June 2017 Sunriver Scene by Sunriver Scene

Enjoy the botanical diversity of the region during the annual Central Oregon Wildflower Show Page 4

INSIDE THIS ISSUE SROA News.................... 5 Calendar...................... 13 SHARC News................ 22

Public Safety................ 27 Classified..................... 38 Editorial...................... 39

From teepees to tents and camper vans, camping out in the woods shifts from grunge to glam Page 19

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JUNE • 2017

VOLUME XLIII • NUMBER 6

Worth the wait: Camp Abbot Trading Company opens

RV storage lot at SROA Administration

Toy Story, Sunriver Style By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene SROA NEWS – With a booming economy, people are buying more “toys” – from campers and motorhomes to boats, snowmobiles, motorcycles and other recreational trailers. Parking recreational vehicles is only allowed in the driveway of Sunriver homes for the first 48 hours during a stay or visit, and at no time can an RV be used for sleeping within Sunriver. So where do all those toys go when they’re not being used? Following that 48-hour allowable time period owners and guests must store their toys at one of two recreational vehicle storage lots owned and operated by the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA). Known as the south and north storage yards — the south yard is located behind the SROA administration building and the north yard is on Thielsen Lane off North Imnaha Road. Both yards offer short-term (60 days or less) and long-term (up to a year or longer) storage space for owners and visitors to rent. Space sizes range from 8’x10’ to 12’x40’ with rental rates starting at $5 per night up to $355 a year. There are 331 spaces between the two yards but both have reached capacity – especially for long-term storage. In an effort to open up space, those Turn to Storage, page 6 SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLIlI • NUMBER 6 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707

By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene Entering the new Camp Abbot Trading Company feels more like walking into a cozy neighborhood coffee house than a place that peddles nuts, bolts and housewares. A floor-to-ceiling fireplace crackles in a corner. Locals chat and exchange pleasantries. It’s been a long road for owner Bob Mitchell, who purchased the former Hammer Time property in October 2015. It’s also been a long haul for area businesses and residents who had to drive to Bend for something as simple as a box of nails. What was initially believed would only take a few months to give the old place a spit and polish turned into a labor-intensive, 17-month ordeal. As work began it revealed the building was in much rougher shape than originally thought – with problems ranging from outdated plumbing and electrical to extensive structural issues. At times, construction came to a standstill until plans and Deschutes County code approvals could be made. With a booming economy, contractors were often in short supply. “We really didn’t expect it to take this long, but we’re happy it worked out and got it done,” said Mitchell. This is

Mitchell’s tenth store. He also owns the three Ace Hardware stores in Bend, one in West Linn, two in Tacoma, two in south Seattle and one in Spokane. Although it may not say Ace on the outside, the store IS a hybrid Ace Hardware and department store. For the Sunriver area location, Mitchell wanted to pay tribute to Sunriver’s early history as a U.S. Army World War II training facility known as Camp Abbot. Black and white photographs on the walls show the officers’ club (today’s Great Hall), the Camp Abbot entry monument and others. Turn to Camp Abbot, page 3

Doc Skotte hangs up his Air Force wings By Lynne Schaefer The public is invited to the retirement ceremony for the longest serving officer (three weeks short of 50 years) in the U.S. Air Force Academy history and the oldest officer (turning 68 on Armed Forces Day) still pulling G-forces in an F-15 Eagle. Col. Daniel M. Skotte, known to Sunriver locals as “Doc” Skotte, has been the area’s family doctor for 34 years. He will be honored Saturday, June 3 at 3 p.m. at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls. Dignitaries invited to the ceremony include President Donald Trump, Oregon Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Rep. Greg Walden; Sen. Tim Knopp and Reps. Knute Buehler and Gene

Whisnant; Oregon Brig. Gen. Jeffery Silver; California Brig. Gen. David Bakos and two-star generals. A C-130J cargo plane plans to fly from

the Air National Guard Base at Point Mugu, California, with the USAF Band and Honor Guard, personnel from the 146th Medical Group, and, after a stop at the Fresno Air National Guard in California, transport additional personnel to the ceremony. As an 8-year-old growing up in Jackson, Minnesota, Skotte trapped and sold gophers to pay for his first airplane flight. His eagerness to fly resulted in his 1972 graduation from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado. Highlights of Skotte’s Air Force career include: • Deployments to Poland in 1995 as flight surgeon with the 173rd Fighter Turn to Skotte, page 4 PRSRT STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID BEND, OR PERMIT NO. 213

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SCENE JUNE 2017 Volume XLIII, No. 6 57455 Abbot Drive P.O. Box 3278 Sunriver, OR 97707

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“We’re trying to fit into Sunriver,” said Mitchell. “We want visitors and tourists to think of the old part of Camp Abbot.” The outside of the building is handsomely clad in rustic cedar, window shutters and tin – giving the exterior the look and feel of that time period. On the inside, the ceiling has been lifted, walls removed and better lighting installed. And while most of the left side of the building is dedicated to hardware-related offerings and a pet/ farm supply section (including live chicks and beekeeping supplies) – the right side showcases various departments including an official Hallmark “Crown” store, clothing, sporting goods (including some ammunition),

household décor, gift items and housewares. Notable name brands include Carhartt, Stihl, Purina, Traeger, Big Green Egg, Yeti and others. Barbecue aficionados will be happy to learn there is an entire aisle dedicated just to barbecues and smokers with everything from flavored smoking chips to parts and supplies. In early June they will also sell fishing and hunting licenses, forest passes and other recreational permits. Camp Abbot will also be the only authorized Segway dealer in Central Oregon. Mitchell converted Hammer Time’s former lumber building into a full-blown Garden Center greenhouse – filled with everything from petunias and pansies to patio furniture and fire pits. Camp Abbot staff have claimed that they have the largest selection of plant pots

anywhere in Central Oregon. They will also carry a fleet of rental items – from carpet cleaning machines and lawn aerators to log splitters and mini excavators. “It’s a learning curve to get (rentals) up and running,” said Mitchell. “We’ll listen to the customer and see what it is they want us to offer.” Already thinking ahead, Mitchell has fun plans lined up for the holidays including transforming the Garden Center into a holiday gift shop and special “forest” where you can pick out your own Christmas tree and enjoy a special visit with Santa. Camp Abbot Trading Company will employ about 20 people, several of whom are former Hammer Time employees. “Four of them worked through the entire project and were instrumental in making

this all happen,” said Mitchell. “I’m quite impressed.” The store will hold its official grand opening June 3-4. Festivities will include prize drawings, vendors such as Traeger, a gardening seminar and more. All non-sale store items will be 20 percent off that weekend. Store hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The store will also accept the Ace Rewards Program cards and have their own special “cash back” program for those who spend $5,000 or more in a year. “We call it ‘Rewards Plus’ and we’re the only stores that do this,” said Mitchell. “It’s a pretty good deal.” Camp Abbot Trading Company is located at 56820 Venture Lane in the Sunriver Business Park. For more information, call 541-593-8168.

Enjoy a groovy evening during SRMF Festival Faire SUNRIVER – In the 1970s disco was hot, lava lamps were the latest “cool” invention, Charlie’s Angels was on the air and the Sunriver Music Festival was born (far out!). Come enjoy a fun look back at the ’70s at this year’s Festival Faire – the grand kickoff of Sunriver Music Festival’s 40th Anniversary (can you dig it?). The event is July 16th at 5 p.m. With a hosted happy hour, dinner prepared by the Sunriver Resort chefs, entertainment from talented young artists and a lively auction, this year’s event will be present a retro treat for people that adore classical music. “It will be an evening built around your senses and ’70s fun,” explains executive director Pam Beezley. “We fill Sunriver’s historic Great Hall with fine food and wine, musical entertainment and an auction. You may not be able to boogie all night long, but you will certainly have fun supporting a world-class musical experience for Central Oregon residents and visitors.” To entertain your ears, 2017 Young Artists Scholarship win-

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ners will provide live performances. A live and silent auction of desirable items such as vacations, special dinners, unique experiences and original art will round out the evening. One highlight of the evening is auctioning off the 2017 Sunriver Music Festival original poster artwork, painted by Sharon Engel. All proceeds from the evening support the festival’s 40th anniversary season and Young Artists Scholarships. This year’s festival season runs Aug. 12-23. For complete information on Festival Faire, email (informa tion@sunrivermusic.org), visit the festival’s website (www. sunrivermusic.org) or call the office 541-593-9310. SRMF season tickets on sale June 1 Although the 40th Anniversary Season of Central Oregon’s premier professional classical music festival won’t take stage until August, public ticket sales begin June 1. In 1977, Sunriver residents wanted to invite professional musicians from around America to come to an Oregon

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Wing as the first U.S. military to train with Poland since World War II. • First flight surgeon to fly in the MiG-29 • In 2002, he flew with the 124th Wing to Kuwait where he treated the first known case of smallpox in decades. • Volunteered as a downed airman for rescue operation training in the desert by two Blackhawk helicopters. • In 2007, was a flight surgeon with the 332nd Air Expeditionary to Iraq and flightline clinic commander where he flew 32 combat missions with the Marine C130s into Mosul and other sites. Skotte considers these deployments the most productive “because that’s what we were trained to do.” Other notable assignments include: Medical Group Commander for eight years with the 124th Wing in Boise, Idaho; Chief of Aerospace Medicine with the 144th Fighter Wing at Fresno, California in 2009 and Medical Group Commander with the 146th Wing at Channel Island, Point Mugu, California in 2012. Skotte has fond memories of spending three weeks as a volunteer in June 2015 on a medical mission team sponsored by the Nevada Air National Guard to the jungles of New Guinea for Operation Pacific Angel — a humanitarian assistance and civil military operation.

“The people there were humble and full of gratitude,” he said. “We enjoyed fresh, ripe and juicy pineapples, sweet bananas, avocados and sugarfruit.” In June 2016, with the 173rd Fighter Wing from Klamath Falls, Skotte trained with the F-18 Hornets in Finland, the first U.S. military to train with Finland since World War II. “Another first,” he grinned. Special memories also linger of participating in flyovers at Air Force football games – once over the Las Vegas Bowl in 1999 and three times over Falcon Stadium at Colorado Springs, the most recent in November 2016. “That was the best grad flyover I’ve seen,” complemented his academy pilot instructor afterward. “All the car alarms went off!” Following a pilot’s final flight, tradition dictates a fire truck hoses down the pilot when he exits his aircraft – while fellow pilots spray him with champagne. “Even though I’m not a pilot, but a flight surgeon, they honored me with a ‘Fini Flight’ on May 19. It was a happy occasion for them, but sad for me,” said Skotte. “I will miss flying an F-15 every Friday for the last 24 years. I don’t know what I’ll do now on Fridays…” As an instrument-rated private pilot, Skotte will continue to fly his fiancee, family and friends in his Bonanza A36TC while maintaining his practice at High Desert Family Medicine in Sunriver.

Celebrating 37 years as Tree City USA SROA NEWS – For the 37th consecutive year, Sunriver has been awarded the Tree City USA designation by the American Arbor Day Foundation for its dedication to urban forestry. Of the 57 honored communities in Oregon, only Portland, Salem and Eugene have received this award for a longer period than Sunriver, but only by a few years. Sunriver also remains the only unincorporated community receiving the award due to Sunriver’s early involvement before unincorporated communities became ineligible. Award criteria set by the Arbor Day Foundation includes spending a certain dollar amount per capita on community forest activities, having governing documents in place, proclaiming an annual Arbor Day and maintaining a tree board or department. Tree City USA is only one of a number of organizations that recognize Sunriver, and the

Sunriver Owners Association, as a leader in natural resources management. For example, SROA is recognized by the National Fire Protection Association as a designated Firewise Community. SROA, through its Natural Resources Department, is also actively involved locally in Project Wildfire and Central Oregon’s Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy. SROA also has its own Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Additionally, because of SROA’s work and commitment in reducing the risk of wildfire, SROA staff can self-certify member properties as being Oregon Senate Bill 360 compliant – a significant member benefit. “It is not an embellishment to say that SROA has achieved ‘gold’ status when it comes to community natural resources management,” said David Jendro, director on the SROA Board. Turn to Tree City, page 13

29th annual Central Oregon Wildflower Show July 1 & 2 required to participate. Two days before the show, volunteer “harvesters” fan out across the region to collect, identify and display wildflowers in time for the show’s July 1 opening day. Collectors never pull or dig up wildflowers from the wild, which could inadvertently be detrimental to a species. Instead, cuttings are taken from each plant. Certain species are also left alone, such as lilies and orchids, which often fall under sensitive or protected status. Collectors often bring in branches of trees, leaves, fungi, lichens, mosses, shrubs, pinecones and more. Many collect from their own native gardens. Once the clippings are delivered to the nature center, botanists spend hours carefully identifying and labeling each plant. “The show is a great way to see what grows in our subalpine and high desert regions,”

Enjoy the beauty of Mother Nature and Central Oregon’s diverse botanical offerings during the Central Oregon Wildflower Show — coming July 1-2 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. Last year’s show featured more than 260 different species of native flowers, grasses, shrubs and trees from all corners of Central Oregon. “If you love flowers, and being in nature, we’d love to have your help,” said Jennifer Curtis, Sunriver Nature Center manager. “We’re in need of volunteers for a variety of jobs throughout the weekend.” Botanical expertise is not

said Susan Berger, NPSO High Desert Chapter president and show co-coordinator. Although a couple hundred plants are expected to be showcased, “it’s really up to Mother Nature,” said Berger. “This year’s heavy snowfall forced us to move the show to early July as we likely won’t have access into the Cascade mountains until late June.” All the snow and moisture over the winter will hopefully lead to a boon of flowers this year. Flowers are already blooming in the lower regions of Central Oregon, including the Ochoco Mountains, Big Summit Prairie, Alder Springs, Steelhead Falls, Smith Rock and Metolius River areas. “With the current floral activity, we are hopeful for a very productive summer bloom,” said Curtis. Aside from the floral displays, Turn to Wildflower, page 7

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Change continues in Sunriver. Over the past several years, our association has invested in a number of infrastructure and amenities projects that have enhanced the quality of life and property values in Sunriver – core elements of SROA’s mission statement. Prime among these Pat Hensley recent changes were building the SHARC complex, rebuilding our pathways, adding a new section of pathway near Fort Rock Park, and building SROA’s own river access facility. The IAMP – Infrastructure and Amenities Master Plan – is the conceptual plan that guides SROA’s Board of Directors and staff in prioritizing and budgeting for future projects. The IAMP is not a detailed plan cast in stone, however; it presents concepts for some projects and suggestions about what could be done. One of the most critical next steps going forward to implement the IAMP (putting flesh on its bones, so to speak) is to seek input from SROA’s members. Each of the changes I mentioned reflected input from SROA’s members. To evaluate upcoming IAMP projects, the Board and staff will consider owner input received from the most recent comprehensive owner survey in 2014, letters and emails from owners, comments by owners at board meetings, and comments from owners who attended one of the listening sessions held this past fall and winter in the Willamette Valley and in Sunriver. I’d like to touch on some infrastructure and amenities changes that are under consideration and invite your input.

Abbot/Beaver Traffic Circle The current “T” intersection at Abbot and Beaver Drives presents significant problems of congestion and poor traffic flow. Addressing these traffic challenges is a high priority for SROA’s Board of Directors – and for the members of our association. In fact, the Board and various SROA committees have identified the need to do something about that intersection dating back at least to the early 2000s. More recently, in the 2014 comprehensive owner survey, SROA’s members ranked a possible Abbot/Beaver Traffic Circle as one of the top five priority items in the IAMP; that high priority was echoed by the owners who attended our recent listening sessions. Over the past couple of years, work has intensified on plans for an alternative to the “T” intersection. Based on expert analysis by traffic engineers and transportation consultants, as well as consultation with two major property owners in that area -- The Village at Sunriver and Sunriver Resort Limited Partnership who both, by the way, actually own important slices of property that would be included in the project – SROA’s staff has developed a plan that includes two roundabouts. As soon as all property lines and easements are finalized among the entities (SROA, Sunriver Resort Limited Partnership and the Village at Sunriver), the engineers will initiate the public input process with our members. SROA will schedule and host workshop meetings with our members to gather as much input as possible in developing a final plan. Once the final engineered plans are produced, SROA will work closely with construction firms interested in bidding on this project to ascertain solid cost of construction projections. By

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To find the plan: Go to www.sunriverowners.org, under the News and Notices header select Infrastructure & Amenities Master Plan. Detailed versions of the master plan and proposed plans are available to view and download.

doing so, SROA will manage to combine an ownerdriven plan and secured costing for the overall project. Ultimately, these costs and plans will be presented to the ownership for authorization via a vote. Recycling Center Another IAMP project given a high-priority ranking in the 2014 owner survey is the recycling center. Owner comments during the recent listening sessions confirmed the importance of the recycling center to SROA’s members and the need to address the continuing problems at that facility. Both the conditions of the existing recycling facility and the possibility of a brand new facility have been well chronicled in past Scene articles [see October 2016 front page and Turn to Message, page 14

Monthly meeting highlights, actions of the SROA Board of Directors The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, May 20, 2017. Board members present: Pat Hensley, David Jendro, Bob Nelson, Richard Wharton, Dwayne Foley, Jim Fister, Mike Gocke, Roger Smith, Jim Adams. Staff present: Hugh Palcic, Susan Berger. Treasurer’s report Year-to-date through April 30, 2017 (unaudited/estimated) • Operations Revenues $3,292,922 • Expenses sub-total $3,117,351 • Operations Surplus (deficit) $175,571 Owners forum –Bill Starks spoke on behalf of the LT Rangers and the excess litter in Sunriver. The “litter” he is referring to is log rounds left behind from ladder fuels projects that were either too big to move/pick up or in areas that could not be easily accessed by owners. Starks said some have been out there for at least 18 months. –Frank Brocker agreed with Starks’s comments and that it is “wasteful if (logs) are left to sit around and rot.” He asked if it was possible they could be split to manageable sizes and moved to where owners can get them.

Brocker also had concerns with owners who collect the wood but it appears it never gets used and just sits on their property. –Mary Fister asked that map boxes be put back up at the map kiosks so those lost on the pathways can have a paper map. Association operations Administration: Held an employee summer kickoff orientation/teambuilding event at SHARC. Attended OPUC pre-hearing conference regarding Sunriver Water rate increase proposal. Developed summer preparedness checklist with the fire and police chiefs. Work continues with contractor engineers regarding the proposed recycling center. Accounting: Worked on cash flow projections for reserve fund and Bank of America loan payoff. Prepared schedules and requested items for upcoming annual audit. Communications: The Sunriver map is off to press and should be in hand by Memorial weekend. Visits to various SROA websites remain brisk as we head toward summer. Staff was busy finishing up last-minute materials for the CMIA conference. Community Development: Paint survey in progress with notifications sent to owners

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that need to repaint their homes this year (approximately 60). Construction and submittal activity remains brisk. Natural Resources: Mailed ladder fuels reduction courtesy letters. Prepared and helped plant ponderosa seedlings for various Arbor Day projects. Attended Oregon Emergency Preparedness workshop. Attended the Sunriver Health & Home Improvement Expo. Released bid for LFR and tree thinning on commons this summer and fall. IT: Upgraded SHARC’s telephone server and installed 50mbps fiber. Hired a summer intern. Attended the emergency management conference with Natural Resources. Provided assistance to the Sunriver Nature Center in purchasing a new swan cam. Public Works: The Fort Rock pavilion is fully completed. Majority of tennis courts have nets and wind screen installed. Crack seal bids released and contractor selection is pending. De-winterized North Pool in preparation of opening in midJune. Reworked the disc golf course to relocate several holes away from high-traffic areas. Recreation/SHARC: Turf Tunes entertainment booked. SHARC café concessionaire selected and expected to be www.sunriverowners.org

fully-operational by Memorial Day weekend. Lots of cleaning and maintenance of all indoor/ outdoor pools in preparation for summer. Candidate interviews underway for several seasonal positions. Board actions –Approved minutes of the April 14, 2017 join SROA/SSD board meeting as corrected. –Approved minutes of the April 14, 2017 SROA board work session as corrected. –Approved minutes of the April 15, 2017 SROA board meeting minutes as corrected. –Approved April 2017 financial statement (unaudited). –Approved motion to ratify May 3, 2017 board action without a meeting authorizing SROA board president Pat Hensley to execute an agreement between LCG Pence Construction, LLC; Thomas Kay Textiles, Inc.; and SROA for the full settlement of a claim specific to SHARC ceramic tile installation and extended warranty. In addition, SROA shall be reimbursed for certain expenses incurred in connection with said claim. –Authorized board president Pat Hensley to execute a long-term SHARC Café Lease Agreement with SHARC Bite Enterprises, Incorporated.

–Authorized board president Pat Hensley to execute a new, multi-year General Manager Employment Agreement with Hugh Palcic. Committee/board action requests –Approved appointment of Brett Dixon as an alternate to the Design Committee. –Approved appointment of Nancy Fischer and Carolyn Spaniol to the Election Committee. Board discussion –Sunriver received recognition as a Tree City USA for the 37th year. Other business –June is the month for new board officers to be elected. Board members who are interested in an officer position can contact David Jendro. The meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m. The next SROA board work session will take place at 9 a.m. Friday, June 17, followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 18 in the SROA administration building, 57455 Abbot Drive, between circles 3 and 4, next to the Sunriver Fire Department. Approved minutes of the meeting are posted, as available, on the SROA website at www. sunriverowners.org Page 5

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who rent multiple spaces have been asked by the association to give up a space or two – but it still isn’t enough. With reservations filling up fast for the summer, SROA is at a crossroads as to what to do about the storage shortage. “It’s an industry-wide issue across the country and definitely a growing problem for us,” said Hugh Palcic, SROA general manager. “Regardless of what we do, we’ll never have enough space to accommodate our entire membership should they seek storage.” RV storage has moved up the priority list of the Admissions Model Work Group – which will be conducting research in the coming months to come up with potential solutions. If you have any thoughts or ideas, please email infosroa@ srowners.org

Sold out TajMo concert details Sunriver owners love their blues. The sold out TajMo concert presented by Sunriver Owners Association and supported by Earth & Sky Construction and Paint and Sunriver Towncars & Tours will take place on June 20, doors open at 6 p.m. For those still needing to pick up their tickets, a will call table will be located near the concert entrance. The opening band, Black Pacific, is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Making their debut

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in the states, Black Pacific is comprised of the Hawaiianborn children of Taj Mahal. Following the opening act, Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ take the stage at 8:15 p.m. Here are a few reminders of what to bring or what not to bring. All tickets are for general lawn seating. Single size, lowprofile lawn chairs (not exceeding 8 inches from the ground to the bottom of the seat and no higher than 33-inches total from the ground to the top of the chair) or blankets (no larger than 4’x6’) are welcome. Please note that this is a change in policy from previous years.

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No outside food or beverages will be allowed inside the concert venue. Empty water bottles will be permitted. There will be a water fill station available near the food carts. The concert will feature food vendors offering a variety of menu options: • East Meets West organic, Asian-fusion inspired menu • ACME Hot Dogs will offer both beef and veggie dog selections • Shred Town will be serving southwest style dishes • Cody’s Catering will be serving barbecue favorites • Addy Mac’s Ice Cream (who doesn’t love ice cream?) Beer can be purchased through Sunriver Brewing while the Sunriver Owners Association will be selling red and white wines. Other vendors will include All About Painting, Sunriver Towncars & Tours, Bend Broadband and 101.7 The Adult Alternative. Our high desert climate can bring a large swing in temperatures from the day to evening. We suggest bringing a jacket or blanket for that evening. Once you are admitted into the concert, you will not be permitted to leave and come back, so plan accordingly. No smoking Over 1000 Jobs Approved by SROA Design Committee Thousands of Additions and Remodels in Sunriver

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or vaping is allowed. Concert parking Parking at the event site will be limited, and the Beaver Drive parking lot will be closed for use by the bands and vendors. Please carpool if possible and plan ahead to allow plenty of time for travel and parking. Sunriver Towncars & Tours will be offering discounted shuttle service to and from the concert. Contact them at 541-7060626 for more information. There are two primary parking lots that will be filled first. A third off-site parking area is also available. • The main SHARC parking lot at 57250 Overlook Road. • Community Bible Church off Theater Drive between Beaver Drive and Circle 2. • Fort Rock Park on East Cascade Road between Circles 4 and 11. Parking attendants will direct concert goers to overflow parking once a particular lot is full. A shuttle will be available from Fort Rock and the church (the church is a 1/8-mile walk) to the amphitheater. If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact the Member Services office at SHARC at 541-585-3147. SROA would like to thank our owners and community partners for support of this year’s ticketed concert. We look forward to a fun concert with Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’. THE REAL ESTATE EXPERT YOUR FRIENDS RECOMMEND!

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the show also features native plant sales, botanical walks, educational booths and guest lectures on topics such as native plant landscaping, botanical hikes of Central Oregon and more. Due to limited space at the nature center, the lectures will be held between 9 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 2 at SHARC (57250 Overlook Road). Sunday lecture topics include: • 9–9:45 a.m.: Where the Wildflowers Are — Damian Fagan, author and botanist • 10–10:45 a.m.: Getting to Know the Plants of Oregon – Linda Hardison, Oregon Flora Project • 11–11:45 a.m.: Native Plant Landscaping; An Ecological Approach — Rick Martinson, Coowners Winter Creek Restoration, OSU Master Gardener • 12–12:45 p.m.: Monarchs and Milkweed: Bringing Monarch Butterflies Back to Central Oregon – Tom Landis, Retired USFS Forester, Southern Oregon Monarch Advocates The wildflower show is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 1 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 2. Admission is $6 adults, $4 kids for ages 4-12. Entry wristbands are good for the entire weekend and include free lectures, botanical walks, show and admission to the Nature Center. SROA Member Preference ID: Present your card at the Nature Center front desk. Staff will scan your card and give you one free admission to the show per card. Each family member must

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have his or her own card to receive free admission. Tickets can also be purchased in advance www. sunrivernaturecenter.org. Online orders are not available for SROA members wishing to use their member ID card. For more information, call 541-593-4394, visit www.sunrivernaturecenter.org or stay up to date by liking the show at www.facebook.com/ centraloregonwildflowershow.

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By Billye Turner The Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery presents another in its series with the summer quarter art exhibition. The exhibit, titled “Summer in the High Desert,” features the works of JM Brodrick, MaryLea Harris and Karen Ruane, opens June 7 and runs ‘Sunset Beauty’, acrylic by JM Brodrick through Sept. 6. Artist JM Brodrick’s many juried exhibitions and awards evidence her expertise: American Woman Painters Juried Exhibition, Bennington, Vermont, 2016; Best of America, National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society, 2016; and Artists to Watch, Southwest Art Magazine, September 2015; finalist, portraits/figures. Her art also appears in numerous collections including Atlantic Richfield Corporation, the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Washington D.C. and the State of Alaska. While the artist’s paintings range from the beauty of old growth forests to portraits, recently another of her favored subjects, horses, received acclaim in the May 2017 issue of American Art Collector. Her acrylic on linen painting, Sky, appeared in their “Collector’s Focus, Art of the Horse” article entitled Graceful Movements. Quoted in the article, Brodrick states, “Choosing your art should be similar to how you choose your music: an escape from reality for the moment, leaving you feeling better for having experienced it.” MaryLea Harris, with over 15 years in arts education, has degrees in studio art and art history from Sweet Briar College with an emphasis in painting and printmaking. She holds an MFA in painting from Virginia Commonwealth University and was honored as a Harry D. Forsyth Fellow at the Virginia Center for Creative Arts. ‘The Vulnerability Path’, acrylic by Harris’ contemporary abMaryLea Harris stract work features brightly colored backgrounds created by layering paint and scraping it away with plastic gift cards. Thus, these cards function not

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June brings eclipse talk, views of Jupiter By Bob Grossfeld, Observatory Manager June is a wonderful time to look at the early summer sky. In early June the observatory is open on Wednesday and Saturday only. On June 3, we will be hosting an 8 p.m. program on the eclipse. Sunriver owners with their 2017 SROA Member Preference ID card, as well as observatory members, get in free. Everyone is welcome to hang around following the program for some great views of Jupiter. Expect to see more eclipse related events over the

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next 90 days as we count down to this event. Starting June 17 we shift to our summer schedule – operating Tuesday through Sunday –with evening viewing from 9 to 11 p.m. Daytime viewing will take place daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don’t forget to sign up for the observatory’s youth rocketry and rover classes as they fill up quickly. Be sure to check the website for more information. Staff is finishing up several projects around the observatory, including updates to some of our telescopes. Thanks to donations we are moving forward with our

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telescope enhancement project. These enhancements provide a new storage area for the dobs, which allows us more space in the Glass Starport. We have also moved the handicap pier inside the Starport for better access. We will continue to work on other smaller projects around the observatory and offer new programs. This includes viewing at Worthy Brewery at the new Hopservatory – where Oregon Observatory staff will conduct evening viewing programs on Sunday and Wednesday nights. On Monday night the Oregon Observatory will be open

the weather improve and look forward to having the observatory open more often. As always, staff looks forward helping visitors explore the southern part of the Milky Way. Jupiter will be our prime target at the start of summer and then look to Saturn rising in the east at the end of the season. Star clusters, nebulae and binary stars will be prime targets – producing the “oohs” and “oh, wow” from viewing visitors. Be sure to check out our web page at www.oregonobserva tory.org or check us out on Facebook. We look forward to seeing you soon and thank you for your support.

Soon there will be even more space at the Second Tern Thrift Store for housing special bargains and collectible treasures. A major expansion project, titled “sheds in motion,” began in May and involved improvements to two smaller

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sheds and the installation of a new 400-square-foot “big boy” building. The 20x20 structure will become the home of a new all season sporting goods warehouse. “This will allow us to consolidate merchandise that has been

scattered in smaller sheds,” said Colly Rosenberg, Tern manager. “By cleaning up those areas, we also expect to find more space to display and showcase furniture.” “We’ve needed this additional room for some time,” she said. Turn to Tern, page 9

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only for scraping paint but as a reminder of our consumerdriven society, quick to replace nature with man-made materials. Her continuing focus, Map Series, also mindfully explores our relationships between physical place, connection, belonging and our collective personal journeys. Another award-winning artist, Karen Ruane graduated magna cum laude from art school at the University of Arizona. Continuing to demonstrate her considerable talent, “1859 Oregon” magazine recognized her as Artist in Residence in their May/June 2017 issue. She also won the Jubleale packaging commission in 2016. Ruane cites nature, color and form as her constant inspirations. Fascinated with the

marriage between the manipulation of the medium and the “happy accidents” of chance, she works predominantly with fluid media: marbling, fluid acrylics and ink. Her Sunriver exhibition pieces evolved using alcohol inks on various substrates. As alcohol inks are very fluid and unpredictable, colors blend in unexpected ways and the artist allows the medium to flow in its self-chosen path. Though brushes, heat gun and breath help to harness the flow of the ink, much is left to fate. The results are half crafted, half arbitrary and all unique, lovely and ethereal. Sunriver Resort invites the public to the exhibition, open all hours, through Sept. 6. Art consultant Billye Turner organizes the quarterly art series for Sunriver Resort’s Betty Gray Gallery. For more information, call 503-780-2828 or billy eturner@bendnet.com.

“We’ve been receiving lots of premium quality sporting goods and haven’t had sufficient room to really display them properly.” Construction of the metal building was scheduled for completion in late May following leveling, graveling and compacting of the site. Plans for the 8x12’ “A” shed called for it to be moved back near the Schwab trailer where it could house display racks and other presentation materials. The same-size “B” shed would be moved to the west wall of the main Tern building and would store the overflow of seasonal sporting goods. The process required an intensive volunteer effort as the sheds must be raised onto a special moving dolly before being spotted and re-located. “Word must be getting out about our great merchandise

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as not only are our loyal regular customers showing up, we’re beginning to see a whole new crop of shoppers as well,” said Rosenberg. “I’m especially pleased to hear young and old offer comments like ‘the place is so clean and smells so fresh,’ ‘this is my favorite thrift store’ and ‘everyone is so helpful.’ It is a tribute to the conscientious efforts of all of our volunteers who take pride in their work, and I want to enthusiastically

compliment them on a job well done.” The Second Tern is located just west of Harper Bridge and is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday. All sales benefit the nonprofit Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. Individuals interested in volunteering are encouraged to contact the store. For more information, visit at 541-593-3367 and www. secondtern.com

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Learn the secrets of fishing East Lake By Greg Cotton, Sunriver Anglers Club On June 15, the Sunriver Anglers Club would like to invite all to their monthly meeting held at SHARC at 7 p.m. This month’s speaker will be Sunriver’s own Phil Fischer, author of the Sunriver Angler’s Fly Tying Corner in this publication. Anglers look forward each month to his well-written fly tying instructions for the fly of the month. Now we will get to hear how he uses these flies on Central Oregon’s East Lake. This lifelong angler entitles his presentation, “Everything you wanted to know about East Lake.” This beautiful lake, located in the Newberry crater, is at an elevation of 6,381 feet above sea level. Hopefully, by the time this article is published, the road will be clear of snow and the lake will be full of hungry fish. One mile in diameter, with an average depth of 67 feet, one can fish from a boat, pontoon

boat, float tube and/or from shore. Most fly fishermen tend to fish in depths from 5 to 20 feet. With the size of this lake, every angler has his own special spots on the lake, the slide, the hot springs, the hump, the resort weed beds and many more. Come and let Fischer tell us his favorite spots, and how he fishes them. Do his techniques change as the season progresses? Have you ever had an East Lake grand slam? In the same day, catch a rainbow trout, a German brown trout, a kokanee salmon and an Atlantic salmon. Can you anchor in one place and catch all four of these fish, or do you need to move around to be successful? Will the same fly work for all? Fischer says he has the answers. Depending on weather, type of boat, and fishing goals for the day, you may choose to use one of four different boat launches. Pick your launch area carefully, especially if you are in a pontoon boat or

Phil Fischer from Sunriver Angler’s Fly Tying Corner.

float tube. It is a long kick back to shore when the wind is blowing the wrong direction. Fischer, with all of his fly tying experience, really watches the bug hatches on the water, and will change his fly until he

finds that perfect one for the day. He is not adverse in trying something a little different then our normal flies. For example, on those windy days, with the wind blowing off the shore, he watches for ants falling from the

trees. He has a great ant pattern for this situation. Come and listen and enjoy Fischer give us his secrets for success on East Lake. He guarantees that you will learn something new. In early May, the Sunriver Anglers helped again at the annual Kokanee Karnival at Shevlin Park. This is a joint operation between the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Central Oregon Flyfishers and the Sunriver Anglers Club. Elementary students spend a day learning about fish and fishing in Central Oregon. They learn about the life cycle of the local fisheries, and hopefully will use this knowledge to become lifelong responsible anglers. After a lunch supplied and cooked by club members, each child is given a fishing rod and allowed to try catching a fish in the small pond in the park. With many cries of “fish on,” large smiles were a common occurrence. A special thanks to Dan and Bunny Arnold who headed up our contingent of volunteers in the kitchen.

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Central Oregon, and especially Sunriver, is home to many people from all over the United States, but also to many who live, or have lived, in countries around the world. As expats or emigrants to the U.S. with a home in the Sunriver area, these are people that have found something special

here and bring their unique multicultural knowledge and perspectives with them. Once a year, we have a chance to gather and share our appreciation of our experiences during the annual International Picnic at Mary McCallum Park on July 4. This year will be no exception.

Starting at 12 p.m. and running until 4 p.m., anyone who has lived abroad, or would like to meet those who have, are encouraged to join the gathering at picnic sites 1 and 2 at Mary McCallum Park off Deschutes Road near the Sunriver boat launch. Just look for the international flags strung out in the trees. Participants are asked to bring their own table service, drinks and main course (there are no grills available) and a dish to share (side dish, salad or dessert). There are a few picnic tables on which we can set things out and many people bring their own folding chairs

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Art evokes emotion at Artists Gallery Sunriver Becky Wanless is the Artists Gallery Sunriver’s newest mixed media artist. Wanless is practically a Bend native — moving here in 1980. In the early 1990s, she attended a weeklong workshop with experimental artist, Maxine Masterfield, who introduced her to dyeing paper with acrylic inks. Since that time, Wanless has created her own specialty papers. She employs her own techniques and materials to hand dye, pattern and texture papers which then become her “paper paintings.” “My work is a reflection of what intrigues me… color, pattern, shape and texture found in nature and quilt blocks,” she said. Dottie Moniz creates mixed

‘Cascade Falls’ by Dottie Moniz

media art with acrylics and watercolors and papers. Moniz’s “Cascade Falls” is the result of experimenting with acrylics on canvas. The piece was painted intuitively from memories of various waterfalls she has seen

on her hikes. The texture is created using various gel mediums and a pallet knife rather than a brush. Moniz has said, “I enjoyed the unplanned and unexpected outcome of creating this piece from memory.” The gallery’s glass artist, Marily Badger, has a passion and her passion is glass. Her newest pieces are cut from flat sheets of hand-rolled glass specially made for fusing. “Tack Fuse” is her favorite style by far because it allows Badger to create dimensional pieces with layers and jewels and other embellishments that add uniqueness to the process. Badger’s art is truly colored by one really important fact of life. She is a fifth-generation Hawaiian who details the

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lines and is characterized by ribs as the weave technique is usually used for rugs, runners, placemats and wall hangings. Presently, Wonser is weaving table runners in strong colors with black borders to highlight the patterns. In the gallery, you can see a great selection of Wonser’s weavings such as shawls, runners, wall hangings and her felted pots which she has named “Wool Pottery.” Join Artists Gallery Sunriver on Saturday, June 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. during the gallery’s Second Saturday artist reception to meet gallery artists and enjoy food, wine and fun. Artists Gallery Sunriver is located in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver. For more information, visit www.art istsgallerysunriver.com or call 541-593-4382.

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meetings & gatherings

Group Gatherings

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SROA Committees

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Design Curt Wolf, chair

Recreation Sampler------------------------------ 8am SHARC Friday

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

Sunriver Nature Center Lecture------------- 6pm Pozzi Building

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

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

Recreation sampler The SROA and SHARC will host a Summer Recreational Sampler to help kick off the summer season. Held June 6 at 8 a.m. at SHARC, listen to representatives from many of the recreational-based businesses, guides and outfitters that offer services to the greater Sunriver community. Each will give a 3-5 minute overview of their upcoming season, a look at “what’s new” and brochures of their summer offerings. The event is designed for reservation staff, front end staff and any other interested parties that need current information. Please RSVP your attendance in order to ensure proper seating. Contact Shawn Cannon at shawnc@srowners.org or call 541-585-3143.

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“Particularly with regard to wildfire, forest health and creating a fire-adapted community.” Currently, SROA’s Natural Resources staff is letting contracts to perform ladder fuels reduction and other forest health activities on approximately 160 acres of Sunriver common property. Work will consist of tree thinning, brush trimming and removal to reduce the risk of fire and improve overall forest health and safety. These activities also generate and provide firewood available to SROA members.

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New visitor orientations could increase cave wait times BEND – In an effort to improve safety and protect sensitive resources, Newberry National Volcanic Monument will now require all visitors to Lava River Cave to attend a 10-minute orientation before entering the cave. The ranger-led talks will increase visitors’ knowledge about white-nose syndrome, proper cave etiquette and the unique cave environment. The talks will be given at the cave site and typically offered every 15 minutes to a maximum of

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25 visitors at a time. While Lava River Cave is a popular recreation destination, the cave also serves as critical bat habitat. White-nose syndrome, a fungal disease affecting bats, continues to spread around the country, monument rangers are taking extra steps to protect Lava River Cave’s bat population, which has not been infected. White-nose syndrome does not affect humans; however, the disease can be transported on Turn to Cave page 21

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April 2017 President’s Message for additional details regarding this project], so I dedicate my comments here towards the future with a status update and a brief outline of next steps. Both Deschutes County and their carting contractor are working up the engineering and architectural drawings for a new and very much improved recycling facility. It is worth noting again that the funding for the construction-of-this facility is being supplied solely by both Deschutes County and the carting contractor. At present, the entities involved on this project are working up engineered and architectural plans for the new facility. Most recent activity has included a complete site survey along with inventorying of all trees

on the property. Future steps will include a neighborhood meeting to collect additional input from owners along with a robust permitting process, both at the county and SROA levels. Cottonwood Entry Experience Moving from recycling back to our roadway infrastructure for a moment, SROA seeks further direction from members for what kind of enhancements, if any, are needed at the northern entrance of Sunriver, known more commonly as Cottonwood Road. As you know, Cottonwood Road serves as Sunriver’s north entrance to the community. This entrance point is heavily used by owners. The 2012 IAMP conceptual plan offered the possibility of adding a distinctive entry experience on Cottonwood Road. The time has come for SROA’s members to weigh in on this idea. Is a

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trance later on this summer in the hopes of bringing this item into more focus. Change is hard The items outlined here are but a few of the balls SROA has in the air at the moment. Some of these projects remain in the conceptual stage, while others are starting to firm up. The lesson from all of this is that change can be difficult at times, but most importantly, change is inevitable. When I became Board President, former SROA Board President Barbara Wade shared some valuable insight from her time on the Board: change can be hard for SROA’s owners. Yes, change can be hard. But where would we be if SROA’s owners hadn’t made changes to invest in our association? A decade ago, we had the old crumbling South Pool; no indoor pool for SROA’s members and guests; no fitness center for owners; very limited meeting space; and no river access dedicated for our owners and guests. A decade ago, the association’s reserves funding was woefully inadequate, meaning that SROA was forced to defer necessary

maintenance of many of its assets and infrastructure, exhaust contingency funds and borrow from reserves at times just to make association ends meet. Put simply, the association did not have the financial wherewithal even to think about building a boat launch facility or adding a new pathway section, much less building a traffic circle at Abbot and Beaver or adding enhancements to the North Pool facility. With our reserves funding slowly but steadily increasing due to the 2009 vote of our owners, SROA’s Board and staff have been able to start tackling long-delayed projects. So, yes, change can be hard. But I also believe that change is less difficult if owners have an opportunity to understand the proposed change and offer input along the way. By doing so, we take better control of our association’s future and make change less of a difficulty and more of a reward. So please, help your association in managing the change that our future is sure to bring by participating in future owner surveys, workshops and planning meetings.

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Celebrate summer on June 28th with fun activities for SROA members including a river float starting at the private Sunriver Owners boat launch.

Celebrating summer, Sunriver Style SROA NEWS – Sunriver Owners Association is celebrating summer, Sunriver Style with the next owner event on Wednesday, June 28. We invite all SROA owners to enjoy a fun summer activity with fellow owners in the morning followed by an evening fiesta at the North Pool. All activities will meet at 9 a.m. and end around 11:30 a.m. Choose from hiking, biking or paddling the river. The fiesta will include a taco bar and live music at the North Pool from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Is hiking a summer favorite or do you want to meet other owners with an affinity for hiking? Discover Your Forest volunteer rangers will provide an easy paced four-mile guided, interpretive tour from the Lava Lands Visitor Center to Whispering Pines and along the SunA Full Service Tree Co.

Lava path. Hikers will meet at Lava Lands Visitor Center at 9 a.m. Make sure to bring bottled water and wear sunblock, hiking shoes or sneakers, and appropriate hiking attire based on the weather that day. Space is limited so reserve your spot by June 23. If you love biking, peddle over to SHARC’s John Gray Amphitheater at 9am for a guided bike tour to Benham Falls. The ride to Benham Falls is about 11 miles round trip on a paved bike path. Make sure to bring plenty of water and a snack, bike helmet, sunscreen, and proper attire for bike riding. All levels are welcome. Plan on returning to SHARC around noon. Space is limited so reservations are a must by June 23. Reservations can be made by calling Member Services at

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SHARC between 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 541-585-3147. For those who love the water, paddle down the Deschutes River with a kayak, canoe, paddle board or raft with fellow owners. You’ll meet at the owner’s boat launch and be picked up at canoe takeout by

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Start off summer with Men’s Club picnic June is the month for the Men’s Club annual picnic. The event will be held on Thursday, June 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Mary McCallum Park. Come on out and enjoy the camaraderie of your friends and great cooking from the best chefs in the Men’s Club. You will need to sign to help us ensure there will be enough food. To sign-up, please use the signup sheet posted at the Marketplace on Cottonwood Road or email us at sunriver. mensclub@gmail.com. Please indicate your menu choice on the sign-up sheet. The menu will be similar to last year: Choice of bratwurst or barbecued chicken, accompanied by three bean salad,

potato salad, chips, cookies and soda. Plates, utensils, cups and napkins provided. Doors open at 11:30. The lunch service is planned from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. 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 is no featured speaker; just lots of people enjoying themselves. The club has enjoyed putting together this season’s programs and hopes everyone who attended enjoyed them too. The club does not meet in the summer, but will start up again next September.

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UV Sparkle Soft Hackle fly

Fly Tying Corner: UV Sparkle Soft Hackle By Phil Fischer The UV Sparkle Soft Hackle is a pattern I dreamed up after fishing the Crooked River some years ago. I had tied up a few orange scud patterns for a trip to the Bighorn River in Montana, and I happened to have a few leftovers in my box one day at the Crooked River. I tied one of these scuds on the leader and immediately started catching fish. It wasn’t until a few years later that I learned enough about the Crooked River’s entomology, thanks to John Anderson of

the Central Oregon Flyfishers, when he clued me into the fact that aquatic sow bugs were a key source of food for Crooked River Redband rainbows. The aquatic sow bug is orange in color, hence the success of my orange scud pattern. When I learned this, I sat down to the vise and began to experiment. I like soft hackles and tied a few versions that mirrored the orange scud color. After several versions, I finally settled on the UV Sparkle Soft Hackle. The fly is tied in the same color orange

as the Aquatic Sow Bugs. I vary the size from 14-18. The Aquatic Sow Bug is but one use for this versatile pattern. I also use it to imitate emerging mayflies. Particularly callibaetis on East Lake, where I will tie this pattern in size 12-16 and use it while winddrifting the lake. But I also use this fly for a Pale Morning Dun (PMD) emerger on the Upper Deschutes and Metolious rivers. For PMDs I’ll downsize and tie it on size 16–18 hook. I will also generally use a darker brown thread for a PMD. The characteristics that make this fly successful, I believe, is the color, the pulsating hackle in the water, and lastly, the light signature offered by adding the UV Tan Ice Dubbing. If you watch the video embedded as a link at the bottom of this page, you’ll see that the steps leading up to the finished fly can look a little sloppy by adding the UV material to the fly. The camTurn to Fly, page 17

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era has a way of catching a lot more detail than the naked eye. But I assure you, the finished fly is elegant and indeed catches fish. Give this pattern a try next time you sit down at your vise to tie a few flies. UV Sparkle Soft Hackle materials list • Hook: Daiichi 1260, Size 12-18 • Thread: 70 Denier orange thread • Rib: Ultra Wire – small brown • UV Resin: Clear Cure Goo - Hydro • Thorax: Peacock • Flash: Hareline Ice Dub – UV tan • Hackle: Whiting Brahma Hen - brown Tying instructions and steps are being published in video form, and can be found on the Sunriver Anglers web page at www.sunriveranglers.org fly-tying-corner, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Sun riverAnglers or onYouTube at https://youtu.be/MPvANG N0V0Y Learn to tie this fly pattern and fish it in rivers or lakes to imitate several emerging mayflies, or the Aquatic Sow Bug in the Crooked River. If you have questions or would like additional information about the UV Sparkle Soft Hackle pattern, please don’t hesitate to email me. Or if you have suggestions on future patterns to feature in this column, I welcome your input. I can be reached at Philfischer@ sbcglobal.net.

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www.sunriverwomensclub.com President’s message When my husband and I decided we would be making Sunriver our primary residence, I joined the SRWC – first as an associate member, then, when we had made the move, as an active member. I joined initially for the opportunity to meet people in our new locale. My first year as an active member, I dabbled with a few luncheons, a hike, and dinner club, then I went to the 2016 Giving Luncheon and I was blown away. I had not fully comprehended the extent of the philanthropy accomplished by this group and I knew I wanted to be more involved. What a win-win situation. Here we have an active group

of women who walk, hike, snowshoe, attend cultural events, luncheons, dinners, etc., but who also host fundraising events (Art Fair, Winter Gala, Twilight Cinema concessions, coat drive and more) to raise money to give back to south Deschutes County charitable groups. If you’re sitting on the sidelines thinking about joining or if you’ve joined but you’re not active, take a look at the upcoming events, check the website to see the extent of the charitable good we are doing and then – jump on in. –Debbie Dunham Birthday Luncheon If your birthday is in June, you will be contacted for this month’s celebration lunch.

Loose Cannons June 2 at 6:30: Sunriver Stars, optional dinner before. June 4 at 2 p.m. Cascade Winds Symphonic Band at Summit High School Auditorium. Contact Thea Ciccolo, info in the SRWC directory. Lunch with Friends June 12: Meet outdoors at Mary McCallum Park. Bring your lunch and beverage and meet new and old friends from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For questions, contact Barb Wymetalek. Soft Soles June 5: Bend River Trail June 14: Twin Lakes with Hearty Soles (see info below). June 26: Tumalo Falls.

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Sunriver Community Picnic The Sunriver Women’s Club is hosting their annual community picnic July 19, 5 p.m. at Mary McCallum Park located on the banks of the Deschutes River. Wallow restaurant will provide ribs, chicken and baked beans. Salads, desserts and bottled water will also be provided. Cost is $15 per person; $7 for children, 6 to 12. Sunriver Brewing will have beer and wine for sale. Live entertainment by Riley’s Range Benders. The picnic is open to all living in the 97707 area and their guests. For reservations or to volunteer for this fun event, email srwcpicnic@ gmail.com or sign up at the Marketplace or SROA in July. All hikes meet at Holy Trinity Catholic Church parking lot at 9 a.m. to carpool. Bring money for the driver, soap for Care & Share, Forest Pass and your backpack filled with the usual goodies of water, sunscreen, snack, etc. RSVP required at srwcsoftsoles@gmail.com and please volunteer to lead/co-lead some of these great adventures. Hearty Soles June 8: Benham Falls to Inn of the Seventh Mountain, 7 miles. Meet at Holy Trinity at 9 a.m. Wear sturdy shoes, bring a lunch, plenty of water and soap for Care and Share. Leaders are Ruby Price and Carolyn Spaniol. To RSVP, contact Spaniol or Price. June 14: South Twin and North Twin lakes. Judy Burbank and Melodee Munckton will lead this 4 ½ mile hike around South and North twin lakes. Men or other guests are welcome. Lunch at South Twin Resort following hike. Meet at Holy Trinity at 9 or at Wallow at 9:15. Bring a recreation

pass, snack, water and $2 for the driver. To RSVP, contact Munckton by June 9. June 21: Alder Springs, 6-mile round trip. A 650-foot elevation loss and includes a creek crossing. Mostly flat, but a somewhat rocky trail along the river to the confluence of the Deschutes River and Whychus Creek where we will eat lunch and head back the same way. Water shoes and hiking stick required for creek crossing. Bring a small towel, lunch, water and as bar of soap for Care and Share. Meet at HTCC at 8:30. To RSVP, contact Pat Arnold or Melodee Munckton. Macy’s Shop for a Cause It’s time for the Annual Macy’s Shop for a Cause fundraiser, Aug. 25-27. SRWC sells Macy’s savings passes for $5; we keep 100 percent of the proceeds for our club. Saving passes offer a weekend of shopping discounts and are valid at all Macy’s during the three-day event, excluding macys.com

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GLAMPING From teepees to camper vans By Jenn Anderson, Travel Oregon After a long cold winter, summer have finally arrived and it is time to get out there — to the forests and trails, the water’s edge, the mountains that are full of nature in all her glory. Camping is often the easiest way to immerse yourself in the elements. If only you could bring along your own comfy bed and a bit more luxury — like actual walls, heat, electricity and other conveniences. Welcome to glamping. There’s been an explosion in glamping in Oregon in recent years, as serious adventure seekers, families and weekend warriors look to have it all. Central Oregon is in the middle of it all, with options ranging from yurts and luxury tents to rustic cabins and old-school camper vans. Bend Westy launched in 2015 based on the idea that campers can be comfortable and rugged at the same time. The company lets visitors rent from a small fleet of Westfalia or Eurovans, which they can drive within 200 miles of Bend and used as a basecamp to explore the backcountry of the region and state.

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“I think of glamping as you’re still immersed in the elements — you can still smell and hear the fresh water and the birds, but you’re not lying on the ground,” says Mistilyn Gebow, who moved here with her husband, Brion, to mountain bike, hike, sail, ski and share their love of the outdoors with others. “You’ve got some cushy comfort underneath you. You’ve got the ability to heat your space and bring lighting into the equation as well.” The vans are heated, come with studded tires as needed, and come with either a built-in kitchen or camping kitchen set. With two beds (one under a popup tent), it’s a perfect mobile getaway for up to four people and two dogs, with a smaller footprint than an RV for a slower, more immersive experience. Other glamping spots are more stationary, but just as awe-inspiring. Up to 10 people may share a Native American-style teepee at the Kah-Nee-Ta Resort & Spa in Warm Springs. Guests bring their own materials to make a fire, as well as sleeping bags and other camping necessities. What makes it glamping? The showers, laundry, pool and spa at the resort are just a short walk away. The rustic cabins at Elk Lake Resort make for a cozy retreat year-round, but especially as a basecamp to snow sports. Resort visitors can hop on the Mt. Bachelor shuttle at Dutchman Flat Sno-Park and be on the slopes minutes later. Most of the cabins come with a full kitchen, but visitors also have access to the lodge and dining room for meals, supplies, beer and wine, coffee and snowshoe rentals. The year-round yurts at Tumalo State Park are a fun hybrid option in Tumalo along the Deschutes River. Each 16-foot yurt (some of which are pet-friendly) sleeps five, with heat, lights, electricity, a skylight and

an outdoor fire pit and picnic table. With such cushy accommodations you’ll hardly want to step outside, but nearby hiking and bike trails, fishing holes, golf courses and the Cascade Mountains await. The luxury tents at Panacea at the Canyon in Terrebonne offer a truly indulgent escape, with all the amenities of a resort and spa — only tents for sleeping

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rather than actual rooms. That’s because they want you to unplug here, to immerse yourself in the natural surroundings with the help of their organic linens and plush down comforters, indoor gas fireplace, open-air shower and private deck with firepit. Wherever you end up glamping in Oregon, you’re sure to sleep well. Jen Anderson writes and edits Travel Oregon’s enewsletters and other online content. Story reprinted with permission from Travel Oregon (www.traveloregon.com). More info online: Bend WestY — bendwesty.com Kahneeta Teepees — kahneeta.com Elk Lake Cabins — elklakeresort.net Tumalo Yurts — oregonstateparks.org Panacea Tents — panacearesort.com

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June 12-September 2 Monday-Saturday at Tennis Hill Whether it’s 13 you and your friends or all the grandkids in a semicontinued from page encouraged to come early in The Humane Society of teach responsibility, inspire dogsuggested training. They will learn Reservations at 541-593-5707 to ensure proper staffing private lesson together, we’re here to make sure you can fit tennis ID card holders receive off the day to avoid long waits. If Central Oregon’s Summer empathy and increaselevels. their2017 Member aboutPreference pet safety, animal body 10%clothing, intoand your stay in Sunriver boots gear. clinics and weekly passes. Two Players $55/pp/hr parking spaces Camp Furry Friends is for knowledge about animals. language and enjoy animal risk when the designated PLEASE NOTE: Due to tournament scheduling, clinics will beThere held at is inherent Three or Four Players & “Me” $35/pp/hr he Sunriver Owners Association owns and operates 30 tennis/pickleball are full, the cave is at capacity. the Meadow Village Complex East Meadow following a cave; being unprechildrencourts who animals. During camp, participants related crafts(offand more. Road) on the entering andlove provides a variety ofTwo professional tennis summer programming. Drop-In Clinic Rates dates: June 16-18, June 29-July 2 and July 21-23. may notsession parkto on the camps,Court Julylocations 24-28include: andTennis August together Camps are limited and fill- pared increases Hill, Northwill Courts,work Marketplace, Winnersto promote thosea fear risks. The Visitors Have of commitment? Drop-in for a single Meadow Village, Ranch Cabins and Fort Rock Park. check out what our junior androad adult programs have to offer. or block traffic. 7-11Circle,will offer third through animals for adoption, and PRIVATE will ing up fast, so register today. hike through Lava River Cave is LESSONS COURT RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY CALLING 5415935707. • Adult Morning Clinic $25/clinic seventh grade students a camp Previously, visitors entered graduate from camp with a The morning session will be Let us customize your Sunriver tennis experience. Join aJake difficult, two-mile round-trip COURT TIME IS LIMITED TO 90 MINUTES OF PLAY. • Adult Daily Combo $45/both clinics Davis, our on-site tennis director, for one-on-one instruction designed their newfound for the Lava River Cave without for 3rd and 4th grades and the Court usefor is FREE for thoseage with and a 2017 Member Preference ID, appreciation 2017 SROA • Points Nightoften $20/clinic hike over uneven, and that focuses on your skills and tennis game. Recreation Guest Pass and 2017 Recreation Plus program • Saturday Morning Smashan orientation. $20/clinic interests. whatcard it holders. takes to have and care afternoon session for 5th, 6th By attending slippery, terrain. The cave has no Fill-In $40/hour ½ Hour $50 Non-member court reservations are limited to Tennis Hill and North Courts • Hitting Lesson/Doubles This purr-fect for furry grade students. 1 Hour and 7th$85 • Lil’ $20/clinic talk, visitors will unless is staffthe designate otherwise.opporA gate card is required for courtfriends. access and can indoor lighting and isShots 42 degrees a ranger-led 3 Pack $212.50 (buy 2 get one ½ off) • Big Shots $20/clinic be obtained at the huts atwho Tennis Hill or North Courts during Furry staffed hours of tunity for children want Camp Friends particiFor more information and Fahrenheit year-round. receive increased information Visitors • Teen Tennis $30/clinic operation. to Memorial Day and after Labor Day, a gatewill card can be obtained hands onPriorexperience while pants learn from experts in to register visit hsco.org or the should arriveWeekly with atPasses least two to help them enjoy Lava River ADULT TENNIS at SHARC’s front desk. Whether you’re looking for a new wayofto exercise or are a skilled learning about different types the field on animal control, Humane Society Central while light sources, sturdy, closed-toe Week-long passes must beCave, used within thecontributing week purchased to the tournament player — our experienced staff has the perfect clinic to of animals. The program is and cannot be shared among individuals. grooming, Police K9 dogs, Oregon (61170 SE 27th Street protection of local bat populaTennis Hut Operations match your game. Players may sign up in advance or drop-in.shoes and warm layers. Lights Adult, one clinic per day: $112.50 (10% savings). TennistoHillbuild and North Courts: 7:30am-6:30pm daily, designed confidence, horses, veterinary careFitand in Bend). be rented atAdult, the two siteclinics for $5. per day: tions. $200 (20% savings) for 12 hours of to Hit Monday-Fridaycan 10-11am June 16-September 4 tennis, includes Saturday Morning Smash. This fast paced drill session incorporates point play and games into a Lava River Cave will be open�� Visitors may experience wait General Public Court Rate �� Lil/Big Shots Weekly Pass $90/week fun, up-tempo clinic. All levels welcome. daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Lava $45 a month for homes that times that potentially �� Singles/Doubles could Teen Tennis Weekly Pass $135/week Picnic$15 per 90 minutes Fitness Skills & Drills Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11am-12pm �� Lands Visitor Center will be book up to 10 people. AgreeEquipment Rental long. Peak�� visitation times will take you through enjoyable, situational point play andbe show continued 1090 minutes continued from page 17 We Racket from page $5 per �� open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. you how to handle common situations. PICKLEBALL ments are match welcome with any include holiday �� weekends and �� Racket 4-Pack $18/set per 90 minutes a Points, Six dedicated courts are located at Fort Rock Park, adjacent �� thosePoints who rent Tuesday their homes in 11am-12pm Points, and Thursday for gathering groups �� Ball hopper in small $5 per 90 minutes tions. First time visitors receive to the playground. Paddles, balls, rules and regulations are �� This high octane drill sessionofwill keep you moving with point after one-hour free session, otherwise or outside Sunriver. to chat and get to know each Sports Equipment Rentals �� available at Fort Rock Park Tennis Hill Hut. Call 541-593-5707 point of fun, competitive tennis. Men and women of intermediate to �� there a small fee. The experiball,is football, bocce by for a tour and fill out for court reservations. Prior to Memorial Day, rentals and advanced abilityStop are welcome. other. Horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, soccer �� balls: $5/each reservations are through SHARC at 541-585-5000. ences are suitable for all ages. a survey as to what classes you No charge is involved and �� Points Night Tuesday 4-6pm General Public court rates: $15�� per 90 minutes �� For players looking for some friendly competition wein. invite you to join The facility’s aquatic features would enjoy participating Paddle rental: $5 each per 90 minutes no RSVP is necessary. Par�� for some social point play. We will be playing a variety of games Paddle 4 Pack: $18/pack per 90 minutes include an indoor lap pool,us wadEVENTS & TOURNAMENTS �� Sunriver Fitness andticket Aquatics ticipantsTENNIS from Sunriver, Bend Phone (541) 593-8037�� and all attendees will be given a free beer to the SunriverKarol & Ron Cozad �� Pickleball Instruction Brewing Company pub in Sunriver. 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We use the USTA QuickStart program so your child will Private Lessons, 90 minutes: Tailored to the needs of the player, 6-9 Jumbo’s Tennis progressively build their skills and game using the appropriate picnicJulyprovides a chance to Bash drills include service returns, charge drill, quick volleys, deep equipment. July 21-23 USTA Mixed 18 & Over Sectional catch up with others who share For The Finest serves/returns and dink shots. Scheduling by the IPTPA certified Championship Lil’ Shots (ages 5-8) Monday-Friday 9-10am instructor with a time that works best for everyone. an international perspective ● RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL Let us introduce your child to the game of tennis. 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Tennis strokes, ball control and Join us every Friday for a pickleball (complimentary) Wood Restoration & Preservationtournament at Fort Rock footwork will have your child developing their on-court skills. 541-593-2133 For more information please Park. All competitors will be given a ticket to the Sunriver September 8-10 Team Cup Challenge Company pub in Sunriver for Years! one free pint to cool down Teen Tennis (13+) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2-3:30pm Proudly Brewing Serving Sunriver for 30 cleanrugs@gmail.com contact internationalpicnic@ after play. All levels welcome. Advanced registration required. Consistency, shot placement and strategy are reinforced with September 21-24 USTA 65 and over Sectional Championship yahoo.com. Minimum of 8 playersprecisepainting@msn.com required to hold this event. competition in this clinic designed for young men and Servingstructured Sunriver Since 1980 541.480.2749 *Please note that all regular tennis programs during the Greg Patton Tennis and

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adventure camp at Fort Rock Park

he Adventure Camp Program held at Fort Rock Park is great for ages 6 to 12 who are looking for an adventurous experience in Sunriver. Come for a day or the whole week and enjoy swimming at SHARC, Wednesday field trips, and a variety of fun activities and crafts relating to each week’s theme, plus complimentary swim (Thursday & Friday) and tennis lessons each week (Monday & Tuesday).

weekly camps 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday

June 26-30: That’s Hollywood

We are going to have five days all about theatrics. Come put on a show with us this week. Field trip: Bend’s historic Tower Theatre and KTVZ TV station.

July 3-7: To Infinity and Beyond

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Camp T-shirt (required): 1 free for week-long camp attendees; additional shirts $12/each Daily Drop-In: $60 General Public; $50 for 2017 Member Preference ID card holders (all Wednesday drop-ins require an additional $30 for the field trip); $55 Deschutes County Residents 1hr Tennis Instruction: $10 each, Monday & Friday Extended Care: $7 each; available 7:45-9am and 4-5:30pm

July 31-Aug 4: Up In The Air

If it is off the ground and in the air, we are going to find it this week. Hot air balloons, airplanes and stars – the sky is the limit. Field trip: An airport tour.

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August 7-11: Where the Wild Things Are

August 14-18: Around the World

July 17-21: Back In The Day

August 21-25: So-Long Summer

Camp is going to travel from Australia to Africa and back to Sunriver in only five days. You’ll end this week with an armful of traditional crafts from around the world. Field trip: Rafting the Big Eddy with Seventh Mountain Resort. Say farewell to summer, Adventure Camp style! We’ll relive our favorite games and crafts during our last week to continue reminding you of Camp long after summer. Join us for our favorite Central Oregon field trips: Radio station tour, chocolate factory tour and finale Friday at South Twin Lake.

July 24-28: Water Works

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Week-long Camp: $240 general public $180 for 2017 Member Preference ID card holders Deschutes County resident discount available.

July 10-14: All Sorts O’ Sports

If you have a love for creatures under the sea then you are going to love the fishy friends you will create this week. With us you are going to discover a few new species. Field trip: River float on the Deschutes River.

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There is a zoo in Sunriver and we are going to find it. It might be a little unusual, but we are sure you will love the feel of scales and slime from our friends. Field trip: Crescent Moon Ranch and on a hike to inspire a watercolor painting.

Before we spent summers in Sunriver, our ancestors did some really cool crafts and games when they were your age. Join us as we take a step back in time and go on an adventure. Field trip: Harmony Farms and Bend Soap Company.

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Bottle rockets, aliens, moons and and planets are going to be a blast this week. Field trip: Lava River Cave with Discover Your Forest and trip to the Oregon Observatory. We love games at camp and this is the perfect week to make some sports equipment of your own. Camp is going to be running, jumping, skating and swimming through a week of fun. Field trip: Rollerblading and tour the Bend Elks baseball stadium.

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All camp children must bring a backpack each day with the following items: swimsuit, towel, water bottle, sunscreen and lunch. Closed-toe shoes required. The 9-12 age group also needs to bring their bike, helmet and bike lock daily.

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GUPPY CAMP

Guppy Camp is where our campers ages 3-5 experience Sunriver’s favorite park setting and enjoy funfilled activities. Our enthusiastic staff will lead campers in art projects, playtime and making new friends at our camp filled with a smorgasbord of toys. Daily themes mimic the current week’s Adventure Camp theme. Pre-registration required. Campers must be fully potty-trained and restroom independent. June 26– August 25: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-12pm at Fort Rock Park $20/2017 Member Preference ID $25/Deschutes County residents; $30/general public Registration required

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Events & Programs @ SHAR

For the full SHARC AQUATIC SCHEDULE visit sunriversharc.com

Indoor Aquatics

Outdoor Aquatics

Disc golf

Through June 15: 10am-7:30 Mon-Thur; 10am-8pm Fri-Sat; 10-5:30 Sun June 16-Sept 4: 10am-8:30pm Sat-Mon; 11am-8:30pm Tues-Fri

Through June 15: 10am-5pm Sun-Thur; 10am-8pm Fri-Sat June 16-Aug 6: 10am-8pm Aug 7-Sept 4: 10am-7:30pm daily

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

FHA regulations curtail adult, tot swim times

Housing Act (FHA), which prohibits discrimination based on familial status. Even though Sunriver is an unincorporated community, it is not exempt from certain provisions of the FHA that can be enforced by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The swim time program was not intended to adversely impact families with or without

children, but SROA management understands that HUD’s current regulations calls for an elimination of such swim times. SROA would like to thank owners and visitors for their understanding regarding this matter. With summer just around the corner, we look forward to seeing adults, children, families and friends alike enjoying the sun at SHARC.

SROA NEWS – In effort to accommodate requests from owners and guests who wanted a more calm and peaceful experience in the lazy river, Sunriver Owners Association’s SHARC facility had implemented separate 30-minute “Adult & Tot” and “Adults Only” swim times. SROA will no longer be able to offer these programs. The change is to ensure compliance with the Fair

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Teen Night pool party at SHARC Looking for something for your teen to do while here on vacation? SHARC offers a weekly Teen Night pool party for them to enjoy. Teen Night is held every Wednesday starting June 21 through August 30 with a different theme throughout the summer. These are supervised events and lifeguards are on hand to assure the safety and fun of the teens. Held from 8 to 10 p.m., festivities start off with a root beer float social in the lobby. This provides the opportunity to meet other area teens and make friends to hang out with. Starting at 8:30 p.m., after the indoor

pool closes to the public, teens get full access to the indoor pool and the hot tub. Lifeguards coordinate structured games and events like aquatic volleyball and basketball, inner tube races, jousting and other activities to participate in. The spa will have a signup sheet for 15-minute time slots – ensuring safety of the teens and to give everyone a chance to enjoy the spa. Teen Night is open to ages 12 to 18 and reservations are required. Admission is $7 for SROA members with 2017 Member Preference ID; $10 general public. For reservations, call 541-585-3147.

Save the date! American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard-Training Course $150 June 2 & 5 • 5-9pm & June 3-4 • 9am-5pm

Lifeguard Recertification $75 June 11 & 18 • 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Red Cross certification in lifeguarding is required for these classes. Contact Matt Catanzaro at 541-585-3714 to register and find out more

Join us for Central Oregon Sundays June18 - Sept. 3 Residents of Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson Counties receive a $19 admission per person. Must show proof of residency. Call 541-585-5000 for more information.

Splashy Hour June 16 - August 6 • 5 - 8:30 p.m. $13 per person • Ages 4 and up. Teen Night Wednesdays, June 21 - August 30 Teen night is a night where teens (ages 12 to 18) can enjoy the pool to themselves. Organized volleyball and basketball games. Splash and dive contests and fun relays. 8-10p.m. See story at left for more details

SROA Owners North Pool June 24 - Sept. 4

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

SROA Owners Celebrate Summer Event • June 28 Hike, Bike or Float 9-11:30 am North Pool Taco Bar Fiesta 5:30-7:30 pm

Free w/2017 Member Preference ID, $5 for friends and family

RSVP by June 23 required

See article on page 15 for complete event details

For information 541.585.5000 www.SunriverSHARC.com

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New vendor reopens SHARC café S ROA N E W S – T h e Sunriver Owners Association and SHARC announces their new café concessionaire — SHARC Bite Café – the community’s newest place to enjoy a fresh salad or savor y sandwich paired with one of Central Oregon’s famous craft brews or favorite northwest wine. Owned and operated by Brian Malee, Justin Borchert and Kristy Miles Upham, the trio have a combined 60 years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Malee is the longtime owner of Village Bar & Grill and Borchert is a manager. The group is running SHARC Bite Café as a new, stand-alone business from the Village Bar & Grill. According to Malee, the

café will serve great burgers, sandwiches, salads and breakfast along with quick grab and go snacks seven days a week. “With a focus on speed of service and fresh quality ingredients, we will be positioned as Sunriver’s hottest new lunch spot,” he said. In addition to serving food, the owners plan to have “Happy Hour Pool Parties” with live music on select afternoons along with discounted smoothies and frozen treats for the kids and appetizers and beverages for the adults. “We look forward to working closely with SROA staff to make the café an enjoyable experience for everyone,” said Malee. For more information, call 541-585-5000.

Deschutes Demolition competition This year’s third annual Deschutes Demolition competition at The Village at Sunriver will showcase two member teams of male/male and female/female athletes in Rx, scaled and masters divisions with cash prizes.

Listen to your musical future at SRMF young artist concert SUNRIVER – Forty years ago, when the Sunriver Music Festival was launched, nurturing the next generation of artistic talent was only a goal on a piece of paper. Now, thanks to the Festival’s Young Artists Scholarship program, it is a reality. This June, current scholarship winners return to perform at the festival’s 22nd Young Artists Scholarship Concert, Sunday, June 11 at 7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Sunriver. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated and will go directly to support the Young Artists Scholarship fund. During its 21-year history, the festival’s Young Artists Scholarship program has awarded nearly $450,000 in scholarships to 135 Central Oregon classical music students. Last year alone, 29 students received $38,000 in three categories: 1. College or music conservatory tuition 2. Private music lessons 3. Music camps for middle school, high school and college students. Golf with music June is also the month for the festival’s popular Swing Fore Strings golf tournament, Sunday, June 4. Enjoy a day of golf, food, beverages, live music and camaraderie. Proceeds from this SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2017

Held June 10, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the event will be in heats determined by registration; teams registering first have the benefit of competing last in heats. The event is open to all level of athletes over the age of 18. All athletes are encouraged to familiarize themselves with different fitness domains; more specifically to have some exposure to CrossFit-style

workouts and power lifting. The Rx division includes all power lifting, bodyweight and gymnastic movements. Scaled and masters divisions will include lighter weight and less advanced movements than Rx. All athletes will be required to sign a waiver. For more information, visit nwfitgames.com or contact Erin at erin@cft44.com for volunteer opportunities.

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Central Oregon residents prepare for fire season Several May dates marked the first part of FireFree events in Bend, Sunriver and the Box Canyon Transfer Site in Jefferson County for residents to dispose of yard waste for free in an effort to create and maintain defensible space around homes – in the “Home Ignition Zone.” Sunriver and Bend area residents responded by bringing 17,473 cubic yards of flammable yard waste to Knott Landfill while residents on Bend’s west side took advantage of the con-

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Ponderosa planting a team effort For the past 11 years energetic and motivated students, parents and residents have worked to annually pot 1,000 or more, bare-root ponderosa pines in conjunction with Arbor Week and Earth Day. This year, for the first time, the “Ponderosa Potting Party” was held at the Penhollow compost site on Cottonwood Road. This is where Project Ponderosa has its nursery, thanks to Sunriver Water and Environmental who also provides the composted soil, irrigation and wood chips for the 3,000-plus seedlings growing there. The potting

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and value of ponderosa pines. The other was how to properly plant the seedlings. “They can survive many things that kill other pines, like bad bugs and fires because of their thick bark,” said Grace Schmidt, a student in Gleason’s class. “I think it’s amazing that we we’re planting ponderosa that could live for 500 years,” said Schmidt’s potting teammate Abigail Fagan. “I had a lot of fun… it was an unforgettable experience!” After the seedlings are potted they become established and hardy with nurturing Turn to Ponderosa, page 34

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safely viewing the solar eclipse thanks to a Sunriver Nature Center grant. Students at Three Rivers School will create visual art products and collaborate on a school mural in an artist-in-residence program. The Sunriver Christian Fellowship Partners in Education will award scholarships for college or vocational training. The SRWC has awarded $537,055 in grants since 1999.

Sunriver library events Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Family Fun Storytime Interactive story time with songs, rhymes, crafts. 0-5 years. Storytime resumes June 13. Tuesday, June 20, 10:30 a.m. Music, Movement & Stories Movement and stories to develop skills. 3-5 years.

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By Cheryl L. Storm, SRWC Philanthropy Grant recipients and members of the Sunriver Women’s Club (SRWC) members celebrated the awarding of $34,000 in grants at a May luncheon at SHARC. The grants were for programs and projects that provide basic necessities to families in south Deschutes County. Basic needs include food, shelter, clothing, health, childcare and development and education. Fifteen nonprofit organizations received awards. Food assistance awards included protein for food boxes distributed by Care and Share of Holy Trinity Outreach, hot meal program of the La Pine Community Kitchen and Meals on Wheels (Central Oregon Council on Aging). Childcare and development programs included: the expan-

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Sunriver Service District May meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting on May 18, 2017. Board members present: Jim Wilson, Bob Nelson, Greg Keller, Jim Fister and Mark Johnson. SSD staff present: Marc Mills, Art Hatch, Debbie Baker and Andrea Benedetto. Public input -None. Financial report Month-to-date as of April 30, 2017: Resources………7,854,313 Police Wages & Benefits.. .....304,941 Materials & Services...149,229 Bike Patrol..................43,327 Fire Wages & Benefits....1,417,340 Materials & Services1,641,531 Non-departmental.....37,137 Board actions: –Adopted corrections and approved minutes of the April 13, 2017 SSD board work session minutes. –Adopted corrections and

approved the April 13, 2017 SSD board regular meeting. –Approved the April 14, 2017 join SROA/SSD board meeting. –Approved SROA monthly invoice in the amount of $16,387.05 –Approved the State of Oregon Unemployment Tax bill in the amount of $5,632.81. –Approved contract with CenturyWest to perform Phase 1 of the fire training facility. –Approved signature to SDIS Health and Dental Participating Employer Agreement. –Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 4262. –Approved non-represented employees and police contract adjustment. –Approved April 2017 unaudited financials. –Approved resolution for Civil Service Commissioner appointment. –Approved Resolution 2017002 for Sunriver Fire Department Identity Theft Prevention Program. Implemented in July 2009, this was a formalized adoption of the program.

Board discussion/other business: –Updated on fire training facility and moved forward with approving Phase 1 of the project, which includes services for scoping, survey and pre-design, which will include a paved area for training, a gravel access road with electric gate and site drainage as required. –Received first draft of threeto five-year financial forecast. –The term of Civil Service Commissioner Al Braemer expires May 31. Doug Seator has agreed to fill the seat and will go through the appointment process. –Tabled discussion for Accounting and Administrative services with SROA. The contract was still under review and will be brought to the at the June district meeting. –Tabled approving Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 4262 and non-represented employees and police contract adjustment. –Deschutes County budget hearing date set for 9:15 a.m. June 6 and will be attended by SSD board directors Jim Wilson and Mark Johnson.

Police –Officers attended various training, including Critical Incident Training, Drug Recognition Evaluation, biased-based policing, Hazmat and received updates on marijuana laws. –The chief is actively looking to fill at least one officer position after Keely Cashman left the department for a position with Bend Police Department. ternet - you might not be able Another officer may also be to stream your Netflix at peak leaving, which will leave the times. department short-handed. • Fill your gas tanks. • Get cash (ATMs may run out or be hindered by slow internet). • Overall, supplies will be limited and high demand may mean you can’t get all the things you need or want. • Traffic will be heavy and lines for food and in stores will be long, so try to exercise patience. This is an extremely rare event and won’t occur again until 2099. For more information about the eclipse, go to https:// eclipse2017.nasa.gov/ For more information on what to expect locally, click on the “Solar Eclipse” tab at http:// coemergencyinfo.blogspot. com/

Prepare now for August’s solar eclipse event probably not much. Sunriver By Chief Art Hatch The buzz, of late, among will be at capacity as it is most area police and fire agencies, every August. However, for a few days prior until as well as emera few days after, local gency managetransportation routes ment groups, has may become severely been the coming congested, not to mentotal solar eclipse tion long lines at grothat will occur on cery stores, gas stations Aug. 21. Many and anywhere else you of those agenmight need to go. In cies are seriously anticipation of all this, concerned – and Chief Art Hatch here are a few tips for rightfully so – residents for coping with the about the estimated 900,000 to 1,000,000 people predicted impact of this event. • Get your grocery shopping to arrive in Oregon for this event. The population of the done about a week or more tri-county area is expected to ahead of time. Not only will you beat the crowds, but this double. For the first time since 1918, gives the stores time to restock. • Pick up your prescriptions a total eclipse will cross the and/or medical supplies early. entire country, coast to coast. • Get doctor/dentist apIt will touch the Oregon coast at 10:15 a.m. as it travels cross pointments out of the way. It country on its way to Charles- will start getting crowded the ton, South Carolina. Those Thursday prior to the eclipse within the “zone of totality” and could remain busy until the will be in complete darkness following Wednesday. • Conserve water by not wafor about three minutes. That tering your lawn or using “exzone includes Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Missouri, Illinois, tra” water during this weekend. • Conserve energy by unKentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina and South plugging appliances you’re not using and do laundry, use dishCarolina. So, what does that mean for washers, etc., at low peak hours. • Be prepared for slow inus here in Sunriver? Locally, SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2017

–In April, the Sunriver Police Department received 998 calls for service, 41 of which were emergencies. Officers investigated 34 cases, 23 suspicious Chief reports: persons or prowlers, 8 lost/ Fire –Outreach activities included found properties, conductCPR training and helping the ed198 traffic stops, providSunriver Music Festival move ed 219 community-policing storage items. responses, there were 11 vi–And although the eclipse olations of SROA Rules & is not expected to have direct Regulations and 13 pathway impact on Sunriver, the chief violations. cautions that it could in other communities. It is suggested The meeting adjourned at that people be prepared and 4:35 p.m. The next regular stocked up ahead of time in meeting of the Sunriver Service anticipation of the additional District Managing Board is 1 million people expected to be scheduled for Thursday, June in Oregon for the eclipse event. 15, 3 p.m. at the Sunriver Fire –In April, there were 35 calls Station Training Room, 57475 for the Sunriver Fire Depart- Abbot Drive in Sunriver. Apment, which included 23 EMS proved meeting minutes are calls, 2 hazardous conditions, posted to www.sunriversd.org 1 medical assists, 1 fire and 4 as available. public service assistance calls.

–Reviewed semi-annual report on performance measure of the fire/police chiefs.

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Bike Patrol: 56 Events: 0 Training: 174 Admin projects: 59 Patrol Hours: 356 Other: 7 Total: 356 House Checks: 30 Public Assistance: 150

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Rotarians clean up roads for summer visitors What local Rotarians, your Sunriver friends and neighbors, are doing to help south Deschutes County. Keeping roads clean Like many groups, Rotary participates in the AdoptA-Highway program run by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Four times a year, members clean up along Highway 97 between the two highway entrances to Sunriver (Exit 151 and Exit 153). While ODOT provides trash bags, reflective vests, safety awareness information and work area signs, members provide the labor. The club wants to thank the following Rotarians for lending a hand in the April clean up: Janice Dost, Dennis Smeage, Jackie Schmid, Ray Kuratek, Phil Murphy, Rob Foster, Ron Schmid, Gene Bennington, Marv Henberg and community service chair Laurie Henberg. Rotarians return from Guatemala To bring clean stove technology to Latin America, Rotary Club of Sunriver President Ray Kuratek and fellow Rotarians Charlie and Monet Beith returned in April from serving on a volunteer team working with StoveTeam in Antigua, Guate-

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

Volunteer writer Kathie Thatcher puts her humorous spin on the monthly logs provided by the Sunriver Police Department. This is only a sampling of the month’s total call log.

As part of Oregon’s Adopt-A-Highway program, La Pine and Sunriver Rotarians removed trash from Highway 97. Standing L to R: Janice Dost, Dennis Smeage, Jackie Schmid, Ray Kuratek, Phil Murphy. Kneeling: Rob Foster, Ron Schmid.

morning. Interested in becoming a Rotarian? The club is now developing a seasonal membership option designed for snowbirds or others living parttime in the area. If you would be interested in this option, please contact Mark Dennett (Mark@dennettgroup.com) Join us for breakfast Summer is almost here and for more information and for that means hundreds of return- an invitation to one of our ing part-time residents. If you breakfast meetings. are an out-of-area Rotarian, we would love to see you make Have a story to tell? Speaking of our morning up a meeting in Sunriver. Just go to the Sunriver Lodge and meetings, the club is always visit the Hearth Room (main looking for speakers to share floor) at 7 a.m. any Wednesday their story with our members. If you would like to be a speaker at a Rotary meeting please email Mark Dennett (Mark@ dennettgroup.com). mala. StoveTeam International is a nonprofit that teams up with volunteers around the world to build stove factories in Latin America to produce safe, affordable, fuel-efficient cook stoves.

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Following a few, simple rules will enhance everyone’s Sunriver driving experience • Drivers INSIDE the circle have the right-of-way over any vehicle attempting to enter a circle. Traffic always circulates counter-clockwise. When there is no traffic or a safe gap, drivers entering a circle do not have to stop but should always slow down enough to safely stop if necessary.

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Selected log entries from the Sunriver Police 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

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4/3 RP reported a large dog charging at him and his dog at the Woodlands Golf course. RP stated the dog was aggressive and he had to put his fishing pole in between the animals in an attempt to get the dog to leave. The offending dog’s owner was issued a citation for a loose dog and given a court date. 4/7 Report of a DUII driver on Highway 97 near the High Desert Museum. Officer observed driver failing to maintain lane. It was determined that he was intoxicated and unable to safely operate a vehicle. He was given a ride to DCJ. 4/7 Report of a suspicious person knocking on doors. The suspect’s vehicle was a 2015 Toyota. Perhaps he was lost in the maze that is Sunriver. 4/7 Report of a tree fallen onto a Mt. Baker Lane home causing minor damage. 4/7 Another fallen tree on Shadow Lane. House escaped injury. 4/7 Noise complaint on Bunker Lane. Kids were playing loud music while playing ping pong in the garage. Parents admitted they can get a “little” out of hand. Officer patiently suggested that they close the garage door. 4/7 SRPD responded to a DCS backup request at a business in a La Pine strip mall. An armed and intoxicated subject was destroying property within. Officers assisted with evacuation of the area. After a standoff, the subject surrendered peacefully and he and his rifle were taken in custody. 4/11 Report on Fawn Lane of illegal trash disposal into a dumpster 4/14 Officer contacted a driver on Canoe Camp Lane. His vehicle appeared to be stuck and a welfare check determined that the driver was under the influence. He was taken to DCJ. 4/ 15 Report of vehicles overflowing from a driveway on Balsam Lane, with two cars parked on common ground. One vehicle, registered to a 19-year-old, had an open can of Rolling Rock beer in the cup holder. Numerous other vehicles parked in the driveway were registered to Oregon State University. Go Beavers! 4/16 A large, human-sized bunny was reported near Circle 10, lounging on a log. We wished him a Happy Easter and suggested that, since his egg basket was empty, that he hop home for the night. 4/18 Report of people going door to door wanting to demo clean a carpet. Kirby sales personnel were contacted and asked to take their sucker uppers and leave Sunriver. 4/20 Report of power tools stolen from vehicles near the Lodge. 4/24 RP reported losing his phone at one of four locations within or near Sunriver. He was eventually able to locate it within his own vehicle. Make that five locations. 4/24 RP reported theft of a work issued laptop from a Lodge room. 4/24 RP reported unknown subjects may have put road cinders into the fuel tank in his truck. The alleged incident either occurred here or in Benton County. The cinders accumulated on the fuel filter. RP said he has no issues with people here, but has been embroiled in a feud in Benton County. He was given some tips to increase the security of his vehicle. 4/25 Vehicle mishap on Circle 11. The front suspension of the van failed, causing a partial road blockage. Officer provided traffic control until tow arrived. 4/25 Two reports of fuel theft from parked vehicles near the Great Hall. Extra patrol requested. 4/28 Report on Balsam Lane of a big, brown dog scratching at a homeowner’s front door. They yelled at the critter and it ran off. Maybe it just needed a friendly pat behind the ears.

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Sunriver residents Teresa and Joe Schneider (left and second from left) didn’t let snow flurries and below-40-degree temperatures deter them from participating in Women Build Day last month. A board member of Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver (as are fellow Sunriver residents Phil Northcote, Rick Braithwaite and Paul Haberman, shown third, fourth and fifth from left), Teresa and her husband joined more than 60 people in tasks ranging from clearing property to burning brush, unloading trucks filled with lumber, and building fences. The collective effort contributed to Habitat’s goal of building three homes this year at the La Pine site.

By Frank Sutton Answer this: What one thing do Sunriver vacationers and residents alike do that begins casual, turns adventurous and often becomes the dominant thought? Give up? Touring Sunriver homes. Well, touring is not the right word, or it hasn’t been. Scavenged for, wandered around, or stumbled into better describes the process of finding homes to walkthrough and view, until now. Now through Sept. 4, I will be leading a daily “Bicycle Tour of Homes” in Sunriver. Leaving at 8 a.m. sharp, we will meet at the area between Brewed Awakenings, Sunriver Country Store and Sunriver Brewery in The Village at Sunriver. We will then bike ride to visit and tour three homes within the community (based on availability and weather conditions). Tours are limited to 10 people, with no restriction on how often a person, family or group may attend. All

vacationers and residents are welcome. The tour is an opportunity to walk through both homes for-sale and those offered as short-term rentals – giving tour patrons a chance to increase their awareness of housing options within the community. Participants will be asked to provide feedback on each home visited – which is forwarded to the property owners – creating an opportunity to make their home more marketable based on un-biased consumer information. If you have a home for sale or rent in the community, this is a marketing opportunity you do not want to miss. To have your property included on the tour, email me at frank@lavalandhomes.com, or go to my website www.sun riverpropertysearch.com to fill out a contact form.

Be sure to include: • address of the property • how it is currently marketed (for sale or rent) • the name of the primary contact person (realtor, property manager or owner) • contact phone number • contact email address. If you would like to be a tour participant, go to www.sunriv erpropertysearch.com and click “Bike Tour.” Space is limited so reserve your spot today. Frank Sutton is a broker with Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty in Sunriver. Keep YOUR public lands CLEAN AND GREEN!

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Author events, popular Craig Johnson to release new book By Deon Stonehouse Craig Johnson returns Sept. 7 to present “The Western Star,” the latest in the Walt Longmire series that inspired the hit TV show. Sign up early to attend, space is limited. “The Western Star” releases Sept. 5; we are happy to pre-order for you. Saturday, June 3 at 5 p.m. Hannah Dennison presents “Murderous Mayhem at Honeychurch Hall,” set in the Devon countryside. Iris is in a tizzy, the only copy (despite her daughter Kat’s advice to make an extra) of her latest manuscript was mailed but did not arrive at the publisher’s office. Iris fears her identity will be unveiled by the snoopy postmistress. Her neighbors know her as Iris, not the bestselling author of romantic suspense Krystalle Storm. She writes under a pseudonym to remain anonymous. Things get dicey when the postmistress’s husband dies leaving her in debt and willing to try anything to raise money. Honeychurch Hall was pivotal in the English Civil War. At the annual battle reenactment between the Royalist Honeychurches and the Carew Roundheads, the body of a woman who disappeared in the Civil War is found on the Honeychurch estate. Two dead, albeit centuries apart, a missing manuscript, and the possible discovery of Iris’s secret identity creates plenty mayhem for Iris and Kat to solve. Throw in a bit of romance and humor for fun. Saturday, June 17 at 5 p.m. we are honored to have Omar El Akkad for a presentation on “American War,” one of the most significant and powerful novels this year. El Akkad lives with his family in Portland. As a journal-

Left to right: Hannah Dennison, Omar El Akkad and Janie Chang

ist, he reported on the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, violence in Ferguson, Missouri, and the loss of land as sea levels rise in Florida and Louisiana. He enjoys rock climbing at Smith Rock. What happens when a society is broken down with violent con-

flict? El Akkad puts an American answer to that question. His main character, Sarat, is a southern girl who loves her family, has a bright questioning mind, likes to be outside in nature and grows into an attractive young woman. She will grip you from the beginning,

Book Club titles focus on New Mexico By Deon Stonehouse Each year we focus the month of June on a region, state, or city in the United States. We wander the country through the pages of books, reflecting on our rich diversity and cultural heritage. We are a vast country with an amazing variety of landscapes, treasured mountains, swift moving rivers, deep canyons; all must be protected and cherished, the land is irreplaceable. This year’s focus is New Mexico. Join us to read and discuss interesting books! Book clubs meet Monday at 6 p.m., everyone is welcome. June 12 the Classics Book Club discusses “Death Comes for the Archbishop” by Willa Cather. In 1851 New Mexico was now part of the United States, a vast territory with miles between settlements. The Catholic Church sent Father Jean Marie Latour as Apostolic

Vicar, eventually Archbishop, as their representative in this untamed land. American in name only, many of the inhabitants were Mexican and Indian, with a variety of melded belief systems. Father Latour investigates this land, approaching the people with kindness and respect, while dealing with bad priests, occasionally dangerous men, and Native Americans suspicious of whites who do not always treat them with the respect they are due. He is comforted and aided by his good friend Father Joseph Vaillant, the two French men

her life will impact many. In 2074, the Second American Civil War begins; the country is split along ideological and economic lines. Coastal areas are underwater and great swaths of the country are dry dust. The North banned the use of fossil have known each other for many years. They travel on beautiful cream colored mules, Contento and Angelica, who have a great affection for each other. This is a splendid book; savor the thought of such good men, kind to animals, trying amid difficult circumstances to serve the interest of the people in their care. June 19 the Mystery Book Club discusses “Biting the Moon” by Martha Grimes. It opens with a teenage girl snowshoeing in the Sandia Mountains; checking traps and freeing coyotes. She travels with medical supplies to heal them

fuels, the South objected. Sarat’s family is poor as dirt, living in an old container that is hot in summer and sounds like a kettle drum when the rain comes. When her father is killed, leaving his family unprotected, they flee to a refugee camp where they stay for years. Sarat grows from a child to an independent minded teenager seeking answers to the reality of her situation. As the fighting intensifies and her world is torn asunder, her passions are shaped in response, turning her into a fighter who will use any means in her power to defeat her foes. The story is narrated by Sarat’s nephew, a college professor trying to make sense of that violent period in history and a horrific Turn to Author, page 33

and ease their suffering; they leave her grateful for a return to their wild lives. The girl has white blond hair and vivid green eyes that miss nothing. She doesn’t know her name, so she chose Andi. A few months back, she awoke in a Santa Fe room alone. She had been taken there by a man, she doesn’t know what he looks like, and has no memory of anything prior to that awakening. Fearing he will soon return, she skedaddles, taking refuge in the mountains. She worries; the man may come back and finds her again. On a trip into Turn to Clubs, page 36

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Youthful anglers eagerly await Free Fish Day By Wes Perrin AREA EVENT – Excited shouts of “fish on!” are sure to ring out over Caldera Springs’ Lake Obsidian Saturday, June 3, when youth Free Fish Day takes place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fishing is limited to ages 14 years and younger, and chances for success are good as the lake has been stocked with several hundred rainbow and brook trout. The fish range in size from 10 to 12 inches, with some lunker brood stock added for extra excitement. A limit of two fish per angler is imposed to ensure there are ample opportunities for everyone to make a catch. For those anglers needing assistance, volunteers from the Sunriver Anglers club will be on site to lend a hand. Participants are encouraged to bring your own fishing gear. For those who do not have fishing gear, the Sunriver Anglers Club will have a few rods and reels to loan on site. Former club president Marv

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act that shaped both his family and the era. Saturday, June 24 at 5 p.m. Janie Chang presents “Dragon Springs Road,” set in 1908 Shanghai. Jialing is 7 when the Fong family’s wealth is exhausted and they relinquish their estate. She lived with her mother in the western portion of the property, behind courtyard walls separating them from the central home. Instructed to hide quietly and await her mother’s return, days pass and Jialing is soon hungry. Luckily she is guided by Fox, a wise spirit of many years, who urges her to

Yoshinaka has fond memories of past Free Fish days. “During the morning of the event it is hard to tell who is having more fun – the kids, the parents or volunteers helping out,” he said. For many young anglers this will be their first opportunity to catch a fish and may open the doors to a lifetime of enjoying the sport and the great outdoors. Participant parents will be required to register and sign a liability waiver form.

Always well attended, the event is the result of the combined efforts of a number of community organizations and volunteers. The owners of Caldera Springs provide access to their lake. Members of the

Sunriver Anglers Club serve as volunteers and mentors. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife provide the trout, as well as the hooks and bait. The Deschutes National Forest provides the educational resources, materials and several volunteers. The Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory will have volunteers present to discuss wildlife. And just when you think it could not get better, the Sunriver Resort provides a free hot dog lunch for the entire family from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Throughout the morning young anglers, and their families, will have the opportunity to participate in a number of educational opportunities including fish paint printing, tattooing (of the non-permanent kind), casting instruction,

viewing live fish displays, storytelling in a huge “salmon tent,” and visiting with the famous live “Talking Trout”. “We are thrilled again to host the 2017 Youth Free Fish Day. It’s a special event for local youth and dovetails nicely with Caldera’s belief in community service. We hope to continue to host the event for years to come,” said Krista Miller, manager of Caldera Springs Resort. 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 registration area. Please note: The lake is on private property and open to the public only on Free Fish Day.

show herself to the eldest daughter of the estate’s new owners, Anjuin Yang. The older girl takes Jialing to her grandmother who decides to shelter the Eurasian child as a bound servant. As she fits into the Yang household, working as a servant, opportunity comes when the headmistress of a missionary school arranges for her education. Then the Yang’s fall on hardship that leads to danger, intrigue and a thrilling climax. Author events are free, refreshments and drawings for prizes are included. Sign up to attend by calling 541-593-2525 or emailing sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks. com. More information is available at sunriverbooks.com

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Sunriver STARS Community Theater news By Fred Sackett, Sunriver Stars Depending on when you are reading this information there may still be time to get tickets for “Play it Again Sam, by Woody Allen and directed by Sandy Silver, playing June 2-4. It is an uproarious story of a man looking for love, who employs advice from a fictitious Humphrey Bogart. Get times and tickets at www. sunriverstars.org. Purchase, print and bring them to the show. In the not too distant future Sunriver STARS will be presenting “Hang On The Bell, Nellie,” written and directed by Eugene resident Bill Walton. It is an old-fashioned melodrama where you can boo the villain and cheer the heroine. “Hang On The Bell, Nellie” is a play that features a nasty villain, handsome Jack Vaselino, and Jim Mainstay, the hero who is home from “Over There” and

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the virtuous Nell who tries to save the day. The play will be performed Aug. 25-27. This will be our first summertime play and we hope you will come enjoy it. Auditions will be held June 27 and 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Village Properties room 208 in the Sunriver Business Park. There are roles for seven men and four women in ages 20s to 50-plus. High schoolers are also

encouraged to audition. Please come at 6 p.m. sharp so attendees can interact together with their readings. We will also need extras (no lines) and an assistant director/production manager, props person and other helpers. Other character roles include Nell’s dad, Ambrose Finely and his bartender, Danny Firmheart, Pearl Murine (Ambrose’s sweetheart), Kitty Murine, (Pearl’s daughter) and a bar girl at Ambrose’s Inn, Sheriff John Watt and Mr. Fly (a local). “Hang On The Bell, Nellie” is an old fashioned but modern melodrama with music, jokes and plenty of action. This show has been produced in Brownsville, Drain, Pleasant Hill, Astoria, Eugene and on Cablevision in Eugene. Come join the fun of theater – either with a speaking part or behind the scenes. For additional information visit the Stars website at www.sunrive rstars.org

Pioneer Lane resident Rae Seely caught this photo of Canada geese that landed on his and a neighbor’s roof early one morning, and then proceeded to honk noisily at one another. “In the years we have been living here this has never happened before! Talk about noisy neighbors,” he said.

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by the La Pine High Life Skills students, guided by teacher Ken Thorp during weekly nursery work clinics for six weeks in the spring and fall. They work with a dedicated cadre of Sunriver residents who are passionate about ponderosa restoration in Sunriver. Some of these seedlings will be sold in October at the Sunriver Nature Center ponderosa sale, while others will be held back for future

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Sunriver Mens Golf: Dealing four aces in April; special events on the horizon By Paul J. Grieco When does one ace beat three? In the May Scene we reported about SRMGC member Dennis Wood’s first ace on Woodlands hole 7, which he recorded on April 12. Just prior (and unreported) to Wood’s feat, Mike Hughes holed out on Widgi Creek’s 15 hole on April 1 for his second ace. Yours truly scored his second-ever hole in one on April 15 on Woodlands hole 12. Given that my first was in 1992, I’ll be 98 years old for my third if I keep up the same pace. Just 11 days later, member Bret Mackay duplicated the feat on hole 12, with the important difference being that this one occurred during official Wednesday play, and thus counts for the big end-of-year prize of $750, as long as no other member aces during official play, otherwise it’s share and share alike. Mackay said this was his fifth ace (!) and he was playing with a brand new set of clubs for the first time. “Guess I’ll keep ’em,” was Mackay’s wryly laconic remark. What are the odds of scoring an ace? For low handicappers like Hughes and Mackay, it’s 5000 to 1. For “average” golfers it’s 12,500 to 1. There must be something special in the water at Sunriver this year, as the odds are surely being defied.

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Sunriver Mens club Match Play has just begun. Match Play will be followed by monthly Resort Cup events through September at four area resorts including Sunriver, Black Butte Ranch, Widgi Creek and Eagle Crest. SRMGC members qualify for this event by scoring well in two out of three official club events (Resort Cup Qualifiers) just prior to each Resort Cup event. Crosswater and the SRMGC will vie for the Sunriver Cup on July 26 and 27 in a Ryder Cup-style competition. Crosswater continues to hold the Cup by virtue of an exciting tie in the 2016 Sunriver Cup event.

ly in 2001, 2007 and 2013), the PGA Professionals’ Championship will be contested on both the Meadows and Crosswater courses (June 15-21). Call early, as there are only a few days left to volunteer for this event. Volunteers will receive a commemorative PGA polo and hat, in addition to lunches and a hosted volunteer party following the championship. Please contact volunteer coordinator, Josie Whisnant, at 541-280-1874 or by email at golfvolunteers541@gmail.com Paul J. Grieco is secretary of the Sunriver Men’s Golf Club and may be reached at pjg3sr@ gmail.com

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town for supplies, Andi meets Mary Dark Hope, an orphan living with Rosella. The teens quickly become close. They devise a plan to find the man who abducted Andi. Rosella will be away for a short time, while she is gone the teens will flee, first to Colorado, then the Salmon River in Idaho where they will track a man who is totally lacking in conscience but gifted with abundant charm and money. On a wild white water rafting trip, they experience his lethal cunning. The journey changes the teens; they see the dark side of human nature in a canned hunt and dog fight. I believe those who cherish animals will find this a satisfying story; the scenes of abuse are brief. Andi becomes an avenging angel for the animals; she rocks! The majority of the story focuses on a teenager trying to discover what happened to her, what she can no longer remember. The

settings are beautiful. June 26 the Fiction Book Club concludes our month of New Mexico with “The Wives of Los Alamos” by TaraShea Nesbit. The Manhattan Project in the high country of New Mexico was a strange undertaking. Leading scientists were brought together to live in isolation for as long as it would take to create a weapon of mass destruction of unimaginable power. The men could be there for quite a while, so a city was built, in fits and starts, to house their families. As the community morphed from a purely military facility into a neighborhood, there were schools for the children, activities for the families, and a group of women whose common ground was husbands working on the Manhattan project. This is their story. Sunriver Books & Music is located in building 25 in The Village at Sunriver. For more information, call 541-5932525.

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Why crossing the finish line changes you By Sherri McMillan The number one reason people consult with a trainer is to help them lose weight. I like to follow a different approach to weight loss. Let me explain. Many believe: “As soon as I lose the weight or get fit, then I’ll start doing the things I’ve always wanted to do.” I prefer an opposite approach. First, set the goal and in the process of training for the event or activity you’ve always wanted to do, you lose the weight and get fit. It’s a more positive, motivating focus. For example, let’s say you set a goal of finishing a 5K fun run. Setting this kind of goal, because it has a deadline, provides a compelling reason to stick to the program and not miss workouts. In contrast, if your goal is to lose 10 pounds in two months, and you get off track, you can negotiate with yourself and say, “Well, I guess I can wait an additional week or two to achieve my goals.” But if you get off track with your training program, you can’t call a race organizer and ask them to postpone the event because you won’t be ready. Every workout, or skipped workout, will positively or negatively affect your performance and ability to achieve your goal. But, if you do cross that finish line, it’s something no one can ever take away from you. You will always have your medal, finishers’ T-shirt and photos crossing the finish line.

Whereas, with weight loss, you could lose the weight and then gain it all back and feel like a failure. There is a lot of status associated with conquering a tough challenge or finishing an event. Your confidence and self-esteem receives a huge boost and the belief you can achieve the next goal. I have found that when someone succeeds at such a goal they then look toward the next goal – it’s human nature. You may desire to attempt a marathon, a challenging hike, bike tour, learn to paddleboard, etc. It’s a positive spiral. With weight loss, it’s a negative spiral. Some people may lose the 10 pounds but they are still not happy. They then desire to lose another five pounds and get rid of this fat and so on and so on. Some people who have the most “perfect” bodies have been those that struggled with body image the most. For all these reasons, I try to keep the

focus away from body image and instead focus on behaviors, events and actions. I use a form titled “fitness wish list” to help my clients set goals that will bring success. First, clients write down anything they have ever thought of achieving with regards to their own individual health and fitness. Which goal, if they achieved it, would make this year unbelievable? For example, have you ever wanted to hike the Grand Canyon, complete a marathon or triathlon, cycle through France, learn to scuba dive or rock climb, cycle the Oregon coast or would you just be happy working out four times a week consistently? What are your health and fitness dreams?

The only rule with this wish list is that none of your goals can be related to your body. Keep your list positive and focused away from body image. Sunriver is hosting the 21st Annual Pacific Crest Triathlon and Endurance Sports Festival hosting 20 different events June 23-25. This would be a perfect opportunity for you to try this approach. There is a 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, triathlon, duathon, bike tours, trail run and more. Set a goal and then start training for it and watch how your body responds positively and your overall health and fitness improves dramatically. You can register at http://whyracingevents.com/event/927 and use code SROA to receive 10 percent off all races. If you’d like to just check out Pacific Crest, we still need volunteers. You get front row seats to the action and may be inspired to tackle it yourself next year. For details, visit

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SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2017

By Susan Berger

From the Editor’s Desk: The sky is not falling... but it will get a little dark

To some, Aug. 21 marks a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity to view a total solar eclipse. Actually witnessing this rare event has its challenges as you can only experience the “day turned to night” of the eclipse if you are located in what is known as the “path of totality.” It is estimated that 1 million people are headed to Oregon to view this eclipse due to our clean air and skies. This is the first U.S. coast-to-coast total solar eclipse since 1918, so this particular event is something you are likely to be part of only once. The 67-mile-wide swath of totality first touches Oregon’s coast between Lincoln City and Newport – moves east through Dallas, Albany and Lebanon before hitting Madras and continuing on its path across the state through John Day, Prairie City and Baker City then slides into Idaho and beyond. In all, the eclipse will cross 14 states. Redmond is the closest area to Sunriver, but sits on the southern-most edge of totality, so it’s hard to say how “dark” the viewing there will be. Only those lucky enough to be in the main path will experience solar “total darkness” that – depending on your location – could last more than two minutes.

Central Oregon’s hot spot is Madras, which sits smack-dab in the middle of the path. Dubbed “Solar City, Oregon,” Madras has embraced the madness and is hosting Oregon SolarFest (www. oregonsolarfest.com) at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The event is expected to draw thousands. Sisters and Prineville are also in the main path and are also expecting record crowds of solar viewers flocking to their communities. Sunriver is not in the path of totality, so viewers here will not experience total darkness. The eclipse will begin around 9:30 a.m. and be over about 11:30. The money shot will happen start-

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ing at about 10:15 a.m. Sunriverites wanting to know more can attend a June 3 “what to expect” eclipse talk at the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory. Free to SROA members with their 2017 Member Preference ID, the program begins at 8 p.m. followed by the opportunity to view the planet Jupiter through observatory telescopes. Observatory staff will also be handing out eclipse glasses. While some communities have been preparing for the eclipse for years, we aren’t really sure what to expect in Sunriver. August is one of our busiest and biggest visitor months anyway. Whether or not folks will stay inside Sunriver and watch it from here or try to get to one of the viewing hot spots to the north is anyone’s guess. In any case, if you are staying put, remember that roadside parking is not allowed anywhere in Sunriver. The best thing would be to pull up a chair and watch it from your own deck. If your view is obstructed, take a walk to somewhere with a clearer view or bike out to the great meadow area and watch it from there. Places with open sky areas for eclipse watching include parking lots, Fort Rock Park, the village and SROA’s boat launch (note: you must have an access card for the boat launch). Being the first total solar eclipse visible in the continental U.S. since 1979, the influx of people into small cities, rural areas and along major transportation routes has the potential to create a number of challenges for emergency responders as well as residents. Read the story by Sunriver Fire Chief Art Hatch on page 27 for other information on how to prepare for the throngs of people that will inundate Central Oregon for this momentous occasion.

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