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NOVEMBER 2023
VOLUME XLVI • NUMBER 11
TDS to start dropping fiber service lines, connecting to some homes later this fall PHOTO CREDIT: DAVID YOUNG-WOLFF
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TDS workers making progress near Beaver Drive in Sunriver.
SROA NEWS - As you all know, as part of an approved vote to construct a fiber optic system within Sunriver under a bulk service agreement applicable to all owners, TDS has been constructing fiber optic facilities in Sunriver for the past few months and will complete the entire construction by end-of-year 2026. This work is being done in stages in various sections of the community – beginning in the north and central portions of Sunriver. As part of the construction, in order to serve your home,
a drop line will need to be constructed from the main line along the road to the house. The drop to the home will follow the construction progress of the main line, with some homes being able to be connected sooner than others. TDS has indicated that it will begin notifying individual property owners of the pending work on its property to complete the fiber drop to the home. Initially, about 100 homes at a time will be notified about the proposed work, along with a timeline for the work to
begin, with owners being given the ability to opt out of the fiber drop to their home. The note below is what some of you will receive in the near term, with others receiving this later as construction progresses and more of the community is served. Please note that the letter does indicate that if you opt out of the service drop to your home and continue with your existing coaxial cable service (if T TDS,
SROA, SHARC present new wine event series Sip, Sip, Soirée is a curated, intimate experience highlighting an Oregon winery, local caterer and live music at SHARC. The first soirée was in October with another scheduled for November and December. Held in Benham Hall, seating for each event is limited to 60 attendees. Tickets are $50 for owners and $55 general public for each soirée you wish to attend. The following is the lineup of the
November and December soirée. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.sunriversharc.com/soiree Nov. 12 Soiree, 4-6pm • Wine & Appetizers: Flights Wine Bar • Music: Chris Juhlin Dec. 10 Soiree, 4-6pm • Wine: Knudsen Vineyard • Appetizers: Smorgasbord Bend • Music: Desert Wheelhouse SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLVI • NUMBER 11 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707
Sunriver Music Festival’s annual memberships are vital to the festival's sustainability. Members, called “Friends of the Festival,” receive benefits including the ability to purchase 2024 Summer Festival tickets early for best seat selection, discounts on series tickets, and invitations to special events. The 2024 summer festival in August will include orchestra performances at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend and the Sunriver Resort Great Hall. Tickets for toptier members go on sale April 1; ticket sales for the general public open June 3. “Concert ticket sales account for only 30 percent of Festival revenue,” said Executive Director Meagan Iverson. “These financial gifts from our patron community support the Summer Festival concerts along with year-round concerts and events, music education and scholarships. For the past 46 years, memberships have been integral in shaping the thriving musical experience that residents and visitors cherish at the festival.” Each August, the world-class Sunriver Music Festival Orchestra delights audiences with two weeks of premier classical and pops concerts. Artistic director and conductor Brett Mitchell’s creative concert programs, featuring top-notch soloists, attract
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SUNRIVER | Experience the original charm of Sunriver cabins while enjoying modern style and comfort. The Pole House units are ideally located near all Sunriver amenities, including bike paths, the Aquatic Center, Lodge, and The Village. MLS# 220170492 | Beds 3 | Baths 2 | Sq. Ft 1,470
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SUNRIVER | Stunning interior, classic exterior, newly updated and beautifully remodeled home. Centrally located in the heart of Sunriver. Perfect year-round get-away or a source of consistent rental income with appreciable value. Single level, great-room floorplan. MLS# 220170657 | Beds 3 | Baths 2 | Sq. Ft 1,457
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CALDER A SPRINGS | Just completed and sold fully furnished! Enjoy this custom mountain-modern home with ample gathering spaces for the whole family. Features include distressed wood beams, custom cabinetr y, solid sur faces, and high-end appliances. MLS# 22016995 | Beds 5 | Baths 7.5 | Sq. Ft 4,529
SUNRIVER | First time on the market! A river rock gas FP & a wall of windows to bring the outdoors in. A spacious kitchen & roomy main suite completes the upper level. Downstairs, find 3 add’l Jr Suites + bonus room/5th sleeping area w/ gas FP. 3-car garage. MLS# 220170526 | Beds 4 | Baths 4.5 | Sq. Ft 3,193
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SUNRIVER | Lodge-style 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath resort home has open great room, wood accents, river rock gas fireplace. Primary suite on main level with a primary suite upstairs with 3 more bedrooms. Close to Deschutes River and Benham Falls trails. MLS# 220171198 | Beds 5 | Baths 3.5 | Sq. Ft 2,437
SUNRIVER | This 2-story Sunriver Resort home offers a huge rear deck looking out to generous common. Open concept w/ vaulted ceiling, HW floors and cozy gas FP in the great room. Granite kitchen counters w/ eating bar & SS appliances. 2-Car garage, A/C, furnished! MLS# 220170868 | Beds 3 | Baths 3 | Sq. Ft 1,914
CALDERA SPRINGS | Experience luxurious living in this stunning home w/ golf course frontage and views towards Mt Bachelor. Distressed wood beams, solid surfaces, designer tile, high-end appliances, A/C and much more. Covered paver patio w/ hot tub. Sold furnished. MLS# 220155704 | Beds 5 | Baths 6.5 | Sq. Ft 3,916
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Sunriver
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SUNRIVER
SCENE November 2023 Volume XLVI, No. 11 57455 Abbot Drive PO Box 3278 Sunriver, OR 97707 OWNER/PUBLISHER Sunriver Owners Association
The SUNRIVER SCENE is the official monthly publication of the Sunriver Owners Association, a not-for-profit Oregon corporation dedicated to: “Maintaining Sunriver as a premier residential and resort community, protecting and enhancing its quality of life, natural environment and property values.” The Scene is mailed to Sunriver property owners anywhere in the U.S. and available at locations throughout Sunriver and through a paid subscription by mail. Publication of advertising copy or individuals’ opinions in the Scene does not constitute endorsement by the newspaper, the Sunriver Owners Association or any of its members or board of directors. Each advertiser bears responsibility for claims made on their behalf. Scene content including stories, advertising and images are copyrighted and cannot be re-published without permission.
CONTACT THE SCENE Editor | Communications Director Susan Berger | 541.585.2937 susanb@srowners.org
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you are an existing customer), that service will eventually be discontinued at the end of the complete fiber installation in Sunriver. Per the owner approved vote/agreement for bulk fiber service to the home, owners who connect to the fiber service will begin having a $35 fee assessed by SROA for basic internet service upon start of that service – this will replace the current fee you pay directly to TDS for an equivalent internet service. Please note though, even if you do not have a fiber drop installed to your
home, the $35 fee will begin being assessed to all owners upon completion of the work in Sunriver. The following is the letter TDS will send to owners: "TDS representatives will be visiting your home to continue construction of the TDS fiber network. Once completed, the TDS network will deliver exceptionally fast, reliable fiber internet service. To connect your home to the TDS fiber network, our contractors may need to trench and bury a conduit for the fiber line into your yard. We will try to use the existing conduit path before trenching, but we
may not be able to in all cases. If we disrupt any landscaping or hardscaping during this process, we will make repairs as soon as possible after work is complete. TDS construction crews will be working in your area starting (date to be determined and included in your specific notification). You do not need to schedule an appointment for our contractors to begin their work. They may require access into your home to complete their work but will reach out in those instances. If you do not wish to have fiber constructed to your home, you may opt out. If you do not
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both Central Oregon residents and visitors who plan their vacations around the festival. Throughout the year, Sunriver Music Festival offers intimate Fireside Concerts in both Sunriver and Bend featuring classical, jazz and classical crossover music. The festival is committed to providing Music Education Programs – concerts, workshops, artistin-residence programs and musical instrument grants – to the schools in south Deschutes County, as part of its ongoing mission to make music accessible to all students. The Young Artists Scholarship Program awards more than $25,000 annually to aspiring classical musicians in
The festival’s annual ‘instrument petting zoo’
Deschutes, Harney, Jefferson and Crook counties to assist them with their college and music camp tuition and private music lessons. To date, almost $700,000 in scholarships have been awarded. Membership benefits begin with a $100 donation. For more information on becoming a Friend of the Festival, visit sunrivermusic.org, email
information@sunrivermusic. org, or call 541-593-1084. ‘Rock the Holidays’ with concert rock violinist Aaron Meyer On Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m., violinist and local favorite Aaron Meyer will “Rock the Holidays” with original material and hits of the season at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend. The concert
opt out by (date to be determined and included in your specific notification), work will be completed at your address. To opt out of this construction, please visit HelloTDS.com/ Sunriver. Customers who choose to opt out will not be able to receive bulk fiber internet service, and their existing coaxial cable internet services will be decommissioned by TDS at a future date." Please keep an eye out for an email or letter sent to you from TDS concerning this work. Frequently ask questions can be found on the SROA website at www.sunriverowners.org/ FTTHinternet program combines contemporary and classical styles with a dynamic rock band. An accomplished entertainer with a loyal Central Oregon following, Meyer delivers engaging versions of Christmas carols and music by Vivaldi, Mozart, Rossini, Queen and Aerosmith – all in the same show. This event is presented by the Tower Theatre Foundation in collaboration with Sunriver Music Festival. Tickets on sale now at www.towertheatre.org. The Sunriver Music Festival presents world-class orchestral performances and supports music education throughout Central Oregon. Through a commitment to excellence, collaboration and innovation, the festival seeks to foster a lifelong love of classical music in its many diverse forms. Visit sunrivermusic.org for more information.
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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
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Summer activities opening in have drawn to a close in the mornSunriver. The Member ing, were Pool is closed, and guests either short can use the indoor pool and brief only at SHARC. No one or non-exis floating the Deschutes istent. The River in an inner tube. Member The golf courses are bePo o l a l s o ing prepped for winter. Gerhard Beenen was open As sad as it is to see sumfor a longer mer end, let us briefly look back season and additional hours. at the positive things that took While the Member Pool did place so far this year. reach capacity over the MemoJust prior to the Memorial rial Day weekend, utilization Day weekend, SROA opened a during the rest of the summer new “double-wide” tunnel be- was well below its capacity. And tween the resort and the village. for the first year in the recent Like our other new tunnels, past, attendance at both our this one is a vast improvement aquatic centers was not limited over the one it replaced. There due to a shortage of lifeguards. are 13 tunnels in Sunriver and For owners who have not had three have been replaced and a chance to visit Mary McCalwith a new style, and one new lum Park, I recommend you one has been installed near the make a point of doing so. The Village. While it would be great park now sports picnic tables to have all the culvert tunnels on paver platforms, a fully replaced at once, each tunnel functional restroom, a partially costs $500K and disrupts road paved pedestrian-only pathway traffic for about six weeks. (no bicycles please) and runSHARC was open more ning water at the pavilion. The days and for longer hours this pétanque court has also been summer. This allowed for more significantly improved. This visitors (8,300 more than last park is available for all ownyear, through the end of Au- ers, even those who have not gust). The pool was crowded at purchased an MPP recreation times but lines, except prior to card. Individual picnic areas
and the pavilion can be reserved for group events. For those who spent several weeks in Sunriver, the presence of TDS vehicles around Sunriver gave visible evidence of our transition from a congested hybrid-fiber-coax network to a high-speed fiber-to-the-home network. TDS has been actively pulling fiber throughout Sunriver, putting in place its fiber backbone. While there are not any Sunriver homes currently connected to fiber, monthly status meetings with TDS indicate the first homes may be connected as early as this fall. Earlier this summer, I signed a document officially transferring the Sunriver Fire Station to the Sunriver Service District. I also signed a 99-year ground lease with the district. Those who have driven past the fire station have witnessed significant construction activity. For owners who have not had the opportunity to be in Sunriver this summer, I recommend you view the webcam from the Sunriver Service District’s website. As of this writing, the site has been prepared, foundation poured, underground facilities installed, concrete flooring
poured, and first floor framed. A new fire chief, Bill Boos, has been hired to oversee our fire and emergency services operations. Chief Boos, who started his career as a summer intern working at the Sunriver Fire Department, is happy to be “back home.” The SSD board approved hiring Lt. Stephen Lopez as the new police chief. He will replace retiring police chief Michael Womer on Dec. 1. Another construction project, less visible but equally important is the construction of a new SROA Public Works maintenance building. The former “round house” has been leveled and the site has been prepared. A new metal roof was also put on the annex building, replacing a fire-prone shake roof. Construction of the new maintenance building, to be used to store our heavy road equipment, will begin next spring. SROA management and the SROA board know much remains to be done to keep Sunriver the wonderful place we all enjoy. Work is continuing to improve and fine-tune T P,
Highlights of the SROA Board of Directors monthly meeting The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Board members present: Gerhard Beenen, Bill Burke, Keith Mobley, Scott Gillies, Clark Pederson, Tony De Alicante, Julianna Hayes, Linda Beard and Mark Murray. Staff present: James Lewis, Leigh Anne Dennis and Susan Berger (via Zoom). Owner forums From Oct. 20 work session • Richard Look spoke (as an owner, not design committee chair) on the work done on plant protections. • Linda Smith had concerns over possible noise related to the proposed dog park. • Letter read into record by Ronele Schaefer who feels the proposed plant protection restrictions are unreasonable. Letters opposing plant protection restrictions were also submitted to the board by Paul Conte and Frank Horowitz. From Oct. 21 regular meeting • Mike Shears and Jeff Mingus have concerns about the Page 4
golf course pond near the Member Pool as it is unsightly, emits odors and is a mosquito breeding ground when the water level is low. • Bob Stillson noted that the experience at the Member Pool was terrific and the addition of a lap lane during rec swim hours is a great opportunity to swim outside lap swim hours. He also appreciated all the work related to a proposed dog park but still had some questions about its operation and use. Board actions • Approved minutes of the Sept. 15, 2023 SROA board work session as corrected. • Approved minutes of the Sept. 16, 2023 SROA regular board meeting as corrected. • Approved September 2023 financial statement (unaudited). • Approved appointments of Kelly Wilson and Laureen Anderson to the Nominating Committee. • Approved appointments of Mark Feirer, Corey Wright, Scott Gillies, Bill Burke, Julianna Hayes, Clark Pederson, Keith Kessaris and James Lewis
SROA Financial Report
Year-to-date as of September 31, 2023 (unaudited)
Total Operating Revenue................................... $10,303,773 Total Operating Expenses* ................................ $10,048,999 Operating Surplus / (Deficit) ....................... $254,774 *Includes Reserve Fund Contribution: $2,218,666
to the Comprehensive Owner Survey Task Force. • Dismissed Bill Burke and appointed Mark Murray as assistant treasurer to the board. • Approved transfer of $222,193.98 from the regular Reserve Fund to Operating Fund to the transfer of $157,113 from the SHARC Reserve Fund to the Operating Fund for 2023 third quarter acquisitions. • Approved SROA fees for services for 2024 calendar year. • Approved sending the plant protection proposed rule changes (Section 3.18 2f of the Design Manual of Rules and Procedures) back to the Design Committee for further review and fine tuning based on board discussion related to the number of trees, allowable tree protection height and type of protection material. www.sunriverowners.org
Other business • The board announced the upcoming Bicycle and Pedestrian Summit to be held at SHARC on Oct. 26. Association operations • Administration: Met with architects to discuss future remodeling at the SROA administration building and SHARC. Particpated in ongoing Newberry Partnership Strategic Action Plan for south Deschutes County. Working with staff regarding 2024 budget preparations. Follow-up with various board members and owners regarding comments during owner forum portion of board meetings. • Accounting: Continued work with the SSD on accounting/payroll transition. Developed first drafts for the 2024 operating and reserve T H,
It's budget time for SROA By Clark Pederson With fall here and winter approaching, it is time to put together the approximate $14 million SROA budget for 2024. In preparing the budget, we estimate costs for operating Sunriver – employee salaries and benefits, utility expenses to keep the lights on and the pools heated, and keeping the roads and pathways in good shape and plowed. Two big expenses to estimate are for ladder fuel reduction on common lands, and road and pathway asphalt costs. Some items are more difficult items to estimate. How much is health and property insurance going to increase? What is the cost to buy or replace a road grader or pickup truck for public works? What amount of funds should we add to our reserves for the eventual replacement of existing SROA amenities and equipment? On the revenue side: How much should maintenance fees be increased to help cover the costs of owner wishes for better and more services and amenities? What other fees could or should be increased? How many owners will purchase Member preference cards? How many rental homes will purchase Recreation Plus cards? How many patrons will pay the daily gate fee to use SHARC? Will advertising in the Scene increase or decrease? How much interest will cash balances in our reserve and operating funds earn? To have a balanced budget total expenses need to match revenue. It takes work. Preparing a budget involves setting priorities. What new amenities should be added to Sunriver in 2024? Is it time to add a dog park? What about other amenities – more shade structures at SHARC, a pocket park on Winner’s Circle where we took out two older tennis courts several years ago, and is now the time to plan for the reworking of Fort Rock Park? Owner input for priorities comes from Owner Surveys, the Parks & Recreation Masterplan, Infrastructure & Amenities Master Plan Task Force, along with owner input at board meetings and emails to the board. As part of the budget process SROA staff, department heads and administration spend considerable time determining T T, SUNRIVER SCENE • NOVEMBER 2023
Some fees for services increasing for 2024 SROA NEWS – The SROA board has approved several increases for some fees for services for calendar year 2024 – with most related to recreation usage. While rising costs for almost everything is the norm these days, fees in Sunriver still remain much lower for the same services paid throughout the region. The new fees will soon be posted to the SROA and SHARC websites. SROA will also be reaching out to those with vacation homes participating in SROA’s recreation
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budgets, reviewed with the general manager and made several adjustments with department heads. Worked on collection files with the attorney. • Communications: Created logo and marketed the new Sip, Sip, Soiree wine event to be held at SHARC in October, November and December. Design work continues on the new pathway kiosk maps, which will be installed next spring. •Community Development: There are 325 active projects/ building permits in progress. Continue to modify new application forms and handouts
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each department’s needs and arriving at cost estimates. SROA management staff, general manager James Lewis, assistant general manager Keith Kessaris and controller Joe Healy work with the department heads in considering what costs need to be included and which can be eliminated, reduced, or postponed. A preliminary budget is developed in October and submitted to the Finance Committee for review. Cost estimates are updated throughout the preparation stage. After a thorough review by the Finance Committee, the committee recommends 2024
access program to let them know of an increase in access cards. “Many of SROA's departments which have fees associated with portions of their respective operations are not increasing fees in 2024 over the fees charged in 2023. Some fees are adjusting higher to continue to be able to provide high quality customer services to owners, guests, contractors and clients which, in turn, helps the association be able to offset some of its operational costs and capital
purchases,” said Keith Kessaris, SROA assistant general manager. Recreation Recreation will see several increases for the following programs: • Recreation Plus Program has increased 5%. • Extended Household and long-term renter cards will increase to $190 per card. • Increases for lost card replacement and fitness class access. • In tennis/pickleball, there
will be increases related to court usage, clinics and tournament fees. • Guest fees for use of the Member Pool will increase to $15 to be equitable with the guest access fee at SHARC. SHARC Audio/visual rates were increased due to the replacement/maintenance expense of such items and to cover staff support time.
rates will also see an increase but still remain more than 50 percent below market value of comparable storage rates throughout Central Oregon. For example, a 10x15 slot will increase to $350 annually from $275 and the largest available slot (12x40 with electrical hookup) going to $660 from $575.
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our design rules and implementation of the new design manual. Activities focused on ladder fuel reduction and home hardening continue. Additional work to remove invasive weed species from commons and private properties is needed. Pathway improvements, beyond replacing tunnels, are needed to keep pedestrians and cyclists off roads. Pathway safety, given the rise of higher-speed e-bikes, remains a concern voiced by numerous owners at board meetings. Sunriver remains a “work in progress” but all owners should be pleased with the progress that has been made this year. Your financial support, words of encouragement, and suggested improvements are appreciated by all of us who serve your community.
related to the revised Design Manual. Worked with the Design Committee on continued discussion of plant protections. • Natural Resources: Prepared and mailed ladder fuels reduction third violations. LFR and tree thinning continues on commons. Pulled noxious weeds on commons. Performed site visits on private properties regarding tree removal requests. • IT: GIS contract signed with Tetra Tech. Creating SROA citation notification digitally replacing paper citations. A new fuel system was installed along with a new interface and replacement swipe cards. A second round of staff awareness training was conducted. Staff cleaned out various closets and
recycled outdated computer and network equipment. • Public Works: Crews blocked areas people are accessing the river near Golden Eagle Lane. Annual servicing of heavy plow equipment has started. PW crews prepared the site of the new maintenance building. Started CDL training for new staff. Started notification process for October road projects. • Recreation/SHARC: Organized a successful Sunriver Slam Pickleball Tournament with many players already eager to play next year. The Team Cup Challenge tennis tournament was also held in September. Uncorked was successful despite a reluctance in
food cart participation. Rolling out new event ideas for 2024. SHARC outdoor aquatics ended on Oct. 8 – far beyond the standard Labor Day cutoff. The Member Pool also stayed open until Sept. 28. The meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m. The next SROA board work session will take place at 9 a.m. Nov. 17 followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. To watch the meeting live via YouTube, or at a later time, visit the meeting date on SROA website calendar for the YouTube link. Meeting minutes, once approved, are available on the SROA website at www. sunriverowners.org
maintenance fees to the Board for action at its November meeting. November approval of maintenance fees is needed to meet the deadline for notification to owners for December mailing or emailing of maintenance fee billing. By December, the finance committee recommends a completed budget to the board for final review and adoption at the board December meeting. It is a lengthy and timeconsuming process to complete the budget. Stay tuned in future articles for more about the budget. If you haven’t already opted in to emailing your maintenance fees billing invoices, please consider doing so. Then, watch your email in early to mid-December.
Emailing invoices saves us all money, reducing staff time and postage costs. This can be done on the SROA website under the Owner’s menu tab. • Click “Maintenance Fee Payments Options.” • Select either EMAIL me the Annual Prepayment Invoice, EMAIL me the automatic monthly payment enrollment form or EMAIL me the packet
of monthly invoices. It is easy to do. While in the Owner’s tab also click on “Update my Information & Emergency Contact Form” and update or complete this information if you haven’t already provided it. —Clark Pederson is the treasurer of the SROA Board of Directors and chair of the Finance Committee. pederson@ srowners.org
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Oregon State Hospital holds memorial ceremony for historical cremains Fourteen families from across the country and Canada attended Oregon State Hospital’s (OSH) cremains memorial ceremony on Sept. 26 to claim the ashes of relatives who died at the hospital or other state institutions between 1914 and 1973 and remained unclaimed – until now. “For some of you, you may have never met or heard of the relative you are welcoming back into your family today. Thank you for opening your hearts to them,” said OSH Superintendent Dolly Matteucci at the ceremony. David Gilliland and his cousin Rick Ewen traveled from Saskatchewan to attend the ceremony to claim the ashes of their great aunt, Mary Ann “Minnie” Gilliland Smart, who was an OSH patient from 1930 until her death in 1934. “It’s about honoring Minnie’s memory. It seems like the right thing to do. We decided early on because there was a repatriation opportunity that we would want to bring her home,” Gilliland said. In the past 10 years, OSH staff and volunteers have helped reunite families with the cremains of 1,052 of the 3,500 people whose ashes are held at OSH. Meanwhile, efforts continue to identify the closest living relatives of those whose ashes have not been claimed. This year, the number of re-
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mains claimed by families grew by 76. During the ceremony, the 76 names were read aloud one-by-one. For some, the reasons why family in the past could not or would not claim the remains is unknown. The reasons could be loss of contact information, the inability to afford travel or burial expenses, or the stigma of mental illness at a time when sun stroke could lead to admission to OSH as easily as syphilis or morphine addiction,
Matteucci said. “What has not changed is the dedication of the staff across Oregon State Hospital to inspire hope to people at the most difficult time in their lives, promote safety and support their recovery,” she said. “What has also not changed is the resilience of those we serve and their ability to progress and recover, and our shared goal of an individual’s return to their community.” David Baden, Oregon Health
Authority (OHA) interim director, spoke of learning from the past as OHA looks towards the future. “We can and will do right by the people in our care across the behavioral health continuum. We must do everything in our power to ensure individuals with mental illness are no longer cast aside due to stigma, lack of services or support,” he said. Until 1973, OSH operated a crematorium and be-
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Artists' Gallery Sunriver: gives thanks for community support By Deni Porter November is the official “Give Thanks” month, and members of the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver in The Village at Sunriver are eager to say thank you to community members for the opportunity to provide Central Oregon residents and guests with beautiful art pieces. Please visit the Artists’ Gallery for Second Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 and share, food, drink and conversation. November’s featured artists are painter/ceramicist Marjorie Cossairt and pottery artist David Lloyd Warren Cossairt is one of the most popular artists in the gallery and has been with the gallery since it opened. Each of Cos-
'November Snow' by Marjorie Cossairt.
'Wavey Radius Vase' by David Lloyd Warren.
sairt’s pieces captures a bit of the essence of Central Oregon by utilizing a clever combination of spontaneity and control of her primary media – watercolor. Viewers don’t have to know how difficult this is to appreciate the beauty of each
piece. The fluidity of a water medium and the interaction of the pigment with the water are just a beginning. In experimenting and discovering different techniques, Cossairt is mostly intuitive, working in a carefree manner to create
shapes and textures that ultimately result in a representation of reality. Cossairt’s painting, “Last Blooms” is a perfect example of the result of this technique. Her painting, “Camouflaged” depicts a beautiful and realistic quail hiding in brush that is depicted in a fluid manner. “November Snow” appears to be more realistic, but the use of loose brush strokes and flowing water and paint totally capture the landscape scene and atmosphere. As if her paintings are not enough, the artist also creates small ceramic pieces that the gallery has great difficulty keeping in stock because they are so popular! David Lloyd Warren is making his debut appearance at the
gallery. Lloyd Warren creates ceramics that are informed by his love for architecture, design, modern art, and the natural world. His pieces are about the exploration of form and surface and made using a slab roller and extruder from low-fire clay. The glazes are sprayed, and the pieces are fired in oxidation in an electric kiln. A pattern for each piece is created from tarpaper. Although each piece is beautiful, many of them are also functional. Glazes are spectacularly applied resulting in almost neon colors with rich decorative textures. The Artists’ Gallery is The Village at Sunriver. Visit ArtistsGallerySunriver.com or call 541-593-4382.
Bright scenery at Betty Gray Gallery By Jim Fister November skies in Sunriver tend to be dark. With the switch to an early sunset and the general onset of colder weather, Sunriver settles
into its quiet time of the year. The Betty Gray Art Gallery in the Sunriver Resort Lodge is offering contrasting displays to match and counter the season. Downstairs, the Michelle
Lindblom show, “Connecting Through Textures,” continues through November. Since moving to Central Oregon, textural elements have become more apparent in her art. Her work features both visual textural patterns and a multitude of physical materials she has collected. She is featuring eight monotypes using a wide variety of textural elements, featuring snake skins given by a colleague. But she also includes cardboard packing strips, mesh, lace and other fabrics, newspaper clippings, monotypes adhered to canvas as well as acrylic on paper adhered to canvas. Each piece creates a unique story in dark textures that matches the mood of the season. In the upstairs gallery, pleinair artists Kathleen Keliher and JoAnn Burgess will showcase their wonderful pastel and paint works. Keliher is the current president of the Plein Air Painters
A close-up view of 'Shadow Soul' by Michelle Lindblom
of Oregon. She uses the high desert landscape as inspiration for her work, focusing on capturing the energy in the scene as much as she does the objects, and works with quick brushstrokes and copious material to create her work. Burgess has worked with pastels for more than 20 years, and shows in a variety of places in Central Oregon. Her love of the area influences her work. She uses color, texture and light to create an exciting visual journey for the viewer. These delightful scenes contrast the
season’s outside darkness. Complementing the two shows is a new permanent installation downstairs. The wall features photos by Sunriver Resort employees of the area and will rotate a new image each month. These works allow people to see Sunriver through the eyes of those who live and work here. All three displays should be a cure for the growing darkness of the season. Come visit the gallery and see how they impact your approach to the fall season.
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Sunriver You November classes The Sunriver You committee is offering its four last classes of the year in November. There will not be classes in the busy month of December. The classes for the beginning of 2024 will be published in the December Sunriver Scene. Go to www.sunriveryou. com to register for classes and on occasion, additional class and presenter information. All classes require registration prior to 24 hours before the class start time. Electrify Now and Save How to Take Advantage of State and Federal Tax Credits to Lower Your Home Energy Bills Thursday, Nov. 2, 3 to 4 p.m. in person at SHARC. Presented by Sunriver resident Lynne Haroun. Are you looking for ways to reduce your electricity and gas bills? Looking to replace appliances now or in the future, but don’t know what to choose or where to get help? Are you concerned about climate change and wondering what you can do to lower your carbon footprint? This class will help you answer these questions and more. Learn about tax credits and other incentives for energyefficient upgrades including insulation, windows, rooftop solar, heat pump water heaters, heat pump AC/heaters, induction cooktops, and electric cars. Tax codes and credits can be confusing. This presentation will walk you through those details and provide resources to estimate the incentives available to you. Haroun has a mas-
ter’s degree in Environmental Health Sciences and Public Health. Since retiring, she has been pursuing her interest in climate change, participating in workshops on the science and impacts of climate change and on collective and individual actions to reduce ecological and carbon footprints. All Sunriver You classes require registration, which closes 24 hours before the class start time. Please visit www. sunriveryou.com to register. Understanding and Managing Stress Wednesday, Nov. 2, 3 to 4 p.m. in person at SHARC. Presented by Roberta Stopler, LMFT. The problem of stress is a problem of perception. Generally, we misidentify stress and stressors and tend to reduce our ability to manage ourselves by engaging in negative selftalk. Stopler will explain how you can change how you feel by better understanding your thinking and offer effective mechanisms for coping with the negative impact of stress. This information is useful all of the time, but especially during the holidays. She will also
talk about learning to recognize common holiday triggers (relationships, finances, physical demands) so that you can disarm them before they lead to a meltdown. Stopler has been a Sunriver resident for 13 years. She has more than 40 years of experience in private practice using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help individuals, couples and families looking for change. Medicare 101–What You Need to Know About Medicare Wednesday, Nov. 15, 3 to 4:30 p.m. in person at SHARC. Presented by Cheri Martinen, a certified insurance counselor and president of Bancorp Insurance. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed about aging into Medicare. This educational seminar is for those who are currently on Medicare or who will be turning 65 this year. The workshop will clearly explain Medicare Part A, Part B and Part D, as well as Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Supplemental Plans, and Part D Prescription Drug Plans. Martinen will present an overview of the requirements and resources to know about so you leave the class feeling educated and able to make the best decision for you. Bancorp Insurance is a thirdT C,
Sunriver OEC Board Game Club Don’t be bored, get to the board by playing board games. If you are interested in playing board games with your neighbors, contact Dick Kennish at dick.kennish@ gmail.com to sign up. The charter members will decide the details of where and when we'll meet. Games will be of all sorts: Euro games, card games, cooperative games, strategic games, and more. No digital games – all analog.
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Fall feasting may lead to tipsy robins By Kelli Neumann, Programs Director It is that magical time when birds paint the skies with their migratory patterns. Some are different species than we normally observe, others are the same species exhibiting different behaviors. One example of different behaviors is the wellknown and beloved American robin (Turdus migratorous). Although so well known for its migratory tendencies it is in the Latin name, the bird is observable year-round in Central Oregon. In the spring, American robins are spotted as solitary, or paired birds, searching morning drenched lawns for worms and other insects. However, in the fall, robins amass throughout Central Oregon in raucous groups. Some years are an epic gathering and flocks of thousands can be seen drifting through the sky like wind-blown leaves. It is generally agreed upon that in the fall, robins over-imbibe on local fermented juniper berries, creating a mass of clumsy,
In the fall, robins over-imbibe on local fermented juniper berries, creating a mass of clumsy, redbreasted, intoxicated birds.
red-breasted, intoxicated birds. This concept dovetails so elegantly with our Central Oregon reputation for good beers and fantastic liquors that it is certainly a popular one. Fall and winter birders will
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observe that the robin’s behavior is more erratic and much more social than typically observed earlier in the year, lending credence to the tipsy bird story. More likely, however, their behavior is simply a result of their need to feed on large amounts of berries to replace their early-season diet of bugs and worms. Robins are opportunistic birds. Like other super-successful animals, they are able to take advantage of a shifting landscape. Their diet can vary dramatically throughout the year. In the spring, they focus primarily on insects. Bugs are
high in protein and a rich food source as robins pair off and begin the energy-intensive task of raising their young. Robins can lay two or even three clutches of eggs, which means they might raise three different sets of chicks. The first groups of young are often led away from the nesting territory as they begin to grow flight feathers and stretch their wings in order to make room for new babies. These ousted juveniles often gather in large roosts and flock together for safety. As the season changes and the ground freezes, insects become less available and the birds take
advantage of a new food source, berries. Berries are less protein-rich and generally do not ripen until late in the year. But our adaptable robins are no longer constrained by the need to produce and feed youngsters. They gorge on the newly available source of calories. Flocks of young and old begin to gather, abandoning hard-won nesting territories that are freezing over in favor of safety in numbers and extra eyes to locate food. Migrating robins may fly great distances in search of food and many find it here. I was hard-pressed to find any peer-reviewed research regarding whether robins are truly getting inebriated from their berry-rich fall antics, especially on juniper berries which contain only 3% natural sugars and wouldn’t naturally produce much alcohol. There was one study, however, of cedar waxwings, bullfinches and starlings which suggested that even taking into account varying metabolisms due to varying diets, berry-eating birds processed food so quickly it prevented birds’ blood alcohol from reaching the point of impairment. “Although measurable amounts of alcohol were found in the blood of the Waxwings and Bullfinches, the levels are probably not high enough to be T R,
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Rethinking waste with the Second Tern By Sean Creighton, Second Tern Manager Marx, who is considered by many people to be a four-letter word, had at least one idea worth sharing – estrangement. Marx believed that the various ways in which we collectively produce, sell, and dispose of goods causes us to be strangers to the lives we live. Here’s an example: Rose Williams, who has volunteered at the Second Tern for nearly 30 years, makes aprons from donated fabric to be sold to children and adults. She made my four-year-old daughter Zoe, and me, matching ones. I cherish these aprons because I work alongside Rose and know her personally. I know she sources reusable materials and spends time at home constructing them, despite the pain and stiffness in her hands. Rose puts thoughts into the little details, such as Zoe’s favorite colors. Contrast these aprons with aprons you might buy in the store that came from a factory in Malaysia. Imagine a worker whose responsibility is to cut the fabric. Then, the fabric is moved on to another worker who does the stitching. These workers serve a limited
function on an assembly line. They have no connection to the person who might buy the aprons. Where did the materials come from? What are the lives of the workers like? Where on the planet is Malaysia? The unknown places and people who construct these items make aspects of the items alien to us. As a result, their value is diminished. When value is diminished, it is much easier to discard. Those discarded items are more likely to end up in the landfill. The landfill is another place where we are strangers. Instead of composting or reusing goods because we have nowhere to send them, we often rely on hired professionals to discard this waste. Sunriver, with its estimated
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Older adults should protect their health With cold and flu season upon us, it’s time to protect yourself, not only from those seasonal threats, but also from other health risks. “During the holidays, our lives get very busy with family and friends,” said Dr. J.B. Sobel, chief medical officer for Cigna Healthcare’s Medicare business. “Before then, please take time to ensure you get the preventive care you need to stay healthy.” Sobel said preventive care is critical for everybody, but par-
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Unfortunately, American profligacy is a major contributing factor, producing 12% of the world's waste, despite having 4% of the world’s population. Locally, if you have hiked federal lands in Deschutes County, like me, you may have seen abandoned dishwashers, bikes, household garbage and the like, spread through the forest and
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fits-all” approach to vaccination. Timing and frequency vary, depending on your health history. Ask your health care provider which vaccines are appropriate for you. • Flu. This vaccine is administered annually, generally before the end of October, and is designed to match the latest circulating flu strains. • Pneumonia. Administration varies based on health history. If you’re 65 or older and you’ve never had the vaccine before, then you’ll likely need emissions, or driven to Portland facilities, which gives off emissions. Glass is generally recycled into glass or into a product that is added to roads during road construction. Corrugated cardboard can be placed into the recycling bins. Wax coated products and paperboard are generally not recyclable in our system. The end of the road for cardboard is a product like an egg carton, which is not recyclable but it is reusable! What can be done? The Environmental Center’s “Rethink Waste Guide” gives us some solutions beginning with knowing where your food, clothes, and various items come from. Find out who makes them and where they end up after you no longer need them.
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Spend time discovering activities such as outdoor recreation, handmade hobbies or crafts, and visiting with family and friends. Repair broken or damaged items whenever possible. You’ll save money, resources, or support a local business like the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory’s Second Tern Thrift Store. Pack your lunch or snacks in reusable containers. Use a refillable bottle. You can learn a few sewing tricks, like mending or hemming, or buy a serger or sewing machine at the Second Tern. There are currently 10 machines in stock. Replace disposable items such as napkins and paper towels with cloth napkins and dish towels. You can find these items at the Second Tern. Purchase products that are refillable and reusable. Consider shopping second-hand, first. Request second-hand items for birthday parties. When you can, purchase items with minimal packaging. Purchase durable products that can last a lifetime. When buying clothes, buy things that truly fit and that are made well to last longer. Give gifts that are resource friendly, like a multipurpose lunch box or bag, or a beeswax wrap. Find ways to gift experi-
ences, such as a unique trip or event, or make a 10-course meal for friends at your home. Get creative with wrapping by using comics, old maps, fabrics or reusable bags to wrap gifts. Wrap in old boxes rather than new ones. Handmade gifts and gifted experiences will be cherished for a lifetime. If you have items that can be passed on, please consider bringing them to the Second Tern. Many of the items we receive are moved onto other organizations. It is estimated that 50% of the clothing we receive is passed on elsewhere. In some special cases, the Second Tern will receive an item, sell it, receive that same item a year later, and sell it again. Each time this happens, we keep items out of the landfills and support the environment that makes our area a special place to live. The Second Tern is at 17377 Spring River Road, just west of Harper Bridge. The Tern is open Friday and Saturday. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. year-round; donations accepted 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on open days. For volunteering, more information or questions call 541-593-3367 or email Sean@ SNCO.org.
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meetings & gatherings NOVEMBER MEETINGS & GATHERINGS ALL subject to change. Visit online calendars for more details
SROA Committees Contact the chair if you have questions about a committee or the projects they are currently working on.
SROA Board of Directors
Gerhard Beenen, president sroaboard@srowners.org Covenants
Patty Smith covenants@srowners.org Design
Richard Look, chair designinfo@srowners.org Election
Patty Smith, chair election@srowners.org Finance
Clark Pederson, chair finance@srowners.org
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Green Gallery Opening ------------------------ 4pm SR Christian Fellowship
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Owner Happy Hour----------------------------- 4pm SHARC
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Nominating Committe -------------------------- 9am SROA Admin
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Covenants Committee -------------------------- 10am SROA Admin
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Visions of Sugar Plums Bake Sale ------------- 10am SHARC Artists’ Gallery Reception ---------------------- 4pm Village
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Sip Sip Soiree!----------------------------------- 4pm SAHRC
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Magistrate --------------------------------------- 10am SROA Admin
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Finance Meeting--------------------------------- 9am SROA Admin SSD Board Meeting ----------------------------- 2pm Fire Station
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SROA Board Work Session -------------------- 9am SROA Admin
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SROA Board Meeting -------------------------- 9am SROA Admin
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Design Committee------------------------------- 10am SROA Admin
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Bryce Jones Principal Broker 541.420.4018
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What’s Next?
It’s been said opportunity is where you find it. We are starting to see inventories build within certain market segments across Central Oregon. This is providing Buyers with more choices. These choices may equate to Buyers having more leverage in negotiations. It is still too early to tell if this is an ongoing trend or merely a pause. Sellers are still realizing some comfortable gains when priced appropriately. In our experience, the volume of people aware of and wanting to live in Central Oregon is still rising. The levels of demand aren’t quite what they were, but demand still exists. If you’ve been considering a purchase in Central Oregon, now may be the time. At the Jones Group, we watch the market closely and pivot as necessary. Experience matters. We help Buyers and Sellers answer “What’s Next?”
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1 p.m. second Tuesday of the month at Community Bible Church Info: 302-378-8446 Partners Bridge 3 p.m., Crescent room at SHARC. $1, register/info: 541-556-6408
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Duplicate Bridge 3 p.m., First, second, fourth & fifth Thursday, Crescent room at SHARC. $1, register/info: 541-556-6408
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Mass: 9:30am Thurs.; 5:30pm Sat.; 8am Sun. 18143 Cottonwood Road 541-593-5990, 541-536-3571 www.holyredeemerparish.net Fr. Paul Antao, SDB
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All data as of 10.07.2023, deemed reliable, not guaranteed. All data is of single-family residences. For other data available, contact us.
We proudly support the Hunger Prevention Fund The Sunriver Women’s Club kicked off a new fundraising effort, the Hunger Prevention Fund, to combat food insecurity in south Deschutes County.
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Interested in joining a committee, special project or task force? Contact Becki Sylvester at SROA by calling 541-593-2411.
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Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Pozzi building at the Sunriver Nature Center
Sunriver Republicans 5:30 p.m. second Wednesday of the month. 20 Maury Mtn. Lane
Mark Fisler, chair ownerenrichment@srowners.org
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Ladies Lunch and Bridge 11:30 a.m. Village Bar & Grill Sign up: 593-5906 or 536-1533
Sunriver Rotary 7:30 a.m., Hearth Room at the Sunriver Lodge www.sunriver-lapinerotary.org
Holly Hendricks, chair nominating@srowners.org
Sunriver owners with an email on file receive timely notifications, online surveys, invoices, etc. from SROA. Having this information also helps emergency responders know who to contact should an incident occur at your home.
These groups meet regularly, same time, same place
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Group Gatherings
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10am Sunday 18139 Cottonwood Road. Episcopal & Lutheran traditions. 541-593-1183 www.sunriverchristianfellowship.org Associate Pastor: Rob Pearson
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an RSV vaccine.
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tion (CDC) recommends two doses of the shingles vaccine for healthy adults aged 50 and older, spaced two to six months apart, to prevent shingles and related complications. • COVID-19. Ask your doctors about current recommendations for prevention of COVID-19 infections. • RSV. Earlier this year, the Federal Drug Administration
Health screenings The following health screenings are commonly recommended for older adults. • Mammogram. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States, according to the CDC. Every woman is at risk, and risk increases with age. Fortunately, breast cancer can often be treated successfully when found early. The U.S. Preventive Services Task
approved two separate vaccines to address respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in older adults. RSV, a common respiratory infection, usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but can be more severe in older adults and children. Talk to your doctor about whether you should get
Force (USPSTF) recommends women 50 to 74-years-old at average risk get a mammogram every two years. • Colorectal screening. Colorectal cancer risk increases with age. Screenings can find precancerous polyps early, so they can be removed before they turn into cancer. The
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USPSTF recommends colorectal cancer screening for adults age 45 to 75. Though colonoscopy is the most comprehensive test, there are other options you may consider with the help of your provider. • Bone density scan. USPSTF recommends women aged 65 and older, and women 60 and older at increased risk, be routinely screened for osteoporosis, a disease in which bones become weak and brittle. Screening may facilitate treatment that helps prevent fractures. • Eye exam. Routine eye exams can identify early signs of eye disease that are more likely as people age. People with diabetes in particular are prone to retinopathy, which leads to vision loss. It’s recommended that people with diabetes have annual retinal screenings. • Mental health checkup. Many people experience seasonal depression during fall. Mental health is strongly linked to physical health. Talk to your health care provider about both, including your personal and family history. They can connect you with additional mental health resources. To prevent unpleasant surprises, Sobel suggests talking with your health care provider, pharmacist or insurer about preventive care costs. FortuTHE REAL ESTATE EXPERT YOUR FRIENDS RECOMMEND! John Gibson Principal Broker
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to ingest carbohydrates in a landscape where proteins are a diminishing option. What may be lacking in one food source the birds make up for in volume. Raucous gorging is certainly an apt term for the behaviors occurring this time of year. If only they knew what great lengths we humans go to in order to avoid such overindulgence. Regardless, the migration and seasonal personality shifts of these iconic lawn hunters are fascinating and beautiful things to see. A plethora of other birds are migrating through this time of year as well, many even at night, when all you can hear are distant calls as the birds in a flock track each other in the darkness. Enjoy!
of any behavioral importance. Even the highest individual levels observed are so low that they cannot be assumed to have any influence upon the bird's flying ability and behavior.” Kalervo, E & Nummi, H. 1982: Alcohol accumulation from ingested berries and alcohol metabolism in passerine birds. - Ornis Fennica 60:2-9. https://lintulehti.birdlife.fi:8443/pdf/artikkelit/778/tiedosto/of_60_29_artikkelit_778.pdf Fermentation is a complex process, one we continually attempt to master. While it may be that some robins have come across well-aged high sugar content fruits, the majority are just obeying the natural instinct
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SROA Long Range Strategic Plan Forum Tuesday, Nov. 2, 4 p.m. via Zoom. SROA’s Long Range Strategic Plan Task Force has
held three meetings to discuss long term goals for Sunriver. The task force has been looking ahead to where Sunriver should or might be in 10 years and how to get there. Keith Kessaris, SROA assistant general manager, will present what they have discussed so far. Then the forum will be open for community input via the chat feature on Zoom. Have your big picture ideas, suggestions, and questions ready for the forum to be discussed during the Long Range Strategic Plan Forum.
Set-in two-time frames bound together by music; this compelling story presents vivid characters whose lives are touched by cataclysmic events. Please register to attend this free event by emailing: sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks.com
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A Place to Connect: Sharing Fun,Talents and Philanthropy
sunriver women’s club President's message
Sunriver Women’s Club Holiday Party ‘Tis the season to mingle and jingle at the SRWC Holiday Party slated for Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Sunriver Resort Great Hall. The evening will feature a delicious plated dinner, no host bar, dancing to Heller Highwater band, games and raffles. Celebrate the holiday season and get your tickets by Nov. 26 at the events calendar at www. sunriverwomensclub.org.
November is here and the snow will soon be flying. The Sunriver Women’s Club offers many ways to connect with others and the community. Winter Fun will start soon with outdoor activities. Indoor activities continue all year, offering something for everyone. After a successful Art Fair in August, this is the time of year we support nonprofits serving south Deschutes County with the proceeds. Grants are distributed twice a year and the fall batch will soon hit the streets. As an organization, we are committed to each other and to our community; having fun and doing good. Not a Sunriver Women’s Club member? I encourage you to reach out for information or attend Coffee Breaks and Happy Hours, which are open to members and non-members. It’s a great way to see what we are about, www.sunriverwomensclub.org or email info@ sunriverwomensclub.org Hope to see you soon, –Debbie Baker, SRWC President
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SRWC Book Clubs Many of our members belong to a book club and new clubs are forming. Book clubs offer a chance for connecting with other members while enjoying socializing and chatting about their current book. Any SRWC member is welcome to join a newly formed book club. Email bookclubs@sunriverwomensclub.org if you are interested. SRWC Hikes What a year of beautiful hikes. The hiking season for both HeartySoles and Midsoles has come to a close for the 2023 season. However, as we change
Guests enjoy the festivities at the SRWC holiday party.
seasons we change over to winter fun. It is a great way to stay active all year long, whether it is snow shoeing, hikes in the snow, cross country skiing or other activities. 2023 Giving Tuesday A celebration of grassroots generosity in all forms, Giving Tuesday is a global day for people to generously share whatever they can, whether it is their time, skills, voice or money. Giving Tuesday is Nov. 28 this year. Please consider
supporting the philanthropy mission of the Sunriver Women’s Club with your Giving Tuesday donation at www. sunriverwomensclub.org. Thank you in advance for your support to the SRWC 2023 Giving Tuesday campaign. Hunger Prevention Fund Update The Hunger Prevention Fund was created in spring 2023 to address the increased risk of food insecurity in south
Deschutes County. Since its inception, nearly $6,000 has been distributed to our partners; The La Pine Community Kitchen, Sunriver Care & Share Outreach, and St. Vincent de Paul of La Pine. The Jones Group accepted the challenge and was the October matching donor. This group of principal brokers with Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s Realty set their donation challenge amount at $500 to help meet the monthly fundraising goal. Each month, a different matching donor sets a donation challenge amount, and challenges SRWC members and the public to match that amount to help the fund succeed. We thank the Jones Group for its outstanding support! For information, visit www. sunriverwomensclub.org/Hunger-Prevention-Fund or email fundraising@sunriverwomensclub.org. Thank you to Sunriver Brewing The Sunriver Brewing Company has been a long-time supporter of the SRWC. They T W,
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Fly Tying Corner: Caddis soft hackle
A real nymph, above, and the fly version, below
Caddis soft hackle Materials List Hook: Daiichi 1260, size 8-10 Thread: Veevus 14/0 black Bead: Canadian llama 7/64 black tungsten Additional Weight: .025” lead wire Abdomen: Spirit River Brite blend polar orange Rib: Pearlescent flat flash – small Wing Pads: Natural turkey CDC: TroutHunter dark pardo Hackle: Whiting Farms brahma hen – natural brown Horns: Ringneck pheasant tail barbs Tying instructions and steps are being published in video form, and can be found on the Sunriver Anglers Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SunriverAnglers/, or at the following YouTube URL: https://youtu.be/ L809ESshNdA
By Phil Fischer The soft hackle October caddis is a fly I learned many years ago during a late-night fly tying jam with Andy Puyans, my fly tying mentor. I first used this pattern for the notoriously finicky trout in California’s Hat Creek. I was on a steep fly fishing learning curve in those days and this pattern helped me solve the mystery to catch several nice trout that day. The natural October caddis is an honest size 8-10. It hatches during its namesake month, but is available as larvae throughout the season. It is a caddis that builds a case and spends most of its life on the bottom of rivers inside its case. However, it is also prone to behavioral drifts when it leaves its case and drifts with the current until it builds a new and larger case. It is especially susceptible to feeding trout during these times, which occur usually later afternoon during June and July. I have found a drifted soft hackle pattern can work well at any time of year, it is a large meal for the trout.
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The original pattern used slightly different materials, as I have made updates using a variety of materials not available back then. The main concept is still the same. I have used a dubbing for the abdomen that has elements of flash and pearlescent flash ribbing that can give an impression of air bubbles in the natural setting. Also, I have added CDC to the underwing of this pattern to capture air bubbles, much like the natural. In the example, I tie this with a tungsten bead and a few wraps of lead wire to get the pattern down quickly. I also fish it lightly weighted, depending on the depth of water I am fishing. I like this pattern for both trout and steelhead. I’ve fished it on many trout rivers, such as the McCloud and Upper Sacramento in Northern California. But also for steelhead on the
Trinity and Lower Deschutes. I use two primary techniques: Tight-line nymphing, or casting and drifting the fly dead drifted under an indicator. Both methods work. I also pick up quite a few fish by swinging the fly at the tail end of the drift. I have always remembered those lessons the trout on Hat Creek taught me and still go back to this pattern every fall as October caddis time approaches. Learn to tie this fly pattern and fish it in rivers which feature October caddis, such as the Lower Deschutes. If you have questions or would like additional information about the soft hackle October caddis, please don’t hesitate to email me. Or, if you have suggestions on future patterns to feature in this column, I welcome your input. I can be reached at philfischer@sbcglobal.net.
ODFW reports on the health of the Crooked River By Chris Powers The Sunriver Anglers will meet at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 in SHARC’s Crescent Room. Jerry George and Ben Stout from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) will provide an
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vide an update on ODFW’s tui chub removal from several local lakes. The Anglers support ODFW in its efforts to remove this invasive specie by providing the capture nets and some financial resources for OSU students to extend their time working to capture the chub. They also will report on the parallel benefit of these efforts, namely bullhead removal. The Anglers will also estab-
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sponsored a special, all-day event at the Sunriver Pub on Oct. 11 by donating $1 for every pint of their award-winning beer sold that day to the Hunger Prevention Fund. We thank them for their generosity and continued support of the club’s philanthropy mission. November socials: All are invited The Sunriver Women’s Club is a group of active, dedicated and service-oriented women who enjoy the opportunity to give back to our community, connect with new friends and form lifelong friendships. More
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replace Rynie Miyashiro, president, who has faithfully served for a number of years. Her
leadership and commitment to the club has been greatly appreciated. She has been the driver that has kept the club vibrant and impactful. She will remain a club member but will lessen her involvement somewhat. A new Scene correspondent also will be selected. In December, the club will hold its annual Christmas party in the Great Hall at Sunriver Resort for members, guests and supporters. This popular event held in a favorite venue features some special activities such as a serenade from the Three Rivers Elementary School children’s
choir and a silent auction for a variety of fishing paraphernalia/outings to raise funds for the club’s conservation efforts. Anglers should visit the website, specifically to read the November/December newsletters for more details on the date and logistics of ticket purchases, menu selections, auction donations, etc. People interested in learning more about the Sunriver Anglers should visit www.SunriverAnglers.org or contact us on Facebook at www.facebook. com/SunriverAnglers
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than 340 members strong, we welcome women of all ages from all neighborhoods and communities across Central Oregon. Our members are both fulltime and part-time residents with diverse talents and interests. With a wide variety of social programs, group activities, community service projects and philanthropy programs, there’s something for everyone. We invite you to the club’s November socials. • Monday, Nov. 6: Coffee Break at Brewed Awakenings 10 to 11 a.m. • Thursday, Nov. 30: Happy Hour at The Whiskey Bar & Grill 4 to 6 p.m. For information, visit www. sunriverwomensclub.org.
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Deschutes National Forest firefighters start pile burning season Firefighters across the Deschutes National Forest will conduct pile burning as long as favorable conditions exist. Firefighters select pile burning units for ignition based on moisture levels, forecasted weather and conditions predicted to move smoke away from communities where possible. Firefighters primarily plan to start with higher elevation piles. Ignitions began in October and could last through January. The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plans to implement pile burning in areas west of Bend, west of Sunriver and southeast of La Pine.
Crescent Ranger District firefighters plan to conduct pile burning across the district, including southeast of Crescent near Windigo Pass, northwest of Crescent in the Forest Service Road 1668 area, west of Crescent near Odell Butte, and northwest of Crescent in the Davis Mountain area. The Sisters Ranger District firefighters plan to conduct pile burning in several locations, including the Melvin Butte area southwest of Sisters, the Green Ridge area northeast of Sisters, and areas around Camp Sherman. Piles may smolder, burn and produce smoke for several days
after ignition. Once ignited, firefighters monitor piles until they are declared out. Please do not report ignitions. While smoke may linger in the area, removing these large accumulations of woody debris during the winter months minimizes fire danger. The piles are leftover materials associated with vegetation management activities being done to help maintain and restore forest and ecosystem health while reducing hazardous fuels loading. What does this mean for you? • The possibility exists for
smoke to settle in low-lying areas due to cool night-time temperatures. • When driving in smoky areas, drivers should slow down and turn on headlights • If you have heart or lung disease, asthma, or other chronic conditions, ask your doctor about how to protect yourself from smoke • Go to centraloregonfire.org to learn more about smoke safety and pile burning in Central Oregon For information on hazardous fuels reduction projects in Central Oregon, visit centraloregonfire.org/ or fs.usda.
gov/deschutes and follow us on Twitter @CentralORFire. Text “COFIRE to 888-777 to receive wildfire and prescribed fire text alerts. This work is occurring within the Central Oregon Landscape, one of 21 focal landscapes identified within the Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy. The implementation of this work supports the Deschutes National Forest’s commitment to address the Wildfire Crisis Strategy to reduce severity of wildfires, protect communities, and improve the health and resiliency of fire-dependent forests.
Nancy McGrath Green Gallery celebrates its first year The Nancy McGrath Green Gallery is celebrating its oneyear anniversary by presenting the artwork of Sunriver Christian Fellowship church members in November and December. The gallery is dedicated to featuring and exhibiting fine art by Central Oregon artists. “Sharing our Joy” is the theme for the winter event, featuring an array of beautiful artwork created by artists working in a variety mediums. The show
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will include paintings, quilts, photographs, wood carvings, calligraphic poems, greeting cards, stage design, handcrafted
jewelry and painted rocks. Everyone is invited to a community reception 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 at the gallery in Sunriver Christian Fellowship.
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Mi Casa Kids founder visits Rotary Club By Lee Haroun When Mi Casa Kids director Bob McDonell saw children on the streets of San Salvador sleeping on the ground with sheets of newspaper they had begged to use for blankets, it broke his heart. He felt called to do something to help these children in the native country of his wife, Maricela. In 1989, they started Mi Casa Kids, a home for orphaned and abandoned children. The idea was to raise the children in a family setting per their mission statement: “We are a family that guarantees education, health, love, security, and professional training opportunities so that children and adolescents achieve their purposes and be good and useful people to society.” At the Oct. 21 meeting of the Sunriver-La Pine Rotary Club,
McDonell shared the story of Mi Casa. He attributes its success to his Christian faith, with donations supporting his work to break the cycle of poverty and abuse through healing and love. Although a poor country, the government and citizens of El Salvador have made generous donations. While providing a loving environment, the children must follow rules, such as no cell phones in the house. Instead, entertainment such as playing games is provided. Children ages eight to 18 must attend school. Young adults must either attend further schooling or have a job. Everyone helps out in the houses. Mi Casa provides four programs: • The girls’ home for ages
seven to 24; • The boys’ house; • A home for babies; and •A home for pregnant girls. The houses for babies and pregnant teens are the newest additions to Mi Casa, started after McDonell realized he could help prevent the damage done to children before they were even born. Researching and working with a Harvard University psychologist, he learned that infants born to stressed and abused mothers have less gray and white brain matter. These babies can be unable to attach to people and, like traumatized children, don’t trust adults. Mi Casa approaches the problem of traumatized children in two ways: working with psychologists and having the children in the homes work with the new kids.
Public Safety Building update Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company and its trade partners have poured the concrete slab and framed the interior and exterior walls for the new addition to the Sunriver Service District’s new public safety building, which will be the location of the Sunriver Police station and the district’s administrative offices. In addition, the underground electrical conduit rough-ins were completed for the new electrical room. As for the expansion of the current fire station, exterior and interior wall framing has begun for both the first and
second floors. Crews have started to dig the footings for the east addition of the apparatus bay. Looking ahead, construction will focus on wall framing, truss installation and roof sheathing for the facility. For the fire station apparatus bay expansion, crews will begin pouring a retaining wall on the north end and a concrete slab on the east side. A 24/7 construction camera is posted on a light pole behind the SROA administration building next door to show live images of the construction, which is accessible on the SSD
website at www.sunriversd.org. During construction, the fire and Sunriver Service District administration offices have been relocated to the Sunriver Police Department. If the offices are closed, be sure to pick up the red phone for assistance. The district has firefighters, EMS staff and police officers on shift 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to serve the Sunriver community. For any questions or concerns, please email ssdadmin@ sunriversd.org.
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McDonell meets regularly on Zoom with experts from Harvard University and Boston Children’s Hospital for help in working with infants and children, especially in helping them regain some neurological function. He also coordinates with a local church that helps the children. Mi Casa is currently seeking individuals or teams who are able and willing to help with remodeling two recently donated buildings to make them suitable for housing children. Monetary donations are requested for the purchase of a vehicle capable of traveling unpaved roads to visit the families of pregnant teens. A Toyota dealer has offered a price of $24,000, discounted from $40,000. The Sunriver-La Pine Rotary Club helped Mi Casa secure a second van to provide transportation for the children to school, church, field trips, and other outings. I wrote an article in Decem-
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ber of 2021 describing how Mark Burford, during the last year of his life, spearheaded the raising of money to buy this van which was named Team 29 Burford Rotary Van. To learn more about Mi Casa, you can visit its website at www.micasakids.org. For information about conditions for children in El Salvador, see www.humanium.org/ en/el-salvador/. If you are interested in volunteering in San Salvador, contact Lee Haroun at Lcharoun@ gmail.com
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Chamber welcomes three businesses; hosts second Ornament Quest In October, the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed three new members – Db Appraisals, Happen and Stawicki Painting & Interior Design. If your business is interested in becoming a member, please email exec@ sunriverchamber.com. Db Appraisals After retiring as the owner of The Wooden Jewel, Denise Bryant launched a new career as a “jewelry detective.” “I enjoy the science side of gems and jewelry,” she said. “I love looking for clues including the jeweler’s stamp and the cut and quality of the gems. An antique piece of jewelry may take time to investigate when and where it was crafted.” Her new business is Db Appraisals where she assists her clients in investigating their jewelry to provide a certified appraisal. “The primary reason for a certified appraisal is for insurance and legal purposes,”
Bryant shared. “A certified appraisal is a higher standard to evaluate jewelry pieces, and it is held up in a court of law. Insurance companies would prefer to have a certified appraisal as well so they know it will hold up in a court of law.” A member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraiser, Bryant has earned several certificates to qualify to provide certified appraisals. An appraisal for one piece of jewelry is $165 and each additional piece of jewelry is $130. It takes one to two weeks to have a piece evaluated. To learn more or make an appointment, contact Bryant at 541-3900830 or Denisebryant3433@ gmail.com to arrange a time to visit her in her Sunriver office. Happen A husband’s birthday wish wasn’t for himself. Rather, it was for his wife to use her creativity to open a boutique. And that’s the start of the story of Happen, a home and
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offices. She has honed her craft and developed an eye for detail that consistently delivers stunning results whether it’s painting a drab living or adding wallpaper to a dining room. “In the world of interior design, every element plays a crucial role in creating a harmonious and captivating space. Wallpaper has the power to transform a room, adding depth, character, and a unique touch that can truly elevate your designs,” she said. Stawicki understands each project is one-of-a-kind, and she is dedicated to tailoring her services to meet her clients’ specific requirements. “Whether a client’s vision is classic, contemporary, or avant-garde, I have the skills to bring it to fruition,” Stawicki said. “My commitment to precision and attention to details ensures that every project is flawless, resulting in a seamless and breathtaking end product. A room my clients are excited to show to their friends and family and to use.” She invites people interested in painting their home or wallpapering a room to contact her so she can show them her portfolio, which highlight the diverse styles and techniques she has mastered over the years. Contact Cindi Stawicki of Stawicki Painting and Interior Design at 541-705-0886 or 503-537-4023. Email her at stawickipainting@yahoo.com or visit her website at stawick ipainting.biz.
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Sunriver Duffers celebrate 30th anniversary Next to the Duffer memorial plaque is the “Duffer of the Year” award, commemorating outstanding individual achievement for the last 30 years. The Duffers’ organization and operations are managed by an elected president, vice president, treasurer and statistician. Awards, organization, scheduling and membership conform to bylaws established at the group’s founding, and periodically reviewed and modified by votes of the members to reflect rule changes and contemporary customs. Although the Duffers have participated in various optional overnight trips out of the Central Oregon region, one
businesses in Sunriver and beyond. Whoever finds the ornament can keep it as well as receive a $25 gift card from the business. The ornaments were crafted by Meandering Maker in La Pine, and Disturbed Threads and Houser House Creations in Sunriver. Follow the chamber on its social media to discover the clues. If your business wants to
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Thank you A tremendous thank you to all the businesses and their customers who generously donated nonperishable food items to Care & Share, the nonprofit food pantry in Sunriver. Thanks to the team effort, Don’s Truck was filled several times with each food item making a difference in serving our neighbors in need. Thank you to Kaili Irvine at Alpine Entertainment for her idea for food to be donated in exchange for the eclipse glasses. Thank you to Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory for donating the eclipse glasses; Sunriver Resort and Visit Central Oregon for their contributions to Care & Share; and the following businesses who had donation boxes: The Village at Sunriver and in Sunriver: AmeriTitle Artists’ Gallery Cascara Vacations First Interstate Bank Happen SHARC Sunriver Books Sunriver Brewing Sunriver Country Store Sunriver Sports Village Bar & Grill Your Store
overnight event, including their spouses, is an enduring tradition. Annually in July, the group travels to Tokatee Golf Club, in Rainbow, Or., and competes in a two-round event. Wives of Duffers are also included in the event, and, in recent years, the group has been hosted for an evening get together by Sunriver residents John and Linda Salzer at their cabin overlooking the McKenzie River. An awards banquet marks the season’s conclusion. In recent years, the banquet has been held at Marcello’s Cucina in Sunriver. In addition to naming award
The Sunriver Business Park: Houser House Creations Mike’s Tires Muddy Hut Pet Store Postal Connections Rebound Physical Therapy Whiskey River Bar Wild Poppy Working together allowed everyone to make a difference in their community. Thank you! Ornament Quest The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the second annual Sunriver Ornament Quest from Wednesday, Nov. 15 to Friday, Dec. 15. Each day, an ornament will be hidden at a business with the clues to where the ornament is located posted on the chamber’s Facebook and Instagram. The ornaments will be hidden in the Sunriver Business Park, The Village at Sunriver,
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winners, the meeting establishes the elected officers for the coming season, features remembrances of inactive members and, of course, hosts inactive members who attend. This year, in addition to naming of various season award winners, the Duffers celebrated
Sunriver resident Terry Tjaden’s hole-in-one on Juniper’s 13th hole. Membership in the Sunriver Duffers is by invitation. As members retire or move from the area, new members are added by a vote of the members.
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November author, Book Club events at Sunriver Books & Music By Deon Stonehouse Author Pauls Toutonghi presents his novel, “The Refugee Ocean” at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at Sunriver Books in The Village at Sunriver. Please register to attend this free event by emailing sunriverbooks@ sunriverbooks.com. There will be refreshments and drawings for prizes. Set in two time frames bound together by music, this compelling story presents vivid characters whose lives are touched by cataclysmic events. In 2014, Naim Rahil lives in Aleppo, Syria, a city at war with itself, where each sound must be examined for danger. Naim is a young man with a musical talent and with plans to have a career. An explosion robs him of his hope. With a mangled hand, he can no longer anticipate a brilliant life as a musical prodigy. Surviving in a refugee camp, he is wracked by anger, despair and worry. Toutonghi perfectly captures the feelings a young man experiences when his future is snatched from him by violence, when he suffers unimaginable loss, when he is relegated to life in a camp. Now all his hopes are pinned
on getting out, on being sent to a country where explosions are not a possibility of daily life. Naim is one of the fortunate refugees, he is sent to the U.S. But the streets are not paved of gold, and it is hard to adjust to a country with such different ways and attitudes. Making ends meet, learning the ways of this vast and different country is hard. In 1948, Marguerite is expected to acquiesce in being the currency that will save her family from financial ruin through the good match arranged by her father. The man she is expected to marry has conservative beliefs requiring a wife to relinquish aspirations of her own and who has no love of music. This is abhorrent to her. Music is her life’s passion, she is talented, young and passionate, marriage to him would crush her. Marguerite’s dream is to leave her home in Beirut, Lebanon to study at the Conservatoire de Paris, a goal that her father will not permit. He needs this union between his daughter, and the rather boring man with money and connections. Marguerite chaffs at being used to finance her family with
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job keeps him rooted. In the spring of 1921, Rutledge is sent to Walmer, a small coastal village where during the war an air field was built adjacent to a mansion, which was an Abbey. Lady Benton, a widow, lives alone in the sprawling building. During the day, several women help her manage the mansion as a visitors’ attraction to help her stay afloat financially. Lady Benton is alone at night in the mansion. One night, she stood by her window, and she witnessed a murder. To make matters worse, the murderer was a dead man, a flyboy who died in a tragic accident during the war. Mrs. Benton is upset. Rutledge is sent to sort out if anything is really going on, as the murderer might be a ghost and the victim has disappeared. Fiction Book Club The Fiction Book Club will discuss “Mercury Pictures Presents” by Anthony Marra at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20 via Zoom and 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27 at Sunriver Books. “Mercury Pictures Presents” has strong characters facing difficult times. While the novel is often hilarious, it is also a compelling examination of the cost of war, how we react to it as a society, and the dark days around Hollywood blacklisting. The scenes shift from Italy to Hollywood to the Utah desert. Anthony Marra’s writing is luminous. He can take a difficult episode from history and create a story that you will not want to stop reading until the last page. Maria Lagana and her moth-
er, Annunziata, fled their home in Rome to start over in Los Angeles. Leaving behind her father, Giuseppe, and bearing the guilty secret of the role she played in his arrest. There is no future for them in Mussolini’s Italy. Maria’s childhood memories are filled with Sundays at the movies with her father, so it is a natural that as a young woman she goes to work in Hollywood. Artie Feldman, head of Mercury studio along with his twin brother Ned, gives her a chance to prove herself, and she does not let him down. By the time World War II has started, Maria is doing most of the work of a producer without the salary or the title given to men. The love of her life is Eddie Lu, a handsome Chinese American, an actor with an impressive repertoire of the classics that he cannot use; always typecast as the Asian in films, his roles are few and far between. All is not going swimmingly at Mercury Pictures. Money is tight, the brothers are feuding, and Artie was called to testify to a Congressional committee. Maria presents a façade of calm competence, but she has a secret, something she cannot forgive herself. A visitor from Italy who knows things about her father will shake up that wall she has built to keep the skeletons locked in the closet. Anthony Marra’s “Constellation of Vital Phenomena” was an amazing story of the cost of war and the resilience of people resisting oppression when Russia invaded Chechnya. In “Mercury Pictures Presents,” he tells a rousing story of the resilience of a young woman, the bigotry and corruption prevalent in the U.S., and Hollywood’s magic. Strong characters make this story glow. Sunriver Books & Music is in building 25 in The Village at Sunriver. Call 541-593-2525 or visit www.sunriverbooks.com
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Know your law enforcement: Meet Sunriver Police officer Weaver Officer Kecia Weaver is a patrol officer with more than 30 years of law enforcement experience. She joined the Sunriver Police Department in April 2022. She previously served as an officer at the Bend Police Department, where she spent the majority of her career. Weaver is currently on the regional SWAT team (CERT), and she serves as a team leader on the Crisis Negotiations Team. While she is looking forward
to her retirement next year, she shared she chose to pursue a career in public service in college after she met with a few officers who changed her impression of law enforcement officers. Sunriver’s beauty, the overall pleasant and supportive nature of community members and tourists, and a reasonable call load are some of her favorite parts of working for the Sunriver Police Department. She is passionate about community policing, crisis and
mental health response, and school safety. Her day includes responding to calls, visiting with business owners and school students, and volunteering at many community-based events in Central Oregon. When she’s not at work, she enjoys spending time with her animals, family and friends. She is grateful for the opportunity her job has given her to act as a liaison, fundraiser, and overall supporter of the Special
Costa Ricans enjoy visit to Central Oregon By Lee Haroun Views of the Newberry Caldera from Paulina Peak while enjoying a traditionally North American sack lunch prepared by their Sunriver host. Visiting Crater Lake on one of the most beautiful days ever: cloudless skies, balmy temperature, the lake reflecting its famous deep blue color. Watching playful river otters performing for High Desert Museum visitors. These were some of the experiences we shared with our 10 Costa Rican friends for six days in September. Central Oregon was their third stop on a threeweek visit to Oregon, and their hosts pulled out all the stops to share Central Oregon’s natural wonders. Oregon-Costa Rica Partners of the Americas is one chapter
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Olympics. So stay tuned, you will likely see her working hard behind the scenes as well as charging into the icy Deschutes River during the Polar Plunge Fundraiser this winter. Sunriver Police Department is honored to have Officer Weaver at its agency. We are all grateful for her service and love for her community.
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such as visits to national and local parks, the beach and schools; hikes; and enjoying meals in restaurants. September is the month that Oregonians become the hosts each year. These exchanges have resulted in lasting friendships, opportunities to learn and practice another language, and a deeper understanding of other cultures. For information, you can visit: oregoncostarica.wordpress. com and partners.net. The local contact is Lee Haroun at Lcharoun@gmail. com.
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Sunriver Service District board monthly meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting on Oct. 19, 2023. Board members present: Jim Fister, John Shoemaker, Bill Hepburn, John Ralston, Gerhard Beenen, Tony De Alicante and Denney Kelley. SSD staff present: Police Chief Mike Womer, Fire Chief Bill Boos, Lt. Stephen Lopez, administrator Mindy Holliday.
who reported the building is progressing well, with the goal to finish framing the first and second floors; meetings with SROA regarding exterior building materials revisions; work being done to provide weather protection to the building and weather permitting, to begin roofing in mid-November. A live webcam at the site can be viewed from the SSD’s website to see what’s happening. –Approved various building Public input funding requests for September -None totaling $658,944.35. – Approved the contract for Consent Agenda –Approved SROA September Cooks Solutions in the amount and August invoices in the total of $13,704.40. –Reviewed the monthly amount of $25,639.52 –Approved SeaWestern Pur- memo to the Deschutes Counchase Order 02872 for Fire ty Commissioners regarding Capital Expense in the amount the status of the public safety building. of $10,118.50. – Approved NowCFO invoicNew business es in the amount of $14,935. –Postponed approving the – Approved Moss Adams inAugust and September 2023 voice in the amount of $5,000. unaudited financials to review questions brought forth by the Old business –Received an update on the board. –Elected Jim Fister to serve progress of the public safety building from Doug Nelson as board chairman; John Shoe-
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Fiscal year-to-date as of September 30, 2023 (unaudited) Total Revenues................................................... $176,902 Total Expenses ................................................... $1,507,585 Surplus/Deficit ................................................... -$1,330,683 maker as vice chairman, Gerhard Beenan as treasurer and Denney Kelley as budget committee member. –Approved adding a Sunriver Police Department captain position. The title will not be a pay increase. The captain will be second in line to the police chief. Plans are to appoint a captain by Dec. 1. –Received an update on the 2023 Reserve Study and the 2022-23 audit. –Received an update for when the board administrator, police chief and fire chief will receive their annual reviews. –Discussed plans for the Deschutes County annual meeting on Dec. 19. –Heard a review of the September 2023 SROA board meeting.
Chief reports Fire –In September, there were 29 calls for the Sunriver Fire Department, which included 18 EMS calls, no hazardous conditions, 12 medical assists, one fire and 10 public service assistance calls. –Recognized Chief Rod Bjorvik for his work during the 2020 Fire Storm events. –Conducted monthly training in ice/water rescue; vent enter search and shift training. –Outreach activities included participated in the SROA strategy meeting; met with Deschutes County Administrators and attended SDAO Listen and Learn series, Central Oregon Fire Chiefs, Oregon Fire Chiefs and Sunriver Fire & Rescue Officers meetings. -Recognized firefighter John-
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Tips for safe winter driving and Thanksgiving By Jim Bennett Here we are wrapping up the year and ramping up for the holidays. We’ll talk turkey day in a minute, but let’s start with November weather in the high desert. November has traditionally been a mixed bag; some years we can see early substantial snowfall and other years it has been hard to tell we were deep into fall. According to the weather authorities, it’s looking like a significant El Nino weather year. For the Pacific Northwest this has indicated a drier period than normal, but this is apparently a blockbuster El Nino, so we never know. Central Oregon is definitely in the “grey” area between drier and wetter. Regardless, we know that the cold temperatures are on their way, if they haven’t already arrived. The mix of snow, precipitation and cold weather can quickly create our worst enemy, icy roadway conditions. This coupled with copious amounts of snow can make navigating around Central Oregon a challenge. If you have lived here for years, you are probably familiar with the winter preparation for your vehicle, but it’s always a great reminder for all of us. Let’s start with getting your vehicle ready for the roadways. Studded tires, which can provide extra traction on icy roads, may be put on your vehicle beginning Nov. 1. Snow tires can also significantly increase traction on snow, as well allwheel-drive and four-wheeldrive vehicles. Make sure to never drive your vehicle when you can’t clearly see out the windows. This includes removing icy coatings, snow and condensation on the inside. Winter driving can be challenging enough, and poor visibility puts you and everyone around you at risk. Keep an
ice/snow scraper and a can of window ice melt in your vehicle during winter months. There can be times where our vehicles don’t perform as we hope, and/or there is so much snow that the roadway plows are delayed. With this in mind, equip your vehicle for keeping you warm and safe if you get stuck for an extended period waiting for assistance. Here are important items to keep in your vehicle: • Charger cord for cellphone • First aid kit • Blankets • Roadway safety markers (flares, triangles or cones), anything lighted makes it even better • Extra jacket • Some snacks • Small shovel • Flashlight • Jumper cables or a battery jumper • Gloves • A bag of kitty litter can also be great for getting extra traction Now it is time to talk about our driving Many times, we see a lot of “rear-ender” collisions in the early part of the season before everyone gets their winter driving mojo.A little hard-to-see or black ice can keep our vehicles sliding for a long distance. For anyone who has experienced this, there’s nothing more helpless than that feeling of sliding out of control. In addition to having the right traction tires or studs, it comes down to significantly increasing your following distance and gently applying your brakes. A fast brake over a short distance has the high probability of putting you into a slide, if not a spinout. Slow down, increase the following distances and apply brakes gently.
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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 DUII = Driving Under Influence of Intoxicants DWS = Driving While Suspended FTA = Failure to Appear GOA = Gone On Arrival MIP = Minor In Possession
It’s time to talk turkey Every year throughout the country there are incidents of food poisoning from improperly prepared and stored Thanksgiving foods. Foodsafety.gov is a great resource for the dos and don’ts of food storage and preparation. Visit them at www.foodsafety. gov/keep-food-safe/food-safetyby-events-and-seasons. Safety isn’t only about the germs, it’s also about fire safety when preparing. A popular and arguably great treat is deep fried turkey. Are you hungry already? Use extreme caution when preparing this treat. First, make sure that you are doing this outside on a hard surface, away from any structures. Second, be sure that you do not have more oil in the fryer than it can hold a 18 pound turkey without the oil spilling over. Finally, make sure the turkey is completely dethawed. Ice and water mixed with hot oil is dangerous. Check out a video from the consumer protection agency on what happens when the frying goes wrong, don’t let this happen to you: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=HYvMWIvghnQ From our fire department family to yours, have a great Thanksgiving, we are thankful for you.
MVA = Motor Vehicle Accident OSP = Oregon State Police RP = Reporting Person R&Rs = Rules & Regulations SCMC = St. Charles Medical Center SPD = Sunriver Police Department SFST = Standardized Field Sobriety Test UTL = Unable To Locate
9-1 Responded to a loud hot tub party. 9-2 A possible prowler was reported. 9-2 Responded to a complaint of two off-leash dogs barking and approaching a pedestrian on a pathway. 9-5 A found key fob to a Volkswagon was turned in at a business in the Village. 9-7 A found bike was brought into the police station. 9-9 Officers responded to two bikes stolen from in front of the Country Store. 9-12 Report of stolen handheld leaf blower. Officers located the stolen blower and returned it to the owner. 9-13 Report of unknown injury crash on Huntington Road. Driver was taken into custody on DUII, reckless driving and criminal mischief. 9-14 Officer assisted a motorist locked out of her vehicle on Venture Lane. Vehicle was successfully unlocked. 9-16 Officers served an arrest warrant and transported the person to DCJ. 9-19 Sunriver Police contacted a male walking along Highway 97 near milepost 151. Subsequent to the contact, the male was lodged at the DCJ on two outstanding warrants. 9-20 Bike reported stolen from 4 Seasons Recreational Outfitters on Beaver Drive. 9-25 A counterfeit $100 bill, commonly referred to as “prop money” was found on the ground near The Village at Sunriver. 9-26 A person reported a vacation home rental on Camas Lane they found on Craigslist turned out to be a scam. The reporting party deposited more than $1,000 into an account but when they arrived to Sunriver and requested a code to the alleged rental property, the person stopped communicating with them. 9-27 Sunriver Police took a report of a rental property scam, this time on Sunrise Lane. 9-28 Officer made contact with a disabled vehicle in the Sunriver area. Subsequent to the investigation, the driver was arrested for driving while criminally suspended on a felony level. 9-30 A citizen turned in a wallet one of his employees found at the Sunriver Marina with ID and assorted cards. Owner was contacted, who stated he would pick up the wallet.
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Community theater closes season with ‘Anne of Green Gables’ By Janet Grant Sunriver Stars Community Theater presents its 2023 season finale, “Anne of Green Gables,” at 7 p.m. Nov. 9-10 and 2 p.m. Nov. 11 at The Door Three Rivers, 56885 Enterprise Drive. Based on the beloved 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, the play tells the story of Anne Shirley, a feisty red-haired orphan who is sent by mistake to two middle-aged siblings. Adapted for the stage by Michelle R. Davis, the story is set in the early 1900s, spanning five years of Anne’s life, as she charms a small
community on Prince Edward Island into loving her imaginative and precocious mind. “Anne of Green Gables is my favorite story of all time,” director Rae White said. “There is no other classic I connect with more, but I’m most inspired by the love all these actors have for the story and how they want to do it justice.” White, who played Dorothy in SSCT’s 2022 production of “Oz,” teamed up with her mother, SSCT president Michele Hans, to direct and produce the play. She also brought her husband on board,
who is assisting with set-building, including the schoolhouse chalkboard. The cast includes many community members, including longtime Stars actors and Stars Scholars recipient Samuel Soyster (Gilbert Blythe), and newcomers such as Caldera High School senior Kaylee Webster, playing Anne. “Kaylee is a natural so much so, she may not realize she and the beloved Anne display a great many personality similarities,” White said. “We are blessed to have her. She and our Diana (Kayla Brandon) go to the same
school and easily portray the iconic bosom friends, because they are kindred spirits in real life.” While the play as written is not a musical, White chose to add music from the era including parlor songs, English art songs and hymns. In addition, set pieces, props and costumes were thoroughly scrutinized for their believability, with the goal being to transport the audience to the early 1900s. The cast will do further convincing. “ O u r Ma t t h e w ( D a v e Schmerber) is truth of character from the core, and Marilla
(Jan Bosson) shows a beautiful strength,” White said. “Our Mrs. Lynde (Molly Boudreau) has me falling off my seat in laughter at every rehearsal. Aunt Josephine’s (Barbara Silversmith) scream could curdle milk. I could go on and on about my love for the cast and the story. I’m so ecstatic we have adults to play adults, teenagers to play the youth, and children to play the younger sisters. It makes everything come to life because it seems real.” For information or to purchase tickets, please visit www. sunriverstars.org.
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SROA Rules & Regulations. – Numerous applicant interviews were conducted with several people being considered for various roles including a potential corporal and entry level candidates. One applicant in background check.
– Lt. Lopez working with COSPA on a PSA for firearms safe storage. - Officers attended various training, including on new Glocks and red dot optics. Radios were serviced by 911. – Last bike patrol officer
worked on Sept. 20. – Discussed the need for a shooting range in Sunriver for police department staff to practice. – Office Wilson attended a Drone Conference in Bend; Officer Mai started at the Basic Academy; and Officer Wilson was assigned to CERT. – Community events included Coffee with a Cop; COSAP Summit; Faith and Blue at Community Bible Church in Sunriver; Every Child Central Oregon Coat Drive and La Pine High School presentation. – Cases included officers responding to an infant death;
cougar sighting and activity in Sunriver; several rental scam calls and reports; several warrant and DUII arrests and more.
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Sunriver Mens Golf: Club champion; annual banquet; Sunriver second in Resort Cup By Paul J. Grieco October’s cold and wet days intermingled with unseasonably warm and beautiful days to bid farewell to the Sunriver Mens Golf Club official golf season on Nov. 1. While the Woodlands closed for the season in mid-October, the Meadows course is slated to remain open as long as the weather is more amenable to playing golf than making snowballs. The famous or infamous El Niño weather phenomenon, currently off the west coast of South America, can have a tremendous impact on weather patterns from rainy days in Southern California to dry and warmer conditions in the Pacific Northwest. But it’s the weather and it’s the high desert, and while we can prognosticate what could happen, we don’t know what will happen. Besides, while it might be nice for us to have an extended golf season here and down-mountain, it won’t be so nice for winter sports enthusiasts and the
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continuing drought conditions. Fun, rewarding banquet Almost 50 people gathered at the Grille at Crosswater for the SRMGC annual awards dinner and were entertained with good food and libations, and a spirit of camaraderie and goodwill. Club president Don Nolte opened the annual meeting and banquet with kind words about the successful year, and he introduced the board as a hard-working group who collaborated to bring the members a fun season.
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An excellent dinner was followed by a raffle with many prizes that were donated by area vendors who we are lucky to have as neighbors and deserve our support and patronage. The SRMGC gratefully thanks The Lazy Daisy, Marcello’s Restaurant, the SHARC, Sunriver Brewing, the Sunriver Resort, Village Bar and Grill, Village Threads, and our own Don Larson, who graciously donated a dinner at a local restaurant. Three foursomes of golf at Bend CC, Quail Run and Silvie’s Valley Ranch were auctioned off with the proceeds going to the SRMGC. Awards were given for various competitions, most notably trophies for Club Champion Peter Alexander (gross) and Tom Woodruff (net); most improved player in terms of handicap improvement over the year, Jeff Cory (Flight 1); Ringerboard Champ Flight One, Net and Gross, Peter Alexander, and Flight Two Gross, Jim Remensperger and Net, Dan Burkhalter.
“Managing yourself is just as important as managing the course.” – Jack Nicklaus Other players in the Most Improved category: Flight 2, Jim Montroy; Flight 3, Don Larson. Match Play and Club Champion winners in other flights were named in previous issues. Not awarded at the dinner but nonetheless noteworthy were the year’s top 10 leading money winners: Peter Alexander, Jeff Corey, Scott Brown, Dan Burkhalter, Tom Woodruff, John Volkober, Mike Stamler, Davis Wightman, Peter Knaupp and Don Larson. Sixty members were money winners this year. Resort Cup season ends with Sunriver’s narrow loss There’s slim and there’s narrow, and that’s just how the Resort Cup season ended with the Sunriver team finishing in second place, not able to close the 7-point deficit going into the final meeting on its home course. Eagle Crest won the cup with 1182 points overall for the fourevent season, with Sunriver second at 1171 points, Widgi Creek third at 1169 and Black Butte fourth at 1156. Considering that nine play-
ers’ scores count per team each time, the point averages for each player over the competition were 32.83 points, 32.53, 32.47 and 32.1, respectively (36 points is the equivalent of even par). That’s close, but there’s a quip that “close only counts in horseshoes and slow dancing.” In this final, kudos to pro Dalton Chambers, who came through on top once again, A Flight players Jeff Corey (36 points) and Dan Frantz (34), and B Flight’s Don Larson (who had a great year) and Tom Woodruff (37 each). Thanks to Woodruff for being the capable Resort Cup liaison for so many years. New members welcome New members are welcome. Sunriver residency is not a requirement. Find the SRMGC online at www.srmensgolf.com. For information email SRMGC president Don Nolte at NolteFamily4@msn.com or me at the email address listed below. –Paul J. Grieco is the club’s handicap chair and may be reached at pjg3sr@gmail.com
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In Memoriam
Letter to the editor By Kathy Brown & Paul Conte In the October Sunriver Scene, SROA Board President Gerhard Beenen presented a misleading description of the measure that we presented to the board. Beenen claimed that we submitted a “competing proposal for plant protection,” and then he dismissed our measure because it “lacked specificity, making enforcement challenging.” In contrast, Beenen praised the Design Committee for proposing “specific requirements for tree protection barriers.” We actually proposed that the board approve the following
policy to guide their actions: “Any rule restricting protection of native plants shall be based on written findings, supported by substantial evidence, including but not limited to demonstrating compliance with the following criteria: A. Conformance with the Consolidated Plan of Sunriver ... B. Efficacy of protection, and C. Demonstration of broad support by Sunriver owners.” The board didn’t have a “robust discussion about both proposals” as Beenen asserted. Instead, several board members, including Beenen, misrepresented the measure in order to kill it.
In the end, board members voted that they do not want to ensure conformance with the Consolidated Plan, they do not want to evaluate the efficacy of new restrictions, and they do not care about the opinions of Sunriver owners other than the six Design Committee members.
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