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MARCH 2021
VOLUME XLVII • NUMBER 3
Wildfire risk reduction continues in the winter
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It’s Gus on the left and the new female on the right moments after her release. Onlookers watch the interaction from the shore, below.
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SNCO Animal Program Coordinator Kelli Newman releases the swan.
Gus the swan gets a new gal pal By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene Sunriver’s resident trumpeter swan Gus has a new gal pal, and she arrived just in time for Valentine’s Day. The yetto-be-named female swan was released the morning of Feb. 10 while a group of onlookers watched the quiet, and uneventful, first interactions. “I feel this is sort of like a big family reunion,” said Amanda Accamando, Sunriver Nature Center Manager, as she greeted the crowd. “We haven’t seen everyone gathered like this for so long.” Grace, Gus’s previous mate, was killed in October by predators, and the nature center had been on a swan search ever
since. The four-year-old female swan arrived from a private waterfowl breeder in Indiana. The swan was flown from Indiana into Portland, then picked up and transported back to Sunriver by SNCO Animal Program Coordinator Kelli Newman. After arriving in Sunriver on Feb. 5, the swan underwent an observational period as well as a health check prior to her release. You could almost hear a pin drop as the swan sprung from the crate and into the water at Lake Aspen… the crowd quietly waited to see what would happen next. Gus, who had been snoozing
alongside several Canada geese on an iced-over portion of the lake, took notice of his new lake-mate and swam over to join her. The two casually paddled side-by-side for several minutes before the female moved off to graze on aquatic vegetation and take a bath. While sparks may not have flown at first sight, it is hoped that once breeding season arrives the duo will mate – a vital step in increasing the trumpeter swan population in Oregon. Sunriver’s trumpeter swans are important to the restoration of the species after being Turn to Swan, page 3
Proposed rule change to include Class 2 e-bikes fails By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene SROA NEWS – At its February meeting, the SROA Board of Directors rejected a second reading and a motion that proposed changing Sunriver Rules & Regulations Section 2.03 that would have allowed Class 2 electric bicycles (e-bikes) on Sunriver pathways. The proposed rule change was generated by the Covenants Committee following a recommendation by an owner in 2020 and meetings between the SROA and SSD to discuss/review an Enforcement of Rules & Regulations
Agreement. During the 60-day owner input period, some 40 owners wrote in opposition of including Class 2 e-bikes to the rule – citing safety, speed, lack of police enforcement and etiquette by pathway users as their biggest concerns. Only eight respondents were in favor. The Sunriver rule remains as follows: 2.03 Pathways, Pedestrians and Cycles B. Pathways shall be used solely by (1) pedestrians and (2) non-motorized vehicles.
The term “non-motorized vehicles” means: tricycles, bicycles, scooters, strollers, child trailers, tag-along bikes towed behind bicycles and Class 1 e-bikes. For purposes of these rules, “Class 1 e-bikes” means two-wheeled, pedal-assist only, low-speed electric bicycles, with no throttle, that have a maximum assisted speed of 20 mph. All motorized vehicles and non-motorized vehicles not specifically described above (including, but not limited Turn to E-bikes, page 6 SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLVII • NUMBER 3 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707
By Claire McClafferty SROA NEWS – Reducing our community’s risk from wildfire is an ongoing effort. While fire safety activities are most visible in the summer months, projects and preparations continue for Sunriver Owners Association’s Natural Resources department staff even when there is snow on the ground. Last fall, for example, staff began inspecting and preparing more than 150 acres of common area along Sunriver’s western boundary for Ladder Fuels Reduction (LFR) treatment. Ladder fuels are the accumulation of combustible materials linking the ground to the tree canopy and includes bitterbrush, live and dead limbs and tree seedlings. Ladder Fuels Reduction also includes thinning of larger trees to reduce competition to promote forest health as well as to slow spread of fire should it reach the tree canopy. LFR is an essential tool for mechanical removal of vegetation in wildland urban interface communities such as Sunriver. Staff prepared the area by locating and identifying with pink ribbon the boundaries between SROA commons and private properties. Staff also inspected and marked with green paint trees on commons that will be removed during LFR treatment. In mid-February, notification postcards were mailed to owners near the Common areas that will receive LFR treatment in 2021. “While we make every effort to accurately locate property lines, some LFR work on Commons could occur on the fringes of private properties,” notes Patti Gentiluomo, SROA Director of Natural Resources. “Now is the time for owners to contact us if they have questions about our flagging or if they believe a tree was marked for removal on their private property,” she continued. Owners are asked to contact the Natural Resources department at 541-593-1522 no later than March 15.
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hunted to extinction in Oregon during the early 1900s. “We look forward to the arrival of the fuzzy white cygnets on Lake Aspen every year and
sharing this conservation success story with visitors and the community,” said Abby Rowland, SNCO executive director. Once grown, any offspring are relocated to the Summer Lake Wildlife Area, where they also contribute to increasing trumpeter swan populations.
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event of a wildfire and reduce risk of loss. When temperatures are cold and indoor fires are common, owners should make sure the spark arrestor on the chimney is functional and clean and that branches have been pruned at least 15 feet from the chimney. Now is also a good time to ensure the address number on your home is visible and in a contrasting color to increase visibility to emergency responders. Other steps to make a home more defensible include removing excess brush, trimming and/or thinning trees (a permit is required), removing pine needles from the roof, gutters, or under decks, moving woodpiles to a minimum of 20 feet from the house, deck or other structures, screening foundation, soffit and attic vents, and removing flammable items (such as furniture cushions) from decks and patios when not in use. More information about creating defensible space at your Sunriver home and SROA’s LFR activities can be found on the SROA website (www. sunriverowners.org), or contact SROA’s Natural Resources department at 541-593-1522. – Claire McClafferty is a field specialist with the Sunriver Owners Association Natural Resources Department.
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Because of the project’s proximity to the Deschutes River, Sun River and other environmentally sensitive areas, Natural Resources staff are carefully crafting a treatment plan with the Oregon Department of Forestry this winter that LFR contractors working on commons will execute later this year. Natural Resources staff are also currently creating maps using geographic information system (GIS) technology and assembling other resources that will assist crews as they perform the LFR work on commons this season. The winter season is also a good time for private property owners to evaluate their lots and make plans to create defensible space around their homes. “Notifications about private property compliance with the Sunriver Ladder Fuels Reduction Plan will be sent to owners in late March and early April,” Gentiluomo reminds owners. “If you received a Notice of Deficiency advisory or courtesy letter regarding LFR compliance in past years and you did not successfully complete all activities noted on your permit, or if your property needs some extra attention, now is a great time to schedule or arrange for LFR treatment on your property before fire season begins.” All owners can take steps throughout the year to make their homes defensible in the
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As we look forward to spring, others to consider running for a number of policy initiatives the board and for filing that managed by our staff and vol- interest by March 19. Three unteers will be coming to the board positions are up for Sunriver Owners election, and I hope Association Board that some of you of Directors for are planning to file. further considerLaurence MacLaren ation and imple(503-522-8577) is mentation. the chairperson of Being a member our Nominating of this board is a Committee and truly rewarding exhe, James Lewis or perience, and also Brad Skinner Becki Sylvester at a good deal of fun. our administrative It’s a pleasure to serve with headquarters (541-593-2411) board members who are objec- can answer any questions. The tive, fact based, and who con- open positions will serve from sistently seek policies and solu- August 2021 until August of tions that are in the interests of 2024. all home owner members not To keep you updated on just some. The Sunriver Mis- progress, let me summarize sion Statement is our guiding where we stand on a number focus: “To maintain Sunriver of issues. as a premier residential and 1. With some COVID reresort community protecting strictions being adjusted by and enhancing its quality of state order, safe distance, masks life, natural environment, and and other precautions are alproperty values.” This mission lowing us to open SHARC consistently drives our focus and other activities. COVID and desire for continuous im- management continues to provement. Your Association be a very high priority at our has benefited from so many facilities. While we are now dedicated owners over the years open for indoor swim and fitwho serve on a variety of com- ness at SHARC; reservations mittees, task forces and on the are required for some activities. board itself. Recreation Plus Program (RPP) With the board focus in and Member Preference Promind, I want to encourage gram (MPP) card sales through
February continue at a strong pace. This is encouraging for 2021 budgetary purposes and indicates that manageable demand will continue to expand during the summer. MPP cards also provide owners with access to a variety of memberonly benefits, including the SROA boat launch and access to the renovated North Pool (opening mid-June). Visit the website (www.sunriverowners. org/owners/owner-benefits) to see all the perks of having an MPP card. 2. Telecommunications Task Force: Chairman/Director Gerhard Beenen continues to lead this focused effort with a group of competent and experienced volunteers. An owners survey conducted last summer has helped to frame the issues. Our current contract with TDS/Bend Broadband ends in 2027. We are negotiating a new contract, which would include the installation of fiber optic service to every home in Sunriver, before 2024, once comprehensive infrastructure is installed to replace remaining coaxial cable legacy systems. If agreed to, a new contract would extend our relationship with TDS/BBB until 2037, 10 years longer than the current agreement. Whether it be
community a new agreement with TDS/ Bend Broadband or other infrastructure and service provider, our task force is focused on constructing a strong process to remediate service deficiencies, which may occur during the contract period. New infrastructure should alleviate many service deficiencies, but we will need a process to “fix” chronic failures if they were to occur. At the same time, the task force continues to look at other options that could create “open access” possibilities. We will continue to keep you apprised of progress related to this project. 3. Recycle Center options: We will have further discussion during our March board work session and meeting. Our Recycling Task Force is led by former board member Gary Bigham and assistant general manager Keith Kessaris, along with directors Clark Pederson and Bill Burke, as well as other Sunriver owners. This task force has produced a report with a series of recommendations. Once the board adopts its recommendations, a final decision would need to be made by Sunriver owners through a special or general election. One Turn to Message, page 5
Highlights, actions of the SROA Board of Directors monthly meeting The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Board members present: Brad Skinner, Mike Gocke, Keith Mobley, Jackie Schmid, Gerhard Beenen, Mark Murray, Bill Burke, Scott Gillies, Clark Pederson. Staff present: James Lewis, Susan Berger, Jesus Mendoza. Owners forums From Feb. 19 work session • Cindy McCabe thanked the board and staff for the upcoming improvements at Mary McCallum Park. She had concerns about excessive dust on the road to Canoe Takeout and river access issues within Suniver and requested signage. Also suggested that SROA should consider a different name for the North Pool so it’s clear that only owners can use it. • Ed Pitera thanked the board for authorizing the Recycling Task Force of which he is a member. • Lenna Kimball noted she is in support of the proposed rule changes for the prohibition of Page 4
loading/unloading watercraft to/from vehicles on Sunriver roads. From Feb. 20 regular meeting • Cindy McCabe requested a proposed new path at Mary McCallum Park be paved. Board actions • Approved minutes of the Jan. 15, 2021 SROA board work session as corrected. • Approved minutes of the Jan. 16, 2021 SROA regular board meeting as written. • Approved January 2021 financial statement (unaudited). • Approved the end of year 2020 unaudited financial statements. Committee/board action requests • Approved resignation of Ann Byers from the Design Committee. Byers was thanked by the board for her long-time commitment to the committee, which Byers had served on since 1998. • Approved resignation of Randy Schneider from the Nominating Committee. The board thanked Schneider for his service.
SROA Financial Report Month-to-date as of January 31, 2021 (unaudited)
Total Revenues.......................................... $756,026 Total Expenses.......................................... $872,045 Operating Budget Surplus/Deficit.............. -$107,019 • Approved 2020 fourth quarter acquisitions and the transfer of $803,133.82 from the reserves to the operating fund. • Approved fourth quarter transfer of a $18,566.07 deficit from the operating account to Skypark Reserve account for the year ending Dec. 31, 2020. • The board declined a second reading and due to the lack of a motion, the proposed change to Sunriver Rules & Regulations Section 2.03 that would have allowed Class 2 e-bikes on Sunriver pathway’s did not pass. Class 1 e-bikes are still allowed. Association operations • Administration: Met with Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council Executive Director Tammy Baney regarding www.sunriverowners.org
SROA participation on or with their board as a representative of all planned communities in Central Oregon. Continue to meet with DRCResearch regarding the Comprehensive Owner Survey. Working with Natural Resources Director to develop an outline for a review and update to the Sunriver Ladder Fuels Reduction Plan. Although the plan is in compliance with the Oregon Department of Forestry and looked to as a model by other entities and communities across the U.S., SROA wants to ensure that the plan follows the best practices and the latest science. Continue to monitor and respond to state/county orders regarding COVID-19 related closures and/or restrictions. Meet with Turn to Highlights, page 6
By Gerhard Beenen Some of you may have noticed there wasn’t a Treasurer’s Report in the February Scene (probably very few noticed but I flatter myself by thinking it was more than just my wife). During the month of January, our controller, Joe Healy and his staff are busy closing out the previous year so we don’t hold one of our monthly Finance Committee meetings in January. Without a Finance Committee meeting, I had the perfect excuse to leave our winter climate for warmer shores. Now that we are well into the month of February, the Finance Committee and the treasurer are back in operation. First, let’s take a quick review of SROA’s finances for the calendar year of 2020. As I have noted in the past, 2020 was a challenging year for SROA. Beyond our annual assessment, most sources of income (Member Preference cards, Recreation Plus participants, SHARC gate fees) came in well below budget ($2.1M). This shortfall in revenue was somewhat mitigated by good expenses management by our general manager, James Lewis and his management team ($1.2M below budget), ending the year with a $0.9M deficit to budget. For 2021, our cloudy crystal ball tells us that we may see a similar shortfall in revenue. How big of a shortfall will depend on COVID-19 and state/ county regulations with respect to recreational facilities such as SHARC. As I write today, there is a glimmer of hope with infection rates decreasing and vaccinations increasing. SHARC is once again open. However, like indoor dining, we are only allowed to run SHARC at reduced capacity. This could (and we hope will) change prior to the summer months. From a financial perspective, our 2021 budget assumes capacity restrictions for the full year. With planned reduced revenue, the Finance Committee and the SROA Board have asked general manager Lewis to continue managing operating expenses carefully. With personnel expenses counting for nearly 50% of all expenses, key staff positions remain open. This adds burden and strain on all SROA employees so, please be considerate when interacting with them. They are doing their own work as well as that for positions which remain Turn to Treasurer, page 7 SUNRIVER SCENE • MARCH 2021
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of the options could include the construction and relocation of the existing public center, for which Deschutes County and Cascade Disposal would reimburse SROA over time. Another option could make the facility private to Sunriver owners only, but the owners would possibly have to pay for it through a special assessment. These issues are being discussed and will be considered more thoroughly this month. As a side result of these discussions, the county and Cascade Disposal have decided that in the future they will offer optional side yard pickup of recyclables for a fee. The task force members are to be commended for their dedication in working this issue and for providing multiple options for the Board and eventually for our owners
to decide. 4. The Rules Awareness and Compliance Task Force is also making good progress. A consensus among SSD (police and fire), SROA, rental agencies, SR Resort, primary and nonresident and others has evolved. We will be preparing additional “educational” materials, and Sunriver Police will play an active role setting a tone for enhancing the ambiance and behavioral standards which make life in Sunriver a delight. River access issues, who to call for what kind of rule enforcement, and overall nuisance and enforcement by the police are a part of this process. New positions in the SROA Community Development and Natural Resources departments will further enhance expected enforcement of our community standards and basic rules. During our March and April board meetings, the task force recom-
mendations will be considered for adoption. 6. At our March meeting, I hope to discuss moving forward on a review and update to the Design review process, including the Design Manual. It is timely to do so so that design standards in the future are considerate of the many remodels and modifications of existing homes. When that process begins, a stakeholders committee comprised of multiple owners and other interested parties (such as builders and designers) will be created to provide input to the project. 7. Other items underway include: • Updating our Ladder Fuel Reduction program during the remainder of 2021– recommending further improvements with our federal, state, county, local partners (Sunriver Fire), and other sources based on curTurn to Message, page 7
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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 three 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 19 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 16. In all cases, you are required to complete an Application Form, Conflict of Interest Form, Confidentiality Form, and Code of Conduct and Ethics Form, available at the SROA Office or on the SROA website at www.sunriverowners.org (under Documents & Forms in the main menu). Also, if you know someone else who you think would make a good candidate for election to the Board, please contact the Nominating Committee. Both resident and non-resident owners (in good standing) are welcome to apply.
Preferred qualifications for candidacy • Solid leadership experience in a business, profession or volunteer organization
Here are a few common questions and concerns: 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 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.
• Ability to work collaboratively to address complex issues and effectively problem solve • Ability to work with others who may have differing views • 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 (both meetings are held via Zoom during the COVID-19 shutdown). 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 (2021-2024) with an opportunity to run for an additional term after the initial three years. Once in-person meetings resume, Board members who are unable to attend a meeting may always participate remotely. This makes it easier for non-resident owners to participate.
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.
Nominating Committee LAURENCE MACLAREN, COMMITTEE CHAIR HOLLY HENDRICKS PAT HENSLEY FRANCIE ISHMAEL
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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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other similar conveyances are permitted on SROA pathways for use by persons with a disability or infirmity that requires their use. Violation of this rule by using the pathways with any prohibited means of propulsion constitutes a Class C offense. A Class C offense carries a $250 fine and/or suspension of recreation access privileges. Owners and their guests should become familiar with all of Sunriver’s Rules & Regulations by reading the document, in full, on the SROA website at www.sunriver owners.org
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to, skateboards, rollerblades, inline skates, hoverboards, electric or other motorized versions of nonmotorized vehicles (whether assisted or fully electric), any throttle-assisted or pedal-assisted e-bikes capable of speeds higher than 20 mph. and Segways) are prohibited. Exception to this rule applies to SROA authorized vehicles and vehicles issued written permits by SROA. Notwithstanding the foregoing, wheelchairs and
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SSD administrator to review/ update operating agreements between SROA and the SSD including: bike patrol, HR/ payroll services, vehicle maintenance, etc. • Accounting: Closed fiscal year ending Dec. 31,2020 and entered 2021 budget into the accounting software. Continue processing 2021 annual maintenance fee payments. • Communications: Worked on messaging SHARC’s February reopening for fitness, lap swim, aqua fitness and recreational swimming. On the one year anniversary of the launch of the new website, staff is giving it a thorough once-over to ensure links work, information is still relevant, etc. Designed the final report for the Recycling Task Force to be presented to the board. Working with SHARC/recreation to promote virtual hiring opportunities. Formulating a campaign of education materials to be used by the Rules Awareness and Compliance Task Force and shared by property managers, owners, etc. • Community Development: Although overall activity declined from December to January, there are more than 200 active projects/building
permits that have been reviewed by the SROA/Design Committee, including new homes, major additions and small-scale projects. There is also an increase in building permit final inspections. • Natural Resources: Processed private property LFR inspection data and entered it into GIS. Continue preparations for LFR contract work on commons and began planning for Arbor Day. • IT: Proactively worked to prevent a security breach to a nationally-used software/ computer updating platform (Solarwinds). Ran security updates and other security-related measures on various servers. Staff completed a criminal justice information security training, which allows staff access to the police department’s computers and network. Completed an annual backup of all virtual servers. • Public Works: Removed old barbed wire fencing along Deschutes Road and installed a gate at the chip road along Dechutes/River roads. Crews are repairing potholes and replacing sight markers along roads. Removed the tennis courts at Winners Circle with new topsoil and seeding of the site to come. Replaced the wood section on the small play structure at the Fort Rock Park
playground. Chipped several down trees on commons. Interviewed and hired Ethan Hirshon for vacant position. Developed standard operating procedures for many of the department’s repeated tasks. • Recreation/SHARC: Even though closed, staff maintained a great pace updating Member Preference and Recreation Plus Program cards. The winter tubing hill was able to open in early February under new guidelines from the OHA. Integrated lap swim registrations into ActiveNet. Completed clean and seal of the locker room floors, which now look new. Facility air filters have been upgraded to Merv-13 based on OSHA requirements. Updated the emergency action plan based on work and recommendations by the SROA safety committee. Other business • The annual joint SROA/ SSD board meeting is set for April 16. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m. The next SROA board work session will be at 9 a.m. March 19 followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. March 20. To watch the meeting virtually or call in to speak at the owners forum, visit the meeting date on SROA website calendar for instructions.
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Renewing your SROA recreation access cards By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene SROA NEWS – While none of us has a crystal ball to see what the future may hold, the Sunriver Owners Association is optimistic that some recreational offerings could return to some semblance of “normal” later this summer as the coronavirus vaccine rolls out and, hopefully, infection rates continue to drop. Though last summer’s operations were challenged by
coronavirus-related access limitations, in the end, SROA managed to keep many things operational and running relatively smooth for a majority of the summer season. Owners who are here or plan to visit this summer are encouraged to purchase their annual Member Preference ID card as use of some of SROA’s recreational amenities requires an ID card (www.sunriverown ers.org/owners/owner-benefits/ member-preference-program).
The ID card allows for free and/ or reduced member pricing and access to SROA-owned amenities such as SHARC, tennis/ pickleball court reservations, boat ramp and, reopening in mid-June, the newly-renovated owner North Pool and other benefits (www.sunriverowners. org/owners/owner-benefits). Member Preference cards also provide free access to many Sunriver Nature Center pro-
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tennis courts, boat launch and, this summer, the new North Pool). It’s a win/win proposition. Finally, let me close with a few words on investing. For those of you who monitor the investment market closely, you know this a tricky time to pick the right investment vehicle. Stocks are at an alltime high and interest rates for fixed income investments (bonds, CDs, treasuries) are at an all-time low. For SROA, our financial policy and state regulations allow us to invest in FDIC insured bank accounts, CDs and US Treasuries. While this simplifies the investment decision, it doesn’t provide for much of a return in today’s
market. Our investment advisors (First Interstate Wealth Management) work closely with our controller Joe Healy, the SROA treasurer (myself ) and the finance committee to ensure our reserve funds are appropriately invested. We meet (via video conference) quarterly to review our investments and to discuss changes in strategy. We recently held our 2020 year-end meeting. As anticipated, returns remain very low (less than 0.1%). However, with capital preservation our primary investment objective, our funds remain secure. –Gerhard Beenen is treasurer of the SROA Board of Directors and chair of the Finance Committee. beenen@srowners.org
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unfilled. For those of you wanting to help out, volunteering for a committee, task force or the SROA Board is always appreciated by staff. Even if you aren’t a full-time resident, most meetings are conducted via video conferencing (Zoom, GoToMeeting, etc.). For those with less time to spare, you can help SROA financially by purchasing a MPP (Member Preference Program) membership. Purchasing an MPP pass not only helps generate additional revenue for SROA but also grants you access to SROA facilities (SHARC aquatics and fitness center, pickleball and
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rent fire prevention standards. • Improvements within SROA for database responsiveness and enhancement. • Progress planned for updating the Strategic Plan, updates from the Comprehensive Owners Survey (now underway), and continued updates with SSD related to Sunriver’s Emergency Operations Plan. • Master planning for parks and overall facilities. Overall, I believe your association is making progress to enhance and support our purpose and mission statement. I continue to believe that Sunriver’s greatest assets are our owners, volunteers and our dedicated staff. I wish you a great month and look forward to continuing our efforts in supporting Sunriver as a desirable place to live.
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A thriving afterlife for three lodgepole pines By Amanda Accamando, Nature Center Manager Take a hike through the forests of Sunriver and you may not quite be aware that death is all around you. You may pass a standing dead tree with charred bark, the victim of a past wildfire. Resting under the shadow of a live tree you may not realize it is under attack by insects or a fungal infection. Or you may enjoy a picnic lunch seated on a sturdy log that is slowly breaking down as it provides nutrients for fungi. Despite this grim outlook, it is often said that dead trees are more alive than living trees. Hundreds of trees can be found on the eight-acre campus of Sunriver Nature & Observatory (SNCO). They provide habitat for birds, bats, squirrels, insects, porcupines, fungi, spiders, lichens, salamanders and the list goes on. It should not be surprising that the health of trees and the surrounding forest is particularly meaningful to us at a nature center. Recently, however, we had to make a tough decision about
three prominent trees growing on our grounds. Three lodgepole pine trees, which stood about 30 feet tall, framed the entrance of the nature center and our amphitheater, providing shade along the pathways. The trees were diagnosed with Western gall rust, a common and widespread fungal disease that attacks two and three-needled pines, including lodgepole and ponderosa pine, respectively. In fact, signs of Western gall rust can be found on most lodgepole pine in Sunriver. The fungus infects emerging shoots on the pines and causes
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Fungi, insects, birds and other organisms all play a role in the decomposition process, helping to transform the tree, and then ultimately thriving because of the dead tree. Over time, limbs fall, cavities form, bark will slough away from the tree and the top may come down, opening additional habitat to even more species. Eventually the Western gall rust would have killed our trees and, if left to natural processes, a wildlife tree would have slowly given way. However, because the rate of decomposition is slow in our environment and the trees were already weak and becoming a hazard, we decided to accelerate the wildlife tree process with a little help from a chainsaw and a professional arborist who had experience with creating wildlife trees. This winter, the tops of the three trees and all the limbs
were removed. At first the trunks resembled smooth, flattopped telephone poles more than prime wildlife habitat. Using the chainsaw, the arborist transformed the tops of the trees to a more natural jagged appearance which will promote use by bats and insects. In the coming months, shallow holes in the trunk will be cut, speeding up the natural processes that create cavities. Smaller slits cut a few inches into the tree and deeper cut flanges will provide roosting habitat for bats and some species of birds such as brown creepers. Lastly, artificial cavities will be created through a series of deeper cuts and sectioning face plates and entrance holes to target specific species. It is important to note here that Western gall rust requires live host tissue to survive Turn to Afterlife, page 11
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March provides last chance to view winter constellations By Bob Grossfeld, Observatory Manager The past few months have been tough for viewing the night sky. The weather has not been very friendly, and we look forward to better and hopefully warmer weather ahead. March is the real start of the spring season. This month the winter night sky still shines in the south even as the spring night sky starts to show itself in the east. The beginning of spring is a great time for viewing, as some of the winter favorites are still around, like Orion and Gemini, but you also get to see some of the wonderful spring and summer constellations start to rise. By next month, the sky changes, and most of the fantastic winter constellations are gone. Join us for a special spring equinox program on March 18 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Learn about the seasons, and hu-
manity’s ties to the Earth’s relationship with the Sun. Discover how ancient cultures would create calendars and mark significant dates such as solstices, equinoxes, and cross quarters. We will finish with a look at modern society’s study of seasonal changes and natural cycles of the Earth and Sun. Reservations are required, and can be made on our website, www.snco.org. This month, Mars is still visible in the night sky, and remains a prime target. We will also have updates on NASA’s Perseverance rover mission on Mars. Jupiter and Saturn remain pre-dawn objects and cannot be viewed during our open hours. The unique event that happens every March is the Messier Marathon, a stargazer’s race against the clock that calls for skill and preparation. The French comet-hunter Charles
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cleaning for feeders will help deter bacteria, but more frequent disinfection is recommended if your feeders are heavily used, if there is wet weather, or if salmonella has been reported in your area. We recommend weekly cleaning of your bird feeders in the winter in Sunriver. • What else can I do to help keep birds disease-free? Keep an eye on the ground beneath your feeders as feces and seed debris can accumulate and contribute to the spread of disease, especially among ground-feeding birds. Rake and
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 major accomplishment requiring knowledge of the sky, and the art of observing. Successfully finding all 110 Messier objects takes patience and, for many people, years of practice. For your own attempt at locating the celestial treats, 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 and some hot drinks and snacks will be helpful, too. Many observers are now using the cool new computer telescopes, which takes you on a unique tour of the sky. Spring break programs will be available from March 2328. As we continue to look
at our options for the end of March, current updates are available on our website. Our popular classes will return this spring, with our rocket science program, along with our rover classes. Space is limited and reservations are required for all our programs. Be sure to check out our newsletter, The Night Sky News, which is available online at www.snco.org/nightskynews/. Once again, thanks for all the support, and please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about our operation, special programs and events at 541-593-4442 or email me at bob@snco.org
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grams and discounts to some local restaurants. Member Preference ID cards are $55 per person for the owner(s) of record for a property (meaning their name(s) must be on the deed on file with Deschutes County). Member cards are available to the owner(s) of record, spouse/ partner and children in the home between the ages of 4 and 23. With at least one Member Preference card purchase each year, an owner receives 20 SROA Member Guest Passes to share with their family and friends. These passes provide access to SHARC aquatics, tennis/pickleball court use and seasonal access to the tubing hill or disc golf. Guest passes also allow access to the fitness center at SHARC and the
The Sunriver Art Fair is planning the return of a live event in The Village at Sunriver, and calling for artist applications for the fair, which will take place Aug. 13-15. New in 2021, the fair has been expanded to include the opportunity to set up a virtual store on Eventeny.com, an online platform on which artists can set up a shop that includes products for sale, videos, music and other ways to promote their art. The virtual online dates are from Aug.13 to Sept. 26. Should COVID restrictions not allow an in-person event, the online fair option will still be available. Both events are juried and applications should be submitted on www.zapplication.com no later than March 15. The fair strongly supports visiting artists with advertising and amenities to ensure a successful experience. Sponsored by the Sunriver Women’s Club (SRWC), all proceeds from fair applications and booth fees help support nonprofits in south Deschutes County. Since 2000, the SRWC has awarded over $700,000 in grants to organizations that support the arts, education and provide assistance to families. To learn more about exhibiting at the fair, visit www.sun riverartfair.com and click on “Info for Artists.” For additional information visit www.facebook.com/Sun riverArtFair/ or email srartistcontact@gmail.com. You can also contact Lee Haroun, 541-598-7785 or Joke Noordwijk, 503-704-5979.
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Services for more information about purchasing or renewing Extended Family cards. Recreation access for your vacation rental guests Owners who use their home as a vacation rental can also participate in the Recreation Plus Program and purchase Recreation Plus cards that provides their guests access to SHARC’s aquatics, disc golf and winter tubing hill, tennis/pickleball court reservations and the use of SROA’s boat ramp. The cost of participating in the program is based off a home’s number of bedrooms on file with Deschutes County and receives two cards per bedroom, plus two. For example, a three bedroom rental would be eligible for eight cards (3 x 2 + 2 = 8). More information and pricing can be found at www. sunriverowners.org/owners/ owner-benefits/recreationplus-program-for-rentals) or contact Member Services. SROA encourages owners to purchase recreation access cards as these funds are an integral part of SROA’s overall budget and the ability to provide owners, their guests and visitors quality recreational amenities and programs. Cards remain valid through Jan. 31, 2022.
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so full removal of the tree was not necessary to prevent spread of the fungus. This entire process has served as a great reminder that “what may be ugly, dead and useless to humans, is often of significant importance to the interdependent web of life in our forest ecosystem,” as so eloquently expressed by Lee Stevenson, founder of Project Ponderosa. We look forward to sharing
the progression of the wildlife trees as animals slowly start to
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a bird may be sick, contact Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory at 541-593-4394. Take down your feeders and give them a good clean and refill with fresh food before hanging them back up. If a salmonella outbreak has been reported in the area, you should take down your feeders for a few weeks to minimize the spread of the disease.
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such as the “No Mess Blend” from Wild Birds Unlimited. You can also reduce crowding at your feeders by giving the birds more room to spread out with additional feeders and variety in your feed. • What do I do if I suspect a bird is sick? If you suspect
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Get to Know your Festival this transition time and getting a fresh start with a new artistic director at the helm is a vision we all share.” Murphy adds that financial stability is also part of the vision. “It is important that we continue presenting the highest quality performances as Central Oregon’s premier classical music experience, while simultaneously safeguarding the festival’s precious financial stability. Fortunately, we have a unique endowment for an organization of our size and location.”
By Meagan Iverson In honor of the hundreds of volunteers it takes to run the Sunriver Music Festival (SRMF), we asked festival presidents, past and current, to share the keys to leading a successful music organization through a pandemic. Start with a shared vision Current SRMF board president Clyde Thompson and past presidents Mal Murphy and Phillip Ruder all agreed that a shared vision among staff, volunteers, and the Board of Trustees is a critical starting point. “Without a shared vision it would be difficult to weather the COVID-19 challenge and come out the other end of that tunnel with our orchestra intact, and a new and exciting artistic director and conductor on board,” said Murphy. Current president Clyde Thompson agrees. “Successfully navigating the festival through
Deliver a quality musical experience “Everyone is dedicated to bringing Central Oregon the exclusive opportunity to hear ageless masterpieces performed by a world-class professional orchestra,” states Phillip Ruder. Ruder brings a unique and valued perspective to the Board, having been concertmaster of the Festival Orchestra for decades as well as concertmaster
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Nurturing the next generation of artists Often overlooked by attendees is the festival’s 25-year history of supporting music education in Central Oregon. “That is the key to our strong community support,” said Thompson. “The festival’s commitment to music education, especially our Young Artists Scholarship program, has awarded more than a half million dollars to aspiring classical music students.” Ongoing outreach and assistance in education is certainly critical to having a dynamic festival. “It’s great to support and assist qualified students throughout Central Oregon in achieving their goal of a career in classical music,” said Murphy.
Continue a commitment to local music All the presidents interviewed shared that one of the great joys of leading Sunriver Music Festival is continuing their love of live music. “Being president enhanced the love affair begun in 1981 when I started a 26-year tenure as concertmaster of the Festival Orchestra,” said Ruder. “This relationship was not only richly
rewarding musically, but added immeasurably to my family’s treasure trove of beloved memories.” “I was stunned when I moved here in 1995 and was taken to my first festival concert the second day I was in town,” adds Thompson. “At that time, the Bend area had a population of just 32,000 people. It was amazing that such a relatively small population could have such a top-notch orchestra as part of its culture.” “My wife Jane and I have been in love with the music since we arrived 18 years ago,” adds Murphy. It’s been my pleasure to work with a dedicated and highly qualified staff, and exceptionally talented and professional orchestra and conductor. Being able to contribute, even in a small way, to the success and indeed the triumph of Sunriver Music Festival is an honor.” You can add your commitment to local music by attending this year’s Summer Festival live, scheduled for Aug.13-23 in Sunriver. Go online for more information on tickets at www.sunriver music.org
Student tutoring available in Sunriver Free tutoring for Sunriver/Three Rivers students is available on the second and fourth Wednesday afternoon (1 to 4 p.m.) for the purpose of assisting students with schoolwork and/or improving their reading or math skills. Sponsored and held at Community Bible Church in Sunriver, this is a free service for students kindergarten through 12th grades. Reservations are required and parents may schedule a 1.5 hour appointment for their student at children@cbcsunriver.org. All tutors have been screened to safeguard each student – many are college graduates, successful businessmen/women and involved community members. Please include the following information in your email: student name, grade, subject (s) to be addressed, and parent cell number. All students must have a completed registration and parent/ guardian signed medical consent and liability form on file with CBC. A copy will be emailed upon receipt of your interest. Call CBC office with questions at 541-593-8341.
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www.sunriverwomensclub.com President’s message There has been a tremendous amount of real estate activity in the Sunriver area. Are you new to the Sunriver area or have a new neighbor on your street? Invite them to join the Sunriver Women’s Club. Even though all events are currently via Zoom, we still love new members. Go to our website, sunri verwomensclub.com for more information. As always, “Steppin’ Up for Fun, Friends and Philanthropy!” –Nancy Fischer, SRWC president • Programs: Join us for our virtual luncheon March 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.. The guest speaker will be Ashley Volz from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. The program will focus on emergency preparedness. There will be an option to purchase a lunch from Cafe Sintra. • Membership: New members are welcome. Join us in social activities and philanthropic endeavors. For additional information go to the
SRWC website. • Legacy Bricks: Make 2021 memorable with a Legacy Brick order for spring delivery and support the Sunriver Women’s Club Philanthropy Program at the same time. Legacy Bricks are the perfect way to honor friends, family, loved ones and places forever. We also offer a miniature replica brick to keep in your home or office. Bricks will be permanently displayed as part of the walkway surrounding the amphitheater at SHARC. Place your orders at www.fundraisingbrick. com/online-orders/sunriver/ or email srwcbricks@gmail.com. • Sunriver Art Fair: Artist applications for the Sunriver Art Fair will be closing on March 15. If you are an artist or know someone who would like to exhibit both in-person and/or online, now is the time to get your application submitted. The art fair team is looking forward to seeing everyone again in the Village at Sunriver, one of our proud sponsors. Join us Aug. 13-15 for in-person art, entertainment and fun and online from Aug. 13 to Sept.
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SRWC announces grant awards The Sunriver Women’s Club has maintained a strong philanthropy thread that runs through all that we do. Each year the club’s philanthropy committee awards grants to many of our non-profit partners focused on services that support our south Deschutes County community. SRWC focuses on five priority categories as they review applications: child abuse prevention, food insecurity, housing security, education and mental health. After a thorough evaluation process by nine committee members from diverse professional backgrounds, the SRWC is proud to announce their community grant awards. With the goal of preventing child abuse and increasing efforts to identify and treat victims, the SRWC is funding a grant for both CASA of Central Oregon and Friends of the Children Central Oregon. Both programs target support for children who are at risk for ongoing issues of abuse or neglect and provide a trained adult to walk beside and advocate for these children. To address students at risk of falling behind academically, the club is funding two grants. A grant to the SMART reading program will provide fourteen books per year for every kindergartner in Three Rivers School, Rosland Elementary and La Pine Elementary. Research shows that access to books in the home will support those children in meeting the third grade reading benchmarks in Oregon. A grant will also support a program at Three Rivers Elementary designed to support children who are experiencing difficulty being ready to learn after almost a year away from the classroom. With the pandemic in full swing, many of our neighbors are finding themselves in need of food for their families. To address food insecurity the SRWC is funding grants for The Council on Aging of Central Oregon, Care and Share Community Outreach, The Giving Plate and The La Pine Community Kitchen. These programs provide services for seniors to children with hot meals, grocery boxes and additional support services. To address housing stability and to help prevent homelessness in south Deschutes County, the club is funding grants for Habitat for Humanity La Pine Sunriver’s critical home repair program and Saving Grace of Central Oregon’s Survivor Housing Program to secure housing for victims of domestic abuse. The SRWC is also funding the La Pine Community Health Center’s vaccine program through their COVID-19 emergency fund. The program will help support administering COVID vaccines to high-risk senior citizens in the south Deschutes county area who are clients of the Health Center. For more information on the SRWC grants, membership or information on how to donate to the club’s grant programs, visit the website: www.sunriverwomensclub.com of rk S o w T
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Sunriver gallery adds to its lineup of talented artists By Deni Porter At the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver, the artists are grateful to locals and visitors for supporting small businesses. Recent times have not always been as fun as we would like, but the artists come to the gallery each day to make sure that every visitor is greeted by a welcoming face and that the displays are regularly updated. The gallery has been fortunate to add several new artists to the membership and longterm members always strive to produce new and exciting art. This month we are featuring two incredibly talented artists that are certainly worth visiting the gallery to view new pieces. Few artists have the breadth of skill and talent as photographer Richard Bacon. Bacon divides his work into interesting categories: the outdoors, people, real estate and commercial. At the Artists’ Gallery, visi-
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Bonnie Junell has been teaching her realistic impressionist style using water soluble oil paints for 10 years. “My goal is for those attending my classes to have fun and learn the skills to become a painter.” Join Junell on March 11, 6 to 8 p.m. to oil paint Mt. Bachelor while enjoying wine and chocolates at Artists’ Gallery Sunriver. No experience needed and all supplies are included. Painting is a great way to release tension and show your creative side. Mix painting, friends and drinks for a memorable evening. If you are looking for a creative way to celebrate a special occasion or create an event, Sip & Paint has
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tors are treated to a wonderful display of the outdoors in its greatest splendor. Each piece of art has a delicate symmetry of nature. A favorite subject is any of nature’s beauty that is reflected in water. The balance of mountain ranges with cloud structures is enhanced by the atmospheric effects of snow and weather. One beautiful piece is of a home on Mirror Pond in Bend. At first glance, it appears to be a frozen castle you covered. The class is held in the gallery while following social distancing protocols. Class size is limited and all participants must wear a mask. The cost is $48 per person. Complimentary wine/beverage and chocolates is included. To make a reservation, call 541593-4382. Sip & Paint classes are held monthly at Artists’ Gallery Sunriver in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver.
on an icy pond. Other pieces tease the viewer’s eye following the curve of a river or the fall of water over a rock. Bacon’s fine photography pieces are printed on multiple surfaces and sizes. It is not often that a collector has the option to purchase a fine piece in the precise dimensions to provide the perfect focal point in their home. Living on the Deschutes River affords jewelry artist Leslie Klipper Stewart to regularly take inspiration from the elements of nature. Klipper Stewart’s pieces demonstrate a delicate balance between nature and the artist’s will to mold it into something even more beautiful. “The gems often tell me what to do with them. Then I translate that vision into the design,” she said. Each piece is fabricated by hand to demonstrate the artist’s love of form through simplicity, structure and movement. The use of precious and semiprecious gems and beautiful glass flame worked beads makes
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each piece unique. Many pieces are asymmetrical with strong simple lines. Klipper Stewart’s jewelry provides a wide variety of pricing as well as beautiful statements. Like the artist, her work is big,
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Fly Tying Corner: double bead golden stonefly By Phil Fischer I first fished the golden stone hatch period in Montana some 30 years ago. Since then, I have used both dry and nymph golden stone imitations to take some nice fish on this large meal for hungry trout. It is a big bug, typically size 8–10. We are blessed to have golden stones in numerous Central Oregon rivers. The most well know is the Metolius, where these stoneflies hatch in prodigious numbers over a long
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Double bead golden stonefly materials list Hook: Firehole 718, size 8-10 Bead: Two 5/32s brass bead, gold Thread: Danville’s 140 Denier, yellow Tail and legs: Medium round rubber Legs, brown Rib: Ultra wire, large, gold Casing: Natural turkey tail Abdomen and thorax dubbing: Jay Fair seal substitute, burnt orange (75%), ice dub shrimp pink (25%) Secondary legs: Whiting brahma hen, dyed brown Tying instructions and steps are published in video form, and can be found on the Sunriver Anglers Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SunriverAnglers/, or at the following YouTube URL: https://youtu.be/Oc4gTx9GQqw golden stone. The nymphs live is faster riffled highly oxygenated water. Focusing on deeper water below riffles is a good place to target. Give this pattern a try at your own vise and try it on the water next season. Experiment with this pattern during golden stone time in spring and early summer on
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Sunriver You offering slate of virtual classes By Helen Heeren You won’t want to miss the three History of Sunriver classes in March and April. They will be live via Zoom and are sure to be interesting and informative. We know everyone will want to be in on the live broadcasts, but if you do have to miss any of the classes they will be available to watch at a later date on our new YouTube channel. You can subscribe to the Sunriver You channel by linking to our YouTube page (www.youtube. com/channel/UCf_zC2wkpal Re-bBSjJ4PmA). We are also offering conversational Spanish classes via Zoom in March. If you are conversant in Spanish and would like to get some practice see the details below. Last, come join our first virtual SROA Town Hall meeting. This, and future town halls, will focus on various topics and are intended to foster conversation between the community, the SROA Board and other entities. The History of Sunriver in three parts John Salzer first visited Sunriver in 1969, the same
year a master plan was drafted to develop Sunriver as a resort and residential community. He consistently vacationed here for 31 years before moving here permanently in 1999. He will explain and enlighten us about the events that occurred during the last 50 years that shaped Sunriver into its current form. • History of Sunriver 1: 1968-1985 Thursday, March 11, 6 p.m. The history lesson goes back further than 1968 before “Sunriver” existed. Salzer will discuss the Camp Abbot military base, the years between then and 1968, the important players and how their vision of Sunriver came to be. • History of Sunriver 2: 1985-2003 Thursday, March 25, 6 p.m. The story continues, and if you have always been confounded by why there is no Circle 8, all will be revealed here. There were other important events during these times like how Sunriver almost became a city and the formation of the Sunriver Service District that provides us with police and fire services.
Registration All classes require registration. For the most up to date information, to register for a class or to contact Sunriver You, visit the website at www.sunriveryou.com • History of Sunriver 3: 2003-2020 Thursday, April 8, 6 p.m. By this point you are almost an expert on Sunriver facts and lore, but a lot of what newer residents take for granted are recent additions to Sunriver. SHARC, which is a big part of our community and draw for tourists, is in its 10th summer season of operations. What events made SHARC a reality? The current version of The Village at Sunriver with its pleasing façade is relatively new as well. The stories about the various village owners reads like an intriguing novel. Conversational Spanish Monday, March 8, 15, 22, 29 at 1-2 p.m. via Zoom. Led by Cindy McConnell
who has 30 years teaching experience and a BA, MAT in Spanish education. Are you conversant in Spanish? Would you like an opportunity to practice your skills with other Spanish speakers? This is not a session to learn Spanish, but to use it, and meet others who speak it. If this sounds interesting to you, Sunriver You is offering four, one-hour sessions of Spanish conversation. The first session will be an opportunity to get acquainted, learn about each other’s Spanish experience, perhaps discussing travel. Each of the other three sessions will have a specific topic so you can be thinking about it beforehand. Potential topics include travel, food, hobbies and life in general. At the end of the four sessions,
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Sunriver: A culinary adventure for every food enthusiast By Kristine Thomas Sunriver’s restaurants reflect the area’s adventurous spirit. Just as there is an activity or something fun to do for every season and every person, there is a restaurant to conquer everyone’s appetite. From fried pickles to Cajun barbecued prawns over a polenta cake, hearty hamburgers to filet mignon, American to Central Oregon cuisine and traditional Italian with a Northwest twist to nouveau Mexican Peruvian cuisine, even the pickiest eater you know will discover a restaurant serving a dozen or more of their favorite dishes. The last year has been particularly challenging for restaurants enduring the pandemic’s rollercoaster ride. Restaurants were open to limited indoor dining this past summer, closed to it in November and were able to reopen on Feb. 12, at only 25% capacity as of press time. The restrictions didn’t dampen the enthusiasm and optimism of Sunriver’s dining
scene. Sunriver restaurants have worked together to learn how to follow the strict health guidelines while finding creative and practical solutions to serve their guests by doing everything from installing plexiglass dividers between booths, providing safe and warm outdoor dining and increasing their to-go dining options. Several restaurants remodeled their space, added additional outdoor seating and updated their menus. A few restaurants changed hands. And a new restaurant was added in The Village at Sunriver. Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kent Elliott noted Sunriver is blessed with a variety of dining options sure to satisfy anyone’s budget and tastes. “And Sunriver truly provides unmatched fine dining experiences,” said Elliott. For fine dining, Elliott suggests Sunriver Resort’s award-winning four-star Carson’s American Kitchen, the authentic recipes of Marcello Cucina Italiana and the original Central Oregon-inspired menu of South Bend Bistro. What makes dining incredibly wonderful in Sunriver is that you can arrive at a restaurant
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for guests and employees. “We want people to know it’s absolutely safe to dine in Sunriver,” Malee said. “I know all of the restaurants are looking out for the best interest of our guests. We want them to enjoy a good meal in Sunriver.” Sunriver is home to some of the best pizza offered anywhere, with the long-established Blondie’s Pizza and the newly opened The Fold Craft Pizza + Kitchen, started by Lisa Cassity and Lauren and Chris Copelan. Lisa and Lauren are fraternal twins. “We like to think that we are the ‘farm to table’ version of pizza,” Lauren said. “We love eating local, sourcing local and supporting local as much as we can.” El Caporal Family Mexican Restaurant owner Luz Delia Anaya said the limited seating and winter weather had made it a challenge to operate his restaurant. “We really appreciate customers enjoying our food, especially ordering take out,” he said. “The new opportunity to sell alcohol including margaritas with one substantial meal is helpful to our business and our employees. We will continue to work to keep our guests safe in this beautiful Sunriver community year-round.” Sunriver Resort Before entering the Sunriver Resort Lodge, guests will digitally have their temperature scanned. Josh Willis, who is the director of operations at Sunriver Resort, said the safety of guests and the resort’s associates is the number one priority. “It always has been and will always continue to be,” Willis said. “We will continue to follow and go beyond following the state’s health guidelines.” He invites guests to safely
dine or take-out food from Carson’s American Kitchen, serving classic Northwest dishes made from scratch in-house and with locally sourced ingredients, when available. Guests can dine in the restaurant with amazing views of Mt. Bachelor and glimpses of the Three Sisters and Broken Top. Willis said they are adding an 18-hole putt-putt golf course for guests to enjoy this summer as well as expanded outdoor dining. “I think all the restaurants in Sunriver have done an exceptional job shifting gears the last year to meet the state’s health guidelines,” said Willis. “From day 1 of the pandemic, the community leaders have worked together to keep the Sunriver community safe. This is a place where people have chosen to come and stay whether it’s in their own home or other lodging because they know this is the safest place to be.” Sunriver Business Park Last year, Richard and Megan Parker and Jeff and Sara VanTassell purchased the Big Belly Burgers & Brew. They have remodeled the restaurant as well as making some slight changes to the menu, including adding more gluten-free options. The Sunriver Business Park is also home to the Mountain Jug, which offers an array of boutique beers and the Circle K convenience store and Subway, two popular stops for snacks and meals before heading to the lakes, mountain or river.
Just across the bridge Two popular stops by people on their way to a day of adventures or on the way home are the Base Camp Grill and The Wallow Bar & Grill. Base Camp Grill sits on the site of the first restaurant ever in the Sunriver area – then known as "The Wagon Wheel" – which served loggers and forestry workers in the area. Carl and Sherrie Tessen take pride in serving quick but not fast food. “Our atmosphere is Western funky, but we have fun and will make you as good a meal as you can find in Central Oregon,” their website reads. The Wallow Bar & Grill owner Greg Farfaglia encourages residents and tourists to support locally owned restaurants and bars by dining out, adding the last year has been a challenge for all restaurants. “We pride ourselves on using the finest ingredients, providing friendly welcoming service with a smile and treating every customer like a local,” Farfaglia said. Bleu Bite Catering Vice President Janie Thornton said, like restaurants, the economic impact of the pandemic has hit caterers particularly hard. “We have had to think outside of the box and cater in a way we never have before,” Thornton said. “Due to the pandemic, we have started catering monthly prepackaged menu to-go which we call Celebration Menus. These menus are typically for 2-4 people, which is far below our pre pandemic 25 person minimum.
Location for warming shelter secured By Andrea Hine The fate of La Pine’s Warming Center, established during the particularly harsh winter of 2016-17, suddenly became uncertain with a phone call from the landlord to Chad Carpenter last November announcing his intention to put the building that houses the center up for sale. A pastor at The Door at Three Rivers, a nondenominational church with fellowships in Sunriver and La Pine that had been leasing the space, Carpenter realized upon hearing the asking price of $500,000 that help was needed – and fast – to save the operation. “We had been asked over the years if we were interested in purchasing the building, but had never been given a number before,” he recounted. Fortunately, as Carpenter has served as board president for NeighborImpact for seven years, he had somewhere to turn in hopes of finding a solution. Several weeks of exploring
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Sunirver Service District board monthly meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting on Feb. 18, 2021. Board members present: Bill Hepburn, Dennis Dishaw, Ron Stephens, John Ralston, Robert Foster and Jackie Schmid. SSD staff present: Chief Cory Darling, Chief Tim Moor, Sgt. Mike Womer, Debbie Baker, Mindy Holliday. Public input -None Consent Agenda –Approved Jan. 12, 2021 regular SSD board work session meeting minutes. –Approved Jan. 13, 2021 regular SSD board work session meeting minutes. –Approved Jan. 14, 2021
regular SSD board work session meeting minutes. –Approved Jan. 14, 2021 regular SSD board meeting minutes. –Approved SROA monthly invoice in the amount of $14,254.30. Old business –Both the fire and police chief presented their proposed 2021 performance measures and requested board input for any changes or additions. New business –Approved appointment of Gerhard Beenen as the treasurer of the SSD board. –The fire and police chief presented their FY 2021/22 capital requests.
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SSD Financial Report Year-to-date as of January 31, 2021 (unaudited) Total Revenues............................................ $5,363,213 Police Personnel, Materials & Services.......... $1,100,916 Fire Personnel, Materials & Services............. $1,610,184 Bike Patrol.................................................. $56,088 General Personnel, Materials & Services....... $160,377 building for fire/police. The goal is to provide the board with the best option to either proceed with improvements of current fire/police facilities or to pursue a replacement facility. –A request to submit a grant to offset costs for an FTE firefighter/paramedic was rescinded.
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Sunriver Police Department’s 2020 accomplishments By Jim Bennett At the time of this writing, we were finally seeing some real winter, with very cold temps and some serious powder. We also just celebrated the reopening of many restaurants as the COVID-19 restrictions were starting to be lifted. Whatever the pandemic restrictions are at the time of this publication, we encourage you to please continue to be vigilant and comply with our state and local directions on virus protection. While vaccines are underway, we want to be sure that we
continue to reduce exposure and beat this virus. The Sunriver Police and Fire departments continued to provide service throughout the challenges of 2020 and continued to build upon our decades of community focused service. Last month, we covered many of the highlights of the fire department’s 2020 Annual Report focusing on accomplishments and departmental growth. This month I wanted to take some time to highlight the police department’s 2020 accomplishments from their annual report
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to the community. The police department continued to exemplify their stated values of “Service, Integrity, Professionalism and Excellence” in their services to the community. As mentioned in last month’s edition, the police department, along with the fire department, switched over to a new wireless provider (First Net), but that wasn’t the only technological change. Countywide, police and fire agencies switched to a new CAD (computer aided dispatch) system. The CAD system is what provides officers and firefighters with real time dispatch information, tracks calls, enables queries of records, enhances dispatcher’s (county 9-1-1) connectivity and information delivery/retrieval and so much more. CAD is an absolute necessity in modern police and fire operations, and we are very fortunate that through our county 9-1-1 service provider we’ve made the jump to the next version of this
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important tool. Speaking about technology, the police department had new in-car cameras installed in their patrol vehicles, donated by Oregon State Police. The cameras record not only video, but audio. These are also important tools in transparency and accountability. The police department welcomed three new members in 2020. Sgt. Steven Lopez came to the department from the Santa Clara County Sheriff ’s Office, California, serving as a law enforcement officer since 2007. Kelsey Kaping and Matt Palmer, both Bend natives, were welcomed into the department family as police officers. A huge “thank you for your
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service” went out to Sgt. PJ Beaty who retired after 25 years with the Sunriver Police Department. Beaty was known for his commitment to community and passion for the department’s bike patrol program. Thank you again for your service and dedication to our community. Recognition means so much, and our nine-member bike patrol team received the ultimate recognition this year by being selected for the Annual Chainring Public Agency Award from the Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. The award recognizes individuals, businesses, organizations, and agencies that have made extraordinary efforts to advance bicycling and walking conditions, by encouraging children or adults to walk and ride their bikes to make Deschutes County communities healthier and happier. Calls for service, which inTurn to Police, page 21
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SUNRIVER POLICE LOG Selected log entries collected by the Scene BAC = Blood Alcohol Content DCJ = Deschutes County Jail DCSO = Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office DOA = Dead On Arrival DUII = Driving Under Influence of Intoxicants DWS = Driving While Suspended GOA = Gone On Arrival MVA = Motor Vehicle Accident
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1-1 Fireworks reported in the driveway of a Redwood Lane location. Officer informed guests of SR R&Rs. 1-3 Fireworks, parking complaint on Bunker Lane. Officer determined the persons responsible for the fireworks had left prior to their arrival. The parking was addressed and fixed. Due to repeated calls for service at and nearby (all likely related) this residence over the weekend, the listed renter was advised another call would result in enforcement action. 1-3 Third party report of a gunshot heard (or something similar) on Center Drive. Contacted the original RP who thought the sound came from directly outside of the door to their room. No evidence of a shot fired located. Checked surrounding vehicles and areas, UTL anyone or anything suspicious. 1-6 Officer stopped a vehicle for several traffic violations on South Century Drive. The driver was suspended misdemeanor and was cited in lieu of custody. 1-7 Took a report of a home in Cascara’s rental program on Bunker Lane that was heavily damaged. 1-7 Took possession of a purse found in The Village at Sunriver. Owner was contacted and purse was returned with all belongings inside. 1-8 Loud music and yelling at Siskin Lane home. Advised guests of SR R&Rs. Guests stated they were going in for the evening. 1-9 Report of a truck pulling someone on a sled up and down Malheur Lane numerous times. UTL. 1-10 RP reported his 11-year-old son missing from the area of the village. While searching, we learned the child had been located safe by his mother. No further assistance was required. 1-11 RP called to report that an exterior water faucet had been left on at his Whistler Lane residence. Unknown why it was on. 1-11 A neighbor reported hearing lots of screaming from both adults and children from a Pinnacle Lane home. The commotion turned out to be young parents trying to handle two young children who were both sick and sleepy. The parents had resolved the situation prior to arrival and apologized for the noise. No domestic, no crimes. 1-15 Officer was dispatched to check on the welfare of a male subject who had fallen in the area of North Imnaha Road at Oregon Loop. SRFD was dispatched. Turn to Log, page 25
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cludes emergency and non-emergency dispatched calls, as well as officer-initiated activity (such as traffic enforcement or other activity they were not dispatched to), totaled 8,247 in 2020, a slight decrease in calls from 2019. While emergency (9-1-1) calls increased from 601 to 659 in 2020, officer-initiated activity trended downward as COVID-19 precautions reduced officer interactions with community members. Sunriver continues to enjoy a low crime rate undoubtedly influenced by the solid bond between law enforcement and community. Crimes against persons decreased from 18 in 2019 to 16 in 2020 and crimes against property (where generally there was not a victim directly involved in the incident, such as thefts and vandalism) rose slightly from 81 to 97. Once again, a great year for the Sunriver Police Department as together we all worked through a pandemic that stretched across the world and even into our little
slice of paradise. Changing gears briefly, it is important to remember, especially if you are not familiar with Central Oregon weather, that March can be a very transitional month. We can go from winter snow to almost spring-like conditions within a day and then back again in a seemingly unending cycle. Use extra caution when driving during winter weather. Too many accidents could have simply been avoided by slowing down and allowing extra following distance, knowing your car probably won’t stop like it does
on dry pavement. The transitional weather (which can happen in April or even May) also means on-andoff use of heating appliances. Make sure to keep flammable materials away from heaters and fireplaces and don’t leave them unattended. Our responsibility is not only to respond to fire incidents, but to help prevent them and that is a joint effort between all of us. Stay safe, stay warm! Jim Bennett is the public information officer for the Sunriver Fire Department.
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Sunriver resident releases new book By Deon Stonehouse Sunriver resident and bestselling author Marie Bostwick has a new book. “The Restoration of Celia Fairchild” released on March 2. A virtual author event via Zoom is planned for Saturday, March 6 at 5 p.m. To register for the event and receive the Zoom link, visit sunriver books.com. Please be in touch with us at Sunriver Books & Music at 541-593-2525 or sunriver books@sunriverbooks.com to pre-order Bostwick’s book. It would be a thrill if a Sunriver resident’s novel hit the New York Times Best Sellers list. Let’s help Bostwick make it a reality by supporting her new book. Purchase one for yourself, buy a gift for a friend and let your friends know it is soon to be available. Bostwick will sign stock for us. Bostwick is an author with a diverse body of work, from Sunriver Holy Trinity Church Please join us for mass • Saturday at 5:30 pm • Sunday at 8 am
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a series about women quilters to historical fiction set around World War II with strong female characters to novels with contemporary themes set in the Pacific Northwest. Her newest, “Restoration of Celia Fairchild,” is a romantic comedy that is great fun to read. Meet Celia Fairchild, a young woman living in Manhattan where she is employed writing a popular advice column, Dear Calpurnia. Celia’s greatest dream is to have a child. The application process to adopt is in motion and she is anticipating an interview with a birth mother. Before Celia’s dream can become reality, her feckless husband leaves and she
loses her job. Celia created the column, Dear Calpurnia, and enjoys a devoted following who find comfort in her downhome advice. It seems inconceivable that it could be taken away from her, but that is precisely what is
happening. Her boss just sold the paper with the understanding the new owners would bring in their own team, including a new writer for Dear Calpurnia. How can Celia hope to convince someone to trust her with adopting their child when she has no means of support and can barely even afford her apartment? The situation is looking bleak. How is she going to persuade the young birth mother to take a chance on a single, unemployed writer? A turn of fortune arrives via a letter informing Celia that her aunt has died and she is the sole heir. While she is grieved by her elderly aunt’s demise, the news also offers salvation. Celia’s home town is Charleston, South Carolina.
A beautiful old city with lovely neighborhoods just filled with attractive, historic homes. Aunt Calpurnia’s home was among them. The plan is to fly home to Charleston, sell the house, and return with the proceeds. She would have a nice bundle thus showing self-sufficiency and financial stability to the young birth mother. Great plan. Then again, many a great plan falls short in execution. Celia heads south to take possession of her aunt’s house, put it on the market and get back to Manhattan quickly to be ready for the upcoming interview. She remembers her aunt’s home as a lovely old building on a nice street. The Turn to Book, page 24
Book Clubs continue virtually via Zoom By Deon Stonehouse Book Clubs continue via Zoom, and they are still fun. Although it is great to get together in person, the Zoom events allow people in other areas to take part too. Book Clubs meet at 6 p.m. on Mondays. Send an email to sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks.com if you would like to participate in a discussion and we will send the Zoom link the day before or day of the discussion.
• March 22 the Fiction Book Club discusses “10 Minutes 38 Seconds” by Elif Shafak. This amazing novel explores the role of women in a world dominated by men, influenced by zealotry, and limited in options. And yet it is also a zestful celebration of one woman’s life, what friendship meant to her, the hardships • March 8 the Mystery Book Club she endured, but also the love she found discusses “Tinker Tailor Soldier and her joy. Spy” by John Le Carre. Tequila Leila is murdered and dumped In memory of John Le Carre, Book in a dumpster; in the 10 minutes and Club is choosing to discuss one of his 38 seconds her consciousness remains, best, a classic of the spy genre. Havshe reflects on her life and the path that ing worked as a spy in his youth, he brought her to this end. Raised in a family where her father’s abandoned the flash of Ian Fleming’s attitudes changed as he became more militant in his beliefs, her James Bond for a grittier, probably two bothers subservient to the rules imposed. Leila flees from more accurate, portrayal of the great the provinces to Istanbul as a teenager and, as a pretty girl, she game. His plots are intricate, both is quickly trafficked into the oldest of professions. Yet even dealt shocking and subtle. In his novel, a poor hand, she still plays her cards to make a difference in her there is no knight in shining armor, life. Friendship is what brings meaning and comfort. no side with the moral high ground. Just people involved in a While this story focuses on dark issues, it has moments of joy, dangerous game, where the tricks it takes to win will keep them humor and splendor. up at night someday. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy has to do with a double agent, a mole, much like the real Kim Philby. It was made Sunriver Books & Music is located in building 25 in The Village into a film and is considered one of John Le Carre’s best works, at Sunriver. Call 541-593-2525 or visit www.sunriverbooks.com full of twists and turns, as it travels down dark alleys. for more information. Here is what Michelle’s Clients are Saying... Michelle was wonderful to work with from the first time we talked about possibly selling our house until the final closing day. She is very knowledgeable, professional and is in constant communication. I can’t recommend Michelle and her team enough. Her advice was spot on and she always followed through. You won’t be disappointed! Nancy & Dave B. | Home Sellers
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Sunriver Resort employees among local Habitat for Humanity homeowners By Andrea Hine “It’s surreal. I still can’t believe it,” said Bridget Sittel, an employee at Sunriver Resort. “In this area, even working as hard as I can, I couldn’t even afford to rent most places. Now I’ll have a place to relax, to invite family and friends over – it’s a home.” “It’s a pretty amazing opportunity,” Charlotte Dudley agreed. “As a single mom, I couldn’t have done it on my own – paying rent and saving to buy a home. Now I’ll be able to put money into something permanent for my son and me. And, if something goes wrong, I know how to fix it. This has definitely changed my whole life.” Sittel and Dudley know firsthand of the commitment of Habitat for Humanity of La
Pine Sunriver to “a world where everyone has a decent place to live.” As do 40 other families that have become La Pine homeowners since the local affiliate was formed in 1993. Ranging in age from 25 to 65 years old, they are diverse in occupation – including the hospitality and service industries and the retail, medical and veterinary fields. “Our mission is to provide affordable housing for low-income working families in La Pine. Basically, that’s what we’re all about,” said Jessica Crossley, community outreach manager. And others who have participated in the year-long process involved in becoming homeowners speak to the mission’s impact. “I always dreamed of owning
my own home. And Habitat was really a helping hand and a partner. People dug in and would not let me disappoint myself,” praised single mom Kelly Butler. “Now, instead of living paycheck to paycheck, I have a healthy bank account and a home. As I tell others, ‘Habitat is not just building homes, but building lives.’ ” Some applicants have been turned down the first time, and advised to try again after, for example, clearing up their debts. Michelle Murphy did just that, and was accepted the very next year. Monica Clark, who also works at Sunriver Resort, spent several years – at her own initiative – bringing up her credit score before applying. She’ll be occupying a Habitat townhome before the end of 2021. Crossley sums up the steps involved in becoming a homeowner as a “family partnership – a real nurturing process from the beginning through the end of the first year of ownership. We
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want participants to be self-sus- with Habitat counselors, meettaining, not hold their hands.” ing on a monthly basis. “They After their applications are Turn to Habitat, page 30 approved, families spend a year
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house that greets her is nowhere near her memory, it is a wreck. In the intervening years, Celia’s aunt became a hoarder and a recluse. The house has gone to wrack and ruin and is now a money pit. There is no way this home could go on the market and quickly sell for a tidy sum. A local developer is keen to buy it for the big lot it sits upon, tear it down, and build townhouses. Not a woman easily deterred, Celia dives in – removing all the debris and attempting to restore the old building to some of its former glory. Anyone who has remodeled a home will recognize that things always cost more than anticipated and unforeseen issues proliferate like bunnies. And then there are the family skeletons in the various closets to be dealt with, too. But Celia still has something precious,
friends. Although she may not realize it, Celia’s superpower is friendship. And they set about helping Celia navigate the path from the present to the future. This is a story filled with likeable characters, comedy and hope. There are so many great characters. I particularly liked Celia’s friend Calvin, a chef of considerable talent who turned to cookbook editing and is married to a physician working with Doctors Beyond Borders. Calvin is the friend everyone would like having; charming, funny and cooks delicious food. A fun romcom, the story also touches on themes of family, friendship and responsibility. Bostwick’s writing is lively and engaging. This is a book you can sit down, enjoy and feel better for reading. Sunriver Books & Music is located in building 25 in The Village at Sunriver. Call 541-593-2525 or visit www. sunriverbooks.com for more information.
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1-16 Domestic altercation was reported to be physical between a large number of people on Sparks Lane. Suspect was arrested on multiple counts against non-domestic relationship victim and lodged at DCAJ. 1-17 Loud voices and music heard in Tennis Village. Music was off upon officer arrival. Contact made with renters though their voices weren’t too terribly loud. Advised of R&Rs and guests agreed to quiet down. 1-17 RP was calling to report leaving a firearm at the rental at Landrise Lane location. Meredith Lodging is aware and has requested staff to locate the firearm and call the police department for collection. Follow up requested by day shift in case the company does not call. 1-19 Report taken on a theft of more than $1,000 from the safe of an Abbot Drive business. Theft by an employee is suspected. 1-22 Officer dispatched to a Mt. Baker location for a found black Ruger LC9 handgun. 1-23 Assisted Bend Police department and Deschutes County Sheriff’s office in detaining a robbery suspect from the Circle K in the Sunriver Business Park. 1-24 Responded to a Mountain Loop home for the report of an open garage door. The RP stated the door had been open since the prior night and wasn’t sure if anyone was returning. Officer manually secured the garage door. 1-27 Officer tracked a complaint of snowballs being thrown at moving vehicles on Abbot Drive to an address near Circle 2. Officer contacted the renter who advised several of his drunken housemates had been caught by sober, more sensible housemates and forced them to stop their shenanigans prior to the officer’s arrival. The subject also admitted there were 10 people inside the home. The renter was advised of current COVID-19 gathering restrictions and told further calls for service at this address would result in enforcement. The group would be here through Jan. 30. 1-30 Conducted a traffic stop for a taillight out. Driver was violation suspended, no insurance and the vehicle had incorrect plates. Plates were seized and vehicle was parked on Lake Road near West Cascade. 1-31 Assisted DCSO on a verbal domestic involving a couple on Killdeer Lane. There was no crime, but parties agreed to stay separated.
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proposed changes will align with current law limits. The final document will be reviewed by legal and then brought to the board at a future meeting for adoption. –Approved letter to the La Pine Fire Department related to communications issues during mutual aid responses as La Pine fire continues to use an older radio system and Sunriver Fire uses the current 800mhz system. “(This letter) pushes the issue a little harder and we’re drawing a line in the sand for safety,” said Chief Moor. –Approved 1.5% wage increase for non-represented employees for both chiefs, administrative assistants, deputy fire chief, fire public information officer, police lieutenant and sergeants, board administrator and office assistant effective July 1. –Approved Resolution 2021004 for updated board signature authority to include Gerhard Beenen. –Read first drafts of the 2020 fire and police annual reports. Board was directed to read each report and submit any changes to the respective chiefs. A final review and adoption will take place at a future board meeting. –The executive advisory committee meet to discuss issues
such as river usage and impacts as well as future improvements or enforcement. –Approved the January 2021 unaudited financials. –Approved board chair signature on 911 Technical Agreement for the fire department. This annual agreement pays for the fire department’s IT services. Chief reports Fire –In January, there were 30 calls for the Sunriver Fire Department, which included 13 advance life support ambulance transports, 2 hazardous condition calls, 4 mutual aid calls and
3 public service assistance calls. –FY 2021/22 budget process underway. –Training included: ice rescue, building construction, fire behavior, multi-casualty incidents, hazardous materials and command/control training. –Service calls (eg: KnoxBox installs, smoke detector battery changes) are being done on a limited basis and under strict COVID-19 safety protocols. –Conducting surveys along roadways to ensure fire apparatus clearance. –Lost two reserve to jobs in Turn to summary, page 29
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Sunriver Stars Community Theater offers Virtual Showcases on YouTube Channel By Lynette Confer For almost a year now we have all been navigating murky waters… unclear of when we can get back to the things we enjoy most. Being together, giving hugs, going to sporting events, going to the movie theater and – even more fun and exciting – going to see live theater. Stages have been dark, spotlights dim, no rehearsals, tech week, opening night, matinees, standing ovations and sold out shows. But, never fear. Sunriver Stars Community Theater (SSCT) has been working hard to stay innovative and creative in their approach to continue to offer performing arts to loyal com-
munity supporters and audience. Our world has never needed arts and entertainment more. A few months ago, then SSCT president, Renee Anderson, dreamed of a way to connect SSCT performers and artists to their audience, even expanding the potential audience, for the local community theater group. SSCT has been part of the Sunriver community since 2012. Through the years, SSCT’s audience has grown and many look forward to the regular SSCT annual performance schedule. But last year’s performance schedule was, of course, interrupted by the pandemic. First, SSCT created a You-
Tube channel as a way to upload videos of productions and performances. A link to this YouTube channel can be found on SSCT’s website at sunriv erstars.org. Once it was clear that regular live performances were not going to be possible, Anderson and the other SSCT Board members began thinking of ways to keep actors acting and audiences watching. “I came up with the idea of having actors film their own scenes in the safety of their own homes, or within pods using COVID-19 safety protocols,” stated Anderson. “I then stitched all of the individual videos together into a larger show for YouTube.”
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Board of Directors, cast, crew and all those involved in their productions, are volunteers. One skit that appears in this most recent YouTube video program, entitled “Red Riding Hood and The Big Bad,” is an original take on the classic “Little Red Riding Hood.” In this skit, “the big bad COVID” is the threat, and “Dr. Fauci” makes an appearance on screen. For production of this skit, SSCT provided a traveling backdrop, a tripod with circle lighting and all the costumes. Each actor filmed their portion of the skit in the safety of their own homes. This required collaboration among STARS families to get the equipment transferred in a safe and timely manner, film their performance on their own and then email final footage to Anderson for final splicing and editing. Another original video short available on the SSCT YouTube channel showcases STARS kids in “Kindness is our Super Power!” This video features the following STARS kids ranging in age from 3-7: Kieran Kristy-Thompson, Rowan Kristy-Thompson, Olive Bailey and Otillie Bailey. Turn to Stars, page 28
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Sunriver Men’s Golf: season opener; benefits of playing with the club Resort offered the SRMGC By Paul Grieco If March comes in like a a nicely discounted rate. Like lion then what can be said last year, however, the eagerly about February? Perhaps we anticipated annual opening breakfast will not can say that it came be held since latin like a polar bear exest reports indicate press, dumping several that COVID-19 redays-worth of snow on strictions for group Sunriver, blanketing gatherings will our beautiful commumost likely still be nity and golf courses in place at the time. in a mantle of white. If you are interested Heaven knows we Paul J.Grieco in playing in this need the moisture to help with recent drought con- event – slots are limited – email ditions. As a plus, our resident competition director Davis skiers and snow-thusiasts of all Wightman at davecwightman@ stripes got a sweet boost to an gmail.com to play. If Miss Springtime smiles already good season. Now to have a nice “normal” spring favorably on us all, the Resort would be a boon to the golf courses may open early. In the community so that the courses not-to-distant past we have may open in early April and played as soon as early March. the Sunriver Men’s Golf Club Keep your fingers (and toes) can enjoy the full slate of play crossed for such lucky happenstance. scheduled for this season.
mostly on Wednesdays, with the Meadows and Woodlands bonus events in Match Play, (both stocked with state-ofHome and Home events with the-art-electric carts) with guarother clubs in the area, and two anteed morning tee times and qualifying events: the Resort four shotgun events over the Cup which pits Sunriver against season that runs until the end of October. The four other Resorts on four “No virtue in this Meadows track has stayed open occasions, and the Sunriver world is so oft rewarded until late NoCup in which a s p e r s e v e r a n c e . ” vember depending – of course the Sunriver ~ Bobby Jones – on weather. team vies with There are weekCrosswater in a two-day Ryder Cup style event ly prizes awarded in team play for a beautiful trophy and brag- or individual play, as well as KPs and skins along with a season ging rights. Sunriver events are played long 18-hole challenge. “Promostly on two premier courses, style” results are posted within
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According to SSCT founder and artistic director, Victoria Kristy, “The Sunriver Stars Benefits of belonging to the Season opener at Crosswater Community Theater is alive The kickoff to the Sunriver club and well. Even though our The SRMGC has been in stage is dark, we are working Men’s Golf Club (SRMGC) season will be held once again existence for over 40 years and on developing exciting new and with an opening round at Cross- provides well over 30 regular- creative projects while we are water on April 7, for which the ly scheduled weekly events, plotting and planning for the day we can once again bring live theater back to the stage.” One such project is the third annual SSCT STARS Kids Drama Camp. This six-week drama education program that
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not only teaches theater craft, but also challenges students to become more responsive members of their communities, is for children grades K-8 in Sunriver and surrounding communities. Camp classes will be held 2-3 days per week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school hours from April through June (still to be determined if classes will be held in person or via Zoom or some other video platform). Plans for the final STARS Kids Drama Camp Showcase are to offer the filmed production of Willy Wonka Jr. on Facebook and the SSCT YouTube chan-
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a day of play and tracked cumulatively for end of year awards and recognition. All skill levels are welcome as there is a relative balance between low-, midand higher-handicap members who compete in both flighted and non-flighted events. Perhaps the greatest bonus is that many members regularly play in friendly competitions on other days of the week, leading to lots of fun, camaraderie and the opportunity to create great friendships. Membership highlights also include free lunch or libations at selected events and a great season-end banquet in recognition of category winTurn to Golf, page 29
nel. If state mandates in June 2021 allow, a live final showcase may be offered featuring the filmed version of Willy Wonka Jr, along with several other live performance pieces. “This year students will be performing excerpted scenes and selected music from “Willy Wonka, Jr,” explained SSCT Director of Children’s Programming, Michele Hans. “Our STARS Kids Drama Camp was cancelled last year due to COVID-19. And, though we will be keeping a close eye on the ever-changing state mandates regarding gathering due to the pandemic, we are excited to be able to move forward with this year’s camp due to some creative thinking and planning.” The first date to keep in mind for the upcoming STARS Kids Drama Camp is the mandatory parent meeting on Saturday, March 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Parents of interested students Turn to Stars, page 29
The interest rates remain low, and homes are also expected to continue appreciating as more people are ready to buy. If you’ve thought about buying or selling your home but have held off, now may be the time to take advantage of this market.
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Eugene/Springfield and looking to fill those vacancies. –All reserve personnel are now EMS certified. Police –In January, the Sunriver Police Department received 608 calls for service, 43 of which were emergencies. Officers investigated 35 cases, 18 suspicious persons or prowlers, 10 lost/found properties, provided 37 community-policing responses, there were 238 security checks and 92 traffic stops. –New RFID door locks have been installed. –New officer Calvin Davis started with the department in February. –Officers Paranto and Ross have been attending weekly Bend PD Detective Academy. –Officer Hughes will start a year-long training with the District Attorney’s office starting March 1. –Deschutes County will no
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ners, with many great raffle and auction prizes. New members are welcome. Sunriver residency is not a requirement. Find the SRMGC online at www.srmensgolf.com. Apply for membership using the Membership Registration tab in the menu (on the lower left side of the home page) or for more information email SRMGC membership director Don Larson at dclarson@gmail. com or me at the email address listed below. Sunriver Resort playing passes There are a range of Resort playing passes to suit a host of different budgets: from full memberships offering 7-day passes with unlimited play, un-
longer support/host the department’s email. Will be moving to Microsoft 365. –The department is reviewing the impacts of the passage of Measure 110 (the decriminalization for small amounts of illicit drugs and treatment/ recovery services). “This affects what we can and cannot do,” said Chief Darling. –Chief Darling is looking into a Homeland Security grant, which could help fund a consultant to review Sunriver’s evacuation plan, Administration –Held first budget committee meeting in February to review operating and reserve account details. –The SDAO virtual conference provided some great training sessions. –The approved updated Employee Handbook was distributed to both departments. –Met with SROA general manager James Lewis regarding agreements with SROA. Several are due for their three-year reviews. limited range balls and 16 days advance tee time reservations; a four-day membership at a lower rate with the same attributes as the full pass for those who want to avoid weekend play; a special, highly-reduced rate “Young Executive” membership for players 45 and younger; and a Player’s Card for which you play as often as you like at the preferred guest rate during the scheduled golf season at both Meadows and Woodlands golf courses. All of the above pricing options include advance tee time reservations and the use of golf carts. Check out the varying options at www.destinationhotels. com/sunriver-resort/golf, and then click on the icon for “Golf Passes.” –Paul J. Grieco is a director of the Sunriver Men’s Golf Club and may be reached at pjg3sr@ gmail.com
–Participated in the Rule Awareness and Compliance Task Force, which is wrapping up its work. A database will be created to track if owners rent their property and who, if anyone, manages the rental aspect. Other business –The next regular meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is scheduled for Thursday, March 18, 3 p.m. Directions for attending the meeting virtually are posted on the SROA calendar under the SSD meeting date. The meeting adjourned at 5:39 p.m. Approved meeting minutes are posted to www.sunriversd. org as available.
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must pre-register their students and attend this mandatory meeting. There are two age groups for the STARS drama camp with only 20 spots available in each age group: Little STARS for grades K-2 and STARS Kids, grades 3-8. New for the 2021 STARS Kids Drama Camp is the student-filmed auditions. Submissions of filmed auditions are due by Sunday, March 28. In order to receive instructions for these submissions, families must pre-register their students and attend the mandatory parent meeting. Students chosen for lead and supporting roles for the STARS Kids Drama Camp production of “Willy Wonka, Jr.” will be invited to participate in “call backs” on Saturday, April 3. Registrations is now open for the 2021 STARS Kids Drama Camp. Please email the camp director, Michele Hans, with your child’s name, age, and grade at MicheleHans29@ gmail.com Thanks to a generous grant
Sustain Sunriver featured in Video SROA’s Sustain Sunriver campaign “Rethink Your Drink” was featured in a video by The Environmental Center. Sustain Sunriver’s initiative to reduce single-use coffee cups, received a grant from Then Environmental Center in 2020. The video highlights the grant and how it helped SROA set the “Rethink Your Drink” program in motion. View video here: https://bit.ly/SROARethinkYourDrink
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from the Sunriver-La Pine Rotary Club and the charitable hospitality of The Door, a Church in the Sunriver Business Park, this third annual STARS Kids Drama Camp will continue to be offered to students free of charge. To find out more about Sunriver Stars Community Theater visit sunriverstars.org. Links to SSCT Facebook page and YouTube channel can be found on their website. As always, if you would like to support SSCT and their efforts of bringing performing arts and education to Sunriver and
join us. We are an all-volunteer community theater group and here are just a few of the opportunities available: actors, makeup artists, program designers, pianist, hair sylist, graphic design, set builders, ticket sales, set artists, stage crew, costuming, lighting, stage manager, advertising, sound and technology. So, though the live stage may still be darkened, the Sunriver Stars Community Theater virtual stage is alive and well. Join us anytime from any location. We are so honored and pleased to still be creating and bringing to you “theater magic” during
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Letters from readers Follow the survey! By Mark McConnell I was disappointed to see two questions about recycling pop up on the new Comprehensive Survey. I think someone in charge has a bias. When you don’t like the results, ask the question again in a different way? The December Survey says: • 75% said the Recycling Center meets their needs. • 62% said they would not pay for a new center. • 40% ranked side-yard recycling the highest. Combined side-yard, and a smaller center for Sunriver only, ranked second at 28%. (68% for a new approach!) Take time to create a plan that reflects what
owners want: • Keep the current center operating for one year. • Ask our hauler to offer a “home-based” option for all south county customers, including the 1,706 Sunriver customers. Once that is available, there will be no need for a center that serves more than Sunriver. 71% favor a facility “for Sunriver only” for those that refuse to change to side-yard recycling. • Begin work on side-yard design issues which are minimal. When asked if their current sideyard enclosure allows for an additional recycling container, 58% said “yes.” • See if the laws currently being debated in Salem will change the future of recycling.
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Mary Gilbert of Sunriver, Oregon died January 19th at age 83. Mary was born in St. Louis, Missouri to William & Muriel Cuthbertson. Mary attended Catholic schools in St. Louis before the family moved to New York where she completed high school. At the age of 16 and while living in New York, Mary joined the chorus line of the Roxyettes (associated with the Roxy Theater) touring extensively with the group. A few years later, the family moved to Palo Alto, California. While living there Mary was selected “Miss Palo Alto” and at the same time met and later married John (Jack) Gilbert. Mary and Jack lived in Palo Alto raising their sons until 1992, when they retired and moved to the family’s beloved summer vacation destination in Sunriver, Oregon. Mary truly enjoyed the Central Oregon lifestyle - playing golf, singing in the church quartet and choir, swimming her dogs, and regularly donating her time to several Central Oregon non-profit organizations. Survivors include their two sons, Greg Gilbert of Redwood City, California, and Mark Gilbert of Bend, Oregon, as well as daughter-in-law Kelly Gilbert and granddaughter Delaney Gilbert of South Lake Tahoe, California and sister Carol Tiernan of Ashburn, Virginia. The family asks that any memorial contributions be made to the Humane Society of Central Oregon.
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take home ownership classes, need to demonstrate responsibility in managing a budget, and – if applicable – even learn how to shop and cook meals,” explained Crossley. In addition, prospective owners are expected to put in 400 hours of “sweat equity,” which serves as their down payment. (Family and friends are allowed to contribute to the sweat equity requirement.) This teaches valuable construction and other skills that help them maintain their homes over the long term. Culinary Once construction of the home is finished, and the sweat continued from page 19 equity completed in full, the So far, our sales for those have new owner purchases the home been better than anticipated, with a zero-percent interest, 30especially at Thanksgiving and year mortgage. Monthly mortChristmas. We have also started Big Bleu’s Supper Club which Shelter is a pop-up restaurant we have in our courtyard several times continued from page 19 a month – which has also been served dozens of homeless successful.” Thornton said she, along with people since its formation other restaurants, have been do- – primarily adult men, but ing what they can to keep their also single mothers and their employees working during the children,” said Carpenter. pandemic. Many employees had “To be able to continue our work is – in addition to this their jobs or hours cut. “I encourage people to sup- just-finalized arrangement – port the restaurant industry by thanks in large measure to a eating local,” she said. “Restau- cadre of volunteers who spend rants and caterers need your the night, prepare food and support to keep afloat during organize donations. Even our funding is based on this ‘volthis crazy time.” To learn more about Sunriver unteer power.’ “La Pine, with the coldest restaurants, visit www.sunriver climate in the tri-county area chamber.com/Eat-Here
gage payments (including tax and insurance) cannot exceed 30 percent of gross monthly income. (Factoring in other debt, it cannot exceed 40 percent.) “There are no exceptions to these rules and ratios.” Crossley emphasized. “We’re tough on that, which has led to virtually no turnover.” “Going through the whole process was an enjoyable adventure,” said Candice Slay. “I’m so grateful for everyone and everything Habitat has done for me.” “It has been an awesome experience,” added Kristina Kastner. “What a journey.” Crossley, providing her own perspective and that of others involved in Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver, said: “It’s like planting seeds and watching them grow; we’re investing in people who make our community a better place to be.” at an elevation of 4,200 feet, is a rough place to be homeless,” he continued. “Yet some of those I call the ‘unseen homeless population’ remain here, rather than take advantage of the greater number of services in Bend and elsewhere, due to mental illness and drug abuse problems. All we can do with our limited resources is ‘put a bandage on a flesh wound,’ but even that makes a difference.” Those interested in contributing financially can either mail a check to P.O. Box 1677, La Pine, OR 97739, or contribute online at LaPineWarm ingCenter.org. Donations are fully tax-deductible.
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