June 2015 Sunriver Scene by Sunriver Scene

Got a couple million to spare? The bank has pulled Mavericks off the auction block and into the real estate market

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Nature Center ............... 8 Calendar ..................... 13 SROA Board................ 26

Public Safety ............... 34 Commentary ............... 45 Classified .................... 47

Help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument with a kick-off party at SHARC on June 19

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JUNE • 2015

VOLUME XLI • NUMBER 6

Feds announce new rules to strengthen railroad tank cars

On May 1, U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced a final rule for the safe transportation of flammable liquids by rail. The final rule, developed by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and Federal Railroad Administration, in coordination with Canada, focuses on safety improvements that are designed to prevent accidents, mitigate consequences in the event of an accident, and support emergency response. The rule: 1. Unveils a new, enhanced tank car standard and an aggressive, risk-based retrofitting schedule for older tank cars carrying crude oil and ethanol; 2. Requires a new braking standard for certain trains that will offer a superior level of safety by potentially reducing the severity of an accident, and the “pile-up effect”; 3. Designates new operational protocols for trains transporting large volumes of flammable liquids, such as routing requirements, speed restrictions, and information for local government agencies; and 4. Provides new sampling and testing requirements to improve classification of energy products placed into transport. The final rule applies to “high-hazard flammable trains” (HHFTs)—a continuous block of 20 or more tank cars loaded with a flammable liquid or 35 or more tank cars loaded with a flammable liquid dispersed through a train. Rule specifics • Enhanced Standards for New and Existing Tank Cars for use in an HHFT New tank cars constructed after Oct. 1, 2015, are required to meet the new DOT Specification 117 design or performance criteria. The prescribed car has a 9/16- inch tank shell, 11-gauge jacket, ½-inch full-height head shield, thermal protection, and improved pressure relief valves and bottom outlet valves. Existing tank cars must be retrofitted with the Turn to Railroad, page 3 SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLI • NUMBER 6 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707

Resort opens new dining, swimming amenities

Younger patrons will enjoy the Paulina Plunge waterslide, part of The Cove at the Resort.

By Brooke Snavely During tours of new and updated amenities held May 18-19, Sunriver Resort officials said they were on schedule to open a new pool complex, one new and three remodeled restaurants by Memorial Day weekend. The tour began with a look inside a recently upgraded Lodge Village suite. Both the 900 square foot suites and smaller guestrooms feature fireplaces and private decks, new furniture and

bedding, granite countertops in kitchen and bath and modern fixtures and décor throughout. Next stop was The Cove, the resort’s new pool complex that features a large zero-entry wading pool that reaches five feet deep before spilling over an infinity edge with commanding views to the west of the new lake, Meadows golf course and Cascade Mountains Turn to Resort, page 3

Floating the Deschutes River in the Sunriver area By Brooke Snavely When summer heats up, many Sunriver visitors and residents take to the Deschutes River to cool off. On the hottest days, expect to see flotillas of inner tubes, rafts, canoes, kayaks and stand up paddleboards. The Deschutes River in the Sunriver area runs wide and gentle through gorgeous mountain scenery with good wildlife viewing opportunities. This part of the river is rated Class 1 moving water with riffles, minor waves and few or no obstructions. As inviting as it looks, the river’s current is deceptively strong and the water is much colder than most people expect. The Deschutes River is spring fed and water temperature rarely exceeds 60

degrees. A quick dunk in the river feels good for a few moments on the hottest days, but hypothermia is a real concern for anyone unable to get out of the water. Life vests, appropriate clothing, food and water, knowing in advance the distances and float times and safe boating practices are important to keep the focus on fun. Popular floats between publicly accessible launch and takeout points in the Sunriver area include: • Big River (River Mile 199.2) to Harper Bridge (RM 191.7). Distance 7.5 miles. Float time: 4-5 hours depending on wind direction and paddle effort. Note: Access at Harper Bridge is on the Turn to River, page 4 PRSRT STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID BEND, OR PERMIT NO. 213

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Mavericks off the auction block

After being scheduled three times for sale at a sheriff’s auction, and subsequently withdrawn from the auction registry each time, Mavericks at Sunriver was listed for sale in late April, and remained on the market as the Scene was going to press. The latest listing price was $1,975,000. That is $625,000 less than what the property was listed for prior to foreclosure proceedings that began in August. The 29,000 square foot facility closed Oct. 31, 2014. According to court documents, former owners Sunriver Vacation Recreation Association, signed over the property to Bank of the Cascades on April 14, ending an eight-month long foreclosure action in Deschutes County Circuit Court. “We do have the property under contract to market, and there is activity for viewing purposes,” said Dennis Carlson of Bank of the Cascades. “We hope for a conclusion in the near future.” Compass Commercial’s listing described the property as a fitness center with a FlowRider, rock climbing wall, half basketball court and 3,500 square feet of cardiovascular and workout equipment. According to the listing, the property is “offered well below replacement cost.” Information: 541-383-2444, www.compasscommercial.com

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beyond. Children will love the new Paulina Plunge waterslide and adjacent activity area where they can build water channels in the sand. Adults will appreciate the cushy patio furniture and ready access to The Spotted Frog bar and café. The poolside eatery menu includes sandwiches, wraps and salads, along with ice cream treats for kids and boozy milkshakes and slushies for adults. The restaurant is named in honor of the Oregon spotted frog, which has a protected habitat in the nature discovery area at The Cove. There is a nature trail around the new lake, as well as fire pits and private cabanas that invite long days by the pool. Access to The Cove is limited to guests of Sunriver Resort staying in the Lodge Village units, River Lodges, homes in the resort’s vacation rental THE REAL ESTATE EXPERT YOUR FRIENDS RECOMMEND!

program and Crosswater members. The tour continued on to the main lodge into the Twisted River Tavern, the former Owl’s Nest. The upgrades include new lighting, retro-style seating and tables, and more large-screen HDTVs. The old wood bar has been lowered and topped with a multi-color Turn to Resort, page 17

same key components based on a prescriptive, risk-based retrofit schedule. The final rule will require replacing the entire fleet of DOT-111 tank cars for Packing Group I, which covers most crude shipped by rail, within three years and all non-jacketed CPC-1232s, in the same service, within approximately five years. • Enhanced Braking to Mitigate Damage in Derailments The rule requires HHFTs to have in place a functioning two-way end-of-train device or a distributed power braking system. Trains meeting the definition of a “high-hazard flammable unit train,” or HHFUT (a single train with 70 or more tank cars loaded with Class 3 flammable liquids), with at least one tank car with Packing Group I materials, must be operated with an electronically controlled pneumatic (ECP) braking system by Jan. 1, 2021. All other HHFUTs must have ECP braking systems installed after 2023. This technology has been operated successfully for years in the United States, Australia, and elsewhere. • Reduced Operating Speeds The rule restricts all HHFTs to 50 mph in all areas and HHFTs containing any tank cars not meeting the enhanced tank car standards required by this rule are restricted to operating at a 40 mph speed restriction in high-threat urban areas. The 40 mph restriction for HHFTs without new or retrofitted tank cars is also currently required under FRA’s Emergency Order No. 30. • Rail Routing – More Robust Risk Assessment

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must certify that hazardous materials subject to the program are packaged in accordance with the test results, document the testing and sampling program outcomes, and make that information available to DOT personnel upon request. “Safety has been our top priority at every step in the process for finalizing this rule, which is a significant improvement over the current regulations and requirements and will make transporting flammable liquids safer,” said Foxx. “This stronger, safer, more robust tank car will protect communities on both sides of our shared border,” said Lisa Raitt, Canada’s Minister of Transport. “Through strong collaboration we have developed a harmonized solution for North America’s tank car fleet. I am hopeful that this kind of cooperation will be a model for future Canada-U.S. partnership on transportation issues.” Information: www.dot.gov/ mission/safety/rail-chronology

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Railroads operating HHFTs must perform a routing analysis that considers, at a minimum, 27 safety and security factors, including “track type, class and maintenance schedule” and “track grade and curvature,” and select a route based on its findings. • Rail Routing – Improved Information Sharing Ensures that railroads provide state and/or regional fusion centers, and state, local and tribal officials with a railroad point of contact for information related to the routing of hazardous materials through their jurisdictions. • More Accurate Classification of Unrefined PetroleumBased Products Offerors (individuals or entities who makes proposals) must develop and carry out sampling and testing programs for all unrefined petroleum-based products, such as crude oil, to address the criteria and frequency of sampling to improve and ensure accuracy. Offerors

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Young artists scholarship auditions, concert scheduled The Sunriver Music Festival’s successful Young Artists Scholarship (YAS) program has been awarding music scholarships to deserving young musicians since 1996. Over the program’s history, more than $372,200 has been awarded to 123 Central Oregon music students in middle school, high school and college. During the last weekend in May, classical music students from Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook and Harney counties will audition for music scholarships ranging from $300 - $5,000. In 2014, $30,00 in scholarships was awarded to young musicians between the ages of 12 and 22. Ten of the 2015 scholarship winners will perform at the annual Young Artists Scholarship Concert Sunday, June 14, 7 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Sunriver. 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

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grant from the Sunriver Women’s Club. Today, the Women’s Club continues to support the Festival’s music education programs in addition to a growing number of individual contributors. The majority of the individual contributions occur at the Sunriver Music Festival’s annual fundraiser, Festival Faire (scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 2 at the Sunriver Resort Great Hall). “We are fortunate that the Central Oregon community continues to generously support our scholarship program,”

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explains Jodie Bischof, the Young Artists Scholarship program chairman. “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 Turn to Concert, page 6

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south side of the bridge next to the golf course. • Harper Bridge (RM 191.7) to Besson Day Use Area (RM 189.9). Distance: 1.8 miles. Float time: 45 minutes. Note: Access at Harper Bridge is on the south side of the bridge next to the golf course. • Harper Bridge (RM 191.7) to Sunriver Resort’s Canoe Takeout (RM 183.1). Distance: 8.6 miles. Float time: 4-6 hours depending on wind and paddle effort. Note: Access at Harper Bridge is on the south side of the bridge next to the golf course. • Besson Day Use Area (RM 189.9) to Sunriver Resort’s Canoe Takeout (RM 188.2). Distance: 6.8 miles. Float time: 3-4 hours depending on wind and paddle effort. • Besson Day Use Area (RM 189.9) to Benham Falls Day Use Area at River Mile 182.0. Distance: 7.9 miles. Float time: 3-4 hours depending on wind and paddle effort. Sunriver Resort operates a

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commercial marina at River Mile 188.2 off River Road. The general public and guests of the Resort must rent boats from the marina to utilize this facility. Boat rental fees include a shuttle ride back from the Canoe Takeout at River Mile 182.0. Information: 541-5933492 or www.sunriver-resort. com/activities/sunriver-resortmarina In May, Sunriver Owners Association planned to open a private launch and parking area at River Mile 188.2. Access to this facility is restricted to Sunriver owners and their guests. Only those with updated Member Preference and Recreation Plus Program/IRAP access cards issued by the homeowner’s association will be able to utilize the launch. Information: 541585-3147, www.sunriverstyle. com/fun-on-the-river.html Several shops in The Village at Sunriver and the Sunriver Business Park rent watercraft, life vests and other necessary items. The Sunriver Marina, Good2Go and Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe offer drop-off and pick up service and a variety of classes. State law requires life vests for all watercraft occupants of any age, whether you are in a float tube, kayak, canoe, or boat. For a complete list of public boat launches on the upper Deschutes River between Sunriver and Wickiup Dam visit: www.deschutespaddle trail.info

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SCENE JUNE 2015 Volume XLI, No. 6 57455 Abbot Drive P.O. Box 3278 Sunriver, OR 97707 The SUNRIVER SCENE is the official monthly publication of the Sunriver Owners Association, a not-for-profit Oregon corporation dedicated to providing for the maintenance, protection and enhancement of property values, and the quality of life in Sunriver. The SCENE is mailed to Sunriver property owners anywhere in the U.S. and available at locations throughout Sunriver or through a paid subscription by mail.

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Men’s club annual picnic June 18 June is the month for the Men’s Club annual picnic. The event will be held Thursday, June 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Mary McCallum Park. Come on out and enjoy the camaraderie and great cooking of the best chefs in the Men’s Club. Advance registration is required so the club knows how much food to buy. To sign-up, please use the sign-up sheet posted at the Marketplace on Cottonwood Road, or email Sunriver.Mensclub@ yahoo.com. The menu will be similar to last year with the choice of bratwurst or barbecued chicken, accompanied by three bean salad, potato salad, chips, cookies and soda. Picnic attendees are asked to indicate their menu choice on the sign-up sheets or email. The club will provide plates, utensils, cups and napkins. 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. There will be no featured speaker, just lots of people enjoying themselves. The club needs additional help organizing and hosting the picnic. Individuals interested in helping on June 17 or 18 can email Sunriver.Mensclub@yahoo.com or call Ken Arnold at 541-593-9397. Club organizers said they enjoyed putting together this season’s programs and hope that all Sunriver men and women benefited from them. The club does not meet in the summer. Meetings will resume in September.

Humane Society of Central Oregon’s ambassador dog featured in book By Lynne Ouchida The just released book, “The Rescued Dog Problem Solver,” by Tracy Libby features Maty, the three legged disc dog, who gives back to the community that saved her life. The story demonstrates how Maty helps break the barriers associated with pet and human disabilities, and reaches thousands in her role as the Humane Society of Central Oregon’s education dog. The book is useful to those who adopt or rescue dogs. It offers insights and techniques to ensure success. With every adoption, the Humane Society A Full Service Tree Co.

of Central Oregon (HSCO) hopes people understand the rewards of commitment. Dr. Liz Gray, a veterinarian and applied animal behaviorist, is developing HSCO’s new behavior program. Sabrina Slusser, executive director, said “HSCO’s investment in a behavior program will provide individualized enrichment, training and socialization plans for every animal that will result in stronger and more loving bonds with their new families.” The author, Tracy Libby, was inspired to write the book when Turn to Book, page 11

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A typical low winter flow on the Deschutes below Wickiup Dam.

Angler’s Club presents program about the Deschutes River

On Thursday, June 18 at 7 p.m., the Sunriver Anglers Club will present a significant program illustrating the current state of the upper Deschutes River and the efforts being undertaken to restore stream flow and improve water quality in the river basin. The program will include a video presentation by cinematographer Scott Nelson, who has created a powerful video that describes the current condition of the river and how this came to be. There will also be a visual presentation by Jason Gritzner, Forest Service hydrologist, showing the conditions of the river and the adjacent �� stream banks�� at different stages of the drawdown, which annually �� occurs when upstream reservoir storage cycles begin. �� Following �� the two visual presentations, Tod Heisler, executive �� director of the Deschutes River Conservancy,�� will describe�� the �� status of efforts now underway to improve the river. �� All those who have an interest in the health of the river and�� the �� upper basin �� environment, not just anglers, are invited �� to attend �� this meeting.�� The Deschutes River is perhaps the most important �� feature of Sunriver and the adjacent community, and this program �� will enable all those who have a stake in the attractions of �� our �� area to be well informed about�� the current state of affairs and�� the �� plans for the�� future. �� The meeting will be held at�� SHARC in Sunriver. For additional �� information concerning the June 18 program, contact Ron Angell �� at 541-593-3242. For information about the Sunriver Anglers �� Club, see www.sunriveranglers.org

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The Sunriver Home and Garden Show will be held Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in The Village at Sunriver. The Village will be filled with trade representatives covering all facets of home improvement including gardening, landscaping, décor, hot tubs, decks and other areas to get your home or rental ready for all seasons. Explore the numerous booths and inventory presented by home and garden experts. Thinking about updating your yard? Chat with landscapers for tips and tricks on how to make your garden an oasis. Find plants, flowers and materials to upgrade your landscape. This event will be located throughout the courtyard in The Village at Sunriver. The event is free and family-friendly and will take place rain or shine. For additional information about being a vendor or volunteer for this event, visit the Village website at www.villageat sunriver.com or email events@alpine-entertainment.com The Central Oregon Wildflower Show also takes place at the Sunriver Nature Center June 20-21. Stop by to see native flora, as well as learn about the types of plants that will do well in your landscaping. Info: www.sunrivernaturecenter.org

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Help celebrate the 25th anniversary of Newberry National Volcanic Monument

A year’s worth of activities and events celebrating the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument begins Friday, June 19, 5:30 p.m. at SHARC. Kick-off festivities may include a Native American blessing and dance; a visit with Dr. Strong Newberry – the man for whom the monument is named – re-enacted by Stu Garrett of Bend who led a citizen committee that was instrumental in monument creation; a planned appearance by Oregon Congressman Peter DeFazio, and readings by local children of the landmark legislation that created the Monument. The June 19 event will include live music, snacks and refreshments. The anniversary celebrations continue Saturday, June 20 at the 7 Wonders of the Monument – Lava Lands Visitor Center, Lava River Cave, Lava Cast Forest, Paulina Falls, Paulina Peak, Big Obsidian Flow and the Paulina Visitors Center inside and around the caldera. Planned activities at these locations include rangerled hikes, geology and natural history presentations, geocaching, plein air painting, flint knapping demonstrations and

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and New England Conservatory,” Bischof said. For more information about the Young Artists Scholarship concert or the summer festival or to purchase tickets, call the Sunriver Music Festival Ticket Office at 541-593-9310, email at tickets@sunrivermusic.org or visit the website at www. sunrivermusic.org. The Sunriver Music Festival’s two-week summer festival runs Aug. 7–19. Concerts will be at the historic Sunriver Resort Great Hall, Summit High School and the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend. Festival Faire Dinner and Auction will be held Sunday, Aug. 2 at the Sunriver Resort Great Hall. Tickets are currently on sale for the summer concerts and Festival Faire. Over 1000 Jobs Approved by SROA Design Committee Thousands of Additions and Remodels in Sunriver Tons of Happy Customers!

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See native flora during annual wildflower show sunriver nature center & oregon observatory Enjoy the beauty of Mother Nature and Central Oregon’s diverse botanical offerings on display during the Central Oregon Wildflower Show — coming June 20-21 to the Sunriver Nature Center. Hosted by the Sunriver Nature Center, and made possible with volunteers from the High Desert Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Oregon (NPSO), the annual show has been going on at the nature center since the 1980s, and returned last year after a brief hiatus. Last year’s show featured more than 250 different species of native flowers, grasses, shrubs and trees from all corners of Central Oregon. On the day before the show, volunteer harvesters fan out across the region to collect, identify and display in time for the show’s June 20 opening day. “We are looking for volunteers to help harvest and vase what we collect,” said Jennifer Curtis, Sunriver Nature Center manager. Botanical expertise is not required, but the plant must be native to our region. Volunteers often turn to their own native gardens for harvesting. Wildflowers are never pulled or dug up from the wild, which could inadvertently wipe out a species. Certain species are also left alone, such as lilies and orchids, which often fall under sensitive or protected status. Once the clippings are delivered to the nature center, botanists from the local NPSO chapter and U.S. Forest Service work late into the evening to

identify and label each plant in time for the show’s opening. “The show is a great way to see what grows in our sub-alpine and high desert regions,” said Susan Berger, NPSO High Desert Chapter vice president and show co-coordinator. More than 200 plants are expected to be showcased, but it’s really up to Mother Nature said Berger. “It’s all depends on weather and how much moisture we’ve had. What we found last year may not bloom this year while other species may pop – especially with our below normal winter snow pack and spring rain.” Aside from the floral displays, the show will have native plants, seeds and ponderosa seedlings for sale, botanical hikes, and guest lectures on topics such as native plant landscaping. Due to limited space at the nature center, the lectures will take place between 10 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. Saturday, June 20 at the Sunriver Fire Station,

57475 Abbot Drive. Lecture topics include: • 10–10:45 a.m. Native Seed Processing and Storage. Sarah Garvin, USFS Region 6 Bend Seed Extractory. We’ve all seen the nicely packaged seeds sold at local nurseries and hardware stores, but have you ever thought about what it takes to produce and clean that seed? With the focus on native wildflower seed, we will discuss how and why seed is processed and then present a few do-it-yourself cleaning tools and methods. • 11–11:45 a.m. Weeds to know in Central Oregon. Ed Keith, Deschutes County forester. Noxious weeds commonly get out of control because people either don’t know how to identify them or learn how to manage them until they become a problem, pushing out other desirable plants. Others are considered attractive in landscaping situations until people live with them for a few growing seasons. Learn how to identify and manage noxious weeds common to Central

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Oregon, and why you should. • 12–12:45 p.m. Getting to know the plants of Oregon. Linda Hardison, Oregon Flora Project. It’s been more than a halfcentury since a flora guide for our state has been published, and the first volume of the Oregon Flora Project’s, “Flora of Oregon,” is now in press. Hardison will share what is in the flora, the ways the information is shared (such as their wildflower identification app), and why it’s important to you as a citizen of Oregon. Not to mention the great resource it provides for locating wildflowers within all of Oregon. • 1–1:45 p.m. Native Landscapes in Central Oregon: Designing for Ecology. Rick Martinson, owner WinterCreek Restoration. Landscaping with native plants provides a wide range of benefits, from creation of habitat to saving on maintenance and water. However, creating a successful landscape requires more than just replacing ornamental species with natives. It requires a basic understanding of the ecology of a site and how to match plant choices with

your specific location. This session discusses basic ecological concepts that contribute to a successful native landscape, and provides a primer on some of the native plants that are commercially available and how they can be used in a home landscape. Bring your notepads. • 2–2:45 p.m. Rare & Unique Botanical Species of the Deschutes National Forest. Christina Veverka, district botanist, Crescent Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest Service. The Deschutes National Forest provides habitat for a unique spectrum of rare plant and fungi species, some of which are found nowhere else in the world. Join Veverka on a botanical voyage of discovery into the seldom seen world of these special treasures. From the pumice grape-fern plant that inhabits the harsh pumice soils of Central Oregon, to the carnivorous bladderwort that traps and feeds on tiny insects, there are rare species that contribute to the robust biological diversity of the Deschutes Forest. Learn about these species and their unique habitats and what Forest Service botanists are doing to protect and conserve these botanical treasures. The wildflower show is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 20 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 21. Admission is $8 adults, $6 for ages 2-12 is good for the entire weekend and includes lectures, botanical walks and admission to the nature center. For more information, call 541-593-4394 o r v i s i t w w w. s u n r i v e r naturecenter.org or www. facebook.com/centraloregon wildflowershow

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Co-existing with native wildlife is part of the Sunriver experience • LEAVE BABY ANIMALS ALONE Fawns, birds, etc. are often left by themselves while the parent forages for food. The adult may not return until you leave the area. • DO NOT APPROACH WILDLIFE Although they may appear tame, they are NOT. Enjoy them from a distance.

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We are honored to have Carrie Le Seur as the key speaker for our Month of Montana Author Event. Carrie will present her elegantly written novel The Home Place. Carrie’s novel is also our featured Mystery Book Club selection on June 1.

Book Club Discussions • 6:30 p.m. June 1, Mystery: The Home Place by Carrie Le Seur June 15, Fiction: The Bartender’s Tale by Ivan Doig June 29, Classics: A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean

• KEEP DOGS UNDER CONTROL Do not allow them to chase wildlife. A dog that tangles with a raccoon, coyote or doe protecting her fawn can be severely injured. • NEVER FEED WILDLIFE Animals accustomed to being fed often become a nuisance and are destroyed! If you have questions about local wildlife, contact the Sunriver Nature Center at 541-593-4394

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Prepare for a fun filled evening with author’s Scott Cook, and Aimee Wade. They have joined forces to write a guide to Oregon’s largest city. PDXccentric is packed with all sorts of Portlandia history, trivia, detail, and fun things to see and do.

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Nature Center to host weekend workshop series Some exciting weekend workshops are coming up at the Sunriver Nature Center. We have searched for amazing local instructors to bring fun, educational, hands-on programs geared for teens and adults. Below are the workshops taking place in June and July. Call the nature center at 541-593-4394 to reserve your spot.

Sculpting Natural Forms June 6-7, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Create nature inspired clay sculpture from live models. Clay is a wonderful, expressive, and tactile art medium. In this class, local nature sculptor Rick Braithwaite will teach the basics of representing animal life with clay. Learn the fundamentals of nature sculpture, from basic

Summer programs at SRNC Sunday 7:30–8:30am: Free Bird Walk in Old Mill District 1–11:30am and 3–3:30pm: Animal Presentations Monday 8:30–9:30am: Free Bird Walk at Sunriver Resort 10–10:30am: Free Guided Nature Trail Hike 11am – 11:30am and 3– 3:30pm: Animal Presentations Tuesday 10am–12pm: Kids Camp (ages 4-10) 11–11:30am & 3–3:30pm: Animal Presentations Wednesday 10am – 12pm: Kids Camp (ages 4-10) 11–11:30am & 3–3:30pm: Animal Presentations 12:30–2pm: Family Nature Hike/Eco Bike Tour at Sunriver Resort (bring your bikes) 7:30–8:30pm: Twilight Tour Thursday 10am–12pm: Kids Camp 11–11:30am & 3–3:30pm: Animal Presentations Friday 8:30–9:30am: Free Bird Walk at Sunriver Resort 11–11:30am & 3–3:30pm: Animal Presentations 12:30–2pm: Family Nature Hike/Eco Bike Tour at SNCO (bring your bikes!) 7:30–8:30pm: Twilight Tour Saturday 8:30–10:30am: Free Bird Walk at the nature center 11–11:30am & 3–3:30pm: Animal Presentations 12:30–2pm: Family Nature Hike/Eco Bike Tours at SNCO (bring your bikes)

& Toad Patrol. July 25: Bird Photography and Field Trip Workshop. Aug. 15-16: Central Oregon Medicinal Herb Weekend Workshop. Aug. 29: Full Moon Hike: 9–10pm. Pricing Kids Camps: Reptibians – Birds of Prey – Animal Adaptations – Pond Life – Tacking the Wild Beast – Creatures of the Night $15 non-members, $13.50 members. Twilight Tours: $6 adults, $4 kids. Family Nature Hike/Eco Bike Tour: $30 for two, $40 for three, $50 for four, $60 for five. Weekend Workshops: Prices vary between $60-$140. Full Moon Hikes: $6 adults, $4 kids (ages 2-12); members free. Pre-registration is required for ALL programs. Call 541593-4394 to sign up. Visit our Facebook page or website at www.sunriver naturecenter.org

forming, anatomy and proportions to finishing textures and personality. Sculpting will be based off images of animals or one of the nature center’s resident raptors. Through this class you will learn to use techniques to create your own unique piece of nature art. All supplies included, lunch provided on Saturday, bring bag lunch on Sunday. $140 Botanical Illustration June 13-14, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Join us for the second iteration of this popular class. Local artist Jeanne Debons teaches the fundamentals of botanical illustration and watercolor painting through a series of straightforward steps. This

type of illustration is aimed at anatomically accurate representation of plants, depicting their form, colors, and details. A live specimen is used as a model for the drawing and painting. This two-day session includes an introduction to drawing, painting and color mixing techniques. All supplies included. Lunch provided on Saturday, bring bag lunch on Sunday. $140 Wildflower Photography July 11, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. In this daylong workshop, local wildflower photographer, Susan Berger, will provide tips and tricks for capturing beautiful photos of flowers and will lead you in an exploration of the natural flora at Todd Lake. Class will consist of instruction and in-the-field, hands-on pho-

tography exercises. Bring a bag lunch (and mosquito spray), transportation is not provided (there will be carpooling from the nature center). $60 Registration is required for all workshops as class sizes are limited. For registration, call 541593-4394. For more information on these and other classes, visit the news and events section of www.sunriver naturecenter.org

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Jurors ensure quality of work to be showcased during the Sunriver Art Faire The annual Sunriver Art Faire looks forward to its 6th year in The Village at Sunriver on Aug. 7-9. Six Central Oregon art professionals served as jurors to select the highest quality works from among the more than 140 artist applicants. The Sunriver Women’s Club is proud to acknowledge the jurors who served in the 2015 Sunriver Art Faire process. Judy Hoiness, who holds a masters degree in art from Syracuse University, recently retired as an adjunct art faculty member from Central Oregon Community College. Working in watercolor, mixed media and acrylic, her work today is influenced by Pacific Northwest landscapes and environmental issues. She is presently working with textiles and paint on panel and paper. David Kinker, fine artist, river guide, muralist and teacher, explores his deep connection

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to nature and water in visual mantras, “a door to one’s own perceptions, gazing into a kaleidoscope of space and time different and unique from that of representational imagery.” His murals can be seen in public places throughout Bend as well as in many private homes. Helen Brown’s work has

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War on Weeds week planned This year marks the 15th annual Sunriver Owners Association War on Weeds (WOW). With this milestone, WOW is changing to a week-long event with a celebration at the end. The Sunriver community continues to be protected from noxious weeds due to the hard work of dedicated volunteers. Be a WOW volunteer and pull noxious weeds on commons between Friday, July 31 and Friday, Aug. 7. As in the past, team areas will be designated but all volunteers will have the flexibility to pull on their own schedules. Bags will be provided. On Friday, Aug. 7, all volunteers will meet at Mary McCallum Park and savor our victory. Join the War on Weeds and have some fun – together we can protect the natural beauty of Sunriver. Call 593-1522 for more information. of ork TS w IS the

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The Sunriver Stars Community Theater, a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, announces it is the recipient of a grant from the Oregon Arts Commission. The grant will provide performing arts education for children and adults of south Deschutes County. For the second year in a row, in partnership with the Three Rivers School PTA, the Stars are assisting in funding a school visit with actors from the Ashland based Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Tentative planning also includes theater workshops for both children and adults with instruction provided by professional teachers and actors from Deschutes County and the San Francisco Bay Area. The Stars are grateful to the Oregon Arts Commission for its support of community theater in south Deschutes County.

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show, which includes a tri-tip and barbecue chicken dish, will be catered by Country Catering. The cost for the dinner show is $40 adults and $35 under 18. “Our ticket prices are higher now because we hope to continue our mission of giving $1,000 from every show to promote quality local children’s programming. Now that we pay rent of $1,800 for Benham Hall, we needed to raise the price to continue our philanthropic donation” Kristy said. “We hope our supporters find we are worth every penny.” Tickets for the Friday and Sunday shows may be purchased from any cast member, or at the door of SHARC, or by calling Kristy at 541-588-2212. Tickets for the dinner show must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance, and only by contacting Christine Coulter at 541-706-1716, or email her at

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The Sunriver Stars Community Theater presents its 12th performance, “The Wild, Wild, Wildest West,” written by Christopher Giechen, June 5-7 at SHARC. This play is a western musical melodrama. As the narrator points out in the opening of the play, “Today we present a rip snorting tale of the old west. You want cowboys? We have ’em. You want to boo the villains? We have a passel of them too! You want to cheer our hero, no problem. We have a beautiful heroin too!”

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Youthful anglers eagerly await annual Free Fishing Day

By Wes Perrin Excited shouts of “fish on!” are sure to ring out over Caldera Springs’ Lake Obsidian Saturday, June 6, when youth Free Fishing Day takes place from 9 a.m. to noon. Fishing is limited to children 14 years and younger, and chances for success are good as the lake has been stocked with several hundred rainbow and brook trout. They range in size from 10 to 12 inches with a few brood stock lunkers added for extra thrills. A limit of two fish per angler is imposed to ensure there will be ample opportunity for everyone to make a catch. For those youthful anglers needing assistance, volunteers from the Sunriver Anglers Club will be available to lend a hand. Bringing personal fishing gear is encouraged, but some will be provided at the site. Anglers club past president Jerry Hubbard has fond memories of past Free Fishing Days. “During the morning it’s often hard to tell who is having the most fun – the kids or the adults helping out,” he said. For many of the young anglers this will be the first fish they have ever caught and may open the door to a lifetime of enjoying the sport. The only change from pre-

vious years is the requirement that all participants must register and sign a liability release form. Always well attended, the event is the result of the combined efforts of a number of individuals and organizations. The owners of Caldera Springs provide the physical location. Members of the Sunriver Anglers Club serve as volunteers and mentors. Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife supplies the trout as well as hooks and bait. Deschutes National Forest furnishes educational exhibits and displays. To top it off, Sunriver Resort offers a free hot dog lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Throughout the morning young anglers and their families will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities including fish printing, tattooing (of the non-permanent kind), casting instruction, viewing live fish displays, storytelling in a special “salmon tent,” and visiting with the the

famous “Talking Trout.” “We are thrilled to host the event again. It’s a really special thing to do, and one that dovetails nicely with Caldera’s belief in community service,” said Krista Miller, Caldera Springs general manager. “We hope we can continue to stage the day for many more years to come.” To reach Lake Obsidian, visitors entering Caldera Springs should proceed to the first stop sign and turn left on Dancing Rock Loop, then follow the signs to the designated fishing area. Please note that the lake is on private land and open to the public only on Free Fishing Day. For families seeking free fishing for all ages, ODFW is hosting a no-license-required day on the same Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fall River Fish Hatchery on Road 42. For more information, contact Tim Faulk at 541-593-1510.

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The fourth annual Sunriver Fly Fishing Festival will be held Sept. 19-20 in The Village at Sunriver. The event offers fishing theme activities designed to interest all ages. The two-day event will feature vendors who share a passion for fishing exhibiting fly tying, rods, gear, apparel, boating equipment and artwork near the pavilion in the village. Event guests will be able to talk with experienced guide services and book trips to local and exotic destinations. With a focus on education and conservation, the festival will include hands-on opportunities to learn and improve skills. Workshops on fishing the local rivers and lakes will be presented. Representatives from conservation organizations and fishing clubs will be on hand to share information and answer questions. Event guests will be able to watch fly casting demos and practice their own skills in a casting area. Expert fly tiers will demonstrate how to tie the best patterns, and there will be a beginners fly tying table for folks who want to try making an artificial that fools fish. Both experts and beginners will find something of interest. There will be raffle items, casting games for kids with prizes, and an inflatable bounce house. All event proceeds support local education and fisheries conservation projects. Festival hours are 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19 and 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20. Information: www.SunriverFlyFishingFestival.com

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Carvings, acrylic and oils on exhibit in remodeled portions of Sunriver Lodge By Billye Turner T h e n e w l y re n ov a t e d Sunriver Resort Lodge living room, dining room and lounge open with newly-created artwork by Oregon artists Monica Setziol-Phillips and Gary Vincent. Recognized Oregon artist Setziol-Phillips brings a fourpanel artwork of carved Alaskan yellow cedar commissioned by Tom O’Shea, Sunriver managing director. The 7-foot high by 18-inch wide panels depict branching aspens with horizontal woven panels suggesting the four seasons. The artwork will be installed over the main fireplace in the new living room of the lodge. The artist began her career as a weaver and added carving to her skills working with her father, noted wood artist Roy Setziol. She speaks of combining the two forms as an act of completion with weaving creating “through the addition of weft and warp,” while wood carving forms “a work through the subtraction of material.” Setziol-Phillips lists exhibitions throughout the Pacific Northwest and works in numerous collections. Gary Vincent of Bend, with art appearing in collections throughout the U.S., created

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three large acrylic paintings commissioned by Sunriver Resort for the Lodge remodel under the direction of Hatch Design Group of California. His expressionistic river painting Aspen Reflections, 7 feet wide by 4 feet high, adds varied bright hues of blue, yellow and gold to the new living room. His largest commission, the striking 7-foot, 8-inch wide by

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5-foot, 2-inch high painting of shadowed Canada geese in brilliant sunset hues of gold, yellow and oranges, hangs over the fireplace in the new Twisted River Tavern lounge, as does his brightly colored Twisted Tree, approximately 5-feet square, in the bar. A 7-foot high acrylic by Vincent hangs in the Caldera clubhouse, commissioned for its opening in 2007. An exhibit of oils of Central Oregon scenes by Janice Druian continues in the lower level Sunriver Lodge Betty Gray Gallery. Inspiration for

History Pub: Climate change talk The High Desert Museum will wrap up this year’s Natural History Pub lecture series on June 8 with a presentation at the museum by Thomas E. Lovejoy, Ph.D., a biologist and conservationist generally credited with bringing the tropical forest problem to the fore as a public issue. The focus of Lovejoy’s talk will be the urgent subject of climate change and how we can proactively manage for our children’s futures through ecosystem restoration. Lovejoy is credited with coining the term “biological diversity” in 1980 and made the first projection of extinction rates in the Global 2000 Report to the president that same year. Spanning the political spectrum, Lovejoy has served on science and environmental councils under the Reagan, Bush and Clinton administrations. He also founded the popular public television series Nature. Guests are invited to arrive at 6 p.m. to enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a no-host bar. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m. The event is free but reservations are strongly recommended. RSVP to www. highdesertmuseum.org/rsvp

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Photography, knit hats, chainsaw and metal art featured at Artists Gallery Dorothy Sweet Dorothy Sweet’s “Sweet Noggins” hats are all hand knit and one of a kind. Her hat designs and interpretations mirror her personality… fun and stylish, sometimes whimsical and always colorful and unique. “I am often inspired by the yarn itself. The texture of the fiber or the luscious color pattern can lead me to surprising places. I am amazed how often, somewhere between conception and finished product, my work takes on an unplanned, interesting detour. I love happy accidents,” Sweet said. Sweet’s hats are arranged by age, from newborn and up. Richard Frederick Richard’s Frederick’s ability to produce fine art photographs derives from an extensive background in science combined with an acquired ability to “see” the subject matter as more than a collection of inanimate objects. Frederick is especially focused on the use of natural light. The light is sought out and seen through the eye of experience with the passionate desire of capturing its essence. As a seeker of this natural inspirational light, Frederick’s work is done in the outdoors.

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“My reward in photography derives from having captured this instant for all time, as it will never again be the same,” he said. Ken Medenbach Ken Medenbach is the gallery artist with a chainsaw. Bears and benches and eagles and pine trees – everything to make a home a unique haven. Medenbach’s functional and earthy chainsaw carved benches

have long been favorites; each is a unique piece of art. Medenbach’s bears are a gallery favorite. Each bear has a winsome expression and “job.” The bears hold American flags, welcome signs and are even catching a fish. At Christmas, just put a Santa hat on the bear to make an instant Santa Bear. Midge Thomas The metal art by Midge

Thomas knows no bounds. Her Central Oregon scenes are a gallery favorite and Thomas has been commissioned to create some very large and unique pieces. From scenes combining Mount Bachelor, Sparks Lake, trees and elk or deer, and even a canoe or two, her designs range from functional key holders to dog silhouettes to bikers and

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Rhubarb: It’s not just for pies By Linda Stephenson, L & S Gardens Rhubarb is a vegetable with a unique taste that makes it a favorite in many pies and desserts, but rhubarb is not just for pies. Being a vegetable and tomatoes being a fruit, you can pretty much use rhubarb in anything that calls for tomatoes. It was initially cultivated for its medicinal qualities in Britain and China; it was not until the 18th century that rhubarb was grown for culinary purposes and brought to the United States. Rhubarb is actually a close relative of garden sorrel, very rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber. Rhubarb is a cool season plant that is very winter hardy, which makes it ideal for the high desert. Following a season of growth the rhubarb crown becomes dormant and temperatures below 35 degrees Fahrenheit are required to stimulate bud break and subsequent growth. Rhubarb is one of the first signs of spring. The shoots emerge in abundance as long as

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Linda Stephenson with rhubarb in her La Pine garden.

the temperatures remain cool. As temperatures increase, top growth is suppressed, even appearing dormant in periods of extreme heat. With declining temperatures in late summer, foliage growth resumes. Rhubarb stalks are found in local grocery stores and you can also buy it fresh from the garden at L & S Gardens where we have over 120 plants in the ground now ready for harvesting. Rhubarb varieties are classified as red, green with hints of red or a deep maroon. Most

people prefer the red stalked types, although the green ones are generally more productive. Red-stemmed types are not necessarily sweeter because color and sweetness are not always related. In many cases, the same variety has acquired different names in different parts of the country as the plants get moved around, particularly for types grown from seed. Although you may wish to purchase specific varieties, don’t overlook acquiring equally productive and delicious un-named “heirloom”

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9” x 13” baking pan. Mix together the rhubarb, sugar and gelatin; spread evenly in the bottom of baking pan. In a large mixing bowl, follow directions on cake mix package. Pour cake batter over rhubarb mixture. Bake 50 to 60 minutes. When cool cut into squares and flip upside down onto a serving plate and top with whipped cream. plants from friends’ backyards. Once planted, rhubarb plantings remain productive for 10 to 15 years. Some varieties to consider are Canada Red, Cherry Red, MacDonald and Victoria. The 6th annual Rhubarb Festival will be held Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at L & S Gardens in La Pine, 50808 Huntington Road. The festival is a great way to observe and taste the many

different ways rhubarb can be prepared. Rhubarb beer from Sunriver Brewery, rhubarb wine from Honeywood Winery, dozens of main dishes and desserts all made using rhubarb will also be available. The festival will have 55 vendors, four big bands including the Klassix Ayre Band from Sunriver and the Desert Sage Band from La Pine. Information: www.lsgardens. com, 541-536-2049.

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The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad will replace the railroad crossing of Vandevert Road from May 27 through May 29. The Deschutes County Road Department will close Vandevert Road at 6:30 a.m. May 27 to facilitate the work and to repave the road approaches. Vandevert will be closed between U.S. Highway 97 and Blue Eagle Road. All Blue Eagle Road traffic will be detoured onto South Century Drive for the duration of the project. The road is expected to re-open at approximately 5 p.m. May 29, weather permitting.

Chip sealing projects Vandevert Road is scheduled to be chip sealed the week of July 19 or July 26. The Deschutes County Road Department also plans to chip seal: • Cascade Lakes Highway up to Elk Lake beginning the week of July 6. • Road 45, the road between Sunriver and Mt. Bachelor, is scheduled to be chip sealed the week of July 12. • Cottonwood Road, between Sunriver and U.S. Hwy. 97, is scheduled for chip seal the week of July 19 • South Century Drive from Turn to Road, page 17

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U.S. 97 past Sunriver and out to Big River Campground are scheduled to be chip sealed the week of July 19. • Solar and Stellar drives in the Deschutes River Recreation Homesites special road district will be chip sealed around the time of the South Century Drive chip seal project. Electronic reader boards will be posted in advance of project starts to advise motorists of pending road construction. Motorists may encounter short delays and one-lane travel restrictions with traffic controls in project areas. Modern chip seal is accomplished by applying a thin base of hot bitumen to an existing

Carson’s American Kitchen, above, and Twisted River Tavern, right.

jars, like house-made caramel corn and Newport shrimp ceviche; charcuterie boards of local cured meats, fried oysters, grilled vegetables and desserts. The drink list focuses on Northwest wines on tap, local bottled beers, ports and cognacs. Carson’s American Kitchen, the former Meadows Restaurant, serves up classic American fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner with flavors and pavement and then embedding finely graded aggregate into it. The aggregate is evenly distributed over the seal spray, then rolled into a smooth pavement surface. Tom Shamberger, operations manager for the Deschutes County Road Department, said loose chip seal is swept off the same day, reducing the amount of loose aggregate that can cause damage to windshields. Chip sealing prolongs the life of road surfaces by sealing out water, providing a new wear surface, and improving vehicle traction. He said center and fog line stripes would be applied a week or two after the chip seal is applied.

dishes of the Pacific Northwest. Items on the breakfast menu are named after local natural landmarks, such as the Twin Lakes or Mirror Pond benedicts. Lunch offers an array of appetizers, garden dishes and sandwiches, while dinner highlights simple, yet modern entrees from the land and sea, including grilled steaks, local seafood, pastas and seasonal specials. The restaurant features a robust kids menu with build-your-own pizzas, grilled salmon and steak, and other fan favorites, like grilled cheese hamburger sliders and gourmet macaroni and cheese chef specials. Birthday cakes and apple pie can be ordered as dessert for special occasions.

The Aspen Room is a glass wall encased banquet room inside Carson’s American Kitchen. One wall is decorated with cuttings of aspen tree trunks reminiscent of a wall of wine corks only much more visually interesting. The kitchen has been reconfigured to efficiently serve Carson’s American Kitchen, The Living Room and Twisted River Tavern. Large display windows allow Carson’s diners to see chefs at work. A new staircase leads from the balcony off the Living

Room and Twisted River Tavern down to the patio and beer garden behind the lodge. Patio updates include plexi-glass windscreens, tent awnings, a second fire pit and new bench seating being added. “Our team is excited to unveil these new venues in time for Memorial Day weekend, which has always marked the kick-off to the summer season here at Sunriver,” said Tom O’Shea, the managing director at Sunriver Resort. “This comprehensive property transformation adds to our already rich selection of amenities, and will make vacations, family reunions, corporate events and weekend getaways that much more memorable for new and returning guests.” Information: 541-593-1000, www.sunriver-resort.com

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A SRWC friendship walk, ending at Cafe Sintra, included: Left to right: Gail Drew, Ann Juttelstad, Chris Hamilton, Eileen Tam, Janice Dost, Dianne Middle, JoJo Powell, (kneeling) Sandy Young, Sue Rhodes.

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Sunriver Community Picnic Come one, come all to the Sunriver Community Picnic Thursday, July 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Mary McCallum Park on the shores of the Deschutes River. The picnic is open to all owners in the greater Sunriver area and their guests. Sunriver Women’s Club is again organizing this event after a hiatus of a couple years. Grilled tri-tip steak and chicken breast will be provided for $12.50 per adult and $5 for children between 5 and 12. Guests are asked to bring a salad, side dish or dessert to serve 12 people. Wine and soft drinks will be available as well as beer from Sunriver Brewing Company. Mark your calendars. For reservations, or to volunteer for this fun event, email srwcpicnic@gmail.com 2) Proceed to the top of Iron Mountain, adding 0.7-mile on steep switchbacks, to take in the view of the Cascade peaks before descending. Meet at Holy Trinity Church at 7:45 a.m. The drive is 1.5 hours each way. We will return at 3:30 p.m. Plan to stop at Cuppa Yo in Sisters. Leaders: Anita Lohman and Gina Rosbrook. June 24, Whychus Preserve: Whychus Preserve Trail is a lovely, easy, 4-mile round trip along the rim of Whychus Creek canyon. Total walk, round trip, is about 3 hours. Daniele McKay, professor of geology at OSU Cascade Campus, who is very knowledgeable in volcanology and the Deschutes Land Trust, will provide interpretation along the way. Leaders: Bonnie Campbell and Pat Arnold. Art Faire volunteers needed The 6th Annual Sunriver “Artists with Heart” Art Faire

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SROA boat launch approaches completion Final touches on the SROA boat launch – parking lot striping, landscaping, fencing and cardactivated security gates – were being installed as this issue of the Scene went to press. The boat ramp was on schedule to open for SROA members’ use Memorial Day weekend . This photo, taken from across the marina lagoon, shows the paved ramp for trailered boats on the right, and the gravel beach for hand-launched canoes, kayaks and rafts, on the left.

locally benefits the Three Rivers Care for Kids Foundation, which promotes the education and welfare of children in the Three Rivers area of southern Deschutes County, between Bend and La Pine. Care for Kids funds education and social service programs that have a positive impact on children and their families, such as field trips and science labs. All entries into Pacific Crest youth events directly benefit Three Rivers Cares for Kids programs. Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival marketing materials actively promote Sunriver and Central Oregon. Five Sunriver property management companies, SHARC, the Sunriver Nature Center and Oregon Observatory, Sun Country Tours, Wanderlust Tours and, the High Desert Museum are among several tourism service providers mentioned on Pacific Crest’s website.

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La Pine Community Health Center begins weekly operations in Sunriver By Brooke Snavely The La Pine Community Health Center (LCHC) is expanding to Sunriver. LCHC will operate a once a week primary care clinic for lowincome patients in the High Desert Family Medicine building, 57057 Beaver Drive, on Fridays beginning June 19. Operating hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. LCHC is renting the space from High Desert Medical Center on Fridays, a day of the week that Dr. Dan Skotte does not schedule appointments (though he will continue to receive walk-in patients). LCHC’s Sunriver clinic will provide well child exams, sports physicals, immunizations, child developmental screenings, unexpected illness, annual exams, disease management for conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, women’s health and assistance applying

for the Oregon Health Plan. The services are provided on a sliding scale to people who are uninsured, under insured, on Medicare, Medicaid and on commercial insurance. “Sunriver is the northern most part of the our service area. We expect a high demand,” said Charla DeHate, CEO of the La Pine Community Health Center. “We are already seeing 372 patients coming from the Sunriver 97707 ZIP code area. Based on the number of employees in the Sunriver area and the number of their children enrolled in schools, we anticipate an increase due to convenience.” Christy Farleigh, a family nurse practitioner whose areas of interest include family medicine, pediatrics and wom-

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Drill supposes road collapse, flooding, gas leak By Brooke Snavely It’s early July and Sunriver is being drenched with heavy afternoon thunderstorms on a daily basis. Runoff is heavy, the ground is saturated and retention ponds around Sunriver are full. On Friday, July 3, a sinkhole 12 feet wide and 10 feet deep develops in Abbot Drive near the main entrance to Sunriver. It appears to have been caused by a leak in a water main, coupled with years of storm water washing away the roadbed. The sinkhole fills with water, which overflows and begins cascading down Abbot Drive toward The Village at Sunriver, spilling off both sides of the roadway and into the Antelope Lane and Peppermill Drive neighborhoods. What should be done? What resources are available to respond? This was the scenario presented at the Sunriver Service District’s Emergency Operations Center tabletop exercise on April 28. Participants in-

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Prepare for a wet and wild week. We’ll be in the water, under it, splashing it and squirting it! Make your own pool toy and underwater creations. Field trip: Big Eddy rafting.

July 20-24: Splish Splash

It’s wonder week at Adventure Camp. Rockets and crafty fireworks are only the beginning of this mind-blowing week. Field trip: Bowling.

July 13-17: Imaginarium

Roll on down to camp and find out what happens when you start coloring outside the lines! Field trip: Mt. Bachelor.

July 6-10: Think Outside the Box

What’s your super hero power? Discover your own secret strengths or super talents this week at camp while you make your own cape, mask and headband. Field trip: Bend Rock Gym.

June 29-July 3: Super Heroes

Bring your dance moves and boogie to our week-long celebration. Get your hands on some fancy props for your act on the big stage. Field trip: Bend Circus Center.

June 22-26: Adventure Camp’s Got Talent

Join our fabulous camp counselors as they explore Sunriver during its early summertime splendor. Become enchanted with magical creatures and bejeweled crowns. Field trip: Creative arts.

June 15-19: Kings & Queens of Summer

9am-4pm, Monday-Friday

WEEKLY CAMPS

rom June to August, SROA Recreation offers camps for youth ages 6-12. Whether children come for a day or an entire week, camp includes daily swimming at SHARC, Wednesday field trip, swim lessons, and a variety of activities relating to each week’s theme. Campers can also participate in a Sunriver Tennis hour-long clinic Monday and Friday for a $10 fee per day. Closetoe shoes required for camp. Snacks provided. All children must bring a backpack daily with the following items: lunch, swimsuit, towel, water bottle and sunscreen. The 9-12 age group also need to bring their bike, helmet and bike lock daily. Cost for a week of camp is $225. SROA members with a 2015 SROA Member Preference card pay $175 weekly. Daily drop-in fee is $50 ($80 on Wednesday due to field trip). Camp T-shirts required at $12 each. Extended care is available from 7:30-9am and 4-5:30pm for $5 each for families that need more flexibility in their schedule.

To Register: 541-585-3147

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ADV E N T U R E

2015

GUIDE

RECREATION

SUMMER

Sunriver Owners Association

Tennis Hill 7:30am-6:30pm daily North Courts 7:30am-6:30pm daily

$5 per 90 minutes $5 per 90 minutes

Public $25 Free $10

10am-8pm daily 10am-7:30pm daily

10am-8:30pm Sat-Mon; 11am-8:30pm Tues-Fri 10am-8:30pm daily

June 12-Sept 7

River Walking

June 12-Sept 7

Outdoor Pools

June 12-Aug 30 Aug 31-Sept 7

Indoor Pool

9-10am Fri-Sun; self-paced walking/running.

7-9:45am daily

6-7:30am Tues-Fri; 6-10am Sat-Mon 6-10am daily; (one lane 6:30-8:30pm Mon-Thurs)

Open to those with a 2015 SROA Member Preference ID card, SROA Recreation Guest Pass or Season Pass holders. IRAP/Recreation Plus card holders can participate after 8am.

Lap Swim & River Walking

June 12-Aug 2 Aug 3-Sept 7

Outdoor Aquatics

Aug 29 -Sept 7

June 12-Aug 28

Indoor Aquatics

Open Swim

Admission notes: • No admission discount for spectators. • No refunds for weather-related closures. • SHARC admission includes same day admission to tubing hill when available. Tubing hill only admission is same day transferable to SHARC for cost differential.

ADMISSION

Facility open 6am-9pm daily

See open swim hours

FACILITY HOURS

Ages Valid SROA/Rec ID Cards 4 years and over Free 3 years and under Free Tubing hill only Free

June 12-Sept 7

Interested in learning to play pickleball, but don’t know where to start? Sunriver Tennis offers beginner pickleball instruction Monday and Friday, 9-10:30am in July and August at Fort Rock Park. Open to the public. Registration is required as class size is limited. Pickleball lessons: $15 for one player; $25 for 2 players

Pickleball Instruction

Six pickleball courts are located at Fort Rock Park, adjacent to the playground. Pickleball equipment and rules are available at Fort Rock Park Tennis Hill. Prior to Memorial Day and after Labor Day, pickleball equipment and gate access cards can be obtained through SHARC. Public court rates: $15 per 90 minutes Paddle rental: $5 each per 90 minutes

PICKLEBALL • 541.593.5707

Men and women of all ages and abilities are welcome to join us Saturday morning on the North Courts for a fun drill session followed by level appropriate doubles. Sign up alone or with a partner. $20pp.

Saturday Morning Smash At North Courts Two sessions 9-11am & 11am-1pm

NEW THIS SEASON. Players looking to avoid the heat will enjoy this fun, social drill session. Common match situations will be discussed and point play will help reinforce proper strategy.

Twilight Tennis Tuesday & Thursday 6-7:30pm

Accelerate improvement and prevent injury by attending this once a week “stroke-specific” class. Each week focuses on the fundamentals of a particular stroke (forehand, backhand, serve, volley) and cater drills to accelerate your improvement.

Stroke of the Week Thursday 2-3:30pm

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.

Live Ball Monday-Friday 11:30am-1pm

This fast paced drill session incorporates point play and games into a fun, up-tempo clinic.

Fit to Hit Monday-Friday 10-11:30am

Whether you’re looking for a fun way to exercise or a seasoned player — our experienced professionals have the drill session for you. All levels welcome to sign up in advance or drop-in.

ADULT TENNIS

$40 per session $45 per session

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Adult Session $40/clinic Sat Morning Smash $20/clinic Hitting Lesson/ Doubles Fill-In $40/hour

Jumbo Fernando’s Tennis Bash Sunriver Tennis Camp with Gonzaga University coach Peter MacDonald

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Please cooperate with this rule to keep SROA’s pools clean and free of waterborne illnesses - thank you!

This is NOT the same as a disposable “swim diaper,” which is inefficient at keeping waste matter from contaminating the pool water. Swim pants are available for purchase at the pool. The pant is worn over a swim diaper and can be reused until outgrown by the child.

TEEN NIGHTS

June 17-Sept 2 8-10pm Wed 2015 SROA Member Preference ID card holder $7 General public $10 Teens (ages 12-18) get the indoor pool to themselves. There will be aquatic volleyball and basketball games, splash and dive contests, fun relays and use of the hot tub (supervised). The evening starts off with root beer floats.

SPLASHY HOUR

June 13-Aug 2 5-8:30pm Aug 3-Sept 7: 4:30-8:30pm $12 per person. A great value rate that is perfect for groups, clubs, large families, and birthday parties.

June 16 to Aug 28 7:30-8:30am Tues-Fri Daily drop-in $5 Monthly: 2015 SROA Member Preference ID card holder $50 Monthly: Guests & general public $60 SHARC swim club is a non-competitive 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), working primarily on stroke development and fitness.

SHARC SWIM CLUB

June 12-Sept 7 1:30-2pm daily A special time for adults with young children to enjoy the lazy river together. This time is limited to children under six years old or under 48” tall. Parent or guardian over 18 must accompany all children in lazy river. Program subject to change based on demand.

Adult & Tot River Time

June 12-Sept 7 1-1:30pm daily This is a time exclusive for adults to enjoy the lazy river. The river will be closed to everyone under 18. Water slides will remain open during this time. Program subject to change based on demand.

Adult River Time

June 15-Sept 3 9-10am Mon-Thurs Invigorating low-impact water fitness class, perfect for all abilities. Class is held in the lazy river. Please bring swimsuit, towel and water bottle. Water shoes and water shirt are optional but strongly encouraged. 2015 Member Preference ID, SROA Guest Pass & Season Pass holder drop-in rate $5 or 11 punch pass - $50 General public drop-in rate $7 or 11 punch pass - $70

Not-So-Lazy River Run

LAZY RIVER FUN

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Sunriver Solstice Junior Challenger Sunriver Solstice Adult Tournament Team Cup Challenge

Remember Y our Towel! Towels

June 18-20 June 19-21 September 11-13

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

July 30-August 2 August 10-14

TENNIS SPECIAL EVENTS

Lil’ Shots Big Shots Teen Tennis Academy Coaching

Fear of commitment? Drop in for a single session and check out what our junior and adult programs have to offer.

Drop-In Clinic Rates

All of our junior and adult tennis players have the option of paying a drop-in session rate or purchasing a “clinic pack.” Prepaying 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, Stroke O.T.W., Twilight Tennis). 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 Tennis Hut at 541-593-5707.

Clinic Packs Save 5-25%

Book our trained professionals at a time that works for you. Assistant Rate Head Pro Rate Two Players $42/pp/hr $55/pp/hr 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

Build Your Own Clinic

Led by former WTA coach Jake Hendrie, this clinic is for junior players looking to take their game to the next level.

Academy Coaching Monday-Friday 3:30-6pm

Consistency, shot placement and strategy are reinforced with structured competition in this fun clinic designed for young men and women of all levels.

Teen Tennis (13+) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2-3:30pm

Let us teach your child proper tennis etiquette and sound fundamentals in a fun, no pressure environment.

Big Shots (ages 9-12) Monday-Friday 9-10am

Let us introduce your child to the game of tennis. We use QuickStart tennis balls to ensure our students have success from their first swing.

Lil’ Shots (ages 5-8) Monday-Friday 9-10am

HEALTH ALERT - DIAPER POLICY: ALL DIAPERED CHILDREN must wear a reusable swim pant in the water

Private or semi-private (2 students). Private lessons are scheduled based on instructor availability. Call 541-585-3147 to schedule. 2015 SROA Member Preference ID card holder $30 per 30 minute private lesson Guests & general public $35 per 30 minute private lesson Semi-private $15 for second child

Private Lessons

June 13-Sept 5 9-10am Sat 2015 SROA Member Preference ID card holder $10 per child Guests & general public $12 per child Ages 6 months to 2 years. 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.

Adult & Tot:

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 years. This is an introductory level class concentrating on water comfort, supported floating, bobbing with bubbles and flutter kicks. Level 1B: Ages 6-12 years. 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 years. 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 years. 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. 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.

Classes and times offered:

2015 SROA Member Preference ID card holder Guests & general public

Group swim lessons (four-day sessions, Tues-Fri):

SWIM LESSONS

June 16-Aug 28. Registration required prior to first class. Call (541) 585-3147 for private and group lessons.

JUNIOR TENNIS Regardless of your child’s age or ability, we have something for them. We keep a low student/coach ratio and use the USTA QuickStart program to ensure your child will progressively level up their game using the appropriate equipment.

www.sunriversharc.com • 541-585-5000

Private lessons take place at the Tennis Hill courts at Fort Rock Park off East Cascade Road. Assistant Rate Head Pro Rate ½ hour $40 $50 1 hour $65 $85 2 Pack $123 $160 4 Pack $235 $305 6 Pack $330 $430 8 Pack $415 $550

Private Lessons

Racket rental Ball hopper

Equipment

Singles/Doubles $15 per 90 minutes

Public Court Rate

May 22-Sept 7 June 15-Sept 7

Tennis Hut Operations

COURT/CLINIC INFO: 541-593-5707

T ennis locations owned and operated by SROA include: Tennis Hill, North Courts, Marketplace, Winners Circle, Meadow, Ranch Cabins and Fort Rock Park (including pickleball courts). Play is FREE for those with a 2015 Member Preference ID card, 2015 SROA Recreation Guest Pass and IRAP/Recreation Plus card holders. Reservations required. Non-member reservations are limited to Tennis Hill and North Courts unless staff designate otherwise. A court gate access card is required and can be obtained at the hut at Tennis Hill or North Courts during hours regular of operation. Before Memorial Day and after Labor Day, gate access cards can be obtained at SHARC’s front desk.

Reservations suggested to ensure proper staffing levels. On tournament days June 18-21 & Sept 11-13, clinics will be held on the Meadow Courts, off East Meadow Road. 2015 Member Preference or IRAP/Recreation Plus card holders receive 5% off clinic rates.

TENNIS CLINICS June 8-September 26 Monday-Saturday at Tennis Hill

Recognized as one of the Top 75 tennis destinations in the U.S., the Sunriver Owners Association is proud to offer a variety of professional tennis programming

www.sunrivertennis.com

Takeaways from the open house more than 250 To p a r a p h r a s e owners atthat iconic line from tended (more the movie Field of than at recent Dreams, “If you host annual meetit, they will come.” ings). Owners Well, SROA hostcame early and ed it – and owners stayed late and came. SROA’s Board engaged us in of Directors and staff conversation hosted an open house for the entire for owners on May 8 Pat Hensley evening. All in in Lake Oswego. This all, it was a great was an opportunity for owners to speak one-on-one event and I thank the owners with SROA staff and six board who came and spent time speaking with us. members. It was an informal occasion, with no set agenda. We an- Takeaways The following are some swered owners’ questions and listened to what was on owners’ board and staff takeaways from minds. There were several tables the open house: • Owners told us they were with displays of information, each hosted by a board or staff very excited that SROA came member. Representatives of the to them to hold this event. • Not surprisingly, there Sunriver Nature Center and the Sunriver Service District were was a great deal of interest also there to answer questions. in SROA’s new boat launch And Sunriver Brewing offered facility. • Owners expressed a high samples of their beer, definitely level of confidence in the decia highlight of the evening! We selected Lake Oswego for sions made by the board. • A recurring takeaway was the venue because about 1,500 of our owners – more than one- that some owners were unclear third of our membership – live about the relationship among in the greater Portland area. various entities that provide Turnout exceeded expectations; services to SROA members

(e.g., SROA is not the entity that provides water and sewer services or garbage pickup services to SROA members). The open house provided an opportunity to help owners understand “who does what” in Sunriver. • Owners supported the

direction SROA is taking concerning SHARC as an event venue – and they want SROA to rent out our event space as much as possible. • Owners were pleased to learn that SROA’s monthly maintenance fees are among

information about Sunriver. • Owners welcomed the opportunity to learn about Getting to know owners Because many of the owners public policy issues of concern who came to the open house to SROA, including the Pine Forest development being are part-time residents (their proposed south of Sunriver, Turn to Message, page 31 sewer issues in south Deschutes

May SROA board meeting summary

could deal with violations at the lowest levels of enforcement to achieve compliance. He said Sunriver couldn’t pre-empt a federal law, only mirror it. Association operations Administration: More than 260 owners attended the SROA open house event in Portland May 8. Several department heads participated in the April 28 emergency operations drill. An updated employee handbook was distributed to all employees. Charanne Graham, former SROA front desk staffer, accepted a position with the City of Bend. Kimberly Daggett was selected as her replacement. Accounting: Updating SROA document retention policies. Reviewing adequacy and relevance of SROA pollution liability insurance. Updating SROA’s past due collection policy which will be forwarded to the board for approval. Continuing to convert homeowners to annual coupons for dues. I.T.: Researching a solar solution for power to the Mary McCallum Park gate access system. Working with Cook Security Group for access gate installation at the new boat launch. Activated wireless signal at the North Pool. Demonstrated the Sunriver Navigator mobile application at various events. The app was

downloaded approximately 7,200 times in its first year of availability and used in 47 of 50 states and in more than 40 countries. Communications: Scene advertising revenues were down five percent in April but were ahead of last year’s revenues to date. Visits to SROA’s four websites decreased from March to April in the lull after spring break. New Sunriver Style commercials are now in rotation on local TV and cable channels. The spots feature fresh video of Sunriver activities with hand swipe closing credits designed to encourage viewers to download the Sunriver Navigator mobile app. Community Development: Many commercial and home construction and remodeling projects that began in winter due to mild weather are contributing to a busier than projected level of activity for the department. Contractor registration and construction activity remain strong entering summer. A survey of the condition of paint on all structures in Sunriver is underway, with notifications forthcoming to those homeowners who need to repaint. Natural Resources: Mailed courtesy letters to properties bordering commons where ladder fuel reduction projects will be undertaken. Helped plant

The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors met Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16, 2015. Board members present: David Jendro, Jim Fister, Bob Nelson, Pat Hensley, Richard Wharton, Mike Gocke, Mark Murray and Bob Wrightson. Absent: Roger Smith. Staff present: Keith Kessaris, Brooke Snavely. Treasurer’s report As of April 31, 2015 (unaudited/estimated) Revenues……….......758,879 Expenses…...…….....717,895 Surplus ……………...40,984 Owners forum -John Lohman asked if club use of the Crescent Room at SHARC would be discussed. He asked when the board plans to act on recommendations to restructure committees and task forces. Lohman also asked if monthly income and expense statements for the aquatics side of SHARC are forthcoming. -Dan Oswald expressed concern about blockading of the parking lot off Meadow Road that he said many owners use to access the Deschutes River. He predicted problems when other members accustomed to using the site discover the parking lot is not available and requested the board Page 26

consider other options. -Penny Bennington, a former SROA board member and treasurer, said she was concerned future boards will be tempted to spend SROA’s reserves as funds in the account approach full funding levels. Bennington said the 2009 voters pamphlet stated reserves are dedicated to repair and replacement of existing assets, not to build new assets such as the boat launch and Fort Rock Road pathway. -Frank Brocker said he was astounded that the Sunriver Stars Community Theater was required to pay $300 a day SHARC room rental fees to conduct rehearsals and a microphone check. He said there is a difference between a business renting meeting space at SHARC, and a local theater production staffed entirely by volunteers that donates its proceeds to community causes. - Scott Hartung, manager of the Sunriver Airport, said Federal Aviation Administration rules do not allow drones within 5 miles of the airport, which means they are not allowed anywhere in Sunriver. A pilot’s license, advance permission of the FAA and the airport manager are required. He said it would be nice to have a local rule on the books so Sunriver police

the lowest for homeowner associations in Central Oregon. • Owners provided positive feedback on SROA’s branding and marketing campaign and on SROA’s mobile app, the Sunriver Navigator. • For many, the Sunriver Scene is their best source of

Sunriver homeowners mixed and mingled at the SROA Lake Oswego open house.

County, and SROA’s participation in water rate proceedings before the Oregon Public Utilities Commission. • When owners were asked to prioritize future SROA infrastructure and amenities projects, the greatest support, by far, was for neighborhood parks and pathway restrooms. Next time? While many owners seemed to like the unstructured, informal format of the event, a few would have liked a more formal program. One owner said, “Next time, please do a more formal presentation.” Does that mean there will be a “next time”? I certainly believe the event was a success and would recommend to the board that there be a “next time.” And, if so, I’m sure the board and staff will consider owners’ comments to make an event like this even more valuable to owners.

ponderosa pine seedlings as part of Lee Stevenson’s Project Ponderosa. Planted 100 ponderosa pine seedlings on commons with FAST Camp participants to celebrate Arbor Day. Responded to phone calls and performed site visits in regard to private ladder fuels reduction and tree removal permits. Started planning for War on Weeds. Public Works: Installed windscreens and nets on all tennis and pickleball courts. De-winterized drinking fountains and installed barbecues in parks. Construction of the Fort Rock Road pathway loop was underway. Serviced SHARC heaters and chemical pumps. Repaired the spa heater, natatorium and locker room boilers and outdoor pool filter pump. De-winterized the North Pool facility, started pool filtration system, arranged for pool heater and water heater replacement. Cautiously optimistic about completing the boat launch project in time for Memorial Day holiday use. Recreation/SHARC: Hiring seasonal staff. Preparing a RFP for three USTA tennis tournaments in 2016. Sunriver Solstice tennis tournament preparations underway with significantly higher levels of registrations than previous years. Cleaning the Adventure Turn to Summary, page 29 SUNRIVER SCENE •

JUNE 2015

SROA 2015 election includes candidates, ballot measure

Members of the Sunriver Owners Association will be asked to vote this summer on candidates for the board of directors and changes to the Consolidated Plan. SROA elections are conducted by mail. Ballots will be mailed to the listed owner of every Sunriver property in mid-July, and must be returned by noon, Friday, Aug. 8 in order to be counted. Election results will be posted in the afternoon or evening of Friday, Aug. 14 on the bulletin board in the foyer of the SROA administration building, on sunriverowners.org and announced at the SROA Annual Meeting, 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 15 at SHARC. What follows are statements by the candidates for the board and a summary of the proposed changes to the Consolidated Plan.

Dwane Foley I am running for a position on the Sunriver Owners Association board because, first of all, I care deeply about Sunriver. Further, I believe that you have an obligation to give something back to a community which provides so many benefits. To the extent that I can bring my experience and professional background to assist SROA operations, I feel that this is a fair price to pay for Sunriver’s benefits. What are some of the issues confronting the board? One of the primary responsibilities of the board is oversight and stewardship of the ongoing operations of SROA. In round numbers, it’s a $10 million per year operation. The owners expect and deserve good oversight. Another responsibility of the board is development and advancement of policies that govern SROA operations. It’s reasonable to expect that SROA policies will require continuous monitoring and updating as circumstances evolve. Another major responsibility involves oversight of projects that SROA undertakes. Staff is responsible for managing the projects, but the board has oversight responsibility. How does the board, through its members, fulfill these responsibilities? First, by practicing good governance and oversight discipline. This will involve applying professional skills and experience to SROA isSUNRIVER SCENE •

JUNE 2015

SROA Board of Director candidates (left - right): Dwane Foley, Pat Hensley and David Jendro

sues. It also means listening, reading and learning to integrate all relevant information into decision processes. Of course, it also means being a full participant in the governance activities of SROA. A strong and capable board will mean that Sunriver will continue to be an excellent place for all of us to enjoy. Pat Hensley W h e t h e r a n o w n e r ’s Sunriver home is a full-time residence, personal vacation getaway, vacation rental property, or some combination, Sunriver is a terrific place to live and vacation. Because of forward-looking actions by SROA members in recent years, Sunriver’s future is stronger and brighter than ever. In the past three years, my board colleagues and I, working with our general manager, have taken actions to solidify SROA’s excellent financial condition and further enhance SROA amenities. Effective governance of SROA is vital. I believe the

board of directors should continue seeking out innovative opportunities for owners to learn about actions the board is taking, and to communicate with the board. This objective is reflected in our current goals under the Vision 2020 Plan. Acting on this goal will require recognizing that SROA’s owners are a diverse group with diverse interests and priorities. When it comes to SROA owners, one size doesn’t always fit all. My professional experience as an attorney and economist have guided my approach to SROA governance. As a board member, I have been committed to the following principles: Treat owners fairly and equitably. Act in the best interest of owners as a whole. Put owners first. Weigh the pros and cons of board actions. Base decisions on a thorough review of the facts. It takes a lot of time and energy to serve on the board, but I am ready to work hard to keep Sunriver strong and vibrant. I ask you to give me another opportunity to serve.

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. There is also a ballot measure to change language in the Consolidated Plan. Owners may submit pro and con statements relating to the language changes by June 19. See proposed changes on this page. Closing date for the election will be Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 12 p.m. Results will be posted in the foyer of the Sunriver Owners Association administrative office, on the Sunriver Owners Association website and announced at the annual meeting at 1 p.m. August 15 at SHARC.

Kathie Thatcher Election Committee Co-Chair

Jayne Meister Election Committee Co-Chair

David Jendro Although having lived most of our lives in soggy western Oregon, it took my wife, Teri, and I less than two years after we bought our Sunriver home to succumb to the attractions of Central Oregon, becoming full-time residents in 2006. I am currently serving as vice president of the SROA Board of Directors. I have served on SROA’s Environmental Committee (member for six years, chair/interim chair for five of those years, and SROA board liaison for three years). I served

two terms on the Sunriver Anglers Board of Directors. I am a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. I have served on HTC’s Finance Council since 2010 and am active in the Care and Share community outreach effort. Concurrent with these activities, I have continued my professional career as a consulting forester/forest economist with the firm of Jendro & Hart LLC, a forest management, economics and valuation consulting firm with offices in Sunriver and the Puget Sound area. My reasons for seeking a second term on the SROA board resides in my interest in building on accomplishments recently attained here in Sunriver. Being an active SROA board member, I am particularly aware of the many significant issues and initiatives in-progress that the Board will likely address in the near future. I believe I have the interest and skill sets necessary to work in a professional manner to help advance these issues and initiatives to successful completion for the overall benefit of Sunriver owners.

Sunriver Consolidated Plan Proposed Amendments These are the proposed language changes to the Consolidated Plan that will be included in this year’s ballot package. Owners may submit pro and con statements relating to the language change by June 19 to infosroa@srowners.org. Ballots will be mailed to all owners of record in Section 7.06 Annual Accounting. The Administrator of Sunriver shall be responsible for the annual accounting of the books and records of the Maintenance Fund in the following manner: (a) Within ninety days following the closing of each calendar year, the Administrator of Sunriver shall render to each unit owner an accounting which shall set forth the amount and source of all income and disbursements during the previous calendar year, together with a statement of assets and liabilities, which records shall be open to inspection by any unit owner or by the officer of any village association or of the Sunriver Owners Association at any reasonable time during the normal business hours. The accounting to be provided pursuant to the provisions hereof shall be internally prepared and approved by the Board. (b) Within 180 days following the closing of each calendar year, the Administrator of Sunriver shall render to each unit owner an accounting as described in Section 7.06(a); however this accounting shall be prepared by a certified public accountant of good reputation on the basis of an audit of the records of Sunriver Owners Association, in accordance with accepted auditing standards and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in a manner sufficient to permit the auditing accountant to provide certified statements of account. The Administrator of Sunriver shall maintain books and records to a standard sufficient to permit such an audit. Section 7.09 (e) As described in Section 7.08, Sunriver Owners Association is responsible for establishing a Reserve Fund to provide funds for new items as well as for replacement or major repair of all items of association assets which will normally require replacement in whole or in part in more than three (3) and less than thirty (30) years. The Board of Directors shall follow the multi-year funding plan for the Reserve Fund as recommended by a Certified Reserve Specialist designed to gradually bring Sunriver Association’s reserve threshold funding level to 70-100% funded by the year 2042. Upon achieving the threshold funding level of 70-100%, the Board of Directors shall budget and fund contributions annually to the reserve fund annually in an amount sufficient to maintain the reserve threshold amount at the 70100% funded level. Page 27

JUNE

Events & Programs

SHARC

Events open to the public • For info visit sunriversharc.com

SHARC Aquatic hours

and perfect for all levels and abilities. (Please bring swimsuit, towel, and water bottle. Water shoes and SHARC Regular Summer water shirt are optional but strongly Rates: May 23-Sept. 7 3 and under free, $25/person (ages encouraged.) Drop in fee: SROA member with 4 and older) current ID $5, general public $7. Punch passes are available. Buy Indoor Open Swim & 10 classes get the 11th free. SROA Outdoor Adult Hot Tub June 1-12: Open Monday-Thursday member with current ID $50, general public $70 10am-7:30pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-8:30pm, Not-So-Lazy River Run Sunday 10am-5:30pm June 13-30: Open Saturday-Mon- June 15-30: Monday-Thursday 9am-10am day 10am-8:30pm, Invigorating low-impact water Tuesday-Friday 11am-8:30pm fitness class, perfect for all abilities. is held in the lazy river. Please Outdoor Open Swim Hours Class bring swimsuit, towel and water June 1-12: Sunday-Thursday 10am- bottle. Water shoes and water shirt 5pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-8pm optional but strongly encouraged. June 13-30: 10am-8pm 2015 Member Preference ID, Recreation Plus card, SROA Guest Pass & Season Pass holder drop-in rate: $5 Tubing Hill or 11 punch pass $50. June 1-12: Saturday & Sunday General public drop-in rate: $7 or 11am-4pm 11 punch pass $70. June 13-30: Daily 11am-6pm (weather permitting) Adult River Time Daily SHARC rate includes tubing This is a time exclusively for adults hill when available. Tubing only: $10 per person or 5 run to enjoy the lazy river. The river will be closed to everyone under 18 punch pass years old. Water slides will remain Special tubes are provided. No per- open to all guests 48 inches and sonal sleds or tubes allowed. Riders taller during this time. This program must be at least 4 years old and is subject to change based on able to ride alone. Secure footwear demand. required, no bare feet. June 12-30: 1-1:30pm daily

ation Plus card, SROA Guest Pass & Season Pass holder drop-in rate: $7 General public drop-in rate: $10

Swim Lessons

June 16-19, June 23-26, June 30-July 3: Level 3, 4, 1B: 8:30-9am, Level 1A, 2B, 3: 9:05-9:35am Level 1A, 2A, 2B: 9:40-10:10am SROA members with current ID $40, general public $45 Level 1A: Ages 2-5 years. This is an introductory level class concentrating on water comfort, supported floating, bobbing with bubbles and flutter kicks. Level 1B: Ages 6-12 years. 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 years. 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 years. 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. Level 3: Rhythmic breath control is required for this level. Participants Lap Swim & River Walking Adult & Tot River Time concentrate on elementary back 2015 Member Preference ID, Recrestroke, breaststroke and freestyle. ation Plus card, SROA Guest Pass or A special time for adults with young Focus will be on coordination of children to enjoy the river together. Season Pass holders only This time will be limited to children arms and legs. Mastery of side breathing will be required to progunder six years old or under 48 Indoor Pool inches tall. Parent or guardian over ress to level 4. June 1-12: Daily 6-10am (one lane 18 must accompany all children Level 4: Participants in level four 9-10am Monday-Thursday) in the lazy river. Water slides will will be concentrating on sidestroke remain open to all guests 48 inches and butterfly, with emphasis on 6:30-7:30pm Monday-Thursday and taller during this time. This water fitness and endurance. (one lane) program is subject to change based Adult & Tot: June 13, 20, 27 Sat, June 13-30: Tuesday-Friday on demand. 9-10am 6-7:30am, Saturday-Monday June 12-30: 1:30-2pm, daily 6-10am 2015 SROA Recreation ID card holders - $10 per child per class Splashy Hour Outdoor Pool Guests and general public - $12 per June 13-30: Daily 5-8:30pm child June 13-30: Daily 7-9:45am $12 per person. A great value rate Ages 6 months to 2 years. In this River Walking that is perfect for groups, clubs, class, a parent or guardian must June 13-30: Friday-Sunday 9amlarge families, and birthday parties. accompany the child in the water. 10am: self-paced walking/running This class is for first-time swimmers or those who need extra support in Teen Nights Water Fitness the water. Children will be introJune 17 & 24: Wednesday 8-10pm Monday-Thursday 9-10am duced to water skills through fun 2015 Member Preference ID, Recreplay and class interaction. The goal Water-based workout, low-impact Page 28

Save the date! Lifeguard Class

American Red Cross-certified lifeguard training course. June 11 - 14 To register for classes contact Matt Catanzaro at 541-585-3714

* Member Benefits Showcase July 1 • 9am - 1pm at SHARC Free & open to all SROA members and their guests, this showcase offers an opportunity to visit with local contractors, clubs, organizations and non-profits.

* North Pool Summer Soiree for SR Homeowners July 1 • 5pm at the North Pool

Free to Member Preference card holders. $3 per person for guests. Join other homeowners at the North Pool to see all the new changes & enjoy live entertainment by Out of the Blue. Coffee & dessert will be provided. No host bar.

* Turf Tunes, Sunriver Style

Opening Night July 5, • 5pm at SHARC Join us for a fee concert series every Sunday night at 5pm in July and August 2, 9 & 16. The bands will preform in the John Gray amphitheater at SHARC.

* For more information see the ads in this issue & the article on page 29 SHARC WEEK Take a bite out of Summer the week of July 5 There will be fun activities at SHARC all week long.

AARP Driver Safety Course Open to all • July 7, 9am - 4pm at SHARC $15 AARP members, $20 non-members (pay at door) Materials will be provided • Must RSVP to reserve a space

(541) 593-1014 or (541) 585-3144 www.SunriverSHARC.com is building a good base for water comfort and water safety. Please read our health alert diaper policy.

30-minute private lesson Semi-private: $15 for second child per 30 minute lesson

Private Lessons

Swim Club

Private or semi-private (2 students) lessons are offered at SHARC. Private lessons are scheduled independently based on instructor availability. Call 541-585-POOL (7665) to schedule lessons. 2015 Member Preference ID card holders: $30 per 30-minute private lesson. Guests and general public: $35 per

June 16-30: Tuesdays - Friday 7:30-8:30am Structured, non-competitive program to refine and strengthen swim technique in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Ages 6-18. (Participants must pass swim test). Daily drop-in $5, Monthly SROA member with current ID $25, general public $30 SUNRIVER SCENE •

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Camp building in preparation for renovations. Hosted Bend Chamber After Hours event at SHARC which 70 people attended, many of who had never visited the facility. Received new outdoor pool covers and test fit them. Hosted swim lessons for 3rd graders from Gilchrist and La Pine elementary school. Board actions: -Approved minutes of the April 17 joint SROA/Sunriver Service District meeting. -Approved minutes of the April 17 SROA work session. -Approved minutes of the April 18 SROA regular meeting. -Approved the April financial report. -Reviewed comments received regarding the committee struc-

ture report. Proposed a committee structure discussion for the June meeting. -Approved the SROA Assistant General Manager as an authorized signatory of checks. -An election of officers for the 2015-2016 SROA Board of Directors will be held at the June 18 meeting. The May 15 work session adjourned at 11:30 a.m. The May 16 regular meeting adjourned at 10:58 a.m. The next scheduled SROA board work session is Friday, June 19, 9 a.m. in the SROA Board Room. The regular June meeting will be held Saturday, June 20, 9 a.m. in the SROA administration building, 57455 Abbot Drive, between circle 3 and 4, next to the Sunriver Fire Department. Approved meeting minutes are posted, as available, to www. sunriverowners.org.

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By Chris Harrison, with the Members Preference SHARC event coordinator Office at SHARC to find out For many of us, Sunriver about discounted tickets for is synonymous with sum- our Sunriver owners. mer fun. As we move toward In September, things consummer this year, you may tinue to sizzle with our wine be asking, “What activities are scheduled this summer?” A great question, but an even better question would be, “What don’t we have scheduled?” because this summer we have a plethora of fun events and activities. We kick-off this summer with our Member Benefits Showcase July 1 at 9 a.m. at SHARC. In its second year, the showcase offers owners an opportunity to visit with local contractors, clubs, organizations Mark your calendar for Uncorked Sunriver and non-profits. The Style Sept. 18-19 and enjoy the comedy showcase is followed of Laurie Forster, one of America’s leading that evening by a wine expterts. summer soirée at the now owner-exclusive North event, Uncorked Sunriver Pool. Beginning at 5 p.m., Style. Slated for Sept. 18-19, come join other homeowners we’ve added even more this as well as entertainers Out of year to make an already great the Blue to see the wonderful event amazing! A certified changes that have transformed sommelier, national speaker the North pool into one of and TV personality, Laurie Sunriver’s newest owner-on- Forster joins us this year ly amenities. Bring a picnic. as one of America’s leading SROA will provide coffee and wine experts and author of dessert. the award-winning book, Close on its heels will be the “The Sipping Point: A Crash opening night of our concert Course in Wine.” Pairing series, Turf Tunes, Sunriver Style. Now in its fourth year, we are excited to open things up with Calico The Band on Sunday, July 5 at 5 p.m. In the midst of a national tour, Calico The Band visits the John Gray amphitheater at SHARC for their only Central Oregon appearance. Continuing Sundays at 5 p.m. through Aug. 16, look for the full Turf Tunes line up in the Sunriver Scene, on www. sunriversharc.com, www.sun Forgot anything? rivestyle.com, Sunriver NaviWe carry everything from bikes, skis, baby gear, gator mobile app and posters books...you name it! throughout Sunriver. On Sunday, Aug. 23, SHARC Open Friday and Saturday ushers in the fourth season of Summer 9 – 3 • Winter 10 – 3 Shakespeare in the Park with 541.593.3367 the Northwest Classical The17377 Spring River Rd., Sunriver atre Company’s production of Supports the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory “Comedy of Errors.” Check in

nicely with Forster’s comedy, “Something to Wine About,” we are excited to present an evening with the University of Oregon’s premier a cappella group, On The Rocks. Be on the lookout for additional information as it becomes available. And it only gets better from there. I haven’t even mentioned our Al Fresco Friday concert lineup, the North Pool end of summer bash, our community garage sale or the possibility of another ticketed concert. (Hint: It’s gonna be awesome!) If you’re new to Sunriver, welcome! We look forward to meeting you this summer at one, or all, of these events. If you’ve lived here awhile, come out and rediscover what makes Sunriver such an amazing place: You!

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Q: How was the SROA Board of Directors able to authorize $225,000 in additional funds for the boat launch project without seeking owner approval? A: Section 7.08 b of the Consolidated Plan of Sunriver provides your board with the authority to utilize reserve funds for items that have a useful lifespan greater than three years and less than 30 years. Any item that falls into this category is considered a “reserve fund” component and, by definition, does not require owner approval. With respect to the boat launch project, there were really only two distinct items, the bathroom building and the actual concrete launch that enters the water that, technically, required owner approval per the Consolidated Plan. All other items related to the project such as: fencing, roadway and parking lot paving, landscaping, gates

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and automated card swipe readers are all categorized as “reserve fund” items (useful lifespans no less than 3 and no greater than 30 years) and thereby qualify for board funding authorization from the reserve fund. As such, the board is within its authority in appropriating funds for those reserve items as defined in the Consolidated Plan. The board has taken similar actions in the past. For example, the board previously authorized funds for reserve item projects such as: paving the parking lot at Fort Rock Park, adding additional parking to SHARC

and, more recently, authorizing the installation of the new pathway connecting all of Fort Rock Road to Fort Rock Park. Since all of these items have a useful lifespan between 3 and 30 years, the board does have, at its discretion, the use of reserve funds not only for replacement of items, but new items such as those described. Specific to the two items on the boat launch project with lifespans extending beyond the maximum 30year limit (bathroom building and concrete planks leading to the water), owner approval of this funding was required. Be assured that, as owner-approved items, these two components are being completed within the initial “not to exceed” amount in accordance with Section 7.08 c of the Consolidated Plan. Separate from the owner-authorized amount, the board recently approved supplemental project fund-

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ing. These funds are dedicated solely for completing defined “reserve” items, as well providing for project construction contingency. The contingency, if not activated during the project, will be returned to the reserve fund. While the bids received exceeded the engineering firm’s cost estimates for the overall project, the Consolidated Plan of Sunriver does provide the board with some discretion or flexibility in being able to complete the project on time. It is important to note, however, that your board did not shirk its duty; instead, the board members took measured steps and conducted their business, all in the transparency of public meetings. Upon learning of the results of the competitive bid process, the board discussed and deliberated all possible options and took appropriate action in open session. However, before doing so, they received legal opinions along with options, projected timelines and recommendations from staff. As part of the board’s decision making process, they researched the potential impact that this supplemental funding would have on the overall existing association reserves. That research showed that authorizing the supplemental funding from the existing reserves will

alter the association’s projected fully funded date (set for 2043) by approximately three weeks. Regardless of the minimal impact to the reserves and our association’s continued strong financial footing, this event was not the desired path in delivering on commitments to the membership for river access. As per their fiduciary duty, the board relied upon an experienced engineering firm to formulate the overall planning for this initiative. This included the board’s reliance on the engineering firm’s overall project cost estimations. Had the board not followed the recommendations of its commissioned expert, they would have then jeopardized their fiduciary duty. In sum, the board relied upon the expert’s cost estimates and when faced with a difficult and time-critical situation, they approached the issue constructively, thoroughly and openly in arriving at the decision to complete the tasks necessary to deliver river access to the membership. Yes, this was a difficult decision for the board. Yes, the board authorized supplemental funding in order to complete certain items as promised to the membership. And, yes, the Consolidated Plan provides the board with the authority to make such difficult decisions.

REGATTA EXTRAVAGANZA DAY AFTER 4TH PARTY

Join us at SHARC for the Sunriver Member Benefit Showcase. Contractors, clubs, organizations, tours, informational seminars and more. Come and visit with a diverse assortment of contractors including alarm service, handy man, skylights/solar, tree cutting, general contractors, remodelers, cabinetry, carpentry, hot tub maintenance, deck construction and repair, HVAC, painting, plumbers, and snow removal.

SUNDAY, JULY 5 CHECK IN 11:00 a.m. BBQ & LIVE MUSIC at 1:00 p.m.

There will also be informational seminars throughout the day covering important owner-related topics.

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North Pool ´ Summer Soiree

July 1 • 5pm

FREE to Member Preference card holders Homeowners & homeowner guests are $3 per person For more information call: (541) 585-5000 Homeowners and their guests are invited to a “Sweet Celebration” as we kick off summer at the North Pool! In 2015, the North Pool is now an exclusive enclave for owners. Come see all the changes and improvements to one of the newest owner amenity’s here in Sunriver. Enjoy a game of bocce ball on the brand new court or relax with a drink and enjoy live entertainment with Out of the Blue. We’ll provide the coffee and dessert as well as a no host bar, so pack up a picnic and come out and enjoy the fun, sun and what makes Sunriver so special: YOU!

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Sunriver Solstice family tennis tournament Join us for Sunriver’s longest-running family tournament June 18-21 at the North Courts complex headquarters. In its eighth year, this tournament has something for everyone in the family. June 18-20 – Junior Challenger: The USTA-sanctioned Junior Challenger tournament includes singles and doubles in age divisions 12 to 18 (age 11 plays in age 12 junior category). Match format is best of three no-ad sets. June 19-21 - Adult NTRP: The non-sanctioned Adult NTRP features singles, doubles and mixed doubles for players rated 3.0 to 4.5+ (open). USTA membership is not required to play. Doubles and mixed doubles divisions are the sum of each player’s NTRP rating, rounded up. 10 & Under Fun - June

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Sunriver home is a vacation home, not their primary residence), several of us spoke with owners about possible plans for spending more time in Sunriver – or even living here full-time. Those discussions helped me realize that life often gets in the way of these plans, perhaps because the owners are still pursuing careers, are caring for elderly parents, or are helping care for children and grandchildren. And then there are the owners who are satisfied with their status quo. For them, their Sunriver home is a vacation getaway/second home and they have no plans to change. Reverence for Sunriver A prime takeaway from the event, as captured by board member Bob Nelson, was a sense of owners’ reverence for Sunriver. Owners love the changes made in the past several years. SROA has taken the lead on many of those changes. Owners told us they are very optimistic about the future of Sunriver. In fact, we even spoke with owners who had sold their Sunriver properties several years ago and have since bought back into the community because of the improvements in the past few years. Finally, I thank the owners who expressed concerns and suggested improvements in the way SROA operates. The board of directors welcomes suggestions for ways to ensure that Sunriver has a bright future. SUNRIVER SCENE •

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20, 3:30pm: For players ages 7-10 who want to join the family fun we offer an afternoon session of games and skills to get them ready for a future Sunriver Solstice Junior Challenger. Players are limited to a total of one singles, one doubles and one mixed doubles event between the two tournaments. As always, highschool aged junior players are invited to play in the adult tournament. This is a great opportunity for parents

and kids to play together and make a memory this Father’s Day weekend! Players must be available on the start day of their tournament. Juniors will be scheduled beginning Thursday morning, and adult matches will begin about midday on Friday. Tournament perks Each player will receive: • Tournament T-shirt • Welcome gift • Free lunch, snacks and drinks on your tournament days • Trophies for champion and runner-up finishes in both the main and consolation draws For more information visit www.sunrivertennis.com/ sunriver-solstice or call Emily at 541-585-3145. Pre-registration is required by June 11, 2015. Volunteers welcome!

Record breaking participation in FireFree fuels reduction program Sunriver area residents brought 1,070 cubic yards of pine needles, branches and yard debris to the Sunriver Compost Site, a 30 percent increase in participation over 2014. Approximately 492 vehicles delivered yard debris to Lake Penhollow May 8-9, according Carol Nowell, administrative assistant of Sunriver Water LLC and Sunriver Environmental LLC. In Jefferson County, residents responded at Box Canyon Transfer Station with 4,047 cubic yards over two weekends, which was a 58 percent increase increase from last spring’s event. Perhaps even more impressive were the 27,580 cubic yards of flammable yard waste bought to Knott Landfill, and the Westside Collection Site, in Bend between May 1 and 9, a 26 percent increase in participation. The record levels of participation “demonstrate that central Oregon residents are preparing for a hot and dry fire season by taking their own wildfire preparedness

seriously,” said Allison Green, FireFree program coordinator. The May 15-16 free yard debris disposal events in Redmond, Sisters and La Pine had yet to be tallied, so total volume of flammable debris disposed of during the 2015 FireFree campaign was not available. Information: www.Fire Free.org

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Tennis Corner By Jake Davis, Sunriver Tennis Head Professional This summer, Jake Hendrie and I are excited to be back working in the Sunriver Tennis program. Last summer was an unbelievable experience and we feel lucky to be returning to the beautiful Sunriver area. Whether you have been playing for years or are just starting out, our program offers tennis for all levels and ages. This summer season will officially start on June 8 and we are excited to announce the addition of a new evening clinic called “Twilight Tennis.” This clinic will be held every Tuesday Jake Davis and Thursday from 6 - 7:30 p.m. and is designed for adults hoping to escape the day time heat. To see our summer schedule and details about each clinic, check out sunrivertennis.com. An added bonus to the 2015 season is that all 2014 Member Preference card holders receive 5 percent off clinic rates. If you have any questions, please contact me directly at sunrivertennis@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you on the courts!

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Join Sunriver participants in the June 20-21 Relay for Life By Corina Seamons Last summer Sunriver Owners Association team “Take A SHARC Size Bite Out of Cancer” had a wonderful day participating in the La Pine Relay for Life event that raised more than $40,000. Because it was such a great bonding experience with the communities of Sunriver and La Pine, we have decided to participate in this event annually. Please join our team and be part of this fun, emotional and rewarding weekend June 2014 Sunriver Owners Association team 20-21 at Heritage Park in members are pictured above and to the right. La Pine. Our theme this year is in the Relay for Life is a great walk at the “Celebrate Our Superhe- way to support survivors event. Team roes, No One Walks Alone.” and the dearly departed who members will be This should be a fun way to were claimed by this disease. available to answer quesdress up and let your super Team “Take A SHARC tions. Coffee and bagels will power alter ego shine. Size Bite Out of Cancer” is be provided. The Relay for Life is a half way to its fundraising 2. Join our team online moving experience, meeting goal of $5,000. There are a by going to lapinerelay.com people who are fighting can- several ways to participate and signing up with the cer and hearing survivors’ in the event and help us to “Take A SHARC Size Bite stories. Hopefully, by all reach our team goal. Just like Out of Cancer” team. coming together, the power superheroes, everyone has a of love can bring comfort special power and talent that and support to all affected they can contribute to the La by cancer. Pine/Sunriver Relay for Life. There have been tears shed and hugs exchanged at the Ways to participate and SHARC front desk while contribute: visiting with owners about 1. Register to join team their personal or family “Take A SHARC Size Bite member’s cancer treatments. Out of Cancer” Monday, We have celebrated final June 8, 9:30-10:30 a.m. in rounds of chemotherapy, the Hosmer Living Room and helped survivors and at SHARC. There will be family members look ahead a sign-up sheet for 2-hour to better times. Participating block times of time to

2. Go to our team page lapinerelay.com and donate to “Take A SHARC Size Bite Out of Cancer” team. 3. Sign-up to take the SROA shuttle bus to the event on June 20 to support our Mr. Relay contestant. Mr. Relay will be a prominent member of SROA dressed up and strutting his stuff for m o n e y. Br i n g lots of cash for this fun annual event fundraiser. Then visit t h e “ Ta k e A SHARC Size Bite Out of Cancer” booth and cheer on our team members and friends that will be walking in the relay event. 4. Join us for the opening ceremony at 10 a.m. on June 20, which brings everyone together for a high-energy kickoff to celebrate the lives of those who have battled

cancer, to inspire hope by sharing recent accomplishments and progress. The Survivors Lap immediately follows with cancer survivors taking the first lap around the track, cheered on by other participants who line the track, celebrating their victory over cancer. 5. Participate in the luminaria ceremony at 10 p.m., on June 20. The ceremony is a time to remember loved ones lost to cancer, to support people who currently have cancer, and to honor people who have beat cancer in the past. The power of this ceremony provides an opportunity for people to work through grief and find hope. Each one of us has a special way to contribute to team “Take A SHARC Size Bite Out of Cancer.” Please participated in any of the above ways and help the Sunriver team raise money for the American Cancer Society.

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Sunriver Service District May meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District held its regular meeting May 14. Board members present: Debra Baker, Mike Gocke, Mark Murray, Greg Keller. Absent: Ron Angell. Staff present: Art Hatch, Marc Mills. Public input -None. Financial report: As of April 30, 2015 (unaudited) Resources……… .6,557,817 Requirements..…3,118,845 Police wages & benefits…………1,059,930 Police materials & services……………140,785 Fire wages & benefits…………1,527,378 Fire materials & services………… . 213,368 Bike Patrol……… ..42,458 Non-departmental..134,923 Board actions -Approved minutes of the April 16 regular meeting. -Approved minutes of the April 17 joint annual SSD/ SROA meeting. -Approved payment of $14,371 to SROA for administrative and vehicle maintenance services rendered in April, and rent of space for police and fire. -Approved transfer of $95,000 from contingency to the operating fund to cover higher than anticipated costs in police memberships and dues, salaries and wages for firefighters, Bike Patrol, wages of the administrative assistant, payroll taxes and Medicare benefits. -Approved a reorganization of the fire department management structure. This includes: 1) Moving the assistant chief to a day shift schedule to oversee operations and training. 2)

Assigning a captain to supervise each of the three shifts. 3) Eliminating the training captain position and moving the position into one of the three shifts. 4) The chief and assistant chief are to operate as a command team ensuring adequate supervisory performance of the captains. 5) Six months after implementation, the chief will provide an analysis of the effectiveness of the new structure to the board. 6) The board will assess the need to increase shift supervision through the addition of battalion chief rank or deem the phase 1 reorganization as effective. - Ap p r ov e d r e q u e s t i n g Deschutes County to authorize a sole source procurement for the refurbishment of unit 272’s ambulance module. The module’s lifetime warranty would be voided if any other company worked on it. -Concurred on a proposal to post the past 12 months of meeting minutes on the district’s new website. -Discussed the possibility that the amount of hours the parttime administrative assistant is on track to work this year will make the employee eligible for PERS benefits. Concurred that it is acceptable if that happens. -Reviewed and discussed changes to the district’s equal employment opportunities policies including harassment, retaliation, mandatory reporting, and disability accommodations. Also reviewed the drug and alcohol policy which includes zero tolerance for medicinal or recreational marijuana. -Director Keller traveled with the Oregon Fire Chief’s Association to Washington D.C. for face-to-face meetings with Oregon’s congressional dele-

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gates. OFCA’s primary interest was to address rail tank car concerns and to request funding for first-responder equipment. -Director Baker represented the Sunriver Service District at the SROA’s May 8 open house for its members in the Lake Oswego area. Chiefs’ reports Police: -In April, the Sunriver Police Department conducted 253 investigations, made five arrests, 201 traffic stops, issued 246 traffic warnings, 33 traffic citations and provided 406 assists; issued 25 notices of violations of Sunriver Rules & Regulations and 44 pathway violations. -Sgt. Patnode attended training for Supervisory Responsibilities in Line of Duty Death sponsored by the Bend Police Department. -Officer Kasey Hughes attended a Standard Field Sobriety Testing Instructor Conference in Salem, and the 2015

Oregon DUII Multi-Disciplinary Conference in Canyonville, for which he received a tuition scholarship. -Officer Sosa attended M16/ M4/AR-15 Armorer Course in Clackamas. -Officers Tiffany Hughes and Keely Cashman attended advanced mental, physical and tactical skills training for female law enforcers. -Reserve officers served 57.5 hours in April in training and assisting with patrol duties. -Citizen Patrol provided 225 hours of service in April; six hours in Bike Patrol. -Chief Mills offered jobs to Bike Patrol officers, including five returning officers and three new officers. The returning officers will begin patrols Memorial Day weekend and continue weekend patrols until mid-June. Training of new Bike Patrol officers begins June 15 after which new and returning officers begin 7-day a week

shift work. They will be joined by two interns from Western Oregon College. -Chief Mills said the April 28 Emergency Operations Center tabletop drill went well. He said the goal of the operation was to get the SROA and resort utility company to work collaboratively (see story on page 20). Fire: -The Sunriver Fire Department responded to 41 incidents in April including 22 emergency medical service calls, three brush fires, two passenger vehicle fires, six service calls, six good intent calls and two false alarms. Chief Hatch said April 2015 call volume was twice that of April 2014. - Community outreach: SRFD participated in the SROA/SDD joint meeting; met with Alpine Entertainment regarding the Kids Day in May and 4th of July events in The Village at Sunriver; conduct-

County Emergency Management Coordinator. All the Q: Who came up with the participating departments April 28 Emergency Operadid very well in tions Center drill dealing with the scenario of a storm scenario. The main water sinkhole take-away from collapsing Sunrithe exercise is the ver’s main entry importance of havroad, breaking ing more than one water and sewer person trained and pipes and causparticipating in the ing a natural gas exercises. In the leak that forced event of an actual Chief Art Hatch the evacuation of disaster, it’s imnearby homes and possible to predict business? Who participated in who may – or may not – be the drill? How did they do, and available. what could they do better? Q: What is the status of the A: The exercise and the scenario were designed by the two chiefs and a few others with training exercise design backgrounds. The scenario was intended to emphasize the necessity for cooperation and collaboration between all stakeholders training facility project? represented in the Emergency A: After navigating a numOperations Center (EOC). ber of obstacles, the training The participants included facility is moving toward conrepresentatives of the police struction. The Sunriver Serand fire departments, various vice District has designated SROA departments, Sunriver capital reserve funds for the Resort, and the Deschutes site preparation and we are

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Q: What kind of fire season is the department preparing for? A: The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center’s Office of Predictive Services outlook for Oregon’s 2015 fire season shows significant wildland fire potential increasing to above normal in June and remaining above normal through August. Late summer and early fall outlooks have not been released yet, but we would expect the wildland fire potential to remain elevated through September and possibly later. As far as preparation, both brush e n g i n e s a re already in-service, and wildland fire training has already begun. The department’s o f f i c e r s a re also attending the pre-season meeting that includes all tri-county fire agencies: Oregon Department of Forestry, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and agency dispatch representatives. SUNRIVER SCENE •

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SUNRIVER POLICE LOG Selected log entries from the Sunriver Police - April 2015 SCMC = St. Charles Medical Center R&Rs = Rules & Regulations RP = Reporting Person GOA = Gone On Arrival UTL = Unable To Locate DUII = Driving Under Influence of Intoxicants SBC = Settled By Contact DOA = Dead On Arrival BAC = Blood Alcohol Content

DCJ = Deschutes County Jail SFST = Standardized Field Sobriety Test DCSO = Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office SFD = Sunriver Fire Department OSP = Oregon State Police MVA = Motor Vehicle Accident DWS = Driving While Suspended BOLO = Be On the Look Out RO = Registered Owner

4/2 – Contacted a damsel in distress at the business park. She was lost and needed to be at a business in Bend. We gallantly provided her with a courtesy transport. 4/3 – Traffic stop on a vehicle leaving the area. It had been reported as a trespass. Officers could not confirm that the driver was actually trespassed, but he was issued a citation for DWS. 4/5 – RP reported a road rage incident that resulted in an assault. 4/6 – Resident brought in some prescription pills for destruction. 4/6 – While driving by Public Works, officer observed a coyote sauntering through the parking lot. He attempted to flush it out, but the wily critter vanished into the Aquila Lodge area and could not be located. 4/8 – RP found a white husky dog running loose. He had the dog in custody and we took it from there. Its owner called a short time later and retrieved the dog. A family member had inadvertently left a door open, allowing the dog to escape. 4/8 – RP on Lowland Lane reported juveniles taking pieces of wood from his property to make a fort. Officer contacted the renters who put the wood back. 4/9 – Officer responded to the ODOT scale area on Highway 97 to assist medics with a female in labor. The vehicle she was in had blown out a tire while en route to St. Charles Medical Center and they were unable to repair it. Medics transported her and arrangements were made with the family to pick up the car. 4/10 – Responded to business in the mall about a theft/forgery complaint. 4/11 – Noisy hot tub complaint on Mulligan Lane. Subjects agreed to take it inside. 4/11 – RP called for a welfare check of her daughter. No one was home. Officer then learned that she had been admitted to the hospital. Officer relayed the information to the RP who may have forgotten her daughter was there. She will call to check on the daughter’s condition. 4/13 – Officer responded to car versus deer incident in Crosswater. Officer found the deer lying at side of road, unable to walk. After the RP left the scene the deer was dispatched and Public Works alerted for its removal. 4/16 – A subject was stopped for not displaying a firewood load tag. It had come from the golf course. The driver provided the name of the individual who had given him permission. This was confirmed with the golf course manager. He was advised to provide a written documentation to people hauling wood off the property.

Brushfire burns within 30 feet of homes south of Sunriver Another sign that wildfire season is closing in on Central Oregon came April 28, as crews were called out to encircle and douse a brushfire that burned about an acre near homes south of Sunriver. Neighbors on Savage Drive used shovels and hoses to attack the flames before fire crews arrived. “It was scary,” said neighbor Lynne Levario. “The wind was blowing so fast. And it was just a small (fire), but it whipped up so fast and it was climbing up all the trees and all the brush and everything.” Shortly before 3 p.m., crews with the Oregon Department of Forestry, La Pine Fire District, the U.S. Forest Service and Deschutes County sheriff ’s deputies responded to the fire, said Nathan Garibay, the county’s emergency services manager. Forest Service law enforcement and Sunriver police also were called out to the fire, which burned about an acre of grass, brush, lodgepole and ponderosa pine trees at the north end of Savage Drive, near Upland Road, he said. Arriving crews found a fire about a half-acre in size, moving slowly in brush and light fuels, he said. The fire burned within 30 feet of one home, but no structures were damaged. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Oregon Department of Forestry. As the weather gets warmer and drier, the sheriff’s office and other emergency response organizations reminded locals that they live in wildfire country, Garibay said in a news release. “We encourage our citizens and visitors to be cautious with fire,” he wrote. “Additionally we encourage you to take steps to improve your property’s resilience to wildfire, by doing the following: • Create defensible space around your home • Clean up pine needles and other combustibles from around your home and roof.

• Are your gutters and roof valleys free from debris like pine needles and leaves? Clean them out. Despite a metal or asphalt shingle roof, the buildup of gutter debris provides necessary fuel for the glowing embers to ignite adjacent fascia boards or siding – most often made of wood. • Do your shrubs and weeds provide a path of fuel for fire to reach your trees or home? Reduce shrubs and other “ladder fuels” around your home to reduce the threat of ground fires igniting nearby trees, or your home. • What can catch fire on your deck or patio or near your fence? Remove weeds, shrubs or any combustible materials from around, under or on top of your

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ed CPR training for Cascade Guides and Outfitters staff; met with the new director of LifeFlight; and had a meeting scheduled with Tom O’Shea to present ad hoc committee recommendations regarding the floods of February 2014. -New reserve firefighters received wildland fire training experience during prescribed fires conducted on the Deschutes National Forest. -Upgraded the emergency operations center with the addition of a new command center desk that features multiple work and storage spaces. -Completed the burden of proof for the training facility site plan application. Legal counsel will review it prior

deck, patio or wood fence. This includes toys, planters, construction materials, patio furniture and cushions along with even small piles of pine needles or leaves. • Is your woodpile near your home or other combustible vegetation? Move woodpiles at least 20 feet away from your home or other combustibles. “We further encourage you and your family to have a plan, get a kit, and stay informed regarding known or potential hazards in your area,” Garibay wrote. Residents should also be aware that outdoor burning closed May 1. Reprinted with permission of KTVZ.com

to submital to the Deschutes County Community Development Department. -Met with an engineer to determine scope and fee of two- and three-dimensional drawings for the training facility site plan submittal. -Met with ODOT Commission Rail Chairwoman Tammy Baney to discuss first responders concerns about train shipments of crude oil. The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. to executive session to discuss pending litigation. The next regular meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is set for 3 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 3 p.m. at the Sunriver Fire Station Training Room, 57475 Abbot Drive. Approved meeting minutes are posted, as available, at www. sunriversd.org

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4/16 – Assisted DCSO and OSP with a head-on collision at Highway 97 and Vandevert Road. 4/16 – Report of a possible burglary. Our investigation proved that a realtor had taken possession of the only key to Ranch Cabin. The guests rented a room at the Resort and the homeowner will follow up with them in the morning. 4/21 – Extra patrol requested on Rogue Lane for an unwanted subject. 4/21 – Report of subject lost on the river. Officer located him near the marina in his boat, hanging onto a branch on the bank. We helped him out of the boat and got him home safely. 4/25 – Contacted renters on Irish Mtn. Lane who had parked six cars on the roadway. Officer explained rules regarding parking in Sunriver. 4/25 – Assisted DCSO on a physical domestic at a location on Forest Lane. 4/27 – Report of a suspicious male on Colonial Lane. Subject was employed by a pest control service and was doing some spraying. 4/29 – Report of a person sitting in a vehicle by the Country Store smoking marijuana. Officer made contact and cited him for PCS marijuana less than an ounce.

Deschutes River summer flows should be normal despite low snowpack By Deschutes River Conservancy Spring is finally here, but what an unusual winter. Unseasonably warm temperatures resulted in very little snowpack and an average amount of precipitation that allowed reservoirs to fill in the Upper Deschutes Basin ahead of schedule. What can we expect to happen with the river this year as a result? According to Kyle Gorman, Oregon Water Resources Department Region manager, the flows in the Deschutes should be relatively normal this summer, but will depend on stored water to a greater extent than in a normal year where snowmelt provides much of the water supply during the late spring and early summer. If the remainder of spring continues to produce minimal snow followed by scant summer rainfall, levels in the reservoirs are likely to be lower after the irrigation season than in recent years. That’s likely to create more pressure to fill them next winter. When flows in the Deschutes are held back for the winter to replenish the reservoirs it creates potential for a significant impact on fish and wildlife in the fall. Tumalo Creek and Whychus Creek are entirely dependent on snowmelt, so we will see lower than normal flows in both of

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While officials say water supplies are fairly decent this year, we should still conserve water where we can. The big question is: what will happen next winter? If next winter brings very little precipitation, we could see very low water supplies in 2016, and that has the potential to dramatically impact the health of our rivers and streams. One thing to remember is that variations in snowfall and overall precipitation in the Deschutes River Basin can vary dramatically. In the past decade, we’ve seen some great years – and a PHOTO BY CHUCK COCKBURN year like this. of the Oregon Department of Deschutes River Conservancy Fish and Wildlife, weather driv- is working collaboratively with en variability in streamflows is a all who have an interest in the natural phenomenon to which river – communities, farmers and trout in this area have been able irrigation districts, fishermen, to adapt. Consecutive dry years boaters and more – to ensure the and seasonal flow management health of the river and its unique for irrigation are both factors that ecosystems. Together we are tend to have greater long-term identifying long-term solutions impacts on fish and wildlife. to ensure healthy ecosystems and Prineville Reservoir is the wild economic benefits, regardless of card. If the reservoir doesn’t fill, the weather. this could affect the amount of stored water available to improve This article was published on the flows for fish and other wildlife, Deschutes River Conservancy’s blog pursuant to recent legislation. March 31.

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Low to relocate to 82nd Ave on the East side leaving behind their sign, a local landmark. When the Ping restaurant renovated the space, public outcry saved the sign. So outside the Ping restaurant is the sign for Hung Far Low. Classic Portland. On many Portland sidewalks are rings originally used for tethering horses. In 2005, Scott Wayne had the idea to tether toy horses to the rings and the idea took off. So do some of the toy horses, as soon as they are tethered, they are rustled. Do not be surprised to see horses, at least toy horses, tethered to rings on the sidewalks of Portland. Italy has Michelangelo and the David. Portland has Alexander Von Svoboda’s Quest at 900 SW 5th Ave. Svoboda used the largest slab of white marble quarried in modern times (190 tons) for his nude statue. Let’s not forget the rundown of films made in Portland, the appendix listing some major cool bike racks salted around the city, or the list of intersection murals. The book is packed with all sorts of Portlandia history, trivia, detail, and fun things to see and do. Hiking season is underway, grab one of Cook’s guides and go hiking! “Curious Gorge” can get you started early in the season. While our high country in Central Oregon is often still covered in snow, the Columbia Gorge offers jaw dropping gorgeous scenery and hike-able trails. There are places it feels like you could see forever! Cook is also the go-to guy for fun things to do out of doors in Central Oregon. “Bend Overall” is a great guide for our area with the best hikes, drives, and attractions like the High Desert Museum and The Sunriver Nature Center. He takes great care to make his book the best resource for local and tourist alike. If you are planning a trip to New Zealand, Cook has two great guides. “NZ Frenzy; New Zealand North Island” and “NZ Frenzy: New Zealand South Island.” Cook shares the non-touristy natural wonders and sights. He has hiked all the trails he recommends, visited all the places he highlights. This is a more intimate guidebook for the adventurous who want a real experience of New Zealand emphasizing having a good time while enjoying the natural world. Cook is an inventive, fun fellow so expect anything! Author events are free and include refreshments and drawing for door prizes. Stop by Sunriver Books & Music, email sunriver books@sunriverbooks.com or phone 541-593-2525 to sign up to attend. SUNRIVER SCENE •

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Book clubs read Montana-based mystery and fiction novels Sunriver Books & Music’s book clubs take part in our Month of Montana by discussing books set in Montana. Monday, June 1 at 6:30 p.m., the Mystery Book Club borrows a book from the fiction collection, “The Home Place” by Carrie La Seur. It will be interesting for the Book Club to hear La Seur’s June 6 presentation after our discussion of the book. La Seur is a brave new voice in fiction, tremendously talented, able to evoke place in moving and poignant ways. “The Home Place” is a stark, haunting story set in a Montana ranching community, the vastness of the landscape ever present. The protagonist leaves Montana, makes her way through law school, moves to Seattle and creates a disciplined life for herself as an attorney, keeping the family tragedies of her youth at bay. A phone call years later will bring the protagonist back to “The Home Place.” Fiction Book Club discusses “The Bartender’s Tale” by Ivan Doig on Monday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. Rusty spends his first six years being tormented by his obnoxious cousins while living with his aunt in Arizona. Rusty’s origins are a bit murky. His father is charismatic Tom Harry, a bartender in Gros Vetre Montana. But the only thing Rusty knows about his mom is that she is gone.

Tom rescues Rusty from his spiteful cousins and he settles into a bachelor’s life with his dad in a big old house behind the bar in the remote Montana town. It is a pretty good life, uncomplicated and harmonious, father and son looking out for each other. All goes swimmingly until Rusty turns 12 and Proxy, an old flame of Tom’s, hits town with her teenage daughter. Is the daughter Rusty’s sister? Doig’s lyrical prose, wry humor, and rich storytelling are a treasure. Book clubs conclude the Month of Montana with the Classics Book Club’s discussion of “A River Runs Through It” by Norman Maclean at 6:30 p.m. on June 29. Maclean used his life experiences to craft a moving novel about two brothers in Montana. He had a deep appreciation for the wild places, for the beauty of nature, and for rivers. This novel is a must read for fly fishermen because rivers and fishing haunt the pages. The story is not long, but it is tremendously powerful. It is a story that will stay with you. MacLean is also well known for his non-fiction, “Young Men and Fire.” Book clubs are a great way to make friends with other readers in the community. Join us for a discussion of a book set in Montana this June. Everyone is welcome. Information: 541-593-2525, www.sunriverbooks.com

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Cog Wild Mountain Bike Tours expands offerings Cog Wild Mountain Bike Tours launched a new website in May that showcases mountain bike tours and vacations in Oregon and beyond. In conjunction with a refreshed brand strategy, the website allows riders of all levels to learn more about tour offerings – half-day and one-day tours, multi-day camping and hotel tours, mountain bike skills clinics, corporate and team building tours and trailhead shuttle opportunities. The website reflects Cog Wild’s concierge-style approach to guided tours by helping potential tour goers decide what their best options are for maximizing their fun. Each tour page features information about appropriate skill and fitness levels, average mileage and elevation expectations and general itinerary information. The site also provides assistance with

general vacation planning, traveling tips, bike rental logistics and personalized services to ensure that guests have a premium mountain biking vacation. Cog Wild is offering new tour options on the website. They recently expanded options for the popular 5-day Baja Singletrack Vacation. In winter of 2014-2015, they

added on-snow fat biking tours in the Bend region and summer 2015 will see new multi-day tours in the Oakridge area. “Cog Wild is excited to have a beautiful new website that is mobile ready. Now our guests can learn all about our awesome tours in Oregon, no matter where they are,” said Cog Wild owner Melanie Fisher. “Lev’s Log,” a fun, provocative and sometimes controversial blog written by co-owner Lev Stryker, is also available on the new website. Cog Wild offers services to all spectrums of riders, from the beginning mountain biking family to the very experienced expert rider. Visit their website at www.cogwild.com

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7 Bikes for 7 Wonders statewide travel campaign Riding the coattails of the hugely successful 7 Wonders of Oregon campaign, the Central Oregon Visitors Association is partnering with Travel Oregon on a new marketing effort to showcase the Wonders and two of the state’s passions: cycling and art. Travel Oregon has commissioned seven of the state’s most creative and innovative bicycle builders to build custom, one-ofa-kind bikes to go along with the state’s 7 Wonders. The bicycles will then be stashed somewhere within each of the 7 Wonders of Oregon for visitors to find, own and ride. Two Bend bike builders are part of the project. The “Smith Rocket” was designed by Wade Beauchamp of Vulture Cycles while Ben Farver of Argonaut Cycles created the bicycle for the Columbia River Gorge. How sought after will the bikes be? Farver’s custom-built bikes typically go for more than $9,000. A statewide scavenger hunt will happen throughout the summer. Travel Oregon and the regional destination marketing organizations, such as COVA, will use social media to talk about the bikes, introduce followers to the local bike builders

and provide clues to when and where the bikes will be stashed. The first clue is to help visitors plan their trip: The Smith Rock bike will be hidden the week of June 22. All people have to do is follow the clues and visit the 7 Wonders to win. Find the bike – and it’s yours. It’s that simple. “This is the perfect way to highlight Oregon’s 7 Wonders, in particular Smith Rock State Park where cycling is such a great way to experience the destination,” said COVA CEO Alana Hughson. “It’s a thrill to work with Travel Oregon and showcase creative local bike builders on this project. We’re certain Central Oregon fans and visitors will watch closely for clues because this custom, one-of-a-kind bicycle is worth searching for.” Bicycle-related tourism generated more than $400 million in 2012, according to a Dean Runyon economic impact report. That number is projected to increase as Travel Oregon and COVA continue to market Central Oregon’s unique scenic bikeways and world-class mountain biking. Information: VisitCentralOre gon.com or call 800-800-8334.

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Dog day care and grooming salon open in business park K-9 Adventure Club dog day care and grooming salon opened in May in the Sunriver Business Park next to Sunriver Veterinary Clinic and across the street from the HammerTime hardware store. Its availability means local and visiting pet owners no longer have to travel to Bend for dog boarding, day care and grooming services. K-9 Adventure Club is open 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Weekend dog day care is available by advance reservation. The standard daily rate is $35. Weekly and monthly dog day care plans drive down daily prices as low as $22. Punch cards are also available for convenient drop in daycare service. Craig and Angel Williams opened the business after witnessing demand for dog daycare services while working at a dog boarding facility in Bend. “We actually had customers who drove from Sunriver to the north side of Bend, dropped their dog off at day care and then drove back to south Bend for work. At 5 p.m., they did it all over, in reverse, five days per week,” said Angell Williams. “We want to provide more than a babysitting service. We want to stimulate the dogs’ minds and provide a growth environment, much like the difference between day care and pre-school,” said

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Sunriver Mens Golf: Men’s golf loses a good friend; hole handicaps amended man and also padBob Walberg passes dling down the The honorable RobDeschutes on a ert F. Walberg (Bob) canoe with Diane, passed away at the age when he wasn’t of 80 on April 12, 2015 busy engaging in Arizona, where he with his children, wintered, after comhis grandchildren plications from surand his many gery. Bob’s wife, Diane, Paul J. Grieco friends. commented that it was Bob also was an fitting that Bob passed avid thespian, appearing in dozjust as Jordan Spieth was being congratulated on the 18th ens of plays over 22 summers green of Augusta for winning starting in the 1970s, playing in local theater around Coos the Masters. After a career as a lawyer and Bay. Bob used to say that he as a district attorney, Bob was was already acting in court every Coos County Circuit Court day, so the transition to the stage judge from 1981 until 1997. was not very difficult. He was Upon retirement Bob and Di- indeed a class act, as his friends ane moved to Sunriver where would readily testify. For more information and Bob was very active in the golf community, as a fisher- photographs of Bob’s life, see

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intact the other 15 recommendations. See the accompanying chart for the amendments. Quoting from a still valid 30 year old Golf Digest article by Ross Goodner, “With the exception of sandbaggers and last month’s bar bill, the biggest controversy at the average golf club is over the allocation of handicap strokes. Are we getting the strokes on the right holes?”

Although the new handicaps have been arrived at in a USGA sanctioned and mathematically sound way, arguments are almost certain to arise, but – hey, we have to complain about something beside our own golf games. It is typical that longer holes, particularly par 5s, present the biggest problem to high handicappers. So it was agreed Turn to Golf, page 43

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upon by Willis, Points and Mink that hole six needed a 1 handicap designation and that number four, though tough, is short and not deserving of the 1 handicap, but rather a 5 handicap. By extension (and a process of elimination) this left

No. That’s why guidelines exist to make adjustments according to need and that’s why course management should be involved (not just by USGA suggestion, but in reality) for their input into a course that they are intimately familiar with and for which they need to allocate strokes for their own, hosted tournaments. New scorecards with the new stroke allocations

The least thing upset him on the links. He missed short putts because of the uproar of the butterflies in the adjoining meadows. ~P.G. Wodehouse, Victorian humorist, writer and passionate golfer the first hole to be assigned the 7 handicap designation. Hole one, being the opening hole should not be, according to the USGA guidelines, the number 1 handicap hole. Bear in mind that a handicap stroke should be an “equalizer,” meaning not to win a hole but to halve it when a higher handicap player is playing against a low handicap player. Thus, the hole handicaps arrived at during the study showed the greatest stroke differential between “A” and “B” players, and doesn’t necessarily reflect which is the toughest hole on the course for all players. The one handicap hole is designated that hole at which the higher handicap player needs a stroke the most. The USGA recommends that the opening holes on each nine are not allocated the lowest handicap strokes in the event of a hole-by-hole playoff at the end of a round; and that the closing holes not be assigned low strokes so that players who receive strokes can take advantage of them before a match is decided. Complicated? You bet, simply because there are so many possible permutations. Impossible?

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have already been made available on the Woodlands. SRMGC membership New members are welcome. Sunriver residency is not a requirement. Find the SRMGC online at www.srmensgolf.com. Apply for membership using the Annual Membership Registration tab in the menu (on the left side of the home page). For more information email SRMGC president Don Larson at dclarson@gmail.com, or me at the address below. Paul J. Grieco is secretary of the Sunriver Men’s Golf Club and may be reached at pjg3sr@ gmail.com By Lauren Olander

Does your sunscreen do the job? Is that tan worth it? By Lauren Olander I got the worst sunburn of my life in my early 20s. Despite my fair skin and the fact that I’d already suffered through a few memorable sunburns, I’d bought into the idea that tanned skin was attractive and desirable. So, I headed to beach in a bikini with only SPF 4 sunscreen between myself and the sun. The next day, my skin was so inflamed and painful that I could hardly stand to wear clothes. That burn, and the others that preceded it, seriously increased my risk of developing skin cancer, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Research shows that getting severe sunburns at any age greatly increases the risk

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of melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer — in adulthood. Melanoma has been on the rise for at least 30 years, despite the fact that most people are now aware of the link between sun exposure and skin cancer. So, why do we keep putting ourselves at risk?

Improved sunscreen labels Some experts believe that the use of sunscreen, which is assumed by some users to provide complete protection against the sun’s harmful rays, may contribute to a false sense of security. “People who use sunscreens often feel they can do anything they want in the sun, but you cannot rely solely on sunscreen for protection,” says Len Lichtenfeld, MD, the ACS’s deputy chief medical officer. Awareness campaigns like Don’t Fry Day, the Friday before Memorial Day, remind sun lovers to protect themselves as the summer vacation season begins. An initiative of ACS and the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (skincancerprevention.org), Don’t Fry Day encourages smart sun safety behavior, including using broad-spectrum sunscreens Turn to Sunscreen, page 45

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Pet News: Boarding pets vs. keeping them at home At home they can stay close to the schedule they are accustomed to, and walk or play in areas they and you know. In addition, having someone coming and going makes your home look lived in. The curtains can be opened and closed, you don’t have to stop the mail if you don’t want to, the plants get watered, etc. Deciding whether this is the best arrangement for your pet is the next thing to consider. Birds, cats and exotics I find usually are quite happy with a stay at home arrangement. Dogs have a few more considerations. Are they able to get outside when no one is there? Is there a dog door that leads to a safe and secure area? Are the dogs of the more solitary personality and will they be happy with the peace and quiet? Are you very familiar with their habits? Do you know how many times they need to get outside and what kind of output they tend to

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By Laurie Skovholt Last month I addressed traveling with pets, mostly canines. This month I’ll contemplate where to leave pets when it is better for them to stay at home. Pet owners have a myriad of choices these days, from boarding facilities to staying at home and having someone come in to care for them. Choosing what is best for your pet depends on the species, the pet’s age and personality, and the number of pets that require care. Dogs and cats are good candidates for boarding, but birds and most exotics would do best to stay at home and have someone come to them. People with multiple pets may find it more cost effective to have someone come to their home and care for the pets in-house. Lots of variables exist. Having someone come to your home tends to be less stressful for your pets. They remain in an environment they know and are comfortable in. You don’t need to worry about disease or interaction with other animals where they may be injured. At your home you already know what kind of trouble pets could potentially get into and, presumably, have taken steps to prevent that trouble.

surance and will have thought of the myriad of things that could happen and will do everything in their power to prevent problems before they occur. Many pet sitters have access to trade journals and learn continually about pet care issues. Another advantage to hiring a professional is that they see a lot of different creatures and arrangements and can offer suggestions for a myriad of pet related issues, from favorite litters to best water dishes to low calorie treats and fun toys. Your dog will hopefully see his home visit pet sitter just often enough to associate them with fun, and not their person leaving them. Another advantage to having a professional care for your pets at home is that the same person will see your 4-legged friend over time, and notice differences that you may not. Someone that sees them consistently, but not daily, may

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with a SPF (sun protection factor) of 15 or greater—a task that will be easier this summer, thanks to recent FDA-required changes in sunscreen labeling. Previously, “there was no clear guidance from the FDA as to what the terms on sunscreen labels meant,” Lichtenfeld said. Many labels claimed a sunscreen was “water resistant” or “waterproof,” but there was no government regulation specifying what criteria had to be met before a product was considered “waterproof,” for example. Now, sunscreen labels will carry detailed information about how long the product remains effective in water. The newer labels will also use the words “broad spectrum” to indicate that they provide protection against UVA and UVB rays, two different types of ultraviolet radiation from the sun known to cause skin cancer. Indoor tanning dangers Sun-safe behavior is a complex thing, and ACS epidemiologists are examining behaviors in order to develop effective health promotion strategies. Their research has revealed the fact that many teenagers still buy into the message that tanned skin is sexy skin, and that many teens use indoor

tanning beds. However, few teens fully understand the dangers of tanning. According to Dave Woodmansee, who worked as associate director for state and local campaigns for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), “A number of world health organizations have reclassified exposure to tanning beds as a Class I carcinogen, on par with tobacco.” That’s why ACS CAN, the Society’s nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, is backing legislation that would ban minors from using tanning beds. “The science shows that if kids don’t tan before the age of 18, then it’s not a real allure to them to tan after they turn 18. If we ban minors from using tanning beds and tanning booths, hopefully we’ll change a behavior that, potentially, could be very deadly,” Woodmansee said. “A ban on tanning beds would be similar to bans on tobacco purchases by youth.” A handful of countries have already banned tanning beds altogether. Here in the United States, California recently banned all indoor tanning by minors, and 18 other states are considering similar legislation. Skin cancer remains the most common form of cancer, with more cases diagnosed each year than all cases of breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers combined.

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Near the bridge is a path that leads toward the river, around the end of the fence (which terminates many feet from the river bank), and along the riverbank toward the canoe slip. The fence even has posted copies of extant fishing regulations. The setup almost says, “Come on in.” No place is there “no entry, private property,” signage. It would seem that the first thing to do in combating trespass onto our privately owned common area would be to post it, as does Crosswater, just across the road.

The fence should be extended to the riverbank to stop passage around it. According to Oregon laws and statutes, the public does not have a right to trespass above the high water mark of the river. Some signage to direct people to the public access on the south side of the bridge might also help. We needn’t give up our access to the river, and to our own common property, to solve problems of trespass and overuse. And there is no need for large expense and heavy construction to make these changes. We should be looking for solutions that maintain and even increase the precious little river access we have.

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Mitch Cooney, Sunriver The May 2015 edition of the Scene sported a headline: “SROA busy with boat launch ...”. While the anecdotal reporting of the “challenges” faced to date were interesting, I believe that the main point was lost. What was the decision-making process that allowed this project to proceed when it was wildly over budget and being built on a questionable site? In August 2014 the Sunriver homeowners voted to authorize the construction of a boat launch at a cost of $370,000 funded from reserves. The Scene article stated that an additional $225,000 was authorized from reserves to complete the project. Did I miss the vote? Great fanfare was made of the fact that homeowners should be included in the $370,000 decision and ballots were mailed and the homeowners approved the expenditure. I wonder how many of those who voted to use $370,000 of our reserves would vote in the affirmative for a $600,000 project? It should have been clear when the qualified bids far exceeded the estimate there was something more difficult in building on this site than SROA’s contract engineer took into account. At this point the information provided by the contract engineer should have been examined. Reading between the lines of the article it appears that the site is unstable, marshy, and will be subject to major repairs as nature takes its course over the years. After examining the contract engineer’s data, the board really had two options: move the site or scale the project to meet, but not exceed, the $370,000 authorized. Why did the board so strongly believe that they needed homeowner approval for a $370,000 reserve expenditure but could authorize a $600,000 project without notice? One of two things are clear: one, that the expenditure of $600,000 reserve monies will hasten the day when homeowners are again asked to pony up to fund a depleted reserve account or two, the annual assessments are so excessive that SROA is flush with cash (in which case the assessment amounts need to be reduced to cover actual expenditures plus an adequate reserve). This action by the board does not take a Warton MBA to determine that the decision to morph a $370,000 project into Page 46

a $600,000 one lacks fiscal and operational sound thinking. Editor’s note: The SROA Board of Director’s March 21 vote authorizing $225,000 in supplemental funds for the boat launch project was reported in the April Scene (page 22). The SROA Finance Committee concluded the additional cost would not defer any planned reserve repair and replacement projects. The Committee also concluded the additional boat launch costs might delay by one month the target of fully funding the reserves by the year 2034. The SROA Board concurred with the Finance Committee and stated that it was important to deliver on a promise made to owners. Staff raised concerns about difficulties in re-submitting a revised boat launch plan for review by six state and federal agencies at a later date or location. Owners voted in 2009 to increase assessments $30 per month in order to adequatelyy fund the reserve, which at the time was less than 10 percent funded. In 2012, owners voted in support of exchanging the South Pool for several parcels, which included the boat launch site. They voted again in 2014 to develop the site. Numerous boat launch sites were researched before the current site was selected. Project bids were sent to several qualified contractors. Two responded. The selected contractor, Knife River, expressed concern early on about the contract engineer’s project specifications and recommended the additional steps (thicker road bases, building foundations, etc.) described in the May issue to ensure a durable final product.

Harper Bridge river access

Bill Miller, Sunriver For many years I have enjoyed the Deschutes River float from Harper Bridge to the Sunriver marina. The trip up the Spring River, as well as the scenery and wildlife, make for a satisfying afternoon. Although the access on the Sunriver side north of the bridge was unimproved, you were able to launch your canoe or kayak safely. In recent years the use has increased with wear on the surrounding area. Most of the non-Sunriver rafters have used the access on the southeast side of the bridge next to Crosswater. The launch is easier and there is designated parking along Spring River Road. Reaching the Sunriver launch area requires either walking the boat under the

bridge or climbing over the fence. The SROA has recently placed tree trunks and large rocks in the area to address the deterioration. Although there is still the ability to take your boat to the launch area, there is no suitable parking. Without parking for the shuttle vehicle, in reality the river access becomes unusable. This may be the plan of the SROA to close the area completely. I am not aware of any opportunity for the owners to provide input regarding their wishes for this change in access. If designated parking (signed for Sunriver Owners only) for the shuttle vehicles is provided, I believe that the area can be protected from further damage and the owners can continue to access the river from this location. There is common property off Meadow Road between the road and the south boundary fence that is east of this area that could be made to be suitable for parking. Currently the Sunriver Resort Marina is using this area to launch its own canoes and kayaks for their guests to float back to their marina. If you feel as I do, please contact your favorite member of the SROA Board of Directors and share your thoughts. Time is of the essence with the float season fast approaching.

Aerial drone regulations

Robert Bennington, Sunriver I would like to share my opinion about the proposed changes to the SROA rules regarding aerial drones. As a full time permanent resident, I do not want guests or owners flying aerial drones for sport or entertainment in Sunriver and I support a ban on their use. However, aerial drones are very useful for aerial photography and therefore professional photographers should be able to apply for a permit to use a drone for professional photography purposes. As I understand it, SROA has used drones for promotional videos and this should also be available to others who want to capture similar images. Rules could be developed for height limits and restricted areas (SHARC, airport, etc.) but still allow other areas to be filmed. The process of acquiring a temporary permit should be as straightforward of a process as applying for a temporary street parking permit. You could

even use a similar sandwich board sign that photographers could display while shooting their videos. I propose that professional photographers who are eligible to apply for a permit should include wedding photographers. I also suggest including a reasonable fee to acquire a permit. Thanks for considering my opinion.

New life and purpose for recreation committee

Barbara Brocker, Sunriver I wanted to commend the SROA Board of Directors for picking a respected group of community folks to evaluate the committees in SROA. The report is excellent. A well-run Recreation Committee involving all aspects of recreation could be a bonus for Sunriver. Owners who don’t live here could be involved in the committee through the phone hookup currently being used in meetings. An internet site giving “What’s going on this week in Sunriver” could make it possible for an owner coming to Sunriver for a week to join a hiking group on a walk, sub in a game of bridge, even find a skiing or fishing partner. Kudos to the task force, and kudos to the board. I look forward to the launching of the committee. Editor’s note: The Committee Structure Task Force report appeared in the April 2015 issue and is available at www.sunri verowners.org > News & Notices

Meadow Road river access closure

Dan Oswald, Sunriver Regarding the parking area on Meadow Road, there has to be a better solution than what SROA has done, blocking off the area to owners as well as others, studding it with boulders and root balls. SROA has also, in the 2015 edition of the Sunriver map, labeled the area as “no river access.” These actions have taken place with no advance warning, no information that I know of going to the owners. With summer soon upon us, I suspect that there are many owners who won’t like this surprise. There are several things that can be done, I think, to solve some of the problems in and around the parking area. First is signage. The parking area could be signed “Private Area-Restricted to SROA Residents and Residents’ Guests,”

Scene Opinion Policy To support a free and open exchange of information and ideas, the Sunriver Scene welcomes letters to the editor up to 250 words, and Chorus of One submissions up to 450 words, on topics of relevance to Sunriver. All letters are subject to editing for brevity, grammar, clarity, civility and legal concerns. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the Sunriver Owners Association. Letters to the editor must be signed and include contact information which we may use to verify authorship or clarify questions. Letters will run as space allows. Letters of a personal nature or attacks on individuals will not be published.Letters perceived as advertising for a company, product or a candidate will not be published. How to submit: Email brookes@srowners.org. Write the letter in the body of the email, or attach it as a Word document. Mail 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. as is Mary McCallum Park. It is our common land, and it is private. Card lock gates would complete the message, and would keep out nonresident cars, and commercial float trip vendors who are responsible for a lot of the overuse of the area in recent years. After access has been controlled, it will be much easier to restore some of the vegetation that has been lost to summer beach parties and other heavy users of the area. When the area is again used by owners to launch boats, a path for portage can be marked, and, I think, vegetation restoration can be successful. There are several other issues related to use and overuse of the Meadow Road parking area and adjoining riverbank that should be considered. Trespass from Spring River Road is a longstanding problem. Recent investment in a new 3-log fence is not the solution. The fence is easy to slip through or pass a boat over. Moreover, it has a nicely graveled parking area, with new “Park Parallel,” signs. Turn to Letters, page 45 SUNRIVER SCENE •

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