Three Rivers School principal for the last 10 years, Gayle Vidal announces her retirement at the end of this school year
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Nature Center ............... 8 Calendar ..................... 13 SROA News ................. 22
Public Safety ............... 30 Classified .................... 38 Commentary ............... 39
Sunriver Police officers will be at Sunriver Brewing March 13 to raise funds for the upcoming Police Unity Tour bike team
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February flooding damages several Sunriver homes
By Brooke Snavely Approximately 40 homes in Sunriver were known to be impacted by floodwaters Feb. 12 through 14 when rain began to wash away a two-foot snowpack. Frozen ground underneath the snow did not allow the runoff to percolate into the region’s normally absorbent soil. Instead the water ran downhill into neighborhoods throughout Sunriver. Several areas not known for flooding were affected. Many homes had water against their foundations. Several homeowners reported water in crawl spaces under their homes. Damage to insulation, wiring and heating ducts was noted at some homes. A number of garages were flooded and some homes had water in living spaces. The Sunriver fire and police departments, which coordinated the emergency response, attempted to contact all owners of affected properties.
Day 1, Wednesday, Feb. 12 The first signs of trouble were reported around 4 p.m. Feb. 12. Homeowners along Timber and Juniper lanes reported water flowing into areas between their homes and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks. Upon arrival, responders found significant water flow from snow melting east of Sunriver in an open field south of Lake Penhollow. More than a foot of snow was still on the ground and melting. Coupled with rainfall, the runoff was flowing downhill and westward toward Sunriver where it pooled against the bed of the BNSF train tracks and began seeping through in two locations. When Sunriver Owners Association staff arrived to investigate, an approximately 150-foot long, 30-foot wide, several feet deep pool of water had formed behind homes on Timber Lane. The water was up against home Turn to Floods, page 20 SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XL • NUMBER 3 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707
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event is open to individuals, families and teams. The Mudslinger starts and finishes in a meadow near HOLA! restaurant. A timed, competitive race will kick-off the event. Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female competitive finishers. Non-competitive waves will follow in order to keep the focus on fun.
From Sunriver Scene news sources Crews were waiting on weather to begin clearing the way for a new multiuse path connecting Sunriver to the Benham East Day Use Area and Lava Lands Visitor Center. Construction was set to begin Feb. 10. Construction of the new path is a joint effort between the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the U.S. Forest Service to create a 5.5-mile paved, multi-use path between Sunriver, Benham East Day Use Area and Lava Butte. Funding for the $2.3 million dollar project comes from the Federal Public Lands Program and ODOT Rail Safety. The purpose of the path is to provide a safe, accessible way for pedestrians and bicyclists to travel between Sunriver, Benham East Day Use Area and Lava Butte. Officials say creating a nonhighway transportation link between the destinations is another important purpose. “We’re excited to partner with the U. S. Forest Service on this project since it provides a multi-modal option for
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Ready to get down and dirty? Have plans for spring break? How about bringing the family out for a chance to frolic in filth during the Sunriver Mudslinger mud run Sunday, March 23 at 1 p.m. The 1.5-mile course consists of a halfmile run, a scramble over and under obstacles, and multiple mud pits to run, crawl and jump through. The objective is to get dirty and have fun doing it. The
Church celebrates 40 years in Sunriver
Community Bible Church celebrated 40 years of ministry in Sunriver with a special service at the Great Hall in November.
From Scene news sources Community Bible Church celebrated 40 years of ministry in Sunriver with a special service in November in the Great Hall at Sunriver Resort. Senior pastor Glen Schaumloeffel opened the celebration by recognizing resort personnel who welcomed the church back to the building of its origin. The church began in December 1969 when employees of Sunriver Properties held the first service at Christmas. By 1970, this group arranged weekly nondenominational services and official plans were undertaken to organize and Turn to Church, page 3 PRSRT STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID BEND, OR PERMIT NO. 213
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incorporate as a church to serve the community. The church was officially incorporated in November 1973 as Sunriver Community Church with 20 charter members: Sheri Allis, Paul and Helen Brunskill, Sam and Mary Elizabeth Osgood, Paul and Pat Redding, Thomas and Susan Parmenter, John Robles, Marion Roderick, John and Waneta Roths, Marion Gowen, Eldon and Eileen Diehm, Loman and Thelma Moxley, John and Sally Hamilton, and Vivien Squires. At that time, regular weekly services were held in the Fireside Room of the Great Hall under the guidance of Dr. Sam Osgood and his wife, Mary Elizabeth. Pastors from nearby communities filled the pulpit at that time. Schaumloeffel recognized key ministry leaders who contributed to the growth of the church over the years. Pastor Jake Schwarze directed the church’s choir in renditions of “Faithful” and “All to Bring You Glory.” In a video message, former pastor Cliff Stratton reflected upon his 22-year tenure at Community Bible Church and sent his congratulations on reaching the 40-year milestone. A photographic history of the church was presented. Candlelight filled the room with a warm glow that reflected off the Great Hall’s wood floors, balustrades and beams. Potted plants, flowers, gleaming goblets and urns decorated the room. It was an “enjoyable celebration of 40 years of God’s faithfulness to Community Bible A Full Service Tree Co.
Church at Sunriver,” said Patti Iverson. In 1977, Sunriver Properties sold the church the 3-acre parcel it currently occupies for a nominal price. In 1982, a groundbreaking took place on the new property. Local builders Fred Smith, Tori Alvarez, Bud Easton and Frank Sales constructed most of the first building with help from volunteers. The original church building was designed to seat 160, and the first service in the new building was held in January 1983. In 1989, a two-phase expansion project was undertaken to construct a new annex building to house offices and classrooms, and a significant expansion to the original sanctuary to increase seating capacity to over 300 and provide more space for large group meetings and children’s classrooms. In the summer of 2007, an extensive remodeling project of all the buildings and grounds occurred to keep pace with continued growth, modernize the interiors and maximize the space and future longevity of all the buildings. In 2011, a much-needed elevator was added to the church’s main entrance off the sanctuary to accommodate easier access for all members. Church leadership is exploring plans for a future addition to the current campus linking both of their existing buildings together with a grand foyer and adding much needed classroom and activity space. In May of 2007, the membership voted to change the official name to Community Bible Church (CBC) at Sunriver, which retained ele-
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of cultivating redemptive relationships and creating strategic environments where lives can be transformed through the truth of the Word,” Schaumloeffel said. In its history, the church has had only three senior pastors: Dr. David Dunning (19761981), Cliff Stratton (19812002) and Glen Schaumloeffel (2003 to present). The church has employed three associate pastors: Dr. Robert Pearson, Don Dunscomb and Jake Schwarze. The ministry support staff currently includes Heather Biswell, secretary and admin-
istrative assistant; Sherrie Phillips, director of children’s ministries and bookkeeper Janie Bishop. The church also supports a Christian preschool with up to 22 students enrolled under the capable direction of Dolores Juarez, lead teacher for more than 15 years. Schaumloeffel said the church body views the 40-year celebration as “the beginning of 40 more years of active service to the community and Christcentered worship and education which changes people’s lives for eternity.”
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registration is available until 5 p.m. March 22 at www.sunriver mudslinger.com. Race packet pick up (and in-person registration) will be at The Village at Sunriver Ice Rink Saturday, March 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or the morning of the race 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Race day registration fees are $30 for adults and $18 for children. It is free for spectators to watch and cheer on the participants. Contestants are encouraged to bring multiple layers of clothes they don’t mind getting dirty. The Sunriver Mudslinger website puts it this way: “There is a good chance that whatever you are wearing will never be the same again!” Costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded for best costume. It is recommended you bring a towel to clean off with and an extra set of clothes to change into after the event. Changing
tents will be available. Pre- and post-race snacks and beverages will be for sale and an adults-only beer garden will be available. Mudslinger Tshirts are available for purchase online through Feb. 28 or in limited quantities at the event.
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The non-competitive event will start in waves to ensure all participants have fun and plenty of time to complete the course. Registration is $35 for the competitive (timed, ages 16 or older) race and is limited to the first 100 registrants. Non-competitive fees are $25 for adults (ages 12 and over), and $15 for children (ages 4-11). The first 150 to register will receive a Mudslinger sport towel. A portion of the event proceeds will benefit the La Pine/Sunriver Relay for Life. All paid participants receive a drink voucher for an ageappropriate beverage, dog tags for completing the race, access to changing tents, and a fire hose rinse off courtesy of the Sunriver Fire Department. Full event details and online
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ments of the church’s heritage, yet reflected a clearer identity and a growing interest to expand the reach of the ministry beyond Sunriver proper to the broader community. In October of 2011, CBC commissioned and sent out three families to launch a new church in the Sunriver Business Park called “The Door.” The new church community has flourished with a unique focus on those with little or no church background. “While we look back with the gratitude for our heritage, the church is looking forward in actively pursuing its mission
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travelers to reach attractions in the Newberry National Monument and direct access to many other recreation trails without having to travel on the highway,” said Cari Charlton, ODOT project leader. Mobilization for the project was under way with surveyors beginning to mark the path’s route, and workers set to begin clearing and grubbing operations as soon as conditions permit. Charlton said earthwork and placing of aggregate base would occur in late spring. Paving is planned for early summer. The project is scheduled for completion by Aug. 1. The contractor is High Desert Aggregate & Paving of Terrebonne. A detour will be in place during construction along Roads 600, 655 and 660, the existing dirt road route between Sunriver and Benham East Day Use Area. Foot and bike traffic will be directed onto Deschutes River Trail 2.1, which is a 3.5mile single-track trail that connects Sunriver’s circle 7 to the canoe take out and the Benham East Day Use Area. No or minimal delays are expected for automobile traffic on Benham Falls Road where it crosses the railroad tracks. Warning lights and crossing arms will be installed at
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SRMF scholarship winners to perform Two talented young musicians will perform at the March 12 potluck at SHARC. John Fawcett, 13, is from Bend and attends St. Francis School. He began violin lessons at age 5 with Diane Allen, and currently studies with professor Kathryn Lucktenberg at the University of Oregon in Eugene. A member of the Central Oregon Symphony since age 10, Fawcett was the orchestra’s featured soloist three times as a Young Artist Competition winner, debuting at age 9. Fawcett is a two time gold medalist in the Cascades Classical Music Foundation competition, and has soloed with the Young Musicians and Artists Orchestra in Salem. He is also an accomplished pianist, and studies with Peter Brownlee. Fawcett will perform on both violin and piano at the potluck. Una Wagner is a high school junior at the Redmond Proficiency Academy, and studies voice with Kimberly MacTaggart. In addition to being a first year Young Artist Scholarship recipient, Wagner was a winner with the Young Artist Competition and soloed with the Central Oregon Symphony last fall in the same program as John Fawcett. She has sung leading
roles in several musicals, and recently performed the role of Hansel from Humperdink’s Hansel and Gretel in Bend’s opera inaugural event. The Sunriver area potluck will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wine, beer, and mixed drinks can be purchased during the social time beginning at 6 p.m. Leave your favorite bottle of wine at home as no outside alcoholic beverages are allowed due to liability insurance issues. All residents from Sunriver, Crosswater, Caldera Springs, Deschutes River Recreation Homesites, Fall River Estates, Oregon Water Wonderland, Pine River Estates, River Meadows, River Forest Acres, Spring River Homesites, and Vandevert Acres are invited. The cost is $5 per person ($15 for families of three or more people). Late cancellations can be made at areapotluck@gmail.com or by calling 541-593-6692. Sign up at the SROA office, SHARC, Marketplace, or email areapotluck@gmail.com to bring an entrée or salad to serve 10 to 12 people. Please remember to bring your own place settings. Coffee and water will be furnished, but SHARC does not supply coffee cups or water glasses, so please bring your own.
Una Wagner, above, and John Fawcett will perform at the Sunriver area potluck.
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‘UFO’ quilt exhibit at Sunriver Lodge Betty Gray Gallery By Billye Turner The Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery presents a show of “UFO” quilts by a group representing the Mountain Meadow Quilters. The quilts will honor the late Judy Hopkins, renowned quilter, lecturer, teacher and author of 21 books. The show opens March 27 and closes May 15. The quilters will be present at the public reception in their and Hopkins’ honor on Saturday, April 19 (Easter weekend) from 4 to 6 p.m. in the gallery. UFOs are unfinished objects – in this case quilts. UFO is a syndrome familiar to most quilters. Hopkins passed in March 2011 in Tigard. Found in her quilt studio were yards of
fabric and a host of UFOs that were then gifted by her family to Mountain Meadow Quilters member Sarah Kaufman – a best friend of Hopkins since high school. Kaufman’s family donated the unfinished objects, which were in various states of completion, to the Mountain Meadow Quilters for charity donation quilts to be sold as part of the UFO project. Thirteen guild members received Hopkins’ UFOs (ranging from some fabrics quilt ready, some blocks, some partially made quilts, and in some cases instructions) to finish in their own individual style and interpretation. Most of these quilts will be offered for sale, with proceeds benefitting the Mountain Meadow Quil-
Sip wine, paint a masterpiece Join the craze of painting, wine and socializing. Ever wanted to be an artist or looking for a new way to have fun in the evening? SHARC and Artists Gallery Sunriver might just have your answer during Sip & Paint Friday, March 14, 5:45-8 p.m. Professional artist Bonnie Junell will demonstrate the process then lead participants through their individual painting project. No experience is needed and all supplies are included. The fee is $45 per person which includes wine and chocolates. Seating is limited, and a 50 percent advance deposit is required to reserve a spot. The deposit can be made at the Artists Gallery in The Village at Sunriver. For more information, visit www.BonnieJunellArtist.com
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ters guild charity work. In addition to these Hopkins-inspired quilts, her family will also loan some of the artist’s completed quilts for the show. Hopkins was noted in the quilting world for her stunning traditional style quilts and her original block designs. Also on display at the show will be several of her books still available for purchase at local area quilt shops. Mountain Meadow Quilters members who participated in creating and finishing the quilts include Cate Brooks, Ardie Daniels, Janet Gehlert, Judy Johnson, Sarah Kaufman, Mary Klein, Barbara Lowrey, Pat Pease, Kathy Peters, Joan Santoro, Linda Saukkonen, Pam Morris Stendal, and Leta
Quilt by Mary Klein with original blocks by Judy Hopkins.
Winston of Lake Oswego, also a friend of Hopkins. Mountain Meadow Quilters meets monthly at SHARC, and welcomes visitors and new members. To learn more, please see www.mountain meadowquiltrs.org. The exhibition of oil land-
scapes by the estate of Joyce Clark continues until March 23 in the upper gallery. Sunriver Resort invites the public to the exhibitions and the Judy Hopkins quilt reception at the Lodge, open all hours. Information:Billye Turner, 503-780-2828.
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Signs of spring slowly emerging in Sunriver sunriver nature center & oregon observatory By Jennifer Curtis, Sunriver Nature Center Manager As I write this it’s early February and snow is still falling at the nature center (with 20 inches now on the ground). But March is upon us and with it, the approach of my favorite season – spring! We love the spring here at the nature center as colorful birds start migrating north from their over-wintering grounds. Deer start moving back into Sunriver again and the baby animals will soon appear. Most of all, we love it because there is a new buzz of human activity. Visitors from all over bring their friends, loved ones and family members to Sunriver for spring break. With all of the amazing things to do in Sunriver including miles of bike/walking trails, horseback rides and kayaking, be sure to add the Sunriver Nature Center & Oregon Observatory onto your list of
“must see” activities. The nature center and observatory are an excellent place for kids of all ages and perfect for spending a couple of hours exploring exhibits, walking trails, or learning about our live reptiles, amphibians and birds of prey. Want to know about owls? Sit with one of our volunteer naturalists as they talk about the biology, behavior and special adaptations of our live raptors. Have a question about a flower you saw along the bike path? Bring in a photo and our staff will work with you to
identify it. Found an injured animal? Call the nature center for advice and assistance. The nature center will be open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 23–April 20, to accommodate spring break visitors from Oregon and surrounding states. Our staff has planned out weeks full of activities that are perfect for kids and families. Activity lineup For the kids, we will be hosting nature art classes (ages 4+) on Tuesdays and nature experiment classes (ages 5+) on Thursdays. Kids will be able to create their own nature-inspired masterpiece and conduct experiments such as egg drops, exploding volcanoes, color-
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will meet up and then caravan to the trailhead. Because this is an off-site event, reservations are required. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., $10 adults, $5 kids, (SNCO members, $8 adults, $2 kids). If you have questions about any of these programs, wish to register or have questions about local flora and fauna, don’t hesitate to contact our friendly staff for assistance. If you are a regular visitor or are checking out the nature center for the first time, you’re in for a treat. We look forward to seeing all of you this spring break. For regular updates about the goings on at the nature center, please like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ SunriverNatureCenterObser vatory) and visit our website at www.sunrivernaturecenter.org. Contact us by phone at 541593-4394 or by email kody@ sunrivernaturecenter.org
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Enjoy snowshoe, ski or dog sled tours at Mt. Bachelor Snowshoe, ski or mush your way through a snow-covered forest during guided treks from Mt. Bachelor. Snowshoe trips are held at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. weekends, holidays and school vacations through March 30 as weather and conditions permit. No reservations are required, but participants are asked to check-in 10-15 minutes prior to time of tour at the U.S. Forest Service snowshoe hut just outside the guest services building at Mt. Bachelor’s West Village. Snowshoes are provided. Guests may bring and wear their own if they prefer. You can also ski or ride with a Forest Service naturalist for two runs on groomed, intermediate (blue square) trails while learning about the forest, geology, wildlife and more. Intermediate skiers and riders please. The trips take place at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through March 30 as conditions allow. Participants should meet at the top of Pine Marten Express lift just before 2 p.m. No reservations required. The event is free, but a lift ticket is required. Although the snowshoe and ski programs are free, donations are accepted on behalf of Discover Your Northwest to fund these nonprofit, volunteerbased programs. For more information about snowshoe or ski tours, call 541383-4055 for up-to-date information. Contact Karen Gentry at karen.gentry@discovernw. org or 1-541-383-4771 with questions or feedback.
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A public hearing will be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 26 at the Deschutes County Building on NW Wall Street in Bend to discuss a proposal to annex Deschutes River Recreation Homesites (DRRH), Oregon Water Wonderland and other neighborhoods between La Pine and Sunriver into a taxing district for La Pine Park & Recreation. The proposal, to be included on the May ballot, will request creating a “Newberry Parks & Recreation District” as well as collecting $.30 per $1,000 tax base from these neighborhoods to support the La Pine Park & Recreation District. Bob Schulz, executive director of La Pine Park & Recreation and Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone will address the proposed annexation at the next DRRH Neighbors Club meeting at 7 p.m. March 5.
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Train to be a lifeguard in time for summer employment SHARC’s first lifeguard certification course of the year will start in March. For those who become certified, are hired by SHARC and work through the summer, half the cost of the class will be reimbursed. The first course takes place over two weekends: March 1-2 and March 8-9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $150. Waterpark lifeguard certification is also available for $35. Pre-requisites for lifeguard certification include: • Must be at least 15 years old • Ability to swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. May swim using front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. • Tread water for two minutes using only legs. • Complete a timed event within one minute and 40 seconds: Starting in the water, swim 20 yard (without goggles), surface dive (feet first or head first) to seven feet and retrieve a 10-pound brick from the pool bottom. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards back to the starting point with both hands on the brick. Exit the water without using ladder or stairs. Additional certification classes are scheduled March 25-28 and May 3-4, 10-11. Re-certification classes will take place April 12-13 and May 31-June 1 for $75. Contact Matt Catanzaro at 541-585-3714 to register.
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County commissioner to speak at Sunriver Men’s Club On March 20, Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone will address the Sunriver Men’s Club during their monthly luncheon. DeBone is an active participant in many Central Oregon organizations. In addition to being a current member and a past chair of the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners, he is currently a member of the Bend and the Sunriver Chambers of Commerce; he serves on the executive board of EDCO (Economic Development for Central Oregon), on the NeighborImpact Board of Directors, and is a Project Wildfire Steering Committee member. In addition, DeBone owns Little d Technology in La Pine and has worked at Lancair and Cascade Sun Works in
Central Oregon. Before moving to Central Oregon in 2004, DeBone earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Electronics Technology/ Robotics. He has held technical, management and sales positions at several companies in Hawaii and Washington State. He has lived in Central Oregon for 10 years. With his extensive involvement in local organizations, DeBone should provide an interesting update on numerous issues facing our community. The luncheon will be held at
the Crosswater Grille, on South Century Drive. Sunriver area men and women are welcome to attend. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. A social half-hour follows, with lunch at noon followed by the hour-long program. The menu offers a choice of St. Patties lamb stew, a Caesar salad with grilled chicken, or vegetarian stuffed squash. Coffee, tea and dessert are included. Beer and wine are extra. The cost is $20 per person, payable at the door. To reserve a seat, use the sign-up sheet posted at the Marketplace, or send an email to Sunriver.Mensclub@Yahoo. com. Be sure to include your menu preference. Deadline for signing up to attend the lunch is 5 p.m. March 18.
Plans under way for annual Sunriver Art Faire The Village at Sunriver has become home to one of the area’s premier summer art events. The fifth annual Sunriver Art Faire, sponsored by the Sunriver Women’s Club, will return Aug 8-10. Last year more than 20,000 people attended the faire and supported the community as a whole. A survey of attendees showed that 67 percent of visitors were from outside the Sunriver area; 33 percent were from outside Oregon. One of last year’s participants, Tina Berry from Tina Berry Designs of Portland, said the Sunriver Art Faire was “One of the best shows ever. Great setting, very well organized and wonderful people.” The faire showcases more than 65 artists displaying and selling fine arts and crafts.
Artist Luis Enrique Guiterrez won the faire’s 2013 Best of Show.
The work is juried from artist applications. The majority of artists come from Oregon and Washington. The artwork they display includes ceramics, glass, jewelry, painting, photography, sculpture, textiles, woodworking and mixed media. This year it appears there will be a significant number of new artists participating in the faire.
In addition to the juried art, there will be live professional entertainment all three days, a food court, and an art center for young artists to try out their skills. Last year 200 children left the faire with handmade art. Special events will include the ever-popular Turn to Faire, page 14
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Catching winter steelhead on north coast Oregon streams
Sunriver area resident and local business owner Scott Pence has written the book ‘Winter Steelhead Fishing.’
The March 20 Sunriver Anglers Club meeting at SHARC will feature a presentation by Scott Pence about his book “Winter Steelhead Fishing” on seven western Oregon steelhead rivers. The book includes specialized maps as well as extensive, specific geographic and hydrologic information designed to improve the odds of catching steelhead on the Nehalem, Kilchis, Wilson,
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Fly Tying Corner: UV and biot callibaetis soft hackle this pattern. My preferred method of fishing this fly is to float tube along the weed beds casting into the weed bed and slowly stripping the fly back. I rarely fish this fly singly, often preferring to fish in tandem with a wooly bugger, or other pattern. I find the larger size of the wooly bugger attracts fish, but 80-90 percent of the time fish take the smaller callibaetis. I often fish this pattern under a strike indicator in lakes, and perform a slow hand weave, or a long slow pull to lift the fly and then let it settle in between pulls. I also wind drift with this pattern with an intermediate sink line. This pattern works well in advance of the callibaetis mayfly emergence. But I use it any time during the day on
lakes where callibaetis mayflies are prolific. UV and biot callibaetis softhackle materials Hook: Daiichi 1260, sizes 12-16 Weight: .015 Lead Wire Thread: Tan or Tobacco Brown Danville 70 Denier (6/0) Tail: Lemon Wood Duck Fibers Abdomen: Wild Turkey Biot from the leading edge of the flight feathers Rib: Fine copper, red, olive or bronze wire Thorax: UV Callibaetis or Tan Dubbing Hackle: Whiting Farms Coq Turn to Fly, page 13
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By Phil Fischer In mid-winter I dream of being on East Lake fly fishing callibaetis. But since the lake is currently frozen over, and closed this time of year, my dreams are most vivid while at my vice tying up patterns for next summer. Today found me tying a favorite callibaetis pattern for indicator fishing, or wind drifting East Lake – the UV and biot callibaetis soft hackle. East Lake is well known for its long callibaetis hatch starting in late May and extending through September. The weed beds throughout the lake make prime habitat for callibaetis mayflies, and cruising rainbows, browns, Atlantic salmon, and even kokanee salmon take
drift locations on those rivers when planning a trip for winter steelhead. By having an ability to consistently predict where the best fishing opportunities will be, the odds of success will go up significantly. In addition, Pence will discuss the logistical elements of putting together a successful trip with information on launch sites, shuttle services and other helpful information. This specific information should lead to consistently successful days on the river. Scott contends, “The best fishing day truly is when you are catching fish!” Along with members, guests (men and women) are welcome to attend the March 20 meeting to hear this presentation. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. but many folks arrive earlier, about 6:45, to swap fish stories. Information:www.sunriver anglers.org
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Oils, jewelry, photography and more featured at Artists Gallery Second Saturday reception Maybe in February you were able to show your love with Valentine sweet treats, but now it is time to really make a “love” investment with the perfect art piece. Take it home and share your new love with friends and family. If you would like some advice about the perfect piece, the best time to visit Artists Gallery Sunriver is on the second Saturday of each month where the artists provide refreshments and the opportunity to share their art with the public. Enjoy nice glass of wine, a bit of cheese, good company, and let the love flow. The first of the gallery’s featured artists in March is oil painter Bonnie Junell. Junell paints a diverse array of subject matter, using both brush and knife work to create depth and movement in her paintings. She describes her style as “realistic impressionism” with both color and emotion driving her compositions. Her most recent landscape floral paintings are focusing even more on knife work to build up the paint and create a painting that captures the viewer’s eye. This focus is even playing out in the artist’s upcoming Sip & Paint classes held monthly at SHARC (see story page 7). Participants will be delighted to
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paint a series of poppies, daisies and sunflowers. Color at the gallery is further celebrated by jewelry artist Karla Proud. Proud’s love for gems and minerals is so great that she literally left paradise (Hawaii) to move to Bend because of Oregon’s rich diversity in gemstones. True paradise for this artist is to drive 150 miles south of Bend to person-
Notice to owners who hire snow removal contractors If you hire a contractor to remove snow from your Sunriver driveway, walkways, decks, roof or patios, please request (and monitor) the following: • All removed snow must remain on your property. • Take special care to make sure your snow is not dumped near or around hydrants. • Snow from your property should not be plowed or blown onto commons, including islands in the cul-de-sacs. • Snow from your property should not be plowed or blown onto neighbors’ driveway or property. • Your snow should not be pushed into the street for other motorists to navigate through or snowplows to contend with.
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what they would like in a piece and she goes to work creating exactly what they wanted. Photographer Patrick Windsor, long a gallery favorite, continues to please crowds with his “fish-n-photos.” Whether the viewer is admiring his piece “Fly Fishing Moss Hole on the Deschutes River” or “Brown Trout in your Face” — the feeling of the artist’s joy and love for his profession is obvious in each image. Information: 541-593-4382, www.artistsgallerysunriver.com
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Nominating Committee ------------------------------- 9:30 a.m. SROA Admin Citizen Patrol ----------------------------------------------- 3:30 p.m. SROA Admin Casino Night------------------------------------------------ 6 p.m. SHARC Magistrate --------------------------------------------------- 10 a.m. SROA Admin Community Affairs/Long Range Planning ------ 1:30 p.m. SROA Admin Nominating Committee ------------------------------- 3 p.m. SROA Admin Finance Committee ------------------------------------- 9 a.m. SROA Admin SROA Board of Directors Workshop---------------- 9 a.m. SROA Admin Design Committee --------------------------------------- 10 a.m. Fire Station SROA Board of Directors Meeting ------------------ 9 a.m. SROA Admin Sunriver Mudslinger -------------------------------------- 1 p.m. Sunriver Marina Design Committee --------------------------------------- 10 a.m. SROA Admin Night at the Improv -------------------------------------- 7 p.m. SHARC Welcome Home SROA Members ------------------ 5 p.m. SHARC. RSVP required
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De Leon Hen Saddle Brown Speckled, or a Partridge soft hackle feather Tying instructions 1. Wind 6-8 wraps of lead wire at the thorax. Cut the tag ends of the lead pointing upward on the fly, which leaves an extra half wrap at the front and rear of the wire on the underside of the fly. This helps ensure the fly fishes right side up because of the extra weight on the underside of the fly. 2. Tie in the tail with a tuft of 6-8 fibers of lemon wood duck approximately 1¼ to 1½ times the gape of the hook 3. Attach wire ribbing with thread wraps from the back of the lead to the tail-set position. Tie in a turkey biot by the tip. The translucent side of the biot should be positioned forward, and the opaque side should be back. Wind the biot forward with 5-7 wraps to create a nice segmented effect on the abdo-
men. Wind the wire over the Biot trying to follow the dark edges of each wrap. The wire adds strength to the fly and color to correspond to the color of the natural for the lake you are planning to fish. For East Lake I like the darker bronze colored wire. 4. Attach dubbing to the thread and wind forward through the thorax. Use your favorite dubbing method, such as a dubbing loop, pinch method or other. The callibaetis nymph is generally thin, so your thorax should remain relatively sparse. 5. Take a Whiting Coq De Leon Hen Saddle Hackle or Partridge feather and strip all of the soft, fuzzy barbs off the butt end of the feather. Attach hackle pliers to the very tip and stem of the feather. Gently stroke the remaining fibers away from the hackle pliers to expose a small section of the tip of the feather and the stem. Release the pliers and clip the tip, leaving just a short section of the tip and stem; just
enough to tie in at the head of the fly. Tie in at the head “wet fly” style, dull side toward the rear of the fly and shiny side forward. Reattach the pliers to the stem at the butt end of the feather. Gently stroke and fold the barbs on the feather back toward the rear of the fly. Wind the hackle twice around the hook and tie off. Trim the excess and tie over the butts of the feather to form a neat head. Whip finish and cement the head. I particularly like this pattern because of the sparse nature of the tie to match the natural and the soft hackle that pulsates in the water over the thorax with a hint of UV. The soft hackle pulses in the water, and it just works. I can also vary the coloration to match the natural just by substituting differing colors of biots, or colors of wire in the abdomen. The wire also adds tremendous strength and durability to the fly. Give this pattern a try at your vice, and next summer at East Lake.
Public Service Announcement Find and “LIKE” SHARC on Facebook to keep up on the latest events at the facility. We would also like to see photos posted of your family having fun at SHARC! SUNRIVER SCENE • MARCH 2014
• Where are the asbestos-containing materials? ACM has been encounAn environmental assessment performed in 2009 found small amounts of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) present in the soil at limited loca- tered in discrete locations on common property in Sunriver. It typically has tions in Sunriver. The asbestos-containing materials are associated with been found on the surface or within 12 inches of the surface. ACM has also a World War II U.S. Army camp (Camp Abbot) previously located on the been detected on a small number of private properties. It is possible that property that became Sunriver. Air testing has demonstrated that the ACM asbestos-containing materials are present in the soil in other areas. • What should I do if I find it? Do not disturb suspect materials. Contact poses extremely low risks to people. Nevertheless, if asbestos-containing material is encountered it must be properly managed and disposed as the Air Quality Program of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality at 541-633-2019 if suspected material is encountered on private property. required by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. • What is asbestos-containing material? ACM consists of building Contact the Sunriver Owners Association at 541-593-1522 if suspect matematerials or other substances that contain one percent or more asbestos rial is encountered on common areas. • Where can I find additional information? The Oregon Department of fibers. Historically, ACM included floor tile, building siding, roofing materials, automobile brake pads, insulation, wall texture, and many more materials. Environmental Quality can provide additional information about asbestos • What does the ACM in Sunriver look like? Asbestos-containing mate- and asbestos-containing materials. Information also can be obtained from rial encountered in Sunriver soil generally consists of shards of building the DEQ Asbestos Program website www.deq.state.or.us/aq/asbestos/ siding and floor tile, commonly between 1 and 6 inches in diameter. These index.htm. The Sunriver Owners Association can provide additional materials may be greenish gray, light gray or other colors, and commonly information about previous investigations in Sunriver, including samples exhibit ribbed or grid patterns. Samples of ACM are available for viewing of asbestos-containing material. at the Sunriver Owners Association. This public service announcement must be published quarterly as part of Sunriver’s asbestos management plan requirements set by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. www.sunriverowners.org
Group Gatherings These groups meet regularly, same time, same place
Monday Ladies Lunch and Bridge 11:30 a.m., The Meadows in the Sunriver Lodge Sign up at the Marketplace Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Pozzi building at the Sunriver Nature Center
Tuesday Couples Bridge 6 p.m. Crescent Room, SHARC Sign up at the Marketplace Info: 541-593-9397
Wednesday Sunriver Rotary 7:30 a.m., Hearth Room at the Sunriver Lodge Info: 541-593-7381
Thursday Sunriver Yoga Club 8:45 a.m. All levels welcome Crescent Room, SHARC. $5 Info: 541-585-5000 Duplicate Bridge 6 p.m., First, second, fourth & fifth Thursday, Crescent room at SHARC. Info: 541-593-9397
Saturday Weight Watchers 9:15 a.m. Weigh-in 8:45 a.m. Sage Springs, Sunriver Resort
Church Services Catholic Holy Trinity
Mass: 9:30 a.m. Thursday; 5:30 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. Sunday. Cottonwood Road. 541-593-5990, 541-536-3571 www.holyredeemerparish.net Rev. Theo Nnabuga
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 Page 13
Deschutes libraries presents ‘Know Go’ travel series Whether you’re on foot, on a bike, or in a car, make sure you get to a library this March for the “Know Go” series. We’ll be test riding electric bikes, learning about an ancient pilgrimage route, cycling through Oregon, hiking through Eastern Oregon and doing some adventure travel.
Bicycling Through Oregon Cycling sojourner Ellee Thalheimer on touring Oregon by bike.
• Saturday, March 1, 1 p.m. Redmond Library • Sunday, March 2, 1 p.m. Downtown Bend Library Contact Tina, 541-3121034, tinad@deschuteslibrary. org One Woman’s Journey on the Camino de Santiago About to turn 70, Loretta Slepikas, planned a pilgrimage in Spain to walk 240 miles of the Camino de Santiago, an ancient pilgrimage that is more
Full moon snowshoe tours offered
Wanderlust Tours’ next series of Moonlight Snowshoe Tours is scheduled for the evenings surrounding the full moon March 14-15, 7 to 11 p.m. Participants snowshoe by the light of the full moon to discover the Cascades off-trail in remote snowy forests. The moonlight reflects off of the snow and is bright enough to look for signs of animals in their nocturnal wonderland. Naturalist guides bring the forest alive with vibrant natural and cultural history interpretation along the way, and top the trip off with hot chocolate and marshmallows. No experience is necessary. The tour cost is $70 per person and includes
professional guide, snowshoes, instruction, transportation, and hot chocolate. Also offered daily are Starlight Snowshoe tours, which run every evening on which moonlight tours are not offered, and half-day snowshoe tours, beer-tasting snowshoe tours, desert cave tours, Bend Brew Bus brewery tours and Local Pour tours which include stops at a local brewery, winery, distillery and cidery. Half-day tours range from $55 to $70. For information, visit Wanderlust Tours’ reservations office next to Fred Meyer in Bend, call (541) 389-8359 or visit www.wanderlusttours. com.
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Adventure Travel Geo-wanderer Philip Price on exploring far-flung destinations. • Friday, March 7, 11a.m. Sunriver Library Contact Tina, 541-3121034, tinad@deschuteslibrary. org
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Saturday night street dance featuring the Klassixs Ayre Band, and a pancake breakfast to kick off Sunday activities. Local area merchants who sponsor the event are recognized as “Sponsors with Heart.” All net proceeds from the art faire support deserving nonprofits in South Deschutes County. Over the last three years, the Sunriver Women’s Club (which organizes and hosts the faire) has distributed more $116,000 to nonprofit community agencies that meet basic needs – shelter, health, food, clothing and education – of families and children residing in the Three Rivers and south Deschutes County area. Information: www.sunriver artfaire.com, email sunriver artfaire@gmail.com, or call 1-877-269-2580.
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than 1,000 years old. Slepikas will present slides and share stories from her journey. • Thursday, March 6, 6 p.m. East Bend Library • Wednesday, March 19, 12 p.m. Sisters Library Contact Liz, 541-312-1032, lizg@deschuteslibrary.org
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The Electric Bike Sterling McCord, owner of Bend Electric Bikes, discusses the revolutionary electric bike. Test rides to follow presentation. • Saturday, March 8, 2 p.m. Downtown Bend Library • Tuesday, March 11, 6 p.m. Redmond Library Contact Liz, 541-312-1032, lizg@deschuteslibrary.org Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 13 Short Years Bill Valentine covers the dos and don’ts of preparation for completion of this premier wilderness long-distance trail, whether for a day hike, a summer-long thru-hike or a 13-year odyssey. • Saturday, March 15, 2 p.m. Downtown Bend Library
Contact Liz, 541-312-1032, lizg@deschuteslibrary.org Oregon Backcountry Hot springs, petroglyphs, red-rock canyons; learn about Eastern Oregon outings with the Oregon Natural Desert Association. • Thursday, March 16, 1 p.m. La Pine Library • Thursday, March 20, 6 p.m. East Bend Library Contact Tina, 541-3121034, tinad@deschuteslibrary. org For information about these or other programs, visit t www. deschuteslibrary.org. People with disabilities needing accommodations (alternative formats, seating or auxiliary aides) should contact Liz at 312-1032.
Three Rivers School principal announces her retirement By Gayle Vidal, Sunriver It is with a mixture of sadness and excitement that I announce my retirement as principal of Three Rivers School at the end of this school year. Deciding when to retire has been difficult because I love my work at Three Rivers and my association with all the wonderful district, parent and community groups and individuals who help make this a great place for children. Over the past 10 years, I have proudly watched children enter school as eager kindergartners who learned, grew and accomplished great things here and in the world beyond. Working together, our school community refined its dreams for a middle school and built it! This year we will complete planning for an expanded music teaching and performance area in Otter Hall and build it over the summer. I think our school is the most beautiful and most functional school building imaginable. But a structure is just bricks and mortar. It is the people, inside and out, that make a school vibrant. Our school staff is second to none in every
department. Their dedication to the positive growth and wellbeing of our students is extraordinary. I am honored to work beside each and every one of them. Our PTA is one of the most positive, proactive and productive groups around. Our community volunteers and organizations are “all in” for our children, giving of time, money and expertise on a regular basis. It has been a privilege and a pleasure to be principal at Three Rivers School. I look forward to the rest of the year with enthusiasm. Thank you for your support and friendship.
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Picture Perfect: Shooting wildlife with a telephoto lens By Mike Jensen Last month I talked about setting photographic goals and borrowing a huge 800mm lens to photograph the wildlife at the Klamath Wildlife Refuge. I carry a number of lenses in my bag. My longest is a 100400mm telephoto so the 800 was twice as long. Then I added a 2x teleconverter to it, plopped it on a tripod and hooked up a device called a CamRanger (camranger.com). You hook up the wallet sized CamRanger via USB cord to your camera. The CamRanger emits a WiFi signal readable by an iPad, iPhone, Android or one of those Windows tablets. And, of course, it comes with an app. This app is designed to allow the photographer to control the camera and has settings for focus stacking, HDR, time-lapse etc. I’ve used the CamRanger in a variety of situations but never with a long lens over a half a mile distance and expecting to get the photo tack sharp. How’d it work? So-so. Some shots came out great – some… not so much. It is a new learning curve
for me, which I love. Before we get to the pictures I wanted to tell you that I also post these articles on my website at MikeJensenPhotography. com each month. Usually the web articles have more images
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because the Sunriver Scene has yet to make the entire publication about me. I also find it hard to believe. I typically post all of my photography shoots on the website so take a look next time you think about it. The close up of the bald eagle was taken with the big 800mm lens and Canon 7D body. Since the 7D has a 1.6 crop factor the lens distance is effectively 1280mm. I took it from about 75 feet away, ISO
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200, f5.7, shutter speed 1/125 seconds. On day one of our shoot we saw about a dozen eagles. This was one of the first so I spent a fair amount of time photographing it. On day two, we saw eagles everywhere, at least three dozen over several hours. In one area we saw eight eagles in a marsh with tundra swans. We spent about an hour waiting to see if one of the eagles would pounce on a swan, but they never did. The shot was taken at ISO 400, f32, 1/125 of a second. Some final thoughts: You don’t need a $13,000 lens to
get good pictures of wildlife or cool pictures at the Klamath refuge. If you have a camera – from a nice point & shoot (with a zoom lens) and up – you should be able to get some good shots. I chose February because I wanted bald eagles. Last year Cindy and I went in April and got some beautiful images of dozens of different birds and waterfowl. It’s a short 2-3 hour drive from Sunriver and makes a great day trip or weekend.
Museum
• March 22-29, Sky Hunters Flight Program: Raptors take flight in this exciting and informative spring break program. 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Members, $3; Non-members, $5. Tickets online or at the door. • March 26, Kids Day: Birds! Birds come in all shapes, sizes and seasons. As spring bird migrations begin, find out about the avian acrobats that you see flocking through the High Desert. Discover how beak and feet shapes are clues to where a bird calls home. Build a nest, crack an egg and soar to birdinspired art and science stations throughout the museum. Free with admission.
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history projects like the Oregon Encyclopedia and Oregon History Project. 6 p.m. Members, $3; Non-members, $5. RSVP: www.highdesertmuseum.org/ rsvp • March 19, Lunch and Lecture Series – Plateau Bags with Aurolyn Stwyer: Inspired by her grandmother who was a beadworker, Stwyern creates her own masterful artistry that draws from Plateau Indian traditions. Join us for a conversation with Stywer and see some of her most recent beadwork. 12 p.m.
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Handbells Unlimited! to perform in Sunriver March 30 Beth Davidson and David Jordan are Handbells Unlimited!, one of the premier handbell duet teams in the country. They will be performing a free concert Sunday, March 30, 2 p.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic
Church in Sunriver, hosted by the Bells of Sunriver. From the Portland area, Davidson and Jordan first started ringing together in 1997. Listening to their music is certainly a pleasure but watching their
Area 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 once a month to help package and distribute food to those in need. Contact Madeline at 541-5933653. • 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 Carolyn Barr at 541-593-8397. • Sunriver Area Public Library needs help in a variety of tasks. 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. Call 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 & Oregon Observatory has a variety of duties which may include greeting visitors and animal care. Call 541-593-4394. • The Newberry Chapter of Habitat for Humanity constructs homes in La Pine for families in need. Call 541-5935005 or email info@newberryhabitat.org. • SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) needs volunteers Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, 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. Call 541-355-5600 or go to www. getsmartoregon.org to complete a volunteer application.
presentation is amazing as they travel up and down the bell tables, picking up and putting down bells, playing four-inhand, malleting, passing bells, trading mallets and all the while coordinating hand and body motion. Their playing has been compared to synchronized swimming except with bells in hand and no water. Google “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring Handbells Unlimited” or “Hernando’s Hideaway Handbells Unlimited” and be amazed at the choreography and musicality of this fantastic duo. Then come and see them in person. This is an opportunity not to be missed. Handbells Unlimited! have performed concerts around the United States and have taken part in concerts in Germany and the Czech Republic and have been featured performers at several regional and national festivals, most recently the Handbell Musicians of America 2013 National Conference. Their CD “Kaleidoscope” debuted in 1999, and their video “Music in Motion” followed in 2001. With Kevin
Beth Davidson and David Jordan of Handbells Unlimited! will perform March 30 in Sunriver.
McChesney and Michael Kastner they founded SEE – Solo/ Ensemble Extravaganza. They have been solo and ensemble clinicians for workshops in several states. You can find them
on Facebook and YouTube. This free concert is free, suitable for all ages and donations are gladly accepted. For more information, contact Jan at 541-593-1635.
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High Desert Museum names new president Dr. Dana Whitelaw, formerly vice president of programs at the High Desert Museum, has been appointed president. The museum board of trustees selected Whitelaw after an exhaustive nationwide search. Board chair David Souther, who led the search committee, said the unanimous decision bodes well for the future of the museum. “We had so many highquality candidates… museum professionals from all across the country who wanted to lead this organization,” Souther said. “We chose Dr. Whitelaw for her passion, her track record of success and her intimate knowledge of the operation. The selection
process was very thorough, and we are completely confident that Dana Whitelaw was the right choice. ” Whitelaw steps into the role of president following the retirement of Janeanne Upp last December. Whitelaw started as a grant writer at the High Desert Museum in 2008. She holds a Master of Science degree and a Ph.D. in biological anthropology from the University of Colorado. Before moving to Bend she spent eight years teaching in
the anthropology department at the University of Colorado and conducting research in Madagascar. She lives in Bend with her husband and two children. “ I ’m v e r y grateful that the board has given me this opportunity to lead,” Whitelaw said. “The organization is in a very solid place right now, and with such a talented team of people here… I’m really looking forward to taking the next steps at the museum.”
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Fitness studio opens in biz park Ambush Fitness, a private physical fitness training studio, has been operating since November in the space formerly occupied by RJB’s Restaurant, 56880 Venture Lane, Suites 101N and 102N. Ambush Fitness is so named because of the “muscle confusion” exercise program it offers to its clients. “They don’t know what they are going to do one day to the next. That always keep them guessing, interested and keeps them coming book. In four weeks one client lost 17 pounds of fat and replaced it with 17 pounds of lean muscle,” said Scott Mudrick, co-owner with Krista Mudrick and Antonio Suarez. The studio offers personal and small group lifestyle physical fitness training by appointment on resistance equipment, cardio vascular machines, rowing, elliptical, treadmill, power bike, recumbent, free weights, balance beams and by flipping tires. Yoga, nutritional supplements and tanning beds are also available. “Anything you can think of we do here,” Mudrick said. Ambush Fitness is offering a grand opening special consisting of one private individual fitness class per week combined with three group fitness classes a week, a fitness assessment every 30 days and discounts on nutritional supplements. Information: 541-633-7048, www.ambushfitness.com
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“Cheerfulness is the very flower of health.” – A proverb
sunriver womenÕ s club able at the SRWC luncheon. Contact Martha Deuchler, operations chair at bdeuchler @aol.com or Marcia Schonlau at jmshonlau@chambers cable.com for volunteer information.
Program Linda Stephenson, owner of L&S Gardens in La Pine, will give a presentation on how to prepare a garden for summer success at the Tuesday, March 18 luncheon at Crosswater Grille. Check-in is at 11:30 a.m., and the cost is $18. Stephenson has authored numerous garden articles, written several books on gardening and is certified as a Central Oregon Master Gardener. RSVP to Joan Lewis at srwc programs@gmail.com or 541598-0650. Reservations and/or cancellations are due no later than March 13.
Dinner Club Diners have completed the recent round of international cuisine dinners. Preparations are in progress for the next round of dinners, which will be hostess choice. New participants are always welcome. Contact Stephanie Nelson at 541-593-4663 or Janice Dost at 510-812-6456.
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Wednesdays: Family Nature Hike Join a naturalist for a hike around scenic Sunriver to see some of the wildlife that call Central Oregon home. Free with paid nature center admission, $4 adults, $3 kids. Fridays: Bring the family to see Benham Falls through the eyes of a naturalist. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $10 adults, $5 kids; SNCO members: $8 for adults, $2 kids. Since this is an off-site event, reservations are required by Thursday. Call info and reservations, call 541-593-4394 or visit www.sunrivernaturecenter.org
The Sunriver Nature Center will host several special events between March 23 and April 30. Daily activities take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Creature Crafts Create masterpieces of nature with weekly different activities. Be inspired as you meet one of our live creatures. Ages 4 and up. $15 per child, $13.50 for SNCO members. Thursdays: Experiments in Nature Science is all around, explore it with us. A different nature-themed science experiment every week. Ages 5 and up. $15 per child, $13.50 for SNCO members.
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Winter fun • Fridays, 11:30 a.m. Ice skating in The Village at Sunriver. • Wednesday, March 5. Dogfriendly snowshoe or hike at
Membership Membership in the SRWC is open year-round to all women in Sunriver and the surrounding communities. An active membership is $20 and an associate membership is $30. Invite your new neighbor to join. For questions regarding membership, please call Nancy
Art Faire Preparations and planning for the annual Sunriver Art Faire Aug. 8-10 are well under way. The call for artists closes March 18. The annual art faire kickoff will be held Tuesday, April 15, 5-7 p.m. at SHARC in combination with the Sunriver chamber after hours. Entertainment will be provided by the Klassixs Ayre Band. Sponsors of this year’s faire will be recognized as “Sponsors with Heart.” Although several committees have already been hard at work, there is still a need for volunteers. Signup sheets will be avail-
Edison Sno-Park led by Shenny Braemer, sbraemer4@gmail. com. Dogs must be on leash. Bring sno-park permits. • Tuesday, March 11. Snowshoe at Swampy Lakes led by Pat Arnold, patorken@gmail. com and Ezma Hanschka at ezma@chamberscable.com
Fischer at 541-593-7458 or email srwcmembership@gmail. com
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cheon this month where we’ll be hearing from Linda Stephenson from L&S Gardens. So fitting since flowers have been an emphasis this year. – Carol Cassetty & Bonnie Rosen, co-presidents
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Presidents’ remarks March is a unique month. It really is not winter any more (hopefully) and it isn’t summer yet or even spring. This uniqueness is represented by the crocus. The crocus flower means cheerfulness and that’s just what it reminds us of as it blooms in between seasons, sometimes popping through a light dusting of snow on the ground or standing up to those cold, frigid nights. It reminds us that spring is not far off. They are a small flower, but a cluster of them in a garden brings a light airy look to cheer us up. The Sunriver Women’s Club is like a crocus. We are a small group of women in this part of Central Oregon, who have come together to make a difference and to reflect cheerfulness in our community and outside our community. As a unique group of women, we come together in a variety of ways based on our interests. Some like winter activities, some hiking, some gourmet dinners, some brown bag lunches, some knitting, while others like to plan, so whatever your interest there is a place for you to get involved. If you haven’t found your niche yet, then maybe you have a new idea and we would encourage you to bring it to the next SRWC board meeting. We’re always looking for new ideas. We look forward to seeing your cheerful faces at the lun-
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forming a second lake, similar in volume to the one behind continued from page 1 Timber Lane. As darkness fell, an emerfoundations and swirling under decks. The base of a hot tub was gency operations center was H submerged. I J set up on Timber K Lane. SROA,L M N O P Q R The source of water at Tim- Sunriver Environmental LLC Interpretive Trail Signs Sunriver Police and Fire ber Lane initially appeared to (SRE), 1 Sunriver Resort History pathway distances is allowed from shore of at the base of the departments, with assistance pathway locator system be the a spring 2 Camp Abbot History r during fishing season (last DISTANCES 3 Shrubs Deschutes County, began BNSF railroad bed, from which from IN MILES hrough Oct. 31). A fishing Each Pathway 4 Small Birds for anyone age 14 or older.amount of water was Next SUNRIVER VILLAGE TO… to develop a strategy of placing a goodly 5 Mammals Junction Locator is 3B Pathway n-day and season licenses can North Pool (via Circle 11) 3.47 6 River Restoration Junction diverting water away unique. To relate the flowing and contributing to sandbags, lly at sporting/guide shops. Marina 1.97 7 Birds and Mammals of the River Locator with roadways, homes and pumping wathe small lake. Two owners on from 8 Wildflowers the nearest roadway 9 Deschutes River pools Hydrologythat were Pathway Meadow Loop 1L to 1L 4.75 s out of the Timber Lane told the Scene ter Circle number is given, 10 Grasses 3C Junction mccallum 11 Fish the flow. Locator theymary had never seen standing feeding followed by a letter, Circle 1 to Circle 2 .61 park (private) 12 Trees with each “A” being Circle 2 to Circle 3 (via 2A) .75 SROA Public Works used or flowing water anywhere 13 Newberry Crater, Paulina Peak, Circle 6 to Circle 7 .94 Circle 2 to Circle 11, closest to the Circle. the Great toMeadow scrape away snow around their homes in 15 years a loader Circle 6 to Circle 7 (via 6B) .66 Parallel Beaver Dr. 1.24 14 Raptors and create a spillway of sorts Circle 6 to Circle 9 .66 2E to 3B .63 of residency. s sunriver 15 Lake Aspen marina Circle 7 to Circle 9 1.32 Circle 3 to Circle 4 .73 16 Warthe on Weeds northern edge of SROA staff discovered a from Circle 9 to Circle 10 .43 Circle 4 to Circle 5 .61 17 Pre-1800 and Early Settlement behind Timber Lane pond against the eastside of the the Circle 10 to Circle 11 .69 restaurant 18 lake The Cascades Circle 4 to Circle 11 .84 19 encourage The Riparian Zone Circle 10 to 5C 1.04 Circle 5 to Circle 6 .65 to drainage. Water railroad tracks that was flowing 3H 20 Elliott Wagon Train of 1853 10Dbrooke to 6E (Woodlands GC) .47 5B to 6C 1.17 snavely photos into what appeared to be hole was already flowing downhill R E SROA staff and Public Works crews place sandbags around a home on Juniper Lane. to forest IV at the base of the railroad bed. onto neighboring properties R service S Burlington Northern was notiFA TE LS AM LCounThis manhole absorbed most canoe U roads/mtn That night, Deschutes H D a y U s e Are a D E SCH fied due to concerns of a pobike trails of the flow through the night. ty took heavy equipment onto takeout tential washout of the railroad “This intentional acceptanceand Sunriver7Environmental LLC’s 12 13 14 16 bed. Trains continued to run 11 17 10 of storm water intomtn a sanitarybike hay fields east of the railroad 19 20 6 5 through the area but at reduced 21 9 11 12 7 4 sewer is not something that 22 trails 23 tracks and dug ditches in the 3 8 10 2 13 3G 1 speeds and accompanied by 9 14 11 12 p 6 7 cardinal ER 10 can ordinarily be done under low ends of the fields in an at8 15 8 5 9 5 6 7 8 9 landing IV 13 7 6 16 BNSF inspectors. R 1 2 3 14 foot bridge 17 4 our DEQ permit, but we be5 tempt to slow or stop the water 1 15 3 nature center 18 2 22 21 20 19 18 4 From the railroad tracks, S U N 17 16 23 2726 19 & observatory 3 1 25 24 8 9 10 11 lieved that the benefit to the from flowing off the fields. The 7 20 6 2 12 5B 2 5 8 9 10 11 20 SROA staff could see water 21 p 1 3 14 13 6 7 4 16 15 19 D community was greater than A 5 O excavator had to break through R 4 1 E 3 18 17 1 5 18 CASCAD flowing off of Sunriver Envi- 6 7 6 2 3F 2 4 3 2 9 17 ST 3 4 5 5A 7 16 the risk,” wrote Steve Runner, E 3 1 about 12 inches of frozen soil 4 5 21 22 2 5 15 8 8 8 9 8 6 W L AKE ASPEN LLC’s 20 13 6 4 4 14 ronmental hayfields. 7 9 23 1 10 7 7 7 19 9 5 vice president of Development, 13 8 10 6 5 reaching loose soil. The 6 U T ES 3 25 6 11 8 5 12 H before 18 3 7 RIV As the water5 flows 4 1 increased, 13 12 11 10 9 2 SC 10 24 2 1 17 16 15 14 1 8 E R that the water in 10 11 DE 2 Planning and Construction 3 14 3E hope was 4 5 22 9 13 12 2 9 15 8 6 3 13 14garage 1 3 a Timber Lane resident’s 10 4 21 7 13 11 12 13 12 11 12 16 11 6 18 19 20 6 7 12 1 10 for Sunriver Resort. “Prior the ditches would percolate 12 2 7 10 5 QUELAH 17 11 11 9 7 1 5 16 15 14 13 9 20 14 21 13 9 had 2about 4 8 10 10 18 11 1 6 7 8 9 17 flooded. The garage 3 15 16 17 18 19 19 9 10 18 3 RIVER 8 6 5 22 3 4 manhole, 8 9 14 2 4 20 15 12 10 2 19 to opening the we 8 9 14 20 4 15 14 17 19 21 soil instead of flowing 7 8 9 8 7 6 54 8 10 9 2 12 13 into the 23 1 7 15 VILLAGE 3 2 1 3 5 18 17 16 11 21 13 11 28 27 26 3 five 6inches of water in it. The 10 7 1 20 24 22 6 10 7 4 16 16 1514 12 22 2 16 CONDOS 14 11 9 9 25 6 AQUILA 6 17 8 under the capability of the 23 24 21 6 the railroad 13 1 downhill, 23 10 11 10 5 evaluated T 23 1 12 8 8 1 1 14 5 15 2 1 18 4 2 19 5 7 24 1 2 13 5 11 LODGES CAS 3 9 water was 17inches from flowing 4B 89 3 12 1 2 2 18 20 4 3 16 14 3 7 12 4 13 18 14 C 25 2 22 25 18 19 4 A 6 21 4 11 D 6 5 E ROAD 20 and5 into13Sunriver. 4 treatment plant at6 7 that 17 17 10 time 3 1 3 tracks RANCH CABINS 8 13 15 17 4 3 26 12 7 7 6 14 16 1 1 2 22 3 10 4 19 5 1 2 public 3 K I N G L E 15 16 A D 26 15 5 4 18 25 4 5 3 16 into the 20home. 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RI 13 36 8 1 14 4 water somewhere This 36 26 D 5 21 43 10 4 3 7 35 34 15 2 13 5 6A 7 T 9 28 9 6 O 29 25 45 44 6 46 35 48 47 ABB 14 13 of (an12 11estimated 27 8 7Cooler nighttime 22storm tempera23 24 3031 3 water 7 Y fire 4 5 12 11 1 12 4 6 5 3B 24 mile 32 34 7 6 10 7 to1 Cano 25 3 1 6 33 10 22 4 6 This 26 was 32 5 4 the beginning of a multiple 11 9 8 26 2 23 33 WEST CASCADE ROAD 2 5 gallons). 21 6 24 25 7Arates 7 31 15 14 pathway 2 90,000 added and onto commons on Timber and Tamarack lanes 27 tures slowed water flow 10 8 2 p 5 9 16 10 17 11 7 3 23 1 18 6 30 20 12 Pick Up 6 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 5 1 8 8 9 13 8 7 17 3 9 2 7 10 9 96B forked eventually 2 1 18 7 19 4 6 3 creek that 6 30 3 5 13 9 9 7 4C 9 7 7 10 12 11 18 19 9 2829 4 5 1 2 3sys4 3 17 4 8 18 a 1716 20 Mountain5 and flow taxed the 2 5 22 between Rager flooding carport, garages and 6the 8 17in the 29sewer 8fully in morning channel 5 4 4 56 8 19 15 10 6 10 10 10 11 3 7 3 21 14 4 9 16 8 16 21 20 16 6 28 14 5 FAIRWAY 7 flowed nearly half15 a1 mile R Ointo AD 3 1 6 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 15 13 12 11 22 2 27 12 38 37 36 35 14 13 12 11 Driving 9 K 15 then 11 10 4 tem and during VILLAGE plant 1 foundations before the spillway Modoc lanes, 6 23 headed onto 5 behind 7Timber Lane, but 2treatment 15 14 26 14 5 10 OC 11 12 13 did 9 10 Range 31 1 12 24 16 1 23 4 6 3 13 4 8 R 13 5 CONDOS 34 25 Sunriver. 16 32 7 13 11 14 7 11 25 7 10 7 6 5 2 8 6 24 3 12 33 2 6 17 4 4 8 the hours following 23this event not 8 3 Lane homes, took12 effect. The goal was to24 25 Modoc Flows at15 26 12 between 9 7 8 stop 5it entirely. 1 9 9 3 2 1 4 5 11 27 ALBERELLO 15 1 13 2 woodlands golf course 22 21 1918 10 14 3 4 3 was un10 6 3C situation 13 23 A1211similar 8 9 16 14 26 2 14 13 1 8 34 35 36 1 2 4 5 11 12 20 7 10 11 14 2122 9 10 28 1615 5 CONDOS s but did not cause an overflow impacting multiple properties direct the water 7 3 37to the paved 20 3 5 12 6 18 17 8 33 38 4 3 2 9 38 4 1819 5 4 3 2 1 Winners 13 6 1918 6 7 31 30 29 at Juniper 1 2 folding 3 4 6 Lane 12 13 5 4 32 1 17 32 6 7 2 20 40 39 5 nearby 5 1 32 6 Turn to Floods, page 21 Circle 1 8 9 10 11 of raw sewerage.” 33 along the way. and21 structures 34 pathway that 31travels 11 7 a 41 through 15 6 14 5 34 40 Cts 1-2 8 9 1 12 11 10 5 12 13 1 2 10 6D 35 8 7 9 30 43 42 14 10 11 where water 1 4 5 4 8 9seeping 10through 37 36 cott 63 clubhouse 10 11 12 14 15 1 16 2 3 44 6 6162 3 Lane workers 10 8 29 o 7 n 2 On Modoc 13 natural gulley behind Tamarack 9 1 9 2 9 15 16 7 wo 1 2 13 12 9 2 12 60 26 25 24 23 17 13 11 3 6 14 17 6 28 10 8 7 1 27 6E 45 22 North o 59 6 11 north 10 3 12 29 21 2 the railroad 3 8 16 2 3 46 7 8 27 5 bed ran around 58 30 5 4 20 19 18 4748 10identified 1 2 11 Lupine Pool 57 8 4 1 pool 31 manhole that apand lanes. 4 26 4 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 4950 3 30 a 7 56 9 31 9 1 25 29 55 12 13 32 17 2 3 5152 53 54 10 24 3 4 9C 8 3 2 a home, 5 11 5 4 of entered 28 2 POLE both7 6sides 6 14 33 4 5 22 21 1 4 7 6 3 9B 5 5 27 18 8 peared 1 in the path of 9 10the 8 8 6 5 6 7 1 Public 23Works crews 34 North 2 2 8 1 6 SROA 7 HOUSES 26 to be 3 2 EAGLEWOOD 5 8 19 20 21 5 6 20 4 9 6 7 7 19 20 3 18 6 35 2 8 25 Cts 2-5 1 7 7 15 16 17 6 the foundation and shorted 6 CONDOS 4 4 3 22 4 9 19 10 14 4 5 7 24 5 8 1 5 8 7 6 & 6-10 5 9 23 8 5 3 6 10 37 flow. 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Juniper Lane appeared to continue unabated. At a morning meeting of emergency managers SRE announced it could not accept any more water into its sewer system. Plans then shifted to pumping water from the ponds on the east side of the railroad bed up to Lake Penhollow. SROA sent workers to assist SRE in assembling a pipe that, according to Runner, pumped “about one million gallons of water over a 48 hour period.” With the pond at Juniper Lane threatening to overflow, SROA began pumping water from the southernmost pond on the east side of the tracks to the northern pond east of the tracks. The goal was to relieve the pressure. Contingency plans were developed to route flows into a second natural swale below Juniper Lane, and walls of sandbags were placed in an effort to protect homes adjacent to this secondary overflow basin. SROA called in pumper trucks from the cities of Bend and Redmond and contractors. For 12 hours these crews and trucks vacuumed water from the Juniper Lane pond and hauled it away from threatened homes to the Great Meadow where it was dumped in pasture 11. It turned out there was a drainage culvert under the railroad tracks adjacent to Timber
A group of student volunteers from the Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge program filled sandbags.
A vacuum truck from Sunriver Environmental removes water.
This home on East Butte Lane had a large pond in the backyard.
Lane. Someone, presumably Burlington Northern Santa Fe, cleared debris away from both ends of the culvert and water flowed freely through the pipe into the pond behind Timber Lane. On a mid-day tour of the SRE hay fields east of the railroad tracks, SROA staff observed water flowing over the still frozen ground, about 1 to 2 inches deep, from all directions. All the water was flowing from east to west, downhill toward Sunriver. The ditches dug the
inmates and night before at volunteers the lower ends See page 24 to of the hayfields learn how to build joined SROA Public Works were mostly full of water a home emergency and administrative staff in and beginning preparedness kit filling sandto overflow. bags, making As the day progressed, the air temperature more of the desperately needed warmed, rainfall increased and barriers available. An estimated water flows began rising. After 2,000 sandbags were placed two days of flooding, workers on property to protect homes noted a pattern of increased and infrastructure by Thursday afternoon. flows in the afternoons. SROA Public Works crews Sandbagging efforts intensified as Deschutes County switched to wearing waders
which helped them work more effectively in the flood waters that were thigh deep in areas. Sunriver Environmental covered the manhole on Modoc Lane Thursday afternoon. Water streamed down Modoc Lane toward South Imnaha Drive. Two rows of sandbags were built along the edge of Modoc Lane in an effort to create a channel for the floodwater to follow. As the flows intensified, SROA requested permission to open the manhole on Modoc Lane. Sunriver Fire Chief Art Hatch authorized the action. SRE crews later replaced the manhole lid, and lined it with sandbags in an effort to keep water from flowing into the sewer. In consultation with the DEQ, Runner said, “…it was determined that we were unable to accept any more storm water due to high flows in the Turn to Floods, page 28
Dan Frantz of 4 Timber Lane wades through the mud-filled water that completely surrounded his house and flooded his garage. SUNRIVER SCENE • MARCH 2014
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From the board room: Community bands together in time of crisis
sunriver owners association It would be an understate- those who have “the right stuff.” ment to mention that Sunriver The many who responded demrecently experienced and sur- onstrated courage, inexhaustible vived one of the greatest emer- effort, resourcefulness, undenigencies in our 40-plus year able dedicahistory. You will find a tion and leadcomprehensive amount of ership. detail regarding the FebThroughruary floods elsewhere in out the ordeal this month’s Scene. What we were proI want to focus on is the tected by our response that we witnessed Sunriver Poto the events. lice, Sunriver From the beginning, the Fire and Bob Nelson primary objectives of our Rescue and responders were to assure SROA staff the personal safety and well- – especially the crew from our being of our owners and visi- public works department. They tors as well as to protect, to the quickly identified those possibly greatest degree possible, homes in harm’s way and addressed and community infrastructure. their safety needs. They filled, This proved to be a daunting distributed and placed more challenge for several reasons. than 3,000 sandbags. They creFirst, we encountered a river ated river channels and berms where none previously existed. where none existed and dug Second, we were dealing with trenches to divert water away water that followed the path from homes and structures. of least resistance. Fortunately They kept roads passable, and we survived – but not without were available to help those in significant damage. need. The most powerful take away We also received major supfrom this challenge was the coor- port from Deshutes County dinated response to the problem. staff who were quick to offer We often hear about how, out of both expert advice and logistical the cauldron of adversity, emerge assistance. We even had tanker
trucks from Bend and Redmond assisting in trying drain the “lakes” that were threatening us. Volunteers from the Oregon Youth Challenge Guard showed up to fill sandbags. And I would be remiss in not recognizing the numerous Sunriver residents and friends who pitched in to help. There were far too many acts of courage and kindness to chronicle here but I want to mention but a few. There was the situation of an 85-yearold woman who called SROA distraught over being alone and seemingly surrounded by water. One of our reception staff calmly took her name and address; immediately contacted Sunriver police who promptly responded to her home to provide assistance while our staff person stayed on the phone providing the frightened owner with calming advice. What was remarkable was not that our staff member responded but that she did so in a kind, compassionate and caring manner. Perhaps what most impressed me was the way people responded to the crisis. From the start and throughout the ordeal,
February SROA board meeting highlights The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors held a work session Friday, Feb. 15 and regular meeting Saturday, Feb. 16. Board members present: David Jendro, Patty Klasicus, Mike Gocke, Bob Nelson, Pat Hensley, Richard Wharton, Roger Smith, Mark Murray and Bob Wrightson. Staff present: Hugh Palcic, Keith Kessaris, Brooke Snavely. Treasurer’s report 1/1/13-12/31-13 Revenue….........8,915,911 Expenses…........8,844,701 Surplus……….......71,210 As of 1/31/14 Revenue……....1,215,938 Expenses……......695,377 Surplus………....520,561
review of the proposed trail route and costs of construction. The Central Oregon Trails Alliance will match the donations and volunteers will construct the trail. -Betty Adelman sent comments via letter regarding bylaws, executive sessions and rules and regulations. These were entered into the record by reference. -Barbara Wade announced the SROA Nominating Committee’s intentions to host a forum of candidates running for election to the SROA Board of Directors over the Memorial Day weekend. The moderated forum is scheduled 3-5 p.m., Sunday, May 25 at SHARC. The audience will be able to submit written questions.
Owners forum -Scott Hall described efforts to build a mountain bike trail from Cardinal Landing Bridge that connects with the Wanoga mountain bike trail network. From Wanoga, mountain bike riders could connect with the Phil’s Trail network and ride all the way to Bend through the forest west of the Deschutes River. Hall said the volunteers behind the project are seeking donations to fund the Forest Service’s environmental impact
Association operations Administration: Concluded a request for proposal and contracted with DRC Research to conduct a survey of the members. The consultant began working with the SROA Public Affairs/Long-Range Planning Committee. New assistant general manager Keith Kessaris is studying for Community Manager of Community Associations certification. Accounting: Provided information for retirement plan
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and health plan audits spanning Jan. 1, 2008 to present. The audit is being conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor. Completed insurance renewal for Sunriver Service District. Worked with legal counsel regarding formation of a new 501(c)3 organization – the Sunriver Charitable Fund. Completed audit work with Harrigan, Price & Fronk. Information Technology: Continued developing a mobile Sunriver app with the communications department. Anticipating the app will be available this summer. Tennis gate access options evaluated. Coordinating installation of new gate access system with public works department. Developed base framework of public affairs database and ran beta test. Continued assisting environmental department with GIS work. Communications: Promoted the Sunriver Chill Out with banners and flyers, in the Scene and via press releases to local media. Shot videos and stills of the events. Submitted materials for the 2014 edition of Sunriver Visitors Guide magazine published by the Sunriver Chamber of Commerce. Publicized the Sunriver Mudslinger. Researched aerial www.sunriverowners.org
it was the complete cooperation and coordination of effort between SROA staff, Sunriver Police and Sunriver Fire and Rescue that was truly remarkable and what ultimately made the difference in our ability to protect life and property in face of a threat new to Sunriver. This, of course, did not magically occur. It was guided by the detailed and coordinated disaster and emergency plans each agency has. Those plans are meticulous and comprehensive in design. And they are plans that our agencies routinely practice and review including simulations involving joint efforts. So, it was of no surprise that a central crisis response team was mobilized and implementation of plans were quick and targeted. To my knowledge, this type of selfless cooperation had not existed or “battle tested” until now. I also want to recognize that all did not go as smoothly as it should have. In any emergency there are things that can be learned and improved on. Leaders will debrief what happened and include corrective actions in our ongoing planning and training efforts.
We also learned that we could have been better assisted by other entities in our efforts to mitigate the problem. To a degree, the old adage applies that if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem. The lack of cooperation (and at times outright thwarting of critical response efforts) by a few is a situation we will evaluate and address so that it hopefully never is repeated. In closing, I would be remiss to not mention a few who provided executive leadership. This includes Marc Mills, Sunriver chief of police; Art Hatch, Sunriver Fire chief; Mark Smith, SROA Public Works director; and Hugh Palcic, SROA general manager. We witnessed leadership throughout the ranks of our responders, and it was a remarkable team effort. Watching these four coordinate efforts and facilitate communications while wading through waste deep water to place sandbags was compelling. Our heartfelt thanks goes out to all who selflessly volunteered. They are heroes who deserve and have our gratitude and respect.
videography possibilities in support of Sunriver Style campaign. Assisted IT department with development of a Sunriver mobile app. Community Development: Continued work to address board request for additional justification to proposed design manual revisions. Assisted legal with document searches regarding certain properties. Noted continued improvement in construction activity and submittals for project permits. Environmental Services: Planning for Arbor Day and WOW Day. Training new environmental assistant. Continued research on Oregon spotted frog. Contacted outside agencies regarding Sunriver Mudslinger. Received notification from DEQ that SHARC has satisfied all requirements regarding treatment of asbestos. A letter declaring no further action required is forthcoming. Public Works: Removed downed and hazard trees due to windstorms. Conducted several plowing, sanding and de-icing operations. Finished installing nearly 1,000 road signs. Working on river access project. Coordinating Cardinal Landing Bridge deck overlay project. Recreation: Planned, coordinated and hosted inaugural Sunriver Chill Out which
included second staging of Dummy Downhill. Planning for March Sunriver Mudslinger. Four large-scale property management companies signed up for bulk-buy tickets to send their guests to SHARC and other recreation amenities. Booked Travel Oregon in Benham Hall for their state convention reception and received booth space at their convention held at Sunriver Resort that weekend. Planning implementation of the tennis gate lock project with IT and public works. Board actions -Reviewed responses to owners who commented at previous meetings. 1. Director Hensley answered Bonnie Campbell’s question about why SROA’s contract engineer researched costs of making the boat ramp accessible to the public when owners indicated they wanted to keep it private. Hensley said it was the board’s fudiciary responsibility to research and disclose all possible costs. Hensley answered Campbell’s second question about why the association is marketing SHARC when it is, in Campbell’s opinion, already crowded. Hensley said only 5.5 percent of visits were from Turn to Board, page 23
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people who paid full price at the gate, and that it is unlikely all that gate traffic is a result of the marketing campaign. Hensley said 75 percent of the visits to SHARC are by guests of the property management companies or Sunriver homeowners who independently rent their homes. 2. John Lohman’s request than another tennis court at Fort Rock Park be converted to pickelball courts was assigned to staff to research pros and cons and report back in March. 3. In response to Betty Adelman’s concerns about safety at SHARC and overall community emergency preparedness, Director Hensley sent an overview of emergency response plans and a list of the key players. Hensley said the Sunriver Fire Department’s average response time to SHARC is four minutes. -Approved the minutes of the Jan. 17 work session. -Approved the minutes of the Jan. 18 regular meeting. -Approved the resignations of Ken Smith from the environmental committee and Joyce Hart from the public works committee. -Reviewed progress on a committee action request regarding
long-range planning for the reforestation of Sunriver. A subcommittee has identified nine issues that need to be addressed, and has contacted the Central Oregon Community College Forestry Department to discuss using students to conduct research on Sunriver’s forests. -Approved payment of $600,000 on the SHARC fixed rate loan and $500,000 on the SHARC variable rate loan from Bank of America. A taskforce determined that SROA can safely prepay $1.1 million of principal on the debt in 2014 without penalty and without jeopardizing the financial health of the organization. -Approved establishing a River Access Development Task Force to include Herb Dix, Jim Adams, Bob Wrightson, Patty Klascius, Mark Smith and Hugh Palcic. Also approved a River Access Communications Task Force to include John Salzer, Bonnie Campbell, Keith Kessaris, Hugh Palcic and Brooke Snavely. -Approved the 2014-2015 Sunriver Service District fiscal year budget and recommended it to the Deschutes County Commisioners for their approval. -Approved rescinding SROA Resolution 2013-11. Turn to Board, page 24
Nomination deadline approaching Are you willing to make a commitment to your community? Looking for a chance to work toward making Sunriver the best place possible? Then this is your opportunity to serve on the Sunriver Owners Association Board of Directors. Any resident or non-resident Sunriver property owner in good standing is eligible to serve as a director. To seek consideration by the SROA Nominating Committee either complete an Application for Candidacy and submit it to the SROA office by March 11 or contact a member of the committee (listed below) to indicate your interest in running for election or to learn more about the steps required to become a candidate. To have your name placed on the ballot in this year’s election you need only file a Petition for Candidacy with 100 property owner signatures (only one signature per property) at the SROA office by 4 p.m. April 11. All forms are available by contacting the SROA office. Preferred qualifications • Has leadership experience in a business, profession or organization • Exhibits a willingness to seek solutions • Works with enthusiasm and integrity Time commitment The board meets for a work session on the third Friday of each month and for its regular meeting the following morning. Board members make a commitment to spend about 20 hours per month on board business. The following members of SROA’s Nominating Committee are happy to assist you or answer any questions you may have: Katie Hall, co-chair Katieh604@gmail.com 541-593-0114 Barbara Wade, co-chair barbara@gewade.com 541-593-6408 Jim Adams jimginnyadams@msn.com 541-301-2444 Gail Manary gailmanary@chamberscable.com 541-593-9312 Jack McDonnell jackmcd@chamberscable.com 541-593-7680 Linda Saukkonen lsauk@chamberscable.com 541-593-2898 Steve Stedman sstedman01@msn.com 541-593-0594 SUNRIVER SCENE • MARCH 2014
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SHARC Aquatics & Tubing Hill Indoor Pool Open Swim: March 1-21 & 31
Monday–Thursday 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. March 22-30 (spring break): Daily 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Weather permitting the outdoor waterslides and lazy river will be open 12-4 p.m.
Holiday Aquatic Sessions - March 22-30
SHARC’s indoor swimming pool may be busy over the spring break holiday. To accommodate demand, staff may implement 2.5-hour swim sessions as needed to avoid overcrowding. Session times are 10 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.; 1-3:30 p.m.; 4-6:30 p.m.; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Tubing Hill March 1-21, Fridays 12 - 4 p.m.; Sat./Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. March 22-30, Daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Casino night fundraiser
March 8, 6-10 p.m.: Vegas-style casino fundraiser for New Generations Early Childhood Development Center. Evening fun includes gaming tables, food and beverage by Sunriver Brewing, a wine pull, raffle and prizes. Registration required at www.newgenerationssunriver.org
Outdoor waterslides, lazy river to open
March 22-30, 12-4 p.m.: Weather permitting, SHARC’s outdoor slides and lazy river will be open for the spring break holiday.
Teen Pool Night
March 25, 8-10 p.m.: SHARC will be hosting a Teen Night in SHARC’s indoor pool. Open to ages 12-18 only, there will be a teen social starting at 8 p.m. followed by activities geared just for teens. Reservations required by contacting Matt Catanzaro at mattc@srowners.org or 541-585-3714. Event is subject to cancellation due to lack of participation. SROA member with current ID $7; general public $10.
Evening of improv
March 28, 7 p.m.: Presented by Triage, Central Oregon’s premier improv troupe. Engaging the audience through suggestions and participation, Triage features a variety of games onstage including favorites Helping Hands, Gripe Concerto, Movie Poster, This is Your Life, What Happened After Happily Ever After, and emerging long and mid-forms including Soap Opera and Troubadour. Free and open to all. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
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FOR SROA MEMBERS Discovering health with real food March 18, 11:30 a.m.: Learn how to use real
Welcome home new members March 29, 5-7 p.m.: All owners new to Sunriver food to control areas of health like blood sugar in the past year are welcome to enjoy refreshand inflammation to avoid the symptoms often ments, light hors d’ oeuvres and live bluegrass associated with aging. Discussion will center on music in the Hosmer living room. “superfoods” and how to get off of processed The evening is intended to be casual and a way of food without breaking the budget. 90 minute welcoming you to a community rich with owner classroom with time for Q&A afterward. Food benefits, clubs, organizations, events and activities samples will also be provided. Free. Minimum available. of five people required for this class. Please SROA staff and SHARC Ambassadors will be RSVP to Chris at 541-585-3144 or chrish@ on hand to provide information on a variety of srowners.org owner-related topics, provide guided tours of Ambassador meeting the SHARC facility or allow you to visit with new friends by the fire and enjoy the music. March 20, 4 p.m.: Monthly meeting for all SHARC Ambassadors. Meet other volunteers Please RSVP to Chris at 541-585-3144 or chrish@ and learn about exciting volunteer opportuni- srowners.org ties available at SHARC. www.sunriverowners.org
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Building a family disaster preparedness kit By Matt Catanzaro, SHARC assistant aquatics manager Have you ever thought: “I really need to have a disaster preparedness kit,” but then thought, “Those kits are all so darn expensive!” In the wake of February’s flooding in Sunriver, there’s no better time to start working on putting a home disaster kit together, and I can help you with making your own. Before coming to SHARC, I worked almost 20 years with the American Red Cross. Preparedness is something I have taught and feel passionate about. I’ve responded to numerous disasters with the Red Cross and witnessed how many people were unprepared. This turned my passion into more of a quest to help as many people as I can prepare for any emergency. You might be confined to your home after an emergency and if your kit isn’t ready… you aren’t ready either. Plan on having enough supplies for everyone in your home for at
least three days. It’s a good idea to prepare for even longer because you never know how long you may be stuck. The more prepared you are, the better off you will be. In a series of articles, I will suggest items needed to build your own disaster preparedness kit. You probably already own most of the items, but you may need to purchase some. Together, we will build a wellequipped kit in a few short months without breaking the bank. I will provide a few suggestions each month and if you follow them, you will have a disaster preparedness kit ideally suited for you and your family. So let’s get started. The first thing you are going to need is something to store your kit it in. The best storage container I have found is a trash can on wheels. Make sure that the trash can has a locking lid to keep moisture and unwanted pests out and good sturdy wheels because the finished kit will most likely be heavy and you don’t want your trash can to
struggle under all the weight. Also, with better wheels it will be easier for you to roll around. Another item that you will want to pick up with the trash can is a 2- to 3-foot long pry bar. A pry bar can be used to open doors that might be stuck, help lift heavy items and used like a hammer, among other possible uses. Now you will need a couple multi-tools and work gloves. The multi-tools can be ones you may already have or purchase at the store where you are picking up the trash can and pry bar. I suggest more than one so that you have an assortment of tools – screwdrivers, knife blades, etc. – readily available. I suggest a multi-tool with needle nose pliers and another with regular pliers. Another important thing to have on one of the multi-tools is scissors. By having two types of multitools with different tools in them, you can minimize space and have tools for almost any emergency situation. Turn to Kit, page 27
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-Approved replacing the rescinded SROA Resolution 2013-11 with the Amended and Restated Administrative Services Agreement. -Approved bylaws that establish a 501c3 nonprofit corporation for the association, and further approved treasurer Mike Gocke sign the bylaws documents. -Discussed proposed amendments to the SROA Bylaws regarding reimbursements for board members who travel to attend meetings. A work group will be established to further
research the issue. The conversation began in the interest of encouraging non-resident members to consider serving on the board. The meeting adjourned at 11:19 a.m. to executive session to discuss legal matters. The next SROA Board of Directors work session is scheduled Friday, March 14, 9 a.m., in the SROA administration building, 57455 Abbot Drive. The board plans their regular meeting the next day, Saturday, March 15, 9 a.m., in the same location. Approved meeting minutes are posted, as available, at www. sunriverowners.org
Have a face for radio? Audition for the upcoming show ‘Radio STAR’ The Sunriver Stars Community Theater will hold auditions for their next production, “Radio STAR” March 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. at SHARC. This will be done as a live radio show. Using original scripts, actors will portray George Burns and Gracie Allen and perform a side-splitting rendition of “Gracie’s Old Boyfriend.” This will be followed by visits from some of the best crooners of the day – Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney and maybe even ‘The Voice,” old Blue Eyes himself. Chills will run up your spine with the presentation of a thriller from “Inner Sanctum” to finish the show. Does this sound right up your alley? Please plan to join the fun. Singers are needed for both solo and singing commercial roles. Also needed are males and females with “radio voices” and a sound effects expert. Gina Rosbrook will provide live atmospheric music. For more information, contact the director at dramama@ comcast.net
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Authors Willy Vlautin, Phillip Margolin to appear in Sunriver this month By Deon Stonehouse March brings two powerhouse author events to Sunriver Books & Music. Join us for entertaining events on a couple books we highly recommend. Saturday, March 15 at 5 p.m., Willy Vlautin will give a presentation on “The Free.” I believe it is his best book. People living on the margins, on the knife-edge of life tend to be the subjects of Vlautin’s novels. He gives them a clear, strong voice, inviting the reader to walk for a few well-written pages in the other person’s shoes. Vlautin treats these characters with compassion and respect. You can’t go through a Vlautin story without at least a few “there but for the grace” moments where you see the slippery slope that claimed the characters was steep and hard to avoid. Freddie had a good life going, a mortgage free home he inherited, a marriage and two daughters, then that slope got him and now he is deep in debt, not keeping his head above water, working his day job at the hardware store and a night job as care taker at a group home. Leroy did what a lot of young men do, answered his country’s call for soldiers. The Middle East changed everything, now he lives in a group home a galaxy away from everyday reality, lost to his loved ones. Pauline works hard as a nurse, she has a deep reservoir of compassion she keeps veiled by a curtain of reserve, a young girl struggling with life on the streets and drug addiction tugs at her heart. Their stories will converge and as they do Vlautin skillfully intertwines a greater truth. The reader will care for these characters, admire their pluck, and wish them a safe harbor. Vlautin’s earlier novel, “Motel Life,” set in Reno, tells
their music has the same haunting quality found in Vlautin’s stories. “Northline,” an earlier novel about a woman, the choices she made, and the future she fights to hold onto, includes a CD by Richmond Fontaine. Willy Vlautin
the story of two brothers, Frank and Jerry Lee, who live in cheap motels until a tragic, drunk driving accident puts them on the run. Their belongings are meager, their claim on life tenuous. The story has been made into a well-regarded movie starring Kris Kristofferson, Emile Hirsch, and Dakota Fanning. “Lean on Pete” won big at the Oregon Book Awards, winning both the Ken Kesey Award and the Reader’s Choice Award. It is set mostly in Oregon and tells of a lonely teenager, Charley, who moves with his Dad from Spokane to a rental house in the Delta Park neighborhood of Portland and takes a part time job from an unsavory trainer at the race track. His only friend is Pete, a race horse on his last legs, treated poorly by Charley’s boss. The boy and the horse runaway, but the world is not kind to run away teenagers and erstwhile, over the hill, race horses. Vlautin is multi-talented. He is also lead singer and songwriter for Richmond Fontaine and
Phillip Margolin will visit Sunriver Saturday March 29 at 5 p.m. He is a New York Times bestselling author many times over. If you enjoy the mystery genre, his name is well known. His contemporary mysteries, always a hit, include “Sleight of Hand,” “Capitol Murder,” “Lost Lake,” “Gone But Not Forgotten,” and many others. Margolin brings to bear years of experience as a Portland, Oregon attorney who has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court and as a defense attorney in death penalty cases. Often his books are inspired by real events. This is very true of his latest novel, “Worthy Brown’s Daughter.” Though this novel is a huge departure for Margolin, it is some of his best writing. “Worthy Brown’s Daughter” is a fictional account of the groundbreaking Robin Holmes vs. Nathaniel Ford case. Former slave Robin Holmes sought justice in the white man’s court, suing a prominent member of the community, Nathaniel Ford, seeking the release of Holmes’ children. It must have been very hard, not to mention frightening, for a black man to step into the white man’s court in pre-civil war days. Margolin uses Holmes as the
inspiration for Worthy Brown, a man whose former master is a successful, charismatic attorney keeping Worthy Brown’s daughter in bondage. He is also lacking in any sense of morality, casually cruel, and may pose a danger to the teenage girl. Wo r t h y Brown, worried a b o u t his child, takes his case to Matthew Penny, an attorney arrived via the Oregon Trail, a journey that cost the life of Penny’s beloved wife. There is plenty of great historical detail about Oregon along with a compelling entertaining story full of fascinating characters. With his background as an attorney and his string of New York Times bestsellers, Margolin is ideally suited to tell this story, giving the reader a real view of the legal difficulties and climate of the time, while also giving it suspense and drama. He throws in a woman of dubious virtue, a judge who makes a poor choice that has dire repercussions, and a variety of interesting threads.
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While Margolin’s thrillers are great entertainment, Worthy Brown’s Daughter shows this author has a lot more to say! Margolin is a great speaker; his events are always interesting. If you would like to read a non-fiction book of Holmes vs Ford, “Breaking Chains” by Greg Nokes is a well-researched and complete account. The two books make excellent companion pieces. Author events are a perfect way to spend an evening. We will have refreshments and drawings for prizes. Please call 541-593-2525, email sunriver books@sunriverbooks.com or stop by to sign up to attend. The events are free and lots of fun.
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Q. Parts of Sunriver flooded he said. March 12-15 after heavy rains Then there was the case of melted more than 2 feet of snow individuals who descended that had blanketed the area just upon the SROA Public Works days earlier. Frightening as it yard to assist filling sandbags. was, there were some outstanding Of this group willing to sign acts of volunteerism and com- up for the ultimate grunt work munity spirit displayed. What was an SROA board member did you see people do to help their – bad hip and all. The work of neighbors? filling sandbags A. T h i s would be akin flood was a difto working in a ficult experience weapons factory to witness and I in World War II have yet to inter– where you work Owners are welcome to nally process all feverishly to make submit questions to be that has occurred. something that I personally know answered in this column. will be employed Email to a number of the somewhere else – brookes@srowners.org people affected by the 12th of the month. unknown to the by the flood, elfactory worker. evating this catasAll this group trophe to a more knew was that personal level for me. It was there weren’t enough sandheartbreaking. As painful as it bags… never enough. was to witness I also saw the Some volunteers were not best of Sunriver on display – even Sunriver residents, and neighbors helping neighbors this act of kindness to our com– lane by lane. munity should not go without I saw neighbors assist another recognition. The City of Bend by stacking sandbags around and Redmond assisted with eftheir home. In one instance, I forts by supplying much needwas on Modoc Lane assessing ed tankers and vacuum trucks. how the sandbags were hold- The Oregon Youth Challenge ing up and was met by several Corps provided critical sandmembers who lived there. One bagging teams. Learning of gentleman alerted me that he the crisis, owners of Ambush had friends on Tamarack and Fitness (a new business in the was concerned for them, “They Sunriver Business Park) simply need help and fast, we’re look- showed up at the administraing good for the moment here,” tive office looking for how they
could help. Sandbags turned out to be their specialty and for that our community is grateful. Lastly, SROA office staff also worked shifts around the clock to assist in sandbagging. Adversity has a way of pulling folks together. It makes us work harder to find solutions. It is simply the Sunriver way. Our owners, employees and area neighbors can all find some solace in the fact that WE, as a community, never gave up on one another. Q. SROA is developing a survey to present to owners this summer. Why survey the owners? What does it cost and what is learned? A. The comprehensive member survey is a critical planning tool for the association in that it provides the essential “will of the people.” It is the opportunity for the membership to tell its leaders what the direction of the community should be. To put it another way, without asking our membership as to their wants, likes and needs; association leadership would be making decisions on the direction of the community without them. Many major initiatives and positive changes to our community can be traced back to past community surveys. In many ways a survey stands at
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the heart of responsive governance and visionary planning. The cost of the survey ranges $10,000-$12,000 and costs can be further trimmed by owners opting to take the survey online forgoing postage and time consuming manual data entry. While there is a cost to doing a survey, I would contend that there is a potentially larger cost of not knowing the desired course of the community. This survey is as comprehensive and all-inclusive as possible. Its reach is extremely broad based with an eye on encompassing all corners of our community. Are we growing older or younger as a community? How do our owners use
our community’s infrastructure and recreation facilities? What direction should the community head with respect to technology? What are the core values of our community? And have they changed over the years? What is the level of member satisfaction when it comes to items such as services, recreational offerings, public safety and governance to name just a few? Measuring this year’s survey results against prior surveys conducted, we will be able to start plotting trends and specific community shifts in vision. The survey’s results will provide important instrumenTurn to GM, page 27
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tation in charting a course for the community’s future that most closely aligns with the desires of SROA membership. Q. You entered your dog, Zeppa, into the K-9 Keg Pull in February in The Village at Sunriver. What was that like? A. The first ever Sunriver Chill Out Winter Festival was a blast. If you missed the inaugural event this year, please, please put it on your calendar for next year, as it will most definitely become a community winter tradition. Probably one $183 of the most unique and fun events of the weekend was the K-9 Keg Pull. The host venue, The Village at Sunriver, was the picture perfect setting for this event. For those of you that did not attend, the rules are pretty simple. You attach a keg to a specially designed dog harness and unleash your dog down a snow covered runway of approximately 100 feet or so. Everyone cheers on the dog as each contestant makes his or her way over the finish line. There were different weight classes and different sized beer kegs depending on the size of the dog. As for my slightly overweight dog, Zeppa (she missed the little dog category by a pound) she was hitched to a Sunriver Brewery growler. The term “growler” seemed very fitting with my tough little one. Each dog was timed heading
down the track one at a time with the top three dogs in each class winning medals. And yes, in true Olympic style, there was a medal stand and music. As they say, owners resemble their dogs and in looking at all of the different dogs and their masters on hand that day, I would have to agree. The saying could be considered accurate with respect to my dog Zeppa and me – we’re both a little overweight, competitive and fast when we need to be… just don’t make us run for distance. All in all, the event raised more than $1,000 for the local
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When it comes to work gloves, you will want to have at least one pair per person in the household. Gloves should be good quality and fit well. The gloves will serve double duty for working in and around the house and to keep your hands warm in cold conditions. Staying with the theme of utility items that can all be purchased in one place, I suggest plastic sheeting, duct tape, and map(s) of the local area. In the event all power is down, the plastic sheeting and duct tape can be used to seal up your home and help conserve heat. The plastic sheeting can also be used as a personal insulating blanket. A good map of the area could be useful in the event of an evacuation. Evacuation routes sometimes take routes over unfamiliar roads.
humane society. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 35 dogs participated and all of the storefronts and businesses in the vicinity warmly opened their doors to both four legged and two legged competitors. To Scott Pence, a key sponsor of the event from Sunset Lodging, I extend my deepest apologies for the mishap that Zeppa had in your office. Ha ha! Just kidding Scott. Zeppa and I (mostly Zeppa) are already training for next year. Bronze won’t cut it in our house. We’re digging for gold! So now that you have the starting items for a disaster preparedness kit, place the heaviest items at the bottom of the container. This will help with transporting the kit if it needs to be moved. I suggest that you place the plastic sheeting on the bottom of the trash can and then the pry bar, duct tape, multi-tools, and gloves. We will continue to build a disaster kit for you and your family in next month’s Scene.
• All removed snow must remain on your property. • Take special care to make sure your snow is not dumped near or around hydrants. • Snow from your property should not be plowed or blown onto commons, including islands in the cul-de-sacs. • Snow from your property should not be plowed or blown onto neighbors’ driveway or property. • Your snow should not be pushed into the street for other motorists to navigate through or snowplows to contend with. For a list of snow removal contractors who have registered with the SROA Community Development Department, go to www.sunriverowners.org and click on the weather page in the main toolbar.
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than after a courtMagistrate. The room battle. In a typiword evokes images cal courtroom setting of a black robe and a only one party wins; stern demeanor. But the other has the verSROA’s magistrate dict imposed upon sports neither. In fact, them. Mediation is a she’s often nibbling more flexible process, baked goods while allowing both parties writing orders. She to agree to a solution enthusiastically greets Sunriver’s magistrate Jo they can live with. homeowners who Zucker Zucker prefers to have been cited, eager conduct hearings on to help resolve conflict without having to resort violations in Sunriver more to assessing a fine. Homeown- like a mediation – informally ers are welcome to “appear” by and collaboratively – than a contacting the magistrate by traditional legal proceeding, though offenders may certainly phone or email. Magistrate Jo Zucker is an request a formal hearing. She is attorney by training, but has eager to listen to the cited homchosen a career as a mediator. eowner, and doesn’t hesitate to She believes mediation is usu- brainstorm creative solutions to ally a far less expensive, less time the conflict at hand. So if you are faced with an consuming method of resolving disputes than litigation. But issue relating to your Sunriver most significantly, in Zucker’s home, go ahead: talk to the experience, after mediation the magistrate. Information: sunrivermagis parties are far more likely to trate@srowners.org be satisfied with the outcome
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Dummy Downhill recap By Emily Savko, SROA Recreation Programs manager The weather conditions at the 2014 Dummy Downhill were much different from what was dealt with a year ago. Snow-filled parking lots were our saving grace in 2013, and SROA Public Works crews were able to create a snow ramp and jump where there was once bare ground. This year, the weather prior to the 2014 Dummy Downhill had us sweating for the same reason — no snow. However, enough snow was found to create the snow run, and just a couple days later, we were blessed with more than 2-feet of snow blanketing the run. Eleven hand-crafted dummies sailed over the ramp this year. Animals were the most popular theme — ranging from a shark and a bunny to a pony, eagle and a bear. Local business that participated in the event included Good 2 Go, Sunriver Nature Center, Sunriver Sports, Alpine Entertainment, 4 Season Recreational Outfitters and SHARC. Several area residents and vacationing guests submitted entries as well. Sunriver IGA Markets was back for their second appearance with a “Don’t Leave Your Child Unattended” runaway
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shopping cart. Last year they took home the Best Dressed award with “InGA,” a stylishly dressed mannequin pushing a shopping cart. The shopping cart returned this year filled with assorted shopping items and doll strapped into the child seat. Upon impact, grocery items were strewn across the downhill course, earning them this year’s Best Crash award. The Three Rivers K-8 School PTA was not only at the event to sell coffee, cocoa, cookies, donuts and popcorn to raise money, but their downhill entry earned the People’s Choice award. An oversized teddy clad in a Three Rivers School jersey surrounded by red, black and gold balloons received the most ballot votes. A tie for second was between Alpine Entertainment’s 1980s movie “Better Off Dead” inspired dummy and Princess Bubblegum, created by a family vacationing from Kennewick, Wash. who visited the Second Tern to find decorations for their creation. Sunriver Owners Association Public Works Department was the winner of the Longest Jump with their “Spring Man” dummy after it sailed a distance of 15 feet, 3 inches. Last year’s longest jump was set at 11 feet, 11 inches.
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system and in anticipation of the upcoming three day weekend and resulting high sewer flows in Sunriver. These factors increased the likelihood of raw sewerage discharge and public health concerns that were unacceptable to the DEQ.” Thursday night an apparent void opened around the Modoc Lane manhole and water resumed flowing in. Crews on the scene did not know if the water was flowing into the sewer system or into the ground. Eventually the flow into the hole ceased, and water resumed flowing downhill. Day 3, Friday, Feb. 14 Flooding intensified Friday with more rain and continued snow melt. The secondary Juniper Lane pond overflowed sending water onto properties along Ashwood Lane and down the pathway along Beaver Drive. The Juniper Lane water also overflowed Beaver Drive and flooded a large area of East Butte Lane where several homes were affected. Flows resumed from behind Timber Lane, down the established “creek bed” along the pathway, past the Modoc Lane manhole and over South Imnaha Lane, forcing a closure of the important arterial road. The water carried into Rocky Mountain Lane, affecting about half the properties on the street, out onto the pathway between Rocky Mountain and Dutchman land and north all the way to the Marketplace
tennis courts. Reports started coming in of unassociated flooding at various locations throughout Sunriver. Owners on Malheur, Fir Cone, Vine Maple, Winners Circle and Fairway lanes reported standing and running water through their landscape, garages and, in one instance, inside a home. Sunriver Fire pumped water off Nine Iron Lane where the first floor of a home had several inches of standing water. The waters rose again, flooding the home a second time. All these latter reports appeared to be the result of water flowing off golf courses. Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge volunteers joined the sandbag filling efforts at the SROA Public Works yard. By the end of the day approximately three truckloads of sand had been bagged and delivered to trouble spots. An estimated 3,000 sandbags were placed in three days. Day 4, Saturday, Feb. 15 Overnight temperatures dropped to below freezing and the rain stopped. Most of the snow on the hay fields east of Sunriver melted. Water stopped flowing in many areas. The ground began to absorb standing water and ponds shrank. According to an automated water gauge, flows on the Little Deschutes River near La Pine spiked to nearly 2,000 cubic feet per second. That prompted Deschutes Basin Watermaster Jeremy Giffin to investigate in person. Manual measurements showed flows in the
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range of 1,750 cfs, far above flood stage. He estimated the river to be about a quarter mile wide at that location, possibly due to ice dams backing up the flow. Warnings were issued to property owners along the river from La Pine to Sunriver. The Big Deschutes River appeared to absorb most of the floodwaters. SROA’s Board of Directors authorized hiring a hydraulic engineer from Portland to inspect the situation. He’d been notified the day before and was in Sunriver when the approval came through. The engineer toured impacted areas with staff, studied topographic maps and was provided photo documentation. In a preliminary report he found that SROA did everything it could in response to the flooding. He is expected to make short- and long-term recommendations in a follow up report. Throughout the event SROA instructed homeowners to document damage to their property and to contact their insurance company. Because many of the impacted homes are above known floodplains, many homeowners do not carry flood insurance. “Association leadership is conducting a thorough investigation of the events leading up to and during this unprecedented flooding. I would simply ask that members remain patient while this very important work carries on,” said Hugh Palcic, SROA general manager. “Contacts have been made on the local, state and federal levels in seeking immediate and long-term assistance for our community. We are extremely grateful for the response that we have received to date.” Palcic said “all of the men and women of our fire and police departments as well as each and every SROA employee performed above and beyond the call of duty in responding to this very difficult incident.”
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Sunriver pets: How to care for ’dem old bones By Dr. Wendy Merideth I love old dogs. Those eyes still hold the mischievous sparkle of a fierce puppyhood. The frosty muzzle is evidence of a lifetime of play. Unfortunately the price for that rambunctious life is often arthritis, manifested as a stiff gait, slow start in the morning, or a limp. Winter in Sunriver can be hard on old dogs, but there are many things we can do to help them get around more comfortably. Foremost is a soft, warm bed and runner carpets in the house to prevent slipping on hard-surfaced floors. Keeping an arthritic dog at an appropriate weight is very important. The heavier an arthritic dog is, the more weight those joints have to deal with. Your veterinarian can guide you regarding low impact exercises that build strength. Reducedcalorie senior diets can also help keep the weight off. A physical exam may identify which joints are affected. Sometimes radiographs are required to pinpoint the location and severity of the arthritis. Your veterinarian can then provide you with treatment options ranging from surgery to medical management. Research is mounting regarding the use of omega-3 fatty acids for inflammation associated with arthritis. The Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association published a research article in December 2011 summarizing this body of evidence concluding the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. Glucosamine and chondroitin supplements have mixed research results. Many patients have benefitted from their use, however some animals do not respond. Never give your dog human nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS). Dogs lack an enzyme required to metabolize many human NSAIDs, therefore ingestion of these drugs lead to toxicity of the liver and
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Acupuncture stimulates peripheral nerves causing the brain to release endorphins, serotonins, and other endogenous painkillers. The eyes of an old dog show a spirit that has loved, inspired, and been a loyal companion. Fortunately there are many things we can do to help ease pain in their golden years. Sunriver Veterinary Clinic, 56818 Venture Lane, is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (541) 593-8128.
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1. Wear boots or shoes with grip soles such as rubber and neoprene composite. Slick soles on shoes will definitely increase the risk of slipping. 2. Use care when entering or exiting vehicles. Use the vehicle for support by bracing yourself with the vehicle door and seat back. 3. Step - don’t jump from vehicles and equipment. 4. Don’t walk with your hands in your pockets. You will need your arms for balance if you do slip. 5. Take short shuffling steps in very icy areas. 6. Curl your toes under and walk as flat-footed as possible. 7. Don’t step on uneven surfaces. Avoid ice-covered curbs. 8. Keep your full attention on walking. Digging in your purse or backpack, talking on the phone or texting while walking on ice or snow is dangerous. 9. Bend your knees a little and take slower steps – you can greatly reduce your chance of falling. 10. In winter conditions motorists may not be able to stop or slow down for pedestrians. Before you step into the street, make sure that approaching vehicles have come to a complete stop. When these tips don’t work, and you know you are going to slip, try to reduce your potential injuries by: • Rolling with the fall. Try to twist and roll backwards, rather than fall forward. • Relaxing as much as possible when you begin to fall. • Tossing any load you are carrying. Protect yourself instead of objects.
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Sunriver Service District Managing Board February meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District Managing Board (SSDMB) held its regular meeting on Feb. 13. Board members present: Mike Gocke, Ron Angell, Bob Nelson, Greg Keller (via conference call). Absent: Deborah Baker. Staff present: Marc Mills, Evan Kennedy, Tiffany Hughes, Rod Bjorvick. Public input -None Financial report Resources…….....$5,783,006 Requirements….....2,312,434 Surplus...................3,470,571 Police Salary & wages…......781,905 Materials/equip’t..........87,380 Fire Salary & wages…...1,121,693 Materials/equip’t.....1,555,666
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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
Board actions -Approved minutes of the Jan. 16 regular meeting. -Approved payment of $15,349 to SROA for administrative and fleet services rendered in January. -Approved the fifth amendment to the administrative services agreement with SROA. -Approved revisions to the second amendment of the management agreement with Deschutes County. -Approved the district’s fee schedule for 2014-2015. Most of the changes were clerical. -Approved the budget for fiscal year 2014-2015. The district’s tax rate will remain at $3.31 per thousand of assessed value for the fourth consecutive year. -Approved payment of $20,270 in county fees regarding rezoning of land on which to construct a training facility near Lake Penhollow. Combined with previous
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expenditures approximately $32,000 has been spent on this endeavor. -Discussed proposal to increase stipends for volunteer firefighters. Assistant fire chief Bjorvick said the stipends had not increased since they were established more than a decade ago. The stipend is paid to help volunteers cover their food and fuel costs for each 24 hours they serve on duty assisting the career staff. Bjorvick said the increase could be implemented without impacting the budget. Chiefs’ reports Police -In January the Sunriver Police Department conducted 95 investigations, made 22 arrests, had 419 contacts with citizens, issued 145 traffic warnings and 16 traffic citations, issued 42 notices of violations of Sunriver
Rules & Regulations and 44 warnings of pathway violations. -After a psychological examination, medical exam and background check, Michael Womer was hired in January and began a field training and evaluation program. Womer has 15 years previous law enforcement experience with Washington County. -Chief Mills said all performance measures were met on schedule. -Chief Mills commended officer Tiffany Hughes for being the first responder to two medical emergencies and twice administering CPR. In one case the patient recovered. Hughes was involved in the apprehension of a suspect who fled on foot across Highway 97 and into the forest east of the highway (see story page 31).
Hughes also received compliments from a homeowner who watched her wade through water to remove snow banks that impeded water flow during the Feb. 12-14 flood. Fire -The Sunriver Fire Department responded to 50 incidents in January including 32 medical emergencies, five motor vehicle accidents, downed trees and power lines, storm damage assessment requests, and 10 good intent calls. The meeting adjourned at 4:35 to executive session. The next regular meeting of the SSDMB is scheduled for Thursday, March 13, 3 p.m. at the Sunriver Fire Station, 57475 Abbot Drive. Approved minutes are posted, as available, at www.sunriversd.org
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Q: What kinds of calls for at slower speeds – at a maxiservice are unique to the winter mum 35 mph when chained up. There have been instances months? when apparatus A: Snowmobile became stuck for accidents and crossbrief periods of country skiing injutime. Deep snow ries, mainly in the amhampers on-scene bulance service area. operations; buried Flue fires increase, and hydrants, snow there is a rise in calls and ice on roofs for fall-related injuries Chief Art Hatch slow vertical vendue to footing issues. tilation, and deep And, of course, the rare but snow make advancing hose ever-possible flooding. lines very difficult. Q: Does deep snow impact Q: What is the status of the fire and rescue operations and project to rezone the parcel of response times? A: Yes. Apparatus must travel land near Lake Penhollow on
which the district intends to build a training facility? A: As many may know, the Sunriver Service District has entered into a lease agreement with Sunriver Resort to use a two-acre parcel of land near Lake Penhollow. The need to rezone the area for our intended use has significantly slowed the process. We are, however, at a point where the actual application for zone change can occur; that application was submitted to Deschutes County Feb. 20. Q: Several Sunriver firefightTurn to Chief, page 32
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Sunriver Police log Selected log entries from the Sunriver Police - January 2014 SCMC = St. Charles Medical Center R&Rs = Rules & Regulations RP = Reporting Person GOA = Gone On Arrival UTL = Unable To Locate DUII = Driving Under Influence of Intoxicants SBC = Settled By Contact DOA = Dead On Arrival BAC = Blood Alcohol Content
DCJ = Deschutes County Jail SFST = Standardized Field Sobriety Test DCSO = Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office SFD = Sunriver Fire Department OSP = Oregon State Police MVA = Motor Vehicle Accident DWS = Driving While Suspended BOLO = Be On the Look Out
1/1 Report of juveniles lighting and throwing firecrackers. UTL 1/1 Conducted a traffic stop at 12:30 a.m. on a vehicle for failure to drive within lane. Driver consented to and failed SFST and was transported to DCJ. He tested at .10 percent BAC. Happy New Year. 1/1 Report of kids riding a go-cart on Kinglet Lane. Officer contacted two kids pushing the cart down the road and advised them and their parents of laws pertaining to unlicensed vehicles on the roadway. 1/4 Report of an intoxicated male running down Beaver Drive. GOA. 1/5 Audible burglar alarm at home on Holly Lane. The homeowner was inside, but didn’t hear the alarm or the phone ringing. He requested an exterior building check and everything was secure. 1/6 RP reported a road rage incident that started on the Bend Parkway. RP followed a vehicle that initially cut him off at a Bend stoplight, to Sunriver. The RP was behind the vehicle, a black Jetta with Washington license plates and containing several young individuals. RP turned on his signal to turn onto North Imnaha. The suspect vehicle suddenly also turned onto North Imnaha, blocking the RP’s way. The individuals got out and yelled at him to go home. He assured them that he wasn’t following them. He wanted the law enforcement to be aware of the incident and the vehicle. 1/7 Assisted DCSO with two MVAs on South Century Drive caused by icy conditions. 1/8 Report of a theft in a Bend store. Business owner was able to track down the suspect based on statements she made at the store. She was issued a citation for theft. 1/9 Suspicious vehicle spotted in resort area. Contacted the driver and he became uncooperative. He was taken into custody for two felony probation violations, and issued citation for driving while suspended and uninsured. He was lodged at DCJ. 1/9 Report from RP on McNary Lane of an Internet scam regarding fraud and possible identity theft as well as other computer crimes. 1/11 RP reports power lines down across South Century Drive. Officer arrived on scene and found one power line down across the road and another line about to come down. Traffic was blocked in both directions and two units assisted with traffic control. 1/15 Animal complaint involving dogs coming on to RP’s property on Rogue Lane and leaving little “gifts” behind which she has to pick up. She highlighted the Sunriver R&Rs and left them on owner’s doorstep. This action prompted him to come into the police station and complain. We advised him to keep his dogs on his property and clean up after them. 1/16 RP reported the theft of her wallet containing ID and credit cards from her car parked at a home on Deer Lane. Owner later found her wallet. 1/18 Follow up on a report from the resort led to a party on Quelah Lane. Two subjects issued citation for furnishing alcohol to a minor. 1/19 Report of juveniles walking through yards on McNary Lane. Officer contacted two juveniles around 8 to 10 years of age while they were having a snowball fight on forest service land. It was requested they walk down the road instead of between houses when they were finished. 1/19 Report of an illegal open burn on Lark Lane. Contacted renters who were not aware of Sunriver R&Rs. The renters immediately put out the fire while supervised by SRFD. 1/19 While performing a house check, officer heard extremely loud music and singing at home on Acer Lane. Contacted the renters who were having a large family reunion and advised them of Sunriver’s R&Rs regarding noise. All noise was discontinued. 1/19 Assisted SRFD with a possible accidental overdose. Poison control advised there wasn’t an issue with the extremely low dose taken. 1/21 RP’s unlocked vehicle on Acacia Lane was entered and gone through. Nothing is missing and no damage done. 1/21 Unlawful entry of vehicle on Elk Lane. Suspect took a gym bag and some change. 1/22 Contacted persons exiting Sunriver. The driver stated she was picking up a passenger from someone’s house, but couldn’t remember where she lived. She consented to a partial search of her vehicle and a loose stereo/cd player and a car amplifier were found in the trunk. The passenger stated that he was visiting his girlfriend who lives somewhere close to Cottonwood, also in an unknown location. After concluding the stop, officer attempted to follow their tracks in the frost and it appeared that they had driven off of nearly every street along Cottonwood Road and made numerous U-turns in the process. 1/22 Report of a vehicle that had been left running and unattended for three hours. The owner started his truck to warm it up and then went for a drive with a friend, forgetting his truck was running. 1/24 Report of suspect writing bad checks at location on Cottonwood. Investigation continues. 1/24 RP reported possible bear tracks at home on Gannet Lane. He was concerned about the neighbor’s open crawl space. Fears unfounded. 1/25 Attempted to stop a vehicle for a lighting violation. Vehicle failed to yield and a chase was given. Suspect still outstanding. SUNRIVER SCENE • MARCH 2014
Sunriver Service District board candidate search The SROA Nominating Committee is looking for Sunriver owners interested in serving on the Sunriver Service District (SSD) Management Board This is a great opportunity to become engaged in the community and assist with the management of Sunriver’s emergency response services, including police and fire services. Position opening: The individual selected for the following position will take office Sept. 1, 2014, and serve a three-year term. Position 5: Position 5 is a District Elector position which requires the nominee to be a Sunriver property owner in good standing, permanent resident, and registered voter in Precinct 16 of Deschutes County. Summary of preferred SSD board member qualifications: • Interest in, or a working
The following members of the Nominating Committee are happy to assist you or answer any questions you may have: Katie Hall, co-chair Katieh604@gmail.com 541- 593-0114 Barbara Wade, co-chair barbara@gewade.com 541- 593-6408 jimginnyadams@msn.com 541-301-2444 Jim Adams Gail Manary gailmanary@chamberscable.com 541-593-9312 Jack McDonnell jackmcd@chamberscable.com 541-593-7680 lsauk@chamberscable.com 541- 593-2898 Linda Saukkonen sstedman01@msn.com 541-593-0594 Steve Stedman knowledge of, emergency response planning, services, or law • Demonstrated leadership skills based on past experience and achievements • Ability to effectively work individually and in teams • Ability to work collaboratively to address complex issues and effectively problem solve • Exhibit collegiality and tolerance of different perspectives. If you are interested in being considered for Position #5 on
the Sunriver Service District Management Board and meet these qualifications, or know of someone who might be interested in a position that meets these qualifications, please call or email any member of the Nominating Committee listed above. Applications may be obtained from the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) office or by calling (541) 593-2411. Applications must be returned to the SROA office by 4 p.m., Friday, May 9.
Curl a pint in support of the Police Unity Tour On Thursday, March 13, Sunriver Brewing Company will donate $1 per pint sold of all Sunriver Brewing Company beers to the Oregon Police Unity Tour team. In May, Sunriver Police Officer Evan Kennedy will participate in the three day, 250-mile bicycle tour through New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland, ending in Washington D.C. at the National Law Enforcement Memorial during National Police Week. Officers riding in the tour must raise a minimum of $1,800 to pay for their transportation to and from the east coast and meals. This is an opportunity to support Kennedy and other
Evan Kennedy will be among several police officers bussing tables at the Sunriver Brewing Company March 13 to raise funds for the Police Unity Tour in May.
Oregon officers riding on the state Police Unity Tour team. The $1 per pint offer is valid all day only on Sunriver Brewing Company crafted beers. Officers from the Oregon team will be on hand beginning at 4 p.m. bussing tables and collecting donations in a “Tip-a-Cop” style format. Donation boxes will be available for patrons to make taxdeductible donations to the team or individual riders to help with airfare and other costs the officers incur participating in the tour. For more information, contact Evan Kennedy at 541-5931014.
Suspect arrested in connection with Sunriver break-ins At approximately 4:30 a.m Jan. 26, Sunriver Police stopped a black Ford Bronco on Abbot Drive and circle 3. During the traffic stop, officers identified the driver, Christopher Todd Hulgan, and passenger Anastasia Leonard. Hulgan was driving with a suspended license and was on post prison supervision for unauthorized entry and use of vehicles. When Sunriver officers attempted to place him in custody, he fled on foot. Sunriver officers called surrounding law enforcement departments for assistance. Deschutes County Sheriff ’s deputies and a K-9 officer from the Bend Police Department were dispatched to the location. The K-9 search was not successful in locating the suspect. Leonard was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, conwww.sunriverowners.org
spiracy to elude, and conspiracy to escape and was transported to the Deschutes County Adult Jail without incident. Approximately four hours later, Deschutes County Sheriff’s deputies observed Hulgan on Hulgan Highway 97. Sunriver officers contacted Hulgan at approximately milepost 151, and attempted to place him in custody when he again fled on foot and a pursuit ensued. Hulgan fled across both south and north bound lanes of the highway, climbed over an 8-foot high deer fence, and ran approximately half a mile into the forest. Su n r i ve r o f f i c e r s a n d Deschutes County deputies caught Hulgan in the woods east of Highway 97 and placed
him in custody. No law enforcement officers or Hulgan were injured during the incident. Hulgan is a possible suspect in a string of car break-ins in the Sunriver area. He was arrested for misdemeanor driving while suspended, two counts of eluding police and one count of escaping police custody. He was transported to jail without incident. An investigation continues on Hulgan’s possible involvement in Sunriver burglaries and car break-ins. Sunriver Police officer Tiffany Hughes said there were no more reports of illegal entries and thefts of items from vehicles or homes in the Sunriver area after Hulgan was jailed. Page 31
Book clubs to read, discuss Dickens-themed stories
By Deon Stonehouse In March we will be concentrating on books relating to Charles Dickens. Book Clubs meet Monday evenings at 6:30. We have an entertaining time discussing books with other passionate readers in the community. • March 3 the Fiction Book Club discusses “Drood” by Dan Simmons, a dark compelling tale that blends real events from Charles Dickens’ life with the story of his unfinished manuscript, “The Mystery of Edwin Drood.“ Wilkie Collins acts as narrator as his friend, Charles Dickens, slips ever further into the dark side of London life after meeting the unsavory Edwin Drood in the aftermath of a train wreck. Opium dens, fiends from the underworld, men with too many mistresses all take a part. The story is gripping and involves two of the greatest talents of their day using quite a bit of real biographical detail from their lives. There is drama and suspense, starting with a very real train wreck. This is a page-turner! • March 17 the Classics Book Club discusses “Bleak House” by Charles Dickens. Jarndyce vs. Jarndyce has been making its way through Chancery
Court for decades, whole herds of attorneys have made their careers shepherding this case with its many tentacles through the halls of justice. Dickens worked for a time as a law clerk and later had his days in court on copyright law for his books. He skewers the British legal system with gusto in this story chock full of subplots and amusements. This is Charles Dickens at his best blending humor, betrayal, social commentary and a rollicking good story. It is a grand story worthy of the master. • March 24 we conclude
our month relating to Dickens with the Mystery Book Club’s discussion of “The Solitary House” by Lynn Shepherd. Edward Tulkinghorn, the powerful attorney from Charles Dickens’ “Bleak House” hires Charles Maddox to discreetly discover who has been sending threatening letters to a wealthy financier. Charles is glad to have the work. After losing his position with Scotland Yard it has been slow going getting established as a private detective. What starts out as simple case quickly becomes complicated. All three books are different
Little LOLs (laugh out louds) • The staff at New Generations Early Childhood Development Center was preparing breakfast when some toast burned and set off the fire alarm, giving students a chance to practice their fire drill skills. Chloe went home and told her mom: “We had a real fire. Mayci was in her tights and I was in socks and Mrs. Andria carried us outside.” Mayci’s mom said, “Oh my goodness! Little Mrs. Andria carried both Mayci and you at the same time?” “Yes, Mommy. She is super strong!” • A little girl had a potty accident at school. When her mom asked her why she had an accident, the girl replied, “I was playing mom. I am a player. That’s what I do.” Courtesy of Andria Donnenwerth, dxecutive director of New Generations Early Childhood Development Center in the Sunriver Business Park.
in style and story line; they should give the book clubs much to discuss.
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individual and department fundraising, and entry fees. In 2013, the event featured 1,500 firefighters from 282 different departments and brought in a record $1.44 million for bloodcancer research and patient services. If you would like to donate to the local Sunriver Fire Department team, please visit http://llswa.convio.net click Scott Firefighter Starclimb then the “donate” tab at the top of the screen and search for Sunriver. Cash and check donations can also be dropped off at the fire department on Abbot Drive. All checks should be made out to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Thank you for your support. Send questions for the Sunriver police and fire chiefs to brookes@srowners.org
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ers are participating in the Scott Firefighter Stairclimb March 9 in Seattle to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Describe the event and how people can support the cause. A: The Sunriver Fire Department is sending a team of seven firefighters to Seattle, and to date they have raised $6,675. At 788 feet of vertical elevation, the Columbia Center (formerly Bank of America Tower) in downtown Seattle stands as the second tallest building west of the Mississippi. It takes 69 flights of stairs and 1,311 steps to reach the observation deck overlooking the city. The Scott Firefighter Stairclimb supports the mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, raising money through sponsorships,
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Sunriver Mens Golf: Season set to begin mid-April
son to begin at the Meadows Central Oregon winter golf For the golf nut, winter in the course Saturday, April 18, prehigh desert of Oregon presents ceded a day earlier by a Memcertain challenges, to say the ber Appreciation Day for pass least. Some of these challenges holders and men’s and women’s are physical, as players do not club members accompanied by a refreshment and necessarily keep their canapé fest. The angolf muscles in tune nual kick-off breakin the off-season. Or, fast of the Sunriver for some ungodly Mens Golf Club is reason, some decide slated for Wednesto put life and limb day, April 16. in jeopardy by actuThe Meadows will ally sliding down Paul J. Grieco remain open until steep slopes on skis. Sept. 28, closing earGo figure. Some challenges are naturally ly as it has in the past two years weather-related. For a while in because it has been found that January, those afflicted with early maintenance and condithe golf virus had some decent tioning of the course allows it play days down mountain from to survive the winter in good Sunriver at Meadow Lakes shape, especially the greens. The north, or Woodlands in Prineville, and at Brasada course, will start play Friday, Ranch, near Powell Butte. Then in February Mother May 23 and remain open to Nature clamped down and the public until Oct. 12 folanswered the call of skiers lowed a day later by a closing clamoring for snow to cover the Member Appreciation day and depleted central Cascades runs. a luncheon hosted by Sunriver Unfortunately, the request for Resort. The season is slated to have snow wasn’t limited to the high slopes. In Sunriver we got 26 “regular” Wednesday Men’s nearly three feet of the stuff, (and women’s) Club play dates, most of which fell in two days, including some away dates at and our dreams of once-a-week Crosswater and Brasada due to PNGA Senior Men’s and winter golf were smothered. Women’s Team Championships in mid-September and a Season to begin mid-April Take heart, as the tentative PacAm tournament at the end schedule calls for the new sea- of September.
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In addition to regular Men’s Club Wednesday play, will be our annual Match Play event, the eighth annual Sunriver Cup pitting SRMGC members against Crosswater members, the Resort Cup (featuring four once-a-month events of our own Sunriver team vs. teams from Widgi Creek, Black Butte and Eagle Crest), and the Club Championship over two Wednesdays in late August. On top of all of these scheduled events are the friendly weekly games played on other days by various subsets of SRMGC members, providing competition, camaraderie and just plain good fun. When a complete schedule is finalized and approved, it will be posted on the SRMGC website. The SRMGC board of directors has met several times this winter and is meeting at least twice again before the start of the season. This column will report on changes or new initiatives after they are discussed and voted upon. Goodbye, Brian Holmes Longtime member and former SRMGC president (20072008), Brian Holmes, passed away Feb. 7 at the age of 67, after a yearlong bout with cancer. Holmes was a muchbeloved playing partner and friend, who had a penchant for making everyone around him feel at ease. Holmes’ close friend, SRMGC president Robert Hill called Holmes a “truly good guy who didn’t pay attention to differences when it came to befriending others.” Virgil Martin, another of Brian’s close friends, said, “Brian always had a knack for saying just the right thing to calm situations. He was one of a kind.” Holmes was also one of our most avid winter players who enjoyed his last round with the group in January at Meadow Lakes. One could always count on seeing southpaw-swinging Brian in an end slot on the range, hard at practice, hitting long, high drives or low-
Brian Holmes practices his drive on the Meadows driving range. Holmes passed away in February.
running pitch low net scores, shots, with an As you walk down the a n d m a t c h ongoing self- fairway of life you must play and club commentary smell the roses, for you c h a m p i o n and greeting all ship, and net only get to play who went by. and gross skins one round. I, for one, winnings. - Ben Hogan, will miss HolA separate PGA Tour Hall of Famer mes’ wry sense competition, of humor, his The 18 Hole competitive Challenge, is spirit, the fierce loyalty to his tracked similar to pro golf ’s Oregon Ducks, and his easy Kodak Challenge, tallying the manner of making me feel best scores relative to par for very much at home whenever each hole over the course of we were together, on or off the the year. course. May he rest in peace. New members are welcome. Sunriver residency is not reJoin early quired. For more information One of the favorite features email president Robert Hill at about weekly play to members rhill@taftcollege.edu or go to of the SRMGC is that results www.srmensgolf.com. Addiare posted immediately after tionally, the annual pass rates in each competition to the club’s 2014 will be held at the same web site, including a pro-style level as in 2013, thanks to the money list that cumulatively Resort. Much appreciated. tracks each player’s winnings Paul J. Grieco is secretary of week-to-week in various cat- the Sunriver Men’s Golf Club egories: weekly game winnings, and may be reached at pjg3sr@ closest to pin, low gross and gmail.com
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FAST Camp to host drama week
PTA fundraiser coming in April
The Three River School PTA invites community members to the annual Spring Round Up Saturday, April 12, 5-10 p.m. at SHARC. The evening includes dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions. Tickets are $15 per person. Proceeds support the Three Rivers School PTA’s programs for students, their families and teachers, including technology acquisitions and training, arts programs, field trips, science materials and programs, curriculum support, the annual fall carnival, athletic programs and equipment, field day and other activities. As a Title 1 school (where 60 percent of Three Rivers students receive free or reduced price lunches), many local families need support in order to ensure they have access to important enrichment programs. Information: threeriverspta@gmail.com or 541-3553005.
Public comment sought
The Deschutes National Forest has opened a public comment period for an analysis of how to improve fish passage and habitat conditions for wildlife and aquatic species along Indian Ford Creek and its tributaries. A comment period for the Indian Ford Restoration Project is open until March 17. The scoping document seeks input on a number of issues including restoring hydrologic function by plugging ditches and placing woody debris in Glaze Meadow, providing fish passage in a small irrigation
ditch, reduce impacts of dispersed camping on riparian areas by moving sites farther away from water, and removing conifers that are crowding aspen stands. Finally, the proposal includes the removal of the culvert and road fill on Forest Road 2058/Pine Street Crossing, which would close that portion of the road to provide fish passage. Once comments have been reviewed, alternatives will be developed and an environmental assessment will be analyzed and comments will Turn to Comment, page 36
FAST (Fun After School Time) Camp will offer drama week March 17-21. Sunriver Stars Community Theater founder and artistic directory Victoria Kristy-Zalewski will teach the program. Camp has chosen the musical “Cats” as its theme. Each FAST Camp participant will choose what kind of cat they want to play, learn a song and choreograph it as well. Camp parents will be invited to at-
tend the presentation of this original play. Students who register for FAST Camp for the entire drama week will receive the discounted weekly camp rate. Camp care is provided until 6 p.m. each day and includes an after school snack. FAST Camp also promotes the importance of exercise, and we are lucky to live in an area with lots of exercise opportunities. Camp participants
have hiked local lakes as well as enjoying sunny days of bike riding around Sunriver. FAST Camp will also host a full week of swim lessons at SHARC March 31-April 4. Swim lessons are included with the daily rate of camp attendance. For more information about FAST Camp contact Emily Savko, SROA Recreation Programs manager, at 541585-3145. Enrollment is available at www.sunriverowners .org
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worst flooding occurred in the eastern and central portions of Sunriver, which are far from the Deschutes River and, elevation-wise, high above the known floodplain. The water came from property to the east of Sunriver. The situation was so unique and unprecedented that the owners association took great pains to document the event in order to understand how it happened. The association is keenly focused on making sure it doesn’t happen again or putting systems into place that mitigate effects if it does. As mentioned by the SROA general manager elsewhere in this issue, all SROA administration personnel were involved in the response to
the floods. At several times during the three-day event, nearly all administrative staff were outside in the pouring rain and rising waters filling sandbags, coordinating response and relief efforts, inspecting and documenting. That’s important to keep in mind because, like the homeowners who were directly affected, SROA wants to know what happened and who is responsible. Helping owners repair damage to their homes that isn’t covered by flood insurance for which they weren’t expected to have is high on the priority list. Stay tuned because there is much more to come.
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and personnel from neighboring cities and hired in contractors to assist with pumping and hauling water. Volunteers came from next door, local businesses and across Deschutes County. In many instances, neighbors notified neighbors of the flooding situation, or property managers and caretakers checked on homes and immediately took protective actions and then informed owners. A critical element to be aware of is that the flooding occurred in parts of Sunriver where there is no record or memory of flooding. The
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Homeowner vigilance can avoid water troubles later By Shannon Bassett There are few things that incite greater fear in the heart of a homeowner (or a house caretaker for that matter) than learning that water has run amok in one’s house. Water is so innocent looking. Running water from a broken pipe can quickly flood entire floors, and ruin woodwork, carpets, drywall and devastate the home. Standing water is a breeding ground for mold. Frozen water has incredible strength and can break through roofs and walls. The expansion of water as it freezes has caused cabinets to warp and I know of one house in which the marble slab kitchen countertop actually broke when the cabinets beneath were flooded. In my years of experience as a caretaker for second homes, I have seen a few homes that had extensive water damage. I have learned that snow left against a house will rot out the
doors and can seep under door and window frames, damaging the walls or causing floors to warp and that beautiful icicles can be an indicator of ice dams that are working their way under the roof material, allowing the water to drip into the house. The solution: Snow removal should include removing any snow banked up against the doors and low windows. Place heat tape in gutters and in areas prone to ice dams. Call in the professionals for snow and ice removal if necessary. A good roofer can carefully remove the ice and not damage the roof. An electrician can install the electrical heat tape around the gutters and downspouts to alleviate the buildup of ice. While Mother Nature controls the weather, problems with errant water from kitchen and bathrooms can be nipped in the bud with a little vigilance. We recently found that a
Firewood available to SROA members The wood that comes from ladder fuels reduction or downed trees bucked up on Sunriver commons is available to Sunriver property owners only. It is not available to the general public, and is considered theft for nonowners to remove the firewood. Owners who wish to access the wood should not drive or park on the pathways, but can use a wheelbarrow or wagon on the pathways to move the wood from commons to their vehicle or residence. Owners are asked to stack firewood at their farthest property line, if possible, or at least 20 feet away from the house or other structures for fire safety.
fancy bidet had malfunctioned and was spraying the bathroom non-stop. Fortunately, we discovered the problem early, isolated the leak and turned the water off. A quick cleanup job and some hefty dryers helped dry out the walls. Solution: Old fashioned footwork, inspecting the house and finding the water. Toilets can be turned off, but sometimes the braided lines and the valves leak. We always check the toilets and make sure that nothing is dripping, that there is no water around the toilet or on the valves. Visual inspections are the best prevention. We discover leaking refrigerators from melting ice and we have dealt with broken icemakers. A damp floor found in front of a refrigerator was quickly isolated to a problem with the icemaker. Icemakers are one of the leading causes of kitchen water disasters. Solution – Make sure the icemaker is turned off and the ice bin
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Asia Watch: Thailand’s haves and have nots
and who is reportedly guiding By Michael J. Ranieri All is not well these days the party from behind the in Thailand. While there is scenes in Dubai. The Pheu Thai so much to admire about the Party generally dominates the Kingdom and its people, prob- impoverished north and northlems have been brewing there east of the country where there is a rural peasantry for a very long time. with low incomes I lived in Bangkok and inadequate social in the mid-eighties services - the haveand it was evident to nots if you will. me then as it is now Along comes that Thailand is an Thaksin and later accident waiting to his sister and they happen. Essentially Michael Ranieri promise a better life the problem is the big gap between the rich in for the peasants and small busithe capital city of Bangkok ness owners by reforming the and the poor farmers in rural economy and redistributing areas. I had hoped that the wealth away from the Bangkok situation would improve but business elite. For many years, given recent violent protests on the Shinawatras and their supBangkok’s streets there is little porters bitterly complained that the capital city’s Democratic room for optimism. In the 1970s an agricultural led government policy was economist described the po- extremely urban biased and litical view from Bangkok like favored mid and large-scale this: “Here are the trappings farmers. Those who did not of modern civilization –night own large-scale agribusinesses clubs, bars, mini-skirted girls, had no access to bank credit. long-haired boys, narcotics, According to most econoprostitution and perversion. mists, the Pheu Thai and their The villages where more than supporters were right. How75 percent of the people live ever, they have been unable remain poor, congested and or unwilling to transform the insanitary and the people toil country and make much of an from day to day in a merciless, impact in the lives of the rural lifelong grind. Here is a society poor. They have not delivered of men with no social vision, on their promises. Meanwhile their opponents, living on the toil of the peasant, and striving to hold on to the Democratic Party who dominate the capital city of power.” This was the case when I Bangkok, home of the haves of lived in Bangkok and almost the country, i.e. the old noble nothing has changed since and elite families and much then. Thailand is still farmed of the military and governby peasants who are desperately ment bureaucracy, claim that poor. There remains a chasm- the ruling party, including the like division between Bangkok Shinawatras, is ineffective and and the countryside. And I don’t get the sense that the ruling party, Pheu Thai, or their opponents the Democrats, have the political will to do anything meaningful. The battle lines have been drawn. On one side is the Pheu Thai Party headed by prime minister, Mrs.Yingluck Shinawatra, and her billionaire brother Thaksin, a former prime minister who was overthrown by the military in 2006,
corrupt. So we now have an odd situation: the Democrats, who are behind the street protests in Bangkok during which there have been 12 deaths to date, want the democratically elected government to step down or be forced out so that an appointed council of “good men” could take over the country. The inappropriately named Democrats have also vowed not to take part in the electoral process until the process has been cleaned up. I don’t get it. They are blocking elections to save democracy. The irony does not end there – a billionaire tycoon has become the champion of the poor. In short, there is a bitter struggle taking place for the political soul of the country, between the poor in the north and the royalist establishment that controls the capital and the southern provinces. In the past, the practice of Theravada, or “lesser” Buddhism – with its emphasis on moderation and cooperation – would somehow steer the country in a peaceful direction. This doesn’t seem to be the case anymore. Thais also relied on the highly revered King Bhumibol’s unifying influence particularly in the poorest regions where he would visit from time to time lending his support to various infrastructure projects. The feeling has always been the king and his family would protect the poor. But as the king ages and is unable to conduct his walkabouts and questions remain about his successors, my sense
is that Thailand no longer has the checks and balances which could tamp down ideological conflicts. The Thais are on edge, particularly the poor. As such, I wouldn’t be surprised if Thaksin’s party moves too aggressively and there will be more bloodshed and even a military coup. The good news for those who wish to visit Bangkok is that for the time being it is still relatively safe. If you stay in the prime tourist areas it is business and daily life as usual. You just
may want to avoid the protest sites although one recent visitor said: “I walk through them all the time. The crowds are rarely dense. Protesters aren’t scary. Often they even bring small children.” So go and have a good time. There is a lot to see and do as I have written about so many times in the past. Sunriver resident Michael Ranieri lived in Taiwan, Bangkok and Hong Kong for 25 years. He holds a master’s degree in Chinese studies and speaks Mandarin.
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thriving fishery and ecosystem. Lasting solutions will not occur unless all basin stakeholders, including all water right holders, are invested in a collaborative process to develop an integrated water management plan. A Basin Study Work Group is developing a study of river flow models and empirical data that will facilitate discussions. To date, the DRC has acquired and transferred 713 acres of water rights in 18 separate transactions, for a total instream flow restoration benefit of 13 cfs. The DRC works with districts and landowners to lease water rights that are not cur-
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rently being used. When water is leased instream where it benefits the habitat, the landowner or irrigation district does not lose the water right. About half the water diverted from the river for irrigation purposes seeps into ground before it reaches the farm, due to the region’s porous, volcanic soil. As a result, irrigation districts divert twice the amount of water they actually need. By piping or lining prioritized canals, the water loss can be reduced and more water allowed to remain in stream. The Upper Deschutes River Coalition believes there are opportunities to re-establish the Upper Deschutes as both a healthy stream corridor and a source of irrigation, and is committed to collaborating with all stakeholders to design and implement a strategy that rebuilds the river’s health. Editor’s note: The Upper Deschutes River Coalition and the Deschutes River Conservancy are separate organizations with separate missions and boards of directors who work together on various issues facing the Deschutes River Basin.
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A Chorus of One & Letters from our Readers
commentary The future of the Upper Deschutes River
allocation list. The UDRC is committed to working with all stakeholders in Jerry Hubbard, Three Rivers exploring options and implementing changes that will provide a The October 2013 fish kill at Lava Island Falls was a grim re- sustaining year-around base water flow in the Upper Deschutes. minder that there is much work to be done to restore stream flows But how do we get there? The Deschutes River Conservancy in the Upper Deschutes River. (DRC) has already identified several areas of opportunity. The 35 cubic feet per second (cfs) allowed to escape Wickiup In 2012, the DRC launched the Deschutes Water Planning dam in winter falls well short of the minimum flow necessary to Initiative, a collaborative stakeholder process with the goal of resustain the river through winter. storing streamflows in the Upper Deschutes while simultaneously The Upper Deschutes River Coalition (UDRC) recognizes the meeting the needs of irrigators and municipalities. importance of water from the Deschutes for summer agricultural The DRC’s goal is to restore 300 cfs to the Upper Deschutes uses. The economic impact of agriculture is significant and the River, meeting the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s water rights supporting this activity are long established. By any- minimum in stream water right and flow target for a healthy, one’s definition, however, the water within the Upper Deschutes Turn to Chorus, page 38 River is over allocated and the river has always been last on the
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our agencies and very comforting to have the police and fire department always at hand working to keep us safe. Thank Bob and Kathy Burroughs, you all! One more reason Sunriver As residents of Modoc Lane, Sunriver is such a wonderful we wish to give our sincere place to call home. thanks to SROA Public Works crews, Sunriver Fire DepartSHARC fees are fair ment, Sunriver Police DepartByron Knapp, Sunriver ment, Sunriver Environmental A recent letter suggested that LLC and the many others, property owners should pay the including incredible neighbors, same fee for using the SHARC who helped to keep our homes as property renters. I disagree. safe during the recent flooding. All property owners originally We were extremely impressed paid a rather large assessment with the public works crews fee to build the SHARC. The who worked long hours in mis- SHARC was built primarily as erable conditions, constantly an attraction to bring in rentmonitoring and working to ers. Renters did not pay any improve the situation, but al- assessment fee. It is because of ways taking time to see to any the large number of renters that needs the homeowners had, and come and go that the SHARC always in a timely and compas- was built as big as it is. Thus, it follows that if a facility had sionate manner. It was a unified effort by all been built for JUST the ownBy Brooke Snavely
I’ve fielded some questions about how Sunriver homeowners were notified during the February 2014 floods in Sunriver. The individuals who asked remembered that just a couple of months ago, during the below zero cold snap in early December, the association sent email blasts to owners, advising as many as could be reached, of conditions in Sunriver. The December email blasts encouraged owners to send someone to check on their homes if they could not do it themselves. That situation was universal to all owners. The cold snap posed across the board potential for
ers, it would have been much smaller, and as such, a much lower assessment would have been charged to build it. Some of us live here as our primary residence, and our impact on the SHARC is relatively low since we don’t generate masses of renters that use the SHARC. Others rent their property and not only garner income off of their property investment, but load the SHARC with rental visitors. All owners and their extended family can pay a reasonable annual fee to use the SHARC (or not, it is optional). I think of that as a “return on investment” for the original assessment fee. What we have left are the renters: • They visit SHARC in masses. • They did not pay any assessment fee. • They create income for the
rental property owners. Thus, my conclusion is that the current system for gathering SHARC fees is both fair and reasonable.
Outstanding response to the great flood Lee Smith, Sunriver Compliments to the SROA staff and public works crew for the outstanding job they did in protecting our homes from the Great Sunriver Flood of 2014! This is my 26th winter as a fulltime resident living on Rocky Mountain Lane and I’ve seen a lot of strange weather events but this was the first time we had a river running through our neighborhood. Before I even knew what was happening, there were crews putting up sandbags against garage doors and driveways.
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They brought in a huge grader to cut through snow berms to let the water flow into common areas. Within an hour after I became aware of the situation, the water had backed off a foot from my garage door. I was glad to see our general manager, Hugh Palcic, driving county commissioner Tony DeBone down our street to make a case for Deschutes County emergency assistance. Everyone kept a sense of humor while getting the job done to fix the problem. I’ve told many people that I can’t think of anywhere I’d rather live than Sunriver and this event just reinforced why I feel this way.
From the Editor’s Desk: Flood notification and documentation preventable damage caused by frozen and burst water pipes. As those owners who endured such difficulties back in December now realize, the problems posed by broken pipes inside a home aren’t visible until water starts flowing out of doors, windows or walls, or the utility company presents a fantastic bill for water that homeowners didn’t realize they were using. In December, staff was concerned that the majority of Sunriver homeowners, especially the 85 percent nonresident owners living their daily lives in milder climates, might be unaware of the cold snap in Sunriver and the fine line between functional heating and frozen and burst pipes. The floods that hit Sunriver in February were different in several respects. Responders could see and readily identify homes that
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were impacted, as the water wasn’t hiding inside homes but rather in plain view. The owners of affected properties were notified individually. I am hearing of difficulties reaching some owners who may have been traveling or whose contact information was out of date. The flooding was far from universal. It hit certain parts of Sunriver as detailed elsewhere in this issue, but the vast majority of homes were unaffected. Responders didn’t know where the water might go. There was no previous experience to fall back on. Informing all owners of a situation of which there was much uncertainty easily could have been interpreted as being unnecessarily alarmist. SROA was accused of such during the December cold snap, which truly had potential to impact all owners. One propwww.sunriverowners.org
erty management company suggested we were playing Chicken Little by running around suggesting the sky was falling. Due to the nature of the situation and organization of the response, information and notification responsibilities were in the care of the fire and police departments, which have a very good system in place. Word did get out through media coverage. I heard the Sunriver flooding made national news though haven’t, as yet, seen that coverage myself. I was busy wading through thigh-deep water taking pictures and documenting the impacts and response. SROA supported the police and fire department’s notification efforts by posting updated information to the SROA website which is readily available to all owners. We posted information to chan-
nel 3 on the local cable TV system. The SROA front desk answered dozens of calls to the best of its ability given the limited information available at the time. The Sunriver Owners Association provided all manner of coordination and support to the process of notifying affected homeowners. Sometimes word of flooding came to SROA first which, in turn, advised the police and fire departments, who added the affected properties to their list. The SROA Public Works Department’s response was nothing short of amazing. Crews worked beyond the point of exhaustion pumping and diverting water away from homes with thousands of sandbags. They called in equipment Turn to Editorial, page 35 Page 39
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