June 2024 Sunriver Scene

By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene

The Sunriver Police Department is advocating to add automated license plate readers into its crime prevention and technology toolbox for the safety of the Sunriver community.

The solar-powered cameras, provided by Flock Safety, will be installed at Sunriver’s Cottonwood entrance and on South Century Drive near the main waterfall circle – hopefully by July.

As a crime-fighting tool, police officers will receive a notification only on license plates recorded in the National Crime Information Center’s database and have been recorded as stolen, involved in a crime or connected to an Amber Alert or Silver Alert.

“These can and will help with some criminal activity – both in Sunriver and regionally,” said Sunriver Police Chief Stephen Lopez, following presentations to the Sunriver Service District and SROA boards in May. “Sunriver will be one of several other law enforcement agencies (in Deschutes County) to implement these readers.”

According to Flock Safety, the license plate readers are a “force multiplier” for law enforcement, and just the presence of its camera system has shown to deter crime within a community.

Camera presentation

For anyone who wants to learn more and understand what these cameras can and cannot do, the public is invited to a presentation by Lopez on June 10, 4 p.m. at SHARC on how this technology will be used to improve the safety of the Sunriver community.

Following the presentation, Lopez and staff will be available to answer questions from attendees.

Nighttime rainbows danced across Sunriver sky

By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene

The Northern Lights made a grand – and relatively rare –appearance in the skies over Sunriver on May 10 prompting aurora watchers to swarm into areas around Sunriver’s Great Meadow in search of unobstructed sky views.

Dozens of cars lined River and Deschutes roads as lookyloos (including myself) pointed their cameras skyward –oohing and aahing as a colorful palette of pinks, greens and purples streaked across the northern skyline. The spectacle started just after dark and crept into the early hours of May 11 – for those lively enough to stay awake.

This particular aurora was witnessed by many around the world and was courtesy of the sun’s increase in flares and coronal bursts to create a perfect solar storm. The varied colors of the aurora are created by the concentrations of oxygen and nitrogen at certain altitudes.

SROA NEWS – Six candidates are running for three available seats on the Sunriver Owners Association Board of Directors for 2024-2027. Election ballots will be mailed to owners in early July and must reach SROA by 12 p.m. on Aug. 10.

A live forum with the candidates will be presented by Sunriver You on June 27 at 4 p.m. via Zoom. Those who wish to attend must register at visit www. sunriveryou.com/classes. Each candidate will have an opportunity to speak about their priorities regarding Sunriver, reasons for running for the board and

answer questions from online attendees, as time allows.

The following is a brief bio on each candidate, listed alphabetically.

Brad Banta

Brad Banta has 25 years of management experience in the telecommunications and manufacturing industries. He

started his career in electrical engineering with Ford Motor Company, earned an MBA from Northwestern University, then moved into telecommunications.

Banta is presently working with a world-renowned education and research institution developing communications infrastructure for a radio telescope, proposed to be the world’s largest. He has served on the board of directors of several telecom companies including a public utility.

Sunriver , Caldera Springs & Crosswater.

From our roots in Sunriver to being the exclusive brokerage for new development sales at Caldera Springs and our access to Crosswater, Sunriver Realty has become the go-to for real estate, vacation home rentals, and property management in our community. In partnership with Sunriver Resort Vacation Properties, we leverage our unique access and knowledge to serve clients in ways no other brokerage can. Whether you're looking to purchase a primary residence, a vacation home, or invest in a rental property, Sunriver Realty has the expertise and resources to support you every step of the way, redefining the brokerage model in our hometown market.

We are ready to listen to your needs, answer your questions, and be your trusted advisor.

SUNRIVER Candidates

SCENE

June 2024

Volume XLVII, No. 6

57455 Abbot Drive PO Box 3278

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The SUNRIVER SCENE is the official monthly publication of the Sunriver Owners Association, a not-for-profit Oregon corporation dedicated to:

“Maintaining Sunriver as a premier residential and resort community, protecting and enhancing its quality of life, natural environment and property values.”

The Scene is mailed to Sunriver property owners anywhere in the U.S. and available at locations throughout Sunriver and through a paid subscription by mail.

Publication of advertising copy or individuals’ opinions in the Scene does not constitute endorsement by the newspaper, the Sunriver Owners Association or any of its members or board of directors. Each advertiser bears responsibility for claims made on their behalf.

All Scene content including stories, advertising and images are copyrighted and cannot be re-published without permission.

CONTACT THE SCENE

Editor | Communications Director

Susan Berger | 541.585.2937 susanb@srowners.org

Communications Specialist

Shae Callewaert | 541.593.6068 shaec@srowners.org

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James Lewis jamesl@srowners.org

ASST. GENERAL MANAGER

Keith Kessaris keithk@srowners.org

COMMUNICATIONS

SUNRIVER

541.585.2937

COMMUNITY

541.593.6645

NATURAL

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541.585.2903

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RECREATION, SHARC & MEMBER SERVICES

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A property owner in Sunriver for seven years, Banta currently serves on both the SROA Finance and Design committees and is a member of the Admissions Model Workgroup.

Bill Cloran

William “Bill” Cloran has been a Sunriver owner since 1982 when he and wife Marty (deceased) purchased Ranch Cabin 15. Cloran and his present wife, Karla, are now fulltime residents having sold the Ranch Cabin and purchased a home on Blue Grouse Lane. He is retired from the practice of law and served in the U.S. Air Force between 1972 and 2000, retiring as a colonel.

Cloran’s interests include being a figure skating judge/ referee, historic railroad preservation, nature and the outdoors, Indian Pueblo Cultural Association and the Museum at Warm Springs. Educational interests include donor societies for the University of Portland, Willamette University, Oregon State University and Michigan State University.

Gwen Gamble

Gwen Gamble earned a B.S. in elementary education from Western Oregon State College and an Master of Education from National Louis University. She taught elementary school in Oregon and then with the Department of Defense Dependents Schools in Europe until retirement.

Gamble and her husband have been Sunriver owners since 2002. After having a

house in a rental program for 16 years they now are full-time residents. She has served on the Sunriver Women’s Club board two different years; one year as Director of Programs and, most recently, as Director of Philanthropy.

Gamble enjoys hiking, kayaking, biking, long walks and water aerobics. She belongs to numerous Sunriver clubs including pétanque, 20 Below dog group, pickleball, Sunriver You and moderates SROA forum meetings.

Veronica ‘Roni’ Jacknow

Roni Jacknow and her family have visited Sunriver for 20+ years and purchased their home in 2009. She has served on the SROA Finance Committee for seven years and the Admissions Model Workgroup for two.

A retired senior director from Kaiser Permanente with more than 37 years of corporate experience, Jacknow was responsible for employee and leadership development for finance and Enterprise Business Services. She has also served in various finance, business leadership and executive roles at Charles Schwab and Chevron. Jacknow is also a certified leadership and executive coach, a Women in Leadership Foundation mentor, and an advisor to the California State University Ex-

Ballot packets will be mailed to owners in early July. Ballots must be returned/reach SROA no later than 12 p.m. on Aug. 10 to be valid.

PLEASE NOTE: As a reminder, only ONE ballot will be allowed inside a secrecy and blue return envelope – EVEN if you own more than one Sunriver property and received a separate ballot for that property. All ballots must be returned in their own envelopes to be valid.

ecutive Education Women in Leadership program. She also serves on other advisory boards and councils.

Jacknow enjoys reading, running, cycling, swimming and traveling.

Holly Lekas

Born and raised in Portland, Holly Lekas returned from college to teach at her high school.

After a decade as a stay-athome mom, she reentered public education and spent 25 years with the Beaverton School District as a teacher and administrator.

During that time, her family explored Sunriver. At first they rented a home during the summer – creating lasting family memories. She visited her sister in Sunriver and purchased the home next door. Sunriver has been her family’s place to rest and revive for more than two decades.

Now, in retirement, Sunriver provides a place of community

that continues to enhance the Lekas family.

Randy Schneider

Randy Schneider first visited Sunriver in the late 1980s and purchased a home in 1990. He and his wife grew up in Forest Grove and, after some college and various jobs, he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1982. Schneider worked his way up in the enlisted ranks making chief (E7) and was accepted into Officers Candidate School in 1988. He spent much of his career assigned afloat to various types of cutters and became executive officer of a 225 foot buoy tender and commanding officer of an 82 foot and 110 foot patrol boats. His last assignment was as commanding officer of a 225 foot buoy tender and retired in 2002 as a Lt. Commander. Schneider and his wife then sailed halfway around the world on their 44 foot sailboat before moving here full-time in 2012.

Brad Banta

Bill Cloran Gwen Gamble Roni Jacknow Holly Lekas Randy Schneider

I recently read an article in Scientific American about the health benefits of a walk in nature (Greenery improves Body and Mind, May 2024). Based on recent studies, the author claims: “More time in the green is associated with lower blood pressure, strengthened immune systems, lower risk of cardiovascular disease and improved sleep.” The data is sufficiently compelling that a Bend company, NatureQuant devised NatureScore, a measure of the local green space. Using artificial intelligence, NatureQuant combines data on parks, trees canopies, noise, air and light pollution. Go to their website (www.naturequant. com), type in your address and get your NatureScore, I think you’ll be pleased with their characterization of Sunriver.

the wind whistling through our tall ponderosa pines and the gentle gait of deer as they pass through our neighborhood.

Summer months, with additional visitors/guests place additional demands on our owner’s association staff and our public safety personnel. Beyond the prevalence of crowds on our pathways, at the Village and SHARC, boisterous parties with a bit of “vacation mentality” mixed in can lead to serious problems.

from destruction but may also give our firefighters a chance to contain a fire before it becomes too hazardous to attack.

A Sunriver neighbor once mentioned to me that the thing he liked most about Sunriver was the solitude. As we approach the summer months, solitude may not be the first word that comes to mind. Yet, even during the summer months, one can hear the call of multiple bird species,

Sunriver is an urban forest, populated with more than 4,100 homes. Each one of these homes represents a significant source of fuel. Homes without defensible space (combustible materials away from the home perimeter) represent a risk to all Sunriver owners. I highly encourage owners to comply with ladder fuel requirements as well as removing combustible fuels (wood, pine needles, pinecones) from around your house and off your roof. In the event of a fire, having defensible space around your home might not only save your home

The best way to prevent wildfire is to limit ignition sources to the ones we cannot control (like lightning). Fireworks, other incendiaries, and open fires are strictly prohibited in Sunriver. Parking off a paved or gravel surface can quickly lead to an accidental fire as hot exhaust/emission control devices underneath the vehicle can easily ignite dry grass when parked off-road. Sparks can be generated from power tools and/or lawnmowers when they come in contact with metal or stone surfaces. Likewise, solvent soaked rags when stored in direct sunlight or in a sunsoaked container can ignite from spontaneous ignition. Pathway safety is another shared responsibility. While our pathways are often cited as the best feature of Sunriver, they can become hazardous when pathway users are not paying attention or are using them in a reckless fashion. Our pathways are a shared resource, used by walkers, bikers, young children, dogs and disabled people. Being aware of your surroundings and courteous to others is key to keeping our pathways safe

and enjoyable for all users. If you are on a bicycle, slow down and announce yourself when approaching others from behind. If you are walking in a group, leave room for others to pass you.

The roads in Sunriver are not wide or lit like city streets, preserving our dark skies. While our main roads can accommodate two vehicles traveling in opposite directions, there is not additional space for walkers, bikers, skateboarders or parked cars. Pedestrian use of our roadways can lead to severe injury – even with attentive and sober drivers. Add in inattention and/or alcohol and the risk of a ruined vacation increases dramatically.

Sunriver owners recognize Sunriver as a destination resort community. We welcome guests as they help keep Sunriver a vibrant and enjoyable place to live. However, we ask all Sunriver owners, their guests and visitors to be respectful of others and help maintain the solitude of Sunriver. While we all enjoy getting together with family and friends, being mindful will not only minimize your impact on others but may also allow you to enjoy solitude and realize the health benefits Sunriver has to offer.

Highlights of the SROA Board of Directors monthly meeting

The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, May 18, 2024.

Board members present: Gerhard Beenen, Bill Burke, Keith Mobley, Scott Gillies, Clark Pederson, Mark Murray, Julianna Hayes and Linda Beard. Absent: Tony De Alicante.

Staff present: James Lewis, Susan Berger, Jesus Mendoza.

Owners forums (summarized)

From May 17 work session

• Lori Menalia noted the quality of life to those living near the Recycling Center has diminished. She noted owners should utilize the side yard service and permanently remove the depot.

• Letter read into record by Jeff Callison of his disappointment in the Resort’s new golf membership direction and SROA should negotiate on behalf of owners with the Resort regarding reciprocity of amenity use.

• Letter from Paul Haggard

also feels the Resort’s new golf membership is a short-sighted money grab with no benefit to the owners who also use the golf courses.

From May 18 regular meeting

• Lori Menalia thanked Clark Pederson for collecting data related to the Recycling Center. Nearby neighbors want the center removed due to noise, its unsightly appearance and trash in the neighborhood. She also inquired about adding recycling opportunities along the pathways.

Board actions

• Approved minutes of the April 19, 2024 SROA/SSD joint board meeting.

• Approved minutes of the April 19, 2024 SROA board work session.

• Approved minutes of the April 20, 2024 SROA regular board meeting.

• Approved April 30, 2024 unaudited financials.

SROA Financial Report

• Approved transfer of $233,258.16 from the regular reserve fund to the operating fund for progress on the Public Works campus.

• Approved a second reading for amendments to the Sunriver Rules & Regulations to add new Section 4.08 regarding the use of the SROA/SHARC logo without permission from SROA and assign a penalty for any unauthorized use.

• Approved a second reading for the removal of Section 4.02 E. J. Open House Sign language from the Design Manual and move it to Sunriver Rules & Regulations to newly adopted Section 4.02 E. K.

• Approved a first amendment to a sublease with TDS for the location of its headend infrastructure and related cable/telecommunications facilities in the northeast area of Sunriver. The sublease expiration date also was amended to March 20, 2043.

By Clark Pederson

One source of revenue for SROA is fines. This is not an area where we want to have revenue as we would prefer compliance with SROA policies and rules. However, we know from experience that we will have fine revenue each year. In 2022, fine revenue totaled $57,600 and $59,200 was projected in 2023.

Most fines are related to Community Development and Natural Resources fines. In 2024, SROA budgeted $41,500 for fine revenue: $11,500 in Community Development (for design violations) and $30,000 in Natural Resources (for ladder fuels and noxious weed violations). Through the first quarter ending March 31, we have already exceeded budgeted fine revenue by $13,500 (reaching $22,500 vs. a budgeted $9,000). Fines result from property owners violating SROA rules and failing to do the corrective action required to bring their property into compliance. Scheduled fines are as follows: $2,500 Class A offenses, $500 Class B, $250 Class C, $100 Class D, $50 Class E, and $20 Class F.

In the case of ladder fuel reduction (LFR) fines, owners have several opportunities to come into compliance. Owners receive a courtesy letter at least one year prior to issuance of a notice of deficiency.

Committee/board action requests

• Approved proposed changes to the Election Committee Charter Procedures. Changes included clarifications that require owners to place one ballot per signed blue envelope and that all invalid ballots will include a cover sheet listing the property number, total of invalid votes and which will be signed by the committee’s chair.

• Scott Gillies formally gave resignation on the board starting May 28 as he sold his Sunriver home and will no longer be an owner.

• Approved appointment of Mark Murray to take over as board secretary through the remainder of the board year as current secretary Gillies will no

The SROA website has tips on wildfire property management. No permits are required for most remedial actions, such as pulling bitterbrush and thinning seedlings. The Natural Resources Department also will walk your property with you and discuss actions you might take long before out of compliance issues take place.

If an owner falls out of compliance, they’ll receive several additional points of contact about complying. On June 1, properties with an LFR notice of deficiency will receive a 30day notice indicating they have until July 1 to do the work. Failure to do so results in the issuance of a violation citation with a $500 fine and a hearing date with the SROA magistrate. With continued failure to comply the fine doubles every 30 days.

LFR fines are an area that bothers me. Owners not reducing ladder fuels on their prop-

Gerhard Beenen

SROA Compliance Corner: Outdoor lighting, barbecues and fire pits

By SROA Community Development Department Staff

SROA NEWS – At long last, the sun has melted the snow away, and the birds are back along with a variety of other wildlife to usher in springtime in Sunriver. With the warmer weather more of us are spending additional time outdoors and we inevitably start looking for ways to enhance our surroundings.

While there are a variety of creature comforts that will do the trick, there are a few rules in Sunriver that we all need to keep in mind while we dress up our decks, patios and other outdoor living spaces in preparation of the summer months.

First, the restrictions that apply to lighting can be located in the Design Commit-

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longer be on the board.

Other business

• Board director Linda Beard will become the new board liaison to the Design Committee with Gillies selling his home and leaving Sunriver.

• Director Burke asked for interest of board members in filling officer positions. There will be a vote for board officers at the June board meeting, which could also change dependent on this year’s election.

• The dissolution of the SROA charitable fund was finalized following the signatures of Mark Murray, Bill Burke and Clark Pederson.

Association operations

• Administration : Conducted interviews for vacant recreation manager position. Met with architects on future remodeling of SROA admin building once the police move to its new facility. Met with landscape architects for several projects, including landscaping

Treasurer

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erty are putting their home, their neighbor’s home and our entire community in jeopardy in the event of a wildfire.

The rules are there to protect the Sunriver owners who comply with the rules and have an expectation that their neighbors will as well. When we move to Sunriver we understand that we have an obligation to keep our homes and property in compliance with SROA rules.

Owners have a right to request a special hearing with our independent magistrate and a further right to appeal to the Judicial Council. If within 30 days after the notice of the magistrate’s fine is issued, and

tee Manual of Rules and Procedures under Section 3.19.

While bistro-style string lighting may create a festive outdoor ambiance, it can also be an annoyance to your neighbors and create light pollution that detracts from the beautiful views of the brilliant night sky. As an official “Dark Sky” community (www. darkskyoregon.org), light pollution can also detract the experience of visiting Sunriver’s observatory. Any exterior lighting is to be shielded and downward facing.

Second, with the ever-increasing occurrence of wildfires in the West, it is especially important to review Section 4.03(B) of the Sunriver Rules and Regulations.

The restrictions regarding outdoor burning equipment are intended to protect all

of the Public Works yard. Met with Resort reps on updates, forthcoming contracts and maintenance fees. Ongoing meetings for wage analysis. Continue to meet with TDS on fiber construction and installations.

• Accounting: Worked with Price Fronk on SROA’s 2023 audit fieldwork with a final report coming in June. Worked with SAIF auditors on workers’ compensation. Began billing process for homes that have been hooked up to fiber with TDS.

• Communications : Reviewed Sunriver Style website and made numerous updates, fixed outdated links, etc. as the site still sees a couple thousand visits a month. Created postcard series for Natural Resources to be mailed to LFR courtesy and/or noncompliance letter recipients. Created signage for dog park. Redesigning the citation form used by Community Development.

• Community Development : There are 316 active projects/building permits. Participated in magistrate hearings

the fine is not paid, and no request for an appeal has been filed, SROA is authorized to file a lien against the Sunriver property. Attorney and court costs for the filing will be added to the fine balance. A Judicial Council decision is final and binding on all parties to the appeal.

The failure to correct an LFR violation for which a citation has been issued, whether the citation fine has been paid or not, is subject to additional citations with escalating fines. For on-going violations that have not been rectified, fines double every 30 days that the violation is not corrected.

Not paying fines within 90 days also subjects the owner to no longer be an “owner in good standing” with the resulting

stakeholders in the community. Whether it is a campfire to make ‘smores, a propane fueled table for ornamentation, or a simple tiki torch to keep pesky mosquitoes away, the risk created by an open flame doesn’t outweigh the potential consequences of a quickly spreading fire. No open flame fires of any kind are permitted in Sunriver and, when grilling those summer dogs and burgers, don’t forget that only propane or pellet barbecues are allowed.

If you have any questions or would like to report concerns, please contact the Community Development Department via email at designinfo@srowners.org or call 541-593-6645. Staff is available MondayFriday. You can also visit www.sunriverown ers.org for more information,

on violations and citations. The committee discussed possible rule addition relative to fencing requirements for non-single residential properties. Paint survey and tree protection inspections to begin.

• Natural Resources: Continued GIS platform design with the IT Department. Completed LFR and tree thinning at SHARC. Attended an International Fire Behavior & Fuels conference in Boise, Idaho. Participated in judicial council hearing regarding tree and vegetation removal. Mailed wildfire outreach letters to properties that scored slightly lower than an LFR courtesy and included information about defensible space and home hardening self-assessments. Prepared 1,000 ponderosa seedlings to celebrate Sunriver Arbor Day week. Planted 500 ponderosa seedlings in restoration areas throughout the community.

• IT: Updating contact info for third party support to add IT director. Removed unnecessary data fields in citation records for input optimization. Refactoring database to make it

loss of SROA recreation access privileges for their property (which will include access for their vacation rental guests).

If the fine for a violation is paid prior to the time set for the magistrate’s hearing the amount of the fine will be half of the scheduled fine shown on the notice of violation.

As a side note, it is important to keep your contact information, especially your mailing address, current with SROA to make sure you receive all notices.

Sunriver is a special place and to keep it that way we all have a part to play in abiding by SROA policies and rules.

–Clark Pederson is the treasurer of the SROA Board of Directors and chair of the Finance Committee. pederson@ srowners.org

SHARC text alerts

SHARC is now offering an opt-in text alert system to notify owners and guests of changes in hours due to smoke, lightning or severe weather.

Text SROA to 38316 to receive the text notifications. For those visiting, you can opt out after your Sunriver stay by texting STOP to the same number.

Changes in operations are also posted to www. sunriversharc.com under Plan Your Visit > Today’s Operations.

more efficient. Negotiated new contract for GIS licensing with ESRI. Met with Cook Security to evaluate and update gate card reader access. Continue to work on the database to reflect an updated interface.

• Public Works: Fort Rock Park plan surveying completed, and a design is in process. Irrigation startup was done for Fort Rock Park, waterfall circle and SHARC. Installed windscreens at all sport courts. Crack sealing started with most of the Sky Park tarmac completed. Contractor was selected for pathway sealing with work to start in June. Slurry seal will be done in the areas of Abbot Drive, Beaver Drive and Ponderosa Road. Work ongoing to prep the outdoor aquatics for summer and ordered a replacement pool heater. Resealed stairs, walkway and water slide with new product to increase slip resistance. Tested a pool deck stain and will budget for

full treatment in 2025. Work continues on the new Public Works building and is on-track for completion in October.

• Recreation/SHARC: New hires include Chris Matheny in guest services and Reghan Hope as the events coordinator. The indoor pool was closed May 13-21 to fix a failed seam/ joint. Hiring continues for various seasonal positions and lifeguards. Bigfoot BBQ returns to provide summer food operations at SHARC’s cafe. Removed covers and started to balance the chemistry at the Member Pool in preparation of summer opening.

The meeting adjourned at 10:38 a.m.

The next board work session will take place at 9 a.m. June 14 followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. June 15. To watch the meeting visit the meeting date on SROA website calendar for the YouTube link.

NOTICE OF ELECTION

An election of the membership of the Sunriver Owners Association will be conducted by mail to elect three (3) members to the Sunriver Owners Association Board of Directors

Ballots will be mailed in early July and must be returned to SROA no later than Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 12pm.

Patty Smith, SROA Election Committee Chair

2023 SROA magistrate report: violations up from previous year

SROA NEWS – SROA magistrate Jo Zucker presented her annual report of SROA rule violations and enforcement results during the SROA Board of Directors during its May 17 work session.

In 2023, the magistrate reviewed 240 violations, significantly up from 147 violations in 2022.

Types of violations

In 2023, 91 violations came before the magistrate for Design Rule violations. Of those,

15 were attributed to a single property for failing to remove a prohibited animal feeder and failure to obtain Design Committee approval for work on a deck. Another property remained out of compliance and received nine violations due to the project exceeding the two-year time limit. Eight violations also were attributable to a single property because the building project exceeded the two-year time limit. There are a couple owners who appear to have chosen to pay the monthly

fine rather than bring their property into compliance (they fall under old rules which do not allow for graduated fines). There were only 10 paint survey violations.

The magistrate also vetted 149 violations of Sunriver Rules and Regulations, 104 of which were violations of ladder fuel reduction. Several owners received up to three, fine-escalated citations, one property received four citations, one is currently on their seventh citation and another on

their ninth.

There were 14 noxious weed violations for a total of $2,200 assessed. There also were fines to several owners who cut trees on SROA property totaling $16,000 and assessed a total of $2,750 for an owner who had cut trees on private property.

Other than for parking (14 citations) the Sunriver Police Department issued a total of two citations (Cardinal Landing Bridge jumping and disturbing the peace).

There were three special

Noxious weed season is upon us, is your property weed free?

By SROA Natural Resources Department

SROA NEWS – Noxious

weeds are non-native invasive plants introduced to the US accidentally or purposefully (without knowledge of the repercussions) from locations all around the world. These crafty plants lack natural predators and encroach on our native landscapes causing competition for resources like water, nutrients, and space. Noxious weeds displace food and habitat sources for wildlife, and some can be toxic if ingested by wildlife and humans.

Eliminating noxious weeds can be quite challenging due to their persistence and fast paced lifecycles. However, controlling them every season as they emerge will lessen their effect

on our landscapes. In Sunriver, common noxious weeds include Dalmatian toadflax, spotted knapweed, a variety of thistles and Scotch broom. Knapweed, thistles and Scotch broom have seeds that can lay dormant in the soil until conditions are right, and mature plants can produce thousands of seeds each year. Toadflax has an extensive lateral root system. New shoots emerge from those roots especially when they are cut and not entirely removed. Pinpointing an exact time when noxious weeds appear in Sunriver is difficult, as it greatly depends on weather, soil conditions and other factors. They typically emerge anywhere from mid-May to early

Turn to Weeds, page 8

hearings in 2023.

Fine collections

The magistrate assessed a total of $68,520 in fines. SROA collected $16,615 and the remaining $41,160 was sent to accounting to be collected. Of that amount, $24,645 remains unpaid. Of the unpaid balance, $2,050 was attributable to various owners and $22,595 was attributable to four Sunriver owners – one who just recently brought their property into compliance.

Talk travel with photographer and writer Barb Gonzalez

Barb Gonzalez will share tales and tips from her 38-day photographic odyssey across the United States at Artists’ Gallery Sunriver on June 8.

A seasoned travel writer and the acclaimed “Simple Tech Guru,” Gonzales traveled 6,100 miles across more than 18 states in her Subaru, accompanied only by her corgi companions. Gonzalez captured breathtaking landscapes in numerous national and state parks, the Sandhill Crane migration in Kearney, Nebraska and the mesmerizing total eclipse in Vermont.

The gallery’s Second Saturday, June 8 event, held from 4 to 6 p.m. will provide an exclusive glimpse into Gonzalez's journey with a special showcase of selected photos from her trip. As the travel and vacation season kicks off, Gonzalez will draw on her rich experience of more than a decade in travel writing and two decades in tech guidance to show you how to capture your own stunning travel memories.

Whether you’re a beginner eager to learn the basics or an experienced photographer looking for new techniques, Gonzalez’s insights will help you make the most of your smartphone or camera on your next adventure. Don't miss this chance to elevate your photography skills and prepare for a season of unforgettable travels. Artists’ Gallery is located in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver.

Knapweed is the most common noxious weed in Sunriver.

SROA admin entry drive to close for paving

SROA NEWS – Upcoming paving, as part of the Sunriver Service District public safety building construction, will result in the closure of the Abbot Drive main entry into SROA, RV storage yard, fire and police for several days in early June.

Owners who may need their recreational vehicle during this time are asked to remove it from the RV storage yard prior to June 3. SROA will issue a special parking permit for those who are able to park it at their residence during the construction time period. For those who can’t keep it at their home, please contact Public Works at least 24 hours in advance to remove and/or bring it back to the storage yard. Public Works can be reached at 541-593-2483 weekdays and 541-797-9430 on weekends.

For anyone with business needs at SROA admin, police or fire departments there will be detour signs posted to route vehicles through the Public Works campus. There will be signs directing visitors to the public parking area once you reach the SROA admin facility.

This project is all weather dependent. The 10-day weather forecast will confirm conditions to a degree but – if it rains the day of paving on June 6 – the schedule will move forward by a day.

Paving schedule:

• Driveway closure is expected Monday, June 3 to Tuesday, June 11.

• Asphalt removal and base preparation June 3 to June 6.

• Paving days June 6 to June 10.

• These closures will not affect emergency responses.

• View a larger detour map at www.sunriverowners.org/ roadwork

The main drive into SROA admin, fire/police and RV storage will be closed.

June and mature throughout the summer months. Now is a good time to put together a plan for controlling these pesky plants before they go to seed and become a bigger problem.

To protect our community from noxious weeds, Sunriver owners created a mandatory Noxious Weed Management Plan more than 20 years ago that requires owners to remove and prevent the spread of noxious weeds on their private properties. SROA is responsible for noxious weed management on commons throughout Sunriver.

To control noxious weeds in Sunriver, walk your property regularly and repeatedly 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 remove noxious weeds from an area,” SROA Director of Natural Resources Patti Gentiluomo said. “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.”

Noxious weeds 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 eggshaped buds, toadflax seedlings develop into tall shoots and Scotch broom starts as small bright green stems that branch off a center stalk. Recognizing these noxious weeds before they mature can make control measures easier. Also, 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.

Since toadflax growth on lateral roots can be stimulated by pulling or cutting, it should be sprayed with an herbicide. Multiple applications may be necessary to completely kill it and prevent seed disbursement. Unlike toadflax, knapweed and thistle are most effectively

The distinctive pineapple or artichoke shaped buds of a knapweed helps distinguish it from native wildflowers.

removed by pulling. When pulling these, grip the plant firmly at the base and wiggle it to loosen the dirt and tug, removing as much of the deep tap root as possible. Scotch broom is best to pull when small but as they grow, their tap roots grow deeper, so it may be necessary to cut them at the base. Once Scotch broom is cut you can paint or spray an herbicide on the cut stalk to help prevent future growth. Noxious weeds must be bagged and disposed of in the trash to prevent spread.

SROA Natural Resources staff assist property owners

Summer art in Sunriver

By Jim Fister

Welcome to summer in Sunriver. As our pathways fill with cheerful visitors and residents, we welcome the great weather that usually comes with the month of June.

The Betty Gray Gallery of Art in the Sunriver Lodge will be wrapping up both of its shows this month, so stop by to enjoy the art on display.

in meeting requirements to control weeds by performing inspections throughout the month of June and notify owners if weeds are present on their properties by mid-July. Owners should be proactive in controlling noxious weeds on their properties whether they receive a notice from SROA or not. Those who wish to work with a landscape contractor to control noxious weed should contact them early in the season to ensure the property is scheduled for treatment before noxious weeds go to seed.

SROA also inspects for noxious weeds on commons and undertakes both spraying and pulling activities throughout the summer. SROA’s 24th annual “War on Weeds,” a community-wide effort to pull noxious weeds on commons will take place Aug. 1-15.

The Natural Resource Departments page on the SROA website at www.sunriverown ers.org/noxiousweeds has extensive photos, descriptions and information about noxious weeds. Owners are welcome to contact staff by emailing natural resources@srowners.org.

In the downstairs gallery, the pastel work of Laura Jo Sherman will be on display, along with the watercolor/ ink mix from Sandy Caldwell. Sherman’s pastels focus on the creation of something new and original, creating a unique communication from her art to the viewer. Caldwell starts with a base of watercolor to build a scene, and then highlights it with vivid inks. Both artists customize their work with frames that enhance the art. Together, the two create a unique view of nature and landscape that mirror the views outside the window.

Upstairs, artist Jesica Carleton is displaying her mosaic art. She has always been drawn to color and texture, and she is happiest when creating a piece that differs from her others, either in subject, style, color, or shape. Her current work explores the bounds of the “square” and starts to extend beyond the traditional frame, with a bright array of colors to match the creative shapes. Her exploration of landscapes, flora and fauna in mosaic provide a unique view of Central Oregon.

Enjoy the busyness of summer and enjoy the art across Sunriver's art galleries.

owner enrichment activities

Sunriver You: June and summer classes

By Melinda Kufeld

It’s almost summer and you know what that means… getting outdoors and voting for new SROA board members. Head outdoors and learn to play pétanque with other players at the Mary McCallum Park pétanque courts. Or, plan to attend the Sunriver Owners Association Candidates Forum to learn more about who is running.

Sunriver You also will offer two classes this summer in conjunction with the Deschutes Public Library, both related to the great outdoors. Gain an understanding of the role of fire in our forests and management methods to achieve ecosystem health. Learn about the natural history of Oregon’s Lake Abert which is east of Paisley. Continue reading for class descriptions and presenter information. All classes require registration through www. sunriveryou.com. NOTE: Registration closes 24 hours prior to the class start time except for SROA forums, for which registration doesn’t close until well after the forum has begun.

Learn to play pétanque Wednesday, June 5, 10 a.m. at the Mary McCallum pétanque courts. Presenter: Gary Bigham.

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 special 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 or join the group of regulars that play weekly during the summer. You are welcome to stay after the class and practice with each other. All the equipment needed will be provided.

NOTE: At publication, the class was full, and an additional class being planned. Check sunriveryou.com for an update and to register or be added to the waitlist.

Gary Bigham started playing pétanque in Seattle at French-American Chamber of Commerce picnics around 1995, about the same time as the formation of the Seattle Pétanque Club and several other pétanque clubs in the Pacific Northwest. In 2016, Bigham and his wife moved to Sunriver. In 2019, Bigham got together with a small group interested in learning the game, thus the Sunriver Pétanque Club was born. Since then, the club has grown to about 35 members with dedicated pétanque courts in Mary McCallum Park.

SROA Board of Directors

Candidate Forum

Thursday, June 27 at 4 p.m. via Zoom. Moderator: Lucy Hilburn

The annual SROA Board of Directors election is coming up and there are three open seats on the board. Don’t miss this chance to meet the six 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

briefly 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 ask the questions and each candidate will have an opportunity to answer. We can’t promise that every question will be addressed, but hope to get to as many as possible. The election ballot and voter information package will be mailed to owners in early July.

Basics of Fire Ecology

Wednesday, July 31 at 4 p.m. at SHARC. Presenters: Emily Curtis and Jaimie Olle

This is a joint presentation by Sunriver You and the Deschutes Public Library.

Learn about the role of fire in our ecosystem and management methods. Did you know that the pine forests of Central Oregon depend on fire to be healthy and resilient? In this presentation, join Discover Your Forest and the Deschutes National Forest in examining the role of fire in this ecosystem, what influences spread and intensity, and how forest management methods, including prescribed burning, can be used to maintain ecosystem health.

Emily Curtis is the Wildland Fire Education Coordinator for Discover Your Forest, working closely with the Deschutes National Forest and other local, county, state and federal agencies to coordinate public outreach and education programs. Before joining Discover Your Forest, Curtis worked for the U.S. Forest Service.

Jaimie Olle started her career

with the US Forest Service as a wildland firefighter in the Umpqua National Forest. After a couple of seasons, she moved to the Deschutes National Forest, where she is now a public affairs specialist supporting prescribed burning communications and implementation.

History of Oregon’s Lake Abert in the Great Basin

Tuesday, August 21 at 2 p.m. at SHARC. Presenter: Ron Larson

This is a joint presentation by Sunriver You and the Deschutes Public Library.

Oregon's Lake Abert, just over a hundred miles from Sunriver, is one of only three hypersaline lakes in the US. After the spring runoff, it grows to 65 square miles. Artifacts and petroglyphs in its environs attest to thousands of years of indigenous peoples' presence, and today it is home to unique brine shrimp and alkali flies that are crucial nourishment

for migrating birds. Come learn about this fascinating lake from a natural history expert. Ron Larson grew up in Newport, Oregon, spending lots of time along the shore and in the hills and coastal forests. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in invertebrate zoology from Oregon State University, a master’s degree in marine biology from the University of Puerto Rico, and a PhD from the University of British Columbia. He has been studying the Lake Abert system since 2008 and is the author of “A Natural History of Oregon’s Lake Abert in the NW Great Basin Landscape.”

Celebrate the beauty of wildflowers, pollinators during festival

By Kelli Neumann

Sunriver is renowned for the breathtaking, complex, ever-changing beauty provided by the natural landscape surrounding us.

Blankets of snow melt in the spring to reveal a terrain colonized by hardy plant life, ready to unfurl with abandon into the warming air. The distinct four-season pattern of this temperate climate favors a rapid few months of blooming, growing and reproducing before the winter demands dormancy once again.

To celebrate the season of growth, Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory hosts its annual Wildflower Show & Pollinator Festival on the third weekend of June, gathering and displaying examples of the diversity and magnificence of life all around us. Be sure and join us for this unique opportunity to learn more about the power of flowers, and the myriad of life they support.

The Wildflower Show & Pollinator Festival is an event created in collaboration with

the Native Plant Society of Oregon. The members of the Native Plant Society of Oregon have been visiting the wild places of Oregon to study its natural vegetation since 1961. Oregon is home to more than 3,600 species of native plants, and each one is unique and special. More than 450 of Oregon’s native plant species are listed as threatened or endangered by the Oregon Biodiversity Information Center and native plants provide food and support wildlife that introduced

plants cannot. The importance of understanding the native flora of a region is critical to protecting and preserving it for generations to come.

Each year, Native Plant Society and Sunriver Nature Center volunteers head out into the woods, scatter along streams, and climb into alpine environments to collect specimens of the amazing flowers found in Oregon. Volunteers follow a careful code of collection ethics and only take one example of each species. Once the flowers are gathered, they are identified to species level, labeled, and displayed at the Pozzi Education Building. Identifying each flower takes an incredible amount of knowledge and expertise. Within each genre of flowering plant, there can be hundreds of distinct species, and the ability to see them all up close and identified is a rare, amazing opportunity we

love sharing.

Native pollinators

Central Oregon’s native flowers wouldn’t be nearly as successful without their native pollinators. When most people think of bees, they think of the beloved honeybee, which is a European species imported to North America in the 1700s. There are only 11 species of “honeybees,” insects in the genus Apis that produce honey from the nectar they gather, found worldwide. There is a plethora of other bee species, each one honed by selective pressures to make it perfect

for one or a few specific types of flowers. We are still learning about the bee diversity of Oregon but, so far, the OSU Oregon Bee Atlas has categorized more than 500 species. And pollination is not just accomplished by bees. Moths, butterflies, true flies, wasps, beetles and more, all participate in fertilization and ensure the continued blossoms that enrich our world. Bend’s Pollinator Pathway and OSU’s Oregon Bee Atlas will be representing our native pollinators at the festival so you can see some of these incredible creatures

A new is comet making the solar system rounds

By Paul Poncy, Observatory Manager

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has been making an appearance in observatory telescopes in Sunriver. The Oort cloud comet was discovered in early 2023 by the Purple Mountain Observatory in China, and ATLAS in South Africa. Throughout June, we should be able to find the comet in the evening sky, moving from the constellation of Virgo into Leo. While we are checking out the comet with telescopes, the predictions are this comet will really put on a show in late September and into October, where it may be visible to the unaided eye. Comets are small bodies that contain ices that will sublimate (go from solid to gas) as they approach the Sun. As this material flows out, it creates an atmosphere around the nucleus (center) of the comet called a coma. As the dust and gas flow out of the coma, it creates the tails of the comet, and is the origin of the word comet. The word comet comes from the Greek kometes, which mean “long-haired.” It is the coma that differentiates an asteroid from a comet.

STEPHEN HANS NUETZEL, ARCHITECT

If you are interested finding a unique ring, make sure you visit the Second Tern Jewelry Department when it opens at 10 a.m. on Friday mornings. Newly received rings sell very quickly to our savvy customers. Donations for all departments come into Receiving each Friday and Saturday. Volunteers process their department’s items on Tuesday and Wednesday and, as much as possible, the items are in the store by Friday morning.

The jewelry department is the first area to your right when you enter the store. Just look for the glitter and glamour. You will find both pierced and clip earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pins and watches.

More specifically, in the bracelet category, a few weeks ago we received about 60 cuff bracelets, gold and silver colored, 2-3 inches wide, all be-

dazzled with colorful “jewels.”

The clever ladies in jewelry, instead of just putting them in a pile, put them on wine bottles, candlesticks, slipped them over the edge of a basket, made a pyramid of cuffs and, of course, they all sold.

There is fine jewelry, 14 karat gold and sterling silver, “statement” pieces with real and semi-precious stones, Mardi Gras necklaces to throw at your friends, even a Tiffancy & Co. Alphabet Necklace with the letter “U.” Do you know an Ursula?

“I appreciate the aesthetics, I like to organize, decorate and express myself.” And another volunteer commented on the satisfaction of getting all these sometimes disparate items arranged in an attractive and marketable way.

Volunteers needed

Volunteers are needed and welcomed at the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory and Second Tern.

and learn how to support the bugs who make it all possible.

The Wildflower Show & Pollinator Festival will also include informative lectures, unique vendors and activities for the whole family to enjoy. You can take a tour of Central Oregon’s only native plant botanical garden with expert horticulturists. Pick up some native plants for your backyard and talk to experts about growing tips. You truly do not want to miss this one-of-a-kind event.

The 2024 Wildflower Show & Pollinator Festival will take place Saturday, June 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Road, off Circle 3, on the way to the airport and marina. For more information, visit Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory webpage at https://snco.org/ wildflowershow/

For volunteer opportunities, current hours, other programs, more information, or questions call 541-593-4394 (Nature Center), or visit www.snco.org

However, many other unique items are found on display in the jewelry department: sterling silver pieces, Native American art, vintage toys, old wooden skis and poles, gourd art, interesting lamps, ceramic birds, a model of a famous clipper ship, The Harvey, built in 1847, paintings, an antique piano stool with claw feet, an adorable child-size rocker with “Sara” engraved on the back, and many more collectables. Prices range from $1 to much more, depending, of course, on the item.

When asked why she chose to volunteer in the jewelry department, one volunteer said,

Second Tern volunteers work Friday and Saturday when the store is open to customers but also Tuesday and Wednesday to process new inventory. Volunteer scheduling is very flexible from one day a week, two days a week, two days a month, three-hour shifts, five hours, not always the same day, work around vacations, family commitments, etc. The Tern volunteers are a family: fun to work with, enjoy each other, laugh a lot. It is a wonderful, productive way to support the environment, the community, and Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory.

The Second Tern is located at 17377 Spring River Road, just

Most comets orbit the Sun, but their orbits are usually eccentric, and may have short periods like the famous Halley’s Comet (~75 years) or long period comets (more than 200 years) like our current visitor C/2023 A3. Some long period comets may have orbital periods in the millions of years, and some may be ejected from our solar system.

While comets are beautiful to see themselves, the debris trail that is left behind is commonly the source of another spectacular show, and that is our annual

meteor showers. One of the most impressive meteor showers of the year are the Perseids in early August. This shower was shown to have a period tied to comet Swift-Tuttle discovered in 1865.

We look forward to viewing this new visitor to the inner solar system for much of the summer, but check in with us at the observatory and an updated article later this year when we hope to see a spectacular show. Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory is located at 57245 River Road, off Circle 3, on the way to the airport and marina. Check the website at www.snco.org for current hours and programs.

PHOTO COURTESY SULLIVAN SCRIBNER, SNCO VOLUNTEER

Sunriver dog park a reality

SROA NEWS – Calling all canines, their human family and friends to the grand opening celebration of the new Cottonwood Dog Park.

The fun will begin at 12 p.m. Saturday, June 15 with an official opening of the dog park, located at the SROA Cottonwood Park complex across from the north end Marketplace.

Sunriver owners, visitors and guests are invited to come with their dog to officially inaugurate the new amenity and help kickoff a busy and fun summer season.

For more information about the dog park event, contact Susan Jain at susanjain.china@gmail.com or call 770-743-2904.

The dog park has separate, dedicated spaces for small dogs (30 pounds and under) as well as space for dogs large and small to mingle together.

Dog poop bags and waste receptacles are available along. A dog/ human drinking fountain was being installed. A port-a-potty is also on site.

Owners must remain with their dogs in the park at all times and any dog showing any aggression toward other dogs or people must be leashed and removed immediately for the safety of all.

The grand opening event is sponsored by the Sunriver Owner Enrichment Committee (OEC). For more information about the committee or to consider joining, please contact OEC chair Mark Fisler at ownerenrichment@srowners.org. The committee meets monthly September through June.

Sunriver Brewing’s eastside location offering daily coffee bar service, Saturday brunch

Something’s brewing at Sunriver Brewing Company’s eastside location, and the pub is launching a new morning service coffee bar dedicated to serving quality craft coffee, breakfast and brunch.

The eastside “Pub and Coffee Bar” will be open every day with counter service Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a full-service brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Sunriver Brewing Company has entered the world of coffee through a local partnership with Still Vibrato Coffee Roasters of Bend.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Still Vibrato Coffee Roasters. Clint is one of the most passionate coffee people in town, and his dedication to quality coffee and commitment to ethical sourcing aligns perfectly with our brand,” said Ken Cameron, Sunriver Brewing’s Creative Director. “We look forward to working together to launch our new eastside coffee bar.”

The weekend brunch food menu is composed of fun twists on classic brunch items. The beverage menu served at brunch is also a playful mar-

riage of beer, coffee, spirits and more.

“This is an exciting time to develop our craft. Our team lives and breathes beer and now we are finding passion in coffee as well,” said Travis Downing, Vice President of Operations at Sunriver Brewing. “We are equally excited to answer our community’s call for a fun brunch spot on the eastside.”

Located off Neff Road adjacent to Summit Medical and St. Charles Hospital, the eastside pub also will continue to offer lunch/dinner hours from 2 to 9 p.m.

Chamber welcomes Snappy Sitters

Are you looking for a sitter for a date night? Are you visiting Central Oregon and need a sitter while you golf, hike or explore Central Oregon’s restaurants? Maybe you are a parent attending a wedding where children are not invited. Or you may need several sitters for an event like a holiday party, wedding, or a corporate retreat. Snappy Sitters is here for you. They have a large team of screened sitters, all with infant care experience, professional childcare experience and reliable transportation. Please visit www.snappysitters.com to reserve a sitter. They look forward to working with you.

Magazine is your guide to everything Sunriver

The Sunriver Magazine captures Sunriver’s natural beauty, its recreational opportunities, places to eat and shop, and

the spirit of the Sunriver community.

The Sunriver Magazine was published by Cascade Publications Inc. of Bend, in partnership with the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce.

Thank you to Sunriver Owners Association, The Village at Sunriver, Sunriver Resort, High Desert Museum, Mt. Bachelor, Sunriver Music Festival, Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, Visit Central Oregon, Sunriver Women's Club and Artists' Gallery Sunriver for their contributions to the magazine from photographs to copy.

Congrats to Sunriver Magazine cover photographer Ron Raport first visited Sunriver in the 1990s with his family, and both he and his wife Carol fell in love with the area.

Thank you to Cascade Publications President/Publisher Jeff Martin and Editor/Production Director Marcee Hillman Moeggenberg for their dedication to craft an informational, high-quality magazine.

After the Raports retired a few years ago, they felt blessed to be able to purchase a vacation condo in Sunriver where they enjoy much of the year. Their primary home is in Bothell, Washington.

Raport loves the Sunriver area for its fly fishing, trails,

Sunriver Magazine cover by Ron Raport.

Jameson enjoys playing with a stick at Sunriver's new dog park.

SROA Committees

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

SROA Board of Directors

Gerhard Beenen, president sroaboard@srowners.org

Covenants

Patty Smith covenants@srowners.org

Design

Richard Look, chair designinfo@srowners.org

Election

Patty Smith, chair election@srowners.org

Finance

Clark Pederson, chair finance@srowners.org

Nominating

Ron Angell, chair nominating@srowners.org

Owner Enrichment

Mark Fisler, chair ownerenrichment@srowners.org

Interested in joining a committee, special project or task force?

Contact Becki Sylvester at SROA by calling 541-593-2411.

JUNE MEETINGS & GATHERINGS

Group Gatherings

These groups meet regularly, same time, same place

Monday

Ladies Lunch and Bridge 11:30 a.m. Village Bar & Grill Sign up: 593-5906 or 536-1533

Alcoholics Anonymous

7 p.m. Pozzi building at the Sunriver Nature Center

Tuesday

Mountain Meadow Quilters 1 p.m. second Tuesday of the month at Community Bible Church Info: 302-378-8446

Partners Bridge

3 p.m., Crescent room at SHARC. $1, register/info: 541-556-6408

Wednesday

Sunriver Rotary

7:30 a.m., Hearth Room at the Sunriver Lodge www.sunriver-lapinerotary.org

Sunriver Republicans

Opportunity often reveals itself where you least expect it. Across Central Oregon, inventories in certain markets are growing, granting Buyers newfound options. With these choices, Buyers may wield greater negotiating power. Whether this signals a sustained shift or a temporary pause remains uncertain. Sellers, however, continue to reap rewards when pricing wisely. Our observation suggests that interest in Central Oregon living continues to climb. While demand might not reach previous peaks, it remains robust. If Central Oregon has piqued your interest, seize the moment. At the Jones Group, we remain vigilant, adapting to market dynamics. Experience guides us as we assist Buyers and Sellers in navigating the question, “What’s Next?”

5:30 p.m. second Wednesday of the month. 20 Maury Mtn. Lane

Thursday

Duplicate Bridge

3 p.m., First, second, fourth & fifth Thursday, Crescent room at SHARC. $1, register/info: 541-556-6408

Holy Trinity Catholic Mass: 9:30am Thurs.; 5:30pm Sat.; 8am Sun. 18143 Cottonwood Road 541-593-5990, 541-536-3571 www.holyredeemerparish.net Fr. Paul Antao, SDB Community Bible Church at Sunriver 10am Sunday 57175 Theater Drive 541-593-8341

www.cbcsunriver.org

Pastor: Jeff Welch

Sunriver Christian Fellowship 10am Sunday 18139 Cottonwood Road. Episcopal & Lutheran traditions. 541-593-1183

www.sunriverchristianfellowship.org Associate Pastor: Rob Pearson

The Door at Three Rivers 10am Sunday 86885 Enterprise Drive (Bus. Park) 541-550-3088 www.thedoor3r.org

Pastor: Brent Maxwell

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kayaking, live music and beautiful images to be captured with his camera.

Photography has been one of Raport 's favorite hobbies since high school. He is pleased to have this photo from Lava Butte chosen for the Sunriver Chamber's annual cover image. He is a past grand prize winner of Hawaii Magazine's annual photo contest and has had four photos featured in the Seattle Times Reader's Lens. His photography can be viewed at ronraport.smugmug.com, and on his two Instagram sites @dryflyphotography (classic fly fishing gear) and @ronraport photography

Order magazines to be delivered to your business Sunriver Magazine will be distributed throughout Oregon to visitor center locations and local businesses. It will be distributed throughout Sunriver for guests and community members to read. If your business would like to receive magazines, please email exec@sunriverchamber.com and the magazines will be delivered to your business. Each box contains 45 magazines.

Second annual student Career Exploration lunch

The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the second annual Three Rivers Middle School Career Exploration Lunch on May 9 at SHARC.

The lunch was attended by 150 middle school students and 75 adults.

Students enjoyed a lunch by Bleu Bite Catering and listened to guest speaker Morgan Schmidt’s presentation where she asked students answer several questions including, “Would they rather… be outside or inside all day; be around technology or unplug; figure out the details or focus on the big picture; and do one thing they are an expert at or learn things all the time.”

The executive director of the Central & Eastern Oregon Red Cross, Schmidt shared middle school is the time for students to start thinking about "who" they want to be rather than "what" they want to be. She encouraged them to consider “what impact they want to have; what are their strengths and interests; what excites them

safety.

The chamber hosts the lunch to promote career education, and provide an opportunity to consider their career interests.

“The goal of the lunch is not for students to leave knowing what career they want to do,” executive director Kristine Thomas said. “Instead, it’s a chance for them to start thinking about what their interests are and to be able to talk with adults about their careers.”

Sunriver Saturday Market

June 1 at SHARC

and what changes to they want to make or what makes them angry?”

After Schmidt’s presentation, the students rotated to three areas of their career interests. The stations were agricultural and natural resources, arts and communications, computer science, construction, education, engineering, health services, hospitality and public

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west of Harper Bridge, and is open Friday and Saturday 10-3 year-round; donations accepted 10-2 on open days. The Second Tern benefits Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, located at 57245 River Road, off Circle 3, on the way to the airport and marina. Check www.snco. org for current hours and programs.

For volunteering, more information, or questions call 541-593-3367 (Tern), 541593-4394 (Nature Center), or www.snco.org

The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the second annual Sunriver Saturday Market, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at SHARC, by the basketball court.

The June 1 market vendors are:

Food and beverage: Veggie Man of Bend, Bonta Gelato, Compassion Kombucha, BRL Micro Gardening, Broadus Bees, Crumb Sourdough Micro Bakery, Curmuffin, Hello Dar-

ling Sweets, Oreganic Beef Co., The Crows Croft, Windy Acres Dairy and Creamery, Catman Cellars, Slurp Soup Co., and The Royal Juice Co. Artists and crafters : Lil Mama Megs Candles, AKA Jewelry, Crimson & Clover, Go Hive Yourself Photography, Houser House Creations, Jax Hats, Cooks Pottery, Mara Crochet Minis, Rachel Elise Art, Wyled Terra Jewelry, Bluebird Boutique and Almanilly Soaps Pet product : Peaceful Pet Supplements A boutique market limited to 28 vendors per event, the dates are Saturday, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7 and Oct. 5. The market is part of the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce’s mission to support businesses in Central Oregon.

Learn more about the market by signing up for the newsletter at sunriversaturdaymarket@ gmail.com, visiting www.sun riverchamber.com, following on Instagram and Facebook @ sunriversaturdaymarket.

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Contact me today, and let's make your Central Oregon dream a reality.

Tern volunteers Nancy Flood, left, and Margaret Beard.

Three Rivers students received first-hand knowledge about careers they can pursue after graduating high school/college.

President's message

As incoming president, my first order of business is to recognize and thank Debbie Baker for her dedication and service to the Sunriver Women’s Club (SRWC). She served as president for two years with passion that was obvious to all. The theme for the coming year is Stronger Together: The power of fun, friends & philanthropy. In the club, there are many ways to make friends and have fun including hiking, mountain biking and kayaking groups, as well as monthly coffees, happy hours, and birthday lunches. The picnic on July 17 is an opportunity for the entire community to come together.

As we connect for fun, we are also committed to making a difference through our philanthropy program serving south Deschutes County. The annual Sunriver Art Fair on Aug. 9-11 raises funds for the club’s Community Grant Program which recently surpassed the $1 million mark by giving out grants to nonprofit agencies serving vulnerable clients. Please check the website for

now open

the latest information www. sunriverwomensclub.org

– Brigitte Bourret SRWC President

All are welcome Sunriver Community Picnic

Enjoy games, music, food and friendship at the annual Sunriver Community Picnic from 4-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 at Mary McCallum Park, near the Sunriver Marina. All residents in the greater Sunriver area and their guests are invited to attend the picnic.

Mingle with your friends while playing outdoor games including cornhole, petanque and horseshoes.

Music will be provided by the Big River Band Duo and will play crowd favorites for your listening and dancing pleasure.

The Wallow Bar and Grill will once again provide its popular ribs or chicken with barbeque sauce and ranch beans. There also will be a vegetarian main option available. To round out the meal there will be rolls, coleslaw, Caesar salad, watermelon, dessert and nonalcoholic beverages. Guests

may also bring their own beverages.

All of this and time with new and old friends on the scenic shores of the Deschutes River at Mary McCallum Park guarantee a great evening.

The picnic is brought to you by the Sunriver Women’s Club. Special thanks to the Owner Enrichment Committee of SROA for sponsoring the band and to the Wallow Bar and Grill for donating its labor costs.

The cost is $20, and you must register and pay in advance to attend. Registration closes July 8 or when the limit of 200 guests is reached. This event sold out last year, so sign up early to avoid disappointment. To register, visit https://sunriverwomensclub. org/event-5571857.

Host an artist

The Sunriver Art Fair is currently looking for accommodations in the Sunriver, Bend, La Pine area for artists participating in the 2024 fair. Do you have a spare room with a bath, or a local rental property, or possibly an area

outside of Sunriver to park a trailer? Artists will be arriving Thursday, Aug. 8 and staying through Sunday, Aug. 11 to attend the fair.

Artists will not expect meals or entertainment, just housing during a peak travel season in Sunriver.

If you have hosted an artist in the past and you would like to host them again, please let us know. We will do our best to match you up.

Contact us at housing@sunriverartfair.org if you have any questions and to sign up.

Art Meets Wine breaks attendance record

While all of the final numbers were unavailable at press time, attendance and the total money raised to support the SRWC Community Grant Program will break previous records.

The event sold out and brought together 240 guests to explore the wines from 13 wineries representing various American Viticultural areas from across the state.

The club thanks everyone

who attended, sponsored or made the event possible.

Thank you for supporting the Hunger Prevention Fund Members, matching donors, and our community partners contributed $30,891 to the Hunger Prevention Fund (HPF) over 10 months to support local food programs at the La Pine Community Kitchen, The Society of St Vincent de Paul, and Care and Share Community Outreach. Together we supported them and our community through a very difficult year.

The HPF was a direct donation campaign joining three previous successful efforts; two Power of 100+ campaigns and The Power of 50 for Education. These campaigns, in addition to our Community Grant Program, are making a trans-

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Carey Special Materials :ist

Hook: Firehole 718, size 10-14 or Daiichi 1710, size 8-12

Thread: Danville 6/0 flat waxed in olive brown

Weight: 6-12 wraps of .015 non-toxic wire

Tail: Whiting freshwater streamer hen cape in mottled gray or brown, or ringneck pheasant rump hackle

Abdomen: Peacock

Rib: Medium copper wire

Hackle: Whiting freshwater streamer hen cape in mottled gray or brown, or ringneck pheasant rump or back hackle

Tying instructions and steps are published in video form, and can be found on the Sunriver Anglers Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SunriverAnglers/ or on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Viilj5gprwI

By Phil Fischer I really like rediscovering old patterns. These flies worked many years ago and are still very effective today. The Carey Special is just such a fly. This pattern was originally tied for still waters in British Columbia in 1925 by Dr. Lloyd Day from Quesnel, British Columbia. It was popularized by Col. Thomas Carey, and the pattern was named in his honor. I don’t know who or when the fly pattern was introduced to Central Oregon, but today it is a staple in many of our fly boxes for Crane Prairie, East Lake and other area lakes.

The fly design is straightforward. It consists of a peacock herl body and a pheasant back or rump feather for the hackle and tail. The fly imitates many insects found in our area lakes, from dragonflies to water boatman and others. The subtleties I add to the Carey’s in my box really make it a versatile and effective pattern. I often weight the pattern differently for different waters. I’ll add more weight to the fly for East Lake and fish it deeper than perhaps

I would at Crane Prairie. I also can vary how deep the fly is fished with the fly line I use. For shallow waters I may opt for a hover line with a very slow sink rate, or I may use it on an intermediate line to get down deeper.

The key to fishing this pattern it to vary the retrieve. I like an erratic, wonky retrieve that imitates a dragonfly nymph. But vary your retrieve based on whatever the fish seem to prefer on any given day.

I recently tied up a fresh batch of Carey Specials and took them out to Crane Prairie one afternoon. I used the electric motor to move quietly around an area until I started

seeing fish and then anchored in shallow water. I rigged up a Carey Special at the end of 16 feet of 3X tippet on a hover line and began sight casting to these fish. On the second cast I felt that abrupt stop and set the hook to a 21 inch rainbow. At the beginning of this article, I stated I loved rediscovering old patterns and a 21 inch rainbow really sealed the deal for me that day.

If you have questions about this pattern or would like additional information, please email me.

If you have suggestions on future patterns to feature, I can be reached at Philfischer@ sbcglobal.net.

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By Rynie Miyashiro

Join the Sunriver Anglers in welcoming Jordan Romney from Fly and Field Outfitters on June 5, 5:30 p.m. at SHARC. Romney is the manager at Fly and Field in Bend and he can be found at the Sunriver shop on Fridays.

Romney gave the club a presentation in April about how to get ready for trout season. He returns to provide an update on how the local lakes and rivers are fishing, and what flies the guides are using under current conditions.

As a special treat, Romney will give a casting demo on the lawn at 5 p.m. There will be spare rods (or you can bring your own) for casting lessons or a quick tune-up. If all goes well, there may even be a quick casting contest.

In July, the club welcomes local writer and television host Gary Lewis with a talk on where you can fish for trophy trout between February through October.

The club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the Crescent Room at SHARC. Members and public are welcome at no charge. For more information, visit SunriverAnglers.org

Tuxes & Tails to benefit Humane Society

Tuxes & Tails is the Humane Society of Central Oregon's premiere event of the year. Presented by Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company, Tuxes & Tails will be held Saturday, June 15 at the Riverhouse Convention Center in Bend.

Attendees can enjoy a 1970sthemed evening that includes an elevated dinner, wine, live and silent

tions, dessert dash and dancing to SuperBall Bell Bottom Rock.

Funds raised help provide more than 3,000 animals with safe shelter, lifesaving medical care, connect people with new pets, keep people and pets together, rescue animals from cruelty and neglect, and much more.

Register for Tuxes & Tails and join us for Central Oregon's favorite fundraiser at http:// tiny.cc/HSCOTandT2024. For additional information contact Lynne at Lynne@hsco.org. Don’t miss the event that has the reputation for being the best fundraiser of the year.

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formative impact for families, seniors and residents of south Deschutes County. Thank you all very much.

Spring into membership with savings for first time members

Our membership is looking forward to new adventures with new kayaking and mountain biking programs. If you are interested in attending a happy hour or want to learn more about becoming a member, please contact mem bership@sunriverwomensclub. org or go to www.sunriverwo mensclub.org.

The next event is Happy Hour on Tuesday, June 25, 4-6 p.m. at Legend Cider in La Pine.

New members to SRWC can join for $30 with the Spring Promotion.

The spring membership is effective through the end of the membership year (Sept. 30, 2024). All members renew in September for the next membership year (Oct. 1, 2024 - Sep. 30,2025).

Million in sales, we understand the ins and outs of these contracts and can help you navigate them, reducing the risk of costly mistakes and potential liability down the road.

July ‘Raise the Baton’ fundraiser benefits Sunriver Music Festival

Sunriver Music Festival's annual fundraising event is “Raise the Baton: The Elements of Music,” July 14 at 5 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon in Bend.

“The festival’s Raise the Baton fundraiser offers intriguing glimpses into the myriad elements that create world-class orchestra concerts in Bend and Sunriver each summer,” said Meagan Iverson, festival executive director. “Continuing a treasured tradition, the paddle raise at this event directly funds the Young Artists Scholarship Program. Raise the Baton attendees help make the music happen!”

Hosted by maestro Brett Mitchell, the event features performances by Central Or-

egon’s finest young student musicians. The Raise the Baton silent auction will include the season's original framed art by Robert Allan Hooper (titled “Twilight Glow”), plus the opportunity to bid on or sponsor “the elements of music:” guest artists, orchestra musicians, individual concerts and musical works, solo parts, travel costs and more. The auction and sponsorship opportunities will be hosted by local personalities Dr. Stephen Marshall and Brett Bizik.

Throughout its 29-year history, Sunriver Music Festival’s Young Artists Scholarship program has awarded almost $700,000 in scholarships to exceptional young classical music students from throughout Central Oregon. In 2023 alone,

10 musicians aged 16-23 were awarded a combined total of $35,600 in scholarships to aid with expenses related to college tuition or private music lessons. Tickets are $100 per person and includes hearty hors d'oeuvres and complimentary wine and soft drinks. Registra-

tion opens June 1. To register, visit sunrivermusic.org, email information@sunrivermusic.

org or call 541-593-1084.

Sunriver Music Festival’s 2024 summer season will be held in Sunriver and Bend from Aug. 10 to Aug. 23. Events are held at the iconic Tower Theatre in downtown Bend and the historic Great Hall at Sunriver Resort.

The festival's artistic director and conductor Brett Mitchell will lead world-class orchestra musicians and acclaimed soloists in a remarkable 47th season with a theme of “Classical Elements.”

For details and tickets, visit sunrivermusic.org

Sunriver receives Tree City honors for 44th year

SROA NEWS – For the 44th consecutive year, Sunriver has been awarded the Tree City USA designation by the American Arbor Day Foundation and sponsored by the Oregon Department of Forestry. This award reflects the SROA Board of Directors strong commitment to urban forestry.

Of the 69 communities (2023) in Oregon to receive this award, Sunriver is the only unincorporated community included due to Sunriver’s \ early involvement before unincorporated communities became ineligible for the award.

In Oregon, only Portland, Salem and Eugene have received this award for a longer period than Sunriver has – and by but several years.

The award criteria, as set by the Arbor Day Foundation, includes:

• Spending a certain minimum dollar amount per capita on community forestry activities

• Having ordinances (governing documents) that include who is responsible for tree and forest care

• Proclaiming an Arbor Day each year

• Maintaining a tree board or department

Tree City USA is only one of a number of organizations that recognize Sunriver (SROA) as a leader in natural resources

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Sunriver Music Festival conductor Brett Mitchell.

By Deni Porter Hurray for Fathers’ Day.

The Artists’ Gallery Sunriver is ready to cheer for all fantastic fathers on Saturday June 8, 4-6 p.m. Even though Father’s Day is officially June 16, come to the gallery in The Village at Sunriver, bring your favorite “dad,” to enjoy beer or wine and great eats. Oh, and do not forget the beautiful art and entertaining artists.

This month, the gallery is pleased to welcome a new artist, photographer Barb Gonzalez.

Gonzalez is “always on the lookout for the presence of wonder.” This Bend resident loves to hike and immerse herself in the magical landscapes, fairyland forests and waterfalls, and the dramatic coastline of the Pacific Northwest.

Gonzalez uses her extensive photography experience to hone her ability to connect to what makes a place unique. She

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management. For example, SROA is recognized by the National Fire Protection Association as a designated Firewise Community. SROA, through

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Dianne Lay

uses dramatic light, composition and lines to tell the story and transport the viewer into the very heart of the moment.

Gonzalez will be on hand for Second Saturday to take us on a photographic journey.

Watercolor artist Dianne Lay displays new paintings for this event.

“Oh, hello” is from the series

the Natural Resources Department, is active locally in Project Wildfire. SROA also has its own Community Wildfire Protection Plan and Ladder Fuels Reduction Plan.

SROA’s Natural Resources Department has hired contractors to perform ladder fuel re-

“My Sunriver Walks.” It captures the surprise in the expression of a deer that was grazing along the Deschutes River (you will just have to imagine the artist’s surprise).

A second piece from this series is titled “What’s Up?” and treats the viewer to a close look into the eyes of a cute baby deer. Lay’s delicate touch is evident in her use of beautiful watercolor glazes and the glow created by her use of translucent paint.

Long time gallery artist, potter Peter Roussel started working with clay in the mid-1960s.

Although his initial training was in traditional utilitarian pottery and stoneware glazes, his work with children became a turning point in his experience as a potter – an experience that he finds difficult to put into words.

He was, however, affected by creative children in the

duction and other forest health activities on at least 112 acres of commons in Sunriver this year. These contractors, under the direction of SROA, will perform tree and shrub trimming and removal to reduce the risk of fire and to improve overall forest health and safety.

best of ways. The potter now exclusively uses alternative firing techniques to finish all his work. Each piece is a blank canvas, and each surface treatment is unique unto itself. Just like nature, Roussel produces pieces that are a range of light to dark rich blues using copper sulfate in the firing process. Raku, pit, sagger and smoke firing along with ferric chloride are wrapped in aluminum foil and fired to different temperatures to bring out distinct colors. When everything cools down nature’s serendipity is revealed.

Photographer Carolyn Waissman says that photography melds her love of nature

and art. It also provides a great reason to be outside in fantastic places like Central Oregon, North America or Europe, or Africa, or well, apparently anywhere in the world.

Waissman’s wildlife portrait series is a close-up intimate portrait of the essence and attitude of each animal.

The Artists’ Gallery is in Building 19 in The Village at Sunriver, next door to El Caporal Mexican restaurant. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

For information, visit the gallery website at www.Artists GallerySunriver.com or call 541-593-4382.

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Six Questions with Sunriver Realty's Real Estate Professionals

What drew you to Sunriver and the surrounding area, and when did you decide to make it your home?

MICHAEL

We purchased a home in Bend in 2011. We were drawn to the area for its natural beauty and array of things to do outside.

We discovered Sunriver during a golf tournament that my husband was a part of in 2002. I had lots of free time during the days of the tournament and explored Sunriver on my bike. After the first adventurous day, I announced “this is where I want to relocate to!” Our daughter was very young at the time, so we knew we would need to plan around schooling, etc. We vacationed at Sunriver Resort each and every year from that point on until we moved here in 2011.

I moved from Marin County to Sunriver in 1986 to put my two young children in the Sunriver Prep School. My parents and one of my brothers lived here. I immediately got a job at the SROA (Sunriver Owners Association) during turn-over from 1986 to 1989. I learned about HOA management there. I then worked at a private company for eleven years as the HOA department manager and also learned about real estate, rentals, housekeeping, maintenance and accounting. I opened my own management company in 2002. I started skiing here in 1969. There was a gas station, store and post office in the present Café Sintra Building with a few homes on Beaver Drive. I always thought it would be great to live in Sunriver. One day the idea became a dream and the dream a reality. Now it is home.

While living in Southern Oregon, I vacationed in Sunriver and enjoyed skiing at Mt. Bachelor and attending tennis camps in Sunriver. I purchased a Sunriver vacation home in Sunriver in 1981 and became a full time resident in 1989.

ANDREW

The endless variety of activities here is incredible. Sunriver is directly next to world-class skiing and rock climbing, my two favorite outdoor activities. Being in a place where it's impossible to get bored constantly excites me to try new things and get outside!

If you were telling someone who has never been to Sunriver about living here, what would you share with them?

MICHAEL

Nice quality of life.

CHERYL

My view of Sunriver is an adventurous summer camp vibe that is equally as fun for children as it is for adults. Very rare to have

that combination. As parents, generally you are doing an activity that you know your children love, but not something that you may choose, but with Sunriver, there truly is something for all ages. And activities that can be done together that are as fun for kids/teens and adults.

I always let them know about our Dark Sky designation, Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory, private park on the river, all the activities the area offers, especially the Cascade Lakes Highway and the best snow hill in the PNW. I also believe that as Bend continues to sprawl, Sunriver will continue to increase equity in investments due to our size, location, resort environment, dark sky, clean water/air and amenities. The Village, Lodge and Business Park help make this a very easy place to live.

GAIL

The unique resort community of Sunriver has it all! We have restaurants, shops, aquatic facilities, gyms, pickleball courts, spa, golf courses, tennis courts, marina, stables, miles of bike paths and trails in a peaceful forested setting. It is conveniently located close to Bend, Mt. Bachelor, Cascade Lakes and the Big Deschutes.

ANDREW What do you enjoy doing in your free time to take advantage of all that Sunriver has to offer?

It is a never ending vacation (in all of the best ways). You're a quick drive to the city of Bend and a quick bike ride to the pool. Not only is the recreation here in the community amazing, but you're at the gateway to all that Central Oregon has to offer.

MICHAEL

I enjoy the array of nice golf courses, easy access to hiking/ biking trails, scenic drives, diverse food choices and the nice entertainment venues.

Sunriver is a year-round paradise, offering incredible beauty throughout all four seasons. Snowshoe through the pristine areas in winter, hike through the awakening trails during Spring, bike rides and outdoor concerts in Summer and photograph the most beautiful colors in Fall.

JOANNA

Living on the meadow and still being so close to skiing makes Sunriver the best place in the world. I also love riding bikes and cooking. As the oldest of eight, I spend a lot of time with my family.

GAIL

Downhill skiing at Mt. Bachelor, mountain biking on forest trails, hiking and kayaking on the Big Deschutes and close by lakes.

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ANDREW

If I’m not hiking or biking, I can almost always be found floating the river. The Deschutes has a lot of great floats both here in Sunriver and Bend.

What sets Sunriver apart from other communities, and why do you believe it's such a special place?

MICHAEL

Small town feel with world class amenities.

CHERYL

Sunriver has the ability to maintain all that is special for a couple or family to come together and make memories while enjoying nature and simplicity. To simply step out for a walk or bike ride or go for a swim, sit around a roaring fire, and remember that sometimes the best times in life are laughing together and enjoying each other’s company.

Dark quiet nights and sky, clean air and water, beautiful mountains and rivers. It has been my family home for over forty years. My parents moved here from Eugene in 1979 after my father had a stroke at 52. He lived until he was 80 and I believe it was because he resided in Sunriver that he lived so long. The SROA Board passed a resolution allowing him to use his golf cart on the roads for permanent transportation so that he could go to the bakery, post office, market, play keno and have a haircut on his own. The morning he had a second stroke he was in his cart on Sumac following the elk herd. The police called to tell me they were bringing him home. Too many stories to tell here but the community embraced him in very special ways. I grew up in New Jersey. My Dad moving our family to Oregon earned him a medal.

GAIL

The peaceful forested setting and all of the amenities available in Sunriver set it apart from other resort communities. I’ve been a full time Sunriver for 34 years and appreciate it as much today if not more than when I moved here. The peaceful setting and security of Sunriver makes it a very special place.

ANDREW

Unlike other tourist communities like Tahoe or Sedona, this community is almost exclusively centered around recreation. With neighboring cities close by, the infrastructure and industrial areas are not a blemish on the beautiful nature.

GAIL

My 34 years of real estate experience in Central Oregon and local knowledge of the area as a realtor and resident make me an ideal real estate professional for someone looking to buy or sell a home in Sunriver. My goal is to represent and assist Buyers and Sellers through transactions with excellence and professionalism. Trust is built with good relationships. I enjoy all of the many friendships and professional relationships I have experienced during my real estate career.

ANDREW

I am a Real Estate Marketing Professional. Not only do I help buy and sell real estate, but other brokers come to me to help assist in marketing their property. With many buyers coming from outside of the community, having a properly marketed property is essential in getting you top dollar.

What are your go-to tips for buyers? Sellers?

MICHAEL

Don’t be afraid to ask questions.

CHERYL

For buyers, get to know Sunriver from a local’s perspective. While you are vacationing here, really envision how your life will be enhanced by making this your home or second home. If it’s an investment property, do your research just as you would with any big investment to determine the amount of time you will use, rental capability and know if you love the house/location, etc. that prospective renters probably will too. For sellers, also, do plenty of research to determine what the true value of your home is, make necessary repairs prior to going on the market and work with a Broker that you know will treat you with the level of patience, respect and professionalism that you deserve. After the transaction is complete, our hope is that we have developed a friendship that will last many years!

JOANNA

Create fair negotiations. Golden Rule. Nurture trust. Use the phone. Big investments deserve both time and attention to detail. Honor your dreams. I primarily work with existing clients who know my quest is to impress. My mission statement is: Simple principles, expertly executed, for quality results.

GAIL

Choose a Real Estate Broker with experience and knowledge of the local real estate market to represent you.

ANDREW

MICHAEL

Local knowledge, 35 plus years of sales experience and customer service.

CHERYL What unique experience do you have that make you an ideal real estate professional in Sunriver?

Based on the fact that my family and I spent many years vacationing here, planning a purchase, moving and transitioning to our new home/state and community; I can offer firsthand knowledge of what that transition may feel like. I can offer suggestions for timelines of planning, considerations of movers, lenders, overall hand holding during a time of deadlines and stress filled unknowns. I have spent my career in some type of sales/marketing management role and after 35+ years not too much rattles me.

I manage homeowner and condominium associations (starting in 1989) in addition to being a Realtor (licensed in 2001). It is a unique skill set. I have managed Inn of the Seventh Mtn (10 yrs.), Broken Top (3 yrs.), Braebern (10 yrs.), Tetherow (9 yrs.), Caldera (7 yrs.) and 27 condominium associations in Sunriver. I don’t depend on commissions for a living so I am pretty relaxed most days and find I can enjoy real estate a lot more by tailoring it to my lifestyle and network. I work with nine association boards of directors and represent 336 of the 1474 owners in Sunriver. It’s fun. I love it. It’s not work.

My go-to-tip for buyers is to choose a local real estate agent who has been in, and lived, in the community. Sunriver can be a breeze for local real estate agents, but those unfamiliar with local regulations and documentation more often than not can end up in a tricky situation. For sellers, over 90% of home buyers find their future home online before seeing and purchasing the property. Get good quality marketing for your listing will attract more buyers than ever before.

JOANNA

JOANNA

All are welcome to annual international picnic

The only fireworks at this event are the harsh words exchanged over who gets the last brownie.

It all happens at the annual International Fourth of July Picnic from noon to 4 p.m. on 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 4 and 5 at the Mary McCallum Owner 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

between 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 Member Preference ID (or arrange with someone who can) in order to park inside the gated Mary McCallum Owner Park. The facilities at Mary

McCallum get better every year, thanks to improvements by the SROA, and this year we will have even better accommodations.

Central Oregon is home to 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) at the picnic. This year will be no exception. We look forward to welcoming new participants just as we have every year. No charge is involved, and no RSVP is necessary. For more information, email dutchkelley@gmail.com.

2024 annual Quilt Show coming to The Village at Sunriver

The 36th annual Mountain Meadow Quilters quilt show returns to The Village at Sunriver on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 100 quilts will be on display outdoors and inside local business in the Village. Admission and parking are free. Some of the quilts will be for sale. There also will be handcrafted potholders and other handmade items available for purchase. At the Thrifty Quil-

ter you will find used books, magazines, patterns, quilting tools, fabric and more available at bargain basement prices. The proceeds of the items sold helps to support the educational activities of the guild, making it possible to donate many quilts to Central Oregon nonprofits. There will be several special exhibits and quilts made by members of small groups, you won’t want to miss. These will include the 2024 Mountain

Meadow Quilters Quilt Challenge entitled “Dream Weaver.”

Members of the guild have made quilts using the same pattern but creating their quilts using the fabric color of their choosing. Each quilt is unique even though the pattern is the same.

Some of the other special exhibits you should look for will be quilts made by utilizing the block of the month pattern created by Our Way small

group, the appliqué group and the Galaxy group. There will be other examples of the many service project quilts that members make to donate to numerous nonprofit groups in Central Oregon. There will be lots to see and enjoy.

Mountain Meadow Quilters is a group of almost 100 members who meet twice a month in Sunriver and Bend to share ideas, techniques, friendships and to learn more from local

and nationally known quilters. There are several small groups that meet separately and have similar interests like the appliqué group, the Our Way group and several others. It is a wonderful group of quilters, many friendships have been formed. The groups are looking for and new members are always welcome.

To learn more about the guild and becoming a member please visit our website. www. mountainmeadowquilters.org.

The gift of life: Sunriver Christian Fellowship hosting blood drive June 18

Sunriver Christian Fellowship is hosting its first blood drive in the new building on Tuesday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The hope is that this will be the first of many to be held there. Sunriver Christian Fellowship is located at 18139 Cottonwood Road, across from the north store Marketplace. Church members will be there to assist you in the process.

tients if you are an eligible type O, B- or A- donor. Consider making a Power Red donation, as red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component.

Please call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Sunriver Christian Fellowship to schedule an appointment.

You can maximize your blood donation and help more pa-

When you come in to donate, you help provide lifesaving care to patients in need. You also receive the added benefit of a free mini-health assessment, provided by a trained Red Cross staff member. Prior to donating blood, all do -

nors will receive a free health screening. At the time of your donation your blood pressure, hemoglobin and pulse will be checked. This information is recorded in your online donor profile where you can track and monitor your results.

You help patients of all ages and health needs, including accident victims, new mothers, many types of surgeries, and organ transplant patients and those battling cancer. Every

two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. Each year an estimated 6.8 million people donate blood, which is only 3-5% of our population.

New donors are always needed, and donors can give every 56 days. A single donation can save more than one life.

Sunriver Christian Fellowship is looking forward to seeing many community members on June 18. Make your appointment now.

Stars to host theatrical summer of fun

By Janet Grant Sunriver Stars Community

Theater (SSCT) kicks off the month with “A Night with the Girls: A Golden Girls Parody,” directed by Ginger Emrick and Lauren Kristy.

The show will be presented as a live studio recording of the iconic TV sitcom May 31 and June 1-2 at The Door Three Rivers, 56885 Enterprise Drive in the Sunriver Business Park. The cast will portray the characters as well as the real-life actors, with between scenes banter, backstage antics and crew sharing the spotlight.

Guests will enjoy a TV studio set with an interactive live filming, including pre-show comedian and applause signs. Each night there will be a photo booth and cheesecake raffle as well as Golden Girlthemed food and beverages such as Long Island iced tea, cheesecake and Italian dishes.

By Lee Haroun

Last month, I attended a Rotary meeting in El Salvador. Never had I imagined when I joined the Sunriver-La Pine Club that I would be going to a meeting so far from home. In fact, never had I even thought about visiting El Salvador, a country that for decades and until recently was wracked by such violence that it was ranked one of the most dangerous countries in the world as measured by homicides per capita. Today, thanks to the efforts of its young president, Nayib

Refreshments will be available for purchase one hour before show time as well as during intermission. In addition, Saturday night will include a costume contest with a prize for each character winner and possible stage appearance.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children 12 and younger.

Drama Camp

Registration for SSCT’s sixth annual Kids Drama Camp, June 24-28, is currently full but interested children may be added to the waitlist available on the Stars website.

The camp has two age groups, children ages 5-12 and a new teen program (up to age 19) for those wanting to hone their skills in sound, lighting and script writing. Children will learn various elements of performing arts in this year’s

Bukele, to take the notorious gangs off the streets, it now has the lowest homicide rate in the Americas after Canada.

When Bob McDonell, the founder and director of Mi Casa, an orphanage for children, and Casa de Vida, a shelter for pregnant teens, spoke at our Rotary Club last October, I felt safe asking him about visiting. Those of you who knew Mark Burford may remember that he raised money to buy a second van for Mi Casa, needed to transport the increasing number of children

circus-themed program, with an end-of-week parent showcase and reception. Later in the summer, SSCT partners with director Joshua Billeter to produce “Death of a Salesman,” July 19-27, at Open Space Event Studios in Bend. Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer Prize winning tragedy, tells the story of Willy Loman – an everyday, aging, traveling salesman – as he struggles for success in search of the dying promise of the American Dream.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, SSCT is run by a board which remains an integral part of its success. The Stars invites theater enthusiasts to take part in the planning and maintaining of this beloved community service by applying to join its board. To apply, please email info@sunriverstars.org.

Visit www.sunriverstars.org for additional information.

being housed. McDonell’s son was my Rotary contact. He lives in El Salvador and invited me to join him at a Tuesday breakfast meeting. Their meetings start by each member introducing themself, so I was able to tell them where I’m from and why I was there. The greetings I received were warm and friendly, including invitations to return and go with them on a tour around their country. The morning speaker presented information about Rotary’s efforts to emphasize diversity and

inclusion, a worldwide effort.

Much closer to home is the Florence Oregon Rotary Club whose lunch meetings I attend when staying at the coast. In February, I sat with the chief of police. This is one of the great benefits of Rotary – getting to know members of the community and keeping up on the local news. As I jokingly remarked to the chief, “I guess if I spend a lot of time in Florence, I should get to know you.” A local bank manager was sitting across the table from me,

another good contact.

In addition to being service-oriented and helping our communities, both locally and internationally, Rotary is a great way to make friends across the globe.

To learn more, please see our website at www.sunriver-lapine rotary.org. Better yet, contact me at Lcharoun@gmail.com and join us for breakfast on a Wednesday morning to meet your neighbors and learn more about the mutual benefits of being a Rotarian.

Sunriver Music Festival selects poster artwork

Sunriver Music Festival has selected Robert Allan Hooper’s “Twilight Glow” as its poster artwork for 2024.

Each year, the festival features an artist local to Central Oregon for the season’s poster. Artists were invited to submit their artwork for consideration and a jury of professional artists from the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver assists in making the final selection.

Hooper’s original acrylic on 18x24 canvas custom-framed by Eastlake Framing, will be auctioned at the Raise the Baton fundraiser on July 14. Details and tickets at sunrivermusic.org.

Fine art quality reproductions of this work also will grace the cover of the brochure and program book for the summer festival. Posters are available for $25 ($30 shipped). Framed posters are $85. Notecards with festival art are $30 for a pack of 10. All merchandise is available at the Sunriver Music Festival office. Call 541-593-1084 or

Sunriver Music Festival’s summer season will be held in Bend and Sunriver Aug. 10 to Aug. 23. For information, visit sunrivermusic.org.

email information@sunrivermusic.org to purchase posters.

About Robert Allan Hooper

In the artist’s words:

“I was born in 1942 in British Columbia, the last of four sons to my wonderful parents. We were raised being taught to love the beauty of nature. My mother was an artist, who saw in me my interest in art. When I was eight years old, she sacrificed to get me three months of lessons.

At age 13, we moved to Southern California. I made a friend, who is my best friend to this day. We loved to hike, ride bikes and camp. We loved the beauty of the mountains, orange groves and desert, which all we had to do was step out our door to see. Over the years,

we visited many ghost towns, abandoned barns and abandoned old caves.

In high school, I took art classes. At age 16, I entered an art contest. I did not get first place in the contest, so I put away my supplies.

As an adult, life got very busy with a wife and four kids and during that time my artistic talent went towards designing yards and decorating homes.

After I lost my first wife, one of my sons and I were going through family photos, and there it was, the painting I had done at 16. My current wife asked why I had stopped painting. I told her the story and said I wasn’t going to paint again. For Christmas that year, my son had framed prints of my painting made for myself and my children. My current wife asked me again to start painting. For my 79th birthday, my wife got me painting supplies, with acrylics as my medium. By this time, we were living here in Bend, Oregon, with snow and

Avoid digging into trouble – call 811 first

On average, it happens 3.85 times every day in Oregon –homeowners and professional excavators damage underground utilities while digging on their property or jobsite. In some cases, the results can be catastrophic.

In April, Gov. Tina Kotek signed a proclamation designating National Safe Digging Month in Oregon.

The statewide proclamation underscores the importance of

requesting underground utility locates through Oregon’s free notification system, available by calling 811 or going to Oregon811.com at least two business days before digging. Requests can be made anytime and on any day for no cost.

“We say ‘safety is in your hands,’ because everyone has the responsibility to prevent service interruptions, costly repairs, environmental damage, injuries and worse,” said Josh

long, cold winters to pass the time painting. I am enjoying painting pictures of the beauty God has given us. It has been three years and I have not wast-

ed any canvases. It is with great pride that my painting ‘Twilight Glow’ was chosen for the Sunriver Music Festival poster for 2024.”

Thomas, executive director of the Oregon Utility Notification Center. “Contacting 811 first helps avoid having to contact 911 later.”

The timing of National Safe Digging Month unofficially marks the start of “dig season” – the most active months of the year for excavation projects. According to the Oregon Utility Notification Center, there were 342,061 requests in 2023, prompting 1,869,969 utility locates in Oregon. In the most recent damage report, there were 1,405 reported incidents, continuing a downward fiveyear trend statewide.

Common Ground Alliance reports that more than half

of U.S. homeowners plan to dig without requesting utility locates. This is mostly attributable to lack of awareness and shallow digging projects. The estimated annual cost of damages to underground utilities nationally is $30 billion.

As an acknowledgement

of the National Safe Digging Month observance, and in support of the 811 notification system, this proclamation is supported by the Oregon Utility Notification Center, Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division and the Oregon Public Utility Commission.

Continued trainings assist in honing firefighter skill levels

By Jim Bennett

Summer is upon us. In the upcoming weeks, visitors will arrive from near and far, and summer activities will be booming. Whether it is a swim at SHARC, floating the river, biking, hiking, golfing, tennis, running, fishing, horseback riding or just simply sitting on the deck enjoying the warmth and smells of our pine forest, it’s a perfect time of year.

During the summer months our fire department calls for service change from that of wintertime type activities (many snow and ice related) and generally we see a significant increase in activity. Whether it is someone who took an unfortunate spill on a bike, someone feeling the effects of excessive heat, a serious medical emergency, unauthorized fires (such as charcoal barbecues) or any number of calls, the activity with nearly 20,000 visitors and residents means a busy fire department and emergency services.

One activity that can occur is wildfire. We have been fortunate over the years between good forest management (thank you SROA, USFS and others), diligent reporting of potential fires, quick response and a responsible community following SROA rules and state laws so as to avoid serious unwanted fires.

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The training, a collaboration with several other Central Oregon agencies, the Oregon State Fire Marshall’s Office, U.S. Forest Service and Oregon Department of Forestry is held in Sunriver and the surrounding forest lands.

We are fortunate to have this level of professional “live fire” training to keep our firefighter’s skills fresh and provide training opportunities to those who are new to the profession.

Speaking of training, in April, some of our firefighters also attended active threat training. While years ago, this would have been unheard of or believed to be simply a law enforcement function, we now know the key to saving lives is

a combination of responders to neutralize the threat and responders to rescue and provide immediate medical attention inside the threat area.

This training provides firefighters with proven strategies on how to respond, maximize their safety and the safety of their patients. Firefighters are well equipped for added protection with ballistic armor and equipment just like law enforcement uses.

While the hope is that we would never have an incident of the magnitude that this type of response would necessitate, we must be realistic that incidents, even in the smallest of towns, can and do happen and we must be prepared. A team that can predict each other’s actions,

have structured response protocols and regularly trains, is our best response. We are fortunate to have trained active threat EMS responders within our department and throughout the county.

With the start of summer, we have a lot of additional information to cover and as the temperature heats up and vegetation dries, we’ll have more information throughout the summer, but for now here are starting points:

• Firepits, open flame devices or charcoal and wood barbecues are not allowed

• No smoking in common or forested areas

• No fireworks of any kind

• If you are a property owner, finish your yard preparedness by removing ladder fuels and winter vegetation debris. More information and rules can be found at www.sunriverowners. org/departments/lfr

• Register for Sunriver and Deschutes County Emergency Alerts at www.sunriveremergencyinfo.com

• Hear the sirens? Need to evacuate? Be prepared in advance with details at www. sunriveremergencyinfo.com

• Be in the know for fire activity by visiting www.centraloregonfire.org/

Welcome to summer, be safe, have fun and stay cool!

–Jim Bennet is the public information office for the Sunriver Fire Department

Lodato, Margolin to present their latest novels at Sunriver Books in June

By Deon Stonehouse

Author Victor Lodato will present his latest novel, “Honey” at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at Sunriver Books in The Village at Sunriver. Lodato’s presentation should be enchanting as he introduces his readers to a character who is remarkably easy to like.

Honey is in her 80s when she returns to New Jersey after decades away from her family who has connections to notorious New Jersey mobsters.

Determined to live her life filled with beauty and art, Honey succeeded, first in New York City, then in Los Angeles. Time moves on with a deathly toll. Honey lost her two best friends in close succession. Depressed and lonely, she returns to her hometown. If you think life is going to keep Honey down, think again! This is a rollicking exploration of growing older, keeping your mojo, causing a bit of trouble, and living life big!

Honey’s decision to return to her early stomping grounds and reconnect with her family is born out of sadness over the loss of her best friends. It is also a move that she hasn’t entirely contemplated. Her family isn’t anything like the “Brady Bunch.” Try more along the lines of characters in the movies “The Godfather” or “Goodfellas.” True, her mother, father and brother are all gone. Her nephew, Corrado, is still in the family business and at least one of his sone is following in his footsteps. The other son is following a different drummer, but not in his daddy’s shoes, so

it takes a while to reconnect, as in months.

Meanwhile, Honey’s young next-door neighbor, Jocelyn, crashed into her orbit, and it doesn’t seem like she is leaving any time soon. The two women, one at the beginning of her adventures, the other finding they don’t have to end at even in her 80s, are an odd combination in many ways. There is so much to discuss in this lovely story! Honey finds love again, decides to be an agent of good in her grandnephew’s life despite the rocky start to their reunion, and she realizes the importance of art in her life. Ultimately, Honey overcomes the sadness that paved her way to move to New Jersey, and she is determined to live her best life now!

Phil Margolin returns to Sunriver Books

Mystery author Phil Margo-

lin presents “Betrayal” at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15.

Margolin brings rich life experiences to his writing. He grew up in New York, fell under the spell of Perry Mason, deciding that was what he wanted to do with his life. In 1970, he served in the Peace Corps in Liberia, Africa. To make his way through law school, Margolin taught junior high school in the South Bronx. He achieved his goal, becoming a criminal defense attorney, representing defendants in death penalty cases, where the stakes are high, and appearing before the U.S. Supreme Court. When Margolin writes a legal thriller, he has a lifetime of experience to get it just right!

The latest in Margolin’s New York Times bestselling Robin Lockwood series is set in Portland, Oregon. Margolin’s books are populated with women who think and act, including Robin, who is a bad woman to cross

and a good advocate to have in your corner.

Robin financed her law degree from Yale by fighting MMA bouts. She was a popular fighter, her fans singing out “Rockin Robin” when she approached the ring. Doing well, enjoying the sport, and wondering how she far she could rise through the ranks, she takes a risk against her manager’s advice. A big fight is going down in Las Vegas and Mandy Kerrigan’s opponent has withdrawn. Kerrigan is, according to her manager, out of Robin’s league. He proves to be correct when Kerrigan, a ferocious opponent, knocks her out. This is the fight that ends Robin’s career in the ring. She stayed in law school and became a crackerjack defense attorney.

Kerrigan’s career started a downhill spiral, and she is not looking good when she appears in Portland for a bout. Know-

ing she wasn’t doing great, Kerrigan turned to drugs, that were supposed to be undetectable, to give her an edge. The drugs failed in both areas, didn’t give her an edge and were definitely detectable. Furious with the dealer, Ryan Finch, she tracks him down and assaults him in a bar in front of plenty of witnesses.

Ryan’s father, Nathan Finch, is a chemist. Ryan is pushing the designer drugs his father created. Not long after the altercation with Kerrigan, the Finch family is murdered in their home backing onto Forest Park. Kerrigan is arrested for the murder and turns to her former opponent, Robin Lockwood for help.

There is no shortage of people not fond of the Finch family. Margaret Finch was an attorney representing Mob interests, a potentially risky line of work. But no one else set themselves up quite as publicly as Kerrigan, fighting with one of the victims shortly before their murder.

Margolin has lots of twists and turns in this death penalty case that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Space is limited. Email sunriver books@sunriverbooks.com to register to attend these free events. Sunriver Books is in building 25 in The Village at Sunriver. Call 541-593-2525 for information.

Authors Victor Ladato and Phil Margolin will present their books at individual events in Sunriver.

Book club selections set in the state of Washington

By Deon Stonehouse

June is a good month to start thinking about what makes America great. It isn’t the slogans shouted by politicians, it is the rich diversity of our people, the cultural beliefs melded into our society and the grandeur of our land. Each June as a lead up to the Fourth of July, we focus on a city, region or state.

This year’s focus is Washington, our neighboring state to the north. Washington is a state of great beauty, from tall white mountains to ocean beaches.

Book Clubs are a great way to meet other readers, discover new stories or revisit old favorites, and spend a pleasant time discussing books. Our Book Clubs meet on Monday at 6 p.m. via Zoom and 4:30 p.m. in person. Everyone is welcome. To attend email sunriver books@sunriverbooks.com.

Mystery Book Club

The Mystery Book Club discusses “Deception Cove” by Owen Laukkanen at 6 p.m. June 3 via Zoom and 4:30 p.m. June 10 in person

Jess Winslow proved her mettle as a good Marine, proud of serving her country, but the Middle East is riddled with the horror of decades long war, she did not leave the theater unscathed. In an effort to cope with PTSD she is matched with a dog, Lucy, trained by a prison inmate in a program meant to bring meaning and purpose to the lives of the incarcerated. Jess returns to her hometown – Deception Cove, Washington. This is the place she had wed her high school sweetheart filled with high hopes. Now, she is a widow suffering night-

mares of Afghanistan, seeking peace and quiet. Her marriage also had its downfalls, actions that would come to haunt her, denying her the peace she craves.

Mason Burke is tall and buff, he spent 15 years behind bars with lots of time to work on his body and come to terms with his role due to the circumstances of his life. The only good thing he can point to is the dog he trained in prison prior to his release. When he learns the dog is in jeopardy, he hops a bus across the country to Washington intent on saving the life that means the most to him.

Jess and Lucy are being threatened by corrupt and dangerous men who wrongly suspect Jess has something belonging to them. The action is fast and furious. Jess is one tough Marine, and Mason is man enough to recognize her strength. And Lucy is a love!

Fiction Book Club

The Fiction Book Club dis-

cusses “True Colors” by Kristin Hannah at 6 p.m. June 17 via Zoom and 4:30 p.m. June 24 in person. The book is set in Hood Canal, one of my favorite parts of Washington. One of Hannah’s inspirations in writing this story is The Innocence Project.

The Grey Sisters – Winona, Aurora and Vivi Ann – grew up on the horse ranch that has been in their family for generations. They lost their mother early in their teens, their father is a distant, demanding man, the family’s standing in the community of utmost importance to him. The three girls grew up close, but jealousy and disappointment take a toll. Winona, the eldest, yearns for the approval of her father so easily achieved by Vivi Ann, and so elusive to her. She has

no horse sense and lacks her younger sister’s grace in the saddle. She totally buys in to the importance he places on decorum and reputation. Winona has always been smart; she excels in school and becomes a successful lawyer, but her father is unimpressed by her acumen with contracts and such. A little zaftig, she frets and worries about her weight, fearing she is unattractive despite being assured she is a good-looking woman.

Aurora tries to keep the closeness the sisters felt as teens alive. Their familial bond has been her mainstay, a caring she expects to last through life. She marries a local doctor and has two children, the union is not full of sparks and passion, but is grounded on friendship and maybe that is enough.

Vivi Ann is the firecracker of

the family, she sparkles. From an early age, Vivi Ann had an affinity for horses, a natural ability with them. Her father’s favorite, she is the star that attracts new clients for training and wins at barrel racing on the quarter horse she inherited from her mother, Clem. Everyone loves Vivi Ann, she is effervescent, fun, and the men flock to her like flies. Winona is unable to bridle the jealousy she feels for Vivi Ann. Without effort Vivi Ann is gorgeous, beloved by the father who never praises Winona, able to excel as an equestrian where Winona cannot even try, and deadly attractive to men. Vivi Ann’s marriage plants a wedge between the sisters. When a tragic crime occurs, it threatens to tear the family apart.

Sunriver Books & Music is in building 25 in The Village at Sunriver. 541-593-2525.

Whether you live in Sunriver or San Jose de Cabo, you can participate in the Sunriver Books’ book club events.

The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting on May, 16, 2024. Board members present: Jim Fister, John Shoemaker, Bill Hepburn, John Ralston, Gerhard Beenen, Denney Kelley and Tony De Alicante.

SSD staff present: Police Chief Steven Lopez, Fire Chief Bill Boos, Capt. Tori Kornblum and district administrator Mindy Holliday.

Public input

-None

Consent Agenda

–Approved April 18, 2024 regular SSD board meeting minutes.

–Approved April 19, 2024 joint SSD/SROA meeting minutes as corrected.

–Approved SROA monthly invoice in the amount of $7,407.27.

–Approved Ahava Healthcare invoice in the amount of $23,493.

–Approved loan payment to Zion Bank in the amount of $691,509.14.

–Approved Deschutes County 911 invoice in the amount of

Sunriver Service District board monthly meeting summary

$19,673.22.

Old business

Public safety building update:

–Work is 52 percent complete, on time and on budget. Site has been prepped for asphalt and concrete sidewalks. Fencing of the property was also underway. Exterior painting and stonework is expected anytime. The remodel of the firehouse will begin once fire crews have moved temporarily into the new police space. A budget update was provided to show what’s financially committed and what’s coming. Tear off of the main firehouse roof was expected once crews have moved.

–Approved funding requests of $1,299,320.58.

–Approved KMB services invoice in the amount of $62,741.10.

–Approved FFE procurements (beds, appliances, blinds, cabinets, desks, etc.) in the amount of $84,668.

–Approved paving of the main entry drive into the SSD/ SROA campus in the amount of $71,461.99. This cost will be split with SROA.

Financial Report

–Approved $131,334.53 for a covered parking structure for police vehicles. The covered parking for fire was deferred due to current budget restraints but will be reevaluated in a few months.

–Reviewed the monthly memo on facility progress that is sent to Deschutes County Commissioners.

–The revised Deschutes County/SSD Management Agreement will be sent to the county. The county requested additional revisions including changing from a seven member board to five voting members and two ex-officio, nonvoting members. The ex-officio positions would be an SROA representative and the other from the county. The SSD will also have to define and drive a new process for the nominating process to fill vacancies.

hold pending the new facility and finalization of the new management agreement.

New business

–Approved chair’s signature on contract for Flock license plate readers to be installed at Sunriver’s entrances.

–Approved the April 2014 unaudited financials.

cyber security coverage.

–Met with accounting firm

Chris Mahr + Associates to get a proposal for handling accounting duties for the district. They are also requesting proposals from other CPA firms.

–Due to a typo, a motion to ratify Resolution 2024-004 for new district administrator job description and wage scale was approved.

–FY 2024-25 budget was reviewed and will be presented to Deschutes County on May 23.

–Approved a 7% salary rate increase for non-represented SSD staff effective July 1, 2024. This includes the fire and police chief, deputy fire chief, police captain and police sergeants.

–Strategic Plan update is on

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–Approved administrator Holliday to sign for insurance agent of record services with WHA Insurance policies for SSD property and casualty, workers’ compensation and

–Approved chair’s signature on a contract with Flock Safety for license plate readers in Sunriver. The cameras will be installed at the Cottonwood Road and South Century entrances into Sunriver.

Chief reports Fire

–In April, there were 32 calls for the Sunriver Fire Department. Calls included 22 EMS responses, 2 hazardous conditions, 5 mutual aid, 1 fire and

By Jill Stephens

During the summer months, did you know that heat-related illness is the No. 1 reason people end up in the emergency room?

Tens of thousands of residents and visitors enjoy Sunriver’s breathtaking location and vast array of activities every summer. Many people are dangerously unprepared high desert high altitude and soaring temperatures. They golf, float, hike, bike, and play tennis throughout the day, then sit in hot tubs at night – unaware of the invisible risk to their health.

From heat cramps to heat exhaustion to heat stroke, anyone can fall victim to a range of heat-related ailments. Learn how to handle heat-related emergencies, followed by essential CPR training (non-certified, hands-only) on June 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at SHARC.

A representative from the Sunriver Police and Fire Foundation sat down with Jared Jeffcott, captain and EMS coordinator, and engineer/ paramedic Charles Leifer, to learn more about their class and what makes the Sunriver Fire Department unique.

Q. How large is the department and what is your service area?

We have three operational shifts of four positions per day, including an engineer and a captain, all fully trained and certified both as firefighters and paramedics. In addition to these twelve people, we have one reserve member who is an EMT.

It’s a small team, but we are trained to do it all. The department responds to about 700 calls per year, about 80% of which are medical-related. For fire, our response area is Sunriver proper – the same as the homeowner’s association. We will go outside of those boundaries 10 miles in any direction, such as to the highway for a car fire, to prevent a bigger incident if we don't help. We also help other districts when they're out of resources and they help us. For ambulance, our service area is 360 square miles and includes buildings, highways, forests, river, lakes, railway, airport and even caves, so we might need to rescue and treat victims of a car crash, interpret the EKG of a heart attack patient, and deliver a baby all in the same day.

Q. What kind of medical capabilities does your team have?

Our advanced life support ambulances are equipped with an array of monitors, defibrillators, IV supplies, cardiac drugs,

diabetic type drugs, trauma response such as splint back boards and special breathing equipment plus a lot more. Our biggest challenge in the summer is that the population can swell to 25,000 people.

Q. What topics will be covered in your CPR / Heat Illness class?

We want to teach people about heat illness prevention, symptoms and treatment since this can be such a big health issue. The combination of summer heat, low humidity, altitude, dehydration along with people being more active than they are used to can trigger heat illness.

We will also be teaching the life-saving techniques of hands-only CPR (non-certified). According to the American Heart Association, CPR (especially if performed immediately) can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. People find hands-only CPR much more accessible because it eliminates the worry of having to do mouth-tomouth contact. Each person will have the opportunity to practice this training on our equipment.

To sign up for the Heat Illness/Hands-Only CPR class by emailing ddishaw1@earthlink. net.

Bingo to benefit Sunriver firefighters, police officers

Looking for a fun event that also supports our community? Bring your friends and family bingo nights.

Sunriver Police and Fire Foundation is hosting six evenings of bingo this summer at SHARC. For just $20 dollars, you will get a pack of game cards and a chance to win prizes. You will also have the opportunity to buy two special games which offer larger winnings.

Snacks will be available for purchase. It’s a great way to spend a few hours while directly supporting our firefighters and police officers and their families. Mark your calendar for June 19, July 10, 17, 24 and Aug. 14, 28. Check in is at 6 p.m. with games starting at 6:30.

Did you know?

• All Sunriver firefighters are also fully certified paramedics

• CPR can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival

• Blacktop can be 50° hotter than dirt and might be too hot for your dog’s paws – if it’s too hot for your hand, it is too hot for puppy paws

• 80° can easily reach 120° in a car, even with the windows cracked

4-1 Police investigated a non-injury MVA on South Century Drive and Abbot Drive.

4-3 Two counterfeit $100 bills were turned into the Sunriver Police Department.

4-4 Sunriver Police Department was dispatched to a reported DUII driver leaving the Basecamp Grill on Spring River Road. The suspect vehicle was stopped in The Village at Sunriver and a DUII investigation was conducted. The investigating officer determined that the driver was impaired, and the driver was subsequently arrested for DUII.

4-8 A bathroom in the Village was damaged by three male juveniles. Subsequent to an investigation, the males were identified and confessed to causing the damage

4-11 Responded to a DUII traffic complaint on South Century Drive and Snow Goose. The driver was taken into custody for DUII and reckless driving.

4-12 Officers initiated a traffic stop on Solar Drive. After further investigation the driver was arrested for DUII and lodged at the DCAJ.

4-16 Sunriver Police responded to assist the Deschutes County Sheriff in La Pine on a domestic dispute. Sunriver Police deployed and utilized a drone to locate the suspect and provide overwatch.

4-20 Officer recovered a firearm that had been discovered in a room at Sunriver Resort. A short investigation determined the firearm was not reported stolen and the owner was notified.

4-20 Suspect left contact information with a restaurant after tapping the bumper of a parked Ford Fusion parked in the lot on Beaver Drive. The victim was notified and provided with insurance information. 4-20 Citizen reported she lost her only key fob for her Honda Pilot. She said the fob had a small tag that looks like a Washington license plate. No other keys were on the key ring. She thought the fob was lost somewhere on the bike paths or in the Village.

4-21 Officer investigated a suspicious vehicle that stopped in front of the Basecamp Grill on Spring River Road. After a short investigation, it was determined that the male driver had an active arrest warrant for failure to appear. The suspect was taken into custody and lodged at the DCAJ without incident.

4-23 Sunriver officers contacted a suspicious vehicle at the Shell gas station on Venture Lane in the Sunriver Business Park. Subsequently, the passenger was arrested on an active warrant out of Jefferson County and lodged at the DCAJ.

4-23 Investigated graffiti that was found on the wall of the pathway underpass on Abbot Drive. The graffiti read “SALTS.” A bystander was contacted by Sunriver Police Department. The cost of damage was estimated to be approximately $100.

4-24 Officer’s conducted a traffic stop on South Century Drive and FS Rd 4001. The driver was impaired and arrested for DUII.

4-28 Sunriver Police were dispatched to a weapons offense on Wolf Lane. It was reported that there was a dispute over a dog with renters and a male who threatened the renter’s dog with a firearm. Police conducted an investigation and, subsequently, no charges were filed. 4-30 RP reported seeing a younger male and female looking into the windows of his home via a Ring camera. The subjects left prior to police arrival. The area was searched but were UTL.

Sunriver Fire personnel, left to right: Charles Leifer, Bob Gaede, JJ Johnston and Capt. Jared Jeffcott.

1 public service assistance call.

–Made a job offer for a firefighter/paramedic position that may start in June.

–Responded to an electrical fire above in the cover over the gas pumps at the north store. The cause was a heat tape in a drain that shorted out. There was no major damage to the structure.

–Attended an Oregon State Fire Marshal Fire Defense board meeting and the Oregon Fire Chiefs Conference.

–Deputy chief Rod Bjorvik taught a Central Oregon Wildfire School.

–Trainings included ventilation and motor vehicle extrication.

–Community outreach activities included attending a Scouts of America lunch, fire engine tour for pre-school children at the Sunriver Nature Center and working on an upcoming heat emergency and hands-only CPR class with the Sunriver Police & Fire Foundation.

Police

–In April, the Sunriver Police Department received 651 calls for service, 35 of which were emergencies. Officers investigated 38 cases, 25 suspicious persons or prowlers, 4 lost/ found properties, conducted 252 traffic stops, 7 DUII, pro-

ATTENTION

SUNRIVER PROPERTY OWNERS

Sunriver Owners Association needs your help!

Your association sends a variety of correspondence to you throughout the year — including the Sunriver Scene, maintenance fee invoices, surveys, annual ballot packages, etc.

Each time a mailing goes out, there are dozens of pieces returned as “undeliverable” due to an incorrect/outdated mailing and/or forwarding address.

Anytime you move, change your email or mailing address, phone number, etc. please notify SROA immediately so you don’t miss out on important Sunriver news!

Fill out the online form at: www.sunriverowners.org/ updatemyinformation

Do you own a

vacation rental?

Did you know that if you have an active short-term rental, you are required to register your rental with the County, collect an 8% tax from occupants, and pay that 8% tax to Deschutes County? Owners contracting with a property management company are still required to register.

If you use a third-party booking service, such as Airbnb or VRBO, you are still required to submit reports to the County, even though they are collecting and paying the room tax for you.

Learn more by scanning the code or visiting the link below:

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vided 63 community-policing responses, there were 107 security checks and 5 animal issues.

–Three bike patrol candidates are in background checks.

–The Community Service Officer position has been offered to a former employee with a projected June start date pending background check.

–The opening for a corporal position yielded no viable candidates.

–Investigated criminal mischief of graffiti in a pathway tunnel.

–Met with Sunriver Resort to go discuss issues that may arise over the summer.

–Officers attended various training, including FTO, firearms and search warrants.

Administration –Finalized FY 2024-25 budget to present to Deschutes County.

–Continue to manage district cash flow between payroll, money market and operations accounts with First Interstate Bank through transfers from Oregon State Treasury LGIP funds.

–Met with ADP to troubleshoot various payroll issues and corrections.

–Working with PERS to reconcile statements from previous months.

–Met with fire/police chiefs to assess insurance RFPs and make determinations.

–Attended Deschutes Coun-

ty Board of Commissioners meeting to answer questions for approval of the FY 2024-25 SSD fee schedule.

Other business

–The meeting adjourned at 4:16 p.m.

The next regular meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 3 p.m. Due to the date being after the Scene goes to press – there will not be any June meeting highlights in the July Scene.

Visit the SSD website to review meeting minutes. Approved meeting minutes are posted, as available, to www. sunriversd.org.

Public safety building construction moving along

As May comes to a close, Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company and its trade partners completed site concrete and sidewalks, wood fencing and gates, and drywall to the east apparatus bay.

On the exterior of the building, Shou Sugi Ban siding continues and painting has begun. Ceiling grid, ceiling tiles and casework were installed in the police department and the first phase of the remodeled fire station. Flooring began midmonth and is ongoing. In the north apparatus bay addition, concrete footings were poured, and slab was prepped to include underground utilities.

Looking towards the end of June, the remaining concrete and asphalt will be completed, exterior stonework will begin, and the irrigation system will be installed. The east apparatus bay painting and mechanical, electrical and plumbing will be completed. The slab on grade concrete will be poured/cured on the north apparatus bay addition. During the last week of June, the firefighters will move into their new living quarters.

To request this information in an alternate format, please call (541) 388-6540 or send an email to taxoffice@deschutes.org.

A 24/7 construction camera is posted to show live images of the construction, which is accessible on the SSD website at www.sunriversd.org.

During construction, the fire department and Sunriver Service District administration offices have been relocated to the Sunriver Police Depart -

ment. If the offices are closed, be sure to pick up the red phone for assistance. The district has firefighters, EMS staff and police officers on shift 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to serve the Sunriver community.

For questions or concerns, please email ssdadmin@sunr iversd.org.

Sunriver’s Landmarks Unlimited helps ‘commemorate your most treasured travels’

By Andrea Hine

“Why do souvenirs have to be so bad,” Wesley Ballew lamented after first visiting the Painted Hills in eastern Oregon, considered one of the state’s seven natural wonders. When he was searching for a travel memento in nearby stores, he found that they “failed to capture the beauty and essence of what I had just seen.”

Ballew did more than deplore this disparity. Instead, he was inspired to help like-minded explorers “commemorate your most treasured travels and experiences.” He started Landmarks Unlimited, located in The Village in Sunriver,

As he explained, “the idea of creating elevated gifts and collectibles had already been ticking in my brain and crystallized after this trip. I can’t paint or sculpt but, by learning digital art design, could turn the pictures that are in my head into what I term ‘collections’ that speak to the true character of the destination.”

His original designs can be found on matchbooks (a once-popular collectible that has recently seen a resurgence), pins, magnets, stationery and stickers.

“The designs are leveraged across product lines,” Ballew said. “The items in each collection have a similar shape, color palette and tone.”

In order to differentiate the product lines, Ballew focuses

‘Splendors

An exhibit is opening in Bend showcasing the photographic works of Kristina Ziegler’s imagery of the aurora borealis and Milky Way.

The exhibit will be on display starting June 2 through Sept. 1 at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road in Bend.

An artist reception will take place Thursday, June 16, 6-7 p.m. All are welcome.

on “quality materials and an authenticity that speaks to the true character of the destination.”

To date, the collections include the Bridges of Portland, the Mountains of the Cascade Range, the Natural Wonders of the Northwest, Cities & Towns and the Oregon Coast. Each collection was designed “to encourage collectability and showcase the items together as

an art piece.”

Ballew also collaborated on a finely crafted line of keychains and coasters emulating national forest signs that are produced in Oregon. Other products stocked in Landmarks Unlimited include softly textured blankets, soy candles and leather-bound journals. Ballew shared that each item at Landmarks Unlimited has a story.

Coming from the retail industry, Ballew has nearly 20 years of experience working at Fossil, Tom’s Shoes, Columbia Sportswear and Williams Sonoma, where he focused on direct-to-consumer channels including e-commerce, print catalogs and brick-and-mortar retail stores.

He eventually realized that corporate retail was no longer fulfilling. “Life is too short, and I wanted to make my own path, and do what makes me happy,” he said.

The sought-after-executive became an entrepreneur, a contrast that struck Ballew while selling his souvenir product line at Portland-area street fairs and relishing his new-found sense of pride and ownership.

“I’m growing the brand at a measured pace to make sure I maintain a focus on details,” he said, “and doing what needs to be done at each step along the way.”

A telling example for this self-admitted introvert was breaking into the wholesale arena. Admitting he is not a natural salesperson, Ballew approached potential customers with a certain amount of modesty, only to be happily surprised by their encouraging response. As he was repeatedly told, “we’ll absolutely take

these.”

Landmark Unlimited’s items are now sold in 100 stores throughout Oregon and Washington. Ballew plans to expand into California and Alaska in the near future. “Our wholesale business has provided the opportunity to open a retail space in Sunriver,” he said, “while allowing us to test the water for new product lines.”

And even though Landmark Unlimited has only been open a few months, “the Sunriver community has been fantastic, so wonderful and supportive.”

To the extent that Ballew and his husband Aaron plan to make Sunriver their home base – both professionally and personally.

“We’ve been pleased with the store’s success, particularly in the off-season,” Ballew said, “and are positioning ourselves to be prepared for upcoming summer travelers.”

Despite working 80-hour weeks fulfilling online orders, growing his wholesale business and undertaking interior renovations, he is adamant that “putting my experience and energy into Landmarks Unlimited was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”

–Article reprinted with permission from Cascade Business News

Landmarks Unlimited owner Wesley Ballew has more than 20 years of experience in the retail industry.

of the Night Sky’ exhibit

Weekly golf play for SWGA members

By Caryn Barab

Ladies, imagine spending several hours with your friends, walking across green grass surrounded by towering pines beside clear lakes and streams as an eagle soars overhead. Imagine a place where cell phones are discouraged, and there are few interruptions. Imagine supporting your friends as they support you while you laugh, cry, take a sip of birdie juice, and sometimes mutter a curse word under your breath.

This is what it's like to be a part of the Sunriver Women's Golf Association each Wednesday as we play at Sunriver’s Meadows and Woodlands golf courses.

It doesn't matter if you are just starting or have played golf for decades. Weekly play offers an optional game if you feel competitive. Or you can play nice holes

Pétanque tournaments: What are they and how do they work?

By Gary Bigham

At the Sunriver Pétanque Club, our games are informal. Consider them practice games.

It’s a different scenario in the summer months when club members organize more structured tournaments (usually combined with a picnic), resulting in a fun and different

experience.

and not keep score. The point of it all is to have fun.

You can participate in the visitations at various courses across the Bend area. In addition, senior tournaments are played across the central Oregon golf courses. Both visitations and senior tournaments usually have more than 100 ladies with green fees often below published rates and new friendships that last a lifetime.

If you are more competitive, you can participate in Team Play. Our Sunriver team has finished first or second place in the past two years and promises to have another pace-setting summer.

If you are a Crosswater or Sunriver Golf member, join us by going to https:// swga.golf/apply to sign up. If you are not yet a member, contact the Resort to learn more about memberships.

PLAY PÉTANQUE

When: 1 p.m. Sunday, Thursday or Saturday (time switches to 10 a.m. as the days get warmer).

Where: Mary McCallum Park

To get a taste of what a tournament is like, you could search on YouTube and find, for example, the 2023 final match of la Marseillaise à Pétanque (www.youtube.com/ watch?v=4Cp16ZgJfUM), with teams of three players in one of the most competitive tourna- ments in the world. It won’t take long to decide that none of us could compete at that level. But don’t worry… our tournaments are not like that.

You can also learn how to play at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 5 by signing up for a class hosted by Sunriver You at www.sunriveryou. com/classes.

There are several types of tournaments that can be enjoyed by players of any experience level.

Common examples include a panaché, where single players are assigned to two-person teams, and after each game the teams are randomly reorganized so that each player plays with a different partner. Each player keeps their own tally of wins and losses. This format is an especially good way for new players to get to know everyone.

A similar type of mixed tournament is a mêlée where teams of two are chosen randomly and remain together for the entire tournament. Our first tourna-

ment of the season in May was a mêlée format. Yet another type of tournament is a six-boule tournament where teams can consist of a single player using all six-boules, or a team of two players using three boules each, or a team of three players using two boules each.

Tournament picnic spread.

So, there are many ways to enjoy the game of pétanque, from casual to structured. And we mustn’t forget our tournament picnics. The theme of our July tournaments is always a celebration of Bastille Day, July 14, in recognition of the French origin of pétanque.

For further information about pétanque, including upcoming tournaments and the Sunriver Pétanque Club, go to www. sunriverpetanque.org

We can make up any format we would like for club tournaments. For example, last year the Portland Pétanque Club held a tournament that was a cross of pétanque and golf, which they call Putt Putt Pétanque! Regional and national tournaments sanctioned by the Federation of Pétanque USA are select tournaments where teams choose their partners. The select tournaments are held each year for men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles and triples contests. The results of the national tournaments are used to select teams that will represent the USA in international championships.

Sunriver Mens Golf: Resort courses weathered winter well, bunker improvements

By Paul J. Grieco

Longtime Sunriver Resort agronomist Ryan Wulff shared that the Resort courses are arguably in the best state he has seen in his 18 years working in Sunriver. This outstanding outcome can be attributed to a combination of factors, including ongoing course enhancements, proactive fall aeration practices and the relatively mild winter weather. Woodlands Golf Course welcomed a new fleet of Club Car golf carts this season equipped with lithium-ion batteries, Bluetooth capabilities, and speakers.

Most importantly, long-awaited and very welcomed bunker improvements have been made to the Woodlands course following those made at the other Resort courses over the last several years. During the fall, existing bunker sand was removed, and sod was stripped from bunker perimeters and green surrounds. Most of the sand was then repurposed to even out surfaces and enhance drainage around the perimeters. Beginning in early spring, sod bunker liners were installed, and perimeters of the bunkers and aprons were sodded with resilient Kentucky Bluegrass, perfect for low-maintenance requirements.

The Woodlands course 13th hole greenside bunker – lined, sodded and awaiting sand.

Lastly, new sand similar to the sand at Meadows was installed, ready for play before the end of May.

Category leaders so far; Match Play and Resort Cup start

Though the season is still young with only five official events completed with almost

30 left to play, the leaders in each category are enumerated below.

Ironically, though Sunriver Mens’ Club membership is down, play each week is consistent with the level of previous years. Perhaps those SRMGC members remaining were the most active previously and now. In official weekly play earnings

“I gave up golf for painting, because it takes me far fewer strokes.”

–Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th U.S. President and once avid golfer

including team winnings, KPs, skins, low net and low gross, the leaders are Lyndon Blackwell (off to a stunning start), Jeff Cory, Jim Zant, Scott Brown and Jeff Johnson. In the First to Fifty event (celebrating our 50th year, the first player to 50 net birdies wins $50: Scott Brown (18 so far), Jim Zant (17), John Volkober and Don Larson (16 each), and Mike Stamler (15). In the Ringerboard Series (0-15 HCP Gross) Lyndon Blackwell, Scott Brown, Kevin Baker and Jeff Cory lead the way; (net) Dave Murray, Kevin Baker, Joe DeStefano, Don Gillet and Don Wright; (16-36 Gross) Dan Burkhalter, Mike Stamler, Jim Remensperger; (net) John Volkober, Mike Stamler, Don Larson, Dan Burkhalter and Robert Kufeld. Stay tuned, as these are sure to change over time.

Match Play starts a little later and runs a little longer this season. Watch for alerts from competition chair Jim Montroy and Match Play coordinator Jeff Johnson. The first Resort

Cup of four will be at Eagle Crest in early June. Resort Cup liaison Tom Woodruff will be in touch with those who qualify to participate.

Please post immediately after each round

According to World Handicap System rules, you must post your score the same day after each round unless you played alone or were playing in a special kind of event such as a scramble or Chapman (where you don’t play your ball solely), all of which require no posting at all, or if the competition chair is posting an official event for you. Besides being mandatory, posting immediately helps because your index will reflect any changes at midnight the day of posting helping you track your progress and, if you are engaging in an official or friendly event, your handicap will be reflected accurately for the purposes of fair competition, for which we all strive. While the GHIN system is at

Join other botany fans for High Desert hike

By Jill Kellogg

The High Desert Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Oregon is offering a chance to explore the High Desert with a hike of Skull Hollow Saddle and Pine Ridge in the Crooked River National Grasslands east of Terrebonne from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 8.

Pine Ridge is a volcanic ridge near Gray Butte that is in unusually good ecological condi-

tion and supports a variety of spring wildflowers. We expect to see a dazzling array of grasses and early summer wildflowers, including penstemons, sandwort, buckwheat, paintbrush, biscuitroot, groundsels, balsamroot and lupine.

Pine Ridge and Gray Butte lie at the edge of the Crooked River Caldera, providing geologically spectacular views on a clear day.

The tour will include a discus-

sion of geology.

The trip involves hiking approximately two miles off-trail, with no more than 1,000 ft elevation gain. We will be going up the side of the butte, which is fairly steep.

Wear hiking boots and dress for the weather; bring water and lunch/snacks.

No dogs or other pets.

To indicate your interest, email the chapter trip coordi-

Jumbo’s Tennis Camp coming to Sunriver

Sign up for the 44th annual Jumbo’s Tennis Camp coming July 18 to July 21 in Sunriver. This adult only camp is hosted at the North Tennis Courts Complex, and is a weekend

filled with fun drills, new lessons and lots of memories.

After more than four decades, Jumbo knows a few things about tennis.

The price is $599/person (nonrefundable).

The daily schedule includes:

• Thursday, July 18: On court from 4 to 6 p.m. followed by happy hour, right off the courts. Sip, snack and mingle.

• Friday, July 19: On court from 8 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.

• Saturday, July 20: On court

from 8 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.

• Sunday, July 21: On court from 8 to 10 a.m. followed by awards and continental breakfast celebration until 11 a.m.

There will be a costume contest and group pictures during two of those sessions. Everyone is invited to meet at Sunriver Resort’s Lodge on Saturday evening to enjoy a live concerts, enjoy the summer sunset and a fun time to chill.

Spots are limited. To register, visit www.jumbostennis.com

nator at highdesertnpso@gmail. com with Gray Butte 2024 in

very helpful.

PGA golf instruction

some point going to require all players to post hole-by-hole, as of now the player may post front and back nine total scores being careful to adjust for net double bogeys when and if they occur. If posting hole by hole, the GHIN system will make that adjustment for you. If you are not using the GHIN mobile app, please start doing so. It’s both user friendly and

Our own resident teaching professionals, Kevin and Courtney Erdman will be doing biweekly instruction for men and women from June 13 through Aug. 8. For more information email Kevin at sunrivergolfacademy@sunriver-resort.com.

– Paul J. Grieco is handicap chair of the Sunriver Men’s Golf Club and may be reached at pjg3sr@gmail.com

PHOTO COURTESY CINDY ROCHE

Paintbrush is one wildflower you may see on a hike. the subject line. We hope to see you there.

Oregonians have one year left to become Real ID compliant

Planning to travel on an airline? Check your ID. If you don’t have Real ID yet, you should consider adding it to your license or ID card at Oregon DMV.

Starting May 7, 2025, all travelers must have a Real ID-compliant driver's license or ID card, or other approved identification, to pass through security checkpoints at airports. A standard Oregon card will not be acceptable by the Transportation Security Administration.

Oregonians can travel by air after the deadline if they have a DMV-issued Real ID, a passport, or any of the documents listed at www.tsa.gov/travel/ security-screening/identification. If you don’t have Real ID yet, visit a DMV office soon to apply for one.

Before you go to DMV, make sure you have all the documents you need for Real ID with our online questionnaire – click "Determine my Real ID documents" at https://dmv2u. oregon.gov/eServices.

The deadline is a year away. Do I need to apply for Real ID now?

It’s a good idea! If your old card expires before the Real ID deadline, to save time and extra fees, you should upgrade to a Real ID-compliant card. You can renew up to one year before your expiration date.

Oregon credentials are valid for up to eight years. If you upgrade to Real ID at renewal

time, you won’t have to come back to DMV and pay another fee to get Real ID before you travel. And if you know you will travel by air before you’re up for renewal, make a plan now to get Real ID before you go.

We think it’s smart to apply for Real ID as soon as you can to avoid the inevitable rush before the May 2025 deadline. While we are making plans to serve an influx of DMV customers who want Real ID in 2025, you will avoid the crowd by getting Real ID now—and you will be compliant when the TSA deadline arrives.

Don’t get left at the airport

It can take extra time and multiple steps to get a Real ID, so it’s important to plan how to get it before you need it. Here’s what we recommend you do to avoid being turned away by airport security after May 7, 2025:

• Make a plan. Do you know what type of ID you need? Do you know how long it will take to get it? If you already have a passport, that will serve as compliant identification. If you choose to get a Real ID (it’s okay to carry both), Oregon DMV will need to inspect your application and identity documents in person at a DMV office. It can take up to two weeks to process, verify and issue your new card. Passports may take even longer to obtain, so it’s critical to plan out the steps you need to take to get Real ID before you travel.

• Gather your documents. Many types of documents can be used to verify your identity. Use our "Determine my Real ID documents" tool under Real ID Help to find out which documents will work for you. The website tool will help you make a checklist of documents you

John Day River Boater’s Guide available

To create a better recreation experience, Bureau of Land Management officials at the Prineville District have released a new edition of the John Day River Boater’s Guide. The release comes just in time for 2024 river season.

“We created every page of this guide to empower visitors to be able to see the beauty of the river, mile by mile and to protect the natural beauty and resources along the John Day,” said Prineville District Manager Amanda Roberts. “Overnight permits on the John Day are popular and limited, and we

want to prepare visitors who raft the river to have an excellent experience.”

The 67-paged, spiral-bound, waterproof book is full of information about the 174 miles of the John Day River – from Kimberly to Tumwater Falls.

It also includes safety tips, river etiquette and vibrant topographical maps that identify land ownership and potential boat-in camping areas along the river.

The guide can be purchased for $14 at the Prineville District Office. You may also call to order a copy for shipping.

The fees collected stay within the John Day River recreation area to support its care and management.

For information about the guide, contact Monica Morin, Outdoor Recreation Planner, at mmorin@blm.gov.

For more information on the John Day River and to get your boater’s permit, visit Recreation. gov.

About Real ID

A Real ID has different markings from a traditional driver license.

need so you can gather them before you visit a DMV office.

• Make an appointment or visit a DMV office with your documents . The DMV will verify your identity and address, scan your documents, and take your photo. It takes about two weeks after you apply to receive your card in the mail.

Note that you cannot get a Real ID by renewing or replacing your credential online; staff must inspect your documents in person.

There is a $30 fee for the Real ID option in addition to the regular application, replacement or renewal fee.

Passed by Congress in 2005, the Real ID Act was a 9/11 Commission recommendation that the Federal Government “set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver's licenses.” The Act established minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards and prohibits certain federal agencies from accepting for official purposes licenses and identification cards from states that do not meet these standards. These purposes are:

• Boarding federally regulated commercial aircraft.

• Accessing certain federal facilities.

• Entering nuclear power plants.

Learn more

Learn more about Real ID in Oregon and make your own checklist of documents you need to apply at Oregon.gov/ RealID.

Find out what other types of ID the Transportation Security Administration will accept at airports at TSA.gov.

Learn more about federal requirements for Real ID at dhs. gov/real-id.

Soar into summer at the High Desert Museum

Raptors of the Desert Sky daily outdoor flight program has returned for the summer providing an opportunity to get up close with some of the remarkable raptors that live in Oregon’s High Desert.

Taking place daily at 11:30 a.m. through Labor Day, Raptors of the Desert Sky showcases various birds of prey as they soar so close they’ll raise the hairs on your head. Advance tickets required in addition to museum admission.

Raptors of the Desert Sky isn’t

the only long-awaited summer program at the museum this summer. Here’s a lineup of daily activities being offered.

• 10 a.m. Nature Walk: Embark on a guided exploration of our museum grounds with a knowledgeable naturalist. Discover the diverse habitats that support an abundance of plants and animals in the region.

• 10:30 a.m. High Desert Fish Tales: Dive into the fascinating world of native fish in the High Desert. Learn about their crucial role in sustaining economies and ecosystems and explore conservation efforts to preserve their diversity and habitats.

• 12:30 p.m. Otter Encounter : Delve into the world of charismatic otters and their vital role in riparian ecosystems of the High Desert. Discover where they’re found, what they eat, and how they serve as indicators of a healthy river community through an engaging encounter.

• 1:30 p.m. Wolves in the West: Journey through the history and biology of gray wolves in the High Desert. Learn about their once-extensive habitat, their near-extinction in the

1900s, and the ongoing efforts to reintroduce and conserve these apex predators in their natural ecosystem.

• 2 p.m. Horses on the Range: Explore the captivating story of free-roaming horses throughout the West. From their origins to their impact on High Desert ecosystems, discover how these majestic creatures are managed and their significance in the region.

• 3 p.m. Desert Dwellers: Encounter the incredible diversity of wildlife that call the High Desert home. Gain insight into the unique adaptations that enable these creatures to thrive in challenging environments and meet some of our fascinating wildlife neighbors up close.

• 4 p.m. Bird of Prey Encounter: Meet a non-releasable raptor in the museum’s care and learn about their unique adaptations, role in the environment, and ongoing conservation efforts to ensure their future on the landscape.

The High Desert Museum is located about 10 minutes north of Sunriver off Highway 97. For more program information, visit the website at www.highdesertmuseum.org

NOFIREWORKS

PHOTO COURTESY JOHN WILLIAMS

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CLEANING SERVICES

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HORSE LEASE

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PET SITTING

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Sunriver references available.

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FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS

Stop in Wild Poppy Florist for custom arrangements. We also carry locally-made gifts. Delivery available to Sunriver, Three Rivers, Bend and La Pine. Call 541-593-2027 or online at www.bendoregonflorist.com

Thank you for your support!

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541-788-0199

HOME RESTORATION & UPGRADES

Kitchen, bath and living space. Custom railings, gates and metalwork. Affordable, custom craftsmanship. Call Ken Olson Building and Design, LLC. Licensed/Insured CCB #205419

541-213-8861

CLASSIFIED AD RATES

$17/month for 25 words, .50 cents/ word after 25 Email text to: sunriverscene@srowners.org Deadline: 12th of the month

BRIDGEPORT CONSTRUCTION

Honest, reliable small remodeling contractor. 40 years experience. Call Will at 503-309-0790 Many references available. Licensed/Bonded/Insured.

ccb#76152

HOUSEKEEPING

Alison’s Resort Housekeeping is now accepting new clients. Specializing in VRBO, Air B&B, and family vacation rentals. Over 10-years experience, references. Call for free quote 541-213-5288

5/21 KIRK

REMODEL & ADDITIONS

Decks, windows, tile, miscellaneous carpentry and roof repair. Ryan Carroll 541-420-0675 ryancarrollconstruction.com CCB #193727

THOMAS FITCH CONSTRUCTION LLC

Remodels . Kitchens . Bath Decks . Painting 541-668-4588

FOR SALE

6 week, 1/8 ownership two bedroom two bath condo at The Ridge. Downstairs, across from pool. Close to everything. Rentable. $25K, OBO, 502-201-1111

BINGO VOLUNTEERS Like to play Bingo? Want to help our police & fire fightwes? Call: Rob Foster (805) 832-8327

TUBS ALIVE

Hot tub, deck repair and refinishing, sales, installation, inspections and maintenance in Sunriver since1992! 541-593-5163 www.tubsalive.com

License #97643, bonded, insured. AUTO TUBS

PROJECT ORGANIZATION

In business in SR since 1989, offering professional organizing for pantries, closets, garages and more. Licensed and insured. $45/hr with a 4 hour minimum. Call Kathy at 541-419-9248

Top quality construction specialists in remodels, additions and new homes. Offering consultation, design, kitchens, bathrooms, finish-work, foundations, excavation, decks and more. (541) 419-7309

2024 Nolte

HIGH QUALITY CLEANING SERVICES

New client slots recently came available. Residential and Commercial. Bonded and Insured. Call for a free onsite estimate. M. K. Haines Services 541-977-3051

2024 Haines

LOLO TREE WORKS

Tree Services: Tree Removal, Tree Pruning, Stump Grinding, Fire Fuel Reduction, & Emergency Tree Services. ISA-Certified Arborist Owner / Operator: Erin Carpenter lolotreeworks.com Call / Text: 503-367-5638 Email: erin@ lolotreeworks.com CCB # 240912 Carpenter-April

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18010-12 Hickory Lane, Sunriver

$2,195,000 | 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 4,312 SqFt.

Mike Sullivan & Judi Hein | Principal Brokers 541.350.8616 mike.sullivan@cascadehasson.com

Kimberly

541.280.9770 kimberly.powell@cascadehasson.com

56691 Glowstone Loop, Caldera Springs

$699,000 | 0.34 Acres

Kimberly Powell | Broker 541.280.9770 kimberly.powell@cascadehasson.com

17599-20 Goldfinch Lane, Sunriver

$540,000 | 0.31 Acres

Michelle Powell | Broker 541.771.2997 michelle.powell@cascadehasson.com

The Jones Group | Principal Brokers 541.420.4018 thejonesground@cascadehassonsir.com We Are Now The

Sunriver

Annie Wayland | Broker 541.280.3770 annie.wayland@cascadehasson.com

Land for Sale

56229-371 Mirror Rock Loop, Caldera Springs

$529,000 | 0.48 Acres

Judi Hein & Mike Sullivan | Principal Brokers 541.408.3778 mike.sullivan@cascadehasson.com

56290-257 Sable Rock Loop, Caldera Springs

$477,000 | 0.35 Acres

Mike Sullivan & Judi Hein | Principal Brokers 541.350.8616 mike.sullivan@cascadehasson.com

Poplar Lane, Sunriver

$950,000 | 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1,946 SqFt.

Ellie & Caleb Anderson | Brokers 541.788.8788 ellie.anderson@cascadehasson.com

Mashie Lane, Sunriver

$659,000 | 2 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1,541 SqFt.

Kelly Winch | Principal Broker 541.390.0398 kelly.winch@cascadehasson.com

56225 Mirror Rock Loop, Caldera Springs

$529,000 | 0.52 Acres

Jenn Schaake | Principal Broker 541.480.1142 jenn@createalegacy.estate

56310 Elk Run Drive, Caldera Springs

$455,000 | 0.40 Acres

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