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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Nature Center.............. 10 Calendar...................... 13 SR Gardener................ 19 Women’s Club.............. 21
SROA News.................. 26 Public Safety................ 34 Commentary................ 45 Classified..................... 48
‘Summer near Sunriver’ by Joanne Donaca is chosen as the artwork for the 2012 Sunriver Music Festival Poster
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SSD board member Ron Angell, left, pins a ceremonial badge on Marc Mills, who was selected at the new Sunriver Police chief.
Mills selected as chief of police Remove “interim” from Marc Mills’ title. Mills, who agreed in February to serve on an interim basis after previous chief Mike Kennedy’s employment was terminated, is now the police chief of Sunriver. He was offered the job May 18 during one of the Sunriver Service District’s shortest meetings on record. Following a two-month long recruitment and review process, it took the board eight minutes to move and unanimously approve offering Mills the position, which he accepted. “I truly look forward to taking the police department and the men and women of this department to many new different levels and into the community… to get to know each and every one of you,” Mills said. “There’s just a wealth of knowledge and education that you all have and I’m going to pick your brains. I will be conversing with you because I think there’s a lot to learn… something that might click between you and us, serving and protecting this community.” Mills made his interest in the position known shortly after he was named interim chief. Mills was appointed as a loaned executive from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office where he started as a reserve deputy and worked up to
The SHARC Zone Above: Guests disappear into a black hole of one of SHARC’s two waterslides. The entire SHARC facility, including all outdoor amenities, are open and ready to welcome summer visitors.
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Above: Guests enjoy lunch from Riptide Cafe while taking in views of the outdoor pool, splash area, waterslides and lazy river. Left: A boy tests his agility skills on floating pads to cross the outdoor pool. Read more about SHARC on page 4.
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17D Ridge Condo (12 Weeks), Sunriver Great location next to the Ridge tennis court and a short walk to the new SROA SHARC facility. Deeded co-ownership 12 weeks annual usage in this downstairs nonrental unit. Weeks can be used or traded with RCI. 6 weeks available for $18,000. $32,000 MLS# 201202048 Cheryl Tronson, Principal Broker (541) 977-0262
14E Stoneridge Condo (20% share), Sunriver 20% deeded co-ownership in a 3 bdrm, 3.5 bath, 2,250 sq ft Sunriver townhome, w/on site management, resort club w/pool, spa, tennnis & exercise room. Weeks can be traded with RCI. Hardwood floors, extensive use of tile, 2 Jacuzzi tubs. Desirable end unit. $60,000 MLS# 2903522 Gail Ballantyne, Broker, GRI (541) 480-7081
2 Timber (1/5 interest), Sunriver Great opportunity to enjoy all Sunriver has to offer at a fraction of the cost. The 1/5 interest in a log cabin features 3 bdrms, 2 baths plus loft, is fully furnished w/hot tub. Close to the Village Mall & even closer to new Aquatic Center. $74,900 MLS# 201009417 Rob Norem, Broker (541) 480-1356
8 Muskrat, Sunriver Cozy Sunriver cabin tucked in the trees! Loads of character in this cabin located near the Sunriver Village and the new Aquatic Center. Two story design with one bedroom/bath up and one bedroom/bath down with over 1,700 sq ft! Attached garage too! $247,500 MLS# 201203224 Scott Malk, Broker (541) 419-6565
17 Red Fir, Sunriver It feels like you’re living in the trees! Multi level home w/high ceilings & multiple skylights. This home has been well cared for and has some updates. Multiple decks invite you to enjoy the outdoors. Located very near Sunriver’s new Aquatic Center. $275,000 MLS# 201105220 Marcus Schwing, Broker (541) 419-8365
8 Redwing, Sunriver Gather around the fire...A floor to ceiling fireplace is just one of the great things about this home. High, vaulted ceilings in the living room, large kitchen, several decks to enjoy and over 2,300 sq ft to relax in. $325,000 MLS# 201202341 Bryce Jones & Nola Horton-Jones, (541) 420-4018
17327 Guss Way, Three Rivers South Experience the tranquility of this Deschutes riverfront home reflecting the Central Oregon lifestyle. Just minutes to Sunriver, the road to Mt Bachelor and the beautiful Cascade Lakes. Mature aspen and pine forest landscaping, spacious decks, and fenced. $365,000 MLS# 201202479 Deb Lane, Broker (541) 771-8867
17515 Canoe Camp Dr, Crosswater Exceptional Osprey Pointe unit in excellent condition located on the award winning Crosswater GC! This unit was expanded from the original floor plan offered at the time and boasts a long list of upgrades. Beautifully furnished. $599,000 MLS# 201202757 Janet Reynolds, Principal Broker (541) 480-1026
22 Aspen, Sunriver Open great room floor plan w/ separate living room, lends itself to a large family gathering. Enjoy this updated home with newer counters, flooring, cabinetry, 2 fireplaces, solarium, one master bedroom on each level w/ jetted tub & dual shower heads. $629,000 MLS# 201200518 Roger Wayland & Michelle Powell, (541) 593-7903
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Resident brings the Civil War to life By Rae Watkins Adorned in the full regalia of a Union officer, he could have been on his way to Gettysburg or Antietam. Instead, surrounded by a score of captivated eighth-graders, his officer’s uniform is oddly out of place among the Abercrombie & Fitch and brightly colored Converse clothing worn by his audience. Nonetheless, the students at Cascade Middle School are fascinated by their guest speaker.
They eagerly volunteer for various demonstrations, burst into a rousing chorus of the traditional Confederate song “Goober Peas,” and learn about life as a soldier in the American Civil War. A Civil War reenactor by hobby, Sunriver resident John Baker slides effortlessly into the role of Major John Baker, Wing Commander of the 116 Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Over the course of his 14 years reenacting, he has brought
the Civil War to life for hundreds of students, mostly in the fifth and eighth grades in the Salem-Keizer school district. He has also participated in the living history presentations at the High Desert Museum. In addition, Baker has accumulated a personal library of an estimated 1,000 books of “primarily first person accounts from American conflicts.” Baker reads from one of the books he brought to
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Road, pathway improvements to wrap up in early June Weather permitting, approximately $700,000 worth of Sunriver road and pathway improvements will be complete by the first week of June. In this the third year of accelerated repair and replacement of roads and pathways since SROA members approved a $30 per month increase in maintenance fees, four miles of pathway were rebuilt, eight miles of roads will be slurry sealed and 23 linear miles of crack seal were applied. Reconstruction of pathways and crack sealing of roads occurred in April and May before Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the summer visitor season. The application of slurry seal on 49 Sunriver roads and lanes, the final phase of spring improvements, was scheduled to take place May 29 -June 4 immediately following Memorial Day weekend. Slurry seal usually requires a one-day, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., closure of the road being treated. Homeowners on the affected streets are given advance notice of the closure and granted permission to park their cars on the shoulder of nearby streets so
23 linear miles of crack sealing was done to roads in May.
that they aren’t stranded by the construction activity. Slurry sealing of Beaver Drive between Abbot Drive and Grizzly Lane, between The Village at Sunriver and 2 Country Mall proved the most challenging to plan. Numerous businesses in the Village and 2 Country Mall are directly accessed off Beaver Drive. Initially, SROA Public Works crews considered applying slurry to this section over two consecutive days, allowing traffic to move intermittently through
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from South Century Drive will have to proceed on Abbot Drive past Beaver Drive to circle one and then head north on Abbot Drive to reach their intended destinations. This will require a minimal amount of backtracking through the village’s surface roads and parking lots for customers destined for the Country Store, Sunset Lodging and other businesses in the south end of the village. Bank of the Cascades, Discover Sunriver Vacation Rentals and the Village Bar & Grill will be accessible by auto via the parking lot and driveway system around the north end of the village. It will be more challenging to access businesses located in 2 Country Mall and the Ponderosa Building east of Beaver Drive. Customers and suppliers will be required to travel through
the work zone guided by flaggers and pilot vehicles with traffic delays of up to 20 minutes. This would have resulted in no access to businesses on one side of Beaver one day, and no access to businesses on the other side the next. After consultation with the contractor, Asphalt Maintenance & Associates, SROA decided to completely close this busy stretch of Beaver Drive and slurry seal both the northand south-bound travel lanes in one day, in an attempt to reduce the inconvenience. As the Scene was going to press, Monday, June 4 was the day planned to close Beaver Drive between Abbot Drive and Grizzly Lane. The thinking being that Monday is a traditionally quiet day and fewer people would be inconvenienced by a complete, one-day road closure. Closure of this stretch means all motorists entering Sunriver
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Cascade Middle School. The passage is surprising; it does not tell of the horrors of war, but instead reveals the intricacy of life beyond the battlefield. By reading first-hand accounts from civilian life, “You learn about the common day-to-day things… you find out they were just like us,” Baker said. In July 2011, Baker sold his family business, Ned Baker Real Estate in Salem, where he has worked as a broker for 35 years. “It was founded by my father, and it is the longest continuously operating real estate firm in Salem. On January 1, 2013, we will celebrate our 40th birthday.” At that time, Baker plans to move to Central Oregon full time. His wife Debbie, a retired deputy chief of police in Salem, is already living in Sunriver and serves on the Sunriver Service District Managing Board. Baker plans to continue speaking at schools and participating in reenactments after his retirement. “It’s so satisfying to speak to students because it’s a way of honoring our ancestors . . . encouraging students to read about and learn from history helps them become better citizens,” he said. Rae Watkins is a copy editor and staff writer for Eye of the Storm, Summit High School’s student newspaper. She is the daughter of John and Arlene Watkins, Sunriver residents.
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SHARC fully open, ready for a ‘waterful’ summer Ready to get wet? All of the Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center’s indoor and outdoor facilities – including pools, waterslides and spray pad – are now open and accessible to SROA members with ID cards, guests of rental properties that participate in an access program and to the general public for a gate fee. The tube and body slides, visible from Beaver and Theater drives, are early favorites. The tube slide features a quick drop that accelerates riders through a 360-degree turn in an enclosed tunnel. About two-thirds of the way down, the slide opens to the sky, slings riders through an “S” turn then dumps them into a protected section of the lazy river. Tandem tubers tend to wipeout in the landing area more often than singles, perhaps due to their momentum. Tubes are provided. Just scoop one out of the lazy river and carry it up the slide tower. Some riders describe the body slide as the watery equivalent of Disneyland’s Space Mountain rollercoaster. Riders can’t see where they are going except for occasional flickers of light. The tube slide finishes in a shallow flume. One rider said the key to a fast ride is to arch your back and ride on your
heels and shoulder blades. Few people go down the slides without hooting in joy or fear or a combination of both. The lazy river is popular with all ages. Parents and grandparents enjoy drifting with the gentle current with infants on their laps. Active youngsters and adults looking for a low impact workout can swim or walk against the current. As predicted by the designer, kids are flocking to the water crossing challenge in the outdoor general recreation pool. The goal is to make it across a series of floating pads while swinging hand over hand from
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an overhead net without falling into the water, although that’s part of the fun. Hundreds of lounge chairs are available on the surrounding pool deck and massive lawn area for sunbathing and surveying the scene. Many other outdoor features, including the children’s wading pool and sand play area, spray pad and Riptide Café with patio seating, are also now available. SHARC is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Labor Day. Open swim begins at 10 a.m. in the outdoor pools and 11 a.m. in the indoor pool. Swim lessons and lap swimming sessions begin as early as 6 a.m. in the indoor pool. Information: 541-585POOL (7665) or 585-5000, or www.sunriverowners.org
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By Jenn Reuter I would like to tell you a short story about a child who lives in our community. I am going to call him Tony and he is in the seventh grade at Three Rivers School. At age 8, Tony was a happy child who was enthusiastic about school and life. He seemed happy to come to school and interacted well with his peers. But then there were some ugly custody battles, abuse and parental incarceration. Tony’s outlook changed. His grades began to drop; he became moody and disconnected and began avoiding his home. He took to leaving his house in the middle of the Turn to Mentors, page 22
Sunriver resident Phil Fischer and guide show off a trevally caught and released from the shallows around Christmas Island.
Fly fishing on Christmas Island How are you doing with your fly fishing bucket list? Sunriver’s Phil Fischer will speak this month about fly fishing Christmas Island. Christmas Island is truly a world-class bonefish and trevally fly fishing destination that should be on everyone’s bucket list. Located about a 3-hour flight south of Honolulu, it features endless bonefish flats, monster trevally, excellent guides and friendly people. While the talk will focus on fishing the island, Fischer will share his experience, tips, techniques, logistics and more. Fisher’s presentation will feature spectacular photography of the fishing, the fish, wildlife and many other things that make Christmas Island a top fishing destination. The June 21 meeting takes place at SHARC, with local fish talk starting at 6:45 p.m. followed by the 7 p.m. presenta-
tion. Come experience this new and truly great meeting facility. Recently retired to Sunriver, Fischer counts his home waters as those throughout Central Oregon and northern California. He has more than 40 years of experience tying flies, teaching fly tying and fishing around the world. He owns Phil’s Custom Flies (www.philscustomflies. com) and ties for customers in the United States. He is a Whiting Pro Team member, regularly demonstrates fly tying and has published articles in “California Fly Fisher” magazine. The Sunriver Anglers club invites members and guests (both fly fishermen and fly fisher ladies are welcome) to its monthly meetings. For information and the current club newsletter, visit www. sunriveranglers.com. Direct questions about the club to president Mal Murphy at 541593-2641.
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unteers will also be on hand to help out. All events are free including a barbecue lunch by Sunriver Resort at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served in the Lakeside Pavilion. This event is made possible through a joint effort of the Sunriver Anglers, Caldera Springs, U.S. Forest Service, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Sunriver
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Free Fishing Day at Caldera Springs of which will easily reach 20 inches in length. Youngsters will get to practice their casting skills, both bait casting and fly casting, learn about aquatic critters, and visit with “Larry” the talking fish as they make their way to the fishing area. While the club usually encourages catch and release, for Free Fishing Day kids may keep up to two fish if they wish. Kids 14 years and under may bring their own fishing rods and reels or use the Anglers Club fishing gear. Bait will also be provided. Parents, grandparents and interested adults are asked to supervise the young anglers at all times. Angler Club vol-
Bring the kids and grandkids to Free Fishing Day at Obsidian Lake in beautiful Caldera Springs Saturday, June 9. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and runs until 1 p.m. Participants should sign in at the registration area no later than 10:30 a.m. to make sure they have enough time to complete all the activities and get in some fishing time as well. Volunteers will be stationed at the Caldera Springs entrance to direct participants to the registration area. Fall River Hatchery has been busy raising some sizeable rainbow trout that have been reared just for this event. In addition there are many large carryover trout from last year some
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the position of captain over a span of 35 years. He applied for the Sunriver Police chief position with 18 other applicants from as far away as Texas and Florida. He endured the same review and culling process that included three panel interviews. Mills and Scott Sterland, chief of the Kettle Falls, Wash., Police Department were the two finalists for the position. They were interviewed May 17 by a panel of local business people in front of an audience of 70 people at SHARC. Ron Angell, SSD chair, said the board reviewed all the public comments it received at the town hall meeting. “They were very consistent with the
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board’s collective feeling about the whole issue and the results of the earlier interviews. I truly think that we all are on the same page on this and we are ready to move ahead.” After the motion to offer Mills the position was approved, Angell symbolically pinned a police chief badge on Mills’ lapel. Angell said Mills still had to undergo background and reference checks before the employment offer could be finalized. “But I don’t expect problems with a person of Marc’s background and stature.” Details of Mills’ salary and benefits remain to be settled. Angell said they would be comparable to what previous chief Kennedy received, approximately $90,000 annually.
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Featured artists at the Artists Gallery Artists Gallery Sunriver is recognizing four artists in June – wood work by Greg Cotton, photographs by Vern Bartley, pottery by Peter Roussel and watercolors by Deni Porter. The monthly Second Saturday reception takes place June 9, 4-7 p.m. and provides time to chat with artists while enjoying light appetizers and drinks.
Greg Cotton As one of the founding members of the gallery, Greg Cotton has a large following of locals who not only check in regularly for what’s new, but also for his tried and true kitchen art items. He also has something for the fisherperson with handcrafted fly boxes. Jewelry boxes crafted from exotic wood are Cotton’s latest creations.
Cotton also offers beautiful furniture and is commissioned regularly to create one-of-akind pieces. His goal is to have the furniture match the home, the owner and the feeling the patron wants to have when they look upon their treasure.
Vern Bartley Vern Bartley’s love of all things photographically dramatic keeps the sale of his images brisk. Bartley‘s images vary from the exotic and amazing to incredible and jaw dropping beautiful. Bartley spends as much time as necessary creating images. “Yaquina Head Magic” is the latest in Bartley’s “Iconic Images
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of Oregon Series,” a three-year project. Located in Newport, the Yaquina Head Lighthouse is one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast, and provides the perfect foreground for a Milky Way backdrop. The ocean waves take on a soft, mystical look from the long exposure required to capture all the stars and subtle light that remained on the horizon. Bartley spends a lot of his time in the gallery explaining how he captured a particular shot. He offers monthly newsletters to followers and photographers who yearn to learn or want to add to their growing collection of Bartley photographs.
that he is perfect. Showing off Porter’s sense of humor, the painting was inspired by an article on pet obesity.
her watercolor paintings. Following months in the desert teaching her style and use of vivid color schemes, Porter loves coming home to Sunriver. So much so that she created a “Sunriver for the Seasons” series of posters that reflects her love of the outdoors. Animals provide Porter with the dual opportunity to explore both color and texture while capturing the unique attitude and expression of each subject. Deni Porter Deni Porter livens the gallery In “Fat Cat,” Porter captures with a vivacious personality, the subject’s obvious disdain which also comes through in for anyone who doesn’t think
Men’s club hosts barbecue
June is the month for the Men’s Club annual picnic. The event will be held Thursday, June 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Mary McCallum Park. Come on out and enjoy the great cooking of the best chefs of the Men’s Club. There is no featured speaker, just lots of people enjoying themselves. All Sunriver area men and their guests are invited. You do need to sign up, so we know how much food to buy. To sign-up, please use the sign-ups posted at the Marketplace and in the foyer of the Sunriver Owners office. Or contact Ken Arnold at 541-593-9397, or patorken@gmail.com. There is no cost to anyone who pre-registers and who has attended at least one of the luncheons since last September. Otherwise, the cost is $3 per person. The menu will be similar to last year… bratwurst or barbecued chicken, three bean salad, potato salad, chips, cookies and soda. We also provide plates, utensils, cups and napkins. Beer and wine will be available. Donations are appreciated. We have enjoyed putting together this season’s programs and hope all Sunriver men and women have benefited from them. We do not meet in the summer, but will start up again next September. Hope to see you at the picnic.
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Peter Roussel Peter Roussel started working with clay in the early 1960s. Taught in a traditional manner creating utilitarian pottery and finishing them with very traditional stoneware glazes, he attended San Francisco State College in the mid-60s pursuing a degree in fine art. After college, Roussel went to Mendocino, Calif. and set up an art program for Clearwater Ranch, which was home to some 200 autistic children and wards of the state. Roussel introduced a ceramic program so the children could express themselves with clay. Also during this time, Roussel began experimenting with alternative firing methods — including pit firing, smoke fired, fuming, slip resist, horsehair and sager firing. Each pot is a blank canvas and each surface treatment becomes unique unto itself. No two pieces of ceramic art are ever the same. Summer hours Now is the time to enjoy the gallery’s extended summer hours, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Whether you are picking up a morning sweet roll and coffee, or wrapping up the day with dinner in one of the area restaurants be sure to stop by. Diverse and interesting and always staffed with local artists, the Artists Gallery Sunriver welcomes the summer. As of this writing, the gallery is working to create a series of summer art classes to be held at SHARC. The gallery’s extended summer hours and increased foot traffic make it impossible for classes to be held in the gallery’s limited space. Classes are geared to beginners, but more experienced artists are welcome to join in. Oil painting, jewelry, watercolor, figure drawing and more are on the agenda. Information: www.artistsgallerysunriver.com or call 541593-4382
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Call to artist, volunteer opportunities Artists Gallery Sunriver is looking for a few excellent artists in time for the busy summer season. Interested artists can contact Vern at vern@vernbartley.com. Volunteers needed Sunriver Art Faire needs volunteers for its event, Aug. 10-12 to help with various activities including set up, take down, kids’ art, etc. Shifts are as short as two hours. Contact Marcia at jmschonlau@chamberscable.com or 541-598-7707 or Martha at bdeuchler@aol.com or 541-598-7558.
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Athletes converge on Sunriver for Pacific Crest races The 16th Annual Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival takes place June 22-24 in The Village at Sunriver. Joined by family and friends, athletes converge on Central Oregon to take part in the Pacific Crest Sports Festival. Pacific Crest is known as the jewel of multi-sport events in the Pacific Northwest and has become a destination race for athletes from across the nation as well as internationally. Highlights include a long course triathlon, an endurance duathlon, a marathon that serves as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon, and a half marathon, all on Saturday. On Sunday, Olympic distance triathlon, duathlon and 5k runs and walks are staged. The triathlons are both expected to sell out. Race organizers encourage participants to register early. Pacific Crest begins on Friday morning, and the celebration continues through Sunday. The weekend will include a health/ fitness expo, great food, beer garden, live entertainment, fun and to top it off, some of the best competitive racing you will find in the country. The Kid’s Splash, Pedal-nDash will be held this year at SHARC. Kids start the splash at the SHARC amphitheater sliding down a 12-foot slide (optional), then run through three wading pools. They then hop on their bikes and ride along a designated route before dashing along a pathway to the finish line at the village. New this year is childcare provided by New Generations Early Childhood and Development Center. New Generations
In February, Jeff Michelson plant. Previous manager Mike took over as manager of Ham- Lee “did a good job providing mertime Home Center after new products and services the previous manager Mike Lee community wanted. Consisdecided to take an early retire- tency is a good thing,” he said. Hammerment. time is an Michelson has 11,000 square more than 20 foot hardware years of experiand home supence in the landply retail store scape product on 4.5-acre lot wholesale distriat 17 Venture bution business. Lane in the He managed Sunriver Busieight sales cenness Park. The ters in the San lumberyard beFrancisco Bay hind the retail Area for Horistore has anzon Distributors, other 21,000 which provided Jeff Michelson square feet unfertilizer, irrigader roof, much tion, lawn care and erosion control products of it dedicated to RV and boat and services to a large part of storage. Hammertime has six Northern California. Installing full-time employees and adds landscaping in sports facilities three or four seasonal workers is among his specialties. He in summer. Michelson predicts a steady retrofitted the landscape and irrigation systems at Stanford and stable year of operations University. Michelsen helped with some growth. He said establish a landscaping program there had already been some year-to-date growth in sales for Deere & Company. Michelson accepted the since he came on board. Information: 541-593-8168. Hammertime manager position because “I saw an opportunity for quality of life. This position afforded me and my family Greg Barnwell, Broker a chance to move to Central To Sell or to Buy, let me serve your needs Oregon.” with Integrity, Caring and Competence! Michelson said he’s visited the Sunriver area since the 1970s for winter ski vacations. His parents bought a house in Sunriver which prompted more 541.848.7222 541.593.2122 Village at Sunriver, Bldg. 2 visits, and recently his sister gbarn50@yahoo.com www.gregsellscentraloregon.com and brother-in-law relocated to the area. His plans for Hammertime are to remain consistent, supply the needs of the community, tweak the product mix and, possibly, upgrade the physical
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Volunteers needed for fundraiser
Care for Kids (CFK) – a foundation formed by local residents and business owners to support Three Rivers School – is looking for volunteers to help with its major annual fundraiser. For several years CFK has provided all the volunteers to run the Kids Splash Pedal n Dash and the kids 1 mile and ½ mile dash races that are part of the Pacific Crest Sports Festival. In exchange, Pacific Crest Sports Festival organizers donate to volunteer organizations for their time. Help is needed June 22, 3:30-6 p.m. for the Splash Pedal n Dash — an abbreviated version of an adult triathlon, and the morning of June 24, when two kids races
is a nonprofit located in the Sunriver Business Park and has drop-in care available to guests and participants who are attending the race. Care will be available from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or earlier if needed in order to correspond with the race starts).
(1 mile, ½-mile) will be run. Contact Gail Manary at 541-408-7567 or gail manary@chamberscable.com to volunteer. According to a CFK announcement in the Three Rivers School May 18 newsletter. “Many families and Three Rivers staff and teachers help with this effort every year. Please sign up again or make this your first year to join in. Sign up your kids to participate and sign yourselves up to volunteer.” To register children in the races go to: www.racecenter. com/pacificcrest then select Kids Splash Pedal n Dash or Kids 1 Mile and 1/2 Mile Dash. The cost will be $15 per hour per child and will be provided by certified staff. Information: www.newgenerationssunriver. org or 541-593-1010. For schedule, registration or more information, visit www. racecenter.com/pacificcrest
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Watercolors of Central Oregon on display at Sunriver Lodge By Billye Turner Sunriver Lodge Betty Gray Gallery presents Watercolors of Central Oregon featuring Helen Brown, Hyon Fielding, Charlene Gerrish and Chris Keylock Williams through June 24. Fielding shows scenes, often rendered plein-air, of the rivers and high desert surrounding her Fossil home. Fascinated by light and its reflection on objects, her watercolors depict the brilliance of high altitude light in clear desert air. The artwork communicates her strong emotional response, noted by viewers, to the beauty and solitude of her environment. A native of South Korea, the artist painted as a child, winning many awards. Her excellence attracted the U.S. Army that employed her as an artist in Seoul for four years. Moving to the U.S. in 1979 and occupied
with family, she resumed painting in 1992 after moving to the John Day area. A member of the Watercolor Society of Oregon (WSO), her work appeared in the 2011 Transparent Watercolor Exhibition at Sunriver Lodge. She appeared in the 2010 National Watercolor Society’s (NWS) 90th Annual Open and in the WSO Aqueous Media Show with Juror Stephen Quiller awarding her an Award of Distinction, and winning the People’s Choice Award. Charlene Gerrish, a former resident of Crosswater, presents images painted from her life experiences. Returning to Central Oregon for the first exhibition since her move, she shows scenes from Oregon roundups, downtown Portland, brief glimpses from her current Southern California life, and popular animal images
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lished her water images and her Steam’n the Roundhouse from the Best of Watercolor competition will appear in Splash 14: Light and Color. Sunriver resident Helen Brown presents watercolor batiks with subjects taken from the area. Her art frequently appears in WSO and NWS exhibitions, winning awards in both. The artist, signature member in the NWS, served as co-chair of the 2011 WSO Fall Convention and Exhibition at Sunriver Resort. Part-time Sunriver resident, Keylock Williams presents expressionistic images of Central Oregon. One of the northwest’s most recognized watercolor artists, her images appeared in “Watercolor Expressions,” “Best of Flower Painting I & II” and “Better Homes and Gardens.” She is a signature member and award winner in the NWS and a past president of the WSO. The public is welcome to view the openexhibition open during Lodge hours. Art consultant Billye Turner, coordinates the Sunriver exhibition schedule that includes a July exhibition, In Full Bloom, with Natasha Bacca, Annie Ferder, Joanne Donaca and Mike Kelly. Call 541-382-9398 for info. SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2012
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Young Artist Scholarship Concert scheduled for June 10 in Sunriver The Sunriver Music Festival’s successful Young Artist Scholarship (YAS) program has been awarding music scholarships to deserving young musicians for 16 years. To date, the program has awarded more than $265,700 to 108 Central Oregon music students in middle school, high school and college with last year’s total scholarships topping $27,200. On June 1-2, classical music students from Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook and Harney counties will compete for music scholarships ranging from $100-$3,500. Once the rigorous audition and interview process has been completed and scholarships awarded, the Central Oregon community will be treated to a free concert showcasing these talented young musicians. This year’s 17th annual Young Artist Scholarship Concert will be held Sunday, June 10 at the Holy Trinity Church in Sunriver at 5 p.m. This concert is free to the public with a suggested $10 donation.
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The YAS program began in 1996 with a handful of talented music students and a generous grant from the Sunriver Women’s Club. Today, the Women’s Club continues to support the program in addition to a growing number of individual contributors. The majority of the individual contributions occur at the Sunriver Music Festival’s annual fundraiser, Festival Faire (Aug. 5 at the Sunriver Resort Great Hall). “A number of our scholarship recipients apply year after year starting as early as middle school,” said Jodie Bischof, the YAS program chairman. “Over the years, we’ve watched these young musicians grow in confidence and skill and a number of them have been accepted into prestigious college music programs including Eastman School of Music and New England Conservatory.” Scholarships are awarded in three categories: 1) college or music conservatory tuition, 2) private music lessons and 3) music camps.
The goal of the YAS program is to provide support to talented young classical music students that aspire to be professional musicians. “Our ultimate goal with the Young Artist Scholarship program is to provide these students with financial support, performance opportunities and encouragement to help them pursue their dreams of becoming professional musicians,” said Bishof. For violist Katie Hagen, 10time scholarship recipient, the YAS program has been an important part of her musi-
The “Big Pine Walk, Run, Bike” race is scheduled for Saturday, June 9 at 8 a.m. starting at Finley Butte Park in La Pine. This new event benefits the La Pine Parks and Recreation Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing recreational opportunities to residents of southern Deschutes County. Proceeds will provide scholarship funds for kids to participate in classes or activities offered by the recreation district. The event is your choice of a 5K or 10K walk/run on Forest Service trails, or a 25-mile or 50-mile bicycle ride. Cash prizes will be awarded for overall male and female winners in all races, as well as place finisher awards. Tech T-shirts will be offered for an additional fee upon entry. A pasta feed is scheduled Friday evening before the race at $8 for race participants and $11 for the general public. The Big Pine race is two weeks prior to the Pacific Crest and would be a nice warm up for any athlete participating in one of the Pacific Crest races. Cycling routes follow a low traffic, well-paved road through tranquil ponderosa pine. The event routes are posted on the website. The entry fee is $20 per person and can be paid in person at the La Pine Recreation District (LPRD) office at 16405 First Street in La Pine, by mail to LPRD Big Pine, PO Box 664, La Pine, OR 97739 or online at www.bigpine.org. For more information call 541-536-2223.
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Observatory announces name change By Bob Grossfeld, Oregon Observatory Manager The Northeast Astronomy Forum (NEAF), America’s premier astronomy expo and the largest gathering of astronomy buffs in the world, was the setting in late April when Bob Grossfeld announced that the name of the observatory section at Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory (SNCO) has been changed to the Oregon Observatory. The name change emerged from a series of discussions and planning sessions initiated by the nature center’s board of directors and its marketing committee. A strong consensus emerged that changing the name to better reflect the observatory’s presence as the premier public astronomy facility in the northwest would enhance its stature and success. “The observatory received a great response – I think you will notice some wonderful changes that come along with the increased effort to market the observatory and the nature info@desenvser.com
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By Jennifer Curtis, SRNCO Lead Naturalist The Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory (SRNCO) is a fun and exciting place for kids of all ages. SRNCO is packed full of interesting biofacts, informative exhibits, and live animals all headed up by an educated and enthusiastic staff of naturalists and volunteers. The SRNCO grounds are great for taking a stroll and are a fantastic place to see all kinds of wildlife. But that isn’t all the SRNCO does. The nature center is one of only a few certified raptor rehabilitation facilities in Central Oregon, and a primary wildlife resource for Sunriver and surrounding areas. Staff and raptor veterinarian Dr. Jeff Cooney provide medical and supportive care to injured raptors. Our goal is to return these birds back to a fully functioning state so that they may be returned to the
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Pictures in the Pozzi: Beauty of the Bloom Although this year’s wildflower show at the Sunriver Nature Center has been canceled, you can still get your wildflower fix with an exhibit of wildflower photography on display through June in the Pozzi building. Pictures in the Pozzi, a changing exhibit of works from area artists at the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, presents Beauty of the Bloom, wildflower macro photography printed on canvas by Susan Berger. Berger began taking wildflower photos about 10 years ago and, in her words, it “quickly grew into an obsession.” A member of the Native Plant Society of Oregon, Berger shoots wildflowers “in the wild”
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month with a Venus transit across the sun June 5. The dark surface of Venus will appear on the upper edge of the sun a little after 3 p.m. and slowly slide diagonally down and to the right, leaving the sun after 9:30 p.m. We will have our special solar telescopes set up to view this rare phenomenon that won’t occur again within any of our lifetimes. The evening sky includes views of Saturn as the gaseous giant swings toward the west, along with other night sky features. We begin June with the observatory open Saturdays only until June 16 when we shift to a summer schedule, operating Tuesday through Sunday from 9-11 p.m. Daytime solar viewing at the
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using a Canon 60D equipped with a 100mm Canon macro lens. “When it comes to true art and beauty, you can’t beat the talents of Mother Nature,” she explains. “There’s someobservatory will be daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at no charge. We will, of course, gladly accept donations and be offering an optional “solar pass” which will provide the purchaser with a discount to the evening programs and special items in the astronomy store. The newly renamed Oregon Observatory will have a major presence at the Mt. Bachelor Star Party in Brothers, June 21-23 (see details at www. MBSP.org). Throughout the summer, the gratifying exclamations of “ooh” and “oh, wow” will be heard as staff and volunteers continue a tradition of helping people explore the southern Milky Way, utilizing our amazing collection of fine telescopes to see binary stars, star clusters, nebulae, and distant galaxies. Check out the observatory web page at www.oregonobservatory.org or on Facebook.
thing very special about finding a flower and seeing it up close and personal thanks to macro photography.” Wildflower photos on exhibit include mountain lady’s slipper, paintbrush, mariposa lily, Rocky mountain iris and columbine, all found in Central Oregon. And you don’t have to go far to find the wildflowers. As Berger is quick to point out, “In Sunriver, you can find iris, checker mallow, penstemon, rosy pussytoes and spotted mountain bells, among others.”
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June events at the nature center & observatory The Sunriver Nature Center is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $4 adults, $3 children (2-12) and free for members. Beginning June 16 the observatory is open six days a week (closed Mondays) 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for solar viewing (free, donations accepted). 9-11 p.m. for night sky viewing. $6 adults, $4 children (2-12), members free. • June 8, 6:30 p.m. Lecture: Fractals, Physics and Art presented by Richard Taylor, University of Oregon professor of physics, psychology and art, and director of the Materials Science Institute. Richard Taylor is famous for
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of “the curse of Jackson Pollock” and what fractals and science have to do with art. Held at Hitchcock Auditorium at COCC in Bend. General admission $10, $8 SNCO members, $3 students. • July 18, 6:30 p.m. Riding the Kelp Highway featuring Jon Erlandson, executive director, University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History. The presentation is part of the “How Did We Get Here?” lecture series. Held at COCC. General admission $10, SNCO members $8 and students $3.
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appetite, and spending all of her time on the ground, suggested that she had a potentially fatal condition known as “egg binding.” Egg binding typically happens in smaller birds, but other factors such as diet, dehydration and mineral deficiencies can cause problems in birds of all sizes. Egg binding is considered an emergency situation with fatal consequences if not treated immediately. Golden eagles often lay more than one egg each year with the second egg usually being laid within 3-4 days of the first. It had been nine days since laying her first egg; this was serious. To verify that she did in fact have a second egg, we palpated her abdomen and aha — there it was, a second egg. We knew that in order for her to lay the egg she would need to be hydrated and given calcium supplemented food as well as calcium injections to help her muscles regain enough strength to expel the egg. To keep a better eye on her Jay took her home for the night, waking up every hour to give her fluids and food. He even soaked her in a warm bath, to ten, bumped and bruised and almost stepped on a rattlesnake or two,” said Berger. “You’re always down on the ground at flower level. It’s quite the dirty job.” Many flowers are referred to as “belly flowers” because you have to lay on your belly to photograph them. Berger offers a list of musthave items for those interested in macro photography. That list includes: camera with a macro lens, sturdy tripod, light (541) 678-5838 Housekeeping Companionship Med Reminders Nursing Services
help her muscles relax. The next morning, still no egg. If Aquila were to live, the egg would have to come out. Although risky, Jay and Dr. Cooney made plans to anesthetize her and extract the egg that afternoon. While preparing to go to the veterinary clinic, Aquila’s breathing became labored and she started to strain. Could she be doing this on her own? Jay watched and waited. After a few short moments, the exhausted and weak eagle laid the egg that could have killed her. Thankfully there would be no risky extraction. After a few days of recovery, Aquila came back to her home at the nature center rejuvenated and full of life, delighting staff and visitors with her lively chirps and curiosity. With the collective efforts of staff and Dr. Cooney we gained valuable insights into Aquila’s care and saved the life of our cherished golden eagle. Aquila and her eggs are currently on exhibit. Come spend a sunny day exploring the nature center and its wildlife, talk to a naturalist, and maybe even hold a snake. Just don’t forget to spend some time with our happy eagle, Aquila. diffusers and reflectors, remote shutter release, small soft brush for getting dirt and debris off the subject, knee pads and bug spray. A former news reporter, photographer and features editor for the Daily Press in Victorville, Calif., Berger has worked fulltime for the Sunriver Scene since 2005, and currently lives in La Pine. Pictures in the Pozzi continues through 2012 featuring nature photographs from Marcus Schwing in July-August, Tom Lawler in September-October, Jennifer Curtis in NovemberDecember and 2013 will begin with work by Lee Stevenson. The art may be viewed by the public free of charge during hours of the Pozzi Building, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 541-593-4442.
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Visit the online calendars at www.sunriverowners.org for event info, meeting agendas and minutes
meetings & gatherings
SROA Committees Contact the chair if you have questions about a committee or the projects they are currently working on.
SROA Board Bob Nelson, president bob@duckwerk.com
Community Planning & Public Affairs Jane Boubel, chair jboubel@chamberscable.com
Chris Christensen, co-chair rchrischristensen@msn.com
Covenants Scott Hartung, chair shartung@chamberscable.com
Design George Pagano, chair drgfish@aol.com
Election Marcia Schonlau, co-chair jmschonlau@chamberscable.com
Sandra Kendle, co-chair sandimo47@yahoo.com
Environmental David Jendro, interim chair djendro@jendrohart.com
Finance Bob Wrightson, chair bobnkatie10@msn.com
Nominating Ken Arnold, chair patorken@gmail.com
Public Works Gary Gehlert, chair ggehlert@chamberscable.com
Recreation No chair at this time infosroa@srowners.org
SROA committees are always in need of volunteers. Interested in joining? Contact the chair.
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Design Committee---------------------------------------- Admin. Bldg., 10 a.m. Magistrate---------------------------------------------------- Admin. Bldg., 8:15 a.m. Citizen Patrol------------------------------------------------ Admin. Bldg., 3:30 p.m. Coffee with the GM-------------------------------------- SHARC Hosmer Room, 8 a.m. Nominating Committee-------------------------------- Admin. Bldg., 3 p.m. Finance Committee-------------------------------------- Admin. Bldg., 8:30 a.m. Public Affairs/Community Planning---------------- Admin. Bldg., 3 p.m. Design Committee---------------------------------------- Admin. Bldg., 10 a.m. SROA Board Meeting------------------------------------ Admin. Bldg., 9 a.m. Public Works Committee------------------------------- Admin. Bldg., 3:30 p.m. Finance Committee-------------------------------------- Admin. Bldg., 8:30 a.m. Sunriver Anglers Club------------------------------------- Fire Station, 6:30 p.m.
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Sunriver Area Chamber news Sunriver billboards launch in Portland area A series of four outdoor billboards advertising Sunriver have started appearing along major traffic thoroughfares in Portland. Carrying the theme: “Sunriver: Find Your Adventure,” the billboards are being paid for by a co-op of Sunriver businesses including Sunriver Resort, Bennington Properties, the Sunriver Country Store IGA and Marketplace IGA, Sunset Lodging in Sunriver, Village Properties and the Sunriver Area Chamber of
Buy a brick continues If you attended the ribbon cutting ceremony at SHARC in April, you know that the first installation of legacy bricks is complete. This project, sponsored by the Sunriver Women’s Club to raise money for their Philanthropy Fund, continues to generate interest. With orders for more than 1,200 bricks, we have significantly increased our giving to community organizations this year. Our next order will be placed this summer and installed in the fall, so get your order in soon. A legacy brick is a unique way to honor those cherished people in your life (parents, grandparents, siblings, children, friends, etc.). Or, how about honoring a beloved pet, anniversary date, high school, college, hometown, or those special times in Sunriver? You could also choose SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2012
to engrave a short poem, quote or other tasteful message. Business names are welcome, but cannot include advertisingrelated phone numbers, websites, etc. The bricks are $50 for a 4- by 8-inch brick. We are no longer selling the mini bricks, as the price has become prohibitive. Order forms can be downloaded at www.sunriverowners. org, under SHARC in the tealcolored menu bar. For information email srwc. bricks@yahoo.com or call Carol Cassetty, 541-610-8483 or Kathy Wrightson, 541-5936135.
Commerce. Targeted to affluent couples and families, the advertising message promotes Sunriver as an attractive vacation destination. The promotional campaign began the first week of May and will run through June. App promotes local events With the recent addition to its website of a free mobile app feature, the Sunriver Area Chamber hopes to attract thousands of summer visitors to its online business directory and events calendar. The app enables smartphone users to access information about local restaurants and attractions as well as area events and activities. Any local organization can post its events and activities to the chamber’s online community calendar. Go to www. sunriverchamber.com, click anywhere on the Community Events Calendar on the right side of the home page, and then click on “Submit Event” on the right side of the page. Fill in the requested information and click on “Submit.”
Businesses celebrate with ribbon cuttings Billy and Stacie Benedict will launch their new Sunriver-area recreational business, Oregon Dual Sport Rental & Adventures, with a special ribboncutting and celebration June 1 at 4 p.m. in front of the Sunriver Area Chamber in building #13 in the village. Oregon Dual Sport Rental & Adventures will offer dual sport motorcycle rentals and guided dual sport rides with a variety of makes and models of dual sport motorcycles to choose from. Dual sport is a type of street legal motorcycle that is designed for both on and off-road use. The general public in invited to the ribbon cutting which will include refreshments, door prizes and a display of their dual sport motorcycles. AmeriTitle will celebrate the relocation of its Sunriver office to the newly constructed building #5 in The Village at Sunriver with a ribbon cutting event and open house 4-6 Turn to Chamber, page 15
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Group Gatherings These groups meet regularly, same time, same place
Mondays Ladies Lunch and Bridge 11:30 a.m., The Meadows at the Sunriver Lodge Sign up at the Marketplace Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Pozzi building at the Sunriver Nature Center
Tuesdays Couples Bridge 6 p.m. Sunriver Fire Station Sign up at the Marketplace Info: 541-593-9397
Wednesdays Sunriver Rotary 7:30 a.m., Hearth Room at the Sunriver Lodge Info: 541-593-7381 Sunriver Yoga Club 8:45 a.m. All levels welcome Sunriver Fire Station Info: 541-593-9305 Knitting Group 6-9 p.m. Styxx and Stones Village at Sunriver Info: 541-593-3132
Thursdays Le Cercle Francais 8:30 a.m. Cafe Sintra Info: 541-390-5214 Duplicate Bridge 6 p.m., First, second & fourth Thursday, Sunriver Fire Station Info: 541-593-9397
Churches Catholic Holy Trinity
Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday; 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. Sunday. Cottonwood Road across from the Marketplace. 541-593-5990, 541-536-3571 www.holyredeemerparish.net Father Jose T. Mudakodiyil
Non-Denominational Community Bible Church at Sunriver
9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship, 10:45 a.m. Coffee Fellowship, 11:15 a.m. Bible Fellowship Hour. At Beaver and Theater drives. (541) 593-8341 www.cbchurchsr.org Pastor: Glen Schaumloeffel
Sunriver Christian Fellowship
10 a.m. Sundays at Holy Trinity Church, Cottonwood Road. Episcopal & Lutheran traditions. 10 a.m. Sunday school, ages 4-12. 541-593-1183, www.sunriverchristianfellowship.org Pastor: Nancy Green
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Kids Day, Firemen’s Picnic combine for July 4 festival For more than 40 years the Sunriver Firemen’s 4th of July Picnic has been a staple of the community’s Independence Day celebrations. Hosted by Sunriver’s reserve firefighters and the fire department, the event was in danger of being cancelled in 2010 due to limited funding, planning, staffing issues and event costs. The community stepped forward and rescued the event with last second contributions. In 2011, the event was rescued again, this time by The Village at Sunriver. The event, reinvigorated with new partnerships, moved to the village. “This new venue allowed for the continuation of this cherished activity and has given us new opportunities for a great family event,” said Art Hatch, Sunriver fire chief. Now in 2012, New Generations Early Childhood Development Center is partnering up to enhance community participation and giving back to local families and children. This year the Firemen’s Picnic is being combined with another popular event, Kids Day in May, and rebranded as Sunriver’s 4th of July Festival. Many of the favorite activities from Kid’s Day and the Firemen’s Picnic will be incorporated in this year’s festivities. In addition to mingling with clowns, face painting, bounce houses and a petting zoo, new
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events will include a threelegged race with a police officer, mom vs. dad watermelon eating contest, and a bike parade led by a fire engine and bike police. There will also be free games and fun for all ages. “We learned a lot from last year’s event,” said Ryan Smith, event coordinator for the village. “Although there will be costs for some of the activities, there will be tons of free stuff to do as well.” Nearly all proceeds from event activities, and a portion of the barbecue sales, will benefit New Generations. “We are excited to work with our new partners at New Generations Early Childhood Development Center and the village on this community event,” Hatch said. “As always, your fire department, along with the Sunriver Police Department and many other service departments, will be on hand to showcase fire engines, police cars, ambulances and many other service vehicles.” In the past, New Generations organized Kids Day in May as a fundraiser. “While last year’s event was by far the biggest and best yet, this year we will combine Kids Day in May with another great Sunriver tradition – the Fireman’s Picnic,” said Jenny Gregoriou, event chairperson. “This will bring to Sunriver a truly memorable event for the entire commu-
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to the village courtyard along Center and Abbot drives. The festival will be open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the village courtyard and surrounding areas. Event coordinators are looking for community volunteers. “We would like to invite anyone who lives in the area or who
will be visiting July 4 to sign up and help in making this event a success,” Smith said. For event information, details on the parade and fun run registrations, or to sign up to volunteer, contact Jenny Gregoriou at jennyhadley@hotmail. com or 541-280-5752.
Input sought on Sun River aquatic vegetation issue By Susan Berger I’m beginning to believe it’s easier to get to the moon than to figure out what to do about the aquatic vegetation that infiltrates the 3.8 mile-long Sun River and Lake Aspen each summer. Though not a new issue, aquatic vegetation (especially duckweed) has become the bane for some owners who live along the Sun River waterway. For the past two years, the Environmental Committee and SROA staff has conducted studies, researched and queried expert advice on what could be done to alleviate some of the vegetation growth. But what appears deceptively simple to solve, the issue of how exactly to manage aquatic vegetation in the Sun River is filled with complexities, for example: • Whatever happens upstream affects what happens downstream, and downstream is the area where the majority
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Lava Lands Visitor Center open for the season Lava Lands Visitor Center, the interpretive hub of Newberry National Volcanic Monument, is open Thursday through Monday through June 30, and daily starting July 1. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The center is staffed with friendly rangers who help orient visitors with a new 3D topographic map. Check out the state of the art interpretive exhibit on area geologic and
cultural history, the Discover Your Northwest Bookstore, a variety of films, self-guided tours, picnic tables under the pines, ranger talks on the patio, and spectacular views from the top of Lava Butte. (Butte parking is limited to 10 spaces, so free 30-minute time passes are issued on a first come, first served basis at the center’s Welcome Station).
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The Deschutes Public Library and Bellatazza Caffee are excited to announce weekly “Know Coffee Know eBooks” seminars. Stop in at the Sunriver and Bend locations of Bellatazza and find out how to use your e-reader to access library e-books. Library staff will have a variety of e-readers available so that you can try out and learn the differences between the devices. Stop in, have a coffee, and find out how to access your library’s digital collection. The series runs through Aug. 29. • Sunriver Bellatazza, 57257 Beaver Drive Tuesdays 1:30– 2:30 p.m. • Downtown Bend Bellatazza 869 NW Wall St. Wednesdays 1:30–2:30 p.m. The Deschutes Public Library’s website provides access to hundreds of resources, magazine articles and downloadable books, from the comfort of home and work. Information: 541-617-7087.
Behind the visitor center are two self-guided interpretive trails that can be explored at your own pace. The Trail of Molten Land meanders over the 7,000 yearold lava flow from Lava Butte, which is the imposing cinder cone behind the Visitor Center. This trail will be closed for paving possibly through June 30. The Trail of the Whispering
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cal training. This May, Hagen completed her Masters of Music degree at the Eastman School of Music. Before attending Eastman, Hagen completed her undergraduate degrees in Physics at Case Western Reserve University and Viola Performance at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Hagen wrote in a letter to the Sunriver Music Festival, “I very much appreciate (the festival’s) support this year and every year previously. It has allowed me to pursue music to a level I never thought possible.” She adds, “In my travels and schooling across the U.S., I have not come across any music scholarship program that is nearly as supportive and nurturing as the YAS program.
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Cyd Rhodes, office manager, is organizing the event and invites everyone in the local community to stop by to say hello, enjoy refreshments, and enter the door prize drawings. Central Oregon Heating & Cooling provides a full range of residential and commercial services throughout south county from its Sunriver location. They are located at 56840 Venture Lane in the Business Park, next to the gated entrance to Caldera Springs. For information, call 541-593-5252. Thank you for your continued support and faith in me and my musical dreams.” For more information about the concert or the summer festival or to purchase tickets, call the Sunriver Music Festival ticket office at 541-593-9310, email at tickets@sunrivermusic. org or visit the website at www. sunrivermusic.org. The Sunriver Music Festival’s two-week summer festival runs from Aug. 10–22. Concerts will be at the historic Sunriver Resort Great Hall, Bend High School, the Tower Theatre and SHARC. Tickets are currently on sale for the summer concerts.
Pines wanders through a young ponderosa pine forest around the base of Lava Butte. It is possible to walk up Lava Butte, but there is no trail. Hikers share the road with vehicles. The Black Rock Trail begins at the lower parking lot of the Visitor Center and continues more than four miles to the Deschutes River along the lava flow.
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Wanderlust Tours newest craft beer canoe tour, the Moonshine Canoe and Beer Tour, in partnership with Deschutes Brewery, will run every evening during the summer through October, 8 p.m. to midnight. Wanderlust Tours is also offering a slate of evening canoe tour events. Special events, including Moonlight Canoe Tours, Brews and Views beer tasting canoe events, and Starlight Canoe Tours, depart from Bend and Sunriver on specific dates through October. Half-day tours, including half-day flat water Kayak Tours, Cascade Lake Canoe Tours, and Volcano Tours are offered daily summer through fall at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Half-day Desert Cave Tours and Bend Brew Bus brewery tours are offered year-round. Professional naturalist guides provide vibrant natural and cultural history interpretation along the way specific to each area visited. Half-day tours range from $45 to $55 per person. Special events are $65 per person. All Wanderlust Tours include a naturalist guide, transportation, equipment, instruction, and food and drinks when applicable. Information: 541-389-8359 or www.wanderlusttours.com
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Joanne Donaca’s ‘Summer Near Sunriver’ chosen for Music Festival poster Joanne Donaca’s original oil painting “Summer Near Sunriver” has been selected as the Sunriver Music Festival’s poster artwork for 2012. The painting captures a beautiful scenic setting by the Deschutes River with a view of Mt. Bachelor in the background. Donaca’s artwork is currently on display at the Bank of Cascades in Sunriver. The painting will be a featured auction item at the Festival Faire dinner and auction Sunday, Aug. 5 at the Sunriver Resort Great Hall. Festival Faire is the festival’s major fundraiser of the year. Donaca’s landscapes are highly sought after for several reasons: Her competence in creating powerful images through bold brushwork; her masterful use of natural light;
ings, pen and ink, soft pastel and oil pastel, watercolor, to acrylic, oil, and clay. Since she began painting professionally in 1987, most of her art studies have been independent and self-directed. For Donaca, everything appears as a picture just waiting to be created. She derives great pleasure from her work, a solid body of paintings that now numbers in the hundreds. Her favorite picture is, “the next one I paint!” and highly colorful palette “What fascinates me about first introduced by the French artwork is how we all have Impressionists. “There is noth- our own idea about what art is ing dainty in my paintings,” and what we like. For me, art she says. varies from day to day dependInspired by her artistic moth- ing on my mood, enthusiasm, er, Donaca won her first art environment and other varicompetition at age 17. Donaca ables but the common theme has worked in virtually all me- throughout is that it always dia, ranging from pencil draw- gives me good feelings. That
is what I strive to capture in my art—the unique ability to entice people to interact with pleasure when they view my artwork and feel connected to it in some way,” Donaca said. “Originally I wanted my artwork to depict scenes and objects fairly accurately and as I matured, so did my work. As I switched from pastel, watercolor, and acrylics to oils, the transition was natural to
lean toward impressionism, painting quickly and suggesting shapes. What drives me artistically and motivates me to paint presently is to challenge the viewer to finish off the parts that I have omitted. For instance, if I can convey the idea of an animal or a flower with a few strokes, then why use 57 strokes of the brush? Minimize and let the viewer explore in his Turn to Poster, page 18
Festival participant Janie Bishop with an abundance of rhubarb.
High Desert Rhubarb Festival What can you do with rhubarb? Come to the High Desert Rhubarb Festival and find out. The annual event takes place Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at L & S Gardens, 50808 Huntington Road in La Pine. Dutch oven cooks will prepare dozens of recipes, from desserts to barbecue pork, all using that wonderful vegetable, rhubarb. The cooks start serving at 11:30 a.m. and continue until the food is gone. The event includes live music by two bands, vendors, pies for sale, beer garden, classic car show and hay rides. Fresh rhubarb and rhubarb plants can be purchased. Admission is free. Proceeds from the cooking event benefit S.C.O.O.T.R. to purchase toys and clothing for kids in central Oregon. No dogs allowed in food courts. Information: 541-536-2049, www.lsgardens.com, email: lsgarden@uci.net
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Fresh from the farm to your front door Nothing tastes better than fresh from the farm produce. Winter Green Farm is a threefamily farm located in the coastal range foothills 20 miles west of Eugene. Winter Green produces a variety of vegetables, berries and herbs that are then distributed to Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) customers. Looking to expand their services to the Sunriver and La Pine areas, Winter Green Farm is inviting local residents to buy “shares” of the season’s harvest and in return receive fresh, organic produce from mid-June through mid-October. Shares are delivered weekly, and each share is considered enough to feed two adults or a small family (a couple with
small children) depending on their veggie consumption habits. A community farm share is a great way to: • Enjoy more than 40 varieties of vegetables, herbs and berries with exceptional taste and quality • Improve your family’s health • Connect with the land that sustains you • Support a local steward of your natural resources • Know and trust the source of your food The cost of the CSA to the
Sunriver/La Pine area is $530 (including delivery) for 19 weeks deliveries. Payment plan options are available, and VISA/ Master Card is accepted. Winter Green Farm is dedicated to serving lower income members of the community and has several programs to subsidize shares for those who can’t afford them. Contact Winter Green if you are interested in applying for or donating to their financial assistance program, or would like to use your SNAP benefits (Food Stamps) for payment. For more information about the farm and CSA program, visit www.wintergreenfarm. com, email folks@wintergreen farm.com, or call the farm office at 866-935-1920.
All welcome to SRWC summer picnic in July The Sunriver area owner’s annual picnic is Sunriver’s midsummer community mixer. Sponsored by the Sunriver Women’s Club, the 2012 event will be held on Thursday, July 26 at Mary McCallum Park. This community picnic and celebration is for area homeowners, including houseguests and neighbors living throughout the greater Sunriver area. for adults is $12.50 and chilThe banks of the Deschutes dren ages 6-12 eat for $5. Each River are the setting. Charge family is asked to bring a side
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dish, chilled salad (no mayo or egg dressings, please), or a dessert (no whipped cream or ice cream) to serve 12 picnickers. The Sunriver Women’s Club provides a menu of grilled tritip steak and chicken breasts as well as various beverages (beer, wine, water and soda) to complement the homeownersupplied foods. Plates, drinking cups and eating utensils are provided. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. and end at dusk. Guests will enjoy food, dance music and friendship during the evening. Picnic sign-ups can be made at SROA, Marketplace, or SHARC. You may also sign up by email to srpicnicpat2012@ hotmail.com or by phone to Pat Knox at 541-593-1957 after July 1. Reservations close July 23.
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Home improvement workshop Neil Kelly is hosting a series of free home improvement workshops June 23 at SHARC in Sunriver. If you’re thinking of remodeling, a Neil Kelly seminar is a great place to start. • 9–9:45 a.m. Remodeling 101 • 10–10:30 a.m. Home energy solutions 101 • 10:30–11 a.m. Countertops and floor coverings • 11–11:30 a.m. Mini consultation with Neil Kelly’s design team about your project. Bring your photos or house plans. For information, call 541-382-7580. Books and Music, Sunriver Chamber of Commerce, Suncontinued from page 16 river Floral Designs, The Orown mind, and in this way he egon Store, and during the Art becomes connected with my Faire Aug. 10-12 in the village. In Bend: Art on the Go, Bits painting.” & Pieces Framing, Eastlake Donaca participates in shows Framing, Mockingbird Galat the Betty Gray Gallery in the Sunriver Resort Lodge; lery, Sage Custom Framing, Lawrence Gallery in Sheridan The Great Frame Up In Sisters: Clearwater Gallery and Salishan, Art Adventure Posters are $12. Framed Gallery in Madras and Ambiance Art Gallery in Redmond. posters are $65. Notecards are Posters are available to pur- $12 (pack of 10) and available chase at the Sunriver Music at the Sunriver Music Festival. Information: 541-593-1084, Festival office in The Village at Sunriver and at the following tickets@sunrivermusic.org or shops and businesses: Sunriver visit www.sunrivermusic.org
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Volunteer Opportunities Have some spare time on your hands and enjoy helping others and your community? There are numerous volunteer organizations within Sunriver and nearby communities that would welcome your donation of time. • Care & Share needs volunteers for two hours the last Friday of the month to help package and distribute food to those in need. Contact Madeline at 541-593-3653. • Citizen Patrol needs volunteers for a minimum of four hours a month. Members perform house checks, coordinate emergency evacuations and traffic control for community events. Candidates must be a Sunriver resident or property owner. Contact Larry Buzan at 541-593-1418. • Sunriver Area Public Library needs help for a variety of tasks. Contact Kate at katem@ dpls.us or call 541-312-1086. • American Red Cross hosts a blood drive in Sunriver about every two months. Volunteers needed for 3.5 hours during the drive. Contact Ellen at 541 749-4111.
• The Second Tern Thrift Store always needs a hand at the nonprofit store. Contact Gail Beeson at 541-598-7397. • The Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory needs you. Duties may include greeting visitors, answering questions from the public and animal care. Contact Susan Briles at 541-593-4442. • The Newberry Chapter of Habitat for Humanity is currently constructing homes in La Pine for families in need. Contact Randy Heise at 541-593-5005 or email info@ newberryhabitat.org. • SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) needs volunteers Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, either between 12:15-1:15 or 1:45-2:45, to read one-on-one with Three Rivers Elementary School kindergarten and firstgrade students. SMART is a reading program that builds literacy skills in students by pairing them with community volunteers. Contact Sue Stephens at 541-355-5600 or go to www.getsmartoregon.org for more information and to complete a volunteer application.
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You’re living in rhubarb country sunriver gardener By Linda Stephenson You’re living in rhubarb country, so let’s make the most out of this very versatile vegetable crop. Growing and harvesting rhubarb boils down to simple do and do not’s. Planting rhubarb just right makes for a bigger and better plant. To get the most out of your rhubarb patch follow these tips: • Choose a location that gets full sun. • Choose a location that does not get over watered, damp but
not soaked. Too much water will cause the roots to rot. • Dig a hole as deep as the container you purchased it in. If planting from bare root dig the hole to the depth from which the plant came out of. Use a good garden compost or aged, well-rotted manure. • Feed your plants. Rhubarb loves well-rotted manure. But if you do not have access to manure, use a fertilizer that reads 16-16-16. • You do not want your rhubarb to put on a flower, remove
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• Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Chapter One Book Club. The club is open to anyone. • Saturday, June 9, 1 p.m. Write Now. Do you enjoy writing? Don’t miss this opportunity to put into practice your writing talent along with others who enjoy your passion. Word games and skill building exercises are incorporated to make this an engaging, encouraging, and fun afternoon. • Tuesday, June 26, 2 p.m. Good Chair, Great Books. Feed your mind at this fun and engaging book club to discuss “Lean on Pete” by Willy Vlautin. • Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Family Fun Story Time. Stories and fun for ages 0-5 years. Information: 541-312-1086
them immediately. Actually it is not a flower but is a seed stalk and is causing the plant to bolt. This happens when we go from cool weather to hot weather real fast. Plants that flower produce fewer stems the following year. • To pick rhubarb, grab the stems near the base of the plant and pull upward, twisting the stem as you pull. You can also cut the stems. Cut as close to the crown as possible. Wait a year after planting to harvest. The second year pick only a few stalks, the third year and beyond harvest freely. Never remove more than onethird to one-half of the stalks from any one plant during a picking. When harvesting, choose stems that are 12-18 inches long and bright in color. As the season progresses, stem length shortens. Stop picking after 10 weeks so plants can store energy for the next year’s harvest. Before taking the rhubarb harvest inside, cut off the bottoms of stems and remove the leaves, tossing them onto a compost pile. You will get the
best flavor by using immediately after harvesting. There are several varieties of rhubarb that grow very well in our area. Victoria is a green and red stalked plant, whereas crimson has stalks that are all red. Victoria is the most common variety and usually sells for a little less than crimson. If you want to try some fantastic rhubarb recipes, join us at the High Desert Rhubarb Festival Saturday, June 2 (see page 16). You will find Dutch oven cooks baking and cooking recipes using rhubarb, music by The Klassixs Ayre Band, vendors selling all sorts of homemade items and hay rides. The proceeds from the food sales benefit the S.C.O.O.T.R. organization to help buy clothing and toys for children during the Christmas season. Linda Stephenson is owner and operator of L & S Gardens, 50808 Huntington Road in La Pine. She specializes in cold climate gardening. 541-5362049, lsgarden@uci.net, www. lsgardens.com
Rhubarb Crisp 1 c light brown sugar, firmly packed 1 c all-purpose flour 1 c quick cooking rolled oats 1 c butter, melted 1 tsp. cinnamon 4 c rhubarb, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 c granulated sugar 2 T cornstarch 1 c water 1 tsp vanilla Preheat oven to 350F. In a large mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, oats, butter and cinnamon; mix together until crumbly. Press half of the brown sugar and oats mixture into a buttered 8”x8” baking dish, evenly spread rhubarb over crumb mixture. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, cornstarch, water and vanilla. Cook together until clear, pour over rhubarb. Top rhubarb with remaining crumb mixture. Bake 45 to 55 minutes. The recipe is from Linda Stephenson’s “Rhubarb Cookbook”, available at bookstores or L&S Gardens in La Pine.
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sunriver women’s club President’s message We have much to celebrate about this past year with the Sunriver Women’s Club (SRWC). Due to hard work of many and the generosity of the community, we were able to distribute $40,000 in grant funds to twenty local nonprofit organizations, provide warm winter wear to the children of Rosland Elementary School and continue our support of Care and Share through our members’ soap donations. Our heart felt gratitude goes to all of you who made this past year successful. A special thank you to the two outgoing presidents, Millie Christensen and Sandy Young, for their guidance and support. For the next year, using the theme of “celebrate,” we will continue to support the community through our philanthropy, meet new friends, engage in a variety of activities and share fun and laughter. We invite you to join us at the August Art Faire, attend luncheons, walk, hike and ski the area with our outdoor clubs, reconnect with old friends while you meet new friends at the September Welcome Tea and take advantage of other opportunities offered through SRWC. In an effort to engage more members in the process of governing this organization,
we invite people to come to board meetings with suggestions, concerns and ideas. Beginning in July, all the SRWC board meetings will be held at 1 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the meeting room at SHARC. If you would like to be added the agenda, please contact one of the co-presidents at the SRWC email, sunriver womensclub@gmail.com. This summer find time to celebrate, rejuvenate, play and love. “After all, what is life for? It is for you.” –Abraham Maslow. We’ll see you in September at the Welcome Tea. – Nancy Farnham and Pam Morris-Stendal, co-presidents Sunriver Art Faire Mark your calendars for the annual Sunriver Art Faire in The Village at Sunriver Aug. 10-12. One of our major fundraisers, this three-day event will showcase 60 artists selling their fine arts and crafts, and include a variety of entertainment, food court, artist demonstrations, as well as an art workshop center for children. There are opportunities for volunteering; if you can help contact Marcia Schonlau at jmschonlau@chamberscable. com. Faire dates: Aug. 10-11, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. There is a street
dance from 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Family Day at the faire) Information: www.sunriver artfaire.com, Email: sunriver artfaire@yahoo.com Membership SRWC’s membership year is from May 1 through April 30; membership forms are available online at http://sunriver womensclub.pbworks.com. Annual dues are $20 for an active membership or $30 for an associate membership and are 100 percent tax deductible. If you renew or become a new member before Aug. 1, you are assured of being in this years’ directory. SRWC is not just for those women living inside of Sunriver, but also for those in the surrounding communities and south, full-time as well as part-time residents. Information: Nancy Fischer nancy fischer@sbcglobal.net. Hearty/Soft Soles hikes • June 3 - Heaven Can Wait Cancer Walk, 5k walk/run = 3.1 miles: Join the women of Sunriver (husbands are welcome to register and walk, too) for this very fun annual event of good friends, yummy food and great exercise. Proceeds go to the local Sara Fisher Breast Cancer Project. The event takes place in Drake Park in downtown
Bend. We will meet at 8 a.m. at the Sunriver Marketplace to carpool. Registration is $20, online at www.heavencanwait. org by June 1. Send an email to barb wymo@chamberscable.com so someone can pick up your packet. • June 7 - Hearty Soles Alder Springs Hike: This hike is a total of six miles, fairly moderate to difficult. The first mile is down into a canyon through a burn area and a wade across Whychus Creek. This is a very pretty spot with great rapids and white water. Return trip is via the same trail... so the last mile is uphill. It is a fun, ambitious and pretty hike. Meet at Holy Trinity Church at 9 a.m. Bring soap for Care and Share, lunch, plenty of water and a small towel to dry your feet after the river crossing. Wear hiking boots/ shoes and bring water shoes or sandals to change into for the crossing. Also wear pants that can be rolled up, or shorts. Information: Sheila Schm erber, sschmerb@gmail.com, 541-598-5714 or Pat Arnold at patorken@gmail.com, 541593-9397. • June 12 - Soft Soles South Canyon Trail: This is part of the Deschutes River Trail and is relatively flat with no elevation gain. This is considered
an easy hike about four miles long. The river flows fast through a beautiful canyon, cascading over rocks and logs. We will have lunch at Red Robin in the Old Mill District after the hike. Meet at Holy Trinity Church at 9 a.m. to carpool. Leaders are Cheryl Griffiths and Dottie Meilink. There will be a warm up hike May 31 at 9 a.m. Contact Cheryl Griffith at Cheryl.g@mac.com or Dottie Meilink at meilink@chambers cable.com for this event. • June 28 - Hearty/Soft Soles partners and singles hike on the Metolius River: The Metolius River hike is flat and rated easy. Hearty Soles will hike 5.4 miles round-trip. Soft Soles will hike three miles, then shuttle back to their cars. Lunch will be at Slick’s Barbecue in Sisters. Meet at Holy Trinity at 8:30 am to carpool. Bring $5 per person for your driver, money for lunch, water, hiking poles if you want them, and a bar of soap for Care and Share. Hearty Sole leaders are Patty Klascius and Barb Wymetalek, Soft Sole leaders are Marilyn Smith and Shelley Kempf. Please RSVP to Barb Wymetalek (barbwymo@chambers cable.com) by June 25, if you plan to join us for lunch.
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Picture Perfect: Tips for great summer photographs By Michael Jensen This is the time of the year when the snowbirds return, the resort and home rental faithful return, and everyone frolics in this beautiful part of the country we are blessed to live in. Almost everyone brings a camera. Given that, I offer the following photo locations and advice for taking great pictures around Sunriver.
Photo locations • The bridges behind Sunriver Lodge. During the “golden hour” (half-hour before and after sunrise/sunset), this is a great place to take engagement, wedding, family reunion or landscape photo. I can’t tell you how many families I photographed last summer chose this location as their backdrop
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A fill-in flash portrait on the banks of the Deschutes River at sunset.
for their family reunion shots. Depending on the sun, shoot to the north or south and from one bridge to the other. Also try low angle shots to capture some drama of sunrise or sunset glowing in the clouds, if any. • Fort Rock Park is another nice area for family photo shoots. I photographed a family of 53 on the hillside near the pavilion last year. Advice for family reunion shots: Get the obligatory “documentary” shot out of the way early, then get to the fun. I get the best shots after the kids have loosened up. Because when the kids are having fun, so are the adults. • Sunriver Marina is one of my favorite places for families and senior photos. There’s a pier at the west end of the marina, which is great for posing and capturing reflections off the water. There is also a bench on the bank of the river. Suggestion: Scout this location first as you’ll need to know how to manage the light. This location is best at sunset. Also, you’ll need a good flash for your camera to help adjust for
shooting directly into the sun. • Sunriver Stables is a great location for almost every visitor to Sunriver. Give Jon Russell a call and ask to come over to photograph the morning and evening round up, and the set up for the daily rides. The horses and the handlers are very friendly and always smiling. Besides, how many of us don’t have a photo of us riding a horse as a kid? It’s a must have. • The SHARC is a fantastic sight to see. Get your family over to visit in its inaugural season. Everything from huge pools, water slides, spas and the tubing hill practically guarantees that everyone will have fun. And people having fun are the best photo opportunities there are. The SHARC is a must see, must visit this summer. Summer shooting tips • Tell the story. Summer is about creating memories, especially in Sunriver for residents and visitors. What does summer mean to you? Picnics? Hikes at the nature center? Horseback riding? For me it’s a great dinner at a Sunriver restaurant and listening to live music in the village. Also, the bike rides are epic. • Use the color. Especially in June when the vegetation is a beautiful shade of green before the real hot part of summer hits in July/August. The blue skies are amazing and, with a few puffs of clouds, the sunrises and sunsets can be awesome. • Experiment with the light. Try shooting a portrait with only a campfire or fire-pit for light. Or try shooting a portrait after dark with the use of a diffused flash or perhaps even a flashlight or candle.
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Ask about beginner art classes taught by our gallery artists
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The twice daily wrangling of the horses near Sunriver Stables. The ‘wrangle’ happens to occur in the morning and late afternoon when the low angle light enhances photography.
• It’s really easy to over expose in the summer, hence the “golden hour” references in this article. Try shooting into the sun and use your subject to block the sun. • ISO should usually be low. Not much larger than 100-200. • Higher aperture numbers (f16-f22) are usually better to create depth in your images. Want some help? I’m teaching Photography Level II for COCC at the Sunriver Library June 2 and June 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Take your camera off auto in this hands-on class and start
taking better pictures. Bring your digital camera and user guide. Students taking this class may also be interested in Photoshop Elements. Prerequisite: Photography Level I or some computer and digital camera experience. To register go to http://noncredit.cocc. edu/classes/art-classes/default. aspx or call COCC at 541383-7270. Michael Jensen is president of JensenOne, a photography, Web design and marketing business, www.jensone.com or 541-6108683.
Mentor
ily history of drug and alcohol abuse. Grandma and grandpa are working hard to meet all of Kylie’s needs but it is difficult. Kylie could really use a big sister who would be willing to share some time with her and give her some new, positive experiences. Fortunately there are a couple of organizations in the Central Oregon area that hook up mentors with children. The first is Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth, which prepares volunteers to become mentors for children with an incarcerated parent. The second is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, which serves the same purpose but does not require an incarcerated parent. Both organizations give you an abundance of training and information to make your mentoring situation a great experience. Volunteering for either organization will help fill a huge need in the Sunriver community. I am the Family Access Network advocate at Three Rivers School. Positive youth development is a priority for me. One of the most difficult needs to fill in the Sunriver community is finding mentors for children. If you think you might be interested in helping a child, please contact me at jennifer. reuter@bend.k12.or.us or 541355-3067.
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night. I have been working with Tony for a short time getting him hooked up with community resources to help him find success in the world. And we are seeing changes already. But he needs a bit more. Tony really needs a positive role model in his life with whom he can talk and hang out with. He needs an adult who can encourage and point him in the right direction without judgment. He needs someone to shoot hoops with, walk in the mountains and share a cone at Goody’s or catch a Bend Elks game in the summer. Does this sound like something you may be interested in? Do you have a similar void in your life that Tony can fill? And Tony isn’t the only kiddo at Three Rivers who could use a friend. There are kids at multiple grade levels that are in similar situations. Let’s talk about Kylie. Kylie is in the third grade and an only child living with grandma and grandpa. This is her first year at Three Rivers. She is trying hard at school and making new friends in a new environment. She has had a difficult past including a fam-
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Summer rental season is booking up fast,
Give us a call and book your summer vacation now!! Gallery of Sunriver Homes for Sale
#32 Winners Circle.
This 3,336 sqft 3 bdr / 3.5 bath home built in 1995. Has a large den/family room, large loft, 3 Car garage & 2 fireplaces,views of the Golf course. $749,000.
#7 Woodland Lane, Sunriver.
1,780 sqft of living space, 3 bedroom/2.5 baths, loft, large common area off teh back. This home has great light and is turnkey ready. Priced at $389,000.
#9 Summit lane, Sunriver.
1,485 sqft of livng space, large front and back decks, dog run, good rental. Completely furnished. Priced at $298,000.
#40 Red Cedar, Sunriver.
2,964 sqft 4 br/3 ba, Beautiful golf course views, great decks, completely updated, family room, quiet location, suana, hot-tub. Priced at $694,000.
#2 Tokatee Lane, Sunriver.
2,200 sqft 4 br/ 3 ba, Great location in the northend of Sunriver with large great room, open kitchen. fully furnished and turnkey. Priced at $379,000.
#82 Meadow Village Condo
3 bdr/2 ba 1,600 sqft, 2 car garage, views of the golf course. Private setting with lots of light. Turn-key, Priced at $289,000.
#28 Kinglet Lane, Sunriver
#18 Virginia Rail, Sunriver.
#4 Ollalie Lane, This 1,612 sqft
#1 Grizzly, Sunriver.
#1 Quail Lane, Sunriver.
#84 Meadow Village Condo
#5 Meadow Village Condo
#4 Tamarack Lane, Sunriver.
#26 Topflite Lane, Sunriver.
Single level 3 bdr/3 bath 2,253 sqft newer home is furnished, has a den, hard wood floors, valulted ceilings and 3 car garage. Priced at $499,000.
3 bdr / 3 bath home features 2 master suites, a nice kitchen, 2 car garage and comes fully furnished with a great rental history. $359,000.
2 bdr/ 2ba 1,354 sqft, 1 car garage, single level end unit, nicely furnished, golf and meadow views. Turn-key, $279,000.
This Schumacher built home has 5 bdrs/3ba and 2,325 sqft. Has a 3 car garage, great location, lots of storage space and is completely furnished. $489,000.
This unique unit has a 1 bedroom rental and 3 bedroom 2 bath rental. Walk to the SHARC, Village, Store, Turnkey furnished $353,000.
2 bdr/ 2ba 1,230 sqft, nicely furnished, located closein south end, walking distance to the Village. Turn-key, $279,000.
# 2 c Aquila Lodge townhouse
20% share, 3br/2.5ba and 1,892 sqft. These units are deluxe top of the line quality for Sunriver. Turn-key. $139,000
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Single level 3 bdr/2.5 bath 2,200 sqft newer home is furnished, has a family room, hard wood floors, valulted ceilings and Hot-tub. Priced at $429,000.
Low priced 4 bedroom/2.5 bath home with 2 car garage. All new kitchen with granite counters, new cabinets and Stainless appliances. Turnkey for $324,500.
1,052 sqft. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, completely remodeled. Completely furnished. This is a great value. Priced at $239,900.
#13 Abbot House, Sunriver.
This upstairs 2 bedroom 1 bath unit has vaulted ceiling with lots of light, Completely furnished. $115,000.
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S R O A / S U N R I V E R
SUMMER
swimming • tubing • youth camps tennis • pickleball
G U I D E
Bring Your Own Towel!
AC T I V I T I E S
(541) 585-5000 or 585-POOL (7665) Daily FACILITY HOURS & ADMISSION: Memorial Day-Labor Day 6am–9pm*
General Public Rates Singles / Doubles $20/court/1.5 hrs.
*See open swim hours below. Times/dates subject to change
(Memorial Day-Labor Day)
• 18 years & over • 4-17 years & 60+ • 3 years & under • Tubing Hill only
FREE FREE FREE FREE
General Public
Equipment
$25 $20 FREE $15
Racquet Rental
Private lessons take place at the Resort Courts located off Center Drive near the lodge. Call (541) 593-5707 to schedule. Private (1/2 hr) $35 per person $65 per person Private (1 hr) Semi-private (1/2 hr) $40 - 2 people Semi-private (1 hr) $70 - 2 people Three & Me Play w/Pro (1 hr) $75 - 3 people Hitting Fee (1 hr) $40 per person
$12 adult: pools & tubing $15 adult: fitness, pools & tubing $10 child: pools & tubing
Admission Notes • SHARC aquatic admission includes same day admission to tubing hill (when available). • SHARC admission same day transferable to North Pool. North Pool admission is same day transferable to SHARC for cost differential. • Tubing admission is same day transferable to SHARC for cost differential. • Tubes provided, no personal sleds or other snow toys. Open Swim: Indoor aquatics: 11am to 8:30pm Monday-Thursday; 10am to 8:30pm Friday-Sunday Outdoor aquatics: 10am to 8:30pm daily
Swim Lessons Swim lessons available at SHARC Monday-Thursday. Register at SHARC or online at www.sunriverowners.org
8:30-9am – Level 2B, 3, 4, 5, 6
Swim Team: (Must be able to pass swim test) Ages 5–18 years. June 18–Aug. 23, Monday-Thursday, 7:30-8:30am Drop-ins welcome - $40/month or $4/daily. Water Fitness: Mon., Wed., Fri. 10-11am Water-based workout in the outdoor pool. Bring swimsuit, water bottle. $5/2012 SROA ID or $7/general public. Punch cards available. Not so Lazy river fun run: Tues. & Thurs. 10-11am Low-impact class perfect for all abilities in the lazy river. Bring water shoes, water shirt and water bottle. $5/2012 SROA ID or $7/general public. Punch cards available.
9:05-9:35am – Level 1A, 2A, 2B, 3 9:40-10:10am – Level 1A, 2A, 1B, 2B Parent Tot – Ages 6 months to 4 years. Call for availability. Class is open to first time swimmers or those who need extra support in the water. Parent or guardian must accompany child IN THE WATER. Children will be introduced to water skills through fun play and class interaction. The goal is water comfort and progression to water safety. Please read our diaper policy. See
HEALTH ALERT at right.
north pool
(541) 593-6778
On West Core Road next to the Woodlands Golf Pro Shop between circles 6 & 9. Hours: June 18–Sept. 3, 11am–5pm Lap Swim: 10–11am daily; 5–6pm Mon.–Fri.
North Pool Admission* General Public
FREE $12 FREE $10 FREE FREE FREE $3 *Paid admission to North Pool can be applied to SHARC admission on same day. Just pay the difference.
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June 14-17 June 21-27 August 17-21 Sept. 7-9
Group lessons (four-day sessions, Monday-Thursday): 2012 SROA ID card - $40 for one week Guests or general public - $45 for one week
Lap Swim: Through Sept. 3 Indoor pool: 6–7:30am (Mon–Thurs), 6–10am (Fri–Sun). Outdoor pool: 7:30–10am daily.
SROA ID & Pass Holders
Tennis Tournament Schedule:
Private lessons: • 2012 SROA Member ID card - $30 per 30 minute • Guests or general public - $35 per 30 minute Call for available private and semi-private lessons.
Swim Lessons: June 18–Aug. 23: Monday–Thursday, 8:30– 10:10am. Must register prior to first class. See schedule at right.
18 years & over 4–17 years & 60+ 3 years & under Lap Swim
$5 per 1.5 hour
Private Lessons
Guest accompanied by a SROA card-holding member. Up to 4 guests per owner/member visit.
Admission:
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SROA Homeowner ID cards are required for court entrance and can be obtained at SHARC HOID office, Tennis Hill or North Courts. • HOID office at SHARC: Open daily 8am-5pm • Tennis Hill & North Courts: 7:30am-7pm through Labor Day
Located on Overlook Road off circle 2
Level 1A – Ages 2-5 years. This is an introductory level class for children who are comfortable in the water without a parent. Unsupported floating and flutter kicking are the goals of this level. Level 1B – Ages 6-10 years. A beginner level class for older students who have not had lessons, but want to learn to swim. This level will concentrate on water comfort and floating. Level 2A – Ages 3-6 years. Participants will progress from floating to forward motion in the water. Both front and back arm strokes will be introduced and breath control will progress to side breathing. Level 2B – Ages 7-12 years. This class for older children is a progression from floating to forward motion in the water. Both front and back arm strokes will be introduced and breath control will progress to side breathing. Level 3 – Prerequisite of side breathing. Students will be introduced to elementary backstroke and breast stroke. Focus will be on coordination of arms and legs. Mastery of side breathing will be required to progress to Level 4.
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Level 4 – Introduction to side stroke and basic life saving measures. Students will make the transition from water safe to fitness swimmer. Level 5 – Water fitness and endurance are emphasized at this level. The butterfly stroke will be analyzed and mastered. Level 6 – Students must have been introduced to all strokes and have the ability to swim 25 yards without stopping. This class focuses on stroke refinement and prepares your child for swim team and to consider making swimming an integral part of their life. PLEASE NOTE: All children and their parents and/or guardians must exit the pool area immediately after the child has finished their swim lesson and must exit the facility (locker rooms, etc.). Children enrolled in a four-day group lesson will receive a complimentary one-day pass.
HEALTh ALERT - DIAPER POLICY:
SROA requires ALL diapered children to wear a reusable swim pant when in the pool. NOTE: These are NOT the same as disposable “swim diapers,” which are inefficient at keeping fecal matter from contaminating the water. As a convenience, the reusable swim pant are sold at SHARC and North Pool. The pant is worn over swim diapers and reused until outgrown. Please cooperate with this rule to keep SROA’s pools clean and free of water illnesses.
Tennis Clinics
June 18–September 3. At Tennis Hill Monday-Tuesday & Resort Courts Wednesday-Sunday
Reservations are required to ensure proper staffing levels
Play is FREE for property owners with their 2012 SROA Homeowner ID card, SROA guest pass holders, IRAP card holders, and recreation access participants.
Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center
SROA ID & Pass Holders
With facilities at: Tennis Hill, North Courts, Marketplace, Winners Circle, Meadow Village, Ranch Cabins and Fort Rock Park ennis court reservations are required and can be made online at www.sunriverowners.org or by calling (541) 593-5707. Court time is limited to 1.5 hours of play and to one reservation per team or group per day during tournament times.
SHARC
Tennis pro Eric Nokes and his staff direct tennis programs in Sunriver during the summer season. He has been the director of tennis at Sunriver Resort for more than eight years. Eric is USPTA certified with more than 15 years of teaching experience. His accomplishments include Wyoming State High School #1 Singles Champion, Division II collegiate player at Mesa State College and he was a backto-back all-conference player.
The Sunriver Owners Association is excited to offer tennis programs June 18 to Sept. 3. Courts are nestled throughout the community so players can enjoy our natural surroundings.
BYOT
All Programs & Facilities Open to the Public
Admission
Sunriver TENNIS
Summer Solstice - Adults & Juniors USTA League & Super Seniors USTA Mixed Doubles & Senior Mixed Doubles Team Cup Challenge
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rom June 18 to August 24, SROA Recreation offers day camps for youths grouped by age (5‑6, 7‑8, 9‑12). Whether you come for the day or an entire week, camp includes swimming or tennis instruction on alternate weeks, additional daily swimming at SHARC, weekly Wednesday field
Junior Tennis
Adult Tennis
• Beginner Clinic: Mon. & Fri., 2-3pm, guest fee $25 This will teach each player the proper techniques. A great way to start off on the right foot with the basics. • Twilight Tennis Mixer: 4-6pm, guest fee $15 Level 3.0-4.0, round robin format. Love to play tennis, but don’t know anyone? Join in the fun, Thursday evening at the Resort courts. Minimum six players required. First-place prize awarded each week. • Instructional Clinics: 9-10:30am, guest fee $35 Level 3.0-4.0. Stroke production, producing and utilizing correct spin, strategy and mental toughness training. Mon: Forehand Tues: Backhand Wed: Approach shot/volley/slice Thurs: Lob/overhead Fri: Serve/Specialty shots Sat & Sun: Instructor’s Choice • Drill & Play: 10:30am-noon, guest fee $35 Level 3.0-4.0. Tactical approach to building your game, strategy for singles and doubles play, fast-paced drills and games. • Half-Day Camp: 9am-noon, guest fee $60 Combination instructional clinic, drill & play
Social Events
At Tennis Hill Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday • Tiny Stars (ages 5-8): 9:15-10am, guest fee $12 With games and techniques through experience and education, your child will learn basic strokes and skills in this introduction to the game of tennis. • Future Stars (ages 8-14): 10-11am, guest fee $15 For children who can demonstrate the basics of tennis. Dead and live ball drills will be used to emphasize the importance of keeping the ball in play. • Junior Development (ages 8-14): 11am-12:30pm, guest fee $25 Designed for children who have played and understand the basics of tennis. Drills will be of competitive nature, focusing on strengthening the ability to keep the ball in play. • Junior Elite: Tues. & Thurs., 12:30-2pm, guest fee $25. Advance registration and tennis pro approval required for enrollment. A high-energy, intense training session for junior players with competitive experience.
Pickleball
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ickleball is a fun game played on a tennis court with a net lowered to 34 inches at the center. Played with a perforated plastic ball (similar to a whiffle ball) and wood or composite paddle, it’s easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a fast-paced game for two to four experienced players.
Socials will be 4-6pm on a Thursday at Tennis Hill. Check with tennis staff for more information. • June 28 - Poker Night • July 19 - Pickleball Social • August 2 - Skills Night • August 16 - Wilson Demo Night (5-7pm) • August 23 - Ping Pong Night Special televised events at the SHARC. RSVP required. • June 10, 6am - French Open Finals Live • July 8, 6am - Wimbledon Finals Live • Sept. 10, time TBA - U.S. Open Finals Live
trips and a variety of fun activities relating to each week’s theme. Children must bring a backpack with the following items: swimsuit, towel, water bottle, sunscreen and lunch every day. Closed-toe shoes are required. Snacks provided. The 9‑12 age group also needs to bring their bike, helmet and bike lock
Pickleball lines have been added to courts at Fort Rock Park to accommodate both tennis and pickleball games. Pickleball paddles, balls, and rules and regulations are available for rent at Fort Rock Park Tennis Hill. Call (541) 593-5707 for information and reservations.
daily. Cost for a one-week camp is $200 (general public), $175 (owners with 2012 SROA ID card) or $45 daily drop-in fee ($75 on Wednesdays includes field trip). Camp T-shirts required, $10/ each. Extended care is available from 7:30–9am ($5) and 4–6pm ($7) or both morning and afternoon of same day for $10.
Adve n tur e Ca m p WEEKLY CAMPS
June 18-22 • What’s Cooking? Make your own apron and chef hat to complement edible sailboats and smoothie treats. Field trip to local restaurants. Tennis instruction. June 25-29 • Vacation Station Create vacation keepsakes to use all summer long. Field trip to Bouncing off the Walls & Acrovision. Swim instruction.
about team spirit. Field trip to Bend Rock Gym & Central Oregon Indoor Sports. Swim instruction.
July 16-20 • Desert Oasis Become one with nature in the desert that surrounds us. It’s more fun than a beach; we promise! We’ll visit the High Desert Museum. Tennis instruction included
July 2-6 • Stars & Stripes Make and decorate festive arts and crafts Uncle Sam would be proud of. Join us for a patriotic field trip. Tennis instruction.
July 23-27 • Wacky & Wonderful Flying saucers, bugs and kites…oh my! There isn’t anything normal about this week. Join us for a trip to Richardson’s Rock Ranch and dig up your own thundereggs. Swimming instruction.
July 9-13 • Challenge Week This week is about trying something new and challenging yourself. Campers learn
July 30-Aug. 3 • It’s a Jungle Puppets, masks, flowers and caterpillars are just a few of the things we’ll get our
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Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm
hands on. Our field trip is a float on the Deschutes River. Tennis instruction.
Aug 6-10 • Treasure Hunters Shiver me timbers. There’s pirate training to do this week before we search for a hidden treasure. Field trip to South Twin Lake. Swimming instruction. Aug 13-17 • Amazing Inventions Take the old and make it new and improved this week with our counselors. Field trip to the Bend Science Station. Tennis instruction. Aug 20-24 • Fantastic Finale End the summer with a bang at Adventure Camp. We’ll celebrate with a Big Eddy river float and a barbecue at South Twin Lake. Swimming instruction.
Camp registration available at www.sunriverowners.org
Guppy Camp The perfect solution for those littlest tykes ages 3-5. Join us at Fort Rock Park where we will play outdoor games, meet new friends and enjoy story times while you can enjoy a round of golf, get a spa treatment or simply enjoy some “me” time. Pre-registration required (may be canceled with less than three participants). Campers must be potty trained.
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June 18–Aug. 24, Mon. Wed. Fri., 9am-noon Fort Rock Park $20/Sunriver owners with 2012 SROA Member ID card $25 general public For ages 3–5 years
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From the board room: SROA and SSD work together for benefit of all
sunriver owners association By Bob Nelson SROA president A very significant meeting was held in April that will have a long-term positive impact on our community. It was a joint meeting of the boards of the two primary service providers in Sunriver – the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) and the Sunriver SerBob Nelson vice District (SSD). This was the second annual meeting held by the two boards, but discussions this year were evidence of a joint desire to move forward with a clear emphasis on coordination and cooperation. To be certain, both organizations have similar missions. The SSD’s is to protect life and property and foster a sense of safety and security in our community. SROA’s mission is to maintain Sunriver as a premier residential and resort community, protecting and enhancing its quality of life, natural environment and property values. From a service perspective, the SSD is charged with providing fire, emergency medical and public safety services to Sunriver.
SROA, on the other hand, is responsible for all common areas including roads, pathways and facilities, and for providing member services through various SROA departments. There are, however, very important differences between the two organizations. First, in regard to funding, the SSD is a county special service district and receives local property tax revenues. SROA relies on property owner assessments and user fees. A second significant distinction is that the SSD is a public agency and SROA is a private, not-forprofit homeowners association. As a public agency, the SSD is subject to Oregon laws and regulations regarding public meetings and public employee status (e.g. collective bargaining matters). SROA is governed by the Consolidated Plan of Sunriver. Each organization has distinctly different governance models. The SSD was established in 2002 through an agreement with the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners and SROA. The SSD board is the “man-
aging board” and the county commissioners are the governing board for the SSD. From a practical standpoint, and in accordance with the terms of the management agreement, the SSD board is responsible for the routine operations of the district including budget development, all personnel matters and the general direction of the district. On the other hand, the ninemember SROA board was established in 1986 by the Consolidated Plan of Sunriver. Developers of Sunriver determined that the ownership and control of all common properties within Sunriver would eventually be transferred to a homeowners association and the Consolidated Plan established the conditions for the transition to occur. The directors of each board are determined by different means. SROA directors are elected by an annual vote of the owners. Based on recommendations made by the SROA board, SSD directors are appointed by the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. Two board members are to be current SROA board members, two others must be registered voters within the service district and another need only be a Sun-
Summary of the SROA Board of Directors’ May meeting The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, May 19, 2012. Board members present: Bob Nelson, Scott Hall, Gary Knox, Pete Gustavson, Bob Wrightson, Chris Christensen, Richard Wharton, Roger Smith and Patti Klascius. Staff present: Bill Peck, Susan Berger. Treasurer’s report As of April 20, 2012 (unaudited/estimated) Revenues...............$1,810,478 Expenses.................1,650,972 Income (loss).............159,506 Depreciation..............184,758 Interfund transfers.. (435,200) Surplus (deficit)........ (90,936) Owners forum –Doug Anderson asked about an automatic front door opener at SHARC to facilitate handicap/wheelchair access. Association operations Administration: Controller Pete Nielsen announced he is retiring in July after 25 years with SROA. The search is on to fill his position. Staff is working with the various task forces on the long-range financial, longrange facilities and site development plans. Communications: Advertising revenue increased slightly compared to the same time
period last year. The website has a noted increase in visitors — mostly to view anything to do with SHARC and the weather. Working with the Nominating Committee to highlight board candidates in the Scene and on Channel 4 prior to the July election. Community Development: Work continues on projects throughout the village, including getting new buildings and businesses open for the summer and the demolition of old structures. The annual paint survey is complete, with 128 properties receiving notices for repainting. The number of contractors registering has picked up and is at a healthy number for this time of year. Environmental Services: Courtesy mountain pine beetle and ladder fuels reduction letters were mailed. Staff assisted Three Rivers School students to plant 1,000 ponderosa seedlings into pots. They also planted 60 ponderosa seedlings at SHARC. IT: Staff worked on TV reception for fitness equipment at SHARC. Also installed Dish Network, Sirius XM radio and Pandora. Staff continues to work out various audio/visual bugs at SHARC, including a phone system issue.
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Public Works: Crews are finishing four miles of pathway work and moving on to slurry sealing of roads. All tennis courts, North Pool and other facilities have been prepped and are ready for summer visitors. The first full round of ladder fuels pickup was done, and will continue monthly through October. Recreation/SHARC: Staff was preparing for the Memorial Day weekend opening of all SHARC facilities. The SHARC catering kitchen has been licensed, and four staff members are now Certified Pool Operators. Board actions –Approved minutes of April 20 joint SROA board and Sunriver Service District work session. –Approved minutes of April 20 SROA board work session. –Approved minutes of April 21 SROA board meeting as corrected. –Approved criteria which SROA staff will use to approve clubs and organized groups desiring to use facility space at SHARC, including free use of the Crescent Room and what tier of fees would apply to the use of other rooms in the facility.
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river property owner. At no time shall a majority of the SSD board be members of the SROA board. Confusing? We hope not too much. The distinctions are important and significant, particularly when you have questions and don’t know where to turn for answers. For more detail, including governance documents, please refer to the SROA website www.sunriverowners.org and the SSD website www.sunriversd.org Of course, these distinctions may not be important unless you are looking for which organization is responsible for what. What is of significance is that both entities are working diligently to achieve the highest levels of service possible, and this requires ongoing and active collaboration. A symbiotic aspect of this relationship is that SROA provides important support services to the SDD and rents facility space to both the Sunriver Fire Department and the Sunriver Police Department. Both the SROA and SSD have been involved in major changes over the past several years. Your association, through ballot approval by members, has addressed the needs of adequate reserve funding, the replacement of the
obsolete and failing South Pool by the SHARC, and most recently, a major property exchange with the Resort which provides us all with valuable options for future amenity planning. The SSD developed a strategic plan for 2010-2015, completed a standards of cover study that identifies community expectations for fire and EMS services, and most recently, hired a new police chief. He will assist with and provide leadership in identifying expectations for the “look and feel” of public safety services, with a clear emphasis on community involvement and active problem solving. In the coming weeks and months, the SSD will be engaged in achieving clarity of this vision. It is actively seeking community involvement in that endeavor. As change continues for both the SROA and SSD, we firmly believe that the outcome will be services that are efficient, accountable, relevant and essential to Sunriver. I encourage you to take every opportunity to provide your voice in this endeavor. Oh, and, please enjoy our beloved Sunriver in a safe and sane manner. (The chiefs strongly suggested that I emphasize that – and they both wear badges!)
–Approved funding not to exceed $3,000 to print 20,000 pathway maps and 4,000 bike safety posters to be distributed to bike shops, property managers and rental properties. Liaison/Committee reports –The Public Affairs/Community Planning Committee is busy looking at anything that may influence Sunriver, including the political battle between
the Central Oregon Visitors Association and Visit Bend. –The Environmental Committee has spent a lot of time doing research on management of the Sun River, and potential options for alleviating duckweed and other aquatic vegetation. Staff and the committee will present the board with Turn to Board, page 28
Notice of Election and Annual Meeting of the
Sunriver Owners Association Membership An election of the membership of the Sunriver Owners Association will be conducted by mail to elect three (3) members to the Sunriver Owners Association Board of Directors. Closing date of the election will be Saturday, August 11, 2012 at noon. Results will be posted at the SROA office and announced at the annual meeting, Saturday, August 18, 2012 in Benham Hall at SHARC.
Sandra Kendle Election Committee Co-Chair
Marcia Schonlau Election Committee Co-Chair SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2012
Your SROA Board of Directors candidates for 2012
Greg Froomer
Pat Hensley
David Jendro
Richard Jenkins
Jim Manary
Sunriver is an amazing place! When I am not here, I’m either dreaming of being here or planning when I will be back next. As I drive over from Portland to our Sunriver home, every mile closer, I progressively transform into a more peaceful, relaxed person. But I’ve come to realize it’s not just the place, it’s also the community – a community that will continue to grow and thrive with involvement from us… its homeowners. With all the great things going on currently, from the redevelopment of the Village to the opening of the SHARC, there’s a lot to be excited about in Sunriver. It’s important though for us, as a community, to not rest on our laurels while things are on the upswing. We still are dealing with a struggling economy that has impacted our community in many ways, most notably in declining property values. Still I’m confident with the current momentum and working together we can reverse this trend. As a business owner for the past 30+ years, I am eager to put my experience in finance, management and marketing to work for the Sunriver community. I think I have a lot to offer and look forward to the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. While I live in Portland, I believe a healthy balance between full-time residents, nonresidents and rental owners is vital for the growth and success of Sunriver’s future. Therefore, I am asking for your support in my candidacy for an SROA board position.
Sunriver is a terrific place to live and vacation. I knew Sunriver was the place for me within 30 seconds in my first visit in 1996 – and that was long before the SHARC! I moved here full-time in 2005 after a career as an attorney and economist. I’ve been involved in Sunriver through Mountain Meadow Quilters, the Sunriver Library, and the effort to keep our post office from closing. With its Vision 2020, the SROA Board has developed an excellent framework for long-range, proactive governance of Sunriver. I would like to contribute to Sunriver’s bright future guided by this plan. My experience as an attorney and economist has given me strengths that I would use as a board member. As an attorney, I’m thorough and careful and would research and evaluate all of the facts before making decisions. As an economist, I’m committed to weighing the costs and benefits of board actions to make sure they are best for the entire community. I’m a good listener and am committed to finding innovative ways for owners to communicate with the board. We have opportunities to make Sunriver even more terrific, including increasing the number of permanent residents and improving amenities such as access to the river and 21st Century “fiber to the home.” It takes a lot of time and energy to serve on the board, but I am ready to work hard to keep Sunriver strong and vibrant. I hope you will give me the opportunity to serve.
Although having lived most of our lives on the “soggy”Westside it took my wife, Teri, and I less than two years from when we bought our Sunriver home to succumb to the attractions of Central Oregon, becoming fulltime residents in 2006. Since 2007 I have been on your SROA Environmental Committee and served two terms on the Sunriver Anglers board. I am a member of Holy Trinity Church and have served on its Finance Council since 2010 as well as being active in their SCF community outreach efforts through Care and Share. Concurrent with these activities I have continued my professional career as a consulting forester/forest economist with the firm of Jendro & Hart LLC, a forest management, economics and valuation consulting firm with offices in the Sunriver and Puget Sound areas. My reason for volunteering to be a candidate for the SROA Board of Directors resides in my interest in building on accomplishments attained here in Sunriver in the last few years. Specifically, I would like to help see to fruition the new Deschutes River access and launch facilities along with helping to ensure existing facilities, such as Mary McCallum and Fort Rock parks, as well as our newly minted SHARC facilities, are used and improved in accordance with owner’s wishes and expectations. I believe my academic training in natural resource management and business administration, my three decades experience as a management and economics consultant and my volunteer background will serve you well should I be elected.
As a candidate for Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors, I seek your vote. It would be an honor to serve as an SROA board member. Sunriver will encounter multiple challenges in its immediate and long range future. Perhaps the most pressing challenge ahead involves the SHARC. It is the primary responsibility of the SROA Board of Directors to develop effective policies and procedures to ensure SHARC’s smooth operation and fiscal solvency. SROA Board of Directors will encounter several long range planning challenges which include, but are not limited to, river access, site development, facilities, finance, GM succession, branding and enhancing Sunriver amenities. I will build upon the good work that has already been done to maintain and enhance our essential capital assets. It is of great importance to me to provide responsible stewardship for our reserve funds. I will work diligently to strike a delicate balance between the mission of the Sunriver Owners Association and the interests of our private sector. The challenges ahead require experience, commitment, leadership, and sensitivity. My experience working within the private, non-profit, and public sectors will serve me in good stead. I am informed about current SROA challenges and issues and confident in my skills and competencies to meet them. I listen well, I am analytical, and my overriding philosophy is to achieve the greatest good for our community within our existing resources. I support Sunriver’s mission statement in whole and in part. I ask for your vote. Thank you for your consideration.
For over eight years, my wife and I have lived full-time in this extraordinary community. During this time I have volunteered my management skills and experience on boards of organizations that help school children of all ages and on the Habitat for Humanity board that helps families build and own their own homes. I would love to give my time to serve on our owners’ board to represent your interests in the future of our community. With the SHARC now open to the public, the SROA board will be adopting policies on the use of this impressive facility by owners and their guests, by families vacationing in Sunriver and for business people attending conferences and other meetings. The approved land swap with the Lodge will present opportunities to improve river access, park expansion, better tennis facilities for tournaments and a host of other improvements to our assets. I ask your support in helping to sustain the quality of life we enjoy in Sunriver.
Be sure to watch for the candidate Q & A section in the July Sunriver Scene. SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2012
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Stay connected to WOW Day and the health of the local environment
These Adventure Campers were all smiles while participating in a group activity last summer.
SROA Recreation Department news By Shawn Cannon, SROA Recreation Director The summer season is upon us and we are excited to share SHARC with the Sunriver community and guests. I hope you’ll take a few minutes to read through the SROA Summer Activities Guide on pages 2425 in this issue of the Scene. In addition to these fun offerings for all ages, we want to bring special attention to these items. Camp scholarships We are thrilled to be able to offer scholarships for our summer camp programs. Through generous donations by several local organizations such as the Sunriver Women’s Club, Rotary and Sunriver Christian Fellowship, we are able to provide the opportunity for local children to go to camp this summer. Your child or children may be
eligible to receive a partial or full week scholarship to participate in Guppy Camp (ages 3-5) or Adventure Camp (ages 6-12) if your family meets the financial requirements outlined on the application. Applications are available at SHARC. Each Adventure Camp week includes arts and crafts, daily swimming, tennis or swim lessons and a weekly field trip. Fitness class survey Recreation staff is asking homeowners interested in group fitness classes at SHARC to fill out a brief fitness survey. Surveys are located at the SHARC front desk, SROA’s main office and at www.sunriverowners.org in the online forms area or click on the link from the alert ticker above the menu bar. We want to know what types of classes you would like to participate in
and what time of day you prefer classes to be offered. Based on the feedback, we will prepare a request for proposals to contract with fitness instructors. We hope to offer some classes by mid-summer and more by fall. Tennis socials Our first tennis social is just around the corner. The men’s finals of the French Open will be viewed live at SHARC. All homeowners are welcome to join us for this free event June 10 at 6 a.m. The Sunriver Tennis pro, Eric Nokes and staff will talk about the upcoming summer tennis season. Join us for complimentary mimosas, coffee and continental breakfast. More socials are scheduled. Sign up through the SHARC Events Calendar on the SROA website or contact Emily Savko, at 541-585-3145 by June 6.
Sunriver Recycle Center What CAN and CAN’T be recycled
YES
Aluminum: Clean cans and foil Tin cans: Clean Glass bottles & jars: Clean, no lids Corrugated cardboard/brown bags: All boxes must be flAttened and placed in cardboard recycle bin Mixed paper: Junk mail, envelopes, white/colored paper, computer paper, tin can labels, wrapping paper, newspapers, magazines & catalogs Paperboard*: Cereal, cracker & shoe boxes, soda/beer cartons, paper egg cartons, paper towel tubes Plastic: Bottles. Plastic butter/yogurt tubs/sour cream/cottage cheese 6 oz or larger only. Remove lids (discard) & rinse clean
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no pie tins, foil wrapping paper or wrapping ribbon no styrofoam or packing peanuts no ceramics, plates or cups, baking dishes, Pyrex, light bulbs, mirrors or window glass no slick or wax coated cardboard pizza boxes no confetti-style paper shreds; paper strips OK no chip bags, plastic bags or food to go or doggie boxes no dirty bottles or cans, rusty cans, paint or aerosol cans. no lids from jars or bottles
*Paperboard items can go in with the regular recycling while corrugated cardboard (ie: shipping type boxes) must be flAttened and placed in the cardboard recycle bin.
Do Not Dump Garbage!
Depositing anything other than the YES items results in the entire load going into the landfill and none of it recycled!
Recycle Center Hours: 8 a.m.www.sunriverowners.org to 8 p.m. daily
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Located at the SROA Public Works yard on Sun Eagle off of Abbot Drive
By Mary Ann Martin Another year has passed and plans are being made for 2012’s garden party – Sunriver style. As any gardener knows, if one does not tend to business, things can get out control very quickly and our very large garden here is no exception. Even though Sunriver is a natural garden where the wild things grow, there are indigenous wild things and there are things that are here without invitation – wicked weeds. The fact that we have noxious weeds thriving here in the first place demonstrates just how Sunriver is, in one way or another, influenced by events outside our borders. It doesn’t have to be an earthquake and tsunami across the Pa-
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various management options to the board in June. Board discussion –Received an update on a study of the Sun River and aquatic vegetation management. At this time there is no clear-cut answer or plan of action. The board asked staff and the committee to conduct more research and report back in June. Other business –Director Gustavson asked about keeping up on tracking goals set by the board. –Marketing major Libby
cific that sends debris floating up on Pacific beaches of the West Coast to show us how connected we are to the rest of the planet. It can be the innocent small-scale introduction of a plant species from one country that becomes an out-of-control noxious weed in another. No natural controls and the weed grows wildly and crowds out native plants intrinsic to the survival of local fauna. All this trickles down to the basic survival of the local eco system. Weed becomes a menace; local environment suffers; humans attempt to eliminate it by chemical means; more ecological destruction. This is where Sunriver volunteers enter the Turn to WOW, next page
Hedeman, hired by SROA as a non-paid intern, has been tasked with research and development of a campaign for luring new owners to Sunriver to increase the full-time resident base. The meeting adjourned at 10:31 a.m. The next regular meeting of the SROA board will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 16 in the SROA administration building, 57455 Abbot Drive, between circles 3 and 4, next to the Sunriver Fire Department. Approved minutes of the meeting are posted, as available, on the SROA website at www. sunriverowners.org
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Avoid the crowd and update your card at www.sunriverowners.org For more information, call 541.585.5000 SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2012
August (Aug. 3 this year), we could see spotted knapcontinued from page 28 weed overtake our meadpicture with the desire ows and common areas. to eliminate this forever- Sure, we could just spray nuisance by natural means it; however, recent stories – pulling the little menace attest to what chemicals by hand to prevent its can do to native plants, run-away growth. It is the local ground water and connection that Sunriver scenic rivers. volunteers have with the This is a plea for as many preservation of our excep- volunteers as possible to tional environmental para- join Sunriver’s local garden dise that makes Sunriver party – War on Weeds what it is – a very beautiful Day, Friday, Aug. 3. No natural garden. experience is necessary; Without the dozens of equipment needs are minivolunteers who meet every mal; and the amount of year on the first Friday in time spent plucking is up to each volunteer. The cap and contain the remaining event begins early Friday ������ morning and lasts until asbestos as planned? ��������������������������������������������� noon with ������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������� �������� A: SROA’s attorneys are in approximately ���������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������ �������� a picnic lunch at Mary the process of negotiating and ��������������������������������� Park to follow. finalizing������������������������������������������������� a settlement agreement McCallum ���������������������������������� ��������
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Land exchange follow up work
In April, SROA members approved the land exchange with Sunriver Resort. A few weeks later, W&H Pacific surveyors were on property surveying the parcels approved for exchange in the election. Here they are on West Core Road by the north tennis courts. SROA officials expect to complete the exchange by the end of summer.
Q: SHARC general contractor support SHARC with their vote LCG Pence filed a construction of approval, they have backed lien with Deschutes County it financially. Here’s the breakregarding the project, and an down: • 2,059 owners have paid the agreement between the parties one time lump sum has been reached. payment What can you tell • 843 are paying us about the situin five equal payation that led to ments the filing and the • 201 owners are settlement? A: There is a 75- Coffee with the GM paying 15 annual 8 am, June 12 payments day period from SHARC • 1,074 have substantial compleHosmer Room elected to pay 180 tion in which to Owners are invited to monthly payments file a lien. Because learn the latest SROA Again, our asLCG Pence was up news and ask questions. sociation is fortuagainst that deadnate because only line and because SROA was withholding a large a small percentage of accounts portion of LCG Pence’s final end up delinquent and even payment until the project was fewer make it to collections. Our complete, the contractor, in or- financial policies and governing der to preserve their right to file documents provide a process a lien, filed for the outstanding that protects the association by amount due, including some ensuring the collection of any additional costs for work that delinquent account. Q: You recently hosted your occurred on the project. An first “Coffee with the GM.” agreement has been reached that is satisfactory to SROA and LCG Another is planned for June 12 Pence, but the lien cannot be at 8 a.m. in the Hosmer Room released until payment is made, at SHARC. Who can attend and SROA will not make the and what’s the purpose of these payment until all agreed work gatherings? A: While my door is always has been completed. Q: With SHARC’s grand open, I seldom have visitors. opening now behind us, how goes It is my hope that this type of the effort to ensure all Sunriver informal gathering will be a owners pay the special assessment way to bring about constructive that paid for construction of the dialogues and share information that will be useful in improving facility? A: We are very fortunate in our operations and service. I Sunriver. Not only did owners intend to do more listening and
less talking. These coffees give association members access to first hand information and answers to their questions. I want those who don’t feel listened to or included to stop by to discuss issues on an intimate and personal level. These meetings will be open to all members of the association. Only a handful of folks attended the first gathering, but it resulted in a good exchange of information and ideas. I hope that as more owners hear of these meetings they will prove to be a popular means of openly discussing issues facing our association as well as an opportunity to socialize and perhaps meet a few new folks. Q: What’s the status of SROA’s lawsuit against the U.S. government concerning asbestos at the old amphitheater site? Did development of the SHARC effectively
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High school tennis championships a success – and more Sunriver played host to the Girls 5A High School Special District 1 Championships in early May. Teams from The Dalles/Wahtonka, Hermiston, Pendleton, Hood River, as well as three Central Oregon schools, battled to get their tickets punched for the State Championships in Portland later in the month. And while there was plenty of action on the courts; the buzz among coaches, players and spectators alike was for the venue, Sunriver Tennis. “We were all blown away,” stated Kevin Collier, Bend High School’s head coach and this year’s tournament director. “The court conditions, the hospitality and the unbelievable spectator experience at Sunriver made this tournament something special.” The SROA Sunriver Tennis program worked to bring this
event to Sunriver, but they were far from alone in making this tournament a reality. Sunset Lodging, Bennington Properties and the Sunriver Resort all pitched in as tournament sponsors, offering lodging discounts to the traveling teams. These efforts were soon rewarded. Before the tournament even finished, it was decided by the coaches and athletic directors that they would be returning next year. Learning of the girl’s tournament experience in Sunriver, the boy’s teams from the respective schools also decided to hold their tournament in Sunriver next year, thus doubling the size of the early May tournament. “Teams from around the state have been contacting me about Sunriver…pretty amazing how quickly word travels,” Collier said.
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In the end, Summit High School finished in first with Bend High School coming in second. The top four finalists in singles and doubles qualify to move on to state and each school managed to gain representation in the state tourney later in the month. Collier was also awarded with the district’s “Coach of the Year” for the second consecutive season. “Homeowners came out to watch and were excited that we were here,” said Collier. “They wanted to know when the next one was going to be and all I could say was ‘not soon enough.’”
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Seven teams took to Sunriver’s North Courts for the Girls 5A High Special District 1 Championships May 17-19. Summit High School won the team championship, Lindsey Brodeck of Summit HS was the singles champion, and Sarah Hawman and Emily Stocker of Hermiston HS were the doubles champions.
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Bend production with all female cast brings fresh perspective to story of nation’s founding Shore Thing Productions makes history at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend on June 29-July 1 with “1776” in concert. This unique staging of the award-winning Broadway musical showcases a revolutionary all female cast with some of the finest actresses in Central Oregon. These consummate performers kickoff the inaugural performance of the Tower’s new “Marquee Series” of live theatre productions, sponsored by U.S. Bank. Accompanied by a full orchestra, “1776” recreates a difficult time in our country’s history when political leaders were stalemated during a humid summer in Philadelphia, locked in heated discussions about our nation’s future and whether to sever ties with England. They struggled with various points of view and, ultimately, unanimously signed the Declaration of Independence and the United States of America was born. “1776” will not have women cross dressing or acting like men, but rather sharing the words of the founding fathers — including John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson — through their distinctly female voices. The original musical, with music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone, opened on Broadway in March 1969, quickly garnering attention and critical praise, culminating in the TONY Award for Best Musical. “1776” is directed by Kymberli Colbourne, with musical direction by Tim Russell. Colbourne, a professional actor, singer and voice over artist, has worked with The National Theatre of the Deaf, Seattle Shakespeare Festival, Book-It Rep, Seattle Children’s Theatre and Oregon Cabaret Theatre in Ashland. Russell served as choir
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director at Centennial High School in Gresham for more than 20 years before moving to Redmond, and is currently a member of the Central Oregon Mastersingers. Two Sunriver area residents are cast members. Remy Ogden is 13 years old and has attended Three Rivers School since kindergarten. She has performed in five
the Bells of Sunriver, has sung to arrive in the nick of time with the Cascade Chorale, plays to cast a tie-breaking vote for clarinet in the Cascade Winds Independence. All proceeds from “1776” Symphonic Band, is a part-time administrative assistant for the will benefit The Tower Theatre Sunriver Christian Fellowship Foundation, a nonprofit orgaand a tour guide for the De- nization that is the heart of the performing arts scene in Central schutes Brewery. In former lives, Tuckerman Oregon. “1776” In Concert will taught mathematics in high be presented on June 29-30 at schools and at COCC, served as 7 p.m. and July 1 at 2 p.m. Rea criminal prosecutor and worked in “1776” In Concert the field of nuclear 7 p.m., Friday, June 29 medicine technolo7 p.m., Saturday, June 30 gy. She has appeared 2 p.m., Sunday, July 1 school musicals, participates in COCC’s Mikado, Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall Street in track, volleyball, basketball Obsidian Opera’s Tickets: $20 and choir. She loves to ice skate Merry Widow and 541-317-0700 or TowerTheatre.org and downhill ski, hike and rock Carmen and was climb. Her role in the produc- the stage manager tion is “A Leather Apron.” What for Barber of Seville. Her role served seat tickets are $20 each, does that mean? Come and in “1776” is Caesar Rodney, available at the Tower Theatre delegate to the Congress from box office as well as the theatre’s find out. Jan Tuckerman, a 17-year Delaware, who rides all night website, www.towertheatre.org. Sunriver resident, volunteers for the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, proofreads for the Scene, plays handbells with
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Sunriver Golf News: Lots to enjoy about the game
Two-day, home-and-home taneous feedback and online bunker conditions?), or one’s several of the greens and reevents will be played with Ju- posting of weekly results and seeding portions of fairways, health (my back, my leg, my knee), or one’s luck (“Sheesh, watering extensively, aerating niper Golf Club (in June) and year-to-date standings in prize if I didn’t have bad luck, I and fertilizing and baby-sitting Quail Run Golf Club (in Octo- categories. Other benefits inwouldn’t have any luck at all.”). the grass so that we may all en- ber), including mixed-member clude match play at Sunriver, When I look dispassionately joy the challenging style of golf competitions and fun eats. and tournaments with other The competition clubs in Central Oregon. at how events unfold on committee has also Membership is not limited the course, I realize that as The mind messes up more shots to only Sunriver residents, as created new and many balls bounce back there are many members from interesting weekly into the fairway or around than the body. games to play, with surrounding communities as a bunker as go awry. Golf’s ~ Tommy Bolt, former PGA tour pro more individual well as other parts of the state. a great mirror, though the and two man team Perhaps the greatest benefit of reflection is not always one that the narrower Woodlands events, as well as flighted com- all is that many of the members I enjoy seeing and I am the only play in regular competitions one who can do anything about demands. As of this writing, it’s petitions. Perks for involvement in the with each other on other days it. There’s always a next shot anticipated that the Woodlands and focusing on the previous will open in great shape by club include low entry cost, of the week, some throughout (bad) shot is no way to enhance mid-June instead of on Memo- unchanged from last year at the year, forming lasting friendone’s chances of hitting the next rial Day weekend, as originally $55, that encompasses GHIN ships and having lots of fun in planned. (handicap) tracking, meeting the process. one well. Find the club online at www. new people with diverse interAcceptance is key to enjoysrmensgolf.com. Apply for Time is now to join the ests and a common passion for ment and improvement on and golf, and alternating play on SRMGC membership using off the course. Good practice Sunriver Men’s Golf Club The Sunriver Men’s Golf two premier golf courses, the the Membership Registration doesn’t hurt either. As Gary Player famously quipped, “The Club is a group of players who Meadows and the Woodlands, tab in the menu If you have any more I practice, the luckier I get.” compete most Wednesdays and including occasional opportu- questions you may e-mail Presiother special days on Sunriver nities to play at Crosswater and dent Don Olson at d.s.olson@ msn.com Resort’s Woodlands or Mead- other fine local courses. Woodlands to open mid-June ows courses. SRGMC members There are weekly prizes in Though the Meadows opened Paul J. Grieco is secretary of on time this season, there were engage in team and individual recognition of winning teams, freeze-caused problems creating games at all handicap levels for KP’s and individual low gross the Sunriver Men’s Golf Club patchy sections on a few greens, weekly and yearly prizes and and low net scores. “Pro-style” and may be reached at pjg3sr@ tracking provides almost instan- gmail.com though at this writing they are recognition within the club. rapidly improving. However, the Woodlands, whose greens are generally more tree-shaded than the Meadows, experienced Community Bible Church a perfect-storm of events (a at Sunriver’s Christian Prerecurring cycle of warmerthan-usual winter wet weather, school will hold a graduation followed by quick freezes) that ceremony for nine students adversely affected many of the Wednesday, June 11, 10:45 greens and fairways. a.m. at the church located at The Resort has dug in and Beaver and Theater Drives worked feverishly, resodding in Sunriver. Teacher Delores Juarez said the class of 2012 did “a wonderful job.” Registration is under way Ligon’s Painting for CBC’s preschool for the For All Your Interior/Exterior Painting & Decks 2012-2013 school year. The & maintenance PAOLO PRODUCTIONS PHOTO program is Bible-centered and The Class of 2012 includes (from left to right) Back row: Teacher “lays a wonderful foundation Delores Juarez, Mariana Norquist, Aliyah Gaffke, Harmony DavisJohn Ligon of faith,” Juarez said. Brummel, Teacher’s Aide Suzanne Nunes. Front row: Camden Cell Phone: 541-419-8792 Home Phone: 541-593-2698 Information: 541-593-8341, Nosack, Madison Beede, Gaedon Broxson, Harrison Jacobs, 16977 Jacinto Rd. Sunriver, OR 97707 Payton Johnston, Cash Dansky. office@cbchurchsr.org
By Paul J. Grieco Former touring pro, Johnny Revolta (1935 PGA Championship winner) was renowned for his short game and his pithy observations, my favorite being, “Golf doesn’t build character, it reveals it.” A golfer’s reactions to his play on the golf course may reveal a lot about his behavior in other aspects of his life as well. How do you react to a bad shot? Cuss and moan, yell and scream, head down in embarrassment or disgust or, shoulder shrug and try to gain awareness of what may have led to the miscue to try to build knowledge to avoid a repeat occurrence? I fall somewhere in between, often suppressing the urge to yell out loud or cuss to myself before (constantly) reminding myself that such behavior is truly counter-productive, as it tends to promote in-kind follow-up behavior thus getting in the way of true learning and change. Additionally, it detracts from my fellow players’ enjoyment of the game, as camaraderie can be adversely affected by my behavior. One of the great elements of golf with buddies is the enjoyment of each other’s company. No one wants to play with a grouch and complainer, whether the complaints center on the game or the conditions (last time I looked, wasn’t everyone else on the course subject to the same –– pick one or more –– weather, wind, green and
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Bestselling authors Philip Margolin, Craig Johnson to visit Sunriver Saturday June 2 at 5 p.m., New York Time’s bestselling author Phillip Margolin will give a presentation on his latest book, “Capitol Murder.” If you enjoy the mystery or thriller genre, Margolin has a string of successful books; Phillip Margolin “ Fu g i t i v e ,” “Wild Justice,” “Gone But Not Forgotten,” “Lost Lake,” “Proof Positive,” and others. Margolin, a successful Portland attorney, knows well the world he creates in fiction. Life experiences lend richness to Margolin’s writing. He was a Peace Corps volunteer in Liberia; taught junior high in the Bronx and has appeared before the United States Supreme Court. He is also good in the father department: his delightful daughter Ami Margolin Rome is clear and convincing evidence. Father and daughter penned an engaging mystery for the younger set, “Vanishing Acts.” “Capitol Murder” revisits PI Dana Cutler and attorney Brad Miller from “Executive Privilege” and “Supreme Justice.” As the book opens, Brad is settling into life in Washington, D.C. with his new bride Ginny. He works for charismatic Oregon senator Jack Carson, a powerful member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. His boss has a weakness for the ladies, and when he starts chatting up a woman with ties to unsavory characters, Brad knows it spells trouble. Brad is uneasy about notes he is receiving from a serial killer, but the man is locked up for life so he shouldn’t be too much of a threat. Or should he? The killer’s new attorney has been totally bamboozled by man she is trying to free. Can she win? Is there a way this killer could be free again? Margolin has more in store for the reader; terrorists are intent on blowing up a packed football stadium at game time. Dana’s jobs intersect with Brad and Ginny’s in sorting out the bad guys and protecting the innocent. Margolin keeps the action coming and the tension high. International best-selling author Craig Johnson returns Sunday, June 23, 5:30 p.m. for an event at the new SHARC. Johnson’s annual appearances with Sunriver Books & Music are one of the high points of the year! SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2012
T h e Wa l t Longmire series is headed for the silver screen; Warner Horizon and A&E are set to air the series quite soon. Chris Chulack is directing, Robert Taylor will play Walt Longmire, Lou Diamond Phillips will be Henry Standing Bear, and Katee Sackoff plays Vic. “As The Crow Flies” is the latest in the Walt Longmire series. Walt’s daughter Cady is arriving soon with her heart set on holding her wedding at Crazy Head Springs on the reservation. Unexpected complications send Walt and Henry scouting alternative locations. Chief Lonnie Little Bird suggests they check out Painted Warrior, remote but beautiful with painted cliffs and circling crows. It looks good until a woman flies over the cliff edge clutching an infant, falling not far from Walt and Henry. A potential murder has precedence over the wedding preparations. Dog takes it as his personal responsibility to protect the baby while Walt and Henry are busy catching a killer. The investigation is complicated by overlapping jurisdictions and the fed’s ruffled feathers. Tribal Chief Lolo Long combines inexperience with a hair trigger temper, not a fortuitous combination in a cop. If the murder is to be solved, Walt will have to give some pretty swift effective sheriff lessons.
Long proved her bravery in the Iraq War, but her transformation to police chief is not going smoothly. Her people skills are dismal (clearly she missed the old adage about catching more flies with honey), her department is down to one officer–she fired the rest. Oddly enough, the volatile Chief Long seems immune to Henry Standing Bear’s legendary allure, she actively dislikes him. Craig Johnson With the wedding day fast approachtery with ties to the past. “Kinding, Walt is under pressure to ness Goes Unpunished” moves solve this murder fast. Johnson to Philadelphia where Walt’s blends his wry sense of humor daughter is an attorney. “Anwith a walloping good mystery. other Man’s Moccasins” opens The untamed beauty of Wyo- with a dead Vietnamese woman ming’s spectacular landscape is along a lonely stretch of highalways a part of the series. Craig way. Her purse, holding a picJohnson lives surrounded by ture of Walt as a young Marine, the wild country he portrays is found among the possessions so vividly. He writes stories of Virgil White Buffalo. “Dark with intricate plots, beautiful Horse” takes the story down the prose, and compassion for his road at a breathless pace. Mary characters, spiced with a touch of humor. “Cold Dish” starts the series, introducing the characters. Sheriff Walt Longmire is a big guy, tough but fair. He would rather use his wits than his fists. His deputy Vic hails from a family of streetwise Philadelphia cops. Her vocabulary would put a street tough to shame. Henry Standing Bear is whip-smart, loyal, sensitive, and willing to put himself on the line for his friends. The ladies love Henry. “Death Without Company,” second in the series, has a mysSECOND ANNUAL
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had a gun in her hand and a confession on her lips the night her husband was shot. “Junkyard Dogs” has a great opening scene. How far would Ozzie go to get rid of George’s dump, the blight on the horizon of his pricey houses? Throw in a version of Romeo and Juliet for the older set, and you have a heady brew of mystery, greed and passion. “Hell is Empty” has all the devils loose on a mountainside in Wyoming. Walt was transporting stone cold killers across his jurisdiction to turn over to the feds. The hand off in a remote location goes terribly awry. A fierce storm is approaching; there is no way to get help up the mountainside until the storm breaks. Walt sets off alone in pursuit of dangerous men, climbing higher up the cold mountain with snow falling and wind howling. Sign up early for the events, both are popular authors! Call 541-593-2525, e-mail sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks.com or stop by Sunriver Books & Music to sign up to attend. We will serve refreshments and have drawings for door prizes
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Sunriver Service District Managing Board May meeting summary public safety plications were received. After extensive review and interviews by two panels, the board recommended two finalists: Marc Mills and Scott Sterland. (See story page 1.) -Approved a one-year extension of the existing contract Public input: -Rebecca Kossler asked when with the police officers assoa list of questions she presented ciation through June 30, 2013. at the April 20 joint meeting of The board thanked officer Evan the SSDMB and SROA boards Kennedy, association representative, for helping obtain the would be answered. contract extension. -Approved an intergovernFinancial Report: (as of April 30, 2012, unaudited) mental agreement for radio Resources:.............. 5,284,282 communication systems that is Requirements:........ 3,275,961 identical to the previous year’s agreement. Cost is $19,500 Police wages & Benefits:................. 1,298,071 payable after July 1. Police materials & Services:.................... 120,532 Chief’s Reports: Fire: Fire wages & -In April, the Sunriver Fire Benefits:................. 1,465,765 Department responded to 36 Fire materials & Services:.................... 215,559 incidents, including 18 emerBike Patrol:................. 50,173 gency medical service calls, two Non-Departmental:.. 125,859 motor vehicle accidents with injuries, one grass fire and four false alarms. Board actions: -Planning for the Fourth -Approved amended minutes of the April 19 regular meeting. of July Festival in The Village -Approved minutes of the at Sunriver continues with increased community particiMay 1 special meeting. -Approved payment of pation. -Deschutes County approved $9,887.02 to SROA for administrative and fleet maintenance Sunriver’s requested extrication services provided to the district fee increase for vehicle extrications performed outside district in April. -Approved transfer of boundaries. -An emergency operations $51,200 from contingency to the operating fund to cover planning exercise will be held unbudgeted personnel and legal in June with costs covered by a grant. expenses. -The reserve firefighter acad-Approved minutes of the April 20 joint SROA/SSDMB emy is complete and four reservists are in uniform serving board meeting. -Chiefs Hatch and Mills alongside the career staff. -The department will host conducted an annual review of the district’s personal policy open houses every Friday in July and recommended no changes. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., during -Approved the police chief which times district residents hiring process. Initially 19 ap- and the general public are welThe Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting on May 16. Board members present: Debra Baker, Jim Wilson, Bob Wrightson, Ron Angell, Bob Nelson.
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come to tour the station and view the equipment. -Chief Hatch reviewed a draft lease agreement from Sunriver Resort for land near Lake Penhollow on which to establish a fire training facility. He passed it on to district counsel for legal review. -Chief Hatch requested the assistance of Deschutes County’s grant writer in beginning to apply for funds to construct the training facility. -Discussed ramifications of the failure of the 911 permanent levy request on the May ballot. Chief Hatch said the 911 district plans to put the request on the November ballot. If it fails again, the district may seek user fees that could cost the Sunriver Service District up to $100,000 annually. Interim Chief Mills said it would not be affordable for the larger agencies to pay into the 911 system. He said it might cause several agencies to do their own dispatching. -Treasurer Wrightson was scheduled to present the district’s 2012-2013 budget request to the Deschutes County Commissioners May 21. -Director Wilson will prepare the agenda for the July meeting. -Director Nelson requested an opportunity to review the goals for the new police chief. Police: -In April, the Sunriver Police Department investigated 63 incidents, followed up on 29 and issued 12 case numbers; arrested five individuals; provided 152 on-property assists, 22 off-property assists and 101 public assists. The department issued 73 traffic warnings and nine citations; investigated 31 possible violations of Sunriver Rules and Regulations and issued 15 warnings. Issued 17 warnings of pathway violations. -Two tests of the siren system were conducted a week apart and a third test is planned. Interim Chief Mills said all department staff needed to be
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trained in the system’s operation. -A document shredding and drug disposal event will be held at the department June 9. -A picnic for Neighborhood Watch participants will be held at Mary McCallum Park June 9. -A Citizen Patrol picnic will be held June 12 at Mary McCallum Park. -Interim Chief Mills is working on a weapons exchange that will swap the department’s existing .40 caliber side arms for
nine millimeter Glocks. The exchange price is about half of budget. Officers can buy back one gun. The meeting adjourned at 4:04 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is scheduled for Thursday, June 21, 3 p.m. at the Sunriver Fire Station Training Room, 57475 Abbot Drive in Sunriver. Approved meeting minutes are posted to www.sunriversd.org as available.
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Selected log entries from the Sunriver Police - April 2012 DCJ = Deschutes County Jail DCS = Deschutes County Sheriff Office SFD = Sunriver Fire Department SCMC = St. Charles Medical Center R&Rs = Rules & Regulations UTL = unable to locate
4/3 Officer responded to a business regarding a hostile customer. Business did not want to trespass the individual. 4/4 Agency assist with a domestic dispute. 4/5 Agency assist with a dispute between roommates. 4/6 Agency assist with a false alarm. 4/6 Agency assist with the arrest of a subject for parole and probation violations. 4/7 Forwarded information pertaining to possible drug sales to Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team. 4/10 A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle and the driver was cited for giving false information about having vehicle insurance. 4/12 Welfare check conducted on a resident. Contact made with her case worker via telephone. 4/13 Agency assist with a road rage incident on the highway. 4/14 Contact made with guests regarding a noise complaint. 4/15 Public assist with directions. 4/15 Advised a painting company of Sunriver rules regarding contractors working on Sundays. 4/16 Theft of a cell phone taken from a vehicle. No suspect information. 4/16 Theft of a purse from a locked vehicle. No suspect information. No sign of forced entry. 4/16 Assisted guest with a lock out. 4/17 Report taken on a hit and run accident that occurred three months earlier. No suspect information. 4/19 Responded to a report of an open garage door. Secured door and contacted owners by telephone. 4/21 Contact made with guests regarding a noise complaint. 4/22 Agency assist with a driving under the influence subject. 4/22 A guest was involved in a bicycle crash. Paramedics responded but the victim refused medical attention. A case number was assigned and the accident was investigated. 4/22 Public assist with a derailed bicycle chain. 4/22 Transported two intoxicated subjects to their residence. 4/22 Agency assist for a medical call. 4/23 Agency assist with locating a vehicle. 4/23 Received complaints of an intoxicated subject being loud and banging on various doors. Contact made with individual who was advised to go inside her residence for the remainder of the night. 4/24 Second contact made with intoxicated individual who was taken into custody and transported to DCJ and charged with harassment for slapping a subject. 4/26 A welfare check was conducted on a resident due to the reporting party being unable to contact the resident by phone. Contact made and the reporting party was advised. 4/27 A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for expired registration. The driver was operating the vehicle with an expired license. A citation was issue and the driver’s license was confiscated. 4/28 Responded to a noise complaint. Unfounded. 4/28 Advised contractors of Sunriver rules regarding construction hours. 4/29 A traffic stop on a vehicle for several violations. Citation issued. 4/29 911 hang up with no address attached to the number. UTL. 4/29 Telephone contact with a subject over a civil issue. Explained options to caller. 4/29 Assisted with a vehicle lock-out. SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2012
Memberships in both local air ambulance services might be good idea by Brooke Snavely In February, Life Flight Network opened a new helicopter base in Redmond bringing competition to the air ambulance business in Central Oregon for the first time. This prompted the existing AirLink nonprofit air ambulance service based at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend to become a for-profit operation and join the AirMedCare Network. Early in this new reality, the competition is causing confusion and not reducing costs. It could double individuals’ out-of-pocket expenses if they follow Stacey Durden’s advice. “As of June 1 AirLink will transition to new ownership, Med-Trans. That means we will no longer have reciprocity with several Pacific Northwest air transport programs, including Life Flight in Redmond,” said
Durden, who is AirLink’s membership program coordinator. “We urge people who live in an area where either AirLink or Life Flight could possibly pick them up, to have membership in both. Whichever air ambulance can respond the fastest to a given location is the one that will handle the transport.” “Just last week we, AirLink, were busy responding to a call in La Pine and Air Life provided an inter-facility transport,” Durden said. “Having a Life Flight Network base as an additional resource in Redmond allows my department to have greater flexibility and ease the challenge of requesting critical air medical transport,” said Tim McLaren, Fire Chief at Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue. “How can you argue against providing timely critical care which meets
the needs of the services our residents have come to expect from us?”
memberships. Both organizations have extensive networks of participating providers.
How membership works Purchasing a membership in either organization gives individuals peace of mind of knowing that if they or their family members are transported by that provider’s air ambulance or its affiliates, the costs not covered by insurance would be paid by their membership. Costs of such flights average $10,000 and can run as high as $30,000. Memberships with AirLink are $50 annually for individuals, $55 for two members and $60 a year for a family. Air Life memberships are $60 annually for an individual and their family. Both organizations offer discounts on two year and longer
About Life Flight Life Flight Network is the largest air medical service membership program in the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West. It operates bases in Ontario, Aurora, Hillsboro, La Grande and Eugene, Ore.; Boise, Pocatello, Mountain Home, Sandpoint and Lewiston, Ida., and in Longview and Dallesport, Wash. Life Flight has a fleet of 11 medical helicopters, five fixed wing aircraft and four ground ambulances in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Membership covers air transport when a patient is emergently transported in the company’s aircraft. Information: www.lifeflight.org
Sunriver Fire Department to hold July open house
Free document shredding The Sunriver Police Department will sponsor its first document shredding and prescription medication drop-off event June 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the front parking lot of the Sunriver Police Department at 57455 Abbot Drive. SecureShred, a division of Bend Garbage & Recycling, will be collecting and shredding personal documents. This event is intended for personal residential document shredding and drug disposal, not for business or company disposal. No advance sorting is necessary as shredding equipment can destroy paperwork with paper clips and staples attached. File folders may also be shredded. The event is free to the public. We ask that you consider bringing a donation of non-perishable food to benefit Care and Share, Windriverorganization ad.pdf 1 5/18/12 8:26 AM food to local families. a local nonprofit that provides
Looking for something to do with the kids and grandkids? Check out the Sunriver Fire Department’s Open House every Friday in July, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. On-duty firefighters and paramedics will give tours of the station, of the fire trucks and ambulances, and give stickers and coloring books to children. The Sunriver Fire Department is located at 57475 Abbot Drive, between circles 3 and 4 in Sunriver. Information: 541-5938622, www.sunriversd.org
“The amount of (AirLink) members transported by reciprocating member services have been minimal,” Durden noted.
No changes to FireMed FireMed, a ground ambulance service that covers costs of ambulance transportation not paid by insurance, is not affected by the air ambulance competition or AirLink’s change to for-profit status. FireMed membership can be purchased individually or in combination with AirLink. FireMed membership is honored by more than 80 ambulance services in Oregon. Annual FireMed membership in the Sunriver, Crescent and La Pine area costs $58 per family. Elsewhere in Central Oregon the cost is $50 per family. There are approximately 250 FireMed members in Sunriver, and some 16,000 Central OrAbout AirLink AirLink has a helicopter sta- egon households participate in tioned at SCMC-Bend and a the program. fixed-wing turboprop airplane based at the Bend Airport. The Sunriver AirMedCare Network with Vacation Home which AirLink is now associSpecialist ated has reciprocity with more than 160 ground and air ambuPersonalized service lance services in 26 states. Most since 1985 of AirMedCare’s Network affiliBonded • Insured ates are based in the Midwest and South. Such locations may be valuable to people who travel frequently to those parts of the country or have immediate Phone/Fax family members there who are (541) 593-8903 members of the AirMedCare (800) 681-8903 Network. Information: www. Sunriver, OR airlinkcct.org
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Protect Your Zone Protect Your Own Myth: “I live in the forest because I like the trees. But what can I do about a raging wildfire that will destroy my home anyhow?”
Facts:
✔ During wildfires, most homes are lost as a result of ember showers that deposit glowing “fire brands” on vulnerable areas like roof valleys, gutters and lawn furniture. These embers smolder in gathered pine needles, leaves and even patio furniture cushions – eventually igniting and spreading to flammable structures such as fascia boards, decks and siding. Embers can travel as far as three miles from a wildfire – creating this type of secondary damage.
✔ Other homes lost during wildfires are a result of ground and “ladder” fuels that lead the fire directly to flammable structures and other components.
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Ensuring quality/on-time delivery of your project by maintaining a close working relationship with SROA • • • • • •
Interior & exterior remodelling design and construction services Deck design, installation & maintenance Custom paver entries & walkways, patios and stonework Siding, Window & Door, Trim replacement Spa enclosures & installation Landscape construction & ladder fuels reduction
Act now in Sunriver: ❑ Remove bitterbrush and ladder fuels from around your home and the base of trees within the home ignition zone (at least 20 feet around your home). Move woodpiles away from structures, decks. ❑ Prune tree limbs up to six feet high away from ladder fuels below trees. ❑ Recycle your brush and limbs. Ladder fuels roadside pickup in Sunriver is the first full week of the month through October. Smaller yard debris can be taken to the Lake Penhollow compost site off Cottonwood Road.
For more information: SROA Environmental Services (541) 593-1522
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Baseball and Father’s Day – a winning combination • Home Run at $25 per person with priority patio seating for the game, a VIP reception beginning at 5:30, scrumptious barbecue meal and beverage, entertainment and a souvenir. • The Triple Play ticket at $15 per person includes reserved seating, hot dog and a soda, and entertainment. • Run Batted In tickets are $7 per person and include general admission seating to the game. The game is open for any attendees, but only pre-sale tickets through COCOA will support
seniors in the community. A silent auction will also help raise needed funds and will be open to all at the event. Reservations for will call tickets for the COCOA evening of baseball can be made by calling COCOA at 541-678-5483 or using the form at www.coun cilonagnig.org All proceeds benefit COCOA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting dignity, wellbeing, security and independence for Central Oregon seniors for the past 36 years.
Fans cheer on the Bend Elks at a home game in Vince Genna Stadium in 2011. Attendance records were broken last year.
Central Oregon Council On Aging (COCOA) will host the popular Father’s Day Tribute Event Saturday, June 16, at Vince Genna stadium where the Bend Elks baseball team will take on the Corvallis Knights with the first pitch at 6:30 p.m. This event will include three ticket levels and proceeds benefit seniors in the tri-county region. Entertainment by the infamous San Diego Chicken guarantees a fun evening supporting a worthy cause. Ticket levels are:
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Mark your calendar. July 17 is a red-letter day. That’s when auditions will be held for the first production of Sunriver’s new community theater. Come prepared to wow the director and win the part you want in the Sunriver Stars production of “The Brementown Musicians.” Auditions will be at 6 p.m. in Benham Hall at SHARC. Artistic director Victoria Kristy-Zalewski shares some tips to help you prepare for your audition. You will be asked to introduce yourself and share your past experiences under the spotlight. You will be given a monologue to read (available at www.sunriverstars.com if you’d like to practice). You will also be asked to do some “cold” reading in character. You are encouraged to work on “voices” that might bring a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster to life on the stage. Don’t play it safe. Choose a specific attitude and go for it. Your audition will be different from others and you are more
likely to be remembered. Be prepared to take a different attitude on a second reading to show you can be flexible and take direction. Here are some other tips: • You don’t have to craft a whole character in a first reading. Settle for the real you… reacting to a remarkable situation in a remarkable and unique way. • Find the light on the stage and adjust your voice to the space… big space equals need for bigger voice. • Wear comfortable clothing. This will help you do your best, can evoke the character and may help the director see you in that part. •Get in character immediately. You don’t have time to grow into the part at auditions because most directors have made up their mind in the first minute. • Don’t ask to start over. Even if the audition is going badly, stay with it, focus on the script and go for it. • Don’t try to memorize the lines. A reading is a reading.
Trying to memorize the lines may add to your tension. • Bring a photo of yourself and a resume. It doesn’t need to be fancy. List your name and contact information (phone and email) and list your talents. Can you sing, dance, juggle, do magic, play an instrument or yodel? List it all. Have you been in plays and performed a myriad of roles? List your favorites. Is this your first time searching for your “inner star?” List that, too. Tell us what brought you to the audition. This version of the play is not a musical so you will not be asked to sing. If you do not want to act in the production but would like to help with sets or costumes or in any way, feel free to attend the auditions to get a feel for the play or contact the director through the website. The parts are open to high school age and older. Rehearsals will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday beginning July 18. Info: www.sunriverstars.com
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In June, book clubs read, discuss themes related to New England By Deon Stonehouse Themed months are great way to explore a region through literature. Each year we concentrate a part of the USA. This year we are having “A Month Of New England.” Our book clubs selections are set in New England, our newsletter feature books take place in New England, and we will have a list of books related to New England on our website. We hope you join us for an interesting book club discussion focusing on this region. Book club meetings are Monday evenings at 6:30 at Sunriver Books & Music, building 25C in The Village at Sunriver.
June 4 the Mystery Book Club begins our Month of New England with a discussion of Stephen L. Carter’s “The Emperor of Ocean Park.” Carter, a Yale law professor who once clerked for Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, is well acquainted with the world he creates. The story opens with Talcott Garland, a law professor at a New England University, facing the aftermath of his famous father’s death. Judge Oliver Garland was nominated to the US Supreme Court but his nomination went down in flames when a connection to an underworld figure was revealed. Oliver bequeathed his house
in Washington to his daughter, his Redskin tickets to his eldest son, and his Martha’s Vineyard vacation home to Talcott. His sister is positive their father was murdered and Ziegler, the underworld figure who torpedoed his father’s chances at the Supreme Court, is certain Oliver left instructions on “arrangements”. The pace is languid as Carter slowly brings together each element of the story. He takes time to let the reader know Talcott.
June 11 the Fiction Book Club discusses “Empire Falls” by Richard Russo, winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Empire Falls, Maine fell on hard times; the three mills closed, unemployment is high. Like many mill towns, Empire Falls has not been able to wrest itself from the subtle control of the mill owner. Still very wealthy, Mrs. Whiting owns most of the businesses in town and is not suffering from her mills’ closure in the way the town’s residents do.
Miles has been under her thumb since he left college to care for his mother. Twenty years on he is still managing the Empire Grill for Mrs. Whiting, kept in line by her promise to will the restaurant to him. The theme of family and generations runs through the story. Miles’ reprobate father, Max, is always getting into trouble. Miles loves his daughter and is very proud of her. His wife is leaving him for a slick health club owner. He has all these issues and is making little progress in resolving them until a secret and a tragedy force him to get his life in order.
June 16 the Classics Book Club discusses the “Human Stain” by Philip Roth. In the 1990s the nation was consumed by allegations and scandal against a president, it set a tone in the land. Coleman Silk is forced out of his position as a classics professor at a small Massachusetts college over allegations that he is a racist. He believes the very
Our Month of New England’s book club selections conclude with the Travel Essay discussion of “Mayflower” by Nathaniel Philbrick on June 25. Philbrick brings the voyage of the Mayflower into focus, with his knowledge of all things nautical he lets the reader experience what crossing the ocean would have been like in the 1600s. The pilgrims were deeply religious people who banded together to form a community based on their beliefs with a desire
to live in solitude and isolation. Their experience is not gentle. North America was already occupied, the intent of the pilgrims to convert the natives to Christianity and their sense of superiority lead inevitably to conflict and violence. In addition to our adult book clubs, we are starting a book club for the younger set. Carol Foisset will be leading the discussions. During the school year Carol teaches at Three Rivers School; we are grateful that she spends her summer at Sunriver Books & Music. The inaugural book club meeting is 4 p.m. Sunday, June 24 for a discussion of “The Fences Between Us” by Kirby Larson. Set in Seattle and Idaho, the story is told through the perspective of Piper Davis as she grapples with the implications of WWII. Piper’s brother is a sailor stationed at Pearl Harbor and her father is a minister with a mostly Asian congregation. The interment of the Japanese will have a profound effect on Piper. Information: 541-5932525, www.sunriverbooks. com
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travel agents. Thousands of agencies join this network and have access to an array of information. It is an enormous network of destination specialists, tour operators, hotels, transfer and transportation companies, suppliers and many other entities that help us do our job, all with the click of a button. If a client wanted to know about solar eclipse viewing and where in the world they can travel to experience this, I could go on Signature Travel Network and find it. Bon Appetit land the Food Network cruises and land packages are listed on this site. Some of the best tour operators in Africa can
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a day to day itinerary. I rely on the experts or destination specialists of a particular country to get information and help planning these pre- and post-cruise trips for my clients. Since I am not a land expert, I find this network very helpful. These specialists earn their living by knowing a particular region of the world. So, I let them book the land trip details… hotels, tours, cars, trains or transfers. Most hotels in the Signature Travel Network are premium or luxury hotels. If you are looking for a low cost, no frills vacation, they are the wrong source for information. Signature’s four- or
five-star rated hotels normally offer extra benefits, such as a full breakfast and $50 spa credit. There are other networks similar to Signature Travel Network. Virtuoso is one of them. The only down side to Virtuoso is they focus exclusively on ultraluxury accommodations, dining and transportation options. I am the first to admit I am not an expert at everything. I think the best travel agents are the ones who readily admit this, but know where to turn to access information quickly for the things they don’t know. Information: 541-385-0499, email: Betsy.Scherr@gmail.com
Sunriver Women’s Golf Association in swing with spring By Roxie Oglesby The season got off to a great start in April with a member appreciation day. This event always marks the first day the Meadows course opens. The format was a step aside scramble. A step aside scramble is when the team plays a scramble but the golfer whose ball is chosen has to sit out the next stroke. The resort hosted a post-match party with hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer. The weather was beautiful and everyone was happy to be back out on the course. April 27 was the official first day of club play at the Meadows course. There were 14 participants, which is a good number considering that many of our members are still basking in the sun of
warmer parts of the country. The game was Individual Low Gross, Low Net. KP’s were awarded on holes #4 and #16. Low Gross: 1st - 91 - Carol Woodruff; 2nd - 94 - Helen Brown; 3rd - 98 - Mary Condy Low Net: 1st - 70 - Susan Gilbreth; 2nd - 72 - Neoma Woischke; 3rd - 76 - Adele Johansen KP’s: #4 - Adele Johansen - let’s just say “it was on” and no one else was; #16 - Carol Woodruff - 24’ 6” Birdies: #6 - Susan Gilbreth Chip-Ins: #1 - Millie MacKenzie; #12 - Carol Woodruff May 2 play at Meadows was a Net Best Ball game with 2-person teams and KP’s on hole #8 and #13. 1st - 59 - Adele Johansen and Barbara Weybright; 2nd - 59 - Patty Simone and Susan Gilbreth; 3rd - 63 - Marianne Martin and Donna Loringer; 4th - 64 - Doris Yillik and Shenny Braemer. Chip - in: #5 - Susan Gilbreth Birdies: #5 - Susan Gilbreth; #16 - Barbara Weybright; #9 Marianne Martin; #4 - Doris
Yillik KP’s ($3 each): #8 - Adele Johansen (hmm, no measurement given...); #13 - Donna Loringer 4’9” The Woodlands course was scheduled to open May 25 and the SWGA’s first play day there will be May 30. Competitive team play begins June 7 with Sunriver competing against Prineville at Black Butte Ranch on the Big Meadows course. An opening brunch and meeting will be held at the home of Andi Northcote in Crosswater Friday, June 8, 10:30 a.m. We will be welcoming new members and returning members to the 2012 SWGA Season. It is not too late to join in on the fun with a group of wonderful ladies. For information about the 18-hole group contact Sue Revere 541-598-9223 or email srevere@me.com For 9-hole group contact Kathy Wrightson phone 503880-0990, or email bobnka tie10@msn.com
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Asia Watch: From food and language to golf and politics in Singapore for eight years. By Michael J. Ranieri My issues with rice What you should know about I know that brown rice is all the Chinese language the rage because it is more nutriI’m frequently asked about tious than the more common the languages spoken in China, white rice or “bai Taiwan, Hong Kong mi fan,” but I have and Macau. The offito say that white rice cial language in both tastes so much better. China and Taiwan is I have another beef Mandarin Chinese. with rice: While I can While Mandarin eat rice with Chinese is taught in school, food at lunch or dinspoken in governner, I draw the line ment circles and in at breakfast unless it Michael Rainieri the courts, a local diais made in a congee, lect, Shanghainese in a kind of porridge which is com- Shanghai for example, would be monly called either “xi fan” or spoken in the home. In Taiwan, “zhou” depending on where you for the majority of its people, this live in China. would be Taiwanese (minnanhua). In Hong Kong, English and Food in Southeast Asia Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Chinese (the Cantonese dialect) Thai cuisine get a lot of attention, are the official languages, while but Indonesian and Malaysian Mandarin is becoming more food is also very tasty and sorely widely accepted. In Macau, both under rated. If you can’t get to Chinese (Cantonese) and PorIndonesia or Malaysia, a trip tuguese (Macau was a colony of to Singapore would be good Portugal for more than 400 years) enough. You can get high quality are Macau’s official languages. Mandarin is the language that and relatively inexpensive Malaysian, Indonesian and Indian I learned and what is currently food in the “Lion City.” How I taught all across the U.S. and miss the satays, nasi goreng and around the world. If you want Tandoori chicken from that part to do business in China it really of the world. If you don’t believe helps to speak Mandarin. I also me about how special the food is found Mandarin to be helpful in Singapore ask our friends here when traveling to Singapore, in Sunriver, Doug and Sue Seator. Malaysia and to some extent InThey were fortunate to have lived donesia and Vietnam. All of these
countries have large Chinese Korea’s economic success. Korean communities where Mandarin companies sell brand name qualis spoken or at least understood. ity products (think Kia, Hyundai and Samsung). It is one of the top Golf in Thailand If you like golf you have to ten trading nations in the world, play a few rounds in Thailand. and per capita income has reCentral Oregonians will find cently climbed to over $20,000. the heat and humidity oppres- So, despite my concerns, I am sive, but you’ll love the way your pleased to note that Korea has three female caddies pamper you. become an example to other One caddie will always be ready countries in Asia. Officials from to wipe your brow with a cold Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos and towel when you perspire. An- Cambodia are all now flocking other holds an umbrella to shade to Korea to study their achieveyou from the sun. And finally, ments. The sole purpose of Korea the third provides the normal Foundation, a new government caddie functions, like looking department of public diplomacy, for your ball, lining up putts, is to cater to visiting government filling in your divots, etc. Be ministers and bureaucrats. sure to get a massage when you’re done. By the way, I hope you are following the accomplishments of Yani Tseng who hails from Taiwan. She happens to be the best woman golfer in the world right now.
South Korean econ model Over the years, I often agreed with investment analysts and think tanks that criticized the “chaebols” (family run business conglomerates) in South Korea for a lack of transparency, hiding profits, and for having little or no corporate governance. But there is no doubt that with heavy government support, these companies paved the way for South
The wolf vs. the pig Candidates who recently ran for chief executive of Hong Kong, the equivalent of prime minister, president or mayor, disappointed me. The public in Hong Kong is aware of their shortcomings, although they have very little say in the matter. Hong Kong’s 7.1 million people have yet to enjoy direct elections. Instead, the chief executive (what an odd title) is determined by an election committee that is filled with billionaires, academics and professionals. On March 25, after a campaign marked by scandal and mudslinging by the two main candidates, this panel of 1,132
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voting members, chose Leung Chun-ying, a self-made businessman who the Hong Kong press dubbed “the wolf.” His opponents described him as “ruthless and unscrupulous” and not to be trusted. Hong Kong’s business tycoons don’t like him because they feel he has old-fashioned communist values for, among other things, proposing to increase land supply on which to build more low-income housing and for providing residents with taxbreaks to help them buy homes. Leung’s opponent was Henry Tang who was nicknamed “the pig” in the press. Why? The media was unimpressed with his intellect to say the least. On paper Tang had all the right credentials (many senior positions in the government), but revelations about his love affair and the illegal construction at his villa really damaged his image. It is a shame that Hong Kong still doesn’t have direct elections and that this freewheeling capitalist hub cannot produce more capable leaders. Editor’s note: Asia Watch is written by Sunriver resident Michael Ranieri who lived in Taiwan, Bangkok and Hong Kong for 23 years while working in the banking industry. He is married to Joyce, a Chinese woman from Taiwan, and they have two sons.
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Home maintenance: Should you install a burglar alarm? By Shannon Bassett Clients often ask me if they should install a security system in their vacation home. Over the last seven years I have increasingly answered yes. According to neighborhoodscout. com, one out of every 31
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I had one home where a remodel with new windows meant a small change to the security system. The company had no local repairmen; consequently the house went unprotected for over two weeks while waiting for a technician to come over from Portland. Make sure you feel confident and secure with your selected security company and their employees. You want to know who you are inviting into your home since they will be installing your system and privy to all the alarm codes. Referrals from a reliable source such as your caretaker, neighbor or realtor are best. When choosing an alarm system, features to look for include remote access for viewing the house or turning the alarm on and off for guests. Logging on and seeing the house temperature and adjusting it remotely is great with our variable weather in Central Oregon. Don’t be put off by price. In addition to saving money on potential replacement of stolen items and/or repairs, many insurance companies give discounts for homes with monitored alarm systems. Be sure to take advantage of this savings with your homeowners insurance and check the requirements prior to installation. Once you’ve got your alarm system installed and activated and your caretaker at the helm, you can relax almost as much as you would if you were actually here in Sunriver. Shannon Bassett provides home management and concierge services to vacation homeowners. 541-317-3088, shannon@ homefridays.com
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Sunriver Real Estate news: Enjoy a home purchase high, instead of buyer’s remorse nishing, or does it come furBy Ginny Kansas-Meszaros It should be fun to go home nished • Which Sunriver amenishopping. You’ve saved some shekles, and you can picture ties are associated with the your loved ones gathering for property • Longevity of ownerheartwarming times in your ship and/or how new home. quickly sales turn But there can be over in the neighspeed bumps along borhood the way you may not • Difference be aware of, and your between average home-buying experilisting price and ence could be as units sale price predictable as a deal • Utility costs of the cards. • Whether or As the Kenny Rogers hit song goes: Ginny Kansas-Mezaros not the SHARC assessment has been “You gotta know when to hold ’em, know paid off or what the payment when to fold ’em, know when plan is (the assessment can be to walk away, and know when rolled into the home’s purchase to run. You never count your price and paid off at sale) • If it’s a townhouse or conmoney when you’re sittin’ at the table. There’ll be time do, how much and what reenough for countin’ when the serve funds are budgeted and when will those be allocated in dealin’s done.” As a realtor, I’m happy to a per owner fee • What is the home’s current share a two-part series on the home buying experience. footprint ratio? This could First, we’ll concentrate on affect future expansion, deck, what properties should make driveway or garage addition the cut for buyers. And in the and impact future market July Scene I’ll focus on the value • What has the seller investprocess and potential issues that buyers and sellers can go ed in the property and what is through during a typical sale. still owed For example, of the 11 vilBy breaking down the steps, you’ll be better prepared for lages and more than 20 subthe mental game of selecting, associations in Sunriver, there funding and negotiating the are several in which you are deal best for you — taking not allowed to have nightly into consideration the others rentals or install a hot tub. you’ll be playing with. In order There may also be additional to end up with the winning sub-association fees above and hand, you and your real estate beyond your regular Sunriver broker need to discuss and maintenance fees that could evaluate the following before affect your money diet. purchasing your Sunriver The complexity of buying dream home: in a planned community has • Current market value of pros and cons. The devil is in the home against recent com- the details. This is where due parable “pending” and “sold” diligence plays in the deal. You properties in the area • The average square foot of comparable properties • How functional is the home’s floor plan for your needs • The home’s potential need for repairs, what those repairs cost and remodeling compared to its future value • The taxes, home insurance and mortgage insurance consequences • The most advantageous loan vehicle or if cash will be used in negotiating the deal • Cost of fees above and beyond the HOA maintenance fees with a particular Sunriver neighborhood • What is the ratio of rentals to full-time or second homeowners on the street • If a rental is desired, what is the rental history, if any? What can the home expect as a rental income projection • What is the cost for fur-
or doing your own bookings, tures, flooring, tile or granite marketing, housecleaning, countertops, interior painting and/or composite roofs. The maintenance, etc. A successful Sunriver rental spendy improvements are rehome is all about location, locating plumbing, electrical, number of guests it can accom- heating/ventilation systems, modate and proximity to ame- removing or adding walks, nities. A hot tub may only add room additions to the current about 10 more nights a month. floor plan, window or exterior Larger homes, recent remodels siding replacement. and those that are pet-friendly or with master suites are in Home buying homework Rental or vacation getaway Go to www.ginnyk.com to Sunriver enjoys an active short supply and earn a higher download a worksheet that and successful rental market in per-night average. you can fill out to guestimate one of the most unique resort your monthly costs for having settings in Central Oregon. If A home to retire to If you want a vacation home a Sunriver home, whether you you decide to pursue a home as a rental/vacation property, you where you can retire or pass are wanting a rental or your will need to evaluate the prop- along to your family, then you future dream home. In next month’s story I will erty with a different strategy. will be playing a different card The average 3 bedroom/2 bath game altogether. A primary or discuss the unexpected wild home yields approximately vacation home is all about the cards of the home-buying 100-125 rental nights a year merit of its floor plan, prop- process and what to mentally or approximately $24,000, erty, amenities and located prepare for — from getting of which about $12,000- on less traveled or less rented your mortgage pre-approved $14,000 actually ends up in streets. Sunriver’s quiet north and writing an offer, to interyour pocket. You could also end gets less traffic and noise. preting the preliminary title consider using the property for report, inspections, appraisals a “long-term rental,” which is Flipping a fixer and going through closing proIf you are looking for a cedures from both the buyer less wear-and-tear and greater profit with the tenant paying fixer-up you can flip for profit, and seller perspective. you need to know how much the utility bills. Remember, however, that a you’re willing to spend in Ginny Kansas-Meszaros is good vacation rental doesn’t repairs and buy 5-10 percent principal broker with Patrick turn a profit when you con- below the asking price. Since Real Property Services with sider 29-50 percent of the most Sunriver homes were de- expertise buying and selling gross may go to a property veloped in the 1970s, some 75 throughout Central Oregon. management company for percent of the homes may need She can be reached at 541-977housekeeping, marketing and some replacement or upgrades 2710 or ginny.m.kansas@gmail. maintenance checks. With such as: appliances, light fix- com or www.ginnyk.com your profit, you usually cover For The the cost of utilities, hot tub servicing and recreation access. Finest The only payoff of a rental Carpet Cleaning property is the tax shelters, in Sunriver write-offs for “inventory,” Call mortgage deductions and using the property as your own Stan’s Carpet Cleaning vacation getaway. 593-2133 You can bump up your profit Serving Sunriver Since 198O by carefully comparing property management contract fees and your agent must carefully research where you want to buy, and if you plan accordingly, you will reach your goal and stay within your budget. What is your planned use of the home? Will it be your primary residence, vacation home or future income property?
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Smokey Bear, Woodsy Owl appearances at High Desert Museum Two classic American icons and a multitude of hands-on activities explore the importance of protecting forest ecosystems during the exhibit “Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl: Home Sweet Home,” May 11 through Sept. 16 at the High Desert Museum. Smokey Bear will make special appearances through Sept. 16. Check highdesertmuseum.org for dates. The museum’s largest gallery is transformed into woodland, urban and stream settings. The exhibit’s fun and engaging hands-on activities encourage families to spend time together outdoors, and inspire children to discover and care for the natural resources that sustain our world – our home sweet home. The nearly 1,500-square-foot, green-built exhibit’s hands-on activities and related programming underscore the importance of protecting ecosystems and highlight ways to reduce, reuse and recycle resources. It offers a variety of educational activities, costumes, puppets and props that are especially appealing for children ages 2-8.
Visitors can immediately put their inspiration into action by heading outside to do the Smokey Trek. Children will use their trek booklets and visit stations created by the museum along its paths, and discover the interdependence of elements in an ecosystem and a healthy forest. The museum and the U.S. Forest Service have a long and proud tradition of reaching out to Americans on behalf of conservation. Smokey Bear is perhaps one of the most recognized symbols, by both children and adults, for his
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Legendary comedian and performer Bill Cosby will visit Central Oregon for one performance on Sunday, July 22 at 1 p.m. at Hooker Creek Arena at Deschutes County Fairgrounds. “It’s an honor to bring this man who has filled our homes with laughter for so many years... and beyond laughter, he has challenged paradigms, shifted public opinions, and even shaped our popular culture,” said love in his special brand of Cameron Clark, owner humor and insight. and events producer at C3 Cosby has received the Events. “He’s iconic, a criti- Kennedy Center Honors, cal fiber in American his- the Presidential Medal of tory; a teacher, a humorist, Freedom (America’s highest and a truth-teller. We have civilian honor), the Mark been wanting to bring him Twain Prize for American to Central Oregon for more Humor, and the Marian than 20 years, and this op- Anderson Award. portunity was perfect.” Tickets are on sale inAs one of America’s most person or charge-by-phone beloved comedians, Cosby at Newport Avenue Market, captivates generations of fans 541-382-3940. Prices start Three Electric withCreeks his comedy routines, at $32 for floor general, and Residential • Remodel iconic• Commercial albums and best- will sell at $38 for upper selling books such as Father- concourse general and $54 hood.Greg His Dixon unique comedy for floor reserved. Limited Supervising Electrician transcends age, gender and general admission tickets cultural barriers. His relaxed, will also be available at Ray’s Cell: 541.948.4204 • Fax: 541.593.1834 conversational style relies Food Place in Prineville. Email: threecreeksgreg@msn.com on• Sunriver, warm, anecdotal Sponsorship opportuniP.O. Box 3274 OR 97707childhood recollections instead of ties are available. Contact CCB #67986 • Electrical Contractors Lic. #C620 one-liners and gags. Cosby tiffany@c3events.com for When you fire up refuses to tell racial jokes or more information. that BBQ - make use profanities, which grants him access to fans of all ages For more information on sure it’s powered and backgrounds. Cosby, visit www.billcosby. by propane... Cosby’s latest book, “I com Three Creeks Didn’t Ask to BeElectric Born, But For more details and upCharcoal grills Residential • Commercial • Remodel I’m Glad I Was,” was a New dates on Cosby’s visit to are not allowed York Times bestseller. Cosby Central Oregon, visit www. Greg talks about Dixon the Bible, being c3events.com or find C3 in Sunriver! Supervising Electrician a grandfather, and his first Events on Facebook.
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June activities and events at Central Oregon’s High Desert Museum June 2 Author Talk: Rick Steber Oregon author Rick Steber reads from his latest book, “A Promise Given.” This fast paced narrative quickly pulls the reader into a Northwest setting around World War II. 2 p.m. June 9 Smokey & Woodsy Lecture Series: The Bear and I Former U.S. Forest Service firefighter Les Joslin shares his lifelong relationship with Smokey, the bear featured in advertising campaigns since 1944. Join Les afterward for a tour of our restored 1938 High Desert Ranger Station. 2 p.m. June 16 Solar Viewing Safely observe our nearest star from the museum meadow with equipment from Pine Mountain Observatory and Sunriver Nature Center (weather permitting). 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 22 Pervasive Invasives: Animals Explore how invasive animals and insects affect the High Desert. Come and learn about how these species, such as the wild boar, became unwanted residents of this region, and what we can do help stop their impact on our native wildlife. June 23 Prospecting and Panning Stake a claim, pan for gold, and strike it rich at our re-
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created outdoor High Desert placer mine, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $2 per miner. 26 Bat Walk Join an exciting evening expedition in search of bats on our grounds using echolocation equipment. Discover more about these flying, mosquitogobbling mammals and their important role in our ecosystems. 8:15-9:30 p.m. Members, $3; non-members, $5. RSVP: 541-382-4754 ext. 241 30 Solar Viewing 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Daily schedule 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Desert Dwellers Show The High Desert is home to many exciting creatures. Meet a few up close, such as a porcupine, badger, reptile or raptor, and discover how each thrives. 10 a.m. Nature Walk Join a guide who will share fascinating facts about the plants you’ll encounter on our grounds and in the High Desert. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit the High Desert Ranger Station beginning July 1 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Otter Talk Monday-Friday Meet at the otter exhibit to discover this animal’s role in the environment and how
their bodies are adapted to their aquatic lifestyle. 10:30 a.m., 12:30,1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Bird of Prey Talk Join a wildlife specialist for a closer look at a raptor, and learn about its role in the High Desert. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 1904 Miller Family Ranch and Sawmill Join the Miller family in tending the garden, cross-cut sawing and playing games as you learn what a pioneer family needed to live on the High Desert frontier more than 100 years ago. 11:30 a.m. Raptors of the Desert Sky Be inspired by the agility of hawks, owls and other raptors in flight as they soar around you. Our biologist narrates, addressing each species’ hunting techniques, diet and conservation status. Be prepared to stand outside during the 30-minute program. Dress for a hike on a rough trail. Good walking shoes, hats, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended. Not accessible to strollers and wheelchairs. Weather permitting. Members, $2; non-members, $3 per person, plus admission; ages 4 and under, free. Tickets available at admissions. 11:30 a.m. Cat Talk Monday-Friday Wild cats play an important
role in the High Desert. Meet at our live lynx and bobcat atriums, and learn how to identify them in the wild. 2:45 pm Hall of Exploration and Settlement Exhibit Tour, Monday-Saturday Join a guide to journey through the 19th century in the High Desert, from a Native
American shelter and fur trade encampment to the Oregon Trail, an underground mine and an 1880s boomtown. See Smokey Bear article on previous page. Information: 541-382-4754, http://www.highdesertmuseum.org
Sunriver Tennis 2012 SCHEDULE June 10: French Open Breakfast Party Live on the big screen at the SHARC 6 a.m.
June 14-17: Summer Solstice Tournament June 21-24: USTA Senior Tournament June 24-27: USTA Super Senior/70+ Tournament June 28: Poker Night On-court Mixer/Social July 8: Wimbledon Finals Breakfast Party Live on the big screen at the SHARC 6 a.m.
July 19: Pickleball On-court Aug. 2: Skills Night On-court Aug. 17-19: USTA Adult Mixed Tournament Aug. 19-21: USTA Senior Mixed Tournament Aug. 23: Ping Pong Night Mixer/Social Sept. 7-9: Team Cup Challenge Tournament Sept. 10: U.S. Open Finals Party
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A chorus of one: Tennis courts: good for Sunriver and should be improved
commentary By Jonathan Kahnoski In their letter in April’s Scene, Alex and Nancy Beattie are correct; Sunriver needs more park space. They are wrong about tennis. Two quick facts: SROA owns 26 courts – not the 35 the Beatties mention. The 15 other courts are owned by the Resort and various condo associations and are not available for tournaments. No question, Fort Rock Park is heavily used. Several years ago, an amenities master plan proposed two such additional park/playground spaces - one near the Meadow Village tennis courts at the south end of Sunriver and one at the Marketplace tennis courts adjacent to Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Both locations have room for playgrounds and
are near water and sewer lines to make water fountains and restrooms feasible. The plan also suggested mini-parks – a grassy area, a picnic bench, perhaps a water fountain and/or restroom – scattered along the pathways. For years, Sunriver has hosted tennis tournaments at the North Courts. Organizations like staging tournaments here because we have so many well-maintained courts and plenty of lodging. These visitors and guests have discretionary income to spend in our restaurants and village shops. If they enjoy their experience, they may opt to vacation here or consider purchasing a home. However, as nice as our courts are, the port-a-potties we provide instead
of proper restrooms don’t make a good impression. The property adjacent to the North Courts offers Sunriver something unique in Central Oregon and possibly one of two in Oregon – a stadium court where tournament semifinals and finals can be played with bleachers for spectators. One idea is to add a tennis welcome center with restrooms and lockers and a pro-shop selling tennis attire or a cold drink, and offering racket restringing and maybe repair. A welcome center would greatly enhance the experience of our tennis guests. If we have too many courts, we can reduce some neighborhood courts from two to one, and we can build small parks
adjacent to the courts. We also can find space for a dog park or two. Parks and tennis courts are not mutually exclusive. Nationally, unlike golf the last few years, tennis is not a declining sport. It has been the fastest-growing traditional sport in the country, increasing 46 percent in the decade 2000-2010. Yes, the high desert climate limits our tennis season; it limits our golf season, too. Do we have too many golf courses? Sunriver already has the tennis courts; the addition of a tennis welcome center would make us a first class location for tournaments – high school championships, U.S. Tennis Association regional tournaments and the like. Tennis can be a winner for Sunriver.
Regional news from Sunriver’s perspective in a nutshell Business Briefs velopment announced in • Bend is proposing late April. The designation business would have qualiincentives includfied the county for ing quadrupling priority for fedof its enterprise eral contracts to zone and perhaps small businesses a zero-percent fiin economically nancing of develdistressed regions. opment fees. “Our Two federal agenu n e m p l o y m e n t Jonathan Kahnoski cies use a complex rate is still above formula involving 11 percent in Deschutes unemployment, poverty and County,” said Bend mayor census statistics to identify Jeff Eager, “and we need areas struggling economito do everything we can to cally. After the 2000 census, make it possible for private both Jefferson and Crook companies to create jobs…” counties qualified, but DeExpansion of the city’s en- schutes was in the midst of terprise zone from 1,082 a real estate-driven boom. acres to over 4,000 acres The good times lasted right requires approval from state up to the recession starting officials. If approved, new in 2008. However, to make and expanding businesses their determination, the would receive property tax federal agencies look at a fivebreaks for three to five years. year time period – in this case For example, on a $1 million from 2005 to 2010 – during investment, a business would most of which Deschutes save $36,000 to $60,000 in County was doing well. Sen. property taxes. On $50 mil- Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., tried to lion in assessed value eligible have the lag time shortened for the tax breaks, the city to no avail. To qualify as a would lose about $550,000 HUBZone, a metropolitan in property tax revenue over county like Deschutes need10 years. The proposed new ed a poverty rate of 25 perzone includes all commercial cent or more or have at least and industrial land in Bend, half of all households with adding areas near Northwest incomes less than 60 percent Crossing, part of Juniper of the median household inRidge, the industrial park come in the area. Deschutes along Southwest Colorado County failed to meet either Avenue, downtown Bend, criterion. the areas around the Forum • Carrera Motors of Bend Shopping Center on the east has opened Carrera Medford, side and the Cascade Shop- featuring pre-owned vehicles ping Center in north Bend. from European manufactur• Deschutes County is ers (including Jaguars, Range not eligible for designation Rovers and Ferraris, as well as as a Historically Under- German-made autos) for sale utilized Business Zone, or or rent and a service center HUBZone, the Department staffed with qualified techniof Housing and Urban De- cians. The dealer remodeled Page 44
a 30,000-square-foot building on a 4-acre site. “A lot of customers like to buy here from Carrera Motors, but they wish they had a service option in Medford,” according to John Younger, general manager of the new facility. See www.CarreraMedford. com for more information. • Epic Aircraft in Bend has purchased its manufacturing facility at Bend Municipal Airport and hired 17 new employees since the company was bought by Engineering LLC, of Moscow, Russia, in early March, bringing total employment to 40. The purchase of the 90,000-square-foot building was completed at the end of April. The asking price was $3.8 million but Epic paid $2.85 million, according to Deschutes County records. • Bend’s Visitor Center may have started selling local brews by the end of May, if the Oregon Liquor Control Commission has granted a license to Visit Bend, the tourism-promotion agency that operates the center. Plans are to sell bottled beer from the breweries on Visit Bend’s Bend Ale Trail as well as wine made locally. “The growing attraction of the craft-beer industry in Central Oregon, as well as the distilleries and the winemakers, have [sic] become a big part of our tourism appeal,” said Doug La Placa, president and CEO of Visit Bend. La Placa indicated he doesn’t expect to sell a lot of packaged beer and wine, perhaps a few thousand dollars worth annually. According to Visit Bend, craft breweries
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are a growing tourism attraction, with over 3,000 people visiting all the breweries on the Bend Ale Trail in the past year. The agency also announced its Beer For A Year Sweepstakes in which participants can purchase a ticket for $10 – the winner to get about $2,500 in certificates redeemable at breweries around Bend. The amount covers the cost of one beer and a tip for each day of the year. Class notes The Sisters School District is weighing adoption of a weekly schedule of early dismissal on Wednesday afternoons and a major upgrade of its technology resources to allow the district to move away from textbooks and towards laptops with Internet connections. The new schedule is similar to that used by Bend-La Pine schools and the Redmond School District, which sets aside the time on Wednesday afternoons for teacher training. Students are dismissed around noon. Currently, the Sisters schools start an hour later on Wednesday mornings to make time for training. If adopted, the schedule would take effect at the beginning of the 20122013 school year. The idea of abandoning textbooks for high-speed Internet access to current information is intended to save money in the long run, according to Superintendent Jim Golden, who noted textbooks can cost $70 to $90 a book, even in volume purchases. If the entire upgrade were done at once, the cost would be almost $1
million. Instead, the district will implement the upgrade in stages, phasing out purchase of new textbooks along the way. “It’s much better for us to invest our limited resources in technology rather than textbooks,” said Golden, noting teachers can use online resources to design instruction that matches state education standards. • Bend’s Summit High School is the top-ranked high school in Central Oregon and 13th best high school in the state, according to rankings by US News and World Report released in early May. The ranking, based on data from the 200910 school year, placed Summit in the top five percent of high schools nationally. By contrast, the Oregon Department of Education uses data from 2010-11 for its annual reports of adequate yearly progress (AYP) based on standardized state tests, but not the results of advanced placement (AP)and international baccalaureate (IB) tests. US News employs a three-step process to rank schools. A school must meet a certain minimum at each step to advance to consideration at the next step. The first weighs performance on standardized tests and, taking into account the school’s population of economically disadvantaged students, insuring the school is performing better than “statistical expectations.” The second step requires a school’s minority and economically disadvantaged students perTurn to Nutshell, page 46 SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2012
Solarium: Letters from our readers
commentary Impacts of pathway to Lava Lands
Shenny Braemer, Sunriver I just attended a Pathways Task Force meeting and want to share my thoughts. This pathways team has certainly been hard at work for several months on ideas to improve our pathways. We all know what a significant asset pathways are to Sunriver owners and visitors. I left the meeting with a bit of concern that the “Lava Land to Sunriver” paved pathway seemed like a done deal and that it would invite lots of pathway users who were neither Sunriver owners nor guests of owners. Though our rules may
be hard to enforce “at present” regarding who gets to use our pathways, they still belong to us. I fully appreciate that the decision to build the Lava Land pathway was not ours, and our pathway team has worked very hard to make it a positive and safe recreation amenity when it is built, however I think we need to go further. I recommend that we begin charging those who are neither Sunriver owners or guests of owners to use our pathways. We can sell day use, season use, etc. passes. Perhaps they can be sold and monitored by our Bike Patrol. We can put this extra revenue toward operating expenses of our precious new SHARC.
Editor’s note: Back in the early 1990s, there was a push to require licensing of bicycles so that unauthorized users of the pathways could be identified. A three-month survey in summer of 1994 revealed that less than two percent of bicycle riders were not Sunriver owners or guests.
Praise for Sunriver EMTs
Joan and Percy Lewis, Sunriver We are so lucky to have such wonderful EMTs and firefighters here in Sunriver. They go above and beyond their call of duty to help people and the community. In April, the EMTs came to our home to help with a medical problem and they noticed
a safety issue. They said they would like to fix it for us, and they did. This was no small fixit job. It took several of them nearly every day for about a week to complete the work and the result is beautiful. These guys are very community minded and they love to help people, and when the time and resources are available, that is what they do! Special thanks go to B shift and Captain Willis, and a few from C shift as they are the ones that spotted the problem and fixed it. As they told me, though, all of them like to help others. A very big thank you to all of them!
From the editor’s desk: If only more people were so patient By Brooke Snavely
Not long after SHARC got its own phone number, John Gibson of First Choice Properties in Sunriver began receiving calls from people trying to reach the new facility. The phone number for SHARC is 585-5000 but people are assuming it has a 593 prefix, dialing 5935000 and reaching First Choice Properties instead. “Just say that when they call 593-5000 they may get someone hustling them to buy a house,” Gibson said. In fact, Gibson has sold a few properties to people who called his business by accident over the years. Some wrong-number callers were so impressed by his knowledge of Sunriver, his willingness to help and his kindness, that they hired him for real estate transactions without meeting him in person. Dialing the 593 prefix is an understandable mistake. The 593 prefix has been in use since Sunriver was established in 1968. The vast majority of local SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2012
Sunriver phone numbers use the 593 prefix… but not all. In the past few years the 598 prefix was added because the phone companies were running out of 593 numbers. It’s the same story with Oregon area codes. Initially, everyone in the state had a 503 area code. In 1995, Oregon had experienced sufficient population growth to warrant splitting the state and adding the 541 area code. In 2000, area code 971, which partially overlays 503, was created and most recently, 458 was added in 2010 as an overlay of 541. The same sort of thing is happening with local telephone prefix numbers in Sunriver. SROA installed a voice over Internet protocol (VOIP) phone system a few years ago. It provides flexibility and expandability. SROA now has 20 digital phone lines for the price of 10 conventional analog phone lines, and extensions to every employee, department and far-flung facility, including the North Pool and adjacent tennis facility. And while SROA’s existing phone numbers didn’t change (administration remains 593-2411 for example) the new digital lines, including those at SHARC,
were assigned a completely new prefix: 585. And that’s what is causing people to call First Choice Properties instead of SHARC. Gibson, bless his tolerant heart, understands. Long before he began receiving mis-dialed calls for SHARC, he received phone calls for Sportsman’s Warehouse, Dr. Skotte’s office, Sunriver Resort and the golf course, to name a few. “It’s just a learning curve. For over 40 years 593 has been the dominant prefix in Sunriver. People just dial it automatically. For a while I was getting calls for some stock brokerage in Florida because their area code was 941. Perhaps to people who are hard of hearing nine sounds like five,” Gibson suggested graciously. Gibson said of all the wrong-number callers, he’s observed a pattern: “Wholesale Sports callers are the nicest. They’re fisherman and outdoorsmen and they always seem to be in a jovial mood. The grumpiest people are the ones who think I’m the golf course. I’ve had people insist they called the right number even when they obviously misdialed. It got so bad with one individual who refused to accept that he hadn’t dialed
the golf course that I finally said, ‘What tee time do you want? You want a cart with that?’ I wish I’d been at the pro shop when he showed up and didn’t actually have a tee time.” Gibson has had the 5935000 phone number since 1998. The number used to be associated with a house on 2 Tokatee Lane that Gibson helped sell. Gibson liked the number, asked permission of the home seller and Qwest (now CenturyLink) and bought it for $7. Gibson said he could easily write a feature-length article about the goofy misdialed calls he’s received and the ways he’s tried to help. “The funniest calls are to the lodge at 3 a.m. They are three sheets to the wind asking for bellhop service back to their rooms. Sometimes it was obvious they couldn’t find their way back so I called the lodge shuttle and arranged a pick up.” Gibson said the 593-5000 calls are routed to his cell phone so he doesn’t miss any calls, but he’s learned to turn his cell phone off at night. After all, there are only so many requests for bell service in the wee hours a Realtor can stomach. As the automated message says: Please check the number and try again.
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Pickleball courts Anita Lohman, Sunriver The game of pickleball is really catching on in Sunriver in that it is a good game for seniors and youngsters alike. Although we have two pickleball courts in Fort Rock Park, they are not designated specifically to the game. They lack the appropriate height net and court markings just for pickleball. Pickleball is played with paddles and whiffle balls. The courts are smaller than tennis courts. This winter, Sage Springs Spa offered classes in pickleball, introducing the game to many of us here in Sunriver and surrounding areas, much to our delight. Not only is the game fun, but it provides an excellent cardio-vascular workout as well. It is my hope that the SROA Recreation Committee will convert some less used tennis courts to pickleball courts so that all those who wish to play this sport will have access to courts dedicated for that specific sport.
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form better on state tests than the statewide averages for those groups. Any school that meets this standard is eligible for at least an “honorable mention.” The third step focuses on how well a school prepares its students for college by assessing participation and success rates of seniors on either AP or IB tests. In addition to Summit, three Central Oregon high schools received honorable mentions: Redmond Proficiency Academy, Mountain View High and La Pine High. • Oregon State University – Cascades Campus, is growing slowly, painfully. Beginning in the fall, the campus will house its graduate program classes at its new center in a business park on Southwest Colorado Avenue. Campus administrators already have occupied their offices, and remodeling work is under way to create classrooms and offices. The campus will occupy most of the building’s 29,000 square feet, but some space will be leased to local businesses. OSU-Cascades
also announced adding two bachelor degree programs, one in energy engineering and management and the other in exercise and sports science. Hoping to offer a full slate of lower division as well as upper division courses by 2025, campus officials are pushing for degrees in subject areas ranging from creative writing to sustainability. This fall, they hope to offer a degree that combines social sciences like sociology and anthropology with community development and leadership. They also plan a master’s in teaching, with a math and sciences endorsement, for next year. • The arts have taken a beating in Central Oregon the last few years, with the Cascade Festival of Music closing for financial reasons and Arts Central abandoning downtown Bend’s historic Goodwillie-Allen-Rademacher house because of loitering and criminal activities in the adjacent Riverfront Plaza. In mid-April, Brad Hills, co-founder and executive artistic director of Innovation Theatre Works, sent an email advising supporters the
theatre group needed to average 50 paying customers over its remaining 10 showings of Waiting for Godot to keep its doors open. Evidently, they were successful because their website is announcing “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield to open June 8 (preview June 7) and run Wednesdays through Sundays until June 24. See their website at www.innovationtw.org. Follow-ups Deschutes County’s on-site employee heath clinic is delivering the promised savings, according to information the county released in late April. For the first time since 2001, when the county began self-insuring its employee health plans, employee health insurance claims may decline two percent, or almost $280,000, compared to the prior year. Dave Inbody, assistant to the county administrator, believes the county may save $500,000 in the 2011-2012 budget year that ends June 30, which would more than pay the $176,000 expense of opening the clinic. The savings are calculated by adding up the
costs of the clinic, dividing that total by the number of patient visits, and then comparing that number with the average cost of an office visit to a local health care provider. However, the county does not include the $857,000 it cost to operate the clinic for the last 12 months. It does include those clinic costs in the county’s total health care expenditures, which Marty Wynne, county finance director and treasurer, expects to increase by $800,000 this year. • Sisters city council and city manager managed to reconcile in mid-April after serious disagreements among council members over the manager’s performance erupted in January. The council agreed on a new evaluation that included a requirement the city manager develop a work plan to meet goals specified in the review. The new review, which ranks the city manager, Eileen Stein, on a scale of one to five across 30 criteria, still shows division within the city council. One council member rated Stein a five in most criteria and another rated Stein a one in most criteria. Narratives following the review sections don’t identify which council members made which comments, some quite
Wildlife and You
Wildlife is an essential part of the Sunriver experience
Wildlife that has been seen in or around Sunriver:
Elk, Deer, Raccoon, Porcupine, Squirrels and Chipmunks, Coyotes, Turkey, Beaver, Mountain Lion, Bobcat and even Black Bears!
• Do not approach wilDlife Although they may appear tame, they are NOT. Enjoy them from a distance. • leave baby animals alone Fawns, birds, etc. are often left behind while the parent forages. The adult may not return until you have left the area. • Keep Dogs unDer control at all times, and do not allow them to chase wildlife. A dog that tangles with a raccoon, porcupine or doe protecting her fawn could be severely injured. • Don’t leave pet fooD outsiDe Feed pets indoors only. • never feed wildlife. Animals that are accustomed to being fed often become a nuisance and are destroyed! Report people or dogs harassing wildlife to the Sunriver Police at (541) 593-1014
critical of Stein. There will be another review in six months. • Two conservation groups, Oregon Natural Desert Association and the Portland Audubon Society, filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Portland seeking to prevent construction of proposed wind-power installations on Steens and Riddle mountains in southeast Oregon. The suit challenges the approval by the Bureau of Land Management of a 46-mile power line to link the wind turbines that make up the Echanis wind project to the power grid. The plaintiffs claim “This is a very unique and special landscape with very vulnerable wildlife populations,” and that the project, while outside wilderness areas on the mountain, is still too close to those areas. The Echanis project and the Riddle Mountain project north of Steens Mountain are each planned to have 40 to 60 wind turbines that would generate 104 megawatts of power, enough to serve a combined total of 120,000 homes.
It’s algae bloom season
As summer approaches and temperatures heat up, health officials remind water sports enthusiasts be on the watch for algae blooms when recreating in Oregon lakes, rivers and reservoirs. When an algae bloom is detected and lab results show that cyanobacteria or their toxins are present, the Oregon Harmful Bloom Surveillance (HABS) program issues a health advisory warning people to stay out of affected water to avoid illness. Although no advisories were in place prior to Memorial Day, the season is upon us. To learn more about the HABS program, health advisories and blue-green algae, and to stay up-to-date on all current health advisories visit www. healthoregon.org/hab.
got defensible space? It’s YOUR responsibility to protect your Sunriver home from the threat of wildfire
NO permit is required to remove bitterbrush within 15 feet of your structure. NO permit is required to thin lodgepole seedlings (4 inches or less in diameter) to six to eight foot spacing on your property. PLEASE MOVE woodpiles at least 20 feet away from your structure or to your farthest property line. Questions? Call SROA Environmental at 593-1522
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DREAMING OF HAWAII OR PALM SPRINGS? Vacation week available for rent. $995, includes all resort amenities. For details, call (253) 334-7315 or email janetbuchanan@hotmail.com 6/12 PD BUCH
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MICHAL G.C. SUCHYTA, L.AC Acupuncture and Chinese massage has moved to: Sunriver Physical Therapy 56881 Enterprise Drive in the Sunriver Business Park (across from Three Rivers School). (541) 480-1645
COMPUTER HELP Virus/malware removal, system setup, troubleshooting, repairs and more. Serving Sunriver for 10 years. Fast service, reasonable rates. Jason Hunt (541) 408-2421 6/12 PD HUN
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L & S GARDENS Hardiest plants, trees and shrubs in Central Oregon. Take Hwy 97 to La Pine. Turn east onto Finley Butte Road, and then a sharp right onto Huntington Road and proceed 1≤ miles. (541) 536-2049 lsgarden@usi.net www.lsgardens.com 9/10 PD L&S
SANDELL PHOTOGRAPHY Over 40 years experience. Family gatherings, on location portraits, weddings, advertising, old photo restoration and slide reprints. Call Claude Sandell (541) 593-8408 or 350-3511 6/12 INV SAN
NEED A RELIABLE PERSON TO DO SECURITY CHECKS ON YOUR HOME? Take care of your pets, mail or plants? Make, mend, alter or sew something for you? Serving the Sunriver area for over 35 years. Call me, Grace Phillips. It’s a matter of trust! (541) 788-0199 7/12 INV PHI
SUNRIVER VACATION RENTALS Four beautiful mountain decor homes. www.SunriverRentals.net (360) 904-2643 SunriverRentals@gmail.com DCCA#817
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SUNRIVER’S LARGEST AND MOST EXPERIENCED Village Properties Long Term Property Management has a great selection of furnished and unfurnished homes/condos. Mo.-Mo. or lease terms. www.village-properties.com (541) 593-7368 6/12 PD VILL HEATED AND NON-HEATED storage units in the Sunriver Business Park. Sizes vary; please call for availability, best prices in Sunriver Business Park. Security cameras. Village Properties (541) 593-7368 6/12 PD VILL BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU INTRODUCTORY OFFER FIRST MONTH FREE! Beginning BJJ classes for men and women starting at Mavericks. For class times and details, call (541) 593-2500 6/12 INV MAVS SUNRIVER SCENE • JUNE 2012
PET SITTING In your home while you are away, or will walk/feed daily, etc. For more information, call Bonnie at (541) 419-4647. Sunriver References Available. 6/12 PD ROG SUNRIVER RENTALS BY OWNER Six beautiful homes. Up to 7 bedrooms, Great locations. Best rates. 50% off last minute bookings. (503) 307-9003 SunriverRentalsByOwner.com 6/12 PD COC
PRIME RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE In Sunriver Business Park. 748 square feet in Fall River Place building, Suite #108. Great signage and visibility from South Century Drive. Call Frank O’Neill at (408) 314-8721 5/12 PD O’NEI BLINDS & SHADES For Updates, Remodels or New Construction. Great Prices! Free Estimates! Amy Hedeman, Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer in Sunriver (214) 535-1429 amyhedeman@msn.com 6/12 PD HEDE
PET WALKING & SITTING BY LAURIE In our home or yours. Member of PSI. Insured & references. For information, reservations or rates, call (541) 593-7666 7/12 INV SKO SUNRIVER VACATION HOMES & Quelah Condo rentals by owner. Short and long term rentals available. Near bike paths, hot tubs, lodging for 2-8. www.rush2sunriver.com (800) 659-2761 DCCA #101 8/12 PD HOA CRUM’S PROPERTY SERVICES EXCELLENT CLEANING SERVICES Handyman, yard cleanup, windows, pressure washing decks, exterior walls, walkways. Clean, repair & refinish decks. Just ask us! We can do it for you. Insured and bonded. Visit our website: www.crumsproperty services.com Call Tena: (541) 678-3777 or email tenashere@gmai.com
LOT FOR SALE IN SUNRIVER RESORT By owner, prime site at #9 Sisters Lane. .60 acre, $325,000; no agents please. www.fsbo.com/147520 6/12 PD MOH
ARUBA VACATION FOR SALE Gorgeous Casa del Mar Resort 2bd/2ba right on the beach! Price includes access to all resort amenities. Oct.6-13 and/or Oct. 1320. $995 week. Visit www. casadelmar-aruba.com or call (253) 334-7315 6/12 PD BUCH DECKS BY MARC Deck maintenance. Yearly treatment protects your deck. (541) 815-0138 12/12 PD STU SUNRIVER’S OLDEST HOUSEKEEPING SERVICE 38 years and counting. Year round and seasonal security and house checks. Repairs large or small by SROA licensed contractor. Snowplowing, yard work, etc. Excellent housekeeping staff. Video documentation of each home’s contents for security purposes. Licensed, bonded, insured. Captain Clean, LLP (541) 593-1972 mobile (541) 420-1283 captainclean@bendbroadband.com
DECK REFINISHING, HOME IMPROVEMENT & REPAIRS Call Randy Parmele. ccb#147087 (541) 410-3986 8/12 PD PAR HOUSECLEANING SERVICE Long-time (28 years) Sunriver housecleaning company seeking new clients. Rental and private homes, weekly, monthly or as needed. Security, window washing, snow removal, deep cleans, etc. Reasonable prices. Call Deborah (541) 536-1629 or (541) 771-7025 or email at dinofarm@msn.com 6/12 PD SAND
T & A HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE Years of experience in Sunriver. Private and Shared Ownership Homes. (541) 633-8544, (541) 593-2218 (541) 593-0327 6/11 PD BARN
KEVIN VOLL SUNRIVER HANDYMAN LLC All types of repairs and remodels. ccb#182584. (541) 390-0711 6/12 PD VOLL
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COMPUTER SERVICE Problems solved. Virus, spyware removal. Upgrades, optimization. New computers built. Home theater setup. Tutoring, and more. Quick service. Ryan Lewis (541) 598-0650 6/12 PD LEW LOT FOR SALE 10 Filbert Lane for sale. Sun Forest plans already approved by SROA for property. (503) 709-7261 7/12 PD BOW PAINTING CLASSES Oil and acrylics for beginners to intermediate painters. Private and group classes. Taught by professional artist for more than 25 years. www.lorisalisburygallery.com (541) 593-4696 or (720) 373-0355 6/12 NC SALS
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CRUM’S PROPERTY SERVICES SMALL MOM & POP COMPANY June special: 10% off windows and 25% off power washing. Excellent cleaning services. Total property care. Visit our website: www.crumsproperty services.com Call Tena: (541) 678-3777 or email tenashere@gmai.com
If you are renting your property for less than thirty days at a time, you should be! Is your property located in unincorporated Deschutes County? In a vacation rental program only part of the time? If so, as a homeowner you are responsible for collecting and remitting transient room tax. For information, please contact the
Deschutes County Finance Department (541) 383-4399 More information can also be found at www.deschutes.org
SROA HOID office has moved! Save yourself standing-in-line time Renew your annual SROA homeowner recreation access card online at www.sunriverowners.org Renew existing SROA ID cards (with bar code on the front) at $50 per card. Log in and select Owner ID Card Renewal under the Online Office menu.
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