, programs; Jan Bull, recording secretary; Nancy Foote, corresponding secretary; Marcia Schonlau and Carolyn Spaniol, communications and assistant (ex officio); Ann McGranahan, philanthropy; Nancy Fischer and Lana Benish, membership and assistant (ex officio) and Nancy Farnham and Pam Morris Stendal, nominating. The new board is ready to bloom as we cultivate new and old ideas for the coming year. Help us bloom by sharing ideas for new fundraisers and other fun activities. Are you ready to “bloom where you’re planted?” Opportunities abound in the uniqueness of Sunriver, whether you are on the water, the golf course, the bike paths, the tennis court, the deck, the hiking trail (Hearty/Soft Sole hikers). Volunteers are needed for the Art Faire, Aug. 9-11. Play or work, you’ll have a blooming great time. Plans get under way for the annual Holi-

day Dinner and Dance. When the flowers of summer begin to fade and the colors of autumn begin to show, we’ll see you at the Welcome Tea on Sept. 17 (venue TBA). Changes to the SRWC Bylaws, as voted on at our April luncheon, will bring changes to our calendar year. The board of directors will start working in June, but the financial year will run from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. Dues will be collected in the fall. With changes come new opportunities, so get out there and bloom. Carol Cassetty & Bonnie Rosen, SRWC co-presidents Programs Luncheons will resume in October. See you at the Welcome Tea in September. Membership SRWC membership year is now Oct. 1 to Sept. 30, but as always you can join anytime. Annual dues are $20 for an active membership and $30 for an associate membership. Membership dues are 100 percent tax deductible. If you have a new neighbor, invite her to join. We extend

membership to all women in the Sunriver area, surrounding communities and those living south of Sunriver. Information: Nancy Fischer 541-593-7458 or nancyfischer@sbcglobal.net. Sunriver Art Faire Mark your calendars for the fourth annual Sunriver Art Faire Aug. 9-11 in The Village at Sunriver. The faire is sponsored by the SRWC and is one of our major fundraisers. More than 60 juried artists will display and sell their work. Enjoy the professional entertainment, food court, kids’ art area and much more in an outdoor setting. There are lots of opportunities for volunteering. Contact Martha Deuchler at bdeu chler@aol.com or Marcia Schonlau at jmschonlau@chambers cable.com. Information: www.sunriver artfaire.com or email at sunriver artfaire@yahoo.com. Lunch with friends Monday, July 8, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mary McCallum Park We’ve reserved picnic tables at Mary McCallum Park.

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Come join us by the beautiful Deschutes River. Bring a bag lunch, something to drink, and spend some time catching up with old friends and making new ones. The gate will be open after 11 a.m., so you can drive, bike or walk to the park. Don’t forget your bar of soap for Care and Share. Information: Valerie Wood at 541-593-7477 (srsunnyval@ gmail.com) or Barb Wymetalek at 541-593-4408 (barbwymo@ chamberscable.com) Hearty/Soft Sole Hikes June 2 – Heaven Can Wait cancer walk: Join the women and men of Sunriver for this annual event of friends, food and exercise. Proceeds benefit the Sara Fisher Breast Cancer Project. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Marketplace (in back) and carpool to Drake Park where the 5K walk/run starts and ends. Cost is $25. Register online by Thursday, May 30 at www. heavencanwait.org. If you plan to join, let Barb know at barb wymo@chamberscable.com. June 6 – Deschutes River Canyon between Bend and Redmond: Leaders: Joan Lewis (joan.lewis.aspen@gmail. com) and Ann Weston (ann 3weston@aol.com). Meet at Holy Trinity Church at 8 a.m. to carpool. This hike features beautiful views of the canyon and river. Round trip distance

is about 4 miles. Remember to the essentials: lunch, water, bug spray, sunscreen, hiking poles, $3 for your driver, and soap for Care and Share. June 11 – Hearty/Soft Soles couples and singles: Round trip to Benham Falls from the parking lot. Leaders: Patty Klascius (pklascius@gmail. com) and Melodee Munckton (melodeem@gmail.com). This is an easy 1-mile loop, before turning into a steeper trail as you approach the falls. Upon the return from Benham Falls we will socialize, so please bring appetizers to share with the group, and beverage of choice. Extra chairs and tablecloths might be needed. Carpool from Holy Trinity Church parking lot at 11 a.m. June 20 – Hearty Soles to Alder Springs: Leaders: Sheila Schmerber (sschmerb@gmail. com) and Pat Arnold (patorken@gmail.com). This hike is a fairly ambitious but fun hike (6 miles round trip, 650’ elevation gain), down into Whychus Creek Canyon to the confluence of the Deschutes River. It involves wading across Whychus Creek, as there is no bridge. Shorts or roll up pants are necessary. Meet at 8 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church to carpool. Bring water shoes and a small towel. RSVP to the leaders if you plan to attend a hike.

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Picture Perfect: Summer photography suggestions

By Mike Jensen Since June is the traditional start of summer in Central Oregon, I thought I’d write about some past and future summer photos. Most of you who read my articles on a regular basis know that I typically have a “laundry list” of photos for every season. In April the list included the Tulip Festival in Woodburn, and the Blossom Festival in Hood River, but the photos were best in Parkdale. Suggestion #1 – Take the road less traveled I got some awesome shots of barns while driving on all the country roads near Parkdale. Most of these shots were taken during the middle of the day.

The Deschutes River near Dillon Falls.

• Smith Rock. The flowers will start blooming in June and the plants will be green. Go for sunrise. I know sunrise is at “zero dark thirty” in June but sunrise is the best time. Some of Best places to shoot in June the best shots are on the floor of • Fort Rock State Natural the valley near the river. Area in north Lake County. • Cascades panorama. Shoot Mid-June is typically perfect this from the fire lookout at with our long-setting sunsets the top of Lava Butte. One of and the luscious light green the first prints I sold was from color of the vegetation. Take this view. I’ve got it on my list the widest, wide angle lens this year for a night shot. Both you have and practice shooting sunrise and sunset are great. panoramas. Suggestion #2 – Start a list

and keep a journal Some of the best shots I’ve taken are shots I’ve waited for more than a year for the situation to be perfect. Places to watch for June/July • Sparks Lake is everyone’s favorite and probably the most photographed place in Central Oregon but still not to be missed. Snowpack permitting I’ve shot there as early as June 24 and as late as Aug. 3 before the trails were clear enough to hike in on. Sparks is great for

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The Alvord Desert in southeast Oregon.

sunrise, night shots and star trails. • Todd Lake is on my list this year. Shoot from the west side of the lake across the meadow with Mt. Bachelor in the background. I’m going to try a hybrid sunset/night shot this year. • Sunriver’s front entry circle is dynamite at sunrise or sunset with some clouds to reflect the early or late sunlight. Shoot it when the flowers are blooming. The window is about two weeks before the deer eat them. See my Sunriver Circle photo in the Sunriver Visitor’s Guide. There are lots of opportunities for different compositions around the circle. Suggestion #3 – Sunriver has great places to photograph your family I shoot loads of family re-

unions in the summer along the Deschutes River, in Fort Rock Park, at the bridges by the lodge, and at the marina and the stables. Best shooting is about an hour before sunset. This is when you get the best light and the least opportunity for squinting eyes. The photos I’ve submitted this month are an image I took in mid May on the Alvord Desert in southeast Oregon. The other image is a tried and true location, about 100 yards south of the boat launch site near Dillon Falls. I’ve got a beginning DSLR class through Central Oregon Community College in mid August. Check the catalog. Jensen is president of JensenOne, a marketing, Web design and photography company.

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2013 SUMMER ACTIVITIES GUIDE

Sunriver TENNIS www.sunrivertennis.com SROA welcomes tennis pro Reid Arthur and staff who will direct tennis programming this summer. Arthur is the current director of The Valley Club in Hailey, Idaho and is a tennis pro at The Vintage Club in Indian Wells, Calif. and previously taught at the Duxbury Yacht Club in Massachusettes.

Consistently recognized as one of the Top 50 tennis destinations in the U.S., the Sunriver Owners Association is excited to offer a variety of professional programs With courts at: Tennis Hill, Fort Rock Park, North Courts, Marketplace, Winners Circle, Meadow Village and Ranch Cabins

ennis court reservations are required and can be made by calling (541) 593-5707. Court time is limited to 1.5 hours of play and to one reservation per team or group per day during tournament times. Play is FREE for SROA members owners with their 2013 SROA member ID card, SROA guest pass holders, IRAP card holders and recreation access participants.

swimming • tennis • pickleball tubing • youth camps

A tennis gate access card is required for court entrance and can be obtained at SHARC HOID office, Tennis Hill or North Courts.

All Programs & Facilities Open to the Public

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Towels are not provided at SHARC or North Pool

SHARC (541) 585-5000

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Open Swim: Indoor aquatics: 11am to 8:30pm Mon-Thu; 10am to 8:30pm Fri-Sun Outdoor aquatics: May 25-Aug. 4, 10am to 8pm daily; Aug. 5-Sept. 2, 10am to 7:30pm daily

Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center May 25 to September 2 Ages:

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$13 adult: pools, tubing & fitness $10 adult: pools & tubing $8 child: pools & tubing

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Admission Notes • No admission discount for spectators. • No refunds for weather-related closures. • SHARC admission includes same day admission to tubing hill. • SHARC admission same day transferable to North Pool. North Pool admission is same day transferable to SHARC for cost differential. • Tubing only is same day transferable to SHARC for cost differential. • Tubes provided, no personal sleds/tubes or other snow toys allowed.

Swim Lessons June 17 to August 22. Registration required prior to first class. Call 541-585-POOL for private and semi-private lessons. Private lessons: 2013 SROA member ID card - $30 per 30 minute private lesson General public - $35 per 30 minute private lesson Group lessons (four-day sessions, Monday-Thursday): 2013 SROA member ID card - $40 General public - $45 8:30-9am – Level 3, 4, 1B 9:05-9:35am – Level 1A, 2B, 3 9:40-10:10am – Level 1A, 2A, 2B

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Located off West Core Road next to the Woodlands Golf Pro Shop between circles 6 & 9. Hours: June 17 to September 2, 11am–5pm Open Swim: Daily 11am–5pm.

Oudoor pool: 7:30–10am daily (no lap swim after 9am Tues & Thurs) Water Fitness Classes $5 SROA ID/pass holder. $7 general public. 10 visit punch passes available. Aqua zumba: Tues & Thurs 9-10am An invigorating workout that’s cardio conditioning, body toning and most of all – fun! Not so Lazy river running: Mon & Wed 9-10am Low-impact water fitness class perfect for all abilities.

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Single Clinic 2 Clinic Pack 4 Clinic Pack 6 Clinic Pack 8 Clinic Pack

Private 1/2 Hour 1 Hour 2 Pack 4 Pack 6 Pack 8 Pack

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Assistant Rate $40 $65 $123 $235 $330 $415

Junior Tennis

Drop-in Lil’ Shots $15 Big’ Shots $30 Advanced Junior $40

$50 hour

$40 $75 $145 $210 $270

• Stroke Of The Week: Wed, 10:30am to 12pm Open to all levels. Accelerate your improvement and prevent injury caused by improper technique by attending this “stroke-specific” class. Each week focuses on the fundamentals of a particular stroke, and caters drills to accelerate your improvement.

Head Pro Rate $50 $85 $160 $305 $430 $550

2 Pack 4 Pack 6 Pack 8 Pack $28 $54 $78 $100 $56 $108 $157 $200 $75 $145 $210 $270

• Lil’ Shots (ages 4-6): Tues & Thurs, 12-12:45pm Let us introduce your child to the game of tennis. We use QuickStart tennis balls to ensure all of our students have success and fun during their first time on the court.

• Live Ball: Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri, 10:30am to 12pm Open to intermediate to advanced players. This focused drill session puts players in common-match situations and shows you the proper court positioning and shot selection to take your game to the next level.

• Big Shots (ages 7-12): Mon-Fri, 9-10:30am Whether your child is just starting or has been playing for a couple years, this class will help reinforce stroke fundamentals and introduce live ball drills, score keeping and proper tennis etiquette in a fun environment. • Advance Junior Coaching (ages 12+): Mon-Fri, 2-4pm This class helps junior players that already have basic technique and control to transition their game to the next level. Consistency, footwork and shot placement are reinforced with enthusiastic, structured competition.

Pickleball

ickleball is a game played on a tennis court with a net lowered to 34 inches at the center. Played with a perforated plastic ball (similar to a whiffle ball) and wood or composite paddle, it’s easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a fast-paced game for two to four experienced players.

• Saturday Morning Smash: 9am to 12pm starting June 22; $25. All levels welcome. Join us for a short drill session followed by a morning of level-based competitive doubles.

Tournament Schedule: Spectators Welcome - FREE! June 13-16 June 20-25 August 16-20 September 6-8

Inquire at SHARC by calling 541-585-3144.

$5 per 1.5 hour

Hitting Lessons/Doubles Fill In

Reid Arthur

• Fit to Hit: Mon-Fri, 9-10:30am All skill levels & drop-ins welcome. This fast-paced clinic incorporates drills, games and, of course, cardio in this fun, no pressure environment.

Private lessons take place at the Tennis Hill courts at Fort Rock Park off East Cascade Road. Call (541) 593-5707 to schedule.

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Build Your Own Clinic (Works around your schedule!) Assistant Rate Head Pro Rate Two Players $42/pp/hour $55/pp/hour $36/pp/hour $50/pp/hour Three Players $31/pp/hour $45/pp/hour Four Players Five Players $27/pp/hour $40/pp/hour $23/pp/hour $35/pp/hour Six-Plus Players

Courts at Fort Rock Park are available for play. Pickleball paddles, balls and rules and regulations are available for rent at Fort Rock Park Tennis Hill (seasonal). Call (541) 593-5707 for reservations.

Guppy Camp

From June 17 to August 23, SROA recreation offers day camps for youths ages 6-12. Whether you come for a day or an entire week, camp includes swimming or tennis instruction, additional daily swimming at SHARC, Wednesday field trips and activities relating to each week’s theme. Children must bring a backpack with a swimsuit, towel, water bottle, sunscreen and lunch daily. Snacks provided. Closed-toe shoes are required. The 9‑12 age group also needs to bring their bike, helmet and bike lock every day. Cost for a one-week camp is $200 (general public), $175 for 2013 SROA member ID card. Daily drop-in fee is $45 ($75 on Wednesdays includes field trip). Camp T-shirts required, $10/each. Extended care is available from 7:30–9am ($5) and 4–6pm ($7) or both morning and afternoon of same day for $10.

For ages 6 months to 2 years accompanied by an adult in the water. Children are introduced to water skills through fun play and class interaction to build a base for water safety and comfort.

Build Your Own Clinic, Drop-In & Package Rates Junior and adult tennis players can pay a dropin rate or purchase a clinic pack – a great way to save money. Adult clinic packs may be used between offerings such as fit to hit, live ball and stroke of the week.

Private Lessons

WEEKLY CAMPs • Monday-Friday, 9am to 4pm

Adult & Tot : Sat, 9-10am. $10 w/SROA ID; $12 general public

Reservations are required to ensure proper staffing levels.

• SHARC HOID: 8:30am to 5pm daily • Tennis Hill: 7:30am to 6:30pm daily May 24 to September 8 • North Courts: 7:30am to 6:30pm daily June 13 to September 2

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Level 1A: For ages 2-5. Introductory class concentrating on water comfort, supported floating, bobbing with bubbles and flutter kicks. Level 1B: For ages 6-12. For older children who have not had lessons, but want to learn to swim. Concentrating on water comfort, supported floating, bobbing with bubbles and flutter kicks. Level 2A: For ages 2-5. Participants progress from floating to forward motion in the water. Both front and back arm strokes introduced and breath control will progress to side breathing. Level 2B: For ages 6-12. Progression from floating to forward motion in the water. Both front and back arm strokes introduced and breath control will progress to side breathing. Level 3: Rhythmic breath control is required for this level. Participants concentrate on elementary backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle. Mastery of side breathing will be required to progress to level 4. Level 4: Concentrating on sidestroke and butterfly, with emphasis on water fitness and endurance.

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north pool

Lap Swim: Indoor pool: 6–7:30am (Mon–Fri), 6–10am (Sat–Sun) One lane available 6:30-8:30pm (Mon-Thurs)

SHARC Swim Team: Mon-Thurs, June 17 to August 22, 7:30-8:30am Drop-ins welcome – $60/month or $5/per practice. Non-competitive swim team open to ages 6-18. Must demonstrate ability to swim 25 yards in each freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Working primarily on development and fitness.

At Tennis Hill June 17-September 8

General Public Rates Court Rental Singles/Doubles $15/court/1.5 hrs

Please Remember A Towel!

Day-to-day programming will be under the helm of tennis director Franco Castejon, who currently coaches juniors and adults at Rancho Valencia resort in San Diego, Calif., and developed all levels of players for the last 15 years.

Tennis Clinics

June 17-21 • Anything Goes A variety of crafts and games for this camp kick-off celebration. Field trip to Bouncing off the Walls and Earth Fire Art. Swim instruction.

July 22-26 • Time Travelers Visit Egypt, South America and Europe with crafts and activities based on different time periods and cultures. Field trip is a Deschutes River float. Tennis instruction.

June 24-28 • Wild West Travel back in time and take part in activities to celebrate the history of Oregon and the United States. Field trip is horseback riding. Tennis instruction.

July 29-Aug. 2 • Challenge Week Focusing on team building and sports. We’ll form teams and support one another in games and activities we never thought possible. Field trip to Mt. Bachelor. Swim instruction.

July 1-5 • Celebrate the USA Patriotic-themed crafts and activities for the week includes building a float to ride in the Sunriver July 4 parade in the village. Field trip is to local state park & lakes. Swim instruction.

Aug. 5-9 • The Amazing Race Games and crafts from around the world. A team competition will bring the week to an end. Field trip to Bend Rock Gym and a hike. Tennis instruction.

July 8-12 • A Bug’s Life What is it like to be a bug? Crafts and activities revolve around the fascinating insects we share the planet with. Field trip to the High Desert Museum. Tennis instruction.

Aug. 12-16 • The Mighty Jungle Live your own jungle adventure to learn more about its plants and animals through games and activities. Field trip is rafting the Deschutes River. Swim instruction.

July 15-19 • Under the Big Top Life’s a circus. Campers become circus performers in our Adventure Camp Circus performance. Field trip to the Bend Circus Center. Swim instruction.

Aug. 19-23 • End of Summer Bash Fun and exciting camp favorites include the traditional Friday trip to South Twin Lake for a barbecue lunch. Field trip is a tour of a local restaurant and fun in The Village at Sunriver. Tennis instruction.

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The perfect solution for those littlest tykes ages 3-5. Join us at Fort Rock Park where we will play outdoor games, do a craft project, meet new friends and enjoy story time while the adults partake in some “me” time (golf, tennis, spa treatment, shopping, etc.). Registration required (may be canceled with less than three participants). Campers must be potty trained. June 17 to August 23, Mon. Wed. Fri., 9am to 12pm at Fort Rock Park $20 for members with 2013 SROA ID card; $25 general public

YOUTH SAFETY CLASSES

Sponsored by the Sunriver Police Department and Bike Patrol. Free. Registration required for all classes. Call 541-585-3145. Classes held in amphitheater unless noted.

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Bicycle/PATHWAY SAFETY SQUAD Wednesdays: June 26, July 10, 24 & August 7, 21 • Ages 4-12: 9:30-10:30am Become an official safety ambassador on Sunriver’s pathways. Learn hand signals, sign recognition and safe biking before riding through our obstacle course. • Ages 12-16: 4:30-5:30pm Take a bike trek through Sunriver with the Bike Patrol. This pedal-by-pedal approach will show everyone the proper and safe ways of riding on your own. Junior Officer Wednesdays: July 3, 17, 31 & August 14, 28 10:30-11:30am - SHARC Crescent Room Learn safety and have fun at the same time. Designed for ages 3-11, children are sworn in, complete with a badge and tour of a police car. Page 25

From the board room: Making decisions, Sunriver style

sunriver owners association By Bob Nelson, SROA President Several months ago, I shared our board’s goals for 2013. As your board and your association, we have made significant progress toward achieving these goals. For example, we recently hired Hugh Palcic to replace Bill Peck as SROA general manager effective mid-September. The board continues to work closely with Bill, Hugh and staff Bob Nelson to make this transition of leadership orderly and productive. We have also made significant strides in finalizing a long-range financial plan and are beginning to implement our Infrastructure and Amenities Master Plan (ie., our pathways master plan and river access). What I’d like to emphasize this month is our goal of developing and making operational a board-level decision making model for reviewing, evaluating and prioritizing proposals and issues for board action. We developed this checklist in order to provide consistency in SROA decision processes, to increase transparency, and to ensure wise and appropriate decisions based upon our strategic Vision 2020 document. The principles that have guided us in our decision making and due diligence endeavors have included these beliefs: • All decisions must be based on the best interests of our owners as a group • All decisions must be consistent with and supportive of our Vision 2020.

• All decision-making must be based upon clearly identified facts (verifiable and objectively real information); assumptions (information accepted as true, but cannot be verified completely), and evidence of what works. • Personal opinion and ideology should not be the primary basis for decisions • Conflicts of interest are to be clearly identified and avoided. We completed development of this decision making “checklist” in March of this year. In addition to the board beginning to use the checklist in our ongoing decision making process, we also began looking for other opportunities to “test” our model. We have been concerned that we were not doing a good enough job of tasking our committees. Our elective committees exist for the primary purpose of assisting the board in its responsibilities. It is the board’s responsibility to clearly identify what tasks or issues need to be studied. To facilitate committee processes, we now require committees to use the checklist in developing recommendations to the board. Our first real test of this decision making strategy occurred as we began to tackle a number of requests to enhance our facilities for playing pickleball. We certainly were aware of significant and energized owner support for an enhanced pickleball presence, but there was much we did not know or understand. Conse-

May SROA board meeting summary The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors held a work session Friday, May 17 and a regular meeting Saturday, May 18. Board members present: Dave Jendro, Patty Klascius, Roger Smith, Bob Wrightson, Bob Nelson, Chris Christensen, Pat Hensley and Greg Froomer. Staff present: Bill Peck, Brooke Snavely. Treasurer’s Report: As of April 30, 2013 (unaudited/estimated) Revenues................... 618,322 Expenses................... 634,535 Surplus (deficit)........(16,212) Owners Forum -Gerry Stearns requested installation of a weight lifting bar and a rowing machine in the SHARC fitness room. -Dennis Wood asked the board to take into account previous studies on the pathways in its upcoming pathway plans. He requested the board share preliminary plans with owners. -Gary Knox requested SROA board meeting agendas be made available on channel 4 of the local cable TV system. He acknowledged the agendas are Page 26

available on the SROA website. Association operations Administration: Preparing for transition to the new general manager and the next magistrate. Organizing work of the Long-range Financial Task Force and the Asset Transfer Feasibility Study Task Force. Hosted an all-employee meeting and training at SHARC in preparation for the second year of operations of the aquatics and recreation center. Accounting: Continued work on revenue modeling for access to recreation amenities and began work on the SSD asset transfer feasibility study. Controller Jamie Kendellen earned a Certified Manager of Community Associations credential. Unused vacation and sick time hours now appear on employee paychecks. Communications: Sunriver Style marketing campaign advertisements now appearing on CBS and NBC stations in Central Oregon and Food Network, ABC Family, Fox News, USA, CNN, ESPN and The Weather Channel cable feeds over BendBroadband. An

quently, we tasked our recreation committee to investigate the possibilities and make recommendations to the board. More specifically, we directed the committee to develop a written study outlining the sport of pickleball that included: • History/background of the sport: Origin of the sport; rationale for its development; how has the sport grown (geographically and demographically); what has been the experience in areas that have implemented organized pickleball. • Current sport demographics: Average age of player, socio-economic data of those playing the sport, geographic trends and pickleball hot spots. • Document trends relative to the sport: Growth within which age, socioeconomic and geographic groups? • Utilize existing data from other communities and locations to determine the importance of having dedicated pickleball facilities as opposed to sharing court space with tennis facilites. Outline pros and cons of both approaches. • Provide the board with a recommendation relative to the appropriateness of the sport for the Sunriver community. If the sport was to be recommended as an appropriate amenity for Sunriver, the committee was also charged with providing additional recommendations relative to a dedicated or shared facility. With this general guidance, the recreation committee began its work in February. In addition to the criteria specified above, the committee used the decision making checklist to organize their work.

all-inclusive Sunriver restaurant ad was published in The Source Weekly’s dining guide. All advertisements point people to the new sunriverstyle.com website custom made to receive inquiries from the marketing campaign. Community Development: The Village at Sunriver development team held a neighborhood meeting to describe future plans. The Design Committee completed a paint survey of Sunriver homes and sent notices of the need to repaint this year to 30 properties. This is a decrease from 128 notices sent last year. Contractor registration and submittals for design review are up. Environmental Services: Staff held an Arbor Day/Earth Day tree planting at SHARC with FAST Camp during which 60 ponderosa pine seedlings were planted. Participated in the Sunriver disaster drill emergency operations center. Mailed ladder fuels reduction courtesy letters and responded to phone calls and performed site visits in regard to LFR and tree permits. Researched concerns about Western tent caterpillars and pine needle scale. www.sunriverowners.org

As a result, they significantly expanded the scope of their investigation to include negative/positive experiences involving pickleball in other locations. For example, noise level was a major issue faced by many communities which at the outset seemed to be a non-issue. They also actively worked with the SROA Public Works staff to understand the complexities of constructing pickleball courts, cost estimates and potential impacts on other SROA programs and facilities. The committee’s hard work resulted in the board receiving a well-documented analysis of the issues involved in expanding pickleball facilities in Sunriver. The committee was open in its process and considered all relevant factors contained in our decision making checklist. Their analysis was thorough, well vetted and included pros and cons, cost estimates, design options and suggestions for ongoing management of pickleball courts. At its regular meeting on May 18, the board unanimously approved the recommendation to convert one tennis court at Fort Rock Park to three pickleball courts with project costs coming from reserve funds. To be certain, the entire process was lengthy, but it was important that the board be explicit regarding its expectations of the recreation committee, as well as provide a decision making process to be followed. Regardless of the outcome, what was important was the due diligence?? expected of both the board and its committees. So to the members of the recreation committee, “thanks for a job well done.”

Information Technology: Revised the Bendbroadband TV contract for SHARC to allow digital channels to SHARC TVs and analog channels on fitness equipment through specialized rack mounted hardware. Set up viewing of cable feeds on the AV projectors

in the events spaces. Created an IRAP Excel file with mail merge features and trained rec staff in its use. Ordered and installed a new printer for Community Development, and moved interoffice files to a new server and migrated all users. Turn to Summary, page 27

Notice of Election and Annual Meeting of the

Sunriver Owners Association Membership 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. Closing date of the election will be Saturday, August 10, 2013 at noon. Results will be posted at the SROA office, on www.sunriverowners.org and announced at the annual meeting, Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center.

Kathie Thatcher Election Committee Co-Chair

Jayne Meister Election Committee Co-Chair SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2013

Summary

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Public Works: Prepared tennis courts for the summer season, began weekly park checks, removed storm damaged trees and installed volleyball net at Fort Rock Park. Issued request for proposals for this spring’s pathway project, received seven bids and selected Seven Peaks Paving, which was the lowest bidder. Full-depth reclamation of four miles of pathways began in May. Removed snow poles and swept cinders off roadways. Installed shade structures at SHARC, completed parking lot expansion plans, prepared the pool patio for expansion and coordinated upgrades to the pool UV filtration and solar heating systems. Recreation: Signed a contract with Reid Arthur for summer tennis programs. Hosted two Fireside Chats featuring presentations by Sunriver owners, an OSU-Cascades Science Pub attended by more than 200 people and three nearly sold out Sunriver Stars community theater performances. The theater group donated the $1,000 proceeds to SROA’s FAST Camp. Renewed CPR/AED/first aid and lifeguard certifications for staff with expiring certifications. Aquatics staff gave water safety presentations to every class at Three Rivers School. Renewed contracts with Riptide Café and Rebound Physical Therapy. Board actions -Approved minutes of the April 19 work session, the April 19 SROA/SSD joint meeting and minutes of the April 20 regular meeting. -Approved converting one tennis court at Fort Rock Park to three pickleball courts for an estimated cost of $8,500 to be paid from reserve funds. The goal is to have the pickleball courts ready for use by the 4th of July. -Held a first reading of proposed changes to the Design Committee Manual, to be followed by a 60-day public comment period with proposed revisions coming back to the board at the June 15 meeting. The proposed changes are posted on www.sunriver owners.org (See story page 1.) -Held a first reading of the Pathway Conceptual Master Plan to be followed by a two-month public comment period. The pathway plan is posted on www. sunriverowners.org See story page 1.) -Discussed lessons learned from the May 4 Burgess Road fire near La Pine. The fire started in an area that had been treated to reduce fire danger. This allowed firefighters to contain the fire without injury to the public or safety workers, and no property damage. (See story page 34.) -Discussed establishing a policy for dealing with individual member requests for changes to SHARC fitness room equipment offerings. The meeting adjourned at 10:08 a.m. The next SROA board work session is Friday, June 14, 9 a.m. in the Sunriver Fire Station training room, 57475 Abbot Drive. The next regular board meeting is Saturday, June 15, 9 a.m. in the SROA administration building, 57455 Abbot Drive. Approved minutes of the meetings are posted, as available, at www.sunriv erowners.org SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2013

Board candidates share their views

Richard Wharton Mike Gocke My wife, Linda, and I have been coming to Sunriver since the late 1970s. We purchased a lot in 1998 and had a house built in 2004. We have returned to Sunriver year after year due to its natural beauty, quality of life and the quantity of activities offered. I have served on the SROA Finance Committee and the potluck committee, and as a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, Care and Share and the LT Rangers. In recent years we have seen the completion of major projects and the beginning of others. Last year saw the completion of SHARC and its first year of operation. This will be the second year of operation of SHARC and will also include further progress on the recommendations of the Infrastructure and Amenities Task Force, including access to the Deschutes River. Each year presents its own challenges and opportunities to SROA. For the last forty years I have been a CPA and consulted with both for profit and not for profit organizations. I have also been an owner of a successful accounting and consultancy practice. I would like to apply my experience and skills to the upcoming issues and challenges for our association.

Mark Murray

Carol and I and our two children have been visiting Sunriver for more than 15 years. We have owned a home here for 12 years and we retired to Sunriver this spring. We have lived and worked in a resort community similar to Sunriver. My work experience includes 20 years in local government finance and operations, and 10 years building and testing items such as satellites and space shuttle payloads. My educational background includes an AS in electronic engineering technology, a BS in law and society and a MBA. I have engaged in a mix of community volunteer activities in Gresham and Portland that included children’s sports, local government and school committees, and as a board member of my credit union. I’m running for the SROA Board of Directors for altruistic reasons – the idea that the general welfare of society is the proper goal of an individual’s actions. My overall interest and concern is ensuring SROA continues with the development, revision and implementation of long-range plans. This includes development of viable multi-year financial forecasts and plans tied to the needs and realistic desires of the homeowners. Specific SROA projects I support include improved river access, updates to the pathway system, Abbot circle interchange, and continued improvement of board and SROA business practices.

Ballots for the 2013 SROA Annual Election will be mailed to Sunriver owners of record on July 11. The election closes August 10.

Sunriver is an exciting place to live; some would say unique, blending nature, lifestyle and modern conveniences. The past few SROA Boards have guided our community into an admirable financial and competitive position while retaining all that makes Sunriver “premier.” I want to continue that process by serving again. Just this past year we gained over 30 acres of property that will enable further amenities expansion and enjoyment. While maintaining the Vision 2020 and SROA mission values we will develop portions of the new property as our already established reserves allow. Priority will be in accordance with task force recommendations recently received by the board, without requiring any special assessments. Development of a new, long-term financial relationship with property managers and independent renters that continues to sustain SROA operations is essential. We must assure a cooperative relationship with all Sunriver stakeholders. Openness with all owners throughout these processes will bring about the best result – through traditional ways, increased web information and outreach to non-residents. Questions about the pace, style and priority to the community will continue to be resolved through open meetings, publications, web-based videos and presentations. I enter this process knowing the extensive personal commitment from five years of committee service, the last three years of board service, passion for Sunriver values – now and for the future. My past professional experience and SROA service will support the board and provide much-needed continuity given the complexities of each effort.

Three new Sunriver pickleball courts to be ready for play in July Last summer the Sunriver Pickleball Club began playing at the Fort Rock Park “dual” use (striped for both tennis and pickleball) courts on Tuesday mornings. Play began with eight players, for whom the two courts were adequate. However, by mid-summer participation grew to 22 players, which resulted in longer waiting periods to play, shorter games – to seven points rather than 11 – and less opportunities for instruction for those new to the game. The dual use courts are too large for pickleball and time was wasted retrieving balls. The tennis nets proved to be inadequate in that adjustments for net height only lowered the middle of the net and not the sides, resulting in many

angle shots hitting the net. As a result of last summer’s experience, coordinators of the pickleball club, Anita and John Lohman, wrote and submitted a proposal to SROA in September to convert the two dual use courts to six dedicated pickleball courts. This change would not only accommodate more players, but would also allow for weekly instruction and pickleball tournaments. Action was delayed five months while the SROA Recreation Committee was reconstituted and a new chair was found. In February, the new committee met with their new chairperson, Janet Baker, to research and discuss the appropriateness of pickleball for Sunriver, and to recommend whether there should

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be dedicated pickleball courts in Fort Rock Park. The Lohmans attended all of the meetings, provided informational resources, and participated in the committee’s discussions. After much discussion and additional data gathering, the committee recommended to the SROA Board of Directors that pickleball is an appropriate activity for Sunriver, and that there should be dedicated courts. In April, the board accepted the committee’s recommendations and directed SROA General Manager Bill Peck and the Public Works Committee to investigate the cost and feasibility of implementing the proposal. The Turn to Courts, page 29 Page 27

Q. Has SROA received re- approval. As soon as concep- of tennis while their children sponses to the request for pro- tual plans and a budget are are occupied by the attractions posals to develop an owners’ accepted by the board and in the playground. This also riverfront park on the marina approved by the owners, the allows them to keep an eye on lagoon? What costs are the firm can proceed with the their younger children and bidders suggesting for develop- development of construction enjoy some sporting activity ment? What are the next steps? documents and specifications at the same time. The board apA. Yes, we have received pro- for contractor proved staff ’s posals from several qualified bidding purposes. request and the and experienced firms. They pickleball courts Q. What is are architectural and engineershould be ready ing firms interested in assisting staff’s recommenSunriver Owners Association dation on how Owners are welcome to for play prior to July 4. in developing conceptual and to accommodate submit questions to be working drawings to satisfy pickleball play answered in this column. Q. What is the our river access needs. The at the Fort Rock Email to status of the Pathgoal, much the same as it was playground tenbrookes@srowners.org with SHARC, is to arrive at nis courts? What by the 12th of the month. way Master Plan and how does it a plan that is owner driven. is the timeline for Estimated costs for the proj- dedicating one or more courts figure into the Infrastructure and Amenities Master Plan ect will be dependent on the to pickleball use? A. Based on the Recre- (IMAP)? final scope of the project and will be part of the consultant’s ation Committee’s and staff’s �� A. The Infrastructure obligation as they help develop recommendations, staff pre- and Amenities Task Force �� identified river access as the action request to the the project’s plans and specifi- sented an�� most critical need for the board of directors at their last cations. �� association in their prioritizaapproval The SROA Infrastructure meeting requesting �� tion recommendations to the two Fort Rock and Amenities Task Force will for one of the �� board. Number two on their courts, previously carefully review the proposals Park tennis�� list was the need for a comreceived in an effort to select designated a dual-use tennis �� prehensive pathway master and pickleball court, to be the most qualified firm to as�� plan and a feasibility study to converted to three pickleball sist SROA with the design of �� its river access project. Once courts. The other tennis court determine whether a transfer �� to be an either�� a of fire station ownership to the selected, the firm will hold is striped �� Sunriver Service District made tennis or single pickleball �� four�� owner forums to get a �� sense. Both have significant court. This will give pickleball better understanding of our �� impacts on the task force’s four courts to enowners’ needs and wants. aficionados �� ability to further prioritize joy their sport and allow one Through this design charrette �� the remaining items in the tennis court to remain. This process, conceptual plans and �� IAMP. While the feasibility tennis court, adjacent to the construction cost estimates �� will be developed for board playground, is often used by study is needed to determine acceptance and community parents who can enjoy a game who will be responsible for the proposed fire and police IAMP upgrades, a comprehensive pathway master plan is the COMMERCIAL ● RESIDENTIAL only missing infrastructure commercial & residential component to the IAMP. Two additional task forces were Interior and Exterior Repaints Our Specialty assembled by the board to adCustom Gel Stains and Wood Distressing dress these needs. Faux Painting and Colorwashing The task force formed to

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plan and criteria submitted by the long-range planning and public works committees in 2005. The task force has carefully reviewed and updated the plan removing controversial sections based on staff ’s findings and input. The task force shared the revised plan with the board at their May work session. At the request of the board, the proposed pathway vision is now posted on SROA’s website for two months for owner comment and input. It will be considered for adoption by the board at their July meeting. Like the IAMP, this visionary plan will be utilized for long-range planning and prioritization purposes only. Nothing, at this point in time, is cast in stone. As each segment is proposed for actual development, a very public notification and review process will commence. This is when the vision is shaped into the final product. The actual location of pathways can and will change to properly balance the community’s need with environmental and private property constraints. Each segment must receive SROA Design Committee review and approval prior to construction. This process includes affected owner notification and involvement. Q. Please highlight some of the proposed changes to the design committee manual. What is their potential impact on Sunriver owners? A. To answer this question, I’ll refer you to Brooke Snavely’s article (see page 1) and recommend that if you are interested in what is being proposed, follow the rotating alert link to the redlined copy

of the manual on our web site at www.sunriverowners.org. I do, however, want to comment on the importance of the design committee and the Design Committee Manual of Rules and Procedures. Like most community associations, the basic premise and foundation upon which the Sunriver Owners Association was formed is the establishment of a controlled environment that protects what owners were attracted to when they chose to invest in the community. The design committee rules not only define what Sunriver looks like and how it is maintained, but more importantly the committee and the rules exist to preserve and protect property values. All too often this committee gets a bad rap. In their defense, it’s important to remember that committee members are owners like yourself, who give many thankless hours in an effort to uphold the values that attracted you here in the first place. Everyone loves the rules as long as they apply to someone else. When you have independent and successful people who are not used to being told what they can do, especially with their most prized possession, it’s not uncommon to have disagreements and opposing views. It is my sincere hope that every owner will review the proposed revisions and take the time necessary to understand the intent and purpose of the rules, considering the bigger picture and the community as a whole. Giving priority to the protection of the community’s basic foundation and values over economic or personal considerations is worth every struggle!

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Spring road construction The first phase of SROA’s 2013 spring road maintenance and construction is sealing cracks on approximately 70 Sunriver roads. The second phase is overlaying with slurry seal in early June. The crack-sealing phase of the project involves lane closures and minor detours around work areas but the roads typically remain open with traffic directed by flaggers. The slurry seal typically requires a day-long road closure. Owners on the affected lanes will be notified in advance of the closure, and allowed to park their cars on adjacent streets so that they are able to come and go during construction. As the Scene went to press the following slurry schedule was planned: Monday, June 3: Forest Lane, Backwoods Lane, Deer Lane, Cultus Lane, and West Cascade Road between circles 4 and 5. Tuesday, June 4: Lava Top Lane, Whistler Lane, Playoff Lane, and West Cascade Road between circle 5 and 6. Wednesday, June 5: SROA

administration access road and West Cascade Road between circles 6 and 7. The schedule is dependent on weather and contractor availability. Owners on the affected streets will be kept up to date on schedule changes. Pathway construction Full depth reclamation (FDR) of four miles of pathways, mainly in the northern parts of Sunriver, is scheduled for completion in early June. Pathway reconstruction is in the fourth of an eight-year project to rebuild the entire 30-mile pathway system. Mark Smith, SROA public works director, said the results of the full-depth reconstruction process are encouraging. “There have been no failures anywhere along the pathways where the FDR process has been used in the past four years. The process is exceeding our expectations of longevity.” Smith said crews will start seal-coating some of the 4year-old pathways to rejuvenate the oils in the asphalt. Information: 541-5932483, www.sunriverowners. org

June 28 lecture

Learn to optimize bike riding position Physical therapist Jay Dicharry will present a free lecture Friday, June 28 at SHARC on how bike position plays a crucial role in riding economy and comfort. Attendees will learn simple bike “power position” lessons that will have a major impact on their performance in that weekend’s Pacific Crest Sports Festival. The lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Dillon meeting room, and is part of the Rebound Excellence Project. Dicharry is a certified United States Track and Field Association and United States Cycling Federation coach. He maintains an active research career and consults for numerous footwear companies. Information www.reboundoregon.com/biomechanics-lab/ free-lecture-series

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board’s decision at the May 18 meeting was to unanimously approve the conversion of one of the dual use courts at Fort Rock Park to three dedicated pickleball courts, which will become available in early July. The Lohmans said they were happy to accept the decision as an interim step. If demand continues to grow, they would like to see a new eight-court pickleball complex enter the list of long-range amenities planned for Sunriver. They said the land by the river recently acquired in a property trade with Sunriver Resort might be an ideal spot for pickleball expansion since no residences are in that area.

“The 48 members of the Sunriver Pickleball Club, as well as the many new enthusiasts that are expected to join the club’s ranks this summer, are grateful to the board and the recreation committee for all the hard work and excellent process that went into the expansion decision,” said Anita Lohman. “Improving this amenity to accommodate the growing interest in the sport will continue Sunriver’s leadership as a destination resort in Central Oregon,” said John Lohman. The Pickleball Club meets Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. June through September on the Fort Rock courts next to the playground. The club welcomes new members.

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Events @ SHAR & C m a r s g o r P

Come one, come all!

SHARC events open to the public

Meet the Tennis Pros

Saturday, June 8, 9am-1pm; FREE Tennis Hill at Fort Rock Park Meet Reid Arthur, the new Sunriver Tennis program manager and Franco Castejon, the on-site tennis director and their professional tennis staff. Bring your racquet and your appetite! We will be on the court to show you what you can expect from Sunriver Tennis this summer. Experience a complimentary “Saturday Morning Smash” clinic and some tennis drills between 9am-12pm, followed by a barbecue lunch at the Fort Rock Park pavilion. Reservations required. Please call 541-593-5707 to join us.

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Volunteers Needed

June 13-16 . Call or email Emily to see how you can help. 541-585-3145 or email emilys@srowners.org

Optimize Bike Riding Position June 28, 7:30 pm at SHARC See story at left.

12 Months of Giving

Month of June at SHARC - Office supplies For every five office supplies donated, you will receive an entry in the drawing for 10 SHARC admission passes valid through June 30, 2014. Items will be donated to a local nonprofit organization to help them reduce their office costs. Donations are not tax deductible.

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Sunriver Twilight Cinema

Two great locations - two family-friendly movies each week! SHARC and The Village at Sunriver will host free movies beginning in late July. Bring your low-back beach chairs, blanket and snacks (no glass please). Movies will start at dusk. See the July Sunriver Scene for details.

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Sunday, August 25 at SHARC’s John Gray Amphitheater. Get your tickets at ShakespeareBend.com For information about SHARC summer hours and recreation programming, see pages 24-25 of this issue or visit

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Friday, June 21, 5-7 p.m. in the Hosmer living room and patio. With Mondo Combo. Refreshments will be served. Sunriver homeowner and Grammy-nominated vocalist, Kate MacKenzie, is probably best known for her regular appearances on Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion.” She toured with the show from 1981-1999. Kate was also lead singer with the awardwinning bluegrass band, Stoney Lonesome. She was on tour in Oregon when she met Buck Seeger, a now-retired teacher in Salem. They fell in love, got married and re-located to Sunriver in 1999. Kate says Sunriver has been a beautiful place to create, relax and enjoy life. “I can’t picture living anywhere else!” Mondo Combo specializes in classic swing music from the 30s and 40s. Other members of Mondo Combo are Dillon Schneider, virtuoso guitarist and director of the Cascade School of Music, and bassist John Allen, who has performed with orchestras throughout the Midwest.

Sunriver Field Trip

Tuesday, June 25 & July 9, Thursday, June 27 and July 11 Learn more about what is available to all Sunriver owners on this fun-filled and informative field trip around Sunriver followed by a social gathering in the Hosmer living room. Reservations required. Call Charanne Graham at 541-593-2411.

ZUMBA Classes

Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 4 through 27, 4:30-5:30pm in the Crescent room with Zumba instructor Paula Logan Zumba is a fee-based class offered through Rebound Physical Therapy. Early registration for each monthly series is required. Call 541-585-3145 for more information. Classes must have at least five participants and no more than 12. Cost: $80 for 8 classes. Drop-in fee $15 per class, based on availability the day of the class.

Update your Member ID card

You can update your existing card by calling the HOID office (open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at 541-585-3147 and pay with a credit card. You can also use your ActiveNet account and update online at www. sunriverowners.org, or in person at the HOID office at SHARC. Card renewal is $50 per member. When you update your card you will receive your 2013 guest passes (20 passes per property).

RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY! Sunriver Treasure Hunt - Community Garage Sale

Saturday, Sept. 14, 9am-3pm; SHARC east parking lot Start setting aside your “stuff” now and get your space reserved. Don’t miss this opportunity to clear out your garage, closets and cabinets! Put a little dough in your pocket and help Newberry Habitat for Humanity at the same time. Limited number of spaces available to SROA members at $25/space. Reserve by calling 541-585-3147

SROA members benefit by shopping locally SROA members can pick up a shop local card from the HOID office at SHARC when they renew their SROA ID card. Discounts are offered by many eateries and merchants in The Village at Sunriver. Page 29

Summer Stars programs This summer the Sunriver Stars Community Theater (SSCT) will offer two opportunities for local residents to take to the stage. Local residents with theater backgrounds Randy Heise and Al Klascius join Victoria KristyZalewski in presenting a twohour actors’ workshop focusing on basic theater skills. Improv, stage movement, character development and basic stage awareness will be covered. The class is open to anyone who is interested. Auditions will be July 29 for

the first production starring children from the community. An action-packed musical is planned. The “Summer Stars” will sing, dance and act in a full length musical. Rehearsals will be at SHARC every Tuesday-Thursday in August with production Aug. 30, 31 and Sept. 1. At least 20 children between 5 and 18 are needed for this fun-packed show. Contact Kristy-Zalewski at dramama@comcast.net to let her know your child wishes to be a part of the fun.

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Organizing and hosting a major athletic event like the Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival, with ten or more events spread over three days, is a huge undertaking. The folks at AA Sports are the professional event organizers who manage the marketing, the logistics (all the food, T-shirts and runners numbers, port-a-potties and other supplies don’t just happen by themselves), and pre-event registration of several thousand participants. However, to make the event a success, those professionals need volunteers – lots of volunteers. In fact, AA Sports recruits over 600-plus volunteers to set up and monitor the courses and finish lines for the different events, work at aid stations, serve at the food and drink stations, and assist participants with last-minute registration and picking up race packets. Of course, there is all the clean up after the events. In addition to the fun of being part of a great event, volunteers can raise money for their favorite charity. AA Sports donates $20 to the charity designated by the volunteer for every five-hour shift that volunteer works. Last year, those donations totaled $29,596. Athletic teams, clubs and associations are encouraged to volunteer, and volunteers are welcome to work more than one shift. Anyone 16 years old and older can volunteer by contacting Debra Martyn-Jones at pcvolunteers@aasportsltd.com

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Recreation Department News: ‘Welcome home’ owners By Shawn Cannon, SROA Recreation Director Last month I highlighted several improvements we are making to SHARC (more shade umbrellas, larger dining patio, food carts for faster service, more parking, etc.). These will help accommodate the influx of vacationing guests that we expect during our second summer of operation. In addition, we welcome back a large percentage of our homeowners to the community, whether it’s for a few weeks or the whole summer. We certainly expect that the improvements will better everyone’s experience; however, we feel a strong sense of duty to ensure our homeowners feel welcomed and appreciated. This month I want to share the opportunities that exist for homeowners to feel more connected to SHARC and the Sunriver community. Since the beginning of the year, the SHARC team has provided monthly Fireside Chats, a Healthy Lunch & Lecture series sponsored by Bend Memorial Clinic, and added free fitness classes provided by Rebound Physical Therapy. The SHARC Ambassadors now meet regularly to discuss volunteer opportunities here at SHARC and they are currently planning a fall community

garage sale. We are gratified by the growing use of the Hosmer living room. At any given time you may encounter a group gathered over coffee or playing a variety of card games, and the large screen TV gets plenty of attention during any Oregon or OSU sporting event. It makes me smile to see this “owner only” area being used as it was envisioned. Each month in the Sunriver Scene you will find “What’s Happening at SHARC,” a space dedicated to all the things we hope you will find interesting and will want to participate in. Additionally, SHARC has two large bulletin boards that we keep full of fliers of upcoming events and activities that may be of interest to owners. SHARC has become a hub for many Sunriver-based clubs and organizations. The Crescent room is available for these organizations, giving them stability and support. This allows them to grow and do more good work for the community. We recently received a thank you letter from one of our most active philanthropic organizations and it gives our team a sense of pride to know that we can provide the space and support for important community efforts. If you are

interested in joining a club or organization, please feel free to stop by the SHARC office where we will help connect you with the groups’ membership coordinator. Owner field trips While conversing with owners who visit SHARC, we have come to recognize that many are unaware of all the wonderful places and amenities around Sunriver to which they have access. Charanne Graham works in the SROA administration office and is the first person most people have the pleasure of meeting over the phone and in person. Charanne shares as much information with each owner as she possibly can; but as most of us know, we learn best by experiencing and seeing things. To familiarize more owners with this delightful community, we will be offering field trips for owners this summer. How well do you know your Sunriver backyard? Are you familiar with Mary McCallum Park (homeowners only), Fort Rock Park, the tennis courts, RV storage? If you want to learn more about Sunriver and meet some of your neighbors, join us for a fun-filled and

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from 5-7 p.m. at the Hosmer living room and patio. Homeowner and Grammy-nominated vocalist Kate MacKenzie and her band, Mondo Combo, will perform. Refreshments will be provided. We hope you will come out and enjoy a host of summer events and activities. Our summer season ends with the return of Al Fresco Fridays beginning Sept. 6. Although open to the public, these outdoor concerts attracted a lot of Welcome Home Another opportunity to owners last year. We encourage mingle with your fellow hom- all owners to come soak in the eowners will be our “Welcome splendor of live music on the Home” owners reception on pool patio. Shawn Cannon can be reached Friday, June 21. Any owner with their current 2013 hom- by e-mail at shawnc@srowners. eowner ID is invited to attend org informative field trip. Then gather with your new friends in SHARC’s Hosmer living room for light refreshments and great conversation. Owner field trips are scheduled Tuesdays, June 25 and July 9, or Thursdays, June 27 and July 11. Tours begin at 9 a.m. in the east parking lot at SHARC. To reserve a seat on the bus, please call Charanne at 541-593-2411.

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Paper, envelopes, white and colored paper, paper bags, computer paper, tin can labels, wrapping paper (no foil or ribbon), shredded paper (strips only, no confetti). Put shredded paper in a paper bag only and staple shut to avoid litter

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Cruise News: Most popular cruises By Betsy Scherr

People often ask me which highlights for me. Lavender is cruises are the most popular. I’ve in abundance if you travel there during June. I also combined the most loved the Roman hisfrequently booked tory and ancient ruins cruises with my recin various stops along ommendations for the Rhone. the top 5 most enjoy2. Venice to Rome, able cruises currently Oceania Cruises available: Oceania is a favor1. River cruise, Betsy Scherr ite for many clients, Rhone River, France This cruise has been extreme- especially if you sail on one ly popular the past few years. of their new ships, Marina or Whether you book Uniworld, Riviera. I think their cuisine AMA Waterways, Tauck or is second to none, the cooking Avalon…all their ships pretty school and open dining are much sell out a year in advance, both big bonuses with most especially for September cruises. people. Only 1,100 passengers and price is middle range. This Why is it so popular? Several reasons…people itinerary lets you experience love the small ships, casualness the beauty of Croatia and Italy and inclusivity of river cruises. along the Adriatic Sea. StunSouthern France is lovely. The ningly beautiful islands and towns of Gourdes and Rous- sunsets as you cruise by Kotor sillon, with cobblestone streets and Dubrovnik, then around and breathtaking scenery nes- the boot of Italy, ending in the tled in the hills of Provence, are magical city of Rome… always

a favorite. 3. River cruise, Danube River By far, the Danube is the No. 1 destination for river cruise companies. Budapest to Prague is the most popular European river cruise. I have sailed this route three times and loved each one. So many ships sail this river that at peak season it resembles a Los Angeles freeway. Visit fascinating places like Salzburg, Vienna, Nuremberg, and quaint towns like Durnstein and the magnificent Melk Abbey in Austria. Start in my favorite European city, Prague; a wonderfully vibrant, cultural city. You can never go back there enough. 4. Alaska For many of us who live in the

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Sunriver real estate news: Time travel through 15 years of Sunriver real estate activity of about 50 percent over five years. By John Gibson Recent columns have stressed the American homes were getting larger and declining inventory of homes available Sunriver was no different with the averand the stabilizing of real estate prices. age square footage of 2,035. The high sale was a hangar home at Most of your friendly lo11 River Road for $945,000 cal real estate professionals and the low was a Forest feel that with the improvPark residence at 9 Hare ing economy, the upgrades Lane for $118,500. Realthroughout Sunriver includtors hovered by computers ing the revived Village at to send and receive emails. Sunriver and the incredible Jump to 2007 and the SHARC, higher values are waning of the mid-decade in our future. real estate run. People were But this column is going back lining up outside Best to look in the rear view mir- John Gibson Buy to pick up a device ror to see where Sunriver home values have traveled over the last called an iPhone. Three big statistics to 15 years. Maybe this will help us derive mention – first, everyone remembers this being a busy time but only 143 what the future holds. Ah yes, 1997: a real young LeAnn homes sold. Of those, 14 closed above Rimes singing “How Do I Live,” $1,000,000 topped by the 8-bedroom Monday nights with Ally McBeal and home at 5 Bittern Lane for $1,550,000. the move of the Sunriver Preparatory We haven’t seen 14 multi-million-dollar sales in the five years since. Academy to Bend. Lastly, the square footage average In 1997, 230 homes sold at a median price of $211,000. The highest-priced was 2,238, a 12 percent increase over sale was the Steve Madsen-designed the previous 10 years, much like many 3,700-square-foot home facing the river of our waistlines. The median price at 19 Siskin Lane for $625,000. The most of the homes sold was an astounding affordable, a 2-bedroom residence owned $548,547. Realtors were now emailing by longtime resident Elizabeth Osgood digital pictures of properties from smart at 7 Fox Lane, closed at $98,500. The phones. 2012 was a recovery year with 144 average square footage of all the homes was 1,996. Realtors used fax machines to homes closing at a median price of $381,259, a trend that has continued send and receive paperwork. Flash forward five years to 2002, and through mid-May of this year. However, folks were seen walking around with this the big story for 2012 was the increase in sales in the areas around SHARC and the new thingy called an iPod. Prices of the 193 sold homes were lower inventories of properties available. So, compared with investing in the at a $325,000 median, a nice increase

stock market, how has Sunriver stacked up over the last 15 years? First, the median price from 1997 to 2012 is up 81 percent. What if you owned the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average? At the end of 1997, the average closed at 7908. 15 years later, it closed at 13,090, an increase of 66 percent. Not bad. How will we fare in the next few years?

Remember that the market is always evolving and your real estate professional will be there to help guide you. However, we haven’t seen a fax machine in months and likely will handle your next transaction using an iPad or tablet with all signatures electronic. John Gibson is Principal Broker with Gibson Realty Inc. 541-593-5000, email: JohnGibsonPC@aol.com

Events at the Sunriver Area Public Library Write Now: June 8, 1-2 p.m. Play with words. Do you enjoy creative writing but dislike how the process is oftentimes a solitary activity? Write Now is a library program where attendees will be able to brainstorm, play word games, and enjoy the written word in a casual setting. Perhaps you will be able to get a great idea for that next short story or poem you have been meaning to write. Family Fun Storytime: June 11, 18, 25, 10:30 a.m. Ages 0-5 with adult. A fun and interactive storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and crafts aimed at getting your child ready to read. Digital Downloads Open Lab: June 14, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Get answers about eBooks, eReaders, music and more! Registration recommended. Teen Game Day: June 25, 1 p.m. Get in from the heat. Play Wii games, Guitar Hero, card and board games.

Dig Into Dinosaurs: June 27, 3 p.m. Did you know there were underwater dinosaurs in Central Oregon millions of years ago? Staff from the High Desert Museum will talk about these giant and mysterious monsters of the sea, plus bring skull and fossil casts from their upcoming exhibit, and a live lizard and bird for evolutionary comparison. Recommended for age 3 up, with adult. Summer Reading Program starts June 15. Visit your local library to sign up. Information: 541-312-1086.

Block Party LEGO® Universe at Your Library: June 18, 2 p.m. Read! Build! Play! Start with a little inspiration, and then build away. The sky is the limit. This is a drop in program, and kids are welcome to arrive at any time. This program is best for ages 6 and up.

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Sunriver Service District Managing Board May meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District Managing Board’s regular meeting was held May 16. Board members present: Ron Angell, Debra Baker, Bob Wrightson, Bob Nelson. Absent: Jim Wilson. Staff present: Art Hatch, Marc Mills. Public input: -There was none. Financial Report (As of April 30, 2013, unaudited) Resources................. 5,537,278 Requirements........... 3,078,207 Police: Wages & Benefits..... 1,136,443 Materials & Services... 145,651 Fire: Wages & Benefits..... 1,396,781 Materials & Services... 214,484 Bike Patrol................... .42,993 Non-departmental...... 141,853 Board actions -Approved the minutes of the April 18 regular meeting as amended. -Approved the minutes of the April 19 SSD/SROA joint meeting. -Approved payment of $11,781 to SROA for administrative and vehicle maintenance services rendered in April. -Approved payment of $6,495 for interior painting of fire station.

-Approved payment of $6,592 for firefighter helmets. -Approved Resolution 2013006 transferring $16,050 from contingency to the following expense accounts: salaries & wages ($750), workers comp insurance ($500), accounting services ($7,000), legal ($7,000) and operating equipment ($800). -Approved disposal of a surplus propane gas grill. -Approved payment of $16,200 to Deschutes County for communications services for 27 radios. Chiefs’ Reports Police: -In April, the department investigated 88 incidents, followed up on 51 and issued 13 case numbers; made 10 custody and 2 non-custody arrests; provided 417 on-property assists, 42 off-property assists and 369 public assists; issued 319 traffic warnings and 19 citations; investigated 33 SROA rules and regulations incidents, issued 37 warnings and three citations; and issued 57 warnings of pathway violations. -Police Chief Mills attended the Oregon Association Chiefs

of Police Conference in Bend April 9-11. Sgt. Beaty, Sgt. Patnode and Officer Kasey Huges attended trainings held at the conference. -Sgt. Beaty and Michelle Dean destroyed evidence in Brooks, Ore., on April 19. -Mills gave emergency operation plan presentations to The Village at Sunriver and Sunriver Business Park in May. -Mills plans to issue a revised emergency operations plan map by July 1. -Mills said four bike patrol officers are returning from last year. They will begin patrolling Memorial weekend and continue weekend patrols through the second week of June. Three new bike patrol officers will begin training June 1. Bike patrol officers will work five days a week in eight hour shifts with overlap between the morning and evening shifts. One officer will be stationed in the core area of The Village at Sunriver and SHARC with a goal of helping to deter shoplifting. Bike patrol officers will be instructed to make contact with the public on and off the pathways and to provide assistance where possible. Fire:

Candidates sought for Sunriver Service District Managing Board

skills based on past experience and achievement. Candidates are required to bring a broad perspective and willingness to seek solutions, preferably through consensus. The individuals are expected to work energetically, with enthusiasm, and integrity to help the Sunriver community move forward on important issues Position openings facing the Sunriver Service • Position 3 – Sunriver Prop- Summary statement: Successful candidates must District Managing Board and erty Owner: Nominees must be a Sunriver property owner have demonstrable leadership community as a whole. The Nominating Committee of the Sunriver Owners Association is looking for candidates for two Sunriver Service District Managing Board positions. The individuals selected for these positions will take office Sept. 1, and serve a three year term.

in good standing; however the nominee does not have to be a permanent resident. • Position 4 – District Elector: Nominees must be a Sunriver property owner in good standing, permanent resident in Sunriver, and a registered voter in Precinct 16 of Deschutes County.

Preferred Characteristics: • Demonstrated leadership skills based on past experience and achievements • Ability to work collaboratively to address complex issues and effectively problem solve • Involved in Sunriver area organizations • Exhibits collegiality and tolerance of different perspectives • Effective listening and communication skills • Consistently acts in good faith and the best interests of the organization • Effectively works with others and in teams If you are interested in a position on the Sunriver Service District Managing Board and meet these qualifications, or know of someone who might be interested who meets these qualifications, please call or email any member of the nominating committee listed below. Applications may be obtained from the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) office or by calling 541-593-2411. Applications must be returned to the SROA office by 4 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2013. Thanks in advance for your help in identifying potential candidates to govern the Sunriver Service District. Katie Hall, co-chair Al Hornish, co-chair Jim Adams Teri Jendro Gail Manary Jack McDonnell Barbara Wade Page 34

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-The department responded to 43 incidents in April including 27 emergency medical service calls, three motor vehicle accidents with injuries and two fires that caused an estimated $350 loss to structure and contents. -Fire Chief Hatch met with Ryan Smith of Alpine Entertainment to finalize fire department participation in the annual May Kids Day event at The Village at Sunriver. -Hatch served as an evaluator of an emergency operations drill in Jefferson County. The scenario was an airplane crash into the jail. -Hatch and Mills guided Sunriver owner Bill Starks through the fire and police department buildings to familiarize him with the limitations of the existing facilities.

-Hatch said an attorney was preparing a draft burden of proof statement for the land use application to rezone a parcel on which the district intends to construct a training facility. -Hatch made a presentation about the department’s voluntary registry of people who may require assistance in the event of an evacuation or emergency situation. -Hatch is setting up a meeting of key players from the April emergency operations drill to review the after action report. The meeting adjourned at 3:47 p.m. to executive session. The next meeting of the managing board is Thursday, June 13, 3 p.m. in the Sunriver Fire Station training room, 57475 Abbot Drive. Approved meeting minutes are posted, as available, at www.sunriversd.org

Trees on power lines cause multiple fires

From Scene news sources La Pine Rural Protection District firefighters responded to 16 brush and tree fires within a 5-hour period May 4. All were caused by high winds coming from an unusual easterly direction that toppled trees onto power lines. The Burgess Road fire was by far the largest at 168 acres. Investigators made a preliminary determination that a tree fell on a power line near Rosland Elementary School. The shorted out circuit blew a nearby communications vault off its pedestal in a shower of sparks and ignited the fire at about 1:56 p.m. Srong gusty winds quickly drove the fire from Burgess Road to Huntington Road and toward downtown La Pine and the Crescent Creek subdivision. Thirty-one La Pine firefighters responded in 11 vehicles with assistance from Sunriver, Crescent, Walker Range, Oregon Department of Forestry, U.S. Forest Service, BLM, Cloverdale, SistersTurn to Fires, page 37

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Ask Sunriver’s fire chief Q: What is your perspective on the April 16 emergency operations drill that supposed a propane leak from an overturned railroad tank car? What worked well? What didn’t? A: Overall, I was very pleased with how the exercise played out, as well as with what we learned from it. The scenario was a high-risk/low- Art Hatch frequency event; in other words, an event that would have a potentially severe impact but one which we would rarely encounter. It’s very important that emergency responders be prepared for the rare event; those with which we are less experienced and, therefore, less well practiced. I’d have to say everything worked well given the purpose of the drill. We had three primary objectives: 1) see if responding personnel would correctly identify the hazardous substance being released from the railroad car; 2) test the newly developed evacuation plan; 3) activate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and manage the incident from there. All objectives were met. The purpose of any exercise, drill, or training event, beyond practicing what we know, is to identify what we don’t know or what we could do better by changing how we do things. This, too, was achieved through the exercise. A number of “lessons learned” were identified, varying from how forms are handled in the EOC to deficiencies in our interagency communications; things large and small that, once improved, will improve our ability to

manage such events and provide an improved level of protection for the citizens of and visitors to Sunriver – which is why were are here. Q: What is the purpose of the fire department’s “voluntary registry?” A: The purpose of that program is to – through voluntary participation – identify and maintain a record of people in the community who have disabilities or limitations that would necessitate varying levels of assistance during a disaster of any type, particularly disasters that involve evacuation. Through the registry we know who might need some type of special assistance during such times. And knowing who and where they are and what type of assistance they may require allows us to be better prepared. It allows us to contact them early on as opposed to them having to try to contact us as an event escalates. It’s a level of service that you won’t find in many other places. We want to offer it in Sunriver because we can; and because we can, we should. Q: What is the status of efforts to establish a training facility near Lake Penhollow? Why is it needed? A: This is a project that has been in development for some time now. The current status is that we’ve identified and procured, through a lease agreement with Sunriver Resort, a proposed site for the facility. The current challenge is that particular site isn’t zoned for that use and we are going

through the land use permitting process which may require rezoning. We’ve encountered a number of speed bumps on the road to completing this project but are determined to see it through. As to the question “Why does Sunriver need such a facility?” I could write an entire article to answer that – in fact, I have. The short answer is that in order to continue to provide the current and historical service levels – structural fire protection that the community has decided it desires – we must be able to provide predictable, regularly scheduled training for our fire suppression personnel that involve the specific training activities required to provide that level of service. Three of the most important – and riskiest – tasks that firefighters perform when battling a residential structure fire are vertical ventilation, search and rescue, and interior fire attack. The training structure we plan to acquire would provide for all three in addition to other uses for both the police and fire departments. Many communities enjoy (and assume the associated risks) of providing such training in buildings that are schedTurn to Ask the chief, page 37

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4/1 Report of an aggressive dog on Golden Eagle. Owner was contacted and warned. 4/2 Report of a missing juvenile. Returned to residence after a walk. 4/2 Car alarm behind Hot Lava Baking. The RP stated the alarm had been going on and off for an hour. Owner showed up just as officer arrived and turned off the alarm to everyone’s relief. 4/2 Report of juveniles building jumps in common area on Squirrel Lane. Officer advised them of other off road riding options. 4/3 Reported potential burglary at home on Tamarack Lane. Owner arrived to find property inside house that wasn’t his. Investigation determined that it was a miscommunication by previous tenants and employees. 4/6 Report of two juveniles on skateboards in the mall harassing people. UTL 4/7 Report of a tree down across the bike path and partially in the roadway near Circle 9. Tree was removed from road and Public Works alerted. 4/8 Received a 911 hangup from address on Bunker Lane. Verbal domestic. 4/8 Assisted SRFD medics with a medical call. 4/10 Report of a burglary in progress at home on Hare Lane. RP stated that a male was on the roof of the residence. An officer determined that the reported burglar was the owner’s son getting pine needles off the roof. 4/11 Homeowner on Tokatee Lane reported finding strange animal tracks in the dirt around her house. The tracks appeared to be made by a dog or large coyote, but not by a cougar as feared. 4/11 Contacted a female driver who had driven off the road at the entrance to the Great Hall and had gotten herself high centered on a rock. There appeared to be no damage to either the landscaping or the car, only to the driver’s self esteem. A tow was called. 4/11 RP near Circle 4 reported an unknown woman coming onto their porch and collecting firewood. When contacted, she put the firewood down and stated that she was just “cleaning.” She left firewood-less in a car with another female. 4/11 Report of a black great Dane running loose north of Circle 5. Officer found the dog on the street in front of a nearby home and he appeared to belong there, but no one was home. When the owner arrived, he told me the dog had escaped from the deck area. He was advised of Sunriver R&Rs. 4/12 Assisted SRFD with a fire alarm at the Great Hall. 4/13 Noise complaint at Pinecone Lane. The renters weren’t disturbing the peace when officer arrived, nevertheless, Sunrivers R&Rs were explained. Officer advised them to move two vehicles parked along the roadway. 4/13 Report of an ongoing issue regarding a construction trailer parked in another homeowner’s drive. Contacted the owner of the company, who removed the trailer. SROA has been previously notified by the RP regarding this issue. He was advised to contact us if it happens again. 4/15 Received a call of two dogs in custody at address on Abbot. They were returned to their owner along with a citation for dogs at large. 4/16 Bend police called to assist with suspect at a Red Fir Lane residence. Subject was arrested for assault and interfering with 911 and transported to DCJ. 4/16 Received a call from a Rocky Mountain Lane owner of a prowler in the neighborhood. Prowler was a Cascade Natural Gas employee marking lines in preparation for construction. 4/16 DCSO requested that SRPD conduct a traffic stop on Hwy 97 on a vehicle associated with a domestic concern. The driver was arrested on a felony warrant and transported to DCJ. 4/17 Report of an open garage door at home on Bittern Lane. House was searched and everything appeared OK. The house was secured by SRPD. 4/18 Received a call of a male in distress on the golf cart path near the 18th hole on the Woodlands golf course. Medics arrived and transported him to his residence. 4/20 Contacted a female in the driver’s seat of a car in the driveway of a Summit View residence. Investigation determined she did not live there and was unable to safely operate a vehicle due to being visibly intoxicated. She was taken into custody and transported to DCJ where she refused to take a breath test. 4/22 Report of a broken water pipe along Abbot Drive. 4/22 Assisted SRFD with a stove fire at a Tamarack Lane location 4/23 Report of an attempted burglary to residence on Witch Hazel Lane. No suspects. 4/24 Tan Oak Lane homeowner reported problems with a potential contractor and telephonic harassment. He was given information about SROA’s registered contractor list. Officer contacted the disgruntled contractor and advised him not to contact the victim. 4/25 Contacted a female at Circle 10 who was lost and visibly upset. She ran into the woods, but was located a short time later and given a courtesy transport home. 4/25 Owner on Vine Maple arrived home to find that one of his garage door frames had been backed into, causing it to crack. 4/27 Gave stranded RP a courtesy ride to the mall where his car was parked. 4/30 Traffic complaint on Hwy 97. Driver who tried to run RP off the road. UTL 4/30 DCSO requested SRPD response to a report of a male subject “hunkered down” under the Hwy 97 overpass at So. Century Dr. UTL. Page 35

Deschutes County residents can register to receive 911 emergency notices on their cell phones. The online registration service is available for residents living in Deschutes County, Crooked River Ranch and Camp Sherman. The Deschutes County Citizen Emergency Notification System (CENS) notifies the cell phone carrying public with important information during an emergency the same as those with landline phones. To register a wireless or VoIP phone to receive emergency notices, please visit www.deschutes.org/citizenalerts. Deschutes County emergency notices will be sent in the form of emails, phone calls or text messages. If CENS attempts to call a cell and the line is busy, the system will redial the number three times to make contact. If an answering machine or voice mail system picks up the call, an emergency message will be recorded. Information: www.deschutes.org/citizenalerts or call the Deschutes County 911 business line at (541) 388-0185.

Sunriver Golf Men’s Club Men’s Golf Club rates are the same as last year at $55 for the season, of which $31 goes to the Oregon Golf Association membership, which includes handicap maintenance and tracking, including opportunities to play in numerous statewide competitions. While there is official play most Wednesdays, many of the members also play with other SRMGC members on other days of the week for fun and friendship. Official events are played with other area clubs, including Crosswater, and statistics for each player are tracked cumulatively for the season, posted online weekly, with rewards given in a large number of categories across all skill levels. New members are welcome. Sunriver residency is not a requirement. Find the SRMGC online at www.srmensgolf.com. Apply for membership using the Annual Membership Registration tab in the menu (on the bottom left side of the home page). For more information email SRMGC President Robert Hill at rhill@taft college.edu or go to www.srmengolf.com

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By Christine Coffin This fall, Oregon State University Cascades will add a degree program with an option that marries the region’s technology needs and the growing demand for technical and problem-solving skills in the web and mobile environment. The recently approved undergraduate degree in computer science will provide in-depth learning in computing and an option in web and mobile web software development. While a computer science degree was seen as necessary for the growing campus, the focus of the option was developed with input from 19 Central Oregon area companies engaged in technology solutions including Advanced Energy, Altrec.com, BendBroadband, Facebook, G5, Manzama, MEDISISS, NAVIS, Ruffwear, Sony and TriQuint Semiconductor. These companies rec-

ognized the growing need for developers to provide insights to businesses and consumers in real time over web and mobile applications. Dino Vendetti, managing director of Formative Ventures, who advocated in Central Oregon and Corvallis for the development of the degree said, “The global demand for software engineers continues to accelerate at a rapid pace as web and mobile applications for consumer and enterprise applications evolve and grow in complexity. OSU-Cascades’ computer science degree will help companies place talented graduates and grow the technology base throughout the region.” Required coursework for the degree program includes algorithm development, machine learning and data analysis, database design, web and mobile application development, UX

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Sunriver women’s golf season is under way

What a great way to start the 2013 golf season. The weather was perfectly beautiful for the opening event on April 24 on the Meadows course. The Wednesday play day game was individual low gross/low net. Congratulations to the following winners: Flight 1: Low gross – Christi Alvarez – 86; 2nd low gross – Sue Braithwaite – 91; low net – Nancy Carpenter – 71; 2nd low net – Helen Brown – 73. Flight 2: low gross – Sallie Hennessy – 100, 2nd low gross – Nancy Cotton – 101; low net – Andi Northcote – 74, Barbara Wellnitz – 78. After a one-hour frost delay on May 1, the weather was sunny once again for the second Wednesday play day. The game was Two Person Best Ball and the winning teams were: Flight 1: Julie Kampfer and (blind draw) – 60, 2nd Nancy Carpenter and Helen Brown – 66 Flight 2: Andi Northcote and Millie MacKenzie – 67, 2nd Barbara Weybright and Anita Lohman – 69

Several birdies were scored in the first two play days. On the Meadows course Julie Kampfer birdied holes #4 and #5, Mary Condy #7 and Nancy Cotton #14. Several Chip-ins were recorded: Julie Kampfer hole #5, Mary Condy #7, Nancy Cotton #8 and #14 and Sallie Hennessy #10. On May 22, Bend Golf and Country Club extended an invitation to Sunriver Women for a day of golf, food and fun. Meadow Lakes Golf Club also invited SWGA members to participate in a 2-Best-Ball Tournament on June 3. Breakfast, lunch and golf… can there be a better way to spend the day? The opening meeting and brunch is scheduled for June 6 at Karen Padrick’s home. The month of June brings many opportunities for golf fun. Anyone interested in information regarding membership requirements should contact membership chair Shenny Braemer at 541-593-4423 or email sbraemer4@gmail.

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uled for demolition. We don’t get many tear downs here in Sunriver and even if we did, not all are suited for that type of training. It’s worth noting that a number of fatalities have occurred during live-fire training exercises in donated structures, but there has never been a fatal accident in a dedicated live-fire training structure.

The May 4 Burgess Road fire burned 168 acres forcing the evacuation of dozens of nearby homes. Previous ladder fuel treatments helped crews contain the fire fairly quickly – within six hours. No structures were lost; no one was injured.

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Camp Sherman, Black Butte Ranch, Crooked River Ranch, Redmond, and the Jefferson County fire departments. The Deschutes County Sheriff ’s Office coordinated emergency evacuations of the Crescent Creek and Huntington Road neighborhoods as well as coordinated road closures with the Oregon State Police, Oregon Department of Transportation and the sheriff’s search and rescue group. The American Red Cross opened an evacuation shelter at the La Pine Parks & Recreation Event Center and the Bend - La Pine School District made the Rosland school available for command and firefighter staging. Deschutes County offices of emergency management and forestry also provided incident command support. Back in 2005, the Deschutes County FireWise program performed a fuel reduction treatment on the forest parcel involved in the fire out of concern for its location in the

center of La Pine. The eightyear-old ladder fuel reduction treatment significantly reduced fire behavior and allowed firefighters to protect structures and eventually contain the fire. Just two weeks prior on April 20, the La Pine fire district had an all day exercise and drill simulating a wildfire threatening the Newberry neighborhood. “The May 4 incident was almost to a letter what was predicted and practiced for with the exception of location (a mile off) and the unusual wind

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this year and there’s no reason to doubt that. Thanks to our partnerships with state and federal agencies, as well as local mutual aid partners, we are cautiously optimistic about the coming fire season. We have excellent equipment and a very solid wildfire training program. During the fire season we add two temporary positions to our staff who work during the peak hours while we maintain constant vigilance with regard to the local weather predictions and fire conditions and maintain a high state of preparedness. Everyone needs to be extremely cautious with fire and other ignition sources during the fire season. Please remember there is no smoking allowed on Sunriver roads, pathways or in the parks; and no charcoal barbecues, outdoor fires, fireworks or trash burning are permitted due to the risks. Send questions for Sunriver’s fire and police chiefs to brookes@ srowners.org.

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caused by the contraction of muscles in the scalp and neck, often in response to stress, depression or anxiety. Activities like typing or use of computers, where the head is held in one position motionless for long periods of time can cause a tension headache as can sleeping with the neck in an abnormal position. The best treatment for a tension headache is to prevent it by removing what causes the stress. Use good posture when reading or working, move and stretch often when typing or doing other close work and sleep with a different pillow to prevent the headache from occurring. When you are having a stressful day, ease or eliminate the stress with relaxation exercises or meditation. Over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen (Tylenol), aspirin or ibuprofen are effective against tension headaches. If these do not work, talk to a physician about possible prescription medications. When someone is using pain medication more than two days a week, they may be suffering what are called rebound tension headaches. The individual suffers a headache and uses pain medication for short-term relief only to have the headache return for longer periods of time despite taking more pain medication. All types of pain pills (both over-thecounter and prescription), muscle relaxants, and some decongestants, and caffeine can cause this cycle of painrelief-more pain. When this is happening, talk to your physician. If the tension headache is severe, disturbs sleep, is recurrent or chronic or accompanied by other symptoms, consult a physician to rule out more serious disorders.

Inflammatory or traction headaches are a form of secondary headache. They are caused by sinus congestion or infections that create pressure in the sinus cavities, high blood pressure, and fevers causing blood vessels to enlarge also may bring on an inflammatory headache. More rare but more serious, the swelling of tissue associated with a brain tumor, or an aneurysm (a bulge in a blood vessel) in the head, especially when it ruptures, can cause an inflammatory headache. Whenever someone experiences a sudden onset of a severe headache, or “the worst headache of my life,” they should seek medical evaluation immediately, even if it means going to the emergency room after hours. Symptoms include a dull, aching pain that often occurs early in the day, with a feeling of pressure in the head. Sneezing, coughing, bending over or anything that increases the amount of blood in the head makes the pain worse. An inflammatory headache is treated with painkillers and by addressing the underlying cause. Those caused by a sinus problem can be treated with decongestants or antihistamines to clear any congestion, or antibiotics to fight the infection. Reducing a fever or lowering one’s blood pressure (sometimes with medication) will cause the associated inflammations to subside. Serious medical issues like brain tumors and aneurysms will require more extensive evaluation and treatment. Next month, we will look at two more types of headache – cluster headaches and vascular headaches, including the infamous migraines. High Desert Family Medicine is located at 57057 Beaver Drive. (541) 593-5400.

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Three well-known authors bring exciting programs to Sunriver this month Saturday June 1 Barbara Corrado Pope will return to Sunriver for a presentation on “The Missing Italian Girl, A Mystery In Paris,” the latest entry in her historical mystery series featuring Bernard and Clarie Martin. An abusive man, a body carted by a Russian anarchist to be flung into the canal and two Italian sisters are the elements of this excellent mystery. Clarie takes the center stage in this fascinating look at the role of French women in 1897. While helping a friend search for her troubled daughters, the gentle Clarie finds herself involved in the dark underbelly of Paris; haunts for revolutionaries and radicals. The first book in the series is “Cezanne’s Quarry” set in Aix-en-Provence. A woman is

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ond in the series. It is 1894, the year Capt. Alfred Dreyfus was convicted of selling secrets to the Germans and sentenced to life in prison on Devil’s Island. The conflagration of racial hatred that erupted is the backdrop of the story. Magistrate Bernard Martin is tasked with bringing justice in the death of a child. The infant’s mother and nurse accuse a Jewish man of the savage killing. The massive attention focused on the Dreyfus affair has turned the town into a powder keg of anti-Semitism. The murder of an innocent child by a Jew could be the spark that ignites the flame. Barbara Corrado Pope is a historian and professor from the University of Oregon. She has lived in France and her affection for the country is evident in her writing. New York Times bestselling author Phillip Margolin will give a presentation at Sunriver Books

& Music Saturday June 15 at 5 p.m. on “Sleight of Hand,” his latest book. Private investigator Dana Cutler has to prove that an attorney with a knack for getting mobsters off the hook is trying to frame a mega millionaire for the murder of his wife. “Capitol Murder,” Margolin’s prior book, also features Cutler along with attorney Brad Miller from “Executive Privilege” and “Supreme Justice.” Miller is uneasy about notes he is receiving from a serial killer, but the man is locked up for life so he shouldn’t be too much of a threat. Or should he? The killer’s new attorney is trying to set the man free. Meanwhile, terrorists are intent on blowing up a packed football stadium. Cutler’s job intersects with Miller’s in sorting out the bad guys. Margolin keeps the action coming and the tension high! Margolin has a string of popular books including “Fugitive,”

Six signs it’s a travel scam From the Oregon Attorney General’s office Not sure if you’re dealing with a travel scam? Here are six signs that sun-filled getaway isn’t what it seems: 1. You “won a free vacation,” but you have to pay some fees first. A legitimate company won’t ask you to pay for a prize. 2. The prize company wants your credit card number. Even if they say it’s just for “verification,” “taxes” or “port fees,” don’t give it to them. 3. They cold-call, cold-text, or email you out of the blue. Before you do business with any company you don’t know, call the Attorney General and local consumer protection agencies in the company’s home state to check on complaints; then, search online by entering the company name and the word “complaints” or “scam.” To contact the Oregon Attorney General, call 1-877-877-9392 or visit www. oregonconsumer.gov.

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Vacation home maintenance : Time to paint? By Shannon Bassett Painting a home is a big investment and not something to take lightly. An exterior paint job might hold up for 10 years or more in some parts of the country, but in Central Oregon that is simply not the case. With our extreme temperature swings, we are lucky to get five years out of a really great paint job. As a result of temperature changes, the siding and trim are constantly expanding and contracting. Failing paint and exposed wood are often the result. Wood left exposed will rot, warp or cup. Once the damage is done, the only recourse is replacing the boards. The best prevention is a good paint job and regular maintenance. The condition of the house is the best guide for when you need to paint. “The intense sun exposure Central Oregon homes receive is the main reason for paint fading. This is seen predominantly on the western and southern ex-

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Sunriver Pets: Doggone good times in and around Sunriver By Dr. Wendy Merideth Dogs have it good here in Sunriver. They can walk or run on more than 30 miles of pathways surrounded by forest. They are welcome to stroll throughout the Village at Sunriver on leash. Many merchants put water dishes outside their storefronts for thirsty canines. Sunriver Books & Music even allows your dog to accompany you in the store while you find the perfect book to read. Several restaurants with outside seating do allow dogs, but be sure to call ahead to make sure it is OK. There are many opportunities for you to enjoy the outdoors with your dog in and around Sunriver. Water dogs, for whom being immersed in cool water is ecstasy, can take pleasure in the beautiful Cascade lakes and multiple rivers nearby. Swimming provides great low impact exercise, especially for older dogs with osteoarthritis. Swimming maintains muscle strength and flexibility, but it’s easy on the joints. What a great way to cool down when the weather gets hot! They don’t even have to necessarily get in. I have seen dogs in canoes, kayaks, fishing boats, and stand up paddleboards in Central Oregon. For the landlubbers, we are surrounded by national forest land with countless trails to explore. Some of my favorite trails to hit with the dogs include the Peter Skene Ogden trail to Paulina Falls, La Pine Sate Park, Deschutes River Trail,

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Asia Watch: Experiencing the old and new in Vietnam the streets suffering from the ill By Michael J. Ranieri I really hate to use the expres- affects of Agent Orange or the sion “blown away” but I think land mines that still explode it pretty well sums up how my from time to time. But, this fellow cruise passengers, most wasn’t the case. In the city of Hue in the central of whom were North Americans and Europeans, felt when part of the country we saw a few bullet holes in the they visited Ho Chi walls of the Citadel Minh City (Saigon) (home of the Nguyen and Hanoi during a dynasty kings and recent trip to South site of Battle of Hue East Asia. in 1968) but that was They did not exabout it. pect such beehives My fellow passenof activity. They had gers, most of whom forgotten that the were first-time visiVietnam War (called tors to Vietnam, were the American War Michael Ranieri surprised to learn that by the Vietnamese) has been over for nearly 40 years the Vietnamese people can buy and that our former enemy and and sell property, own their own business, and live a comfortable its people have moved on. More than a few passengers life relatively free from the long were expecting to see an in- arm of the government. The other passengers asked frastructure in tatters due to America’s carpet-bombing raids me time and time again how during the late 1960s. Or maybe such robust commercialism and we would encounter people on what seemed to be free market

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The old and new in Saigon. The building in the forefront is the Saigon Opera House, an example of French colonial architecture. The tall buildings are office buildings.

There is no shortage of luxury boutique stores in Hanoi, which is the capital in the northern part of the country, or in Saigon, the bustling city in the South. Vietnam was certainly not as poor as many of the passengers had imagined. People on the city streets and in the farming villages were pretty well dressed and we did not see any beggars as one often does in other parts of Asia. Motorcycles were everywhere – on the streets perilously weaving their way through what the Vietnamese describe as “sticky rice” traffic – and on dirt roads in the countryside. Everyone on the cruise was impressed by the attitude of the Vietnamese who were not at all hostile to Americans with whom they fought a bitter war. In fact, the Vietnamese were very friendly. It didn’t take long for the passengers to figure out that Vietnam is a mixed bag: a communist or socialist country with many capitalist characteristics. It is not ready for democracy as we know it but making money is okay. They would also agree that Vietnam is a wonderful place

to visit. There is no shortage of interesting things to see and do. There is unparalleled beauty in Ha Long Bay in the north and the Marble Mountains and its Buddhist and Hindu grottoes in Central Vietnam. There are countless temples throughout the country, architectural treasures dating back to the French colonial period, and museums that trace the country’s distant and more recent war-torn past. In my view, there is no better way to see it all than by going on a cruise that skirts the long Vietnam coastline making for relatively easy access to the country’s port cities. Don’t let the nature of Vietnam politics, memories of the war, or an aversion for communism get in the way of what will likely be a very enjoyable and educational experience. Editor’s note: Sunriver resident Michael Ranieri served as a destination lecturer on a recent Azamara 17-day cruise from Hong Kong to Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore. He lived in Taiwan, Bangkok and Hong Kong for 25 years while working in the banking industry. He holds a master’s degree in Chinese studies and speaks Mandarin.

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Amateur photographer dips his toe into the world of professional tennis photography Story and photos by Marcus Schwing Sunriver is becoming more and more popular as a tennis town. We are perennially ranked high by tennisresortsonline.com and two years ago we made it into the top 50 in “Tennis Magazine.” If you drive by Tennis Hill or the North Courts during the summer, you will notice the crowds attending one of many tournaments. However, during the winter months, the 26 outdoor courts go dormant. But, all is not lost as a trip to the Palm Springs area in early March sounded like a nice – and warm – idea. In fact, my wife, Connie and I recently returned from our sixth such trip, but it wasn’t solely for the weather. The pro tennis circuit travels to Indian Wells at that time every year, showcasing the best men and women players in the world. With the likes of Rafael Nadal (this year’s winner), Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, the Bryan brothers, Maria Sharapova (women’s winner) and Victoria Azarenka, this tournament is full of high voltage tennis. The BNP Paribas Open (formerly known as the Pacific Life Open) is the fifth largest tournament in the world. It is surpassed only by the Wimbledon, French, Australian and the U.S. Open. The BNP Paribas Open’s stadium court is the second largest tennis-only venue in the world (seating 16,100 versus the 22,500 capacity of the U.S. AP-06_sunriver_scene_ad.pdf Open’s Arthur Ashe Stadium).

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Even though it is such a large tournament, the BNP Paribas Open manages to give the fans a close up feel of the action. The seven outer courts and 16 practice courts allow visitors to watch the pros play from a vantage point similar to watching a tennis tournament on Sunriver’s North Courts. But, there is a difference. Watching Roger Federer practicing with Mardy Fish is a bit like watching a metronome. They can hit a ball back and forth with power and velocity that we novices can only dream about. One can also watch players work on facets of their game with their coaches, a fun break from tournament action. Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle Corporation, purchased the facility and tournament in 2009. Since that time, he has made this a very high tech and fan friendly venue by placing the Hawkeye Challenge system 1 5/9/13 2:45 PM cameras on every court. This line

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call system allows players to challenge a human line judge’s call by using technology displayed on a courtside big screen. Ellison also posted computerized player practice schedule boards so that fans can pick and choose when and where to be to watch their favorite players. All of this has pushed attendance of the tournament to more than 380,000

over the two weeks of play. Watching the tournament play and practice has been an enjoyable experience. This year, however, I went with a different purpose. With the help of the Sunriver Scene editor, I was able to obtain a press pass, allowing me to participate in my two current hobbies of choice: tennis and photography.

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A Chorus of One: Sunriver’s system of governance is working

commentary Jonathan Kahnoski, Sunriver In November 2010, Herb Adelman had a letter published questioning whether the SROA board of directors in general, and SROA management in particular, was up to the task of bringing the new aquatics center project to completion. Mr. Adelman made several suggestions the board opted to not adopt. Despite Mr. Adelman’s misgivings and thanks to the excellent work of board members, staff and volunteers, today we have The SHARC, probably the nicest such facility in Central and Eastern Oregon. Mr. Adelman has never written to say thanks or congratulate these folks for a job well done. Yes, this is old history but relevant because Mr. Adelman recently has written again questioning the competence of our board of directors, how they are selected and how they govern. He further wants to revisit the whole SilverStar-John Harder history to show… who knows what. Mr. Adelman’s experience as an attorney representing “the largest housing cooperative in Washington, D.C.,” is

of limited value in Sunriver, Oregon. We are not a housing cooperative of full time residents focused narrowly on residential issues. We are a residential community with fewer than 20 percent full or even part time residents; we also are a destination resort with many stakeholders including a retail center, a major resort, property managers and our own police and fire departments. We function more like a city than most incorporated cities in Oregon. Perhaps, when SilverStar failed, Sunriver lost a

golden opportunity; perhaps we dodged a terrible bullet; perhaps neither. Regardless, SilverStar, and John Harder, merely a financial backer, are long gone. Those wounds have healed and Sunriver is making great progress. There is no need to dredge up all of that again. Mr. Adelman may come to disapprove of the new owners of the Village as much as he did SilverStar. While everything the new owners have done to date has been terrific, they have provided no master plan for the entire

Firewood available to SROA members The wood that comes from ladder fuels reduction on Sunriver commons is available to Sunriver property owners only. It is not available to the general public, and is considered theft for non-owners to remove the firewood. Owners who wish to access the wood should not drive or park on the pathways, but can use a wheelbarrow or wagon on the pathways to move the wood from commons to their vehicle or residence. With fire season upon us, owners are asked to stack firewood at their farthest property line, if possible, or at least 20 feet away from the house or other structures for fire safety.

property and we don’t know if the Village is in the red or the black financially. A legacy of SilverStar is the county’s town center zoning of the Village. It lacks only a development agreement between the owners and SROA to be activated. They may decide what SilverStar claimed: more construction is needed to make the Village financially viable. Sunriver has enjoyed long years of boards of directors

who met the needs of our community at the time. Whatever failings prior boards may have had, they were the directors the community was willing and ready to support. Our system is working as it should. Leave it be. Today, we have a strong community consensus as to what we are doing, where we are going. Let’s keep our focus on the future.

opinion policy To support a free and open exchange of information and ideas, the Sunriver Scene welcomes letters to the editor up to 250 words, and Chorus of One submissions up to 450 words, on topics of relevance to Sunriver. All letters are subject to editing for brevity, grammar, clarity, civility and legal concerns. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the Sunriver Owners Association. Letters to the editor must be signed and include contact information which we may use to verify authorship or clarify questions. Letters will run as space allows. Letters of a personal nature or attacks on individuals will not be published. Letters perceived as advertising for a company, product or a candidate will not be published. How to submit: Email: brookes@srowners.org. Write the letter in the body of the email, or attach it as a Word document. Mail: Mail typewritten letters to Sunriver Scene, P.O. Box 3278, Sunriver, OR 97707. Deadline: The 15th of the month (e.g. June 15 for July issue). We accept one letter per person per month.

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Solarium: Letters from our readers

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Thanks to community

Nancy Foote, Deschutes River Recreation Homesites Once again the Sunriver Stars Community Theater would like to thank SROA, most notably SHARC, for their help in making our third production, “O. Henry, an Evening of Jookalorum” a huge success. Shellie Campbell and her crew at SHARC helped make sure everything went smoothly and even sold some tickets for us. A heartfelt thanks! We would be very remiss in not thanking the people of the Sunriver community (both inside and outside the boundaries) for showing your support by attending the shows. Both Friday and Sunday were nearly at capacity and the dinner show Saturday sold out. One hundred percent of our ticket sales go to FAST Camp. Because of your support we were able to present a check for $1,000. You are awesome! We thank Holy Trinity Catholic Church for use of their dishes and the Sunriver Women’s Club for use of their wine glasses for our dinner theater. Thanks are also in order to our first year sponsors and those who adver-

tised in our program. This show ended our first year. The second year begins with a wonderful rendition of “Jungle Book” over Labor Day weekend, so mark your calendars. We are anxiously awaiting word on the status of our 501c3 application. As soon as we receive that we may come knocking for more sponsorships. Thanks again for the strong support. It is so greatly appreciated. The Sunriver community is the best! Editor’s note: Nancy Foote is president of the Sunriver Stars Community Theater board.

Pasture use questions

Alex and Nancy Beattie, Sunriver and Morro Bay, Calif. My wife and I were a bit disturbed by the article in the April Sunriver Scene regarding proposed SROA developments along the Deschutes River waterfront on pasture 11. We are absentee owners like about 90 percent of the Sunriver owners and don’t get all of the information in a timely manner. We know that most of the information is available on the Sunriver

website but we try not to spend all of our time in front of a computer. We think that this may be true for many Sunriver owners. We are aware of the need for a boat launching site and a dog park and think they are fine ideas. However, we were not aware that a site has been chosen and the size and location of amenities determined. We feel we were not given much of a chance to make our feelings known. We think that the meadow is one of the treasured areas of Sunriver and hate to see any of it lost to development. We will always remember the beautiful horses that used to roam that pasture. What other areas were considered as possible sites? We feel that Mary McCallum Park is under-utilized and would make a better site for both a dog park and a launch site. There may be other preferred sites. As far as a launch site, why do we need a launch site that accommodates trailers? We don’t want to encourage powerboats on the river or even drift boats. Our experience is that by far the majority of the users are kayaks, canoes, float tubes, etc., that don’t need a trailer accommo-

dating site and whose use and enjoyment would be impaired by the presence of larger water craft.

Remembering Jeanette Winkelman

Kathy Wrightson, Sunriver Jeanette Mary Winkelman, 79, of Sunriver and Surprise, Ariz., peacefully passed away April 30 with her family at her side. She was born March 28, 1934 in Portland to Tony and Lolamae Roskoski. Jeannette’s beautiful smile and warm laughter will be missed and cherished. Jeannette was an amazing hostess and cook with a passion for entertaining; she always had great one-liners to share. She was the creator and leader of the Sunriver Women’s Nine Hole Golf Group. She volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and was involved in the SMART Reading Program at Three Rivers School where she read to third graders. Jeannette is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years, Larry E. Winkelman; two children, Chuck and wife Paula Matthieu of Sunnyvale, Calif., and Toni Hoffman of Banks,

Jeanette Winkelman

Ore.; five grandchildren, Wade, Jennifer, Sarah, Christy and Chad; 14 great-grandchildren and a close group of friends who were their extended family. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 8, at their home, #4 Five Iron in Sunriver. The family is inviting all their friends to come by and share their memories of this beloved lady and friend. A light lunch will be served following the service. The family has requested donations be made to Newberry Habitat for Humanity in lieu of flowers.

From the editor’s desk: Why Sunriver needs a ramp for trailered boats By Brooke Snavely

In their letter to the editor in this month’s issue, Alex and Nancy Beattie raise several important questions about proposed uses of Pasture 11, the site due east of the Sunriver Marina and Hola! restaurant. SROA obtained the parcel in last year’s land exchange with Sunriver Resort. What jumps out for me is their concern about installing a boat ramp that accommodates trailered boats. “We don’t want to encourage powerboats on the river or even drift boats,” they wrote. The Beatties’ experience is that “by far the majority of the users are kayaks, canoes, float tubes, etc., that don’t need a trailer accommodating site and whose use and enjoyment would be impaired by the presence of larger water craft.” Disclaimer: I’m a fisherman. I occasionally launch my trailered powerboat at the Sunriver Marina and fish in the stretch of the river bordering Sunriver. I know others who do as well. (There’s actually some pretty good fishing in the river but that’s a secret we want kept quiet.) There has been a boat ramp and SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2013

launch for trailered boats – powered or drift –on the river at the marina since the beginning of Sunriver. The very existence of a boat ramp for more than 40 years is an acknowledgement of power boating as a desirable amenity. I would argue that has not changed and, for several reasons, should not change. Power boating on the river is, for the most part, an out-of-sight, outof-mind situation. Most powerboat use is by fishermen in small, quiet boats in the early mornings and late evenings—when the fish bite. It just so happens that the fishers and the daytime river drifters rarely overlap. Consequently, few people are aware of the boaters’ presence. Most fishing boats are powered by whisper quiet, clean-running four stroke motors. Sure, there’s still a few two-stroke outboards buzzing around, but they are rapidly being replaced as boaters realize the efficiency and reliability of four strokes. The days of repeatedly pulling on a rope starter and cursing at a balky two stroke are numbered. I don’t understand the Beattie’s concern with drift boats. As the name implies they drift with the current and maneuver with oars — they are the original stealth boat. Some drift boat owners use a motor to power upstream, typically a four stroke, and then fish with the current as they

drift back downstream. Quiet is the objective. Ski boats, speedboats, jet skis, wet bikes and cabin cruisers are endangered species on this stretch of river. The 5 mph speed limit, no wake rule, deep holes filled with snags, propeller bending shallows and hull crushing rocky shoals take the fun out of those kinds of boats on this kind of water. Developing an owners boat ramp in Pasture 11 is necessary because Sunriver Resort, which owns the existing boat ramp, is charging fees to the homeowner association to use it. The contract that grants homeowners access to the resort’s boat ramp has one year remaining. Sunriver owners need their own ramp. When a boat ramp for trailer boats is not in use by trailers, lots of people will use it to launch canoes, kayaks and rafts. It is much easier to walk a canoe or kayak into the water on the gradual slope of a boat ramp than it is to drop one off a steep bank. The proposed location makes sence because Sunriver owners need a boat ramp in protected water where there are no river currents to complicate launch or recovery. Pasture 11 on the existing marina lagoon is the only location along Sunriver’s five miles of river frontage that affords such protected water. It also has ample space for parking which has long been a problem at the resort’s boat ramp.

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Having a boat ramp for launching powerboats is also a safety precaution. When one of those thousands of summer rafters, canoeists or kayakers has a problem a few miles downstream, how are they to be helped? Let’s say they swamp their canoe and get stuck on the opposite bank of the river with no way back. Or worse, someone has a medical emergency while boating alone. How are they to be located and brought home? All river users should want the sheriff ’s marine patrol and Sunriver emergency medical responders to have access to Sunriver’s stretch of the Deschutes River for these very reasons. The Beattie’s multiple concerns about proposed new uses of Pasture 11 are understandable. If everything ever proposed (a compilation of years of previous studies and owner surveys) was constructed, the pasture probably would never have had horses in it. It’s important to remember that what was published in the April Scene (and available at www.sunriverowners.org > News & Notices > RFP Infrastructure & Amenities Master Plan) is a conceptual plan at this point. As was done with SHARC, concepts will be presented to owners for their input and ideas and modified accordingly. I just want the long history of the boat ramp and the trend of compatible powerboat use on this stretch of river to be acknowledged. Page 45

Tennis

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Above: Sam Querry, the highest ranked U.S. player. Below: Roberta Vinci of Italy.

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stadium court, I had visions of freezing the action with the “perfect photo” (that of a tennis racquet contacting a new tennis ball going 100 mph, and with the perfect backlighting, I

any I have used in the past that I had to purchase a monopod to support it. I read about tennis photographer’s etiquette – staying still, quiet and out of sight of the players. I studied the best places to shoot from on the court. I was in search of great angles with the goal of getting photos as the ball was just coming off the racquet. I was ready! That is until I actually tried to track the speed and quickness of worldclass athletes through the little viewfinder of my Nikon D90. It was almost happening too fast to comprehend. I felt like George Plimpton and his “par- David Ferrer of Spain. ticipatory journalism,” where he took part as an would actually capture the fuzz amateur in professional sporting in the air from that ball). I got events. I was in awe of both the into the photographers pit early, athletes and the professional before warm-ups, to claim my photographers who have shot space and prepare my camera all of the great sports photos I and the big rented lens. have seen. When the match began, only When I attended the Bryan a few feet from me, I found brothers’ match in the huge myself trying to put into action

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what I had read in the comfort of my living room. But, aiming my camera, moving with the players while trying to open the shutter at just the right time in order to capture what happens in 1/1000 of a second, was difficult at best. Thank goodness I shot digital photos and I didn’t have to develop rolls and rolls of film in order see all of the legs, arms, heads and racquets that were not in the frame. Athletes of this caliber can move fast and into surprising contortions, and still hit a great shot. The camera’s “delete” button was my friend and got a lot of use. My amateur status as both a tennis player and sports photographer will not be in jeopardy any time soon, if ever. But it was fun to try. And did I mention that Indian Wells has nice weather in March? Editor’s note: Schwing owned and operated the Village Bar & Grill 1992-2005. He became a real estate broker in 2006 and took up photography in 2008. He has been a tennis player off and on for 30 years.

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SHOULD YOU BE COLLECTING AND REMITTING ROOM TAX? If you are renting your property for less than thirty days at a time, you should be! Is your property located in unincorporated Deschutes County? In a vacation rental program only part of the time? If so, as a homeowner you are responsible for collecting and remitting transient room tax. For information, please contact the

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56166 Sable Rock Lp (273), Caldera Springs

Executive wildflower condo features 2 bdrms, 2.5baths, 1,610 sq. ft +/-. Golf Course view, located across the street from the Village, new SHARC facility and a short distance from the resort. 2 Fireplaces, 2 decks! New appliances. Sold Furnished! $219,999 MLS# 201303521 Michelle Powell, Broker, GRI (541) 771-2997

Wonderful Sunriver home w/excellent location, close to the SHARC & Village Mall. This spacious home comes w/ full furniture package, newer carpet & back to a large, peacful common area. The impressive rock frpl & vaulted ceilings create a lodge feel. $349,900 MLS# 201303385 Elizabeth Baker, Broker (541) 325-3045

Enjoy lovely river views & sunsets from this beautifully remoldeled reverse living home. Vaulted wood ceilings, cozy lava rock wood buring frpl. Hrdwd flrs, gourmet kitchen, granite counter tops, sub-zero frig. Two mstr suites, hm theater, 2nd kitchen. $698,000 MLS# 201301740 Gail Ballantyne, Broker, GRI (541) 480-7081

Mountain View Lodge is located on the fairway of the Meadows Golf Course and across the street from the amazing SHARC facility! 2 bdrms/2bths & a loft for sleeping as well as a living room & a family room. Vaulted ceilings. Front porch & back deck. $224,000 MLS# 201206666 Amy Campbell, Broker (541) 480-8565

Live the Life you Love. This home has everything to help you enjoy the Sunriver Lifestyle. Completely remodeled with slate floors, granite counters and outdoor area with hot tub. The Great Room and main floor Bonus Room make entertaining fun all year. $475,000 MLS# 201303564 Gloria Smith, Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES (541) 771-7757

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Wonderful eastern exposure with views of the second fairway and Paulina Mtns. This free standing condo has a great northwest lodge feel and many recent upgrades including kitchen, carpet & hot tub. Crosswater is gated and has security services. $615,000 MLS# 201105841 Rob Norem, Broker (541) 480-1356

Exciting new Caldera Springs home, backs to Sable Rock park & water features. Carriage house doors, granite counter tops, extensive use of rock and travertine, hrdwd flrs, huge loft/bonus rm, lrg pantry, mud rm/utility rm, oversize triple garage. $799,000 MLS# 201205401 Janet Reynolds, Principal Broker (541) 480-1026

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