The Sunriver Home Expo at SHARC on April 6 features vendors and informative talks. Page 6
INSIDE THIS ISSUE SROA News ................... 4 Calendar ..................... 13 SHARC News ............... 22
Public Safety ............... 27 Classified .................... 38 Letters to the Editor .... 39
Owners have one more opportunity to provide North Pool improvement ideas on March 20 at SHARC. Page 12
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S C E N E A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSOCIATION
VOLUME XLV • NUMBER 3
MARCH • 2019
PUC hosted owner comment meeting on water sale
Work to begin on Sunriver-linked bike trail network
By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene SROA NEWS – Some 50 Sunriver owners attended the Feb. 7 Public Utilities Commission (PUC) public comment meeting, held at Sunriver Resort. The PUC is required to host public meetings to provide an opportunity for customers of Sunriver Water, LLC to comment on the pending sale of the utility company to NW Natural Water. Although several owners had questions about Sunriver Environmental, which operates the sewer/wastewater facility, this meeting was only to discuss the water portion of the sale – not the sewer services – of which the PUC has no oversight. “It’s our job to examine all risks and benefits of the sale and that it proves no harm to Sunriver Water customers,” said Michael Grant, administrative law judge of the Oregon Public Utilities Commission and led the meeting. More than a dozen owners addressed the commission, with comments or questions including: • Will the water billing look different? • Will current staff remain employed following the sale? • There is talk of upgrades, will there be rate impacts or increases? • What do you look for as a viable sale? • Owners have a strong vested interest, shouldn’t SROA be offered right of first refusal? • Concern over adequate capacity for fire suppression • Concern over adequate capacity, should demographics change (eg: more permanent residents) • Concern for adequate capacity due to the proposed expansion of Caldera Springs • Concern over water rights • Owners need longer time to evaluate all information and should be able to vote on the sale • Concern over some wells, and associated water rights, not being included in the pending sale and being transferred T W S, SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLV • NUMBER 3 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707
PHOTO BY SUSAN BERGER
Kyle Otteni of Pro Tree Care removes a tree that fell on a truck.
PHOTO BY SGT. PJ BEATY
PHOTO BY LINDA KAKES
A tree blocks a Sunriver road (above). Jim Kakes (left) stands next to a completely uprooted tree to provide scale.
High winds tear through Sunriver By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene of trees down on roadways, pathways, SROA NEWS – Sunriver experi- commons and private property. SROA enced a high wind incident on Jan. 23 Public Works crews worked non-stop with gusts clocked as high as 70 mph to respond to and clear some 200 trees and bringing down hundreds of trees that were blocking roads throughout around the community. The winds also Sunriver. knocked out power to more than 2,000 Some of the hardest hit lanes included customers in Malheur, Aspen, and around the Big Leaf and ar“I thank all the SROA Public eas near the river Sunriver-area and shut down Works staff for taking such good and golf courses. Mt. Bachelor – Big Leaf Lane care of us here in Sunriver.” which recorded resident Kirk –Bonnie Sperbeck Woolpert noted a 105 mph wind gust around 10 how unusual the a.m. Sunriver’s periodic outages prompt- winds were. His property sustained damed the closure of SHARC’s pool for a age when a large, mature tree snapped short period of time. and hit an upper deck, which actually SROA fielded more than 820 calls shielded his home from receiving more between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. with reports
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By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene What first began more than eight years ago as an idea of creating a Sunriver connection to mountain bike trails between prime destinations in the region has come to fruition. On Jan. 31, Kevin Larkin, District Ranger with the Deschutes National Forest BendFt. Rock Ranger District, approved the creation of a trail system that will connect Sunriver’s west-side to the greater network of mountain biking trails in the Wanoga Sno-Park and Cascade Lakes Welcome Station areas. Project history The proposed trail plan was first developed in 2010. Three Sunriver residents and mountain biking enthusiasts – Jed Bonnem, Scott Hall and Jim Stone – created a steering committee and partnered with the Central Oregon Trails Alliance (COTA) in 2012. The group brought the proposed plan to the SROA Board of Directors in September 2012, seeking and subsequently receiving a letter of support for the project. In April 2013 the trail system proposal was presented to the U.S. Forest Service, who controls the land where the trails will go. Refinement of the proposed plan took place over the next few years as it was routed through rigorous environmental assessments, public comment periods, meetings with area stakeholders and applications for grant funding and donations. “This is the beginning of the end of several years of cooperation and partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and other government organizations, COTA, SROA, Sunriver Resort, local business entities and interested owners,” said Hall, who remains from the original committee. Bonnem and Stone have since moved out of the area. Although Hall noted there are many people to thank for the ultimate success of this project, he singled out Bonnem and Marv Lang, Recreation Forester for the Deschutes National Forest (and also known as “Trails Guy for the Deschutes National Forest”). T T, PRSRT STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID BEND, OR PERMIT NO. 213
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SCENE MARCH 2019 Volume XLV, No. 3 57455 Abbot Drive P.O. Box 3278 Sunriver, OR 97707
OWNER/PUBLISHER Sunriver Owners Association
The SUNRIVER SCENE is the official monthly publication of the Sunriver Owners Association, a not-for-profit Oregon corporation dedicated to: “Maintaining Sunriver as a premier residental and resort community, protecting and enhancing its quality of life, natural environment and property values.” The SCENE is mailed to Sunriver property owners anywhere in the U.S. and available at locations throughout Sunriver or through a paid subscription by mail. Publication of advertising copy or individuals’ opinions in the SCENE does not constitute endorsement by the newspaper, the Sunriver Owners Association or any of its members or board of directors. Each advertiser bears responsibility for claims made on their behalf. Scene content including stories, advertising and images are copyrighted and cannot be re-published without permission.
serious damage. “Usually the trees kind of sway back and forth in the wind… what was really peculiar was these trees were spiraling in circles and just snapped off.” Several other residents on Big Leaf also reported the spiraling action prior to a tree coming down or breaking off somewhere mid-trunk. One owner had a business call interrupted as he watched the upper half of a large tree crash onto his pickup truck in the driveway. Thankfully, despite all the downed trees and damage around the community, no one was injured in the storm. Cleaning up Due to the number of trees that were damaged, SROA hired Arbor 1 Tree Service to come in since the storm and have subsequently taken down some 100 known or reported hazard trees on commons.
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“You guys are the best. We are so impressed with the promptness and caring SROA displayed the past 30+ hrs. We hope all who have been involved know how much the vast majority of the homeowners appreciate them.” –Skip & Bonnie Smith the association to file a claim with its insurance company. If you haven’t visited your Sunriver home since the Jan. 23 storm, it is recommended you have it checked by area family or friends, property manager, cleaning service, etc. to ensure your property has not been impacted. Owners are responsible for the removal of any downed trees that fell on their property or home. If you received any property damage, be sure to contact your home insurance company. A list of arborists and tree removal specialists is available on the Registered Contractor list available for download on the
SROA website (www.sunriver owners.org. Go to Departments > Community Development and you’ll find the link about halfway down that page. If you have concerns about any stillstanding trees on your property, a visit by a certified arborist may be necessary to ensure those remaining trees did not suffer any wind damage. If your home received any substantial damage you will want to contact the SROA Community Development Department before conducting any major replacement of a roof, deck or windows as it may require approval by the Design Committee.
Sunriver wind storm by the numbers: • SROA received 823 calls for a total of 16.65 hours on the phone on the day of the incident. On Jan. 24 SROA received another 8090 calls about trees which continued at a steady pace through Jan. 25.
• More than 200 trees fell on Sunriver roads/lanes. All were cleared by SROA Public Works by 4:50 p.m. on Jan. 23
• Tree fatality count is approximately 1,800 at this time. Additional trees have fallen or snapped off since the initial storm.
• More than 100 hazard trees on commons have been taken down.
• Some 30 SROA road signs were damaged.
• 350 trees came down on Resort property, with 250 on the golf courses alone.
• More than 123 homes have been reported with trees on them.
HOW TO REACH US EDITOR Susan Berger 541.585.2937 susanb@srowners.org
At this time, any trees down on commons will be limbed and the branches chipped and blown back onto commons as weather conditions allow. Logs, stumps and root balls will remain until they can be cleaned up later this spring. “We are focusing on trees that are damaged and pose a potential hazard,” said Patti Gentiluomo, SROA Natural Resources Director. “We want to get those trees down on the ground.” In the weeks since the storm, SROA Public Works and Natural Resources staff have been out on property dealing with the aftermath almost daily. SROA’s Public Works crews have also been performing cleanup and hazard tree mitigation. “We have a lot of stuff on the ground and a lot of work ahead of us,” said Hugh Palcic, SROA General Manager. Numerous SROA properties, including the North Pool pump house and fence, received damage in the storm – prompting
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to Sunriver Resort Limited Partnership. • In absence of said wells, will Sunriver have adequate capacity for fire suppression? “I’m so happy we filled the room,” noted Hugh Palcic, SROA general manager. “It shows that our owners have a vested interest and do care about what’s going on.” Owners who were unable to attend the meeting can still submit comments or concerns directly to the PUC via the following methods: • Mail: Public Utility Commission of Oregon Attn: Administrative Hearings Division, PO Box 1088, Salem, OR 97309-1088. • Email: puc.publiccom ments@state.or.us • Phone: 503-378-6600 or 800-522-2404 Sunriver Water is a privatelyowned, rate-regulated water utility that provides water service to approximately 4,722 customers in the Sunriver area. Currently owned by Sunriver Resort Limited Partnership, the
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sale is structured as a membership interest purchase agreement in which Oregon Water will purchase all of Sunriver Resort’s membership interests. After the proposed sale, Sunriver Water will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oregon Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of NW Natural Water Company, LLC, which in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northwest Natural Holding Company and an affiliate of Northwest Natural Gas Company. For more information about the proposed sale (UP 384), including documents filed within the docket, visit https:// apps.puc.state.or.us/edockets/ docket.asp?DocketID=21640 Management and Consulting for Homeowner & Condominium Associations & Projects 25 Years Management Experience in Central Oregon
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Diversity and Unity Are Essential to Productive and Responsive Organizations SROA is a large, complex organization responsible for providing a variety of essential services to more than 4,200 homesites. This includes many miles of roads and pathway, parks, aquatics facilities, and tennis/pickleball courts. We serve a very diverse group of property owners. In addition to local Bob Nelson residents, owners come from other Oregon locations (6 percent), Washington (17 percent), California (15 percent) and some from other states and foreign countries (5 percent). In 2017, SROA conducted its most recent survey of ownership characteristics and opinions regarding a variety of different topics. I want to share some of the survey results with you that illustrate that there is great diversity within our ownership. This is not to suggest that such diversity is a negative. In fact, diversity is probably one of the hallmarks of enduring, thriving communities. It does however highlight differences that need to be recognized and taken into consideration in our planning and decision making processes. Too often communities advocate a certain proposition as
being effective and efficient. Left unsaid is for whom is it effective and efficient. One important survey finding is that only approximately 18 percent of our owners consider Sunriver as their permanent residence and spend between 10 to 12 months a year here. Furthermore, 31 percent of survey participants spend less than a month in Sunriver annually, 38 percent spend 1 to 3 months, 10 percent spend 4 to 6 months, and 3 percent spend 7 to 9 months. That means that 82 percent of our owners are “non-residents.” In terms of age, 6 percent were under 45 years old, 13 percent were 45 to 54 years old, 30 percent were 55 to 64 years old, 36 percent were 65 to 74 years old, and 15 percent were 75 years or older. When asked about annual household income, 2 percent said they have income less than $50,000, 7 percent said they have income between $50,000 and $74,999, 10 percent said they have income between $75,000 and $99,999, 22 percent said they income between $100,00 and $149,999, and 58 percent said they have income of $150,000 or more. In terms of net worth, 4 percent said they have a household net worth less than $500,000, 7 percent said they have a net worth between $500,000 and $999,999, 26 percent said they have a net worth
between $1,000,000 and $1,999,999, 19 percent said they have a net worth between $2,000,000 and $2,999,999, and 37 percent said they had a net worth of $3,000,000 or more. With regard to the utilization of their Sunriver property, at least 40 percent of owners rent their homes full or part time. A final but very significant finding of the survey was that 74 percent of our owners have no plan to make Sunriver their primary residence. But these factors are not the only ones that need to be considered in planning and decision making processes. Things get more complicated when we also recognize the significant differences and diversity our owners share in common with our population at large. There are differences in recreational preferences, belief systems, intellectual pursuits, and political leanings. Some folks a very gregarious and outward going and pursue membership in clubs and organizations while others value solitude and quiet reflection. And some are physically active while others not so much particularly given the restrictions we experience due to aging. So what does this all have to do with our owners association? At first blush, it would appear that given T M,
Monthly meeting highlights, actions of the SROA Board of Directors The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. Board members present: Bob Nelson, Richard Wharton, Jim Fister, Mike Gocke, Gary Bigham, Jim Adams, Jackie Schmid, Brad Skinner, Keith Mobley. Staff present: Hugh Palcic. Financial report Year-to-date through Jan. 31, 2019 (unaudited) • Total Revenues $800,470 • Total Expenses $857,723 • Operating Surplus/Deficit -$57,253 Owners forum from Feb. 15 work session • Pat Hensley thanked and commended all SROA staff for their work and quick response during and after the Jan. 23 windstorm. “Owners often take for granted all the work SROA staff does for them.” • David Jendro also echoed Pat Hensley’s statement about the great work of staff during the storm. He also wanted to address the owners who had concerns that the number of trees that fell during the windstorm was exacerbated by Sunriver’s ladder fuels reduction plan. “I’ve been a forester 40 years and any theory linking the number of downed trees to the association’s ladder fuels reduction program is without merit.” Owners forum from Feb. 16 regular meeting • Bob Sillson shared observations as to how well SHARC was developed. He also encouraged the board to seek-out opportunities to introduce rank and file of SROA staff to membership. Stillson cautioned the SROA Board in making an emergency decision relative to permitting owners and tree contractors from accessing commons with vehicles. Lastly, Stillson shared his viewpoints relative to the complexities facing SROA regarding items such as land use and water and sewer matters and wanted to make sure that the Board has provided the General Manager with the appropriate resources for experts and legal representation in such matters. Association operations • Administration: Handled all incoming and Public Works dispatch calls during the January wind event. Conducted owner workshops for North Pool renovation. Monitoring the sale of Sunriver Water LLC to NW Natural Water. Page 4
• Accounting: Worked on year-end closures. Working with IT Department on accounting database transition to new software. Work continues with First Interstate on a banking conversion. Worked with insurance claim company and adjuster on wind-damage claim filings. • Communications: Ongoing discussion and research to get the mobile app back up to full speed. February was the first run using staff for full delivery of the Scene. Sent several eblasts to owners informing them of the wind event and steps for cleanup, etc. Creating a Sunriver Emergency Alert System website to coincide with other marketing materials and official kickoff of the system at the Home Expo. • Community Development: Working on revisions and suggested changes to the Design Manual of Rules and Procedures. Marty Seamons is now fully-integrated as the new Code Enforcement Officer to replace Shane Hostbjor, who retired in January. • Natural Resources: Staff has been working nonstop since the windstorm with Public Works and private contractors to identify and take down hazard trees. More than 100 tree removal permits have also been issued to owners since the storm. Began planning for Arbor Day activities. • IT: Assisted the Accounting Department on migration to new accounting software. Developed a draft for use with the Telecommunications Infrastructure work group. Configured and installed a new computer for Community Development’s Code Enforcement Officer. • Public Works: On the day of the storm crews responded to and cleared 200 trees from roads and 376 trees from the pathways the next day. Crews continue to work on post-storm cleanup and hazard tree removal. Plowed roads and pathways on several occasions. Fleet services is reorganizing its shop and conducted post wind-event facility checks and documented damages for insurance claims. Abbot-Beaver work continues, including the relocation of area utilities to accommodate the tunnel under Abbot Drive. • Recreation/SHARC: Member Preference and Recreation Plus programs enrollment continues to roll in. Upgrades made to the front desk to allow renewals for MPP and RPP to help facilitate quicker renewals and shorter lines. Inventory of the Adventure Camp building and disposition of old camp supplies being www.sunriverowners.org
developed. For 2019 bookings there are only two Saturdays left between May 1 and Oct. 1. The head lifeguard position has been revamped with the assistance of management, HR and the head lifeguards themselves. Board actions • Approved minutes of the Jan. 18, 2019 SROA board work session. • Approved minutes of the Jan. 19, 2019 SROA regular board meeting. • Approved Dec. 31, 2018 financial statement (unaudited). • Approved Jan. 31, 2019 financial statement (unaudited). • Approved appointment of Ken Bartell as alternate to the Design Committee. • Approved transfer of $682,283.70 from the Reserve Fund to Operating Fund for the 2018 Fourth Quarter Acquisitions. • Approved the transfer of $11,038.73 from the operating account to the Skypark Reserve Account for the year ending Dec. 31, 2018. Skypark owners pay special assessments each year in addition to regular maintenance fees for maintenance of their tarmac and taxiway. Revenues less actual expenses incurred, which include a load due from the Skypark Reserve Fund to the SROA Operating Fund, are reconciled each year and the net surplus, or deficit, is transferred between bank accounts. • Approved “Sunriver You” as an SROA officiallyrecognized Sunriver Club/Organized Group for the purposes of utilizing the SHARC facilities to conduct meetings and learning opportunities for the Sunriver community. • Approved appointment of Scott Hall as the SROA liaison to the Sunriver Trails and Key Elk Habitat Area Project. • Approved award of North Pool architect contract to Mackenzie Architecture. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m. The next SROA board work session will take place at 9 a.m. Friday, March 15 followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 16 in the SROA administration building, 57455 Abbot Drive, between circles 3 and 4, next to the Sunriver Fire Department. Approved minutes of the meeting are posted, as available, on the SROA website at www.sunriverowners.org SUNRIVER SCENE • MARCH 2019
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“Jed came up with the idea and was indispensable in the planning while Marv spent years shepherding this through the myriad of steps in getting this project approved,” said Hall. “I believe this will be an amenity enjoyed by many Sunriver residents and guests and equal in value to the SunLava Pathway. Gaining momentum Mountain biking has experienced an increase in popularity in recent years with both Sunriver owners and visitors requesting additional access points to trails. Owners also noted their desire for more mountain biking access in both the 2014 and 2017 SROA Comprehensive Owner Surveys. With the exception of the Black Rock Trail route to Benham Falls/Lava Lands and Deschutes River Trail, Sunriver lacks formal connectivity to any of the region’s world-class
mountain biking trails. Thanks to the approval of this project, Cardinal Landing Bridge will soon become the trailhead portal to access the new beginner/ family-friendly trail loop that will connect to the Besson Day Use Area as well as reaching miles and miles of advanced/ technical trails along the base of the Cascades. In a 2014 Scene story Bonnem noted: “Sunriver will be the only resort community nationally to have this type of bike-in, bike-out access to a world-class trail network…” Benefits of the new trail system also include: • Another recreational amenity for owners and visitors to enjoy • Relieve some congestion on Sunriver’s paved pathways • Decrease illicit, off-pathway bicycle riding • Puts Sunriver on the map for a growing, desirable demographic group • Economic benefits to vacation rental owners and local business • Enhance permanent resi-
dent efforts • Enhanced Sunriver Resort horseback ride experiences • Decrease illicit use of Forest Service land west of Sunriver • In the long run will improve or cease unwanted river access at Cardinal Landing Bridge The new trails will serve not only the mountain biking community, trail runners and walkers but will also protect and expand valuable elk habitat – known as the Ryan Ranch Key Elk Area. As part of the proposal, several access roads and user-created trails snaking through this area were or will be decommissioned – thus enlarging the elk’s core habitat and refuge areas. Roads, trails and any new trails will be buffered with an area of “expected disturbance,” which encompasses all potential locations where an animal may regularly encounter and be influenced by people.
As an added bonus, the work in this area should also deter future “midnight parties” and bonfires on the west side of the river that have become a growing concern raised by Sunriver owners who live across from those areas. Next steps As weather allows, trail work is expected to begin in April with a projected October completion. As a community effort, the trails will be built and maintained by community volunteers in coordination with COTA. COTA will be using their Facebook page to announce any work party events. Interested volunteers can also sign up at www.meetup.com/ COTA-Central-Oregon-TrailAlliance. There are several upcoming “Trail Steward” training sessions in the coming weeks. Hall notes that they are still seeking donations to achieve
the approximately $30,000 needed to fund the trail work, creation of information kiosks, signage and marketing efforts. Donations can be made online at the COTA donation website at https://app.moonclerk.com/ pay/gy9fjiffw55. Be sure to note that your donation is for the Sunriver Trails. The trails will be open to non-motorized bicycle and foot traffic only (electric bicycles prohibited). It is expected that most users would access the trail system right from their home or vacation rental via Sunriver’s paved pathways to Cardinal Landing Bridge. The Sunriver Owners Association will be involved with signage, education and messaging for the trails, which will include pointing trail users to designated parking areas as there will be no parking, pickups or drop-offs allowed at Cardinal Landing Bridge.
In memoriam David was such an inspiration with his intelligence, humor, and positive attitude that his passing is a loss not only to his family and friends, but to everyone who knew him. His smile was infectious and his attitude, in spite of his serious disabilities, was amazing. Our friend Joey Hodgson wrote a song to celebrate David’s spirit – here are some of the words:
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Wednesday • March 27 • 10am - 12pm
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David Dietz April 4, 1950 – February 5, 2019
“I heard his words, took his advice; It helped me through darkest days of my life. Everything he said rings true; What he said to me, it’s all about your attitude.”
In the years before the auto accident that left him significantly paralyzed, he accomplished so much: FFA state president and national vice-president; non-military tour of Vietnam to help organize agricultural training; student body president of OSU; Republican house administrator in Salem; and successful law and lobbying businesses representing farmers and timber companies. David had a long history with Sunriver, starting when his parents bought one of the first lots at the south end. In the 1980s, he had a vacation home here which he enjoyed with his children. In 2004, he was happy to return as a permanent resident, sharing his life and home with Lee Haroun.
A memorial will be held March 9 at 1 pm in Benham Hall at SHARC Suggestions for those who would like to give a donation in David’s name: Partners in Care Hospice, Bend https://www.partnersbend.org/get-involved/donate-to-bend-hospice/ Gary Sinese Foundation - builds accessible housing for disabled veterans https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate/
For more information: www.sunriversharc.com/jobfair lesliek@srowners.org HOSTED BY SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSOCIATION
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March Sunriver Area Community Potluck
Sunriver Home Expo presented by Sunriver Owners Association Sunriver Owners Association presents the fifth annual Home Expo on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Check out more than 30 booths relating to home improvement, gardening and the Sunriver community. The expo will also include tours around Sunriver and presentations related to home improvement and SROA guidelines. The expo is free to Sunriver owners and surrounding communities. The first 200 SROA property owners will receive a free gift when they stop by the SHARC booth. New topics to the expo this year will be a new owner orientation and emergency preparedness. SROA departments will also have tables to answer questions about Community Development, Communications, Administration and Recreation. Seminars will include Public
Works Director, Mark Smith, who will discuss new projects while Patti Gentiluomo, Director of Natural Resources, will discuss the process of submitting and approving home improvement projects. Sunriver Police and Fire will be educating owners on Sunriver’s emergency preparedness plan. They will have a 30 minute presentation as well as a booth at the expo. Seminar Schedule (subject to change): • 9:00-9:30 a.m. Schedule of upcoming Sunriver projects • 10:00-10:30 a.m. SROA Natural Resources and Community Development • 11:00-11:30 a.m. Sunriver Emergency Preparedness Plan New owners are welcome to participate in tours around Sunriver provided by SROA’s Owner Enrichment Committee. Each tour will hit a different area of the community and last approximately 25 minutes.
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The next Sunriver Area Community Potluck will be held Wednesday, March 13, beginning at 6 p.m. at SHARC. Organized by the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce and the potluck volunteer committee, all residents of the SROA as well as residents in the communities south of Sunriver are welcome. Entertainment for the evening will be provided by virtuoso guitarist Lino, who blends classical, Latin, jazz, New Age, and folk into a unique style of exciting and uplifting music. During the social time and dinner, local businesses from the Sunriver Chamber’s health and wellness community will be on hand to provide information about their services and answer questions. Take home centerpieces will be provided by Wild Poppy
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Sunriver Home Expo is April 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at SHARC.
Tour schedule • 9:45 a.m. North Sunriver: Areas to include Sun Lava Bike Trail, North Pool & Tennis Courts, Cottonwood Courts, Fort Rock Park, Tennis Hill and pickleball. • 10:45 a.m. South Sunriver: Areas to include Sunriver Business Park, Sunriver Resort and The Village at Sunriver. • 11:45 a.m. West Sunriver:
Areas to include Mary McCallum Park, SROA Boat Launch, Nature Center, Airport and SROA Administration and Recycling. Join us for free seminars, light brunch and information booths at Sunriver’s Home Expo presented by Sunriver Owner’s Association on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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ago, we were in dire financial shape, had a deteriorating infrastructure and did not have the capability to expand and realize the vision for improved amenities and infrastructure. It was not diversity that was the problem. The answer for us was found in our mission statement. It has been the anchor that we have relied upon in all of our policy and program decision making. It has three essential compo-
the legitimate diversity of our owners, it would be folly to try and accommodate the needs, wants and opinions of each and every one of our very large ownership. If our association followed such a path we would not have been able to achieve the very significant growth and changes we have experienced over the past decade. A decade
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Frequently Asked Questions? Serving on the SROA Board of Directors
Candidates for SROA Board of Directors 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 become a candidate in the August election of new members to the Sunriver Owners Association Board of Directors.
To seek consideration for nomination: 1. Complete a Board Applicant Information Form, as well as other required forms, and submit them to the SROA office by March 22 for review by the SROA Nominating Committee. 2. You may also choose to contact a member of the committee to indicate your interest in running for election or to learn about the steps required to become a candidate. (The application deadlines still apply.) 3. You can have your name placed on the ballot without going through the nomination process by filing a Petition for Candidacy with 100 property owner signatures (only one signature per property) at the SROA office by 4 p.m. on April 12. You are also required to complete a Candidacy Form for the Board of Directors, a Conflict of Interest Form, a Confidentiality Form, and a Code of Conduct and Ethics Form, available at the SROA office or on the SROA website (www.sunriverowners.org). Preferred qualifications for candidacy • Demonstrated leadership experience in a business, profession or volunteer organization • Ability to work collaboratively to address complex issues and effectively problem solve • Ability to work with others who may have differing views • An SROA member in good standing (both resident or non-resident owners) • Demonstrates effective listening and communication skills, both oral and written • Is a team player Time commitment The Board meets for a work session on the Friday before its regularly scheduled meeting on the third Saturday of the month. Board members make a commitment to spend 20 to 30 hours per month on Board business. Membership on the Board is a three-year commitment with an opportunity to run for an additional term after the initial three years. Questions? If you have any questions about the nomination process and/or are personally interested in becoming a candidate, please feel free to email nominating@srowners.org or contact one of the members of the Nominating Committee for additional information.
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Q: I come here to play golf in the summer and ski in the winter. I don’t want to give those things up. A: Current Board members tell us they put in about 30 hours per month average on Board business, leaving them plenty of time for skiing, golf, tennis, pickleball or participation in other activities. Q: I don’t have any expertise in what goes on in the SROA departments. A: The SROA has experienced staff members who run the departments. The Board’s responsibility is to provide oversight of the departments and to bring Board members’ collective experiences, community involvement and sense of caring for Sunriver to bear on decisions that affect the association and Sunriver as a whole. In general, the functions of the Board are planning and policy development, financial management and providing services to SROA members. Q: I’m not a lawyer. Isn’t the Board expected to deal with a lot of legal issues? A: When legal advice is needed, the Board retains legal experts who are current on all aspects of laws that might affect the SROA. Q: My spouse and I want to travel. Won’t serving on the Board mean that we have to curtail our travel plans while I’m on the Board? A: Board members do take extended vacations but try whenever possible to make their plans around Board responsibilities. No one sacrifices their vacations just because they are on the SROA Board. Even if you are away, there is the ability to attend the meeting by phone (we’ve had board members call in during their vacations!) Q: I live on the other side of the mountains and don’t want to drive over the mountain pass in bad weather to attend meetings. A: Non-resident Board members can attend meetings via speakerphone.
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Last lodgepole standing By Amanda Accamando, Nature Center Manager Like many of you, Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory was also impacted by the extreme wind event that blew through Sunriver on the morning of Jan. 23. Our eight-acre campus experienced its share of damage and tree loss. The winds, which were recorded at speeds of up to 54 mph by our weather station, took down 13 of our trees, including two that damaged portions of the botanical garden fence. Fortunately, no people, animals or buildings on our campus were harmed during the storm. As we surveyed our property for damage after the storm we noted the species of the downed and damaged conifers – all lodgepole pines. This pattern was even more obvious as one drove through Sunriver in the following days. According to reports from homeowners and
tree and road crew employees, the trees down throughout Sunriver were overwhelmingly lodgepole pines, with few ponderosa pines recorded. According to one crew member working on cleanup in Sunriver with Spring River Tree Service: “you could count all the pondos on one hand – easily!” Ponderosa pine trees are easily distinguished by their thick, deeply grooved cinnamoncolored bark. The bark, resembling puzzle pieces wrapped around the trunk, makes the ponderosa pine one of the most fire resistant conifers in the west. This species is also well known for its deep roots and drought resistance. Compared to lodgepole pines, ponderosas are also more resistant to insects and disease. Thus, it should not have been a surprise that ponderosas escaped the January windstorm relatively unscathed. Historically, Central Oregon
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forests have been comprised of both pine species. However, due to fire suppression and ponderosa pine logging, the lodgepole pine became more prevalent. Restoration efforts to a predominantly ponderosa pine forest has been conducted within Sunriver for close to 25 years.
Project Ponderosa, led by long-time Sunriver citizen and retired educator, Lee Stevenson, and in partnership with Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory seeks to restore diverse, healthy forests – one seedling at a time. Each year more than 1,000 ponderosa pine seedlings are potted by local students and
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the sky changes, and most of the interesting winter night sky objects are gone. Every March, the Messier Marathon takes place, a stargazer's race against the clock that calls for skill and preparation. The French comet-hunter, Charles Messier, compiled his famous list of 110 (fuzzy) objects in the latter part of the 18th century. These objects include the best galaxies, star clusters and gas clouds that can be seen from Earth's surface. Most observers consider viewing all 110 Messier objects in one night a challenge and a ma-
grown at a tree nursery that Stevenson established 14 years ago. The ponderosas will eventually find their permanent place in the landscape when they are planted a few years later by residents and through restoration efforts in and around Sunriver. T L,
jor accomplishment requiring knowledge of the sky and the art of observing. Successfully finding all 110 Messier objects takes patience and, for many, years of practice. For your own attempt at locating the celestial sights, you'll need a place with a dark sky (like Central Oregon), a decent telescope with a good finder, star charts and time. Binoculars, red flashlight, clipboard, pen, warm clothing, some hot drinks and snacks will be helpful, too. Many amateur astronomers are now using the new computer telescopes, which takes them on a unique tour of the sky. Here at the Oregon ObserT O,
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January’s windstorm presents the perfect opportunity to support the mission of Project Ponderosa and efforts to restore forest diversity to the Sunriver ecosystem. Dead and dying trees, such as those that may have snapped in half during the storm, could provide vital wildlife habitat if left to decompose naturally. These snags will support birds, bats, squirrels and raccoons that use the tree’s hollow cavities and crevices for nests, storage, foraging and roosting. If you experienced a total loss of a tree, you could consider planting a ponderosa pine in the space left vacant by the downed
tree. Ponderosa seedlings, as well as more established trees grown in the nursery, will be available at the nature center’s spring tree sale scheduled between April 12-21. To encourage participation in restoration efforts in our own backyards, all Sunriver homeowners who lost a tree in the storm will receive one small tree for free with any tree purchase. Bareroot ponderosa pine seedlings, provided by Sunriver Owner’s Association, will also be available to owners for free. Proceeds of the sale are used to purchase more seedlings for future plantings and to support environmental education initiatives at the nature center and in the Sunriver community. For more details about Project Ponderosa, visit www.sunriver naturecenter.org/ponderosa
Unusual nautical items sail into the Second Tern By Wes Perrin Volunteers at Sunriver's Second Tern Thrift store are ready to greet shoppers with shouts of “ahoy” and “anchors away” – thanks to the arrival of two unusual nautical furnishings. A wooden hatch cover off a cargo ship is attracting the most attention because of its potential to be “repurposed” into a unique coffee or end table. This is not your ordinary hatch cover, but a genuine Cock’s two-plank steel reinforced model, one of the patented designs of British Naval architect Harry Cock. Prior to Cock’s work, wooden hatches were rarely watertight and could readily split, twist, contract or expand. Cock’s versions were made with steel bands that prevented end splitting. He patented several versions in
Tern volunteer Davey Pearson poses with the store’s latest example of unusual merchandise: a cargo ship hatch cover which could be turned into a unique table top (the fishing pole and carving are sold separately).
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Woodness gracious: A story about stacking By Mark Feirer, Design Committee Chair SROA NEWS – In the February issue of the Sunriver Scene, two proposed changes to the Design Committee Manual of Rules and Procedures (DCM) were published for public comment. They concern firewood storage and outdoor fireplaces and comments have indeed been arriving at SROA. All of them will be read by committee members and the SROA Board. However, some of the comments suggest a misunderstanding of the role of the committee, the reason for the proposed changes, and the way in which the changes were
developed. Thus, a clarification of the proposed rule changes is in order. The Design Review Committee was established by the Consolidated Plan of Sunriver to develop and apply rules and regulations relating to the physical development of Sunriver: its architecture and its landscape. The document that guides the Committee is the DCM, which became effective on Jan. 1, 1994. The intent of the manual was largely to enhance property values and establish uniform design guidance. You can view or download the DCM from the SROA website under Departments >
Community Development. Committee members rely on the DCM and are required to apply it whenever a project is presented to us at our twicemonthly meetings, whether it’s a proposal to add a hot tub or build a new house. Our goal is to be consistent and fair in the application and interpretation of the manual, and to make fair and reasonable judgement calls when something isn’t specifically addressed by the DCM. From time to time the DCM has to be revised to incorporate changes in materials or policy. For example, wood shake or wood shingle roofs were once required in Sunriver but with
Abbot-Beaver work to commence in March Weather permitting, work will again begin on AbbotBeaver intersection improvements starting in early March. Utility rerouting work has been underway since February. The next phase of construction will involve closures of Abbot and Beaver drives. Tentative construction timeline (weather dependent): • March 11: Closure of Beaver Drive between Abbot Drive and Ponderosa Rd/Sunriver Reality Building for approximately six weeks. Access to Sunriver Realty,
Starbucks, Marcello’s and Café For closure detour maps, Sintra will be via Abbot Drive visit the website at www.abbot out of Sunriver, go around the beavercircle.com. main entry waterfall circle and return on Abbot Drive to the Abbot-Beaver Circles temporary Ponderosa Road STAY UP TO DATE! access spur. To exit those businesses, drivers will use the same • Detour Maps spur to Abbot Drive, which will • Updates be a right turn only. • Early April: Abbot Drive • Photos will be closed for a minimum of four weeks between the new • Timeline Abbot Circle and Circle 1 to construct the tunnel and create • Questions the left turn lane from Abbot www.abbotbeavercircle.com Drive into the new Village access road.
growing concerns about fire safety, new wood roofs are no longer allowed. That required a change to the DCM. New types of decking materials are available and certain portions of the DCM were updated to establish guidelines for their use. There are other reasons to revise the DCM but here’s the point: changes to the manual such as the ones regarding firewood and outdoor fireplaces are meant to keep the DCM current, relevant and responsive to changes in the community. Firewood In the early years of Sunriver it was common for households to rely heavily, if not solely, on wood heat in the winter. That’s less common these days but many homeowners still supplement their heating needs by burning wood.
As currently noted in the Sunriver Rules & Regulations (4.02c), the maximum amount of wood allowed to be stored outdoors at any Sunriver home is five cords (a cord is a stack measuring 4 ft. wide, 4 ft. tall and 8 ft. long). Some people think this quantity should be reduced, others want an increase, but no change to the amount is suggested in the current proposals. Instead, the reason for the proposed rule change is that many homeowners have taken advantage of available firewood resulting from Sunriver’s ladder fuel reduction efforts and it’s apparent that homeowners can be remarkably creative when it comes to stacking firewood. It is not hard to find long rows of firewood spread across the landscape, firewood used as a screen wall surrounding a deck, firewood fences, and other interesting configurations. In many communities this wouldn’t merit discussion. In Sunriver, however, our general design guidelines call for blending in with the natural landscape and promoting the feeling of open spaces, and the DCM notes that fences or privacy screens are not permitted as a general rule (unless to screen mechanical components, a hot tub or trash enclosure). The committee, after considerable discussion, decided that various creative stacking methods are not in keeping with the design guidelines for Sunriver, and therefore should be restricted. There was no existing language in the DCM that specifically addressed this situation so the committee developed new language. Outdoor fireplaces Fire safety is of paramount importance in any forest community. Various proposals for outdoor fireplaces have been submitted to the committee over the years and we could not deny them outright because there is no language in the DCM that specifically prohibits them. But, considering the fire risk to our community, we did not want to automatically T S,
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Opportunity for pool input, meet the architect By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene SROA NEWS – The North Pool Task Force, along with SROA staff, has gathered thoughts and ideas from some 2,000 owners on what to do with the North Pool in the way of amenities and improvements for the renovation of the aging-facility. To date, information has been gathered via print and online surveys, emails and meetings with owners. In late January, SROA staff and task force members met with Sunriver owners who reside along the I-5 corridor. A meeting for owners in Sunriver took place on Feb. 20 and a March 20 Sunriver meeting is also scheduled. For the most part, owners
have agreed that they prefer a more tranquil atmosphere at the North Pool. They want it to be family-friendly but “not another SHARC.” During the meetings in Lake Oswego, Eugene and Sunriver, owners were asked to provide their ideas (even pie-in-the-sky thoughts) that were transcribed onto a poster board. Each attendee was then provided two green and two red sticky dots to mark their choices for favorite or least favorite amenities. “We felt this exercise is instrumental in learning what is truly important to each owner and we’re starting to see patterns of what people want or don’t want,” said Keith Kessaris, SROA’s assistant general manager.
Final opportunities for input During its February board meeting, the SROA Board of Directors approved an architectural firm to create a conceptual plan and cost for the North Pool renovation project. It is anticipated that the architect will be officially announced and in attendance at the March 20 North Pool owner meeting at SHARC. There will be no special assessment to owners for the renovation and improvement project as the money for the North Pool has already been budgeted through SROA’s Reserve fund. The renovation project will be presented on the 2019 annual election as a ballot measure this summer. If approved by owners, the work
would begin later this year and completed by the 2020 summer season. If you have ideas or comments about the North Pool you’d like to be considered, please email infosroa@srown ers.org by March 15.
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Visit the online calendar at www.sunriverowners.org for event info, meeting agendas and minutes
meetings & gatherings Meetings, Gatherings & Events
Group Gatherings
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These groups meet regularly, same time, same place
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11:15 a.m. Village Bar & Grill. Sign up at the Marketplace
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Covenants Mike Brannan, chair covenants@srowners.org
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Sunriver Brewing outside of Central Oregon. The Oakway Pub is 3,200 square feet and will seat about 140 inside and another 45 on a outdoor and dog-friendly patio. “We were aware that Sunriver Brewing Company was looking at the Oakway Center,” says Michael Marzano, owner of Hot Mama's Kitchen + Bar. “When they approached us, it made a lot of sense to continue the conversation. It's very exciting for Eugene to welcome such a reputable, growing Company like Sunriver Brewing,” said Marzano. The pub will be pouring Sunriver’s core brands along with many limited release and seasonal beers. “Eugene has such a deep connection to the history of craft beer in the Pacific Northwest” says Brett Thomas, Director of Brewing Operations. “I have an
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Comment period open for proposed changes to Design Manual
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approve them either. When we have approved an outdoor fireplace, we’ve applied very specific and stringent conditions developed after consultation with the Sunriver Fire Department and SROA Community Development staff. The DCM revision currently proposed aims to formalize those conditions so that they will be applied consistently, and so that anyone wanting an outdoor fireplace will know exactly how high the bar is for approval before they invest time in designing or purchasing one. Proposing a change A change in the DCM can be considered for a number of reasons, including but not limited to neighbor concerns, staff observations, and industry trends. The process often starts with informal discussion after a Design Committee meeting. All of us reach for our manuals to confirm that no existing language addresses the issue, and discussion continues as we ask: Is it really a problem? Have we received any complaints about it? Can we come up with appropriate language? If there’s general agreement that a revision is worth considering,
a member is tasked with drafting language for discussion at a future meeting. In the case of the current firewood proposed change, the discussion began in January 2018. Draft language was developed and circulated to SROA staff in the Community Development and Natural Resources departments. Their comments were incorporated into a revised document that was then presented at a Design Committee meeting. Over the course of several subsequent meetings we made changes and refinements until we thought the language was ready for SROA Board review. By that time the board had received complaints from homeowners saying that “fences” were being built out of firewood stacks and that this didn’t seem appropriate for Sunriver. After reviewing our initial proposal, the board sent it back to the committee and asked for changes that would make the proposal easier to administer and emphasize
wording that was objective, not subjective. After another couple rounds of discussion and staff comment, a revised proposal was submitted to the board. After review, the board released the proposed change for public comment by publishing it in the February Scene and on the SROA website, along with the outdoor fireplace language. Now what? Revisions to the DCM are available for public comment until March 20. Near the end of this period the committee will consider all comments received and determine if changes to the proposed language are warranted. Any changes will be reviewed by the SROA Board and could trigger an additional 60-day period for public comment. If there are no changes, the board will decide whether or not to accept the proposed changes and if it does, they will become a part of the DCM. Changing the manual isn’t quick or easy, but if changes benefit Sunriver they’re worth the effort.
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Owners still have until March 20 to make comments on the first reading for proposed changes of the Sunriver Design Committee Manual of Rules and Procedures. Comments can be sent to infosroa@srowners.org The proposed revisions affect the following sections of the Design Manual: Section 29.03 • Existing language: Firewood is to be stacked neatly. Good judgement dictates that, if wood is to be covered, that the covering will blend with the natural environment. • Proposed language: Firewood stacked outdoors to form a wall, privacy fence, decorative features, or to mark property boundaries is not in keeping with the design concept of Sunriver noted in 17.08 of the Design Manual. Therefore, firewood shall be stacked compactly in accordance with the following: A single row of firewood shall be straight, shall not change direction and shall not be longer than 8 ft. in length and 4 ft. in height. Additional firewood shall be stacked against the first stack until a cord is formed (a compactly stacked pile 8 ft. long, 4 ft. wide and 4 ft. high). Additional firewood shall be stacked in the same fashion and the total amount of firewood shall not exceed five cords. In no case shall firewood be stacked beyond the homeowner’s property line. All firewood storage shall conform to the Sunriver Ladder Fuels Reduction Plan and to Sunriver Rules and Regulations section 4.02c, d and e. The Design Committee, in its sole discretion, shall determine whether any stacked wood conforms to the intent of this section. Section 29.12: • Existing language: None • Proposed language: The Design Committee may, at its discretion, approve and outdoor fireplace installation if its purpose is to function as a deck or patio heater and it complies with all of the following requirements: The fireplace shall be on a patio or deck only, away from trees and ground cover and shall be electric or gas fueled only. The entire firebox shall be covered with a fixed glass face that shall be removed (and replaced) only by a service professional for maintenance of the fireplace. The fireplace shall be activated by an electric switch, push button or remote control. Fireplaces with a refillable fuel source shall not require the removal of the glass face to be refilled. The fireplace and surround shall be included in lot coverage calculations (Section 2.08.4).
Interpretive snow tours continue at Mt. Bachelor through March Discover Your Forest, in collaboration with the Deschutes National Forest and Mt. Bachelor Ski Area want to let the public know that their interpretive programs are back on following the federal government shutdown. The programs, which were on hold during the shutdown, allow visitors to the Mt. Bachelor Ski Area to snowshoe or ski or snowboard with a ranger. All interpretive programs focus on the ecology, geology and wildlife of the Cascades. Snowshoe programs will run through March 31. Interested participants can meet at the Forest Service snowshoeing hut located at Mt. Bachelor’s West Village at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on weekends and Oregon school break week days. Tours last 90 minutes and snowshoes are provided for the tour. No prior experience is needed. Participants must be 8 years or older and should dress appropriately for cold weather. On weekends through Sunday, March 31 an interpretive
ski and snowboard tour will be offered on Mt. Bachelor’s groomed runs. The tour, which lasts an hour, begins at 2 p.m. Participants are responsible for having lift tickets and appropriate equipment, as well as, basic riding skills. While both programs are free, donations are suggested to help non-profit Discover Your Forest continue to provide educational programing and volunteer support to the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and the Crooked River National Grassland. Reservations are not required for individual participants. Group tours for schools, youth or other organizations may be scheduled for weekdays. Tour size is limited, first come, first served. No pets. To make a reservation for a school group or organization email karen.gentry@discov ernw.org or call 541-383-4771. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Gentry, Discover Your Forest’s Director of Education at 541-383-4771.
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Fly Tying Corner: Glass bead olive soft hackle By Phil Fischer The olive soft hackle is a pattern I like to fish on the Crooked or Fall rivers during blue wing olive hatch periods. I also like this pattern on the Crooked River during the Mother’s Day hatch in spring. I vary the size from 14-18 depending on the natural I am trying to imitate. Both insects are important in the early season on our local rivers. A soft hackle is fished sub-surface and drifted through the runs. I like to let it swing at the tail end of the drift. As the fly swings, it rises in the current imitating emerging mayfly and caddis, and it is during this rise that trout find soft hackles irresistible. But be careful… fishing these flies can become addictive. This pattern is designed with
some key materials to make the fly more effective. I use a touch of peacock ice dub blended with Jay Fair’s seal sub dubbing. This gives the thorax just a slight amount of flash, which imitates air bubbles on emerging mayflies and caddisflies. Secondly, embedded into the thorax is a glass bead. The bead has a dual purpose in this pattern: It adds just a touch of weight to help the fly sink slightly. If I wanted the fly to sink more quickly, I would substitute a tungsten or brass bead. But, most often, I want the fly to sink softly and swing at the tail end of the drift, so a lightweight glass bead is preferred. As important, the bead helps maintain the profile of the partridge hackle. I tie the hackle right in front of the bead and this keeps the hackle
Glass bead olive soft hackle
splayed out and full in the water, giving lifelike movement and profile. Most fly shops or craft stores stock a selection of beads that work in fly tying. I might have pilfered mine from my wife’s bead making supplies (Don’t tell. She doesn’t know). Lastly, the hook I’ve chosen for this fly is a Klinkhammer style hook with a straight eye and T T,
Couple to explain ‘Euro nymphing’ By Tim Mertins The Sunriver Anglers Club will be hosting the husband and wife team of Dave and Mary Ann Dozer who will discuss European-style nymphing at the club’s monthly meeting held at SHARC on Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m. The Dozers are fly fishing enthusiasts who have pursued Euro-Nymphing since 2010. The topic for their talk is “Euro-Nymphing – The Superior Way to Fish Nymphs.” Dave Dozer began fly fishing at the age of eight and within a dozen years he was building his own fiber glass and graphite rods. Many years ago, a friend handed Dave an 8’ 0” Leonard Duracane bamboo fly rod and, as the saying goes, Dave was hooked. Using his background in the aerospace and high-tech industry and his family artistic history, he began crafting his own bamboo fly rods and now
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www.sunriverwomensclub.com President’s message Remember the old saying, “March rolls in like a lion and out like a lamb”? Well, here we are with our winter wear donation program wrapped up and our winter fun activities slowing, but soon our warmer weather activities will be starting. Hiking and walking groups will be gearing up and art fair planning will kick into high gear. See below for information on all we have going on and, if you’re not already a member, check out our website for more information about our group and how to join us as the month rolls by and the seasons begin to change. -Debbie Dunham, SRWC President
Club programs March 13: “Special” monthly luncheon with a field trip to La Pine. The SRWC has been invited to visit and lunch at the La Pine Senior Activity Center. Join us for a tasty lunch and a presentation by Jamie Donahue about the facility and its activities. Lunch will be available at 11:45 a.m. and includes clam chowder, a choice of chef’s salad or shrimp salad, garlic bread and carrot cake. Contribution to the center will be $10 per person. To reserve your place and choose your luncheon choice, email srwcprograms@gmail. com, with payment by check or cash at the door. Reservations open March 1, with due
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date by March 6. For more information about the La Pine Senior Activity Center, visit their website at lapinesenior center.org Loose Cannons March 8: 1 p.m. Hand & Foot game afternoon. Maximum eight people. To reserve a spot, leader and contact info will be in the club newsletter. March 10: Cascade Winds Symphonic Band performing at 2 p.m. at Summit High in Bend. Free admission. Carpooling organizer needed. March 14: 7 p.m. Theater evening with Sunriver Stars to see “Suite Surrender” at The Door in Business Park. Perhaps dinner before. More details in newsletter. March 23: 1 p.m. Bridge party. Limited to eight. Newsletter will have details. Winter Fun: Ice skating every non-holiday Friday at 11 a.m. at the Village ice rink. Contact Patty Klascius or Sheila Schmerber. Optional lunch or coffee afterwards. Also, watch for emails regarding impromptu outings. When we are blessed with adequate snowfall in the immediate Sunriver area, anyone who would like to lead an activity, please let either Sheila or Patty know and we can send out a quick email to the group. Lunch with Friends: In the Crescent Room at SHARC April 6, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Think daffodils and trees leafing out and join us for the
spring edition of Lunch with Friends. Bring your lunch and beverage and enjoy the company of SRWC friends. If you are new to the community or haven't been before, then do come and meet other SRWC club members. Contact Valerie Wood or Barb Wymetalek with questions. Dinner Club: Dinner club is all about sharing a meal, making new friends, visiting with old friends and being creative around a theme. Our theme for spring is Middle Eastern food. Contact srwcdinner club@gmail.com for more information. Birthday Luncheon: Watch for the date if your birthday is in March. Mid-Soles: March 11, 5 p.m.: Join us at SHARC for our hiking planning meeting. Bring a snack to share and we will provide the beverages. Please RSVP to Lauri Cullum. Hearty Soles: April 3, 4–6 p.m.: Bring your hiking books and ideas to help plan the hikes for 2019. We will meet at Melodee’s house. Bring an appetizer to share, drinks will be provided. Please RSVP to Melodee Munckton or Carolyn Spaniol. Knitting: Meets the first Wednesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. to knit hats for chemo patients and area school children. For information, call Pat Arnold. We Care: If you are aware of members who could use a word of support to lift their
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Philanthropic programs update The SRWC is continuing its long history of addressing the needs of south Deschutes County. Help us care for our community by partnering with us on these various projects. • Experience the power of 100 people coming together to tackle a need. Twelve additional individuals are needed for the Power of 100 Program sponsored by the SRWC in order to award $10,000 to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). This award will ensure that every foster child in south Deschutes County has an advocate to support them. • The 10th Sunriver Art Fair is seeking artists and volunteers to participate in the SRWC’s biggest fundraiser and community event. Go to sunriverartfair.com for details. Artists must apply by March 4. • The Philanthropy Committee is reviewing grant applications to award $50,000 to local nonprofits providing the basic necessities of food, shelter, health, clothing, education and child development and care. Put the Giving Luncheon of May 21 on your schedule to celebrate the awardees. • Since last October, the Coats for Kids Service Project has donated an amazing 292 items of winter wear; including jackets, snow boots, pants and gloves. These donations to the local elementary schools help keep our youngest residents warm during the cold winter months. A huge thank-you to everyone who helped make it happen
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the 1930s, and the Tern’s 48” x 29” model carries the inscription “Patent 1864242.” It is constructed of sturdy planks 2 1/4” thick and varnished to a high sheen. Crude legs have been added to make it into a table, but pictures on the internet show other Cock’s Hatches that have been converted into stylish tables by the installation of esthetically pleasing legs. Several have been auctioned off for hundreds of dollars. For customers seeking a ready-made table with seafaring credentials, the Tern is offering a more conventional circular table and bench. Said to have once graced the deck of a proud ocean liner, it is noteworthy for its substantial weight. Made to adhere firmly to the deck, even in wild weather, its exact poundage is not known, but is enough to make passersby groan when attempting to lift it. Made of oak and possibly containing a lead insert, the table top reaches 37” in length and sits 26” off the floor. “These are some more unusual examples of our merchandise,” said Susan Erstgaard, Tern volunteer coordinator. “But they demonstrate once again how varied and exciting our items can be. Every week we have something that you are unlikely to find anywhere else. That’s why we encourage folks to stop here on a regular basis.” Second Tern’s winter hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., every Friday and Saturday. The store is located just west of Harpers Bridge on Spring River Road. In 2018, the store celebrated 30 years of operation. Since its founding, all proceeds have been dedicated to the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory. More information is available at 541-593-3367 or www. secondtern.com. Volunteers are welcome, and urged to contact Susan at volunteer@ secondtern.com
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Nature inspired artists featured at Second Saturday reception By Karla Proud “Art takes nature as its model” and Artists’ Gallery Sunriver has two artists featured for March who personify this idea. Jim Gordon has been creating collectable Western and landscape art for more than 40 years, while potter Peter Roussel creates unique vessels using natural horse hair and organic techniques. Nature drives the inspiration of each artist. Join Gordon, Roussel and the gallery’s 30 local artists during the Second Saturday reception in their honor on March 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. Enjoy food and libations and watch expert painter,
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Pottery by Peter Roussel Painting by Jim Gordon
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By Billye Turner Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery continues The High Desert State of Mind, paintings by members of the High Desert Art League (HDAL) continuing through March 15. The public is welcome to view the exhibit and is open all hours. HDAL, a professional artists' group, supports the advancement of member artists. The league presents exhibitions displaying these accomplished and award-winning artists’ work in a wide variety of mediums. The exhibit’s theme expresses the members’ affection for the High Desert and features watercolors by Helen Brown who exhibits paintings of landscapes and birds present in this habitat. Barbara Cella shows acrylic on canvas landscapes representative of Central Oregon. In her first appearance with the HDAL, photographer Karen Maier captures macro photos of wildlife, “getting as close as possible to my subject.” Dee McBrien-Lee’s current artwork features expressionistic figuraT E,
time you sit down at your vice to tie a few flies. Blue wing olive hatches and the Mother’s Day curved hook shank. It is a barb- hatch are not far off. less hook that is a lot gentler on Olive soft hackle materials list: the fish. Hook: Firehole 315 or 317, Give this pattern a try next size 14-18 Thread: Veevus 14/0 denier olive thread Abdomen: Spirit River olive goose biot Thorax: 75 percent olive seal sub dubbing and 25 percent peacock ice dubbing Bead: Small clear glass seed bead Hackle: Hungarian partridge
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Tying instructions and steps are being published in video form and can be found on the Sunriver Anglers Club Facebook page at www.facebook. com/SunriverAnglers/ or on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ bm2SbHOITa8 Learn to tie this fly pattern and fish it in rivers or lakes to imitate emerging mayflies, or the caddis flies on the Fall or Crooked rivers. If you have questions or would like additional information about this pattern, please don’t hesitate to email me. Or if you have suggestions on future patterns to feature in this column, I welcome your input. I can be reached at Philfischer@sbc global.net. Page 18
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Association rewarded by benefits of LED, solar changes By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene SROA NEWS – One thousand, six hundred and sixty two (1,662). This is the number of incandescent or fluorescent lightbulbs that have been switched out at SROA facilities over the past couple of years to energy-saving LEDs. More than 1,200 of those bulbs were at SHARC alone. “One thousand, two hundred and forty two to be exact. Every lightbulb on (SHARC’s) 22 acres… I’ve looked at every one of them,” said Darren Squier, SHARC facility manager. “We had to keep track of all bulb costs, locations, kinds, wattage, labor costs, what was replaced, etc. and send that data to Midstate Electric.” In response to the lighting changes at SHARC, the association recently received a $13,000 rebate from Midstate Electric, which helped offset around 45 percent of the total cost for the transition. The transition began in February 2017 and was completed in October 2018. Prior to the changeover, there were 3.76 million watts burning at SHARC. Today, it’s around 1.70 million watts. “The transition included ballast replacement and/or bypass for many fixtures and some fixtures and circuits needed to be repaired so we did that along the way,” said Squier. With the availability of substantial rebates to businesses that implement energy-saving efforts, SROA is also looking to switch out SHARC’s HVAC thermostat system. Switching to a more efficient thermostat could earn SROA more than $30,000 in kickback funds from the Energy Trust of Oregon and Midstate Electric.
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practice on her casting technique, Mary Ann has become one of three hundred certified Master Casting Instructors through the Fly Fishers International organization. Mary Ann is also on the FFI Casting Board of Governors and the Winston Rods Pro Staff. She volunteers to teach fly fishing and casting techniques at fly fishing retreats and educational events such as Fly Fishers International, Trout Unlimited, Casting for Recovery and International Women Fly Fishers. In addition to her volunteer work, Mary Ann has been a guide on the Salmon River out of Stanley, Idaho. Since 2014, Mary Ann now guides for the Fly Fisher’s Place located in Sisters – which she and her husband now call
And while there are up-front expenses for implementing a new system, the association will notice the benefits over the longer haul. “We’ve already experienced a slight reduction in our electric bill,” said Joe Healy, SROA Controller. Another modification came in early 2018 when SROA opted to change out SHARC’s solar system. Although the original system was only six years old, the cost and technological advances helped prompt the changeover to a more efficient solar model. “We switched from propylene glycol to a photovoltaic system as it had significantly dropped in price T S,
Artists’ Gallery Sunriver Village Second Satu Party with th rday e Art March 9, 4-6 ists! pm Food, Wine, Beer Art Demonstration by Painter, Bill Hamilton
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home. Most of Mary Ann’s time is now spent on the Crooked and Lower Deschutes Rivers but she also guides on other rivers and lakes in Central Oregon. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned fly fisher person, you don’t want to miss this presentation from a couple that has great experience in all aspects of fly fishing. You may pick up that specific technique that will land “the big one.” You can find more information about Dave and Mary Ann on their websites: www. bamboopursuits.com and www.
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since we built SHARC,” said Mark Smith, SROA Public Works Director. Photovoltaic is more efficient as it “provides more usable energy during times when it’s most productive,” said Smith. Unlike a glycol system, the photovoltaic is basically maintenance free, which adds to overall savings in time and labor. And, should the panels generate more energy than we can use, that excess energy can be sold back to Midstate Electric – for a profit. SHARC’s solar energy is currently utilized for running most of the mechanical systems and heating the pools, which are kept at a comfortable 84-85 degrees year-round. The new solar panels have generated 54.46 megawatts to date, which
translates to the following: • Enough to run 3.88 households with four people • Saved 3.36 trees • Saved 21.06 barrels of oil • Reduced CO2 emissions by 26.92 tons • Energy for an electric car to travel 170,717 miles Owners can view SHARC’s real-time solar data on a monitor in the owner living room at SHARC. You can also view the data online at https:// e2.solarlog-web.net/17865. html or use the link from the weather page on the SROA website at www.sunriverown ers.org SROA is currently working on additional sustainability/environmental savings and has appointed an in-house, staff work group to review and recommend sustainability programs within the association.
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elegant than many dogs, yet they live in fear of being hunted.” She expresses through her art the “beauty and power I feel when I look at such a magnificent animal.” Barbara Slater’s art often depicts the charm of domesticated animals such as cows, goats, and other creatures. Her current imagery continues to reflect such appreciation but lends an amusing approach showing the animals in their owners’ conveyances. Art consultant Billye Turner organizes the lodge art series. She can be reached at 503-780-2828 or billyeturner@bendnet.com
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Oregon water supply outlook report The US Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Conservation Service recently released the January 2019 Oregon Basin Outlook Report. Below is a summary of the findings, or you can read the entire 34-page report online at: www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/ nrcs/main/or/snow/ Summary As of Jan. 1, snowpack conditions vary widely across the state. Most of eastern Oregon’s mountains have near normal snowpack, but central and western parts of the state remain below normal. It is still early in the season and there is plenty of opportunity for these conditions to change significantly. The long-range weather forecast from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is calling for above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation for the next three months. Given this climate outlook, it seems unlikely that this winter will bring above normal snowpack statewide. However, these forecasts leave room for uncertainty, and storms that bring significant snow are still very possible. Additionally, the unpredictability of springtime weather could shift conditions in either direction: protracted cool and damp spring weather can help offset impacts of a low snow year, and, conversely, warm spring temperatures can contribute to a rapidly diminishing snowpack. Snowpack Western Oregon is starting the new year with below normal snowpack in the mountains, ranging from 61 percent of normal in the Willamette basin to 67 percent of normal in the Rogue and Umpqua basins. Snowpack conditions improve eastward across the state and the majority of eastern Oregon’s mountains have near normal snowpack. In eastern Oregon, precipitation type played a role in the current state of the snowpack: precipitation overall was below normal, but because it mostly fell as snow, this part of the state reached normal snowpack levels for Jan. 1. In western Oregon, warm temperatures contributed to rain until mid-December, delaying the onset of snowpack accumulation. The long-range weather forecast does not favor a significant recovery in snow-
pack in the coming months, but it is early and things can still change. Last year at this time, all basins in the state had less than a 60 percent of normal snowpack. Precipitation Since the water year began on Oct. 1, it has been drier than usual and most of the state has received less than 90 percent of average precipitation amounts.
December precipitation was highest in the Umatilla, Walla Walla and Willow basins, which received 110 percent of average for the month. Several basins in the northern part of the state were near average for December precipitation: Hood, Sandy, and Lower Deschutes (103 percent); Grande Ronde, Powder, Burnt and Imnaha (97 percent), and Willamette (95 percent). Most of the state’s monthly precipitation fell in the last half of the month, coinciding in many places with colder temperatures, which meant that much of it fell as snow and helped parts of the state reach normal snowpack by Jan. 1. In western Oregon, most of the precipitation before midDecember fell as rain. Reservoirs Most of Oregon’s major irrigation reservoirs are storing below average amounts of water
as of the end of December. A hot, dry summer and high irrigation demand followed by a drier than usual autumn has led to lower than average carryover storage. The remaining winter months are critical for determining if reservoir storage levels will recover to normal levels by the summer irrigation season. Streamflow Most of Oregon’s streams and rivers had below average streamflow in December, a continuation of the low streamflow conditions that have been observed since early summer due to hot and dry conditions. As a rough guidance, areas that currently have below nor-
mal snowpack conditions are the regions that could most likely experience below average streamflow conditions if snowpack levels do not improve this season. However, areas that currently have normal snowpack levels could also experience below average streamflow conditions if typical snow accumulation does not continue through the winter months. All forecasts are listed with units of 1000 acre-feet (KAF). This report contains data furnished by the Oregon Department of Water Resources, U.S. Geological Survey, NOAA National Weather Service and other cooperators.
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SHARC Underwater Egg Dives & Duck Races If you are looking for something different to do with the youngsters this spring, SHARC has eggs-actly what you may be searching for. Come to SHARC on Saturday, April 20 for the annual Underwater Egg Dives
& Duck Races. The fun begins at 9 a.m. with a rousing race of rubber ducks around the outdoor lazy river. There will be several heats and the winners of each heat will compete in a final race to crown
the fastest ducks. The top three finishers will receive a special prize. Children are invited to custom decorate their “snow” duck on either Friday, April 19 between 5:30 and 9 p.m. or on race day between 8 and 9 a.m. They can decorate and color their ducks anyway they like at the Sharpie station. Following the duck races, the fun moves to the indoor pool for the Underwater Egg Dives. Plastic eggs will be scattered around the bottom of the indoor pool and various age groups will dive for the eggs, so be sure to bring a swimsuit and goggles for this different type of T E D,
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TEEN NIGHT POOL PARTY Wednesday, March 27 • 8 - 10 pm $7 SROA Members • $11 General Public RSVP required, call 541-585-3147 See ad on page 6 for details
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EGG DIVES & DUCK RACES Saturday, April 20 • 9 a.m. See ad on page 29 for details
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Sold out concert provides prelude to festival’s spring break Piano Showcase If you have out-of-town guests arriving for spring break, make sure you leave a spot for the Sunriver Music Festival’s third annual Piano Showcase: From Bach to Boogie to Jazz, April 12-13. This dynamic two-day piano celebration, featuring a trio of exceptional pianists, is a visitor-pleasing follow up to the festival’s sold out Valentine’s Dinner Concert in February. Purchase tickets by March 12 and you can save with an early bird special. Taking place at downtown Bend’s historic Tower Theatre, the popular Piano Showcase combines public performances with a full day of music education. This year, audiences will discover a new artist visiting the area for the first time – jazz pianist Dan Tepfer from New York City. Returning artists include popular boogie-woogie pianist Arthur Migliazza and Van Cliburn medalist Sean Chen. Both Migliazza and Chen are fan favorites, having appeared numerous times with the Sunriver Music Festival. Jazz pianist Dan Tepfer has made a name for himself as a pianist-composer of wide-ranging ambition, “a remarkable musician” in the words of the Washington Post. Born in Paris to American parents, Tepfer has performed with some of the jazz greats including saxophone luminary Lee Konitz. As an artist, Tepfer has crafted everything from probing solo improvisation and intimate duets to richly layered trio albums of original compositions. As a composer, he is a recipient of the Charles Ives Fellowship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters for his works. Bringing together his
undergraduate studies in astrophysics with his passion for music, he is currently working on integrating computer-driven algorithms into his improvisational approach. Awards include first prize and audience prize at the Montreux Jazz Festival Solo Piano Competition, first prize at the East Coast Jazz Festival Competition, and the Cole Porter Fellowship from the American Pianists Association. Returning by popular demand, Arthur Migliazza is a member of the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame and was a finalist at the 2010 and 2014 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. In 2014 he received the Best of the Blues Award for Best Keyboardist in Washington. American pianist Sean Chen was the winner of the 2013 American Pianists Awards and a medalist at the 2013 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Lauded for his natural charisma and approachable personality, Chen is particularly in demand for residencies that combine performances with master classes, school concerts, and artist conversations. A two-day, all-inclusive pass for all concerts and workshops is $80 (sign up by March 12 and the cost is $70). Students age 21 and under get the all-inclusive pass for $40. Individual concert tickets are also available for the Friday and Saturday night concerts at $35 each. The evening concerts are two completely different programs – you’ll want to attend both for the best Piano Showcase experience. For complete ticket information: www.sun rivermusic.org or information@sunrivermusic. org or call the Sunriver Music Festival ticket office at 541-593-9310.
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Howling good time at annual Keg Pull Dogs – snow – food – beer – fun: this is what people experienced at the 2019 Sunriver Brewing Co. K-9 Keg Pull held on Saturday, Feb. 2 in The Village at Sunriver courtyard. In its sixth year, some 100 yards of snow was trucked in from Mt. Bachelor and The Village at Sunriver maintenance team went to work to construct a 120-foot-long snow track the day before the event. Dogs from across Oregon and Washington, along with their owners, came to race down the track and take home honors as the “Fastest Fido.” Sunriver Brewing Co. has been the title sponsor of the event since its inception. “It’s exciting to see all the smiling faces of the people that attend and participate in the event,” said Ryan Duley of Sunriver Brewing. “It feels incredible to provide such enjoyment for people and raise money for such a wonderful cause at the same time. It takes a lot work from volunteers, Alpine Entertainment and the Village to pull this off. We are lucky to
have such a committed team of people.” The fee of $20 per dog all went to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and southwest Washington.
The Village at Sunriver would like to send out a heartfelt thank you to all participants, sponsors, volunteers, vendors and Village maintenance team.
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The Sunriver Area Public Library is located at 56885 Venture Lane in the Sunriver Business Park. • Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Family Fun: Interactive story time with songs, rhymes, and crafts for ages 0 to 5. • Friday, March 8, 3 p.m. Mushroom Hunting for the Average Joe: A guide to finding and identifying mushrooms in Central Oregon. • Tuesday, March 12, 12 p.m. The Library Book Club: Discuss “Rocket Men” by Rober Kurson. • Tuesday, March 12, Feb. 26, 1:30 p.m. Animal Adventures: Live animals, stories, crafts with High Desert Museum for ages 3 and older. • Wednesday, March 13, 3 p.m. Slime Lab: Relax, get ooey gooey and make four types of slime. • Tuesday, March 19, 10:30 a.m. Music, Movement & Stories for ages 3 to 5 to help develop skills. • Wednesday, March 27, 2:30 p.m. Sunriver Friends of the Library board meeting. Free and open to all.
‘Know Joe’ this March at Deschutes Public Library We have plenty of Jo(e) to go around: Joe Stalin, G.I. Joe, and Jo March are only some of the anything-but-ordinary characters we will get to know this March at Deschutes Public Library. Join in on these free programs, where you can also try your hand at painting with some good ol’ Joe (coffee) and even take cues from an expert mushroom hunter with more than 30 years’ experience teaching Average Joes to forage in Central Oregon. All pro-
grams are free and open to the public; limited seating and registration required for programs marked with an asterisk(*). For more information about these programs, please visit the library website at www. deschuteslibrary.org. People with disabilities needing accommodations (alternative formats, seating or auxiliary aides) should contact Liz Goodrich at lizg@deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1032.
how a young Georgian from a poor family who once studied at a seminary rose through the Bolshevik ranks to become the leader of the Soviet Union. In closing, Dr. Holzman will discuss Stalin’s legacy in Russia today and what we can learn from his brand of authoritarianism. • Thursday, March 7, 6 p.m. East Bend Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend Mushroom Hunting for the Average Joe Join us to hear about how and where to find edible mushrooms in Central Oregon. Linda Gilpin, a local amateur mycologist with over 30 years of experience studying fungi, will talk about the variety of mushrooms fruiting in the spring in Central Oregon, focusing on the morel, its habitat and indicator species. • Friday, March 8, 3 p.m. Sunriver Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver • Saturday, March 9, 1 p.m. Downtown Bend Library, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend
Painting with Coffee at The Workhouse* Coffee is the paint for this fun workshop at The Workhouse. Instructor Karen Eland will provide you with a predrawn sketch and teach you step-by-step how to paint using only coffee and water. You will take home a finished 9” x 12” coffee painting. No experience necessary. Space is limited and registration is required. • Sunday, March 3, 1-3 p.m. The Workhouse, 50 SE Scott Street, Bend
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Sunriver Service District Febrary meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting on Feb. 14, 2019. Board members present: Ron Schmid, Jim Fister, Greg Keller, Mike Gocke, Bill Hepburn, Dennis Dishaw. Absent: Joe Huseonica. SSD staff present: Chief Cory Darling, Chief Tim Moor, Debbie Baker, Candice Trapp. The meeting began with the swearing-in of new Sunriver Service District Board member Dennis Dishaw. Joe Huseonica, who has also been chosen for the board was absent and will be sworn in at a later meeting. The addition of Dishaw and Huseonica expands the SSD board from five to seven members. Public input –None Financial report Year-to-date as of January 31, 2019: Total Revenues…$4,686,728 Police Personnel Services..................$913,227 Police Materials & Services……………$95,010 Bike Patrol…………$35,633 Fire Personnel Services...............$1,176,171 Fire Materials & Services………......$173,101 General Personnel, Materials & Services...............$131,633
Consent agenda –Approved Jan. 17, 2019 regular SSD board meeting minutes. –Approved SROA monthly invoice in the amount of $15,087.87. –Approved purchase order to Lifeline Emergency Vehicles for ambulance remount in the amount of $173,988 (a budgeted item). The new ambulance was expected back into service by the end of February. The remount of the ambulance saved $80,000-$100,000 over purchasing a new one. Old business –The board reviewed and discussed and update to the Sunriver Service District Bylaws. –Approved adjusted Resolution 2019-001 amending the Sunriver Service District Bylaws. The last review and any changes to the bylaws was in 2005. Changes included updating and language cleanup as well as language to accommodate the addition of two new directors to the SSD board. –Approved Resolution 2019002 amending Policy 3, Chapter 11: Financial Management & Amendments. The changes included updates and language cleanup as well as including to allow the fire and/or police chiefs the authority, in an emergency,
to make needed purchases without the authority of the board. –Discussion of the SSD Strategic Plan: Chair Schmid met with former interim police chief Scott Hayes to engage Hayes in the review and update of the SSD Strategic Plan, which will include a survey of owners and stakeholders. A definitive plan outline will be presented at the March SSD board meeting. Chief reports Fire –Outreach activities included additional Knox Box installations at the request of owners. To date, about a dozen boxes have been installed and 20 new orders have come in. Due to the success of the program it was asked that the story be run again in the Scene. –Working on the next fiscal budget; reviewing administrative and operations policies; working with Sunriver Police to co-host the next Citizen Academy starting in April; partnering with the police to promote the new Sunriver Emergency Alert System program at the upcoming Home Expo on April 6 at SHARC; meetings about the 911 radio system continues. –In January, there were 50 calls for the Sunriver Fire Department.
New business –Administration report: SSD board members and staff attended the SDAO conference at Sunriver Resort in February (the theme/topic of the conference was cybercrime). Meetings are being held monthly between the chiefs, SSD chair and vice chair to discuss important matters for each department. The first budget meeting took place with Absolutely! While there will a first draft to be presented to be some “refresher” portions of the class, there will still be new police department offerings and now, with the first-ever fire department participation, there will be numerous new activities and learning opportunities. Is this training to be a police officer or firefighter? The simple answer is no, however there are components of the program that mirror portions of the training police officers and firefighters go through. I’m not sure how much I would like to participate in activities, but I’m interested in learning more. Participants are encouraged to participate in as much or little as they feel comfortable with. Classes are designed so that whether or not you participate in all “hands-on” activities you will still have a fun and informative time. However, participants are asked to commit to the full six sessions. The classes will be held every Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning April 17 and run
Police and Fire department inside scoop By Jim Bennett, Sunriver Fire & Rescue For years, the Sunriver Police Department has hosted the popular Sunriver Citizen’s Academy. Community members have enjoyed participating in an in-depth and inside look at police operations with plenty of hands-on activities. The 2019 academy is all new with a special “public safety” format that includes both the police and fire departments. The new Sunriver Citizens Public Safety Academy will use the same educational and entertaining format developed by the police department with the addition of fire operations. The fire department is excited to be a part of this important community outreach and educational program and partnering our public safety and service district partners. Citizen academies in both police and fire departments throughout the country have been a standard in community policing and fire outreach for more than two decades. The academies develop commu-
nity member awareness of the public safety operations funded through their tax dollars, fosters greater understanding of how and why emergency services are provided and most importantly, it strengthens the bond between service providers and those they serve. The academies, as evidenced in Sunriver, are also the perfect recruitment opportunity for volunteers. Countless members of the Sunriver Citizens Patrol joined the program after being exposed to police operations through the academy. Classes are held weekly for six weeks and include both classroom style instruction and hands-on experiences. Topics will include police and fire operations, use of force, medical response, criminal law, fire suppression and so much more. Participants will even have the opportunity to participate in a firearms range event and fire/ medical emergency incident scenario. Should I attend if I have already graduated from the Sunriver Citizen’s Academy?
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Police –Officers attended and participated in various training, including investigations, crisis intervention and executive law enforcement. –SRPD and SRFD will be kicking off the newly-created Sunriver Emergency Alert System program with the fire chief at the Home Expo. There will be a booth and presentation on preparedness and evacuation. The new Sunriver Police vehicles will be going to Salem for equipment upfitting. –In January, the Sunriver Police Department received 751 calls for service. On Jan. 23, officers responded to numerous calls for trees blocking roads during the windstorm and performed home checks for some worried owners who were not in Sunriver at the time. There was discussion of activating the Emergency Operations Center for smaller incidents such as the windstorm as an opportune training opportunity.
the board on March. With the addition of two new SSD board members, the board boxes will be moved from SROA to the fire station. –Harper Bridge discussion: Although everyone understands the potential hazards of river access, parking, etc. at Harper Bridge, there is no resolution at this time. –Fleet inventory analysis: Both fire and police chiefs presented the board with a fleet inventory report to better understand the need and/or purpose of each vehicle or piece of fire apparatus. –Reserve Study: Since they will use the same Reserves specialist, the board discussed postponing their full Reserves study until 2020 when SROA does theirs. –Meetings continue between the SROA board president and SSD chair. Topics of discussion T SSD S,
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Theater group to host STARS Kids Drama Camp Are you looking for a positive, engaging and constructive way for your children to spend time close to home? And, a way to introduce them to, or further their interest in, drama and the performing arts? Look no further than our own community for an exciting opportunity that begins in April. Thanks to the Sunriver Stars Community Theater (SSCT), and a grant from the Sunriver-La Pine Rotary Club, the long held mission and vision of the SSCT is to enrich the lives of youth within its community, is being fulfilled. In 2018, the SSCT Board of Directors, along with a generous grant from the Rotary, sponsored a brand new theater arts educational program for elementary and middle school aged children. Camp was such a success that the board has approved a second run of the program. The six week program will kick off with a three day “boot camp” being held April 10-12. SSCT is a nonprofit, community-based performing arts organization whose mission is to provide “quality, family-friendly
entertainment and educational opportunities for Sunriver and the surrounding communities.” SSCT Artistic Director Victoria Kristy has worked to uphold this vision by bringing theater arts enrichment opportunities to the youth of the community. “My entire working career has included an introduction of the arts for children,” said Kristy. “Theater is magic and I want all children to have the opportunity to experience that. I want to keep spreading the magic here in our community.” Michele Hans, Sunriver resident and director of STARS Kids Drama Camp, has worked with SSCT for the past few years after moving to Sunriver from Southern California. Hans dedicated years to teaching performing arts while living in the San Diego area where she had developed a full-scale theater arts education program for children. Hans’ program included the production of original plays and musicals, with an emphasis on including all children, even those too shy to speak on stage. “I believe theater can facilitate a lot of personal growth and help
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SUNRIVER POLICE LOG Selected log entries from the Sunriver Police S C M C = R & R s= R P = G O A = U T L = D U II = S B C = D O A = B A C =
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1 / 1 D ispa tch ed to A ntel ope L a ne l oca tion f or a report of a n a ba nd oned bik e. R P sa id bik e h a s been sitting in f ront of l oca tion f or a pprox ima tel y f ive d a y s a nd req u ested it be pick ed u p. T h a nk s to a stick er on th e bik e, of f icer conf irmed it bel onged a noth er h ome on A ntel ope. O f f icer tra nsported th e bik e to th e correct a d d ress. 1 / 2 C onta cted by R P rega rd ing pa ck a ge f rom eB a y th a t a rrived empty . eB a y req u ired R P f il e a pol ice report f or reimbu rsement. 1 / 2 M V A a t B ea ver D rive l oca tion. P roperty d a ma ge l ik el y more th a n $ 2 , 5 0 0 . C ra sh report ta k en. 1 / 4 R P on M a u ry M tn. ca l l ed to report su spiciou s veh icl e a nd su bj ects north w est of th eir a d d ress. A f ter a rea ch eck of f icer f ou nd noth ing su spiciou s. C onta ct w ith th e R P w a s u nsu ccessf u l . 1 / 5 R eport of a tru ck a nd ca mper pa rk ed a t R ed C ed a r a d d ress f or a n ex tend ed period of time. C onta cted th e ow ner w h o inf ormed th e of f icer h e w ou l d be l ea ving th e nex t d a y . R P a d vised to ca l l ba ck if th e R V w a sn’ t moved by M ond a y . 1 / 6 R eport of sma l l snow ma n bu il t in th e d rivew a y of P y ra mid M ou nta in h ome. F rosty w a s ta k en into cu stod y a nd removed f rom th e premises. 1 / 6 A nony mou s report of a ch il d being pu l l ed on a sl ed beh ind a veh icl e on Y el l ow P ine. L oca ted th e ind ivid u a l s a nd spok e to th em a bou t th e l oca l , a nd sa f er, sl ed d ing options. 1 / 6 A nony mou s report of h u nters sh ooting d u ck s on th e w est sid e of th e river a cross f rom th e mea d ow . H u nters w ere in a l ega l sh ooting z one. O f f icer ma d e severa l pa sses th rou gh th e a rea a nd w a s u na bl e to l oca te a ny h u nters or h ea r sh ots. 1 / 6 L ou d h ot tu b pa rty reported on P opl a r L a ne. I t w a s q u iet u pon th e of f icer’ s a rriva l . 1 / 7 A ssisted D C S O w ith a ca l l of a n intox ica ted ma l e th a t w a s w a l k ing on th e sid e of S ou th C entu ry D rive f l ipping veh icl es of f a nd stu mbl ing into tra f f ic. C onta ct w ith th e ma l e w a s ma d e a nd a d vised h e w a s u nd er a rrest f or d isord erl y cond u ct. T h e su bj ect u nw isel y d ecid ed to resist th e of f icer’ s req u est a nd w a s su bseq u entl y w a s ta k en into cu stod y f or d isord erl y cond u ct, resisting a rrest a nd a ssa u l t on a pol ice of f icer. 1 / 7 R eport of u nu su a l su bj ect a t th e recy cl ing center. T h e su bj ect w a s w ea ring a h ea d l a mp a nd w a s d etermined to be d u mpster d iving f or ca ns. T h e person w a s a d vised th is is a d eposit onl y f a cil ity . T h e su bj ect retu rned th e ca ns h e h a d ta k en a nd l ef t th e a rea u pon req u est. 1 / 1 0 R P reported th e tempera tu re in h er Q u el a h va ca tion renta l h a d increa sed a nd su spected someone cou l d be u nl a w f u l l y sta y ing in it. O f f icer conf irmed th e resid ence w a s secu re a nd th a t it a ppea red to be va ca nt. R P w a s conta cted by ph one a nd inf ormed of th ese f ind ings. U nk now n rea son f or th e tempera tu re spik e. 1 / 1 2 R P a d vised of a n il l ega l l y pa rk ed veh icl e a t B obca t L a ne a d d ress. O f f icer conta cted th e ow ner w h o a d vised th a t th e snow a nd ice in th e steep d rivew a y ma d e it d a ngerou s a nd d if f icu l t to pa rk h is veh icl e in h is ow n d rivew a y . T h e ow ner th en a d vised th a t h e w ou l d be l ea ving th e nex t d a y a nd th a t veh icl e w ou l d be moved in th e morning. 1 / 1 3 N oise compl a int a t T ra pper L a ne l oca tion. E very one a greed to go to tu rn in f or th e nigh t. 1 / 1 7 O f f icer took possession of a cel l ph one th a t w a s f ou nd on top of a ga rba ge ca n nea r M ea d ow . P h one w il l be pl a ced into a n evid ence f or sa f ek eeping. I t mu st h a ve been a n A nd roid ph one. T P L,
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New members help Rotary with local wine raffle By Mark Dennett Bea Leach Hatler of Windermere Realty and Aaron Schofield of First Interstate Bank were recently inducted as new Sunriver-La Pine Rotarians. Would you enjoy being a member of Rotary? Perhaps you are a past Rotarian and would enjoy renewing your membership, or you are new to the community and want to be connected to a group committed to community service. The club is now offering regular and seasonal memberships (designed for part-time residents). Contact President Laurie Henberg (lau
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periences of real-life G.I. Joes, especially those serving on the front lines of the WWII campaigns in Europe and the Pacific, using images and artifacts from their lives. Boyd takes a close look at a soldier’s daily existence within Army life, enduring loneliness, inhospitable landscapes and weather, and four years of what seemed unending combat against a skilled and determined enemy. • Monday, March 18, 6 p.m. Downtown Bend Library, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend
with suggested audition pieces, including lyrics and practice music on YouTube links for Thanks to a generous dona- students to practice with. Restion from the Sunriver-La Pine ervation required by email to Rotary Club and volunteer michelehans29@gmail.com efforts from SSCT members, there is no cost for students to Student Auditions: Saturday, participate in camp. However, April 6 (time and location TBA) The camp program has room Hans noted that they are asking parents to commit to two to for 20 students, from third three hours of volunteer time through eighth grade. Students – either assisting during work- who wish to participate in the shops or the student showcase. program must audition. They will participate in a “group audition” and will also be provided Parent Information Meeting: the opportunity to audition on Friday, March 22, 6:30 to a solo basis if they wish to have 8:00pm (location TBA) For parents who are interest- a featured singing role in the ed in learning more about the showcase. Student auditions camp, a parent information will be held on April 6. Resmeeting will be held. Parents ervation required by email to will learn more about the six MicheleHans29@gmail.com For more information contact week theater arts program and the student audition require- camp director Michele Hans at ments. Interested parents will michelehans29@gmail.com. For more information about be provided with guidelines as parental support for student the Sunriver Stars Community auditions and an explanation Theater, their productions, of the student audition process. projects and work in the comParents will also be provided munity, visit www.sunriverstars.
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Bea Leach Hatler of Windermere Realty (left) and Aaron chofield o irst nterstate an (right are war l welco ed into the Sunriver-La Pine Rotary Club by membership chair Harry Hamilton.
riehenberg@gmail.com) for a no obligation, courtesy visit to a weekly club meeting. 24 great wines for $10? Sound like a good deal? It is. Just buy a raffle ticket for the club’s annual wine auction. Tickets are now available from any member for just $10 each or 5 for $45. The first-place Jo(e) March Was Not a Little Woman Take a closer look at Jo March of Little Women with Dr. Stacey Donohue. Many readers have fond memories of the independent Jo March, but author Louisa May Alcott famously dismissed her best-selling work as “moral pablum” for girls. In this brief talk, Donohue argues that the novel was actually quite subversive for its time, criticizing the model of domesticity that it superficially seemed to support. Alcott, like Jo, refused to be a “little” woman. • Sunday, March 17, 1 p.m. Downtown Bend Library, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend
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Stars announce auditions for spring play What: “The Butler Did It” is a comic murder mystery which takes place in the 1930s. The play is well written and the humor is subtle, but quick witted. It will be directed by Sharon Sackett. This comes on the heels of the winter play, but don’t miss this last opportunity in the 2018-19 season to be part of an SSCT play. Questions? Call Sharon at 541-593-4489 Who: Roles for men and women, both young and senior e t to right o ce ittle as di a thena inclair indse eilson as di a laudia c adden
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Play pits diva against diva in ‘Suite Surrender’ The Sunriver Stars Community Theater is excited to announce the opening of their latest production, “Suite Surrender,” by Michael McKeever. Set in the World War II era, this farcical comedy takes place in the “Palm Beach Royale Hotel and Spa,” where two Hollywood divas are scheduled
to perform for a fundraising event for the war effort. The divas have a long history of conflict and are notorious for their outrageous quarrels and on-stage brawls. “This is a hilarious and very well written play,” said director Ron Pugh. “This extremely talented cast brings this story to life in a way 248 TRAILMERE CALDERA SPRINGS
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everyone at The Door,” said Pugh. Shows are March 8-9 and March 14-16. All but March 16 start at 7 p.m. with Saturday, March 16 as a 2 p.m. matinee. All shows will include concessions and a no host bar. Tickets for all shows are available online at www. sunriverstars.org
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Rescheduled January author presenting March 2 By Deon Stonehouse Due to a family emergency Kate Dyer-Seeley’s January author event had to be rescheduled to March 2 at 5 p.m. Dyer-Seeley will be presenting three of her mystery series, all set in the Pacific Northwest. “Violet Tendencies” is set in Portland and timed around the Rose Festival. Britta Johnson works in her aunt Elin’s flower shop/wine bar, Blooma, along the Willamette River. As the story opens they are in the throes of creating their float for the Grand Floral Parade, going against tradition to feature a garland of violets, rather than roses, twined on a 10-foot bridge constructed of grape vines. As the lead up to the Rose Festival is underway, a group of anarchists, Dark Fusion, is threatening to disrupt the festival. Their methods are aggressive and it is not an idle threat. Tempers are flaring on all sides, then Britta discovers a body. Detective Pete Fletcher tries to keep her out of harms way, but Britta will not be deterred. Dyer-Seeley also has two mystery series written under her pen name, Ellie Alexander. “Pint of No Return” takes place during Octoberfest in Leavenworth, Washington, an
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alpine German themed village. Sloan has worked at the trendy new brewpub, Nitro, ever since she caught her cheating husband Mac and left the Krause’s brewpub and the security she felt being part of their closeknit family. Now she focuses on raising her teenage son, Alex, and creating great beer. Octoberfest is a big deal, made even more chaotic this year by the appearance of a documentary film crew with a former child actor, Mitchell Morgan, as its ill-tempered star. He didn’t age well and his ego far exceeds his talent and he specializes in being demeaning to just about everyone he encounters. When a dead body turns up, Sloan is right in the middle of the investigation. “Live and Let Pie” is the ninth in the popular series featuring Jules Chapshaw set in Torte Bakeshop in Ashland – home to the famous Shakespearean Festival. Taking a respite from the bakeshop, Jules is enjoying a lakeside picnic when a skull is discovered that may be linked to a decades old missing person case. Then Jules’ landlord is murdered, giving her two mysteries to solve. Meanwhile Jules still has to deal with her estranged husband Carlos. A
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full plate for Jules this time! Recipes are included in the back of the book. Also, join us at 5 p.m. on March 23 for something completely different with bookseller Patti Siberz. For years she managed the Allegory at Salishan near Lincoln City until it came under new ownership. Siberz has introduced me to many great books, and is a good friend. In addition to her talents as a bookseller, and they are formidable, Siberz is also a successful actress active in community theater in Lincoln City and other locations. Siberz has written and has performed a play about a bookstore, which was her senior project at Linfield College in McMinnville in 2009. She has performed it at Linfield and at Theatre West in Lincoln City. Siberz has kindly offered to put it on for us. The following is her description of
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the play. “The Bookshop” is a one act play about a bookseller, Rose, who has been selling books for 50 years in the same shop. This is Rose’s, and the shop’s, last day and she reminisces about the customers she has met over the years and the books she has loved. Sign up to attend these free events by emailing sunriver books@sunriverbooks.com, calling 541-593-2525, or stop-
ping by Sunriver Books & Music in building 25 in The Village at Sunriver. There will be refreshments and drawings for prizes. More information is available at www.sunriverbooks.com
State taxes for the birds…and other wildlife We know tax time isn’t always enjoyable, but making a small donation can make a big difference. When you donate to the Nongame Wildlife Fund on your Oregon state tax form, you help our state’s most vulnerable species through research, habitat improvements and other conservation actions. Small change can make a big difference • Conservation programs are now in place for many sensitive species including Western pond turtle, Townsend’s big-eared bat and Willamette Valley grassland birds. • Much work is done yearly to improve habitat on private and public lands. • Bald eagles in Oregon went from 65 breeding pairs documented in 1978 to 570 in 2010 and that number continues to rise. How to donate You need to submit a “Schedule OR-donate” form along with your Oregon State Tax Form 40. The Nongame Wildlife Fund charity code is 19. You’ll be helping support 88 percent of our state’s wildlife that are not hunted, trapped or fished. Thanks for your support and visit www.oregonconserva tionstrategy.com to learn more about Oregon’s strategy for protecting and enhancing fish and wildlife.
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Join Sunriver Books for mystery, fiction club discussions
By Deon Stonehouse Book Clubs are fun and a way to meet other passionate readers in the community and enjoy discussing a good book… what could be better? Book Clubs meet at 6 p.m. on Monday. Everyone is welcome. On March 11 the Mystery Book Club discusses “Kill the Father” by Sandrone Dazleri, first in a new series set in Rome, Italy. Deputy Capt. Columba Caselli’s last case went horribly awry, resulting in injuries that have kept her home on medical leave. She ignores the first calls from Alfredo Rovere, chief officer of the Rome Police Mobile Squad and her superior officer. Then the police car arrives, much harder to ignore, he wants her on a case, a case that she will have to work surreptitiously. Rovere knows about her injuries but she has told no one about the panic attacks. Against her
better judgement, she gets in the car and travels out of Rome to the place a family was enjoying a picnic when the day turned into a nightmare. The husband is distraught, his wife and son missing. Hours later the beheaded body of the wife is found, the son nowhere around. Suspicion has fallen on the husband. Rovere does not believe it, but it is not his case. He wants Caselli to team up with Dante Torre, a man with his own demons, who works independently, beholden to no one. Dante was kidnapped as a child, held for years in isolation in a silo by a man he called the Father. His psyche carries the scars. Official word is that Dante’s kidnapper is dead, Dante does not agree. He believes the man is still active, the missing child his latest abduction, the husband innocent. But is he? There is evidence pointing to the husband’s guilt. These two
damaged people will team together to find the truth. March 25 the Fiction Book Club discusses “The Boston Girl” by Anita Diamant, reviewed by Nancy Nelson. Addie Baum is a Jewish woman born to immigrant parents in Boston, in 1900. In 1985, Addie’s youngest granddaughter, Ava, asks her how she came to be the woman she is today. So, Addie begins her story from the year 1915. Her parents are suspicious and fearful, afraid to allow their daughters any kind of opportunity that might make them less marriageable, or that would bring any kind of scandal to the family. Against her parents’ wishes, Addie joins a library group for girls. The friendships she forges there lead her to discover her own voice, her own value as a person. She shares her discoveries, rife with mistakes and successes, life lessons learned in a rapidly changing world where young women struggle to find a place. We see a young naïve girl, held back by her family interests and obligations, blossom into a wise and competent woman. Addie’s story held my interest from cover to cover, told with humor and imagination. I felt myself smiling and quietly applauding her life, the generous and kind soul who got to see her grandchildren realize their own successes as well. Sunriver Books & Music is located in building 25 in The Village at Sunriver. For more information, call 541-593-2525 or visit www.sunriverbooks. com
Help your forest: Become a volunteer ranger The Deschutes National Forest in partnership with Discover Your Forest, is hosting a Volunteer Information Night in early March for volunteers who are interested in supporting educational and interpretive programs on the national forest. T h e Vo l u n t e e r Information Night will be held on We d n e s d a y, March 6 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Deschutes National Forest office (63095 Deschutes Market Road in Bend). The event is focused on recruiting volunteers to serve as volunteer rangers and trailhead stewards; however, people interested in other volunteer opportunities on the Deschutes National Forest are encouraged to attend the event as well. Volunteer rangers represent the Forest Service at Lava Lands Visitor Center, Lava River Cave,
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Lava Butte, Paulina Visitor Center, Dee Wright Observatory, Mt Bachelor, wilderness trailheads and other locations Nationon the Deschutes Nation al Forest. Duties include delivering formal and inin formal interpretive talks, providing visitor services to people accessing the forest, assisting in junior ranger and conservation educaeduca tion programs and providing guided hikes and tours. Volunteers are propro vided uniforms and training. VolVol unteers who serve as rangers are asked to commit to at least one day per week from Volunearly May to Sept 30. Volun teers are also needed in other areas on Deschutes National Forest. Please RSVP if you plan to attend and/or for more information, contact Stacey Cochran, Discover Your Forest Community Engagement Director, at stacey.cochran@discovernw.org
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Sunriver Men’s Golf: New season begins; annual breakfast By Paul Grieco A subset of members of the Sunriver Men’s Golf Club (SRMGC) enjoyed cool mornings and warmer afternoons at several down-mountain courses over the course of late December, all of January and even some of early February before the sky fell – or, more literally – the snow fell from the skies in copious amounts. Enough snow to have to exchange golf clubs
for shovels and snow blowers. Well, in the interest of self-disclosure, my neighbor (the ever-gracious Earl Randall) did the snow removal, as my wife and I had the incredibly lucky foresight to take off for Sedona, Arizona a week before the snow hit and spent the time enjoying hiking and some afternoons of golf at the local resorts and muni courses around the area. We did get one inch of snow
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one morning in Sedona that lasted, oh, two hours until it melted. However, the “winter golf nuts” aka WGN’s in our little winter group did get to enjoy several rounds of temperate golf in Prineville (Meadow Lakes), Redmond (Juniper) or at the eponymous Crooked River Ranch. We typically had 11 or 12 players each time with four or five core players and a rotating group of others, some of whom were skeptical perhaps that the conditions would not be amenable or others who took a break from (pardon me Wide World of Sports) the thrill of downhill skiing to engage in the agony of golf. Sunriver season starts in April (or, perhaps, sooner) Those of you who either skip town for the winter or those who stick around but put the clubs away for the colder months, take heart, for the season officially begins in just a few weeks, with the opening of the Meadows course on Saturday, April 5, or even earlier if weather and course conditions permit (last year the Meadows opened in March. Watch for notification from Sunriver Resort golf management for this eventu-
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ality) and the unofficial start of SRMGC play on April 10 beginning with a great breakfast buffet at the Crosswater Grille followed by a round of golf at the Crosswater Club. The annual breakfast is a terrific affair, with great eats, a fun meeting filled
The only thing an avid golfer needs is more daylight. ~ Ben Hogan
How to be a part of the 2019 Sunriver Citizens Public Safety Academy Prospective participants must be a resident or member of our business community and at least 18 years of age. An application must be submitted and a criminal history check will be conducted (there are some disqualifying criminal offenses). After your application is approved, you will be contacted and enrolled in the class. To apply for participation, please visit either the Sunriver Police Department (sunriver pd.org) or Fire Department (sunriverfire.org) websites to download and complete an application, or stop by either station. You may also request an application or inquire further about the academy by contacting fire Capt. Nick Sphatt at nicks@sunriverfire.org or call 541-593-8622 or police Sgt. Joe Patnode at joep@deschutes.org or 541-593-1014. There is no charge for the academy and all materials are provided. Participants are provided a certificate of completion at the academy graduation and are eligible to be become volunteers for the Service District.
with great info about the upcoming year, changes to the courses, new rules changes and with great anticipation for the round to follow at the Crosswater Club. The breakfast is only $17 for members and the cost of the round at Crosswater is nicely reduced for this season kickoff, thanks to the largesse of Resort golf management. Watch for an email soon, if it hasn’t already arrived, from the SRMGC announcing the meeting with an attached sign-up form for breakfast and/or golf. Just one week later on April 17, the official season of club competition begins, with play on Wednesdays this season and forward into future seasons. Seasonal playing passes available online Check out the Sunriver T G,
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Ping pong vs. table tennis By Dan Hillburn There are a lot of ping pong tables in Sunriver. Alongside fleets of bicycles, ping pong tables are part of the equipment in countless garages. Nearly everyone enjoys playing; it is great fun for all ages and good exercise, too. However, most Americans don’t consider it a serious sport. In Asia and Europe it is. In fact, it has been an Olympic sport since 1988. Serious players prefer the term table tennis. “Ping-pong� is a company
trademark like Kleenex or BandAids, and today that name is commonly used to denote the casual game as played in our garages. Rules and equipment vary by household, and competition is secondary to having fun. Table tennis is as different from ping pong as street hockey is to ice hockey. The basic idea is the same, but the equipment and rules are different. Table tennis players identify closely with their custom paddles, each with specialized rubber surfaces designed for their style of play.
For example, hitters, players that use speed and topspin, prefer fast sticky rubbers over a thick layer of sponge. Blockers generally use little or no sponge and surfaces that negate spin. Some of the rules that distinguish modern table tennis from ping pong include: servers must launch the ball at least 6 inches in the air from the flat palm of their hand before striking it, games are to 11 with the serve switching players every two serves, and matches are usually best three out of five games. We’re lucky to have a table tennis club nearby. The Bend
Surviving a natural disaster: Ready, Set, Go By Monte Dammarell The Upper Deschutes River Communities (formerly Coalition) March 21 meeting will focus on being prepared for natural disaster emergencies, specifically wildfire, earthquake and the next volcanic eruption. We all know the next volcano in Central Oregon is probably not going to occur anytime soon. However, the threat of a catastrophic wildfire or major northwest earthquake could happen at any time. The survival and resilience when the events
occurs will depend on three simple concepts: Ready - be fire adapted and ready; Set - situational awareness; Go! - act early. Our guest speaker, Sgt. Nathan Garibay, Deschutes County Sheriffs Emergency Services Manager, will provide valuable information to local residents, land owners and businesses that will help greatly increase the chances of survival and resilience for our community. The Red Cross will have disaster management staff available to discuss how they help the
community with planning, recovery and rebuilding efforts after a disaster. The meeting will be held Thursday, March 21 at the Sunriver Area Public Library from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Please visit the UDRC website www.udrc. org or the Facebook page for additional information about our organization and community. Remember‌ it is not IF a natural disaster occurs but WHEN. As my grandfather used to say, “don’t be a day late and a dollar short.â€?
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will connect you to a member for tickets. May will be a special month for your community It is almost time for the club’s annual spring fundraiser. This is the 17th year for the event, and it has raised close to $600,000 so far for south Deschutes nonprofits. This year the gala dinner and auction will take place Friday evening, May 31st, in Sunriver Resort’s historic Great Hall. It will feature a gourmet-inspired dinner prepared by the Resort’s Executive Chef, silent and live auctions, plus a few fun surprises! Rotary’s popular Bids for Kids will also return. Tickets are $87.50 ($175 per couple) and tables of 8 or 10 are available. Contact Cheri Martinen (541536-1726) or any Rotarian for tickets.
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for the next meeting includes creating the agenda for the joint SROA/SSD board meeting in April. There is also a need for the Nominating Committee to recruit SSD board members as the terms for Greg Keller and Bill Hepburn are ending in August. –Approved Resolution 2019003 establishing signature authority to include the two new board members. –Approved Resolution 2019004 modifying the District Fee Schedule to provide law enforcement, fire prevention and protection services, emergency medical services such as ambulance and security services by contract. –Approved annual reports from the Fire and Police departments as presented. –Accepted January 2019 unaudited financials. Other business –Agenda items for the next SSD meeting include first draft review of the 2019/20 budget, building needs consultant/next steps and additional policies for review. The meeting adjourned at 4:52 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is scheduled for Thursday, March 14, 3 p.m. at the Sunriver Fire Station Training Room, 57475 Abbot Drive in Sunriver. Approved meeting minutes are posted to www.sunriversd.org as available.
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Table Tennis Club meets Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Boys and Girls Club on Wall Street across from the library in downtown Bend. Details are on their Facebook homepage. Players of all abilities are welcome, including ping pong players interested in upping their game. Once a month they host an all-comers tournament. Though it is more competitive, it is still loads of fun. If you’d like to carpool from Sunriver, contact me at dan hilburn@aol.com or 503-9309060.
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High Desert Museum March events Saturday, March 2 Exhibition Opening: The Beauty of Wild Things: Charcoal Drawings by April Coppini April Coppini is a Portland-based artist whose enduring subject is wild animals. She is known for her large, gestural charcoal drawings of foxes, deer, jackrabbits, moths and bees. Coppini is renowned for being able to breathe life into her charcoal depictions of the wild inhabitants of the Pacific Northwest. Using only black charcoal and white paper, she makes images that are expressive, engaging and keenly observed in terms of their lifelike detail. She exe-
cutes her drawings in a direct and physical way. Yet she never loses sight of the fragile beauty of the creatures she depicts.
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1 / 1 8 C onta cted via ema il by R P rega rd ing C h ristma s l igh ts stil l u p a nd on a t A bbot D rive l oca tion. O f f icer d rove by th e h ou se a nd sa w a singl e stra nd of l igh ts on th e ou tsid e ba l cony . L igh ts posed no h a z a rd . M essa ge l ef t w ith th e ow ners of th e h ou se a nd a d vised th em to ca l l ba ck . 1 / 2 0 R eport of a veh icl e pa ssing a S R O A P u bl ic W ork s snow pl ow . L oca ted th e veh icl e a t F ort R ock P a rk a nd conta cted th e d river, w h o sta ted h e w a s conf u sed beca u se th e sma l l pl ow h a d ma d e a w id e tu rn a nd stopped . D river w a s a d vised th ere is no pa ssing in S u nriver a nd to be more ca ref u l rega rd ing a ny of th e pl ow s, even if th ey seem to be pu l l ing over. 1 / 2 0 R eport of a d rone f l y ing over th e R esort. U T L . 1 / 2 1 R P reported h is neigh bor’ s ga ra ge d oor open on T a n O a k . T h e rest of th e h ou se w a s secu re a nd th e of f icer cl osed th e ga ra ge d oor. C onta cted R P to a d vise of th e situ a tion. 1 / 2 3 A tree top sna pped in
Coppini enables her viewers to experience the beauty of animals while at the same time asking them to be mindful of
the need to protect the habitats that ensure their survival. April Coppini’s work is infused with a deep love and respect for the natural world. She describes drawing as being a meditative
and reverential way of noticing not just the form and details of an animal, but also the way it moves and breathes. Her depictions are animated, vibrant and expressive. April Coppini’s drawings are a testament to the beauty of wild things. Monday, March 4, 6-7:30 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm) Conversation Project: How Do We Create Equitable Spaces Within Our Public Lands? Gabe Sheoships of the Cayuse and Walla Walla Nations will lead a community discussion about what a relationship with nature means and how we can provide inclusive and equitable spaces within our public lands and natural areas. How T M
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family passes, junior passes to twilight passes for afternoon play only, to practice passes. Pass prices are up on average a modest 4 percent from last year. Anyone who plans on playing regularly should study his or her needs and secure the appropriate pass rather than paying full public or local rates for each round.
Resort website at www.des tinationhotels.com/sunriv er-resort, then go to “Golf ” in the menu bar, then click on “Golf Passes.” There you will find 14 different categories of Sunriver Resort golf passes that accommodate varying golf needs and budgets from a full, individual seasonal passes SRMGC membership New members are welcome. for unlimited play, cart, and Sunriver residency is not a repractice seven days a week, to
quirement. Find the SRMGC online at www.srmensgolf. com. Apply for membership using the Annual Membership Registration tab in the menu (on the lower left side of the home page). For more information email Don Wright, SRMGC president, at dbuhaly2@msn.com or me at the address below. Paul Grieco is secretary of the Sunriver Men’s Golf Club. He may be reached at pjg3sr@ gmail.com
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MONTHLY HORSE LEASE Includes lessons and trail riding. Can ride 5 times per week and include additional rider. Call 541-771-2812 3/19 MOR “SPARKLE” BY SHERRIE A CLEANING SERVICE 26 years of experience cleaning. Specializing in Residential and new Construction in Sunriver. Bonded and Insured 541-728-8768 email:sherriesparkleclean@ gmail.com smith AUTO SMI 541 BUILDING & RESTORATION 24 Hour Emergency Responce • Water • Fire • Mold. We work with insurance companies to help restore your home. Call 541-382-3322 12/19 PED PERSONAL ASSISTANT/ CAREGIVER Experienced, mature and kind. Available for respite care, help with activities of daily living (ADLs) meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation for shopping, appointments, events, etc. 541-815-6269 3/19 OLS COMPUTER CHIMPS Affordable computer help via the internet! Computer Chimps is located in Portland, OR but we offer remote assistance for clients in both Sunriver & Bend. Visiting Portland and have a computer problem? Allow one of our Cert fied Techn cians to swing into action! info@computerchimps.com, www.computerchimps.com 3/19 KLEI
PERSONAL ASSISTANT ORGANIZING Home management Great at communicating 20 years experience. Reliable, independent, insured. Call Kenna 541-420-3462 5/19 SNE HOUSE SITTING I am a reliable single female looking for local house sitting opportunities. Long or short term. I have 2 potty trained yorkies that are well behaved and come with. If you need someone to let in the maintenance man, check for falling trees, care for your pets.... you name it, I’m your girl. Let’s chat! 541-900-2178 3/19 DEN YOUR LOCAL SUNRIVER CONTRACTOR! HANDCRAFT LLC Residential new homes. Remodels & Additions. License/bonded. Lic# 205658.
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SHOULD YOU BE COLLECTING AND REMITTING ROOM TAX? If you are renting your property for less than thirty days at a time, you should be! Is your property located in unincorporated Deschutes County? In a vacation rental program only part of the time? If so, as a homeowner you are responsible for collecting and remitting transient room tax. For information, please contact the
Deschutes County Finance Department (541) 383-4399 More information can also be found at www.deschutes.org Page 38
CARPET AND AIR DUCT CLEANING Bend Carpet & Air Duct Cleaning is your trusted source for Carpet Cleaning, • Carpets • Air Ducts• Dryer Vents. Call 541-382-332212/19 PED WILD POPPY FLORIST AND HOME DECOR Celebrate Spring! We offer a w de ar ety of fresh owers, plants and local artist unique gift items! 56825 Venture Ln, Space 108- Sunriver Business Park 541-593-2027 www.wild o y or st.co 3/19 POP SNOW REMOVAL Licensed, bonded reliable snow removal. No job too big or too small. Call Dan at 541-593-9920 #54565 2/19 CLEAR 4 SEASONS CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING Reliable, responsive and reasonable construction & remodeling. Serving Sunriver, LaPine & Bend. Monte Skiles, RMI, CCB #210155 541-4105891. www.4seasonscostruc tionandremodeling.com 6/19 4SEA PET SITTING BY LAURIE In our home or yours. Member of PSI. Insured & references. For information, reservations or rates, call 541-419-6229 4/19 SKO LET LITTRELL DO IT - FULL HOUSE MAINTANENCE Housekeeping, Security, yard, carpet & window cleaning. Over 12 years experience. Insured and Bonded. Call Brandy 541–536-4205 AUT LIT SUNRIVER BEAUTY SALON Hair-nails-facials-waxing Be your own kind of Beautiful Call for appointment or special offers 541-728-2070. 56825 venture Ln. suite 107 AUTO SUN JILL OF ALL TRADES HOUSECLEANING Has been cleaning in Sunriver and La Pine since 1990. Better business accredited. We clean private homes and rentals and we also do security checks. 541-536-3086 7/19 COCH
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LANDSCAPE, IRRIGATION AND JUNK REMOVAL I will remove anything from Beds - TV’s - Garbage, Furniture, etc. Call today for a quote 541-420-8518 CCB #214597 LCB#9674 AUTO GOL NEED A RELIABLE PERSON FOR: • Security home checks • Take care of mail and plants • Sewing projects Serving the Sunriver area for over 45 years. Call me, Grace Phillips. It’s a matter of trust! 541-788-0199 AUTO PHI SR BLIND LADY Bend Window Works/Bend Blinds has a special just for Sunriver area homeowners for new or replacement window treatments! Free laser measure, free take down/disposal of old blinds, free installation! And remember, fresh new blinds help rental homes rent faster! BendWindowWorks. com 541-593-8372 AUTO BWW HOUSE/PET SITTER Pets enjoy their familiar schedule, pampering and play while you are away. Trustworthy, personable, dependable. References available. Michele 919-600-1201 divinelygiven@gmail.com 2/19 VAN DEPENDABLE 5 STAR QUALITY VACATION RENTAL CLEANING Specializing in owner operated vacation rentals. I will be your eyes and ears for everything your rental needs. Convenient monthly invoicing. I have excellent references, long-time employees, quality products too. www.vacationrentalcleans.com Donna James 541-410-1770 Girl Friday Cleaning AUTO JAM
SNOW REMOVAL, GUTTER CLEANING, AND WOOD SPLITTING SERVICES Licensed and insured. I live right in Sunriver. Call Oliver Watson at 503-312-4284. AUTO ZWI HOT TUB MAINTENANCE Repair, Service and Sales. Excellent customer service at affordable rates. Your local Calspas dealer. Three Rivers Pool & Spa. www.threerivers pool and spa.com 541-410-2494 3/19 THR QUALITY KITCHEN AND BATHROOM REMODELING 30 years experience. Trustworthy, great references. Desert Enterprises Inc. # 181623 Call Ron 541-788-7574 3/19 DES PET SITTING In your home while you are away, or will walk/feed daily, etc. For information, call Bonnie Rogers at 541-419-4647. Sunriver references available. 6/19 ROG PRESTIGE VACATION HOME CLEANING Meticulous, trusted professional cleaning services to our loyal clientele since 2009. Specializing in residential & vacation homes in Sunriver and surrounding area. 541- 410-6145 AUTO WEE NEW ROOF DE-ICING SYSTEM Invisible, Permanent Installation under Asphalt Comp Shingles, Gutter/Downspout Heavy Duty Ribbon completes the system. USA Made, a a e at oo ne u y, Bend 541-389-6790 AUTO POW HOUSKEEPING Alison’s Resort Housekeeping is now accepting new clients. Specializing in VRBO, Air B&B, and family vacation rentals. Over ten years experience, references. Call for free quote. 541-213-5288 4/19 KIRK TIGHTLINE QUALITY PAINTING For all of your Exterior or Interior painting needs. From the largest home to the smallest project. Call 541-480-2716 for a free estimate. ccb #202618 2/19 TIG
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we can begin to work toward healing relationships with our land? Come to share your own perspectives and hear others. Event is $5. Members receive 20 percent discount. Register at highdesertmuseum.org/conver sation-project-march. Saturday, March 9, 11 am to 2 pm Thorn Hollow String Band. Hear some toe-tapping tunes from our pioneering house band. Dancing encouraged. Free with Museum admission. Tuesday, March 12, 7– 8 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm) Natural History Pub: Eagles and Us Event is at McMenamins Old St. Francis School in Father Luke’s Room. Join Joe and Cordi Atkinson for a discussion of falconry, raptor rehabilitation and the
challenges eagles face. For over 20 years, these master falconers have used falconry training to help rehabilitators prepare young golden eagles for life in the wild. They also care for three nonreleasable golden eagles that have been featured in programs aired on PBS, the BBC, National Geographic and others. In 2015, they trained the world’s rarest eagle, the Philippine eagle, as part of a documentary highlighting its critically endangered status. Event is free. Register at high desertmuseum.org/naturalhis torypub-march. Thursday, March 14, 6–7 pm (doors open at 5 pm) A Conversation with April Coppini Join Andries Fourie, curator of art and community engagement, for a conversation with artist April Coppini about her exhibition The Beauty of Wild Things: Charcoal Drawings by April Coppini. Coppini is known for her ex-
pressive and life-like charcoal drawings of animals, which are inspired by her passion for the natural world. This event is a part of Bend Women’s March, a monthlong celebration of all the ways women shape our community. Event is $7. Members receive a 20 percent discount. Register at highdesertmuseum.org/conver sation-coppini. Thursday, March 21, 6:30–8 pm (doors open at 6 pm) An Evening of Cowgirl Poetry and Music with Jessica Hedges and Trinity Seely Join us for an evening of cowgirl poetry and music, which grew out of a tradition of swapping stories around a campfire about life and work on the range. Through music and poetry, Jessica Hedges and Trinity Seely will share stories of their lives on working ranches. This event is a part of Bend Women’s March, a monthlong celebration of all the ways women shape our community.
Event is $15. Members receive 20 percent discount. Register at highdesertmuseum.org/ cowgirl-poetry. Saturday, March 23, 5–8 pm Museum and Me A quieter time for children and adults with physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours. Explore the museum’s newest exhibits and revisit your favorites. Free for individuals, friends and family. Register at highdesertmuseum. org/museum-and-me-march. Saturday, March 23-30, 11 am and 1:30 pm Sky Hunters Raptors take flight overhead in this intimate demonstration. Experience these powerful predators like never before as our wildlife curators showcase the birds’ agility and grace. Event is $5. Members receive 20 percent discount. Register at highdesertmuseum.org/ sky-hunters.
Wednesday, March 27, 10 am to 4 pm Kids Day: Nature Large and Small Although every day is Kids Day here, on this particular day, more interactive and immersive activities are set up throughout the Museum for littles. Free with museum admission. The High Desert Museum is located about 10 minutes north of Sunriver off Highway 97. For more information, visit www. highdesertmuseum.org or call 541-382-4754.
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Letters from readers
Chorus of One: SROA dues is money well spent
By Bob Stillson, Sunriver Last month, a letter writer to the Scene asked if anyone else had “choked” when writing their check for HOA maintenance dues and Recreation Plus fees because of the “hefty” increase from last year. I’m not sure what she is talking about. To my knowledge, Recreation Plus fees went up just over 2 percent, and is the first increase in five years. Our homeowner association dues are substantially lower than Broken Top, Caldera, Black Butte, Crosswater and Eagle Crest. Rather than “choke,” I prefer to rejoice when I reflect upon the true value of services we homeowners receive from dedicated, high quality employees and unpaid Board members who guide the stewardship of our extraordinary Sunriver community. An investment in Sunriver is only as good as the
Let’s all enjoy the do’s of Sunriver
By Elizabeth Tausch, Sunriver I was dismayed with the editor’s opinion expressed in the February Scene. We are an inclusive, family-friendly community that views our stay in this forest as visitors with the natural habitat and wildlife being the permanent residents. Fences may make good neighbors, but they would block wildlife from moving freely and obstruct the open space of the forest that we love. How about some Do’s rather than Don’ts? • Do enjoy our surroundings and know that others are also wanting that as well, so be re-
quality of the employees who work here. SROA staff is top notch. I would especially like to thank Public Works for the high level of maintenance it provides to us every day of the year. Without a clean, safe, and attractive environment, people will choose to live and vacation elsewhere. Snow removal has been exceptional this year and the coordinated response by the entire workforce during our recent windstorm event was superlative. Simply put, I have no doubt that my SROA dues is money well spent. Excellent employees are only part of the story. Good volunteers are the second part of the narrative. And last, but certainly not least, is our strong Board of Directors comprised of articulate, accessible, and accountable members who strive to put resources where they are most wanted and needed by the Sunriver community as a whole. I know this because I have attended most of the Saturday Board meetings and Friday work sessions for the past year. What I have learned is that the explosion of growth in central
spectful and courteous. • Do know that children are often noisy and may need reminders about how to be a good neighbor. • Do remember all the friendly staff at the SHARC and the many service companies that provide landscaping, cleaning, and tub service. We have a well-cared for community that is pleasant to be in due to their efforts. • Do smile and enjoy our guests and neighbors of all ages and with pets. A vibrant, welcoming community leads to an engaging atmosphere, well-attended shops in the Village and a thriving Sunriver Business Park.
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Oregon has created a much more complex set of issues than “the good old days.” This new dynamic requires constant communication with the Forest Service, BLM, ODOT, PUC, Northwest Natural Gas, Burlington Northern Railroad, Deschutes County, Bend Broadband, Police and Fire, and more. These issues require a vigilant Sunriver Community that is asking the questions: What is happening? Why is it happening? How will it affect us? How can we be involved in the decision-making process? If we don’t ask the questions up front, we will be left asking ourselves the question: how did this happen to us? At that point, we will be longing for the “good old days” when all we had to do was spend a few more dollars every month to keep the magic alive in Sunriver. Remember that our maintenance fees also provide a vigilance component that is hard to quantify, yet it is priceless. Perhaps that knowledge will ease the pain for some when writing checks to support our association.
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SUNRIVER VILLAGE BLDG 5 SUNRIVER, OR 541.593.8122 CASCADESOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
LUXURY IS AN EXPERIENCE, NOT A PRICE POINT MLS #201900532
MLS #201900155
23 KINGLET | SUNRIVER
7 7 Q U E L A H CO N D O
3 BD | 3 BA | 1,785 SF | .28 AC | $515,000
2 BD | 2 BA | 1,208 SF | $349,000
Beautifully updated single-level Quelah Condo with warm NW tones and textures, great room with rock gas fireplace, spacious kitchen, two master suites, hardwood floors, and quality furnishings. This property also has a solid rental track record if you're looking for additional income.
Well cared for home. Newer exterior paint, flooring, roof, and freestanding gas fireplace.Mostly single-level living with bonus room and one bedroom on splitlevels. Lives larger than the square footage. Wonderful outdoor areas with pergola and hot tub. 2-car garage and storage areas.
KEN RENNER, PRINCIPAL BROKER 541.280.5352 | ken.renner@cascadesir.com
KEN RENNER, PRINCIPAL BROKER 541.280.5352 | ken.renner@cascadesir.com MLS MLS#201900196 #0000000
CO R N E R LOT I N T H E H E A R T O F S U N R I V E R
MLS #201900196
FA I R W AY V I L L A G E CO N D O
2 BD | 2 BA | LOFT | 1,222 SF | $365,000
3 BD | 2.5 BA | 1,454 SF | $340,000
This wonderful home has close access to everything that makes Sunriver so special. The vaulted ceilings give this chalet style home a great "warm" feeling. Pellet stove, master on the main, large deck space, hot tub and more! New heat pump and furnace in 2018. Large carport is approved to be converted to a garage.
Turnkey ready furnished 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath condo. Remodeled kitchen with vaulted ceilings and nice open living space. Close to the Fairway Village complex pool for those days when you just want to be close to home.
KELLY WINCH, BROKER 541.390.0398 | kelly.winch@cascadesir.com
KELLY WINCH, BROKER 541.390.0398 | kelly.winch@cascadesir.com MLS#201900779 #0000000 MLS
MLS #201811552
5 6111 S C H O O L H O US E R O A D, 97 70 7
8 TO U R N A M E N T L A N E | S U N R I V E R
4 BD | 4.5 BA | 4,100 SF | 1.59 AC | $2,790,000
3 BD | 2.5 BA | 2,307 SF | .3 AC | $669,000
Lakefront w/ full Mt Bachelor views! 1.59 acres overlooking 3 acre Rainbow Lake with impeccable attention to detail & unbelievable finishes throughout. Brand new custom home w/ gourmet chef’s kitchen, white honed oak cabinetry, main level master suite retreat, multiple outdoor living spaces & more.
Don't miss this gem! Enjoy all Sunriver has to offer from this gorgeous home tucked along the fairway of the Woodlands golf course. Completely remodeled in 2014 and sold furnished, this home leaves you with nothing to do but relax and plan your next visit to Sunriver!
DEB TEBBS, BROKER | 541.419.4553| tebbsandlittle@cascadesir.com BETSEY LITTLE, BROKER | 541.301.8140 | betsey.little@cascadesir.com
ROGER WAYLAND, PRINCIPAL BROKER 541.408.0819 | roger.wayland@cascadesir.com Each office is independently owned and operated
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