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MAY 2021
VOLUME XLVII • NUMBER 5
Member pool on track for June 19 opening It’s the home stretch for the North Pool renovation project
Although still a bit chilly for swimming, the leisure/lap pool and family pool are now filled with water so pumps and other systems can be tested, above. At left, members of the SROA Board of Directors check out the new hot tub during a recent visit to the site. SROA is planning open house opportunities in June for owners to tour this new, member-only amenity.
Candidates to the SROA Board of Directors announced SROA NEWS – The Nominating Committee has announced there are six candidates vying for three seats on the SROA Board of Directors. The slate of candidates was presented to the board during their April 16 board work session. The candidates are, in alphabetical order: • Paul Coughlin, full-time resident • Tony De Alicante, full-time resident • Julianna Gassman Hayes, nonresident • Rick Komraus, full-time resident • Keith Mobley, non-resident • Brad Skinner, full-time resident Biographical information on each candidate will be in the June Scene. The election/ballot and voter information package will go in the mail to owners on July 1. Ballots must be returned to SROA no later than 12 p.m. Aug. 14.
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Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory begins campus expansion The organization is undergoing a two-phase expansion to increase the organization’s overall capacity and provide facilities that support contemporary exhibits to address the environmental themes of today. The first phase includes an expanded observatory and upgrading utilities infrastructure for the future building of the Discovery Center. The doubled capacity of the observatory will serve more visitors, including those who vacation in Sunriver, residents of Central Oregon, and school groups from K-12 and higher education. SNCO seeks to increase knowledge of
basic physical and space science among students and visitors by creating an environment of discovery through hands-on and interactive experiences. At night, visitors can observe stars, planets, and other deep sky objects in Sunriver’s dark skies. During the day, the observatory has specialized equipment for observing the sun. In the future, the expansion will also allow the observatory to expand its programs with colleges and universities to access telescopes remotely for education and research. Master planning of the overall campus Turn to Expansion, page 7
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Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory (SNCO) has begun construction for an expansion of its observatory, nearly doubling its footprint. “SNCO’s observatory has seen a steady increase in demand and attendance over the past three decades, outpacing capacity. This expansion will ensure an improved visitor experience,” said Abby Rowland, executive director, Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. “We are grateful to have incredible support from the Murdock Trust and a community of donors to help us make this a reality.”
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SCENE MAY 2021 Volume XLVII, No. 5 57455 Abbot Drive P.O. Box 3278 Sunriver, OR 97707 OWNER/PUBLISHER Sunriver Owners Association
The SUNRIVER SCENE is the official monthly publication of the Sunriver Owners Association, a not-for-profit Oregon corporation dedicated to: “Maintaining Sunriver as a premier 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.
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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 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 541.593.6068 SUNRIVER SCENE • MAY 2021
First reading for newly-proposed ‘nuisance property’ rule SROA NEWS – The SROA Board of Directors has approved a first reading of a newly-proposed addition to the Sunriver Rules & Regulation regarding nuisance properties. The addition of the proposed rule comes at the request of the Sunriver Police Department and the Rules Awareness & Compliance Task Force as part of an effort to address nuisance properties in the community. This new rule will provide Sunriver Police with another tool to ensure and promote peace and harmony throughout the community. The rule helps to define what is classified as a nuisance, outlines the violations, number of citations and tiered penalties associated with the citations and, ultimately, the authority to hold the property owner accountable for the actions of their renters. In the end, the primary goal is for Sunriver’s officers to have the ability to educate and gain compliance with an owner or property management company and rectify a problem prior to it escalating to a citation-level event.
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SROA NEWS – Each year on the second Wednesday in May, workplaces across the state participate in the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Agency’s (OSHA) “Safety Break,” a day dedicated to safety awareness. Employee safety, health, and wellness is a priority at Sunriver Owners Association, where staff engagement in conversations and actions that promote safety is a daily occurrence. “Our staff is our greatest organizational asset,” says SROA General Manager James Lewis. “Protecting that asset by making sure our workers arrive home safely to their families at the end of each day is one of the most important things we can do.” SROA’s staff-led Safety Committee – which includes both management and non-management representatives across all departments – has helped make a “safety first” philosophy part of the SROA workforce’s DNA. The Safety Committee complements and supports Human Resources department activities but also initiates and drives many organization-wide
The proposed new rule is as follows:
OWNER COMMENT PERIOD Owners have 60 days, or until June 16, to make comments for or against the proposed addition to Sunriver Rules & Regulations. Email your comments to: infosroa@srowners.org
SECTION 5 NOISE, NUISANCES AND OFFENSIVE ACTIVITY New addition to Section 5: 5.08 Nuisance Properties A. Prohibition. Owners of private areas, commercial areas, resort areas, common areas, private ways, private recreational areas, semi-public recreational or service areas, and leased scenic areas shall not use their property, or allow their property to be used by guests, licensees, and invitees, in a manner that constitutes a Nuisance as defined in Section 5.08 B. of these Rules and Regulations. B. Definition. A “Nuisance” means an unreasonable interference with a right that is common to all members of the public or an unreasonable non-trespassory interference with another’s private use and enjoyment of their property in Sunriver. C. Conduct Constituting a Nuisance. A Nuisance in-
Please include “Nuisance Rule Comment” in the subject line. cludes, but is not limited to, conduct occurring on a particular Sunriver property resulting in two or more notices or citations within a 30 day period, or four or more notices or citations within a 180 day period, issued to the owner or their guests, licensees, or invitees, alleging a violation of any combination of the following provisions: 1. Sunriver Rules and Regulations Sections 2.02 (Parking), 3.01 (Pets), 3.02 (Vicious Dogs), 4.03 (Fires and Smoking), 4.04 (Commercial Use and Home Occupations), 5.01 (Disturbing the Peace), or 5.03 (Littering and Garbage), and 2. ORS 471.430 (purchase or possession of alcoholic beverages by person under 21), ORS 163.465 (public indecency), a provision of ORS 167.007 to 167.017 (prostitution and
related offenses), or a provision of ORS 475.005 to 475.285 or ORS 475.752 to 475.980 (uniform controlled substances act). D. Penalties. An owner’s violation of this rule constitutes a Class C offense, except that: 1. an owner’s violation of this rule within twelve months of a prior violation constitutes a Class B offense; and 2. an owner’s violation of this rule occurring within twenty-four months of two prior violations constitutes a Class A offense. Penalties for violations of this rule shall be in addition to the penalties assessed for related violations of the Sunriver Rules and Regulation or Oregon Statutes, if any. Owners are not responsible for any violations of this rule that predate their ownership of the property.
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Treasurer report: First quarter update
sroa president’s message
Summer is just around the time and full-time owners, incorner. Soon, Central Oregon cluding rental property owners, will be teeming with visitors SROA and SSD board members and SROA and and vacation ownSSD staff. ers who have come In April, the task to enjoy our very force recommended special corner of a program that outthe world. And lines steps which since international owners can use to travel will be someresolve issues in what restricted this conjunction with year, we anticipate SROA and Sunriver that Sunriver will Brad Skinner Police and Fire in be an even more supporting the popular destinaoverall Mission Statement of tion than in years past. With that in mind, it seems Sunriver. The program emtimely to consider a number of phasizes safety, livability and topics which your SROA Board community harmony for all Sunriver residents, owners has assessed and supported. During this month of May, and visitors through improved owners will be receiving emails communication, education, and reminders related to the compliance and partnerships rules of Sunriver. These com- among all stakeholders. Some of the results of the task munications, designed to help educate owners and visitors force efforts thus far include… 1) A standardized rental about community rules and regulations are the product of agreement attachment to ina task force, which the Sunriver clude all pertinent SROA rules Owners Association Board of – to be used by property manDirectors via a request from agement companies, the Resort the Sunriver Service District and Sunriver police officers. 2) Development of consis(police/fire) Board, organized under the leadership of James tent/standardized educational Lewis, SROA’s General Manag- and informational materials er. The task force is composed for distribution and posting of representatives from rental in home and throughout the agencies, Sunriver Resort, part- community, and used in prop-
erty management company welcome packets. 3) Distribution of an enforcement tree/map for all owners and stakeholders, listing the proper courses of action for reporting complaints and rule violations. 4) Adoption of a Nuisance Property Rule which establishes metrics for determining which properties are subject to chronic violations and provides a means for holding the property owner accountable upon review and determination. 5) Implementation of an incident reporting database for police and SROA staff use. 6) Development of a set of metrics for each property (such as the number of vehicular parking spaces allowed at each residence) – to be documented and available to owners and property managers to share with their visitors and renters to/in Sunriver. 7) Empowerment and support of enforcement by property management companies, police/fire, and SROA. We recognize that enforcement is done to varying degrees depending on the severity of the infraction allowing the police to use their judgment and discretion in this regard.
Additionally, we continue to focus on mitigation of Sunriver risks which are for the most part more seasonal in nature. The SSD, along with SROA, will continue to update and manage scenarios related to wildfire evacuation possibilities embedded in the Sunriver Emergency Operations Plan. More importantly, we are embarking with national forest, state, county and local officials to review and update as necessary our ladder fuel reduction (LFR) program by assessing our existing program against current regulations and science-based initiatives that could make our efforts more effective and sustainable. This process, begun in April, will kick off in earnest in May, led by SROA staff and involving all local and regional certified professionals with fire suppression experience and expertise. The process review will also consider other topics and approaches which have worked elsewhere to minimize wildfire risk from well-respected experts outside of our region. A third item of significance is initiating a review and modernization of the Sunriver Design
Association operations • Administration: Continue to monitor the 2020 budget for revenue and expenditure impacts related to the effect of COVID-19 restrictions. Finalized meetings with the Rules Awareness & Compliance Task Force and created a final report for the board. Continue
By Gerhard Beenen This month I thought I would take an in-depth view of the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. There are multiple aspects to SROA finances and the effects of COVID-19 are still being felt. While the impact of COVID-19 was included in the SROA budget, the budget is a forecast and subject to error. The biggest impact of COVID-19 is with respect to revenues. While the collection of association dues are predictable (99% of all Sunriver owners diligently pay their association dues), other major sources of revenue are not. Specifically, revenue impact associated with SROA recreational facilities are significant and can be difficult to forecast. Major components of these revenues include Recreation Plus Program (RPP) and Members Preference Program (MPP) fees. Participating in the RPP program allows owners who rent out their Sunriver home to provide limited access to SROA facilities such as SHARC, tennis and pickleball courts and the SROA boat launch. RPP fees are based on the size of the rental home, specifically the number of bedrooms. MPP fees allow owners unlimited access to SROA facilities at a fixed fee ($55), valid from Dec. 15 through Jan. 31 (13-months). Total RPP revenue is nearly five times MPP revenue. While no two years are the same, the vast majority of RPP contracts are signed early in the calendar year. By the end of March, SROA Controller Joe Healy can make a reasonable assessment of total RPP revenue. The good news is that for 2021, RPP fees are trending to meet or exceed budget for 2021. Through the end of March, SROA has collected 96% of the budgeted RPP revenue. MPP fees are a bit more difficult to forecast. Many Sunriver owners renew their MPP membership when visiting SHARC in late December or at the beginning of the year. Because SHARC was closed for much of December and January, we are off to a slow start this year. Through the end of March, MPP revenue is at 39% of budget. While there is plenty of time left in the year to close the gap, it is financially concerning more owners haven’t purchased or renewed their MPP membership. MPP membership allows owners
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Highlights, actions of the SROA Board of Directors monthly meeting The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, April 17, 2021. Board members present: Brad Skinner, Mike Gocke, Keith Mobley, Jackie Schmid, Gerhard Beenen, Mark Murray, Bill Burke, Scott Gillies, Clark Pederson. Staff present: James Lewis, Susan Berger, Jesus Mendoza. Owners forums From April 16 work session • No owners spoke. From April 17 regular meeting • Scott Brucker sent in an electronic submission offering support for the forthcoming update of the SROA Design Review Manual scheduled for later in 2021. He also thanked the board for their financial and overall support of the project. Board actions • Approved minutes of the March 19, 2021 SROA board work session as corrected. • Approved minutes of the March 20, 2021 SROA regular board meeting as corrected. Page 4
• Approved March 31, 2021 financial statement (unaudited). • Approved transfer of $199,715.21 from the Reserve Fund to Operating Fund for 2021 first quarter acquisitions. • Approved the Election Committee chair to publicize the annual SROA election and ballot measures to be voted on and to solicit pro/ con statements in accordance with SROA Bylaws limiting the word count for those statements to 100 words. Further moved to approve the ballot measure language for publication in the 2021 Voter Pamphlet. • The board approved ballot measure language to expend up to $930,000 to Reserve Funds to construct a recycling facility subject to a forthcoming agreement with Deschutes County and Cascade Disposal to reimburse $600,000 to the Reserve Fund account. • The board approved ballot measure language to amend Section 8.05 of the Consolidated Plan to authorize additional Board and Covenants
SROA Financial Report Year-to-date as of March 31, 2021 (unaudited)
Total Revenues.......................................... $2,541,837 Total Expenses.......................................... $2,550,043 Operating Budget Surplus/Deficit.............. -$8,206 Committee members to be appointed to the Appeals Board in case of absences. Read the proposed language on page 5. • Approved first reading to the Sunriver Rules & Regulations proposing the addition of Section 5.08: Nuisance Properties. Owners are welcome to send comment for or against the proposed changes no later than June 16 to infosroa@srowners.org. Be sure to include “Nuisance Properties Rule” in the subject line. You can read the proposed rule addition on page 5. Committee/board action requests • Approved appointments of Ron Schmid to the Nominating Committee and Kevin Sonney as Design Committee alternate. www.sunriverowners.org
Other business • An owner requested that the association double-check that Sunriver is in compliance and can legally prohibit class 2 e-bikes on its pathways. According to legal counsel Sunriver can restrict the use of throttle-controlled e-bikes as the Oregon Revised Statutes law quoted by the owner does not apply to SROA.
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Recycling center questions and answers SROA NEWS – This summer owners will have the opportunity to decide whether or not to build a new recycling center utilizing monies from SROA’s Reserve Fund. Deschutes County and the franchise refuse hauler (carting company) plan to commit to pay back $600,000 in equal annual installments over a fiveyear period. Sunriver’s recycling center has been a challenge for many years due to its current location and system setup. The new location will be better screened from view, while providing more size-appropriate containers, improving traffic flow and user safety. Voting packets will be sent on July 1 and must be returned/ reach SROA (by mail or in person) no later than 12 p.m. on Aug. 14. Owners will elect three members to the SROA Board of Directors and vote on two ballot measures: the recycling center and a change to the Consolidated Plan.
Q. Who are the users of the facility? The current recycling center has always been “public” and accessible to Sunriver property owners, visiting guests and those residing in the nearby communities of the Three Rivers area. Sunriver will not be inundated by county residents from Bend or La Pine utilizing the center as they have their own recycling options.
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streamline the review process for minor additions or home alterations, consistent with the overall standards of ambiance that have attracted each of us to Sunriver. The project will also address standards for encouraging the type of community our owners want 50 years from now. John Gray envisioned Sunriver more than 50 years ago as a community with a diverse mix of residents and home sizes, all constructed with similar standards and aesthetics. If we want to continue that model, our guidelines for the future need to reflect it. Finally, in keeping you up to date on progress this year, let me summarize other on-going topics: • A recycling facility ballot measure will be on the July ballot. • Tightening rules related to
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Manual and Design Review process, which has not been comprehensively updated for the past 35 years. This work, which will include the creation of a stakeholders work group, will begin after July 1, and will lead to the transformation of the decision making process by providing clearer standards and guidelines for both new construction and remodeling. One specific issue that will be considered is guidance for the size of new or remodeled homes within Sunriver. Developing updated and consistent standards will help maintain and defend the integrity of our neighborhoods and maintain our distinct architectural design. This initiative will help simplify and
Q. Who pays to service the current facility? The recycling center’s annual operating carting/service costs are currently paid for through dump fees collected from all Deschutes County residents. From those fees collected, Deschutes County pays Cascade Disposal $40,000 a year to service the facility. Q. Can the new center be private? It could, but should the facility go private, all construction cost as well as all future servic-
ing fees and operating costs would be the sole responsibility of Sunriver owners. While the recent recycling survey did show that many owners prefer it to be private, it also showed that the majority of owners didn’t want to pay for construction and operating costs. Q. Is the new recycling center larger than the current one? The proposed center will be a 30’ x 110’ structure (3,300 square feet) with a roof, exterior and center walls to mitigate noise and open bays that will hold numerous smaller, dumpster-sized bins. From a safety standpoint, it will be easier for users to access and reach the smaller containers. The new location will have additional safety aspects including more parking, better traffic flow and vehicles/users will no longer mingle with the heavy equipment coming in and out of Public Works. Turn to Recycling, page 7
fireworks fines and e-bike use has occurred for pathway and community safety. • The Telecommunications Task Force continuing negotiations with BendBroadband/ TDS for improving service and to install fiber optics to each Sunriver home at no cost to owners by 2024. At the same time the task force continues to explore other options. • Results of the comprehensive owner’s survey will be shared in May through the SROA website. • The North Pool (membersonly pool) will be opened on June 19, with a forthcoming opening celebration that is currently being planned. • Further improvements to Mary McCallum Park will be occurring throughout the summer and fall. Wishing you a great month.
NOTICE OF ELECTION & BALLOT MEASURE
An ELECTION of the Sunriver Owners Association will be conducted by mail to decide three candidates to the SROA Board of Directors.
Included will be TWO BALLOT MEASURES Owners may submit pro or con statements limited to 100 words for inclusion in the voter pamphlet by June 1 to infosroa@srowners.org
NEW RECYCLING CENTER “Pursuant to Section 7 of the Consolidated Plan of Sunriver, I authorize the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) to use Reserve Funds for the construction of a new, replacement recycling facility located adjacent to the SROA Public Works and Administrative Campus as described in the Voters Information Pamphlet. Funding for this project shall not exceed $930,000, and is contingent on the execution of an agreement with R.A. Brownrigg Investments, Inc., dba Cascade Disposal and Deschutes County. No special assessments from owners shall be required to fund said improvements.”
CONSOLIDATED PLAN SECTION 8.05 REVIEW & APPEAL Section 8.05 Review and Appeal Section 8.05a(2) Except as provided in subsections 8.05c(5) and 8.05c(6) herein, in the event that the decision rendered by the Design Committee upon review is unacceptable to the applicant or his representative, such person(s) may request hearing before an Appeals Board whose membership shall consist of the President of the Sunriver Owners Association, the chairman of the Covenants Committee of the Sunriver Owners Association, or any successor to such committee, and a third member to be selected by the aforementioned two (2) members. Such third member shall, if feasible, have special knowledge pertinent to the application under consideration. Request for such appeal shall be direct in writing and by certified mail to the Sunriver Owners Association and postmarked no later than ten (10) working days after the decision was rendered by the Design Committee upon review. The decision by the Appeals Board shall be final. Section 8.05c(2) (2) The Appeals Board shall hear any case submitted to it within fourteen (14) days of receipt of request for appeal unless the Appeals Board agrees in writing to extend the time to another specified date, either upon its own initiative or at the request of the parties to the appeal. Section 8.05c(5) In the event that the President of the Sunriver Owners Association is unable to serve as a member of the Appeals Board for a hearing scheduled within the time period set out in subsection 8.05c(2), or by the date of any written extension, the Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer of the Sunriver Owners Association, in that order of preference, shall serve as a member of the Appeals Board in lieu of the President for the hearing on that matter. Section 8.05c( 6) In the event that the chairperson of the Covenants Committee is unable to serve as a member of the Appeals Board for a hearing scheduled within the time period set out in subsection 8.05c(2), or by the date of any written extension, the President of the Sunriver Owners Association shall designate a member of the Covenants Committee to serve as a member of the Appeals Board for the hearing on that matter. Patty Smith, Election Committee Chair
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to address ongoing litigation with legal counsel. Reviewed contract draft with BendBroadband to provide fiber to the home. Worked with the SSD on site search for a possibly new public safety facility. Prepared RFP for a consultant to assist with the Design review process and design manual update. Discussed dust abatement on Forest Service Road 600 (river takeout road). Participated in two appeal hearings regarding citations and violations of SROA rules – one with the magistrate and one with the Judicial Council. • Accounting: Presented 2021 contingent budget items for approval. Created cash flow
forecast for the proposed recycling center. Assisted the SSD with their 2021-22 budget development. • Communications: Website traffic has increased for both SROA and SHARC sites. Heavily promoting Member Preference ID card program and recreational job opportunities via websites and social media. Creating education materials for the Rules Awareness & Compliance Task Force to be used/shared on the website, Scene, social media, property managers, etc. • Community Development: There are approximately 255 active projects/building permits that have been processed by SROA and the Design Committee. Some 88 paint survey letters have been sent to owners who need to
paint their homes. • Natural Resources: Mailed ladder fuel reduction notice of deficiency advisories. Continued preparations for Arbor Day 2021. Preparing for ladder fuel reduction contract work on commons. • IT: Ordered and replaced three new servers. Working on numerous projects to bring the renovated North Pool online. Installed new ID card printers at SHARC. Modified tennis gates for card access. Removed the gate-entry equipment at Circle 4 Ranch Cabin courts for replacement courts. Interviewed for database administrator position with a proposed April start. • Public Works: Switching over from winter to springtime operations. Developed a schedule for pickleball/tennis
projects, installed windscreens and nets at the courts. Walked and measured all pathway and roads that are on the schedule for crack repair (totaling 27 miles of repairs). Developed specifications for spring road projects including slurry and micro sealing. Repaired a main water line break feeding the pump room at SHARC. • Recreation/SHARC: Major focuses include staff recruitment and summer preparations. Held first live lifeguard class in more than a year. Prepped pools and water slides for spring break opening. Spring break almost felt like a normal year, just with a lot fewer people due to COVID-19 occupancy restrictions. SHARC has been the home base for the Northwest Navigator motorcoach,
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which provides shuttle service between Sunriver and Mt. Bachelor. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m. The next SROA board work session will take place at 9 a.m. May 14 followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 15. To watch the meeting virtually or to participate in the owners forum, visit the meeting date on SROA website calendar for instructions. Approved minutes of the meeting are posted, as available, on the SROA website at www. sunriverowners.org
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access to SHARC indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, the SROA boat launch, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and most significantly, the new members-only pool (formerly the North Pool). In addition, some Sunriver merchants offer MPP cardholders discounts on their services, merchandise, food and non-alcoholic beverages. Another significant source of revenue are SHARC gate fees. These are paid by people who use the SHARC but don’t have an RPP or MPP pass. During “normal years,” this revenue can be as large as $775,000. With SHARC running at limited capacity, SROA is not accepting gate entrants and did not budget any gate revenue for all of 2021. Should COVID restrictions be removed, gate revenue is a potential upside. Other sources of revenue include Scene advertising, community development fees, interest income, RV storage, and other minor items. These sources of revenue are running close to their budgeted amounts. YTD, all revenues are at 98% of budget, $53,000 below plan. With revenues trending below budget, careful expense management is critical. Here again, there is good news. Through the end of March, operating expenses are $168,000 below budget, with expenses coming in under budget in nearly all expense categories. In times of uncertainty, careful management of expenses has allowed SROA to close the first quarter with a budget surplus of $115,000. In summary, SROA revenues are falling short of budget but good expense management is keeping SROA financially ahead of plan. –Gerhard Beenen is the treasurer of the SROA Board of Directors and chair of the Finance Committee. SUNRIVER SCENE • MAY 2021
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Q. Why has the estimated construction cost increased to $930,000? In 2019, the proposed construction cost was estimated at $750,000. It’s not unusual for costs to increase and the previous cost estimate is three years old. There are additional costs related construction fees, permits and design to additional noise mitigation efforts such as fencing and landscaping. Q. Where will the money to build the new center come from? Initially, the money will come out of SROA’s Reserve Fund, which is available for new and/or replacement capital facilities. That being said, as a public facility, Deschutes County and Cascade Disposal have agreed to reimburse $600,000 to SROA in annual, equal amounts over a five-year period. Those annual payback amounts will be returned to the Reserve Fund. Q. Can’t we have recycling pickup at the home? Yes, thanks to negotiations between the Recycling Task Force, Deschutes County and Cascade Disposal, side-yard recycling pickup is coming to Sunriver later this year. The service will be available, for a fee, to those who are subscribed to trash service and wish to participate.
Q. What will side-yard recycling pickup cost? The rate will be just under $15 a month. Cascade Disposal and Deschutes County estimates that around 800 owners will subscribe to the side-yard service. And to those who believe it should be free… that’s a business decision by Cascade Disposal. Cascade Disposal will be reaching out to customers with more details about the pickup service later this summer – there is no need to contact them at this time. Q. My trash enclosure is too small to take a recycling can. We realize that side-yard collection will work for some owners, but not for everyone. If you’re trash enclosure is small or can’t be expanded to hold a recycling can, you could continue to use the recycling center. Q. Should Sunriver even be in the recycling business? The real question is: how convenient do you want recycling to be? If Sunriver’s recycling center went away, your options will be to take it to Knott Landfill in Bend or the Southwest Transfer Station south of Sunriver or put any recycling in the garbage. Again, how important is recycling to you and the convenience of having a Sunriver location? Q. Will safety and aesthetics be improved at the new center? Yes. The current center is directly in front of the Public
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modernization and detailed design of the observatory expansion was led by Steele and Associates Architects, LLC of Bend. “We are excited to play a role in helping grow the capacity of the observatory,” said Scott Steele, president/ principal of Steele Associates Architects. “We have been long-time supporters of the programs at [SNCO] and were eager to lead the design.” Kellcon, Inc. of Bend has been chosen as General Contractor for the project, which is expected to be completed in July 2021. Site work has already begun on the expansion. “This is an exciting time for our organization. We’ve
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You’ve found a baby bird… now what? By Amanda Accamando, Nature Center Manager & Kelli Neumann, Animal Program Coordinator Over the last few weeks, we have welcomed each new sign of spring to Sunriver. The return of the red-winged black birds; Belding’s ground squirrels popping up out of their subterranean hibernacula; mason bees taking flight and willows beginning to flush and bloom. Birds especially come to life as courtship displays, territorial disputes and nesting behaviors are all readily observed. For us at Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, the nesting season also brings many calls from concerned residents who suspect an abandoned nest or
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make modifications to the light fixture to prevent future nesting. We recommend installing a suitable nest box nearby to provide alternative habitat for the bird. A baby bird found on the ground, outside of the nest is another common scenario. Determining whether a bird is truly orphaned will depend on their age, species and behavior. Birds that are nearly or mostly featherless, called hatchlings or nestlings respectively, are still reliant on their parents. If you can see the nest and the bird is not clearly injured, you can return this age bird to its nest. However, if the bird is fully feathered, perhaps with reduced tail feathers, you likely have an adolescent bird, also called a fledgling, who has
left the nest. Fledglings may spend a lot of time hopping on the ground as they learn to fly. This is completely normal. Observe the fledging from a distance and you can expect to see the parents flying by to check on them and feed them. It is a good idea to keep cats, dogs and even tiny human beings out of this area until the fledging is fully able to fly. If you cannot find the nest in the case of a hatchling or nestling, or you are positive that the parents are not returning to feed the fledglings on the ground, contact the nature center or a wildlife rehabilitator in your area. If a baby bird needs the help of a professional wildlife Turn to Birds, page 9
May events at the SNCO Bird Walks Saturdays in May Birds walks at Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory have resumed for the spring. Join Tom Lawler, expert birder and President of East Cascades Audubon Society, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. With Lawler’s keen eye and guidance, you will spot and learn to identify a variety of species found in the habitats around the nature center. Binoculars are available to borrow but pre-registration is required. Capacity is limited for walks and masks are required while birding.
Volunteer informational session Thursday, May 6, 10 a.m. Volunteers are at the core of what we do at Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. Join us for a virtual informational session to learn about a variety of volunteer opportunities and how to get involved. Volunteer positions are open in animal care, education and interpretation, gardening and grounds keeping, visitor services and at the Second Tern Thrift Store. To RSVP and receive the Zoom link, visit: www.snco.org/vol unteer. Virtual workshop Living with Wildlife: Looking out for Neonatal Wildlife Tuesday, May 25, 6 p.m. One of the most exciting parts of spring is the arrival of baby season. Baby birds, squirrels, rabbits, deer and other wildlife can be easily observed in the landscape. Some animals are fiercely independent within a few days of life while others need longer term care by a parent. This workshop will review the development and behavior of commonly encountered Turn to Events, page 9 Management and Consulting for Homeowner & Condominium Associations & Projects 25 Years Management Experience in Central Oregon
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Night owls can catch this month’s lunar eclipse By Bob Grossfeld, Observatory Manager May is going to be a wonderful month at the observatory, we have officially broken ground on our expansion project and our programs will continue while construction is underway. Our excitement is growing as we watch the foundation going in and get closer to the building being completed. If you are around, come check out the progress. The real treat this month is the night sky itself, offering some wonderful views. First up is a meteor shower, the Eta Aquarids, which peaks on May 6 & 7, and will have upwards of 30 meteors per hour. The second quarter moon may wash out faint meteors, but if you are patient, you should still be able to catch quite a few good ones. Best viewing will be from
a dark location after midnight. This is one of two meteor showers created by debris from Halley’s comet, the other being the Orionid meteor shower in October. On May 26, we have a supermoon, along with a total lunar eclipse, as the Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth. Early Native American tribes knew this full moon as the Full Flower Moon. For them, this was the time of year when the spring flowers appeared in full color. Others have called this moon the Full Corn Planting Moon and the Milk Moon. The total lunar eclipse is not very well placed for us here in Central Oregon, but for those of you that stay up late, or get up early, it is worth the look. The eclipse starts here at 1:47 a.m. with the full eclipse at 4:11 a.m. The moon will set
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rehabilitator because it is visibly hurt, sick, or you have determined that the bird is truly orphaned, you will want to provide the animal with a secure space that is quiet, dark and warm until help is available. A cardboard box or pet carrier lined with a towel will make a secure container for transport. Do not feed or give water to the bird as many have specialized diets and feeding can do more harm than good. Last, but certainly not least, resist the urge to continuously check on the bird. The peering eyes of a giant predator will cause unnecessary stress to the bird.
as it moves to the partial eclipse stage. A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes completely through the Earth’s dark shadow, or umbra. During a total eclipse, the Moon will gradually get darker and then take on a rusty, reddish color. Much of the summer night sky returns in May, so we are excited to have some of our favorite deep sky objects come back into view. Galaxies, nebulas and star clusters will remain prime targets. The view of the Hercules Star cluster is amazing in our telescopes. We start our programs at 9 p.m. in May by reservation only. Our daytime experiences will continue this month, which includes solar viewing. All program information and tickets can be found online at snco.org May is usually the time that the staff starts to put the finishing touches on exhibits to get ready for the summer
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Your Reserve at Work: tennis, pickleball changes coming to Fort Rock Park By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene SROA NEWS – As spring arrives in Sunriver your “Reserve at Work” is very busy with current and upcoming recreational projects – especially changes to tennis and pickleball. As an owner in Sunriver who enjoys the exercise and socialization derived from tennis and pickleball, your association is working hard to provide you the best facilities possible for both sports. Tennis’ growing younger sister – pickleball – has been coming into its own over the last five-plus years and is ready to become more independent. As one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation, the pickleball craze has hit Sunriver as well. With multiple, standalone pickleball facilities popping up across the nation, the sport is here to stay. On most summer days, Sunriver’s six pickleball courts have been constantly full with others waiting on the sidelines for an open court. After years of usage data col-
lection, including a presentation from a seasoned tennis and pickleball consultant in 2018 to the SROA Board of Directors, the consultant recommended that SROA convert Fort Rock Park’s Tennis Hill into a new pickleball complex to handle the continued demand and growth of the sport. Following the increased data usage of pickleball play from 2018 and 2019, the SROA Board approved the conversion of the six tennis courts at Tennis Hill to 15 pickleball courts. The current pickleball courts at the Fort Rock playground will be converted back to tennis courts. The court conversion should be completed by early summer and will include some new landscaping and sound mitigating windscreens. The current hut, which was the office for tennis lessons and reservations, will become a storage facility for recreational equipment and supplies. Tennis/pickleball reservations and check-in will be now be provided at Fort Rock Refreshments, adjacent to the
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instruction in Sunriver. The new Welcome Building at the North Pool will also serve as the check-in for those court reservations, clinics and private lessons. In addition, the back five tennis courts are being resurfaced and will be ready for play in early-to-mid May, at the latest. By condensing and splitting the two sports into their own primary complexes, it will make it easier for the association to manage and staff and, in the end, save time and money
for the association. “SROA’s tennis courts will continue to be a lure for recreational and tournament players alike. The USTA Sectional tennis tournaments hosted here for more than a decade will still be an option moving forward, while the increased number of new pickleball courts added at Fort Rock Park will enable SROA to either host or play host to future pickleball tournaments,” said Keith Kessaris, SROA assistant general manager.
Owners meet state fire requirements with strong Sunriver Owners Association support SROA NEWS – Whether naturally sparked by lightning strikes or, more frequently, caused by human activities, wildfires are a part of Central Oregon’s history – and our present. Of the many consequences recent wildfires have had in our area – including poor air quality, disruptions to transportation and utility systems, and loss of animal populations and habitat – the destruction of homes and personal property has also been a tragic outcome. The most common wildfires in Deschutes County are those that occur where wildland and developed areas meet. Such locations – which include the community of Sunriver – are known as the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). The WUI is defined as any location where a fire can spread from forest vegetation (wildland fuels) to buildings (urban fuels), resulting in multiple house fires.
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an alternate (or substitute) for the Oregon Forestland-Urban Interface Fire Protection Act of 1997. Robert Young, the ODF District Forester that collaborated with SROA staff on the agreement wrote it “represents a pioneering task to apply state fire prevention regulations to a specific community and to adapt those standards by blending them with the communities’ vegetation management guidelines and requirements.” He congratulated SROA for creating “a model that not only provides a map for Sunriver vegetation management, but one that will help guide other communities in the future.” SROA Natural Resources staff – who are all Type III Accredited Assessors with the authority to state-certify within the boundaries of Sunriver – administer the Sunriver LFR Plan and execute the cooperative agreement with ODF by performing a cycle of inspections, notifications, monitoring and reporting each year. ODF has affirmed SROA’s leadership Turn to Support, page 11
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and performance in enforcing the plan by renewing the cooperative agreement over the years, most recently in 2019. “We value the close relationship SROA has with ODF, as it is an important partnership that benefits all Sunriver owners,” notes SROA General Manager James Lewis. “SROA is dedicated to ensuring owners have the information, re-
or policies to co-workers. “We cover a lot of ground,” Stanfield explains, “and setting annual goals has helped to focus attention on and achieve results in a variety of areas including emergency preparedness and response, physical and emotional health, hazard awareness, and communications.” Committee achievements range from the small – such as making sure all field staff have access to antihistamines in the event of a bee sting – to the more substantial – such as securing equipment and crafting a staff emergency notification sources, and support they need to comply with the Sunriver LFR Plan and state law. Next to our families, our homes and property are most dear to us, and we don’t ever want to lose a single Sunriver home to wildfire. We appreciate owners’ efforts to make their properties defensible and Sunriver a fireresilient community.” For more information, visit www.sunriverowners.org or contact the Natural Resources Department at naturalresources @srowners.org
system that anticipates loss of traditional communication channels. Recent staff training opportunities have also been diverse, and includes driving in poor conditions/skid-car training, proper use of a fire extinguisher, exposure to blood borne pathogens, CPR and conflict resolution, among others. The Committee also regularly organizes staff challenges that encourage healthy behaviors such as getting enough sleep, eating nutritiously and staying physically active. “Our Safety Committee helps to demonstrate SROA’s commitment to workplace safety and brings significant benefit to our employees and to Sunriver owners,” Lewis explains. “By preventing workplace injury and sustaining a well-trained, engaged and healthy workforce, the committee contributes to increased staff productivity which enhances our overall business operations, improved compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and reduced costs for SROA, in the form of reduced workers compensation costs and insurance premiums.” 20837359R
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a day which was a bit overcast and cold but filled with the beautiful hues seen in the Painted Hills. I’ve named this piece ‘Golden Hills’ for its special hue,” said Moniz. “Inspiration for creating art is all around us… just look and see.”
Artists’ Gallery helps celebrate Mother’s Day with the gift of art Local Central Oregon artists at Artists’ Gallery are celebrating mom for the month of May with a special celebration on Saturday, May 8 from 1 to 6 p.m. Bring “mom” by for a glass of wine and enjoy artist demonstrations. We have a special “surprise gift” for mothers as well. COVID restrictions will apply. Please wear a mask and distance appropriately. Our featured artists will be on hand May 8 to share their special creations with visitors. Travis Cope: Woodworker Travis has always had a creative side from his early years in the mountains of North Carolina. His path led him to university where he studied advertising and graphic design. Fast forward to the present, Cope is currently living in Bend working as an art director by day and a woodcrafter in the evenings. “I love learning new techniques and pushing the boundaries of my tools and experience. Sharp wit and chisels
help me craft furniture and bring life back to dead trees. I love repurposing old wood and a few of my pieces are crafted from oak beams that my great grandfather used to build a timber frame barn over 100 years ago.” Cope’s work is all functional art – from coasters and charcuterie boards to cutting boards and small tables.
designers and architects of several styles. Andries Fourie: Mixed media painting Andries Fourie’s mixed-media paintings are informed and inspired by the natural world and acknowledge the important roles birds and plants play in ecosystems. “My interest in birds is specific to Central Oregon, and my subjects include common regional backyard birds as well as the birds of the Oregon Outback’s pluvial lakes.” Fourie uses a combination of representation and abstraction to represent natural systems, structures and patterns. He creates images by using silkscreen and acrylic painting
with non-traditional materials like sheet metal. Fouries’ work is completely unique in the way it is structured. You must see his work to appreciate how unique it is. Artists Gallery Sunriver is located in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver. For more information, call 541-5934382 or visit www.artistsgallery sunriver.com
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Dottie Moniz: Mixed media and fabric paintings Moniz is currently pushing the boundaries of what can be done with fabrics and has perfected the capture of landscape using various fabrics in incredible detail. “After a day spent at Painted Hills and Blue Basin in Oregon, I was inspired to convey
Jesse Pemberton: Metal sculpture Jesse Pemberton takes his multi-media sculptural background from nature’s geometric rules and textural cues. Primarily working in metal, Pemberton does incorporate other found objects and local materials from the environments that inspire him. Influenced also by industry and science, Pemberton has adapted his 20+ year skill set as a professional metal fabricator to a accommodate a variety of client aesthetics. He has collaborated with professional
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President’s message Are you a wine and/or art enthusiast? The SRWC’s first fundraiser of 2021 is a five-night virtual event with wine tasting, a charcuterie class, art auction and raffles starting May 18. All events will be enjoyed from the comfort of your home all while supporting our community grant program for nonprofits in south Deschutes County. Plan to join us. Further details can be found on our website at sunriverwomensclub.com. As always, “Steppin’ Up for Fun, Friends and Philanthropy!” –Nancy Fischer, club president • Programs: Join us via Zoom for the Celebration of
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• Power of 100+: Thanks to generous donors the fund keeps growing. Look for updated information coming soon on the 2020/21 Neighbor Impact’s “Fresh to You!” project. It will bring fresh food to south county residents with diet-modifiable diseases such as Type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity in partnership with the La Pine Community Health Center. Go to www.sunriverwomens club.com/Donation-Page to participate. • Hearty Soles: Join us in May to hike many of the local trails. Details of the hikes can be found on the SRWC calendar or watch for a Hearty Soles email blast. Remember to RSVP to the hike leaders. Please sign up to lead a hike during 2021. • Sunriver Art Fair: Join us again. Recognized as one of the best small fine arts fairs, the 2021 Sunriver Art Fair is returning to the beautiful Village at Sunriver, one of our proud sponsors. Join us Aug. 13-15 for the in-person event with our artists and for the vir-
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Virtual wine tastings, auction The Sunriver Women’s Club’s third annual Art Auction & Wine Event will be held May 18-22. There will be virtual wine tastings, an art auction and raffles – all from the comfort of your home. This event is open to anyone; all you need to be is a wine and/or art lover. Wine tastings are limited with a deadline for reservations of May 3. Each ticketed reservation includes three bottles of wine delivered to the home prior to the event, and the winemaker/ Wine Tasting & host will guide the tasting during a virtual Zoom, swirl and Auction Event sip event. One reservation can May 18-22: For more be purchased per household, so information, ticket or to invite a few vaccinated friends or review auction items those in your pandemic bubble. Have you always wanted to go to www.sunriver learn how to make a charcuterie womensclub.com/Arttray? There is still time to sign Auction-Wine-Event up for a virtual class. Market of Choice specialty cheese steward, Kasia Wilson, will teach you how to make a proper charcuterie board to pair with your wine tasting or just to sharpen your entertaining skills. Deadline for charcuterie class reservations is May 11. The silent wine and art auction is not your ordinary auction. Support nonprofits in south Deschutes County by bidding on more than 40 art and wine items from Oregon’s top wineries, including exclusive tastings and tours – some with overnight stays. Are you an art collector? You will also be able to bid on collector art. Locally there is a Stay and Play at Sunriver Resort, wines from private collectors or a Sip & Paint class for two taught by Bonnie Junell. The art auction has something for everyone. Get in on the raffle just for signing up. For every silent auction sign up, you are entered for a chance to win an exclusive wine tasting and tour at Chateau Bianca for 12-14 that just might be for you and your friends. Participants are also entered to win a $100 gift certificate at Brewed Awakenings. All net proceeds support nonprofit agencies providing essential services to women, children and seniors, and educational opportunities for at-risk youths in south Deschutes County. of ork TS w the TIS
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Unusual items often show up at the Tern By Wes Perrin Sunriver’s Second Tern Thrift Store is well known for quality merchandise and bargain pricing, but less recognized is its capacity for fun and quirky items. “You just never know what will show up,” says Susan Ertsgaard, Tern manager. A prime example is the recent acquisition of a 34”x48” shadow box filled with authentic cowboy gear. Not only are Justin boots displayed (size 9-9 1/2), but spurs, saddle blanket, stirrups, horse bit, lariat and more. Lengths of genuine barbed wire are used for the border.
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Fly Tying Corner: complex twist bugger By Phil Fischer It is that time of year when I look outside my fly-tying studio and see the first signs of spring and that gets me thinking of fly fishing our local lakes. It is a great time to sit down and tie flies to fill out those boxes for the upcoming season. In that spirit, I have been busy. For this month’s column, I decided to feature a pattern that I recently learned, the complex twist bugger. I have fished this pattern for a couple years and know it works. The profile of this pattern moves a lot of water when fished. And I know some of those large brown trout in East Lake, Paulina and Wickiup are impressed with this fly. It imitates chubs on several of our THE REAL ESTATE EXPERT YOUR FRIENDS RECOMMEND! John Gibson Principal Broker
area lakes, or, tied in a smaller size, large dragonfly nymphs that large brown trout feast upon, or perhaps immature smallmouth bass in Lake Billy Chinook that capture the attention of those big bull trout. This pattern is not your usual woolly bugger. I tie it with a conehead and numerous wraps of lead-free wire to get the fly to sink quickly. It offers a two-toned marabou tail, with fiery brown topped with olive marabou and framed with some krystal flash. The body is tied with three materials: medium olive chenille, UV polar flash in dark olive, and a grizzly dyed olive Schlappen feather. Schlappen is a feather of the saddle of a rooster that is not quite saddle hackle, and
not quite tail, but is something in between. It features long webby fibers that are perfect for wooly buggers, or complex twist buggers. These three materials are tied on together and then wound to create the complex twist. I take a dubbing brush to brush out everything to create the buggy profile of this pattern. Lastly, it features a collar of a whiting coq de leon cape hen feather in speckled brown. This collar gives the fly character and substance. Try tying this pattern on your vise as an alternative to your usual woolly bugger pattern and fish it during the upcoming season on your favorite Central Oregon still water. I
we’ve received Japanese kimonos, African masks, a World War II magnifying stereoscope, vintage jewelry, Burmese sutra, even a wing from a small plane.” The airplane wing seemed destined for a long stay, but it was purchased quickly by a customer who declared it “would be just right for his man cave.” Ertsgaard pointed out that one of the joys of volunteering at the Tern are the unexpected surprises provided by donors and customers. “We’ve sold a push lawn mower in a snow storm, a snow blower on the first 60 degree day of the year and a life-size ceramic mountain goat on the moment our door opened for business.” “Since we’ve been able to accept donations on Friday as well as Saturday, it seems
there’s been an increase in items that could easily be described as definitely one of a kind. Because our merchandise can move and change so quickly, we urge customers to continually check back to see what’s new. A desired item not available on a Friday could be processed and on the shelf the following Saturday.” Located on Spring River Road just west of the Deschutes River’s Harper Bridge the Tern is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Donations are accepted both days with a cutoff time of 2 p.m. All sales benefit the nonprofit Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. More information is available on the website at www. secondtern.com or calling 541593-3367.
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think you will like it. One of the cool things about this fly is experimenting and adapting the materials and colors to invent your own version of the complex twist bugger. If you have questions or would like additional information about the complex twist bugger fly pattern, please do not hesitate to email me. If you have suggestions on future patterns to feature in this column, I welcome your input. I can be reached at Philfischer@ sbcglobal.net. For more information about the Sunriver Anglers Club or membership information, visit www.sunriveranglers.com
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By Helen Heeren We are jazzed to present Music Matters – a six-week series which will draw inspiration from the programming for Sunriver Music Festival's outdoor concert series scheduled for Aug. 14-23. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about music and the art of listening to it in general and to help us all appreciate and enjoy the Sunriver Music Festival even more. See details below on page 24. Some classes will be in person with limited attendance, social distancing and masks required. When we expect a larger audience, for the time being, the class will be offered by Zoom. Zoom classes require registration to obtain the virtual attendance link and in-person classes require registration for admittance. Links for registration are available at www.sunriveryou.com If you missed the informative, interesting and detailed “History of Sunriver” series by John Salzer you can watch it now on our new Sunriver You YouTube channel. We will be adding more classes to our channel as we record them. Medicare 101 – What You Need to Know About Medicare Tuesday, May 11, 4 p.m. via Zoom. Taught by Cheri Martinen, a certified insurance counselor and the president of Bancorp Insurance in La Pine. Her agency staff includes specialists in Medicare and health insurance lines as well as personal and commercial insurance lines. When not serving insurance clients, she’s often floating our beautiful rivers and lakes with her
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Central Oregon ripe with recreational opportunities By Kristine Thomas May’s warmer weather and longer days equates to only one thing for outdoor enthusiasts – it’s time to get out and play. Whether you enjoy biking, golfing, kayaking or playing tennis or pickleball, it’s important to make sure your equipment is in shape. May is a great time to do an equipment checkup or purchase necessary gear. Camp Abbot Trading Co. (aka Ace Hardware) in Sunriver’s Business Park carries a wide selection of outdoor gear needed for floating the Deschutes River to playing tennis. It has clothing, camping gear, coolers and more. Several shops in The Village at Sunriver carry spring and summer clothing. The weather can change quickly in Central Oregon, so it’s best to be prepared before heading to a remote location. Here are a few recommendations from local businesses on how to enjoy spring and summer activities in Sunriver: Bicycling For 4,000 miles, Travis Perry was reminded again and again he had made a mistake. The bicycle he bought to ride from Bodega Bay, Calif., to Savannah, Ga., was the wrong size. “My hands and neck hurt al-
Sunriver Sports employees Bailey Gall, left, and Jacob Watkins, right, recommend people schedule a bike tune-up at one of Sunriver's bike shops before heading out for a ride.
most the entire time,” said Perry, who manages the bike shop at 4 Seasons Recreational Outfitters in Sunriver Perry, 33, emphasizes the importance of every bicyclist having the correct bike for their height as well as for their ride. Often, he said, guests in Sunriver will use whatever bikes are at their vacation rental. He has seen people riding a bike too big or too small. Perry recommends people
visit one of the bike shops where they can be advised on a bike that fits them. The local bike shops are Sunriver Sports, 4 Seasons Recreational Outfitters, Village Bike and Ski and Sunriver Resort’s Bike Barn. Perry also invites cyclists to stop by to inquire about different trail rides. “I do a lot of trail riding on trails created by the Central Oregon Trail Association and can recommend where to go,” he said. “The best thing
about the COTA trails is you can ride all day without being on the same trails twice.” Bailey Gall, 24, is a bike technician at Sunriver Sports. He advises people to bring their bike into one of the shops for a tune-up before heading out on a ride. “When a bike sits in a garage all winter, it’s a good idea to make sure the tires are at the right pressure, the chains are lubed and the brakes are working well,” he said. “Just like you regularly maintain your car, you need to do the same with your bike.” Fly fishing Whether you have never cast a line or have dozens of fishing tales, The Hook Fly Shop in The Village at Sunriver is where you want to go to find information,
check your gear or book a fishing guide. Owners John Olschewsky and Josh White are experienced anglers, eager to share their passion and knowledge of fly fishing in Central Oregon. “With years of guiding local waters and the experience of our guide and shop staff, we have up-to-date knowledge on local fisheries,” Olschewsky said. “We invite you to stop by the shop and see our fishing report.” Their guide company, Cascade Guides & Outfitters, has 10 professional guides who have decades of experience fishing the local waters. “We pride ourselves in being able to take guests to the Upper Deschutes, Crooked River, Turn to Recreation, page 21
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Sunriver Service District board monthly meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting on April 15, 2021. Board members present: Bill Hepburn, Dennis Dishaw, Ron Stephens, John Ralston, Robert Foster, Jackie Schmid and Gerhard Beenen. SSD staff present: Chief Cory Darling, Chief Tim Moor, Debbie Baker, Mindy Holliday. Public input -None Consent Agenda –Approved March 18, 2021 regular SSD board meeting minutes as written. –Approved SROA monthly invoice in the amount of $17,366.48. –Approved purchase order for fire department training in the amount of $5,311.30. Old business –Update on Phase 1 building analysis: Looked at 22 potential locations for a new public safety facility throughout the community, but only one vacant prop-
erty near Fort Rock Park appears to be ideal in size and location. A task force will be put together to see the facility project through, vet potential funding sources and conduct public outreach and town halls. Early estimates show that a new facility will cost approximately $12 million and a remodel of existing facilities around $9 million. –Approved chair’s signature on Consultant Agreement for Phase 1 building analysis. New business –Chief performance measures: both reports were reformatted and better align measures with the revised strategic plan. The board will receive a progress report in a couple of months. –Approved Resolution 2021007 adopting changes to board policies. –Presented a 30-year projected Reserve Fund Capital Analysis Report, conducted by The Felix Reserve Group. It was asked that a table be updated to
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holders to create a communications plan to better share emergency messaging and preparedness with owners and visitors prior to summer. –The department lost five reserve firefighters to other, fulltime job opportunities. Currently interviewing candidates and have two job offers pending. –Met with Central Oregon Fire Chiefs to learn more about “Zone Haven,” a new emergency messaging and evacuation software. Deschutes and Jackson counties have been provided the software for testing this summer. –Held emergency preparedness meetings with Deschutes County’s Emergency Manager. –Trainings include wildland fire safety, progressive hose lays, water tender operations and advance cardiac and pediatric life support trainings. –Attending Sunriver Rotary meeting to discuss wildland fire building codes. Turn to Summary page 23
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Selected log entries collected by the Scene BAC = Blood Alcohol Content DCJ = Deschutes County Jail DCSO = Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office DOA = Dead On Arrival DUII = Driving Under Influence of Intoxicants DWS = Driving While Suspended GOA = Gone On Arrival MVA = Motor Vehicle Accident
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3-4 report of a hit and run that occurred in the parking lot of The Pines condos on Pinnacle Lane. 3-4 Domestic dispute reported on Deer Lane. Officer responded. Not physical, no crime. 3-5 Took possession of an Oregon Drivers License and Alaska credit card belonging to the same person. The items were found at the Pavilion in The Village at Sunriver. 3-5 Units were dispatched to a driver complaint on Beaver Drive. Officer located the associated vehicles and conducted a traffic stop on one of the vehicles. The driver was arrested for DUII. 3-6 A truck collided with a parked Sunriver Police Department vehicle on Beaver Drive, causing minor damage. 3-10 Owner left his gun at Mulligan Lane location and drove home. Gun will be held by the SRPD until retrieved by the owner. 3-10 Assisted DCSO with a burglary in progress on Lazy River Drive outside Sunriver. 3-11 Received a driving complaint on northbound Highway 97 from Vandevert Road. The vehicle was located on South Century Drive and stopped on Abbot Drive. The driver was arrested for DUII. 3-11 While departing the DSCO jail, officer observed a single vehicle roll-over crash near Empire Avenue on Highway 20. Medics and Bend Police responded to the scene. 3-12 Found wallet at Beaver Drive location. Owner was contacted and picked up the wallet at the Sunriver Police Department. 3-12 Father reported his son missing near the Cardinal Landing Bridge. Units located the boy at the bridge and was reunited with his father. 3-13 Currency was located at the Cardinal Landing Bridge. The owner is unknown at this time. 3-15 Took possession of a firearm found at a Center Drive location. 3-16 RP locked his keys inside his running vehicle at Beaver Drive location. After obtaining a signed lock out waiver, officer was able to make entry to the vehicle without damage. 3-16 Took a found dog into custody on Pinnacle Lane. No tags or chip located. The owner called in a couple hours later and was able to describe the dog, who was released back to the owner. 3-18 RP reported that sometime in the last month an unknown Turn to Log, page 22
mouth of the Deschutes and the high Cascade Lakes,” White said. Fishing in Central Oregon requires knowing the appropriate gear to use. Both men said using the incorrect fly rod, weights or fly line is comparable to a golfer using a putter for the entire 18-holes. “We advise people on using the right equipment for the water they are fishing,” White said. “I have seen people use an eight-weight when what they need is a four to five weight.” Before heading out, the staff advises people to clean their reels, replace their leader, make sure they have proper safety gear and check their fly lines. Fishing permits are required for each season and can be obtained by visiting www.myodfw.com. The professional staff at The Hook Fly Shop is prepared for every situation, always carrying backup equipment and clothing when traveling to remote locations. Olschewsky and White want their customers to have an enjoyable and educational experience while fly fishing in Central Oregon. “We invite people to stop by and we can assist them with what they need,” White said. Golfing Kevin Erdman, PGA, who is the director of instruction for Sunriver Resort, recommends that having a golf professional assist you with the fundamentals is more important when starting to play golf than the equipment. “When you are starting golf for the first time it is not important to get fitted for clubs or get name brand clubs,” Erdman
said. “Starting out, it is nice to have a wedge, mid iron, hybrid, driver and a putter. This will give you a good start.” Erdman said once a golfer has developed a repeatable swing, having `golf clubs that are custom fitted can definitely improve a golfer’s game. “Fitted clubs will help you with better contact and control making distances and accuracy easier to achieve. You can play golf with clubs that aren’t fitted to you, but your shots will improve if your clubs are fitted to you,” he said. Erdman said beginning to experienced golfers should remember to practice the basic rules of golf etiquette including fixing their divots and ball marks on the greens, following the golf cart path and being respectful to other golfers. A quick spring checkup for
golfers should include making sure the grips on their clubs are not too slick and their golf bag is properly equipped with tees, balls, ball mark tool, the right mixture of clubs and ball markers as well as snacks such as protein bars and water or an energy drink. “Getting back to golf after a long winter break is exciting, but make sure you and your clubs are ready,” he added. “I strongly encourage stretching, your body most likely hasn’t moved in a golfing motion for a while, so stretching out your muscles and body will help tremendously.” –Kristine Thomas writes articles for the Sunriver Chamber of Commerce highlighting the chamber’s membership. For information on becoming a chamber member, call 541-593-8149 or visit www.sunriverchamber.com
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By Jim Bennett I was reading a news story the other day that the west may be facing its worst drought in modern history. This is certainly distressing news if it materializes. This is worthy of a momentary pause to reflect on the disastrous Oregon fire season of 2020 and hope for a less destructive 2021 season. It is estimated that up to 85% of wildfires are human caused. The cost to fight these fires is massive, with Oregon’s share of the fires last year amounting to more than $350 million in firefighting expenses. Then there is the property loss. If you have driven Highway 126 or Highway 22 since last summer, you have undoubtedly seen the destruction. The lone fireplace and chimney are all that remains of someone’s home. The burntout shell of a car, that looks like a relic from a bygone era, but is “newer” than my favorite pair of sneakers. It is, sadly, all a grim reminder of the power and devastation of fire.
However, when we talk about fire safety, or for that matter any impacts to safety, the first and most important part of the conversation needs to be about life safety, keeping people safe and alive. Everything else comes second. Last month, we dove into preparedness for evacuation. What would you take if you had to leave? Are you prepared to leave with very little notice? If evacuation shelters were overwhelmed and supplies short, would you have enough of what you need to survive three or more days with minimal assistance? If you missed last month’s check list, visit SROA’s website for archived editions of the Scene. Assuming we are prepared with what we need to evacuate, when will we know it is time? Where will we go? How will we get there? All of these are important questions and considerations, so let’s start with levels of evacuation. Throughout Oregon we generally rely on a three-level evacuation
notification. Level 1 or “Be Ready” is awareness and preparedness to evacuate as situations may worsen and you may need to leave with minimal amount of additional warning. Level 2 or “Be Set” is evacuation is likely and conditions are continuing to worsen, and you may have very little notice. Be prepared for immediate notification to evacuate. Level 3 is straightforward, go NOW. There is no time to waste, we are in a situation where it is time to leave immediately, even if you have not prepared and you are leaving behind items you wanted to take. No possession is worth your life, so when a “level 3” is called, follow directions and evacuate. Our police department, in collaboration with the fire department, Sunriver Service District Board, SROA, Deschutes County and many others, has developed a comprehensive evacuation plan to keep you and your family as safe as possible. All entities have worked diligently to identify and support the multiple notification portals available to us, so that ideally all persons within our community, whether they are home, on a trail, floating the river or on the greens will know it is time to go.
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suspect(s) attempted to cut the catalytic converter off of his truck while it was parked in long term parking at the Sunriver Airport on River Road. 3-20 Responded to a traffic complaint on southbound Highway 97 at mile post 150. Officer contacted the occupants of the vehicle and cited the driver for careless driving and the passenger for failing to wear his seat belt. 3-22 Took possession of a found Smith and Wesson revolver. The firearm was found near Cardinal Landing Bridge and was later returned to the owner. 3-24 RP reported he stopped a possible burglary in progress at a Splitrock Lane location. RP saw subject run away from the residence with a flashlight and leave in a diesel pickup truck. Officer found no signs of forced entry, nothing taken, no person or vehicle. 3-24 Sunriver Public Works turned in a found small electric ATV to the Sunriver Police Department. The ATV was retrieved by owner. 3-24 Male was verbally trespassed by an officer from a business park location. The RP advised that the male had verbally abused staff and refused to leave after being refused service. 3-25 Lost dog “Sally” later returned to the listed owner. 3-27 What was initially reported as a suicidal subject armed with a firearm was eventually determined to be a domestic disturbance between a boyfriend and girlfriend on Pyramid Mountain. 3-28 Airport employee reported two additional vehicles at the location had their catalytic converters cut out. The time frame of the crime is unknown. One victim has been notified, but the other victim is unknown. 3-28 RP responded to the police department to turn in a found firearm at a Venture Lane location. The owner of the firearm is unknown at this time.
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Police –In March, the Sunriver Police Department received 528 calls for service, 58 of which were emergencies. Officers responded to 17 suspicious persons or prowlers, performed 123 security checks, conducted 140 traffic stops and provided 108 verbal warnings, provided 16 community-policing responses, there were 15 lost/found property and 38 cases investigated. –Chief Darling introduced
Sgt. Steve Lopez, who replaced the now-retired Sgt. PJ Beaty. –A document for emergency preparedness has been created and will be used to educate community members. –Annual outdoor siren testing has been schedule for May 19, 12 p.m. –Officers Kaping and Palmer successfully completed and graduated from the 16-week basic police academy and now begin 16 weeks of “on-the-job” officer training. –Conducted speed surveys that included East Cascade,
about the incident, family, etc. once you have evacuated. Even a brief stop to talk will create a continued from page 22 traffic jam that could have dire uation routes. Visit www.sun consequences. riveremergencyinfo.com/evac We will be sharing more over uation to view and familiarize the fire season on how best to yourself with our primary and protect your family from fire secondary evacuation routes. and escaping its destructive During an evacuation, emer- path. gency services staff and signs Do not be a part of the 85% will be positioned to provide statistic of human caused fires. direction to the exit or location Have a great spring, transitionthat will provide maximum ing into summer. safety. Please be sure to follow – Jim Bennett is the pubtheir directions. lic information officer for the In some circumstances you Sunriver Fire Department. may also be directed to a “green” safe zone, rather than exiting the community. These Sunriver would be areas that police and Holy Trinity Church fire officials feel are safe areas Please join us for mass to wait out the fire. • Saturday at 5:30 pm Speaking of evacuations, if • Sunday at 8 am you have ever experienced one, you know they can certainly Donate your be highly stressful, and time Redeemable is of the essence. If you are in BOTTLES an evacuation, follow the directions given and drive safely & CANS with your lights on so that you Proceeds will are highly visible (imagine in a benefit youth fire situation, even during the activities at all area daytime it will be dark with Holy Redeemer Catholic Parishes smoke). BOTTLE/CAN DROP As you approach roundabouts or intersections with Holy Trinity Church emergency staff, please follow South Parking Lot their directions and do not 18143 Cottonwood Rd stop to talk. There will be plenSunriver, OR ty of opportunities to inquire
West Cascade, Abbot and Beaver drives over two days. Average speed was 25.41 mph. –Emergency Operations Center training is scheduled for May 21 at SHARC. Training will be provided by Sgt. Nathan Garibay, Deschutes County Emergency Manager. –The evacuation plan has been reviewed and updated. Administration –Worked with the treasurer and Chief Moor to update projections for adding an additional firefighter/paramedic position. –Met with SROA general
manager to review agreements the SSD has with the association. Revisions will be coming before the SSD board in May. –Drafted a “thank you” letter to the stakeholders who assisted in the review of the SSD’s strategic plan. –Worked with Director Ralston in looking at potential public safety building sites. Signed a letter of engagement for the appraisal of the current fire station site. –Working on additional board training with Christy Monson.
Other business –A special board meeting was scheduled for April 27 to approve the final SSD budget. –The next regular meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is scheduled for Thursday, May 13, 3 p.m. Directions for attending the meeting virtually are posted on the SROA calendar under the SSD meeting date. The meeting adjourned at 5:17 p.m. Approved meeting minutes are posted, as available, to www. sunriversd.org
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Ruth Lenz brings a family musical heritage to Sunriver Can musical talent be inherited? Concertmaster Ruth Lenz makes a case for it. Lenz hails from what has been called Reno’s ‘first family’ of music. Lenz's parents were early members of the Reno Philharmonic. All her uncles and aunts are musical and many married musicians and had offspring who are musicians. Lenz likes to say "I started my music lessons in the womb." Lenz's musical journey began at age two when her mother started instructing her on violin and piano. She decided to focus on the violin. When she was just a high school sophomore, she was auditioning for the Reno Philharmonic. “The auditions are anonymous behind a screen, so they didn’t know I was so young,” she says. Lenz was accepted and joined her parents and other relatives in the Reno Philharmonic.
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Lenz is currently concertmaster for both the Reno Philharmonic and the Reno Chamber Orchestra. In addition to serving as acting concertmaster in the Sunriver Music Festival Orchestra this season, Lenz will also be the featured soloist for the Festival’s Classical Concert II on Aug. 16 at Sunriver Resort’s Besson Commons. The concertmaster title is bestowed on the lead violinist, who acts as the conductor’s assistant. “The concertmaster is kind of the conductor’s right-hand. It is my job to model a good attitude and be as prepared as possible. It should be fun this summer working with the orchestra because they are really good. I am excited about the opportunity." Her connection with Sunriver Music Festival goes back to her earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Uni-
versity of Nevada studying with esteemed violinist Philip Ruder. Ruder is Sunriver Music Festival's most recent past president of the Board of Trustees and also served as concertmaster at the festival for many years. Lenz earned her Doctorate from the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana. Lenz has been a violin soloist across the country and at the Nevada Chamber Music Festival. In addition, she has played with such famous artists as Itzhak Perlman, Natalie Cole and Luciano Pavarotti. She also has her own private violin and Turn to Music, page 25
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chamber music studio. Lenz adds that one of her most interesting musical adventures was to Morocco in June 2018 as part of the first American orchestra to perform in that country. "We performed in a glass tent and it was magical." With all her musical talent, she has other interests too – she is an outstanding equestrian, outdoorsman and mom to two kids. For this season of the Sunriver Music Festival, the outdoor
concert series is conducted by the two finalists for the festival’s new permanent artistic director. Therefore, Lenz points out that the "acting concertmaster" title is normal. “Because the concertmaster is critical to executing the maestro's musical vision, the future concertmaster appointment will be determined by the new artistic director,” she said. Four classical concerts, one pops concert, and one solo piano concert will be part of the 44th Festival, Aug. 14-23. Classical Concert I on Aug. 14 will be at the spacious Sunriver
By Deon Stonehouse May has three excellent books to discuss via Zoom. Join one of the Book Club discussions, held Mondays at 6 p.m., by emailing sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks.com and I will send you the Zoom link the day or day before the discussion. • May 3 Mystery Book Club discusses “Eight Perfect Murders” by Peter Swanson It is a snowy night in Boston when FBI agent Gwen Mulvey comes calling at Old Devils Bookshop. She checked to be sure part owner Malcolm Kershaw was available for a chat. Not a comforting feeling, the FBI wanting a little get together in a snow storm miles from their office. It seems there have been a few murders with a disturbing similarity to the murders in mystery books Malcolm had posted as a list on the store’s blog years ago, Eight Perfect Murders (Agatha Christie’s “A. B. C. Murders,” Patricia Highsmith’s “Strangers on a Train,” Ira Levin’s “Death Trap,” A. A. Milne’s “Red House Mystery,” Anthony
Berkeley Cox’s “Malice Aforethought,” James M. Cain’s “Double Indemnity,” John D. Macdonald’s “The Drowner” and Donna Tartt’s “A Secret History”). In addition to the murders she found suspicious, agent Mulvey has a list of potentials that might fit the list. Soon Malcolm is involved in trying to figure out a series of crimes that seem to not only relate to the list he posted, but to him personally too. Not an easy task while he is trying to keep his own secrets securely locked in their closet. In addition to following the list of perfect murders, the killer knows quite a bit about Malcolm too. This devious mystery has abundant references to other mystery books. • May 10 the Fiction Book Club discusses “The River” by Peter Heller. Wynn and Jack met freshman year, college boys with the world wide open ahead of them. Both are avid outdoorsmen but from opposite sides of the country with different upbringing. Wynn hales from Vermont, a sweet natured Turn to Books, page 26
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guy, tall and impressively built. Jack is a ranch kid from Colorado, wiry and fit, at home in a Rocky Mountain wilderness more armed with tooth and claw than the gentle mountains of New England. A love of literature and the outdoors bonds them; they spend their summer breaks working together for a guiding company. Before settling down to adult endeavors, they plan a grand trip, canoeing Canada’s remote Maskwa River spending their days on the water and hiking, their nights under the stars, away from cell phones and traffic. Things start to go seriously awry when a raging wildfire threatens to overtake them. Jack knows a thing or two about wildfires, and this one is apocalyptic, it scares him. Attempting to make time before the fire can catch up to them; they hear a couple arguing on a riverbank obscured by fog. Though they try, they cannot find the couple to warn of the coming conflagration. The next day the man appears, the woman is missing, and those idyllic woods take on a sinister atmosphere as the young friends try to avert disaster.
• May 24 the Non-Fiction Book Club discusses “Tesla” by Richard Munson. Michel de Montaigne said “Obsession is the wellspring of genius and madness.” Tesla had bucket loads of all three. There is no denying he possessed genius, he was one of the most intelligent people to walk planet Earth. Yet sometimes he was overtaken by compulsions, eccentricity. He was born in 1856 at the stroke of midnight during a lightning storm, it would prove prophetic as his life was often tied to harnessing the power of electricity in ways unimagined during his era. His family was poor, Serbian, his father a priest in the Serbian Orthodox Church. They lived in a small Croatian village where their neighbors were Roman Catholic. Tesla was smart, exceedingly so, from a young age. By the time he was in his twenties, he invented a totally new way to power motors. That was just one of the hundreds of
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SHARC Amphitheatre. All remaining concerts will be at Sunriver Resort's Besson Commons, the beautiful outdoor venue near the Great Hall. All concerts begin at 6 p.m. and end by 7:30. For more concert information and tickets go to sunrivermusic.org or call 541593-9310 or email tickets@ sunrivermusic.org. This is the fifth in a series of 44th Season previews of Sunriver Music Festival. Read all stories here: www.sunriver music.org.
The Deschutes and Willamette national forests will move forward with the Central Cascades Wilderness Permit System this year. The initial implementation was delayed last year because of the pandemic. Starting May 28 and ending Sept. 24, day-use permits will be required for 19 out of 79 trails in the Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington and Three Sisters wilderness areas. During the same period, overnight-use permits will be required for all trails in those wilderness areas. Reservations for the permits are available at www.Recreation. gov. or by calling 1-877-444-6777. The Forest Service encourages everyone to “go online don’t stand in line.” Individuals can also get permits at Deschutes and Willamette National Forest offices, but it should be noted due to COVID, National Forest offices may be closed to the public. Call the office ahead of time to make sure it is open. Processing fees will be applied to the permits regardless of how they are reserved.
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Sunriver Mens Golf: Season kicks off successfully; full slate of events By Paul Grieco The Sunriver Men’s Golf Club (SRMGC) got off to a rousing start at the Meadows on a sunny and blustery day. Some of the members said they were really glad to finally get out and play with old friends after being cooped up for the winter for several reasons, including the COVID-19 pandemic, but were also glad to finish their rounds due to cold winds that were gusting to nearly 30 mph. What else is new? It was early April and this is Central Oregon. The SRMGC is starting the season with nearly 80 members, 6 of whom are first timers.
We expect to see a few more rejoining the fold once some regular members return from their warm weather haunts in the latter stages of the Spring season. A few changes that have been put into place bear repeating especially with regard to Sunriver Resort COVID rules to which the SRMGC adheres. Even though the Resort has now placed rakes at all bunkers (instead of individual players having to carry rakes to minimalize multiple use, as last season), SRMGC is proceeding with an abundance of caution and will treat damaged areas in bunkers as ground under
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ness-measures/golf/ Another change welcomed by many members is that players are now allowed to walk in all SRMGC competitions as opposed to the mandatory use of carts. The requirement to ride in a cart was temporarily suspended in 2020 for social distancing purposes and the board has decided to remove that requirement permanently. Given that mandatory cart use was instituted several years ago to ensure a good and steady pace of play, the board will also reassess this change if slow pace of play becomes an issue. One provisional method of upholding good pace of play encouraged this year is to have the first two players who finish their current hole to proceed immediately to the next tee and tee off as soon as it is safe and courteous to do so. This has proven to be an effective way to help a potentially lagging group keep up with the group ahead. Full schedule The club has a full slate of events to warm the proverbial cockles of any player’s heart. There are over 30 “regular” weekly events right up until the Nov. 3 final SRMGC event, with additional match play events, a home and away event with Juniper Golf Club, four Resort Cup events that require qualifying, and the Sunriver Cup (also a qualifying event). There is a wide variety of weekly events both flighted and non-flighted, individual, partner and four man events;
very special events include the Memorial Tournament twoman team event held this year on July 7, which honors those members who have passed away most recently; the club championship will be held in early August over two weeks, one round on each course; the Member-Guest tournament held in September; the Resort Cup is an annual team event (suspended last year due to the pandemic) that pits four local resorts vying for the beautiful Resort Cup, which Sunriver currently holds, having won for the first time in 2019. There’s one event a month for four months beginning in June held once at each host facility including Widgi Creek, Eagle Crest and Black Butte with a final event at Sunriver in September. The Sunriver Cup, pitting Sunriver players against Crosswater players is held over two days in August playing in Ryder-Cup style team and individual events, with Sunriver holding that cup (from 2019) as well. New members welcome New members are welcome. Sunriver residency is not a requirement. Find the SRMGC online at www.srmensgolf. com. Apply for membership using the Membership Registration tab in the menu (on the lower left side of the home page) or for more information email SRMGC membership director Don Larson at dclar son@gmail.com or me at the email address listed below.
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Letter from Readers Chorus: Recycled Again
By Ed Pitera Over two days in mid-March, the SROA Board met, discussed, and gave homeowners back exactly what the Board proposed 2 years ago – a large $750,000, open to all Deschutes County building on two acres in the center of Sunriver, based on 25-year-old environmental practices. No other Sunriver-like community in Deschutes County is using their scarce land this way. The Task Force Report they discussed was not available for public review, nor were homeowners allowed to participate via Zoom or call-in. In a departure from recent practice, only owners physically present at SHARC could participate. The Board offered support to Cascade Disposal’s home recycling service. SROA Staff were instructed to prepare a ballot measure authorizing spending Reserves but the Board did not instruct staff nor advise the Design Committee to facilitate adoption of home pickup. The Board did acknowledge home recycling could reduce the size and cost of a central depot, but opined side-yard would not garner enough subscribers to make much of a difference – in spite of 2020 Recycling Survey results indicating 1,100 homeowners said their properties were ready to accommodate home recycling and 1,500 said sideyard pickup should be allowed in Sunriver. Of the five options surveyed, the Board chose to pursue the fourth ranked. Had there been public discussion, what would have come out includes: • The side-yard subscription rate would be lower if Cascade were relieved of operating costs for a recycling depot; • The size of the carts used for recycling and trash collection can be varied to meet a homeowner’s needs – avoiding the need for some homeowners to modify trash enclosures; • Home pickup service was to be flexible and as convenient as our trash services. In one forum or another, 7 of the 9 Board members stated they would or could not use home recycling. One has to question how helpful the Board will be in bringing home recycling to Sunriver. The Board is not the customer of home services – people like me and my neighbors are. Yet only the Board is receiving and evaluating the hauler’s proposal. I urge you to join your neighbors in bringing the option of side-yard pickup to Sunriver by asking SROA to make public their communications with the hauler; telling Cascade Disposal what you want to see in a home recycling proposal; and voting against SROA’s archaic, recycling project open to all Deschutes County.
Chorus: No on New Recycling Center By John Miller Tell the Board to give you the recycling you asked for: vote NO on the proposed new recycling depot. Not happy about the proposed new recycling mega-center? You are not alone. According to the November recycling survey, over 76% of you said you wanted recycling picked up at your home, just like garbage is today, aka “side-yard” service. Secondly, 71% of all survey respondents also want to keep some form of recycling depot, e.g., for those without garbage service, but want that depot to be open to Sunriver homeowners and guests only, just like other Sunriver facilities, such as SHARC, Mary McCallum Park, and the Deschutes River boat ramp at the Marina. Yet in their March 20 meeting, the Board completely ignored this input from you, their constituents. They even rejected all options proposed by the 14-member Sunriver Recycling Task Force, who had been studying this issue for six months. Instead, the Board is pushing forward with their previously-shot-down 2019 plan: build a new $750,000+ building, with 20 (!) bins – a new public mega-depot. By accepting County money for some of the construction cost, Sunriver would be contrac-
tually bound to be the recycling dump for the surrounding area’s growing population for the next 7-10 years or more. It is not known how many people user the current depot, let alone how many there would be in 10 years. Deschutes County has already expressed concern that, even with trucks changing bins 5-7 times a day, up to 7 days a week, the proposed depot might not be big enough. This is a terrible deal for Sunriver, and one with a decade’s worth of consequences. Not surprisingly, in the November recycling survey, barely 17% of you chose this “new public depot” option as their preferred choice, while over 70% made their preferred choice very clear: “We want side-yard recycling, plus a Sunriver-only depot.” Rather than foisting the least popular option on us, the Board should put its energies into making the most popular choices reality, working through the inevitable challenges. The Board’s proposal will come to a homeowner vote early this summer. As one of the 14 members of the Sunriver Recycling Task Force, I urge you to vote NO on the proposed new public mega-depot. Then let’s get busy implementing the recycling choices you actually want.
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By Mark and Cindy McConnell We will be casting a NO vote for funding a new recycling center. It will use SROA Owners’ Reserves and general budget dollars to subsidize it. Beware of an enticing “sales pitch” and what it the real cost will be. 1. SROA should not be in the waste management business. Solid Waste of Deschutes County should build a facility that is more accessible to the public outside of Sunriver. Build a less costly center with the $600,000.00, or better yet, use all $750,000.00 available to subsidize and facilitate a rate neutral side-yard system. 2. We do not need a new public center. There is one nearby already. Once a fully subsidized home-based system is underway, the current center should be adequate, and could then become private or shut down. 3. Now is not the right time to fund a new public center paid for and subsidized by Owners. The survey was clear on that. We need time to allow other options to take hold. Vote NO and send a clear message to the SROA Board to get out of the waste management business once and for all.
By Craig Carver First let’s be clear about the recent recycling survey results as the Scene article had muddled the real issue. A large majority of owners (67%) DO NOT want a public recycling facility in the center of Sunriver. With complete and blatant disregard for the owners wishes, our Board has voted to build a new, state of the art facility exactly in the middle of Sunriver for the benefit of the outside public, partially at our expense and with all SROA money at least in the beginning. Based on the article in the Scene it would appear that most of the justification for the build is an overriding board desire to be magnanimous to outside public’s recycling needs under the cover of being “green and sustainable” good guys. It amazes me how completely disrespectful and nearly larcenous this approach actually appears to be! We (SR owners) already pay our complete share of public taxes and on top of that we pay our annual fees which are by directive to be used for the PRIVATE improvements and maintenance items that are to benefit SR Owners only, with few exceptions. Just to remind those on the Board that have lost their way, it is the private and exclusive improvements that create/enhance value in SR, every time the Board fails to enhance exclusivity they undermine our property values. While on the topic of private improvements, maybe this is a good time to begin a dialogue about the complete lack of exclusivity on our overcrowded bike paths. Years of complacency regarding the external use of the paths by the public (that we pay for 100% with no tax dollars) has now created a nightmare that desperately needs attention. How many times have you seen the all too common group of bike riders unload their bikes in the store parking lot for a free day of abusing our treasured “private” paths? Why not fix an actual problem and leave the perfectly adequate recycling center alone?
Letter: Too Many Options By Knut Radloff The recycling center article in the April Scene states that sideyard recycling was the #1 choice of survey respondents. It doesn't sound like a public recycling center investment was the #2 choice either in the survey results. Why then is the SROA still pursuing building a new recycling center? The existing one is functional for those that don't wish to subscribe to side-yard recycling. How pleasant does refuse disposal need to be that we need a shiny new recycling center? It seems likely that using reserve funds for a portion of the recycling center expense will eventually lead to an increase in SROA dues.
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Chorus: My Thoughts on Board Decision By Joe Huseonica As a member of the SROA Recycling Task; I want to express my extreme disappointment in the cavalier manner with which the SROA Board has responded to the incredible amount of effort and time put forth by the Task Force. With the Board having decided to proceed with asking we Sunriver owners to approve construction of a new mega-recycling open to all of South County, the Board has essentially negated and ignored all of the inputs generated by the Task Force and the surveying of owners led by the Task Force. I will not waste time reciting the relevant facts and statistics the Task Force’s effort generated but suffice to say the decision made by the Board is contrary to that information and leaves me questioning why they ever bothered putting a task force in place. I fail to see what reasoning was applied to a decision that says our great place to live called Sunriver, should be the home to a large, unsightly and noisy recycling center that is open to all comers. I also note that the Board has approved moving forward in seeking owner approval to build the new recycling center without consideration of the likely reduced need for such a center when side-yard recycling pickup is implemented by Cascade Disposal in the coming months, where is the logic in that? Does the Board really consider this a good use of our precious reserve funds? Yes, yes, I know we will supposedly be reimbursed by Cascade Disposal over the next 7-10 years. A prudent business decision would be to first implement side-yard recycling pickup, then assess the level of reduction in Turn to Chorus, page 31
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I fail to see the business logic, or community benefit of offering recycling services outside of our immediate community, Sunriver. As Sunriver owners, we should not let the Board’s decision go unchallenged. I firmly believe it to be the wrong decision at the wrong time and I intend to actively oppose any effort to build a new recycling center until such time as we have fully implemented side-yard recycling and properly sized a center that meets only the needs of we Sunriver owners.
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
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
NAILS BY PENNIE Formerly from Obsidian Hair Spa. Now at Alexander in Bend. Call/text me at 541-420-1446 for appointment. Would love to see you! 6/21 OLSON
PROJECT ORGANIZATION We organize pantries, closets, garages and more. $40/hour with a 3-hour minimum. Call Sarah at 541-610-8613 AUTO KIELTY
DO YOU NEED DECK WORK? Deck refinishing, Deck rebuilding, Enclosures, General contracting, licensed, bonded, insured since 1992 Tubs Alive, Inc CCB #97643 541-593-5163 Info@tubsalive.com
LET LITTRELL DO IT - FULL HOUSE MAINTENANCE Housekeeping, Security, yard, carpet & window cleaning. Over 12 years experience. Insured and Bonded. Call Brandy 541–536-4205 AUTO LITTREL
SR BLIND LADY Bend Window Works/Bend Blinds has a special just for Sunriver area homeowners for new or replacement window treatments! Free laser measure, free take down/disposal of old blinds, free installation! And remember, fresh new blinds help rental homes rent faster! BendWindowWorks.com 541-593-8372 AUTO BWW
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
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 OLSON
PD 2021 PICKENS
REMODELING WITH INTEGRITY 35 years of experience. Specializing in: Kitchens, Bathrooms, additions and Decks. Desert Enterprises Inc. #181623 Call Ron 541-788-7574
HANDYMAN SERVICES Here to help with all your needs. Seamless Gutters and Cleaning, Decks & Staining, Heat Cables, Pine Needles, Demo, Property Check, Honey-Do List. Call James 541-668-2999 5/21 SALMON
6/21 DESERT
EGGS Looking for regular egg customer. Once a week to be picked up at specified location in Sunriver. Blue, green, brown fresh eggs. 541-728-1011 or beth_slinky71@hotmail.com
CONTRACT HOUSEKEEPER K2 looking for Contract Housekeeper Private Vacation Rentals. Cleaners needed ASAP. No weekends or holidays. Pay depends on experience. Contact Sarah 541-610-8613 or 541-419-9248.
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5/21 KIELTY
CLASSIFIED AD RATES $15/month for 25 words
Deadline: 12th of the month Email text to: sunriverscene@srowners.org
STAY CONNECTED! STAY INFORMED! Owners can find news and other information related to the SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSOCIATION on its website:
www.sunriverowners.org Find information on: • Governing documents • Forms to reserve a park, RV storage, tree permits, etc. • Department services and staff contact information • Community information • Calendar of meetings & events
....and more! www.sunriverowners.org
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