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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Nature Center................ 8 Calendar...................... 13 SROA Board................ 26
Public Safety................ 24 Commentary................ 46 Classified..................... 47
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Pacific Crest Sports Festival expected to draw thousands
BendBroadband purchased by Chicago-based TDS By Brooke Snavely Less than two years after BendBroadband bought Chambers Cable and upgraded the cable TV and data network in the Sunriver area, the company announced intentions to sell. The buyer is Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., located in Chicago, Ill. On May 1, TDS announced a $261 million agreement to purchase most of BendBroadband’s assets, including the Sunriver portion of the system. Included in the sale are BendBroadband Vault, a Tier III data center, and Zolo Media, a cable advertising and broadcast business that operates KOHD (an ABC affiliate), KBNZ (a CBS affiliate) and COTV11 which offers original programming including local high school sports and the myWindow lifestyle show. “Customers will see very little, if any, change in terms of service and support,” said Amy Tykeson, BendBroadband president and CEO. “TDS is a Fortune 500 company and is consistently voted onto Forbes’ list of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies. They are second-generation family run with lots of experience in smaller markets with phones. The values they have are so similar to BendBroadband, I don’t see
By Jennifer Curtis, Nature Center Manager This year has proven to be atypical with regard to the number of calls that the Sunriver Nature Center and High Desert Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation (HDWRR) in Bend have received about “orphaned” baby owls. Owls are interesting in that they seem to get pushed out of nests by siblings, fall out by accident or the nest itself fails. Between our two organizations we have taken in more than 15 owlets this
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Two juvenile great horned owls, who were partially fledged and had left their nest, were discovered hanging out in the storage yard at SROA Public Works. The parent owl was nearby, keeping close watch on the youngsters.
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By Brooke Snavely Sunriver residents Bill and Rita Copp are taking an Honor Flight to see the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. June 11-15. Bill Copp, 88, served on a U.S. Navy minesweeper in the South Pacific in WWII. He will be taking the trip for free, courtesy of the Bend Heroes Foundation. Rita will pay about $1,300 in travel and hotel expenses to accompany her husband as his guardian. “They asked me if I’d be willing to share a room with a veteran during the trip. I told them I have a built-in veteran,” she said. Trip organizers asked Rita if she is physically capable of assisting veterans, many of who are in wheelchairs. The fact that Rita still skis Rita and Bill Copp with pictures of the minesweeper black diamond runs appeared to satisfy that concern. She may be he served on in the South Pacific in WWII, and how he looked when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy.
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The annual Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival will take place June 2729 in Sunriver. Sponsors expect more than 5,000 participants, and an estimated additional 10,000 family and friends, in events over the three days ranging from marathons and triathlons for the 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 the 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 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 on Sunday, both starting at the north boat ramp of Gull Point at Wickiup Reservoir and ending at the Sunriver Resort Lodge. For the less serious but still active types, events include: • On Sunday, the run/walk over five kilometer and 10 kilometer courses that start and end at The Village at Sunriver. Turn to Pacific, page 3 PRSRT STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID BEND, OR PERMIT NO. 213
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• The Tour de Crest, Friday morning, offers non-participating members of athletes’ families a bicycle ride on the same roads where the triathletes and duathletes 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 at Sunriver, where sponsors are providing a bicycle holding area. For children, there are two events: • On Friday, the Kid’s Splash Pedal-n-Dash is for children ages 4-12. 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 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. Family of participants will be directed to the pathway along Beaver Drive to meet their children at the finish line. • The Sunday Kid’s Dash consists of half- and one-mile 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 af-
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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 several charities and special groups, including Team in Training, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – Oregon, SW Washington, Idaho and
Amy Tykeson, (center) introduced Mark Barber (left) and David Wittwer (right) of TDS at the May 1 announcement of the sale of BendBroadband.
revenues of $70 million in 2013. “While BendBroadband has made many smart investments, it is clear that we will need to join forces with a like-minded company to gain the scale necessary to providing the cutting-edge technology and personalized customer services that consumers expect,” read a May 16 letter Tykeson sent to the Sunriver Owners Association. Tykeson said TDI’s purchase of BendBroadband requires regulatory approvals. She predicted the deal would close in the third quarter of 2014.
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any way this would not work as we are envisioning.” Tykeson said all of BendBroadband’s 280 Central Oregon employees will be retained. “We will leverage BendBroadband’s considerable expertise across our growing cable business, driving residential and commercial growth by delivering competitive broadband, video and managed services over the high-capacity network,” said David A. Wittwer, president and CEO, TDS Telecom. “We share BendBroadband’s vision of being a trusted partner to our customers and communities, and growing profitably through quality, service and innovation.” TDS provides wireless; cable and wireline broadband, TV and voice; and hosted and managed services to approximately 5.9 million customers nationwide through its business units,
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Cougar sighted in Sunriver Sunriver Scene news sources There were numerous reports of cougar sightings in Sunriver in early May. A partially eaten deer and telltale paw prints around the carcass confirmed the presence of a big cat. The first report came in May 2 when a person notified the Sunriver Police Department they saw what they believed to be a cougar in the area of Overlook Road and Landrise Lane. At that time officers advised residents, guests and visitors to keep an eye out for the cougar and to not allow pets to run loose. On May 3, a dead deer was found in Fremont Crossing that appeared to have been killed and partially eaten by a cougar. Some cougar tracks were found near the deer carcass. On May 8, the Sunriver Police Department received two more calls about a cougar. The cougar was seen south of the Sunriver Stables, close to the Deschutes River, walking north towards the marina. The cougar was last seen walking into a heavily forested area just
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south of the Sunriver Marina. Officers searched the area and were unable to locate the cat. No additional sightings were reported. On May 12, a Sunriver Police sergeant said he believed the cougar had left the area. People who see cougars are asked to call the Sunriver Police Department 541-593-1014. Wildlife officials occasionally remove cougars that linger near populated areas due to risks to livestock, people and pets. About cougars Cougars are native to Oregon and an estimated 5,000 of them range throughout the state. Their primary food source is deer, but they will also consume elk, raccoons, bighorn sheep, and other mammals and birds. Cougars are territorial animals and maintain home ranges of up to 100 square miles. Most active at dawn and dusk, cougars are lone hunters. They are generally solitary animals, except for mothers who remain with kittens for about two years. While actual cougar sightings have increased, coyotes, bobcats and dogs are often mistaken for cougars. A cougar can be identified by its large size, cat-like appearance, consistent tan or tawny body color, and Management and Consulting for Homeowner & Condominium Associations & Projects 25 Years Management Experience in Central Oregon
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• Don’t leave food and garbage outside. • Use animal-proof garbage cans. • Remove heavy brush from near the house and play areas. • Install motion-activated light outdoors along walkways and driveways. • Be more cautious at dawn and dusk when cougars are most active. • Do not feed any wildlife. By attracting other wildlife, you may also attract predators. • Keep areas around bird feeders clean.
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year — all great horned owls ranging from young nestlings to fledglings. Of those owlets, the majority of them have been re-nested, while a few others have no nest to return to or had been injured in the fall and are under veterinary care. In a single week in May, the nature center received calls on five owlets just within the Sunriver community. A call to our vet tech at HDWRR told me they took in two more babies — wow! Because there are so many factors that play into the decision to rescue an owlet, it is best to contact the nature center for assistance. In some cases the owlet may be fine and able to fend for itself without human intervention.
A staff naturalist will ask you several questions about the particular scenario so it is important as a reporter to observe as much as you can to inform our staff. • Is the owl actually a baby? Is it small and fluffy, like a big cotton ball, or is it taller with more visible wing feathers and fluff? • Does it appear to be hurt? • Do you know where the nest is? • Have you seen the parents? • Have the parents tried to feed the owlet(s)? • How many babies are there?
If you encounter a cougar • Cougars often will retreat if given the opportunity. Leave the animal a way to escape. • Stay calm and stand your ground. • Maintain direct eye contact. • Pick up children, but do so without bending down or turning your back on the cougar. • Back away slowly. • Do not run. Running triggers a chase response, which could lead to an attack. • Raise your voice and speak firmly. • If the cougar seems aggressive, raise your arms to make yourself look larger and clap your hands. • If in the very unusual event that a cougar attacks you, fight back with rocks, sticks, tools or any items available. Sources: Sunriver Police Department, Oregon Department of Fish & Wildife Look closely, there can be anywhere from one to three, and often they are hard to find. • Is there a predation risk (e.g. dogs, cats, etc.) nearby? Please do not try to feed any owlet (or other rescued wildlife). Owlets are strictly meat eaters and if they are injured or ill, feeding them can actually cause more harm than good. Please leave that to the wildlife rehabilitation team. In any case, if you find an owlet please give us a call so we can help you out. We are available between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. daily to assist you. If we don’t answer, please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We love our wildlife and want to do the best we can for them. Stop by the nature center for assistance or call us at 541593-4394.
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asked to assist as many as three veterans on the trip. Their daughter, Madeline Copp-Brashear who lives in Philadelphia, will join them. Bill’s military service Bill Copp enlisted in the Navy in December 1942 at age 17. He spent 30 months on a minesweeper in the South Pacific patrolling in the Gilberts, Marshalls, Marianas and Admiralty islands. “Our slogan was: Where the fleet goes, we’ve already been,” he said. Copp served as quartermaster on the YMS 301, a 136-foot long ship built with a hull of wood so it wouldn’t attract magnetic mines. WWII era minesweepers towed floats attached to paravanes. Long steel cables attached to the paravanes swept at preset depths a few hundred feet to the right or left
Bill Copp ready for action aboard the YMS 301, a WWII U.S. Navy minesweeper in the South Pacific.
of the ship. Cutters attached to the cables would slice through the mines’ mooring cables, causing the mines to float to the surface. Once floating, sharpshooters fired at the mines from a safe distance until they exploded. The ship had a crew of 32, four officers, six deck guns and a load of depth charges. The
Sunriver Resort donated $1,355 to La Pine High School to support La Pine High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) program. The donation of the proceeds from the Run for Chocolate event will help send qualified La Pine High School FBLA students to the National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tenn., this summer. This contribution was made possible by the generosity of the Run for Chocolate participants. Although the run was cancelled due to inclement weather, many runners elected to donate their race entry fees to La Pine
High School FBLA in lieu of receiving a refund. Steve Parnell and Matt Montgomery accepted the donation on behalf of La Pine High School from Sunriver Resort’s Managing Director Tom O’Shea; Director of Operations, T.J. Pierri; Director of Human Resources, Molly Davis and Senior Marketing Manager, Molly Johnson. “La Pine High School has enjoyed a long standing relationship with Sunriver Resort and we value our partnership with them,” said FBLA Program Advisor Steve Parnell. “Several of our students have worked events at the resort, giving them
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Prehearing conference held on Sunriver Water rate case
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Sunriver to host weekend of wildflowers, gardens and outdoor fun The Central Oregon Wildflower Show, hosted by the Sunriver Nature Center and made possible by volunteers with the High Desert Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Oregon (NPSO), returns to Sunriver June 20-22. Working under a special permit from the U.S. Forest Service, volunteer harvesters will fan out across Central Oregon the day before the show’s June 20 opening to collect the plants. Once the clippings are delivered to the nature center, botanists from the local NPSO chapter and U.S. Forest Service work well into the evening hours to identify, vase and label each plant in time for the show’s opening the next morning. “This is the only wildflower show in all of Central Oregon,” said Susan Berger, NPSO High Desert Chapter vice president and show volunteer. “Our chapter is excited about the show’s return and we see it as a great opportunity to assist the nature center to educate others about Oregon’s native plants and habitats.” Aside from the floral displays, this year’s show will feature native plants and ponderosa seedlings for sale from Wintercreek Restoration and Project Ponderosa, a display on noxious weeds, guest lectures on topics such as native plant landscaping, botanical hikes, crafts for children and more. A wildflower photography show and slideshow will showcase
newest phenomenon, stand up paddle boarding. Displays of kayaking, fishing and rafting are also planned. The Home and Garden Show will be located throughout the village Courtyard and north lawn. There are activities for kids and admission is free. Rain or shine, it will be a great time. For information on this or any of the family friendly events visit the website at www.villageatsun river.com
Wildflower lectures All lectures will be held at SHARC and included with show admission Friday, June 20 • 8:30–9:30 a.m. Unique and rare plants of the Deschutes National Forest • 9:45–10:45 a.m. Food and medicinal uses of high desert plants. • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. The Wilderness Act at 50: How Oregon fell behind and what we can do about it • 12:15–1:15 p.m. Geobotany of Oregon Saturday, June 21 • 8:30–9:30 a.m. The Oregon Flora Project. • 9:45–10:45 a.m. Native plant propagation • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Gardening for wildlife • 12:15–1:15 p.m. Landscaping with native plants in Central Oregon rare plants and flowers found in the region. “We are also recruiting volunteers to help “spring clean” the center’s botanical garden on Sunday, June 22,” said Jennifer Curtis, nature center manager. “Stop by and get your hands dirty, we’ll provide tools and
snacks.” The show is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission is $8 adults, $6 for ages 2-12 and is good for the entire weekend. Admission includes the flower show, lectures and tours of the nature center. A free shuttle bus will be available 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to shuttle visitors between the nature center, lectures at SHARC and the outdoor show in The Village at Sunriver. For more information, call 541-593-4394, visit www. sunrivernaturecenter.org or like the event on Facebook at www. facebook.com/centraloregon wildflowershow
to help get your Sunriver home or rental ready for all seasons. There will be demonstrations throughout the day that homeowners can use. Thinking about updating your yard? Meet the landscapers at one of our garden and landscaping booths for tips and tricks on how to make your garden an oasis. Find various plants, flowers, and ways to landscape your home for that much needed upgrade. Maybe a new hot tub is what your deck or patio needs? Once your future home has been envisioned, hop over to a food demonstration for new recipe and cooking ideas. Watch local and professional chefs give Outdoor, Home and Garden demonstrations on everything Show in the village The Village at Sunriver is from simple summer dishes to bringing back the popular Out- exquisite cuisine. An outdoor adventure comdoor, Home and Garden Show June 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ponent will complement the The village will be filled with home and garden theme of trade representatives of the gar- the show. Explore and learn dening, landscaping, décor, and about Central Oregon’s favorite home improvement industries outdoor activities including the
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Community garage sale Back by popular demand, SHARC Ambassadors are planning the second annual Community Garage Sale to be held Saturday, Sept. 6 in the east parking lot of SHARC from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity for homeowners to downsize and recycle household items; and to help support the Newberry Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, who will receive a major portion of the space rental fees ($30 per 9’ X 18’ space). Homeowners can share a space with a neighbor, or rent more than one space. “The sale is open to the public, and we are hoping for an even larger turnout than last year’s successful event,” said Chris Harrison, SROA event coordinator. “Sign up now to ensure your space, and enjoy participating in this fun event with your Sunriver neighbors.” Register by calling the Homeowner ID office at SHARC at 541-585-3147. Ask for a homeowner vendor guide, which provides all the information necessary to participate. “It’s not too soon to start putting your sale items aside, and to get signed up for one or more of the limited spaces available,” Harrison said.
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Friends of the Sunriver Area Library are looking for professional and emerging artists to show their creative works at the library for an Artists of 97707 special exhibit opening Sept. 1. All artists residing or owning property in the 97707 ZIP code are welcome to submit. A variety of media is welcome, and the show will run through Nov. 1. The library space accommodates framed work to be hung on the walls (note: no “sawtooth” hangers permitted), and has display cases for work such as pottery or jewelry or other 3D media. You may choose to submit a piece of art that is for sale or not. If your work is offered for sale, you agree that 25 percent of the price of the item will be a donation to the Sunriver Friends of the Library. More details and an application form will soon be available at the library and online. For further information contact Karen Maier 971-241-5532.
Library programs June 10, 17 and 24, 10:30 a.m. Family Fun Storytime: Stories, songs, rhymes, crafts to develop early literacy skills for ages 0-5. June 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). June 17, 1:30 p.m. The Sound of Music: How does our voice work? Come explore the world of sound and make your own mini djembe. Ages 6-11. June 18, 2-4 p.m. Know Fun. Know Games: Strategy games and more. All ages. June 24, 1:30 p.m. Volcanic Eruption. Explosive demonstrations and gooey lava by High Desert Museum staff. Ages 6-11. June 25, 2 p.m. Galaxy Crafts, ages 9-18: Bring your own dark-colored shirt and learn some cool art techniques.
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What’s up with Chuck? A swan update sunriver nature center & oregon observatory By Kody Osborne, Lead Naturalist Some locals may already know the story on our resident trumpeter swan, Chuck. He lives in Sunriver thanks to a partnership between Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, the Swan Society and the Sunriver Nature Center in an effort to increase the mating numbers of this majestic swan species. This giant, soft-hearted bird currently resides in Lake Aspen, alongside the nature center. Although Chuck may call Lake Aspen home, he is obviously not opposed to some exploration. Many Sunriver residents and visitors have seen Chuck off the grounds, wandering through the waterways of the Sun River. In fact, Chuck made it as far as the 17th fairway of the Meadows golf course (as far as we know). He typically spent his time safely within the confines of the waterways, but
did venture inland on a few occasions. It is completely OK that Chuck ventures away from the nature center but that poses some inherent dangers for him. Receiving a tip from a local resident who lived just off the 12th fairway—SNCO staff investigated reports of a “giant white bird” touring the green and poking his head into the business of residents and golfers. Because of his time in close proximity to humans, Chuck has become a little more than comfortable with his bi-pedal neighbors, often considering them a source of easy and free snacks. Few difficulties have arisen as a result of Chuck’s inherent curiosity, however he did get a little overzealous with a couple of golfers and was chased by a dog. Luckily for Chuck he’s quick. While Chuck appears at times to be “tame,” the Sunriver Nature Center would like to use this opportunity to remind
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as we like to keep track of where he feels he needs to spend his time. For the safety of Chuck and Sunriver residents and visitors, please continue to treat wildlife with the utmost respect and caution. Trumpeter swans are some of the most elegant and beautiful bird species of North America and we encourage all to enjoy Chuck from a safe and appropriate distance. For any more information on Chuck or any of the other wildlife of Sunriver, please don’t hesitate to call.
Nature cams twittering at the nature center By Kody Osborne, Lead Naturalist The Sunriver Nature Center is glad to announce a special partnership with Discover Sunriver. Discover Sunriver has set the nature center up with a “Sunriver owl cam” – a revolving video feed that lets nature lovers into the lives of songbirds and some of our resident raptors. Follow the Sunriver Nature Center on our Twitter feed at @SRNatureCenter and look for the hashtag #SunriverOwlCam. Currently, visitors can find 30 second clips of Aquila, our blind golden eagle. We are still working out a few bugs but are excited to share our animals’ lives on the worldwide web. Thank you Discover Sunriver. Stay tuned to the Sunriver Nature Center Twitter feed for news updates, events and great nature spotting opportunities.
Run for the Birds, Passport to Nature events July 26 Start loosening up your wings and get ready to fly in the Run for the Birds, July 26 at the Sunriver Resort. The 5K starts at 8 a.m., 10K at 8:10 a.m. and the children’s race at 9:30 a.m. All races start at the Sunriver Resort Lodge. Google “Run for the Birds Sunriver Resort” for all the details and to register online. After the Run for the Birds bring the entire family over to
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Summer night viewing at Oregon Observatory By Bob Grossfeld, Observatory Manager June is a wonderful time to look at Saturn as it climbs higher in the night sky and we should have great views. We begin June with the Oregon Observatory open just on Wednesday and Saturdays. Then, beginning June 15, we shift to our summer schedule, operating Tuesdays through Sundays with evening viewing 9-11 p.m. Our daytime viewing will be daily 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Our solar viewing program is free. Donations are gladly accepted, or show your support by purchasing a solar pass, which provides a discount on evening programs and for special items in the astronomy store. Don’t forget to sign up for the Oregon Observatory kids’ classes. Classes this year include rocketry, sundials and telescopes, and they usually fill up quickly. Check oregonobservatory.org for more information.
The staff is finishing up projects around the observatory, including updates to three of the drives under our telescopes. The Yocum 20-inch telescope in the dome has been updated to a drive system that will allow the telescope to aim at different parts of the sky. The Robert Glass Starport is also getting a new drive. The Tryon 102 drive, used for solar and evening programs, has a new Avalon goto drive from Italy. We are the first to use
Second Tern provides costumes for theater group Cast members in the Sunriver Stars production of “Midsummer Night’s Dream” had a field day going through big boxes of costumes loaned from the Second Tern Thrift Store. Actors from 8 to 80 were transformed into fairies, kings and townsfolk at the costumemaking workshop supervised by director, Victoria KristyZalewski. “The kindness and generosity of Gail Beeson and her Second Tern crew was amazing,” said Kristy-Zalewski. “Many of the actors did not have costume-making materials at home and were delighted to have all of these costume pieces to create with.” The finished costume creations will be seen on stage June 6-8 at SHARC.
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Peyton McMaster sports a costume courtesy of the Second Tern Thrift Store. McMaster plays a member of The Mechanics in the Sunriver Stars Community Theater production of a Midsummer Night’s Dream June 6-8 at SHARC.
“The Second Tern Thrift Store is pleased to be part of a community filled with incredible talent,” said Gail Beeson, Second Tern Thrift Store volunteer coordinator. Stop by the Second Tern open Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to see the variety of items offered for sale. All
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this type of drive in a public observatory in the United States. It features a belt drive system, which will have less wear and tear than the current worm gears. The Matthews 30-inch telescope out on the Karen Clarke Star Deck is getting some updates too. With some matching donations from Sideareal Technology of Portland, we will be adding a new goto drive system early in June. Don’t worry. We have a 24-inch telescope to use as a substitute while improvements are made. We will be offering some
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new programs in the Old Mill District in Bend on Monday. This includes solar viewing from noon to 2 p.m., and a new evening program on Monday nights at the Old Mill. We will also be joining the Sunriver Resort for their S’mores under the Stars program 9-10:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. Resort staff will roast marshmallows while we have our scopes looking at the stars and planets. As you can see, we have some great activities and improvements for the summer ahead. I am excited to see the weather improve, and have the observatory open more often. 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 ’scopes. Over 1000 Jobs Approved by SROA Design Committee Thousands of Additions and Remodels in Sunriver Tons of Happy Customers!
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Nature Center Open daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission: $4 adults; $3 kids; members free. Wildflower Show June 2022, 9-5 a.m. See wildflower and plants on display, vendors, guest lectures and more. Oregon Observatory Open Wednesday and Saturday 9-11 p.m. until June 14. Open Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15, 9-11 p.m. After June 14 open Tuesday-Sunday 9-11 p.m. Closed Mondays. Admission: $8 adults, $6 kids, members free. Daily solar viewing 11 a.m.2 p.m. begins June 15. Admission: Free, donations accepted. Kids classes at the observatory on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays,10:30-12:30 p.m., beginning the week of the June 15. Classes include family beginner rocket class, rocket science class (solid fuel), sun dial class, and a class on telescopes. Information: 541-593-4442 or www.sunrivernaturecenter. org SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2014
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Two presentations at the Sunriver Anglers Club’s June gathering The June 19 Sunriver Anglers Club meeting at SHARC will feature two presentations, each about 30 minutes. First up will be Bryon Salaz, a licensed fishing guide from the Hook Fly Shop, located in The Village at Sunriver. Salaz will talk about the 2014 fishing outlook at local lakes and streams, and the appropriate tackle for a productive fishing day. Salaz has been guiding locally since 2008, from Crooked River to the Cascade lakes, and will share his expertise for the right fly, at the right time on the right water for the best results. The second presentation by Jeff Ruthardt, an EMT with the Sunriver Fire Department, will be about wilderness first aid techniques and emergen-
cy communication methods. These are good things to know if your fishing partner or someone else nearby has a problem far from professional emergency help. Ruthardt has been called to a number of field issues and mobility injuries far off the beaten track since he began working for the department in 2002. He can demonstrate the latest CPR techniques as well as how to best remove fish hooks from human flesh. Along with members, guests (men and women) are welcome to attend the June 19 meeting to hear these presentations. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. but many folks arrive earlier, about 6:45, to swap fish stories. Information: www.sunriver anglers.org
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The Sunriver Anglers Club is offering a discount for new members who join the group before July 1. Since 1977, the club has promoted sport fishing and conservation in Central Oregon. The Sunriver Anglers Club mission is: • To broaden the public’s knowledge, understanding, and enjoyment of the sport of fishing through instruction, events, and service. • To encourage, advocate, and support conservation and protection of watersheds, fish habitat, and wild fish populations. • To provide educational opportunities for school children to learn about fish, fish habitat, and related aspects of the environment; and to learn basic fishing skills, principles of stewardship, ethical conduct, and safety around the water. • To promote good sportsmanship and a code of ethics among all anglers. Since 2006, the Sunriver Anglers Club has invested more than $168,000 improving sport fishing, supporting organizations working on stabilizing water flows on the Upper Deschutes and Little Deschutes rivers, removing invasive fish, providing scholarships to OSU students and partnering with federal, state, and county resource agencies. Annually, the Sunriver Anglers: • Co-sponsor the Kokanee Karnival for area students providing educational activities related to rivers and fisheries. Turn to Club, page 11
June is the month for the Men’s Club annual picnic. The event will be held on Thursday, June 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Mary McCallum Park. Come on out and enjoy the camaraderie of your friends and the great cooking of the best chefs of the Men’s Club. The menu will be similar to last year with a choice of bratwurst or barbecued chicken accompanied by three bean salad, potato salad, chips, cookies and soda. We also provide plates, utensils, cups and napkins. Doors open at 11:30. The lunch service is planned from 11:30 to 12:30. There is no cost to anyone who pre-registers and who has attended at least one of the luncheons since last September. Otherwise, the cost for lunch is $3 per person. We have enjoyed putting together this season’s programs and hope all Sunriver men and women have benefited from them. We do not meet in the summer, but will start up again next September. You do need to sign up, so we know how much food to buy. To sign-up, please use the sign-up sheet posted at the Marketplace on Cottonwood, or email us at Sunriver. Mensclub@yahoo.com. Please indicate your menu choice on the sign-up sheets.
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tral Oregon articles that have featured his art. His realistic oil paintings evoke a sense of nostalgia with subjects from the 1930s and 1940s. Other paintings depict steam locomotives, biplanes and antique model cars (hint, hint… Father’s Day is coming.). Hamilton paints what he knows and where he goes so his subjects also include the bounty of nature. His inspiration comes from spending time outdoors in Central Oregon where there is color and surprise around every corner. Gallery regulars will be excited to see new art by long time gallery favorite, Dottie Moniz. One of Moniz’ newest pieces, “Burst of Spring,” demonstrates the artist’s ability to combine an array of techniques and materials to create her popular collage images. Like many artists, Moniz gets inspiration
Summer is heating up at the Artists Gallery Sunriver. The gallery is now offering longer daytime hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, giving visitors more time to spend chatting with artists and admiring locally produced artwork. The optimum time to hang out with all of the artists is during the Second Saturday reception on June 14, 4-7pm. Hangin’ out includes munchies and beer and wine and soft drinks. All of the monthly featured artists will be in the gallery to answer questions about their work. One of this month’s featured artists is oil painter Bill Hamilton. Although new to the gallery, art enthusiasts may already be familiar with Hamilton’s work from various Cen-
restoration and habitat renewal projects. • Sponsor outings, seminars and presentations related to fishing and the environment. Consider joining the Sunriver Anglers to learn more about the great fishing opportunities in Central Oregon. The club meets on the third Thursday of the month. Visit www.Sunriver Anglers.org for information and membership applications.
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• Host and feed over 200 kids at the club’s annual Free Fishing Day. • Support efforts to restore winter water flows on the Upper Deschutes River. • Award scholarships to qualified OSU fish and wildlife graduate students. • Participate in stream
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from nature — combining abstraction and realism to give her art an edge. Moniz says that some pieces lend themselves to fabric, others to paper, watercolors or acrylics. Another of her featured pieces is a trio of tulips utilizing fabrics that evoke watery colors. Potter Peter Roussel, also featured in June, has some new
pieces on display. Judging from the volume of his sales, gallery visitors are familiar with Roussel’s horsehair pottery. It is so named because the process does in fact use horsehair at the end of the firing process to create a unique decorative pattern on the surface of the vessel. The artist is sharing even more of his artistic techniques for creating decorative vessels. Many of his newer pieces are a study in black and white crackle finish. Some pieces have variegated finish with touches of gold leaf. Others are finished with ties of horsehair and stone beads. Each piece is unique. Watercolor artist Deni Porter is displaying pieces that demonstrate her love of painting animals. Techniques range from realistic to impressionistic and subjects from wild to domestic. Porter has long had a local following for her commissioned pet portraits. P.S.: See something in the
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SHARC spring cleaning projects Spring cleaning means different things in different places. This year at the Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC) spring cleaning included high temperature pressure washing and sealing of the patios and pool decks, as well as a thorough scrubbing of the sliding surface on the tubing hill. All parts of SHARC are maintained on regular basis but after hosting approximately 600,000 visits in its first two years of operation, facility managers decided additional steps were required to restore some items to like-new condition and keep them in top working order. The pool decks and patios, particularly high-traffic areas like entries and hallways where use is concentrated, were getting grimy from the sheer volume of feet walking over them. Patrick Johnson, SROA aquatics manager, described the build-up as a combination of skid marks from soft-soled shoes and sandals, sunscreen residue, liquids and dropped food items that got baked on which stained and discolored the stamped concrete both inside and outside SHARC. Johnson said the floors and concrete surfaces are regularly pressure washed in the summer,
but the buildup was becoming more apparent. The team rented a high-pressure washer that is able to continuously produce water that reaches up to 200 degrees and the combination of the two made a drastic difference. “Knowing that many people walk barefoot on their way to and from the pools, we sourced a product, ironically called ‘Shark Grip,’ that adds a microscopic skid-resistant layer to the freshly cleaned patios and decks. The skid-resistant layer contains millions of tiny particles that improve traction in wet conditions without feeling different to someone walking barefoot,” Johnson said. Tubing hill cleaning The combination of hot water and high pressure also yielded improved cleaning results of the Neveplast sliding surface on the tubing hill. Tubing hill attendants apply a “goo” substance on the bottom of the tubes to accelerate the speed at which the tubes slide down the hill. Little by little that goo accumulates in the blades of the artificial turf and attracts dirt, which increases friction and slows the ride. In order to remove the accumulation of thrill-killing goo and
Lifeguard Mary Cox pressure washes the patio at SHARC, above, while SROA Public Works crews dismantled and cleaned the plastic surface of the tubing hill.
under laid the artificial sliding surface with a geo-textile material that allows moisture to percolate through to the ground, instead of causing it to run downhill and pool at the foot of Peck’s Peak which contributed to the mud and debris buildup in the Neveplast. It took considerable effort to disassemble, clean and reassemble the Neveplast. The
dirt, SROA Public Works crews disassembled the Neveplast and pressure-washed each segment from both sides. While they had the Neveplast disassembled for cleaning, crews replaced the Visquinelike material that originally
Paving of the Sunriver to Lava Butte multi-use path entrances were also planned. Until paving is complete, pedestrians and cyclists are directed to detour around the construction zones. Detours include Trail 2.1 that originates near circle 7 on Sunriver’s north end and connects to the Benham East Day Use Area. From there, trail users are directed to the Black Rock Trail or to walk or ride along the Benham Falls Road up to the Lava Lands Visitor Center. Construction began in February and progressed quickly through clearing, earthwork, and laying and compacting the pathway’s gravel base. The $1.8 million project was awarded to High Desert Aggregate & Paving and is funded by the Public
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Citizen Patrol------------------------------------------------ 3:30 p.m. SROA Admin
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Magistrate---------------------------------------------------- 10 a.m. SROA Admin
Public Affairs Committee------------------------------- 1:30 p.m. SROA Admin
Nominating Committee-------------------------------- 3 p.m. SROA Admin
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Design Committee---------------------------------------- 10 a.m. SROA Admin
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Finance Committee-------------------------------------- 9 a.m. SROA Admin
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Community Planning & Public Affairs Jane Boubel, chair
Wildflower Show------------------------------------------- 9 a.m. Sunriver Nature Center
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SROA Board of Directors Bob Nelson, president
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Wildflower Show------------------------------------------- 9 a.m. Sunriver Nature Center
Home, Garden & Outdoor Show-------------------- 11 a.m. Village at Sunriver
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Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival------------- Village at Sunriver
Design Ann Byers, chair
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Election Kathie Thatcher, co-chair
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Covenants Scott Hartung, chair
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Wednesday Sunriver Rotary 7:30 a.m., Hearth Room at the Sunriver Lodge Info: 541-593-7381
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Duplicate Bridge 6 p.m., First, second, fourth & fifth Thursday, Crescent room at SHARC. Info: 541-593-9397
Saturday Weight Watchers 9:15 a.m. Weigh-in 8:45 a.m. Sage Springs, Sunriver Resort
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Oil landscapes and monotypes on display at Sunriver Lodge By Billye Turner Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery presents a fine art exhibit featuring oil landscapes by Janice Druian, and monotypes by Tracy Leagjeld in the upper gallery along with oils by Barbara Slater in the lower gallery. The exhibit continues through July 5. Painter and printmaker Tracy Leagjeld creates monotypes on board as well as on paper on board. The finished print needs no framing behind glass, avoiding reflection from glass so prominent in Central Oregon sun. The artist notes that glass tends to dull the lush texture achieved with the layering of the relief inks on the board. Beginning with a drawing, often of landscape or city scenes as reference, Leagjeld paints the plate with thickly textured inks then lays the board or paper onto the inked plate. She applies pressure by hand to transfer the ink onto the board. Most printers, including those working with monotypes, traditionally use a press. Leagjeld’s method requires strength and constant pressure to transfer the inks from the plate. “Forests, meadows, deserts and cities all have unique energy. I try to absorb their energy and hopefully transfer this experience to the art on which I
am working. If accomplished, I am satisfied with my work. I am not interested with capturing exact shape and color. Rather, I strive to feel the spirit of the place and then create work that allows the viewer to experience this spirit or energy,” Leagjeld said A native of Bend, the artist now resides and works in Portland. Leagjeld helped to found and manage the Tumalo Art Company with co-founder Susan Luckey Higdon. Bend artist Janice Druian presents oil landscapes reflecting the beauty of remote parts of Oregon and Idaho in their opalescent mountains, vermillion cliffs and dramatic sunrises and sunsets. Her palette, expressing the vibrant light of the region, encompasses the entire color spectrum. Druian’s art appeared at the 8th Annual (2014) Plein Air Invitational in Borrego Springs and at the 2014 invitational Cowgirl Up: the Other Half of the West at the Desert Caballeros Museum in Wickenburg, Arizona. Showing in the lower gallery are Barbara Slater’s oils reflecting her passion for barnyard animals that began in her youth. The artist paints her impressions of the personalities of cows and roosters creat-
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ing endearing visions of these subjects. This show also introduces Slater’s richly colored land-
scapes of Central Oregon including over-scale, brilliant red poppies growing in fields. Ranch and Country Magazine of Santa Ynez, Calif., frequently features her work on its cover. She is a member of Oil Painters of America and the California
Art Club. Sunriver invites the public to the exhibitions at the Lodge, open all hours. Billye Turner organizes exhibitions for Sunriver Resort and provides additional information at 503-780-2828.
Couple to give presentations on African field work Two presentations about mission field work in Kenya, East Africa are scheduled for June 1 and 5 at Sunriver Christian Fellowship. David and Allison Tarus, missionaries in Kenya and daughter and son-in-law of fulltime Sunriver residents Terry and Gina Tjaden, will speak at Sunriver Christian Fellowship Sunday, June 1, at 7 p.m. The Sunriver community is invited to come see pictures and hear stories of the Tarus’s journey of passion to serve the poor and suffering through Living Room Ministries Inter-
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Safety first: SROA tennis courts receive court numbers and street addresses By Brooke Snavely If you and your friends were playing tennis at Tennis Hill and somebody fainted or was injured and you called 911, dispatchers probably wouldn’t know where to send emergency responders. That’s because, until recently, the tennis courts were never coordinated with their five-digit street addresses. Further complicating the situation, the previous court numbering system repeated at each court complex. This meant there were six court 1s scattered around Sunriver. Not even Sunriver firefighters and paramedics, who are familiar with the community, knew which court 1 to respond to unless someone specified, “court 1
at North Courts.” Most visitors would not know which court complex to direct emergency responders to and probably couldn’t tell 911 dispatchers the name of the nearest road or intersection. Such location identification challenges are addressed in the 2014 version of the Sunriver map produced by the Sunriver Owners Association. Each SROA tennis court will be designated with its own unique number 1 to 24. Pickleball courts will be numbered 1 through 6. All courts will be signed with the complex name and five-digit street address recorded with Deschutes County. “It was something we’ve been thinking about. We were in the
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process of printing the new map and this was the opportune time to make the changes,” said Susan Berger, SROA Communications Coordinator. Berger verified the need to create sequential court numbers and street addresses with Rod Bjorvick, Sunriver Fire Department assistant chief, who made the necessary contacts with the Deschutes County 911 Dispatch Center. The 2014 map was scheduled go to press about the same time as the June issue of the Sunriver Scene. It should be available by early June. The maps are available at three roadside pullouts
Tennis Court names, numbers and addresses • North Tennis Courts 1-9, 17900 West Core Road • Tennis Hill Courts 10-15, 57525 East Cascade Road • Marketplace Tennis Courts 16-17, 18175 Cottonwood Road • Meadow Village Tennis Courts 18-20, 56835 East Meadow Road • Ranch Cabins Tennis Courts 21-22, 57575 Abbot Drive • Winners Circle Tennis Courts 23-24, 15 Winners Circle Pickleball Complex • Fort Rock Pickleball Courts 1-6, 57525 East Cascade Road near entry points to Sunriver, also at SHARC, SROA and most property management companies. “There will be added expense to create and install the new
signage and make some updates to our websites and printed materials, but the safety and well-being of our residents and visitors is very important to us,” said Berger.
The Phantom Diner: HOLA! Sunriver I put the top down on my vintage ’63 Citroen and headed down the road with the classics on the radio and nothing above but blue sky and lodgepole pines. My case in Louisville was wrapped up and tied with a bright red bow. I’d even got a tip…. California Chrome to win. Life was good. I came around circle 3 and headed past the nature center and observatory. It was good to see the horses running free in the pasture. They reminded me of that case I solved in Arizona last month – hot sun, hot sauce and icy margaritas by the pool. Did I mention that I’m a bit of a margarita aficionado? Picked the taste up the year I worked in Guadalajara. Jose Cuervo and me…. those were the days! I’ve tasted ‘em all but in my book you can’t find a better margarita than at Hola! I pointed my maroon baby towards the marina parking lot, put the top up and went inside. It was early yet so I was shown
to my favorite table right on the river. Before I could say tequila, my cheery hostess was at my side with the menus. The drinks menu takes time to ponder for the novice. I’ve enjoyed the “red cactus” on occasions when I want a tasty treat but need to keep a clear head for a case I’m working. It has just the right amount of Sauza tequila and orange liquor mixed with OJ, lime and a touch of Hibiscus nectar. It’s thirst quenching without causing aunt Sophie to dance on the table. I’ve tossed back a few “super margaritas” in my day as well. They mix up a shot of Zircon with Triple Sec, toss in some lime and OJ and swirl it around with some primo mix. This is the one I recommend to those accustomed to a Mexican restaurant style ‘rita. Delicioso but tame. I wasn’t feeling tame today so I went for my all-time favorite, the “Mexican Martini.” Man what a drink! They take El Tesoro Silver, Grand Gala and lime and shake it all together with ice. The martini glass
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Celeste Hari, utility analyst; Jason Jones, Oregon Department of Justice; and Laurel Anderson of the Oregon Public Utility Commission led the May public meeting of the Sunriver Water LLC rate case.
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ity’s proposal. Step 4, a public comment hearing and step 5, a prehearing conference, were the subject of the meeting. “Sunriver Water has requested an average increase of 28 percent. That request is not final nor has PUC vetted the numbers. The commission has 30 days to respond to the filing. We don’t just take their numbers and say okay,” Hari said. She noted the case is suspended for six months and that January 15, 2015 is the new effective date unless issues are resolved sooner. “We’ve already gotten a box full of information from Sunriver Water. The burden of proof is on the utility. PUC’s job is to get that proof from them. That information allows staff to development a position. There is no guarantee of the 10 percent rate of return they’ve requested. The rates must have factual data to support them.” Hari said the 10 percent rate of return PUC permits water utility companies to make “is intended to allow a return sufficient to attract capital investment.” That statement
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something special and the chef did not disappoint. I ordered the seafood paella and savored every bite. The portion was so generous, it was really enough for two to share. (Why didn’t I ask Veronica to join me?) The presentation could have been photographed and hung on the wall. Sumptuous chunks of scallop and halibut, clams and shrimp, calamari and mussels mingled
prompted a question from the audience about how the utility’s low capital shown on its balance sheet affects the PUC’s analysis of the rate of return. Another audience member questioned if PUC analyzes the utility for effective management. Hari said PUC does examine wages and what the utility charges for management per each customer. “If Sunriver was charging $5 per customer and other companies were only charging $2, we’d want to better understand such a request.” Gerry Stearns said he works for a homeowner association in Sunriver that has two water service lines, maintains a pool and irrigates two acres of lawn. “I calculated a 47 percent increase for pool water and 41 percent increase for the 2-inch metered line. These percentages
blow us out of the water. Our bill is going to go sky high.” He requested PUC review the proposed rate differences between customers. Stearns requested PUC study several of Sunriver Water’s accounts, including its contract management account. “$177,000 for management seems exorbitant. Why not make that a salaried employee?” “The points you raise are points we will examine,” said Michael Grant, a PUC administrative law judge assigned to the rate case. Stearns also inquired about the utility’s stated need for a new water reservoir. Terry Penhollow, vice president of Sunriver Water, said most of Sunriver between the railroad tracks and circle 5 is a high-pressure zone. North of
in a sauce surprised by the addition of chorizo! I swooned over every bite and it takes quite a lot to get me to swoon. The diner one table over was sizzling, or was that the vegetarian fajita that was just placed in front of her? Not your average plate of overcooked onions and green peppers, her skillet was packed with potatoes, white and sweet, onions, peppers, and tomatoes in a tantalizing sauce. It was served with a picturesque side of rice, beans and guacamole. I saw her ask
for a container of ghost sauce to sprinkle on top. I don’t get many cases down Mexico way anymore so when I’m in the mood for a taste of something hot and spicy or just a unique drink at the bar, I head to Hola! Satisfied and full I paid my tab, already thinking of coming back. As I headed out the door, Violet Crabtree rushed up and grabbed my arm. “You’ve got to help me,” she whispered... To be continued. Hola! 4.5 out of possible 5 stars
circle 5 is a standard pressure zone in which areas of low pressure exist. A new reservoir to serve the north end of Sunriver would balance out the water pressure. “It’s been a concern for years,” Penhollow said. Frank Brocker asked what guidelines PUC employs to prevent a utility “from asking for the moon and settling for a lot less?” Hari responded that PUC staff goes line by line through the applicant’s revenue model. “If they ask for 28 percent and our model suggests only two percent is needed, we aren’t going to settle at 14 percent. We never just meet in the middle.” Stearns asked about Sunriver Water’s proposed $650,000 reservoir improvement and how it differs from a statement elsewhere on the application describing $3.5 million in capital additions. Penhollow responded that the $650,000 is a portion of the cost to bore under the railroad tracks and install a new line to equalize water pressure to the north end of the property. He said the new line would connect to a 1.25 million gallon tank the utility wants to install behind the lake. Patty Klascius asked if PUC will review Sunriver Water’s strategic plan and risk liability. Hari said they do review proposed reservoir expansions
in a general sense. “We consider whether it’s appropriate or speculative. We would be concerned if we sensed someone was expanding too quickly and we would ask if that’s in the best interest of the company and the customers.” Stearns concluded the public comments by congratulating Sunriver Water for providing “the best water anywhere.” The meeting shifted to the PUC staff’s proposed schedule for reviewing rate case UW 160. June 8 was identified as the deadline for petitions from parties that wish to intervene in the case. A settlement conference is scheduled July 31. A second settlement conference, if necessary, is scheduled Aug. 28. PUC staff and intervener direct testimony is due Oct. 1. The water company’s rebuttal testimony is due Oct. 16. An evidentiary hearing, if necessary, is scheduled for Nov. 13, and the PUC’s final decision is due by Dec. 31. PUC staff identified 1) revenues and expenses, 2) proposed adjustments, 3) rate spread and design, 4) rate base, 5) capital improvements, 6) quality of service, 7) new service provision and expansion, and 8) management contract as potential issues. Information: http://apps. puc.state.or.us/edockets/docket.asp?DocketID=18885
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overboard. Admiral Chester Nimitz said the typhoon’s impact “represented a more crippling blow to the Third Fleet than it might be expected to suffer in anything less than a major action.” Hazardous duty “When we weren’t sweeping for mines, we escorted convoys,” Copp said. “If we got a signal on the sonar, we’d close in and drop depth charges.” Copp witnessed a minesweeper, identical to the one he was on, hit a mine, explode and sink with all hands lost. “After that, we had orders to keep our distance from the other minesweepers in case one of them hit a mine.” With all the explosives on board, when a minesweeper exploded “there wasn’t anything left,” he said. Copp said service in the South Pacific was physically exhausting. The heat and humidity dictated minimal clothing — they mostly wore shorts and went shirtless and barefoot unless there was an inspection.
Helmets and life vests were worn during hazardous duty operations. Due to the threat of malaria and other tropical diseases, Copp said his eyes, and the eyes of his fellow sailors, turned yellow from the Quinine tablets they took. Creature comforts included sleeping on the deck at night, and occasional shore leaves on atolls where there wasn’t an enemy presence. Copp said his minesweeper worked so far ahead of the task forces that he never got to attend a USO show. Tokyo Rose, the Japanese propaganda broadcaster, provided most of the crew’s entertainment. “The music was great. Rose would tell the troops about the shore workers making out with their girls back home ‘while your out here getting $21 a month to get your butts shot off.’ We just laughed.” After a refit, the YMS 301 was sent to the Aleutians in July 1945. Most of the United States crew was replaced with Russians in preparation for a crossing of the North Pacific and assault on Japan. Copp thanked President
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Truman for dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. “That saved us the final assault on Japan. Estimates at the time were that action saved 14 million lives — two million U.S. and 12 million Japanese.” Shortly after Japan surrendered, the YMS 301 was turned over to the Russians. The Russians, in turn, gave the ship to the Chinese. It was used as gunship in the Korean War and was sunk by the U.S. Navy. Bill Copp got out of the Navy on Nov. 21, 1945, just prior to his 20th birthday.
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“Variety’s the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavor” —William Cowper
sunriver women’s club Presidents’ remarks Variety is something those of us fortunate to live in the Sunriver area are very familiar with. Whether it’s the weather or seasons or activities, life is always changing. Doesn’t that make life spicy? Your Women’s Club has just completed another successful year. In April $35,000 was awarded to 17 non-profit organizations in south Deschutes County. This is the result of the hard work and commitment of the 250 women who make up the SRWC. We work hard but we have fun too. A new board of directors was installed in May and is working to continue the traditions of the SRWC and add a bit of spice of their own. A special thank you goes to the outgoing board members under the capable leadership of Carol Cassetty and Bonnie Rosen. SRWC is diving into summer headfirst. June 13 we will have a booth at the Welcome HomeShow for SROA homeowners at SHARC. June 21 we will be participate in the Village at Sunriver’s Home & Garden Show. What will SRWC be
doing at these events? Besides introducing ourselves and the organization we will sell cookbooks, Legacy Bricks, Macy’s Shop for a Day tickets, memberships and promote our biggest fundraiser of the year, the 5th Annual Sunriver Art Faire. Mark your calendars for the 5th Annual Art Faire, Aug. 8-10, in the Village at Sunriver. There will be more than 60 juried artists, live entertainment, food carts, Kids Art Area, a street dance with the Klassix Ayre Band, a pancake breakfast and much more. For all the details, see the website at www. sunriverartfaire.com. Proceeds of all these entire activities contribute to the SRWC annual philanthropy giving. For additional spice, check out the Hearty & Soft Soles hiking groups, July 4th parade and in August SRWC will again be working the concessions at the evening outdoor movies. These are only the summer events. Put Sept. 16 on your calendar for the Welcome Tea to kick off a new season. – Martha Deuchler & Marcia Schonlau, co-presidents
Central Oregon jurors boost quality of exhibits for Art Faire The fifth annual Sunriver Art Faire is scheduled Aug. 8-10 in The Village at Sunriver. Four Central Oregon art professionals served as jurors to select the highest quality works from among the more than 150 artist applicants. The Sunriver Women’s Club is proud to acknowledge the jurors who served in the 2014 process. Karen Bandy is an awardingwinning artist who works out of her studio in downtown Bend. About nine years ago Bandy added another artistic passion to her repertoire: she began painting in acrylics. In jewelry and in painting, her emphasis is working with color and reflecting her customers’ personalities, working closely with each one to create the perfect piece. Bandy’s newest painting style features a blend of realistic animals done abstractly through layering, gesture, texture, and color. Paul Alan Bennett has experienced the power of art since childhood. His travels in Greece, Istanbul and Mexico influence his bold, colorful style, unique in its “knit” look SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2014
that Pendleton Woolen Mills has produced in 16 tapestries. Bennett’s work has been featured on Oregon Art Beat as well as on prints, cards, books, CD and magazine covers. The watercolors of Sunriver artist Helen Brown have appeared in many juried shows. One of her paintings was recently chosen for inclusion in a “Splash 16, the Best of Watercolor,” a national publication by North Light Books. Brown’s work can be seen at the Tumalo Art Company, a gallery in Bend’s Old Mill District. She is also a member of the Watercolor Society of Oregon and the High Desert Art League. Victoria Miller has spent her career surrounded by art. Since receiving a bachelor’s degree in studio art with an emphasis in painting she has worked in fine art galleries in Portland and Bend. As a sales associate, she is familiar with all types of media, ranging from bronze sculpture to oil, watercolor, and pastel. Her work includes learning about the backgrounds and processes of featured artists and helping clients with their art purchases.
volunteers to put on this community event. If you were involved in the past, you will be contacted by email later in the month to find out where you would like to be involved. Or let us know now. We are also looking for individuals to take on leadership positions. For information contact Marcia Schonlau at 541-598-7707 or email artfairevolunteers@ gmail.com.
Loose Cannons Welcome back snowbirds. Perhaps it is time to re-acquaint everyone with each other at a cocktail social in the SHARC’s Living Room on Friday, June 20 at 5 p.m. Please bring your beverage of choice and an appetizer to share. At that time we can discuss the future of this group. Macy’s Shop for a Cause SRWC will again be selling tickets for the Macy’s Saturday, Aug. 23, “Shop for a Cause.” Tickets are $5 each and entitle the shopper to a 25 percent discount at any Macy’s store in the U.S. The $5 is 100 percent profit for SRWC. ‘In addition there will be a drawing of all tickets deposited at Macy’s Aug. 23 for a $500 gift certificate. Contact board members or Carol Cassetty at c.cassetty@ yahoo.com to purchase tickets or stop at any of the upcoming events.
tions welcome. Leader: Gina Rosbrook. June 10: Lookout Mountain, Hearty Soles. This hike is a 7-mile loop to view wildflowers, remnants of a lookout building and old mine. Afterwards drive to Big Summit Prairie to see wildflower views. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church parking lot with the usual hiking equipment. Leaders: Barb Wymetalek and Val Wood. June 24: Paulina Creek, Hearty & Soft Soles options with either a 5.6 or 1.6 mile round trip hike along tumbling Paulina Creek. Meet at 9 a.m. at HTCC parking lot with your hiking equipment. Leaders: Karen Maier and Judy Jenkins. July 1: Metolius River, Hearty & Soft Soles. This 5.4 walk along the Metolius River to Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery is rated easy. Soft Soles can opt for a shorter walk. Meet at HTCC parking lot at 8:30 a.m. with the usual hiking equipment. Leader: Gina Rosbrook. For more information on any of the upcoming hikes contact Rosbrook at ginarosbrook@ yahoo.com
Hearty/Soft Sole hikes June 6: River Walk, Nature Center, Owl Prowl & Star Party. Open to couples, Hearty & Soft Soles. Meet at 6 p.m. at the Sunriver Resort Lodge. A few cars will drive to the Nature Center so we can shuttle folks back to the Lodge at the end of the event. The walk will start at 6:30 p.m. from the Lodge. Hearty Soles will walk via the river; Soft Soles will walk via the meadow and arrive together at the nature center. The Owl Prowl will be 7:30-8:30 p.m. We’ll share snacks in the amphitheater and join the Star Party at the Oregon Observatory 9-11 p.m. Snack dona-
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some “really good pictures.” I think I did, and I’m still here to talk about mine. It’s a seriously unfortunate incident, and not one to be taken lightly, but the lesson here is READ and OBEY the signs! Not just in national parks, but on our local trails, creeks and rivers. Not a spring/ early summer goes by where we don’t hear about a visitor
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Marty Stewart’s original pastel painting “Sunriver Afternoon” has been selected as the Sunriver Music Festival’s 2014 poster artwork. Each year, the festival selects a Central Oregon artist to create the artwork for the annual festival poster. Local artists were invited to submit a piece for consideration and a committee of art enthusiasts selected Stewart’s artwork. Stewart’s original artwork was framed by Eastlake Framing and is currently on display
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‘A Season of Love’ theme for Festival Faire fundraiser Tickets are available for the Sunriver Music Festival’s major fundraiser, Festival Faire on Aug. 4 at the historic Sunriver Resort Great Hall. The theme for this year’s Festival Faire is “A Season of Love” and will feature an elegant and festive evening of dining specially prepared by the Sunriver Resort chefs. Guests will be greeted with hors d’oeuvres and beverages as they peruse silent and live auction items. Music will be provided by the 2014 Young Artists Scholarship winners. Festival Faire begins at 5 p.m. and tickets are $100 per guest. Guests can purchase tickets individually or create a full table
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bring access to Sparks Lake, which is a photo Mecca in Central Oregon. But rather than shooting all the icons, I’d like to challenge you to look for those hidden gems. Here’s the challenge: Sunrise “Golden” photo hour begins about 4:30 a.m., and sunset begins about 9:30 – 10 p.m. Get up early or stay out late. Photo day trips Paulina Lake, East Lake and the Obsidian Flow – Great for both sunrise and sunset, and hikes during the day. Crater Lake (of course) – The north entrance will be open Memorial Day weekend. Fort Rock – I got my best photo of Fort Rock in mid June. Great colors at sunset with a few clouds. The Ochocho Mountains – The wildflowers will be in full bloom. Big Lake – This is my “little gem” from last summer. Todd Lake – Possible wildflowers in late June if the snowpack melts fast enough. If not… darn, guess you’ll just have to go back. Mike Jensen is president of JensenOne, a marketing, Web design and photography company. 541-536-8888, MikeJensen Photography.com SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2014
of eight guests. All Festival Faire proceeds directly support the Young Artists Scholarship program and the Sunriver Music Festival’s 37th season, bringing worldclass musicians to Sunriver to perform as the Sunriver Music Festival Orchestra. From Aug. 8–20, the festival’s artistic director and conductor George Hanson will lead the orchestra in four classical concerts and a pops concert. Concerts will be held at the Sunriver Resort’s Great Hall, the Tower Theatre and Summit High School. The festival also includes a solo piano concert plus free orchestra rehearsals, a piano master class and the annual Festival Faire dinner and auction fundraiser.
The 37th season’s six concerts kick off Aug. 8 with the Pops Concert at the Summit High School Auditorium featuring the sultry vocals of singer, actor, author and playwright Storm Large. Her solo program titled “Crazy Arc of Love” includes the classic love songs “Someone to Watch Over Me,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” and “My Funny Valentine.” An accomplished soloist, Storm Large frequently performs with Pink Martini. Read more at www. stormlarge.com A full schedule of orchestra rehearsals, master classes and concerts is available online at www.sunrivermusic.org. Information: 541-593-9310 or email tickets@sunriver music.org
at various businesses and galleries in Sunriver, Bend and Sisters. Stewart began her journey as an artist at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where she earned her Bachelors of Fine Art in painting and drawing in 1970. Many years and diverse life experiences later brought Stewart to Central Oregon in 1998, where she resumed her original pursuit of artistic expression, first in beadwork, now in pastel and watercolor paintings. Workshops with plein air painters in Oregon and New Mexico introduced her to the wonderful world of painting outdoors. Stewart’s paintings, drawings and prints are in numerous collections throughout the U.S., and she is the recipient of several local and national awards
for her work. She now teaches pastel painting at a local art society. Her paintings, prints and cards may be seen at Tumalo Art Company in Bend and she is a member of the Plein Air Painters of Oregon and the Sagebrusher’s Art Society. “Beauty in nature is my inspiration in creating art, and I find it in abundance in the Central Oregon landscape and in my travels throughout the West,” Stewart said. “I love searching out new vistas of mountains, rivers, deserts and forests for inspiration and ideas.” To learn more about Stewart visit www.martystewartfineart. com. Posters are available for $12. Framed posters are $65. Notecards are $12 for a pack of 10. Information: 541-593-1084, or www.sunrivermusic.org
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they begin to metamorphose into their adult moth form by establishing “tents,” or small cocoons of caterpillar silk. This genus of bug tends to be social, so they gather in large numbers. After completing metamorphosis, the caterpillars transform into an adult Lackey moth, which become a great food supply for birds and bats. While most of us don’t mind the little guys eating away at the bitterbrush, we tend to worry about potential spread to our landscape and garden plants. Research at Washington State University found most “established” plants can withstand 25 percent loss of foliage or leaves before an real damage is presented. Tent caterpillars usually manage to defoliate only about 20 percent of their plant food supply before transforming into moths. To some, this small a margin is a bit too close for comfort. Tent caterpillar “outbreaks” tend to naturally die off after a few years — based on available resources, predation, parasites and disease. Here is an easy method for tent caterpillar removal: Locate the branches the caterpillars have built their cocoons on. With a pair of garden snippers cut the contaminated branch and place it in a plastic bag or yard debris bin and secure. Once again, tent caterpillars are native. Luckily, outbreaks tend to be limited in duration, and removal methods are easy. Information: 541-593-4394.
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SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2014
Warm spring weather spurs successful FireFree event Sunriver area residents brought 821 cubic yards of pine needles, cones and brush to the Sunriver Compost Site May 2-3 during the annual FireFree free yard debris disposal event. This marked a 32 percent increase in the amount of material hauled to the disposal site due east of Sunriver. Countywide, Deschutes County residents hauled and disposed of 26,442 cubic yards of yard debris at participating facilities. “Once again, residents in central Oregon prove that they understand their responsibility when it comes to wildfire preparedness,” said Alison Green, FireFree program coordinator. FireFree is a public education campaign designed to increase resident participation in wildfire defense and to mitigate losses due to wildfire. The annual clean up days are a key part of involving area residents in removing debris from around their homes and property, and increasing awareness about other steps they can take to reduce the potential for wildfires reaching homes and neighborhoods. Green reminds residents that the FireFree message is a year-round effort to educate community members about how they can be prepared for wildfires. Residents are encouraged to visit www.FireFree.org for more information on reducing the structural vulnerability of homes and getting prepared for fire season.
TRAFFIC CIRCLE
Etiquette
Two examples of ladder fuels left by owners. A neatly stacked pile and properly placed near the road edge, above, and a poorly stacked pile, above right, which wasn’t placed at the road edge as required and is too close to a sewer portal.
Project Wildfire is also on Twitter and Facebook @FireFree_PW SROA ladder fuels pickup Through October, Sunriver property owners can take advantage of monthly street side pickup of ladder fuels. Just neatly pile branches cut to 8-foot lengths parallel to and along the edge of the road. Be careful not to stack on top of utility boxes, on or near water/ sewer meters or large rocks. SROA Public Works crews will pick up the materials with a small tractor equipped with a grappler. There is no need to call for pickup. Crews check every road in Sunriver each month. SROA’s monthly ladder fuel pickup service cannot process pine needles, grass and small branches. Disposal of smaller organic materials is available at the Lake Penhollow Compost-
Following a few, simple rules will enhance everyone’s Sunriver driving experience • Drivers INSIDE the circle have the right-of-way over any vehicle attempting to enter a circle. Traffic always circulates counter-clockwise.
ing site (541-593-4197), the La Pine Transfer Station (541317-3163) or Knott Landfill in Bend (541-388-1910). •
When there is no traffic or a safe gap, drivers entering a circle do not have to stop but should always slow down enough to safely stop if necessary.
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Circles are not like four-way stops. You do not get a turn to go. You may only enter the roundabout when there is a safe gap in traffic flow.
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Always signal when exiting a circle.
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Avoid stopping inside a circle or backing up – even if you miss your exit. Simply drive around the circle again until you reach your desired exit road.
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The recommended speed limit in Sunriver’s circles is about 15 mph. In icy conditions, go slow enough to be able to stop safely at yield points and to control your vehicle through the circle’s curves.
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Sunriver Owners Association
SUMMER RECREATION
G U I D E 2014
swimming • tennis/pickleball • youth camps All Programs & Facilities Open to the Public • Register online at www.SunriverOwners.org
SWIMMING
SHARC
www.sunriversharc.com
SUNRIVER HOMEOWNERS AQUATIC & RECREATION CENTER (541) 585-5000 Located at 57250 Overlook Road off Circle 2
WATER FITNESS “Not-so-Lazy” River Run
DAILY FACILITY HOURS
May 24-Sept. 1 • 6am to 9pm *see open swim hour below
ADMISSION
Ages SROA ID and pass holders General Public 3 yrs. and under Free Free 4 yrs. and over Free $25 Tubing hill only Free $10 Admission notes: • No admission discount for spectators. • No refunds for weather-related closures. • SHARC admission also includes same day admission to tubing hill facilities when available. • SHARC admission is same day transferable to North Pool. North Pool admission is same day transferable to SHARC for cost differential. • Tubing hill only admission is same day transferable to SHARC for cost differential • Tubes provided at the tubing hill. No personal sleds/tubes or other snow toys are allowed.
SUMMER AQUATICS Open Swim Indoor pool: May 24-June 15: 10am-8:30pm Daily June 16-Aug 24: 11am-8:30pm Tue-Fri, 10am-8:30pm Sat-Mon Aug 25 -Sept 1: 10am-8:30pm Daily
Outdoor pools: May 24-Aug. 3: 10am-8pm Daily Aug. 4-Sept. 1: 10am-7:30pm Daily
Lap Swim and River Walking (SROA Recreation ID, SROA Guest Pass or Season Pass holders only)
Indoor pool May 24-June 15: 6-10am Daily June 16-Aug 24: 6-7:30am Tue-Fri, 6-10am Sat-Mon Aug 25-Sept 1: 6-10am Daily; 6:30-8:30pm Mon-Thurs (one lane available)
Outdoor pools 7:30-9:45am Daily
River Walking Self-paced river walking/running. No tubes. Fri-Sun, 9-10am Adult River Time
This is a time exclusively for adults to enjoy the lazy river. The lazy river will be closed to everyone under 18 years old. Water slides will remain open to all guests 48” and taller during this time. This program is subject to change based on demand. June 16-Sept 1: 1-1:30pm Daily
Adult & Tot River Time
A special time for adults with young children to enjoy the lazy river together. This time will be limited to children under six years old or under 48” tall. Parent or guardian over 18 must accompany all children in lazy river. Water slides will remain open to all guests 48” and taller during this time. This program is subject to change based on demand. June 16-Sept 1: 1:30-2pm Daily
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May 24-Sept 1: Mon-Thur 9-10am Invigorating low-impact water fitness class, perfect for all abilities. Class is held in the lazy river. Please bring swim suit, towel and water bottle. Water shoes and water shirt are optional but strongly encouraged. 2014 SROA Recreation ID, SROA Guest Pass and Season Pass holders Drop in Rate - $5 or 11 punch pass - $50 General Public Drop in Rate - $7 or 11 punch pass - $70
SPLASHY HOUR $12 per person. A great value rate that is perfect for groups, clubs, large families, and birthday parties! May 24-Aug 3: 5-8:30pm Aug 4-Sept 1: 4:30-8:30pm
TEEN NIGHT June 18-Aug. 27, Wednesday: 8-10pm 2014 SROA Recreation ID card holders $7 General Public $10 Teens (ages 12 to 18) can enjoy the indoor pool by themselves. We will have organized Volleyball and Basketball games. Fun contests, such as splash & dive contests, and fun relays. Teens will have the opportunity to use the hot tub (supervised). We will start off the evening with root beer floats at 8:00 and then move to the swimming pool when it closes for open swim at 8:30pm.
SWIM LESSONS
June 17-Aug 22. Registration required prior to first class. Call (541) 585-3147 for private and group lessons. Group swim lessons (four-day sessions, TuesdayFriday): SROA Recreation ID card holders $40 per session Guests and general public $45 per session
Classes and times offered:
8:30-9am Level 3, 4, 1B 9:05-9:35am Level 1A, 2B, 3 9:40-10:10am Level 1A, 2A, 2B Level 1A: Ages 2-5 yrs. This is an introductory level class concentrating on water comfort, supported floating, bobbing with bubbles and flutter kicks. Level 1B: Ages 6-12 yrs. This is an introductory level class, for older students who have not had lessons, but want to learn to swim. Students will be concentrating on water comfort, supported floating, bobbing with bubbles and flutter kicks. Level 2A: Ages 2-5 yrs. Participants will progress from floating to forward motion in the water. Both front and back arm strokes will be introduced and breath control will progress to side breathing. Level 2B: Ages 6-12 yrs. This class is a progression from floating to forward motion in the water. Both front and back arm strokes will be introduced and breath control will progress to side breathing. www.sunriverowners.org
Level 3: Rhythmic breath control is required for this level. Participants concentrate on elementary back stroke, breaststroke and freestyle. Focus will be on coordination of arms and legs. Mastery of side breathing will be required to progress to level 4. Level 4: Participants in level four will be concentrating on sidestroke and butterfly, with emphasis on water fitness and endurance.
Adult & Tot: June 21-Aug 23, Sat: 9-10am 2014 SROA Recreation ID card holders $10 per child Guests and general public $12 per child Ages 6 months to 2 yrs. In this class, a parent or guardian must accompany the child in the water. This class is for first time swimmers or those who need extra support in the water. Children will be introduced to water skills through fun play and class interaction. The goal is building a good base for water comfort and water safety. Please read our health alert diaper policy.
Private Lessons Private or semi-private (2 students) are offered at SHARC. Private lessons are scheduled independently based on instructor availability. Call 541-585-3147 to schedule lessons. 2014 SROA Recreation ID card holders $30 per 30 minute private lesson Guests and general public $35 per 30 minute private lesson
SHARC SWIM CLUB June 17 to Aug 22, Tue-Fri: 7:30-8:30am Daily drop-in $5 Monthly: 2014 SROA Recreation ID card holders $50 Monthly: Guests and general public $60 SHARC swim club is a non-competitive swim program open to ages 6-18 yrs. Students are required to demonstrate a minimum of 25 yards of each of the four competition strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly). This club works primarily on stroke development and fitness.
NORTH POOL
(541) 593-6778 Located off West Core Road next to the Woodlands Golf Pro Shop between circles 6 & 9 FACILITY HOURS June 16-Sept. 1 • OPEN SWIM: 11am-5pm Daily ADMISSION Ages 2014 SROA ID & pass holders General Public 3 yrs. and under Free Free 4 yrs. and older Free $12 Lap swim Free $4 Masters Swim $5 $7 Punch cards available for Masters Swim. Buy 10 get 1 free. LAP SWIM: 10-11am Daily and 5-6pm Mon-Fri Note: Pool facility is available to lap swimmers only prior to and after Open Swim hours. MASTERS SWIM: Mon & Wed 10:15-11am Adult structured workouts to refine & strengthen swim technique in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, & butterfly. SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2014
SUNRIVER TENNIS
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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 from June 9 to September 13
Tennis locations owned and operated by SROA include: Tennis Hill, North Courts, Marketplace, Winners Circle, Meadow Village, Ranch Cabins and Fort Rock Park (pickleball courts). Tennis court reservations are required and can be made by calling (541) 593-5707. Court time is limited to 90 minutes of play. Non-homeowner court reservations will be limited to Tennis Hill and North Courts unless Tennis Hill staff designate otherwise. Play is FREE for SROA members with current 2014 Recreation ID cards, 2014 SROA guest pass holders and IRAP card holders. Sunriver Recreation Passes issued to individuals staying with a participating property management company may use one pass to reserve one, 90 minute court time. SROA Recreation ID cards are required for court entrance and can be obtained at the tennis huts at Tennis Hill or North Courts ADULT TENNIS during staffed hours of operation. Before Memorial Day and after Whether you are looking for a new fun way to get exercise or you are a seasoned tennis player, let our experienced staff of professional tennis Labor Day, cards can be obtained at SHARC’s front desk. Tennis Hut Operations: May 23-June 11: Tennis Hill 7:30am-6:30pm daily June 12-Labor Day: Tennis Hill & North Courts: 7:30am-6:30pm daily
General Pubic Rates Singles/Doubles: $15 per 90 minutes
players and former and current collegiate tennis players take your game to the next level. Men and women of all levels welcome.
Fit to Hit
Mondays-Friday 9-10:30am
This fast paced tennis clinic incorporates drills and games into a fun, no pressure atmosphere.
Live Ball
Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10:30am-12pm
This focused drill session puts players in common match situations and shows competitors the proper court positioning and shot selection to take their game to the next level.
Equipment Racquet Rental: $5 per 90 minutes
TENNIS CLINICS June 9-September 13 At Tennis Hill Monday-Saturday Reservations are required to ensure proper staffing levels. Clinics will be held on the Meadows Tennis Courts, off Meadow Road, on tournament days listed below.
Clinic Packs Save 5-25%
Stroke of the Week
Wednesdays 10:30am-12pm
Accelerate your improvement and prevent injury caused by improper technique by attending this once a week “stroke-specific” class. Each week we will focus on the fundamentals of a particular stroke (forehand, backhand, serve, volley) and cater drills to accelerate your improvement.
Saturday Morning Smash
Sat. 9am-12pm
All men and women are welcome to join us every Saturday morning on the North Courts for a fun drill session followed by level appropriate doubles. $25 per clinic. Clinics will be held at the Meadow Village Courts on following dates: June 21, June 28, September 6, and September 13. July 26 will be held at Tennis Hill.
All of our junior and adult tennis players have the option of paying a single session rate, or purchasing a “clinic pack.” Pre-paying for clinics and private lessons is a great way to save money! Adult Clinic Packs may be used interchangeably between any of our offerings (i.e. Fit to Hit, Live Ball and Stroke O.T.W.) Purchase 5, 10, 15, 20, or 25 clinics up front and save 5-25% respectively. You can check how many clinics you have left at any time by calling the Tennis Hut at (541) 593-5707.
Regardless of your child’s age or ability, we have something for them. We keep a low student/teacher ratio and use the USTA QuickStart tennis program to ensure that all of our juniors find success from the first ball they hit. Proper technique and sportsmanship are enforced through fun drills and games.
Single Clinic Rates
Lil’ Shots (ages 4-6)
Fear of commitment? Drop in for a single session and check out what our junior and adult programs have to offer. Lil’ Shots Big Shots Advanced Jr. Coaching
$15/clinic $20/clinic $40/clinic
Drop-In Adult Sessions $40/clinic Saturday Morning Smash $25/clinic Hitting Lesson $40/hour Doubles Fill-In
JUNIOR CLINICS
Monday-Friday 8:45-9:30am
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 from the first time on the court.
Big Shots (ages 7-12)
Monday-Friday 9:30-10:30am
Whether your child is just starting or has been playing for a couple of years, this class will help reinforce stroke fundamentals and introduce live ball drills, score keeping and proper tennis etiquette in a fun environment.
Advanced Jr. Coaching (ages 12+) Monday-Friday 2:30-4:30pm
This class helps junior players with basic technique and control transition their game to the next level. Consistency, footwork and shot placement are reinforced with fun, structured competition.
Private Lessons
Private lessons take place at the Tennis Hill courts at Fort Rock Park off East Cascade Road. Assistant Rate Head Pro Rate Private ½ hour $40 $50 1 Hour $65 $85 2 Pack $123 $160 4 Pack $235 $305 6 Pack $330 $430 8 Pack $415 $550
Build Your Own Clinic
Book our staff of trained professionals at a time that works for your schedule. Assistant Rate Head Pro Rate $42/pp/hr $55/pp/hr Two Players Three Players $36/pp/hr $50/pp/hr Four Players $31/pp/hr $45/pp/hr Five Players $27/pp/hr $40/pp/hr Six+ Players $23/pp/hr $35/pp/hr TENNIS CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 11: Jr. Tennis Carnival Jr. Tennis Carnival August 8: August 8-10: Sunriver Tennis & Brewfest August 11-15: Sunriver Tennis Academy with Gonzaga University coach Peter MacDonald
PICKLEBALL Pickleball courts are located at Fort Rock Park, adjacent to the playground. Pickleball paddles, balls and rules and regulations are available for rent at Tennis Hill. Call (541) 593-5707 for information and court reservations. Prior to Memorial Day and after Labor Day, rentals and reservations can also be reserved and rented through SHARC at 541-585-5000.
Pickleball Instruction
Join the local Sunriver club Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-10am June through September for beginner instruction at Fort Rock Park; paddles can be rented at Tennis Hill. Instruction is free, open to the public and requires registration through Sunriver Tennis at (541) 593-5707. Saturday instruction is from 9-10:30am on June 21; July 5, 19; Aug. 2, 16 and Sept. 13.
ADVENTURE CAMP From June 16 to August 22, SROA Recreation offers day camps for youth ages 6-12 at Fort Rock Park. Whether you come for the day or an entire week, camp includes daily swimming at SHARC, weekly Wednesday field trips, and a variety of fun activities relating to each week’s theme, plus two swim lessons each week. Children must bring a backpack with the following items: swimsuit, towel, water bottle, sunscreen and lunch every day. Participate in a Sunriver Tennis 60 minute youth clinic on Mondays and Fridays for a $10 fee per day. Close-toe shoes are required. Snacks provided. The 9-12 age group also needs to bring their bike, helmet and bike lock daily. Cost for a one-week camp is $225. SROA members with an updated 2014 Recreation ID card pay $175 weekly. Daily drop-in fee is $50 ($80 on Wednesdays due to field trip). Camp T-shirts required at $10/each. Extended care is available from 7:30-9am ($5) and 4-6pm ($7) or both before and after of same day for $10 for families that need more flexibility in their schedule.
WEEKLY CAMP THEMES
June 30-July 4: Freedom Week It’s time to party in the USA. Soar like an eagle this week with patriotic games and crafts. Field Trip: Des Chutes Historical Museum and a hike. Bonus field trip: Riding in the Sunriver Fourth of July Parade. July 7-11: Creative Campers Let your creativity mold its way into a custom mask, one-of-akind creatures and crazy tie-dye this week. Field Trip: Ceramic painting, Sunriver Nature Center and Benham Falls. July 14-18: Holiday Hulla-baloo Christmas isn’t the only thing that might happen this July. Let us help you get ready for another year of holiday fun. Field trip: Create a glass fused ornament. July 21-25: The World Around Us Pinecones, grass and seeds will fuel our thoughts this week. This is a week of crafts and activities based around the nature surrounding us. Field trip: High Desert Museum. July 28-August 1: Scientific Discoveries Come one, come all a week of science for all. Field trip: Lava Cast Forest, Lava River Cave and Lava Butte.
August 11-15: It’s All About Food Join us for a week of bon appetite. You’ll leave camp this week with an apron, recipe holder and more. Field Trip: Tour of a local restaurant. August 18-22: Bummer End of Summer Celebrate the end of summer with fun and exciting camp favorites as the games and activities for the week. Field trip: Bend Circus Center. Includes the traditional Friday South Twin Lake barbecue.
GUPPY CAMP
Even little campers ages 3-5 need some vacation time. Join us at Fort Rock Park where young campers play outdoor games, meet new friends and enjoy a craft or two. Daily themes mimic the current week’s Adventure Camp theme. Pre-registration required. Campers must be fully potty-trained and restroom independent. June 16–August 22: 9am-12pm Mon., Wed., Fri $20/SROA 2014 Rec ID card; $25/general public
YOUTH SAFETY CLASSES
Pathway Safety Squad Wednesdays: June 25, July 9, 23, August 6, 20 June 16-20: S’more Fun 9:30-10:30am, SHARC Amphitheater Start summer off right with an exciting week of camp. School’s out Ages 4-12 Become official safety members of our – let us help you run, skip and jump your way into summer. pathways. Learn hand signals, safe biking and sign Field trip: Rollerblading at Cascade Indoor Sports. recognition before riding our obstacle course. Sponsored June 23-27: Expedition Explorers by the Sunriver Police Department and Bike Patrol. Time to fall back into totem poles, pyramids and leather crafts. Call the HOID office at SHARC, 541-585-3147 to register. Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm
Join us for a week of exploring and adventures. Field trip: Horseback riding. SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2014
August 4-8: Tropical Travels This week will be just like the islands-sun, fish, wind chimes and flip flops. Field trip: Deschutes River float.
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Jr. Officer Academy Wednesdays: July 2, July 16, 30, August 13, 27 11am-12pm, SHARC’s Dillon Room Learn safety and have fun with the Sunriver Police Department. Designed for ages 3-11, kids will be sworn in, complete with badge, and will get to check out a local police car. A least one parent or guardian must be present throughout the event. Call the HOID Office at SHARC, 541-585-3147 to register. Page 25
SROA President’s Message: On living the Sunriver dream
sunriver owners association It seems that with increas- tion we are considering is a very ing regularity my wife and I nice place to visit, is it really a discuss what it would be like place we would like to live? to live in another location. It The more we think about it, the clearer no doubt has something we get about to do with being well what is iminto a “certain age” in our lives where we wonder portant to us about such things. This in a living enrestlessness also seems vironment. to coincide with winter Then we get weather conditions in the much more Pacific Northwest. Othcertain about the things ers might lump all the Bob Nelson that are imfeelings together under the sophisticated medical portant to us condition “cabin fever.” as we get closer to “home,” in One cure for this dreaded this case, Sunriver. It never fails malady is the dreamed about that as we physically get closer trip to “anyplace that’s sunny to Sunriver we feel a certain and warm.” But taking this calm come over us as well as a cure has some side effects. As sense of excitement about just an example, it is only tempo- being here. So, where does this feeling rary in nature as can be witnessed by those of us who go come from? It is not a very hard to that sunny place wherever it question to answer when it’s might be in, say late January. Sunriver we are thinking about. First, there is Sunriver’s natuWe stay for a couple of weeks, get acclimatized, only to be ral environment. Although we shocked when we return home do have four seasons winter to find winter far from over. seems to linger longer than This somewhat sad scenario some might like. Sure, we leads us to question if we are excited about the first real should not just pack up and snowfall and that excitement move to that “better” place. lasts until maybe mid-January. But as we excitedly discuss the And we have an abundance possibility, we get to the point of wildlife including deer, elk, of realizing that while the loca- coyotes, raccoons, squirrels,
song birds, birds of prey, beaver, porcupine, and many types of fish. We enjoy verdant forests, lush meadows, towering mountains and seemingly endless vistas. We are a community that treasures our natural environment (even the pesky critters most of the time) and take great care in protecting it. Second, we enjoy a very high quality of life. There is an abiding sense of safety and security in Sunriver. Our public safely and fire protection services are outstanding. We tend to look after one another similar to the ways that families take care of each other. We also benefit from individuals representing a diversity of interests and backgrounds. In general, we find solitude just being in Sunriver. Quality of life has been a high priority since Sunriver’s inception. It might be most noticeable in the amount of open spaces we enjoy. Less visible but probably of more importance is the way that our community is laid out. There are few if any straight roads in Sunriver. This was by design to both slow folks down and to provide visual separation. As newcomers drive through our community they typically are shocked to learn Sunriver has
SROA board May meeting highlights
The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, May 17, 2014. Board members present: Bob Nelson, Pat Hensley, David Jendro, Richard Wharton, Bob Wrightson, Patty Klascius, Mark Murray, Mike Gocke. Absent: Roger Smith. Staff present: Hugh Palcic, Susan Berger. Treasurer’s report As of April 30, 2014 (unaudited/estimated) Revenues $668,112 Expenses 684,857 Income (loss) (16,744) Owners forum –No owners officially spoke at the board meeting but two did at the May 16 work session: Richard Luebke spoke on behalf of the Sunriver Nature Center about concerns relative to recent acquisition of BendBroadband and high-speed access limitations at the nature center. Chris Christensen expressed concern relative to pathway usage and electric assist bicycles. Page 26
Association operations Administration: Member survey under way, with a June 2 date for paper survey returns. Staff and legal counsel have reviewed the Oregon PUC water rate increase proposal and formulated a letter to the PUC outlining questions and areas of focus. Continued work on February flooding with an engineer, with recommendations expected in six to eight weeks. Accounting: Nonprofit 510(c)3 status file and approved. Bank account opened and will transfer FAST Camp scholarship funds into that account. Also created draft financial policies for nonprofit to be submitted to the board for adoption. Communications: Continues to work with IT on creating a free Sunriver mobile app, due for release this summer. Sunriver Style commercials began airing May 1 on KTVZ, KOHD, KBNZ, BendBroadband cable channels and Old Mill movie theaters. The commercials are promoting an “Enter to win family fun day in Sunriver” contest. Sunriver Style print ads have appeared
in Alaska Airlines and Horizon inflight magazines, VIA (AAA’s Oregon/Idaho), 1859 magazine, various summer guides by The Bulletin and will be sponsoring Free Kid Nights at the Bend Elks baseball games July 2, 9 and 16. Community Development: Paint survey complete and staff is following up with properties needing attention. Construction work began on Brewed Awakenings, a new coffee building going in near the Country Store. Identified issues regarding welcome banner rules. Environmental Services: Mailed 465 ladder fuel reduction courtesy letters. Planted ponderosa seedlings with Three Rivers Students as part of Project Ponderosa and on commons with FAST Camp youngsters as part of Arbor Day festivities. Continued research on firewood permit program. IT: Beta testing being done on the Sunriver mobile app for Android. Working with iOS app developer for iPhone version. Tennis gate/swipe card project continues and will provide significant data collection www.sunriverowners.org
over 4,000 residential units. Third, our property values have remained strong even through the worst of the recession, and we have in place a number of things to support this. While as individuals we sometimes get a bit frustrated by all of the design rules we must follow, they do serve a critically important purpose. Not only do the rules require that structures must blend into their natural environment, they also guard against visual clutter. I became acutely aware of the importance of this recently while I was playing golf at another destination community. As I was enjoying the scenery, my visual senses were accosted by homes decorated with a cacophony of plastic gnomes, flamingos, Disney characters, blasting stereos, and other folk art. Thank goodness for CC&Rs. In addition to our excellent quality of life, our magnificent natural setting and solid property values, there are other things we tend to take for granted. Sunriver offers a wide variety of world-class amenities including SHARC, tennis and pickleball courts, paved pathways, river access, golf, fishing and hiking. We support
a variety of services and retail offerings including outstanding restaurants. The Sunriver cultural scene is vibrant and includes the Artists Gallery, performances as part of the Sunriver Music Festival as well as events sponsored by SHARC and other local venues. But perhaps most taken for granted are the many services provided through SROA. They range from our award-winning ladder fuels reduction project aimed at reducing the threat of wildfire, to endless tasks undertaken by our Public Works Department (like snow plowing our roads all night long!) As an aside, we are hosting a daylong “Welcome HomeShow” on June 13 that will showcase many of the activities, amenities and services available to SROA members. Please join us at SHARC. I guarantee that you will be impressed by all the benefits that come with Sunriver ownership. Lastly, in regard to our thinking about moving to another climate, we realize that there are places that we will continue to visit but here is where we want to be. It’s kinda like loving to visit Death Valley National Park in the winter, but we sure don’t want to live there.
capabilities. Summertime WiFi capabilities have been turned on at the tennis huts, North Pool and Fort Rock Park. Public Works: Most recreational facilities and tennis courts have been prepped and ready for summer season. Cleared brush and trees from pathway edges for full-depth repaving. Crack sealing under way and full slurry seal on some roads expected in late May. Selected contractor for Cardinal Landing Bridge resurfacing project. The Neveplast tubing hill was dismantled and thoroughly cleaned. (See story page 12). Replaced three fleet vehicles and a chipper as part of scheduled reserve replacement items. Recreation/SHARC: Pool decks have been pressure washed and resealed. Continued work on event sponsorship for August John Hiatt/ Taj Mahal ticketed concert and Turf Tunes. Attended various meetings and events to network and promote SHARC’s event space available as a rentable venue for area businesses and the general public.
board work session minutes as written. –Tabled approving April 18, 2014 joint SROA/SSD board meeting minutes for clarification of changes. –Approved April 19, 2014 SROA board regular meeting minutes as corrected. –Approved April 2014 unaudited financial statement. –Approved resignation of Sandra Kendle from Election Committee. Kendle is running for a seat on the board. Approved appointment of Eric Saukkonen as alternate to the Design Committee. –Approved Memorandum of Understanding between SROA and Cingular Wireless regarding the public vetting process for a potential cell tower on SROA commons. –Approved SROA to take steps to be recognized as an “intervener” in the Public Utility Commission process relating to the water rate increase proposal. –Tabled approving changes to SROA financial policies as the documents are still under review. The policy changes will not be approved until the July or August board meetings. –Approved writing off ac-
Board actions –Approved April 18, 2014
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SROA Board of Directors candidate statements Six people are running for three vacancies on the SROA Board of Directors. Who fills the three seats will be determined in the association’s annual election. Ballots will be mailed in July, and closes at noon on Aug. 9. The candidates are: Bob Nelson I trust that it goes without mention the significant transformation that SROA has undergone in recent years We addressed our critical need for reserve funding, replaced the old south pool with SHARC, and negotiated an exchange of property with Sunriver Resort. We are currently working to bring a solution to our river access challenge in the form of a launch facility at the marina to a vote of our owners. All of this growth and development was made possible through comprehensive research, planning, and the rigorous exercise of due diligence; reliance on empirical and verifiable facts and data in decision making; and extensive consultation and communications with our owners. Most importantly, our SROA mission, values and beliefs have served as the essential basis for all of our endeavors. The major issues that need to be addressed in the coming few years include implementing our Infrastructure and Amenities Master Plan; developing mutually beneficial relationships with the Resort and the Village while maintaining our own integrity; and, continuing to seek ways to enhance the privilege of ownership in Sunriver. My reason in seeking another term on the SROA Board of Directors is that I have a deep and abiding reverence for Sunriver. I also bring a sophisticated understanding of our operations, relationships and history. Most importantly I have a demonstrated history of leadership in virtually all of our major advances in the past six years. Dwayne Foley Sunriver is an exceptional combination of natural beauty, manmade amenities and a community of people who enjoy and love it. In order to protect and enhance this treasure, SROA owners should expect their board to provide leadership, stewardship and advocacy. I’m seeking election to the SROA Board for two primary reasons: First, I feel that I can apply my skills and experience to make Sunriver a better place for full time residents, part timers or occasional visitors alike. In addition to my general corporate responsibilities in executive leadership at Northwest Natural and Oregon State University, I’ve had specific experience in hospitality, project management, operations and emergency response, all issues important to SROA. Because SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2014
three generations of my family are active users of Sunriver, I have a personal incentive to make it the best possible place. If it works for us, it probably will work for many others. Second: for more than 40 years I’ve volunteered to support the various communities I’ve been part of. Both my corporate and volunteer experience in leadership responsibilities have prepared me to address Sunriver’s issues. I believe that if you love a place, you have an obligation to work in support of it. My focus as a board member? First, the ongoing stewardship of SROA’s budget of almost $10 million, and ongoing responsibility for tens of millions worth of facilities. Second, SROA oversight of projects in the facilities master plan. Third, emergency planning. SROA must do its part to be prepared for emergencies. Jim Fister I am honored to be a nominee for the SROA Board of Directors. I take this nomination seriously. After 12 years of part-time living in Sunriver, my wife and I made the decision to move here fulltime and build a new house. We had many options for living in this beautiful part of Oregon, and we chose Sunriver now for many of the same reasons we bought our cabin here last decade. We are younger than many of the full-time residents here, and I am running for the board partially to help SROA understand how to attract future owners and residents that can extend Sunriver’s appeal into the future as a premier community for living and visiting Central Oregon in all its wonders. I am also running because I believe I can employ my years of work experience in driving strategy for Intel to help find ways to communicate better with the owner community. This will likely increase the satisfaction of those who make Sunriver a home or vacation destination. In addition, I want to recognize that owners, owner/investors, visitors, and the workers in Sunriver make the community whole. As an owners association, we must recognize all of the complex moving parts in Sunriver and find ways to increase the satisfaction and investment of all our constituencies to making this an awesome place to own, live, visit, and work. I humbly ask for your support in doing all of these by considering my candidacy. Sandra Kendle I was a Sunriver visitor for more than 20 years before making it my permanent home in 2007. Being a part of the community in which I live has always been important to me. I have been an active volunteer in the Sunriver Women’s Club, serving as assistant treasurer for two years. I served on
the board of The Friends of the Library as treasurer for a four-year term and I volunteer at the Second Tern. I have been a member of the SROA Election Committee, serving as co-chair for two years. Each year brings new challenges and opportunities. I am confident that my years of experience in government finance, planning and community development will enable me to be a valuable board member. Having served on prior homeowner boards gives me the confidence that I can work well with both resident and non-resident homeowners, local businesses and rental management companies. I would like to support the work of the Infrastructure and Amenities Task Force and continue to implement the goals and objectives of Vision 2020. Should the owners approve the river access initiative, it would be exciting to assist in its development. Once provided with the results of the recent association survey the SROA board will have a valuable tool to guide us going forward. It is important to continue to enhance Sunriver’s amenities while respecting our homeowners and the environment. I will work diligently to make Sunriver a viable and welcoming community for all who live and visit here. Roger Smith My wife, Patty, and I fell in love with Sunriver on our first visit. We bought a home here one year later and moved here full time in 2001. I want to continue to serve on the SROA board because: I am committed to serving the Sunriver community. I have served as a SROA board member since August 2011. Previously, I served as SROA volunteer coordinator co-chair and as a member of the SROA Finance Committee. I was elected president of the Rotary Club of Sunriver for 2007-2008 and again for 20122013. I serve as webmaster for the Sunriver Music Festival, Sunriver Christian Fellowship Church, Sunriver Rotary Club and M&R Games. Outside Sunriver, I served as treasurer of the Bend Boys and Girls Clubs; ambassador for the Sunriver and Bend chambers of commerce; and director of Oregon Mortgage Lenders Association. I am committed to solving problems. As a long time and involved Sunriver owner, I am aware of current and potential issues being addressed by our board. I believe in listening first, and then working cooperatively toward a fair solution. I offer problem-solving skills from my 35-year banking career during which I managed sizeable budgets, goals and staffs, with responsibility for profitability, sales, training, regulatory compliance and customer service. I have strong communication skills, having consulted on and led many sales, marketing, motivation and www.sunriverowners.org
leadership seminars. I am committed to moving Sunriver forward in a positive way and communicating with all stakeholders. If re-elected, I will serve with openness, enthusiasm and integrity. Patty Klascius Since purchasing our home in 1998, I have been deeply committed to Sunriver. Having served the past three years on the SROA board as your elected representative, currently on the Infrastructure and Amenities task force and board liaison to the Design Review Committee, and previously on the Long-range Community Planning and the Public Works committees, I’ve learned the issues while “rubbing shoulders” with staff and former community leaders. I am informed about current SROA issues and confident in my ability to address them. I value public service and want to continue to contribute. I would like to be involved in implementation of the amenity recommendations – river access,
neighborhood parks/restrooms, a roundabout at Abbot and Beaver drives, and a better Cottonwood Road entry experience along with continued maintenance of our roads and bike paths, all made possible by your positive vote on the reserves. I’d like to continue to refine SHARC operations, to make the experience a pleasurable one for all using the facilities. Governance in Sunriver is complicated. SROA interacts with service providers (SSD, Sunriver Environmental LLC, BendBroadband, etc.), and business entities (the Resort, Rediscover Sunriver Village, property rental management companies, etc.), each with their own needs. Cooperation by all is needed to build a stronger community. To protect property values, we need to keep in mind what makes us distinctive and operationally effective (our great staff and good leadership!), safeguard the natural beauty of our area and foster Sunriver’s intangible community spirit for everyone to enjoy.
Notice of Election, Ballot Measure & 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 and to decide one (1) ballot measure which reads as follows: Pursuant to Section 7.08.C of the Sunriver Consolidated Plan, I authorize the Sunriver Owners Association to use its Reserve Account in funding a not to exceed amount of $370,000 for the construction of river access improvements and related facilities, including but not limited to, a boat ramp, parking lot, gates and fencing, and a restroom on SROA-owned common area located east of the Sunriver Resort Marina complex and HOLA restaurant. No special assessments from owners shall be required to fund said improvement. Closing date for the election will be Saturday August 9, 2014 at noon. Results will be posted at the Sunriver Owners Association Administrative Office, on the Sunriver Owners Association website and announced at the annual meeting at 1 p.m. August 16, 2014 at SHARC.
Kathie Thatcher Jayne Meister Election Committee Election Committee Co-Chair Co-Chair
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count receivables of $5,290.02 and $1897.28 for two properties under one owner as “uncollectable.” Both properties were surrendered during bankruptcy proceedings. Board discussion –Acknowledged receipt of Tree City USA award for the 34th year from the Arbor Day Foundation. Sunriver is the only unincorporated Oregon community to receive
the award. The meeting adjourned at 10:06 a.m. The next SROA board work session will take place at 9 a.m. Friday, June 20, followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 21 in the SROA administration building, 57455 Abbot Drive, between circles 3 and 4, next to the Sunriver Fire Department. Approved minutes of the meeting are posted, as available, on the SROA website at www. sunriverowners.org Page 27
Sunriver Music Festival’s Young Artists Scholarship auditions and concert
The Sunriver Music Festival’s Young Artists Scholarship (YAS) program has been awarding music scholarships to deserving young musicians for 18 years. YAS has awarded more than $342,000 to 115 Central Oregon music students in middle school, high school and college since 1996. A record $31,000 in scholarships was awarded to 17 musicians between the ages of 12 and 22 in 2014. On May 30-31 and June 2, classical music students from Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook and Harney counties will audition for music scholarships ranging from $300-$4,200. On Sunday, June 8 at the Holy Trinity Church in Sunriver at 7 p.m., 10 of the 2014 scholarship winners will perform at the annual Young Artists Scholarship concert. This concert is free to the public. The Young Artists Scholarship program began in 1996 with a handful of talented music students and a generous grant from the Sunriver Wom-
Violinist John Fawcett
en’s Club. Today, the Women’s Club continues to support the festival’s music education programs in addition to a growing number of individual contributors. The majority of individual contributions occur at the Sunriver Music Festival’s annual fundraiser, Festival Faire (scheduled for Monday, Aug. 4 at the Sunriver Resort Great
Hall). “We are fortunate that the Central Oregon community continues to generously support our scholarship program,” said Jodie Bischof, the Young Artists Scholarship program chair. “The cost of college education continues to escalate and our goal is to provide adequate financial support to help these students continue their music studies and become professional musicians.” Young Artists Scholarships are awarded in three categories: 1) college or music conservatory tuition, 2) private music lessons and 3) music camps. “Over the years, we’ve watched these talented young musicians grow in confidence and skill and a number of these students have been accepted into prestigious college music programs including Eastman School of Music, Cleveland Institute of Music and New England Conservatory,” said Bischof. For more information about the Young Artists Scholarship
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Tennis: Have a ritual between points
By Jake Davis, Sunriver Tennis Director Anyone who plays or watches tennis knows that in order to be good, players must be consistent. This is why we spend countless hours working on forehands and backhands. But what about being consistent between points? I would argue that this is just as important. Ever notice how most professionals take the time to adjust their strings and towel off between points? They understand that Jake Davis what goes on between points is just as vital as the actual points. This becomes especially important when players are losing. Everyone has a natural tendency to rush when they are down, adding fuel to the fire. Having a ritual keeps players in a rhythm, allows time to focus on the next point, and helps them feel in control. Remember, you cannot call a time out in tennis. Next time you are out on the court challenge yourself to do the same thing between every point and I promise you will feel a difference.
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ID office between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Join us June 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 541-585-3147 or stop by SHARC. for the SROA Welcome Home- Barbecue tickets limited to the first Show. The show is free and open to 200 homeowners. Sunriver property owners. The event will feature contrac- Ambassador Meeting tors, clubs, organizations, tours, Thursday, June 19, 4-5 p.m., Hosinformational seminars and more. mer Living Room. Monthly meeting From 9-10 a.m. Meet the tennis pro for all SHARC Ambassadors. Meet and participate in a fun skills session other volunteers and learn about all at Tennis Hill. Discover pickleball, or the exciting volunteer opportunities learn about fly fishing. Registration at SHARC. There are some wonderful events planned this summer in required at 541-585-3147. At 6 p.m. come to the amphithe- which volunteers play important ater for a barbecue feast provided roles. Come be a part of it. by Country Catering and live music by the Blonde Divas singing oldies Save the date! from the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s. Sunriver Homeowners Com$20 per person includes meal, drink munity Garage Sale Sept. 6, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Time to start cleaning out ticket and concert. RSVP required at the Homeowner those closets.
Want to see the stars shine in person? Sunriver Stars Community Theater’s next production is a “Midsummer Night’s Dream, A Musical Adaptation,” June 6-8 at SHARC. The Saturday performance features a dinner theater with a Greek themed menu, in keeping with the Athenian setting, catered by Marcello’s. The Friday night show starts at 7 p.m., and the Turf Tunes concerts start July 6 in the SHARC amphitheater. Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. For ticket information contact Su- beer floats at 8 p.m. and then vendors will also have food san Inman at 541-598-7419. move to the swimming pool and beverages available for once it closes for open swim at purchase. These are pet free 8:30 p.m. $10/per teen. events. Concerts are rain or Meet the tennis pros shine. For information, visit June 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Summer Solstice Tennis Tournament www.SunriverSHARC.com Tennis Hill. Meet the SROA’s Northwest Spirits and June 19-22 at the North Courts and Tennis Hill. Each player Mixology Show July 6 Out of the Blue receives a T-shirt, free lunches, snacks and drinks throughout the tennis professionals who will Friday, June 27, 6 p.m. The July 13 -Parlour three-day tournament. There will be trophies for champion and provide tennis programming runner-up finishes in both the main and consolation draws. this summer to owners and Northwest Spirits and Mixolo- July 20 - Haywire • Junior Challenger, June 19-21. This USTA-sanctioned event visitors. The Meet the Pros gy Show brings the best of the July 27 - The Cheeseburgers includes singles and doubles in age divisions 12 to 18 for boys event includes: Program sam- cocktail world to Sunriver. This Aug. 3 - Broken Down Guitars and girls. Match format is best of three no-ad sets. • Adult NTRP Tournament, June 20-22. This non-sanctioned ples, complimentary drills and is Central Oregon’s chance to Aug. 10 - Tony Smiley event features singles, doubles and mixed doubles for players rated a barbecue lunch. Reservations meet and mingle with some of Aug. 17 - Brick Fields 3.0 to 4.5+ (open). USTA membership is not required to play. required by calling 541-593- the northwest’s most talented Doubles and mixed doubles divisions are the sum of each player’s 5707. Free and open to the craft distillers and bartenders, John Hiatt & the Combo NTRP rating, rounded up. For example, if a 3.5 and 4.0 player and sample more than 75 va- and Taj Mahal concert pair up, they would enter the 8.0 division. If you don’t have an public. Don’t miss this Central Or- official NTRP rating, ask your local pro what division you should rieties of spirits. egon exclusive. Tickets are $35 play in or contact the tournament director for help. Teen Night at SHARC • 10 & Under Fun Tennis Skills and Games, Saturday, June 21, each and available at www. 3:30 June 18-Aug. 27, Wednes- Turf Tunes p.m. For players ages 7-10 who don’t want to “play up” in the Seven Sundays of free conbendticket.com, at the HOID Junior Challenger, this event will focus on fun and will be facilidays 8-10 p.m. Teen night is a night where teens (ages 12 to certs on the lawn at SHARC’s office at SHARC 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. tated by the Sunriver Tennis professionals. Registration required. Visit www.sunrivertennis.com for registration and more in18) can enjoy the indoor pool John Gray Amphitheater. The daily or call 541-585-3147. formation. Volunteers needed, contact Emily at 541-585-3145. to themselves. We will have concert series runs July 6-Auorganized volleyball and bas- gust 17, 5-7 p.m. Bring your ketball games, splash and dive blankets or low-profile chairs, contests and fun relays. We picnic baskets and beverages start off the evening with root (plastic glassware only). Local
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raised several questions that we seek to better understand. We have shared these initial questions with both Sunriver Water and the Public Utility Commission. Please keep in mind that SROA is not presently asserting that the proposed rate increase is improper. Rather, SROA is seeking answers to various questions before drawing any conclusions. As an intervener, we can ensure an active role in obtaining those critical answers. Q: The SROA Board of Directors has entered into a memorandum of understanding with New Cingular Wireless for installation of a cell tower on the north end of Sunriver. What kind of tower and where?
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recently agreed to memorandum of understanding allows for just that. Should the applicant go through all of the land use processes and required public hearings for such a facility and eventually possess the necessary approvals for their proposal, they will then be permitted to meet with the board to discuss possible lease terms. In short, the board wanted to make sure that the membership could weigh in on this matter without board influence. The memorandum of understanding allows for that process to unfold, with an emphasis of the citizen involvement occurring first. Send questions for Ask the GM to brookes@srowners.org
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Exhibit celebrates 10-year anniversary of The Tower Theatre The Des Chutes Historical Museum and The Tower Theatre Foundation celebrate the 10 year anniversary of The Tower Theatre restoration through the exhibit “Welcome to the Tower Theatre.” Developed as part of Preservation Month activities, the exhibit shows how the commu-
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Diabetes workshop begins June 2 Do you or someone you know, live with diabetes or pre-diabetes? Does their diabetes affect their daily life? Workshops to achieve a healthier way of living for people living with diabetes begin Monday, June 2. The workshops run for six weeks on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Deschutes County Health Services building, 2577 NE Courtney Drive in Bend. This is the only offering before September. By fall, workshops will be offered in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson Counties. Participants will learn techniques and tools to help them deal with the symptoms of diabetes such as: healthy eating and menu planning; preventing and minimizing complications of diabetes; monitoring blood sugar; strategies for including exercise in your daily routine and getting the most from your health care visit. The Living Well with Diabetes workshop, sponsored by Living Well Central Oregon, is designed to complement and enhance medical treatment and disease management. The content was developed and approved by patients, doctors, nurses, dietitians and diabetes educators at Stanford University. Through the series of six classes, participants will learn what they can do to feel better and manage their diabetes more effectively. One series of classes and the book, “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions,” costs each participant a total of $10. Living Well Central Oregon is a regional, collaborative initiative that sponsors the Chronic Disease Self-Management programs developed at Stanford through the cooperation, dedication and support of many of the health and social service organizations throughout Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties. Information: 541-322-7430 or visit www.livingwellco.org
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people they respected, a rugged but rich life, and a place to call home. They rode to school on horseback, looked in amazement at the Colorado landscape, and became part of the community. This book is rich in detail on the lives of settlers in Colorado. If you like history and intrepid women, it is a feast. June 23 the Classics Book Club discusses “Plainsong” by Kent Haruf, one of my favorite books. Haruf perfectly captures the spirit and life of a farming community in Colorado. In winning the National Book Award, “Plainsong” was described as “a novel of wisdom and grace.” Tom Guthrie’s wife is living a life of blue Mondays. Unable
imagine downtown Bend without the theater, yet it almost happened. The rehabilitation of the Tower into a successful performing arts center is a testament to the value of preserving our historic structures,” said Kelly Cannon-Miller, executive director for the Des Chutes Historical Museum. Historic preservation promotes socially, culturally, and economically rich communities. The exhibit highlights how revitalizing an iconic building re-shaped the performing arts in Bend. “Since reopening in 2004, the Tower has welcomed 425,000 people to 1,800 events, and has added $2.3 million to Bend’s economy this season alone,” said Ray Solley, executive director of the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation. “The 10th anniversary is the perfect milestone to collaborate with the museum and celebrate
how hundreds of dedicated individuals helped preserve and restore a local landmark.” On display are original balcony chairs and the last film projector to show movies in the theater. Visitors can also share their favorite memories of the theater over the years. The exhibit runs through Sept. 1. The Des Chutes Historical Museum explores the history, culture and heritage of the people of Deschutes County, from the area’s early years to today. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 129 NW Idaho in downtown Bend, admission is $5 for adult general admission, $2 for youth 13-17 years old, and children 12 years and younger are free with a paid adult admission. Call 541-389-1813 for information or visit www.deschuteshistory.org
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to defeat the miasma of despair defining her life, she moves out leaving Tom alone to raise their two boys. A bully at the school where Tom teaches menaces his sons, and causes heartbreak. The bachelor brothers, Raymond and Harold, know cows. They are comfortable with all things bovine; know them, like them, and understand them. Young women are an alien species to the old bachelors. But this is a farming community, a place where people know each other’s business and pull together; the brothers have a huge reservoir of kindness. When a pregnant 17 year old girl needs a home, they take her in and do their best to make her welcome. An excellent story told with compassion and elegant simplicity. Information: www.sunriverbooks.com or 541-593-2525.
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Sunriver Stars launch matching grant fundraiser
The Sunriver Stars Community Theater has launched their first matching grant fundraiser as a 501c3 nonprofit. “We are excited that we have received an $8,000 matching grant, and are ready to get out there and collect matching funds so we may build up our account for operational expenses,” said Janice Dost, director of development. “The
foundation gifting us with this grant will give us one dollar for every dollar we receive as a donation up to $8,000. That gives us the potential to deposit $16,000 into our new account at the Sunriver branch of The Bank of the Cascades.” The Sunriver Stars continues to donate 100 percent of ticket sales from every production to scholarships for children to at-
Sunriver Pets: Mushroom toxicity By Dr. Wendy Merideth Mushrooms play an essential role in the decomposition of organic matter. They are fundamental in nutrient cycling and exchange within ecosystems. Unfortunately, many of the mushrooms in Sunriver and the surrounding areas are toxic to pets. In late spring and early summer, Sunriver Veterinary Clinic treats many patients for mushroom toxicity. These animals may present with profuse drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, tremors or coma. Toxic mushrooms can also injure the liver. Treatment involves the induction of vomiting to empty the stomach of remaining mushrooms. Intravenous fluids are initiated to help flush the toxins from the bloodstream.
Activated charcoal by mouth binds the toxins within the gastrointestinal tract and the toxins that circulate through the liver and bile. Depending on the degree of liver insult, the animal may need supportive liver medications and supplements. With treatment, the prognosis is good. Please inspect your yard for mushrooms and watch your dogs closely on the trail this time of year. Unless you are a mushroom expert, please assume they are all toxic. Wear gloves when removing them from your yard and throw them away. Sunriver Veterinary Clinic, 56815 Venture Lane, is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (541) 5938128.
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tend FAST Camp. FAST Camp is an after-school program offered at Three Rivers School that provides homework help, enrichment activities and field trips to children needing afterschool supervision. So far the theater group has been able to donate $6,300. “We give all of the money we collect to the children of the community,” said Victoria Kristy, artistic director of the group. “We still have operational costs which include the purchase of scripts, payment of royalties, set building, costume expenses, and printing posters and programs. An average show costs us a minimum of $1,000 to put on. Having a $16,000 nest egg in the bank The forecast called for cold and windy conditions with the possibility of snow, but Mother Nature must have been sympathetic because the morning of April 22 was glorious for celebrating Earth Day by potting 1,000 ponderosa pine seedlings. This was the ninth year that two classes at Three Rivers School have worked with local volunteers, the Sunriver Nature Center and SROA Environmental Department staff to help restore Sunriver’s durable, valuable and majestic ponderosa pines. Prior to the planting event, Lee Stevenson – Project Ponderosa founder and coordinator – first taught the students why ponderosa pines are important to the Sunriver ecosystem. The reasons include resistance to insects, wind, disease, wind and even fire. In a second classroom Sunriver’s information central!
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for operational expenses would ensure that we will be able to continue to develop the quality of our performances while generating continued support for the kids.” Individuals and organizations that would like to help the SSCT reach its goal of raising $8,000 may send donations to Sunriver Stars Community Theater, P.O. Box 3712, Sunriver, OR 97707.
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Contributors will receive a note of gratitude and a form allowing donations to be claimed on 2014 tax returns. Contributors will also be listed as a patron in SSCT playbills and on the sunriverstars.org website. Want to see the stars shine in person? Please plan to join them for their next production, “Midsummer Night’s Dream the Musical,” June 6-8. The Saturday performance will be enjoyed as a dinner theater with a Greek themed menu, in keeping with the Athenian setting, catered by Marcello’s. For information about tickets or donating to the matching grant contact the director at dramama@comcast.net or Janice Dost at nbadjed@yahoo. com
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lesson the 4th and 5th graders learned how to successfully plant bare root seedlings in two-gallon nursery pots. The chilly morning did not cool the enthusiasm of the eager students who paired up and dug in. First they got a plastic pot, next a bare root seedling and then, while one student carefully placed the young ponderosa in the correct position, the partner added and packed the soil. After an inspection, each potted seedling was carried to the trailers for transport to the nursery. An hour later the piles of compost and pumice had begun to shrink and the first trailer had been filled with about 200 potted trees. Next, the potted seedlings got a good soaking. This was an assembly line that factory managers would have appreciated: Teamwork, material flow and quality control all functioned smoothly. The amazed and impressed adult volunteers frequently gave the hard working students the compliments they deserved. Smiles of pride were returned. After three hours of conscientious work the last seedling was planted, accompanied by a few cheers and high fives… with soiled, little fingers. The possibility that some of these trees may live 500 years made a big impression on the students. After a year or two of growth at the Lake Penhollow compost site some seedlings will
be sold by the nature center to fund the purchase of more seedlings. Seedling sales also benefit Three Rivers School and a few local organizations. Other seedlings will be planted to replace beetle-killed lodgepole or in re-vegetation zones in Sunriver – furthering the reputation of Sunriver as the original, premier green community in the northwest. Project Ponderosa is made possible by the generous support of Sunriver Water & Environmental LLC, which provides the composted soil, the nursery site, and five months of irrigation and wood chips – all for free. La Pine High Life Skills students will spend many days this spring and fall doing follow up work including weeding, re-potting and fall planting in selected Sunriver sites as they have done for the last several years. For more information about Project Ponderosa contact the Sunriver Nature Center or lstevenson60@gmail.com
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Book clubs read mysteries, fiction, travel essays about Colorado By Deon Stonehouse Each year we focus for the month of June on a region, state, or city in the United States of America. Reading about various areas gives us an opportunity to savor the diversity and beauty of our country. This year we focus for a Month of Colorado. We hope you join us in reading and discussing books set in Colorado, there are many excellent opportunities. Each of our book clubs will read a story with a connection to Colorado. Book Club discussions are on Monday at 6:30p.m. Everyone is welcome. June 2 the Mystery Book
Club discusses “The Poet” by Michael Connelly. Jack McEvoy is a Denver Colorado reporter, his beat is Death; when violence visits, Jack is the man to put it to words. His twin, Sean, is a hot cop in the homicide division. The brutal mur-
Author of ‘S is for Sunriver’ to give presentation at Sunriver Books By Deon Stonhouse Saturday June 21 at 5 p.m., Karen Leedom will give a presentation on “S Is For Sunriver.” Visitors and residents frequently ask if there is a book on Sunriver, things to do, things about, and things to see. Karen Leedom’s book is told in lively verse and goes all over Sunriver highlighting the many attractions of our high desert community. This book will delight both children and adult. She uses the alphabet as a theme. A is for Camp Abbot. On one side the book s h ow s a very nice rendering of Camp Abbot, on the other it gives historical detail. Of course at B, Sunriver’s very popular bike trails are highlighted. M is for Mt. Bachelor and N is for the Sunriver Nature Center. SHARC is the subject at S and V takes in the village. Throughout the book Leedom has included a plethora of things to see (deer, eagle, and aspen), things to do (biking, rafting, golfing, playing tennis, listening to jazz, etc.), and the surrounding areas (lakes, caves, forests). At each letter she presents a rhyme as well as interesting facts. For instance, did you know the largest ponderosa
pine in the U.S. is found in La Pine State Park and is probably over 500 years old? The book works as an interesting guide to things to do around Sunriver, information on the area, or a short coffee table book with attractive illustrations sure to be of interest to visitors. This is a book both children and adults can enjoy and use to plan their Sunriver activities. Join us to hear about beautiful Sunriver. Leedom divides her time between Central Oregon and the Oregon Coast. Darby Dekay, the books imaginative illustrator, is a lifelong Oregonian. She spent 23 years in Central Oregon and now resides in Roseburg. Sign up to attend this free event by calling 541-593-2525, emailing sunriverbooks@sun riverbooks.com or stopping by Sunriver Books & Music. Light refreshments will be served and there will be a drawing for prizes.
der of a young woman shocks the Rocky Mountain town; the killing mimics the grisly details of LA’s famous Black Dahlia killing. Jack wants to write the story and figures he has an in with a homicide cop, but when Sean refuses to talk, it causes a rift between the brothers. Jack is taken completely by surprise when the cops show up at his door, to have him come along and break the news to Sean’s wife that her husband won’t be coming home. Sean shot himself with his service revolver at Estes Park by the lake, the same lake that claimed his sister long ago. The best way for Jack to honor his brother is to write about him. As he delves deeper into the circumstances, he discovers a number of homicide cops have died in eerily similar circumstances. Jack’s digging will take him from Denver to Chicago and on to Washington D.C. where he will meet a determined FBI agent. This
is an edge of your seat thriller with surprising twists and turns. June 9 the Fiction Book Club discusses “The Delectable Mountains: or Entertaining Strangers” by Michael Malone set in Floren Park Colorado. A lot is happening in 1968: a presidential candidate will be cut down in his prime, riots will explode in Chicago, and a world away, in the jungles of Vietnam, soldiers will die. All of that takes a back seat in Devin Donohue’s mind to the upcoming wedding of his brother, to Devin’s girlfriend Jardin. Recently graduated from Harvard, moping around home over the loss of his girlfriend, he is at loose ends. Verl, his best friend, lives out in Colorado. Devin’s first love, Leila, lives out there too, running a summer theater with her husband Mattie. Verl suggests Devin come out west, enjoy the mountain air, help with Leila’s theater and cheer himself up. His family eagerly concurs, thinking it would be a good idea to get Devin out of the way prior to the big wedding. Summer in Colorado offers Devin
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Sunriver Service District Managing Board May meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District held its regular meeting on May 15. Board members present: Mark Murray, Debra Baker, Mike Gocke, Greg Keller, Ron Angell. Staff present: Marc Mills, Evan Kennedy, Jeff Ruthardt. Public input -None Financial Report Resources……....6,040,332 Requirements…..3,161,451 Police wages & benefits…........1,075,214 Police materials & Services…………...129,341 Fire wages & benefits….......1,510,762 Fire materials & Services……….......224,443 Bike Patrol…............41,375 Non-departmental…81,313 Board actions -Chair Baker administered the oath of office to director Mark Murray. Murray replaced
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Bob Nelson. -Approved the minutes of the April 17, 2014 regular meeting. -Approved the minutes of the April 18, 2014 SSD/SROA Joint Meeting, as amended. -Approved payment of $18,749 to SROA for administrative and vehicle maintenance services rendered in April and rent of space for police and fire. -Discussed changes to memberships and dues for board member participation in the Special Districts Association of Oregon (SDOA). Previously, dues were built into workers’ compensation, property and liability premiums paid to the Special Districts Insurance Services division. Now they are separate and the premium payments have been reduced accordingly. -Discussed changes to the SDAO’s best practices pro-
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gram. Keeping up with the changes could qualify Sunriver Service District for discounts of up to 10 percent off workers’ compensation, property and liability premiums. In order to qualify for the discounts, at least one board member must take training courses and share the information with other members. –Deferred to the Board of Deschutes County Commissioners a motion to approve a Joinder of Trust agreement with the Special District Insurance Services Program prior to renewing the district’s insurance policy. -Approved Resolution 2014006 transferring $119,500
from the contingency fund to the operating fund to cover costs of capital outlays, contract and legal services, and fire building asset improvements. -Appointed committee members who will engage the governing body in discussions regarding proposed changes to the management agreement. Chiefs’ reports Fire: -The Sunriver Fire Department responded to 24 incidents in April including 20 emergency medical service calls, one motor vehicle accident with injuries, one gas leak, two good intent calls and one false alarm. -The department partici-
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Sunriver Police offers Citizen Academy The 2014 Sunriver Police Department Citizen Academy will begin June 6 and continue once a week for nine weeks. The academy includes classroom and hands on activities on driving under the influence of intoxicants, traffic stops, building searches, firearms and other police-related subjects. The academy is a way to learn about the police department and understand how law enforcement works in a resort and residential community. The timing of the academy was moved into the summer to make it accessible to owners who are only in Sunriver during summer season. Contact any officer at the Sunriver Police Department for an application to attend, or call 541-593-1014.
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completed to fill two patrol officer positions and tentative jobs offers extended to two applicants; one female, one male. One of the new patrol officers will need to attend the Oregon Police Academy for 16 weeks, then work for 17 weeks with a field training officer before being ready to go on solo patrol in January 2015. -Tentative offers were extended to five new and three returning bike patrol applicants. Bike Patrol will begin Memorial Day weekend. Bike Patrol officers will work weekends through mid June then ramp up to full time. -Officer Evan Kennedy recounted his experience participating in the 2014 Police Unity Tour, a bike ride through three states in honor of public safety officers who died in the line of duty. Kennedy said he would create and share a video of the experience. -A permanent radar speed sign was posted on Cottonwood Road at the north entrance to Sunriver. Chief Mills said the new sign does more than show motorists their SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2014
speed relative to the posted speed limit. It also tracks traffic volumes and average speeds. On Tuesday, May 13 the radar recorded 896 incoming cars. The majority of inbound traffic occurred between 1 and 4 p.m. The highest average speed recorded was 44 miles per hour. -Chief Mills said he and Fire Chief Art Hatch met with Sunriver Resort officials and plan to continue meeting with them on a twice a month basis. Mills said he and Chief Hatch are pleased with the tone of dialogue to date. -Chief Mills met with a law enforcement representative for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad and toured the areas that flooded in February. Mills said he wanted to establish contacts with the railroad, SROA and Sunriver Resort in an attempt to mitigate floods when they next occur. -Chief Mills said with Sunriver Resort cooperation, off-site parking for Pacific Crest Endurance event participants has been established at Lake Penhollow. Shuttle service from the parking area to The Village at Sunriver where the majority of events will occur is being offered by Discover Sunriver
when they perform duties of a police officer. What duties might reserve officers provide? What should Sunriver owners and visitors to the community expect should they encounter a reserve officer? A: The Reserve Police Officer program is a volunteer program. Reserve officers will have the same duties and authority as a regular police officer when on-duty (only). This will not be to replace or necessarily fill-in for regular officers but will be an enhancement to our paid force. In other words, they’ll be able to assist in many different ways. The reason for a pay scale is that there might be times/ situations in which we may need “crime scene security,” help with a special event, or just need some additional help based on what might be taking place within Sunriver. Any pay will be prior approved by the police chief. We should all expect the same as what we expect from any one of our regular officers. The reserve officers will be held to the same standards and expectations while on or off-duty. Q: You recently asked the Sunriver Service District Managing Board to consider an ordinance restricting medical marijuana dispensaries in Sunriver. Aren’t they allowed by law? Without additional reTurn to Chief, page 39
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SUNRIVER POLICE LOG Selected log entries from the Sunriver Police - March 2014 SCMC = St. Charles Medical Center R&Rs = Rules & Regulations RP = Reporting Person GOA = Gone On Arrival UTL = Unable To Locate DUII = Driving Under Influence of Intoxicants SBC = Settled By Contact DOA = Dead On Arrival BAC = Blood Alcohol Content
DCJ = Deschutes County Jail SFST = Standardized Field Sobriety Test DCSO = Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office SFD = Sunriver Fire Department OSP = Oregon State Police MVA = Motor Vehicle Accident DWS = Driving While Suspended BOLO = Be On the Look Out
4/1 Report of a boat being stored at residence on Tokatee Lane. Officer attempted contact but no one was home. Door hanger and business card were left. 4/1 RP reported sliding off the road at circle 10. Officer found the vehicle high centered on a rock in the circle and was able to free it and send RP on his way. 4/5 RP reported theft of a metal deer sculpture from his front yard. Unknown timeframe. No suspect. 4/8 Owner of a circle 4 Ranch Cabin reported a male subject at the door attempting to operate the door code. The subject left prior to officer’s arrival but he was located at one of the neighboring Ranch Cabins. He had not realized there were two sets of Ranch Cabins and apologized for his mistake. Apology was passed on to the rattled RP. 4/8 Report of two skateboarders riding in the village and tearing up the grass in the landscaped areas. Officer contacted the subjects and advised them of the rules prohibiting skateboarding. Both became belligerent and argumentative. They were told that they would receive citations for any further violations. 4/8 Contacted an individual with a valid arrest warrant for failure to appear. He was lodged at DCJ. 4/9 Report of a sick or injured raccoon in the back yard of Hart Mountain Lane residence. The animal had a swollen head and was dispatched and removed from the property. 4/9 Assisted with a gas leak near Bank of the Cascades. Cascade Natural Gas crew was on scene before officer’s arrival. Repairs were made and no evacuation necessary. 4/18 Assisted motorist with jump starting a dead battery. 4/19 While on patrol, officer noticed a vehicle with the door ajar on Mt. Baker Lane. The owner was contacted and confirmed that his kids had left it open. Nothing had been taken. 4/19 Conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for multiple traffic violations. Driver consented to and failed field sobriety tests and was lodged in DCJ. 4/20 Concerned neighbor on Pine Needle Lane reported seeing flashlights next door and believed no one was supposed to be inside. Contacted guests and verified they had rented the home. 4/21 Neighbors on Park Lane reported suspicious persons and vehicle at a nearby home. Suspects turned out to be house cleaners. 4/25 RP on Lark Lane emailed DCSO at 3 a.m. stating she needed police at her residence and that she was unable to talk. Officer was informed of the email by dispatch who faxed a copy to Sunriver. Officer responded to the listed residence and found no one home and then called the RP’s cell number. She later called to state she was OK. She advised that she had emailed DCSO after finding an open sliding door. She was told to call 911 next time as emails are not picked up at the station during the wee night hours.
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FAST Camp thanks volunteers who contribute to after school activities By Corina Seamons, who reliably come up with FAST Camp director productive community serThe Sunriver Owners As- vice projects for FAST Camp sociation’s FAST Camp (Fun participants to do. Over the After School Time) is blessed past two years Juranek and with a number of community Beith have volunteered in volunteers who shared their our classroom and worked talents with us this school with FAST Camp to build year. These people enrich birdhouses that the kids took the FAST Camp program by home just in time for the volunteering their time and birds’ nesting season. These ������ sharing their��������������������������������������������� passions. two men add a lot of fun and ���������������������������������������� �������� I would like ������������������������������������������� to thank Steve laughter each time they visit. ���������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������ �������� and Liz Austin for volunteerIn March, FAST Camp had ��������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������� �������� ing once a month this spring the privilege to offer a week of ������������������������������������������������ ��������������������������������� �������� ����������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ �������� to prepare snacks with FAST drama lessons taught by Vic�������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������� �������� Camp participants. The kids toria Kristy-Zalewski from ��������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �������� ���������������������������������������������������������� �������� really enjoy��������������������������������� preparing and, Sunriver Stars Community �������������������������������������������������������������� ������������ �������� ������������������������������������ ����������������������������������������������������� �������� of course, eating the yummy Theater. Participants learned ���������������� ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �������� snacks. Through this activity, dramatic theater and stage ����������������������������������������������� ������������������������������ �������� ������������������������������������������ �������������������������������������������� �������� kids learned how to apply terminology, and wrote, cho���������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������������� �������� ���������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ �������� general mathematic skills in reographed and performed ����������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������� �������� the kitchen.������������������������������������� their����������������������������������������������������� own play “Cats” �������� for ������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �������� Another huge thank you their parents at the end of the �������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �������� ������������������������������������������ �������� goes to Rod Juranek and week. I was so��������������������������������� impressed with ��������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������ ���������������������������������� �������� Charlie Beith, two gentlemen how much Victoria was able
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arts into our program and get area kids interested in acting in future Sunriver Stars Community Theater productions. We can’t wait to have a dramatic arts week next school year. Over the last two years FAST Camp has worked hard to add community service projects once a month to our monthly programming. We strive to give back to our community which has
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Women help build homes for Newberry Habitat Thirty women volunteers from Sunriver and La Pine teamed up at the Terry Park subdivision in La Pine to participate in the Habitat for Humanity National Women Build week on May 3. Starting with a safety meeting, donuts and coffee, the volunteers put on gloves, grabbed fencing materials and tools, and went to work. Over the next six hours, perimeter fencing was erected around two lots, on which construction is scheduled to commence in late May. The two new homeowner families joined in to get the work done, more than excited to see progress started toward construction of their new homes. With
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Cruise News: Sunriver residents cruise Myanmar’s Irrawaddy River By Betsy Scherr monasteries and Buddhist In April, Sunriver residents shrines they encountered along Bob and Barbara Vogel traveled the way. He described the horse to one of the most secluded and carts, Jeeps and other means of secretive parts of the transportation as all world – Myanmar, part of the Myanpreviously known as mar experience. BarBurma. bara Vogel enjoyed This was the Vothe villages, schools gel’s second cruise on and orphanages they Viking River Cruisvisited. Fishing and es. This 16-night production of handadventure included Betsy Scherr woven products are 10 nights on the Irthe primary indusrawaddy River with stops in tries along the river. Bangkok, Thailand and YanThe water level was quite gon, Myanmar. Their previous low. As a result, Bob said they cruise was in Russia down the saw many “water gypsies,” Svir River and along the Volga- residents who live in rickety Baltic waterways between St. huts built along the river until Petersburg and Moscow. The they are washed away during Vogels enjoyed both cruises and the heavy summer rains. Life are very satisfied with Viking. revolves around the river. FarmI was very interested in the ers groom and wash their cows Vogel’s impressions of Myan- and other livestock right alongmar, since the country only side people fishing or children recently opened its doors to bathing. The river is home and the western world. The Vogels an important part of life for all are the first of my clients to sail residents. down the Irrawaddy River. An adventurous soul, Bob Myanmar is a third world said he was the only person country run by the military. onboard the cruise ship who Most Americans are not fa- actually jumped into the river miliar with the country, its and took a swim. He described culture or politics. River cruise the river as not exactly clean or companies have only recently clear. The Vogels said the food invested money to build ships was decent, the local guides and begun sailing down the excellent and the tours interIrrawaddy River in this remote esting. Overall, they said the corner of Asia. Irrawaddy River Cruise was a Bob Vogel said he very much very pleasant experience. enjoyed touring the temples, The Viking cruise ship is
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Building your home disaster preparedness kit By Matt Catanzaro It’s been a few months since we started assembling a disaster preparedness kit for you and your family. How’s it going? Recapping what was recommended last month: Clothing and bedding. • Thermal underwear (one pair) • Shorts (one pair) • Short sleeve T-Shirt (one) • Long sleeve T-Shirt (one) • Jeans (one pair) • Weatherproof jacket • Warm socks (two pairs – one to wear while the other one is drying) • A good pair of waterproof boots (Make sure they are comfortable!) • Blankets • Mylar blanket for bedding and warmth • Pet bedding
This month we will review something that is very important, will be used very often, and is often times overlooked – first-aid supplies. First-aid supplies need to be toward the top of your disaster preparedness kit because your first step after a disaster will be to tend to the injured. A well-stocked First-aid kit is essential. There are a couple of ways to obtain a first-aid kit. Buy one at a local store, purchase one online, or build your own. I recommend building your own because you can customize it to your specific needs for you and your family. Every kit needs to the following essential items: • 2 absorbent compress dressings (5 x 9 inches) • 25 adhesive bandages (assorted sizes)
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scissors and tweezers. Remember pets when assembling first-aid supplies. For the most part, pets can use the same first-aid supplies as people so simply increase the volume of supplies to account for your pets. Animals need some very specific first-aid items: • Elastic cling bandages • Magnifying glass (for looking under the fur) • Grooming clippers • Nylon leash • Towel • Muzzle • Rubbing alcohol • Safety pins (medium) • Styptic powder or pencil • Petroleum jelly • Needle-nose pliers • Pet First-aid book If you bought a first-aid kit, then it came in a case and you will want to customize the contents. If you built a kit, you will need to have a case to store all the items in. You can spend a lot of money on a bag or container to store first-aid supplies in, or simply use one or two 1-gallon Ziploc bags to store these items in. Something most people never think about is when you are in an actual first-aid situation… you don’t want to dig through a first-aid kit with bloody hands. You are going to have to dump out the contents of any first-aid kit anyway, so why spend a lot of money on
a bag? Use what you have in your pantry. Good luck assembling your first-aid kit and join me again next month we can continue our journey to preparedness. Matt Catanzaro worked nearly 20 years with the American Red Cross, responded to numerous disasters and instructed emergency preparedness classes. He is the assistant aquatics manager at SHARC.
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cational and fun experience provided by Frazier who is working on a college degree at OSU-Cascades. Thank you to Sunriver Stables. We are always having fun at FAST Camp, and we are very lucky to have such kind, giving and helpful community members to join in the fun with FAST Camp. Thank you again to everyone who has contributed to another fantastic school year.
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in our program on days we partner together. We are proud of FAST Camp participants who participate and learn the importance of helping others during times of needs. FAST Camp most recently jumped with joy at being offered basic horsemanship activities each Wednesday in May by Jennifer Frazier at the Sunriver Stables. Through Frazier’s community service project, FAST Camp has learned horse and barn terminology, brushing, safety, saddling and riding. This has been a very edu-
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The Sunriver Music Festival is looking for community members willing to host a musician during the festival’s 37th season. Each summer approximately 45 musicians participate in the Sunriver Music Festival orchestra and most of them need a place to stay. Musicians arrive Aug. 7 and depart Aug. 21. “Hosting a musician can be an exciting and rewarding way to participate in the many festival activities,” said Heather Sherfey, Sunriver Music Festival executive assistant. “We do have some musicians who are here for just a couple of concerts. Any amount of housing is helpful. Even if you are not able to be here during the festival, use of your house would still be greatly appreciated.” Host families are asked to provide a bedroom and bathroom along with breakfast items, if applicable. “We have a wonderful core of volunteers who regularly hosts musicians. Most get very close with the musicians they host and request the same musicians year after year. The musicians understand the housing is on a volunteer basis. We try to make it a seamless and painless process for the musicians and the hosts,” Sherfey said. The music festival thanks those who are able to host musicians by offering early access to tickets, a festival poster and invitations to the Aug. 20 closing night reception. Call the festival office 541-593-1084, or email kathy@sunrivermusic.org for more information about hosting a musician.
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Sunriver Golf: Making sense of it all By Paul J. Grieco phone beyond the point when Confounded game! Swing the flight attendant has asked inside out to make the ball go all cell phones to be turned right to left (for a right-handed off because “it doesn’t really player), swing outside in to interfere with communications make the ball go left to right. as ‘they’ say.” Stay down. Keep How about “stuyour head down. pid” rules on a golf Hit down to make course? Like having the ball go up. Easy, to play a ball when huh? it comes to rest in a Golf enthusiasts previous player’s divnot only have to ot? How about havknow a lot about ing to take a penalty the mechanics of golf Paul J. Grieco stroke when your to play reasonably ball lands among well, they also have to know, or rocks that never should have at least be aware of and apply, been there in the first place various rules of golf to compete and you have to take a penalty fairly with their playing op- stroke for a drop from the unponents. playable lie? One really irksome rule is losing a ball you know Are rules made to be broken? you saw going into the rough We have all heard the ad- but still can’t find and have to age that rules are made to be go back to play from the same broken and we can rationalize spot you originally hit from and the whys and wherefores in take a one stroke penalty? much of our lives for doing Perhaps it’s a matter of perso: going 60 mph in a 55 mph spective. In the above examples zone because, “Well, everyone of marginal speeding, jaywalkelse is.” Or, jaywalking down- ing or the improper use of cell town when no traffic is present phones, there are laws in place, because “it’s 100 yards to the but these laws are imposed by corner.” Or, using your cell forces outside ourselves and
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the ball provisionally played under Rule 26-1. If the original ball is not found or identified with the allotted five-minute search period, the player must continue with the ball played provisionally. Penalty for breach of local rule: Match play: Loss of hole. Stroke play: Two strokes. • Relief for rmbedded ball Through the green*, a ball that is embedded in its own pitch-mark in the ground may be lifted, without penalty, cleaned and dropped as near as possible to where it lay but not nearer the hole. The ball when dropped must first strike part of the course through the green. Penalty for breach of local rule: Match play: Loss of hole. Stroke play: Two strokes. *“Through the green” is the whole area of the course except: a) The teeing ground and putting green of the hole being played; and, b) All hazards on the course. • Stones in bunkers Stones in bunkers are moveable obstructions (Rule 24-1 applies). • Distance measuring devices For all SRMGC competitions on the Meadows and Woodlands courses a player rock-on-ad-98x725.pdf may obtain distance informa-1
tion by using a device that measures distance only. If during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that may affect his play (e.g. gradient, wind speed, temperature, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional function is actually used.
quirement. 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 Robert Hill, club president at rhill@taftcollege.edu or go to www.srmengolf.com Paul J. Grieco is secretary of the Sunriver Men’s Golf Club and may be reached at pjg3sr@ gmail.com
Sunriver Golf Men’s Club Men’s golf club rates are the same as last year at $55 for the season, most of which goes to the Oregon Golf Association membership, which includes handicap maintenance and tracking, including opportunities to play in numerous statewide competitions. Not only is there play every Wednesday, and some other occasional days in official men’s club competitions, but also most of the members play with other SRMGC members on other days of the week for fun and friendship. Official events are played with other area clubs, and statistics for each player are tracked cumulatively for the season, posted online, with rewards given in a number of categories across all skill levels. New members are welcome. 4/17/14 AM Sunriver10:21 residency is not a re-
Mt. Bachelor preps for mountain bike park By Ted Taylor The ski season at Mt. Bachelor is winding down but that’s good news for people who love to mountain bike. Bachelor is prepping for its downhill mountain bike park’s first full season with a four-pack pass for $99. The lift-served park is scheduled to open July 11 and run daily through Sept. 1. It’ll be open on weekends Sept. 3 through Oct. 12 and on Columbus Day Oct. 13. The lift-served bike park had been in the works for years as Mt. Bachelor looked to make the ski area a true four-season destination for adventure seekers. The lifts eventually will give mountain bikers access to 13 miles of downhill trails starting at the top of the Pine Marten lift.
Firewood available to SROA members The wood that comes from ladder fuels reduction or downed trees bucked up on Sunriver commons is available to Sunriver property owners only. It is not available to the general public. It is considered theft for nonowners 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.
Before you go Mt. Bachelor strongly recommends the following when riding the park: • Full suspension bike (at least 5 inches of travel) • Bike with disc brakes • Full-face helmet • Armor/padding and gloves The current downhill park is designed for advanced or expert riders. That will change in the coming years when more terrain is added. In fact, new cross-country trails are being built ahead of the 2015 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships. Single day lift tickets are $34 and come July and August there will be a new “Gravity Bike Camp” for kids of all levels ages 8-15. Visit the Mt. Bachelor website for all the details.
Taylor is Communications Director and Content Development Manager for the Central Oregon Visitors Association. A former assistant golf professional, Taylor still loves to get out and play, but he’s more likely to be found on a mountain bike trail when he’s not spending time with his family.
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COCC dean’s list announced
Students create a fictional zoo
In addition to their regular studies, the second and third grade classes at the Three Rivers School engaged in a four-month project involving the creation of a fictional zoo in Central Oregon. The project included designing a zoo, becoming an expert in the geography and wildlife of Central Oregon and creating a fictional character to apply and interview for a job at the zoo. The project also included a field trip to the Oregon Zoo in Portland and a presentation to a large audience of parents and friends. In creating the zoo, the students filled out applications for jobs, developed rules, designed brochures and created advertising. Each student wrote a paper imagining his or her best and worst days working at the zoo. Before applying for jobs, they each wrote a biography of the character they created. After all this work, they took an eye-opening field trip to the Oregon Zoo; many had never been to a zoo. Several weeks before the trip, the teachers required each student to make
The following Central Oregon Community College students from Sunriver were named to the dean’s list: Jennifer Bozzetto, Natalie Carter, Callan Graves, Spencer Kelley, Lance Porter. The list is based on 12 or more credit hours and a GPA of 3.60 or above.
Students made clay figurines of the animals they studied as part of the zoo project.
a clay representation (art learning) of the animal they had become an expert on. After the zoo trip, the students made a presentation of the project to parents and others. This included a PowerPoint presentation and oral speeches before a large audience. Even with excellent teacher guidance, it is impressive that second and third graders could accomplish such a multi-faceted project. If, many years from now, someone decides to build a zoo in Central Oregon, there will be a deep pool of possible applicants who have already imagined what the zoo might be like. “The Three Rivers Care for Kids Foundation is pleased to fund these and other experi-
Three Rivers students enjoyed a field trip to the Oregon Zoo.
ences for the students at the Manary, foundation president. Information: 541-408-7747. Three Rivers School,” said Jim
Little LOLs (Laugh Out Louds) Emily, 3, is in love with Colin, 3, and is going to marry him. They were sitting on the couch together at school and Emily leaned over and whispered to Colin, “I love you.” Colin replied, “I’m not listening!” A mother gave her little boy brand new sneakers. The little boy asked: “Are these my new sneaky shoes?”
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The AARP Smart Driver course is designed to help motorists over the age of 50: • Learn research-based safety strategies that can reduce the likelihood of having a crash • Understand the links among the driver, vehicle and road environment, and how this awareness encourages safer behavior • Learn how aging, medications, alcohol and other healthrelated issues affect driving ability, and ways to adjust to allow for these changes • Increase confidence • Know how to drive safely when sharing the road with other road users • Learn the newest safety and advanced features in vehicles • Learn when driving may no longer be safe AARP Smart Driver course offerings in Central Oregon in June include: Saturday, June 7 in Burns/ Hines. Call 541-573-6405 to enroll. Saturday, June 7 at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend. 541771-6224. Monday, June 9 at Redmond Senior Center. 541-548-6325. Monday, June 9 at La Pine Fire Hall. 541-536-2607. Tuesday, June 17 at St. Charles Medical Center in Madras. 541-504-5638. Tuesday, June 24 at Sisters Community Church. 541390-6075. Monday, June 30 at Bend Senior Center, 541-388-1133. Register in advance. Class space may be limited. Most classes are one day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an hour for lunch. Cost: $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members. Information: 866-955-6301.
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New Bend Ale Trail Atlas and prize system
Visitors eager to sip their way around the famous Bend Ale Trail will have two more brewery stops to tackle, plus new opportunities to earn prizes for trekking the nation’s most famous trail of beer. In May, Visit Bend released an updated Bend Ale Trail atlas featuring two new breweries. The addition of Rat Hole Brewing and Riverbend Brewing Company brings the total to 14 breweries comprising one of Central Oregon’s most popular tourist attractions. “Breweries and beer cul- ‘I completed the Bend Ale Trail’ glasses are awarded to those ture have been a key part of who visit 10 breweries and submit a stamped passport. Bend’s economy for years, but prize structure as well. ParticiBeer T-shirt. we never dreamed the Bend pants can now earn a commem“These t-shirts have proven Ale Trail would become this orative Bend Ale Trail Silipint to be one of the most popular popular when we launched the pint glass for visiting just 10 of pieces of Bend Ale Trail merprogram in June 2010 as a way the 14 breweries. Those who chandise,” La Placa added. to diversify Bend’s tourism ofvisit all 14 will not only receive ferings,” explained Visit Bend the Silipint, but also a Bend Ale “For those who don’t earn one during November, the shirts CEO Doug La Placa. “Since Trail bottle opener. are still for sale in the Visitor then, we’ve more than doubled Also new to the Bend Ale Center, along with a huge array the number of breweries on the Trail program is the creation trail, and we’ve had more than of Bend Ale Trail month. Each of Bend Ale Trail merchandise ranging from hats to sweatshirts 10,000 people complete it.” November, anyone who com- to belt buckles to scarves to beer Using the passport found in pletes the Bend Ale Trail and koozies.” the Bend Ale Trail A tlas, beer submits the passport at the fans journey between brewery Bend Visitor Center will earn For more information, visit stops gathering passport stamps a free Man vs. Beer or Girl vs. www.visitbend.com to earn prizes. Participation is free, and no purchase is necessary at any of the breweries to obtain a stamp. Passports can be found at all Deb Mortimore-Lane Bend Ale Trail breweries, at the Broker (541) 771-8867 Bend Visitor Center, the Ticket dlane@sunriverrealty.com Mill in the Old Mill District, Licensed in Oregon or at brochure racks around Central Oregon. Smartphone users can opt to skip the printed atlas and download the free Bend Ale 6 Dancing Rock | Caldera Springs | $769,000 Trail app for iPhone or Android, which allows for virtual 7 Red Wing Lane | Sunriver | $444,600 passport stamping. The app has proven popular since its 6 Filbert Lane | Sunriver | $329,000 introduction in 2011, and organizers anticipate more than 15,000 downloads in 2014. 57057 Beaver Drive In addition to new breweries, Sunriver, OR 97707 the newest iteration of the Bend SunriverRealty.com Ale Trail includes 3/24/2014 a revamped Stoneridge_0800 12:14 PM Page 1
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COVA visitor guide wins award
By Ted Taylor The Central Oregon Visitors Association (COVA) won a 2014 MAGGIE Award for its 2013 Official Visitors Guide. The 2013 edition was named “Best Visitor Guide” with a circulation more than 75,000. Western Publishing Association presents the MAGGIE awards to businesses and individuals for work deemed “Best in the West” in more than 100 editorial, design, promotional and event categories. COVA’s annual visitor’s guide is a collection of things to do, sights to see, places to stay and where to eat. Compiled and written by COVA staff and 1859 Media, 100,000 copies of the 100-page glossy magazine
are distributed each year. “It is a privilege to have this work recognized at the MAGGIE Awards,” said Alana Hughson, COVA president & CEO. “The exceptional production team at 1859 Media does an outstanding job for COVA with their professional editorial content, photography and layout.” Supported by nearly 500 member businesses and operating with an annual budget of more than $1.8 million, COVA manages tourism advertising, marketing, promotion, public relations, and industry relations on behalf of the Central Oregon region. Information: VisitCentral Oregon.com or call 800-8008334.
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Downtown Bend Happenings! Saturday & Sunday, June 28th & 29th The Bite Of Bend
Experience Thailand in Central Oregon at Noi Thai Cuisine. Authentic Thai flavors and elegant atmosphere offer an escape to a culture where food is art and friends are family. Lunch Monday‐Saturday, dinner nightly.
Downtown Bend is easy to find just off Highway 97!
Celebrate the local flavors of Central Oregon during the region’s largest food festival. The Bite of Bend is a two‐day food party on the streets of Downtown Bend!
Friday, July 4th
4th of July Pet Parade, 10am
Bend’s most historical event, the Pet Parade, where children of all ages bring their special pet (we’ve seen dogs, llamas, lizards, goats, and lots of stuffed animals) to parade thru’ Downtown Bend!
Art Walk, 5‐9pm
Join thousands of Bendites and stroll downtown & enjoy art, wine, music, food, and fun as we celebrate our community and the arts!
Friday ‐ Sunday, July 11th – 13th
Bank of the Cascades Bend Summerfest Hundreds of vendors and activities welcome
Wednesdays
Farmers Market, 3‐7pm
Over 40 Local growers and producers bringing healthful food and agricultural goods.
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Saturday Market, 10am‐4pm
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Vendor Show, Benham Hall • 9 am to 3 pm: Featuring Sunriver clubs, activities and service providers Learn about pickleball, tennis & fly fishing • 9-10 am at Fort Rock Park, Tennis Hill & SHARC Learn about your association Held in the Crescent Room • 10:30-11 am. Mobile app
Lois Earley, Three Rivers The sun had vanished behind the mountains creating an eerie twilight. It was really rather hard to see details in the landscape, even though there was several inches of snow on the ground. I was driving home from work when headlights that seemed to be standing still broke my concentration. I slowed the car down and By Brooke Snavely
Did you know that: • Electric-assist bicycles are considered bicycles by the Oregon Vehicle Code if their motor produces less than 1,000 watts and the bike travels under 20 mph while assisted? •The minimum age to legally operate an e-bike is 16 and that all e-bike riders are required to wear a helmet, regardless of the operator’s age? • There are two types of ebikes: 1) power on demand (via a throttle), 2) pedal assist (the harder a cyclist pedals, the more the electric propulsion assists.) Some ebikes feature both methods of assist. • Most e-bikes have disc brakes and higher quality components than conventional bikes. • An e-bike’s electric assist feature disengages when the brakes are activated. The electric assist feature does not keep running when a rider is trying to stop. • The average starting price of a quality e-bike is around $2,000. The average buyer is 40 years + with previous SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2014
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Letter from a reader squinted to try and figure out what was happening ahead. After a few seconds, I spotted a herd of approximately 20 does off to my left. I slowed the car to a stop and waited, as did the oncoming car. After a few moments, when the deer determined it was safe to cross the road, they loped across climaxing their movement with a graceful leap over the fence at the other side. One doe remained behind, pawing at the side of the road. We waited, not knowing what
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to expect. The last doe to cross the road looked back and had some unspoken conversation with the hesitant doe. Then, without uttering a sound, she moved back across the road, touched noses, and they both slowly started to cross the road. It was at this point I realized the hesitant doe had a decided limp and was afraid to cross the road. Needless to say, a cheer went out from everyone witnessing this show of Mother Nature’s tenderness.
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 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.
From the Editor’s Desk: Interesting facts about electric-assisted bicycles cycling experience. • E-bike users are more likely to obey traffic laws due to the ease of resuming travel. Most users are happy to stop as often as necessary. Lost momentum is not as big a source of frustration as it is for someone who is pedaling without assistance. • If e-bikes are not allowed on pathways, they are legal to operate on roadways. Restricting them from the pathways (which are private property) could increase congestion and bicycle/vehicle conflicts on roadways (which are open to the public). • E-bikes are already in use on the pathways. People are bringing them to Sunriver. Most people don’t know and can’t tell the difference between them and conventional bicycles. • E-bikes represent 10-percent of the bicycle retail market in some countries. In April, the SROA Board of Directors appointed a task force to study electric-assist bicycles. DISCLAIMER: I was on the task force and found it an enjoyable learning experience. We pulled together a group of three Sunriver police officers, two Sunriver residents who are cycling enthusiasts and pathway proponents, two bike shop owners who rent
bikes to visitors who enjoy the pathways, and two SROA staff members to review what is known about e-bikes. Our assignment was to address the SROA board’s decisionmaking checklist and make recommendations to manage e-bikes impacts on Sunriver’s pathways. After an enlightened 2-hour discussion, we recommended the SROA board: • Issue a position statement about e-bikes on Sunriver pathways. • Enact a 12 mile per hour speed limit on the pathways and post a lower speed limit in congested areas (Village, SHARC, Sunriver Lodge, etc.) • Place speed limit signs along pathways. • Continue and expand previously proposed pathway safety enhancements (rules signage, lane striping, etc.) • Review/consider revisions to existing pathway rules language regarding “non-motorized” use so as to avoid confusion over legality of e-bikes The SROA Board of Directors took no action at its May meeting on the task force’s recommendations on the basis that there is not a problem with e-bikes at this time. That’s a conclusion the task force also arrived at. Sunriver Police Chief Marc Mills plainly stated www.sunriverowners.org
e-bikes “will not be a problem” several times during the task force’s discussions. Three task force members acknowledged changing their minds about e-bikes after participating in an informed discussion. Sunriver Police Sgt. PJ Beaty, manager of Sunriver’s Bike Patrol, had doubts about “on demand” throttle-controlled electric assistance. These were eased by information that the throttle resets to zero when released. Also that the electric assist feature automatically disengages when the brakes are applied. Resident Lee Stevenson had doubts about safety and compatibility of e-bikes on Sunriver’s pathways. When he learned about the cost of the bikes (average $2,000) and demographic of buyers (age 40+) many of his concerns were alleviated. Stevenson also suggested additional pathway safety enhancements — research to which he contributed a few years ago and would like to see revisited and acted upon. Resident and bike shop operator Jim Stone wants to protect and enhance the familyfriendly and safe qualities of Sunriver’s pathway system. He described the pathways as a safe place for kids learning how to ride bikes and people walking
dogs. Stone suggested the 12 mph speed limit based on signage he’d seen at Eagle Crest. When Chief Mills and other task force members voiced support/interest in a speed limit, he became much more comfortable with the idea of e-bikes. Paul Willerton, the former owner of Fat Power Bikes, an e-bike rental business that operated out of Caldera Springs in the summer of 2013, said he wished he had engaged in this level of dialogue before he started the business. He fielded a lot of calls from owners who were upset that he was providing motorized devices on the Sunriver pathways. In reality he wasn’t, but most people were unfamiliar a with the federal and state laws regarding e-bikes nd probably still are. Allowing e-bikes on the pathways is similar in some respects to SROA’s response to demand for pickleball courts – both activities allow older generations to continue enjoying outdoor activities. Pickleball and bicycling are family-oriented and enjoyed by all ages. Both activities align with SROA’s mission statement to maintain and enhance the environment, quality of life and property values. Page 45
Asia Watch: Obama skips China midst tension in Asia blames the U.S. for encourBy Michael J. Ranieri President Barack Obama’s aging Japan and the Philiprecent trip to Asia was bad pines to confront it over the news for China. This was the disputed territories. If this is president’s first trip to Asia not the case, and Obama has since 2012 and he did not said as much, then he should visit the second larghave gone to Beijing est economy in the and told this to the world. I have no Chinese leadership qualms about his in person. This direct visit to Japan, South approach would have Korea, Malaysia and been well received in the Philippines but the region. People China should have Michael Ranieri throughout Asia, been added to the while they are wary itinerary. Even a cursory stop of a more assertive China, want in Beijing to explain comments to see a close and constructive he made in the other capitals relationship between the U.S. would have gone a long way in and China. reducing tensions in the region. Meanwhile the tension beAfter all, his overriding message tween the China and Japan, the throughout the trip was that second and third largest econothe United States will stick by mies in the world, is not abatits allies in Asia – allies who ing. Sino-Japanese relations are are locked in tense territorial so bad that China’s President Xi disputes with China. Jinping has never had a summit China is very concerned with Shinzo Abe, Japan’s Prime about what is called a U.S. minister. The tension is also felt “pivot” or “rebalancing” toward at the grass roots level. AccordAsia. Beijing believes that an ing to recent polls, 93 percent increased U.S. presence in Asia of Japanese have negative views is designed to contain China about China and over 90 peror counter its rise. China also cent of Chinese don’t trust the
Japanese. What has sparked this sorry state of affairs? In 2012, Japan nationalized islands in the East China Sea that Tokyo has administered but Beijing has laid claim. Since then, Chinese military maneuvers in contested waters have increased and the Japanese responded with jet sorties, which have climbed to their highest numbers since the Cold War. The U.S. takes no position on who rightfully owns the islands but Washington has said that its security treaty with Japan covers the bits of uninhabited rock. Moreover, while in Tokyo, Obama vowed to defend Japan in its territorial dispute with China but he did urge the Japanese to show restraint and insisted that he wanted solid relations with Beijing. My view is simple: The president should never miss an opportunity to visit China and talk to its leaders. First of all, it is an economic superpower and one that holds much of our debt. Second, the level of tension in Asia right now is
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dangerous and China is becoming increasingly assertive. The author Robert Kaplan rightfully describes the disputed waters in East Asia as “Asia’s Cauldron.” He worries about these waters being crowded with subs and fighter jets and that the situation could escalate into war. It behooves our president to take a leadership role and work with China. He should be doing whatever he can to allay
China’s concerns about the Asia pivot and with the utmost haste find a way for China and Japan to jointly (and peacefully) exploit the disputed islands in the East China Sea. Sunriver resident Michael Ranieri 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.
Financial focus: What a vacation can teach you about investing By Kate Gaughan Summer is almost here — which means it’s officially vacation season. You may be looking forward to “getting away from it all,” but, as you know, vacations actually require a fair amount of planning. And it might surprise you to learn that some of the efforts required for successful vacations can impart some valuable lessons in other areas of your life — such as investing. Here are some vacation-related moves that you may want to transfer to the investment and financial arenas: • Secure your home. If you’re going on vacation for a week or so, you may need to take some steps to safeguard your home: stopping your mail and newspaper, using a timer to turn on lights, alerting your neighbors you’ll be out of town, and so on. But while it’s important to secure your home today, you will also want to help ensure it will be there for your family in the future, should anything happen to you. That’s why you’ll want to maintain adequate life and disability insurance. • Know your route. If you are driving to your vacation destination, you will want to plan your route beforehand, so that you can avoid time-consuming delays and detours. And to reach your financial goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you will also want to chart your course — by creating an investment
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strategy designed to help you work towards those goals based on your specific risk tolerance, investment preferences and time horizon. • Keep enough gas in the tank. As you set out on a road trip, you need a full tank of gas in your car, and you’ll have to keep refueling along the way. And to “go the distance” in pursuing your financial goals, you will need to have sufficient “fuel” in the form of investments with reasonable growth potential. Without a reasonable amount of growth-oriented vehicles in your portfolio, you could lose ground to inflation and potentially fall short of your objectives — so, over time, you may need to “refuel” by reviewing your portfolio and rebalancing if necessary. • Protect yourself from getting burned. If your vacation plans include a stay at the beach, you’ll need to protect yourself and your family from the hot sun — so make sure you’re all using sunscreen. When you invest, you can also get “burned” if you are not careful — especially if you are inclined to chase after “hot” investments. By the time you hear about these so-called sizzlers, they may already be cooling off, and, even more importantly, they just might not be appropriate for your goals and risk tolerance. Instead of becoming a “heat-seeking” investor, focus your efforts on building a diversified array of quality investments appropriate for your needs. If you only own one type of financial asset, and a downturn hits that asset class, your portfolio could take a big hit. But by diversifying your holdings, you can help reduce the effects of volatility. Keep in mind, though, that diversification, by itself, can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss. As we’ve seen, some of the same principles that apply to creating a vacation may also be applicable to your investing habits. So, put these principles to work to enjoy a pleasant vacation — and a potentially rewarding investment experience. Kate Gaughan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones Investments. She can be reached at 541-389-4363. SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2014
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PET SITTING In your home while you are away, or will walk/feed daily, etc. For information, call Bonnie at 541-419-4647. Sunriver References Available. 6/14 PD ROG DECK REFINISHING, HOME IMPROVEMENT & REPAIRS Call Randy Parmele. ccb#147087 541-410-3986 8/14 PD PAR THE BLIND LADY Custom blinds and shades from Sunriver’s 1st and oldest window covering business, with over 15 years of happy Sunriver customers. Choose form Hunter Douglas, Graber, Skandia and more. Free estimates, fast service. We also do décor updates and spruce ups for homes on rental programs. (541) 593-8372, heather@ sunriverworks.com 6/14 INV HOME
SUNRIVER VACATION RENTALS Four beautiful mountain decor homes. www.SunriverRentals.net (360) 904-2643 SunriverRentals@gmail.com DCCA#817
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LOT FOR SALE IN SUNRIVER RESORT By owner, prime site at 9 Sisters Lane. .60 acre. $275,000, no agents please. www.fsbo.com/147520 6/14 PD MOH
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SUNRIVER HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER 4 Tan Oak. Wonderful memories are awaiting your creation in this beautiful 5 bedroom, 2 3/4 bath, 2750 sq.ft. home, built in 2004. Granite countertops, gas fireplace, walk-in pantry, hot tub. Great location. $642,000. Call for appointment. 541-593-3580. 6/14 PD SAL
BOOK YOUR HOME 150+ NIGHTS I rent my home 180+ nights/ year. Looking to help 2-4 other non-competing homes do the same. Joe 303-909-4107 6/14 PD ZEI
NEWBERRY NATIONAL VOLCANIC MONUMENT, OREGON, DVD Narrated tour highlights Lava River Cave, Lava Cast Forest & Newberry Caldera. $11.95 free shipping. www.ifclip/dvd.htm 7/14 PD SCH
BUSINESS & HOME FOR SALE Home repair business and house. Turn-key operation. Everything included: vehicles, tools, etc. $285,000 541-318-9319 6/14 PD VOLL BLINDS & SHADES For Updates, Remodels or New Construction. Great Prices! Free Estimates! Amy Hedeman, Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer in Sunriver 214-535-1429 amyhedeman@msn.com 6/14 PD HEDE
PRIME RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE In Sunriver Business Park. 748 square feet in Fall River Place building, Suite #108. Great signage and visibility from South Century Drive. Call Frank O’Neill at 408-314-8721 6/14 INV O’NEI
541.585.2939 BOAT & CANOE FOR SALE Columbia 12 foot fiberglass boat with 18hp motor, trailer, fish finder, many accessories. See Craigslist #4452745634; 15 foot flat back canoe; 5hp motor. 541-598-0650
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CAPTAIN CLEAN, LLP 541-593-1972 6/14 PD CAP
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L&S GARDENS Hardy plants, trees & shrubs. Mon-Sat 9 to 5; Sun 10-4. www.lsgardens.com lsgarden@uci.net 541-536-2049 Highway 97 to La Pine, turn east on Finley Butte Road, then sharp right onto S. Huntington Road. Proceed 1.75 miles. We are worth the trip! 9/14 PD L&S
NEED A RELIABLE PERSON TO DO SECURITY CHECKS ON YOUR HOME? Take care of your pets, mail or plants? Make, mend, alter or sew something for you? Serving the Sunriver area for over 35 years. Call me, Grace Phillips. It’s a matter of trust! 541-788-0199 6/14 INV PHI
JILL OF ALL TRADES HOUSECLEANING Has been cleaning in Sunriver and La Pine since 1990. Better business accredited. We clean private homes and rentals and we also do security checks. 541-536-3086 6/14 PD COCH
A TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO HISTORIC CALIFORNIA 800 pages, 138 maps, 183 photos. $19.95 plus $4.95 shipping. Email ifclip@gmail.com
SUNRIVER’S LARGEST AND MOST EXPERIENCED Village Properties Long Term Property Management has a great selection of furnished and unfurnished homes & condos. Lease terms. www.village-properties.com 541-593-7368 6/14 PD VILL
HOME SECURITY SERVICE For absentee owners, licensed/bonded. In business since 2000, referrals available. Goodman Security 541-280-2167 541-389-2872
ESTABLISHED HOUSEKEEPING SERVICE Housekeeping by Robbin is accepting new nightly rental clients. We do back to back cleans. Contact Robbin 541-480-2263 or. rrklaver@msn.com
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CLASSIFIED AD RATES $12/month for 25 words; 50¢ a word over 25
Email text to srscene@srowners.org
Deadline:
12th of the month preceding publication (e.g.: October 12 for the November paper)
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!
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15 YEARS CLEANING HOMES Will clean private or rental homes. Reasonable rates. Call Rexrota’s Cleaning. Ask for Tammy 541-420-3839 5/14 PD REX
REMODEL & ADDITIONS Decks, windows, tile, miscellaneous carpentry and roof repair. Ryan Carroll 541-420-0675. www.ryancarroll construction.com
NEAT N TIDY CLEANING LICENSED & INSURED I now have openings for private vacation homes. Deep cleaning & home security checks available as well. 541-771-6671
PET WALKING & SITTING BY LAURIE In our home or yours. Member of PSI. Insured & references. For information, reservations or rates, call 541-593-7666 6/14 PD SKO COMPUTER SERVICE Problems solved. Virus, spyware removal. Upgrades, optimization. New computers built. Home theater setup. Tutoring, and more. Fast service. Ryan Lewis 541-408-2747
SUNRIVER’S TECHNOLOGY STORE 3 Rivers Computer is your first choice for computer sales, service and support in Sunriver. Why go to Bend? We have a great selection of electronic accessories, too. Also, professional fax/copy/ email service, and pack/ship/ drop-off for shipping with UPS! 541-593-3144. Next to the vet in the Sunriver Business Park.
SUNRIVER RENTALS BY OWNER Six beautiful homes. Up to 7 bedrooms, Great locations. Best rates. 50% off last minute bookings. 503-307-9003 SunriverRentalsByOwner.com
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4 Bunker Lane $549,000 Single level high quality home w/ central vac & A/C on 1/3 acre. Gourmet kitchen w/ maple hardwood floors/cabinets/hutch. Huge living room features floor to ceiling windows & stone fireplace. 2 water features, hot tub, 3-car garage. MLS# 201404365 Call Kelly Winch 541.390.0398
14 Antelope Lane $224,500 Wonderful vacation getaway in Sunriver! Fireplace in the Great Room. Extensive interior remodel in 2012. Kids will love the 2nd bedroom loft accessed by a spiral staircase. Outside features an enclosed 600 sq ft deck w/ hot tub to warm your toes in the winter. MLS# 201403686 Call Ken Renner 541.280.5352
55383 Huntington Road $1,900,000 Ventana Ranch is located on one of the best riverfront acreages in Central Oregon! Outstanding views of the Cascade Mountains fronting the Little Deschutes River. MLS# 201308962
12 White Alder $448,000 Beautiful home w/ great open floor plan, wood vaulted ceilings & timber beams, rock fireplace, wall of windows looking out to the Pine trees. 3 bedrooms plus loft w/ 2 master suites on main floor, kitchen & dining area w/ access to the deck/hot tub area. MLS# 201400843 Call Judi Hein 541.408.3778
9 Trophy $698,000 Bring Your Golf Clubs & Enjoy Resort Living at its Finest! Custom Built Home on a quiet, treed, 1/3 acre cul-de-sac lot boasts Timeless Well Appointed Features. Expansive Fairway Views yet Private, w/ two fireplaces,, gourmet kitchen MLS# 201302016 Call Myra Girod 541.815.2400 & Pam Bronson 541.788.6767
26 Siskin $498,000 Stone’s Throw to the River 4 Bed 2 Full/2 Half Baths 3346 SF Impressive entry. Dramatic vaulted beamed cathedral ceiling. Beautifully maintained deck and hot tub. Available fully furnished outside escrow. Majestic Ponderosas on lot. MLS# 201304990 Call Greg Barnwell 541.848.7222
17062 Cooper Drive $1,350,000.00 Amazing 1.25 acre property on the Spring River has 4147 sq. ft., 7 bedrooms and 7.5 baths (sleeps 18) in the main home. Canoe from your dock to the Big Deschutes. 30’ x 60’ shop w/ 220V electric, heat and a 3br/1ba living space above! MLS#201308347 CJ Neumann 541-410-3710 & Lisa Lamberto 541-610-9697
Call Mike Sullivan
541.350.8616
23 Toplift Lane $599,900 This home Features 2 master suites, 1 master on the main floor, tile entry, vaulted ceilings, fireplace in living room, wood floor kitchen, bonus room, 2 car garage, deck w/ hot tub, on acorner lot w/ lots of parking. Come see all that Sunriver has to offer. MLS# 201402992 Call Keith Petersen 541.815.0906
LOOKING FOR NEW HOMES We do not have enough inventory for our current booking pace for this summer. If you are thinking of renting your home we would love to visit with you about our rental program. Let us show you what we can do for you.
“Service Sets Us Apart!” 1-800-541-1756 Our Management Team has 73 years of combined experience working for you
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