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JUNE 2022
VOLUME XLV • NUMBER 6
$7M ballot levy passes
Learn more about the candidates for upcoming election
And the 2022 candidates are… Linda Beard: Has a 40-year background as an independent insurance broker, as a registered dietician and nutritionist, and as a wine-grape grower in the Napa Valley. Has been involved in a number of civic and business organizations, including Chambers of Commerce, Rotary Club, the Napa County Farm Bureau, and the Napa Grape Growers Association. Has also been a wine maker. In Sunriver, has been involved in the Community Bible Church and Turn to Candidates, page 6
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From left: Heather Wiley, Susan Quesada and Jim Remensperger are SROA’s more ‘seasoned’ lifeguards. They are also Sunriver property owners who enjoy working for and helping their association.
Active fun: being a lifeguard never grows old By Susan Quesada Age is just a number when it comes to being a lifeguard for the Sunriver Owners Association. While the average age of a pool lifeguard in the United States is 26, local Sunriver owners Jim Remensperger, 69, Heather Wiley, 64, and myself, 59, are all lifeguards for the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA). During a 2021 meeting to discuss the lap swim reservation system with local swimmers, aquatics management asked owners in attendance who regularly lap swim to consider becoming lifeguards.
The pandemic, along with a shortage of lifeguards, caused SROA’s swim facilities to be less available to owners and guests – which the association is trying to avoid this summer. While Wiley began as a lifeguard at 16 and has been a head lifeguard for the SROA since 2016, the idea was an intriguing one for Remensperger and myself. Remensperger had not been a lifeguard since high school and I only began swimming at age 44 and had never been a lifeguard. We both decided to take the lifeguard certification course,
which was provided free-of-charge by SROA at SHARC. All three of us agree that providing a safe environment for swimmers is our primary goal. Remensperger would also like to have more lifeguards so SHARC’s swim facilities will be available for more days this summer. Wiley enjoys meeting and chatting with the locals and how the job keeps her fit. I liked the idea of a new challenge, being able to use my swimming skills, and to help the Turn to Lifeguard, page 3 SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLV • NUMBER 6 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707
SROA NEWS – Owners will have an opportunity to hear from the four candidates vying for three seats in this year’s election of the SROA Board of Directors during a virtual forum hosted by Sunriver You on June 23 at 4 p.m. via Zoom. Advance registration is required at www.sunriveryou.com to receive the Zoom attendance link. This forum provides resident and non-resident owners the chance to learn more about each candidate and their priorities regarding Sunriver, so owners can make an informed decision when they vote this summer. Each candidate will have a few minutes to introduce themselves and their reason for running for the board. The session will then be opened for questions from the participating Zoom audience. The moderator will field questions and each candidate will have an opportunity to answer. Sunriver You can’t promise that every question will be addressed but hopes to get to as many as possible. Election ballots will be sent to owners in early July and must be returned to SROA no later than 12 p.m. on Aug. 13.
Sunriver’s Deschutes County registered voters have approved a $7 million levy (Measure 9-144) during the county’s May election to be used for constructing the Sunriver Service District’s new public safety facility. There were 600 yes votes to 256 no votes. The $7 million levy is part of an $18 million total amount needed to remodel and expand Sunriver’s current fire station into an integrated facility to house both the fire and police
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Sunriver community. Each of us swim with masters programs (Wiley and Remensperger swim for the Oregon City Tankers, while I swim with Central Oregon Aquatics Masters in Bend). We also bring different professional experiences: Wiley is a career teacher and is currently teaching full-time at an elementary school in Gilchrist. Remensperger is semi-retired from running a manufacturers’ representative business, and I was a technical writer and product analyst in the financial software development industry. The flexibility of work hours and days makes the lifeguard-
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departments. The remaining funds for the project include an $8 million allocation from the Deschutes County Commissioners via Transient Room Tax funds and $3 million from the Sunriver Service District (SSD). The Sunriver Owners Association has created a memorandum of understanding to sell the current fire station to the SSD at a nominal cost while maintaining ownership of the land, which will be leased to the SSD. Next steps for the SSD including vetting a project manager and design team and securing a contractor. It is expected that construction will begin in spring 2023 and completed in summer 2024. “We thank everyone for your overwhelming support as well as thanks to SSD and SROA staff,” said John Ralston, vice chair of the SSD Board and chair of the Public Safety Facility Task Force. “It takes a village… now we have to build it.”
ing job attractive as well. Wiley continues to work full-time as a head lifeguard in the summer months, I work about three days a week and Remensperger works a day or two (leaving him time to hit the links). Wiley and I agree that working with young people helps us feel young. It’s also a great crew: from the front desk staff and management to the facilities crew and the other guards. I really enjoy coming to work – I couldn’t always say that about my previous career. And, as Remensperger points out, “… it’s really great to have other owners use and appreciate the facilities and try to keep them nice. That’s one of our other goals: to protect and maintain the excellent facilities for which we all pay. As owners, we definitely have a vested interest.” The proximity to our homes is another advantage of the job. Both SHARC and Member Pool are only about a mile or two away. After commuting in traffic for more than 30 years, I love, love, love that I only have to go about a mile and a half to work. And it’s all in a beautiful place. SROA is actively hiring lifeguards for the upcoming summer months and hopes that more owners and other locals will apply. SROA Recreation Director Leigh Anne Dennis would like to hire at least 65
lifeguards for this summer to provide more access and longer hours to both SHARC and Member Pool. As she points out, “SHARC is a yearround aquatic facility and lifeguards are needed all year long, not just during the summer months. Having SHARC open more often during the year benefits all owners (especially those
with rental properties) fiscally.” First aid and lifeguard training certification courses are offered free of charge at SHARC if you are hired. While there isn’t a maximum age requirement, you must be 15 to apply and attend the training. Check out job postings on the SROA website (www.sunriverowners. org/jobs) more details.
‘Tis the season for controlling noxious weeds in Sunriver SROA NEWS – Noxious weeds are non-native, aggressive plants brought to the U.S. from locations all around the globe, sometimes accidentally or on purpose. These plants are encroaching on landscapes across the nation. Noxious weeds reduce habitat for wildlife, outcompete native plants for nutrients, light, water, and are potentially toxic to humans and other animals. To protect our community from noxious weeds, Sunriver owners created the mandatory Noxious Weed Management Plan that makes owners responsible for removing and preventing the spread of noxious weeds on their private properties. Controlling noxious weeds can be quite the task due to their persistence and life cycle. The noxious weeds in Sunriver
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have no natural predators, and their seeds can remain viable in the soil for several years. Some Turn to Weeds, page 9
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tion to SROA’s This opportunity to Board of Direport to Sunriver is rectors. When going to be all about the agreed time broadband, a term came, we were describing the transnot ready to mission of data via a make a recomhigh-speed internet mendation, connection that is alprimarily beways on. Keith Mobley cause of what Never has funding for broadband projects been has been characterized as the more available than it will “flood” of funding on the be in the next few months, broadband horizon. Because we perhaps the next two years. A have not delivered on schedule, combination of factors have I want to explain why in more made broadband telecom- detail. Creation of the task force munications an ever more important utility, and its wide was motivated in part by the availability and reasonable approaching expiration of the cost of greater moment. State 10-year contract under which and federal funding sources BendBroadband has been proare providing opportunities to viding telecommunications submit proposals to “bridge the services to about 90 percent of digital divide” and make better Sunriver owners. That contract, telecommunications services which has a provision preventing your board from promoting available to all. Your Telecommunications any other provider, expires in Task Force, created in January June of this year. However, it 2019, had agreed on a sched- also has a provision allowing ule for completing its work a five-year extension, and the and making a recommenda- owner of BendBroadband has
provided notice that it intends to continue for that additional term. A large part of the work of the task force was negotiations with TDS, the parent company of BendBroadband. They are based in Wisconsin, and communications were in large measure with the local executives, who were in turn talking to the owners. SROA General Manager James Lewis led that negotiation and did an exceptional job. The other part of the work was exploring alternatives to a new contract, and that included community ownership, something that has been done successfully elsewhere in Oregon. My experience includes years of telecommunications advocacy, most recently in Wasco County. Twenty years ago, I was asked to lead an economic development effort in response to the closure of the aluminum smelters in the Columbia Gorge. Through a committee
staffed by the Mid Columbia Economic Development District, we held a series of meetings that led to an initiative to build a fiber optic system based in The Dalles. Despite strong opposition from incumbent providers, we found federal support and funding, centered on utilization of the fiber network owned by the Bonneville Power Administration. Almost as soon as the fiber network was in place, Google chose The Dalles as the location for its first data center. The fiber system is still community owned and in use by public and private customers, including telecommunications providers. Two years ago, we helped the City of Maupin become the owner of a fiber system that has two competitive providers and a growing population of happy subscribers. Local ownership, with local control over prices and quality of service, is a change from the Turn to Message, page 5
Highlights, actions of the SROA Board of Directors monthly meeting The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, May 21, 2022. Board members present: Keith Mobley, Mike Gocke, Gerhard Beenen, Mark Murray, Bill Burke, Scott Gillies, Clark Pederson, Tony De Alicante and Julianna Hayes. Staff present: James Lewis, Susan Berger, Jesus Mendoza. Owners forums May 20 work session • No owners spoke. May 21 regular meeting • Pat Hensley spoke as a member of the SROA Judicial Council, but only on behalf of herself and not the other members of the council. Hensley addressed some issues raised by SROA magistrate, Jo Zucker, in her report to the board at the Friday work session. She noted the magistrate’s comments about the special hearing process and whether a change to the Consolidated Plan would be necessary. Hensley also noted the magistrate’s concerns about the citation form used by SROA and that it is confusing and could be clarified. Lastly, she referred to the process to enter an owner’s property for the purpose of remedying a rules violation as stated in Section 8.03 of the Consolidated Plan and Section 10.02 of the Design Manual. Page 4
Board actions • Approved minutes of the April 15, 2022 SROA board work session as corrected. • Approved minutes of the April 16, 2022 SROA regular board meeting as corrected. • Approved April 30, 2022 financial statement (unaudited). • Approved second reading proposed changes to Sunriver Rules & Regulations Section 2.03 that included: imposing a 15mph speed limit on the pathways; require recumbent bikes be equipped with an orange flag, clarifying American Disabilities Act use; clarify language for penalty levels and an addition to include threewheeled class 1 ebikes as an allowable use on the pathways. • Approved request by the Suriver Airport to remove 24 trees on SROA commons for the increased safety for landing of aircraft on the airport’s runway. • Accepted the annual SROA magistrate report as presented by magistrate Jo Zucker. • Approved a memorandum of understanding for the sale of the Sunriver fire station and land lease to the Sunriver Service District. Committee & task force actions • Approved resignation of Brett Dixon as an alternate to the Design Committee.
SROA Financial Report Month-to-date through April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Total Operating Revenues............................ $ 965,512 Total Operating Expenses............................ $ 916,572 Operating Budget Surplus/Deficit................ $ 48,940 • Approved appointment of Mark Fisler as an alternate to the Owner Enrichment Committee. Board discussion • Telecommunications update: Task force chair Gerhard Beenen has created a final presentation to provide the task force at their next meeting and then provided to the board for review and potential action in June. Association operations • Administration: Met with an owner regarding concerns about rental properties and his desire for a rental registry. Reviewed restaurant vendor proposals for SHARC café. Continue to participate in numerous ongoing monthly meetings with EDCO, SLED and other area councils. Work continues on the update to the Design Manual and newly formed IT Strategic Plan task force. • Accounting: Audit fieldwork took place in April. Continue to process RPP and MPP www.sunriverowners.org
payments as summer draws closer. • Communications: Created website pages for summer events including Turf Tunes, ticketed concert and Uncorked. Created marketing materials and press release for Elle King concert to promote through social media and print and launched ticket sale announcements. Created materials for Natural Resources explaining what a protective root zone is to share with owners and contractors. Reached out to the board candidates requesting required information for the Scene, voter pamphlet and the website. • Community Development: There were 115 administrative reviews in April. Continue to issue compliance letters for design and rule violations with one receiving a citation. Project permit compliance resulted in three citations and two warnings. Continue assistance with the update for the Design Manual. Turn to Highlights, page 7
By Gerhard Beenen SROA, like all other “municipal” organizations, has an operating budget that requires some form of “taxation” to provide the revenues necessary to operate. SROA pays the people who plow our roads, repair our pathways, maintain our common areas, staff and maintain our aquatic/recreation facilities, etc. And like many other homeowner associations, there is an annual HOA fee. How do we compare? HOA fees can vary significantly. The current SROA annual maintenance fee of $148.54/month is significantly less than the HOA fee for, say, a condo in Hawaii, which can exceed $1,000/month. And they don’t have to plow snow off their roads in the winter! Perhaps more germane, other Central Oregon resort communities such as Black Butte Ranch west of Sisters has a monthly HOA fee of $682 and Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond has a monthly HOA fee of $337. Even closer to home, Crosswater has a monthly HOA fee of $415 and Caldera Springs has a monthly HOA fee of $305. While no two HOA fees cover the same services and amenities, with the exception of direct ownership in a golf course, Sunriver HOA fees cover a wider range of services and amenities than most resort communities. An HOA fee is typically one component of a variety of fees that owners often pay. For example, some Sunriver owners have a condo association fee they pay in addition to the SROA maintenance fee. And as we all know, if you want to make use of SROA recreational amenities (SHARC, Member Pool, boat launch, tennis and pickleball courts), you pay $60/year for a Member Preference Program (MPP) card. All Sunriver property owners also pay Deschutes County property taxes, bonds/levies (for schools, libraries, etc.) and the Sunriver Service District for police and fire protection. Are we being asked to pay too much? No doubt there are Sunriver owners who believe the cost of ownership in Sunriver is too high. But let’s put these fees into context. The SROA maintenance fee pays for maintenance of our roads, pathways and common areas. Those of us who have braved winter in Sunriver (April this year) Turn to Report, page 5 SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2022
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have seen SROA crews in their heavy equipment to keep our roads clear of snow and ice. Those who live near Fort Rock Park have experienced the inconvenience of new tunnel construction. Those of us who walk or bicycle our pathways know what a unique experience they bring. Those who enjoy solitude know how peaceful a walk, on a new pathway, in Mary McCallum Park will be (and soon to also have a running-water restroom). Likewise, MPP and Recreation Plus Program (RPP) fees help maintain and staff our recreational facilities. Is the MPP fee of $60/year too much for access to one indoor and two outdoor pools, tennis and pickleball courts, boat launch and shuttle service, an exercise facility, shared living room space with coffee as well
as a number of other discounts? For year-round residents such as myself, Sunriver is a bargain. However, for those who only have time to spend a few weeks here each year, their perspective can be different. And if you rent out your home, being part of the RPP program can be a significant cost. Rental homes, however, make significantly more use of our amenities than a year-round resident such as myself. Fees are never liked but often necessary. I want to assure all Sunriver owners that your Finance Committee and the SROA Board scrutinize all fees carefully. We look for ways to make sure that those who benefit the most pay more. We also work with SROA management to find ways to keep all fees as low as possible. Personally, I think our track record is quite good. Over the past 10 years, the annual maintenance fee has risen at
Does SROA Have Your Email or Emergency Info? Only Sunriver owners with an email on file receive timely news and notifications, online surveys, etc. If you have previously provided this information you do not need to contact us. If you believe SROA does not have your email, fill out a form at: www.sunriverowners.org/updatemyinformation Owners are also encouraged to fill out SROA’s emergency contact form so we may reach you, or a designated person, in the event of an incident or emergency at your home. This may include noticing an open door or window, winter damage or a tree on your home following a windstorm. Having the information to reach you can help save you thousands of dollars in damages. Find the emergency contact form at: www.sunriverowners.org/emergency
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traditional monopoly model for telecom services. This model reduces or eliminates the need for government regulation and the telecom lobbyists hired to protect the monopolies. According to a recent report, the telecommunications industry spent $234 million on lobbying during the 116th Congress alone, or nearly $320,000 a day. Douglas County in southwest Oregon began its telecom work at the same time Wasco County did. A recent study concluded that Douglas FastNet is now saving over $28 million annually for education, medical applications, and government. When opportunities exist to stem the concentration of wealth in favor of strengthening local communities, that consideration should be included in the discussion.
Given all of these factors, when faced with the choice of putting a proposed new 10-year contract with TDS/ BendBroadband before you, or waiting to see what a few more months might bring, the task force voted 5-2 to wait. Task force chair Gerhard Beenen has done an outstanding job in leading this effort, as will be obvious to readers of the interim report he has prepared (which will be posted to the SROA website, once available). In the meantime, you can read what the task force has accomplished, to date, at www. sunriverowners.org/telecommunications The task force will be doing its best to either find a path to community ownership, or ask for your approval of a new contract with TDS/BendBroadband that will result in fiber to the premises throughout Sunriver. Better broadband is coming, as we try to prepare the best long-term option for SROA owners.
NOTICE OF ELECTION SROA Board of Directors
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a compound annual rate of 4.2%, only slightly higher than the rise in the U.S. Consumer Price Index of 2.8%. Over that same time frame, owners have benefited from a new boat launch, improved roads and pathways, new tunnels, updated pickleball and tennis courts, rejuvenated Mary McCallum and Fort Rock parks, a new Member Pool, improved fire safety, etc. It is understandable that some owners find our fees too high and rising too quickly. When put into context, I think most owners can see Sunriver remains a bargain. Owners can view what SROA’s maintenance fee supports on the website at www. sunriverowners.org/departments/accounting. You can also find the benefits of a MPP card at www.sunriverowners.org/ memberpreference – Gerhard Beenen is the treasurer of the SROA Board of Directors and chair of the Finance Committee. beenen@srowners. org
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Artwork chosen for Sunriver Music Festival 2022 poster
Junriver 45th SEASON
AUGUST 8-21, 2022
SUNRIVER & BEND, OREGON •cascade Sunset' - Sally MacAllister
Sally MacAllister’s original painting, oil on canvas 16x20, “Cascade Sunset” has been selected as Sunriver Music Festival’s poster artwork for 2022. Each year, the festival features an artist local to Central Oregon for the season’s poster. Artists were invited to submit a piece for consideration and a jury of professional artists from the Artist’s Gallery Sunriver selected Sally’s artwork. Sally MacAllister’s original artwork is a 16x20 original oil on canvas, is custom framed by Eastlake Framing, and will be a featured auction item at 2022’s annual fundraiser, Festival Faire, on July 10, at the Sunriver Resort Great Hall.
Sunriver Music Festival posters are available for $20 ($28 shipped). Framed posters are $75. Notecards with festival art throughout the years are $20 for a pack of 10. All merchandise is available at the Sunriver Music Festival office in The Village at Sunriver and art through the years can be viewed at sunrivermusic.org. In the words of artist Sally MacAllister: “Although I did not grow up in a family of any practicing artists, I did grow up surrounded by good art and good artists. My father was a journalist of the great Southwest and he and my mother also owned the Desert Southwest Art Gallery in Palm Desert. There
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the Women’s Ministry. Gerhard Beenen: Has more than 25 years of management experience in the electronics/ semiconductor industry, serving in a variety of management positions. Served on the Oregon Technology Industry Council. Currently serves as a member of the SROA Board of Directors, as SROA Board Treasurer, as chair of the SROA Finance Committee and as a member of SROA’s Telecommunications Task Force. Has served as a treasurer for the Sunriver Service District Managing Board for the past two
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The 2022 SROA board candidates for this year’s election are, left to right: Linda Beard, Gerhard Beenen, Larry Ishmael (photo unavailable) and David Williams.
years. Has served on the board of the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory for the past four years. Larry Ishmael: Has been Vice President of Sales and Marketing at four different Fortune 500 companies, has been a consultant in privatizations in Latin America,
and has been a professor of economics, management and entrepreneurship at Northwest University. Has been the author of published articles on Latin American privatization and has been featured speaker at international conferences. Has served as a volunteer for a variety of civic organizations
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and has served on the boards of several civic and business organizations, including boards of a hospital and a school district. David Williams: Has a background serving for 14 years in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Navy, both as an enlisted service member and as an officer. Responsibilities included managing construction of Strategic Weapons Facilities at Trident Submarine Base. Was employed by Weyerhaeuser Company for 23 years, serving in engineering and management positions. Served for three years as member of the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory Board of Directors.
were many childhood road trips visiting artists in their studios from Tucson to New Mexico.” “I enjoyed creating, but never pursued painting as anything more than a part-time interest. I did take a few studio classes at the University of California but chose to major in Art History. Raising a family and working full-time precluded time to practice art. “Seven years ago, I was diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. I had pictured an active retirement that was now changed and challenged. One of the first books I read in researching this disease was a biography by Anne Romney and her journey with MS. She left me with a poignant piece of advice – one that surely applies to anyone facing a chronic disease: ‘pursue your passion.” My passion, even though a latent one, was painting. And so, my journey – on a new path – began.” “Three years ago, my husband and I retired and settled in Bend. My immediate task was to find an instructor and get immersed in the art community. I am an active member Turn to Poster, page 8
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• Natural Resources: Mailed outreach postcards to property owners with woodpiles close to structures. Prepared and mailed LFR courtesy letters. Prepared 1,500 ponderosa seedlings to celebrate Arbor Day. Internal review of the Sunriver LFR Plan continues. • IT: Continue to research alternatives for a new telephone server. Addressed and notified employees of email phishing scams. Daily data update for MPP, RPP card purchases/ renewals for gate access system. Created document to track progress of IT Strategic Plan Task Force members. • Public Works: All tennis/ pickleball courts are ready for play. Several downed trees were cleaned up following a brief windstorm. New gates were installed at river access to replace the gates damaged during a vandalism incident last year. Fort Rock tunnel replacement is on schedule and expected to be open at the end of May. New nature path at Mary McCallum Park is complete. Crack seal completed. There were two full plows due to snow in April. Concrete sealing was done on the hardscape on circles at Abbot/Beaver. Concrete decks at SHARC have been sealed. Cleared last of the sand from piping at the tot pool, which have been plugged for several years. Still seeking candidates to fill open technician positions. • Recreation/SHARC: April started off busy with spring break crowds. Replastering of the outdoor pool started and expected to be completed before Memorial weekend. It is expected to expand SHARC’s operating hours as soon as staffing allows from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mike Sweet has joined the team as the Aquatics Director. Recruitment is improving with 25 lifeguard applications received and have certified six new guards to date. Still seeking candidates to fill a full-time events coordinator and Member Services position. Held an employee summer kickoff event allowing employees to meet new team members. The meeting adjourned at 11 a.m. The next SROA board work session will take place at 9 a.m. June 17 followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 18. To watch the meeting live via YouTube, or at a later time, visit the meeting date on SROA website calendar for the YouTube link. Meeting minutes, once approved, are available on the SROA website at www.sunriverowners.org SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2022
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Oregonians urged to create defensible space to be better prepared for wildfire By Oregon State Fire Marshal With much of Oregon seeing another year of continued drought and the wildfire outlook for this summer very concerning, the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal would like to remind Oregonians of the importance of defensible space around their home and property. Good defensible space can not only prevent embers from igniting your home, but it can also prevent flames from reaching your home altogether. You can protect your home and community from wildfire with some simple steps. A key to good defensible space is to keep it defined, keep grass and weeds cut low and always be prepared to respond to wildfire. With this in mind, the Office of State Fire Marshal
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urges you to look around your property. Look for areas where glowing embers could ignite spot fires and vulnerable areas like decks, patios, and fences that can spread flames to your home. The most significant risk of buildings catching on fire during a wildfire is the advancing ember shower that can reach your property long before an actual flame front. “Wildfire safety starts with all of us and our property. Now is a good time to take action to prepare our homes, families, and communities for wildfires by starting on our property before there is smoke on the horizon,” said Oregon State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple. To address the risk of wildfire, the Office of State Fire Marshal recommends the following steps people can take right now to help protect them-
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selves against the upcoming fire season: • Clear roofs and gutters of dead leaves, debris, and pine needles that could catch embers • Ensure your roof is in good repair • Move any flammable material away from exterior walls, e.g., mulch, flammable plants, leaves and needles, firewood piles • Remove anything stored underneath decks or porches • Give your home a noncombustible area where a fire in the landscape can’t reach your home • Keep lawns and native grasses mowed during high fire danger conditions. • Remove ladder fuels (vegetation under trees) so a surface fire cannot reach the crowns. While defensible space at the individual home offers protection, communities can be better protected when every home in the area creates defensible space. This significantly increases the chances that more homes will survive a wildfire event. “By taking a neighborhood approach to defensible space
The most crucial defensible space is the 0 to 5 foot zone around directly surrounding your home and structures.
and community preparedness, you also protect our firefighters,” said Ruiz-Temple. “Ultimately, individuals taking the
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soothing expanse of rolling hills and fields – even the juniper that punctuate the high desert are an inspiration. What is my style? Not an easy answer as I am still exploring and learning so much about painting and myself. I do know that broad and bold brushstrokes are so satisfying, and the magic of a colorful palette is so exciting. I tend toward abstract landscapes, not intending to replicate what I see but evoke the feelings I sense before me.” “I am so honored to partner with Sunriver Music Festival’s 45th season. Art meets art. I hope each viewer of my “Cascade Sunset” is left feeling the warmth of a cold winter’s day, sensing the pride of stoic winter trees as they wait for Spring, and hearing the soft music of the slow winter river.”
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noxious weed species have extensive root systems (rhizomes) which can curate new plants after the tops of the plants have been removed. Other species can produce tens of thousands of seeds from a single plant in just one growing season. The timing of a weed’s lifecycle is inexact and can depend on weather, soil conditions and other factors. In Sunriver, noxious weeds generally emerge in early June, and will mature throughout the summer (when flowers become visible) before going to seed. Now is a good time for property owners to put together a battle plan for the summer noxious weed season. Spotted knapweed, Dalmatian toadflax, bull and Canada thistle are the most common examples of noxious weeds in Sunriver. However, instances of Russian thistle have been identified in recent years. A frequent question we get about noxious weeds is… “what do they look like?” Photos, descriptions, and removal tactics are on the SROA website so owners can become familiar with these weeds before heading outside to look for them. Also included on the website
are examples of native wildflowers that may be confused for noxious weeds but should be left in place in Sunriver. To prevent further spread throughout Sunriver, walk your property to look for noxious weeds – especially in areas where weeds have been present in the past. Once a seed bed has been established, it can take several seasons to eradicate noxious weeds from an area. If you found knapweed in one area of your property last year, for example, chances are excellent you’ll find it there again this year. Further, these plants have different shapes and forms depending on their growth cycle. Knapweed and thistle appear as rosettes early in the season before developing multiple branching stems that terminate in egg-shaped buds. Toadflax seedlings develop into tall shoots with yellow
flowers while Russian thistle appears as a fleshy leafed sprout and turns into a round bushy, highly branched mature plant. Recognizing these noxious weeds before they mature can make control measures easier. Finally, remember that these weeds have evolved to out-compete other plants. They are good at blending in with native vegetation, and growth is staggered throughout the season. It is not unusual to inspect a property in the morning and locate no noxious weeds, only to re-inspect in the afternoon to discover several have become visible. Knapweed and bull thistle are most effectively removed by pulling, and toadflax by spraying (as pulling toadflax can stimulate growth). Russian thistle can be controlled by mechanical pulling or mowing of young plants and chemically controlled with herbicides as mature plants. When pulling, grip the plant firmly at the
base, give the plant a wiggle (or loosen the dirt in the immediate area with a narrow hand tool), and pull, removing as much of the taproot as possible. Long sleeves and gloves are recommended. Pulled plants must be bagged and disposed of in the trash to prevent spread. Whenever chemical treatment is used, multiple applications are necessary to completely kill the weed and prevent disbursement of seed. To assist property owners with meeting the requirement to control noxious weeds on their private properties, SROA’s Natural Resources Department staff will be inspecting private properties throughout the month of June and will notify owners in mid-July if weeds are present on their properties. SROA also inspects for noxious weeds on commons and undertakes both spraying and pulling activities throughout the summer. SROA’s 22nd annual “War on Weeds,” a community-wide effort to pull noxious weeds on commons will take place in August. For more information, visit the Natural Resource Departments page on the SROA website at www.suriverowners. org or email staff at naturalresources@srowners.org
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Waterfowl mothers raise their young in the waterways around Sunriver By Kelli Neumann, Animal Programs Manager Mothering is not for the faint of heart. Even for wildlife mothers, it is often exceptionally challenging to successfully raise “the next generation.” Elements like fickle spring weather, food availability, predation, and the sheer number of a brood can all affect the success of the young regardless of the underlying dedication of the mother. Whatever the outcome, motherly devotion can be observed in many diverse species this spring and it inspires some of the most empathic reactions from the watching human world. Mother waterfowl have, arguably, some of the most adorable offspring. Nothing tugs at the heartstrings quite like ducklings with their little bills and tiny webbed feet, paddling frantically to keep up with their watchful mother. Waterfowl belong to the family Anatidae. This group of birds possess special oils which help their feathers shed water, thus they are often found floating, paddling, or diving in local ponds or rivers. Most species of water birds undertake seasonal migrations and return to breeding grounds farther north than where they wintered. They are generally
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A wood duck momma and her ducklings.
monogamous and after reconnecting with their mate and establishing an appropriate nesting site the mother will lay a small pile of cream-white eggs over several days. The total number of eggs laid in a single nesting attempt is referred to as a clutch. Waterfowl will lay a relatively large clutch of up to 14 or more eggs depending on the species. Once all the eggs are laid, the mother will settle herself quietly on the nest and begin the process of using her body to heat her little embryos. For incubation and the resulting development to occur, an egg must be kept at a temperature of around 99.9 degrees regardless of the surrounding weather. To maintain this tem-
perature the mother bird raises her body temperature, which is accomplished by an increase in metabolism. During incubation she will rapidly burn through fat stores acquired in winter feeding grounds and most waterfowl will lose up to a third of their body weight keeping eggs warm enough to develop. Some females have even been known to starve to death on a nest, passing the last of her warmth into her egg-bound young. Female waterfowl will spend anywhere from 75% to 95% of their time sitting tight on their eggs, protecting them from predation and keeping them carefully positioned to maintain the correct temperature.
Chicks are fully developed inside the egg after three weeks. At this stage, the mother bird can hear small chirps from the chicks inside the shell and soothingly murmurs back to them to acquaint them with her voice. When hatching, baby birds first break the surface of the egg with a small tooth on the tip of their beak, this accomplishment is called pipping. Once chicks have pipped, they are breathing outside air. Here they pause and rest before turning in a slow circle, working the egg tooth through the shell like a can opener. Since female waterfowl wait to incubate their young until all the eggs are laid the chicks all hatch at the same time. While they emerge cramped and damp from the egg, they quickly find refuge in their mother’s wings and breast feathers and their down quickly dries against her warm body. While nestled in, they are coated with the waterproofing oil she has preened onto her feathers. Being precocial birds, the chicks emerge ready to follow their devoted parent, but often spend their first night at the nest. Many waterfowl species nest on the ground while others lay eggs on high platforms or in tree cavities. Waterfowl young hatch capable of feeding themselves and moving independently after hatching but they are still just fuzzy tiny versions of their adult self, and it will be almost two months before they
can fly. Those whose parents have chosen lofty nests, such as wood ducks or harlequin ducks, must take a dramatic leap of faith to follow their mother to the safety of water. Young, flightless birds are an easy meal for any predatory animal and while some will be deterred by a chick’s ability to swim away, other predators such as mink and fish are aquatic themselves. Mortality is often high and sometimes less than 10% will survive. The most important factor in determining the success of young appears to be access to the appropriate habitat. Wetlands with a mix of thick vegetation and open water are essential for a mother to shelter her young during their most vulnerable stage. A lack of suitable habitat forces mothers to travel far overland, increasing her family’s exposure to predators and leaving exhausted young struggling to keep up. Less available habitat also increases the concentration of predators in any remaining suitable areas. Sunriver and Lake Aspen are home to several breeding waterfowl species. We have already spotted baby goslings from the numerous Canada geese. Soon the mallards will emerge with their little yellow and black ducklings, and you will see mother mergansers in the faster waters fishing with their piggy-backing young. Turn to Mothers, page 11
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Observatory expands nighttime offerings in June By Bob Grossfeld June’s summer night sky is rising above the observatory and the staff is excited to share its beauty and wonder, as the early summer constellations start to appear. Patience is key, days are long, and we need to wait for the dark of the night. The solstice is on June 21 and, for us in the Northern Hemisphere, this solstice marks the longest day of the year. Early dawns. Long days. Late sunsets. Short nights. The sun is high in the sky during the month. Viewing of the sun through the observatory’s solar telescopes will be wonderful. Ancient cultures understood solstices, as they mapped the sun’s path across the sky, the length of daylight, and the location of the sunrise and sunset all shifted in
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If you are wondering about the largest, most majestic waterfowl species on the lake – the trumpeter swans and their family plans – spring isn’t over just yet. We are still hopeful Val may lay a clutch of eggs and begin her process of becoming a mother.
a regular way throughout the year. They built monuments, such as Stonehenge, to follow the sun’s yearly progress. Today, we know that the solstice is an astronomical event, caused by Earth’s tilt on its axis and its motion in orbit around the sun. Earth doesn’t orbit upright. Instead, our world is tilted on its axis by 23 1/2 degrees. Earth’s Northern and Southern hemispheres trade places in receiving the sun’s light and warmth most directly. At the June solstice, Earth is positioned in its orbit so that our world’s North Pole is leaning most toward the sun. The bright full moon on June 14 will be a “supermoon.” A supermoon is a full moon that occurs when the moon is near perigee (the point in the moon’s orbit where it is closest to Earth). By this definition, there can be several supermoons in a year. This term “supermoon” was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979 and specifies that the Moon must be within 90% of perigee. This is the second of the “supermoons” in 2022, with May, July and August also fitting that category. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the “Strawberry Moon” because it signaled the time of year to gather ripening fruit. It
also coincides with the peak of the strawberry harvesting season. This moon has also been known as the “Rose Moon” and the “Honey Moon.” During the month of June, we will be expanding our nighttime programs. Remember to get your reservations in early, as most of our programs were filled last summer, and I expect the same this year. This will be the first summer season with our newly expanded observatory addition. We have some great improvements for the summer ahead. I am excited to see the weather improve and have the observatory available for viewing. As always, the observatory staff looks forward to helping visitors explore the Milky Way this summer with our many
PHOTO CREDIT: NASA/GODDARD/LUNAR RECONNAISSANCE ORBITER
This image illustrates the difference in the apparent size and brightness of the moon during a supermoon. The left half shows the apparent size of a supermoon (full moon at perigee), while the right half shows the apparent size and brightness of a micromoon (full moon at apogee).
fine telescopes. Star clusters, nebulae and binary stars will be prime targets, producing the gratifying “oohs” and “oh, wow” exclamations from people looking through the scopes.
Be sure to check out our web page at www.snco.org or check us out on Facebook. We look forward to seeing you all soon and thanks again for all your support.
Tern offers widespread community support By Wes Perrin The Second Tern Thrift Store not only provides strong financial support for Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory but, as manager Susan Ertsgaard likes to point out, it also plays an active role in helping those less fortunate in the local community. Groups receiving items from
the Tern include, among others: Central Oregon Veterans Outreach (COVO), Thrive Community Resources, Furnish Hope, Home for Good Prison Ministry, La Pine Lions Club, and La Pine Community Closet. Home furnishings, clothing and household essentials are in demand as are toys, sleeping bags and bikes.
Ertsgaard cited some specific examples: a weekly basket of clothing is organized by volunteer Nancy Sheridan and given to COVO. In addition, sleeping bags have been provided for veterans experiencing homelessness. Volunteer Tom Kelly rounded up more than 25 items ranging from pots Turn to Tern, page 12
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Prescribed burning helps to protect nearby communities Firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District implemented 980 acres of prescribed fire within the wildland-urban interface adjacent to Sunriver in mid-May. Fire managers conducted understory vegetation burns to reduce those fuels accumulation to decrease the risk of high-intensity wildfire. The Sunriver-area prescribed fire included 700 acres adjacent to Cottonwood Road between Highway 97 and Sunriver, 280 acres south of Ann’s Butte and west of the Three Rivers subdivision. Firefighters also planned a 1,300 acre burn along Highway 97 and south of Lava River Cave and 750 acres east of Newberry Estates adjacent to County Road 21 in La Pine. Additionally, if favorable conditions occur, fire managers will implement 150 acres of prescribed fire west of Bend. Prescribed fires can protect homes from tragic wildfires. Fire management officials work with smoke specialists to plan prescribed burns and are conducted when weather is most likely to move smoke away from communities For more information on hazardous fuels reduction projects in Central Oregon, visit the interactive website at centraloregonfire. org/ or visit www.fs.usda.gov/deschutes and follow on Twitter @ CentralORFire. Text “COFIRE to 888-777 to receive wildfire and prescribed fire text alerts.
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Due to COVID -19 meetings below may still be on hiatus. Contact them for information.
Monday Ladies Lunch and Bridge 11 a.m. Grille at Crosswater. Sign up: katiewayland02@gmail.com Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Pozzi building at the Sunriver Nature Center
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Great Decisions 4-6 p.m. third Wednesday of the month, Crescent room at SHARC. Info: 503-292-0133
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Sunriver You: June schedule pétanque, pickleball and candidate forum By Helen Heeren The SROA Board Candidates Forum via Zoom is a great way to get to know the candidates running for the board, their views, priorities and answers to your questions. For summer recreation, the Introduction to Pétanque and Introduction to Pickleball classes are designed to get you out and playing these sports. All classes require registration through www.sunriveryou. com. Registration closes 24 hours before the class start time. Please plan ahead, and sign up before the 24-hour deadline if you want to attend a class. In the case of Zoom classes, you will be sent the virtual attendance link 48 hours before and again as a reminder
2 hours before the class starts. • Learn to play pétanque Two classes: Tuesday, June 7, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Meet at the pétanque courts at Mary McCallum Park. Learn to play this popular French outdoor game, which is similar to bocce, horseshoes and lawn bowling. Pétanque is easy to learn and does not require particular abilities or experience. This social game is ideal for all ages and Sunriver’s warm summer days. The rules, terminology and techniques of the game will be explained. By the end you will be ready to play on your own, it’s that simple. You are welcome to stay after the class and practice with each other. All of the equipment needed
will be provided. Sign up for the first or second session. Capacity of this class is limited. Registration is required, no walk-ins allowed. • Introduction to pickleball Two classes: Friday, June 17, 9:30-11 a.m. or Monday, July 18, 9:30-11 a.m. taught by Joe Keenan, Dave Cassing and others TBD at the pickleball courts at Fort Rock Park. In 2020, 4.2 million people played pickleball in the U.S., up from 3.46 million in 2019, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s 2021 Topline Participation Report released in February 2021. That’s a whopping 21.3% increase from 2019 to 2020, the highest of any U.S. sport!
If you have been wanting to join the craze, but aren’t sure how to start, we have a class for you. This class will cover a brief history of the sport with a little on its adoption and growth in Sunriver. Next will be an overview of the rules and scoring. The instructors will demonstrate basic pickleball skills and give information on how to go forward in the pickleball world with your new knowledge (e.g., take a lesson with a pro, join a local club, etc.). At that point the class will be officially over, but if you care to stay and practice these basic skills and even try a practice game, the courts may be available for you to do that. If you have a pickleball paddle, please bring it. Sign up for one class only. Capacity of
this class is limited. Registration is required, no walk-ins allowed. • SROA Board of Directors Candidate Forum Thursday, June 23, 4 p.m. via Zoom. The annual SROA Board of Directors elections are coming up, and there are 3 open seats on the board. Don’t miss this chance to meet the candidates. This forum is intended to get to know the candidates and their priorities regarding Sunriver, so that you can make an informed decision when you vote. Each candidate will have a few minutes to introduce themselves and their reason for running for the board. Then the session will be opened for questions from the Zoom audience. The moderator will field the questions and each candidate will have an opportunity to answer. We can’t promise that every question will be addressed, but we hope to get to as many as possible. The election ballot and voter information will go in the mail to owners in early July.
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Everyone who is curious about the bold and dynamic future of Sunriver Music Festival are invited to an opportunity to meet the festival’s maestro Brett Mitchell during a happy hour event from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 10. The event will be held at Open Space Event Studios in Bend (220 NE Lafayette St on the corner of Lafayette & 2nd). Drinks will be for sale and light appetizers served. There will be a special guest appearance from rising star John Fawcett on violin while accompanied by Mitchell. RSVPs requested but not required. Free admission. For more information email information@sunrivermusic.org or call 541-593-2018. THE REAL ESTATE EXPERT YOUR FRIENDS RECOMMEND! John Gibson Principal Broker Certified Residential Specialist JohnGibsonPC@aol.com
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sunriver women’s club President’s message As incoming president, the first order of business is to recognize and thank Nancy Fischer for her dedication and service to the Sunriver Women’s Club (SRWC). She served as president for three years with passion that was obvious to all. The theme for the coming year is: “Sunriver Women’s Club, a Place to Connect; Sharing Fun, Talents and Philanthropy.” There are many ways to connect including hiking groups throughout the summer, Celebrate 50 on June 2, the Community Picnic on July 20, birthday lunches and the annual Art Fair. As we connect for fun, we also are committed to making a difference in south Deschutes County. In 2021 our organization granted $58,413 to nonprofit agencies serving vulnerable clients. This year promises to continue that success with the Power of 50 for Education. Check the website for the latest information at www. sunriverwomensclub.org –Debbie Baker, SRWC President Programs: Enjoy the summer. Our monthly luncheons will be back starting in September with the Welcome Event. More details will be published as the date draws closer. Membership: Summer has finally arrived. Time to get out and hike, kayak, and just enjoy the sun. All year long SRWC provides opportunities for fun activities and fundraising for
our philanthropy programs. If you are new to Sunriver or the surrounding communities, would like to make friendships to last a lifetime, and enjoy giving back to your community then the Sunriver Women’s Club is the place for you. Check out our website and learn all about our amazing organization at www.sunriver womensclub.org Hearty Soles Hiking Group: June hikes include Duffy Lake; 6.8 miles, elevation gain 850 feet, on the west side of Three Fingered Jack. Contact hike leader Bev Sherrer at bevsherrer@gmail.com. Members who can lead a hike can contact heartysoles@sunriverwomensclub.org. Central Cascades hiking permits are not needed until June 15. Leaders/hikers must be Sunriver Women’s Club members; see https:// sunriverwomensclub.org for more info. Power of 50 for Education: Everyone in our community can help more children and youth be successful in reaching grade and graduation requirements in south Deschutes County. Support the effort by contributing to the fund with a $50 recurring donation or a one-time donation of any amount. Sunriver Art Fair: Sunriver Art Fair is seeking volunteers for this summer’s event. This is your chance to help the SRAF. Starting in June you can volunteer for a shift that includes being a booth sitter, helping with logistics, staffing the Informa-
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tion Booth, or helping at the Children’s booth. Signups will occur online via SignUpGenius. Schedules can be accessed from either the SRWC website or SRAF website beginning in June. If you need any assistance signing up or have questions email Patty Pitera at edpitera@ aol.com. We need everyone’s help to make the 2022 Art Fair a success. Volunteering is a lot of fun. Join us. Fred Meyer Rewards: You can help the SRWC earn donations every time you shop by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to the SRWC at www.fredmeyer.com/i/com munity/community-rewards.
Search by our name, “Sunriver Women’s Club” or by our nonprofit number BQ165. Amazon Smile: If you use Amazon for any of your online shopping, please consider using Amazon Smile and select the Sunriver Women’s Club: https://smile.amazon.com/ ch/51-0186089. A percentage of any purchase is donated. We Care: If you are aware of members who could use a word of support to lift their spirits, a note of sympathy or congratulations send the information to our “We Care” coordinator, Linda Rico, at correspondingsecretary@ sunriverwomensclub.org
All are welcome to community summer picnic One of the highlights of summer is the Sunriver Women’s Club annual Sunriver Area Community Picnic. This year’s picnic will take place Wednesday, July 20 from 4 p.m. to dusk at Mary McCallum Park on the banks of the Deschutes River, located west of the marina off Deschutes Road. The picnic is open to all Turn to Picnic, page 19
SRWC identifies Power of 50 for Education project A newly formed collaboration has been identified as the recipient of the Power of 50 for Education funds. The Sunriver Women’s Club established the Power of 50 for Education with the goal of raising $50,000 to impact student success in south Deschutes County. The collaboration evolved from the club’s philanthropy team’s outreach to the community seeking ways to best target the funds. In response, community and educational leaders convened to identify how they can partner to support students with high needs in achieving grade level and graduation requirements. In 2021, the graduation rate for La Pine High School dropped to 59%, which is a 17% decrease from the previous year and lower than any other Bend high school. The power of this collaboration is that it will access the various partner’s collective expertise and resources, while leveraging the Sunriver Women’s Club’s $50,000 donation. The collaboration will continue to seek ongoing funding for a sustainable and long-term
impact that can increase student success. The Power of 50 for Education has raised over half of the goal and is continuing its fundraising efforts. To join the Sunriver Women’s Club in supporting student success in south Deschutes County go to sunriverwomensclub.org. The collaboration The collaboration of community and education partners will focus on pillars of student support. In 2021-22 the school district implemented a successful national support program for all Bend-La Pine K-12 schools that focuses on students with high needs. This program helps these students during school hours. The collaboration recognized additional efforts outside school hours could address school success more holistically. The group identified four pillars of support that research shows increased student engagement in school. The pillars are: Turn to Power, page 17
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Artists make final nod to spring as we move into summer By Deni Porter Artists at the Artists’ Gallery in The Village at Sunriver are helping bridge spring showers into summer sun with beautiful new art. Visitors and locals both will want to enjoy these new pieces provided by this month’s featured artists. With the relaxation of mask requirements, the gallery is also celebrating the ability of visitors to more easily eat and drink “good stuff ” while attending our Second Saturday celebrations. Saturday, June 11, 4-6 p.m. should be marked on your calendar for a fun time at the gallery. Have a glass of wine or beer and great appetizers with the artists while enjoying the work of the month’s featured artists. A relatively new addition to the gallery is Sunriver local watercolor artist Diane Lay. Lay’s paintings are beautifully delicate. The many translucent
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layers of color work together to make her images colorful yet soft. The artist’s latest project highlights local Central Oregon scenery. Hager Mountain hiking locations supply irresistible wildflowers – especially the arrowhead balsamroot. In a series of pieces, Lay presents first an up close and personal view with one flower and a leaf. Next in the series is a step back to view a clump, and finally a mountainside landscape with the full display of flower masses. It is liquid sunshine.
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Also featured this month is wood print artist Wade Womack. Because of the carving process used in the creation of his pieces, they seem to have a beautiful movement in them. One piece titled “l’agrume” presents a bowl of fruit. This art piece is a jig saw relief print and is made by cutting each color shape out and inking them separately, then fitting them back together to print the image. Then the artist carves a separate plate for the black line and prints it over top. Another piece titled “Bald Eagles” has been produced with a monoprint. The black outline is a
carved work wood block, inked and printed, then the color is hand painted with watercolors. In Womack’s “Ravens” the birds appear to be having a somewhat heated conversation. Potter Dori Kite is known for her desire to continually try new glazes and techniques. One of her recent series is inspired by ravens behaving badly. These pieces required learning a new decorative technique that (as usual) she had never tried before. The artist experimented with masking tape, wax paper and wax resist for the series entitled “Jail Birds.” Her latest series uses slip trailing to outline butterflies and sunflowers by using empty fabric paint tubes to squeeze a runny clay infused with black stain into lines. Long time gallery favorite Diane Miyauchi produces some of the most popular pottery in Central Oregon. Visitors have been collecting her practical and beautiful bowls, plates, cups and serving pieces for years. In a nod to springtime, Miyauchi has added
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colorful pieces for use in your garden or to hang in the breeze on your patio. Artists’ Gallery Sunriver Village is in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver. For more information, call 541-5934382 or visit www.artistsgallery sunriver.com
Rules protecting workers against high heat, smoke The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) announced today the adoption of rules to protect workers from the hazards of high heat and wildfire smoke. The heat rule addresses access to shade and cool water, preventive cool-down breaks, and prevention plans, information, and training. The wildfire smoke rule includes an array of exposure assessments and controls, and training and communication.
Both rules encompass initial protective measures for workers who rely on employer-provided housing, included as part of farm operations. The rules, which take effect June 15 for heat and July 1 for wildfire smoke, are the most protective of their kind in the United States. The rules reflect the need to strengthen protections in the workplace against the extraordinary hazards of high heat and wildfire smoke while focusing on the needs
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Turf Tunes free concerts return to SHARC SROA NEWS – The Sunriver Owners Association is excited to announce the return of Turf Tunes, its free concert series at SHARC. The series kicks-off June 19 and runs every Sunday through July 17. This year’s events feature an earlier starting time (3 p.m.) and the opportunity for an hour or so of family-friendly
Concert Lineup • June 19: Company Grand • June 26: Aladinsane • July 3: Leadbetter • July 10: Blackstrap Bluegrass • July 17: Juju Eyeball activities and shopping with a variety of food and product vendors prior to the concert.
Turf Tunes concerts are free and held from 3 to 6 p.m. in the outdoor John Gray Amphitheater at SHARC. Blankets and low-profile chairs welcome. Well mannered children welcome, but please leave pets at home. For more information and entry details, visit www.sunriver sharc.com/turftunes
SROA NEWS – Nothing beats the heat of summer like a leisurely float on the Deschutes River. As we move into warmer months, the Sunriver Owners Association has again partnered with Sunriver Resort in providing river shuttle pickup service for SROA owners with a valid Member Preference ID card. The service will be offered daily via online reservation. Pickup service will be for those owners who float from the SROA boat launch to the canoe takeout area only. The shuttle can only transport kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and other hard-sided, standard-length watercraft, and owners will be responsible for the loading/unloading of their own watercraft. The shuttle can’t take tubes, rafts, fishing pontoons or other inflatables. To make a reservation, visit www.sunriverowners.org/ rivershuttle and click the reservation button. The reservation system (Schedulicity) is the same program SROA has used in the past for lap swim and fitness reservations. If you already have a Schedulicity account, you don’t have to create a new one. Reservations can be made up to 72 hours in advance. The shuttle is available now through Labor Day. Please note that dates, times and availability subject to change without notice.
Sunriver Anglers Club schedules two June outings The Sunriver Anglers Club has planned two club outings in June to take advantage of early, local fishing opportunities. On June 13, the club will take the short trip to Paulina Lake for a camping and early-bird fishing session provided the roads are open. Hardy anglers will comb the lake hunting trout. About a week later (June 21-24) the club will travel to the Williams River in Southern Oregon to fish for wild, land-locked steelhead. The club was
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enthralled by the February 2022 presentation on Lake Williamson and decided to try their luck against these trophy trout in the Klamath basin. The Sunriver Anglers Club is comprised of a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds who share a common interest in flyfishing. The club is a nonprofit dedicated to the preservation and promotion of responsible angling in the Central Oregon. More information can be obtained at www.sunriveranglers.org
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Don’t kidnap young wildlife; leave them be Young wildlife are rarely orphaned, so leave them where you find them. The advice you are likely to hear if you bring a young wild animal home is “put it back,” and you might get a warning or citation from Oregon State Police, too. Because of the damage it can do to both wildlife and people, removing an animal from the wild is illegal under Oregon wildlife laws. (ORS 497.308 – No person shall remove from its natural habitat or acquire and hold in captivity any live wildlife in violation of the wildlife laws.) Unfortunately, every year around this time, ODFW offices, licensed wildlife rehabilitators, and even Oregon State Police are flooded with calls from people who picked up a deer fawn, elk calf, fledgling bird learning to fly, or other young animal they assumed was orphaned because it was
alone. When removed from the wild, the animal misses the chance to learn where to seek cover, what to eat and how to escape from predators and other dangers. Here’s how to help instead: • Keep pets and other domestic animals away to help wildlife this time of year. Pets will stress wildlife, especially if there are young wildlife or fledgling birds in your yard. Keep dogs on a leash when recreating outside. • If you are certain an animal is orphaned because you saw its parent die, or you see an animal that is injured, please call ODFW, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, or OSP for advice. Deer and elk: Oregon’s deer and elk give birth from May through July. It’s natural for mother animals to leave their young alone and hidden for extended periods of time while they go off to feed, so never
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assume a young animal is orphaned when you see it alone. The mother will return when it’s safe to do so – when people, pets or predators aren’t around. Deer and elk see dogs as a threat to their young so may act aggressively in response to disturbance from a dog. Birds: Some baby birds, called fledglings, may become separated from their parents as they learn to fly. These are sometimes mistaken as abandoned birds. Unless obviously injured, fledglings should be left where they are or lifted carefully back into the nest or onto a branch to avoid predators, so they have the best chance at survival. Ducklings and goslings frequently become separated from their mothers due to disturbance from humans or predators. If you spot young waterfowl without a mother, please leave them alone and leave the area so the mother can return. With the recent detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Oregon, it is more important than ever to avoid close contact with waterfowl (ducks and geese) this spring and summer. Do not feed ducks and geese. Feeding congregates susceptible birds and enables the disease to spread between birds more easily. Also,
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the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) – adopted the rules, which were proposed in February. Proposal of the rules followed a development process that included worker and community stakeholder listening sessions, input and review by rule advisory committees and input from employer and labor
note that Oregon’s wildlife rehabilitators are not currently accepting sick ducks and geese to protect other avian patients and education birds in
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Heaven Can Wait event postponed Heaven Can Wait, a 5K walk and run that was originally scheduled for June 5 at Drake Park, will now be held sometime in October in Redmond. The change was made due to unforeseen logistical challenges in trying to hold the event at Drake Park. Information including the new date and location will be announced as soon as details are confirmed. Participants will have the option of keeping their registration, receiving a refund, deferring their registration until next year or donating their registration fee to the St. Charles Foundation. Heaven Can Wait brings together and celebrates cancer survivors while also remembering the loved ones who have been lost. For updates on the event or to register, visit HeavenCanWait.org stakeholders. The rules build on temporary emergency requirements that were adopted in summer 2021 following several months of stakeholder and community engagement. The rules are part of Oregon’s larger and ongoing work – initiated by Gov. Brown in her March 2020 executive order 20-04 – to mitigate the effects of climate change. “We know the threats posed by high heat and wildfire smoke
are not going away,” said Andrew Stolfi, director of DCBS. “These rules reflect that reality, and they bolster our ability to prepare for those hazards in the workplace.” “As we move forward with these rules, Oregon OSHA will continue to offer free training and education resources to help employers achieve compliance,” said Renee Stapleton, acting administrator for Oregon OSHA.
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Summer visitor services at Newberry National Volcanic Monument underway Newberry National Volcanic Monument has opened key sites to visitors for the season. Lava River Cave is open with daily operations from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. daily through Sept. 15. It is important for visitors to expect delays in being able to enter Lava River Cave due to its popularity and heavy use during the summer, particularly on weekends. To prevent overcrowding and provide a more enjoyable visitor experience, we are closing the gate periodically when our parking lot is full. If people encounter a closed gate during open hours, they should remain patient as staff is monitoring the situation and will reopen the gate regularly throughout the day as space becomes available. During peak days, expect wait times of up to 30 minutes or more to enter the parking area. Visitors must not park and leave their vehicles along the
roadway to access the cave as it creates public safety issues. In addition, pets are not allowed in the cave to protect native wildlife in the cave. Please do not bring pets and leave them in vehicles as there is little shade in the parking area. A valid recreation pass is required at Lava River Cave and may be purchased on-site. Lights to help people explore the cave will be available to rent on site for $5. There are no picnic facilities or water at Lava River Cave. In the interest of preventing the spread of white-nose syndrome to bats that reside in the cave, visitors cannot wear or bring into the cave any clothing or gear you have used in any other cave or mine. Lava Lands Visitor Center also will open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 10. Visitors can hear interpretive talks and view exhibits at the site. In addition, Discover Your Forest,
Visitors to Lava Lands can take a shuttle ride to the top of Lava Butte to enjoy expansive views and a leisurely walk around the butte’s caldera.
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Sunriver Chamber’s June networking events The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend one of its networking events in June. There will not be any events in July and August due to everyone’s busy schedules. Community Potlucks, Coffee Klatches and After Business Hours will resume in September. The June networking events are: • After Business Hours: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7 at the Beards & Bangs in the Sunriver Business Park. Stop by to play pool or foosball, learn about the business, share your business news, work on a jigsaw puzzle and enjoy food and beverages. Email exec@sunriverchamber. com for more information.
Free to attend. • Community Potluck: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8 at SHARC. The cost is $5. In honor of Father’s Day, let’s celebrate the dads in your life by bringing his favorite dish. Please bring food for 10 people and your own utensils and plate. RSVP by June 6 at areapotluck@gmail.com to attend
or to volunteer. • Coffee Klatch: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 10 at First Interstate Bank in the Village at Sunriver. Stop by for coffee and breakfast treats while visiting with community members and business owners and employees. Please RSVP to Turn to Chamber, page 21
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residents, guests and neighbors within the greater Sunriver area. Please bring your own picnic meal and beer or wine if desired. Desserts and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Come and enjoy visiting with others. Live entertainment will be provided by the band Off the Record. Reservations can be made via email to picnic@sunriver womensclub.org or sign-up at the Marketplace or SROA administration office. Deadline to register is July 15. Parking is limited so please carpool, walk or bike, if possible. SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2022
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Fellowship finalizes purchase of their new home The deal was sealed on April 22. Sunriver Christian Fellowship has purchased the main building of the Sunriver Fitness and Aquatics Center at 18135 Cottonwood Road. After a successful re-partitioning of the tax lots and survey, the purchase was completed, including a reciprocal parking agreement with the sellers. The Fellowship has retained David Wilkerson of ORW Architecture to complete the design and prepare construction documents to create a worship space on the ground floor. Plans have been submitted for Deschutes County building permit review and permits are expected in mid-July for the project to begin. Phase one will include infrastructure and safety upgrades and, most importantly, the creation of a sanctuary in the west half of the building where the gym and exercise rooms are located. Construction is projected to begin in July and finish in November. Other phases will include the addition of a kitchen, offices and meeting spaces to facilitate
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A volunteer crew met in April to remove a wall and create a more open space on the upper floor for the temporary worship space. Services will be held here beginning Sunday, June 5.
the community-minded missions of the church. As the Fellowship moves into the new building, they are relying on the myriad of volunteer committees to plan and finalize the many tasks needed to open a new worship space. “We are blessed by the generosity of time, energy, and enthusiasm for our new adventure,” said Rev. Canon Nancy Green. Beginning on Sunday, June 5, the Fellowship will worship upstairs in the new building at 10:30 a.m. The Fellowship will be utilizing the upper meeting room for Sunday services until the remodel of the lower space into a new sanctuary is
A pair of swallows keep a keen eye on their nearby nest box while a herd of elk graze during an early morning in Sunriver’s Great Meadow.
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completed. The upper floor is served by an elevator and is ADA accessible. All services are recorded and are available online at sunriverchristianfellowship.org.
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from dawn to dusk. The cost of the shuttle is $3 per person with ages 2 and under free. Outside of the shuttle operating system, visitors may drive in personal vehicles to the top of Lava Butte when the Lava Lands Welcome Station is open. Time passes for going to the top of Lava Butte may be acquired at the Lava A Full Service Tree Co.
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Free summer transit available between La Pine and Sunriver Live in La Pine but work in Sunriver or vice versa? Ditch your car, save money on gas and leave the driving to someone else on a free shuttle that will run between La Pine and Sunriver now through Labor Day. For the third summer season, Cascades East Transit is providing an employee-focused summer transit service. The free shuttle will operate daily
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Financial challenges lead to layoffs at St. Charles Faced with skyrocketing contract labor, equipment and supply costs – and flat revenue – St. Charles Health System leadership has made the difficult decision to reduce its workforce. The reduction will impact 105 caregivers through layoffs. An additional 76 positions that are currently vacant have also been eliminated. The 105 layoffs – which took place in mid-May – are targeted to mostly non-clinical areas where the organization found through a benchmark data review process that it has more staff than other health systems of a similar size. “For the past two years, our caregivers have taken on and conquered unprecedented challenges to care for our community, which is why it feels particularly unfair that we now find ourselves in this position,” said St. Charles President and CEO Joe Sluka. “While our financial situation isn’t unlike many other health systems around the country, this decision hurts. These are our people.” Even after taking aggressive
steps to address its current financial challenges, which have included both reducing expenses and identifying revenue improvement opportunities, the health system hemorrhaged $21.8 million through April. Year to date, St. Charles is facing a –6.7% operating loss. The organization’s expenses and revenue began deteriorating in the spring of 2020, when its contract labor, equipment and supply costs began to soar at the same time it was forced to significantly reduce the number of surgeries it performed due to pandemic-related restrictions and the need to preserve bed capacity to care for critically ill COVID-19 patients. This imbalance persisted through 2021 as St. Charles experienced three significant surges of COVID-19 patients – at times operating up to 107% of its capacity – making it difficult to resume its pre-pandemic level of surgeries and other services. Further compounding St. Charles’ financial stress is the repayment of the more than $95 million in federal funds it received over the last two years
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to support its operations. Though the workforce changes the health system is making this week are projected to reduce its expenses by approximately $20 million annually, St. Charles will still end 2022 with a substantial operating loss. With a focus on improving the efficiency of its operations, the organization is working toward achieving a positive operating margin by end of 2023 or early in 2024. “It has taken two long years of the pandemic to get us into this situation,” Sluka said, “and it will take at least two years for us to get out of it. But we will. And we will continue to take excellent care of our community now and in the future.” Management and Consulting for Homeowner & Condominium Associations & Projects Managing properties in Central Oregon since 1986
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solutions. The chambers invite you to attend the Regional Workforce Development Summit on Thursday, June 23 at SHARC in Sunriver. The conference is 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. The cost is $125 per person. Email exec@ sunriverchamber.com for more information. To learn more about what is happening in the Sunriver area, subscribe to the chamber’s newsletter by sending an email to exec@sunriverchamber.com or call Executive Director Kristine Thomas at 541-593-8149.
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Beards & Bangs is more than a barbershop By Kristine Thomas Heather Calkins rarely utters the words “no” or “maybe.” Given the choice of using those words or finding a way to make something happen, Calkins opts for the latter. “I have been blessed with having learned what it means to have a terrific work ethic,” she said. “I also have a super supportive family and friends.” Calkins is the owner of Beards & Bangs Barbershop in the Sunriver Business Park, the varsity volleyball coach at La Pine High School and the coach of two volleyball teams for the Southern Deschutes Volleyball Association. And if that wasn’t enough to keep her busy, she’s creating her own product line called Wylee Men’s Grooming. This spring, she relocated Beards & Bangs from a 700 square foot space to 2,400 square feet. The move is tied to commitment to doing what she can to make a difference in her
community. “I want my barbershop to be like the ones in the 1950s, where everyone felt welcome to visit whether they needed a haircut and beard trim or just a place to hang out and chat with others,” Calkins said. “I really enjoy visiting with my clients who are my friends. We chit chat about their wives, kids, grandkids and more. I am interested in learning about what’s happening in their lives, and they are interested in learning about what is happening in mine.” She moved to Sunriver in 2012 from Lincoln City and opened Beards & Bangs Barbershop in 2019. She invites people to stop by to play pool or foosball, work on a jigsaw puzzle, read the newspaper, watch TV or chat with her and others in the shop. Currently, she is the only barber, focusing on haircuts for men, women and children.
She doesn’t do hair services requiring any chemicals such as coloring or perms. Every 30 minutes is a new conversation, with the conversation ranging from sad to happy. “I truly love my clients,” she said. “They spoil me, and I like making sure I have gifts for them when they welcome a new baby or celebrate a birthday.” Her clients ask about how her volleyball teams are doing, and her plans for her new space. She’s currently the only barber but is looking to lease two chairs to certified barbers. She also has three rooms for lease to professionals who have compatible businesses such as a tattoo artist, aesthetician or eyelash specialist. “I wanted the opportunity to grow my business and share space with like-minded businesses,” she said. “For me, everything is about expanding and embracing my community and providing support.” Before the pandemic, she hosted a group called, Women in Business in South Deschutes County. “I am planning to start the group again where we meet every month and bounce ideas off one another,” she said. She’s grateful for her husband and children who support her goals. Her husband, Culley, works
Heather Calkins opened Beards & Bangs in the Sunriver Business Park.
at South Bend Bistro. Her children are Rylee, who will be a junior in the fall at La Pine High School, and Wyatt, 20. Culley’s children are William, who will be a junior at Oregon State, and Bella, who graduated from Mountain View High School this month. “We joke we are like the Brady Bunch with our blended
family,” she said. Knowing what it takes to be a small business owner, Calkins eagerly supports businesses in the Sunriver area. She likes seeing her clients at local places such as The Mountain Jug, where she will treat someone to a beer, or they will treat her. When it came time to have her logo placed on T-shirts and sweatshirts, she chose to hire the students in La Pine High School’s Life Skills class. “Two of my assistant volleyball coaches teach the class. It’s important to me to hire people to do work for me that I know and that in turn supports the community,” she said. She encourages people to book appointments early, as her days fill up quickly. “My barbershop is a unique place where I am bringing back the culture of what barbershops once were,” Calkins said. “My goal is to have Beards & Bangs be a safe and welcoming place for people to gather.” The barbershop is at 56870 Venture Lane, Suite 101 S. in the Sunriver Business Park. Email heather@beardsandbangs.com or call 541-7970303 for more information.
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Golf, faire and more with the Sunriver Music Festival Sunriver Music Festival’s summer season is fast approaching. It will be sooner than you think. New talent and new perspectives reflect the changes we have all been through the last couple of years. With a new lease on life that we’re looking forward to sharing with you, we are honored and excited to announce that artistic director and conductor Brett Mitchell will be joining the festival leading a plethora of musical talent. The dates for the 45th annual Summer Festival are Aug. 8-21 in Sunriver and Bend with Mitchell, the Festival Orchestra, and world-class soloists. “We are deep in the midst of shaping this exceptional inaugural
season with our new artistic director and conductor Brett Mitchell,” said Meagan Iverson, SRMF executive director. “I’m thoroughly excited about the musical experiences Maestro Mitchell is crafting for this community.” Watch www.sun rivermusic.org for sneak peeks as the details come together and start or renew your membership now to get in on early ticket sales for the best seats. But before the annual festival, golf season is in full swing so don’t forget to bring your golf clubs, friends and laughter on Sunday, June 5 to Sunriver Resort’s Woodlands golf course. The 13th annual Swings Fore Strings golf tournament prom-
ises to be a good time. Participants can enjoy beverages, food, live music and camaraderie. There will be golf, of course, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start with scramble/best ball format. All proceeds from the tournament benefit the festival’s concerts and education programs. Your partnership is greatly appreciated, and this is a fantastic way to enjoy life while supporting the future of music. Enjoying a round of golf during a prime weekend at the Woodlands course is about the same cost as playing in this tournament. And, by choosing to play in Swings Fore Strings, you get those same 18 holes of golf, plus free Sunriver Brewing
beer all day, a catered dinner from the Sunriver Resort chefs, plus the good feelings knowing you’re partnering with Central Oregon’s premier classical music festival and helping ensure music education for the next generation. Contact us at inf ormation@sunrivermusic.org or 541-593-1084 to register or to discuss Swings Fore Strings sponsorship benefits. Shortly after our Swings Fore Strings golf extravaganza, Festival Faire will be happening on July 10. It is this community’s premier fundraiser of the year and should not be missed. It will be held in Sunriver Resort’s iconic Great Hall and is $125 per person. At this lively dinner, vital funds are raised for the Young Artists Scholarships. Come for a multi-course dinner and drinks, entertainment from fabulous 2022 Young Artists Scholarship recipients, auction, and inspiring stories. Sunriver Music Festival is committed to expanding the audience for classical music by nurturing the next generation of artistic talent and by presenting a world-class musical experience for Central Oregon residents and visitors.
Church to host evening camp for kids Community Bible Church at Sunriver is hosting a Kids Evening Camp June 20-24 from 6 to 8 p.m. The camp’s theme is all about Australia. Welcome to Zoomerang: Returning to the Value of Life. Zoom around Australia and discover some amazing animals and sights. Campers will learn that all life is valuable and each evening will be filled with adventure – friends, music, crafts, science experiments and more. From the tiniest to the oldest, each person is made in the image of God, wonderfully designed to know Him and to live for Him. To register, visit the Community Bible Church website at www.cbcsunriver.org
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Sunriver Service District board monthly meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting on May 29, 2022. Board members present: Bill Hepburn, John Ralston, Dennis Dishaw, Gerhard Beenen and Tony De Alicante. Absent: Ron Stephens, Robert Foster. SSD staff present: Acting Chief Rod Bjorvik, Acting chief Mike Womer, Mindy Holliday, Dana Whitehurst.
members wishing to reapply for a seat on the SSD board must submit the required candidacy documents by May 31.
Consent agenda –Approved April 14, 2022 regular SSD board meeting minutes as written. –Approved April 25, 2022 special SSD board meeting minutes as written. –Approved May 2, 2022 special SSD board meeting minutes Public input –Debbie Baker, former SSD as written. –Approved SROA monthboard administrator, congratulated the board for the passing ly invoice in the amount of of the levy to build a new inte- $17,789.33. –Approved the April 2020 grated public safety building. She also addressed the board unaudited financials. on her resignation as board administrator earlier this year Old business –Public Safety Building: Folas it was not by choice, and she felt she deserved an opportunity lowing a successful levy vote to clear her name. She noted passing, the district is moving that her working relationship forward with an RFQ to find with the SSD board chair was a project manager and design difficult and that her repeated team no later than August. requests for engagement and Once those pieces are in place an communication were not met RFP for a contractor will be let. and ultimately the catalyst Actual construction is expected for her departure. Baker also to commence in spring 2023 wanted to clear untruthful alle- with a project completion by gations of misconduct and that summer 2024. her annual performance reviews were always “exemplary” and, New business –A report on the SSD board if there were any performance issues, they should have been administrator position will identified so improvements come before the board in July. –The board reviewed the procould have been made. “As professionals, competent input posed FY 2022/23 budget to be should be sought, robust debate presented to Deschutes County. –Reviewed a five-year budget should occur, and collaboration done to support the mission of forecast report, which showed the district. We are stronger as a potential and notable budget a team,” said Baker. “I would deficit in about three years that like the record to show that my may require a mil rate increase. –Reviewed proposed changes 10 years of work and service for the district, and the community, to the SSD employee handbook to include Juneteenth as a paid was excellent.” –Mike Applegate, a member observed holiday and language of the Nominating Commit- to allow an employee working tee, reminded outgoing board for less than six months to have
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SSD Financial Report Fiscal month-to-date as of April 30, 2022 (unaudited) Total Revenues.................................................... $23,640 Police Personnel, Materials & Services................. $147,406 Fire Personnel, Materials & Services................... $207,460 Bike Patrol........................................................... $0 Administrative Services....................................... $10,619 vacation benefits. Will vote to approve in June. –The board received a reserve component list to review and be aware of what might be coming. –Received a report on the OFCA Health Insurance renewal. Added benefits to the plan include a Health Savings Account and alternative care (chiropractic, acupuncture). Even with the new benefits, the rates remain the same as the previous year. –The board received the 2021 annual reports for the fire and police departments. The reports can be viewed in their entirety on the SSD website at www. sunriversd.org/annual-reports Chief reports Fire –In April, there were 19 calls for the Sunriver Fire Department and 13 EMS calls. Calls included 4 structure fire responses, 1 vehicle crash, 11 miscellaneous fire responses and 2 illegal open burns. –The department is working with The Village at Sunriver to update and bring their fire alarm system up to code. –Provided apparatus and personnel for the prescribed burning that took place along Cottonwood Road. –Held joint training with Bend and La Pine fire departments to share resources, collaborate and strengthen relationships with other departments.
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Number of Services Public Assistance Public Contact Map Boxes Serviced Bike Patrol Miles
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56 –Crew training included 3 mayday, wildland structure, 349 rescue and working with the EMS physician advisor. –Held meetings with Local 4262 over contract negotia–Bike Patrol looks like it will tions. be fully staffed for the summer. –The department completed Five candidates are currently in and passed its accreditation background checks. review with flying colors. –Officers attended various trainings, including crisis inPolice tervention, incident command, –In April, the Sunriver Police hostage negotiation and active Department received 548 calls shooter threats. for service, 59 of which were emergencies. Officers conductvv–Now that the levy has ed 179 traffic stops that resulted passed for the new public safety in 139 verbal warnings and 45 building, work moves forward citations, investigated 36 cases, to create an organized timeline responded to 27 suspicious/ for the project. prowler and 18 animal issues, –Finalized 2022/23 budget conducted 43 security checks documents and submitted it to and made 37 citizen assists. Deschutes County. Also created –An ODOT application for a summary and narrative to traffic safety enforcement was present to the county comsubmitted and approved for a missioners during the budget $5,000 grant in overtime fund- meeting on May 25. ing for enforcement of DUII, –Potential changes or needs distracted driving and sped for the SSD board administrarelation violations and crimes. tive position are being noted –The police and fire chief and a draft for the final job met with Sunriver Resort man- description will be available in agement to discuss emergency June. This will include duties preparedness for the summer and potential training opporseason. tunities. –A lawsuit with former Sgt. –Mindy Holliday’s schedule Joe Patnode has been settled will shift starting in June due through mediation with the 9th to childcare needs once school Circuit Court of Appeals. is out. Office hours will be –Officers Ross and Palmer are reduced with some work conleaving Sunriver for positions at ducted at home. other departments.
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SUNRIVER POLICE LOG Selected log entries collected by the Scene BAC = Blood Alcohol Content DCJ = Deschutes County Jail DCSO = Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office DOA = Dead On Arrival DUII = Driving Under Influence of Intoxicants DWS = Driving While Suspended FTA = Failure to Appear GOA = Gone On Arrival
MIP = Minor In Possession OSP = Oregon State Police RP = Reporting Person R&Rs = Rules & Regulations SCMC = St. Charles Medical Center SFD = Sunriver Fire Department SFST = Standardized Field Sobriety Test UTL = Unable To Locate
4-1 Officer conducted a traffic stop at Abbot and Beaver drive. After an investigation, the driver was cited in lieu of arrest for DWS. 4-2 Responded to a report of a missing child last seen near Fort Rock park. The child was found a short time later by the mom. 4-3 A hit and run crash was reported on River Road near Lake Aspen Lane. Officer arrived and noticed the driver had fled the scene after crashing into a tree. The driver was later located and arrested for failure to perform the duties of a driver when property is damaged. 4-5 A traffic stop was conducted on Cottonwood Road for speeding. The driver was arrested for having misdemeanor level revoked driving privileges in Oregon. 4-5 An employee reported a male was interfering with their customers’ ability to play golf at the Meadows course. The person was located and trespassed from the location. 4-8 Conducted a traffic stop at Circle 9 on a vehicle for multiple traffic violations. The driver was subsequently arrested for a warrant. 4-8 Traffic stop on Imnaha which resulted in the driver being cited in lieu of custody for DUII and unlawful possession of cocaine. The driver was released to a third party. 4-10 Stopped a vehicle for driving without headlights on, at night, during a snow storm on South Century Drive. The driver was cited in lieu of custody for DUII. 4-10 Officer witnessed a rollover crash on Spring River Road. Subsequently the driver was arrested for DUII. 4-15 Conducted a traffic stop on Highway 97, milepost 152. The driver was cited in lieu of custody for DWS. 4-15 Responded to a report of a dispute regarding work payment. Officer contacted both parties and determined this was a civil issue that needed to be resolved through the company. 4-17 Stopped and arrested a subject on Highway 97 near offramp 153 for failure to report as sex offender. 4-19 Made contact with two people standing next to a stolen vehicle in the Subway parking lot in the Sunriver Business Park. The female had knowledge that the vehicle was stolen and she was subsequently lodged at the Deschutes County Jail for possession of a stolen vehicle and unlawful use of a vehicle. 4-20 The RP brought in a keg that she found on South Century Drive. Officer located the distribution center and they are sending someone to pick it up. 4-20 A driver ran her vehicle into the Sunriver Marketplace building. 4-22 A citizen reported a possible DUII on Highway 97. The vehicle involved in the complaint was located. The driver had signs of impairment and was arrested for DUII. The driver was then lodged at the Deschutes County Jail. 4-23 A driver was stopped for a speeding violation who also displayed signs of impairment. The driver was subsequently arrested for DUII. Turn to Log, page 30
Enjoy all summer has to offer but be prepared By Jim Bennett Welcome to summer. June is the kickoff of the summer busy season with locals enjoying the long-awaited warmth and sun, while visitors are eager to take in all of the amenities Central Oregon has to offer, especially within our beautiful community. It is also the perfect time to do the annual refresher on living with wildfire and knowing what-to-do if we are threatened by wildfire. In previous editions we spoke of the importance of wildfire prevention and risk reduction around our homes. This included removing dead vegetation, cleaning out pine needle filled gutters and roofs, moving those dry piles of firewood and eliminating ladder fuels on our properties. If you have missed previous articles and want to learn more about protecting your home from catastrophic wildfire and keeping informed of fire conditions, prevention and response we have some excellent online resources. The Sunriver community is fortunate to have its own emergency siren system. Learn more on being prepared and what to do if the sirens go off by visiting www.sunriveremergencyinfo. com for information and actions you should take to protect you and your family. Be in the know for emergencies by signing up for both the Sunriver and Deschutes County emergency alert systems. For Sunriver emergency text alerts signup at www.sunriveremergencyinfo.com/text-alerts. For Deschutes County alerts (it’s always best to sign up for both Sunriver and Deschutes County), go to www.deschutes. org/911/page/sign-deschutesalerts You can signup for Sunriver Emergency Alerts by simply following these text directions: 1. Type the number 888777 in the “To” field 2. Type SRALERTS in the message field 3. Hit send Everyone likes to be informed when they see smoke on the horizon. While it may not have
any impact on our community, or even be close by, there is always that momentary stop and pause as we see the smoke billowing. An excellent resource for fire incidents, lightning reports and prescribed burns is the Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Center. Visit their website at https://gacc.nifc. gov/nwcc/districts/COIDC/ for great resource information. Anyone who has spent even one summer in Central Oregon can tell you about the smokey conditions we can be subjected to during wildfire events. Sometimes smoke can be harmful or a strong irritant to those with compromised lung functions. To track the level of our air quality and level of hazard from smokey conditions visit the State of Oregon Department of Air Quality at www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/pages/ aqi.aspx The Oregon State Fire Marshal’s office is another excellent source of information on fire prevention and response to wildfire threats. Visit their page at www.oregon.gov/osp/ programs/sfm. Throughout the wildfire season they are
planning on providing wildfire preparedness webinars, so check their site frequently for new offerings. Going back to our local information, there is a wealth of links, prevention tips and information right here at www. sunriveremergencyinfo.com. Bookmark and have that link readily available for emergency situations when you need to know. Speaking of needing to know, be sure during times of emergency that you use your phone for emergencies. Depending on the incident, the lines and service can be interrupted from damage as well as call volume overwhelming the system. If there is an emergency, call 9-11. If looking for information about evacuations, siren activations and more, go to www. sunriveremergencyinfo.com and tune in to your local news sources (radio, TV) as well as following social media. Project Wildfire has been an important partner with all our Central Oregon communities, city and county agencies and Turn to Prepared, page 26
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New York based books highlighted in monthly club selections By Deon Stonehouse Book Clubs this June celebrate our month of New York by discussing books set in New York. Every June we concentrate on a state, city, or region in the USA to appreciate our country as we approach the 4th of July celebration. It is good to reflect on the diversity, rich cultural heritage and natural grandeur of the USA, realizing that diversity is at the heart of our country. Our newsletter will have recommendations on more books to enjoy set in New York. Book Clubs are currently via Zoom at 6 p.m. on Mondays. Hopefully, in the not-toodistant future, they will be via Zoom and in person. On June 6 the Mystery Book Club discusses “The Last Days of Night” by Graham Moore. This is not a traditional mystery, no stabbings or shootings. It is a legal thriller, although more slowly paced, and absolutely fascinating. In the late 1800s Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse were involved in a patent lawsuit of
epic proportions (Edison had a fondness for lawsuits). Caught in their machinations was a brilliant inventor, Nikola Tesla. Paul Cravath was barely out of law school when he was picked by Westinghouse to represent him in a case that seemed doomed to fail. Nonetheless, it was a big case (huge!!!) and quite an undertaking for such a young lawyer. All of this is factual. However, there were murky bits to the fight between Edison and Westinghouse. Edison was known to get up to dirty tricks to win his cases. Nikola Tesla’s laboratory was destroyed by a fast-spreading intense fire. What caused the fire? Was someone trying to kill Tesla? Here we have the spark of an interesting take on historic events. What happened in this clash of giants? If you are interested in history and science, this book is a treat. In addition to great historic detail, there is the courtship between Paul Cravath and Agnes Harrington. As information on Harrington is lacking in the
historic record, Graham Moore took freedom in coloring in quite an intriguing background for the beautiful chanteuse. While much is known about the court case and the lives of the main characters, the mystery lies in the cracks of history, the things never written down, the conclusions never reached, the blame never apportioned. So, what really happened? This is one possible explanation. There is also a creepy villain (in my opinion) a real and powerful man and one of the history’s figures whom I abhor. Read the book and I bet it will be easy to determine which character it is. When the evidence is in, you may even agree. On June 20 our Fiction Book Club discusses “The Golden Hill: A Novel of Old New York” by Francis Spufford. Fresh off the boat and known to no one, a handsome stranger arrives with a draft for an impressive line of credit. The bankers, merchants and society are nervous. Is it real? It is drawn
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public safety. Visit their site at www.projectwildfire.org for a wealth of wildfire prevention and preparedness information. A huge “shout-out” to our partners at the Sunriver Owners Association. Have you visited their website recently? There is excellent, current information about ladder fuels reduction, home fire safety and more at www.sunriverowners.org Our police and fire social media portals, as well as our websites are also ideal places for information about current happenings and emergency situations. Visit and like or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Visit the Sunriver Fire Department website at www. sunriverfire.org and Sunriver Police at www.sunriverpd.org Before the season gets too busy, take time to review and bookmark these sites so that when action happens or you need resources, you can quickly access these portals of information. Enjoy the summer. –Jim Bennett is the public information officer for the Sunriver Fire Department.
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Rotary Club participates in the Gift of Literacy By Lee Haroun “Thank you! I love my book.” This is a typical message that members of the Sunriver-La Pine Club received last week after the club recently donated more than 140 books to first graders at Rosland and La Pine Elementary and Three Rivers schools. Along with Rotary Clubs throughout Central Oregon, our local group participates in the Gift of Literacy program to encourage a love of reading among young children. This program is a coopera-
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tive effort of the local school districts and the Deschutes Public Library. A committee selects eight books appropriate for young readers and a set for each first-grade is purchased by Rotary clubs. They are delivered to first-grade teachers who read each book to the class in the fall. In the spring, students are asked to choose his or her favorite title, and this is when the project becomes personal and very
special: the Sunriver-La Pine Rotary purchases the requested books and during the month of April, a group of members visits each class with a book and book bag for each student. The youngsters are thrilled, and research has proven that literacy provides them with more opportunities for achievement in school and in life. Giving books to students who might not have them at home
Students enjoy a book gifted by the Sunriver-La Pine Rotary Club.
is an important project that is possible because of member donations, local Rotary fundraisers, and grants from Rotary International. Perhaps the best
report of the success of the program was the student at Rosland who, after receiving his book, exclaimed, “This is the best day ever!”
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By Cindy McConnell Sunriver Christian Fellowship has recently purchased a building that is currently under renovation. Part of this renovation will be a new kitchen connected to the upstairs Fellowship Hall. Andi Northcote’s gentle and wise leadership gave much to the Sunriver community, where she and her husband Phil settled almost 20 years ago after careers in Southern California. Northcote continued her involvement with organizations that work to help make the world a better place for families and children through volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity and Sunriver Christian Fellowship, among others. xspirit behind turning a small Christmas craft/bake sale into the amazing “Visions of Sugar Plums,” which raises thousands of dollars each year for Habitat for Humanity, Care and Share and other community nonprofit organizations. To honor Northcote, SCF will dedicate the kitchen in the new church to her. “Andi’s Kitchen” will be a place for the church to prepare meals, prep for Visions of Sugar Plums, and gather to do God’s work in our community. We hope, with this new kitchen facility, to do community outreach and ministry. In Northcote’s memory, a fundraising campaign is underway to raise $100,000 to complete the kitchen. If you would like to help honor her, please consider making a donation. Checks may be sent to Sunriver Christian Fellowship, 18160 Cottonwood Road, #266, Sunriver, OR 97707. “Andi’s Kitchen” should be noted on the memo line. SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2022
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Sunriver Mens Golf: major events underway; Play it Forward; Weybright memorial By Paul Grieco We are in the midst of Match Play, a yearly favorite event which is typically made up of five or six flights of eight players each; all players who comprise each flight are within a few handicap strokes making for excellent competitions. The tournament is a double-elimination, meaning that with two losses a player is out of luck and the event. Win three matches and you are the champion of your flight; the loser of the championship match finishes second. The other two players who win two matches finish tied for third. There are plenty of chances to finish “in the money,” plus there is the bonus of receiving extra points to qualify for the Sunriver Cup– a spirited annual event between Crosswater and Sunriver men, won by Crosswater in 2021, narrowing Sunriver’s lead in the
series seven to six. Also coming up shortly is the first of four monthly Resort Cups, this one at Eagle Crest which last year was Sunriver’s poorest showing by far, as for some inexplicable reason no one seemed to be able to putt well (it had to be the greens!). The team played well the rest of last season at Black Butte, Widgi Creek and in Sunriver. The Resort Cup, like the Sunriver Cup, requires qualifying by counting the two best of three prior round scores in SRMGC official events. A particular favorite, the Memorial Cup, will be held in mid-July. The gathered players pay their respects to members who have passed away and the two-man team that wins this Memorial event is awarded a stunning perpetual trophy, last won by Don Olson and Dan Burkhalter. A dear friend of many of us, Dan
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Play begins and new members welcomed The Sunriver Women’s Golf Association (SWGA) began the season with two weather-caused cancellations but is now in full swing. The club is pleased to announce the arrival of eight new members, three of whom have already begun to play. Weekly games began on a beautiful Wednesday, May 4, when the money winners were Caryn Barab, Debbie Wightman, Corey Candioglos and Helen Brown. Play continues every Wednesday. SWGA holds its first member/guest event June 29 with a shotgun at the Meadows course. Let us introduce four of our intrepid new members: Corey Candioglos arrived in Sunriver three years ago from the Seattle area with her husband, Kirk and their Klee Kai pup (miniature husky), Mia. They are both retired and enjoying many summer and winter activities while bonding with new friends and neighbors. Their two adult daughters, Nicole and Kendall, visit often and agree that the Sunriver/Bend area was the best place to start the next chapter. Dedra Henderson has lived in Central Oregon for about 10 years and in Sunriver for the last four. She retired from 47 years in the insurance business and loves Central Oregon. Henderson enjoys skiing, playing golf and pickleball. She says what she really likes best about Sunriver is the people. “This is the friendliest place I’ve ever lived. I consider myself very lucky to have found a little piece of paradise.” Ellen McLeod hails from Northern California and moved to Sunriver last July. She is a retired science teacher and cur-
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Bundled up but still smiling on the first SWGA play day are (front row, left to right) Carol Woodruff, Debbie Wightman, Devri Reynolds, Cory Candioglos, Helen Brown, (back row, left to right) Christi Alvarez, Debbie Rieke, Debbie Ferguson, Roxie Oglesby, Marianne Martin and Cathy Tucker.
rently substitutes occasionally at Three Rivers School. McLeod volunteers at Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center and has a horse named Jessie. McLeod and her husband Rick first visited Sunriver while on vacation and fell in love with it. They have two daughters and “can’t wait for grandkids!” Cindi Wilson was a teacher and Assistant Principal in Southern California after growing up in Vancouver, Washington. For many years, she and her husband had a vacation home in Sunriver. When they retired four years ago, they
built a home in Sunriver to live here permanently. Wilson calls herself a “beginner golfer.” She began playing golf last summer but tore her rotator cuff in a biking accident. Now she is back at it and learning to swing again. If you are interested in joining SWGA, contact the membership chair Sue Wassom at dswassom@comcast.net or club president Devri Reynolds at devri.reynolds24@gmail.com
By Tom Kelley After changes due to COVID-related restrictions, we are ready to share some smiles and good food together once again. Beginning at 12 p.m. and running until 4 p.m. on Monday, July 4, any and all folks who have 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 near the Sunriver boat launch on the Deschutes River to enjoy the setting and each other’s company. 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 (side dish, salad or dessert) to share. There are a few picnic tables on which we can set things out and many people bring their own folding chairs for gathering in small groups to chat and get to know each other. Be sure to bring your SROA pass, or arrange with someone who can, to park inside the gated Mary McCallum Park. Central Oregon is home to
so many people from all over the USA but also to many who live, or have lived, in countries around the world. As expats or emigrants to the USA with a home in the Sunriver area, these are people that have found something special here and they bring their unique multicultural knowledge and perspectives with them. Once a year, we have a chance to gather and share our appreciation for our experiences abroad and in the USA in the Annual International Picnic at Mary McCallum Park on the 4th of July. This year will be no exception. No charge is involved and no RSVP is necessary. Some folks have been joining at this function for years and newcomers are always welcome to join. The Expat Fourth of July Picnic provides a chance to catch up with others who share an international perspective while celebrating our National Independence Day by the Deschutes River in beautiful Sunriver. For more information please contact internationalpicnic@ yahoo.com.
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4-23 A green canoe was dropped off at the Sunriver Police Department as found property. 4-24 Officer located a subject on the bike path near Meadow Drive and Vista Lane who had crashed his bike. The person requested a ride home and was transported to his residence 4-25 Performed a traffic stop on Highway 97 at milepost 157. Upon investigation, one passenger was cited for minor in possession of alcohol, and another passenger was cited for open container. 4-25 Observed a suspect inside the Shell gas station in the Sunriver Business Park. She was arrested for violating her parole, driving while suspended misdemeanor and for an in-state warrant out of Clackamas County. 4-27 Responded to a structure fire on Red Cedar Lane. Officer used a fire extinguisher to put out the flames. The Sunriver Fire Department arrived on scene and conducted an investigation as to the cause of the fire. 4-27 Victim wanted to report her blue opal ring as missing from a Beaver Drive location. Officer searched the area but was UTL on the ring. 4-28 Officer dispatched to the Community Bible Church to trespass a subject. The person was also warned against harassment by telephone.
Street Dog Hero entered into its first lease, occupying the spay and neuter facility formerly occupied by Humane Society of Central Oregon and the Bend Spay and Neuter Project to establish its first brick and mortar location. With a surgical suite, kennels, and office space, the new facility offers Street Dog Hero (SDH) a place to share in-person office space for staff, host events, train and onboard fosters and volunteers. It is also a place for the heroes to land and launch from, and eventually a space from which to achieve SDH’s strategic goal of providing spay, neuter and wellness services not only to dogs in under-resourced communities in Mexico, but also those in Central Oregon. Located at 910 SE Wilson,
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Suite A1, in Bend, the space has a long history of housing spay, neuter and wellness services. Initially outfitted for the provision of veterinary medical services by the Bend Spay and Neuter Project, which provided services to Central Oregon community members for years, the space was then occupied by the Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) when it merged with Bend Spay and Neuter Project. “We are extremely pleased to have worked in tandem with Street Dog Hero to make the transition of the space happen,” said Lynne Ouchida, Community Outreach Manager for HSCO. “This move is a huge benefit to SDH and our
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New memory care facility open in La Pine By Andrea Hine “Taking care of people is what I do – it’s where my heart is,” said Ana Petras, co-owner of Comfort Village Memory Care, who has been taking care of elderly clients for more than 20 years in her own adult foster care home. Her credentials also include building a 156-patient hospice company from scratch – with Crina Horga, a second co-owner – which became one of the most successful in Portland. “We had an excellent reputation in the community for our sensitive and compassionate care,” Petras noted. “That’s what is most important to my three partners and me in opening Comfort Village.”
With backgrounds in memory care, assisted living, adult foster care, and hospice and palliative care, the four co-owners were gratified to hear during their open house that a tremendous need exists for this type of facility. “Meeting all the visitors was very motivating and energizing. Especially coming from a large urban environment, we found La Pine’s small-town feel amazing. There was such an outpouring of excitement and encouragement,” said Petras. While Comfort Village is open to all, it has a focus on veterans. “I have always worked with others in that underserved demographic,”
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said Milo Brandt, a partner and military veteran. “While younger people in the military have a lot of resources available to them, a distinct disparity exists in terms of helping those who served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam conflict. We want to repay this group of older veterans for their sacrifices by creating a place where they feel at home.” Brandt reiterated, however, that while “we want to take care of those who have taken care of us, Comfort Village absolutely caters to everyone.” In the same vein, living in La Pine, Deschutes County, or even Oregon is not a require-
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Oregon Humane Society. SDH concentrates its efforts where animals are least likely to receive essential care due to financial, geographic, and cultural barriers. In total SDH has provided nearly 2,000 free or low-cost spay and neuter surgeries and offered wellness services to more than 2,600 owned and street dogs and cats in underserved communities locally and internationally.
SDH will return to several areas in Mexico in 2022 to continue international spay, neuter and wellness services. In addition to the organization’s Spay, Neuter and Wellness Program, SDH has a Rescue, Foster and Adopt Program. SDH works in collaboration with rescue partners across the globe who are local to those areas to rescue street dogs and bring them home to Oregon. Here, they are fostered in homes and then adopted by loving “Furever Families.”
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Central Cascades Wilderness overnight, day use permits reservations required The Deschutes and Willamette National Forests is reminding the public that overnight permit reservations have begun for Central Cascades Wilderness Permit System. Wilderness permits are required for all overnight use within the Three Sisters, Mt. Jefferson and Mt. Washington wilderness areas. The Central Cascades Wilderness Permit System season has changed this year to June 15 to Oct. 15. Another change in 2022 to the overnight permits is that new groups can launch daily from every trailhead rather
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ment for residency. People are welcome from anywhere, with the caveat that they have been diagnosed with a memory issue. Petras noted that one of their first residents was brought over from Eugene by his son to live here, and a husband is transferring his wife from an Oregon City facility, where he had regularly commuted to visit her. “It’s nice to know that residents can have a home near their loved ones,” said Petras. The newly renovated facility consists of four wings of one-bedroom, ADA-compliant apartments that accommodate a total of 30 residents. Each apartment has a full bath, living room and space for a kitchenette. “Comfort Village provides luxury living here in La Pine,” said Crina Horga, who is also its executive director. Additional amenities include an easily accessible outdoor
than having to wait until other groups leave the wildernesses. Overnight trips can be up to 13 nights (14 days maximum) with groups no larger than 12 individuals. The processing fee courtyard, and an activity room – which offers movies, games, comfortable furniture for reading, and even a piano for music and dancing – where families can gather for private dining and time together. “Everything is very organized and clean,” noted Petras, “with multiple windows that let in lots of natural light.” A dining space in each wing was designed to draw residents together and help create a sense of familiarity and routine – which is important for those suffering memory loss. “For this reason, we also encourage people to bring their own furniture, family photos and other valued possessions to help them feel comfortable in their new surroundings,” said Petras. “La Pine has been so welcoming, everyone at the county level has been phenomenal, and local organizations have been tremendously helpful,” said George Horga, co-owner. “We couldn’t be happier to be here.”
for an overnight permit remains at $6. Day use permits are also required on 19 of 79 trails within those same three wilderness areas. However, no advanced reservations for day use permits will be available this year. Day use permits will be opened for reservation in a 10-day and two-
day rolling window beginning June 5. Permits for the 10-day rolling window will be 60% of the permit quota while the two-day rolling window will be 40% of the permit quota. This change was made to reduce the number of “no-shows” and increase the overall opportunity for people to get day-use
permits. The advanced day-use permit was indicated as the primary cause of “no-shows” last year. All reservations for Central Cascades Wilderness Permits need to be made through Recreation.gov either online, via the Recreation.gov app on Google Android and Apple iOS devices, or by calling their call center at 1-877-444-6777 or TDD 877833-6777. Search for “Central Cascades Wilderness.” There are not any permits outside of the reservation system if you visit one of our offices. If people have specific questions, they can contact the wilderness permit administrator at sm.fs.ccwp@usda.gov
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Discover Your Forest to host Outdoor Adventure Day The Deschutes National Forest will be presenting ‘Outdoor Adventure Day’ for local grade school children on Wednesday, June 7. Partners in the event include Discover Your Forest, High Desert Museum, Children’s Forest of Central Oregon, Sunriver Nature Center, Oregon State Parks and Recreation and Project Wildfire. Approximately 750 school children in grades K-5th from Rosland, La Pine and Gilchrist Elementary will meet at the La Pine High School baseball fields for a fun and educational adventure day. Archaeologists, wildlife biologists, firefighters, recreation specialists and others will staff 30 stations for children to visit and learn about fish, plants, cultural resources, animals, outdoor recreation and safety, art, water, recycling and fire. “After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, we are bringing
back this event, stronger and better than ever!” said Christina Veverka, event organizer and botanist on the Crescent Ranger District. “It’s an opportunity to introduce kids to important environmental conservation ideas and engage them in fun, handson activities that they can do or experience in their backyards or in the National Forest.” Outdoor Adventure Day will happen from 9:45 a.m. to 2 pm. on June 7. Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl will be there to greet the kids when they arrive. Kids are encouraged to be prepared for the weather with appropriate clothing and carry water with them. Attendees will meet at the La Pine High School baseball fields, located at 51633 Coach Road in La Pine. For more information, contact Christina Veverka at 541433-3234 or christina.veverka@ usda.gov.
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is a story in itself. Shaun Dewey, who had worked in landscaping for 20 years, was part of the Little River team for eight years. And for the last three of them, the owner, Pam, “must have seen something in me and offered to sell me the company. But as Kim and I really enjoy spending time with our daughters and family, it took us several years before deciding to make the leap.” Put in simplest terms, Little River Landscape & Design offers landscape design, construction and maintenance. The family-owned company specializes in residential and commercial landscaping services that include hardscaping (brick pavers, retaining walls, water features, outdoor fire pits); lawn servicing (mowing, pest and weed control, fertilization); irrigation installation and repair; snow and leaf removal; patio construction; garden and landscaping design; and xeriscaping (which utilizes drought-tolerant plants). “We have the skills and experience necessary to take your property to the next level – whether it’s doing small cleanups and hauling away debris, to
large commercial landscaping and installs,” said Shaun. Like many entrepreneurs, the husband-wife team agreed that it’s very hard to find and retain employees. Shaun Dewey maintains, however, that “this isn’t due to how we are as owners. We get right in there and work alongside our employees on projects, emphasize that ‘we care about you, and want you to be part of our business family.’ ” They also stage company lunches, dinners and provide bonuses to show their appreciation. This philosophy strongly contrasts with Shaun’s own experience in the field working for a lot of employers, and sometimes never meeting the owner. Building successful business relationships is also paramount to the couple whether it’s for a one-time project or a long-term partnership that lasts for years to come. As one client praised: “They are the absolute best around! Not only are they the nicest people you could work with, but (they are) professional and (do) such great work. They genuinely care about people. You won’t find better anywhere out there.” Caring for employees and people extends further for the two owners. The skills that have made Little River Landscape & Design so sought after are evident in pro bono work done at the Veterans Memorial in Frontier Heritage Park, and at the Frontier Days site, both in La Pine. “We love this area, and want to make it look great,” said the Deweys. Sunriver Holy Trinity Church Please join us for mass • Saturday at 5:30 pm • Sunday at 8 am
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Farm-to-Table Kitchen is a culinary destination Rainshadow Organics, a full-diet farm in Central Oregon, has made a niche for itself through the commercial kitchen located on its farm. While food travels an average of 1500 miles to get to a consumer’s plate, the vegetables used in the farm-to-table kitchen at Rainshadow Organics travels only a quarter mile from the field, to the kitchen, to the plate. All are invited to share a meal on the covered porch or in the garden to share in this culinary experience which showcases local, nutrient dense, intentional cuisine. The culinary team at Rainshadow Organics, lead by chef Nic Maraziti, has crafted the Farm-to-Table Kitchen into a culinary destination by emphasizing the full story approach to ingredients. The quality of Rainshadow’s nutrient-dense ingredients and the health benefits they imbue are the reasons that “we are leading the discussion of intentional sourcing” said Maraziti. “I want to show the true connection between food and agriculture at the table. I want that connection to deepen what is happening on the plate for guests at the kitchen.” “The idea of a farm-to-table kitchen came into being in 2015,” said farmer and owner Sarahlee Lawrence. What does a farm-to-table dinner look like? A dinner at Rainshadow Organics reflects the season the dinner is taking
place in. As an advocate for seasonal eating, Maraziti noted he wants guests to “find the beauty in what is seasonally available and experience the dynamic of a food system that is more locally and seasonally driven.” Guests gather on the covered porch or in the garden, depending on the event and the season of their choosing, and take their seats. While you sit at a long table with the party that you attended, you also sit with folks you’ve never met before. This is one of the most cherished parts of farm-to-table events: the creation of community and the connections that are established during dinner. Dinner may be plated or served family style, a work of art every time. Ultimately, Maraziti wants to open up a dialogue of new and creative ways to enjoy the products grown and raised in the Central Oregon community. “I look forward to telling the story of the terroir and season through the utilization of the farm’s ingredients.” Rainshadow Organics is located 15 miles northeast of Sisters, where they have farmed and gardened for more than 40 years. They are a full-diet farm with dozens of varieties of certified organic vegetables, herbs, flowers and grains on 80 acres. This includes whole wheat berries and fresh, stoneground flour. They also offer pasture-raised, non-GMO, and chemical-free chicken, beef and pork. You can find all their
produce and meats plus value added seasonal goods for sale in their Farm Store, open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 71290 Holmes Road between Sisters and Terrebonne. For more information, visit www.rainshadoworganics.com or call 541-977-6746.
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Drivers • Specifically search for motorcycles when driving – you “see” what you look for. This also works for “seeing” pedestrians and bicycle riders. • Know that it may be harder to determine if you have enough time to complete your turn in front of motorcycles due to their size and headlight configuration. • Minimize distractions while driving, divided attention reduces the likelihood of seeing motorcycles. Riders • Follow the posted speeds to ensure drivers’ expectations and judgments are accurate and to ensure you can stop if necessary. • Maintain a lane position and following distance from other vehicles that ensures visibility to all drivers. • Wear protective clothing that contrasts with your background and ensure that your headlight is on. • Practice your emergency stops, ride within your own abilities, and always ride sober.
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Make sure your vehicle doesn’t start a wildfire ODOT and Keep Oregon Green want to make sure your summer memories don’t include starting a wildfire. More than 70% of wildfires are caused by people and in Oregon last year, cars were the number one source of wildfires during the summer months. “We know the devastating impact that wildfires have on the roads and bridges that are critical for our communities to thrive,” said Mac Lynde, ODOT’s Delivery and Operations Division administrator. “When traveling Oregon’s roads and highways, please do your part to prevent wildfires.” With persistent and deepening drought conditions, we’re all becoming more aware of the potential wildfire dangers our vehicles pose. And that means we all need to remember the lessons about how to make sure our vehicles don’t cause devastating wildfires. Here are tips for making sure you and your vehicle don’t start a fire. • Stay on hardened surfaces when pulling off the road. Avoid dry grass that might come in contact with your vehicle’s hot exhaust system or catalytic converter. • Never, ever toss a lit cigarette or ANY burning materials from your vehicle.
• Carry a fire extinguisher with you and know how to use it. You may save lives by putting out a small fire before it turns huge. • Maintain proper tire pressure. Driving on rims will throw off sparks. • Secure tow chains and make sure they aren’t dragging. That can cause sparks. • Maintain your exhaust system. A worn-out catalytic converter can cast off extremely hot pieces of material into dry roadside grass and brush. • If you see something, say something. Warn others of the dangers of behaving carelessly with fireworks or other flammables. • Stay on the road. Off-road driving is prohibited in most areas during fire season.
• Be prepared. Keep a cell phone, water, a shovel and a fire extinguisher with you in case a fire starts. • Service your vehicle regularly by a trained mechanic. Heat and electrical sparks coming into contact with leaking flammable car fluids can easily start a fire. The wildfire risk gradually increases as grasses cure, forests dry out and winds give accidental sparks or car fires the ability to spread quickly. Remember, we all have a role in preventing wildfires in Oregon, especially as extended drought conditions create a greater window of opportunity for roadside ignitions. All of us, and the vehicles we drive, need to be extra careful. –Source: ODOT
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High Desert Museum begins summer hours The High Desert Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is located about 10 minutes north of Sunriver off Highway 97. For more information, visit www. highdesertmuseum.org or call 541-382-4754. Daily schedule (All daily talks are free with museum admission.) • 10 a.m. Natural History Walk Join a naturalist for a short walk on Museum grounds to learn about the diverse habitats that support an abundance of plants and animals in the region. • 10:30 a.m. Horses on the Range There are an estimated 95,000 free-roaming horses throughout the West. Where did they come from, how are they managed and what impact do they have on High Desert ecosystems? • 12:30 p.m. Otter Encounter Explore the role this charismatic animal plays in riparian ecosystems of the High Desert. Where are they found? What do they eat? How are they an indicator of a healthy river community? • 1:30 p.m. High Desert Fish Tales Healthy populations of fish have sustained economies and ecosystems in the High Desert for thousands of years. Discover the surprising diversity of native fish, their importance to our communities and why we must work together to restore them to the landscape. At Cheney Pond gathering area, weather permitting. • 2 p.m. Wolves in the High Desert At one time the entire High Desert was habitat for the gray wolf. Exterminated in the 1900s, the apex predator is now staging a comeback. Learn about the biology of wolves, their role in natural ecosystems and the challenges communities are working to overcome as they return home. • 3 p.m. Desert Dwellers We share the High Desert with an amazing diversity of wildlife. Explore the adaptations that enable our wild neighbors to thrive while learning about their conservation from our animal ambassadors! • 4 p.m. Bird of Prey Encounter Meet a nonreleasable raptor in the Museum’s care. Learn about the unique natural history of different species, their role in the environment and what you can do to ensure their future on the landscape. • 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 1904 Miller Ranch and Sawmill Meet Central Oregonians SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2022
of the past as they welcome you into interactive history. Explore how a family lived and supported itself in the High Desert. Help with the chores and play games! • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. High Desert Ranger Station Explore the role of the U.S. Forest Service in managing your National Forest System at this historic ranger station, from which a district forest ranger cared for the land and served the people for decades. • 11:30 a.m. Raptors of the Desert Sky Be awed by the beauty and power of free-flying raptors during our outdoor program. Learn all about birds of prey as they soar overhead. A 15-minute walk from the Admissions Desk. The trail to the flight area may be difficult for strollers and wheelchairs. Weather permitting. Members, children and seniors $5; nonmembers $7 plus admission; ages 2 and younger are free. Tickets must be purchased from admissions by 11 a.m. Learn more at highdesertmuseum.org/raptors-ofthe-desert-sky Other Events • Friday, June 3, 7 – 10 p.m. Welcome the Night Party Grab your headlamps and join us outside at the High Desert Museum to celebrate sundown, the transition between day and night when crepuscular and nocturnal wildlife stir. Learn how a dark night sky free from artificial light pollution is critical for wildlife. This family-friendly event will include telescope tours, owl visitors, insect discoveries, bat watching, a constellation talk,
food and drinks for purchase, raffle prizes and more! Please bring a headlamp or flashlight for after sundown. $10, members receive 20% discount. RSVP at highdesertmuseum. org/welcome-the-night-party • Monday, June 6, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Writing West: A Conservation with Two Award-Winning Authors Join Beth Piatote and Raquel Gutiérrez as they read from their recent books and discuss the opportunities and challenges for writers of color whose storytelling is shaped by America’s Western landscapes. Co-hosted by Oregon State University-Cascades Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing Program. $5, members receive 20% discount. Free for OSU-Cascades students and faculty. RSVP at highdesertmuseum.org/storytelling-conversation • Saturday, June 11 and 18, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Melodies and Steps of 1904 Join us at the Ranch to enjoy tunes of the turn of the 20th century as well as learn fun dances. Experience the new-fangled music machine, the gramophone, and test out your swing and jitterbug. We might even dance a waltz or two. Free with museum admission. • Sunday, June 19, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Father’s Day at the museum. Free admission for dads. • Monday, June 27, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ranch Sawmill Demonstration Full steam ahead! See the 1904 Lazinka Sawmill in action and discover how critical steam-powered sawmills were to families in the High Desert.
Free with museum admission. • Thursday, June 30, 5 – 8 p.m. Museum and Me A quieter time for children and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours. Explore the Museum’s newest exhibits and revisit your favorites. Free for individuals, friends and family. RSVP at highdesertmuseum.org/museum-and-me-july
On-going exhibitions • “Vanishing Night: Conserving Dark Skies in the High Desert” through July 10 The high desert boasts some of the darkest night skies in the United States. But increasing light pollution emanating from urban centers threatens the health of species that depend on the dark. “Vanishing Night: Conserving Dark Skies in the High Desert” illuminates the critical role of dark skies for high desert animals and our own cultural heritage. Join us to explore how we can protect the dark and reduce light pollu-
tion in our growing communities. Free with admission. Learn more: highdesertmuseum.org/ vanishing-night • “Imagine a World” through Sept. 25 This exhibition considers the ambitions, intentions and outcomes (sometimes disastrous) of intentional communities in the high desert and Western United States over the past half century. It highlights contemporary artists as well, sharing their visions of alternative worlds and futures. “Imagine a World” invites each of us to reflect on how we are. Free with admission. Learn more: highdesertmuseum.org/imagine-a-world • “Lair: Light and the Art of Stephen Hendee” through Nov. 27 “Lair” is an immersive exhibition created for the High Desert Museum by artist Stephen Hendee. Hendee’s sculptures explore the spaces in which we live, both physically and virtually. Inspired by natural sciences, architecture, science fiction and digital culture, he uses color, light and space to create simulations of virtual worlds that transport the viewer to a place that is both familiar yet unexpected, whimsical yet unsettling. Free with museum admission. Learn more: highdesertmuseum.org/lair
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Bend Farmers Market to offer $20 Double Up Food Bucks Match Bend Farmers Market (“market”) kicks off its season and with it, is continuing its participation in the Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program for the third year in a row, as the market saw its highest-ever EBT sales in 2021. “We are excited to announce that we’re able to match up to $20 again this season,” said Jesica Carleton, the market’s returning manager. “Last year, we had our highest EBT/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP) sales in the history of the BFM ($35,372). We attribute this to the ability to offer DUFB, and we heard from people that our outreach efforts worked to bring in more SNAP-eligible customers.” To put these sales into perspective, when evaluating EBT/ SNAP sales over the years at the market, the highest sales were in the 2012 season with $23,472 coming from EBT/ SNAP dollars. Now comparing that number to 2021 sales,
that’s a 40.4% increase, and a 105.3% increase from 2020. Because of its success, the market had to specially request additional SNAP tokens to meet its increase in SNAP utilization. Carleton, who operated the market table each Wednesday last year, spoke with many customers and a number of folks mentioned that they normally couldn’t afford to purchase fresh food, and that because of the DUFB program, they were able to buy and cook with fresh, local food purchased at the market. “Not only does the DUFB program support more of our community members in their ability to purchase fresh, local food from our farmers,” said Marielle Slater, the market’s chairperson of the board, “it provides greater diversity at our Market and the opportunity for greater health.” For the vendors, the DUFB program is a win whether they can or can’t accept DUFB
tokens. “Because the DUFB is a matching program, some vendors cannot accept DUFB tokens, but they can accept SNAP tokens,” said Courtney Schuur, co-owner of North 44 Farm and newly appointed market board member. “So customers could use DUFB tokens with the vendors who could accept, then use SNAP dollars with the other vendors who couldn’t take DUFB. Therefore, more vendors benefit, and customers get access to double the food.” At the end of the season last year, the market board conducted a survey with its vendors, and of those who responded, the 11 vendors who could accept DUFB indicated that the program resulted in a positive impact for their business. To put that sentiment into numbers, from 2020 to 2021, the program resulted in a 98.4% increase in DUFB sales ($18,000). “Due to the success of this
program, additional funding has been awarded to make the $20 match available statewide,” said Carleton, “and we will continue to do our part to ensure we keep that extra funding to support our community.” As a reminder, the DUFB program is Oregon’s incentive program that makes it easier for low-income Oregonians to eat more fresh, local food while also getting to support family farmers and local vendors. The program doubles the value of SNAP benefits so recipients can purchase fresh meats, cheeses, eggs, and bread and get an additional $20 to spend on fresh fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, beans, herbs and veggie start. Just like last year, if you spend $20 of your SNAP dollars at the market on any food item, the market will give you another $20 to buy veggies and fruit. The market will run Wednesdays from 2 to 6 p.m. through Oct. 12. The market is located downtown in Brooks Street Alley between Franklin and Minnesota.
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NEED YOUR HOME CLEANED? Cleaning services available! Specializing in everything from vacation homes to construction clean ups and everything in between!! We do everything! Licensed and bonded. Fresh and So Klean Klean Cleaning Services LLC contact Sarah, 541-280-7222 or pghensley@gmail.com AUTO WOODALL
CLEANING SERVICES K2 Business Services, LLC has been cleaning inside Sunriver and the outlying areas since 1989. We specialize in cleaning of residential private homes for year-round residents and in privately owned family vacation homes that are used by family and extended family. Licensed and insured. Email KKBendOregon@yahoo.com or text/call Sarah at 541-610-8613 & 541-419-9248 AUTO KIELTY
HOT TUB MAINTENANCE Repair, Service and Sales. Excellent customer service at affordable rates. Your local Cal Spas dealer. Three Rivers Pool & Spa. www.threeriverspoolandspa.com 541-410-2494
YOUR AD HERE Classified ads start at $16 a month. Deadline: 12th of the month Email us at: sunriverscene @ srowners.org
PROJECT ORGANIZATION We organize pantries, closets, garages and more. $40/hour with a 3-hour minimum. Call Sarah at 541-610-8613 AUTO KIELTY
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NEED DECK WORK? Deck refinishing, Deck rebuilding, Enclosures, General contracting, licensed, bonded, insured since 1992 Tubs Alive, Inc. CCB #97643, 541-593-5163 AUTO TUBS
HOME SERVICES & MAINTENANCE A1HomeServices for your vacation rental needs. Spa services, maintenance, yard care, security checks. Licensed, bonded and insured CCB #229890 541-797-8182, 541-633-6544
PET SITTING In your home while you are away, or will walk/feed daily, etc. For information, call Bonnie Rogers at 541-419-4647 Sunriver references available. 6/22 ROG
TUBS ALIVE Hot tub, deck repair and refinishing, sales, installation, inspections and maintenance in Sunriver since 1992! 541-593-5163 www.tubsalive.com License #97643, bonded, insured. AUTO TUBS
NEW CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING New homes, Kitchen & Bathroom remodeling, Additions. 35 years of experience. Desert Enterprises, Inc. CCB #181623 Ron @ 541-788-7574 AUTO DESERT
HAIR SALON SALON SUNRIVER The styling studio of Chelly Kantola has moved to a new location. 55578 Lazy River Drive. By Appointment only. 541-598-0505
SR BLIND LADY Bend Window Works/Bend Blinds has a special just for Sunriver area homeowners for new or replacement window treatments! Free laser measure, free take down/disposal of old blinds, free installation! And remember, fresh new blinds help rental homes rent faster! BendWindowWorks.com 541-593-8372 AUTO BWW
DEPENDABLE 5 STAR QUALITY VACATION RENTAL CLEANING Specializing in owner-operated vacation rentals. I will be your eyes and ears for everything your rental needs. Convenient monthly invoicing. I have excellent references, long-time employees, quality products too. www.vacationrentalcleans.com Donna James 541-410-1770 Girl Friday Cleaning AUTO JAMES
BRIDGEPORT CONSTRUCTION Honest, reliable small remodeling contractor. 40 years experience. Call Will at 503-309-0790. Many references available. Licensed/Bonded/Insured. ccb#76152 PD 2022 PICKENS
HOME RESTORATION & UPGRADES Kitchen, bath and living space. Custom railings, gates and metalwork. Affordable, custom craftsmanship. Call Ken Olson Building and Design, LLC. 541-213-8861 Licensed/Insured CCB #205419
VACATION RENTAL CLEANING I have owned a cleaning business on Maui from 2006 to 9/21. After living on Maui for 16yrs we are relocating full time to our home in La Pine. I have experience with vacation rentals, real estate cleans, move out cleans, and construction cleans. I am licensed/insured and have excellent references! DiAnna 808-268-5496 mamascleaningmaui@yahoo.com
Need help with TVs, Audio, Internet and Smart Devices? Loud & Clear A/V Systems has 20+ years of experience. 541-241-6262 CCB#231436
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REMODEL & ADDITIONS Decks, windows, tile, miscellaneous carpentry and roof repair. Ryan Carroll 541-420-0675 ryancarrollconstruction.com CCB #193727
NEED A RELIABLE PERSON FOR: • Security home checks • Take care of mail and plants • Sewing projects Serving the Sunriver area for over 45 years. Call me, Grace Phillips. It’s a matter of trust! 541-788-0199
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NORTHERN LIGHTS ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS Residential & light commercial electrical contractor. I do the small jobs that the big guys don’t have time for. Licensed/Bonded/Insured CCB# 235868 503-509-9353 lectricfred@gmail.com AUTO TRUMMEL
PAINT, STAIN & PRESSURE WASH 10% off Interior paint or stain if you mention this ad. Call Earth & Sky Construction and Paint today 541-815-7469 AUTO EARTH
JILL OF ALL TRADES HOUSE CLEANING We clean private and rental homes. Also vacation and RVs in Sunriver and La Pine area. We’re celebrating our 39th year! Better business accredited and insured. 541-536-3086
HELP WANTED Looking for an experienced jewelry sales person for approx 25 to 30 hours per week. Competitive wages. Please send resumes to thewoodenjewel@ilj.com AUTO BRYANT
EQUESTRIAN CAMP Three Rivers Equestrian Center offers two hour private trail rides for up to four riders at a time. $200 per person. Check out our website or call to book. 541-213-8908 AUTO HOWELL
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Market Leader MLS# 220145343
MLS# 220144451
MLS# 220145342
MLS# 220144492
56821 DANCING ROCK LOOP
16844 DOWNEY ROAD
56563 CELESTIAL DRIVE
BEND | Beautiful Pineriver Homes built residence in Caldera Springs! This home is quality throughout, with high end finishes including gourmet kitchen, master on the main level, 2 additional suites, plus a bedroom/office. Bonus room with murphy bed upstairs with a full bath, situated on a large lot with peaceful pine tree views!
BEND | New home sitting on over a half-acre close to Deschutes National Forest. Location offers easy access to all the outdoor activities. Home features all new appliances with an open floor plan and Master on the ground level.
BEND | Great location that’s close to Sunriver and Mt Bachelor. Completed in 2020 by Pineriver Homes. Kitchen well equipped with solid surface counters, knotty alders cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. Very spacious with vaulted ceilings in nearly every room. Backyard is completely fenced and driveway is paved.
BEND | Located on a private .95 ac lot just a few minutes from Sunriver Resort and the Big Deschutes River. 2,200+ SF mostly on the main level with three bedrooms, two baths, kitchen, large walkin pantry, dining area, and a large living room. Many improvements to this home plus a large deck, covered, fenced, and landscaped yard!
$1,995,000 | 4 BD | 5 BA | 3,024 SF
$899,000 | 3 BD | 2.5 BA | 2,344 SF
$875,000 | 4 BD | 2 BA | 1,892 SF
$799,000 | 3 BD | 2 BA | 2,232 SF
Robyn Tuttle | Broker 541.588.0181 | robyn.tuttle@cascadesir.com
Jason Aleksey | Broker 541.219.2906 | jason.aleksey@cascadesir.com
Kelly Winch | Principal Broker 541.390.0398 | kwinch@sunriverdream.com
Clyde Browning | Principal Broker 541.480.4520 | clyde.browning@cascadesir.com
MLS# 220143409
MLS# 220144642
MLS# 220144004
17247 BAKERSFIELD ROAD
MLS# 220140171
56645 NEST PINE DRIVE
10455 SPLIT RAIL ROAD
16250 MOUNTAIN SHEEP LANE
56856 ENTERPRISE DRIVE #D6
BEND | Private, gated community of Crosswater adjacent to Sunriver, home to one of ‘’America’s 100 Greatest Courses’’ per Golf Digest. Expansive views, community pool, pathways and more. This corner lot on 1.2 acres is the perfect spot to build your dream home!
LA PINE | Gorgeous & meticulously maintained exteriorscape in the Meadows at Split Rail Ranchos. Open floorplan, wood-burning stove, large kitchen with breakfast bar, laundry room with sink and master ensuite. Fully fenced acreage room for all your needs. Newer back porch/paver patio, detached 2-car garage and shop!
BEND | Deschutes River Recreation Homesites community on a spacious, beautifully treed .57-acre lot. Great proximity to La Pine State Park and countless acres of forest land to explore. Community offers private river access. Carport and detached laundry room with storage and pumphouse.
SUNRIVER | First level powder village condo. Kitchen has plenty of cabinets with a dishwasher, stove, microwave and refrigerator. The living room has laminate floors and is light and bright. HOA covers the sewer, water, exterior maintenance, snow removal, pool and laundry facilities.
$599,000 | VACANT LAND | 1.22+ ACRES
$465,000 | 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,144 SF
$424,900 | 1 BD | 1 BA | 760 SF
$279,000 | 1 BD | 1 BA | 572 SF
Roger & Annie Wayland | Brokers 541.408.0819 | roger.wayland@cascadesir.com
Lisa Wettstein & Kimberly Handley | Broker 541.410.6812 | kimberly.handley@cascadesir.com
Jenn Schaake | Principal Broker 541.480.1142 | jenn@createalegacy.estate
The Riley Group | Principal Brokers 541.948.2932 | mike.riley@cascadesir.com
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