March 2022 Sunriver Scene

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE SROA News.................... 4 Nature Center................ 8 Calendar ..................... 13

Public Safety................ 20 Letters to Editor........... 29 Classified Ads.............. 31

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S U N R I V E R

S C E N E A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSOCIATION

MARCH 2022

VOLUME XLV • NUMBER 3

During their Feb. 9 meeting, the Deschutes County Commissioners voted in favor to approve a resolution allowing the submission of ballot language for the county’s May election to vote on a $7 million capital improvement local option levy. This levy will assist with the funding for the remodel and expansion of the Sunriver Fire Department’s facility to become the Sunriver Service District’s integrated “Public Safety Building” – which will house both the Sunriver Fire and Police departments.

Earlier this year, the Sunriver Service District (SSD) submitted a formal request to the county commissioners seeking financial support from the county’s Transient Room Tax fund for this critical public safety infrastructure project. The commissioners voted in support of providing $8 million to the project to be disbursed over three years: $4 million in fiscal year 2022-23 and $2 million in the next two fiscal years. The cost to remodel and add on to the current fire station to is estimated at $18 million. The SSD will contribute $3 million from their own reserves, leaving a funding gap of $7 million.

The ballot measure will be mailed in May to Sunriver property owners who are registered in Deschutes County to vote on the levy for the $7 million balance. The financial impact to owners will be $0.47 per $1,000 of tax assessed value. For a Sunriver property owner with a tax assessed property value of $400,000, this would be an additional $188 per year for the next 10 years on their annual property tax bill.

Turn to Levy, page 3

Replacement of Fort Rock tunnel; road closure to begin

By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene SROA NEWS – The tunnel that navigates under East Cascade Road into Fort Rock Park is slated for replacement and will close a section of East Cascade Road between Shamrock Lane and Fort Rock Road starting in early March.

Construction and detour signage will be installed to inform those who regularly drive this route. SROA will notify owners, rental managers and service providers via the Scene and email of the closure, and Sunriver police and fire have been notified. Large truck traffic onto East Cascade will be prohibited beyond Circle 11.

Fort Rock Park will remain open, but parking access may be limited or restricted. The pathways closest to the construction project may also be restricted or have detours in place.

Barring any weather delays, or other unknown factors, the project is expected to be completed in mid-May. “We are looking to be done prior to Memorial Day holiday and the start of the summer season,” said Mark Smith, SROA Public Works Director.

The tunnel at Fort Rock Park and East Cascade Road will be replaced.

While the first new tunnels were preformed and dropped into place like giant Legos, the Fort Rock tunnel will be constructed and cast in place. This process is a less expensive option but takes longer for the fabrication and the time required for the concrete to cure.

“We are saving more than $100,000 to fabricate and precast in place,” said Smith. “With tight budgets due to

the pandemic the past couple of years, we opted for saving money where we could.”

Sunriver’s tunnels are viewed as one of those good things/bad things about the community’s highly popular pathway system. The good is that they keep pedestrians and cyclists safely separated Turn to Tunnel, page 7

Telecommunications update: Task force to query owners via survey

By Gerhard Beenen The Sunriver Telecommunications Task Force recently hosted three town hall meetings in January and February where the different telecommunication options for Sunriver were discussed.

Representatives from BendBroadband (and its parent company TDS) provided additional details on the advantages of Sunriver continuing to contract with them for telecommunication services.

We also had representatives from three community owned networks talk about their experiences and the advantages of owning your own fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network. Owners were given the opportunity to pose questions to the presenters and members of the telecommunications task force. For those who missed these presentations, you can find a replay of each town hall meeting on

the sunriverowners.org website under the Telecommunications section (if you only have time to view one, view the Feb. 2 town hall meeting). Questions which weren’t answered during the town hall meetings have been posted on the sunriverowners.org website with answers. The task force wants to thank all of those who participated.

On Feb. 8, Sunriver You hosted a session with the SROA management team and two members of the SROA board of directors, including myself. I provided a brief update to all listeners about the status of the work done by the task force.

A replay of this session is available from the Sunriver You YouTube website. In addition, the slides I prepared for this town hall meeting have been added to the sunriverowners.org website under the Telecommunications section.

The next and perhaps final activity for the task force will be to conduct an online Sunriver owner survey to get your opinion on the three options we are considering (Note: only owners who have registered an email address with SROA will receive an invitation to take the survey).

Upon tabulating the results of the survey, the Telecommunications Task Force will issue a recommendation to the SROA board of directors prior to their April meeting. Should the SROA board elect to request a vote of the owners, that will take place this coming August.

The following is a summary of each of three options the task force is considering.

Turn to Telecommunications, page 5

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SUNRIVER SCENE • MARCH 2022

Sunriver

OWNERS ASSOCIATION

SUNRIVER

SCENE March 2022 Volume XLV, No. 3 57455 Abbot Drive PO Box 3278 Sunriver, OR 97707 OWNER/PUBLISHER Sunriver Owners Association

The SUNRIVER SCENE is the official monthly publication of the Sunriver Owners Association, a not-for-profit Oregon corporation dedicated to: “Maintaining Sunriver as a premier residential and resort community, protecting and enhancing its quality of life, natural environment and property values.”

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

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

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

CONTACT THE SCENE Editor | Communications Director Susan Berger 541.585.2937 susanb@srowners.org Communications Coordinator Erin Mohr 541.585.2939 erinm@srowners.org ADVERTISING 541.593.6068 sunriverscene@srowners.org

CONTACT SROA 541.593.2411

888.284.6639 toll-free email: infosroa@srowners.org www.sunriverowners.org GENERAL MANAGER James Lewis jamesl@srowners.org ASST. GENERAL MANAGER Keith Kessaris keithk@srowners.org COMMUNICATIONS SUNRIVER SCENE 541.585.2937 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 541.593.6645 NATURAL RESOURCES 541.593.1522 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 541.585.2903 PUBLIC WORKS 541.593.2483 RECREATION, SHARC & MEMBER SERVICES 541.585.5000 SUNRIVER SCENE • MARCH 2022

Owners are still needed to run as an SROA board candidate The Nominating Committee of the Sunriver Owners Association is looking for candidates to run in the annual election for the SROA Board of Directors.

The committee has compiled a list of prospects and is seeking to add more names to the list of qualified potential candidates.

The deadline to submit a board application or candidacy by petition is 5 p.m. March 18.

Three current board seats – held by Mike Gocke, Gerhard Beenen and Mark Murray – expire in August 2022. Ideally the committee would prefer

Levy continued from page 1

As mentioned in previous stories, Sunriver’s current police and fire facilities do not meet all code requirements for an “essential facility” and lack many of the day-to-day operational needs of both departments.

Inadequacies include genderspecific accommodations for female crew members and storage to protect the integrity of protective gear and equipment. Neither police or fire have a decontamination area for crews or equipment. The police department is housed in part of the Sunriver Owners Association’s administrative building and lacks security, appropriate space for victim/ suspect interviews, a secure suspect holding room, an area for booking/fingerprinting or evidence storage.

The SSD welcomes community input to ensure a successful collaboration of all Sunriver stakeholders. Additional information about the Public Safety Building can be found at www. sunriversd.org, by email to ssdadmin@sunriversd.org or calling 541-593-8622.

See page 21 and page 28 for more information and Letters to the Editor in support of this project.

to have at least six Sunriver and/ The date for candidates in the or Sunriver area submitting running, so the organizations a completed membership has a • Has demonboard selection to choose strated ability to application or from. lead others to effiling candidacy Sunriver is a comfective decision by petition is 5 plex community making and p.m. March 18. that operates more problem solving like a small city than • Has demonan HOA. Self-governing and strated leadership skills based relatively independent of mu- on experience and achievenicipal regulations, a place like ments Sunriver needs engaged board • Has a proven track record members. The need for the of accomplishments while talent and wisdom of members working with others who have great ideas, can work • Exhibits collegiality and together as a group and along- tolerance of different views side SROA’s professional staff • Demonstrates effective – will ensure the future success listening and communication of this community. skills, both oral and written As a Sunriver property owner, • Has a track record of acting your help is sought to submit in good faith and in the best yourself or identify fellow own- interests of the association ers who might be interested in • Is a team player serving the community on the • Brings a broad perspective SROA Board of Directors. and demonstrates a willingness Please consider the following to seek solutions qualifications for candidacy: • Acts with integrity • Fulfills Bylaws criteria for Required conditions: candidacy • Is a Sunriver property own• Cannot be an association er in good standing employee • Willingness to commit to the duties and responsibili- Other beneficial reasons to ties of the position, including run: • If elected, it’s a wonderful monthly meeting attendance way to help make Sunriver a great place to live, work, play Preferred characteristics: • Has been involved in and visit

• It’s rewarding to work on a team • It’s challenging and interesting to work through tough issues that need creative solutions • Meet nice people who share a place with you • Keep the brain engaged and functioning If you or someone you know meets the above qualifications and should be considered as a candidate, please email the committee at nominating@ srowners.org or contact a committee member below.

Detailed information on how to run for a seat on the board and the required application form is also available on the SROA website at www.sunriverowners.org/ owners/get-involved Nominating Committee members • Pat Hensley, chair: Gram mar1@msn.com • Steve Aloia: smc1970@ earthlink.net • Mike Applegate: sunriver mike@gmail.com • Holly Hendricks: double heche@gmail.com • Carol Holzer: carolholzer@ aol.com • Ron Schmid: ronschmid1@ me.com • Terry Van Oss: ter6646@ yahoo.com

Upcoming tours/forums Upcoming tours and forums are being offered to educate the community of the various deficiencies, present the latest information about the project and answer any questions.

Fire/Police Facility Tours March 9, 25 and 30, 1–2 p.m.

Sign up at www.sunriversd. org/public-safety-bldg Masks required.

Community Forums March 25, April 29 and May 10, 4:30–6 p.m.

Dillon Hall at SHARC All Sunriver owners welcome, masks required www.sunriverowners.org

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OWNERS ASSOCIATION

sroa president’s message

Congratulations hard Beenen, are due the leaderand you will ship of the Sunriver find a report Ser vice District from him on (SSD). Most of us that subject are aware of the need on page 1. for improved pubDuring the lic safety buildings last week of in Sunriver. One of January and the successes under the first week the leadership of Keith Mobley of February, the SSD managing the task force board president Bill hosted three Town Hall meetHepburn is the commitment ings that featured presenters of $8 million in transient room from TDS/BendBroadband, tax revenues by the Deschutes and three communities that County Board of Commis- chose to build their own fiber sioners. The commissioners optic networks. The commuhave also placed on the ballot nities are Sandy and Maupin a measure for Sunriver voters in Oregon, and Sea Ranch, to decide whether to authorize California. a 10-year capital improvement Links to the unedited videos levy that would yield another of the Town Hall presenta$7 million, enough to start tions are posted on the SROA work. That measure will be on website. Because they are not the May 17 ballot. For more edited, I would like to save details, visit the SSD website those who would like to view at https://sunriversd.org/ them some time. Start the first Another subject of strong one, featuring Sandy, at 6:30 interest and frequent mention on the time bar. The sequence is SROA telecommunications will be introductions, overview service, or “broadband.” After by Beenen at 8:00, BendBroadtwo years of work, the Tele- band at 15:10, and Sandy at communications Task Force 35:53. The second one has is closing in on what it needs Maupin starting at 38:23. The to make a recommendation to third has Sea Ranch and their the SROA Board of Directors. provider starting at 42:15. We The task force chair is Ger- hope you will take a look.

Know your board The board member in the spotlight this month is Paul Coughlin. Director Coughlin is in his first year on the board.

He previously served on the Covenants Committee and is now board liaison to that committee.

A full-time resident of Sunriver for the past five years, with at least 10 prior years of vacations enjoyed here, he wants to preserve and improve Sunriver’s “unique atmosphere, charm and appeal.”

Coughlin has a background in journalism, having earned a Bachelor of Science degree in that field from the University of Oregon.

Coughlin served as a reporter for the Medford Mail Tribune, and as senior editor for the Upper Rogue Independent, based in Eagle Point, Oregon. He was the boy’s varsity soccer coach and a member of the board the Rogue Valley Soccer League in Medford. Coughlin was also a board member of St. Mary’s School in Medford. He is the founder and current president of The Protectors, an international freedom-from-bullying organization.

Improving outdoor recreation is a high priority for

Coughlin, who is a former bicycle racer and strong supporter of bicycle safety. He is advocating resurrecting a “Ring Your Bell” campaign as a means of alerting others on the trail that they are being passed “on your left.” Walkers wearing earphones, talking on cell phones, or just visiting with others in their group are more likely to recognize and respond to the sound of the bell.

His priorities for change include safety on the pathways, involving not only bells but improving problematic sections that do not drain well and can have ice and snow accumulations. One of his favorite areas is the stretch between Sunriver and the Lava Butte parking area.

Another priority is the part of our mission statement that speaks to maintaining and improving property values.

Ideas include more outdoor opportunities, possibly including a fishing pond for residents and youth, similar to two such ponds in Bend.

Coughlin has provided me with suggestions in keeping with his goals, and I hope he will continue. It is a pleasure working with you, director Coughlin.

Highlights, actions of the SROA Board of Directors monthly meeting The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022.

Board members present: Keith Mobley, Mike Gocke, Gerhard Beenen, Mark Murray, Bill Burke, Clark Pederson, Paul Coughlin and Tony De Alicante. Absent: Scott Gillies.

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

Owners forums From Feb. 18 work session • Bob Stillson thanked SROA Recreation Director Leigh Anne Dennis for extending lap swim and for filling in as a lifeguard as he believes it sends a positive message to staff and owners. He also noted he was in favor of side-yard recycling pickup and closing the recycle center to make the property available to Public Works’ campus renovation project. Stillson also mentioned the difficult decision of the board to say “no” to the labyrinth project and a proposed leash law.

From Feb. 19 regular meeting • Randy Schneider had concerns over a rule proposal to allow Class 2 e-bikes and that Page 4

SROA should be thinking ahead and what other electronic modes of transportation may be coming and to use generic language to encompass all.

Board actions • Approved minutes of the Jan. 14, 2022 SROA board work session as corrected.

• Approved minutes of the Jan. 15, 2022 SROA regular board meeting as corrected.

• Approved the December 2021 and January 2022 financial statements (unaudited).

• Approved the transfer of $998,995.82 from the Reserve Fund to the Operating Fund for 2021 fourth quarter acquisitions.

• Approved the transfer of $15,615.03 from the operating account to the Skypark Reserve Account for the year ending Dec. 31, 2021.

Board discussion • Read a proposed rule change to Sunriver Rules & Regulations Section 2 regarding e-bikes, reckless driving and flags on recumbent bicycles.

The proposal was deferred to the March board meeting to

SROA Financial Report Year-to-date through December 31, 2021 (unaudited)

Total Revenues............................................ $10,964,887 Total Expenses............................................ $11,257,288 Operating Budget Surplus/Deficit................ -$292,401 Month-to-date through January 31, 2022 (unaudited)

Total Revenues............................................ $872,774 Total Expenses............................................ $966,914 Operating Budget Surplus/Deficit................ -$94,140 allow time for further review and to draft into a first reading for owners to comment on.

Other business • SROA general manager James Lewis informed the board about having legal counsel to review all SROA governing documents to ensure compliance with HB2534 as it relates to potential discriminatory language within the documents related to any housing restrictions.

Association operations • Administration: Work continues with legal counsel on the following: Sunriver Water proposed rate increase; www.sunriverowners.org

litigation with Persida Myers (Sunriver Fitness & Aquatics); response to HB 2534. Work ongoing with the SSD board and public safety facility task force to explore a purchase option of the fire station building. Prepared and submitted requested documentation to Deschutes County, Oregon State Parks and FAA for permits at Mary McCallum Park.

Met with property management companies as a regular “check in” and had a discussion of visitor is-sues in preparation of the 2022 summer season.

Worked on third draft of the De-sign Manual overhaul.

Turn to Highlights, page 6

From the treasurer: SROA’s year-end financial report

By Gerhard Beenen One of the “perks” of being a member of the SROA Finance Committee is that you get the month of January off. This is to allow SROA controller Joe Healy and his staff sufficient time to close out the previous fiscal year, which ended in December. This year I took the opportunity to spend some of my free time in Hawaii. While I enjoyed the Hawaii sunshine and warmth, it appears I choose my time away from Sunriver poorly as I didn’t miss out of any snow shoveling and/or bitter cold days. A big thanks to Mike Gocke and Clark Pederson for signing checks during my absence.

For SROA, fiscal year 2021 turned out financially much better than originally planned.

We went into the year not knowing how the pandemic would impact SROA operations, particularly our recreational facilities and their associated revenues. When we planned the FY2021 budget, we were in the depths of the pandemic. Vaccines weren’t yet available, restrictions were in place on SHARC occupancy, and shutdowns were happening on an unpredictable schedule.

Our best guess at the time was that 2021 would be similar to 2020.

Looking back, we now know that FY2021 turned out much better than we anticipated. The availability of vaccines didn’t eliminate the spread of COVID but they did help us return to a semi-normal mode of operations. Our recreational facilities were available for most of the year and occupancy restrictions had less of an impact than in 2020. And most importantly, the vast majority of our owners took the pandemic in stride and found ways to enjoy what Sunriver has to offer. For example, our sales of Recreation Plus Program (RPP) cards exceeded budget by 4% and our sales of Members Preference Program (MPP) ID cards exceeded budget by 15%. These two programs alone generated an additional $132K of revenue for SROA. Total operating revenues ($245K better than budget), along with another year of significant operating expense savings ($430K below budget) resulted in an annual operating deficit (expenses exceeding revenues) of $292K, which was $676K better than budget. While it isn’t desirable to have expenses exceed Turn to Treasurer, page 5 SUNRIVER SCENE • MARCH 2022

Telecommunications

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Does SROA Have Your Email?

Telecommunication Improvement Options OPTION 1: Standard Services Agreement with BendBroadband/TDS This option is the least disruptive to Sunriver owners who currently are BendBroadband customers. With this option you will continue to get internet, TV, and phone services from BendBroadband. You have the option of subscribing to those services you want or none at all.

Pricing would remain similar to today’s pricing (BendBroadband’s pricing is solely at their discretion, but they have agreed to keep Sunriver pricing comparable to what a customer in Bend pays). Additionally, SROA would agree to not promote any other broadband supplier for the next 15 years. In exchange, BendBroadband would upgrade their existing network in Sunriver to FTTH by the end of 2025. This would improve network reliability and speeds (upload and download speeds would be identical). While an owner could subscribe to streaming TV and/or phone services from an internet-based supplier, only BendBroadband would provide internet services on their network.

OPTION 2: Bulk Services Agreement with BendBroadband/TDS This option is similar to Option 1 except SROA would be the contractual customer to BendBroadband and would be required to pay BendBroadband for internet services (300Mbps up/down) at a price of $32/month for each Sunriver home. This price would remain fixed for the duration of the contract (10 years). The cost of this service would be added to your annual property owner’s maintenance fee.

Aside from faster internet speeds that could be contracted directly with BendBroadband if desired, additional services (such as TV, telephone) could be contracted by the owner with BendBroadband or through any other internet provider (for example, TV services from YouTube TV, Hulu, FuboTV, etc.). Likewise with landline phone services. In exchange for SROA signing a 10-year contract, BendBroadband would upgrade their network in Sunriver

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revenues, SROA’s operating $292K shortfall, without any gate admission revenue (people who pay at the “gate” to use our recreational facilities) was much better than anticipated.

A bigger concern entering into FY2021 was cash flow.

Like most organizations (short of the U.S. Government), SROA has limited financial ability to support an operating deficit. Coming off a year where our operating deficit was $891K, the finance committee was concerned that an operating deficit in FY2021 might lead to a cash shortfall necessitating the use of funds from our Operations Reserve account. Because of better than planned revenue and lower than planned expenses, this was not necessary.

In summary, FY2021 was not a stellar year financially but, given the circumstances, much better than we anticipated and planned for. In large part this is due to the confidence owners invested in Sunriver, SROA, and our recreational facilities.

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to FTTH for all homes by the end of 2025. This would improve network reliability and speeds (upload and download speeds would be identical). While an owner could subscribe to streaming TV and/or landline phone services from an internet-based supplier, only BendBroadband would provide internet services on their network.

OPTION 3: Sunriver build their own FTTH network This option is significantly different from the previous two and likely, in the long run, to be the lower cost solution for Sunriver owners. Like owning a car or house, there are many advantages to Sunriver owners owning their own FTTH network. Under this model, SROA would build the FTTH network and attempt to sign up multiple ISPs so that owners would have a choice and competition would keep prices down. Owners would select from one of the available ISPs for internet services. Any ISP failing to provide adequate services and/or customer support could be terminated by SROA. SROA would be responsible for network maintenance which would be contracted out to one of the ISPs or an organization with the appropriate skills and tools.

Building a FTTH network in Sunriver is estimated to cost approximately $20 million. Sunriver owners would need to approve a special assessment (like what was done with SHARC) which they would pay with either a one-time payment (~$4,800), 15 annual installments (~$400/year) or 180 monthly installments (~$35/month). All Sunriver owners would be required to pay for the construction of the SROA owned network. However, owners would not need to subscribe for any services. Initial estimate of the cost of internet service (1Gbps up/down) is $35/month.

This would be paid by the owner in addition to the 15year special assessment fee. Some ISPs may offer TV and/ or landline phone services. Otherwise, owners could obtain streaming TV and phone services from several different internet-based suppliers (for example, TV services from YouTube TV, Hulu, FuboTV, etc.).

To those who participated in either the RPP or MPP programs, given the uncertainties of the pandemic, I offer our most sincere thanks. Without your financial support, SROA wouldn’t have been able to deliver the facilities and programs that make Sunriver such an enjoyable place to live, vacation and recreate. Yes, you are own-

ers, but you also are customers.

And as management guru Peter Drucker preached, a business’ best customers are the ones you have. We hope to see all of you (and a few more) participate in our MPP and RPP programs in 2022.

–Beenen is the treasurer of the SROA Board of Directors and chair of the Finance Committee.

Only owners with an email on file will receive the upcoming Telecommunications survey. If you have previously provided this information you do not need to contact us.

If you believe SROA does not have your email, submit an online form no later than March 11 at: www.sunriverowners.org/update myinformation

Next Steps: Decision on Recommended Option Once the results of the owner survey are known to the task force, it will decide which option to recommend to the SROA Board of Directors. It will then be up to the board to either accept or reject the recommendation of the task force. The board may decide to put the decision to a vote of the owners. If 60 percent or more of the owners who vote approve, SROA management will begin the process required to implement the decision. If the proposed action receives less than 60 percent of the votes cast, no action will be required and the existing contract with TDS/BendBroadband will continue in effect until its expiration in June 2027.

Owners are urged to take the time to view the recorded town halls and the other materials on the SROA website before completing the owner survey.

The economic and other implications of this decision are substantial and very important to the current and future generations of Sunriver owners.

SUNRIVER HOME PAINT SURVEY UNDERWAY Per SROA’s Design Manual, members of SROA’s Design Committee are currently inspecting all homes/structures in Sunriver looking for those in need of painting. These inspections are done annually to ensure a home or structure is maintained to meet required design and aesthetic quality standards of the community. Properties found to be in need of paint will be sent a letter sometime in late March, early April . Owners have until Oct. 31, 2022 to paint and come into compliance prior to any implementation of fines.

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‘Almost’ 50 years of sharing news in Sunriver

By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene SROA NEWS – It was sort of a Groundhog Day movie moment after recently discovering the Scene is not as old as I thought it was. I was looking forward to the Scene turning 50 in two years and thinking about what we should do to commemorate this milestone.

While noodling around the office recently I happened to glance at the very first issue of Sunriver’s newspaper – then known as the Harold – hanging on the wall. Something caught my eye… the year on the publication was 1977. Some quick math revealed the Scene wouldn’t be turning 50 until 2027, another five years away.

Uh oh… stop the presses! I grabbed the current Scene and looked at the volume number.

A little voice inside my head was already yelling… “that number is wrong.”

Publications use an annually changing volume number (in Roman numerals) to designate the years a publication has been in circulation. The Scene is currently recorded at Volume XLVIII (48 years) when it should be Volume XLV (45 years).

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it needs to be corrected. I was curious as to when the volume sequencing got out of order. It didn’t take me long to discover where it went sideways – and more than once – over several years in the late 1970s and 1980s.

Here’s a summarization of what I found: • The very first volume of Harold was published in March 1977. Sometime between June and October of that year (copies of those issues are missing from our archives) the Harold jumped from Volume I to Volume II. • Then, between February and August 1978, the volume prematurely jumped to Volume III. Someone must have spotted the error as it was changed back to Volume II in September and remained at that number through the end of the year.

• In 1979 the number was on track at Volume III and stayed correct through 1985.

• 1986 started off wrong at Volume XI but corrected to Volume X in March.

• 1988 starts off correct at Volume XII but somehow changes to Volume XIII between August and October of that year. It then skips to XIV in November (XIV would have

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been for the year 1990).

• 1989 should have been at Volume XIII but was labeled XV due to the previous year’s mistake. 1989 was also the year the publication changed its name from Harold to Sunriver Scene.

• The volume numbers remained incorrect for 33 years to the February 2022 issue at Volume XLVIII. • For the March 2022 issue, we will turn back the calendar to the Scene’s true number/age at Volume XLV (45 years old).

How the numbers got out of whack back in the day may never be known. Remember, this was the era prior to the creation of the internet. Today

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• Accounting: Processing annual maintenance fee payments. Sent final 2022 financial budget spreads to department managers. Updated Jonas with 2022 rates for fees and billing.

• Communications: Working with SROA Natural Resources, new fire risk mitigation specialist with the Office of the State Fire Marshal and Sunriver Fire PIO to create a marketing campaign around hardening the home and reducing the risk of wildfire on an owner’s property. Included additional information to the Jobs page on the SROA website

Somehow, many moons ago, the volume numbers of Harold, the Sunriver Scene’s predecessor, got out of order.

you can simply use Google to ensure you have the correct Roman numeral.

Thankfully, if it hadn’t been for that slow day in the office, I likely wouldn’t have ever noticed the error and it would

have remained that way for eternity. At least for now the Scene is back on track and we have a few more years before it turns the big 5-0, which also gives us more time to plan for a great celebration.

to make it more welcoming and created a job recruitment ad for Mt. View HS yearbook.

• Community Development: There are more than 300 active projects. Continue to issue compliance letters for design and rules violations.

Considerable staff time was spent coordinating magistrate hearings, appeal board hearings and judicial council hearings related to design violations.

Work continues on the Design Manual update.

• Natural Resources: Mailed notification postcards regarding ladder fuels reduction on commons starting this spring.

Created GIS maps of 2022 LFR contract area and uploaded 2022 LFR inspection

data into the GIS system map for use throughout the season’s compliance program.

Participated in a four-week ESRI training program about building and working with geo-enabled apps.

• IT: Created a dashboard for compliance, citations and submittals for the Community Development Department.

Worked with Recreation to identify correct properties for ID cards as Deschutes County DIAL records do no correspond to all SROA records due to new roads and tax lot changes. Installing new software and security updates. Learning new Windows 11. Received RFP bids to installing a telecommunications infrastructure.

• Public Works: Removing larger wood rounds on commons throughout Sunriver.

RFP for restroom/shelter at Mary McCallum Park was sent out to large group of contractors with little interest so far.

Contract signed for Fort Rock tunnel replacement project and started a detour plan. Removing low hanging limbs from roadside trees and improving sight lines. Interviewed several candidates for two open positions. Updating and cleaning at SHARC continues as well as finalizing quotes for several SHARC pool repair projects.

• Recreation/SHARC: Working to revitalize the aquatics team with both existing and new employees that share in the vision to make recreation fun. Emily Alexander, guest services manager, is prepping her workload and staff for her impending maternity leave.

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Side-yard recycling pickup to become a reality in Sunriver

By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene During the Feb. 21 meeting of the Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners, the commissioners agreed, in principle, for Waste Connections (aka Cascade Disposal) to begin weekly side-yard recycling collection service in Sunriver.

The service could potentially

begin within the next six to eight months but the decision on how the service would be implemented wasn’t to be decided until the commissioners’ Feb. 28 meeting – which took place after the Scene went to press.

The service will be an additional $14 a month for weekly glass and comingled recycling

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from road traffic. The bad is the need to dismount your bicycle every time you need to go through one. The new tunnels are wider to allow a two-way traffic flow.

Installation of the original tunnels began in the late 1960s and continued into the 1970s as Sunriver was built out.

First constructed of corrugated metal, the narrow u-shaped tunnels only allowed for singlefile traffic. The older tunnels are also subject to a myriad of issues, such as flooding and ice accumulation, due to poor drainage.

SROA is on schedule to replace at least one tunnel per year until all have been completed. The tunnel on West

Sunriver’s old tunnels are corrugated metal.

Cascade Road was the first to be replaced in 2019 – with 11 more to go. Funding for the tunnel replacement project is coming out of SROA’s capital replacement reserve.

Additional information, as needed, will be posted to the SROA website at www.sun riverowners.org (under the Owners menu tab then Capital & Reserves Projects or contact Public Works at 541-5932483.

pickup with two options for the commissioners to consider: • Option 1: A subscriptionbased pickup service. Those who already have trash pickup can choose to add recycling or not.

• Option 2: A universal or “mandatory” pickup service.

This would be charged to all trash subscribers, whether you wanted to participate in the recycling service or not.

According to Chad Centola, Deschutes County Solid Waste Department Operations Manager, a universal approach has shown to have a higher participation rate over a subscriptionbased service and, ultimately, keep more recyclable materials out of the landfill.

“Universal is the easiest for everyone. Owners can even provide their own can/con-

tainer (for the comingle recyclables),” he said. Cascade Disposal will furnish the glass collection bin.

To make it easier on owners who will want to recycle – but may need to increase the side of their trash enclosure – SROA staff will work on creating trash enclosure templates that will comply with current design rules to help facilitate the process. Information will be posted on the SROA website and publicized in the Scene as soon as those details are worked out.

There is no need to contact Cascade Disposal at this time.

You will receive information about the recycling service as the start date draws closer.

The outcome of the Feb. 28 county commissioner meeting will be posted to News & Notices on the SROA website.

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The next board work session will take place at 9 a.m.

March 18 followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m.

Saturday, March 19. To watch the meeting virtually, visit the meeting date on SROA website calendar for the link.

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two). Although SROA has secured insurance for the tubing hill, the lack staffing and adequate snow for providing a quality experience has kept the hill closed. Summer staffing recruitment is underway.

The meeting adjourned at 10:48 a.m.

SROA IS HIRING! For a list of current summer and full-time job opportunities, visit the SROA website at www.sunriverown ers.org and go to Jobs in the top right menu.

You can also contact SROA’s Human Resources at 541-593-2411.

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Showcase celebrates the versatility, virtuosity of piano This year’s Piano Showcase: From Bach to Boogie to Jazz offers two unique and outstanding public concerts, Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2, as well as opens a rare glimpse into Central Oregon’s premier piano training weekend. This includes masterclasses and workshops you don’t want to miss if you’re looking to up your piano game.

Pianist Michael Allen Harrison (founder of Portland’s popular Ten Grands concert series) orchestrates the weekend with guest artists Mac Potts, Colleen Adent and Andrea Johnson.

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The weekend emphasizes the uniqueness of blending genres and the virtuosity of all four per-formers. The Saturday night concert features collaborations with Harrison, Johnson, Adent and Potts and even more amazing solo performances. Friday night’s concert is a completely different program featuring the four pianists, so you will want to attend both days.

The four renowned pianists come from varied backgrounds: • Michael Allen Harrison, composer, songwriter and pianist, is founder of the famed Ten Grands concert series. He is known for his magical piano solos, for creating music for

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Sunriver You’s slate of spring classes

By Helen Heeren Sunriver You is headed into our spring term with some fun and important offerings.

Do you get a thrill when you pick up a book from the library knowing you have something new and wonderful to read? I know I do, but the library has so many more services to offer us. Come and find out how to make the most of this free and wonderful resource that is your local library.

We also have six-week Introduction to calligraphy class for those who’d love to learn to write in beautiful script.

If you can speak French and would love to brush up or practice with a group, a six– week French Conversation class begins in early April.

Last but certainly not least, do you know the signs and what to do if someone is experiencing a stroke. The Stroke Awareness class could literally help you save a life.

All classes require registration through www.sunriveryou. com. Registration closes 24 hours before the class start time. Please plan ahead and sign up before the 24-hour deadline if you want to attend a class. In the case of Zoom-

presented classes, you will be sent the virtual attendance link 48 hours before and again as a reminder two hours before the class starts. Masks are required for all in-person classes if mask mandates remain in place.

Getting the Most Out of Your Library Card Wednesday, March 16, 2 p.m. in person at the Sunriver Library. Taught by Sami Kerzel, Deschutes Public Library Community Librarian.

Join us in exploring all your library has to offer. Kerzel will provide an overview of the library resources, including some of the more nontraditional ones. There will be an opportunity for attendees to ask whatever library related questions they might have.

Don’t have a library card? Apply online or bring a piece of ID to create one.

Introduction to Calligraphy Wednesday March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 1–3 p.m. at SHARC. Taught by Katie Keller.

Keller has been a calligrapher for 50 years. She has studied with numerous teachers both domestically and abroad. She

taught Introduction to Italic Calligraphy for Sunriver You in January 2020. This six-week calligraphy class is for those who’d love to learn to write in beautiful script. You will learn the Foundational Hand, also known as the Humanist Book Hand. This hand is an early 15th-century style whose letters are full, round and well built.

Each class will build on the prior class, so it’s important that you attend most of the classes.

Please note: To attend this class there is a $15 fee for materials to be paid at the first class.

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Register once, for April 4, and you will receive Zoom links for all sessions.

Moderated by Lucy Hilburn, a local language enthusiast with experience abroad and in French conversation groups in Salem and Bend.

Stroke Awareness, Prevention and Response Tuesday April 5, 3–4 p.m. at SHARC. Taught by Ben Ritt, Special Projects Manager and Outreach Coordinator for Stroke Awareness Oregon.

Stroke is the fourth leading killer in the United States and

the leading cause of disability worldwide. Yet, many of us know little about stroke, and those who experience a stroke are oftentimes ashamed to talk about it.

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Creatures of the night who give a hoot

By Kellie Neumann, Animal programs manager The night is a time of quiet and stillness. Creatures who take refuge in darkness have adaptations for stealth and senses highly attuned to the slightest input. They creep softly and flit between varying shades of black. Wide eyes drinking in starlight, ears pricked to catch the softest sound. Until the resounding hoot of an owl echoes through the dark, boldly shattering silence before allowing it to rush back in.

If there is one thing owls are known for, it is the sounds they make. Owls hoot. The long nights of January and February are especially frequented by classic “whoo whoo whoooo” calls piercing the dark. This familiar hoot is from our great horned owls, an incredibly fierce avian predator.

Great horned owls and their characteristic hoots are heard throughout North America and well into South America.

Often referred to as “tigers of the sky” they are opportunistic hunters and take advantage of an extremely wide variety of prey. That adaptability enables them to exist in almost any habitat making them the most widely distributed owl in North

America. They are also one of the first birds to begin the breeding season, which is why the nights are filled with their confident, punctuated song this time of year.

Great horned owls hoot to establish territories. In the late fall and early winter, these large birds are moving in, setting up boundaries, and calling to mates. They don’t build nests, instead being the first on the scene, they will lay their eggs anywhere they like. They will often occupy someone else’s nest or the cavity of a tree.

While not always observed by humans, except perhaps in the dimming twilight as a black silhouette against a swiftly darkening sky, hooting great horned owls are often perched at the tops of trees as they hoot.

Stretching their necks and lifting their heads and tail they reveal a large white patch of feathers at their throat, called a gular patch, adding a visual signal to their echoing cry.

Every species of owl has a unique hoot they also use for setting up breeding grounds.

Tiny Western screech owls have a soft and descending hoot that sounds like the dropping of a ping pong ball. Diurnal burrowing owls emit a high-

pitched coo in varying lengths.

With a body size comparable to a robin but an unmatched ferocity for its size, the Northern saw-whet owl’s hoot is a repetitive “toot.” Barred owls are becoming more and more common in our northwestern woods. Their short quick hoots often end in a variety of grunts, barks, and laughter you would never guess could come from an owl. And indeed, many owls make a variety of sounds that are not hoots.

Barn owls, for example, have an amazing repertoire. Their hoot is more of a raspy screech.

And when startled they emit an unearthly scream which sounds as if demons are rising from the depths of their open maw. They will also give an explosive yell if they are being mobbed and have various squeals, chirps and twitters used during courtship. Young owls all have their own species-specific begging call, usually, a small growl-like sound repeated anxiously at the sight of an adult. The everopportunistic owlets will often continue to beg from adults long after they have fledged, left the nest, and are hunting for themselves. Their short raspy “feed me” can be heard well into fall.

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A great horned watches over its fluffy fledglings.

Known as the masters of stealth, gliding on silent wings, eyes able to pinpoint unsuspecting prey in pitch black and the capacity to hear a mouse’s footfall, owls are still bound to communicate vocally like any other bird. Perhaps being so

otherwise shrouded in darkness their unavoidable and simple song is made all the more captivating as they let us know, without doubt, that even though we can’t see them they are there.

Earth Day, Arbor Day celebrations To celebrate the Earth Day on April 22, the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory will be selling potted ponderosa pine. These seedlings were potted one to five years ago and grown at the Project Ponderosa Nursery to become established to Sunriver’s climate.

Free bare root seedlings, provided by SROA, will also be available for owners in celebration of Arbor Day in April. More details coming in the April Scene.

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Annual Messier Marathon takes place in March

By Bob Grossfeld, Observatory Manager The past few months have been great for viewing the night sky. The weather has been cooperating, and we look forward to even better weather ahead. March is the real start of the spring season, with slightly warmer temperatures. This month the winter night sky still shines in the south, even as the spring night sky starts to rise in the east. Some of the winter favorites are still around, like Orion and Gemini, but you also get to start to see some of the cool spring and summer constellations. By next month,

the sky changes, and most of the winter objects are gone.

In March, all our favorite planets are not visible during our evening programs, but for those of you that like to get up early, Venus, Mars and Saturn are visible during the early part of the month before the Sun comes up. However, there is still plenty to see at night.

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 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 the 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, some hot drinks and snacks will be helpful, too. Of course, many are now using the new computerized telescopes, which takes you on a unique tour of the sky.

Spring break is coming up fast, and we continue to expand our programs for the spring season. All the current updates are available on our website.

Exciting classes and programs will be offered this spring. Reservations and space will be limited for all our programs, so be sure to get your reservations in early.

Check out our newsletter, The Night Sky News, which

is available at the observatory and online.

As spring comes around, we are adding more viewing options for our guests.

In addition, this is a great time for you to come volunteer at SNCO. There are so many ways you can help, join our team, and help us share the wonders of the universe with guests from all over the world.

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 Clear skies…

Second Tern sets new sales record in 2021

By Wes Perrin All the figures have finally been added up, and there is no doubt about it: last year Second Tern Thrift Store broke all records for sales, totaling more than $500,000.

“We knew we were really busy, but we were thrilled to find out just how successful 2021 was for us,” said manager Susan Ertsgaard. “Every department exceeded previous year’s sales with furniture and clothing leading the way.

Our volunteers were above and beyond with energy and enthusiasm, and we owe them a big round of applause for their loyalty and hard work.”

Those thoughts were echoed

by Abby Rowland, Executive Director of Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, the beneficiary of all the funds raised. “Susan and the volunteers were simply amazing, and I’m enormously pleased to note the dedication of the Tern’s customers and donors. In fact, the support we’ve received not only from the Sunriver community, but from all over our area, has been wonderful.

I’ve been told that several our customers were so keen on shopping at the Tern, that they plan their vacations around our

open dates. For several years we had a family coming annually all the way from Norway.”

“The dollars earned by the Tern play a major role in our operating budget,” explained Rowland. “They allow us to connect over 50,000 people to the natural world and cosmos through engaging educational programs, K-12 field trips and teacher support, live animal encounters, hands-on exhibits, public outreach, and strong community partnerships.”

Ertsgaard said that among the year’s highlights were the addition of several new storage units, as well as a furniture “showroom” up front for additional capacity. She also noted that the Friday/Saturday receiving team added a “huge new shed for sorting and storing which allows us to process donations quickly and more efficiently.” She praised the entire

team on its efforts to “keep up with everything in all sorts of weather.”

“I want to sing the praises of everyone involved,” she exclaims, “I’m particularly appreciative of the input provided by our volunteer management council consisting of Jan Tuckerman, Gail Drew, Steve Connolly, Sylvia Moore, Jeff Wagner, Jeff Willnow and Terry Droessler. I hesitate to name additional people because so many have contributed to our success, but a tip of the hat should go to furniture lead Jan Tuckerman, clothing lead Debbi Cross and receiving lead Sylvia Moore.”

She also declared “We are continually working on making our store look good and having the displays fresh every week. It does take an army of volunteers to get to all done, and we hope others will consider joining our

The Tern experienced record sales in 2021.

family. We have a lot of fun and camaraderie, as we work together to help the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory.”

Achieving the sales record is even more impressive considering it was accomplished with the store being open only on Friday and Saturday from 9

a.m. to 3 p.m. in the summer and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. during winter months. It is located just west of Harper Bridge on Spring River Road.

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The return of Art Meets Wine in the High Desert Have you missed getting together with friends? Are you a wine connoisseur who has missed tasting new wines? Or an art lover who enjoys seeing artists in action?

The fourth annual Art Meets Wine in the High Desert returns during Oregon Wine month, May 9-14. Hosted by the Sunriver Women’s Club, the event will showcase many of the varietals and styles of world class wines that our state produces and bring them to you in both a virtual and live format. We know that art and wine pair well, so local artists are creating special pieces just for this event.

The weeklong event will open on May 9 with a virtual class, “Unexpected Wine Pairings” by Kasia Wilson, cheese specialist with Market of Choice. This class will most certainly include some surprises while sharpening your palate and entertaining talents.

Virtual wine tasting will be offered each day, May 9-13, featuring one of Oregon’s best wineries. Choose one or choose all the tastings to attend. Vir-

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by Maragas Winery, Utopia Vineyard & Winery, Native Flora Winery, Domaine Roy et Fils and Ken Wright Cellars. Winemakers and winery hosts will take you on a journey through the five S’s of wine tasting: see, swirl, sniff, sip and savor.

Virtual wine tasting will be presented via Zoom, and reservations are limited. Each ticketed reservation includes three bottles of wine delivered to ticket holders’ Sunriver home prior to the event. One reservation can be purchased per household, so invite a few people over and hold one of the popular house parties. They are a fun way to have a unique experience while socializing and spending time with friends and family.

On May 14, we bring the tasting room from 10 unique wineries to you here in Sunriver. These wineries represent the different wine regions of Oregon. There will be two separately ticketed sessions: 2–4:45 p.m. and 5:15–8 p.m.

Artists from the Artists’ Gallery

Sunriver will be doing live demonstrations during the event. It

Below the Earth’s surface exists a whole world teeming with activity.

Join Deschutes Public Library as we uncover new depths during “Know Underground” this March.

Dig into everything you ever wanted to know about local soil health and uncover secrets of catacombs. Discuss the reality of mortality and learn about the fascinating symbiotic relationship between plants and fungi and more.

All programs are free and open to the public. Wearing a face mask is required at all

library programs and events while the masking requirements are in place. For more information about these programs, visit www.deschuteslibrary.org.

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into the process for teachers, students and anyone who loves the piano.

• Workshop – Improvisation for Classical, Jazz, Blues and Pop: Raise your level of creativity in the moment in a jam session (yes, a jam session) with Potts, Harrison and Ardent.

• Musical Conversations Forum: Saturday workshops end with the popular “Musical Conversations” forum. All four pianists will engage in an open conversation with the

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country to bid on – just in time to kick off the summer.

Choose your companions and join us for wine tastings and an art auction – all from the comfort of your home.

Then join us for the grand finale, live event on May 14.

Reserve one or all of the events.

For more information and to purchase a ticket: https://artmeetswine.org Net proceeds from event benefit the Sunriver Women’s Club philanthropy program.

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will be a great opportunity to meet artists and purchase local art. Your ticket will include wine tasting, food pairings and live music.

If that was not enough, a virtual silent art and wine auction along with a daily raffle will be simultaneously taking place.

With art sponsored by the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver, you will find hidden jewels from local artists and beyond. There will be private wine tours, tastings and stays in Oregon wine

students perform. Saturday will also include an improvisation workshop and even more performances from the piano masters with Harrison, Adent and Potts.

• Classical Masterclass: Here’s your chance to be a “fly on the wall” as Johnson works with advanced students in a public lesson setting. Masterclasses offer an intriguing peek

The Underground Railroad as Afrofuturism In this talk, Dann j. Broyld will address the intersections of race, technology and liberation by retroactively applying a modern concept to dynamic historical moments.

• Wednesday, March 9, 5-6 p.m. Live online (registration required)

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The Weather Underground In the 1970s, The Weather Underground carried out more than 25 bombings in the U.S. to protest the war in Vietnam and racist police violence at home. Historian Daniel S. Chard explores how this led to counterterrorism practices.

• Thursday, March 3, 6–7 p.m. Live online (registration required) Birds Who Burrow Take a tour of the state’s burrowing birds and their habitats.

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participants. This 30-minute session has proven over the past three years to be a great time to conclude the day’s abundance of music and kick off into the closing concert later that evening.

This interactive two-day event runs April 1–2 at Bend’s Tower Theater. You can attend all events or just one or both evening concerts. For tickets and details, visit sunrivermusic.org or email information@ sunrivermusic.org.

Sunriver Music Festival is committed to expanding the audience for classical music by nurturing the next generation of talent and presenting a world-class musical experience.

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Seeing Green!

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meetings & gatherings MARCH MEETINGS

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

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Sunriver Chamber to begin in-person events

Finance

The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce is beginning to plan for hosting some in-person events.

If your business is interested in hosting an event, please contact Kristine Thomas at exec@ sunriverchamber.com. Events would start in April.

• Host a Coffee Klatch: Celebrate “FriYAY” by showcasing

Gerhard Beenen, chair finance@srowners.org Nominating

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Interested in joining a committee or participating in a future task force or special project?

Contact the chair person for a particular committee or to be on a task force/special project contact Becki Sylvester at SROA by calling 541-593-2411.

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your business. This causal networking event would be 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Fridays. Enjoy coffee and pastries while learning about what’s happening in the community and with local businesses.

• After Hours: Once a month, the chamber will be working with businesses to host an after-hours networking Presenting your MMP card gives a 10% discount!

event. The host business can pick the time and day.

• Lunch & Learn: Do you have an idea for a Lunch & Learn? Please share it. The chamber is also looking for guest speakers.

• Community Potlucks: Volunteers are needed to help with this monthly community event.

We have a large selection of apparel and accessories. Swing by for hats, swimsuits, goggles, pool toys, ear buds, and more!

Due to COVID -19 meetings below may be on hiatus.

Contact them for information.

Monday Ladies Lunch and Bridge 11 a.m. Grille at Crosswater. Sign up: katiewayland02@gmail.com Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Pozzi building at the Sunriver Nature Center

Tuesday Mountain Meadow Quilters

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. second Tuesday of the month, Crescent room at SHARC Info: 302-378-8446 Partners Bridge 6 p.m., Crescent room at SHARC. Sign up at the Marketplace Info: 541-556-6408 AlAnon 6-7 p.m., Tuesdays at Sunriver Chamber of Commerce

Wednesday Sunriver Rotary 7:30 a.m., Hearth Room at the Sunriver Lodge cheri@bancorpinsurance.com Great Decisions 4-6 p.m. third Wednesday of the month, Crescent room at SHARC. Info: 503-292-0133

Thursday Sunriver Yoga Club 9-10:15am, All levels welcome.

Crescent room, SHARC. $5 suggested donation. Info: 541-5855000 Duplicate Bridge 6 p.m., First, second, fourth & fifth Thursday, Crescent room at SHARC. 541-556-6408

sunriver church services

Holy Trinity Catholic

Mass: 9:30am Thurs.; 5:30pm Sat.; 8am Sun. 18143 Cottonwood Road 541-593-5990, 541-536-3571 www.holyredeemerparish.net Fr. Paul Antao, SDB

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Hear stories of creative influences from the artists

By Deni Porter Since artists at the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver work retail sales in the store (the gallery has no employees), visitors are treated to fun interactions with the actual creators of the gallery’s fine art. Many of the artists have been with the gallery since its beginning in 2011.

Please stop by anytime to chat or mark your calendar for the gallery’s Second Saturday celebration on Saturday, March 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. when many of the artists are in attendance

serving wine, beer, and other goodies to enjoy along with the art.

This month we are featuring two very special contributors at the gallery. When you meet them, you will discover the awesome connection they have to their creations.

Karla Proud, fine jewelry artist creates jewelry using natural Oregon gemstones.

This month Proud is featuring natural blue opal collected near the Owyhee River in Eastern Oregon. “I have been lucky to

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have a source for this exquisite material. He has permission to mine on a private ranch property and I purchase the rough material from him. I’ve seen other blue opals from Oregon, but nothing like this quality and clarity and color!”

Proud has owned six fine jewelry stores over a 40-year

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• Wednesday, March 9, 6–7 p.m. Downtown Bend Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend • Saturday, March 12, 3–4 p.m. Live online (registration required) Soil Health Presentation Learn about soil health and principles of creating healthy soil. Registration required.

• Tuesday, March 15, 3–4 p.m. The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave, Bend Buried in Plain Sight: Mental Illness in Oregon Recognize the history of how mental illness is addressed in Oregon.

span so she has accumulated quite a collection of designs and molds (and stories). Like all the artists at the gallery, she loves to talk about her materials and techniques.

Painter Marjorie Cossairt is one of the most popular artists at the gallery. She works in multiple mediums, and each of her pieces have a special quality.

Her painting, “Autumn Serenity,” shows an ethereal scene from nature with leaves and ferns and hidden in the flora is a beautiful little humming-

bird that has a special place in Cossairt’s heart.

The artist found the little guy at death’s door and nursed him back to health.

Now he comes to visit her in her yard. Come by the gallery on March 12 to hear the entire story.

Artists’ Gallery Sunriver is in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver. For more information, call 541-593-4382 or visit www.artistsgallerysunriver.com

• Tuesday, March 15, 6:30–8 p.m. Live online (registration required)

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The Origins of the Catacombs in Paris Professor Thomas M. Luckett discusses the creation of the Paris Catacombs in France.

• Wednesday, March 16, 6–7 p.m. Live online (registration required)

Leaning In: Facing the Reality of Mortality Unlock the keys and discover what it means to “lean into”” one’s own death. Join Cheryl Adcox, RN, an experienced end-of-live doula.

• Thursday, March 24, 6–7:30 p.m. Downtown Bend Library

Magnificent Mycelium with Fungi Perfecti Fungi and plants have been allies for millions of years. Hear about their symbiotic relationship, including how to garden and enrich landscapes with mushrooms.

•Wednesday, March 23, 5–6 p.m. Live online (registration

Death Café Free of agenda or ideology, the aim is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives.

Registration required. Ages 16 and up.

• Tuesday, March 29, 6–7:30 p.m. East Bend Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend

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sunriver women’s club President’s message While walking the pathways of Sunriver with my dog, Suzie, I have met many new residents of Sunriver. I want to welcome each of you to the wonderful community of Sunriver. We would love to have you join the Sunriver Women’s Club. We have something for everyone… social events and fundraising = a lot of fun for all of us. Come join us and help us celebrate 50 years of the SRWC and all that we do. Go to sunriver womensclub.org to find out more! As always, “50 Years of Steppin’ Up for Fun, Friends and Philanthropy!”

–Nancy Fischer, SRWC President • Membership: It has been so much fun, since resuming our monthly luncheons, to meet so many new members, listen to their stories, see them make new friends and ask about ways they can get involved. If you haven’t had the time or have

never checked out our website, give it a try. If you are already a member, and have a friend, neighbor, teacher, or just strike up a conversation in the grocery line, it is also a great way to tell someone about the SRWC and all that we do in and for south Deschutes County. Not to mention, you can learn all the ways you can have fun and have the opportunity to meet new and amazing women. Feel free to contact membership director Kathy Garofalo, at membership@sunriverwomens club.org. We’d love to hear from you.

• Power of 50 for Education: The Power of 50 for Education is off to a strong start! In just seven weeks we raised more than $10,000 of the overall goal of $50,000. The effort will support student success in south Deschutes County. To donate visit https://sunriver womensclub.org/Power-of50-for-Education/.

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at Crosswater: Doors open at 11:30, lunch will be served at noon. Our guest speaker will be Randi Holm, Owner and Chief Toffee Officer of Holm Made Toffee Company. More information will be posted on our website www.sunriver womensclub.org. Reservations can also be made on our website; luncheon cost is $25.

• Sunriver Art Fair: The Sunriver Art Fair Team is looking forward to seeing everyone again for our 13th annual Sunriver Art Fair, Aug. 12–14 in The Village at Sunriver. Artist’s applications are being accepted through ZAPP through March 4.

Homestays are needed if you have a spare room with a bath or a local rental property that you can offer to one of the art-

ists during the fair. This is an easy way to support the artists and the SRWC’s largest fundraiser. For more information, please go to www.sunriverart fair.org or email us at housing@ sunriverartfair.org • Legacy Bricks: Order your engraved Legacy Bricks now and support the SRWC Philanthropy Program at the same time. Legacy Bricks are the perfect way to honor friends, family, loved ones, special events and places forever. We also offer a miniature replica brick to keep in your home or office.

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Redband trout fishing on the Lower Deschutes

By Chris Powers Bryon Salaz, a native central Oregonian and longtime guide, will discuss redband trout fishing on the lower Deschutes River with the Sunriver Anglers Club during their March 17 meeting.

As most local anglers are aware, the lower Deschutes is “big water” and demands particular tactics or techniques to produce results.

Salaz will cover the many challenges trout enthusiasts would encounter on the river.

These include using the appropriate gear, reading the water, understanding the unique behaviors/habits of Deschutes redband trout and handling the steep water around deep gravel bars and congested junctions in the river.

Salaz is quick to point out anglers need not be intimidated by these challenges nor feel the river is too big to wade. He plans to identify numerous stretches or segments of the river where access lends itself to wading or casting from the bank. He will also spend time discussing the specifics of the prevalent hatches of interest on the river such as the caddis, stonefly, green drake and pale morning dun.

Of course, river float trips are a key way to experience the lower Deschutes and Salaz, who maintains a Bureau of Land Management special use guide permit, will cover available options, permit require-

ments and timing.

In his business, he emphasizes overnight, multi-day camping trips which cover longer reaches of the river as the most complete river adventure. These longer trips afford exposure to multiple conditions and use of varied techniques, like dry fly, nymphing, streamers, and the new, in-vogue Euro-nymphing.

As a guide for Cascade Outfitters over the past 15 years, Salaz has led many outings to other, productive Oregon rivers such as the Williamson, Rogue and certain coastal waters in search of fall steelhead runs.

His website, www.legendaryflyfishing.com, provides an excellent overview of his experience, interests, and availability.

The Sunriver Anglers Club meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month, specifically, March 17 at 7 p.m.

Those interested in attending this Zoom meeting should contact Rynie Miyashiro at ryniesra@gmail.com for the required permissions and meeting specifications.

Guide Byron Salaz. right, shows off a redband trout caught on the lower Deschutes River.

Fly Tying Corner: Red flashback peasant tail

By Phil Fischer The red flashback pheasant tail was introduced to me

by Fred Foisset at the Hook Fly Shop on one of my very early trips to Sunriver. Foisset recommended it for imitating callibaetis nymphs up on East Lake, where the color variation is a little darker than average.

This fly is a standard flashback pheasant tail nymph but is tied with a dyed red ringneck pheasant tail feather that produces very well in our local Central Oregon lakes and rivers.

Fast forward several years. I fished this pattern on Hosmer Lake during mid-summer, cast-

ing it as tightly to the tule edges as I could. I had numerous strikes and fish to net that day and have not been without this pattern in my box ever since.

In lakes I will fish this pattern under a strike indicator, often moving the fly with short pulls to pop the indicator underwater and allow it to resurface.

I also fish this pattern on an intermediate sink line stripped back in short choppy strips. For still waters I generally use brass beads, as the heavier tungsten beads sink too fast to be realistic. In rivers, I often use the flashback pheasant tail as the top fly, both with brass or tung-

sten beads depending on flow rate and depth, and will attach a lightly weight nymph, such as a serendipity as the dropper.

Experiment and give this pattern a try on our local lakes and rivers this upcoming season.

If you have questions or would like additional informa-

tion about the red flashback pheasant tail pattern, please do not hesitate to email.

Or if you have suggestions on future patterns to feature in this column, I welcome your input.

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Red flashback peasant tail materials list Hook: 718, size 14-18 Bead: Gold or copper bead to match hook size (2.7mm or 7/64” for a size 14) Thread: Ultra 140 Denier, olive Tail: Red pheasant tail fibers Abdomen: Red pheasant tail fibers Thorax: Peacock tail barbs Legs: Hungarian partridge barred feather Wing Case: Red pheasant tail fibers Flash: Mirage tinsel large, opal Tying instructions and steps are being published in video form, and can be found on the Sunriver Anglers Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SunriverAnglers/ or on YouTube at https://youtu.be/0DQHkmzfYtQ.

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A local flair at Sunriver Resort’s Betty Gray Gallery The Betty Gray Gallery at the Sunriver Resort Lodge is currently showing two local artists in a winter showcase.

The downstairs gallery has a unique display of reduction wood block art by Wade Womack. Womack uses the technique, a process involving both carving and color printing, to create a fascinating display of local birds. He has also created hand-painted mats to complement the prints themselves.

Womack was recently honored

by Bend Lifestyle Magazine as a local artist of note, and his simple but elegant work shows his skill.

The upstairs gallery features local painter and pencil artist Lori Orlando. Orlando’s love of color, crisp lines and detail has led her on a journey to discover the media of pastels, colored pencils, acryl-ic, and oils. Her fascination with these media evolved from her passion for color and how it relates to light and shapes. Her realistic style of painting focuses on wildlife, landscapes and still-life. Orlando has several unique still life and outdoor scenes along various themes in her showcase.

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Get your game on at Riverscape Arcade in the Village John Teagarden has brought some of his favorite childhood games to Sunriver to share with community members and tourists.

In December, Teagarden opened Riverscape Arcade in The Village at Sunriver. The two-story arcade currently has 17 games with 10 more on the way. Games include Donkey Kong, NBA Jam, Pac Man, Ms. Pac Man, Asteroids and Mario Brothers. The arcade is family-owned and operated.

Unlike traditional arcades that require quarters, tokens or a card system, Teagarden said Riverscape offers unlimited play for an allotment of time that is purchased. Guests can purchase as little as 30 minutes or as much a full day of time and play the same game or rotate through all of them.

“Riverscape offers a classic arcade experience in a family friendly setting that allows you to enjoy difficult games from the past without the punishment of continuously eating your quarters,” said Teagarden.

John and Lisa Teagarden moved to Sunriver with their two sons, Aiden, 13, and Tyler, 10, more than three years ago to be closer to their family members.

“We are a very outdoors oriented family. We enjoy camping, hiking, RVing, skiing and of course riding the river on floats or paddleboards,” Teagarden said.

Teagarden has always had an interest in how things work.

He has worked in various roles as an engineer including now working as freelance engineer in the Sunriver area. He decided to open Riverscape because he was looking for something more customer facing to see impact of his work on individuals rather than large corporations.

“We wanted to have a busi-

Volunteers fill a storage area with wood (above). Wood collection and splitting is done in all seasons (below).

Rivercape Arcade currently features 17 video games.

John and Lisa Teagarden with their sons, Aiden and Tyler.

ness that would allow the whole family to be involved and exciting for families to visit,” said Teagarden.

When deciding what to name their business, they knew the wanted to incorporate the river but also have a tie to a video game. “Runescape was one of the first online computer games that was released in 2001 and is still played today,” said Teagarden, adding that’s how they

got the idea for Riverscape.

Teagarden’s favorite arcade game is Joust. “It’s very difficult and the epitome of an environment only seen in a video game,” he said. “A human knight riding an ostrich fighting enemy knights riding buzzards.”

His wife Lisa’s favorite games are Centipede and Frogger.

Son Aiden’s favorite game is Robotron 2084, and currently holds three of the arcade’s local high scores. Tyler’s favorite game is Street Fighter 2. He previously held the high score on Galaga but was beat over the last holiday weekend.

The arcade is available for private events such as birthday parties, family get togethers or business gatherings. “We are here to offer fun experiences for everyone,” said Teagarden.

Riverscape Arcade is in building 25 in The Village at Sunriver and is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday through Sunday (closed Tuesday for private events/appointment only). Visit its website at www.sunriverscape.com or call 541-306-5655.

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Firewood program benefits those who are less fortunate

By Mark McConnell The Sunriver Volunteer Firewood Program (SVFP) was formed by members and friends of Sunriver Christian Fellowship (SCF) church in 2019 to carry on the work previously performed for the past 17 years by the Care and Share Firewood Program made up of members of SCF and Holy Trinity churches.

Basically, the SVFP’s purpose is to collect, split, and then deliver free firewood to our less fortunate neighbors in south Deschutes County. Since its inception, well over 2,000 cords of firewood have been distributed.

The group is made up of retired individuals from in and around Sunriver. Most are members of Sunriver Christian Fellowship. The group adopted the nickname “The Wood Chuckers” last year and now have shirts and hats with our logo on them. We normally work for two hours each Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings throughout the year…weather permitting.

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Besides giving away firewood, the team also sells surplus firewood to folks who can afford to pay for it. A little of this money is used to purchase gasoline, oil and hydraulic fuel for our splitters, but the vast majority goes to support the local food bank.

Our base of operations is a lot donated to us off Solar Drive, just outside Sunriver.

All hours involved in the collection, splitting and delivering of the firewood are donated by The Wood Chuckers. The team ranges in age from the mid- to late 60s up to the mid- to late 80s. Because we are all volunteers and have very active lives, no one feels compelled to show up “to work” every workday or feels guilty if they have something else scheduled such as a vacation, doctor appointments, golf, fishing, etc. Some are also “sun-birds” who travel south for the winter.

If you would like to learn more about The Wood Chuckers, or maybe even want to volunteer, please contact John Salzer at 541-420-1931.

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High Desert Museum offerings The High Desert Museum is located about 10 minutes north of Sunriver off Highway 97 and open daily daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum requires face coverings indoors.

Thank you for helping keep our community healthy and safe.

For more information, visit www.highdesertmuseum.org or call 541-382-4754.

Daily schedule events and talks are free with museum admission.

• Living History Interpretation at the 1904 Miller Ranch and Sawmill. Tuesday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Meet the Millers as they welcome you into the past.

Explore how this family lived and supported itself in the High Desert. Help with chores and play games.

• Natural History Walk, 10:30 a.m.

Sometimes referred to as the “Big Empty,” the High Desert isn’t as barren as you think!

Join a museum naturalist for a short walk on museum grounds to learn about the fascinating geography and diverse habitats that support a surprising abundance of plants and animals in the region.

• Bird of Prey Encounter, 11 a.m.

Meet a nonreleasable raptor in the museum’s care. Learn about the unique adaptations of different raptors, their role in the environment and what you can do to ensure their future.

• Carnivore Talk, 12 p.m.

From wolves and cougars to bobcats and black bears, many predatory animals call the High Desert home. Learn how to identify them and hear about their ecology in the region.

• Otter Encounter, 1 p.m.

Explore the role these charismatic animals play in riparian ecosystems of the High Desert.

Where are otters found? What do they eat? How are they an indicator of a healthy river community?

• High Desert Hooves, 2 p.m.

Mammals with hooves, such as mule deer and pronghorn, are some of the most iconic species in the High Desert. Find out how scientists study their migration patterns and manage challenging issues facing these populations.

• Bird of Prey Encounter, 3 p.m.

Meet a nonreleasable raptor in the museum’s care. Learn about the unique adaptations of different raptors, their role in the environment and what you can do to ensure their future.

Other Events • Monday, March 7, 7–8 p.m.

Natural History Pub: Forest Insects of Central Oregon: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Central Oregon is home to a diverse array of forest insects.

Many are highly beneficial to the habitats in which they live, while others have eruptive outbreaks that can significantly impact forest health. Join U.S. Forest Service entomologist Dr. Robbie Flowers to learn more about the tiny inhabitants with whom we share the High Desert. At McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Free, registration required.

RSVP at highdesertmuseum. org/natural-history-pub-march • Wednesday, March 16, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Senior Day. Free admission to all visitors age 65 and older.

• Saturday, March 19, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sky Hunters Raptors take flight overhead in this intimate, indoor demonstration. Experience these powerful predators like never before

as our wildlife specialists showcase the birds’ agility and grace.

Through Saturday, March 26.

More info: highdesertmuseum. org/sky-hunters • Saturday, March 19, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

What was school like in 1885? Imagine attending class in a one-room schoolhouse – all grades, first through eighth, in the same room. Students only spoke when called upon, reading aloud and writing math problems on the chalkboard.

Attend school in 1885 in Silver City and learn about the artifacts in the one-room schoolhouse while students recite the alphabet, count and sing songs for their teacher. Free with museum admission On-going exhibitions • Imagine a World through Sept. 25 This exhibition considers the ambitions, intentions and outcomes (sometimes disastrous) of intentional communities in the High Desert and Western United States over the past half century. It highlights contemporary artists as well, sharing their visions of alternative worlds and futures. Imagine a World invites each of us to reflect on how we are. Free with museum admission. Learn more: highdesert museum.org/imagine-a-world • Carrying Messages: Native Runners, Ancestral Homelands and Awakening through April 1 Through the stories of five Indigenous runners, “Carrying Messages: Native Runners, Ancestral Homelands and Awakening” highlights the historical significance of running in Native cultures in the Western United States and running as an expression of empower-

ment, sovereignty and cultural revitalization today. Free with museum admission. Learn more: highdesertmuseum.org/ carrying-messages • X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out through May 8 The Smithsonian’s National Collection of Fishes represents more than 70 percent of the world’s fish specimens and is the largest and most diverse collection of its kind in the world.

Although the X-rays featured in the national collection were made for research purposes, the strikingly elegant images demonstrate the natural union of science and art and are a vi-

sual retelling of the evolution of fish. X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out features 40 black-andwhite digital prints of different species of fish. Arranged in evolutionary sequence, these X-rays give a tour through the long stream of fish evolution.

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Sunriver Service District board monthly meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting on Feb. 17, 2022. Board members present: John Ralston, Dennis Dishaw, Ron Stephens, Robert Foster, Gerhard Beenen and Tony De Alicante. Absent: Bill Hepburn.

SSD staff present: Chief Cory Darling, Chief Tim Moor, Mindy Holliday, Dana Whitehurst. SROA staff present: Susan Berger, Joe Healy.

in concentrating on communication efforts between the district and owners to educate and inform them of the project, which is going to Sunriver’s county-registered voters seeking approval of a $7 million capital improvement local option levy in May. The district is hosting numerous forums between now and the vote.

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Public input -None Consent Agenda –Approved Jan. 13, 2022 regular SSD board meeting minutes as presented.

–Approved Jan. 14, 2022 special SSD board meeting minutes as presented.

–Approved SROA monthly invoice in the amount of $17,052.93.

–Approved Lynch Murphy McClane LLP invoice in the amount of $5,700. This is the attorney fees for creating MOU documents between the SSD and SROA for a purchase option agreement for the fire station building and a ground lease agreement.

Old business –Public Safety Building update: Most work at this time

New business –Approved an amended motion to appoint Mindy Holliday as interim SSD board administrator for four months following Debbie Baker’s resignation.

–Approved amended Resolution 2022-002 approving the removal Debbie Baker and the addition of Mindy Holliday as signature authority with First Interstate Bank for payroll, capital accounts, etc. for a fourmonth period.

–Approved removal of Debbie Baker and the addition of Mindy Holliday to the Oregon State Treasury LGIP permission for pool contracts with an end date of July 1, 2022.

–Received first drafts of police and fire annual reports.

–Tabled the discussion of SSD elected positions of chair, vice chair & treasurer to the April board meeting.

–A proposed policy to waive

SSD Financial Report Fiscal year-to-date as of January 31, 2022 (unaudited) Total Revenues.................................................... $5,216,847 Police Personnel, Materials & Services................. $1,049,449 Fire Personnel, Materials & Services................... $1,666,880 Bike Patrol........................................................... $28,287 Administrative Services....................................... $1,717,057 (includes $1,500,000 transfer to Reserve Fund)

the $250 “treatment no transport” ambulance response fees for Sunriver property owners failed in a tie vote of the board.

–Received an update on the upcoming FY department budget and it was noted that the budget committee was close to a balanced budget, but “not quite there yet.”

–Tabled Resolution 2022003 to approve the fee schedule as the action to approve a policy waiving a “treatment no transport” ambulance fee failed and now needed to be removed from the fee document.

• Deferred approved department FY 2022/23 Capital Outlay budget requests for two new police cruisers for the police department and a truck deck bed for the fire department until the actual cost of the items could be determined and be included in the budget.

–Approved January 2022 unaudited financials.

–Reviewed January 2022 SROA board meeting minutes.

Chief reports Fire –In January, there were 36 calls for the Sunriver Fire Department, which included 27 EMS calls, 2 motor vehicle accidents, 1 illegal open burn, three 3 public assist and 1 KnoxBox install.

–Participated in several public safety building meetings and

presentations and met with the airport management regarding possible space for a temporary fire station location.

–Held several meetings related to the transition of a new SSD administrator.

–Met with SROA staff and a representative from the State Fire Marshal office regarding wildfire prevention.

–Reserve staffing was down and recruitment to fill open spots is in process.

–Training included flue fires, gas monitors, trauma and cardiac arrest.

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review of the department will happen in March.

–Sgt. Lopez will be assisting COCC as a part-time instructor for their Criminal Justice program. He will also be joining the Sunriver Chamber board to replace Debbie Baker.

–Officers Ross and Wilson attended a radar/lidar training and officer Davis attended an FBI-Law Enforcement Leadership education training.

–Officers are attending in-service training with Bend PD that Police includes DUII investigation –In January, the Sunriver and field sobriety testing, case Police Department received 555 law review, mental health and calls for service, 79 of which taser review. were emergencies. Officers conducted 191 traffic stops, Administration –SSD administrator Debbie responded to 26 suspicious/ prowler calls and 8 animal Baker resigned on Jan. 24. issues, made 18 arrests and Mindy Holliday will take over processed 7 lost/found property administrative duties for the SSD and maintain the fire items.

–Chief Darling noted that department’s administrative call numbers are returning to assistant duties. A revamp of all administrative positions is being pre-pandemic numbers.

–Officer recruitment efforts explored to ensure efficiency and continuity between all posito begin in March.

–Interviews were held to fill tions and departments and may the department’s administrative include both chiefs assuming assistant position as Dana will additional responsibilities, such move to the SSD. A new person as budget management.

–Working with a communiis expected to be in place at cations team to create a camthe police department in midpaign for the public safety March.

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Progress on SSD’s Public Safety Building project

By Bill Hepburn As chair of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board and Public Safety Building Task Force, I am excited to inform each of you on the progress made towards our new Public Safety Building project.

Did you realize: • the current fire and police facilities do not comply with code requirements for an “essential facility” or the National Fire Protection Association standards?

• if a police officer takes a suspect into custody there is no holding cell in Sunriver?

Instead, the detainee is placed in a Sunriver patrol car where another police officer must always monitor him/her. Then the detainee is driven to Bend for booking. This can take an officer up to two to three hours away from serving the Sunriver community for each of these instances.

• the police station does not have a secure entrance, evidence space, or private space for a victim of a crime to be interviewed?

• the fire station’s roof design creates ice in front of the area where all the fire trucks and ambulances exit to respond to 911 calls?

• there is no decontamination area at the police department nor in the main area of the fire department where staff return from emergencies? Police officers and firefighters become contaminated with blood borne pathogens, carcinogens, or become dirty or wet in the course of their duties and have no ability to decontaminate properly.

• both departments have more female employees than at any

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time in department history, but do not have appropriate gender-neutral facilities?

• there are numerous other insufficiencies and deficiencies in the facilities?

Clearly the need is now to remedy these building deficiencies and better support the safety of our community.

The SSD board has been working on issues regarding upgrading the facilities. After looking at many options, remodeling the current fire station building to incorporate both the needs of fire and police departments is the most economical solution. Staying in the same location also provides the ability to be centrally

located in Sunriver for the best response times.

The new Public Safety Building plan allows for a few shared spaces for the Police and Fire Departments providing greater efficiencies and collaborations.

In addition, there will be a meeting/gathering space for community members to utilize.

The board has made significant progress towards securing the financing for the building project. We estimate the total cost of the project to be $1618 million. One of the most

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important financial goals of the board and task force was to limit the financial impact of the project on Sunriver property owners. I believe we have accomplished that in a number of ways: • By remodeling the existing fire station and creating an addition for the Police Department, the project is more cost-effective than building a new structure.

• In January, your Service District Board approached the Deschutes County Commis-

sioners for funds to support this project and successfully obtained an $8 million commitment, generated from the Transient Room Tax. • The Sunriver Service District will contribute $3 million toward the project from its reserve fund.

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Sunriver Brewing to open Bend ‘Eastside Pub’ Sunriver Brewing Company will open its fourth pub at Neff Place in Bend. The “Eastside Pub,” which will occupy the former Jackson’s Corner space, is scheduled to open before summer of this year. The location at 1500 NE Neff Road sits across from the St. Charles Hospital campus in Bend.

“We are looking forward to being part of another wonderful neighborhood,” said Karin Devencenzi, CEO of Sunriver Brewing Company. “We are so grateful for our team and for everyone who has supported us over the last decade, especially the last two years. We’re really happy to put more of our energies into what we love doing… celebrating great beer and food with our community.”

The Eastside Pub is 4,000 square feet and will seat about 120 inside and another 40 outside on a dog-friendly patio.

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 FTA = Failure to Appear GOA = Gone On Arrival

“We are focusing on a number of exciting new concepts,” said Jay Junkin, owner of Jackson’s Corner. “When Sunriver Brewing approached us about the space, we thought what a great opportunity to bring these visions to life. We are full of such gratitude to have been able to serve and connect with so many incredible beings!” said Junkin.

The pub will be pouring Sunriver Brewing core brands along with many limited release and seasonal beers. “I’ve

spent the best 17 years of my life in Central Oregon, the majority of which I resided in the great neighborhoods of East Bend – lots of fond memories from homes in the Larkspur, Mountain View and Orchard districts” says Brett Thomas, Director of Brewing Operations. “The entire Sunriver Brewing team is looking forward to sharing our culture of quality and bringing our award-winning craft beer to our new neighbors on the eastside of town,” said Thomas.

MIP = Minor In Possession OSP = Oregon State Police RP = Reporting Person R&Rs = Rules & Regulations SCMC = St. Charles Medical Center SFD = Sunriver Fire Department SFST = Standardized Field Sobriety Test UTL = Unable To Locate

1-3 Officer was dispatched to a non-injury MVA involving two vehicles on South Century Drive and assisted owners with exchanging information. There was minimal damage to each vehicle.

1-5 Arrived on scene of a MVA which had just occurred on southbound Highway 97 at milepost 148. There were no injuries, but the vehicle required a tow due to damage.

1-6 Initiated a traffic stop on Highway 97 near milepost 148 for speeding. The driver was cited and released for having misdemeanor level suspended driving privileges in Oregon.

1-7 Assisted a vehicle with a dead battery at a Beaver Drive location.

Officer used a mobile jump device and the vehicle started without incident.

1-8 Officer self-dispatched to a cold burglary at the Sunriver Lodge.

1-8 Traffic stop conducted near the intersection of Caldera Springs Drive and South Century Drive. After performing an investigation, the driver was arrested for DUII. 1-9 Traffic stop on Ponderosa Road revealed the driver was a protected party in a no contact release agreement from the passenger. The passenger was taken into custody and lodged at DAJ. 1-10 Took report of a cold criminal mischief that occurred in The Village at Sunriver.

1-12 Conducted a traffic stop at South Century and Old Wood Road, which resulted in a citation issued to the driver. Officer also confiscated the plates on the vehicle and logged it into evidence, as they were registered to a different vehicle.

1-12 Officer performed a traffic stop on Highway 97 at mile marker 159. While officer was citing the driver, additional officer arrested the passenger for a felony parole violation.

1-13 Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office had a vehicle elude them. After the suspect was arrested, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office requested for Highway 97 northbound to be closed temporarily for safety and evidence collection. Sunriver officer closed the northbound highway at milepost 151 for approximately 10 minutes.

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Spring into action to prepare your home and property for fire season

By Jim Bennett Ask anyone who has lived in Central Oregon what the weather is like during the winter, and they’ll most likely tell you it could range from the low negatives to nearly 70 degrees, snow one day, and be warm enough the next to make you think spring has arrived.

At the time of this writing, it’s early February and the weather feels springlike and is such a gift but depending on how long the warm weather and low precipitation lasts, it could translate to drought and trouble for the summer months.

Without the aid of a crystal ball, hopefully weather at the time of publication is a little more seasonal to help us prepare for the long, hot, and usually

dry, summer.

March is many times the transition period with minimal snow on the ground, sunny skies and temps that tease of spring. Anticipating the typical for March, it’s the perfect time for preparing our yards for the fire season to help insure we’ve done everything on our property to be prepared.

Start with a full and complete walk around your entire property. Sometimes fire hazards can be blatantly obvious, other times we need to look a little further to find those dangerously flammable items that, in a wildfire incident, can cause massive destruction.

The more obvious are the ground debris. Remove those piles of pine needles and the

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1-15 Responded to a wrong way driver on Highway 97 near Cottonwood Road. The driver crashed into a fixed object and was issued a citation. No one was injured in the crash.

1-18 A dark colored Ford F150 collided with a street sign at circle 10. The driver left the scene prior to officer arrival.

1-19 Report of an MVA at Circle 10 and Cottonwood Road.

1-20 Report of a cold MVA (vehicle vs condo) that occurred at Fremont Crossing condos.

1-20 Report of a suspicious male walking around a house on Shag Bark.

He was carrying a yellow folder with him. The male walked around the entire residence taking pictures and then left.

1-21 A wallet and its contents were turned in at the Sunriver Police Department. All found property was submitted for safekeeping.

1-21 Subject was arrested for DUII on Beaver Drive.

1-22 Officer observed an occupied vehicle on the shoulder of Highway 97 near milepost 153. The driver had misdemeanor level suspended driving privileges and displayed signs of alcohol impairment. The driver was issued criminal citations for DUII and criminal driving while suspended.

1-23 Officer responded to Mt. Baker Lane for a 911 hang up. The subjects were intoxicated and responsible for the call.

1-23 Responded to a dispute involving two roommates on Alta Lane.

Officer separated the parties and learned that neither was injured. The roommates agreed to stay away from one another for the remainder of the night.

1-25 Conducted a traffic stop on Fireglass Lane. The driver’s driving privileges had been suspended, and was subsequently issued a citation in lieu of custody.

1-26 Officer assisted in locating two wandering brown and white boxer dogs, named Ruby and Hank on Plover Lane. They were both last seen on the north side of the Woodlands Golf Course. UTL. 1-28 Officer performed a traffic stop and learned the driver had taken the plates off a vehicle that was sold for scrap and placed it on the Ford Aerostar.

1-28 Subject lost her Rayban sunglasses while on a bike ride. Will contact subject, if located.

1-28 Responded to the Sunriver Country Store for a shoplifting incident.

1-28 Followed up on an email sent to the Sunriver Police Department regarding a possible nuisance property on Mugho Lane. Investigation determined the property does not qualify as a nuisance under ordinance 5.08.

1-29 Responded to a call of a missing juvenile on Pine Cone Lane. The juvenile was located prior to officer arrival. Contact made with the juvenile and his father. They were safe and heading back to their rental.

1-31 Subject lost their iPhone, credit card and debit card in the Village.

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branches that have fallen during winter storms. Why? Imagine a fire, even outside of Sunriver that is throwing up embers that come raining down inside the community. If they land on dirt that’s where it will end. If they land on dry forest debris, then we all know what will happen.

Now, imagine embers raining down, where else could they take hold and begin to ignite debris? How about those needles and debris sitting in our house gutters or in the valleys of the roof, maybe on the deck out back? Message is simple, clean them up!

Those piles of firewood that we ignored – thinking what hazard do they pose in the winter – and I’ll eventually get to them? Now’s the time to get them cleared out. When we look at how things burn, there are those that burn and burn out quickly such as pine needles and light weeds. Imagine a log on fire, or multiple logs on fire.

The burn time on those is much longer causing greater damage and making suppression even more difficult.

Look for those branches

that are near or touching your roof or other flammable areas around your home, such as garbage enclosures, decks, privacy walls, etc. and take appropriate measures to separate them from the flammables.

Over the next couple of months, we will be focusing further on what you can do around your home to prepare for summer and the fire season, but now is the time to start.

SROA has great information for all property owners on ladder fuels (flammable materials such as tree branches, that can act as a “ladder” when near the ground and allow fire to spread up into the treetops creating much more disastrous situations) at www.sunriverowners. org/departments/natural-resources. The site also includes information on permitting and rules for removal of vegetation and trees.

Another great community resource is Project Wildfire.

Created by Deschutes County ordinance, Project Wildfire is the community organization that facilitates, educates, disseminates, and maximizes com-

munity efforts toward effective fire planning and mitigation.

For more information, visit projectwildfire.org Speaking of spring, the “biking” season will again be in full force. Before the official start of the season, there’s nothing like a nice ride throughout our community with very few users.

It can be easy to be a little more relaxed on the rules when riding with so few users, but the rules are there for the safety of all users (bikers, joggers, walkers, families with strollers and other users) and you never know what’s around the next bend.

Take time now to refresh your knowledge of Sunriver pathway rules at www.sunriverowners. org/community/public-safety-rules/pathway-rules-safety and visit the police department’s page at www.sunriverpd.org/ bike-patrol for some additional tips on safe trail usage for all users. file due to heavy traffic, do so. Be courteous.

Here comes spring!

–Jim Bennett is the public information officer for the Sunriver Fire Department.

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Sunriver Mens Golf Club: From the cooler to the oven; opening SRMGC season imminent

By Paul Grieco Never thought I’d say it, but we sure could use more snow and/or rain locally. According to local weather data our local reservoirs with perhaps one exception, are way below normal levels for this time of year and will remain so unless we see some more precipitation than what has occurred through mid-winter. Climate change is almost universally picked as the culprit, and it’s hard to argue as warmth records have been set for the region during this early part of the new year. Local farmers need the moisture more than we average daily water consumers, and the golf courses can use it, too. Fingers crossed, rain dances danced, and prayers sent above for a positive outcome – whatever your proclivity, please exercise it.

With all of that said, the

“If it goes right, it’s a slice. If it goes left, it’s a hook. If it goes straight, it’s a miracle.”

–Anonymous Sunriver Mens Golf Club (SRMGC) official start to the season is set for April 6 at Crosswater, preceded by an annual breakfast slated for the Grille at Crosswater, if COVID protocols will allow it. The early call is that we will have our more normal fete replete with a great breakfast and some important club news to share, before heading out to the fabulous Crosswater course for our opening round. Sign up early to guarantee a breakfast spot and a golf slot.

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leading to an early thaw and ability to prep the fairways and greens effectively. In past years the Resort has opened one of the courses (typically the Meadows) as early as March. Stay tuned for email alerts from the club and the Resort.

through his flight. On top of these official weekly events are four Resort Cup events pitting Sunriver against three other local resorts monthly June through September, and the Sunriver Cup, a Ryder-Cup style of event over two days, in which Sunriver and Crosswater vie for a beautiful trophy and bragging rights (Sunriver narrowly leads this series, 7 to 6).

Both cups require qualifying.

There are monetary prizes and some handsome trophies to be won, various formats to be played, featuring individual to two- and four-man teams in flighted and non-flighted events.

Full slate of events scheduled Our very efficient and hard-working competition chairman, Davis Wightman (along with the invaluable help of head pro Chris Points) devised a SRMGC full and great slate membership of official SRMGC benefits events from our In addition to official opening of the above, other April 6 through the reasons to belong Nov. 2 proposed to the SRMGC inclose to the golf clude playing our season. There are Davis Wightman, official golf events 32 regular week- competition director of on two premier ly events held al- the SRMGC. courses, Meadows most exclusively and Woodlands on Wednesday mornings, in- (both stocked with state-ofcluding flighted match play the-art-electric carts), with starting in early June which guaranteed morning tee times adds up to two additional events and four shotgun events over depending on one’s progression the season. Other fine area

courses are played as well depending on the event. There are weekly prizes awarded in team play or individual play, as well as KPs and skins along with a season long 18-hole challenge. “Pro-style” results are posted within hours of play and tracked cumulatively for end of year awards and recognition. All skill levels are welcome. Perhaps the greatest bonus of all is that many members regularly play in friendly competitions on other days of the week, leading to loads 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 winners, with many wonderful raffle and auction prizes.

New members welcome New members are welcome.

Sunriver residency is not a requirement. Find the SRMGC online at www.srmensgolf. com. For more information email SRMGC president Dave Buhaly at srvrbvrdave@icloud. com or me at the email address listed below.

–Paul J. Grieco is handicap chairman of the SRMGC. Email pjg3sr@gmail.com

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Book clubs continue via Zoom this spring

By Deon Stonehouse Spring is arriving! Sunday, March 20 is the Spring Equinox and Sunday, March 13 Daylight Savings returns (yay!) with a whole hour more of daylight. After spending the day out walking your dog, biking the pathways, or prepping the garden, relax for an evening with a good book then attend Book Club for a lively discussion.

Our Book Clubs are meeting via Zoom at 6 p.m. on Mondays. If you would like to attend a discussion, email sunriverbooks@ sunriverbooks.com March 7 Mystery Book Club discusses “The Delightful Life of a Suicide Pilot” by Colin Cotterill.

Set in Laos in 1981, Dr. Siri Paiboun has retired from his position as Laos’ official coroner. These days he helps

his wife, Madam Daeng (a former freedom fighter) in her wildly popular noodle shop and hunts without much success for a few good books to read.

Easy access to great literature is not a hallmark of communist Laos, a poor country finding the idealistic goals of their long struggle for self-rule to have fallen short of reality. They are in their 70s and could be expected to take life easy now, but both are used to adventures.

Although Siri is retired, he is far more proficient than his lackadaisical replacement.

Thus, when the politically sensitive case of wealthy Vietnamese man, Buk Sok Thinh, who fell to his death on a remote trail, presents a few puzzles, Chief Inspector Phosy indicates Siri might take a look at the

corpse. Two women are fighting over the wealth, the man’s wife, and his mistress. If it is found that he was pushed by one or the other, that would eliminate her claim. Two governments, two angry women, and a ton of money make for a highly volatile combination. Therefore, the investigation into the death of this foreign national is of importance to the chief inspector.

Around this time, a package addressed to Siri is delivered to the noodle shop. Inside is the diary of a Japanese soldier, Toshi, written partly in Japanese and partly in Lao. The soldier was part of the occupation during World War II. Desperate for reading material, Siri dives in and discovers a mystery. In order to find the truth about Toshi, Siri and Daeng will have to travel to

Thakhek. It promises to be an adventure, and that is fine with Siri and Daeng.

There is a bit of the paranormal, Siri has a close relationship with ancient spirits.

March 28 Fiction Book Club discusses “Cloud Cuckoo Land” by Anthony Doerr, author of the Pulitzer Prize winning “All The Light We Cannot See.” This is an ambitious novel that reaches back across the ages and into the future.

Lives lived centuries apart are bound together by an ancient book written by Diogenes.

In a distant future Konstance sits in isolation in a ship headed for a far-off planet. On scraps of paper, she inscribes passages from the book. In 2020 Zeno, the 86-year-old translator of Diogenes’ book, is in an Idaho library with a group of children preparing a play of the story. Meanwhile, unaware of the theatric rehearsal going on

Last chance for tickets to see ‘The Odd Couple (Female Version)’

By Janet Grant Sunriver Stars Community Theater is thrilled to enter its 10th anniversary season with this month’s performance of Neil Simon’s revision of his hugely successful comedy, “The Odd Couple,” directed by local veteran actor and director, Ron Pugh.

Tickets run $17 for adults, $12 for youth 18 and under, and are now available at sunriverstars.org. The production which will take place at 7 p.m.

March 4, 5, 10 and 11 and at 2 p.m. March 12 at The DOOR in the Sunriver Business Park.

“The Odd Couple (Female Version)” sees the lead characters transformed into Olive Madison and Florence Unger.

Olive and their group of girlfriends are enjoying their weekly Trivial Pursuit night in Olive’s messy and ill-equipped apartment. Florence arrives during the game, fresh from being left by her husband. Fearful that the neurotic Florence might attempt suicide, Olive invites her to move in as her roommate.

However, where Olive is messy, untidy, and unconcerned about the state of her apartment, Florence is obsessively clean, tidy, and obsessed with hygiene. The opposites soon clash and when Olive organizes a double-date with the Costazuela brothers, their differences come to a head.

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of the Spoon,” a dinner theater-style show, and conclude in the fall with an all-ages production of “OZ” co-directed

by Victoria Kristy and SSCT president, Michele Hans. For more information and updates, subscribe to the SSCT mailing list at www.sunriverstars.org or follow on Facebook.

the key players get to do or say funny stuff – everyone gets the chance to hear laughter after they speak, which is always thrilling for an actor, especially the newbies.”

The cast is evenly split between theater veterans such as Quesada, and newcomers, plus two different real-life married couples. Rick and Gayle LaHusen are one of those – Rick was simply cast because he brought his wife to the audition and

ended up being the only male in the room.

“He nailed it – they both did,” said Pugh. “I love working with veterans because all I have to do is stay out of their way, for the most part. But the newcomers bring a level of energy and enthusiasm that infects the entire cast and crew – the perfect storm.”

SSCT will continue its 10th anniversary season in June with “Mamma Mia! The Secret

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within, Seymour plans an act of violence to serve a higher cause.

In 1439, in Constantinople, Anna sits by her sister, Maria, in the sewing room where a nun watches over the orphans as they work from dawn to dusk.

In 1453 Omeir was plucked from his village along with the two oxen he raised from calves to serve the Sultan in his siege of Constantinople.

Each of them faces adversity and is comforted by Diogenes’ story of a young man who yearns to be become a bird to reach the Cloud Cuckoo Land in the sky.

Doerr takes the reader into a world of infinite possibilities that stretches across time into the dreams that bind us. Doerr is a remarkably sensitive and talented author, each of the characters is developed with empathy and insight.

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In February, the Deschutes County Commissioners voted to authorize a $8 million, 10year Capital Improvement Levy to be included on the May 17th ballot for Sunriver voters. Approval of this levy will be the last piece needed to fund the entire project. If approved, the levy rate will be $0.47 per $1,000 of tax assessed valuation for each property in Sunriver. For a house assessed at $400,000, the levy would cost the homeowner an additional $188 each year for up to 10 years on their property taxes.

The time to upgrade our public safety facilities is now.

The need for new facilities has been shown. Interest rates are still low, inflation is a concern

but waiting for prices to fall may not be a good bet. Also, there is no guarantee that the Transient Room Tax fund will remain as robust as it is now, which could decrease the amount of future financial support for the project from the county. The Sunriver Service District board and task force have worked hard to present a project that is cost effective, efficient, and at the most minimal cost to Sunriver property owners as possible.

This will be a building that will serve the public safety needs for Sunriver for the next 50 years.

Our first responders have always taken care of us, now it’s time for us to take care of them.

More information about the Public Safety Building can be found at www.sunriversd.org.

Please email ssdadmin@sun riversd.org with any questions or feedback.

Rotary’s annual wine event fundraiser coming up

By Lee Haroun Many activities take place each year in Sunriver, so it’s not too early to put the local Rotary club’s 20th Annual Wine Raffle, Dinner & Community Benefit Auction on your calendar. The date for this year’s event is Sunday, May 22.

Taking place in Sunriver Resort’s Great Hall, the event will feature a delicious dinner and the chance to support the club’s foundation by participating in the silent and live auctions. A wine wall, featuring “secret” bottles of wine selling for $30, will be offered again this year.

Last year’s elegant, outdoor event was a big success, netting more than $60,000 to support Rotary’s grants to vetted local nonprofits such as CASA, Habitat for Humanity and the

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building project to ensure owners are educated and informed about the project and upcoming ballot levy.

–Met with Budget Committee member Bette Butler to update the budget spreadsheets.

The first review of the budget by the board will be in March and adopted in April before submission to Deschutes County in May. Other business –February meeting topics include approval of police and fire

annual reports; first reading of the 2022/23 budget and report on the first quarterly meeting between the SSD board chair and SROA board president.

–The next regular meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is scheduled for Thursday, March 17, 3 p.m.

Directions for attending the meeting virtually are posted on the SROA calendar under the SSD meeting date.

–The meeting adjourned at 4:56 p.m.

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As COVID continues its presence in our communities, the organizations dedicated to helping families and seniors are more in need of financial assistance than ever.

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in several ways: • Sponsor a table for eight for $1000.

• Donate items for the auctions. Print and fill out the Auction Item form on the Rotary website: https://sunriver-lapinerotary.org/ under the Wine Raffle Dinner tab, then drop off your donation at the First Interstate Bank in Sunriver.

For more information, contact Bea Hatler at 541-788-2274 or beal1301@gmail.com • Attend the event. Fill out the Event Registration form on the club’s website under the Wine Raffle Dinner tab and give to a Rotary member or mail to the address given on the form. You will be contacted and assigned a table.

• Bid for auction items • Purchase “paddles up” items.

• Buy wine raffle tickets from a club member.

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The Wooden Jewel returns to Sunriver

By Andrea Hine It all started in the seventh grade, when a self-confessed tomboy accompanied her classmates on a field trip to limestone caves along the Mississippi River. Having read about rocks, gems and fossils in school, she began scavenging through the dirt in hopes of finding a treasure. Not only did she uncover a trilobite fossil from millions of years ago, but she also found her lifelong passion which eventually led to a career in gemology, multiple awards, and a retail store in Sunriver – The Wooden Jewel.

Featuring contemporary, designer jewelry by 30 local and regional artists, as well as wood sculptures and fine art, The Wooden Jewel is co-owned by Denise Bryant and her husband Michael, himself an acclaimed sculptor and jewelry designer whose pieces are on display. First opened in 2013, The Wooden Jewel just relocated back to

The Village at Sunriver after a three-year sojourn in downtown Bend.

“We wanted to reach a yearround customer base with steady foot traffic in order to grow our business, and have no regrets at having made that decision,” said Bryant. “We gained some wonderful new clients in Bend, some of whom have already followed us back here.”

As Bryant elaborated, “Our hearts have always been in Sunriver. And we’re thrilled with our new location. It’s a beautiful, 1,100-square-foot space with windows on two sides so that people walking through the village can see us coming and going.”

Since re-opening in November, the Bryants have been met with an overwhelming, loving reception. “People we know from before even just pop their heads in the door to say, ‘welcome back.’ It has been

wonderful,” she said.

Bryant explained her criteria for bringing new designers on board. “I decide what gaps in merchandise I’d like to fill, and look for good execution, quality and distinctiveness in their pieces.” Jewelry prices range from $29 for a silver pendant to wedding, diamond and custom items. The average price point is $800.

Whatever a customer’s interest or budget, Bryant wants everyone who walks through the doors to feel comfortable and be treated with courtesy and respect. “This was true starting with my first retail venture in 2000 – a 230-square-foot store in Big Sky, Montana – and it’s just as true today,” she said.

When not elegantly attired and coiffed for workdays at The Wooden Jewel, Bryant lives in the area with her husband and two dogs: Kona (a 10-year-old labradoodle) and Bella (a black Labrador puppy). Chickens

Wooden Jewel’s owners look for ‘good execution, quality and distinctiveness’ in the pieces they sell.

complete the family’s pastoral picture. Bryant admits she is “still a tomboy” and usually dons boots, jeans and T-shirts.

“I don’t even wear any jewelry,” she admitted.

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For more information, visit www.thewoodenjewel.com or call 541-593-4151.

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In one scenario, the bad actor posts a fake job online and directs you to the verification company. You complete the process, and the bad actor comes back and asks for your login or verification info to finish processing your application. He accesses the account and uses your profile to apply for unemployment in one or more states.

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Letter from Readers CHORUS OF ONE (or TWO)

Support levy for Sunriver’s Public Safety Building

By Ron Schmid Sunriver Police Chief Darling and Fire Chief Moor have developed exceptional teams of dedicated and highly trained police officers and firefighter-paramedics that professionally serve the residents and guests of Sunriver. The community has provided our first responders with modern equipment and vehicles to enable them to accomplish their critical missions.

However, the facilities out of which our first responders work are subpar and do not meet even minimal levels of public safety building standards.

Our police station does not allow our officers to properly hold and interview suspects nor does it allow for the effective interview of victims.

The fire station has no place for firefighter-paramedics to decontaminate after returning from a fire or vehicle accident.

The current living quarters in the station cannot accommodate both male and female firefighter-paramedics. These are just a few of the deficiencies in the existing facilities which compromise the ability of our first responders to effectively

accomplish their missions.

It is time for our community to step up and support our first responders by providing them with a modern Public Safety Building to house both our Sunriver Fire and Police departments. The Sunriver Service District is asking voters to approve a levy of 47 cents per thousand of assessed valuation (not market value) of your home to help fund the remodel and construction of a new Public Safety Building. This would add about $188 annually to the tax bill of a home assessed at $400,000. The levy will last for only 10 years at which time it will go away.

The Sunriver Service District will contribute three million dollars from its working capital towards the construction of the facility and Deschutes County has committed an additional eight million from Transit Room Tax funds. A YES vote on the levy measure will provide the additional seven million dollars necessary to build this much needed Public Safety Building. So please support Sunriver’s first responders and vote YES on May 17!

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It’s our turn to take care of our first responders

By Doug Seator I have lived in Sunriver as a full-time resident since 1998 and was a part of the group that created the Sunriver Service District almost 20 years ago. I have been a district board chair and director, on the Fire Department Civil Service Commission for nine years and have volunteered with the Citizens Patrol for 23 years.

This gives me an opportunity to have an inside view of both departments, and to see and experience the deficiencies firsthand.

The police department doesn’t meet any industry standard. There is a lack of adequate security throughout the entire department, there are no holding cells, no decontamination

area, and no covered or secured parking. When an officer arrests someone for a DUII, they must drive to Bend to test blood alcohol levels, write reports, and book the person into jail – this can take up to three hours. The officer is out of Sunriver, not serving the members of our community, just because we don’t have the right facilities.

Years ago, I can remember a Sunriver officer was being targeted by a frustrated individual. One day the officer was going home, and someone had loosened the lug nuts on his car and the tire fell off while he was driving. Fortunately, nobody was hurt, but this shows the lack of security for our officers, their vehicles, and the department.

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When the fire building was first built, 25 years ago, it met all industry standards. However, in the last 25 years industry standards have changed and now there are numerous deficiencies. There are structural issues with the roof trusses, no storage for firefighter gear, no decontamination room to properly clean up after calls, and no clean room to fill the air tanks they wear on fire calls.

The Public Safety Building will bring both our police and fire departments up to safety and building standards and ensure long lasting protection to Sunriver and other areas in south Deschutes County.

I ask you to join me in supporting the Public Safety Building. Vote yes May 17.

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Submit via www.sunriverowners.org and go to Documents & Forms > Classified Ad Submission

classifieds CUSTOM FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS Stop in Wild Poppy Florist for the freshest custom arrangements.

We also carry locally-made gifts.

Delivery available to Sunriver, Three Rivers, Bend and La Pine.

Call 541-593-2027 or online at www.bendoregonflorist.com Thank you for your support!

AUTO WILD

NEED YOUR HOME CLEANED? Cleaning services available!

Specializing in everything from vacation homes to construction clean ups and everything in between!! We do everything!

Licensed and bonded.

Fresh and So Klean Klean Cleaning Services LLC contact Sarah, 541-280-7222 or pghensley@gmail.com AUTO WOODALL

CLEANING SERVICES K2 Business Services, LLC has been cleaning inside Sunriver and the outlying areas since 1989. We specialize in cleaning of residential private homes for year-round residents and in privately owned family vacation homes that are used by family and extended family. Licensed and insured. Email KKBendOregon@yahoo.com or text/call Sarah at 541-610-8613 & 541-419-9248 AUTO KIELTY

HOT TUB MAINTENANCE Repair, Service and Sales. Excellent customer service at affordable rates.

Your local Cal Spas dealer.

Three Rivers Pool & Spa. www.threeriverspoolandspa.com 541-410-2494 AUTO THREE

SNOW REMOVAL Driveway snow plowing and snow blowing. No contracts; on call work only. General contracting, licensed, bonded, insured since 1992 CCB #97643, Tubs Alive, Inc. 541-593-5163

DEPENDABLE 5 STAR QUALITY VACATION RENTAL CLEANING Specializing in owner-operated vacation rentals. I will be your eyes and ears for everything your rental needs. Convenient monthly invoicing.

I have excellent references, long-time employees, quality products too. www.vacationrentalcleans.com Donna James 541-410-1770 Girl Friday Cleaning AUTO JAMES

TUBS ALIVE Hot tub, deck repair and refinishing, sales, installation, inspections and maintenance in Sunriver since 1992! 541-593-5163 www.tubsalive.com License #97643, bonded, insured.

AUTO TUBS

HOME SERVICES & MAINTENANCE A1HomeServices for your vacation rental needs.

Spa services, maintenance, yard care, security checks. Licensed, bonded and insured CCB #229890 541-797-8182, 541-633-6544 AUTO A1

AUTO TUBS

BRIDGEPORT CONSTRUCTION Honest, reliable small remodeling contractor. 40 years experience.

Call Will at 503-309-0790.

Many references available.

Licensed/Bonded/Insured. ccb#76152

NORTHERN LIGHTS ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS Residential & light commercial electrical contractor. I do the small jobs that the big guys don’t have time for. Licensed/Bonded/Insured CCB# 235868 503-509-9353 lectricfred@gmail.com

PD 2022 PICKENS

AUTO TRUMMEL

PET SITTING In your home while you are away, or will walk/feed daily, etc. For information, call Bonnie Rogers at 541-419-4647 Sunriver references available.

6/22 ROG

PROJECT ORGANIZATION We organize pantries, closets, garages and more. $40/hour with a 3-hour minimum. Call Sarah at 541-610-8613 AUTO KIELTY

VACATION RENTAL CLEANING I have owned a cleaning business on Maui from 2006 to 9/21. After living on Maui for 16yrs we are relocating full time to our home in La Pine. I have experience with vacation rentals, real estate cleans, move out cleans, and construction cleans. I am licensed/insured and have excellent references!

DiAnna 808-268-5496 mamascleaningmaui@yahoo.com

SR BLIND LADY Bend Window Works/Bend Blinds has a special just for Sunriver area homeowners for new or replacement window treatments!

Free laser measure, free take down/disposal of old blinds, free installation! And remember, fresh new blinds help rental homes rent faster! BendWindowWorks.com 541-593-8372

HOME RESTORATION & UPGRADES Kitchen, bath and living space.

Custom railings, gates and metalwork.

Affordable, custom craftsmanship.

Call Ken Olson Building and Design, LLC. 541-213-8861 Licensed/Insured CCB #205419

AUTO BWW

ARE YOU HAVING INTERNET PROBLEMS?

KT PET CARE Offering reliable and safe pet care.

Serving Sunriver and surrounding areas. Services include: in home pet sitting, dog walking, small animals too! Call today 608-921-4765.

AUTO WELLS

PAINT, STAIN & PRESSURE WASH 10% off Interior paint or stain if you mention this ad. Call Earth & Sky Construction and Paint today 541-815-7469 AUTO EARTH

AUTO OLSON

Need help with TVs, Audio, Internet and Smart Devices? Loud & Clear A/V Systems has 20+ years of experience. 541-241-6262 CCB#231436 AUTO RING

SNOW REMOVAL Licensed, bonded, reliable snow removal for driveways & decks.

Call Dan at 541-593-9920.

CCB#54565 AUTO CLEARWATER

AUTO WHITE

HAIR SALON Salon Sunriver. The styling studio of Chelly Kantola has moved to a new location. 55578 Lazy River Drive.

By Appointment only.

541-598-0505 AUTO KONTOLA

NEW CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING New homes, Kitchen & Bathroom remodeling, Additions. 35 years of experience. Desert Enterprises, Inc. CCB #181623 Ron @ 541-788-7574

REMODEL & ADDITIONS Decks, windows, tile, miscellaneous carpentry and roof repair.

Ryan Carroll 541-420-0675 ryancarrollconstruction.com CCB #193727 AUTO CARROLL

AUTO DESERT

HOME HEALTH CARE Experienced health care worker, specializing in Alzheimer and Dementia care is seeking full/ part time employment. Duties: Light housekeeping, meals, personal care, daily tasks and activities, Monitor medications, grocery shopping, assist with medical appointments and transportation. Contact Deborah Bringer @ 541-337-9067 AUTO BERINGER

JILL OF ALL TRADES HOUSE CLEANING Private and rental homes in Sunriver and La Pine. Better business accredited. 541-536-3086

NEED A RELIABLE PERSON FOR: • Security home checks • Take care of mail and plants • Sewing projects Serving the Sunriver area for over 45 years. Call me, Grace Phillips.

It’s a matter of trust!

541-788-0199 AUTO PHILLIPS

PARTNERS IN GRIME We are a local cleaning company providing vacation cleans residential clean and much more please give us a call if you have any questions.

541-668-2390

EQUESTRIAN CAMP Three Rivers Equestrian Center offers Equestrian Camp teaching horse handling and riding skills. March 21st-25th. Summer dates TBA. Lessons and Private Rides available.

541-213-8908 AUTO HOWELL

HOUSEKEEPING Resort & residential services.

Back-to-backs, deep cleans, live-in cleans, COVID cleans. Call or text 541-213-0399. Ask for Nancy.

Email: rrs30@netzero.net 5/22 KIRKPATRICK

AUTO BUNN

04/22 COCHRAN

SROA OWNERS: CONNECTING WITH YOUR HOA Visit SROA & SHARC Websites

CLASSIFIED AD RATES

General Email: infosroa@srowners.org Contact the Board: sroaboard@srowners.org Attend a Monthly Board Meeting: Visit the website calendar for dates

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THE CENTRAL OREGON

Market Leader NOW PENDING

NOW PENDING

MLS# 220135814

MLS# 220138802

MLS# 220137120

17647 MUIR LANE #8

56832 BESSON RD

17050 SHAWNEE CIRCLE

SUNRIVER | Reverse living floorplan with wrap around front/rear deck allows plenty of outdoor living and plenty of space for your family to gather. Vaulted great room with river rock gas fireplace, an open kitchen with center island plus a spacious primary suite. Two guest suites with large bonus room. Triple car garage.

BEND | Located just 4 miles from Sunriver at the headwaters of Spring River this spectacular home sits on .86 acres and offers plenty of space. Sunroom and the huge back deck. Wood burning fireplace, built in bookshelves and access to the side and back deck area. Two large deck areas, a hot tub and a gazebo.

$1,600,000 | 3 BD | 5 BA | 2,793 SF

BEND | Beautiful custom-built Lincoln Log home on 16.49 acres.

Enjoy privacy & views of extensive landscaping. Vaulted great room, wood ceilings, wood-burning fireplace with a custom Walnut mantle & radiant heated floors. Attached 2 car garage. 30x40 heated stick built shop with RV door & a single car heated garage attached off the back. 24x40 covered parking area for utility trailers & equipment.

$1,400,000 | 4 BD | 3 BA | 3,424 SF

$1,400,000 | 4 BD | 2 BA| 2,932 SF | 16.49 AC

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

Kelly Winch | Broker 541.390.0398 | kwinch@sunriverdream.com

The Riley Group | Principal Brokers 541.948.2926 | kim.riley@cascadesir.com

NOW PENDING

MLS# 220138319

57714 YELLOW PINE LOOP #10

NOW PENDING

NEW LISTING

MLS# 220129353

16728 STAGE STOP DR

18013 CAMAS LN

SUNRIVER | Situated on the 16th hole of the Woodlands golf course with Mt Bachelor views from the upstairs master deck this home is nestled in the center of Sunriver with easy access to the village and most of Sunriver’s amenities. A spacious 3 level home with plenty of room including a finished basement.

BEND | New Construction Now complete One level with open floor plan and gorgeous high quality thoughtfully chosen finishes and appliances. Approx. 2,200 sqft with oversized double car garage.

Solid granite island and countertops plus eating bar. Generous covered front porch and very large covered back deck plus River Meadows neighborhood amenities.

SUNRIVER | Family friendly home perfectly located near Fort Rock Park and an easy bike ride to the SHARC and Village. This active and success vacation rental comes fully furnished and turn-key, just bring your suitcase. The home boasts 4 bedrooms, two are suites, two on the main level and two upstairs separated by a loft. Plenty of neighborhood amenities available!

$1,100,000 | 5 BD | 3 BA | 2,624 SF

$849,900 | 3 BD | 2 BA | 2,200 SF

$850,000 | 4 BD | 3 BA | 2,192 SF | 0.27 AC

Kelly Winch | Broker 541.390.0398 | kwinch@sunriverdream.com

Becky Breeze | Principal Broker 541.408.1107 | becky.breeze@cascadesir.com

Tuttle & Tuttle Group | Brokers 541.588.0181 | tuttleandtuttle@gmail.com

MLS# 220138312

MLS# 220138903

MLS# 220137034

17064 SACRAMENTO RD

17915 FOURSOME LN

56856 ENTERPRISE DRIVE #B5

BEND | Step in to this spacious light and bright single-level open floor plan. This home offers a great room for entertaining friends and family and 4 bedrooms so you have space for your home office.

Seller has put over $50k in upgrades since they purchased the home including a whole house water filtration system, upgraded bathrooms, and kitchen, and storage shed.

SUNRIVER | Stylish Sunriver home completely renovated, restyled and refreshed! Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, steps from Deschutes National Forest and the Deschutes River, this unique Sunriver home has multiple outdoor decks, open kitchen and tons of modern style.

Upper level suite, spa-inspired bathroom and much more.

SUNRIVER | Enjoy carefree resort living in this centrally located, affordable studio condo at Powder Village. Well-maintained groundfloor studio unit with Murphy bed to maximize space. Complex offers private swimming pool, hot tub, and laundry facilities. Relax in the deck space outside your unit. Additional owners’ storage closet outside unit.

$724,750 | 4 BD | 3 BA | 2,112 SF

$1,200,000 | 3 BD | 3 BA | 2,617 SF

$205,000 | STUDIO | 392 SF

Brian Ladd | Principal Broker 541.633.4569 | brian.ladd@cascadesir.com

Roger Wayland | Principal Broker 541.408.0819 | roger.wayland@cascadesir.com

Jenn Schaake | Principal Broker 541.480.1142 | jenn@createalegacy.estate

CASCADESIR.COM | 5 4 1 . 593 . 21 2 2 Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty 57100 Beaver Drive, Suite 150 | Sunriver, OR 97707 | P.O Box 3122 Each office is independently owned & operated. All Brokers Licensed in the State of Oregon.

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